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UPCOMING
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Events
Crescendo Concert Series
The Arrogant Worms
Carol Service
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Mary Lou Fallis and The Amadeus Choir
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
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HSC Gala - Venetian Carnivale
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
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HSC Builders’ Dinner
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Parents’ Association Fair Day
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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HSC Golf Classic
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
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Contents
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From the Desk of the Headmaster
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Walking the Halls
News stories from the College and the Community.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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This year, HSC students displayed their community focus and dedication in working towards achieving this prestigious award.
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Learning for Life
Last year HSC’s Grade 4s and M9s learned important lessons that will hold them in good stead for a lifetime!
Alumni Award of Distinction
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It is always great to observe HSC graduates take the positive vision and values of the College and apply them within the wider world.
This year’s winner has truly made a difference.
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Awards and Scholarships
Our students always impress us with their hard work and commitment to excellence. Join us as we celebrate our most recent alumni
and current students as they are honoured.
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Golf Classic
We hit the links for another year of fun and fundraising.
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Q&A with Scott Barton
It’s time to welcome another new member of the HSC family. HSC Review sat down with the new Director of Admissions and Marketing
to find out what HSC and Harley Davidson have in common.
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Old Boys and Old Girls
Some of our oldest alumni visited with us this year to exchange memories of the College and talk about all the amazing changes that
have occurred since they were students.
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Our Living History
Our uniforms have changed quite a bit over the years. What did yours look like? Highlighted are recent donations to the College archives.
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Advanced Placement
Our Senior School AP students continue to score among the highest in the country. Two have received recognition as AP National Scholars.
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Where the Grads Are
See where all of the newest HSC Alumni are now.
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Global Citizenship
Students at HSC are fully aware that life goes on outside our gates. This past summer members of the HSC faculty and student body
visited Honduras, Japan and France.
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Alumni Homecoming
This event keeps getting bigger and better every year. Our sports teams sent home a lot of unhappy competitors at the 2007 Homecoming!
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Connections
The most up-to-date news on your former classmates, faculty and staff!
Publishing Details: The HSC Review is published annually by Hillfield Strathallan College and the Office of College Advancement. We welcome your comments
and suggestions. Please contact Marianne Matthews at 905-389-1367, ext. 192 or matthema@hsc.on.ca or visit our website at www.hsc.on.ca
Editorial Direction: Marianne Matthews, Communications Manager, Hillfield Strathallan College, Katherine Kleeb, Creative Director, Brian Birnbaum, Writer,
Jigsaw Advertising Inc.
Creative Design: Matt Haine, Head of Design, Reuben Vanderkwaak, Designer, Rupi Virdi, Designer, Jigsaw Advertising Inc.
Photography: Anthony Hughes and Liesa Kortmann
Contributors: Tom Matthews, Headmaster, Adrienne Davidson, Director of College Advancement, Sheriann Heath-Johnston, Alumni Manager, Scott Barton,
Director of Admissions and Marketing. Faculty: Jeff Burrows, Gregory Burton, Laur-Ann Camus, Gudrun Mitterling, David Moffatt, and Brenda Zwolak
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Another academic year has begun, and throughout the HSC community, there is a strong
sense of optimism and enthusiasm. The College has solidified its place as one of the top
independent schools in Canada, and we are moving forward with exciting plans for our
future. I am proud to introduce this year’s HSC Review and am sure you will both enjoy
and be informed by the 2007/2008 edition.
Since the last edition of the HSC Review, we have honoured a
number of trailblazers who helped to build the great school that is
HSC. In the spring we unveiled portraits for two of Strathallan’s
former Headmistresses, Mrs. Kay Bruce and Mrs. Audrey Southam,
as well as the portraits of Mr. Donald Huxley and Mr. Brett Dalton,
former Senior Masters. More recently, we celebrated one of the
College’s most innovative educators, Barry Wansbrough, by
renaming the ARC as the ‘Wansbrough Building.’ Our Headmaster
Emeritus is a man whose educational philosophy was years ahead
of the mainstream, and we are pleased to recognize his efforts.
Take a moment and read about all the campus improvements made
during the summer. The HSC community works hard all year round
to ensure that we have the best possible infrastructure in place.
We know that a good environment is an important part of a
good education.
Our feature story this year involves some of our youngest stars,
and how they are acting upon a set of core values, including respect
for oneself, the environment and others. We follow the story of
our Grade 4s and their journey towards absorbing 13 important
values and applying them in life. In parallel, the Montessori M9
class celebrated the 100th anniversary of Maria Montessori’s
breakthrough in education and learned some valuable lessons
along the way.
We have expanded our participation with the Advanced Placement
program and once again, HSC did remarkably well and our
students’ scores are above both national and international averages.
When you read about these scholars I have little doubt you will feel
the same sense of pride that I did.
In this edition of the HSC Review we talk about the reunion we had
with some of our oldest alumni. The changes that have taken place
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since they were at school are extensive but you’ll see that some
things will always remain the same. These are truly inspirational
stories so don’t miss them.
One of the most popular sections of the HSC Review is our Connections
piece. See what all your old friends are up to now and the amazing
strides they’ve made since leaving our College. The interesting part of
Connections is that you, our Alumni, let us know exactly what’s
happening and we, in turn, are able to pass it right on to the reader.
Drop us a line and let us know what’s going on in your life!
Please enjoy our magazine and, of course, we welcome any feedback
you might have. Best wishes and good luck for all of your endeavours
this year.
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News from around the HSC Community
Prefect Installation
On September 14, the 2007-2008 Prefects were installed in their role as
peer leaders in a ceremony in front of proud parents, friends and other
members of the College community. Dr. Tom Matthews offered thanks
to the parents of all the students for their unrelenting support of the
College and then reminded the Prefects that the role of Prefect at HSC
is not to be taken lightly.
“The HSC community has a multi-facetted challenge for you. We
challenge you to remain humble, respectful and always keen to serve
others. We challenge you to empower your classmates and to inspire
those around you to become leaders. We challenge you to do the things
that need to be done and to say the things that need to be said, even if
those things are not popular among your peers,” Dr. Matthews said.
“We challenge you to dedicate yourselves to the ideals of this great
school and its traditions, stretching back more than a century. And
most important of all, we challenge you to leave the College a better
place than you found it—to give of yourselves and to inspire the rest of
us to give in whatever way we can.”
Above from Left to Right: Front Row: Erica Fracassi, Ana Sokolovic, Amanda
Laurat, Caileen Weitz, Yasmin Kazemi, Julia Kulikowski Middle Row: Michelle
Dobrik, Kathleen Gnocato, Shireen Yusuf Back Row: Cole Aiken, Brian Morison,
Geoffrey Line, Bradley Jackson, Daniel Best, Andrew Dennis, Ryan Cross
Senior School Prefects 2007-08
Head Girl Shireen Yusuf
Michelle Dobrik
Erica Fracassi
Kathleen Gnocato
Yasmin Kazemi
Julia Kulikowski
Amanda Laurat
Ana Sokolovic
Caileen Weitz
Head Boy Geoffrey Line
Cole Aiken
Daniel Best
Ryan Cross
Andrew Dennis
Bradley Jackson
Brian Morison
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Staff Updates
Senior School
Sylvia Griffin
Co-Director of Athletics
Sylvia Griffin has been at HSC for 20 years, teaching Grade
6 for two years and teaching Health and Physical Education
in the Senior School for 18 years. She has a passion for
coaching and teaching and looks forward to the new
challenge of being the Senior School Athletic Director.
Kris Zelinsky
School Life Coordinator
Kris Zelinsky accepted his first teaching role in the Senior
School in August 2005, teaching Grades 9, 10, and 11
Health and Physical Education. Kris now holds the
position of Senior School Life Coordinator and is very
excited and looks forward to working with the students
and faculty in this new capacity.
Heidy Peragine
Department Chair Modern Languages
Mme Peragine has 26 years experience as an educator in
independent schools. Mme Peragine introduced the
French Language AP course to HSC four years ago and
has measured the capabilities of HSC students in French
by excellent AP results which rank high above the North
American average.
Middle School
Susan Barnes-MacDonald
Learning Services
Susan Barnes-MacDonald has 17 years experience as an
educator at both the elementary and secondary school
levels, having previously taught in the local Public Board.
She joined the faculty of HSC in 2005 teaching both
Learning Services and English in the Senior School.
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Michael Steel
Co-Director of Athletics
Mike Steel came to HSC with a wealth of experience,
having taught in the Public Board in addition to being
involved in adult education with the Ministry of
Education. Mike has 31 years experience and has
taught a variety of subjects including Mathematics and
Physical Education.
Junior School
Jennifer Adams
Literacy Coordinator
Jennifer Adams attended Cayuga Secondary School and
then went on to Queen’s University where she enrolled in
a Concurrent Education program attaining an Honours
Degree in English and Biology as well as her teaching
degree. Jen has been teaching at HSC for five years in the
Junior School at the Grade 3 and Kindergarten levels. She
has her Primary Specialist. We have been fortunate to
have had Jen take a lead role in our HSC Junior School
Yearbook pages and help direct our school plays.
Sue Giordano
Numeracy Coordinator
Sue Giordano attended HSC and was Head Girl in her
final year. She obtained a BA in Humanities from
McMaster University where she majored in History. Sue
received her teaching certificate from Brock University.
She has her Primary Specialist. Sue has taught for six
years, five at HSC in the Junior School at the
Kindergarten and Grade 3 levels.
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HSC meets the Challenge
Annual Giving at HSC has risen to new heights in the
past few years, largely as a result of the extraordinary
fundraising challenge offered to us through the DeGroote
Family Donation Challenge. In a transformational gift
totalling $1 million, this family with a 40-year history at
HSC agreed to match all annual gifts to the College,
which we chose to do over a two-year period, to a
maximum of $700,000. And we did it! And with greater
numbers of you participating than ever before.
In the past two years we have successfully raised more
than $1.7 million including the DeGroote Family
donations. This is an astonishing feat, and hats off to our
Alumni, Current Parents, Board Members, Staff and
other community supporters who understand that our
children learn best in a resource-rich environment. As a
result of these wonderful donations we have been able to
invest in major equipment, technology purchases, and
in HSC’s innovative programs to benefit all ages in all
four schools.
Both our Parents’ Association and our Alumni
Association also saw a record-breaking year with their
wonderful fundraising events on behalf of the College.
These two groups, along with our Crescendo Concert
Series committee contributed more than $150,000
towards to the Excelsior campaign in 2006-2007. Please
see our Annual Report for more details on the Excelsior
campaign and other fundraising at HSC.
Wilson Baxter was the eldest Old Girl in attendance,
representing the class of 1933. The Girls were honoured
by Parents’ Association Fashion Show Committee Chair,
Milli Camporese, as she named each special guest in her
opening remarks.
The Strathallan Old Girls enjoyed passing archive copies
of The Pibroch around the table for show-and-tell.
Cherished memories of the School flowed, and laughter
rang like music. The Old Girls are already looking
forward to a repeat of this successful homecoming
planned for next year.
Judith King-Siganski, Past President of the HSC Alumni
Association and Strathallan Old Girl of 1962, said,
“We (the HSC Alumni Executive) have wanted to reunite
the Strathallan Old Girls for quite some time now.
It took the kind invitation from Dr. Matthews, the
Parents’ Association hosting this fantastic fashion show
and the co-ordination of our Alumni Manager, Sheriann
Heath-Johnston, to make this fantastic day a reality.”
Strathallan Girls Reunite And Celebrate!
Strathallan Old Girls were invited to attend the Parents’
Association Fashion Event of the Year on June 6, 2007
at Liuna Station. The invitation from Dr. Tom Matthews
read, “Strathallan Old Girls are an important part of the
rich history and traditions that are uniquely HSC and
help form our vibrant community.” And the Old Girls of
Strathallan responded with vigour.
Three large tables were filled with Old Girls representing
Strathallan School from the 1930s to the 1960s.
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Portrait Unveiling
At HSC we are devoted to celebrating and promoting our
rich heritage. When we look back at our history we are
especially proud of the innovative and dedicated faculty
who contributed so significantly to our community.
These educators have helped HSC become one of the
top independent schools in Canada.
On June 8 we honoured two important women who were
the heart of Strathallan during their respective tenures
and helped greatly during the College’s transition period.
The HSC community was pleased to unveil portraits of
two former Headmistresses which now hang in Lawson
Hall alongside their illustrious colleagues.
“Events such as this unveiling are by definition a
humbling experience,” Dr. Tom Matthews observed to
the assembled guests. “They remind us that the College
consists of all of us here today. However, it also consists
of everyone who has been here before us and of everyone
who will follow in our footsteps.”
Mrs. Kay Bruce was Headmistress from 1962 to 1968,
while Mrs. Audrey Southam served in the same vital
position between 1968 and 1972. As we honour
these two women, we also honour Strathallan, the
school that they loved so deeply.
Mrs. Bruce’s time as Headmistress was a particularly
eventful period in the school’s history as she presided
over the move from Robinson Street to our current
location. She was in the challenging position of
working in tandem with Hillfield during a time when
the relationship between our two founding schools
was in a state of uncertainty.
Mrs. Bruce met these many challenges head on and her
unquestioned passion for the school made an impression
on everyone who came into contact with her.
Mrs. Kay Bruce’s son Bob, and his family were welcome
guests at the ceremony. He, along with his wife and son,
are pictured with the portrait of his mother. The portrait
was commissioned by HSC and painted by faculty
member Doug Moore.
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Audrey Southam
Kay Bruce
Audrey Southam rose through the Strathallan ranks,
beginning her career as a librarian, then serving as a
highly respected English teacher before taking over the
Headmistress position from Mrs. Bruce in 1968. During
her time, Hillfield and Strathallan were undergoing
formal amalgamation and Mrs. Southam was integral
in ensuring the transition went smoothly.
Many members of Audrey Southam’s extended family
were in attendance along with her children, all of
whom are alumni of HSC. Daughter Linda Tait spoke
on behalf of the family, expressing their gratitude for
the recognition of Audrey’s work at HSC.
Recognition of these keystone figures in our College’s
history is long overdue and we at HSC are extremely
proud to give them the place of prominence they so
richly deserve.
“The great school we know and love is their legacy.
It attests to their vision, hard work, and their striving
for improvement,” Dr. Matthews said. “Excelsior
(Ever Higher) was certainly a motto that motivated
both Kay Bruce and Audrey Southam during their
time at the helm.”
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New York Heritage Music Festival
Hillfield Strathallan College continues to demand
excellence from our students and it seems as if they
always exceed our greatest expectations. The HSC
Wind Ensemble, comprised of musicians from Grades
10 through 12, and of course their wonderful conductor
Dr. Greg Burton, visited with our neighbours to the south
recently when they traveled to participate in the New York
Heritage Music Festival.
Well, they certainly didn’t disappoint and the entire
HSC community couldn’t be prouder of them. They were
awarded the trophy for Most Outstanding Band, which
is itself a fabulous achievement. However, the honours
didn’t stop there. The Ensemble was also presented with
a Gold standard by three nationally recognized judges.
The festival, at the picturesque Riverside Church,
was a huge success with over two thousand musicians
participating in choirs, orchestras and bands.
The musicians came from all across the United States,
with HSC being the only representative from Canada.
Our musicians took advantage of their trip to New
York by visiting some incredible sites. They had the
opportunity to take in the Broadway Show Spamalot,
heard a professional jazz trio, and toured the United
Nations headquarters as well as observing the solemn
site of Ground Zero.
The Teacher That Changed My Life
Everybody remembers a teacher who had a
great influence on their life. At HSC, our
teachers are always memorable for their
dedication, enthusiasm and the extra effort
they put in for our students.
Can you remember a teacher that positively
changed your life? Maybe he stayed after
school to help you figure out that math
problem that was driving you crazy, or she met
with you every lunch hour in the gym to help
you practise your passing so you could make
the basketball squad. Remember the time your
favourite teacher showed you the experiment
with the baking soda and vinegar that sparked
your interest in science and drove you to get
your PhD in microbiology? How about the
teacher who knew you could do better and
drove you to succeed?
Make sure that teacher knows how much he or
she did to help you. Write to HSC and let us know
the story of how a teacher changed your life for
the better or pointed you in the right direction.
Above from Left to Right: Houshikan Yokeswaran, David Turner,
Oonagh Scallan, Kyle Connelly, Sharon Locke, Michael Douglas,
Garrett White, Sam Lee, Luc Lendrum
Send your story to Sheriann Heath-Johnston at
heathsh@hsc.on.ca
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Wansbrough Dedication
Headmaster Emeritus Barry Wansbrough served HSC for
26 years as one of the longest serving Headmasters in the
history of Canadian independent schools. So it was only
fitting that the HSC community offered our sincere
thanks by way of dedicating the ARC Building on campus
as the Wansbrough Building on September 20, 2007.
Headmaster Dr. Tom Matthews and Chair of The Board
of Governors Jeff Paikin joined Mr. Wansbrough and his
wife Michaele Robertson to unveil the building plaque.
Mr. Wansbrough was Headmaster from 1969 to 1995
and worked a great deal to enhance HSC’s facilities.
He was instrumental in the development of the Artsplex,
the DeGroote Gym, the IDT shed and of course, the
building the College has just named in his honour.
Dr. Matthews believes that while Mr. Wansbrough
contributed much in the way of ‘bricks and mortar’,
his legacy will be built upon his ideas.
“The Wansbrough legacy is most fully embodied in the
progressive philosophy, researched-based practices and
innovative programs that he pioneered,” remarked
Dr. Matthews. “[Mr. Wansbrough created] the Resource
Program for students who learn differently. He did this
long before other Canadian independent schools even
acknowledged the significance of learning styles and
learning differences.”
Mr. Wansbrough also authored the book, ‘Echoes That
Remain’, a definitive history of the College for our 100th
anniversary. Chair of the Board of Governors Jeff Paikin
said Mr. Wansbrough’s book serves a vital purpose.
“[Echoes That Remain] ensures that future generations
have a single source to know the history of this important
and fantastic place,” said Mr. Paikin. “He has been
instrumental in helping connect the school to its
former students.”
The HSC community understands how important the
College is to Mr. Wansbrough and hopes through the
dedication of Wansbrough Building, we can signal in
the smallest way our great appreciation for his singular
efforts on our behalf.
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Annual General Meeting of
the HSC Corporation
At 7:00 p.m. on the 20th of September 2007 the annual
general meeting of Hillfield Strathallan College Corporation
was called to order by its secretary, Mr. Dale Parayeski.
The Corporation meeting is an opportunity to amend
Corporation by-laws, to appoint new governors and
trustees to the Board of Governors and the Board of
Trustees, to review the year past, and to thank outgoing
Board members. In addition, the financial statements
ending June 30, 2007 were approved, and auditors
appointed for the coming year.
Mr. Geoffrey Steel, former Senior Master and continued
ardent HSC supporter, in his booming and instantly
recognizable voice, read the “Confirmation of Acts”
motion, as he has done for many years. Headmaster
Dr. Tom Matthews, Chair of the Board of Governors
Mr. Jeff Paikin, and outgoing Trustee Chair George
McCarter, in turn, reviewed the many accomplishments
and positive new initiatives at HSC over the preceding
year. Particular reference was made to the Facilities Plan
in which a very collaborative and cohesive team approach
has successfully allowed for both the new facilities concept
and designs to be approved. Also noted was the successful
completion of the DeGroote Family Donation Challenge,
which enabled a total fundraising contribution to the
College over a two year period of more than $1.7 million.
At the close of the evening parting presentations and
sincere thanks were given to our outgoing Governors
and Trustees: Mrs. Hoda Kayal, Mrs. Linda Marshall,
Mr. George McCarter and Mr. Dean Mosca. Criteria
for membership in the HSC Corporation can be found
on our website at www.hsc.on.ca. The financial
statements of the College are published in the Annual
Report included with this publication.
Immediately following the Corporation meeting, the
Board of Governors held its first official meeting of the
new term and welcomed four new Governors: Dr. Agnes
Kuskowski (Chair of the Board of Trustees), Mrs. Janice
Above from Left to Right: Front Row: Tom Matthews, Jennifer Everson, Jeff Paikin,
Agnes Kuskowski, John I. Frid Back Row: Janice Locke, Glenn Attridge, Jim Parke, Mark
Stirling, Mitchell Bauer, Robert Manherz, Dale Parayeski, Jillian Morison Not Pictured:
Jane Gowing, Paul Philp
Locke (former parent), Mr. Mitchell Bauer (current
parent) and Ms. Jane Gowing ’81. The Corporation
had also appointed four new Trustees: Mrs. Hilda
Line (former parent and current grandparent), Mr. John
Dunton (current parent), Mr. David Simpson ’73 (current
parent) and Mr. Fred Losani (current parent).
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5th Generation Holton
This year marks HSC’s 107th anniversary and through
our long and storied history we have steadily become a
larger and greater community. The Holton family has
been with us since the beginning and we are very happy
to be able to welcome the fifth generation to attend the
College! The two newest members of the family to attend
HSC are James and Allie Davidson, son and daughter to
Margie Holton ’84.
Luther Holton, James’ great great Grandfather was the
first to attend, followed by his son William Holton,
James’ grandfather. After that came the second William
Holton who is not only James’ granddad but was also
Chairman of the Board in 1969. Margie attended as the
fourth generation and now her son James is keeping the
tradition going.
At Strathallan, the first of the family to attend was
Beatrice Southam, who can be seen in the first class
picture in 1923. She is Allie’s great grandmother. Then
came Marion Thompson, Allie’s grandmother, Margie
Holton and finally Allie.
“We have so much family history at the school because
both my parents and their families attended HSC. This
has caused a house division in our family where the boys
are Birches and the girls are Yre. Holton’s were Birch-Earn
and Southams were Pine-Yre,” Margie said. “I gave Allie
the option to be an Yre or an Earn. She chose Yre
because I was an Yre along with my mother and
grandmother. James will likely be a Birch to follow
the male side of the family.”
Margie went on to say that the family has remained
close to HSC because of the strong sense of community
present at HSC.
“Once you are an alumnus you feel as though you are
a part of the school forever and it only seems natural to
pass that along to your children. Hillfield Strathallan
College is more than just a school, it is like a family with
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Allie and James Davidson
a great deal of spirit,” Margie related. “We have just
started our children this year and I can’t believe the
number of “old boys and girls” I have met in the past
month. Allie has so many alumni children in her grade,
it’s remarkable! I remember being at school with the
current students’ parents. I loved my years at HSC and
I still feel very comfortable when I’m there.”
The ties between HSC and the Holton family are, in some
cases, remarkable. Mr. G. Steel taught both Margie and
her father mathematics. Mr. Annable was Margie’s first
teacher at Strathallan and now his daughter, Ms.
Annable is Allie’s teacher! Many of the teachers who were
at the College when Margie graduated in 1984 are still
there including Mrs. Blanka Guyatt, Mr. Anthony
Hughes, Mr. Rob Reiner, Mrs. Nancy Rocca and
Mrs. Nancy Wands.
In fact, the connections don’t end with the faculty
and staff.
“Allie is actually in the exact homeroom that I started
in with Mr. Annable in 1978!” Margie said.
HSC is proud that we are able to leave such a good
impression on people and that together, with families
such as the Holtons, we are able to create such an
enduring legacy.
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Campus Enhancements
At HSC we understand how a high-quality infrastructure
can positively influence the learning process. Each
summer we perform maintenance and consistently
upgrade our wonderful campus facilities. Below is a list
of this year’s improvements.
We have installed air conditioning in Lawson Hall and
the Strathallan Building. We have also installed acoustic
tiles in Lawson Hall as well as redecorating it to enhance
its aesthetic appeal.
In addition to facilities enhancements, many technology
upgrades were evident in recent months. Much of these
were made possible through generous donations to our
Excelsior Annual Giving campaign.
Junior School
• Memory upgrade for all computers
• Learning services provided with 2 laptops with
specialized software
Montessori School
• Colour printer for the mini-lab
• Projector system in the upper piazza
Middle School
• SMART Board for Science and Grade 5 formclass
• Romulan room renovation with slimline monitors
• SMART Board in the music keyboard lab
• 100% classrooms equipped with projector systems
Senior School
• SMART Board for Computer Science,
Social Sciences, Music
• Projector system in the music keyboard lab
• Six midi stations & Sibelius software in the
music keyboard lab
• New desktop replacements in all classrooms
• Printers in Student Services and IDT lab
• 20 Computers on Wheels -20 unit cart with printer
• Sound system - IDT lab
• Business standard software for graphic design
(Adobe) and Engineering (Solid Edge)
• Numerous software upgrades
Library
• SMART Board system in project room
• 14 desktop replacements
Adrienne Davidson
Five members of the HSC faculty attended
the SMART Technologies training
partnership in October. The College supports
technology integration by ensuring that faculty
have access to and time for appropriate training.
IEC Award
The Hamilton Spectator Publisher’s Award was presented
at the Industry Education Council’s 12th Partners in
Education Breakfast in Hamilton in October 2006.
Hillfield Strathallan College’s Adrienne Davidson received
the award in recognition of the College’s success in
implementing new communications initiatives.
In 2005 Hillfield Strathallan College was the winner of
the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Outstanding
Business Achievement Award, in the Communications
Technology category. This honour represented a full team
commitment to both the teaching of leading-edge
technologies, as well as the use of them in how the
College fulfills its mandate to provide a dynamic learning
environment for its students.
The way in which we communicate with each other
is an ever-changing landscape, and one which impacts
our students’ lives and our community. At Hillfield
Strathallan College, a team effort to improve our
marketing and electronic communications led to
a complete, in-house re-design of our website and
e-communications.
This initiative has had a direct impact on the way in
which we communicate both internally and externally.
Representing the team is Adrienne Davidson,
Director of College Advancement who spearheads
the communications and public relations efforts
at the College.
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The Duke Of
Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program was originally founded in 1956 by HRH The Prince Philip,
Duke of Edinburgh, K.G., K.T., Kurt Hahn and Lord Hunt (leader of the first successful ascent of Everest)
to help instill a sense of responsibility in young people, both towards themselves and their communities.
The Awards are designed in ascending standards of
achievement; Bronze, Silver, and finally, a Gold level.
Pin. Nicole Poot is on the cusp as well with her achievements
being reviewed for consideration for the Gold level.
HSC currently has 36 of this year’s Grade 9s in the Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award program. The College also has another 47
ongoing participants at the Bronze level.
This year two of the HSC participants received a very special
privilege. Matthew Davidson, who earned his Gold Award
partly through the College while also completing components
through the Air Cadets, as well as Jennifer Turliuk were
presented with their Gold Award pins by His Royal Highness
The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.
There are seven students working towards their Silver level and
five working on the Gold level at the moment.
Mrs. Gudrun Mitterling is the Group Leader for The Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award at Hillfield Strathallan College.
We are especially proud of our Gold Award Achievers who will
be honoured by having their name mounted on a permanent
display board in Lawson Hall. To date, Matthew Mitterling,
Andrea Cross, Jennifer Turliuk, Laura Selby-Maley, Matthew
Davidson and Taylor Timmis have received their Gold Award
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“This is the culmination of my efforts over the last four years
and it is a great honour to be presented with my award by the
Earl of Wessex,” Davidson said. “I have looked forward to this
presentation since I began the program.”
Matthew Mitterling ’05 was the first HSC student to attain the
Gold level. He joined the program in 2001 under Jane
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Wightman who brought it to HSC. Mitterling stressed
that the program helps the individual involved but also
provides benefits for the wider community.
“The program will stretch you or challenge you to do
things you might not do otherwise,” Mitterling said.
“[The program is] world wide, meaning you are part of
something greater that is challenging young people in all
parts of the world. People can make a difference if they
work together.”
Davidson has worked extremely hard during his time in the
program and he said it has offered some unexpected benefits.
“It has helped me get involved and stay involved with
activities that I may have given up due to time
restrictions,” Davidson said. “It has helped me manage
time and prioritize the activities in my life.”
“Last Thursday I attended a lovely ceremony in
Ottawa and got to meet Prince Edward - the
second member of royalty I have come close
to! The first was also an opportunity presented
to me by HSC, when I was an Usher for the
Golden Jubilee in Hamilton - I wore my pin from
this and Prince Edward asked me about it!”
Jennifer Turliuk ’06
Nicole Poot, currently in Grade 12 at HSC, agreed that
the program causes you to participate in activities that
otherwise you might not choose to do. Nicole said that
she really doesn’t like the outdoors but the Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award program has caused her to broaden
her perspective.
“It is a good thing to do this program,” Poot said. “I
wouldn’t have done an outdoor journey otherwise and
now I am even enrolled in an Outdoor Ed course. I put
far more hours into volunteering than I would have done
otherwise and I went to the Honduras as well!”
Mitterling affirmed that the program creates passion for
activities that wouldn’t necessarily be a first choice and
some long-term positives are picked up along the way.
“I don't know whether or not I would have been as
committed to volunteer work or tried so many outdoor
education trips if I had not been a part of the Duke of Ed
program,” Mitterling said. “[Learning] organizational
skills will be a lasting benefit.”
Davidson said that over the four years many positive
events have occurred in his life but he said that one in
particular will stay with him.
“My trip to Algonquin was the most memorable as I had
not done a backpacking trip before, and so the new
challenge provided me with many memories. From the
cooking to the map-reading and the wonderful scenery, it
was an incredible experience.” Matthew recalled. “I
enjoyed the expedition the most, if asked for one specific
activity. It was a very challenging trip and it allowed me
to bond with some close friends who are now closer
because of it.”
Mitterling, who had the honour to receive his Gold award
from HRH The Prince Andrew, had nothing but praise for
the program.
“I would recommend this program to any young person,”
Mitterling said. “There are personal challenges along the
way that will make you richer in memories, connections
with others and you will feel really good about yourself.
Meeting royalty at the Gold presentation was also very cool!”
The HSC community is extremely proud of all of our
students who strive so hard to enrich the world around
them. We at the College are thrilled that our students
have the opportunity to be a part of the Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award experience.
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Junior School Grade 4 2006-07
Learning for Life
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Hillfield Strathallan College believes there is more than one way to educate our children. Each child is
unique; a teaching method that succeeds with one child may not be so effective for another. It is for
this reason that our primary schools offer parents a choice between two of the most popular pedagogical
systems, Montessori and traditional Junior School classroom. Both are firmly based on a sound body of
research and both have stood the test of time. Both enable their students to flourish - and while their
teaching methods and classroom organization may differ, HSC parents can be confident that both
systems foster the same positive values and attitudes of mind that will enable our children to grow into
thoughtful, constructive members of the global community.
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“Values are lifetime skills.”
Olivia Epelbaum, Grade 4
As the quote at the head of this article suggests, values aren’t something that can be learned in a single lesson. In 2006-07
both our Grade 4 and our M9 students were engaged in year-long projects designed to get them thinking about, talking about,
and practising essential core values. The ultimate aim of both projects was to enable the children to internalize the values they
studied, and to create attitudes and habits of mind that will stand them in good stead for a lifetime.
Grade 4
“My favourite value?” mused student William Kelly.
“Respect. Respect for other people, respect for your
teachers, respect for nature.”
encouraging, and unselfish. They also understand the
need to stand back and allow others their independence,
even at the risk of making mistakes.
As well as respect, students in Grade 4 studied a
range of core values, including: cooperation, empathy,
curiosity, enthusiasm, integrity, independence, creativity,
commitment, confidence, tolerance, appreciation, and
responsibility. Getting lively nine-year-olds to grapple
seriously with such abstract concepts is not always easy;
the key to success lay in the project’s structure, which
focused on a different value each month. The teachers were
excited by the design and purpose of the scheme, and their
enthusiasm was infectious. “Highlighting one attitude a
month, where you could really focus on it, helped the kids,”
said Grade 4 teacher James Wick. “They [the Grade 4s] were
eventually able to teach the [younger] kids and actually show
the attitudes and values. That was pretty neat!”
“We take a little kid up to lunch and help them learn,”
explained Grade 4 student Diandra Cocco. “But we can’t
go over the edge and do everything for them, because next
year, when they go into Grade 1, they won’t know what to do!”
At HSC we believe it is crucial to instill a sense of
community and shared values within our students. We help
them to see that we are all connected: what we do and say
affects others around us, and this matters. With our Grade
4s, the approach to values education took the form of a
specific and highly structured assignment; however, we at
HSC believe that opportunities for values education exist in
all our day-to-day activities. Peer mentoring is one method
used to build our children’s sense of community. One good
example is our ‘Lunch Buddy’ program, where older
students in the Junior School look after Kindergartners
during lunch.
“My lunch buddy learned to pour her milk in Senior
Kindergarten and learned how to serve herself lunch.
She’s very cooperative and eager to please. She wants
to learn a lot and she’s kind,” said Olivia Epelbaum.
By helping younger students acquire the skills they have
already mastered, Grade 4s learn to be patient, tolerant,
The same facilitative approach was adopted by our
teachers throughout the Grade 4 values project. They
encouraged the children to take the initiative in carrying
out the assignments and in creating the final presentation.
The students’ response to this challenge was impressive.
“They just took over the project,” said Barbara Lazier,
Head of Junior School. “If anything, they need to learn
how to ask for help!”
Students infused the project with their own creativity and
energy, took charge of its organization, and liaised with
parents and staff. “We had to tell the teachers what we
were doing and why we were doing it; we had to check
with our parents to see if we could bring our cameras and
we had to go around and figure out when other groups’
meeting times were,” said Diandra.
Every month the students put together a display of the
value they had studied, and presented it at assembly.
The grand finale came at the end of the school year,
when the entire Junior School was treated to a slide show
of the values in action. The accompanying music had been
carefully chosen to complement the photos, and
the presentation was greatly enjoyed by everyone who
had the privilege to be in the audience.
“The best part of it was at the end when some of the
pictures were funny and the kids were laughing and
enjoying it. That was a good feeling!” Diandra smiled.
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Kominar observed. “I think that was a great connector,
especially for the girls who sometimes still, sadly, see
science and math as the domain of the male. We wanted
to show them that they can do what they want to do.”
“It’s the big picture,” Kominar added, “But it has to be
situational for the children; it has to connect with the
children in their everyday lives.”
Montessori M9
January 6, 1907, marked a revolution in education:
it was on this day that Dr. Maria Montessori welcomed
the first students to her Casa dei Bambini in San Lorenzo,
Italy. One hundred years later, the M9 students at
HSC paid homage to Dr. Montessori by carrying out
a large-scale research project on the life and times of
this remarkable defender of children’s rights.
One key element of the project was to set Dr. Montessori’s
life in its historical context. Other innovative personalities
from her period were also studied, such as the Group of
Seven, Alexander Graham Bell, and Toscanini. Scientific
discoveries of the time were not neglected: among other
things, students learned about the amazing progress made in
our knowledge of dinosaurs during Dr. Montessori’s lifetime.
Core values were imparted through relating events in these
historical figures’ lives to the children’s own experiences.
For example, Maria Montessori wanted to become a
doctor, but in late 19th century Italy women were not
allowed to study alongside men. By calling on her qualities
of determination, resourcefulness, patience, and effort,
Montessori did her research at night, thus getting around
the limitations imposed by society on her gender. By
studying her life, the students realized that we cannot
simply take the rights we enjoy today for granted, and that
core values are vital to the defense of our democracy.
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“One of the things they remember and discuss from our
studies and the play is that Montessori wanted to be a
doctor but girls weren’t allowed to go to medical school,
and prior to that she wanted to go to technical school
because she loved science and math,” M9 teacher Laure
At the College, we are dedicated to fostering people
whose perspective isn’t limited to their small corner
of the globe. In this spirit, the students were given the
opportunity to observe the Montessori method in practice
in countries all over the world. They saw that the same
materials used in their classroom are also used by
Montessori students in Asia, Africa, South America and
Europe, though with fascinating cultural variations.
For example, all Montessori students used a visual aid
to assist with phonics when learning to read, but while
North American students use costly store-bought artifacts,
the mothers of South African Montessori students prefer
painted beads, and in Japan exquisite silk is the teaching
aid of choice.
“That reinforced the fact that [Montessori learning] is
a human thing,” remarked Montessori Head of School
Dianne de Freitas. “We’re looking at the human child.
The materials didn’t matter. What you saw was the same
values. That really brought it home.”
The students also learnt songs that promoted positive
values in line with HSC principles. Describing how the
children took these songs on board de Freitas recalled with
delight how they could often be heard, while going about
their business, singing the songs to themselves.
The M9 school year culminated in a wonderful play on the
life of Dr. Montessori, written, produced and performed by
the students. It celebrated both her struggles and her
triumphs. Each child took on the role of an historical figure
and showed how, by setting goals and persevering, one step
at a time, the school’s namesake triumphed over adversity
and ultimately made her dreams come true.
“The cactus plant is a symbol of the child. It may take a year
or it may take 10 years, but it blooms,” de Freitas says. “It’s
a symbol of adaptability and resiliency. Plus the fact you’ve
got to handle a cactus plant with extreme care…or it pricks
you back!”
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“...it has to connect with the
children in their everyday lives.”
M9 teacher Laure Kominar
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The Alumni Award of Distinction was created in 2005 to honour the accomplishments of an HSC alumnus who has
successfully carried forth the Values and Vision of HSC into the wider world. A scholarship of $1,000 per year for up
to four years is granted to a graduating student in the name of the Alumni Award of Distinction recipient to help
propel that student towards his/her own path of distinction.
Alumni Award of Distinction
Award of Distinction 2007
Dr. Gail Erlick Robinson ’60
The recipient for 2007 is Dr. Gail
Erlick Robinson who has excelled
in her field of study, broken new
ground throughout her career,
bettered the lives of countless
women and set a wonderful
example for all the students of HSC.
As well as garnering numerous accolades as a physician,
she has also been named as a YWCA Woman of Distinction
and one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada
for her work in women’s mental health.
As a little girl, Dr. Erlick Robinson
desperately wanted to be an actress, but, in Grade 5,
decided it was completely impractical. Changing tacks,
she dreamed of becoming a doctor.
“... over 50% of people in medical school
are women and in psychiatry, the majority of
students are women.”
Dr. Gail Erlick Robinson
“I was inspired by my mother who was a psychiatric nurse
but who should have been a doctor herself,” Dr. Erlick
Robinson said. “When I was training in psychiatry, there was
no specific mention of women’s issues. A group of women and
I began to hold some seminars after hours for people interested
in learning more about women’s issues in psychiatry.” Her
focus and involvement with women’s issues is extraordinary.
Dr. Erlick Robinson is co-founder of the Toronto Rape Crisis
Centre, the first such centre in Canada. She is currently a
Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology at the
University of Toronto and is Co-founder of the Women’s
Mental Health Program, a priority program for the
Department of Psychiatry at the university. Dr. Erlick
Robinson is also a senior psychiatrist and Director of the
Women’s Mental Health Program at the University Health
Network in Toronto.
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“When I started in medicine, there were two hundred and
fifty students in my class, of whom twenty-five were women,”
Dr. Erlick Robinson remembers. “Now over 50% of people in
medical school are women and in psychiatry, the majority
of students are women.”
First joining the Strathallan student body in Grade 8 on a full
scholarship, she remembers being encouraged and assisted by
various members of the College’s faculty.
“I had a very inspiring science teacher in Grade 8 and can
still remember why you can’t pour hot water into a thick glass
container without breaking the glass!” Dr. Erlick Robinson said.
Strathallan and Hillfield gave Dr. Erlick Robinson the extra
help she needed to pursue her dream of becoming a physician.
“Ms. Bartlett was the Headmistress when I first came to
Strathallan. It was with her support that I was able to skip
Grade 9, thereby completing my studies earlier,” Dr. Erlick
Robinson recalled. “In Grade 13 when I was the only girl taking
physics and chemistry in order to get into medicine, they
arranged for me to take those classes at Hillfield where I was
the only girl in the Senior School - an interesting situation.”
Dr. Erlick Robinson wanted to pass on a specific and important
message to all the students at Hillfield Strathallan College.
“Strive to be the best possible person that you can be.
Don’t worry about what others do but instead try for your
personal best and remember to share your knowledge and
experience with others whether it be family, friends or those
coming up behind you!”
The entire HSC community feels humbled by, and is
incredibly proud of Dr. Gail Erlick Robinson’s magnificent
accomplishments and is only too happy to recognize her
with the Alumni Award of Distinction.
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This scholarship demands its recipient demonstrates excellent leadership and significant contributions to three
areas of HSC life: academic, community and co-curricular. The scholarship is available to graduates who have
embraced the College’s Mission, Vision and Values. When candidate profiles are reviewed, a heavy emphasis is
placed on contributions made, not only to HSC, but to the community at large.
Alumni Award of Distinction Graduate Scholarship
Award of Distinction Graduate
Scholarship 2007
Meagan Hill ’07
This year, HSC is pleased to
announce the winner of the
Dr. Sheila Singh Award of
Distinction Graduate
Scholarship is Meagan Hill. The
scholarship formally honours a
distinguished College alumnus
and has a value of $1,000 for up Dr. Sheila Singh and Meagan Hill
to four years. Meagan has been
accepted to Harvard University and we are certain the
scholarship will come in handy in helping her pay the tuition
for this prestigious institution of higher learning.
The Award of Distinction Graduate Scholarship candidates
are put through a process of examination which assesses their
excellence in leadership and contribution towards three areas
of HSC life: academic, community and co-curricular. The
candidates must fully embody HSC’s Mission, Vision and
Values and it is vital that they have demonstrated success
and exerted a positive influence on their peers. Also, a strong
emphasis is placed on contributions made to the community
at large.
Meagan Hill, without doubt, meets each and every
requirement and has consistently displayed all the positive
attributes we attempt to instill within our HSC students. She
has been particularly involved in offering her incredible talents
and enthusiasm to Canada’s aboriginal youth. Meagan has
been very active on the Six Nations Reserve near her home in
Caledonia for the past few years.
“I regularly volunteer with the organization, New Directions,”
Meagan said. “Our main goal is to encourage aboriginal
youth to get involved and learn about different scholarships,
post-secondary education and options they have for a
successful future.”
Due to the recent highly publicized land claim dispute
near Caledonia, Meagan feels it is particularly imperative
to offer mentorship, guidance and involvement at this time.
She believes that she can offer a unique perspective.
“Not only am I part caucasian, but also partly aboriginal.
It allows me to see both sides of the situation,” Meagan says.
“I want to alter stereotypes, provide guidance politically and
act as a role model for other aspiring youth.”
In addition to her philanthropic activities, Meagan’s interests
and skills are widespread and impressive.
In her graduating year, she was a Prefect at the College as
well as Tay House Captain and has consistently maintained
her status as a top student, earning HSC Honour Pins from
2003-2006.
Meagan is an absolutely wonderful pianist with twelve
years of experience. She has participated in competitions and
also volunteers as a pianist at St. Paul’s Anglican Church on
the reserve.
“Now truth be told, it took a lot of cajoling to get me
to practise piano when I was younger,” Meagan recalled.
“However, I have developed a great appreciation for the
instrument and studying piano has taught me discipline and
has been critical in developing my time management skills.”
A passionate athlete, Meagan has competed with sports
teams at HSC and in and around her community as well as
being an experienced competitive dancer. Between 1999 and
2007, she was a member of the Ancaster Avalanche hockey
team and has played soccer for the College as well as for
Hamilton Sparta Elite Girls’ Soccer. Meagan recently
contacted the hockey coach at Harvard and intends to try out.
“[Sports] are a very important part of my life; they continue
to be an outlet for stress relief and relaxation,” she said.
The HSC community is incredibly proud of Meagan and
we know she will impress the people she meets at Harvard
just as she has ceaselessly impressed us here at the College.
We can’t imagine a more deserving recipient for this award.
Good luck Meagan!
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Awards & Scholarships
Alumni Association’s Family Scholarship Recipients:
Julia Patricia Falco and Tessa Devey Farmer Spicer
To celebrate the strong link that families have to HSC, in partnership with the Alumni Association, the College
launched the Family Scholarship in 2006. This year, HSC is proud to present our second group of Family Scholarship
winners, all of whom have a longstanding connection to the College.
The Alumni Association’s Family Scholarship is a one-time award valued at $500. It is available to any internal
or external student entering Grade 9 at HSC who is a child or grandchild of an HSC alumnus.
JULIA PATRICIA FALCO - TAY
TESSA DEVEY FARMER SPICER - EARN
The Falco family has shone bright at the College over the years and Julia
Patricia Falco is no exception. Julia’s mother Anna Butler ’79 and father
Christopher Falco ’79 were dedicated to the College as students and
maintain their support to this day. Aunt Barbara (Falco) Kazemi
graduated in 1981 and Aunt Elizabeth Falco ’82 was Head Girl. Not
to be outdone by his sister, Uncle Paul Falco ’85 was HSC Head Boy.
Tessa Devey Farmer Spicer is a member of a family with long and storied
ties to Hillfield Strathallan College including her parents, Stefan Spicer ’83
and Nell (Farmer) Spicer, who were also students at HSC. But that is just
the beginning of the story that goes back to the foundation of the school.
“I am extremely proud to be attending my family’s Alma Mater,” Julia
said. “I feel so strongly about HSC, because I know that my parents and
relatives were and are very dedicated to the school. They were strong
in academics, arts and athletics. Whether as team captains or Prefects,
they all made great leaders. In fact, my Aunt Liz and my Uncle Paul were
Head Girl and Head Boy. I feel inspired and encouraged when I head up
to Lawson Hall, pointing out my relatives’ names on the boards to my
friends. They are great role models for me. I can learn from them to make
the right choices, seize the moment and to be the best I can be.”
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Tessa’s great great uncle, T.D.J. Farmer was a member of the first
Highfield board while his son, Harold Farmer ’43 (Tessa’s first cousin
three times removed) attended Hillfield. Both of her grandfathers were
students of the College, Philip Spicer ’53 and Richard Farmer ’43 as well
as all of Tessa’s great aunts and uncles including Bill Farmer, Alison
(Farmer) Gibson ’47 and Kerr Gibson ’41. The association with HSC
continued as all of Tessa’s aunts and uncles, Sarah Farmer ’81, Alison
(Farmer) Gibson ’84, Michael Spicer ’81 and Michele Spicer ’81, went
to the College.
“I am proud to say that this year, I represent the 5th generation
of my family to be involved with HSC and the 4th generation in
attendance,” Tessa said.
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Luke Ormond and Meaghan Danielle Spicer Philp
LUKE ORMOND - MAPLE
MEAGHAN DANIELLE SPICER PHILP - YRE
Luke Ormond is the son of Liane (Cooper) Ormond ’78. His uncle, Jamie
Cooper graduated in 1982 and Luke’s sister Jennifer currently attends
HSC and will graduate in 2008. Two proud HSC families have come
together to maintain a wonderful association with the College.
Meaghan Danielle Spicer Philp, is the daughter of Michele Spicer ’81.
Her uncles Michael Spicer ’81 and Stefan Spicer ’83 were both popular
students at the College. Philip M. Spicer ’53 is Meaghan’s grandfather,
or as she says, her Opa! She attends HSC along with her brother Austin.
Luke has been at HSC since he was 3 years of age - another lifer!
“My family is important to me because we are all very close. There is
not one person in my family who does not have a funny bone. Everyone
is always telling stories and funny tales from the times that my Opa,
my Mom and my two uncles attended HSC,” Meaghan recalled. “There is
never a story that doesn’t ring a bell, ‘Yup, that’s my family!’, in my head.
I am proud to be able, along with my brother Austin to continue the
generations of my family at HSC.”
“I am proud to attend HSC because my Mom and Uncle Jamie both
went to the College,” Luke said. “My mom always talks about how great
it was to be in Tay House and I’m proud to be a member of the brother
House, Maple. I have even had some of the same teachers as my Mom
and Uncle! It feels like our family school.”
CRITERIA
HOW TO APPLY
For any external or internal student(s) successfully entering Grade 9,
who is a child or grandchild of an HSC Alumnus.
The deadline to submit an application for the Alumni Association
Family Award for 2007-2008 is Tuesday, December 4, 2007. Please view
the website www.hsc.on.ca/hsc-community/alumni/award.html and
click on the Application link.
This one time award in the amount of $500 will be given to any child
or grandchild of an alumnus to celebrate the family link to the College.
The recipients receive their awards at the HSC Homecoming Dinner.
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Erica Abraham, Emily Ann Kornya and Alexandra Sarah Marshall
ERICA ABRAHAM - TAY
EMILY ANN KORNYA – TAY
Erica Abraham has ties to HSC stretching
back to the early 1970s. Erica’s father Stephen
Abraham ’81 and his sister, Erica’s aunt, Jane
(Abraham) Bagley ’78 were important
members of the HSC community in their day.
Erica’s dad Stephen was a standout athlete on
the football team and was elected Head Boy
in his final year.
Emily Ann Kornya is the daughter of Heather
(Boomer) Kornya ’84 and niece of David
Boomer ’82. Emily’s mom related all the
wonderful times she had while a student at
the College and specifically mentioned how
she was able to win two gold medals for HSC
at the city track finals.
“My family has been involved with HSC since
1973. My father was in Grade 6 and my aunt,
Grade 8. When my aunt was here she helped
develop the after-school daycare. She says
it was a success and she enjoyed doing it,”
said Erica.
Erica has a great role model and hopes to
emulate her father’s successes, “My Father
was on many teams including the football
team. In his last year at HSC he was elected
Head Boy and I am very proud of him for it.
I believe I am slowly following in his footsteps
since I have just been elected House Captain
for Tay.”
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“I have always been aware that my mom and
uncle attended HSC,” Emily said. “Although
my mom was only at HSC for three years, she
felt very connected with the school and the
friends she made while she was there.
She remains close friends with several of her
classmates and their families. At HSC, my
mother felt she learned excellent study skills
and built a solid academic foundation in
her early high school years. My mother’s
great experience at the College really makes
me excited to attend. I am proud to be an
HSC student.”
ALEXANDRA SARAH
MARSHALL - YRE
Alexandra Sarah Marshall is the daughter of
Albert Marshall ’84 and Justyna (Kuskowski)
Marshall ’84. Alexandra has heard many grand
tales of her parents’ time at HSC.
“I have grown up listening to my dad recount
stories of his years at HSC. He attended
from the time he was in Grade 5 until his
High School graduation. I have heard many
stories about running the ‘Morgan Mile’,
his wonderful teachers and friends, being
made to ‘pray to the grass’ after running
across a forbidden patch and, of course,
how ‘Maples eat tacks’,” Alexandra said.
“HSC is also special to me because this is
where my parents met. My mother only
attended for her last two years of High School
and she also has many good memories of
drama productions, art classes, friends
and teachers.”
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Alumni Association’s Leadership Award:
Brittany Davies - Tay
This scholarship is awarded to one Grade 9
internal or external recipient who embodies
the College’s Mission, Vision and Values, most
notably through outstanding leadership potential.
The candidates for the Alumni Association’s Leadership Award complete
comprehensive packages including personal short essay questions,
references, as well as detailed listings of academic, athletic, artistic and
philanthropic experiences highlighting their leadership skills. The
scholarship covers 50% of tuition for up to four years.
of her participation in the Air Canada ‘Dreams Take Flight Program’. It
provides terminally ill children with the opportunity to fly to Disney World.
Brittany, an accomplished dancer, was tasked with entertaining the children
before their flight. She would arrive at 4:00 a.m. and perform dance
routines and play with the children until they boarded the plane at 7:00 a.m.
Not only is this a monetary award for excellence, The Alumni Committee
along with Dr. Tom Matthews, Headmaster, have committed to mentoring
all Leadership Award recipients to ensure the continued development of
their outstanding skills.
“The children would mimic my dance moves in front of the stage and
insist that I sit with them and sing the familiar Disney music being played,”
Brittany recalled. “Knowing that I have made a difference in the lives of
these children who are facing so much adversity is a wonderful feeling
and makes me realize how important it is to take the time to give back
to my community.”
We at HSC couldn’t envision a more deserving Leadership Award
winner than Brittany Elisabeth Davies, a wonderful example of the type
of mindful, hardworking person we are trying to shape at the College.
Brittany is actively involved in all manner of positive activities which
contribute, not only to the HSC community, but also to society at large.
Academically excellent, Brittany received a number of awards during
her time in Middle School, including Honour Pins in Grades 5, 6, 7
and 8 which recognize students that maintain an average of 85% or
higher. She also earned the Chenille Crest in her first term of Grade 7 for
gaining over 100 house points. She was also the Middle School Leader of
Tay house, chairing meetings every second Tuesday and setting and
achieving the goals of the House.
“The role was involved and difficult, but I enjoyed the challenge and
believe it has led to my growth as a leader,” Brittany said.
Brittany has an impressive list of philanthropic activities, a list that
includes volunteering with a number of organizations. She is most proud
She is also extremely involved in athletic pursuits both with HSC and
outside of the College. Brittany was captain of the U14 Girls’ Basketball
Team in 2006 and also competed for HSC as a member of the U14 Girls’
Volleyball team. She confesses to having a great passion for the sport of
volleyball, playing for the Mountain Athletic Club during her free time.
“Volleyball rewards both individual and strong team play,” Brittany said.
“Each player not only has to carry her own weight but must also trust the
other players and work as a team to win. You must trust in others’ abilities
as they trust in yours.”
Brittany has big plans for the future. She intends to continue her
fundraising efforts, participation in athletics and other extracurricular
activities. The entire HSC community offers its sincere congratulations to
Brittany on earning this award; she certainly deserves the recognition!
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2007 Miller Cup Winners
Top Male
Golf Classic 2007
The 11th year of the Annual Hillfield Strathallan
College Golf Classic took place on June 19, 2007
and our amazing Alumni and their guests raised
almost $30,000 in support of HSC Scholarships.
The Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club hosted
the event where 136
enthusiastic golfers
“It’s a wonderful HSC Fellowship Day with great
hit the links. “I may
tournament organization and a chance to see
not be much of a
some good friends—a golf tournament I look
golfer, but I always
forward to every year.”
enjoy the HSC
John Simpson ’75
Tournament. It
brings together
“The HSC golf tournament has become a highlight
a wonderful crosson the summer calendar. Every aspect of the event
section of the HSC
is first class. And seeing old friends and re-connecting community and
to current HSC staff makes it a memorable day...”
clearly illustrates
the ongoing
Jeff Paikin, Chair, Board of Governors
commitment
of our alumni to the
College,” Dr. Tom Matthews said. This year the
Golf Classic was once again co-chaired by our own
Rob Alexander ’89 and Judith King-Siganski ’62.
Jeff Paikin ’80
George McCarter
Brian Heagle ’82
Allen Taylor ’82
Top Female (It’s a Tie!)
Michelle Dudzic
Marilyn Gregus
Judy Ashley
Jennifer Everson
Christine Heagle
Barb Weaver
Sharon Agro
Jean Gabel
Top Mixed
Peggi DeGroote
Tim DeGroote ’78
Shendal Yalchin
Taner Yalchin
2007 Winning Individuals
Longest Drive - Ladies
Marilyn Gregus
Longest Drive - Men
Sergei Solukhin
Closest to the Pin - Ladies
Joanne McCallum
Closest to the Pin - Men
Mike Conner
You can view more pictures of the event by visiting www.hsc.on.ca and clicking on the Alumni Menu.
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Much more than a
good excuse to get
out of the office, it’s a time
to reconnect with old friends
and most importantly; you’ll
be supporting HSC!
The 12th Annual
HSC Golf Classic
Dundas Golf & Curling Club
Just some of the details…
• 18 holes of championship golf & cart
• Savory BBQ Lunch
• Fantastic Hole Prizes
• Cocktail Reception
• Silent Auction
• Gourmet Buffet Dinner
We are going to sell out for the fifth straight year so make sure you book your spot early!
We welcome all Sponsor and Player Inquiries. Various levels of Sponsorship available.
Make sure to make a donation in support of HSC Scholarships during our silent auction!
Contact the HSC Alumni Office, 905-389-1367, ext. 102. Visit our Golf Pages on the Web http://golf.hsc.on.ca
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WITH SCOTT BARTON
Scott Barton is our new Director of Admissions and Marketing. Scott has a deep
understanding of, and a long history with, independent schools. As a student, he was Head Boy at Crescent School, and
earlier in his professional career, he worked at Trinity College School, Kingsway College School, and Sterling Hall School.
More recently, Scott held the titles of Headmaster, Marketing Committee Chair and Chair of the Admission Committee
at Kempenfelt Bay School in Barrie.
In fact, his father was Headmaster of Upper Canada College and Scott’s mother, brothers and sister all attended
independent schools. His experience with independent education will be a great asset at HSC and the entire community
welcomes him.
Though it’s the beginning of the school year and incredibly busy at the College, he was kind enough to sit down and
speak with the HSC Review.
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What attracted you to HSC?
I saw an opportunity to work for and learn from Dr. Tom Matthews, one of the most respected Headmasters in CAIS and to work
collectively, alongside a talented faculty and administrative team.
After my wonderful experience at Kempenfelt Bay School, I am looking forward to all the opportunities and challenges that come with
working at a larger college in its 107th year.
A
What vision did you bring to HSC and, in regards to admissions what are your plans for the future?
My main goal is to create a broader awareness in our catchment areas. By utilizing the results of our demographic study, we will be able to
market the College more effectively both externally and internally.
This includes educating current and prospective families as to the significant differences between independent and for-profit, private education.
As an accredited independent school, HSC adheres and upholds educational standards, of the highest calibre, set out by CIS, CESI and
CAIS. HSC is the only school in the greater Hamilton area with this distinction.
Operating as a not-for-profit organization, the Headmaster reports to the Board of Governors. This level of accountability brings peace of
mind to our constituents and, in most cases, is void in the for-profit sector.
A
Why would you send a child to HSC?
The College has experienced, dedicated faculty members who demonstrate the highest level of care and commitment towards the children
entrusted to them.
HSC fosters a respectful and supportive environment that inspires all students to reach their full potential. Our students feel valued and
have confidence in their abilities, as they continually strive towards excellence.
We encourage global awareness, teach the importance of citizenship and promote critical thinking
and innovation. Inspired, engaged, and intellectually curious, our students learn in small classes
and develop through participation in a wide variety of extracurricular activities.
A
As a parent, I simply want my child’s potential to surface, whatever it is. At HSC, it will surface!
What has been your greatest challenge in your first few months at HSC?
Trying to identify opportunities to get prospective and current parents on campus. We are a
remarkable school, and should be very proud of the educational experiences made available to
our students. Brilliant things happen here every day.
We know that if we can get prospective parents on-campus, they will see engaged and
happy students, facilities and grounds that rival the best in the country and
faculty that love to teach. Once they experience this, the investment in their
child’s education becomes more tangible.
It is on campus that you get the full sense of what the educational journey
at HSC is all about.
A
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Three generations of Barton boys:
Father Eric, Son Jack and Scott
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What unique assets do you believe HSC possesses?
Without a doubt, the people. All community members take pride in their roles and work
tirelessly and collaboratively towards making each day the best possible day at HSC. The Team is
unified, supportive, hard-working, and truly committed to the College—no doubt, a product of
strong leadership.
The College has an unbelievably warm, family-like environment. There are high expectations for all
students, yet it’s still friendly and nurturing. There are tremendous extracurricular opportunities in
the areas of leadership, community service, athletics and the arts. Not only are these opportunities
fun for our students, participation leads to the development of lifelong skills.
A
Scott with his children Willow and Jack
How have you adjusted to life at HSC?
One of my initial goals was to develop friendly relationships with fellow staff and faculty members. Listening, learning and
developing a greater appreciation for those around me will lead to a more effective and rewarding professional experience.
I am thankful for the support and truly grateful for the interest the HSC community has taken in my family.
A
What do you think of the plans for Transformation HSC?
What an exciting time to be joining the HSC community! Looking forward to improved facilities that will better support
program needs is encouraging and shows the College is really committed to excellence. Equipping our faculty with state-ofthe-art classrooms will facilitate more innovative teaching and ultimately lead to enhanced learning.
Knowing that all students will benefit from Transformation HSC will bring everybody on board. Independent schools are
rich in athletic tradition. A major sports complex will enable us to produce memories for years to come.
A
How would you describe the student body?
In a few words...friendly, intellectually curious, engaged, responsible, globally aware, confident, well-mannered, and happy.
Students need to feel safe, valued, and respected. They have to want to come to school. Only then will learning and
development be exponential.
A
Is there a specific moment during your short time at the College that really stands out?
A moment I will never forget involves my own son, Jack. He attended the HSC Basketball Camp this summer, and everyday,
one camper received a special basketball as a prize. Each day passed, and each evening, Jack would talk to me about how
badly he wanted to win. On the drive in every morning, he would talk about what he would do to better his chances. Much
to Jack’s dismay, Friday came, and he went home empty-handed. Well, not exactly.
On the way to the parking lot, Jack approached Mr. Reiner and inquired as to where he could purchase one of these
basketballs. To cut a long story short, Mr. Reiner procured one and generously gave it to my son. Upon Jack’s return home,
he quickly ran to his room and built an HSC Summer Camp shrine. Resting on top, perfectly centered, and polished daily,
sits Jack’s special basketball.
A
Does it get any better than that? Just a small gesture that clearly demonstrates the level of care provided here at HSC.
So, what should the HSC community know about Scott Barton, the person?
I love all things athletic and now it seems I’ve passed that on to my children. My son Jack, my daughter Willow and I are
avid skiers and cyclists and we love to play basketball, soccer and golf. However, we also love to curl up on the sofa, eat
popcorn and watch movies. On the rare occasion that I find time for myself, I am quick to go for a rip on my Harley
Davidson 1200.
A
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Under a beautiful sunny sky, six of our oldest Old Boys set off on a tour
of the College accompanied by current Headmaster, Dr. Tom Matthews,
Headmaster Emeritus Mr. Barry Wansbrough and John Shea, long-time friend
and well-known Hamiltonian. With the Director of College Advancement
Adrienne Davidson leading the way, the group conducted a guided tour of
the vastly changed campus.
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These Old Boys graduated from Hillfield School between
1929 and 1935 and have remained connected to the
College throughout the decades. Some of them became
parents of HSC students, members of our Board of
Governors and Patrons and Builders of HSC. In all cases,
their ties to HSC have endured.
Guest of Honour Ross Dixon ’30 thanked everyone for
being in attendance, in particular Dr. Matthews for so
graciously hosting the day. Ross paid special tribute to his
wife Doris, who accompanied him on the reunion, and
his long-time friends Len Thomas ’34, Colin Lazier ’35,
Fred Martin ’29, Bill Balfour ’37 and Bill Young ’35.
Over lunch, the men examined items from the archives
and laughed at their yearbook entries. Hillfield caps from
the early 1900s were compared to the HSC uniforms of
today and each guest was presented with one of our new
school ties.
Together they recalled the days when 10-year-old Ross
and buddy John Shea opened a lemonade stand at
Queen and Aberdeen to raise money for a local charity.
Reminiscences also included awards won for academic
and athletic pursuits and various acts of mischief by the
young boys in school. Those who lost their lives in WWII
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were remembered, and all recalled the early Heads Mr. Arthur Killip, Colonel Page, and the Misses Virtue
and Fitzgerald - with great fondness, marvelling at the
changes that have taken place in both the College and
the world around us over the past 80 years.
Above from Left to Right: Dr. Tom Matthews, Bill Balfour ’37,
Fred Martin ’29, Ross Dixon ’30, Bill Young ’35, Len Thomas ’34,
Barry Wansbrough, Colin Lazier ’35
Speaking about the ‘Transformation HSC’ campaign that
will soon be launched to revitalize the College and
facilities, Dr. Matthews gave our guests a sneak preview
featuring an animated fly-through of the new buildings.
Chair of the Board of Governors, Mr. Jeff Paikin ’80 and
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Mr. George McCarter
joined the group for lunch and presented the Old Boys
with mementos of HSC.
It was a wonderful day, a snapshot of our history and
a look towards our future. A special thanks to all our
Old Boys and Old Girls for their many and varied
contributions over the years. We can’t wait until you visit
with us again!
Since the writing of this article Mr. Len Thomas passed
away peacefully at the McMaster Medical Centre August 5,
2007. The entire HSC community would like to extend
our sincere condolences to Len’s family and friends.
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Betty Mills-McKinney ’29
Original Old Girl
At 96 years of age, Mrs. E. Mills-McKinney may be the oldest
living Strathallan Old Girl, a title that she relates with pride.
Enrolled at age 12, Betty was present for opening day in 1923
at the original Strathallan School for girls at 17 Robinson Street.
Betty Moodie, as she was then known, was involved in many
firsts including the publication of the original Pibroch with
Aldyth McLaren. Her job was to sell advertising, mainly to
the fathers and grandfathers of her fellow students, a serious
endeavour in 1935. “We had a budget and if we missed it we
had to ante up,” remembers Betty. “It was a great deal of work.”
In 1933, Miss Virtue approached Betty, by then Mrs. Edwin
Mills, to initiate the Old Girls’ Association. The Strathallan
graduates had already dispersed internationally in pursuit of
higher education. Proud of her students, Miss Virtue wanted
to keep track of their progress through life. Betty tracked them
down, collected dues of $2.00 and the Old Girls’ Association
was launched. A special membership card was given to
each member.
Seventy-seven years after she initiated that first contact, Betty
is still encouraging Old Girls to stay in touch with the College.
“We read a lot about the Old Boys but what’s happened to the
Old Girls, especially those from the Robinson Street school?”
she asks. She believes that their interesting lives would make Miss
Virtue proud. Clearly, Betty Mills-McKinney, one of the first Old
Girls, feels some of that pride herself. Betty would like to hear
from any Old Girls who remember her, or would like to share
stories about their Strathallan days.
Mrs. Mills-McKinney, who eloped with Eldon McKinney in 1984,
(since deceased) resides in a retirement home in Bracebridge,
Ontario. She is the mother of Edwin Mills Jr. ’46, Richard Mills
’49 and Judy Mills Wilson ’52. Judy was one of the first secondgeneration girls to attend and graduate from Strathallan School.
Old and new: Tom Matthews, current HSC M9 student
Ceilidh Matthews and Old Girl Betty Mills-McKinney
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During a visit with Mrs. Mills-McKinney this summer in
Muskoka, Dr. Tom Matthews had the opportunity to learn much
about Strathallan’s early days and Mrs. Mills-McKinney’s role as
a tireless supporter of both Strathallan and HSC.
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Our Living History
The College is now in its 107th year. Although we’ve been here for a long time, some things won’t change,
including our belief in the value of tradition and the pride we feel when we look back upon our impressive history. However,
change in certain respects is inevitable and one thing that has certainly changed over the years is the uniform.
Please enjoy this retrospective on the various incarnations of HSC’s uniform. If you would like to add to the College’s
collection, please contact Sheriann Heath-Johnston at 905-389-1367, ext 102 or via email at heathsh@hsc.on.ca.
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Advanced Placement (AP)
“The AP Program clearly is a wonderful opportunity for students who excel to continue
to be challenged in their studies at HSC, while also preparing them for their first year at
University. Immersion in these courses is not only stimulating, but it also helps them
better adjust to the workload they will be facing in first year, giving them a definite edge
over those who have not participated.”
- Head of Senior School, Bob Neibert
Advanced Placement is an academically enriched program for
highly motivated students in their final years of secondary
school. It offers an opportunity to engage in courses that
prepare students for the rigorous challenges they will face
during their post-secondary education. In fact, many
universities accept AP courses as first-year credits. The AP
results for Hillfield Strathallan College show that our Senior
School students are not only keen for the academic challenges
that a university curriculum brings, but are primed to meet them.
In 2007, Hillfield Strathallan College was pleased to support 46
students involved in eight scheduled AP courses – biology,
chemistry, calculus AB, English literature, European history and
French language – as well as two new independent study
courses in macroeconomics and physics B/C.
Out of the 81 AP exams written as part of this past year’s
program, 48% secured top scores of four or five. We at the
College are thrilled that 83% of AP exams written by our
students received a three or higher, far exceeding the national
average of 75%, making them HSC AP Scholars.
This year we are proud to add 11 new names to our growing
list of HSC AP Scholars. Kaylan Arnold-Smith, Boris Galkin,
Meagan Hill, Nathan Jones, Jamil Ladha, Kiran Reddy, Ovo
Rerri, Ahmed Salman, Oonagh Scallan, Dan Sebalt and
Max Tcherner.
Two HSC students, Nathan Jones and Kiran Reddy, also
received recognition as AP National Scholars, having received
grades of four or higher on five or more AP exams.
YEAR
# OF COURSES
# OF STUDENTS
# OF EXAMS % OF 3, 4, 5 grades
2003
1
15
15
73
2004
3
29
29
75
2005
5
41
41
88
2006
7*
45
57
80**
2007
10*
46
81
83
(* includes scheduled and independent courses)
( ** HSC far exceeds the national (75%) and provincial (70.9 %) percentages for grades of 3, 4, or 5.)
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Advancing Advanced Placement at HSC
“Over the past few years, the Advanced Placement Program at HSC has truly blossomed
and our students are benefiting from the curricular enrichment associated with studying
at a post-secondary level. We are extremely proud of the results that the HSC students
are earning, as they out-pace the provincial and national averages in terms of receiving
scores of 3, 4, or 5 on their examinations. The fact that HSC now has a total of 11 AP
Scholars and 2 AP National Scholars is a true testament to the quality of our students,
the dedication of our faculty, and the vitality of the HSC Advanced Placement Program.”
- Head of Senior School, Bob Neibert
The College has offered Advanced Placement courses to our
students for the past five years. HSC has demonstrated great
success during this time, consistently ranking well above both the
national and international averages for these college-level courses.
This year, two of our students deserve special mention for their
exceptional efforts and dedication during their voluntary
participation in the AP program. Kiran Reddy and Nathan Jones
earned the designation of AP National Scholar. This is no small
feat. To attain such a designation students must achieve an
average grade of four on all AP exams taken and grades of four
or higher on five or more of these challenging exams. It is
important to note that students can achieve a maximum of five
on the test. To put this accomplishment in perspective, more
than 1.4 million students in 16,000 high schools globally wrote
AP exams and approximately 160 students across Canada
attained the status of AP National Scholar.
They noted that they were able to adapt to the new learning
environment comfortably based on their experience with AP.
In November, Kiran and Nathan will be officially recognized for
their outstanding achievement by CAPSON, the Ontario AP
Council at a special ceremony. Congratulations are certainly in
order and all of us at the College wish Kiran and Nathan the
best of luck in all of their future endeavours.
Kiran excelled in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus and French
language; Nathan succeeded in these same subjects and added
European history to his list. These two students took to heart the
College’s motto that Excellence Is a Way of Life as they balanced
rigorous academic study and active participation in school life in
Grades 11 and 12.
Kiran and Nathan said they valued the AP studies for personal
challenge as well as for enhanced preparation for the workload
and academic demands of first-year university.
Nathan Jones
Kiran Reddy
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Where the
GRADS are
Universities
McMaster University
University of Western Ontario
University of Ottawa
University of Guelph
Wilfrid Laurier University
University of Waterloo
Dalhousie University
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21
10
10
8
8
4
3
Queen’s University
University of Toronto
Brock University
Australia
Brigham Young University
Columbia University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Harvard University
Niagara College
Ontario College of Art & Design
University of Miami
University of Windsor
Yeshiva University
York University
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Congratulations to
our 2007 Grads!
Courses of Study
Accounting Jared Cino
Criminal Justice Jared Mark
Business Mark Brejnik, Yen-Wen Chen, Alessandra Cicoria, Stephanie Crosty,
Economics Alexander Allevato, Alexander Boot, Ryan McCarthy, Daniel Wilk
Lauren Day, Zizi Deng, Deanna Gold, Sajni Khera, Walter Koppelaar, David
Lonn, Paul Lukosius, Sheean Patel, Ted Piorczynski, Maya Polson, Justin Prittie,
Genevieve Rees, Lauren Sittler, Maxim Tcherner, David Weekes, Jessica Wooder
Education Taylor Banks
Architecture Daniel Sebaldt
Arts/Applied Arts/Humanities/Social Science Lucia Capobianco, Rikesh
Chohan, John Douglas, Gregory Fast, Joshua Gilchrist, Cassandria Jorgensen,
Laura Kartonchik, Jae Young Lee, Shawn Locke, Brian McKenna, Erica Otaguro,
Aysha Sayani-Mulji, Rebecca Sazio, Brooke Stapylton, Laura Thibideau, Taylor
Timmis, Julian Whitton
Engineering Andrew Lendrum, Alexandra Lippert, David Turner
Health Sciences Spencer Cuddy, Christopher Ferencz, Nicole Kraus
Hospitality and Tourism Management Matthew Rolston, Ahmed Salman
International Studies Morgan Rosenberg
Kinesiology Corey Alton
Aviation Paul Stansbury
Psychology Jennifer Holton, Caroline Korkis, Patricia Suleiman, Garrett White
Bio-Medical Dalia Bibr, Boris Galkin, Jamil Ladha, Samuel Lee, Monique
Marguerie, Oonagh Scallan, Asovoene Rerri
Science Kaylan Arnoldt-Smith, Danielle Cascioli, Sarah Chauvin,
Kyle Connelly, Matthew Davidson, Sandra-Kim Gedruj, Alexander Gould,
Caroline Gregg, Meagan Hill, Nathan Jones, John Martino, Petra Olivieri,
Kiran Reddy, Meghan Ryan
Commerce Fraser Parke
Computer Science Houshikan Yokeswaran
HSC Lifers
Every year we celebrate the graduation of our
Grade 12 class, and every year we have to say
goodbye to a group of kids we like to call Lifers.
These students have been at HSC since the
beginning, Montessori M3 or Senior Kindergarten.
Front Row: left to right Danielle Cascioli, Maya Polson, Dalia Bibr,
Alessandra Cicoria, Corey Alton, Patricia Suleiman, Taylor Banks Second
Row: left to right Laura Thibideau, Erica Otaguro,Lauren Day, Daniel
Wilk, Sajni Khera, Petra Olivieri, Fraser Parke, Christopher Ferencz, Kaylan
Arnoldt-Smith, Jamil Ladha, Kiran Reddy Back Row: left to right Garrett
White, Sheean Patel, Deanna Gold, David Weekes, Nathan Jones Missing:
Rikesh Chohan, Morgan Rosenberg
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HSC & CESI GRADUATE
TRACKING PROJECT
In 2006, CESI (Canadian
Educational Standards Institute)
embarked on a National Tracking
Project. As a member school, HSC
joined 30 other independent schools
across Canada to develop and
pilot the project.
Why should schools track graduates?
• CESI Accreditation: Standard 3, the Academic
Program, includes tracking as an indicator of
effective practice.
• Accountability: The tracking of graduates throughout
their post-secondary studies will provide schools with:
• An external assessment of attainment of
program goals.
• Comparative data on the reliability of school
evaluation procedures.
• Indicators of student success for parents
and students.
“The challenge for schools that send most of its
graduates on to the universities of their choice is
this: How do they do once they get there? Much
of the evidence of success has tended to be
anecdotal as schools highlight the successes and
accomplishments of their graduates. The real
challenge for our schools is: How do we
accurately track student academic success in
post-secondary programs?”
- CESI
• School Improvement: Track records will give schools
the data to inform and improve present practice. CESI
will provide the national overview.
• Identification of Trends: The school will be able to
identify and act on local trends while CESI will gain
insight into national trends and patterns based
on the data.
• Marketing and Alumni: The individual schools will be
better informed about their students’ successes and
options. CESI could help to focus and promote the
unique value and characteristics of independent
schools as an educational alternative. The project
could demonstrate in measurable terms that
independent schools meet and exceed the general
public’s expectations for high quality education.
HSC plans to increase participation rates in the study
each year so that the data collected will provide
meaningful conclusions for school improvement.
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Japan
Despite a typhoon, two earthquakes and a lot of rain,
our 11 travellers enjoyed a phenomenal trip and returned
with souvenirs and stories to share. Our guide and HSC’s
teacher of Japanese, Mrs. Michiyo Uchida, was the
quintessential guide to her beloved Japan. Our passengers
included Mrs. Uchida’s daughter, Taeko, Sarah Lovrics
(Grade 10), James Randall (Grade 10) and his parents,
Dr. Elsie Quaite-Randall and Dr. Kevin Randall, Ben Berry
(Grade 11) and his father, Mr. Brian Berry, two Alumni
parents, Mrs. Sharon Sonoda and her husband
Mr. Brian Sonoda.
Our ten day itinerary began with a memorable trip to the
Kansai Soka School in Osaka where we were greeted like
royalty. Welcomed with the large sound of a ringing bell,
candy leis and a giant welcome sign, we knew we were in for
a treat. The President of this school, Dr. Shiota, cleared his
day to oversee our visit personally. It is especially interesting
to note that much like HSC, our new twin school also has
pre-school to high school. Every single student who attends
the school has their name engraved in a plaque outside in
the main courtyard. In this way, every student is honoured
and remembered. The school motto is “Your success and
happiness must never be at the expense of anyone else”. While the
HSC students participated in group work in the English
class, we toured the massive school and grounds. When the
school was originally built, the grounds were a haven for
fireflies, so in keeping with the values of the school, a special
garden was created for them. In June, students head outside
to sit amongst the brilliant lights. Interested students also
tend the massive Koi pond and may participate in caring for
the grounds. Dr. Shiota honoured us with a private visit, a
discussion about the values of both our cultures and we
exchanged gifts between schools. We were also treated to a
traditional Tea Ceremony and the school choir sang us a
variety of songs, directed by one of their Senior School
students. Mrs. Uchida hopes to offer exchange opportunities
to our Senior School students and the Kansai Soka School
in Osaka.
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Kitano Temmangu Shrine, the Golden Pavillion at the
Kinkakuji Temple and lunch at the base of the
spectacular Kiyomizu Temple. We were very fortunate to
witness Kyoto preparing for the Gion Matsuri, a festival
that dates back to the year 869. A plague hit the capital
city Kyoto, and the Emperor dispatched his special
messenger to Yasaka Shrine to pray for the immediate end
of the terrible plague. He also commanded Yasaka Shrine
to erect 66 halberds representing each of the provinces of
the country. Today there are 32 floats, each decorated with
treasures from ancient China, Persia, Old Korea, Holland,
France and other countries noted for fine treasures, a practice
that began in the Tokugawa Period (17th century).
When we left Osaka, we headed to Hiroshima and the Island of
Miyajima. We were all humbled by the devastation caused by the
dropping of the nuclear bomb there. The Peace Museum houses
a large diorama of the explosion site and there is so much
memorabilia to take in. We learned that everyone born in
Hiroshima and living there at the time of impact and everyone
born there since, is considered a “survivor”. Every person’s name
is inscribed in a huge book as they pass on, even today. One of
the worst typhoons in Japan’s history struck Hiroshima two days
after the bomb was dropped there, washing away the worst of the
radioactive material. As a result, in a city where nothing was to
grow for 75 years, only a few months later in October, the first
Oleander shoots were already poking through the ground. One
particular story was quite haunting. A young girl, who survived the
bomb, had a dream to participate in the Olympics. After years of
training, it was discovered that she had developed leukemia after
all. While she continued to train, she folded paper cranes as each
crane is said to bring 1000 years of life, but she was overcome
by her illness and passed away. In the park, there is a memorial
to this young woman who never lost hope. When you visit, you
are encouraged to fold a crane that becomes part of a chain of
cranes and hangs in immense glass containers with all the other
chains of cranes.
While our visit to Hiroshima had a sobering influence, we were
treated to a wonderful visit of one of Japan’s three most
beautiful sites, the Island of Miyajima. On the ferry ride we saw
how oysters (many produce pearls) are grown on the underside
of huge floating rafts.
Our tour of Kyoto, the former capital of Japan, brought us to
many famous tourist attractions including the Nijo Castle, the
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Despite the damage caused by the typhoon, we were able to leave
Kyoto late in the afternoon on the Shinkansen Bullet Train headed
for Tokyo. Mrs. Uchida, Taeko and I headed to Mt. Fuji, and we
were blessed with a view of the peak on our way down from the
mountain when the thick, misty clouds suddenly opened to reveal
Mt. Fuji’s summit. What a sight! After an afternoon of shopping
in the Ginza district the next day, we headed to the famous
Kabuki-za theatre to see Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in Japanese.
This entirely male-performed play was elaborately staged with
moving Japanese residence fronts, bridges in flower gardens and
of course, the colourful Kabuki costumes. We even had time
during the intermission to enjoy the contents of a Bento Box.
Tired and grateful, we headed back to Canada in the luxury of
one of the new Boeing 747 planes. We all pledged our
determination to return to Japan in the not-so-distant future as
we knew we had only had a glimpse of the many treasures this
tiny but historically rich country has to offer. A very special thank
you goes to Mrs. Michiyo Uchida for all her attention to the
creature comforts of our passengers and the wonderfully varied
and full itinerary in Japan.
Arigatou, Sayonara
Mrs. Gudrun Mitterling
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France
This June, 31 students in Grades 8 and 9 travelled to
Provence in the South of France where they honed their
French language skills and learned about the history,
traditions and of course, the regional food specialties. Sunny
warm weather, fields of lavender and the blue Mediterranean
Sea provided the idyllic backdrop for this unique learning
experience. All students and even the teacher chaperones
(Laur-Ann Camus, Jean-Claude Camus and Michael Dean)
were billeted with local families in the historic town of
Avignon, once home to Roman Catholic Popes and also
celebrated for its famous bridge.
Each day began with morning lessons in the “centre-ville”
of Avignon. In classes, students practised their oral French,
learned about French culture: music, art, food and customs.
A highlight of the lessons was an opportunity to go to the
town market and interview vendors about their products.
We also had fun playing “petanque” in the park. This game
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is similar to Italian bocce ball,
and is very popular throughout southern France. Our
afternoons were spent exploring neighbouring cities and sites
in Provence. We travelled through the Camargue—the wild
west of France—where French cowboys “gardons”, wild
white horses, and bulls are a typical site. In the city of Arles
we visited the Roman amphitheatre where tourists often go
to see bullfights, and we saw the Café de Nuit (the subject
of one of Vincent van Gogh’s works of art). Our daily trips
also took us to see the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct,
the picturesque towns of Gordes and Roussion and the
sandy beaches of Ste. Marie sur Mer. A few of our more
energetic trips were a canoe trip down the Sorgue River and
a bike ride and a scavenger hunt through Avignon.
On our way to Nice we spent the afternoon in Aix en
Provence, the capital of Provence, where streets were lined
with beautiful art, quaint cafés and chic boutiques. In Aix,
students from all over the world come to study, hoping to
master the French language. No one would have objected if
this beautiful city was our home base—certainly a thought
for our next trip. The flower market and the unique pebbled
beaches of Nice were the final destination of our two week
adventure. We all appreciated a chance to relax in the sun,
to swim and to purchase a few more souvenirs.
One student said her biggest regret would have
been turning down this experience; there really is
nothing like it. Of course, everyone has their
own special memories, but they all agreed that
the ice cream in France is amazing! They loved
jumping off the cliffs into the river by the Pont du Gard and
the beaches in Nice. They also thought that staying with the
families was a great way to improve their French—everyone
felt so much more confident in their language skills at the
end of the two weeks. All the students loved having the
independence that this trip offered them. Walking to school
each day, being able to order their lunch in a local café and
having free time to explore Avignon and the towns we visited
were new and enjoyable experiences. When we asked
whether the trip should be repeated, not only did they say
yes, but they asked if they could go again. Given the positive
experience and the comments from this year’s students we
have decided to repeat the trip in June of 2009.
Mme Laur-Anne Camus
“It was very educational; not only did we learn about the French
language, culture, and cuisine, but also many practical things, such as
why you shouldn’t stay up for thirty hours straight.
We asked the students what they thought of the trip.
We visited many popular sites in France. We explored caves, jumped
off cliffs at the Pont du Gard, danced on the Pont d’Avignon, and
kayaked on the Sorgue. We took many tours, including one of the
lovely parking garages in Nice, led by our experienced guide, Mr. Dean.
“Unforgettable,” they said. “It was a once in a lifetime
experience.”
All in all, it was a great trip. We came back exhausted, sunburned,
bruised, happy, and who knows, maybe we even learned some French!”
- Alison Castle, HSC Student
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Honduras
In August, eight students from HSC spent two weeks engaged in
ecological research in Honduras. Under the auspices of Operation
Wallacea, a British organization that provides a combination of
ecological experience for high school students, research
opportunities for graduate students, and habitat monitoring for
developing nations, the students spent a week in the jungles of
Cusuco National Park and a week on the reefs of the research
island, Cayos Cochinos.
The participants experienced rough living in tents and jungle
hammocks, exhausting but exhilarating mountain hiking, a canopy
climb, and extensive scuba diving and snorkeling. In the jungle, they
completed vegetation surveys in areas off the trails, as part of the
long-term monitoring effort in the national park. These surveys
provide support for researchers working on studies of everything
from howler monkeys to butterflies, and as a baseline for
management efforts by the park authorities. On the island they
undertook a number of dives and studied reef ecology in
considerable depth. Despite some disappointment when rain
washed out the bird banding experience, most of the students
also participated in hikes with researchers to look for beetles,
reptiles and amphibians.
Four of the students completed additional research and
written work during the summer to qualify for a course credit
in Interdisciplinary Studies at the Grade 12 level, while two
used the experience as part of their Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award requirements. Everyone had an unforgettable summer
experience. Special thanks go to Mr. Burrows, who filled in as
staff advisor at the last minute when an accident put Dr. Moffatt
out of commission.
Dr. David Moffatt
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Alumni Homecoming
2007
On Saturday, September 15,
2007 Hillfield Strathallan
College held its annual
Homecoming Celebration
and Welcome Back Reunion
& Alumni Dinner.
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Every year our
Homecoming event gets bigger and better.
This year over 1,500 parents, grandparents,
athletes, pets, alumni and friends came to the
College to share in the good times. We were excited to
see over 30 vendors offering their wares in the HSC Village
where everyone did some serious shopping to help support
our community.
We celebrated the beginning of the school year with athletic
games, live jazz, a House Marketplace, Pets on Parade, a BBQ
lunch on the lawn and the Parents of Alumni Sweets & Café.
“I was in the Parents of Alumni Sweets & Café. What I remember
was all the happy parents, students, alums and friends wanting
warm coffee, enjoying a wonderful day, all with smiles.” said Diane
Selby, Past President of the Parents’ Association and HSC parent.
“It was a happy place to spend the day and I was fortunate to
catch up with a friend I hadn't seen in ten years. An amazing day!”
The House fundraising events
were wonderful, for both the participants and the donors.
Cedar/More ran a car wash and a hugely popular ‘Dunk Tank’.
Pine/Yre operated a 50/50 draw which was finally claimed by an
Appleby family. They also offered exotic Henna tattoos (Don’t
worry parents, they aren’t permanent!). Birch/Earn provided
colourful face painting and oversaw the always thrilling
cupcake walk.
This year, over $35,000 in donations and gifts in kind was
received! The Homecoming Participation Trophy was returned
to its original owners, Cedar/More who raised over $1,100. At
the Homecoming Dinner, Dr. Tom Matthews was presented with
a generous cheque from the class of 1982 which will go to the
Excelsior Annual Giving Campaign.
This year, HSC invited many independent schools to send their
teams to challenge the College’s athletes in a fast-paced roundrobin tournament as well as in individual games. Schools attending
included Appleby College, Ridley College, St. Andrew’s College,
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Upper Canada College, Sterling Hall and
Bayview Glen. After a good BBQ lunch, the
athletes hit the field.
HSC performed magnificently, dominating the opposition
and losing only two games!
“While the weather was cool, it was perfect for those playing on our beautiful
fields. Teams looked great supporting our school colours in some of the new
uniforms. Most teams were victorious, all were successful.”
- Athletic Director, Sylvia Griffin
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Every Homecoming we invite
the Alumni to form teams to compete
with current students of the College. For the
fourth straight year, the juggernauts also known
as the Alumni soccer and Basketball teams defeated the Senior
Teams. Maybe next year!
A big ‘Thank-you’ to all the volunteers, alumni, parents and
of course, the students who made Homecoming 2007 such
a successful, joyful affair. We would also like to give special
mention to our generous sponsors, Eveley International and
The Landing Restaurant.
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CONNECTIONS
Hillfield Strathallan College is an incredibly tight-knit community of students, their
supporters and our alumni. As such, we are pleased to have heard from so many of you
since our magazine was last published and congratulate you on your accomplishments!
The following are a number of updates that have come across the alumni office desk,
proving once again that HSC alumni are prepared for just about anything! Take a moment
to catch up on former colleagues, to celebrate their accomplishments, or simply to
remember those who have left our community.
We hope to hear from more of you! Stay connected by completing the online form located
on the “HSC Community” page of our website, www.hsc.on.ca, by contacting us at
905-389-1367, ext. 102 or by mail to 299 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, ON L9C 1G3.
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2007-2008 Alumni Association Executive
It is Your Alumni Association!
Fred Morison ’79
President
Judith King-Siganski ’62
Past President
There are many opportunities to stay in touch or to
re-connect with HSC through our alumni program.
Liane Ormond ’78
Vice President
For more information please contact:
Mark Hunter ’88
Award and Recognition Chair
Rob Alexander ’89
Golf Classic Chair
Dawn Eveley ’78
Homecoming Chair
Ted Helwig
Outreach Chair
Mike Branch ’99
Young Alumni Representative
Donna Baillie
Parents of Alumni Liaison
David Simpson ’73
Advisor
John Simpson ’75
Advsior
Herb Wodehouse ’71
Advisor
Sam DeTuba ’96
Advisor
Sheriann Heath-Johnston
Alumni Manager (Advisor)
Sheriann Heath-Johnston
Alumni Relation Manager
heathsh@hsc.on.ca
Or contact the Alumni Association President
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Bailey Schroeder ’03
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Group, a company specializing in leadership
training, management consulting and
keynote speaking. Between 1996 and 2001,
Ron was the President and CEO of the NHL’s
Calgary Flames.
Elizabeth (Betsy)
Wilson-Crabb ’67
Betsy Wilson-Crabb ’67 retired from her
retail pet businesses in Oakville and currently
resides on the Eastern Shore in Nova Scotia.
Betsy is staying busy with her new company,
Elizabeth Interiors.
Harrison Arrell ’69
Bailey Schroeder ’03 is studying as an
English major at Columbia University
with the intention of eventually
attending law school. She was
recruited by Columbia to play soccer
at the school and has certainly
distinguished herself as an exceptional
athlete. In 2006, she was co-captain of
the Columbia Lion’s team when they
won the Ivy League title, an
accomplishment the team had never
achieved before. She may also be
prescient, saying in 2004, “I really
think we have the potential to be a
very good team. Give it two years and
we will win the Ivy League title.”
The Honourable Harrison S. Arrell ’69 is
currently a judge of the Superior Court of
Justice in and for the Province of Ontario.
A distinguished lawyer with the firm Sullivan,
Festeryga, Lawlor & Arrell in Hamilton,
Mr. Justice Arrell received the Bicentennial
Award of Merit from the Law Society of
Upper Canada in 1997 as well as the Lee
Samis Award of Excellence from the
Canadian Defence Lawyers Association in
2005. Mr. Justice Arrell has acted as Past
Chair of Crime Stoppers of Hamilton and
Past President and Director of the Canadian
Defence Lawyers Association.
Gary Campaigne ’69
Bruce Bates ’47 is a trustee of Miss Porter’s
Day School in Farmington, CT, founded in
1842. The Board is just completing the first
phase of raising capital, primarily for
endowment and has raised in excess of
$50,000,000!
Gary Campaigne ’69 reports that son Wesley
(HSC student from K-Gr. 7) continued to
excel academically. At his high school
graduation he won the Governor General’s
Medal and was offered an entrance
scholarship to study System Design
Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
He graduated in 2005 and is currently earning
his Master’s Degree in engineering.
George Glover ’64
Alex Pazaratz ’70
George Glover ’64 is currently Counsel to
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP.
The Honourable Alex Pazaratz ’70 is a Judge
of the Superior Court branch of the Superior
Court of Justice in and for the Province of
Ontario. Mr. Justice Pazaratz received a
Bachelor of Law in 1977 and an Honours
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) in 1974
from McMaster University. Mr. Justice
Pazaratz specializes in Family Law and has
been a citizen appointee on the Alternative
Transit Technology Study sponsored jointly
by the Hamilton Street Railway and the
Ontario Ministry of Transport.
Bruce Bates ’47
Ron Bremner ’67
Ron Bremner ’67 is the Vice-Chairman of
Insight Sports Ltd., a company operating
three specialty television networks and
holding a significant interest in the NHL
Network, a 24-hour hockey channel. Ron is
also President of Gold Medal Consulting
Robb Webb ’74
Robb Webb ’74 currently makes his home in
Texas but has just accepted the position of
Chief Human Resources Officer for the
Global Hyatt Corporation based in Chicago.
He is very excited for the opportunity and is
thrilled to be a bit closer to HSC.
Patrick Bermingham ’76
Patrick Bermingham ’76 recently completed
an exhibit at the Cross MacKenzie Ceramic
Arts Gallery in Washington, DC. Patrick’s
exhibit included wonderful terracotta bas
reliefs, nudes and equestrian works. Patrick
also creates one-of-a-kind ceramic fireplaces.
One of Patrick’s pieces, a bust of Commodore
Taylor is prominently and proudly displayed
in the Holton Building on the HSC campus.
Jayne (Helwig) Parker ’76
Jayne (Helwig) Parker ‘76 is currently residing
in Cargill, Ontario with her husband Roger,
and two children Zachary and Emma. Jane
runs a Human Resource Consulting Business
called Insight HR Solutions specializing in
training and development, needs assessments
and human rights legislation.
Judith Lax-Zeldin ’77
Judith Lax-Zeldin ’77 is the President Director
and one of the founders of LARASAN
Pharmaceutical Corporation. Judith is a
former employee of the Royal Bank of
Canada where, for several years, she worked
in the area of corporate lending before
leaving the job to form her own company,
Tennen Management Services. Subsequently,
Judith joined the law firm of Kazman and
Associates and worked in the areas of
litigation, family, corporate, civil and criminal
law. She currently lives in Toronto but spends
a good deal of time in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Jill Pilgrim ’77
Jill Pilgrim ’77 is the General Counsel of the
Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA),
a job of international importance. A former
track athlete at HSC, Jill worked diligently as
General Counsel and Director of Business
affairs for USA Track and Field (USATF).
According to the USATF, Jill was dedicated to
their organization and they described her as
“one of our most accomplished and longeststanding employees”.
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Todd Fraleigh ’79
Sheila E. (Betty) Gorlitz ’82
Todd Fraleigh ’79, according to his brother
Greg, ’75, has a “positive mental attitude
derived from HSC and its Alumni” which
helped him battle throat cancer this past
year. Todd has responded well to treatment
and continues improving each day. His
friends from the HSC community are thinking
about Todd and wish him all the best.
Betty Gorlitz ’82 is an accountant living in
Vancouver, BC. She is an avid golfer and
hits the links whenever she gets a chance.
Jane Mulkewich ’80
Jane Mulkewich ’80 sits on the police services
board, and is a former Hamilton police
community relations liaison and human
rights advocate at McMaster University.
Alex Winch ’81
Alex Winch ’81 is
President of
Mondial Energy
Inc., a financial
intermediary in the
energy sector.
Mondial Energy is
focused on clean,
renewable energy sources and the company
has garnered rave reviews for its dedication to
maintaining a clean environment.
Class of 1982
Give Back to HSC
Liz Falco representing the class of
1982 presented a $1,000 cheque to
Dr. Tom Matthews during the
Welcome Back Dinner on Saturday
September 15, 2007. Over 100
reunion guests had attended the
dinner representing class years ending
in “7” and “3”.
Bruce Simpson ’82
Bruce Simpson ’82 lives in Toronto and has
started a new communications company
called Switch Gear.
Alan Gordon ’87
Alan Gordon ’87 was called to the Bar on
January 25, 2007. Alan will continue working
at Mackesy Smye Law Firm in Hamilton as a
personal injury litigator. Congratulations Alan!
Nicola Gillyatt ’88
Nicola Gillyatt ’88 has started a new business
called NeatNic Homes to help homeowners
“Be Prepared to Sell”. She works with realtors
and homeowners throughout Ontario and
her website can be viewed at
www.neatnichomes.ca.
Mark Hunter ’88
Mark Hunter ’88 is now a partner at
Brownlow and Associates. He is the past
president of the Hamilton and District
Chartered Accountants Association, a
member of the Hillfield Strathallan College
Alumni Executive and an advisor to the
Hillfield Strathallan College Board of
Governors’ Finance Committee.
Justine Fedak ’89
Justine Fedak ’89 is currently the Chief Marketing
Officer of the BMO-owned Harris Bank.
Kristel Petropolous ’89
Kristel Petropolous ’89 reached out to the
HSC Alumni Association for help which we
gladly offered. Kristel’s husband Stuart was in
need of a liver transplant and the couple
were searching for potential donors. It turns
out that our search was unnecessary as, after
testing, it turned out Kristal was a perfect
match! In July, Stuart received his transplant
and both he and Kristal are doing very well.
They wish to give their thanks to all their
friends at HSC.
Laura Maddison ’90
Laura Maddison ’90 is a Human Resource
Project Coordinator for Medecins Sans
Frontières - Suisse, an international
humanitarian aid organization. She is
currently living and working in
Kampala, Uganda.
Avvey Peters ’90
Avvey Peters ’90 resides in Waterloo with
her husband David Drewe. She is the
Executive Director of Communications and
Government Relations for the Communitech
Technology Association.
Lisa (McDonald) Roddie ’88
Lisa Roddie ’88 is currently living in
Peterborough with her husband Bob
and their children, Shelly, 7, and Grant, 4.
She is working as the Manager of the
YMCA Peterborough.
Trish Turliuk ’88
Trish Turliuk ’88 is looking to reconnect with
HSC alum and though she currently lives in
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Halifax, NS, she plans on moving back to
Ontario in the near future. Her website can
be seen at www.trishturliuk.ca.
Sheila Singh ’90
Sheila Singh ’90 is this year’s winner of the
ICCC Professional Female Award. She is
extremely busy at the moment, starting her
own lab at McMaster University to work on
stem cell and cancer research. She will also
be working at McMaster Children’s Hospital
as a pediatric neurosurgeon.
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Darren Johnston ’91
Keegan Johnson ’93
Gema Zamprogna ’95
Darren Johnston ’91 received his BA from the
Cinncinati Conservatory of Music and has
two new CDs out which were released in
May. He writes and performs his original
music and feels ‘blessed’ that he is also able
to travel while doing it!
Keegan Johnson ’93 and his wife recently
started a charity to raise money for research
into a rare genetic disorder called PraderWillis Syndrome, which their two-year-old
son Dante has. In two years, the charity has
raised an incredible $150,000. For more
information about the charity and how you
can help, go to the website at
www.onesmallstep.ca
Gema Zamprogna ’95, along with her sister
Amanda and father Lou (Director of the
Performing Arts Programme, Theatre
Aquarius) will be producing a first for
Hamilton audiences—the Aquarius 2007
season will include a two-day “Homecoming”
show to celebrate the accomplishments of
the programme’s famous alumni. For more
information, contact Lou Zamprogna at
lzamprogna@theatreaquarius.org.
Sophie-Jane Hunt ’92
Sophie-Jane ’92 is a
lawyer practising
admiralty and
maritime litigation
at MFB Solicitors in
London, England.
Matthew Menon ’92
Matthew Menon ’92 is currently residing
in Vancouver, BC, where he is an Orthopedic
Trauma Surgeon at the University of
British Colombia.
Clare (Hargreave) Peddle ’92
Clare Peddle ’92 was Head Girl at HSC
during her final year in 1992. She currently
works as a social worker at St. Joseph’s
Health Centre in Toronto where she counsels
oncology patients. Clare was featured in a
truly inspirational story in the Toronto Sun.
Kathleen Robertson ’92
Kathleen Robertson ’92 has a small but key
part in the big-budget film Hollywoodland as
one of the characters having dinner with TV
Superman George Reeves (played by Ben
Affleck) the night he dies. She has a Gemini
nomination for playing Hamilton’s famed
femme fatale Evelyn Dick in Torso, and a
co-lead role in her latest project, Last Exit.
Carolyn (Hannaford) Sterchi ’92
Carolyn Sterchi ’92 and her husband John live
in Elmsdale, NS. Carolyn is a Naturopathic
Doctor with the East Hants Naturopathic
Medical Clinic.
Matthew Di Silvestro ’93
Matthew Di Silvestro ’93 and his wife Julie
(Deimling) are now living in Calgary, AB.
Matthew is working extremely hard as an
Orthopedic Surgery Resident for the Calgary
Health Region.
Tung-han (’Sebastian’) Yang ’93
Sebastian Yang ’93 completed his BS in
Hospitality and Administration before
moving on to complete an MHA in
Hospitality. Sebastian is an Executive
Consultant for Regimen Management
Consulting Company in Taiwan.
Jason Pratt ’94
Jason Pratt ’94 is an accountant for Lakeport
Brewing, which we are sure comes with
certain unnamed benefits. During his time at
HSC, Jason played a mean trombone and still
offers his services for our alumni musicals.
Kate Lazier ’95
Kate Lazier ’95 lives in Toronto with her
daughter Beth. Kate practises Charity law
with the firm Miller Thomson.
Sarah Stewart ’95
Sarah Stewart ’95 is working towards a
doctorate at the Station Biologique de
Roscoff in Brittany, France, having won a
Pierre et Marie Curie Fellowship.
Norman Chan ’96
Norman Chan ’96, his wife Rita and their
children Beverly and Christopher reside in
Hamilton, Ontario. Norman is a physician.
Geoff Conant ’96
Geoff Conant ’96 is the Vice President of
Sales and Acquisitions for SDI Marketing.
According to SDI, Geoff and his team have
built one of the largest specialty marketing
divisions in Canada, scheduling over 20,000
events for 2007.
Ian Alexander MacDougall ’97
Ian Alexander MacDougall ’97 graduated
from the McMaster School of Medicine on
June 18, 2007. He attended HSC from
Grade 1 and was Head Boy during his final
year at the College.
Tim Ferris ’96
Tim Ferris ’96 recently opened ‘Average Joe
Sports Club’, a gym focusing on fun, meeting
people and getting active. The club also
promotes and runs coed sports leagues for
adults and corporate events in the Burlington
and Oakville areas. You can visit the club’s
website at www.averagejoesports.ca.
Ainsley Vince ’96
Ainsley Vince ’96 has a passion for all things
equestrian that certainly hasn’t diminished
over time. She began competing in the pony
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division as a 10-year-old and hasn’t looked
back. She was one of Canada’s top
equitation and hunter riders for many years
and has received many accolades and
awards. As a rookie, Ainsley had outstanding
success with her horse Hocus Pocus and
placed consistently during World Cup
Qualifiers in 1995. She was named to the
Canadian Show Jumping Team short list and
was awarded the Firestone Development
Scholarship in that same year. Ainsley has
competed for Canada three times at the
World Cup Finals. She and her top mount
‘Catch-22’ also won back-to-back victories at
the Canadian Show Jumping Champions
event. Ainsley opened and currently operates
a training and sales business in Milton, ON.
Thomas D. (Dave) Marshall ’97
Dave Marshall ’97 and his wife Janey (Joo) ’96,
live in Ottawa. Dave is currently completing
a Masters Degree in Law at the University
of Ottawa.
Salimah Mussani ’97
Salimah Mussani ’97 turned in her best backto-back rounds during the CN Canadian
Women’s Tour event at the Ottawa Hunt and
Golf Club, posting her second straight win by
eight strokes. In June, Mussani won the
Canadian Women’s Tour stop in Barrie and
followed that up by taking the Michelob
Ultra Players Championship, the only major
on the Duramed Futures Tour.
Travis Schneider ’97
Travis Schneider ’97 started his own
company in LA after graduating from Wilfrid
Laurier University with a degree in business.
He has made a job out of working behind
the scenes with the stars and artists to bring
the most recent fashions to the fans on his
website www.starbrand.tv .where people can
search for and buy the latest items that the
stars are wearing.
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Sunjay Sharma ’98
Zoe Zwolak ’01
Sunjay Sharma ’98, completed an Honours
B.Sc at McMaster University. He has moved
on to London, ON and is in his second year
of medical school at the University of
Western Ontario.
Zoe Zwolak ’01 is currently Public Relations
and Partnerships Coordinator with Tilley
Endurables in Toronto.
James Stewart ’99
Karan Puri ’01 graduated from the University
of Guelph with a Bachelor of Commerce.
After earning his degree, Karan worked on a
contractual basis for the TDL Group, which
he recently completed. He is actively pursuing
his keen interest in marketing and is looking
to connect with other HSC alumni who might
be in the field.
James Stewart ’99 has just completed his
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
(Computers) and is working at Princess
Margaret Hospital in the Department of
Radiation Oncology.
Cherie Gyorffy ’00
Cherie Gyorffy ’00 graduated from the
University of Western Ontario with a Doctor
of Dental Surgery with distinction. Cherie has
joined the Dental Arts Centre in London,
Ontario to pursue her passion and
enthusiasm for family dental care.
Michelle S. Norris ’00
Michelle S. Norris ’00 earned an Honours BA
in Communication Studies from McMaster
University. She is currently living and working
in Malaysia. Michelle is the lead buyer for the
Follett Higher Education Group.
Leanne Ciancone ’01
Leanne Ciancone ’01 was recognized for her
volunteer work with GenNext, SPCA in
Vancouver, and Big Brothers.
Zachary E. Kominar ’01
Zachary E. Kominar ’01, a Law student at
Bond University in Australia, received a
Bursary from SpartaMatrix in November
2006. Zach will complete his Juris Doctor in
October. Zach is currently working as a
researcher for the law department and is
helping prepare a textbook, E-Commerce
and The Law.
Karan Puri ’01
Reina Hassell ’02
Reina Hassell ’02 is currently completing the
MSc. Forensic Science program at King’s
College in London, England. She is intent on
finding a job there next year after graduation.
Jason Porr ’02
Jason Porr ’02 grew up loving sports
and always competed for HSC. He
began competitive mountain biking
during his time at the College,
something which he continues to
pursue today. Jason completed an
honours degree in Human Kinetics
at the University of Ottawa and is
currently attending The Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College. He
was a motivating force behind the
‘Unleash Your Potential’ health
promotion tour. The tour increased
awareness of health and wellness
lifestyle choices Canadians can make.
Jason and his team rallied support
including: team sponsorship, gifts in
kind and financial needs to help
reach over 3 million Canadians with
their important message. He
specifically reached out to HSC
alumni for support.
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Laura (Siverns) Curtis ’03
Chris Willes ’04
Laura Curtis ’03 has graduated from The
University of Guelph’s Youth and Family
program in August of 2007.
Chris Willes ’04 will be attending a class
taught by world-class film director Atom
Egoyan at U of T next year. Chris was one of
ten fourth-year students chosen for the
course and the only Jazz student picked.
Christine Van Geyn ’03
Christine Van Geyn ’03 received an Honours
B.A. in Political Science/Ethics from the
University of Toronto.
Michelle Hunter ’03
Michelle Hunter ’03 was accepted to complete
her Master’s degree at Emerson College in
Boston for Media Print and Journalism.
Harriet Rogers ’05
Harriet Rogers ’05 is now in her second year
at Ontario College of Art and Design. She
spent the summer helping to create and
facilitate a children’s museum at the new Eva
Rothwell Community Centre in Hamilton.
She helped the kids learn research skills,
create projects and present their ideas and
knowledge to audiences.
Jacqueline Otaguro ’03
Jacqueline Otaguro ’03 is in the process
of completing research as an Assistant
Theoretical Physicist at McMaster University.
She completed her B.Sc in Physics and
Astronomy and is working towards an MSc in
Astronomy, both at McMaster.
Simran Chaudhri ’04
Simran
Chaudri ’04 is
in his final
year of an
Honours
Degree in
physiology at
McGill
University. This past summer, Simran
volunteered with a doctor in Thailand
offering medical services to the hill tribes of
that country. Simran and Dr. David Mar Naw
would travel from village to village providing
medicine, doing check-ups as well as other
medical procedures that the villagers would
otherwise be unable to receive. Simran often
ate with the villagers and many times slept in
their homes, often on the kitchen floor! If
you want to learn more about how you can
help the NGO Simran worked with, their
website can be viewed at www.wtinad.org.
Christopher Sanger ’06
Christopher Sanger ’06 stood out from a
group of 19 nominees representing schools
from across the Burlington/Hamilton
communities and was awarded the YMCA
Canada Peace Medal at the end of 2006.
The award is for those who have
demonstrated ways to live in peace and
harmony in our diverse society, thereby
creating a non-violent society. Congratulations
on this wonderful award Christopher!
Matt Rolston ’07
Matt Rolston ’07 is extremely excited to be in
his first year in the Hospitality program at
Niagara College. He dropped us a line to
tell of his surprise when he bumped into HSC
grad Chris Anderson in one of his classes!
Births
Anne Guyatt ’92
Anne Guyatt ’92 is expecting her first baby,
due in November. She and husband Rob
Davies ended their long-term contract with
the Nunavut Board of Education and moved
to Windsor, Nova Scotia where Rob is
teaching and Anne is on maternity leave.
Jennifer McQuistan ’92
Jennifer McQuistan ’92 and her husband
John announce with great pride, the birth of
their first daughter Isabella. Jennifer
graduated from the Michener Institute for
Chiropody and she and her family live in
Mississauga, ON.
Julie (Guyatt) Kinney ’94
Julie Kinney ’94 and
her husband Glen
welcomed their
second child who was
born on May 15,
2007. Emily has a
ready-made best
friend in sister Annika,
born on April 25, 2005.
Warren Mills ’94 and Christine
Mills (Romeo) ’94
The Mills are thrilled to announce the birth
of their son, Sebastian, born on April 23, 2006.
Aaron Ciancone ’95
Aaron Ciancone ’95 and wife Annie would
like to introduce you to Nathan Peter
Ciancone. The new “Little Bill” was born on
June 25th at 7:30 p.m. weighing 7 pounds,
13 ounces and was 21 inches long!
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Melissa (LaFerla-Steele)
Wedgewood ’96
Melissa and her husband Ryan are pleased to
announce the birth of their son Tyler to the
entire HSC community.
Amy (Clements) Cleva ’97
Amy Cleva ’97
and Rob Cleva
welcome baby
Olivia Miriam,
born March
15, 2007 into
a ready made
HSC family.
Grandparents Sue and Ian Budge and
Graham and Linda Clements are absolutely
beside themselves with joy. Sue is a retired
member of the Middle School faculty and Ian
is a supply teacher for the College while
Graham is an HSC set designer!
Adela Sepe (Staff)
Our own
Adela Sepe,
Headmaster’s
Secretary, and
her husband
Frank would
like to introduce,
with great
pleasure, the birth of their second daughter,
Isabella Grace, sister to Victoria Teresa.
Hilary Munn-Goldberg (Staff)
Hilary and her
husband, Ethan
would like to
introduce their
daughter Jacey
Augusta
Goldberg to the
HSC community.
Hilary and Ethan are “Loving every minute of
parenthood, even the sleepless ones!”
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Anniversaries
Susan (Helwig) Giordano ‘79
Susan (Helwig) Giordano ’79 and her
husband Sandro celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary on May 22nd with
family and friends including many HSC
alumni. Sue is currently a faculty member at
HSC and a former Head Girl.
Marriages
Anne Bermingham ’82
Anne Bermingham ’82
wed Gabriel Sedran
at Christ’s Church
Cathedral in
Hamilton a year and
one day after their
first date. At the
reception there was
a spontaneous
musical performance
by Anne, Bruce Simpson, Nora Premi and
Jennifer Haddon singing songs from their
HSC production of Godspell. The group
hadn’t performed together since their time at
the College. Special mention should be made
of Eva Kuehlem who had the foresight and
intuition to introduce the happy couple.
Annabelle (Hunt) Sandeman ’91
Annabelle Hunt ’91 married Charles Gordon
Sandeman on 3 February 2007 in
Knightsbridge, London. Annabelle was
attended by her sister Sophie-Jane Hunt
(’92). Annabelle is Associate Divisional
Director of Medical Communications at
Huntsworth Health in Buckinghamshire.
Aaron Gordon ’93
Aaron Gordon ’93
married Misty Osborne
in Niagara Falls on
September 22nd.
Several HSC alumni
and faculty attended
the wedding including
Aaron's brothers Alan
’87 and Alex ’90,
Mr. and Mrs. Helwig and Drew Maddison ’92
presided over the reception as MC.
Julia Elizabeth
Mainwaring Upton ’93
Julia Elizabeth Mainwaring Upton ’93
married David Allan MacAulay in the presence
of families and friends on May 12, 2007.
Sam De Tuba ’96
Sam De Tuba ’96
was engaged last
November to
Amber Deveau.
The pair had
their wedding at
the Tamahaac
Club in Ancaster
on September 8, 2007. It was attended by a
great many HSC Alumni and by all accounts
it was a wonderful day for everyone. Sam and
Amber will be heading off to Australia in
February for their honeymoon.
Andrew Parry ’98
Andrew Parry ’98 travelled to Columbia with
his fiancée for a family wedding with Old
Boys Kevin Rondie and David Brott at his
side. Married on July 7th in South America,
the new couple is returning to Canada for a
second wedding.
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Brandon Vedelago ’98
Brandon Vedelago
’98 married Heather
Lindsay of Toronto
on July 14th. Both
the ceremony and
the reception were
held at the Toronto
Hunt Club on the
Scarborough Bluffs and many HSC Alumni
were present. For their honeymoon, the
couple cruised the Eastern Caribbean for one
week on the Caribbean Princess.
Engagements
Mike Branch ’99
Mike Branch ’99
is currently
engaged to
Belinda Jardine
and they plan to
have their
wedding in
October 2008.
Mike has also just accepted the role of Young
Alumni Representative on the HSC Alumni
Association Executive for the 2007/08 term.
Passings
Leonard (Len) Dermott Thomas ’34
Len Thomas ’34 passed away peacefully at
McMaster Medical Centre on August 5th,
2007. Len was a veteran of the Second World
War and had recently visited the College
along with other ‘Old Boys’ to tour and
exchange memories of their time at the school.
William (Bill) Hatch ’40
Bill Hatch ’40 passed away after a brief illness
on September 3, 2007 at age 83. Bill was a
successful businessman and sportsman.
He was owner and President of McLaren’s
Foods in Hamilton.
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Spence A. Allan ’14
Spence A. Allan ’14 passed away this
year. He will be greatly missed by
granddaughter Dee Turner ’81 and the
entire family, many of whom attended
the school, including many of Dee’s aunts.
George A. Allan ’49
George A. Allen ’49 passed away
peacefully in his 75th year, at the
Henderson Hospital on Wednesday,
May 30th, 2007. George was an
Honorary Member of the HSC
Corporation. George was predeceased
by his wife Saundra Allan ’54 and will
be missed by daughter Dee Turner ’81
and Geoff Allan ’78.
Charles Chipman (Chick) Holton ’41
Charles Chipman Holton ’41 passed away at
his home on January 28, 2007 in his 82nd
year. Charles was an HSC alumnus and was a
former Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Donald R. Hamilton ’45
Donald R. Hamilton passed away suddenly,
while vacationing in Manitoba on Sunday,
June 17, 2007 at the age of 78.
Margaret Isobel (Peggy)
Ross (Brooks) ’36
Margaret Isobel Ross ’36 passed away on
March 3, 2007 in her 89th year.
Alise M. (Alexanian) Hassel ’89
Alise M. Hassel ’89 passed away on Friday,
May 11, 2007 with her loving family by her
side. Alise leaves behind her beloved husband
David, and her two sons Daniel and Zane of
Dundas. Please sign the Book of Condolence
at www.baygardens.ca.
Margaret Ewart
(mother of Alumni)
Margaret Ewart passed away on September
15th, 2006. A teacher at HSC for a number
of years in the 1970s, she was active in the
Parents’ Association and also a Past
President. Margaret was the mother of
Graham ’64, Rob ’65 and Deane ’67 as well
as the widow of Dr. H.T. Ewart, a long-time
member of the Board and a past Chair, who
was honoured as a Builder of HSC in 1988.
Doris Helen Smylski
(mother of alumni)
Doris Helen Smylski, mother of Thomas ’63
and Peter Smylski ’65, passed away peacefully
on April 3, 2007 at the age of 92.
Staff Updates
John McGuirk (Retired)
John dropped us a line to let us know he has
found a dream job. John is the projectionist
at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Hope.
He assures us that he will be receiving a
stipend but is much more excited about the
fact he will be able to watch two movies each
week for free!
Adrienne Davidson
Adrienne, our Director of College
Advancement, was the winner of the
Athena Award for women in business.
She was recognized for her volunteer
contributions with a variety of local
organizations, including Rotary and
the YMCA, and for supporting
leadership opportunities for women.
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Staff Updates
New Staff and Faculty
English
Kim DeBon
Misty Ingraham
Science
Marc Edgar
Learning/Student Services
Junior School
Melissa Mancini
Grade 1
Technology
Lisa Mitchell
Kristy Paone
Grade 2
Social Sciences
Shailau Spivak
Jeffry Whittard
Grade 3 Math,
Physical Education
Kindergarten Music and Gym Amaris Wilson
Sarah Hinton
Registered Practical Nurse Administration
Anne-Marie Scime
Director of
Admissions and Marketing
Middle School
Scott Barton
Part-time Physical
Admin. Assistant to
Education
Headmaster & Director
Kristie Anderson
of Operations
Linda Harwood
Senior School
Senior School Secretary
June Jenkins
Spanish
Administration Assistant
Margarita De
Tracy Taylor
Antunano
Social Sciences
Estelle Arthur
Montessori
Elementary Montessori
Janice McDonaldSulymka
Returning Faculty
Montessori
Laura Malar
Jackie Teggart
Deetra Whalen
Junior School
Sally Gfeller
Laurel MacMillan
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Maternity Leaves
Denis Cober
(November 2007)
Erica Fraser
Kimberley Krasevich
Hilary Munn
Academic Staff Changes
for the year 2007 - 2008
Junior School
Senior School
Literacy Coordinator
Jennifer Adams
Numeracy Coordinator
Sue Giordano
Math/PHE/Music
Sarah Hinton
Grade 2
Shailau Spivak
Co Director of Athletics
Sylvia Griffin
Department Chair
Modern Languages
Heidy Peragine
School Life Coordinator
Kris Zelinsky
Middle School
Learning Services
Susan BarnesMacDonald
Co Director of Athletics
Michael Steel
New Staff
Operations
Cleaner
Elena Babia
Maintenance
Andrew Cross
HR Assistant
Lisa Dolegowski
Administrative Staff Changes
Maternity Leave
Adela Sepe
Fiorella Hoogerdyk
Heather Rodriguez
Jennifer Vergos
Outgoing Staff
Senior School
Montessori School
Math Intern
Maria Arif
Spanish
Martha Forcucci
Math Intern
Pheobe Kok
Technology
Alex Sorgente
Social Sciences
Jeff Wilkinson
Lilian Gilchrist
Yvonne Jackson
Montessori Interns
Mr. Patrick O.
Chalkley-Steele
Miss Nadirah Essa
Miss Andrea R. Shragge
Middle School
Transportation
Sandra Gold
Joan Hassey
Kitchen
Laurel Findlater
Returning
From Leave
Math and PHE
Ian Carswell
Junior School
Leave (Sept - Dec)
Laurel MacMillan
Matron
Lou Marks
Administration
Director of Athletics
Kirk De Fazio
Director of Admissions
and Marketing
Ray Marks
Systems Manager
Laura Seki
Transportation
Bob Douglas
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UPCOMING
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Events
The Arrogant Worms
Carol Service
SPINE
Mary Lou Fallis and The Amadeus Choir
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
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HSC Gala - Venetian Carnivale
SPINE
Friday, February 8, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
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HSC Builders’ Dinner
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Parents’ Association Fair Day
Saturday, May 24, 2008
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HSC Golf Classic
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