January 2002 (no. 6) - Bishop`s University

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A publication for graduates and friends of Bishop’s University
www.ubishops.ca
Tom
Allen
’69
retires
After 22 years,
he’s handing over the reins.......10
Inside:
Dorothy Dutton ’20 turns 100 .........6
Gaiter in Guyana ..............................8
Athletic Wall of Distinction ................9
Publications Mail No. 40027187
No. 6 • January 2002
Association News
Bishop’s Alumni
Alumni Association National Committee
Graham Moodie ’69, President
([email protected])
Pam McPhail, Director of Development
([email protected])
Matt McBrine ’96, Alumni Relations Coordinator
([email protected])
Eric Mills’72, Past Pres. ([email protected])
Jacquie Scott ’90, First Vice President
[email protected]
Peter Davidson ’77, Second Vice President
([email protected])
David Jones’76, Finance Chair ([email protected])
Grant Siméon ’85, Eastern Townships Branch Pres.
([email protected])
Rob Allatt ’93 & Dan Bohinc ’94, Montreal Branch
Co-Pres. ([email protected])
([email protected])
Michelle Planche ’98, Toronto Branch President
([email protected])
Nadia Martel ’90, Member-at-large ([email protected])
Sterling Mawhinney ’88, Member-at-large
([email protected])
Jennifer Royea ’96, Member-at-large
([email protected])
Fred Scalabrini ’92, Member-at-large ([email protected])
Ex-Officio Members
Douglas Lloyd ’62 Montreal Advisory Chair
([email protected])
Rob Allen ’73, President, Alumni Football Association
([email protected])
Marie McLean, Editor, Bishop’s University News
([email protected])
Other Branch Presidents
Dave Henry ’95, BC ([email protected])
John Messenger ’97, Calgary ([email protected])
Allison (Perry) ’56 and Glyn ’57 Edwards, Edmonton
([email protected])
Shirley Kitching Duncan ’56, Gaspé
Peter Nixon ’83 and Simon Cheung ’85 Hong Kong
(Peter: [email protected])
Jill Robinson ’87, Quebec City ([email protected])
Tara Chisholm ’92, Saint John ([email protected])
John Heggie ’75, Thousand Islands,Rideau Lakes
Jennifer Hall ’92 United Kingdom
([email protected])
In this Issue
Association News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Bishop’s Alumni Around the World . . . . . . . . 2-3
Principal Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mona Bandeen donates piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Clock donated to Bishop’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Dorothy Dutton ’20 turns 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pierre Corriveau ’85: Executive-in-Residence. . 6
BU in TO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pierre Dion ’88’s secret of success . . . . . . . . . . 7
From The Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Lindsey Llewellyn ’00 in Guyana . . . . . . . . . . 8
Athletic Wall of Distinction winners . . . . . . . . 9
Tom Allen ’69 retires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Jeff Cannon Homecoming Tournament. . . . . 11
Larry Legault named new football coach . . . 11
Branch Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
News from Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Faculty Profile: Dr. Glen Wickens . . . . . . . . . 15
Bishop’s in 1941 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tributes: Howard Brown, Virginia Cowan,
Oggie Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Births, Marriages, Deaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
Through the Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-25
Donate to Bishop’s on-line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bishop’s e-mail Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Campus WorkLink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cover photos: Perry Beaton
2 • January 2002 Bishop’s University News
Message from the President
he map above illustrates the
global reach of Bishop’s
graduates. It tells an impressive tale
— thousands of men and women
working, living, and keeping the
Bishop’s spirit alive on nearly every
continent.
Beneath the surface emerges a
picture of energy and dynamism
illustrated by the wide diversity of
career paths chosen by our graduates.
Alexandra Kroeger ’90 volunteered
with CJMQ during her time on
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campus and is now a journalist with
the BBC living in Sarajevo, while
Robert MacPherson ’80, who is with
Agence France Presse, is based in
Brussels.
Jennifer Hall ’92, the European
Marketing Manager for
Pricewaterhouse Coopers, is our
London Branch President, and the cofounder of Network Canada, Europe’s
largest grouping of expatriate
Canadians.
David Smith ’88, is the
programme co-ordinator for Co-
Around the World
operation Canada-Mozambique in
Maputo, while Muhamad Norman ’91, is
an Assistant Secretary in the Indonesian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Johnson Shane ’95, lives in
Barbados where he distributes authentic
rum cakes and bagels! He recently
married Fiona Alleyne ’96, in a
ceremony attended by many of the
dozens of Bishop’s grads who call this
tiny island home.
And no account of the international
scope of the Bishop’s family would be
complete without mention of Vivian
Nunez ’01,who came to campus from
Cali, Columbia, became active on the
executive of the International Students
Association, was a member of the model
UN delegation that won two awards last
spring, and is now studying for her MA
in Sweden. Vivian’s brother, Felipe, is a
Bishop’s undergraduate.
In ways large and small Bishop’s
graduates help change the world. Now
we just need to get someone to
Antarctica. Any volunteers?
Graham Moodie ’69
Bishop’s
students around
the world
•
In our fall 2001 semester, 26
students studied abroad; this
winter 27 are abroad, for a total
of approximately 50 per year.
• Bishop’s has agreements with
450 schools in 30
countries.
[email protected]
January 2002 Bishop’s University News • 3
Principal
Issues
Photo: Grant Siméon
The high availability of scholarships at
Bishop’s was one of the deciding
factors in choosing this university.
Being eligible for an entrance
scholarship made me feel recognized as
an individual right from the start. It
reinforced the idea that trying my
hardest each and every day is worth
the effort and that, even if I’m not
always 100% satisfied with my
achievements, added together they are,
in fact, worthwhile. At university the
desire to keep my scholarship motivates
me on a daily basis. Not only is the
scholarship a much appreciated
financial aid, it is also an aid in
achieving academic excellence.
Catherine Aikman
Janyne M. Hodder
Principal
I was attracted to this school because it
was billed as a small, liberal arts
undergraduate institution. My decision
was clinched by the offer of the Mills
Scholarship in the Humanities, which
gave me full tuition plus $2000 per
year to stay at Bishop's. This is my
third year and I still have that
scholarship, having more than the 85%
minimum average to keep it.
Matthew Furrow
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In the last four
years, the number of
Bishop’s scholars has
grown dramatically,
by 82%, from 187 in
1997-98 to 340 in
fall 2001.
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When I received these letters from two
students this fall, I was even more convinced
of the importance of our scholarship
programme. Scholarships offer benefits for
everyone involved: for students who are
inspired to work hard, for faculty who find
teaching bright scholarship winners a
pleasure, and for benefactors, who have the
satisfaction of knowing they are helping
excellent students pursue their studies.
Our ability to attract excellent students
has improved with the growth of our
scholarship programme. In the last four years,
the number of Bishop’s scholars has grown
dramatically, by 82%, from 187 in 1997-98 to
340 in fall 2001. In 1997-98, 10.5% of new
students won scholarships; in fall 2001, the
percentage of first year scholarship students
was 20%. In fall 2001, 18% of our total
student population was on scholarship.
The graduation rate of scholars is greater
than students who are not on scholarship. For
example, of the incoming class of 1996-97,
80% of scholars graduated within five years
but only 55.9% of other students did —
something to consider when Bishop’s is
committed in its performance contract with
the Quebec government to improve its
graduation rate.
This fall, Bishop’s made further
improvements to its scholarship programme
to enhance its use in student recruitment, to
make our programme competitive with other
universities, to ensure advantageous
investment of scholarship donations, and to
simplify its application for marketing
purposes.
The big winners in the new programme
are students from Ontario and western
provinces. The policy is in keeping with the
expected demographic changes in students in
Quebec and the rest of Canada. A study from
AUCC (Association of Universities and
Colleges of Canada) indicates that student
numbers will remain stable or drop slightly in
Quebec, will drop in the Atlantic provinces,
but increase in Ontario, Alberta and British
Columbia. The upcoming “double cohort” in
Ontario — where the elimination in 2003 of
the OAC year in Ontario high schools will
result in both Grade 12 and OAC students
seeking entrance into universities at the same
time — also gives us reason to focus our
recruiting efforts on scholarship students in
Ontario.
We also believe it is important to
recognize and reward students who have
improved while at Bishop’s. We will continue
the practice of offering $1,000 scholarships to
students in upper years who earn first class
averages.
We are proud of our student financial aid
programme. In fact, Bishop’s ranked 4th of 21
in Maclean’s magazine’s rating of universities
this year in the category of scholarships and
bursaries as a percentage of the university’s
operating expenses: 7.26% compared to the
lead university at 8.68%. And we’ve received
a number of thank you letters similar to the
ones above to assure us that our students truly
appreciate the support — it’s much more than
financial — that scholarships give them.
The Sound of Music
Photo: Perry Beaton
Mona Blair Bandeen donates second piano to Music Department
On 16 November 2001, Bishop’s held a Gala Concert to celebrate the inauguration of its new
Hamburg Steinway grand piano, a gift from Mona Blair Bandeen. Steinway pianos are considered the
best in the world, and those crafted in Hamburg are even more special, in terms of tone-colour
range, than their New York cousins. The concert featured world-renowned soloist Richard Raymond
performing music by Beethoven and Chopin — classic repertoire for a classic instrument.
(l-r): Richard Raymond, Mona Blair Bandeen, Janyne M. Hodder
A Timely Gift
ildred Young, mother of the late Jean Young ’60,
recently donated a magnificent antique grandfather
clock to Bishop’s University.
Mildred Young received the clock as a gift from an
American woman who was a neighbour and long-time friend of
her parents. At the outbreak of World War II, the neighbour
decided to return to the United States. She couldn’t take all of
her possessions, so she gave the clock to Mildred.
Mildred and her family were in Montreal when it arrived
at their apartment in December 1939. Jean was only a few
months old. As the clock was being put into working order,
Mildred’s husband said, “This will be Jean’s clock.” When the
family moved west in 1977 — Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria —
Jean’s clock travelled with them.
On September 11, 2001 Mrs. Young donated the clock to
Bishop’s in memory of her daughter, Jean.
Jean’s clock stands in the lobby outside the Principal’s
Office. It chimes on the quarter, half and hour. The face marks
the cycle of the moon and displays pictures of the moon, an
English cottage (shown right) and a sailboat
Bishop’s is grateful to Mrs. Young for her thoughtful gift.
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Happy Birthday
Dorothy Dutton ’20 turns 100
orothy Dutton turned 100 on 9
October 2001. Miss Dutton has
led an interesting and varied
life. Born in the Gaspé, the daughter of
an Anglican clergyman, she went to
school at King’s Hall in Compton. She
graduated from Bishop’s in 1920 in
History, at a time when few women
went on to higher education.
Miss Dutton worked as a school
teacher, a business woman, and also
managed Indian Head, a large tourist
resort in New Hampshire, for many
years. When she retired, she moved
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Pierre Corriveau ’85
Bishop’s Executive-in-Residence
he third
annual
Executive-inResidence week,
organized by the
Marketing Area
Group of the
Williams School of
Business &
Economics with a
grant from The
SEED Foundation, was held from 1-4
October 2001. This is an annual event
organized for the benefit of the students
in the Williams School and the Bishop’s
community.
This year’s Executive-in-Residence
was a distinguished Bishop’s graduate,
Pierre Corriveau, who graduated in 1985
with a BBA, Concentration Marketing.
Pierre started to work for Ford
Canada immediately after graduation,
and he is still with the company. He has
moved from being a Dealer Auditor of
Marketing, Sales and Service, to
Business Management RepresentativeEastern Regional Sales, to Field
Manager, Sales & Service-Eastern
Regional Sales, to Market Representation
and Business Management ManagerEastern Regional Sales. He then moved
to the Canadian Head Office in Oakville,
Ontario where he served as Sales
Operations Manager, as Sales Analysis
Manager, and as Brand Manager - Small
Cars for all of Canada.
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Two years ago, Pierre was promoted
to Product Marketing Strategy Manager,
South America & Mexico, Global
Product Strategy & Marketing, Dearborn,
Michigan. In that position, he is
responsible for the development of new
car models for the Americas.
Pierre’s broad knowledge of the
automobile industry and the role of
marketing in the business world was
demonstrated clearly in the eight
presentations he made to our students
and the Bishop’s community. His topics
were: “The Strategic Acquisition of
Jaguar,” “Professional Training Program
at Ford, “Segmentation Methods used by
Ford,” “The Focus Launch in Canada,”
“Brand Image,” “The Role of the
Marketer in the Global Environment,”.
Lincoln Distribution Challenges” and
Showroom Design at Ford.”
In spite of his busy lecture and
presentation schedule, Pierre found time
for exchanges with many students and
faculty on a more personal level.
Pierre was deeply touched by the
opportunity to serve as Executive-inResidence at his alma mater. As I
thanked him for the memorable week, he
told me that “this is a very small payback
compared to what Bishop’s gave me.
Coming back feels much more like an
investment in myself, just as studying at
Bishop’s did 15 years ago.”
Réjean Drolet, Professor
Williams School of Business
& Economics
back to Lennoxville and got an
administrative job at Bishop’s College
School, where she worked for many
more years.
Dorothy Dutton had an abiding
passion for writing. She wrote a
number of historical novels, three of
which have been published. She wrote
continuously until she was 97! She
lives in the Wales Home in Richmond,
Quebec.
Muriel Fitzsimmons ’64
Miss Dutton’s goddaughter
BU
in
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David McBride ’93
Bishop’s announces the opening
of a new Toronto Office, staffed by
Toronto Advancement Officer David
McBride ’93.
David’s responsibilities include
fund raising, alumni relations and
student recruitment in Ontario.
The Toronto Office is located at:
Suite 2300, 1 Queen Street East
Toronto ON M5C 2W5
Tel: 416-955-4895
e-mail: [email protected]
Many thanks to Eric Innes ’71 of
YMG Capital Management Inc. who
generously donated this office space.
Pierre Dion ’88
Passion and balance the secret of success
ierre Dion,
President
and CEO of
The Reader’s
Digest
Association
(Canada) Ltd.,
shared his
experience in the
business world to
a group of 45
graduates and
friends at the Saint James’s Club in
Montreal on October 25, 2001.
How does a 37 year old become
President and CEO of a major
corporation? First, choose a career about
which you can feel passionate. Next, find
yourself a good mentor who will help
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you progress. Finally, practice good
timing. Timing is not just an accident of
fate. You can try to be in the right place
at the right time.
Forget about logging long days from
5 a.m.-9 p.m. You should strive for
balance. I work hard but I balance four
aspects of my life. Having found my
professional passion, I make my family a
priority. I schedule my children’s events
in my day timer, for instance, to make
sure I’m available for them. I also set
aside time for myself. Monday nights are
for hockey and I’ve been known to
cancel trips to head office in New York
in order to play hockey. Lastly, I’ve
become involved in the community. I
work on behalf of Centraide — as a
corporate commitment, yes, but also for
personal satisfaction. And I’m renewing
my involvement with Bishop’s, having
visited the campus last year to speak to
students and now by speaking here.
The Reader's Digest has a
circulation of 1,200,000 (1,000,000
English and 200,000 French editions),
making it the magazine with the largest
circulation in Canada. Yet the magazine
accounts for 18% of our revenue only;
the balance comes from other enterprises
such as music, books, items sold by
students, life insurance and so on.
Pierre fielded several questions from
the audience before bringing the lunch to
a close with a draw for gifts from the
Digest.
Pam McPhail
Director of Development
From The Campus
Bishop’s Student Newspaper
The quest for fast food
In Lennoxville and throughout
residence TV rooms, students wait in
hungry angst for their food delivery
service. The Campus staff
decided to put six
favourite restaurants to
“An Amazing Race.” At
precisely 22:45 EST,
orders, carefully chosen
based on their popularity with
students, were placed and the race was
on. Points were given for speed, taste,
and server/driver performance. The
results:
1. Village Grec: rating: 19.5/21 (gyro and
mini poutine. Time: 12 min, 47 sec)
2. Au Roi de la Coq Roti 18.5/21
(quarter chicken w/fries, gravy, bun
and coleslaw. Time: 25 min))
3. Jerry’s Pizzeria: 17/21 (2 chicken
subs Time: 17 min, 27 sec)
4. Ali Baba Pizza: 16/21 (2 pepperoni
pizzas. Time: 30 min, 51 sec)
5. Pita Pit: 10/5/21 (2 chicken pitas.
Time: 33 min, 31 sec)
6. Pizza Mivan 5/21 (2 quebecois pizzas,
2 cans of pop. Time: 42 min, 57 sec.)
The winners received medals made from
unused poutine containers.
D. Deacon
History 101: our school song
FYI. . .
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Raise a toas
We sang it hundreds of
times during our Frosh Week. We sing it
at football games. We even print it on Tshirts. The Bishop’s University school
song. Peter Turner ’63, a professor in the
Political Studies Department, asked me
after the “Kill McGill” football road trip
what song BU students were singing.
When I told him it was the school song,
a surprised Turner said he went to school
with the guys who wrote the song. My
interest was piqued, so I did a little
research.
On a cold Thursday night in
February 1964, during the annual
Bishop’s Winter Carnival, four students
— John Piper ’65, Douglas Tees ’65,
Ace Henderson’65 and John Martland
’64 — sang the song as part of a musical
with a local orchestra and later made a
record of it. At a football game in 1995
Tees heard the song for the first time
since 1964. “I was happy and surprised
to see what the song had become.”
It’s good to see a bit of tradition still
intact at good old B.U.
Rick Lamanna
(Honours Sociology)
Municipal Merger
• As of January 2002, the
Town of Lennoxville
became a bilingual
borough in the City of
Sherbrooke.
Bishop’s Fall 2001
semester:
• 1887 full-time students
(11 students less than
last year)
• 523 part-time students
Note:
Bishop’s postage paid
envelopes will no longer
be processed by Canada
Post.
Gaiter in Guyana
Lindsey Llewellyn ’00 finds riches in a poor village in South America
Lindsey
sharpens a
cutlass as
she and a
co-worker
take a
break from
clearing the
rainforest.
Lindsey flexes her muscles as she and her fellow volunteers show off the mess
hall they are building.
fter finishing university, I left tiny,
friendly Lennoxvegas and found myself
living a nomadic life in the metropolis
of Toronto. It was exactly what I did not want
but, then again, what did I want? That was a
question I pondered every morning, hoping
Toronto would have the answer. It didn’t, but it
did provide me an opportunity as I stumbled on
Youth Challenge International, a non-profit
organization that builds on community and
youth development.
I applied and, after a rigorous selection
process, was accepted. I soon found myself
getting excited about a three-month trip to the
interior of Guyana, South America, away from
this chaotic rat race and back to my
treeplanting days of living in a bush camp. I
had just over a year to prepare myself mentally,
physically, and financially — not much,
considering I was working full-time, was
enrolled in a certificate program at University
of Toronto, and (a habit stemmed from
Bishop’s) continued to volunteer in the
Kensington community of Toronto. By April
2001 I had the funds, and two months later was
on a plane to Guyana with 30 other Canadians.
I was placed in a small Amerindian village
called Isseneru, in a team of twelve people of
Guyanese, Aussie, and Canadian mix. There we
lived under a tarp for three months, hammocks
as our beds and mozzy nets as our blankets,
with a walkman the closest thing to electricity.
We would wake to the howls of the monkeys,
watch the morning fog cling to the rainforest,
and bathe in the black water of the Mazaruni
river. When supplies were plentiful, we would
feast on rôti, curried pumpkin, tapir, and
pineapple. On less fortunate days we would
simply have sweet rice, fried plantains, papaya
and spoonfuls of peanut butter.
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I’m the proud father of
Lindsey Llewellyn, a 2000
grad and winner of the
Purple B Award. Our Gaiter
has set out to change the
world and, in all probability,
she will change her life
much more.
She is off to the jungles
of Guyana, South America
for 10 weeks. She has no
idea what project she will be
involved with, but whatever
it is, she will return a
changed woman. She is
someone who will respect
the land, the environment
and the innocence of the
people.
I believe Bishop’s had a
lot to do with her decisions
in life. As a father, watching
your child travel thousands
of miles away to unknown
shores is a challenge. But,
like my daughter, I too will
be a different man upon her
return. Lindsey continues to
stretch her goals, and isn’t
that what university strives
to do in the final analysis?
Lionel Llewellyn
The first day of the four-day trip to Isseneru.
We were there to help build a mess hall,
clear an area in the forest for a sports field,
provide HIV awareness, give the people the
knowledge to organize their village council,
and tutor teachers in training. We gave them
nails, labour, knowledge. They gave us fruit
from their farms, fish from their river, tales
from their past. They took us in as family and
showed us their world: their resourcefulness,
their commitment to the sustainability of their
land, their religion, their love for family.
As people of a developed country with
money and power, we still have much to learn
as we continue our search for fulfilment.
Though the people of Guyana struggle to
become a “developed” country, what they have
is far richer. They embrace life and taught us to
do the same. I am honored to have played a
part in their lives.
Sadly, my time in Isseneru had to end. I
was, however, happy to leave behind the
chiggers and the sandfleas, the scorching heat,
and the malaria that tainted eight of the twelve
volunteers (including myself), but deeply miss
the curried delicacies, the Akawaio language,
the blanket of nightly stars and, of course, my
new friends. For it was in Isseneru that I fell in
love with life.
Lindsey Llewellyn ’00
Royal Bank Athletic Wall of Distinction
TONY HARRIS
B.A. ’87, DED ’88
Tony was one of the greatest
quarterbacks to play for the
Gaiters. Team captain from
1985 to 1987, Tony’s
leadership, uncanny
scrambling ability and
accurate arm led the Gaiters
to an impressive 22-5 wonloss record during his time as
a starter, including the 1986
OQIFC Championship and
Churchill Bowl appearance.
Tony earned All Canadian
status two years in a row
(1986 and 1987) and was
selected to the OQIFC all
star team both those years.
Beyond being a brilliant
multi sport athlete (OHL
goalie, single digit golf
handicap), Tony is one of the
leading golf artists in the
world. He is commissioned
to paint on the PGA, LPGA
and senior PGA tour events
and has done commissions
for the CFL and NHL.
LEROY BLUGH
B.A. ’90
Leroy is one of the most
accomplished football
players to play at Bishop’s.
From 1986 to 1988, he
displayed his awesome talent
as a linebacker. His
accomplishments were
unparalleled: three time
OQIFC All Star and three
time All Canadian. In 1988,
Leroy was the recipient of the
President’s Trophy presented
to the top defensive player in
the CIAU. In January 1989,
he participated in the
prestigious East-West Shrine
Bowl game in Palo Alto,
California, a rare honor for a
CIAU player.
Leroy was a first round
CFL draft choice (7th player
chosen) by the Edmonton
Eskimos in 1989. He played
11 seasons with the Eskimos,
including 1993 when Leroy
was an integral part of the
Grey Cup championship
team. He was a two time
CFL All Star and was voted
the Most Outstanding
Canadian in 1996.
Leroy is finishing out his
career with the Toronto
Argonauts.
JAKE VAUGHAN
B.B.A. ’87
WALLY ZATYLNY
B.A. ’87
Jake was one of the finest
defensive backs in Gaiter
history. Following an
excellent career with the
Champlain Cougars, Jake
starred in the defensive
backfield for the Gaiters
from 1984-86. In 1986, Jake
helped lead the Gaiters to an
8-2 record, including the
OQIFC championship and a
berth in the Churchill Bowl.
Jake earned All Canadian
and 1st team OQIFC all star
honours. In 1984, Jake also
played varsity basketball for
the Gaiters.
Jake was drafted by the
Toronto Argonauts in 1987
and played for two seasons.
In 1988, he started in the
Grey Cup game as a free
safety and was the kick off
return specialist.
Jake comes from one of
Canada’s most accomplished
sports families — father
Kaye is a CFL Hall of Famer
while his mother, Lucille
Wheeler, is a former world
class skier.
Jake resides in Montreal
with his wife Annie, and
three daughters.
There may never have been a
more electrifying offensive
Gaiter football player than
Wally “white lightning”
Zatylny. From 1985-87,
Wally was an exceptionally
fast wide receiver and punt
and kick off returner. During
his career, he scored 20
touchdowns in 21 games and
was a threat to score every
time he touched the ball.
Wally was awarded OQIFC
all star status for three
consecutive seasons and was
named CIAU All Canadian in
1986. In 1987, he led the
nation in reception average
and was awarded the
Alouette Alumni award as
the most outstanding Quebec
university football player.
Wally enjoyed an eight
year CFL career (7 years in
Hamilton, 1 year Toronto)
and was a CFL Eastern
conference all star in 1989.
He still holds the Hamilton
Tiger Cat career kickoff return
record with 3,373 yards.
Wally has an engaging
personality and has been in
high demand as a football
colour commentator on
Canadian television networks.
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Tom Allen ’69, DED ’70 retires from Athletics at Bishop’s
ommy Allen is retiring. He has
it. They don’t run a B&B (although, at times, it must seem so).
been connected with Bishop’s
It’s more like: ‘Here’s your bed, here’s your towels, here’s the
during the four decades that
fridge, game’s at one, see you later.”
have passed since he arrived as a young
Linda is a strong supporter of her husband and runs the
undergraduate in 1967.
gamut of emotions, especially during the football season.
During his time at Bishop’s he has
“Linda is a trooper,” says Robbie. “We joke about how grumpy
been a student, an athlete...uh, better
Tommy can be but he really can be GRUMPY, and that’s not
make that an athlete, a student, a coach,
easy to live with. In Tommy’s defence, he is usually grumpy
a teacher, an administrator and a
because things were not as right as they could or should be.”
mentor for countless students and
Tommy and Linda have two children — Sarah and Todd —
student/athletes.
who are proof positive that good things grow in Lennoxville.
His accomplishments are myriad
That the Allens are good parents is obvious in the proud
and I will not attempt to deal with them in this limited space.
young adults they have given the world but even more evident
Suffice to say he was extremely good at what he did, and
in the love, admiration and deep respect they have; parents for
Bishop’s is better for its association with him.
children and vice versa.
“He is a passionate supporter of the character of Bishop’s,”
“My brother shows the hard shell,” says Robbie, “but
says his brother Robbie ’73. “The university’s standards always
inside he cares more for his family and friends than I think
have to be the highest and he
people give him credit for. He really cares for
doesn’t like anyone who brings
people.”
those standards down.”
“Tommy Allen is a good and decent man,”
Tommy is a good friend and
He’s also a committed
says
Mike Hartmere. “He is a great role model
he is good at being a friend. He is
member of the Lennoxville
for Canadian youth and would make an
supportive without being simply a excellent ambassador or representative of
community. He was recently recheerleader and he’s not afraid
elected to the town council.
Canada in any setting.”
Tommy is a good friend and to call you on your shortcomings
’Nuff said.
he is good at being a friend. He
Rick Southam ’72
— if he thinks you can do
is supportive without being
something about them.
(For those who haven’t already seen it, I
simply a cheerleader and he’s
recommend an article by Bishop’s student Arash
not afraid to call you on your
Madani in the Gaiters 2001 program. Al Ansell,
shortcomings — if he thinks you
director of athletic facilities, says there are programs left and
can do something about them.
they can be had from him for the price of the postage. The
Michael Hartmere, now a Superior Court judge in
article and accompanying pictures are worth the modest cost.)
Connecticut, was a teammate and classmate.
Tommy is a great friend, one I feel I can rely on
when I need a friend. He is trustworthy, a very honest
guy ... always, even if he knows it may involve
something I do not particularly want to hear, which I
Retirement Party for Tom Allen
guess is also a testament to his innate courage. From
Date: February 16, 2002
the time we first met at Bishop’s, I was impressed
with Tommy’s overall personality, intelligence and
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think things through — and then had the fortitude to
do what he thought was the right thing to do.”
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Robbie is quick to concur.
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Growing up, my brother was incredibly supportive.
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If I did well Tommy would be the first to tell me so.
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On the other hand, if I screwed up, he could be
brutally honest. But if I was down or in trouble, he
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And his friends are legion; and not just former teammates
Athletics Department, Bishop’s University
and players. Because Tommy has been such an integral part of
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Bishop’s, it may come as a surprise, to some, that he has friends
For more information please call
outside of the university milieu.
Eddie
Pomykala 819-822-9600 ext 2663 or
He and his wife Linda are warm and welcoming at all times
Matt
McBrine 819-822-9600 ext 2266
and I’m sure there are plenty of times when they don’t feel like
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Larry Legault named New
Head Football Coach
Larry Legault, Gaiter offensive
coordinator for the past five
seasons, has been appointed head
coach of the Bishop’s Gaiters
football team and will take over
officially on January 1, 2002.
“It’s a tremendous honour to
accept this position,” said Larry.
“I have been at Bishop’s for the
past five years and know what an
excellent environment this
institution offers its studentathletes. We intend to continue
spreading the word and return our
program to the heights it has
previously achieved by building on the recent base
established by Tom Allen.”
Larry, a 39-year-old native of Montreal, joined the
Gaiter coaching staff as offensive coordinator in April 1997.
Prior to Bishop’s, Larry enjoyed five highly successful
seasons as the head coach of the Aix-en-Provence
Argonautes of the French Professional League. During his
tenure, the team compiled a league-best 57-11 record and
captured three national titles.
Larry graduated with a degree in exercise science from
Concordia University in 1987 and earned his master’s degree
in physical education administration at the University of
Ottawa.
Branch
Briefs
Jeff Cannon Memorial
Homecoming Golf Tournament
This year's Homecoming Jeff Cannon Memorial Golf Tournament
celebrated its 10th anniversary.
The tournament once again played to full capacity, raising over
$3500 towards the Jeff Cannon Memorial Fund. The weather was
spectacular which, much to the dismay of the golfers, contributed
to the selling out of the Smirnoff Ice Coolers, although this did not
affect the foursome of Stan Groves ’84 who shot an impressive 59
to capture the crown. Many thanks to all of those who contributed
to the success of this event, especially Jake Vaughan ’87, Abbott
Labs (John Coulter ’88), Dagwood Sandwichs (Spiro Krallis ’85),
Tommy Armour Golf (John Gutelius ’85) and the Goldon Lion Pub
(Stan Groves ’84). We look forward to another successful
tournament next year.
(l-r): Ed Cannon, Kimball Smith ’85, Stan Groves ’84, Andy Stritch,
Andy Ochman ’94.
Check out our website for upcoming events in your
area: www.ubishops.ca/alumni/events.htm
Eastern Townships
Knowlton, forty-five minutes from
Bishop’s, was the site for this year’s
Theatre Night. The evening began with a
cocktail reception at the Bishop’s
Knowlton campus, a center for
continuing education. Our second
campus has an enrollment of over 100
students with its main focus of study on
courses in Fine Arts, Languages and
Drama.
The main event, however, was still
to come — a performance of An
Anglophone is Coming to Dinner,
written by Bishop’s Drama professor
and respected playwright, George
Rideout. The play was staged at Theatre
Lac Brome and the more than 70 alumni
and friends who attended were not
disappointed. The play was excellent
and left people requesting an encore
Theatre Night event in 2002.
Special thanks to Louise Jamet and
the Knowlton campus for hosting the
pre-play reception.
New York Alumni
Kevin King ’00 and Lawrence
Stein ’01 are trying to develop a
Bishop’s University Alumni
Branch in New York City. If you
live in the tri-state area and would
like to participate in the various
scheduled events in Manhattan,
please call Kevin King at
(646) 336-1770.
Branch
Briefs
area: www.ubishops.ca/alumni/events.htm
Toronto
The Arcadian Court in downtown Toronto on November 17 was the venue for the second Toronto Alumni Ball. The evening began
with 100 alumni and guests enjoying cocktails and hor's d'oeuvres on the Art Gallery Level which overlooked the specular Arcadian
Court. That was just the beginning! Dinner was delicious, and the entertainment which followed had the young and the old dancing.
"The Fab Four." a Beatles impersonation group and the entertainers for the evening, lived up to their reputation — their appearance
and vocals definitely replicated the "real" Beatles. The evening did not end there. Following the live band, a DJ finished the night off
by playing those favorite old pub songs. Special thanks to Michelle Planche ’98, Toronto Alumni Branch President, for all her hard
work in organizing this event.
(l-r) Kathleen Bégin ’95, Eric Bégin ’94, Mario Pagliarulo, Matt
McBrine ’96, Lucie Frechette (Meloche Monnex), Scott Patton ’84,
Graham Moodie ’69
(l-r): Holly Lissaman ’98, Darren Smith ’00, Adam
Francis ’01, Sam Menard ’00, Andrew Lacas ’00, Meg
Archibald ’01, Christa Peters ’99.
Calgary
The 18th of August saw newly appointed Calgary Branch President John Messenger '97 host his first successful event in Calgary. The day
began with a dozen alumni teeing-off at the Valley Ridge Golf Course North West of Calgary. Although an official winner was not crowned,
rumor has it that, in true Bishop's form, a great time was had by all. Following the round of golf, John Messenger graciously hosted a BBQ at
his home on Valley Creek Bay. The weather was beautiful, the food was plentiful and everyone in attendance had a fantastic evening. John
would like to thank everyone who attended and looks forward to the next event. To get involved, contact [email protected]
Golfers: Don Monty ’76, Alan Davies ’82, Kevin Thygesen ’96, Drew Hunter ’96, Andrew Zollinger ’95, John Messenger ’97, Mary Webster
’97, Arden Styles ’96, Brenda King ’95, Cam Mulholland.
At the BBQ were the golfers and Grant Aberdeen ’94, Geoff Cain ’97, Paul Dunphy ’93, Paul Hudon ’95, Dianne Peers ’00, Alison Sytema ’97,
Anne Wormsbecker ’01, Sheila Curran ’01, Robert Gillies ’76, Brent Jacobs ’93, Scott Birchall ’01, Chris Gokiert ’94.
Branch
Briefs
area: www.ubishops.ca/alumni/events.htm)
B.C.
With over 240 alumni in Vancouver and another 200 in the
B.C. area, this branch has a great deal of potential. Dave Henry
’95, who recently took over as Branch President, is determined to
continue to develop this branch and make it one of the more
active areas for Bishop’s alumni.
On October 24, Dave held his first event, a pub night at the
Vertical Restaurant in Vancouver. Those in attendance had a
fantastic evening and look forward to the next event. In the works
for after Christmas is a weekend event at Whistler for alumni and
friends. Details to follow. To ensure you are on the invitation list
for this and future events in B.C. please contact Dave at :
604-678-7759 or [email protected].
Many thanks to former Branch President Erin Hart ’88 for all
his hard work in building up the branch over the years.
Montreal
Kicking off another exciting events schedule for Bishop’s
Alumni in Montreal was the Gaiters’ football victory over McGill
at Molson Stadium on September 8, which was marked by several
busloads of enthusiastic B.U. students cheering on their team.
Dozens of Montreal alumni joined the sea of purple, with a very
strong showing by our most recent graduates from the Classes of
1999 and 2000, who got together at nearby Coaster’s Bar & Grill
for a pre-game warm-up. Our lacrosse club was also victorious at
McGill on September 30 with a score of 9-3.
Thanks again to Johnny Orr ’86 and “Ye Old Orchard Pub”
who, on October 27, welcomed those who braved the weather to
see the Gaiters upset Concordia in football action. A men’s rugby
playoff game was also settled at Concordia on October 28.
On November 25, over fifty B.U. alumni & friends got
together to watch the Grey Cup game at a sold-out Olympic
Stadium. Pre-Grey Cup festivities were enjoyed by all.
Here are some 2002 Montreal event dates to remember:
• Men’s & Women’s Basketball: Jan. 17 @ McGill, Jan. 27 @
Concordia, Feb. 2 @ Concordia, Feb. 24 @ McGill.
• B.U. alumni hockey games @ the Molson Centre: February
15 (see “Gaiter Hockey Challenge”).
• 3rd B.U. Float at St-Patrick’s Day Parade: March 17 — 2nd
title defense!
• “Wildcard Event.” When? What? Where? Why? Who? It’s up
to you. If you would like to organize or simply inform fellow
alumni of an event, let us know
Hope to see some new faces! For information regarding
Montreal activities, please e-mail
Dan Bohinc ’94 ([email protected]) or
Rob Allatt ’93 ([email protected]).
Alumni in B.C. enjoyed a pub night last fall.
Gaiter Hockey Challenge
Gaiter Hockey Challenge
FEEL LIKE A PRO… The DJ fills the
Molson Centre with rockin’ tunes, the
spotlights crisscross in the darkened home
of “the Habs”… YOU step onto the ice as YOUR
name is announced in the All-Star line-up.
The National anthem is played… the puck is
dropped… quick breakaway… YOU score! The fans
cheer… especially your family. You glide back to the bench
as you watch the instant replay on the giant screen above
the C-H (Centre-“H”Ice).
That will be the scene in Montreal on February 15*,
the Friday before B.U. Winter Homecoming 2002 — two
“All-Star” type alumni and friends hockey games (5-6 p.m.
& 6-7 p.m.), with a tour of the “Habs” dressing room, all
preceded by a 1-hour open-ice skate everyone (4-5 p.m.).
This fantastic event also involves the opportunity to
purchase “Habs” game tickets vs. Boston on Jan. 30 or
Mar. 6, or Tampa on Mar. 28) at a discount ($20-$45/ea.
tax-included). Great Christmas gifts for family, friends,
employees, clients, etc. AND you’ll help make future B.U.
events possible.
This challenge, from the Montreal chapter, is extended
to ALL Bishop’s alumni & friends. Act now as numbers
are limited (especially to play). If interested, please e-mail
Dan Bohinc ’94 ([email protected]) requesting
information on playing and/or family skating and/or
tickets. Just wanna watch and see a few familiar faces?
Then pop by on the 15th.
* Feb.15 date subject to change until Jan.15
News from
Development
usic (classical, jazz, popular),
dance, plays, films, chemistry
shows, magicians, comedy
acts, children’s theatre — since 1967
Centennial Theatre has provided quality
entertainment, bringing renowned artists
from all over the world to the Bishop’s
and Eastern Townships communities.
Much of Centennial’s major
equipment and furnishings are reaching
or have exceeded their normal lifespan.
It is time — high time — a number of
these resources are replaced or
refurbished.
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Our renovation needs include:
• Reupholstering and repairing the
33-year-old seats in Centennial.
• Complete refurbishment of the
Theatre’s interior, carpeting and
furnishings.
• Replacing the fly system, which
dates from the opening of the original theatre.
• Replacing the stage floor.
• Installing a new lighting control board and dimmer
rack.
• Replacing the sound system, which dates from 1986.
The estimated cost of the renovations is $1,200,000.
By endowing one or more of our seats for $500 a seat, you
can take a permanent place in the history of Centennial
Theatre. We will be pleased to engrave a name of your
choice on our plaque, an attractive design of glass, green
marble and stainless steel, which is permanently mounted
in the lobby so that theatre goers can read the names of
Centennial’s patrons.
Your gift will help the theatre continue to play a
central role in the cultural life of Bishop’s and the Eastern
Townships.
This plaque in the lobby of Centennial Theatre
displays the names of alumni and friends of
Bishop’s who endowed a seat in the theatre to
help upgrade this important cultural centre.
For $500, you can help Centennial Theatre and
add your name or the name of someone you
wish to honour to this attractive and permanent
record of our patrons.
Order the best seats in the house
Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is my donation for _____ (number of seats) @ $500 per seat.
Seat(s) to be named in honour of (please specify if different from above): ____________________________________________
OR
I wish to support Centennial Theatre with a donation of:
$250
$100
$_______other.
I wish to make my donation over ______ years
I wish to make my donation by:
monthly
semi-annually
my cheque payable to Bishop’s University Foundation
OR
annually
VISA
MasterCard
Card No.:________________________________Expiry date:_______________Signature:______________________________
All gifts are tax deductible.
Please complete and send this form to: Alumni and Development Office, Bishop’s University, Lennoxville QC J1M 1Z7
fax: 819-822-9653 e-mail: [email protected] Visit our web site at www.ubishops.ca/development
Faculty Profile
If you look closely at the book Dr. G. Glen
Wickens of the Department of English is
holding, you can see it is upside down. It’s a
reflection of his research into the theory of
“carnival” in the works of Thomas Hardy.
nglish professor Dr. Glen Wickens
loves to see students “catch fire
and become truly interested in
literature.” And if they discover the joys
of reading his favourite writer, Thomas
Hardy, he’s even more delighted. “Hardy
is interesting because he has a foot in
two worlds. He was born in the Victorian
age in 1840 and died in 1928. He is a
transitional figure, who called into
question many cherished Victorian
beliefs. He points the way to modernism.”
Dr. Wickens claims that today’s
society still has many Victorian values,
although those values “perhaps no longer
have the same authority as they did for
Victorians. Every time there is a wedding
or a funeral, every time God is invoked
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at times of crisis, I feel the Victorians are
still with us. Many of the problems
discussed today were discussed in the
Victorian period. John Stuart Mill, for
example, was one of the first advocates
of women’s equality with men.”
Winner of the Divisional Teaching
Award for Humanities and three times
nominated for the William and Nancy
Turner Teaching Award, Dr. Wickens can
often be seen heading off to class with
nothing in his hand but his text. “My
goal in teaching is to free myself from
notes as much as possible. With no
notes, I cannot predict what is going to
happen in a class and that’s exciting and
keeps me alive in teaching.” That doesn’t
mean his class is a free-for-all. “It’s my
responsibility as a teacher to prevent the
discussion from going off on a tangent
and to keep it at a sufficiently high level.”
Dr. Wickens looks forward to the
two new courses on film he is preparing.
“I’ve always loved film. I have been
reading film criticism and film theory
and watching movies for years now.”
He has introduced film into some of
his present courses, and the experiment
has been highly successful. “In my
English Literary Tradition course, we
read Norman Maclean’s novella, A River
Runs Through It, and watched the movie.
Students loved both.” Joseph Conrad’s
book, Heart of Darkness, is studied on
its own and in its adaptation in the film,
Apocalypse Now. In his Victorian novel
course, students often watch one of the
many film versions of famous novels.
“Students enjoy film because, in many
ways, the film is the novel of today. It’s
an important part of popular culture.”
Viewing films with Dr. Wickens
often turns into an evening of fun. His
“spaghetti and film” nights at his home
every year are thoroughly enjoyed by
English students.
Dr. Wickens’ research has focussed
on Thomas Hardy’s “most difficult and
least understood work,” The Dynasts,
which has culminated in a book to
appear shortly with University of
Toronto Press. “I found Bakhtin’s [an
influential Russian literary critic] theory
of carnival gave me the key for
unlocking the strange representation of
Napoleonic history in The Dynasts and
its relationship to the philosophy of the
work. Bakhtin sees the carnival as the
moment when the old rules no longer
apply, when hierarchies are overturned.
In many respects Napoleon’s career was
‘carnivalesque’ — full of ups and downs,
full of reversals, full of crownings and
de-crownings.”
Although his book is a serious work
combining literary theory, philosophy,
and literary text, that doesn’t stop Dr.
Wickens from using the idea of
“carnival” to generate humour. At one
English Department party for faculty and
students all the professors had to wear,
as a mock crowning, Burger King party
hats for the evening. Dr. Wickens is
noted for such a “carnivalesque”
combination of humour and
seriousness.
60 Years Ago: Bishop’s in 1941
Intercollegiate athletics were discontinued because of the war. Players turned
out for the love of the game. When Bishop’s hosted the R.C.A.F football team,
the visitors had little equipment, and both teams had to play in the snow in
running shoes. The Alumni Association also suspended activities for the duration
of the war.
The student government was male. Women, who had
to find lodging off campus, were represented by the
Women’s Executive Council. The Council redecorated
the Common Room in a “drastic break away from the
traditional shabbiness of Bishop’s.”
Howard F. Brown DCL ’01
ishop’s
University
mourned the
passing on July 11,
2001 of Howard
Brown, founder
and first Head of
the Music
Department. A
native of Arkona,
Ontario, Howard showed
an early flair at the keyboard. After
musical studies at the University of
Toronto and advanced study in
performance at the Royal Conservatory,
Howard was appointed in 1949 to the
Halifax Conservatory of Music. The next
year he moved to Mount Allison
University, first as head of the Piano
Department, and then from 1953 to 1967
as Chairman of the Music Department, a
period in which Mt. A. secured its status
as the finest small university music
programme in the country. In 1967 he
accepted the challenge to start a music
programme at Bishops, and a challenge it
was.
Although Music degrees had been
given out by Bishop’s between about
1885 and 1945, there had never actually
been a Music Professor on campus.
Howard was the first and only one, and
he would devote his life to his students
and to the University. He designed the
programme and taught pretty well every
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course. He conducted musicians through
masterpieces great and small. For 16
years, in his own gentle but enthusiastic
way, he passed on his own love of music
to thousands of Bishop’s students, with
the hopes that for some, anyway, the
seed would be planted. And it was, more
often than he imagined. He succeeded in
establishing a Music Minor, then a
Music Major, and in the end he
convinced a sceptical University that
Music truly belongs with the Liberal
Arts. We owe to him the existence, and
indeed the thriving condition, of musical
education at Bishop’s.
Even after his retirement in 1983,
Howard remained a central figure in the
local musical world, whether from his
generous support of the Music
Department and of its students, from his
faithful attendance at musical events in
the region, or from his expertise and
wisdom, called upon from time to time.
His presence was enough to inspire any
musician and make them secure in the
knowledge of a literate and supportive
member of the audience.
In 2000 Howard recorded a CD.
Although he was the first to say that his
technique in his late 70s was not what it
was in his salad days, this recording is
the only surviving document of his great
and very personal gift as a pianist. Then
in April of this year, Bishop’s University
acknowledged his contributions to our
Virginia Cowan ’95
here’s a picture
someone took
at
Convocation 1995.
It’s a picture of our
group of friends
standing in a crowd,
smiling, talking.
And when I see it
these days it strikes me as
strange. Now, there’s someone missing.
Someone who, back then, we never
imagined would be leaving us so soon,
because then, those things were
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institution with the awarding of an
Honorary Doctor of Law degree. The
degree ceremony was held in the chapel
of the residence where Howard was
living. This was a full convocation, with
the attendance of the Chancellor, ViceChancellor, Vice-Principal, and other
university dignitaries, as well as family
and close friends. It included a
processional and recessional with organ,
gowns, prayers, speeches, the Latin, the
national anthem, and an excerpt from
Howard’s CD. It was all extraordinarily
moving.
Although unduly self-effacing about
his talents and contributions and the last
to understand his effect on others, in the
end he did appreciate the honorary
degree and the recognition, and the many
kind letters that came from across the
country and around the world. They told
him what we would all like to hear – that
our time on earth was well-spent, and
that we touched many people with our
goodness.
For the first time in its history, the
Department of Music will not be
welcoming back its founder; Bishop’s
will be a lesser place for this sad event.
Jack Eby
Professor, Department of Music
(1972-2001)
impossible. Then, we were immortal.
It’s been almost a year since
Virginia passed away — a long time by
some measures. A year since she made
us laugh with her own, contagious
laughter. A year since she selflessly
offered words of wisdom to help
someone else get through a tough time.
But, in an almost surreal way, it was
yesterday that she smiled from across the
room at our Christmas party, and just
yesterday that she told us not to worry
— that she was strong and was going to
beat the cancer that was making its way
through her body.
I don’t know if there has ever been
anyone as true and genuine as Virg, and I
don’t know if there will ever be again.
She lived life with simple rules: Laugh
until you have tears in your eyes. Love
with all your heart. Don’t waste a single
day. Live to the fullest of your ability,
and you’ll find happiness. It is a
testament to her integrity and strength
that she was able to do all of those things
even after she got sick. She was the one
who made all of us feel better over those
last few months.
Virginia Cowan (cont’d)
Inside and out, Virginia was one of
the most beautiful people I have ever
known. So confident, so caring, and
always so much fun to be around. For
those of us who knew her, and had the
privilege of calling her our daughter, our
sister, our wife, or our friend, the loss
still stings. But take comfort, everyone,
in the knowledge that we were lucky
enough to share a brief period in our
lives with her. And thank her for the
pleasure, by remembering.
Virginia passed away at her parents’
home in Milford, Ontario, on February
16, 2001. She was 28 years old.
The Virginia Cowan Memorial Fund
has been established at Bishop’s in
Virginia’s honour. Anyone wishing to
donate is most welcome to do so.
Laura McLean ’94
C.L. Ogden Glass ’35, DCL ’60
t is with some sadness and a great
deal of pride I have
compiled the
following
comments our
family received
on the passing
of my father,
Oggie Glass.
Bradley
Mitchell, BCS
and BU’57: “Oggie
gave me a whole new
perspective on life, and I will be forever
grateful to him. He was always
stimulating, willing to listen with
sensitivity and thoughtfulness,and debate
with integrity and good humour.”
Jake Eberts, BCS student: “I can still
see CLOG written at the bottom of my
school reports, often preceded with
urgings to work harder, do better, go
farther...what a great headmaster and
educator he was to me and thousands of
others.”
David Campbell ’59: “His ties to the
Townships are lasting. His influence as
an educator was profound and extended
across Canada.”
Kip Martin ’70: “I remember him as
both kind and tolerant, especially when it
came to some of my indiscretions. My
father commented once that he was a
true gentleman with a great sense of
humour and an affection for martinis !”
Robert “Squee” Gordon ’60: “I was
always struck with his class, his warmth,
his dignity, his interest to all things
related to the University, and his lack of
standing on position or generation as
matters of distinction amongst people.”
Jim Ferrabee ’57, President of
Bishop’s Corporation: “Bishop’s on
both sides of the river owe him a
I
universal amount of gratitude for his
leadership of both the school and the
university at crucial times of their
existence.”
Norman Webster ’62, DCL ’85: “Dr.
Glass certainly made his mark on me,
directing me towards the Rhodes
Scholarship and Oxford from early days.
It was one of the most significant pieces
of advice in my life, and I have always
been grateful for it.”
Tim Bradley ’71: “I had a great deal of
fondness for Dr.Glass. His status as a
Headmaster and Principal made it all the
more remarkable that he was the first of
his generation to ask me to use his first
name.For me it was a coming of age and
a moment of great pride.”
Ross Paul ’64, President of Windsor
University, to Janyne Hodder: “You
and I would do well to emulate his
openness, his energy, his visability and
friendliness to students. There is no
question in my mind he was a great
leader.”
Janyne Hodder, Principal of Bishop’s:
“I marvel at his ability to have steered
Bishop’s through the rough waters of the
sixties. He presided over Bishop's at a
time when all verities collapsed in a brief
10 years. The miracle is that Bishop’s
didn’t. Oggie continues to be seen as the
unfailing cheerleader, building hope and
confidence and protecting the university
from a not always friendly provincial
government.”
John Cowans, BCS student and
Headmaster of BCS: “Oggie had a huge
presence at the school. His pride in the
school was unparalleled and his greatest
hope was that every master and boy felt
the same way.”
Peter Turner ’64: “Oggie’s description
of the ideal male student could be as
follows: he was academically sound, a
dedicated jockologist, who would don
light Elizabethan garb at play rehearsal,
before retiring to the Georgian for serious
conversation and a game of pool.”
Mark Saykaly ’72: “He was the best
Principal the University could have had
in the late sixties, a very turbulent time.”
Bruce Coulter DCL ’98 , former Dean
of Students: “Dr.Glass was the single
greatest influence in making my life
rewarding and enjoyable. He insisted on
me paying the utmost respect to the
fundamental values of life: honesty,
friendship, and being aware of the
concerns and feelings of others. It was
all right to be a gentleman, and Oggie
personified that trait.”
Alex Paterson ’52, DCL ’74,
Chancellor: “In 1960 Bishop’s had not
changed dramatically in 25 years. During
Oggie’s tenure the student population
grew from 400 to 1,000. The building of
Munster, Abbott and Kuehner Halls,
Centennial Theatre, W.B.Scott Rink,
Dewhurst Dining Hall,and the John
Bassett Memorial Library are an
amazing tribute to Oggie.”
I leave you with the words spoken
by my brother Richard at Oggie’s
memorial service. “Dad was silly, corny,
self-effacing and ever so funny. He was
quick, witty, intelligent, worldly, and
wise; warm, engaging, enthusiastic,
honest and righteous. More than
anything, he was loving, kind and
understanding, the essential elements of
a true gentleman and wonderful father.”
God bless you Oggie and may you
rest in peace for all that you have given
your family, friends and your cherished
students.
Gordon Glass ’70
Births
Bardati: To Jennifer Downing and Darren ’94
a son, Jaeden Emmanuel, on 13 July 2001. A
brother for Curtis, 9 and Derek, 6.
Beakes-Crossfield: To Heidi ’94 and Maurice
’94 a daughter, Emma Rose, on 18 June 2001
in Cowansville.
Berrigan: To Krista and Larry ’90 a daughter,
Paige Isabella, on 3 October, 2001 in
Kelowna, BC. A sister for Payton, 2.
Chrétien-Goodsell: To
Angela '95 and Jeff a
daughter, Jayden Grace,
on 23 September 2001 in
Georgetown, Ontario.
Jayden Goodsell
Dick: To Tara (née
Chisholm)’92 and
Jerome a daughter,
Matina Elise, on 9 July
2001 in Saint John, NB.
A sister for Cameron, 3.
Tara Chisholm Dick ’92, Cameron & Matina.
Hannan-McGee: To Laurie
’97 and Jimmy a son, Brady,
on 4 June 2001. A brother
for Ryan, 2fi.
Brady McGee
Crepeau-Naysmith: To Elizabeth ’87 and Ian a
son, James Maxwell “Max” on 26 June 2001 in
Toronto. A brother for Philippa, 8 and Liam, 4.
Dustin-Bouchard: To Cathy ’91 and Sylvain
’88 a daughter, Briana Beatrice, on 19 October
2001 in Sherbrooke. A sister for Erica.
MacDonald: To Cynthia (née Togtema) ’89
and Mark a daughter, Alison Elizabeth, on 3
January 2001. A sister for Colin, 5 and Ross,
2. Cynthia is happy to have a whole year off
from Scotiabank to spend with the children.
Mackey: To Kadri (née Jessop) ’94 and Paul
’95 a daughter, Kieley, in September 2000 in
Cochrane. Kadri is teaching and Paul is a
detective with the Ontario Provincial Police
([email protected]).
Mackey-Rodger: To Kandy ’94 and Scott ’93
a son, Travis Scott, on 31 July 2001 in
Sherbrooke. A brother for Kassandra and Eric.
Medland: To Maryanne and Michael ’81 a
son, Patrick Dillon, on 18 August 2001.
Payne: To Lesley (née Moore) ’92 and Alan a
daughter, Kyra Ellen, on 10 February 2001.
Plato-Eby: To Kim ’90 and David a daughter,
Haddan Margaret Anna, on 1 August 2001. A
sister for Carter, 2fi.
Reid: To Jennifer and Johnny ’98 a son, Justin
Kirkland, on 22 July 2001.
Walker: To Monique and
Brett ’88 a daughter,
Riley Monique, on 10
April 2001. A sister for
Caylen.
Caylen & Riley Walker
Marriages
Dewhurst-Miller: Kelly ’00 to Ian on 26
May 2001.
Breadner-Martin: Kerri ’96 and Larry
on 10 August 2001 in Niagara Falls.
Kerri’s brother, Adam Breadner ’98 was
her witness.
Liz Abbott ’96, Shelley Squelch ’96, Kerry Breadner
’96, Larry Martin, Michelle Lacroix Breadner ’97,
Adam Breadner ’98, Camilla Levy ’98.
Cation-Douglas: Gineen and Gavin ’98
on 16 June 2001. Twenty Bishop’s alumni,
spanning 40 years, attended the wedding.
David-Flett: Denise ’94 and Jeff ’91 on 4
August 2001 in Oakville.
Daigle-Scott: Sarah ’97 and Scotty on 20
October 2001 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
FrederickKetcheson: Teena
and Dale ’97 on 26
May 2001 at the
Ketcheson family
farm in Moira,
Ontario. Bishop’s
alumni in
attendance were
Mark and Tracy
’00 Ford, Ruth
Ketcheson ’98 and
Trevor Lovig ’96.
Teena Frederick & Dale Ketcheson ’97
He-Zhang: Angela ’94 and Robin in
Shanghai on 15 October 2001.
Back (l-r): John Matthews ’57, Bob Douglas ’57, Nancy Matthews ’57, Alison Edwards ’56, Bob
Burt ’57, Sally Williams ’57, Glyn Edwards ’57, Gineen Cation, Gavin Douglas ’98, Nancy
Douglas ’57 (mother of groom), Di Ferrabee ’57, Biff Blackwood ’57, Rob Imrie ’97, Patrick
Turner ’97, Carolyn Kilbourne ’86 (sister of groom), Tim Kilbourne. Front: Greg Birtch ’97,
Randy Comish ’96, Trevor Deakons ’96, Scott Marley-Clark ’96, Jim Ferrabee ’57.
Futer-Murray: Teri Lin
’98 to Jeffrey on 5 July
2001 in St. Lucia, West
Indies. Alumni present at
their reception in August
were Christina
Kakebeeke ’97, Ruthann
Bartello ’98, Kelly
Landon ’98, Sandra
Trepanier ’99.
Marriages
Deaths
Lemay-Rochester: Chantal and Trevor ’94
Simons-Rubin: Katherine ’96 and Chris ’95
on 9 September 2001 in Ottawa. Alumni in
on 19 May 2001 in Quebec City.
attendance: Daine (Toby) Rochester ’57
(Trevor’s father), Patrick Lafferty ’65 (uncle),
Vera Bratjakin Lafferty ’65 (aunt &
godmother), Pierre Valiquette ’91, Chris Wright
’91, William Lambert ’92, Hugh Scott ’93.
Loiselle-Belford: Jane ’89 and Tim ’71 on 21
September 2001 in St. Mark’s Chapel after an
18-year engagement.
Reeder-Smith:
Lorelei ’95 and
Kevin on 9
Ryan Clark ’96, Chris Rubin ’95, Jeff Bean ’96,
October 2000 in Katherine Simons ’96, Karen Turner ’96, David
Simons ’67, Jen Royea ’96.
Rimouski,
Quebec. Alumni
present: Nancy
Trudel-Faubert: Josée ’97 and Guy on 5
Smythe ’96 and
Lorelie Reeder ’95 &
May 2001.
Matt Johanson.
Dr. Howard F. Brown DCL ’01 on 11 July
2001 in Sherbrooke. See page 17 for a
commemoration of his life.
Peter G. Edgell ’39 on 14 August 2001 at St.
Anne’s Veterans Hospital. Husband of
Roberta Richardson ’39. He served as Surg.
Lt. RCNVR in the North Atlantic from 194345, Staff Psychiatrist at the Montreal General
Hospital and Chief of Psychiatry at the
Reddy Memorial Hospital. He was Professor
Emeritus at McGill University. He also
served on the boards of Ste. Margaret’s
Home, The Julius Richardson Convalescent
Hospital and Boy Scouts of Canada.
John A.H. Gordonsmith ’64 on 22 August
2001 in Val Morin. John was a strong
supporter of Bishop’s. He served on Bishop’s
Foundation from 1989-2001 and worked as a
volunteer for the Partners in Learning
Capital Campaign.
Ian R. Gregory ’51 on 29 June 2001 in
Montreal. Husband of Louise Hayes ’52 and
father of Mary Gregory Cyr ’80. Ian worked
for the pulp and paper industry in Quebec
City and St. Lambert.
George Arnold Hart OC on 5 October 2001.
He was former Chairman and Chief
Executive Office of the Bank of Montreal
with a distinguished career of 52 years. He
also served on Bishop’s University
Foundation. During World War II he served
overseas and was appointed a Member of the
Order of the British Empire. In 1983 he
became a Member of the Order of Canada.
Robert D. Haslett ’57 on 7 September 2001
at his home in Palgrave, Ontario.
Elizabeth Zenella “Zen” Judson on 3
October 2001 in Brockville. Wife and
travelling companion of Dr. Andrew Judson,
Professor Emeritus of Economics.
Millicent Marlin Caswell ’38, HSD ’39 on
18 September 2001 in Sherbrooke. Mother of
Bruce ’64, Barry ’68 and Sharon ’72, and
sister of Beulah Walker ’38.
Dr. Donald C. Masters DCL ’75 on 14
November 2001. Father of Margaret ’64, Jane
’66, and Lois Whate ’68 and grandfather of
Erica Cantelon ’00. He was Professor of
History at Bishop’s from 1944-66, and Head
of the Department and Honorary University
Librarian in the late 50s and 60s. He was the
author of, among other titles, the first
comprehensive history of Bishop’s University.
Betsy O’Boyle Rockwood ’75 in July 2000.
Phyllis Preston on 11 November 2001 in
Toronto. Widow of the late Tony Preston and
mother of Andrew ’61.
E. Phillip Townsend ’65 on 29 August
2001. Brother of Susan Pacaud ’63. See the
April 2002 issue of Bishop’s University
News for a commemoration of his life.
Donald F. Watson ’30 on 17 August 2001 in
Sherbrooke. Father of Peter ’64.
Kevin Smith
RichardMcBrine: Nancy
’96 and Matt ’96
on 21 July 2001 in
St. Mark’s Chapel.
Front: Kira Munkittrick ’99, Scott Westlake ’00, Nancy Richard ’96, Matt McBrine ’96, Grant
Siméon ’85. Middle: Amanda Fudakowski ’95, Joel Kruzich ’94, Laurie Scott ’95, Charlie
Orchieson ’94, Don Simpson ’94, Tom Hart ’94, Mike McCarthy ’94, Tom Allen ’69, Jody Ouelette
’01, Robyn Stronach ’98, Monica Mitchell ’00. Back: Joey Sabo ’94, Duane Liverpool ’97.
Rowed-Plaskett: Laura ’90 and Bruce ’90 on
11 November 2001 in Toronto after 13 years
together. Bishop’s alumni in attendance were
Sean Rowed ’92 and Derek Valleau ’89.
Roberge-Porter: Rayna ’95 to Andrew on 12
May 2001 in St. Columba’s Chapel in Oakville.
St-Laurent-Desmarais: Chantal ’94 and
Marc on 15 September 2001 at The Forest
and Stream Club in Dorval. Bishop’s alumni
in attendance were Nathalie Patenaude ’93,
Sonya Gauthier ’97 and Joel Austen ’96.
Tripsansky-Black: Andréa ’96 and Drew on
29 September 2001 in Etobicoke. Alumni in
attendance were Luanne Meyer ’97, Ruthann
Bartello ’98, Devon Rogers ’97 and Allison
Howse ’97.
White-Rishor: Tova ’92 and Lance in
October 2001 in Toronto.
Engagements
Finn O’Hara ’94, Rayna Roberge ’95, Andrew
Porter, Heather LeFeuvre ’95, Pamela Whyte ’96.
Clark-Schella: Catherine and Chad ’94.
They will marry next year.
Feeney- Kerklaan: Allison ’01 and Sean '01
in Greece in August. They hope for a summer
2002 wedding.
Patrick-Jezewski: Marnie ’00 and Adam
’00. Wedding August 2002 in Calgary.
Honorary Tributes
Betty Gustafson
Clement Mallalieu
Pam McPhail
Ada Moore
Rosalind Morris
Catherine Moore-Broatman ’76
Professor Mary Rhodes
Doug & Betty Wallis
In memory of
The Reverend Professor John D
and Mrs. Barbara Anido
Kathleen Harper ’51
Katherine Angrave ’80
Janet Angrave ’69
Arnold D. Banfill ’35, DCL ’67
Anne Massey ’61
Dr. W. G. Bassett ’30
Marion G. Bassett
Dr. Robin Burns
Christopher Nicholl
Richard N. Black ’65
Peter Kreuser ’66
Jeff Cannon ’89
David Colfer ’90
William McNamara
Dr. Howard F. Brown DCL ’01
Vera & Gerry Armstrong
Meg Baltas ’69
Mr. & Mrs. Jean Bourassa
Jean Dawson
Virginia Cowan ’95
William & Sally Cowan
Martha Christie
Donald Chinnick
Kandace Davies
Carrie Smith ’95
C.L. Ogden Glass ’35, DCL ’60
Dan & Janet Patridge
John Gordonsmith ’64
Kate Huntington ’94
Bent & Helen Christiansen
Samantha Huntington ’91
Robert & Shirley Smith
Jeffrey D. Jefferis ’27, HSD ’27,
DCL ’68
Pam McPhail
Stewart Graham ’00
Ian, Cheryl & Joey Graham
Morrison Hay
Daphne ’53 & Keith McMullan
Norah Moorhead DCL ’86
Donald E. Rolfe ’55
Ian Gregory ’51
Louise Hayes Gregory ’52
Mary Gregory Cyr ’80
Jean McCallum Simpson ’43
John McCallum ’35
Robert Haslett ’57
Dal ’54 & Elizabeth Browne
Jim ’57 & Di ’57 Ferrabee
John ’57 & Nancy Pond ’57
Matthews
Nancy Shepard-Douglas ’57
Karen Elaine Miess Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Miess
Phyllis Preston
John Starnes ’39, DCL ’75
Dr. Claude Treil
Tara Dick ’92
If you wish to send a donation to Bishop’s University in memory or honour of a graduate, friend or relative, your gift will help fund the
Alumni/Alumnae Scholarships. Please send your gift to:
Pam McPhail, Director of Development, Alumni and Development Office, Bishop’s University, Lennoxville QC J1M 1Z7
e-mail: [email protected], tel: (819) 822-9660, fax: (819) 822-9653
(Please make cheques payable to the Bishop’s University Foundation.)
Through the Years
Friends of Bishop’s
1956
1961
John E. Cleghorn DCL ’89 was named
Officer of the Order of Canada in August
2001. He retired as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of the RBC Financial Group
in July 2001. He recently joined the Board of
Directors of Nortel Networks Corporation.
The late Joseph Ghiz DCL ’96 was honoured
by PEI with the opening of the Joseph A. Ghiz
Memorial Park in Charlottetown.
Peter Hannen is Archdeacon of Montreal and
Vicar General ([email protected]).
Grant Garneau’s book, The Royal Rifles of
Canada in Hong Kong 1941-1945, (his M.A.
thesis in History for Bishop’s) had a new
edition released recently. The late Everett
Denison ’30 and John H. Price DCL ’68 worked
with Grant when he first wrote the book. Grant
worked as a lawyer for the government but,
since his retirement he has been a judge in small
claims court and chairman of the New
Brunswick Police Commission.
Barry Wansbrough, Headmaster Emeritus of
Hillfield-Strathallan College of Hamilton,
Ontario, wrote the college’s history, Echoes
That Remain, published in September 2001 to
celebrate the college’s 100th year.
1950
Henry Nickerson is retired and living in
Florida ([email protected]).
1952
Warren Stevenson has published a new book:
A Study of Coleridge’s Three Great Poems:
“Christabel,” Kubla Khan,” and “The Rime
of the Ancient Mariner.”
Don’t miss the
50th Reunion of the
Classes of ’50, ’51, ’52, ’53
June 15-16, 2002
For further information, please contact:
Marie McLean
Alumni and Development Office
tel: (819) 822-9600, ext. 2263
fax: (819) 822-9653
e-mail: [email protected]
1957
Andrew
Little
recently had
his book of
photographs
and
personality
profiles, On
the Road
Again, published by Penumbra Press The book
features stories and images of ordinary
Canadians doing extraordinary things, people
he met during five years of travel as a producer
for the CBC TV show, On the Road Again. In
the spring, Penumbra will publish his memoir,
Before the Whispers Become Silence, based on
his 1999 MA thesis in English from Carleton
University. The first third of the book is set on
Bishop’s campus in 1953-57.
Jack Garneau, Hon. Lt. Col. of the
Sherbrooke Hussars, received an honorary
certificate from the City of Sherbrooke in
recognition of his past service abroad while
serving for NATO and the United Nations.
1964
Barbara Hoult Stebbing retired in June 2001
after 35 years of teaching grades 9-OAC
Science at Grand Erie District School Board in
Brantford. She and her husband, Michael, live
in Cambridge ON and are anxiously waiting
for their children, Christopher and Jennifer, to
graduate from university.
1965
Dorothy Montgomery Black is
Paralegal/trial pathology Co-ordinator for the
law offices of Peter G. Angelos in Baltimore
Through the Years
Chris Aikman can be reached at
[email protected].
http://poirier.sd62.bc.ca.
Brian Wilson is a retired school teacher living
in Calgary ([email protected]).
1966
1971
Jacqueline Cutler Premdas can be reached at
[email protected].
Peter Dunn can be reached at
[email protected].
Dave Prowse was appointed incumbent of his
home parish church, St. Mary & St. George
(Anglican) in Jasper, Alberta.
Philip Buxton has worked with Comerica
Bank in Toronto since 1996 and is Group
Manager responsible for all Canadian
business, including the management of
Comerica’s Canadian wholesale banking
subsidiary, Comerica Bank-Canada. With
assets of $50 billion US, Comerica is the 19th
largest US-based banking corporation. In
1996, Philip established Comerica’s Canadian
Representative Office and in 1998 converted it
to the separately capitalized Comerica BankCanada. He plans to take advantage of the new
Canadian banking legislation and convert the
subsidiary to a branch of the US parent bank.
1969
William Frazer can be reached at
[email protected].
Michael Kelen was appointed a Judge in the
Federal Court of Canada. He was sworn in on
30 August 2001 in Ottawa.
Lindsay Majury can be reached at
[email protected].
Edwart Stuart Rogers is an Insurance Broker
for Marsh Canada Limited in Montreal
1970
David Bennett is Principal of l’Ecole Poirier
Elementary School in Sooke, BC, a dual track
(English and French Immersion), Grades K to
5 school. If you cannot drop by, visit us at
Chance encounters
You never know when you’ll come
across a fellow Bishop’s graduate . . .
• In September 2001, Barbara Hoult
Stebbing ’64 and Mary Platt Filby ’37
met on a river cruise from Moscow to St.
Petersburg on a tour sponsored by Retired
Teachers of Ontario. They discovered they
not only went to Bishop’s but they did
their practice teaching in the same school.
• In a chance conversation along the
California coast in March 2001, Wendy
Quinn) and Dean Apps ’71 and Leslie
Porteous Chisholm ’66 discovered they
were fellow alumni. Wendy and Dean,
who met and were married at Bishop’s,
live in New Zealand but are enjoying a
year-long tour of North America.
Patrick ’71 and Jane Foukal ’71 Guest rowed
in the mixed double sculls event at the 2001
FISA World Rowing Masters Regatta.
Patrick and Jane Foukal Guest participated
in the 2001 FISA World Rowing Masters
Regatta in the Olympic Basin in Montreal.
More than 3,000 participants from 30
countries entered the regatta which also
marked the 25th anniversary of the 1976
Olympics. Patrick and Jane rowed in the
mixed double sculls event, while Patrick also
rowed in two other single sculls races. Ann
Fitzgerald Rajan ’64 also participated in the
single sculls, mixed doubles and quad events.
No medals for our Bishop’s folks this time, but
they’re already training for next year’s World
Masters Regatta in Prague. Jane, Patrick and
Ann represented the Montreal Rowing Club.
Don Mills, Corporate Research Associations
President and CCL Group Vice-President, was
named Business Person of the Year at the
Metro Halifax Business Awards.
1972
Audrey Jackson Greenhill is English
Department Head and Speech and Debate
Coordinator for Balmoral Hall School for Girls
1975
Leslie Porteous Chisholm ’66 and Dean ’71
and Wendy (Quinn) Apps.
Laurie Waller Benson is part of an artists’ cooperative at the Village Gallery in Cannington,
ON, teaching, exhibiting, designing and
making costumes. A show was held at the
gallery in October, featuring costume design,
Bill MacDonald ’73
A 50th Birthday with a Twist
At the end of August, my wife,
Maureen, and children, Bill Jr. ’99, Laura,
Shannon and Alana, conspired to surprise me
with a party on my 50th.
The twist — Maureen and the kids
decided that, in lieu of gifts and putting
guests through the drudgery of trying to
come up with the most clever Viagra joke on
a tee shirt (which would have hit far too
close to home!), a donation to the Bishop’s
Football fund raising effort would be more
appropriate.
The evening was a great success, with
outstanding and somewhat embarrassing
speeches. Of particular note was the
humourous yet too close to home tribute my
15-year old daughter Alana made, followed
by a series of scathing remarks by “friends”
and relatives who had clearly looked forward
to the opportunity to make me pay for sins
past. Perhaps the most touching moment
came from Rob Allen’s toast when, still
bemoaning the fact he never played
quarterback for the Gaiters in the late 60s and
early 70s, he finally admitted he was
probably destined for the offensive line
because, quite simply, he ate too much.
Special thanks everyone. Your generous
gifts to the Bishop’s football programme are
much appreciated, and the sum raised will
fund a cross-Canada recruiting trip for one of
the coaches to help ensure Bishop’s stays on
the radar screen of emerging student athletes.
($1,500 was raised for Bishop’s football
in honour of Bill’s 50th birthday)
construction, and rentals. Check the web site at
www.villagegallery.org or drop by if you are
in North Durham or on the way to Haliburton.
Warren Sanderson, Lt. Col. Commanding
Officer of the Sherbrooke Hussars, received an
honorary certificate from the City of
Sherbrooke in recognition of his service
abroad with NATO and the United Nations.
1976
Bernard Forget is a Chartered Accountant in
St. Hyacinthe ([email protected]).
1977
Stephen Trelford is a Professor of
Communications/Writer/Speaker for the
Seneca College of Applied Arts and
Technology. You can hear him each week on
WDCX radio 99.5 FM from Buffalo on
“Valley of Decision” Sunday afternoons at
1:30 p.m ([email protected])
1978
Robin Andrews is IT Recruitment Agency
Owner of Genius Resourcing (UK) Ltd. in
Hertfordshire, England
John Osinbowale is a Chemist at Analytical
Specialities Nigeria Ltd. in Lagos. His British
eldest son, Muyiwa, and two Nigerian sons,
Biodun and Deji, are in university
([email protected])
1979
Mark Delaney can be reached at
[email protected].
1981
Carl Dobbin has moved to Gatineau to serve
as Business and Technology Department
Head at the Adult High School in Ottawa.
1982
Diane Dewing is successfully combining the
occupation of Occasional Teacher with an
active home and community life. In addition
to organic farming, she has 4 children. She
and her youngest daughter, Becky, have
launched StoneCroft Creations, a company
that markets high quality homemade soaps,
lotions, scrubs, bath grains and lip balms,
herbal pillows, jellies and vinegars. Diane sits
on the executive of her union local and is
Chief Negotiator and Grievance Officer.
1983
Janet Cameron Richter moved to
Aylesbury, England for one year with her
husband, Peter and daughters Erika, 10 and
Eleanor, 8.
1984
Dean Drysdale, a bilingual city councillor in
Langley, BC and teacher at Kwantlen
University College, is planning to run for the
Canadian Alliance leadership. A former
Progressive Conservative, he ran for the
Alliance in the Montreal-area riding of
Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
Ida Marynissen is a teacher at Peel District
School Board ([email protected]).
1986
Robert Duncan is in Sales and Marketing
consulting for CorDun Sales Associates in
Boston ([email protected]).
James MacPherson, since moving to Los
Angeles 2 years ago, has successfully
mediated cases as a LA Superior Court panel
mediator (clients include AT&T, J. Paul Getty
Trust, Northrop Grumann, MCI WorldCom,
Westin Hotels and Universal Studios) and as
an expert US Federal Government Mediator
(including US Navy and US Marine Corps).
([email protected])
Yoland Roy is a Professional Artist at
Artdramus ([email protected]).
1987
Johanne Choinière has been appointed VicePresident and General Manager of LOEB
Canada Inc.
Judith Ellis returned to Canada after 10 years
in France where she worked as International
Programs Director at Lille Catholic University.
She is now Education Abroad Advisor at the
International Centre of the University of
Alberta. She has one son, Graham, 9.
Dennis Waite is a Tax Partner with Deloitte
& Touche in Montreal. He specializes in
mergers and acquisitions, corporate
restructurings and technology and
communications ([email protected]).
1988
Simon Campbell is an English teacher at
Collège Antoine-Girouard in Saint-Hyacinthe.
Robert Gargano is owner of RMG Contract
Interiors Inc. in Markham. He and his wife,
Janet, celebrated their 10th anniversary and
have 3 boys, 1, 3, 5 ([email protected]).
Lea McMorran Furtney moved back to
Canada after a three-year stay in West
Chester, Pennsylvania. She, her husband,
Greg, and two children, Page, 5 and Graham,
3, live in King City, Ontario.
1989
Louis Bellemare is a producer, investor (arts
and entertainment) for Samasati productions
in Montreal ([email protected]).
Diane Gosselin lives with her husband,
Curtis Chute Jr., and their 2 children, Jared, 5
and Shelby, 9 months in Ayer’s Cliff. She
works in Newport, Vermont as a Holistic
Nutritionist ([email protected]).
Peter Neal is self-employed, operating Neal
Brothers Foods in Toronto.
Peter Rayes can be reached at
[email protected].
Eric Rubbens can be reached at
[email protected].
1990
Tony Daicar and his brother began Leading
Edge Hobbies 8 years ago. Last year saw
tremendous growth in the business with 13
record months in a row due to new
technologies, a revamped website and major
store expansion. He and his wife, Angela,
moved to east Kingston and rented a house
on the St. Lawrence ([email protected]).
Andrew “Ziggy” Fraser is Executive Vice
President for Stevenson Equipment Ltd. in
Aurora ([email protected]).
Sandra Miller recently completed her
Master’s degree in Library & Information
Science at University of Western Ontario and
is Collection Management Librarian at the
Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical
Information (CISTI) at the National Research
Council in Ottawa.
Laura Rowed has been with TD bank for 10
years in Toronto in the Small Business
Our Condolences
Through the Years
Our sincere sympathy to Mike
Sweeney ’82 who lost his wife,
Madeline (Amy), in the September
11th tragedy. Amy was a flight
attendant on the American Airlines
Flight 11, the first plane to hit the
World Trade Centre. She was a
hero, relaying critical information
to the authorities on the air phone.
Friends have set up a memorial
fund to help their two children,
Anna, 6 and Jack, 4.
The Madeline A. Sweeney
Memorial Fund
Middlesex Savings Bank
c/o Linda Cetrone
577 Massachusetts Avenue
Acton, MA 01720 USA
Product Office and Bruce Plaskett runs his
own financial planning practice (9 years now)
with the Investment Planning Counsel of
Canada. Laura is the crew chief for their
Jersey Speed Skiff Boat Racing team and
they travel all across the eastern seaboard,
racing at APBA sanctioned events. Check out
www.jerseyspeedskiffracing.com.
Jo Visser received her M.A. from McGill.
“At convocation, while everyone sang some
ode to McGill, I smiled and quietly raised a
toast to Bishop’s University.”
1991
Ian Drysdale is VP Sales and Product for First
Data Corp. in Coral Springs, Florida
Jeff Flett is completing his first year of the
MBA programme at the University of Calgary.
Neil Parry is a General Surgeon in Atlanta.
Justin Schmidt-Clever had a parachute
landing accident last summer and broke his
pelvis in two places. He spent 4 months on
crutches and has learned to walk again, “a big
achievement — this time I appreciate the full
significance of it. I credit my recovery in part
to the fact I was formerly in excellent shape,
having completed the Four Days International
March in Nijmegen, The Nethlerlands, where
participants cover 40 km a day carrying 30 lbs
of gear.”
1992
Dib Hassan has a private medical practice in
Lebanon. He and his wife, Xiaomei Zhang,
have a daughter, Vanessa-May, 1.
Mary Lawrie returned to Canada in August
after spending 4 years living in U.K. and 3fi
in New Zealand ([email protected]).
Louise Leslie lives in Montreal, bought a
house with her boyfriend, José, and they are
renovating it. She works in Sales at the Delta
Montreal Hotel. “I have not kept in contact sorry. Send me an e-mail so we can catch up
Through the Years
and keep in touch from now on!”
Lisa Postma Elliot is an Investment
Associate at ScotiaMcLeod. She married
David Elliott in 1996, moved to Ottawa in
1997 and has a son, Jeremy, 2.
1993
Julie Harrison is Senior Communications
Advisor at Export Development Corporation
in Ottawa. She still travels every chance she
gets. She married Damien Brown-Graham in
1997 in Australia and they have one furry
canine “kid” ([email protected]).
Elizabeth Henson Smith lives in Jackson,
Mississippi with her husband, Landon. She
works as an Assistant in the Annual Giving
Department of Millsaps College.
Lisa Tycholaz, who has been working for
DaimlerChrysler for 5fi years, was recently
promoted to Pricing Manager-International
Jennifer Worts is an Interior Designer in
Toronto.An interview and one of her projects
were featured on “House & Home” show on
House and Garden Television in October
1994
Susan Bellamy Heckbert has moved yet
again, leaving the Maritimes for Ottawa. She
is the proud mother of two boys, Michael, 2fi
and Robert, 9 months.
Denise Davis works as an Occupational
Therapist and Community Care Coordinator
with the Home Care Program in Calgary.
Angela He is a Financial Accountant for
Hewlett Packard Canada Ltd. in Toronto.
Jamie Reed worked with mentally and
physically disabled adults and children in
Vancouver. He received a teaching degree
from the University of Calgary, taught grade
6/7 French Immersion in Vancouver, and is
now teaching for the Waterloo Regional
School District in Ontario.
1995
Sarah and Fiona Carver make up one half
of Toronto’s all-female sketch troupe, “The
Atomic Fireballs”. They performed at The
Rivoli in Toronto last fall. Their December
show was filmed for background material for
a pilot airing early in 2002 on The Comedy
Channel (www.theatomicfireballs.com).
Annie Duriez, for the second year in a row,
won the Best Sports Story Award from the
Quebec Community Newspapers Association.
Her winning story, “For the love of hockey, “
described attempts to organize an “apple juice
league”— hockey just for fun for kids.
Sasha Jacob is Vice President of Equicom in
Toronto, Canada’s leading investor relations
and financial communications firm. He is
also completing his MBA at Wilfrid Laurier
University ([email protected]).
Kevin Goddard
lives in Nassau,
Bahamas with his
wife, Ximena, and
daughter, Gabriela.
Ximena, Kevin & Gabriela Goddard
Jeff Parkes works in Real Estate
Development for Taggart Realty Management
in Ottawa ([email protected]).
Sarah Rowe is Assistant Director in the
Contract Development & Management
division of the CED Network, which
promotes Canadian training to corporations
and governments overseas.
1996
Fans of “Clay,” a band formed at
Bishop’s, will be pleased to learn they
recently released their third studio
album, “The Karaoke Hero”
(www.clay.ca).
des Grandes Rivières in Timmons. She
married Guy Trudel on 5 May 2001.
Jason Rhodes is an Investment Advisor at
Canaccord Capital in Ottawa.
Ormilla Seecharran is a teacher in Montreal.
Nadia Zwierzchowski works in the
Marketing Department of Maison Cousin &
Co. in Laval. She and Christian Charete ’99
purchased a house in Pierrefonds. Christian is
a Software Designer at Simpler Networks in
Ville St-Laurent.
1998
Dominic Blouin is self-employed as a
Photographer in Rimouski
Michael Brack works as a logger and bush
pilot along the west coast of Vancouver
Island. He is also a ticketed log scaler and
logging surveyor ([email protected]).
Dawn Dickieson is still living in PEI
working in dot com land — the ultimate
survivor — with PRO, an online resource for
prospect research. She travelled to England at
Christmas to see family and friends made on
her Bishop’s/Royal Holloway exchange
([email protected])
Lesley Hawkins can be reached at
[email protected].
Christine Morin works with Ernst & Young
in Bermuda ([email protected]).
Darius Sokal is a Senior Marketing
Communications Consultant at Canada Life's
head office in Toronto
Gavin Douglas is the Manager of Business
Development for Asset Computer Personnel
in Toronto ([email protected]).
Teri Lin Futer Murray is a Naval Officer in
the Department of National Defence in
Halifax ([email protected]).
Laura Newton can be reached at
[email protected].
Martin Royal graduated in 2001 from Saint
Mary’s University with a Master’s in
Industrial and Organizational Psychology. He
has a term position teaching Psychology at
the Royal Military College of Canada
Mylene Savoie is an Account Executive for a
small advertising agency in Old Montreal,
specializing in sport and lifestyle marketing.
Client list includes Dynastar skis and Lange
boots, Intrawest Real Estate and Nike Hockey
Mark Thompson is a Consultant for
Scottworks Solutions in Toronto
1997
1999
Robin Bolivar is reading for an LL.M. in
commercial law at the University of
Cambridge.
Jessica Bruce is Human Resources Business
Partner for discreet.com in Montreal.
Brent Cook, who worked as an Assistant
Men’s Basketball Coach at Saint Joseph’s
College in Maine in 1997-98, is Assistant
Men’s Basketball Coach at Bryant College in
Smithfield, RI. He is responsible for offcampus recruiting, individual player
development and scouting preparation.
Sarah Daigle is a Software Engineer for
CyberGuard Corporation in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida ([email protected]).
Josée Faubert Trudel is a teacher for SCDE
Angela Anderson is a music teacher at PWK
High School in Fort Smith, NWT.
Eva Assouline is emarketing Specialist for
Speedware Corporation in St-Laurent
Victoria Beckett is Development Officer
and Alumni Director for John F. Kennedy
International School in Switzerland. She lives
How romantic!
Out of over 9,300 active alumni
(those for whom we have a current
address), 12% are alumni couples
— both graduated from Bishop’s
University.
Through the Years
with Bryce Lovell ([email protected]).
Kenny Carruthers is a Senior Software
Engineer working on device applications for
Danger Research Inc.
Megan Carter returned from 2 years of
teaching English in Japan on the JET
programme. She is currently teaching
elementary school in Ontario.
Alex Chapple can be reached at
[email protected].
Matt Clynick is a Stockbroker for Schroder
Salomon Smith Barney in Dublin.
Chris Dahle can be reached at
[email protected].
Nathalie Desgens is a visual artist working
on two solo exhibitions for 2002 — at the
Boreart Gallery in Granby, Quebec in June
and at the Up & Above Gallery in Falmouth,
Cornwall, England.
Craig Hamilton and Nigel Lutes ’00 started
a clothing company, E.C. Lips Canadian
Boardwear. They sell surf, skate, snowboard
wear ([email protected]).
Philip Portelance is Service Manager for the
stainless steel division at Atlas Ideal Metals, a
national metals distributor
Nathalie Sterk is back in school, studying
marketing in Norway. “Different from
psychology, but nonetheless very interesting.”
Laura St. Onge teaches grades 2/3 for the
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and
lives downtown. “Send me an e-mail if
you’re in town ([email protected]).”
Jamie Watson is Product Manager for Itech
Hockey in Kirkland ([email protected]).
2000
Holly Brown is doing graduate work at
University of Arizona
Kelly Dewhurst Miller received her B.Ed.
from Nipissing University
Victoria Florez is a Research Assistant at
Stockholm University
Leighsah Millward moved to The
Netherlands and is waiting for schooling in
Dutch. She is travelling and enjoying Europe.
Felix-Antoine Rollin is a Software Engineer
for Computer Associates International Work
in Laval ([email protected]).
2001
Meg Archibald works in Health Promotion
for the Canadian Diabetes Association in
Toronto ([email protected]).
David Burridge is an Accountant at
Ernst&Young ([email protected]).
Sharolyn Higgs works full-time for the
RCMP as a Psychological Research Assistant.
She studies part-time for her Master’s degree
in Human Kinetics (Sport and Exercise
Psychology) at University of Ottawa
Alexie Lalonde-Steedman moved to Ireland
in October
April Lepitre can be reached at
[email protected].
Dianna MacDonald is a Marketing Intern
and lives in Antigonish Co., NS
Shannon Murphy is Human Resources
Assistant for ProFac Facilities Management
Services Inc. in Toronto.
Vivian Nunez Antia is working on her
Master’s in International and European
Relations at Linkoping University in Sweden
Albert Rondeau, after finishing his BBA,
worked 1fi years as Accountant/Director of
Finance/Treasurer for his home community of
Chisasibi, Quebec. He is returning to
Bishop’s to pursue a B.Sc. in Computer
Science ([email protected]).
Hugo Thibault can be reached at
[email protected].
Mieka Tilley can be reached at
[email protected].
Anne Wormsbecker is a student at
University of Calgary’s medical school
Business Cards
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Bookstore
Books, crested merchandise and clothing
You can now order online
www.bishops.bkstr.com
(819) 822-9600 ext. 2241
Auberge Hatley
One of the most celebrated
restaurants in Quebec.
Recipient of the 5 DIAMOND AWARD from
CAA/AAA for our dining room.
325 Virgin Road
North Hatley QC
J0B 2C0
819-842-2451
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www.relaischateaux.com
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(Graduate 1986)
Sales Representative
1300 Yonge Street, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario, M4T 1X3
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