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Window on StFX
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AlumniNews
St. Francis Xavier University • Antigonish • Nova Scotia • Canada
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Features
StFX #1 / page 3
Top undergraduate university in Canada
Canada’s Best in Women’s
Hockey / page 6
StFX to host CIS Nationals
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Play Hard /
page 10
Inside X-Women’s
athletics
Alumni #1 in
Canada / page 13
Regular Features
• President’s Message / page 4
• Alumni Association News / page 24
• The Word from Our Chapters / page 24
• Brag Page / page 35
Five years running
Orientation 2005 /
page 14
Caught on camera
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Homecoming
2005 / page 16
In pictures
• The Word from You (News Exchange) / page 36
StFX Alumni News • Fall 2005
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WE HAD A FANTASTIC HOMECOMING weekend filled with fun,
laughter and terrific weather. Check out some pictures of the
weekend on the StFX website at www.stfx.ca. Read about our contest
on the last page of this issue under the X-Ring story and you’ll have a
chance to win a beautiful hand-made Xmas stocking filled with X
memorabilia.
As you will read in this issue, we are getting ready to host the
women’s CIS national Hockey Championships in 2006. We’re
excited about the opportunity to showcase our X-Women’s hockey
team and our campus to visitors from across the country. You’ll also
read the story of another of our female athletes whose courage in
the face of cancer has rallied the entire campus community and
beyond. Don’t miss Lindsay’s story and your chance to be a part of
this athlete’s special quest.
Your alumni chapters are busy preparing for StFX day. Make sure
you contact the local chapter representatives in your area to find out
how you can participate this year. If you don’t know who represents
your area check out the list of chapter representatives on the website
or contact Glenda Bond in the alumni office: phone (902) 8672186 or email [email protected]
Hail & Health and have a great Christmas Holiday.
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I READ WITH INTEREST in the Summer 2005
Alumni News your article on Father Bernard
Broderick ’35 receiving his X-Ring. My mother,
Eileen (McQuaid) McMillan, is also a 1935 graduate
of StFX. She doesn’t have an X-Ring but always
comments when she sees one. She wears an “X”
pendant around her neck and also has a stained glass
“X” on her window. As someone who did not go to
StFX (although my father, Dr. Joe McMillan, and
two nephews, Ryan and Matthew Davies, did and a
niece, Elizabeth McMillan, currently is a student at
StFX), I am impressed
with the loyalty that StFX
graduates have to their
university. My mother
now lives at Beach Grove
Home and her stained
glass “X” is now on her
window there. And
recently, when my sister
was cleaning out my
mother’s desk, she came
across a letter she had received in 1935 from one of the
sisters at the Mount telling her how to apply for her
dietetic internship. Although she always told us stories
of how hard she had to work during the internship, she
kept that letter all through the years. When I go to visit
mother today, I will bring her a copy of the Alumni
news. She is still interested in what is going on at StFX.
She was last there when her grandson Ryan graduated
and I believe that was her 60th anniversary of her own
graduation.
— Eileen (McMillan) Fulford
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AlumniNews
MANAGING EDITOR
Noreen Nunn ’92
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 902-867-2243
STFX IS
ASSISTANT EDITOR
John Bastin
CANADA’S BEST
PRODUCTION & DESIGN
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FOUR YEARS RUNNING
WRITER
Cindy McInnes
Noreen Nunn, StFX Alumni Affairs Officer
Telephone: 902-867-2243
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U N I V E R S I T Y
NEWS EXCHANGE EDITOR
Glenda Bond
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THANK YOU for the Spring 2005 Alumni News.
When I read page 15, I was both surprised and
pleased. Two of the featured people meant a great deal
to me.
As an engineering student, Father Vince
MacLellan was my English 1 professor. At Nova
Scotia Tech, Professor Doreen Heaps taught us
Library Science, Presentation and Public Speaking.
Both professors always stressed the importance of
these subjects if we wanted to get ahead in the
Engineering profession.
I remember Fr. Vince complaining about my long
sentences. On one occasion, he made four sentences
from one of mine. When I didn’t comply he started
to remove two points for each lengthy sentence in
my essays. I got the message.
I will also fondly remember the Public Speaking
Classes at Tech. Professor Doreen helped break down
our inhibitions by making the classes a fun event.
I am now retired but I had a great and happy
career. Thanks to my preparation at both StFX and
Tech I always felt confident and rose rapidly in my
profession.
I have always contended that presentation skills
played a large part and I thank both Professors Vince
and Doreen for getting this shy student off to a great
start.
Both have left a large monetary legacy to StFX but
in the hearts of some of us, their legacy was made
long before.
— Michael.G.Michaud ‘63, B.Eng., P.Eng.
For more letters, see page 38...
PHOTOGRAPHS
John Bastin
Bernice MacDonald
Dan Callis
COVER DESIGN
Angela Penney
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES
Glenda Bond
Phone: (902) 867-2186
Fax: (902) 867-3659
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Xavier University Alumni Affairs and
Communications three times annually
for alumni and friends of the university.
Views expressed are those of the
individual contributors or sources quoted.
Contents, copyright © 2005 by St.
Francis Xavier University. Subscriptions
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to the editor are welcome. Address
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Phone: 902-867-2186
#1 Primarily
Undergraduate University
SAY IT AGAIN, WE’RE SIMPLY THE BEST.
Maclean’s magazine named StFX Canada’s best primarily undergraduate university
for the fourth year running in their annual
University Rankings report. For the fifth straight
year, StFX was recognized for having the
strongest alumni support.
“The quality and commitment of our students, faculty and alumni is reflected in our
number one ranking,” says StFX University
President Dr. Sean Riley. “We continue to have
strong momentum and each year we are attracting more of the best students from across
Canada. Our alumni should take a strong
measure of pride in the continuing national
recognition of our university.”
StFX was tops for students’ average entering grade, the proportion of students with an
average of 75 per cent or higher and the
proportion of students who graduate.
Maclean’s also surveyed high school principals and guidance counselors, university
officials, heads of organizations, CEOs and
recruiters to find out which universities have
the best reputations. Again StFX came out on
top. The university was proclaimed as “Highest
Quality” and “Best Overall.”
Maclean’s noted that StFX is becoming recognized as a truly national university. “While
StFX is small – with a student population of
only 5,000 – it opens a wide window on the
world. With its unique combination of a nurturing environment, a strong academic track
record and roots steeped in social justice and
community service, the university attracts some
of Canada’s smartest undergrads, with fully
35 per cent coming from outside the province,” the magazine noted.
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P R E S I D E N T
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P A G E
Dr. Sean E. Riley ’74
Dr. Sean Riley joins students, faculty and staff to celebrate Maclean’s #1 ranking.
IT’S BEEN FOUR STRAIGHT YEARS AT THE TOP, but we’re not
getting tired of it.
Again this year, Maclean’s magazine named StFX as Canada’s top primarily undergraduate university. This national recognition is a reflection of the hard work of our
faculty, students and staff, day in and day out. It’s also a testament to the unequalled
support of our alumni.
Our alumni don’t need to be told that StFX is a special place. But the Maclean’s
ranking lets more people in on the secret. These rankings have become an important
student recruitment tool, and one reason why a growing number of students from
across Canada and, increasingly, around the world, are choosing StFX.
Opportunities outside the classroom are a big part of the StFX recipe for success. This
issue of Alumni News features the rapid growth of women’s university athletics. Female
athletes at StFX are helping lead the charge. It’s something we will see on a national
scale in March of next year when the best teams in women’s university hockey face off at
StFX in the Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) National Championship.
We are excited to host this high-profile national championship at the Charles V. Keating
Millennium Centre. Last year, the X-Women hockey team won the Atlantic University
Sports (AUS) championship and put in a strong performance at the national finals.
Athletics can play an important role in making university living a learning experience,
particularly on a residential campus like ours. StFX offers a range of sport and recreational opportunities to its female students. From varsity teams to individual sports,
from the weight room to the yoga studio to intramural soccer and ultimate frisbee,
there is something for everyone.
It is part of the fun, vibrant StFX experience, something our alumni know well. It’s an
experience we work hard to continue improving for our students.
Dr. Sean E. Riley’74
StFX President
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X-STUDENT STRIKES
BACK AT SICKNESS WITH
CANCER RESEARCH
FUNDRAISER
STFX STUDENT LINDSAY BOLGER EMBODIES the true meaning of the Xaverian
spirit. Lindsay has launched a cancer research fundraiser with her own design of
B-Strong caps.
Lindsay, a native of Unionville, ON, was
diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumor
last April after experiencing excruciating
headaches while preparing for final exams.
Within days, she underwent successful
surgery to remove the tumor, although she
still had to undergo radiation treatments
for six weeks during the summer. “There
are times in life when one is faced with
unpredictable challenges,” says Lindsay. “In
my case it was a brain tumor. Challenges
like these test one’s strength and courage,
but most of all they test how one accepts
and deals with them.
While undergoing radiation treatment,
Lindsay and a friend had an idea for a
fundraiser and together designed the BStrong cap. The caps are beige and feature a light blue ‘B’ on the front with a BStrong message on the back. Caps are
being sold for $15 a piece and all funds
raised support the Gerry & Nancy Pencer
Brain Tumor Centre located at the Princess
Margaret Hospital in Toronto.
So far, Lindsay, her friends and family
have sold more than 1,500 caps.
For more information on how to purchase
the caps, please contact John or Jo-Ann
Bolger at [email protected] or at 905470-8219, or vist www.goxgo.ca
The Keating family: (clockwise from top)Dr. Charles Keating ’58, Jon Bekkers’ 88 (son in law)
Ann Marie Keating ’84, Cathy Keating ’88, Susan Keating Bekkers’89, Gregg Keating ’86.
STFX MOURNS
THE PASSING OF DR. CHARLES KEATING
STFX LOST ONE OF ITS GREATEST FRIENDS in late November with the death of Dr.
Charles V. Keating.
“Everyone at StFX was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one the greatest
supporters StFX has ever known,” said Dr. Sean Riley, President of StFX. “As a student, an
active alumnus, a member of the Board of Governors and as the driving force behind the
Charles V. Keating Millennium Centre, he made a mark upon StFX that will never be
forgotten.”
Charles Keating graduated from StFX in 1958 and received a Honourary Doctorate of
Laws in 2000. Dr. Keating often remarked that his days at StFX were the most cherished
moments of his life. “StFX gave me a chance, and my family is now the Xaverian family,”
he once said.
Dr. Keating’s family shared his close connection to the University. His four children –
Anne Marie, Gregg, Catherine and Susan – all attended
StFX.
As a successful businessman, Dr. Keating shaped the
growth and transformation of the cable television industry in
Canada. He was an equally committed philanthropist, supporting not only StFX but also many other worthwhile causes
including, most recently, serving as Chairman of the Queen
Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
“We are honoured to consider Dr. Charles Keating our
friend,” said Dr. Riley.
Charles Keating ‘58
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When Canada’s best university women’s hockey teams
arrive at StFX for the CIS National Championships in
March, they will run into tough competition from the host
X-Women.
Fresh from last year’s Atlantic University Sports
championship and a competitive showing at the 2005
CIS tournament at McGill University in Montreal, the XWomen have their eyes firmly fixed on the national
championship trophy. They know it’s teamwork that will
get them there.
“There is no superstar… we form a super team.”
That’s how rookie Lindsay Brown sums up the X-Women’s
hockey team. “I came here for a recruit visit last year.
While I was here I got to know the girls and coach. I
kept in contact with everyone, even though I didn’t have
a spot yet on the team and I was still in Grade 12 in
Hamilton.”
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That team spirit is a key part of the X-Women’s
success. “We try to adopt new players so they feel a
part of our family and our team,” says Ottawa
native Katie Barrett, a third-year player. “It’s all
about team chemistry, a healthy atmosphere and
hearty school spirit.”
“When I first came to StFX, I was nervous about
making friends,” says Katie. She shared her fear
with another team member who assured her,
“Don’t worry, you have 23 best friends right here.”
“She was right,” says Katie.
“It meant that much more to me to come to StFX.
I already felt a part of the team before I was even
chosen,” notes Lindsay. “It’s definitely my family
away from home.”
Coach David Synishin, fondly known by his
players as ‘Ticker,’ says that team chemistry is a
particular strength of the X-Women. Lyndsay Brown
agrees. “Team chemistry is paramount for success.
We’re really close; we’re all like sisters.”
STUDENT ATHLETES
StFX is known for producing outstanding student
athletes. Last year, a record number of more than 50
were named Academic All-Canadians, recognized
for both their academic and athletic excellence. “It’s
a lot of hard work and dedication,” says Katie. “You
have to know how to maintain a healthy balance
between school and hockey.”
Each week, the team has four days of extensive
on-and-off ice practice, one to two games and two
evenings of study hall.
The coaching staff is very positive and has a
huge influence on players’ personal and athletic
lives, adds Katie. “This year we’re starting out the
season with the bar set high. Even in practice,
expectations are high. Everyone on this team
brings their own assets and their personal best,
every time.”
StFX’s reputation as one of Canada’s finest
universities helps with recruiting from the top ranks of
“We’re really close. We’re all like sisters.”
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StFX PREPARES FOR HOCKEY NATIONALS
CIS WOMEN’S HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP SLATED
FOR MARCH 9-12
student athletes. “This university draws in a certain
type of person,” says Coach Synishin. “They are
outstanding individuals with personal qualities
appreciated by this school and the surrounding
community. StFX has always been able to attract
high-level players academically and athletically.”
TAKING ON THE BEST
This year’s X-Women hockey team is young,
but they play with the poise of veterans, says their
Coach. “This has resonated from our experiences
last year winning the AUS Championships and
playing in the CIS championships.”
Coach Synishin is looking forward to taking
on the best women’s hockey teams in Canada at
the CIS championships. “As a team we’re going
to take advantage of hosting the CIS. We are
implementing strategies based on last year’s
experiences at the CIS Championships. We have
a good mix of speed and size and these players
are dedicated and determined.”
The legendary StFX school spirit will be hard
to miss as fans cheer on the X-Women in their
home rink. “It’s an honour to represent StFX.
Every time I put on the jersey I feel proud. I feel
proud to go home to Ottawa and tell people I
play for the X-Women Hockey team. The local
alumni there share my spirit and enthusiasm
and care so much about the team and the
school,” says Katie Barrett with a broad smile.
“We’re going to be hosting the nationals in our
great facilities. I definitely think we’re up for the
challenge. We want to be in the national finals.”
StFX and the Charles V. Keating
Millennium Centre are preparing to
play host to the very best in women’s
university hockey in Canada.
StFX is bringing the national
championship to its campus from
March 9-12, 2006 as host of the
Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)
Women’s Hockey Championship. The
organizing committee has plans well
underway to make it a championship
to remember.
“Hosting the 2006 CIS Women’s
Hockey Championship will be a boost
to our women’s program, and a
boost to the development of women’s
hockey in Nova Scotia. We look
forward to providing a memorable
student-athlete experience for all
participants and great entertainment
for fans,” says Leo MacPherson,
Director of Athletics at StFX University.
StFX will host a gala awards
banquet in conjunction with the
event, where the CIS national awards
and All-Canadians will be announced. The championship has
played host to many elite-level
female hockey players in the past,
including national team members,
and the Keating Millennium Centre is
the perfect facility for such an event.
It features two ice surfaces with
comfortable seating for more than
1,500 people in the main stadium.
There are four viewing suites in the
main stadium, including a VIP room
with an overlooking balcony.
Organizers of the CIS tournament
are expecting the championship to
be a sell-out and are encouraging
fans to purchase their tickets early to
avoid missing out on some of the
most exciting women’s hockey action
in the country. Ticket packages are
$27 for adults and $17 for students,
with the package prices increasing
February 1, 2006.
All tournament passes will be sold
at the Keating Millennium Centre
Box Office, which is open Monday
through Friday from 10 am to 1 pm
and 2 to 5 pm. For more information contact the Keating Millennium
Centre Box Office at 902-867-3304,
toll-free 1-866-259-8169 or send
email to [email protected]
“Hosting the 2006 CIS
Women’s Hockey
Championship will be a
boost to our women’s
program, and a boost to
the development of
women’s hockey in Nova
Scotia...”
Leo MacPherson, Director of Athletics
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SIMPLY
WELLBEING
Feeling inspired, not only mentally but
physically, is a way of life for many
women at StFX. Fitness and Recreation
coordinator Jeff Vossen and his team
of trainers are working on new
programs that will encourage women
to consider fitness regimens and
techniques set up to complement a
healthy lifestyle.
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want,” says Vossen. “Our trainers are key
in achieving these objectives and helping
students, staff and the community-atlarge achieve their personal goals.”
Vossen is particular in who he recruits as
trainers. “We are always working towards
getting the most qualified trainers,
regardless of gender. But currently there is
a good mix of male and female trainers.”
The Fitness and Wellness Centre is
located in the multi-million dollar Charles
V. Keating Millennium Centre. State-ofthe-art equipment and a top-notch facility
make it easier for students to enjoy a
great workout. The centre is also housed
next to the pool, two ice rinks and an
indoor running track.
“We want something for everyone.”
“‘Women on Weights’ is one of many
new programs we’re working on. It will
help women feel empowered to lift
weights safely and allow them to feel
comfortable in doing so,” says Vossen.
KMC Blades’ Creative Movements on Ice
is another dynamic program in the works.
“We want something for everyone.
Offering numerous choices will get more
females into the Fitness and Wellness
Centre. Once they’re here they may see
other ways of exercising that appeal to
them,” adds Vossen. Staff members are
also working towards offering a biathlon.
“This will pull a variety of fitness
techniques together and may introduce
someone to a new type of exercise in a
fun and exciting way.”
Creating a running club at StFX is
another avenue being explored by the
Fitness and Wellness staff. “We’re
working in conjunction with the students
from the Human Kinetics department in
organizing a great club,” adds Vossen.
“We’re also working on establishing a
nutrition program. Using the Canada
Food Guide as a basis, we will offer
advice on everything from what students
should eat to acquire more energy to
learning how to read food labels
properly,” he says.
“Not only are we creating new
programs but we’re also looking at
revamping typical women’s fitness
programs such as aerobics and yoga
and tailoring those to what people really
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RUGBY’S
RISING STARS
WHEN YOU THINK RUGBY, you may envision a field of strong athletic men with
determination and guts. That may be true but substitute the men for women and you’ll
see the StFX Women’s Rugby team, many of whom are Academic All-Canadians tearing
up the rugby field with force and passion.
There is no stopping this group of rising stars on the women’s national rugby circuit.
For the eighth year in a row the X-Women’s Rugby team has captured the AUS
Championships. “Our success has been one of the best-kept secrets on campus,” says
Coach Mike Cavanagh.
“We have high-quality players from coast to coast that make up X-Women Rugby,”
says Cavanagh. “As a coach I’m successful in getting great players here due to our
university’s reputation and offering one of the best women’s rugby programs.”
X-Women Rugby have played everywhere from Boston to Montreal to England and
Wales. The team recently got back from Victoria, British Columbia where they played in
the CIS National Championships in November. A heartbreaker for the team was losing
against Guelph 7-5 in the final two minutes of the game. The X-Women were able to
beat the University of Victoria for 5th place.
“Our players are no strangers to intense competition. Currently there are four players
who have played in the Canada Under 23s and six team members who played for
Canada Under 19. Also, there have been three StFX rugby players who have qualified
and played for the Women’s National team,” says Cavanagh.
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StFX ANNUAL GIVING —
#1 IN ALUMNI SUPPORT
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or the past five years StFX has been
ranked #1 in Alumni support by
the MacLean’s rankings of
Canadian universities. This is a wonderful
testament to the thousands of StFX alumni
who say YES to this university when asked
to contribute to their alma mater.
Alumni are approached in several
ways. Some meet personally with
university staff to discuss their giving
options and others are called by students
working in the Annual Giving office.
Since September an army of 40 StFX
students has taken to the phones from
Sunday to Thursday calling alumni
throughout North America. By the time
the dust settles next April close to 19,000
alumni will have been reached. To make
that connection, our students will make
more than 50,000 phone calls.
Most alumni can probably recall
speaking with a student caller at some
time over the past few years. These
student calls are more than just a
STFX UNIVERSITY’S
ALUMNI OFFICE invites
nominations for awards
to recognize individuals
who have brought
honour to their
university through their
accomplishments and
service to the
community.
fundraising call. They give StFX an
opportunity to touch base with alumni
wherever they may be. During the call we
confirm that we have each individual’s
correct mailing address and that they
receive their Alumni News. Callers use
the opportunity to inform alumni of events
taking place in their area and to offer an
opportunity to pass along a message to a
son or daughter on campus.
Annual Giving donations are intended
to support the day-to-day operations of
the university. Unrestricted gifts are
requested because they give StFX the
flexibility to use the donation in an area
of greatest need. Alumni may also
choose to support the work of the Coady
International Institute or give to other
causes such as financial aid for needy
students, athletics, library acquisitions or
academic departments. Each and every
gift is vitally important.
StFX has been going through a
tremendous period of renewal. New
facilities have strengthened our academic
programs and enhanced the quality of
life for students. Support of the Expanding
Futures Campaign and bequests received
through Planned Giving have supported
the expansion. However, these projects
are not fully funded and money is still
being raised for the StFX Sciences Centre,
the Keating Millennium Centre and the
Coady International Centre.
Please say YES when you receive your
appeal from StFX.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
HALL OF HONOR
Individuals whose lives are
an example of the Xaverian
commitment to social justice
and service to the community
FOR INFORMATION
on the criteria and a
nomination form contact
the StFX Alumni Office:
Phone (902) 867-2186
or email [email protected]
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Distinguished Alumnus/a
Friend of StFX University
Young Alumnus/a
Chapter of the Year
Winners will receive their
awards at ceremonies
on campus during
Homecoming weekend.
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ORIENTATION 2005
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Hall
C A M P U S
H A P P E N I N G S
Communications Officer, Coady International Institute
Gen. Roméo Dallaire Captivates Crowd at Coady
Celebrates
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StFX Creates the Roméo Dallaire
African Leadership Awards
To reflect the spirit of Coady Celebrates,
director of Coady Institute and University
Vice President Mary Coyle and President Dr.
Sean Riley announced the creation of three
new student awards, to be named the Roméo
Dallaire African Leadership Awards. One will
be awarded annually to a deserving African
leader attending the Coady Institute and two
will be granted to students from needy
circumstances who will be attending StFX.
eneral Roméo Dallaire’s message to the
almost 400 guests attending the 3rd annual Coady Celebrates benefit dinner was
loud and clear – every human life counts!
General Dallaire, recently appointed a Senator,
was the guest speaker at the Coady Institute’s annual fundraiser held at the Westin Nova Scotian
on October 12, 2005. He spoke poignantly about
Canada’s moral responsibility to prevent crimes
against humanity like the 1994 Rwandan genocide, and our potential to be a leader “in the movement of capabilities to assist nations, who are imploding and self-destructing, out of that continuum
of poverty and self-destruction.”
“[Canada] must, in a coalition of capabilities, commit resources to attempting in not only resolving
crises but working at the prevention thereof,” said
Gen. Dallaire. “Humanity needs nations like ours,
and ours in particular, to assist in moving the yardsticks towards serenity, which is the ultimate aim of
all human beings – for all humans are human and
there isn’t one more human than the other.”
Coady participant Joseph Nyemah from Liberia
also spoke about the need for a global commitment
to prevent crises, alleviate poverty and promote
good governance in developing nations.
“Today the task of poverty alleviation is becom-
Idah Mukuka Presented with Katherine Fleming
Award
D
uring the 2005 StFX Homecoming, over
100 Coady participants, faculty, staff and
friends came together for the 6th annual
Katherine Fleming International Development
Award, presented to Idah Nambeya Mukuka of
Zambia.
Dave Bernatchez, award committee member and
a close friend of Katie’s, presented the bursary to
Idah in her memory. Mukuka works as a community coordinator for the Center for Infectious Diseases in Zambia, an organization committed to
eradicating HIV/AIDS through prevention education and testing programs.
“I feel humbled because this award is an honour
and yet at the same time a challenge to me,” said
Mukuka in her acceptance speech. “It is an honour to receive this award because Katie’s commitments to fighting child poverty in Africa has
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ing more challenging in the third world,” said
Nyemah, who told his personal story of living as a
refugee in Côte d’Ivoire. “The challenge is naturally
for me and my colleagues from developing countries
to fight poverty. But together for you, me, and my
colleagues it is a moral obligation to act.”
The many friends and supporters of Coady Celebrates made the event a great success. The Institute extends its thanks to presenting sponsors Fraser
and Hoyt and American Eagle/American Airlines;
gold sponsors, Scotiabank and O’Regan’s; silver
sponsors, Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union, Rogers
Wireless, Altimax, Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline, John Dobbs & Associates and Shore Tilbe
Irwin and Partners, Sodexho and The Chronicle
Herald; and bronze sponsors MICHELIN, Mac,
Mac & Mac Law Offices, halifax film, abridean Inc,
Advanced Systems and The Cooperators. Angie
Somerville was the lucky winner of the trip for two
to Brazil donated by Fraser and Hoyt and American Eagle/American Airlines.
Over $50,000 was raised at this year’s event. All
funds raised go towards providing bursaries for participants from southern organizations who attend
the Coady International Institute’s educational
programs in community-based development.
nents, cultures and traditions. [It is] a challenge because HIV/AIDS in Africa continues to be one of
the biggest contributors to child poverty, with 15
million orphans and Zambia alone has one million.”
Idah’s passion to prevent the further spread of
HIV began five years ago when she lost her brother
to the disease. Having watched him suffer from
stigmatism and without medication or support, Idah
knew she had to help others who were infected or
affected by this disease. She now coordinates more
than 27 clinics and has started a number of support
groups for HIV-positive people.
It was both a commemorative and celebratory
day for Katie’s parents, George and Doreen Fleming,
as well as Bernatchez and other members of Katie’s
graduating class. This year was Mr. Fleming’s 50th
class reunion and the 20-year reunion of Katie’s
graduating class. To mark this special occasion,
Bernatchez announced the committee’s commitment to expand the endowment fund to $150,000.
MARGARET MACDONALD
APPOINTED AS NEW
INTERIM DEAN OF ARTS
DR. MARGARET MACDONALD has been
appointed as the university’s acting Dean of Arts
for a one-year interim term.
Dr. MacDonald is currently a professor in the
Department of Religious Studies and a faculty
representative on the Board of Governors. In
addition to teaching experience, Dr. MacDonald
is well-published in her field, having a number
of books and articles to her credit. Her research
is also currently supported by the Social Sciences
and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Dr.
MacDonald has served the university as Chair
of the Department of Religious Studies and as a
member of the Rank and Tenure Committee.
The Angus L. Macdonald symposium’s high-profile panel consisted of StFX President Dr. Sean Riley,
left, Sr. Margaret MacDonell, C.N.D., provincial Minister of Health and local MLA Angus MacIsaac,
Alex MacKinnon, Senator John Stewart and former Deputy Prime Minister Allan J. MacEachen.
ANGUS L. MACDONALD SYMPOSIUM PAYS TRIBUTE
TO A GREAT STATESMAN
IT WAS A TIME FOR REFLECTION and to
show appreciation for one of Canada’s most
prominent statesmen.
About 200 people gathered in the Hall of
Clans on August 11th to honour former
Premier Angus L. Macdonald and to celebrate
the 40th anniversary of the StFX Library that
bears his name.
A StFX graduate of 1914, Macdonald was
a lifelong supporter of the university and
received an honorary degree in 1946. The
Dunvegan, Cape Breton native was a long-
time provincial Premier and Leader of the
Liberal Party of Nova Scotia.
The event was held in conjunction with the
50th anniversary of the opening of the Canso
Causeway.
StFX NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
PETER FARDY, VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT, HAS NAMED a Halifax
communications specialist to the newly created position of Director of
Communications and Marketing. Allan Gates, formerly Vice President with Extreme
Group, a communications agency, will oversee the university’s seven-person
communications team. Gates assumed his new position at StFX on Sept. 6th.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The StFX community salutes Mary
McNair-MacIsaac who celebrates her
112th birthday on December 28th.
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C A M P U S
H A P P E N I N G S
C A M P U S
H A P P E N I N G S
RETHINKING
DEVELOPMENT
Simple, but complex… Happiness. Political
leaders, industrial CEOs and a variety of
people from all spectrums of society and
areas of the world converged on the StFX
campus last week for the second International
Conference on Gross National Happiness.
Keynote speakers filled the MacKay Room at
the Bloomfield Centre. It was standing room
only as Lyonpo Jigmi Thinley addressed the
question ‘What does Gross National Happiness mean?’
The Bhutan government measures development not only by economic indicators such as
the gross national product (GNP), but by gross
national happiness (GNH). The prime minister
frames his annual report to the National
Assembly in terms of progress toward the ‘four
pillars’ of GNH: the promotion of equitable
and sustainable socio-economic development,
preservation and promotion of cultural values,
conservation of the environment, and establishment of good governance, says Thinley.
What separates Bhutan from other countries is
that the government aspires to be a GNH state
and Bhutan does not dismiss GNH as a
utopian quest, he adds.
Media and academia have been taking an
interest in GNH, says Thinley, who believes
this is not a passing trend.
The week-long conference, sponsored in part
by the Coady International Institute, offered
numerous events and conferences for youth,
environmentalists, economists, politicians and
those who genuinely care about a better
tomorrow.
His Excellency John Ralston Saul and Lyonpo Jigmi
Thinley, Minister of Home and Cultural Affairs and
former Prime Minister of Bhutan, enjoy a few words
by Mary Coyle, director of the Coady International
Institute and StFX Vice President.
JAZZ FEST HOSTED
BIG TALENT
Musicians rehearse before opening
ceremonies.
BEACH BOYS ROCK STFX
Bill MacFarlane, left, committee member of The Bishop Colin Francis MacKinnon Memorial
Project, Bishop Raymond Lahey and StFX President Dr. Sean Riley took part in the historic unveiling
of the The Bishop Colin Francis MacKinnon cairn at William’s Point on Sunday, Sept. 25.
StFX FOUNDER
REMEMBERED AT BIRTHPLACE WITH CAIRN
The very best of fall weather contributed to
a beautiful Sunday afternoon on Sept. 25th
in William’s Point for the unveiling of a
cairn in memory of StFX founder, Bishop
Colin F. MacKinnon. The impressive cairn,
built using stone from the same quarry
used for St. Ninian’s Cathedral, is located
on a grassy hill at MacKinnon’s birthplace,
overlooking Antigonish Harbour.
Close to 50 people gathered for the
unveiling ceremony, which was opened by
members of the Antigonish Highland
Society Pipe Band. The cairn was blessed
by StFX Chancellor Bishop Raymond Lahey
and remarks were given by President Dr.
Sean Riley. Appreciation was expressed to
Allan Macdonald, chairperson of the Colin
F. MacKinnon Memorial Project
Committee. In addition to the cairn, the
committee is fundraising to later erect a
bronze statue of Bishop MacKinnon on the
StFX campus.
It was the ultimate jazz eXperience and an
opportunity to see Oliver Jones performing in
a special ‘unretirement’ concert.
StFX Music Department faculty and students
worked tirelessly from Sept. 23 to Sept. 26 to
showcase Jazz X-Fest. The first-of-its-kind
event kicked off at Piper’s Pub on Friday. The
weekend drew jazz lovers from across the
province to see award-winning jazz musicians
perform at numerous locations.
The lecture theatre was packed with jazz
lovers as this StFX honorary doctorate
delivered a world-class performance.
COULD IT BE A WORLD RECORD?
Thousands packed the Oland Field Sunday, August 7 as the Beach Boys rocked Antigonish. The
concert raised money for the X-Men football team. Local fiddler Anna Ludlow also graced the
stage with her own local flavour.
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A sea of highland dancers graced StFX’s Oland Stadium field July 13th in an attempt by
hundreds of dancers to break a Guinness World Record. Unofficially 684 highland
dancers performed the Highland Fling for six minutes. Hundreds of people in the
grandstands cheered them on. The record to beat — 505 highland dancers — was set
last year in Maxwell, Ont.
The event was organized by the Antigonish Highland Dance Association with support
from the Antigonish Regional Development Authority and held during the Antigonish
Highland Games.
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OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS AT
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH FORUM
THE LIFE AND TIMES of
Major Margaret C.
Macdonald, R.R.C. was
brought to life during an
inspiring public lecture at
Immaculata Hall on Oct. 18th.
Historian and president
emeritus of York University
Susan Mann presented “War
and the Making of Margaret
Macdonald.” Mann talked
about this extraordinary
woman, who was born and
raised in Bailey’s Brook,
Pictou County.
After much perseverance
Margaret Macdonald became
Matron-In-Chief of Canada’s
overseas nursing service
during the First World War.
She was the first woman to
hold the rank of major in the
British Empire. Macdonald
also served as a military nurse
during the Spanish-American
and Boer Wars and in
Panama during the
construction of the Panama
Canal. In 1920 she had the
distinction of being the second
woman to receive an honorary
degree from StFX.
Mann touched on these
achievements and other
aspects of Macdonald’s
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Numerous issues were discussed by researchers Michel Mitchell, left, Ocean Physics, Fisheries and
Oceans Canada; Richard Eisner, Innovation Office Manager, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Ozeas
Costa, StFX Earth Sciences. Dr. John P. Smol, right.
NEW IDEAS AND RESEARCH WERE FLOWING during the Environmental Research Forum
held Oct. 6 in StFX’s Bloomfield Centre.
The forum provided a venue for scientists and environmentalists from across the country to
network. Researchers and students were able to establish a good awareness of local research
initiatives and outside researchers had the opportunity to see the facilities StFX offers to the
science community.
The keynote speaker was John Smol, the 2004 recipient of the Herzberg Medal (NSERC’s most
prestigious research
award). Dr. Smol is a
biology professor with
A gift of a lifetime
Queen’s University. His
that will last for
address was called
eternity!
‘Lessons learned from the
Acid Rain debates: The
For 150 years StFX has proCollision between Scientists,
vided the highest quality of
Industry, Policy Makers and
education for generations of
students. You can ensure this
the Public.’ He focused on
legacy continues by including
the importance of
StFX in your estate planning.
communication between
Leaving a gift in your will
researchers and the public.
provides StFX with financial
fascinating life. Mann is a
member of the Order of
Canada and the author of
Macdonald’s biography.
The presentation was cosponsored by the StFX Dean of
Arts Office, the History
Department, the Women’s
Studies Program and the
School of Nursing.
support for years to come.
Legacy gifts can be made
in many ways, through bequests, gifts of stock, real estate or life insurance.
If you wish to discuss leaving a gift to StFX in your will or
for information about planned
giving please contact:
Iain Boyd, Director of
Advancement Relations
St. Francis Xavier University
Telephone: (902) 867-5182
DISTINGUISHED ARTIST JOHN YOUNG
COMMISSIONED BY FLOOD FAMILY
THE FAMILY OF THE LATE ANN FLOOD commissioned the
distinguished artist John Young, LL.D to compose a painting of
‘Our Blessed Lady’ to complement the reconstruction of the high
altar in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Rothesay, New
Brunswick in August. Many of the Flood Family attended StFX,
along with Young, who received an honorary doctorate from
StFX this past May. John Young’s work is part of a permanent
collection at StFX and is exhibited in more than 60 private and
corporate collections in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Anyone
interested in Young’s work can log on to www.youngart.ca
Photo Credit: Daryl Jones, OSC, MUN
LOCAL WAR HERO
REMEMBERED
’93 GRAD TURNS ENTREPRENEUR WITH BOARD GAME SUCCESS
StFX HAS LOST A
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS
Dr. Joe Brown, of Memorial University
Ocean Sciences Centre, was a leading
world expert on the survival strategies
of larval marine fish. His expertise and
study were rare due to the difficulty of
culturing and experimenting on the
small, delicate larvae in marine fish.
Dr. Brown was born in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and raised in Grey, Maine.
He graduated from StFX in1969 with a
Bachelor of Science degree. He went on
to Memorial University to receive his
Masters followed by Queen’s University
where he acquired his Ph.D. He returned
to Newfoundland in 1983.
Dr. Brown was indeed a man of the
fishes. He was President of the
Aquaculture Association of Canada, Chair
of the Ecological and Behaviour Section,
Canadian Society of Zoology, and participated on numerous review boards, panels and committees. He and his colleagues had more than 50 funded research projects and he authored and coauthored more than 130 papers, book
chapters, refereed and non-refereed
proceedings.
A tribute to Dr. Brown states: An
American by birth, a true
Newfoundlander at heart, and encouraged by George W. Bush, Joe became a
Canadian citizen on February 15, 2005.
Dr. Brown passed away suddenly on
Sept. 3.
BLAISE MATTIE, A CAREER
FIREFIGHTER with Halifax
Regional Fire & Emergency,
has created a new board
game called Fire Call.
His company, Mattie
Games Incorporated, has
receiving backing for his
new game from more than
16 fire service and related
companies throughout
Canada and the U.S.
Duracell was excited to be
part of this great opportunity
and came on board as the
official sponsor of the Fire
Safety Tips displayed on the
back of the box and instruction booklet. The company
was also the first to purchase 300 games.
Mattie originally came up
with the idea while helping
instruct a live fire scenario at
the NS Firefighters School 3
years ago. “It was like God
reached down and tucked a
note in my back pocket and
I knew exactly what I was
going to do,” he said.
Mattie says Fire Call was
brought to life by his love for
the fire service, an innovative approach and huge
family backing.
The interest from Canada
and especially the U.S. has
been overwhelming, he
added.
Blaise is looking forward
to upcoming Toy and Game
shows in Canada and the
States. Look out Monopoly
and Trivial Pursuit — Fire
Call has arrived.
For more information,
contact Blaise Mattie at 4891034 or send email to
firecall@ firecall.ca
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A S S O C I A T I O N
OVER THE YEARS we’ve had our varsity
teams participating in CIAU (CIS) National
Championships in places such as Calgary,
Regina, Kitchener-Waterloo, Toronto,
Sudbury, Montreal, Fredericton and Halifax,
always playing away from home. Not in
2006. Our women’s hockey team will host
the best women’s teams in the country in the
CIS Championships right here on our
campus, in the beautiful Charles V. Keating
Millennium Centre. The only other occasion
when a national championship was held at
StFX was in 1968 when the men’s basketball
team hosted the CIAU finals.
Our alumni are justifiably proud of our
women’s record, but moreso in the rise in
profile of women’s athletics, both here and at
the national level. Our association has been
supportive, as has our alumni, watching our
women’s team compete across the country
and in New England. Gender equality is a
priority of the athletic department and
strongly supported by our alumni.
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LONDON, ON — The London Chapter
held its 3rd annual Golf Day at the Oxbow
Glen Golf & Country Club on June 11.
Participants played nine holes of fun, sociable,
best-ball golfing on a very hot, yet beautiful,
sunny day.
Several prizes were given away throughout
the day courtesy of StFX and Alexander
Keith’s. Longest drive honors went to Dana
Hawley ’94 for the females and Aaron Pickup
’00 for the males. Gerry Lowe ’80 received the
prize for closest to the hole. Top team for the
day consisted of Ellen Handley ’92, Dan
MacDonald, Patsy Boyle ‘75 and Debbie
Gilpin ’75.
For those not interested in golf, or who
couldn’t stand the heat, the party continued
into the evening hours at the Palasad South,
where alumni gathered for food, refreshments,
pool, games and of course lots of fun.
The London Chapter also held a student
send-off picnic on August 27 for new and
current StFX students, as well as alumni,
families and friends. There was plenty of food
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Bill Kiely ’67, President
StFX Alumni Association
By hosting the 2006 women’s hockey
championships, the women are providing a
vehicle to promote the university, its facilities
and our town. It will also display our ability
to host a national intercollegiate
championship. It will highlight the number
and the expertise of the volunteers, the
alumni and friends of StFX, as well as the
close relationship between the wider
community and the university.
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and refreshments available, compliments of the
StFX Admissions office, as well as prizes
donated by the StFX Alumni office.
Don’t forget to visit our website for
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MONCTON — The Moncton Alumni
Chapter held its second annual Student SendOff BBQ. It was a beautiful day with a great
turnout. There were more than 50 freshmen,
parents, alumni and university representatives.
Steve and Karen Campbell (’60 & ’61) hosted
the event at their waterfront home in Grand
Barachois, NB. There was lots of food and a
good time was had by all. We extended the
invitation to include not only Greater
Moncton students but Sackville, Salisbury and
other neighbouring communities. The
students really enjoyed themselves and the
parents left feeling more informed about what
to expect. If you are looking to become
involved in the Moncton Alumni Chapter, or
receive information by email, contact
[email protected]
There is a continuum of StFX athletic tradition
on this year’s women’s team. The tradition
brings together a blending of the genders.
Head coach David Synishin was a five-year
member of the X-Men in the late 80’s and the
early 90’s. His assistant, his father Wayne
Synishin, is a member of the StFX Sports Hall
of Fame, as well as a former player and coach.
On behalf of our association we wish the
team, coaching staff and their support staff all
the best as they prepare for their season and
the tournament March 9–12, 2005.
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Directors and coordinator of the SAINT
mentoring program at X, was our Special
Guest and made a brief but well-placed
presentation to everyone. It was extremely well
received by students.
The afternoon was spent listening to great
Downeast music, meeting old friends, making
new ones, and soaking in the X spirit in BC.
AJ Beaton’s family once again took masterful
charge of the ‘BBQing’ even though AJ was in
Uganda. The food and refreshments were
delicious.
Thanks to the continuing support of our
corporate friends, including Alexander Keith’s
Beer, Allegiant Air, Glenora Inn and Distillery,
EMI Music Canada, The Cape Bretoner
Magazine and Storyeum, we were able to raise
hundreds of dollars for our scholarship
Program. Each year, two students from BC
Congratulations to StFX Alumni for making us
#1 in alumni support for the 5th year in a row
and to our alma mater for its #1 showing for
the 4th year in a row!
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information on upcoming events, local chapter
news, as well as pictures of past events.
— Troy Stanley ‘95 www.stfxalumni.com
MONCTON
VANCOUVER — The Greater Vancouver
Chapter held its Annual Student /Alumni
Send-Off Picnic on Sunday, July 24th at
beautiful Jericho Beach in Vancouver. The
conditions were absolutely fabulous with
bright skies, warm breezes, Downeast music
and the X family to celebrate. The 5th Annual
picnic attracted a crowd of 80-90 new and
returning students, their families and alumni.
Every student attending StFX from
anywhere in BC receives an invitation to the
Vancouver event. It brings them together to
meet and greet and share information about X
and the area, in the hope of increasing the
value of the X experience. Many of the
students in attendance were, indeed, from
outside greater Vancouver.
Austin Hawley, VP of the Alumni Board of
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attending X receive $500 to assist with their
expenses.
It was a wonderful day and, thanks to the
diligent work of the planning committee, it
was a rousing success. We look forward to next
year.
Hail and Health
— Jim Bowne
PICTOU COUNTY — The Pictou County
Summer Send-Off was a great success.
We had 65 students and approximately 85
parents. The weather forecast called for rain
and rain it did.
Those who did turn out in the bad weather
enjoyed themselves and the door prizes really
created some excitement for the new students.
There were many questions from both
students and parents. There was also
considerable mingling of students as they
reacquainted themselves or met fellow
classmates. I spoke with several parents the
days after our event and came away with many
positive comments. We actually had an
alumnus, Donnie Morris ’83, vacationing in
the area from Ontario who heard about the
event and brought his daughter to our
barbeque.
I would say we have the makings of an
exciting annual event in the county.
— Paul Fraser ’82
SAINT JOHN — The New Brunswick 4th
Annual Golf Tournament and 1st Student
Send-Off was held August 12 at the Hampton
Golf and Country Club. This was a very
successful event with 58 golfers enjoying a
great day of golf and the sunny weather was
outstanding. We had 22 additional students,
parents and alumni join us for our BBQ and
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Fraser ‘82 at the Pictou County student send-off.
student send-off. Alumni participated from
several areas of the province including
Fredericton, Boiestown, Bathurst, Doaktown,
Moncton, Saint John, Rothesay and StFX.
We were delighted to have Bill Kiely speak to
us and share with us university news. We
welcomed Leo MacPherson, Athletic Director,
who spoke of the years he lived in Saint John
and of his new position at the university.
Prizes were awarded for the first three high
score teams for golf and the most honest
golfers. We had special draws for the students
in attendance and several door prize draws.
Everyone had a great time and enjoyed
themselves. The presence of new and
returning students was an added bonus for all
of us. The committee, chaired by Randy
McLellan, was really pleased with the event
and looking forward to planning the 5th
Tournament/Student Send-Off in the summer
of 2006.
— Andrea MacLean-Holohan ’59
TORONTO — Alumni from the Toronto area
gathered at the Carrying Place Golf Course for
the annual StFX golf tournament on May 17.
The StFX spirit, marked by a sea of blue and
white, dominated the course as approximately
144 alumni and friends enjoyed each other’s
company as well as an early season golf game.
Thank you to all the participants and
volunteers for your enthusiasm and for making
the day possible! In addition, special thanks
to Trudy and John Young ’54, as well as
Lorraine Nelson, for coordinating the
tournament!
In mid-August, StFX Toronto alumni
hosted a brunch for first-year students in the
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Toronto area heading to StFX in the fall. On
Sunday, August 21st approximately 20 new
students as well as parents and guests gathered
at the Devil’s Advocate Pub for a send-off
celebration. Excitement and anticipation was
in the air as Mark Kolanko and Mary Rankin
spoke to new students, parents and friends.
The new students impressed all of the
alumni with their quick responses to the StFX
trivia, organized by Martha Black ’01. Special
thanks to Carl Beaudoin, Martha Black, Nikki
Doucet, Mary Jamieson, Kelsey MacAulay,
Matt McHenry, Megan Noah and Mary
Rankin for the help and warm and welcoming
presence at the brunch!
Continuing to build on recent events in
Toronto, we are building a sustainable Toronto
Chapter. Contact [email protected]
if you are interested in getting involved. The
Toronto Chapter’s next event will be the
second annual X-Ring event on December
3rd! Please check out the StFX website for
further details: www.stfx.ca/alumni
chapterevents.html
Looking forward to seeing you there!
— Becky Doyle ’99
FLORIDA — It was the best ever 2005
gathering for the in-Florida X Alumni. The
2006 Day is already being planned and is one
not to be missed on Saturday, March 4.
It was a day of ‘firsts’….. a record number of
72 braved perfect weather to enjoy Heritage
Oaks Golf and Country Club located in the
Sarasota area. It included the midday social
hour, memorial mass and outstanding
luncheon, as well as high-tech slide
presentations with a personal touch.
For the first time financial support in the
form of two cheques was made possible and
targeted special programs on campus – X
Project and an X-Ring funding. These were
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sent in the names of Florida founding members
Sarah Walker and Jim Kenney.
At the helm for the day were Dick and
Rosemary Dumais aided by a happy crew.
Kathy Achorn became auctioneer of popular X
items. Together with a 50/50 draw the
tremendous generosity of Xaverians was again
evidenced. Rev. Howard Shea was the mass
celebrant. Iain and Margaret Boyd loaned
their special presence from campus as speaker
and photographer.
With Kathy Achorn developing Florida
computerized data, Owen and Carol Granville
once again on registration, JJ and Kathleen
MacDonald heading the telephone committee,
John T. and Janet MacDonald, local
arrangements, Dave and Barbara Parker and
Marie MacDonald all shared the successes.
All attendees for March 4, 2006 are urged to
block their calendars and plan a vacation
around the date. Overnighters need to book
early and a block of ‘X rated’ rooms is being
planned for the Hampton Inn.
Any Xaverians who plan to be in Florida
and wish to come for the first time should
email Kathy Achorn at [email protected]
so your name is added to the invitation/
registration list.
While passing the word to potential new
attendees – check out the alumni events info
on the website www.stfx.ca
Committee members will also welcome your
questions: John T. MacDonald (941) 9661574; Owen Granville (941) 794-1222; Marie
MacDonald (561) 391-8577.
FORT MCMURRAY — More than 60
alumni enjoyed an Alumni and Friends of
StFX evening at The Sawridge Inn and
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Pictured l-r are: Dr. John Young; Bill Kiely, National Alumni
President; George Halecen and Doug Lunau, both Friends of
StFX.
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Some of the great people who came out to the Alumni and Friends of StFX evening at The
Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre in Fort McMurray are StFX President Dr. Sean Riley;
Lisa Hill, alumna; Brad Wassilaskus, alumnus; Kim Little, alumna; StFX Vice President of
Advancement Peter Fardy; alumni event organizers Paul McKenna and Kathy McKenna; and
Advancement Relations Director Iain Boyd.
Conference Centre in Fort McMurray on
Sept. 20.
Four decades of Xaverians came out to
hear Dr. Sean Riley address the crowd on
the numerous activities and the growth
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Pictured l-r are: Matthew Roddy, StFX student; Jim Coleman, alumnus; Gary
Newell; Dr. Sean Riley, StFX University President; Martha Black, alumna; and
Meghan Noah, alumna.
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A successful send-off BBQ was held for students entering StFX this September by Fredericton
Alumni at O’Dell Park Lodge.
taking place at StFX. Peter Fardy,
Advancement Vice President, introduced
Dr. Riley and spoke on the role of
Advancement and Alumni support.
A special thank you to Paul and Cathy
McKenna for coordinating the alumni
gathering.
ROME — Our traveling ambassadors Father
Vernon Boutlier ’58 and Father Joe A.
MacNeil ’56 have recently visited Rome and
Italy and we now have an X Alumni
Chapter in the eternal city.
The new chapter will be under the
leadership of Mary Janet MacIsaac Munari
’60. Mary Janet has lived in Italy for the past
43 years, where she is now utilizing her
Home Economics Degree by operating a
small bed and breakfast in her home called
Twin Tree-Alberto Genello.
Currently the new chapter has only six
members but we all know small is beautiful.
We welcome them all and hope they have a
great StFX Day and StFX dinner.
Contact Mary Janet MacIsaac Munari at
[email protected]
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Some members of the new X Alumni
Chapter in Rome pose for a photo in
front of the door of the papal summer
residence in Castel Gondolfo. Pictured
are Father Joe A. MacNeil ’56, left,
Mary Janet MacIsaac Munari ’60 and
Father Vernon Boutlier ’58.
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Fr. Kehoe Golf Classic in Antigonish, July 29,2005: Athletic
Director Leo MacPherson presents the MacDonald-Chisholm
trophy to Berkeley Cameron ‘72 and other members of his team,
Maurice Gouthro ‘73, Jeck Guthro ‘73, Robert Cameron ‘98
and Rollie Cameron ‘90.
StFX honoured three individuals who dedicated their lives to
social advocacy during Fall Convocation 2004 ceremonies Dec.
4, 2004. Former federal NDP leader Alexa McDonough; Nabil
Abadir, a pioneer in community development in Egypt; and Irene
Lefort, an exemplary community-minded citizen who has given of
her talents from the local to the national stage, received degrees
of Doctor of Laws honoris causa.
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PEI Zone, Sandy Sweet
Moncton and area, Jeff Kelly
New Brunswick, Andrea MacLean-Holohan
Montréal and PQ, David Ronan
Halifax and mainland NS, Paul McDonald
Halifax (observer), Laird Wilton
Metropolitan Cape Breton, Fr. Donald MacGillivray
Rural Cape Breton, Morag Graham
London, Ontario, Troy Stanley
Ottawa, Ontario, Janet Lynn MacNeil
Toronto, Ontario (observer), Becky Doyle
Calgary, Alberta, Kelly Benson
Edmonton, Alberta, Phil Markovich
Vancouver, BC, Jim Bowne
Maine, David Case
California, International, Ray MacDonald
Meaghan McKenna, Student Alumni President
THE MEETING TOOK PLACE ON September 30th, at 3
o’clock at the Millennium Centre, President Bill Kiely
presiding with a total of approximately 38 alumni attending.
The meeting opened with the Xaverian prayer.
The Agenda was approved.
Minutes from 2004 were adopted as read, Valerie Bobyk
moving adoption and Austin Hawley seconding.
Business arising: largely addressed in the various Committee reports which were adopted as circulated and read.
The reports form part of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting for 2005.
President Kiely submitted a written report and highlighted some aspects of it.
Under business arising, he addressed the issue of a fitting
memorial to the war veterans after whom the Memorial
Rink had been named. A cairn will be erected in a parklike setting in front of the Science Building and a plaque
will be placed on the building designating it as the former
site of Memorial Rink.
As well, the Hall of Fame will find a new home in the
Millennium Centre. StFX President Dr. Sean Riley spoke
to the details.
There was a review of what has been a very active year
for alumni involvement both at the university and at the
chapter levels.
Special thanks to Father Vernon Boutilier ’58, who has
been actively recruiting alumni on an international level.
Alumni Affairs Officer Noreen Nunn presented a very
detailed annual report. She touched on the many achievements and activities of the alumni over the year and as well
provided a summary of the role of the Alumni Office, budgeting and planned activities for the upcoming year. The
success of the celebratory
‘Golden X Road Show’ was
highlighted. A significant undertaking this coming year is to
continue with research in order
to obtain more and better information on our alumni so that
planning and affinity building
can continue and be enhanced.
The Board members were introduced and the new Board
members were welcomed.
The Nominating Committee
Chair Valerie Bobyk presented
Ex-officio:
John McFarland, AEF chair
Sean Fraser, SU Pres
Kristen Shea, Sr. Class Pres
Noreen Nunn, Alumni Affairs Officer
Peter Fardy, VP Advancement
Iain Boyd, Director Advancement Relations
Allan Gates, Director Communications & Marketing
the slate (see above).
Motion to accept the Nominating Committee’s report
was moved by Valerie and seconded by Ed McHugh.
No additional nominations forthcoming, the motion
passed unanimously.
Chapter and other committee reports were adopted as
read.
StFX President Sean Riley provided the meeting with
an overview of the year gone by and talked of plans for the
coming year.
Capital projects continue and funding for these projects
continues to be a preoccupation.
President Riley spoke on the Hall of Fame, indicating it
will be housed in the Millennium Centre and is being
designed to be an extensive visual representation of athletics and recreation at StFX. It will be a historical record
and ongoing visual account of the integral role sports and
recreation play in the life of the university.
In relation to the Memorial Park, he noted that he is
pleased with the park setting which will be the centerpiece of
the memorial. President Riley made note of the two large
mature trees which, during construction of the residences,
were moved to the Science Building. They are now thriving
and a fitting memorial in themselves.
Austin Hawley moved to adjourn the meeting and David
Ronan seconded.
Meeting adjourned.
Copies of committee and chapter reports are available
on request by contacting the StFX Alumni Office:
Phone: (902) 867-2186
Mail: Alumni Office, StFX University, PO Box 5000,
Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5
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Present:
Bill Kiely
David Ronan
Noreen Nunn
Sheilagh (Norris) Ross
David Case
Ed J. McHugh
Iain Boyd
Dave Bernatchez
Valerie Bobyk
Greg MacEachern
Troy Stanley
Anne & Ted Turcotte
Laird Wilton
Paul McDonald
Becky Doyle
Phil Markovich
Jim Power
Mike “Dyker” Campbell
Paul McFarland
John “Packy” McFarland
Bernadette Brooks
Fr. Bernie MacAdam
Peter Fardy
Janet Lynn MacNeil
Morag Graham
Ray MacDonald
Andrea MacLean-Holohan
Kelly Benson
Austin Hawley
Jim Bowne
Anne Malick
Sean Riley
Allan Gates
David Beman
Leo and Mary Anne Doyle
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September 30th, 2005
StFX Alumni Association
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Ed McHugh, 1st Vice President
Austin Hawley, 2nd Vice President
Anne Malick, Secretary/Treasurer
Valerie Bobyk, Past President
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EXECUTIVE • BOARD MEMBERS
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S t F X DAY E V E N T S
ST. JOHN’S, NL
Date: Friday, November 25, 2005
Location: DJango’s Restaurant, 190 Duckworth St.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SYDNEY
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2005
Location: Mass St. Anthony Daniel Church, Alexander St., Sydney.
Reception to follow at the Sydney Garrison Officers Mess, Victoria Park
Esplanade, Sydney.
Date: Friday, December 2, 2005
Location: Mass St. John the Baptist Church, High Street, New Glasgow.
Reception Roseland Cabaret, Provost Street, New Glasgow.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AMHERST, NS
FREDERICTON
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2005
Location: Mass St. Dunstan’s – reception to follow at the rectory.
SAINT JOHN, NB
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Adult Education is all about. It is the #1 choice among
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It is available to you in major centres across Canada or
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Our 2004/05 schedule includes Halifax, Moncton,
Ottawa, Toronto, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg and Regina.
Limited enrollment – 30 seats per module
www.stfx.ca/academic/adulted-diploma
Email: [email protected] • Toll-free: 1-800-563-7839
Fax: (902)867-2486
Business hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm Atlantic
Event: Golden X Inn Roadshow
Date: January 27, 2006
Contact: Alumni Office for details — (902)867-2186 [email protected]
CALGARY
Event: Pub night
Date: February 25, 2006
Location: Royal Duke Pub in Bow Valley Square (downtown)
Details: Watch the website for further details.
OTTAWA
MONTRÉAL
www.xalumni.com
Location: St. Patrick’s Basilica, reception to follow.
LONDON, ON
www.stfxalumni.com
Location: St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 515 Cheapside St. Gathering
at Molly Bloom’s Irish Pub, 700 Richmond St. to follow.
TORONTO
www.stfx.ca/alumni/chapterevents.html
Date: Saturday December 3, 2005
Time & Location: X-Ring Mass at St Basil’s Church, 50 St. Joseph St.
Reception at St Basil’s Hall, 50 St Joseph St. Pub gathering to follow.
MONTRÉAL
Date: Thursday, December 1 , 2005
Location: Le Biftheque Steakhouse, 6705 Cote de Liesse Blvd.
CALGARY
Location: FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219 – 19th Ave. SW
EDMONTON
[email protected]
Date: Sunday, December 4 , 2005
Location: St. Edmund’s Parish/School
PEACE RIVER, AB
VICTORIA, BC
Date: November 18, 2005
Location: Macaroni Grill, 3195 Douglas Street, Victoria
VANCOUVER
Location: Vancouver Library Square/Public House
www.stfxalumni.ca
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2005
Location: Villa Madonna, Renforth, NB with special guest : Mary Coyle,
VP & Director, Coady International Institute
Location: The Pub in the Peace Valley Inn
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HALIFAX
Event: StFX Kehoe Dinner & Auction
Date: March 25, 2006 (tentative)
Location: World Trade & Convention Centre
Contact: Laird Wilton ’99 — (902) 440-6575 [email protected]
Date: Sunday, December 4, 2005
Location: Duncan’s Pub
National Program of Excellence
Canadian Association University Continuing Education
BERMUDA
PICTOU COUNTY
Location: St. Pius Church, pub night to follow.
ADULT EDUCATION
Date: Thursday, December 1, 2005
Location: Mass – St. Francis Xavier Parish, 3810 Scott Rd., Burbank, CA.
Dinner – Elephant Bar and Restaurant, 110 North 1st St., Burbank, CA.
Location: M.R. Onions at 6 pm
HALIFAX
DIPLOMA IN
BOSTON
Location: Mass – Boston College High School Chapel followed by buffet
dinner at the Farragut House Restaurant
Event: Golf Day
Date: June 2, 2006
Location: Golf des Isles Club, Boucherville Islands
Contact: David Ronan ’59 — (514) 694-3387 [email protected]
TORONTO
Event: Golf Day
Date: Friday, May 19, 2006
Location: Carrying Place Golf and Country Club
Contact: Trudy or John Young at (416) 481-6905
MAINE
Event: 2nd Biannual Packy McFarland Open Golf Tournament
Date: May 20, 2006
Location: Penobscot Valley Country Club, Orono, Maine
Details: All proceeds to go to the StFX Athletic Endowment Fund
Contact: David Case ’70 — (207) 947-5930 [email protected]
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Event: San Diego StFX Alumni Gathering
Date: March, 2006
Contact: Ray MacDonald ’81 — (562) 485-3082 [email protected]
Event: StFX Alumni Gathering in San Diego
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2006
Details: Watch website for details
FLORIDA
Event: Annual Florida Alumni Dinner
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2006 Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, 4800 Chase Oaks Drive,
Sarasota, FL Telephone: (941) 926-7602
Contact: John T. MacDonald (941) 966-1574 or J. Owen Granville
(941) 794-1222 or Kathy Achorn [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
MOURNS DR. J.J. MACDONALD
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nown as one of StFX’s top administrators, Dr. John James
MacDonald passed away peacefully July 7, 2005. Fondly known
as Dr. J.J., he was a dedicated Xaverian whose career and
contributions have been principal in the continuing development of the
university.
Dr. MacDonald was born in New Glasgow. He graduated from StFX in
1945, and received an M.Sc. and PhD in Chemistry from the University
of Toronto.
He joined the StFX faculty in 1949. Ten years later, he became the
first Dean of Science and first lay administrator. He was a central figure
in the planning for the major campus expansion that occurred during
the 1960s, including Nicholson Hall, the Angus L. Macdonald Library,
the Oland Centre and the Bloomfield Centre.
He nurtured science programs through his encouragement of research
and supported faculty, laying the foundation for the university’s premier
position among small institutions in Canada.
He became Academic Vice President in 1970 and served as the
university’s senior academic officer for two decades until retirement in
1991. During this period, he undertook a number of funding initiatives
to encourage peer-evaluated research in both the Faculty of Science and
Faculty of Arts. He presided over a further enlargement of teaching and
research, while remaining active as a promoter of the art gallery, the
theatre and cultural life within the university. StFX recognized his
contributions through the awarding of a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa
in 2001.
He served higher education beyond StFX. Governments municipal,
provincial and federal called on his talents, especially in the fields of
transportation, communications and military affairs. He served a long
season with the educational arm of the United Nations. His worldwide
travels, even to Siberia, involved study of higher education patterns in
both developed and developing countries.
In the world of Canadian philately, he is renowned as an author of
more than 20 philatelic articles and a definitive book on Nova Scotia
postal history. He was an avid gardener and had an interest in StFX
athletics.
Dr. J.J. MacDonald is survived by his wife, Jane Gordon; sons John
James (Jeanne), California; Ronald (Margie), Alan, Antigonish;
daughters, Nancy Rose (Wayne), Bedford; Anne Louise (Frank),
Antigonish; Jana, Vancouver; Margaret (John McKee), California;
stepchild Jeremy Keyes, Virginia; Rachel Crowther (Stephen), Oshawa;
and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Lou.
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Major Paul J. MacKenzie B.Sc ’87, MSCIT and Margaret (nee Mulcair) B.B.A ’85,
C.A.Ed, C.V.S.M. have returned to Canada after four years in Colorado Springs.
Paul (brother of Dr. Michael MacKenzie of Antigonish) was assigned to NORAD
and U.S. Space Command as Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems Engineer. Margaret was employed as an elementary school teacher.
While in Colorado, Paul was promoted to Major and earned the degree of Master
of Science, Computer Systems Engineering and Margaret was awarded the prestigious Community Service Award.
Paul, Margaret and their children Angela (12) and Ian (10) now reside in
Winnipeg and welcome emails from friends ([email protected]).
Janet Lynn F. MacNeil ’95, a Federal Department of
Justice lawyer in Ottawa, has won the 2005 Legal
Writing Competition for the Commonwealth Lawyers Association on the given topic: ‘Is International
Law Really Law?’ The prize was an all-expenses paid
trip to London, England to attend the Golden Jubilee
of the Commonwealth Lawyers Conference where
the theme was ‘Developing Law and Justice.’ Her
article is featured in the Special Conference Issue of
the ‘Commonwealth Lawyer’ (Journal of the Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association). Janet Lynn, President of the Ottawa Alumni Chapter, was also named
StFX’s Young Alumna 2005 in October.
’89 ALUMNUS LEADS
LAKELAND COLLEGE
Dr. Larson has agreed to serve as President
and Chief Executive Officer of Lakeland
College in Vermilion, Alberta until June 30,
2006. He was appointed Interim President
and CEO on June 1 following the resignation
of the previous president, Dr. Mark Lee.
Colin ’81and Nancy ’83 (Alexander) Pearson of St. Marys,
ON visited with relatives in Bayfield. The couple’s two children
were able to attend the StFX X-Men Hockey School. They were
delighted to have the boys take part in the camp. Coach Brad
Peddle’s instructors were knowledgeable and great role
models, said the Pearsons. Pictured l-r are Nike Tuomi,
Jameson Pearson, Nolan Pearson and Sean Flinn.
Dr. Larson completed his Master of Education
at St. Francis Xavier University in 1989. He
holds degrees in education at the doctoral,
master’s and bachelor’s levels and has been
at Lakeland College since 2000. His previous
position was Executive Vice President,
Academic and Student Services.
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adopted March 21/05
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50’s
Class of ‘56 gathering
Thurs., Sept. 28/06 — class meeting
at the home of Packy McFarland,
65 MacDonald St., Antigonish.
Contact Bob Higgins, class
president ‘56 (506) 652-2408 or
Packy McFarland (902) 863-3661
Karen and Joseph Rennie ‘83
Coreana Youmin, June 11/04
Mike Chisholm ‘84
and Jina You
Cameron (6),
Andrew and Isaac, Dec 24/04
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Bob ‘53 and Dolores
(Doyle) ‘55 Murray –
Surrounded by their 7
children (3 of whom are X
grads), together with their
spouses, 18 grandchildren
and many friends,
celebrated their 50th
wedding anniversary with
a special mass at which
they renewed their vows.
This was followed by a
fun-filled reception. They
would appreciate hearing
from fellow Xaverians at
[email protected]
Peter Berry ‘59 has just
returned from two years of
teaching English as a
second language in
Shanghai, China.
Unfortunately, my absence
caused me to miss the 45th
anniversary reunion of the
class of ‘59. However, I
certainly intend to
participate in our 50th in
2009 and I look forward to
resuming participation in
the events organized by
the Montreal X alumni.
60’s
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James Leland, Nov 23/04
Clarke Simon Levon, Mar 27/05
Rowan James Stephen, June 12/04
Kendra, Dec 4/02
and Macy, May 19/05
Stella Johanna, Oct 13/04
Anne (MacMillan) ’93
and Jim Morgan
Lorraine (Boyd) ’93,’95
and Ken MacKenzie ’95
Lorena (Sullivan) ’93
and Brendan Brothers ’94
Michelle (Rose) ‘94
and Ian McDonell ‘94
Tracy Mackenzie-Murphy ’95
and Charles Murphy ’89
working in the Maritime
region. He was one of
only three in Atlantic
Canada out of a total of
30 and the only StFX
grad for the 05/06 year.
their story ideas to
[email protected].
Friends and former
Comm Bloc types can
reach her at
[email protected]
practice in the City of
Guelph, ON. She can be
reached at
[email protected]
Aug 7/04
90’s
Ken ‘95 and
Lorraine (Boyd) ‘93
‘95 MacKenzie – on
April 1, 2005 proudly
adopted a son, Clarke
Simon Levon, born
March 27, 2005.
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semester at the University of Iowa where he is
Adjunct Professor of
Social Work.
Brent Austin ‘65
retired from EnCana
Corportation in 2004.
He has relocated to
Calgary and continues to
serve out his second term
on the Board of Governors of Cape Breton
University and his
remaining term as
ministerial appointee on
the Foundation Board of
CBU.
Tim O’Neill ‘69 has
been appointed as the
first H. Ian MacDonald
visiting economist in the
Ministry of Finance. In
his new role, Dr. O’Neill
will provide objective
advice to the ministry on
emerging economic
challenges and will
contribute to economic
and fiscal policy
development at the most
senior level.
70’s
Russell MacDonald
‘70 has recently
completed his assignment
as Chef de Mission for
the 2005 Nova Scotia
Canada Games. Since
his retirement in 2002 as
curriculum coordinator at
the Cape Breton Victoria
Regional School Board,
Russell has been very
busy volunteering for a
number of community
organizations. Russell
looks forward to using
his ‘extra’ time to follow
new pursuits. He and
his wife Anne
(MacNeil) ‘67 spend
March in Myrtle Beach,
SC and would love to
hear from other alumni
in the area at
[email protected]
Dr
Dr.. Rose Anne
(T
ubetti) Goo
dine
(Tubetti)
Goodine
‘78
‘78,, daughter of Cecile
Tubetti-MacKenzie ‘58,
‘71 and the late George
Tubetti ‘58 has been
named President of the
New Brunswick Medical
Society for 2005-2006.
Rose Anne and her
husband Bill live in
Woodstock, NB with
their four children.
Willard Cavicchi ‘73
retired in June, 2005 after
32 years as a teacher and
administrator. He will be
doing some work with the
University of Maine this
fall as well as tending to
his wife’s horses.
80’s
Anne Emery ‘74 has
recently signed a threebook publishing contract
with ECW Press for the
first three books in her
series of mystery novels.
The first book, Sign of
the Cross, will be coming
out this spring.
Danny (T
ex) ‘77
(Tex)
Haight, along with his
wife Linda, are proud to
announce the marriage of
their daughter, Krista, to
Jeremy Sherry on May
28, 2005.
Derrick Rowe ‘81 and
Sandra Janosik – a
daughter, Danielle, born
August 21, 1999 and a
son, Michael, born May
17, 2002.
Terri (Spears)
Middlemiss ‘88 and
her huband Rob have
moved to Colorado
Springs with their two
children Kirkland, 10,
and Trent, 6, on a fouryear military posting.
Tony W
atson ‘88 was
Watson
promoted to Executive
Director by Morgan
Stanley earlier this year.
He works in Hong Kong
as a bond analyst,
focusing on the utility,
basic material and
transport sectors.
Stacey (Chapman)
Gillis ‘93 has relocated
to Edmonton with her
husband Kevin and their
two children, Ryan, 4,
and Claire, 2, after 10
years in Oromocto, NB.
She is looking forward to
meeting other X alumni
in the area.
Charles MacDonald
‘94, ‘07 and Kimberly
(Fraser) ‘00, ‘02 are
both teachers with the
Strait Regional School
Board. They would love
to hear from friends at
charles.macdonald@
strait.ednet.ns.ca and
kimberlydawn630@
hotmail.com
Clifford J. Shaw ‘78
has joined the law firm of
Faber Gurevitch Bickman
in Calgary and will be
continuing his practice
in the areas of banking
and insolvency.
David Boyd ‘89 has
recently been promoted
as an Advisory Service
partner of
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Rhonda Whittaker
‘94 is host of Information Morning on CBC
Radio One in Moncton.
The show broadcasts to
listeners across eastern
and northern New
Brunswick. Fellow NBers
are welcome to email
Lisa Cameron ‘95 has
received a Masters of
Education in teaching
French as a second
language. Lisa currently
teaches with the Halifax
Regional School Board.
Craig Thomson ‘96
and Wendy Wasson were
married in 2003. Craig is
employed as a pilot with
Cathay Pacific in Hong
Kong.
Craig Thomson ‘96
and Wendy Wasson – a
son, James Frank, born
January 27, 2005 in
Hong Kong.
campus in the Adult
Learning Program.
Krista (Chisholm)
‘97 Ronberg is currently
living in Ottawa with her
husband Rob. Krista is
employed by the
Catholic School Board
and Rob is employed
with Xerox.
Warren Burrell ‘97
and his wife, Asami, have
relocated to Canada after
teaching for 8 years
throughout Asia. He is
currently teaching Grade
1 French immersion in
the Pas, Manitoba. He
can be reached at
[email protected]
Shelley (Constantin)
‘97 and Greg Barthel
currently reside in
Edmonton, AB and look
forward to seeing the ‘97
BSc PE class at Homecoming 2007. She can
be reached at
[email protected]
Natasha
(MacDonald) ‘96 and
Chris Phillips have
moved to Truro. She
just finished a teaching
term at NSCC, Pictou
Nicole Rozier ‘99 has
been living in Halifax for
the past few years. In
September, with her Law
Degree in hand, she is
transferring to Ontario to
pursue the practice of
Criminal Law. She will
be opening her own
00’s
Andrea (T
rites) ‘00
(Trites)
and Joe Rector are now
residing in Charlottetown,
PE and would love to
hear from any fellow X
grads at andrea2678@
msn.com
Sean Cavicchi ‘03
would like to say hello to
all his friends. He is
enjoying Southeast Asia,
travelling to Guam,
China, Phillipines and
South Korea. Thailand
and Vietnam are next on
his agenda. He can be
reached at scavicchi@
hotmail.com and hopes
to see many of you in
2006.
Cheryl Cummings ‘95, ‘97
and Corey Arsenault
Chole Rose, Apr 28/05
and Jesse Cage, June 28/03
Dawn (Arseneau) ’96
and Ray Blanchard
Lauren (4), Jack William, March 5/05 and Jensen (6)
Debbie Farrell ‘90
and Bruce Martin
Kevin Concannon
‘64, ‘66 is teaching this
Gavin Luke, June 28/04
Nov 25/04
Simon Daniel, Apr 1/05 and
Liam Benjamin, 5 ½
Mason Kyte Lange, Sept 3/05
Jack, Mar 23/05
Katherine Aine, March/05
Jacob (4) Matthew (2) Evan
Grace Patricia, Jan 26/05
Audrey Lorraine, Oct 11/04
Liam Brendan, Jan 13/05
Cora Lee Joudry ‘91
and Glen Coolidge
Neeta Kumar-Britten ‘92
and Andrew Britten, son Liam
Neeta Kumar-Britten ‘92
and Andrew Britten
Cherie Kyte ’92
and Stephen Lange
Chantal Raymond ’92
and Roe J. McFarlane ’93
Natasha (MacDonald) ‘96
and Chris Phillips
Gordon ‘96
and Tracey Sargent
Linda (MacNeil) ’96, ’98
and Paul Snyder
Leroy ’96 and Twyla ’97
(Pelly) McKinnon
France Roy ‘97 and
Paul ‘Woody’ Campbell ’93, ‘95
Tina (Allain) ’96 and John Rooney
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Anna (4), Hayden (2 ½), Fayth (3 mos)
Liam Gillis, July 10/05
June 25/05
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Carmen (Fullerton) ‘97
and Troy Payson ‘97
Jeff ‘98 and Kelly ‘94
Sylvester
Adelle Marchand ‘01
and Kirk Mills
Jenna Lynn, June 29/04
July 29/05
Douglas Burton, Apr 15/05
Janis (Reynolds) ‘97
and Mike Bonneville
Andrea (Trites) ’00
and Joe Rector
Amanda (Burton) ‘01
and Stephen Tate ‘01
July 30/04
July 9/05
Aug 23/05
Krista (Chisholm) ‘97
and Robert Ronberg
Kimberly (Fraser) ’00, ’02 and
Charles J. MacDonald ’94, ’07
Amanda (Burton) ‘01
and Stephen Tate ‘01
April 24 /04
July 10 /04
July 9/05
Shelley (Constantin) ’97
and Greg Barthel
Mary-Beth MacDonald ‘01
and Stefan Atzema
Barb MacInnis ’03
and Jamie MacNeil ’02
Lily Kenzie, Aug 31/04
John Patrick, April 23/05
Patrick Francis, May 10/05
Shelley (Maldre) ‘98
and Chris Sullivan ‘97
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Jill (Smith) ‘99
and John-Paul Leon
Martine Gallien ‘05
and John Hathazi ‘05
CORRECTION — Our summer edition of the StFX
Alumni News contained an error as to how long Sr.
Brendalee previously held the position of Chaplain at
StFX. We’d like to correct that at this time and add a few
additional items of interest.
Sr. Brendalee previously held the position from 19861988. Following that period she attended Boston College
and received a Masters Degree with a concentration in
Spirituality.
She served as Pastoral Assistant on the Island of St.
Kitts, in the Caribbean, and continued to attend Boston
College in the summers in order to complete a Certificate
of Advanced Studies in Religious Education. This would
assist her in the training program she offered to catechists
on seven islands of the Diocese of Basseterre West Indies.
Sister Brendalee is training as a Spiritual Director/
Companion and will be offering this service as an intern
as part of her ministry outreach. She is delighted to join
the Xaverian family, as the Sisters of St. Martha have a
significant relationship with StFX, often referring to it as
the cradle of their congregation. In the year 2000 they
celebrated 100 years of history and commitment to the
StFX Community.
MANY THANKS to you and your staff for the lovely
tributes in the latest issue of the Alumni News. I was
especially touched by the accolade. The whole issue was a
great honor to all of the unsung heroes at StFX who
continue to give service to students, other staff and faculty.
Well done!
— Janet Stark, StFX Registrar
IN READING THE MOST RECENT EDITION of the
Alumni News, I noted several articles concerning the
Spring 2005 Convocation. Deservedly so, this event is
perhaps the highlight of the year on campus.
However, it reminded me that in the previous edition
of the Alumni News there was next to no mention about
the Fall Convocation. In particular, there was zero
mention of the honorary degree recipients. This was
particularly disappointing for me since my mother Irene
Lefort was one of the very distinguished recipients.
Although the Spring Convocation is much larger
than Fall and normally is much higher profile, I thought
the Alumni News dropped the ball by almost ignoring
the Fall Convocation events.
In fact, a topic that often comes up in conversation
with fellow X alumni is who were the honorary degree
recipients the year they graduated. As time goes on, it
gets a bit more difficult to recall this information. Thus,
here is a suggestion, why not tabulate all the honorary
degree recipients with a brief biography and display all on
the StFX website, searchable by year or name.
I think that would be a fascinating databank of persons
to look through and would be a further inspiration to
other Alumni to reach greater heights in the hope that
someday they too might be honored by receiving an
honorary degree.
The way things stand today, honorary degree
recipients are soon forgotten in the immediate days and
weeks after the
convocation, which really
is a shame since the many
distinguished individuals
who have received such
degrees have treasured
their welcoming or
reconfirmation into the
StFX family.
The StFX Alumni
News is a first-class
professional publication
and as the university grows
it becomes more and more
challenging to capture all
newsworthy events.
However, I hope the
Alumni News editorial
staff will give serious review
and consideration to these
comments and suggestions.
Thank you and regards,
— Gordon Lefort ‘84, P.Eng.
Editor’s Note: Our apologies for
the error. Please see photo on
page 29.
My parents were
visiting my husband and
me the first week in
September. I told them I
watched the Terry Fox
movie that had been on
TV the night before.
Mom said they watched
it too, and proceeded to
ask me if Shawn Ashmore,
the actor who played
Terry Fox, was at StFX
when I was there. I said,
“Oh did he go to X”? And
my mom replied she
heard in an interview he
was a former X-MAN. So I
thought if he did go to X
he must be around my age
and would have been there
around the same time.
I flipped through a
couple of yearbooks but
didn’t see the name
anywhere. So the next day
I ‘googled’ him on the
Internet. It turns out
Shawn Ashmore is an XMAN....he starred in both
the ‘X-MEN’ action
movies! I called my mom to
tell her this and she said,
“well they said he was a
FORMER X-MAN so I
assumed he went to StFX.”
A true dedicated StFX
Mom!!
— Andrea Rector ‘00
DECEASED
Joan Mary Simms ‘37
Rev. John Gerard Webb ‘42
Cecil F. MacNeil ‘43
Fr. Edward W. Granville ‘43
Dr. John E. MacDonell ‘44
Dr. Joe Roach ‘44
Dr. J. J. (John James) MacDonald ‘45
Martin E. Meech ‘45
Joan (Chappell) MacDonald ‘46
Rev. Alexander D. MacFarlane ‘46
Anselm (Sam) J. Cormier ‘48
Dr. Louis P. Blanchard ‘50
Frank J. Rowe ‘50
Dr. Martin A. Barron ‘51
William Francis MacIsaac ‘52
V. Alexander Campbell ’53
Harold B. Foster ‘53
David H. Roach ‘56
Kevin M. Marshall ‘56
Ranald John Daley ‘56
Barbara (Knips) (Happy) Creaghan ‘56
Rev. Angus Daniel MacDonald ‘57
Paul G. Coholan ‘58
Charles V. Keating ‘58, ‘00
Richard Butler ‘59
Peter Chauveau ‘60
Patrick J. Mooney ‘61
John C. O’Brien ‘62
Ralph Foley ‘64
Dr. Joseph A. Brown ‘68
James A. ‘Hood’ Bryan ’69
Joseph P. Dunne ‘70
Wendy L. (Gould) Barker ‘71
Siobhan (McDonnell) Wootton ‘83
Paula Ann (Paris) Bullard ‘87
Rev. Joseph Owens, Hon. Deg. ‘88
Rita Mae (Sangster) Hendsbee ‘89
Ona Bjornson ‘91
William P. ‘Bill’ Kelly ’96
Hon. Christopher Hefele ‘97
Karen Lynn MacDonald ‘00
Mary Ellen Arsenault, retired staff
Fr. Howard Shea, retired faculty
Dr. George Sanderson, retired faculty
Lost
&
FOUND
Lost
Man’s ‘52
Man’s ‘65
Man’s ‘69
Man’s ‘71
Man’s ‘79
Woman’s ‘82
Man’s ‘84
Man’s ‘86
Man’s ‘90
Woman’s ‘93
Woman’s ‘97
Man’s ‘98
Woman’s ‘01
Man’s ‘03
Woman’s ‘05
(gold)
Woman’s ‘05
(silver)
Man’s ‘05
Found
Man’s ‘57
Woman’s ‘91
Obituaries
A TRUE FRIEND TO STFX… DR. HUBERT SPEKKENS
S
tFX faculty, staff, students and
alumni are mourning the loss
of longtime professor and friend
Dr. Hubert Spekkens.
Dr. Hubert Spekkens joined the
English Department in the
1960s. Generations of students
benefitted from his enthusiastic
devotion to teaching. Although
he had recently retired from the
university, Dr. Spekkens had
agreed to teach courses in the
second semester of this year.
For many students, Dr.
Spekkens was an integral part of
the best of St. Francis Xavier
University. He was dedicated and
tireless in his efforts to help
others. He used his enormous
energy and keen intelligence to
help others realize their
ambitions.
Dr. Spekkens will be keenly
missed, not only by all his
colleagues here on campus, but
also by the many people who
were involved with him in various
organizations both within the
university community and outside
it. He was a generous worker for
and supporter of L’Arche, Theatre
Antigonish, the Performing Arts
Series of StFX, the Antigonish
Creative Dance Association, the
Moses Coady Debating Series, the
Coady International Institute, and
of any and all stage productions
at the University Auditorium, the
Bauer Theatre and Immaculata
Auditorium.
Dr. Spekkens inspired his
students and other faculty as well,
by supporting their research and
showing genuine interest. In
appreciation for his tremendous
contribution to the StFX
experience, Dr. Spekkens was
awarded an honorary X-Ring
in 2003.
Hubert helped to shape the
human character of StFX. We
are the poorer for his loss,
states Dr. Mary MacGillivray,
Vice President of Academics.
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X-RING
Update
The following X-Ring story comes to us
from Melanie Burton ’04
Have you moved, changed careers, been
promoted? We’d like to hear about it.
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Date: ______________________________________________
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X-Ring unites strangers
down under
Hello there,
My name is Melanie Burton ’04 and I thought you might be interested in this story!!! I
am originally from Pictou, Nova Scotia, but I am currently in Townsville, Australia. I came
here to do my graduate certificate in Marine Biology, and completed a few months ago.
Since then, I found a job here in Townsville at the Banjo Paterson Motor Inn. While
working one night, two men seated at the bar were trying to figure out my accent, and
they finally asked. I told them east coast Canada, and one man, Brian Fitzgerald, said to
me, “You may not believe this, but I actually went to a little school in a place called
Antigonish in Nova Scotia.” Before he even finished saying the word Antigonish, I held
up my right hand and showed him my X-Ring. He jumped off his chair he was so excited,
exclaiming that the ring is the icon of the school. It turned out that Brian, who is from
North Rockhampton, Australia, attended StFX in the summer of 1967 through the
Coady International Institute. Brian still follows StFX news and loves his alumni
magazine. There were others in the resturant when all of this took place, all of whom
looked somewhat confused at the excitement about a ring, but, as Brian and I discussed,
unless you have actually attended StFX, you can never understand the feeling of meeting a
fellow Xaverian, especially when you are on the opposite side of the world.
Brian and I both decided it would be an interesting story to send in; hope you enjoyed
hearing about it as much as we both enjoyed the experience!!
Melanie
Window on the Future
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