Trillium Spring-Summer 2011

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Trillium
S p r i ng / s u m m e r 2 0 1 1
The World Needs
Great Women
Ready for a
Gl bal World.
It starts at The Study
Strong
beginnings.
Excellent
outcomes.
An independent school
for girls (K to 11) offering
a fully bilingual experience
3233 The Boulevard,
Westmount, QC H3Y 1S4
thestudy.qc.ca
Contents
Leadership
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Transition, Positive Change & Renewal
Message from the Chair of the Board of Governors
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Committed to Educating Young Women
Message from the Head of School
Achievements
4 Debating: A Sport of the Mind
5 Science is Enriched: By Our Visiting Physics Professor
6 All the World’s a Stage!
7 Awakening the Joy: Creative Expression Through the Arts
14 Aspirations Soar on Our Ivy League Tour
15 Fostering Global Citizenship
20 Parents Are Special Partners
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Academics
8 Bien préparé. Une formule gagnante.
9 Une journée avec la 2e année
10 Student Fundraising
Improving Our Sister School in Nicaragua
11 Leading by Example
Athletics
12 Going for Gold, One Game at a Time
13 Team sports & coaching at The Study
Staff
16 Happy Anniversary!
3 Great Teachers Celebrate 20 Years
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feature
18 Four Houses Give All Girls a Home
19 Got Spirit? We Hear It!
Alumnae News
21 Class of 2010
22 Alumnae Profiles
24 Alumnae News
28 Alumna Spotlight
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advancement
30 From Local to Global: Supporting the Future of Our Girls
32 Honouring a Study Builder
Trillium Spring 2011 Editor Susan Orr-Mongeau, Director, Marketing & Communications ([email protected])
Associate Editor Jason Finucan Editorial Assistant Stephanie Boucher Editorial Support Lise Anderson, Pattie Edwards, Mary Liistro Hebert,
Belinda Hummel, Sylvie Lafleur, Anita Nowak, Antonia Zannis Contributors Brenda Bartlett, Betty Berger, Wendy Chiu ’87, Anna Conides ’11, Leila
Cattelan ’11, Hailey Elder ’11, Patricia Johnnson ’11, Mary Liistro Hebert, Marie-François Jothy, Sylvie Lafleur, Audrey Leduc ’13, Chantale Lewis, Eve Marshall,
Laurie Traylen, Antonia Zannis Photography Allen Mcinnis Design Origami
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1 inside Kim Silkauskas’ grade 9 science class (l to r) Carolyn Smith, Madison Quinn, Vittoria Belli, and Josephine Issenman, pictured here in the senior
2 Difference-makers defensively, goaltender Alexa Antoniazzi ’14 and Jacqueline Perron-Smith ’13 during the final winning game of the
science lab.
3 House Heads proudly displaying their mascots (l to r) Andrea Brownstein – Kappa Rho, Hailey Elder – Delta
2010 SEA+L U-15 Girls Soccer Tournament.
4 (L to R) editor, Susan Orr-Mongeau, Director Marketing & Communications
Beta, Olivia Regimbal – Beta Lambda, and Anna Conides – Mu Gamma.
5 cover (L to R) Lola Gomez-Ribeiro and Teya Finan, both in grade 4, in the Eve Marshall Library
and Stephanie Boucher, Communications Coordinator.
6 Opposite page (l to r) 2010 graduates Nadine Chalati and Anna Dai enjoying their last moments at The Study.
achievements
Transition, Positive Change & Renewal
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C
he Study is transitioning in exciting ways this year.
We are engaged in the process of selecting a new Head
and revising our Strategic Plan for the five years leading
to our 100th birthday in 2015.
After extensive stakeholder consultations in 2009 – 2010,
the themes of innovation, excellence and autonomy emerged
as The Study’s strategic goals. Through innovative pedagogy in
an environment with high expectations of academic excellence
and personal well-roundedness, the Study girl becomes an
autonomous learner, thriving and leading in university and
beyond. The same themes apply to teachers and administrators –
supporting academic innovation and ongoing professional
development, role modeling, autonomous learning and leadership.
Innovation is a long-standing Study tradition: From inception,
the school pioneered innovations fostering independent young
women. More recently, school-wide bilingualism, international
reality-based learning projects, the Mandarin third language
option, early computer programming and rapid evolution to the
Wi-Fi laptop program have helped us lead the way in innovative
pedagogy while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere and the
traditions of an established all-girls’ school.
ette année, The Study passe par une transition
prometteuse. Le processus de recrutement d’une
nouvelle direction est déjà bien amorcé, de même que le
remaniement du plan stratégique quinquennal qui nous
conduira jusqu’au 100e anniversaire de la fondation de l’école en 2015.
Une vaste consultation, réalisée en 2009 – 2010 auprès des
participants, a permis de préciser les objectifs stratégiques pour The
Study : l’innovation, l’excellence et l’autonomie. Grâce à une pédagogie
innovante dans un milieu où les attentes sont élevées en matière
d’excellence scolaire et d’équilibre personnel, les élèves acquièrent une
autonomie d’apprentissage qui les prépare à des études universitaires
et à une carrière où elles sauront briller et jouer un rôle important.
L’innovation est une tradition de l’école, car dès ses débuts,
The Study a ouvert la voie en favorisant l’indépendance des jeunes
femmes qu’elle formait. Récemment, cette pédagogie novatrice a pris
diverses formes : le bilinguisme dans tout l’établissement, des projets
d’apprentissage greffés sur la réalité internationale, la possibilité
d’apprendre le mandarin ou la programmation informatique dès
les débuts et une rapide transition vers des programmes accessibles
en Wi-Fi sur ordinateur – toutes interventions qui contribuent à créer
une atmosphère très stimulante.
Proud tradition & promising future By adopting the
strategic goals of innovation, excellence and autonomy, the
Board of Governors supports The Study’s ongoing tradition of
innovation, cultivating academic and personal fulfillment for
all under our distinguished red roof. I thank everyone in the
school community who contributed to this process. On behalf
of all board members, we look forward to sharing the 2011 – 2015
Strategic Plan with you before the end of the school year. We are
very excited about putting this plan into action and continuing
to engage our community.
Une fière tradition et un avenir prometteur En adoptant
ces objectifs stratégiques d’innovation, d’excellence et d’autonomie,
le Conseil des gouverneurs suit une longue tradition de nouveauté,
de réussite scolaire et de développement personnel qui s’abrite depuis
longtemps sous notre vénérable toit rouge. Je tiens à remercier toutes
les personnes qui, participant de près ou de loin à la vie de l’école, ont
contribué à une telle prouesse. Tous les membres du Conseil et moimême avons hâte de partager avec vous le plan stratégique remanié
avant la fin de l’année scolaire ainsi que l’avenir très prometteur
qui s’ouvre pour le Study !
Trillium Spring / summer 2011
Brenda Bartlett ’76
Chair, Board of Governors /
Présidente, Conseil des gouverneurs
Board of Governors
2010 − 2011
Chair
Vice-Chair & Treasurer
Gaétan Bouchard
Tresurer
Jim McDonald
Secretary
Sarah Ivory-Stewart ’78
Members
Barbara Karasek
Lisa Mierins Smith
Dr Wendy Chiu ’87
Susan Einhorn
Gerard Limoges
Advisory
Louis Régimbal
Committed to Educating Young Women
E
ver since 1915, when Margaret Gascoigne started a
school in the study of her home, The Study has been
committed to her vision of providing young girls with
an exceptional education in a place where they would
be happy and “learn things that really matter.”
Today, the school offers a relevant and contemporary,
supportive and challenging learning environment where girls
can reach their potential. We remain an all girls’ school because
we believe girls flourish in a single-gender learning environment.
The girls of today will be tomorrow’s leaders, and there should
be no limitations on their ambitions, either professionally
or personally.
The Study believes girls can do anything they set their minds
to, and helps them identify and explore their passions. Students
learn to appreciate different perspectives, be creative with
technology, benefit from strong role models and are encouraged
to take risks. We place a high value on inquiry, creativity, crossdiscipline thinking and active global citizenship.
With the school’s balanced offering of academics and
extracurricular activities, students have unlimited opportunities
to assume leadership roles. Study girls graduate as accomplished
and thoughtful young women who are committed to making
a difference.
The Study’s devoted faculty is totally dedicated to the
education of young women. I take this opportunity to thank
them for continuing to challenge our girls to do their best.
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n 1915, lorsque Margaret Gascoigne a ouvert une école
dans sa propre maison, elle s’est donné pour mission
de fournir aux filles une éducation exceptionnelle
dans un lieu où elles auraient le plaisir d’appendre les
« choses qui comptent vraiment ». Depuis lors, The Study s’efforce
de concrétiser la vision de sa fondatrice.
Afin que les élèves puissent réaliser leur plein potentiel, l’école
offre donc un milieu d’apprentissage à la fois stimulant et protecteur,
pertinent et ouvert sur le monde contemporain. L’établissement reste
exclusivement ouvert aux filles, car nous sommes convaincus qu’une
école non mixte constitue le milieu le plus à même de favoriser
leur plein épanouissement. Les filles d’aujourd’hui deviendront
les dirigeantes de demain, et aucune limite ne doit s’opposer à leurs
ambitions, tant sur le plan professionnel que personnel.
Nous croyons que les filles peuvent atteindre tous les objectifs
qu’elles se fixent, The Study les aide simplement à découvrir et à
cultiver leurs passions. Les élèves apprennent ainsi à voir différentes
perspectives, à utiliser la technologie de manière créative, à s’inspirer
de modèles exemplaires et à prendre des risques. L’accent est mis
sur la curiosité, la créativité, la pensée multidisciplinaire et la
participation en tant que citoyenne du monde.
Dans un milieu offrant une combinaison équilibrée de matières
scolaires et d’activités parascolaires, les élèves disposent d’occasions
illimitées de tenir une position de leader. Au sortir de l’école, ces
jeunes femmes accomplies et réfléchies seront tout à fait en mesure
de jouer un rôle déterminant dans le cours des choses.
Le corps enseignant se consacre sans compter à l’éducation de
ces jeunes femmes et j’en profite pour tous les remercier de s’attarder
à susciter le meilleur de leurs élèves.
Mary Liistro Hebert
Head of School / Directrice de l’école
Above across spread Kindergarten students waiting with curiosity to have their first
ever Study school photo taken. opposite page Brenda Bartlett ’76, Chair of the Board
of Governors, with her daughter Olivia Desiatnyk ’13 Left (L to r) Head girl, Alexa Kruyt ’11,
Mary Liistro Hebert, Head of School, with Julia Facchino ’11 and Leila-Alexia Cattelan ’11
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achievements
Debaters
Stand Tall
on their way to
the 2010 National
Championships
Sabrina Nolan ’12, Sabrina Roy ’12,
Audrey Leduc ’12 & Sarah Battat ’12
(photo left, L to R)
Debating: A Sport of the Mind
By Sarah Battat ’12
“Performance at this level
of debate requires deep
knowledge of current world
affairs, as well as political
and economic issues
and, of course, lots of
intellectual stamina,” said
Antonia Zannis, Director,
Senior School. “We are
very proud of The Study’s
debating team! Their
accomplishments, year
after year, are proof of their
commitment and hard work.
These girls always have very
well informed opinions.”
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W
hen I first joined The Study’s Debate Club in grade 7, little did I know
that my engagement in this club would forever shape my academic
career and serve as a valuable asset in the future. I learned over the
course of the years that debate is the art of speech and a sport for the
mind. Debate demands that people “exercise” their brains, “train” for upcoming
tournaments, “strategize” with their debate partner, and “cooperate” in a team effort.
Debating provided me with the opportunity to develop the ability to think
on my feet, to synthesize and clearly articulate my ideas, as well as to remain
up to date with current events. As Debate Team Captain at The Study, my goal
is to encourage novice debaters to develop a love for debate and to motivate others
to join the Debate Club.
My debate “career” has given me the unique chance to travel across the country
and compete in numerous national competitions. Last year, I participated in the
Junior National Debate Championships in Calgary, Alberta. I, along with my partner
Sabrina Roy ’12, reached the semi-finals and ranked third best team in the country.
This fall, I traveled to Toronto, Ontario, where I participated in the Oxford Cup.
The two highest ranked teams qualified to participate in a debate competition in
Oxford, England. I was awarded the prize of third best debater in the country and
my team ranked seventh overall, making it to the semi-finals. It truly is an honour
to see that my hard work and passion for debate have translated into such success.
I hope to inspire others to continue the legacy of debate at The Study and to realize
the intrinsic benefits of debating.
Science
is
Enriched
By Our Visiting Physics Professor
By Leila Cattelan ’11 & Anna Conides ’11
S
eventeen physics students from The Study walked through
the wide halls of Marianopolis and peered into the bright
and spacious lab, lead by M. Jeremie Vinet, their professor
for the second day. On evenly spaced black tables, there
were long metal tracks, motion sensors, force sensors, carts, and
a pulley system. Not wanting to disrupt the experimental set-up,
The Study girls sat at the tables to await further instructions.
We were there to conduct experiments to verify our previous
theory concerning the relationship between force, mass and
acceleration, three new concepts in our physics vocabulary.
M. Vinet had come to our Study classroom the day before to
present to us the intriguing world of physics. He helped us come
up with the theories on our own through engaging, step-by-step
activities. One of the interesting experimentation methods we used
was pushing an enthralled student across the floor on a bright blue
wagon (strictly for scientific purposes, of course!)
The next day at Marianopolis, we completed a similar experiment, using rather more professional and precise methodology.
We conducted the lab once, and then twice, vigilantly recording our
results, plotting graphs using the computer’s software, and proudly
printing out our results. We heartily thanked M. Vinet and his
team for offering this opportunity to us, and made our way back
to school, heatedly competing for the team with the least amount
of experimental error.
“A visiting professor
and a hands-on experience tying theory
to practice using some of the more
sophisticated Marianopolis equipment
that was new to them... was all very
exciting. Meeting different scientific
thinkers is one of our priorities,” said
Anna Maria Palumbo, Department Head,
Senior School Science.
We are very proud of the achievements of our physics students. Last year,
a team of five grade 11 students traveled
to Israel to compete on the world stage
in the prestigious Weizmann Institute
Physics Tournament and returned with
third place honours. Two years before,
a team of five Study girls also had
the opportunity to travel to Rehovot,
Israel for the competition and returned
the worldwide winner.
right The love of science in the making: inside Kim
Silkauskas’ grade 9 science class (l to r) Carolyn Smith,
Madison Quinn, Vittoria Belli and Josephine Issenman,
pictured here in the physics lab.
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Creating the Magic of Theatre
P
erforming Arts builds confidence. Through auditions,
rehearsals and performances, students gain selfassurance and develop a personal voice. Nurtured
by an encouraging environment, Study girls become
courageous in their work as they perform for an audience.
Drama students work hard at learning many various
disciplines – and when they all come together, it’s magical.
“There are a bunch of reasons why I love drama” said Eleni
Metrakos ’11, who played Grizabella in last year’s much
appreciated, sold-out performance of CATS, the musical.
“It’s a passion for me. You slip away and become someone else.”
The Mary Liistro-Hebert Performance Hall, our professional
200-seat concert venue, has hosted many wonderful sold-out
performances rewarded with enthusiastic standing ovations.
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Recently applauded
Study drama productions:
2010
Hollywood Hotel
starring students in grades 7 & 8
Une adaptation de…
Alice au pays des merveilles
starring students in grade 6
CATS, the musical
starring students in grades 9, 10 & 11
2011
Final Dress Rehearsal
starring students in grades 7 & 8
Le magicien d’Oz
starring students in grade 6
Harvey
starring students in grades 9, 10 & 11
left (l to r) Eleni Metrakos ’11 as Grizabella,
with Alexa Kruyt ’11, and Asli Buyukkurt ’10 in
the Study’s 2010 production of Cats, the musical.
ABOVE Grade 6 students Sarah
Petrecca, Victoria Seabag, Marina
Vilanova, Caroline Smith and Mikaela
Ludwick in “the room with a view,”
the art room. Below Artwork
by Patricia Johnsson ’11
Awakening the Joy
Creative Expression Through the Arts
T
he study of the arts – visual arts, drama or music – stimulates the imagination
in us all. The arts foster creativity, and society needs creative thinkers to
move forward. It is also well documented that the intellectual development
of children is enhanced through the study of the arts.
The Study’s Creative Arts Department aims to awaken joy in creative expression and
knowledge. One recent example of a visual arts project designed to do that was inspired
by the beautiful view from the windows of the senior school art room, as well as the rich
images of landscapes and interior themes throughout art history.
This school project, completed by all girls in grades 5 to 11, combined themes and art
criteria found in paintings of landscapes and interiors. It facilitated a deep investigation
in picture making and helped students develop a concrete application of art vocabulary
and criteria in the production of a single work of art.
“Although a different scale of evaluation of competencies was used, depending on
the grade level, a very high level of production was achieved by all students due, in part,
to their implication with the subject,” noted Cynthia van Frank, The Study’s Visual
Art teacher. “It was very exciting for the younger students to be creating a work of art
inspired by the senior school art room, as this was the first year grades 5 and 6 art
classes were held in the senior school.”
Each girl’s work was the culmination of many weeks of preparation, providing
the opportunity to sustain interest in one project and enabling her to work on multiple
aspects such as planning, problem solving, working out a dynamic composition
and using mixed media, all focused on achieving her unique personal vision.
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Bien préparé.
Une formule gagnante.
C
omme au cours des quatre dernières années, les élèves
Une merveilleuse collaboration En dépit d’emplois
de sixième ont passé une journée à l’Hôpital Général
du temps très chargés, nombre de parents et de bénévoles dans
de Montréal, pour y présenter leurs projets sur les
le domaine médical offrent de leur temps pour venir à l’école
organes humains aux médecins, aux chercheurs, aux
pour parler du corps humain aux élèves et pour répondre à leurs
infirmières et aux autres personnes venues à l’hôpital.
questions, afin de les préparer à la visite de l’Hôpital Général de
Le Dr Richard Fraser, pathologiste, s’est dit impressionné de
Montréal. À l’aide des accessoires et du matériel qu’ils apportent,
la complexité des projets, des recherches fouillées et de l’excellente
ces spécialistes parviennent à communiquer leurs connaissances
présentation que les élèves ont faite. Il a donné de son temps,
et donnent un aperçu assez détaillé du fonctionnement des organes,
dans une journée chargée, pour montrer au groupe une coupe
des pathologies qui les concernent et des technologies utilisées
transversale d’un poumon sain et une coupe transversale
pour les traiter.
du poumon d’un fumeur. « J’apprécie beaucoup les
Encore une fois, il s’agit d’une merveilleuse
interactions avec les élèves, » a-t-il fait remarquer
collaboration entre les membres de la communauté
en souriant, « la leçon à tirer c’est de ne
de The Study : susciter l’intérêt des élèves grâce
Nous remercions
pas fumer et on voit là un exemple de la
à différentes approches tout en leur faisant
sincèrement l’équipe
maladie provoquée par le tabagisme. »
découvrir le monde qui les entoure. Les filles
de parents pour leur accueil
Deux résidents, le Dr Catherine
ont également l’occasion d’appliquer leurs
chaleureux, leur ouverture et leur
Lussier et le Dr Ahlem Makhlouf, ont
connaissances à un contexte social
générosité envers nos jeunes:
assisté à la présentation du projet des
et environnemental, ce qui leur permet
Dr Corinne Berges, ORL, mère d’Emma Bartolomé ’18;
élèves sur l’appareil digestif et se sont
de découvrir l’importance sous-jacente
Dr Kevin Waschke, Gastroentérologue, père
également dits très impressionnées.
de leurs conclusions.
d’Annika Waschke ’12; Dr Pietro Di Battista, Dentiste,
« C’est vraiment une excellente idée
above Grade six students, with Dr. Nathalie Bureau,
père de Érica Di Battista ’19; Dr Sheila Jacob,
Associate Clinical Professor of Radiology, at the
de faire ce type de présentation. Les
University of Montreal, and mother of Emma Beaudry ’16.
Pneumologue, mère de Elisabeth ’17 et de Sonia
élèves prennent vraiment un intérêt
Jacob ’20; Dr Nathalie Bureau, Rodiologue,
à la science » a souligné le Dr Lussier.
mère de Emma Beaudry ’16; Dr Katia Betito
Kruger, Pharmacologue, mère de
Emma Kruger ’16
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Une journée avec la
Par Sylvie Lafleur, Directrice de l’école primaire
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2e année
ans la classe de deuxième année, on ne s’ennuie pas ! Il faut dire que les élèves sont motivées par tout
ce qui les entoure. Tant en mathématiques, qu’en français ou en anglais, les élèves travaillent fort.
Les élèves adorent utiliser le langage mathématique et font des liens entre ce qu’elles voient en
classe et la vie de tous les jours. En classe, elles solutionnent des problèmes et expliquent entre elles
leur logique. Les filles aiment aussi faire leurs devoirs de mathématiques. Qui n’aimerait pas faire des devoirs
à l’aide d’un programme informatique ? Mathletics, un programme informatique auquel on accède par Internet,
rejoint chaque élève, selon ses forces, lui offrant des défis personnels intéressants, en plus de lui permettre
de consolider, à son rythme, les apprentissages faits en classe.
Tant en français qu’en anglais, les élèves de deuxième année ont différentes occasions quotidiennes d’écrire.
En anglais, les filles participent à un Blogue que leur enseignante, Mrs. Kurtzman Phillips, a créé pour elles.
En français, les élèves jouent à la journaliste, rapportant des faits qui se sont passés à l’école ou à la maison.
Elles sont aussi appelées à écrire de façon plus créative sur différents sujets à l’intérieur de leur journal.
En français, une fois par semaine à la récréation du midi, les élèves peuvent aller au Café de Mme Mélanie.
Mme Mélanie Beaudette a trouvé cette façon ludique d’inviter les élèves dans sa classe afin de leur permettre
de pratiquer leur français tout en jouant ou en dessinant. Le Café de Mme Mélanie affiche souvent complet,
témoignant de l’intérêt des filles.
Des élèves motivées et des enseignantes créatives : ainsi pourrait-on résumer la deuxième année. Toutes
les conditions gagnantes sont réunies.
below Inside a grade 2
classroom, as students
eagerly answer Mme Melanie’s
questions in French class.
below left Mme Melanie
Beaudette, grade 2 French
Teacher.
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Student Fundraising
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Improving Our Sister School in Nicaragua
ast year, The Study formed a partnership with the
Diria Institute in Diria, Nicaragua. Our students now
spend each fall preparing themselves for this social
entrepreneurship experience. The original goal was to
raise enough money to build a water tower and bring much needed
supplies to this small village school. To complement their work
in Montreal, students visit the school in Nicaragua during their
March break, teaching classes, immersing themselves in the culture
and engaging in local sightseeing. The students on the community
service trip make lifelong friends with the Nicaraguan students and
get a first-hand taste of the impact they have had on this community.
Unforgettable community service experience “It truly
was an unforgettable experience – that's why I went back again this
year!” said grade 10 student Judy Fung. This year’s plans included
purchasing much-needed books for the school and supplying
equipment for a science lab.
The girls at The Study have also established a scholarship
fund to enable girls graduating from the Diria Institute to attend
university. The scholarship is awarded once a year and provides
five years of post-secondary study. The Study girls interview and
choose the scholarship candidates. So far, The Study’s efforts have
enabled a young lady to go to medical school and two young ladies
to study economics.
Below Anna Conides ’11 with a senior resident during a community service field trip to the
CHSLD Vigi Queen Elizabeth retirement home. right Study girls teaching English to students
in our sister school in Nicaragua (l to r in front of class) Carley Sambrook ’12, Sofia
Essayan-Perez ’11, Leila Alexia Cattelan ’11, Stephanie Claxton ’12, Madison Quinn ’13, Amanda
Nicol ’13, Judy Fung ’12 and Eleni Metrakos ’11
f Read more online!
To experience the Nicaragua
community service trip
and read their travel blog,
visit the Student Showcase
www.thestudy.qc.ca
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“Instilling the spirit of giving, locally and internationally,
is fundamental to our philosophy at The Study,” noted Antonia
Zannis, Director, Senior School. We emphasize community
projects – around the world and around the corner – so that
students can experience the personal growth inherent in helping
others less fortunate. A wonderful local cross-generational event
recently took place when our grade 11 class spent time at a nearby
senior’s residence.
“Our students are true ambassadors. Many thanks to the
entire Study community for their continued support as our
students gain a broader global view of life through experiencing
situations and learning opportunities outside the school’s four
walls,” said Amalia Liogas, The Study’s Director of Information
Technology and Community Service advisor to Nicaragua.
Leading by Example
Code éthique
By Antonia Zannis, Director, Senior School
N
ot a day goes by at The Study without each and
every student showing leadership – either by taking
responsibility for her learning and actions, by
leading a club, being an ambassador or lending
a helping hand. All their leadership efforts culminate in very
special responsibilities in grade 11, when students assume roles
on our Student Council as prefects, elected each spring by their
fellow students.
Serving in student government Following nearly the
same process that began at The Study in 1915, our senior student
body and faculty elect our Head Girl, Sub Head Girl and Sports
Captain. The Elementary School Prefect, Entertainment Prefect,
Treasurer and Secretary make up the rest of the Student Council.
These seven students, as leaders of our student government, lay
the annual groundwork for the abundance of spirit that resonates
through our halls every day.
They meet in August to plan the year and work hard each
month thereafter to make sure the dances are fun, spirit week
is full of pajamas and crazy accessories, and prefect initiations
are appropriately embarrassing! They are also expected to
model appropriate behaviour and, by example, lead our students
according to our code of ethics which is RESPECT.
Having a leadership role at The Study is an honour, and in
turn, everyone at the school has been honoured by great student
leaders: knowledgeable, competent, young women who remain
humble in their positions.
above (l to r) the 2010 – 2011 Student Council: Felicia Belli (Entertainment Prefect),
Mia Silva (Treasurer), Emily Campbell (Sub-Head Girl), Olivia Tory (Secretary),
Chloé Blatchford (Elementary School Prefect), Patricia Johnsson (Sports Captain)
and Head Girl Alexa Kruyt.
Nous, les élèves et les enseignants de The Study,
reconnaissons que chacun doit souscrire aux principes
qui suivent pour que tous les membres de notre
collectivité puissent grandir et s’épanouir.
Respectez les élèves et les enseignants.
Respectez la propriété de l’école et les biens personnels
d’autrui. Respectez les idées et les sentiments des autres
en gardant à l’esprit que chaque personne est unique.
Respectez l’apprentissage.
Efforcez-vous de traiter autrui d’une manière juste et
équitable. Laissez-vous guider par le principe de l’égalité
entre toutes les élèves.
Soyez fières de votre école et de vous-mêmes. Faites
du port de l’uniforme, un symbole de votre fierté. Montrez
votre fierté dans tout ce que vous faites.
Participez aux activités scolaires et sportives avec
enthousiasme et en faisant valoir l’esprit de votre école.
Enrichissez votre éducation et mettez à profit le temps
que vous passez à l’école de même que les occasions
qu’elle vous offre en étant ponctuelles, en préparant votre
matériel et en vous appliquant. Faites de votre mieux.
Créez un climat plus agréable pour tous et toutes.
Évitez le commérage, les disputes et les moqueries.
Tradition, confiance et vérité sont et seront toujours
des valeurs essentielles de l’école; protégez-les.
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Athletics
Going for
Gold,
One Game
at a Time
By Laurie Traylen, Director of Athletics
T
his year’s CAIS U15 soccer
team celebrated its most
successful season in recent
memory. The Study entered
their national U15 Soccer Tournament
with a team of 15 girls ranging from
grade 6 –9. Because our team was so
young, we were not sure how we would
fare in the tournament. By taking
one game at a time, our soccer players
continued to climb the ladder of success,
right up the steps of the medals podium,
to win the SEAL U15 gold medal.
According to James Michener’s Sports
in America, Lombardi claimed to have
been misquoted. What he intended
to say was “Winning isn’t everything.
The will to win is the only thing.”
Our girls’ will to do their best was a
pleasure to behold. The positive energy
felt by coaches, players and parents
during the championship game is
something that we aspire toward with all
our teams at The Study. We are blessed to
have such intelligent and bright students
who excel in academics and on the field.
The way our girls won this tournament says a lot about their character…
their heart… their work ethic… and
their athletic ability.
right Difference-makers defensively, goaltender
Alexa Antoniazzi ’14 and Jacqueline Perron-Smith ’13
during the final winning game of the 2010 SEA+L
U-15 Girls Soccer Tournament. The team won the
tournament by one goal against Glenylon Norfolk
from Victoria.
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Team sports are the best, from basketball to hockey.
By Patricia Johnsson ’11, Sports Capitan
M
y passion for sports began when I started at The Study, and I can honestly
say that the Athletics program offered has marked me and affected who
I am more than almost any other aspect of the school. I joined any sports
team I could from the moment they were offered, and the varied program
allowed me to try out many different sports, and to develop skills that would have never
been part of my repertoire if not for The Study.
During the school year, I am in constant motion, going from basketball practice
to ski race to hockey game non-stop, although you probably wouldn’t believe
it if you saw me camping on the couch on the weekends. When I am at my most
exhausted, I am also at my best, because I have spent my time doing the things
I love, playing games! Team sports are the greatest, and your teammates help you
make memories forever. That is why I love playing sports at The Study; you are
not only brought together with your teammates because of shared interests
and shared homework, but also because of a shared passion for sport.
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Coaching Study girls – it doesn’t get better than this!
By Chantale Lewis, Physical Education Teacher & Coach
W
hat’s the best feeling in the world? For me, when one of our
student athletes asks me if they can come into school first thing
in the morning, or to meet me after classes to work on their
basketball, volleyball or track skills.
The most important aspect of coaching in my experience is to teach the girls
to respect themselves and others, to take full responsibility for their academics and
extracurricular life, develop and demonstrate loyalty, learn to be a great communicator
and discipline themselves so that no one else has to.
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Study athletes make hard work their passion I encourage them to not
just work hard, but also work smart, put the team before themselves, make winning
an attitude, be a true competitor and handle success like they handle failure.
Coaching is so much easier when you have a supportive team of parents by your side
to help you instill the goals of your program. This year, whether we are at home or at
an away game, whether it is the soccer SEAL tournament finals or Divisional Midget
basketball game, there are a group of parents cheering on the sidelines, bringing water
and fruit to the team bench, or accompanying us on sports trips. Their involvement
is invaluable and on behalf of the Athletics department we would like to thank all
of our parents and alumnae who give their time and expertise so freely.
I love coaching Study girls because they are hard workers, true competitors and
resilient. My most favorite moment as a coach this year was on a February weekend when
our Midget basketball team won the Bishop College School Invitational Tournament.
We had just arrived on the bus back home when one of my athletes, who just had her
best game of the season, turned to me and said, “Ms. Lewis, do you know what I need
to improve”?
What can I say; it just doesn’t get better than this.
1 grade 5 students (l to r) Isabella Wein, Alessandra Guido and Morgane-Marie Dackiw playing a scrimmage
2 Back Row (l to r) Roland Bienvenu, hockey coach and
basketball game during their physical education class.
Study Custodian, Sabrina Nolan ’12, Chloé Anassis ’12, Laura Hallward ’11, Andrea Brownstein ’11, Shannon Traylen,
hockey coach and daughter of Laurie Traylen, Carolyn Smith ’13, Catherine Boisvert ’15, Laurie Traylen, Director of
Athletics Middle Row (l to r) Patricia Johnsson ’11, Anna Jones ’17, Alexandra Cossette ’17, Alexandra Brisebois ’17,
Anna Conides ’11, Ashley Stendel ’12, Megan Kouri ’15 In front: Chloé Blatchford ‘11 (goaltender). Missing from
3 The Study’s Juvenile
photo: Julia Takacsy ’14, and team managers, Evelyn and Tom Conides, parents of Anna ’11.
Volleyball team photo: Back row (l to r) Coach and Study Phys. Ed. Teacher, Chantale Lewis, Stephanie Claxton ’12,
Audrey Kano ’12, Sabrina Roy ’12, Camille Gagnon ’12, Jessica Thevenoz ’12, Charlie Carrier-Groleau ’12, and Anastasia
Tease. Front row (l to r) Chloé Espiard ’12, Sabrina Nolan ’12, Paige Melkerson ’12 and Sabrina Mach ’11. Missing
from photo: Claire Hadaya ’12, Chloé Anassis ’12.
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f Read more online!
To see highlights from
the winning soccer game, visit
The Study's YouTube channel
www.youtube.com/
thestudyschool
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academics
Aspirations Soar
on Our Ivy League Tour
(l to r) Sarah Markarian ’11,
Hailey Elder ’11, Sarah Morgan ’12,
Charlie Carrier-Groleau ’12,
and Camille Gagnon ’12 in front
of the doors at Princeton
University, in New Jersey, during
the biennial Ivy League tour.
By Hailey Elder ’11
O
ver the course of four days in early November, 25
Study students from grades 10 and 11 left for the
United States on a tour of Ivy League universities.
Post-secondary school advisor and trip organizer,
Mme Anderson, along with the Director of the Senior School,
Ms. Zannis, and school counselor, Ms. Walsh, accompanied
the biennial trip.
When we departed from The Study, most of us said we were
taking part in the trip out of our interest in learning more about
possibilities for an educational future outside of Quebec or
Canada. By the time we returned, however, each of us had fallen
in love. Whether it was with the history and tradition of Harvard
or the modern, technological world of MIT, we all felt as though
we had found a place where we could see ourselves one day.
The tour started with Harvard. Though the day was rainy and
cold, the warmth inside the famous crimson-coated brick walls
was more than enough to keep us all going. “This is a school
filled with unique opportunities,” said Sabrina Nolan ’12.
We then made our way to the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology, my personal favorite of the five schools we visited.
While MIT lacked a little of Harvard’s prestige, it made up for
it in originality, with exciting stories about student pranks,
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referred to as ‘hacks,’ and modern buildings that included
a dorm room in the shape of a sine wave.
Brown was the place to be for Charlie Carrier-Groleau ’12.
“Its homey feeling reminded me of The Study,” says Charlie. With
a focus on liberal arts and a highly multicultural community,
Brown was different from any other Ivy.
We were all treated to a special surprise when we arrived at
Yale and were given a personal speech by one of the Deans of
Admissions. She spoke of the chances of being accepted to an Ivy
League school, saying, “They may be slim, but why should that
stop you?”
Last but not least was Princeton. Known for its gorgeous
campus and highly acclaimed community service programs, we
were lucky enough to see it during the middle of the fall season.
With colourful leaves spread all across campus, we felt as though
we were walking through a kind of place only seen in the movies.
When you grow up in Quebec, it’s normal to stay in the
province for university. But when you go to The Study, you learn
that there are so many other places that may be right for you.
Of course, the chances of going to an Ivy League school are slim
for anybody, but with a secondary education at a school like
The Study, why would we let that stop us?
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“Languages are the
pedigree of nations”
– Dr Samuel Johnson
T
he world we live in grows smaller and smaller as technology allows us to connect
with places around the globe in an instant. At The Study, we prepare our students
to assume their role as global citizens by providing them with the tools they need.
In terms of technology, our students are fully connected to the world. This, of
course, is not enough.
To fully engage in discussions in a global context, global citizens need to be able to
understand different cultures and different political situations. Our curriculum offers
exposure to these topics though our well-developed social studies programme and through
our language courses, enabling students to choose between Spanish and Mandarin as
third languages. We aim to foster an interest in the countries where these languages are
spoken, develop an appreciation for the different cultures and an enthusiasm for learning
the languages.
Learning to speak a new language is an enjoyable experience as well as an important
aspect in helping Study girls become global citizens.
International
Exchanges
Create Unforgettable Memories
By Audrey Leduc’12
T
his fall, I was fortunate to be able to
participate
in a student exchange with a girl from
the
Ruy ton School for Girls in Melbourn
e, Australia.
Sophie (my visiting billet) and I visit
ed various
places in Quebec including the Charlevo
ix region, she
was stunned that maple syrup was ever
ywhere. And this
March break, I visited Melbourne and
Sydney with my
exchange sister and her family. I also
went on two other
special excursions: one where I went
surfing and another
to Healesville Sanctuar y. I so enjoyed
my “unforgettable”
experience, and most of all, was delig
hted to see four wild
kangaroos merrily bouncing along in
a nearby field.
I high ly recommend this exchange
to any Study girl
who loves to learn about different cult
ures. I have been
look ing forward to this since I was
in grade 5.
Congrats
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above Study exchange
student, Audrey Leduc '12
in Australia, seen here
on far right, learning to
surf with classmates from
Melbourne's Ruyton School
for Girls, March 2011.
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staff
Happy
3 Great Teachers
Celebrate 20 Years
at The Study
Anniversary!
Sylvie Beaudoin
By Eve Marshall, Retired Head of School (1983 – 1997)
I
t is hard to believe that twenty years have gone by since Sylvie Beaudoin first sat in my office, as an
attractive, enthusiastic new graduate, and talked about her devotion to teaching, and her love of children
and the French language. I knew immediately that she would be a perfect fit for The Study community,
and so it has proven.
Time takes its toll on everybody. We all suffer from the vicissitudes of life, but it hasn’t dimmed Sylvie’s
enthusiasm for her vocation and her generous love for her students and her colleagues. Sylvie has a cohesive,
supportive family to which she is devoted and they have given her a strong sense of the importance of close,
warm relationships.
Sylvie has taught mainly in the Secondary School, French language and literature being her first love. Her
insistence on quality in written French may be the despair of her students, but in the end they appreciate and
value it as she does. As a young teacher she was willing to turn her hand to whatever was needed, even cooking!
I think it was a surprise to her to be asked to take that on, but in the end we were all envious of her and her
lucky students. Chocolate chip cookies were a favourite.
Sylvie has always lived in Quebec but has expanded her horizons with travel and reading. Her journeys have
taken her to Europe, including Russia, many times, and to several countries in Central America. She takes great
pleasure in reading and in discussing books, sharing reactions with friends and students alike.
Congratulations to Sylvie Beaudoin on reaching this significant 20th anniversary milestone and to The Study
for honouring her and her colleagues. May they continue to prosper together for many more years.
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Manon Charpentier
Par Marie-Franoçise Jothy, directrice des admissions retraitée
I
Edna Reingewirtz
By Betty Breger, Retired Study Librarian
P
icture it… the brand new
Librarian arriving for her
first day of work at The Study,
August 1996. Fresh out of
school, I was a little nervous, and very
excited to be starting a new career in
such a lovely setting. I walked into the
building and was welcomed by a friendly
face and a warm greeting, “You’re the new Librarian? Would you
like me to be your “Study buddy?”
Edna Reingewirtz, fondly known to all as Ms. Rein, had just
rescued me. She sat beside me at that first staff meeting (and each
and every one thereafter!) and guided me through the maze that
became a part of my life for the next 11 years.
I was immediately drawn to Edna. Her expertise as an
English teacher is matched by her quick wit and humour and her
intimate knowledge of anything literary. If you’re looking for a
quick review of the latest bestseller or movie, Edna will produce
it. Shakespeare, Classics? No problem. And I don’t know anyone
else who could make grammar interesting. Study girls lucky
enough to be in one of Ms. Rein’s classes will attest to the fact
that there was never a dull moment in Room 13! They’d also be
fortunate in acquiring skills in critical thinking, writing and the
creative process that would serve them for the rest of their lives.
Ms. Rein knows exactly how to get the best out of each
and every student; nurturing those that need a soft touch, and
giving those who need a little ‘push’ exactly the right amount
of encouragement.
My life at and beyond The Study has been truly enriched by
Edna. She is a warm and compassionate woman who is always
looking for new and exciting ways to teach. She is a true friend.
Thank you, Ms. Rein!
l me semble que c’était hier... Un
lieu commun, certes, mais c’est
tellement vrai. Je me souviens très
précisément de notre première
rencontre, Manon. Cela se passait dans le
bureau de la directrice, Mrs. Marshall, qui
est actuellement le coin de la bibliothèque
consacré aux ouvrages en français ! Tu te
présentais pour l’obtention d’un poste de professeur laissé vacant
par un départ à la retraite. C’était ma première entrevue en tant
que responsable du département de français. Tu semblais si jeune
et tu l’étais aussi. Une jeune femme rangée, discrète, très réservée
chez qui l’on sentait cependant une franche volonté et une nette
détermination. Autant d’aspects de ta personnalité dont tu ne t’es
pas départie. Le Study ne peut que se féliciter de t’avoir accueillie.
Lorsque je t’ai posé cette question bien délicate : « qu’aimeraistu que je dise de toi et de tes accomplissements à l’école ? » Tu
as répondu avec la modestie et la discrétion qui te sont tiennes:
« Je n’ai pas fait grand-chose ». Ce que tu as laissé à tes élèves,
Manon, c’est bien plus que la règle du participe passé ou le bon
usage du subjonctif. Tu as su créer des liens très solides avec tes
élèves et je sais que bon nombre d’entre elles ont gardé contact
avec toi bien après avoir quitté l’école. Tu as su les accompagner,
les écouter, leur faire apprécier ta culture et plus récemment leur
montrer ce que le mot courage signifie.
En effet, ta vie n’a pas toujours été un long fleuve tranquille.
Elle semblait pourtant si harmonieuse lors de l’année sabbatique
que tu as prise dans les îles françaises. Tu avais eu l’audace de
prendre ce recul si nécessaire parfois lorsque l’on se sent un
peu usé par la routine. Partir très loin, se refaire afin de mieux
recommencer, riche d’expériences hors de l’ordinaire.
De douloureuses surprises ont marqué ton retour. Et c’est avec
un incroyable courage face à l’adversité la plus éprouvante que tu
as affronté un cancer du sein. Tu as témoigné d’une force admirable.
Une femme qui se bat, quel exemple pour tes élèves et pour nous
toutes ! Peut-on léguer quelque chose de plus important que cet
appétit de vie ?
Bienheureuses sont celles qui ont croisé ton chemin, Manon.
Left Sylvie Beaudoin, Senior School French Teacher, discussing a novel with
her grade 7 class. Left (bubble) author Eve Marshall (former Head of School
1983 – 1997) Above Edna Reingewirtz, Senior School English teacher, with her
grade 9 class Above (bubble) Betty Breger, retired Study Librarian (1996 – 2007)
right Manon Charpentier, Senior School French Teacher, with one of her grade
8 students right (bubble) Marie-Françoise Jothy, retired French Teacher and
Director of Admissions at The Study (1980 – 2006)
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Spirit
Four Houses
Give All Girls a Home
2010 House Cup
Award Winners
Soutar Senior Cup, Mu Gamma
House Spirit Cup, Delta Beta
House Point Cup, Beta Lambda
The House tradition a source of loyalty and pride throughout the school’s 95-year history
By Susan Orr-Mongeau, Director Communications
T
he Study is grouped into four Houses. Each is named
with Greek letters reflecting the initials of former head
girls, four spirited students who are remembered for
their outstanding contributions to the school during
its early years. Mu Gamma stands for Margaret Gordon, Class
of 1919; Kappa Rho for Kathleen Rosamund, Class of 1920; Beta
Lambda for Beatrice Lyman, Class of 1922; and Delta Beta for
Dorothy Benson, Class of 1923.
New this year, each and every student – including those from
kindergarten to grade 2, and through to grade 11 – as well as each
faculty and staff member, is assigned to one of the four Houses
as soon as she enters the school.
With each House having its own distinctive colours, mascot,
flag and cheer, cooperation and school spirit are fostered among
girls of all ages. Every February, students don their house colours
and give some of their loudest cheers during Spirit Week. One
student described the house system as “the ultimate example
of school spirit.”
Grouping girls into the four Houses creates a kind of family
within a family. In these smaller groups, girls can connect
with others in the school who are both younger and older than
themselves. Within these inclusive circles, an age-diverse group
can all work together toward the common good. Each girl’s
efforts to help fellow classmates and teachers, as well as her
individual academic achievements and participation in sports
and in-school activities, credit her House with points.
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The awarding of House Cups is a perennial graduation highlight,
always accompanied by thunderous applause. The Soutar Senior
Cup is awarded for Sports Day and the House Spirit Cup recognizes
the House that has accumulated the most points for participation.
The most important House award, the House Point Cup, is presented
to the House with the most in Excellents and House Points.
Once a member, always a member The House system
nurtures many individual and shared experiences. It establishes
a much-appreciated link between current and future students and
alumnae throughout the generations. Honouring this tradition,
the daughter or granddaughter of a Study alumnae or retired
staff member who subsequently joins The Study
is automatically assigned to the same House her
mother or grandmother belonged to. For some,
the House system represents the experience
of belonging to an exclusive society; for others,
it inspires feelings of steadfast loyalty
and pride.
Got Spirit?
We Hear It!
School spirit embodies a set of values that enriches our students’ lives,
giving them emotional security, purpose and a sense of sportsmanship.
The Study is a place where each girl can feel safe and included, where
she can find her own voice among those of her peers. Tradition is often
identified as being an essential dimension of school spirit, and The Study
has 95 years of tradition. We also are fortunate to have many active
alumnae who help us to build on the school’s rich heritage.
Some of the ways
we build school spirit:
Assemblies Assemblies bring the school together formally to create a whole
school identity. They enhance our school spirit by recognizing achievements
and engendering pride in those achievements. “Assembly makes you feel part
of something bigger than yourself,” commented a smiling grade 10 student.
House competitions House competitions are often hotly contested events!
Energy, enthusiasm and the spirit of teamwork thrive in competitive events such
as Elementary and Senior School Sports Day, Basketball Throw Off, Humdinger Day,
Beach Volleyball Day and Math Competitions.
Special school events These include our much-loved Annual Bazaar
and our traditional Annual Service at the close of the school year, where we come
together to bid a fond farewell to our graduating class and to share thanks for the
academic year and the privileges we have all enjoyed at The Study.
Student leaders Once elected, student leaders and class prefects encourage
school-wide student involvement in a diverse range of events and activities.
Special “weeks” like Spirit Week The girls wear a different style of mufti
each day of the week in a school-wide series of five themed dress days. Past themes
have included Pajama Day, Twin Triplet Day, Wacky Wednesday, Karaoke and Ski Day.
School drama productions Encouraging creativity and expression in
the performing arts helps build school spirit by showcasing individual and
collaborative efforts to entertain and excel. The Study drama performances
can always be counted on to generate excitement and accolades among
the entire school community.
Let’s Hear It for School Spirit at The Study!
right, top to bottom: (l to r) Sarah Markarian ’11 and Eleni
Metrakos ’11 dancing during the annual Spirit Week Power Lunch;
Grade two student Mia Calandriello ’20, in Khappa Rho, with
kindergarten student Jacqueline Hayes-Babczak ’22, in Mu Gamma,
cheering on their houses on House Day; Emilie Jones ’19 with Boomer,
The Study’s mascot; Grade 4 students Caroline Kouri and Morgan
Geyer dressed alike for Twin Day, during Spirit Week. Left House
Heads proudly displaying their mascots (l to r) Andrea
Brownstein – Kappa Rho, Hailey Elder – Delta Beta, Olivia
Regimbal – Beta Lambda, and Anna Conides – Mu Gamma.
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achievements
Have
fun & get
involved!
Parents Are
Special Partners
By Heather Brennan Monaghan ’88 & Erika Flores Ludwick ’88
A
s co-chairs of the Study Parent Association (SPA), one of our primary roles is to bring
parents together to be a part of the school community. We encourage parents to get
involved and there are plenty of opportunities to do so. The school has a loyal group
of volunteers who offer their time in many different ways and their support is very much
appreciated. We also have a lot of fun working together!
One of our favorite events is the Back-to-School BBQ. We’re told that students especially look
forward to this, as it provides them with a chance to see their friends socially at the beginning of
the year. It’s also a nice time for parents to say hello to teachers and fellow parents after a summer
off. We try to add something new each year to keep it exciting – we are currently working on ideas
for September 2011!
We take enormous pleasure in the work we do. As Study graduates ourselves (Class of ’88),
we watched our own parents volunteer on countless occasions. Perhaps this is one of the reasons we
choose to do the same and we are happy to help the school in any way we can. We hope the time
we give might enhance the experience and memories the girls will have of their time at The Study.
One of our main goals this year has been to connect and collaborate with The Study’s unique
and diverse community. We want to foster an exchange of ideas and to encourage greater parental
involvement. We welcome your support in the way that works best for your family! Your contributions and fellowship help strengthen our school community.
If you are a parent who would like to be involved, please do not hesitate to contact us. We promise
you won’t regret it!
above left Florence HenrichonGoulet ’22, getting ready for photo
day with the help of a volunteer mom,
Marina Blinderman. above right Julia
Takacsy ’14, sharing some laughs with
her father, Stephen Takacsy, member of
the study finance committee, during the
annual Father-Daughter Breakfast for
grade 5 to 8 below (l to r) SPA co-chairs
Erika Flores Ludwick ’88, mother to
Mikaela Ludwick ’16, and Heather brennan
Monaghan ’88, mother to Grace ’22,
Kelly ’19, and Taylor Monaghan ’17.
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Nous aimons beaucoup le travail que nous faisons. En tant que diplômées de The Study (promotion
de 88), nous avons eu l’occasion de voir nos parents faire du bénévolat à de nombreuses reprises.
C’est peut-être pour cela que nous avons décidé de suivre leur exemple et nous sommes heureuses
d’aider l’école, de toutes les manières possibles. En souhaitant que le temps ainsi donné enrichisse
l’expérience de nos filles et souligne le souvenir qu’elles garderont de The Study.
L’un de nos principaux objectifs cette année a été de collaborer avec la communauté unique
et diversifiée de l’école. Nous voulons susciter l’échange d’idées et inciter les parents à s’impliquer
davantage. Votre soutien est le bienvenu de la façon qui convient le mieux à votre famille. Votre
contribution et votre association renforcent notre collectivité.
Si vous souhaitez participer en tant que parent, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter. Nous vous assurons
que vous ne le regretterez pas !
— Heather Brennan Monaghan ’88 & Erika Flores Ludwick ’88
Congratulations
to the Class of
’10
The Study’s 2010 Graduating Class (in alphabetical order, and where they chose to attend their post-secondary education)
along with their homeroom teachers, (L TO R) Amalia Liogas and Lise Anderson.
Talya Boisjoli – Trinity (Grade 12), Julianne Brock – Marianopolis (Social Sciences), Asli Buyukkurt – Marianopolis (Arts and Science), Tatiana
Cantarovich – Marianopolis (Arts and Science), Cristina Catania – Marianopolis (Health Science), Sophie Chabanne-Salbaing – Marianopolis (Pure
and Applied Science), Nadine Chalati – John Abbott (Social Science Honours Commerce), Kirsten Crandall – Marianopolis (Arts and Science), Anna
Dai – Santa Catalina, California (Grade 12), Victoria Di Genova – Dawson (Commerce), Dominique Ferland – Brébeuf (Sciences humaines – Études
Internationales), Sarah Fortin – Marianopolis (Liberal Arts), Kristina Fryml – Marianopolis (Social Science), Eva Halabian – Marianopolis (Social
Science – Law, Justice and Society), Amelia Hirst – Marianopolis (Commerce), Stephanie-Marie Iacuessa – Marianopolis (Health Science), Anastasia
Johnson – Marianopolis (Arts & Science), Catherine Lépine – Brébeuf (Sciences sociale), Brooke Levy – Marianopolis (Pure and Applied Science),
Natasha Marvento – Marianopolis (Social Science and Psychology), Jessica McKnight – Dawson (Arts and Culture), Taylor Nayman – Marianopolis
(Health Science), Simone Nichols – Brébeuf (Sciences humaines – Baccalauréat international), Elizabeth Pelletier-Goulet – Marianopolis (Health
Science), Lara Perry – Marianopolis (Commerce), Alexandra Quigley – Brébeuf (Sciences de la santé – Baccalauréat International), Raquel Roth –
Dawson (Health Science 1st Choice), Joanna-Rose Schacter – Marianopolis (Social Science – Law and Social Justice), Natalia Vilanova – LCC
(Grade 12), Jessica Weibel – Marianopolis (Pure and Applied Science), Sascha Wodoslawsky – Marianopolis (Arts and Science)
31 students
Marianopolis – 19 | Dawson – 4 | Brébeuf – 4 | John Abbott – 1 | Lower Canada College – 1 | Trinity College School – 1 | Santa Catalina, California – 1
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Alumnae Profiles
Our Gl bal Reach
The Whole World Is Open
Jacqueline Desmarais ’06
Jacqueline wasn’t certain of her path early on. In fact, she said “In grade 9, I would have
said I was going to be a vet or be in theatre. Truthfully, I had no idea.” What Jacqueline
did know, however, was that for university she would need an open curriculum style
and an international student body. She turned down an offer to attend Harvard and was
confident that Brown fit her criteria. After starting as a Theatre and Entrepreneurship
Major, Jacqueline switched to East Asian Studies before living in China for six months,
studying at Fudan in Shanghai as part of Brown’s study abroad program. She is currently
pursuing her BA in International Relations (Policital Economy and Development, with
a focus on China and Mandarin).
Jacqueline recalls her time at The Study fondly: “Our grade (the Class of 2006) was
the greatest ever.” When asked about the importance of The Study’s language programs,
Jacqueline said, “It is seriously important. My ability to speak many languages has
helped me to connect with the people I meet on campus, as well as when I travel.
By learning languages, you learn the cultures behind those languages, which in turn
prepares you for global connectedness.”
Asked what role languages and global reach will play in her future, Jacqueline said,
“The biggest thing is I am comfortable in many cultures. When looking for a job, I no
longer think about only North America. The whole world is open to me.”
Jacqueline’s favourite global locales include Asia, where she has been to every single
country, and finds “their cultures are all so different.” Her future travel plans include
Australia and New Zealand, as well as Madagascar, North Korea and Yemin.
right Jacqueline, with friends, over Christmas 2010 in Tanzania, in the middle of the Serengetti
Small Classes, Big World
Tanya Wong ’04
Tanya recently moved to Dallas, Texas, to work as an Analyst for Archon Group’s Hospitality Division. She didn’t always
know this would be her career choice: “When I was at The Study, I was fascinated by international politics and business.
I didn’t know hospitality was the way to go, though; I stumbled upon that after my sister suggested that I apply to the
Hotel School at Cornell. After an on-campus interview and tour, I was hooked. Hotels have been my passion ever since.”
At Cornell, Tanya started with operations, interning in the Front Office of the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong for a summer
and working through her four years of college in the Food & Beverage department of Cornell University’s Statler Hotel.
Since graduating, she has been focused on real estate finance, which integrates practical operations knowledge with
the excitement of the financial markets.
Of her time at The Study, Tanya shared, “Being a part of a grade of only 32 students was an advantage and yet,
despite the small classes, The Study never made my world feel small. From my extra-curriculars to the classroom,
I was always encouraged to experience and appreciate more than what was just in front of me.”
Fluent in English, French, and Mauritian Creole and conversant in Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Tanya
believes language education at The Study is of utmost importance for our students. “Language not only opens doors
professionally but can be a tie that binds in random places. I moved to Dallas in a leap of faith, and today my closest
friends here are people I met when they overheard me speaking French at a networking event. It may sound cliché but
the world is such a small place today, it’s practically impossible to avoid the global reach of anyone’s actions anymore.
Multilingualism and multi-cultural appreciation are undoubtedly becoming two of the most important characteristics
of a successful business person.”
left Tanya, enjoying one of her “first truly Texan experiences” at Polo School at the ranch of the Dallas Polo Club
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Connecting Through Languages
Stephania Ten Broek ’93
Stephania knows a thing or two about the importance of a strong multi-lingual skill
set. Fluent in four languages – English, French, Italian, German – and nearly fluent
in Spanish with some comprehension in Arabic, it is her goal to learn more. Asked
about the importance of The Study’s language programs, Stephania responded,
“From a business perspective, it simply must be done, it is 100% vitally important.
And, you need to learn languages if you want to travel and experience the world in
a meaningful way.”
After The Study, Stephania attended TASIS (The American School in Switzerland),
before completing a BA in Foreign Languages (Italian) at Concordia. It was during her
time at TASIS when she realized her passion, and strength, was languages. Stephania
shared: “The more you can communicate with others, the more you can connect with
and understand others; this is the main reason I am attracted to languages.”
Regarding her time at The Study, Stephania said, “The Study is a very special
place. It teaches you respect for others and it gives you moral values. It encourages
you to look inside yourself to see who you really are, what your strengths are, and what
you could become. I loved The Study. There was never a day when I didn’t want to go.”
Stephania feels lucky to have traveled extensively, most recently to Peking,
China. She is fond of the Middle East and South America, and looks forward to
visiting New Zealand, “one of the few places I haven’t been.” Newly pregnant with
her first child due in June, Stephania is currently an export area manager for a
company which designs luxury spas, in particular for 7-star hotels in the Middle
East. Having lived in Italy since 1996, she and her husband will soon move to NYC,
where his company is opening a branch.
left Stephania at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece in the Spring of 2008
From Investment Banking
to Global Politics
Karen Barnes ’94
Having moved from Scotland to Canada when she was ten years old, Karen
has always felt comfortable among – and fascinated by – other cultures
and languages. In fact, Karen’s goal is to speak 5 languages fluently; she
is currently fluent in English and French, conversant in German and Spanish,
and just started learning Arabic.
After graduating from The Study, Karen attended Dawson’s Sciences
program, then returned to Scotland to study International Relations and
Economics at St. Andrew’s University. It was there that Karen first discovered
her interest in global politics and, after interning for a summer with Goldman
Sachs, she decided against a career in investment banking, attending McGill’s
Masters in Political Science program (Gender and Conflict Issues).
With a new focus on peacebuilding, Karen was then accepted for a 6-month
post with the Gender Unit of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Karen said, “I had the chance to spend a month at refugee camps in Africa.
It was through these experiences that I found my passion.” Karen then turned
down McGill Law to take an internship at NYU with Human Rights Watch, which
led to a PhD in International Relations at the London School of Economics
(completed in November, 2010). She now works for the Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development, which is headquartered in Paris.
Karen recalled the aspects of The Study experience which have helped her
to succeed so far: “Confidence. We all felt like we had a lot of responsibility
in the school through the house system and student council, which led to the
development of skills useful in any career. And Mr. Hamilton’s history classes
taught me to research and write in ways that I still count on today.”
above right Karen Barnes ’94 and right Members of the Women in Peacebuilding
Network in Nimba County, Liberia standing inside the ‘peace hut’ that they were building
for women in their community. Karen worked with this Network while managing
the gender and peacebuilding program at International Alert from 2006 – 2009.
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Alumnae news
Study Alumnae
In a Class of Their Own
We would be delighted
to hear your news since
graduation, as would
your former classmates
and friends!
Please share news about your post-secondary education, your career path,
volunteer activities, hobbies, travel adventures, marriages, births, etc. Photos
are welcome and please let us know if we can publish your e-mail address.
Send Your News Mail to the attention of Belinda Hummel,
Advancement & Alumnae Relations,
3233 The Boulevard, Westmount, QC, H3Y 1S4
Fax 514 935 1721 E-mail [email protected]
News &
Accomplishments
Left Belinda Hummel,
Advancement & Alumnae
Relations Assistant
1935
Percival (MacKenzie) Ritchie
(1917 – 2004). With thanks to
Peter Redpath of Winchester
Galleries in BC, for kindly
sending a collection of
documents and images that
commemorate the talent and
life of Percival. Her name
was chosen by her father in
honour of his best friend who
had died in the Great War
several weeks before. Percival
studied art for 9 years under
Ethel Seath at The Study,
and said “Ethel Seath was
probably one of the best art
teachers in Montreal, or
maybe even in Canada at the
time, and has become well
known now as one of
the women artists of the
Beaver Hall group.” Percival
then attended Art School
in Paris and Montreal under
the tutelage of such greats
as Arthur Lismer, a member
of the Group of Seven.
Percival’s ‘white’ landscapes
in the 1960’s were considered
quite daring; she often
painted land, with the human
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1968
presence prominent, her
scenes typically peaceable
and inviting stillness. Percival
was once quoted as saying:
“The only influences on my
work, I believe, are writers.
Hemingway, for his honest
approach, clear, strong, simple,
no adjectives, no wasted space
or thought. I would like to
be able to paint like this.”
below “Laurentians,” oil on board, 1939
1947
Elspeth Angus was surprised
to hear from our Spring 2010
issue of the Trillium magazine
that her sister Beatrice
(Angus) Eastcott ’44 had
been included among our lost
alumnae. Elspeth was quick
to make things right and let
us know that her sister Bea
had married the late Peter
Eastcott and has lived in
Peterborough, Ontario
for many years. Bea has 3
children and 8 grandchildren. 1966
Susan Rose, a former Head
Girl, says that she continues to
innovate through combining
careers in strategic consulting
and alternative medicine. She
is an international speaker and
educator, writer and author
of “Super Natural Wellness,”
due for publication this spring.
With both daughters away
(Zoe McLaren ’96 teaches
public health at University
of Michigan and Emma
McLaren ’99 pursues a Masters
in Marine Management at
Dalhousie) Susan decided
it was time to do something
completely different. You
can read Susan’s work at
roadstowellnness.blogspot.com
and Susan can be reached
at [email protected]
1 Susan Rose
Marianne McKenna, Judy
Elder Alumna Award winner
in 2008 and partner with
Kuwabara Payne McKenna
Blumberg Architects in
Toronto, has been recognized
as one of Canada’s most
powerful women for 2010
by the Women’s Executive
Network. Marianne was
celebrated on November
29, 2010 at the Top 100
Awards Gala Dinner in
Toronto. For more info,
visit www.top100women.ca.
Congratulations, Marianne!
2 Marianne McKenna
1969
Caroline Marshall is currently
working on a new series of
paintings and is in a group
show in Kingston, having
finished a solo show in
Toronto in August. She
is enjoying renovating her
house and trying to be a
good granny. Caroline wrote:
“Scott and I cross-country
ski daily (so much snow!),
watch coyotes playing on
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the ice and will bring my
mom to Howe Island in
March for a week while Scott
taps the maple trees and we
give our 6 grandchildren a
great time. We’re organizing
a Howe Island summer
concert in the baseball field.
Happy Winter!”
3 Caroline with husband Scott,
tapping their maple trees
1974
Julia Creighton is currently
working with the ALIA
(Authentic Leadership in
Action) Institute as Outreach
Coordinator. ALIA is based
in Halifax and convenes
programs in Canada, the US
and Europe that incorporate
skill-building, mindfulness,
creative process and dialogue.
Julia sent us this group photo
of herself with her mother and
sisters, all Study girls at one
point, on a trip to Tofino, BC.
4 (L to R) Caro Creighton ’78 (Santa
Barbara, CA), Julia Creighton ’74
(Halifax), Kirstie Creighton ’83 (Halifax),
Zoë Creighton ’85 (Nelson, BC) and
mother Willa (Ogilvie) Creighton ’51
(Chester, NS)
1980
Katherine Goddard sent this
photo describing it as: “The
BC Three – at least the 3 who
managed to connect as a
result of emails from Cindy
to arrange the Montreal
gathering (Homecoming
2010). There may be more
of us out here!”
1988
On January 15, 2011, Heather
(Brennan) Monaghan
celebrated her 40th birthday
with a gathering at her home.
Among her many friends in
attendance were three fellow
Study alumnae, all from
the Class of 1988. Of the four
1988 alumnae, three now
have girls at The Study:
Erika, Heather and Ali.
6 (L to R, all 1988) Erika (Flores)
Ludwick, Tanya (Razek) McCahill,
Heather (Brennan) Monaghan and
Ali Mindel
Katherine (Price) Zmijewski
has been working in real
estate in Washington State
for almost 9 years, having
previously been involved with
the Student Work Abroad
Program. Please see the
Births section for her biggest
news of all!
7 Proud Family (L to R) Alexander,
Katherine, Jennifer and Michael
Price (with baby William), Catherine
McKenzie and husband David Price
8 Katherine (Price) Zmijewski ’88
1996
Katherine Kostiuk started
her own consulting firm
in October, when her son
William was only 8 months
old. Katie writes: “I love the
baby talk, but needed to do
something other than just
that – so I started my own
business! I am doing well and
happy to finally
be my own boss.” Regarding
her role as a mother, Katie
shared: “William is one today
(February 3rd, 2011). I can’t
believe that 365 days ago
my life changed profoundly
forever. What an amazing
change it was, too!”
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3
9 Baby William, 365 days later
(see the Spring 2010 Trillium Births
section for day 1)
2008
After graduating from
The Study, Julia Deutsch,
a second-year Liberal Arts
student at Marianopolis
College teamed up with a
fellow student and brought a
national debate championship
to Marianopolis last October,
making the College the
first CEGEP to host the
event, which brings together
hundreds of debaters
from across Canada. “In
addition to the pursuit of
critical thinking, this event
offered the opportunity for
debaters to connect with
university students from
across the country and forge
professional and social ties
with people who share their
passion for argumentation,”
said Julia who co-chaired
the tournament. Julia grew
up in Westmount and hopes
to study constitutional law
or politics or both.
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5 (L to R, all 1980) Janet McDonald,
Kathy Goddard and Laurie Stacey
Unprecedented Alumnae Daughter
Enrolment in Kindergarten
For the first time ever, 5 alumnae enrolled their daughters
in the 2010 – 2011 Kindergarten class. In February 2011,
they gathered for the photo at left.
top row (L to R) Samantha Hayes ’86, Arabella Decker ’87, Heather
(Brennan) Monaghan ’88, Ali Mindel ’88 and Ariadne Decker ’91. Their daughters,
all Class of ’22, are (L to R) Jacqueline Hayes-Babczak, Isabella Michel-Decker,
Grace Monaghan, Ava Roza and Petra Elton.
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Alumnae news
Caroline Jo (aka Cojo)
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2
3
4
was recently featured in
a Marianopolis College
publication, alongside fellow
Study alumnae Julia Deutsch ’08
and Anastasia Johnson ’10.
As a result of her Canada’s
Top 20 Under 20™ Award,
covered in the Spring 2010
Alumna Spotlight, she will
gain entry into Youth in
Motion’s mentoring program
and an invitation to a fourday leadership summit
where she will rub elbows
with prominent business
leaders in various sectors of
the Canadian economy. At
Marianopolis, she also served
as the Student Congress social
justice coordinator. She and
Julie D’Aoust ’08, who is now
studying Arts and Science
at Marianopolis and, like
Caroline, has been named
by the British Council as a
Canadian Climate Champion,
were among 200 students
worldwide who were selected to
be part of the British Council’s
International Climate Change
(ICC) Program. Says Caroline:
“Our goal was to help students
become part of the solution
to climate change.” In the
fall, she will attend Princeton
University with an eye on
international trade law.
2010
Talya Boisjoli wrote: “Since
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I graduated from The Study
last June, I have been keeping
myself busy. During the
summer I went on a trip with
Adventure Cross Country,
a company that specializes in
taking teens around the world.
Recently, I was fortunate
enough to be selected as a
Canadian ambassador after
going on a blue water trip
to Costa Rica and Belize last
summer and a community
service trip to Thailand
two summers ago. After
an amazing summer of
scuba diving and surfing
I started grade 12 at my
new boarding school in
Ontario, Trinity College
School – and absolutely love
it. I am continuously being
challenged academically and
I have also made many new
friends from all around the
world! I am now anxiously
waiting for some acceptance
letters from the universities
in Canada and the US that
I applied to.”
1 Talya (far right) with her new
friends and classmates at Trinity
College School
Now a Commerce student
at Marianopolis, Anastasia
Johnson is working on
getting her demo to über
music producer David Foster.
Anastasia has been playing the
piano since age 3 and aspires
to be an entertainment-law
attorney. She also participated
in the American High
School Honors Performance
Series at Carnegie Hall,
reserved for North America’s
highest rated pre-university
performers. When she took
the famed stage on Feb. 19,
she became the first student
from Quebec to participate
in the program’s 20-year
history. While at The Study,
Anastasia co-founded the Arts
Celebration Awards Ceremony
to support excellence in
the arts. Anastasia’s many
accomplishments include:
being involved in starting
an intergenerational music
program at several nursing
homes in Montreal; helping
found an annual benefit
concert in Kingston, Jamaica;
and receiving the Quebec
Lieutenant Governor’s Youth
Medal in recognition of
her outstanding academic,
personal and community
achievements.
Births
1987
Lisa (Ransome) Williams
and her husband Ross
Williams are thrilled to
announce the birth of their
daughter, Harlowe Charlotte
Mary Williams, on April
2 in Calgary. Lisa shared:
“Harlowe is just a sweetheart.
She has her first tooth, weighs
about 19 lbs and is trying
very hard to crawl.”
2 Baby Harlowe
1988
Katherine (Price) Zmijewski
is elated to report: “My big
news is that my husband
Alexander and I had a baby
(my first) on September 17,
2010. His name is William
Edward Price Zmijewski.”
3 Baby William
1991
Ariadne Decker wrote: “My
husband John and I had our
third baby girl on May 14th,
2010. Her name is Klara
Previous Judy Elder Alumna Award Winners:
2010 Joan Dougherty ’43
2009 Judith Berlyn ’53
2008 Marianne McKenna ’68
2007 Barbara Birks Wybar ’64
2006 Patricia Claxton ’47
2005 Carolyn Kerrigan ’68
Nomination Deadline: June 1, 2011
Nominations can be e-mailed to [email protected]
2004 Susie (Cape) Ruttan ’69
2003 Janina Fialkowska ’67
Juliana Katarine. Her older
sisters are Johanna and Petra
(who is in Kindergarten at
The Study this year). Klara
was born in Montreal.”
4 Baby Klara with sisters
(L to R) Petra ’22 and Johanna
1994
Meredith (Allison) Price is
ecstatic for everyone to know
that she, her husband John
and big brother Henry (born
in 2008) welcomed Amelia
Mackenzie Price on August
30, 2010, in Greensboro,
North Carolina.
5 Baby Amelia
Passages
Chris Romney, former Study
teacher, will be remembered
as a loving and dedicated
family man, adored husband of
Connie Cuffaro, and devoted
dad to daughters Carley and
Catherine, and stepson Conrad
Strelzyk. He was a gifted music
teacher who inspired many
students, an avid golfer and
sports fan. He had tremendous
love for God and appreciation
for his Church family. Dear
son of Velma and the late Al
Romney, brother to Janice
Bruce (Bob). Chris will be
greatly missed by his family
and friends. Donations were
made in Chris’ memory to
the Montreal Neurological
Institute, c/o Dr. R.
Del Maestro for Brain
Tumor Research.
It is with great sadness that
we announce the passing of
Beverly Ann (Mellen) Sofin ’51.
She died peacefully in
Montreal on February
12, 2011 surrounded by
family and friends, at the
age of seventy-seven. She
was the devoted mother of
Andrew (Lucy Raikes) and
Sean (Tatiana DaCosta)
and the immensely proud
and loving grandmother of
Emily and Abbie Sofin. She
will also be mourned by her
brothers Richard Mellen
(Serena), Peter Mellen and
by William Sofin. After
graduating from The Study
in 1951, Beverly earned her
Bachelor of Arts from McGill
but was proudest of her
Master’s Degree that led to
her career in Audiology. She
spent over 30 years helping
children at the Montreal
Children’s Hospital. Beverly
lived life to the fullest; she
was an avid skier, tennis
player and equestrian and
she spent many happy
years in the Laurentians at
Greenshields’ Point and later
at Lac Manitou. She loved to
travel, and in her free time she
enjoyed playing bridge, golf,
reading and working in her
garden at Manitou. Beverly
will be dearly missed by her
family and her many good
friends for her compassion,
generosity, loyalty
and honesty.
Save
the
Date!
Anna (Giles) Somerville,
1932 – 2010. It is with great
sorrow that we announce
her passing, surrounded
by family, on Friday April
23, 2010. Beloved wife of 55
years to Leonard Somerville.
Proud and loving mother
to Diane (Carl), Gary, and
Alan (Nancy). Devoted
grandmother (Nanny)
to Meagan, Alexandra,
Jason, Daniel and Brandon.
Cherished twin sister of Ellen
Curran, sister-in-law to Hugh,
Art (Sylvie) and Thelma
(Wally), and aunt to many
nieces and nephews. Anna
was a member of the Hudson
legion and contributed as a
volunteer to meals on wheels.
Anna also was a member of
The Study staff, serving in
the kitchen for 15 years from
1979 to 1994. The strength
she demonstrated during
her illness and throughout
her life has been a source
of inspiration and she will
be lovingly remembered
by her family and friends.
A Note to the Romney Family
Our most heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to you during
this difficult time in your lives. From 2003 to 2007 our daughter was
privileged to have had Mr. Romney as her music and band teacher
at The Study, and those years have left an incredible impact on
her life and memories. It is with great sadness that we heard of his
passing and we wanted to let you know that he is in our thoughts
and prayers. It is in large part due to his enthusiastic love of music
that we were inspired to pick up our own instruments once more.
Mr. Romney, thank you for all the great concert memories.
– Tom, Evelyn & Anna Conides ’11
All Study alumnae
are welcome back
to the school for our
Homecoming
2011 celebrations.
Events will take place
October 28 & 29
and full details will
be mailed shortly.
Celebrating a milestone reunion?
We can help! All classes with years
ending in a 1 or 6 are welcome
to contact Belinda Hummel at:
E-mail [email protected]
Tel 514 935 9352 x 254
Weekend
Line-Up
Friday, October 28
Reunion Dinners
with your Class
Organized by reunion class
volunteers with help from
The Study’s Alumnae office
Saturday, October 29
Homecoming Brunch
at The Study
Featuring Montreal bagels and lox
11 am
Student Presentations
Featuring current students
from various grades
12 pm
Tours of the School
Led by student ambassadors
1 pm
left Chris Romney, Study music teacher from September, 2001 to June, 2007
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Alumnae news
Young
Alumna
Spotlight
Majenta
Whyte
PotterMäl ’05
Principal’s
Academic
Honour Roll,
3rd Year
McGill Medicine
After graduating from The Study with the Class of 2005, Majenta attended Dawson’s First Choice
Health Sciences program before being accepted to McGill’s Medical School. Currently in her third
year, Majenta is in the midst of a year-long integrated clerkship in Gatineau, where she is traveling
to different area hospitals. In February 2011, Majenta spoke with Jason Finucan, Associate Director
of Advancement & Alumnae Relations, to share her thoughts on her Study experience as well as her
success since graduation:
Q What is your favourite Study memory?
MWP ITM/AITM with Ms. Liogas; Math class with Mme Begin, Ms. Tien and Ms. Fry; History class
with Mr. Hamilton; Art class with Mrs. Campbell, Mme Lemieux and Mme Joanne; sports with Mrs.
Balfour; English class with Ms. Gruia and Ms. Swiderski. I can’t pick only one!
Q What aspect of your Study experience best prepared you to achieve your longterm goals?
MWP The variety of interests and topics that I had the opportunity to explore. By exposing us to
so many different subjects and experiences, The Study gave me the opportunity to gain confidence
in my abilities.
Q How important is it for The Study to prepare students with a strong multi-lingual
skill set?
MWP It is so important. Let me put it this way – if I had the opportunity to go back and redo my
education at The Study, I would have taken more languages for sure. Only speaking two languages
fluently can be a handicap, whereas nothing is lost from knowing three, four or more languages.
Q What advice do you most want to share with today’s Study girls?
MWP When you leave The Study, things aren’t necessarily better or worse, but they are different.
Remember that what you learned at The Study doesn’t stop being applicable when you walk out
the door.
Above left Majenta Above right Majenta participating in Carifiesta in Montreal
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Celebrating
95
Years
Teaching Things That Matter
1
2
On September 24th, 2010, The Study community gathered
in celebration of the school’s 95th birthday. In 1915, founder
Margaret Gascoigne opened her small school, famously starting
in the study of her home, in order to “teach girls things that
really matter.” 95 years later The Study continues to be a leader
in girls’ education, with alumnae making their mark in all
corners of the world.
For this very special Founder’s Day, many alumnae joined
in the celebration along with all students, faculty and staff. We
were also proud to welcome Joan Dougherty ’43, who received
the Judy Elder Alumna Award. In her speech, Joan shared:
“It’s rare and special indeed to be recognized in this way by one’s
peers. I am deeply appreciative of this honour.” Prior to Joan’s
address, Asli Buyukkurt ’10 accepted the Governor General’s
Award, offering an inspiring address to the full school assembly.
In addition, Head Girl Alexa Kruyt ’11, gave a thoughtful speech
about why 95 years at The Study was important to celebrate.
And, of course, all Study girls enjoyed an annual birthday
cupcake at the event’s culmination!
1 Asli Buyukkurt ’10 receives the Governor General’s Award
2 Kindergarten
3 Head
student Liberty Simmonds ’22 enjoys her first Founder’s Day cupcake
Girl, Alexa Kruyt ’11, cutting the cake with Kindergarten students Bridget Fenton,
Liberty Simmonds and Ophelia Penner (all ’22), along with the eldest Study alumna
present, Dr. Sydney Duder, Class of 1936, and Head of School Mary Liistro Hebert
in the background
Celebrate the school’s
96th birthday on
Friday, November 18
Join The Study’s
Alumnae Network
on Facebook!
In June, 2010, The Study
proudly launched a Facebook
page for alumnae. Facebook
users can simply search
for “The Study’s Alumnae
Network” and join our growing
network of alumnae ‘friends.’
At press time, our group
includes nearly 200 alumnae
and more join every day!
All members of our Alumnae
Network enjoy regular updates
including current student news
and alumnae events. Our
network is also a great way
to connect with your former
classmates. Not a Facebook
user? Consider setting up a
profile and joining our network!
Watch The Study
on YouTube!
Save the Date!
Founder’s
Day 2011
Reunite &
Reconnect
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Would you like to see today’s
students in action on the
stage, on the field, at a
science fair or on a trip?
Visit thestudy.qc.ca and
click on the YouTube logo to
see fantastic videos of our
students, including the nowfamous “I’ve Gotta Feeling”
full-school dance. This first
YouTube entry has been
viewed over 3,000 times!
thestudy.qc.ca
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Advancement
From Local to Global
Supporting the Future of Our Girls
Foundation Board
of Trustees
2010 – 2011
CO-CHAIRS
William Molson
Jeffrey Tory
VICE CHAIR
Andrea McConnell
SECRETARY &
TREASURER
Louise Houle
TRUSTEES
John Hallward
Joan Ivory ’51
Scott Jones
Jean-Sébastien Monty
T
he Study School Foundation continues to be humbled by
the generosity of the many alumnae, parents, faculty, staff
and friends who support us each year. Every donation has a
direct impact on our girls, and helps us to provide the skills
needed for their global future – which will demand language and
science skills, as well as the ability to connect with individuals from
any country or culture.
One example of the impact of this philanthropy is the Monty
family gift in support of French programs (please see page 31 for
more details). Another is the Class of 1960 Reunion Class Gift. Last
year, as they were preparing to celebrate their 50th reunion during
our Homecoming 2010 celebrations, members of the Class of ’60
decided they would like to organize a group donation. As a result,
they have raised funds in support of the Margaret Gascoigne Bursary
Fund, so that more girls who would thrive at The Study, but could
not attend due to financial limitations, are given the opportunity.
For more information, please contact:
Anita Nowak
Director of Advancement
& Alumnae Relations
Jason Finucan
Associate Director of Advancement
& Alumnae Relations
[email protected]
514 935 9352 x 224
[email protected]
514 935 9352 x 302
The 1915 Society enables
The Study School Foundation
to acknowledge and celebrate
those generous donors who
make a Planned Gift such as
a bequest, gift of life insurance
and/or charitable gift annuity.
Membership to The 1915
Society occurs at the time
a Planned Gift is made known
to the School.
For more information:
please contact Anita Nowak,
Director of Advancement &
Alumnae Relations (contact
information at left).
left Members of the
Class of 1960 in the
school library during
Homecoming 2010
(L to r): Vera (Stastney)
Belanger, Sara (Sally
Porteous) Fisher,
Sherrill (Christmas)
Thompson, Gael
(Pootmans) Harrison,
Lynn (Paris) Lyon,
Margaret (Wallace)
Armstrong, Penny
(Cornell) Butcher,
Susan (Darling)
Fitzpatrick, Jacqueline
(Evans) Lunn, Lilian
(Stein) Howick, Sherrill
(Nelson) Musty, Lucinda
(Harper) Kitchin, Diana
(McLernon) Ridley
and Abigail MacInnes
below Anita Nowak
& Jason Finucan
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L’importance
du soutien
envers le programme bilingue
L
e programme bilingue de The Study a toujours été un des critères de décision de plusieurs
parents d’inscrire leur fille à l’école; indépendamment de leurs origines linguistiques ou
culturelles, nos parents savent très bien que leur fille bénéficiera d’une meilleure habileté
à interagir avec le monde par le biais d’une éducation linguistique.
Les members de la famille Monty croient à l’importance du programme bilingue de The Study,
non seulement pour leur famille mais pour la communauté en général. Ils ont exprimé cette
conviction en versant un généreux don qui permettra entre autres, l’embauche de plus de personnel
dédié au programme pour des activités d’enrichissement, l’achat de livres de français additionnels
pour la collection de la bibliothèque et par d’autres activités connexes telles que l’accueil de
conférenciers, des pièces de théâtre, etc.
Jean-Sébastien Monty et Karine Labonté-Monty ont choisi The Study pour leurs filles « en
grande partie grâce à la force du programme bilingue. En faisant ce don, nous espérons contribuer
au succès à long terme du programme de français. »
Le don sera acheminé par le biais de La Fondation Libermont, la fondation de la famille Monty.
Les parents de Jean-Sébastien, Jean et Jocelyne Monty, ont participé à la décision de verser ce don.
Il y a deux ans, Jocelyne a agi à titre de Présidente de la Journée des Grands-parents qui a eu lieu le
31 mars 2009, et durant son discours au personnel, aux élèves et aux grands-parents, elle a partagé:
« En préparant ce discours, j’ai soudainement réalisé à quel point le choix d’une école est une
décision charnière dans la vie d’un enfant. Jean et moi étions emballés lorsque notre fils Jean-Sébastien
et son épouse Karine ont choisi The Study pour nos petites-filles. Nous avons su immédiatement que
le programme d'études enrichi aurait un impact durable et profond sur la manière dont nos petitesfilles, et toutes les élèves du Study, comprennent et interagissent avec le monde. Selon moi, il est clair
que toutes les filles du Study profitent des meilleures opportunités pour se connaître et se
découvrir, afin qu’elles puissent devenir de jeunes femmes prêtes à faire face à leur avenir. »
La Fondation de l’école The Study aimerait remercier la famille Monty pour sa
générosité et sa vision. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la manière dont
vous pouvez soutenir The Study, veuillez communiquer avec Anita Nowak, Directrice
du développement et des relations avec les diplômées ou Jason Finucan, Directeur associé
du développement et des relations avec les diplômées.
Background The Study as
seen from The Boulevard.
Below The Monty Family, skiing
Mont-Orford in december 2010.
Advancement
1
2
3
4
Honouring a Study Builder
A Builder of The Study is an individual or group whose leadership, generosity
and dedication over many years has helped to shape the school and has left
a permanent mark on life at The Study.
L
aughter, reconnecting with dear friends and rekindling a passion for The Study were
all on the menu at the 2nd Annual Builder’s Reception that took place on November
24, 2010. Current and former volunteer leaders joined to recognize the many
contributions made to the school by Ian Soutar, father of alumna Annabel Soutar ’88
and donor of the Soutar Cup, which has been the reward of the year-long House competitions
ever since.
Ian was a member of the Board of Trustees for 23 years, serving as Chairman from 1992
to 1998. He championed the establishment of the endowment fund for The Study School
Foundation and was also integral to the success of the fundraising campaign for the new gym.
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1 (L to R) Head Girl Alexa Kruyt ’10, Head
of School Mary Hebert, 2010 Study builder Ian
Soutar, former Headmistress Eve Marshall (’83 –
’97) and Sports Captain Patricia Johnsson ’10.
Alexa and Patricia spoke during the event about
how different their life at The Study would have
been without Ian’s generous contributions.
2 (L to R) Former Board Member Ginger Petty,
Former Board Chair and alumna Corry TerflothWalker ’74, Keith ‘Skip’ Eaman and Debbi Eaman
3 (L to R) Former Foundation Trustee and
alumna Barbara Whitley ’36 and former Director
of Finance and Operations Margaret Fung were
thrilled to celebrate Ian’s contributions
4 (L to R) Alumnae Sara Bradeen ’87 and
Annabel Soutar ’88 share a laugh
Mark Your
Calendars!
3rd Annual
tournament & soirée
Sept 19th, 2011
2nd Annual
Golf Tournament
Soirée de la rentree
The Study’s 2nd Annual Drive for our Girls Golf Tournament & Soirée de la rentrée was
a resounding success, with $136,640 in net proceeds raised. All funds were directed
towards scholarships, bursaries and enriched academic programs. Special thanks to our
dedicated planning committee as well as all golfers, sponsors, auction bidders and guests!
1 (L to R) Board Member, Alumna and Study Mom Sarah Ivory ’78, Study Mom Lesley
Skinner-Grant, past Study Mom Suzy Fortier MacCulloch and Study Mom Coleen
2 Golf Tournament Committee Member and Study Mom Heidi
MacKinnon Charette
3 (L to R) Study Friends Celine Belair and Yvon Roberts join
Rowsell Higgins
4 (L to R) Study Friend
Study Mom Sonia Anderson and her sister Kim Anderson
Jean D’Aoust, Golf Tournament Committee Member and Study Mom Denise Palisaitis
and Study Dad and Tournament Sponsor David Smith
1
5 (L to R all Study Moms) Susan Sambrook, Claudia Marin and Alumna Karma
6 Hal Hannaford, Selwyn House Headmaster and Auctioneer
Hallward ’77
7 (L to R both Alumnae, Study Moms and Sisters) SPA Co-Chair
Extraordinaire
8 (L to R) Board Members and
Erika (Flores) Ludwick ’88 and Paulina Flores ’90
Study Dads Gaétan Bouchard and Louis Régimbal with study friend claude perron
2
6
5
4
8
7
3
thestudy.qc.ca
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Head of School Mary Liistro Hebert, along with much-loved
elementary school teacher Kareen Finley, longest-serving Study
faculty member at 37 years (1968 – 2005), unveil the plaque
at the school’s inaugural
Loyalty Recognition
Reception
2
34
1 background (L to R) Mary and Kareen
delight in revealing the Loyalty Recognition
Program plaque to the nearly 60 current,
former and retired faculty and staff
in attendance. With 37 years of service,
Kareen’s name is proudly placed at the
top of the plaque, which lists all faculty
and staff who have served 15 years or more
2 (L to R) Current elementary
of service.
teacher and alumna Anne Heenan ’88 with
retired teacher Jim McCauley, who served
at The Study for 26 years from 1982 to 2008.
3 (L to R) celebrating 19 years: retired
staff member Marlene Getty (1988–2007)
and Retired elementary teacher Joanne
Arsenault (1991–2010).
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