Celebrating - Lower Canada College

spring 2010
Celebrating
100 years with LCC.
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Headmaster
Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76)
LION Editors
Theodora Brinckman
Kirk LLano
Copy Editor
Louise Mills
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and Database Management
Contributors
Sandra Afeyan ’04
Christian Auclair
A. Victor Badian ’61
Chris Bromberg
Kimmy Chedel
Linda Gendron
Denys Heward ’64
Julie Kaplin
Dawn Levy
Jane Martin
Alec Mathewson ’95
Louise Mills
Doug Neal
Anna Santache
Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76)
Carolyne Van Der Meer
Adrianna Zerebecky
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Contents
LCC LION Magazine — Spring 2010
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By Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76)
Headmaster
By Denys Heward ’64
Head Lines: Centenary Pride
The Family BBQ –
An Annual LCC Tradition
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By A. Victor Badian ’61
and Christopher Gardiner ’83
By David Arditi ’65
Board Chair
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By Sandra Afeyan ’04
How Do You Celebrate
100 Years In Style?
100 Trees for 100 Years
Going Beyond the Boundaries
of Mathematics
Fond Memories of LCC’s
Centenary Year
Inaugural Ladies’ Night
a Real Hit!
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By Carolyne Van Der Meer
Media Consultant
Alumni Celebrate
the Centenary
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The Centenary Student
Assembly: LCC Students
Celebrate 100 Years
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The Centenary Walk
from St. John’s Church
By Linda Gendron
Assistant Head – Student Life
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Art Shows Leadership
and Generosity
By Sylvia Tracy
Art Teacher, Junior School
The LCC ROAR
Fundraising Gala
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An Unsolved Mystery
By Jane Martin
LCC Archivist
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Centenary Sponsors
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CLASSifieds
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In Memoriam
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Jane Martin
Adrianna Zerebecky
Headlines
Centenary Pride
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n this issue of The LCC Lion, we pay tribute to an
exceptional year of commemoration of our School’s
history. Throughout 2009, we celebrated our
Centenary on campus, at special events in Montreal
and from coast to coast and beyond. It was indeed
a very positive expression of community spirit.
Students, parents, alumni, staff, board members
and former employees and governors came together
at a host of events to express their appreciation
of LCC and what it has meant to them. What came
out of this full year of celebration?
Looking back helped us all to reflect on the
important stages in LCC’s development, which
have laid the foundations for today’s progressive
By Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76)
Headmaster
coeducational learning environment. Special efforts
were made by many to attend receptions, reunions
and unique one-time events. Despite the challenges of
time and distance, friends, teachers and mentors from
across the decades made face-to-face connections
in 2009 and noted that the LCC sense of community
indeed has enduring value in all our lives.
Alumni reunions were well attended from Halifax
to Victoria – and even down the eastern and western
coasts of the United States where a number of our
alumni currently reside. Our graduates openly
expressed thanks for their formative experiences
and encouraged us to continue to strive for excellence
and develop confident bilingual students. Alumni
Left The ceremonial planting of one of 100 trees marking
the Centenary celebrations. Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76) with Head Boy Kirk Glowacki ’10, Head Girl Rebecca
Etingen ’09 and Head of the Green Group Simon Labute ’10.
England. His special commitment to LCC during
the past year is a metaphor for the professional
dedication that has made a difference at our School
for more than a century. In short, great schools
matter. They change lives and open eyes and doors
for young leaders.
As we have now begun our second century at
LCC, we recommit to high standards and the energy
and dedication necessary to support a truly dynamic
learning community. Together, we must be prepared
to be bold and leave our mark by providing an
education that is second to none in Montreal. We
must continue to leave an indelible stamp on young
lives. Thanks to one and all for an exceptional year
of memories. I look forward to being part of the next
important chapter in this exciting journey. Welcome
to LCC’s second century!
Left Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76) with
Olga Assaly LCCPA President at the annual
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast.
Right Applauding with pride at the Centenary
Student Assembly.
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also unanimously expressed the view that every
LCC boy and girl must come to grips with the
challenges of globalization as they prepare for future
leadership roles in their careers and in service
of their communities.
Here in Montreal, we all gained a greater
appreciation for the many attributes of our School.
Primary students took particular pride in celebrations
related to turning 100. In reflecting on our past, all
students also made pledges to the future – to strive
to build upon already solid foundations and appreciate
more deeply the profound gift of education.
Special thanks must go to centenary co-chairs,
Vic Badian ’61 and Chris Gardiner ’83. In his role
as Ambassador to the alumni, Vic also attended
every centenary alumni and staff reception in 2009,
including receptions in California and London,
How do you celebrate
100 years in style?
By A. Victor Badian ’61 and Christopher Gardiner ’83
Co-chairs Centenary Committee
LCC’s one hundred years on Royal Avenue were well marked
in 2009, with a myriad of activities throughout the year.
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t was a pleasure and an honour for us to work alongside
Honourary Chair, Dave Wood and the 26 members
of the Organizing Committee who worked harmoniously
to coordinate more than a dozen school events and a
tour of alumni events. In short, the committee had its
plate full—but as the saying goes: if you want something
done well, give it to a busy person. This busy committee
did everything we planned and more.
The Centenary year opened in style with a special
student assembly in January 2009. The Centenary
Song, written for the year-long celebration by Junior
School Music Director James Angelopoulos, was sung
by the Junior School Choir, and this was followed
by a video address from Vancouver by LCC’s oldest
known living graduate, John Ellis ’32. Even the
Montreal Canadiens, also celebrating their Centenary,
contributed a video message of good wishes.
Events involving current students and staff
took centre stage throughout the school year with
everything from clothing and banners to a special
Centenary history DVD, a CD featuring various
student musical performances through the years
and a dedicated website. A Centenary school tie
was designed by Ian Griffiths ’71, and the DVD
was produced by IT’s Chris Auclair, while the Music
department’s Jonathan Baird coordinated the CD
production. Pre-U and E-Communications Director
Dawn Levy designed the website, working tirelessly
with School Archivist Jane Martin to produce
an online historical timeline featuring photos from
the school archives.
Other events included the Centenary Speakers’
Series organized by Assistant Head Patrick Peotto;
a Shakespeare in the Park evening for the general
public, adapted for the Chamandy Arena stage;
the Winterfest Alumni Hockey Tournament;
the Centenary Golf Tournament at the prestigious
Royal Montreal Golf Club; and the Family BBQ,
Centenary Co-chairs Christopher Gardiner ’83 and
A. Victor Badian ’61 flank Honourary Chair Dave Wood.
Right Dave Wood surrounded by former team Captains
at the Field Rededication
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all of which saw high attendance. Alumni events
organized nationally and internationally were
also popular.
Denys Heward ’64 published his book The Bugle
Sounded One Note whose proceeds are directed
to the Student Bursary fund.
The 2009–2010 academic year kicked off with
several events in September, commemorating the
anniversary of LCC’s doors opening on September 20,
1909. A cocktail reception for current and past staff and
board members, organized by Denys Heward ’64 and
David Arditi ’65, was followed two evenings later by
a special night exclusively for female alumni who had
graduated since the inception of coeducation in 1995.
Sandra Afeyan ’04 and Caitlin Rose ’99 made this event
possible for the almost 75 women in attendance.
The Centenary LIONFest Alumni Weekend was
next on the agenda, which included several special
undertakings thanks to Director of Alumni Relations
Kirk LLano. On the morning of September 26, a senior
football game was held between rivals LCC and Selwyn
House, with legendary coach Dave Wood in attendance,
and to whom the field was rededicated with a new sign.
In addition, more than 40 alumni participated in the
Centenary Alumni Soccer game and an impressive near
275 attended the evening’s Homecoming Banquet.
The crowning touch was our Centenary Gala at
the Windsor Ballrooms which took place on October
24. This event was beautifully orchestrated by
Olga Assaly and Donna Fraser and their dedicated
committee—and attended by close to 300 guests. It
was a multi-dimensional evening and featured a silent
auction, dinner, dancing and a live auction that raised
funds for bursaries.
The goal was to reach out to students, staff,
alumni, parents and the community and include them
in this celebration highlighting the wonderful history
of the school’s first 100 years. We strongly believe
that thanks to everyone involved—students and staff
and so many others—we achieved our goal.
And as a legacy to future generations, the School
decided to plant 100 new trees to mark its first 100
years. These and the Middle School’s Time Capsule,
which will reveal items from 2009 when it is opened
in 50 or 100 years, will enable LCC’s incredible
heritage to live on for the next century—and beyond.
We think these were fitting ways to culminate
an amazing year of celebration!
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Let me tell you!
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We are embracing the environment by involving our
students and community in a number of ecological
projects reaching far beyond the classroom walls.
Members of The Green
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first crop of trees being planted
in honour of our 100 years.
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During the Centenary year, the School decided it would further its greening
efforts on campus by planting 100 trees to mark each of its 100 years. In addition
to this initiative, the students have actively designed, planned and planted a small
urban forest, known as the LCC Tree Garden.
The School has already planted 27 hawthorne trees with the remaining 73 to
be planted by fall 2010. As a community, we recognize that taking the long view
is vital, and truly sustainable practices are central to ensuring future generations. le
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Going beyond
the boundaries of
mathematics
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here is an aesthetic beauty to math,” says Doug Neal. “My
favourite element is how math can be used to bring order to things
that seem chaotic—how it can take something that has no logic
and show a pattern, how it takes random items and quantifies them.”
That uncanny ability to provide both beauty and order are
what Lower Canada College’s Head of Mathematics uses every
day to awaken students to the power of mathematics. For some
students, the awakening is a question of challenging them: already
bright math minds, they need him to show how to understand
and use their gifts. But for others—students whose fear of math
is paralyzing—Mr. Neal leads the students from darkness to light.
“I show them that if they work hard, everything is within their
grasp,” he says.
explains Headmaster Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76).
“He has the rare gift of being able to connect to a wide
range of students—from the gifted to the ones
who struggle.”
And connect he does. The strong math students
know that he will push them—and they welcome the
challenge. “I want to place students in situations that
take them out of their comfort zone—the comfort
zone that they’ll ace whatever I throw their way,” he
says with a chuckle. “And that creates camaraderie—
we’re all in this battle to understand, to ‘get’ it. They
won’t respect you if you don’t challenge them,” he
explains. “They’ll look at you with an expression that
says, ‘This is all you got? Really?’”
And it doesn’t stop there. The struggling students
are equally engaged by Mr. Neal. “I tell them not
By teaching fluency
in a language often rife
with phobias, Department
Head Doug Neal helps
students to soar.
to be intimidated by those math geeks,” he explains,
laughter in his voice. The gifted students, he says, are
more easily motivated by the course material, and
therefore don’t rely as much on the rapport with their
teacher. “But for those who are math-phobic, it’s all
about that rapport. It’s about creating a safe place
for them to learn. They are not as competitive with
each other, but they do want me to believe in them,
so I work on their attitudes.” Mr. Neal finds the right
level for these students—and the beauty in the chaos
is that once they see they can do it, they improve.
As Mr. Shannon says, creating a positive
environment in the Mathematics Department is one
of the most difficult tasks as there is a “legitimized
phobia” of math. “I see math as the modern-day
Greek: very few people speak it with fluency.
The bottom line is that math requires repetition
and commitment—and through these, Doug Neal
makes it a language that students can understand,”
he explains.
So how does he do it? How does Mr. Neal get
through to students and make math come alive?
For one, he was born to it. Some people are natural
teachers—and Doug Neal is one of them. He
discovered it early, working with children either as
a lifeguard or as a camp counselor during his teenage
years. But the real conviction came when he was in
CEGEP. “I was always the person everyone came
to for help; I knew how to explain things,” he says.
And he tells how he tutored his friends through
calculus. “They would say, ‘Why is it that you are
clearer than our own teachers?’” And that cinched
it up: Mr. Neal wasn’t just signing on to be a teacher;
he was answering a calling.
But he’ll tell you that there is one more important
element that he brings to the mix: sports. His lifelong
love of athletics has led him to become a coach. And
being a coach has its advantages, he claims. “You
become a role model. And the students soon realize
that you can be good at math and be a jock. Jocks
can be smart and smart kids can be jocks. They are
not mutually exclusive.” It’s another way for Doug
Neal to bridge the gap.
If you ask him what he loves about math, Mr.
Neal will tell you he loves the order, the predictability,
how everything can be proven beyond a shadow of
a doubt. If you ask him what he loves to teach most,
he’ll tell you it’s calculus because it illustrates the
“why” of much of the math one studies in high school.
But if you ask him what he loves most about teaching,
he’ll surprise you. The man who seems to know math
inside and out will tell you that what he loves most
is that he never stops learning. “Thanks to the students,
I’ll spend my whole life learning. They think of things
I’d never have thought of at their age,” he adds.
“I love to see that spark—to watch them soar.”
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“I see math as the modern-day
Greek: very few people speak
“Doug is an outstanding teacher for many reasons,” it with fluency."
LCC
Students
Celebrate
100 Years
The Centenary
Student Assembly
By Linda Gendron
Assistant Head – Student Life
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More than 1,000 students, staff and invited guests gathered in the
Velan Gymnasium on January 7, 2009 for an upbeat and entertaining
community kick-off to our centenary year.
Following a historical review by current Headmaster
Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76), we were treated
to engaging testimonials and musical performances
from Junior, Middle and Senior School students
as well as an unexpected guest character – LCC’s
first Headmaster Charles Fosbery! LCC’s oldest
known alumnus John Ellis ’32, who now resides
in Vancouver, was unfortunately unable to attend but
addressed the group via video technology. Our youngest
kindergarten student Olivia Fata was recognized by
2008–2009 Head Girl Rebecca Etingen with a red rose.
All in all, the assembly was a wonderful celebration
and a timely reminder that we are part of a school with
an incredible history and terrific students!
below Although it goes without saying that our school has evolved, there is one thing that has remained consistent: the character of the LCC student. Although there are many words that could be used to describe the LCC student of today, here is a snapshot of the ABC’s of what Pre-University Students believe defines the LCC student body.
above Erica Schneiderman ’09
and Steven Victor ’09 proudly enjoying the Centenary Opening Ceremony
The Velan Gymnasium hosts
the Centenary opening and closing ceremonies.
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The
Centenary Walk
from St. John’s Church
By Linda Gendron
Assistant Head – Student Life
Student and staff representatives from across the Middle, Senior
and Pre-University levels embarked on an ambitious and fun
10-kilometre walk last fall to commemorate the original location
of our predecessor school – St. John the Evangelist Church in
Montreal. After being met on Royal Avenue by enthusiastic students
from the Junior School, we marched proudly into our weekly
assembly. Following an enthusiastic rendition of our School Song,
Head Boy Kirk Glowacki ’10 and Head Girl Jessica Italia ’10 lit
the gigantic birthday cake – loads of fun for all!
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Centenary celebration cake
The walking team
hits Sherbrooke Street.
Where it all began, St. John the Evangelist Church.
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Art Shows
Leadership
& Generosity
By Sylvia Tracy
Junior School Art Teacher
Top Students performed Drop Dead, Juliet by Allison Williams.
middle Centenary Arts Month Sale that raised over $1,000
for Free the Children.
bottom Junior School art displayed at Café Cabaret.
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During the Centenary year, the Junior School art
students demonstrated a true example of leadership
and our motto Non Nobis Solum. Their creative
projects were sold in a student-run art sale during Arts
Week, raising nearly $1,000 for Free the Children.
For the first time, the photography club, led by
teacher Lauren McCann, also participated, making
for an even more dynamic show.
At the Centenary Gala, two Junior School pieces
entitled “100 Birds” and “100 People” were auctioned
off in support of LCC.
“I am so very proud of my generous and
creative students.”
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The Family
BBQ
While the high winds on Royal
Avenue prevented rides, the balloon
was still a spectacular sight enjoyed
by all.
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The many activities offered at
the Centenary BBQ were well received,
especially the caricature artists who
didn’t stop sketching for three hours.
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The LCC mascot
delighted the crowd.
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An Annual LCC Tradition
It was warm and sunny on Wednesday,
September 9, the day LCC hosted
its annual family BBQ.
The event provided an excellent opportunity for new students and
their parents to mingle on the LCC field with returning students
and their families. Delicious aromas of fresh buttered popcorn,
cotton candy and traditional barbeque fare filled the air as guests
moved from activity to activity. Visitors particularly enjoyed being
drawn by one of the two caricaturists hired for the occasion.
In an attempt to surpass all prior renditions of the annual BBQ,
the Centenary organizing committee arranged for two brightly
coloured 80-foot balloons to grace the site. What a spectacular
addition indeed! Although we waited impatiently for the winds to
die down, they did not cooperate and we were only able to launch
one balloon on a test flight. It was a magnificent sight to behold
but the winds were too strong to safely operate student rides.
Nevertheless, the spirit of camaraderie was wonderful. Special
kudos go to the Green Committee for its recycling efforts and
for the field’s amazing state of cleanliness after the event was over.
It is great to see today’s students taking these responsibilities
so seriously and promoting such behaviour among their peers.
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By Denys Heward ’64
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Headmaster Christopher Shannon (Pre-U ’76)
presents faculty members, and now Honourary alumni,
Katherine Johnson-Burke, Marguerite Comley and
Christian Viau with their 10 years of service alumni ties.
2- Current Board Members enjoy the reception:
Randy Aziz ’77, Anne-Marie Boucher, Donna Fraser,
Janice Naymark, Adam Shine ’84 and Olga Assaly.
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Past Chairmen unite to celebrate their School.
Back row, L to R: Gary Harper ’73, Rick Pattee ’63,
Stan Vincelli ’63, Peter Coughlin and Tony Fata ’84.
Front row, L to R: Paul Marchand ’58, Maurice Jaques ’50,
Ted Cleather ’47, David Arditi ’65 and Paul Fournier ’61.
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Fond Memories
of LCC’s
Centenary Year
As I look back on our Centenary Year and the various
celebrations we all enjoyed, one was particularly
memorable for me. In September, the current Board
of Governors hosted a cocktail reception for current
and former Board members, staff and faculty. Having
been part of the school community since 1955, I knew
almost all of the “formers” and I had the pleasure
of spending a few minutes catching up with a great
number of them. As the evening progressed, I couldn’t
help but think how fortunate Lower Canada College
has been to have people of such quality involved in
its history. We have had teachers who changed the
lives of their students through their teaching, their
By David Arditi ’65
Board Chair
coaching or their advice, if not all three. We have had
administrators who kept raising the bar and making
the student experience better and better. We have had
staff who didn’t hide in their offices or in the kitchen,
but who became visible, important parts of the school
community. And we have had Board members who
gave unselfishly and provided strategic leadership
which has propelled us to our current position of
rank in Montreal, in Quebec and indeed, in Canada.
As I look forward, I am also heartened by the fact
that our current faculty, staff, and Board members
share the same qualities as their predecessors.
Our future looks bright!
Inaugural
Ladies’ Night
On September 25, 2009, LCC wrote a new page
in its history by hosting the inaugural Ladies’ Night
event. It was the first time in our School’s 100 years
that alumnae were invited to an event that catered
especially to the women of LCC… and, indeed,
what great women our School has forged!
The event was a huge success and was attended
in far greater numbers than anticipated! The evening
began with a cocktail hour during which guests had
the opportunity to catch up with each other—and
with their beloved teachers—while sipping aperitifs
and nibbling delicious appetizers. The evening
progressed as Cheryl Doxas treated us to side-splitting
stories of our high school days. One highlight of her
speech involved recounting our kilt-hiking techniques
with Mr. Heward ’64 demonstrating in full girl’s
uniform! We ended the night with a slideshow of
images that brought back many great memories.
Ladies’ Night was a unique part of LCC’s
Centenary celebrations and was definitely a testament
to our sense of belonging. Let’s do this again next year
as we celebrate 15 years of coeducation! a Real Hit!
By Sandra Afeyan ’04
Cheryl Doxas, Linda Gendron, Caitlin Rose ’99
and Sandra Afeyan ’04.
Below left Kirk LLano, Tina Fargnoli ’97, Katrin
Wiltshire ’97 and Ian Griffiths ’71.
Below right Linda Gendron, Kerry Gendron ’01
and Tiffany Woods ’01.
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Alumni Celebrate
the Centenary
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Headmaster’s
Centenary
Alumni Evening
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1- Halifax Dr. Willard Boyle ’41 and Dr. Richard Goldbloom ’41
2- Kingston Cheryl Doxas (former staff), Jason Pinkerton ’05, Chris Tooley ’04, Denys Heward ’64 (former staff)
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Toronto Ari Aronson ’87, Peter Kaufman ’87, Julia Schaefer ’00,
John Carrique ’87 and Peder Jacobsen ’88
4-
Victoria Headmaster Chris Shannon
(Pre-U ’76), Peter Johnston ’80,
Denys Heward ’64 (former staff),
Trevor Smith (former Director
of Athletics)
5- Los Angeles Ryan Winterstern ’06
and Bobby Salomon ’88
6- San Francisco Deborah Phills
and Dr. James Phills ’77,
Kirk LLano (Director of Alumni Relations)
7- Toronto The four Irwin Brothers –
Michael Irwin ’56, Peter Irwin ’50,
John Irwin ’61, Fred Irwin ’52
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Lower Canada College and the Alumni
Association hosted numerous events throughout
the Centenary Year. A complete list follows
on page 22, which included receptions in every
out-of-town branch we typically visit over a two
to three year period. Thank you to all alumni
who contributed to the success of our events;
your attendance, guidance, commitment,
and hard work helped to make the Centenary
year celebrations a resounding success!
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DateEventVenue
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January 16 –1
8 Winterfest Alumni Hockey Tournament
March 24
European Alumni Reception
Royal Automobile Club
April 15
New York City Alumni Reception
New York Academy of Sciences
April 16
Boston Alumni Reception
The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center,
Harvard Medical School
April 29
Ottawa Alumni Reception
Café du Musée, Canadian Museum of Civilization
May 13
Toronto Alumni Reception
C5 Restaurant Lounge, Royal Ontario Museum
May 25
LION Classic Golf Tournament
Royal Montreal Golf Club
June 22
Calgary Alumni Reception
The Petroleum Club
June 24
Vancouver Alumni Reception
The Vancouver Club
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Headmaster’s
Centenary
Alumni Evening
DateEventVenue
June 25
Victoria Alumni Reception
September 25
Inaugural Alumnae Event
September 26
LIONfest Homecoming
October 7
Halifax Alumni Reception
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
1-
Boston Victor Badian ’61,
(Alumni Association Ambassador
and former staff), Jennifer Kim ’98,
Sarah Shortall ’02, Raffi Afeyan ’02
2- Calgary David Daly ’75, Brian
Duclos (Pre-U ’69), Denys Heward ’64
(former staff), Anthony Sura ’83
The Halifax Club
October 28
Los Angeles Alumni Reception
October 29
San Francisco Alumni Reception
Penthouse Restaurant,
The Huntley Hotel
The Stanford Park Hotel
November 16
Kingston Alumni Reception
Tir Nan Og Irish Pub December 18
Young Alumni Pub Night
December 19
Winterfest Alumni Basketball Tournament
3- New York Tom Shingler ’93, Jonathan
Green ’92, Mark McGregor ’92,
James Bell ’92
4-
European Alumni – London, England
David Staniforth ’78, Molly Moroz ’05,
Michael Vanaselja ’02, Ryan Birks ’02,
Darin Kouli ’02
5- Vancouver John Ellis ’32
and Bruce Lorimer ’38
6- Ottawa Evan Potter ’81, James
Roche ’79, Graham Findlay ’71,
Alex Cullen ’68 and friend
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Erin Vandzura ’08, Natascia
Lypny ’08, Daniel Chen ’08,
Matthew McAllister ’07,
Eliza Cohen ’07, Misha
Solomon ’08
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Centenary
Young Alumni
Pub Night
The
LCC ROAR
Fundraising Gala
With roaring style, close to 300 alumni and parent revellers came out on
October 24, 2009 to the Windsor Ballroom to celebrate LCC’s 100 years!
Fun, elegant, warm and generous all describe this very special event.
Harder to articulate, but very real nonetheless was the incredible energy,
pride and emotion felt throughout the evening.
During the Centenary year, more than $500,000 was raised for
student bursaries, professional development, the NDG Food Depot
and the Montreal Canadiens Children’s Foundation. Non Nobis Solum
was very much the spirit of the evening and the students and School
reaped the benefits.
Co-chairs Olga Assaly and Donna Fraser led the LCC Roar with
grace, humour and panache, setting the tone for the evening. Our deep
appreciation and thanks go out to them and their dedicated and dynamic
organizing committee. Bravo!
This was a perfect evening that captured a year of celebration
and launched LCC into its ever-promising future.
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The belles of the ball Donna Fraser and Olga Assaly
Back Raffle ticket sales hit a
record high with this fabulous
team of volunteers. Who could
say no to this incredible team?
Below LEFT David ’87 and Isabelle
Bensadoun enjoying the gala
with their pals Adam ’87 and
Catherine Turner.
“The most touching part of the evening for
me was listening to Amrick Bansal’s speech
(Class of ’98 and past LCC bursary recipient).
I am so proud that he is a graduate of LCC
as he represents the many positive
attributes of an LCC student – humble,
bright, appreciative of an LCC education.”
“I was very happy to attend
our Gala as it is a wonderful
way for us to enable
deserving students to attend
our School through our
Bursary Fund. It also gave
me the opportunity to see
my friends have a great time!”
Chris Bromberg
Parent of Katrina ’15,
Alexandra ’18
& Elana Rae ’20 Bromberg
“It was such an honour to be
involved in the planning and
execution of the 100th year Gala.
Olga and Donna, our fearless
leaders, personify the true spirit
of LCC. I was very touched by the
energy and passion of the teachers
and staff who helped us make
the raffle such a success. This was a night to remember!” Kimmy Chedel
Parent of Zoë ’16
& Garrett ’17 Doyle
"It was a wonderful and fulfilling experience
to have been part of the 2009 Centenary Gala
committee. The LCC volunteers and the LCC
advancement office staff were a pleasure to
work with. I will actually miss not being involved
in the preparations for the next gala. Our son
is very fortunate to have been able to benefit
from the LCC environment and we are truly
thankful to have been able to provide him with
this opportunity. I am very pleased to have been
a part of such a great celebration where the
giving of my time will allow other young deserving
students the same opportunity our son had."
Anna Santache
Parent of Paul Santache ’10
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Julie Kaplin
Parent of Cody ’09 & Alexi ’11 Kaplin
An Unsolved Mystery
By Jane Martin, LCC Archivist
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It reads like a scene from
an Agatha Christie Novel...
All is quiet on Royal Avenue when sometime after
midnight, a lone vehicle appears and pulls up in front
of the School. A shadowy figure emerges, removes
a heavy object from the trunk, and heaves it to the
entrance steps, setting it down with a heavy, metallic
“clunk”, followed by a muted rustling noise. Task
completed, the unknown visitor scans the street,
reenters the vehicle, and drives off into the night.
It reads like a scene from an Agatha Christie novel,
but a version of this event actually occurred sometime
in the wee hours of the Lionfest Weekend last fall.
Arriving early the following morning prior to athletic
events on the field, LCC Ambassador Victor Badian
’61 was startled to discover a large, flat object that
was actually padlocked to the steel railing alongside
the front steps! A closer look revealed it to be a solid
bronze LCC crest in perfect condition, almost identical
to the one now hanging below the clock on the School’s
façade, and likely weighing over 20 kilos.
The newly discovered crest is now in safekeeping,
and although the mystery of who left it on the steps
remains unsolved, Vic Badian ’61 has done some
detective work to try and trace its former history at the
School. Among the changes to the School’s red brick
exterior over the past 100 years, the front entrance
structure has been altered several times. From studying
yearbook photos, Vic knows the last time the front door
was flanked by two crests was during the 1996–1997
school year. Sometime during that year, one of the crests
seems to have disappeared, and the remaining one was
re-hung directly over the front door.
Will we ever know who made off with this unwieldy
icon, kept the secret for over a decade, and then had the
good grace to return it on the most important evening
of the School’s Centenary year? Was this the doing of
a rival athletic team, or a prank by one of LCC’s own?
Whatever the answer, Headmaster Chris Shannon
(Pre-U ’76) is both pleased and bemused by this turn
of events. The crest’s new location is still to be decided.
Thankyou!
Centenary Sponsors
Lower Canada College is in its 100th year and is cause for celebration.
Throughout 2009, festivities have showcased the School’s rich and
diverse past as well as celebrated our bright future. The following valued
members of our community have supported the School throughout
the year and we thank them for their support and belief in LCC.
Principal Event Patron
Groupe Compass
Patron of Distinction
Larry and Cookie Rossy Family Foundation
BFL Canada
Saputo
Patron of Achievement
Brian and Alida Rossy Family Foundation
David Arditi ’65 The Mikelberg Family
Leonard, Olga, Andrew ’06, Laurie ’08
and Jeremy ’14 Assaly
Patron of Honour
Marc, Eric ’14, Vivianne ’17 and Sophie ’18 Tellier
Sam Hornstein, Merle Wertheimer, Daniel ’14
and Julia ’14 Hornstein
Philippe ’77 and Nannette de Gaspé Beaubien
Patron of Merit
The Centco Group
VisionIP
Christopher (Pre-U ’76) and Hilary Shannon
Liliane Bertone
Zorina and Richard Brotto and Family
Heenan Blaikie
Mindev Group Inc.
Pierre McGuire ’78 and Mélanie Labonté-McGuire
Patella Manufacturing Inc.
Dr. Lorne Wiseman
Dr. Paolo Renzi and Suzanne Crawford
Anthony ’84 and Teresa Fata DialyTran
Ameresco
Industrial Alliance
Eric Dedekam ’76 and Josée Gravel
Zeno, Anna, Paul ’10 and Amanda Santache
Donations to the Archives
The Archives gratefully acknowledges the generosity of the following individuals,
who donated a wide range of LCC memorabilia during the past Centenary year.
Use of Photographs
Nicholas Martire ’93, and former faculty members A. Victor Badian ’61,
Jean Pierre Cruvellier, and Denys Heward ’64.
Robert Anderson ’56 (felt pennant), John Badian ’56 (athletic sweater),
James Fraser ’59 (pewter mugs awarded to his late father George Climie Fraser
’30), Dr. Alan Frosst ’55 (early LCC prospectus), Robert Gales ’63 (athletic
jacket, crests, pins, etc.), Robert Morgan ’49 (athletic medals), Mrs. Meredith
C. Webster (sports trophy awarded to her late husband Lorne Webster ’45).
To contribute to the collection,
or to inquire about any aspect
of LCC history, contact Jane Martin,
LCC Archivist, at [email protected]
or call 514.482.9916, ext. 287.
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Other Items
CLASSifieds
50’s
Errol Feldman ’55,
Commissioner Scouts
Canada-Europe reports:
“I have finally established
that there was Scouting
at LCC from at least
1948–1953. Richard
Brown ’55 was knighted
at Tamaracouta in 1953.
I would like to establish
contact with other Scouts
as I am researching
the history of the Group.”
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Dr. Robert (Squee)
Gordon ’55 has been
appointed to the Board
of the Ontario Heritage
Trust, to the Ontario
Post Secondary Quality
Assessment Board,
and appointed by the
Government of Canada
to the Private Sector
Advisory Board of the
Centres of Excellence
for Commercialization
and Research, Businessled Networks of Centres
of Excellence, and
College and Community
Innovation.
Robert de Fougerolles ’57
has been elected Chairman
of the Kent Corporate
Finance Alliance. This
organization regroups
the major law firms,
accountancy partnerships,
banks and venture capital
merchant banks operating
in Kent, England.
Dr. Angus L.
MacDonald ’59 is happy
to announce the opening
of his new office practice
of comprehensive medical
ophthalmology in Toronto.
60’s
Dr. Peter Woolhouse ’61
writes: “I am still
practicing dentistry four
days a week in Montreal
and one day a week
in Vermont, near our
country home. My son
Matthew ’97 is living in
Hudson near us and has
just bought a house. He
has a business degree from
Bishop’s University and
has gone on to complete
his electricians course
and is making headway
on his apprenticeship.
Bob Lisser ’62 has
been living in Toronto
since 1985 and working
in merchant banking,
consulting under the
name First Cambridge
Associates. He would love
to hear from any LCC old
boys whenever in the area.
Jim Kinnear ’64 and
his wife Bridgette live in
Calgary. Jim is President
and CEO of Kinnear
Financial Limited, a
privately-held financial
service firm specializing
in commodity-based
investments. In September
2009, Jim retired as
Chairman and CEO
of Pengrowth Energy
Trust, a company he
founded in 1988 which
has evolved into a major
Canadian oil and natural
gas producer. In 2009
Jim was awarded an
Honorary Doctorate
of Commerce from
St. Mary’s University,
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Fraser Laschinger ’64
writes: “I have bought
a pre-Confederation
stone house in Prescott,
Ontario where I am now
residing. I am the fifth
generation Prescottonian
to live here and my
great-great grandfather’s
hotel and house are still
standing, both built of
stone to last forever.
Prescott is celebrating
its Bicentennial this year
so if you’re nearby,
do visit the town.”
Dane Baily ’68 is proud
to announce the arrival
of two grandsons in
2009. Joshua arrived
in May to daughter
Heather (Pre-U ’95) and
her husband Paul Besaw
in London, England
and Jackson was born
in Belleville in July
to son Devon ’97 and
Sarah Baily.
Alex Cullen ’68 recently
completed the Canadian
Ski Marathon, obtaining
his Coueur des bois
Gold for x-country
skiing 160 km over
two days. Alex will be
running in the National
Capital Marathon in
May (his 8th marathon)
seeking to qualify for
the Boston Marathon.
Currently a City
Councillor in Ottawa,
he is also running
for Mayor in Ottawa!
Richard Batty ’69
writes: “I moved back to
Montreal in December
after 25 years in the San
Francisco area, working
in high tech marketing
and general management. Currently consulting with
several software firms in
the marketing area and
deciding whether to keep
building a consulting
business or target a new
full-time role.”
70’s
Over supper with their
wives this past winter,
Dr. Paul Kavanagh ’70
and Doug Hall ’70
were reminiscing about
their 35th Class of ’70
anniversary evening and
the bottle of Port that
was signed by all and
that is to be consumed
Dr. Rees Cosgrove ’73
has been appointed the
Chief of Neurosurgery
at Rhode Island
Hospital and Chair
of the Department of
Neurosurgery at Brown
University in Providence
where he will continue
his work in epilepsy and
functional neurosurgery.
Ion Aimers ’75 just
opened his 8th restaurant
in Ottawa, has two boys
Ryan (16) and Parker (12)
at Ashbury College,
and is joining a Mount
Everest expedition
next spring.
Geoffrey Wilson ’75 is
living in Toronto with his
wife Martha and three
children. He returned
to the transportation
business and recently
accepted a role as
President & CEO of the
Toronto Port Authority.
Ross Nordin (Pre-U ’76)
writes: “Life is great
here in Los Angeles.
Just published a book
on US drug policy last
year. Professor of Finance
at Irvine. Two twin
daughters at university.
Playing in a band and
loving the sun.”
Anthony Lacaud Cooper ’76 writes: “After 30
years at big banks (Mcleod, Scotia and RBC)
I joined Pavilion Investment House as President,
Global Wealth Management. What a refreshing
change to be building a business for ourselves
and realizing the dream! We are building a
series of international offices starting in London
and into Canada, Latin America and the Middle
East. I have one son at Concordia and while the
other son is finishing Royal St. George’s College.
To my Classmates—next year is 35—how about
skiing with Derek in Jackson Hole?”
David Jackson ’88
and wife Michelle
are proud to announce
the birth of their
second son, Max,
on March 13, 2010.
Big brother Owen,
now 4, is very excited
but wonders when
the baby will play
with him!
Gregory Shamie ’88,
his wife Stacie and
big sister Vivian (2.5)
welcomed new baby
Willa Rose into the
Shamie household on
December 12, 2009.
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Jonathan Spencer ’75
is Senior Project
Manager (Legislation)
in the Sales Tax Reform
Group at Queen’s Park
Glenn Snyder ’70 writes: with responsibility for
advising the Ontario
“After the Ponsard Park
government on the
Reunion 2009 Hockey
implementation of
Game, I became an
HST for the Ontario
accredited minor hockey
public sector, Ontario’s
league official. At 56,
I’ve completed my rookie municipalities and public
infrastructure, and the
season, 50 games, after
charity and non profit
a break of 20 years. I’m
sectors. He and his
already looking forward
wife Julie and daughters
to umpiring softball, like
Elizabeth (8) and
hockey, once again this
Madeline
(7) recently
summer. It’s fun, I’m
returned from a
good at it, and it keeps
“remarkable” trip to India.
me in shape.”
by those attending
the 40th this September.
They are hopeful
for a good turnout.
Mike Hopper ’77 is
President of HK Powter
Inc. in Montreal,
supplying business and
commercial printing
since 1852. Mike is
also a certified personal
trainer as well as
a spinning instructor.
Ralph Levy ’77 has
officially launched his
new business, Liberty
Music Trax, which is
an online music licensing
service offering precleared original music to
content creators around
the world, from an ever
expanding roster of both
independent and legacy
artists. Ralph invites
you to visit : www.
libertymusictrax.com
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Darrell Petit (Pre-U ’78)
will exhibit his large scale
sculpture titled Kiss, 2009
in the upcoming special
50th Year Anniversary at Storm King Art
Center. He is currently
an Adjunct Professor at
Brown University, Urban
Studies Department
co-teaching a class on
Green Cities with Artist/
Architect Naomi Darling.
His book Darrell Petit
In Stone is currently out
and available on line.
Philip Belec ’79 is
the new President of
La Ronde and anticipates
a great 2010 season.
Robert Finkelstein ’79
is the CEO of Behind
the Scenes/Virtual COO,
a consulting business
focused primarily on
the Speaking and InfoMarketing industries.
He is also an event
Tom Assimes ’84 writes:
producer, having recently “I ran with the Olympic
brought fifteen prominent torch in Greece with
thought leaders together
my daughters, Irene
for an unprecedented
and Elizabeth. My wife
wealth building seminar.
Christine and the girls
He lives in Los Angeles
were extremely excited. and has two children.
I must admit that I
was also moved by the
experience on many
80’s
levels. It was especially
Michael Katz ’82 left
rewarding to have run
the international law
the relay only minutes
firm of Morrison &
away from my ancestral
Foerster, where he was
village in Greece.”
a partner for ten years,
to join Thomas Whitelaw,
a boutique intellectual
property litigation firm with offices in
Irvine and San
Francisco, California. Daniel Chiu ’83
writes: “In 2009, I was
appointed by the Obama
Administration to serve
as the Principal Director
of Strategy for the
Office of the Secretary
of Defense in the U.S.
Department of Defense.
My job is to provide
policy advice and
support to the Secretary
of Defense in alignment
with national security
objectives.”
Derek Covington ’86
shares: “I had the
very distinct honor of
running the Vancouver
Olympic Winter Games
Torch Relay in Corner
Brook, Newfoundland
last November. In one
word, I would sum up my
experience as humbling.
It is one of those rare life
experiences where you
feel like you are part of
something much bigger
than yourself. I was able
to share this incredible
journey with my wife
Stephanie which made
it even more special.”
David Kippen ’86 writes:
“I am now living in London
where I am a partner
at Torch Partners Ltd,
a boutique merchant bank
specializing in M&A
and capital raising for
mid-market resources,
renewable and TMT sector
businesses. I see a lot of
Garvin Brown ’86 and Chris
Pilot ’86 here. Still single
and enjoying London and
Europe immensely. I have
great memories of my LCC
years and look forward to
visiting the school when I
am next back in Montreal.”
Ted Kalil ’87 recently
completed the 160 km
Canadian Ski Marathon,
which he skied in memory
of classmate Neil “Zippy”
Shapiro ’87.
Adam Singer ’87, wife
Pascale and their three
children have relocated
to Hong Kong. Adam
is with JPMorgan as the
COO of Equity Research
for Asia Pacific.
Peder Jacobsen ’88 has
joined KWA Partners,
one of Canada’s leading
providers of quality,
personalized career
management services,
as a Senior Consultant
in the Toronto office. With a focus on coaching
managers and executives
through career transition
and developing corporate
client relationships, Since their 20th reunion
last year, Sebastian
Cardarelli ’89 has been
running a once monthly
ball hockey session in
the old Senior Gym. The
Class of ’89 plays on the
first Wednesday of every
month, but the game is
open to Lions from other
grades. If you would
like to play, please get in
touch with Kirk LLano
who will notify Sebastian.
After switching career
directions from that of
a software developer
in the games, film, and
entertainment market to
a full-time jazz musician,
Vincent Stephen-Ong ’93
has released his debut
CD “Winding Path”
as a co-leader with Tom
Eliosoff, brother of Jacob
Eliosoff ’91. The album
can be checked out
online via distributors
such as iTunes.
In 2009, Tracey Deer
(Pre-U ’96) became
the first Mohawk
woman to win a Gemini
90’s
Award for excellence
Jeffrey de Leeuw ’90
in television. In fact,
accepted a promotion
she won two! With her
from Rogers Wireless.
production company
Very excited to be
partner Rezolution
moving the entire family,
Pictures
and the National
Danielle (wife) and his
Film Board, Tracey
two children, Nikolas
and Colin, out to Calgary. shared Gemini’s Canada
Award for Club Native,
Departure scheduled
a feature documentary
for May 1, 2010.
about modern aboriginal
identity and divided
John Christou ’95 is
loyalties. She won her
the President of the
own individual Gemini
Camp Nominingue
for writing the script.
Alumni Association.
"LCC has a long history
of involvement with
the camp and anyone
interested in joining the
association can contact
us at www.nominingue.
com/alumni. We are
organizing a special
Alumni Weekend from
August 20–22, 2010
and we hope many
LCC camp alums will
get involved!"
In the photo, all from the Class of 1991,
are Scott Barker, Dan MacKinnon and Jordy
Cohen.Over the Thanksgiving weekend on
Saturday, October 10, 2009 Dan MacKinnon ’91,
the Director of Player Personnel for the NHL’s
Pittsburgh Penguins, held a Stanley Cup party
at his home in Sylvania, OH.
Mom had the smallest
LCC sweatshirt
tailored to fit baby
Ella! Ella Amber
Cristofaro was born
on September 9,
2009 at the Jewish
General Hospital in
Montreal. Daughter
to Dean Cristofaro ’92
and Melissa Trihey
’98 and niece to both
Jaysen Cristofaro
’94 and Billy Trihey
’00. Ella was born on
the 100th anniversary
of LCC. She definitely
is an LCC baby!
Csaba Nagy ’92
and his wife Sherry
Burrer visited Peru
last November and
experienced Machu
Picchu. Sherry is
moving to Atlanta to
work in public health
policy with the CDC.
Csaba will join her
from New Hampshire
when his work in
Financial Planning
at Still River Systems
is complete in 2011.
Dr. Paul Morton ’93
and his wife, Amy
Archambault, are
pleased to announce
the birth of their
first-born, daughter
Isabelle, on January 5,
2010. Dr. Paul and Dr. Amy, both practising
orthodontists, are also proud ’parents’ of their
new orthodontic clinic, AM orthodontists,
in Vaudreuil, QC! Retired staff members,
David Morton and his wife, Elaine, have
become first time grandparents!
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Peder would be happy
to be a helpful resource
to fellow alumni.
Laura Rossy ’96 writes:
“It is my 10th year fishing
the remote Queen
Charlotte Islands. Hippa
Island is a world class
fishery! I run an allinclusive fishing resort
for 12 guests onboard
the MV Charlotte Queen.
It is an all inclusive
package from Vancouver
that I would love to share
with my LCC Alumni!
Please check out the video
on our website, www.
salmonfishingonline.com.”
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2000’s
Robert Morrissey '07 “Hands for Haiti”, a benefit concert
organized by Lower Canada College alumnus and Cornell
University undergraduate Robert Morrissey ’07, recently raised
over $3,000 for the relief effort in Port-­au-­Prince.
After learning of the earthquake in Haiti this past January,
a familiar refrain came to mind: Non Nobis Solum. Bestowed
with a sense of global citizenship and commitment to service
at LCC, particularly as a result of my exposure to the Duke
of Edinburgh’s Young Canadian’s Challenge and Round Square
initiatives, I followed closely as the tragedy unfolded. It quickly
became clear that the success of a resource-­intensive relief
effort would depend on financial donations. The best way
for me, an ordinary university student, to support this effort
was to lead and coordinate the energy, humanitarian goodwill,
and generosity of my classmates.
“Hands for Haiti”, a benefit concert, was held less than
three weeks after the earthquake shook Port-­au-­Prince. Over
300 students attended the concert, sending $3,076 to the Weill
Cornell Global Health Initiative “GHESKIO” health clinics in
Haiti’s capital. Most meaningful to me was the enthusiasm and
support I witnessed from my peers. Twelve independent student
organizations, including six musical groups, volunteered their time
and resources to the event. I am proud to have shared the skills
and the tools I developed at LCC to post-­graduate endeavors.
Wilder Weir ’00 writes:
“Things have been going
great! I’m still currently
hosting “Oh So Cosmo”
on CosmoTV and the
W Network. We just
returned from New York
where I had a chance
to interview some A-List
celebrities like Gerard
Butler and Terrell
Owens! We are in our
3rd season and are about
to air our 100th episode
on June 2nd. We air
nationally Wednesday’s
at 9 pm on CosmoTV.”
On July 22, Ryan
Stotland ’03 flew to Rio de
Janeiro to start a 12000 km
bicycle trip around the
perimeter of South America.
The trail headed South
from Rio to Buenos Aires,
Argentina then west to
Santiago, Chile and north
through Chile, Bolivia,
Peru and Ecuador and
finally finishing 4.5 months
in the capital city of Quito,
Ecuador. Over the course
of the adventure he raised
$140,000 to be split evenly
between the David Suzuki
Foundation and the Jewish
General Hospital Skin
Cancer Foundation.
Dominion University
in the summer of 2011
and is planning to work
for the U.S. Army.
Jessica Winterstern ’04
graduated in May from
New York University
with a B.S. in Applied
Psychology. She received
a Dean’s Grant for
Undergraduate Research
and completed an
honours thesis in her
senior year. She was
accepted to both the NYU
and Stanford research
conferences to present her
work. She was awarded
the Ida Bodman Award
for scholastic excellence
and dedication to the
department at graduation.
Kelsey Allan ’06 is
currently a sophomore
at Middlebury College in
Vermont. She is majoring
in International Studies
with a focus in religion
and will be studying
abroad in Paris next year.
Kelsey is on the varsity
Stefan Zebrowski-Rubin ’03 swim team and sings
in one of the oldest co-ed
has been invited to be a
a cappella groups in New
guest blogger in September
England. She is currently
2010 for Art:21, a TV
on the Deans List and
program on PBS about
hopes to get a business
art in the 21st century.
degree at McGill after
Stefan will be attending
her years at Middlebury.
The Courtauld Institute in
London in October 2010
Tristan Pungartnik ’06
to complete a Master’s
is currently in his second
Degree in Art History. year at John Molson
School of Business,
Stephanie Motter ’04 is
studying management
engaged to a Captain in
full time while also
the United States Army
working as a Real Estate
and will be getting married
Agent with Royal LePage
in January 2011. Stephanie
Heritage in Westmount.
will graduate from Old
Basel Al-Aghbar ’94 and his wife Jill Keblawi
welcomed their first child, Raya B. Al-Aghbar
on October 30, 2009. She was born in Fairfax
Virginia, where Basel currently resides and
works for ExxonMobil as Global Planning
Advisor in their Fuels Marketing business.
John Inglis, Derick Hsiung, Rob Brown, James
Ford-Hutchinson, all from the Class of ’95,
and Rob’s new wife Barbara Owen pretending
to be lions. Recently Rob Brown ’95 married
Barbara Owen and his best man was his
younger brother Colin ’98.
Alireza Esmaeilzadeh
’96 and Claudia
welcomed their
daughter, Nahla
Sophie Esmaeilzadeh
into the world on
March 31, 2010,
weighing 9 lbs.
Neil Erlick ’96 and
Lauren welcomed
Nicole Rose into their
family on January
20, 2010. Proud big
brother is Jacob!
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Conall Francoeur ’01
is excited to be starting
his first year of Pediatric
Residency at the Montreal
Children’s Hospital in July.
In memoriam
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing
of the following members of the LCC community:
Heward Grafftey ’46 died
on February 11, 2010
at Montreal’s Royal
Victoria Hospital at the
age of eighty-one. He
had been suffering from
Parkinson’s Disease.
R. Patrick (Pax) Plant ’49
died peacefully with his
family by his side on
December 9, 2009 at
the Hospital Universitario
Carlos Haya in Malaga,
Spain after a brief illness.
Robert D. Chambers ’49
died on March 3, 2010
at the Peterborough
Regional Hospital as a
result of complications
from a fall. Rob taught
English at Trent University
in Peterborough and was
a Professor Emeritus.
F. James Ferrabee ’54
died peacefully in
Sherbrooke, Quebec on
January 21, 2010 at the
age of seventy-two. Jim
was a member of the
Lower Canada College
Foundation. He had
a long and successful
career in journalism.
Eric V. Blitstein ’69
passed away at the age
of fifty-seven, on
November 12, 2009.
Eric was a gifted scholar,
a debater, a serious
reader, as well as a firstrate athlete, especially
in hockey at LCC.
Peter J. Goth ’81 passed
away suddenly at his
home in Montreal
on February 18, 2010
in his forty-seventh year.
It is with great sadness that
we announce the sudden
and peaceful passing of Kent
Sinmaz ’90 in New York
on December 24, 2009. Kent
will be greatly missed by his
brother Erol ’01.
It is with overwhelming
sadness that we announce
the sudden passing of
Robert Alexis Nihon II ’92
on March 31, 2010 at the
age of thirty-five. He was
the loving brother of Gregory
Nihon ’93. Rob was one
of the leaders of the Old
Boys Basketball League
and a very keen supporter
of the School.
Friends of LCC
extend their
congratulations
& celebrate
our Centenary
with a few
kind words.
Merle Wertheimer, Sam Hornstein,
Daniel Hornstein ’14 and Julia Hornstein ’14
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Congratulations on
100 Years of Excellence!
100 years of excellence
Congratulations
from
Larry ’59 and Cookie Rossy
Neil ’87 and Daniele Rossy
Gene and Stephanie Rossy Beauchamp
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Bravo!
Congratulations!
Brian ’62, Alida and Laura
Rossy
Congratulations to Lower Canada College
on its 100th year of Academic Excellence!
Our family would like to offer its sincere gratitude
to all that have made such tireless contributions
toward a better education during the past century.
The Assaly's
Leonard, Olga, Andrew ’06, Laurie ’08, Jeremy ’14
.
MIP
9100 Ray Lawson Blvd., Montreal, Qc., H1J 1K8
Tel: (800) 361-4964 Fax: (514) 356-0055
website:
. www.mipinc.info
Congratulations!
The Mikelberg Family