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2014 EDITION Brentonian

Message from the

EditorWhile I’ve only been at the School for a little

more than a year, as Editor of the Brentonian

I have the privilege of getting a special glimpse

into both the current school and the vibrant

alumni community. We have tried to convey

the energy and culture of the school and the

Brentwood family at large within these pages.

Features include a look at how the school

campus has changed over the last 50 years

under the direction of our four modern Heads of School, Chairman

of the Board, Bruce Carlson examines his 50-year relationship with

the School and Head of School Bud Patel provides an update on the

Strategic Plan.

This year we reflect on the passing of one of the pillars of the School’s

faculty, Jim Burrows. Jim’s influence on his charges, and the School over

40 years was significant and the relationships he fostered many. We

have included some of the multitude of memories and comments we

received but know these simply scratch the surface of the outpouring of

support and gratitude both the School and Jim’s family received.

Throughout the magazine you’ll find Blog and Web Alerts

accompanied by QR codes. In an effort to deliver content

posted to our website we encourage you to scan the

code with your smart phone. Apps for QR codes are free and can be

downloaded for IOS and Android devices.

My hope is that as you turn these pages you will have a sense of how

the school is rooted in a rich past but constantly reaching for the future.

Thanks to all who contributed to the magazine this year. I hope

you enjoy it.

Ian McPherson Director of Communications and Marketing

EDITING & PRODUCTION: Ian McPherson

DESIGN & LAYOUT: Marny Beaton

PHOTOGRAPHY: Paul Fletcher, Jim Ganley, Mike Minckler, and students,

staff, faculty and parents who have submitted photos. Thank you!

Board ofGovernorsEXECUTIVE

CHAIR Bruce Carlson (’64), parent of Joanna & Vanessa (’92), Jessie (’95) & Nancy (’98)

VICE CHAIR Blair Horn (’79)TREASURER Dan Jarvis, parent of

Betsy (’09) Art Crooks, parent of Hew (’86), Claire

(’91) & Morgan (’94)Ross McDonald, parent of

Hannah (’00) C.C. (Kip) Woodward (’74), parent of

David (’99) & Justin (’01)Diane Zell, parent of Graham (’06) &

Allison (’08)

BOARD MEMBERS

Andrea C. (McDonald) Flaa (’75)Brock Harris (’93)Bruce Homer (’69)Andrew Housser (’91)David W. Mackenzie (’69), parent of

Henry (’02)Dale Martin (’78)Dr. Graeme McCauley, parent of

Scott (’98)John A. McNeill (’82), parent of

Hanna (’17)Ward Phillips, grandfather of

Kaitlin (’07) Karen (Middleton) Pirie (’81)Samara Walbohm (’89)

HEAD OF SCHOOL & CEO

Bud Patel, parent of Mitali (’16) & Antara (’18)

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

David Burton (’93)

On the cover: Caitlin Wardrop ’16

www.brentwood.bc.ca | 1

Index 3 Message from the Head of School HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

10 50 Years a Graduate THOUGHTS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

12 Reflections of a Past Head Prefect ADAM PEKARSKY, PRIVETT ’88

13 Message from the Current Head Prefect TYLER PICKFORD, ROGERS ’15

31 Building a Better Experience THE BRENTWOOD CAMPUS IS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE

40 Farewell TONY CROSSLEY and ROB MacLEAN

42 In Memory of Jim Burrows 1941- 2014

47 Celebrating Philanthropy

68 Alumni Update

69 ALUMNI EVENT CALENDAR 70 ALUMNI EVENTS 2013-2014 86 MAILBAG 96 ALUMNI PROFILES 106 50th REUNION

Admissions Highlights ........................................................................... 15Academic Highlights .............................................................................. 17University Counselling ........................................................................... 19Athletics Highlights ................................................................................. 21Arts Highlights .......................................................................................... 27Board of Governors ............................................................................... 38

SAC / BEAT / SPARC ................................................................................ 44Presenting the Class of 2014 .............................................................. 63Welcome New Faculty ........................................................................... 66Salvete / Valete .......................................................................................108What’s Happening 2014 /2015 ............................. Inside Back Cover

DEPARTMENTS


As the sun rises over Mount Baker and a fleet of rowers

train in the foreground, I reflect on the remarkable

progress over the past two years. The guiding beacon of

this advancement is our strategic plan: Setting the Standard.

A year-long collaborative and inclusive process galvanized

our school along a global path of success. Our three goals

and nine strategic priorities provide important touchstones

for decision-making. Below are highlights of our progress.

GOAL Innovation

Strategic Priority

We must provide a world-class

boarding school experience

We have recommitted our focus on being a boarding

school – not a school with boarding. In researching the

world’s leading schools, it was clear that having a strong and

relevant population of boarders is a key metric to capture. We

conducted an internal audit of our boarding programme and

quickly realized that unprecedented demand for Brentwood,

coupled with limited space, was unsustainable. The Board

approved a plan to address this challenge. The focus was

to rebalance the school population and increase staffing

ratios. With the leadership of twelve families, a new girls’

residence (story, page 37) is emerging that will house the

Hope House students and allow Roger’s House to return

to a full boys’ residence. The population in the other six

houses will be reduced and an additional staff suite will

be added. The final result will be eight houses of 46-54

boarding students, three resident staff, and enhanced day

student space, thus impacting every Brentwood student.

Paralleling our capital refurbishments, there is the great

work being done inside our houses and around campus.

Enhanced residential life curriculum that includes a focus on

mental health, service initiatives, leadership opportunities,

weekend programming, and family feel will take our school

to the next level of student experience.

Strategic Priority

We must be a

leading-edge place of learning

The minefield of 21st Century learning is littered with “flavour

of the day” initiatives that have fallen short of their mark.

At the same time, traditional teaching methodologies are

being challenged by disruptive technology and personalized

learning. At Brentwood, we believe balance and variety

of teaching and learning strategies are the best ways to

navigate through this time of transition. Overuse of any form

of teaching can become counter-productive. As mentioned

at our June 2014 Closing Day festivities…

n We provide collaborative opportunities and individual

reflective time.

n We provide access to on-line resources, like Moodle, and

value the tactile nature of books.

n We have projects and exams.

n We provide personalized attention within a culture of

shared values.

We are fortunate to have a faculty who embrace this

pedagogical approach. The core of all learning comes

through relationships and, here, Brentwood leads the

pack. Our students are constantly referring to engaged,

passionate, and committed teachers who truly care for them.

Recent teaching and learning initiatives include:

n A renewed focus on professional development for both

individual faculty/staff and the wider school

Message from the

Head of SchoolBud Patel

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n Exemplars of leading-edge teaching and learning

n Seamless IT integration

n Cross-curricular initiatives where departments collaborate

on learning projects

n Project based learning such as the Chemistry 12 AP

class designing, sourcing, and building a self–sustaining

greenhouse that includes pumps, filters, and gold fish

n We are building a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

Art, Math) experience with robotics and creative science

n We have developed a student led Academic Council

that provides feedback to David McCarthy and our

department heads

Finally, we are proud to have hosted the first ever Brentwood

TEDx on October 17th, 2014. The theme was Switch On:

Transformation and the guest speakers included Old

Brentonians Brent Barootes (’79), Andrew Higginson (’03), Daniel Riley (’04), and Michelle MacLaren (’82). This

initiative further continues our goal to develop Brentwood

as a global centre for innovative learning.

Strategic Priority We must have an open and global mindset

With 32 countries represented among this year’s student

body, we truly are, as Clayton Johnston, Director of

Admissions, describes us “where the world comes to school.”

It does, however, go further than mere demographics.

We have created external learning partnerships with the

University of Victoria and Vancouver Island University.

Our Heads of Department are infusing international text

and perspectives into the curricula. A burgeoning Model

United Nations (MUN) programme is flourishing, providing

a platform for students to explore real world diplomacy.

For the first time in our history, 20 students and three staff

went to Peru on an international service trip of a lifetime.

As a West Coast Canadian school, we believe that we are

optimally positioned to act as a learning hub for the world.

Strategic Priority We must enhance our unique tripartite programme

While other schools have comparable academic, art, and

athletic programmes, no one marries them as seamlessly

as we do. The morning academic slot followed by either an

afternoon of arts or athletics is truly unique. Ensuring this

symphony rings true is a challenge given time and space.

Over the last 13 years, we have significantly enhanced the

Academic and Arts learning spaces and our attention is

beginning to turn to Athletic facilities.

We are fortunate to have three flexible and student-centred

progamme directors – David McCarthy, Academics, Edna Widenmaier, Arts, and Blake Gage, Athletics – who are

constantly collaborating to make the best decision for each

student. Their philosophy statement says it all…

“Our tripartite philosophy at Brentwood mirrors what

is known about the way we learn and the three major

domains of learning that have been described as cognitive,

affective and psychomotor. A programme that infuses a

‘whole person’ approach into learning a sport, developing

an art or studying an academic discipline is one that

strengthens the will and ability of a young person to grow

into a life-long learner. The transferable skills of critical and

analytical thinking belong as much on the sports field,

the stage and the art studio as they do in the classroom.

The concepts of teamwork and creativity are often more

Net Assets magazine hails our campus as one of the finest in North America

Because of our teachers’ dedication, we are very much a relational-centred school

Our strategy is to keep our tuition accessible to as many worthy candidates as possible


easily recognized, cultivated and celebrated in sports and

arts though they are vital aspirational elements of 21st

Century learning. Maintaining the unique delivery model of

our tripartite programme enables every student to access

a set of learning opportunities that is highly personalized.

Simultaneously, we strive to bring these learning modes

together whenever possible in order to harness the synergy

and highlight the transformative nature of the experiences

they bring.”

Well said!

GOAL Sustainability

Strategic Priority We must build a financially sustainable model

While perhaps not the most educationally inspiring topic,

according to Boarding School Review, one of the six traits

of best in class schools is financial stability/sustainability.

Since our inception in 1923, Brentwood has always been

mindful of its fiduciary responsibility and I am pleased to

report that the present day Governors and management

share this vision. We are carefully tracking our long-term

finances to find the optimal place between delivering superb

programming and avoiding frivolous spending. The long

term strategy is to keep our tuition accessible to as many

worthy candidates as possible without compromising the

Brentwood experience.

Strategic Priority We must be a model school for operational and environmental sustainability

Our pristine 77-acre oceanfront campus is home to

eagles, seals, and orcas – what more can a school ask for?

Becoming stewards of this magical space is essential. We

have developed a long term (25 year) capital maintenance

plan that takes into account every square foot of space. Over

the last 12 years, we have built facilities that are operationally

efficient and environmentally friendly. In fact, we have a

LEED-certified building and the latest edition of the Net

Assets magazine hails our campus as one of the finest in

North America. The intoxicating combination of nature and

design instills a pride in all who study, work and live here.

Strategic Priority

We must be an

even greater place to work

While facilities help

raise the bar, it is

set by a dedicated

staff. Brentwood is

not a place to work

but a lifestyle choice.

Old Brentonians

around the world

laud our teachers

and staff for the

kind, personalized

at tention they

received whilst at

school. Where else would you find educators willing to put

in seven days a week of care and passion? Because of their

dedication, we are very much a relational-centred school.

To maintain this significant advantage, we must constantly

improve our human resource management through strong

compensation and growth plans. Our hiring process is

thorough, transparent, and inclusive.

GOAL Engagement

Strategic Priority

We must have a

fully engaged Brentwood family

Whether an Old Brentonian or current parent, all members

of the Brentwood family look to be engaged. Communication

is the cornerstone of this strategy and, as you have

undoubtedly seen with the advent of our e-newsletters

(The Torch and e-Brentonian) and new website that now

We are carefully tracking our long-term finances

to find the optimal place between delivering

superb programming and avoiding

frivolous spending.


includes portals for parents and Old Brentonians, we are

sharing our story to a wider audience. Internally, we have

sought input from a student marketing committee and

created seamless communication pathways for our staff.

Old Brentonian events are permanent fixtures in many

cities and we are beginning to phase in networking events

to connect younger and older alum. Parent volunteerism

is also on the rise as are parent social gatherings. At any

event around the world, the same fondness for the school

exists and we are fortunate to have such a passionate and

committed Brentwood family.

Strategic Priority We must create a culture of philanthropy

Underpinning all of our school initiatives is our need for

first class resources. While fee revenue can cover most

of our programme needs, world class facilities require a

community-wide philanthropic effort. A number of families

have shown incredible leadership and confidence in the

Brentwood experience and we are most grateful for their

generosity. The extensive building which has taken place

since 2002 has transformed the campus. Furthermore, one

in five current students could not attend our school were

it not for our financial aid programme and ever-increasing

Foundation that presently sits at $10.6M. Participation and

total dollars raised are on the ascent with the ultimate goal

of full participation in the spirit of “paying it forward.”

As you can see, Brentwood has a clear direction and plan

to ultimately achieve our vision of “setting the standard

globally for inspirational and transformative learning.” After

a strong first 250 meters, we look forward to guiding our

shell along the path of international success with the wind

at our back and the sun on our face.

Bud PatelHead of School

De Manu in Manum.

VISIONBrentwood will set the standard globally for inspirational and transformative learning.

MISSIONThe Brentwood family opens minds and hearts for life.

VALUESGrit and Joy


The Old Brentonian Executive serves as Brentwood’s lead alumni volunteers. The

‘OBE’ represents different eras, industries, and interests, but members share the

common goal of strengthening the network of Brentwood Alumni across the

globe. The OBE works with the school to support alumni events, initiatives, and

communications, and seeks to provide meaningful opportunities to connect

Old Brentonians around the world. Get to know the OBE in the mini-profiles

throughout this edition of the Brentonian.

OLD BRENTONIAN EXECUTIVE 2014 - 2015

Michael Brown (Ellis, 2002)Mark Collinson (Ellis, 2000)

Joey (Snyder) Dahlstrom (Alexandra, 1991)Rob Dixon (Ellis, 1994)

Bruce Foreman (Ellis, 1984)Ryan Gallagher (Rogers, 2003)

Grant Gillies (Rogers, 1981)Andrew Higginson (Whittall, 2003)Caroline Kenning (Alexandra, 2003)Kelly (Marsh) Nielsen (Hilton, 1976)

Jessica (Purdy) Rozitis (Alexandra, 1988)Dugald Smith (Rogers, 1985)

Tammie (Morrison) Toriglia (Alexandra, 1979)Maya Villanueva (Alexandra, 2007)

Chris Van Vliet (Rogers, 1981)Marisol Van Vliet (Mackenzie, 2005)Jennifer Wheeler (Mackenzie, 2000)

Meet the Old Brentonian ExecutiveStephanie Young, Associate Director of Advancement

100%of the OB Executive

supported Brentwood in the 2013-2014 year

with a donation

EveryGiftCounts.


Thank You to Our Volunteers!What a fantastic response to our request for parent volunteers this year. Many thanks to all who gave their time, talent and expertise to contribute to the student experience this year. We are grateful to have you in our Brentwood family!

We have tried to capture all the names of our many parent helpers. If we missed your name, please accept our sincere apologies, and our heartfelt thanks for your time.

Nadia AgopyanRon AndersonRick AndersonInga AndersonKanne Arbour-BoehmeRonnie AutonShannon BaileyDavid BassettCarolyn BassettMireille BedardPeter BontkesNelson BorchKelly BradleyJenny BroereJim BroereSandra BrowneRae Ann CharalambousDoyle ChildsBrenda ColbyRichard CottonHeather CrandallShelley CrawfordTim DaviesCatharina de BeerAli DeNure

Steve DeNureRonnie DomanJim ElseSusan ElseChris FordRebecca FordSteve FrischMarty GilesColleen GriffithBonnie GriffithsAndres GuadarramaCarmel HaleyKaren HandfordJudith HarderElizabeth HardyDarlene HixonDavid HollandsRosie HouriganHal JacksonMarie JeromeLinda KirschLaurel Laturnus Gabby LeoneJennifer LeslieDan Lethin

Claire LichtenfelsKevin LoveAnne LoveBrian MartinLiz MartinJim MarvelMonica MayaJane McDougallDavid McDougallLorri McPheeDavid MichaelsJoann MichaelsRebecka Milne Dr. Peter MiuFeloza MohamedaliStephanie MulveyKaren MurkowskiRachel NapierMichele NovecoskyCatherine O’Brien-BellWendy PatelDon PetersonBlair PigeonMairi PigeonCarol Prantner

Susan QuackenbushMichele RedfernPam RichmondDoug RidenourTamara RobertsFainula RodriguezLeslie ScraggNaz SichermanEdward StanfordEliza StanfordHeather StephensonIngrid StevensDori SwitalaClare VeugerLetitia VogelBruce VogelPeter WattsTrisha WebsterGordon WhiteTheresa WilliamsDoug WismerYolan Zhang

Parent volunteers who were able to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Tea at the residence of the Head of School.


Grade 8 ProgrammeWendy Patel, Programme Coodinator

We are pleased and excited that our Grade 8 Day Student

Programme is up and running. What began as an idea back

in the fall of 2013 has turned into 26 young people sharing

the magic of the Brentwood experience.

Our day runs a little differently than the main 9-12 school.

We are one class and we move as one class; this is much

more like a typical middle school model. Our school

day starts at the same time as the 9-12 school,

however we end much earlier which enables

students to get home and have some time

to decompress. Despite the different

scheduling, the Grade 8 students have

been welcomed into the sports and

fine arts programmes and, although

not compulsory, many have chosen to

participate. We have Grade 8s playing

rugby, volleyball, field hockey, tennis, and

soccer as well as participating in the choir, jazz

band and debate.

The energy the students bring to campus has been a

wonderful addition to our culture and the programme

design has meant their specific learning needs are met

while they integrate into the broader school community.

Get to Know the OBE | Joey (Snyder) Dahlstrom (Alex ’91)

CURRENT CITY Duncan, BCCURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Self-employed / Dentist / Private practiceFAVOURITE BRENTWOOD MEMORY AND/OR FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD COURSE / ART / SPORT? Field hockey trip to Bermuda, 1991.WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? Part of a family with members all over the world!WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE AN INCOMING BRENTWOOD STUDENT? Make the most of everything Brentwood has to offer as the opportunity to pursue sport and arts alongside academics at the level offered at Brentwood will never happen again!WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST PERSONAL CHALLENGE FROM YOUR FIRST DAY AT BRENTWOOD, TO YOUR GRADUATION DAY? Being able to speak confidently with strangers – no longer the shy grade 10er.WHY DO YOU SUPPORT BRENTWOOD? A payback for the learning I experienced at the school as well as an investment in the future students.

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Having graduated from

Brentwood 50 years ago, I

find myself thinking about

the remarkable changes

that have occurred at the

School over that time.

My relationship with

Brentwood has gone

from student in 1964, to

the role of Brentwood

parent, and finally, my

current role as Governor.

In that time, the campus has literally been transformed

from a few rambling old wooden structures that were the

Queen Alexandra Solarium to a spectacular and beautiful

educational institution. Alexandra House, the old classroom

block (previously Privett House) and the old gymnasium

(now a storage facility) are all that remain from those days.

Stereotypical images of ivy covered brick and stone buildings,

chapels, tree lined walkways, and students in school uniforms

sitting upright listening to austere teachers that used to

commonly represent independent school education have

changed too. Gone are the days of “sage on the stage” style

pedagogy. The teachers’ role now incorporates creating an

environment for learning, where engagement, discussion,

inquiry, and interaction are key methodologies used to help

students acquire knowledge and skills in preparation for life

beyond the gates. Change may be constant and, in our case,

change has been transformational but it has always been

anchored by character.

In 1973, a giant step was taken as Brentwood was the first

independent boarding school in Canada to go co-educational,

a bold and challenging move that transformed the culture of

the school from the traditional British approach to education

to one that was more progressive, creative and vibrant.

Technology, too, has transformed learning today, just as the

printing press did to the world over 500 years ago. In the space

of little more than a decade, all that a teacher has to tell and

infinitely more, is available to everyone every minute with

the click of a few buttons on a laptop. If education is merely

an intellectual journey, and all that needs to be learned can

be acquired through an electronic screen, then perhaps, the

internet has doomed the role of the teacher. Fortunately, a

Brentwood education has always been about more than

just the classroom and the imparting of knowledge, and that

hasn’t changed.

In the early 1960’s David Mackenzie, Gil Bunch, Bill Ross,

and Ivor Ford set the emotional character of Brentwood. Two,

Mackenzie and Ross, were also Heads of School but these

were just their day jobs. Over the next decade they were

joined by a group of exceptional teachers who were, without

question, superb in their respective teaching disciplines. It

was, however, also about what each of them, in their own

way, did before class, after class, in the halls, on the playing

fields and on the weekends that made all the difference.

They thought about us, planned for us, talked about us, talked

with us, listened to us, disciplined us, and at times, I’m sure,

agonized over us. In short, they cared. The mathematical

equations, historical stories, and dangling participles were

interesting and useful but the greatest value was that they

cared enough to provide insight on parts of our young

developing selves that we hadn’t become aware of yet. They

were able to see what we could become and took the time

to nudge us in that direction. This is the part of Brentwood

that hasn’t changed.

A successful school is much more than bricks and mortar.

This tradition of creating deep and meaningful relationships

50 Years a GraduateBruce Carlson, Chairman, Board of Governors


with students is still at the core of a Brentwood education.

A strong healthy relationship between teacher and student

tends to reproduce itself in other relationships, such as

between student and student, student and staff, and student

and community.

During the formative years when young people are at their

most sensitive and impressionable, an environment of strong

and healthy relationships creates the most fertile soil for

learning and personal growth. This is one of Brentwood’s most

important contributions and the School uses its programmes

in the academics, the arts, the athletics and residential life to

build these connections. Despite what we might say at our

most fulsome, we all want to know that someone cares about

us. We want to know we matter. It makes us feel better, we

learn better, we perform better, and we become better. We

appreciate this feeling all our lives but we need it like sunlight

in our youth. In the end we have to live with this person we

call “ourself” for our whole life. Finding out who we are, and

growing the self confidence to put it to productive and fulfilling

use is the most important knowledge of all.

In an educational

community, it is

perhaps provocative

to say that emotion

precedes thought,

but a feeling can

anchor a fact and

give it meaning. A

fact with meaning

becomes knowledge.

Knowledge with

experience be–

comes wisdom.

With the world resorting more and more to screens for

its information and stimulation, we need Brentwood staff-

student relationships today more than ever. If you want to

see emotional character in action at an institutional level,

and what it can do for the development of young people, I

encourage you to visit the school and observe it in action

every day.

Get to Know the OBE | Andrew Higginson (Whittall ’03) Mill Bay, BC

CURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Principal, Higginson Consulting Ltd.; Structural and Civil Engineering

FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD MEMORY AND/OR FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD COURSE/ART/SPORT? Whittall House comraderie and regatta roadtrips.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL IN THE BRENTWOOD CAFETERIA? Turkey schnitzel Wednesdays

DESCRIBE YOUR BRENTWOOD EXPERIENCE IN THREE WORDS Life changing, friendships, global network

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND GIVE YOURSELF ONE PIECE OF ADVICE AT YOUR BRENTWOOD GRADUATION, WHAT WOULD IT BE? There aren’t any Brentonian strangers, only friends you haven’t met yet.

WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT BRENTWOOD’S FUTURE? Watching the next generation of leaders find their strengths and excel above the rest!

A strong healthy relationship between teacher and student

tends to reproduce itself in other relationships,

such as between student and student, student and

staff,and student and community.


Reflections of a

Past Head PrefectAdam Pekarsky, Privett ’88

Current employer / position / industry Founding Partner, Pekarsky Stein – Executive

Search Firm, Calgary

What was your favourite aspect of being Head Prefect? Keep in mind this was long

before the Harry Potter series which has portrayed various Head Boys (notably

Percy Weasley) as not much more than bossy know-it-alls ingratiating themselves

to faculty and revelling in the glow of the powers (not magical but authoritarian)

bestowed upon them. Back then being Head Prefect was generally viewed as

a positive thing and a position of some repute. In my case, my favourite aspect

was probably the privileged access it gave me to Gil Bunch’s office. I could pop in

virtually any time under the guise of needing to discuss important school business when all I really wanted to do was spend

time with a man who, to this day, is the greatest teacher I ever had. It’s worth noting that Albus Dumbledore himself was

Head Boy at Hogwarts and, every time I read the books to my kids or see the movies, I see Gil Bunch in Albus Dumbledore.

I’ll resist the urge to say which of my Brentwood teachers reminds me of Severus Snape.

What were the challenges you encountered as Head Prefect? The biggest challenge was the fact that, in addition to being

asked by Mr. Ross and Mr. Bunch to be the Head Prefect, a week later I was elected Grad Class President by my peers.

These two roles are inherently contradictory and at times in direct conflict with one another. On the one hand you are

tasked with representing the faculty to the student body and on the other you are the representative of the student body

to the faculty. It was a balancing act between not appearing in the eyes of the students as a mole for the teachers and not

appearing in the eyes of the teachers as the Shop Steward for the students.

What advice would you give to our incoming Head Prefect, Tyler Pickford? The key is to never lose the respect of your peers.

Though the role requires great responsibility at an early stage in life – I recall having to sit in the Head Master’s office

while he sent my friend and fellow grade 12 student and Privett housemate home for two weeks for bad behaviour and

feeling incredibly uncomfortable with the whole thing – your Brentwood friendships will last a lifetime and the people you

graduate with will become clients, spouses, colleagues, employers and more. Don’t lose sight of the fact that those lifelong

connections are more important than impressing the faculty over the course of 10 months as a 17 year old. And hand in

hand with that is to never put yourself in situations that would force you to compromise those loyalties.

Any other thoughts, stories or reflections from your time as a student at Brentwood, as Head Prefect, and feedback on the school

today. As for my time as Head Prefect, well, it all gets back to Mr. Bunch. He met with me in January of my grade 10 year,

my first at the school. I was shy, quite unhappy, not particularly engaged and a bit adrift. I sat in his office chair, which was

several inches lower than a normal chair, no doubt by design, and he explained to me that I would be the Head Prefect

one day. I could see no plausible way in which this could come about, yet, either a product of a self-fulfilled prophecy or,

perhaps because the fix was in, that’s precisely what happened. I choose to believe it was not rigged and that I earned it

on the merits and, without waxing overly nostalgic, becoming the Head Prefect was a life changing moment for me, not

because of what I did in the role but because of what the role did for me. It instilled a self-belief and a confidence and a

quality of leadership that stays with me to this day.


What was your reaction to being named Head Prefect?

Leading up to closing ceremonies, I was inevitably nervous; the anticipation certainly

builds up. My reaction to being named Head Prefect was one of relief and appreciation,

the kind of appreciation that fuels you to give something your all.

What do you see as your primary mandate as Head Prefect?

To serve as a friend and representative to the students of Brentwood. Strengthening

the school community and growing a culture of purpose and family is an important part

of my service. As Head Prefect, with the help of my friends on the Student Executive

Committee (SEC), I strive to set an example that inspires others to go out of their way

to look out for one another.

What do you hope to accomplish this year personally and as Head Prefect?

I want to give back to the school that has given so much to me. I will work every day to improve in all areas of my life and

will to do everything I can to improve the Brentwood experience for my peers. I want our year to be remembered as one

where the leaders of the school looked out for all members of the Brentwood family.

What challenges do you expect to encounter in this role?

Nothing worth doing comes without its challenges. There will be tough days, temptation, obstacles and outright difficulty

but it is how one responds to the challenges that define who they are as a leader. I look forward to the challenges of

speaking in front of large groups, being more organised and holding myself accountable to my responsibilities when

times are tough. These will all push me to be a better person.

Do you have a favourite quote or saying that you refer to as a mantra?

“Fear is just like fire; it can be helpful if you know how to use it. If not you’ll just get burned.”

What type of legacy would you like to leave at the school?

I’m not arrogant enough to think that our year will be the one that is remembered fifty years down the road, however, I

have confidence that we will still leave a legacy. I want to leave Brentwood stronger than it ever has been by contributing

to the openness of the culture through my own daily actions. I have every confidence that by sticking to my values and

serving as a role model to younger students, I will be able to leave a legacy that motivates others to realize their potential.

What are your plans once you leave the gates of Brentwood?

I don’t have a laundry list of plans for the future. I believe I will discover more about myself in the years to come. I plan to

pursue studies in International Business and Economics in either Canada or Europe. There’s a lot out there and I want

to see as much of it as I can; my plan once I leave the gates of Brentwood is to live life to the fullest.

Message from the

Current Head PrefectTyler Pickford, Rogers ’15


It’s been another banner year for the School and our

incoming cohort, with 185 new students joining us from

32 countries around the world. Additionally, we welcome

26 students to campus for the new Grade 8 Programme.

Most of our new students come from Canada, but 19%

have travelled from quite a distance to attend. The first

few weeks of school are always exciting times for teachers

and students alike as we all get to know each other. As a

boarding school we learn a great deal more about each

other and ultimately this is what makes the bonds so deep.

Friends for life are created. Futures are being determined.

The Admissions Team logged thousands of kilometres

and visited over 40 locations from the Canadian north to

Mongolia and Iran! Led by Clayton Johnston (Director),

Harold Backer (Admissions Associate), Louise Berry (Senior

Admissions Assistant) and Lorraine Walsh (Admissions

Assistant), the team has been the face of the school to

countless families and hosted campus tour after campus

tour.

We’d like to send a special thanks to the many generous hosts

who have continued to support Brentwood’s admissions

efforts in areas across North America. Alumni and current

Brentwood parents also attend our admissions sessions to

share their experiences and to help answer questions about

the school, and we are most grateful to these wonderful

Brentwood ambassadors!

Finally a word of appreciation to my amazing Admissions

team and everyone that has made this year so successful.

Thanks for your ongoing support!

The end result is a total enrollment for the 2014-2015

academic year of 515, including the Grade 8 class.

Admissions HighlightsClayton Johnston, Director of Admissions

New students this year will include:

n a field hockey player from Germanyn a rower from Vancouvern an actor from Braziln a basketball player from Ecuadorn an academic from Swazilandn a rugby player from Calgaryn a guitar player from Cuban an entrepreneur from Malaysian a singer from Nigerian a dancer from Edmontonn a tennis player from Vancouvern an artist from California

Get to Know the OBE | Jennifer Wheeler (Mackenzie ’00) Vancouver, BC

EMPLOYMENT Marketing Specialist, Vancouver Art GalleryWHY DO YOU SUPPORT BRENTWOOD? It offers a unique experience for adolescents to really flourish and believe in themselves, which comes in handy for braving the wild new world ahead.WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN INCOMING BRENTWOOD STUDENT? Every person you encounter on this journey will have something to offer you, but you too will be offering something to them.WHY SHOULD OLD BRENTONIANS CONSIDER ATTENDING AN EVENT AND GETTING INVOLVED WITH THEIR SCHOOL? You would be surprised how much you have in common with other graduates from different times who have also shared the same experiences!WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT BRENTWOOD’S FUTURE? The development of arts education. Creative minds will be in big demand and Arts is so therapeutic both to make and to share.


The 2013-14 year was a year of many firsts. It was, perhaps

most notably, the first year of our Strategic Plan with the bold

vision of setting the standard globally for transformative

learning.

The highlights were many and spoke to the inventiveness

and energy of a gifted teaching faculty. Project-based and

experiential learning opportunities abounded. Many of

these have become annual fixtures like the English 12 Jane

Austen’s Tea party or the “Kid-Lit” connection with a local

elementary school, where Grade 10s create illustrated

children’s books. Others were new this year such as the Tin

Project which provided students with a creative opportunity

to delve into the history of World War One by developing

characters through poetry, drama and prose. Memorabilia

contained in the “tin” they each crafted, brought to life the

individual tragedies that were collectively labeled “casualties”

in this great conflict. Beautifully curated in the Ross atrium,

these pieces tell a story that provides a fitting memorial

to the heroes who we remember in this centenary year.

Involving the arts in our educational process will likely be a

continuing source of inspiration for our students and faculty.

Another first was the formation of a student academic

council that met weekly to discuss academic issues,

gathering feedback from the student body and representing

students’ academic concerns to the administration. This

group of seniors helped to organize a very effective peer

tutoring programme that ran four times each week in prep

and brought together students who needed extra help with

some of the strongest academic students in the school.

They also managed to organise enrichment events such

as guest speakers and the “Eranos symposium,” a panel of

teachers expounding on ‘big questions” such as faith, free

will and the universe. In addition, they surveyed students

on new course offerings and provided sessions on study

skills that were very helpful, particularly for new students

facing major exams for the first time.

Some firsts took the form of individual achievements such

as winning a major essay contest or designing, building and

programming a machine to copy DNA. For some it was being

part of the first Law 12 class since the days of Steve Wynne.

Debate teacher and science teacher Neil Bryant was the

primary instructor but he also leveraged the services of a

practicing lawyer, Robin Gage, who frequently helped out

in classes and beyond. The case studies and mock trials as

well as the field trips to the Law Courts of Vancouver were

highlights for the students and teachers alike.

In addition to many firsts there were two “lasts”. Namely the

final year of teaching for two veterans of the classroom, Tony

Crossley and Rob MacLean. Dedicated and inspirational

to the end, these two colleagues will be sorely missed.

Educational trends may come and go but the essential

ingredient of the teacher-student relationship remains

constant. Tony and Rob, we salute you!

Academic HighlightsDavid McCarthy, Director of Academics

A new student academic council was formed and meets weekly, representing student concerns to the administration

2013-14 was the first year of our Strategic Plan to set the standard globally for transformative learning

The Tin Project provided students with an opportunity to delve into the history of World War One


It has become commonplace to open the review of the

year that was in University Counselling with the claim

that “this was the most competitive year for university

admission.” How is it possible that that could continue to

be true, year after year? Astonishingly, the reality is that

the competition for university admission does continue

to tighten. Just look to the single digit percentage rates of

acceptance at virtually all of the top tier universities in the

United States, or at a place like University of Waterloo that

saw a 30%+ increase in the number of applications to their

engineering programmes this year. Resilience in the face of

this fierce competition – Grit – the Class of 2014 brought

it in spades! These graduates truly deserved everything

that their hard work and determination has borne. They

are a group that is energetic, engaging, multi-talented,

creative, enigmatic, compassionate, and caring; they also

know how to work hard!

So how did they do, exactly?… Amazingly… The 135 members

of the Graduating Class of 2014 received 565 offers of

admission to 138 institutions in 11 different countries,

including two offers of admission to Stanford University,

three offers to Ivy League schools, five offers to direct-

entry medical programmes overseas – and 82% of these

graduates indicated that they received offers to their top

choice institution. Students and Counsellors should be very,

very proud of the remarkable achievements of this class.

So where are

these graduates

this year? Twenty-

two of them are

south of the

border at schools

in 12 different states

from Hawaii to Maine.

Six of them are in the

United Kingdom, another two

in France, and one each in the Republic of Ireland and

Switzerland. Interestingly, 17 students are taking a Gap

year before beginning their post-secondary studies… an

all-time high number for a Brentwood graduating class.

The remaining students – 86 of them – are attending

institutions in this fair land, spanning seven provinces

from coast to coast. Their most popular destination is, for

the first time, outside of the province of British Columbia:

Queen’s University welcomed 22 of our graduates, not

counting the two that will attend after their Gap year. Next

is University of British Columbia with 12, then University

of Victoria with 10.

And what are these graduates studying? As the STEM fields

are being promoted as fields of growth and opportunity,

our grads have responded: just over 35% of them are

tackling science and engineering degrees. Four of them

University CounsellingRick Rodrigues, Director of University Counselling

565offers of admission

were received by the 2013 grads

135The number of graduates in the 2013 class

17students are taking a Gap year… an all-time high

35%2013 grads seeking science or engineering degrees


are commencing their medical degrees directly, while

another two are studying nursing. Three of them are

entering the field of Child & Youth Care. Surprisingly, yet

no differently than in recent years, just 10% of them are

entering into commerce and business degrees. And beyond

the lone students going into aviation, film, theatre, and

architecture, that leaves slightly better than half the class

going into the realm of the Liberal Arts – the humanities

and social sciences.

The Class of 2014 is to be congratulated for their remarkable

success! On their journey they were supported by so

many integral people – family, teachers and mentors,

houseparents, advisors and the University Counselling

team: Rick Rodrigues, Tim Zenker, our American College

Consultant, Kate Coull, Timio Colistro, and Gerri Wiens.

Well done everyone!

10%are entering into commerce & business degrees

11number of countries sending offers

82%accepted into their first choice of university

Get to Know the OBE | Tammie (Morrison) Toriglia (Alexandra ’79)

CURRENT CITY Parksville, BC

EMPLOYMENT Pharmacist / Owner of Pharmasave

FAVOURITE HOBBIES Entertaining friends and family, skiing and travelling.

FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD MEAL Can’t remember that far back… I did like the chocolate chip cookies at cookie break!

BRENTWOOD EXPERIENCE IN THREE WORDS Life changing, exhausting, lifelong friends

WHY I SUPPORT BRENTWOOD I am so grateful that my brother and I had the opportunity to attend Brentwood and that my girls and my nephew could, years later, also experience a Brentwood education. I give back to Brentwood in hopes that all deserving students will be able to experience a Brentwood education.

50%+Slightly more than half the class

is going into Liberal Arts – the humanities and

social sciences

Athletics HIGHLIGHTS


While I could run you through every one of our over 20 athletic options in some detail, that would be pages of information, so what follows are the highlights of our year. I encourage you to visit the Blog and News sections of our website for some great student-generated insights into all our sports.

VOLLEYBALL

With three Grade 10s playing a prominent role on the

starting line up, we knew 2013 would be long on potential

but short on experience. After finishing in the top 16 at

the prestigious UBC Mizuno Classic and winning a bronze

medal at the ISA championships, the team followed through

with a silver medal at the North Island Championships.

They needed to finish top two on the Island in order to

qualify for the provincial championships but fell just short

of this goal when they lost a thrilling semi-final match to a

talented and experienced team from Cedar. The girls are

enjoying the 2014 season and looking forward to hosting

the AA Provincial Championships in November. Onwards

and upwards, the future looks bright!

FIELD HOCKEY

To quote Captain Sarah H,

the 1st XI field hockey team

was “the embodiment of grit

and joy.” Indeed, this team

worked hard, played hard,

and had fun. The crew that

arrived in September 2013

was a diverse group ranging

from experienced players to one brave soul who had never

played before. This same player, after only playing one

month as a goal keeper, stood on her head during the semi-

finals of the Island championships where we only lost by

one goal. This was not an isolated incident as many of the

new players improved immensely during the season due

to the encouragement and leadership of our captains and

senior players. The 2014 team is a young one as many of

our athletes graduated; however, the future looks bright as

the juniors finished 2nd at their Island Championships after

losing 1-0 in the final. A delight to coach, the 1st XI will be

remembered for their determination, positive attitude, and

camaraderie; the graduates will be missed.

SOCCER

Boys

Senior Boys Soccer A Captain’s Musings

Since the dawn of time, perfection has been sought after.

Enter Mr. Horth and Mr. Garvey. Hairless, yet fearless; aging,

yet raging. Together, this memorable duo achieved something

that had never been achieved

before… Perfection.

This perfection was achieved

after sculpting the Brentwood

Senior Boys soccer team in

the year of 2013. They were a

team of stalwart competitors;

a team of heroic proportions;

a team of formidable displays of skill. A team of legends. But

don’t just take my word for it. Listen to the myriad of fans:

“ I love my children, but that love is nothing compared to

my love of this team.” – Bud Patel

Athletics HighlightsBlake Gage, Director of Athletics

The 1st XI field hockey team was “the embodiment of grit and joy.” Indeed, this team worked hard, played hard, and had fun.


“ If I had a chance to end world poverty, or watch this team

just one more time – I’d watch this team just one more

time.” – Damian M

“ This soccer team stole more than my shoes. They stole

my heart.” – Jordan R

“I am en route.” – Cristiano Ronaldo

In all seriousness, I am so proud to captain a team like this

that made its way through tournaments and was able to

qualify for the coveted Islands Championship. Thanks for

the fantastic season boys.

Love,

Captain Nicholas “Panther” Walker, Whittall ’14

Girls

It was a fast and furious season with many ups and some

downs for the Senior Girls Team. The girls suffered only one

loss in their league play to a talented Gulf Islands squad

and finished 2nd in their division. After a top 10 finish at

the talent-laden Investors Cup tournament in Campbell

River, the team traveled to Powell River for the North

Island Championships. Unfortunately, the injury bug hit

with a vengeance and, with only 12 healthy bodies, the girls

fought valiantly but were unable to qualify for the Island

Championships. The team is looking forward to a more

successful and healthier 2015 season!

BASKETBALL

Boys

The Senior Boys Basketball Team entered the year having

lost the majority of its 2013 Provincial Silver medallist roster.

Despite the turnover, the team improved tremendously and,

though it took some lumps early, played its best basketball

at the Island Championship, where

it lost a heart breaking bronze

medal game. While we

will miss the leadership

of a terrific group of

graduating Grade

12s, with a strong

nucleus returning,

the coaching staff is

excited for what lies

ahead.

Girls

The Senior Girls Basketball Team had

one of their better years in recent history. The girls won

their mid-Island league and, with a solid performance at

North Islands, earned a berth at the Island Championship

Tournament, where they placed 7th. This was a young but

hard-nosed team and, with a strong core returning, they are

poised to make some real noise in 2014-2015.

RUGBY

BoysThere were multiple challenges for the team to overcome

in the 2013-2014 season but significant growth was

demonstrated and, despite a rash of injuries and fielding a

young team, the boys still managed to qualify for provincials

where they captured 7th. With a strong young nucleus

returning and Shane Thompson moving in to take over as

Head of Rugby, the school is excited about the direction of

the rugby programme.

The Senior Boys Team played their best basketball

at the Island Championships, where they lost a heart breaking

bronze medal game


Girls

The Brentwood team, led by Captains Carolina Mahecha

(Allard ’14) and Jenn Lemon (Alex ’14), had an excellent

season and definitely saved their best performances for

last. The team qualified for Provincials and won through

to play top-ranked Abbotsford in the semi-final. The girls

played outstanding rugby and narrowly lost a thrilling

game to the eventual BC Champions. Despite the tough

loss, the girls bounced back and played a beautiful game

to defeat Shawnigan Lake School and capture a well-

deserved provincial bronze medal. With the core of this

talented team returning, the coaching staff is extremely

excited about the prospects of the 2015 season.

TENNIS

The tennis programme is flourishing with over 100

Brentwood students participating in the sport this past

year. Brentwood boasts outstanding facilities and as

such, hosts most major tournaments on the Island as

well as the ISA Tennis Championship. The team played

well in early tournament action with both girls’ and boys’

teams capturing bronze at the ISA Championship. At

the Islands, the team fell just short of earning a trip to

the Provincials. Though a disappointing finish, the team

looks good for the 2015 season. A special note of thanks

to Robert MacLean who retired last year. He has been

a stalwart in the tennis programme and his energy and

love of the game will be sorely missed.

GoldJunior Men’s Quad

SilverSr. Women’s 8 Sr. Women’s 63kg 8+ Jr. Women’s 8+ Jr. Women’s 4+

BronzeSr. Men’s 8+ Sr. Women’s Quad

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ROWING RESULTS | ST. CATHARINES 2014


GOLF

The golf team showed significant progress over the course

of the year and its performance was markedly better than

2013. The highlight of the year was certainly the team’s play

at the Island Championship, where they played some of their

best golf of the year and finished 4th. Thanks to some good

fortune, the team was awarded the wild card berth to the

Provincial Championship. While they did not place highly at

provincials, the experience was important for the team and

should serve them well for the 2015 season.

ROWING

Our rowing programme saw an incredible number of athletes

involved during the 2013-14 season. The Club had a great

season competing at a number of local regattas and travelling

down to Washington State for several competitions including

our Boys and Girls Varsity 8+ crews in the prestigious Opening

Day Regatta in Seattle. As always the season culminated with

the ultimate goal, the National Rowing Championships in St.

Catharines, Ontario. This year was

a banner one with a record

49 athletes participating

in final events and

capturing one Gold

in the Junior Men’s

Quad, four Silvers

in the Senior

Women’s 8+, Senior

Women’s 63kg 8+,

Junior Women’s 8+,

Junior Women’s 4+

and two Bronze in the

Senior Men’s 8+ and Senior

Women’s quad. This tally bested

our previous year total by two medals and our athletes

are to be commended for their perseverance throughout

the season. Thanks also to our parents whose support

throughout the season at local regattas and at St. Catharines

is much appreciated.

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It has been another strong year in sport for the Brentwood Athletics program.

Despite being a small AA school, Brentwood fields a remarkable number of…

Arts HIGHLIGHTS


We are so proud of the arts accomplishments of our

students in the studios and on performance stages. Once

again they astonished peers, parents and public with their

creativity and imaginative insights: the artwork initiating

dialogue and inquiry; the performers raising the bar of

excellence in their respective disciplines.

The studios in the Centre for Art and Humanities thrummed

with activity all year long. Potters, sculptors, painters filled

the building every Arts afternoon and whenever possible.

The first gallery exhibit featured studies in still-life from

Soleil Mannion’s Drawing and Painting classes (Killy

Studio), along with John Luna’s Grade 9 Rotation and

2-D Foundation classes (Audain Studio), who worked from

examples of Renaissance, Baroque, and Impressionist

paintings incorporating additions from a contemporary

perspective.

Throughout the year, the galleries were transformed for

various shows in different mediums. There was always

something to pause before and contemplate. Students also

competed successfully to obtain Dogwood Scholarships

for post-secondary studies. In May, parents visited the

school to participate in our

Arts In Action afternoon,

and wished they could

be enrolled in our

p r o g r a m m e s .

David Hunwick

entered student

works from the

3D programme

in Look, the public

show sponsored by

the Greater Victoria

Ar ts Council; while

photographers in Paul Fletcher ’s programme experienced

a commercial venture with Vivid, selling their works at Just

Jakes in Duncan.

Moving our anecdotal camera over to the T. Gil Bunch

Centre for Performing Arts, open the doors and let the

music drift out from the Asper Room. All of our musical

ensembles including Rock Band competed in local and

provincial festivals to much acclaim. Elizabeth MacIsaac took our neophyte Strings Ensemble to the Victoria Festival

where, as with our larger groups, they picked up medals.

The Jazz Band and Vocal Jazz Ensemble directed by Phil Newns competed at the national level at Musicfest , winning

silver and bronze. Several showcase concerts and services

through the year featured vocalists and instrumentalists

from the programmes. Concert for a Summer’s Eve in June

allowed a number of our Grade 12s to sing their farewells

from the Killy Stage.

Through January leading up to the end of February opening,

the set was being constructed on stage for Fiddler on the

Roof, while hours of rehearsal were coming to fruition.

The annual musical theatre production is a collaboration

of talented students and faculty: Phil Newns in the pit,

Lorraine Blake at the dance barre and Edna Widenmaier

at the helm. For five public performances, the beloved

songs of this traditional show brought kudos to a dedicated

company supported by the hard-working technical crew

captained by Don Armitage.

Strike that set and build another for the Senior Acting’s

And Then There Were None, Agatha Christie’s who-dun-it

directed by Susan Quinton.

In the dance festival season, many of our accomplished

dancers competed externally, but May saw them come

home to our dance studio to prepare for Evening of Dance:

Arts HighlightsEdna Widenmaier, Director of Arts


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Never SleepsThursday, February 20, 2014

by Karli S

Over the February midterm, 34 Brentwood students travelled to New York City to delve

deeper into the arts…

War and Peace. Hip hop, lyrical, classical, solo to ensemble

performances graced the Killy stage in both student and

faculty choreographed pieces.

To end the year, in celebration of outstanding performance,

attitude and commitment, arts colours were presented

to students at the Internal Awards Ceremony, along with

trophies for superior work. Another banner year!


Arts in Action for ParentsThe Brentwood experience provides students the opportunity to pursue sports and arts alongside academics in a daily

format which is seldom recreated later in life. Given the unique nature of our tripartite programme, Brentwood is pleased

to continue to offer parents the opportunity to try their hands at being a student for an afternoon.

Last year’s “Arts in Action” afternoon was a great success; so in addition to offering pottery, photography, drawing and

painting, acting and 3D sculpture, we also added Learn to Row to the list of activities in which parents could participate at

the May 2014 special event. The expanded offerings were enthusiastically received, with many parents and grandparents

coming to join in, several who have been inspired to continue with arts classes, and many more who wrote to express their

wish to participate if they lived closer.

Now a popular fixture in our school calendar, we have plans to further enhance this popular event in 2015. Mark June 5th

on your calendar and look for more details in early 2015. Don’t miss your chance to experience Brentwood! For information,

email [email protected].

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BUILDING A

Better Experience

An ever-changing campus

landscape may give visiting

alumni pause, but a culture

rooted in student-teacher

relationships and educational

opportunity quickly returns

them to the place and family

they remember.

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1963Classroom

Annex/Old Gym

1974Original Rogers House²

1983Mackenzie

House1985Woodward Sportsplex

1969Pool¹Privett House, Ellis House

1965Whittall House

1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985

¹Demolished in 1999 to make room for Rogers House

1988

19691960

Since the re-establishment of Brentwood College

School on the shores of Mill Bay in 1961, the School’s

campus has steadily evolved. The last 50-plus years

have seen our infrastructure undergo incredible

transformation, with each step elevating our student

and staff experience and positioning Brentwood as a

premier destination for secondary learning.

The period between 1962 and 1969, under Head of

School David Mackenzie, saw the backbone of the

campus constructed on the site of the relocated Queen

Alexandra Solarium, with numerous academic, athletic

and residential additions.

The 1980s witnessed a renewed focus on campus

building, the result of which then Head of School,

Bill Ross, saw as “a more fully integrated campus,

serving to enhance the sense of community and

involvement essential to the Brentwood experience.”

As former Head of School Andrea Pennells eloquently

wrote in 2010, “The challenge for any design team is

to form educationally purposeful spaces which are

aesthetically pleasing, functional and sustainable.”

Certainly the development of the south end of the

campus with the construction of Allard House, Crooks

Hall, the T. Gil Bunch Centre for Performing Arts and,

1964


1988Ross Centre

1999Rogers House1985

Woodward Sportsplex

2010Crooks Hall

2003T. Gil Bunch Centre for Performing Arts

2012Centre for Art & Humanities

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

2Now demolished


2001

2001

20042006

2012

2002Maeda

Health Centre2006Allard House

most recently, the Centre for Art and Humanities is

testament to that approach.

Current Head, Bud Patel, sees this persistent shifting

of our campus construct as vital to the School’s

growth. “Our ten year Strategic Plan leads the

evolution of our school through the creation of a

visionary campus master plan. The building of the

new residence, refurbishment of Alex House, and

planned upgrades to all other residences are meant

to further our goal of providing a world class boarding

experience and are indicative of our desire to create

an infrastructure that enhances our student and staff

experience in this amazing oceanfront setting.” In this,

Brentwood is striking the right balance and indeed

building a better experience. — Ian McPherson


Driven by various Boards of Directors and Heads of School motivated to build a better experience for each new cohort of students, the Brentwood campus is designed to inspire.

2015

2015New Girls Residence


A Campus Without Equal

Site of the new girls’ residence

COMPLETIONSEPTEMBER 2015

Art & Mary Jane Crooks Hall

COMPLETEDSEPTEMBER 2010

T. Gil BunchCentre for thePerforming ArtsCOMPLETEDSEPTEMBER 2003

MackenzieHouseCOMPLETED 1983REFURBISHED 2013

Allard HouseCOMPLETED 2006

Campbell Common and AmphitheatreCOMPLETED 2012

Alexandra House

RestorationCOMPLETION

DECEMBER 2014



Centre for Art & HumanitiesCOMPLETEDSEPTEMBER 2012

Maeda Health CentreCOMPLETED2002

William T. Ross Academic CentreCOMPLETED1988

Rogers HouseREBUILT 1999

Woodward SportsplexCOMPLETED

1985

Ellis House andPrivett HouseCOMPLETED 1969

Whittall HouseCOMPLETED 1965

A bird’s-eye view of the campus shows the remarkable changes that Brentwood has undergone over the last 40 years.


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Alex House is the oldest building on campus and the only building left from the original Queen Alexandra

Solarium that existed on this site. This beloved old house is at the heart of our campus, and has a rich history

with many fond memories for countless young women spanning five decades.

Last year a detailed engineering study commissioned to determine the condition of Alexandra House revealed

a number of issues and an estimated cost of $1 million in repairs in order to save the House. The restoration

included repairing water damage to the building envelope and replacing all the windows, as well as the white

stucco. The good news is that work commenced this summer and is almost complete, ensuring Alex House will

maintain its place as the campus icon for years to come.

Alexandra House LUSTRE OF A CAMPUS JEWEL RETURNS


Construction crews having been working hard as the New Girls’ Residence rises from its new home next to

Allard House. One of our key priorities as a preeminent boarding school is to provide a world-class boarding

school experience. In March 2014, the Board of Directors continued to advance the school’s fulfillment of this

priority by approving the construction of a new girls’ residence.

This new residence is designed to relieve the current pressure on many of our residences and enable a number

of off-campus boarders to move on campus. Progress is on track for the Hope House girls to move into their

new residence, with Rogers House reverting back to its full status, for the 2015-16 school year. This change will

leave us with 8 residences of 46-54 students, with 3 boarding faculty living in each residence. In addition, we

will have improved day student space in all the houses. As a result, the adult to student ratio will drop from as

high as 1:30 to 1:18. This rebalancing of the present population will provide an even greater level of care for our

students; in fact, every Brentwood student will benefit from this decision.

NEW GIRLS’ RESIDENCE Rising



We are delighted to welcome two Old Brentonians to the Board of Governors. At the same time, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Dan Little, who recently retired from the Board, for his dedicated service and commitment to Brentwood.

Additions

Andrew Housser — Mackenzie ’91

At Brentwood, Andrew embraced a full range of opportunities from performing as a jazz musician to rowing in the Boys Senior Lightweight VIII, while achieving top academic marks to win the Butchart Trophy (top academic student in the school). He proceeded to Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, initially to study economics, but ultimately majored in engineering and, later, completed his MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was honoured as an Arjay Miller Scholar (top 10%) in 2002. Noting rising consumer debt levels and the lack of adequate credit and debt advocacy services, Andrew founded Freedom Financial Network, LLC and Bills.com

shortly after graduating from business school. In addition to his professional success, Andrew continues to enjoy athletics and arts as an enthusiastic skier, mountain biker and golfer, and as a classical and jazz pianist. He and his wife Lara are the proud parents of three children, Harry, Sophie and Drew.

Samara Walbohm — Alex ’89

Samara completed her BSc at Brown University before heading to the University of Toronto to complete her MA and PhD in literature. An accomplished rower, from 1994 to 1999 Samara was a member of the Canadian National Rowing Team, competing at both World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Professionally, in 2004, she founded Type Books and the WordPlay literacy project. In 2008 Samara created What’s On The Table, a fundraising event for The Stop Community Food Centre (www.thestop.org) which has raised over $2 million to date. An avid art lover, in 2012 she founded ScrapMetal Gallery, a private art exhibition space. Samara joins the board from Toronto where she lives with her husband, Joe Schlesinger, and three young children.

Board of GovernorsBruce Carlson, Chair, Board of Governors

Get to Know the OBE | Maya Villanueva (Alex ’07)

CURRENT CITY Comox Valley, BCCURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Investors Group / Regional Director EA / FinanceDESCRIBE YOUR FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD EXPERIENCE IN THREE WORDS Impactful, opportunity, transformativeWHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN INCOMING BRENTWOOD STUDENT? Try everything at least once – try everything you never thought you could, or would, or should try. Wake up every day and remind yourself that it is a privilege to be there, and the best way to honour that is to embrace every single opportunity thrown your way. Remember that every challenge is an opportunity in disguise. Seize them all. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST PERSONAL CHANGE FROM YOUR FIRST DAY AT BRENTWOOD, TO YOUR GRADUATION DAY? I knew who I was, and I was happy, poised and excited by who I had become. The tripartite system gave me the chance to dabble in endeavors I would have never dared to explore otherwise. I excelled at some, I was embarrassingly horrific at others, but I learned along the way that NO ONE was good at everything. Everyone has strengths, and everyone has weaknesses, and Brentwood is a four-year long journey of figuring out what your best, and worst, skills are alongside your best friends.


Get to Know the OBE | Robert Dixon (Ellis ’94)

CURRENT CITY Toronto, ONCURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Clarus Securities / Partner / FinanceWHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF THE YEAR AT BRENTWOOD, AND WHY? The fall period. 1st XV rugby games versus Shawnigan in the rain are cherished memories.WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE AN INCOMING BRENTWOOD STUDENT? Be humble, be open minded, respect others’ views and opinions and work hard.ANY INFLUENTIAL FACULTY? Nick Prowse. An exceptional teacher who taught History and rugby to me in a way that really conveyed his passion for life. Bottom line, as students we knew he cared about what he was teaching. That made us care! Important!WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT BRENTWOOD’S FUTURE? I think it is a place that legitimately has the opportunity to influence its students to make a real impact in the world. Values like tolerance, understanding, and integrity are values that need to be taught and developed. The world needs more people of great values!

Departures

D.R. (Dan) Little — Father of Kate, Allard ’11

After a four-year tenure, Dan decided this past September that it was time for him to resign from the Board. Dan has been a partner with Hayes Stewart Little & Co., Chartered Accountants since 1992 and also controls and manages many of the audits performed by the firm. Dan joined the Board in 2010 and served as Treasurer, lending his extensive experience in auditing small businesses, government and non-profit organizations to the School. He was also instrumental in working through the transition of our Chief Financial Officers, from Clyde Ogilvie to Derek Muzyka to David Burton. The School and Board are grateful for his efforts and guidance through these recent changes and wish him all the best.

APOLOGIES AND UPDATES

From the September 2013 edition:

Page 87: Jonathan Bell-Etkin is a graduate of the class of 2012. Sorry we

aged you prematurely, Jonathan!

Prime MinisterVisits BrentwoodOn Tuesday, January 7, 2014, the Prime

Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, visited

Brentwood. This was the first time a sitting

head of state had visited the School. Read

more at the blog detailing the event.


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Thursday, January 9, 2014

by Joanna L

While Brentwood receives a number of special guests each year…

Farewell

Tony CrossleyFaculty 1981-2014


Since 1981, Tony Crossley has taught math to legions of Brentwood students.

A man whose carefully selected words are both pithy and insightful, Tony also employs

a quick wit to surprise and engage his classes. Though quiet in his delivery, Tony’s lessons

are imbued with a passion for his subject and the learning of his students.

Tony’s teaching has also been inspired by his own love of learning; he continues to be

on the leading edge of technology. In fact, he is the father of the Brentwood Blog

which has allowed the larger world – including parents, alumni, and future families –

insights into our Brentwood community. This consummate teacher leaves

very large shoes to fill in the Math Department.


Rob MacLeanFaculty 1978-2014

Rob MacLean arrived at Brentwood in 1978. A devoted teacher of social studies

and art history, Rob has brought boundless enthusiasm and a genuine and

abiding interest in every student in his classroom (and on his many field trips).

Brentwood parents will remember that Rob’s reports about their children

reflected this passion for teaching and his knowledge of their child’s personalities and

strengths. His colleagues also know him to be a fierce advocate for the underdog student.

Outside of the classroom, Rob brought a keen interest in debating and

public speaking as well as squash and tennis to the service of the school.

A renaissance man who loves Renaissance art, Rob will be sorely missed.

It was with great sadness that the Brentwood Family

lost one of our longest-serving members in January. The

news of the passing of Jim Burrows swept through the

Brentwood diaspora, leading to an incredible outpouring

of condolences, memories and anecdotes. It was a

poignant moment in the School’s history to lose a faculty

member who had devoted the better part of his life to

the development and growth of a school he clearly loved.

Jim arrived at Brentwood in 1964 fresh from university

in the UK to become the first House Master of Privett

House and teach Science, Mathematics and Chemistry

at the senior level. Over the course of the next 50 years

he served under all four modern day Heads of School in

roles that, in addition to House Master, included everything

from teacher, timer and judge at the Brentwood Regatta,

Director of Studies, tutor to countless students and, most

recently, as the beloved coach who introduced girls rugby

at Brentwood, working with girls’ teams through to the fall

of 2013. His commitment to the school and the impact

he had on those he taught, coached and worked with will

rarely be matched, and was recognized in 2006 when he

received the Hugh Stephen Award for outstanding service.

He summarized his long and devoted commitment to

Brentwood as “a challenge that was always tremendously

rewarding.”

It is often said the measure of a life is in its service; with

his wicked humour and untiring dedication, Mr. Burrows

singly-handedly changed the lives of countless students

and teachers alike. The following thoughts and reflections

of Jim’s former colleagues and pupils are as testament

to the impact he had in his service to the school and his

community.

Jim Burrows1941-2014 | Faculty, 1964-2006

Jim with his wife, Sally, at the 2006 Grad Dinner and Dance.


He was the rarest of people.

No hidden agendas. No

politics. Calm, highly

professional, incredibly

insightful, wickedly funny,

self-effacing, completely

loyal and undoubtedly one

of the finest people I know.

He has been a superb role

model to many. He is a

Brentwood hero.

— Marius Felix, Assistant Head of School

He soon became Brentwood’s ‘unsung hero’… More often than

not shunning the limelight, he devoted his entire career to

the quiet, unobtrusive development of students who later

achieved success in the classroom and on the sports field

through commitment, dedication and strong work ethic over

and above any natural talent they may or may not have had.

He gave numerous hours of his valuable time providing extra

tuition to all members of his math and science classes who

needed it and sought it. — Nick Prowse, Emeritus Faculty

Of all the characters I came across from my time at Brentwood,

he held a special place. He was genuinely one of the funniest

and wittiest people I have ever met, his classes memorable and

his one-liners legendary. He was truly a special teacher and

was a big part of my time at Brentwood. So many memories.

— Micah Field (Ellis, ’88)

I met Jim when he coached the very first girls’ rugby side for

Brentwood… Anyone could see how much Jim loved coaching

those girls – his passion for the game, combined with his desire

to see the best out of his rookie squad, shone through at every

moment. At the Provincial Finals that year Brentwood must

have seemed a long shot. But, with the amazing resources of

the Brentwood coaches and the excellent fitness level that the

girls showed, the girls triumphed.

No small amount of that victory was due to Jim Burrows.

He nurtured that team into championship form. This was

the kind of sporting experience every parent dreams for their

child: transformative. There were girls on that team who

had never done anything athletic, but came away feeling

empowered, even powerful... The world needs people like Jim

Burrows, and he will be missed.

— Todd Van Vliet (Father of Amanda, Mackenzie, ’05)

I remember him most fondly on the First XI girls’ field hockey

pitch. He pushed us hard and his voice carried across the

field as no other. Deep down, his heart beat louder than his

voice carried. His serious and deliberate teaching of math

–my favourite class – prepared me so well for my pursuit of

a Bachelor of Science, but what I remember most is his warm

caring smile peeking out from his beard and supported by

his laughing eyes! — Brenda Barootes (Hilton, ’78)

I grew up with him at Brentwood thinking he was Santa; turns

out Santa would be the reason I graduated and am where I am

today. Thank you for everything Mr. Burrows. Rest in peace.

“You decide if you have potential.”

— Sammy Johnston (Alexandra, ’13)

I remember Jim as if it was yesterday. He was an exemplary

instructor and an excellent role model for students. Notably

his presentation of mathematics during my first year at

Brentwood in 1967 encouraged me to converge on research

and an understanding of the universe as a long term goal.

He will be sorely missed.

— Dr. William Rutherford (Ellis, ’71)

The impact of his dedication has had a profound effect on

my life as I have tried to live up to the standards of care and

concern that he showed to his athletes. I have attended many

coaching seminars over the years and, at one, Ken Hitchcock,

coach of the St. Louis Blues, reflected on how much impact

coaches can have on an individual’s life. I think back on how

Jim, Nick and Ivor influenced my life and how I have tried to

have a positive influence on my athletes during my coaching

career. — Norm Cressey (Privett, ’70)

Jim Burrows is lovingly remembered by his wife Sally; children Thea (Mackenzie, ’93) ( Jim), Jamie (Whittall, ’95) (Michelle), and Robyn (Alexandra, ’03) (Scott); grandchildren Courtney, Liam, Savannah, Mikayla, Chloe, Dreyden and Lucan; also his sister Wendy.



SAC (Student Activities Committee)

SAC organizes fun campus activities, such as dances, dinners

and entertainment, as well as fundraising events to support

international charities. Our members develop organizational

skills, volunteerism and empathy for others less fortunate

than themselves. The charity we focused on last year was

Mosqoy, which helps the indigenous mountain people of the

Sacred Valley in Peru. We are proud of our two sponsored

students, Elizabeth and Elmerito, who graduated from their

community college courses; Elizabeth was the valedictorian

of her class. These two Peruvian young people are from

mountain villages and will now find work and help support

their communities. Mosqoy imports the weavings from

villages and SAC members last year sold them on campus

and sent the profits directly back to the weavers. In March,

24 Brentwood students and four teachers travelled to

Peru and helped move a dozen new Mosqoy students,

who came from their remote villages to study in the city

of Cusco, into a new residence. Our students gained a

respect and awareness of the indigenous Quechuan culture

and developed relationships with the Peruvian youth, who

joined us on a three day hiking trip up a 13,000 ft mountain

in the Andes. Our students still keep in touch with their

Mosqoy friends through the miracle of social media and the

ubiquitous Facebook. The SAC fundraising events (baking

and weaving sales, dress-up days, coffee house, dances)

met our monetary goal of $10,000, which contributed to the

renovation, gardening and costs to move the students into

their new residence. At the end of the year, we were also able

to send each student an extra $50, which was matched by

another charitable organization, to help with tuition costs.

Besides our annual social events, Welcome Back Dance,

Hallowe’en Dance, Children’s Christmas Party, Java Hut and

Beach Day, the SAC organises special dinners celebrating

the cuisine and

customs of

various countries.

Our International

students discuss

possible menu choices

with Chef Napier, who

coordinates his talented kitchen staff to create outstanding

meals from the students’ home countries. The dining room

is decorated by the organizing committee, who also serve

the dinner and present an informative presentation about

their country at a student assembly. Last year Mexico, China,

Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and India were celebrated, as

well as American Thanksgiving.

SAC is also committed to the education and awareness

of global issues, which stimulates a variety of activities. In

October, a group of 30 senior students attended Free the

Children’s WE Day conference in Vancouver and returned

inspired to help the disadvantaged. In November, the

typhoon, Yolanda, struck the Philippines, which spurred

our team into action and kept our reps busy collecting

emergency funding to send to this devastated country.

In May, a new event “Speaking Out,” a public speaking

opportunity akin to London’s Hyde Park soap box orators,

was initiated by then Grade 11 student Tyler Pickford. On

a beautiful spring evening, an audience gathered at the

outdoor amphitheatre on Campbell Common to listen to a

dozen students speak, sing and rap on various social issues

and concerns. It is our intent to make this an annual event.

The SAC continues to encourage our busy Brentwood

students to maintain a healthy and active social life, as

well as, a philanthropic attitude towards others.

—Susan Quinton, Faculty Sponsor, SAC

In the Community

SAC/BEAT/SPARC


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A Life-Changing

ExperienceThursday, April 3, 2014

by Neil Robinson

We began our expedition with a long journey, much excitement and an anti-climatic arrival

into the busy, dirty city that is Lima…


The BEAT (Brentwood Environmental Action Team)

Agents of Change

Last school year The BEAT asked “what can the Brentwood

community do to reduce our environmental footprint?” This

question is relevant to our entire school community, as our

recently completed Strategic Plan includes sustainability as

an area of ongoing priority. Since our theme for the year

was “Agents of Change,” The BEAT focused on actions and

educational topics that would enable our community to

make positive change.

To raise awareness, during the fall The BEAT gave educational

presentations in weekly assemblies covering the topics of

waste reduction, proper waste streaming, and low impact

holiday buying. A goal for 2014-15 is to work with our

Facilities Department to provide three streaming options

across campus in order to become more effective in waste

diversion. Hopefully with continued education and diligence,

our Brentwood family will work to lower our impact.

The BEAT implemented the contest “Pizza on Patel” in

order to reduce the electrical consumption in our boarding

houses. During the contest weeks in April 2014, boarding

houses were encouraged to “unplug” in order to lower their

consumption. Mackenzie House, the proud winner for the

greatest decrease in usage, enjoyed pizza courtesy of Mr.

Patel. The message that was reinforced was to “disconnect

to reconnect.” Many opportunities to disconnect with

technology were offered throughout the course of the year.

Bonfires, hiking, swimming, a screening and discussion of

the movie Girl Rising, bottle drives and planting vegetables

in the school garden encouraged many students to engage

positively with our community.

In order to build community and increase awareness about

local issues, The BEAT also participated in a letter writing

campaign to protest the contaminated soil dumping in the

Shawnigan Lake Watershed. Three guest speakers from

Dwight International School presented valuable information

to students and staff. Another local event was our cleanup

of Somenos Marsh for World Wetlands Day. This is a yearly

cleanup when The BEAT works under the direction of

Paul Fletcher, our school Photography teacher and also

the President of the Somenos Marsh Society. While we

worked together to help our local environment, the value

of engaging youth along with leaders

in our community was clearly

evident.

The Brentwood family

continues to make

positive change

in our local and

global communities.

Clearly, by working

together as a

community, we can

all become agents of

change.

—Laura Richardson, Faculty

Sponsor, BEAT


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How Do They Do It?

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

by Jim Ganley

The life of a Brentwood staff member is rewarding, exciting, challenging and

occasionally exhausting. Well, maybe more than occasionally. Getting from…

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SPARC (Student Peer Assistance Resource Counsellors)

SPARC community volunteers amassed almost 2,000 hours

over the school year, by spending time with Alzheimer’s

patients at Acacia Lodge, at the Cairnsmore Lodge long

term care facility, those recovering in the hospital and with

children at a local licensed child care facility. The School’s

Charity Work Day meant all our students contributed

volunteer time in the community, resulting in over 1,950

volunteer hours $9,000 in donations was raised through

this work, with $1,200 being given to each of 7 local non-

profit organisations.

SPARC also provided 65 students

at Khowhemun school with

40 hot lunches each

over the school year…

that’s 2,600 bowls

of soup and about

1,500 cookies!! We

also squeezed in two

visits to the school,

playing and reading

with the kindergarten

and Grade 1 classes.

Our first ever Mental Health

Awareness Day-Let’s Talk was also

hosted by SPARC, as well as Drug Awareness Day for our

Grade 10 and 11 students.

Peer to Peer SPARC educators are a big part of the SPARC

initiative and they provided wellness sessions in the houses

on healthy relationships, body image, stress management

and cyber safety. They also lead wellness sessions on

flavored tobacco to Grade 7 students at George Bonner

School after attending a workshop from the Canadian Cancer

Society—the students received tremendous feedback and

an invitation to return for more health and wellness sessions

this year.

SPARC raised $10,000 for organisations such as BC Children’s

Hospital, the local food bank, Canadian Breast Cancer

Foundation and of course for our Khowhemun soup project

through various fundraisers, including car washes, hosting

a Mother’s Day brunch, hot dog sales, bake sales, Valentine

and Christmas candy grams, penny collections and Pink Day.

Well done to the SPARC team for all their good work in our

School community and beyond!

—Andrea Felix, Health & Wellness Counsellor

Number of Volunteer Hours byBrentwood Students | 2013-14

4,000


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Charity Work Day

Thursday, April 3, 2014

by Marius Felix

On Saturday, March 29th, the school reestablished Charity Work Day after a four

year hiatus. With the cooperation of our very hard working faculty and our…

Get to Know the OBE | Ryan Gallagher (Rogers ’03)

CURRENT CITY Victoria, BCCURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Family physicianDESCRIBE YOUR FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD EXPERIENCE IN THREE WORDS Growth, independence, friendshipWHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE TIME OF YEAR AT BRENTWOOD, AND WHY? April – Regatta and the start to spring/summer weather.WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO AN INCOMING BRENTWOOD STUDENT? Get involved, there are so many opportunities. The staff is very supportive and if you have an idea for the school or the extended community they will support you to make it possible. Examples from my experience were hand sanitizers at the school and working with staff on the initiation of recycling projects. WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST PERSONAL CHANGE FROM YOUR FIRST DAY AT BRENTWOOD, TO YOUR GRADUATION DAY? A growth in my independence and a reinforced sense of community.WHY SHOULD OLD BRENTONIANS CONSIDER ATTENDING AN EVENT AND GETTING INVOLVED WITH THEIR SCHOOL? It’s a great opportunity to connect with friends/classmates and helps to improve the experiences of future students.


Number of Volunteer Hours byBrentwood Students | 2013-14

4,000

PhilanthropyCELEBRATING

EveryGiftCounts.


Those whose generosity has paved the way for a succession of

building projects over the past twelve years will be delighted to read

that the Brentwood family continues to pay it forward. Perhaps it was

predictable that some measure of debt would be incurred with this

density of construction:

2002 – Maeda Health Centre

2003 – T. Gil Bunch Centre for Performing Arts

2006 – Allard House

2010 – Crooks Hall

2012 – Centre for Art and Humanities

Understandably, our Governors decided it was prudent, for the time being, that any future project must be fully funded

before proceeding. The new $5.5M girls’ residence currently under construction speaks to the commitment all those

who have helped with this much needed facility. Every student, boarder or day, male or female, will benefit from the

space and reallocation of students that this new House will provide when it opens in the fall of 2015. Sincere thanks go

to this remarkably generous group of donors.

Keeping Brentwood accessible to a broad range of worthy students remains an ongoing priority, and those responsible

for the growth of the Brentwood Endowment to $10.6M over the past 15 years can take great satisfaction from the

income stream it provides, most of which is dedicated to financial assistance. For the first time in Brentwood’s history,

an academic department is being partially funded from our Endowment thanks to the generosity and vision of a lead

donor, and the hope is that others will also contribute, to ultimately fully endow our Learning Centre.

The 14 students this year whose Brentwood experience has been made possible by gifts to our Bursary Now Fund

would want me to convey their personal thanks, as would their parents. Need I say more!

A significant highlight this year is the 30% growth in our Annual Giving Programme, for nothing more effectively validates

the commitment of lead donors than the support of many through annual gifts received each year. A major gift in its

own right, Annual Giving this year collectively contributed $714,249 to immediate school needs and enhancements:

21st century classroom furnishings and technology, the AP Art studio upgrade, the Bursary Now Fund, the Alex House

restoration, rowing shells, robotics equipment… and the list goes on.

With sincere thanks, we dedicate this section of the Brentonian to all named in the following pages for support which

has moved Brentwood ahead and continues to secure its future. Students and their parents, staff and Governors join

me in conveying their appreciation to each of you.

John Allpress DEPUTY HEAD OF SCHOOL

Celebrating Philanthropy


There are a few distinctive moments in life when things come around full circle, providing

meaningful opportunities for reflection. As an Old Brentonian from the Class of 1982,

my Brentwood life has come full circle seeing my nieces and nephews, and now my own

daughter, Hanna, attend the school. Brentwood has a special place among my family, and

it gives me great pleasure to witness the student experience through the lens of current

parent, uncle, and Governor. I joined the Brentwood Board of Governors two years ago,

and I am encouraged by the progress the school has made in only 24 months.

One of the nine strategic priorities that emerged from Brentwood’s ten-year strategic plan is to create a culture of

philanthropy. More specifically, we must have a “pay it forward” approach for our School to ensure that future generations

are able to enjoy the Brentwood experience.

While there is much heavy lifting to be done, I am pleased to report that Brentwood saw increases in participation and

donations received across our community. Our donors responded to the call to action to support priority initiatives

impacting every Brentwood student, including programmes, financial assistance, the new girls’ dorm, faculty development,

and 21st century learning furnishings and technology.

I want to stress how proud and grateful I am to all of our donors for supporting Brentwood to the best of their abilities.

As part of the Brentwood family, you can help our school live its mission to open minds and hearts for life. Much has

been accomplished this year, but I cannot help but feel that the best is yet to come.

Sincerely,

John McNeill (Whittall ’82, CP ’17)CHAIR, ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

Message from the

Chair, Advancement CommitteeBRENTWOOD BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Distribution of Giving

FRIENDS /OTHER

FACULTY/STAFF

PAST PARENTS

ALUMNI

CURRENT PARENTS

4%5%

24%25%

42%454035302520151050

EveryGiftCounts.


When the Brentwood College Foundation was established in 2000, the Trustees set an ambitious

goal: to raise $20 million by the year 2020. It is exciting to see how our Brentwood family has

responded to this goal with steady and generous donations to endow financial assistance

and special programmes.

This year, in addition to some leading gifts, almost 25% of donations to Annual Giving were

specifically designated to the Foundation. These contributions, together with our sound

investment policy, now bring the Foundation total to $10.6 million!

The Trustees are encouraged that, with this kind of ongoing support, we are well on track to achieving the goal.

Clearly Brentwood has a generous community of donors who recognize the need for a strong endowment, ensuring

that the school remains accessible to a wide range of students from different financial backgrounds, and providing extra

funding to our specialized programmes so they continue to flourish. On behalf of the Foundation Board, many thanks!

Sincerely,

Kip Woodward (Senior, ’74)CHAIR, BRENTWOOD COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Message from the

Chair, Brentwood College FoundationFOUNDATION TRUSTEES

Foundation Growth

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On behalf of the 2013-2014 Parent Committee, I would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone

who participated in Annual Giving this past year. What a finish!

The entire committee enjoyed connecting with a number of parents over the course of the year,

both at the various social functions and through our telephone outreach to discuss the importance

of Annual Giving in our school community. The Parent Committee also launched the inaugural

Regatta Silent Auction this year with some fantastic items, raising a very successful $8,700 for the

Boat Fund in one day. Many thanks to our generous auction donors for your fabulous contributions!

The amazing final Annual Giving total is the direct result of so many of you joining in with a donation. When all of us do

what we can to help, we make a significant impact on the Brentwood experience, not only for our own children, but

their peers and future students as well. Many thanks for your generous support.

Stephanie MulveyPARENT COMMITTEE CHAIR 2013-2014

Annual Giving Parent CommitteeWell done to this year’s Annual Giving Parent Committee! We are most grateful for their commitment and hard work!

Stephanie Mulvey, CHAIR (Rielly Milne, Class of ’14);

Sheila Bailey (Shannon, Class of ’11, and Patrick, Class of

’14); Heather Crandall (Elizabeth, Class of ’12, and Tom,

Class of ’15); Shelley Crawford (Bryn, Class of ’16); Chris

and Rebecca Ford (Evan, Class of ’14 and Sarah, Class

of ’27); Judith Harder (Hilton ’77, Rhiannon Foster, Class

of ’98, Amber Harder, Class of ’03, & Julian, Class of ’17);

Mairi Pigeon ( Jacqueline, Class of ’13 and Rachel, Class

of ’16); Pam Richmond ( John Childs, Class of ’13, and

Jaclyn Childs, Class of ’16); Leslie Scragg (Katlan, Class of ’16)

Parent Committee and Volunteers

Distribution of Annual Giving Funds

SCHOLARSHIPSAND AWARDS

ENDOWMENT

CAPITALPROJECTS

UNDESIGNATED

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The impact of donations on our students’ Brentwood experience each year is significant. Below is a list of some of the

things this year’s Annual Giving contributions enabled us to do.

Academics▫ Installed two new 21st Century Learning classrooms

(inset, right)

▫ Installed new projectors and interactive touch

boards in all the classrooms on the top floor of

the Ross Centre

▫ Featured several guest speakers

▫ Purchased extra robotics equipment

▫ Purchased a prototype solar powered greenhouse

with acroponics

▫ Funded The Tin Project, a Grade 11 Collaborative

Learning Project incorporating Science, English,

History and Drama

▫ Installed new Canadian web-based software in the

library, allowing students to request and reserve

books on-line, as well as see a list of their text

books and borrowed books.

Student Financial Aid ▫ Provided financial aid through Bursary Now donations and Foundation disbursements to mission-centred, worthy

students.

Your Annual Giving Donations at Work!

Your Donations Provided…CLASSROOMS OF THE FUTURE

▫ The innovative new learning-based furniture allows for 16 different classroom configurations, from lecture to discussion, group work to formal assessment. Flexible learning spaces support interactive, collaborative, participatory learning, complementing more traditional teaching styles.

▫ Chairs are designed to allow some movement. Research shows that there is a strong relationship between brain activity and kinesthetic stimulation; giving students increased opportunities to move while seated triggers increased levels of attention and concentration.

▫ Each desk comes with its own whiteboard for presentations, group work, or as a divider to create a private work space.

▫ Our new interactive touch boards and projection system enables up to four presentations to be projected at once, allowing teachers to review and compare student work directly from their devices, and a shift to student delivery of group presentations.


Athletics▫ Purchased two 4s for the Rowing Club (one funded

by the Boat Fund, one funded by a donor, right)

▫ Upgraded weight equipment from barbells and

dumbbells to locks and medicine balls

▫ Provided financial assistance for sports tours

General▫ Upgraded the furniture in McNeill Centre, with all

the selections being made by students

▫ Funded Leadership 11 at the Shawnigan Lake

Easter Seal Camp, the Grade 9 Strathcona Lodge

trip, and the Grade 10 day at Camp Qwanoes

▫ Increased wireless coverage, including the gym

and the fields

▫ Increased the speed of the campus network

▫ Funded professional development opportunities

for our faculty

▫ Contributed to the Alex House restoration (right)

Arts▫ Purchased a new sound console, ensuring that

technical theatre students continue to work with

up to date professional equipment (inset, right)

▫ Purchased a new speaker system for the theatre

▫ Installed a white board in the Asper Room, enabling

students to see performances and concerts as well

as adding a visual component to the teaching of

playing an instrument

Your Donations Provided…NEW SOUND CONSOLE

▫ The updated sound console moves us from an ANALOG TO DIGITAL system, keeping students current with audio technology, ensuring accurate reproduction of audio performances, and providing audiences with a consistent performance experience whether they are in the front row or the balcony.

EveryGiftCounts.


Your Generosity

Wayfinders – Double Torch ($2,000,000+)Art and Mary-Jane Crooks

Wayfinders ($1,000,000+)Allard Foundation & Highbury FoundationPip & Catherine HolmesGeorge & Karen KillyWoody & Sherrill MacLarenDuncan & Verda McNeillPatrick & Beryl Campbell Charitable Trust

Founders’ Council ($500,000+)Audain Foundation for the Visual ArtsAlan & Kitty BrownleeTom Heathcott & Linda Southern Heathcott

Millie LivingstonDavid W. G. MackenzieMark & Suzanne McNeillTony Novak

Leaders’ Council ($250,000+)Juniper FoundationMichael & Donna KanovskyPeter KuttelKyosuke & Junko MaedaShoji & Akiko MaedaRon McNeilDoug & Karen McNeillBruce Saville & Kennedy SavilleJohn Watson

Governors’ Council ($100,000+)David A. AsperDaniel & Jenny BesterJohn & Trish CosulichAtholl & Deirdre CropperEdmonton Community FoundationVern & Sherri FauthFred & Heather GallagherDan & Wendy JarvisDale & Bronwen LapointeBetty LiEric Lin & Mei-Ling Lin ShuVern & Betty LyonsLauchlin A. LyonsRod & Marilyn MacDonaldBill & Gail McCormickChip & Molly MeredithJ. Ward Phillips FamilyJohn QueenDiana RahmeColin P. RutherfordIan & Beverley SisettMrs. Gordon T. SouthamPatrick StewartThe Turyk-Bingham FamilyVancityVancouver FoundationWheaton Family FoundationDick & Lyn WhittallPeter & Alice WongGerry & Elaine WoodThe Woodward FamilyJohn, Kris and Tim Yewchuk6 Anonymous

Head’s Circle ($50,000+)Ken & Bonny BlackRobert & Heather BrinkKathey BryanJae-Sik Cha & Eun-Joo KimRobin K. W. Chan & Renee Y.L. ChanSteve & Alison DeNureLynn & Rhys EytonKen Fok & Fanny SiuMartin & Dennine GilesAlastair W. GillespieAndrew & Nicola Hersant

Brian & Jill KenningGeorge KiddEdward & Sara KozelGeon Lee & Hye Young ChoiJudson & Diane MacorElizabeth MartinMike & Eliner Maxwell-SmithLeona McKillopThe McLernon Family & Colliers

InternationalEarle & Janice O’BornPeter & Linda OlukJack & Jane PauEdward Pitoniak & Kate BarbeerThe John & Barbara Poole FoundationAndrew & Lynn PurdeyNorman RedcliffeThe Forrest Rogers FamilyRosegarten-Horowitz FundThe David Schneider FamilyGwenny SoRalph Jr. and Catherine ThrallRaymond & Katherine TongCedric Walker1 Anonymous

Patrons’ Circle ($25,000+)John & Celia AllpressKris & Sharlene AndersonRoly & Ruth BullDwayne & Adeen BunningChris & Monica ChanTai-Liang & Hsiu Hsia ChenJudy DavisBill, Helen, John & Michael FitzpatrickNorm & Pat FrancisBrock HarrisDoug & Sharyn HigginsonDavid Hollands and Carol PrantnerBlair HornHull Family FoundationYuquo KawasakiDiane & Irving Kipnes FoundationDick KoetsierLeo & Betty KrysaBert & Matty LangFrank & Louisa Lee

Cumulative gifts are recognized below. On behalf of all who study or work on this magnificent campus, we acknowlege the remarkable generosity of those who have advanced our school. Thank you!

DONOR PROFILE

Thoughts from Annual Giving Supporter

Jenny SheldonParent of Otie Gersten ’04, Kira Gersten ‘06, Geneva Gersten ‘09, Conner Crabtree (Class of ’16), and Nikolas Crabtree (Class of ’18)

Making the ordinary extraordinary… every day… requires sustained effort. Our family participates in Brentwood’s Annual Giving campaign by contributing each year. Having run a research and education organization for 17 years, I recognize the importance of flexibility and continuity within the operating budget – the flexibility provided by annual gift

contributions allows for institutional innovation. We choose to support Brentwood with a (modest but faithful) annual gift. Brentwood’s Annual Giving campaign is part of our family’s annual planning. Each year we set aside our contribution to support innovation as well as Brentwood’s essential commitment to fundamentals. As the parent of five Brentonians, I know I can count on the lifelong value of a Brentwood education for each of my children. It is Brentwood’s unique commitment to nurturing the whole child, in the larger context of a global focus, that provides the foundation for a well-considered adult life.


Hae June Lim & Youn Sook KimPaul & Shining LiuThe McLean FoundationBruce McPheeTed & Judy MillsDavid & Gretchen MitchellDoug MorcomJeff Murton & Kathryn AdrianClyde & Lynne OgilvieKeishi & Yoshiko OkumaLillian and Leroy Page FoundationSoonchun Park & Kyungmi KimRick & Velisha PaskuskiGerry, Andrea, Tom & Andrew PennellsPirie FoundationKaren & Neal PirieJohn and Margaret PittsBill & Marian RossPeter & Indre SemogasRobert SiceloffAndries & Twiny SmitMike & Barbara StoneDick & Hope StrobleTim & Suzy TokarskyRene & Karin Van HarenNancy Van LaekenVictoria FoundationPeter & Sue WagenerJack & Beverley WallaceBiff & Dianne WheelerStuart & Corinne WolfeJayson Woodbridge & Helen MawsonMaw YangJe-Uk Yeon & Jung-Ae LeeChih-Chen & Li-Wen YuShung-Hsiung YuPeter & Diane Zell4 Anonymous

Brentonians’ Circle ($10,000+)Howard AddisonGordon & Shannon Allan & familySheila & Kirk BaileyArt & Carol BarberErnie & Jean BeaudinRay & Christine BeaulieuJohn & Barbara BeddomeStephen & Kathy BellringerMichael & Karen BerginAndrew & Shannon BoddyJo & Shirley BriggsJohn & Marg Briggs, Colin & Shaun BriggsBrian & Liz BrownJohn BuckJean & Gil BunchFlorence V. Burden Foundation

Ik Sung Byeun & Eun Suk ShinThe Cable FamilyBill CallinThe Candy FamilyBruce & Pam CarlsonStephanie CarlsonJohn & Jennifer CarrPaul CastnerAlan ChanPeter & Diane ChanChao-Jung & Hsiao-Ming ChangOllive & Hannah ChengJohn Chen-WingMiles & Gwen ClyneRuss CmolikDrew & Jodi CraigDon DanardJohn & Sandra DavisDonna & Bob DeckerAnne-Marie DecoreDejan & Vida DordevichPaul & Cathy DouglasThe Dutcyvich FamilyThe Edmunds FamilyHarry & Sandy FordCraig & Cynthia FrancisJohn Frank & Delia JampelRobin & Jessie FrenchCurtis GarlandRita GausmanMarie GenestThe Genge FamilyGrant & Beth GilliesGovernor – AnonymousAdam GraySteven Hammerschlag & Debra ReynoldsEllen HansenSandy & Isobel HardieLinda HardyRob & Lori HatchDon & Natalie HattonGary & Su Yuan HoStephen Ho & Susan LeeYong Ho & Mi Jeong KimMichael HolmesJohn HoltKathryn HoltAndrew HousserThe Hunter Family FoundationBette JohnsJohn & Maria KavanaghPhilip Keele & Kim KartushynDennis King & Jackie BrumfieldKevin & Doris KuoStephen & Ruth Laird

Polly Lau & John WherryNathan & Judy LauferCraig LightheartHank Lin & Jessie HsuKevin & Ann LoveBob & Barbara LynchRobert & Leslie MackayJohn Mackie & Kate EckerJohn & Lynn MadiganSayuri MaedaImtiaz & Shahinool ManjiKenna Creer ManosKyle MarshJoann MartinPeter MathiesonAnthony & Susan MazzarellaRalph & Ann McClellanLiam McGowanBill & Ruth McIntoshRobert McLennanJohn & Marie McNeillBertha McVicarBruce MilneDennis & Kathy MolnarBill & Barbara MorkillHyung Sun Park & Mi Sook Lim

Grant & Tara PaulsonDan & Gail PhilippsonFrances Allan PlauntThe Raffin Family Supporting Foundation

of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund

Harry & Anne RangeThe Ratzke FamilyRaymond James Canada FoundationLloyd & Traecy ReddingtonBlake & Nicky RichardsonEd & Betsy RichardsonDavid Rinning & Margaret MorganCharles Ruigrok & Jacqueline PaterChris SchmelzleBryan & Patti Scott-MoncrieffDong-Pyo Seo & Hyung Soon ParkKyung-Rok SeungDick & Emmy SevilleDavid & Mary Margaret ShawCori Simms & Gary LastKevin SkinnerRichard & Shannon TannerColin TassinTammie (Morrison) & Tony TorigliaThomas & Anne TsuiAsahi & Yuiko Uno

DONOR PROFILE

Craig Lightheart (Senior, ’73)

Rob Soukop, Class of 1973, was a Brentonian who was almost always in a buoyant mood and used smiles to drive troubles away. Enthusiastic about Brentwood and life in general, he was always thoughtful, considerate, polite and friendly to staff and students alike. A good athlete, Rob is most remembered at Brentwood for his love of golf. Tragically, while vacationing in Mexico over the Christmas holidays in his Grade 12 year, Rob was the victim of a shark attack. To honour his high school friend and roommate, in the fall of 2013, Craig Lightheart (Senior, ’73) established the Rob Soukop Memorial Sports Tour Bursary, providing an invaluable annual subsidy for student athletes to participate in a team tour if their family is unable to fund it. In Rob’s memory, Craig’s gift is giving these students a chance to share this bonding experience with their teammates, and build life-long memories in the process. His generous gesture is testament to the bond formed between Brentonians and the power of philanthropy.


Maury & Barbara Van VlietVik & Tina VasvaniSamara Walbohm & Joe ShlesingerGrant WeaverFred & Judith WelshWilliam and Jadeene WheatonBetty WhiteBill & Marion WieseDarcy & Janet WillJohn & Leslie WilsonCourtenay WolfeTe Heng WuPaul & Priscilla YipYasuo & Hiromi YoneyaGraham & Alex Young15 Anonymous

Torch Society ($5,000+)George & Avril AbakhanBruce AbelDon & Lois AbelJoan AndersonRobert Angle & Muriel Guillaume-AngelJenica AshlieMaurice & Beverley BaucheMike BestMurray, Kathryn & Carra BowesMichael BrownBrian & Leslie CarrLeon CheungTodd & Suzanne ChuckryEric ClarkeJason ClassonJoseph & Frances CohenRod & Fusako ConstableThe Corkal FamilyWade DavisRob DixonEnrico & Aline DobrzenskyMichael DoneganiJohn & Ann DuftonDavid DutcyvichOdd & Gisela EdstrandMurray & Carol EricksonJohn EymannMarius & Andrea FelixGottfried and Anke FischerPatty FischerRuth FlynnScott Frandsen & RBCTerry & Kate FreemanRita FungGFS Gordon Food ServiceCatherine GibbonsAndrew GillespieNicholas & Julia Glass

David & Brette HamptonWilliam & Lois HarnStephen HayneIra Hess-WellerNorman Hildes-HeimTina Hittenberger & Lauren SelmanFraser Hodge & Wendy BakerDave Holland & Lynn ShawRichard & Susan HolmesDouglas Homer-DixonGary HughesMichael Hummel & Kathleen KellyMichael & Donna HutchisonByoung-Chul Hyun & Hye Jung WonBill & Marly IllerbrunYun Keoun Jeong & Oak Lan KimBill & Jessica JesseDavid Jiles & Carol DennyJohn & Heather KahanThe Keirle FamilyRon J. KellyJim & Janet KennedyJong-Won KimTae Sik KimWoong-Seub & Kwang Yeun KimLarry & Lisa KonopskiWalter & Karen KosteckyjMarina KushnirBill & Denny LangLijia Li & Ximing JiaoGreg & Marilyn MackMichelle MacLarenRobert & Carol ManningScott MathesonRoss & Donna MathewsonYoshihito & Michico MatsudaEan & Pat MaxwellHeather McBrideGraeme & Patty McCauleyVern & Sandra McShaneJamie McTavish & Karen FlavelleTony MedinaPaul & Suzanne MerrimanStanley A. MilnerIvan & Arunya MindlinDavid & Carol MorrisonStephanie Mulvey & Chris BrowneMike & Karen MurkowskiBill & Kelly NielsenDan O’BrienJohn O’Brien-BellHarold & Diana OliverJoan & Dave ParkGerry Parks & Bonny O’ConnorBud & Wendy Patel

DONOR PROFILE

Ben Coull (Rogers, 2010)3rd YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENT & VARSITY ROWER, UBC

Why do you support Brentwood’s annual giving campaign?I was able to attend Brentwood because of the generous donors that support the school, enabling many students to experience opportunities they would not get elsewhere. Supporting Brentwood’s annual giving

campaign allows me to give back to the school that opened so many amazing opportunities for me, and in turn, allows me to do the same for future Brentwood students.

Do you have a particular area of the school where you like to direct your support? If yes, why?As a member of the Brentwood Rowing Club from grade 8 to grade 12, I like to direct my support to Brentwood’s rowing program. Now, as an engineering student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), I am a member of UBC’s varsity rowing team, competing throughout Canada and the United States. Most recently, I was selected to be a member of the Canadian National team traveling to Gravelines, France to complete in the 2014 University World’s Rowing Championships. Rowing has been a major part of my life and has taught me many valuable qualities that have carried through and helped me with my university career. I hope many more students can benefit from Brentwood’s excellent programme and the opportunities and life-lessons it provides.

In your opinion, what makes Brentwood special?Brentwood provides amazing opportunities for its students. Its unique tripartite system of academics, athletics and the arts allows students to achieve their full potential in whatever they want to pursue. It challenged me academically and athletically, while encouraging me to discover artistic talents that I would not otherwise have known I had. What truly makes Brentwood special? For me, Brentwood is more than a school; Brentwood is my family.

Do you have an inspiring Brentwood experience you would like to share?Standing on the podium, winning gold at the CSSRA Championships would be one highlight for me during my years at Brentwood; however, if I really think about it, I would have to honestly say my entire five years attending Brentwood were my inspiring experiences. Without Brentwood, I would not be where I am today, and I am grateful for all the opportunities, life-long friendships and help and support I received during my time there.

Andrew Butler (Whittall ’09), left, with Ben Coull (Rogers ’12).


Lorna PatersonGary & Lydia PawliukLaurie (Rutherford) PedersonDaniel & Trudy PekarskyJim & Sandra PerryStef & Jeff PhilippJim & Celia PicklesRob PierceBlair & Mairi PigeonCara Gordon PotterEstate of Brent RawlinsonThe Raz-Guzman FamilyMike & Susan ReynoldsBill & Helen RoachAshley & Cheryl RobbinsLeslie & Susie RuddRobert & Shirley SalvailPeter ScarrowGary, Mary, Steven & Erika SchultzRob Scott & Mary AllenSheila SerupHoward & Linda ShannonBarb (Dyson) SharpeDerek SharpeDan & Marnie SilbergeldSimon & Pamela SnellgroveTad & Jeanne SommervilleStephen & Nancy (Liden) SorensenDon & Joan StanleyRob & Suzy StephenJudy StewartCharlie & Kwang Soon SuhEd & Shirley SzerzeRalph ThrallTides Canada FoundationTim Topper & Mary MartinChien-Hua & Lin Mei Yun TsaiMing TsaiRichard & Barbara TsoiTerry & Jill UkrainecDavid Uncles & FamilyGeoff ValeThe Van Keken FamilyChris Van VlietNeil & Miriam VosHans & Margit WalbohmSheila Wappel-McLeanPeeter & Mary WesikEdna WidenmaierAlan & Brenda WilliamsMike & Julie WilliamsCarol WoodwardPhilip Yuen and Shirley ChenWeimin Zhang7 Anonymous

De Manu In Manum Legacy GiftsBruce Abel (1982)John and Celia AllpressSheila and Kirk BaileyKelly BradleyJean and Gil BunchConfidential – GovernorConfidential – Old Brentonian

(Class of 1976)Atholl and Deirdre CropperThe Crowley FamilyAnne-Marie DecoreKierstin DeWest (1991)Vern and Sherri FauthAlastair Gillespie (1941)Adam Gray (1992)Brock Harris (1993)Karen Hedquist and Terry MarshallPip (Class of 1941) and Catherine HolmesJohn Holt (1982)Sandor HorvathGeorge Kidd (1936)George (1964) and Karen KillyBarbara KingIain and Sally McLeanChip MeredithBill (1965) and Barbara MorkillLaurie (Rutherford) Pederson (1973)Andrea and Gerry PennellsJohn L. QueenNorman Redcliffe and Gwen CarlsonRebecca (Day, 1980) and Bill ReynoldsChristopher Rumball and Ruth NicholsonIan and Beverley SisettRobert St. G. Stephens (1941)Terry and Jill UkrainecGrant Weaver (1965)Chuck (1974) and Cora WillsStuart and Corinne WolfeKip Woodward (1974)

If there is an error or

omission in these lists,

please accept our sincere

apologies and notify

Lara McDonald

at 250.743.5521 or

[email protected]

Reunion Gift In September 2012, close to 40 members of the Class of 1982 returned to campus to celebrate their 30th reunion.

Nadine (Pulos) Sheppard (Class of 1982), with input from her classmates, put some thoughts on paper about the experience.

We are a lucky bunch to have a very connected class. When we come together for a reunion, we suspend the stuff that propels our busy lives back at home and delight in picking up where we left off as “Yahoo’s!” What makes our reunions so special is the enthusiasm and commitment our group shares… What was special about our most recent reunion was spending time on campus with our beloved teachers, especially the ones who made a trip just to see us. It made our gathering complete.

Three words to describe our class are creative, expressive and enterprising. Many more words would wholly describe our unique group… or it could be summed up as sui generis.

Three words to describe Brentwood are: unforgettable, charmed and adored. After our reunion visit, first-class, changed and spectacular are words which best describe our reactions to the impressive transformation.

All Brentonians have a bond through the shared campus life experience, and the positive influences of their teachers. We are proud to be Brentwood alums because of both the experiences and life-long friends we made.

Along with their Yahoo ’82 spirit, a ton of funny stories and a touch of nostalgia, the Class of 1982 also brought with them a collective “Reunion Gift” to present to Brentwood. “We decided to make a Class of 1982 gift to the school to show our appreciation. Our donation was the best way to say “thank you” to the school, teachers and staff.”

The Class of 1983 continued the tradition of returning to campus for their 30th reunion, and they, too, presented Brentwood with a Reunion Gift. It is inspiring to see Old Brentonians contributing to their school in recognition of the opportunities they were given, and in turn helping to enhance the experience of current and future students – de manu in manum!

Since her son Ty Siceloff started at Brentwood in 2002, Millie Livingston

has been an engaged member of the Brentwood community, attending rugby

games, school events and regional receptions. Ty graduated in 2007 as House

Captain of Whittall, Captain of Rugby and the winner of the Appleton Trophy.

Her daughter Katie Siceloff graduated in 2013 as Captain of Mackenzie House

and winner of the Kathleen Bryan Memorial Award.

From the outset, Millie expressed her commitment to supporting the school.

Her first very generous gift helped with the construction of Crooks Hall, in

recognition of which the conference room off the main dining hall has been

named the Livingston Room.

Upon Katie’s graduation, as a gesture of appreciation for the positive influence

Brentwood had on her two children, Millie made a lead gift to establish an

endowment for the Learning Centre, guaranteeing funding in perpetuity

for staffing, professional development and resources for this increasingly

important and much-in-demand programme. She chose to direct her support

to this programme because she believes it is fundamentally important that

Brentwood continues to embrace kids with diverse academic strengths.

The Learning Centre provides a structured, supportive and enabling environment to assist students with learning style

differences to develop their own effective learning strategies. The programme helps students understand how they

learn, develop skills such as note-taking, time management, organization, study strategies, exam taking skills, effective

complementary technology and self-advocating skills, while also leveraging their strengths.

Through Millie’s initiative, Brentwood’s Learning Centre becomes the first academic programme to be partially endowed

and it is Millie’s hope that other families will follow her lead. She is passionate about supporting all learners.

Millie recognizes appropriate, timely support can have a profound influence on students with learning style differences

and fully endorses the need to assist these young people to become independent learners who are confident and

motivated to pursue success at Brentwood and beyond. In establishing this endowment Millie has ensured that resources

for students with learning style differences will be available. As the mother of two Brentonians, her extraordinary gift

pays it forward for the next generation of Brentwood students!

On the Livingston Room dedication plaque, Millie has included a quote which she thought would inspire Brentwood

students and staff. It also reflects her own perspective on helping others.

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others

that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” – Nelson Mandela

We thank Millie for the insightful nature of her generous gift that will benefit generations of Brentwood students!

Learning Centre Endowment


For thirty-six years, Rob MacLean inspired and encouraged

Brentwood students through his passion for art history

and history, so it was especially meaningful when Sloan Dickey (Privett, Class of 2009) , together with his parents,

Charley Dickey and Sheila Wyckoff-Dickey, returned to

the Brentwood campus to honour Mr. MacLean prior to

his retirement in June.

Sloan and Rob MacLean know one another well, for in

his Senior year, Sloan took three of his five academic

classes with Mr. MacLean – Art History 12AP, History 12 and

Comparative Government & Politics 12AP! In fact, Sloan’s

relationship with Mr. MacLean is unique for no other Brentwood student has been taught three courses by the same

teacher in one year, and this is unlikely to be repeated. In addition to his academic subjects, Sloan was also a member

of Grad Council, Captain of Jazz Choir, Captain of Tennis, and performed in the musical and senior acting productions.

Through their family’s Juniper Foundation, the Dickeys have been great supporters of the Crooks Hall and Centre for

Art and Humanities projects, which have, quite literally, transformed the Brentwood experience. As a family they seized

the opportunity this provided to acknowledge Rob MacLean’s tremendous influence on Sloan’s education, on behalf of

all Brentonians who have benefited from Mr. MacLean’s teaching.

On May 24th, 2014, the southwest classroom in the Centre for Art and Humanities, in which Rob taught for the final

two years of his career, was officially dedicated the MacLean Room. The Dickey and MacLean families were joined by

Mark Wismer, Andrea & Gerry Pennells, John & Celia Allpress and Bud & Wendy Patel at a small private ceremony.

Rob MacLean and Sloan Dickey (Privett, ’09) unveil the MacLean Room plaque.


Dedication of the MacLean Room

EveryGiftCounts.


Your Generosity CONTINUES

Bruce Abel (1982)Ron Abramski (1983)Jack Allpress (2004)John and Celia Allpress Oliver (1996) and Robyn AmielBruce and Inga AndersonDr. Richard Anderson and Dr. Linda KirschRobyn Angel (1983)Robert Angle and Muriel Guillaume-AngleDon Armitage and Lorraine Blake Jenica AshlieAssaly FamilyR. P. Attisha Family TrustRaymond Attisha (1983)Tim Attridge and Catherine LancasterSheila and Kirk BaileyJohn and Kim BaraksoTan Barkley (1983)Tanya and Blake BarrettWalter and Cecile BarryDavid and Carolyn BassettAkodo BaujcxiudScott BayleyOwen and Polly BaylisLuc Beaudet and Lisa HartmanThe Beck FamilySteve BejanskiAlfredo Berber (1981) and Monica Cruz

Michael and Karen BerginHugo and Arlene BertozziDaniel and Jenny BesterGary BirtwistleShannon and Andrew Boddy Peter Bontkes and Michelle RedfernTrevor and Amanda BoquistBrachet FamilyKelly BradleyJohn and Dianne BraithwaiteBreens and KawamurasJim and Jenny BroereBrian and Liz BrownCindy and Alvin BrownMichael Brown (2002) Dwayne and Adeen BunningTom (1973) and Lori BurleyDavid Burton (1993)Mrs. James ButterfieldDan CairdGlen and Laurie CalkinsBill CallinPatrick and Beryl Campbell Charitable

TrustThe Candy FamilyBruce (1964) and Pam CarlsonBrian (1980) and Leslie Carr Hersh Kline and Catherine Carr

John and Jennifer CarrRhonda and Kirk CazaAlpheus Chan (2004)Michael and Rae Ann CharalambousBrandon Cheng (2004)John M. Chen-Wing Ryan Chen-Wing (1993) Yu Ting ChiuJ. Leslie and B. ChristensenDavid and Gigi ChuaFiona and Terry Clare Jill Clark (1984)Miles and Gwen ClyneMike and Barbara ColborneColliers InternationalMark Collinson (2000)Paul Collis and Karen Handford Marla (Mattice) Connor (1983)Rod and Fusako Constable Ben Coull (2010)David and Kate Coull Steve and Sheila Cowie Shelley and Paul CrawfordArt and Mary Jane Crooks Claire Crooks (1991)Hew (1986) and Kate CrooksMorgan Crooks (1994)Atholl and Deirdre Cropper

Tony and Val Crossley Dada FamilyJoey (Snyder) Dahlstrom (1991)John (1984) and Sandra DavisJudy DavisLorne De Paoli and Connie WooGord and Sally Deck Donna and Bob Decker Alison (Williams, 1977) and Steve DeNureAndrew and Melanie DigneyBob and Darcy DillardRobert Dixon (1994)Peter Dobell (1983)Countess Aline DobrzenskyE.W. KneelandFrank and Bettina DreekeThe Dutcyvich FamilyEdmonton Community Foundation –

Foote Family FundRobert Edmunds and Lesley HayesPeggy and Richard Elmes Doug Ewing (1983)Marshall Farris (1983)Warren FeatherstoneMarius (1977) and Andrea Felix Laura FerreiraAndrea (McDonald) Flaa (1975)John and Andrea Flintoft

Thank you to our 2013-2014 donors! Listed below are the names of all those who have contributed to Brentwood College in the period from July 2013 to June 2014. Thank you for including Brentwood in your charitable giving this year. We are truly grateful.

Annual Giving by Year

2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-20142013 20142012 20132011 20122010 20112009 20100

100,000

200,000

300,000

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700,000

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501,844 506,665 500,358 561,149

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Julio Florez and Christine BurtonMike and Maggie FlynnChris and Rebecca FordBruce Foreman (1984)Steve Forward and Elaine ReadP.E. and Josephine FrangouDelia Jampel and John FrankJohn Fraser (1983)The Frisch FamilyBlake GageRyan Gallagher (2003)Jim Ganley and Jill NapierN. and H. GhobrialCatherine GibbonsMarty and Dennine GilesAlastair Gillespie (1941) Grant (1981) and Beth (Newton,1983)

GilliesPeggy Gilmour Sergey Gladkiy and Lana MakarovaSalomon GonzalezGovernor – AnonymousColleen and Graeme GriffithBetsy Hall-Findlay Steven Hammerschlag and Debra ReynoldsDavid (1980) and Brette HamptonThe Handel FamilyJudith Harder (1977) Brock Harris (1993)Geoff and Keltie HarrisHarris MazdaHeffy and Linda HartonoPam Havens (1983)Brian Hawksworth (1971)Tom Heathcott and Linda Southern

HeathcottKaren Hedquist and Terry MarshallMargaret HelliwellNicola and Andrew Hersant Andrew Higginson (2003)David Hollands and Carol PrantnerBruce Homer (1969)Doug Homer-Dixon (1944) Blair Horn (1979) Tanya Horn and Ian ScanlanAndrew Housser (1991)Don Huestis and Ghislaine LauzonGinny Hughes (1983)Sean Hugo (1983)Hull FamilyHenry Jackson and Claire LichtenfelsJane and Mark Jackson The Jarvis Family Yufeng Jiang

Carol Denny and David JilesSurj and Colleen JohelBrian and Cobi JohnstonClayton and Kate Johnston Patrick Johnston (2006)Eric Jones (1983)Sarah Hall and Derek JonsonJuniper FoundationK. Kartushyn and P. KeeleThe Keirle FamilyRon Kelly and Margot HillmanMike Holmes (1978)William Kelly (1948) Udo and Anna KenkliesBrian (1967) and Jill Kenning Caroline Kenning (2003)George (1964) and Karen KillyJ. Eaton and N. KimberleyArthur and Mariola Kloc in memory of

Raphael KlocSuresh Kotha and Gabrielle GerhardDavid and Lisa KrasnyKiichi Kurosu Holley (Kushniryk) Schwindt (1980)Stephen and Ruth LairdBill Lancashire and Jennifer LawNaomi (Melhuish) Larkins (1998)Lourdes and John LawrenceMichel and Debra LeBlancBrent and Melanie LeeChang Soo and Hyunjoo LeeGeon Lee and Hye Young ChoiSeung and Kyeonghee LeeLeighton Family Dan (1985) and Cheri LethinTim Lethin (1993)Mike Levy (1983)Craig Lightheart (1973)Eric Lin and Mei-Ling Lin ShuDan and Christine LittleJin Liu and Lucy YeMillie LivingstonBonnie LoewenDavid (1990) and Andrea LoewenKevin and Ann LoveAndrew Lyall (1983) Parker and Virginia MacCarthyAl and Nancy MacConnachieMargot (Lang) MacEwen (1990)Sue (Solloway, 1976) and Stewart

MacintoshDavid W.G. Mackenzie (1969)Ken and Nancy MacKenzie John Mackie and Kate Ecker

Woody and Sherrill MacLarenRob and Joyce MacLeanJohn and Lynn Madigan Eileen MaisJulian Mais (1987) Kenna Creer ManosAlanna and Brian MartinDale Martin (1978)Elizabeth MartinReeve and Judy Martin Mchael Maxwell-Smith (1979)Joan and Brian May Anthony and Susan Mazzarella Dave and Lisa McCarthyGraeme and Patty McCauleyRalph and Ann McClellan Lara and Bob McDonaldMike and Kim McDougallJane McKillop Leona McKillopJudy McKinneyDoug and Karen McNeillJohn and Marie McNeillMark and Suzanne McNeillRobert McNieBruce McPheeLorri McPheeShaun and Jane McQueen Hugh McQuiston (1967)Beth MelhuishMicrosoft – Matching Gift Murray MillerTed and Judy MillsBruce MilneBruce Mitchell and Carol CoxonTony and Vivienne MonteiroMontemurro FamilyJim and Jean MooreDarren Moore (1983)Joe Morgan (1973)Bill (1965) and Barbara MorkillCorina Morrison (1985)Brett Mudford and Nicola HubbardStephanie Mulvey and Chris BrowneConnie MunroMike and Karen MurkowskiScott MurrayEd and Cindy Neff Chris NelsonPhil NewnsKelly (Marsh, 1976) and Bill NielsenDan Norman and Laura RichardsonTony Novak

F. OdaiboRobert and Olive O’DwyerLynne OgilvieLillian and Leroy Page FoundationAlex and Allison PalmerBud and Wendy PatelJason and Stacy PatonIn memory of Albert RavenDiana PearseJack and Lana Pedersen Andrea and Gerry PennellsMarla and Barry PerkinsJim and Sandra Perry Scott Perry (2007)Susan (Holt) Perry (1983)Stef (1987) and Jeff (1985) PhilippLeslie Philipp (1983)Dan and Gail Philippson Ward Phillips Robert Pierce (1992)Mairi and Blair Pigeon Pirie Foundation Karen (Middleton, 1981) and Neal PirieNellie Pitoniak (2009) Frances A. Plaunt Cara Gordon PotterAndrew and Lynn Purdey Jill Purdy Roger and Gwynneth Purnell John QueenSusan QuintonThe Ratzke FamilyRaymond James Canada FoundationRaz-Guzmán FamilyRead Jones ChirstoffersonChris Redcliffe (2003)Polly Reitze (1983) Rebecca (Day, 1980) and Bill ReynoldsDave Rinning and Margaret MorganAshley and Cheryl Robbins Rick and Jennifer RodriguesJennifer Rosling (1983)Jessica (Purdy) Rozitis (1988)Christopher Rumball and Ruth NicholsonMike RybchukHerbert and Moira SacksStuart and Linda SambellBruce Saville and Kennedy Saville (2003)The Sawers FamilyBrad Schock (1978)Rosa and Klaus Schultz Gary and Mary SchultzScragg Family


Peter and Indré SemogasSheila Serup (1977)Tom and Shona ShadlockIshai and Naama SharabiMary Margaret and David ShawJennifer SheldonMark and Naz SichermanBill and Renee SimmermonNolan (1994) and Julie SisettDugald Smith (1985)Simon SnellgroveGwenny SoNancy (Liden, 1976) and Stephen

Sorensen Barbara and Mike Stone Skip (1967) and Judy StothertLiam and Marilou SullivanChet and Catherine SwansonStefan and Anette TautzRobert TaylorSiri Thirawattanawong and Pornpun

Udompornmongkol Tammie (Morrison, 1979) and Tony TorigliaEddie Tsai (1985)Richard and Barbara Tsoi Terry and Jill UkrainecUnited Way of Calgary, Donor Choice

ProgramUnited Way of the Lower MainlandDr. Yasuyuki Unno and Ann V. Wilson Geoff ValeDwaine Van Eeuwen (1973)Chris (Terry) Van Vliet (1981)Marisol Van Vliet (2005)Maury and Barbara Van VlietVancouver FoundationJohn and Clare VeugerJohn Viccars (1983) Victoria FoundationMaya Villanueva (2007)David and Joyce VosSamara Walbohm (1989) and Joe

Shlesinger

Jon and Louise WalkerJack and Bev Wallace Harold Wardrop and Sharon HallDre and Sharlene WatsonLouis Watson (1969)Mark Weeks (1983)Wei Kuo-liangJonathan WeintraubWiz (Bittorf, 1979) WenselPeeter and Mary WesikTanya (Eng) Westby (1983)Joanna WestonHerb and Scarlett WheatonJane WheatonRoss and Trona WheatonWill and Jadeene WheatonJennifer Wheeler (2000)Heather Crandall and Gordon WhiteMurray White (1984) Edna WidenmaierDavid P. Wilkinson (1971)Craig Wilkinson (1983)Chuck (1974) and Cora WillsKevin and Karen WillseyJean-Marie and Lisa WilsonLorne and Melinda WinshipBrad Wintrup (1983)Mark WismerAshley and Melinda WittsGerry and Elaine WoodJayson Woodbridge and Helen MawsonKip Woodward (1974)Yeo FamilyRon YoungStephanie YoungYoung FamilyPhilip Yuen and Shirley ChenDiane and Peter Zell Dan Zollmann35 Anonymous

5-9 years of consecutive giving

10 or more years of consecutive giving

Annual Giving by Grade AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL

35.83GRADE

12s

30.48GRADE

11s

21.92GRADE

10s

11.76GRADE

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DONOR PROFILE

Thoughts from Annual Giving Supporter

Brian CarrWhittall, ’80, parent of Natalie, ’11, and Aidan, ’14, Faculty

My association with Brentwood goes back 50 years. In August of 1964, my family moved to Mill Bay from Rhodesia via Ireland because my dad was going to start teaching at Brentwood. I was a lifer here from 1975 to 1980. Both my children were lifers: my son graduated this past June and my daughter in 2011.

Why do you support Brentwood’s annual giving campaign?My wife Leslie and I started donating by buying a seat in the Killy Theatre in 2004. Once we had paid it off (took us three years), we just kept giving our monthly contribution. We support the annual giving campaign because we want the most deserving kids to experience what our children and I experienced.

Do you have a particular area of the school where you like to direct your support? If yes, why?Each year we make sure that a portion of our contribution goes to the Boat Fund and the rest to the Faculty Bursary Fund.

Please share your personal reflection on the Brentwood experience.My goal as a teacher here is to wake up every morning and find a new way for the students to have an inspiring Brentwood experience each and every day.

What area(s) of the school have you noticed donations are making an impact?When I see students making an impact in the classroom, lab, studio, stage, gym, water or field, and he or she is receiving financial assistance, I know our annual giving campaign is working.


Kelly Agnew, Maple Bay, BC, McGill University, QC, Physical & Mathematics Sciences

Zarina Akhmerova, Kazakhstan, Mount Royal University, AB, Nursing

Danielle Antaya, Comox, BC, University of Victoria, BC, Social Sciences

Eduarda Aranha, Francisco Beltrao, Brazil, Ryerson University, ON, Arts

Harrison Backer, Mill Bay, BC, Gap year, then University of Victoria, BC, Social Sciences

Patrick Bailey, Calgary, AB, Queen’s University, ON, Engineering

Carolyn Barakso, Nanaimo, BC, University of St Andrews, Scotland, Medicine

Erick Bassett, Port Moody, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Engineering

Berit Beattie, Whistler, BC, Sciences Po University, Reims, France & University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Social Sciences Dual Degree Programme

Lindsay Bell-Etkin, Vancouver, BC, Gap year, then University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, International Economics or Bristol University, UK, Politics & Economics

Tara Blundell, Brisbane, Australia, Princeton University, NJ, Liberal Arts & Sciences

Pascale Bockelmann, Brentwood Bay, BC, Gap year then McGill University, QC, Arts & Science: Cognitive Science

Spencer Boddy, Lantzville, BC, St. Francis Xavier University, NS, Business

Ole Borch, Victoria, BC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Engineering

Jasper Bowen-Shepherd, Seattle, WA, Skidmore College, NY, Chemistry

Zoe Brandon, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Mount Royal University, AB, Nursing

Dane Broere, Mill Bay, BC, University of Victoria, BC, Commerce

Aidan Carr, Mill Bay, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Commerce

Kira Carroll-Izard, Cobble Hill, BC, Mount Allison University, NB, Arts

Kathleen Castner, Victoria, BC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Commerce

Michelle Caza, Paget, Bermuda, Western University, ON, Science: Foods & Nutrition

Natalie Chan, Hong Kong, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Arts: Psychology

Victor Chiew, Koto Kinabala, Sabah, Malaysia, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Engineering

Ingrid Chiu, Fort Langley, BC, Hawaii Pacific University, HI, Liberal Arts

Tara Christensen, Lantzville, BC, Duke University, NC, Trinity College: Science

Aetheline Chua, Singapore, Cornell University, NY, Hotel Administration

Emily Clare, Kamloops, BC, University of Victoria, BC, Child & Youth Care

Celeste Colborne, Calgary, AB, Western University, ON, Advanced Studies in Arts & Humanities

Emma De Paoli, Lantzville, BC, University of St Andrews, Scotland, International Relations

Mathew Desloges, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Gap year, then applying to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, AB

Lucy Digney, Lantzville, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Clarke Dillard, Portland, OR, Oregon State University, OR, Health Sciences

Karly Dutcyvich, Port McNeill, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Hugh Flintoft, Vancouver, BC, University of Calgary, AB, Arts

Katrina Florez, Fort McMurray, AB, Gap year with Projects Abroad, then McGill University, QC, Arts: International Relations

Evan Ford, Whistler, BC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Engineering

Nick Francis, Grande Prairie, AB, University of Victoria, BC, Science

Mariel Frank, Bellevue, WA, Georgetown University, DC, Science: Pre-Med

Hayden Frisch, Victoria, BC, University of Washington, WA, Liberal Arts: Economics

Trenton Gagnon, Nanaimo, BC, University of British Columbia, Okanagan, BC, Business Management

Parker Garland, Palm Desert, CA, University of San Diego, CA, Liberal Arts

Garreth Gay, Mexico City, Mexico, University of Victoria, BC, Social Sciences

Keenan Goss, Fort McMurray, AB, Queen’s University, ON, Engineering

Tom Griffith, Oakville, ON, Western University, ON, Management & Organizational Studies

Sidney Hamilton, Port McNeill, BC, University of Victoria, BC, Social Sciences

Sarah Handel, Duncan, BC, Saint Mary’s University, NS, Arts: Criminology

Presenting the Class of 2014


Scott Harman, Yellowknife, NT, Gap year, then University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Arts

Kevin Hartono, Jakarta, Indonesia, University of York, UK, Accounting, Finance & Management

Ron Heathcott, Calgary, AB, Queen’s University, ON, Engineering

Claire Henderson, Vancouver, BC, Western University, ON, Ivey Honours Business Administration

Duncan Hepburn, Scottsdale, AZ, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Arts

Harry Holmes, Metchosin, BC, Gap year then University of Edinburgh, Scotland, Architecture

Jess Hooper, Canmore, AB, Queen’s University, ON, Science: Psychology

Marise Hopkins, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON, Arts: Political Science

Jack Hughes, Okotoks, AB, University of Calgary, AB, Arts

Shawn Hung, Tokyo, Japan , University of California, San Diego, CA, Engineering

Sean Jack, Victoria, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Commerce

Hilary Jay, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, McGill University, QC, Arts

Jupmann Kandhola, Calgary, AB, McGill University, QC, Arts & Science

Jacky Keele, Calgary, AB, Queen’s University, ON, Arts: Psychology

Liam Kelly, Scottsdale, AZ, University of Waterloo, ON, Management Engineering

Pippa Kirkham, Vancouver, BC, Gap year to work and engage in theatre programmes

Sierra Kline, Victoria, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Science

Olivia Kotha, Seattle, WA, University of Washington, WA, Honors College: Bio-Engineering

Jocelyn Kraynyk, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, University of Toronto, ON, Humanities: Drama

Melck Kuttel, Seattle, WA, University of Southern California, CA, Liberal Arts

Kai LaCouvee, Qualicum Beach, BC, Gap year then University of British Columbia, Okanagan, BC, Arts

Danielle LaFreniere, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia , Queen’s University, ON, Engineering

Jessica Lai, Hong Kong, University of Southern California, CA, Architecture

Joe Laing, Vancouver, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Science

Joanna Lancashire, Port Macqarie, Australia, Gap year to travel then applying to Law in the United Kingdom

Liam Laturnus, Nanaimo, BC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Arts

Calvin Lau, Banff, AB, University of Calgary, AB, Computer Science

Karlien le Roux, Creston, BC, Gap year in Australia, then Trinity Western University, BC, Sports & Leisure Management

Woody Lee, Suwon, Korea, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne, IL, Engineering

Youngeun Lee, Qualicum Beach, BC, University of St Andrews, Scotland, Medicine

Jennifer Lemon, Fort McMurray, AB, University of Alberta, AB, Arts

Morgan Lethin, Portland, OR, University of Oregon, OR, Communication Disorders & Sciences

Erin MacKenzie, Fort McMurray, AB, Mount Royal University, AB, Child & Youth Care

Carolina Mahecha, Mill Bay, BC, University of Waterloo, ON, Environmental Engineering

Sarah Manney, Lantzville, BC, Stanford University, CA, Liberal Arts: Economics & Political Science

Gillian Marvel, New Westminster, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Science

Nambi Mbaja, Fort McMurray, AB, Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Shannon McBride, Chipman, AB, University of Waterloo, ON, Science

Rowan McClave, Calgary, AB, Hawaii Pacific University, HI, Oceanography

Donovan McKillop, Parksville, BC, University of Victoria, BC, Engineering

Chantei McMaster, Bangkok, Thailand, University of Manchester, UK, Political Science & International Relations

Kirsten McNeill, Calgary, AB, Middlebury College, CT, Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liam McNie, Nanaimo, BC, University of Victoria, BC, Social Sciences

Rielly Milne, Woodinville, WA, University of Washington, WA, Liberal Arts

Philip Modupe, Lagos, Nigeria, McGill University, QC, Arts: Software Engineering

Rehana Mohamed, Lamont, AB, University of Waterloo, ON, Arts: Psychology

Merrick Montemurro, Calgary, AB, University of Alberta, AB, Engineering

Rebecca Moug, Grande Prairie, AB, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Arts

Adil Nygaard, Chicago, IL, Gap year in Denmark, then Stanford University, CA, Liberal Arts & Science: Biology

Aine O’Dwyer, Port Alberni, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Science

Geraldine Odaibo, Grande Prairie, AB, The King’s University College, AB, Commerce

Addison Paton, Cobble Hill, BC, Simon Fraser University, BC, Film Studies

Claire Peterson, Canmore, AB, Gap year to work and travel, then Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Chris Petrone, Edmonton, AB, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Engineering

Niko Praun, Munich, Germany, University of Victoria, BC, Commerce


Miranda Prekaski, Delta, BC, Brock University, ON, Child & Youth Care

Hye Young Ra, Seoul, Korea, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Arts and Science, NY, Engineering

Sam Ratzke, Canmore, AB, Gap year to pursue cycling, then Carleton University, ON, Engineering

Kadon Ricord, Duncan, BC, University of Fraser Valley, BC, Aviation

Khalil Rodriguez, Victoria, BC, Quest University, BC, Liberal Arts

Sameer Rodriguez, Victoria, BC, Quest University, BC, Liberal Arts: Economics

Kelsey Sage, Cobble Hill, BC, Gap year in Australia, then Western University, ON, Social Sciences or University of Dundee, Scotland, Politics & International Relations

Thomas Sambell, Whistler, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Commerce

Bronwen Sawers, Vancouver, BC, Western University, ON, Arts & Humanities

Keaton Scarabelli, Vancouver, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Jasper Schmielau, Bremen, Germany, Northeastern University, MA, Liberal Arts: N.U. In Programme, London, UK

Rickus Senekal, Grande Prairie, AB, University of Victoria, BC, Software Engineering

Mack Sharpe, Whistler, BC, Guelph University, ON, Science: Wildlife Biology & Conservation

Thomas Shaw, Vancouver, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Jeen Snidvongs Na Ayudhaya, Bangkok, Thailand, New York University, NY, Engineering

Lucy Stanford, Fort St. John, BC, Gap year, then University of Victoria, BC, Social Sciences

Joshua Stephenson, Bath, England, Quest University, BC, Liberal Arts

Brendan Strasdin, Grande Prairie, AB, Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Esmé Stumborg, Vancouver, BC, Gap year, then McGill University, QC, Arts: International Relations

Shiv Sundar, Durban, South Africa, University of Saskatchewan, SK, Arts

Nicole Thompson, Vancouver, BC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Arts

Henri Van Rooy, Campbell River, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Science

Erin Vos, Keg River, AB, University of East Anglia, UK, Medicine

Nicholas Walker, Campbell River, BC, University College Dublin, Ireland, Medicine

Rachel Webster, Kelowna, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Arts: Political Science

Tommy Wei, Richmond, BC, University of Toronto, ON, Chemical Engineering

Blair Weintraub, New York, NY, Bates College, ME, Liberal Arts: Economics

Madison Wheaton, Regina, Saskatchewan, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland, Hospitality Management

Max Wheaton, Saskatoon, SK, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Arts

Jarl Whist, North Vancouver, BC, Gap year, then Queen’s University, ON, Arts

Sabrina Willsey, Grande Prairie, AB, University of Alberta, AB, Science

Nicholas Wilson, Mill Bay, BC, Queen’s University, ON, Engineering

Andrew Yehia, West Vancouver, BC, Camosun College, BC, Hospitality Management

Frank Zhang, Shanghai, China, University of Toronto, Mississauga, ON, Social Science

Get to Know the OBE | Dugald Smith (Rogers ’85)

CURRENT CITY Victoria, BC

CURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY BC Government, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Director Lands

FAVOURITE HOBBY / WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS Sailing and skiing, often with brothers Malcolm (’82) and Alec (’91).

FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD MEMORY AND/OR FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD COURSE / ART / SPORT? Rugby Tour France 1984.

DESCRIBE YOUR BRENTWOOD EXPERIENCE IN THREE WORDS Broadened my horizons

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE AN INCOMING BRENTWOOD STUDENT? Roll up your sleeves and go all in!


Ashley BeattyAshley Beatty joined

the school in the role of

Assistant Houseparent

for Hope House as well as

teaching French. Ashley

comes to us from Ridley

College in St. Catharines,

Ontario where she was the

Grade 6 homeroom and

Kindergarten French teacher and worked as a rowing

coach and Residential Don for two years. Prior to Ridley

College, she taught in the languages and physical education

departments at Branksome Hall and Greenwood College

School in Toronto, Ontario. Ashley has a B.A. from Queen’s

University and a B.Ed. from Brock University. She joins

us with her family: husband Simon (see below), and baby

daughter Lauren (one year).

Simon BeattySimon Beat ty joined

Brentwood in September

teaching AP Government

and Politics, International

Relations, and Grade 9

Socials, coaching rowing and

doing duty in Rogers. Simon

comes to us from Ridley

College in St. Catharines,

Ontario where he spent the last five years as a Housemaster,

Social Studies teacher and coach. Simon has a B.Ed. from U

of T and a university background in politics and economics.

Graeme CampbellGraeme Campbell has

joined the faculty as Senior

Mathematics teacher. He

has taught Mathematics,

Science and Technology on

Bowen Island BC, in Cold Lake

Alberta and, most recently,

at Queen Margaret’s School

here on the Island. Graeme

completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)

degree from Carleton University before joining the Faculty

of Education at the University of Ottawa. Graeme has a

keen interest in technology, robotics, photography and

videography.

Mario DeSandoliMario DeSandoli joined

Brentwood in September

as one of two Grade 8 Prep

Programme teachers. Mario

joins us from Dwight School

Canada in Shawnigan Lake

where he has spent the last

five years. Born and raised

in the small town of 100 Mile

House in the Cariboo region of B.C., Mario attended UVIC and

graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 2002. He grew up

playing competitive hockey, soccer, badminton and fastball and

currently gets his sports fix through coaching. He has taught

nearly every mathematics course from Grade 8 to Grade 12

as well as Science, Physical Education, and English classes. We

welcome Mario, his wife Marianna, and their two energetic

boys, Luca (5) and Massimo (3) to the Brentwood campus.

Welcome New Faculty


Wendy PatelGrade 8 Programme

Coordinator, Mrs. Wendy

Patel is a graduate of the

University of British Columbia

where she majored in

Geography and minored in

Languages. Wendy’s first

teaching contract took her

to Africa where she worked in

Zimbabwe for three years teaching A levels in Geography,

Economics and English. Upon her return to Canada she

landed at Shawnigan Lake School where she worked as a

teacher, Rowing Coach and House Director. She then moved

to Vancouver where she worked at St. George’s School

teaching Grade 11 and 12 Earth Science and Geography

before moving to West Point Grey Academy where she

acted as the home room

teacher for Grade 5 through

7 classes.

Julie LunaJulie received her B.A. in Art

History from the University of

Victoria, where the last year

of her degree was spent concentrating on Art Education.

Julie also holds a Design Diploma from the Pacific Design

Academy, has experience as a design consultant and has

studied at the Victoria College of Art and Vancouver Island

School of Art. Julie moves from her travel role last year to

act as Assistant Instructor for Design 11 and as the Grade

8 Foundation Art teacher.

Sharon HallSharon Hall attended Simon

Fraser University for her

undergraduate degree with

majors in History, Political

Science and French. Her

teaching experience is

varied with everything from

French 8 -12, Socials Studies

5 -11, and for the last 9 years,

French Immersion in the Cowichan School District. Sharon

is teaching French at the school this year. In her free

time Sharon enjoys assorted outdoor activities that the

Cowichan Valley offers in abundance.

Get to Know the OBE | Michael Brown (Ellis ’02)

CURRENT CITY Edmonton, ABCURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Coles Bay Capital / Managing Principal / FinanceWHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL IN THE BRENTWOOD CAFETERIA? Grilled cheese sandwiches. When the cafeteria wasn’t serving them, our blazer pockets happened to fit two slices of bread and some cheese just perfectly, for a quick grill back at Ellis.ANY INFLUENTIAL FACULTY? IF YES, WHO AND WHY? Many. The McCarthys as surrogate parents, Tim Zenker on university, history and grammar, Rob MacLean and Jim Ganley provided some very important teachable moments on respect, humility etc. And of course, had Edna Widenmaier not taught us The Canterbury Tales, I wouldn’t have had anything to chat up my book-loving wife with.WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST PERSONAL CHANGE FROM YOUR FIRST DAY AT BRENTWOOD, TO YOUR GRADUATION DAY? Other than growing half a foot, I would say gaining confidence among my peers. Candidly, I was a bit nervous and insecure when I first arrived in grade nine. Coming back to Canada after eight years overseas was a bit of an adjustment, and one I wanted to do in high school rather than university.


It is such a pleasure to work with Old Brentonians across

the globe! 2013-2014 was a terrific year for Brentwood

alumni with 20 events across three continents and more

than 700 event attendees. The numbers are encouraging

and reinforce that Brentonians share a bond and a deep

fondness for their school, with an interest in connecting

with old friends and making new contacts.

Highlights of the year include the success of our regional

receptions, our university pub nights, our events in

Asia, Careers Day, support from alumni at Regatta and

other athletic events (in-person and streaming online),

and our annual Summer Reunion weekend. Perhaps the

most notable event of the year was the Inaugural Career

Networking Reception hosted by past parent and Governor,

Dan Jarvis, at the Vancouver Club last fall (see page 72). We

look forward to the second annual Networking Reception

this November, hosted by Governor Dale Martin (Ellis ’78)

and we will continue to seek additional ways to harness the

power of the Brentwood alumni network through events

and activities.

Special thanks to our Old Brentonians Executive (OBE)

who are featured throughout the pages of the magazine.

The OBE played a key role in the success of the inaugural

Networking Reception, and provide input and develop

strategies so Brentwood can continue to engage our alumni

in meaningful ways. This group of 17 volunteers have also

demonstrated their commitment by providing support to

our Annual Giving Programme, and I hope many of you

consider joining them in our community of donors. Enjoy

‘getting to know’ the OBE in this edition of the Brentonian!

Finally, and in the spirit of De Manu in Manum, I am delighted

to introduce Reesa Hinks, Brentwood’s Alumni Relations

Coordinator. Reesa is the point person for all alumni

events, activities and inquiries. Reesa has an extensive

background in event planning, volunteer management, and

communications, and she will be a tremendous asset to

our Alumni Relations programme and Advancement team

here at Brentwood.

We look forward to seeing you in-person at an upcoming

event, or connecting online through our different alumni

networks!

Best wishes,

Stephanie [email protected]

Associate Director of Advancement

Alumni Update

DID YOU KNOW THERE WERE 20 ALUMNI EVENTS, IN 15 CITIES OVER 3 CONTINENTS, AND MORE THAN 700 EVENT ATTENDEES OVER THE 2013-2014 YEAR?

Stephanie Young, (left) and Reesa Hinks.


EVENT LOCATION DATE

London, UK Reception The Carpenters Arms Monday, October 6th, 2014Edmonton Reception Royal Mayfair Golf Club Wednesday, October 8th, 2014 Valleyview Room

Calgary Reception The Glencoe Club Thursday, October 9th, 2014 West Room

San Francisco Reception 2 Embarcadero Center Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 JAMS Office

Young Alum Toronto Pub Night The 3 Brewers Thursday, October 30th, 2014Young Alum Halifax Pub Night Tempo Food & Drink Saturday, November 1st, 2014Young Alum Montreal Pub Night Winnie’s Restaurant Sunday, November 2nd, 2014Young Alum Kingston Pub Night Lone Star Texas Grill Monday, November 3rd, 2014Downtown Vancouver Networking Reception The Vancouver Club Monday, November 17th, 2014Victoria Alumni Night Out* Thursday, January 22nd, 2015Seattle Reception* Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015Brentwood Musical T. Gil Bunch Centre February 25th-28th, 2015 The Boy Friend Brentwood Campus

Careers Day Brentwood Campus Saturday, February 28th, 2015Hong Kong Reception Private Residence, Consul General Thursday, March 26th, 2015 of Canada in Hong Kong

Homecoming at Brentwood Regatta April 25th, 2015Alumni Reception at Regatta T. Gil Bunch Centre Saturday, April 25th, 2015 Brentwood Campus Vancouver Reception The Vancouver Rowing Club Thursday, May 14th, 2015CSSRA Championships St. Catharines, ON June 5th-7th, 2015Toronto Reception* Monday, June 8th, 2015Alumni Reunion Weekend Brentwood Campus July 3rd-5th, 2015

*Venue to be confirmed

Alumni Events 2014 /2015

Get to Know the OBE | Jessica (Purdy) Rozitis (Alex ’88)

CURRENT CITY Vancouver, BC

CURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group / Production Manager / Corporate staffing

DESCRIBE BRENTWOOD TODAY IN THREE WORDS Inspiring, modern, influential

WHAT SET YOUR CLASS APART FROM OTHERS? As John Allpress told me at our 20 year class reunion, “you were a bunch of rogues.”

ANY INFLUENTIAL FACULTY? IF YES, WHO AND WHY? Gil Bunch, John Allpress, Bill Ross. They were always there for me when I needed support.

WHY SHOULD OLD BRENTONIANS CONSIDER ATTENDING AN EVENT AND GETTING INVOLVED WITH THEIR SCHOOL? We all share a common bond. Brentwood is a community. Brentwood is a family.


1983 REUNION September 21, 2013Brentwood Campus

1983 30th Reunion

KEG SPIRIT GOLF FOUNDATION September 8, 2014 Shaughnessy Country Club

Grant Gillies (’81), Bud Patel, George Killy (’64), John Allpress, Bruce Carlson (’64) and Blair Horn (’79). The event was hosted by David Aisenstat (’74).

Keg Spirit Golf Foundation Tourney

Get to Know the OBE | Caroline Kenning (Alex ’03)

CURRENT CITY Vancouver, BCEMPLOYMENT Accountant, KPMGFAVOURITE HOBBY Summer league softballWHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL IN THE BRENTWOOD CAFETERIA? Breakfast after early morning rowing.DESCRIBE YOUR BRENTWOOD EXPERIENCE IN THREE WORDS Busy, fun, teamworkWHY DO YOU SUPPORT BRENTWOOD? I believe in staying connected with an institution and the people that taught me very much.


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February 20, 2014 Lamb & Flag Pub

Ulas Zeyrek (’13), Emilia Gibson (’13), Rick Rodrigues, Rona Mitchell (’09), Patrick Johnston (’06), Lindsay Maclean (’98).

San Francisco Reception

London, UK Reception

October 22, 2013 JAMS Office Hosted by Bruce and Susan Edwards (Trevor, Grade 11 and Toria, Grade 10)

Paul Bosco (’09), Eleanor Welsh (’09), Andre Coquillard (’09).

Eastern Canada University Tour

UNIVERSITY TOUR October 30-November 5, 2013

1 Caitlyn Pederson(’11), Rick Rodrigues, Ben Davies (’10).2 Jill Duggan (’10), Sophie Carr (’12), Rene Bieberdorf (’13), Calvin Hoy

(’13), Abby Neufeld (’11), Tessa Michaels (’12), Shelby Michaels (’11), Rick Rodrigues.

3 Simone Van Rooy (’13), Jeff Lawrence (’13), Ian Stothart (’13).


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INAUGURAL ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT November 13, 2013 Vancouver Club 1 Kip Woodward (’74, Current Board Member), Spencer Reid (’01).

2 Rhiannon Foster (’98), Jonathan Bell-Etkin (’12).3 Dale Martin (’78, current Board Member), Jim Robson (’72).4 Sarah Laird (’06), Chris Turyk (’06), Bud Patel.5 Dan Jarvis (current Board Member), Bud Patel.

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6 Austin Woodward (’02), Andrew Higginson (’03), Jack Allpress (’04).

7 David Markham (’88), Jamie Richardson (’88).8 Fernanda Musi, Sean Foote (’05), Heather Ingo (’03).

9 Dan Hincks (’04), Marion (MacLeod) Tennant (’81), Martin Burian (’81).

10 Robert Bobsien (’94), Stephanie Young, Nolan Sisett (’94).11 Joy Liu (’07), Deepak Arora (’94).

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VICTORIA RECEPTION January 23, 2014 Vista 18, Chateau Victoria

1 Sarah Jackson (’10), Donna Decker.

2 Anne Glommen, Sarah Mais.

3 Daniel Evans (’13), Robert Lauchlan (’13), Eryn White (’13).

4 Sarah Mais, Sarah Matheson (’11), Eileen Mais, Deirdre Huestis (’11), Virginia Reynolds (’11), Alia Villanueva (’12), Natasha Mansueti (’06), Tammie (Morrison) Toriglia (’79); Front row: Christina Mansueti (’10), Megan Toriglia (’09).

5 Lauren Garvey (’98), Eileen Mais, Naomi (Melhuish) Larkins (’98), Tom Pennells (’98), Lee Ferreira (’98).

6 Judith Schulz (’73), Bud Patel.

7 Ben Butterfield (’82); Michael Donegani (’76).

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10 Derrill Armstrong (’12), Parker Rawlinson (’12).

11 Conor Elmes (’10), Jordan Steele (’10), Erik Skoretz (’10).

12 Standing: Derrill Armstrong (’12), Andrew Crowley (’11), Daniel Evans (’13), Noud Huis in’t Veld (’12), Maggie Flynn, Robert Lauchlan (’13), Alia Villanueva (’12), Virginia Reynolds (’11), Conor Elmes (’10), Peggy Elmes. Front row: Deirdre Huestis (’11), Natalie Carr (’11), Martina Edney (’11), Parker Rawlinson (’12).

13 Tom Pennells (’98), Rob MacLean, Steve Wynne.

14 Tammie (Morrison) Toriglia (’79), David Medler (’86).

15 Deirdre Huestis (’11), Eric Skoretz (’10), Eileen Mais.

16 Connie Wylie (’10), Maggie Flynn, Donna Decker.

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CAREERS DAY March 1, 2014 Brentwood Campus

1 Andrea (Flemming) Hudson (’00), Dan Hudson.

2 Michael Brown (’02).

3 Back row: Tim Summers, Chris Redcliffe (’03), Noud Huis in’t Veld (’12), Philipp Postrehovsky (’00), Brock Harris (’93); Middle row: Sara Jackson (’10), Ryan McElgunn (’93), Georgia Murray (’02), Amelia (Payne) Birch (’01), Sean Birch, Michael Brown (’02); Front row: Andrea Norlund (’06), Dan Hudson, Andrea (Flemming) Hudson (’00), Jonathan Aitken (’89), Fainula Kurji Rodriguez.

TORONTO RECEPTION June 14, 2014 Private Residence

1 Sam Walker, Annabelle Glass (’07), Kelly Heezinga (’07).

2 Rebekah Price (’13), Timothy Liu (’13), Simone Van Rooy (’13).

3 Bud Patel visits with the Honourable Alastair Gillespie, P.C., O.C., Class of 1941, at his home in Toronto.

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TOKYO RECEPTION March 22, 2014 Tokyo American Club

1 Akiko Maeda, Hanako Okana (’05), John Allpress, Dr. Shoji Maeda, Bud Patel.

2 Michio Kobayashi (’98), Bud Patel, Taichi Yonega (’00), Nanato Yonega, John Allpress.

3 Back row: Bud Patel, Chiyo Nakatani, John Allpress, Hideo Nakatani, Kayoko Nakatani; Front row: Yusuke Nakatani, Shinsuke Nakatani.

TAIPEI RECEPTION March 23, 2014 Caesar Park Hotel

4 Derek Yu, Kevin Yu, Mei-Huei Kao, Joyce Yu, Sandy Yu, John Allpress, Dr.Kuo-Liang Wei, Bud Patel, Eddie Tsai (’85), Alex Tsai, Hsi-Ya Chen.

5 Eddie Tsai (’85), Belinda Wu (’01), John Allpress, Sam Reynolds (’07).

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Hong Kong Reception

HONG KONG RECEPTION March 27, 2014 Residence of the Consul General of Canada

1 Bobby Pau (’03), Renee Chan (’02), Vincent Li (’04), Rex Wong (’98).

2 Andrew Chow (’96), Brian Lee (’96), Joyce Tsui (’97), Danny Sit (’95), Rex Wong (’98).

3 Bobby Pau (’03), Andrew Chow (’96), Brian Lee (’96), John Allpress, Joyce Tsui (’97), Danny Sit (’95), Rex Wong (’98), Renee Chan (’02).

4 Jennifer Normand-Wilmer, Greg Hagen, Pam Hagen, David Woodward (’99).

5 Fergus Wilmer, Bud Patel, Richard Thorp.

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7 Kip Woodward (’74), Billy Yung (’72), Lawrence Chan (’79).

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9 Pam Hagen, Greg Hagen, Jennifer Normand-Wilmer, Mimi Kam, Bud Patel, Lawrence Chan (’79), Fergus Wilmer, John Allpress.

10 Rex Wong (’98), Danny Sit (’95), Brian Lee (’96), Joyce Tsui (’97), Andrew Chow (’96).

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REGATTA HOMECOMING April 26, 2014 Brentwood Campus

1 Katie Siceloff (’13), Sara Sicherman (’13).

2 Hut Chaiyo (’13), Ryan Hetschko (’13), Rick Rodrigues, Jeff Birtwistle (’13).

3 John Carr, Bob Gagnon, Rhonda Gagnon, Jennifer Carr.

4 Bud and Wendy Patel.

5 Megan Jackson (’08), Allison Zell (’08).

6 Rob MacLean, Steve Wynne.

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8 Laurie (Foote) Evans (’73), Laurie Pederson (’73), Bud Patel, Nola (Gregson) Hendrie (’73).

9 Yvonne and Tony Carr.

10 Steve Frisch (’85), David Calder (’96).

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VANCOUVER RECEPTION May 15, 2014 Vancouver Rowing Club

1 Angela (Baxter) Santoro (’98) with daughter Lila, Samantha Baxter (’01), Matt Fougler (’01).

2 Greg Chapman (’80), Blair Horn (’79), Chris Chapman (’80).

3 Tammie (Morrison) Toriglia (’79), Hailey Toriglia (’12), Megan Toriglia (’09).

4 Evan Mallory (’07), Chelsea Genest (’07), Chris Redcliffe (’03), Will Philippson (’07).

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6 Harrison Pokrandt (’13), Madelaine Hardy (’13), Samantha Johnston (’13), Georgia Comber (’13), Jaid Conn (’13), Valsy Bergeron (’13), Olivia Purnell (’13).

7 Amy (Mackenzie) Harrison (’00), Annie Mullins (’00).

8 David Parker, Polly Reitze (’83), Eliza (Massey) Stanford (’80), Andrea Flintoft, John Flintoft.

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ALUMNI REUNIONJuly 3-5, 2015

Old Brentonians are welcomed back to campus for a fun-filled weekend reliving your favourite Brentwood memories!

All alumni are welcome to attend as we celebrate milestone reunions for the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005.

Gorgeous Waterfront Campus | Gourmet Food | Dorm Accommodations (just like old times!) | Childcare available & fun for the family

Plenty of activities including rowing, kayaking, stand-up paddling, oceanfront yoga, tennis, lawn games, wine tastings, and of course, storytelling!


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REUNION 2014 July 4-6, 2014 Brentwood Campus

1 Brooke Phillips (’04), Lindsay Muir (’04), Alison (Fraser) Anderson (’04), Olivia Marshall (’04).

2 Brodie Cupples (’74), Murray Reynolds (’75), Tony Carr, Mike Wiggans (’74), Cameron Kring (’74), Geoffrey Briggs (’77), Darrell Thierman (’74), Tim Wiggans.

3 Andrew Ross (’94), Tony Carr, Deepak Arora (’94), Ed Ross (’94).

4 Daniel Riley (’04), Eliot May (’04).

5 Lindsay Muir (’04), Daniel Hincks (’04), Jessica Lin (’04), Adam Cocks (’04), Marlee Hahn (’05).

6 Zachary Chan (’99), Sarah Mais, Corinne Enojo (’99).

7 Kip Woodward (’74), Bud Patel, David Aisenstat (’74).

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Alison (Wynne) Best (Mackenzie,

’87), continues to make waves in the

business of tourism. “Visit Oakland’s

small-but-mighty staff of nine is led

by President/CEO Alison Best, whose

18 months at the helm have been nothing less than

game-changing. Best, who previously worked at visitors’

bureaus in Vancouver, Whistler and Santa Monica, has

created a new strategic plan, a new team and a new

office in Jack London Square that tourists can access.”

Best’s passion and impressive leadership is being

recognized and celebrated by the city’s committee

members, while excitement continues to grow as

innovative initiatives take shape.

Eva Shockey (Alex, ’06), daughter of acclaimed

outdoorsman and hunter, Jim Shockey, and his wife

Louise, was honoured with being featured on the May

2014 cover of Field & Stream Magazine. Since its first

issue in 1885, Queen Elizabeth is the only other female

to have graced the cover of this famous hunting, fishing

and outdoor magazine. Highlighted in this issue is

Eva’s love for hunting, her promotion of women getting

involved, and her enthusiasm for the extraordinary

locations around the globe this sport has taken her.

Anne (Stone) Muir

(Alex, ’76) was appointed

Executive Director for the

Cowichan Therapeutic

Riding Association (CTRA)

in November 2013. Anne’s

belief in the significant

impact of the CTRA is

evident when she states: “I believe strongly that not-

for-profit organizations play an important role in our

communities, creating a better place to live for all of our

citizens.” Her continued contribution to the non-profit

sector has inspired many to follow in her philanthropic

path. To learn about the therapeutic services CTRA

provides, visit: www.ctra.ca

Martin Barakso (Whittall, ’12 ), Adelaide Backer (Alex, ’10) and Nick Ridenour (Privett, ’13) met up at the

Eastern Sprints Rowing Championships, held on Lake

Quinsigamond, in Worcester, MA this past May. All

three went on to row at the IRA National Championships

at the end of May.

Martin won the gold medal in the men’s coxed four at the

2014 Under 23 World Rowing Championships in Varese,

Italy. This is Martin’s third appearance on the national

team. Martin resumed rowing for Princeton University

in fall 2014.

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Matt Sharpe (Ellis, ’09) represented Canada in

Triathlon at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in

Glasgow, Scotland, finishing 4th.

On the same day, on

the same course, three

Brentwood rowing

alumni raced at the

Clemson Invitational

Regatta. Claire Vannelli (Hope, ’11), rowing for the Duke University,

Spencer Manton (Allard, ’13), rowing for the University

of Indiana, and Ailish Tinney (Allard, ’13), rowing for

Syracuse.

Eric Jackson (Privett, ’10) for

Northeastern

University,

Connor McGuigan (Privett, ’10) for

University of

Victoria and Ben Coull (Rogers,

’10) for University of British Columbia, participated in

Canada’s Under 23 National Team Identification Camp.

Ben was selected as one of eight UBC rowers to be part

of the Canadian contingent competing at the World

University Rowing Championships in Gravelines, France,

running from September 12th-14th, 2014.

Ryan McElgunn (Whittall, ’93) and daughter Isabel take

to the slopes in Whistler this past skiing season.

Ryan Chen-Wing (Ellis,

’93) spent the summer

at Herstmonceux Castle

in East Sussex, England.

For the first six weeks

he participated in

British archaeology field

school at the Bader International Study Centre, run by

Queen’s University; and for the remaining six weeks, he

performed post-excavation work and research relating

to his dig site. “It was an amazing experience: a mix of

an exchange term, summer camp, and travel around the

United Kingdom.”

Lauren Selman (Gwynneth, ’03)

finished the ING NYC Marathon

in 4:20:14, over 45 minutes faster

than her previous race.


Alex Lukas (Ellis, ’11) has been commended for

his work with NASA. He was a member of the MIT

graduate/undergraduate student team on the 2013

NASA/MIT Epic Design Challenge entitled “Sustaining

Humans on Mars – Habitat Design.” These students

were responsible for understanding the technical

details of a series of very complex engineering design

challenges facing the safety of long duration human

space exploration and then transforming these lectures

into short 20-minute lectures for high-school students,

making the subjects exciting and inspiring.

Brendan Hodge (Whittall, ’03) participated in Canada’s

Senior team training camp held in Italy this past

summer before leaving for Amsterdam for the 2014

Senior World Rowing Championships. Brendan is sitting

in bow seat of Canada’s Sr Lightweight Men’s straight

four.

At the 2014 Royal Canadian Henley Regatta there were a

plethora of alumni athletes competing at all levels.

Brendan Hodge (Whittall, ’03) competing for the

London National Training Centre, placed second in the

Championship pair by 0.4 seconds and then placed 3rd

in the Championship 8+.

Ben Coull (Rogers, ’10) rowing for the University of

British Columbia in the Under 23 Men’s pair (semi) and

Senior Men’s 4- (6th). Ben raced in the Championship

8+ with his University Games Men’s 8+. A few troubles

at the 1250 moved them out of first spot and they

eventually finished 6th.

Connor McGuigan (Privett, ’10) rowing for the

University of Victoria, did not place in the U23 single,

however, in an amazing race, Connor and his team

mates won the gold in the Under 23 Men’s 8+.

Rebekah Price (Hope, ’13) rowing for the Don Rowing

Club, made it the semifinals in both the Under 23

Lightweight Women’s double and single.

Ciara Multari (Hope, ’13) rowing for the Detroit Rowing

Club won two gold medals in the Under 23 Women’s 8+

and the Senior Women’s 8+ 500 m Dash.

Tom Griffith (Rogers, ’14) rowing for the Don Rowing

Club, placed 6th out of 64 entries in the Under 19 Men’s

coxed four.

An Act of KindnessNICK PROWSE

In 2005 just before he died, David Mackenzie had a

visit from two Old Brentonians – Dickie Day (Ellis,

’64) and David McIllveen (Privett, ’70). They had

driven up to Vancouver from the Seattle area and spent

several hours reminiscing with David about his life

and how he came to be the “new” Brentwood’s founding

Headmaster. During the course of their conversation,

David talked about his experiences representing Great

Britain in the 1600 meter relay at the 1948 Olympics in

London. During the two week period of the track and

field competition he became friends with Bob Mathias,

the 17 year old sensation from California, who won gold

in the Decathalon (he won gold again in the same event

in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics). David told Dickie and

David that he and Bob had swapped souvenirs at the

closing ceremonies but then had lost touch. The two

Old Brentonians thought it would be fun to contact

Bob Mathias, who had subsequently enjoyed a long

and successful career in the US Congress as the senior

Senator for the State of California. When he got home,

Dickie Day found Bob Mathias’ telephone number

and rang him to tell him about David Mackenzie. Bob

Mathias said that he was delighted to get news of David

after all these years and that he would phone him which

he did the next day! David, of course, was thrilled.


(From left to right) Class of 1974: Norm Fraser, Brodie Cupples, David Aisenstat, Kevin Hodgson and Kip Woodward at their 40 year reunion.

Judith Harder (Hilton, ’77) and Brenda Barootes

(Hilton, ’78) met up in Vancouver, B.C. this past May to

complete the BMO Half Marathon. Despite the rain,

the two had a fantastic time. “Wet and cold, but we did

it!” This was the second half marathon they completed

together this year.

Mark Zhong (Whittall,

’10) graduated from the

University of Southern

California with a B.S. in

Biomedical Engineering

and with cum laude

honors. Currently,

Mark is pursuing an

accelerated, one-year

M.S. in Biomedical

Engineering, also from USC. After the completion of

his Master’s degree, Mark will be working full-time

for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Los Angeles as a

Management Consulting Associate in their Advisory

practice.

Marshall Farris (Whittall, ’83) and his wife Angelica,

completed a service trip to Peru with their charity, the

Ascenta Foundation, this past June, bringing medical

attention to over 1,900 patients from 5 mountainside

communities, over the span of 4 days. Perched on the

side of a mountain at a 3,400 meter elevation, their

mission site community Cotabambas, was a 6 hour

drive southwest of Cusco. The Ascenta team of 22

Canadian doctors and nurses were joined by a local

group of doctors to perform medical, dental, and

optometry services on anyone in need, 50% of whom

were children. The Ascenta Foundation Board continues

to work hard to organize future missions and initiatives

to raise funds to help make a difference in the lives of

children, adults and seniors around the world. To learn

more about the Ascenta Foundation please visit:

www.ascentafoundation.com

With a Master’s degree in

Business Administration,

Brentwood graduate

Benjamin Felix (Whittall,

’06) has taken on the role of

Alumni Mentor for his alma

mater, Carleton University.

Benjamin’s diverse academic

background makes him the perfect candidate to guide

current university students through the transitional

period between graduating and securing a position

in today’s job market. Benjamin also volunteers as a

youth basketball coach, delivers Junior Achievement

programs, and sits on the board of directors of Families

Matter Co-operative.


Brooke Phillips (Alex, ’04) was married to Jordan McGarvey on the 17th of May, in beautiful Shawnigan

Lake. Accompanied by her five Brentonian bridesmaids,

Emma Head (Alex, ’09), Lindsay Muir (Alex, ’04),

Kyla Muir (Alex, ’06), Julia Allard (Mackenzie,

’04), and Alison (Fraser) Anderson (Alex, ’04), the

beautiful bride walked down the aisle to her university

sweetheart in a heartfelt chapel ceremony. The couple

shared their special day with many other Brentwood

alumni, including Cathy (Stone) Head (Hilton, ’78),

Taren Phillips (Alex, ’02), Logan Phillips (Privett,

’05), Mark Phillips (Rogers, ’75), Jim Stone (Whittall,

’70), Anne (Stone) Muir (Alex, ’76), Jane Stone (Hilton,

’76), Stacey Gilham (Mackenzie, ’04), Andrea Norlund

(Alex, ’06), and Branlin Shockey (Privett, ’04). Brooke is

fulfilling her dream of teaching for both the CVSD and

Shawnigan Lake School, while her husband works as an

industrial electrician.

Keavy Martin (Alex, ’00) married Richard Van Camp

on February 14, 2014 in Edmonton, with Annie Mullins

(Alex, ’00) as Maid of Honour. The wedding took place

at the Edmonton Scottish Society Hall, which is also

where aunt of the bride, Kelly Killeen (Alex, ’84)

was married some years ago. Other Brentonians in

attendance included Jennifer Wheeler (Mackenzie, ’00),

Lindsay (Dutton) Durgan (Alex, ’79), Michael Martin

(Rogers, ’78), Tom Martin (Rogers, ’03), Liz Kreutziger

(Gwynneth, ’03), Christine (Dutton) MacKinnon (Alex,

’83), Barclay Martin (Alex, ’05), Jen (MacLean) Millar

(Alex, ’97), and Rob and Joyce MacLean.

Eva Shockey (Alex,

’06 ) and former NHL,

current KHL hockey

player, Tim Brent,

were engaged on May

21st, 2014, while visiting

Eva’s family home on

Vancouver Island, B.C.

Tim on one knee, with a

bottle of champagne and

a gorgeous ring, were the last stop on a treasure hunt he

had arranged for Eva, ending in the Shockey’s garden.

This proposal was years in the making, as minutes

after meeting each other two years previous, a phone

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call was made by Tim to a close friend, claiming he was

one day going to “marry this girl.” Eva’s answer was an

enthusiastic “Yes,” and the couple plan to wed in June,

2015. The nuptials will take place in the same location as

their engagement, in the company of close friends and

family.

Elizabeth Anton

(Mackenzie, ’99),

married Edward Morrison, of

Peterborough, Ontario,

on July 5th, 2014 at

St. Mary’s Kerrisdale

Anglican Church in Vancouver B.C. The couple held their

reception at the Vancouver Convention Centre, where

many Brentwood alumni were in attendance, including

Adrienne Buckingham (Mackenzie, ’99), Nadia (Wechselberger) Rowe (Mackenzie, ’99), Rebecca Kinkead (Mackenzie, ’99), Niamh Murphy (Mackenzie,

’99), Brent Rein (Ellis, ’99) and Ian Gove (Ellis, ’99)

(virtually).

Samantha Baxter (Alex, ’01) & Matt Foulger (Whittall,

’01) were married at the Fraser River Lodge in Agassiz,

BC on July 12th, 2014 with 16 Old Brentonians in

attendance!

Get to Know the OBE | Grant Gillies (Rogers ’81) West Vancouver, BC

CURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Real Estate Development

WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? It means I have been sent off into the world with all of the right tools to be caring, sympathetic and successful in all parts of life.

ANY INFLUENTIAL FACULTY? IF YES, WHO AND WHY? Apart from everyone I met, Gil Bunch because he gave me incredible insight on myself and how I should conduct myself professionally. He also taught me to have faith in my decisions. John Allpress ,because he taught me the importance of integrity and he could play a mean bass. Garvey and Simons, because they brought levity to the school environment.

WHY DO YOU SUPPORT BRENTWOOD? Because it takes in great kids with amazing potential and sends off finely-tuned young adults into the world who will make a difference in so many ways. The world needs more Brentonians!


Malcolm Howard

(Ellis, ’01) and his wife

Erika, welcomed son

Gavin Howard on

March 18th.

Naomi (Melhuish) Larkins (Alex, ’98) and

her husband welcomed

daughter Adria Magnolia Beth Larkins

on May 8th at 1:35am.

The whole family,

including big brother Nathan, and proud grandmother,

Beth Melhuish, are thrilled!

Jenna and

Jordan Warner,

faculty members

and Assistant

Houseparents in Alex,

welcomed the newest

member of Alex

house, Finley Jade Warner, on July 7th at 1:56pm. Baby Finley weighed a

healthy 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20.5” long.

Mark Wismer, faculty

and Ellis Assistant

Houseparent and

Ulrika Drevniok,

school nurse,

welcomed Niall Joseph Wismer

on August 18th, at

10:06pm. A very healthy 10lbs, 5 oz.

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Get to Know the OBE | Chris (Terry) Van Vliet (Rogers ’81)


CURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Westjet / Pilot / Travel

FAVOURITE HOBBY / WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS Flying / travelling / adventuring / enjoying good Scotch and/or good wine in good company.

FAVOURITE COURSE It’s a tie between Burrows’ Math and Bunch’s English.

FAVOURITE SPORT Rugby (of course).

WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? When I hear the term “Brentonian” it signifies for me a strong sense of community, respect for and faith in your classmates and contemporaries, and hope for a bright future through ongoing efforts of the Brentwood staff.

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CURRENT CITY Vancouver, BCCURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Sponsorship and EventsWHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL AT THE BRENTWOOD CAFETERIA? A toss up between the Steak Tartare and Prawn Cocktail!WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? Some of my best friends to this day are from Brentwood and I wouldn’t trade that for anything.DESCRIBE BRENTWOOD TODAY IN THREE WORDS Diverse, stimulating, creativeANY INFLUENTIAL FACULTY? IF YES, WHO AND WHY? John Garvey. He’s my inspiration for still playing competitive soccer.WHY DO YOU SUPPORT BRENTWOOD? Despite the huge changes to the campus, I still consider Brentwood to be my school.WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT BRENTWOOD’S FUTURE? I believe the school is well-positioned to be a leading institution for years to come.

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CREW OF 1974 CELEBRATES

40 Years Back on the WaterOver the July 5 -7th, 2014 Alumni Reunion weekend, members of the Crew of 1974 gathered to celebrate 40 years since their crew, coached by Tony Carr, won the Canadian Nationals in St. Catharines. Six oarsmen from the Crew of 1974 got back on the water, with Tony and Yvonne Carr alongside in the coach boat, to commemorate their Crew, and their legacy. Right: Cameron Kring ’74, Tim Wiggins, Geoff Briggs ’77, Murray Reynolds ’75, Harold Backer ’80, Darrell Thierman ’74, Brodie Cupples ’74, Mike Wiggins ’74, Peter Scarrow ’69 (cowswain).

REFLECTIONS FROM THE CREW

Rowing with you guys this weekend really meant a lot to me,

and brought back a ton of very warm memories! I am extremely

blessed to have been (and continue to be) a part of something

that “unfolded in a golden sliver of time long gone.”

I feel honoured to have had shared that experience with each of

you and to be bound together forever by something that words

cannot express but which each of us understands. You had to

be there to get it, and we were. Each one of us connected in that

place and time, and in this present moment. It was a joy to look

into each of your eyes again, and see a teammate who went

there for and with me.

For all of us. Together. That is something I will always carry with

me in my heart.

—Cameron Kring

I agree that to have been a part of something so special, has

gone well beyond just the physical act of rowing together. The

mutual respect, the tireless effort and the endless support that

nine schoolboys and one very gifted coach bestowed upon each

other 40 years ago, seems to remain very much alive today, as

evidenced by the events of Saturday morning. Memories of our

times together always bring me immense joy and the feeling of

elation when confirmation of our win came over the loud speakers

in St. Catharines, has never been equalled. Being part of the Crew

of ’74 remains one of my proudest achievements.

I am most grateful to my parents for making Brentwood College

available to me and equally grateful to have been received, guided

and encouraged by both the teachers and the student body

during my short stay, which allowed for such indelible memories

to be created.—Mike Wiggins


Karen Louise Reynolds (1983) passed away at home

in Gainesville, Florida, on September 17th, 2013 at

the age of 48. She was born in Toronto, Ontario, on

February 13th, 1965, and attended school at Lethbridge

in AB, and Brentwood College School in B.C. Karen and

her family lived in Calgary, AB, Salt Spring Island, B.C.,

and Brisbane, Australia, before moving to Florida. She

succumbed after a hard fought, 13 year battle with

breast cancer. Karen was a gentle, loving soul and an

inspiration to all who knew her. She will be forever

missed by her family and friends.

Daniel Westinghouse (1969) passed away on December

13th, 2013 at the age of 63. Dan was an incredibly

creative and imaginative person who loved to share

his life adventures through his countless stories. His

generosity of spirit was especially felt by the multitude

of young people in his life, from teaching many how to

drive a standard truck, to letting the little ones steer the

excavator. Dan’s memory will be cherished in the hearts

of all those lives he touched. His spirit will continue

through sharing his stories and remembering him as a

loving, kind, thoughtful and generous husband, brother,

uncle and friend. Dan was truly a genuine “one of a

kind” man.

Arthur Curtis Bridge (1948)

passed away peacefully in the

company of both his children,

and with the love of many

family and friends on March

31, 2014. Art was born and

grew up in Tianjin, China. At

age 17 he and his younger

brother Ken came to Victoria. Art attended Brentwood

College, graduating in 1948, and was co-winner of the

Yarrow Shield, for scholastic/athletic excellence and the

Powell Cup for citizenship. Art will be remembered as

a true gentleman, for his quiet strength, intelligence,

eternal kindness, great dignity and courtesy, and above

all his love for family. He will be sorely missed by family

and friends in Canada and overseas.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of

William James “Jim” Burrows, a beloved husband,

wonderful father and grandfather, loving brother,

and exceptional teacher. Jim contributed 50 years of

service to Brentwood College School in Mill Bay, and

played a major role in shaping it into the progressive

and innovative school it is today. As a youth, Jim was

involved with the Boys Brigade, and upon arrival to

Canada became involved with the Cowichan Valley

Rugby Club. He will be greatly missed.

Old Brentonians came from far and wide to attend Jim Burrows’ Celebration of Life. (From left to right) Mike Hicks (Senior, ’70), Ivor Ford, Nick Prowse, David Mackenzie (Rogers, ’69), David Minty (1968), David McIlveen (Privett, ’70), D’Arcy Boulton (1968), Phil Ross (Privett, ’70), Joel Cotter (Ellis, ’70), Howard Martin.

MAILBAG | Obituaries


Angela (Baxter) Santoro | ALEX ’98Navigating career transition and work-life integration

To say Angela (Baxter) Santoro (Alex ’98) thrives when

busy is an understatement. Angela, a lawyer-turned-

entrepreneur working-

mom of two girls under

four, graduated from

Brentwood in 1998

(sis ter, Samantha

Baxter, graduated

in 2001) and her

Bachelor of Commerce

and degree in Law,

both from Queen’s

University, followed.

Angela returned

to Vancouver, her

hometown, and practiced commercial litigation for three

years, and family law at Jenkins Marzban Logan for two years.

Like many driven young professionals, Angela worked long

hours and demonstrated strong commitment to her clients

and her firm. Angela quickly

discovered how much she

enjoyed the reading, writing,

and theory of law; however,

the day-to-day battles with

opposing counsel in the

litigation process, and later

the heartache of family law

began to take its toll.

Despite her love of law and having wonderful colleagues

and mentors in the workplace, Angela gradually began to

realize that the practice of law was not the right fit for her,

or her young family. The “a-ha” moment occurred early in

her second pregnancy when Angela was juggling several

highly contentious custody battles at work. The stress and

emotional encumbrance started to impact Angela and her

wellbeing. With seven months remaining in her pregnancy,

Angela took a risk, followed her gut, and ultimately left the

practice of law… for now. “I made what some would call

a crazy decision to quit my secure job while two months

pregnant, knowing full well I was unlikely to get hired

somewhere else until a year after I had my baby.”

Never one to rest on her laurels, Angela set about connecting

with others to learn about the details and nuances of

different career options: “I probably had 50+ lunches with

various people in different industries trying to figure out

what they loved about their jobs/businesses and whether

it might be a good fit for me. Nobody at university ever

discussed the daily realities of various jobs. Every profession

just had a shiny title, like Lawyer, Doctor, Engineer, and

often the reality of those jobs is very different than students

imagine.” Angela admits that it took time to let go of the

notion that she was required to keep practicing law because

that was what she studied at university, “I’ve learned that

attending university and getting a degree can be a stepping

stone to many unique and

varied things.”

The support from Angela’s

husband, Mike Santoro

(Privett ’97) and her family,

coupled with the advice from

trusted and experienced

friends and contacts helped

give Angela the courage

to make the transition to

entrepreneur. Angela, together with a few like-minded

mothers and businesswomen, channeled her interest

in health, families, motherhood, and business into a

unique tradeshow showcasing eco-friendly, healthy,

Alumni Pro�les

In stark contrast to previous generations, it has been predicted that Millennials will have six to eight different careers in their lifetime.

Photo: Sharalee Prang Photography


active solutions for the whole family, and in 2014, the

Healthy Family Expo was born. The event was enormously

successful: Angela and the team are expanding the event

from North Vancouver to the Vancouver Convention Centre

in downtown Vancouver for their March 29, 2015 expo.

Angela’s vision of an engaging tradeshow (with a strict “no

boring booth” rule for vendors) that helps move families

towards healthy, active, eco-friendly living has become a

reality. With Angela’s work ethic and business acumen, and

big brand sponsors like Whole Foods Market on side, the

future of the Healthy Family Expo is bright.

While Angela has found success in her new business, and

enjoys a more flexible schedule allowing more time with

her family, it presents its own set of challenges (ask anyone

who is running a business from their home with young

children). Furthermore, Angela admits it was easier to wear

the label of “lawyer,” a widely understood and respected

profession, rather than entrepreneur: “Stepping away from

a defined role in society (people know what a lawyer does

and how long you have to go to school to become one) to

an entrepreneurial role is challenging because you have

to prove yourself all over again in a world where nobody

knows you.”

As the notion of “work-life balance” becomes obsolescent

and “work-life integration” becomes the norm, Angela is

ahead of the pack. One of the many reasons why she

is a great leader in her field is that she practices what

she promotes via the Healthy Family Expo and aspires to

implement small changes in her family’s daily and weekly

routine. Meal planning using fresh ingredients, involving

her daughters in meal preparation, and walking to daycare

in lieu of driving are a few examples of these changes.

Angela suggests that finding a bit of balance, rather than

trying to “balance it all” is the key, and helps keep things in

perspective. “I’ve also learned to accept that there will be

piles of laundry and dirty dishes in my house for at least

the next 18 years – no point in worrying about it.”

In stark contrast to previous generations, it has been

predicted that Millennials will have six to eight different

careers in their lifetime. Angela’s courage, tenacity,

research, and her ability to trust her instincts provide a

glowing example of a successful career transition. While

the change was not without its challenges, Angela has now

found a career that suits her skills, strengths, and interests,

and she has set herself up for a more balanced, healthy

work and family life.

Angela’s advice to others who are considering different career paths:

▫ Seek advice from trusted sources along the way, but always check in with your gut feelings.

▫ Take people out for lots of lunches. It’s a really great investment in your future.

▫ No decision is ever final and you can always change your mind, despite how impossible it might seem at the time.

▫ The benefit of a partner who is fully supportive of your transition cannot be overstated.

▫ If you make decisions worrying about what other people will think, or who you might upset, you’ll end up living a life that’s not your own and doesn’t bring you happiness.

More information about the 2015 Healthy Family Expo

can be found online: http://healthyfamilyexpo.com, on

Twitter @HealthyFamExpo, and on Pinterest (Healthy Family

Expo).After making the bold decision to leave a successful career in law (for the time being), Angela (Alex ’98) has developed a career that aligns her interests with her personal and professional goals.


Claire Theaker-Brown | GWYNNETH ’02Merging ethical manufacturing practices with an entrepreneurial drive

Claire Theaker-Brown, Brentwood graduate from 2002 and Gwynneth House alum, takes time out of running her busy Shanghai-based business, Flatter:Me Belts (soon to be UNbelts) to share her insights on entrepreneurship, ethical manufacturing standards, and life in Shanghai.

CURRENT CITY: Shanghai, China

EDUCATION/JOURNEY AFTER BRENTWOOD: Gap year to

work, and to backpack in China; studied liberal arts at

University of King’s College in Halifax from 2003-2005,

and transferred that year into the University of Alberta’s

industrial design program with a minor in Mandarin. When

I graduated in 2008, I moved to Shanghai with the Canada-

China Scholars’ Exchange Program, and stayed to work at

a non-profit from 2009-2011. Founded Flatter:Me Belts in

2011, and haven’t looked back!

CURRENT EMPLOYER/POSITION/INDUSTRY: Founder,

Flatter:Me Belts (soon to be UNbelts), manufacturer/

distributor of ethically-made, no-bulk pant-keeper-uppers.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS: To make Canadians curious about

who made their clothes, and under what conditions.

My time in China has shown me that “Made In…” labels

don’t tell us enough about the quality or labour equity

behind a garment; the most rewarding part of my job is

showing customers ethical manufacturing can happen

anywhere in the world

– if we’re willing to ask

for it. I’ll be driven to

advocate for supply

chain transparency

until consumers expect

it, and until garment

businesses far larger

than mine can be proud

of their answers.

HOW DID YOU GET

STARTED IN BELT

DESIGN? Honestly, I

never wear regular belts – I

find them too bulky. When

I realized I wasn’t alone, I

started experimenting with no-bump designs; when I

came up with something that didn’t show under t-shirts, I

called it the Flatter:Me Belt and set to work finding retailers.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE BRAND? We’ve got twin

passions at Flatter:Me – increasing the functionality of

a woman’s wardrobe, and showing that higher ethical

standards can (and should) be expected from the garment

industry.

EXPAND ON THE ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES YOUR

COMPANY EMPLOYS. WHY WAS THIS A PRIORITY FOR YOU

AND HOW HAS IT IMPACTED YOUR BUSINESS? Developing

and implementing worker-centric business practices has

been central to Flatter:Me from the start. Since moving

to China, it’s really bothered me how little we expect of

Chinese-made products, given the beauty and quality

that is actually available in boutiques and markets here

in Shanghai. In the years after I moved here, I began to

suspect that a lack of skilled workers wasn’t the problem

with the Made in China brand – and that it might be the

external pressure for low prices, huge quantities, and short

Alumni Profiles CONTINUED

The most rewarding part of my job is showing customers ethical manufacturing can happen anywhere in the world – if we’re willing to ask for it.

Claire (Gwynneth ’02) has harnessed the energy of the entrepreneurial community in Shanghai with her line of ethically manufactured no-bulk belts.


turnaround times that make it difficult for factory owners

to prioritize their employees’ needs. We have a little studio

factory just inside Shanghai, and we constantly hear from

customers who love knowing that their belts are sewn by a

fairly-compensated team. It’s been extraordinarily gratifying

to see the increasing support for transparent manufacturing

across the garment industry – companies like Everlane and

Patagonia are helping to make real headway. For Flatter:Me

(and soon, for UNbelts), every sale is a vote of confidence

– and it’s a great feeling to be growing to the point where

we can create jobs in Canada, too.

WHAT GAVE YOU THE COURAGE TO START YOUR OWN

BUSINESS? There was a perfect storm of opportunities that

allowed me to start my own business when I did. The low

(but climbing) cost of living, the proximity to suppliers, and

the spirit of collaboration above competition has made it

a fabulous place to start a business – the entrepreneurial

community here is one of the things I’ll miss most when

we leave.

HOW DID BRENTWOOD SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS,

PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY? Brentwood taught

me to expect success instead of hope for it, which is

a real gift to a young person. I also began to realize at

Brentwood that success comes in all forms. I graduated

with the confidence I needed to travel, to really invest in

friendships, and to pursue opportunities that might seem

out of reach.

FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD MEMORY: So many. Off the

top of my head? Pre-inspection cleaning sprees with

my wonderful roommate, Alysha Dedhar; learning the

Charleston for musical theatre; accidentally making the

Senior Women’s 8 row with square blades on whitecaps

when I was learning how to cox. Sorry, gals.

WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? For me,

going to Brentwood meant having the luxury of developing

myself in all ways at once – academically, artistically, and,

for the first time, athletically. I’m an only child, and I loved

living with people my own age. Overall – I don’t come from

a family with a lot of financial resources, so it was a luxury

and privilege to live and study at Brentwood.

WHAT ARE THE BEST ASPECTS OF LIVING IN

SHANGHAI? Shanghai’s the city where Westerners and

Chinese nationals alike are coming to chase opportunities

they might not have had at home. There’s a sense here that

everybody is on some sort of adventure – and because

non-locals remember what it was like to be new, I’ve found

it to be a very welcoming city. The dumplings are killer, too.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE WHO ASPIRES

TO WORK/LIVE ABROAD? I would really encourage a new

expat to get involved in his or her new community as

soon as possible. Volunteering, finding meet-up groups

with shared interests, buying a bike and living centrally so

you’ve got no reason not to attend neat events – these all

made big differences to me, especially as I’m usually too

introverted to go to networking-specific events. I always

find it’s easier and more fulfilling to figure out what you

can contribute to your new city than focusing on how to

swap business cards with the right people.

DESCRIBE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF CLAIRE THEAKER-

BROWN? On the best days, my husband brings me coffee

in bed – he is a prince among men. Once I’m fuelled and

outfitted, I jump on my scooter and drive in to the Former

French Concession to the lanehouse-turned-creative-

workspace where I rent a desk. Every day is different

– I might have supplier phone calls to make, packaging

to design, samples to approve, marketing campaigns to


plan... the list goes on. My wonderful Canadian office

manager keeps me updated on wholesales, and makes

sure our e-commerce customers are well taken care of.

Every customer is an ambassador for the company, so

we do our best to make sure they’re delighted with their

belts. It can all be a little overwhelming sometimes, so I

meet weekly with the owners of two other businesses to

set goals and help each other solve pressing issues. We’ve

supported each other since the start of all of our ventures,

and these ladies are my lifelines.

HOW DO YOU NURTURE YOUR CREATIVITY? As inspiring

as Shanghai can be, it’s also really overstimulating

sometimes – 23 million is a lot of people. I need time by

myself to recharge, and window shopping in quiet areas

for stationery, vintage anything, or craft supplies is a pretty

reliable way to get my juices flowing again. I’ve also learned

to respect the power of caffeine.

WHAT ARE THE FUTURE PLANS FOR FLATTER:ME

BELTS? Our next Big Scary (And Therefore Terribly Exciting)

Project is our rebrand, which is coming this fall. When I

started Flatter:Me, I didn’t have the confidence to imagine it

spreading beyond Canada – but I’ve had a lot of demand in

the U.S., where the name Flatter:Me is already trademarked!

(Lesson learned: think big, even if you’re small.) We’re

changing the name to UNbelts, which will help us expand

both our market and our product line.

WHAT ARE THE FUTURE PLANS FOR CLAIRE? I’ve been

living in Shanghai for almost six years now, and a move to

Canada is in the cards – though work will keep me travelling

to China (a relief; I’ll be

missing my street-noodle

fix). I’m looking forward

to settling in Canada for a

while, and deciding with my

husband where to take our

next step. Whatever we’re

doing professionally, I’ll

want to be part of a diverse,

creative community that’s

working for social change.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE RECENT BRENTWOOD

GRADS AS THEY CONSIDER THEIR NEXT STEP? Don’t rush!

I was worried when I took a gap year, and when I added a

year to my bachelor’s degree, that I’d be behind the pack.

I wasn’t. The difference between 16 and 18 feels huge, but

the difference between 22 and 24 isn’t. If you’re like me,

you’ll be glad that you trusted your gut when it told you

to take your time. It was important to have the breathing

space to cultivate my wildly different interests – they ended

up all coming together in my current job.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU HAVE GIVEN TO YOURSELF AT

GRADUATION? I wish I’d been easier on myself. I’m still my

own worst critic, but I’ve been able to develop a sense of

humour about it – most of the time. What I’ve really learned

to pursue is resilience. It’s way more powerful (and fun)

than perfection.

DESCRIBE BRENTWOOD IN THREE WORDS: An extra-

ordinary advantage.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: Always happily

learning.

Flatter:Me belts can be found online:

Website: www.flattermebelts.com;

Facebook: facebook.com/flattermebelts;

Instagram: instagram.com/flattermebelts


Brentwood taught me to expect success instead of hope for it, which is a real gift to a young person.


Lauren Purnell | ALEX ’10Transforming the dinner plate with a unique aesthetic

Lauren Purnell, Brentwood graduate from 2010, is making a name for herself in the blogosphere as an artist; more specifically, a food artist. Objects from the banal (a watering can) to more topical imagery (2014 FIFA World Cup logo) pop off the plate with Lauren’s bright, fresh, clever arrangements made entirely from food. Tropical flowers, sea turtles, plants, animals, people and objects delight the eye and make the mouth water. Her canvasses – white dinner plates – showcase the image in vibrant hues and textures, bringing to mind the delightful qualities of the foods, crisp apple slices, juicy watermelon chunks, crunchy bell pepper quarters, tart citrus wedges, and so on. Appreciating Lauren’s work is a multi-sensory experience!

Her love and appreciation of food, cooking, art, and natural beauty have helped Lauren develop the lens through which she envisions her designs, from peel to pitt. While there are no major plans to further develop Culinary Canvas, Lauren intends to continue exploring her culinary pursuits as she begins her Master’s program in Marketing and Brand Management at Kingston University London this fall. Lauren’s creative, whimsical pieces can be enjoyed via Culinary Canvas, her Tumblr blog, as well as her Instagram account (lopurnell).

WHY FOOD ART? Why not? I love food, I adore art

(I always have) so I figured why not combine them?

I also love food photography and styling, the aesthetics

of how food is prepared and presented has always been

of interest to me.

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH FOOD ART? My first “Food

Art” started at a dinner event at university where I was

cooking for a few of my friends (spaghetti carbonara). I had

spent quite a bit of time locating the ingredients, prepping

and cooking the food, then plating and presenting the dish.

Despite the time and effort put into making said dish, the

meal disappeared pretty quickly without a moment given

to appreciate its appearance. The conversation around the

table turned to some topic or another so I kind of zoned

out and started playing with the leftover bits of food on my

plate, eventually deciding to manipulate them into a tree

and that became my first “food art” – the “spaghettree”.

After that the combination of food and art became a fun

part of my culinary experiences. Making “Food Art” was a

way for me to take time out from school and channel my

creativity by combining it with my love for food.

HOW HAS YOUR WORK CAUGHT ON WITH OTHERS?

To be honest I’m not completely sure! I started my Tumblr

Lauren Purnell, Brentwood graduate from 2010, is making a name for herself in the blogosphere as an artist; more specifically as a food artist.


blog (Culinary Canvas) a little over a year ago as a space for

me to share and organize my Food Art photos. For the first

year I maintained a fairly consistent number of followers,

between 50-100 people (mostly friends or friends-of-

friends), then one day this spring, I woke up and it had

just blown up! My e-mail was full of notifications of new

followers so I logged onto my blog and all of a sudden I was

up to 22,000 followers. My guess is that some well-known

art and media blogs had discovered one of my images and

shared it on their pages, reaching out to their thousands

of followers and linking them back to my blog. It’s really

taken off now, it’s quite incredible! I feel really lucky to have

as much support as I do.

WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? Being

a Brentonian means being part of a community, I love that

almost wherever I am there are people with whom I share

that. It means being connected to wonderful, intelligent,

diverse individuals.

FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD MEMORY: Presenting my final

project for Mr. Gage’s Financial Accounting 12 class in the

form of a rap song – I re-wrote the words to the music of

Ke$ha’s Tik Tok.

DESCRIBE BRENTWOOD IN THREE WORDS: Enriching,

supportive, inclusive.


Being a Brentonian means being part of a community. I love that almost wherever I am, there are people with whom I share that. It means being connected to wonderful, intelligent, diverse individuals.


Ryley O’Byrne | ALEX ’00Setting new trends in the world of fashion

Turn your passion into your career: a cliché most people are familiar with, but only the lucky few have successfully accomplished. For artist and designer, Ryley O’Byrne (Alex ’00), her personal desire for beautiful socks morphed into an obsession, which eventually evolved into Strathcona Stockings, her high-end line of socks, stockings, and leggings launched in 2010, sold online and at high-end boutiques around the world. The rich, lush patterns of flora, fauna, fruit and photography that adorn Ryley’s designs have quickly caught the attention of W Magazine, Vogue Italia, Elle, Nylon, and most recently Chatelaine magazine. “Ornate socks weren’t really something that existed when I started the project. And I thought it should be otherwise. As it turned out many people (and companies) agreed with me,” says Ryley.

Ryley’s home base is Roberts Creek, on the Sunshine Coast of B.C., and while she keeps a studio in Vancouver, her travels frequently bring her through L.A., New York, and Paris. Ryley’s post-secondary studies began at UBC, continued at the Emily Carr University of Art + Design, including two semesters at Central Saint Martins – University of the Arts London before graduating from Emily Carr. Before Ryley had even graduated, she was approached by innovative women’s fashion boutique, Aritizia, where she eventually took the coveted role of Creative Director of Marketing. With 60 boutiques in select cities across North America providing on-trend, beautiful clothing, this opportunity was considered the dream job to anyone with an interest in fashion. Ryley describes working in fashion as the opportunity to bring together seemingly

disparate interests – culture, business, and aesthetics – however, she ultimately left corporate fashion to pursue Strathcona Stockings.

Three years into owning her own business, Ryley enjoys the creativity and the diversity of her work. Controlling her own time, moves, and direction of her business are wonderful benefits, although she acknowledges the many challenges and accountabilities of owning a business, and suggests dedication, time and patience are critical for anyone who wishes to pursue a successful career as a designer and business owner. Gleaning insights from those in a position to provide mentorship and guidance – whether from a business perspective or a creative perspective – is something Ryley is quick to do, “I am deep believer in mentorship. When I meet incredible business people or creative people, I often ask to get together and have coffee. It’s an amazing opportunity – speaking with people who have similar interests as you – but more experience.”

Ryley’s plans for the fall include a writing residency in Tuscany as she continues to expand her product line to include men’s and children’s apparel, streamline distribution and seek a potential business partner to take on aspects of business development and strategy.

HOW DO YOU NURTURE YOUR CREATIVITY? I walk,

I read, I look at art, I make art, I eat well, I travel,

I socialize, I write… I do things that nurture me in other

ways. And that helps keep me balanced and inspired.

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS: The good ones?

Creative. Thoughtful. Loyal.

FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD MEMORY: That’s hard to narrow

down… but I have a very beautiful memory of one of my

first times rowing: the water was glassy and the sensation

of moving across the crystalline water was a beautiful and

unique one.

WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? Having a well-rounded education.

For artist and designer Ryley O’Byrne (Alex ’00), her personal desire for beautiful socks morphed into an obsession, which eventually evolved into Strathcona Stockings


DID YOU HAVE ANY INFLUENTIAL FACULTY/HOUSEPARENT/

COACH? IF YES, WHO AND WHY? My first class with Mr.

Collis, in set one English, was very impactful. I remember

thinking that school should always be so inspired (and

inspiring).

HOW DID BRENTWOOD SET YOU UP FOR

SUCCESS, PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY? Brentwood’s emphasis on academic excellence was fun

and inspiring for me. I also found that it made the transition

to university quite easy.

DESCRIBE BRENTWOOD IN THREE WORDS: Strong,

supportive, clear.

Strathcona Stockings can be found at Ryley’s online shop strathconastockings.com and at fine boutiques

around the world.


I am a deep believer in mentorship. When I meet incredible business people or creative people, I often ask to get together and have coffee. It’s an amazing opportunity – speaking with people who have similar interests as you but more experience.


Sloan Dickey | PRIVETT ’09Bringing breaking news to life through video

Every day, Sloan Dickey (Privett ’09) brings news stories covering global conflict, the economy, and government to life for hundreds of thousands of viewers as a video reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Breaking news is always the priority, so every day looks different from the last; however, Sloan usually produces, scripts, shoots and edits two news videos every day including a daily segment with the Bureau Chief.

CURRENT CITY: Washington

DC

E D U C A T I O N / J O U R N E Y

AFTER BRENTWOOD: I

attended the George

Washington University

and then I was hired out

of school to the Wall Street

Journal.

HOW DID YOU GET INTO JOURNALISM? I went to The

George Washington University because I wanted to get

into politics. At university, however, I was exposed to a

variety of opinions and perspectives and I found myself

much more the observer than the participant.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A SUCCESSFUL JOURNALIST? I

am not the best person to say what it takes to be a

successful journalist, but I can say that it definitely does

not require a DC residency. Of course, the news industry

surrounding government is extremely important in order

to watch the legislators and to make sure that the abuse

of power is highlighted. However, the world is filled with

stories of triumph, loss, humour, anger. Good journalism

is just as important to a small town resident who reads

about local news in his or her local newspaper as it is for

any story published in an international periodical.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE WHO ASPIRES

TO A CAREER IN JOURNALISM? Journalism is a fantastic

career (from what I have experienced so far) and it can be

extremely rewarding when others recognize the information

you publish, post, or broadcast. It is important to know

what specifically inspires you about the career. The news

industry is not like Hollywood; not everyone can, or should,

be Anderson Cooper. Make sure you are inspired by the

profession, not the power or fame it brings to a small

fraction of those in it.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS: I am not sure where I want to go

with my career. There are three things that I know: I love

video reporting, I find politics fun to talk about, and people

tell me I have a good reporting voice. I was extremely

fortunate to get a job right out of college at a reputable

newspaper looking to expand its digital content. For now,

I hope to do the best I can at the Journal and see where

my path takes me from there.

WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? There

are things you learn at Brentwood that don’t manifest

themselves until long

af ter graduation.

Besides the academic

preparation in writing

and scholastic skills,

something about

going to Brentwood

helped me excel

across many areas of

my life, especially in college. High school, for me, was filled

with many successes and also many failures, but having

them occur in an environment that supported me in my

challenges was very beneficial.

DESCRIBE BRENTWOOD IN THREE WORDS: Adventure,

challenge, growth.

SLOAN DICKEY (PRIVETT ’09) PRODUCES NEWS STORIES COVERING GLOBAL CONFLICT, THE ECONOMY, AND GOVERNMENT AS A VIDEO REPORTER FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.


On May 10th, 2014, four members of the Class of 1963

returned to Brentwood to celebrate their 50 year milestone.

Shane Conn, Mark Dickinson, Harry Ford, Gerry Scholefield,

and their wives, joined Bud and Wendy Patel, John Allpress

and Stephanie Young for a luncheon at the Head’s

residence. Photographs and school timetables from the

early 1960s were brought out from the archives for the

group to share and connect names to faces. Former Head

of School, Bill Ross, was not able to attend, however, he

sent deeply touching words honouring these graduates

from the earliest days of the Mill Bay campus:

This group, for that matter any of the first 7 or 8 classes

of that era, live actively in my memory for many reasons.

Foremost amongst them and admittedly by reflection, many

of these boys and their families responded well not only to

our fledgling programmes, but also to the teacher dreams

wherein our curriculum found its roots. We, mostly young

inexperienced teachers, as individuals were inconsistent

professionals at best, but collectively we believed in

our students and many of them believed in us. Synergy

prevailed. The Class of 1963 sat in drafty classrooms under

leaky roofs, played on rocky fields, studied science from

outdated texts and didn’t complain about the science lab

equipment and furniture we salvaged from public school

storage warehouses. They were not always happy, but

they re-enrolled in sufficient numbers to ensure we had a

full school the following year. From my memory emerges

the word heroes. Individuals such as Harry, Shane, Mark,

and Gerry, had the fortitude, the guts if you will, needed

to make Brentwood work. Heroes they were and remain. I

am so glad they decided to get together to focus again on

the time they spent at Brentwood.

– William T. Ross Brentwood Head of School (1976-2000)

Reflections from Harry Ford (Class of 1963)

We arrived in early September 1961. We were a rag tag

group of boys from all walks of life, some were academically

deficient, some were very good scholastically, but all of

us were looking for guidance. We found that guidance in

visionaries such as David Mackenzie, Gil Bunch, Bill Ross,

Peter Clarke and others.

We were immediately sectioned into work parties. There

was a lot to do; afterall the new school had been a solarium

and later a rehab facility which had been abandoned for a

few years. We were introduced, immediately, to Rugby and

found ourselves in a vacant farmer’s field, picking up cow

paddies before we could learn the intricacies of the game.

As the two years blurred by, we graduated to picking up

rocks from our new playing fields before we could fully enjoy

the game. We played Shawnigan, St. George’s, St. Michaels,

Royal Roads, various high schools from Ladysmith to Victoria

and the dreaded team from Qualicum, whose rock covered

field made ours look like a golf green.

We went on field trips; one memorable trip to “Forbidden

Plateau” to ski... there was no snow except for a patch

maybe 100 feet long... we used it up quickly... a lesson in

turning lemons into lemonade. Another memorable trip

was to Squamish where some hiked and climbed, others

found their way into town looking for other activities. As I

remember there was one incident where a certain individual

paid a “gentleman” a sum of money to purchase some liquid

contraband and quickly lost his money, as the “gentleman”

exited the liquor store through the back door, providing a

lesson in trust.

Meals were interesting, particularly the unrecognizable

which took great imagination and deliberation to determine

what exactly we were about to consume. Eggs, we agreed,

Reflections from the Class of 1963 at their

50th Reunion


were the staple on the breakfast plate, a plate stacked high

with cold, flat, cream coloured, greasy overcooked patties.

Gil taught us the proper eating etiquette with knife and fork

and to not complain.

Gil taught us manners, English, drama, poetry and prose.

David taught us discipline, history and rugby. Bill taught us

life disciplines, math and rugby and Peter taught us various

disciplines and rugby. I was a poor student in most of these

areas but I sure loved the rugby.

We made great friendships at Brentwood. We learned much

more than academics. Although I was a reluctant student,

I found the school and those involved in the school and its

operation to be inspiring in so many ways. I can say, with

conviction, that the two years that I spent at Brentwood

were significantly the making of me as an adult. I look back

with only fond memories.

Our recent reunion at the school leaves me in awe at what

has been accomplished since our brief period in the early

60’s. What was conceived and put into action by the fine

people involved in the school has grown and evolved into

something that I would never have thought possible. The

current Head of School and Staff are exemplary in their

attitude, motivation and expertise. I am fortunate to have

been affiliated with the school and I am always proud to tell

people that I am a graduate of Brentwood College School.

With best regards,

Harry Ford

(Class of ’63)

4

2

3

1

1963 CLASS REUNION May 10, 2014 Brentwood Campus

1 Brentwood campus, circa 1964.2 Gerry Scholefield, Shane Conn, Mark Dickinson, Harry Ford.

3 Sandy Ford, Harry Ford (’63), Margaret Conn, Shane Conn (’63), Bud Patel, John Allpress, Leslie Dickinson, Mark Dickinson (’63), Gail Scholefield, Gerry Scholefield (’63).

4 The graduating class of 1963.


Michelle Fairbanks was hired in 2001 to fill the then new

role of Graphic Designer. During her time in the role, she

evolved it from handling the digital photo archive to designing

and producing myriad advertising and branding for the

school. Michelle is currently living in Nanaimo with her

husband Jeff and their 2 children, Lela (3) and Coen (1). We

wish Michelle much success in the future.

For the past five years Karen Reburn (nee Fischer) worked

alongside Clayton Johnston and the Admissions Department

as an Admissions and Marketing Assistant. Karen was

also associated with the Arts faculty, working with Mrs.

Widenmaier on numerous projects including the musical.

We wish Karen, Jeff and Isabelle (1) all the best.

Timio Colistro, after two years at Brentwood, accepted an

offer to join the University Counseling team at St. Michael’s

University School in Victoria. While we were sad to see him

go, we were pleased to know that this was somewhat of a

homecoming for him as a native of Victoria. Timio was a

wonderful addition to our office these past two years, and

we know that dozens of students will fondly remember his

counsel, his humour, and his wisdom. We will cherish his

intelligence, his thoughtful perspectives, and his ability to

connect with our students. It is tough to lose a colleague,

and very tough to lose a very good colleague… Timio was

an excellent colleague, so his absence will be felt deeply.

We wish Timio well in his future in Victoria.

We had a number of interns at the school last year working as

resident assistants, on the sports fields and in the classroom.

Julia Klepl joined the faculty this year as maternity leave

coverage for Jenna Warner, and Shane Thompson has

taken the reins of the Brentwood rugby programme as

Head Coach as well as being an Assistant Houseparent

in Rogers House. We wish the interns who did not return

to us — Gabriel Farrell, Danielle Abdilla, and Michael Morrison — success in their future endeavours.

Get to Know the OBE | Marisol Van Vliet (Mackenzie ’05)


CURRENT EMPLOYER / POSITION / INDUSTRY Westjet / Flight Attendant / Travel

FAVOURITE RUGBY MEMORY AND/OR FAVOURITE BRENTWOOD COURSE / ART / SPORT? Girls rugby / field trips / It’s the small details I truly treasure and remember.

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE MEAL IN THE BRENTWOOD CAFETERIA? Eggplant casserole (I’m serious!).

DESCRIBE YOUR BRENTWOOD EXPERIENCE IN THREE WORDS Mental, physical, emotional

WHAT DOES BEING A BRENTONIAN MEAN TO YOU? Mr. Collis: he took me from despising poetry (I’m a science brain) to taking AP Literature and memorizing half the canon. Mr. Burrows and Mr. Cowie: for all the amazing Rugby memories and times; not to mention coaching us into gold!

WHY DO YOU SUPPORT BRENTWOOD? It was more than my school, it was my home.

Salvete and Valete

American Thanksgiving Dinner — Crooks Hall, Brentwood Campus Thursday, November 27th, 2014

A Concert for a Winter’s Eve & Parent Reception — T. Gil Bunch Centre, Brentwood Campus Friday, December 5th, 2014

Victoria Alumni Night Out* Thursday, January 22nd, 2015

Brentwood Musical The Boy Friend T. Gil Bunch Centre, Brentwood Campus February 25th-28th, 2015

Brentwood Musical Parent Reception — T. Gil Bunch Centre, Brentwood Campus Friday, February 27th, 2015

Careers Day — Brentwood Campus Saturday, February 28th, 2015

Brentwood in Asia March 2015

Hong Kong Reception Private Residence, Consul General of Canada in Hong Kong Thursday, March 26th, 2015

Charity Work Day Saturday, March 28th, 2015

Brentwood Drama A Midsummer Night’s Dream — T. Gil Bunch Centre, Brentwood Campus April 15th-18th, 2015

Brentwood Regatta April 24th-26th, 2015

Parent and Alumni Reception at Regatta — T. Gil Bunch Centre, Brentwood Campus Saturday, April 26th, 2015

Arts in Action and Learn to Row for Parents Friday, June 5th, 2015

An Evening of Dance — T. Gil Bunch Centre, Brentwood Campus May 7th & 8th, 2015

Vancouver Reception — The Vancouver Rowing Club Thursday, May 14th, 2015

Concert for a Summer’s Eve — T. Gil Bunch Centre, Brentwood Campus June 4th & 5th, 2015

CSSRA Championships — St. Catharines, ON June 5th-7th, 2015

Toronto Reception* June 8th, 2015

Closing Day Ceremonies — Campbell Common, Brentwood Campus Saturday, June 20th, 2015

Alumni Reunion Weekend — Brentwood Campus July 3rd-5th, 2015

*Venue to be confirmed

What’s Happening 2014 /2015

Saturday, April 25, 2015We invite all alumni to join us during Regatta weekend for a day of racing,

reconnecting and reminiscing

RSVP [email protected]

HOMECOMING 2015

Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to 2735 Mt. Baker Road,

Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P1

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