Grove Newssummer 2002

Trustees 2001-02

Board Chair*Marilynn Booth

Past Chair*Bill Morris ’70

* S. Clifford Abraham ’74Ian Armstrong ’83

* Cindy Atkinson-BarnettDavid Bignell

* Walter Blackwell ’56Gordon Blake

Robert Bourgeois* Brian Carter

* Andrew Clarke ’85Trish Crang

Janet Cudney ’94John Curtin

Peter DalglishPaul Desmarais Jr. ’73

Bryce DouglasPeter Dunn ’62

Michael Eatson ’83Jock Fleming ’74

Carol FlorenceJohn Frewer ’34

Eryn Fry ’02Bill Gastle ’68

* Bruce GibsonCynthia Gordon

Abigail Greene ’93Jennifer Gruer

HRH, The Duke of York ’78David Hadden

Chris HadfieldRichard HaggSteven HarrisGoodith HeeneyJohn K. Hepburn ’68Howard Hickman ’60Tim Hyde ‘76 *James Hyslop ’85Alan Ingram *Warren Jones ’88Howard KitchenLinda LeusNicholas Lewis ’77 *James (Kim) Little ‘53Laleah Macintosh *D. Bruce MacNaughton ’52John (Bubs) Macrae ’33Kevin Malone ’77 *Jeffrey MarshallJames Matthews ’58Jack MatthewsJohn McRae ’70Val McRae Betty MorrisChristopher OndaatjeBonnie PattersonTravis Price ’85Tony Pullen ’63Douglas Rishor ’57 *Katie Robinette ’90Gretchen RossJohn Ryder ’77Thomas Ryder ’53Nancy Smith *Donna Smith IveyT. SymonsDavid Thompson *D’Arcy Thorpe ’02Ann TottenhamChristopher White ’90

* Board Member

2002September

8 Parent Reception at LCS12 Peterborough & Area Parent Reception19 Grove Society Meeting (LCS)27 Student Career Day28 Fall Fair 28/29 Home to the Grove Reunion

October

17 Halifax Alumni Parent Gathering24 Grove Society Meeting (Toronto)26/27 Trustees’ Weekend at the Grove

November

14 Grove Gathering27/28/29 School Play

December

5 Grove Society Lunch at the Hadden’s

2003

January

23 Montreal Admissions Presentation and Alumni/Parent Gathering 31 Kingston Admissions Presentation and Alumni/Parent Gathering

February

7 London Admissions Presentation and Alumni/Parent Gathering20 Grove Society Meeting (Toronto)

April

5 Trustees’ Meeting10 Ottawa Admissions Presentation and Alumni/Parent Gathering24 Grove Society Meeting and AGM (Peterborough)

May

9 Toronto Admissions Presentation and Alumni/Parent Gathering24 Regatta Day

June 12 Grove Society Meeting (location TBA)14 Closing19 Andy Harris Cup (Grove Golf) Front cover: Closing Chapel service

Photo by Greg Stott

Iattended a high school graduation at a school other than Lakefield

for the first time this year. As I sat there, I thought about my

graduation from high school and about the other Closing cere-

monies I watched as a younger student. Lakefield’s Closing is unique

because it combines tradition and change in a way that is not only

meaningful for the graduates, but for everyone attending the ceremony.

Every school has traditions that are important to the class of stu-

dents graduating that year. Each class goes through high school and

graduates as a unit, participating in all the appropriate traditions along

the way. What makes Lakefield’s Closing special is that it includes not

only those leaving the school, but the rest of the student body and

school community. Even as another class graduates and the student

leadership of Lakefield changes, a continuity is created through the par-

ticipation of younger students in different aspects of the ceremony. The

students who receive awards, line up behind the graduating seniors, and

all those in attendance are participants in the ceremony and witness the

passage of another class of students, and another year in Lakefield’s his-

tory.

Lakefield has been able to preserve its traditions better than many

other schools while adapting to new technology and facility demands.

New classrooms, theatres, and computer systems change the physical

appearance, but not the character of the school. While changes allow

Lakefield to maintain its prominence, preserving the distinctive tradi-

tions and spirit of the Grove make Lakefield more than just an excellent

school. It is a special place for many reasons, and for many people.

Closing is a time when the juxtaposition of change and continuity

is especially pronounced. The candlelit Closing chapel and slideshow

make us think not only about our graduation, but about the classes of

graduates before us who have gone on to success in many different

fields. These ceremonies allow us to say goodbye to the students, fac-

ulty, and staff who will be moving on to new stages in their lives, and

to bring closure to a year at the Grove.

Thomas Flynn will be moving to Washington, D.C. in August to pursue aMaster’s degree in Economics and International Relations at the JohnsHopkins School of Advanced International Studies. Tom received an A.Doak Barnett Fellowship in China Studies to continue the program hebegan last year at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center in Nanjing, China.

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Letters

From the Head

From the Chair

Head Student’s Closing Speech

Awards

Staff News

Susan Hazell

School News

HRH The Duke of York

Grove Society

Advancement

The Gift of DanceLaura Lawson

Fusing ShoresMichael Kulas

There’s No Life Like ItColin Trethewey

Class News

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Address Correspondence to:Communications Office

Lakefield College SchoolLakefield ON, K0L 2H0phone: 705-652-3324

fax: 705-652-6320tblodgett@lakefieldcs.on.ca

Editor: Tracey BlodgettLayout and Design: Robin YoungAlumni Contributing Editor: Tom Flynn ’96, Editorial Committee: David Hadden, Richard Life, Sarah McMahon, Todd Harris,Richard Johnston, Tom Milburn, Allen LeBlanc

Thomas Flynn ’96Contributing Editor

In This Issue

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LettersI was shocked and saddened tohear of Andy Harris’s death. Theone thing that always stood outabout Andy was his constancyand consistent view on life. Hismodest unassuming demeanor,strong character and personalrelationships never changedover the years. If there was aspecial event, one could alwaysrely on his presence. Dr.Rosalind Barker’s tribute in therecent edition of the Grove Newsreveals his myriad of contribu-tions to the school and studentbody.

I never had the privilege of having Andy for a teacher but did have himas a hockey coach in my final year at Lakefield. He was an inspiring andknowledgeable instructor who got the most out of his players as he laterwould with his future students. He was a technician of the game andwas deliberate and methodical in his approach.

The last time I talked with Andy I reminded him of his hockey playingdays with Apsley in the old county league. He reminisced and mentionedan individual who played in the same league at the same time. That per-son was “Red” Sullivan who would later go on to star with the New YorkRangers. Andy himself was an excellent skater and playmaker. His skillswere honed on the frozen surfaces of Buckley’s pond, Clear Lake and theformer outdoor rink adjacent to the school, under the tutelage of coach-es such as Windy. He was always a team player and that ultimate teamwas Lakefield, a school he so dearly loved.

Andy will be sorely missed by all but especially by his colleagues andfriends in the Lakefield community.

Peter Grant ’54

I was sorry to read of Andy Harris dying. I have happy memories of himas a senior boy coaching the under fourteen football team in 1943 andtreasure the photograph I have. John Easson (page 28) was on the sameteam. They were very kind to an English evacuee.

Robin Wood ’44

What a sad coincidence that Andy Harris and Bob Shaw (aka Art) shouldboth have their passing noted in the fall edition of the Grove News.They, together with this writer, were Junior Masters together in 1949.For our duties we received room and board, taught junior forums, attend-ed certain classes as pupils, and received a salary. Shaw and I received$10.00 monthly but Harris received $25.00 which probably reflectedHeadmaster G. Winder Smith’s hope that he would make a life career asa master at Lakefield.

Tom Sterling ’49

From the Grove News I learned that Andy Harris had passed on. Only deathcould have moved him very far from Lakefield. I then read Dr. RosalindBarker’s tribute. She got it so right. He really was a great teacher, he lovedhis subject with a passion, loved talking with the students any time dayor night, no student was beyond the pale of understanding; hisenthusiasm for ideas was infectious. His legacy is enormous. Very few canclaim do have had such a positive impact on others.

As a coach he was always competitive, but never gave up on individualseven if their talent was less than self-evident. He revelled in the com-plicated play. Coaching the younger teams in football he would haveplays where the ball would move around the backfield, changing handsso often, that most of us watching did not know what was going on. ButAndy knew those complicated plays made the game both more fun andmore challenging.

So it was with theatre, debating whatever. He believed profoundly in astudents potential and did everything he could to bring it out - make itreal, make it shine — the mark of a really great teacher.

Hugh Faulkner ’51

Come Home to the Grove Reunion Weekend 2002 September 28/29

This year, Home to the Grove 2002 will celebrate classes endingin 2 and 7, but all are welcome. Reunion weekend will coincidewith Fall Fair and the campus will be alive with activity. Comejoin in the fun with the students, teachers and your classmates.Home to the Grove is a family event, with something foreveryone. So spread the word, round up your friends, and be ourguests on the last weekend in September.

Please phone the Communications Office 705-652-3324 to register,or visit our web site: www.lakefieldcs.on.ca. All Alumni/ae willreceive a more detailed mailing in the near future.

We look forward to seeing you!

Excerpts from David Hadden’s ClosingChapel Speech, Friday, June 14, 2002

Astory that has helped me to gain a healthier perspective uponwhat is truly important in life comes from a wonderful small bookentitled, Tuesdays with Morrie. Any time you seek perspective,

read this book. It’s about a man, Mitch Albom, who, after leaving uni-versity, and building a busy career, rediscovers his favourite professor,Morrie, in the final months of the older man’s life. Every Tuesday, theformer student visits his dying teacher who is being ravaged by LouGehrig’s disease . . . a progressive, neuro-degenerative disease thatattacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. When motor neuronsdie, the ability of the brainto initiate and control mus-cle movement is lost. Withall voluntary muscle actionaffected, patients in thelater stages of the diseasebecome totally paralyzed.Yet, through it all, for thevast majority of people, theirminds remain entirely unaf-fected.

Mitch visits Morrie each weekto learn a new lesson aboutlife from this man who,despite this terribly debili-tating disease, has lived sorichly. On one occasion, hewrites, “I remember whatMorrie said during our visit,‘The culture we have doesnot make people feel goodabout themselves. And youhave to be strong enough tosay, if the culture doesn’twork, don’t buy it.’” Albom goes on, “Something else Morrie told me, ‘Somany people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important.This is because they are chasing the wrong things. The way you getmeaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devoteyourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creatingsomething that gives you purpose and meaning.’”

To the members of the graduating class, it would be my hope, on the eveof your departures, that Lakefield has helped to instill in each of youthese qualities of approach to life. To be sure, the substance of yourchapel talks, throughout this past year, gives cause for encouragement.

Morrie asserts, “If the culture doesn’t work, don’t buy it.”

I believe that is what Carly Erickson was saying when she challenged usto know and be ourselves. It is sad but true, in this fast-changing, fick-le, media-bombarded world in which we live, increasingly, it is a chal-lenge for us “just to be ourselves”. Carly observed:

“Identity, I have learned, is the biggest event of high school. As soonas you reach high school, whether you like it or not, you will try to findyourself. This is very tedious and it’s curious why we don’t just let our-selves be ourselves. This is because, as humans, and especially adoles-cent ones, we are always trying to make sense of things. We are label-ing them and defining them and forever fitting things into categories.This is not only impossible but a dangerous thing to do, creating onlytemporary comfort from fears of not being able to conform. So I chal-lenge you to stop trying to define yourselves. I challenge you just to fol-low your instincts and interests and you will find the person in yourselfthat is so rich and you will love yourself. It’s not about caring whatother people think; it’s not about conforming. It is way easier to just letyour own personality shine through no-matter what you think - that’s100 times better than anything you could make up.”

It was uplifting to hearCarly conclude her talk bystating, “I’m happy and I’msecure, and I’m more myselfthan ever.”

It would be my hope that allof our graduates feel happyand secure, as a class, aboutthe contribution they havemade to Lakefield.

Thank you for the very pos-itive leadership you haveprovided. You have broughtnew definition to the mean-ing of Morning Assembly,the haunted house, and theRowdy Crowd; you have seta new standard of participa-tion with the sea of bluejackets in the choirs andbands and the fact that 25of you, 30% of your class

have earned the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award (see page 38).

In Tuesdays with Morrie, towards the end of the book, Morrie says toMitch, “Mitch, can I tell you one more thing that I’ve learned most withthis disease?”

Mitch inquires, “What’s that?”

Morrie responds, “The most important thing in life is to learn how togive out love and to let it come in.”

Instinctively, in different ways, several of our grads have communicatedthis same message.

The more open and committed we are about giving to and receiving fromothers - about truly letting friends into our lives and being a part oftheirs - the more we receive.

Drop a pebble in a pond and see what happens. So too with the Class of2002. Throw a handful of pebbles into a pond and you will notice theripples extending outwards, interacting, and connecting with each

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From the Head

other. We are the sum of our experiences together. Perhaps Sarah Nobelsummed up this concept of synergy best when she observed:

“My friends are the only people who keep me sane and I love how eachone contributes to my life in their own unique way. Kaley is the kid inme, Jill is the voice for my thoughts, Emily is my common sense, Laurenis my determination, Chenoah is my honesty, Carly is my humour, Hilaryis my sanity, Marie is my directness, and the list goes on until it makesup a whole person that is me.”

It is my sincere hope that, on the eve of your departures from Lakefield,that you truly understand the fullness of what you have shared togeth-er - that you really appreciate the extent to which you have contributedto each other’s lives and the lives of our entire community.

It would be my hope that, as a result of your careers at Lakefield, thatthe meaning and purpose you choose to pursue during the course of yourlifetimes, will extend well beyond your own self interests to worthycauses, to supporting the communities in which you live and to grap-pling with the challenges that your generation will face in an increas-ingly complex and shrinking world.

Page Wadsworth, a for-mer Chairman of theCanadian Imperial Bankof Commerce and a for-mer Chairman of theBoard of Lakefield,without whom theremight not be a Lakefieldtoday, concluded aspeech he gave to thealumni by saying: “MayI take just a minute and

leave one further thought with you. It has been my experience, person-al and through observation, that the more you give to others in time,talents, and resources, the more will be asked of you. This, of course, isnot unusual or unexpected. The remarkable result is that you find you’rewilling and want to do more and will come to appreciate the real mean-ing of the privilege of serving. No doubt, some of you have already foundthis, by experience, to be true.”

Meghan Vlasschaert made the same observation when she stated in herchapel speech:

“This past December, I traveled halfway around the world to change thelives of people I had never met before. The Thailand Water Project is themost rewarding thing I have ever done. I experienced pain, and what ittruly means to persevere. What we gave those people cannot be given adollar value. It can only be measured by the smiles and displays ofgratitude the villagers showed us. Although we were separated bylanguage and personal experience, we shared something together thatothers cannot perceive or understand. I was shown a simpler way of life,where wealth is not measured by how much money you have in the bank.The people of the village showed me what it means to be happy withwhat you have, that material goods are not necessary to happiness. Ilearned life lessons while in Thailand that I would not have learned if Ihadn’t gone. We gave the people of Ban Mae Let Nai something that will

greatly improve the quality of their lives. Little do the villagers know, butthey have given me the same. I now have a new perspective on life.”

In the future, I will only believe that Lakefield has been successful, if Iknow I can count on each of you to create meaning and purpose in yourlives by directing some of your aspirations for success toward the bet-terment of human kind and the privilege of serving others.

Meaning and purpose spring from faith and hope. Faith that things –happy and sad – work out for a reason. Faith that it is worth takingcertain risks, trusting first that people’s intentions are good, forgivingfriends who have let you down, sharing with others in an open, honestand vulnerable way.

And hope - the type of hope that does not allow cynicism to becomeone’s convenient response; rather, the type of hope that is action-oriented and focused upon finding new solutions.

May faith and hope be defining themes of your lifetime stories.

Kathleen Bingham and Adam Harbutt demonstrated these attitudes whenthey made the following observations at the conclusion of their Chapelspeeches. Optimistically, Kathleen mused:

“I don’t want to look back on my life 5 years from now and feel asthough I had forgotten my hopes or lost myself. I have reached the endof one road and the beginning of the next. I don’t know where I’ll endup next year - but I know I can do anything if I put my mind to it.Lakefield will soon become a part of my past. It is a sad thought that Iwill no longer be a part of something that has been so important to me,but I am ready to go. There is a quote saying; when God closes a doorhe opens a window. This has always upset me. I never knew why Godwould close a door and only give you a window. The truth is that hereally closes a window and opens the door. For the graduating class - ourdoor is being opened. Some people say that the future is a reflection ofthe past; others say it is made of the same stuff as the present. If eitherof these is true, then I can’t wait for the rest of my life. There is a greatdeal of unmapped country within each of us and I challenge you all totry and discover a little bit more of your country.”

Equally optimistically, Adam advised,

“What’s the point of these stories? The point is this. I heard in a chapelspeech in grade 10 that if you want something the whole universe willcome together for you. I believe this. You can’t just kind of wantsomething or think it’s nice to have, you have to really need it, want it,work for it. Everyone in this chapel has the ability to accomplish theirdreams. All you have to do is start. The world is a forgiving place andthings will fall into place. Do what you want and do it well.”

Adam concluded by quoting Oscar Wilde, “All of us are in the gutter, onlysome of us are looking at the stars”.

On the eve of your departures from the Grove, may each of your lives beilluminated by a star filled with faith and hope. May you find purposeand meaning, during your lifetimes, by being generous with others,unafraid to love and let love in, and may it be said, for each of you, thatthe world is a better and happier place as a result of you being in it.

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It is my sincere hope that, on theeve of your departures from

Lakefield, that you truly understandthe fullness of what you have sharedtogether - that you really appreciate

the extent to which you have con-tributed to each other’s lives and the

lives of our entire community.

Marilyn BoothFrom her Closing Speech

We are all here today with a common bond that links us to thisamazing community of learning, living and growing, affection-ately known as “The Grove;” the roots of which stem from the

stand of trees in front of the Head’s House. The image of the trees forme speaks to a powerful Chinese proverb:

If you plan for a year, plant a seed.If for 10 years, plant a tree.If for 100 years, educate the people.

We are a community of learning - a community that has mattered enor-mously to me personally and to my family. As I thought about my mes-sage for today, I could not help but reflect on my own personal respectand affection for Lakefield that has been the catalyst that has inspiredmy ever-increasing commitment and involvement with this School. Withme today is my son, Rob, an alumnus of the Class of 1998 and my daugh-ter Kristen, a Don in Colebrook and Grove House in the late 1990’s. Mywillingness to assume the responsibility as the first woman Board Chairgrew from my genuine belief that if there were more learning communi-ties like Lakefield empowering each and every student “to reach theirpotential in mind, body and spirit”, this world we live in would be amore civil society filled with leaders who value themselves, accept oth-ers and work together to make our world a better place.

Lakefield is about morethan academics, the artsand sports. It is aboutlearning and growingthrough relationshipsthat enable each studentto know themself, cele-brate their strengths andbe supported in theirstruggles. For each ofyou, your involvement at

the School has included relationships with many special people creatingyour unique experience that is the “Lakefield Difference” for you. Iwould like to acknowledge with you, supported by the Board andTrustees, the powerful competence, dedication and devotion of theLakefield Staff. My own life has been enriched by my opportunity towork closely with Canada’s most outstanding Head of School, DavidHadden, alumni/ae, and all of the teachers, dons, heads of houses andstaff who create the “Lakefield Difference” and have given each one ofyou as students and graduates an opportunity to celebrate yourself andyour accomplishments.

For many of you, the work of the 54 Trustees and 17 Board members maybe invisible. Let me assure you the volunteer commitment, energy,affections and drive to sustain and improve Lakefield is constantly mak-ing a difference. Over the past year, the Board, Trustees and manage-ment launched Lakefield’s next five-year plan, “Securing Our Future”. Iencourage you to read it. You will be overwhelmed as you digest theenergetic future it dreams for Lakefield. Of significance, Lakefield willpreserve its heritage - a small school culture, focused on our studentsand their preparation for leadership and for life. The vision includes, of

course, expanded bricks and mortar - a marvelous renovated theatre, astudent recreation center incorporating a gymnasium, aerobics, danceand outdoor education. Along with these new facilities, new initiativesto build on our strengths of outdoor education and to embed leadershipdevelopment into every aspect of our school life will ensure Lakefieldmaintains its unique and respected position in the Independent Schoolsystem of our country.

An energetic fundraising campaign will ensure both the facilities andprograms can become a reality as well as greatly expand our endowmentand bursaries. I believe we are all committed and responsible to theLakefield of tomorrow.

Lakefield is not about standing still - it is about dreaming, growing anddoing better.

In closing, I would like to share a closing message to our graduatingclass. I recently attended a movie about a concept called “paying itforward.” I hope you will celebrate today your own personal accom-plishments. I hope you will, over the years, give back to Lakefield inwhatever ways you can for all that it has done for you. More impor-tantly, I hope you will take what you have learned here and “pay it for-ward” by working hard to make your home, your community, the placeyou study or work and our society, in fact our world, a better place forall of us.

Congratulations - go forward - enjoy learning - seize life!

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Pay It Forward

Lakefield is not about

standing still - it is

about dreaming, growing

and doing better.

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LorcanKilmartin ’02

Closing Speech

I’ve learned a lotduring my careerhere at Lakefield.

While Calculus is veryexciting and apparentlyuseful, that’s not thetype of learning I’mreferring to. You seewe’ve all learned to con-jugate verbs and memo-rize the crazy antics ofour ancestors, butthere’s one thing aboveall else that Lakefieldhas taught me. Andthat’s how to live: Howto succeed, how to fail;how to work, how torelax; how to laugh andhow to think. All of this,Lakefield has shown me.

This leads me into a little segment that I like to call,

“Everything I need to know in life, I learned at the Grove.”

* Tuck in your shirt* Get some fresh air, the outdoors is invaluable* Make yourself look as if you’re really busy* Community is also invaluable* Sleep is really invaluable* You can never get enough hugs* Time flies by, and that which you cherish the most ends far too

quickly* Lakefield College isn’t really a college, it’s a high school. You

don’t know how much confusion this has actually caused over theyears

* Be proud of yourself and those around you* And finally, I learned that when in doubt, call a meeting, and call

them often.

One reason why I love Lakefield is because it’s a smart school filled withsmart kids. For example, this year I participated in choir, debating anda musical. My friends from other schools point out to me that if I wereat another school, I’d be beaten up. Yet, here at Lakefield I’m praisedfor my efforts. Here at a school that boasts a 70-member chess club, stu-dents can be themselves and pursue their individuality. This is theatmosphere that Lakefield is all about.

I’d like to tell you about the graduating students. Ahh, “the grads”. Wecame to school a little earlier this year to take part in three days of lead-ership. One of our tasks was to come up with a formal mission statementidentifying the goals that our class would aim for. There was hugedebate because most of our class wanted a catchy mission statementthat rhymed. Marketing genius; and this is only a fraction of the creativepower that this group possesses. In the end, we chose a worthy, tradi-

tional mission statement; we emphasized a comfortable atmosphere,spirit and leadership by example. I’d say we did an amazing job at hold-ing up what we thought to be important. Some instances of leadershipby example: we had more students than any other grade involved in jazzband, debating, Lorelei, concert band, choir, theatre, and Duke ofEdinburgh Gold Award winners (see page 38). Plus, not one grad wentto Standards this year. This is quite a feat that hasn’t happened as longas I’ve been here and it shows that these grads really did take their rolesseriously.

I’ve never been so proud to be a part of a group than I am to be a partof these graduating students. The reason we worked so well togetherthroughout the year is that every one of these navy blue jackets hassomething to offer. I can actually say that no one takes back from thegroup. Everyone puts in their own quality. The difference that separatesus from other graduating classes is that we do things because we wantto. We enjoy Lakefield, we enjoy our jobs. That’s been the key.

Aside from our duties we’ve also managed to become friends with eachother. We’ve had each other to lean on when we’re tired, to share excit-ing news with, and to mourn together after failing tests.

I think someone once said that your high school years are the best yearsof your life. If that’s true, then I’m not disappointed. They say that you’llnever have friends like the ones you had in high school and you’ll neverhave teachers like the ones you had in high school. Again, if that turnsout to be true, then I’m not disappointed.

I could get away with saying that this year has been the best year of mylife. And... it has. It’s weird, but most of the time while I’m here it doesnot feel like I’m working. It just feels like I’m existing ... if that makesany sense. I get up, come here to see all my friends, enjoy myself andthen return the next day. It’s a wonderful, satisfying lifestyle. In a fewweeks I’ll have to look back on everything at this school. Which is sad.But, when I’m sad in the future it’ll be looking back on these years goneby that will cheer me up. These years have been the good old days wheneverything was simple. My main goal was to have fun and it seemed likeI had a million friends.

Over the past few years we’ve worked countless hours in hopes for thisday, the day we graduate. Even so, it’s still hard to leave. Part of me isexcited, but part of me wants to continue to wear my classroom dress,laugh at people who drop their glasses in the dining hall, and never giveup stomping my feet for half-days in chapel, no matter what the situa-tion. This school has been good to all of us up here, and we can hopeand trust that it continues to get better, as it always somehow does.

When we leave today with our luggage all packed up and drive down thatlittle road to the stop sign, we leave into a world as new members, withmore responsibilities. Are we up for it? Are we ready to take on all thesenew burdens? From what we’ve learned here, I’d say definitely. Becausethese students you see standing behind me actually aren’t students any-more. They’re now hope for the future. They’re leaders, inventors,thinkers and dreamers. And you should memorize these faces becauseyou’ll be seeing them on television, hearing about them on the radio andreading about them in the paper. It’s now time to leave our home, showthe world how we made it this far, and show the world how far we’ll go.

Thank you Lakefield and I hope you all have a great summer!

Head Student

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Top of FormGrade 7 Mathew MacLean 90.5%Grade 8 Gillian McRae 87.4%Grade 9 Gemma Barker 91.9%Grade 10 Charles McNestry 92.9%Grade 11 Allison Bingham 93.5%Grade 12 Andrew Parsons 92.7%Governor General’s Medal Cindy Lau 95.2%

Communications EnglishGrade 7/8 Humanities Prize Fiona McNestryThe Dela Fosse Prize (Junior) Gemma BarkerIntermediate English Prize Allison BinghamOAC Language and Literature Prize Alice HonigOAC English Writers Craft Prize Rachael MasonI. Norman Smith Prize for

OAC English Studies in Literature Taylor WardenFine Arts Grade 7/8 Fine Arts Prize Emily LoyerHubert Eisdell Award (Junior) Adam BishopIntermediate Fine Arts Prize Jenni MackoOAC Art Prize Julia TunneyOAC Music Prize Andrew ParsonsModern LanguagesJunior Modern Languages Prize Nisha PintoIntermediate Modern Languages Prize Peter PelcOAC Core French Prize Allison BinghamOAC Extended French Prize Alexandre DesmaraisHRH Prince of Asturias OAC Spanish Prize Ashley Keefe

Mathematics, Science and TechnologyMathematicsGrade 7/8 Mathematics and Science Prize Gillian McRaePaterson Prize (Junior) Meaghan DyasIntermediate Mathematics Prize Andrew ParsonsLarry Griffiths Prize for OAC Algebra Cindy LauProfessor M. Mackenzie Prize for OAC Calculus Cindy LauOAC Finite Prize Ashley KeefeScience and TechnologyA.W. Mackenzie Environmental Award (Junior) Heidi GoldIntermediate Science and Technology Prize David HillMrs. A.W. Mackenzie

Natural History Prize for OAC Biology Lauren AllenOAC Computer Studies Prize John FlemingOAC Chemistry Prize Cindy LauOAC Physics Prize Eliot BarkerSocial SciencesT.H.B. Symons Canadian Studies Prize (Junior) Charles McNestryIntermediate Social Sciences Prize Emma TrottierSusan Guest Outdoor Education Prize Emily HedgesOAC Canadian-American History Prize Lauren KennardOAC Economics Prize David McConnellOAC Modern Western Civilization Prize Jill ArsenaultOAC Kinesiology Prize Malcolm JohnstonOAC World Issues Prize Emily Hedges

Character and Achievement AwardsThe Gaby Award Emily LoyerThe Harmon Award Spencer HodginsThe Junior Grove Guild Prize Mary-Anne ReidThe Fred Page Higgins Award Gemma BarkerJunior Edson Pease Prize Ali KaraThe Jean Ketchum Prize Adam BishopThe Stephen Thompson Prize Andrew ParkeThe Senior Grove Guild Prize Alex ParkeThe Milligan Awards Karly Coyle, Chris CarriqueThe Crombie Award Melanie WrightSenior Edson Pease Prize Chenoah EllisH.M. Silver Jubilee Award Meghan VlasschaertThe Nelles Prize Alex ReidThe J.R. Anderson Award Malcolm JohnstonJohn Pearman Martyn Sibbald Prize Sarah EwingThe Ondaatje Foundation Award Julia TunneyThe Monty Bull Award Liza McWilliamsThe Jack Matthews Humanitarian Award Lorcan KilmartinThe Whitney Prize Karly CoyleJean and Winder Smith Award Cameron CrawfordUniversity of Toronto National Book Award Bob EaronMcLimont Scholarship Cindy LauThe Trustee’s Prize Brianna LyttleThe Grove Award David Burton-DaviesThe Grove Award Lindsey HepburnThe Grove Award Tim McLaughlinBritish Alumni Travelling Scholarship Malcolm Johnston

Lindsey Hepburn

Grade 8 Commencement

Back Row (l-r): Fiona McNestry, Joel Siegel, Spencer Hodgins, RossGreen, Brent Petticrew, Martha Ewing, Sarah Thompson Front Row: Aaron Wilson, Emily Loyer, Adam Bates, Keith Zippel,Michael Procyk, Gillian McRae, Harrison Sones, Martha Ramsay

Awards

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Staff NewsFarewellsSusan Hazell has been appointed as the Executive Director of CAIS andwill be leaving Lakefield College effective July 1, 2002. We congratu-late Susan on her appointment and wish her every success. (See pg.11)

After far too short a stay, the Grove community sadly bid farewell toSimon and Joanne Bruce-Lockhart as they headed west, back to theirroots on Vancouver Island. The Bruce-Lockharts most certainly madetheir mark on the Grove during their tenure, Joanne as an advisor inColebrook House and residential supervisor and Simon as Director ofAdvancement. Simon played a key role in the planning process for thefive-year plan and authored the blueprint document Securing our Future.After the plans approval by the Trustees in October, he traveled widely,outlining its key recommendation and strategies to parents and alumni.We are most grateful for the wonderful contribution made by the Bruce-Lockharts and wish them the very best in their future endeavours.

Ally O’Grady has accepted a position at Neuchatel College inSwitzerland beginning this fall. Beyond teaching a variety of SocialSciences courses, she will be initiating an outdoor education program.We extend our best wishes to Ally.

Vedra Hill has been working with the Health Centre since 1988. Wewish Vedra much success as she moves on to Dr. Hughes Cardiology Clinicin Peterborough.

Changes

We are pleased to announcethat Janet Markus (left) hasagreed to assume the positionof Assistant Head, School Lifethis fall. Janet has been atLCS for ten years as a teacherand Head of Communications.She returned to the Grove inSeptember of 2001 after asabbatical during which timeshe completed the require-ments for her Doctorate.

Vera Wilcox has beenappointed Director of StudentLife, expanding on her portfo-

lio as Coordinator of Student Services. Vera is also the Head of LowerColebrook.

Louise Paoli di Prisco takes over from Janet Markus as CurriculumLeader, Communications.

Tom Milburn has been appointed Director of Co-Curricular Arts.

Ian Armstrong has been appointed to the position of Director ofAthletics, effective September 1, 2002. Ian takes over this role fromPeter O’Grady who will be moving to a full Outdoor Educationtimetable next year.

Kirsten (Andrews) Bain will be remaining in her role as Scienceteacher, but is giving up her function as Head of Memorial House.

Gerry Bird will be returning from sabbatical in September 2002.

Greg MacPherson, who has filled in for Gerry this year, will be contin-uing at the school in a regular teaching capacity.

Jen Moore will be moving from Guidance to teach French.

Glen Hamilton will continue with his Head of House and SchoolCounsellor duties, and will also assume new responsibilities for academ-ic and university guidance, as well as heading a grade team.

New Faces at LCSWe would like to welcome our new faculty members:Brent Hurley (Grade 7&8), Kerri Hansler (English), Brian Taguchi(Outdoor Education), Julie Moyer (Head of Memorial House), StuartLee (Economics/History), Tara Rogers (Health Centre), Carol Toddjoins the Business Office in the position of Accounts Receivable. AllenLeBlanc has joined Lakefield College as our new Director, Advancement(see pg. 23).

A New Advancement TeamAs part of the new five-year plan, Securing our Future, additionalresources were allocated to help support the achievement of theSchool’s ambitious goals.

To utilize current resources more effectively and make the most of theadditional investment of human resources, Lakefield has undertaken toformalize a new vision for the Office of Advancement.

Essentially, Advancement may be equated to the elements that help “toadvance the cause, mission, awareness and reputation of the school.” Itwill incorporate the following three elements:

* Communications (including Marketing) and Constituent Relations(liaising with Alumni/ae, Parents, Past Parents and Friends ofLakefield)

* Development (fundraising)* Student Recruitment portfolio of the Admissions function.

The Advancement team will be led by the Director of Advancement, AllenLeBlanc, with the senior team being made up of Richard Johnston in anew position of Director of Communications and Constituent Relations,a newly appointed Director of Development to succeed him, and SarahMcMahon who will work closely within the Advancement team for theStudent Marketing and Recruitment portion of her position.

Over the summer months, this team will work to restructure theremainder of the office and position responsibilities within the guidingframework of the five-year plan.

We have ambitious goals before us and we are confident that this newstructure will significantly advance our cause and bring a higher level ofservice and engagement with our students, parents, alumni/ae and friends.

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Dons...comings and goingsStaff and Students will say goodbye to seven of our Dons this June aftercompletion of their two year commitment. We say goodbye to AndrewJohnston, Andrea Knowlton, Graham Harada, Jon Grimwood, JenMcCreary, Jayne Miller and Cristin Vangel. The Grove welcomes ournew Dons, Alex Hurley, Garret Hart, Ryan Bell, Katie Boomgaardt,Lisa Jamieson, Lindsay McLean, and Kylie Campbell.

In July, Susan Hazell will beleaving Lakefield to becomethe Executive Director of the

Canadian Association ofIndependent Schools. We arevery pleased to see her beingrecognized with an appointmentto this position of leadership inCanadian education; but we arevery saddened by the prospect ofher departure from Lakefield.Susan has been the AssistantHead: School Life for the pastnine years. In this role she hasled the school through thechanges that were needed tomeet the challenge of co-educa-tion in a very complex world.She has done this job withdetermination, facing extremelydifficult issues with a commit-ment that has earned therespect of students, parents and fellow staff. She will be deeply missedat Lakefield.

Susan became the Assistant Head of Lakefield in the school’s third yearof co-education. She and her family settled into Moodie House, and shebegan her time at the school managing the largest girls’ residence as wellas the full school life program. A fire in Moodie House, which forced herfamily and students to move to a hotel off campus while the building wasbeing repaired and cleaned, punctuated her tumultuous first year at theschool. Susan exerted tremendous amounts of energy looking after theneeds of the students and staff who were affected by the fire.

Susan’s courage in the difficult circumstances surrounding the MoodieHouse fire is a metaphor for her actions throughout her time a Lakefield.She rose to every challenge which was presented to her - and there weremany. In the School Life portfolio, it fell to Susan to help the school torespond to societal changes and expectations. She worked with com-mittees of students and parents to revise the school dress policies, andto set in place clear policies and sanctions for student use of tobacco,alcohol and drugs. She took on the sensitive issue of harassment, and

helped the school community to setstandards and guidelines to helpeveryone to feel safe, secure andfree from intimidation. She workedtirelessly to develop a program ofcounseling to provide students witha high level of professional support.

Throughout her years at Lakefield,Susan gently guided the schooltowards a culture of equity betweenmales and females. Susan hasworked from a vision of a school inwhich boys and girls live and learntogether, free from the stereotypesthat pervade the larger society. Attimes, implementing this vision hasmeant pushing up against somedeeply rooted social norms. Withpatient persistence, Susan hashelped students and staff atLakefield to grow to a deeper

appreciation of their own potential. The appointment of female andmale co-Head Students for 2002-03 is an example of the legacy of equi-ty Susan leaves behind at Lakefield.

Over the past several years, Susan’s expertise has been in high demandbeyond the school. She was the founding chair of the Conference ofIndependent Schools’ Residential Life conference. She has been a regu-lar facilitator at Independent School Management Workshops in theUnited States. Most recently, she has been a key member of a group ofwomen educators doing seminal research in gender issues at schoolsacross North America.

There are times when circumstance and personality combine to create asignificant effect. Such was the case with Susan Hazell’s years atLakefield. For the past decade, Susan has applied her skills, sensitivityand courage to the task of making Lakefield a positive and equitable co-educational school. Everyone at Lakefield - girls and boys, women andmen - are better off today than we were ten years ago, as a result ofSusan’s work.

Susan Hazell

back (l-r): Jon Grimwood, Jen McCreary, Andrea Knowlton, front: Jayne Miller, Andrew Johnston, Graham Harada, Cris Vangel

Richard Life, Assistant Head: Program and Planning

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School News

“The feeling of lying out on a wire and having the water below - you feellike you are flying. The speeds you can get at on these boats is amazing.You can go faster than the wind.“ Cassidy Richardson

Cassidy Richardson is a grade 11 student at LCS. In addition to her stud-ies and activities at school, she has also begun an impressive career onthe sailing circuit. Sailing is a passion she has enjoyed all her life andshe comes by it naturally as her father and brothers have all sailed fornational teams at some point in their lives.

Although not a newcomer to sailing, Cassidy has been sailing competi-tively for the past year. She sails for the Royal Lake of the Wood YachtClub sailing team, Team Toba, and the Western Canadian Sailing Team.Her first major regatta was last year in PEI. She then went on to CORK,one of the largest sailing regattas in North America for dinghy and smallskiffs. This pastFebruary, she com-peted in the mid-winter sailing com-petition in Florida.

While in Florida,Cassidy competedand successfullyfinished in the topthree for a spot onthe Canadian YouthSailing Team. Welook forward toseeing her soar.

Training for competition.

Cassidy Sails for Canada

On May 9, we had the privilege of welcoming Bishop Ann Tottenham topreside over our annual service of Confirmation. It was a wonderfulevent, highlighted by the singing of “Leo’s Song,” a piece written andperformed by our music tutor Mr. Danny Bronson. A special congratula-tions goes to all of those students who were confirmed.

Confirmation

DebatingAt the Great Pine RidgeRegional Tournament forthe Ontario StudentDebating Union in March,Adam Harbutt, and DrewGilmour teamed up to rep-resent Lakefield, as didLindsey Hepburn, andKathleen Bingham. Thelatter team won the tour-nament. Lindsey Hepburnwent on to compete at theProvincials in April.

In November, our juniordebaters triumphed overthe best UCC and UTS hadto offer. Congratulations

to the team of Kristin Hadfield, Adam Bishop, and Katharine Rogers forwinning the RSG “Saucer”. In addition, Adam placed second overall inthe category of Cross-Examination debating and Kristin also placed sec-ond overall in the category of Ethical Dilemnas.

Lindsey Hepburn and Kathleen Bingham,tournament winners.

(l-r): Chris Little, Rev. Runza, Jon Houston, Adrian Lyttle, MadeleineBourgeois, Beth Mulvale, Melanie von Diergardt, Tobias Schunk, BishopTottenham and Brandon Barbaro.

(l-r): Winning debaters – Katharine Rogers, Adam Bishop, and KristinHadfield.

Lakefield stu-dents madeanother strongshowing at theannual regional

science fair hosted by Trent University thisyear. Our grade 7 and 8 students participatedin the contest open to all students in grades Kto OAC in the Kawartha Pine Ridge Area. RossGreen and Gill McRae placed first and second,respectively, in Junior Physical Science withRoss also receiving a special prize from AtomicEnergy Canada. Team members Krista Woolny,Hilary Windrem, Fiona McNestry, Emily Loyer,Keith Zippel, Brent Petticrew, Ross Green, AdamBates and Gill McRae received a Team Prize forthe Top Junior School. This group representedthe school with outstanding fine behaviour,beyond their fabulous scientific accomplish-ments - it was a proud Lakefield day!

LCS Places 1st &2nd at Science Fair

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Lakefield recently produced “Colours in theStorm” as its entry into the Ontario Sears DramaFestival. “Colours in the Storm” by Jim Betts isa musical based on the life and mysterious deathof the painter Tom Thomson during his years inAlgonquin Park. Under the direction of GregMacPherson and musical direction of StephanieHorsley and John Kraus, the cast and crew of 21worked extremely hard to put this wonderful playtogether. One of the highlights of this show wasthe incredible vocal talent of the ensemble cast.Cam Crawford as Tom Thomson, along withMelanie Wright, Rachael Mason, Adam Bishop,Tim McLaughlin, Lindsey Hepburn, TommyDouglas, Lorcan Kilmartin, and Liza McWilliamscombined to sing nine beautiful songs. Specialmention should also be made of the efforts ofour Producer, Chenoah Ellis, the Technical Director, David Burton-Davies,and the Stage Managers, Jessica Holdcroft and Robin Boyle.

The play was originally presented at the District Level of the Sears DramaFestival in Lindsay in March. At that Festival, the play won Awards ofExcellence for Outstanding Musical Achievement and for OutstandingTechnical Achievement. Most importantly, the play won an OutstandingProduction Award meaning an invitation to the Eastern Regional Level

of the Sears Drama Festival in Perth in April. At the Regionals, the playagain won an Award of Excellence for Outstanding Musical Achievementas well as an Award of Merit for Jessica Holdcroft and Robin Boyle fortheir work in Stage Management. Again, the production won anOutstanding Production award and were invited to participate in theOntario Provincial Showcase held in Sudbury in May. The Sears ProvincialShowcase is a five day festival in which the top 15 high school produc-tions across the province have an opportunity to present their shows.

MusicFest is a nation-ally recognized musiceducation effort thatgives student musi-cians a chance toperform in virtuallyany ensemble disci-pline; concert band,concert choir, jazzband, chamber choir,and many otherchamber ensembles.

Nationally recognized high school and university music educators and professional performers adjudicate performances at MusicFest. At MusicFestthe bands are awarded standings of Gold, Silver, or Bronze and the choirs that are considered to be worthy are offered an invitation to attend theNational Festival. Invitations to attend the National are issued to ensembles who demonstrate a high level performance and overall excellence.This is the first year that Lakefield musicians have participated – it has been an excellent learning experience and quite a lot of fun. Each of ourgroups presented their ‘best’ performances to date at these Festivals. Concert Choir was recognized with a “good solid ensemble performance”,LakeEffect (Jazz Band) earned a silver standing with Sarah Ewing, Malcolm Johnston, Andrew Sainsbury, Jason Allingham, and Jiwon Park earningspecial recognition for their performances. Concert Band earned a silver-plus standing and an invitation to attend the National MusicFest. KathleenBingham was recognized for her performance as part of the Concert Band. Lorelei was also awarded an invitation to attend the National MusicFest.For our first visit to MusicFest, Lakefield Musicians were very well prepared and excellent ambassadors of our school.

Colours in the Storma winning production

MUSIC NEWS

In the Arts

David Hadden has announced the introduction of Co-Head students for the 2002-03 school year. Securing Our Future set the promotion of gen-der equity in all programs as a core value. Student leadership is largely more representative than decision-making. A system which includesboth genders provides greater representation. Lauren Allen and Andrew Parke will assume the roles of Head Students in September 2002.

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The Grove has always been a special place for the young children of staff members. Inmy role as chapel organist all three of my children were frequent visitors to morningchapel from the earliest age. They loved to sit next to me on the organ bench while

I played, and soon learned which organ stops to pull out when I asked for help, all thewhile taking in the unique flavour of morning chapel at LCS. Sometimes they added tothat flavour, as on the occasion when James lost his grip on his beloved Thomas the TankEngine toy, and it disappeared with a clatter through the crack between the pedals, to befollowed by loud sobs from James. Only when Doc McCubbin came to the rescue and fishedit out were we able to proceed with chapel.

When my wife Pamela was going through her fight with cancer, it was a great comfort tohave Rebecca or James next to me on the organ bench (Ben was still a baby). Little didwe know that James would soon be on the same path, and that ultimately we would losehim to cancer.

For four of his eight years James fought for his life. He lost. But for four of his years Jamesfought for LIFE, and he won. “Ya can’t let cancer ruin your day!” he would say, and sixmonths after his death his words help Pam and I deal with our grief. He taught us andstill teaches us to live life to its fullest, regardless of the challenges of the day. Daysbefore he died, James said to me “Dad, I’ve been thinkin’ that every day is like a preciousgift. You gotta use each day.”

Perhaps that sentiment was his greatest legacy, for now I understand that by the time ofhis death thousands of people were following his story as the James email updates wereforwarded and forwarded around the world. Countless readers wrote to us, telling of James’impact on their lives.

Many of those readers are from the Lakefield community, students and staff, both past and present. Pam and I want you to know how much yoursupport has meant to us, and we will ever be grateful to you for standing with us, then and now, as we learn to choose LIFE.

Our sincere thanks, Syd and Pam Birrell

TributesJames’ attitude towards life was so simple. Even though hislife was so complicated and filled with pain, James knew howto appreciate the small things in life. His pain has ended nowand as I reflect on his life and the person he was, I know thathe is safe in Heaven.Sarah Ewing OAC

James’ sickness brought out the best in people. When we’dhear updates in chapel about James’ condition, it was remark-able to see just how many people were so deeply affected. Itwas almost as if our collective sadness brought us closer. Hisinnocence and perseverance have influenced us all, and helpedus appreciate the value and frailty of life.Lorcan Kilmartin OAC

James packed many lifetimes of energy into his eight shortyears and with the dedication and love of his family and large“fellowship” of friends he was able to fulfill many of his lifedreams. His family showed by example that love and faith canbring out a positive attitude and strength with which to face aparents’ worst nightmare - the terminal illness of their child.

Syd, Pam, Ben, Rebecca and James were able to focus on cre-ating family memories which will help sustain them when onechair is left empty.

James showed us that while life may be more like a rollercoaster than a train ride, what is important is how you ride.And “you can’t let cancer ruin your day.”Brian, Kim, Adam and Tyler Bishop

The James Birrell Fund for Neuroblastoma Research, within Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children Foundation,was launched by

the Birrell family and friends in March of 2001. It has passed the $200,000 mark and is still growing.The James Fund has awarded two

research grants,with more to be awarded shortly,and has brought a new awareness and sense of urgency to neuroblastoma research

in Canada.The website www.JamesBirrell.ca has been visited over 157,000 times since inception in March of 2001.

Remembering James1993 - 2001

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Long before the Ontario Ministry of Education made forty hoursof community service a requirement for graduating from sec-ondary school, Grove students were volunteering in the local

and global communities as part of their LCS experience. Giving backto the community, fulfilling one’s responsibility as a citizen, mak-ing new friends and having some fun: all these factors haveinspired students to spend their (very limited!) spare time helpingagencies and individuals.

What We DoLCS began keeping formal records of community service hourslogged by students in 1998-99. Our tally for hours served nowstands at over 15,000, and in this year alone Grove students havealready volunteered almost 5000 hours-over fourteen hours per stu-dent! Almost half of our Grade Eleven students have already com-pleted their forty-hour service requirement, well over a year inadvance of graduation. These records are impressive and attest tothe enthusiasm for and commitment to service felt by the studentpopulation.

What kinds of services do students perform? The diversity is amaz-ing. In keeping with the Grove’s outdoorsy tradition, LCS offers apartnership program every fall and spring, supplying droves of fitand energetic students to seniors in the Village who need assis-tance with leaf raking and yard work. Our students also assist inkeeping sections of local roads and bike trails free of litter, andwithin our own community, they volunteer each spring on EarthDay to clear the school grounds of debris. Students can put their

physical energy to work for community service in other ways as well.Every year, weather permitting, students teach local children the finerpoints of cross-country skiing, celebrating the small ones’ accomplish-ment with hot chocolate and cookies afterward.

Fund-raising for a variety of causes is also a key aspect of the commu-nity service program. Each year students hit the pavement in local gro-cery stores and shopping malls soliciting funds for such important socialservices as the YWCA and the Kawartha Food Share Project. In March,Grade Nine and Ten students spend a Wednesday afternoon canvassingthe entire village of Lakefield for the Canadian Kidney Foundation.Students also raise funds through participating in a variety of “thons”:the MS Readathon, the Terry Fox Run, and the CIBC Run for the Cure allhave enthusiastic recruits. Grove students raise thousands of dollars inthese endeavours, often becoming educated and passionate about thecause involved.

Students may opt to volunteer in the local seniors home, Extendicare, orto participate in the recently developed Big Brothers/Big Sisters men-toring program offered in partnership with the two local elementaryschools. Students seeking to use their academic skills may volunteer toresearch articles on seniors’ health issues for SeniorHome.com, a web-site developed by alumnus Pat Frewer ’75. Of course, the Round Squareprojects offer superb opportunities in this regard as well; students pro-vide service in lesser-developed countries, and gain a wonderful educa-tional experience in the process.

These activities are only a snapshot of the community service initiativesin which Grove students are involved: currently, the community servicedatabase lists well over one hundred projects for which our studentshave logged hours.

Why We Do ItCommunity service is a key component of the LCS experience for a vari-ety of reasons. At the most basic and humane level, the experience ofgiving one’s time and energy to others in need is both educative andrewarding: inculcating generosity and altruism in LCS students is animportant aspect of the education the school provides.

The learning opportunities in community service experiences extend farbeyond altruism, however. Some service opportunities bring classroomlearning alive for students. The economic and social justice topics dis-cussed in courses such as World Issues can sometimes be observed first-hand in a service experience, and historical events-the Great Depression,World War II seem much more real when a student learns about themchatting with a senior in a nursing home.

Organizational and time-management skills are also inevitably fosteredby community-service commitments. Students quickly learn that they arenot just hurting themselves when they forget a volunteering obligation:disappointing a needy person who is depending on their service is a verymemorable reminder of the need to honour commitments made.

An academically-based community service placement can also assist astudent in determining and achieving future career goals. Spending timewith small children, either individually or in a classroom, allows a stu-dent valuable insight about teaching as a career; volunteering in a labor assisting with medical research can offer a much more detailed under-standing about careers in the health sciences than a university calendar.

But for our students, in the end, community service is most often abouthaving fun: working with each other raking leaves, meeting new people,sharing their abilities and talents. What better way to foster a student’spotential in body, mind, and spirit?

Alice Honig OAC“For me community servicereally acts as a way to escapethe busy and demanding envi-ronment here at LCS and returnrefreshed, with a little moreknowledge about the worldand a feeling of accomplish-ment.”

Falk Beindorff OACFalk is the driving force behind a project that supplies pizza to Grovestudents, at the same time raising money for charitable causes. He par-ticipates in community service because it “adds an extra challenge” tohis life at LCS and because he “loves to see the smiles and gleaming eyesof the kids when they get pizza”.

Rebecca Jarrar OACRebecca volunteers for nearly every community service opportunity atLakefield. She says, “I do community service in order to take a breakfrom being at school all the time and to help Canadians see that thereare good Americans out there.”

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Grove students have been extensively involved in various international serviceundertakings this year, during the summer months, through Christmas andover the March Break. We sent four students to Ladakh, India over the past

summer, to join the Round Square Ladakh Project, and the group of local and inter-national students built a dormitory for young monklets. Those student participantswere Cam McRae, Melanie Wright, James Shin and Melanie von Diergardt.

Cam Crawford left Canadain mid-August to partici-pate in the annual SaintsTrek, an expedition andcommunity service project in South Africa. He returned in mid-September. JasonAllingham and Jesse Townsend will be involved in the Saints Trek this summer.

In early December, two groups left the School to participate in the Round Square KenyaProject and the Round Square Thailand Project. The Kenya group constructed a kitchenand dining hall at a school in Naivasha, and Lakefield participants were Kathleen Bingham,Emily Hedges, Jacky Van Haeren, Kelly McCauley, Carly Erickson, Kathryn Ast and JennaGrossman. The Thailand group (Megan Vlasschaert, Brien Stelzer, Cam Crawford, MichelleFung and Julie Murray) left LCS in early December as well, worked right through theChristmas holidays and returned to Canada on December 30th, as did the Kenya workers.The Thailand undertaking was to develop a source of clean and safe drinking water for ahill tribe in north-west Thailand.

Over the March Break, Lakefield organized an expedition, with a community service aspect,with Outward Bound, and invited RS sister-schools Appleby, Bayview Glen and Sedbergh tojoin us. Grove participants were: Paul Bethel, Dave McConnell, Beth Reid, Jiwon Park,Lauren Allen, Tobi Schunk, Rebecca Jarrar, Darren Bishop, David Casson, Mike Corner andTia Saley. Also over the March Break, four students joined Bayview Glen and worked onthe annual Orphanage Outreach Project in the Dominican Republic. Those students were:Erin Munro, Marie Forest, Claire Blanchette and Ashley Keefe.

In April, five students and one staff member participated in the annual week-long YoungRound Square Conference in Victoria, B.C. Those individuals were: Allison Corner, SarahThompson, Mike Procyk, Martha Ramsay, Emily Kerr and Kate Carder.

This summer, we have four students involved in the Boronka Project, a conservationundertaking in Hungary; those students are: Liza McWilliams, Eric Uhlmann, Beth Pieterson and Craig Shaw. Also, Riona Petticrew will be involvedin the Round Square Scottish Nature Reserve Project in Scotland, and ChrisHenry, Andrew Grummitt and Graham DeNure will be participating in the “Voicesof the Hidden Coast”, a kayaking expedition off the coast of British Columbia.

Congratulations to all of those individuals who have moved outside theircomfort zone to take on a personal challenge and to help to improve the lot ofothers. All have been excellent ambassadors for the Grove.

Dr. Arnie Boyle

International Involvement

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Last year while on a service project in Costa Rica, I was clean-ing out a drainage ditch with several students, when I over-heard a friendly argument between Karly Coyle and a student

from Appleby College. The Appleby student felt that informationtechnology at her school had to be the best in Canada. Not one tosit back with such a grandiose claim hanging in the air, Karlylaunched in on a lengthy and very complete description of every-thing information technology has to offer at Lakefield CollegeSchool. Karly didn’t miss a single detail. She described the onlinecomponents that are offered for every course and how they are used;she listed other key information she can easily access online suchas the school calendar and report cards; she discussed the softwaretools we commonly use along with their benefits; and, she evendelved into some of the philosophy of how information technologyis used at Lakefield. Despite a few interjections that quickly dissi-pated, the student from Appleby in the end admitted a good-natured defeat.

Perhaps Karly should be writing this article.

Since the inception of Lakefield’s Online Learning Centre in 1997, wehave approached information technology with a focus different frommost schools. While we have moved forward with providing laptops forevery student from grade nine through to graduation, our focus is noton the laptop but on the network. The network connects people toresources, and people to people, while the laptop is just a tool foraccessing the network.

This core information technology philosophy’s focus on networkresources and relationships, and the progress we have made over the last5 years, can be divided into three areas: organization, collaboration andexploration.

Initially, attention was directed toward organization of the network andthe impending rapid growth in internal resources. Teachers were given astructured storage space for each of their courses. These course data-bases offer a convenient space for the posting of assignments, home-work, due dates, readings, labs, photos, movies, Internet links and any-thing else the teacher can dream up. The information is automaticallyorganized and filed, and ready for immediate use by students and par-ents using a web browser.

Continued efforts to improve organization and access to informationhave since lead in many directions. Student progress can be monitoreddirectly by students and parents via the new Assessment & Evaluation orMarks database that accompanies every course. From the web, a parentis a click and a password away from up-to-date marks. Further informa-tion on student progress can also be found in the three term reportcards, which, though still printed and mailed in the traditional format,are published online.

Collaboration via technology at LCS has evolved from the obvious andquickly entrenched e-mail, to the forums now included with all courses.The Forums database offers a location for students to post work for view-ing by the teacher or other students. At its most basic, the forums canbe used for submitting homework, but they can also be used to hostonline discussions, and for students to collaborate on group projects.Our own research has shown that properly designed digital discussions,both in and out of the classroom, can improve students higher-orderthinking skills.

In information technology, facilitating exploration affects both how thenetwork is set up and how we purchase software. First, students aregiven freedom and responsibility when it comes to use of our network,to allow open exploration. The Internet is available for use throughoutthe day (with relatively few restrictions); students have access to allcourse materials for their courses, both past and future; and most soft-ware is licensed to allow use by all students. For example, students cancheck out math tests from the last several years, look ahead to what thenext unit in English might involve, and use Starry Night to explore theconjunction of five planets that happened this spring.

We tend to shy away from single-use software and instead look for toolsthat allow creative and free exploration of a multitude of ideas. Forexample: The Geometer’s Sketchpad allows students to explore math atall levels from a geometric perspective, and both Fathom and MicrosoftExcel allow the same from a statistical or data perspective, whileArcView GIS facilitates exploration of spatial data; Inspiration andMicrosoft PowerPoint help students outline and organize ideas to pro-duce either a mind map diagram or a slide show; and, Corel Draw andMacromedia Flash allow for the creation of still and animated art.

Much of our digital infrastructure is designed, built and run with IBM’sLotus Notes and Domino software. This application and database serverplatform offers us two technically powerful features worth noting. First,our self-publishing system of databases seems like a word processor toteachers, but appears like a web site to students. Teachers do not needany knowledge of web programming or HTML to create online materials;instead, they can focus on creating educationally sound materials.Second, the Lotus Notes/Domino software we use to run these databas-es, allows any of our laptop users to quickly save a snapshot of a data-base (be it a course, forum, the report cards, or any other part of oursystem) to their hard drive. This snapshot, or replica, can be viewed andeven updated completely offline - no phone line, network or cable con-nection is necessary. Teachers can write report cards from their back-yard deck; and, students can write forum postings to their teacher whilesailing around the Mediterranean on a break.

For the future, we continue to look for ways to improve and expand ourservices. In the next couple of weeks, we aim to launch a new OnlineLearning Centre website, with expanded and more structured access toinformation affecting our community. Next year the Guidance office is

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Iwas thinking of thisaddress, and the fact thatthere must be many of you

wondering why a member ofthe British Royal Family couldpossibly have or know thatmight contribute to your con-ference? What expertise ineducation do I have?

In one sense, the answer isnone. But, in another, I am theproduct of education and, Ibelieve, a very special educa-tion. The learning philosophiesthat were instilled in me as achild have remained a guide tome throughout my life.

They come from three sources:Round Square, Outward Boundand the Royal Navy where theeducation that I had receivedwas put to the test on anynumber of occasions.

The principles behind RoundSquare and Outward Bound canbe defined simply: Education isnot simply about knowledgeand skills. It is about attitude.

Schools, I believe, shouldencourage their pupils to dothree things: To experienceresponsibility, to understandteamwork and the art of lead-ership.

At the time of my arrival atGordonstoun in Scotland, theschool started by Kurt Hahn in1933, was a school of around450 students and the yearbefore it became co-education-al, a radical move in independ-ent education in the UK in the70’s. Gordonstoun’s ethos was preparing future leaders.

In my time at Gordonstoun we had prehistoric locker rooms for our kitor clothes, which were next to huge communal bathrooms with coldshowers and 40-man dormitories. For one particular term I was in thenext locker to a Canadian Round Square Exchange student. One can neverunderestimate chance and this young man’s conversations still stand outin my mind as the singular influence that set my course to where I amtoday.

As a result I begged and cajoled my parentsto allow me to go to his school, LakefieldCollege School, as a part of the Round Squareexchange programme. On a very cold day inearly January 1977 I arrived in Canada tobegin my first international experience.Initially I was like a fish out of water but Isoon became accustomed to the new worldand I spent the next nine months in Canadaat school and was inspired beyond my imagi-nation. This inspiration still lasts to this day.

Most of us go through a few life-changingexperiences. The Lakefield exchange was themost influential on my future. Turning toexperiences and lessons I have learned, per-haps one of the first was at Lakefield, andthat was the need to understand and work inand as a team.

I believe that the earlier a student can under-stand the principles of teamwork; communi-cation and leadership, he or she will have afar greater chance of succeeding in the cruelDarwinian world both at school and moreimportantly, after leaving school. To KurtHahn, education was to instil the ability tolearn, not to cram in mere “knowledge”.

Hahn stressed “the importance of purposeful-ly directed experience as a part of a wholeeducation.” This is the common strand linkingRound Square and Outward Bound.Fundamental to both is Hahn’s idea of theresponsibility we hold not just to instruct theyoung, but to “impel [each one] into experi-ence.” The essential word is the verb.

Experience is universal, but “impelled” expe-rience can be part of a powerful instructivedesign. And the “impelling” we are talkingabout isn’t just pushing, it is directed, pur-poseful pushing.

Equally learning through service, or throughinternational work, can lead to a changed,more realistic, more committed, and more pre-

pared adult view of the world. Some of the best educational weapons inthe armoury are not only an appreciation of teamwork, leadership, andcommunication but also, and vitally importantly, “understanding result-ing from failure”. It is only through understanding our mistakes that wecan learn and achieve what we have not previously realised.

So teamwork and communication are vital to the armoury but withoutsound leadership skills, the third leg of the stool, it will fall over. I wastaught and then learned through experience and failure, that effectiveleadership is the function of three personality traits: personal character,

The following article has been edited from an address by HRH The Duke of York to the delegates of the National Association for Independent Schoolsat a recent conference in California.

Prince Andrew on the Coppermine River in 1977

HRH The Duke of York

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judgment and courage, and by courage I mean heart. After all the worditself, courage, is derived from the French word “Coeur”.

When I went to Lakefield in ‘77, I was faced with a completely differentlifestyle. I was given opportunities that I never dreamed of and I setmyself goals without defining them.

Each spring as the snow melted, the school’s fitness program included aseries of runs called the “Spring Trots” culminating in a half marathonaround the lake. I am not a runner but I was determined to complete it:I did and I can promise you never again! I’d done it once and only if Ihad to do it again I knew I could do it.

Whilst undergoing naval training atDartmouth I concurrently undertook RoyalMarine training to get my Green Beret. Thetraining, although totally different, requiredthe same processes. The final test required meto speed march 30 miles in less than 8 hourswith full fighting order and rifle. I used thesame techniques to achieve that goal as I hadat Lakefield, but I didn’t consciously realizeit.

New experiences are vital. And again in Canada, as a new sport, I beganto learn about canoeing and the art of running rapids and reading thewater. We began our training in the early spring under the bridge in thevillage at Lakefield just under the dam. Every now and then we had toavoid small icebergs tumbling over the dam (very Hahn). The culmina-tion of all this was a two-week canoeing expedition down theCoppermine River in the Arctic. I am sure that the hackneyed phrase“outside your comfort zone” is one that gets used over here...as well,but from my personal experience, two weeks in the Arctic was definite-ly “outside my comfort zone”. The Arctic itself, as I discovered, is magicbut there are privations. There is no noise, the sound of silence is deaf-ening, there is no light pollution, so it is really dark when it is night,and the stars stand out so clearly. You only have what you can carry inthe canoe and if you leave it behind then it stays behind. [Let me passon the advice that lavatory paper (aka toilet tissue) is an essential itemnot to be forgotten!]

The aeroplane dropped us on the lake, and then left. There was nothing,no contact for two weeks! But we had a ball! Based on our training,teamwork, communication and leadership we were able to take risks wewould not otherwise have been able to and were rewarded with completeeuphoria. As a result of the first expedition I undertook others and eventook along my new wife! A brave and foolish thing, some might say, butthe experience was rewarding for both of us!

To succeed we needed to work as a team, both within the canoe and asa part of the whole expedition. This has carried on throughout my navalcareer as teamwork was particularly valuable to me as a helicopter pilot;I always worked with a second crewman, a tactician, beside me in theaircraft. We flew together and used the aircraft and our skill together asa tool for war fighting. I had done it before in different circumstancesbut with the similar results... in the canoe. The difference is that thedriver is in the back of a canoe! The same is true for the office or anyworkplace environment.

No package of “knowledge” from education can prepare one for every

experience, least of all being a helicopter pilot in a real war, or a pub-lic figure today. But attitudes, the experience of responsibility, learningof teamwork, a willingness to question past practice, all have helped.The combination of early responsibility given at school and the experi-ence of smaller scale teamwork and leadership situations were all apreparation for that eventuality.

Another key aspect of educating the whole person, involves integratingservice into the curriculum. Schools in Round Square conduct this bothat home and importantly provide opportunities for service international-ly. This really gets students away from their preconceived ideas of othercountries. It is a concrete basis for seeing, breathing and feeling anoth-er life and culture.

I believe that if schools are encouraged toundertake community service, then each stu-dent will receive a far greater understandingof himself or herself. This goes hand in handwith the experiences of teamwork and leader-ship, as there are usually goals to beachieved in any service project.

I leave you with what Kurt Hahn spoke of as the seven facets to educa-tion: aspects of his approach, which produced that blend of responsibil-ity, individuality, teamwork, communication and leadership, all of whichhave been so important to me.

The First is to give students opportunities for self-discovery: provide dif-ferent activities and allow them to find out for themselves their pas-sions.

The Second is to make the student meet with triumph and defeat. Theemotional learning curve from failure is of greater importance than tosucceed, because overcoming defeat is to understand strengths andweaknesses.

The Third is to give the student the opportunity of self- effacement inthe common cause. Everyone should undertake tasks which are of impor-tance to the community.

The Fourth is the provision of time for quiet reflection: take time to eval-uate performance and goals, getting out of the fast lane for short peri-ods helps you perform better when you’re there.

The Fifth is to train the imagination and allow the brain to work andthink outside the box.

The Sixth is to make sport important but not predominant and let it bea part of the education of the student and not an end in itself.

The Seventh is to free the sons and daughters of the wealthy and pow-erful from the limitations of privilege. Perhaps an old fashioned view butnevertheless true today. Outward Bound and Round Square have a com-mon heritage in Kurt Hahn and his educational philosophy. That heritagebrings leadership through responsibility, self-reliance through independ-ence of thought and a sense of community through teamwork.

Nobody forgets a great teacher and there is no role more important inour world today. I wish you well in this rather daunting task of creatingresponsible and wise leaders of the 21st Century.

Hahn stressed “the importanceof purposefully directed experi-ence as a part of a whole educa-tion.”

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Regatta Day

(l-r):Oliver Barker ’01,Carmen Lishman ’01

Lining up for the first Annual Greasy Watermelon race.David Godfrey ’02

Kilinda; Maumbile. by Jackie Van Haeren

Despite gloomy forecasts, Regatta Day at the Grove awoke to sunny skies and warm temperatureson May 25th. A record number of visitors came to the waterfront to watch the canoe races,including the first ever Greasy Watermelon Game! It proved to be a perfect day for field sportssuch as soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and cricket games. The Adventure Challenge Race brought outstaff and students from grades 7 to OAC to compete for the title for another year. Even theyounger ones got into the fun through relay games, face painting and crafts!

Visitors also had the opportunity to visit the showcase of student artwork such as Jacklyn VanHaeren's painting, Kilinda; Maumbile, shown centre.

(l-r): Richard Life, Ted Ingram

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Grove Golf

D’Arcy Thorpe Jr. ’02Ian Armstrong ’83

TAL Private Management Ltd.Heathbridge Capital Management Royal & SunAllianceMapleridge MechanicalBarry & Louise NeedlerCindy & Shon BarnettColliers InternationalWilliam J. GastleGoodmans LLPBaynes & White McColl Turner LLPMoose FM RadioPerigee Investment CounselRDR

Leon’s Furniture PeterboroughAramark Canada Ltd.AEGON Capital Management Inc.Pactiv Canada Inc.Ridpath’s Ltd.McDonald’s RestaurantsKawartha Lakes Brewing CompanyFasken MartineauTequila SoftwareFrigate Films Inc.Mainline NotebooksHerold Home Construction Inc.Irwin ToyTricyle Asset Management

Seventy parents, alumni, students and friends attended this year’s Andy HarrisCup/Grove Golf Tournament at the Royal Ashburn Golf and Country Club nearWhitby, Ontario. This annual event featured a BBQ lunch, 18 holes of golf,dinner, silent auction and raffles. When the night was over, more than$20,000 was raised for the Millennium Bursary. The Bursary Fund, after fouryears, now stands at $66,000. It is awarded annually to a deservingson/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of a Grove alumnus/a. The goal isto fully endow the Bursary with $250,000 in revenue.

More than 27 sponsors supported the event (see list on this page) along withnumerous prizes and auction donors. The first winners of the Andy Harris Cupwere Ian Armstrong ‘83 and Kevin Culbert for the men (scoring 78) and SusanHazell for the women (scoring 98 – breaking 100 for her first time). RichardLife won low net with a score of 71.

The Grove Golf Committee is grateful to the following companies and individuals for their support of the 2002 Andy HarrisCup Grove Golf Tournament and the Millennium Bursary

Bruce Crickmore ’39, John Easson ’49, Peter Perry ’42, David Cochran ’42

Grade 11 student Brendan Fell with hisdad Robert, Bill and Carol Corner watchinghim tee off.

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This May saw the Alumni Association and theGrove Guild merge into one organization,The Grove Society. While it is bittersweet to

say farewell to the two groups, we expect thatthe Grove Society will appeal to a broader con-stituent base and we look forward to welcomingalumni, parents, guardians, staff and faculty, andother friends of Lakefield College School.

The Grove Society will ensure that our traditionsand events will continue. September will wel-come new and returning families to LakefieldCollege School through parent receptions, CareerDay, and Fall Fair/Home to the Grove ReunionWeekend. The year will be filled with eventsincluding the Grove Gathering Dinner, LCS PubNights, The Andy Harris Cup/Grove GolfTournament, Regatta Day, and other social gath-erings to which everyone in the Grove family isinvited.

There is a way for everyone to get involved andvolunteer. The Grove Society organizationalchart includes over 150 potential volunteer roles,from archivist to career mentor, web site contrib-utor to reunion organizer. Volunteer positionsstart right at the school and spread fromLakefield to far beyond. We look forward toestablishing branches of the Grove Society fromPeterborough to Vancouver to Hong Kong.

The primary leadership positions of The GroveSociety have been filled with familiar faces; forthe first year, Betty Morris (current GuildPresident) and Chris White (current AlumniAssociation President) will be co-presidents.Present Guild and Alumni Association executivemembers will hold similar positions in the GroveSociety. We encourage you to review the GroveSociety Volunteer Handbook, available from theCommunications and Constituent RelationsOffice, and we certainly welcome you to join usas we launch this new organization.

The Grove SocietyMandate

The Grove Society will upholdthe mission and values of the

School at all times.

The Grove Society exists to pro-mote, enhance, and enrich the

welfare of the school and its stu-dents while fostering a strong,

supportive and welcoming com-munity for parents, alumni/ae,

their parents, students, staff andfriends.

The Grove Society’s primary roleis to build strong and enduring

relationships with all members ofthe Grove community through

events and activities.

Under the leadership of theHead of School and School

Management, The Grove Societyalso plays an important role inproviding constructive, fact-based feedback from its con-

stituents, and in supporting theongoing development and

advancement initiatives of theSchool as determined by the

Board.

Fall Fair!Plant, Poster, CD and BakeSale and a Crafters CornerSaturday, September 28th,

from 11:30 to 3:00 pm at theGuild Hut.

Parents are asked to assist bydonating small plants, posters,

used CDs and baking - a bighit with students!

Donated items can be droppedoff in advance at the

Communications Office or atFall Fair in September.

Volunteers are needed. Pleasecontact Sue Beckwith, or

Richard Johnston at705 652 3324 ext.343

The Grove SocietyCindy Barnett

The Trustees of LCS had a full agenda at their meeting in April. In the morning they heard staffpresentations on Gender Equity and the newly formed Grove Society as well as strategies infundraising and marketing and communications.

In the afternoon, small groups discussed program development topics including outdoor educationand the student leadership programs. They discussed questions relating to the vision for theseprograms, how Lakefield should define its position in the marketplace, and what resources are neededto realize this vision and position.

Following the day’s activities they gathered to formally “launch” the new five year plan Securing OurFuture, (above) which comes into effect on July 1, 2002.

Trustees

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Iremember the scent of mothballsvividly when visiting my grand-mother’s attic, especially in the

summer months. She explained to methat these fantastically interestinglittle, white, smelly balls had thepower to help preserve valuable linensand clothing that were dear to us -including blankets that she used toweave. I loved her blankets. Theyprovided a feeling of warmth andsecurity.

I have a similar feeling here atLakefield College School (but with abetter scent). I find the entire existence of Lakefield truly inspiring.Some might say that it’s due to my being new - a mere few weeks withthe school. I would offer, though, that there really is something specialabout the Grove. The Grove Factor. Groviness. Grovey. It’s amazing thateven though I can already feel the essence of these words, for the lifeof me, I think I would have a really tough time trying to effectivelydefine the whole notion to someone who hasn’t experienced it or beentouched by it. Mothballs are much easier to describe.

Maybe it’s all about our character and core values. Lakefield’s intimacyis naturally predisposed to nurturing the individual, the whole individ-ual. After almost 125 years, the Grove continues to note the academicsuccess of its young men and women, hear their voices in debate, jointhem in their adventures in the great outdoors, cheer their athleticprowess, question at times their exploits and antics (sometimes beyondthe realm of reality), applaud their theatric performances (having justreceived significant notoriety at the Sears Drama Festival) and see theirleadership emerge and shine. Oh, and offering a gentle nudge to get upin the morning seems to remain a constant to this day.

Thinking of which - I suspect that there are some things that are uniqueto Lakefield that contribute to our Groviness. Although I know that ourcolours and dress are ours and ours alone - how they are worn may alsobe a contributing factor to our uniqueness. Although Lakefield pridesitself on the appearance of our students through our standards - stu-dents still find a way to add a touch of their own individuality withinthese confines. I guess this is a good example of how we are able toencourage the individual within each student. I have to say that theaffinity for oversized pants, primarily amongst our male students, seemto defy gravity, as do the proverbial shirt-tucks - which I suspect meansthat we have students excelling in physics. There must be a NobelLaureate in the offing for certain.

And of course success transcends generations at Lakefield. Having hadthe chance to spend time with two brothers from the classes of ’48 and’52, it was easy to see how certain things are constant throughout time.The stories they shared about their time here were truly engaging.Seeing the reaction of our two current students who were leading thetour was an even greater perk. I suspect that our students’ fond reac-tion may have also been due to stories that these two gentlemenrecounted of the antics they were able to get away with during their timeat Lakefield. This of course caused a shudder with David Hadden, ourHead of School.

Given the fondness that these two gentlemen continue to hold for theiralma mater, it is easy to observe the unbelievable sense of communitythat exists at Lakefield. It is impressive that this community spans farbeyond the markers of the school’s 155 acres. Alumni, parents andfriends from all over the world seem to have a very close connection tothis community. It seems easy to get caught up and remain engagedwith this place.

Sitting in the back pew of Chapel in the morning listening to Chapelspeeches by seniors is a great way to start the day. It’s a clear reminderof the incredible impact that Lakefield has on the lives of its students.Listening to these students reflect on their time at the school is veryinteresting. They cite their favourite faculty member. They speak aboutthe opportunities and experiences that Lakefield has afforded them.They thank the significant people that have helped them along the way:parents, friends, faculty and alumni for their support. In many cases, Ifind the passion for Lakefield infectious and uplifting. And there isseemingly a lot of it going around.

The fondness forLakefield is alsoevident throughthe tremendoussupport whichLakefield benefitsfrom in the formof volunteerismand philanthropy.This is good toknow since mynew role relateswith both ofthese areas inhelping toadvance Lakefield’s five-year plan of Securing our Future. In all honesty,it is difficult to imagine a better, more positive and bright case for sup-port.

Imagining the evolution here on campus with a newly refurbishedTheatre, renovated residences, a new Student Recreation Facility, newdance studio and fitness center, and outdoor education center is moti-vating. Adding to that a commitment to enrich Lakefield’s studentfinancial assistance position through an enhanced endowment keepsaccessibility to the best and brightest students at the forefront of ourminds.

In achieving success in Securing Our Future through your encouragement,support and endorsement, we will not only preserve Lakefield’s stellarreputation - we will help to ensure that what we all hold so dear - thesense of community and success - may continue to thrive and flourishfor many more generations to come. So there is really much more atstake than just preserving our existence.

Looking back on it, I may have succeeded in preserving my grandmoth-er’s blanket with mothballs over the years. It would be nicer, though,to know that I could have it forever - and in even better shape thanwhen I first received it as the years go by. Mind you - the downside ofthat thought is that I would still have those red and white tartan, bell-bottoms.

Mothballs, taking on Newton and cherishing an old friend...Allen LeBlanc

Director, Advancement

After almost 125 years, the Grove continues to note the academic successof its young men and women, hear theirvoices in debate, join them in theiradventures in the great outdoors, cheertheir athletic prowess, question at timestheir exploits and antics, applaud theirtheatric performances, and see theirleadership emerge and shine.

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Bryan Jones Theatre BackgroundIf the Lakefield College School Chapel is the soul of the Grove, then the Bryan Jones Theatre must certainly be its heart. This unique facility hasbeen the home of the dramatic and music arts programs at LCS since 1971 and is now one of the last physical spaces to undergo renovation. Thetheatre is slated for total refurbishment and a new lobby area in the summer of 2003.

The Bryan Jones Theatre was built in 1970, replacing the old assembly hall that stood for years on the same site. The theatre was originallydesigned as a multi-purpose space to be used for teaching and performance.

The five-sided auditorium is unique, with a Shakespearian style thrust stage that works well for dramatic and musical performances. A thrust stageallows actors to perform within the same area as the audience rather than being framed by a proscenium, as is the case with most high schoolauditoriums. An example of a true thrust stage is the Stratford’s Festival Theatre. The theatre is unique, not only in its configuration, but also inits height and proportions, which are important for instrumental performances. This tall space allows sound to resonate more than a convention-al auditorium.

Additions and Renovations The alterations and additions proposed in the new $2 million renovation plan areintended to make the Bryan Jones theatre an unequaled performing arts center.

Lett Smith Architects of Toronto and Peterborough are the architects for thisexciting project. They have extensive experience in the design of performing artscenters throughout Canada and the US including the Princess of Wales Theatre inToronto. Bill Lett Jr., the lead architect on the project, is an alumnus of LCS(Class of ‘87). Bill was involved in the drama program and the concert band dur-ing his time at the Grove. He brings to the project his outstanding sense ofdesign as well as his sensitivity to the ethos of LCS.

The plans for the theatre call for a new lobby/common room area to link theexisting foyer to the new classroom building to the north. The current lobby areacan only accommodate about thirty people before spilling over into the classroomarea. The new lobby will accommodate the entire audience as well as serving asa common room during the day and a gallery space for student art. The ideabehind this infill space is to accommodate the audience when not in the audito-

rium but also to create an identity for the theatre, where the act of going to a performance becomes an occasion.

The auditorium will be completely renovated within the existing walls, as a 246 seat multipurpose hall to be used for large performances such asthe concert band and the choir and for smaller more intimate gatherings such as debates or piano recitals. Regular drama classes will also be heldin the auditorium. The seating will be reconfigured to include three “vomitories”, allowing actors to enter the stage from all sides. The reconfig-uration will also create corner aisles as opposed to the centre aisle that currently exists.

All new theatre seats will be installed, as will new digital lighting and surround sound systems. The existing catwalk will be reconfigured to facil-itate better and more numerous lighting positions and new lighting bars will be installed around the perimeter. Curved sound deflectors will beinstalled at the rear of the stage to focus sound towards the audience.

The new design also calls for the control boothto be raised so that it hangs from the ceilingabove the audience allowing full view of thestage area.

The existing backstage areas will be renovatedand complemented by adding expanded storagerooms, a new green room, dressing rooms andwashroom facilities in the lower level of the newlobby.

New heating, air conditioning, ventilation andelectrical systems are also part of the renova-tions.

Section through auditorium

Computer rendering of the new Lobby

Richard Johnston and Bill Lett Jr.’ 87

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Moving outdoors, new landscaping between the theatre and the new classroom building will transform this protected area into a multilevel court-yard featuring mature trees, colourful plantings, a trellis, bench style seating and a sculpture.

Fundraising CampaignThe $2 Million fundraising initiative for this project will be the lat-est in a series of important capital fundraising projects at theGrove: The Duke of York Hall (1994), the A.W. Mackenzie Chapel(1997), and the New Classroom Building (1999). The generoussupport of Lakefield’s family of alumni/ae parents and friends hasenabled all of these projects to be realized.

In October of 2001 the school received a lead gift of $500,000 fromthe McLaughlin Foundation to officially launch the theatre cam-paign. A similar gift more than 30 years ago by Colonel R.S.McLaughlin, the founder of General Motors, funded the originaltheatre and academic wing in honour of Britton Osler ’16 a distin-guished alumnus of the school, Chairman of the Board from 1925 -38, and close friend of Colonel McLaughlin.

As of June 2002 a total of $650,000 or 33% of the estimated proj-ect cost had been received for the campaign, providing importantimpetus to the public campaign launch scheduled for this fall. Alldonations to the 2002/03 year’s annual fund will support the the-atre campaign. Dedication opportunities ranging from theatre seatsto the lobby and auditorium are available to recognize donors whosupport this project. A special gala to celebrate the opening of thetheatre is also being planned.

For further information, please visit our website at www.lakefieldcs.on.ca

Auditorium $500,000 Lobby $250,000 Courtyard $125,000Lighting $100,000Control Booth $100,000Green Room $75,000Dressing Room 1 $75,000Dressing Room 2 $50,000Sound System $50,000Catwalks and Rigging $50,000Piano Storage Room $25,000Vestibule $25,000Wheelchair Balcony (2) $25,000Refurbished Foyer and Stairwell $25,000Trelissed Screen and Crest $25,000Costume Storage Room $12,000Prop and Riser Storage Room $12,000Music Storage Room $12,000Seats: Front row (18) $ 6,000

Middle rows (46) $ 3,000Back rows (182) $ 1,200

Landscape Plan

South Elevation

Giving Opportunities

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Bryan Jones Theatre

To some, the word “theatre” will automaticallyconjure up associations of stage left and stageright, house lights down, the smell of makeup,

the excitement of opening night.

But at Lakefield, while all of that is true, the BryanJones Theatre has become a much more central partof school life than just a dramatic venue.

Since its completion for the school year beginningin September 1970, the theatre has become an inte-gral part of school life, hosting school plays, con-certs, visiting performers and all manner of impor-tant moments in the life of the school.

It’s been a hangout and an athletic facility, a com-munal gathering placefor student assemblies,a lecture hall and aclassroom. In this lat-ter role, the theatre ismore important thanever, as Lakefield’s increasingly prominent schooldrama program has extended to five classes thispast school year, from a solitary one only a fewyears ago.

The theatre has also hosted numerous events forvisitors from schools around the province, such asthe Independent Schools’ Drama Festival (ISDF) for2000 and 2001.

Many Grove grads have never known life without thetheatre. But there are some who know exactly whatlife was like before.

“When I arrived at the school in the fall of 1968,the old school hall (simply known as The Hall) con-nected Grove House to what was then the relative-ly new senior school classroom block,” remembersGordon Webb ‘72. And while the lower level of TheHall housed classrooms, the upper level was an all-purpose meeting space with a stage at one end.

Despite such basic facilities, a number of memorablestudent productions were staged by staff memberssuch as Andy Harris, Richard Hayman and BryanJones. During the 1969-70 school year, however,The Hall was condemned, and while classes shiftedto lower Smith Hall, plans were laid for the con-struction of a new wing, including the theatre.

The fall of 1970 saw the opening of the theatreitself, with the major school play being BenJohnson’s, The Alchemist.

“The impact of this event on the school wasimmense,” recalls Webb. With the space and designof the new facility, “it demonstrated the school’slong-term commitment to the theatre arts.”

The new school wing, which also included fourclassrooms, a common room and a biology lab, wasofficially opened May 30, 1971, by Member ofParliament Hugh Faulkner and headmaster JackMatthews. The wing was named the “McLaughlinBuilding,” recognizing the contributions of theMcLaughlin Foundation, and the wing was heraldedas a “new era in the history of Lakefield.”

After the death of beloved teacher Bryan Jones in1983, the theatre was named in his honour. Today,the theatre continues to play a central role inschool life beyond theatrical productions. Duringthe spring, it is the focus of Arts Festival, when stu-

dents involved in drama,music and public speakingdisplay their talents forfellow students, staff,parents and alumni/ae.Next year, as dance joins

the co-curricular program, Arts Festival will contin-ue to expand.

The school community frequently comes together toparticipate in educational activities in the theatre,such as last year’s talk by Col. Chris Hadfield abouthis adventures on the space shuttle.

Student-directed assemblies and programs are a reg-ular feature of life in the theatre. Students fre-quently learn about their fellow students’ servicetrips and exchanges through morning assembly pro-grams. There has also been many a Friday orSaturday night that has seen an entertaining visitfrom an outside performer, or a school dance. Andeven Athletics often uses the theatre for trainingpurposes if the weather outside is inclement.

After more than 30 years of service, though, thetheatre’s best days are far behind it. Despite risingmagnificently to the occasion over the past fewyears, to host spectacular productions of AMidsummer Night’s Dream, Pride and Prejudice, andthe award-winning musical Colours in the Storm, thewear and tear of three decades of school use hastaken its toll.

With renovation scheduled to begin on the theatrein a year’s time, there is hope that, once again, itwill be a “new era” for the theatre at Lakefield!

In the summer of 1983, Grove staff,students and alumni were shockedto hear of the death of Bryan RossJones.

As the Grove Chronicle for the fol-lowing school year notes, Mr. Joneswas senior master, teacher, coach,tutor, housemaster, and friend to 25years’ worth of Grove students.

October 2, 1983 was declared BryanJones Day at Lakefield, and amemorial service was held in thechapel. Among the speakers wereheadmaster Terry Guest andart/drama teacher Richard Hayman.

“Bryan touched us all in so manyways,” recalled Mr. Guest. “Hisgenuine enthusiasm for a game orproduction well played was infec-tious.”

Richard Hayman remembered, “It isno wonder that there are so manypeople who felt they had a specialrelationship with him; he was thecomplete educator - teacher, mentorand friend.”

Following the memorial service, thetheatre was renamed in honour ofBryan Jones.

Tom Milburn

Bryan Ross Jones Today, the theatre continues toplay a central role in school lifebeyond theatrical productions.

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Dance is perhaps the greatest gift of my life. I began taking balletclasses at the age of six, entirely unaware of the future influencedance would have on my life. Fascinated by every word our instruc-

tor shared with us, I soon fell in love with the art form. Starting at theage of nine, I went on to study in the professional training programs atthe National Ballet School, the Quinte Ballet School, and the RoyalWinnipeg Ballet of Canada. Dance provided me not only with the joy ofmovement, the love of art, and a means of expression, but also with asense of discipline, determination, and the ability to set a goal andachieve it.

Eventually, I found my place at Lakefield, amid the flurry of point shoesand classical music that had defined a significant portion of my youthup to that point. Still craving the stage, Lakefield provided an opportu-nity for me to explore beyond dance, participating in drama and singingclasses, school plays, and choirs. Beyond the arts, Lakefield taught methat every individual has the power to lead in their own way, and tomake a difference in the lives of others.

Currently I am studying Acting at Ryerson University, where the skills Iacquired at the ballet schools and Lakefield have served me well as newopportunities present themselves. Not only am I still engaged in the-atre, most recently performing with Cirque du Soleil, and working with anumber of renowned directors, including Stratford’s Paul Miller, but I amalso fulfilling my passion for the arts in another way. I have taken ona labour of love, in an attempt to give back what has so generously beengiven to me, and share with others the joy of dance.

Throughout last summer I set out to build a cost-free dance program forchildren who otherwise may never be given the opportunity to take partin any type of extra-curricular activities. With great persistence, manyobstacles were overcome, one by one. The Ryerson Athletic Centreagreed to allow me to use one of their studio spaces, and a number ofdance clothing companies, Danskin, Mirella, and Angelo Luzio, donate

dancewear and shoes. Working with Big Sisters and Big Brothers ofToronto, and the Children’s Aid Society, we began to contact potentialstudents. This September, the program was launched. It started outslowly, but is beginning to build steadily, and I am confident it will con-tinue to reach out to more children in the future.

The metamorphosis I have witnessed in some of the students since theclasses began has been remarkable. Many of the girls and boy (only oneso far!) were very shy and insecure in their own abilities when we began.However, they have come to recognize that they can do things theynever thought they could, and they have awakened their imaginations inthe process. As time goes on, their confidence, creativity, discipline, anddetermination grow, and young artists are born.

Over the course of the first few months, I began to liaise with theNational Ballet School of Canada. They are working towards constructingan outreach program into the community and were interested in the pro-gram I was building. NBS is continuing to follow the evolution of thisventure, and in an effort to provide some additional teacher training,have invited me to attend their classes for young children. This collab-oration is an exciting opportunity for all involved, as the possibilities forthis program continue to unveil themselves.

I have always credited dance with having provided me with skills to suc-ceed which transpose beyond the studio and into every aspect of life.Seizing the leadership incentive instilled by The Grove enables me topass on these skills, which is a fulfilling experience, while passing onthe love of dance, which is an honour. Although these students maynever continue with dance beyond this program, they have grown asindividuals, and it is truly a pleasure to share this experience with them.

The Gift of DanceLaura Lawson ’00

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Fusing Shores Michael Kulas ’87

In 1637, writing in“Le Discours de laMethode”, FrenchPhilosopher René

Descartes put forward the idea that: “It is not enough to have a goodmind. The main thing is to use it well”. These words could not resonatemore profoundly than they do today. For as our world moves rapidly toexpand, implement and at times homogenize various global models ofculture, art, education and economics, it becomes extremely importantthat we as individuals use our knowledge, creativity and compassion tobuild a world more safe and prosperous for everyone.

I thought about this recently after returning to Lakefield for a visit onemild March afternoon after a very long time away. I have spent the pastfive years living in the United Kingdom as part of my continuing careeras a recording artist in the music industry both here and abroad. Sincegraduating from Lakefield in 1987, I have been fortunate enough tohave a career that has allowed me to meet many fascinating people, seemany wonderful places, and experience the dizzying heights that existas part of the multi-faceted world of rock and roll. From recording multi-platinum selling albums to being part of only the second Western bandto perform in Communist China, my return to Lakefield that afternoonbrought back a flood of memories that confirmed my feelings about theimportance and value of utilizing our experiences to climb to greaterheights.

For what is it that we most canlearn from learning? What is itthat strengthens us as individu-als and therefore makes us partof a greater whole if it is not theact of being conscious of ourpast, present and future andacting to build upon thesestrengths for some greatergood? I can’t help but surmisethat in the right environment,in the earliest days of one’s spir-itual, creative and physicaldevelopment, we begin to learn to think not only about the worldaround us and how to exist within it, but more importantly, how to learnto gauge our experiences as having value. But it is not enough to bemerely conscious of our experiences. What we do with them and wherethey lead us are more important as we embark on a path towards under-standing our world and ourselves.

John Ralston Saul in The Unconscious Civilization writes: “To know -thatis to have knowledge - is to instinctively understand the relationshipbetween what you know and what you do”.

For me, Lakefield College offered an environment with an endless arrayof outlets to support my creative and scholastic abilities. Very early onin both the music and the drama programs, the emphasis was on reach-ing your potential and finding a voice for yourself. There have beenmany times over the years, usually late at night in a recording studio oroccasionally after a performance, when I recall those quiet momentsalone at the grand piano in the Bryan Jones Theatre or playing with myfirst rock band in the school’s dining hall. In those days the thoughtwas always about “making it”, and although I’d be lying if I said that I

and a few others weren’t motivated by the idea of meeting a few girlshere and there, the overall effect was that those formative experienceshelped define many of the borders I work within to this day.

Upon leaving Lakefield, I chose to begin working with various musiciansand producers within the Toronto music industry. The first few years sawthe formation of a selection of bands and a life on and off the road try-ing to gain public attention. After making the obligatory rock videosand performing in more clubs than I care to remember, I eventuallyreleased my first album “Mosquito” on my own Independent record labelin 1995. On the success of that record I ended up falling in with a hand-ful of new musicians including Tim Booth from the British band JAMES,and record producer Angelo Badalamenti, whose compositions can beheard most notably in the soundtracks to the films of Director DavidLynch. In 1997 I was asked to join the band JAMES on a UK tour play-ing guitar and singing backing vocals at the behest of another great pro-ducer, Brian Eno. Over time, my life within JAMES enabled me to workwith some of the greatest talents in the international music industrywhile recording many top selling albums. I was able to tour the worldplaying to hundreds of thousands of people including most notably theLollapalooza Festival, Glastonbury and during the passing of theCommonwealth Games torch from Kuala Lumpur to Manchester in frontof an estimated world wide TV audience of 500 million.

More recently, I have returned toToronto to release my second soloeffort “Another Small Machine” and amcurrently working towards an interna-tional release for this summer. I con-tinue to write and record music forfilm and television, and am busy writ-ing the score for a new film called“Jade Love”.

My career has been, and continues tobe a constant journey. One that owesitself to many inspirational people andplaces and to a certain level of struc-ture and work ethic that I impose

upon myself. Which leads me back to borders.

The borders that I referred to earlier shouldn’t be misconstrued as“boundaries” or those that impose limitations on the creative process.On the contrary. The borders that I see myself being surrounded by frommy earliest days at Lakefield are those of definition. Ways of seeingmyself and my art in relation to the world I work within and finding waysof expanding and exploring them to achieve new levels of understand-ing. We cross borders into new territories, but can be imprisoned byboundaries. When I see how the Lakefield of today has evolved into adynamic blend of environments, incorporating the warmth and beauty ofits natural surroundings with the many modern tools of this excitingtechnological age, it reaffirms how unique and progressive a school it is.To be surrounded by a world that encourages you to understand yourselfand others in a tolerant, creative atmosphere, and one that enables youto define at an early age who and what you want to be is truly rare.Moreover, in emphasizing the importance of valuing the experiencesthat shape one’s “sound mind” and one’s “sound body”, we are taughtto fuse the shores between “what we know, and what we do” and in sodoing open ourselves up to a world of endless possibilities.

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Colin Trethewey ’87

“There’s No Life Like It”

Bing Thom Architects (BTA) of Vancouver wasrecently selected as one of three finalists (of50 international architectural firms), and theonly Canadian firm, in a design competitionfor Renaissance ROM, a $200M project to revi-talize the Royal Ontario Museum’s image andto redesign its entrance off Bloor Street inToronto.

Lakefield alumnus Michael Heeney ‘76 is theManaging Director of BTA.

With only two months available for creatingand providing the detailed vision, BTA workedintensely to create a singular design thatwould be unique to the ROM, attract new andrepeat visitors, provide high quality exhibitspace and be more open and welcoming.

“Central to our design was a grand interiorpublic space opening onto Bloor Street,” saysHeeney. “This space, enclosed by a gracefulwing-like roof was encircled by the ROM’s his-

toric buildings. A new glass pavilion, whimsi-cally known as the “dinosaur jar”, proposed toset the ROM’s impressive collection ofdinosaur skeletons amidst the bustle of BloorStreet.”

ROM Design Competition Roller Coaster Ride for LCS Alumnus

Peter Dawe and Sean Hackett are in a dangerous place half a worldaway. Both are Canadian Soldiers fighting the war on terrorism inAfghanistan. As career infantrymen Dawe and Hackett have seen

their share of tragedy, including the recent friendly fire attack thatclaimed the lives of four Canadian soldiers. Dawe and Hackett aresearching for an elusive enemy in treacherous terrain. The threat of dan-ger is everywhere. Some may think it’s an odd career choice for “privateschool boys”, but as frightening as their mission is, Dawe and Hackettcouldn’t imagine doing anything else.

“Developing a sense of moral courage, trust in one’s peers, adhering toa code of conduct and learning to march to one’s own drum with confi-dence.” This is what Sean Hackett ‘84 says he took away from Lakefield.Major Hackett was commanding a group of soldiers on the night of April17th in Afghanistan. “I lost four soldiers to a US airstrike at a trainingrange near Qandahar. It was an unforgettable event; permanently etchedinto my memory; tragic, horrible images on the one hand; immense pridein leading and watching a company of trained, professional soldiers savetheir friends.”

While not on that patrol Dawe was also deeply affected by the worstCanadian combat incident since the Korean War...”They were wonderfulguys and in an organization like ours we’re very much a family. Havingsaid that I was profoundly touched by the outpouring of sympathy by allCanadians and the way the proceedings were dealt with such dignity.That was really the ultimate reminder of why we’re here in the firstplace.”

In the mid 80’s, 32-year-old Major Peter Dawe learned some valuable les-sons that have served him well during his military career, “Assumingthat a student makes the most of it, I think that Lakefield will expose ayoung person to numerous leadership challenges that will in turn pre-pare you well for the rest of your lives.” Dawe came to Lakefield in 1984recruited for his goaltending prowess. He went on to play major juniorin Chicoutimi, losing his starting job to Felix Potvin after a season end-ing injury. Following in his father’s footsteps he found his calling...

“Once I was commissioned and given my first command of a platoon Irealized that I had found my niche. Since then it’s only gotten better. Ican truly say that I love what I do.”

At Lakefield from ‘79-’84, 37 year old Major Sean Hackett is now the offi-cer commanding with the parachute company of the Princess Patricia’sCanadian Light Infantry. Both Elite troops Hackett and Dawe were partof the 3PPCLI advance party in Afghanistan that cleared the way for alarger contingent. Hackett explains the mission: “In February we occu-pied the perimeter defense of the airfield in Qandahar. Since leaving thedefense in early March, we have taken part in searches for Taliban/AlQaida.”

Hackett thinks Lakefield is an excellent training ground for the demandsof the military. He also thinks students should think twice before strik-ing it from their career choices. “I thought the school did an admirablejob of developing that sense of what it is to be a Canadian. An historicand respected institution, the Canadian military continues to attractintelligent and committed people to its ranks. It will certainly challengean individual and improve leadership skills.”

Peter Dawe’s feelings about a career in the military... “I don’t think it’sfor everyone. I do recommend everyone spend some time either with thePeace Corps or in the military in order to travel and see how rough thisworld of ours can be. People need to be exposed to this so that they canbetter appreciate what they have. I’m grateful to the Canadian Forcesfor having given me the opportunity to work in places like Cyprus, Haiti,Bosnia and now Afghanistan for that very reason. There isn’t a day thatI don’t marvel at how wonderful our country is and yet how mostCanadians are completely complacent and unappreciative. Just food forthought. You can take that for what it’s worth.”

Sean Hackett and Peter Dawe think it’s worth everything, putting theirnecks on the line for our freedom, and instead of resting on off days,these Lakefield boys do us proud delivering food and medicine to thechildren of Afghanistan.

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Chantal Sutherland, has recently been recognized as one of Canada’sTop Young Jockeys as she earned the most prestigious SovereignAward as Canada’s outstanding apprentice rider for 2001.

For those of us who had the pleasure of teaching or coaching Chantalwhile she was at Lakefield, her recent achievements and recognition iscertainly no surprise. During her time with us, Chantal competed in nofewer than eight provincial championships! Not only was she talented,but her work ethic, dedication, leadership, and competitiveness inspiredthose around her.

After graduating from Lakefield, Chantal pursued her post-secondaryeducation at York University, graduating with a degree inCommunications and Psychology.

Chantal won her first career race on October 9, 2000 at Woodbine. In2001, she recorded a most remarkable season: 44 wins, 145 in-the-money finishes and $ 1.7 million in purse earnings. Consequently, boththe judges and stewards in the Ontario Jockey Club recognized hertremendous season with the Sovereign Award. In the voting for thisaward, Chantal earned 60 more votes than her nearest rival.

In speaking with Chantal it was clear that she was very proud of heraccomplishment - an accomplishment due to her hard work and the sup-port of her family and colleagues. The recognition hasn’t hurt either -

Chantal has been seen onHeadline Sports. In addi-tion, Chantal notes, she’sgetting better horses to rideand in turn, business con-tinues to improve. So, ifanyone out there is lookingfor a sure bet at Woodbineor at Fort Erie - look toChantal.

Chantal’s busy schedule hasnot allowed her to return tothe School lately - sheworks when we play - butshe’s hoping to get backsoon.

Lakefield College Schoolcongratulates Chantal onher success and all of us inthe community wish her the best for the future.

Chantal Sutherland ’95 Emerging as one of Canada’s Top Young Jockeys

The 2002 Lakefield Alumni hockey teambegan the Crescent Cup with aspirationsof improving upon previous years results.

Not since the 1998 tournament has Lakefieldgone undefeated, twice finishing with a silvermedal. Participating this year were Chris Chard‘90, Richard Smit ‘92, Eric Tonellato ‘91, TimMartin ‘91, Steve Patterson ‘92, Scott Bear‘89, Steve Hunt ‘89, Dave McNicol ‘81 andGreg “Cheatie” Holmes ‘90.

This year’s tournament had more schools thanany previous year. Alumni from UCC, SAC,Ridley and Trinity made up pool A. Pool B wascomprised of the tournament host Crescent,Appleby, Lakefield and first time competitorNichols school making the trek from Buffalo,N.Y.

Our Lakefield Alumni came on strong, leadingthem to face SAC in the tournament finale.SAC was a worthy opponent, matching Lakefield until the final two minutes of the game when they moved ahead to win, 3 - 2.

Overall, Lakefield put in a great effort and is continuing to be one of the teams to beat in this annual event. On behalf of the players, we wouldlike to thank Crescent School for all of the work that goes into hosting such an event.

Alumni Hockey

Ian Armstrong ’83

Timothy Martin ’71

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Pub Nights across Canada

London

(l-r) Mark Sunderland ’00, Pete Trousdale ’00, Jessie Sinden ‘99, RhysDavidson ’00, Katie Hadden ’00

(l-r) Dave Staples ’98, Alain Monnard ’98, Nik Van Haeren ’98, PeterMack ’96, Ryan Drury ’98, Brendan Dunn ’98

(l-r) Damin Murdock ’00, Joel Allen ’01, Jen Foran ’00, Laura Edwards ’00,Kim Carrique ’01, Tori Ward ’00

Kingston(l-r) Amy Bangay ’99, Joanne Bridges ’00, Mark Ambler ’00, JessieSinden ‘99, Kristen Macrae ’01

(l-r) Rob Gervais ’86, Marlene Ayotte, David Hadden, Romina Fontana ’94(l-r) Trent Long ’01, Angela Jones ’01, Sam Osachoff-Morsy ’01, PeterHoward ’01, Kristal Salesse ’00, Jeremy Glenn ’92

Montreal

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Montreal

(l-r)back: Tracey-Lee Smyth ’99, Richard Johnston, Whitney Dunn ’95,Jeremy Wright ’93, Michael Heeney ‘76front: friend of Wilson Edgar, Wilson Edgar ’92, Hilary Heeney, JaclynMcLachlan ’95, John Tennant ’95

Vancouver

(l-r): Tom Kruger ’95, Dave Forster ’01, Dave Kruger ’01, Jon Fialkowski ’01,Kristina Drury ’01, John Hazell ’00, Olga Chernosvitova ’00

(l-r): Ian Fung ’00, Ted Radcliffe ’00, Tim Bell ’00, Trevor Johnston ’00,Sandy Davies ‘00, Serge Kalloghlian ’00, Joel McElravy ’00.

Ski Trip

(l-r): Dave Stephens ’92 and friend, Matthew Hines ’92 and friend

Toronto

(l-r)back: Jan Matthews, Ally O’Grady, Andrew Johnston ’95, Rich Lavery ’89, Jason Famme ’98. front: Cristin Vangel, Julie Famme ’00,Alex Gordon, Tia Saley, Tam Matthews

(l-r): Anil Patel ’93, Stu Grierson ’94, Dave Westwood ’94

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Angus MacNaughton ‘48 and Bruce MacNaughton‘52 (below) flew in on a helicopter for a visit to theGrove in May. This was Angus’ first visit in 10 years.

John Fraser ’64 received the Order of Canada onOctober 18, 2001. John’s award-winning careerhas included work with several Canadian newspa-pers, including The Globe and Mail. He was edi-tor of Saturday Night magazine for several years.Also a respected author, he wrote the bestseller,The Chinese: Portrait of a People and most recent-ly, Eminent Canadians: Candid Tales of Then andNow. Currently Master of Massey College, he isalways willing to serve his profession and hiscommunity and has been a dedicated volunteeron behalf of numerous organizations.

During their sabbatical in Bequia, Gerry andSandra Bird met up with Heather and Iain Grant’71. Heather and Iain have been instrumental inestablishing St. Joseph’s Centre on Union Islandin the Grenadines, an impressive facility that con-sists of a newly-built Catholic church, theirauthentic West Indian cottage, and a communitycentre which, among other things, provides com-puter training to young people on the island. Thephoto below is taken in front of the Grant’s cot-tage on the grounds of the St. Joseph’s Centrenear Clifton Harbour.

Jock Fleming ’74 has been appointed Senior VicePresident and Chief Operating Officer for AEGONCapital Management Inc.

Ward Reddick ’76 is the Branch Manager of BMONesbitt Burns in Kamloops, where he has livedsince 1986. He and his wife, Yvonne, have twochildren, ages 16 and 14. Ward and Yvonne haveset up a “safe house” that provides transitionalhousing for recovering drug addicts that is keepsthem busy in their “spare” time.

Bill Reddick ’77 and his family live near Picton.Bill has recently won several awards and receivedmuch recognition for his porcelain work. His workwas on display at the Gardiner Museum of CeramicArt in Toronto last spring.

Jeanne Armstrong and Ann Harris had a “SouthernAdventure” when they flew to Atlanta to visitwith Steven Morris ’79. The last stop of theirtour included a visit to The Masters for a practiceround the day before the tournament was tobegin.

Paul Reddick ’81 lives in Toronto with his family.He has won several Maple Blues Awards for hisnew CD, Rattlebag - Hard Blues for Modern Times,including best CD, best songwriter, best electricalact. He was also nominated for a prestigious WCHandy Award.

Sean Hackett ’84 was promoted to the rank ofMajor in December 2000 after working asOperations Officer for 1st Canadian MechanizedBrigade Group (in Edmonton). Last summer hetook command of a company of paratroopers inthe Third Battalion, PPCLI (Princess Patricia’sCanadian Light Infantry) - and has been deployedto Afghanistan to begin operations as part of theCanadian commitment to the region in concertwith US forces. (see also page 29)

(Thank you to Matt Heeney ’87 for the followingupdates.)

After completing his Masters in LandscapeArchitecture at Harvard, Frank Chow ’87 returnedto Hong Kong where he practices a hybrid ofurban design and landscape architecture for EDAWEarthasia (www.edaw.com.hk). He was recentlyawarded First Prize in an international competi-tion sponsored by the Shanghai Urban PlanningBureau for an urban revitalization project alongan urban river in Shanghai.

Robert Altiparmakyan ’87 is living in Oakville.He has been married for the past 8 years and hashis third child on the way. He has a cabinet mak-ing business.

Doug Baines ’87 was back in Toronto for a timemanaging a restaurant kitchen, then in Calgary

working as a scenic artist on a couple of films,and he is now back in London working as a scenicartist for The Grand Theatre. Doug planned a moveback to Toronto again in May as he is getting mar-ried this summer.

Andrew Bell ’87 Andrew shared this with us: “Imarried a lovely lady from Toronto and moved herfrom Avenue Rd. and Dupont to Newfoundland.She was shell-shocked at first, however the factthat I live on a lake made it a little more palat-able as I convinced her we were in Muskoka! Hername is Rebecca Addison and coincidentally wasgood friends with Brad MacKenzie, Derek Caldwell,etc. We have a little fellow named Charlie (will betwo on March 14) and our second on the way duein September. Work is great as I am running thefamily business.”

Andrew Berlanda ’87 was married (Amy) in thefall of 2000. His partnership runs a tourist guidewebsite and free publication fromNassau.www.whatsonbahamas.com/contact.lasso

Jonathan Carroll ’87 is living and working inToronto as President of iTravel2000.

Peter Dawe ’87 Peter, who left in ‘86 to play jun-ior hockey, is a major in the army and was one ofthe first ten soldiers to go to Afghanistan with anadvance party. He is playing lots of sports andliving in Edmonton. (see also page 27)

Gordon Doherty ’87 was married four years agoto Lisa. He is planning to finish his Thesis inArchitecture from U of T this spring. He contin-ues to be interested in scuba and has worked onsome movie/TV series.

Jason Eamer-Goult ’87 has a Master of ArchivalStudies degree from UBC and is a Freedom ofInformation analyst at the Law Society of BritishColumbia, responsible for access to informationrequests to the Law Society under the provinciallegislation, ensuring the Law Society is compliantwith privacy requirements, etc. He is engaged toStephanie Smith and will be getting married inSeptember.

Aiden Fung ’87 is living in Redwood City,California, right between San Francisco and SanJose. It’s a pretty quiet area, right next to a man-made lake, which reminds him of Lakefield. Heworks as an engineer for a high-tech companycalled WhereNet (www.wherenet.com) near SanJose for a few years.

George Jeffery ’87 is back in Toronto after sev-eral years on the West coast. He is currently firstassistant director of the Global television seriesBlue Murder and also spends time directing com-mercials and music videos. He and his wife,Shandy, have two children.

Class NewsCome Home to the GroveReunion Weekend 2002 September 28/29

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Class NewsEric Malcolmson ’87 works in the Consultingdivision of Cognicase, an IT solutions firm inToronto. He and his wife have recently moved intotheir new home on the Danforth.

Gregor McCurdy ’87 went back to school andreceived an English degree from the University ofOttawa and went into the writing business. Afterworking as a consultant to the FederalGovernment, he joined Saratime Publishing wherehe works today as a publisher of children’s sciencefiction and fantasy novels.

Andrew Newcombe ’87 is moving to Victoria, BCin mid-June where he will begin as an assistantProfessor at the Faculty of Law, University ofVictoria.

Jon Popper ’87 married Sara Knapp this summer.David Hall ’87 was in the wedding party andAndrew Clarke ’85 attended. Since graduatingfrom MBA three years ago, Jon has been workingat Manulife Financial. For the last year, he hasbeen working on the high yield desk at Elliott &Page, the company’s asset management firm.

Kelvin Purdy ’87 is an Independent Associate forPre-Paid Legal Services and based in Nanaimo,B.C. He markets Preventative Legal Services inCanada & USA and Skiing & Snowboarding inWhistler on weekends. He and his wife, Denise,have two children, Stephanie (8 yrs), andKimberly (2 yrs).

Drew Ross ’87 lives in Orlando, involved in waterskiing (competing pro and running an academy),and real estate development. He completed lawschool at SC in ‘99.

Scott Smith ’87 finished his MBA at theUniversity of Melbourne in Australia, and thenreturned to Toronto and have been working forFrum Development Group, a property developmentfirm in Toronto for the last three years. He is

recently engaged with news of the upcoming nup-tials to come!

Colin Trethewey ’87 is a technology reporter withCTV, based in Ottawa. He is happily married anddoing lots of travelling when possible. He volun-teers at the national veterans hospital listeningto war stories from the vets.

Meredith Usher ’87 lives in Toronto and managesTheatreBooks. In 1995, he authored a videomovie guide named You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.He is working on a novel and continues to writemovie reviews for several periodicals.

David Want ’87 is working as a RadiationOncologist in Sudbury, Ontario. He is an AssistantProfessor in Department of Radiology, Faculty ofMedicine, University of Ottawa.

After 4 years of professional hockey in Britain,Chris Chard ’90 has completed an MBA from theUniversity of Leicester and is now working inToronto.

Euan Mars ’92 and his wife, Anne, have been liv-ing in Costa Rica for over a year and a half livingon the north Pacific part of the country. Anne isteaching high school math and science at CountryDay School and Euan guides for Butterfield andRobinson. They are looking forward to returningcloser to friends and family this summer.

Shannon Derry ’93 is the head of the dramadepartment at an Ottawa intermediate school.

Andrew Stewart ’94 is Marketing Manager - Brand,Alpine, Inline & Winter Outdoor, Salomon Canada,and describes his job as basically the most perfectjob he could have asked for - marketing for a glob-al market leader with a killer brand in a categoryhe loves. Mostly skis but we call it freedom actionsports - footwear,clothing, snowboards etc. andthe list of products is growing.

John and Rosalind Barker had a chance encounterwith Chris Scroggie ‘96 recently on a trip toByron Bay in Australia. Rosalind writes, “We hadbeen having dinner with a friend at a very infor-mal little restaurant just above the main beach,and were sitting virtually outside. All of a sud-den, Chris Scroggie walked in and came over toour table. He had been walking on the beach,just climbed up and happened to glance over atthe restaurant. He recognized me and came over.We had a great chance to chat and to hear abouthis plans for Australia.”

Daisy Moores ’96 received her Bachelor ofScience in Nursing from McMaster University onMay 17th, 2002 making the Dean’s Honour Listand graduation with distinction. Daisy alsoreceived a special award from the School ofNursing for taking on challenges on an interna-tional scale for her work in Honduras.

Tim Bayly ’97 will be attending the University ofAlberta Law School this fall after having completed an Education Undergraduate Degree at

the same institution.

Jen McRae ’99 can be seenon the Canadian 48 centOlympic postage stampplaying girls hockey (sheis the one in the back-ground).

David Wright ’00won the College

Singlehanded Sailing Nationalsthis past November. Ten points back, with

two races left, David finished with a 1st and a 4thto win the title. Dave is in his second year atKings Point - but a proud CANADIAN! He is aRCYC member,and was always one of the hardestworking guys on the High Performance Team andCanadian Laser Circuit.

“As part of the proposal we were required toprovide a detailed vision for the institution,including models and drawings and a publicpresentation” says Heeney. To envision thepossibilities for a stunning, accessible and wel-coming ROM, BTA spent considerable time inToronto, researching, meeting with interestedparties and staff. “We undertook the projectwith vision - balancing place, history, space,environment and possibilities. Our philosophywas to create the right architectural conceptkeeping at the forefront of our design theunique aspects of the project including the col-lection, the existing buildings, the needs ofthe organization, its culture, landscape and themany possibilities for future options. To do

this, we used a holistic approach,which combined architecture, urbandesign, landscape design, history,technology and economics.”

After months of meetings, delibera-tions and headlines in the Torontoand national press, the project wasfinally awarded to Daniel Libeskind ofBerlin. Despite the results, Heeneywas pleased to be a finalist in theprestigious competition and that hisfirm’s work in western Canada and internation-ally is gaining recognition in eastern Canada.BTA’s current work includes a performing artscentre in Yuxi, China, the new Arena Stage the-

atre complex in Washington, DC, the extensiveCentral City project in Surrey, BC and therecently unveiled design for the Hotel Georgia,soon to be the tallest tower in Vancouver.

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Kathryn Meehan ’91 was married to RobertSinclair in London, Ontario on April 6,2002. Jennifer Davies ’91 was a brides-maid. Peter Grose ’91 and his wife Michellealso attended the ceremony.

Bill Lett ’92 was married to Kristy Hook onSeptember 15, 2001 at Showplace Theatre (designedby Bill’s firm) in Peterborough. The wedding wasattended by classmates, (l–r) Brian Mok ’92, WoodyBrown ’92, Christa Ouimet, Mark Nicholson ’92,Allison Philpot ’93, Laura Penny ’92, DavidStephens ’92, Kristy Hook (bride), Bill (Groom),James Bradburn ’89 and Matthew Hines ’92.

Scott Stren ’90 and Felicia Snidman were married on June 3rd, 2001 at Four SeasonsHotel in Toronto. LCS was well represented by fellow classmates (back row): JustinMinns ’91, Katie Robinette ’90, Kevin MacDonald ’90, Stephen Coates ’90, NicoleCoates, Pat Marshall ’90, Jan Rivett, Dave Rivett ’90, Janine White and Chris White’90; (seated) Felicia Stren, Osborne Kemp ’91, Scott Stren ’90, Stephan Watkins ’90and Edith Watkins.

Tara Joan Lee ’93 and Malcolm Angus Ross were mar-ried on December 15, 2001 in the A.W. MackenzieChapel. The couple were joined by some LCS friends.From left to right are Matthew Hines ’92, StevenJacobs ’93, and Jason Bagg ’93. Missing from thephoto was Michael Lee ’89 and Austin Lee ’91.

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Zoë Elizabeth Goss Barker, born on December13, 2001 in London to Loralie and RandalBarker ’83, weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz., is long, blondand looks like Loralie. Brother, Max, looks for-ward to playing with his new sister. Proudgrandparents are John and Rosalind Barker.

Georgia Lejandra Tovich, born January 10, 2002 was christened at LCSon Sunday, February 18. Georgia is the daughter of alumnus, KenTovich ’89 and Katie Tovich. The Reverend John Runza officiated.Pictured from left to right are Dad, Rev. John Runza, Georgia, Mom, andShem Sewchand ‘89.

Milligan Family

Robertson Family

Zoë Elizabeth Goss Barker and Randal

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Big sister Meg is happy to announce that herbaby brother, “Will” finally popped out.William Richard Hicks made a quick and dra-matic entrance on Thursday, December 27th,2001 to the delight of Jamie Hicks ’84 andmom, Bar.

We welcome a wonderful new little life to theGrove Community. Scott Russell Tobin wasborn on May 15, 2002 at 11 a.m., 5 lbs 9 oz.to Laura (Head of Wadsworth House), and GregTobin. Big brother, Nathan looks forward toshowing Scott “the ropes.”

It’s a Girl! Katelyn Margret Ann Dodds born toAramark Campus Services manager Mike Doddsand wife Mary, and big brothers, Bryan andEvan on May 2 , 2002, 6lbs 1 oz.

It's a Boy! As the Grove News goes to press, we have justbeen informed that John and Janice Runzahave given birth to Paul Gabriel on July 8,2002, 8lbs 21.5 inches long and doing well asare Mom and Dad and big sister Isabella.

Jennifer and Simon Mortimer ’83 are theproud parents of Calista Catherine, born onFebruary 15, 2002. Big brother, Charlie, wel-comes his new sister.

Jackson Connor Robertson (Jack) was bornSunday, January 20 in Bangkok, weighing in at7.5 lb and 54 cm long. Proud parents are Jenand Struan Robertson. Struan is a former mem-ber of the Lakefield faculty.

Andrew Clarke ’85 and Betsy Britnell wel-comed Cooper Gerrard Britnell Clarke onJanuary 9, 2002 weighing in at 6 lb, 2oz.

Carter John Chard was born June 23, 2001 inToronto - 8lbs. Dad, Chris Chard ’90, new momJessica, and Carter are doing great. Also, ofinterest is the fact that the Godfather is KenDouglas ’91 (We’re not sure what we’re think-ing!!!)

Donna Milligan-Starling ’90 and JamesStarling now have a daughter, Noelle Sherill,born on December 26, 2001 (6 lb, 12 oz)

Tobin Family

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Cooper Gerrard Britnell Clarke

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The Rev. Canon John Alban Dobson

John Dobson came to the Grove in the summer of ‘59 when I was just com-pleting my first year, grade 8, Junior School. I have little memory of himthat first year but as the years progressed his stories of life in Africa andthe injustice of the apartheid made a deep impression on me. These werethe ‘60’s and it was men like Father Dobson who inspired a new generationto thoughts of social justice.

John Dobson was born in Liverpool England in 1912. He joined the bene-dictine Order where he remained for 11 years until he made the decision tobecome an Anglican and a schoolmaster at Maidwool Private School nearPeterborough, England. From Maidwool he came to Brighton College wherehe met another teacher, Sarah Clay. They soon were married and Johnbecame ordained as an Anglican priest by the Bishop of Chichester. Sarahand John’s first child, Nicholas, was born in Brighton. His career took himto Australia, South Africa, Swaziland, Switzerland, Sussex, Bahamas andCanada.

The 1963 Chronicle, in tribute to his years at the Grove, states the follow-ing of The Reverend John Alban Dobson:

“Under his leadership the religious life of the school has received a greatstimulus, the boys and masters alike have been attracted by the sincerityand directness of John Dobson’s approach to religion. A man of wide expe-rience, and one who has traveled much, he has no use for bigotry and cant,and he is one who has always been adamant in divorcing sentimentalityfrom religion.”

Following Rev. Dobson’s years at the Grove, he moved to where he remainedfor 15 years. The Dobson’s then moved to rural parish of Rosemont wherethey spent three years before departing to St. Andrew’s Anglican church inAlliston, a few short miles to the east. It is from this charge that he retired.

Rev. John Dobson passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2002. He is sur-vived by his wife of almost 60 years, Sarah, son Nicholas (a pastor workingwith Correctional and Justice Services, Kingston), daughter, Jane, and sixgrandchildren.

David (Ed) Pease ’64

The Rev. Canon Shirley Arthur RalphWood, B.A., D.D.Shirley Wood died at the Belleville General Hospital on January 14, 2002after a brief illness. A fourth generation Newfoundlander, Shirley was bornon October 29, 1909 in Bedford England, where his mother had gone formedical care for her first-born. Ordained to the Anglican priesthood in 1937,he served as curate at St. Alban’s, Toronto, and rector in Kinmout, Irondale,Burnt River, Lakefield (where he also taught at The Grove School (1940 -1944)), Thornhill, Saskatoon, Islington and as honorary assistant, in hisretirement years, at St.Thomas’ Belleville. His beloved wife of 57 years, Ethel(King), whose family settled in Newfoundland in the 1640’s, predeceasedShirley in 1996.

Guided by the instruction to “Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart andall thy mind and all thy strength, and thy neighbour as thyself” he lived hislife with joy and dedication. Those who had the privilege of calling him Dad,granddad, uncle, brother and friend will remember him with much love andthanks.

Catherine M. Hall

Pattie McKinnon

Patricia Anne McKinnon died suddenly on May11, 2002. Pattie worked at LCS for over 20years, most recently as a custodian in ColebrookHouse. She had a great impact on the lives ofall who knew her as evidenced in the followingtribute by Aaron Baril ‘99.

When I first read of Pattie’s passing, my firstthought was that there had to be some terri-ble mistake. I simply could not imagine aLakefield without Pattie’s warmth, humour,and lively spirit. My second thought was amost profound regret that I would never get totell Pattie how much she had meant to me. That is, that I would never getto tell her that I don’t know how I could have made it through my first yearat Lakefield without her guidance, assurance, and support. I arrived atLakefield shy, awkward, and unpopular. Pattie took me under her wingimmediately. She was good at that - while at Lakefield, Pattie was motherand friend to so many people that it is impossible to name them.

Over the course of that first year, Pattie taught me that it was okay for meto march to my own drumbeat. She reminded me that there were people wholoved me, and that everyone goes through “rough patches”. She also brokethe rules by making my bed on those few occasions when I forgot, so thatI wouldn’t get into trouble.

For all of these things, Pattie remained throughout my time at Lakefield mymother, my ally, and my friend. As far up as my last day of grade thirteen,I would walk over to Memorial House to seek her advice whenever somethingwas troubling me. Pattie’s total faith in my abilities gave me the strengthto believe in them too. This strength remains with me to this day.

The one consolation I can offer is the same consolation I am offeringmyself; that Pattie is very much alive in the many gifts she gave to all ofus. She is alive in every act of courage she has inspired in us. She is alivein each moment that we let ourselves simply enjoy life. She is alive in everykind act we perform and in every moment we do something that we neverthought possible. I am tremendously honoured to have known such aremarkable human being and cannot express how much she will be missedby so many of us whose lives she touched.

James Anthony Birrell, December 18th,2001, cherished son of Sydney(school organist) and Pamela Birrell.

Joyce Irene Langmuir, February 12, 2002, wife of Ken Langmuir ’41and mother of Peter ’66.

Fred Gibaut ’52 August 28, 2001.

William Langmuir ’43 on March 25, 2002.

Catherine Sigvaldason, on January 9, 2002, mother of Thor ’86

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hoping to introduce online educational plans for each student as a col-laboration tool for parents, students and academic advisors. Also, we arelooking for efficient and convenient ways to gather information fromparents online so as to reduce the number of forms that need to besigned and returned each year.

For me, Karly’s argument is a wonderful validation of our second coreinformation technology philosophy - technology should be ordinary, andin fact so commonplace that it becomes virtually invisible. We want ourstudents’ technology comfort level to shift their focus from the technol-

ogy itself to problem solving, with the technology as one possible tool- a laptop should be as easy to use as a fork. With students, like Karly,I assumed we had been too invisible, but instead, they don’t need tocomment on what has become commonplace, until challenged.

As ironic as it may seem, we are thankful that much of the evolution ofinformation technology at Lakefield College School has blossomed with-out fanfare. Our efforts to improve and expand organization, collabora-tion and exploration via the network have fit smoothly, and perhapsalmost invisibly, into what our students consider ordinary.

Since 1970, Lakefield College School has had over 100 students receive the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. This year 27 studentswere recognized at Closing Ceremonies on June 15, 2002 for achieving the Gold Award. In a normal year, 120 awards are presented through-out Canada. Those who complete the prestigious Gold Award level receive their award from a member of the Royal Family at a ceremony in

Toronto in the fall.

LCS presently has 150 students enrolled in the program, 61 Gold, 45 Silver and 44 Bronze. Students at Lakefield College have performed a total of8,961 hours of community service this year. Of this total, the recipients of the gold award have contributed 3,215.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program is a means to encourage and motivate all youth over the age of 14 years to voluntarily become involved ina variety of personal development activities. The purpose of the program is to reward the participants for their involvement in these various activ-ities with the hope that this involvement will become a lifetime commitment.

The Duke of Edinburgh Program is now an integral part of school life for many of the students at Lakefield College and it serves to make educationat Lakefield College broader and more enriching. The benefits of this program to our students is considered to be so positive that, in Septemberof 2002, every student in grade 9 will be enrolled in the bronze level of the program as part of their civics course.

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Recipients

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Back row (l-r): Brien Stelzer, Andrew Sainsbury, Melanie Wright, Malcolm Johnston, Emily Hedges, Lindsey Hepburn, Falk Beindorff, Reynold Caskey,Cam Crawford, Michelle Fung, Liza McWilliams, Cait Townsend, Taylor Warden, Tristan Boyle Front row (l-r): Kaley Morris, Brianna Lyttle, Jenna Shelley, Rebecca Jarrar, Kelly McCauley, Kathryn Ast, Simon Bahr, Kathleen Bingham, MeghanVlasschaert, Claire Blanchette, Eryn Fry, Sarah Ewing, Jenna Grossman

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Back Row: Kyle Stairs, Warren Needler, Cam Crawford, Lorcan Kilmartin, Robert Blanchette, D’Arcy Thorpe, Reynold Caskey,Hugh Johnston, Sean Adey, Falk Beindorff, Malcolm Johnston, Tristan Boyle, Rob Williams, Bob Earon, Colin Stairs

Fourth Row: Sarah Heikoop, Hilary Bauer, Alex Reid, Tim McLaughlin, David Burton-Davies, Tom Reburn, Craig Shaw, SteveCarr, Nick Ward, Micael Calatrava, Imran Habib, Brien Stelzer, Steve Lennox, Taylor Warden, Andrew Wells, Alex Parke,Adam Harbutt, Pamela Ho, Cindy Lau, Vicky Choy

Third Row: Laila Abu-Abed, Meaghan Gallacher, Catherine Ast, Jenna Grossman, Sarah Nobel, Julia Tunney, Ashley Keefe,Meghan Vlasschaert, Sarah Ewing, Jackie Van Haeren, Lindsey Hepburn, Dawn White, Alison Redford, Brianna Lyttle, MarieForest, Rebecca Jarrar, Ghandi Pinder, Jenna Shelley, Kelly McCauley, Rachael Mason, Chenoah Ellis, Eryn Fry

Second Row: Kathleen Bingham, Karly Coyle, Emily Hedges, Melanie Wright, Liza McWilliams, Cait Townsend, CarlyErickson, Laura Robbins, Michelle Fung, Kathryn Peat, Laura McIntyre, Morgan Brown, Lauren Kennard, Kaley Morris

Front Row: James Shin, Andrew Sainsbury, Andrew Smith, Justin Campeau, Tom Douglas, Chris Little, Simon Bahr, DavidGodfrey, David McConnell, Chris Carrique, Keith Lax

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