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OLD TIMES W I N T E R / S P R I N G 2 0 1 1
CHANGE MAKERS:
JOHN STACKHOUSE ’81
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THE ART OF DEBATE
‘REV UP’ YOUR POWERS OF PERSUASION
Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times i
About Contents
this issue
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he reputation of our UCC debaters, as a powerhouse on It was an unnerving tactic. Usually, boisterous UCC fans Cover story
the national stage, has been gathering momentum over
the past half decade. As you’ll read in our cover story,
we’re exceedingly proud of their work, not just as debating
superstars but as ambassadors for the College. Their true mis-
cheer player introductions and good plays. That night, the
300-strong UCC crowd was silent — until the 10th point
as they’d been briefed in Assembly. With UCC up 7–2, FY
student Oneil Halstead scored a three pointer and the
4 4 The Art of Debate: The Power of Persuasion
UCC’s current crop of debaters is emerging as a pow-
erhouse on the national stage. Plus as the Old Boys
featured here illustrate, debating furnishes you with
sion is to promote the value of measured perspective and the crowd erupted. By all accounts, UCC’s 52–44 victory can be some of the great life skills — the ability to persuade
quest for common ground, as among the most potent persua- attributed in some measure to the Blue Army’s “assault.” Old Times is produced and lead, whatever your calling.
sion and leadership tactics, whatever your career or life path. To see the fans’ explosion go to http://www.youtube.com/ and published by:
And our debaters aren’t the only UCC community watch?v=EaBEIlpcmOA at the 2:07 mark.) Features
Upper Canada College
members gathering momentum in their field. In newsrooms Momentum is also part of the package when it comes to 200 Lonsdale Road 11 Bald Ambition
there’s an old joke that, when dreaming up story ideas, three our parent community’s contributions towards our goal to Toronto, Ontario He’s losing hair, but not sleep. Meet Andrew Musselman
examples equal one trend. As you’ll see in this issue, we have increase needs-based scholarships. As you’ll see in “Spring- Canada M4V 1W6 ’99, who’s spinning minor traumas into comedic gold.
a wealth of examples from which to form this very happy board to the Future” on p. 15, our parents have every hope www.ucc.on.ca
14 New Era for UCC Governance
generalization: The 2010–11 school year is shaping up as a that improving access for amazing students, regardless of
Editor: The Board of Governors takes stock and offers up a new
year of bar-raising momentum at the College, all around. background, will elevate the UCC experience for all. These Andrea Aster governance report with some welcome surprises.
From exhilarating sports achievements to prominent Old community members are taking the lead, spreading the word
Boys issuing shout-outs to their UCC roots when quoted in and ensuring the value of nurturing talent, regardless of Communications & Marketing Director: 15 Springboard to the Future
the national and global press, the College is on quite a roll
these days.
Let us first salute our sports teams. November 10 was a
means, becomes increasingly popular as the Campaign for
UCC continues to gather speed.
And finally, the momentum behind UCC’s excellent repu-
Cristina Coraggio
Design and Art Direction:
Richard Marazzi
12 They’re UCC parents, former boarders and faculty.
They value education. And they want to give the gift of
opportunity to those with the talents but not the means
to attend UCC. Here are their stories.
day unprecedented in College memory, with three CISAA tation on the world stage is a result of, in no small measure,
www.richardmarazzidesign.com
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varsity championship finals on the schedule. Incredibly, our the acknowledgement you give to your roots when you’re
21 Annual Report 2010
varsity football team took the game, 40–34 in a high-drama singled out in the media. Editorial Intern: A wrap-up of the past year plus 2009–10 financials.
overtime showdown against rival St. Andrew’s College. Our For example, John Stackhouse ’81, the Globe & Mail’s Aaron Doupe
varsity volleyball team took silver against St. Michael’s Col- new editor-in-chief, is the subject of our “Change Makers” In every issue
lege and our varsity soccer team claimed its seventh straight feature in this issue. He credits UCC with unlocking his love Editorial Advisory Board:
12 Change Makers
CISAA championship in a hard-won 2–0 game against Appleby of words with an initial foray into short-story writing. And Simon Avery ’85
John Stackhouse ’81 is the Globe & Mail’s new editor-
College. Unbelievable. from the Wall Street Journal to the Globe and Mail to Jim Deeks ’67
Ted Nation ’74 in-chief. In an Internet age, he is reinventing the daily
Just to raise the school-spirit bar even higher in 2011, many web news sources internationally, we collect clippings paper — in print and online.
Peter C. Newman ’47
the Blue Army was born. The brainchild of two IB2 students, in which you credit UCC for furnishing the underpinnings of
Chanakya Sethi ’81
Creativity Steward “General” Chris Griffiths and Connor your varied successes. John Stackhouse ’81
26 UCC Today
Taylor briefed the Upper School Assembly on the Army’s Thanks. We appreciate it. Let’s keep that ball rolling. Paul Winnell ’67 Founder’s Dinner packed the house with a keynote from
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first mission, codename “Silent Night,” which was to unfold UCC granddad Brian Mulroney; students do us proud;
at the Winterfest varsity basketball game against Andrea Aster Old Times is distributed twice a year check out our vibrant YouTube channel.
St. Andrews College, Jan. 21. Editor to alumni, parents, friends, faculty
and staff of UCC. 31 Ask an Old Boy
Chris O’Neill ’91 is the new managing director of Google
© UCC 2011 Canada. He looks into his crystal ball and gives a few
hints about the future of cyberspace.
Printed with vegetable-based inks on
chlorine-free paper made with recycled 32 Remember When
fibre. Please share with a friend or Press censorship is in the news as regimes fall. Look
colleague. back 150 years or so and UCC principals have engaged
in a few crackdowns themselves.
33 Comings & Goings
Changes to UCC faculty and staff.
34 Milestones
Marriages, births and passings.
37 Class Notes
38 Upcoming Events
Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 1
Letters The editorial staff of Old Times welcome your letters,
however we reserve the right to edit them because of Meet the New Board Chair Andy Burgess has two sons at
the College, Campbell in Form 5 and Charlie in
parents
space restrictions. Please write to: aaster@ucc.on.ca Foundation Year. Let’s get to know their dad.
or send mail to: Old Times, Upper Canada College,
200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4V 1W6
On the move at 90 and still reading Old Times (www.barbarabarrowfoundation.com), brought back a flood Andy Burgess ’83 is UCC’s new Board Chair
I’ve just moved from Connecticut to of memories, all of them most rewarding. The Board of Governors of Upper Canada College
Texas and I’m happy Old Times has Unlike Hugh Smythe ’44, who remarked in his reminiscence
OLD TIMES is pleased to announce its unanimous decision to
come with me. You have done a won- of Ms. Barrow that he’d not had any athletic misadventures, I
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derful job of following my addresses was not so fortunate. In my final year, I was wounded on the accept the nomination of Andy Burgess ’83, to the
and, at 89, I’m now here to stay. football field and again while playing hockey at Maple Leaf position of chair, as of January 2011.
I have many clear memories of Gardens with Hugh, my good friend. As a consequence of these A respected leader in both the UCC and business
MEET THE
my Prep years. Latin has been long injuries, which resulted in the loss of my right kidney, I spent communities, Burgess brings to his new role a clear
CHANGE forgotten (of course I now know many hours of the spring term with Miss. B and Dr. McTavish in
MAKERS long-term vision and a great passion for his alma
how valuable those lessons were), her infirmary, just down the hall from my father’s classroom.
and cricket was not a game I could Summer/Fall 2010 Old Times i
As the son of a UCC teacher, and an Old Boy, I am especially mater. He has been a member of the UCC Board
handle. But I got through it all and am a better man for it. aware of the value of the foundation set up by Ms. Barrow. since 2006 and vice-chair of the Board since 2009.
Keep up your splendid editorial product and, as you put Thanks to the editor of Old Times and those who created this Burgess currently heads his own investment
the next issue to bed, remember it will be read by a man excellent video, recognizing the place Ms. Barrow had in the
company and was, most recently, CEO and
enrolled in UCC almost 90 years ago! many boys’ lives and the contribution she made to the College.
— Hamilton Wilson ’40 — Peter Bremner ’45
co-founder (along with Gord Gibson ’83) of Somerset
Entertainment, a producer and distributor of audio
Remembering ‘Miss B’ Peter is Hugh Bremner’s son. Hugh taught math at the Upper entertainment. He is a graduate of Princeton
Your story about Ms. Barbara Barrow in the summer/fall 2010 School (1929–67). He died in 1982 and Bremner’s House (the University and the MBA Program at INSEAD in
issue (“Boys of Barrow”), together with the Internet video most recent to be created) was named in his memory in 1983.
Fontainebleau, France. He and his wife, Beth, have
a daughter, Sarah, and two sons, (Charlie ’13 and
What the heck are these? Campbell ’18). His father, Campbell Burgess ’41,
Ancient alien writings? Spy-worthy encrypted labels, billboards, newspapers and buildings, inviting was also a UCC graduate.
messages? If you flip through this issue of Old passers-by to pull out their mobile phones and uncover (l–r) Campbell and Charlie Burgess answer a few questions about their dad.
Times, you may be scratching your heads the encoded information.
over these cryptic square blocks. In this issue of Old Times, you’ll be directly linked to spe-
Originally developed in Japan for tracking cific online registration sites. To access the code, users need a Your dad is Chair of the UCC Board of Governors. Is he strict?
parts in vehicle manufacturing, QR or Quick Response codes, mobile phone equipped with a camera and to download a QR Do you know what he does? Campbell: He makes us turn off the television at 8 p.m. but
are two-dimensional barcodes that can directly take you to a reader application, which is freely available online for most Campbell: No we don’t have many other rules.
contact number, email or, in most cases, a Website, to provide devices. Once the software is loaded, just point and click, and Charlie: Basically, he oversees the UCC community. Charlie: I have to be home when I’m supposed to, but not
you with more information about a place, event or a product. the mobile phone will either display the text or ask for per- How do you spend time with your dad? much else. We’re pretty well-behaved.
Gaining popularity in North America, the codes are mission to launch a browser to display the specific website. Campbell: We play a lot of sports like mini-sticks [ball hockey]. What’s your dad proud of you about?
moving into the mainstream in places such as product Just don’t scan and drive. Charlie: Well, we like to tease him a lot. We do a lot of activity Campbell: I qualified for a ski race at Georgian Peaks. I didn’t
stuff, like skiing, tennis, football. want to do it. I didn’t feel comfortable. But my dad was proud
What does your dad care deeply about? that I tried something I was scared to do.
Campbell: Business Charlie: He was proud of how I did on my December exams. I
SAVE THE DATE Charlie: He cares a lot about helping people. For example, worked hard and was organized.
he’s on the board of Sanctuary, a Toronto organization to help What are you proud of your dad about?
homeless people. Campbell: He spends a lot of time with us.
Old Boys Night Out What’s something a lot of people don’t know about your dad? Charlie: Yes, some dads are away a lot. He really tries to
Exclusive to young alumni Campbell: He jokes around a lot.
Charlie: He likes to have a good time.
connect with us. I’m also proud that he followed his heart by
taking the job here as Board Chair. Our grandfather also went
(1997–2011) What’s his favourite television show and movie? here. UCC is a big part of our dad’s life.
Campbell and Charlie: Modern Family; Meet the Parents What would your dad do if you told him you were
Are you and your dad friends on Facebook? transferring to Crescent?
June 1, 2011 Campbell and Charlie: Yes Campbell: He’d be mad.
Malaparte, TIFF Bell Lightbox Does he help you with your homework? Charlie: My uncle went there; it’s a good school. I’d really get
Hosted by YAAC Campbell: He helps me with math. a rise out of him if I told him I was going to Harvard. He went
association@ucc.on.ca Charlie: I don’t see the point, really. I’m very independent to Princeton and thinks it’s better.
about my studying, but if he did, I’d ask him to help me with
French. He’s good at it.
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Feature Story
By Andrea Aster
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ust how good are UCC debaters? Take it from the School Debating Tournament, Branksome Hall debaters were
director of the upcoming 2011 Canadian National arguing against the carbon tax, UCC for it. The girls sug-
Debate Championships. gested the tax would unfairly penalize low-income workers
THE “UCC probably has more good debaters at any grade level driving to their jobs. The UCC debaters pounced. Think again.
than any other school in the country,” says Brian Casey, coach Low-income city workers would more likely use public transit,
ART OF… of the Sacred Heart College team in Halifax. not cars, and so would be unaffected by the tax.
Perhaps, a half decade ago, UCC debaters were perceived, by “Ultimately we’re teaching kids to have a realistic vision
some grumblers, as a brigade of “resume polishers,” says Casey. of the world, despite the privileges they might enjoy,” says
“That belief is long gone,” he says. “A UCC debater can Muir. “Our debaters took the opportunity to make a very
beat almost anyone in the country.” powerful point.”
Welcome to a new era in which UCC’s debaters are prov- People think the obvious careers for debaters are in
ing themselves as powerhouse players on the national circuit the arts — law or politics or business school, says Muir, and
— at once acting as fantastic ambassadors for a sport that val- students do head that way. But it’s more about what hap-
ues humility and sportsmanship over hubris — and develop- pens after that. “The ultimate goal of debating is to persuade
ing the lifelong leadership skills the College aims people to believe you whatever you’re doing,”
to instill, wherever one’s life journey goes. he says. “Also, one of UCC’s mandates is to
A quick skim of the “Milestones” sidebar on
“Devotees rave produce leaders and you can’t lead if you can’t
p. 7 illustrates just how often we win. Indeed, that debating is persuade someone of your point of view.”
College debaters dominate the top slots at incredible training Indeed, UCC debating fits into the College’s
national and provincial positions, the accolades ground for any overarching imperative to promote a fluency in
shared among many players. And while UCC career, but more current affairs, says Katherine Ridout, assistant
goes up against fellow high school students at importantly, for head of guidance at the Upper School. Engage-
tournaments, they also benefit from Debate Club any life.” ment in debating is a tool in the arsenal which
exhibition rounds, going head to head with, for includes the annual World Affairs Conference
example most recently, members of the Univer- and Model Parliament, all student-led symposia
sity of Toronto’s Hart House Debate Union. which ignite debate about global affairs and give students a
It’s not easy stuff. Consider this. Could you stand on stage sense of global citizenship, also a key curricular mandate.
before a packed house and argue in support of child labour? It seems to be working.
“Child labour is an old chestnut in debating,” says UCC “UCC debaters are terrifically knowledgeable: they seem
debating coach and science teacher Michael Muir, “because able to debate comfortably on a wide range of topics, demon-
it sounds so radical.” An amateur’s mistake, when arguing an strating knowledge of economics, politics and international
“impossible” position, is to assume the premise is inherently relations,” says Casey.
evil, explains Muir. Rule One of Debate Club is to identify the Likewise the character-building opportunities are not to
stakeholders. How is the child cared for? How much is she be underestimated. Much as athletics provides opportuni-
working? What’s the family’s plight? The child’s age? ties to show grace under pressure and in victory, so too does
“Sure, it looks like your opponent has the moral high debating, as Casey witnesses.
ground, but the challenge is to wedge your way in, to allow “[In a particular debate] I saw UCC had easily beaten their
something that’s on the surface distasteful to be, at core, opponents, but they did so with good manners and were able
acceptable,” says Muir. to destroy the arguments without ridiculing the other debat-
The secret is an ability to put oneself in another’s shoes. ers,” he says. “That requires a certain judgment and maturity
Sometimes cut-throat competitive impulses aside, the debat- which is not always found in high school boys.”
ing program is also the perfect Petri dish in which to cultivate And that’s the value of debating beyond the Assembly or
all the character traits the College’s International Baccalaure- university stage. Rather than stridently defending a position to
‘REV UP’ YOUR POWERS OF PERSUASION ate (IB) program aims to instill, such as open-mindedness the death, regardless of your audience, the goal is to figure out
and a respect for a multiplicity of viewpoints. something everyone can agree on and argue from a common
UCC’s debaters have emerged as a powerhouse team on the national stage — not And that’s why its devotees rave that it’s incredible train- ground, rather than trying to steamroll or stonewall an oppo-
ing ground for any career, but more importantly, for any life. nent. Still, it takes a seasoned arguer to figure that out.
inspiring fear — but camaraderie and respect. They’re also developing lifelong leader- For example, an anecdote from a now infamous debating- “Debating has strengthened my abilities to reason,
tournament moment illustrates the necessity of developing that persuade and identify common ground,” says Debate Club
ship skills. After all, you can’t lead if you can’t persuade someone of your point of view.
trait in life, says Muir (with the caveat that UCC debaters have president Aly Kassim-Lakha whose ambition is to become a
also had their share of not-so glorious moments on the hot seat!) world-renowned entrepreneur. With the powers of persuasion
Flash back two years to the Queen’s University High he’s already shored up, the world is most certainly his oyster.
4 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 (l–r) UCC debaters Kaleem Hawa ’11 and Aly Kassim-Lakha ’11 hone their skills. Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 5
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Watch our debaters in action online: Perhaps the only televised debate you’ve Focus on UCC debaters
seen is political candidates aiming to score points and win voters. Well Nothing’s more intimidating than a championship debate team on a roll. Here’s
it’s time to see our budding leaders display their powers of persua- a behind-the-scenes look at two of UCC’s secret weapons…
sion. They’re an inspiration to brush up on your own presentation skills,
Kaleem Hawa ’11
whether you’re running for office — or just trying to convince your wife CAREER GOALS Law or medicine — or something else entirely
she’ll love that new action movie. HOW WILL DEBATING HELP YOU GET THERE? Debating has helped me better articulate myself and speak
more confidently in public — integral skills no matter the job. I have the utmost admiration for UCC debating;
This is a recent exhibition debate at an Upper School Assembly to promote special I’ll never fear the business meeting or stumble on the big presentation. To win, you’re forced to adopt view-
guest David Frum, former White House speech writer, at the UCC-hosted, 28th World points that you wouldn’t necessarily hold. That opens your eyes to the numerous stances people can have on
Affairs Conference. The topic was the invasion of North Korea: an issue and often leads to greater empathy and understanding for people — something crucial
for success in life.
www.ucc.on.ca/northkoreadebate QUALITIES OF A GREAT DEBATER? My debating partner specializes in sarcastic wit while I have
mastered the art of overstatement (just kidding). In reality, it’s my ability to think on my feet.
Did you know? BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT DEBATERS? That we’re all arrogant and outspoken characters
s 1858 marked the formation of the Debating Society, had to be chosen by lot! that have nothing better to do then argue about the foreign policies of autocratic regimes across the world.
as reported in College Times. s In 1948 the Fulford Debating League was founded for In reality, while we won’t shy away from an argument, we don’t necessarily look to start any either.
s In 1859 the Boarding House Debating Society independent schools in Ontario. UCC, always a strong
was formed. contender, dominated the league in 1968, 1970, 1979
s From 1871–73 the Debating Society met 43 times. and from 1984–92.
Topics included: Does wealth exert more influence than s Recent debating coaches have included former principal Caleb Guthrie ’11
knowledge? Is man more revengeful than woman? Is the Richard Sadleir (1961–62); Howard Lacey (1964–73); CAREER GOALS Chemistry or physics
independence of Canada desirable? Nigel Barber (1974–75); David Matthews (1971–73); HOW WILL DEBATING HELP YOU GET THERE? No matter where you go, an ability to advocate for yourself
s In 1911 there was an “uproarious” debate concerning Ross Morrow (House Debating 1976–94); Marshall and your opinions is an incredibly useful skill.
whether women should be given the vote. Supporters Webb (1976–86); Paul Illidge (1981); Keith Fleming QUALITIES OF A GREAT DEBATER? You need a wide range of interests, especially in foreign affairs and
were “forced to adopt their side against their innermost (1983–98); Michael Muir (2004–present) economics, also an ability to fully agree with whatever side you are assigned. Finally, you must be
convictions.” The unfortunates on the supportive side able to punish your opponents’ mistakes!
BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT DEBATERS? That we only attack the weak points of our opponents’
case. There are few things more harshly punished by judges than not attempting to deal with a good point.
Even if it’s indisputably brilliant, and would likely convince anyone who heard it, you must make a
serious effort to rebut it.
Milestones
Great moments in recent UCC debate history
2011: Metro Regionals Competition, Kaleem Hawa ’11 and team at the McGill University Tournament, with Guthrie
Mohammed Niaz ’12 place first. UCC wins “Best School” placing second of 216 debaters and Hawa placing third. Hawa
award and Hawa is top speaker. and Guthrie are the Junior Finalist Team at the Hart House
2010: Ali Jutha and Scott Kilian-Clark ’10 win Queen’s (University of Toronto) Tournament.
National Debating Tournament against fellow UCC students 2008: Calvin Rosemond ’08 and Joe Bricker ’08 win the
Caleb Guthrie ’11 and Hawa. Kilian-Clark is named top Queen’s University High School Debating Tournament for
1972 1989
speaker. (This fiercesome foursome represent the top two the second time.
of 74 teams in Canada, and the third such tournament win 2007: Rosemond and Bricker beat out 62 teams at the
for UCC in four years); Aly Kassim-Lakha and Cole Bricker Queen’s University High School Debating Tournament,
’11 place first at the Ontario Provincial Championship; At losing only one debate in the first six rounds.
(l–r) Hugh Innes and Gordon Davis (both ’72) celebrate their Fulford Cup victory. Daniel Steiner and John Pottow (both ’89) have some fun debating the resolution the McGill University Tournament, Hawa and Guthrie are 2006: Rosemond and Bricker win the North American
on the blackboard: People with hairy eyebrows should be castrated! semi-finalists; Cole Bricker and Harris Kaufman ’10 win the Debating Championship [now the Oxford Cup] in Montreal,
University of Toronto Hart House Debate Tournament. one of five teams from Ontario and 32 teams in competition
2009: Kaleem Hawa and Caleb Guthrie are the quarter-finalist from across North America.
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Legal Eagle
As the University of Oxford’s first-ever dean of law, Prominent UCC debaters
Arthur McKee Rankin 1857, U.S.
Timothy Endicott ’79 knows the value of a persuasive argument
repertory theatre pioneer and actor
Michael Ignatieff ’65, Liberal party leader
Even after 20 years at the University of Oxford, Timothy Endicott is still discov- Peter Rekai ’71, prominent immigration
ering its magical crannies and gardens. That’s not surprising considering Balliol and business lawyer; recently authored a
College, where he has been a Fellow in Law since 1999, was founded in the 13th study on Canadian and U.S. immigration
century. Lured by its wizard-y atmosphere, many of the Hogwarts School scenes issues for noted Canadian policy think-
in the Harry Potter movies were filmed on location at the legendary campus. tank the C.D. Howe Institute
Hugh Innes ’72, president, York Invest-
“It’s an enchanting place,” says Endicott, who was appointed Oxford’s first-ever
ment Strategies; formerly executive vice-
dean of law in 2007, “something you don’t always notice when you’re late for president, KPMG Investment Advisors
a meeting.” Blake Woodside ’75, director of the To-
Marshall Webb, Endicott’s debating coach at UCC, remembers the kernels of the ronto General Hospital’s in-patient eating
character traits that set Endicott on his path to the academic stratosphere. “He disorders program; psychiatry professor
was a serious student — a real inquiring mind,” says Webb. “He was low key, at the University of Toronto
but motivated.” Peter Dalglish ’76, founder of the Street
Kids International, a non-profit for street
Indeed, speaking on the phone from Oxford, Endicott’s low-key manner belies
youth worldwide; senior adviser for the
his prestigious posting. After studying Classics and linguistics at Harvard and United Nations in Afghanistan, managing
Oxford, he studied law at the University of Toronto and practised as a litigation a skills training program for 310,000 war-
lawyer in that city, before pursuing a DPhil in legal philosophy in Oxford. afflicted youth
Now, as a professor of legal philosophy, his expertise is in jurisprudence and Larry Grafstein ’78, managing director,
both constitutional and administrative law. In addition to his research, much of his U.S. co-head of mergers and acquisitions
work as dean is to recruit international faculty and staff. It’s an incredibly interna- at investment banking firm Rothschild in
New York; member of UCC Principal’s Ad-
tional student body, he says, and a full half of the legal academics on campus are
visory Council and UCC Board of Trustees
from overseas. Peter Singer ’78, prominent bioethicist;
Endicott speaks with sharp wit about his days as a UCC debater in Grades 9 and director at the McLaughlin-Rotman Centre
10. As in the legal profession itself, he emphasises that there is a definite element for Global Health, University Health Net-
of showmanship when appealing to an audience, be it jury or judges. work and University of Toronto; professor
“There’s a certain aspect of performance to debating,” he says. “Your challenge of medicine at the University of Toronto
Rocco Rossi ’81, former Toronto mayoral
is to express your ideas in a way that both entertains and persuades an audience.”
candidate, running for Ontario Conservative
As well, debating and law both require a certain objectivity, he says. Even if one Party as a member of Provincial Parliament
is dispassionate about a topic, passion must be summoned. “In a way debating is Shafiq Qaadri ’82, member of Provincial
phoney and artificial in the sense that, at 9:30 a.m., you might be told you have to Parliament for Etobicoke North; family
agree to the seal hunt or agree that Quebec has a right to secede, and you have an physician and public healthcare advo-
hour to prepare and then argue passionately on the topic.” cate; author of The Testosterone Factor:
Clearly, the debating skills Endicott gathered at UCC have served him well in A Practical Guide to Improving Vitality and
Virility Naturally
the legal profession. “Debating is like law; you have to make the strongest case for
Christopher Carnegie ’87, winner of World
whatever interest you’re defending.” However, both are a challenge. Finals, English Speaking Union – Inter-
“There is no formula,” he says. “There’s no alternative to thinking carefully national Public Speaking Competition,
and not dismissively — and the more exposure to someone else’s point of view London, U.K. (1987); Hon. Assistant
the better.” Private Secretary & Extra Equerry to Their
From his perch at Oxford, with an eagle’s eye view of an exceedingly inter- Royal Highnesses The Earl & Countess of
national community of students and faculty, Endicott is still discovering what is Wessex; Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian
Order (the Queen’s personal Order of
always the central tenet of debating:
Knighthood for service to the Royal Family)
“It’s especially true for lawyers, but anyone from any walk of life can benefit Theo Caldwell ’91, winner of several
from opening oneself to another’s viewpoint; it’s a central academic skill.” Fulford Cups at UCC; author, journalist,
financial adviser
Who did we miss? How did UCC debating
shape your life? Please email the editor
at aaster@ucc.on.ca and we’ll be sure to
Photos: Liam Sharp
share your replies in an upcoming issue.
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Bald
The Art of Persuasion Hoping to be talent-scouted for his comedy
writing, Andrew Musselman ’99 launches
a website of his troupe’s work. (The next
Willis McLeese 1913–2011
Ambition Kids in the Hall? Why not?)
Theo Caldwell ’91 says farewell to Canada’s greatest supporter of student debating. The founder of the UCC-based, By Sean Davidson
national debating program McLeese Debating helped thousands of high school students find their voice.
“The first place they go is online,” says Musselman,
making a strong web presence essential. They hope the site
business acumen proved invaluable. will help get them spotted. “We’d love to have a hobby that
As a result of McLeese’s support, says Lawson, “Countless funds itself,” he says.
thousands of great young Canadians have participated in formal, In the meantime, he pays the bills with day jobs, including
structured debate at both junior and senior levels in district, bartending and supply teaching at UCC. Their material
provincial, national, North American and world competition.” covers everything from political satire to a faux holiday
“Debating is a way to extend your influence,” McLeese special “where I’m in full drag, doing a Dan Aykroyd/Julia
was fond of saying, often adding, “Canada will always need Child thing,” he says.
great leaders.” He understood and evinced that being a He notes that writing offers more creative control than his
leader does not require your name on a ballot. Leaders come first love, acting. “Being an actor you’re really at the mercy of
in all sorts, in every profession. What they share is the power other people,” he says. “I like acting but I got to the point that
to convince and inspire. He insisted that student debaters I wanted more control of my own destiny. With writing I feel I
argue every resolution from both sides, believing this would can build more of a career.”
teach young people respect and tolerance for each other. That said, Musselman — “Moose” to former teachers
McLeese knew that whatever future careers students might and classmates — is a proven dramatic actor. His one-man,
Photo: Caley Taylor
pursue, someday they would have to answer questions like: 20-character performance in the 2008 play Catalpa drew raves
On January 5, 2011, UCC bid farewell to one of its most What makes you different? Why should we do it your way? from the press, and he has popped up on TV series including
extraordinary friends. In the 98th year of his remarkable life, Why should I buy what you are offering? So much of life, and (l-r) Andrew Musselman ’99, Matthew Olver and Adam O’Byrne ’97 Flashpoint, jPod and The Jon Dore Television Show.
Willis McLeese passed away, leaving wife Adelaide, son Rob success, is about selling ideas. From Clarence Darrow to Don examine the evidence. It all started back in Grade 11, when Musselman eschewed
’71 and grandsons Stephen ’03, Geoffrey ’03 and Paul ’01. Cherry, if you can make a case, you can make a living. For football in favor of the “incredibly ambitious” Little Theatre
A
From his Second World War service in the navy, to his McLeese, debating was practical education at its best. part from speaking in public, impotence and defusing where he came under the wings of mentors Colin Lowndes
legendary and lucrative careers in refrigeration and power, to It was a supreme and undeserved compliment when Mr. a nuclear bomb that has only nine seconds left on its and Dale Churchward. His first role? Polonius in a little thing
the resort community he built at Cobble Beach, Ont., McLeese McLeese asked me to take up the Chair that bears his name. timer, there are few situations that produce as much called Hamlet. Next came turns in the equally imposing
made the most of every moment. But of all the lessons McLeese Working with, and learning from, a man of his character and anxiety among men as losing one’s hair. Fear of having too Faustus and Othello. “Plays that 17- and 18 year-olds have
gleaned from his decades of achievement, this was most stature was one of the great privileges of my life. Together, few follicles (“phalacrophobia” by the way) is a big one — no business messing around in,” he laughs, “but you learn so
pronounced: The power to persuade is essential to success. we were able to bring students from UCC and across Canada and a not-at-all laughing matter for many guys who avoid much from doing that.”
His philanthropic efforts were vast and various, from giv- to the famed Munk Debates in Toronto, introducing them to reality — with comb-overs, Propecia or baseball caps. “That kind of ambition and demand for excellence was a
ing financial aid for less-privileged students to attend UCC, luminaries, getting them newspaper coverage and making One exception is actor/writer Andrew Musselman ’99, who big part of my development,” says Musselman, who later went
to providing the opportunity for physically challenged youth it possible for them to debate live on the radio. We facili- recently took on the touchy subject with a comedy sketch. on to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic
to experience horseback riding through the Georgian Riding tated tournaments and workshops for hundreds of students Filmed at UCC during the winter break, the short video is set Art. “There’s something so social about the Little Theatre,
Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE) in Owen from every background, as well as tutorials for teachers and up at a support group for victims of male pattern baldness, camaraderie. It’s in sports too but I found it in theatre.”
Sound. But the cause to which McLeese was most devoted was coaches, enabling schools to create and develop their own in the vein of Alcoholics Anonymous. Even back then Musselman displayed “a mastery of
helping young people learn the craft of persuasive speaking. debating programs. “I’m not totally comfortable with the idea of going bald,” extremely challenging roles” says Churchward. Another
He donated time, money, and energy to this effort for Beginning in 2011, the McLeese Prize in Debating will be pre- says Musselman, noting with a laugh that he and Adam instructor, Derek Poon, remembers his crusading,
40 years, particularly in support of UCC and the Canadian sented to the graduating UCC student who best exemplifies Mr. O’Byrne ’97, who appears in the sketch, are both a little thin “culture changing” term as Head Steward and leader of
Student Debating Federation (CSDF). He endowed the Willis McLeese’s ideals of skill in the activity, tolerance and leadership. on top. “But it’s like we’re teasing ourselves for having those the Community Life Taskforce.
S. McLeese Chair in Canadian Debating, based at UCC and He was particularly enthusiastic about our latest venture, the reactions,” he adds. “Good comedy gets close to the truth. Musselman and the CLT brought the difficult topics of
working with the CSDF, to bring young people across the McLeese Online Debating program. Hosted by mcleesedebate. And the more honest it is, the funnier it gets.” “bullying, harassment, homophobia, racism, sexism and other
country into this activity. com, this unique function will allow any student with web access The sketch was one of the first to go online when forms of inappropriate behavior into the light,” says Poon,
McLeese believed that students who develop the skills and to participate in teacher-moderated debates from anywhere in peepholetheatre.com launched in February, looking to drum making students and Old Boys “better citizens of the world.”
confidence to speak publicly and advocate positions are well- Canada. This undertaking appealed to Mr. McLeese straight away, up attention and business for Musselman and writing partner He was, Poon adds, “one of the most influential students
equipped for the contest of life. CSDF Founder Tom Lawson as he understood that many schools and regions lack the funds or Jeff Copeland. Their comedy website features the Peephole of my time.”
recounts how, in 1971, he telephoned McLeese, whom he did the infrastructure to allow kids to participate in debating. Theatre Players. It includes seven original videos intended Musselman says that’s very flattering, but downplays his
not know, and asked him to fly to Edmonton to debate the His copious experiences were animated by his personal to be a pilot for a sketch comedy series. The goal is to find a youthful “roaring from the pulpit.” It was in some ways, like
merits of the free market in an open public broadcast in front motto, “Dum Spiro, Spero” — Latin for “While I breathe, broadcasting partner and, ideally, create something like the an acting job, he says.
of 70 Canadian teenagers: “You’ll do it,” Lawson told him, “if I hope.” The McLeese Debating crest, which combines the much-beloved Kids in the Hall. The Internet has become “I look back on that and I think: It was youth… But how
you love kids.” McLeese family coat of arms with symbols of UCC and the the new vehicle for talent spotting, says Musselman. nice of UCC to have indulged me.”
Not only did Mr. McLeese accept the invitation and bring CSDF, bears these words. By his example, and through his Those who recruit comedy writers used to do their
the house down with his performance, but he signed on as tremendous generosity, Willis McLeese offered hope to count- talent-spotting in stand-up clubs, but no more. Sean Davidson writes about comedy for Toronto’s Eye Weekly.
treasurer of the nascent coalition. McLeese’s commitment and less young Canadians. What a magnificent legacy he leaves.
10 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 11
John Stackhouse is reinventing the daily
newspaper—in print and online
Technical change has transformed journalism but, at core, it’s still about the pursuit of one thing — truth.
By Chris Daniels
A
s editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail, John Stack- the evening,” he says. “You have to be able to adjust to
house ’81 says many people make the assumption he’s different situations, but understand that it is still about
in the trenches of the newsroom — crafting new story the same pursuit of discovery.”
angles, editing copy and signing off on the front page. While He first realized his love for truth-seeking while studying com-
Stackhouse, whose own reporting for the Globe has won several merce and business at Queen’s University. In between classes, he
National Newspaper Awards, does dip into the news discussion worked for the school paper, and in his final year became editor-
two or three times a day, he spends most of his energy on busi- in-chief. “With each passing year, I realized I was enjoying working
ness challenges. The most pressing among them: navigating the on the student paper more than I was enjoying going to class.”
country’s most venerable newspaper in a digital age. Still, he says it was his time at UCC that ultimately pre-
For years now, we’ve heard that the newspaper industry is pared him for the challenges he’d face as a reporter and then
on life support, struggling to remain relevant among readers editor, including for the national, foreign and Report on Busi-
who may be as likely to get their news from Facebook. No ness sections of the Globe.
doubt it is a daunting time for newspapers — and Stackhouse “UCC was a very competitive school, which can be uplift-
has taken on the challenge with characteristic get-your- ing at times but can also be demoralizing,” says Stackhouse,
hands-dirty (or, in this case, inky) gusto. “I was aware coming whose father was a professor and Anglican priest and his
into this position that it wasn’t to carry on business as usual,” mother a public school teacher. “I didn’t appreciate what I
says the 48-year-old, who was promoted to the editorship in gained from it until I was gone, but that learning environment
May 2009. “And I didn’t want to do that.” very much prepared me for a competitive world and for work-
He certainly hasn’t. He led a dramatic redesign of the Globe, ing with diverse groups of people on complex challenges.”
which now boasts colour on every page as well as more photos. He also made some lifelong friends, including former
Walk into Stackhouse’s office, and that’s one of the first things McHugh’s housemates Peter Dotsikas ’81, a criminal lawyer
you’ll notice, photos capturing everything from civil unrest to and partner at Dotsikas Hawtin, and Rocco Rossi ’81, provin-
a sleeping polar bear, snapped by Globe photographers. cial Conservative candidate. Neither is surprised Stackhouse
Though Stackhouse has had a way with words ever since became one of the country’s most respected news leaders.
writing short stories at UCC, he also loves photography. “He always seemed to be a good observer of things around
“We’ve tried to amplify photos both in the paper and on the him, which I think comes with being a quiet guy at times,” says
website,” he says. Dotsikas, who recalls they played under-16 football together.
The print content, meanwhile, aims to bring to Canadians “He was a quiet guy, always reading a book, but he was also
what he calls a “daily pause,” to help them make sense of a good person to have at a party,” adds Rossi. “I’ve become an
world events. The overall vision is of “an exceptional newspa- enormous admirer of his courage and intellectual honesty.”
per that holds its own in a digital world,” he says. “It is very No doubt that courage has served him well in an industry
much produced for the digital citizen who has access to every with more competition than ever before.
other channel but still sees value in that pause.” “We are up against finding and unearthing information from
And the Globe continues to invest in those “other” chan- governments, companies and institutions who don’t want to see
nels; the website, mobile and an iPad app. “It doesn’t matter it published, he says. “We’re competing with all sorts of people
to me if someone reads the Globe on Facebook, Twitter or who five years ago didn’t exist.”
the newspaper,” he explains of the cross-platform strategy. Still, while enjoying an increase in print circulation, the Globe
Indeed, for all the technological change that has trans- has seen incredible growth of its online properties. To date, the
formed the media industry, Stackhouse says journalism at its Globe has two paid online offerings: GlobeinvestorGOLD.com and
core remains about the pursuit of truth. He has epitomized Globe2Go e-paper, and there may be more to come.
that lofty goal throughout his career, using the printed word “The challenge is to determine what content people will
to question authority and challenge conventional wisdom. pay for,” he says. “It is hard to make a case for general news
He lived on the streets of Toronto for an award-winning because it is so ubiquitous. But there is specialized content
series that painted a more complete picture of homelessness. that may have greater value and can be packaged in different
As part of his investigative reporting into the Bre-X scandal, ways and different platforms.”
also for the Globe, he rented a boat to visit the mining site. So yes — Stackhouse knows it is a daunting time in the
And he spent eight years as the Globe’s development issues history of the newspaper. But it is also a moment of incredible
reporter in New Delhi. opportunity. “While the world is fretting about the future of
“When I was overseas, I had to learn to be in a conflict newspapers, I’ve never once had a doubt about the future of the
Photos: Liam Sharp
zone in the morning, sit in someone’s hut in the afternoon and Globe,” he says. “It represents the best of Canadian journalism.”
then interview a head of government in their palatial home in The same could be said of John Stackhouse.
12 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 13
New era for After a year-long review, a new governance
report ushers in an era of improved
community relations and transparency
Who gives to UCC’s ambitious
campaign to ensure 20 per cent of
our students receive needs-based
UCC governance scholarships by 2015 — and why,
exactly? Meet our visonary donors.
By Michael Benedict
C
orporate governance in the private sector has never
been more of a hot-button topic. It made sense, there-
fore, that the College’s Board of Governors wanted
to ensure that UCC’s governance practices be subjected to a
vigorous review.
Now completed, those practices have been called “as
thorough” as any to be found in any Canadian organization,
according to Rotman School of Management governance expert
Springboard
Richard Powers, who acted as consultant on the review.
“We wanted to ensure we are ‘best-in-class,’ not just
within the non-profit sector, but as compared against both
the public and for-profit sectors as well,” explains Board and
Governance Committee member Peter MacGowan ’77
The review served to heighten both the profile of, and
community knowledge about, the Board of Governors.
Indeed, based on the community response and conversation
Board Chair Andy Burgess ’83 with Board and Governance Committee member
Peter MacGowan ’77 aimed to ensure UCC’s governance was “best in class.” to the future
around the recently completed Governance Review, it’s abun-
dantly clear that the College community cares deeply about Overall, the 10-person committee endorsed most of the
issues affecting the College’s future direction — and about Board’s existing practices, while aiming to evolve within the by Lisa Boyes
the important role the Board plays in those decisions. area of “visibility, transparency and communication.” Explains
As well, a secondary reason for the review is historical prec- MacGowan: “The Board’s benchmarks of success include It’s no stretch to say Marco Cianflone ’09 was one of the star increasing the diversity of the student body for its own sake.
edent. “UCC has a history of looking at governance on a regular doing a great job of reaching out to the community for effec- students in his year, the kind of student his peers will remem- Rather, by broadening our applicant pool, we will be raising the
basis, and the last formal examination took place in 2002,” tive consultation and ensuring that people have a complete ber forever. He was varsity rugby captain and varsity football bar on the calibre of our student body, enriching the student
explains MacGowan. “It made sense to have another review.” understanding of the Board’s governance function.” co-captain, despite never having played before. In his final year experience for all.
The committee spent most of 2010 reaching out to the In short, that function is as the College’s ultimate author- he was Head Steward and president of the Student Activity At the ground level, that means more intellectually stimu-
broader UCC community. It held two town hall meetings and ity. Specifically, the Board is responsible for the College’s Council. Montreal raised, from a family of modest means, lating classroom discussion, more impressive artistic perfor-
heard from past chairs, principals, heads of parents’ organiza- vision, strategic plan and financial health. he now studies economic and liberal arts at Harvard. mance and more competitive sports teams. As well, an added
tions, the College’s Executive Committee, faculty and admin- Good governance is critical, Burgess explains. “We reach Cianflone remembers his experience at UCC as “almost benefit is that pooling students from a broader range
istration. It also studied governance practices at three other our goals when Board decision-making is done well,” he says, surreal, because I realize how fortunate I was to be here.” One of backgrounds broadens debate in the classroom.
boys’ schools — in Canada, the U.S. and England. “and we want to ensure that continues into the future.” day he says, “I hope to be in a position where I can provide “An increased commitment to financial aid allows UCC to
“The key things we learned,” says current Board chair Meanwhile, the Governance Report, adopted by the Board in ambitious and talented students from financial backgrounds stand above its peer institutions in its ability to recruit talent,
Andy Burgess ’83, who was vice-chair at the time and headed January, also strongly endorsed the current practice of recruiting similar to my own the opportunity of a lifetime as UCC has today and for the next 100 years,” says Struan Robertson,
the review process, “is that the College community doesn’t new members in a transparent process for their “skills, experi- done for me.” UCC’s executive director of recruitment and admissions.
know enough about who sits on the Board, what it does and ence and demonstrated dedication to the College.” Considering the critical competition UCC now faces in “Certainly there are examples of UCC having lost a potential
how it makes decisions. The good news, though, is that these MacGowan, who is also responsible for Board recruit- attracting the most remarkable boys from all backgrounds, we star pupil to a school that could offer a more competitive
issues can be easily addressed through increased transpar- ment efforts, stresses that membership is open to women are inspired to think ahead. You are about to read stories about financial-assistance program.”
ency, better communication and other measures, so we are and to men who are not Old Boys. “Attracting the very best a community coming together to make the impossible possible. Our community is being asked to come together to ensure
seen less as a ‘black box.’” students, regardless of their financial ability to attend, is what UCC is driven by a common goal, to attract the best students our future legacy of leadership. A vigorous needs-based scholar-
One of those measures, of particular interest to alumni, is we want. And hand-in-hand with a diverse student body is the from Canada and around the world, regardless of background. ship program is the key to that common goal. Currently, only
the committee’s suggestion that the College establish a new need for a diverse Board of Governors. As Cianflone’s experience illustrates, drawing in these six per cent of UCC boys benefit from scholarship support,
position to hear and act upon concerns expressed by any “As we expand beyond our traditional communities, outstanding students elevates the College experience for all. A compared to 40 per cent of students at great peer schools with
UCC community member. The function of this new director of we want our new communities represented on the Board.” commitment to increased financial aid does not mean simply well-entrenched traditions of student aid. Yes, it’s an ambitious
community relations is to be a “facilitator for the resolution of For his part, Burgess says one of the most gratifying goal: UCC aims to offer need-based scholarships to 20 per
a broad range of issues,” says MacGowan, who is responsible aspects of the review came towards the end of the year-long cent, or 220 boys, within the next three to four years.
for implementing all the recommendations as head of the process. In one of its last meetings, Powers turned to Burgess Talent is everywhere — and a healthy financial aid cushion
Board’s Governance and Nominating Committee. and said, “I know of no other organization, corporate or not- will enable us to recruit it. The following community leaders
He adds that the director of community relations is not for-profit, that has undertaken such a thorough review of its and benefactors are proudly pointing the way to our school’s
intended to be an ombudsperson, nor will he or she have the governance process.” new legacy. Here are their stories:
power to resolve problems. Instead, the position will exist Adds Burgess: “That certainly gave us the confidence that
Photos: Liam Sharp
“to ensure there is an avenue for people to raise issues and we are going in the right direction.”
provide a clear sense that the concern has been listened to
and will be addressed.” To view the full report online: ucc.on.ca/GovernanceReview
14 Old Times Winter/Spring 2011 Winter/Spring 2011 Old Times 15
Springboard
to the future
Meet the Parents Meet the Star Volunteer
With a $100,000 gift, prominent doctors Monique As volunteers, the Christakis’s also co-chair UCC’s Council Susan Guichon has high standards — for herself as diversity and breadth of aptitudes and talent at the school. I
and George Christakis aim to “raise the calibre of of 1829, which recognizes the school’s leading benefactors. a UCC volunteer, for her three sons and for those have always had a great experience as a volunteer at UCC.”
the school.” Their son has attended UCC since the introduction of kinder- who will benefit from her family’s $200,000 During son David’s years at the college, the greatest shift
garten. He is an excellent student and active in the College financial-aid gift. in UCC culture will see a wider range of boys, with their apti-
Monique and George Christakis, a radiologist and cardiologist, band, and on the volleyball and swim teams. tudes and talents, brought into the social and academic mix.
respectively, are the calibre of people who might have gone to “Theodore loves the whole package,” says his mother. The two Guichon boys discovered the best of themselves at Guichon has also seen how parents have increasingly been
independent schools in their youth, if their families had the “For us, UCC offers all-encompassing value — in its teachers, UCC, and their parents, Susan and Gregory Guichon, expect invited to become partners in the life of the school. “I am very
means to send them. programs, facilities, and in the College guidance counsellors’ that third son David, now in IB1, will do the same. That’s proud of UCC for taking on this major student scholar-
Now, they are providing that opportunity to their son direct connections to reputable post-secondary institutions. why they want to do the best they can for UCC, through the ship campaign, and I will continue to
Theodore, Grade 7, and also to talented boys whose families Ivy League schools actually come to UCC to recruit.” Guichon Foundation Scholarship, established in 2010. work as a parent in partnership with
need some level of financial support for their sons to attend UCC has become a tradition for the extended Christakis Her belief that UCC is “not a good school, but a great the College.”
the College. family, as well. The couple’s two nephews, Theodore ’02 and school” also inspires Guichon’s own enormous volunteer The Guichon Foundation
“It’s about who’s got talent, no matter their background,” Panos ’03 study medicine at Yale University. commitment and her and husband Gregory’s financial com- Scholarship will be successively
says Monique Christakis. In terms of the College’s own future, the Christakis family mitment to their sons’ alma mater. Her senior roles on UCC allocated, over five-year periods,
The Christakis family has supported the College regularly believes UCC is going in the right direction with more subsi- parent organizations, boards and councils, at social and to an outstanding student with
over the past eight years, giving to the Horizons dized places for excellent boys who need the support. “When sporting events, capped by her international alumni trips as a financial need.
community-service program, the College such students go to UCC,” says Monique, “they raise the level school ambassador, exemplify the passion that her boys have
Priority Fund and the UCC Scholarship Fund. of the school for everyone.” also discovered and brought to their education and their lives.
In January they established the $100,000 “Our sons Michael ’03 and Ryan ’06 were driven to achieve
Christakis Family Scholarship in perpetuity. individual goals at UCC,” says Susan Guichon. “They found
the drive to do that; they found it here. They became very
passionate through sport, which translated into working
extremely hard across their whole IB program at the College.”
The Guichons believe their sons have been well prepared
to go on to further study, work and life as a result of their
UCC experiences. Michael is now an investment analyst in
New York City. Ryan is completing a double major in Econom-
ics and Spanish at Queen’s University.
In turn, through their $200,000 donation to the College’s
student scholarship campaign, they want their sons’ alma
mater to create a new legacy of opportunity for boys of varied
means and backgrounds.
“The biggest benefits,” says Guichon, “will be to foster more
“Much of what I gained at UCC has
set me on the path to becoming
who I am today. I owe a large part
“
I am proud to say I am a member
of the Harvard Class of 2013. I
know that my life may not have
of that to Mr. Watt. I hope one gone in this direction had I not
day I can give someone a gift as the opportunity to attend Upper
meaningful as he has given me.” Canada College.
— Matthew Kupfer ’06, Browning Watt — Marco Cianflone ’09 received the Arthur
Scholarship recipient Gleber Scholarship, the Alan S. Harris Bursary,
the Eric Egerton Ryerson Scholarship in Cana-
dian History, the Gould Family Bursary, the Lio-
nel M. Gleber Bursary, the Paul Phelan Scholar-
ship, the Robert Watson Gouinlock Bursary and
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