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UTSAA
spring 2006
■ New Affiliation Agreement
withUof T is reached!
■ Principal Mintz on the
strengths of UTS
■ 2005 Alumni Dinner is
a great success!
■ Catch up on the latest
in Alumni News
University of toronto schools AlUmni AssociAtion
Magazine
“Kate, is this one poisonous?”
Profiling herPetologist Kate JacKson ’90
5
UTSAAMagazine
Contents
s p r i n g 2 oo 6
3 UTS Board Report
he long wait is over! UTS Board completes
T UTS Alumni
negotiations with Uof T on the key points of the
new Affiliation Agreement.
9 Association
371 Bloor Street West, Room 121,
5 President’s Report Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R8
A
n overview of where we stand at the moment. (416) 978-3919 Fax: (416) 971-2354
E-mail: alumni @ uts.utoronto.ca
7 Principal’s Message www.uts.utoronto.ca/alumni
R
on Mintz expounds on one of UTS’ most
important strengths. Board of Directors
8 Snake Lady! President
Tom Sanderson ’55 (416) 604-4890
U
TS alumna Kate Jackson can’t remember a time
when she wasn’t interested in herpetology. Vice President
George Crawford ’72 (416) 499-9000
12 Alumni Annual Dinner 2005 Past President
UTS grads kick up their heels at the old school! Nick Smith ’63 (416) 920-0159
12 treasurer
18 2005 Remembrance Day Ceremony Bob Cumming ’65 (416) 727-6640
J
ohn Fox ’43 provides the keynote speech executiVe director
at moving service. Don Borthwick ’54 (416) 946-7012
honourary President
19 Alumni News Ron Mintz (416) 946-5334
C
atch up with your classmates; 19 In Memoriam. honourary Vice President
Rick Parsons (416) 946-7088
22 Office of Development and Alumni Affairs Report directors
Communication with alumni hits new levels. Gerald Crawford ’52 (905) 271-0445
Rob Duncan ’95 (416) 809-2488
23 Annual 3-on3 Basketball Tournament Peter Frost ’63 (416) 359-4856
T
his well-attended event continues to grow in
Dan Guttman ’91 (416) 326-4466
strength. Egnal’s team takes home the trophy
for the third time! Sharon Lavine ’84 (416) 868-1755 x235
23 Bernie McGarva ’72 (416) 868-7765
Back Upcoming UTS Events Peter Neilson ’71 (416) 214-5431
Cover Mark your calendars. Give us your support! Stuart Nicholson ’92 (519) 885-8605 x273
List of Year Representatives Ana Shapiro ’93 (416) 498-1922 x215
Jennifer Suess ’94 (416) 863-3881
David Weiss ’86 (416) 469-5777
Philip Weiner ’01 (416) 449-6996
on this issue’s cover: emerald tree Boa (corallus caninus)
editor: Don Borthwick ’54 Utsaa Magazine is published Spring and Fall and
committee: Gerry Crawford ’52 is available to all alumni, parents and friends of UTS.
Design: Eye-to-Eye Design Contact us at the above addresses to receive a copy or
to change your address. This issue is also available on
Printed by: Uof T Press the website: www.uts.utoronto.ca/alumni/magazine
UTS Board Report
A new chapter is born.
F
rom its inception in 1910, UTS’ affiliation cessful transition to a financially self-sufficient
with the University of Toronto has been organization over a 10-year period. At the same
an integral component of our identity. time, the Agreement continues a number of
Together, we have built Canada’s leading school University privileges that benefit UTS students
for academically talented students. and teaching staff.
I am writing to bring you up to date on a new We are especially pleased with an innovative
chapter in the relationship between UTS and the and unique procedure in the Agreement to allow
University of Toronto. At the end of February, the UTS to participate in the redevelopment of its
negotiating teams for UTS and the University of facilities at 371 Bloor Street West, in partnership
Toronto reached agreement on the key points to with OISE/UT. The exciting part of the potential
be incorporated into a new Affiliation Agreement redevelopment of 371 Bloor Street West is that
between UTS and the University of Toronto, it would give UTS the opportunity to acquire a robert e. lord ’58
which will run from July 1, 2006 to June 30, property interest in the redeveloped site. These chair, Uts Board
of Directors
2021, with the anticipated possibility of further and several additional key items represent the
renewal after that. We expect that the University’s University’s sincere desire to continue a partner-
Governing Council will grant final approval on ship that began nearly 100 years ago and see UTS
May 1, 2006. With the new Affiliation Agreement thrive as a financially independent entity.
firmly in place, I am confident that UTS is poised A synopsis of the proposed long-term agree-
to enter a new and exciting phase in its history. ment with the University of Toronto is included as
Not only will UTS continue to thrive and set a special insert in this publication.
the standard for gifted education in Canada and
beyond, but also the new agreement will allow
how Uts is financed:
UTS to effectively address many issues that have
thirteen years of change
been deferred in the past 13 years. At the same time, the Affiliation Agreement is the
The Agreement
latest episode in a series of changes to how educa-
the Affiliation Agreement tion at UTS and the University is financed. ...should ensure
The recommended terms are the end result of For many years, UTS was funded by a mix- UTS’ successful
many months of hard effort and careful negotia- ture of provincial grants, financial support from transition to a
tions on the part of both negotiating teams. The the University of Toronto and tuition fees. By
UTS negotiation team was comprised of the 1992-93, UTS’ operating budget was funded in financially
members from time to time of the Affiliation equal parts by a provincial grant and tuition fee self-sufficient
Committee of the board of Directors. Those who revenues. In addition, the University of Toronto organization
have or are serving in this capacity include three made very valuable in-kind contributions, such
other alumni besides myself, James McCartney as 371 Bloor Street West, access to Uof T ben-
over a 10-year
’56, David Rounthwaite ’65 and Lesley Dunlop efits and staff development for staff, and access period.
’79, as well as UTS parent John Jakolev. to Uof T Human Resources, Finance, IT and
The Affiliation Committee and the Board Advancement services. Support from the prov-
are both delighted with the overall tone of the ince and the University of Toronto allowed UTS
Agreement and the cooperation received at all to keep tuition fees relatively low. We were able
times from the negotiating team of the University, to meet the needs of students from low-income
led by Vice-President for Human Resources backgrounds with our bursary program.
Professor Angela Hildyard. The Agreement sets Unfortunately, UTS’ financial circumstances
out mechanisms which should ensure UTS’ suc- have changed dramatically over the past 13
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UTS Board Report
A new chapter is born (continued)
years. The first change came in 1993, when the pled with the rising costs of running a school in
Government of Ontario announced that it would downtown Toronto. The rate of inflation in the
no longer fund UTS. When the provincial govern- education sector is now approximately 4% a year,
ment withdrew its funding, tuition fees nearly slightly more than the prevailing increase in cost
doubled from $3,515 (92/93) to $6,900 (95/96) to of living generally.
bridge the 50% funding gap. However, even with UTS has been very careful with its budget,
these fee increases, UTS accumulated an operat- to hold tuition fee increases to the absolute mini-
Our priority has ing deficit, which OISE/UT absorbed. Despite mum. Our priority has been to recruit and retain
intensive lobbying efforts by UTS, alumni and the finest teachers, who are at the heart of a great
been to recruit
parents to reverse this decision, we were unable UTS education. Indeed, the overwhelming major-
and retain the to restore UTS’ provincial grant. In response, the ity of UTS’ budget – almost 80% – goes to salary
finest teachers, UTS community raised $15 million, including and benefits for UTS staff.
who are at the matching gifts from the University of Toronto, to The Affiliation Agreement would require
create the Preserving the Opportunity bursary UTS to fund its own operations by 2010. This
heart of a great endowment. The bursary fund became the mech- means that UTS will have to cover the costs of
UTS education. anism that enabled UTS to meet its commitment the various in-kind contributions made by the
to accessibility. University of Toronto over the years. New costs
In 1996 OISE/UT Dean Michael Fullan will include rent and maintenance for 371 Bloor
pledged to keep tuition increases to 2% per year. Street West, utilities, human resource, payroll and
Tuition revenues did not keep pace with rising costs, finance services.
so UTS’ operating deficit increased dramatically.
The latest financial challenge to UTS began in
The Future of UTS
2003. In light of increasing deficits the University Going forward, the Affiliation Agreement presents
of Toronto has been experiencing in delivering enormous opportunities for UTS, as well as sig-
post-secondary education, it announced that it nificant challenges.
was no longer in the position to provide the kind The challenge is to absorb the new costs aris-
of support it has historically provided to UTS and ing from the loss of the University of Toronto’s
Our aim is to that accordingly the school would need to become financial support, while maintaining the school’s
at least double self-sufficient. The decision occurred at the same commitment to accessibility. Our concern is that
our bursary time as a consultation process began whereby increasing fees will deter some of the best and
the UTS community overwhelmingly supported brightest from receiving the benefits of a UTS
endowment to having UTS established as a corporation within education. UTS would be poorer for it. 2006/07
be able to meet and affiliated with the University of Toronto. will be the beginning once again for the alumni
the needs of UTS was incorporated on 1 January 2004 and the community, UTS parents and friends to rally
negotiations which have resulted in the proposed behind the school and support our financial aid to
all deserving Affiliation Agreement began at that time. students. Our aim is to at least double our bursary
students. Since 2003, UTS has managed to operate endowment to be able to meet the needs of all
within its operating budget, with the assistance of deserving students.
a modest subsidy from the University of Toronto But the Affiliation Agreement also offers
as well as generous in-kind support. Regrettably, exciting new opportunities. An important example
fees have risen to keep up with increased costs. is the commitment from the Ontario Institute
Today’s tuition of $12,075 is the result of the for Studies in Education (OISE/UT) to explore
withdrawal of provincial financial support, cou- the redevelopment of 371 Bloor Street jointly
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President’s Report
Taking the schools’
pulse...
A
with UTS. Renovated space for UTS would be s spring begins to blossom, it is time to
designed around a new academic vision of our look back over the last six months to
relationship with OISE/UT. This will be the first measure our progress. In the fall UTSAA
order of business for the new principal. magazine, I set out the focus and goals of UTSAA.
In anticipation of these opportunities and I am pleased to report that all the achievement
challenges, UTS will be creating an Advancement of these goals fully support the Uof T Affiliation
Unit specifically dedicated to the school’s long Agreement which has just been ratified.[NEED
term funding needs. Indeed, another benefit of TO VERIFY]
the Affiliation Agreement is that UTS will be The UTSAA 2004 Annual Fund has delivered
able to approach all potential donors without its first commitment of $100,000 to ‘top up’ the
University restrictions that have applied to date. Student Bursary Fund for the 2005-06 school
The next step of the affiliation process will year and donations to the 2005 Annual Fund to- tom sanderson ’55
take place through March as we broadcast the date promise to deliver the second $100,000 for President, Utsaa
Term Sheet of the Affiliation Agreement and seek the next school year. You still have a few months
feedback from the UTS community. We will also to make a donation and I strongly welcome and
be holding a town hall meeting on 27 March at encourage your support. It is a key part of the
the School Auditorium and will announce the UTS Mandate to ensure that all qualified stu-
time of the meeting by e-mail to all members of dents, who require financial assistance, receive it.
the UTS Community. We encourage the UTS This year’s campaign has offered a challenge
community to send comments and feedback via to all classes to help. Remember you can make a
UTSBoard@uts.utoronto.ca. difference. Thanks in advance for your support.
As an alumnus of UTS, I am hoping that this
piece of UTS history strikes a chord in hearts and
We need volunteers
minds of many of our alumni, who like me, are As a result of two recent resignations, there are
still grateful for the opportunity afforded them in two openings on the UTSAA Board which I would
attending UTS, the rich memories, the friendships like to fill as quickly as possible with alumni who
and the connections that will likely last a lifetime. really want to make a difference. The Board has a
In the coming weeks, I look forward to receiv- number of active committees and a healthy work-
ing your feedback to the Affiliation Agreement’s load for the next two years. This is your chance to Call out here
summary points. Your input with respect to UTS’ give back to UTS. As a reminder to alumni, our
future prospects is pivotal to the school’s long- Centennial celebrations are just around the corner
term strategic plan. As we now prepare for a new in 2010. There is an opportunity for lots of input
chapter in UTS’ history, we need our alumni more into this special milestone. You can volunteer to
than ever to ensure the promise of a UTS educa- help the whole UTS community celebrate!
tion for all deserving students. Moreover, we need
your support to solidify the future of UTS as we
remembrance Day
partner with OISE/UT to redevelop 371 Bloor The Remembrance Day Service was, as usual,
Street West, our home since 1910. well attended by our veterans. They heard an
address by John Fox, Class of 1943, – introduced
by Clare Morrison ’43. As usual, the two minutes
of silence was acknowledged at the 11th hour of
the 11th day of the 11th month, just as a solitary
plane droned over the school on a fly-past head-
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President’s Report
Header (continued)
ing to City Hall. It was the first time I personally O
“ ur strength is in our students, and our
had stood on stage and faced all students and staff students are extraordinary.”
and one I will not soon forget. The silence said it
D
“ iversity makes us more than just
all. How much we owe to those few who scarified
another university.”
their lives so we might carry on.
O
“ ur students come here because of our
Annual Dinner outstanding faculty.”
The Annual Dinner was well attended with over
O
“ ur common job now is to ensure that
220 alumni, current and former staff and guests
innovation is defined with sufficient depth
enjoying a great dinner and reception. Most of the
and breadth so that this important agen-
special anniversary years had a good turnout and
da can have its maximum positive impact
added to their reunion activities with other events
on the lives of Canadians. By depth I
over the next two days. I was particularly delight-
mean simply that we must recognize cre-
ed to celebrate with my 1955 classmates and their
ativity as the parent of innovation and be
wives. The dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by all
prepared to take the long view.”
and I look forward to the next ten years.
Here at UTSAA, all alumni can honour our past,
class of 2005’s graduation Dinner be prepared to step up and volunteer now, and
95 students, 50 teachers and friends attended the help us create a UTS for the future of which we
graduation dinner sponsored by the UTSAA at the all can be proud.
Uof T Faculty Club. This was followed by their
graduation awards ceremony in the Auditorium
and a reception later that evening for their par-
ents and friends.
Congratulations to the 2005 graduate class!
They certainly are a very inspiring group of stu-
dents (some had come from Scotland, Boston, and
California to attend). All were welcomed as new
alumni.
As we move into the final few months of
the 2005-06 school year, I am excited about our
new affiliation agreement with Uof T, and all of
the changes it will bring. UTSAA stands ready
to assist in any way we can to further the values
of UTS and assure continuation of excellence in
education.
We look forward to working with the UTS
Board and UTS Administration.
Late last fall, I was honoured to represent
UTS at the installation of the new president of
Uof T, Mr. David Naylor [also a UTS parent].
He made a few comments which I feel are quite
applicable to UTS:
spring 2006 | uts alumni association magazine
Principal’s Message
A real sense of family
S
ince becoming principal in July of 2005, I leadership training at Camp Wanakita, where F1
have been pleased to be invited to a num- and F2 students will band together again around
ber of alumni gatherings that brought home a campfire and many spirited group activities, but
the sense of family that has long been a tradition this time on the shores of a Haliburton lake under
here at UTS. At every event, I was privileged to the supervision of senior students, selected as
meet many alumni, all with fond memories of counsellors on the basis of leadership and
UTS and a sense of belonging to a unique com- citizenship.
munity. The stories varied, but the theme was the As in previous years, there will be many
same...what it felt like to be admitted to UTS, the class excursions, competitions, projects that will
experience of that first year, the special teacher see UTS students collaborate and share ideas,
that made all the difference...and that final year, as well as compete with one another. There will
five or six years later. also be the memorable events that make the past ron Mintz
Now, some nine months later, I am happy to ever so present and lift the spirit high. This year’s Principal
report that though traditions have changed some- Remembrance Day event was especially poignant.
what through the years, the tradition that is at the The Schools’ choir and orchestra performed for
source of the camaraderie and the many memo- our UTS war veterans and alumni and Aaron
rable experiences that unite UTS students to one Schwebel S6, one of our most talented violinists,
another is alive and well. For many of today’s UTS played the theme of Schindler’s List, bringing
students, the first magical UTS experience begins tears to just about everyone. John Fox ’43 was the
in October at our annual Open House. This year, guest speaker and he noted that his father, Hugh
we had one of the most memorable Open House Fox, who graduated from UTS in 1916 – some 90
events in many years. The school auditorium was years ago – served in the Great War! The sense of
full, with parents standing at the back at each of community, continuity and sacred tradition was
the two presentations, and classroom presenta- palpable to all from the youngest students to the The stories
tions, on every floor of the building, were engag- most senior alumni.
ing and captured the interests of visiting parents Of the many events that I attended com-
varied, but the
and students. But the most thrilling experience to memorating the UTS experience, the Alumni theme was the
the eye and the ear was the music jam sessions. Annual Dinner was the most vibrant, if not mem- same...
Watching UTS students and teachers interact with orable. The evening marked a number of special
young Grade 6 students and make great music anniversary dates, and most impressive was the
together was both heart-warming and uplifting. 60th Anniversary for the Class of 1945. To com-
There was no doubt as to the unique attraction memorate this special occasion, the class present-
UTS has for exceptionally talented kids who thrive ed me with a cheque for over $115,000 for bursa-
on challenge and achievement. ries, giving back to the school that offered them
Undoubtedly, among the crowd of nearly some of the richest experiences of their lives.
2,000 students and families visiting us at the Open At the beginning of March, we mailed accep-
House, some 110 will become reacquainted with tance letters to 110 students, inviting them to
the UTS students and teachers when they enter
Foundation 1 [Grade Seven] in the fall. Like this OUR THANkS TO THiS iSSUe’S CONTRibUTORS:
year’s F1 students, they will be introduced to the Copy: Tom Sanderson ’55. Ron Mintz, Robert Lord ’58, Lily
UTS experience at Camp Couchiching and be ini- McGregor, Dan Guttman ’91, Helen Tsang S6, Donna Vassel, Ann
tiated into their respective Houses by S6 students. Unger, Don Borthwick ’54. Photography: Kate Jackson ’90, Don
Around this time, they will also be preparing for Borthwick ’54, Victor Yeung. Ad Design: Jason Bratton.
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Principal’s Message
A real sense of family (continued)
enrol for the 2006-07 academic year. A number each other are the qualities they share. These very
of these students will be applying for finan- qualities are the jewels that make UTS unique
cial assistance and some will benefit from the – a school unlike any other school, the school
generosity of all those alumni who contributed of choice for the best and the brightest in the
to the Preserving the Opportunity Bursary Greater Toronto area.
Endowment Campaign, as well as the recent giv- The future of UTS has been very much on
ing of alumni and ‘friends of UTS’ to the Alumni the minds of many this past year. Walking through
Association Annual Fund to ‘top up’ the annual the school’s hallways, as I do daily, one can sense
endowment income. the unspoken wish to know, hovering in the air.
This continuing support of the Student What will the future bring?
Bursary program does much more than just give a The lengthy process surrounding Affiliation
student a chance to attend UTS; it preserves UTS. has placed a good deal of strain on staff and stu-
Without the mechanism of financial assistance, dents, and the Principal search has heightened
UTS would lose much of its unique character. some of the tension that has been in the air since
In fact, UTS would be all but lost. The beauty of January 2004 when we began our new form of
UTS is that it attracts students who are driven by governance. I am certain that the entire UTS
John Macaulay ’45 academic curiosity; they look to being challenged community is greatly relieved to have the Long-
presenting bursary
by their teachers and peers. They measure each Term Affiliation Agreement. We will now be able
cheque for $115,650
to Principal Mintz at other on the basis of intellect, talent and achieve- to face the future with a greater sense of control
the Annual Dinner. ment, not wealth. What draws them to UTS and and direction.
I am certain that with this news about
Affiliation and with the conclusion of the Principal
search expected soon, that by July 2006 UTS will
be able to turn to a new chapter in its illustrious
history. I am equally certain that regardless of the
outcome, UTS will meet every challenge thrown
its way, because as in previous years, and as per
UTS tradition, the community will unite to ensure
that this school not only survives, but thrives and
produces many more alumni of the calibre that
I have encountered at the Alumni Dinner and
Remembrance Day, at various class luncheons and
dinners, the golf tournament and around the table
at UTSAA Board meetings.
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Cover Story
Snake Lady!
K
ate Jackson’90 is a herpetologist, one of have a scar to show
those rare individuals who have devoted for it,” she adds,
her life to the study of snakes and frogs, pulling up her
amphibians and reptiles. During her short career, sleeve to show off
she has worked all over the world – in the Congo, a whitish, crescent-
in the Americas, in Guam, – a feat not surprising, shaped scar on
considering the depth of her passion for all things her forearm, the
“herp”. In fact, her herpetological roots trace back unfortunate result
to early childhood, having read books like Why of an iguana clean-
Frogs Are Wet and Peterson Field Guide to the up gone awry. Not
Amphibians and Reptiles of Northern America. being one to leave
“So far as I know, as long as I can remember, I’ve out details, she
been a herpetologist,” says Kate with a smiling explains: “That’s a
shrug. “I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t.” part of the lower
Kate lights up as she speaks of the Congo; she jaw there, and the
spent an isolated and extremely successful month upper jaw you can
in northern Congo last year – her second trip, col- just barely see.”
lecting specimens of snakes, lizards, and frogs in a Another sum-
place No Man Had Gone Before. Camping in the mer was spent as an intern with Smithsonian’s
darkness of the Likouala District’s remote forests, Natural History Museum, studying snake fangs
she and her faithful guide used a diversity of tac- using electron microscopy. “That was sort of my
tics to hunt for the unknown specimens to create introduction to intellectually self-indulgent basic
a survey of the area. research,” she admits. It was a completely differ-
This experience was a long way from her first ent experience from the physical fieldwork she
herpetological gig – that is, beyond her childhood had done with the Foundation and the iguana
hobby of collecting toad eggs in the Rosedale farm. “I had always thought that I would go into
ravine with a jam jar and kitchen sieve – a sum- the zoo doing something very practical like cap- “...as long as I
mer position with the now defunct Reptile tive-breeding for re-release,” she comments. “But can remember,
Breeding Foundation, then host to 70 species of what I was doing at the Smithsonian was studying
amphibians and reptiles and a number of finan- the structure of snake fangs to try to figure out I’ve been a
cial troubles. “I called the Foundation and asked how venomous snakes had evolved. And that’s a herpetologist...I
if I could work for them,” Kate recalls. “And they purely intellectual question. It’s basic science.” can’t remember
said yes, could I run the place?” The eighteen- The internship turned out to be a milestone of her
year-old and untrained Kate was deemed Curator early career: it was her scientific work there that
a time when I
for the summer, thrown into the Foundation’s led to her graduate studies and dissertation wasn’t.”
world of escaping snakes and on occasion rescu- at Harvard.
ing a soft shell turtle from one escapee’s hungry It comes as no surprise then that Kate’s
throat. To top off the already-wild nature of her assortment of bizarre and very different early
first job, “[her] two employees were two prisoners experiences have shaped her philosophy of herpe-
on parole.” tology. For her, herpetology is about the recogni-
In her second job, Kate worked for an iguana tion and adoption of a passion, a way of life. “And
farm in Costa Rica. Her job description? “Taking I get a lot of e-mails, usually from young boys,
care of two thousand iguanas,” Kate chuckles. “I saying they want to do what I do when they grow
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Snake Lady! (continued)
left: My life in the up…and they think it’s like learning to be a doc-
jungle of the congo! tor or a plumber.” But there’s no herpetologist
license, she argues, no set way to go about it. You
can be an academic herpetologist, a zookeeper,
but there’s nowhere you can go to school for an
education in herpetology. You put it together for
yourself.” And Kate has been on both sides of the
herpetological fence. “I see myself as sort of drift-
ing towards using the training I got at Harvard,
doing this basic research,” says Kate, “and apply-
ing that to biodiversity and conservation specifi- night in Latin America, she went herp-collect-
cally in central Africa.” Adds Kate: “I’m finding ing with two Costa Rican frog herpetologists.
it very difficult getting an academic job because “I was there for the snakes,” she said. “I caught
what I’m doing isn’t purely academic anymore.” snakes, and I knew which ones were venomous. I
Asked if she has a favourite technique for knew what I was doing.” The two herpetologists
catching snakes in the Congo, she shakes her later reported to her supervisor her supposedly
head. “There is no formula. You always have to unorthodox manner of snake-catching. Kate was
improvise, every situation is different,” she says. brutally dismissed. “I’ve never been bitten by a
In the Congo, nets were absolutely crucial. We snake, I was trying not to be bitten by,” she says.
stretched them out along the flood forest. Proudly She knows how to get the job done safely and
says Kate: “Once I got a pair of frogs in amplexus: has a track record to prove it. “And, that’s why
mating in the position where the male has his I say there’s a double standard there with many
arms around the female and she’s about to lay venomous snake herpetologists. They’ll say he’s
eggs. It was a species that turned out to be really brave. She’s irresponsible.”
rare. Nobody had seen it since 1924.” We also It’s different in the Congo. There she is
unexpectedly caught a 2-meter long specimen of treated not as a woman but as a foreign special-
the quite dangerous and extremely massive water ist. “There’s a lot of sexism in their society against
cobra in a net. their own women, but I am a foreign specialist.
Despite the psychological estrangement and When I say to my guide, there’s a snake in the
BeloW: a harmless
brutal living conditions (her camp consisted of the net, step back and leave this to me, he steps back.
gopher snake trying most essential of the essentials: “tarpaulins, mos- ...Because he knows snakes are what I know and
to look threatening. quito nets, and some pots and some pans”, she that’s my job and I can do it.”
writes on her website), the Congo As a herpetologist, Kate is not only working
remains her favourite expedition with reptiles and amphibians; her herpetology is
to date: not only because of the also about working with people, in recognition of
intrinsic appeal of snake-catching social issues, something that Kate herself realized
in the heart of darkness but her only recently on the Congo expedition. “I really
love for the nature of its society. went there thinking about snakes and not about
Some of the countless places people,” she says. Then she became involved
Kate has been in her long quest with a group at the public health lab, studying
for objective, scientific glory the problem of snakebite death in the Congo.
aren’t so nice for women. She “They didn’t have a herpetologist involved and
recounts a tale of horror: one they needed somebody who knew about snakes.”
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The prevailing Congolese belief that all snakes
are poisonous is a dangerous one, creating and
reinforcing, in the cases where the snakebite is
from a non-venomous source, the perceived suc-
cess of traditional medication. You can see why
this dependency on ineffectual methods creates
problems for the victims of venomous snakebites:
the victim waits in agony hoping for the traditional
‘meds’ to kick in, and when they don’t, it is too
late by the time one is ushered to the hospital. It
was with this altruistic, pragmatic intent that Kate
began her latest fieldwork. She wanted to survey
the area and create a guidebook to communicate
critical information to others. No such guidebook
yet exists. “I’d like to have my book on the shelf of
every schoolmaster, or village chief.”
What’s next in the stars for Kate? “I’m not
really decided,” she confesses. If she could go
anywhere in the world, where would she go?
Her answer is certain: The Congo. She wants to
go back into the field as soon as she can afford
it. Expeditions are expensive, and next time she
hopes to take Congolese graduate students into
the field with her. “In fact, the [Congolese] gov-
ernment has made it a condition of my going back
there,” she says. “This is difficult because it’s very
expensive.” But financial matters aside, the notion
sits well with Kate’s philosophy. In fact, she agrees
that it is a good thing to do. “The Congo needs
scientists of its own,” she says. “They should have
zoologists of their own so they aren’t dependant
on foreigners like me coming in to do their sur-
veys. They should have their own people studying
their own animals.”
Helen Tsang, Grade 12 student,
and editor-in-chief of the Cuspidor,
the fourth estate of UTS since 1974.
If you would like to know more about Kate and her
research, or are interested in making a contribution to
helping out with her work in the Congo, check out her
zoology website at www.zoo.utoronto.ca/kjackson.
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Alumni Annual Dinner 2005
Many friendships renewed and plenty of
1 2 5
1. a dinner regular, rob Dowsett ’46, and Ken Mcrae
’42 who dropped in from ottawa. 3
2. former staff, norm fox ’48 and Basil Weedon ’45,
all the way from st. Petersburg, florida, to celebrate
his class’ 60th anniversary.
3. scouting the event for their 50th this year, Jim
Mccartney ’56 and rev. David flint ’56.
4. class of 1945 plus an ‘interloper’, former principal
stan Pearl [1995-2000].
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4
7
T
he special anniversary years’ celebra- The Class of 1980 had the best turnout with
tions again highlighted the evening at 29 attending, followed by the Class of 1995. In
this year’s dinner held in the resplendent addition to some current staff in attendance,
gym, especially decked out in its special décor it was a particular pleasure to welcome back
for this evening. Nearly all of the anniversary some former staff: William [1968-84] and Doris
years, beginning with the Class of 1945 through Montgomery from Stoney Creek, Ontario, Don
1995, began their reunions at the dinner and Gutteridge [1962-83] and his wife, Ann Millar,
scheduled other get-togethers through Friday Stan Pearl [1995-2000], recent retiree Frank
and Saturday. Mustoe [1989-2005], Jean Collins [1989-97],
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f reminiscing!
5. class of 1955 [with some of their
wives] and their special guest, former
math teacher [1945-1959] and first
team hockey coach, Bruce Maclean.
6. attending their 60th, thomas
thomson ’45 and Keith gibson ’45.
7. tom sanderson ’55, Utsaa
President, celebrating with classmates
10 ian smith and howard Kitchen.
8. Boyd Matchett ’42 and chad
Bark ’43 renew acquaintances
from over 60 years ago.
9. Year rep Doug Davis ’58
and David ouchterlony ’58
exchanging tales.
10. at their 40th, Peter
Mcewan ’65, lee Davies ’65
with Year rep, Peter Wilkie ’65.
11. John rutledge ’55 and
11 albert greer ’55 reminisce.
12. class of 1965 celebrating
their 40th.
8
12
9
Jack Moorfield ’50 [1967-88], Ornella barrett Bursary, to commemorate its 60th Anniversary of
[1974-2004] and John Wardle [early 1990s, graduation. A terrific effort!
2000-05]. Thanks for a splendid event goes to Rob
Following the reception, all gathered in Duncan ’95, Dinner Committee Chair, who was
the auditorium to be welcomed by Principal responsible not only for decorating the gym and
Ron Mintz, Chair bob Lord ’58 and UTSAA ‘emceeing’ the program in the auditorium, but
President Tom Sanderson ’55. The highlight was also helped look after his 5-month-old daughter,
the presentation of a cheque to Principal Mintz, along with his wife, during the evening.
in the amount of $115,650, for the Class of 1945
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Alumni Annual Dinner 2005
1 2
4
1. Mark Proudman ’80 with Diana shepherd ‘80 celebrating their 25th class reunion.
2. andrew Munn ’80 and Jill [riley] hall ’80 who journeyed from Maryland for the reunion.
3. class of 1980 – a record turnout of 29 classmates celebrating their 25th.
4. Danny houpt ’80, a doctor in Peterborough, getting reacquainted with ian genno ’80, toronto.
3
5
6
A sterling silver Anniversary ing up continued into the wee hours.
for the class of 1980 Festivities resumed that Saturday evening
with a “classy” – pardon the pun – party at
They say people are afraid go to their high Carolyn ellis’ house (loved that shrimp tree!),
school reunions because everyone measures them- which didn’t wind down until 3 a.m. Some class-
selves against each other. Not so the class of 1980. mates had divorced since the 20th reunion, some
A commendable 43 classmates as well as several had married, and several had had babies, includ-
spouses and former teachers, gathered for our 25th ing Vanessa Grant, whose infant son delighted all
in an atmosphere of warmth and genuine affection. present. Faculty guests included Ornella barrett,
Highlights of the official school dinner were a) Maria Collier, Clare Pace, Darcy Dingle, Mike
a nostalgic case of the giggles during the speeches Gendron and Don Gutteridge. Norah Maier sent
in the auditorium, b) the presence of bill “Doc her regrets: she’s currently studying acting and
Monty” Montgomery who, at age 83, made a was needed in Vienna as an extra in a film with
special trip into town to reunite with our class, Omar Sharif and Klaus Maria Brandauer!
“zeniths” and “nadirs” alike, and c) an impromptu Class rep. Andrew Alberti, offered thanks to
after-party at The Madison Pub, where the catch- bernie Gropper for organizing a memorial at the
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5. Dave schimmelpenninck van der
oyl ’75, Brock University professor in
st. catharines, relaxing with richard
holmes ’75 from Woodstock.
6. two torontonians, John cartwright
’75 and Doug Boyce ’75, enjoying
themselves at the dinner.
7. class of 1975 looking very formal at
their 30th.
8. Principal ron Mintz with his wife
ricki, listening to former Principal stan
Pearl ’s ‘bon mots’.
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school for brian Dore, who passed away since Anderson, albeit with grey highlights. Best mus-
attending our 20th reunion. There was a toast to tache was a tie between Andrew Alberti and Chris
“absent friends.” There were hugs, kisses, trips Shaw. The award for Intellectual-turned-Farmer
down memory lane and instantly deep conversa- goes to Meg Wheatstone, whose 2,000-acre sheep
tions about life and love and Internet websites. ranch in New Zealand makes Nomi Morris’ 75-
The evening peaked with a screening of “This is acre citrus ranch in southern California look like
UTS,” a 20-minute “mockumentary” filmed by the Robert Street field.
Ted barnett and Rick Marin at the 2000 reunion. Several of us remarked on the humble and
Surely the neighbors could hear us howl with authentic tones of conversation and how close we
laughter as Rick asked Jed Maitland-Carter how felt even to those classmates who were not our
he lost his virginity and grilled a young 2000 UTS closest friends while at school. Barely had the ste-
student on what the class of 1980 meant to her. reo been turned off when talk turned to our 30th
“I’ve really got to get to class,” she replied reunion, which coincides with the school’s 100th
suspiciously. birthday bash. We hope for an even bigger turn-
A few awards are in order: the prize for keep- out in 2010. See you then!
ing the same hair style for 25 years goes to Dante 1980 Reunion Committee
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Alumni Annual Dinner 2005
2
1
4
3
5 1. Jill copeland ’85 and chris alexander ’85, for-
mer school captain.
2. Year rep andrew alberti ’80 with Pamela Paul
’80 and Margaret Wheatstone ’80 at their 25th.
3. ian Brodie ’85, newly-appointed chief of staff
to Prime Minister harper with his wife, Vida and
baby and carson schutze ’85.
4. clare crowston ’85 catching up with
Kerstin lack ‘85.
5. class of 1985 at their 20th.
8t5s have successful get-together! of memorabilia was on offer. The theme was
“Groove to the sounds of the 80s, relive your big
“A good sampling of the Class of 8T5 got
hair days (you know who you are) and catch up
together for the annual dinner at the school to
with old pals,” and by all accounts it was a hit!
celebrate their 20th anniversary. The next night a
Thanks to everyone who came out, and to Grant
strong turnout of alumni reconvened in a private
Lum, Anne Fleming and isis Caulder for
room at Brassaii, a hip new downtown Toronto
organizing the festivities!”
bistro. French bistro fare was served and loads
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8
7
10
9
7. Maureen heffer ’80 and Kate Moore
11 ’80 exchanging thoughts.
8. Karyn sullivan, Daniel horner, ari
lesk and Megan ferrier, all 1995 grads,
celebrating their 10th.
9. Diane Drappel ’95 and tara
Weinstein ’95 are all smiles.
10. sanjeez luthra ’95 with guest
Jasmine shiku, Megan Wong ’95 and
Wen chan ’95.
11. class of 1995 - the youngest class
celebrating a ‘milestone’ 10th
anniversary.
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Remembrance Day 2005
J
ohn Fox ’43 was the guest speaker at this year’s Remembrance Day service at the
school. He remembered that after hearing the then Colonel Denis Whitaker ’38,
who had been invited to speak to the students by Headmaster Lewis, relate his tragic
experience at Dieppe, how scared he and three classmates were several months later
when they went to the recruiting office on Bay Street to enlist.
He chuckled when recalling that two of the four were rejected by the Air Force
because they were colour blind; so they then decided to join the artillery branch of the
Army.
Over 25 alumni veterans were in attendance and were feted afterwards at a luncheon
reception in the Library.
1. guest speaker John fox ‘43 2. William livingston ’40 chatting with Drummond grieve ‘38. 3. ed Jull ’31, a
regular attendee, with the loquacious richard Boxer ’36. 4. Don teskey ’43 and clare Morrison ’44 relaxing
at the reception. 5. Veterans listening attentively in the auditorium, [l-r] Don Kerr ’39, Peter hertzberg ’39,
Jim smythe ’41 , Jim sebert ’40, lorne innes ’43 and Bill livingston ’40. 1
2 3 4
5
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Alumni News
west end charities. Bill says noted author, Nantucket last August.
oUr AlUmni continue to lead Jack Batten ’51, stimulated his early
extremely interesting lives and be interest in jazz. peter Willet ’78, professor of Information
recognized for their outstanding and Computer Systems at U. Conn., is co–
achievements. David Brillinger ’55 has been elected chairing the 9th. International Conference
a Foreign member of the Norwegian on Information Fusion, to discuss advances
Bruce hutchison ’27 who turned 98 Academy of Science and Letters. and applications for fusion technologies, in
last September had a wish – as a former Florence, Italy, July 2006.
Toronto Argonaut from 1927 to 1931, ‘he tom sanderson ’55, president of UTSAA,
wanted to kick the ball one more time’. A recently returned from a month in Moscow
veteran’s organization at Toronto’s famous
Sunnybrook Hospital, in honour of the Year
of the Veteran, got in touch with the team
as a volunteer advisor under the Canadian
Executive Service Organization [CESO]
program, sponsored by the Canadian
In Memoriam
and one of the players with two cheerlead- government. Condolences are extended to
ers arrived one day. Before an assembled
group at the annual staff picnic on hand peter godsoe ’56, former Chair and the families of these alumni
to cheer, Bruce, with the support of his President, Scotiabank, recently received the who passed away recently.
son, mike ’54, on one side and linebacker, 2005 Ivey Business Leader Award [UWO].
Chuck Winters, on the other side, stood and f. coulter Deacon ’28 september 17, 2005
gave the ball a firm boot. His parting words reverend neill mcrae ’60 is living and ewart P. reid ’28 June 15, 2005
to the Toronto Star reporter were,”Now, doing ministry work in Agassiz and
don’t make too much of this”, he said with Rosedal, BC. thomas f.c. cole ’34 January 17, 2006
a smile. Next day, his picture with the article eric J. Muir ’35 January 29, 2006
appeared prominently on the front page of garth turner ’68 was elected as
the sports section! Conservative MP for a Mississauga riding. frederick c. frewer ’36 March 18, 2005
arthur r. Boddington ’36 December 16, 2005
Dr. paul roberts ’41 returned to Quito, matthew Dryer ’68 is a professor of linguis-
Ecuador, last October to celebrate the 50th tics at the University of Buffalo and is one of John a. funston ’36 october 27, 2005
Anniversary of the hospital that he founded the editors of the World Atlas of Language
alexander e. stone ’39 august 2005
in 1955.It is one of the finest hospitals in Structures, Oxford Press [2005], a linguistic
the country and is involved in teaching stu- atlas. John a. livingston ’40 January 17, 2006
dents, graduates and nurses. Paul was given
W. harris hill ’40 april 19, 2005
full Ecuadorian citizenship in 2002 and is Daniel vickers ’71 replied with an interest-
currently Honourary Consul for Ecuador ing anecdote about the 1969 UTS Football graham h. tucker ’43 september 6, 2005
here in Toronto. He is chair of a group sup- Statistics book which magically turned up
John J. cowan ’44 December 4, 2005
plying Ecuador with hospital equipment. at the Alumni office just before Christmas.
It seems that Daniel, who had a 99 per- James e. guillet ’44 september 23, 2005
paul laughton ’41 reports that he and centile interest on a ‘quantitative’ interest
John a. M. emerson ’46 october 14, 2005
his wife now reside in Stillwater Creek test conducted by Eddie Collins, and Keith
Retirement Community [Ottawa]. He wel- Porter volunteered to be statisticians for Denis W. case ’46 January 20, 2006
comes visits from his local alumni friends the team coached by Don Fawcett and
Donald h. creighton ’48 february 24, 2005
Norm West. They learned all the plays, went
peter hunter ’49 has been appointed to all the games, dashed up and down V. Jack Butler ’49 June 20, 2005
Colonel Commandant of the Royal the sidelines recording and turned out
r. alan short ’49 July 3, 2005
Canadian Armoured Corps for a three year extremely detailed stats after every game.
term. In this capacity, he will be respon- Daniel says that “he doubts they were of James B. Medlock ’52 october 30, 2005
sible for advising the army commander on any use, but their entertainment value was
matters affecting the Corps. Peter was for- huge!” These stats would have made the gordon h. sheppard ’54 february 19, 2006
merly Honourary Colonel of the Governor computer extremely proud! Daniel is a pro- William n. Palm ’57 february 2005
General’s Horse Guards. fessor, Department of History, University of
California – San Diego in La Jolla. William f. hatton ’60 December 10, 2005
Bill Wilson ’51 is in his 12th year producing Philip J.B. heath ’73 september 1, 2005
jazz concerts in Etobicoke, featuring pro- geoff clayton, rick spence, Bill Wilkins
fessional musicians playing ‘middle of the and John Bertram – all ’73-5y celebrated Usha Kanakaratnam ’86 July 21, 2005
road’ music. All net proceeds support nine their 50th birthdays with a short trip to lee gallant, staff [1969-1988] september 1, 2005
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Alumni News
elizabeth mccusker ’79 arrived in
A TrAilblAzer PASSeS
Auckland, New Zealand, in September ’05 Usha Kanakaratnam, UTS 1986
on a two-year opportunity and overlooks
the Hauraki Gulf, opposite the dormant A young Tamil girl, who immigrated to tional films through her attendance at
volcano Rangitoto. She is looking forward Canada with her parents from England in the Toronto Film Festival, a practice she
to driving on the other side of the road. 1973 at the age of four, died from breast continued religiously even when she
cancer on July 21, 2005 at the age of 36. was ill.
peeter reichman ’79 married Michele She was a ‘trail blazer’ in almost Usha was called to the bar in 1996,
Steadman in February, 2005 and they have everything she set out to accomplish in having graduated from Uof T’s Trinity
a son, Jaak Peeter Mark. He lives in Whitby, her short lifetime. At the young age of College with a BA in history, followed
ON, with Michele’s two daughters. five, she salvaged some books from a by the law degree. Despite being diag-
trash bin near her home in Crescent Town, nosed with cancer in 1998, she contin-
carolyn ellis ’80 is well-entrenched in a multicultural apartment complex in the ued to be very active, not only with her
a new career in Integrative Coaching as east end of Toronto, where her father, a real estate responsibilities at Rogers
Master Integrative Coach and Teleclass civil engineer, and his wife and 3 children Communications, but in weekend soccer
Leader. She was recently quoted in settled. So began her lifelong love of games and trips to Venezuela, Mexico
Maclean’s about ‘coaching divorced singles books which she often gifted to her fam- and England.
in preparation for new relationships’. ily and friends with very personal notes She continued to rescue good
about the literary content of the gift. books from yard sales and library discard
ian Brodie ’85 has become Chief of Staff for At UTS from Grade 7 on, she blos- tables, and just before her passing, she
Prime Minister Harper, after being Assistant somed intellectually as one of the first teamed up with a friend to win one of
to the Chief of Staff for Mr. Harper in 2003. Tamil girls enrolled here, and her liter- the first place prizes in the Globe & Mail’s
He served as a professor in the political sci- ary interests were an integral part of annual literary quiz.
ence department at University of Western her strong academic performance. [She Usha was a truly outstanding person
Ontario from 1997 to 2003 and authored received the Maurice Cody Scholarship who UTS was proud to have as an alumna.
Friends of the Court in 2002. He and his wife, for grade 12 History in 1985]. As a 15-
Vida, have a daughter born a year ago. year-old student in downtown Toronto, Information from “Lives Lived”, appearing
she developed an appetite for interna- in the Globe & Mail, January 26, 2006
David Auster ’86 is Associate General
Manager for 101 Productions in NYC, where
is he part of a group that oversees several Peloponnesian War”...to all UTSers as they Hospital and is also a clinical professor in
Broadway productions [Spamalot, The charge into competition with Toronto area the Department of Pediatrics at UBC.
Woman in White and The History Boys]. He schools.
also teaches a graduate theatre program at Adam chapnick ’94 reports that he has
Columbia University hilary Davidson ’90 has published her 13th just published [UBC Press] another book,
book, Frommer’s New York City Day By Day, The Middle Power Project: Canada and the
Asheesh Advani ’90 and his company, the first in a new series of full-colour travel Founding of the UN. Adam was the editor
CircleLending, was the subject of a Harvard guides being launched this year. Her first and driving force behind the very successful
Business School case recently and were book, Frommer’s Toronto, was published in book, Through Our Eyes: The Alumni History
also profiled in the Wall Street Journal. The its seventh edition last December. of UTS – 1960 to 2000.
Boston Business Journal selected him as one
of Boston’s “Top 40 Under 40”. He and his lennox huang ’90 is a pediatric intensivist penny howard ’95 reports that she is mar-
wife, Helen, live in a Boston suburb and are at Hamilton’s McMaster Hospital. He and ried to Josh and is a PhD student , studying
parents of twin boys born on Christmas his wife, Krishna Anchala, recently returned in Aberdeen, Scotland, after five years at
Eve, 2004. from a trip to the Buddhist Kingdom of Dalhousie doing marine biology and work-
Bhutan, a country half the size of Indiana, ing in the USA for five years. Two years ago,
stephen Bay ’90, an engineer currently northeast of India in the Himalayas. www. she traveled around Cape Horn with her
living in California, will have a book, Los huangchala.com/Bhutan. parents – ‘a pretty scary adventure’.
Angeles: A Photographic Portrait published
by Twin Light Publications later this year. geoffrey hung ’93 and his wife, Deborah margaret lyszkiewicz ’95 is working as
Boulton, relocated to Richmond, BC, last a consultant / trainer / programmer at
Winsome Brown ’90 sends greetings summer following the birth of their first GIS Software Company, about 100 miles
from NYC, where she lives with husband, son, Alexander Gabriel. Geoffrey has been east of Los Angeles. In addition to being a
Claude Arpels, and young daughter, Maud. appointed staff physician in the Division partner in an Internet database-driven sys-
She says, “Themistocles, Thermopylae, the of Emergency Medicine at BC’s Children tems company, she actively participates in
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mAn oF mAny FAceTS
Gordon Sheppard ’54, 1937-2006 [Ireland] in 2004. In August 2005, he mar-
ried Kate whom he met at UCC playing
Gordon spent most of his career in and means and his brilliant mind broke down roller hockey. He expects to return to
around the Canadian film business in many barriers, so necessary to be a suc- Ontario in 2006 after finishing his residency
Montreal and Toronto as a filmmaker, cessful and award-winning producer. He in Family Medicine in St. John’s, NL.
author and photographer. In 2003, he was comfortable and respected in both
wrote HA!, a fascinating 870-page book language milieu in Montreal. Amanda ross ’96, the Clinical Outreach
about the suicide of his close friend, His film credits included a number Services Librarian at the Bracken Health
Hubert Aquin, a distinguished Quebec of CBC productions, one being The Most, Sciences Library, Queen’s University,
writer, luminary and separatist. He was a 1962 portrait of Hugh Hefner. At the married Michael White, Gardiner, Maine, on
quite obsessed with Aquin’s suicide and young age of 26, Gordon was appointed October 15, 2005.
wrote two books, one in French, Signe special assistant to the culture minister
Hubert Aquin in 1985, followed by Ha! in in the federal government, and in 1966 class of 1999 had an impromptu and well-
the last years of his life. The book was a wrote a four-volume Special Report on the attended 6th year reunion at the Red Room
cathartic exercise for Sheppard and was Culture Policy and Activities of the Govern- in Toronto over the Christmas holidays.
the result of many family interviews over ment of Canada. In the 1970s , he returned There was lots of news about marriages,
many years. It focuses on the last few to Toronto working for the Telegram as upcoming nuptials and a number of class-
weeks of Aquin’s life and is replete with an arts columnist and wrote a children’s mates starting law school and beginning
illustrations, maps, photos, paintings and book, The Man Who Gave Himself Away. their medicine residency. A number in
excerpts from Aquin’s novels. He won five Canadian film awards, and attendance were from out-of-town.
Although born in Montreal, he grew produced and directed Eliza’s Horoscope, a
up in Toronto, where his father was presi- surreal film which gave Tommy Lee Jones Albert tang ’99 was recently assigned to the
dent of IBM Canada. He attended Whitney his first starring film role. Disembarkation and Roving Team at Canada
P.S. and entered UTS in Grade 9. Horses Gordon’s diversity in the arts had no Border Services Agency – Immigration
were his passion which he loved to ride at bounds, as illustrated by his collabora- Division, Toronto Pearson Airport.
his parent’s farm. He received outstanding tion with another Quebec folk hero, poet,
grades in English and History which he journalist and Quebec cabinet minister, Kimberley mak ’01 is in her first year at
carried to Uof T, graduating with a BA in Gerald Godin, on an 1992 exhibition Harvard Medical School, having graduated
PoliSci and Economics, before taking his combining his photographs and Godin’s with a BA summa cum laude in Biochemical
masters in History at Oxford poetry, and similarly, with Marie-Claire Sciences from Harvard College in June 2005.
As a student at UTS from 1949 to Sequin on her 1990 CD.
1954, Gordon played football and had Gordon asked Jim to paint his liang hong ’02 is going to work for JP
one of the lead roles as Pooh Bah in The portrait a year before he died. “He was Morgan Proprietary Trading in Toyko,
Mikado, the annual school drama pro- thrilled with it, and so was I, to say noth- beginning this summer. He will receive his
duction. His fellow lead, Jim macDougall ing of relieved, because Gordon was a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Computer
’54 as Katisha, lost contact with Gordon fierce and knowledgeable critic and an Science from MIT and Management from
until the class’ 50th anniversary in June outstanding multi-talented artist.” Sloan this spring.
2004, shortly after the publication of Ha! Gordon died in Montreal of prostate
As Jim noted, it gave me an opportunity cancer which he valiantly fought for nine christopher Kim ’02 will graduate with
of entering into a “mutually enriching, years. He adored his widow, Marguerite HBA from the Ivey School of Business
honest and intensely stimulating cre- Corriveau, a former CFCF broadcaster, [UWO] this June and be employed by
ative friendship with Gordon [that] has and their daughter, Africa. His final Goldman, Sachs in their Investment
been one of my greatest privileges. I thoughts relayed to Jim were, “Death is Banking division in Los Angeles.
have learned belatedly the lesson that OK. I’d just like to come back and tell you
as a young person I casually overlooked all about it.” simon frank ’02 and mila smithers ’02
the abilities, qualities and depth of this are both in their first year of medical school
unique man.” Written by Don Borthwick ’54 and Jim at UWO, after completing their undergrad
You always knew Gordon was MacDougall ’54, with research from the studies at UofT in 2005 – Simon in Genetics
around. He was not a shy person by any National Post and Toronto Star articles. and Mila in Life Sciences, Women’s Studies
and French. They plan to do research this
summer in London – Mila in improving the
archery competitions across North America rashaad Bhyat ’95 studied biology at continuity of care of breast cancer patients
and hopes to compete on the 2008 McMaster and then received his medi- and Simon will investigate the proper
Canadian Olympic team in Beijing. cal degree from University College Cork installation of artificial elements in patients.
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Office of Development and Alumni Affairs
being busy means We Are connecting!
W
hile the past fall and winter months are so that we can fulfill the many requests from
traditionally our busiest time, this year year reps for up-to-date listings of their class.This
seems to be even more hectic! In a directory also helps you find other alumni more
way, this is good news because it reflects that what easily and lets your year rep bulletin you as neces-
is occurring is substantially more alumni commu- sary. There are over 1300 members listed by year
nications and a deeper level of involvement with in the directory.
your association and the school. Finally, your association will actively partici-
The 2005 Annual Dinner was again the fea- pate along with all the other UTS constituencies
ture event of the past six months, with strong in beginning to plan for our centennial in 2010,
attendance by many of the special anniversary just 3½ years away! If you are interested in help-
years. Accolades were extended to the Class of ing to make this an outstanding celebration in the
1945, who presented Principal Mintz with a UTS tradition, please let us know.
Don Borthwick ’54
Utsaa executive cheque for $115,000 in pledges for their Class our Annual fund
Director of 1945 Bursary Endowment, in celebration of
In closing, I wish to applaud the many donors who
their special effort to honour their 60th year of
have lent their financial support to our Annual
graduation. Thanks to Rob Duncan ’95, Dinner
Fund campaigns over the last 18 months. The
Committee Chair, for an excellent job!
2004 campaign gifted $100,000 in direct bursary
The Class of 2005 graduation dinner, the on-
funds and nearly another $80,000 in endowed
going attendance by our alumni veterans at the
bursary funds by the Classes of 1945 and 1954.
very moving Remembrance Day service and the
The current 2005 campaign has achieved
13 teams participating in a round-robin Basketball
70% of its goal by early this year; however, your
3-on-3 Tournament at the end of January rounded
support is still needed. In each of the last two cam-
out this busy period of activity.
paigns, around 650 donations have been received
Upcoming Alumni events from an ‘active’ alumni listing of nearly 4000.
A number of events are coming up in the next few Here is a little perspective which may assist
months. The second annual Ottawa Reception your decision. For the 2005-06 school year,
“...tuition has for eastern Ontario alumni, organized by Tim $741,000 in bursaries was awarded to 116 student
Wardrop ’74 and his committee, is scheduled for families to help with the $12,057 tuition fee. This
increased 50% was funded by the Preserving the Opportunity
Wednesday, May 31st at the Rideau Club at 5 p.m.
and the A new Theatre Night event is planned for endowment campaign [1994-98] and the ‘topping
bursary payout Tuesday, June 6th at a new theatre in Toronto’s up’ gift from our 2004 Annual Fund. Compare
Distillery district. A UTS alumnus, ben Carlson, this with five years ago – there were 84 bursaries
has doubled.”
is starring in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of totaling $374,000 and tuition was $7933. In sum-
Being Earnest. We encourage, in particular, our mary, tuition has increased 50% and the bursary
younger alumni to attend. payout has doubled. These higher financial levels
Finally, for the more athletically-challenged reflect the ever-increasing costs of education and
alumni, there are the Alumni vs. the School team expanded Ministry demands.
hockey game at Varsity Arena on April 1st and the It’s not too late to contribute to the 2005 cam-
12th annual golf tournament on June 20th at St. paign! No gift is too small. A donor participation
Andrews Valley. level of 20%, or 800+ donors, is this year’s target to
achieve our goal. Your support can make a signifi-
email cant difference for the future of many students.
Email is increasingly becoming a more efficient
way of communicating with you. It would be truly
appreciated if you could keep our office informed
(www.uts.utoronto.ca/alumni) of your whereabouts
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Annual 3-0n-3 Bastketball Tournament
Bart Egnal –
three-time winner!
T
his year’s UTS alumni 3-on-3 basketball
tournament offered excellent competi-
tion and the opportunity to catch up and
share a laugh with old friends. There was a great
turnout – over 50 players came out to vie for the
coveted UTS alumni championship.
1
Team play in the Competitive division was
very fierce. With two perennial contenders, Jeff
Jaskolka’s ’93 and Nick Teshima’s ’93 teams hold-
ing out for more money, the 2006 competition was
wide open. The early money was on three teams
from the late 90’s – each led by a former UTS star:
brock bourgase ’99, Joe Crampton ’98 and bart
egnal ’97. After tough divisional play, Joe’s and
Bart’s teams met once again in the final. Congrats
to Bart’s team for their thrilling 11-9 victory.
Special kudos go to Luke Martin ’05 and
Darnell Leader ’04 who filled in at the last sec-
ond to form a nucleus of a team (with ringer
James barr ’91) that made it all the way to the 2
semis before succumbing to Bart’s team. 3 1. tournament
The Recreational division also offered champions: Bart egnal
an entertaining competition. Congrats to ’97, [second from left]
the UTS team of Junior Boys who were and three guests, Matt
victorious in the final over the always dan- Dodz, Dave nagler
[former Uts coach] and
gerous veteran team of bill Wilkins ’73. shimon Morris.
Also congrats to Peter Love ’69 for putting
2. two ‘vintage’ teams
a very competitive team together from his competing in the
class. Ana Shapiro’s ’93 team is also to be recreational division,
congratulated for putting up a good fight. [l-r] Peter love ’69,
Special mention goes to the teacher’s team guest Bob Puffer, Dave
4 Baker ’69, Bill Wilkins
who showed a lot of pluck and almost made it
’73, Brian Blachford ’73,
to the Recreational final. roger Martin ’73 and nicol
A final thank you to Roger Martin ’73 who Macnicol ’73.
passed the torch this year as tournament orga- 3. recreational Division
nizer. It allowed him time to lend his considerable champions – all members of
skills to Wilkin’s team. the Junior team, [l-r], simon
Thanks to all the alumni who came out to chen M4, noam Bierstone
M4, andrew chan M4 ,
make this year’s tournament a grand success. Jonathan farine M4.
See you on the hardwood in ’07!
4. ana shapiro ’93, chris
Ana Shapiro ’93 and Dan Guttman ’91, hayward, class ’91, guest
Tournament Committee Mark sylvain and Karyn
sullivan ’95.
uts alumni association magazine | spring 2006 23
Upcoming UTS Events Year Reps
1936 John Maynard (416) 969-8902 1977 David McCarthy (416) 869-5627
Mark Your
Ian Stock (416) 932-1976
1937 George Kelk (416) 488-9493
1978 Penny Harbin (416) 691-9793
1938 Jack Murton (416) 421-4390
1979 Andrew Hainsworth (416) 968-0528
1939 Harold Copeland (519) 821-4781
Calendars!
1980 Andrew Alberti (416) 696-9251
1940 James Sebert (416) 231-9018
1981 John Chew (416) 876-7675
1941 Ralph Peck (416) 510-8163
Laura Money (416) 967-9876
1942 John Mills (416) 690-2540
1982 Peter Czegledy (416) 920-1899
monDAy, mAy 8–sAtUrDAy, mAy 13 1943 Donald Hubbs (519) 829-3990
1983 Andrew Tremayne (613) 761-1878
Arts and Music Week 1944 Derek Bate
1945 John Hamilton
(416) 481-1532
(416) 255-0056
1984 Sharon Lavine (416) 413-1423
Art: Uts gym – Daily 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; music: Auditorium – John Wilkinson (416) 703-2275 1985 Isis Caulder (416) 516-6390
7:30 p.m., friday and saturday. contact: jkay@uts.utoronto.ca 1986 David Weiss (416) 469-5777
1946 Joseph McArthur (416) 233-7057
or jwilliamson@uts.utoronto.ca
1987 Jill Presser (416) 530-1827
1947 Richard Grout (416) 231-9746
thUrsDAy, mAy 4–sUnDAy, mAy 7 1988 David Hogg (212) 992-8781
1948 John Bowden (416) 225-7539
Mark Opashinov (416) 865-7873
Classics Conference 1949 Don Avery
1950 Don Fawcett
(705) 436-3877
(416) 781-0802
1989 Lesleigh Cushing
Eric Petersiel
(315) 824-2011
(416) 651-1229
Brock University. contact: edisante@uts.utoronto.ca
1951 Jim Wilkinson (905) 459-3093 1990 Catherine Landolt (416) 485-2922
1952 Jack McOuat (416) 440-0738 1991 Aaron Dantowitz (416) 532-6435
WeDnesDAy, mAy 31
Alumni Ottawa Reception 1953 Douglas Wilson (780) 436-1194 1992 Oliver Jerschow (416) 691-5725
1954 Gary Canlett (416) 777-1252 1993 Roberta Ayles (519) 337-6527
rideau club – 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. contact: tim Wardrop ’74, Baldwin Hum (604) 737-9051
1955 Newman Wallis (905) 642-7429 Elizabeth Nee (416) 449-2093
tim_wardrop@scotiacapital.com
1956 Peter Brieger (416) 591-7100 1994 Jennifer Suess (416) 654-2391
tUesDAy, mAy 30 1957 Steve Otto (416) 964-6839 1995 Shaun Cordes
UTSAA Annual 1958 Peter Boake (705) 434-0084 Robin Rix
1996 Pierre Duez
(416) 447-6340
(416) 483-7924
General Meeting
1959 Tibor Szandtner (416) 487-3152
Amanda Martyn (416) 652-0335
1960 Paul Wilson (416) 231-3822
1997 Nersi Makki (905) 882-5965
Uts library – 6:00 p.m. contact: alumni@uts.utoronto.ca 1961 Doug Adamson (416) 487-2888 Jan Schotte (416) 967-1599
1962 Robert Killey (416) 494-8388 Christopher Tait (416) 425-4894
tUesDAy, JUne 6 1998 Pauline Hwang (416) 730-0746
1963 Fraser Wilson (416) 926-0351
NEW! Theatre Night 1964 Paul Fisher (416) 413-0579
Brian Li
Adrienne Wong
(905) 881-5683
(905) 731-3760
(in the Distillery District) 1965 Peter Wilkie
1966 Ronald Hershfield
(416) 423-8885
(416) 483-2728
1999 Aileen Daley
Jennifer Fang
(519) 636-5900
(905) 883-9107
The Importance of Being Earnest. reception at 7:00 p.m., curtain Andrea Lee (519) 435-0413
at 8:00 p.m. contacts: David Weiss ’86, tiberiusdw@hotmail.com 1967 Cubby Coatsworth (416) 461-6193
2000 Wendy Leung (416) 658-4500
or alumni@uts.utoronto.ca, (416) 978-3919. 1968 Wayne Maddever (905) 681-8387 Adrienne Liang (416) 222-7356
1969 David Bell (905) 823-8479 Janice Wong (416) 733-9664
tUesDAy, JUne 20 Jamie Coatsworth (416) 486-0825 2001 Diana Chisholm (416) 488-0274
Alumni Golf Tournament 1970 David Quick
1971 Peter Neilson
(905) 951-9247
(416) 233-9206
Richard Kil
David W. Loach
(416) 351-7635
(416) 482-1768
st. Andrews valley golf club: 11:30–1:30 tee-offs. 2002 Sidney Chiu (416) 299-6295
contact: peter.frost@nbpcd.com, (416) 358-4856. 1972 George Crawford (416) 424-1250 Howard Choi (416) 738-4302
Noah Shopsowitz (416) 785-1135 Allison MacDonald (416) 538-3868
thUrsDAy, octoBer 26 1973-4Y Jeff Boxer (416) 975-9785 2003 Jonathan Lung (416) 510-6999
Alumni Dinner
Emily Ross (416) 233-2249
1973-5Y Ian Graham (905) 336-0163
2004 Nina Coutinho (905) 337-3264
1974 Tim Turnbull (905) 844-9652
Uts – 5:30 p.m. reception, 7:00 p.m. Dinner. special Anniversary Esther Lexchin (416) 964-7186
year celebrations: 1946, 1956, 1966, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1996. 1975 Jeff Ball (416) 486-6328
2005 Anthony Chiu (416) 624-0822
contact: alumni@uts.utoronto.ca. 1976 Gavin Pitchford (416) 690-7245 Jacqueline Woo (613) 540-4782
