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A word from our outgoing headmasters.

A word from our incoming headmasters.

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Bonjour mes amis:

To the fantastic students of RSGC,

There is no doubt that missing someone or something is difficult. The emotions run
high, never remain consistent but at the core there is always the feeling that something
just isn't quite right. I am having a great time in Montreal and at Selwyn House but I do
miss RSGC dearly. Selwyn House is a great school and as I promised you all it is slowly
becoming a little more Georgian each and every day.

I am honoured to be able to write a brief message one final time for the RSGC yearbook.
I have watched this publication evolve over many years and our entire community must
be so grateful (I remain in total awe) for the effort and commitment of Ms. Emma Roche.
How does she mange to accomplish all she does? Mr. Tom Stevens continues to make
his presence felt and his gift of photography is responsible for memories that remain
forever. Emma and Tom, I will treasure this yearbook like none other.

For the graduating class, I wasn't around (although I was certainly there in spirit) for your
final two terms of your high school careers and I have missed you terribly. As I look
through the pages, trust me, I will remember the great times we had together. That is the
magic of the RSGC year book. To the class of '09, remember you have accomplished so
much and I am proud to have been your Headmaster.

RSGC has such a promising future. Under the able and impressive leadership of Mr.
Steve Griffin new directions will be attained but I remain confident the core values
(manners will always maketh men), the true vision, and the world of Georgians will
remain. As many of you know. I believe this is what makes the greatest difference. I
will never waver in this conviction.

Read on everyone. Enjoy the memories and of course if you are ever in Montreal...
Merci et a bientot.

One of the great joys of life is gaining new and different experiences. The yearbook staff
has done its best to capture your experience of 2008-09 as a permanent record. I think
you'll agree that this year's yearbook is a testament to the diverse set of experiences that
are available to you as a student at RSGC. Your job is to attach your memories to the
pages, so that years from now, you will be able to recall the deep friendships with fellow
students and connections with staff that you made.

For those of you in the class of 2009, your past year has been one of transition from high
school to the world beyond RSGC. In troubled times, more than in any other, people
look to the youth of today to set the direction of tomorrow. I believe that Georgians are
well-positioned to effect positive change in the world, and I look forward to having you
come back to RSGC to share your successes.

This has been quite a year of transition for me as well. I've had some opportunity to
meet some students, and they've been helpful in letting me know what being Georgian
is about. By sneaking into your Carol service, sitting in on classes and chapel, going to
your Alumni road hockey tournament and your Mother-Son golf tournament, and drop-
ping in on the class of 2010 in BC, I've gained valuable insight into what makes RSGC a
great, strong community.

Thanks to all of you who have made me feel welcome during this time of transition.
For those of you who are returning, I look forward to getting to know you better, as we
transition into a new phase of RSGC. and gain new and different experiences together.
For those who are departing, there's something about this place that makes me sure that
you'll keep in touch!

All the best.

Hal Hannaford
Headmaster "96-'08

Steven Griffin
Headmaster Desk

Your yearbook staff.

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Plane Crusade

by Cooper Glueck

I have found little that is "good" about human beings on the whole. In

my experience most of them are trash, no matter whether they publicly

subscribe to this or that ethical doctrine or to none at all. That is

something that you cannot say aloud, or perhaps even think.

- FREUD

As Jackie settled I glanced at the in-flight movie, a shaky
rendition of 'Casanova', losing much of its grace with the assuredly
bootleg copy of the film and shoddy projector. Jackie didn't seem
bothered by it.

"The original was one of the first non-pornos I ever watched.
The guy working movie night ordered the wrong film canister by
accident, apparently he wanted to watch something a little less
subtle." He waited for me to make some sympathetic or witty
remark but I decided not to feed him and he eventually started up
again. "It confused me. I didn't understand why they were walking
and talking. Visiting people and places. I thought movies were
supposed to be a two person show."

"You should spend more time with Anna. You could have a
series done."

"I'm sure you're more than willing to do my time with her while
you prod her about your psychological savior."

I was ready to retort but decided instead to look through the
safety pamphlet so courteously provided. The images portrayed of
that perfect society. Everyone was patient and graceful, calm as
Hindu cows as the plane dive-bombed from the sky, completely
reflecting the opposite of our destination. New York. The bottom
corner prominently displayed a logo for Troy Imagery. Quaint,
I thought, pushing it back into the seat ahead and turning to the
complimentary meal placed in front of me next to my coffee.

"Enjoy your meal," the stewardess said promptly, without any
real emotional attachment. It was clear she'd handed out hundreds
of the plastic trays with the single serving fruit cup and barely
passable main course. Try as I might, I couldn't decipher what

meat was in the faux-porcelain plate. Deciding to skip it, I headed
straight for the fruit cup and bread roll while Ivan Mozzhukhin
pranced around on screen.

"So what's your diagnosis on that one, Freud?" he asked,
turning his head to glance at the stewardess moving down the aisle.

"Well Gilligan, aside from the Oedipal complex and clear
paranoia I'd put money on her being mal-adjusted, probably from a
parental defect." In truth, I saw a little of myself in this woman and
the way she had to walk and serve. We were both serving our own
time, my prison just happened to be on the ground.

I felt far more cramped in this economy class chair than I
had ever felt in my life. "Gardonne sure knows how to treat his
associates," I grumbled to Jackie, his immense build struggling to
find a comfortable position between the immovable armrests.

"We'd be walking if it were your dime paving the way. So far
as I see it, this is almost a vacation. Even you've been on a vacation
at some point in your life."

Jackie's words made me stop. What vacationing had I done?
My family would make annual trips to Niagara Falls, which always
turned into a science field trip more than anything else, while my
mother and sisters ran to the nearest mall. No other memories really
stood out in that field. There were a few parental-required trips to
the beach, but those were few and far between, and never really
amused my father or I. Perhaps my Gardonne-prescribed paranoia
was due to a lack of vacationing. I almost laughed.

Jackie, having just about broken the armrest free from the chair,
had turned back to the movie, silently mouthing it word for word,

almost. I saw the stewardess move down the aisle again, her eye
casually scrolling the filled seats and lingering a second too long o
Jackie's soundless lips before darting to the other side of the aisle

I continued to watch her and respectfully said, "Excuse mi
is there some sort of provision so I might get some rest on thi
flight?" The stewardess looked down at me, almost shocked to se
me interrupt her routine drive-through. She gave me the obligator
smile and responded with an "Of course miss. Anything else I ca
do for you?" I shook my head and turned my head to the window.

She returned about 25 minutes later with two small plastic cup
and no hustle holding a small tablet of Gravol and a mouthful oi
water, placing both on the fold out table in front of me. I gave m_\
best smile and returned to the window after quickly downing the
drug. The sun shone just above the clouds, giving them a beautiful
magenta tinge with grey acquiescence below. My mind began to
wander, who could this Italian circus character be? Where did he
fit?

As a child groomed to be ethical and scientific, my father had
relayed time and time again, everything happens for a reason, the
key was figuring out why. I applied the same to the case. This was
when things slowed down. Why kill Konzak? He was arrogant and
some would say undeserving of his life, but did that sentence him
to death? I could feel my Gravol kicking in, making the world less
real and threatening. I rolled over into the increasingly comfortable
headrest to get some rest before we arrived.

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When We Were Young
by David Perl

Before the age of every kid owning an Xbox, PlayStation or some
sort of other electrical device that seems to drive them, there existed
real toys. Sure hack in the early nineties these videogames existed,
but thev were expensive, only one or two of my friends owned one
and above all else parents were usually reluctant to buy these plastic
boxes full of computer chips and wires, claiming that they'll rot your
brains out or turn your eyes square.

I So back in the nineties I stuck with good old toys that forced
me to use my imagination. There were all sorts of toys based on my
favourite cartoons and movies including G.I. Joe's, Power Rang-
er'.. Transformers, hell I even think Ninja Turtles were still kicking
around. I had a small bin though, full of my all time favourite toy of
11 toys. Lego. It stood out from all the action figures and racing cars

brother and I were forced to share because it was so different and
Be innovative. Every time I opened that little square bin there was a
i rent story I could create and a new adventure waiting for the little

.tic men with yellow heads, painted with the standard two black
;s and a simple smile.

My brother, John-Elliot and I are separated in age by five agoniz-
, years, which meant that we had to share everything and as if that
I enough, he was always the boss. When it came to Lego though,
tings were a little different. My brother and I would collaborate ideas
work together to build fortified bases to fend off the evil knights
■J spacemen armed with lasers. Although we were restricted to this
ill clear, plastic bin containing no more than a thousand pieces,
,d sometimes we broke out in brother-to-brother conflicts that re-
in smashed creations or a tear streaked face, Lego seemed like
: only toy that brought us together. This obsession changed after a
iple knock on the door came just over a year later.

I was sitting on the basement carpet, my bin of Lego to the right
urned upside down and completely empty. All the multicoloured
bricks lay in a mound in front of me. The carpet was my canvas and
the bricks were my paint and I was the artist studying my workspace,
waiting to create my masterpiece. I began sifting through the pile,
running my fingers through all the different shapes, sizes and colours.
I occasionally looked up from the sea of colours that stretched in front
of me. to catch a glimpse of The Magic School Bus playing en the
tiny television propped up on a little table, like a pedestal, across the
room. I was just as interested in learning about volcanoes as I was in
building this creation. As I picked more and more bricks my creation
grew, but the pile that supplied it dwindled. Snapping the pieces to-
gether one by one. I paused for a second as I heard the sound of my
brother stampeding down the stairs. He jumped the last five or so
steps and stumbled to regain his balance as he raced up towards me.

Did you hear? Did you hear? My brother spat out with excitement
and shortness of breath.

What was I supposed to hear?

Don 't be such a smartass.

I knew he wasn't supposed to say those sorts of things inside, but
I decided I would let it slide.

Sorry. Can you tell me what 's up now?

Well. I just heard mom on the phone and she said Hughie is com-
ing over with a big surprise.

This was, in fact, news to me, but I was more puzzled that my
cousin Hughie, who was older than my brother and I could barely ever
remember talking to, had some sort of big surprise for us.

My brother was right as no more than an hour later came a knock
on our sliding, glass back door. I poked my head from the entrance to
the basement and peeked around the corner to face the back door. I
was shy, probably shyer than most six year olds, and waited anxiously
as my dad strode across the room and slid the door back. From my
position I could just make out my cousin Hughie as he stepped inside
the house. I stared in disbelief at what he had slung over his shoulder.
It was a plastic black garbage bag filled up almost entirely. This was
the big surprise my brother had told me about earlier with so much
excitement? My cousin Hughie had brought a bag of garbage to our
house. What kind of sick joke was this? I turned around to face my
brother, who I just realized was behind me the whole time, to catch
the look on his face. He shrugged his shoulders and stared at the bag
with just as much confusion as I did.

I was about to retreat back downstairs when I felt a hand land on
both my shoulders and turn me around.

Aren 't you going to say hello to your cousin? My mom said.

My brother and I both sighed and marched to the back door be-
hind my mom and stopped just in front of Hughie. After exchanging
greetings he let the bag slide from his shoulder and hit the ground. A
familiar jingling noise was heard when it came to the ground with a
thud.

Best not to keep them waiting. My dad said.

Keep us waiting from a bag of garbage? My brother whispered
under his breath.

Alright. Uncle John. I'll bring it down for them. Hughie replied
to my dad.

My cousin hoisted the bag back over his shoulder with a grunt and
we followed him downstairs, back to the spot on the carpet where I
had been working on my latest creation. He placed the bag down more
gently this time and again that familiar jingling was heard.

You boys are going to have a lot of fun with this. He told us. /
know I did.

With that remark he was back upstairs and my brother and I were
left sitting on the ground staring at what we thought was a bag of
garbage.

My brother was the first one to make a move. He unwound the
elastic from the bag's opening and threatened to shoot me with it
before he threw it away with a grin. Placing both hands on each side
of the opening he pulled the black bag open and stuck his head right
inside, something him and I did when opening Christmas or birthday
presents.

Oh my god! He screamed from inside the bag. Then he thrust his
hands into the bag and began to pull them out. I half expected them to
be clutching a banana peel and a fish skeleton like in the Bugs Bunny
and Tweety Show, but instead his hands were full of all sorts of dif-
ferent Lego bricks, some I'd never even seen before.

Wow. let me see. I begged.

No! I'm not done yet.

Hey Hughie, said this was for both of us!

Yeah, well I 'm the oldest so technically it 's more mine than yours.

That's not fair!

Do you think I care? My brother smirked.

Eventually I was allowed to stick my head inside the bag after
what seemed like an eternity waiting for my brother, but just as I was
enjoying the sight I was shoved out as my brother attempted to lift the
thirty-pounds of plastic bricks. He was just barely able to lift it to his
waist before keeling over, spilling thousands of bricks on the carpet.
They bounced and ricocheted off the floor like the shards of a recently
shattered vase, before finally settling in an image that resembled an
abstract mosaic. Before I could even attempt to pick up a single piece
my brother shoved me back once more and did what he did best, be
the boss. There was nothing I could do.

This one 's mine, this one too. all these big platforms are mine,
and all the painted ones are mine. Mine, mine, mine! He stated point-
ing at various bricks.

Hey you can 't do that! Those are all the best pieces!

I can do whatever I want.

That's not sharing! I was at the brink of bawling my six-year old
eyes out. My fists clenched as I felt the rage boil my insides like an
overflowing cauldron.

Oh, and all the people are mine, the tyrant concluded his list.

Arts 51

Graffiti in Somalia
by Liam Morrow, Grade 12

Photograph
by Jarnes Van Derzee

Government
by Paolo Griffin, Grade

The pain of man's

Inhumanity to man

Is unbearable:

Bear witness

Watch and see

How inhumanity.

Can destroy all

We've built

We let our fellow beings

Forcefully take control

Denying decisions

And human rights

Turn this way a little.

That's it, bend your knee.

Hold it.

Why doesn't he take it?

Click,

A sigh of relief.

Relax.

But wait

We're not done!

Shoulders back, head cocked.

Twist, there!

Click.

The man in democratic America says

"You may keep what you earn."

The man in the Soviet Union says

"You must share what you earn."

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Living in the Sunset
by James Kurk

Arugaki Ryo stared into his Sapporo-made sake, nestling the
frosted glass mug between his calloused hands. Ryo was unlikely to
grasp anything else for the rest of the day, although that particular
glass was well on its way to joining its four other brothers nearby.
Draining the remainder of the rice wine, the taste numbing. Ryo
motioned the bartender for another mug.

A blue haze fogged the patrons of the Setting Sun. inhabiting
the same territory as an American paratrooper camp had back in
1945. from which it derived its name. The Setting Sun was located
on Okinawa, a small Japanese island to the southwest of Kyushu.
Unlike the rest of Japan. Okinawa had never made the same post-War
economic leap the rest of Japan had, remaining the poorest of Japan's
forty -seven prefectures. Okinawa had the highest unemployment rate
in Japan, painfully obvious inside the Setting Sun bar.

It was three o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon, and easily two
■ozen middle-aged men clustered around tables inside. Most of the
Hen were probably decades younger than Ryo, although there were
^finitely some pensioners present. Apart from a handful of muffled
Hmversations and the occasional clink of glass on glass, the bar was
Hmarkably quiet, with most of the patrons simply caught up in their

0 thoughts or drinks.

Ryo was halfway through his fifth now-tasteless mug when the
d swung open, and a few rays of bright sunlight cut through the

1 ' \ haze. A handful of small, young Caucasian men - foreigners,
Br gaijin - half-stumbled into the bar, suggesting that Ryo wasn't the
Hnly one indulging a little early. They all wore the same tan muscle
■hirts and had buzzed haircuts, suggesting they were most likely

icans from the nearby air base. One of the men - a well-muscled
jock with a silly grin - sat down on the barstool beside Ryo, ordering
a mug of sake, pronouncing it like 'for the sake of...'.

"Fifty years to the day, we Americans showed the world that
nobody screws with us and gets away with it," shouted one of the
Americans, to the cheers of his fellow soldiers. "Sixty-three years
ago, we showed Hiroshima what it means to mess with America!"

Ryo leaned forward, trying to tune out their guttural, unintelligible
English. Resting his elbows on the table, the sleeves of his tattered
white T-shirt rose up, revealing a fading tattoo that instantly caught
the attention of the American airmen.

The tattoo was similar to the orange-and-white Rising Sun flag,
the flag of Japanese armed forces for roughly ninety consecutive years,
although the colors were faded. A red sphere took up the bottom-left
corner, with red and white rays streaking out to the northeast. A slight
alteration of the tattoo, however, had morphed the Sun into a more
oval shape, the two rays striking out horizontally creating a crude,
but immediately identifiable airplane shape. The airplane appeared to
be making a nose-dive into a grey, ship shape close to his elbow. Put
it all together and the picture was clear as crystal - a dive-bombing
kamikaze plane.

"That's an interesting tattoo you've got there." said the American
sitting next to Ryo. and his comrades temporarily halted their
celebrations in order to take a look. Ryo didn't speak a lot of English,
but he did recognize American and Hiroshima. And he knew better
than most people what day in August it was.

"You are foreign devil invaders, and it saddens me to think a race
of people as stupid as yourselves can bully the world," muttered Ryo
to himself, in Japanese.

None of the Americans seemed to speak Japanese, although the
man sitting on the other side of Ryo shifted in his seat.

"What did he say?" demanded one of the gaijin. locking eyes with
the bartender. Ryo continued to stare into the depths of his sake. The
bartender said something in English that Ryo could only assume was
a translation. His uncomfortable stance suggested he was searching
for a more diplomatic translation. The airman seated beside Ryo
promptly rose and looked Ryo up and down, sizing him up.

Ryo was not the most physically intimidating man. He was small
even by Asian standards, with only a few remaining tussles of grey
hair on his head, and a handful of teeth. His breath reeked with the
stench of cheap, unfiltered cigarettes, and his hands remained nestled
around the fifth frosted mug of the day.

"You must think you're pretty clever," jeered the American,
remaining unintelligible to Ryo. He pushed Ryo on the right shoulder,
trying to provoke a response. "Pretty ungrateful, that's what I say."
He pushed again. "I think we ought-" as he extended his arm for the
third push, Ryo spun around, his right hand gripping the wrist of the
American before it could make contact, latching on with surprising
force.

As any practitioner of the martial art of judo would know, one
did not have to be stronger to toss an opponent. You just had to use
their weight against them. As the American's hand shot out, he was
leaning forward, putting himself off-balance. Ryo simply gripped
the wrist and yanked it further forward, extending his left foot like
a troublesome third grader. As the American was pulled forward by
his own momentum, his ankles both snagged on Ryo's foot. A split-
second later, he was lying flat on his face.

The remaining two Americans looked at him in disbelief. But the
graying old man who had been so subdued mere seconds before now
locked eyes with them, his gaze displaying his fiery rage as clearly as
if it had been written on paper. Without waiting a second, Ryo's left
hand, which continued to grip the handle of the frosted mug. shattered
the glass on the bar's counter, breaking it into a jagged knife.

Before he could take his first, hate-fuelled lunge at the Americans,
the airman he had just so effortlessly tripped had pulled himself to his
feet, and thrown a punch that collided firmly with the back of Ryo's
skull, sending the old man tumbling to the ground.

It was a cloudless day on Wake Island, as Commander Miyamoto
walked up and down the rows of young pilots, staring into their eyes
as if he could read their very souls. A few hundred meters behind
him, hundreds of mass-produced aircraft, all of them loaded with
explosives, lay idle on a runway.

"It is better to die, than to live as a coward," quoted their superior
officer, to which the assembled pilots all nodded. "This mission is
for volunteers only. How many men are ready to sacrifice their lives
for their country?" Dozens of hands shot up. but Ryo's remained by
his side.

As Ryo lay bleeding on the floor of the Setting Sun. his aging
skull cracked by the force of the punch, he stared into the disappointed
eyes of Commander Miyamoto, who passed by Lieutenant Aragaki.

"How true you spoke. Commander," whispered Ryo, speaking the
words he had wished he'd spoken some fifty years ago.

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Joselito Maldonado

Pharaoh

James Gagne

Jacob & Mr. Potiphar

Daniel Gold-Bersani

Mrs Potiphar

Michael Richmond

Baker

Lorcan Kelleher

Butler

Robbie Barnett-Kemper

Guards

Ian Cook & Michael Richmond

Ishmaelites

Michael & David Vassos

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Asher

Chay Curtosi

Simeon

Louis Vassos

Benjamin

Tuan Nguyen

Judah

Reid Hannaford

Issachar

Ian Cook

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Michael Richmond

Levi

Adam Raponi

Dan

Rudro Chakrabarti

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Anthony Mariano

Reuben

Leo Timmins

Naphlali

Kris Zee

Musical Director: Mr. Doug Jamieson

Conductor: Mr. Gary Martin

Directors: Dr. Chris Newton (Stage Director)

Mr. Brian Robinson (Set/Wardrobe Director)
Mr. Paul Darvasi (Technical Diretor)
Art and Props Director: Mrs. Emilie Toguri

Choreographer: Ms Pam Reid McKay

Pit Band

Tiago Vieira - Flute/Piccolo

Will Hunter - Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

Kyle Kim - Soprano Sax

William Wareham - Trumpet

Tim Connell - French Horn

Sam Dyson - Guitar

Galen Weir - Bass

Paul Minnoch - Drums

Set Crew

Jeffrey Hugessen

Broughan March

Gilbert Chien

Liam Byrne

Stewart Bell

Nicholas Scime

Set builder - Mr. Wayne Bibby

Tech Crew

Stage Manager:

Lights:

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Ross Loewen

Francis Blair

Michael Holman

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Reach For The T<

A strong, dedicated, fun-loving Reach
for the Top team was the result of Daniel
Gold Bersani's advertising early this year.
Throughout the pre-season, practices became
intense as the trivia-masters absorbed large
amounts of information, honed mathematical
and scientific skills, and tested their mettle
in Room 101. Senior Team members Nigel
Schwartz, Will Barton. James Kruk, Paolo
Griffin. Michael Lemanski, Julian Geneen,
and Robbie Barnett-Kemper pulled out all
the stops and made it to the playoffs in May,
where they were knocked out in the first
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the Intermediate Division. Team hijj
include the many memorable practio
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and making it to the playoffs, as wel! ;
Margaret Thatcher, of course.

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coach, for guiding us all year, right tl lug
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Ryan Lapschies
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Michael Richmond
John Pepper

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Jose Maldonado
Daniel Gold Bersani
Nick Perry
Sam Reznick

Michael Lemanski
Will Wareham
Kourosh Adeli
Rylie Cook
Owen Evans
David Luder
Jeffrey McCain

Connor Neve
James Reble
Jaipal Singh
Kenny Taylor
Jacky Yao
Louis Floras
Rothman Ng

Carson White
Chris Comparey
Conor Gordon
Robbie Barnett-
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Andrew Mokl
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Speakers Union

. ears have passed since Mr. Fitzpatrick first tapped me
ulder to tell me that Ms. Miller needed a spot filled in a

-coating tournament. Not knowing any better, I agreed.

udden I found myself in a whole new world of academic
in, that of competitive speaking. Now, to look back

of Public Speaking at RSGC that I had the pleasure of
J. I have so much to remember.

f krly on, in September, we found our place in prodding our
new Dean of Students. Mr. Fitzpatrick, on the new mandatory
blazer policy. This didn't seem to halt the administrative
machine, but nonetheless we strove forward, debating politics,
philosophy, ethics, and even sleep patterns. We had a great show
m the I1SPSL. the St. Andrew's Qualifier, the Branksome Nora
:Rae. and a couple of Fulfords too, including the Ashbury

First Place Junior Fulford Trophy, which, now, for the first time
ever, bears Georgian names. We had a few ringers in our midst,
all of whom impressed us with their speaking skills; Michael
Lemanski's political zeal, Nick Medline's sarcastic but potent use
of diction, and Robbie Barnett-Kemper's coy but distinguished
attitude. However, no Georgian contribution was insignificant
during the year; new guys got their beaks wet, a couple of
them kept on showing up for more, and talent began to become
apparent among them, talent that will be swiftly found, tuned, and
exploited next year.

One part of the Georgian Code that has always puzzled
me was the bit about voice. Some would say that it's a really
self-evident point that the Speakers' Union would embody the
'speaking' element of the code but there is a less obvious quality

that comes with the Speakers' Union that encourages one's voice,
whether it be written, spoken, or shouted, and that is confidence.
Everyone has something valuable to say, but actually being able
to say it is different altogether. Confidence in one's self and one's
thoughts makes all the difference in using your voice, and that's
what made the Speakers' Union truly Georgian.

Thanks a bunch to the guys who came out, you made
it possible to have debates, to compete - you really are the
Speakers' Union.

Lastly, the Union owes a thank you to Ms. Miller. It's easy
to forget that those Saturday tournaments happen on teacher
weekends too, and that it's not just a sacrifice for the students.
Thanks Miss, for an opportunity none of us will forget.

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HEROES AND HEROINES

OFOURTIME:MALALAI

KAKAR

BY:ALEXANTUNES

As per usual, there were a lot of albums released
this summer, a few which I'd like to highlight.

The first is for those who dig a more mellowed out
Indie style. I suggest you check out a local band called
Culture Reject. They have this really cool, simple way of
randomly inserting piano pieces into a lot of their songs.
The band highlights this style of song by playing almost
no main riff, or so it seems. As their songs progress, they
keep adding and peeling away the layers, and blending
together single notes.

This next album was released last year, but wasn't
very popular until this year, once the band started touring
Canada. I'm talking, of course, about MGMT They truly
have a unique sound, in part because of their lead singer's
girlishly high voice, that fits perfectly with the music. They
also use drippy effects on the Justice-like riffs they play
on bass and guitar. They sound like a funk band using
synthesizers, which again, produces a really unique sound
that defines the band.

For those who prefer jazz, I have to suggest a
band called Jazz Warriors, who play awesome music. This
name has been used by many other bands, so look for
the album called "Afropeans". All of their songs have this
weird sound, like their instruments are melting, but overall,
they always sound really tight. They also use reggae
and traditional tribal instruments. Apparently, the group
doesn't really know how to play these instruments, but just
puts the sounds they make into the rhythms they need,
and get this really cool effect.

A woman rushes frantically from room to room,
preparing both herself and her children for the coming
day. Hair moist and toast clamped between her lips she
exits her semi-detached home, hoping to encounter a
taxi before the TTC bus arrives.

Halfway around the world, another woman readies
herself for work. She oversees her six children as they
don their coats before leaving. Now alone, she heads
over to a corner where her AK-47 awaits. Loading
it, she recalls the latest note found hours earlier at
her door -another death threat. She shrugs it off and
determinedly continues her day. This is Lieutenant-
Colonel Malalai Kakar, a modern-day heroine, and a
role model for women everywhere.

She was the first female to attend the Kandahar
Police Academy, and she was also the first woman to
graduate there. She was the first female investigator
with the Kandahar Police Department, as well as
Afghanistan's most senior officer. Unfortunately, such
honour does not come cheap. From the moment she
began her journey toward women's rights, Malalai
faced opposition. Not only was she treading on foreign
ground, being the first woman to advance to such a
high-ranking position, but she also had to cope with
the constant threats and danger that follows successful
women in Muslim countries. Threats to her and her
family, as well as assassination attempts, quickly made
her famous locally and with international media.

Lt. Col. Malalai Kakar died on Sunday September 28m
2008. She was on her way to work, accompanied by
her 18 year old son, when a motorbike sporting two
gun-toting insurgents opened fire on the vehicle, killing
Kakar and sending her son into a coma. The Taliban
has apparently taken credit for the murder, claiming,
"We killed Malalai Kakar. She was our target, and we
successfully eliminated our target." Hamid Karzai,
president of Afghanistan, called the assassination "an
act of cowardice."

Regardless of how she perished, Malalai Kakar will be
remembered forever as a pioneer of women's rights, a
woman who garnered the respect and equality of her
male peers through sheer determination and courage.
There is no doubt that her success has paved the way
for many more women like her under sexist Taliban
influence.

Managing Editor - Will Barton

Faculty Advisor - Ms. Somerville

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2008#2009 Love Cup Champions: Roughneck:

Hitmen(left to right):
Back Row:
Juhan Kim
Max Ingram
Tiago Viera
James Ratcliffe
Morgan Grace
Braden Clokie

Front Row:
Mr. D'Arcy
Mark Kryshtalskyj
Sensei Miller

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A.J. Buchanan
Aaron Carr
Julian Geneen
Chis Comparey
Michael Dawson
J.D. Murray
Andrew Savory

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Back Row:
Brendan Lee
Matt Darcy
Graham Muncaster
Owen Evans
Marshall Porter

Front Row:
Mr. O'Leary
James Boyle
James Reble

Absent:
Thomas Misztela

Steamers(left to right):

Back Row:

Mr. Enfield

Courtland Livesley-James

Jake Rosenberg (Commisioner)

Will Guest

Adrian Steen

Front Row:
Wyllie Malcolm
Mr. Vivares
Sam Dyson

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Under 16 Soccer

Nikko Arisen. Mackenzie Rich, Milan Havlin
Matt Darcy, Arshia Ha-Davouti, Adrian
Steen, Ryan Lapschies, Luca Sedran, Andrew
Irwin, Fraser Bruce, Logan Semple. William
Phillips, Cameron Beatty, Colin Stitt, Nicho-
las Perry, Graham Muncaster, Colin White-
Dzaro, Ben Mason, Kyle Kim, Coaches:
Ms. Sanaz Ghoreshy, Mr. Marc Fowler, Mr.
Myles Vivares

Senior Soccer

Conor Gordon, Michael Diplock, Mark

Ammendolia, Carson White, Leo Hicks,

Richard Hogarth, Adam Penn. Matthew

Bunston, Tiago Vieira, Alex Marks. Chas

Beatty, Aaron Carr, Charlie Burns, Connor

Neve, Erik Snucins, Corey Trinetti, Noah

Perlmutar, Coaches: Mr. Adrian Thornbury.

Mr. Rickesh Kotecha

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Under 16 Volleyball

Duncan Brown, Alexander Cooper, Andrew

Mok, Stuart Roulston, Matthew Bowlby,

Matthew Black, Graham Davies, Derek

Woods, Blake Lee-Whiting, Scott Knowles,

Kjell Pladsen, Sho Miller. David McAnoy,

Duncan Clokie, Jakson Inwentash, Coaches:

Mr. Glen Algarvio, Mr. Paul O'Leary

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Chris Black, Andrew Boellefer, James Boyle,
Tyler Day, Paolo Griffin, David Holman, Ben
Kerr, Daniel Krawczyk, Charles Lailey, Slater
Nower, James Reble, Alex Samworth, Liam
Brown, Coach: Mr. Don Schroder

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Cross Country

Alistair Athey, Evan Batten-Cotte, Chuck
Burger, Julian Caldwell, Kiyo Campbell,
Braden Clokie, Patrick Coffey, George
Graham. Evan Houlding, Andrew Irwin.
Lakshay Khatter, Jack Keilty, Reid Kerr-
Keller, Michael Latifi, Brendan Lee,
Zack Lofeudo, Greg McDonald, Ben
McLaughlin, Nick Medline, Mark Mitchell.
Derek Mollenhauer. James Ratcliffe, James
Sharpe, Luke Stein, James Tremayne, Mao
Yamanaka, Coach: Mr. Dave Fitzpatrick,
Mr. Jeff Enfield, Mr. Chris Newton, Ms.
Katherine Ennis

Track & Field

John Ross Briggs, AJ Buchanan, Kiyo

Campbell, Braden Clokie, Andrew Irwin.

Anthony Mariano. Greg McDonald, Derek

Mollenhauer, Peter Ng. Adam Penn, James

Tremayne, Mao Yamanaka, Coaches: Mr.

Dave Fitzpatrick. Ms. Kirsten Uhre, Ms.

Katherine Ennis

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Under 16 Hockey

Josh Blake. Connor Browne, Nicholas
Campney, Max Farrill, Gavin Francisco,
Milan Havlin, Andrew Irwin, Reid Ken-
Keller. Scott Knowles, Colin Mathers. Kevin
McCarthy. Ben McLaughlin. Rob Mosley.
Andrew Nullmeyer. Nicholas Perry, Michael
Saunders, Luca Sedran, Ethan Yaphe,
Coaches: Mr. Jay Kearsey, Dr. James Leatch
and Elliott Joseph-Wilson

Senior Hockey

Erik Snucins, Liam Morrow, Matt Semple,
Adam Penn, Will Bryant, David McCarthy,
David Luder. Fraser Itamunoala, Charlie
Burns, Sev Tsuji, Leo Hicks, Denis Evans,
Wes Brown, Will Sharpe, Alex Marks,
Julian Caldwell. Mike Greey, Rylie Cook,
Mike Hamel, Liam Brown, Brandon Jones,
Nick D'Alessandro, Connor Farrow, Jeffery
McCain, Manager: David Munro

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Under 16 Basketball

A Team (pictured): Colin White-Dzuro, Nick
Medline. Derek Woods, Colin Stitt, Duncan
Clokie, Blake Lee-Whiting, Jokson Inwen-
tash, Mackenzie Rich, Logan Semple. Alex
Schwass

B Team (not pictured): Alex Diplock, Sam
Calderone, Nico Arntsen, Pat Coffey, James
Tremayne. Mike McLafferty, Connor Farrow,
John Wilson, Jamie Cardy. Stuart Roulston,
Alex Musgrove, Lakshay Khatter, Andrew
Krausz, Coach: Mr. John Evans and Mr
Rickesh Kotecha

Senior Basketball

Mark Ammendolia, Alex Antunes, Ryan

Bronfman-Thomas, Chris Cardy, Charles

Deacon, Michael Diplock, Louis Floras,

Daniel Krawczyk, Jack Murphy, Noah

Perlmutar, Samuel Reznick, Bradley Shafran,

Wilson Waterman, Coach: Mr. Sarellas,

Assistant Coach: Mr. Van Herk

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Under 16 Rugby

Nico Arntsen, Cameron Aziz, Evan Batten-Cotte,

Cameron Beatty. Matt Black, Kaiden Bogler. Duncan

Brown. Connor Browne, Duncan Clokie. Patrick

Coffey. Gaspard Dore, William Guest. Milan Havlin.

Arshia Hayat-Davoudi, Reid Kerr-Keller. Lakshay

Khatter, Ryan Lapschies, Blake Lee-Whiting. Ross

Loewen, David MacAnoy, Brian McNicol, Angus

Macdonald, Wyllie Malcolm. Sho Miller. Sam Morse,

Rob Moslev , Erik Purkis, Mackenzie Rich. Doug Ross.

Michael Saunders. Alex Schwass, Logan Semple. John

Wilson, Derek Woods, Coaches: Mr. Keith Farrar

and Dr. James Leatch, Mr. Gareth Williams (Toronto

Scottish Rugby Football Club)

Senic

Mark Ammendolia, Chas Beatty, Chris Black, Elliott
Boake, Oliver Boright, Adam Bunston, Charlie
Burns. Chris Comparey, Callan Convery. Reiley
Cook, Rajin Dhaliwal, Michael Diplock, Owen
Evans, Connor Farrow, Harrison Goad. Connor
Gordon, Mike Greey, Adam Hamilton. Richard
Hogarth, David Holman, Ben Kerr, Brendan Lee,
Max Moros, Liam Morrow, Jack Murphy, Slater
Nowers, Connor O'Hearn, Jonathan Pepper,
Noah Perlmutar, Sam Reznick. Matt Semple, Eric
Snuccins. Corey Trinetti, Wilson Waterman, matt
Weldon. Carson White, Eric Wiercinski, Jackie Yao.
Coaches: Mr. Peter Sarellas, Mr. James Donnelly

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Adrian Steen. James Sharpe. Tim Connell,

James Ratcliffe, Ian Cook, Kjell Pladsen,

Scott Knowles, Jakson Inwentash. Isaac,

Chien, Michael Holman, John Dashwood,

Juhan Kim, Graham Muncaster, Paul John.

James Crompton. Matt Darcy, Coaches: Mr.

John Evans, Mr. Myles Vivares, Mr. Gerry

Doerksen, Fiona Cooper

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Jake Rosenberg, Alex Diplock, Nick Medline,
Theo Miloservic, Julian Caldwell, Will Bry-
ant, Liam Brown, Ryan Connacher, Ben Ma-
son, Tristan Bogler, Colin Stitt, Wes Brown,
Will Phillips, Tyler Day, Sam Wright, Noah
Stanton, Jeff Russell, Alex Marks, Steve
Betcherman, Coaches: Mr. Chris Newton, Mr.
Dave Rankin, Ms. Cathie Gryfe-Seeley

Golf

Charlie Deacon, Mike Hamel, David Mc-
Carthy. Adam Raponi, Brandon Jones, Nick
D"Alessandro, Alex Kim, J.D. Murray, Blake
Meiklejohn, Geordie Lounsbery. Mardhall
Porter, Colin Mathers, Kevin McLafferty.
Max Farrill, Luke Stein, Marshall Hanmer,
Louis Vassos, Coaches: Mr. Don Schroder
and Mr. Mark Ackley

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Ski

Oliver Boright, Steuart Lawerence, David
Holman, John Strauss, Ryan Connacher.
Angus MacDonald, David Chadwick,
Cameron Aziz. Hartley Vibert. James
Durham. Spencer Swayze, Carson White,
Conor Gordon, Spencer Vibert. Chas Beatty.
Charles Lailey, Andrew Burt, Alex Cooper,
Ian Malcolm

Congratulations to the RSGC Ski Team who spent three

days at Blue Mountain competing at OFSAA. The Level

1 team had a great day on the Giant Slalom course

finishing 4th overall. This team includes: Angus MacDonald,

Oliver Boright, Hartley Vibert, David Holman and Ryan

Connacher. The Level 2 team won the Bronze Medal,

finishing third in both the Giant Slalom and Slalom races.

This team includes Carson White 13rd in the GS), Chas

Beatty, Ian Malcolm, Conor Gordon and Charles Lailey.

Congratulations on a truly phenomenal season!

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David Mather, Stephen Beatty, Guy Burry, Tye Burt,
Anthony Caldwell, Brad Crompton, Linda Deshman,
Tye Farrow, Shelly Haber, Steve Hucal, Wanda Ho,
Sheldon Inwentash. Robert Keilty. Florence Minz, Jamie
Peters, Gary Singh, Wayne Squibb, Ruth Woods, Andrew
Whiteley

The Georgian Parents' Guild

Louise Hucal, Nancy McConnell, Sharon Mollenhauer,
Jill Kim, Wando Ho, Jennifer Knowles, Amelia Milosevic,
Fiona Therrien, Betty Ann Dawson, Judith Mason. Patti
Sifton-Munro, Stacey Sharpe, Kimberly Cudney, Nancy
Balan, Shane Crompton, Marina Queirolo, Mary Jo Looby,
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Back Row: Laurent Bernier. Will Pearson, Will Graham, Everett Redfern, Jeffrey Hugessen, Aidan
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Academic Highlights

The Grade 1 2 computer class
placed a significant second
in this year's University of
Toronto's Showcase Fair for
High School programmers.
The entrants were Chris
Black, Rothman Ng, Severin
Tsuji and Matt Weldon.

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Rothman Nq's Mathematics' Contest Achievements

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RSGC school champion in the Pascal Mathematics Contest
(score: 128; 2nd highest score ever at RSGC)

RSGC school champion in the Cayley Mathematics Contest

Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) school win-
ner

RSGC school champion in the Fermat Mathematics Contest
(score 126; highest score ever at RSGC!)

American Mathematics Contest (AMC12) school champion

2nd in the Euclid Mathematics Contest (Grade 12 level con-
test)

Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) school win-
ner
(score: 63; highest score ever at RSGC!)

RSGC school champion in the Euclid Mathematics Contest
(score: 75; 2nd highest score ever at RSGC)

Congratulations Rothman on your outstanding results in the
various math contests!

Great Canadian Geography Contest

The Great Canadian
Geography Contest
is open to students
under the age of 16. At
RSGC students enrolled
in grades 9 and 10
participated. The school
champion completes a
qualifying test, and should
he qualify as one of the
50 best, participates in the
provincial championship.
The top 40 students from across the country then compete
in the National championship. Michael Lemanski was the
school champion who went on to compete in the national
competition. The grade 10 champion this year was Noah
Stanton, who also tied for third place in the school.

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My time at Royal St. George's has been a
great experience and I have the entire faculty
to thank for my progress through high school.
This school has done a great deal for me over
the past four years, as I have built lasting
friendships and excelled academically with
guidance from my teachers and peers. The
most memorable moments I have of my four
years at the College come from the various
athletic outings I was lucky enough to be a part
of. The Athletics Department has done a great
job at organizing events, keeping our student
body involved and in shape, and fielding great
teams each year. It has always been a thrill to
participate alongside my classmates against
rival schools no matter what the sport we were
playing. I hope to continue my participation
athletically in university and have the
Department of Physical Education to thank for
my maturing as an athlete.

Cheers

Something deep: "Nothing is forever except
change"

Something true: Thank you to all the people
that helped me get to where I am and where
I'm going. You know who you are :)

My nine years at Royal St. George's College
has been a very exciting and rewarding jour-
ney. Many people in my life have shaped me
to become the person 1 am today. First and
foremost, I would like to thank my parents
for giving me the opportunity to attend such
a well-structured school. I would also like to
thank my brother for always being there for me
and helping me out with any issues I faced. I
thank my teachers for all the hard work they
put in to prepare me for my next stage in life.
In no particular order: DALE. Mr. Hannaford
Mr. Van Herk, Mr. Enfield. Mr. Jamieson,
Mr. O' Leary, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Schroder,
Mme DeBlois, Mr. Farrar, Ms. Somerville,
Mr. Rankin, Ms. Wagar, Ms. Miller, Dr.
Leatch, Dr. Newton, Mr. Reid, and Mr. Kote-
cha (even though he never taught me). Thank
you RSGC!

B.R.O.W.N.

"Change is the law of life. And those who look
only to the past or present are certain to miss
the future."

-John F. Kennedy

Four years? Really? Guess I better start savii
for a walker, cause if life moves as fast as th
four years have, I'm going to need one sooner
I think. But before I make any downpayments
got places to go and things to do. Where ever
however, the boys of '09 will stick out in my mi
great friends and exemplary people. I look for
to seeing you in restaurants, on t.v.'s and stag*
head offices, courtrooms, and houses of comi ons
across the country, and perhaps the world. Wl
see you, I'll be proud to say I know you.

Mum, Dad, what can I say? You know I love
and how much I appreciate what you've done for
me throughout my life, not just the last four years.
Spence - keep on keepin' on man. You're gi>;
places. Big. shiny, famous places. That's how yon
roll.

Finally, the teachers. You've given me a lot over
the years, and at times (usually around lam with a
Twinings and a textbook in front of me) I felt my
head would explode. But I enjoyed every second ol
it. Ms. Somerville ... wow. I've been very Iuck\ id
know you and to have had the opportunity to leant
from you. RSGC wouldn't be the same without you
Mme. Deblois, Francais avec toi e'est un "GRAND
WHOA" pour moi. Je me manque ton classe. R42T<
et ton "Mme-Deblois-ness" deja. Merci beaucoup
beaucoup beaucoup! Senora Cathie .. ;muchas
gracias tambien! Wes y yo faltar su cla. . jOLE!
Dr. Leatch, Ms. Miller, Mr. Schroder, Fr. John. Fr.
Donkin, and all the rest ....

Thank You

"The world is your oyster .. eat up, it's delicious."

lg at RSGC since Grade 6 there are many
t memories that this school has given me
i football at lunch to Dr. Leatch's history
ies. I would like to thank Dr. Leatch for
great courses and the Battlefields trip and
Schroder for making math enjoyable and
unting interesting. Remember. "Education
hat remains after one has forgotten what
nas learned in school." Einstein

fl iks for the memories.

I have had four great years at RSGC. I would
like to thank my parents for giving me the
opportunity to attend such a great school.
Thanks to all of my teachers over these years.
You have all been great and have helped me
learn so much here. Also, thank you to all of
my coaches over the years. Athletics at RSGC
have helped me develop both as an athlete and
a person. Thanks especially to Mr. Lee. You
have helped me not only in baseball, but in all
aspects of my life. To all of my classmates,
especially my close friends, it has been a
pleasure to spend five years of my life with
you. I wish everyone best of luck in the future.
Stay hot.

"The most difficult part of attaining perfec-
tion is finding something to do for an encore."
-Author Unknown

Thank you to all my friends and to my fam-
ily for their support over the past six years,
and thank you to everyone at RSGC for the
remarkable experience; I wouldn't be where I
am without you all.

"Scaling the mountain is what makes the view
from the top so exhilarating."

-Dennis Waitley

I have been at RSGC since grade 3. Yes I am
a LIFER! Throughout my RSGC career I had
many amazing experiences! Starting with Rug-
by in grade 9. This was a great way to start out
my high school path. 1 soon got a reputation
as a monster on the field and that carried on
to later years on the varsity team. I would like
to send out a thank you to Mr. Sarellas he has
helped me as much on the rugby field as he
has in the weight room and in the classroom.
Although I was unable to take choir in my final
year of high school Mr. Jamieson was a major
impact on my life here at RSGC. As much as
he thinks that we do not listen to him I have
learnt so much about life and historical musi-
cians. These many years at RSGC have been
the best time of my life!!

Over the las! four years at RSGC I have made
exceptional friends and have enjoyed many
memorable experiences. These will always
out-weigh the downsides of our school and I
am definitely happy that I came here, it might
not have the highly reputated trench Bac.
hut thank god for that. Thank you to all my
teachers and especially Ms. Girvan. we had a
pretty great time at OFSAA and the four years
on ski team have been great. To my parents:
merci heacoup. je vous aime enormement. :)

Peace out

Without a doubt Grade 12 has been the best
year of my high school life. I came to RSGC in
Grade 9 and have had a great time ever since.
My only regret was not coming to this school
sooner because I have met people with whom
I will be life long friends. The staff at RSGC
were the people who propelled me towards
academic success and I really appreciate all the
hard work my teachers did for me. Whenever
I needed extra help, a teacher would be there
to assist me. Royal Saint George's College
was an amazing and unique experience for me.
There were many challenges, however, with
the help of friends, Ms. Girvan, and other staff
members 1 was able to succeed and get into the
University of Guelph.

Silent Memories

It t believe I'm graduating, in the more

|jt( than reminiscent sense. I've grown

a I since grade 7; I'm nearly six feet tall!

RE 'ECTS to many bros, some gals, a few

fai members, and a couple teachers. Read

bo. - & learn languages. WORD LIFE.

So choice words:

Thi ultimate sin is to be ashamed of your skin.
Wi re forced to bed, but we're free to dream.
Lil s a garden, dig it.

I've been at RSGC since grade 7 and I've had
some good times with some gb's along the
way. I want to thank all my teachers who have
made my time here less stressful. I would also
like to thank the athletic department for orga-
nizing and coaching all of the sports teams I
have competed on. I am nervous for the future
of our school but I sincerely hope the heads can
rediscover the atmosphere that I have enjoyed
so much. My decision to come to RSGC in
grade 7 was one of the best ones I have ever
made.

Cheers,
Bunston

During my time at RSGC. I have had the privi-
lege of expanding my academic knowledge.
The choices I have made throughout my five
years have taught me to work to my best and
finish what I have started. Thanks to the guid-
ance of the teachers at RSGC, I have conquered
my goals and improved upon my weaknesses.
Finally, I would like to thank my parents and
friends who have supported me throughout the
good and bad times. Pythagoras said. "Choic-
es are the hinges of destiny." Thanks for the
opportunities and choices presented to me at
RSGC; I feel prepared for what is to come.

My time at RSGC has been unreal. Many
thanks to all the teachers and coaches who
have helped me along the way, as they dedi-
cated their time and effort to help me succeed.
Ms. Lanigan, I can't thank you enough for all
the guidance you have given me over the years.
Huge thanks to my family for all their support
and encouragement.

Peace RSGC

Remember....

Mo' Money, Mo' Problems

If I can pass on some advice to future
graduates: ditch the expectations from
your parents, the pressures of getting into
university. Once you start being honest with
yourself, things will come a lot easier. This
will probably mean nothing to you but maybe
someone will understand what I'm trying
to say. Truth be told, I really disliked class,
that's not why I came to school everyday. I'm
going to forget chain rule in calculus or The
Hardy-Weinberg rule in biology. In all honesty
I already have, but the things I've learned
outside the classroom are unforgettable. To all
my teachers. I know I have probably been a
pain at times and a great disappointment, but
it was your fault for trusting me.There are
so many people I have history with I would
end up listing the whole graduating class,
but Hamilton, Mitchell, Weldon, Morrow.
Schwartz, and Moros. whether it was copying
your homework, joking in class, gaming till
dawn or late nights wandering the streets: you
guys helped me through, I wouldn't have made
it without you. Erinn thank you for sticking
it out with me it's been a life changing year
because of you. I wish the best of luck to
everyone, and hope they remember that this
will always be our school.

Now that my time at Royal St. George's
College is done, I would like to look back and
thank everybody who helped me develop as a
student. I would like to thank my parents for
being there for me. I would also like to thank
my teachers for encouraging my development; I
could not be where I am without them. Finally,
I would like to thank my fellow students for
creating a great atmosphere to be in over my
four years here. I wish everybody the best of
luck with their future ambitions.

I'd like to thank all of those who have made
it possible for me to make it this far: most
importantly, my parents, and all the teachers
who withstood my antics for six long,
sometimes painful years. Not to be left out, I'd
like to thank the rest of my grade and all of
my friends for keeping me entertained all these
years. I have RSGC to thank for some of the
greatest experiences of my life (Grade 12 AP
English) and by far the worst (dog sledding).
Recapping six years of stories in 250 words
is impossible, so I dedicate this to those who
have been so helpful to me over this time. To
the rest of my graduating class, I hope that I
have contributed to your time here at RSGC
in a positive way, because my own time here
would not have been the same without you
guys. You've encouraged me to do things, that
I would never even THINK of on my own,
and for that I am forever grateful. I'd also like
to thank Mr. Hal Hannaford - assembly was
never the same without you. Last but not least,
to Mr. Donnelly, I hope that one day we can
share a laugh about Grade 12 Economics over
a ginger ale. Thank you everyone.

Hey everybody, I'd just like to thank
teachers for everything they have done
throughout my years here at RSGC. I've
many good memories here that I will h;
the rest of my life, and learned many les
the process that I will not take for grant
like to give a big shout out to all my boy
especially Jack, thanks for all the mei
and great times. I'd also like to than
parents for everything that they did and u
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KETBALLBABY!!!

My time at RSGC has. for the most part, been
amazing. I couldn't have chosen a better high
school. Id like to thank my friends for the good
times, all of my teachers over the years, and I
would like to thank my parents for supporting
me throughout my high school career. Thanks
for the great memories.

Louis Floras

"Can you count? I say the future is ours." The
incubation process is finished; this batch is
good to go. At RSGC my passion thrived for
theatre. 1 have been given my platform and
for music I have got the bottom and from my
point of view, this lunatic couldn't have found
a better home. For generations to come I say
unto you; be cool, if they can't dig it, it's ok.
You're with the band. Shout outs'? Young and
old. you know who you are.

1. You know that old sayin' location location
location, well that's dead right boys.

2. Gain entry by any means necessary.

3. Fear nothing, possession is nine tenths of the
law.

4. Send the word out to those who believe in it.

5. It's not where you're from, it's where you're
going.

6. Reject the mainstream.

7. Find the best sound system.

8. The rule is, never fail.

9. You gotta make sure the musics bang on,
you can't have a revolution if the music isn't
right.

10. It's your choice, find your own voice.

High school is finallx over.. .these past years
have boon inns, banks to my good boys for
all the good times, all the times we raged, you
know who you are. Semi AP. Jeff's, chill-
sesh's @ the Bum's household, and memora-
ble nights in TDot. Thanks to all my teachers,
you're incredible, and thanks especially to my
parents for supporting me all these years. Dale.
you rock. Thanks to my coaches for some great
teams, four years of soccer and rugby has been
unreal. Thanks for the memories boys. I'll nev-
er forget you guys. TREMBLANT. oh what
a ruckus that was. Thanks for the nickname
Cam. that one really stuck. Thanks again to ev-
en one for everything, one love, and good luck
wherever life takes you.

"I don't think that was such a good idea..."
-Liam Brown

PEACEEEE

'd just like to thank all of my teachers from
jver the years: Mrs. Girvan, Dr. Leatch, and
everybody else - you know who you are.

I'd like to give a big shout out to Mr. Van Herk
for helping me sort out all of my university
stuff, and especially Ms. Somerville for putting
up with me for all these years and sticking with
me through all my various problems, it really
meant a lot.

Also I'd like to thank Ms. Wagar big time
for everything you've done for me. Helping
me out with university applications, and all
the other problems I've encountered over the
past few years. You know I really appreciated
it, and probably couldn't have made it this far
without you.

Thanks again to everyone.
Keep it real.

Music defines my life more and more with age.
It will flow through me forever. I will never be
anything but a musician. Five years, ten years,
fifteen years from now I will still be making
music.

As I move forward, I will never forget the valu-
able lessons taught to me by my teachers. Mr.
Martin, Mr. Reid. Dr. Leatch. thank you for the
time you spent teaching me life's lessons. To
my friends, thanks for the great times, I will
remember them. To my loving family: you are
my treasure, without you I am but a shell of a
man. The three of you. father, sister, mother,
have always supported me, and so I will sup-
port you. I hope to always be by your side. I
will continue to make music.

Thank you RSGC for a great three years.

To my best friend, my brother, James Kruk, I
will always be there for you.

Quotes to follow:

Without music life would be a mistake.

- Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

There's music in the sighing of a reed;
There's music in the gushing of a rill;
There's music in all things, if men had ears:
Their earth is but an echo of the spheres.

- Lord Byron

I've had an amazing six years at this school
and I will remember them always. Than! t(,
my parents, brothers, friends, teachers, md
faculty.

Be who you are and say what you feel, bee
those who mind don't matter and those ho
matter don't mind. - Dr. Seuss

Micha^t Hamel

L s like it's finally over. It's been a good
ru >oys. I'll miss this place. Shout outs to my
te : Chiu, Weldon, Morrow. Goad, Boyle.
H iian. Sparky, Nigel, Boright, Trinetti. Mo-
ri Rosenberg, FMac, OJ, and the rest of you
ki v who you are... Sorry if I missed you. I
k all you guys. Thanks to Nicola, Hilary,
Ji tnd Robyn for the support, and thanks to
K' ly for making '09 the best year yet. Witty
ci iment. Closing statement.

I would like to thank my loving parents for
all their advice and support over my 7 years
at RSGC. Kitty, you have been so valuable as
a second mother to me my entire life. To my
brother, and best friend. Christopher, I would
not have been able to achieve the same amount
of success if it weren't for your love and sup-
port. I am so glad you decided to live at home
for my final year of high school. My class-
mates are to be commended for making school
enjoyable. I hope to keep in touch with all of
you. Last but not least, I appreciate every one
of my teachers who have encouraged and in-
spired me during these past 7 years, especially
Mr. Jamieson who had to put up with my sing-
ing throughout my entire tenure at Royal St.
George's.

"If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue.
Or walk with Kings -nor lose the common touch.
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you.
If all men count with you. but none too much;
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And - which is more - you'll be a Man."

-Rudyard Kipling

Silent Memories

Well everyone, this is it. It's been four years
since I first walked into RSGC. I never imag-
ined that this school would change me the way
that it did in those four short years. I consider
myself very gifted to have attended a school
filled with so many opportunities and won-
derful people. I'd like to thank the teachers
of RSGC for the preparation they've given
me, not only for university, but also for life. I
will forever carry your teachings with me. I'd
also like to thank my peers. I consider myself
truly blessed to have known such upstanding
Georgians as you. Without your constant en-
couragement and support I would be a very
different person than I am today. I wish you
the best of luck in the coming years, and hope
that you will look back on them with the same
fondness that I do.

"I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have
been to me. I'd like to be the help that you've
been always glad to be; I'd like to mean as
much to you each minute of the day, as you
have meant, old friend of mine, to me along
the way."

-Edgar A. Guest

They say a family that plays together, stays to-
gether. And one that walks apart just falls apart.
So, together we stand, divided we fall. United,
we form Voltron and take on all. Let's move.
Yes, the birds left the nest. I'm all grown up I
gotta fly with the rest. Best of the best is what
we strive to be. A legacy is what we trying to
leave. Let's say goodbye to the past. The fu-
ture's here at last. University's coming. A new
beginning. The truth is speaking. You should
listen cause we are so glorious. Victorious. We
take what we want we born warriors.

Silent Memories

"Just because nobody complains

doesn't mean all parachutes are

perfect"

re's a lot I want to say. so I'll get the small-
out of the way: I had a great time - too
h to tell in such little space!

h few exceptions. I'd like to thank the
hers whose courses I found difficult. I'd
to thank them for continuing to push me to
eed (or at least pass), even when I would
much more preferred them to let me quit,
hanks to all the teachers who gave every-
g, even to an uninterested student - Ms.
reshy, Mme DeBlois. Mr. D'Arcy and Mr.
n.

linuing that thread, it's the school's culture
>erseverance that will probably influence
he most in the years to come. Nobody lets
lust quit, just give up, just sit the hard times
The school has provided me with so many
ue opportunities (some I retroactively re-
passing up) that I can't imagine who I'd be
1 ended up someplace else. Sensei Miller's
program. Mr. Farrar's history lessons, Mr.
on's librarian wisdom - all of these have
L'd shape who I am today.

nittedly, I'm still uncertain about my role
le universe, but I'm much better prepared
.lapt to the road I walk to find it.

T inks for all the adventures.
J; i nes Kruk

We can talk about it now

It's the same old riddle, only starting from the

middle

I'd fix it but I don't know how

Well, we could try to reason, but you might
think it treason

One voice for all, echoing along the hall

Don't give up on Father Clock

We can talk about it now

The Band

Kruk

Since arriving at RSGC in Grade 4, 1 have had
a blast in this community. Seeing faces come
and go throughout the years, the memories
shared are too many to re-count. However,
they are far from silent. Most people will put
thank-you's in this thing but I'd like to mix it
up and go for some apologies. To my friends,
sorry for all of those hours of frustration I
may have caused when you kept explaining
the same math solution over and over. To my
teachers, sorry for all the antics I've caused in
the past years, (you know I don't mean it). But
to my parents, I will say thank you for giving
me the opportunity to come to this school.

Nine years of my life. gone. If I could do it
again, would I? Probably not. I am excited
and eager to take the next big steps of my life.
Cheers to Mr. D'Arcy (RSGCBHL Rough-
necks), to Mr. Holdsworth (bless his heart), to
Mr. Jamieson, to Mr. Donnelly (for the jokes),
to Ms. Kaye (for the food), to Ms. Miller (for
making me do all of those competitions), and
especially to Mr. Hannaford (happy trails).

When I reflect on all those ups and downs, I re-
member: "A life spent making mistakes is not
only more honorable, but more useful than a
life spent doing nothing."

- Brendan Lee!

I came to RSGC in grade seven and am now
leaving in grade 12. I'd like to thank all my
teachers over the years for making my school
experience a good one. Support the golf team
(you'll love Wednesdays) and the hockey
team. I'd like to give a shout to the ball hockey-
league, may you continue to thrive. Go Choice.
Also thank you to Mr. Hutton for giving us
shelter all these years in the library. It has be-
come my second dwelling.

"The Tassle was worth the hassle"
Unknown

Peace ,

Geordie Lounsbery

Author

Having been at RSGC since grade five, it has
definitely been a large part, and a good part of
m\ life. It seems like I have been at RSGC
forever, but now that I look back, the high-
school part of it has been a blur of mostly good
times! But I am glad to say that I am happy
that it is finally over and surely won't miss the
almost never ending stream of assignments or
evensongs on a bad day. I would like to say
thank-you to all my teachers and friends who
have helped me along the way. Without you I
don't think 1 would be where I am today, which
1 can say is pretty comfortable. Well. ..maybe
aside from the Saturday and after school
classes; thanks Ms. Girvan and Mr. D! Also,
a shout out to the Grads of '09. you guys have
been an awesome group to go through these
years with and I hope to stay in touch; great
times in Squamish and Mexico which I will
never forget. Peace RSGC, I hope you live on
strong!

Being at RSGC since grade eight I've learned
a lot. At the begining of grade eight I think I
spoke a maximum of three words, in the first
three months. Now. I can be one of the more
disruptive kids in the class. (My apologies
to my teachers.) Many teachers have helped
me get through high school successfully and
in particular. I would like to recognize Mr.
Jamieson as well as Mr. Schroder. Although
they are my teachers they have also been
amazing role models and have impacted my
life more than they could ever imagine. Hockey
has always been a big part of my life and this
didn't stop once I came to RSGC. in fact I have
always participated on the hockey team, on top
of my other commitments. I feel I will be set up
well for university due to the courses I chose
and the teachers who taught them. I find that
RSGC it is extremely difficult to not do well,
as the teachers care so much about the students
and how they do in the future.

Thanks for the great time!

Silent Memories

When I first came to RSGC in grade ni,
never thought about the kind of person I \n
be in grade twelve. Here 1 am! I have lea
so much over these past four years. Mos
portantly, I have learned about myself,
ting through intense engineering classes
Mr. D'Arcy, hiking up to Machu Picchu
Mr. Shum and Ms. Gryfe-Seeley or but
schools in the Dominican Republic with
Ennis, are just a few of my fortunate m
ries. I would like to thank my teachers,
challenged me in every aspect of my acac
career, my peers, with whom I have deve
life-long friendships and most of all, m\
ents, for allowing me the privilege of at
ing such an amazing school and supportir
through all my endeavors. I will never 1
the experiences and lessons that I have le
through these years at RSGC.

ild

What lies behind us and what lies before ■ ire
small matters compared to what lies with as.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

dt/±

Mark Mitchell

Ii ty time at RSGC I found a community

tl I fit into, and wanted to. I could describe

ll years I spent at RSGC as ones that I will

n r forget, along with the friends I hope to

h from until I grow old. I truly feel that as

a eorgian the sky is the limit, but as Geor-

g is we can surpass all limits. RSGC not only

hi >ed produce intelligent boys, but well man-

iv ed, well-rounded and unique men. I am and

ai ays will be proud to say, "I am Georgian".

P How Georgian,
Max Moros.

I want to thank everyone who has supported
me through my years here at RSGC, especially
in these past couple of months, it's been a lot of
fun. Without you, I don't know where I would
be right now. I want to thank my teachers over
the years for putting up with me, especially
Ms. Ghoreshy, good luck with the twins and
thank you for everything you have done for
me over the past three years. Mum, Dad and
Katie - Thanks. Thanks to all the Prefects this
year for all your hard work, time and effort you
have put in.

A & N: Flowers. Mini Zamboni. DBC. Shout
out to R, JB's math class explosion. Oprah,
have fun in Hali. Max the Cat: snap-point "To
the b...". Cherryblasters. Equipe Joli. Shmam...

Get 'er done boys.

Is it possible to sum up the best six years of
your life in less than 250 words'? Probably not.
but I'll do my best.

My six years at RSGC have been amazing. I
have enjoyed every second of it, from my first
terrifying days in grade seven, to my final ones
in grade twelve. I would like to thank my fam-
ily; my Mom and Dad, and my sister Erin for
supporting me through my time at the Royal
College; I couldn't have imagined spending
them in a better place.

I would like to thank all the wonderful teach-
ers, advisors, and friends I have made during
my time at RSGC. You were the icing on top
of an already outstanding cake. To my friends
over in See House/ 128 and the Dragon's Lair
lunchtime crew. I will miss you, thanks for put-
ting up with me over the years.

It's hard to imagine that my days at RSGC are
numbered. No more 12 minute runs, George's
Burgers or fun times left for me here, but I
guess that all good things must come to an
end...

DWM

Everyone would gather on the twenty-fourth of
May sitting in the sand to watch the fireworks
display. Dancing fires on the beach, singing
songs together, although it's just a memory,
some memories last forever.

During these four years at RSGC, without a
doubt, I have gained more life experience than
I have academic knowledge. I have learned
more about myself than any other subject.
Discovering my weaknesses, especially my
carelessness, and working on them has been
my focus for these four years. Of course, this
wouldn't have been possible without the amaz-
ing efforts of my parents, for giving me this
opportunity. Mr. D'Arcy. for being my men-
tor, Mr. Fowler, for always telling me I am not
working at 100%, and Ms Miller, for improv-
ing all my aspects of my English. I want to
immortalize my gratitude towards these teach-
ers in this quote. I leave RSGC with one last
thought: it is God who gives us gifts, but it is
up to us to use them.

— /

Education maybe be a chore for most and you
could say it is for me too. But at this school it is
more than a proper education. It's a place where
recesses are postponed for conversations with
teachers about the Matrix. Where boys share
the greatest friendships, be it sports, debating,
or watching movies. These experiences shaped
my time at RSGC and I hope all the boys
leaving will feel the same.

Jake Rosenberg

The four years I've spent at RSGC have
opened a new world for me. I never knew that
I could create a website by myself, run a mile
in six minutes, or even complete an essay ... on
time! I have to thank all my teachers but a mas-
sive thanks to Mr. Shum for helping me sur-
vive throughout my time here. Lastly I'd like
to thank my best friends: Matt Weldon, Nigel
Schwartz, Max Moros, Mike Hamel, James
Boyle, Sep Banai, David McCarthy, Adam
Hamilton, Michael Chiu, Oliver Jones, and
anyone else I forgot. Grade 12 here wouldn't
have been the same without you guys.

I love RSGC. I am going to miss even
about it, but I know I will remain close : he
school forever.

I would like to thanks my Mom, Dad. 5
all of my friends and teachers, but I \ ild
like so especially like to thank Mr. !
for getting me through my first year. I
thank him enough for everything he has
I would also like to thank Mr. Schrode for
always being a nice guy and I am going to iss
talking sports with him. Ms. Miller for heli ng
me out and being a great teacher. Also. 1 v. M
to thank Dr. Newton. He really pushed nit to
be creative and believe in myself, and I can'i
thank him enough for that because it has an. I is
going to change my life.

I would like to finish with a quote that I have
lived by and always will. "Man up. especially
in scenarios that need manning up in."

luld like to take this opportunity to thank
vone who has impacted my life at RSGC:
family, my friends, and the teachers and
here. Thanks for all the great times.

" is is not the end. it is not even the begin-
n of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of
tl Kginning." - Winston Churchill

Silent Memories

I've had some pretty bomb times at RSGC.
Even though I wasn't too keen on coming at
the beginning. I couldn't imagine it any differ-
ently. I'd like to thank my parents and teachers
for putting up with me and helping me when I
really needed it. I'd also like to thank all my
boys.... you know who you are. TBLANT....

good times short but so sweet. Squa-

mish so live. And all the other good times.

I'm looking forward to next year but I'm gunna
miss ya'll. Peace out.

Alexander Samworth

I've only been at RSGC for four years, hut in
that time I've had the opportunity to meet so
many great people and be involved in so many
great things. I want to thank my parents for
sending me here and supporting me through-
out it all. Also all of the great teachers who
helped me get through these four years as eas-
ily as possible. Good times on senior hockey
and rugby, thanks to Mr. D for coaching and
advising me for the past two years. Thanks to
al the guys for making it such a fun place to
be. RSGCBHL. Squamish. Grad Trip. I'm very
thankful for the time I spent here and I will al-
ways remember my time at RSGC.

Wait I'm Graduating? What is this?

Eight years I've spent at RSGC and they have
been as crazj as ever. To my parents - Thank
you for sending me here and always supporting
me. To my teachers - Thank you for always be-
ing there to make sure I did my absolute best.

A special thanks to. Mr. Rankin "the Ranki-
nator" always helping keep school interesting,
in his own way. Mr. D'Arcy being there right
from the start to lay the groundwork. As well
as Dale and Ms. Wagar who always made time
spent out of the classroom, amusing to say the
least.

We all still have a long road ahead of us and
I know we will all find success in some way.
Just remember to live life with no regrets.

As a joker once said, "Why so serious?"

"I get up every morning determined to
both change the world and have one
hell of a good time. Sometimes this
makes planning my day difficult."

E.B. White

It's been three years since I first came to RSGC
and it has been great! I'm going to miss play-
ing football during lunch, Apollo, and all my
friends. I have learned so much over these past
few years and there are times when the going
gets tough. But just stick to it and these times
will fly by. I want to thank everyone here for
these superb high school years. Thank you!

I have been here for a very long time. F S(H
is legit, it made me a better person for en
years, then there was that one year...

Now I'm going to university, and it's all t
to my parents, my great teachers, and m\
friends. I'll never forget my days at RSG'
I know that I have only benefited beca
them. They're fit right?

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I an'l thank everyone enough, friends,
le hers, and others. I am ridiculously proud
K til myself, and my class, truly Georgian.

I ise the bridge that carried you over'
-■orge Colman

I was a little apprehensive when I first walked
through the junior school doors in grade seven,
not knowing what to think of this new school.
But my newfound friends in my peers and in
the faculty made the adjustment very easy.
I have seen both highs and lows in my time
here at the school, and would like to thank
my friends and family for sticking by my side
through all of them. I have had a great time
at RSGC over the past six years and would not
change it for the world. I wish the best to all
of my fellow grads and hope that we may have
many more great times together in our future.

Silent Memories

These past six years at RSGC have been in-
credible ...I can't believe it's all over.

Thanks to all my teachers for putting up with
me and teaching me. and to all the boys for the
countless good times. Special thanks to my
parents for sending me here, and to everyone
else that has supported me over the years. It's
been a blast.

Keep on Rockin' in the Free World

Peace

Fellow Grads of 2009, it's time to move out. We must now find our own way. We

may be in darkness a little dazed and confused, but I can see the light. It has truly

been an honour to grow, fight and learn alongside of every one of you. You have

each become one of the sixty-four brothers I never had. Even if at times we had

our differences, every one of you will have your own place in my memory and,

regardless of the cheesy factor, also in my heart. RSGC has been a home to us all;

we arrived as a diverse group of people, and now we part ways equally independent,

striving for success and happiness. The only difference now is we are all Georgians.

We are about to travel down separate paths. Some of you I may not see again for a

very long time. But, when our paths do cross, no matter how far down the road, I

will greet you as a fellow Georgian and as a brother.

As Mr. Hannaford would say, "Goodbye, good luck and God bless."

Head Prefect
Liam Morrow

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Awards

Awards l/l

Under 16 Volleyball

MIP

Georgian Sport

MVP

Blake Lee Whiling
Kjell Pladsen
Derek Woods

Senior Basketball

MIP Wilson Waterman

Georgian Sport Louis Floras

Bowlby Trophy Michael Diplock

Senior Volleyball

MIP Ben Ken-
Georgian Sport Daniel Krawczyk
Senior Volleyball Award Alex Samworth

Under 16 Soccer

MIP Logan Semple

Georgian Sport Ryan Lapchies

MVP Andrew Irwin

Senior Soccer

MIP Corey Trinetti

Georgian Sport Mark Ammendolia

Edward Assaf Trophy Eric Snucins

Senior Cross Country

MIP

Georgian Sport

Ferguson Award for Excellence

in cross country running

Evan Batten- Cotte
Derek Mollenhauer
James Tremayne

Under 16 A Basketball

MIP Logan Semple

Georgian Sport Mackenzie Rich

MVP Derek Woods

Under 16 Hockey

MIP Nicholas Campney

Georgian Sport Rob Mosley

MVP Gavin Francisco

Senior Hockey

MIP Rylie Cook

Georgian Sport Will Bryant
Liam Brown

McMaster Trophy David McCarthy

Alpine Ski

MIP Hartley Vibert

John Kerr Leadership Award Chas Beatty

Connor Gordon

Trusler Ski trophy Carson White

Judo

MVP Sho Miller

Senior School Track

MIP John Ross Briggs

Georgian Sport Mao Yamanaka

RK Fraser Trophy Track and James Tremayne
Field MVP

Under 16 B Basketball

MIP Sam Calderone

Georgian Sport Nico Arnsten

MVP Stuart Rolston

Under 16 Golf

MIP Luke Stein

Georgian Sport Marshall Hanmer

MVP Kevin McLafferty

l/z The Georg

Senior Golf

MIP Mike Hamel

Georgian Sport Brandon Jones

MVP Nic D'Alessandro

Athletic Awards

Baseball

MIP Jake Rosenberg

Georgian Sport Nick Medline

WE Wilson Sr Baseball Award Theo Milosevic

Under 16 Badminton

MIP

Graham Muncaster

Georgian Sport

Michael Holman

David Reeser Badminton Trophy

James Ratcliffe

Under 16 Rugby

MIP

Ryan Lapsehies

Georgian Sport

McKenzte Rich

MVP

Logan Semple

Senior Rugby

MIP

Connor Farrow

Matt Weldon

Georgian Sport

Elliott Boake

Maxym Moros

Sr Rugby Award

Matt Bunston

Richard Hogarth

Grade 9 Athlete: JS Robinson

James Tremayne

Trophy

Grade 10 Athlete: AC Tudhope

Andrew Irwin

Trophy

Logan Semple

Grade 1 1 Athlete

Noah Perlmutar

Michael Diplock

Grade 12 Athlete: JS Housser

Eric Snucins

Trophy

Carson White

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Grade 7B

Alex Cleveland

Joe Hall

Luke Hoover

Nicholas Jackson Chornenki

Michael Kryshtalskyj

Noah Luder

Jonathan Squibb

Stuart Sylvester

Thomas Trusler

Alec Tulett

Bradley Walker

Jordan Yan

Grade 7D

Cameron Bellamy

Graeme Buchanan

Owen Burry

Chay Curtosi

Reid Hannaford

Ian Harbell

Donald Lau

Nick Lind

Oliver Mann

Colin Mclntyre

Patrick Quaggin-Smith

Ethaniel Singal

Leo Timmins

Grade 8A

Michael Baldanza

Francis Blair
Connor Browne

Isaac Chien

Graham Davies

James Durham

Julian Geneen

Michael Holman

Jakson Inwentash

Simon Liu

Anthony Mariano

Kevin McLafferty

Ben McLaughlin

William Phillips

Boyd Somerville

Louis Vassos

Hartley Vibert

Grade 8P

Joshua Blake

James Bray

Duncan Clokie

James Crompton

Zachary Crooks

George Graham

Scott Knowles
Blake Lee-Whiting

Tuan Nguyen

Kjell Pladsen
Spencer Swayze

Derek Woods
Mao Yamanaka

Junior School
Proficiency Awards

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Ian Harbell
Valedictorian

Good morning
parents, teachers,
Ms. Kirkland, Junior
School students, and
my fellow grade 8
graduates. First, I'd
like to start by thank-
ing my classmates
for allowing me the
honor of speaking on
behalf of them on this important day. Although
some of us have been at RSGC from the time our
feet could barely touch the floor while we sat in
the chapel pews, and others were considered new
boys merely two years ago, we will all be leaving
the Junior School today feeling equally Georgian.

For the past two years I have had a great time
and learned a lot. Also, I have made new buddies
and bonded with them. So how did we bond? We
bonded through a variety of different activities.
For example, when our grade traveled up north to
Camp Wanakita this past February, we had a great
time tobogganing together, chilling in the dining
hall and watching Mr. Algarvio's kids' movie
collection on the bus. Or when we were sitting in
class during a "work period" trying to get away
with playing Armegettron Advanced with our
sometimes inappropriate usernames. Together our
grade always seems to have a great time whether
it's traveling to New York City for a band trip,

England for a Choir Tour, or various places across
Canada for sports tournaments.

We have also bonded through the tough
times; like sitting working on our BTT portfolio,
or a 90 question French sheet, or cleaning the
tables for lunch duty.

We also have had the same set of teachers of
the past 2 years. In class we learned how to find
the volume of a sphere, the causes of the industrial
revolution, how to play the note A on the saxo-
phone, and how to conjugate the French verb pou-
voir in the present and past tense, but the most im-
portant things we learned were not academic: we
learned to "work hard, then play hard", we have
learned "to keep a distance from killer elephant
seals", we tried to learned about "a teacher's love
life", we have learned "how to pound it and lock
it", and we have learned "that teachers who have
their own boys know what we're up to".

Today we take these important memories
with us as we start a new stage in our life. For the
past two years we have looked across the tarmac
at the senior school and wondered what goes on
inside. In less than three months we will put on
our new navy blazers and get ready to find out.
We look forward to doubling our class with all
the new boys who will be joining us next year, the
new friendships that will be formed and the old
ones that we will continue to build on. We look

forward to more independence and opportuni-
ties to learn from our mistakes. But most of all
we look forward to continuing to become young
Georgian Men.

We have had a lot of support throughout the
past few years. I know that none of us could have
made it this far without the unconditional love and
encouragement from our parents. We thank them
for; early morning drop-offs, being our biggest
fans at sports events, attending our music concerts
and helping with homework. We would also like
to thank the dedicated and welcoming teachers,
Ms Kirkland for her advice, Mr. Hannaford for his
enthusiastic support, the Kitchen Staff for break-
fast sandwiches and their warm smiles at lunch,
and the entire RSGC staff.

So as we sit here today in our red blazers
for the last time, I encourage you to reflect on
everything you have learned from your time here;
whether it's learning how to tie a tie, how to shake
somebody's hand with confidence, the importance
of looking someone in the eye, how to show grati-
tude, treating others with kindness, or showing the
best of yourself. We may not realize it today, but
we are leaving the Junior School with so many
valuable lessons. Now it's our job to continue ap-
plying them.

Thank You

Awards I /-J

Grade 3 Award
Grade 4 Award

Grasley Award . Grade 5 Award
G.D. Hay Award, Grade 6 Award
Junior Music Award
Scott Kovas Award , Grade 7 Award
J.B.E. Garstang Award, English
Mathematics Award
French Award
St. George's Society Award
Science Award

Leigh McCarthy Gossage Award, Acting
John R. Latimer Award. Public Speaking
Leslie Taylor Award, Most Improved Chorister
Georgian Parents' Guild Most Improved Instrumental-
ist Award
Georgian Parents' Guild Best Instrumentalist Award

John D. Allen Religious Award

John L. Bradley Award, Best Chorister

John Birkett Art Award

Max Denis Community Service Award

Perfect Attendance Award

Matthew Furnish
Patrick Bemhard
Nicholas Ramsubik
Otis Moore
David Vassos
Adrian Mahjour
Bradley Walker
Jordan Yan
Ian Bryant

Michael Kryshtalskyj
Reid Hannaford
Reid Hannaford
Reid Hannaford
Nick Balan
Donald Lau

Reid Hannaford Michael
Kryshtalskyj
Luke Hoover
Owen Burry
Jamie Heath
Michael Kryshtalskyj
Andrew Kim
Alex Harper

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Junior School
Grade 8 Graduation

Prize Day

Georgian Parents' Guild Award
Awarded to the boy who most exemplifies the motto
of our founding Headmaster, Jack Wright, "manners
maketh men".

Dr. Paul D. Steinhauer Memorial

Awarded to the boy who best displays leadership by

example.

L.B.J. Rothwell Award

Donated by Mr. L.B.J. Rothwell and awarded to the

boy who shows the greatest detenninatit >n

Hal Hannaford Award

Awarded to the boy who continually demonstrates
kindness, gratefulness, generousity of spirit, and an
ability to see the best in others. This Georgian is an
inspiration to those around him.

Junior Georgian Award

Awarded to the boy who best represents the high-
est qualities expected of a boy at Royal St. George 's
College, in academics, music, ethics, deportment, and
cooperation. This is the highest award given in the
Junior School.

Valedictorian

Michael Kryshtalskyj

Owen Burn

Alec Tuletl

Iain Bryant

Reid Hannaford

Ian Harbell

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Awards I//

Physical Education

Grade 9 Physical Education Award

Grade 10 Physical Education Award

Grade 1 1 Physical Education Award

Graham Muncaster
Sam Dyson
Erik Snucins

Grade 9 French Literature Award Nick Medline
Grade 10 French Literature Award Sam Dyson
Grade 1 1 French Literature Award Chuck Burger

Visual Art

Grade 9 Art Award Allan Cao

Grade 10 Art Award Jaipal Singh

Grade 1 1 Art Award Fraser Itamunoala

Instrumental Music

Junior Music Award Kyle Kim

Intermediate Music Award Mark Kryshtalskyj

Choral Music

Grade 9 Choral Award Joselito Maldonado

Grade 10 Choral Award Jonathan Pepper

Grade 1 1 Choral Award Michael Hoad

Drama

Richard Holdsworth Senior Drama James Gagne
Award

Best Supporting Actor Award David Perl

Junior Drama Award Mackenzie Rich

English

Grade 9 English Award

Grade 10 English Award

Grade 1 1 English Award

Grade 9 Public Speaking Award

Grade 10 Public Speaking Award

Grade 1 1 Public Speaking Award

Modern Languages
Grade 10 Spanish Award

Grade 1 1 Spanish Award

Grade 9 French Language Award

Grade 1 0 French Language

Grade 1 1 French Language

Graham Muncaster
Sam Dyson
Nigel Schwartz
Nick Medline
Robbie Barnett-
Kemper
Matthew Weldon

Andrew Burt
Chas Beatty
Will Barton
Matt D'Arcy
Owen Evans
Michael Hoad

Canadian & World Studies

Grade 1 1 Latin

Grade 10 History

Grade 1 1 American History

Grade 1 1 World History

Grade 1 1 Law

World Religions Award

Grade 9 Canadian Geography Award

Grade 10 Geography Contest

Grade 10/11 Physical Geography

Grade 9 Career Studies

Grade 9/10 Civics

Business
Grade 10 Intro to Business
Grade 1 1 Business Award

Math

Pythagorean Award

Grade 9 Math Award

Grade 10 Math Award

Grade 10 Enriched Math Award

Grade 1 1 Math Award

Grade 1 1 Enriched Math Award

Science

Grade 9 Science Award

Grade 10 Science Award

Grade 1 1 Biology Award

Grade 1 1 Chemistry Award

Grade 1 1 Physics Award

Grade 1 1/12 Earth and Space Science

Award

Wilson Waterman
Owen Evans
Michael Hoad
Alex Samworth
Oliver Jones
James Kruk
James Kruk
Graham Muncaster
Denis Evans
Adam Penn
Peter Ng
Chas Beatty
Graham Muncaster
Graham Muncaster
Reble

Alex Marks
Chris Black

Mackenzie Rich
John Ross Briggs
Juhan Kim
Mark Kryshtalskyj
Jaipal Singh
Chris Black

Graham Muncaster
Owen Evans
Nigel Schwartz
Chris Black
Chris Black
Alex Samworth

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Senior School
Proficiency Awards

The Stuart Warren Memorial Award Mike Hamel

This scholarship, presented in memory of Stuart

Warren, is awarded to a student entering the graduating

class who exemplifies the qualities of Stuart, and by all

accounts was a true Georgian.

MacLennan Robinson Scholarship Carson White

Awarded in memory of David N. MacLennan and

John "Robbie" Robinson. Awarded to the student who

meets current RSGC academic standards, is involved

in a variety of extra curricular activities, and judged to

be well liked by his peers.

The Andrew Drillis Award Charlie Burns

Given in memory of Andrew Drillis. who was

tragically killed after his grade 12 year. This a ward is

presented to the student who has great enthusiasm for

the school's extra curricular program.

The Carol Lucas Memorial Award David Munro

Awarded in memory of Carol Lucas: a longtime

parent, guild member and friend of RSGC. This

award is presented annually to the student entering

his graduating year and who is considered to be a true

ambassador of the College.

The Colgate Book Award Haven Renaud

The Colgate Book A ward, presented annually to a

student in grade 1 1 who has achieved high academic

distinction while exhibiting a particular skill in public

speaking and/or creative or journalistic writing.

The Headmaster's Medal Graham Muncaster
Awarded to the student achieving the highest academic-
standing in grade 9.

The Founder's Medal Mark Kryshtalskyj
Awarded to the student achieving the highest academic
standing in grade 1 0.

The Chairman's Medal Severin Tsuji
Awarded to the student achieving the highest academic
standing in grade 1 1.

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Art
T-Bu Grieve Grade 12 Art Award James Boyle

Business
Grade 12 Economics Mark Mitchell

Computer Science
Senior Engineering Award Chris Black

Mark Mitchell
Max Moros
Rothman Ng
Steven Tsuji
Matt Weldon

Drama

Senior Drama Award James Gagne
Best Supporting Actor Award James Gagne

Grade 12 Environment & Conor Gordon
Resource Management

English

John Kerr Grade 12 English

Award

Grade 12 Creative Writing Award

The Arthur Pegler Cup
The John R. Latimer Public
Speaking Award

Canadian & World Studies

Grade 1 2 Geomatics

Grade 1 2 AP Human Geography

Award

Grade 12 Canadian & World

Issues Award

Grade 12 Canadian History

Grade 12 World History

Grade 1 1/12 Classical

Civilizations

Haven Renaud

Michael Chiu
Will Barton
Matt Weldon
Nigel Schwartz

Chris Bass
Corey Trinetti
Mark Ammendolia
Mark Ammendolia

Oliver Jones
Chris Bass
Alex Antunes

Math

Grade 12 Data Management

Grade 12 Advanced Functions

Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors

Grade 12 AP Calculus

Jock Armitage Senior Math Prize

Steven Betcherman
Jaipal Singh
Steven Betcherman
Chris Black
Chris Black
Rothman Ng

Senior Schoo
Graduation

Modern Languages
Grade 1 2 French Language Oliver Jones

Award Theo Milosevic
Grade 12 Spanish Award Will Barton
Wes Brown

Music
Senior Choral Award Theo Milosevic
Senior Music Award James Gagne

Physical Education
Grade 1 2 Exercise Science Award Steven Betcherman

Elliot Boake

Science

Grade 12 Biology

Grade 12 Chemistry

Grade 12 Earth & Space Science

Grade 1 2 Physics

Wheeler Cup

Alexander
Samworth
Chris Black
Steven Betcherman
Chris Black
Chris Black

Religious

Acolyte Award Oliver Jones

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The Wynn Bulterworth Award Liam Morrow
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Eric Butterworth. parents of Wynn.
first Head Prefect ofRSGC and awarded annually to the Head
Prefect of the current year.

The J.L. Bradley Award Paolo Griffin
To the person who makes the greatest contribution to the RSGC Brendan Lee

music program.

The Robert Bradley Award James Boyle
To the senior school student who has continued to ser\'e
faithfully the Church.

The Guild Trophy

Donated by the Georgian Parents ' Guild to the boy who is

outstanding in character, games, and scholarship.

Severin Tsuji

The Manon McDowell Trophy Mark Ammendoha
To the boy who has demonstrated the greatest all-round David McCarthy
contribution in scholarship, deportment and sports

The von Teichman Award Elliot Boake

An award donated by the von Teichman family and presented

to a member of the graduating class who. throughout his career

at RSGC has achieved substance academic imprtn ement

while exemplifying the Georgian spirit through leadership.

participation and ci\ lilt} .

Steven Betcherman
Alexander Samworth

The Barry Pepper Memorial Award

In memory of Barry Pepper who was a parent, long time Board

member and ardent supporter of the school. It is given to a

member of the graduating class to support his educational

ambitions. The recipient will excel academically . and through

his achievements, will have enhanced the reputation of the

College

The Georgian Spirit Award - Ian Lomax Memorial Michael Hamel
To recognize and foster within the student body those qualities
such as concern, participation, accomplishment, pride and
leadership that are a part of the Georgian spirit.

The Governor General's Medal Chris Black
A warded to the graduating student who has achieved the
highest academic standing

The Chairman's Award

Presented by the Chairman of the Board, to the boy in

the Senior Class who excels in integrity, dependability.

resourcefulness and inittam c.

Mark Mitchell

The J.L. Wright Medal

Awarded to the boy/man who best exemplifies the motto A

Manners Maketh Men. This award was donated to RSGC in

1 978 in tribute to our Headmaster Emeritus Mr. Jack Wright.

who was the first recipient in the year of his retirement.

David Munro

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Liam Morrow
Head Prefect

Georgians, broth-
ers. We have come to the
end of the road we call life
here at RSGC. No more
school uniforms, assem-
blies or hecklings with
regards to a pair of white
socks. No more 'Mini-
tests" and no more atten-
dance.. .No more teachers
who pour their souls into
your success, one on one
extra help sessions or review packages that are the reason
you didn't fail that physics or chemistry exam. No more
trips to Stan's or Steve's or even ice cream from Phil. When
we have all moved on there will be things that we will miss,
and maybe things that we won't. What I can guarantee you
will remember is your friends, and the guys beside you.
Take the time, right now to turn to the guys sitting next to
you and shake hands.

I want to thank everyone in this room today and
even those who may not be here, our teachers, families and
friends, for your support, patience and understanding. Even
though we like to think we did this alone, it could not have
happened without you. Thank you.

There is something magnificent about this school.
Something unique. We have no turf or field, and yet we
prevailed, most recently, in rugby over a team that unlike
us has every facility possible for the training of its athletes.
We have no track to run on. but have recently produced
enormously talented track and field and cross country teams
that have performed at a provincial level. Our ski team,
coming from an extremely small school in comparison with
others who compete, has won provincial medals in the last
few years. Practice may make perfect, but I say, heart and
determination here at RSGC make a Georgian. All of you
have shown heart and determination this year, and not only
in sports, in every aspect of life here, every single day. My
friends, you are true Georgians, never forget it. You are not
just a graduate, to be lumped in with all other high school
graduates, UCC Grads, Crescent Grads, Havergal Grads,
you my friends are Georgians. We may be leaving the stu-
dent community, but we are joining a wider community of
Georgians.

Mr. Hannaford brought the motto 'Known and Loved'
to RSGC. What is known and loved? Let me draw on my
own experience. It was the beginning of Gr 7 and I really
didn't know anyone, yet I had managed to acquire the nick-
name, to my dismay, of mullet. I decided to join a club first
term, so 1 chose debating. On my first appearance after even-

song I met the teacher who ran the club. The teacher was
Mr. Morris Reid. I only participated in this club for the first
term and I did not see much of Mr. Reid for the rest of gr 7
or gr 8 and I sadly never had the opportunity to experience
one of his courses. What really affected me was, on my first
day in the senior school I was walking down the steps, leav-
ing Ketchum Hall. Towards me walked Mr. Reid, I smiled
and said "hello", he returned the smile and replied, "Hello
Liam!" as if I was still in his debating club back at the be-
ginning of gr 7. 1 was stunned. It's true what people say, the
smallest thing can make the biggest difference. From all the
amazing things teachers at this school have given to me and
done for me, I believe Mr. Reid gave me the most. He taught
me what it means to be 'Known and Loved'.

We have come to the end of the road we call life here
at RSGC. but the road doesn't end here. For some of us, we
have reached a fork in the road while for others it is only a
bend. At that fork or around that corner is your new begin-
ning. You can never come back along this road, but who
said roads cannot cross?

Stay true, stay Georgian

And to borrow from Mr. Hannaford, "Goodbye, good
luck and God bless."

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Wesley Brown
Valedictorian

Good evening ladies
and gentleman. I hope
everyone is enjoying
themselves as much as
they can on those benches.
It gives me great honor
to be able to represent
my entire grade as this
year's valedictorian, and
it is difficult to, because
even though we have such
a tight knit group, there
is a lot of diversity amongst us. I consider myself diverse,
among a few other things, so I hope I can encompass a little
bit from everyone in the grade. There are a lot of people
in this room and outside of it as well, that deserve a ton of
recognition, and every graduate of this class owes more than
we could possibly know to some of these people. I would
just like to thank everyone in attendance today, and send out
my condolences to those poor souls who couldn't make it.

Our high school career began with the trip up to
Ahmek in grade nine. This was vital to learn key leadership
and social skills. I commend the school on instating the
Ahmek trip, and certainly hope they will continue it in the
future. Camp Ahmek has actually played a huge role in
shaping my future, as I am off next year to study Outdoor
Recreation at Lakehead University. Camp is a great place to
meet new friends and start lasting relationships, something
each one of us has had to do since arriving at RSGC. I was
a new boy in grade 7. and everyone here was a new boy at
one point, many coming in grade 9. Everyone here knows
what the feeling is like, at a new school, with a bunch of
kids and teachers you don't know, and you feel clueless as
how to do up this damn tie. What might have taken months
of getting comfortable with each other was accomplished in
a few days up in Algonquin Park. Our trip to Squamish in
grade 1 1 solidified these ties even more. The life lessons we
learned from these trips will be necessary for the rest of our
lives. The trust, teamwork and leadership knowledge we all
obtained was expressed at school and I know will be vital
for many future instances.

It is such a privilege to be standing here in front of
you, and it is all thanks to my classmates. RSGC is so great
because of its size, and the community that has been based
around it. We all arrived here in different school years, all
from different schools with different backgrounds. And
next year we will all go off to different places to study a
variety of subjects and programs. We are all individuals,
but as Georgians, we are one in the same. Everyone in the
grade contributes something, each a puzzle piece that all
fit together into the web of the RSGC community. The
outstanding faculty here has allowed us the freedom and
comfort to be these individuals, by working with each one
of us according to our own personal style. By keeping us in
line, while being lenient and understanding, each and every
one of our teachers has shaped us, in one way or another,
into the men we are today. Royal St. George's boasts the
most well rounded mix of extra-curricular, academics and
athletics of any other boys schools in Toronto. Georgians
are proud to go here, to sport the school crest on their tie or
blazer, proud to build schools overseas and give recognition
to our school, and we're the most proud to wear our name
and number on the back of a school jersey.

During our high school careers, I believe it is safe
to say most of us, if not all, pondered and contemplated
about our position at RSGC. Would I have been better off
going somewhere else? A public school? A bigger school?
A boarding school? Homeschool? Well I can state right
now, with the full accordance of my fellow graduates, at
this point, there is nowhere else we would have rather been
schooled at. Sometimes the grass looks greener on the other
side, but all those other schools are just artificial turf. The
utmost gratitude has to go to our parents. Gratitude was a
big theme in the last couple of years here, and I stand here,
never more grateful as I am today for what I have been
given, and in tum what I am able to give back because of
it. Our parents sent us here without an aim, without a clue,
and without style. And we have successfully obtained all of
those, while keeping our virtues at heart. Whether you are
Daytime Jeff Russell, and you're already leaving in only
your third year at the school, or you're Elliott the Beast
Boake and your finally leaving after a decade here, we have

all been bettered and have all matured greatly in our time,
long or short, at RSGC.

The reason I stand before you right now is because of
mistakes that I have made, what I've learned from them, and
because of the forgiveness and belief my elders and peers
have in me. The reason all 65 boys in the graduating class
are as you see them today is because of mistakes they have
made. As we've grown from boys to men - we've screwed
up, some of us more than others - but because RSGC has
allowed us to make and learn from these mistakes, we have
become a stronger group; a group who is now prepared
for the challenges that lie ahead. RSGC has given us the
strength and courage to see beyond the facade and not to
judge the man by his mistakes but by his integrity. Every
mistake is an opportunity, and it is clear that all of us have
seized many, if not all of these opportunities. I have learned
the greatest quality any one person can have, is honesty. No
matter what the situation or reason might be. honesty trumps
everything else. You can never worsen anything by being
honest, even if it may be brutal. Mark Twain, one of the
greatest writers ever, once said, "I never lie, that way I don't
have to remember what 1 said." Try it out, you just might
find out it works for you.

We all stand here no longer as the boys we were in the
junior school, but as men who have realized our faults and
corrected them, and strived to achieve more than anyone
could expect. This is the end of the most significant phase in
our lives to date, and just the beginning of the next chapter.
To quote the late, great Bob Marley. "The good times of
today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow." Interpret it as you
like, but I would ask everyone in this room to disprove this
quotation, and look back on each day of your life with pride,
no regrets. Once again many, many thanks to everyone
who came tonight to witness the end, and who believed in
us from the start. We are in debt to all of our parents and
teachers, and we will move on separately, but will still
always be Georgians at heart. Congratulations boys, we've
earned it.

One Love.

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So wh) was St. George picked for our
school's name? Here follows the lesson, or
A Tale of T\\ o Sehools. One Church and
One Headmaster.

When the founders of our school decided
to go ahead with their vision of creating a
choir school for boys they were torn over
the precise structure, location and name
for their enterprise. Dr. Healey Willan
advocated for the rather grand sounding
'Christchurch College' and other, even
more fantastic proposals were made.
Christchurch was such a popular choice
that stationary was even printed for the
projected school. Below is an example of
that letterhead, which became obsolete
almost immediately, that lives in our
Archives....

CHtlSTCHUtCH COLLEGE

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So what happened between Aurora and
Christchurch and Howland Avenue and
St. George's?

Another founder of our school, the
Reverend Kenneth Scott, knew of a church
in Toronto that had recently enlarged
its parish facilities to include classroom
space and suggested this site as an urban
alternative to Aurora, which already had
a large independent school for boys; St.
George's on-the-Hill, Islington. Today the
rector of that church is Fr. Myles Hunter,
father of Will in grade 1 1

Pictured above is St. George's as it stands
today, having been founded in the 1840's.
In a letter dated September 12, 1962-

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two full years before the school admitted
its first students- the former bishop of
Toronto, the Right Reverend Frederick
Wilkinson (pictured below with the former
Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Ramsay,
to the right) suggests 'the real possibility
that St. Alban's Church could be the
headquarters for St. George's College'.
This letter also lives in our Archives. Thus,
St. George's kept the name, but switched
sites.

But the narrative picks up again in 1990
when Mr. Hal Hannaford founded
Kingsway College School. The fledgling
independent school begain its teaching
mission using the facilities of St. George's
Church. The intended facilities for our
school gave birth to another excellent
school and prepared the way for our future
headmaster. One church, two schools, one
(former) headmaster.

One of the roles the Archives plays is
making sense of the things we see around
us everyday by putting them in context.
Below is a picture of a flag everyone who
has entered our Chapel since 1 908 has seen.
Many may have no idea what it represents,
or even who designed the flag, but, like all
symbols, this flag has much to tell us about
who we are and our past.

...

Bishop Sweatman.

Who is this man, and what does he have to
do with this flag?

Above, pictured with his son, Vaux, is
Shagotyhogwisaks, or Edward Marion
Chadwick. Chadwick was a prominent
Canadian lawyer, an historian of Canada's
native peoples (he was formally adopted
by the Mohawk Nation), an expert on
heraldry, and a man of profound faith. It is
as lawyer that Chadwick's path crosses St
George's. In the 1880's Chadwick became
involved with a development project in
Toronto's West end. A parcel of land was
being divided into a new development and
the Anglican Church was interested in
buying a large

lot to undertake the building a major
cathedral. Chadwick served as legal
advisor to the developers and to Toronto's

Friesens

Above is pictured the house Chadwick
built for himself across the street From our
school, called 'Lanmar'. It was originally
number 107 Howland Avenue. From here
he could supervise the building of the new
cathedral- St Alban's. When the Cathedral
established a school for boys. Chadwick
allowed boarders to stay in his home.

Finally. Chadwick championed a set of
distinct symbols for Canada. He was the
first scholar in print to advocate for the
maple leaf as Canada's symbol.

In 1908 the Anglican Church of Canada
asked Chadwick to design symbols suitable
for public use. The flag in the first photo
was Chadwick's design and continues in
use today. It was one of the first flags of
a national organization to feature a maple
leaf.

And it's all a part of our school's history!
A careful hunt around the many memorials
in the Chapel reveals his name and coat of
arms several times. St Alban's was a place
Chadwick loved deeply- he even wrote a
book on it!

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n White-Dzuro • Morgan Grace • Kevin McLafferty • Donald Lau • Will Barton • Alexander Cooper • Noah Perlmutar • Daniel Dav
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r • Joshua Blake • Peter Ng • Richard Bubb • Aaron Frymer • Jonathan Pepper • James Durham • Marshall Hanmer • Jeanne Comeau • Mar
mdolia • Stewart Bell • Eric Purkis • Broughan March • John Strauss • Adam Raponi • Laurent Bernier • David Mollenhauer • Reid Hannafor
or Gordon • Graham Davies • Adam Penn • Angus MacDonald • Riley Wong • Spencer Swayze • Robert Barnett-Kemper • Michael Dimme
hew Hodder • Colton Creber • Alec Bernhard • Jack Keilty • Nadya Habib • Greg McDonald • Fiona Cooper • Nick Medline • Ben McLaughli
n Robinson • Shawn Wu • Liam Brown • Townsend Jackson • Boyd Somerville • Charles Fowler • Don Schroder • Ethan Peterson • Conno
rs • Allan Cao • Rickesh Kotecha • Luke Stein • Louis Vassos • Wilson Waterman • Jakson Inwentash • Alex Schwass • Sam Ruscica • Bria
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