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Brian Fulton (BA ’85)Photo by Paul Darrow

I am honored to have theprivilege to serve in thecapacity of AlumniPresident, and I commit toyou that I will fulfill this rolewith pride and determination

that reflect the values of this University. Webegin this year in the midst of an ongoingjourney, always striving to become better. TheAlumni Association and its Executive plays acritical role in helping the University sustain itspillars of Positive Profile within our WorldwideCommunity, Assistance to Students, Fundraisingand Recruitment of our future leaders. TheAlumni Association and its Executive is theRelation Builder of the University.

There are students and alumni in over 100countries that have benefited not only by theeducation which they paid for, but also theexistential imprint of the Saint Mary’s Universityculture on these individuals and the learningthey actually accumulate. This is what preparesus for the future beyond what the pure teachingprovides, and we don’t pay for this. It is alegacy of the quality of our professors; thequality of our administrators; the Halifaxenvironment, and especially our colleagues inclass who we meet because they too are drawnto the University by something more than justthe educational process. This is what different-iates a Saint Mary’s University education.

By enhancing the strength and image of theSaint Mary’s Alumni Association throughalumni activism, we strengthen the University,and also the world’s impression of us, asgraduates and candidates for enhancedemployment opportunities! I hope we will notonly be active, but that we will encourage andexpect our colleagues to be active in ourBranches and Chapters as well. Please, openthe conversation with us and pass it on. Iencourage you to bring your skills and talentsforward to make a difference.

Yours truly,

Stephen KellyPresidentSaint Mary’s University Alumni Association

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Alumni Executive

PresidentStephen KellyBSc ’78Real Estate ConsultantPrudential PropertySpecialists

Vice PresidentGreg PoirierMBA ’03Manager AlternativeContent, EmpireTheatres

Vice PresidentJeff LeClairMBA ’96Senior ProcurementTeam Leader, NovaScotia Power Inc.

Past PresidentBill MacAvoyMBA ’95Cushman Wakefield

David CarriganBComm ’83

Sarah ChiassonMBA ’06Equity ResearchAnalyst, BeaconSecurities Ltd.

Nicole GodboutBComm ’98Regulatory Counsel,NS Power Inc.

Shelley HessianBComm ’84, MBA ’07Senior Advisor,Business Ventures,InNOVAcorp

Dean JonesBComm ’03Account Executive,Konica MinoltaBusiness Solutions

Michael K. McKenzieBComm ’80Manager, BusinessDevelopment,Capital DistrictHealth Authority

Ally ReadBA/BComm ’07Teacher,Armbrae Academy

Judith RichardsonBA, BEd ’99, MA ‘01Corporate Strategist,ConsultantPONO ConsultantsInternational

Karen RossBComm ’77Real Estate Agent,Prudential PropertySpecialists

Sara ThomasMBA ’07Director of Operations,Egg Films & Hatch Post

Andrew WattersMBA ’05Electrical Engineer,Strum EngineeringAssociates Ltd.

Student Representatives

Chris MacDougallBComm, 4th Year

Matthew AndersonBComm, 3rd Year

Alumni Representatives on theBoard of Governors

Adriana DolnyckyjMBA ’02

Francis FaresMBA ’05President & CEO, Atlantis RealtyInc., Fares Real Estate Inc.

Philip D. FraserPresident & CEOKillam Properties Inc.

Steven LandryBComm ’82Executive Vice President, NorthAmerican Sales, Chrysler LLC

Bill MacAvoyMBA ’95Cushman Wakefield

Paul O’HearnBComm ’82Senior Manager, National Accounts -Atlantic Region,TD Commercial Banking

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The Alumni Association is pleased tointroduce seven new additions to the2008-2009 Alumni Executive.

Sarah Chiasson (MBA ’06)

Sarah Chiasson is an Equity Research Analystfocusing on the energy and food retailing sectorat Beacon Securities Ltd. in Halifax. Sarahpreviously worked in Calgary for FirstEnergyCapital Corp., as a research associate in theenergy sector. Sarah is originally from Sydney,Nova Scotia and earned a Bachelor of Sciencedegree from Dalhousie University beforepursuing her MBA at Saint Mary’s.

Shelley Hessian (BComm ’84, MBA ’07)

Shelley Hessian is a senior advisor atInNOVAcorp where she helps start-up companiescommercialize their technologies and products.Shelley originally graduated from Saint Mary’swith a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) degree

in 1984, and then earned her Master ofBusiness Administration with a concentration inInformation Technology in 2007. Shelley is also acertified project manager. Her eldest daughter iscontinuing the Saint Mary’s tradition and iscurrently in her first year of studies at SaintMary’s.

Dean Jones (BComm ’03)

Dean Jones, a former football Huskie, graduatedfrom Saint Mary’s with a Bachelor of Commercedegree in 2003. Dean is a digital supportspecialist with Konica Minolta BusinessSolutions. Dean is married to fellow Saint Mary’salumna Catherine Williams (BA ’96), andtogether they have three wonderful children.

Ally Read (BA/BComm ’07)

After graduating from Saint Mary’s in 2007 witha BA (English) and BComm, Ally Read obtainedher BEd from the University of Western Ontario,and now teaches Grade 10 and 11 English at

The Changing Face of your Alumni ExecutiveArmbrae Academy in Halifax. A former captain ofthe women’s varsity soccer team, coordinator ofthe Camp of Champions summer soccer camp,and President of the SMU Student AthleteCouncil and co-chair of the AUS Student AthleteCouncil, she was also a member of the Literatiexecutive, President of her graduating class andHooding Candidate for Convocation 2007.

Karen Ross (BComm ’77)

Karen Ross graduated from Saint Mary’s withher Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) in 1977,and has since owned and operated a retailfranchise, served as a regional manager for amarketing company based out of Toronto, and isnow a successful real estate agent withPrudential Property Specialists in Halifax. Anactive community and charity volunteer, Karen ismarried to fellow alumnus Peter Ross (BComm’76, MBA ’88), who works as Risk and InsuranceManager for HRM.

Andrew Watters (MBA ’05)

Andrew Watters graduated from Saint Mary’swith an MBA in 2005, specializing in themanagement of information technology andfinance. After taking some time off to travel,he resumed his career as an electrical engineer,and is currently employed with Strum EngineeringAssociates Ltd in Dartmouth. His connection withSaint Mary’s dates back to 1989, when heattended his first Huskies football game.Attending Huskies football games is now a familytradition.

Student Representative:Matthew Anderson (3rd Year BComm)

Matthew Anderson is majoring in accounting atSaint Mary’s, and hopes to obtain a designationas a Certified Managerial Accountant. Last year,Matthew was elected to the StudentRepresentative Council (SRC) as the commercerepresentative and was appointed to the AlumniExecutive by the SRC. As a member of theAlumni Executive, Matthew wishes to establish astronger relationship between the AlumniAssociation and the students on campus.

“I took a lot from the University duringmy time here. I really want to try andgive something back to Saint Mary’s.”

Dean Jones (BComm ’03)

“Being a student at Saint Mary’s was avery positive experience for me. I wantedto remain involved with the Universityand contribute in any way possible.”

Sarah Chiasson (MBA ’06)

This past summer, the Saint Mary’s Alumni Association elected its newofficers for 2008-2009. President Stephen Kelly (BSc ’78), and VicePresidents Greg Poirier (MBA ’03) and Jeff LeClair (MBA ’96) will eachserve two-year terms in their respective positions.

Eight members of the Alumni Executive fulfilled their terms, and we thank Adriana Dolnyckyj(MBA ’02), Dinah Grace (BComm ’91), Richard MacLean (BA ’90), Tammy Milbury (MBA’06), Paul O’Hearn (BComm ’82), Dwayne Provo (BEd ’95), Christine Santimaw (BA ’99) andJohn Wedderburn (BA ’90) for their service and dedication to the Alumni Association.

Outgoing Alumni Executive members Adriana Dolnyckyj and Past President Bill MacAvoy(MBA ’95) have been appointed as Alumni representatives to the University’s Board ofGovernors.

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Today, with his days of repossessing cars behind him, Fulton leads a teamof more than 100 employees who manage a portfolio exceeding $3-billion.He was appointed President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Financial in Canadathis past June, and moved to Toronto from New Jersey to take up hisnew duties.

“For me it’s a dream come true to come back to Canada and lead thisorganization,” he said. “My education took me from Halifax, to Toronto, toChicago, Detroit, New Jersey and several international locations in between– and I’m still learning today.”

Hockey Huskie pride

Fulton credits much of his success in the business world to the lessons helearned as a member of the Huskies hockey team, particularly lessonsabout individual discipline, time management and accountability.“The skills,lessons and core values that I acquired in the dressing room have beenas impactful as the insight and knowledge I have gained in the classroom,”he said.

Twenty-three years after he played centre for the hockey Huskies, Fultonstill fondly remembers how proud he was to represent Saint Mary’s on theice. “Being a part of the hockey Huskies and representing the Universitymeant so much to me,” said Fulton. “The pride you felt when you put onthat sweater – the tradition – the reputation for excellence – it was afeeling and experience that will last a lifetime.”

Fulton also learned some valuable lessons about what it really means to bea part of a team. “No single player can beat another team alone. It has to bea team effort,” he said. “People need to build on their strengths, know theirweaknesses and be able to rely on one another.”

He said the chemistry and mix needed to build a successful hockey team isthe same chemistry and mix needed to build a successful team in business.“It’s a recipe I keep on the counter everywhere I go.”

From Huskie to CEOFulton credits Saint Mary’s as foundation for success By Blake Patterson

From English graduate to CEO of a $3-billion company – Brian’sFulton’s career path can certainly be called unique.

“If somebody told me when I started here at Saint Mary’s that I would be ableto enjoy an international career with a financial services company with myEnglish Lit and Poli Sci degree, I probably wouldn’t have believed it,”he said.

Fulton graduated from Saint Mary’s with a Bachelor of Arts degree 23 yearsago, and now is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mercedes-BenzFinancial in Canada. On September 20, he returned to Saint Mary’s onHomecoming Weekend to be guest at an annual alumni fundraising dinner.He talked about how his experiences at Saint Mary’s influenced and shapedhis life and career.

“Saint Mary’s and Halifax have a very special place in my heart,” Fulton toldthe guests at the Touching Lives 2008: Celebrating the Life of Dr. ElizabethA. Chard dinner. “It was the love of the city and this school that inspired meto work hard.”

Fulton said he’s amazed by how quickly time has flown, and just assurprised with the path his career has taken. He opened his comments byasking the audience what academic advice they’d give someone whowanted to have a career in the financial services industry.

He said some people might recommend getting a degree from the SobeySchool of Business, but joked that given the state of the financial servicesindustry, the best advice might be to choose another career path. In hiscase, majoring in English with a minor in Political Science proved to be theright choice – but he admits his career path was somewhat unusual. Hestarted out by repossessing cars.

“Back in the day, the best way to learn the automotive finance businesswas from the ground up – working in collections,” he said. “I learned thecar business the old fashioned way.”

He got his feet wet by cutting keys, skip tracing, finding cars, andrepossessing them. He then called the police to let them know that the carhad been retrieved.

The work had an element of danger, but Fulton said it provided aninvaluable background for his career in the financial industry.

“Starting from the ground up gives you a unique perspective on how thebusiness works,” he said. “Soon I was visiting dealers and learning aboutwhat mattered to them, how their business operated and what they neededfrom a finance company.”

He spent many late nights with spreadsheets all over the kitchen tablepouring over the numbers and learning about the ins and outs of financialstatement analysis. And just as it had been during his time at Saint Mary’s,so it was during his early years in the automotive finance business – hisdesire to learn, his willingness to work hard, and the help of great teachersproved to be a powerful combination.

Alumni Association President, Stephen Kelly, thanks Brian Fulton for his contribution to the wonderfulevening.

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Remembering Dr. Chard

In keeping with the theme of the charity dinner, Fulton took time to reflecton his memories of Dr. Elizabeth A. Chard. He called her a “tall in statureand large in personality woman” who embodied the spirit of Saint Mary’s forso many years and whose influence still lives on at the University.

Personally, he credits his success to having the honour of meeting andgetting to know Dr. Chard, who served as Registrar of the University duringFulton’s time as a student.

He said she was a person who lived with the highest of standards, a personwhose mentality was always, “give your absolute best,” and who justseemed to have an unbelievable amount of energy.

“Her accomplishments are a testament to her mantra of giving it your all, allthe time,” said Fulton.

In 1961, Dr. Chard became the first full-time female faculty member at SaintMary’s. Several years later, she became the University’s Registrar andserved as Saint Mary’s first-ever Protocol Officer. And she dedicated hertime outside of the school to serve on the boards of the 1982 Pan AmWheelchair Games; the Nova Scotia Special Olympic Summer Games and tochair the Canadian Special Olympics held in Halifax in 1994. She alsoserved as the President of the CIAU (Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union).

Fulton said her love of academics and sports was evident, and in his words,it was this dual focus that led to “a woman of such accomplishmentsmeeting up with a struggling high school graduate who had the good fortuneto be recruited – not on academics – to Saint Mary’s.”

As Registrar and a dedicated Huskies sports fan, Dr. Chard took an interestin the athletes recruited by the University.

“In both academics and hockey, I had to work harder than most. That’swhere Dr. Chard came in,” said Fulton. “She instilled in me that you have tobelieve in yourself, and if you do, you can achieve anything.”

Having such a strong relationship with her was both motivating andintimidating for Fulton. She knew his grades off the ice as well as his pointtotals on the ice.“She would cheer for you both on and off the ice, and ifyou ever got a bad grade, you knew she would be the first to know – andyou dreaded having to face her,” he said.

Fulton said his time at Saint Mary’s was brief but intense, and therelationships he formed with people like Dr. Chard left lasting impressions.

“Every kid needs somebody who believes in them and gives them theconfidence to do great things,” he said.

“Although she isn’t with us today, I wish that I could stop by Elizabeth’soffice once again and tell her about what I’m doing and how instrumentalshe was in my life and my career,” said Fulton, noting he never really hadthe chance to thank Dr. Chard, who died in May 2007 after a short battlewith cancer.

“Tonight is my opportunity to say thank you to a wonderful lady, astrong leader and somebody who I’m sure has not just touchedmy life in this way but many others as well,” he said. “If it is truethat a person’s life continues through the stories we share, then Iam confident that Elizabeth will live on and that all who attendSaint Mary’s will be touched by her in some way.”

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Alumni were welcomed back to campus to takepart in Homecoming 2008 festivities held

September 19-21, 2008. The traditional GoldenGrad Luncheon kicked off the events andcelebrated the Class of 1958, who were markingtheir 50th reunion, with six of the graduatingclass in attendance. They were joined by 33 otherGolden Grads as well as numerous guests,faculty and staff. They are true Santamarians andan inspiration for all.

Later in the afternoon, the Pre-Game Concerttook place at the Gorsebrook patio. TheCheerleaders and Dance Team added to the spiritas Jimmy Ralph entertained the large crowdgathering for the game. Our Huskies took on theMount Allison Mounties, and although the gamestarted off a bit rocky, the Huskies stepped up inthe second half and sent a strong message with a50-20 victory. After the game, alumni and friendscongratulated our team at the Post-Game Pub.

Saturday morning brought the 14th Annual SportHall of Fame Induction Ceremony held at theTower Courtside Lounge. This year’s inducteesincluded The 1956 Saint Mary’s Universityfootball team, Paul Puma and Andrew Conrad– see the full story on this year’s Sport Hall ofFame inductees on page 11. The afternoon wasspent enjoying the sunshine during our AlumniHarbour Cruise. It was a relaxing cruise withmusic, laughter and even dancing (thanks, FrankGervais, DIPEGN ’58).

To end the full day of activities Alumni and friendsof Saint Mary’s attended the 2nd Annual TouchingLives: Celebrating the Life of Dr. Elizabeth A.

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One of the first events of the 2008 Saint Mary’sUniversity Homecoming Weekend was theGolden Grad Luncheon held September 19 inthe McNally Theatre Auditorium.

This year, in addition to honouring all alumniwho graduated more than 50 years ago,the luncheon paid special tribute to the Classof 1958.

Speakers at the event included Pat Crowley,Director of Alumni (BA ’72), Dr. J. ColinDodds, President of Saint Mary’s, FrankGervais (DIPEGN ’58), Fr. George P. Leach(HS ’54), and Stephen Kelly (BSc ’78),President of the University’s Alumni Associationand Chair of Homecoming 2008.

Frank Gervais, in making a toast to theUniversity, said the luncheon and theHomecoming Weekend was a wonderfulopportunity to reflect on lessons learned in theclassroom as well as on the sportsfield.

“It’s a chance to remember the great timesand the great impact Saint Mary’s had on ourlives,” said Gervais, who was a member of theSaint Mary’s football team and graduated in 1958.

Golden Grads return to Saint Mary’s forHomecoming Weekend 2008

Chard dinner held in the Loyola Conference Hall.Those remembering Dr. Chard were inspired byguest speaker Brian D. Fulton’s (BA ’85) story andrecollections of Dr. Chard. See page 6 for the story.

The weekend Homecoming events concludedwith an Alumni & Community Family BBQ held onthe lawns of the historic Oaks. Children had agreat time in the inflatable fun house and kids ofall ages took part in the games.

Several small group reunions were also held atHomecoming including the ’02-’07 Soccer Teamsand the MBA Grads. If you would like to host asmall group reunion next year, contact the AlumniOffice and we will be happy to help you set it up.

The Alumni Association extends a huge thank youto all alumni and friends who helped makeHomecoming 2008 such a great success. Thanksas well to the many Saint Mary’s staff whoprovided assistance and expertise.

Mark your calendars for next year’sHomecoming to be held September 25-27,2009. Class of ’69, mark the date!

(Left to right): Robin Falconer (BA ’58), RoderickJessome (BA ’58), Rev. Basil Carew (BA ’58), JoePower (BA ’58), Frank Gervais (DIPEGN ’58), BobHoganson (BA ’58) and Stephen Kelly (BSC’78)

A Huskies Cheerleaders get ready for the game.

B Homecoming crowds cheer on the Huskies.

C Sarah Chiasson (MBA ’06) helps out at thechildren’s activities.

D Dr. J. Colin Dodds and student sports repspresented Erik Glavic with his game jersey fromthe Uteck Bowl for winning the Hec CrightonAward. L-R: Matt Gibbons, Erik Glavic,Dr. Dodds, Patrick Cameron.

E Alumni BBQ held on the lawn of The Oaks.

F Alumni enjoy a Harbour cruise.

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Dr. Dodds thanked the Golden Grads andprovided an update on some of the changesaround campus like the construction of theAtrium and Global Learning Commons. Dr.Dodds also noted how enrollment at theUniversity has increased over the years fromless than 1,000 in 1958 to more than 7,000in 2008.

However, despite all the changes, Dr. Doddsremarked, “One thing that has not changed isthe sense, the heart of the university.Universities are about people.”

He said the students, faculty, staff and alumniof Saint Mary’s will always be key to theUniversity’s ongoing success, and he thankedthe alumni, particularly the Golden Grads, forall their support over the years.

“You are the foundation on which the modernSaint Mary’s is built,” said Dr. Dodds.

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A featured event at this year’sHomecoming celebrations wasTouching Lives 2008: Celebrating theLife of Dr. Elizabeth A. Chard.

The fundraising dinner was held for the firsttime in 2007 as a tribute to Dr. Chard, whojoined Saint Mary’s in 1961 as the first full-time female faculty member. Several yearslater, she became the University’s Registrarand served as Saint Mary’s first-ever ProtocolOfficer. Dr. Chard died of cancer in May 2007and will be remembered as a trueSantamarian. Her academic integrity, pursuit ofknowledge, compassion and responsiveness tothe needs of others – especially students – areingrained in the history of Saint Mary’s.

About 140 people attended this year’s event.Proceeds of the annual dinner go to theHutton-Chard Fund which supports the SaintMary’s University Sport Hall of Fame, as wellas the Belles of Saint Mary’s and the QuarterCentury Club. To date, the event has raisednearly $30,000.

The 2008 Alumni Awards were presented atthe Dr. Elizabeth A. Chard Dinner to fouroutstanding individuals.

Father William A. Stewart - Medal forExcellence in Teaching:

Dr. Shelagh Crooks (BA ’76), Department ofPhilosophy, was selected as recipient of theFather William A. Stewart - Medal forExcellence in Teaching. Established in 1983 to

honour Father Stewart, this award is presentedto a faculty member who exhibits outstandingteaching ability, classroom performance,interaction with students, and makesextra-curricular contributions to the life ofthe University.

Associate Alumni Membership:

Kathy Naulls and Dave Randall wereselected as the 2008 recipients for AssociateAlumni Membership. The Associate AlumniMembership is a special designation presentedeach year to outstanding individuals who arenot alumni of the University but who havegiven significant service to Saint Mary’sUniversity.

Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award:

Zach Churchill (BA ’07) was presented withthe Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award. Theaward recognizes individuals who haveprovided outstanding service to the SaintMary’s University Alumni Association on avoluntary basis. Unfortunately, Zach was notable to attend the ceremony.

Distinguished Community ServiceAward:

Paul J. Dyer, (BComm ’68), past Chair of theSaint Mary’s University Board of Governors,was presented with the DistinguishedCommunity Service Award. This award ispresented to a member of the Saint Mary’sUniversity Alumni Association who has madean outstanding achievement or contribution inhis or her own community, discipline or toSaint Mary’s University.

Alumni Awards presented at Elizabeth A. Chard Dinner

A Alumni award recipients gather at the ChardDinner. From L-R: Dave Randall, Dr. ShelaghCrooks, Stephen Kelly, President of the AlumniAssociation, Kathy Naulls, and Dr. Paul Dyer.Missing from the photo is Zach Churchill.

B Brian Fulton addresses the crowd at the Dr.Elizabeth A. Chard Dinner.

C Dr. J. Colin Dodds and his wife Carol join guestspeaker, Brian Fulton (BA’85) and his wife Tanyaat the Chard Dinner.

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Saint Mary’s salutes its sports heroesMore than 150 people turned out September21 during Homecoming Weekend for the 14thAnnual Sport Hall of Fame and HeritageCentre Induction Ceremony held at the TowerCourtside Lounge.

The Saint Mary’s University Sport Hall of Fameand Heritage Centre recognizes individuals whomade a significant contribution to the athleticprograms at Saint Mary’s, and enhanced theimage and reputation of the University.

The honoured inductees this year included trackstar Andrew Conrad, All Canadian fullback PaulPuma, and the 1956 Saint Mary’s UniversityFootball Team, the first all-student football teamin the University’s history.

Andrew Conrad

Andrew Conrad was a track and field star whocompeted as a sprinter and hurdler for SaintMary’s in the early 1990s. From 1991 to 1993he was the Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canadianindoor champion in the 50-metre hurdles andoutdoor champion in the 110-metre hurdles. Hewas a two-time AUAA All Star and won threeAUAA championships. In 1992 he representedSaint Mary’s at the CIAU championships inWinnipeg in the 60-metre hurdles, and as a

member of the 4x200-metre relay team.

Andrew was named the University’s mostvaluable player in 1992 and 1993, served as thecaptain of the track and field team both years,and was twice nominated for the James ButlerTrophy as Saint Mary’s male athlete of the year.After graduation, he competed for a time withthe Canadian national bobsleigh program, andreturned to Saint Mary’s in 1998 as strength andconditioning coach for the Huskies football team.In 2000, he entered training as a police officerand is now a constable with the Halifax RegionalPolice.

Paul Puma

Paul Puma was a four-time first team AUFC AllStar fullback and a first team All Canadian. Heled Saint Mary’s to victory at the Atlantic Bowl in1964, and was renowned for his determination,mental toughness and physical presence on thefield. He arrived at Saint Mary’s in 1963 and asa freshman made an immediate impact on thesuccess of the football program. His years atSaint Mary’s were filled with success on and offthe football field. He graduated with a Bachelor ofCommerce in 1967 followed by a Bachelor ofEducation in 1968.

After graduation, Paul applied his skills andeducation to a 30-year career as a teacher andcoach of young Nova Scotians. A long-timeteacher at J.L. Ilsley High School, Paul coachedthe school’s softball team for 27 years, servedas vice-principal and retired as principal. He wasinstrumental in developing the zero-toleranceprogram now followed throughout the NovaScotia educational system. He also playedhockey and softball for local teams and coachedthe Halifax Buccaneers senior football team in1967 and 1968. In addition, Paul coachedringette for 30 years at all levels, winningnumerous provincial titles and medalling at thenational championships three times.

The 1956 Saint Mary’s University FootballTeam

The 1956 Football Team was the first SaintMary’s University football team comprised of onlySaint Mary’s University students. In former years,non-Saint Mary’s players could be members ofthe team. The 1956 team is noted for itscharacter because it succeeded despite onlybeing able to draw its players from a universitywith a total enrolment of about 300 students.The team overcame this drawback to outscoretheir opposition 160-61, go undefeated inprovincial league play, and win the MaritimeJunior Football Championship as well as theNova Scotia Championship. Dr. Greg McClare, amember of the 1956 team, was inducted intothe Hall in 2003, and Elmer MacGillivay, anoutstanding athlete and coach of the 1956football team was inducted into the Hall in 2001.

Andrew Conrad clears the hurdle during one of hismany competitions.

Paul Puma (left) was presented with his portrait andinduction certificate by Dr. J. Colin Dodds, Presidentof Saint Mary's University. Bill Mullane, representingthe Hall of Fame (right) presented each inductee withtheir Hall of Fame pin.

The 1956 Saint Mary’s University Football Team

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A memorial service and tribute for Coach AlKeith was held in the Saint Mary’s UniversityArt Gallery on September 19 duringHomecoming Weekend.

Coach Keith passed away unexpectedly butpeacefully at the Halifax Infirmary on July 27.He was 64. He leaves behind Mary Lou, hiswife and partner of 31 years.

The event was attended by many of CoachKeith’s friends, former players and family,including Mary Lou. Guest speakers at thememorial included Dr. J. Colin Dodds, Presidentof Saint Mary’s University, former Huskiesplayers Bill Robinson and Bob Warner, andDoug Wright, who assisted Coach Keith as wellas Dr. Mike Larsen, and Father George P.Leach, S.J. The master of ceremonies for theevent was Keith Hotchkiss, the current Directorof Student Services at Saint Mary’s and one ofCoach Keith’s former players.

In a message of condolence at the beginning ofthe ceremony, Dr. Dodds noted that Al Keithhad played an important role in helping buildthe tradition of success at Saint Mary’s.

Noting Coach Keith’s induction into the SaintMary’s University Sport Hall of Fame andHeritage Centre in 2003, Dr. Dodds said it’sappropriate that Al Keith’s name will foreverbe associated with the proud heritage ofSaint Mary’s.

“Heritage is critical to the legacy Al has leftus,” he said. “Where we are today is due to thefoundation laid by people like Al.”

Keith, a native of Montreal, graduated fromSaint Mary’s in 1965 with a BA in Philosophy.He starred on the Huskies football and hockeyteams as a student, and returned to theuniversity in 1969 as an assistant football coachunder legendary coach Bob Hayes, who is nowAthletic Director Emeritus for Saint Mary’s.

He took over as head coach and recruiter forthe football program in 1970, and one of thefirst things he did was focus on convincingToronto high school football star, Bill Robinson,to join the Huskies.

Robinson remembers meeting Coach Keith at agame in Ontario in June 1970. He said CoachKeith was more “adamant” and “relentless”

than many recruiters, but more importantly, hehad a brilliant football mind.

“Al had great ideas, he really was a brilliantman,” said Robinson. “He wanted to make adifference.”

Rather than using the ground-based strategiesused by many teams at the time, Coach Keithadvocated using a team concept that wouldallow the talented young Robinson to throw theball more often.

It was a good plan. Robinson joined theHuskies, and with Coach Keith at the helm, theteam had undefeated AUAA seasons in 1971and 1972, won a national championship in1973, and captured four league titles. Keithcoached the football Huskies from 1970 to1975 and again from 1979 until 1982.

“He really was a visionary in football,” saidRobinson, who later played in the CanadianFootball League and is now the director of theNova Scotia Sport Heritage Centre.

Bob Warner, a hockey player at Saint Mary’s inthe 1970s who later played for the TorontoMaple Leafs, remembered Al Keith as one ofthe great coaches and leaders at Saint Mary’s.He said he specifically remembered Keith’seasy friendly manner – his smile and hischuckle – that made all his players want togive their best for the benefit of the entire team.

“He was a friend before you even knew youhad a friend,” said Warner.

Keith was named Atlantic Conference Coach ofthe Year in 1971 and 1974, served as SaintMary’s acting athletic director in 1980-81, andwas inducted into the Saint Mary’s Sport Hall ofFame and Heritage Centre in 2003.

Dr. Mike Larsen, now an English professor atSaint Mary’s, was a fellow student with Al Keithat Saint Mary’s in the early 1960s. Heremembered Al’s passion for sports and hiswillingness to throw himself into games withabandon – so much so that during football andhockey seasons, Al was nicknamed Patchesbecause he was often covered with stitchesand bandages from injuries received duringgames. And throughout all the bumps andbruises, Al’s bright, mischievous smilenever dimmed.

“His smile conveyed that you were with a goodfriend, and good times were going to be had,”said Dr. Larsen.

Dr. Larsen also reflected that the crowdedgathering at the memorial service was atestament to the quality of Coach Keith’s lifeand the influence he had on others. Dr. Larsensaid the obituary in the newspaper may havemarked Al Keith’s death, but it really served asa testament to the enviable and accomplishedlife that Coach Keith lived – one filled withfamily, friends, and love and a willingness toengage life.

The evening service was a fitting tribute to aman whose name will always stand with thegreat names associated with Huskies football,on the field and off – names such as LarryUteck, Father John J. Hennessey, and ElizabethA. Chard, to name just a few.

Doug Wright, who played football against AlKeith and later served as one of his assistantcoaches, evoked these names and others as hetold several funny stories about Coach Keith.And he said Al and the others were no doubtlooking forward to the football game thatevening to be played at Huskies Stadiumagainst the Mount Allison Mounties.

“It’s game night in Heaven,” said Wright, “andthey’re getting ready to watch.”

Huskies remember Coach Al Keith

Coach Al Keith, c. 1973

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Pictures (Clockwise from top left):

Hanoi, Vietnam Alumni Dinner

Maureen Woodhouse, A/Director International Activities(right) met with Alumni Tran Anh Duc (BComm '07) (left)and Tran Tuan Dung (DIPEGN '98) at an Alumni event inHanoi this past June.

Ottawa Alumni Events

Alumni enjoy the Annual Ottawa Chapter Dinner onJune 7, 2008 at Fresco Cielo Restaurant. Seated L-R:Natasha Hawley (BA’07) and Heather Quattrocchi(BSc’07); standing L-R: Jeff Lohnes (BSc’08), and PaulLynch (BComm’76).

The 21st Annual “Husky Howl” Golf Tournament washeld in September at the Emerald Links Golf & CountryClub. Attendees included (front row L-R): Michaeland Sean Dennehy (BSc ’64), Jeff and Terry Hoganson;(middle row): Brian Dennehy, Aaron Menchions and BobHoganson (BA ’58); (back row): Paul Lynch (BComm’76), Patrick Dennehy, Zach Churchill (BA ’07), TedHoganson (BComm ’62) and Chris Orr.

New York Reception

Pat Crowley, Director of Alumni, and Chuck Bridges,Vice President, (Assoc.), External Affairs, hosted NewYork Alumni at a reception held at The Roosevelt Hotelon June 11, 2008. From L-R: Chuck Bridges (MBA ’92),Austin O'Reilly (BComm ’03), Mike Chambers (BA ’72),Heather Fitzpatrick, Director of Development,Elizabeth Koraca-Magee (BA ’00), Pat Crowley (BA ’72),Buz Donovan (BEd ’68), Don (Butch) Chambers (BA ’73).

Pumpkin Palooza

2nd Annual Pumpkin Polooza pumpkin carving contesttook place on October 29, 2008. The top three winnerswere:

1st Place - Linguistics Society - “Jack-O’Burger &McFreaky Fries” (photo)

2nd Place - Student Services - “Scary Services”(Defending Champs)

3rd Place - Registrar’s Office - “Haunted Graduate of1802”

Girls’ Martini Night

Stephanie Babcock (Assoc ’01), Executive Assistant tothe President, Kathy Naulls (Assoc ’08), Marie DeYoung,University Librarian, and Margot Schenk socializewith bartenders Lorne Caborn and Joey Doherty duringthe Girls’ Martini Night on October 7, 2008 at theGorsebrook Lounge at Saint Mary’s.

Vancouver Alumni Gathering

Alumni gather at a reception at the Delta Vancouver inJune this year.

London Ontario Reception

Zach Churchill (BA ’07) (left) and Mitch Gillingwater(BComm ’08) attend the Alumni pre-game reception atthe Mitchell Bowl in London Ontario.

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In the spring of 2008, Dr. J. Colin Dodds,President of Saint Mary’s University, receivedan unexpected e-mail from one of his formerstudents who was coming back to Nova Scotiafor a visit. It had been more than 25 yearssince Dr. Dodds had last seen Yuen Ching(Sammy) Ho (BComm ’84), who took a courseon Investments from Dr. Dodds in the early1980s.

“Sammy was in one of the first classes that Itaught at Saint Mary’s,” recalled Dr. Dodds.“Given my research interest in the stockmarkets of Asia, I was able to share some ofmy insights with the class.”

Sammy, a native of Hong Kong, came from apoor family and never expected to studyabroad, but due to the generosity of his olderbrother, Sammy was given the opportunity tostudy in Canada at Saint Mary’s University.

“My family’s finances improved a lot when mybrother graduated and worked as a medicaldoctor, so my family had enough money for meto study overseas,” Sammy recalled. “However,when I came to Canada I had to control mymoney tightly. I completed my degree in twoyears and four months in order to save money.Looking back on those hard times gives megreat pleasure and encouragement.”

After obtaining his degree in Accounting,Sammy returned to Hong Kong and worked as

a teacher before obtaining a Master ofBusiness Administration from The ChineseUniversity of Hong Kong in 1990. He thenworked at a furniture company where he metYa Ming (Jeffrey) Wong, and the duo went intobusiness together in 1992, founding NovaFurniture Ltd. (www.novafurn.com) – namedafter his love of Nova Scotia.

Today, sixteen years later, Nova Furniture is athriving export company which manufacturescontemporary-designed furniture that isexported to markets across Asia, Australia, theMiddle East, North America and WesternEurope.

While its head office is based in Hong Kong, its400,000 square foot factory which employsmore than 1,000 workers is based inDongguan on mainland China, approximately60 miles northwest of Hong Kong. More than50,000 pieces of furniture are exported fromthe factory every month. Sammy serves asdirector of the company, and is primarilyresponsible for finance and export sales. Heinsists that his partner deserves most of thecredit for the Nova Furniture’s success.

“Jeffrey is the soul and muscle of ourcompany,” said Sammy. “It is his hard work,

dedication and vision that makes Nova prosper.When we started the business, he set up thefactory, managed the workers and theproduction line. I was luckier, and worked inHong Kong finding customers for our products.Without him, Nova and I would not be what weare today.”

’Gratitude’ is a key word to Sammy Ho, and hedoes what he can to repay those who havehelped him along the way. Earlier this year,when he learned that his nephew would begraduating from the University of Waterloo, hewanted to honour his brother and nephew byjoining them at the ceremony. While in Canada,Sammy planned a side-trip to Halifax, so hecould show his family around the city and bringthem to the Saint Mary’s campus where hereceived his Bachelor of Commerce in 1984.

“My brother paid most of my tuition fees andliving expenses during my studies at SaintMary’s,” said Sammy. “His help was soinvaluable that I don’t know how to express mygratitude in words or in deeds. I was so excitedto show him the Saint Mary’s campus and tovisit my room on Vernon Street that I rentedwhen I studied in Halifax. We met the newowner of the house and he invited us to comeand have a look. It was a very emotionalmoment for me to see my room again that Istayed in 26 years ago.”

Before arriving in Halifax, Sammy contacted Dr.Dodds in order to arrange a meeting. Sammywanted to donate $50,000 to the University inappreciation for the education he received atSaint Mary’s. To commend Sammy’s generosity,the University named Classroom 271 in theLoyola Academic Complex after Sammy andJeffrey Wong during Sammy’s visit to Halifax.

“My business grew nicely from 1996 and Iaccumulated some wealth,” said Sammy. “Ithought it was time to give back to society. Ofcourse, Saint Mary’s came to mind first. I knowSaint Mary’s will make the best use of thefunds. It will help many students and the staff.That’s my philosophy of donating.”

“Sammy is a fine example of an alumnusgiving back to his University,” said Dr. Dodds.

By Jon Bruhm (BA ’03)

Sammy Ho – Gives back to Saint Mary’s

Dr. J. Colin Dodds (left) meets with Sammy Ho outsidethe Loyola Classroom named after Sammy and hisbusiness partner, Jeffery Wong.

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It’s a cool, dark, drizzly late Octoberevening, but inside the gym of an oldSouth-end Halifax church, a martial artsclass is taking place.

“Yes Ma’am,” says the class repeatedly as theyreceive instructions from the teacher, a petitefirst degree black belt in Choi Kwang Do, anoffshoot of Tae Kwon Do.

The instructor is 24 year-old Saint Mary’s gradAlana Green (BComm ’07) and Green ChoiKwang Do is one of her companies. One of thestudents is Dawson Wambolt, a 24-year-oldSaint Mary’s psychology student set tograduate in May 2009.

Alana and Dawson also happen to be businesspartners in a venture called Martial Art BootCamp (www.martialartbootcamp.com) which isslated to to appear on CBC’s Dragons’ Den thisseason. Because of a confidentialityagreement, they will only be given two weeksnotice before the show airs. That agreement alsomeant they couldn’t say how things turned out.

“They enjoyed our presentation, but we can’tsay anything else,” says Alana.

Dragons’ Den is a show where entrepreneurspitch their ideas to a panel of five businessexperts (the dragons) so they can secureinvestment funding for their prospectivebusinesses. If the contestants are successful,they give the dragons a percentage stake inthe company in exchange for the funding.

“They’re looking for a big return on theirmoney,” says Alana of the dragons, “usually 10times the amount within three to five years.”

The two say it was an amazing experience andwere well-prepared when they went to Torontoin early June. Prior to leaving, the two pitchedtheir idea to a panel of local business peopleand professors to get feedback. This helpedground them before their trip.

“Dawson and I were pretty cool and collectedby the time we got to Toronto,” says Alana.

The CBC only provided $500 for travel andaccommodations for them. Thankfully, the SaintMary’s Business Development Centre, the SobeySchool of Business and the President’s Officepicked up the remainder of their travel expenses.

When Alana was first developing the idea of amartial art boot camp, she sought out herfriend Dawson because of his militarybackground. “I’m strong in the martial artaspect, but the general fitness boot camp styletraining, I didn’t have a clue,” she says.Dawson spent five years in the Army Reservesas an Infantry Officer.

The two began developing the concept and thefirst boot camp was held in January 2008.“The whole idea of a boot camp is to push youpast a certain level,” says Alana.

People of all fitness levels can attend, from thechiselled athlete to those who may not haveseen the inside of a gym in years. The campis challenging for everybody because theexercises are adapted to fit people’s needs.“There’s always something you can do to makeit more challenging,” says Dawson of the bootcamp activities.

At boot camp one can expect to do push-ups,sprints as well as martial arts drills, such askicks and punches. But people won’t just bedoing exercises. Topics such as proper nutritionand sleep are discussed. “It’s holistic,” saysAlana. “We focus on overall health, not justgetting fit in the gym,” she says.

Although the very term Martial Art Boot Campmay bring to mind images of a Drill Sergeantyelling at his soldiers, this boot camp isn’t likethat. “We’re just there to give you someencouragement to push you further than youwould on your own,” says Alana.

Besides the boot camp, the two are working onan E-book that other martial artists and fitnessinstructors can use to run their own martial artboot camp. The two would also like to createvideos to be sold on a web-based store.

Dawson and Alana first met two years agowhen they both worked on the Saint Mary’sSafe Walk program. She was co-ordinating itand he was a volunteer.

The two plan to watch their episode ofDragon’s Den at a friend’s place, but ideally,they would love to watch it at the Gorsebrook.However, without knowing the air date, thatcould make it tricky to organize.

By Richard Woodbury (BA Hons ’04)

Saint Mary’s Entrepreneurs meet the Dragons

Dawson Wambolt (left) and Alana Green get readyto meet the Dragon’s this fall on CBC’s Dragon’sDen.

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Jonathan Fowler (BA ’95)Adjunct Professor, Anthropology

An historical archaeologist, Jonathan Fowlerhas wide-ranging interests. While his fieldworkexperiences include excavations of Bronze Ageand Roman sites in England, a Roman city inHungary, and a Minoan settlement on the islandof Crete, he has also found plenty of interestingarchaeology closer to home. Most of Jonathan’swork in Nova Scotia examines French colonialsettlement, the historical relationship between theFrench and the Mi’kmaq and the ethnogenesis ofthe Acadian people. Since 2001, Jonathan hasdirected the Grand-Pré Archaeo- logical FieldSchool Project, which is a joint initiative of ParksCanada, Saint Mary's University, and the SociétéPromotion Grand-Pré.

“I’m thrilled to be based at Saint Mary’s for manyreasons, not the least of which is the emphasisthe university places on integrating teaching andresearch. I’m looking forward to helping studentsengage in a variety of hands-on projects in NovaScotia and abroad, continuing our research in

Acadian archaeology, and launching a newmultiyear research effort focusing on thearchaeology of Halifax, ” said Jonathan.

Jonathan’s interest in archaeology began at SaintMary’s where he graduated with a Bachelor ofArts in 1995. He continued his studies at AcadiaUniversity (BEd), and the University of Sheffield(MA). He is currently completing his doctoralthesis, The Neutral French of Mi’kma’ki, at theUniversity of Oxford.

Darren Fowler (BA ’05)Part-Time Professor, Psychology

Darren Fowler obtained a BA in Psychologyfrom Saint Mary’s in 2007 and a MA inCounselling Psychology from McGill University in2007. His undergraduate thesis examined thedifferences in expectations for counsellingservices between Asians and Caucasians. Darrenis currently working in private practice at twolocations, Hann Psychological Services andWhelan Psychological Services. He is alsoreceiving post-graduate training in IntensiveShort-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP),through the Department of Psychiatry atDalhousie University. This specialized training willallow Darren to treat a wide range of concerns,from depression to lack of motivation. As afaculty member in the Department of Psychologyat Saint Mary’s, Darren is teaching InterpersonalRelationships, PSY4417.

“As a student, my experience at SMU was trulyrewarding. I was challenged and supported by myprofessors and this increased my desire to learn.Hopefully, I can help my students learn in thesame way. It is an honour to return to SMU as amember of faculty,” said Darren.

Shari Mallory-Shaw(BA ’92, BComm ’94, MBA ’07)Part-Time Professor, Management

A Santamarian three times over, Shari Mallory-Shaw spent over 10 years in the financialindustry in Ontario and Nova Scotia, but felt thatit was time for a change in her career. “I alwayshad a passion for workplace training, mentoringand teaching, and spent the past four yearsvolunteering with an adult learning group andsaw first-hand how teaching and adult educationcan be extremely rewarding,” said Shari.

With a leap of faith and determination, Sharipursued a teaching career last year. Heruniversity studies and experience as a student atSaint Mary’s was extremely gratifying and shewanted to be able to provide the same experienceto other students.

Besides teaching at Saint Mary’s, Shari teachesbusiness communications at the Nova ScotiaCommunity College and works for the Centre forWomen in Business at Mount Saint VincentUniversity as a Program Developer and BusinessAdvisor.

Saint Mary’s Alumni join the Faculty Ranks

“I’m an avid SMU supporter and feel that

teaching is a natural way to support the

students and the university community at

Saint Mary’s,” said Shari. “I also see great

potential for expanding my research

interests in the field of entrepreneurship

and adult education.”

Saint Mary’s Alumni are well representedamong the numbers of new faculty whohave joined Saint Mary’s. Coming back totheir alma mater in a faculty positionpresents a unique perspective for alumni.Saint Mary’s welcomes back JonathanFowler, Darren Fowler, Shari-MalloryShaw, Steve Foran, and Wynne Jordon intheir new capacities as faculty at SaintMary’s University.

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“Overall I love being with the student population.If I can teach one person to think differently andbe curious about their chosen field of study, thenI feel I am a successful educator,” said Shari.

Steve Foran (DIPEGN ’84, MBA ’07)Part-Time Professor, Management

In 1984, Steve Foran graduated from SaintMary’s with a Diploma in Engineering and wenton to complete his BEng. (Electrical) at the formerTechnical University of Nova Scotia (now part ofthe Dalhousie University campus) in 1987. Aftermany years of diverse business experience, Stevereturned to Saint Mary’s and graduated with aMaster of Business Administration in 2007receiving a Gold Medal. His graduate research,“A New Model for Charitable Giving” has servedas a springboard for Giveraising DevelopmentServices, a company he founded to nurturewellness, charitable giving and stewardshipthrough gratitude.

Steve Foran is a Halifax based writer andspeaker. Between speaking engagements thattake him across North America and writingnewspaper columns that appear in the ChronicleHerald and other publications, Steve is also anactive member of the Offshore Trades Associationof Nova Scotia (OTANS) and the HalifaxMetropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Steve recently joined the Sobey School ofBusiness as a part-time lecturer teachingBusiness Ethics. “Exploring business ethics in theclassroom with the next generation of leadersnicely compliments my work,” said Steve.

Saint Mary’s alumna Michele Wood-Tweel, FCA,CFP, TEP, (BComm ’83) is the new Chair of theSaint Mary’s University Board of Governors.

Michele is enthusiastic about her new role asChair of the Board. With new facilities like thecompletely renovated Science Building, theAtrium and its Global Learning Commons underconstruction, and The Homburg Centre forHealth and Wellness in the planning stages, thefuture of Saint Mary’s looks very bright.

“The campus renewal is opening up the doorsto a new generation of students that will seeSaint Mary’s in a different way,” said Michele.

Michele’s ties to Saint Mary’s began in 1980when she enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerceprogram. Anxious to graduate and get out in theworking world, Michele finished her four yeardegree in only three years.

After graduation, Michele was hired by KPMGLLP where she practiced personal taxation andfinancial planning for over twenty-one years.While at KPMG, Michele got involved withrecruitment and frequently came back to SaintMary’s to recruit future accountants. Then threeyears ago, she became CEO and ExecutiveDirector of the Institute of CharteredAccountants of Nova Scotia (ICANS).

Michele recalls her days at Saint Mary’s fondly.“Being taught by phenomenal Profs with real

world experience and having internationalstudents in my class greatly broadened myhorizons,” said Michele.

Just like many Santamarians, Michele kept intouch with her professors and formerclassmates and established many life longfriendships with Alumni from far and near.These Saint Mary’s connections have helpedMichele throughout her career.

In her new role as Chair of the Board ofGovernors, Michele is anxious to see moreAlumni get involved.

“I want to engage Saint Mary’s Alumni more asfinancial contributors and supporters of theUniversity. You always get back more than youput in,” said Michele.

Michele was first appointed to the Board ofGovernors as an Alumni representative in 2002and served on various Board committeesincluding the Executive Committee. She alsochaired the Audit and Finance Committees.

Michele brings considerable board andgovernance experience to her role as Chair ofthe Board of Governors. Before joining theBoard, Michele served on many other boardsand commissions including the Royal NovaScotia International Tattoo Society, the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission, and the HalifaxChamber of Commerce.(Story cont’d. on Page 22)

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As young women growing up in Halifax andDartmouth, Christeen Moore and StephanieLahey had different dreams; dreams that wouldeventually lead them to move to Ottawa in 2008to pursue graduate studies.

Both recent graduates from Saint Mary’s are inMaster’s programs at Carleton University. Eventhough they attended Saint Mary’s at the sametime, they had never met until this opportunity toprofile them for the Maroon and White arose.

Christie MooreMA Candidate at the Norman Paterson School ofInternational Affairs, Carleton University

Christeen (Christie) Moore graduated fromHalifax West High School before attending SaintMary’s University where she graduated in 2008with a Bachelor of Arts (Hon. Political Science:cum laude). Her Honours thesis focused onintelligence failures, a subject kindled while shepursued her political science major, under thedirection of Professor Ron Landes. It was Dr.Landes who encouraged and guided her to applyto Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School ofInternational Affairs (NPSIA) for graduate studies.

During her undergraduate years at Saint Mary’s,Christie received several awards and scholarshipsincluding the Nova Scotia Teacher’s UnionScholarship, the William J. Dalton MemorialScholarship and an Academic AchievementAward. Upon acceptance into the MA program atCarleton, Christie was awarded the Joubin-SeligScholarship in International Affairs and a Dean ofGraduate Studies Entrance Scholarship for 2008-09. Christie was also given a teaching assistantposition at Carleton. Christie is part of theIntelligence and National Security cluster atNPSIA, which has less than 20 students. This issomething that attracted Christie to the programas it reflected her Saint Mary’s experience.

Christie attributes her academic focus to thepersonal attention and interest given to her bythe Political Science faculty at Saint Mary’s. Sheenjoyed the mentorship of Dr. Ron Landes, andalso gives special recognition to Dr. Edna Keeble,Saint Mary’s Teaching Scholar of 2008-09 andDr. Carlos Pessoa, winner of the 2008 SMUSA(Saint Mary’s University Student’s Association)

Faculty of Arts Teaching Excellence Award.

It was Professor Landes’ inspiring lectures onterrorism, political violence and spying thathelped Christie choose political science as hermajor during her third year at Saint Mary’s.

“Christeen was one of the brightest students Ihave taught and she will go a long way in herfocus of study,” said Dr. Landes of his formerstudent.

Christie attributed the secret to her academicsuccess to her parents who ensured herupbringing was well rounded with a mix oflearning and sports. Christie’s parents are alsoSaint Mary’s grads. Coincidentally, Dr. Landestaught both her parents, Syd Moore, BEd’76,MEd’79, and Kathleen (Donnelly) Moore,BA’76, BEd’77.

Christie is a hockey player, like her dad, SydMoore of Huskies fame. She runs every day andoutside her studies is involved as head ofadvertising and fund raising for NPSIA’s upcomingannual social gala.

When asked what advice she would give studentsplanning to attend university, Christie said, “Stayfocused and determined, and meet with yourprofessors.”

Christie first considered a future in law orophthalmology, but her liberal education at SaintMary’s provided her with the opportunity toexplore many areas of interest and when theright one clicked, she knew what direction herfuture would take. Christie admires Dr. MadeleineAlbright, the former United States Secretary ofState under President Bill Clinton. Like Dr.Albright, Christie hopes to eventually pursue acareer in foreign affairs.

Stephanie LaheyMA Candidate, Carleton University EnglishDepartment

Stephanie Lahey grew up in Halifax andDartmouth. She graduated from Prince AndrewHigh School in Dartmouth and planned to attendDalhousie to study marine biology until shenoticed an advertisement for a public lecturegiven by the late Dr. Cyril Byrne, Professor ofEnglish and Coordinator of Irish Studies at Saint

Mary’s University. Being of Irish heritage,Stephanie was interested in learning more andattended the lecture. She was so inspired by Dr.Byrne’s talk that she decided to enroll at SaintMary’s instead.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Englishwith a minor in Irish Studies in 2001, butcontinued studying at Saint Mary’s with theintention of enrolling in graduate school andgraduated with Honours in English in 2006. Whileat Saint Mary’s, she attended student conferences,and wrote papers and proposals that wouldstrengthen her candidacy for a Master’s programthat would ultimately lead to a PhD.

One of the English courses that Stephanie tookwas 17th Century Poetry and Prose taught byDr. Tatjana Takseva. As part of an assignment,Stephanie wrote a paper on 17th century poet,George Herbert whose work is used as lyrics formany hymns and musical compositions includingthat of Ralph Vaughan Williams. The papershowed such promise that Dr. Taksevaencouraged her to refine it and submit it to anacademic conference. Much to Stephanie’ssurprise, the proposal was accepted andStephanie presented her paper at the NationalAssociation for Humanities Education (NAHE)International Interdisciplinary HumanitiesConference in San Francisco in February 2007.Dr. Esther Enns, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, wasinstrumental in securing funding for Stephanie toattend the NAHE conference, for which Stephanieis exceedingly grateful.

Following the conference, Stephanie furtherrevised her paper and submitted it to the journal,Interdisciplinary Humanities. The paper,“Paratextual Drift? Text/Image Dialogue in GeorgeHerbert’s ’Easter-Wings,’” was accepted andpublished in the Spring 2008 issue.

“When I learned that it would be published, itseemed…surreal. After all, I was anundergraduate student publishing a paper in apeer-reviewed journal,” recalled Stephanie.

Stephanie applied for and received severalscholarships and awards to pursue graduatestudies at Carleton University in Ottawa. She is arecipient of a Social Science Humanities

Saint Mary’s Grads Study in the Nation’sBy Paul Lynch (BComm’76) Saint Mary’s Alumni – Ottawa Chapter

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Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) JosephArmand Bombardier MA Fellowship along withCarleton University’s Vic Mallet Scholarship, aGraduate Scholarship, the Dean of GraduateStudies Academic Excellence Scholarship,a Domestic Tuition Scholarship and a TeachingAssistantship.

Stephanie is finding many similarities to SaintMary’s at Carleton. The English Department issmall with many interesting professors whoreadily provide guidance and feedback.

Stephanie had learning challenges along theway and as such had to be a hard-workingstudent. She feels that this has helped herbecome both a better student and now ateacher who can recognize and understandother students with learning difficulties. Sheindicated that going to any other school otherthan Saint Mary’s would have meant she wouldmost likely have fallen through the cracks.She will never forget the guidance andencouragement of the faculty who sawher potential when she did not.

Saint Mary’s faculty who especially helpedStephanie along the way included Dr. CyrilByrne and Dr. Terry Whalen (both now deceased)and Dr. Margaret Harry (retired), Dr. Elissa Asp(former chair of the Interuniversity Program inLinguistics) and especially Dr. Tatjana (Chorney)Takseva.

Stephanie Lahey and Christie Moore are nowSaint Mary’s University Alumnae. Their storieshave many parallels; both were inspired by SaintMary’s faculty members, Dr. Cyril Byrne inStephanie’s case and Dr. Ron Landes in Christie’s,to follow a particular academic path and careerdirection. And both grads highly recommendSaint Mary’s to others who are looking for the“right educational fit” that balances top-notchfaculty with academic support and encouragementat all levels, even when they pursue graduatestudies at other universities. Stephanie’s andChristie’s Saint Mary’s experience shows twodifferent perspectives from two distinct disciplines.It also reflects the quality of students that SaintMary’s graduates into a “world of opportunity.”

Top: Christie Moore (BA, Hons ’08)Below: Stephanie Lahey (BA, Hons ’06)

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Wynne Jordan (BA ’06)Part-Time Professor, Religious Studies

When her daughter left home to go to universityin 2002,Wynne Jordan decided it was time shewent back to school too. She enrolled in anHonours Bachelor of Arts program at Saint Mary’sand graduated four years later with a degree inReligious Studies. She then went on to get herMaster of Arts in Religion and Modernity fromQueen’s University in 2007.

The focus of both her Honours thesis andMaster’s essay was the re-emergence of Westernastrology in contemporary culture. Wynne hasbeen a student of astrology since 1983 and isdrawn to the archetypal nature of the astrologicalworldview as expressed through the languages ofsymbol, myth, image, and story-telling. She isinterested in how modern astrology serves in theprocess of a “re-enchantment” of society, andhow its re-emergence after several centuries ofobscurity suggests that late modernity is movingtoward integrating science with spirituality.

“As an undergraduate student at Saint Mary’s Iwas impressed with how my professors trulycared about the students and their progress,”said Wynne. “I value the friendly, supportiveatmosphere and commitment to quality teaching,and I am delighted to now have the opportunity toteach here myself.”

This year as Wynne returns to Saint Mary’s as afaculty member, she is teaching two courses,“Love,” and “Religion in Contemporary Culture.”

Saint Mary’s Alumnijoin the Faculty Ranks(Continued from Page 17)Work began last summer on the Atrium, an ambitious

$17.5 million project that reinforces Saint Mary’s Universityas a global learning centre. The Atrium, which is a focalpoint of the Hearts and Minds capital campaign, includesfunding from Alumni, faculty, staff, organizations,foundations and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.To be completed in the fall of 2009, the Atrium willtransform the open space between the Library, the Burkeand Science buildings into a living laboratory and GlobalLearning Commons.

Maroon & White readers can follow the progress of theAtrium as it takes shape over the year by visitingwww.smu.ca and following the link to the Atrium.

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Hockey cheque presentationSenior Golf Tournament members presented the Huskies Men’s HockeyTeam with the proceeds of their past golf tournaments.

Above: Dennis Gates (BSc ’66) presents Huskies’ Men’s Hockey captainMarc Rancourt with a cheque at the game on October 18, 2008.

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Alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends ofthe University gathered on a crystal clear day,August 21, for the 32nd Annual Saint Mary’sUniversity Alumni Golf Tournament.

Held at Granite Springs Golf Club in Baysideoverlooking the ocean near Peggy’s Cove, thisyear’s sold-out event generated $18,000, whichwas presented as eighteen $1,000 bursaries todeserving Saint Mary’s students who were alsothere to help out at the tournament.

The Golf Committee would like to thank all ofour bursary and prize sponsors, the companieswho provided samples and entertainment atthe holes, the tournament and studentvolunteers, the staff of Granite Springs and allthe golfers who helped to make the tournamenta success.

Great photos of all of the teams, award winnersand bursary recipients can be found byfollowing the link from our alumni websitehttp://www.smu.ca/alumni/golf.html.

If you missed the tournament this year, plan toattend next year’s tournament, tentativelyscheduled for Thursday August 20, 2009 –mark your calendars now and watch ourwebsite for further details!

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Top left - First-place Team: Jamie Welsh (BComm ’98),Sean Walker (BComm ’97), Vince Marsh (BA ’75, MBA’95), Chris Baldwin (BSc ’04), Dana Simonsen (BSc ’99,BA ’01)

Top right - Second-place Team: Bill Robinson (BComm’75), Larry Belliveau (BComm ’83), Don Bryson (BComm’75), Bruce Hopkins (BComm ’75, BEd ’76), Dave Bryson

Middle left - Third-place Team: Todd Greenlaw (BA ’89,BComm ’95), Cal Bussey (BA ’90), Tom MacIsaac, GlennMacInnis, Mark Denholm

Middle right - Alex Bussey (BA ’98), Paul Lynch (BComm’76), Pat Crowley (BA ’72), Lauren Connors (BA ’06),John Landry

Centre - Kathy Mullane (MBA ’89), Sue Uteck (BA ’86),Dana Clements, Annelie Vandenberg (BComm ’85),Lorna Harris

Right - The real winners: The bursary recipients!

Far right - Dr. Dodds gives it the old college try

Alumni Golf Tournament Raises $18,000 for Students

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man DJ Brooks (BComm), maid of honour AmberBrooks (BSc, nee Cumming), bridesmaid CatHenderson (BComm ’05), reader Keely Hollis (BA),usher Kirby Ginson (BComm), and usher JamesDuncan (BA). Adam currently works as aCommunications Analyst with Assante WealthManagement in Toronto, while Erin is a BusinessAdministrator with the City of Hamilton. They residein Beamsville, Ontario.

Darren Huxter, BA, spentone year at the Universityof Western Ontariopursuing his BEd, and nowteaches High SchoolHistory in Gaspe, Quebec.He and his wife Averillwelcomed their son, OwenSamuel, on May 30, 2008,

weighing 9 lbs, 5 oz.

Tyler MacLeod, BA, has been promoted to AccountSupervisor with Trampoline Creative Inc. – a Halifax-based firm that specializes in strategic branding,advertising and design.

2003

Andrew Godbout, BSc, has been named to SpeedSkating Canada’s Fall World Cup team, and will beheaded to Moscow to race the 10,000 metre event.

2002

Jeffery A. Cormier,BComm, and his wifeJessica are pleased tointroduce their son, ReganJeffery, who was born onApril 22, 2008, weighing8 lbs, 4oz. The familyresides in Summerside, PEI.

2001Trevor Heisler, MBA, andhis wife Kerry-Ann Sweenare proud to announce thebirth of their son. XavierReuben Reid Heisler wasborn on September 16,2008, weighing 9 lbs.

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Ross Argante, BA, is the Director of Sales forAtlantic Employment Services and Workforce. Heoversees all of the company’s national branches andis working to expand its brand across the country.

2000

Peter Johnston, MBA, is vice president ofLansdowne Technologies, a business managementconsulting firm located in Ottawa, ON. He leads thestrategic business management line and has beenspearheading security management for theVancouver 2010 Olympics.

1998

Nicole Godbout, BComm, is Regulatory Counselwith Nova Scotia Power Inc, and continues to serveas an Executive Member of the Saint Mary’sUniversity Alumni Association.

Jack Keith, DComm, isthe Chair of the SobeySchool of BusinessAdvisory Committee andPast Chair of the Board ofGovernors. In this photo,he is pictured with hisgranddaughters Áine (3)and Mairéad Doyle (1)

who are the daughters of Jennifer (BA ’94) and TonyDoyle.

Sally Thomas, BA, married Byron Stuike in Lamont,Alberta on September 19, 2008. The couple livesin Victoria, BC, where Sally is a Public Affairs Officerwith the Ministry of Education.

1997

Paul Flynn (BSc) andAlyson Bailey Flynn (BSc’98) welcomed their firstbaby, Callum MatthewFlynn, on July 11, 2008.

1996

Danièle (Talbot) Cruickshank, MEd, and herhusband Shawn have moved on an exchangeposting in Jacksonville, Florida for a three yearperiod. Shawn is a pilot in the Canadian Air Forcesand will now be working as an instructor and a flightsafety officer for the Mayport, Florida Naval Base.

2007

Peter Hickey, EMBA, has been appointed thePresident and CEO of Coemergence Inc., a companythat designs and sells the world-leading decisionmaking platform, ACIS. Initially developed for themining industry, ACIS has become the platform ofchoice of many of the best run companies in theworld such as Rio Tinto, Gold Fields and Agnico-Eagle Mines.

2005

Daniel Luke and JennaBlack (both BA)welcomed a baby girl onDecember 22, 2007.Grace Adrian Lukeweighed in at 7lbs, 14oz

Johnneice Blyden, BA, Graduated from Kent StateUniversity with a Master of Education in SpecialEducation (Intervention Specialist) in August 2008.She is currently employed with the Ministry ofEducation in The Bahamas.

Jennifer Cutler, MA, moved to Hamilton, ON topursue a PhD in Public Policy at McMasterUniversity. Taking a leave of absence from McMasterafter her first year, she moved to Napa, CA. Sincethen, Jennifer has traveled to Guatemala andThailand to pursue her passion for internationaldevelopment. She most recently moved to Boston,MA where she has edited and published her firstcollection of non-fiction short stories, entitled Back-Story: First Time Tales by the Stranger Next Door.Her book can be found at www.lulu.com/content/3176712.

Erin McDonald, BA, recently began her Masters inSocial Work at the University of Warwick in England.

2004

Adam Amirault and ErinHenderson (bothBComm), were marriedon June 7, 2008 inHalifax, Nova Scotia.Members of the weddingparty included severalSaint Mary’s Alumni: best

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Danièle will continue her teaching career as aFrench Immersion teacher.

Allen Weiqi Ge, MBA, has recently been appointedthe President of Otis Elevator (China) Investment Ltd.Fellow alumni can contact him at allenwge@sina.com.

1993

Dwane Brosseau,BComm, is working inInvestor Relations withCurrie Rose ResourcesInc. in Vancouver, BC. Heis the proud father offuture SMU linebackersHudson James, who wasborn on July 25, 2006,

weighing 7 lbs, 8 oz, and Callum Michael, who wasborn on July 1, 2008, weighing 9 lbs, 1 oz.

Randi Jakobsen, BA, was promoted to Director,Payroll in July 2008 after eight years as a Managerin the Finance Department of Maple Leaf Sports &Entertainment (MLSE) in Toronto. MLSE is the parentcompany that owns the Toronto Maple Leafs HockeyClub (NHL) and the Air Canada Centre, and operatesBMO Field and Ricoh Coliseum. Her department isresponsible for all staff both on and off the court, iceand pitch. With over 15 years of experience in thepayroll field, Randi has been instrumental in steeringMLSE through the ever increasing complexity ofplayer payrolls and cross border issues.

Tina Lane, BComm, was promoted to Presidentand Chief Operating Officer of Marid IndustriesLimited and became one of the four new ownersthrough a management buyout.

1992

Christine Greening, BComm, is putting hereducation to good use by finally taking the plungeand becoming an entrepreneur. In August 2007, sheopened a specialty dog shop, Bark & Fitz, on DoyleStreet in Halifax. Christine looks forward to seeingold friends and meeting new alumni (and their dogs)soon! You can also reach her through the website,www.barkandfitz.com.

Fraser Mooney, BA, is launching his first book thisfall. Jerome: Solving the Mystery of Nova Scotia’sSilent Castaway is published by Nimbus Publishing.Fraser is currently the Communications Director forthe South West Nova District Health Authority andlives in Yarmouth with wife Melanie and girls Lydiaand Madeline.

Sheryl-Ann Stephen, BComm, MBA ’94, workedat the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States(OECS) after graduation from Saint Mary’s in 1994.She subsequently pursued a PhD in Finance at theUniversity of Texas at Arlington, and is now on thefaculty in the Economics, Finance & LawDepartment of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN.

Ryan Van Horne, BA, recently switched careersafter 15 years with The Daily News, which folded inFebruary 2008. He is now working as aCommunications Officer for the Nova ScotiaDepartment of Health.

1991

Michael Uberoi, BComm, has been named theChief Financial and Operating Officer of the MelfordInternational Terminal Inc – the firm behind a $300million container terminal project at Melford on theStraight of Canso.

1990

Clayton Smiley (BSc)and Monique Melanson(BA) were married in April2007 in Sydney, NS. Theywelcomed a fourth baby,Christina Grace Bailey, onAugust 1, 2007, joiningJustin (11), Chantelle (8)and Victoria (6). They

currently reside in Lloydminster, AB, where Clayteaches Physics and Calculus for the Buffalo TrailSchool Board and owns Prophet River Holdings Ltd.Monique is going to enjoy another year at homewith Christina and will return to teaching inSeptember 2009.

1988

Mark MacNeill, MBA, received a LLB from theUniversity of Edinburgh School of Law in November2007 and completed an LLM from the University ofMiami in May 2008. He is also a December 2008candidate to receive an LLM in Environmental &Natural Resources Law at the University of Denver.His 2007 paper entitled “Gaining Command &Control of the Northwest Passage: Strait Talk onSovereignty” was a winner of an American BarAssociation law student writing competition and hasbeen published in the Transportation Law Journal.Since 2004, he has resided with his wife and twochildren in Inverness County. Mark is lookingforward to hearing from fellow alumni and can bereached at macneillmark@hotmail.com.

1986

Stephanie A. Cleary, BSc, was appointed a Judgeof the Provincial Court of Alberta on October 22,2008. She will preside in Fort McMurray ProvincialCourt, hearing criminal, family, child welfare and civilcases. She had been serving as the Acting ChiefCrown Prosecutor for the Judicial District ofMedicine Hat since 2006, and was appointedQueen’s Counsel in 2007. Stephanie is excitedabout the opportunities and challenges that comewith her judicial appointment, and will be relocatingto Fort McMurray with her husband, Dr. PatMcCombe (MD Dalhousie ’95) and their two sons,James (9) and George (5).

Geoff Wilmshurst, BA, has been appointedBusiness Development Director, Canada for StudyGroup Canada Ltd. Based in Kamloops, BC, StudyGroup is a global leader in international education,providing the educational opportunities for studentsfrom over 120 countries through partnerships withleading universities and colleges. Geoff will beleading the organization in the development of StudyGroup’s business objectives in Canada

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1985

Ben Leung, BComm, is vice president & GeneralManager of Small & Medium Enterprises Divisionwith China Construction Bank in Hong Kong. He is aproud Santamarian whose uncle (Kelvin Pak-LokLeung, BComm’76), cousin (Eddie Wai Ming Lee,BComm’79) and nephew (Anthony King Tong Leung,BComm’08) all attended Saint Mary’s University.

1984

Andrew MacDonald, BA, has been appointedNova Scotia’s Chief Crown Attorney of SpecialProsecutions.

1981

John Fitzpatrick, BA, was appointed to theQueen’s Council in April 2008. He is a SeniorPartner with Boyne Clarke Barristers & Solicitors inDartmouth, NS, and Vice Chair of the Saint Mary’sUniversity Board of Governors.

1979

Ian Colford, BSc, had his first book of fictionpublished by Ontario publisher Porcupine’s Quill inApril 2008. Evidence is a collection of twelve shortstories, several of which appeared in literaryjournals prior to publication in book form. In March,Ian spent three weeks in residence at the Yaddoartists’ community in Saratoga Springs, NY. Ian livesin Halifax and works at Dalhousie University.

David Slauenwhite, BComm, has been named theChief Financial Officer of MedMira Inc in Halifax, NS.He was formerly based in Calgary, AB, where heheld various senior financial and management rolesin the manufacturing, industrial, and engineeringsectors.

1974

Michael Caines, BComm, has been appointedPresident & CEO of FocalPoint Business Coaching ofMarietta. FocalPoint Business Coaching assistssmall business owners grow their businessesthrough regular coaching and mentoring and offersstrategic business solutions based on Mike’s manyyears in a corporate setting. After a successfulcareer with Maritime Tel & Tel in Halifax and Ottawa,Mike moved to Atlanta, GA in 1999 to be the NorthAmerican Materials Manager for Orange BusinessServices, a subsidiary of France Telecom. He leftOrange Business Services late in 2007 as theDirector of Global Corporate PerformanceManagement.

1968

Wendell Sanford, BA, BEd ’70, has beenappointed High Commissioner to BruneiDarussalam. He joined the Department of ExternalAffairs in 1978, and has held many positions aroundthe world throughout his career including deputycoordinator, Office of the Ambassador for FisheriesConservation; sponsorship coordinator for theHalifax G8 Summit; senior analyst, InternationalEconomic Relations Division; senior analyst, NewZealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade;deputy director, Program Analysis; Political,Economic and Public Affairs Program Manager inLos Angeles; and most recently served as Director,Oceans and Environmental Law.

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In MemoriamDaniel KirkDIPEGN ’47, BSc ’48October 26, 2008

Colleen MeagherBEd ’61, MA ’68October 10, 2008

Eugene HyslopOctober 7, 2008

Carl DujayBComm ’58September 26, 2008

Joseph PottieSeptember 18, 2008

Frank HankoBSc ’76September 8, 2008

Peter DunsworthDIPEGN ’42August 24, 2008

Mary Lou Ferguson’86August 20, 2008

Judith JohnsonBEd ’76, MA ’82August 20, 2008

Kevin PennyDIPEGN ’45August 18, 2008

Lillian ParkerBA ’59August 11, 2008

Valerie ScholeyBA ’73August 10, 2008

Edward MurphyHS ’38August 7, 2008

Eric WoodBA ’73July 20, 2008

Allan KeithBA ’65July 27, 2008

A. Pearleen OliverDCL ’90July 26, 2008

Armand WigglesworthJuly 20, 2008

Robert MoniesBSc ’62July 18, 2008

Robert GuinnBA ’01July 12, 2008

Charles BagnellBSc ’76July 1, 2008

Paula Jones-WrightBEd ’89, MEd ’92June 29, 2008

Alfred MacKinnonBA ’75June 27, 2008

Gerald Hatchette’37June 22, 2008

J. Greg HeenanBA ’48June 18, 2008

Michael CaseyHS ’45June 10, 2008

William FultzBA ’70June 6, 2008

David ColeBA ’68May 30, 2008

Diane MacLeanBA ’78May 29, 2008

Liam PollockBA ’94May 29, 2008

Cheryl ThomasBA ’78February 23, 2008

Robert KnottBA ’74February 1, 2008

Jacqueline BarrBA ’93December 22, 2007

Dr. Lewis PerinbamDCL ’05December 12, 2007

With Sympathy

Albert GrayMaintenance ServicesAugust 16, 2008

Edith CookFinancial ServicesJune 21, 2008

1963

Dave Cassivi, BA, served as a Windsor, ON, CityCouncilor for 24 consecutive years, and has beenappointed to the Board of Directors of theIndependent Electricity System Operator by theGovernment of Ontario. The Board is responsible formanaging the wholesale bulk markets for theOntario electricity grid.

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The players on Chris Flynn’s touch football team must have a tough time figuring out his next play. Legendary for his scrambles anduncanny ability to control the play, the former Huskies quarterback now works in sales and marketing, and lives in the Ottawa areawith his daughter Chelsea, who is 16. And when he has time, he can be found on the fields of his hometown of Buckingham,Quebec, near Ottawa playing touch football.

It was twenty years ago this fall that Chris Flynn (#1) won the first of three Hec Crighton Trophies for his outstanding performanceon the field. Chris is the only player in history to win the prestigious trophy three times.

The Hec Crighton Trophy, named after the late Hector Naismith Crighton, a coach, referee and teacher who wrote the rule book onCanadian football, is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in Canadian university football.