trillium spring-summer 2011

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Ready for a Gl bal World. It starts at The Study

Strong beginnings. Excellent outcomes.An independent school for girls (K to 11) offering a fully bilingual experience

3233 The Boulevard, Westmount, QC H3Y 1S4thestudy.qc.ca

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LeAderSHip2 Transition, positive Change & renewal Message from the Chair of the Board of Governors3 Committed to educating Young Women Message from the Head of School

ACHievemenTS4 debating: A Sport of the mind5 Science is enriched: By Our visiting physics professor6 All the World’s a Stage!7 Awakening the Joy: Creative expression Through the Arts14 Aspirations Soar on Our ivy League Tour15 Fostering Global Citizenship20 parents Are Special partners

ACAdemiCS8 Bien préparé. Une formule gagnante.9 Une journée avec la 2e année10 Student Fundraising Improving Our Sister School in Nicaragua11 Leading by example

ATHLeTiCS12 Going for Gold, One Game at a Time13 Team sports & coaching at The Study

STAFF16 Happy Anniversary! 3 Great Teachers Celebrate 20 Years

FeATUre18 Four Houses Give All Girls a Home19 Got Spirit? We Hear it!

ALUmnAe neWS21 Class of 201022 Alumnae profiles24 Alumnae news28 Alumna Spotlight

AdvAnCemenT30 From Local to Global: Supporting the Future of Our Girls32 Honouring a Study Builder

Contents

TRillium SpRinG 2011 ediTor susan orr-mongeau, director, marketing & Communications ([email protected])

assoCiaTe ediTor Jason Finucan ediTorial assisTaNT stephanie Boucher ediTorial supporT lise anderson, pattie edwards, mary liistro hebert,

Belinda hummel, sylvie lafleur, anita Nowak, antonia Zannis CoNTriBuTors Brenda Bartlett, Betty Berger, Wendy Chiu ’87, anna Conides ’11, leila

Cattelan ’11, hailey elder ’11, patricia Johnnson ’11, mary liistro hebert, marie-François Jothy, sylvie lafleur, audrey leduc ’13, Chantale lewis, eve marshall,

laurie Traylen, antonia Zannis phoToGraphy allen mcinnis desiGN origami

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1 iNside Kim silKausKas’ Grade 9 sCieNCe Class (l To r) CarolyN smiTh, madisoN QuiNN, ViTToria Belli, aNd JosephiNe isseNmaN, piCTured here iN The seNior sCieNCe laB. 2 diFFereNCe-maKers deFeNsiVely, GoalTeNder alexa aNToNiaZZi ’14 aNd JaCQueliNe perroN-smiTh ’13 duriNG The FiNal WiNNiNG Game oF The 2010 sea+l u-15 Girls soCCer TourNameNT. 3 house heads proudly displayiNG Their masCoTs (l To R) aNdrea BroWNsTeiN – Kappa rho, hailey elder – delTa BeTa, oliVia reGimBal – BeTa lamBda, aNd aNNa CoNides – mu Gamma. 4 (l To R) ediTor, susaN orr-moNGeau, direCTor marKeTiNG & CommuNiCaTioNs aNd sTephaNie BouCher, CommuNiCaTioNs CoordiNaTor. 5 CovER (l To R) lola GomeZ-riBeiro aNd Teya FiNaN, BoTh iN Grade 4, iN The eVe marshall liBrary

6 oppoSiTE paGE (l To R) 2010 GraduaTes NadiNe ChalaTi aNd aNNa dai eNJoyiNG Their lasT momeNTs aT The sTudy.

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Cette année, The Study passe par une transition prometteuse. Le processus de recrutement d’une nouvelle direction est déjà bien amorcé, de même que le remaniement du plan stratégique quinquennal qui nous

conduira jusqu’au 100e anniversaire de la fondation de l’école en 2015. Une vaste consultation, réalisée en 2009 – 2010 auprès des

participants, a permis de préciser les objectifs stratégiques pour The Study : l’innovation, l’excellence et l’autonomie. Grâce à une pédagogie innovante dans un milieu où les attentes sont élevées en matière d’excellence scolaire et d’équilibre personnel, les élèves acquièrent une autonomie d’apprentissage qui les prépare à des études universitaires et à une carrière où elles sauront briller et jouer un rôle important.

L’innovation est une tradition de l’école, car dès ses débuts, The Study a ouvert la voie en favorisant l’indépendance des jeunes femmes qu’elle formait. Récemment, cette pédagogie novatrice a pris diverses formes : le bilinguisme dans tout l’établissement, des projets d’apprentissage greffés sur la réalité internationale, la possibilité d’apprendre le mandarin ou la programmation informatique dès les débuts et une rapide transition vers des programmes accessibles en Wi-Fi sur ordinateur – toutes interventions qui contribuent à créer une atmosphère très stimulante.

unE fièRE TRadiTion ET un avEniR pRomETTEuR En adoptant ces objectifs stratégiques d’innovation, d’excellence et d’autonomie, le Conseil des gouverneurs suit une longue tradition de nouveauté, de réussite scolaire et de développement personnel qui s’abrite depuis longtemps sous notre vénérable toit rouge. Je tiens à remercier toutes les personnes qui, participant de près ou de loin à la vie de l’école, ont contribué à une telle prouesse. Tous les membres du Conseil et moi-même avons hâte de partager avec vous le plan stratégique remanié avant la fin de l’année scolaire ainsi que l’avenir très prometteur qui s’ouvre pour le Study !

Brenda Bartlett ’76Chair, Board of Governors / Présidente, Conseil des gouverneurs

The Study is transitioning in exciting ways this year. We are engaged in the process of selecting a new Head and revising our Strategic Plan for the five years leading to our 100th birthday in 2015.

After extensive stakeholder consultations in 2009 – 2010, the themes of innovation, excellence and autonomy emerged as The Study’s strategic goals. Through innovative pedagogy in an environment with high expectations of academic excellence and personal well-roundedness, the Study girl becomes an autonomous learner, thriving and leading in university and beyond. The same themes apply to teachers and administrators –

supporting academic innovation and ongoing professional development, role modeling, autonomous learning and leadership.

Innovation is a long-standing Study tradition: From inception, the school pioneered innovations fostering independent young women. More recently, school-wide bilingualism, international reality-based learning projects, the Mandarin third language option, early computer programming and rapid evolution to the Wi-Fi laptop program have helped us lead the way in innovative pedagogy while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere and the traditions of an established all-girls’ school.

pRoud TRadiTion & pRomiSinG fuTuRE By adopting the strategic goals of innovation, excellence and autonomy, the Board of Governors supports The Study’s ongoing tradition of innovation, cultivating academic and personal fulfillment for all under our distinguished red roof. I thank everyone in the school community who contributed to this process. On behalf of all board members, we look forward to sharing the 2011 – 2015 Strategic Plan with you before the end of the school year. We are very excited about putting this plan into action and continuing to engage our community.

Transition, Positive Change & Renewal

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En 1915, lorsque Margaret Gascoigne a ouvert une école dans sa propre maison, elle s’est donné pour mission de fournir aux filles une éducation exceptionnelle dans un lieu où elles auraient le plaisir d’appendre les

« choses qui comptent vraiment ». Depuis lors, The Study s’efforce de concrétiser la vision de sa fondatrice.

Afin que les élèves puissent réaliser leur plein potentiel, l’école offre donc un milieu d’apprentissage à la fois stimulant et protecteur, pertinent et ouvert sur le monde contemporain. L’établissement reste exclusivement ouvert aux filles, car nous sommes convaincus qu’une école non mixte constitue le milieu le plus à même de favoriser leur plein épanouissement. Les filles d’aujourd’hui deviendront les dirigeantes de demain, et aucune limite ne doit s’opposer à leurs ambitions, tant sur le plan professionnel que personnel.

Nous croyons que les filles peuvent atteindre tous les objectifs qu’elles se fixent, The Study les aide simplement à découvrir et à cultiver leurs passions. Les élèves apprennent ainsi à voir différentes perspectives, à utiliser la technologie de manière créative, à s’inspirer de modèles exemplaires et à prendre des risques. L’accent est mis sur la curiosité, la créativité, la pensée multidisciplinaire et la participation en tant que citoyenne du monde.

Dans un milieu offrant une combinaison équilibrée de matières scolaires et d’activités parascolaires, les élèves disposent d’occasions illimitées de tenir une position de leader. Au sortir de l’école, ces jeunes femmes accomplies et réfléchies seront tout à fait en mesure de jouer un rôle déterminant dans le cours des choses.

Le corps enseignant se consacre sans compter à l’éducation de ces jeunes femmes et j’en profite pour tous les remercier de s’attarder à susciter le meilleur de leurs élèves.

Mary Liistro HebertHead of School / Directrice de l’école

Board of Governors 2010 − 2011

Chair Brenda Bartlett ’76

ViCe-Chair & Treasurer Gaétan Bouchard

TresurerJim McDonald

seCreTary sarah ivory-stewart ’78

MeMBersBarbara KarasekLisa Mierins smithDr Wendy Chiu ’87susan einhornGerard Limoges

aDVisoryLouis régimbal

aBoVe aCross spread KiNderGarTeN sTudeNTs WaiTiNG WiTh CuriosiTy To haVe Their FirsT eVer sTudy sChool phoTo TaKeN. opposiTe paGe BreNda BarTleTT ’76, Chair oF The Board oF GoVerNors, WiTh her dauGhTer oliVia desiaTNyK ’13 leFT (l To r) head Girl, alexa KruyT ’11, mary liisTro heBerT, head oF sChool, WiTh Julia FaCChiNo ’11 aNd leila-alexia CaTTelaN ’11

Ever since 1915, when Margaret Gascoigne started a school in the study of her home, The Study has been committed to her vision of providing young girls with an exceptional education in a place where they would

be happy and “learn things that really matter.”Today, the school offers a relevant and contemporary,

supportive and challenging learning environment where girls can reach their potential. We remain an all girls’ school because we believe girls flourish in a single-gender learning environment. The girls of today will be tomorrow’s leaders, and there should be no limitations on their ambitions, either professionally or personally.

The Study believes girls can do anything they set their minds to, and helps them identify and explore their passions. Students learn to appreciate different perspectives, be creative with technology, benefit from strong role models and are encouraged to take risks. We place a high value on inquiry, creativity, cross-discipline thinking and active global citizenship.

With the school’s balanced offering of academics and extracurricular activities, students have unlimited opportunities to assume leadership roles. Study girls graduate as accomplished and thoughtful young women who are committed to making a difference.

The Study’s devoted faculty is totally dedicated to the education of young women. I take this opportunity to thank them for continuing to challenge our girls to do their best.

Committed to Educating Young Women


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debating: A Sport of the Mindby Sarah battat ’12

When I first joined The Study’s Debate Club in grade 7, little did I know that my engagement in this club would forever shape my academic career and serve as a valuable asset in the future. I learned over the course of the years that debate is the art of speech and a sport for the

mind. Debate demands that people “exercise” their brains, “train” for upcoming tournaments, “strategize” with their debate partner, and “cooperate” in a team effort.

Debating provided me with the opportunity to develop the ability to think on my feet, to synthesize and clearly articulate my ideas, as well as to remain up to date with current events. As Debate Team Captain at The Study, my goal is to encourage novice debaters to develop a love for debate and to motivate others to join the Debate Club.

My debate “career” has given me the unique chance to travel across the country and compete in numerous national competitions. Last year, I participated in the Junior National Debate Championships in Calgary, Alberta. I, along with my partner Sabrina Roy ’12, reached the semi-finals and ranked third best team in the country.

This fall, I traveled to Toronto, Ontario, where I participated in the Oxford Cup. The two highest ranked teams qualified to participate in a debate competition in Oxford, England. I was awarded the prize of third best debater in the country and my team ranked seventh overall, making it to the semi-finals. It truly is an honour to see that my hard work and passion for debate have translated into such success. I hope to inspire others to continue the legacy of debate at The Study and to realize the intrinsic benefits of debating.

“performance at this level of debate requires deep knowledge of current world affairs, as well as political and economic issues and, of course, lots of intellectual stamina,” said Antonia Zannis, director, Senior School. “We are very proud of The Study’s debating team! Their accomplishments, year after year, are proof of their commitment and hard work. These girls always have very well informed opinions.”

debaters Stand Tallon their way to

the 2010 National Championshipssabrina Nolan ’12, sabrina roy ’12, audrey Leduc ’12 & sarah Battat ’12

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Seventeen physics students from The Study walked through the wide halls of Marianopolis and peered into the bright and spacious lab, lead by M. Jeremie Vinet, their professor for the second day. On evenly spaced black tables, there

were long metal tracks, motion sensors, force sensors, carts, and a pulley system. Not wanting to disrupt the experimental set-up, The Study girls sat at the tables to await further instructions.

We were there to conduct experiments to verify our previous theory concerning the relationship between force, mass and acceleration, three new concepts in our physics vocabulary. M. Vinet had come to our Study classroom the day before to present to us the intriguing world of physics. He helped us come

by leila Cattelan ’11 & anna Conides ’11

Science is Enriched by our visiting physics professor

a visiting professor and a hands-on experience tying theory to practice using some of the more sophisticated marianopolis equipment that was new to them... was all very exciting. meeting different scientific thinkers is one of our priorities,” said Anna maria palumbo, department Head, Senior School Science.

We are very proud of the achieve-ments of our physics students. Last year, a team of five grade 11 students traveled to israel to compete on the world stage in the prestigious Weizmann institute physics Tournament and returned with third place honours. Two years before, a team of five Study girls also had the opportunity to travel to rehovot, israel for the competition and returned the worldwide winner.

up with the theories on our own through engaging, step-by-step activities. One of the interesting experimentation methods we used was pushing an enthralled student across the floor on a bright blue wagon (strictly for scientific purposes, of course!)

The next day at Marianopolis, we completed a similar experi-ment, using rather more professional and precise methodology. We conducted the lab once, and then twice, vigilantly recording our results, plotting graphs using the computer’s software, and proudly printing out our results. We heartily thanked M. Vinet and his team for offering this opportunity to us, and made our way back to school, heatedly competing for the team with the least amount of experimental error.

RiGhT The loVe oF sCieNCe iN The maKiNG: iNside Kim silKausKas’ Grade 9 sCieNCe Class (l To R) CarolyN smiTh, madisoN QuiNN, ViTToria Belli aNd JosephiNe isseNmaN, piCTured here iN The physiCs laB.

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lEfT (l To R) eleNi meTraKos ’11 as GriZaBella, WiTh alexa KruyT ’11, aNd asli BuyuKKurT ’10 iN The sTudy’s 2010 produCTioN oF CaTs, The musiCal.

Performing Arts builds confidence. Through auditions, rehearsals and performances, students gain self-assurance and develop a personal voice. Nurtured by an encouraging environment, Study girls become

courageous in their work as they perform for an audience.Drama students work hard at learning many various

disciplines – and when they all come together, it’s magical. “There are a bunch of reasons why I love drama” said Eleni Metrakos ’11, who played Grizabella in last year’s much appreciated, sold-out performance of CATS, the musical.

“It’s a passion for me. You slip away and become someone else.”The Mary Liistro-Hebert Performance Hall, our professional

200-seat concert venue, has hosted many wonderful sold-out performances rewarded with enthusiastic standing ovations.

Creating the magic of Theatre

all the World’s a Stage! recently applauded

study drama productions:

2010hoLLyWooD hoTeLstarring students in grades 7 & 8

uNe aDapTaTioN De… aLiCe au pays Des MerVeiLLesstarring students in grade 6

CaTs, The MusiCaLstarring students in grades 9, 10 & 11

2011FiNaL Dress rehearsaLstarring students in grades 7 & 8

Le MaGiCieN D’ozstarring students in grade 6

harVeystarring students in grades 9, 10 & 11

The arts have been entrenched in The Study’s curriculum ever since

the beginning”, according to Mary Liistro Hebert, The Study’s

Head of School. Music and art are taught to each grade, including

the kindergarten class, and the arts, in one form or another, remain

a constant throughout students’ elementary and senior school years.

“Music training has such a positive effect on different types of learning.

One example is the ability to manipulate information in both working and

long-term memory; others are reading acquisition and sequence learning,”

added Mme Hebert.

“Singing may seem like such a simple act, which it is, but as I listen,

I am reminded of its many other benefits, particularly when we sing together:

the increased sense of community bonding, belonging and shared endeavour.

I have again had the pleasure of witnessing firsthand the gift Study girls have

to share. They are truly a joy to listen to. I was very excited to have our school

come together at Marianopolis College this December to sing and celebrate

the magic of the season.”

The arts are for Everyone

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The study of the arts – visual arts, drama or music – stimulates the imagination in us all. The arts foster creativity, and society needs creative thinkers to move forward. It is also well documented that the intellectual development of children is enhanced through the study of the arts.

The Study’s Creative Arts Department aims to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. One recent example of a visual arts project designed to do that was inspired by the beautiful view from the windows of the senior school art room, as well as the rich images of landscapes and interior themes throughout art history.

This school project, completed by all girls in grades 5 to 11, combined themes and art criteria found in paintings of landscapes and interiors. It facilitated a deep investigation in picture making and helped students develop a concrete application of art vocabulary and criteria in the production of a single work of art.

“Although a different scale of evaluation of competencies was used, depending on the grade level, a very high level of production was achieved by all students due, in part, to their implication with the subject,” noted Cynthia van Frank, The Study’s Visual Art teacher. “It was very exciting for the younger students to be creating a work of art inspired by the senior school art room, as this was the first year grades 5 and 6 art classes were held in the senior school.”

Each girl’s work was the culmination of many weeks of preparation, providing the opportunity to sustain interest in one project and enabling her to work on multiple aspects such as planning, problem solving, working out a dynamic composition and using mixed media, all focused on achieving her unique personal vision.

awakening the Joy Creative Expression Through the Arts

abovE Grade 6 sTudeNTs sarah peTreCCa, ViCToria seaBaG, mariNa VilaNoVa, CaroliNe smiTh aNd miKaela ludWiCK iN “The room WiTh a VieW,” The arT room. bEloW arTWorK By paTriCia JohNssoN ’11


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Comme au cours des quatre dernières années, les élèves de sixième ont passé une journée à l’Hôpital Général de Montréal, pour y présenter leurs projets sur les organes humains aux médecins, aux chercheurs, aux

infirmières et aux autres personnes venues à l’hôpital. Le Dr Richard Fraser, pathologiste, s’est dit impressionné de

la complexité des projets, des recherches fouillées et de l’excellente présentation que les élèves ont faite. Il a donné de son temps, dans une journée chargée, pour montrer au groupe une coupe transversale d’un poumon sain et une coupe transversale du poumon d’un fumeur. « J’apprécie beaucoup les interactions avec les élèves, » a-t-il fait remarquer en souriant, « la leçon à tirer c’est de ne pas fumer et on voit là un exemple de la maladie provoquée par le tabagisme. »

Deux résidents, le Dr Catherine Lussier et le Dr Ahlem Makhlouf, ont assisté à la présentation du projet des élèves sur l’appareil digestif et se sont également dits très impressionnées. « C’est vraiment une excellente idée de faire ce type de présentation. Les élèves prennent vraiment un intérêt à la science » a souligné le Dr Lussier.

unE mERvEillEuSE CollaboRaTion En dépit d’emplois du temps très chargés, nombre de parents et de bénévoles dans le domaine médical offrent de leur temps pour venir à l’école pour parler du corps humain aux élèves et pour répondre à leurs questions, afin de les préparer à la visite de l’Hôpital Général de Montréal. À l’aide des accessoires et du matériel qu’ils apportent, ces spécialistes parviennent à communiquer leurs connaissances et donnent un aperçu assez détaillé du fonctionnement des organes, des pathologies qui les concernent et des technologies utilisées pour les traiter.

Encore une fois, il s’agit d’une merveilleuse collaboration entre les membres de la communauté

de The Study : susciter l’intérêt des élèves grâce à différentes approches tout en leur faisant

découvrir le monde qui les entoure. Les filles ont également l’occasion d’appliquer leurs connaissances à un contexte social et environnemental, ce qui leur permet de découvrir l’importance sous-jacente de leurs conclusions.

abovE Grade six sTudeNTs, WiTh dr. NaThalie Bureau, assoCiaTe CliNiCal proFessor oF radioloGy, aT The

uNiVersiTy oF moNTreal, aNd moTher oF emma Beaudry ’16.

Nous remercions sincèrement l’équipe

de parents pour leur accueil chaleureux, leur ouverture et leur

générosité envers nos jeunes:

Dr Corinne Berges, orL, mère d’emma Bartolomé ’18; Dr Kevin Waschke, Gastroentérologue, père

d’annika Waschke ’12; Dr pietro Di Battista, Dentiste, père de Érica Di Battista ’19; Dr sheila Jacob,

pneumologue, mère de elisabeth ’17 et de sonia Jacob ’20; Dr Nathalie Bureau, rodiologue, mère de emma Beaudry ’16; Dr Katia Betito

Kruger, pharmacologue, mère de emma Kruger ’16

Bien préparé.une formule gagnante.

bEloW iNside a Grade 2 Classroom, as sTudeNTs eaGerly aNsWer mme melaNie’s QuesTioNs iN FreNCh Class. bEloW lEfT mme melaNie BeaudeTTe, Grade 2 FreNCh TeaCher.

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Dans la classe de deuxième année, on ne s’ennuie pas ! Il faut dire que les élèves sont motivées par tout ce qui les entoure. Tant en mathématiques, qu’en français ou en anglais, les élèves travaillent fort.

Les élèves adorent utiliser le langage mathématique et font des liens entre ce qu’elles voient en classe et la vie de tous les jours. En classe, elles solutionnent des problèmes et expliquent entre elles

leur logique. Les filles aiment aussi faire leurs devoirs de mathématiques. Qui n’aimerait pas faire des devoirs à l’aide d’un programme informatique ? Mathletics, un programme informatique auquel on accède par Internet, rejoint chaque élève, selon ses forces, lui offrant des défis personnels intéressants, en plus de lui permettre de consolider, à son rythme, les apprentissages faits en classe.

Tant en français qu’en anglais, les élèves de deuxième année ont différentes occasions quotidiennes d’écrire. En anglais, les filles participent à un Blogue que leur enseignante, Mrs. Kurtzman Phillips, a créé pour elles. En français, les élèves jouent à la journaliste, rapportant des faits qui se sont passés à l’école ou à la maison. Elles sont aussi appelées à écrire de façon plus créative sur différents sujets à l’intérieur de leur journal.

En français, une fois par semaine à la récréation du midi, les élèves peuvent aller au Café de Mme Mélanie. Mme Mélanie Beaudette a trouvé cette façon ludique d’inviter les élèves dans sa classe afin de leur permettre de pratiquer leur français tout en jouant ou en dessinant. Le Café de Mme Mélanie affiche souvent complet, témoignant de l’intérêt des filles.

Des élèves motivées et des enseignantes créatives : ainsi pourrait-on résumer la deuxième année. Toutes les conditions gagnantes sont réunies.

Une journée avec la

par Sylvie lafleur, directrice de l’école primaire 2e année


Last year, The Study formed a partnership with the Diria Institute in Diria, Nicaragua. Our students now spend each fall preparing themselves for this social entrepreneurship experience. The original goal was to

raise enough money to build a water tower and bring much needed supplies to this small village school. To complement their work in Montreal, students visit the school in Nicaragua during their March break, teaching classes, immersing themselves in the culture and engaging in local sightseeing. The students on the community service trip make lifelong friends with the Nicaraguan students and get a first-hand taste of the impact they have had on this community.

unfoRGETTablE CommuniTy SERviCE ExpERiEnCE “It truly was an unforgettable experience – that's why I went back again this year!” said grade 10 student Judy Fung. This year’s plans included purchasing much-needed books for the school and supplying equipment for a science lab.

The girls at The Study have also established a scholarship fund to enable girls graduating from the Diria Institute to attend university. The scholarship is awarded once a year and provides five years of post-secondary study. The Study girls interview and choose the scholarship candidates. So far, The Study’s efforts have enabled a young lady to go to medical school and two young ladies to study economics.

Improving Our Sister School in Nicaragua

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“Instilling the spirit of giving, locally and internationally, is fundamental to our philosophy at The Study,” noted Antonia Zannis, Director, Senior School. We emphasize community projects – around the world and around the corner – so that students can experience the personal growth inherent in helping others less fortunate. A wonderful local cross-generational event recently took place when our grade 11 class spent time at a nearby senior’s residence.

“Our students are true ambassadors. Many thanks to the entire Study community for their continued support as our students gain a broader global view of life through experiencing situations and learning opportunities outside the school’s four walls,” said Amalia Liogas, The Study’s Director of Information Technology and Community Service advisor to Nicaragua.

Student Fundraising

bEloW aNNa CoNides ’11 WiTh a seNior resideNT duriNG a CommuNiTy serViCe Field Trip To The Chsld ViGi QueeN eliZaBeTh reTiremeNT home. RiGhT sTudy Girls TeaChiNG eNGlish To sTudeNTs iN our sisTer sChool iN NiCaraGua (l To R in fRonT of ClaSS) Carley samBrooK ’12, soFia essayaN-pereZ ’11, leila alexia CaTTelaN ’11, sTephaNie ClaxToN ’12, madisoN QuiNN ’13, amaNda NiCol ’13, Judy FuNG ’12 aNd eleNi meTraKos ’11

f read more online!

To experience the Nicaragua community service trip and read their travel blog, visit the student showcasewww.thestudy.qc.ca

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Not a day goes by at The Study without each and every student showing leadership – either by taking responsibility for her learning and actions, by leading a club, being an ambassador or lending

a helping hand. All their leadership efforts culminate in very special responsibilities in grade 11, when students assume roles on our Student Council as prefects, elected each spring by their fellow students.

SERvinG in STudEnT GovERnmEnT Following nearly the same process that began at The Study in 1915, our senior student body and faculty elect our Head Girl, Sub Head Girl and Sports Captain. The Elementary School Prefect, Entertainment Prefect, Treasurer and Secretary make up the rest of the Student Council. These seven students, as leaders of our student government, lay the annual groundwork for the abundance of spirit that resonates through our halls every day.

They meet in August to plan the year and work hard each month thereafter to make sure the dances are fun, spirit week is full of pajamas and crazy accessories, and prefect initiations are appropriately embarrassing! They are also expected to model appropriate behaviour and, by example, lead our students according to our code of ethics which is RESPECT.

Having a leadership role at The Study is an honour, and in turn, everyone at the school has been honoured by great student leaders: knowledgeable, competent, young women who remain humble in their positions.

abovE (l To R) The 2010 – 2011 sTudeNT CouNCil: FeliCia Belli (eNTerTaiNmeNT preFeCT), mia silVa (Treasurer), emily CampBell (suB-head Girl), oliVia Tory (seCreTary), Chloé BlaTChFord (elemeNTary sChool preFeCT), paTriCia JohNssoN (sporTs CapTaiN) aNd head Girl alexa KruyT.

by antonia Zannis, director, Senior School

leading by Example

Code éthiquenous, les élèves et les enseignants de The Study, reconnaissons que chacun doit souscrire aux principes qui suivent pour que tous les membres de notre collectivité puissent grandir et s’épanouir.

respectez les élèves et les enseignants.

respectez la propriété de l’école et les biens personnels d’autrui. respectez les idées et les sentiments des autres en gardant à l’esprit que chaque personne est unique. respectez l’apprentissage.

efforcez-vous de traiter autrui d’une manière juste et équitable. Laissez-vous guider par le principe de l’égalité entre toutes les élèves.

Soyez fières de votre école et de vous-mêmes. Faites du port de l’uniforme, un symbole de votre fierté. montrez votre fierté dans tout ce que vous faites.

participez aux activités scolaires et sportives avec enthousiasme et en faisant valoir l’esprit de votre école.

enrichissez votre éducation et mettez à profit le temps que vous passez à l’école de même que les occasions qu’elle vous offre en étant ponctuelles, en préparant votre matériel et en vous appliquant. Faites de votre mieux.

Créez un climat plus agréable pour tous et toutes. Évitez le commérage, les disputes et les moqueries.

Tradition, confiance et vérité sont et seront toujours des valeurs essentielles de l’école; protégez-les.


ATHLeTiCS

by laurie Traylen, director of athletics

This year’s CAIS U15 soccer team celebrated its most successful season in recent memory. The Study entered

their national U15 Soccer Tournament with a team of 15 girls ranging from grade 6 –9. Because our team was so young, we were not sure how we would fare in the tournament. By taking one game at a time, our soccer players continued to climb the ladder of success, right up the steps of the medals podium, to win the SEAL U15 gold medal.

According to James Michener’s Sports in America, Lombardi claimed to have been misquoted. What he intended to say was “Winning isn’t everything. The will to win is the only thing.”

Our girls’ will to do their best was a pleasure to behold. The positive energy felt by coaches, players and parents during the championship game is something that we aspire toward with all our teams at The Study. We are blessed to have such intelligent and bright students who excel in academics and on the field.

The way our girls won this tourna-ment says a lot about their character… their heart… their work ethic… and their athletic ability.

RiGhT diFFereNCe-maKers deFeNsiVely, GoalTeNder alexa aNToNiaZZi ’14 aNd JaCQueliNe perroN-smiTh ’13 duriNG The FiNal WiNNiNG Game oF The 2010 sea+l u-15 Girls soCCer TourNameNT. The Team WoN The TourNameNT By oNe Goal aGaiNsT GleNyloN NorFolK From ViCToria.

Going for

Gold,One Game at a Time

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Team sports are the best, from basketball to hockey.

My passion for sports began when I started at The Study, and I can honestly say that the Athletics program offered has marked me and affected who I am more than almost any other aspect of the school. I joined any sports team I could from the moment they were offered, and the varied program

allowed me to try out many different sports, and to develop skills that would have never been part of my repertoire if not for The Study.

During the school year, I am in constant motion, going from basketball practice to ski race to hockey game non-stop, although you probably wouldn’t believe it if you saw me camping on the couch on the weekends. When I am at my most exhausted, I am also at my best, because I have spent my time doing the things I love, playing games! Team sports are the greatest, and your teammates help you make memories forever. That is why I love playing sports at The Study; you are not only brought together with your teammates because of shared interests and shared homework, but also because of a shared passion for sport.

Coaching Study girls – it doesn’t get better than this!

What’s the best feeling in the world? For me, when one of our student athletes asks me if they can come into school first thing in the morning, or to meet me after classes to work on their basketball, volleyball or track skills.

The most important aspect of coaching in my experience is to teach the girls to respect themselves and others, to take full responsibility for their academics and extracurricular life, develop and demonstrate loyalty, learn to be a great communicator and discipline themselves so that no one else has to.

STudy aThlETES makE haRd WoRk ThEiR paSSion I encourage them to not just work hard, but also work smart, put the team before themselves, make winning an attitude, be a true competitor and handle success like they handle failure.

Coaching is so much easier when you have a supportive team of parents by your side to help you instill the goals of your program. This year, whether we are at home or at an away game, whether it is the soccer SEAL tournament finals or Divisional Midget basketball game, there are a group of parents cheering on the sidelines, bringing water and fruit to the team bench, or accompanying us on sports trips. Their involvement is invaluable and on behalf of the Athletics department we would like to thank all of our parents and alumnae who give their time and expertise so freely.

I love coaching Study girls because they are hard workers, true competitors and resilient. My most favorite moment as a coach this year was on a February weekend when our Midget basketball team won the Bishop College School Invitational Tournament. We had just arrived on the bus back home when one of my athletes, who just had her best game of the season, turned to me and said, “Ms. Lewis, do you know what I need to improve”?

What can I say; it just doesn’t get better than this.

1 Grade 5 sTudeNTs (l To R) isaBella WeiN, alessaNdra Guido aNd morGaNe-marie daCKiW playiNG a sCrimmaGe

BasKeTBall Game duriNG Their physiCal eduCaTioN Class. 2 baCk RoW (l To R) rolaNd BieNVeNu, hoCKey CoaCh aNd sTudy CusTodiaN, saBriNa NolaN ’12, Chloé aNassis ’12, laura hallWard ’11, aNdrea BroWNsTeiN ’11, shaNNoN TrayleN, hoCKey CoaCh aNd dauGhTer oF laurie TrayleN, CarolyN smiTh ’13, CaTheriNe BoisVerT ’15, laurie TrayleN, direCTor oF aThleTiCs middlE RoW (l To R) paTriCia JohNssoN ’11, aNNa JoNes ’17, alexaNdra CosseTTe ’17, alexaNdra BriseBois ’17, aNNa CoNides ’11, ashley sTeNdel ’12, meGaN Kouri ’15 iN FroNT: Chloé BlaTChFord ‘11 (GoalTeNder). missiNG From

phoTo: Julia TaKaCsy ’14, aNd Team maNaGers, eVelyN aNd Tom CoNides, pareNTs oF aNNa ’11. 3 The sTudy’s JuVeNile VolleyBall Team phoTo: baCk RoW (l To R) CoaCh aNd sTudy phys. ed. TeaCher, ChaNTale leWis, sTephaNie ClaxToN ’12, audrey KaNo ’12, saBriNa roy ’12, Camille GaGNoN ’12, JessiCa TheVeNoZ ’12, Charlie Carrier-Groleau ’12, aNd aNasTasia Tease. FroNT roW (l To r) Chloé espiard ’12, saBriNa NolaN ’12, paiGe melKersoN ’12 aNd saBriNa maCh ’11. missiNG From phoTo: Claire hadaya ’12, Chloé aNassis ’12.

f read more online!

To see highlights from the winning soccer game, visit The study's youTube channel www.youtube.com/thestudyschool

by patricia Johnsson ’11, Sports Capitan

by Chantale lewis, physical Education Teacher & Coach

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Over the course of four days in early November, 25 Study students from grades 10 and 11 left for the United States on a tour of Ivy League universities. Post-secondary school advisor and trip organizer,

Mme Anderson, along with the Director of the Senior School, Ms. Zannis, and school counselor, Ms. Walsh, accompanied the biennial trip.

When we departed from The Study, most of us said we were taking part in the trip out of our interest in learning more about possibilities for an educational future outside of Quebec or Canada. By the time we returned, however, each of us had fallen in love. Whether it was with the history and tradition of Harvard or the modern, technological world of MIT, we all felt as though we had found a place where we could see ourselves one day.

The tour started with Harvard. Though the day was rainy and cold, the warmth inside the famous crimson-coated brick walls was more than enough to keep us all going. “This is a school filled with unique opportunities,” said Sabrina Nolan ’12.

We then made our way to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, my personal favorite of the five schools we visited. While MIT lacked a little of Harvard’s prestige, it made up for it in originality, with exciting stories about student pranks,

(l To R) sarah marKariaN ’11, hailey elder ’11, sarah morGaN ’12, Charlie Carrier-Groleau ’12, aNd Camille GaGNoN ’12 iN FroNT oF The doors aT priNCeToN uNiVersiTy, iN NeW Jersey, duriNG The BieNNial iVy leaGue Tour.

aspirations Soar on Our Ivy League Tourby hailey Elder ’11

ACAdemiCS

referred to as ‘hacks,’ and modern buildings that included a dorm room in the shape of a sine wave.

Brown was the place to be for Charlie Carrier-Groleau ’12. “Its homey feeling reminded me of The Study,” says Charlie. With a focus on liberal arts and a highly multicultural community, Brown was different from any other Ivy.

We were all treated to a special surprise when we arrived at Yale and were given a personal speech by one of the Deans of Admissions. She spoke of the chances of being accepted to an Ivy League school, saying, “They may be slim, but why should that stop you?”

Last but not least was Princeton. Known for its gorgeous campus and highly acclaimed community service programs, we were lucky enough to see it during the middle of the fall season. With colourful leaves spread all across campus, we felt as though we were walking through a kind of place only seen in the movies.

When you grow up in Quebec, it’s normal to stay in the province for university. But when you go to The Study, you learn that there are so many other places that may be right for you. Of course, the chances of going to an Ivy League school are slim for anybody, but with a secondary education at a school like The Study, why would we let that stop us?

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Congrats!Lise Anderson, The Study’s Senior School Advisor, is also delighted that Study students Alexandra dupont ’13 and marina mavridis ’13

are attending the King edward vi School for girls in Burmingham, UK, on another of The Study’s international Student exchange programs this spring.

abovE sTudy exChaNGe sTudeNT, audrey leduC '12 iN ausTralia, seeN here oN Far riGhT, learNiNG To surF WiTh ClassmaTes From melBourNe's ruyToN sChool For Girls, marCh 2011.

fosteringGl bal CiTiZEnShip

The world we live in grows smaller and smaller as technology allows us to connect with places around the globe in an instant. At The Study, we prepare our students to assume their role as global citizens by providing them with the tools they need. In terms of technology, our students are fully connected to the world. This, of

course, is not enough. To fully engage in discussions in a global context, global citizens need to be able to

understand different cultures and different political situations. Our curriculum offers exposure to these topics though our well-developed social studies programme and through our language courses, enabling students to choose between Spanish and Mandarin as third languages. We aim to foster an interest in the countries where these languages are spoken, develop an appreciation for the different cultures and an enthusiasm for learning the languages.

Learning to speak a new language is an enjoyable experience as well as an important aspect in helping Study girls become global citizens.

“Languages are the pedigree of nations”

by antonia Zannis,

director, Senior School

Create Unforgettable memoriesby audrey leduc’12

International Exchanges

This fall, I was fortunate to be able to participate in a student exchange with a girl from the Ruyton School for Girls in Melbourne, Australia. Sophie (my visiting billet) and I visited various places in Quebec including the Charlevoix region, she

was stunned that maple syrup was everywhere. And this March break, I visited Melbourne and Sydney with my exchange sister and her family. I also went on two other special excursions: one where I went surfing and another to Healesville Sanctuary. I so enjoyed my “unforgettable” experience, and most of all, was delighted to see four wild kangaroos merrily bouncing along in a nearby field.I highly recommend this exchange to any Study girl who loves to learn about different cultures. I have been looking forward to this since I was in grade 5.

– Dr Samuel Johnson


Happy Anniversary!

STAFF

3 Great Teachers Celebrate 20 years at The Study

by Eve marshall, Retired head of School (1983 – 1997)

It is hard to believe that twenty years have gone by since Sylvie Beaudoin first sat in my office, as an attractive, enthusiastic new graduate, and talked about her devotion to teaching, and her love of children and the French language. I knew immediately that she would be a perfect fit for The Study community, and so it has proven.

Time takes its toll on everybody. We all suffer from the vicissitudes of life, but it hasn’t dimmed Sylvie’s enthusiasm for her vocation and her generous love for her students and her colleagues. Sylvie has a cohesive, supportive family to which she is devoted and they have given her a strong sense of the importance of close, warm relationships.

Sylvie has taught mainly in the Secondary School, French language and literature being her first love. Her insistence on quality in written French may be the despair of her students, but in the end they appreciate and value it as she does. As a young teacher she was willing to turn her hand to whatever was needed, even cooking! I think it was a surprise to her to be asked to take that on, but in the end we were all envious of her and her lucky students. Chocolate chip cookies were a favourite.

Sylvie has always lived in Quebec but has expanded her horizons with travel and reading. Her journeys have taken her to Europe, including Russia, many times, and to several countries in Central America. She takes great pleasure in reading and in discussing books, sharing reactions with friends and students alike.

Congratulations to Sylvie Beaudoin on reaching this significant 20th anniversary milestone and to The Study for honouring her and her colleagues. May they continue to prosper together for many more years.

Sylvie Beaudoin

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Happy Anniversary!

Picture it… the brand new Librarian arriving for her first day of work at The Study, August 1996. Fresh out of

school, I was a little nervous, and very excited to be starting a new career in such a lovely setting. I walked into the building and was welcomed by a friendly

face and a warm greeting, “You’re the new Librarian? Would you like me to be your “Study buddy?”

Edna Reingewirtz, fondly known to all as Ms. Rein, had just rescued me. She sat beside me at that first staff meeting (and each and every one thereafter!) and guided me through the maze that became a part of my life for the next 11 years.

I was immediately drawn to Edna. Her expertise as an English teacher is matched by her quick wit and humour and her intimate knowledge of anything literary. If you’re looking for a quick review of the latest bestseller or movie, Edna will produce it. Shakespeare, Classics? No problem. And I don’t know anyone else who could make grammar interesting. Study girls lucky enough to be in one of Ms. Rein’s classes will attest to the fact that there was never a dull moment in Room 13! They’d also be fortunate in acquiring skills in critical thinking, writing and the creative process that would serve them for the rest of their lives.

Ms. Rein knows exactly how to get the best out of each and every student; nurturing those that need a soft touch, and giving those who need a little ‘push’ exactly the right amount of encouragement.

My life at and beyond The Study has been truly enriched by Edna. She is a warm and compassionate woman who is always looking for new and exciting ways to teach. She is a true friend. Thank you, Ms. Rein!

Il me semble que c’était hier... Un lieu commun, certes, mais c’est tellement vrai. Je me souviens très précisément de notre première

rencontre, Manon. Cela se passait dans le bureau de la directrice, Mrs. Marshall, qui est actuellement le coin de la bibliothèque consacré aux ouvrages en français ! Tu te

présentais pour l’obtention d’un poste de professeur laissé vacant par un départ à la retraite. C’était ma première entrevue en tant que responsable du département de français. Tu semblais si jeune et tu l’étais aussi. Une jeune femme rangée, discrète, très réservée chez qui l’on sentait cependant une franche volonté et une nette détermination. Autant d’aspects de ta personnalité dont tu ne t’es pas départie. Le Study ne peut que se féliciter de t’avoir accueillie.

Lorsque je t’ai posé cette question bien délicate : « qu’aimerais-tu que je dise de toi et de tes accomplissements à l’école ? » Tu as répondu avec la modestie et la discrétion qui te sont tiennes: « Je n’ai pas fait grand-chose ». Ce que tu as laissé à tes élèves, Manon, c’est bien plus que la règle du participe passé ou le bon usage du subjonctif. Tu as su créer des liens très solides avec tes élèves et je sais que bon nombre d’entre elles ont gardé contact avec toi bien après avoir quitté l’école. Tu as su les accompagner, les écouter, leur faire apprécier ta culture et plus récemment leur montrer ce que le mot courage signifie.

En effet, ta vie n’a pas toujours été un long fleuve tranquille. Elle semblait pourtant si harmonieuse lors de l’année sabbatique que tu as prise dans les îles françaises. Tu avais eu l’audace de prendre ce recul si nécessaire parfois lorsque l’on se sent un peu usé par la routine. Partir très loin, se refaire afin de mieux recommencer, riche d’expériences hors de l’ordinaire.

De douloureuses surprises ont marqué ton retour. Et c’est avec un incroyable courage face à l’adversité la plus éprouvante que tu as affronté un cancer du sein. Tu as témoigné d’une force admirable. Une femme qui se bat, quel exemple pour tes élèves et pour nous toutes ! Peut-on léguer quelque chose de plus important que cet appétit de vie ?

Bienheureuses sont celles qui ont croisé ton chemin, Manon.

by betty breger, Retired Study librarian

par marie-franoçise Jothy, directrice des admissions retraitée

lEfT sylVie BeaudoiN, seNior sChool FreNCh TeaCher, disCussiNG a NoVel WiTh her Grade 7 Class. lEfT (bubblE) auThor eVe marshall (Former head oF sChool 1983 – 1997) abovE edNa reiNGeWirTZ, seNior sChool eNGlish TeaCher, WiTh her Grade 9 Class abovE (bubblE) BeTTy BreGer, reTired sTudy liBrariaN (1996 – 2007) RiGhT maNoN CharpeNTier, seNior sChool FreNCh TeaCher, WiTh oNe oF her Grade 8 sTudeNTs RiGhT (bubblE) marie-FraNçoise JoThy, reTired FreNCh TeaCher aNd direCTor oF admissioNs aT The sTudy (1980 – 2006)

3 Great Teachers Celebrate 20 years at The Study

edna reingewirtz

manon Charpentier


The awarding of House Cups is a perennial graduation highlight, always accompanied by thunderous applause. The Soutar Senior Cup is awarded for Sports Day and the House Spirit Cup recognizes the House that has accumulated the most points for participation. The most important House award, the House Point Cup, is presented to the House with the most in Excellents and House Points.

onCE a mEmbER, alWayS a mEmbER The House system nurtures many individual and shared experiences. It establishes a much-appreciated link between current and future students and alumnae throughout the generations. Honouring this tradition, the daughter or granddaughter of a Study alumnae or retired staff member who subsequently joins The Study is automatically assigned to the same House her mother or grandmother belonged to. For some, the House system represents the experience of belonging to an exclusive society; for others, it inspires feelings of steadfast loyalty and pride.

by Susan orr-mongeau, director Communications

SpiriT

four housesGive All Girls a HomeThe House tradition a source of loyalty and pride throughout the school’s 95-year history

The Study is grouped into four Houses. Each is named with Greek letters reflecting the initials of former head girls, four spirited students who are remembered for their outstanding contributions to the school during

its early years. Mu Gamma stands for Margaret Gordon, Class of 1919; Kappa Rho for Kathleen Rosamund, Class of 1920; Beta Lambda for Beatrice Lyman, Class of 1922; and Delta Beta for Dorothy Benson, Class of 1923.

New this year, each and every student – including those from kindergarten to grade 2, and through to grade 11 – as well as each faculty and staff member, is assigned to one of the four Houses as soon as she enters the school.

With each House having its own distinctive colours, mascot, flag and cheer, cooperation and school spirit are fostered among girls of all ages. Every February, students don their house colours and give some of their loudest cheers during Spirit Week. One student described the house system as “the ultimate example of school spirit.”

Grouping girls into the four Houses creates a kind of family within a family. In these smaller groups, girls can connect with others in the school who are both younger and older than themselves. Within these inclusive circles, an age-diverse group can all work together toward the common good. Each girl’s efforts to help fellow classmates and teachers, as well as her individual academic achievements and participation in sports and in-school activities, credit her House with points.

2010 House cup award winnerssoutar senior Cup, Mu Gammahouse spirit Cup, Delta Beta house point Cup, Beta Lambda

School spirit embodies a set of values that enriches our students’ lives, giving them emotional security, purpose and a sense of sportsmanship. The Study is a place where each girl can feel safe and included, where she can find her own voice among those of her peers. Tradition is often identified as being an essential dimension of school spirit, and The Study has 95 years of tradition. We also are fortunate to have many active alumnae who help us to build on the school’s rich heritage.

Some of the ways we build school spirit:aSSEmbliES assemblies bring the school together formally to create a whole school identity. They enhance our school spirit by recognizing achievements and engendering pride in those achievements. “assembly makes you feel part of something bigger than yourself,” commented a smiling grade 10 student. houSE CompETiTionS house competitions are often hotly contested events! energy, enthusiasm and the spirit of teamwork thrive in competitive events such as elementary and senior school sports Day, Basketball Throw off, humdinger Day, Beach Volleyball Day and Math Competitions.

SpECial SChool EvEnTS These include our much-loved annual Bazaar and our traditional annual service at the close of the school year, where we come together to bid a fond farewell to our graduating class and to share thanks for the academic year and the privileges we have all enjoyed at The study.

STudEnT lEadERS once elected, student leaders and class prefects encourage school-wide student involvement in a diverse range of events and activities.

SpECial “WEEkS” likE SpiRiT WEEk The girls wear a different style of mufti each day of the week in a school-wide series of five themed dress days. past themes have included pajama Day, Twin Triplet Day, Wacky Wednesday, Karaoke and ski Day.

SChool dRama pRoduCTionS encouraging creativity and expression in the performing arts helps build school spirit by showcasing individual and collaborative efforts to entertain and excel. The study drama performances can always be counted on to generate excitement and accolades among

the entire school community.

Let’s Hear It for School Spirit at The Study!

RiGhT, Top To boTTom: (l To R) sarah marKariaN ’11 aNd eleNi meTraKos ’11 daNCiNG duriNG The aNNual spiriT WeeK poWer luNCh; Grade TWo sTudeNT mia CalaNdriello ’20, iN Khappa rho, WiTh KiNderGarTeN sTudeNT JaCQueliNe hayes-BaBCZaK ’22, iN mu Gamma, CheeriNG oN Their houses oN house day; emilie JoNes ’19 WiTh Boomer, The sTudy’s masCoT; Grade 4 sTudeNTs CaroliNe Kouri aNd morGaN Geyer dressed aliKe For TWiN day, duriNG spiriT WeeK. lEfT house heads proudly displayiNG Their masCoTs (l To R) aNdrea BroWNsTeiN – Kappa rho, hailey elder – delTa BeTa, oliVia reGimBal – BeTa lamBda, aNd aNNa CoNides – mu Gamma.

Got Spirit? We Hear It!

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As co-chairs of the Study Parent Association (SPA), one of our primary roles is to bring parents together to be a part of the school community. We encourage parents to get involved and there are plenty of opportunities to do so. The school has a loyal group of volunteers who offer their time in many different ways and their support is very much

appreciated. We also have a lot of fun working together!One of our favorite events is the Back-to-School BBQ. We’re told that students especially look

forward to this, as it provides them with a chance to see their friends socially at the beginning of the year. It’s also a nice time for parents to say hello to teachers and fellow parents after a summer off. We try to add something new each year to keep it exciting – we are currently working on ideas for September 2011!

We take enormous pleasure in the work we do. As Study graduates ourselves (Class of ’88), we watched our own parents volunteer on countless occasions. Perhaps this is one of the reasons we choose to do the same and we are happy to help the school in any way we can. We hope the time we give might enhance the experience and memories the girls will have of their time at The Study.

One of our main goals this year has been to connect and collaborate with The Study’s unique and diverse community. We want to foster an exchange of ideas and to encourage greater parental involvement. We welcome your support in the way that works best for your family! Your contribu-tions and fellowship help strengthen our school community.

If you are a parent who would like to be involved, please do not hesitate to contact us. We promise you won’t regret it!

Nous aimons beaucoup le travail que nous faisons. En tant que diplômées de The Study (promotion de 88), nous avons eu l’occasion de voir nos parents faire du bénévolat à de nombreuses reprises. C’est peut-être pour cela que nous avons décidé de suivre leur exemple et nous sommes heureuses d’aider l’école, de toutes les manières possibles. En souhaitant que le temps ainsi donné enrichisse l’expérience de nos filles et souligne le souvenir qu’elles garderont de The Study.

L’un de nos principaux objectifs cette année a été de collaborer avec la communauté unique et diversifiée de l’école. Nous voulons susciter l’échange d’idées et inciter les parents à s’impliquer davantage. Votre soutien est le bienvenu de la façon qui convient le mieux à votre famille. Votre contribution et votre association renforcent notre collectivité.

Si vous souhaitez participer en tant que parent, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter. Nous vous assurons que vous ne le regretterez pas !

— Heather Brennan Monaghan ’88 & Erika Flores Ludwick ’88

abovE lEfT FloreNCe heNriChoN- GouleT ’22, GeTTiNG ready For phoTo day WiTh The help oF a VoluNTeer mom, mariNa BliNdermaN. abovE RiGhT Julia TaKaCsy ’14, shariNG some lauGhs WiTh her FaTher, sTepheN TaKaCsy, memBer oF The sTudy FiNaNCe CommiTTee, duriNG The aNNual FaTher-dauGhTer BreaKFasT For Grade 5 To 8 bEloW (l To R) spa Co-Chairs eriKa Flores ludWiCK ’88, moTher To miKaela ludWiCK ’16, aNd heaTher BreNNaN moNaGhaN ’88, moTher To GraCe ’22, Kelly ’19, aNd Taylor moNaGhaN ’17.

parents are Special partnersby heather brennan monaghan ’88 & Erika flores ludwick ’88

ACHievemenTS

Have fun & get involved!

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’10Congratulations to the Class ofThe Study’s 2010 Graduating Class (in alphabetical order, and where they chose to attend their post-secondary education) along with their homeroom teachers, (l To R) amalia liogas and lise anderson.

Talya boisjoli – Trinity (Grade 12), Julianne brock – marianopolis (Social Sciences), asli buyukkurt – marianopolis (Arts and Science), Tatiana Cantarovich – marianopolis (Arts and Science), Cristina Catania – marianopolis (Health Science), Sophie Chabanne-Salbaing – marianopolis (Pure and Applied Science), nadine Chalati – John Abbott (Social Science Honours Commerce), kirsten Crandall – marianopolis (Arts and Science), anna dai – Santa Catalina, California (Grade 12), victoria di Genova – dawson (Commerce), dominique ferland – Brébeuf (Sciences humaines – Études Internationales), Sarah fortin – marianopolis (Liberal Arts), kristina fryml – marianopolis (Social Science), Eva halabian – marianopolis (Social Science – Law, Justice and Society), amelia hirst – marianopolis (Commerce), Stephanie-marie iacuessa – marianopolis (Health Science), anastasia Johnson – marianopolis (Arts & Science), Catherine lépine – Brébeuf (Sciences sociale), brooke levy – marianopolis (Pure and Applied Science), natasha marvento – marianopolis (Social Science and Psychology), Jessica mcknight – dawson (Arts and Culture), Taylor nayman – marianopolis (Health Science), Simone nichols – Brébeuf (Sciences humaines – Baccalauréat international), Elizabeth pelletier-Goulet – marianopolis (Health Science), lara perry – marianopolis (Commerce), alexandra Quigley – Brébeuf (Sciences de la santé – Baccalauréat International), Raquel Roth – dawson (Health Science 1st Choice), Joanna-Rose Schacter – marianopolis (Social Science – Law and Social Justice), natalia vilanova – LCC (Grade 12), Jessica Weibel – marianopolis (Pure and Applied Science), Sascha Wodoslawsky – marianopolis (Arts and Science)

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Jacqueline wasn’t certain of her path early on. in fact, she said “in grade 9, i would have said i was going to be a vet or be in theatre. Truthfully, i had no idea.” What Jacqueline did know, however, was that for university she would need an open curriculum style and an international student body. she turned down an offer to attend harvard and was confident that Brown fit her criteria. after starting as a Theatre and entrepreneurship Major, Jacqueline switched to east asian studies before living in China for six months, studying at Fudan in shanghai as part of Brown’s study abroad program. she is currently pursuing her Ba in international relations (policital economy and Development, with a focus on China and Mandarin).

Jacqueline recalls her time at The study fondly: “our grade (the Class of 2006) was the greatest ever.” When asked about the importance of The study’s language programs, Jacqueline said, “it is seriously important. My ability to speak many languages has helped me to connect with the people i meet on campus, as well as when i travel. By learning languages, you learn the cultures behind those languages, which in turn prepares you for global connectedness.”

asked what role languages and global reach will play in her future, Jacqueline said, “The biggest thing is i am comfortable in many cultures. When looking for a job, i no longer think about only North america. The whole world is open to me.”

Jacqueline’s favourite global locales include asia, where she has been to every single country, and finds “their cultures are all so different.” her future travel plans include australia and New zealand, as well as Madagascar, North Korea and yemin.

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The Whole World is OpenJacqueline desmarais ’06

Tanya recently moved to Dallas, Texas, to work as an analyst for archon Group’s hospitality Division. she didn’t always know this would be her career choice: “When i was at The study, i was fascinated by international politics and business. i didn’t know hospitality was the way to go, though; i stumbled upon that after my sister suggested that i apply to the hotel school at Cornell. after an on-campus interview and tour, i was hooked. hotels have been my passion ever since.”

at Cornell, Tanya started with operations, interning in the Front office of the Grand hyatt hong Kong for a summer and working through her four years of college in the Food & Beverage department of Cornell university’s statler hotel. since graduating, she has been focused on real estate finance, which integrates practical operations knowledge with the excitement of the financial markets.

of her time at The study, Tanya shared, “Being a part of a grade of only 32 students was an advantage and yet, despite the small classes, The study never made my world feel small. From my extra-curriculars to the classroom, i was always encouraged to experience and appreciate more than what was just in front of me.”

Fluent in english, French, and Mauritian Creole and conversant in spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Tanya believes language education at The study is of utmost importance for our students. “Language not only opens doors professionally but can be a tie that binds in random places. i moved to Dallas in a leap of faith, and today my closest friends here are people i met when they overheard me speaking French at a networking event. it may sound cliché but the world is such a small place today, it’s practically impossible to avoid the global reach of anyone’s actions anymore. Multilingualism and multi-cultural appreciation are undoubtedly becoming two of the most important characteristics of a successful business person.”

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Connecting Through LanguagesStephania Ten Broek ’93stephania knows a thing or two about the importance of a strong multi-lingual skill set. Fluent in four languages – english, French, italian, German – and nearly fluent in spanish with some comprehension in arabic, it is her goal to learn more. asked about the importance of The study’s language programs, stephania responded, “From a business perspective, it simply must be done, it is 100% vitally important. and, you need to learn languages if you want to travel and experience the world in a meaningful way.”

after The study, stephania attended Tasis (The american school in switzerland), before completing a Ba in Foreign Languages (italian) at Concordia. it was during her time at Tasis when she realized her passion, and strength, was languages. stephania shared: “The more you can communicate with others, the more you can connect with and understand others; this is the main reason i am attracted to languages.”

regarding her time at The study, stephania said, “The study is a very special place. it teaches you respect for others and it gives you moral values. it encourages you to look inside yourself to see who you really are, what your strengths are, and what you could become. i loved The study. There was never a day when i didn’t want to go.”

stephania feels lucky to have traveled extensively, most recently to peking, China. she is fond of the Middle east and south america, and looks forward to visiting New zealand, “one of the few places i haven’t been.” Newly pregnant with her first child due in June, stephania is currently an export area manager for a company which designs luxury spas, in particular for 7-star hotels in the Middle east. having lived in italy since 1996, she and her husband will soon move to NyC, where his company is opening a branch.

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Karen Barnes ’94

From investment Banking to Global politics

having moved from scotland to Canada when she was ten years old, Karen has always felt comfortable among – and fascinated by – other cultures and languages. in fact, Karen’s goal is to speak 5 languages fluently; she is currently fluent in english and French, conversant in German and spanish, and just started learning arabic.

after graduating from The study, Karen attended Dawson’s sciences program, then returned to scotland to study international relations and economics at st. andrew’s university. it was there that Karen first discovered her interest in global politics and, after interning for a summer with Goldman sachs, she decided against a career in investment banking, attending McGill’s Masters in political science program (Gender and Conflict issues).

With a new focus on peacebuilding, Karen was then accepted for a 6-month post with the Gender unit of the uN high Commissioner for refugees (uNhCr). Karen said, “i had the chance to spend a month at refugee camps in africa. it was through these experiences that i found my passion.” Karen then turned down McGill Law to take an internship at Nyu with human rights Watch, which led to a phD in international relations at the London school of economics (completed in November, 2010). she now works for the organization for economic Cooperation and Development, which is headquartered in paris.

Karen recalled the aspects of The study experience which have helped her to succeed so far: “Confidence. We all felt like we had a lot of responsibility in the school through the house system and student council, which led to the development of skills useful in any career. and Mr. hamilton’s history classes taught me to research and write in ways that i still count on today.”

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1935percival (mackenzie) Ritchie (1917 – 2004). With thanks to Peter Redpath of Winchester Galleries in BC, for kindly sending a collection of documents and images that commemorate the talent and life of Percival. Her name was chosen by her father in honour of his best friend who had died in the Great War several weeks before. Percival studied art for 9 years under Ethel Seath at The Study, and said “Ethel Seath was probably one of the best art teachers in Montreal, or maybe even in Canada at the time, and has become well known now as one of the women artists of the Beaver Hall group.” Percival then attended Art School in Paris and Montreal under the tutelage of such greats as Arthur Lismer, a member of the Group of Seven. Percival’s ‘white’ landscapes in the 1960’s were considered quite daring; she often painted land, with the human

presence prominent, her scenes typically peaceable and inviting stillness. Percival was once quoted as saying:

“The only influences on my work, I believe, are writers. Hemingway, for his honest approach, clear, strong, simple, no adjectives, no wasted space or thought. I would like to be able to paint like this.”

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1947 Elspeth angus was surprised to hear from our Spring 2010 issue of the Trillium magazine that her sister beatrice (angus) Eastcott ’44 had been included among our lost alumnae. Elspeth was quick to make things right and let us know that her sister Bea

had married the late Peter Eastcott and has lived in Peterborough, Ontario for many years. Bea has 3 children and 8 grandchildren.

1966Susan Rose, a former Head Girl, says that she continues to innovate through combining careers in strategic consulting and alternative medicine. She is an international speaker and educator, writer and author of “Super Natural Wellness,” due for publication this spring. With both daughters away (Zoe mclaren ’96 teaches public health at University of Michigan and Emma mclaren ’99 pursues a Masters in Marine Management at Dalhousie) Susan decided it was time to do something completely different. You can read Susan’s work at roadstowellnness.blogspot.com and Susan can be reached at [email protected]

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1968marianne mckenna, Judy Elder Alumna Award winner in 2008 and partner with Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects in Toronto, has been recognized as one of Canada’s most powerful women for 2010 by the Women’s Executive Network. Marianne was celebrated on November 29, 2010 at the Top 100 Awards Gala Dinner in Toronto. For more info, visit www.top100women.ca. Congratulations, Marianne!

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1969Caroline marshall is currently working on a new series of paintings and is in a group show in Kingston, having finished a solo show in Toronto in August. She is enjoying renovating her house and trying to be a good granny. Caroline wrote:

“Scott and I cross-country ski daily (so much snow!), watch coyotes playing on

please share news about your post-secondary education, your career path, volunteer activities, hobbies, travel adventures, marriages, births, etc. photos are welcome and please let us know if we can publish your e-mail address.

send your news mail to the attention of Belinda hummel, advancement & alumnae relations, 3233 The Boulevard, Westmount, QC, h3y 1s4 fax 514 935 1721 e-mail [email protected]

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We would be delighted to hear your news since graduation, as would your former classmates and friends!

unprecedented alumnae daughter Enrolment in kindergartenFor the first time ever, 5 alumnae enrolled their daughters in the 2010 – 2011 Kindergarten class. In February 2011, they gathered for the photo at left.

Top RoW (l To R) samaNTha hayes ’86, araBella deCKer ’87, heaTher (BreNNaN) moNaGhaN ’88, ali miNdel ’88 aNd ariadNe deCKer ’91. Their dauGhTers, all Class oF ’22, are (l To R) JaCQueliNe hayes-BaBCZaK, isaBella miChel-deCKer, GraCe moNaGhaN, aVa roZa aNd peTra elToN.

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the ice and will bring my mom to Howe Island in March for a week while Scott taps the maple trees and we give our 6 grandchildren a great time. We’re organizing a Howe Island summer concert in the baseball field. Happy Winter!”

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1974Julia Creighton is currently working with the ALIA (Authentic Leadership in Action) Institute as Outreach Coordinator. ALIA is based in Halifax and convenes programs in Canada, the US and Europe that incorporate skill-building, mindfulness, creative process and dialogue. Julia sent us this group photo of herself with her mother and sisters, all Study girls at one point, on a trip to Tofino, BC.

4 (l To R) Caro CreiGhToN ’78 (saNTa BarBara, Ca), Julia CreiGhToN ’74 (haliFax), KirsTie CreiGhToN ’83 (haliFax), Zoë CreiGhToN ’85 (NelsoN, BC) aNd moTher Willa (oGilVie) CreiGhToN ’51 (ChesTer, Ns)

1980katherine Goddard sent this photo describing it as: “The BC Three – at least the 3 who managed to connect as a result of emails from Cindy to arrange the Montreal gathering (Homecoming 2010). There may be more of us out here!”

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1988On January 15, 2011, heather (brennan) monaghan celebrated her 40th birthday with a gathering at her home. Among her many friends in attendance were three fellow Study alumnae, all from the Class of 1988. Of the four 1988 alumnae, three now have girls at The Study: Erika, Heather and Ali.

6 (l To R, all 1988) eriKa (Flores) ludWiCK, TaNya (raZeK) mCCahill, heaTher (BreNNaN) moNaGhaN aNd ali miNdel

katherine (price) Zmijewski has been working in real estate in Washington State for almost 9 years, having previously been involved with the Student Work Abroad Program. Please see the Births section for her biggest news of all!

7 proud Family (l To R) alexaNder, KaTheriNe, JeNNiFer aNd miChael priCe (WiTh BaBy William), CaTheriNe mCKeNZie aNd husBaNd daVid priCe

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1996katherine kostiuk started her own consulting firm in October, when her son William was only 8 months old. Katie writes: “I love the baby talk, but needed to do something other than just that – so I started my own business! I am doing well and happy to finally

be my own boss.” Regarding her role as a mother, Katie shared: “William is one today (February 3rd, 2011). I can’t believe that 365 days ago my life changed profoundly forever. What an amazing change it was, too!”

9 BaBy William, 365 days laTer (see The spriNG 2010 Trillium BirThs seCTioN For day 1)

2008After graduating from The Study, Julia deutsch, a second-year Liberal Arts student at Marianopolis College teamed up with a fellow student and brought a national debate championship to Marianopolis last October, making the College the first CEGEP to host the event, which brings together hundreds of debaters from across Canada. “In addition to the pursuit of critical thinking, this event offered the opportunity for debaters to connect with university students from across the country and forge professional and social ties with people who share their passion for argumentation,” said Julia who co-chaired the tournament. Julia grew up in Westmount and hopes to study constitutional law or politics or both.

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to support excellence in the arts. Anastasia’s many accomplishments include: being involved in starting an intergenerational music program at several nursing homes in Montreal; helping found an annual benefit concert in Kingston, Jamaica; and receiving the Quebec Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal in recognition of her outstanding academic, personal and community achievements.

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1987 lisa (Ransome) Williams and her husband Ross Williams are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Harlowe Charlotte Mary Williams, on April 2 in Calgary. Lisa shared:

“Harlowe is just a sweetheart. She has her first tooth, weighs about 19 lbs and is trying very hard to crawl.”

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1988katherine (price) Zmijewski is elated to report: “My big news is that my husband Alexander and I had a baby (my first) on September 17, 2010. His name is William Edward Price Zmijewski.”

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1991 ariadne decker wrote: “My husband John and I had our third baby girl on May 14th, 2010. Her name is Klara

Caroline Jo (aka Cojo) was recently featured in a Marianopolis College publication, alongside fellow Study alumnae Julia deutsch ’08 and anastasia Johnson ’10. As a result of her Canada’s Top 20 Under 20™ Award, covered in the Spring 2010 Alumna Spotlight, she will gain entry into Youth in Motion’s mentoring program and an invitation to a four-day leadership summit where she will rub elbows with prominent business leaders in various sectors of the Canadian economy. At Marianopolis, she also served as the Student Congress social justice coordinator. She and Julie d’aoust ’08, who is now studying Arts and Science at Marianopolis and, like Caroline, has been named by the British Council as a Canadian Climate Champion, were among 200 students worldwide who were selected to be part of the British Council’s International Climate Change (ICC) Program. Says Caroline:

“Our goal was to help students become part of the solution to climate change.” In the fall, she will attend Princeton University with an eye on international trade law.

2010Talya boisjoli wrote: “Since I graduated from The Study last June, I have been keeping myself busy. During the summer I went on a trip with Adventure Cross Country, a company that specializes in taking teens around the world.

Recently, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a Canadian ambassador after going on a blue water trip to Costa Rica and Belize last summer and a community service trip to Thailand two summers ago. After an amazing summer of scuba diving and surfing I started grade 12 at my new boarding school in Ontario, Trinity College School – and absolutely love it. I am continuously being challenged academically and I have also made many new friends from all around the world! I am now anxiously waiting for some acceptance letters from the universities in Canada and the US that I applied to.”

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Now a Commerce student at Marianopolis, anastasia Johnson is working on getting her demo to über music producer David Foster. Anastasia has been playing the piano since age 3 and aspires to be an entertainment-law attorney. She also participated in the American High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall, reserved for North America’s highest rated pre-university performers. When she took the famed stage on Feb. 19, she became the first student from Quebec to participate in the program’s 20-year history. While at The Study, Anastasia co-founded the Arts Celebration Awards Ceremony

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Previous Judy Elder Alumna Award Winners: 2007 Barbara Birks Wybar ’64 2006 patricia Claxton ’47 2005 Carolyn Kerrigan ’68

2010 Joan Dougherty ’43 2009 Judith Berlyn ’53 2008 Marianne McKenna ’68

2004 susie (Cape) ruttan ’69 2003 Janina Fialkowska ’67

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Juliana Katarine. Her older sisters are Johanna and Petra (who is in Kindergarten at The Study this year). Klara was born in Montreal.”

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1994meredith (allison) price is ecstatic for everyone to know that she, her husband John and big brother Henry (born in 2008) welcomed Amelia Mackenzie Price on August 30, 2010, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Chris Romney, former Study teacher, will be remembered as a loving and dedicated family man, adored husband of Connie Cuffaro, and devoted dad to daughters Carley and Catherine, and stepson Conrad Strelzyk. He was a gifted music teacher who inspired many students, an avid golfer and sports fan. He had tremendous love for God and appreciation for his Church family. Dear son of Velma and the late Al Romney, brother to Janice Bruce (Bob). Chris will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Donations were made in Chris’ memory to

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A Note to the Romney FamilyOur most heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to you during this difficult time in your lives. From 2003 to 2007 our daughter was privileged to have had Mr. Romney as her music and band teacher at The Study, and those years have left an incredible impact on her life and memories. It is with great sadness that we heard of his passing and we wanted to let you know that he is in our thoughts and prayers. It is in large part due to his enthusiastic love of music that we were inspired to pick up our own instruments once more. Mr. Romney, thank you for all the great concert memories. – Tom, Evelyn & Anna Conides ’11

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all study alumnae are welcome back to the school for our homECominG 2011 celebrations. events will take place october 28 & 29 and full details will be mailed shortly.

Celebrating a milestone reunion? We can help! all classes with years ending in a 1 or 6 are welcome to contact Belinda hummel at: e-mail [email protected] Tel 514 935 9352 x 254

WEEkEnd linE-upfriday, octoBer 28reuNioN DiNNers WiTh your CLassorganized by reunion class volunteers with help from The study’s alumnae office

saturday, octoBer 29hoMeCoMiNG BruNCh aT The sTuDyFeaturing Montreal bagels and lox11 am

sTuDeNT preseNTaTioNsFeaturing current students from various grades12 pm

Tours oF The sChooLLed by student ambassadors1 pm

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the Montreal Neurological Institute, c/o Dr. R. Del Maestro for Brain Tumor Research.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beverly ann (mellen) Sofin ’51. She died peacefully in Montreal on February 12, 2011 surrounded by family and friends, at the age of seventy-seven. She was the devoted mother of Andrew (Lucy Raikes) and Sean (Tatiana DaCosta) and the immensely proud and loving grandmother of Emily and Abbie Sofin. She will also be mourned by her brothers Richard Mellen (Serena), Peter Mellen and by William Sofin. After graduating from The Study in 1951, Beverly earned her Bachelor of Arts from McGill but was proudest of her Master’s Degree that led to her career in Audiology. She spent over 30 years helping children at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Beverly lived life to the fullest; she was an avid skier, tennis player and equestrian and she spent many happy years in the Laurentians at Greenshields’ Point and later at Lac Manitou. She loved to travel, and in her free time she enjoyed playing bridge, golf,

reading and working in her garden at Manitou. Beverly will be dearly missed by her family and her many good friends for her compassion, generosity, loyalty and honesty.

anna (Giles) Somerville, 1932 – 2010. It is with great sorrow that we announce her passing, surrounded by family, on Friday April 23, 2010. Beloved wife of 55 years to Leonard Somerville. Proud and loving mother to Diane (Carl), Gary, and Alan (Nancy). Devoted grandmother (Nanny) to Meagan, Alexandra, Jason, Daniel and Brandon. Cherished twin sister of Ellen Curran, sister-in-law to Hugh, Art (Sylvie) and Thelma (Wally), and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Anna was a member of the Hudson legion and contributed as a volunteer to meals on wheels. Anna also was a member of The Study staff, serving in the kitchen for 15 years from 1979 to 1994. The strength she demonstrated during her illness and throughout her life has been a source of inspiration and she will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends.


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After graduating from The Study with the Class of 2005, Majenta attended Dawson’s First Choice Health Sciences program before being accepted to McGill’s Medical School. Currently in her third year, Majenta is in the midst of a year-long integrated clerkship in Gatineau, where she is traveling to different area hospitals. In February 2011, Majenta spoke with Jason Finucan, Associate Director of Advancement & Alumnae Relations, to share her thoughts on her Study experience as well as her success since graduation:

Q WhaT iS youR favouRiTE STudy mEmoRy?mWp ITM/AITM with Ms. Liogas; Math class with Mme Begin, Ms. Tien and Ms. Fry; History class with Mr. Hamilton; Art class with Mrs. Campbell, Mme Lemieux and Mme Joanne; sports with Mrs. Balfour; English class with Ms. Gruia and Ms. Swiderski. I can’t pick only one!

Q WhaT aSpECT of youR STudy ExpERiEnCE bEST pREpaREd you To aChiEvE youR lonG-TERm GoalS?mWp The variety of interests and topics that I had the opportunity to explore. By exposing us to so many different subjects and experiences, The Study gave me the opportunity to gain confidence in my abilities.

Q hoW impoRTanT iS iT foR ThE STudy To pREpaRE STudEnTS WiTh a STRonG mulTi-linGual Skill SET?mWp It is so important. Let me put it this way – if I had the opportunity to go back and redo my education at The Study, I would have taken more languages for sure. Only speaking two languages fluently can be a handicap, whereas nothing is lost from knowing three, four or more languages.

Q WhaT adviCE do you moST WanT To ShaRE WiTh Today’S STudy GiRlS?mWp When you leave The Study, things aren’t necessarily better or worse, but they are different. Remember that what you learned at The Study doesn’t stop being applicable when you walk out the door.

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majenta Whyte potter-mäl ’05principal’s Academic Honour roll, 3rd Year mcGill medicine

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Join The Study’s Alumnae network on Facebook!in June, 2010, The Study proudly launched a Facebook page for alumnae. Facebook users can simply search for “The Study’s Alumnae network” and join our growing network of alumnae ‘friends.’ At press time, our group includes nearly 200 alumnae and more join every day! All members of our Alumnae network enjoy regular updates including current student news and alumnae events. Our network is also a great way to connect with your former classmates. not a Facebook user? Consider setting up a profile and joining our network!

Watch The Study on YouTube!Would you like to see today’s students in action on the stage, on the field, at a science fair or on a trip? visit thestudy.qc.ca and click on the YouTube logo to see fantastic videos of our students, including the now-famous “i’ve Gotta Feeling” full-school dance. This first YouTube entry has been viewed over 3,000 times!

Reunite & Reconnect

On September 24th, 2010, The Study community gathered in celebration of the school’s 95th birthday. In 1915, founder Margaret Gascoigne opened her small school, famously starting in the study of her home, in order to “teach girls things that really matter.” 95 years later The Study continues to be a leader in girls’ education, with alumnae making their mark in all corners of the world.

For this very special Founder’s Day, many alumnae joined in the celebration along with all students, faculty and staff. We were also proud to welcome Joan dougherty ’43, who received the Judy Elder Alumna Award. In her speech, Joan shared: “It’s rare and special indeed to be recognized in this way by one’s peers. I am deeply appreciative of this honour.” Prior to Joan’s address, asli buyukkurt ’10 accepted the Governor General’s Award, offering an inspiring address to the full school assembly. In addition, Head Girl alexa kruyt ’11, gave a thoughtful speech about why 95 years at The Study was important to celebrate. And, of course, all Study girls enjoyed an annual birthday cupcake at the event’s culmination!

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The Study School Foundation continues to be humbled by the generosity of the many alumnae, parents, faculty, staff and friends who support us each year. Every donation has a direct impact on our girls, and helps us to provide the skills

needed for their global future – which will demand language and science skills, as well as the ability to connect with individuals from any country or culture.

One example of the impact of this philanthropy is the Monty family gift in support of French programs (please see page 31 for more details). Another is the Class of 1960 Reunion Class Gift. Last year, as they were preparing to celebrate their 50th reunion during our Homecoming 2010 celebrations, members of the Class of ’60 decided they would like to organize a group donation. As a result, they have raised funds in support of the Margaret Gascoigne Bursary Fund, so that more girls who would thrive at The Study, but could not attend due to financial limitations, are given the opportunity.

for more information, please contact:

from local to Global

foundation Board of trustees 2010 – 2011

Co-Chairs William MolsonJeffrey Tory

ViCe Chair andrea McConnell

seCreTary & Treasurer Louise houle

TrusTees Brenda Bartlett ’76John hallwardJoan ivory ’51scott JonesJean-sébastien Monty

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Supporting the Future of Our Girls

lEfT memBers oF The Class oF 1960 iN The sChool liBrary duriNG homeComiNG 2010 (l To R): Vera (sTasTNey) BelaNGer, sara (sally porTeous) Fisher, sherrill (ChrisTmas) ThompsoN, Gael (pooTmaNs) harrisoN, lyNN (paris) lyoN, marGareT (WallaCe) armsTroNG, peNNy (CorNell) BuTCher, susaN (darliNG) FiTZpaTriCK, JaCQueliNe (eVaNs) luNN, liliaN (sTeiN) hoWiCK, sherrill (NelsoN) musTy, luCiNda (harper) KiTChiN, diaNa (mClerNoN) ridley aNd aBiGail maCiNNesbEloW aNiTa NoWaK & JasoN FiNuCaN

The 1915 society enables The study school Foundation to acknowledge and celebrate those generous donors who make a planned Gift such as a bequest, gift of life insurance and/or charitable gift annuity. Membership to The 1915 society occurs at the time a planned Gift is made known to the school.

for more information: please contact anita Nowak, Director of advancement & alumnae relations (contact information at left).

Anita NowakDirector of Advancement & Alumnae [email protected] 514 935 9352 x 224

Jason FinucanAssociate Director of Advancement & Alumnae [email protected] 514 935 9352 x 302

Le programme bilingue de The Study a toujours été un des critères de décision de plusieurs parents d’inscrire leur fille à l’école; indépendamment de leurs origines linguistiques ou culturelles, nos parents savent très bien que leur fille bénéficiera d’une meilleure habileté à interagir avec le monde par le biais d’une éducation linguistique.

Les members de la famille Monty croient à l’importance du programme bilingue de The Study, non seulement pour leur famille mais pour la communauté en général. Ils ont exprimé cette conviction en versant un généreux don qui permettra entre autres, l’embauche de plus de personnel dédié au programme pour des activités d’enrichissement, l’achat de livres de français additionnels pour la collection de la bibliothèque et par d’autres activités connexes telles que l’accueil de conférenciers, des pièces de théâtre, etc.

Jean-Sébastien Monty et Karine Labonté-Monty ont choisi The Study pour leurs filles « en grande partie grâce à la force du programme bilingue. En faisant ce don, nous espérons contribuer au succès à long terme du programme de français. »

Le don sera acheminé par le biais de La Fondation Libermont, la fondation de la famille Monty. Les parents de Jean-Sébastien, Jean et Jocelyne Monty, ont participé à la décision de verser ce don. Il y a deux ans, Jocelyne a agi à titre de Présidente de la Journée des Grands-parents qui a eu lieu le 31 mars 2009, et durant son discours au personnel, aux élèves et aux grands-parents, elle a partagé:

« En préparant ce discours, j’ai soudainement réalisé à quel point le choix d’une école est une décision charnière dans la vie d’un enfant. Jean et moi étions emballés lorsque notre fils Jean-Sébastien et son épouse Karine ont choisi The Study pour nos petites-filles. Nous avons su immédiatement que le programme d'études enrichi aurait un impact durable et profond sur la manière dont nos petites-filles, et toutes les élèves du Study, comprennent et interagissent avec le monde. Selon moi, il est clair que toutes les filles du Study profitent des meilleures opportunités pour se connaître et se découvrir, afin qu’elles puissent devenir de jeunes femmes prêtes à faire face à leur avenir. »

La Fondation de l’école The Study aimerait remercier la famille Monty pour sa générosité et sa vision. Pour obtenir de plus amples renseignements sur la manière dont vous pouvez soutenir The Study, veuillez communiquer avec Anita Nowak, Directrice du développement et des relations avec les diplômées ou Jason Finucan, Directeur associé du développement et des relations avec les diplômées.

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Laughter, reconnecting with dear friends and rekindling a passion for The Study were all on the menu at the 2nd Annual Builder’s Reception that took place on November 24, 2010. Current and former volunteer leaders joined to recognize the many contributions made to the school by Ian Soutar, father of alumna annabel Soutar ’88

and donor of the Soutar Cup, which has been the reward of the year-long House competitions ever since.

Ian was a member of the Board of Trustees for 23 years, serving as Chairman from 1992 to 1998. He championed the establishment of the endowment fund for The Study School Foundation and was also integral to the success of the fundraising campaign for the new gym.

honouring a Study Builder

1 (l To R) head Girl alexa KruyT ’10, head oF sChool mary heBerT, 2010 sTudy Builder iaN souTar, Former headmisTress eVe marshall (’83 –

’97) aNd sporTs CapTaiN paTriCia JohNssoN ’10. alexa aNd paTriCia spoKe duriNG The eVeNT aBouT hoW diFFereNT Their liFe aT The sTudy Would haVe BeeN WiThouT iaN’s GeNerous CoNTriBuTioNs.

2 (l To R) Former Board memBer GiNGer peTTy, Former Board Chair aNd alumNa Corry TerFloTh-WalKer ’74, KeiTh ‘sKip’ eamaN aNd deBBi eamaN

3 (l To R) Former FouNdaTioN TrusTee aNd alumNa BarBara WhiTley ’36 aNd Former direCTor oF FiNaNCe aNd operaTioNs marGareT FuNG Were Thrilled To CeleBraTe iaN’s CoNTriBuTioNs

4 (l To R) alumNae sara BradeeN ’87 aNd aNNaBel souTar ’88 share a lauGh

a builder of The Study is an individual or group whose leadership, generosity and dedication over many years has helped to shape the school and has left a permanent mark on life at The Study.

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1 (l To R) Board memBer, alumNa aNd sTudy mom sarah iVory ’78, sTudy mom lesley sKiNNer-GraNT, pasT sTudy mom suZy ForTier maCCulloCh aNd sTudy mom ColeeN

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roWsell hiGGiNs 3 (l To R) sTudy FrieNds CeliNe Belair aNd yVoN roBerTs JoiN

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The Study’s 2nd Annual drive for our Girls Golf Tournament & Soirée de la rentrée was a resounding success, with $136,640 in net proceeds raised. All funds were directed towards scholarships, bursaries and enriched academic programs. Special thanks to our dedicated planning committee as well as all golfers, sponsors, auction bidders and guests!

Golf Tournament Soirée de la rentree

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exTraordiNaire 7 (l To R BoTh alumNae, sTudy moms aNd sisTers) spa Co-Chair

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1 baCkGRound (l To R) mary aNd KareeN deliGhT iN reVealiNG The loyalTy reCoGNiTioN proGram plaQue To The Nearly 60 CurreNT, Former aNd reTired FaCulTy aNd sTaFF iN aTTeNdaNCe. WiTh 37 years oF serViCe, KareeN’s Name is proudly plaCed aT The Top oF The plaQue, WhiCh lisTs all FaCulTy aNd sTaFF Who haVe serVed 15 years or more oF serViCe. 2 (l To R) CurreNT elemeNTary TeaCher aNd alumNa aNNe heeNaN ’88 WiTh reTired TeaCher Jim mCCauley, Who serVed aT The sTudy For 26 years From 1982 To 2008.

3 (l To R) CeleBraTiNG 19 years: reTired sTaFF memBer marleNe GeTTy (1988–2007) aNd reTired elemeNTary TeaCher JoaNNe arseNaulT (1991–2010).

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