"Today is a special day for our graduates, and I cannot conceal the pride and affection I have for this group of young people, who will always be my first graduating class. They are a respectful and passionate group who take their learning seriously. As you will shortly see in this ceremony, there will be a long list of commendations for their excellence and prizes for many sorts of merit and achievement." - Anne-Marie Kee, Closing 2018
After graduating from Lakefield College School in 1988, Duncan studied English at the University of King's College, then Law at UBC. He was called to the bar in British Columbia in 1998. As a journalist, Duncan was a reporter for CBC News in Vancouver for over 15 years. He is the host of CBC Radio's Cross Country Checkup. Of his many roles and awards, Duncan is most proud to be Anishinaabe, a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in southern Ontario, and the proud father of two children.
From the Lorelei Consort to our speakers - Nicole Bendaly '93, Anne-Marie Kee and Duncan McCue '88 - to celebrating our students' achievements this year, take a look at the Closing 2018 highlights. Original music and lyrics were performed by Rachel Leung '18 at the Friday night Chapel service.
Photo highlights from the Grad vs Staff Slo-pitch game (staff sneaked out a 7-6 win), to the awards under the tent, the all-school photo in The Grove, to the Closing Chapel service that was filled with boy joy and tears, and finishing with the Grad slideshow in the Theatre.
Congratulations to this year's graduates on their tremendous success with post-secondary destinations! This year's class have made their final decisions and secured outstanding places throughout North America and Europe at some of the world's top universities!
Following in the tradition from the many classes before them, the Class of 2018 celebrated writing their final LCS exam by running down Matthews Hill to jump into Lake Katchewanooka.
Remember by Rachel Leung '18
“Four years in the making, didn’t think it’d come but our lives are moving forward…so wherever we go all I know I’m coming back home.” -Original music and lyrics by Rachel Leung '18
Junior Art - Abigayle Strano Intermediate Art - Liam Davidson Junior Drama - Catherine Kim Intermediate Drama - Liam Davidson Junior Dance - Sierra Gibb The Hubert Eisdell Prize for Junior Music - Aidan Melville Intermediate Music - Liam Cole The David Bierk Visual Arts Prize - Ella Shanahan-Guay The Senior Music Prize - Hanna Su The Senior Drama Prize - Amy Qian
Grade 9 English - Abigayle Strano Dela Fosse Prize for Grade 10 English - Anna Harris Grade 11 English - André Vilcini Grade 11 AP Prep English - Claire Campbell The Rosalind Barker Senior English Prize - Jack Campbell The I. Norman Smith Prize for Advanced Placement Studies in English Literature - Alice Tierney Prindiville-Porto The English Writers' Craft Prize - Evanne Bell
"The student in Grade 9 who persistently displays courage and puts forth a maximum effort in all pursuits. This student also strives unceasingly to be honest, courteous and to uphold the traditions of the school." ~ Gavin Plunkett
Presented to "the student in Grade 9, who by persistent, conscientious day-by-day application, has given maximum effort to academic work, has taken on responsibility which may cut across personal interests, and has developed his or her ability to the utmost. Such a student is worthy of respect, admiration and commendation." ~ Abigayle Strano
The Junior Edson Pease Prize citation reads, given to "a student in Grade 9 or 10 who has shown an increasing contribution to school life." ~ Annie Da
Presented to "the Grade 11 student who, in the opinion of the teaching staff, embodies the following beliefs: as a member of the school society, this individual takes on certain responsibilities which may cut across personal interests, the student must work hard, the student must develop his/her abilities to the utmost." ~ Emilia Voudouris
Endowed by the Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia, and British Societies of Philadelphia, in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Silver Jubilee. The citation is based on Prince Andrew's observations of characteristics most admired by the Queen, while he was here as a student. It reads..."Shall be awarded to the senior student who best combines the qualities of being sensitive to the feelings of others, protective of those who are weaker, courteous to peers and staff, and sufficiently courageous to accept the promptings of his or her conscience." ~ Alice Tierney Prindiville-Porto
Presented to "a student in the senior school who, in the eyes of the staff, has shown persistent effort and a determination to succeed." ~ Betsy Macdonnell
Given in honour of Mr. Anderson's retirement as a teacher, to commemorate the 21st Olympiad at Montreal. "this award is given to the senior student who most consistently shares any skills with a younger student so as to positively aid in the development of that younger individual." ~ Nicolas Small
There was once a Grove student whose quality was his love of live. He lived with a refreshing enthusiasm for whatever action life brought his way. He join this action with a smile, not caring whether he would win or lose. He inspired others with his generous spirit. He gave his life that others might life as he had enjoyed so much living. The student who best demonstrates these qualities is Joe Ribbins.
Given to a senior student chosen by the Head of School who has shown concern for the feelings of others, has strived to help students, has been of service to the school and community. In short, a student who has been a good example of the Christina ideal to love one's neighbour as one's self. ~ Sophie Milburn
Was endowed by the Board of Governors when Mr. Smith retired in 1964. To be awarded to "a student who has made a broad contribution to the life of the school." ~ Paras Cheema
Awarded annually by the faculty and Head of School to "a senior student who has done the most, wile at the school, to encourage love of scholarship, through either personal attitude and achievement or through assistance to others." ~ Jeff McCaw
The British Alumni Travelling Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving graduate. The recipient is to use the money for travelling within the United Kington and Europe for some useful or serious purpose. The recipient is to write an account of the year's activities and travels, to be placed int he school records. This year we have to recipients: Dessa Douglas and Noah Storey.
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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.