On June 18, 2022, we celebrated our 143rd Closing at Lakefield College School including our Friday All School Chapel and Celebration of Light the evening before.
Keynote speaker Antoine Mindjimba P ’16, ’19 delivered an address that showcased his unique insight into motivating and developing individuals through a lens of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
It was so wonderful to celebrate all that our students have accomplished in the 2021/22 school year. We hope they feel as proud of themselves as we do.
Retirement Recognition
During our 2022 Closing Ceremony, we honoured several valued members of the LCS community who have chosen to retire. We honoured these people during our Closing Ceremony with a special remembrance and recognition of the impact they have made on our school.
Thank you and congratulations to Pam Birrell P '13, John Boyko P '00, Su Armstrong P '13 '15, and Mike Arsenault P '00 '03 '04.
Congratulations to Mike Arsenault P '00, '03, '04 for concluding his 40-year career at LCS.
Today, Grads, as you walked down the road to get under our tent, I hope you felt a strong sense of belonging to our caring community. I hope you were reminded of how vital it is to share—away from screens—emotions and experiences.
— Anne-Marie Kee P'17 '19, Head of School and Foundation
Grade 9 English Prize — Louisa Dalglish Dela Fosse Prize for Grade 10 English — Morgan Harris-Stoertz Grade 11 English Prize — Max Wenborne Venegas Grade 11 AP English Language and Composition Prize — Tierney Cater Rosalind Barker Senior English Prize — Sinclair Lavallee I. Norman Smith Prize for Advanced Placement Studies in English Literature — Eman Murshed English Writers' Craft Prize — Eman Murshed
Grade 9 Top Integrated Artist — Hannah El-Baradie Grade 9 Top Vocalist — Micaiah Ejim Grade 9 Top Instrumentalist — Emilia Baumann Grade 9 Top Visual Artist — Aiden McKlmon Grade 9 Top Actor — Audrey Reeds Grade 9 Top Dancer — Keira Bletsoe Junior Art Prize — Dominique Thiele Intermediate Art Prize — Olivia Thompson Junior Drama Prize — Nate Andras Intermediate Drama Prize — Sadie Rubin Junior Dance Prize — Norah Appleby Intermediate Dance Prize — Rosalie Bujold Hubert Eisdell Prize for Junior Music — Anthony Jin Intermediate Music Prize — Joyce Tao David Bierk Visual Arts Prize — Max Wenborne Venegas Senior Music Prize — Caroline Liao Senior Drama Prize — Luke Burri Senior Dance Prize — Kate Bemrose Gr. 10 Integrated Page to Stage Prize — Alex Bemrose
Grade 9 Core French Prize — Alexis Smith Grade 9 Beginner French Prize — Gabriel Roti Grade 9 Extended French Prize — Graeme Armstrong Grade 10 Open French Prize — Nicole Huang Grade 10 Core French Prize — Pablo Guzman Grade 10 Extended French Prize — Anna McRonald Grade 11 Core French Prize — Teya Webster Grade 11 Extended French Prize — Efe Yencilek Grade 10 Spanish Prize — Svea Steinmeier Grade 11 Spanish Prize — Lillian Yang Grade 12 Core French Prize — Griffin Mbonda Advanced Placement Extended French Prize — Ella Zegarra Brown His Majesty King of Spain Spanish Prize — Alana Kim
Grade 9/10 Careers Prize — Maude Craig Grade 9/10 Civics Prize — Anna McRonald Grade 10 THB Symons Prize for Canadian History — Millie Shadgett Grade 10 Integrated War Experience Prize — Katelyn Hansen Grade 11 American History Prize — Charlie Ward Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology & Sociology Prize — Esme Chapman Korchinsky Grade 11 Gender Studies Prize — Sadie Rubin World History Prize — Tierney Cater AP Politics Prize — Jana Rubel AP Prep Economics Prize — Jacobo de Juan Millon AP Economics Prize — Tierney Cater Economics Prize — Sarah Jiang Canadian and International Law Prize — Bradley Kang Canadian and World Issues Prize — Victoria Li Equity and Social Justice Prize — Paris McGorman International Business Fundamentals Prize — David Crispo AP Seminar Prize — Sadie Rubin
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 The Royal Family’s observations of characteristics most admired by the Queen. 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.”
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 responsibilities 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."
"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."
Presented to a student who has consistently role-modelled compassion, care, and concern for the LCS community by their unwavering leadership and commitment to school life.
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."
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 Christian ideal to love one's neighbour as one's self.
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."
This prize goes to a graduating student in our Learning Support program, who has maintained a strong academic standing while finishing their final year with hard work and perseverance. This student has made a strong contribution to the overall life of the school community, while also demonstrating kindness, compassion and support for their fellow students. This prize has been made possible through the generosity of the parents of LCS graduate, Brent Dadds.
There was once a Grove student whose quality was his love of life. He lived with a refreshing enthusiasm for whatever action life brought his way. He joined 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 live as he had enjoyed so much living.
Awarded annually by the faculty and Head of School to "a senior student who has done the most, while at the school, to encourage a love of scholarship, through either personal attitude and achievement or through assistance to others."
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."
This major prize is awarded annually to a Grad who has been a four-year student at Lakefield. This prize recognizes the one student who is deemed to have exhibited the most transformative change during their time at LCS.
Sam Peach
Grads, your road ahead begins now and I hope you focus on each moment of today’s celebration. You deserve it. On behalf of our staff, let me say that we are proud of you. We are grateful that you were part of our journey here at the Grove. We will miss you. Congratulations.
— Anne-Marie Kee P'17 '19, Head of School and Foundation
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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.