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Brentwood C[imff COLLEGE SCHOOL 2735 Mt. BakerRoad,MillBay, BC,Canada VOR2P1 Tel: (250) 743-5521 Fax: (250) 743-2911 www.brentwood be ca . . ItismyprivilegetoacknowledgeAndrea at Brentwood. Tom was a toddler and Fabrications, Brentwood's creative andGerryPennellsfortheiroutstanding Andreawas pregnant with Andrew. writing competition. She pioneered contributions to Brentwood. the Brentonian as an elective within our Fast forward fourteen years, and arts programme, and in 1992 she was Gerry never intended to teach. After by this time Head of our Science appointed Assistant Head of School. completing a degree in agriculture he Department, Mr. Pennells received the Under her direction, musical theatre secured aposition in farm management. Prime Minister's Award for Teaching However, when Andrea secured Excellence. For three decades he became an arts elective, music options expanded to include pops orchestra, a teaching role at a Suffolk based has engendered a love of biology in boardingschool, with a satellite campus his students, many of whom have vocal jazz, and the full season of performing arts events were introduced. in the Laurentians, this was their ticket subsequently pursued medicine or life to travel. Gerry found himselfteaching sciences. In 2006 he also received a When appointed Head of School, in A levels in biology and geography, and Yale University Award for inspirational 2000, Andrea set out to establish a much to his surprise, he enjoyed it. For teaching. community of leaders, both within four years Andrea and Gerry managed the student body and the faculty. She For the past twenty years, Gerry's role this 24/7 operation, travelling Canada asked her faculty to keep the captains in university counselling has deservedly from coast to coast with their students. earned him much respect for his sage of arts electives and athletic teams independentofotherstudentleadership Post grad studies beckoned, the West advice, and in the process he has UBC positions, thus creating an environment Coast appealed, and was their developed an outstanding team. MA where all members of the senior class choice. Andrea completed an in At the same time, Mrs. Pennells paved could aspire to leadership. Similarly, Counselling Psychology, while Gerry an impressive path to the position she expanded roles within the faculty simultaneously completed his Masters in which you are now accustomed and surrounded herself with eight very andteacherqualifications.ThePennells to seeing her, first as Houseparent of different individuals in the Leadership decided toremain inCanadaforawhile Mackenzie and then in the classroom. Team to help negotiate the multitude longer, but this time it was Gerry who Andrea soon found herselfheading the of decisions that have shaped the last secured employment. It was 1982 and English Department, and established decade. A further focus was to diversify the to make all this possible, beginning all enjoyed Gerry's photography. As for academic curriculum: 21st Century with the personal generosity of donors. their footprints - these are in the hearts Studies 9 provides an introduction to Much credit, however, goes to Andrea's andmindsoftheyoungpeople theyhave two issues that are shaping this century fortitude, vision and determination to influenced over the past three decades - globalization and the environment; complete the Maeda Health Centre, and in the memories of the faculty and Grade 10 electives were expanded to the Bunch Centre for Performing Arts, staffwho have worked with them. W ith include marketing, global studies, art Allard House, Crooks Hall, and the great affection and heartfelt thanks, we history, and science and ethics; senior Centre for Art and Humanities. congratulate them both on all they have courses were added in entrepreneurship, accomplished. Andrea has often said that concrete psychology, financial accounting, and steel, timber and glass do not make At the Closing Ceremony, Board Chair, music theory, human geography, and & a great school. People do. Despite all Bruce Carlson, Class of 1°64, presented comparative government politics. the challenges these five projects have Mr and Mrs Pennells with the Hugh Mrs Pennells has also responded to presented, Andreahas never lostsight of Stephen Award, Brentwood's highest demand for the school. Prior to 2010, the needs of individual students, faculty honourtorlifetimeservice. In 50yearsthe Brentwood enrolled 209 boarding boys and staff. At times when a young person Hugh Stephen award has been presented and 156boardinggirls. Withthebuilding has faced difficulty, her compassion and only twelve times. It was awarded to of Allard House and the introduction wise counsel have prevailed. She has Gerry Pennells tor inspirational teaching of Hope House, the journey to a fully not courted popularity but gained much and outstanding service as Director ot coeducational boarding school, which respect for the integrity and consistency University Counselling, and to Andrea began in 1972, was finally complete. ofher decision making. Pennells for extraordinary sen ice in I have intentionally left progress with In New Zealand our National Parks her many capacities at Brentwood, but in particular as an exceptional Head ot campus facilities to last, for it would have an informal mission statement: School. be inaccurate if Andrea's tenure as take nothing but photos, leave nothing Head were defined solely in terms of but footprints. That could well be John Allpress. new buildings. Andrea would be the what Andrea and Gerry Pennells have Deputy Head ot School first to say that the stars have lined up accomplished at Brentwood. We have 3 From the Editor CELEBRATING 50/75 be sure, but given limited space and a and industry are in the placement of myriadofmemories,theyhavenoted,for every photo, the formatting of every It has been a remarkable and historic year for our school. We have marked posterity, the highlights and challenges page. To Mike Minckler, whose skilled oftheiryouthon the shores ofMill Bay. photography and IT skills have come the 75th anniversary of the school's through my most urgent and "quiet founding in Brentwood Bay and the If you meander through these cryptic need, by sun and candle-light." To Mrs. 50th anniversary of its re-founding records, I think that you will also come here in Mill Bay. We also opened to the conclusion that the graduating Rebecca Day Reynolds whose rigourous editing, insightful advice, and humour the magnificent Centre for Art and class of 2012 is a group of remarkably areinvaluable.Andtotheyearbookteam Humanities, Mrs. Pennells retired after accomplished, mature and optimistic ofCaptainWendyChoi, GreggHansen, 30yearsofservicetoourschool, andMr. young scholars, artists, athletes and Madeline Hardy, Georgia Lundy, PatelarrivedasournewHeadofSchool. citizens. In their appreciation, plans, Jacqueline Pigeon, Parker Rawlinson All these aresignsoftheschool'shealth, and last words, they reveal a sincere & Ashamarina Uchida whose good- continuing pursuit of excellence, and thankfulness for their experiences at natured industry and dedication have brightfuture as we move into ourfourth Brentwood, lofty but realistic goals for made this publication possible. They quartercentury. their futures, and genuine insight and have taken pictures morning, noon It is unlikely that many ofyou will read wisdom. I certainly don't remember and night; they have deliberated over all of the write-ups composed by the embodying these virtueswhen I was 17! photo selection; they have sleuthed for members of the graduating class. The I applaud them and wish them well. accuracy. Well done Yearbookers! You font is small, the memories are big, and They have done, and will do, their have produced aterrific tome. Mthre.reFealriex1a3n2dGIrhaadvs.e!GTohoadnklsu,ckMiafryiouus.try. sTchhiosoplubvleircyaptriooundi.sagargantuantaskand JFiennaslaly,anIdtJhaay,nkwhmoysefamhiulmyo,uJri,llipana,tiJeanccke, Ifyoudoperusethese reflections, I think I extend my wholehearted appreciation and love inspires. that you will find our graduates have to the many who made it possible. To summarized their time at Brentwood the book's designers, Michelle Fairbanks I hope thatyouenjoy thebook. in considerable detail. Coded detail to and Jeremy Fleet, whose expertise Jim Ganley Editor: Jim Ganley • Designer: Michelle Fairbanks &.Jeremy Fleet Yearbook Staff: Wendy Choi, GreggHansen, Madeline Hardy, & Georgia Lundy, Jacqueline Pigeon, Parker Rawlinson Ashamarina Uchida Photography: Warren Chan, Tony Crossley, Paul Fletcher, Ryan Hetschko, Mike Minckler, Gerry Pennells, Simon Vermegen, Rebecca Day Reynolds, Atlanta StJohn and other students, staff, faculty andparents who have submittedphotos. Many Thanks! Contents