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Vol. XXXXIII No. 1/Winter 1993 @) Ridley ‘Tiger C ™~ A:) jl ROCESS OF CHANGE” — B® ; Activities F. DENY || re ; DISCREDIT ier — We p chare! OPPOSE DELAY SS Sees a Se SS ew, YIELD CHAMPION DENY DISCREDIT OPPOSE Ridley College Putting ends before means “The confusion of ends and the perfection of means seem to characterize our age.” Albert Einstein ©1C 9M8L8 The Next Great Event! RUDGE YY GOT IEG Ee eb Reses NOn Eien ane Greely See INGE IIAP CO Mla lg IO 3 Join us for an event you will never forget...Miss Saigon. $100 & $125 Seats are SOLD OUT Corporate and Group Package Available $250 Seats Will Be Discounted to $175 Each — Minimum 10 Tickets Be among the first to experience Miss Saigon, a musical so big and so powerful, the Princess of Wales Theatre is being built to house it. @ It’s The Last Period! In June Keith Mawhinney will retire after 31 years of service to Ridley as teacher, duty master, coach & friend. Join us to say thank you at the Keith Mawhinney Night Thursday, May 20th, 1993 The Great Hall, Ridley College Cocktails: 6:00 P.M. Dinner: 7:00 P.M. Master of Ceremonies — DENNIS HULL $25.00 per person For tickets, contact the Development Office at (416) 684-8193 Ridley ‘Tiger \ @ ITER 1993 Vol. XX XXIII No. 1 Ridley Tiger 3 Published by De-Streaming — Friend or Foe? The Dev ont Office ye a tie. ice | The Headmaster overviews the De-Streaming process and Ridley’s interpretation. P.O. Box 3013, | St. Catharines, Ontario By DOUGLAS J. CAMPBELL L2R 7C3 Canada 4 Solely for Alumni, Parents, Friends, Staff and others interested in the Strategic Palnning Process School. The information contained here-in may not | be published without _ Many hours have been invested in this process to plan Ridley’s future. permission. || Editorial Board by TERENCE sCANDRET Y él | Derek D. Fraser '79 ain a ; ; — 7 7 Brian A. Iggulden '67 i | | Contributors | b RIDLEY PROFILES - Dr. Jack A.C. Arnell '34 nh Douglas ]. Campbell Timothy K. Griffin '68 : : : : | Simon p. Hall Jack played an important role during the Cold War and now lives in Bermuda. David A. MacLachlan '45 | Terence P. Scandrett '61 | The Rev. Dr. Gerald S. Shantz By GERALD) 2 SHANTZ Robert T. Snowden | SS a : —_ —— = ; = — : =a Nancy A.G. Whitty 8 Photography Derek D. Fraser '79 View From The Tower Brian A. Iggulden '67 Donald S. Rickers A look at all the activities, accomplishments and involvement of our students. Rod Scapillati Copy assistant By ROBERT T. SNOWDEN Mary Bates - _—— Bon _ —_ =a — = a Diana Taylor | i Cover Designed by Derek D. Fraser '79 | Winter Sports Scoreboard and Outstanding Athletic Achievement Line Drawing by Tetsuo L. Kadonaga '82 | Imagesetting by Success at any level takes work and dedication, Ridley teams strive for the top! Directart Incorporated, | Hamilton, Ontario | Printed by | Contributions By NANCY A.G.WHITTY & SIMON J. HALL Peninsula Press Limited, | pn oak 20 a ae =e : : | St. Catharines, Ontario 14 | This publication is printed | Renionloo? on recycled paper, please send it around again. A pictorial look at some of the activities during Reunion Weekend. ti Ge , A Photos by ROD SCAPILLATI aw | TIGER MAGAZINE Archival Corner David found some quotations about the importance of preserving one’s history. By DAVID A. MACLACHLAN '45 16 At The Branches A busy fall and winter has taken Ridley representatives from coast to coast. By BRIAN A. IGGULDEN '67 Bill Hutton '76 presents Bill Sears '58 with a token of appreciation for his leadership of the Association as ZA president during 1991-92. Lapham-Grant Squash Tournament Six Ridleians represented Canada in this venerable event. By TIMOTHY K. GRIFFIN '68 ie . @ | Alumni Notes & Milestones CSnaeotmtohe:er rjiianne via me McGlone, mother of Karen '95 assisted at the door for Monte Carlo '93 in Williams Hall. EONf aa , i ut 4 T‘KT8ae td sounoa ga Dave Wiley '88 and le Lyons '88 dropped by the school for a visit. ii — WINTER ® 1993 De-streaming — Friend or Foe? BYDOUGUAS, | SAME BEEL Headmaster ducation and the expectations of Canadian ¢ ¢ ¢ society for schools are hot topics at the ‘moment. In the midst of all the discussion and debate, the Ministry of Education is Part of our mission planning to introduce a programme in September 1993, which addresses a number of their concerns in is to provide our students the education process in grades 7 to 9. This “Transi- tion Years” programme has not been fully developed, with knowledge, skills but many of the concepts and directions would appear and values to thrive in to be sound ones. If imitation is the highest form of | b flattery, then Ridley should be quite elated — several of and help shape a rapidly Fihe new directions have been in place here for years. The most controversial component of the changing world. programme is known as “de-streaming” or heterogen- eous ability grouping in grade 9. At present, students entering grade 9 are placed into academic ability streams (basic, general and advanced). The new plans ¢ ¢ ¢ call for the elimination of these streams and the insistence that all ability levels be mixed in each encouragement and personal attention will not get it. erade 9 classroom. In addition, the concept of “benchmarks of achieve- Ridley’s classroom approach is not going to ment” replacing performance-based evaluations is change. In effect, we are destreamed and teach to not in the best interests of students who are heading only one level, but that level is and will remain the towards post-secondary studies. It seems to be another advanced level. As far as our admissions policy is example of the public and the educational bureau- concerned, we will continue to seek students who are cracy going in different directions. When so many capable of accepting the academic demands of our parents and students are demanding higher standards programme. We have every reason to believe that our and accountability, the current Ministry directions look parents would not be satisfied with anything less than more like social engineering or the pursuit of “equality a grade 9 programme which starts the process of a of opportunity” even if the price is mediocrity. vigorous and challenging pursuit of academic skills We at Ridley see things differently. Part of our eventually leading to post-secondary education. We mission is to provide our students with knowledge, feel strongly that the Ministry approach will lead to skills and values to thrive in and help shape a rapidly such diverse abilities within any grade 9 classroom changing world. A commitment to academic rigor | hat the academically-talented students would be and standards at an early age is fundamental to that | Oiicvrcwed The teacher in such a situation would mission. For concerned parents and students, the invariably be forced to teach to the median ability alternative provided by a Ridley education has never level, and stronger students who need challenge, been so important. &D TIGER MAGAZINE NEWS OF THE SCHOOL The Strategic Planning Process The Key to the Future of Ridley Beh INGI ess @ INDE eon Chairman, Long Range Planning Committee idley's Long Range Planning Steering Committee plus six representatives from each of the students, faculty, parents and alumni met at the picturesque Elora Mill Inn for a demanding two days in mid-February. The group's objective was to develop a mission statement for Ridley as well as a vision of the qualities we would like to instill in our graduates and the nature of the Ridley we would like to see in the future. Prior to rs Mrs. Janet Lewis, Bruce Mitchell '64, Mrs. Carol Anne Johnson this meeting, the Steering Committee had organized and Alison Loat '94 take a break from the proceedings. an extensive dialogue with representatives of all e members of the Ridley family, as well as outside alumni, students and parents met at the school to parties, in order to provide a meaningful base of discuss Ridley's future. The tone of these deliberations information from which those at Elora could develop was set by four stimulating and challenging speakers. their plans. Our stay at the Inn was made possible Michael Adams, the president of Environics Research through the generosity of Patrick F Lett '67 and discussed the anticipated changes over the next ten Timothy N. Taylor '68. Without doubt, the ambiance years in the socio-economic and political climate and location contributed greatly to the success of our which Ridley and its students will face. Then, Brian deliberations. Segal, editor of Macleans Magazine and past-president As reported earlier, on December 4 and 5, of both the University of Guelph and Ryerson 1992, approximately 170 representatives of faculty, Polytechnical Institute shared his experience in developing long-range plans for these institutions and also provided his expectations as a parent with a child attending an | independent school. Early | on the snowy Saturday | morning, Lorna Marsden, the president of Wilfred Laurier University, outlined her thoughts on the personal skills needed for students to achieve succes @ at university and beyond. Finally, Dr. Peter Jensen, a The participants in the retreat at the Elora Mill Inn on February 18th - 20th, a valuable experience. prominent sports psychol- WINTER ® 1993 NEWS OF THE SCHOOL See The creative and mature ideas presented by the students had a particularly significant impact and made us realize that Ridley continues to produce high quality students ogist and motivational speaker, gave a captivating and witty presentation on how to expand our views and shed the limitations to creative thinking we impose upon ourselves. These valuable insights were = presented just before we gathered in workshops of Libby Rupp, faculty, acts as Georgina Black '85 acted as a about 20 people each to discuss the esssence of the spokesperson for her group. facilitator at the school. Ridley experience and to consider how to ensure that sentatives of several Ontario universities, The Ontario Ridley is properly preparing its students for the future. Ministry of Education, business and other groups, The views developed in the early December each of which has an impact on Ridley and its workshops, the responses to questionnaires completed in November by faculty, staff and students, as well as graduates. The poe of these AEE obtain the conclusions reached in faculty and students' their ee of Ridley and their pear the | (Pound-table dhecuestons Gattis culbieceenncslae skills Ridley's graduates will require to insure success basis for our next step. Using this data, our advisors in whatever they chose 2 do i later life. in our long range planning process, Patterson, Kirk, aa A summary of all this information was : ‘Welles ae leva bevndl soa oqmesnioamnemnecine distributed to the participants about a week before parents and selected alumni ae in midb -January to obtaifns the eee‘ and pri7 or i to aarrrri iv1i1 ngO o i1 n EloraB y Ea‘ ch . dhe views of am even broader constituency on the participant had spent at least 4-6 hours reviewing it. factors i: nfluenci: ng Ri;d ley and the di: rections on Asa reess ult, aIn e| demandiningg 48 hours led by out i Which it should focus. Over 30 percent of those external advisors, we were able to develop the school's circulated responded and their answers to the mission statement and our vision. We also considered ; Vt sbstacles which stand in the way of achievin questions posed as wel7 l as the numerous written tMheO obstacleues which stand ; in the way of acheiee ving Bene hese eee abie Finally. our objectives and then spent time determining the Pre one ene Omnitcemmenn threnre: strategic directions to enable us to overcome them. From the outset, the commitment of the gathering was that there would be "no dumb ideas" — a concept that was honoured throughout the retreat. Thus, while everyone experienced occasional moments of frustration, overall there was a remarkable display of good will, energy, confidence, humour, candour, and patience from all the participants. The creative and mature ideas presented by the students had a particularly significant impact and made us realize that Ridley continues to produce high quality students. All of us left the session on a true "high" knowing that we had accomplished a great deal, that we had made a significant contribution to the process and Patrick Lett '67, Doug Campbell, Headmaster and Mr. David that we'd had fun doing it. It was an experience that McAdam listen as the focus groups present their findings. none of us will forget. TIGER MAGAZINE NEWS OF THE SCHOOL In attendance at the retreat were: COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Mr. George L. Briggs Mr. Douglas J. Campbell Mr. Christopher Lang Patrick E Lett '67 Mrs. Janet M. Lewis Mr. James B. Milligan Bruce H. Mitchell '64 Terence P. Scandrett '61 ALUMNI Mrs. Eda Varalli, Kendall Anderson, Art Parks '67 and Mr. David McAdam take a break between sessions. Anu Bhalla '86 Georgina H. Black '85 The results of these deliberations are currently Kirsten Eastwood '82 Brian A. Iggulden '67 Geoffrey W. Lind '71 Michael J. Moulden '70 being reviewed by the Steering Committee. To ensure Arthur Hy Parks, [6°67 the objectives established at the retreat are reasonable, they will be subjected to a "reality check" by the CURRENT PARENTS students, faculty, alumni, and parents who attended the December 4 - 5 event. Once this stage is completed, Mrs. Carol Anne Johnson Mrs. Sandi McCabe the Committee will formally present the plan to the Mrs. Eda Varalli Board of Governors, probably in the late spring, with the intention of implementing a number of the major Past PARENTS recommendations immediately. As we all know, over the years Ridley has ©: Mrs. Mary Coote Mr. J. David McAdam been blessed by a dedicated and committed family of | supporters, and the Ridley family's support in the FACULTY development of the new long range plan has been no exception. The Committee sincerely appreciates the Mrs. Kristine A. Corolis Mrs. Elizabeth H. Rupp significant amount of time the participants at both Mr. Brian D. Martin Mr. James C. McLaughlin the December 4 - 5 event and the Elora retreat Mr. Michael A. Scott Mr. John T. Shea devoted to the process and the insights they brought. As well, we want to thank the approximately 300 (CCURRENT STUDENTS parents and alumni from around the world who responded to our questionnaires. This is a further C. Kendall Anderson Aaron D.H. Brindle testament to the strong, continuing interest in Ridley. Christina A. Gordon Alison A. Loat Andrew G.R. Madar James A. Spearing From all this, we believe, will ultimately come a new focus for Ridley appropriate for the next ten years and FACILITATORS: of which all of us can be proud. Ms. Carolyn Everson Mr. Scott Ferguson Scott Ferguson and Carolyn Everson were the facilitators from the consulting firm of Patterson, Kirk, Wallace. Mike Moulden '70 makes a Mrs. Sandi McCabe brought a Terry Scandrett is an alumnus, a member of the Board of Governors contribution to the process. parent’s view to the strategy. and a current parent. WIN TER (271993 PROFILE REDEEY PROFILES Dr. Jack A.C. Arnell, O.R. '34 BocwMoguehl eG ale sometimes assume that people born during the second decade of this century were born into a world that was both a stable world and a simple one, a world of ordered values, whereas now these values are being questioned or denied, and are either disappearing or turning into something else. However natural this assumption may be, it is clearly nonsense: there have never been any simple ages. Dr. Jack Arnell, OR '34, represents the Ridley of a different age from today but not, I suspect, a more simple age nor a lost garden of Eden nor a vanished |D oisen age. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1918 and, after travelling to England and back in Celia and Jack Arnell in Bermuda, photo taken by his sister 1920-1921, was taken to Bermuda in 1922. He went Jill Alexander. to the Saltus Grammar School in Pembroke until 1930 when he was sent to Ridley. The choice of laboratories, an organization he ran from 1949 to Ridley was due to his grandfather, Archdeacon W.]. 1954. From 1954 onwards he held a number of Armitage, who, as the rector of St. Thomas Church, fascinating and interesting appointments within the St. Catharines, had worked with Col. Leonard to defence scientific community. found the school. As a result of this connection, his In 1966, Dr. Arnell was appointed the Assist- erandfather entered his name for the school when he ant Deputy Minister (Finance) of the Department of was born. National Defence, serving in that position until 1972. In 1935, Dr. Arnell went to Dalhousie In 1973, he took early retirement and returned home University, Halifax, primarily because Dr. Griffith did to Bermuda. not get around to notifying him that he had a schol- Dr. Arnell has published many articles on a arship to the University of Toronto until after he had variety of subjects and several booklets on Bermudian started at Dalhousie! He graduated with a BSc in history. He continues today with archival research chemistry in 1939 and with a MSe in 1940. He into Bermudian maritime history, as well as collecting received his PhD in 1942 from McGill University. stampless transatlantic mail. In connection with this His research there was on the adsorption of gases by latter, he produces a bimonthly newsletter for a study activated charcoal in support of the fledgling chem- eroup of the British North America Philatelic ical warfare research effort being started in Canada. Society. It is an honour to write about Jack - a As a result of this thesis work, he was told to distinguished Ridleian and to wish both he and his complete the thesis by January 1942 and move to wife continued happiness in Bermuda. | Do siava to continue with chemical warfare work. ® » ® While in Ottawa, he joined the Canadian Army serving for four years with the chemical warfare By The Rev. Dr. Gerald S. Shantz, Chaplain ofR idley College. TIGER MAGAZINE IUSAV ASK)S ID l Rw( @)=(@/0)0 View From The Tower BY ROBERT T. SNOWDEN Assistant Headmaster/Student Affairs the school. The culmination of this effort is the camping trip to Camp Kandalore in Haliburton for the entire class in November. In the academic sphere, the grade 9s now start the year with separate super- vised study in their houses and a homework schedule. Apart from these attempts at ensuring a desirable he well-roundedness of the Ridley student level of structure in their lives, an exciting outcome is at the core of our aims at the school. of the Key Teachers Committee has been to devise Academics, athletics, activities, the arts, ways of introducing more interdisciplinary work into leadership, social awareness: all Ridley the grade 9 curriculum. students have a full gamut of opportunities in these A related academic issue has been our new areas (even if some of these “opportunities” are com- Scholarship Examinations. In the recent past, the pulsory!) Some of these pursuits have a different face basis of the Ridley College Financial Assistance from the face they had in the past. Programme has been financial need only. It seems One of our main efforts this year has been to appropriate that in an academic institution special give our grade nines more structure in and out of the recognition should exist for academic strength. This classroom. There is a group of “key teachers” who year we have departed from our need-based policy to meet regularly to discuss the academic and social offer scholarships that are purely merit-based in programme of grade 9. Recently, the Ministry of erades 7, 8 and 9. In January we had 30 students at the Education has been making much of the “Transition school to write scholarship exams and we have now of- Years” from grades 7 to 9, an initiative that has led fered scholarships to 7 students: for grade 9, among other things to the controversial policy of Josef Capka of Thorold, Samantha McGlone, sister of “de-streaming”. The main challenges of the “transition Karen, Grade 11 of St. Catharines, Sarah Lachowsky years” have to do with coping with social and academ- of Hamilton and Rachel Johnson of St. Catharines: for ic changes in the student’s life that may have formerly gerade 8, Eric Partington, son of Anthony Partington been handled with methods more appropriate to | 2 younger students (in the case of grade 7s and 8s) or older students (in the case of grade 9s). We have the good fortune to be able to deal with these challenges in our own way. The committee has come up with a number of main thrusts. First, to make sure the grade Ys are well-integrated into the Upper School, they have a special orientation at the beginning of school. They also have a special activities programme every Thursday during the first term where the focus is on \ = — ae | yr S their getting to know the school and each other, and First Swimming had a very successful season ending with an to form some identity with their own grade and with O.F.F.S.A. appearence and a bronze medal. WINTER «¢ 1993