Alumni Announcements

Annual Fund Sneak Preview
Our 2016-2017 fundraising projects were thoughtfully selected because they support the goals of the Strategic Plan and also aim to strike a balance between initiatives that preserve our school's history and promote pioneering approaches to learning. 

2016-2017 Annual Fund Projects:

1. Enhancing the Great Hall
2. Updating the Lower School McLaughlin Resource  
    Centre 
3. Introducing multi-use seating in the Fieldhouse 
4. Creating digital archives to preserve the past
5. Establishing a "Positive Education Fellowship"
6. Growing scholarships and bursaries

We hope you will consider supporting these initiatives when the campaign launches in October.

TransfORming Our Globe
For this month’s installment of the TransfORming Our Globe series, we’re sharing the story of alumnus, Greg Stremlaw ‘90, who has had a record-setting career in public and private sport, and is now the Head of CBC Sports as well as General Manager of the Olympics for Canada and the Chef de Mission for the Rio Olympic Games. Read more.

Do you know of any classmates who are living flourishing lives or transforming our globe? Email any suggestions for the TransfORming Our Globe blog series to the Development Office.

MentORship Programme
It's not too late to apply to be a mentee in the Ridley College MentORship Programme. We have over 35 mentors – spanning a wide range of careers – for you to connect with for a one-on-one meeting or phone call. Apply here or contact Kory Lippert for more information.

Archives Corner
The Archives is looking for World War I and World War II artifacts, pertinent to Ridley College. If you have any that you'd be willing to donate, contact Wendy Darby '99.

Event Recaps

HomeComing 2016
This September, Ridley welcomed alumni – from years ending in 1 and 6 – back to campus for HomeComing 2016. The weekend began with a special celebration for the Class of 1966 – this year's Golden Tigers – and ended with the alumni vs. First Boys soccer game. Over 500 Old Ridleians, ranging from the class of 1951, through to last year’s graduating class, joined us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future of our school. View photos.

Ridley's CFL Night
On September 16^th, members of the Ridley community met at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton to watch the Hamilton Tiger-Cats take on the Montreal Alouettes. After a hard fought football game, Hamilton kicked the winning field goal in the final moments to send hometown fans home happy.

Bermuda Reception
On September 20^th, Headmaster, Ed Kidd, Director of Development, Susan Hazell and Admissions Officer, Sarah Whitty enjoyed meeting with Ridley alumni, as well as current and past parents at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club.  Alumni from the 1950s to 2000s were in attendance; including father and son, Dr. Duncan Moran ’62 and his son Sean Moran ’90.   

Special thanks to Claudia Philipsz-Jones ’96 for her help in organizing the reception and to Jim Butterfield ’70 for his support. View photos.

Mark Your Calendars

Growth in Leadership Coffee Chat
Join us on October 6^th for the Growth in Leadership Coffee Chat at KPMG in Toronto, from 7:30a.m. - 8:30a.m. Kirsten Eastwood ’82, Executive Director of Community Development at TMS School will be our October guest speaker.

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Kingston Young Alumni Pub Night
Join us on October 13^th for a Kingston Young Alumni Pub Night at The Grizzly Grill at 7:30p.m. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and classmates. Spread the word to your fellow ORs and let's make this a great night.

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Boston Reception
Join us on October 22^nd for a Boston reception at The Barking Crab, from 6:00p.m. - 9:30p.m. This reception follows the Head Of The Charles Regatta, where a men's eight crew of Ridley alumni will be competing.

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Halifax Coffee Chat
Join us on November 8^th for a Coffee Chat at Cox & Palmer law firm from 8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m. Joey Palov '88, Partner at Cox & Palmer will be our guest speaker.

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Halifax Reception
Join us on November 8^th for a Halifax reception at Cox & Palmer law firm from 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.

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UK Branch Dinner & AGM
Join Board Chair, Georgina Black '85 on November 10^th for the annual UK Branch Dinner & AGM at 6:30p.m. at the East India Club in London. 

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