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SPECIAL SECTION
MOURNING OUR LOSS:
Remembering
Fr. Zinger, CSB, OSM
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ED SANTI, OSM ORDER OF ST. MICHAEL DOUBLE BLUE PICTORIAL: ARCHANGEL’S DEN
Remembered ___ 14 ___ Turkey Roll ___ 20 ___
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ALUMNI MAGAZINE | SPRING / SUMMER 2018 | VOLUME 23
The Order of St. Michael 2018 CONTACT DIRECTORY
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PRESIDENT: Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79
Hon. Consiglio Di Nino (Honorary ’13) EDITOR: Gavin Davidson ’93
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CO-EDITOR: Michael De Pellegrin ’94 Tel: 416-653-3180 (ext. 292)
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CONTRIBUTORS E-mail: info@smcsmail.com
David Keon ’60 Joe Younder ’56, Frank Di Nino ’80, • Admissions (ext. 195)
Brandon Sousa ‘07, Kimberley Bailey,
• Advancement (ext. 118)
Stephanie Nicholls, Peter Fillman
Reg Quinn • Alumni Affairs (ext. 273)
• Archives (ext. 457)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Armand Scaini ’58 • Arena (ext. 422)
President’s Message 4
• Chief Operating Officer (ext. 239)
Justice Bryan Shaughnessy ’68 Alumni Association Message 5
• Communications (ext. 292)
Editor’s Letter 6
• Finance (ext. 117)
Letters to the Editor 7
• Main Reception (ext. 0)
Reflections on a Man for all Seasons: 8
Induction Ceremony
• Mporium – School Store (ext. 431)
Fr. Zinger, CSB, OSM
• Property Manager (ext. 129)
Remembering Ed Santi 13
May 30, 2018
• President – Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79 (ext. 174)
Order of St. Michael Nominees 14
• Principal – Mr. Greg Reeves ’73 (ext. 139)
Double Blue pictorial: Turkey Roll 18
• Vice Principal – Mr. Emile John ’87 (ext. 156)
Welcome to the Den, Gentlemen 20
• Vice Principal – Mr. David Lee ’94 (ext. 179)
Thank you Frank 24
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Securing our Future by giving back: Leaving a Legacy 25
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Includes HST Where are they now: Buzzers edition 26
Where are they now 27 On the Cover: Remembering our beloved Fr. Zinger, CSB,
In Memoriam 30 OSM. Pictured here celebrating mass at Holy Rosary
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The way we were: 34
St. Michael’s College School flashback
2 GOOD-NIGHT, SWEET PRINCE; AND FLIGHTS OF ANGELS SING THEE TO THY REST 3
MESSAGE ALUMNI
FROM THE ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT MESSAGE
My fellow alumni,
As winter draws to a close, so does my tenure as your 2nd Vice-President – GAVIN DAVIDSON ’93
president. What an experience. It has been an honour and a Gavin has been the co-editor of the Blue Banner since Fall
Dear St. Michael’s Alumni and Friends,
privilege to serve you. Three years ago we established three 2015. Gavin has assisted with Skate for Kids and most
key areas of focus. I am proud to say we have made great recently, brought the Archangel’s Den initiative to fruition.
It is a school day in early Spring in Toronto as I begin to service, and their presence to us as the face of Jesus Christ
progress in achieving our objectives.
compose this greeting. Many of our students are remarking act as beacons that light the way for us and our students. Events Coordinator – RON SCARAFILE ’05
that it is snowing outside today (stop chuckling, you We continue to bring graduates back to the school with Ron has been involved with the Alumni Association since
Alumni in warmer climes). I am trying to reassure our The Double Blue Brotherhood of the past 165 years and the events like Turkey Roll, the Spring Reunion and BBQ, and 2012. Ron is the co-founder of the Enzo Montemurro ’81 Touch
young men that it is not snow that is falling – surely not entire St. Michael’s community join in one enthusiastic Homecoming to name but a few. We have built solid ties with Football Classic and has volunteered for many alumni events.
snow in Spring! – but manna from heaven. That’s right, chorus to congratulate and celebrate the Graduating Class the Parents’ Association, working together to enrich the
because we know that St. Michael’s is the Promised Land, of 2018. May their education, formation, and SMCS experience for our students. In closing, I encourage you to stay connected to the school
and make St. Mike's a part of your daily life. Attend the
or very close to it. accomplishments at St. Michael’s College School, and
The achievement I am most proud of is the focus on mentoring. We alumni events and, better still, become active in the
especially their many valuable contributions to the world in
have held a number of networking and mentoring events where SMCSAA. It is a truly rewarding experience and a great way
The Israelites wandered in the desert, looking forward to a the years and decades to come, inspire faith and
recent graduates have had the opportunity to be paired with to give back to our growing community.
Promised Land that would be flowing with milk and honey. confidence in us all to believe and proclaim that the saintly professionals across a variety of industries. Most recently, we held
We look forward to our Promised Land where we will meet are indeed among us even now. our first ‘Archangel's Den’. Graduates under age 30 presented I hope to see you at the porchetta table at the upcoming
our Risen Lord face to face, in the company of all those their business ideas to a panel of judges and had the opportunity Turkey Roll in November.
whom we have loved in this world and who have loved us. Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us. to come away with funding to help develop their ideas. It was an
We will gather around the table of the promised heavenly St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us. impressive event and one that is sure to be repeated. God bless and may we continue to take care of each other and
banquet, in the full presence of God and the Saints. St. Basil the Great, pray for us. practice Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge every day.
None of this could have happened without the tireless efforts
of the SMCSAA members, the Advancement Office, and the
The saintly are among us even now. We will always Sincerely in Christ,
school's faculty and administration. I sincerely thank you all.
remember and cherish Fr. Cecil Zinger, OSM, CSB with
Frank Di Nino ’80
deep love and gratitude, praying that his life of faith and After a nomination and voting process among the Alumni President, SMCSAA
devotion to our Lord and to St. Michael’s may serve as a Association Directors, I am happy to announce the Executive
perpetual exemplar for all of us, in the certainty that he is Fr. Jefferson Mark Thompson, CSB ’79 for the 2018-2020/21 term:
moving from the saintly whom we knew to the Saint whom President
we shall meet again. President – JOHN P. O’NEILL ’86 PAST PRESIDENTS
Frank Di Nino ’80 John McCusker ’57 W. Frank Morneau ‘59
John has been an active member of the SMCSAA for many
years. Most recently, John held the position of Vice-President Marc Montemurro ’93 William Metzler ’65 Frank Glionna ’53 +
The 2018 inductees into the Order of St. Michael are
and Order of St. Michael committee member. Josh Colle ’92 John Bonvivere ’50 + George Cormack ’49
outstanding models of faith, character, and service in our
Romeo Milano ’80 Michael Duffy ‘65 Richard Wakely ’64 +
community: Hon. Consiglio Di Nino (Honorary ’13),
Vice-President – MATT MONTEMURRO ’05 Peter Thurton ’81 Ross Robertson ‘64 Gordon Ashworth ’45 +
Jerry Howarth, David Keon ’60, Reg Quinn, Matt has been an active part of the association and for the last Dennis Caponi Jr. ’86 William Rosenitsch ‘57 G. J. McGoey ’58 +
Armand Scaini ’58, and Justice Bryan Shaughnessy three years been on the Executive as Events Coordinator. Matt Rob Grossi ’72 Paul Tomson ‘65 Paul McNamara ’40 +
’68. May their embodiment of the motto of our school and is the co-founder of the Enzo Montemurro ’81 Touch Football Paul Grossi ’69 John G. Walsh ’58 + Joseph Primeau ’28 +
the Basilian Fathers, their examples of leadership and Classic and coordinated several successful networking events. Daniel Brennan ’70 Frank Thickett ’57 Dick Foster ’30 +
4 GOOD-NIGHT, SWEET PRINCE; AND FLIGHTS OF ANGELS SING THEE TO THY REST 5
LETTER LETTERS DEAR EDITOR,
I actually graduated in '98 I think, definitely not '17. Never-
FROM THE TO THE theless, I'm flattered by the mention.
EDITOR
Krisjon Vargas ’98
EDITOR ED’S REPLY: It is the magical Blue Banner Time Machine,
Krisjon. It will take years off your life!
DEAR EDITOR,
DEAR EDITOR,
I am an alumnus of Saint Mike’s, going back to the class of 1958.
Once again I note that the list of some of the biggest contribu- It was a long time ago but I still wear my graduating year school
Dear Readers, Fr. Jefferson Thompson, CSB ’79’s homily at the tors to the continuation of the Alumni Association has been ring. I have supported the Fr. Neil Hibberd Bursary for some
memorial prayer service held in the school gym (p.8). forgotten. This is not the first time and probably won't be the years now as Neil and I go back to grade school at St. John’s in
last time that this has happened. Several of these distin- the east end of Toronto. He is a very long time dear friend.
By the time winter eventually drags itself to a close around
guished gentlemen have passed on and it's a good thing, as
these parts, most people are glad to see it go, but that is Our ranks may be thinned, but they remain strong, as I have just completed reading the book Father Bauer and the
I am sure they would be greatly offended by the fact that their
the furthest thing from the truth when it comes to Frank evidenced by the latest collection of inductees to the Order efforts over so many years are not important enough to be Great Experiment by Greg Oliver, which I learned of in the
Di Nino ‘80’s term as President of the St. Michael’s Alumni St. Michael (p.14). This year a total of six supporters of the remembered. Or aren't the old timers who are no longer able latest issue of the Blue Banner, which I regularly receive. It is
school, a mixture of alumni and friends of St. Michael’s, will to contribute their time, effort, and most importantly, it seems, a wonderful book as it brought back many cherished memo-
Association. Frank has truly been a blessing for both the
their money, of any value or concern. Shame on you! ries of my time at the school.
Alumni Association and the school. We say goodbye now be inducted into our hallowed order. The induction
with a tinge of sadness to President Frank, but take joy from ceremony, which will be held on May 30 at the Liberty Fr. Bauer, CSB ‘XX was my Grade 9 Homeroom teacher
It has always been a feature of the Blue Banner to include the
the fact he will remain active with the Alumni Association in Grand, is always one of the highlights of the year when it is names of ALL the Past Presidents (living or deceased), going when I first entered Saint Mike’s in the fall of 1953. He was
the role of Past President. held (year when occurs every third). I encourage you to go back to my time as publisher of the Blue Banner and prior to ‘Mr. Bauer’ as I recall at that time and was ordained shortly
out today and get your ticket so that you can help dedicate a that, Paul Thompson ‘65's time as publisher, and as far after. He taught us Religion and was frequently advising us
back as I can remember being part of the Alumni Association when we got a little restless, “Prudence, boys, prudence.”
Of course we recently said goodbyes of a much more night to those who have dedicated their lives to the school.
(since the 50s). It has just been a note at the bottom of one of
permanent nature to two prominent members of our commu- He stated many times quietly that he could run through the
the early pages. I wrote to Joe Younder ’56 the last time
nity, and members of the Order of St. Michael, who, though Not only is the Order of St. Michael bursting at the seams entire class with the football. In fact he did just that. One day
the omission occurred (and was corrected). Hopefully we can
with worthy inductees, the younger generation of SMCS as he took the entire class out on the football field and lined us
neither were graduates, exemplified what it meant to be look forward to the re-emergence of the list.
all up at one end of the field with him at the other. He tucked
St. Michael’s Men. Ed Santi, OSM and his wife Leda, alumni are also achieving great things in the world beyond
his cassock into his belt, received a kick off type of ball, and
OSM were typical St. Michael’s parents, working hard and these yellow bricked walls. The recent Archangel’s Den Thank you for your response and attention to this matter. I look
very gradually manoeuvred through the entire class down to
competition provided a chance for ten alumni groups to forward to receiving each edition of the Banner.
juggling multiple roles to put three children through private the other end without a hand being laid on him. Unforgettable.
school, who became tightly tied to the school through showcase their projects, with the winner taking a home a After his passing, I attended his wake on St. Joseph Street.
John H. McCusker ’57
tragedy. In Remembering Ed Santi (p. 13) the Blue Banner cool $10,000. All the excitement, and what it might mean
With regard to the book, I feel it should be required reading
pays tribute to the respected family man with a strong value for the school, is detailed in a fantastic article by regular ED’S REPLY: John, thank you for pointing that out. You will note for every alumnus and for every student currently enrolled in
system and great sense of humour. contributor Brandon Sousa (p.20). that the Past Presidents listing has been restored on page 5. the school and those to be enrolled in the future. Fr. Bauer’s life
journey really emphasizes the values we all received through
Despite the loss of leading lights, our future looks bright, our education at the school. I consider my time at the school
It was of course a massive blow to the community to lose in DEAR EDITOR,
even as we continue to gaze on the legacy of our past, as being taught by priests like him (Fr. Higgins, CSB, Fr. Egsgard,
quick succession a major benefactor and booster of the CSB, Fr. Mullins, CSB, Fr. Cowley, CSB, Fr. Gorman, CSB, Fr.
school in Ed Santi and the one man who, more than any do Domenico Frascà ’69 and Justice Antonio Di Zio Just wanted to thank the Blue Banner for its role in organizing Penny, CSB) as an incredible blessing in my life.
other, came to not only represent, but define St. Michael’s ’69 in this edition of The Way We Were (p.34). the first Archangel’s Den. I thought it was very well run and I
am excited about what this can become in the future. Please let Very best wishes,
College School. Here at St. Michael’s it is said that no one
Because we would not be the way we are, were it not for the me know if I can be of any assistance in helping to advance Dr. Lawrence (Larry) Kuzminski ‘58
man is bigger than the institution, but Fr. Cecil Zinger, and encourage entrepreneurship in the SMCS community!
way we were.
CSB, OSM was himself an institution, one inextricably ED REPLY: Thanks for the thoughtful submission, Larry.
linked with the school that he called home, and loved, for Best, Think I will run out and buy myself a copy of that book!!
Joyous Reading! Greg Fedele ’13
more than 50 years. Fr. Zinger played such a large role in
the school’s history and development that we could have
ED’S REPLY: Greg, congratulations on your second place CORRECTION: The Blue Banner would like to apologize for
easily dedicated an entire issue, but instead we present a finish. You have a fantastic product, I wish you all the success an omission on pg. 34 of the Fall 2017 (Volume 22) edition.
selection of poignant remembrances, headed by as beautiful Gavin Davidson ’93 and I’m sure you will be a great resource to our alumni Mr. Vince Pagano was referenced as a former teacher instead
a piece of writing as you are likely to see, a transcript from Editor community moving forward. of a former teacher and Vice Principal of St. Michael’s.
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REFLECTIONS ON Fr. Zinger, we couldn't help but notice that you seldom wore
a jacket that did not bear our school crest on it. You are the
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS: very embodiment of the St. Michael's Man, devoting your
life to us so that we may grow and flourish as St. Michael's
FR. ZINGER, CSB, OSM
Men ourselves. Your ubiquitous presence in the school, your
nurturing of our spirituality, your unfailing kindness, and your
immeasurable generosity have contributed, and will not stop
contributing, to our collective spiritual growth and happiness.
We have come to understand that you were always striving
loved it, because you returned to St. Mike's as a priest to educate and form us in mind, body, and soul. Your
in 1966. Ever since that happy year, five decades of the indelible influence in our lives can never, will never be under-
St. Michael's Family have constituted the totality of your estimated. Even now, your prayers of intercession are
Basilian life and ministry: five decades of that warm smile supporting us. Fr. Zinger, you have touched our souls and
and cheerful spirit, ten generations of students witnessing you have sealed them for Christ.
your beautiful and genuine humility, and learning from your
profound wisdom. If we had tried to say any of this to your face, Fr. Zinger, if
we had tried to express to you how much you mean to us,
St. Michael's students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families have you would have stopped us at the first comma. So often it felt
come to find in you, Fr. Zinger, a model and a beacon of to us like your simplicity, your humility, your charm, were own lives to serve the Church and the world. Fr. Zinger, we
inspiration, a light that will never be extinguished in our lives. always getting in our way. Fr. Zinger, we are heartbroken hope you are smiling with pride now as you see us applying
Every one of us has Fr. Zinger stories of our own, and don't that, finally, you can't stop us anymore from saying all of this the lessons you taught us so well, taking our mourning and
On October 27, 2017 the St. Michael’s community was they sound better with each retelling? You have been our to you now. And we are saying it to your face, a gentle and our prayers tonight from here, St. Michael's College School,
rocked by the loss of a universally loved and respected priest, our teacher, our colleague, our coach, our mentor, our loving face that is forever before our mind's eye, forever at to the joyful celebration of your life and legacy tomorrow in
cornerstone of the College School. Fr. Cecil Zinger, CSB, spiritual director, and our friend. Basilian Fathers of my home in our hearts, forever written into the contours of our St. Basil's Church in your Mass of Resurrection.
OSM left an indelible mark on literally thousands of members generation have heard me refer to you as my Basilian grand- souls. Please know, Fr. Zinger, we feel that we have lost an
of the St. Michael’s community. Here, he is remembered by father. You have taught us, you have married us, you have important part of ourselves, but please know also that you More than just symbolic of the fullness of your Basilian life
former student and current school president, Fr. Jefferson baptized us, and you have prayed for us, at least every have given us so much more to fill our void of sadness. Our and ministry, this movement from school to church is our
Thompson, CSB ’79, and by a variety of SMCS afternoon in the school chapel, around 5 o'clock, where I saw grief is the price of our love for you. pledge to you, Fr. Zinger, that we have embraced your love
community members, whose lives he touched in similarly you daily as I left school. And you even let me interrupt your for the faith and for the Church, just as much as our hearts
meaningful ways. prayers to chat about my pretensions at being a gardener. When any of us, all of us, first met you, Fr. Zinger, it was either have embraced you. According to the proverbs that have
at this school, or at some gathering or event connected to this always adorned the top of your classroom walls, Fr. Zinger,
Reflections from Fr. Thompson‘s homily delivered at Fr. Zinger, you are the epitome of the St. Michael's Gentle- school. And then, through the years and decades, when we we will never stop hearing your good music as but a shadow
Fr. Zinger’s, CSB, OSM memorial prayer service held in the man, never wavering from your selfless dedication to teach- encountered and engaged you on multiple other occasions in of divine perfection, just as we will hear your composition of
school gym on Monday October 30, 2017. ing and living goodness, discipline, and knowledge. If it is various other locations, again it had something to do with this the fanfare introduction to the Hymn to St. Michael this
true that one is nearer God’s heart in a garden than school. It has always been on the mountaintop of St. Michael's evening, for it was you who showed us that true nobility
On my first day of Grade 9 in September of 1974, in Period anywhere else on earth, then surely it was goodness and College School, hasn't it, where, during our young and forma- comes from virtue and not from birth.
2, I went down to Room 12 for Religion. Standing at the front Godliness that were soaking into our bones and growing tive years, you taught and revealed to us the glory of God's
of the classroom was something that I had never under our feet with each detention we served with you in the love for us, made manifest through his Son Jesus Christ. So, not a tragic hero here, but just you, our dear and beloved
seen before: a priest who was also my teacher. It was you, school gardens. Surely it was discipline that you were shoot- Because of your mediation through the years and decades, Fr. Fr. Zinger; nevertheless, was there ever a farewell so well
Fr. Zinger. I am standing here before all your friends this ing at us with your water pistol in the 1970s and 80s. And Zinger, we see now in hindsight that we felt as if transfigured suited as these immortal words are to you:
evening because you, Fr. Zinger, stood at the front of my because we thirsted for more and more discipline, surely it in your classroom, in your conversation, in your presence.
classroom. All of us are here this evening and we all stand was we who forced you, reluctant though you were, to Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night, sweet Prince;
where we do in our lives because you, Fr. Zinger, either stood upgrade to a super-soaker in the 2000s. Your knowledge of How wonderful it would have been to remain there, here, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
at the front of our classroom or came to stand for what means us was never anything else but your love for us, which we see with you. But you always sent us back down the mountain to
the most to us. to this day hanging on the walls of your Classroom 12. take the teachings of Jesus Christ, so lovingly handed on and Dear Fr. Zinger, may you and all the faithful departed, through
Seeing ourselves there, younger versions of ourselves in the explained to us by you, to light the way throughout our lives the mercy of God, rest in the peace of the Risen Christ.
Cecil Harold Zinger, you came to St. Michael's College making, we understand now how blessed we all are to have of faith, character, and service in our families and in our Because more things are wrought by prayer than this world
School in 1957 as a Basilian Scholastic to spend three years known you and loved you. You have been the incarnation of world. You emptied yourself to serve us at St. Michael's dreams of, please pray for us, Fr. Zinger, as we shall pray for
teaching and being involved in student life. You must have goodness, discipline, and knowledge before our very eyes. College School so that we might move out of ourselves in our you, so that one day we may all merrily meet in heaven.
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Reflections from Fr. Ian Boyd, CSB St. Basil’s Church and the church was filled to capacity by Fr.
Fr. Cecil Zinger was a priest who did not understood arithme- Cecil’s friends, many of whom were graduates of the College
tic. He could not count past one. For him, everyone he met School. May he rest in peace! He will be greatly missed.
was unique and irreplaceable. If you were his friend, you
were not one of a group of friends. He treated you Reflections from Cathy Di Nunzio, SMCS Staff
as though you were his only friend. How many hundreds Fr. Zinger was an outstanding educator and a model priest
of St. Michael’s alumni could rightly regard themselves as with a beautiful soul inside and out. He embodied what it
Fr. Zinger’s special friend? And so they were. Each of them means to be a St. Michael’s Man, displaying goodness,
was his special friend. Once he knew you, he never forgot discipline, and knowledge. Fr. Zinger had a warm and
you. After you left the school, he followed your personal and wonderful smile that lit up as soon as he entered a room. No
your professional career with the keenest interest. He was matter who you were, young or old, he always made time
someone who was always there for you when you needed for you. Fr. Zinger you will be missed, but never forgotten.
wise council or consolation. Yes, he was a teacher, but
before he was a teacher, he was first and always a priest. Reflections from Sandy Gray, Librarian
Fr. Zinger made me welcome in the library when I arrived
May I end this brief comment on a more personal note. I have 10 years ago. His kind and thoughtful support never
known Father Cecil for some sixty years. We were students wavered, and in him I found a true friend and confidant. His
together at St. Thomas More College in the University of quiet, caring presence in the library, in the gardens, and in
Saskatchewan in the early 50s. Both of us went to the my family's life is a lasting treasure.
Basilian Fathers noviciate after our graduation in 1956. As
seminarians, both of us taught at the College School and Reflections from Isaac Kuk ’18
both of us studied theology together in preparation for our To all he was a friendly priest, always ready with words of Reflections from Romeo Milano ’80 I can’t say that I know a lot of people that are there for
ordination to the priesthood in 1963. wisdom or a cookie from the library. But to those who were It is difficult to put in words what Fr. Zinger meant to me. everything.
fortunate to know him better, Fr. Zinger was a friend, a He was the most pious man who inspired me through his
Our careers as Basilians took us on somewhat different mentor, a rock amidst the turmoil of everyday life. actions and teachings. Fr. Zinger was thought provoking when Fr. Zinger was there for my father, then my family. It
paths. Fr. Cecil returned to St. Michael’s and taught there for talking about the poor and the homeless. He was opinionated, impresses me that when speaking to friends, they have
the rest of his life. I returned to Saskatoon and taught there for Reflections from Cristian Mastrangelo ’18 but always consistent with the teachings of the church. moments in their lives that Fr. Zinger was part of - presiding
some thirty years, until my transfer to Seton Hall University in I think the best quote Fr. Zinger ever told me was this: "The weddings, giving last rights to dying parents, baptizing
New Jersey. But although our work separated us, it never things of God come before the things of St. Michael." As students everyone saw him as a disciplinarian, but he children. He had time for everyone, sharing laughter or
disturbed our friendship. When I visited my community in Fr. Zinger was a man who dedicated his entire life to was very sensitive and gentle. When his mother passed tears, offering life advice or forgiveness. Now that Fr.
Toronto, as I often did, Fr. Cecil was always the first person I God and his faith. Even amid the hectic goings of SMCS, away in the late 70s I was in Grade 10. I was nominated Zinger is gone, a void has been created.
would try to see. We would walk down St. Clair Avenue to Fr. Zinger ensured everyone stayed true to their faith and by the class to write a letter expressing our condolences for
the Pizza Hut and talk to each other about what was happen- maintained God as a priority. This almost holy nature of his his loss. He kept that letter and would always remind me of Reflections from Very Rev. George T. Smith, CSB
ing in our lives. I was grieved to receive word of his sudden resonated within everyone he met and left them feeling how much it comforted him. Fr. Cecil Zinger, CSB was a fixture on the campus of St.
illness and death, and I was pleased to be asked to preach inspired. For example, I never felt more in touch with God Michael's College School for 60 years. He was dedicated
the homily at his funeral. The funeral Mass was celebrated at than after choir rehearsals with Father. He would always tell me that he prayed for me as well as to his teaching, and had a genuine rapport with his students.
all St Michael's students. When I visited him in hospital he Fr. Zinger had a positive impact on the lives of thousands of
only asked that I pray for him. In my life I have never prayed young men, and was the living embodiment of the school’s
for anyone as much as I have prayed for Cecil Zinger. A motto ‘Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge’.
very sensitive and loving human being who in his lifetime
must have said over a million prayers for humanity. I Reflections from Peter Thurton ’81
cherished our many talks and the warm embrace as we said When I think of a Saint, I conjure up images of someone
our goodbyes. I miss him. who in all that he or she does, they do them because in and
of themselves they are good, right, just and done in God's
Reflections from Dom Montemurro ’78 name and to please God. I have known the late Great Fr.
I think the most memorable thing about Fr. Zinger was that Cecil Zinger for over forty-two years, and during that time
he was always there. Whether you were celebrating a we had many personal and intellectual exchanges. His
marriage, birth, christening, he was just there. Fr. Zinger actions, words and thoughts, all of them, to put it simply
was there for so many people, which makes him amazing. were: Saintly.
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REMEMBERING
Reflections from Joe Younder ’56 (excerpted from Fr. Many will remember Room 12, his basement oasis, a drop-
Zinger’s introduction speech at the Order of St. Michael in center for graduates, where many young minds have been
Induction Ceremony on April 23, 2015) nurtured. It is a room filled with the pictorial history of his
At the beginning of Robert Bolt’s A Man for all Seasons the
classes, statutes of Mary and St. Joseph, and his ever-present
piano. This and more is Fr. Zinger.
ED SANTI, OSM
ambitious Richard Rich, who wanted only advancement,
asked Thomas More what he should do in life. More replied he However, many of you might not know that Fr. Zinger is not
should become a teacher, saying “you’d make a fine teacher, only a very accomplished musician, but also a songwriter?
perhaps even a great one”. Disappointed, Rich asked, “but if He once confided in me that it took him 15 years to write a
I was, who would know?” “Ah,” replied More, “you would lullaby. I said, "Cece, 15 years to write a lullaby, why so
know it, your pupils, your friends, God. Not a bad audience.” long?" He replied, “I kept falling asleep.” Funny guy, Cecil.
A priestly man, he leads by example in humility, in persever- The St. Michael’s College School community was saddened
Such is the makeup of our final inductee, Fr. Cecil Zinger, ance, in kindness, and in love of his students and his Basilian by the passing of Edward ‘Enzo’ Santi in his 71st year on
CSB, OSM. If the purpose of life is to lead a life of purpose, community. He is indeed a humble and gentle man, a man November 2, 2017, after a courageous 10-month battle
then you will find this man of God, either in a classroom for others who has brought light, warmth, and faith to those with cancer. In recognition of his many contributions to the
teaching your son ethical values, or those prayers once he has touched. His very presence commands a loyalty and
school, and to his community, Ed and his wife Leda were
taught at our bedsides, or tending the school gardens some- a respect given to few. His many life stories surround
inducted into the Order of St. Michael in 2008.
times in the company of wayward students (ed’s note: like students and if you now listen carefully to his words, you will
me) in detention doing spring clean-up, or planting new hear his message.
growth, or you may find him in the library assisting inquisi- Ed and Leda became members of the St. Michael’s commu-
tive minds, or perhaps playing the piano, or leading the nity when their son, Paul ’99, entered Grade 9 in 1994,
choir in school celebrations. “Ed became a benefactor of SMCS in 1995 as his sons
followed by Marc ’01 in 1996, and David ’03 in 1998.
entered the school,” recalls Kimberley Bailey, Director of
Advancement. “His relationship continued to grow stronger
“I think the relationship with St. Mike’s started because my
into various volunteer roles long after they graduated. His
parents were looking for a good school that was driven by
wisdom, assistance, and presence will truly be missed.”
strong principles and guided by the Church,” recalled eldest
son, Paul. “My dad was very concerned about our character In addition to his generous volunteer efforts, Ed and Leda
development and found that in the holistic approach at established the Marc Santi Exit Scholarship in memory of
St. Michael’s.” their son, as well as sponsoring a stain glass window that
now appears in the grand foyer of the school.
The Santi boys enjoyed a very active and fruitful experience
at St. Mike’s, however, their time at the school will be forever Ed was also very generous with his time in his local community
marked by the tragic death of Marc, in a car accident and was very active with a variety of organizations. He was
during his graduating year. Following Marc’s passing, Ed a board member for the Richmond Hill Hockey Association,
and Leda established the Marc Santi Foundation to honour Mackenzie Health, Crime Stoppers, and the Richmond Hill
his legacy by supporting many charitable organizations, Public Library. He also spent time volunteering at his church,
Our Lady Queen of the World.
institutions, and individuals in need.
“Ed was one of the most affable people I knew, someone
“The impact the school had on us as a family after Marc’s
who instantly made you feel comfortable and welcome,”
death was overwhelming. I know my dad felt forever
remembers Michael De Pellegrin ’94, the school’s
indebted to the school for the support they provided during
Director of Communications. “He held St. Michael’s close to
that time,” notes youngest son, David. “It spurred him to get
his heart, as an extension of his own family, and was always
involved in a variety of ways to help the school.”
thinking of different ways to support us.”
Edward was dedicated to St. Michael’s College School and Edward will be remembered as a family man who had a
volunteered his time to a number of committees, including great sense of humour and was defined by a strong value
gala dinners for the school’s 150th anniversary and 100 system. He was extremely personable, and will be greatly
Years of Hockey, as well as the Annual Golf Tournament. missed by his family and many friends.
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The Order of St. Michael 2018
The Order of St. Michael is the highest honour that St. Michael’s College School can bestow on a
member of its community. It is awarded to individuals who embody the Basilian Fathers’ motto
DAVE KEON ’60
‘Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge,’ through their contribution to the spiritual,
Dave Keon is known as the greatest Toronto Maple Leaf of all time. His famed number 14,
academic, or material welfare of the school and the greater community. The members of the Order now retired by the Leafs, hangs proudly from the rafters of the Air Canada Centre in
serve as models for our students and for all of society. This year’s six worthy inductees will be Toronto. During his time with Toronto, Dave Keon captured four Stanley Cups and served as
one of the franchise’s celebrated captains. During his 15-year career in the NHL, he won
honoured at a ceremony held at the Liberty Grand on May 30, 2018. For more information and to multiple National Hockey League awards. In 1986, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall
get your ticket visit stmichaelscollegeschool.com/osm. of Fame, in 2010 he was inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, and most recently,
his statue was proudly unveiled on Toronto’s famous Legends Row at the entrance of the Air
Canada Centre.
Mr. Keon is a significant part of Canadian sports history. He is also a hallmark of the sports
THE HONOURABLE CONSIGLIO DI NINO (Honorary ’13) legacy at St. Michael’s College School, where his hockey career began playing Junior A
For more than five decades Hon. Consiglio Di Nino has been responsible for senior executive for the St. Michael’s Buzzers from 1956-1957 and for the Majors from 1958-1960 and
positions in a variety of businesses, community organizations, and in the public sector. where he was a student for four years, graduating in 1960.
His involvement in these areas has contributed substantially to the success of two Ontario
trust companies (Federal Trust Company and Cabot Trust Company) and several charitable Mr. Keon is a true ambassador for St. Michael’s College School. He has always capitalized on opportunities to promote the
and not-for-profit organizations (particularly Villa Charities Inc.). school in the media and speaks fondly of SMCS referring to himself as a St. Michael’s Man. Through his success, and poise
during and after his hockey career, Mr. Keon continues to inspire generations and reminds our nation of the core values that
In 1979, after 23 years’ experience in the financial sector, Mr. Di Nino, together with a define us as athletes, but more importantly as human beings.
group of other Ontario business persons, founded and presided over Cabot Trust Company
Mr. Keon epitomizes the St. Michael’s and Basilian Fathers motto, “Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge,” both
and subsequently Cabot Capital Corporation, the trust company’s parent. Under Mr. Di Nino’s
professionally and personally, with his admirable and humble character and unwavering faith.
stewardship, Cabot Trust grew to a profitable, successful mid-size company, widely
respected within the community.
JERRY HOWARTH
In addition to his business experience, Mr. Di Nino has an extensive background of volunteer commitments to various community
Jerry Howarth, a Canadian citizen who grew up in San Francisco, recently retired as the
service groups. He has served in senior capacities in numerous organizations including: Chairman, Harbourfront Corporation;
Toronto Blue Jays radio broadcaster after spending 36 years at the microphone. Jerry
President, Canadian Italian Business and Professional Association; and President, Scouts Canada, Greater Toronto Region.
started his career with the Tacoma Twins of the Pacific Coast League in 1974 and 1975
before moving to Salt Lake City where he broadcasted another three seasons. He then
For the past 40 years, Mr. Di Nino has been a founder and a major participant in the development of the Villa Charities Inc.
joined the Blue Jays in 1982 working with Hall of Fame broadcaster, Tom Cheek. Jerry
campus at Lawrence & Dufferin Avenues in the central Toronto area. This campus consists of an 18-acre parcel of land, broadcast an estimated 7,500 games in his professional career which included Toronto’s
containing some of the world’s most successful examples of charitable and not-for-profit programs. The 391 bed Villa back-to-back World Series Championships in 1992 and 1993.
Colombo Home for the Aged provides exceptional care for seniors requiring 24 hour permanent nursing care. The 170,000
square foot Columbus Centre delivers social, cultural, recreational and educational services to several thousand participants In 2012, Howarth was honoured by the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame with the Jack
each year. As past Chairman of Villa Charities Inc., Mr. Di Nino has played, and continues to play, a major role in the devel- Graney Award for lifetime contributions to baseball in Canada. In 2003 he received the
opment of this outstanding community organization which has received both local and international acclaim. Sports Media Canada award for achievement, with Cheek, and in 2016 won the award
again for his individual efforts.
Mr. Di Nino was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1990 on the recommendation of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney,
where he served until his retirement in 2012. Mr. Di Nino attended SMCS from 1953-55 before withdrawing to support his Howarth has two sons who graduated from St. Michael’s College School, Ben in 1996 and Joe in 1997. Jerry has been a
family. The Di Nino legacy continued when his son, Frank graduated from St. Michael’s in 1980. In 2013, Di Nino was strong ambassador and advocate of the school, while contributing to the school community in public speaking and mentorship
presented with an honorary St. Michael’s diploma. capacities. He has contributed significantly to many Christian Charities in the city.
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REGIS QUINN ARMAND SCAINI ’58
Regis Quinn, fondly known at St. Michael’s as Reg, is a business man who has spent many Armand Scaini graduated from St. Michael’s College School in 1958. He is known for his
years serving St. Michael’s College School as a member of the board of directors. Quinn passion, intelligence, and his steadfast dedication to improving the lives of those around him.
was largely instrumental in the early success of the school’s re-entry into Major Junior
hockey. At a young age, Armand and his family moved from Italy to Canada. Not knowing the
language, he was forced to start two years behind the Grade 6 education he had
Quinn started working at a very young age to help out his family financially. It all started completed in Italy. He quickly picked up English and believed he was destined to attend
with his first two summers at Atlas Steele in Welland. He then went on to study and become SMCS and worked extra hard in Grade 8 to achieve marks high enough to attend. During
a barber and a hairdresser, but quickly abandoned that to join Litton Industries selling his time at St. Mike’s, Armand developed a strong respect for his teachers including Fr.
computers in the early 60s. At the age of 24, Regis became the youngest Canadian Tire Ronan, CSB ’41, Scaini’s shop teacher whom he was most fond of. During his time at St.
Dealer in history and he soon came to Toronto to run one of the largest Canadian Tire Stores Mike’s, Scaini assisted Fr. Ronan with various building related projects, many of which took
in the country. place at Henry Carr Farm.
Ownership in hockey soon followed with the purchase of the Young Nats Organization. He Since his time at St. Michael’s, Scaini has had a very successful construction career. During
also became a sponsor of St. Michael's Buzzers, which included buying a Zamboni for the St. Mike's arena. Quinn then this time he took on a volunteer position as a member of Famee Furlane where he focused much of his efforts on social
bought the Niagara Falls Flyers. He worked with Fr. McLean and Fr. Fitzpatrick, CSB, who was the principal of St. Mike's at housing and long-term care facilities for the Italian-Canadian community. His lifelong ambition has been to assist with social
housing within the community, and he is known for his expertise, technical know-how, cost-effective solutions, and innovative
that time, to try to bring Major Junior A Hockey back to St. Michael's School.
ideas. Scaini is a true humanitarian who is inspired by helping others live their best life by bettering communities. Armand
is also a major donor and an ardent benefactor of St. Michael’s College School.
Quinn was asked to meet with Fr. Mohan, CSB for the first time, when St. Michael's was again trying to acquire a Major
Junior A hockey team. Fr. Mohan asked Regis to assume a leadership role in the school's Expansion Project in the late 90s
and to serve on The Board of the School and to head up the Financial Committee. Quinn also served on the Investment
BRYAN SHAUGHNESSY ’68
Committee under the leadership of Fr. Redican, CSB, He also worked with Fr. Redican on the committee to open Holy Name
Justice Bryan Shaughnessy attended St. Michael’s College School and graduated in 1968.
of Mary College Catholic School which was supported by the Basilian Fathers.
He then attended the University of St. Michael’s College, where he graduated with
Bachelor’s Degree. After obtaining a BA, Justice Shaughnessy attended Queen’s University
In the late 90s, Regis sold his Canadian Tire store and started Protect Air with his brother. Protect Air is a vehicle emissions
Law School, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws. He then articled at Phelan O’Brien Ruther-
company that runs emissions programmes in many states and provinces throughout North America. This business grew very
ford Lawer and Shannon and upon completion of the Bar Admission Course was called to
substantially in a very short period of time and was sold off. In 2001, Regis opened his first BMW store and over time opened
the Bar of Ontario in 1976 as a Barrister and Solicitor.
seven more dealerships. Reg is a big supporter of St. Michael’s College School, he has made donations to the Centre of the
Arts, and even donated a Mini Cooper car for a school fundraiser.
During his professional career, Justice Shaughnessy practiced law primarily in civil litigation,
first at Phelan O’Brien Shannon and Lawer in Toronto, and thereafter in partnership in the
In closing, one of Regis favourite past times, that he still enjoys to this day, is playing hockey with St. Michael's Oldtimers.
law firm of Sosna and Shaughnessy in Whitby, Ontario. In 1998, Justice Shaughnessy was
appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, and from 2000-07 was the Regional
Senior Judge for the Central East Region. Currently Justice Shaughnessy sits as a trial judge
in the Superior Court of Justice in Oshawa, Ontario.
Induction Ceremony Justice Shaughnessy is heavily involved in law moot court programmes at many secondary schools, including St. Michael’s
May 30, 2018 College School where he works with students to establish an understanding of the students of the Canadian law and justice
system. He was instrumental in building the foundation for the Law and Moot Court programmes at SMCS (still in operation
today). Justice Shaughnessy donated the trophy which is awarded annually to the winner of the Moot Court Competition and
also donated the St. Thomas More Legal Advocacy Award, awarded annually to the graduating student who has shown an
Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex aptitude for the study of law and for the various forms of advocacy practiced during the year. He has also volunteered as a
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Justice Shaughnessy has remained close to St. Michael’s, as his three sons all graduated from the school, Sean in 1998,
stmichaelscollegeschool.com/osm Kevin in 2000, and Paul in 2003.
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DOUBLE BLUE
PICTORIAL:
TURKEY ROLL On Friday, November 24, 2017, more than 350 alumni
came to St. Michael’s to celebrate the annual Turkey Roll &
Reunion. Fr. Jeff Thompson, CSB ’79 began the evening
by celebrating Mass. The classes of 2008, 1993, and 2008
where honoured throughout the event for celebrating
milestone anniversary. 54 years of alumni were represented
throughout the evening, spanning from 1954 to 2017.
18 GOOD-NIGHT, SWEET PRINCE; AND FLIGHTS OF ANGELS SING THEE TO THY REST 19WELCOME career. The event kicked off with host Gavin Davidson ’93,
joined by co-host, the Honourable Consiglio Di Nino ’13,
Heerium headquarters, collecting the emotions and feelings
of the big chapters of people’s lives. Think of it like a 60
TO THE DEN,
a former Canadian Senator. Davidson acknowledged the event Minutes interview after events like graduation, marriage, or
sponsors, Eastmore Group, Linda Hook, and an anonymous your first child. These moments are collected and stored on
alumnus donor, and alumni who had given their time as mentors servers so your life can be packaged back to you and your
GENTLEMEN before introducing the panel of judges, which included Frank
Di Nino ’80, Ralph Montemurro ’91, Michael De
loved ones. It’s different than social media, which collects the
minutia of every day life or catalogues vacations; it focuses
Brandon Sousa ‘07 Pellegrin ’94, Steven Hellmanns ’96, Stephanie Nicholls on collecting small moments of time so that you can get a
Conor Ross wowed the judges with concussion calibrated monitors
of Alumni Affairs, and Nikki Pett, Sigma Promotions. digestible idea of life in a single review. The judges were
impressed. With no major competitors in the market, Harris
With $15,000 in total prizes, first place would walk away had captured a creative idea and communicated it within the
Tension ran high on the first of March in the St. Michael’s week leading up to the event, these mentors rolled up their with $10,000 for their venture, while second and third five-minute window.
College School Centre for the Arts with ten teams competing sleeves with their fellow old boys, making sure they were ready. would be awarded $3,500 and $1,500 respectively to help
in the first Archangel’s Den, an entrepreneur showcase their business reach the next level. This next idea left the judges and many people in the
showdown hosted by the Alumni Association and the school. Alumni mentor Jonathan Buccella ’07 said, “jumping in audience in awe. An idea so niche, you wondered why it
The first prize: $10,000. with such a short timespan makes it almost as exhilarating First to the den was Classfeed by Roman Grod ’16 and had never been done before. Iris Technologies, from alumnus
for you as a mentor as it was for the teams. With each team Martin Lebed ’16, an exchange platform that enables Conor Ross ’12 creates secondary computer monitors
A call for submissions was sent out near the year’s end in at such a different phase in both their idea and career, I students to share resources and information in a post-secondary clinically tested for victims of concussions. These monitors
2017 to alumni that had graduated in the past ten years. though the most impactful time was when we had our initial environment. Already garnering media attention from CTV, replicate e-paper technology, which aids in the
The field was narrowed down to the top ten finalists, who meeting and the idea was being pitched to me for the first CBC, and Narcity online, they highlighted their 3,500-plus recovery process for those who have recently suffered
were announced on February 9. time. Asking what may seem like the obvious but tough users, $3,500 in revenue, and impressive profit margins concussions. Current LED screens have a refresh rate that
questions helped prep the team but also, tailor their pitches achieved in only six months. Based on the judges’ reactions, directly impacts a damaged brain’s ability to hold informa-
Each of the ten teams was paired with an alumni mentor who to a broader audience.” they were impressed but had their doubts about the integrity of tion and with four million concussions a year, there’s an
assisted the contestants in converting their three-page business the finished product in a peer-to-peer operation. entire market of technology-dependant affected individuals
plan into a five-minute presentation, guiding them through their All prepped, each team of contestants entered the den with searching for a solution.
ideas and preparing them for the potential cross-fire of questions their ideas ready to go and their presentations more polished They were followed by Michael Bissonnette ’16 with his
from the panel of esteemed judges. For two to three hours a than anything they had ever produced in their high school idea for Crypto Master, an online media outlet solely devoted Conor and his university business partner had both been
to the latest news and trends of crypto currency. affected by friends and family who suffered concussions.
Mild-mannered archangel and president of the alumni They believed in their idea so much, they launched a BBQ
association, Frank Di Nino had his curiosity piqued, but was cleaning business just to raise enough capital to complete
ready with questions around longevity and generating their prototype. With extensive medical testing, their
income. With the lens of goodness in the school’s motto, the
question of ethics around black market uses of crypto
currency also came flooding to the floor.
Next in the den was Fan Battle from Pedro Pessoa ’09
and Salah Rawdat ’08 - an online system offering
members an arena to compete for Toronto Maple Leafs tickets
based on their sports knowledge. This subscription-based
product would reward fantasy fans with coveted tickets to a
Leafs game, valuing knowledge over cash, unlike their
competitors in the space. Archangel Steven Hellman ’96
recognized the gamification trend in the industry and
congratulated the team on their fans-first focus.
Heerium was an idea that sparked a lot of attention in the
den. The brainchild of alumnus David Harris ’11, Heerium
is the reinvention of the time capsule. This online platform
focuses on self-generated videos prompted by questions from
20 GOOD-NIGHT, SWEET PRINCE; AND FLIGHTS OF ANGELS SING THEE TO THY REST 21redesigned monitor hit the market with the support of the At the end of ten presentations, the judges took some time to
medical industry. They are currently in the process of deliberate on who would be walking away with $10,000 in
medically testing their monitor’s positive effects for those new venture capital, along with the second and third prizes.
susceptible to migraines and working with insurance compa- The Honourable Con Di Nino took the stage, reflecting on
nies to validate their device for future coverage. the ingenuity and vision many of these St. Michael’s alumni
brought to the event, while Davidson shared his apprecia-
The Player Vault, by Collin Rocha ’10 and Scott Turano tion for the mentors and judges who helped offer their insight
’10, is a web-based platform for FIFA sports agents to and advice to the next big thing.
network and expedite player tryouts, trades, and contracts.
Their business is a social network for amateur soccer “The quality of ideas presented by these young alumni today
players, scouts, and agents, leveraging a database of talent was incredible, but none of this would have been possible
to coordinate recruitment and schedule try-outs. With without the efforts of the mentors working behind the
120,000 agents and scouts sifting through 300 million scenes,” said Davidson. “The entire Alumni Association has
players globally, this subscription-based service would cut been behind this idea and it is a testament to everyone’s
down on the cold-calling clutter facing the industry today. efforts that it has been such a success.”
Next on stage were Connor Emeny ’14 and Liam
Michael Bissonnette wants to help people master crypto currencies After intense deliberation, the judges called David Harris of “I thought that the Archangel’s Den was an amazing event.
Totten ’14 with Social Butterfly. Their online service focuses
Heerium to the stage to accept third place, congratulating As an alumnus, I am really excited that St. Mike’s is making
on connecting local business with micro-influencers on social
him on his innovative idea and unique approach to captur- important steps in fostering innovation at a young age,” said
media. Micro-influencers are budding social media celebri- clients. The judges recognized the potential of the business, ing the essence of one’s emotions in life. Then, Greg Fedele Ross in accepting the first prize. “This was a huge win for us
ties who have a geo-targeted following, leading to grass- growing from professional athletes to rising stars and young and Ben Caranci graced the stage, winning second place and came at a critical time for the company. We just brought
roots marketing opportunities for Social Butterfly’s clients. professionals, along with the scalable opportunities for SWFTCharge, an idea so progressive and so fitting in in our first batch of 50 units and they are all headed to
With small companies as their clients, and small-time presented, but couldn’t see the long-term potential in its society today, that the judges could not stop singing praises schools, clinics, occupational therapists, and the govern-
influencers, their service leads to big results while their current state. for it’s simplicity and necessity from pleasure, to safety, ment. Looking forward to the rest of 2018, we will be
competition overlooks the power of the local economy.
to peace of mind for parents keeping tabs on their kids. working on increasing our sales and growing out our team.”
Electrifying the stage was Greg Fedele ’13, and Ben Finally, and without a doubt in many of the minds of those in
From a business focused on influencers, to an actual Cana- Caranci ‘13, their team with SWFTCharge. Specifically attendance and the panel of judges, Conor Ross and Iris With the first-ever Archangel’s Den now closed for the
dian celebrity, Nolan MacMillan ’08, Grey Cup winning targeting multi-day, rural music festivals, this start-up solves Technologies took the stage to accept the oversized cheque season, there’s no doubt budding entrepreneurs who walked
CFL player, and his business partner, world-travelling Darcy low-battery anxiety for many millennials at events. Piloted in in the amount of $10,000 for his concussion recovery the halls of the yellow bricks will be working towards next
Drury ’08 graced the stage with Sous Vide for the Super 2017, they launched at three events where small booths
computer monitors. year’s challenge, ready to showcase the next best thing to a
Performer. Their meal plan delivery service for were set up around the venue to swap out a charging dongle panel of Archangels.
high-performing athletes cooks up sous vide style meals for the attendees’ mobile phones. The service, offered at
while leveraging MacMillan’s professional network for $30 for the entire event with a $10 deposit, caught on like
wildfire, landing them four different North American
contracts with event hosting organizations. The judges were
impressed all around with the business plan and their
success in only one year.
Finishing off the day was unplug, by Brendan Hynes ’11
and his team, a smart plug that automates energy consump-
tion of idle power in your home. With a prototype near
completion, the team at unplug was confident that their
device could conserve 23 percent of wasted electricity in
one’s home. The system, which has one source plug and
multiple complementary plugs, would collect user data to
automate the energy intake to appliances and devices
plugged into an unplug device. With the uncertainty of an
unproven prototype, the judges pulled the plug on their
support for the venture.
Grey Cup-winning Ottawa Redblack Nolan MacMillan knows about healthy cooking.
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