Class Notes
Proud Teacher: Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement
Alumnus John MacPhail's (HBA in History 1996, BEd 1997, MA in History 2000) Grade 7 class at St. Dominic Elementary School in Oakville has been awarded The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement.
Norm Gale appointed city manager of Thunder Bay
Norm Gale, (HBA '08, MA '11) former chief of Superior North EMS took over the city's top administrative spot in an acting role in October following the retirement of Tim Commisso.
Lakehead Orillia author inspired by life
Jessica Dawson (BASED '17) would likely say that regardless of what happens — good or bad — because she’s a very optimistic person.
Legendary Basketball Team Reunites after 45 Years
On November 1, 2014, the 1969 men’s basketball team arrived at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to celebrate the team’s 45th anniversary and the 85th birthday of their coach - George Birger.
Past Alumni Association president becomes OPP union boss
Rob Jamieson, (HBOR '94, BA '94) was elected as the new president of the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) in December 2015.
Allison McDonald publishes new children's literacy book
Bachelor of Education grad, Allison McDonald (BEd. '03) recently had her book published by Scholastic Books Inc., entitled "Raising A Rock-Star Reader : 75 Quick Tips For Helping Your Child Develop A Lifelong Love of Reading."
Wrestling Program Welcomes BeauParlant as Assistant
Lakehead's wrestling program welcomes back one of their own, and one of their best ever, as an assistant coach this season. Head coach Francis Clayton announced today that Justin BeauParlant will serve as an assistant with the program this season.
Outstanding Work in Advancing the Cause of Arboriculture
Richard W. Harper (HBEM '00) of Amherst, Massachusetts, is the 2015 recipient of the International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) Award of Achievement.
Orillia's Shannon Westlake to compete at 2015 Pan Am Games
It’s no surprise Lt. Shannon Westlake (BEd. '13) is excited about competing in the 2015 Toronto Pan Am Games. She will compete in a field of 27 athletes in the women’s rifle three-position event (3-20).
Best in the World!
Eilea Given and Kaitlyn Simpson are the best in the world. They're grand champions in competitive jump rope.