DoubleBlue - St. Michael's College - University of Toronto

Souvenir Album
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L-R: Basilian Fathers Doug Hilmer MDiv ’89, Mario D’Souza
MDiv ’91, M. Owen Lee ’53 enjoy the evening
L-R: Donald Nelson with his wife, Brenda Sweeney ’84, and
Rita Marie Jenkins Hadley ‘85
Brenda Sweeney ’84
It was an evening full of sparkling mirrors,
gowns and wit! I had expected the gowns and
the tuxes, and I had hoped to recognize a few
faces. But, I hadn't dreamed that I would sit
down with so many old friends. The evening
itself sparkled as familiar voices told old jokes,
recalled embarrassing stories ( to my husband's
amusement), and sang the Boozer Brown
anthem. It made me appreciate all of the good
things that people such as the SSJ’s had done
to build up St. Mike's, and reminded me that it
is essential for succeeding generations to have
the same wonderful experiences.
Ray Shady ’71, Sue Flavin Shady ’70, Fr. Tim Horan ’71,
Wendy Roney, Pat Heaghney ’70, and Dick Roney ’70
Fr. Doug Hilmer, CSB, St. Basil’s Parish
Attending the 150th Anniversary Gala for St. Michael's was a wonderful
event for me as a Basilian, a graduate of the Faculty of Theology,
and as a Torontonian. Gathering together many of the people who
have made, and are continuing to make St. Mike's a world-class university
and leader in Catholic higher education was important. It was
especially nice to connect with friends from the past, even from my
high school and grade school years. My hope is that we will continue
to excel in those things that we are best known for and continue to
support the university's healthy growth over the next 150 years.
L to R: Janet Paterson ’64, Mariel O'Neill-Karch ’62, Pierre Karch, Balwant Singh, Jeanne
Martin (VP, SMCSU), Helen Joyce ’78 and Kristen Schaefer, (Pres., SMCSU).
L-R: Fr. Patrick Gorman, CSB ’39, Fr. Robert O’Halloran, CSB ’55, John Duffy, Fr. Michael
Cerretto, CSB, and Aileen Duffy
Alumni/Development Staff, L-R:
Angela Kim Mazza ’90, Donations
Management Coordinator; Joanna
Beyersbergen
Angela Mazza ’90
The Gala was a night to meet old and
make new friends to celebrate St. Mike’s
150th Anniversary, and do it in style! It
was great to feel the camaraderie of fellow
alumni and know that no matter
when we attended St. Mike’s, we all
came away with special memories, friendships
and experiences that will last a lifetime.
The night was filled with great
music, food and company; who could ask
for anything more?