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HEADMASTER’S LETTERThe good news is that many of you already know me. For the past two years and during my earlier stint here in the Nineties,I've made an effort to get to know as many alumni and parents as possible. This year alone, for instance, I had the opportunity toattend alumni events in Mexico, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, Halifax and here at home. This was part of my job asStanstead's Director of Advancement and one of its greatest pleasures.As I shift into the headmaster's chair, I feel that I have a certain level of understanding about Stanstead College and its rhythms,its strengths and its needs. This familiarity reinforces my belief in the four pillars of the school: academics, athletics, the arts anda disciplined structure for students. These are Stanstead traditions, and they are traditions for a reason: because they work. It's mygoal as Headmaster to keep these traditions alive, even in a complex, often daunting world.The other good news is that Stanstead College is in solid shape thanks to the strong leadership of Headmaster ChristopherShannon, who after six years has become Headmaster at Lower Canada College in Montreal. Chris has made an impressive impacton the school and the local community, and we wish him and his family all the best.There's more good news. As Headmaster, I'll have the privilege of working with a dynamic management team that has over 40years of combined experience at Stanstead College alone: Christian Wells, Director of Programs; Louise Retchless, Director ofAcademics and University Guidance; Erik Van Dyke, Director of Student Services; André Simard, Director of Athletics; JoanneCarruthers, Director of Admissions and Jacques Hébert, Business Manager.So what's the bad news? I don't think there is any, only a challenge. I become Headmaster at a time when traditional fundingsources for independent schools like Stanstead College are spread thinner than ever. The challenge will be to keep this school onsound financial footing so that we can continue building on those four pillars.I'm excited by this challenge, just as I'm excited that as Headmaster I will continue to beable to stay in touch with many of you. In fact, I'm relying on your support as alumni, parentsand friends of the school to help us face the future and make Stanstead College a schoolwe can continue to be proud of.I hope that you will enjoy this latest edition of the Red & White. I also look forward towelcoming all of you to a special Homecoming celebration for our alumni from the 1960sand 1970s during the weekend of Friday September 23 to Sunday September 25.Thank you.Michael WolfeMISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Stanstead College is to provide boys and girls with an education of superior quality in preparation for college anduniversity in North America.Central to this mission is our commitment to provide a highly structured and supportive environment where students can developindependence and self-reliance through hard work, self-discipline, personal responsibility and sound moral values.2