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of BHS graduates 100% will go on to tertiary education at colleges and universities around the world. In the past 5 years, graduates have accepted places at: USA Boston University Brown University Cornell University Georgetown University Johns Hopkins Northeastern University Northwestern University Princeton University Stanford University Wake Forest University CANADA Acadia University Dalhouise University Guelph University McGill University McMaster University Mount Allison University Mount Saint Vincent Ontario Tech Universiry Queen’s University University of British Colombia University of Toronto Courses of study include: Art and Design, Biochemistry and Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Business, Chemistry, Child and Youth Studies, Computer Science, Dance, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental Science, Film Studies, Global Politics, International Politics, Kinesiology, Law, Liberal Arts, Marine Biology, Mechatronics, Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Musical Performance, Neuroscience, Psychology and Social Sciences, Theatre Performance, Veterinary studies, Women’s Studies and Political Science. Western University Wilfrid Laurier University York University UK & Europe Bangor University David Tvildiani Medical University King’s College, University of London Leeds College of Art and Design London School of Economics Norwich University of the Arts Oxford Brookes University Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Sciences Po, Paris University College London Universities of Bristol, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Kent, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Southampton, Sussex, Warwick Every year, BHS graduates receive on average, $800,000 in scholarships and bursaries to help with their further education. www.bhs.bm
What’s Inside THE BERMUDA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mariette Savoie, President Janet Kemp, Vice-President Janice Witkowski, Treasurer Linda Parker, Head of School and Board Secretary Germano Botelho Kimberley Caines-Best Crystal Clay Vicky Coelho Lesley Cox Erich Hetzel Kevin Monkman Kevin O’Donnell Brian Quinn Sara Schroter-Ross Trudy Snaith Chris Swan Kevin Taylor Stephanie Dickinson, Alumni Co-Chair Joy Tucker, Alumni Co-Chair Claire Burnard, PTA Chair Torchbearer is published by the Advancement Office of The Bermuda High School for the alumni, parents, friends and students of the School. Its purpose is to inform and inspire the School’s community and to acknowledge the many accomplishments of the BHS family. Advancement and Alumni Affairs Office Minta Watson, Advancement Officer Julie Butler, Communications Manager Contributors Julie Butler ‘93, P’26, ‘30; Peter Backeberg Editor and Layout Peter Backeberg, Shooter and Scribe Productions Ltd. 5 11 10 12 School Updates News, sports and scholarships Taking the Mantle Primary Department has New Head 18 Focus on Sport New Vision for PE Department 21 125 Years of BHS Timeline of the School’s Development 26 28 16 24 Elizabeth Kitson Tribute to Community Leader Alumni Updates Catch up with classmates! 19 Future Education STEAM Curriculum Takes Hold 30 Thank you! Annual Appeal and other Donors Torchbearer Fall 2019 3
Page 1: The Bermuda High School Torchbearer
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Page 9 and 10: BHS student-athletes welcomed forme
Page 11 and 12: Staff Profile Meet the new Head of
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Page 17 and 18: Community Impact in Napo Valley, Eq
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Page 25 and 26: The 2019 Annual Alumni Association
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Page 29 and 30: Sadia Wilson ’18 received the Sir
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