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Graeme Decarie mentions that Mr. Hanna was principal of a high school way up the Ottawa River
/2 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’m very pleased to share with you the following message from Graeme Decarie, who has given me permission to share this text and other ones that I will share in subsequent posts. Gosh. You even found an old photo of me. For an updated photo, there are some videos on youtube of me being interviewed. […]
MCHS Bio for Gerry Garnett (MCHS ’64)
/0 Comments/in MCHS 2015 Biographies, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillName: Gerry Garnett Are you planning to attend the MCHS 60s Reunion on October 17, 2015? Maybe Year you graduated from MCHS: 1964; Class: 11-C Homeroom teacher: Mr. Lewis What activities were you involved in at MCHS? NOT MUCH! In those days, and still somewhat today, I was very shy and self conscious. Adding that, I […]
The 9 Meaford Ave. OMB decision, which ruled in favour of the local residents, warrants a close read
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillNote concerning photo on the right The calligraphic pen on the right is from Staples. The blue notebook is from Curry’s Artists’ Materials. These are my favourite writing instruments. Some of my best writing, including the introduction to A History of Long Branch, has been done using them. The coffee cup is courtesy of Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office. […]
Chapter 2: Family
/1 Comment/in Autobiography Stories - G. Decarie, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillBelow is Chapter 2 of the draft of Graeme Decarie’s autobiography story. Graeme, as noted at a previous post, encourages MCHS grads to write their own stories. We are posting chapters from his own work in progress, as a way to encourage other people to write their stories. If you have a draft chapter in […]
Chapter 1: Dick and Jane
/5 Comments/in Autobiography Stories - G. Decarie, MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillGraeme Decarie’s impressive and evocative MCHS Bio is outlined at a previous post: MCHS Bio for Graeme Decarie, who taught for three years at Malcolm Campbell High School Click here for previous posts about Graeme Decarie > Graeme’s suggestion, that MCHS grads get to work on their stories, has prompted me to begin to work […]
“Whenever I have a spare moment,” notes Graeme Decarie, “I write a bit about my life for my children.”
/4 Comments/in Autobiography Stories - G. Decarie, MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIn an email on Dec. 18, 2015, Graeme Decarie wrote: Whenever I have a spare moment, I write a bit about my life for my children. Last night, I started one that is really about failure in school – and why and how I failed. It’s something that has a lot to do with social […]
“I have to say that my caddy days led me to detest golf,” Graeme Decarie comments
/4 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillBelow are some recent comments at a post entitled: Additional comments from Graeme Decarie – regarding Saraguay, Cartierville School, and Marlborough golf club I’ve posted the two most recent comments, as a way of bringing attention to them. Donald Lortie comments: I caddied at Marlborough in the early 60’s – I remember the Lawrence Brothers […]
Seeking information regarding Mrs. Schlutz, who taught at MCHS
/7 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA number of people have been seeking information about Mrs. Schlutz, who taught at Malcolm Campbell High School. Gina (Davis) Cayer has commented: “”She was my grade 2 teacher before she came to MCHS. Her daughter Barbara went through elementary school with me and MCHS also. Can’t find any info on either one.” I checked […]
More 1962-63 Candid Camera photos & overview of staff who have passed away
/2 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI can only guess what the photo on the right is about. Something to do with a sound system. Maybe at a dance? If anybody knows, we look forward to your comments. The “I have a little surprise for you” caption refers to Mr. Louis. Graeme Decarie has shared his recollection of Mr. Hill at […]