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Mount Allison Record Fall 2011 No. 98 — New Series The Record is published three times annually. Editor: Anthony (Tony) Frost Assistant Editor: Laura Dillman Ripley Design, Layout: Shane McDonald, Tin Design Contributing Writers: Alec Bruce Ron Byrne Laura Dillman Ripley Mona Estabrooks (’79) Melissa Lombard Raine Phythian David Rose (’90) Sue Seaborn Photography: Todd Cheney Mona Estabrooks (’79) Nadine LeBlanc Tom Reid Sue Seaborn Daniel St. Louis Address correspondence regarding editorial policy and subscriptions to: Mount Allison Record 65 York Street Sackville, NB E4L 1E4 Tel: (506) 364-2678 Fax: (506) 364-2262 E-mail: mlombard@mta.ca Contents Copyright 2011 by Mount Allison University and may not be reprinted without permission. Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Mount Allison University. Single Copy: $9.00 Subscription: $25 for three issues ISSN 1702-2525 Mailed under Canada Post Publication Mail Sales Agreement no. 40006414 Mailed by: Precision Direct Marketing Printed by: Solisco Printers Ltd. If you wish to make a donation to Mount Allison, please contact Diane Michaud at (506) 364-2341 or by e-mail (development@mta.ca) Please forward change of address information to Joy Wilbur (jwilbur@mta.ca) (506) 364-2608. Cover: The late Wallace McCain (’52) 2 / Fall 2011 / RECORD Walking in footsteps W hen I was young I wanted to be just like my dad who flew fighters during WWII. While I never made it past the Recruitment Office desk (I did go), my fascination with all things aeronautical has never left me. It was no surprise, then, when my six-year-old son recently declared that he intended to go to “Mount A” when he grew up. I think we all know people who have followed in the footsteps of those they admire. Indeed, I have heard many students say that they chose Mount Allison because a family member or friend previously came here. But it wasn’t until that moment that I realized I wasn’t just an observer of a random process, but was actively engaged in one that surrounds us all. One in which I had power. This awareness was both invigorating, but also sobering. How does that oft-quoted Spider-Man line go: “with great power comes great responsibility?” The notion that we as parents (and uncles/aunts, friends, etc.) have influence on the paths of those who follow is important because like the proverbial pebble that gets tossed in a pond, the ripples we make spread far and wide. Our actions trigger further actions that result in not only the improvement of a young person’s life, but society as a whole. University graduates contribute to communities and, one day, influence the generation that follows them. This was borne out by a recent TD Economics Special Report (www.td.com/economics) that showed how higher education raised employment prospects and annual income, improved the likelihood of volunteerism, and… wait for it… improved the chances of graduates’ children attending university too. Well, with my newfound awareness I can honestly say that today I’m much more purposeful in what I say and do (my wife thanks me), but I have also taken my post-secondary proselytizing beyond our home. Recently I spoke with two young people and, in both cases, I took the time to explain how a university education was the single best investment they could make for their future success. Of course I may have also let it slip that Mount Allison would make a terrific option for them. Tony Frost Editor of the Mount Allison Record tfrost@mta.ca editor’s note
This year I had the great fortune to be on campus as new students were arriving, many for the very first time. What a pleasure to see their excitement at the possibilities that lie ahead! Later that same week I had opportunity to drop a few coins in a Shinerama box they held, and I began to ponder all that they had experienced over the preceding week. Certainly it had been a week of new relationships, like those we talked about in the last issue of the Record, but that Shinerama box was a telltale sign of something else: the seeds of service. By volunteering to hold that simple cardboard box, each and every one of them will live forever. That’s right, immortality. The Holy Grail. This immortality, is not of the physical sort, but rather, it is the belief that any action you take in the service of another, no matter how small, releases a part of your being into eternity, which can never again be caged by your mortality. This service of humanity is often referred to as philanthropy. Mount Allison has a long history of inspiring philanthropy, and on the pages ahead you will read of one of the great philanthropists of our age, the late Wallace McCain (’52). Through a lifetime of hard work he expanded his personal capacity to give a thousand fold. You will find his name on our beautiful student centre. Certainly, for those who knew him, the sight of that building will evoke fond memories of a good friend. For those who did not know Wallace, the sight of his name on that building will inspire them to go out into the world and live a life in service to others, just as he did. And that is a far greater legacy than the building itself. Mount Allison provides so many opportunities for students to try on volunteerism and philanthropy for size: such as journalism with the Argosy or venturing far afield with Global Brigades and Habitat for Humanity. We are preparing them for the same opportunities to give which exist within our broader communities. The best part? It’s never too late to start. Whether it’s time, money, or mentorship, unleash your inner philanthropist and enjoy your well-deserved immortality. David Rose (’90) Alumni President AluMni president The immortality of Mount Allison Mount Allison Alumni Board of directors President: David Rose ’90 drose22@rogers.com 613-301-6442 Vice-President & Secretary: Sean M. Connors ’81 sean.connors@rogers.com 506-384-5570 Past President: Andrew Clark ’98 andrew@parklawnlp.ca 416-465-7078 Honorary President: Dawn (Reid) MacNutt ’57 macnutt@ns.sympatico.ca 902-752-3378 Directors: Anna Abbott ’04 ahabbtt@mta.ca 647-330-6454 Shannon (Casey) Black ’00 shanbenjosh@yahoo.ca 902-429-4847 Layton Fisher ’57 layton.fisher@gmail.com 506-939-2935 Janet Harrison ’87 andrejanet@eastlink.ca 902-462-7055 Harriet (Bruun) Leggett ’61 harrietl@xplornet.com 506-466-3786 Harriet (Campbell) Meacher ’60 hcmeacher@pei.sympatico.ca 902-566-3677 Jill (Hemeon) Rafuse ’73 rafuse@ns.sympatico.ca 902-492-4523 Charles Scott ’83 scottc@accesswave.ca 902-832-4477 Michael R. Taylor ’03 mr.taylor@mac.com 516-637-9037 Colin Tippett ’97 colintippett@hotmail.com 506-755-0679 Christina Vroom ’96 crashyvroom@yahoo.ca 514-933-2935 Danny Williamson ’03 williamson.d@gmail.com 519-265-2541 Executive Director: Carolle de Ste-Croix ’90 cdestecroix@mta.ca Tel: 506-364-2348 Fax: 506-364-2262 http://alumni.mta.ca Nominations Call — Nominations are open for the Alumni Board. The Board works to promote and motivate the participation of alumni and friends of Mount Allison with the University, through effective communication, events, and special initiatives. Address nominations to: Carolle de Ste-Croix, Alumni Office 65 York St., Sackville, NB E4L 1E4 or alumni@mta.ca / 3
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