SMCS Soccer Standout Commits to Stanford University
A star on the field and in the classroom, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Grade 12 student Tim Fortier will be trading in his blue Azzurri jersey for the Cardinal red of Stanford University this fall. Fortier has officially committed to the prestigious California-based Division I school and will join a Cardinal soccer programme that routinely contends for NCAA championships, while studying in Stanford’s interdisciplinary human biology programme. “I chose Stanford because I was looking for a university with world-class academics combined with an excellent soccer programme,” says Fortier. “Since Stanford is a top academic university globally, and their programme is always competing for the national title, I was instantly drawn to it.” For Fortier, the appeal of Stanford extends far beyond the pitch. The university’s approach to the sciences aligns perfectly with his ambitions. “From an academic perspective, not only is Stanford’s science programme highly rated globally, it finds creative and fun ways to push their students academically,” he says. Maintaining excellence in the classroom is nothing new for the future Cardinal. He has been a consistent fixture on the SMCS Honour Roll, maintaining an average of over 90 per cent throughout his high school career. In addition to his academic and soccer pursuits, Fortier found time to compete in cross country and track and field, following in the footsteps of his father, Michael ’93. “Every once in a while, a player comes along that is just a ‘stand-out’— Tim’s the type of player you trust anywhere on the field,” says Marco Frattarelli, teacher and Sr. Soccer coach. “You give him free reign because he knows what to do with it. Better than that, he’s a true team player. Always supportive. Always humble. We’ll miss him on the SMCS field.” Fortier was recognized for his contributions as a student-athlete at SMCS and internationally with the Athlete of
