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<h1>SMCS Students Embrace Opportunity to Give</h1>
As the season of giving is underway, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) students are answering the call to serve others by rolling up their sleeves to support a worthy cause.
Helping lead the initiative are James Simone and Niko Sopta, two Grade 12 students who, alongside guidance counsellor Norah Higgins Burnham, co-organized the extremely successful Fall Blood Drive.
<figure id="attachment_13489" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13489" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-1.webp" alt="SMCS students outside of Canadian Blood Services ahead of the Fall Blood Drive." width="1200" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-13489" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-1.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-1-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13489" class="wp-caption-text">SMCS students gathered outside of Canadian Blood Services ahead of the Fall Blood Drive.</figcaption></figure>
“The thing that motivated me to get involved with the SMCS blood drive is knowing the big impact it has on the lives of people,” says Simone. “I don’t know who could receive my blood, but that’s not important. Knowing I am able to potentially save someone’s life is what makes all the difference.”
Leadership in Action
The SMCS Fall Blood Drive, now in its second year, was held on November 14 towards the end of the school day. Students who participated also had the opportunity to earn Christian Service hours for their time.
“Twenty students made the trip down to College Street to participate in our Fall Blood Drive,” says Higgins Burnham, who was one of three faculty members to donate as well as accompany the students. “Our students were upbeat, positive, and very supportive of one another!”
<div class="float-left"><figure id="attachment_13492" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13492" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-james.webp" alt="James Simone, Gr. 12 SMCS student, donating blood at Canadian Blood Services" width="450" height="600" class="size-full wp-image-13492" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-james.webp 450w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-james-225x300.webp 225w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13492" class="wp-caption-text">James Simone, Gr. 12, donating blood during the Fall Blood Drive.</figcaption></figure></div>
Ahead of the service initiative, Simone and Sopta played a significant role in getting the word out to their peers and classmates.
“Working with James, we created a promotional video and put it on the morning announcements every day for two weeks leading up to the event,” says Sopta. “We also created posters and put them in the Grade 12 classrooms.”
Simone adds, “It was a very successful event, and I am proud of everyone who participated. We had more [interested] participants than spots available, and everyone showed the true spirit of a St. Michael’s man.”
Beginning the Journey to Become Donors
Simone and Sopta became first-time donors at the end of the 2022-23 academic year during the first SMCS blood drive that had been organized in recent years. According to <a href="https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/am-i-eligible-donate-blood/abcs-eligibility" target="_blank" aria-label="Canadian Blood Services" rel="noopener">Canadian Blood Services</a>, in order to donate blood, donors must be at least 17 years old.
“I wasn’t sure how it was going to go before [I donated in the spring], but realizing how easy and effortless it was for me, it motivated me to help out this year and continue to donate blood,” says Sopta. “It was important for me to participate because I know that my blood type is compatible for everybody. I am young, which is the perfect part of my life for giving blood.”
<div class="float-right"><figure id="attachment_13488" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13488" style="width: 450px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-niko.webp" alt="Niko Sopta, Gr. 12 SMCS student, donating blood at Canadian Blood Services" width="450" height="600" class="size-full wp-image-13488" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-niko.webp 450w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-niko-225x300.webp 225w" sizes="(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13488" class="wp-caption-text">Niko Sopta, Gr. 12, donating blood at Canadian Blood Services.</figcaption></figure></div>
For Simone, donating blood meant even more to him because of his medical history.
“When I was younger, I needed many emergency blood transfusions. Thanks to those who donated their blood, I received this gift of life,” says Simone. “As a result, from when I was a small kid, I knew the importance of donating blood, and I wanted to reciprocate the actions of the people who helped me. Being able to save someone’s life is very motivating for me, and it is why it is so important that I donate blood.”
Continuing the Impact
Planning is underway for the next SMCS blood drive on February 8, which both Simone and Sopta will again assist with.
“I am looking forward to participating in the spring blood drive. Our goal is to double (40 students) the number of students participating, and we’re planning on donating with another local school. We are also looking at adding one more blood drive after the spring event,” says Simone.
“We’re going to try to spread awareness of the blood drive as much as possible to motivate people to donate blood not just for Christian service hours at St. Mike’s but also outside of the school in their own communities,” adds Sopta.
Pillar of Service to SMCS Students
Service and giving back to communities are a major focus at SMCS, and students are expected to earn additional Christian service hours on top of the provincially required 40 hours.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-2.webp" alt="SMCS students inside Canadian Blood Services donating blood" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13490" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-2.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-2-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-fall-blood-drive-2-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
“SMCS has had a large impact on my commitment to serve,” says Simone. “Serving our community is what makes us a great school. Everyone at SMCS believes in giving back. At SMCS, teachers and administration are very involved within the community, and they set a great example for all students.”
“Service is an important part of my SMCS education because that is what we are taught to do at SMCS,” says Sopta. “Goodness, discipline, and knowledge all play a part in servicing our community. By practicing this, we are able to do better as people and help our community out.”
Related links:
<a href="/student-life/service/" aria-label="Service at SMCS">Service at SMCS</a>
<a href="/student-life/mentorship-leadership/" aria-label="Mentorship and Leadership">Mentorship and Leadership</a>


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SMCS students outside of Canadian Blood Services ahead of the Fall Blood Drive.

SMCS Students Embrace Opportunity to Give

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<h1>Christmas Concerts to Celebrate SMCS Musical Talents</h1>
Sounds of Christmas will fill the St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) Centre for the Arts on November 27, 28, and 30 as the annual SMCS Christmas Concerts hit our stage, showcasing the talent and dedication of more than 280 student-musicians from Grades 8-12.
“Some of the world&#8217;s most inspired music compositions come from the season of Advent and bring a special meaning to Christians everywhere,” says Jamie Oatt, Head of the Music Department. “This opportunity allows us to perform some incredible music by some of the world&#8217;s famous composers as well as traditional carols treated in some really creative ways by new arrangers of band repertoire.”
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-1.webp" alt="Students playing instruments during the SMCS Christmas Music Concerts" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13463" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-1.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-1-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-1-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
The celebration of music will kick off on Monday, November 27, as SMCS welcomes local elementary schools for a concert featuring performances from the Sr. Jazz Ensemble and Sr. Concert Band.
“We are thankful for the opportunity and always look forward to welcoming students from elementary schools in the neighbourhood,” says Oatt. “It’s an educational concert where we not only perform a variety of selections from our upcoming concerts, but also take the time to demonstrate the various instruments of a typical concert band and jazz ensemble and offer time for a Q &amp; A with our guests.”
On November 28, the musical showcase continues with performances from the Grade 8 Band at 6:30 p.m., followed by an 8 p.m. concert featuring the Sr. Concert Band, who will be joined by the SMCS Drumline and the Holy Name of Mary College School (HNMCS) Sr. Choir.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-2.webp" alt="SMCS band and HNMCS choir perform at the Christmas Music Concerts" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13464" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-2.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-2-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-christmas-concerts-2-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
“The finale will be a combined performance of our Sr. Concert Band and the HNMCS Sr. Choir. Their selection is a song made famous by Canadian composer David Foster with singer Natalie Cole and recording artists Amy Grant and Michael Bublé. This piece seemed to resonate this year as it speaks of a wish for peace, love, a world without war, where right would always win.”
The final evening will occur on Thursday, November 30, at 7:30 p.m. as our Grade 9 Beginner, Grade 9 Advanced, and Grade 10 bands share the stage with our Intermediate and Sr. Jazz ensembles.
Admission is ‘pay what you can’ at the door, and you can reserve your tickets by visiting <a href="https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=smcs" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this link</a>.
Join the SMCS community for a special celebration of music as we prepare for the start of the Advent season.
Related links:
<a href="/programmes/arts#music" aria-label="Music at SMCS">Music at SMCS</a>
<a href="/news-events/special-events" aria-label="Special Events">Special Events</a>

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Christmas Concerts to Celebrate SMCS Musical Talents

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<h1>Alumni Delve Deeper into Health and Wellness Series</h1>
The St. Michael’s College School Alumni Association (SMCSAA) recently hosted its highly anticipated second edition of the Virtual Alumni Information Series: Health and Wellness on November 7.
<img decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-health-wellness-alumni-info-series.webp" alt="SMCS Alumni Information Series graphic on Health and Wellness with Mike Levine" style="max-width:400px;" class="float-left" />
This complimentary virtual session seamlessly continued the insightful journey initiated in the first part of the Health and Wellness series. The duo of special guest Speaker Mike Levine ’03 and moderator Chris Paolini ’09 delved deep into the realm of sustainable fitness routines, effective recovery strategies, and attainable lifestyle changes.
“Timed perfectly with Movember, a month dedicated to raising awareness of men&#8217;s health issues, the event provided an ideal platform to further the conversation on health and wellness,” says Andrew King, Alumni Relations Officer. “Alumnus Mike Levine ’03 explored the importance and application of physical fitness and the building blocks of functional nutrition to aid in sustainable lifestyle changes to improve quality of life through his personalized Mindful Method approach.”
From the fundamentals of movement and nutrition to an exploration of the six pillars of health (cardiovascular activity, hydration, sleep, strength training, home-cooked meals, and mindfulness), the session covered the spectrum of health and wellness.
“I&#8217;ve worked with multiple different practitioners’ functional medicine doctors, nutritionists, other alternative therapists to really work towards sustainable habits to improving the body mind, and, and, more importantly, longevity at really any age. My goal is really meeting you where you’re at today, and seeing if I can really help you, kind of get to where you want to go. I call it that 2.0”
<img decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-alumni-info-series-mike-levine-screenshot.webp" alt="SMCS Alumni Information Series host Mike Levine" />
Throughout the session, Levine reminded guests of the importance of starting small and building consistency to ensure the longevity of your journey.
To learn more about the Health and Wellness series check out the featured session below:
Part One of the Health and Wellness Series
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Part Two of the Health and Wellness Series
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Learn more about our <a href="/news-events/special-events#alumniEvents">Alumni Events</a> and email any questions or concerns to <a href="mailto:alumni@smcsmail.com">alumni@smcsmail.com</a>.
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SMCS Alumni Information Series host Mike Levine

Alumni Delve Deeper into Health and Wellness Series

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<h1>Kristjan Fortier to Join Syracuse for Soccer</h1>
With an impressive scholarship in hand, Kristjan Fortier, Grade 12, is getting set to continue his academic and athletic career at Syracuse University as a member of their soccer team.
<img decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-kristjan-fortier.webp" alt="SMCS student, Kristjan Fortier" style="max-width:300px;" class="float-left" />
“Syracuse was my top choice because it combined a good academic programme with a top-level soccer programme,” says Fortier. “The more frequently I met with Syracuse and their representatives and learned more about the school, the clearer my choice was. The fact that they offered me an almost full ride scholarship guaranteed for four years didn’t hurt either.”
The honour roll student has committed to Syracuse and is deciding between a few different programmes of study.
“I’ve narrowed down my desired programme to three: business, law, and medical sciences, and I’m working with Syracuse’s academic advisors to bring more focus to my ultimate choice,” he says. “From a soccer perspective, Syracuse was the 2022 national champion and a top-level university environment to bring my game to the next level. Coach Ian McIntyre and the rest of their coaching staff were fantastic throughout the recruitment period. They were direct about their interest in me joining their programme, but supportive of my needing time to consider my options.”
At SMCS, Fortier is a member of the Sr. Azzurri Soccer Team, which recently capped off a successful season with a CISAA championship win.
“Kristjan was an integral part of the senior Azzurri championship winning team,” says Miko Romano, coach and co-head of the Geography, Economics, and Accounting Department. “He successfully balanced a busy academic schedule with his commitment to TFC while playing for our team. This year provided a unique opportunity for Kristjan to play alongside his brother Tim, who also is committed to TFC, and combined with a stellar lineup, brought SMCS our first CISAA senior soccer championship.”
<figure id="attachment_13411" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13411" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-senior-soccer-team-champions.webp" alt="SMCS Senior Soccer Team following their CISAA championship win." width="1200" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-13411" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-senior-soccer-team-champions.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-senior-soccer-team-champions-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-senior-soccer-team-champions-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13411" class="wp-caption-text">The SMCS Sr. Azzurri Soccer Team following their CISAA Championship victory.</figcaption></figure>
On his SMCS athletics experience, Fortier adds, “I’ve also always tried to play school soccer and on other teams when I can. At SMCS, I’ve played on the basketball team (Grade 8) and Ultimate and SMCS soccer teams.”
Outside of school, Fortier had the opportunity to play on several high-level soccer teams and travel to Europe to build on and improve his skills.
“I’ve played with great developmental programmes, such as Canada First Academy (CFA), which has great development coaches and where I was lucky enough to go to Germany every year to train with top German academies (including Bayern Munich),” he says. “After CFA, I trained with Barca Academy in Toronto, where I was lucky enough to play tournaments in Spain, beating Barcelona’s Spanish Academy. Finally, I ended up at Toronto FC Academy, where I was exposed to and played with top-level soccer players and coaches in Canada and across North America.”
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-kristjan-fortier-soccer.webp" alt="SMCS student-athlete Kristjan Fortier playing soccer." width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13416" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-kristjan-fortier-soccer.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-kristjan-fortier-soccer-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-kristjan-fortier-soccer-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
“Throughout the recruiting process, being able to say that I attend SMCS was very helpful, and it really caught the eye of many top schools in the United States. From an athletic standpoint, the administration, guidance counsellors, and teachers at St. Mike’s have all been very accommodating, from helping me rearrange my class schedule so I miss the least amount of school possible to the teachers making themselves available outside of school hours so I could catch up or get ahead on the school work.”
As Fortier completes his final year at SMCS, he gets set to join the Syracuse Orange in the fall of 2024, alongside fellow SMCS alumnus, Finlay Thomson ’21, who is currently in his second year on a lacrosse scholarship.
Related links:
<a href="/programmes/athletics/" aria-label="SMCS Athletics">SMCS Athletics</a>
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SMCS student-athlete Kristjan Fortier playing soccer.

Kristjan Fortier to Join Syracuse for Soccer

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<h1>Called to Serve: Deacon Brook Stacey ’08</h1>
For Brook Stacey ’08, moving to Nova Scotia following his graduation from St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) was more than just a choice of university destination; it marked the beginning of a journey that would change his life forever.
In familiar fashion, Stacey graduated from SMCS ready to embark on the next stage of his educational journey at Dalhousie University with a keen interest in pursuing engineering studies. The attraction toward an engineering degree was rooted in his strong affinity for sciences, particularly physics and chemistry, along with some inspiration from his father, who enjoyed a long successful career in the industry.
<figure id="attachment_13396" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13396" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-family.jpg" alt="SMCS Alumnus Deacon Brook Stacey and family" width="1200" height="900" class="size-full wp-image-13396" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-family.jpg 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-family-300x225.jpg 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-family-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13396" class="wp-caption-text">Brook Stacey pictured with family members.</figcaption></figure>
The move away from home presented Stacey with both the associated challenges and new opportunities, often typical of a university student’s first experience living independently.
“My time at Dalhousie can be characterized by excitement and liberation, but it also came with the challenge of forging a unique life path,” says Stacey. “I wasn&#8217;t attending Mass regularly, however, in my second year, a childhood friend from Toronto, with whom I grew up, invited me to join him for Mass. It was during this Mass that I met a young missionary who subsequently invited me to engage in walks and discussions about faith and participate in my first Bible study. This evolved into my participation in various other events, including sports, parties, and Bible studies.”
Despite Stacey’s limited exposure to religious practices in his upbringing, Stacey found inspiration in the readings and discussions, prompting a deeper exploration of his faith.
“My parents enrolled my brother and I in Catholic schools, although our family didn&#8217;t regularly attend church. Nonetheless, I had a strong interest in philosophy and theology, often engaging in late-night conversations with my dad about God and the meaning of life,” says Stacey. “Attending SMCS created an atmosphere that instilled pride in my Catholic identity. Faith was cherished and shared by staff, students, and faculty alike, integrating into our classes both implicitly and explicitly. The memories of school masses and the inspiring homilies from the Basilian Fathers still resonate with me.”
<figure id="attachment_13400" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13400" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-visit.jpg" alt="SMCS Alumnus, Brook Stacey and Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB" width="1200" height="900" class="size-full wp-image-13400" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-visit.jpg 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-visit-300x225.jpg 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-visit-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13400" class="wp-caption-text">Brook Stacey with Fr. Andrew Leung, CSB on his recent visit to SMCS.</figcaption></figure>
Stacey’s personal exploration of faith coincided with a phase in his life where he questioned his personal happiness and the search for meaning in life. 
“Within this Catholic community, I developed a friendship with Lorne Stang, a young Jesuit missionary involved with the campus Catholic Christian Outreach. I began to imagine myself in a similar role, which brought me a great deal of joy,” says Stacey. “This vision involved sharing the experience of God&#8217;s love, something I had recently begun to discover, and how it brought peace and liberation. It became evident that I needed to speak with someone who could understand what I was going through.”
During this time, Stacey met Fr. Earl Smith in Halifax, a Jesuit priest who assisted with campus chaplaincy and would later become his spiritual director. 
“I recall reading about the Jesuits in an eighth-grade religion textbook; the depiction presented them as elite warriors for the church, akin to the Navy SEALs of Catholicism,” says Stacey. “My friendship with Fr. Smith sparked a vision for me of a similar role sharing the experience of God&#8217;s love and its transformative effects. It brought me immense joy.” 
<figure id="attachment_13398" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13398" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-2.jpg" alt="SMCS alumnus Brook Stacey at his ordination to become a deacon." width="1200" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-13398" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-2.jpg 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-2-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13398" class="wp-caption-text">In 2013, Brook Stacey was ordained as a deacon following a three-year theological study in France.</figcaption></figure>
Through his new spiritual director, Stacey was introduced to the life of a Jesuit, the application process, and the trajectory it would set. He also learned about Ignatian spirituality (St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits), contemplative retreats, and subsequent guidance that ultimately led Stacey to the doors of the novitiate, marking the commencement of his formal journey to the priesthood.
“During our first meeting, he expressed that I could become a Jesuit if I wished,” says Stacey. “This revelation brought me immense joy, as I had never considered the Jesuits as a possible vocation, believing that one needed exceptional intelligence or gifts to join their ranks.”
However, a mission trip to Ottawa truly cemented Stacey’s calling to priestly ministry.
“On the mission trip, I led the city&#8217;s youth in faith studies, organizing workshops, activities, and weekend gatherings. On a particular day at Mass, the priest offered a prayer for individuals sensing a calling to religious life or priesthood. The prayer resonated with me deeply, as if it were specifically directed at me. I distinctly recall experiencing a profound sense of peace, joy, and a profound feeling of God&#8217;s love in response to this invitation. It took three more years before I shared this sentiment with anyone.”
Stacey’s Jesuit formation began with a two-year novitiate, which included a 40-day silent retreat, a 30-day pilgrimage involving resource begging, and a five-month service trip in a third-world country.
<figure id="attachment_13399" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13399" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-pilgrimmage.jpg" alt="SMCS Alumnus Brook Stacey on a pilgrimage to a third world country." width="1200" height="900" class="size-full wp-image-13399" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-pilgrimmage.jpg 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-pilgrimmage-300x225.jpg 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-pilgrimmage-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13399" class="wp-caption-text">Brook Stacey&#8217;s two year novitiate included a 30-day pilgrimage.</figcaption></figure>
Following the novitiate, Stacey took perpetual vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, followed by three years of studying philosophy at the University of Toronto. This was succeeded by a two-year teaching stint in Winnipeg, Manitoba, focused on mathematics, physical education, and religion, along with time spent coaching the wrestling team during the regency stage. 
“The regency stage marks a crucial phase in Jesuit formation, bridging the gap between philosophy and theology. It allows Jesuits to immerse themselves in the world, working and living as Jesuits, to determine if this identity aligns with their calling.”
Following this stage of formation, Stacey participated in a three-year theological study in Paris, France, culminating with his ordination as a deacon in May 2013. A decade later, he returned to Toronto, where he is currently studying psychotherapy at the University of Toronto, Knox College. Following his degree in psychotherapy, Stacey plans to pursue a degree in education and a full-time return to teaching.
As Stacey looks toward his priestly ordination next June in Toronto, he reflects with strong admiration on the SMCS community, expressing gratitude for formative experiences, appreciation for academic rigour and teacher compassion, and feels blessed by the strong bonds forged during those years. 
<figure id="attachment_13397" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13397" style="width: 1200px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-1.jpg" alt="SMCS alumnus Brook Stacey in deacon robes" width="1200" height="800" class="size-full wp-image-13397" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-1.jpg 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-brook-stacey-ordination-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13397" class="wp-caption-text">Brook Stacey looks forward to his priestly ordination in Toronto in June 2024.</figcaption></figure>
“While the teenage years are often challenging, filled with the difficulties of fitting in and discovering one&#8217;s identity, I look back fondly on my experience at SMCS,” says Stacey. “The school&#8217;s motto, ‘Teach me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge,’ still resonates with me. The religious formation at the school was a fundamental part of its identity.”
“Although I wasn&#8217;t actively practicing my faith at that time, the religious backdrop of SMCS, with the presence of Basilian priests and Fr. Fulton’s, CSB invitations to Mass at lunch (which I often declined), created an implicit religious environment that contributed to planting the seeds of my vocation.”
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SMCS alumnus Brook Stacey in deacon robes

Called to Serve: Deacon Brook Stacey ’08

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<h1>SMCS Gathers to Remember</h1>
On November 10, 2023, St. Michael’s College School (SMCS) students and staff participated in the annual Remembrance Day Service, commemorating the St. Michael’s College School Fallen – the 121 young men who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of their country in wartime. In addition, the school also remembered the Canadian involvement in the Battle of Ortona, which took place in late 1943 and early 1944.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-5.jpg" alt="SMCS Remembrance Day Ceremony" width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13386" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-5.jpg 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-5-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
The service featured a meaningful address from retired commander Thomas Flavin ’84, who served in the navy and as a legal officer in the Office of the Judge Advocate General.
Leading up to the service, the SMCS community spent time throughout the week offering daily prayers and morning reflections. The school also participated in ‘Wear Red for Heroes’ day on Thursday, November 9, with a collection for True Patriot Love Foundation, a charity that supports Canadian military members, veterans, and their families.
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-3.webp" alt="SMCS students in red for &#039;Wear Red for Heroes&#039; Day." width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13377" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-3.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-3-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-3-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
To help ensure that the memory of the fallen soldiers remained at the forefront of the students&#8217; minds, images of the SMCS Fallen, complete with their rank, regiment, and date of death, were affixed to the window of each classroom door. Students were encouraged to take a moment to contemplate these images and reflect on their choice to serve others.
“These are our SMCS brothers who made the ultimate sacrifice during wartime,” says David Lee ’94, Vice Principal. “They were young men, just like our current students, who answered the call to serve. They did so willingly, without any thought of personal gain, and ultimately gave their lives in defence of freedom. It is our hope that their selflessness and commitment to service will inspire us all to be better people who take up the shield of St. Michael and defend those in need. We hope our students will be inspired to lead lives of service and put the needs of others before our own.”
<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day.webp" alt="SMCS senior students posting crosses on the front lawn in memory of SMCS Fallen." width="1200" height="800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13376" srcset="https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day.webp 1200w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-300x200.webp 300w, https://d97pdw6wu0.wpdns.site/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smcs-remembrance-day-768x512.webp 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> 
During the Remembrance Day procession, crosses bearing the names of these courageous men were carried and later placed in the front yard of the school. These crosses were illuminated by candles throughout the night, serving as a solemn and meaningful way to honour their pledge in the Act of Remembrance: &#8220;We will remember them.&#8221;
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<hr />SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.parentscanada.com/schools/st-michaels-college-school/st-michaels-college-school/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Private School Spotlight</a>
 Parents Canada 
<hr />SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 
 <a href="https://torontolife.com/private-schools/qa-david-fischer-st-michaels-college/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Q&amp;A: David Fischer, Director of Admissions of St Michael’s College</a>
 Toronto Life 
<hr />SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.thestar.com/sponsored_sections/2020/09/09/helping-students-raise-the-bar-of-achievement-for-themselves.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Helping students raise the bar of achievement for themselves</a>
 Toronto Star 
<hr />JUNE 24, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slnOjl-62Vs&#038;feature=youtu.be" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Hope from Home &#8211; Episode 25</a>
 Salt and Light Media 
<hr />JUNE 13, 2020 
 <a href="https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/once-a-leaf-garry-monahan" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Once a Leaf: Garry Monahan</a>
 Toronto Sun 
<hr />JUNE 11, 2020 
 <a href="https://basilian.org/en/2020/06/11/basilian-high-schools-transition-to-distance-learning" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Basilian High Schools Transition to Distance Learning</a>
 Basilian.org 
<hr />APRIL 30, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1731998787956" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine</a>
 CBC 
<hr />APRIL 19, 2020 
 <a href="https://stmichaelscollege-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/personal/bertolini_smcsmail_com/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B8ed410fe-5a1f-4a22-a221-254684b3037c%7D&#038;action=edit&#038;wdLOR=c5C60458E-5C7E-454A-A7FD-4D11D792B0F8&#038;wdPid=606ae2c2" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fraser Valley Bandits sign former Oregon State talent Malcom Duvivier</a>
 Abbotsford News 
<hr />FEBRUARY 26, 2020 
 <a href="https://beachmetro.com/2020/02/26/corrections-cares-helps-out-volunteers-with-out-of-the-cold-program-at-beach-united-church/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Corrections Cares helps out volunteers with Out Of The Cold program at Beach United Church</a>
 Beach Metro Community News 
<hr />FEBRUARY 24, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.pressreader.com/canada/toronto-star/20200222/282703344120572" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Student learning enriched through mentorship</a>
 The Toronto Star 
<hr />FEBRUARY 7, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-parents-play-a-leading-role/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Parents play a leading role</a>
 The Globe and Mail 
<hr />FEBRUARY 7, 2020 
 <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-athletics-belong-alongside-academics/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Athletics belong alongside academics</a>
 The Globe and Mail 
<hr />JANUARY 31, 2020 
 <a href="https://nationalpost.com/sponsored/news-sponsored/toronto-school-weaving-wellness-in-where-it-matters" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Toronto school weaving wellness in where it matters</a>
 The National Post 
<hr />JANUARY 6, 2020 
 <a href="https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/warmington-meet-canadas-new-hockey-hero-akil-thomas/wcm/772ec71d-bab5-4c3e-9fac-dc149bf9a1a0" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Meet Canada&#8217;s new hockey hero, Akil Thomas!</a>
 Regina Leader-Post
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Junior MetroBowl (Championship)

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Student Council Meetings

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Student DEI Club

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Christmas Food Drive

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