On Thursday, October 25, over 170 St. Bon's Alumni and friends reminisced, shared a  

F rom left: President Mr. Tom McGrath, Mr. Stan Cook '62, Mr. Kieran O'Connell '10 and Principal Mrs. Annette Mallay.

delicious meal and celebrated our 2018 Alumni Award recipients. This year's dinner was dedicated to the memory of Br. J.B. Darcy '36, the namesake of the Alumnus of the Year Award, an alumnus, past President of the school and a great supporter of the school. Br. Darcy passed away October 16, 2018 at the age of 98. You can read more about Br. Darcy here.

The evening began with a mass in our Chapel celebrated by teacher Fr. Joseph Schuck, S.J., and concelebrated by alumnus Fr. Bill Browne, S.J. '45 and Fr. Earl Smith, S.J. Guests then had a chance to socialize and share a drink at our reception in the Aula Maxima. We were able to locate some old school photos for guests to have a look at - some from the 1950's and 1960's and some from the early 2000's.

After heading to the gym, a delicious turkey dinner was served by the Knights of Columbus catering service. A special thank you to our Master of Ceremonies, Mr. David Jackman, Chair of the Alumni Committee.

Following dinner, we presented the Magis Award for Young Alumni to Kieran O'Connell '10. Kieran delivered moving remarks about the importance of pushing yourself through uncomfortable situations and not always trusting your moral compass as you work towards a more socially just world. Alumnus of the Year, Stan Cook '62 then accepted his award. Stan spoke of the importance his education at St. Bon's played in forming him as the person he is today - from academics and sports to the lifelong friendships he made. Thank you to both speakers for sharing their thoughts and views.

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus catering services, the teachers who volunteered their evening to tend bar, the Alumni Committee and the staff who organized the event. Thank you to all guests who came out to make this such an enjoyable and successful evening.

If you would like to nominate a distinguished alumnus for either the 2019 Magis Award for Young Alumni or the 2019 Brother JB Darcy, CFC Alumnus of the Year, find more information here.

In October, Canada's Minister of Veterans Affairs Seamus O'Regan visited his alma mater. First, Minister O'Regan joined our high school students in the Aula Maxima for a presentation on life in the trenches during The Great War for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment by Ph.D. candidate Chris Reid. Minister O'Regan and Mr. Reid then joined the high school students in a thoughtful and reflective discussion on the differences for war veterans today returning home compared to those after the First World War.

He also unveiled the official 2018 National Veterans Week poster in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

Remembering a Forgotten WWI Alumnus

	Minister O'Regan unveils the addendum plaque.

During the recent visit by Minister O'Regan, he unveiled a very special pla que. In 1922, Sir M.P. Cashin, President of the St. Bon's Alumni Association, had erected a tablet honouring St. Bon's alumni who had served in The Great War. That tablet still graces our main entrance of Mullock Hall. In 2017, it was discovered that Captain Robert Kent, M. C., a St. Bon's boy had not been included on the original tablet. On behalf of the College, Minister O'Regan unveiled an addendum plaque honouring Captain Kent in the presence of representatives of our community.