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Alumni Summer Features

Alumni

NEWS - August 31, 2023

SMUS in the News: Alumni 2023 Features

Vivat! Cheers to SMUS alumni.

2023 Grads toss their hats in the air

Graduation

NEWS - June 19, 2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

We are so incredibly proud to celebrate the graduating Class of 2023!

Chanelle Bertelsen, Director of Marketing and Communications

Alumni

NEWS - June 16, 2023

The Enduring Impact of a Positive School Community

A 2011 SMUS alum, Chanelle Bertelsen returned to the school this year to be the...

A digital rendering of a renovated SMUS boarding room.

Boarding

NEWS - June 7, 2023

Building on a Strong Foundation: Stepping Stones to Support

We invite alumni and families to support the renovation of the boarding houses and the...

Junior School students dance during Alumni Weekend

School Events

NEWS - May 11, 2023

A Recap of Alumni Weekend 2023

Our community came out in full force to celebrate our school and have a great...

Alumna Gargee Ghosh speaks during a Senior School assembly

Alumni

NEWS - May 11, 2023

A Fireside Chat with Gargee Ghosh '93

We excitedly welcomed Gargee Ghosh '93, now President of Global Policy and Advocacy for the...

A photo of Willow Irving '20 and Andy Rodford

Alumni

NEWS - March 3, 2023

Inspiration Comes in Many Forms

Deputy Head of School Andy Rodford shares the story of Willow Irving '20, and highlights...

A photo collage of alumnus Josh Mao '20 and student Avery Geddes

Athletics

NEWS - March 3, 2023

SMUS in the News: Athletes Past and Present Make Headlines

Two SMUS athletes – alum Josh Mao and Grade 10 student Avery Geddes – and...

Recreated Olympic medals earned by University School alumnus Percy Williams, which he earned at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics

Alumni

NEWS - February 24, 2023

Alum's Stolen Olympic Gold Medals Recreated and Returned to BC Sports Hall of Fame

Forty years after University School alum Percy Williams had his 1928 Olympic gold medals stolen...

A member of the Junior Girls Basketball team during the Island tournament in February 2023

Athletics

NEWS - February 23, 2023

Athletics Week in Review: February 23, 2023

Success at City and Island tournaments for our basketball teams, along with news about field...

A photo of alumnus Alikhan Seisembekov at the graduation ceremony

Alumni

NEWS - February 10, 2023

Alikhan Seisembekov ’21: Working to Make an Impact with Nanotechnology

We highlight Alikhan Seisembekov '21 as he reflects on his experience studying and working in...

Side-by-side photos of alum Neil Mulholland as a student and as an adult

Annual Fund

NEWS - January 31, 2023

The Lasting Impact of Financial Aid: Neil Mulholland '88

Alum Neil Mulholland '88 shares his experience as a SMUS boarding student and the impact...

A photo of squash athlete Alex Brown

Alumni

NEWS - September 15, 2022

Nine at the Starting Line: Class of 2022 Athletes

We highlight nine young athletes from the Class of 2022 who are starting the next...

Dani and Parker pose with their golf medals after the BC Summer Games

Athletics

NEWS - August 12, 2022

Athletics Summer in Review

We recognize our students and alumni who have competed at the provincial, national and international...

Aysha Emmerson '18 poses with a Timmis Bolton sign

External Programs

NEWS - July 26, 2022

Aysha Emmerson ’18: Working Her Way Back Home

Harvard student and former Head Prefect Aysha Emmerson ’18 brings her passions and leadership skills...

Students throw their caps in the air after graduation

Graduation

NEWS - June 17, 2022

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

We are so incredibly proud to celebrate the graduating Class of 2022!

A group of St. Michael's School Old Boys pose for a photo in the current Kindergarten classroom at the Junior School

Alumni

NEWS - June 7, 2022

St. Michael’s ‘Old Boys’ Reunion

St. Michael's School alumni gathered for a weekend of reminiscence as part of our Jubilee...

A compilation photo of two alumni: Jesse Lineham and Kaylynn Purdy

Alumni

NEWS - June 7, 2022

SMUS Connections Help Pave the Way to Medical School

Jesse Lineham '18 says her acceptance into medical school is thanks in part to the...

Junior School students work together on a game, led by Senior School students, during the iBellieve Right to Play event.

Alumni

NEWS - May 26, 2022

Students Celebrate Simon Ibell and a Love of Sport

Students come together to honour the life of SMUS alum Simon Ibell and share in...

Alumna Ann Makosinski holds up a fishbowl as a Grade 8 student shines a laser through it

Alumni

NEWS - May 13, 2022

Ann Makosinski '15: A Passion for Sciences, Arts and Creativity

Alumna Ann Makosinski '15 returns to SMUS to work alongside and help inspire the next...