Monthly Archives: September 2009

Steve Nash Returns

It was an exciting morning on the SMUS campus, as Steve Nash ’92 stopped by to talk to some of his former teachers, answer questions from current students and visit his former athletic stomping grounds. Students from all three schools … Continue reading

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Looking Ahead in Athletics

The 2009-2010 school year got under way last week with SMUS athletic teams boasting some serious potential in the pre-season. The Senior boys soccer team, losing only a handful of players to graduation last year, looks particularly strong and the … Continue reading

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School in Full Swing

Last week, SMUS welcomed almost 200 new students, including 85 new boarders. Our returning boarders were on hand to help the new arrivals find their room, navigate the campus and to welcome them to SMUS. This year, students have come … Continue reading

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A Summer Cycling against Cancer

by Kaylynn Purdy, Grade 12 student One day, after going out for a ride, I had the inspiration to use cycling, the thing that I love, to change something I hate. When school ended last June, I made the decision … Continue reading

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War Child Musician Ends his Tour at SMUS

Last Friday, SMUS students and staff saw Liam Titcomb give his last performance of his three-month national tour. Liam, who has released two full-lengths despite being only 22 years old, has been busking all over Canada to raise money for … Continue reading

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Fresh Faculty

September always brings a crop of new students, eager to learn, but it also brings many new teachers, house parents and support staff. Here are just a few of the new faces around campus (we’ll have more next week). Middle … Continue reading

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SMUS Rugby Players Represent BC

by Jake Humphries, university counselor The six SMUS rugby players who joined Team BC for the 2009 Canada Summer Games were treated to a wonderful nation-building event, superb PEI hospitality, and some exciting rugby. Following an opening ceremony which included … Continue reading

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Staff Summers

Every year, our faculty and staff spend July/August away from SMUS, but that doesn’t mean they are idle. International travel, outdoor sports, professional development and hobbies of all kinds fill their summer vacations. Here’s how some of our many staff … Continue reading

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A New Look for the SMUS Review

Welcome back! It’s a new school year and we thought it was time for a new SMUS Review. So, we’ve made the SMUS Review one of our SMUS Blogs. In addition to a nice new look, we’re also hoping to … Continue reading

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