Author Archives: Darin Steinkey

Athletics Review: No Substitute for Hard Work

Photos by Rob Ducharme May 16 May 16 Senior Rugby by Ian Hyde-Lay The Senior boys rugby squad played three important matches over the past two weeks, as the season moved to the playoff stages. First, in front of a … Continue reading

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Rowers Come Out of Their Shells

Pictures by Ann Fenje by Lori Adam, Director of the Annual Fund On Alumni Weekend, our SMUS rowers were able to join us for a wonderful event — the christening of four rowing shells. Thanks once again to the generosity … Continue reading

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Athletics Review: Alumni Games

Pictures by Rob Ducharme, Susanne Walker-Curry and Darin Steinkey Cricket by Graham Lily With the departure of a number of cricketers last year, the cricket squad is in a rebuilding phase. However, early indications show that it will not take … Continue reading

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love The Armed Man

by Darin Steinkey, writer When SMUS choir director Peter Butterfield first asked me to sing in the choir for the Music department’s spring showcase piece, named The Armed Man, he must have seen the hesitation in my eyes. “Don’t worry … Continue reading

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The Conflict Inside Our Cell Phones

by Sarah Graham, Grade 10 In the last couple of years a new blood diamond has come to light: blood minerals. Since the electronics boom in the early 2000s the price of coltan alone has dramatically increased. The price of … Continue reading

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Grade 7 Voices in the Wilderness

Pictures by Zyoji Jackson by Sophie, Grade 7 On May 1, the Grade 7 science classes went on a field trip to Goldstream Park. While we were there, we released chum salmon, had lunch and went on a hike while … Continue reading

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Athletics Review: Rowers Set the Water on Fire

Photos by Ann Fenje, Rob Ducharme and Darin Steinkey May 3 Rowing by Susanne Walker-Curry The SMUS team traveled to the Brentwood International Regatta with 29 athletes competing in 23 events. Brentwood is the largest high school regatta in the … Continue reading

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Grade 8 Boarders Farm for a Cause

Photos by Kevin Lin by Jerry, Grade 8 Boarder In honour of Earth Day, all the Grade 8 boarders went to Woodwynn Farms on Saturday, April 21. It was a very sunny day and we all got up at 9:00 … Continue reading

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Athletics Review: “Wet Coast” Weather Wreaks Havoc

Photos by Rob Ducharme and Darin Steinkey Tennis by Jamie Prsala The past week marked a successful start to the 2012 tennis season. With two matches, and little practice time due to inclement weather, the SMUS team had to shake … Continue reading

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Spring Break Stories: Buenos Aires

Photos by Shayla Baumeler, Grade 11 by Ethel Kiggundu, Grade 11 boarder On March 15, twelve students and three chaperones embarked on a trip that would change their lives. We were making our way to Buenos Aires, Argentina for a … Continue reading

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