Happenings On Campus
The School Year March-es On
Winter seems to be giving way to spring-like days on campus and it’s great to see our students taking in the sunshine and enjoying outdoor activities. Second term was action-packed and marked by several teams winning division championships. Over the March break, a selection of students lived out the school’s motto by travelling to India and Guatemala for service trips, where they helped build a home and school for those in need. While our Young Alumni Challenge brought in more than $26,000, on the other side of the globe, Ridley hosted a successful Hong Kong reception.
Ridleians Give Back in India and Guatemala
For the duration of term break, 17 of our Grade 10 and 11 students spent 12 days in Pondicherry, India, where they helped build a home for a family of eight. Their work ethic and dedication were truly evident over the eight days on the build. A highlight of the trip was a visit to a local elementary school, where Ridleians had the chance to play with young students and provide them with toys and resources. Our students were accompanied by Chair of the Board, Ms. Georgina Black ‘85, Mr. Gerardo Martinez, and Mr. Matthew Bowie.
More than 15,000 kilometers away, our Grade 7 to 10 students assisted in building a school in El Progreso, Guatemala with The DIG. Ms. Allison Harding, Mr. Dave Costello and Ms. Carla D'Annibale, along with Ridley parent, Ms. Kim Arnold chaperoned the week-long service trip, which proved to be a humbling and enriching experience. Ridleians even had the opportunity to see the now, fully-operational school Ridley helped build last year. To read more, visit our blog.
 Ridley’s Best Year in Athletic History With our rich 126-year history, Ridley has collected many athletic victories, trophies, medals and titles, but 2015/2016 has proven to be the winningest year ever for our school. This school year alone, our Tigers have captured five major national tournament and league championship victories (CAIS Senior Girls Basketball, CISAA DI Girls Basketball, CAIS Senior Boys Basketball, CISAA DI Boys Basketball, Midwest Prep Hockey League Championship). Our First Boys basketball team has dominated its season with a total of six tournament wins in seven events. Our 100 student athletes have also secured 12 additional medal positions in major national tournaments and League Championships. Click here to review a full list of athletic successes.
 James B. Milligan Character Scholarship
The James B. Milligan Character Scholarship has been established to recognize the 35-year career of Mr. Jim Milligan, current Head of Lower School. Mr. Milligan, who has given tireless commitment to Ridley and to generations of Ridleians, will be retiring at the end of this school year. The scholarship will be awarded to a new, incoming student to the Lower School, who demonstrates the qualities of character associated with Mr. Milligan: compassion, humility, dedication, selflessness, and thoughtfulness. If you would like to contribute to the James B. Milligan Character Scholarship, please click here or contact Susan Hazell at susan_hazell@ridleycollege.com
 Miami Training for Senior Rowers
Between March 9th-18th, Ridley’s senior rowers took to Miami Beach, Florida to prepare for the upcoming water season. The 17 athletes spent their days cross training and sculling on the University of Miami courses, where alumna, Alison Whitty '12 currently competes. Follow @RidleyRowing on Twitter for updates on the teams’ seasons.
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Alumni Announcements
Young Alumni Challenge Surpasses Giving Goal The final results of the Young Alumni Challenge are in! We are excited to announce that 42 young alumni (graduates of classes 2000-2015) donated this March, raising $8,200 before matching. Thanks to the generosity of this year's match sponsors, Mr. Chris Carter '68, Headmaster Ed Kidd, and the Canadian Foundation, we raised a total of $26,000! Thank you to all for your continued support.
Darcy McKeough ‘51 Publishes Memoirs The Honourable Darcy McKeough ’51, Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Chatham-Kent) for over a decade, has penned illuminating memoirs on his political career. The Duke of Kent: The Memoirs of Darcy McKeough will be launched on April 21st (available to the public May 1st, 2016) and the Ridley community is highly anticipating Mr. McKeough’s first-hand accounts. We are proud to have him as one of our Ridleians of Distinction. Click here to pre-order a copy of this book or contact Ben McNally Books or Coles, Chatham.
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Event Recaps
 Hong Kong Reception in Review On March 17th, nearly 80 Ridleians joined Headmaster Kidd, and members of the Advancement Office in Hong Kong at the Kee Club. It was a great display of school spirit and support from our alumni, parents and prospective families, who continue to share a keen interest in our school. Click here to view photos from the event.
50 Years of Rowing On March 5th, the first of many events celebrating our school’s 50th anniversary of rowing took place. A reception at Kenyon Lett House saw many familiar faces and highlighted just how fundamental this sport has been, and continues to be, to our school’s culture. The reception coincided with the Ontario Ergometer Championships held in Ridley’s Fieldhouse.
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