Centennial Initiatives
Centennial Video
At the Centennial School Kick-Off celebration on September 11, 2009, UTS students announced the creation of their Centennial Video, commemorating UTS' 100 year history.
Centennial Announcements
Art Commission
Karen Lau
The Centennial Art committee is pleased to advise that a jury met on July 7, 2009 and chose the proposal from Karen Lau '03. Her concept, to be developed with student input, will result in a 25" x 50" light box showcasing multiple layers consisting of a line drawing of the school, archival text and a grid of portraits. The piece, to be unveiled at the Centennial Homecoming Weekend, May 29, 2010, is described by Karen as "a celebration of leadership within the school in the past 100 years and the vision they had for UTS." Congratulations Karen!
School Song Contest
Nathalie Siah
By popular vote among the UTS community, Nathalie Siah S6 was selected as winner of the School Song Contest. The winning entry was arranged by Alex Eddington '98 for band, strings, and choir and was premiered at the Centennial Student Kick-Off on September 11th for students and staff; it was also featured at the Centennial Opening Reception on October 1st for the wider UTS community. Congratulations Nathalie!
To hear the school song, click here.
To view sheet music of the school song, click here.
H.J. Crawford Award
Dr. John Evans
The H.J. Crawford Award was created to commemorate UTS' Centennial. H.J. 'Bull' Crawford was the first Headmaster of UTS from 1910-1923. Crawford truly set the tone for UTS with his powerful personality, fine academic background and high ideals. Crawford believed that UTS should be foremost in scholarship and athletics, but above all, in helping to develop well-rounded citizens.
The presentation of the inaugural H.J. Crawford Award was made by Chris Alexander '85, Honorary Chair of the UTS Centennial, at the Centennial Opening Reception on October 1, 2009, to Dr. John Evans '46. The honour is in recognition of significant contributions to the advancement of the University of Toronto Schools through commitment, dedication and volunteerism, and through extraordinary lifetime achievements in contributing to greater society. A prominent citizen of Canada and the world, John Evans continually has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to UTS and its community, and has achieved a high standard of excellence in the world of academia, business and philanthropy over many years.
Dr. Evans' academic achievements include a medical degree from the University of Toronto, a doctoral degree from Oxford University as well as 15 honorary degrees. He is a Rhodes Scholar, a Companion of the Order of Canada, a member of the Order of Ontario and has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, Canadian Business Hall of Fame and the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame. He was founding Dean of the McMaster University Faculty of Medicine, President of the University of Toronto, and Co-Chairman of the Task Force on Canadian Unity. He has served on the board of many iconic Canadian companies including the Chairmanship of TorStar Corporation.
Congratulations Dr. Evans!
UTS Hall of Fame
In honour of the Centennial, this year’s Annual Alumni Dinner included an afternoon reception and induction ceremony for the UTS Hall of Fame, this year honouring contributions to sports. Congratulations to this year’s inductees:
- 1919 Memorial Cup Hockey Champions
- 1961 TDIAA Football Champions
- 1973 TDIAA Swim team Champions
- Don Fawcett ’51, Football, Basketball and Hockey Coach
Centennial Music Composition Competition
After reviewing the entries, the Centennial Music Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the Centennial Composition Competition:
- Strings- Sketches for String Orchestra” by Solomon Douglas’92
- Choir- "Ode on the Mammoth Cheese Weighing Over 7,000 pounds" by Alex Eddington’98
- Symphonic Band- “Casa Loma Variations" by Alex Eddington’98
Congratulations to Alex and Solomon! The music teachers are busily rehearsing these pieces in preparation for the Centennial Music Night on April 24, 2010 (see Events for more details).
