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Friends of Appleby College (United States), Inc.
Corporate body · 2010 - present

On May 31, 2010 under a Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation, The Argus Society Inc. continued under the new name of Friends of Appleby College (United States), Inc. The purpose of the organization is to assist Appleby College constituents residing in the United States in supporting Appleby College's mission. The College's Mission is to educate and enable young men and women to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities.
Gairdner, J.S. "Jock"
Person · 1925 - 1996

John Smith (Jock) Gairdner was born on July 25, 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Gairdner. He attended Appleby from 1935 until graduating in 1942. He donated the J.S. Gairdner Arena to the College in 1969, and the building was officially opened in January 1970. He excelled at athletics during his school years: he was a member of First teams in rugby (football), hockey, cricket and gymnastics. He was a prefect in Powell's House, and in his final year won prizes in maths and science, as well as the Victor Lurdorum trophy. He graduated to the University of Toronto. After serving with the RCAF during World War II, he became an investment dealer, following in the footsteps of his father, James Arthur Gairdner, who donated his estate to the Town of Oakville as Gairloch Gardens. Jock was a Governor of Appleby for many years.
Jock's brother, Jim '37, was a co-founder with Lloyd Percival of the Fitness Institute, and his son Bill '60 (Jock's nephew), was a former Olympic decathlete. Both of Jock's sons, and a grandson are also Appleby alumni. Jock died in 1996.
Gibson, David
Person · 1972 - 1977

David Gibson attended Appleby College from 1972 to 1977. He was an active member of the Argus yearbook team, being the main photographer during his time at Appleby. He was also a Prefect in Powell's House in 1976-1977.
Gillespie, Alex
Person · 1911 - 1915

Alexander Hamilton Gillespie was born on June 5, 1898 to A.G. Gillespie and his wife. Alex was one of the original students at Appleby and attended from September 1911 until June 1915. During his time at Appleby, he played hockey, cricket and rugby, particpated in Hurdles on Sports Day and was involved with the school plays performed by the Dramatic Club. He was also Prefect. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on Aug. 17, 1916. He died in 1941.