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Corporate body · 1959 -

The Appleby College Foundation was incorporated by Letters Patent on April 23, 1959. It was organized by members of the Appleby College Old Boys' Association (now known as the Appleby Alumni Association).

The purpose of The Appleby College Foundation is to promote and encourage education at Appleby College by way of gifts or donations to or for the benefit of the said College or contributions in aid of improvement of its facilities or by way of the provision of scholarships, fellowships, bursaries or prizes to students attending or proposing to attend at or graduating from the college. This will be accomplished by soliciting, acquiring, accepting or receiving gifts, donations, bequests or subscriptions of money or other real or personal property.

Membership to The Appleby College Foundation (Foundation) originally included all members of the Appleby Old Boys' Association who made a donation to the Foundation, and to any other persons from whom donations are accepted by the Foundation, shall be members of the Foundation for and during the year in or for which such a donation is made. The President of the Appleby Old Boys' Association, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Appleby College and the Headmaster of Appleby College shall be members of the Foundation ex officio as well as being members of the Board of Trustees, Membership could also be granted by a resolution of the Board.

Ex officio members now also include the President of the Parents' Association, the members of the Board of Governors of Appleby College, the life members of the Board of Governors of Appleby College and those former members of the Board of Governors of Appleby College who have completed at least one full three year term as such a member.

The affairs of the Foundation are managed by a Board of Trustees. Originally the Board of Trustees was limited to nine individuals, with six individuals elected from the members of the Foundation. In 1999 this was amended and increased to a total of sixteen members, with The President of The Appleby College Alumni Association, the President of The Appleby College Parents' Association, the Chairman of the Board of Governors of Appleby College and the Headmaster of Appleby College being automatically elected to the Board of Trustees and the remaining twelve positions elected from the members of the Foundation.

Ahern, Frances Robin
Person · 1904-2004

Frances Eleanor Ahern (nee Robin) was born in Toronto on May 14, 1904 to the late Jane Caroline (Reid) and Vavasor Robin. In 1928, Frances joined the staff at Appleby School (now College) as the administrative assistant to Headmaster John Guest as served in this role until his retirement in 1934. That same year, Frances married Appleby Old Boy Arthur “Curly” Henry Ahern (class of 1920). Together they had two children Margot and Nick (class of 1958). In 1953, Frances returned to Appleby College as the administrative assistant to Headmaster John Bell till 1958, and returned from 1961 to 1965.

Frances was a founding member and former director of the Oakville Historical Society where she held positions of treasurer and membership secretary. She was also an executive member of the Oakville Ladies Auxiliary.In 1981, Frances published Oakville A Small Town: 1990-1930 and authored the addendum to Oakville and The Sixteen by Hazel Mathews.

Frances died on March 18, 2004 at age 100.

Colley, T.B.
Person · 1914 - 1949

Thomas B. Colley began teaching at Appleby School in 1914. He earlier studied classics in Britain and at the University of Toronto, and his career in teaching at Upper Canada College from 1903 meant he was an experienced Master. During World War 1, he served overseas. He was also known as a strict disciplinarian. At Appleby he taught Classics and Ancient History and was the housemaster of School House, which later became known as Colley House. During the 1920s and 1930s, he was involved with the Appleby College Cadet Corps. Thomas Colley died on Sept. 2, 1949.

Richardson, Fran
Person · 1961 - 1999

Fran Richardson was a faculty member at Appleby College from 1961 to 1999. He taught Mathematics, English, History and Geography in the Junior School, and later tuaght Mathematics and Computer Studies in the Senior School. In addition to teaching, Fran coached hockey, cricket, basketball, tennis, and soccer; coordinated the extracurricular ski program; was Housemaster of the Junior School residence in Colley House (1969-1971) and Housemaster of Walker House (1976-1984). In 1989, Fran did a teaching exchange at Trinity Grammar School in Sydney, Australia and throughout his time at Appleby held various titles: Assistant Headmaster of Administration (1983-1995), retired from teaching in 1995 and was appointed Director of Alumni Relations (1995-1999). In 1989 Fran became an honourary Appleby Old Boy.

Person · 1944 to Present

Aubrey Baillie ‘63, former Chairman of Appleby’s Board of Governors, is one of three generations to attend Appleby College. He was born in 1944 to Frank W. and Marion Baillie (nee Moodie). His father is the late Frank Baillie ’31 (also a former chairman), his uncle Aubrey Baillie ’27 also attended Appleby, and went onto become a Board of Governors chairman from 1989 to 1997. Upon stepping down as Board of Governors Chairman in 1997, Aubrey became chair of the Appleby College Foundation.

Aubrey attended Appleby from 1955-1963 and was Prefect and Head of Powell’s House. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1967 with an B.A. (Hons) in Business Administration, and received his CA certification in 1970 through Clarkson Gordon & Co. With over 30 years of experience in the investment business, Aubrey has held a variety of senior positions at BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and its predecessor companies including President and Chief Operating Officer (1976-1986 and 1990-1994). More recently he has served as a Director at BFGP Limited and Executive Chairman of Newport Partners GP Inc.

Aubrey first joined Appleby’s Board of Governors in 1971 as an ex-officio member as vice-president of the Old Boys’ Association (now called the Alumni Association). He was first elected to the Board in 1976. During this time, he has served as the treasurer and chair of the finance committee. Aubrey was elected Chairman of the Board in 1989. He has also chaired the committee for governors and the development committee.

Aubrey has overseen several transformations at the school during his tenure as Chairman. These include: four auctions which raised more than $700,000; transforming Appleby from an all-boys school to a coeducational school; narrowing the school’s curriculum from Grades 4-OAC to Grades 7-OAC; the Women’s Association becoming the Parent’s Association; the Health/Athletic Therapy Centres being built; Baillie House being built; the Foundation endowment doubling; the Appleby choir tours Europe; the Whippet (parents’ newsletter) being established; increasing exchange programmes available to students; Appleby becoming a member of the Round Square; a campus computer network is established; six new faculty homes are built and Appleby opens a World Wide Website on the Internet.

Audrey was awarded the Mags Shorey Award in Volunteerism in 2012.

In 2012, Aubrey and his wife Marsha acted as the Honourary Co-chairs for the Centennial Gala Auction.

In 2017 Aubrey stepped down as the Chair of the Appleby College Foundation and once again became Chair of the Board of Governors. He served as Chair until June 2020.

Aubrey and his wife Marsha have three children, Julia, Aubrey ’92 and Samantha ‘99.

Person · 1934 - 2005

David 'Digger' Smith '53 was an Alumni (Class of 1953) and Faculty member from 1957 to 1998.

• Entered Appleby 1944 in grade 4; graduated from grade 13, 1953
• Prefect in Powell's 1952-53; quarterback of 1st football 1951, 1952 (captain); 1st hockey 1951, 1952,
1953; 1st XI Cricket 1950, 1951, 1952; badminton 1951; Sr. Gymnastics team 1951, 1952, 1953; Lieutenant in the Cadet Corps, 1953; won the Williams Prize, 1950
• Graduated to Trinity College at U of T; graduated 1957
• Returned to Appleby to teach, 1957; began teaching.English in middle and junior forms; took over coaching the First Football team through to 1980; assistant coach to D. M. 'Skin' Dewar with First Hockey; by 1959 was head coach of First Hockey (until 1962)
• 1959, married Barbara Joan Wilkinson, at Galt, Ont., on August 8
• 1959-60, moved into Senior School teaching
• Housemaster of Powell's, 1961-78
• Dave's coaching led more or less directly to the demise of the 'Little Big Four' (UCC, SAC, TCS and Ridley) league in football and other sports. Prior to 1967 Appleby Firsts played the LBF's second teams, because Appleby wasn't thought to be competitive at the highest level. But his 1967 First Football team played an undefeated season against other schools. This achievement led to the formation of the so-called Little Big Six, which incltrded Appleby and Lakefield College School.
• David did a year's exchange in England 1985-86, with Maurice Sheen coming to Appleby
• For many years he organized and ran Sports Day
• Director of Alumni, 1989-95; gave up teaching shortly after his appointment as Alumni Director; assisted Fran Richardson in alumni relations, 1995-97
• David was member for many years of the Toastmasters Club (Fran Richardson might be able to give you more info about his 'outside-school' interests and activities)

  • He passed away on August 14, 2005 in his 71st year.
van Nostrand, Innes
Person

Innes Van Nostrand has been the Principal of Appleby College since 2012.

Stevens, Katherine 'Kitty'
Person

Katherine 'Kitty' Stevens, nee Guest is the daughter of Appleby College co-founder John Guest.

Walker, Gladys
Person · 1882 - 1971

Gladys Walker was born in 1882 to Sir Byron Edmund and Mary Alexander Walker. She was the fourth of seven children. She married John S. H. Guest (1874 - 1953) and they had four children: David G. "Dadie" born in 1908, John S. born in 1911, Elizabeth N "Betty" [Osler] born in 1914, and Katherine M "Kitty" [Stevens], born in 1917.

Boytchuk, Borys
Person

Borys is a music teacher at Appleby College.

Willis, Peter
Person

Peter was elected to Appleby College Board of Governors in 1994. Peter co-chaired the 1992 Appleby Auction Acquisition Committee with his wife Eve; served as a member of the Upper One Annual Fund volunteer team in 1991-92; was a Special Gifts Chair in the 1994 Annual Fund; chaired the Junior Year 1993-94 Annual Fund team; served as General Chairman of the 1996-97 Annual Fund; and has been a keen supporter of the school’s Bursary Fund since he became an Appleby parent. In 1997, he was appointed Chairman of the Board.

Peter and his brother Michael are co-owners of Equipment Sales and Service Ltd., through their holding company, Highway Equipment Rentals Limited, of which Peter is President. ESS distributes large mobile equipment and replacement parts to mining, construction, forestry and municipal industries.

He was instrumental in building Appleby’s reputation and the sense of community during his tenure as Chairman. He oversaw the introduction of the e.school@appleby program and the construction of Powell’s House and Willis Hall, and provided the inspiration for Appleby’s inaugural Fine Wine Auction in 2001. Peter and his wife Eve were strong supporters of Appleby’s sports teams and arts group and actively took an interest in all aspects of student life.

Peter and Eve are the parents of Jodie ’96 and Simon ’01.

Wickens, Percival
Person · [19-] - 1937

In 1934, Percival Wickens was appointed Appleby’s second headmaster. Born in England, Wickens attended the University of London where he specialized in mathematics. During the Great War he served in the Royal Naval Air Squadron and was distinguished for his abilities and became a prominent flight instructor. He was frequently requested to pilot distinguished passengers such as Generals, Ministers, and Royalty across the
English Channel. Before his appointment to Appleby, Wickens was Assistant Master at St. Alban’s School in Brockville. In 1922, the growth of the School warranted the division of science and mathematics as distinct teaching roles which had previously been taught by Mr. Whittington. Thus, Wickens joined the staff of Appleby as mathematics teacher and soon became Housemaster of the New House (now Colley House) in 1923. In 1925, he succeeded the Rev. Mr. Blyth as Housemaster of Powell’s House.

Wickens is best remembered for approaching all activities with enthusiasm, dedication, strict discipline and electrifying power. Whether it was teaching cricket, dramatics, organizing Continental tours, or the Argus, everything was done with precision and efficiency; his personally motto was, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.”

Sadly, on June 14, 1937, Wickens lost his battle with cancer and passed away. Even though, Wickens’ service as headmaster lasted a mere three years, John Guest fondly commented in the 1938 Argus these words - “I know that as long as Appleby stands, it will be the greater and finer for all the work and love that he [Wickens] expendedupon it so nobly and ungrudgingly."

Brown, Brad
Person · 1940 - present

Edmund Bradley 'Brad' Brown was born on May 10, 1940 in Toronto. He attended Appleby College from 1949 to 1954 and went on to finish his secondary school studies at the University of Toronto schools. He did not graduate at Appleby College but is considered to be in the Class of 1959. At Appleby, Brad was a member of the school's Coronation Choir, who were invited to Britain by the Commonwealth Youth Movement to perform in the Coronation celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II.

Brad chose marketing as his career and after graduating from the University of Western Ontario, he joined Lever Brothers and later General Foods where he spent 10 years in positions of Product Manager, Group Product Manager and New Business Development Manager on many of those companies' largest and most successful brands. Brad later founded his own consulting company and later advertising agency, both of which had many blue chip companies as clients. Brad still consults periodically for his long time clients Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Suncor.