Baillie House residence

Elements area

Taxonomy

Subjects

Code

Scope note(s)

  • It was over the first year of coeducation that the school decided to give the female students their own House name to rally under. Appleby chose to name this House in honour of the Baillie Family, and in acknowledge of the gratitude to Lady Baillie, whose abiding faith in the school set an example of leadership and support which has been sustained by succeeding generations of her family. The first female boarders lived in the McCraney House with Lynne and Jim Fischer, as well as the creation of an early 'Baillie House' on the first floor of Colley House. Over the school year 1992-93, ground broke for the school's first female residence. Located east of Walker House, the building originally housed 52 students in double rooms (26 rooms). Designed by Gren Weis & Associates, the building measured approximately 25,000 square feet with the estimated cost of $1.8 million dollars. The building also included a drama room in the basement, and three faculty residences: the House Director, Assistant House Director, as well as a single apartment. The choice of the building's location was strategic. It was decided for safety reasons to build away from Lakeshore Road. Secoondly, the school had envisioned to eventually turn Walker House into a second female residence as the demands for boarding would grow with increased female enrolment. The school estimated that it would take a couple years before baillie House was full to capacity.
  • Baillie House officially opened on November 27, 1993, with 40 members of the Baillie Family in attendance. The reception began with refreshments on the main floor lounge and tours escorted by Baillie House boarders. A plaque commemorating the names of all Baillie family members who have studied at Appleby was unveiled by Jim Baillie (class of 1937), the youngest son of Lady Baillie, and his grand-daughter Nancy Unsworth (class of 1999). After the unveiling, guests proceeded to hear the Jazz Choir sing, which included a serenade to Aubrey Baillie (class of 1963) of It Had to Be You. Head of House Melissa Bailey (Class of 1994) spoke on the importance of having a place to call home. Lastly, Headmaster Guy McLean spoke on the vision of the Board in understanding the need of a female residence, as well as the unique relationship between the school and the Baillie Family, which began in 1918 and still continues today.

Source note(s)

    Display note(s)

      Hierarchical terms

      Baillie House residence

        Equivalent terms

        Baillie House residence

          Associated terms

          Baillie House residence

            1 Archival description results for Baillie House residence

            1 results directly related Exclude narrower terms
            Re-Source News Magazine
            F01-S09-SS02-FL20 · File · 1996 - 1998
            Part of Appleby College Fonds

            File consists of the student publication "Re-Source News Magazine" first published in October 1996.

            The 1996 issues include the following articles: Residential life and House updates; United Way Bathtub Race updates; new Pentium-equipped computers in the Library; English and Media Arts teacher David Boyd received a Governor General's Literary Awards nomination; Music Department teacher Paul McCulloch was part of a musical group The Nines that performed at Appleby; Arts Department updates including media arts, painting, drama, dance; prefect update for 1996-1997 year; interview with Director of IT Sheldon Rose and updates to Appleby Computer Network; Middle School updates; line-dancing for United Way; new staff and Faculty; article about minivans - the new family vehicle; football team updates; music and movie reviews; Pumpkin Nite; Cadets; the situation in South Africa and Apartheid; article about faculty member Dr. Clifford Sampson; an article about Steven Biko a South African leader; updates about the cooperative program between Appleby and the Oakland Regional Centre; current fashion trends; an article about the Appleby College Women's Association; swim team updates; updates on the Bubble dome to be installed near Walker House for athletics; and an article about website design.

            The 1997 issues include articles about: House updates; snowboarding; gender stereotypes and technology; student entrepreneurs; an article about Faculty member David Smith also known as 'Mr. Appleby'; Middle School updates; modelling and film industry; updates on school production of 'The Boyfriend'; article by Faculty member David Schaneuk or 'Zuke' about his recent injuries; music and film reviews; update on the hockey team; articles about what makes you laugh and what is humourous; a list of current comedians; prefect updates; Appleby College hosting Round Square Conference; Languange on the Internet including German, French and Spanish; Multicultural Week at Appleby; Student trip to China; Renovation of Powell's House gets approval; updates on the library and resources available on the internet; Student trip to Scotland for Rugby and Field Hockey; a year in review article; an interview of Aubrey Baillie - Chairman of the Board of Governors; an update on the Cadets; updates to computer and server infrastructure at Appleby; and update on the Admissions Office; random photographs of the graduates; and an article by retiring Faculty member Sandra Taylor. There are also articles about the Prince Andrew, The Duke of York visiting Appleby College for the Round Square Conference, the death of Princess Diana; Remembrance Day; Round Square Conference in England; Various school updates including dances and bathtub race; earrings and piercings at Appleby; sports updates including basketball, volleyball, football and field hockey; vandalism issues at Appleby; construction of the new Powell's House residence; new Independent Study Unit (ISU) at Appleby; smoking issues at Appleby; updates on the Appleby Choir and why go to Chapel; and updates to Prefect system.

            The 1998 issues include articles about House updates; fundraising for charity including United Way; Inter-House traditions; co-ed visiting rules for the various residences; School production of Oklahoma; updates to the school uniform policy; sports updates including basketball, swimming, volleyball, hockey, ski team; the issue of cars on campus; the Student Centre; Round Square trip to Northern Thailand; smoking on campus; Middle School updates; respect on campus; various student achievements throughout the year; snowboarding; e.school laptop program announcements; private schools vs. public schools; course changes for next year; sports updates for soccer, softball, golf, rugby and ball hockey tournament; House spirit; updates for 1998 graduates; theft at school; Powell's House Medicine Cabinet returned after being stolen; Walkathon updates; construction of new Powell's House; retirement of Faculty members Mrs. Deb Sewell and Norm Landry; and Drugs at Appleby.