Hall of Fame

Congratulations to STMC's 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees!

The Hall of Fame was founded to honour the alumni, staff and friends of St. Thomas More Collegiate who exemplify what it means to be a "Knight" through their personal achievements and/or service to STMC. They represent what is best in the STMC community, and offer our present-day Knights both pride in our past and inspiration for their future.

We will begin accepting nominations for the next slate of inductees soon.  Stay tuned for details!

2010 Inductees

Brother Owen Cassidy
Faculty member since 1991

Inducted for his dedicated 50+ years of service as a Christian Brother and his unique and permanent contributions as a devoted teacher, coach, missions coordinator and photographer extraordinaire.

 

Brother Ron McKenzie
Principal 1970-72

Inducted for his lifelong service as a Christian Brother, his important contributions to STMC as principal, and his continued example of lthe charism of Blessed Edmund Rice through ongoing service at soup kitchens and correctional institutions.

 

Doug and Jean Witzel
Parents of Chris ('93), Adam ('96), Jordan ('00) and Jessica ('06)

Inducted for their outstanding record of support, innovative contributions such as initiating the first Dinner Auction and the Knights Club, and their history of engaging others in support of STMC.

 

Joyce Codron
Mother of alumni Mark ('71), Kirk ('73), David ('74) and Eric ('78)

Inducted for her continuous presence and loyal support of STMC since 1966, her ongoing community service work for Girl Guides , and her support of new moms and babies at the local community center.

 

Kevin MacDonald
Alumnus, class of 1978. Trustee and Former Board Chair

Inducted for his athletic achievements in high school and college, and his extraordinary service to STMC as a Trustee and chair of its Board of Directors, which were critical to protecting the school's future.

 

2008 Inductees

Mr. Ron Crosato
Honorary Alumnus

Recognized for his Service to STMC, and for his commitment to coaching.

 

Brother John F. Gale
Administrator 2000-2006

Recognized for his leadership, strength and dedicated service to STMC.

 

Mr. Rich Goulet
Alumnus ’64, Staff

Recognized for his teaching and coaching at STMC.

 

Brother Hugh. B. O’Neill
Alumnus ’71, Staff, Administrator

Recognized for his accomplishments as a teacher and administrator at STMC. Brother O'Neill is currently the Province Leader for the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers North America.

 

2006 Inductees

Brother Ted Basset
STMC Faculty Member & Resident, ‘61 to present

Inducted for his accomplishments as a devoted STMC teacher, administrator, and groundskeeper. Brother celebrated his golden jubilee in 2005 (50 years of dedication with the Christian Brothers).

 

Brother Peter Paul McNiven
Faculty Member & Resident, ‘65 to ‘68

Inducted for his accomplishments as a devoted teacher and administrator during STMC's very difficult early years. Brother celebrated his golden jubilee in 2006 (50 years of dedication with the Christian Brothers).

 

Dr. David Diemert
Alumnus ‘88

Inducted for his accomplishments as a STMC student, athlete, and for his leadership in research against the infectious Hookworm disease.

 

Mr. Steve Power
Alumnus ‘73, Father of Jake ‘01, Jared ‘04

Inducted for his accomplishments as a devoted alumnus, parent, volunteer and infectious supporter of STMC when its future looked bleak.

 

Mr. Bill Davidson
Alumnus ‘73, Father of Alexandra ‘10

Inducted for his generosity and dedicated service to STMC especially during the legal challenge that threatened the very existence of the school.

 

Mr. Peter Ogilvie
Alumnus ‘90

Inducted for his accomplishments as an extraordinary athlete, twice participating in the Olympic Games for Team Canada, and for continuously exemplifying the qualities of a true Knight.

 

2005 Inductees

Mr. John Burnell
Faculty & Administrator 1966-2004

Inducted for his accomplishments as a devoted STMC teacher and administrator, in which roles he always went beyond the call of duty.

 

Mr. John Kozak
Faculty Member 1979 to 2000

Inducted for fostering his own unique spirit of generosity and enthusiasm, which is still alive today at STMC.

 

Mr. Les Knapp
Alumnus ‘77

Inducted for sharing Blessed Edmund Rice's vision of helping those in need, in his case by parenting foster children for almost three decades.

 

Brother Charles Slattery
Principal 1972 to 1978

Inducted for his accomplishments as Principal, in which role he created a unique spirit that characterizes STMC to the present.

 

Brother Wayne McIntyre
Principal 1960 to 1966

Inducted for his accomplishments as the first Principal of STMC, in which role he nurtured the growth of Catholic secondary education in Burnaby.

 

Bro. William Carrothers
Principal 1978 to 1984

Inducted for his accomplishments as Principal, in which role he oversaw an era of growth and academic accomplishment at STMC.

 

Mr. Sid Landolt
Alumnus ‘81 | Chair, “A Place for All Time” Campaign 2003-2007

Inducted for his generosity and dedicated service to STMC especially during the legal challenge that threatened the very existence of the school.

 

Mr. Ben Hieltjes
Alumnus ‘81

Inducted for outstanding athletic achievements as a basketball and football player at STMC and as a lacrosse player who was inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and the Whittier College, CA Sports Hall of Fame.