Past, Present, Future Program

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the celebration of Havergal’s 125th birthday. The arts have held a special place at Havergal since 1894, and our performances this evening will showcase our school’s immense artistic talent. Guests tonight will also see how our values of integrity, inquiry, compassion and courage are embedded into the very fabric of the Havergal education.

Integrity : The young women in this event have prepared tirelessly to produce these glorious performances. They agreed to work hard, helped one another succeed and supported one another in preparing and rehearsing. Through these actions, our students have demonstrated how to perform with true integrity. Inquiry : During the creative process, students have had to question and discover their own interpretations of the musical score, using inquiry to inform what you will hear this evening. Compassion : Music has been shown to increase empathy and compassion. The young women you see before you tonight have shown great compassion in their openness to listen to one another and share in the musical experience. Courage : Stepping on to the stage at Roy Thomson Hall certainly takes courage. The skill to perform in public will support the growth of students in their ability to speak publicly, present themselves proudly and take on leadership roles both within and beyond our ivy walls. Music was an integral part of my own Havergal education, and I recall standing on this same stage at Havergal’s 100th anniversary, singing and playing proudly. As I look back and reflect on the ways music at Havergal has helped me become the woman I am today, I hope the current Havergal students will do the same as they participate in this milestone performance.

Martha Cohen Simmons 1999 Chair of the Board of Governors, Havergal College

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