Torch - Fall 2014

2014 Destinations & Areas of Study

ONTARIO (58%) 69 Brescia University College..................................2 McMaster University..........................................1 Queen’s University...........................................27 Ryerson University.............................................2 University of Guelph...........................................1 University of Guelph-Humber.............................1 University of Toronto........................................ 10 University of Waterloo........................................4 Western University........................................... 18 Wilfrid Laurier University....................................2 York University...................................................1

CANADA (13%) 16 Concordia University..........................................1 Dalhousie University..........................................2 McGill University................................................6 Quest University Canada....................................1 St. Francis Xavier University...............................1 University of British Columbia............................1 University of Calgary..........................................1 University of King’s College................................2 University of Victoria..........................................1 Central Saint Martins University of the Arts London.....................................................1 Hong Kong Polytechnic University......................1 King’s College London........................................2 Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland..................1 University College London..................................1 University of Arts London...................................1 University of St. Andrews...................................1 INTERNATIONAL (7%) 8

UNITED STATES (21%) 25 Columbia University...........................................1 Cornell University. .............................................1 Harvard University.............................................1 Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.....................................................1 New York University...........................................1 Otis College of Art and Design...........................1 Rhode Island School of Design...........................1 Southern Methodist University...........................1 Stanford University............................................1 University of California, Berkeley........................4 University of California, Los Angeles..................2 University of California, San Diego.....................1 University of Michigan........................................1 University of Pennsylvania. ................................2 University of Richmond......................................1 University of Southern California. ......................2 University of Tampa. ..........................................1 University of Virginia..........................................1 Vassar College...................................................1

Arts/Humanities/Liberal Arts (29), Arts and Science (5), Business Administration/Commerce (24), Civil Engineering (1), Computer Engineering (1), General Engineering (2), Engineering and Science (dual degree) (1), Engineering Science (1), Mechanical Engineering (1), Systems Design Engineering (1), Creative Writing (1), Environmental Design (1), Fashion (2), Film and Media (1), Fine Art (1), Instrumental Music (1), Interior Design (1), Kinesiology (2), Law (direct entry) (1), Management Studies (1), Marine Biology (1), Mathematics (1), Media (2), Medical Science (3), Medicine (direct entry) (2), Media, Information and Technoculture (10), Nursing (1), Nutrition (1), Pharmacy (1), Product Design (1), Science (16), Textile Design (1), Gap Year (2). Total: 120 Areas of Study

Mikaela Preston University of Pennsylvania, VIPER Program By age 17, Mikaela was a published scientist in the Canadian Young Scientist Journal for her independent research on renewable fuel. At the Canadian Wide Science Fair in 2014, she received several medals—including the Gold

Heather Sigurdson Harvard University, Liberal Arts

In her graduating year, Heather was the recipient of both the Senior Athlete of the Year as well as the Suzanne Curtis Memorial Trophy at Havergal, which is awarded to a student who has achieved athletic excellence in many sports, standing above

Medal for Scientific Excellence and a Manning Innovation Award—for her work on biohydrogen fuel, which, she says, she could not have accomplished without the support of her teachers at Havergal. When she wasn’t at her home laboratory, Mikaela could be found on the slopes with the school’s snowboarding team or discussing important issues with the debate team. In fact, her love of debating led her to create and lead a Middle School Debating Club in Grade 12. Today, she is studying sustainable energy science and engineering at the University of Pennsylvania in the exclusive Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) program.

all other athletes in the school. During her nine years at the school, she became a diverse athlete as she played on the field hockey, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, basketball, hockey and softball teams. Heather took on the role of Sports Prefect in her senior year, which helped her to develop leadership skills by organizing sports-related events and helping other students refine their athletic skills. Outside school life, she played volleyball with the Leaside Volleyball Club. Heather is currently studying Liberal Arts at Harvard University, where she was recruited to play on the school’s NCAA Division 1 Volleyball team.

Kendra Wong King’s College London, Medicine

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Kendra took full advantage of the Havergal experience during her 12 years at the school. She participated in various clubs and music ensembles, including the band and orchestra, and was a member of the swim team and Student Council. In her graduating year, she

was Student Council Prefect and Co-Head of Beatstock, a student-organized music event in support of one of the school’s community partners. Kendra participated in two of Havergal’s Global Experience excursions, which gave her an international perspective that helped her to solidify her decision to pursue a career in healthcare. Kendra also volunteered with Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and earned a Gold Award through the Duke of Edinburgh’s program for community involvement. She is currently studying medicine at King’s College London.

Call Heather Colwell at 416.482.4703 or visit www.havergal.on.ca/support

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