Reunions 2019

Story appeared in the 2019 issue of QMS Connections Magazine.

BY HAYLEY PICARD, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

2019 marked the 60th year since the Class of ’59 tread the halls at QMS, so they came together during Alumni Weekend to reconnect and share colourful stories of their high school years. Thank you for joining us this year ladies, we were grateful to meet you in our continuing efforts to strengthen the links in the QMS chain.

Class of ‘59

L-R: Isobel Simons (née Stainer), Patricia McLellan (née Gunnarson), Dola Boas (née Mitchell), Susan Scott (née Dickinson), Marlene Gibson (née Dahl), Leone (Lee) Braby (née Smith), Ann Williams (née Lee), Merilyn Baldwin (née Ward), Jennifer Ferguson (née Leney), Laura Graves (née Smart).

This year’s Strawberry Tea brought out many beloved members of our QMS community including Eileen Peltier (Faculty 1981-2004), Hilary Nixon (1981-1986), Sarah Milne (1981-1987) and the iconic Shirley Burr (Equestrian Head Coach 1961-1998).

This year, alumni and staff set out to enjoy the flavours of the Cowichan Valley on a fun wine tour with Cheers Cowichan. Hats on head, these intrepid explorers did their best to sip their way through samples from some of Cowichan’s best wineries. Tough work, but someone has to do it.

QMS teacher and alumna, Elisabeth Ruiter (Christensen, ’96), shared her ongoing love of QMS with daughter Chelsea (’30) during Alumni Weekend activities.

QMS apologizes for any incorrect identification. Alumni are identified by their maiden names unless otherwise noted.