Hill Academy “Pride Pack Raffle” 2009
Help us support our dedicated student-athletes who pursue excellence athletically, academically and personally. The Hill Academy is conducting a school raffle with 10 exciting prizes. Proceeds from the raffle will go the Hill Fund to support our academic and athletic programming at the Hill Academy.
Please click here to view a description of the prizes available. Tickets are being sold for $10.00 by Hill Academy Students and Staff. The draw will take place May 29th, 2009. For more information on our raffle contact Danielle Sabourin at dsabourin@thehillacademy.com.
Thank you to all our generous sponsors who kindly donated items towards the raffle!!
The Jammer Classic
The Hill Academy is a proud of sponsor the Jammer Classic "In Memory of Jamieson Kuhlmann. The Classic runs Friday April 10th - Sunday April 12th at Cherry Beach Sports Fields in Toronto. All of the proceeds go to the benefit of Children's Wish Fund. Come out and enjoy some great lacrosse!
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Jamieson Kuhlmann Memorial Fund
10535 Islington Ave
Kleinburg, ON
May 30, 2008
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008, Jamieson Kuhlmann, a grade ten student athlete at The Hill Academy, died as result of an accidental injury, sustained while playing lacrosse, a sport he loved so deeply.
We, at The Hill, are shocked and profoundly saddened by his loss.
There are many emotions, thoughts, and feelings that are resonating throughout our school as we grieve his passing. The predominant one, though, is how lucky we all are, to have had Jamieson in our lives. His actions, his determination, humility, and sense of humour have all contributed and taught us so much. I believe that these influences will continue. We, at The Hill, are committed to keeping these memories alive, and to passing them on to future student athletes as part of his legacy.
Jamieson quietly took a prominent role in our lives. He was always a figure of energy and fun, his academic performance was consistent and creative, and his coachability, work ethic, and achievement in his sport was exemplary.
He did not shy away from a challenge, he did not cut corners, and he never made excuses. He was insistent on making things better for himself and better for others. He knew he was given a second chance and he was making the best of it, truly a lesson for us all.
Our sincerest sympathies go out to Michelle and Mark and Sharon, his Mother and Father and Step Mother and to the rest of his family and friends.
A service celebrating Jamieson’s life took place this past Tuesday. Many inspirational, reflective, and humorous presentations were made, some from our staff and students.
The family and we at The Hill have decided to establish a registered charitable fund in his name to provide scholarships at The Hill on an ongoing basis. Mark and Michelle and Sharon will sit on the board of the foundation as they will continue to be part of The Hill family and to build on Jamieson’s legacy.
Kathryn Lockyer, a lawyer and a parent of a student athlete at The Hill, has offered her services and has worked through the details. For those interested in contributing, payments can be made in the name of The Hill Foundation/ Jamieson Kuhlmann. Charitable receipts will be issued.
I would also like to acknowledge Gary Rosenbach, President of The New York Titans Lacrosse Club who was the first donor with the sum of $5000.00. The New York Titans are the team that Patrick plays for. It was extremely generous and will serve as a springboard for the fund.
Many people have stepped up in this time of sadness. Kent Ward, an Anglican minister, and a parent of one of our student athletes, was with us to offer support Tuesday morning and throughout the day. Our staff and students spent the day at the hospital supporting the family. They are such an exceptional group of individuals. David Sherbino, a pastor and a specialist in grief counseling, conducted a very useful session with our students and staff yesterday. He and his colleague will be available to students and staff on an ongoing basis, if needed, as everybody tries to work through this tragedy. Patrick, Brodie, and Robin McGuire have been with The Hill House students continually in the evenings. Dan Noble, who was very close to Jamieson, has been in constant contact.
If there is a silver lining, I feel strongly that our school members, and extended family, have taken the qualities and values that The Hill represents to a more meaningful level. Parents, staff, the community, and student athletes have seized every opportunity to offer and provide support. Thank you so much.
“Jamieson. We sorely miss you. We thank you. You will be with us forever.”
Peter Merrill, CEO, The Hill Academy,
pemerrill@thehillacademy.com
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