The history of a school as old as Crofton House is not only a thing of the past, but something that lives constantly through the present. Alumnae form bonds with one another that span lifetimes and even generations. In this edition of the 1898, we have a look at two alumnae whose stories flow outward across their years and others'. We also introduce the school's new alumnae relations officer and highlight some of the resources that are available through the school for reunion planning.

Features

Lycia Trouton '84: Reflection through Art

Since graduating from CHS, 1984 class rep Lycia Trouton has travelled the world pursuing her career in the visual arts. This month she shared some of her remarkable journey with us – one that can be traced out through personal history, several continents, and some early work she did as a student at the school.

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Sheila Bell-Irving '54: Stories that Span the Generations

When Miss Bryan was head of school, many students still had strong connections back to the founding days of Crofton House. The story of Sheila Bell-Irving and her family links all the way back to CHS's beginnings and right into the present.

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Alumnae News

Victoria Holiday Tea at The Fairmont Empress

Alumnae living on Vancouver Island are invited to attend the annual Victoria Holiday Tea at The Fairmont Empress. This wonderful opportunity to meet and reconnect with other Island alumnae will be held on December 7th, so please mark your calendar and RSVP to alumnae@croftonhouse.ca.

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Important Dates 2013-2014

Mark your calendars for these important events for the upcoming 2013–2014 school year.

For specifics on these events, please follow this link.

Class Notes

Please remember to forward any updates you'd like to share with the CHS alumnae community.

Mary Rose O’Callaghan-Doisneau, who we interviewed for the last edition of the 1898, has generously offered her help to CHS alumnae who plan to stay in Paris for an extended time. She can be contacted at thierry.doisneau@wanadoo.fr.

We would like to send our warmest congratulations to Tracy (Chow) Powell ’94 remarried in July of this year.

Joan (Mitchell) Wilkinson ’44 passed away peacefully on October 18, 2013, and is survived by her three daughters Barbara, Sandra, and Anne. To read more about her remarkable life, please follow this link.

The class of 1984 has started planning its 30th reunion. If you'd like more information, please feel free to contact any of the planners:

Monique Badun - monique@moniquebadun.com 
Keirstead Farris - steadyfarris@yahoo.com
Lycia Trouton - lyciawork@gmail.com

Planning a Reunion?

There are a number of facilites available at CHS for alumnae planning reunions. We are also always happy to put you in touch with our archivist, Reto Tschan, who has a talent for digging up interesting facts and photos from graduating classes. As a final note, you are welcome to share photos and stories from your renunions through the CHS website and 1898 newsletter.

Introducing Paula Mohammed

CHS welcomes a new alumnae relations officer, Paula Mohammed, who will be happy to assist you in connecting with the alumnae community, planning reunions, and keeping updated contact information with the school. She can be contacted by phone at (604) 263-3255 (ext. 4207) or by email at alumnae@croftonhouse.ca.

Dec. 7, 12:30 p.m.
Victoria Holiday Tea at The Fairmont Empress

Dec. 20, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Seasonal Social

Dec. 20, 11:30 a.m.
Carol Service

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Class Notes
Read about the significant accomplishments, marriage and birth announcements, and education or career successes of your fellow alum.

Share your Story
Submit your own class note.

Class Reunions

Class Representatives

The Alumnae E-Directory is a great way to stay connected with classmates, other alumnae, and the school. Register and update your profile, volunteer as a mentor or search for a fellow alumnae by profession, geography or class year.