Alumni News/Profiles

List of 3 news stories.

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  Alumni Notebook March 2026

  3/18/2026
  Reid Irwin ’17 (Ripley’s)

  
  Reid Irwin has continued to build an impressive path both academically and athletically since graduating from Shawnigan Lake School. After completing his time in junior A hockey, Reid earned a scholarship to the University of Denver before transferring to Colgate University, where he spent his final three NCAA seasons. At Colgate, he served as assistant captain in his junior year and was named captain in his senior year, reflecting his strong leadership and character.
  
  

  Following graduation, Reid pursued professional hockey. While he had multiple playing options, education remained a priority. He ultimately signed with the Belfast Giants of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) in the United Kingdom. So far, in his first professional season, Reid has recorded 19 points in 44 games on a very strong Belfast team.
  
  

  Beyond hockey, the Belfast Giants support their players’ academic growth. Reid is currently completing his MBA in Project Management through Lasell University in Massachusetts, balancing graduate studies alongside his professional career.
  
  

  Reid’s journey highlights the lasting impact of a Shawnigan education and the balance of leadership, academics, and athletics beyond school. 
  
  

  Reid’s Reflection:
  "My time at Shawnigan Lake School was pivotal to my success in both hockey and life. I was provided with the opportunities and resources to grow and truly understand my potential on and off the ice. Shawnigan is an environment that supports you through mistakes while pushing you to become a better community member, leader, and young adult. One of the most important skills I developed was time management. To succeed as a student-athlete at schools like the University of Denver and Colgate, you must effectively balance academics and athletics. Shawnigan equipped me with the tools to do exactly that, and for that I am very grateful."
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  Thank you to our Vancouver 7s Sponsors!

  3/18/2026
  Shawnigan Lake School is a proud supporter of the HSBC Vancouver Sevens. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the Lecky Foundation, and all of our sponsors for keeping the tradition of Shawnigan rugby stronger than ever.

  
  

  The Lecky family’s connection to Shawnigan Lake School is foundational. John M.S. Lecky ’57 (Groves’) was a visionary whose commitment to the School is absolute. 
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  Alumni Notebook December 2025

  12/1/2025
  Founder’s Day 2025
  
  

  Each fall, proud alumni return to campus for Founder’s Day – a chance to reunite, reminisce, and relive their days at Shawnigan Lake School. On October 25, we welcomed more than 200 alumni and their families, past staff, and board members back to campus for a day full of celebration of the Shawnigan spirit.
  
  

  There was a special focus this year on the classes of years ending in five, with the Class of 1975 inducted into the Gold Club, marking 50 years since graduation. The Classes of 1965, 1985 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 celebrated their respective reunions as well. The oldest guest to join us was a member of the Class of ’52.

  Special Founder’s Day events included a Chapel Service where alumni raised their voices to sing the beloved School hymn, “There’s a Voice in the Wilderness.” John Bomans led alumni rowing in the morning, and later in the day the Class of 2005 crew organized by former rowing coach Jason Dorland took a turn on the lake as well. 
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