Annual Legacy Breakfast

On October 20, 2021, RSGC invited our 28 alumni fathers who have sons at the school back to campus for the annual Legacy Breakfast. While we couldn’t have a formal breakfast in Ketchum Hall or the annual group photo on the Headmaster’s Porch, we did snap individual shots and send the dads off to work with breakfast to go. We also asked them what it means to them to have their sons at the school where they hold such fond memories. Here are some of their responses.

John Sayers ’87

I am proud, thrilled and thankful to see Richard enjoy RSGC as much as I did, to be proud to wear the uniform I was proud to wear, and see him thrive at RSGC. I always felt it was a special place, and his experiences there confirm I was right.

Stephen Beatty ’86

I've often said that the gift of sending me to St. George's was the best gift my parents ever gave me. That I am able to give my sons the same gift is really special to me. There's an added component for me, of course, that I get to watch the young men they're becoming from a front row seat, but what's more important to me is that I know they are surrounded everyday by such amazing adults. This is the best school I've ever known and I am so grateful that my sons can come here.

George Thompson ’88

I’m grateful. RSGC has continued to evolve into a competent and safe institution for our boys to grow during complex times. Sebastian is benefiting from the community—and no doubt he will develop life-long friendships in addition to benefiting from an excellent education to send him into university years and beyond.

Ugo Bizzarri ’89

We didn’t choose RSGC for our boys. Paolo (’21) chose it for himself, and Alex (’25) followed him. But it’s not surprising that the same small and down-to-earth community appealed to them in the same way it did to me back in the day. I had no idea how important the school would be to our family. It makes me very proud.

Daniel Tecimer ’93

I always look back on my RSGC years with fondness. Now, my two sons are lucky enough to get to experience what I did. It’s amazing how some of the same teachers and coaches I had are now teaching and coaching the next generation of Tecimers. This always makes for a healthy debate at the dinner table on which Tecimer Mr. Evans thinks is a better soccer player. Finally, when I get that monthly bill describing what new trinket Will or Evan just had to buy at the Dragon’s Lair, it brought back memories of my dad rolling his eyes when a similar bill for me made its way to the house.

David Bentley-Taylor ’94

We are thrilled to have Andrew at RSGC. I have such fond memories of my time at the school. It’s wonderful to see Andrew embracing the school and the opportunities that come with it. We look forward to watching him grow and develop life-long friendships at the college.

Mark “Sparky” Andersen ’94

It’s very special to have this shared experience with my sons. The school has changed, but so much has stayed the same, so we have that common bond.

Dan Mitchell ’99

It’s pretty special to see my son thrive at the school and to watch him form those lifetime friendships like I did two decades ago.

David Gibbs ’95

I feel that attending RSGC has strengthened the bond the boys and I have together. We regularly share stories of what the school used to be like and what it’s like now. While the renovations may have made the school look different, the learning, the friendships, the love and care from the staff, and the pride that comes with being a Georgian haven’t changed. Knowing that they are known and loved at RSGC, as I was, gives me a tremendous amount of pride as I watch them grow from children to young men.

Toby Gibson ’97

Having Hunter at the school gives me great comfort, especially knowing he's being welcomed into an extended family that will support and enhance his academic growth and life journey moving forward. I’m also honoured that I am able to participate in legacy events, so Hunter and I can develop a shared understanding of what it means to be a Georgian. It felt like a homecoming being on campus with him, and it brought back years of good memories. I'm excited for the positive journey I know Hunter has ahead.

Tim Pacaud ’96

It is with immense pride that I watch my son grow and follow his own path in life. Whatever he chooses to do, we will always share the experience of being a Georgian.