The Lisgar Alumni Association promotes and celebrates the traditions of Lisgar Collegiate Institute by assisting the former faculty and students in maintaining linkages with their past, with each other, and with the current faculty and students of the school.

Not yet a member? With a tax-receiptable donation of at least $175, your Life Membership will help ensure that current students and staff have the extra funds necessary to enhance academic life, support continued production of our informative newsletter, contribute to the upkeep of Lisgar’s Alumni Auditorium, help maintain the school’s archives, and much more! If you prefer to make a smaller contribution, of $40 or more, you will be recognized as an Annual Member.

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175th Anniversary Reunion

Close to 1,500 alumni came out the weekend of May 4-6, 2018, to reconnect with Lisgar!

The festivities got underway Friday with a variety night in the auditorium and a pub night in the gym.

On Saturday, there were school tours, decade rooms, an opportunity to meet former teachers, musical performances, and more – all followed by a dinner and dance at the Shaw Centre.

On Sunday, the tours and decade rooms continued and eleven new members were inducted into Lisgar’s Athletic Wall of Fame.

The reunion’s Friends of Lisgar campaign raised more than $146,000 for much-needed upgrades to Lisgar’s Alumni Auditorium.

Weekend Program

Friends of Lisgar Donors

Friday, May 4
5:00 – 9:00 PM	Registration / Open House Pick up your name tag and any tickets you purchased and explore the old school ahead of the evening's events, including classrooms set up with displays of photos and archival material from each decade.
7:00 – 9:00 PM	Reunion Opening / Variety Night – $20 (Alumni Auditorium) Join us as we officially open the weekend with brief words from Lisgar’s current Principal and special guests, then sit back and enjoy a series of performances from talented students and alumni – including impressionist and comedian Rich Little. Performers: Lisgar Symphonic Winds, Valdy (1962), Vlad Shvartsman (1992), Peter Perez (2018), Jeannie Smith (Ferguson, 1968), Abbey Sugars-Keen (2020), Neil Rau (1984), Steve Groves (1967), Rich Little (1957). Masters of Ceremonies: Joe Kirby (2000) and Luiza Savage (Chwialkowska, 1992).
7:00 – 11:00 PM	“Blue and Grey” Pub Night (Gym) Have a drink or two while reconnecting with fellow alumni. Musical entertainment will include Lisgar grad and renowned singer-songwriter Valdy (1962). Cash bar.
9:15 – 11:00 PM	Trivia Night – $10 at the door (Cafeteria) Play against current students in a fun yet competitive trivia contest featuring questions about the school and its alumni, as well as on a range of general knowledge topics. Please check in around 9 PM or immediately following the Reunion Opening / Variety Night. Teams of four maximum—we can help you make a team. Prizes. Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, May 5
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM	Registration / Open House Didn’t make it on the Friday night? Pick up your name tag and any tickets you purchased, and set off to explore the old school, including classrooms set up with displays of photos and archival material from each decade.
9:00 – 10:30 AM	Teachers’ Breakfast (teachers and staff only) – $15 (Officers' Mess) Did you teach or work at Lisgar? Reconnect with old colleagues over a buffet breakfast before meeting former students.
10:00 – 11:00 AM	School Tour with David Jeanes – sold out Discover things about Lisgar and its architecture that you surely never knew. Lisgar grad David Jeanes is President of Heritage Ottawa.
10:30 – 12:00 noon	Meet the Teachers (Officers' Mess) Looking to reconnect with a special teacher? This promises to be the best moment to track him or her down.
12:00 noon – 2:00 PM	Lunch – BBQ (Outdoors) Grab a bite on the Mall and keep a look out for old friends and classmates.
12:45 – 2:45 PM	Musical Performances (Alumni Auditorium) Lisgar’s award-winning musical ensembles continue to be among the best in the city, if not the province. Symphonic Winds, 12:45 – 1:30 PM. String Ensemble, 1:45 – 2:00 PM. Symphony Orchestra, 2:00 – 2:45 PM.
1:00 – 2:00 PM	School Tour with David Jeanes – sold out Discover things about Lisgar and its architecture that you surely never knew. Lisgar grad David Jeanes is President of Heritage Ottawa.
3:00 – 4:00 PM	School Tour with David Jeanes – sold out Discover things about Lisgar and its architecture that you surely never knew. Lisgar grad David Jeanes is President of Heritage Ottawa.
6:00 PM – 12:00 midnight	Reception and Dinner / Dance – $125 (Shaw Centre) Head just across the Canal for a reception and sit-down dinner. After dinner, dance the night away with fellow alumni from eight different decades. Master of Ceremonies: Rosemary Thompson (1983).
Sunday, May 6
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM	Registration / Open House Haven’t picked up your name tag yet? Don’t miss your last chance to explore the old school and visit the various displays.
9:30 – 10:30 AM	School Tour with David Jeanes – sold out Discover things about Lisgar and its architecture that you surely never knew. Lisgar grad David Jeanes is President of Heritage Ottawa.
10:45 – 11:45 AM	School Tour with David Jeanes – sold out Discover things about Lisgar and its architecture that you surely never knew. Lisgar grad David Jeanes is President of Heritage Ottawa.
12:00 noon – 1:30 PM	Athletic Wall of Fame Induction (Gym) Welcome eleven new Lisgarites to the school’s Athletic Wall of Fame, which honours those who have made notable achievements in the world of sports and athletics. The ceremony will be immediately followed by an informal reception to which all in attendance are invited.

	Flag Raising and Student Assembly
	Friday Night Open House
	Reunion Opening and Variety Night
	Blue and Grey Pub Night
	Meet the Teachers
	Saturday Open House and BBQ
	Dinner and Dance
	Sunday Open House
	Athletic Wall of Fame Induction

Supporter ($75–$149)	Mention in newsletter
Sponsor ($150–$749)	Engraved name plate affixed to a seat in the refurbished Alumni Auditorium, as well as mention in newsletter
Patron ($750–$1,499)	Name permanently displayed on the Lisgar 175th commemorative board in Lisgar’s main entrance, as well as name plate affixed to a seat in the refurbished Alumni Auditorium and mention in newsletter
Benefactor ($1,500+)	Special commemorative medallion, as well as name permanently displayed on the Lisgar 175th commemorative board in Lisgar’s main entrance, name plate affixed to a seat in the refurbished Alumni Auditorium, and mention in newsletter

Supporter ($75–$149)	Mention in newsletter
Sponsor ($150–$749)	Engraved name plate affixed to a seat in the refurbished Alumni Auditorium, as well as mention in newsletter
Patron ($750–$1,499)	Name permanently displayed on the Lisgar 175th commemorative board in Lisgar’s main entrance, as well as name plate affixed to a seat in the refurbished Alumni Auditorium and mention in newsletter
Benefactor ($1,500+)	Special commemorative medallion, as well as name permanently displayed on the Lisgar 175th commemorative board in Lisgar’s main entrance, name plate affixed to a seat in the refurbished Alumni Auditorium, and mention in newsletter

Andaz Ottawa Byward Market (map)	A limited number of rooms will be available for the nights of May 4 and 5 at a rate of $209 plus taxes. Reservations should be made here.
Cartier Place Suite Hotel (map)	Economy One Bedroom Suite: One bed in the bedroom and one double pull-out sofa in the living room, fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher), dining area and balcony. $139 plus taxes (regular rate $189). Superior One Bedroom Suite: One Queen size bed in the bedroom and one double pull-out sofa in the living room, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, dining area and balcony. $149 plus taxes (regular rate $199). Two Bedroom Suite: One Queen bed in the master bedroom, two twin beds in the second bedroom, and one double pull-out sofa in the living room, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, dining area and balcony. $189 plus taxes (regular rate $239). Reservations should be made at 613-236-5000, using the preferred rate name Lisgar 175th Reunion.
Lord Elgin Hotel (map)	A limited number of rooms will be available for the nights of May 4 and 5 at a rate of $189 plus taxes. Reservations should be made by May 1 at 1-800-267-7298 or by email at reservations@lordelgin.ca, indicating you are part of the Lisgar Collegiate 175th Reunion.
The Westin Ottawa (map)	A 15% discount is being offered to Lisgar Alumni for the reunion weekend, for on-line bookings only. Reservations should be made here.

The Lisgar Alumni Association promotes and celebrates the traditions of Lisgar Collegiate Institute by assisting the former faculty and students in maintaining linkages with their past, with each other, and with the current faculty and students of the school.

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