Beyond the Gates

We’re celebrating Canada Day by sharing this conversation with the man in charge of one of Canada’s top junior hockey leagues. Commissioner of the Western Hockey League, Dan Near ’99 talks about his unique and unexpected career path, from the National Hockey League to the WHL, and everything before and in-between. Dan gives us an evaluation of the opportunities and challenges ahead for the WHL and...

It’s another two-parter this month, featuring a couple of Old Boys whose time on campus started before their time as students. In this episode, Paul Perrier ’01 reflects on lessons learned from his parents, Bob and Ann, and how their teachings and encouragement influenced his unconventional education and career path. Paul, who was recently named Chief Sport Officer at Golf Canada, also explores hi...

It’s another two-parter this month, featuring a couple of Old Boys whose time on campus started before their time as students. In this episode, Mike Foy ’97 discusses his family’s connection to St. Andrew’s dating back to when his father, Aubrey, accepted a position as Head of Music at SAC in 1976, and continuing to this spring, as Mike’s son becomes the second generation of the Foy family to don...

Host John Sandham discusses leadership on campus with his classmate, Rory McGuire ’13, tracing Rory’s journey from Grade 9 New Boy to Head Prefect and Varsity Hockey Captain in Grade 12. Along the way, Rory discovered new interests, made lifelong friends, and gained clarity on his path forward, earning the respect and trust of his peers in the process.

Our guest on this episode is a man who has spent parts of six decades working at St. Andrew’s: John Clements . First arriving at SAC in 1976, John shares stories of music, sports, excursions, and even some on-campus mischief during a conversation recorded in a familiar location on campus: Memorial Chapel. You’ll hear about an unexpected turn of events that led John to consider St. Andrew’s in the...

This month's episode is actually  two  episodes, featuring conversations with a pair of classmates, teammates, and friends. Michael Faulds ’02 was the facilitator for one of, if not, the greatest football team in school history: the 2001 Varsity Saints, who went undefeated in CISAA play en route to a victory at the Golden Horseshoe Bowl played at the SkyDome in Toronto. Michael concluded his unive...

This month's episode is actually two episodes, featuring conversations with a pair of classmates, teammates, and friends. Donnovan Bennett '02 has enjoyed a hugely successful career in sports media, working with The Score, Sportsnet, and CBC across multiple platforms. He was also a multi-sport athlete, Prefect, and all-around highly engaged five-year Andrean. In this episode, Donnovan shares memor...

Direct from Los Angeles, it’s Stephen Amell ’00! Stephen and host John Sandham ’13 dive into Stephen’s first foray into acting on our very own Ketchum Auditorium stage, including how a faculty member kick-started his prolific career. You’ll also hear how Stephen's approach to transition periods between roles has evolved over the years, and why he is a believer in the “Macbeth Curse."

In this inaugural episode, Head of School, Kevin McHenry, reflects on his journey to St. Andrew’s, the evolution of the college under his leadership, and the relationships, challenges, and transformational moments that have shaped his tenure. Host John Sandham ’13 guides a candid conversation recorded shortly after Kevin announced his retirement in 2027.