The 天美传媒 Alumni Association and the Development & Community Relations Office are excited to welcome our community to another year of gatherings, tournaments, and networking opportunities. Many of our events are open to the entire 天美传媒 community, including alumni, families, and friends, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Explore this year鈥檚 lineup of alumni events below, and be sure to follow us on social media, & for updates and photos.

If you have any questions about any of the events listed, please email Dominic Zimmermann or Kyle O’Genski.

Alumni President Chris Boyd recently attended the Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders Congress 2026 in Uruguay, alongside Mr. Zimmermann, Mrs. Roder, and Br. O’Neill. The congress brought together members of the global Edmund Rice community for days of reflection, learning, and renewed commitment to service.

Here is his reflection of one of the most memorable moments of the trip.

Pedro Algorta, survivor of the 1972 Andes plane crash, stood before us and shared the story of how he and 15 others survived horrific conditions and unimaginable odds for 72 days in the mountains.

What struck me most was Pedro鈥檚 humility. Any suggestion that he had done something extraordinary was quickly redirected. He insisted that they simply did what anyone would do to survive. They put themselves to work. They worked as a team. They focused on what needed to be done in that moment, one day at a time.

He also reflected on how mountains are a metaphor for the hardships we all face in life, and how he has faced many more since the Andes. Yet he also spoke about loving the mountains and how he still enjoys spending time in them. He said that he does not like feeling vulnerable, but that vulnerability is part of the human experience. That acceptance, and the ability to continue moving forward despite uncertainty and hardship, can help create meaning and balance.

Pedro鈥檚 presentation was one of many inspiring moments during the Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders Congress in Montevideo and Buenos Aires, where we connected with passionate educators and leaders from around the world.

Another moving experience was visiting programs supported by Stella Maris College. On their website, they state: 鈥淲e are part of the Edmund Rice family, and as members of the network, we are committed to responding to the call of the marginalized.鈥� Their school and alumni community have put those words into action. They fund and support two youth centres and an elementary school called Santa Margarita, located in La Cruz de Carrasco.

These programs serve children and teens facing extreme poverty, trauma, and limited access to education. In communities like La Cruz de Carrasco, access to a safe and caring educational environment can not only improve lives, but likely save some as well.

Their work inspired reflection about our mission as alumni within the 天美传媒 community. The experience challenged us to ask: Can we do more, not only for our current students, but also for young people on the margins around the world who deserve opportunities to learn and thrive?

The answer was yes.

For a start, our Alumni Association has partnered with Rotary to help enhance, furnish, and fill the middle floor of Santa Margarita鈥檚 new building with children by March 1, 2027, while continuing to support the needs of our own students and families.

A final thought from Pedro, who attended Stella Maris alongside most of the young men aboard that flight:

鈥淲hen standing at the foot of the mountain, and it鈥檚 unclear how high it is 鈥� start walking.鈥�

Our 天美传媒 Alumni Association is gearing up for another exciting year of gatherings, tournaments, and networking opportunities. Most of our events are open to our entire 天美传媒 community, including family and friends.

Special thanks to our Alumni Association Executive: Chris Boyd, Ashley Grewal, Joe Thierman, and Alice Roder for their leadership and dedication in making these events possible.

We look forward to reconnecting, reminiscing, and creating new memories together. Explore this year鈥檚 lineup of alumni events below, and be sure to follow us on social media, , for updates and photos. If you have any questions about any of the events listed, please email Dominic Zimmermann.

Excited to announce our upcoming 11th Annual Alumni & Friends Ultimate Tournament event in support of the Ferdie Carrion Memorial Bursary! Join us for a day of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. All skill levels welcome!

Funds raised will go directly to the Ferdie Carrion Memorial Bursary, helping to make a difference in our community. Let鈥檚 make this event a success!

Date: Oct 5th, 2024
Pool play from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Playoffs from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Entry Fees:
$10 per person (current students)
$15 per person (alumni)
BBQ Lunch by donation

To register, visit the link below.

Email Joe Muise if you have any questions.

Congratulations Sam But!

天美传媒 alumni Sam But (Class of 2015) competed at the World Ultimate Championships in Gold Coast, Australia as part of Team Canada Mixed. The team had a highly successful tournament, finishing with a record of 8 wins and 2 losses to bring home silver medals.

Sam got his start in Ultimate at 天美传媒 in grade 10 and has continued to maintain a strong connection to the program, helping to coach the senior team over the past two years.

Go Knights Go!

Sam, in his senior year in 2015