The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced today that LCC’s Willard Boyle ’41 has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in developing the sensor used in digital cameras. Dr. Boyle shares this award with George E. Smith & Charles Kao.
LCC is fortunate to count Dr. Boyle among its alumni.and is an inspiration to young scientists.
Congratulations!
A failure by LCC standards, Canadian short-story author Stuart McLean ’65 showed off his grade 11 marks at the student assembly only a few short days ago. In the Memorial Gym, a few gasps could be heard as his 20%s, 30%s, and 40%s from his old report cards were shared with the audience.
Beyond the grades, a more shocking truth could be found; this man was a successful author, teacher, and radio host. After discussing his uneventful childhood and exciting present, Stuart McLean began to read from his most recent book. The crowd listened on the edge of their seats, anticipating the delightful hilarity that is the signature of each of his stories.
Afterwards, a few brave souls asked the question of whether or not his stories were based on reality. He replied with a smile, explaining that although each character was in fact a creation of his own thought, the underlining message and importance of childhood innocence has always been a universal truth. Ending on a good note, he reminded us that although his stories are fiction, they each have basis in reality. For Stuart McLean, his character “Sam” is slightly reminiscent of his LCC past: a boy who is not quite sure if he has a place in the world. –Meg Peters ’09 (Pre-U ’10)
How fitting that LCC students arrived in India for the 2009 International Round Square Conference on the occassion of Ghandi’s 140th birthday.
Today is India’s official “Day of Non-Violence.” Wouldn’t it be great if the world celebrated this kind of day EVERYDAY!?
Dawn Levy, Pre-University Director
Field day was an awesome day for the entire Junior School. Everybody got to participate and build friendships with members of their house. The team spirit and sportsmanship was evident, everyone was cheering loudly and enthusiastically for their teammates.
Whether it was jumping on a blow up pirate ship, dribbling a soccer ball while dressed in oversized clothing, balancing a tennis ball on a spoon, passing a giant ball from one teammate to the other or playing Pictionary, it was an enjoyable day and would not have been possible without the support and hard work of our teachers who planned this event.
Leading Woods House to a victory in the competition were Samuel Golberg and Olivia Hecht. Their good team work and effort brought gave them first place with 45 points. A round of applause should also be given to Beveridge and French house for coming in second and third. All participants should be congratulated for their hard work.
Other highlights of the day included the warm sun, the icy cold TCBY and the refreshing water sprayed on all of the students by Mrs. Rother!
–Zachary Shine ’15 (Junior School Head Boy) and Leah Salzman ’15 (Junior School Head Girl)
Planting a tree means being a leader. Anyone can be a leader in their own way. Some people feel like a leader while planting a tree because by doing that you are creating a new beginning for the world and the people who live here. Planting a tree means helping yourself and the world. Plus you have a great time doing it. –Brooks Reid-Constantin ’17