What’s Inside


THE BERMUDA HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES


Mariette Savoie, President Janet Kemp, Vice-President Janice Witkowski, Treasurer Linda Parker, Head of School and Secretary Germano Botelho Kimberley Caines Chris Harris Erich Hetzel Alison Hill Andrea Jackson Geraldine Kempe Kevin Monkman Kevin O’Donnell Brian Quinn Sara Schroter-Ross Trudy Snaith Chris Swan Kevin Taylor


Lacey Fraser, PTA President Keil Gunther, Co-Chair Alumni Esther Young, Co-Chair Alumni


Torchbearer is published by the Advancement Office of The Bermuda High School for the alumni, parents, friends and students of the School. Its purpose is to inform and inspire the School’s community and to acknowledge the many accomplishments of the BHS family.


Advancement and Alumni Affairs Office


Jennifer Burland Adams, Director of Advancement Minta Watson,


Advancement Officer Julie Butler,


Communications Manager Contributors


Jennifer Burland Adams ‘95; Julie Butler ‘93, P’26; Peter Backeberg P’22, ‘25; Susannah Frith ‘P23, ‘27.


Editor and Layout Peter Backeberg, Shooter and Scribe Productions Ltd.


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School Updates News, sports and scholarships


Saying So Long Mrs Downey retires after 43 years


14 Off the Stage 18 Students who design the Play


Campaign Success School reaches fundraising goal


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28 22 Student Travels


Alumni Profile Best friends in Science


Alumni Updates Catch up with classmates


28 Tri-Alumni Triathletes shine on the world stage Educational experiences abound


Torchbearer Spring 2018


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