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 Board Secretary Germano Botelho Kimberley Caines-Best Crystal Clay Vicky Coelho Lesley Cox Erich Hetzel Kevin Monkman Kevin O’Donnell Brian Quinn Sara Schroter-Ross Trudy Snaith Chris Swan Kevin Taylor


Keil Gunther, Alumni Chair Claire Burnard, PTA Chair


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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 Minta Watson,


Advancement Officer Julie Butler,


Communications Manager Contributors


Julie Butler ‘93, P’26, ‘30; Peter Backeberg


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


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School Updates News, sports and scholarships


Taking the Mantle Primary Department has New Head


18 Focus on Sport 19 New Vision for PE Department


Future Education STEAM Curriculum Takes Hold


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24 21 125 Years of BHS


Elizabeth Kitson Tribute to Community Leader


Alumni Updates Catch up with classmates!


30 Thank you! Annual Appeal and other Donors Timeline of the School’s Development


Torchbearer Fall 2019


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