Beyond the Gates

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 first place. John also tells the story behind the introduction of Dorset Carol at the annual Carol Service, the tune and lyrics to which are still second nature to generations of Old Boys.

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 university playing career with the Western Mustangs in 2009, retiring as the all-time passing leader in Canadian university football. He takes over this year as Head Coach at Western University, after serving for 13 years as Head Coach at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he won U SPORTS Coach of the Year three times. Michael has appeared in the Vanier Cup as both a coach and player and remains connected, both to St. Andrew’s, and to the lifelong friends he made during his time on campus.

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 memories from campus, discusses some of the key people who shaped his Andrean experience, and reflects on how moments and lessons learned at St. Andrew's have stayed with him through the years.

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.