Five decades later, the class of 1969 looks back

If there is one lesson I learned from this reunion, it is to say to students today: don’t give up.

Previously called Montreal West High School, Andrew Caddell writes that much has changed at his old school, now named the Royal West Academy. He's pictured far left with former classmates at their recent reunion.Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

September 25, 2019

MONTREAL—I attended my 50th anniversary high school reunion here over the weekend. I helped organize it, which is a paradox, because I disliked high school. For one thing, I attended the same school for 12 years, from kindergarten to graduation. Familiarity does breed contempt, and cons...

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