Alumni

List of 7 items.

• Aaron Chang '94

  Aaron completed a B. Sc. degree at UBC and completed a post-graduate diploma at McGill. Aaron is currently working in the federal government resettlement assistance program to help refugees start their new life in Canada. He enjoys travelling, especially abroad. His passion for travel can be attributed to his fond memories of SJS trips to Europe and the West Coast Trail.

• India Coates '18

  India is currently in a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Management Dual Degree Program at the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business. She is pursuing a career in management. India was heavily involved in public speaking, musicals, Business Club, volleyball, and Student Council during her time at St. John’s.

  
  

  Fondest memory

  One of my favourite SJS memories is when a small group of students from different grades competed at an International Public Speaking Competition in Toronto. The trip was chaperoned by Mr. Vodrey and Ms. Chang; it couldn't have been more fun. SJS has always been a place where you can talk to students in other grades, and the teachers – who are always so supportive – made this trip stellar. SJS builds community through outdoor and educational field trips, which create the foundation to a really unique and wonderful community.

  
  

  Hopes for the Alumni Association

  Always stay unique and be yourself because you bring 'you' to the table. No matter where you go, you will always be proud of your accomplishments by simply doing your best. 

• Claire Corlett '17

  Claire is attending the University of British Columbia and is pursuing a career in TV and film. Her greatest achievement was performing live improvisation at Second City in Chicago. Claire attended St. John’s School from Kindergarten to Grade 12, making her a SJS lifer. While at St. John's, she was Head Prefect on Student Council and participated in Senior Soccer and the school musicals.
  
  Favourite SJS Memory:
  In Grade 2, a student and I were sent to the front office desk to deliver an envelope. On our way back up the stairs, a mock intruder drill took place. We freaked out and ran up the stairs. As I knocked on another classroom’s door of a teacher I barely knew at the time and who didn’t teach me, she invited us in and we felt safe. Although that’s kind of a funny story, I’ve always felt like this about St. John’s: no matter who you talk to, they’re always friendly, caring, nurturing, and inviting. It’s an incredible atmosphere I wish more kids got to experience.
  

  
  Hope for the Alumni Association:
  Since graduating, I’ve visited teachers, students, and classrooms a large amount of times. I hope that the future SJS alumni feel like they can do the same; return back to a place where the people in the school really appreciated them and can’t wait to see what they do next. Graduating high school is such a huge shift in a teenager’s life, and it only gets more exciting and challenging from that point onward. I hope everyone can feel like I do, and that SJS is their second home; always there for them.

• Cameron Ho '12

  Cameron currently works in the investment industry with Fidelity International in Toronto, ON. He completed a degree in Middle Eastern History and Politics at Exeter University. Cameron started at St. John’s School in Grade 4 and served as Head Prefect in his final year.
  
  

  Favourite SJS Memory:
  All of the school trips. learning about government in Ottawa, mountain biking on Vancouver Island and skiing at Manning Park. 

   

  Hope for the Alumni Association: 
  To encourage alumni to stay in touch with the school and each other, regardless of where they are in the world or how long ago they graduated. 

• Patrick Ludemann ’14

  During his time at St. John’s, Patrick was heavily involved in a variety of sports including basketball, soccer and volleyball. 
  
  After completing the IB Diploma Programme at St. John’s in 2014, Patrick attended the University of Western Ontario. He graduated with a business degree specializing in marketing. 
  
  Since graduating, Patrick has chosen to start his professional career in cyber security. He currently works in downtown Vancouver for the world’s leading AI company for cyber security: Darktrace. 
  
  Favourite SJS Memory: 
  
  In grade 11, I was a pivotal member of the first Senior Boys Basketball team that won the SJS Jam (our school's basketball tournament). 
  
  Hope for the alumni association:
  
  To build an alumni culture similar to the one I experienced at university.

• Alex Ninow '10

  Alex has been forging a place for herself in Vancouver's real estate market as a realtor, specializing in South False Creek, Downtown and surrounding areas. After graduating from SJS, Alex studied Political Sciences and History at UBC. In her spare time, Alex remains a sailing junkie.
  
  

  Alex's favourite memory is of the empathy and compassion of teachers, staff and Mr. Hutchinson. She has a lot of gratitude for them and all the experiences they gave her.
  
  

  Alex's hope is to help foster a wider alumni community and network as a resource to benefit alumni, including furthering education and professional enrichment.

• Jackson Wu '12

  Jackson works in sales in the financial technology industry. He graduated from the UBC Sauder School of Business with a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing. Jackson was very involved with the music programme during his time at St. John’s.