The Tradition Continues​

It is our pleasure to announce that Jeffrey (Jeff) Kahane ’89 has been chosen as the recipient of the Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award – the highest honour bestowed by STS upon its alumni.This award was established in 2003 to recognize eminent alumni who have made an outstanding contribution to our school. Each year, STS showcases a former student who has stimulated new ideas or developments, shown exceptional dedication, creativity, or leadership, and who has truly represented the spirit of STS – Nil nisi optimum.

Welcoming a First Nations Elder and Knowledge Keeper to our campus is a cornerstone of our commitment to reconciliation. It is creating profound opportunities for our students and teachers to learn, grow, and connect. This special relationship is a beautiful example of how Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is actively working towards a more equitable and inclusive society.Students in every grade, K-12, in a multitude of subjects and activities, had the opportunity to spend time with and learn from Saa'kokoto throughout the 2022-2023 school year. After a wonderful inaugural year, we look forward to continuing this beautiful partnership long into the future.

Even though Ben Mercer ’95 is responsible for a walking path used by tens of thousands of Calgarians every single day, he admits that he didn’t see his own journey leading to a career in landscaping and construction.“I was a bit of a late bloomer and hadn’t figured out what I wanted from life by the time I graduated from STS. In high school, I worked for a landscape company, and then I went to the University of Calgary and studied philosophy for law.”