Welcome to the Fall 2023 edition of Thrive, Holland College Alumni Insider.
Published and distributed just four times a year, each edition includes discounts, perks, contests, stories, and important news just for Holland College alumni!
As a student at Holland College in the early 90s, Jeff did his on-the-job training in the aerospace industry, and he loved it so much that he never left. Thirty years lated, Jeff has had an incredibly successful career, now hold the position of Vice-President and General Manager of StandardAero-Atlantic.
In December 2022, Jeff suffered a life-changing tragic accident that almost cost him his life, and he has spent every day since fighting to regain movement. Nearly a year later, Jeff continues his battle, remains positive, and has some wisdom to share.
Arnold Bagnall purchased his Holland College grad ring when he completed the Electronics program at the age of 19 in 1974. Fast forward several decades, a couple of cross-provincial moves, and a few career shifts later, and Arnold's ring was nowhere to be found. Now 70 years of age, Arnold believes the last time he saw his ring was 15 or more years ago.
On a warm day in late August of this year, the alumni office received a phone call from Mark MacLeod, a grad of the Aquaculture program, letting us know he had found a Holland College ring buried in the ground while working in the Kensington area. The ring was solid gold with a peridot gemstone and had the year 1974 and the initials AB inscribed on it. When staff in the alumni office went through the list of all '74 grads, they determined that Arnold Bagnall could be the only possible owner of the ring.
The alumni office connected Mark and Arnold and the two
met so that Mark could hand the ring back to its rightful owner. Arnold couldn't believe what he was hearing when Mark told him what he had found, and was shocked to be reunited with the Holland College grad ring he hadn't seen in many years.
Congratulations to Hannah Day (Early Childhood Care & Education, class of 2023), who was the winner of our 2023 Grad Contest!
By following Holland College Alumni on social media, Hannah won a set of Beats Studio3 headphones!
On behalf of all of us at the Holland College Foundation and Alumni Office, congratulations to Hannah!
Download the Holland College Alumni app, available on iOS and Google Play, and register for your card electronically.
Or email alumni@hollandcollege.com and request to have a physical card mailed to you.
Stay connected by updating your email, mailing address, phone number, and employment information with the Holland College Alumni Office – we love hearing from you! Drop in to see us at 281 Kent Street in Charlottetown, or contact us at alumni@hollandcollege.com / 902-566-9303.
As an alumnus, you have access to perks and discounts including oil, memberships, insurance, and a credit card! Check out new discounts added from Red Island Cider, Olde Dublin Pub, and Vital Kinetics!
