Varsity Athletes Back & Hard At It.
By 25275 Julia Anderson This week the varsity athletes have returned and are working hard for their upcoming OUA seasons. I spoke with Mr. Darren Cates about the return of the athletes and he was thrilled, saying: “It is very exciting to see all of the varsity athletes return to campus from their summer training.…
Recruits Finish Week 1
Recruit Camp Week 2 By 25275 Julia Anderson The recruits have been at RMC for a little over 1 week now. Their drill has improved, through countless drill classes. They are being introduced to physical fitness, and its importance to your careers in the CF. They all completed their first CF expres fitness evaluation this…
Cadet Role Model par Excellence!
24581 OCdt Ashley Bayes – Cadet Role Model par Excellence! By 25275 OCdt Julia Anderson This week I chose to write on a great female role model, and friend at the college, and what a great example she makes for the students around her. 24581 OCdt Ashley Bayes is a fourth year RMC student. She…
Common Army Phase
Common Army Phase Article By 24766 OCdt Gabor “Smokey” Somogyvari Introduction By 25275 OCdt Julia Anderson I spent my summer here in beautiful Kingston, and as everyone returns I hear stories of their summer training and the great experiences they had, and the things they learned. When I heard that Smokey had an article he…
(W) Basketball & Running Teams Preparing Their Sleighs In Summer
The last six seasons have been tough ones for the RMC (W) basketball team. The Paladins broke a 128-game losing streak to record their first regular season win in school history this past year. They finished with one win and 21 losses. All this is not lost on head coach, Brad Schur. Brad has been…
Pirates Commandeer Athletic Complex
VARRRGGGsity FUNdraiser By 24275 Julia Anderson The RMC Varsity coaches traditionally participate in community service and fund-raising for their particular programs, and Patricia Howes, the RMC Varsity Fencing Coach has done a fantastic job of combining these two tasks, in a fun and adventurous environment for kids in the community. For the past 3 summers,…
Vic Mendes: More Than Playing Soccer
RMC Youth Summer Soccer Camp By: 24734 Alex Gagnon “What we are trying to do here is concentrate on the community-oriented portion of the camp. This camp is open to all kids whether they are soccer players or not. We are not here to form elite players but to teach the kids how to perform…
Hockey Captain Up For the Challenge
24662 Jeff Oke (RMC 2010) is a RETP cadet entering his fourth year at RMC. He was recently named team captain of RMC’s hockey team for the 2009-2010 season. He is training to become a MARS officer and is pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering. eVeritas recently had the opportunity to get to know Jeff…
Cmdt Doing His Rounds & Cadets Prepping for Ironman 2009
New commandant, Commodore Bill Truelove recently took advantage of an opportunity to meet informally with the Principal and the various RMCC Deans. Commodore Truelove has been busy making the rounds of the college and expects to touch base with most, if not, all the various departments within the next few weeks. In the photo, left…
CCWO Chiasson – Eyes & Ears for Commandant.
College Chief Warrant Officer Marcel Chiasson, a Land Communication and System Technician (LCIS), came to RMC in 2008. He is originally from Cheticamp, Cape Breton, but was raised in Montreal from a young age. He was promoted to his present rank in 2003 and has two deployments to his credit – Rwanda in 1994, and…
RMC Cadets Support – Advanced Mountain Operations
BRAKE HAND ON….. By: OCdt Nick Goulet As the helicopter rises steadily into the air, you can feel the line in your brake hand get heavier and heavier. The flimsy seatbelt on your lap seems ridiculousl inadequate to keep you in the aircraft, especially considering the furious wind you feel whipping the leg of your…
CF Triathlon National Championship
Cadets & Ex cadets all over the place! By: OCdt Patrick Wheeler The first CF Triathlon National Championship took place on the weekend of the 11th and 12th of July 2009 at Lac Leamy, Gatineau. About 80 Canadian Forces members made their way to Gatineau for the competition. RMC had a strong presence at the…