Recognizing Outstanding Alumni
The Case of Distinction Story
Based on the concept initiated by of former principal Jim McGugan, a Case of Distinction committee was established, by the alumni association in 2002. The mandate was to identify and honour former King City Secondary/Composite School students who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement and have made a positive contribution to their local communities, their country or the world.
When selected, the inductees are honoured at a special ceremony on the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving weekend, when they are inducted into the Case of Distinction. As part of this ceremony, the inductee's picture, biography placed in one of the cases, which are prominently displayed in the school foyer. It is hoped that their accomplishments will serve as an inspiration to present and future students of KCSS.
To qualify for consideration, an individual must meet the following criteria:
• Completed a minimum of one year full-time attendance at King City Composite / Secondary School
• Demonstrated outstanding achievement in their chosen field that has been recognized by professional peers or the community at large
• Provides a positive role model for young people
Acknowledging
These former KCSS students have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in their professions, local and national communities, and around the world. Their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to present and future students. See all inductees: COD Inductees.
2025 Inductee
On September 20, 2025 the COD inducted Dave Haggith.
Michael "Pinball" Clemons introduced Dave and joined in the family photo after the ceremony.
See King Weekly Sentinel article about the ceremony.
COD Inductee Speakers — back row L to R: Bob Gardiner, Dorothy Engelman, Jung-Yul Kim, Cindy Payne-Frostad, Terry Hoover, Lorie Cunti. Front and center KCSS teachers Rebecca DeMille and Val Maniatis.
King City Secondary School Hosts Inspiring Alumni-Student Forum with help from Personalized Alternative Education (PAE) students
COD Inductee Speakers Forum
The event, held on Thursday, May 15, brought together Grade 11 and 12 students with inductees to the school's Case of Distinction, a longstanding initiative celebrating distinguished alumni. Over 100 students attended each session throughout the day, listening to and engaging with alumni from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
Click to read online or download Full Circle Article.
2024 Inductees
On September 21, 2024 the following were inducted to the COD.
2023 Inductees & friends
Mike Kitchen, Lesley Holmes (representing the late Bill Kitchen), Jane Henshaw, Catherine Sampson (representing the late Tim Henshaw) — Bob Gardiner, 2019 inductee Hans Hansen, Jung-Yul Kim, Ian Kai.
2022 Inductees
— In Memoriam —
Sadly these inductees have passed away.
Read more about their extraordinary lives.