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Pursuit of passion results in Blakelock hall of fame induction By Nathan Howes OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF When you pursue your passion, you have the potential to spawn success in others. Those are words T.A. Blakelock High School principal Kevin Caughlin chose to describe the impact made by its newest Hall of Fame inductees -- Leith Clark and Dr. Alan Brown -- at their induction. "Much like Thomas Blakelock himself, who persevered to carve out a life in Canada and devoted many years of dedicated and distinguishing service to our community and province, our graduates have gone on to become successful contributors to society," said Caughlin. The Blakelock Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to recognize the accomplishments of Blakelock graduates in their fields. "I'm sure all of our inductees, including our two (newest) very special graduates, would say their high school years at Blakelock helped prepare them to reach their goals," said Caughlin. "They surely would not have imagined when they were students that today they would be honoured graduates in this hall." When describing Clark, Caughlin said every suburban girl need only to look to her to realize that dreams can come true. Clark is renowned internationally for her connection to the fashion industry, and was a part of this year's Toronto Fashion Week. Graduating from Blakelock in 1998, she went to Ryerson University for journalism. "I've got to say I didn't enjoy my time here and I'm sure quite a lot of you feel the same way," said Clark, receiving a loud round of applause from students. "I feel like I spent a lot of my time hoping somebody would take me seriously." "I never really thought about photography or anything like that as a possible career for me. I feel like I was really good at arguing so everyone always kept talking about law," said Clark. "I was only arguing because I wasn't very happy." Clark began her fashion career in 2000 at British Vogue e in London, England. Since then, she has styled for Knightley, Emily Mortimer, Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams. Caughlin had a discussion with parents prior to the ceremony, and said one of them remarked that their son is the man he is today because of Brown, and how he saved his life. Born in England and a graduate from Blakelock in 1966, Brown is the medical directorof Child,Adolescent and Family Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry at OakvilleTrafalgarMemorialHospital (OTMH). He received his honours B.Sc. in Biology and Psychiatry from McMaster University in 1970 and his M.A.Sc. in applied psychology from the University of Waterloo award, (as) I can only think that there are many others who are more deserving than I am," said Brown. "Many of the people that I've admired in life never received awards. They've been every-day people struggling normally with challenges." "Ever known how disappointing it is when something bad happens and no one is there to share it with? Or ever watch a funny movie by yourself? Not so funny," said Brown. "When something bad happens and no one to share the pain with you is obviously much more stressful." 25 · Friday, November 25, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Dr. Alan Brown various publications such as Vanity Fair, Jane e and Interview. She has also collaborated with some of the fashion industry's top photographers, including Karl Lagerfeld and Mario Testino. In 2005, she founded and became the Editor-inChief of the fashion magazine, Lula. Her celebrity clientele includes Keira Leith Clark in 1973. He received his M.D. from McMaster in '79. "Last time I looked out here I think I was getting a diploma many, many years ago. 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