RMR Saint-Jean

Celebrates the 60th Anniversary

of its Foundation

Founded in 1952, Royal Military College Saint-Jean (RMC Saint-Jean) is celebrating this year the 60th anniversary of its foundation.  The official launch of the anniversary celebrations took place on 18 January, when the College Commandant, Colonel Guy Maillet, announced that the anniversary will be highlighted throughout the year during significant events.

“2012 marks the 60th anniversary of RMC Saint-Jean’s foundation and it is a great opportunity to celebrate this institution’s heritage, its history, founding fathers and graduates”, explained Colonel Maillet, RMC Saint-Jean Commandant.  “We can be rightfully proud of what this institution has become over the years, a true national emblem.”

The official opening of the College took place on 13 November 1952, presided by the Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable Vincent Massey and the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Brooke Claxton.  However, the first 125 officer cadets arrived on 15 September 1952, and 22 September marked the beginning of classes.

The 60th anniversary of RMC Saint-Jean’s foundation will be highlighted during such events as the Freedom of the City Parade, Convocation, End-of-Year Ceremonies, Ex‑Cadet weekend, etc.  The theme of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations will be the common thread and leitmotif during significant activities in 2012. A Gala Diner is scheduled for 13 November 2012 to celebrate the official opening of the College.

It is expected that the various activities will attract a number of Ex-Cadets back to their alma mater.  “We hope to draw members of the original class of 1952 and Ex-Cadets from the classes of subsequent years,” explains Colonel Maillet.  “2012 will be a year of celebration and homecoming.”

The mission of RMC Saint-Jean is to prepare officer cadets for successful careers as commissioned officers in the Canadian Forces by means of its academic, leadership, sports and bilingualism programmes.

Article by Captain Eric Le Marec, RMC Saint-Jean Public Affairs Officer

Photo 1: The official opening of the College took place on 13 November 1952, presided by the Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable Vincent Massey, and the Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Brooke Claxton. His Excellency Vincent Massey signs the “Livre d’Or” in the presence of Colonel Lahaie, the first Commandant, Wing Commander L. Dupuis, Professor H. Laniel and the Minister of National Defence, the honourable Brooke Claxton.

Photo 2: RMC Saint-Jean’s first 125 officer cadets arrived on 15 September 1952, and 22 September marked the beginning of classes.

Photo 3: Founded in 1952, Royal Military College Saint-Jean is celebrating this year its 60th foundation anniversary. The official launch of the anniversary took place on 18 January, when the College Commandant, Colonel Guy Maillet, explained that the anniversary will be highlighted throughout the year during significant events.

Caption: Marie-Claude Leblanc

Photo 4: Founded in 1952, Royal Military College Saint-Jean is celebrating this year its 60th foundation anniversary.

Photo Credit: Caporal Louis Brunet

Soirée du 60e pour les membres du Club Quart de Siècle

Le samedi, 3 novembre 2012, de 19h00 à 21h00, à l'Auditorium Vanier du Pavillon des Sports aura lieu la soirée pour les membres du Club Quart de Siècle du C.M.R. Saint-Jean. Pour tout le personnel et la cohorte actuelle des élèves-officiers. Le Directeur des études et le Commandant présideront cette rencontre.

Le Commandant remettra une mention élogieuse à tous les membres présents du Club Quart de Siècle encore vivants ainsi qu'une épinglette-souvenir du 60e du C.M.R. Saint-Jean.

Tout les élèves-officiers seront présents et participeront à la soirée en relatant, en 4 ou 5 tableaux, des bribes de l'histoire du C.M.R. Saint-Jean: 1952-69 ; 1970-80 ; 1981-94 ; 1995-2012.

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60th anniversary - Gala Dinner

The RMC Club Foundation and the R.M.C. Saint-Jean Ex-Cadet Foundation will hold a gala dinner to celebrate the 60th foundation anniversary of R.M.C. Saint-Jean on 13 November 2012. The event will be held on the RMC Saint-Jean site.

The gala diner will be an opportunity to commemorate R.M.C. Saint-Jean's contribution to developing leaders for the Canadian Forces and Canada as well as to celebrate the past, present and future of this national flagship.

More information on this event will be published as soon as it becomes available.