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Thomas H.B. Symons at his 90th Birthday

Group photo from Thomas H.B. Symons' 90th birthday party.

Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith ‘91, Trent University President and Vice-Chancellor Leo Groarke, Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien ‘10, Peterborough-Kawartha MP Maryam Monsef ‘03, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell with Tom Symons at his 90th Birthday Celebration held at Trent University on May 25, 2019. View the full album of photos from this birthday celebration event.

Tom Symons with the Class of 1966.

Members of the class of 1966 with Thomas H.B. Symons during a special reunion celebration, June, 2019.

Tom Symons with Trent's first graduate class at a convocation event.

Members of Trent University's first graduating class gather around Thomas H.B. Symons to celebrate Trent's 50th convocation, June, 2017.

A segment from a feature on Thomas H.B. Symons produced by YourTV in 2005/06.

Thomas H.B. Symons with Trent/Fleming Nursing students.

Thomas H.B. Symons in Trent University's 50th Anniversary parade procession.

THB Symons

Thomas H.B. Symons attends the book launch of Trent University: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence by D’Arcy Jenish.

Thomas H.B. Symons at Trent University convocation.

THB Symons

Thomas H.B. Symons at a Trent University unveiling ceremony.

Thomas H.B Symons at Trinity College, University of Toronto, 1947-1951

Trinity College, University of Toronto, 1947-1951

Thomas H.B Symons, President - Designate Trent University, 1961

President - Designate Trent University, 1961

Thomas H.B. Symons, Graduation, University of Toronto, 1951

Graduation, University of Toronto, 1951

Thomas B.H. Symons at Trent opening

Trent University opens - October 17, 1964

Thomas H.B Symons speaks as Trent University opens - October 17, 1964

Trent University opens - October 17, 1964

Thomas H.B. Symons in his office at Rubidge Hall.

Trent University core administrators in 1964. Thomas H.B. Symons second from right.

Thomas H.B. Symons with Charles K. Fraser (Chair of the Board of Governors) in 1962.

Tom B.H. Symons looking over model

Thomas H.B. Symons and Christine Symons looking over a model of Champlain College in 1964.

Tom B.H. Symons at the controls of excavator

Thomas H.B. Symons at the controls, breaking the ground for Champlain College.

Tom B.H. Symons breaking the ground

Thomas H.B. Symons breaking the ground for Champlain College.

Tom H.B. Symons at Trent's first convocation

The first convocation - 1967.

Tom H.B.Symons shaking hands

Thomas J. Bata with Thomas H.B. Symons at the opening of the Bata Library, September 1969.

Tom H.B. Symons running with group in 'Hike for Hundreds' event

Thomas H.B. Symons and Curve Lake Chief Dalton Jacobs lead 205 hikers on an eleven mile walkathon over the frozen landscape from Champlain College to Curve Lake to raise funds for sports and recreation at the reserve, January 27, 1968

Tom H. B. Symons inducted into the Order of Canada in 1976

Thomas H.B. Symons appointed Companion of the Order of Canada in 1997.

Tom H. B. Symons inducted into the Order of Canada in 1997

Thomas H.B. Symons inducted into the Order of Canada in 1997.

Tom H.B. Symons interacting with students

Thomas H.B. Symons interacting with students.