R.W. Bro. Steven William Badger, FCF
The Early Years
Steven was born in Hamilton in December 1969. He grew up in Stoney Creek and attended Saltfleet High School on Grays Road. After graduating in 1988 he attended McMaster University and earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science in 1991 and an Honours BA in History in 1993. While at McMaster he also played on the varsity rugby team for 4 years and earned his varsity letter in 1994, captaining the Club team for 2 of those years.
The Argylls
It was also during his time at McMaster that he would join the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada and take up the bagpipes. With the Pipes & Drums of the Argylls he would travel with the band to the US, France and Germany. He would play and serve with the Argylls for the next 20 years.
Teaching Career
In 1995 he attended the Northern College of Education in Abderdeen, Scotland. There he would earn his secondary teaching certificate. While there he also played rugby for the Aberdeen Wanderers rugby football club.
Steven began his teaching career in 1996 and has been with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board since 1998. He has taught grades 10 to 12, History, Civics, English and Law during this time. He has also coached boys varsity hockey throughout most of his teaching career. He currently teaches at Dundas Valley Secondary School.
Family
Steven has 2 wonderful sons, Callum Angus and Kieran Andrew, now at McMaster University and grade 10 at Dundas Valley Secondary School.
Masonic Journey
Steven began his Masonic journey in April of 2004 with Hugh Murray Lodge No. 602, celebrating 20 years a Mason this past April.
He became Master in 2010, followed by sitting in the East in 2014, & 2019 – 2022.
He is also a Past Principal of St John’s Chapter No. 6, sitting in the East from 2020 – 2022.
Additionally, Steven is a member of Godfrey de Bouillon Perceptory. He was initiated into the Royal & Select Masters in June 2024.
Contact
Send email to R.W. Bro. Steven Badger, FCF
He is a member of: Hugh Murray Lodge No.602
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