St Johns Ravenscourt School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Back: Mr. Stemshorn, Fraser, Walton, Brook, Cottick, Mr. Petrencik. Front: Meredith, Arnett, Purdy, Sprague. This year’s SJR Senior Basketball team acquired a coach, Mr. Petrencik, and by the end of the season, he had whipped together a pretty fair team. However, our squad was hampered by such things as play rehearsals, and hockey games, but in spite of this, the team, with the help of Mr. Petrencik, and Mr. Stemshorn, managed to put together a string of victories. Dave Purdy and Randy Arnett, the forwards, combined on most occasions to score, and were helped by Mike Brook, Clark Fraser, and Mike Walton, the rebound trio. It was the most successful season in SJR’s Basketball history, and the team has really enjoyed it. This was due to the excellent coaching received from the master-minds.

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Back: Mr. Wellard, Lewis, McCreanor. Front: Richardson, Flintoft, Newbound, McEwen. The team got off to a very poor start this year, partly due to lack of games, lack of practise, and a lack of players. They did, however, succeed in progressing steadi¬ ly from their first lambasting by Norwood to a point where they could easily have beaten them with a one more solid line, later in the season. As they were greatly in need of players, the team never could reach a peak, and consequently, were the underdogs throughout the season. The whole team would like to thank Mr. Wellard, Mr. Bredin and Bill Ramsay for all their help and coaching throughout the year. 43

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Ji c,e 9 p or is 90c . ay Json J Cc ouse This year it has been hard to instill spirit throughout the House in athletics. Not saying that we have been lacking in House spirit, but our new membership was only a few juniors, limiting the clay from which we can mold fresh spirit. However, the old spirit continues to exist and exert an influence in the House. Our aspirations suffered a big set-back when we lost senior football by one point to Young — never underestimate a soccer player! Our junior football team came on strong to win, but our intermediates came third, not because of a lack of effort, but a shortage of players enthusiastic enough to face the rigors of football. In soccer, the seniors came last, losing to Hamber and tying Young. The juniors tied with Young for a second place standing. In hockey, we fought hard, gaining 3rd place, and finishing second in junior. Our hidden talent is soon to break loose on the basketball court, and everything being equal I am optimistic. Track and Field and baseball remain, and I am sure there will be a good showing by everyone in the House. A scheme for introducing Academics as a House compe¬ tition was made—points are given or removed for those attaining or not attaining a required average. The Master’s Shield should become more of a realization. Finally, I would like to thank Mr. Wellard and Mr. Glegg for their efforts and support. J Can il}ey Rick Matthews House Captain. JL Ol4SC Hamber, although not a House of outstanding athletes, showed enough spirit and determination to capture a good share of the title this year. Although overpowered in football, the seniors won soccer and were well on their way to winning hockey when this was written. The intermediates won football; the juniors won soccer and and were second in football. Basketball and Track and Field should add more points to our score, and with the introduction of scholastic achievement as one of the determining factors, Hamber looks forward to a good showing this year. I would like to thank most of the members of Hamber House for their spirit and cooperation this year, and I feel that when we get all the members of the House working together, our success will be insured. Mr. Waudby was a staunch supporter and we thank him. I have no doubt that Hamber will always be a force to be reckoned with. Good luck. Craig Lamb House Captain. ouse There were many new additions to the school this year, and among them, the inclusion of scholastics to the House point scheme. A very even balance in teams this year, the games were often hard-fought but not always deserving victories. Coming out on top of senior football, we placed second in junior and senior soccer. Hockey rolled around right before exams, when the ice was on its way out, and there we placed 2nd. We still have basketball to play, and Track and Field and baseball have of yet to be settled, but there, too, the competition is sure to be balanced and rugged. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our House Master, Mr. Ainley, and my prefects, Randy Arnett, Peter Hunter, Pete Hammond and Jamie Mc¬ Donald, for all their help in organizing the teams this year. It has been a very great privilege to be House Captain, and I thank all members of Young House for their contributions, whether in athletics or scholastics, and I hope that it leads to the Master’s Shield at the end of the year. 45 Derek Funnell House Captain.