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

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JUUuyJJ SENIOR PREFECTS STANDING, Left to Right: M. Payne, T. Barroll, T. Knight, P. McCreath, G. Thomas, S. Searle SEATED: G. Schwartz, J. Hutchings, Mr. Schaffter, D. Denmark, L. Jacklin. JUNIOR PREFECTS LEFT TO RIGHT: I. MacD onald, R. Mitchell, D. Nicolson, D. Spaith, Mr. Bredin, R. Hutchings, B. Thornton, B. Spooner. 39

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FOURTH ROW: Kernahan, Harvey, Bowden, Krueger, Ferguson, D. Searle, Stewart, Spaith, H. Thomas, N. Kobrinsky, Allison, Mardon, Dampier, Bennett, Hutchison, Haworth,J. Kobrinsky, Finlay. THIRD ROW: Mr. Shepherd, Leach, Cherewan, Beech, Jacob, Young, Gervais, Hjartarson, Miller, Barton, Taylor, Flett, Freeman, Klassen, Ubell, Ramsay, Reimer, Chant, Henderson, Young, Mrs. Ainley. SECOND ROW: Barkman, Nesbitt, Edwards, Wood, Rosenblat, Fast, Prall, Gillis, Dyke, Christie, Macdonald, Ramsay, Roulston. FRONT ROW: Jakovic.Gentz, Shaddy,Mitchell, Phillips, Krueger, Hay, Brown, Brandy, Watson, Ainley, Beaumont. HARRY’S HARMONIOUS HAPPENING For the first time in five years, the Choir has attracted a Rector of St. Paul’s Church for the Choir to sing at a sufficient number of singing enthusiasts to give its per- morning service sometime during the Spring term, in what formances the strength that previously was lacking. The hopefully will become an annual event. added support this year can best be attributed to the efforts Over the years, Mr. Shepherd has brought the Choir of a couple of the senior prefects who encouraged a great through some very thin times. It was not long ago that Choir number of boys to come out to one Choir practice, many of practices were on Sunday evenings and the Bass section whom enjoyed the experience, and returned in following consisted of only three boys. Nevertheless Mr. Shepherd did weeks. not give up, and the seed which he planted five years ago and The success of the Choir’s singing at the End of Term has cultivated ever since, has now begun to blossom. Service last year, prompted a repeat performance at Prize For this I think that Mr. Shepherd deserves our warmest Giving. This year, the Choir was honoured to take part in appreciation and congratulations. I would also like to the “Years of Change” and despite the hasty preparation, extend thanks to Mrs. Ainley who accompanies the Choir did a fine job. As soon as this was over, the Choir set about and to the several masters who are loyal supporters, preparing for the Carol Service. The increased Upper School Although the numbers have increased, and the boys have membership proved most valuable by creating the best got a great deal of fun out of the participation, much hard balance of voices that the Choir has had. The Choir’s per- work is required before we can stand up and take a bow formance at “Our Sound” included the Vaughan William’s beside the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Arrangement of “Old Hundredth” which was presented at Many of the senior choir members will be leaving this the Queen’s Coronation, and a twentieth century version of year and it is hoped that next year’s Seniors will rise to the “Fight the Good Fight”. occasion and give the Choir their greatest support. As far as future plans go, it is hoped to arrange with the 40