St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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But, though of a truth he is absent from you in flesh and blood, he is ever with you in spirit and deepest interest. It would be a sad day for him if he felt he was ignored by- the latestarrivals or forgotten by the now long list of Old Boys, many, alas! of whom have ended their all too short career with highest honour in selffsacrifice for their flag and freedom: and those who are today supporting your most' able and tireless Head and his assistants in the carrying on of the School with all its traditions unimpaired. The yearly magazine tells of your doings. Keep the good record up. Each of you can play your part in v.'ork and sport, and playing it bring honour to the School which aims to fit you for the stern struggles of life that at last after many years, your life's work also done, you may rest content, like the writer, till the call comes and you reach your journey's end. Tahiti, january 1, 1945 W. W. Bolton SCHOOL NOTES CONGRATULATIGNS To: Collett I as the Ker Cup winner for 1945g Myers as the winner of the Don Hugh Chapman Cup for 1945 Q Cur Track Team as the winners of the McLennan McFeely Cup for the InterfHigh Schools Sports: V ' Cadet Captain Beckton, Oflicers, N.C.C.'s, and Mr. Cropper on the outstanding achievements of the Cadet Corps and Band Our thanks are due to N, Collison, J. H. Harman, R. Kingham, R. A. Miller, R. Peers, J. P. Chadwick, Cld Boys and the Masters and Mr. A. McKinnon for their efficient help on Sports Day. Our thanks are also due to Mr. Carle for his offices this year acting as range official, and to Mr. Dalziel for so kindly helping us out in the matter of transportation. Congratulations to Dalziel as Senior Sports Champion and winner of the CrossfCountry Race, to Vyfhittome as Intermediate Champion, and to Hutchinson as junior Champion. ,Q . 6

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The following Masters have joined the Staff since last year: Mr. L. C. Storr, Mr. H. Lennon, and Mr. S. Hamilton. Mr. Storr has been Form Master of the Remove and has also helped with games. Mr. Lennon has been in charge of Form IV. Mr. Hamilton joined us for the Summer Term and has been very help' ful with the cricket. We are sorry to lose Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Lennon, but our best wishes go with both. New appointments will be made shortly. We are glad to be able to report that Mr. Howden, after another stay at the hospital, is now home again and considerably improved in health. We extend to him our sincere wishes for a speedy recovery. We regret to note the passing of some old friends of the School: Mrs. W. W. Bolton, wife of one of our Founders, Mr. Edward Parsons, for many years accountant at the School and an outstanding city organist, Mr. E. Redpath of Vancouverg and Mr. P. B. Fowler of Ten Mile Point, V.I. After a very eventful year in the matter of dormitory accomof dation, the new dormitories on the top floor of the west wing were occupied during the Summer Term. They are nicely appointed and are a very valuable addition to our School accommodation. The boys had a half holiday and double pocket money on Friday, June 15, to celebrate the Headmaster's twentyffive years of service at the School. Coming as it did, between school examinaf tions and Departmental examinations, it was much appreciated. A Confirmation Service was held at St. Luke's on Thursday, June 14. Although a week night service there was a large conf gregation. The entire School, except the Juniors, attended the service at which Cave, Gordon, Grant, Harrison, Henley, Graham, Kirk, Morrison, Pritchard, Rimmer, Shipley, Vidler, Mackenzie, Whittome and Best were confirmed by the Lord Bishop of British Columbia. In spite of a recent illness the Bishop gave a very impressive address which will long be remembered by those present at the service. 7