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

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A tl .elllilil Il 4 um I 1 I. XNNNX I 'IINK x lllmlm EDITORS M PAGE , lill . 1-35J'N'lil.iiiillI. I null'- lii - X X .... . .... . ....., . ..w. 1- ..... Ex -:fs 9 - q9 7 'X ' 7 N - i ' 'X -eg 1 'gg--I ' ea- -- , Q ' - , 1:-'.x.'LZfT: Avia?-. EDITORIAL On the 29th July, the Headmaster, while on his way to the printers with the proofs of this Magazine. collapsed and died. Of his qualities and his devotion to the School, two mem- bers of the Staff who knew him over a period of more than twenty years, have written eloquently and their joint tribute will be found within. Otherwise. apart from this brief edit- orial, the Magazine is as he had completed it and to those who have understanding, his personality will be found everywhere within its pages. With his passing, we can say with Tennyson: The old order cliangetlz, yeildiug place to new. And God fulfls Himself in many trays Lest one good custom should corrupt the world. It would be only fitting here to pay tribute also to two other loyal members of the Staff who served the School for many years: Miss Bowden and Major Howden have at last retired. Between them they have a record of more than fifty years service to the School. That they should enjoy a well earned rest is the sincere wish of us all. The Governors having honoured me on the 6th August with the appointment to the Headmastership, may I take this opportunity to offer a hearty welcome to Old Boys visiting the School. The strength of the School is measured not so much by numbers but by the quality of its products. The loyalty and devotion of the Old Boys is a measure of this quality and in them the spirit of the School continues long after they have left its walls and fields. It is to them, therefore, that I make this request. Take an active interest in School affairs, public- ize it among your friends and, best of all, visit it whenever you can. J. J. T. 5 X

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N i 1 i THE REV. G. H. SCAKRETT, BA. Assistant Master, University School 1920-1935 Headmaster, University School 1935-1948 The Ren. George iilierhert Starrett, On July 29th, 1948, University School suffered a' severe blow in the passing of the Rev. G. H. Scarrett who had served first as Assist- ant Master, and then as Headmaster, for 28 years. The late Headmaster was born in Leek, Staffordshire, England, and taught at Alexander School, Broadstairs, and Skelsmergh School, Margate before coming to Canada in 1911, where for three years he taught at Bobcaygeon, Ontario. During the Great Wai' he served with commissioned rank in the Prince Rupert Regiment, and some years later he took his Batchelor of Arts degree at Queens University, Kingston. In 1920 he came to University School from the Collegiate School in Victoria, and immediately became a vital force in the life of the institution he was to serve so well. While his main sphere of influence was the classroom, he took an active interest in all school activities, and the excellence of the School Cadet Band over the years is attributable to his boundless enthusiasm for this particular form of endeavour. In 1935 he was appointed Headmaster. University School was then at its lowest ebb: but for his unshakeable faith and indomitable courage it could never have survived the critical years which fol- lowed. 6