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

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np, 4:1 'Y f rg.-iff., -- '- ' . I .f-4 , 'J . ' 'T 'fb , . . ' -- W-ta T. .. SCHOOL PREFECTS, 194 8-4 9 Standing Cleft to rightj : Gilbert. Gordon I, Bridge. Clifford. Seated: Hogarth, Shipley I, McCormick. School Notes On November 15th, following a long struggle to exist as a separate entity after the disastrous fire of August, 1947, which destroyed practically all their buildings, the boys and some of the staff of Brentwood College transferred to University School. At the same time the old House system was revived and the School divided into two Houses, namely, Founders, to com- memorate those three outstanding men, and Brentwood, to commemorate the former college against whom the School had fought so many glorious battles. The thirty boys from the College, together with approximately the same number of new boys, formed Brentwood House, under Mr. Genge as House- master, and the remainder of the School formed Founders House, under Mr. Wenman as Housemaster, boarders of the two houses occupying the two separate wings of the School House. The School has lost an honoured rival but gained Hrm friends. Mr. Arthur Privett, former Headmaster of Brentwood College, and Brig. F. M. Cabeldu, C.B.E., D.S.O. CO.B.j , have been elected to the Board of Governors. The outstanding academic success of the year has been the success of W. D. McCormick, who was not only accepted for c 7

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MR. J. J. TIMMIS, MA. COxonj. Mr. J. J. Timmis. the new Headmaster, was born in Shropshire, England, and educated at Ludlow School and Balliol College, Cxford. Pit Ludlow he was Head Prefect and Captain of Cricket and Grass Hockey. At Balliol, which he entered as Greaves Exhibitioner, Mr. Timmis represented his college at Hockey and took his BA. degree with Honour Moderations in Mathematics and Finals in the Honour School of English Language and Literature. In 1929 Mr. Timmis obtained the Oxford University Education Diploma, doing the practical work at Tonbridge School, Kent, and in 1933 obtained his lV1.A. degree. Erom 1929-1930 Mr. Timmis was an assistant master at Campbell College, Belfast, and from 1930-1939 at Canford School. Dorset, where he became Head of the Maths Dept. Prom 1939-1945 Mr. Timmis served with the Royal Artillery, and immediately following demobilization emigrated to Canada, where he joined the staff of Shawnigan Lake School. In Sep- tember, 1946, Mr. Timmis' family were enabled to join him, and in June, 1947, he acquired St. Christopher's School, Oak Bay, and at the same time held a part-time appointment at Glenlyon School. On August 6th, 1948, he was appointed Headmaster of University School. Mr. Timmis has one daughter, born in England, and a son, born in Victoria. 6

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I. entrance to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, but elected an Honor Freshman Scholar at the Institute of Technology, California. Vvfe wish him still further honours and the best of luck at Cal. Tech. Mr. P. A. B. Lyon, former Headmaster of Rugby School. England-the birthplace of Rugby football-paid a welcome visit in October and addressed the School. At the Armistice Day service the Headmaster read Mr. Harvey's letter and A. Hodgkinson placed the wreath on the War Memorial. Work has begun on the War Memorial Hall and the build- ing should be ready for occupation in September. Six of the eight supporting pillars were found to be embedded in clay and consumed by rot. The new pillars are embedded in concrete, with an estimated life span of seventy-five years. It was with universal and mutual regret that Mr. Le Mesurier tendered his resignation after Christmas: but a heart attack and anno domini made the decision imperative. We hope he will continue to be a constant and frequent visitor and that his retirement may be long and blessed. His address is The Health Centre, Royal Oak. A 16-mm. movie projector brought from Brentwood has added considerable zest both to the classwork teaching and the week-end evenings. the latter being enlivened by'the products of Nl.G.M. and Mr. Rank. for which a subscription provides the necessary funds. The loan of the grounds to Victoria College on Wednes- day afternoons when Cadets are functioning has given rise to a wild rumour that the School had gone Uco-ed. Mens Sana, however, is still an integral part of the School motto. Canon Coleman's week-end camp has proved extremely popular. so also have the dances at St. Margaret's, to which a number of seniors were invited. It is hoped to return the com- pliment ere long. A block of seats was reserved and generally oversubscribed for the Hilker Attractions-Celebrity Concerts-and the whole School attended the films Hamlet and Scott of the Antarctic. A Rag Concert and a Carol Service were held at Christmas. Having regard to the little time available for preparation, both were very successful and a tribute to Mr. LoWe's efforts. On 5th June the following were confirmed by the School's Visitor. the Bishop of British Columbia: H. Bell, A. G. Brown, E. L. J. Cotton. G. H. Craven, T. W. Dant, C. R. Green, N. T. Haley. C1. J. M. Morgan, C. D. J. Privett, J. L. Riddle and J. M. Taylor. 8