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

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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

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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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On 12th June the Cadet Corps, accompanied by the remainder of the School, attended a special service in St. Luke's Church, conducted by the Vicar. the Rev. F. Pike, assisted by the Rev. N. Lowe. Our grateful thanks are due to: Cij Mr. Cupples, Mr. Dalziel. Mr. Pollard, Major Tayler and Major Wise for so kindly providing transport for the teams, a service much appreciated in these days of expensive travel, and to Lieut. Robertson for arranging. often at short notice, for Service transport for the same purpose. E. 26 O.E. ' Ciib Mrs. James Holms for the gift of an Inter-House Cricket Cup commemorating her sons and grandson at the School, and Mrs. Queale for the gift of a Junior Tennis Cup. These handsome trophies have added considerable zest to the competitions. fiiij Mr. R. B. Wilson CO.B.l. for the permanent loan of a 1949 Chevrolet truck engine. Mr. Bill Davidson now has an army of expert mechanics to advise him on the vagaries of his new motor-mower. Congratulations to: Cib The Cadet Shooting VIII which won the Woodward Cup. Ciij J. Moore and T. Davy for a very successful broad- cast of the road race versus Victoria High School. Ciiib The Cricket XI for having eight members in the team which won the Cameron Cup. Civj J. Branson and L. Lopez for following up their successes in the School tennis tournament by capturing the Vancouver Island Junior Singles CBransonD and Doubles fBranson-Lopezj Championships. Cvj The Cadet Corps for a very fine display on the 24th May and the high praise given on Inspection Day by the G.S.O. II CTrgD Ottawa. Cvij Mr. and Mrs. Wenman on the arrival of a brother to John and Joan. Cviij Sooner-for being still with us. Mr. Campsie has returned to England for an indefinite period which we hope may not prove permanent. We take this opportunity to offer a hearty welcome to Mr. Genge, Mr. Grundy, the Rev. Lowe and Mr. Menelaws. who have joined us this year, and to Mr. Batterbury, Mr. Brandon and M. Robert, w'ho are arriving in September. School Prefects are Shipley I, Hogarth, McCormick, Ciil- bert, Bridge, Clifford and Gordon I. 9