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

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Reading Writing Spelling English Mathematics Science Old Boys' Association Prize History Geography French Latin Greek Art General Knowledge General Progress fParents' Auxiliary Prizesj VI VII VIIIB VIIIA IXB IXA XG XB XA XIG XIB XIA XII Heaclrnastefs Awards Chapman Cup Ker Cup PRIZE LIST C. Spicer, N. Ryder, D. Blosser C. Rainsford, N. Bristowe, J. Brinkley P. Mattson. D. Meredith, R. Bailey A. Donaldson, Thorp, N. Vallance, Angus M. Marontate, M. Code. Shelton, R. Wilkinson M. Williamson, L. Langdon, Allen, E. Engstrom M. Drum S. Noble, P. Code fAmericanj, L. Langdon QGanadianj, M. Napier QModernj S. Salm, M. Brock, P. Genge, D. Singer D. Harris, F. Noble, N. Gousens. M. Napier J. Brinkley, Watt. E. Kjekstad. Herpers J. Green, G. Holm. T. Seeger C. Rainsford, R. Silcox, A. Timmis A. Montgomery J. Houston, M. McCullough, D. Macdonald Form Prizes J. Tunnicliffe M. Marontate B. Whitmore S. Salrn, R. Bailey R. Stelck M. Brock G. Macdonald W. Fowler R. Wilkinson D. Walls P. Brindle N. Vallance A. L. Montgomery Special Prizes T. Seeger. D. Singer, G. Taylor H. Leppmann T. Seeger 18

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make on the one we have experienced is to quote from a letter written to me from Ottawa some months ago by the Chief of Naval Staff. Admiral Rayner, whom many of you will know personally, when re- ferring to the criticism which received so much press publicity, to the many unpleasant remarks and the generally untrue statements attri- buted to a former naval senior officer, all of which had caused the Chief of Staff considerable trouble and embarrassment. Admiral Rayner concluded his letter as follows: '4The Navy has been in rough seas of late and there has been some fog, but the ship is well-found and we are on course. We, too, have experienced some rough seas and the fog of rumour has been considerable, but I am sure, very sure, that this school is uwell-found and that we, too, are on course . It is ever a part of human nature to let onels mind dwell on the unhappy rather than the happy, and the memories of the past year have been clouded in this way, but nevertheless, when all is in the balance, the picture of the year which eventually emerges is one of solid progress and achieve- ment, of better academic study, of outstanding results in the sporting field and of good leadership and example by the senior prefects and the main body of the XX Club, whose function it is to set the tone of the school. It has indeed been a year wherein there is much cause for quiet satisfaction and confidence in the future. A Headmasteris Report, being a report, must be read, but now, Ladies and Gentlemen, I can turn to the pleasantest part of my task. which is to welcome our principal Guest, His Honour Judge B. Clearihue, M.c., E.D., Q.C., B.A., B.c.L., M.A,., LL.D., Chancellor of the University of Victoria, of whose parent body he is himself a dis- tinguished alumnus. Many years ago before British Columbia had a University at all, Mr. Harvey of the Queen's School, Vancouver, was persuaded to transfer his school to Victoria, to join the Rev. W. W. Bolton and M1'. Barnacle in the founding of this school. The story. as told to me by Nlr. Henry Wade, an Old Boy of Queens School and later this school, was that the clinching point in lNfIr. Barnacle's persuasive argu- ment with Mr. Harvey was that the University of British Columbia would be built here in Victoria on Mount Tolmie and, to please Rlr. Harvey, who had originally intended to rebuild his new school in Burnaby, this new joint school would be called University School, since it would lie alongside the new University of British Columbia. Now, more than 50 years later, we have a University alongside us - the University of Victoria4and it is only fitting that its First Chan- cellor in this its first year should be our Guest of Honour today. Doctor Clearihue, or Judge Clearihue as most of you will remember him, has frequently honoured us by his presence in the audience on other Speech Days, but this is the first time we have got him on to the platform. and I am delighted that he has consented to be here to distribute the prizes, which I will now ask him to do, and afterwards to give the address. Ladies and Gentlemen, His Honour the Chancellor of the University of Victoria, Dr. Clearihue. 17

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THE CHAPEL Tl1e Chapel was again, this year, a dominant influence in the life of the School. The extent of the interest, or rather pride, shown is clearly indicated in the answer given to a New Boy's question- 'WVhere did that building come fromiw The reply was built thatf' In many ways the Chapel has seen a good year, certain aspects of its activities even leading to a healthy controversy at times! In the Wfinter term three services particularly were memorable. There was our Harvest Festival on Cctober 13th. The Chapel was beautifully prepared for the occasion by many volunteers. Special thanks should go to Mrs. Wilson for her kindness in tastefully arranging the many gifts of flowers and fruit brought by the Day Boys. Then, a few weeks later, on November llth., we held the annual Service of Remembrance, when, as has been customary for many years, the Head- master read Captain Harvey's Letter and called the Roll of the Fallen. Memorial wreaths were presented and received at the Altar. Also, on November 22nd., when President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assas- sinated, a short lNIemorial Service was held after a.fternoon school, and the Headmaster gave a brief address. Our Carol Service was held on December 15th. Once again the faithful band of volunteers turned out, and the result was as expected - a tall illuminated Christmas Tree and many artistic decorations. The Confirmation Service took place on March lst., and a group of boys was presented to the Visitor, His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia. Their names will be found elsewhere. At this service, which was attended by many parents and friends of the candidates, the Archbishop, to mark the occasion of his visit and the importance of the occasion in the spiritual life of the School, exercised his traditional right of requesting a half-holiday. The Head- master most kindly gave his consent. Cn May 3rd., anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic . The Reverend Titus, Chaplain of Royal Roads, came and gave the address. His sermon was most interesting and held the attention of even the most junior boys! In order to keep up our long-standing relationship with St. Luke's Church, the School was privileged to attend a regular Sunday Even- song Service at St. Luke's on May 31st, This connection is one that must be maintained, as the Church contains so many mementoes and memories - even to the names carved on the backs of the pews! On Sports Day Sunday Cjune 7th.J, the Chapel was swelled to overflowing, as many parents and friends came to the service. The collection which was taken was given to Oxfam , A new addition to the Altar this year is a pair of vases which was purchased with donations sent by friends of Mrs. Francis R. Symons, in her memory. Mrs. Symons had generously donated the organ which has inspired and, we hope. will continue to inspire the singing. 19