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

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UNIVERSITY SCHOCL FACULTY HEADMASTER J. J. TIMMIS. M.A. COxonJ CLate Greaves Exhibitioner at Balliol College, Oxfordj Oxford University Education Diploma ASSISTANT MASTERS YV. R. G. WENMAN Senior Master and Housemaster. Wlinslow House QMaths.. P.H.E.j L. C. STORR Nottingham University and R. lyf. C. Sandhurst QLatinj C. F. GENGE CLate Open Exhibitioner in Classics at Peterhouse, Cambridgej tGreek. Latinj J. L. HINTON, M.A. QCr1n!abj CChemistry, Physics, General Sciencej N. C. B. CREEK. M.A. CCantabJ, F.R.G.s. CGeographyj K. ANSDELL QOrganist and Choir Blaster, St. John's Church, Victoriaj Director of Music NV. D. JAMES, B.sc. fwalexj University of XVales Education Diploma Housemaster. Bolton House QBiology. General Sciencej J. ARSCOTT, D.L.c. Clmughboroughj Housemaster, Harvey House CRE.. History. Englishb R. ALLEN CSL Luke's, Exeterj Exeter University Education Diploma CM2-tthematicsj MRS. N. O. FORREST CVancouver School of Artj CArtj S. Y. KAYAL London University Housemaster. Barnacle House CMaths.. Science! F. C. SMITH. B.A. CLaz'aIJ QEnglishj G. COCKBURN. B.A. QDUVIZIINZJ Leicester University Education Diploma QFrenchJ A. H. A. OSBORN. B.A. fCr1ntabJ fLate Open Scholar in Classics at Sidney Sussex, CambridgeJ QEnglishJ CHA PLAIN The Ven. Archdeacon C. E. F. YVOLFF, Rector of St. Luke's PHYSICIAN R. SPICER, Mn CLondonJ, M.R.c.s. BURSAR Lt.-Col. R. GIRARD, R.C.A. QRet'd.D

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VISITOR His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia GOVERNGRS CHAIRMAN Brig. F. N. Cabeldu, C.B.E., D.s.o., E.D. VICE-CHAIRMAN Col. B. Russell Ker, O.B.E.. LD. R. A. Brown Jnr., Esq. QCalgaryj R. H. B. Ker, Esq. fVictoriaj Col. C. C. I. Merritt. v.c. QVancouverj B. B. Pelly, Esq. fSeattlej Logan llayhew, Esq. fVictoriaj Benton S. Mackid, Esq. CCalgaryj H. B. Renwick. Esq. QVancouverj J. Tirnmis, Esq. fViCtoriaJ Gen. Sir Charles F. Loewen, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O. QVancouverQ The President of the Old Boys' Association Qex officioj HEADMASTER J. J. Tirnmis, M.A. fOxonQ, o.L'. DIP. ED.

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SCHOOL NOTES The principal events of the school year are given in the Head- master's Address, which is reported elsewhere, but the value of the new buildings cannot possibly be over-emphasized. Old Boys of even one years standing only are astonished at the improved facilities, and those of us who live here now wonder how we managed beforehand without them. The gymnasium. for example, is in use all day and every evening, and has already become an integral and indispensable part of the school. At the risk, however, of boring the reader with constant repi- tition -Q we still need much help, not only to pay for these buildings, but to continue with our plans for the incorporation of the swimming pool with the gym. and for a new library. The facilities of a few years ago would not bear comparison with those that we now enjoy, but there is still much to be done if we are to retain our pre-eminent position in this respect. Klaintenance and operation costs have been notably increased, of course, and the Board of Governors has found it necessary to raise the fees to meet these growing costs. Out of these fees a sum will be set aside to amortize our bank indebtedness, but this alone will not be sufficient, and donations will be a necessity for some time to come. lN'Iost other schools operate on an annual deficit which has to be made up each year by outside donations. Until now we have avoided this, but the present circumstances make it essential. The new buildings were officially opened by the Lieutenant-Governor on 1NIarch 20th. at the conclusion of his Inspection of the Cadet Corps. The School is indeed pleased and honoured by the great interest which the Lieutenant-Governor and lNIrs. Pearkes continue to show in it. Despite the many activities, such as sporting events, the Exploration Club, ski-ing trips, etc., the year itself was comparatively quiet, but the impression gained was that of a very happy period wherein the prefectorial body exerted steady and tactful control, with very satis- factory results. With the exception of Fields and Fish, who had achieved the distinction of House Prefectship in only two years at the School. the remaining thirteen House or School Prefects averaged more than six years' service each between them, and doubtless it was this long familiarity with the School's traditions which enabled their functions to be carried out with such quiet and wholesome efhciency. It is hoped that the traditions which they have established will be maintained and improved still further by those now taking their place. Academically the year's results were good. All the American mem- bers of the School obtained Freshmen standing in their respective Universities. while thirty out of thirty-two boys who entered Grade XII with full Grade XI standing achieved full hlatriculation: in addition, three more Certificates were gained by boys who were carrying one or more Grade XI subjects. This year the old name of Sixth Form is being revived, since it embraces not only the normal Grade XII student. but also those who have a mixed or incomplete programme, or who may be relying solely on C.E.E.B. Exams. to obtain entrance to L'niversity. The revival of this old name in place of 'lGrade XIIN 8