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

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will make evaluation of the year's results more accurate and meaning- ful, and indeed last year's results, evaluated on these lines, are very satisfactory. Athletically it has been a good year. Only an unexpected, but fully- deserved, defeat at Shawnigan in the last Rugby game of the season marred it. Unfortunately, thirteen of the First Fifteen graduated in June, and this year, therefore, will obviously have to be a Hbuilding-up period. So far, Group NA looks promising, and it should not be long before we are back to form again. Enrolment is in a similar situation. The big leave of Seniors has not been balanced fully by arrivals lower down, owing perhaps to increased fees, increased competition, etc., so that now we need boys to build up again. This is where the Old Boys can help. Keep in touch with the School and send along recruits to take the places you once occupied. H. M. IN MEMORIAM It is with deep regret that we record the death of hir. W. Thomas Keble, on October 19th., 1965, after a brief illness. lN4r. and Mrs. Keble, together with their son Anthony, came to University School in September 1956, to take charge of Harvey House, direct from St. Thomas's Preparatory School, Ceylon, of which he had been the Founder Headmaster. Later he moved out to Cordova Bay, but retained his Housemastership for some time and also his keen interest in the Juniors and their welfare, nor did his enthusiasm wane during his long association with the School. He retired in June 1964, but maintained his interest and association by taking Grade VII English classes every afternoon, until his final retirement in June, 1965. No one who came in contact with him could fail to appreciate his kindly humour, his tolerance of the foibles of youth and his patience with their efforts, nor will his boys forget his stirring encouragement on the Football Field, and the many little kindnesses extended to them by himself and lXfIrs. Keble. He is already missed, but he leaves behind the memory of a man who showered only kindness and warmth on those who were fortunate enough to know him. To lNIrs. Keble and Anthony the School extends its deepest sympathy. H. M. 9

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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

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