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

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SPEECH DAY The last Speech Day Ceremony to be held in the School Gymnasium was in 1949: no one who was present on that occasion could have failed to notice the difference between it and that held this year in the new Gymnasium. It was not only a question of size-the new one is at least twice as big-but of the whole impressive change for the better. It was, perhaps. most fitting that on this occasion we should have as our Guest of Honour The Rt. Reverend Henry D. Martin, D.D., formerly Bishop of Saskatchewan, who has in his own lifetime seen so much of change. and who, therefore, was able in his address to present some true and permanent values in this world wherein changes are being effected at such an incredible pace. In the intervening years Speech Days have been held in the Assembly Hall, to the great discomfort of at least fifty per cent of the visitors crowded therein, but the new gym provides ample space for all, good acoustics and a most suitable setting. Bishop Martin spoke principally to the boys themselves, taking Courage and Integrity as his themes. The address was extremely well received by all and, indeed, will be long remembered by many. At the conclusion of the proceedings the Head Prefect, Donald Macdonald, thanked the Bishop, and Brigadier Cabeldu, Chairman of the Board of Governors. took the opportunity to speak on behalf of the Schools Building Programme and the good work done by all concerned. The Headmaster's Report is given below. HEADMASTER'S REPORT SPEECH DAY-SPCRTS DAY june 5, 1965 Brigadier Cabeldu, Bishop Martin, Ladies and Gentlemen: I began my report last year with the observation that we hoped it would be the last occasion when the success or otherwise of the prize giving would be at the mercy of the weather. YVe now have this magnificent gymnasium wherein we need no longer worry over the hazards of wind and rain which have plagued us for so many years past and, although we have generally been for- tunate in our weather, we cannot expect to be so always. Thanks to the foresight of the Board of Governors and Mr. Logan RIayhcw's able direction and your financial assistance, we now have not only this gymnasium with its rifle range, armouries, etc., beneath it, but also the finest of laboratories and new classrooms, and all that 12

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SCHOOL OFFICERS Head Prefect D. B. Macdonald School Prefects E. B. Kjekstad P. o. wade Chapel Prefect P. C. Wilde BARNACLE House Captain D. B. Macdonald House Prefects E. R. Fish A. N. Fraser T. C. Price K. C. Scboleiield A. B. Young BOLTON House Captain P. C. Wilde House Prefects R. F. Bapty P. W . Hardy N. W. Vallance WINSLOW House Captain E. B. Kjekstad House Prefects R. H. Barker C. B. Holm C. B. Lenfesty P. C. Meyer HARVEY House Prefects R. D. Chaworth-Musteis T. C. Fields A. R. Hunter P. S. Stephenson Vice-Pres. XX Club: D. B. Macdonald Head Librarian: T. C. Price Pres. Projection Club: C. A. M. Dykes Capt. lst. XV: R. H. Barker Vice-Capt. lst. XV: D. B. Macdonald Capt. Capt. lst. XIg E. B. Kjekstad 2nd, XV: R. F. Bapty Capt. Basketball: P. C. Kieyer Capt. Tennis: G. Houston Capt. Fencing: T. C. Price Capt. Swinnning: D. KI. Harris Capt. Athletics: A. N. Fraser Vice-Capt. Athletics: P. C. lN'ilde Capt. Cross Country AN: P. C. Wilde Capt. Cross Country Bu: R. H. Barker Capt. Cyrnnasticsz E. B. Kjekstad fThe Cadet Stafl' is recorded in the Corps Reportj 11

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now remains is to finish paying for them. iN'e must have made a good beginning since we have received no unpleasant letters from the bank and, if we can but continue to follow the example set by some of you parents and friends, we shall be 'out of the wood in no time. The provision of these new facilities has enabled us to make con- siderable improvements to the old. To those who live here the changes seem but gradual and even. at times, slow, but, to those who left us only a short time ago, the changes are very apparent and considerable. Such old wooden buildings as remain have long outlasted their life and must be replaced ere long with stronger, better and pleasanter buildings. Kleanwhile. we have much for which to be thankful and not least this gymnasium wherein we are now seated. The academic side has shown a marked improvement on l963-6-l and, though from last year's graduating class the school is proud of Tom Seeger's subse- quent nomination to Wlest Point, and the advanced placement of Jack Allen, which brought a special letter of congratulation to the school from the Dean of Students and the Head of the Biology Depart- ment at the University of Puget Sound, we are still happier with the general over-all picture. There is a greater seriousness of purpose among the seniors and an awareness of the increased competition brought about by the population explosion in their age group, and this is all to the good. In the activities field we have had a good year. Our teams acquitted themselves well in rugby and basketball-indeed, the Junior basket- ball team reached the finals of the two Vancouver Island Junior Championships, which obviously promises well for the future. The First XV won 10 of their 12 matches, and tennis, swimming, cricket, have all had their share of success. This term the greater part of the school is most heavily engaged in track, and not only has the team defeated a number of High Schools but, last week. in Vancouver, re- tained possession of the Logan Trophy, which is the symbol of Track and Field supremacy among the Independent Schools of British Columbia-University School, Brentwood, St. Georges, Vancouver, and Shawnigan Lake, who, incidentally, were placed in that order in the competition. The annual Cadet Inspection was carried out this year by the Lieutenant-Governor and. somewhat to our surprise, it was well up to standard. I say surprise because the proportion of recruits to cadets was the highest on record, and the manner in which they drilled and worked to reach the standard set by their predecessors was most praise- worthy. There is no doubt the Corps has built up a wonderful tradi- tion over the years and that each successive generation seems to main- tain or enhance it. Owing to the absence overseas of the regular troops at XVork Point. we were unable to plan the normal Field Day, but the Navy came to the rescue and through the kindness of Admiral Stirling. Commander-in- Chief Pacihc Command, the Corps enjoyed an afternoon at sea on H.IXI.C.S. fllarkcfnzicx whose Commanding Officer is an Old Boy, Connnander H. R. iN'ade, on whose staff is another Qld Boy. Lieut. Roger Bernard. 13