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

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slender repertoire, but we were assisted by several students who volunteered musical items to comprise a very interesting programme, particularly our two Grade 8 accordionists, Bruce Hill and Paul Modos,whose contributions were enthusiastically received. Dur afternoon musicale closed with our audience-friends joining us in a hymn twith descanti When l Survey the Wondrous Cross, it being mid-Lent. Later, on Ascension Day, David Cousins repeated his Festival piece ln Native Worth from the Creation by Haydn, for the Senior student body at a special Chapel observing the day. Just before the close ofthe year fJune 16thJ the choir appeared again at the Junior Schools Festival of the Arts organized by Mr. Skinner. We sang three numbers - And the Glory fHandelJ, Tune Thy Music fFlowleyj and He Watching Over Israel fMendeIssohni. The Choir's final appearance was for the visit of the Bishop, the Fit. Reverend Roy Gartrell on June 18th,when the new Chapel officers were installed by the Chaplain - one of whom fHeadmaster's Wardenj is also a member of the choir in the person of Marcus Endean. I would like to make mention of the happy association this year's Grade 12 Music class has been, I think as much for the students as myself. The class commitment to the choir made an enormous difference, and the willingness of Tom Hung and Hugh Fraser fboth possessors of fine baritonesi to sing the Alto part, really made the year's achievement possible, They, together with the Grade 8 Altos, did a fine job and I take this opportunity to thank them publicly. Indeed, each member of the class made a vital and positive contribution while racking up impressive gains in facility and musicality during the year, Sam Wong, Charles Mak and Keith Jones in the Bass section, Flon Pettapiece in the Tenor and Fred Gentz as research librarian. Having invited the class to tea and recordings at my home, they returned the compliment by inviting me to dinner downtown, complete with birthday greeting in Japanese! Our social activities ended with a bang-up dinner completely prepared by Sam Wong and Tom Hung at Keith Jones' home in Cordova Bay after exams. Mr. Si Mrs. Jones agreed with us that this was the real highlight of our year, one that we have all enjoyed immensely. Finally, it gives me distinct pleasure to make mention of Padre l3Iencoe's splendid gift to the Music Department of a magnificent new trophy to be awarded to the Grade 12 boy who shows the greatest excellence in music. My own thanks as well as the thanks of the first recipient, Hugh A. Fraser, go to Mr. Blencoe as we realize that we now have a trophy worthy of our Art and of the high talent and achievement which it represents. N.W.l-l. BAND The School Band this year numbered 14 musicians t7 Woodwinds and 7 Brassl drawn from both the Junior and Senior Schools. We were fortunate in having such instruments as a Bassoon fStephen Danceyi and Bass Clarinet lDavid Maxwellj. The School Woodwind Ensemble, augmented by 3 musicians from Norfolk House School, entered the Victoria Music Festival and gained 3rd place. The Adjudicators remarks were most encouraging to the group. Concerts given during the year were two at Christmas lNorfolk House and Junior Schooli, and an Easter concert at the Senior School and a Summer concert for an evening of Fine Arts, presented at the Junior School. Outstanding musicians in the Band this year were Mark Finnis fClarineti and Brian Goodwin fTrumpetJ, Highly commended as 1st year musicians are Stephen Dancey and Adrian Proctor. Larry de la Haye 23

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This report so far deals only with the 3 major tournaments. Other items are worthy of note and it would be proper to thank Mr. Salvador for his interest and hard work put in on behalf of the junior participants. He was brand new to debating and is now a great believer who is at present busy preparing for October, 1976, debates with Pearson College in Spanish and Cantonese! For the Newman HSA debates Jay Kuster came in as a very late replacement, and he debated most competently. Thanks are due to Dr. Rompkey for taking some of his English class time to promote this worthwhile skill and for accompanying the teams to Crofton House, Vancouver. Dermod Travis has already received many mentionsg but, apart from his debating skills, he is also an outstanding organizer. Paul Veerkamp and Robert Higgin debated in only one tournament but both took an active interest throughout the year. Next year should be most enjoyable, we have many young debaters who should achieve greater success and we can also look forward to the 4th Western Canadian Debating Seminar which is to be held in Victoria, BC, on December 2, 3, and 4th, 1976. Also, we have the prospect of travelling some distance tothe Hammerskjold Cup Tournament, which in March 1977 will be held at Prince George. R.VV.W. MUSIC Music at our school has made concrete if undramatic moves forward this past year, evident in a greater optimism and consolidation than heretofore. After your reporter's illness in November and December, it seemed that little in the way of progress might have been achievedg but thanks largely to the way in which the student body has taken hold, the year has ended with an uplift and enlivenment which has been most gratifying and encouraging, not only to yours truly, but to all concerned. The visit of the Pacific Wind Quintet must be noted though it took place while I was in hospital, I hope we can look forward to a return visit so that I can enjoy their artistry here on home ground. Missing as I did all the Schools Christmas music, I can only thank Mr. 81 Mrs. Greenwood for their kindness and industry in pulling it off. When I returned to school in January we immediately began learning the music of the two one-act operas which we were to produce in June: THE TELEPHONE by Menotti and DOWN IN THE VALLEY by Kurt Weill. Both casts worked with a will and enjoyed the experience immensely, unfortunately, examinations and other difficulties forced the postponement of these works till next fall, when we expect to give them in conjunction with Norfolk House School in their well-appointed auditorium. After this unhappy decision had been taken, we bent our energies with a will to the formation of a school choir which should really be something - with our eyes trained on the Music Festival. Late April came and we presented ourselves at Victoria High School for the competition which involved friendly rivalry with Olenlyon School, also entered in our class. Speaking for myself, I seemed unable to shake the conviction that the clobbering we undoubtedly were to receive was really quite an unnecessary and tasteless procedure, one we could all do without. Imagine my disbelief when I heard the adjudication - we had come first! Next year I am sure, we shall get that clobbering in spades, but for this year our win has had wonderful side benefits in terms of spirit and enthusiasm, and I do thank the adjudicator for the uptrend resulting from her decision. After the Festival we sang our pieces for the Senior School in Chapel, and for the Junior School at their Friday assembly. Open House followed swiftly and we were beginning to feel the pinch of our 22

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ELECTRONICS CLUB An Electronics Club was newly formed this year. There are approximately twenty members from grade ten to grade twelve. The activities of the club include kit building and theory. The kits that have been built so far consist of radios. alarms, amplifiers. power supplies and remote control units. With the assistance of a few members, a Heathkit GR 2050 colour T.V. was constructed. It was a very fascinating project indeed. The theory of the colour T.V. was briefly described. During the summer term, the main activity was the learning of electronic fundamentals such as A.C.lO.C. electronics, semi-conductor devices and digital technique. A. Tsoi OLD BOYS' NOTES l.lVl. DRUlVl 11926-31 l, who visited Victoria recently, has retired from Home Oil in Calgary. l-le plans to continue to live in that city. EC l-lAlVll3ER t1928-311 'ABONEYQ' who has resided in Germany for some years, paid a fleeting visit in April. l-le is remembered for many things. Among the least offensive are his dependability as a First XV full back, his century against 'Shawnigah Lake School in 1931, his vast affinity for detention, his constant appearance on the Gate List with the rest of Dorm 7, and for his laugh, which was raucous beyond belief and which has not diminished with the years. CONGRATULATlONS to EB. KJEKSTAO C1962-653, who was chosen to tour in Australia with the BC. Cricket side early in the year. CONGRATULATIONS also to K. WILKE C1965-661 and JllVl WENIVIAN 41957-663 who toured in Wales and England with the BC. Rugby team at Easter. The same pair represented Victoria against the Japanese touring Rugby team in lVlay, and each scored two tries - very fitting. R.A.J. GEE 11930-359 paid a welcome visit in lVlay. l-le came complete with a most ostentatious trailer with hot and cold, queen-sized couch, and beer storage - very impressive. JllVl lives at Blind Bay, near Salmon Arm, l3.C., but is threatening to move to Vancouver Island one day. RJ. CALTON C1949-511 When Victoria ERB Tide XV, all over forty, played a Japanese touring Rugby side of like age, RAY was as prominent as ever. As was his wont - he moved effortlessly through the opposition, gaily selling dummies as he went. HD. BURBIOGE 41913-223 OUDLEY has now retired and lives at Crescent Beach, BC. l-le, in his words, Outlived all his male relatives and inherited a title. We congratulate Sir l-lerbert Burbidge on his elevation, but, as he says. Its hard to take your title seriously when your wife is asked at the supermarket checkout if her name is lVlrs. Lady Burbidgef' CONGRATULATIONS to GUY TYRWI-llTT-DRAKE l1972-741, who sailed through his second year at the University of Victoriag to MICHAEL LAU t1970-755, who has finished a very creditable first year at Vancouver Community College. 2-4