Brentwood College School - Brentonian Yearbook (Mill Bay, British Columbia Canada)

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Brentwood College Magazine MANY PARENTS and friends of the school gathered to take part in the closing celebrations of Brentwood ' s twentieth year. Commander Kingscote, R.C.N. , conducted an inspection of the sea cadet corps and spoke highly of the smartness and efficiency of the corps, especially in view of the fact that it had been operating for only ten months. The inspection of the cadets was followed by a march past, platoon drill, and by classes in seamanship and signalling. At 3:30, in the school gymnasium, the headmaster reviewed the work and activities of the past year and gave high praise to the staff and boys for a good year of conscientious effort in every department of school life. He expressed his conviction the work of the school had in no way suffered from the general feeling of unrest — rather the reverse. He felt that the boys had realized more fully the necessity for good scholastic standing and had worked well to attain this end. In games the school had done its best and had taken its defeats without recriminations. Following this address, Commander Ketchum, educational director of the Royal Canadian Naval College, stressed the privilege and responsibility of each and every boy of carrying on the traditions that they had helped to establish at Brentwood. He stressed, too, the undoubted importance of an all round cultural education even in this specialized and mechanical age, urging them to equip themselves mentally for the post-war period. Prizes for work and games were presented by Mrs. J. M. Grant, wife of Captain Grant of the Naval College. Miss Gillian Scott-Moncrieff presented a corsage bouquet to Mrs. Grant. Tea was then served on the school verandah to some 250 guests. PRIZE LIST FORM PRIZES — Remove, G. C. d ' Easum; Grade 10, C. S. Neame; Grade 1 1, R. M. T. Butler; Grade 12, R. G. Lammers. SPECIAL PRIZES — Angus prize for science, T. A. Hiam; Curtis prize for mathematics, D. F. Homer-Dixon; Williams prize for languages, P. M. Birch- Jones; Scott-Moncrieff prize for English; C. L. Graham; Crease prize for art, R. E. Walker; chapel reading, J. A. McClean; manual-training prize, G. C. Holland; hobby prize, A. E. Levy. [Page Twentu-Seven)

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Brentwood College Magazine so much behind. It does not fall to the lot of many of us to make great sacrifices. It is chiefly in the little things of life that we can make use of this gift. The boy who, through misjudgment, has run out somebody at cricket, and goes out himself to allow the other to have another knock, the boy who stays over from a week-end leave to represent the school in a swimming meet are but two of the many little acts of unselfishness that one may notice. I am not according any special praise to such actions; they should be the natural attitude of mind in such circumstances. Yes, it is in the little things that we shall be called upon to use our talents. If I may quote a verse, familiar, I am sure, to some of you: Alas then it seems that our glory Weighs less in their thoughts, Than our old homely acts And the long ago commonplace facts Of our lives, held by us as scarce part of our story And rated as nought. Unselfishness in the little things; with this goes the power of giving happiness to those around you and the right to hand on the torch in undiminished brightness. To those leaving I would like to quote another verse: At the noonday in the bustle of man ' s worktime, Greet the unseen with a cheer. Strive and thrive I Cry — Speed, fight on, fare over There as here. To those returning will be given fresh opportunities for service, fresh opportunities for overcoming difficulties for rising again after being knocked down, fresh opportunities for learning the lessons of unselfishness and for making Brentwood a better place for your having been here. [Page Twenty -Six]

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Brentwood College Magazine GAMES — Senior tennis doubles, J. A. McClean and P. McRae; senior tennis singles, P. McRae; junior tennis doubles, R. F. Ley and G. W. Wood; junior tennis singles, G. W. Wood. Sailing race, skipper, C. E. Jukes; crew, C. S. Neame. Senior sculling, J. E. Schinbein; junior sculling, R. E. Ley. Senior badminton doubles, J. A. McClean and A. W. Calhoun; senior badminton singles, A. W. Calhoun; junior badminton doubles, R. E. Ley and B. Scott; junior badminton singles, R. E. Ley. Senior squash racquets, J. A. McClean; junior squash racquets, G. W. Woods. Shooting cup, J. A. McClean. Senior cross-country, A. W. Calhoun; junior cross-country, P. L. McCulloch; 100 yards challenge cup, W. F. Pinckard; intermediate challenge cup, R. G. Lewis; senior challenge cup, Victor Ludorum, A. W. Calhoun and W. F. Pinckard. HOUSE CUPS — Cricket (Mrs. Oliver) , Lower House; rugby (Capt. Levien) , Lower House; tennis (Mrs. Privett) , Upper House; rowing (Mrs. Heme), Upper House; shooting (Mrs. Parr), Upper House; inter-house (Symons) , Lower House; Yarrow shield and medal, C. E. Jukes. i i i Three prefects stood upon the float And looked upon a sailing boat. How nice a trip upon the water, But boys we really shouldn ' t ought-a. With stealth they pushed the vessels forth And sailed away toward the North. And all was joy and peace serene Until, of course, the unforeseen — A storm arose to their amaze And drove them swiftly into May ' s. Nor could they venture forth again So strong the force of wind and rain. Young Peter saw their sorry plight And welcomed them from out the night; Offered his car for the homeward drive, And no one saw the lads arrive. Next evening when the tea-bell rang Another culprit joined the gang. And down to Creed ' s the foursome went To sail again with sweet content. [ Page Twenty-Eight]