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

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speedily established himself in becoming one of the boys! Life in the House with Michael was never dull, and, although I hesitate to admit it, full of fun. His Housemaster learned a lot from him — and I feel that I now know more excuses for this and that that could fill a fair sized book. In an extract from a letter from a classmate, I feel the real Michael is shown, He was brave and carefree. He could go into a rugby game and come out cut and bruised but happy he fought for our team. . . . Mike . . . won the greatest battle of life, friends and peace. He was pure boy, full of zip and zest, mischief and high jinks. It was of such boys as Michael that I am sure Booth Tarkington was thinking when he created his immortal Penrod. This is how we shall remember Michael. His family, schoolmates, and friends saw him laid to rest on a lovely sunny day in a simple little country churchyard over- looking the sea, just across the bay from the College. We felt that this was just the starting place for his exuberant spirit to voyage anew in a bourne yet uncharted and unexplored by those left behind. All of us at Brentwood who knew Michael expend their deepest sympathy to his parents and family. Quern Dei diligunt Adolescens moritur. . . . Plautus. -D.P. 31

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MICHAEL HOG AN It was with shock and sadness that we heard of the tragic death of Michael in an accident on August 5th in the Fraser Canyon. Mike Hogan was very much one of the ' Hopefuls. ' He joined the House in 1967 as one of the ' new entries ' in Grade VIII and 30

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SPORTS RUGBY RETROSPECT The general standard of rugby this past season was very good, especially at the lower levels. This year there was a definite effort made by all the teams to throw the ball around resulting in many attractive open games. At the beginning of the season it was felt that to some degree there was a shortage of good three- quarters and so there was a definite emphasis placed on passing and running with the ball. As a consequence some of the Junior teams won their games by wide margins. Except for a long period of snow after Christmas, which disrupted our fixtures in the Spring Term, the weather was fairly kind to us this season resulting in a great number of games being played. But perhaps the major factor in our being able to play so many games was the tender loving care and attention which Mr. Owen Finnegan and his staff paid to the fields. The fields were in excellent condition, often under adverse conditions, and we are sincerely grateful for all his efforts. Special thanks to our friendly Bursar Mr. Len Crookston and his staff who were always willing to assist us. Also, thanks to Mrs. J. Hallett and her excellent kitchen staff who took care of the inner man in excellent fashion on many occasions. Finally, last but by no means least, our thanks to that group of men who gave up their Saturdays to come and referee our games. 32