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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1972 volume:

THE BRENTONIAN 1971-72 3 FOREWORD Although my original intention was to open with a resume of the achievements of the school in the last eleven years, the story of what has happened since it opened with ninety boys in three buildings in 1961, it has become obvious that this is a story that is far too interesting to be confined within these few lines. However it is a story that should be written soon for it exemplifies those qualities that have helped to make this last year so outstanding. In 1972 we have seen six out of the nine Independent Schools ' trophies come home to Brentwood. We have seen our debaters, for the second year in a row, sweep aside all Provincial opposition and go on to the National Champion- ships. We have seen our rowers become Provincial and Canadian champions and go on to the finals of the Princess Elizabeth cup at Henley on Thames. We have seen our own headmaster become Presi- dent of the Independent Schools ' Association of BC and President of the Canadian Headmasters ' Association. Looking back over the last few years, other achievements come to light: Independent Schools (BC) rugby champions 1966 to 1970; Lieutenant- Governor ' s medal, 1969; a National Debating Award, 1971; an average of 82% gained by our scholarship students in 1971 with 22% of our graduates earning scholarships. I could go on to fill this page and many others. Yet trophies, shields, cups, awards, are in themselves ephemeral things; it is the striving to achieve them that counts. Where there are many prizes then, there has obviously been much striving, and it is this feeling of purpose that has in my opinion made Brentwood an excellent school to be in, especially in this the eleventh year of her new life. In the coming year we will try to surpass whatever we have achieved in the past. In the Brentwood tradition there are no plateaux, no watersheds, only steps. Only by setting our sights ever higher can we hope to live up to the standards we have set and that our friends have come to expect. R.V.L. 4 ACADEMIC AWARDS Eleventh Annual Presentation of Awards and Prizes June 22, 1972 ACADEMIC AWARDS - BOOK PRIZES Grade VIII Form Prize SPECIAL AWARDS Grade IX English Mathematics Science History Geography French German Spanish Grade X English Mathematics Science History Geography French German Spanish Patrick Hogan Mayland McKimm Bruce Lo and Gordon Alex Timothy Robinson Jonathan Lax Ross Curtis Armando Gasse Douglas Langer Ross Curtis Charles Wills David Aisenstat Kevin Hodgson Loren Prescott John Bennet David Aisenstat Kenny Ng David Aisenstat Computer Programming Tyler Smith Grade XI English David Trottier Mathematics Thomas Burley Chemistry Andrew Crichton Biology James Turner Physics Dennis Winchel History Graham Young Geography Hugh Ogilvie French Andrew Crichton Economics Corey Heerensperger Grade XII English Literature Peter Lindsay Mathematics Paul Davis French Stephen Cooke History Stephen Cooke Geography Ross Morrison Senior Biology George Leroux Senior Chemistry Billy Yung Senior Physics Paul Davis Band: Choir: Art: Drama: Musicianship Service Award Senior Art Junior Art Young Trophy — best performance Earnshaw Trophy - Best contribution to Drama Club Michael Thompson Douglas Levell Andrew Raphael George Leroux Neil Reid Robert MacLean and Paul Rothery Kenning Science Award Florence Scott Award for Creative English Davis Award for Junior Scholastic Progress Junior Citizenship Award Bruce Halliday and James Ansell Jonathan Lax David Trottier Stephen Monckton runner-up Patrick Lees Charles Wills runner-up Keith Hutton Senior Citizenship Award James Robson runner-up Grant Hick Mary Brooks Law Award David Trottier Leadership Award Murray Bayles runner-up Douglas Levell Headmaster ' s Special Award Gordon Hurlburt and Crispin Hobbs Hogan Memorial Shield Geoffrey Reed runners-up Douglas Langer and Charles Proctor Butchart Trophy Paul Davis Yarrow Shield Jeffrey Allester runner-up Robert Williams 5, V JEFF ALLESTER Nanaimo Captain Whittall House School Prefect Yarrow Shield Capt. Rowing VIII, colours Swim team 1st XV rugby Track team JAMES ANSELL Victoria House prefect DEREK ARNOLDI Victoria House prefect 1st XV rugby, colours 1st XI hockey 1st XI soccer MURRAY BAYLES Victoria Head prefect Capt. 1st XV rugby, colours Rowing VIII, colours track team MICHAEL BREITER Victoria STEWART CAMPBELL Victoria House pie feet 1 st XV rugb} , colours ROBERT ARCHER Vancouver 1st XV rugby manager 1st XI hockey JOHN BRADFORD Duncan 1st XV rugby 1st XI hockey track team ANTHONY CAMPBELL Calgary 6 TONY CHAN Hong Kong DAVID ELLIS Victoria House Prefect Capt. 2nd XV rugby 1 St XI hockey TIMOTHY HUNT Vancouver Capt. Badminton Team Capt. Swim Team, colours STEPHEN COOKE PAUL DAVIS Vancouver Saanich Captain Hope House Academic colours House prefect Butchart Trophy Academic Colours RON FRIEDLI Seattle 1st XI soccer Rowing VIII, colours CRISPIN HOBBS Vancouver Headmaster ' s Award GORDON HURLBURT Edmonton Headmaster ' s Award GEORGE LEROUX Hatzic Academic colours 7 DOUG LEVELL Nanaimo School prefect 1st XV rugby colours Rowing VIII, colours ROBERT MacLEAN Vancouver track team Young Drama Award MICHAEL MORAN Castlegar House prefect 1st XV rugby, colours 1st XI soccer Rowing VIII, colours track team PETER LINDSAY Vancouver 1st XI hockey DUNCAN McLEAN Eugene School prefect track team 1st XI hockey 1st XI soccer WILLIAM MacNEILL Vancouver House prefect KENNETH MA Hong Kong Badminton Team ROSS MORRISON Montreal School prefect 1st XV rugby 1 St XI hockey JOHN MOTT Duncan House prefect 1st XI soccer 1 St XI hockey 8 JACK MUSSALLEM DAVID PREFONTAINE Prince Rupert Vancouver House prefect BILL RIDLEY Captain Privett House Vancouver School prefect House prefect track team, colours Saltspring Island Swim Tca ANDREW RAPHAE Vancouver School prefect Choir award PAUL ROTHERY Vancouver House prefect 1 st XI hockey Young Drama Award Runner up provincial debating award MICHAEL SCOTT HARSTON Victoria House prefect 9 RONALD SEAMAN C algary ALEX SPIERS Creston House prefect REG STEWART Victoria House prefect 1st XV rugby, colours WAYNE STUCKLBERGER Quesnel House prefect 1st XV rugby 1st XI hockey JOHN THOMPSON Victoria 1st XV rugby MICHAEL THOMPSON Vancouver House prefect Musicianship award LING TJOENG Hong Kong House prefect ROD WASHBURN Vancouver M LEX WEBSTER Quesnel 1st XV rugby 10 HARRY WILLIAMS Duncan House prefect 1st XV rugby track team ROBERT WILLIAMS Duncan Capt. Ellis House School prefect 1st XV rugby, colours 1st XI soccer track team GARY WILSON Vancouver House prefect 1st XI hockey EMBERT VAN TILBURG Victoria Hammarskjold Debating Trophy WILLIAM VETLESON Beaver Cove School prefect 1st XI hockey Bff BILLY YUNG Hong Kong Badminton team 11 SENIOR HOUSE A very successful year for Senior House indeed. A most social group of young men gathered within the aged and teetering walls of our older buildings and set about the task of making them lived in. They were successful to such a degree that the House now requires major redeco- ration to return it to its normal state. This year saw the introduction of a table tennis table and many fierce games were played. Thompson and Washburn must be the only people who believe the game to be a contact sport. Wall punching was popular with some for a short period but it never really caught on. The different residential areas of the House remained quite separate this year and the Hilton rarely mixed with their inferiors on the ground floor. Senior east took pride in being the neatest and probably the noisiest group in the school. Senior west were opposite in both the geographical and social sense but all in all, I believe that most boys achieved success in their attempt to form a homogeneous community. There were many occasions when the house- master and prefects were frustrated and annoyed at the ineptitude of the boys in the House, but these moments were more than compensated for by the highlights following. Gary Drake made it to break- fast one morning. John Bradford ' s room passed inspection and Senior east had a shave cream feast one night. The housemaster apologises for missing the photograph but believes the photograph was improved by his absence. The House was well served by house prefects John Bradford, Derek Arnoldi and Stewart Campbell who gave varying lengths of service to the House, and a special word of thanks must be given to the school prefects Ron Friedli and house captain Murray Bayles, both of whom made an excellent contribution to the house and the school this year. 12 ELLIS HOUSE It is well known that if you stand in the middle of Piccadilly Circus in London for long enough, the whole world will pass by you. Similar- ly if you stand in the centre of the ' L ' in the upper corridor of Elhs House, for more than five minutes, the whole House will be revealed to you in all its aspects! Of course you are taking your life in your hands because it is a worse corner for traffic than Hastings and Main and we all know what would happen if you stood in the centre there for more than five minutes . . . And being knocked down by a Vancouver city bus is not nearly so likely to be fatal as being felled by Bradley Martin as he rounds the corner leading to Dorm. 19; one leg hugging the floor, burniiig the lineoleum, the other swinging wildly to maintain balance, tooth brush scything through the air, as he attempts to reach his room in under three seconds and thereby — horror of horrors — avoid being late for bed! However, let us suppose that you could stand at the ' L ' without endangering life and limb, the Ufe blood of Ellis House would pass by you and in the process this is what you might see, hear and smell. Seen in passing Derek and Mike . . . sneaking along the corridor at 1 a.m. David . , . briefly . . . between weekends at his summer cottage. Bruce . . . signing a chit for a taxi (capitalist!) John . . . with his shoes on in the house. Pop bottles ... on their way to the pop drop (occasionally). Jeff ... on his way to take a shower (very occasionally). Pringle . . . carrying a mop (very, very occasion- ally). John . . . photographing Randy, photographing Dean, photographing John . . . Tim . . . scrubbing the floor (frequently). Bruce and Loren ... on their way to a late night taping session. Jonathan . . . collecting a bet. Heard in passing Brad . . . But, sir! . . . Reg . . . twin barrel over head cam . . . Jim . . . Campbell River greaseball (who on earth was he talking to?) John . . . Everybody out of the House (loudly) D.Y. laughing (very loudly) Mike , . . High Level is . . . (drowned out by shouts of derision) David ... I took my sandwedge and . . . Mayland ... ... and I said to ' lusty Ingrid ' . . . Mike . . . Sir, get out! N.P. and D.Y. . . . ' singing ' at the Christmas Party 13 Geoff . . . asking for extra time 1st VIII ... at 6 a.m.! Kevin . . . twanging on his guitar N.P. . . . Keep quiet! (very, very loudly!) Smelt in passing Gordon ' s . . . pizza Jeff ' s . . . cat The house drying room body scent ... in the lower corridor To those in the know this was the heart beat of Ellis House — people, voices, sounds, often discordant but essentially happy, frequently loud but rarely angry, apparently chaotic but basically organised, with few orders being given because they were known, understood and followed by all. Essentially a relaxed, happy, orderly house, even if the tenants and caretaker did not always see eye to eye — and why should they all the time? Life would be dull if they did. Undoubtedly the House master would have withered away through lack of conflict ! If it was a dictatorship we were all agreed that it was a (fairly) benevolent one! Benevolent because the dictator held frequent summit meetings , with his prefects and House Council, sometimes separately, sometimes to- gether. There was plenty of jaw-jaw and thus little or no war-war . It can be truly said that in Ellis House the door did swing both ways and the lines of communication were always open. Friend- ly chats and more serious discussions abounded at all levels. This was what made it a really great year, in which everyone in the House played their part. For all this I am deeply indebted to Mr. Yellow- lees, a thoroughly involved assistant, Rob Williams, a dedicated and enthusiastic Head of House, five other interested and efficient prefects and a con- cerned and intelligent House Council and of course the remaining fifty lively, co-operative House members. We may not have been Champion House this year (perhaps for the sake of the other houses, two years running is enough anyway) but there was a wonderful house spirit in all the competitions; amply illustrated by the way the House rowing eight, came out of nowhere to win; the way our minute little juniors took on the giants of Privett House in the soccer, and the way the whole house turned out voluntarily to ensure our victory in inter-house track and field (for the third straight year). All in all a year of which all concerned can be justifiably proud. I thank you, everyone. N.R.B.P. 14 HOPE HOUSE The foundations of Hope House let out a sigh of rehef as the last boy left. For eleven years it has stood up to everything that 30 boys could throw at it. In September the ladies arrive to nurse it back to health. We started v ith 4 prefects and 28 boys from grades 8 and 9. Most of the boys were from B.C., however Ian Elder came to us from Oshawa, Ontario, Geoff Reed and Armando Gasse came from Mexico City. The grade 9 boys led by example and it was a great disappointment to lose them to the senior houses at the beginning of the Summer Term. This was to allow workmen to begin reconstructing for next year ' s female students. There were problems, but over all, the year was quite an entertaining and ha ppy one. The prefects were kept busy by the boys, but came out of it with much credit. Doug Langer and Geoff Reed never stopped smiling, so I assumed that they were happy, Jim Robinson contented himself by reading every book in the school library. Jonathan Lax was kind enough to donate a table-tennis table, which saw many hours of use. Lance Appleby proved almost unbeatable. Armando Gasse arrived with fishing rod and camera; both were used with considerable success. Charles Young distinguished himself as a singer in Mr. Queen ' s Gilbert and Sullivan produc- tion and as a cox in Mr. Carr ' s equally mammoth organisation. Charles Proctor played on the 1st VI school tennis team; I doubt very much if a grade 8 has ever achieved that before. Pat Hogan was Mr. Bunch ' s ' find of the year ' and received good reviews for his dramatic performances. Ian Elder knows all there is to know about aircraft, at least he convinced me of that. Neil Aisenstat rang bells and ended the ' season ' un- injured. Noise pollution in the school must have doubled every time Ian Coleman played a record. In the Fall Term we had a house outing to Victoria; we had a pleasant meal at the Red Lion and then went on to a movie. We also had a most amusing Christmas party in a splendidly decorated house. In closing I would like most sincerely to thank the prefects for their excellent contribution throughout the year — Stephen Cooke (head of the house), Michael Scott-Harston, Alex Speers and Paul Rothery. I wish them good fortune in what ever they may pursue. C.D.Y. 15 PRIVETT HOUSE The trouble with Privett House is that we are just too obviously successful for our own good. Our shattering victories in soccer, sailing, tennis, cross country, floor hockey and many others threw the less fortunate houses into complete panic. Finally they were forced into a cunning subterfuge, in itself a backhanded compliment, the removal of the first-eight from inter-house competition. Need I tell you which house dominated this event? Need I tell you what this did to our rowing team , to our track and field team? Even as we go to press I hear rumours of new rooms being built and assistant housemasters being evicted so that some other houses, whose names I will not mention, can seek to overcome us by sheer weight of numbers. For any Privett House member sitting watching our colour T.V., cooking a snack in our superbly equipped kitchen, selecting a volume from our well stocked house library, or enjoying a meal from our very own barbecue, the idea of transferring to another house is too absurd to be taken seriously. So build on gentlemen, build on. We wish you joy in filling your new rooms. Within the structure of the house itself we have had our ups and downs. It would be foolish of me to try and claim, in front of the members of this house, that we have been successful in reaching every boy who has lived in our midst. We have been remind.ed that this type of school is not for every boy. We have been shown that our ideals and standards will not be accepted by all who come here. This is very hard to accept sometimes but it has been a lesson in humility that I hope has been of benefit to us. What the house has achieved this year, and it has achieved a great deal, has been in large part due to the outstanding leadership and dynamic energy of our house captain, Jim Robson. He has been the moving force behind almost every single improve- ment that has taken place this year, and his departure will leave a great gap in our ranks. To him and to Jack Mussallem, Mickey Moran, Mike Thompson, Bill Ridley and Bill Vetleson, a tremen- dous team and a very fine body of young men, we all bid a sorrowful and sincere farewell. They have served their house and this school exceedingly well. We also bid farewell to Mr. Hunter who, despite all my warnings, advice, and dire predic- tions, insists on getting married. What a terrible predicament he is in, in this case of divided loyalties. I do not envy him this coming year as he lies awake at nights thinking nostalgically of Privett House and those peaceful duty evenings among the boys. R. V. Lironi 16 WHITTALL HOUSE i-f ti M ♦. f If At the first house meeting of the year it was decided that Whittall House would give up being third. It was also decided that Whittall House would be first! From that time each sports team under its appointed captain, organised its campaign with the help of various members of the staff and the result at the end of the year has been a decisive and most encouraging victory. Perhaps more important than the wins them- selves have been the binding effect of them and the tremendous house spirit that have resulted. The leaders of the house have been able to pull and have not found it necessary to push. It is good to note that the house has recorded success elsewhere than in sport. In the Grade 10 Drama Festival in June, six out of the seven awards went to Whittall boys. Some incidents and personalities spring to mind; A garbage man, persecuted beyond en- durance and hot on the trail of his tormentors, being invited to remove his shoes by a smiling duty prefect as he entered the door at speed; Andy being dragged from bed at 6 a.m. on his birthday and dumped unceremoniously (and probably still asleep) into the ocean; Harry and his guitar; Stuart ' s inimitable voice likened by one irate duty prefect to that of a female rook in an advanced stage of imminent motherhood; Dorm 17 ' s inex- haustible supply of chatter; Dorm 6 ' s inexhaust- ible supply of tea and cookies; Doug and Barry on their morning ' constitutional ' before breakfast and so on and so on. Everyone has made his contri- : . ' m bution to the whole and it has been a most happy unit. I cannot overemphasise the valuable influence that Jeff Allester as House-Captain and Andy Raphael as his assistant have had on the success of this year. Together with the house prefects they have given strong leadership and set the sort of happy tone that I hope will continue. My thanks to them all and to my assistant Mr. Hudson, whose enthusiasm and support have been appreciated by us all. J-L.Q. 17 ROWING Success at last. The long drought is over and the Brentwood first crew finally showed its true potential in winning the coveted Canadian schools championship in a record time of 4 minutes 25.6 seconds for the 1500 m course. An account of the race appeared in the St. Catharines STANDARD which we reproduce below. The big eight, which climaxed an exciting afternoon of real battles, was a fight from start to finish. All six starters rowed stroke for stroke through the first 300 metres until Holy Spirit and J.E.B. Stuart High School of Fairfax County, Va., forged into a slight lead. Then Brentwood and Ridley moved, only to be immediately challenged by West Park and Liverpool (N.Y.) High School. It was this way, with first one and then another of the crews grabbing the lead, through the first 800 metres. Then the west coast boat moved. Stroke Jeff Allester, who had hardly dropped below 38 from the start, climbed to 40 passing Henley Island and Brentwood had the lead. Holy Spirit came with the British Columbia crew, only to give way to West Park as Ridley 19 appeared to be laboring. But there was little to choose between any of the six crews. With about 200 metres to go as the packed stands and crowded banks went wild, Brentwood was definitely in command. Holy Spirit was pressing half a length off the pace with Stuart coming and Ridley, suddenly finding itself, showing signs as stroke Fraser MacKay went to 38 and closed water on the leaders. It Was Too Late But it was too late for the Orange and Black. Brentwood hung on grimly, refusing to break, and Ridley forged past Stuart and Spirit to wind up a deck off the winners as Stuart held third and Spirit faded to fourth, another half length back. Liver- pool wound up fifth with West Park, having blown everything in its late challenge, trailing the field. Brentwood clocked a sizzling 4:25.6 for the 1500-metre distance, the fastest time of the day which saw only a whisper of a breeze over most of the Henley Course. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to these young men who rowed in our first crew. They gave more of themselves to this school than any other group of students before them and they proved that hard work and determination can overcome all barriers and can succeed over superior experience and skill. They were in top physical condition when they raced and applied themselves to the last stroke with the same vigour as the first. It is no secret that we believe in weight training but it takes more than a programme and a plan to produce success. The effort of each individual in the crew was of championship standard and the long hours of winter training and morning rowing paid off that sunny afternoon in June when they sizzled down the St. Catharines course ahead of all the best high school crews in North America. Whatever success or failure the future may bring this crew achieved its stated goal in winning the Canadian Scholastic Championships. The almost forgotten and often neglected junior varsity crew had its share of successes and near misses as well this year. They enjoyed early successes no doubt due to superior conditioning but they lacked the oarsmanship to attain the speed of the late season Shawnigan J.V. VIII. They can look to the future with confidence however, knowing that another year of rowing could turn them into champions. J.V. Squad was G. Foreman, J. Morgan, T. Bryde, C. Heerensperger, T. Smith, G. Drake, T. Russell, D. Levell, R. Eyre, Cox, C. Young. A lightweight squad was formed for the first year in Brentwood and enjoyed a prolonged battle for superiority with Lakeside School from Seattle. We won the early battles in both the eights and fours but once in the regatta season proper the more experienced Lakeside eight won all the encounters. Our four was more successful and won all but the last two races which were close and exciting finishes. The last race will be remembered in that Rob McLean rowed himself to such a state of exhaustion that he had to be helped from the boat. Next year with more coaching and increased effort we hope to send a 145 lb. crew to St. Catharines. Lightweight squad was G. Young, R. McLean, M. Padwick, E. Bapty, S. Muldrew, R. Hugo, G. Hick, T. Burley, M. De Long, J. Hodges, Cox, M. Bestwick. A novice eight was formed and were success- ful only at our home regatta. They are young and very light oarsmen who next year should form the nucleus of the J.V. and hghtweight squads. They showed good spirit but lacked both the strength and skill necessary to win races against what proved to be the first crews of some emergent clubs. To Mr. J. L. Queen a special word of thanks for all his help in managing, assisting with the coaching and for listening to this coach prattle at 6:00 a.m. each morning. Thanks to Joel Cotter for his assistance with the coaching of lightweights and to all the oarsmen for their patience and deter- mination throughout the year. 20 21 BRENTWOOD COLLEGE RUGBY CLUB The 1971 Rugby season has to be considered most successful in spite of the 1st XV being unable to regain the Independent Schools ' Championship. Interest naturally centres on the 1st XV, (and I shall be speaking of them later,) but it was the degree of participation and competition through- out the school that made this season an out- standing one. We ran 9 teams, 5 at the Senior level, a Colts XV, Colts ' B ' XV, Ju nior Colts XV and Jr. Jr. Colts XV. Because of the growth of the game in the Pubhc Schools and the Junior Independent Schools, we were never short of matches and many new friendships and fixtures have been made. In addition to the number of matches we played, I must note the success of the Senior teams. The 2nd XV lost but 2 games of 8 and won the Independent Schools ' 2nd XV Cup. The 3rd XV, coached by Mr. Burrows, played attractive Rugby and finished the season unbeaten. The 4th and 5th XV ' s coached respectively by Messrs. Hunter and Garvey, lost but one game apiece. In spite of this depth at the Senior level we could not put together a Cup-winning 1st XV. Usually there is a marked difference between a 1st XV and a 2nd XV player, but this season we had a lot of players all of a standard. I had said in my notes last year that we had a very young side who would develop in the 1971 Fall. They developed in skill, becoming a workmanlike side, but not in physique and they had three basic weaknesses. First, our forwards just did not grow, and, al- though they gave everything, they just could not achieve that superiority which has been typical of Brentwood packs in the past. What a difference a Dahl or Hindson would have made. Secondly, we lacked real speed in the backs, and one longed for a Mitchell or a Sawyer. And thirdly, we lacked a general at outside-half. Jock Osier tried, but always looked the converted full-back he was. Eventually we used a Grade X student. Chuck Wills, and here hopefully is a prospect for the future. One or two players of outstanding ability could have raised the team to a cup-winning level, but we just did not have anyone of this class. None of the players can be criticised for they gave everything, none more than the Captain Murray Bayles. His performance in the 2nd Shawnigan game was one of the greatest by a Brentwood forward. Incidentally, our Shawnigan jinx con- tinues; for the second year we played almost the whole game with thirteen men, Dereck Arnoldi dislocating his shoulder, and Jock Osier losing a tooth. So although the 1st XV record was not what we desired, the season must be considered a success for the club as a whole. As usual we are deeply indebted to Mr. Finnegan and his staff for the fine pitches, to Mr. Pitt for the immaculate equipment, to the Matrons for tending our wounds, and the kitchen staff for pleasant teas. Last but not least, I must mention the efforts of Gordon Archer, a cheerful and efficient team manager. LR.F. I 22 The First Ten Years of Brentwood Rugby To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rugby Club this coach sat down and with help and advice from several other school- coaches, selected what he considered to be the Brentwood College ' All Star ' XV 1961-71. Here it is - and I invite comment and criticism from interested Old Boys, on my choice. Fullback: Dai WiUiams (64-65, 65-66, 66-67, 67-68) R. Wing: Rick RoUins (64-65, 65-66) Outside Centre: John Mitchell (66-67) Inside Centre: Doug Levell (70-71, 71-72) L. Wing: Dean Sawyer (66-67, 67-68, 68-69) Standoff: Terry Kirby (62-63, 63-64, 64-65, 65-66) Scrum Half: Alan McCrindle (67-68) Prop: Cam Gardiner (66-67, 67-68) Hooker: Tim Osier (68-69, 69-70) Prop: Norman Cressey (69-70) 2nd Row: Rob Hindson (67-68, 68-69, 69-70) 2nd Row: Arne Dahl (65-66, 66-67) Openside Break: Bard Haddrell (65-66, 66-67) No. 8: Mike Ohman (65-66, 66-67) BUndside Break: Fraser Cameron (69-70) Quite a team, in fact a coach ' s dream! It would be fun to try and get this XV together to play the current School XV, or anyone close for that matter. N.R.B.P. 23 1st XV This was, a strange season for the 1st XV. As the record shows we started with a bang, and at half-term were undefeated. But even at this stage there were signs that we might not be able to maintain this momentum, and as it transpired we did not. In our opening match against ' Vivat ' we looked most impressive. Our forwards were well on top, and one classic try from a backwind sticks in the memory. But in spite of the high score we showed weaknesses. Many opportunities with a two on one situation were frittered away and when Vivat had the ball our defence and cover looked rather brittle. Our Second game against St. George ' s was much as last year. We denied their dangerous backs possession by beating them up front. When one considers we were considerably outweighed in the forwards this was a great performance. But again the signs were there. Every time St. George ' s had the ball they looked extremely dangerous, and in some ways we were fortunate to win this game. Indeed we only did so because St. George ' s wasted several scoring opportunities. We must be considered unfortunate not to have won the first Shawnigan game. Again we gave the backs ample supply of the ball, but the forwards must be faulted for losing two vital ' heads ' that cost us the game. The backs met stout defence from the Shawnigan team, and time after time were pulled up on the goal line. Again we showed little penetration, but even so we were unfortunate merely to draw when Shawnigan intercepted a pass and ran 75 yards to score under the posts. In the second half things went awry, so at half-term we were undefeated, but considered ourselves a little lucky to be so. In the second St. George ' s game we were well outplayed up front. It is one of the peculiarities of Rugby that two teams can with scarcely a change in personnel, play so differently. A St. George ' s pack that we outplayed at Brentwood, went on the rampage and annihilated us in Vancouver. The defence of our backs always a little suspect, was called severely into question by the talented St. George ' s backs given unlimited ball. We were well-beaten! Against Shawnigan we once again played with great courage, but the game was remarkable in that for the second year running we lost two men early on and played most of the game with thirteen men. Again we tackled well and the covering, especially by Bayles, the only backrow forward, was near miraculous. Inevitably though we were gradually worn down and beaten. The final game, vs Vivat, was most exciting. With nothing at stake both sides threw the ball about with abandon, and although the score was not high, this was exhilirating football. Eventually we lost by 3 points in the closing minutes, but 24 somehow it was one of those games when the score did not really seem to matter. So ended a strange season when, having been unbeaten at half-term, we failed to win one of our return matches. I have already analysed the main reasons. Without wishing to offer excuses, I would say that we have been hit badly by the policy of playing all the games before Christmas, When the games are back to back there is little time to recover from injury. We have been unlucky with injuries in the last two seasons, and so key players have missed several games. Anyway we hope for better success next season. I.R.F. First XV Playing Record P 14 FOR 261 Staff XV Occasional XV AGAINST 171 Draw 14 - 14 Lost 14-19 U. Vic Frosh XV Internationals XV Royal Roads XV St. Michaels University St, George ' s Shawnigan Lake School St. George ' s Windermere SSS 100 Mile House SSS Old Boys XV Shawnigan Lake School St. Michaels University INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS GAME REPRESENTATIVE HONOURS Victoria u 19 Team VS Vancouver won Cl 1 Won OA O Q - Won 36 - U Won 25 7 Won 13 - iU Draw 10 1 n Lost 6 on Won 43 Q O Won 32 J Lost 0 - 20 Lost 4 -22 Lost 9 - 12 Victoria u 1 7 Team Stewart Campbell Dereck Arnoldi VS Vancouver Robert Williams (Captain] Bruce Halliday RUGBY CRITIQUES 1971-72 1st XV BAYLES, Murray (Captain and No. 8) Murray was completely dedicated at all times, pushing himself in training and never giving up in matches. His performance in the 2nd Shawnigan game, (when with two men injured, he remained the only back row forward), will rank as one of the greatest by a Brentwood forward. I would suggest a move to the front row in Senior football for he has not quite the speed and flair for a Senior No. 8. His love of hard work, his tireless covering, his sleight of hand in the close stuff, his abihty as a backup jumper, but most of all his sheer guts — all these make him ideally suited for a prop. STEWART, Reg (Prop) Reg has an uncanny ability to be at the right spot at the right time, and this must be attributed to a sense of anticipation and a lot of desire. He wants to get there! His weakness is the set scrum, and he should work on this. This one failing, however, is more than offset by his other attributes. He may find it tough going in Senior Rugby because of his lack of size, but one of the best tighthead props in B.C. (Hawkins of Oak Bay) is not much bigger. ARNOLDI, Derek (Hooker) Derek could usually be relied on to take a few heads, and rarely lost his own. Another tireless worker who always got there, tackling well and driving into the loose. A lack of size, however, was a severe handicap in these encounters. Mention must be made of his lineout work: (a) he worked hard at his throwing in techniques and developed a good understanding with his jumpers, (b) he was a great harasser when the opposition won the ball. So effective was this aspect of his game, that we moved him after injury to B side WF where he performed quite creditably. WEBSTER, Lex (Hooker) Lex is a raw-boned hooker who has a very fast strike, and who is very lively in the loose. When the 1st XV pack went flat about halfterm, he was one of those brought up from the 2nd XV who injected some much- needed life, and it proved impossible to drop him. A tiger when the opposition have the ball, and very determined in the Scots tradi- tion with the ball at his feet. I hope he continues to play after leaving Brentwood. VAN EEUWEN, Dwaine (Prop W fwd) Dwaine started as an open side wing forward, but his weaknesses soon became apparent. His hands were more than a little suspect, and he failed to read the game. The move to prop has, however, proved an unqualified success, and his future in the game will undoubtedly lie in his continuing in this position. He has an impressive physique and is completely dedicated to training (his placing 3rd in the Senior Cross Country was not altogether a surprise to his Rugby and 25 Rowing coaches). He enjoys the contact and the man to man aspect of front row play. His speed around the field and his tremendous desire will make him a prop to be reckoned with once he has served his apprenticeship and learned the tricks of his trade. MO RAN, Mike (Prop) Mike has matured considerably since last year, and was much less shy of contact. His set work is quite good but he is still inclined to enter rucks with his head in the air. He has good hands, and is quite quick, but was not in as much evidence as he should have been. I suspect this was because (a) he was part of a small pack, and (b) he was rarely stronger than his opposite number. He should work on his strength and play Senior Rugby, because he has the makings of a good club man. He took his demotion admirably, and has always shown a great spirit and willing- ness. CAMPBELL, Stewart (2nd Row) Stewart at last finally realised the promise he showed as a Junior Colt, and played well, particularly in the Lineout. Most of his problems stem from his lack of weight. He is just not heavy enough to generate power in the 2nd row, and drive forward a loose scrum. Even in the lineout he was knocked about in spite of good support from his props. He would have made a good back-up man, but because of our lack of size, we had to use him for most of the power plays. That he failed was not his fault. That he did so well is a tribute to his desire. HENNIGER,Jim (2nd Row) Jim gave everything and was unrecognisable from last year. Indeed, he showed improvement throughout the season and gave an impressive performance in the House matches. He is of good physique, but has not yet learned to use his weight. He packs too high and enters rucks with his head in the air. In the lineout he does not time his jump well and has not yet learned to snatch the ball out of the air without being impeded. Once he masters these techniques he would prove a force next season. STUCKLEBURGER, Wayne (2nd Row) Wayne began Rugby only in September, yet by the end of the season he was playing for the 1st XV. (How one regrets he did not play last year!) He is, of course, far too small for 2nd row, but generated far more shove than the bigger players. He quickly mastered the techniques of picking up the loose ball and wedging, and he is mobile with good hands. Young players could do well to watch him enter a ruck — body bent over, looking for the ball, and pulling in with his arms. I have the greatest admiration for his techniques (learned incredibly quickly) and regret only his lack of size. He reminded me very much of Frazer Cameron who eventually moved into the Back Row. Wayne should continue with the game and consider a similar move. THOMPSON, John (2nd Row) Of impressive physique, but not quite the desire. He had some very good games, but had a bad patch after half term. It was difficult to pin down just what was the problem, but I suspect that with a light pack he had to work so hard that he had little left for the loose. On occasions he got annoyed, and dealt with the opposition in a most impressive manner, but often he allowed himself to be demoralised. Another player who suffered from being part of a light pack, for when on top he looked very good. WILLIAMS, Robert (B Side W. fwd Inside Centre) Robert is small but certainly plays his weight. Probably the hardest tackier on the team, he was utterly fearless leaving a wake of destruction both as wing forward and centre. Unfortunately these kamakazi techniques often left him prostrate as well! Although defence is undoubtedly his forte, he is no mean attacking player being quite quick, with an eye for the gap, and being a good passer. A useful utility man who can play almost anywhere. This attitude will make him an invaluable Club player in spite of his lack of size. SMITH, Tyler (Open Side W.fwd) Tyler also is small, but big in the thigh. Another fearless tackier but possessed of considerable attacking ability also. He gets inside the wing, but is still slow to pick up the ball when play breaks down. He is, of course, inexperienced but improved sufficintly through the season to make his spot on the 1st XV. He is one of the few Grade X ' s to play in a 1st XV pack and that he did, is a tribute to his desire and interest in the game. If he grows in the summer he could be a force next year. ALLESTER,Jeff (Fullback) Once again due to stand off problems, which necessitated moving the regular fullback to standoff, Jeff found him- self wearing the No. 15 shirt on the 1st XV, instead of No. 1 or No. 3! Ideally built for a 26 prop, with both size and speed he would have been a great asset to the team in this position but showing his usual selfless attitude and fine team spirit Jeff agreed to fill the vacancy at fullback in order to help out both the 1st XV and its coaches. Throughout the season he was a hard and fearless tackier who showed plenty of courage under pressure. He also kicked well both feet. Everyone concerned is greatly indebted to Jeff for his willingness to sacrifice personal ambition for the good of the team. OSLER,Jock (Fullback) Jock spent half the season bravely attempting to help solve the school ' s stand-off problem, but he was never completely at home in the position and only really came into his own when moved to his rightful position at fullback. In this position he is a natural having a built-in sense of position and a good attacking flair. He kicks well with his right foot but not at all with his left, a grave handicap for a fullback. Finally, though he gives his all in matches he is reluctant to train hard, making him suspect as a true team man. WILLIAMS, Harry (Right wing) Harry is a strong, powerful runner with a good body swerve who had the ability to be a match winner, and indeed on ' his day ' often was, but an air of vagueness which frequently led to grave lapses in con- centration made him something of a liability in critical games, particulcirly on defence. PADWICK, Mike (Inside centre Right wing) Mike is potentially the most dangerous back in the school. Fast and elusive he was capable of carving a defense wide open but too often didn ' t due largely to lack of confidence in his own ability. More at home on the wing he scored a particularly fine try against Shawnigan in that position. If he can overcome this lack of confidence he will be a real threat next year. LEVELL, Doug (Outside Centre) Doug is the most improved rugby player in the school. In spite of the fact that this was only his second year of rugby he has become the finest passer of the ball in the school. He is a very powerful runner with an excellent outside break which gave either him or his wings the majority of the tries scored by the 1st XV this year. In defence his tackling was bone-crushing and it often drew comparison with Don Tansley, the finest tackier in the history of the school — no mean compliment. BRADFORD, John (Left wing) John was a very strong, hard running left wing who averaged over a try a game during the first half of the season. But lacking basic speed his success was based on desire and when for some unaccountable reason he lost this in mid-November the ' fire ' went out of him and he then looked less than ordinary. He has an excellent cross kick which early in the season led to a number of good forward tries. WILLS, Chuck (Stand off) Chuck was moved up from the Colts in mid season in an attempt to solve the stand-off problem. Although as yet rather small, he is quick and a good passer of the ball and soon got the line moving in a way that no one else had been able to. In addition he kicks equally well with both feet, a rarety in this part of the world. His abihty to think quickly and read the game make him an exciting prospect for the future and his coaches are hopeful that for the next two years, anyway, the ' old recurring stand off problem ' has finally been solved! He must learn to pull his weight on defence, if he is to become a ' complete ' player. HALLIDAY, Bruce (Scrum Half) Bruce got his chance, unex- pectedly, early in the season when last year ' s scrum half was injured. He took it literally with both hands! Although desperately small for the league of rugby Bruce makes up for it with elusiveness and speed. He has a long, brisk service and kicks well but he must improve his defence — he is reluctant to fall on the ball and has a tendency to ' lose his cool ' under pressure. He is yet another in a long line of ' Duncan scrum halves ' who have served the school well over the last ten years. N.R.B.P. 27 2nd XV HAWKSWORTH, David (Outside Centre) David was the 2nd XV ' s outstanding back. An elusive, if somewhat awkward runner (in the Mike Hicks ' tradi- tion), he was always a threat with the ball in his hands. He is also one of the best passers of the ball in the school. Not a hard defender but a great trier who always stuck with it. LEVELL, David (Inside Centre) David has all the physical attributes for his position — size and plenty of speed — but at the moment he is lacking in one essential — the desire to break the half tackle and create the vital opening. With this ' killer ' instinct he could become a valuable player to any team, particularly as he is always thinking constructively on the field. FENNINGS, Randy (Left wing) Randy played a few games for the 2nd XV. He runs well in the open field but is lacking in the necessary robustness to make it to the line through ' heavy traffic ' . Plays his position well in defence which conpensates for his lack of hitting power. ELLIS, David (Captain and Stand Off) David has everything that a good stand off needs except perhaps the most vital of all — basic speed. This alone prevented him from playing for the 1st XV. He kicks well, passes well and knows how to read the game. He was an excellent captain who always got the best out of his team and was probably the person most responsible for the 2nd XV ' s fine record. LINDSAY, Peter (Prop) Too small to be a really effective prop but a great ferreter for the ball in the loose. He often appeared from a maul with the ball, but had an unfortunate habit of dying with it instead of feeding it back. His lack of size also leads to his being buffeted in the lineout. I would suggest a move to hooker (his original position). RAPHAEL, Andy (Prop) Andy has the size and strength to be a good prop, but unfortunately lacks the mobil- ity. When he gets there he is most useful, and with the ball in his hands he is a difficult man to stop. But he will always have to work hard to ensure mobility. MCLEAN, Duncan (No. 8) A player who never realised his potential. He has good hands, tackles well, and is a strong runner. He scored some excellent tries and looked on the surface a match-winner. He lacks, however, real desire so that he plays in spurts. He must realise the greatest back row forward gives his all for 70 minutes, and builds the flair on top of solid graft. STANLEY, David (W fwd) David is a deadly tackier. He is far too small to be a forward, and too slow to be a back, but he is a useful man to have around because of unlimited guts . He is absolutely fearless in dropping on the ball in the mud, and will take on the largest opponent with no hesitation. MORRISON, Ross (Scrum Half) Ross, last year ' s 1st XV scrum half, had the misfortune to break his jaw early in the season, which put him out of action for two months. When he came back he tried as hard as ever but was unable to regain his confidence, so was never seen at his best this year. SITES, Scott (W fwd, Hooker, Scrum Half) Scott proved a most useful member of the team, playing competently in these three positions. He likes to run with the ball in his hands and is quite fast around the field. Hooker is probably his position, and he should work on the speed of his strike. He should also overcome a ten- dency to play to the gallery. FRIEDLI, Ron (Fullback) Ron is a steady, if unspectacular fullback. His main strength lay in his formii- dable boot! On his day he appeared able to kick goals from almost any place on the field! His weakness was his lack of speed, particu- larly on the turn. This meant that he was too often caught out of position. HUGO, Rob (Right wing) Rob has plenty of speed but he must get out of the habit of turning his back to the opposition when he runs into ' heavy traffic ' . Rob is a fearless defender who has the potential but he must learn to put his head back and go whatever the situation. I.R.F. 28 2nd XV Record P VV L D FOR AGAINST 8 6 2 0 177 23 The 2nd XV won the Independent Schools Cup for 2nd XV competition, and on several occasions played most attractive football. As I have said before, there was little difference between the 1st XV and 2nd XV, so that many of the players had 1st XV experience. All four second rows — Henniger, John Thompson, Stuckleburger and Stewart Campbell, had 1st XV experience and provided a good core. Webster and Lindsay and sometimes Moran completed a good front row and Duncan McLean was a powerful number eight, though rather inclined to play in spurts. Tyler Smith, Sites, and David Stanley all had lively games in the back row, and only once in the Second Shawnigan game, was this pack outplayed. In the backs David Ellis proved an excellent ' general ' . He kicked well, showed a grasp of tactics and gave his all. Only a lack of basic speed prevented his playing for the 1st XV and much of the credit for the success of the team must be his. He was well-served at scrum half by Ross Morrison and later the versatile Scott Sites. His centres, David Hawksworth and David Levell showed dash, and the wings Harry Williams, John Bradford, Randy Fennings and Rob Hugo all ran very hard. At fuU-back Ron Friedli was steady and kicked an impressive number of points. This was a good 2nd XV and thoroughly deserving of the 2nd XV Independent Schools Championship. LR.F 3rd XV Team Report and Critique P W L D FOR AGAINST 10 10 0 0 276 17 From the record it is clear that this was a most successful season for the third XV but truly it is a reflection upon the consistency of rugby throughout the senior schools. This enabled move- ment of personnel from team to team with the minimum of confusion. The team began with a fine combination of experience and new robust talent. Receiving the best of leadership from Jim Russell, the group soon developed a great cohesiveness of intent. This was finally cemented in the second game of the season against St. George ' s school. The team overcame a 0-10 deficit to win 13-10 and this I feci confirmed a belief in their own abilities and the rugby techniques they had worked upon. The best game was without doubt the second St. George ' s fixture when every facet of the game ' came together ' leading to a 48-0 win. In the style of play the team showed fine balance most of the season although the forwards did carry more than their share through the early games. Scoring was well distributed throughout the backs, and all forwards scored at least once during the season. The forwards always beat their opponents supplying a regular supply of ' good ball ' from set, lineout and particularly loose scrum. The back play was essentially simple which involved good passing, hard running and a defiant defense. Overall a most satisfying seasons effort which will supply a goodly number of competent players to help form a nucleus for ' A ' group next season, which is our function. W.J. Burrows 4th XV P W L D FOR AGAINST 8 5 3 0 205 45 The 4th XV enjoyed a most successful season this year, winning most of their matches with some ease, and losing the others very narrowly. This may have reflected on the opposition occasionally, but it is often difficult to find suitable teams to play against when the standard varies so much from year to year. The task of producing a formidable team at the beginning of the term seemed insurmountable, since so many players were inexperienced, but with hard work and the sense of team spirit which developed, we were able to make rapid progress. This was often marred by 3rd XV calls, but then the 4th XV fully recognises its responsibilities in this direction. There were many tries scored — 46 in all — Peter McClean and Keiron Gray being the leading try scorers. Both showed their attacking flare and were a great asset to the side. The forwards became well-drilled and began to show understanding of each other towards the end of the term, while the backs, often harrassed by injuries, showed their abiUty to score tries when given the ball. Mention must be made of Ted Schinbein who was certainly the greatest prospect to emerge, and his aggressive tackling and hard running in attack, were often the springboard for our scores. Jim Ansell also made his mark, coming up from the 5th XV, with his very fine running and ball-playing ability. Unfor- tunately we lacked a kicker (only 9 conversions and 1 penalty!) which would soon have altered many score lines if we had had one. I congratulate the squad on their success and would hope they utilise their experience in future seasons. J.G. Hunter Colts ' A ' XV P W L D FOR AGAINST 12 1 11 0 76 178 The Colts ' A ' XV had a very poor season as the above record indicates. The team never played really well and only occasionally were there I glimpses of anything like a co-ordinated effort. This game requires a great deal of heart and ' fire ' , both of which were sadly lacking. Each individual player should be prepared to support his team- mates under the most difficult circumstances, this rarely happened. As a result, when the side got behind in a game, despondancy swept through the players like a fever. The front five had a hard time, being beaten for possession most of the time. The back row had too much to do and their game suffered. The half-backs were never settled and the three-quarters rarely received the ball. Unfortunately, to make matters worse, the tackling was at time appalling. My opening comments offer little praise, but there were occasions when things went reasonably well. The games against St. George ' s (beaten both times — 9-3 and 12-4) the team operated at its best. The tackling was sound and the forwards won a fair share of the ball. In a number of other games we were let down by some rather clumsy defensive errors — people taking too much time in clearing or hesitancy in deciding to go for a ball. The team picture is indeed bleak, but individ- ually there was some skill. Chuck Wills captained the team and playing at fly half or centre was always creative with little to work with. We were all delighted to see him make the 1st XV before the end of the season and perform well in the games he played. Mike De Long, a first year player, has flair and I am sure that with experienced players around him, he can have some impact on the game. John Willings was the hooker and if ail the other forwards displayed his desire, we would have had little trouble in winning possession. Esmond French has a future in the game, he is a good line-out forward, and if he acquires more ' devil ' he will be pushing for a 1st XV place next year. Lewis Gelfand is a skillful No. 8 in attack, but he must be prepared to do some hard work. Three junior colts played on the colts team for much of the year. Keith Hutton has the makings of a fine back row forward, Derek Sharpe has yet to settle into a position, but has more than average ability and Gordon Alex added a little drive to the pack. In spite of the poor season, a few players may yet make the grade. C.D.Y. Rugby Report — Junior Colts: Colts ' B ' P W L D FOR AGAINST 9 3 5 0 65 91 The junior colts did not have sufficient numbers to operate as a viable group and were therefore amalgamated with the Colts ' B ' for playing purposes. This curious collection of differ- ent sized people developed a unique spirit which is reflected in their record; to paraphrase Churchill, they were amazed in victory and expectant of defeat. The group contained some boys of con- siderable talent and many with none at all but to a man, they exhibited an enthusiasm for the game which made the term enjoyable for players and coaches alike. CM. Ross Junior Junior Colts P W L D FOR AGAINST 5 0 5 0 47 131 This was not the Junior Junior Colts year. However this was no fault of the team as a whole. The Junior Juniors proved as determined cind enthusiastic as any previous Junior Junior team which I have coached. The boys who had no previous knowledge of the game, were most eager to learn, and worked extremely hard during the workouts. They were quick to learn their basic skills and soon showed signs of playing basic rugby. Unfortunately we lacked both natural talent and depth, which was soon to show in the following games. This did not deter the boys in the least when they played against St. George ' s and St. Michael ' s University Schools who fielded teams which contained much heavier and more experienced players. A most important factor at this level of rugby. Our first defeat to University School 87-0 was quite a blow to the morale of the team. However, with typical Brentonian fashion the boys continued to work all the harder, and when we were to meet the same team six weeks later after intensive work on basic skills the boys put on a fine display of rugby to lose only in score and not morale by 3-0. My thanks to Richard Model who as captain was a fine example to the boys, and a special mention for Charles Proctor who proved the outstanding player of the group, and who I am sure will enjoy an outstanding career at Brentwood. J.E.D. 31 Visit of Campbell College, Belfast. March 1972 At the end of the Easter Term we had the pleasure of entertaining the 1st XV of Campbell College, Belfast. They were on a three week tour of British Columbia, and we thoroughly enjoyed their company during the week that they were with us. On the rugby field, much to our discomfort they were less friendly and gave us a real lesson in the art of constructive, flowing rugby to the tune of a 3-42 trouncing! Campbell College, long a power house of Northern Ireland rugby, were well known to us even before they got to B.C. and their handsome victory over St. Georges in Vancouver in their first match only confirmed what we knew already — that we were in for a very tough game indeed. Even so we hardly did ourselves justice and the result was very disappointing though hardly surprising in view of our lack of preparation for the game. Our rugby season had officially finished at Christmas and it proved to be almost impossible to get the 1st XV together without seriously inter- fering with other Easter Term activities and sports. We chose not to interfere and paid the penalty for putting on to the field an under-practised, half-fit team which lacked experience in at least two vital positions because of the unavailability of several key players. Campbell College won the ball at will from tight, loose and lincout and their backs ran amok, scoring a number of delightful tries through quick passing and excellent backing up. Murray Bayles at No. 8 and Tyler Smith at openside played coura- geously in a lost cause and never gave up; the rest is best forgotten. I only hope it does not take us too long to live down this disaster to our rugby playing image. We know we can play on level terms with the best in Britain if we prepare ourselves properly. Only three years ago we were battling the best team in Britain to the last whistle. It will be up to next years XV to put matters right, against Whitgift School from London, England who will be here on tour in the spring. However, in summary, justice where justice is due, Campbell College was a well drilled team who played open, adventurous rugby, and they made many friends in this part of the world with their exciting style of play. N.R.B.P. TRACK AND FIELD Forty-two boys elected to join the track and field group for the Summer Term, a high propor- tion of them from the senior school. The school field was out of commission, to allow the ground staff to repair damage and to allow it to recover for September. This meant that the whole group, apart from the throwers, had to use outside facilities. We were fortunate enough to be able to use the University of Victoria track a number of times and when it was not available we used Cowichan S.S.S. track. Despite the reduced amount of time avail- able to train, the athletes worked quite hard and as a result achieved a reasonable level of success. Our senior team won the Mid-Island trophy by a clear margin over Shawnigan, with the other schools well behind. In the Independent Schools ' track meet we finished second to St. George ' s School. I think that it is fair to say that they beat us for 2 reasons — (1) more natural sprinting ability, and (2) one outstanding athlete who took 4 individual titles. Harry Williams had an outstanding season, lowering the school 400 metres record 3 times and fmishing with 51.7 seconds. He was only beaten once in 8 starts (finishing 2nd in his heat of the B.C. championships). Jim Robson also had a most successful season, setting 2 new school marks (3000 metres in 9 m. 14 s. and 1500 metres in 4 m. 17 seconds). In the long jump John Bradford found some success, and with a jump of 20 ft. 2 2 ins. was less than 2 inches off the school record. The rest of the team had their moments too, Eric Bapty (800 m. in 2 m. 8.9 sees) and Rick Brine worked hard and gained some valuable points in some of the meets. Robert Hugo was more than an adequate second string 400 metre runner and on a number of occasions followed Harry Williams into second place. Mike Padwick has sprinting potential, but he must try to lengthen his stride if he is to compete at provincial level next year. Joe Morgan worked long hours at the pole vault pit, and though only a beginner, he ended up close to 10 feet. In the junior school Michael Lax was our outstanding athlete ending the season as Vancouver Island 400 metres champion. In winning this title he set a school junior record of 53.6 seconds. Michael has great potential and I believe that he now realises how much work is required to reach the top. At senior level throwing was of a very high standard. Jeff Allester and Mike Moran throwing 39 ft. plus with the shot, Moran and Duncan 33 McLean both going well over 100 ft. with the discus. Duncan McLean broke the school record, throwing 123 ft. 5 ins., with the hammer, while he and Murray Bayles again placed 1 and 2 at the Independent Schools meet. Javelin was by far the richest event from the talent point of view with 3 people over 150 ft. and another just 6 inches short of that mark (Allester, Rob Williams, Corrie Heerensperger and Bill Vetleson). At junior level the outstanding thrower was Esmond French putting the shot over 43 feet all year, showing great promise in all throws for the future. Most of this success can be explained by the good weight training system run over the first 2 terms and the programme allowing rowing and throwing to complement each other to great effect. We all hope that the boys returning next year have stimulated themselves sufficiently to want to do even better next summer. CROSS-COUNTRY REPORT 1972 This year saw a very keen Cross-Country group achieve considerable success which it richly deserved. We began the term training on roads and firm trails, but a gruelling race in the mud and water of the Mount Prevost Mid-Island course convinced the team that a sterner test of endurance was required in training. From then on we began each workout in a local marshy field. There we played a punishing kind of follow-my-leader , where the leader lost face if he did not blaze a trail through the deepest puddles and thickest sludge in the area. After a few weeks of this sort of conditioning, we were fully prepared for the rigours of the Saanich and Independent Schools ' Races, both of which were run in appalling conditions — cloying mud, 34 huge puddles, swollen streams, and (at St. George ' s) torrential rain. A win in the Mid-Island, followed by a very good showing in the Saanich, built the Senior team up for its decisive win in the Independent Schools, where only a single St. George ' s runner prevented Brentwood from filhng the first six places. The junior race was something of an organizational disaster, where some runners (including Brent- wood ' s Mike Lax and Crichton) were sent half a mile too far. Even so, Glenlyon were clearly a better team and deserved the junior trophy. Individually, Jim Robson was outstandingly the best runner, and as captain, organizer and enthusiast he was quite invaluable to team and coach alike. Rick Brine well deserved his colours for his fine running and cheerful dedication. Over the term Embert Van Tilburg improved out of all recognition and was awarded his tie as a result. For the juniors, Andrew Crichton underwent an even more dramatic transformation and Mike Lax sub- dued his sprinter ' s aspirations to dominate the junior team. With his powerful, determined running in the under- 14 age group, Richard Model was in a class of his own and proved himself one of the top Mid-Island runners at the midget level. Our thanks go to all the team members drafted from other sports. Particularly to Duane Van Eeuwen, who emerged like a regular comic strip hero from a training diet of weights and rugby scrums to power himself into contention with a third place finish in the School Cross Country. Oblivious to mud and rain, he repeated this placing at St. George ' s with another magnificent run. Teams: Senior J. Robson R. Brine D. Van Eeuwen D. Hawksworth E. Van Tilburg E. Bapty R. Hugo R. Seaman Junior Mike Lax A. Crichton R. Model C. Wills R. Barton Mark Lax I. Biscoe G. Reed Results: School Cross Country Senior: 1st Robson, 2nd Vrine, 3rd Van Eeuwen Junior: 1st Mike Lax, 2nd Crichton, 3rd Model House Senior: 1st Privett 179, 2nd Whittall 142, 3rd Ellis 129 Junior: 1st Whittall 183, 2nd Ellis 151, 3rd Privett 90 Independent Schools Championship Senior: 1st Brentwood 26, 2nd St. George ' s 72, 3rd Shawnigan 91 Junior: 1st Glenlyon, 2nd Brentwood, 3rd St. George ' s (No points because of race mix-up) 35 SOCCER This year the organisation of soccer in the spring term was changed. In previous years, the soccer revolved m iinly around the inter-house competiti( ns. However this year it was decided to expand the sport by playing many more fixtures with outside teams and schools. The boys were thus grouped by age and ability so that we had two senior teams, a colt and a junior colt team. This meant that the better boys trained and played together which obviously enhanced their own ability and it also meant that beginners and juniors could receive coaching aimed at the very basics of the game. Certainly the general standard of skill, ability and understanding was considerably im- proved. This progress should become even more apparent in future years when the junior boys move into the senior category with that much more experience of the game. Of the games that were played Brentwood fared extremely well. The first team played seven games losing only two — one very narrowly to Shawnigan in the final of the Independent Schools Cup and the other to the staff team. They did beat some very strong opposition in their other games. In all the matches the strong defence played 36 particularly well conceeding only six goals in seven games. The other Brentwood teams, although they did not have many fixtures, achieved some good results. The Colts team, again relying on a sound defence showed great promise. Hutton, the captain and Foreman, the goalkeeper were outstanding in the defence and Timmis showed good speed and penetration in the attack but he generally lacked support from his other forwards. The Junior Colts made excellent progress in learning the basic skills and principles of the game. Of the team G. Reed with his Mexican soccer background showed the greatest promise. The inter-house competition was a very close affair. Privett eventually won proving that a strong defence generally comes out on top. They had four of the first team defence and even though Ellis and Whittall both showed more flair and imagination in attack the Privett defence gave nothing away and deservedly won the cup. A similar story concerns the junior inter- house cup which Whittall won decisively. Results: 1st team: Played 7, Won 4, Tied 1, Lost 2 Interhouse: Senior: 1. Privett, 2. EHis, 3. Whittall Junior: 1. Whittall, 2. Privett, 3. Ellis The Independent Schools Cup which was the main aim of the first team just eluded us again. In the semi-finals we were drawn against St. Michaels University School. Despite the fact that they were a pick-up team, we did not play well and although we finally won 3-1 to reach the final, it was not a very satisfactory performance. FIELD HOCKEY 1st XI Won 2 Drew 0 Lost 3 2nd XI Won 1 Drew 1 Lost 2 Twenty-eight students from all grades made up the summer term ' s field group. The majority were new to the game and had to overcome the frustrations of the obstruction rule, of using one side of the stick only, and of not being allowed to check an opponent as in ice hockey. After a few cut lips and bruised shins, everybody became more adept at avoiding injury and developed their skills and positional play; in no instance were either the 1st XI or 2nd XI outplayed in the nine represen- tative matches played. The 1st XI had a nucleus of experience in David Ellis (captain), Ross Morrison, Derek Arnoldi and Gordon Archer. Ellis ' determination and strength were a mainstay of the defence, and Morrison ' s excellent stick handling always made him a dangerous forward. Wayne Stucklberger, Pat However the final against Shawnigan proved to be a great match. Shawnigan, having the home advantage, started strongly and the Brentwood defence came under heavy pressure. This pressure eventually told when Shawnigan combined well to score and lead 1-0. However the goal stirred Brentwood to produce their own attacks and it was no surprise when we equalised. Derek Sharpe, who deserves special mention because of his very young age, scored a magnificent goal from 35 yards. The game was won wide open and both teams produced some excellent soccer both in attack and defence. The tension grew as the final whistle neared. Many chances were created and missed by both sides. The Brentwood team, as a whole, were playing well above themselves and nobody deserves more credit than Robert Williams who, despite an injured ankle, played superbly well. The deadlock continued until the final whistle when the score was still 1-1. It was decided to play a sudden-death overtime match but unfortu- nately for Brentwood the game was over almost before they got started. The overtime period was barely two minutes old when Creamer the very talented Shawnigan forward created an opening which was quickly taken and Brentwood had lost 2-1. It was one of those matches that neither side deserved to lose and full credit must go to both sides for providing such an excellent exhibition of soccer and sportsmanship. Team : B. Vetleson; R. Williams; D. McLean (capt.); J. Mott; M. Bayles; C. Wills; T. Bryde; C. Overton; D. Sharpe; Dave Levell; S. Reed; (substitutes:) K. Gray; M. Moran; R. Friedli. Macleod, Gordon Alex, Peter Lindsay and John Mott were all outstanding considering they had never played the game until this summer. Kip 37 Woodward showed ability on the left wing, a difficult position to play at the best of times. As last year, the goaltending was shared between Gary Wilson and Paul Rothery. It was a little disap- pointing that the 1st XI lost both their games against St. George ' s who, incidentally, have 120 players to select from. Both games finished 2-1. The second result was especially unfortunate after Brentwood had dominated much of the play. Against Shawnigan School one game was won, the other lost. BADMINTON 1971-72 This was a year for building for the future! Our successes this year were exclusively on an inter-school match basis. The team picked up a solid number of wins against other schools on the Island, but the competition on an individual level at tournaments proved too strong for our players. We were unable to compensate for the loss of several of our strongest players from last year, and our junior team was hit by a spate of broken arms and other misfortunes which adversely affected their training. Nevertheless the sport was played with as much gusto as ever and the training continued at all levels to the benefit of each player. Inspiration was also forthcoming by dint of watching top players in tournaments. The most impressive of these without doubt was the match between representatives of Canada and mainland China in an exhibition at the Victoria Racquets Club. The agility and stamina of these players provided food for thought for the whole group. The 2nd XI, under the captaincy of Crispin Hobbs, improved quickly as the season progressed. We beat Shawnigan in one meeting and drew the other. St. George ' s 2nd were bigger and more experienced, and it was a creditable performance to hold them to two goals in both games. The season ended with a 6-a-side tournament among the three houses. The tournament winner was Ellis House. H.J.M.  Next year we are setting our sights on the Independent Schools Trophy, which we hope to return to its rightful resting place in the case in the main hall. We hope to follow this up with successes in the Mid-Island, the Island and — who knows? — the B.C. Championships. With the advent of girls at the school next year we wdll be able to overcome the problems of practice for our mixed doubles team. My thanks go to the group for its enthusiasm, to our team members, who put in so much extra time and effort and, in particular, I wish to express my appreciation to Mr. H. Martin, who assisted me so ably with the ' B ' group in the wdnter term. My best wishes go, as always, to our senior members who are leaving us. I hope that they will continue to have as much enjoyment from the game as they have had here at the school. R. On 38 VOLLEY BALL For the first time this year this sport was offered during the second term. It proved most popular with the group of 26. Much of the credit for the sport ' s early success must be given to Jim Ansell whose experience and expertise was valuable to both coach and players alike. Play improved rapidly both in personal skill and cohesion. However, as the high school season GYMNASTIC REPORT Shawnigan Lake School hosted the 1972 Independent ' Schools Gymnastic Championship. Brentwood entered the following events: Free Callisthenics 1st Rob McLean Trampoline (Kevin Lees) — Murray Tucker — This young gymnast has fine potential for the future championships. Parallel Bar Frank Tissington, Ted Schinbien, Michael Murphy, Peter McLean, CHff Overton and Michael De Long are developing fine form on the bars. Look for some keen competition from these athletes. Rings David Prefontaine, Joe Morgan, Steve Gillis had ended only a pair of exhibition games with Shawnigan Lake School were arranged. Both sets of contests ended in wins for the Brentwood squads. The seaso n was admirably terminated by an engaging inter-house contest in which Whittall only just bested Ellis in a close final game, with Privett House a game third. This game should prove just as popular with both girls and boys next year. W. J. Burrows displayed some fine form on this piece of apparatus. Vaulting Horse Frank Tissington entered the vaulting as a gesture for the team. We hope to develop more interest toward the vaulting event in ' 73. Patterson — Overton. Tumbling Rob McLean worked well in the tumbling event — here again our Gymnasts must show more interest. HorizontcJ Bar No entry — the school has recently purchased a horizontal bar, and our progress on this piece of apparatus is very encouraging. I feel we as a team had far too many ' beginners ' in the gymnastic group. A great deal more serious hard work must be done by students wishing to participate in the future Brentwood Gymnastic Group. 39 The team is in great need of sincere hard working athletes. This is a tough pass-time with a wonderful rewarding conclusion of self- achievement and physical development. COMMENT FROM THE GYMNASTS Even though gymnastics was not a recognized sport in Brentwood this year, we (the gymnastics group), feel that it soon will be and that it will add to Brentwood ' s already outstanding athletic record. Under the extraordinary coaching and leader- ship demonstrated by Mr. Pitt, we have learned the all important rules of sportsmanship and self- discipline. We also feel that next year we will be able to show our true potential in all areas of gymnastics and thus show the result of having an excellent coach like Mr. Pitt. TENNIS REPORT The tennis group consisted of fifty-three boys ranging in ability from beginners to representative players. Under the direction of Mr. C. Ross, assisted by Mr. N. Prowse, they were organized into three groups for coaching and competition. Inter-school competitions were held on a house basis, as well as the regular senior and junior open tournaments. For the second year running, our tennis team won the Independent School ' s Tennis Trophy and our top doubles pair of Jock Osier and Mark Timmis won the individual doubles cham- pionship. The other four representatives on the team, — Scott Reed, David Trottier, Vincent Kwan and Charles Proctor, like Jock and Mark are all grade eleven or under which indicates the strength of the tennis programme at Brentwood and promises an even stronger team next summer. Mr. Prowse and myself would like to thank the tennis group in general and the team in particular for their co-operation and effort over the term. CM. Ross CURLING REPORT A group of forty boys travelled to the Duncan Curling Club every Tuesday and Thursday under the direction of Mr. C. Ross and Mr. N. Prowse for two enjoyable hours of curling. The winning rink in our inter-house bonspiel was made up of Wayne Stuckelberger, John Thompson, Harry Williams, and Craig Lightheart for Whittall House. In addi- tion, a number of Brentwood boys successfully participated in the Duncan High School ' s Bonspiel which closed a very pleasant term for all who took part in this popular sport. CM. Ross 40 SAILING It has been a good year. Both the Indepen- dent Schools ' Shield and the Roger ' s Cup are back at Brentwood. This does not mean to say that we won everything. The girls of Strathcona really gave us a drubbing in the winter series racing in sabots, and it was a salutary lesson for some of the boys to have to accept the fact that brains rather than brawn win sailboat races. During the same winter season, valuable ex- perience was gained by many of the boys on the school team who participated in the series for cruising class sailboats held at Cowichan Bay. One important thing they learned was that anything can happen in a sailboat race and that one should never give up. This paid off months later when Craig Lightheart, sailing a very slow old boat, stubbornly tacked his way up from last position to edge an opponent out. The extra point gained, seemingly insignificant at the time, was to be the deciding point in our favour in the Independent Schools ' Competition, Other good news we have received this year is that we are to get new equipment in the fall. Our older boats have done stalwart service but are beginning to protest when sailed hard in a stiff blow. The year has had its lighter moments — Mr. Davies earnestly applying bottom paint to a freshly sanded deck — a younger member of the club filling the Seagull outboard with kerosene and pulling the cord for hours, and hours, and hours Jack Mussallem upside down (again) on a windy afternoon — Mr. Lironi sailing happily away from the dock with the drain plugs still ashore — Lance Appleby totally out of control and planing — Vincent Kwan cursing a mutinous crew in Can- tonese — Bruce Heslip in a sabot (just). Apart from what we have learned from our mistakes, we have also learned that discipline, self and collective, in the form of constant attention to detail, absolute concentration, and consistent per- formance, is what wins races, and in doing so produces good sailors. I would like to close by bidding farewell to one of our long time members, a colourful figure on the Brentwood waterfront, Jack Mussallem. My memories of sailing at Brentwood will always be coloured by visions of Submarine Jack emerging dripping and happy from yet another nautical disaster while exchanging salty epithets with his alter-ego David Scott. Thank you Jack for your close support over the years, and may light winds and calm seas follow you in the years to come. R. V. Lironi 41 1972 Brentwood Instruction Swim Programme Mr. Mrs. R.G. Pitt Co-ordinators Instructors The Brentwood Swimming Programme was far behind schedule this year due to Bubble- trouble . We had high hopes of a full winter of aquatic instruction but no such luck as old man winter gave us a pre-Christmas gift, he blew our bubble down with one huff and a puff! Here the swimming programme came to a grinding halt. Fortunately a few weeks later the Bubble-makers (not Lawrence Welk) repaired the dome, but alas the same puff of wind came back to deal Old Man Blimp his final blow and our bubble has remained deflated until this very day. The Polar-Bear Club was not to be beaten and under very adverse climatic conditions we donned our winter-woolies and continued with our pro- gramme. Finally the weather broke in our favour, 60° and the like; here things began to move toward a more productive effort. We discarded our wet suits and sweat-suits for the regulation swim- suit. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of our swimmers, after much discomfort, we are pleased to report the following achievements: Royal Life Saving Society Award Number Passed Award of Merit 12 Bronze Medallion 31 Intermediate Award 1 Senior Resuscitation 18 Junior Resuscitation 1 Total = 63 candidates Red Cross Water Safety Society Award Number Passed Senior Swimmer 30 Intermediate Swimmer 17 Junior Swimmer 3 Total = 50 candidates See you next year in the pool! R.G.P. 42 CYCLING 1972 The Brentwood Bicycling Club (known affec- tionately as the BBC) wheeled into its second year at the College with its twenty enthusiastic cyclists puffing their way up the apparently endless num- ber of hills in the Mill Bay area and coasting thankfully down the other side. The first half of the term was frequently a muddy, wet experience, but, with the arrival of the sun after mid-term, off came the shirts the culti- vation of sunburns went into immediate operation. The physical training received was comple- mented by the recreational aspects of the sport. As before, we combined the cycling activity with camping expeditions and spent many enjoyable hours ' communing with nature ' . I was fortunate to have such an enthusiastic and cheery group of boys and hope that they will have been encouraged to use this healthy (and non-polluting!) mode of travel during their summer vacations. R. Orr GOLF This summer the golf group were able to enjoy the best weather of the year for their sport. The group of twelve boys played regularly three times a week at the Cowichan Valley Golf and Country Club. They received weekly lessons from one of Canada ' s foremost professional golfers, Bill Wakeham, The standard improved tremendously over the term, most boys obtaining a handicap of less than twenty and some even made single figure handicaps. Some form of competitive golf was organised on most afternoons. The matches were either singles, fourballs or foursomes and they provided some very entertaining moments. The majority of the group are still in grade eleven so that next year ' s team should be extremely strong. Golf group — handicaps in brackets: R. Soukop (9) E. Poole (10) D. Hawksworth-fll) G. Anderson (15) D. Stephen (18) N. Mackay (16) J . McGimpsey (18) M. Aldersey (18) D. Gordon (19) J. Russell (24) B. Halliday (24) J.B. Garvey BASKETBALL Brentwood ' s Basketball team played five games this year. Against the Brentwood Faculty they won 27-26. Against the Cowichan Valley R.C.M.P. they won 38-34. They then performed against Shawnigan Lake School and lost twice 64-31 and 87-17. Their last game against St. Michaels University School was also a loss by the score of 49-23. 43 SKY-DIVING When at first the idea of a sky-diving group was suggested to the Grade 12 ' s, nineteen students said they would be wilUng to take the course if the scheme got off the ground, so to speak. After Mr. MacKenzie ' s permission, the Brent- wood College Parachuting Club was air-borne, but only nine of the once enthusiastic nineteen fellows enrolled. The course, taught by Mr. Roger Folic, a qualified professional sky-diver took us for a slim three hours of three consecutive days. Some honoured us by calling it our crash course in sky-diving . Items covered in the course included packing our own parachutes, proper exits from the plane, stability in free fall, total and partial malfunctions, steering, landing and most fortu- nately for some of us, the art of emergency tree landings. The following Sunday became owr judgement day. Bright and early we arrived at the Pat Bay airport. Immediately, with extreme care, we packed our own chutes and assembled ourselves, together with helmet, main and reserve chutes with the added style of our bright red Stewart 8c Hudson workmens overalls, we looked impressive! Camping Trips to Long Beach This year two expeditions, both led by Mr. Prouse, bounced and swayed over the mountains to camp amidst the wild surf and golden sand of Vancouver Island ' s rugged west coast. Our destina- tion was Long Beach, or more accurately since the recent arrival of the Federal Government, Pacific Rim National Park. The first expedition, in mid October, was composed mostly of members of the 1st XV, looking for a weekend of relaxation and fun after an impressive win over St. Michaels University School a few hours previously. And relax we did. In spite of the occasional shower of rain, people hiked, surfed, swam or merely sat around the large log fire, as the mood took them. All too soon it seemed we were rolling up sleeping bags and folding away tents and saying good bye to the sound of the surf until the spring. We returned once again in late May to find — horror of horrors — huge signs proclaiming in two languages, ' Welcome to Pacific Rim National Park ' and uniformed wardens patrolling the beach in trucks. Such is the price we have to pay in order to preserve our wilderness! To a veteran of ten years of camping on the beach it was a sad sight indeed. It seems hardly possible that only a scarce six years ago, school expeditions had the whole beach to themselves. However, never let it be said that a Brentwood boy cannot cope with progress! The second expedition, this time made up of eighteen Soon enough three of us with Roger and pilot were aboard a Cessna 172 climbing to an altitude of 2800 feet. At our reached altitude Roger opene ' d and latched the door horizontally, letting a nerve chilling 80 mile an hour air stream whip through the plane. It was then that each of us in turn had to climb out onto the wing strut and await our signal to release ourselves. The moments from that stage to the canopy opening are exasperating. It is very hard to recall or think of anything in the slim 4 to 5 seconds of free fall. It is when the canopy is in full blossom and you realise everything has gone well that para- chuting is a great joy. Floating 2000 feet over and above the ground is the greatest feeling. Many thanks to those who helped our club out and may we keep our feet off the ground. The art of sky-diving is a tremendous and exciting sport, but it must be approached seriously. If ever you intend to get involved in the sport you must make a special effort to have the best qualified instructor and take the greatest of care. James Robson boys from Ellis House, ignored the signs of civilisation all around, built the usual large camp amidst the drift wood just above high tide mark, and once again, hiked, swam, surfed or sat around a couple of huge log fires as the spirit dictated. The most popular activity on this trip was zooming in and out of the drift wood on a Honda trail bike but even this harmless occupation now has its rules — we were informed by the R.C.M.P. that the beach was a Public Highway and as such helmets were required! We promptly moved our- selves to a more inaccessable beach, which event provided us with some unexpected excitement as Reg Stewart got his car stuck whilst transporting people to this remote location, and in a very tense struggle our combined sweat and muscle just won out against the incoming tide. Nobody knows how much longer we will be able to camp on the beach itself but while we are able to do so, these weekends afford a wonderful break from school routine and are thoroughly enjoyed by all. The decision to allow prefects, who have cars at home in Victoria to bring them along has been a very successful one and has enabled many more boys to go at any one time, whilst the hiring of a camper (at a very nominal cost per head with 20 boys involved) has provided us with easy and efficient cooking facilities. Rest assured that, bilingual signs of welcome not withstanding, we will head back to the rolling breakers once again, next fall! N.R.B.P. 44 45 FINE ARTS The season opened with an absolutely bril- liant staff revue which might have taken Broadway by storm had we been able to smuggle it across the border. Rumbhngs from the Actors ' Guild and Jack Valenti, all terrified for their jobs and reputations, were all that stood between us and fame. But alas, fate and the border patrol decreed that it was not to be. After such an opening, of course, the rest of the season was bound to be something of an anti-climax, but I seem to recall one or two small items worthy of note. In a joint effort, Brentwood College and Queen Margaret ' s School presented TRIAL BY JURY and HMS PINAFORE by Gilbert and Sullivan, directed by Brentwood ' s Mr. J. Queen. Unfortunately Mr. Queen had not been selected to appear in the Staff Revue and had missed a golden opportunity of obtaining valuable stage experience. All things considered however, he did quite well once he had persuaded Mr. Crookston, his business manager, that lighting could not be accomplished with army surplus 40-watt bulbs, and that curtains were a perfectly normal requirement for a theatre. Many months of rehearsal went into these productions and it was not surprising that an amateur cast, under these pressures, presented a rather nervous and stilted performance on their opening night. However, enthusiastic audience response encouraged the actors who were much more relaxed on the second night. In fact, I was quite amazed at the tremendous improvement that took place between opening and closing night. By any standards the whole cast gave good, com- petent, and highly entertaining performances. In an age when one often emerges from a theatre baffled, frustrated, and not a little self conscious about being seen there at all, it is marvellously refreshing to be entertained by people who are trying hard to be entertaining. Stars there were and I will not hesitate to mention them. Robert McLean as the Judge really domina ted TRIAL BY JURY. It was his great opportunity and he took it. This was partly due to the way the operetta is written, but mostly due to Robert ' s abihty to play the part with enormous conviction, of a dirty old man; a part, he assures me, modelled on no one he has met at Brentwood. He was very well supported by Hilary Groos, Andy Raphael and Grant Hick. In H.M.S. PINAFORE, the task of selecting a single star was impossible since so many people gave excellent performances. Robert McLean and Andy Raphael, having been given license to fool about aU they wished, were in their element. Grant Hick and Hilary Groos, as the two young lovers, both sustained a convincing air of plaintiveness that was most attractive. Shannon McEwan ' s lovely clear voice and very real stage presence were of a professional quality. She and Andy Raphael, play- ing opposite each other, produced some of the biggest laughs of the evening. Susan Love emerged from the chorus for this performance to play Hebe, which she did with warmth and animation. David Stanley was obviously more at home v ith the character of ' Deadeye Dick ' than he had been as Counsel in TRIAL BY JURY. His portrayal of an old, quavering and somewhat unpleasant sailor will long be remembered. Good supporting roles were given by Graham Young ahd Jim Henniger, who both displayed unexpected talents as comedians, and by Murray Bayles and Charles Young whose disparity in size was used to good effect by the director. The direction of both operettas was obviously the work of a perfectionist, and the sheer technical virtuosity of being able to handle the large cast of H.M.S. PINAFORE on such a small stage deserves special praise. In addition, his ability to organize his stage crews, makeup staff, costumes and a host of other offstage personnel argues a blend of competence and harmony not often seen on the amateur stage. TRIAL BY JURY The Judge Robert McLean Angelina Hilary Groos Edwin . , Grant Hick Usher Andy Raphael Counsel David Stanley Foreman Tim Hunt 1st Bridesmaid Susan Love CHORUS OF BRIDESMAIDS, JURY, BARRISTERS and SPECTATORS Anne Der Jill Foord Lynne Foster Dennis GaUoway Kathy James Elaine Peterson Susan Pawloski Kathy Smith Jennifer Willings June Gay Anita Kannik Shannon MacEwing Sheelagh Mackenzie Jayne Postuk Geordie Ryan Ann Toshach Jill Toshach Charles Young Michael Bestwick Peter Booth Bruce McKinnon Timothy Willings Jim Hodges Geoffrey Butler Bruce Cohen John Cotton Jim Henniger John Morgan Shane Muldrew Michael Stanway Stephen Cooke Paul Davis Michael Moran Jack Mussallem Alex S peers Embert Van Tilburg Harry Williams H.M.S. PINAFORE Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B Robert McLean Captain Corcoran Andy Raphael Ralph Grant Hick Josephine Hilary Groos Buttercup Shannon MacEwing Hebe Susan Love Dick Deadeye David Stanley Boatswain Graham Young Carpenter Jim Henniger Midshipmite Charles Young Sergeant of Marines Murray Bayles 47 CHORUS OF SISTERS, COUSINS and AUNTS Anne Der Amy Der Rosemary Dufresne Jill Foord Lynn Foster June Gay Debby Hillier Shannon Horner Brooke Mayer Barbara May Heather Hill Anita Kannik Jane Postuk Kathy Smith Diane Young Pam May Gillian Moss Elaine Paterson Susan Pawloski Geordie Ryan Ann Toshach Jill Toshach Terry Tyndall Jennifer Willings Dennis Galloway Kathy James Sheelagh Mackenzie Sharon Sittler Janet Yonge CHORUS of SAILORS and MARINES Ralph Backer Bruce Cohen Michael Bestwick Robert Eyre Peter Booth Michael Loeb Douglas Langer Shane Muldrew Bruce McKimm Scott Reed Derek Sharpe Michael Stanway Timothy Willings James Turner Michael DeLong John Willings Keith Hutton Stuart Campbell John Tocher Paul Davis Charles Woodward Tim Hunt Tom Burley George Leroux Geoffrey Butler Bruce McKinnon Organ Richard Proudman Trumpet Michael Thompson Tuba Lex Webster, Charles Wills Percussion Wayne Stucklberger Costumes Mrs. Mackenzie, Mrs, Carr Lighting Jim Ansell, Michael McMahon Scenery Mrs. Smith, Mr. F. Martin, Mr. J. Burrows, Peter De Long Properties Mr. and Mrs. A. Carr, Keiron Gray, Bruce Halliday Business Manager Mr. L. Crookston Make-up Mr. T. G. Bunch, Mrs. Mather and Students Stage Manager Mr. A. Carr Stage Crew John Mott, Robert Wilhams, Ron FriedH Publicity Mr. R. Pitt, Mr. G. Hudson, Jim Robson Additional Lyrics Mr. I. Ford Assistant Director Miss A. Evans 48 THE BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT As I have difficulty distinguishing between a diminished fifth and a semiquaver I am not perhaps very well quahfied to review these performances, so I will beg the indulgence of both conductors and performers while I make a few general remarks. Reading my notes from the Concert, it becomes obvious that the Band had put in long hours of rehearsal to come up with such a large and varied repertoire and with this in mind it has been easy to understand some slight uneveness of performance. Some very difficult pieces were attempted, Deep River being one of them which was exceptionally well done, as was Sine Nomine, the opening number. I would like to have heard more tenor brass in the Trumpet Voluntary, but then Mr. Boel cannot simply rush out and hire half a dozen Mike Thompsons to do one piece. The smaller stage band, though self- admittedly short on rehearsal, were very well received by an audience that responded well to this group ' s enthusiasm. The very catchy pieces they played such as Tijuana Taxi, Swinging Shepherd Blues, and School Room Dixie gave opportunities to Mike Thompson on trumpet and Randy Babcock on clarinet to display their talents, Mr. Boel is to be congratulated for bringing these students such a long way in the short time that he has with them. The Choir at Brentwood is faced with some very special problems. It is an all male choir selected from an age group which is too old to provide sopranos or contraltos and still too young to produce the deep rolling basses so evident in most arrangements written for male voice choirs. Mr. Johnson, therefore, has had the difficult task of having to re-arrange almost every piece that is performed by this choir, in some cases providing original compositions of his own. That the group has achieved such a high reputation everywhere that it has performed is a real tribute to his skill in overcoming these difficulties. This particular evening the Choir was ex- tremely well received by an enthusiastic audience. Mr. Johnson ' s own composition of Allelugah and his special arrangement of Rain were to my mind the highlights of the performance. 49 DRAMA Shortly before the end of the school year two plays were presented by the Brentwood Drama Club under the direction of Mr. T. Gil Bunch. They were Eugene O ' Neill ' s IN THE ZONE and A. A. Milne ' s THE MAN IN THE BOWLER HAT. It was evident from the moment the curtain went up that Mr. Bunch ' s reputation as a perfec- tionist is well deserved. The sheer audacity of presenting IN THE ZONE with an amateur school- boy cast surprised me; but that he managed to sustain the pathos of the closing scene without the usual descent into bathos, which has often been the undoing of this play, indicates an ability far beyond that of most directors. The projection from the stage was real, gripping, and I saw more than one handkerchief in surreptitious use among the audience. IN THE ZONE (Eugene O ' Neill) (by kind permission of Dramatist Play Services) CAST (in order of appearance) Smitty Jim Ansell Davis John Mott Swanson John Bradford Scotty Keith Hutton Ivan Jeffery Norton Jack Gary Wilson Driscoll Paul Rothery Cocky Embert Van Tilburg This play does not call for a star, it calls for highly competent team-work which is what it got. Nevertheless, the performances of John Mott and Paul Rothery were, to my mind, quite outstanding. Staging and sound effects were most impor- tant to the play and were carried out flawlessly. They were the best by far that I have seen at the school, and those responsible are to be congra- tulated. In THE MAN IN THE BOWLER HAT, Paul Rothery, Pat Hogan and Mayland McKimm gave virtuoso performances. The old cliche of rolling in the aisles was literally true as far as I was concerned. There were touches of the Carol THE MAN IN THE BOWLER HAT (A. A. Milne) (by kind permission of Samuel French) CAST (in order of appearance) John (the husband— very dull) . . . .Paul Rothery Mary (the wife— even more dull) .... Pat Hogan The Hero (extremely brave) .... Rob MacLean The Heroine (absolutely gorgeous) . . . Mayland McKimm The Villain (sinister but stupid). . .Graham Young The Bad Man (less sinister but more stupid) David Stephen The Man in the Bowler Hat .... Steven Cleverley Technical: Lighting Bruce Halliday Sound Kenneth Janes Stage Crew Arvin Johnston (Manager) Jack Mussallem, Tim Thorpe, Charles Proctor, Ewan Brocklehurst Make-up Mrs. J. Mather Costumes Mrs. S. Burrows House Manager Mr. L. Crookston Technical Consultant Mr. J. Getgood Direction Mr. T. Gil Bunch 50 Burnett Show in the performances of Pat Hogan and Paul Rothery as the elderly couple, but I do not know where Mayland McKimm got the inspi- ration for his delightful portrayal of a 1920 ' s flapper. Perhaps the director has finally betrayed his age? Robert McLean thoroughly enjoyed playing Robert McLean, a role in which he excels; it is something of a cross between Bertie Worcester and Our Man Flint. The supporting cast gave very competent performances, but had comparatively few hnes. The whole evening was an enormous success. Again it was a great relief to finti a director who obviously believes that he has a duty to entertain and please his audience. This has been by far the most active and successful year in the history of the Brentwood Fine Arts Programme. To all those who took part, both staff and students, I would like to offer my congratulations . Diogenes Bi!fl ' 4 CHOIR The Brentwood Choir had a very busy and very successful season. There were fifty-five mem- bers in the performing group and following is a report of their activities. Brentwood Choir made its first public appear- ance in the Duncan Rotary Christmas Carol Con- cert. In March, the Choir performed at the Cowichan Valley Teachers Convention, gave a complete concert at the Fairbridge Chapel, and joined the Queen Margaret ' s School and the Brent- wood Band in the annual Spring Concert . April was also busy with appearances in Seattle for the Seattle Rotary Club, and at schools in Esquimalt and Lantzville. The month ended with a guest appearance before the Gyro Club of Nanaimo. On the fifth of May, the Choir gave a concert at the McPherson Theatre in Victoria in conjunc- tion with the Queen Margaret ' s School and the Brentwood Drama Club. And on the twelfth of May, Brentwood Choir did two engagements in Vancouver — one at Point Grey Secondary School and one as part of a Music Night Programme at Crofton House. Seven of the concert engagements took place after the Choir had purchased new outfits — shell coloured shirts and blue flared trousers. The improvement in appearance was quite marked. 51 Debating Brentwood did very well in debating this year winning the Provincial Championship and placing second of the Newman cup debates. In the B.C. provincial debating championship held in February at Burnaby North Senior Secon- dary School, Brentwood clearly dominated the competition, placing three of its debaters in the top five. Embert Van Tilburg was awarded the trophy as the best debater in the Province. Paul Rothery was second and Jeff Butler placed fifth. In addition Brentwood won the Best Affirmative and Best Negative awards. Even more importantly Brentwood ' s negative team of Van Tilburg and Butler won the Hammarskjold trophy as the team with the highest total score. In fact, the only trophy Brentwood didn ' t win at the team level was available anyway. Brentwood ' s new debate coach Gentry Hudson summarized the year this way. I think what these boys accomplished this year shows that youth and intellectual acumen are not mutually exclusive. A debate coach is a lot of things but he could best be described as an editor. BELLRINGING SOCIETY Practices have continued at the Cathedral in Victoria since Easter with sixteen boys now able to handle a bell and about ten of these able to ring rounds and call-changes. Remarkably, no injuries have occurred this year although a few bellstays have broken under the punishment inflicted by strong-arm Brentwood learners. The Annual trip to Westminster Abbey, Mission, B.C., was held on June 10th and a most creditable performance was made on the light ring of ten bells there. Once again all were most impressed with the Abbey and the work of the monks there, especially the craftsmanship of Father Duns tan. Next year it is hoped to travel East to Groton School, Massachusetts, where the best of all school bellringing societies flourishes. J.L.Q. The kids work over their speeches. I edit them. We both polish. Then they attack. Aggressive attacking debate wins. Apologetic defensive debate loses. As long as the world remains the severe test of nerve and mind that it is today, the lessons these boys learn in debating about out-thinking their competition will put them in good stead, wherever they go and whatever they eventually do. Don ' t be silly. Of course it ' s a chihuahua! 52 LITERARY The Man-at-Arms (with due recognition to Geoffrey Chaucer) R. McLennan (Grade 11) A man-at-arms there was, of middle height And massive muscles of great strength and might. His face looked rugged and was tanned and scarred, His eyes were bright, his mouth was set and hard. A sword he carried which was sharp and true; And on his back a longbow made of yew. His dinted skull-cap had a sprig of heather; His quiver-arrows tipped with grey goose feather. A scarred chain-mail brigandine was of note— ' Twas covered by a white linen surcoat Which had on it Saint George ' s red lion. And had served from Crecy down to Narbonne. On his feet he wore boots of painted hide A leather pouch of gold hung by his side. He was a good man and would always be. And had a roving eye for les bonnes fUles . He had a joUy sense of humour too, And mix in French with his speech he would do. Although he tried to break this cursed trick . It seemed that with him it would ever stick. THE COFFEE POT Neil Reid (Grade 10) The percolator at dawn placidly blips. While all of America waits for the hght to flick And to its handle life desperately grips. Quickly pacifying the peevish public. It stands alone, a sign of relief, To a deeply shaken businessman. To a housewife drunk with grief, A saviour, an aluminum Christ. Sonnets of a Wild Land An excerpt from a sonnet sequence P. Rothery (Grade 12) 1 A wUd, untamed, and barren land, Yet serene. What feelings of despair had You oh young Cartier; what horror damned Befell you? Were you truly sane or mad, To travel a thousand uncharted miles For this grey-misted dark and gloomy place? What good can come of it? And yet you smile. A cool v nd blows across your hardy face, As the waves thunder on the rocky shore. You turn toward your ship which swings in place Look to the future you must explore, And leave behind this rock at which you laughed A frayed flag flutters on a stony hill And the ships depart. Again all is still. The Evolution of the Media Mark Timmis (Grade 10) The dull monologue interrupted only by a song, the crackling static was music to the ears of thousands who hunched around, and listened, it brought to life vivid figures, colourful and the lifeless voice went onandonandon but spurred the hearts, and souls of all. The Hunter David Trottier (Grade 11) The face, meUow with sunlight, suddenly lit with anticipation. The eyes gazed in disbelief, the nose twitched, and the mouth opened, slightly. The body stiffened, as if someone had thrown a knife, and the clothes, typical safari-cut and colour, stuck like a second skin. The boots, barely recognizable under a shell of mud, were planted vice-like in fern and vine. The whole body was alive with nervous tension: fingers, as he clutched for the rifle, were like ten worms all fighting against each other, grabbing for the trigger. Finally con- trolled, the gun was lifted up to the shoulders, the stock settled onto a comfortable part. Fixing water-eyes behind the sight, he aimed carefully and hurriedly pulled the trigger. The leopard went down with little sound. When he approached it, he stood there gazing down at his prey, while the leopard stared emptily back, the eyes like emeralds embedded in a body oily black. Where the bullet had entered, a large red area tarnished the black coat. The legs, powerful pistons of speed, partly covered the wound as if the cat was embarrassed at having been shot without even a fight. The hunter finally reached down, slung the animal over his shoulder, the proud head lying limply against the back of his thigh, then trudged away from the blood-stained spot. THE BRIDGE Lance Appleby (Grade 8) I never dare walk across a bridge I could not see For I ' m afraid of falling off and drifting Off to sea. 53 Ode to Autumn THE NEW BEING Paul Rothery (Grade 12) I sit, hushed, in silent solitude, And watch through languid lids The even sun all golden hued Shivering and shimmering into the midst Of an azure sea. I nurture thoughts Of Autumn, Daughter of the spring And cousin to Red and Gold. Autumn with her cool draughts From west and east, which sing So lightly, like a fairy ' s voice of old. Ah! The breath of Autumn which Casts the dewy, painted leaves from their Branchy palaces as a witch Doth cast a spell in air. Oh! That I could fly again through Autumn ' s wispy grey-black hair And pass as a leaf inside Her glowing soul of Blue Skyed days so clear and fair So free and warm and wild. Or venture in the mystic realms Of her incensed crystal nights. Autumn! You o ' er whelm Me with sensuous delights: Let me meld with thee once more That I may course in your veins And mingle with your cloud-wrought tears. Tears, they trickle now as ne ' er before And raise me from my pain Filled trance and bury it with years. Yet, as I sit and watch my freezing Breath form ice buds on a silken web. The snow falls, thick, and chills my being. My memories of Autumn days ebb Away with the tide and the last Faint sword-rays of the even sun. The star-engraved night now stands Above me. Winter hath too fast Come upon me and dashed my one Pre-state in its cruel hands. BULLETIN YEARS PASS, AND SCIENCE CREATES. YOU SEE BRIGHT COL OURS AND YOU HEAR VIBRANT VOICES, AND WELL DRESSED MEN STAND IN YOUR LIVING ROOM WHEN THEY AREN ' T THERE. AND THEY READ AND SING AND LAUGH . . . BUT YOU DON ' T. AND IT IS GIVEN TO YOU ON A SILVER PLAT TER AND IT IS EASY TO SEE AND ENJOY, AND HEAR. WHY THEN DO YOU NOT ENJOY. AND WHY DO YOU NOT SEE. WHY DO YOU NOT HEAR. WHY??? THE DEATH OF IMA GINAtlON. . . . people walk in to the endless maze of machinery that is their very life The throbbing pulsation the cold the warm the never ending beat of life moving spinning turning repeating . . . people almost living machines almost living the two changing roles: machines to think machines to work gears switches chains levers . . . a new being . . . people are useless machines now make, machines now live. . . . machines walk in to the endless . Gordon Piatt (Grade 10) THE STRUGGLE Paul Martin (Grade 10) The glory the colours the tense silence a shot the sound of running engines. The fearful scream of many exotic beasts most low strung and violent. Then two rangy cats leap away with the fighting pack still at their heels — struggling for a place. Around and around the black ribbon they go. Skidding, choking on dust and straining for the lead — And for what? — the glory? 54 OUR FOSTER CHILD We have this year been contributing to the support of Choon Sup Kim in the Children ' s Rehabilitation Centre operated by the Canadian Unitarian Service Committee, in Korea. I cannot adequately express my appreciation to all those who donated clothing, helped in the fund-raising activities, or supported those activities so generously. The amount we have realized this year would suggest that the school should under- take the support of two foster children next term. Many thanks to my friends George Leroux and Jack Mussallem who have spent many hours peddling caramel apples not only in the precincts of Brentwood but in the remote areas of Strath- cona and Shawnigan. Eric Bapty, Rick Brine, and Graham Young have offered to carry on with the caramel apple sales, the clothing collections, and the overseas correspondence, respectively. I am sure that the student body will give these young men its fullest support. James Robson Exchange to Glenalmond Pat Harvie When chosen to go to Scotland I wasn ' t exactly sure what I had gotten myself into. I received a clothing list before I went and found that the first article of clothing was a ' sporran ' . I had no idea what this and a few other terms were until I got there. Also I found that they called their headmaster ' The Warden ' . I flew to Prestwick and was picked up by the parents of a boy in my house and from the airport we went to Glasgow and eventually arrived at Glenalmond in the rain! My first impressions of the school weren ' t very good because of the size of the buildings, the prefects in black jackets, the formalness of everything and the rain. However, after a few days I had made some friends and was getting pretty well acquainted with where everything was and at what times I had to be there. I found all kinds of sports facilities such as a dry ski slope, shooting range, swimming pool, squash court and also the carpentry, engineering and art shops. The school grounds are a real mixture of old and new. The gyms, swimming pool and art centre had all been put up in the last four years whereas the chapel and main buildings were built over 200 years ago. It was certainly a change to have to go to church every day but I got used to it after a while. Academically my British contemporaries are quite a bit ahead because of the specialised subjects they do for the last three years of their school life. I was placed in the fifth form with boys a year younger for Maths, French, Enghsh, Geography and Chemistry, and in Biology I was able to keep up with the lower sixth form where most of my friends were. I didn ' t do very much work because on the second week it snowed so I decided to try some Scottish skiing. The first day went fine but on the second day on a sheep pasture I broke my collar bone so I didn ' t do too much writing for the rest of the term. Outside of the school I managed to go all over the country around in Perthshire and to inter- national rugby matches in Edinburgh. Almost every weekend I went to a different place. I went up to Pitlochry and went through a Scottish whisky distillery and to some old castles and quite a few historic and interesting places. In the last couple of weeks I managed to do some more Scottish skiing at two of the Scottish resorts; Glenshee and Aviemore. I even managed to find two great Aunts of mine who lived in Perth. I found the life in Glenalmond pretty busy with all the extra activities and the whole day being organised from when you get up until you go to bed. The people were friendly and easy to get along with. I certainly feel that an exchange programme like I had is a good thing and widens one ' s experience. At the end of the term I traveled more around Scotland and even bought a kilt to take back to Canada. I was also able to visit London and Holland before I came back to Canada and now that I have partially experienced the ways of life in Europe I think I will be able to deal better with Europeans if I ever meet up with them again. 4 Rowing coach Tony Carr 56 With the very best wishes to Brentwood College . . . and wishing many continuous years of the excellent work being done in promoting the highest standards of Canadian citizenship . . . Martin ' s Men ' s and Boys ' Wear DUNCAN, B.C. Specializing in Boys School Clothes • BLAZERS • GREY SHIRTS • SCHOOL SWEATERS • FLANNEL SLACKS • SPORT COATS • SHIRTS, SOCKS, UNDERWEAR • TOPCOATS Martin ' s Men ' s Boys ' Wear Ltd. 33 STATION STREET Phone 746-5231 DUNCAN, B.C. 57 Purchase from; YOUR LOCAL FRANCHISED HARDWARE DEALER Supplied By: HICKMAN TYE HARDWARE Victoria Wholesale Co. Ltd. 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