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VALEDICTORIAN ADDRESS Permit me first to thank my classmates, the graduating class of 1980 , for awarding me this great honour, this vast responsibility, this shining post of Valedictorian. I wish to fulfill two vital functions during the course of my remarks. The first, an expression of gratitude; a sincere thank you. The second, a farewell, no less sincere. I was, on preparing this speech, confronted with a vareity of methods upon which to build a presentation. One option - appealing to my audience through tear- rendering emotion. A second method opened doors to unbridled melodrama, while a third gave way to the use of excessive humour dusted, perhaps, with boorish puns. I abandoned all of these, even the humour factor, to seek out a method that would not detract from the sincerity of this address. There are a host of factors which have contributed to the quality of our years here at Brentwood. The unique environment of the school itself has provided the ideal trellis for personal growth; an inner growth so important at this testy age when the individual may tend so easily toward instability . . . and imbalance. This day to day environment has allowed us to nurture our individuality, rather than force us to conform to one stereotyped mold. We must applaud our willing and tireless teachers whose constant prodding, nattering and unfaltering support have helped us form these substantial educational bases we take with us today. We must also recognize and thank those men and women who have so unselfishly forfeited other, perhaps more profitable lifestyles to enhance our lives in residence. Their time and devotion, even their unnerving watchfullness, have taught us the importance of abiding with one another in relative harmony. Our thanks to all house masters and mistresses. Brentwood ' s hardy and demanding sports program and its imaginative offerings in Fine Arts should also be cheered. From a wide spectrum of rigorous and exhilarating sports, such as rowing, rugby and bad- minton, we have gleaned the art of discipline and spor- tsmanship, whilst Drama, Music, Debating, Dance, and many sister arts, have provoked and extended our creative selves. But today we must go from Brentwood: some with glee, some with sorrow, but all with a wealth of rich and lasting memories. We leave next year ' s graduating class, the class of 1981 , with the express wish that they will receive the Brentwood torch and carry it with pride, fortitude and good humour. I can find no more fitting and summary sentiment with which to bid farewell, than that delivered by Brutus to Cassius in Shakespeare ' s Julius Caesar. With Brutus I say: Forever and forever farewell. If we Do meet again, why, we shall smile. If not, why then this parting was well made. R. Day June 1980 13
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local community service. Fortunately, we have our Rambling organization and our Community Recreation class. John Ebell, ably assisted by Sherry Lampman and a number of other members of the Community Recreation class, plus members of the Mill Bay community, have been running a salmon enhancement program. Through it, 15,000 coho eggs were released and are now maturing in the Millstream. The whole project will be improved upon and continued next year. The Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme is another field in which we actively participate. Again, it has community service amongst its more significant features. Thirteen of our students were awarded bronze medallions, four silver and one, namely Brian Mallett, a gold. The gold medal is a highly significant achievement and will soon be gained by two other students from last year ' s school. I want to thank Mr. Wingate, the sponsoring teacher, and the members of his group, for their contributions this past year. In addition, this school wants to go on record as acknowledging the support given to the youth of this province by Lt. Governor Henry Bell-Irving and his offices. I trust that from the foregoing you will see that we have had a busy year and that the school continues to demonstrate that it has strength in all three aspects of its curriculum. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the work that has been done by all members of my staff, both academic and otherwise. To all of them I want to offer my sincere thanks. From our staff this year I regret to say that we will be saying ' goodbye ' to Mr. John Boel. For eleven years he has been involved as director of our junior and in- termediate bands. As he has been magnificently loyal and very effective we will miss him greatly. Also from our part time staff, John Getgood, who has been with us for several years as our Stagecraft Director, has decided to pursue other interests. He, too, has made major con- tributions for which we thank him. We have one change in the full time faculty, as Mrs. Lynne MacDonald has decided to enjoy a year or two off from teaching as she pursues a career in accountancy. I want to express my gratitude to her and to wish her every success with her new career. We also must regretfully say goodbye to one of our nurses. Miss Laurie Bird. Laurie never stays in one place very long, but in the short time she has been with us she has made a very favourable impression. We wish her well in the travelling that she intends to do and hope that she will always consider herself a close friend of Brentwood, as she has certainly made quite a contribution here. Joining us next year to teach Mathematics and Physics will be Mr. John Allpress, who has been with us, in fact, for the past three months. We are greatly looking forward to having him on deck again next year. To add further strength to that department, we are giving consideration to an additional staff member. Indeed, interviews are scheduled for next vyeek. . , ■ . a. u ■ Altnough he nas been with us smce last September, I want to take this opportunity to formally introduce to you the Reverend Lou Thornton. I am sure you will all join me in offering a rather belated yet warm welcome to the Chaplain. Through his non-denominational chaplaincy, amongst many other valuable services, he is providing a much needed service for the members of our community. I am certain that the Chaplain will quietly and effectively have a profound influence upon the school. I look forward to having you meet Rev. Thornton at the tea that follows. Sharing this enterprising year with all of you has made me once again realize the extent to which success is not dependent upon the efforts of a few. The operation, spirit and morale of the residences is key to everything that we do. Housemistresses and housemasters, their support staff and, in a special category for those who have them, their wives, namely Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Lironi and Mrs. Wynne, deserve my special thanks. I must also mention the house prefects and their captains, Hammond, Christian, Frohn-Nielsen, Vink, Kushniryk, Mah and Roach for the help they have provided this year. Having their support was vital. I value it highly and thank them for it. May I make special mention of John Hammond, our Head Prefect. He has shown a level of perception and understanding of the school, of his peers, and indeed, of the staff, that was rare. Because of this he was a most valuable assistant to me in the day to day running of the school. He could not have done his job, of course, without the support of his fellow school prefects. They were: Per Frohn-Nielsen (Assistant Head) Mark Annable Brian Carr Tim Christian Alastair Foreman John Drost Margaret Kitson Holley Kushniryk Peggy Lloyd Jamie Norris John Roach Eric Sorensen Jeanie Vink All of them deserve and have my sincere thanks. In speaking of our seniors, we experience a sense of loss as they leave us. At the same time, of course, we think of our Grade Elevens who will be charged with leading the school next year. It is important to note that they have already given notice that we can expect a great deal from them as they are, by and large, a talented and very responsible group. We therefore a re heading into next September with excellent student strength from the Grade Eights through to the Grade 12 ' s. Apart from a few remaining places at the Grades 8 and 9 levels, all spaces in the school open for next year have been assigned. There is no question that the type of education offered by a school such as this is in high demand not only from people in Western Canada but from families in many other countries as well. The confidence expressed in us behooves us to continue our efforts towards an absolutely first class job. Naturally, I want to wish our graduates well and thank them for their significant contribution. Indeed, this most excellent and satisfying year is, in large measure, a result of their energy, their dedication, and their genuine loyalty to their school. As major shareholders in it, I sincerely hope that among the paths that they follow in the years to come there will be one that frequently leads them back to Brentwood. W.T. Ross , June 1980 12
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