Shawnigan Lake School - Yearbook (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada)

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happy one. At the concluding service of the conference, these cf our cblegaies who were also Chapel choristers augmented the Seminary choir. Interesting and helpful though the many discussions were, they acted to emphasize the difficulty of presenting well-defined religious teaching in any but the dsnominational schools. Some felt that an attempt to find a common dynamic was a lest cause indeed, as long as not all could accept the claim of Jesus Christ to be the ultima ' e revelation of God for man. Vaguer definitions, attempting to be fraternally inclusive cf all shades of religious opinion, were without permanent, compelling power. The conference closed, however, on a note of hope, inspired by the fact that educators are becoming gravely concerned over the serious results of the prevalent religious illiteracy. Probably the greatest value cf such a conference is that it at least apprises young delegates of the existence cf such cencern within the sphere of education. Jne K napei Lenoir The repertory of the choir has increased very considerably during the year, and its performance of the service music has shown increasing competence, and a good appreci- ation of its high privilege and responsibility in the reverent leading of worship. Through an unfortunate clash of dates, the choir was unable to accept an invitation to repeat last year ' s trip to Vancouver to present a concert in the Stanley Park Memorial Pavilion. It is our hope in the ensuing year to sing on several occasions away from the School. C xaminatlonS Senior Matriculation: Patterson, who took two subjects in the Senior Matriculation Examinations, namely, Latin 101 and French 101, passed both with percentages of 79 and 70 respectively. Junior Matriculation: Bellm 1, Casselman, Goodenough, Louis 1, Patterson and Strathdee passed completely. Wilson 1 passed in every subject but one, in which he took a supplemental examination. The highest average was Strathdee ' s, 80.7% In the Government Examinations taken by the Upper Fifth Form, the following were completely successful in the subjects written: Dryvynsyde, Gaffney and London. Elmaleh, Osvold, Rohrback and Ross passed in part. We were pleased to hear that Strathdee had been accepted at McGill University, and that Louis 1 has passed into the University of Washington and Wilson 1 into Stanford University. Speech oDc tpeecn oLJau We were very pleased to welcome a representative and large attendance of parents and friends at the school Speech Day on Friday, June 20th. It was most appropriate that Mr. A. Bruce Robertson, Q.C., an old boy and first Head Boy of the school, s hould give the address and present the prizes. Mr. Robertson entertained us with many anecdotes and experiences of the early days in the life of the school, and exorted the boys in their pursuit of the humanities. On the platform with Mr. Robertson and the Head Master were also Lady Lake, widow of the late Sir Richard Lake, Archbishop H. E. Sexton, Mr. J. Y. Copeman, Mr. A. Sullivan and Mr. F. Duxbury. Page Nine

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Chapel I lotei During the enforced absence of the Rev. E. M. Willis for the greater part of the Michaelmas Term, the services were conducted by the Rev. Canon Creal, who had recently- retired as rector of St. Paul ' s Church, Esquimalt. Canon Creal ' s kindly interest and helpful sermons were deeply appreciated by the School, and we were saddened by his sudden passing in November. His last sermon was preached in our chapel on the previous Sunday. Mr. Willis was able to return, and — fully restored to health — he continues his long association with the School as chaplain. The preacher at this year ' s Memorial Service was the Rt. Rev. N. V. Halward, formeT Bishop of Canton and Hong Kong. We regret to learn of his serious illness — the result of the rigours of imprisonment in a Communist concentration camp. The Rev. John Stainer, assistant at St. Paul ' s, Nanaimo, was the preacher at Matins during the Old Boys ' weekend in May, and the service of Evensong on Trinity Sunday was conducted by the Rev. John Maunsell of Lake Cowichan. The Rev. James F. O ' Neil, of St. John ' s Norway (Toronto), was the preacher on the last Sunday of the school year. There was no Confirmation service in the chapel this year, candidates being confirmed instead in St. Mary ' s Church, Kerrisdale, by the Bishop of New Westminster, the Rt. Rev. G. P. Gower. The Closing Day sermon was to have been given by the Rt. Rev. Godfrey Gower, Bishop of New Westminster. Sudden illness in his family prevented his attendance, and his place was taken by Archbishop Sexton, who addressed the very large congregation. On the day of the funeral of His Majesty, King George VI, an impressive memorial service was held in the Chapel, when many Shawnigan residents joined with the School in its tribute of respect on the passing of a beloved monarch. In October, by invitation of the American Independent Schools Association, a Shawni- gan delegation attended a conference on spiritual guidance, held at the Annie Wright Seminary in Tacoma, Washington. The generous hospitality of the Head Mistress, Miss Ruth Jenkins, and the friendly assistance of her committee made the occasion a memorable and Page Eight

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Following the Prize Giving, tea was served and the final Leaving Service was held in the school chapel, when in the regrettable absence of the Rt. Rev. G. P. Gower of New Westminster on account of illness, the address was given by the Archbishop PRIZE LIST — JUNE 1952 Form VI J. A. Strathdee Form Remove B P. K. Janke Form VU T. A. London Form III P. Tressler Form VL R. L. Obermarck Form II J. S. Woolf Form IV C. T. Battle Special Prize J. C. W. Madden Form Remove A C. J. Kyles EFFICIENCY PRIZES Presented by the Old Boys Michaelmas Term J. P. Gaffney Summer Term J. P. Gaffney Lent Term G. R. Wilson HOUSE CUPS Sports Lake ' s Cricket Grove ' s Gymnastics Grove ' s Swimming Ripley ' s TROPHY AWARDS Sports Challenge Cup B. A. Coates Sports, under 16, Challenge Cup P. J. Maclnnes Sports, under 14, Challenge Cup J. C. W. Madden Swimming Trophy D. C. Brooks Sportsmanship Cup P. J. Maclnnes Sguash Cup D. Bellm wimmina IKc ace 6 On account of the predominance cf cold wea J .her in May and June, there has not been as much swimming as usual, especially on the part of the Upper School. The Juniors, fortunately, have not yet reached that advanced age when the water ' s temperature is a matter of paramount importance. The cttitude It ' s summertime and therefore we swim has much to recommend it. Despite the lack of practice the swimming races, held in the final week, were en- thusiastically contested. Ripley ' s, thanks to Babcock and Elmaleh, managed to win quite handsomely over Groves ' who were the favourites. Fcr the latter, Ercoks was the outstand- ing performer. htooou hoi T The Radio Club, with a small but enthusiastic membership, was busy throughout the year. Crisp and Ford supplied a large part of the enthusiasm and knowledge, and much useful work was done. The Photography Club enjoyed a burst of activity in the summer term, due in part to the fact that Mr. Battle offered a number of prizes for the best photographs taken. London organized the club and transmitted his own enthusiasm and knowledge to other members. The Wood and Metal Shop saw a little activity in November and December of the Michaelmas term. In the Easter term there was practically none, as it proved impossible to put any heat into the building. This, we hope, has now been rectified. In the Summer term there were only a few enthusiasts working on their own private projects. This coming year we have on the Staff a man who will hold regular classes in wood and metal-working and whose task it will be to devote a large share of his time to this most important phase of school life. Page Ten