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

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me House swam away with the Water Sports trophy. Ripley ' s was further distinguished on the day of prize giving by Obermarck II, Battle, Tressler and Woolf, who were top of their respective forms, and by Wilson I who won the Efficiency Cup for the Lent Term. The spirit and general feeling in the House throughout the year was, on the whole, good. In large measure the head of the House, Wilson I, was responsible. It is to be hoped that next year as high a standard of common sense and leadership will be shown by the head of the House. Appreciation is certainly due the House Matrons, Mrs. Nicholls, Mrs. Kattler and Mrs. Wacker, for their efforts during the past year, and we wish them luck wherever they may go. To those members of the House who are leaving we wish success in their endeavours. Good luck to the House in the future and may it uphold its traditions. cJLaRe ' s J4ouse If lot e 5 For Lake ' s House, the past year has seen progress and achievement in many fields of endeavour. Following a smashing victory in the Track and Field Sports, which saw Coates emerge as the High Aggregate winner, sportsmanship and good taste dictated that the less- blessed Houses should be permitted to carry off the honours in the other, minor, athletic contests. Mention might also be made, in all modesty, that Lake ' s contributed five members to the First XV and First XI, and four to the Colts. It is surely unnecessary to point out that our representatives undoubtedly formed the backbones of these teams. To refute any argu- ment against this highly reasonable claim, reference is made to the fact that the all-round Sportsmanship Trophy was won this year by Maclnnes. It would be as well, perhaps, to draw a discreet veil over the matter of academic achievement. Although Lake ' s has no Matriculant members this year, both Kyles and Janke won achievement prizes in their respective forms. For next year, the prospects are bright. The House membership is almost intact, and we can expect great things. It seems fitting, therefore, to close this account on a note of gentle sympathy for the other Houses who must realize that they face, by comparison, a rather dull and featureless 1952-53. Ljroves ' rtoude t otes It has not been merely the overhead thumpings and bumpings attendant upon bedtime and reveille that have made a place for Groves ' in the consciousness of the Houses ' down under. ' From the rarefied atmosphere of their lofty eyrie, Grove-ites have sallied forth to take effective parts in all aspects of School life, and have proved themselves conquerors in a goodly number of scholastic and physical contests. More than fifty-five percent of the membership of the Chapel Choir during the past year was drawn from the ranks of Groves ' . Two of the three Efficiency awards for the year went to one of its members — Patrick Gaffney. The Sixth Form and Fifth Form prizes were won by John Strathdee and Tarn London respectively, and a special Fourth Form award was made to John Madden. Although in the final tally in track events Groves ' took second place to Lake ' s, the House had the winner in the under fourteen class in the person of John Madden. The House was also second in water sports, but the best individual swimmer was Derek Brooks. The Cricket Cup was captured by Groves ' , and although no new colours were awarded to Groves ' House, ' old Colours ' in the House are D. Bellm and T. Goodenough, the former of whom won first place in the squash competition. Page Twelve

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Jke Cadet Co orps The biggest item of Cadet news this year was the announcement by the Head Master that the School had disbanded the Army Cadet Company, and in September, 1952, would form a unit of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps. It is with mixed feelings that we terminate our affiliation with the Canadian Army, whose Cadet Training Officers and Reserve Units have been most co-operative during past years. It is felt, however, that wider use of the Lake for Navy training, and the availibility of R.C.N, establishments at Esguimalt more than justify the change over. The Annual Inspection was carried out this year by Brig. H. P. Bell-Irving, D.S.O., O.B.E., Following the ceremonial parade, the Company staged a mock battle, made realistic by the use of thunder-flashes and blank ammunition. An excellent P. T. display, reflecting a high calibre of training, closed the proceedings. Brig. Bell-Irving in a short address, ex- pressed great satisfaction with the training standard achieved and congratulated Cadet- Major Bellm on the Company ' s excellent showing. By their sustained effort and continued interest in Cadet activities, No. 3 Platoon (Cadet-Lieut. J. P. Gaffney) carried off the Inter-platoon Drill Trophy. r aa Concert The discordant racket occasioned by the four singing prefects was in some measure atoned for by the Juniors when Joe Matthews and his troubadours delighted the audience with music and song. The time-honoured sanctity of the Rag Concert being more Rag than concert seems yet to prevail. To provide slap-stick comedy which is acceptable requires rare artistry — a technique and finesse without which the performance becomes one of mediocrity. This year ' s concert did, however, satisfy the ego of the performers, provide the audi- ence with entertainment of sorts, and supply the necessary break in the fall term ' s more serious activities. As such it can be considered to have fulfilled its mission, and earned for itself a rightful place in the school ' s calendar of events — thus justifying its existence. r ipleu 3 Arouse II I oh ipieu 5 rrouje i toies Returning at the beginning of the year, we found Wilson I to be head of the House, and incidently Head Boy of the School, a gratifying, though — as doubtless all members of the House will agree — not undeserved, honour for the House. In running the house, Wilson and Elmaleh, who was also elevated to the position of a School Prefect, were assisted by the two House Prefects, Obermarck I and Osvold. Unfortunately for us, Obermarck I left at Christmas time to grace other fields with his athletic prowess, and we will take this opportunity of wishing him good luck. In sports the worth of Ripley ' s was not lacking. The 1st XV was strengthened by seven useful members from the House, Wilson I and Osvold being awarded their School Rugby Colours. The House was in third place in the track and field sports, but it had given Grove ' s House a run for its money. Ripley ' s won the inter-house Basketball Competition with ease, and came second in the Gym Competition with 237 points, only eleven points behind the winning House. Further honours were brought to Ripley ' s by Hunter, who won the Badmin- ton Tournament, and by Babcock, who managed to stick to, capture, or otherwise control the major portion of what was, two minutes previously, called a pancake at the Pancake Greaze on Shrove Tuesday. In the dormitories, Number 3 (Battle) won the shield for the Michaelmas and Lent terms, and Number 1 (McAlpine) for the Summer term. The House was given the bye in the first round of the Inter-house Cricket matches, and lost to Groves ' in the final, and was thus relegated to sharing second place with Lake ' s house. This was a very questionable distinction since five Ripley members played on the 1st XI, two of whom, Wilson I and Hunter, received their School Cricket Colours. However, Page Eleven

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7 1st Rugby XV Back Row: J. P. Gaffney, W. N. H. Kingscote, T. F. Goodenough, P. W. Maclnnes, G. R. Wilson, D. Bellm, R. D. P. Ross, F. L. A. Elmaleh, T. M. Osvold, P. J. Wilson, S. C. Rohrback, T. A. London. Front Row: B. A. Coates, A. R. Casselman, P. E. Walker. rKuqbu t lotes A rather disappointing season, and yet in many ways, one that was thoroughly satisfactory. Except for one miserable showing when the team as a whole played like a collection of weak-kneed mudhens, they always gave a very good account of themselves. Every game was hard fought and very often a more even struggle than the score would suggest. Perhaps as a whole we flattered to deceive, generally outplaying our opposition in infield, but weak finishing or over-anxiousness, or both often caused failure at the vital moment. Taking into account the lightness and youth of the side, the team is to be congratu- lated upon its good spirit and fighting gualities. Our power lay in a good three-guarter line, but except in the first University game, they failed to click as a unit so it was often a very pleasant and unexpected surprise to find the forwards rising to the occasion and in this way taking up the slack. With several of this year ' s side available for duty next season, the prospects at the moment appear bright. CHARACTERS OF THE 1st XV D. BELLM (Captain). He had a disappointing season, never guite realizing the potential that we knew he possessed. However he was cool under pressure and his defensive kicking was sound. His running lacked thrust and he was apt to run across the field too much. His handling was excellent. G. R. WILSON (Vice-Captain). Played very courageously throughout the season with an injured back. He led the forwards extremely well and was always in the van himself. His defence was excellent and although somewhat of an opportunist, he still did his work in the set scrums. F. L. A. ELMALEH. A powerful hard-running wing who had few chances to shine. He must develop some guile if he wishes to do himself credit. The easiest way between two points is not always a straight line. Sound in defence, kicking still weak but improving. B. A. COATES — Forward. He developed very guickly into the workhorse of the pack and never really played a poor game. He is fast and aggressive and although sometimes thoughtless, has a sound knowledge of the essentials of forward play. P. W. MacINNES — Centre. A very fine centre. He was the spearhead of the attack, always dangerous and always likely to score. His defence was excellent, but he could well do to improve his kicking. W. N. H. KINGSCOTE — Forward. A very hard working honest forward and good hooker. He was always in the thick of the fray, and despite his light weight was remarkably durable. His tackling and falling were excellent, his kicking non-existent. Page Thirteen