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

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The cervical vertebrae of the Choir are Ripley ' s boys, the House providing the bulk of the unbroken voices. The appearance of an animal cemetery near the Chapel is evidence of Ripley ' s biological and choral interests. The dormitory awards went to Dormitory II in the Easter term and Dormitory III in the Summer term. At the end of the year a Citizenship Cup was presented to the House •which is to be awarded to the boy who has contributed most to the community. We con- gratulate this year ' s winner of the award, Freeman Ford, and we thank the anonymous donor. It has been a difficult but successful year for the House as it is still undergoing its metamorphosis into a junior branch of the School. It is hoped that next year we will be able to assert our individuality a bit more. 1st Rugby XV Back Row: T .A. London, A. R. Casselman, J. A. Kaye, H. D. Read, R. D. P. Ross, J. P. Gaffney, J. L. Warner, W. J. Liaskas. Front Row: C. D. Brooks, B. A. Coates, P. J. Maclnnes, F. L. A. Elmaleh, T. M. Osvold. Kneeling: R. L. Obermarck, R. B. Watson. iKuaqer lotes In addition to the regular school games against St. George ' s, University School and the Old Boys, the 1st Rugby XV participated in the Victoria Junior Rugby Football League, in which at home and away matches were played against Victoria College, Oak Bay High School, Oak Bay Wanderers, Crusaders and James Bay Athletic Association. While the team was not conspicuous by its success in these engagements much enthusiasm was engendered and a keen spirited side gave a good account of itself on many occasions. In the forward line youth and light weight proved a serious disadvantage to a powerful three-guarter line. The team showed a good spirit throughout the season and gained valuable experience from the additional games which were played. CHARACTERS OF THE 1st XV P. J. MacINNES (Captain). An exceptionally good player with the ability to inspire his team. He knows the game well and has tackled and kicked well. B. A. COATES (Vice-Captain). Though unable io play until late in the season he has shown fine promise. Tackling well and very fast he at present lacks only kicking ability. F. L. A. ELMALEH. A fast, determined player capable of good long kicks. He showed signs towards the close of the season of overcoming his tendency to run straight on all occasions. Page Twelve

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Cjarden Club During the winter months Mr. Dinter, the school gardener, was able to construct a small greenhouse as a lean-to from the power house. This was done substantially with lumber from the old tennis courts and gave rise to the formation of a small but enthusiastic group known as the Garden Club. They were wont to pursue their many activities on free afternoons, when they were summoned to a meeting by small notices on the school notice board, from one of which the following is an extract: The Garden Club will graft Italian prunes at 1:45 p.m. in the horse pasture. It is hoped that these diverse activities will lead to much useful occupation at home and in the future. (proved rroude r lotes As the year progressed, House consciousness and spirit grew to healthy proportions, and did much toward gaining us a goodly number of prizes in several fields of School life. The two awards of the Efficiency Cup made this year went to Groves House boys, B. Dryvynsyde and D. Brooks, and the latter also received the Sportsmanship Cup. The majority of Form prize-winners were not from Groves, but Gerald McGavin took an excellent second in the Upper Fifth. After a somewhat ominous first day ' s play, the final outcome in the House cricket match was a decisive victory for Groves. In track and field events also, Groves scored by a wide margin, gaining most of its advantage in the under fourteen age group, as more fully reported elsewhere in these pages. -JLahe 5 rtoude I toted The House can look back upon a well spent year in the academic and sporting fields. Though beaten in the track sports by Groves, the Victor Ludorum winner was Coates, with Maclnnes close behind. It can safely be said that these sports were lost by the lack of support shown by the under-fourteen age group. They should remember that only a combined House effort can bring success in any activity. All school teams contained their fair share of Lake ' s members. The inter-House cricket game was played over two separate days on a two innings basis and provided plenty of excitement. Groves won after receiving a severe fright on the first day, when the Colt members of the team left the House with a three run lead contrary to all the experts ' forecasts. The House loses several senior members this year and all our best wishes go with them. The loss of the House Captain, W. J. Liaskas, after a year of valuable, cheerful and conscientious leadership will be keenly felt. I .ipteu 5 rrouSe I lotes Ripley ' s House has had a change of face this year; since the Easter term it has become a large house of small boys instead of a small house with large boys. This formation of a junior house with age limits between eight and twelve has reduced the chances of Ripley ' s name being to the fore in the academic or athletic sphere. It has, however, givin rise to a junior school spirit and a strong sense of loyalty to the House. We were sorry to lose Mr. Kilpatrick, the first junior house master, and we all extend to him our best wishes for a speedy recovery from his recent illness. Cricket has become a great sport for many Ripley ' s boys. The smallest enjoy a leisurely game in the long grass; the dull moments between overs provide an excellent opportunity for gymnastic displays by the fielders. The older boys have taken the game very seriously and Ripley ' s is represented by Freeman Ford in the Colts game. A few non-cricketers indulge in the less restrained game of soft ball. In the academic world the two Mcintosh boys deserve a mention in despatches. They both came top of their respective forms. A keen interest in Natural History has recently developed, but it is not without its hazards — a snake appeared in a dormitory locker, the house master ' s room sometimes assumed the appearance of a laboratory and at the end of term the washroom basins became the easiest exit for unwanted tadpoles. Page Eleven

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T. M. OSVOLD. An improved player and good ball handler. He tackles well for his size and weight. His kicking has been good though he is sometimes slow in clearing the bail. R. L. OBERMARCK. A good hooker and dogged member of the scrum always persistent in his efforts. As a tackier he is quite a good wrestler. W. J. LIASKAS. Works hard and uses his weight with effect in the scrum. Good in line-outs and always encouraging to team-mates. T. A. LONDON. Works hard and possesses plenty of drive and weight. Gets the ball out whenever possible but is rather weak on tackling. R. D. P. ROSS (School colours 1952). A good, driving forward always well up on the ball. Ball handling weak though improving. J. L. WARNER. A newcomer to the team, he has played well and improved rapidly. Run- ning quite good, though tackling rather weak. J. A. KAYE. A very useful player, particularly in line-outs. He runs well and has a good knowledge of the game. R. B. WATSON. An enthusiastic player whose skill dees not always match his keen spirit. His tackling has improved but ball handling is weak. H. D. READ (Colours 1952). A player who always shows geed spirit and who has stopped many dangerous plays from opposing teams. His ball handling end kicking has improved and his tackling is good. J. P. GAFFNEY (Colours 1952). An improved player who tackles well and kicks confidently. Has been a useful and reliable member of the team. C. D. BROOKS (School colours 1952). A gocd player who has improved throughout the season. His lightness has proved no handicap in tackling and he can kick accurately over short distances. Long kicks are weak. Other members of the team have been: J. Clark, P. Walker, A. Hunter, B. Rea, L. Burns, B. Bicks, P. Wilson, W. Smith. fy idaetd ' o Two matches were played against an under-twelve side from University School. There were several on our side who had not been playing soccer before this year, but both matches were very much enjoyed and, judging by the score, neither was run-away. The University side was well coached and unlucky not to win the first game by more than one goal. That they did not do this was due almost entirely to the sensational, if instinctive defence of our side. As soon as the ball entered our twenty-five, there was a concerted, but unrehearsed jamming of the goal-mouth with the result that it was almost physically impossible for the ball to pass between the posts. It will be readily understood that such tactics militated somewhat against our offensive strategy as, on the rare occasions when the ball reached the middle of the field, our forward line was just emerging from the goal mouth. A second game was played at University School and that too, was lost by a narrow margin, 2 - 0. Svendsen II, Scott Douglas, Jimmy Wright and David Ross all played hard. Gordie Peacock filled the post cf goal-keeper, as well as the goal, with immense eclat, and per- formed admirably. Page Thirteen