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

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L napel i noir I ott ipet noir I lole.s With the annual closing service on Speech Day, the Chapel Choir concluded what was probably the most exacting year of its history. In addition to the regular services, a number of special occasions demanded a considerable extension of repertory and no small amount of extra effort on the part of all choristers. In May, the Choir presented a recital of sacred music in St. John ' s Church, Victoria, for a very large congregation, and in the course of the year was heard also at St. John ' s, Cobble Hill, and at St. Peter ' s, Quamichan. This year all graduating members of the Choir expressed the desire to gain admittance into church choirs in their respective home cities. This is an encouraging sign. It would be of interest to know how many Old Boy choristers have kept up the good work on leaving the School. Membership in the Chapel Choir is the beginning of an adventure into wide and wonderful realms; for those who are fortunate enough to possess the raw materials of trainable voices and willing minds have the power of unlocking a rich store of treasure. Out of their genius, great composers — particularly in the music of the Anglican Church — have produced their finest offerings for the worship of God. The chorister who works with careful, untiring patience and enthusiasm has the privilege of helping to present this treasure of praise as a truly fit contribution to community worship. If he understands — even a very little — how wonderful this privilege is, he cares not at all for such considerations as free time lost in practice, pay for singing, and so forth. And he will come to appreciate the exciting fact that he is really one with that vast choir of all Christian times whose existence and training have had only one purpose, the offering up of high praise to God. £ examinations Senior Matriculation Casselman was the only entry in the Senior Matriculation examinations in June, 1953, and was successful in all five subjects written. Page Six

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The annual Flower Show was held on June 3rd, and, as usual, most of the School took advantage of the general leave given to attend. Everyone concerned with the organiza- tion deserves the heartiest congratulations, for the number of entries as well as the diversified nature of those entries, bore witness to the immense amount of work that had been done in the background, quietly and effectively. In the evening the Gymnastic Team went over to repeat the display they had given at the Annual Inspection. The weather was the disappointing factor of the summer term. After three well- nigh perfect summers we are perhaps in danger of being spoilt, but certainly this May and June dull skies, rain and cool weather were the order of the day. This was particularly unfortunate in view of the amount of hard work that had been done on the boats. To miss the compensating joys of summer suns and sailing winds was a sad blow. Perhaps September and October will make tardy amends. The health of the School, under the watchful eye of Miss Solly, has been good. In the winter term we had an epidemic of ' flu, with a large number of casualties, but fortunately the disease itself was not of a virulent nature, having more of a nuisance value than anything else. In the summer term we were visited by a similarly mild complaint, German measles, which did no damage beyond dislocating classes and giving victims that did not need it a few days rest. MR. DUXBURY Although he might greatly prefer to avoid plaudits, something more than mere con- vention compels us to voice an appreciation of the work and influence of Mr. Frank Duxbury as a master at Shawnigan during the past nine years. The unique quality of his teaching — marked by a rare historical sense and an ever up-to-the-minute knowledge of world affairs — has offered to many a boy unusual oppor- tunities for a better understanding of events. Whether directing classroom studies, initiating the very young into the complex dis- ciplines of the games field, leading an energetic hiking expedition up hill and down dale or sailing forth on the lake in his canoe, Mr. Duxbury has succeeded in waking the sense of adventure. When he assumed the onerous role of Senior Master in 1949, the increased demands on his versatility were met with the selfless devotion and integrity that have contributed so immeasurably to the effectiveness of the School. We regretfully chronicle his leaving in June of this year, and we extend to him our most sincere and grateful good wishes. L hapei I lotes ip An important and long-needed step was taken this year in the appointment of a Chapel committee of staff and boys to oversee matters of maintenance and the management of Chapel funds. With the exception of certain costs which were felt to be a general School responsibility, it was decided that the Chapel should be more nearly self-supporting, and that as a centre of Christian endeavour a greater effort should be made to contribute to the work of the Church beyond our cwn bounds. The first commitment in this direction is our undertaking to contribute regularly to the work of the Columbia Coast Mission, whose religious, educational and medical activities are of such vital import in this diocese. It is also the hope of the committee that much may be done for the beaut if ication and improvement of the Chapel itself. Designs for stained glass windows have been on hand for many years, and altar and sanctuary furnishings, linen, and hangings which were donated at the time of the building of the Chapel in 1927 are — in many cases — in need of replacement. We are confident that the permanent significance of the Chapel and its indispensable influence in the life of the School will appeal to the generous interest of many parents and friends. Continuing an association with the School which has been interrupted only infre- quently since 1922, the Rev. Eric Willis again filled the post of chaplain. Visiting preachers during the year were the Rev. John Maunsell, of Lake Cowichan; the Rev. John Low, of Quamichan; the Bishop of New Westminster; the Bishop of Olympia; and the Archbishop of British Columbia. The Rev. Canon Sampson of Cobble Hill assisted at the annual Christmas Carol service; and a thoroughly refreshing and inspiring week-end was enjoyed by us all in the visit of the Rev. Charles Preston, Friar of the Society of St. Francis, Dorset, England. Page Five

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Junior Matriculation London, Gaffney and Dryvynsyde passed in all subjects, Gaffney obtaining a mark of 87 in the History 91 course and London a mark of 88 in the Mathematics 91 course. Osvold was unsuccessful by a narrow margin only in the English Language examination, as also was Elmaleh in Mathematics 91. In the Government examinations taken by the Lower Vlth Form in Chemistry 91 and Social Studies 30, Brooks, Coates, Mowat, Gardner, Kaye I and Schaefer were com- pletely successful, whereas, Obermarck passed in one subject. London and Dryvynsyde plan on entering the University of British Columbia, Gaffney will attend Oregon State University, and Elmaleh to Menloe College. Speech oUay Once again we were pleased to welcome a large attendance of parents and friends at the Speech Day on Friday, June 26th. Rear Admiral J. C. Hibbard, D.S.C., CD., R.C.N. , Flag Officer, Pacific Coast, with Mrs. Hibbard were our official guests. After inspecting a guard of honour of the Sea Cadet Corps and following the Head Master ' s report on the year ' s activities, the Admiral gave the Speech Day address and presented the prizes. On the platform with Admiral Hibbard and the Head Master were also Lady Lake, widow of the late Sir Richard Lake, Archbishop H. E. Sexton, Mr. J. Y. Copeman and Mr. Hew Paterson. After several months absence through illness we were particularly pleased to welcome back in our midst the Chairman of the Board of Governors, Captain J. D. Groves and Mrs. Groves. Captain Groves thanked Admiral Hibbard on behalf of the School. Following the prize-giving, tea was served and the final Chapel service was held, at which the Archbishop gave the address. PRIZE LIST — JUNE, 1953 Form Upper VI T. A. London Form Remove A P. K. Janke Form Lower VI J. W. Gardner Form Remove B P. F. Mcintosh C. T. Battle Form III R. A. Mcintosh G. A. B. McGavin „ TT fW. R. G. Hansell Form II. Form Upper V Form IV J. V. Stewart ID. A. Ross fW. R D. A. EFFICIENCY PRIZES Presented by the Old Boys Michaelmas Term B. O ' N. Dryvynsyde Summer Term C. D. Brooks HOUSE CUPS Field and Track Sports Groves House Cricket Groves House TROPHY AWARDS Sportsmanship Cup C. D. Brooks Junior House Citizenship Prize F. A. Ford Sports Challenge Cup B. A. Coates Sports, under 16, Challenge Cup P. J. Maclnnes Sports, under 14, Challenge Cup B. Cuppage Music Cup (presented by Mrs. W. R. Madden) J. P. Gaffney Cadet Cup Foretop Division (Divisional Petty Officer) J. P. Gaffney Leading Cadet Prize W. J. Liaskas Soccer Cup (presented by Mr. and Mrs. Naden) B.A. Coates ' Team Basketball Cup (presented by Mr. and Mrs. Naden) T. M. Osvold ' s Team Boxing: Open Heavyweight R. D. P. Ross Middleweight R. Bellanich Bantamweight J. Mackenzie Featherweight W. Gormley Page Seven