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

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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

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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 success of R.C.S.C.C. Cougar ' s first year of operations has proved that the decision to change from Army Cadets to Sea Cadets was a wise one. Once over the trials and tribulations that go with the formation of a new Corps, training went ahead in a most satisfactory manner. The first opportunity the Cadets had to show themselves in public was on the occasion of the Lieutenant-Governor ' s visit, when a guard of honour was formed. The annual inspection with its attendant mock battle was highly successful and resulted in an invitation by the Inspecting Officer, Captain Atwood, for the entire Ship ' s Company to take part in a cruise aboard H.M.C.S. Sault Ste. Marie. This cruise was one of the highlights of the cadet year. The ship was thrown open to the visitors and during the four hours at sea was quite thoroughly inspected by all cadets. Following an excellent lunch aboard, at least six cadets were prepared to sign on with the Navy at once. The final full-dress affair was the mounting of a guard of honour for Rear Admiral Hibbard, Flag Officer, Pacific Coast, who visited the School on Speech Day. No mention of Cadet activities would be complete without a word of thanks to C.P.O. John Dunick, R.C.N. The Chief ' s assistance in the organization and training of the Corps enabled us to attain a reasonably high standard during the year. Among many other things, the Chief undertook the training of eight candidates for Leading Cadet examina- tions. Of these, only six were permitted to write, and all were successful. One candidate, Battle, was fourth highest in the Province. Three Leading Cadets took the ten-day leadership course in H.M.C.S. Cornwallis and ten Able Cadets attended the two-week camp at R.C.S.C. Camp Comox. With this successful year gone by, we look forward to a bright future for R.C.S.C.C. Cougar. Promotions and Appointments 1952 - 53 R.C.S.C.C. Cougar September, 1952 — Appointed Acting P.O. — Elmaleh, Gaffney, London, Coates. Appointed Acting L C — Kaye I, Brooks, Maclnnes, Casselman, Osvold, Dryvynsyde. June, 1953 — Qualified Leading Cadet — Battle, Berg, Brooks, Crisp, Kaye I, Simson. Rated Leading Cadet — Berg, Brooks, Kaye I. Scouts and L ubc A troop, the 2nd Shawnigan Lake, was started at the School in September, 1952, and its first year has proved satisfactory. Twenty-one boys joined the Troop in September and with the coming-up of three Cubs in March and new boys joining during the year, the number stood at twenty-eight at the end of the School year. The Christmas term was devoted mainly to indoor meetings and almost all Troop members were invested as Scouts before the end of term. During the Lent term, Service was held in the School Chapel on B.P. ' s birthday, 22nd February, and it is hoped that this will be an annual event. A few Scouts went on hikes toward the Second Class Badge. Page Eight