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

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TROPHY AWARDS Sportsmanship Cup Ian Robertson Swimming Cup R. Cooper Field and Track Sports Events held over until year 1954-55 Squash Racquets T. R. Robertson Music Cup M. McAlpine Cricket: Batting Averages J. A. Kaye Bowling Averages J. A. Kaye Fielding E. D. G. Smith Tennis: Senior Singles . R. C. Simson Junior Singles I. Robertson Senior Doubles J. V. Stewart I. Beardmore Junior Doubles R. W. Svendsen I. Robertson Boxing: Heavyweight Class J. V. Stewart Middle Weight Class E. Kenny Bantam Weight Class J. Reid Featherweight Class J. Mercer Cadet Prizes: Groves Prize for Leading Cadet J. A. Kaye New Entry Cadet — Commanding Officer ' s Prize J. Roaf Leading Cadet Division — Foretop P.O. Simson in charge J une. -fr J934 Examinations Senior Matriculation: There were no candidates in the School for Senior Matriculation this year, although Battle and Madden wrote the Greek 90 examination with very satisfactory results, as follows: — Battle 93% Madden 80% Junior Matriculation: Out of 8 candidates from the Upper 6th (Grade 12). Gardner, Obermarck, Kaye 1, Schaeffer and Mowat 1, were successful, all gaining the required credits for University Entrance, with majors, as follows: — Gardner History, Mathematics, Science, French and Latin Obermarck Mathematics, Science and French Kaye 1 English, History, Mathematics, Science Schaeffer History, Mathematics, Science Mowat 1 English, History, Mathematics, Science In the Lower 6th (Grade II), the following also obtained a language major: — French: — Battle, Madden, Robertson 1, Jones, Hebb, McBean, Knight 1, and Douglas 1. And in — German — Stewart 1. In the Department of Education Examinations in terminal courses at the Grade II level, all 13 members of the Lower 6th were successful, as follows: — In Mathematics 30, Chemistry 91, Social Studies 30 — Battle, Madden, Knight 1, McGavin 1, Hebb, Read 1, Simson, Williams, McBean, Jones, Douglas 1, Moffatt, Robertson 1. In Biology 91 — Read 1, Simson, McGavin 1, Williams, Hebb, McBean and Knight 1. Out of 48 papers written in terminal course examinations set by the Department, 47 were passed. Page Thirteen

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popular magazines as well as in books, in parliament as well as in poets (though much more rarely). Never accept it in a vacuum. Relate it to whatever else you know and release for yourselves the fullest meaning it can have for you. That is a way to sharper pleasure than you will find in most things life offers you. This can be a dull and empty world if you don ' t have some idea of the forces that make it work, and the reasons why you are what you are. It can also be a very dangerous world when the people who are supposed to lead don ' t know the score. It is your business, and it should be your pleasure, to know the score so well that false values never fool you. It is your greater affair, and your greater pleasure, to make sure that the long light of western wisdom is not lessened or obscured or wiped out during your lifetime. Speech. esLJau The Annual Speech Day and School Prize Distribution was held on Friday, June 25th. The Speech Day Address was given by Roderick L. Haig-Brown, LL.D., who, with Mrs. Haig-Brown, was welcomed by the Headmaster. Also on the platform were Captain J. Douglas Groves, Chairman of the Governors; Mr. J. Y. Copeman, Mr. Hew Paterson, Governors; and Rev. E. M. Willis, School Chaplain. Before introducing our guest speaker and asking him to distribute the prizes and awards, the Headmaster reviewed the activities of the school year which he referred to as one in which a good spirit had prevailed and much sound progress had been made in many phases of school life. He spoke of the raising of academic standards, the increased interest in club activities, and the numerous improvements and additions to the physical amenities of the School. Tribute was also paid to the staff and School Prefects, with special reference to the retirement of the Rev. E M. Willis. After giving a most interesting address to an attentive audience, and distributing the prizes, our guest speaker was thanked by Captain Groves. Tea was served in the School dining-room to a large number of visitors who then assembled in the School Chapel for the final Service of Evensong, at which the Rev. E. M. Willis gave a short farewell address. PRIZE LIST — JUNE, 19?4 Form Upper VI J. W. Gardner Form Lower IV—. R. W. Svendsen Form Lower VI J. C. W. Madden Form Remove A ... M. J. Kemble Form Upper V ... J. V. Stewart Form Remove B R. A. Mcintosh Form Lower V F. A. De Coteau Form III Peter George Form Upper IV .... P. K. Janke Form II Philip George Senior Mathematics Prize G. A. McGavin SAVAGE FOUNDATION ENGLISH PRIZES Upper School J. C. W. Madden Middle School R E. McKechnie Lower School R. C. R. Malkin Senior Science Prize J. C. W. Madden History Essay Prizes J. K. Schaeffer F. M. Boyce Senior French Prize J. C. W. Madden Scripture Prize P. R. Janke EFFICIENCY PRIZES Presented by the Old Boys ' Society Christmas Term Lent Term Summer Term 1. C. D. Brooks 1. CD. Brooks 1. P. A. Nash 2. R. L. Obermarck 2. P. A. Nash 2. C. D. Brooks 3. H. D. Read 3. J. K. Schaeffer 3. J. A. Kaye Junior: Christmas Term Lent Term Summer Term 1: R. A. Mcintosh 1. D. Jackson 1. Philip George HOUSE TROPHIES, 1953-54 Rugger Cup Lakes House Cricket Cup Groves House Basketball Cup Lakes House Soccer Sevens Cup ... Lakes House Swimming Groves House House Efficiency Ripley ' s House House Academic Shield Ripley ' s House Page Twelve Senior:

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SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS Scholarship and Entrance Examinations were held in the Spring of 1954. There were 11 entries from six different schools, including Shawnigan Lake, for the Foundation Scholarships which were open to boys under the age of 14 on January 1st, 1954. P. K. Janke is to be congratulated on heading the list with an a erage mark of 79.3% in all subjects written, and was awarded a four-year scholarship of $300 per annum. L hapet I loted ip After long and devoted service as chaplain, the Rev. E. M. Willis retired in June from his official association with the School, but we are happy to be assured of his continued interest and friendship. Renewed enthusiasm for our support of the Columbia Coast Mission was aroused by the visit of the superintendent, the Rev. Alan Greene, who gave us the first public showing of the new film on the work of the Mission. Other visiting preachers were Archbishop Sexton; the Rev. E. J. Hulford of St. James ' Church, Vancouver; the Rev. Brian Page of St. John ' s, Duncan; the Rev. John Stainer of Parksville; the Rev. Dudley Kemp of St. Mary ' s, Kerrisdale; the Very Rev. Philip Beattie, Dean of Columbia; and the Rev. John Maunsell, who has resigned his charge at Lake Cowichan to become Chaplain to the School. • Although we were not in a position to effect hoped-for improvements to the Chapel during the past year, preliminary sketches for the more appropriate furnishing of the sanctuarv are now being prepared by a well-known wood-carver. • The fund established at the beginning of the year for the installation of a stained glass window has reached the amount of some three hundred dollars, and special thanks must go to Miss G. Solly who undertook the heavv task of laundering the choir robes in older that the normal cost could be diverted to this fund. A memorial plaque honouring the funder of the School has been placed in the chancel above the Headmaster ' s seat, by anonymous donors. • ' • The Confirmation Service was held in the School Chapel on the third Sunday in Lent. The rite of Confirmation was performed by His Grace the Archbishop of British Columbia for 12 boys who were presented by the School Chaplain. We are again grateful to Mrs. P. A. Woodward, who provided flowers for the altar on this occasion. Jhe (chapel C7i Complications, inevitable in an increasingly active community life, have restricted training time in the past year to an extent that has reflected sharply on the proficiency of the Choir. Members who have felt the disappointment of knowing that the music of the services was not always well performed are to be greatly commended for their continued effort and loyalty. Arrangements are being made to overcome some of the Page Fourteen