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

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O J p ' Holes (Collected from here and there ) Congratulations to T. A. London on his admission to Canadian Services College, Royal Roads, in September, 1954. • • Congratulations to Alan A. Parker on his marriage to Thelma Norma McKimm at Kelowna, B.C., on January 23rd, 1954. • Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. (Ned) Larsen on the birth of a son and heir on August 30th, 1954. • Congratulations to Mr. August 7th, 1954. Congratulations to Mr. third son at Kimberlev. and Mrs. C. Tuttle on the birth of a daughter on • and Mrs. A. A. Mellin (1928-30), on the birth of their Lt.-Col. H. F. Cotton (1921-1926), has been appointed a Gunnery Staff Officer in the Directorate of Military Training, Ottawa. • John Pearkes, having spent last summer in Ottawa, is reported about ready to start practicing Law; as also are Gerry Coultas and Maurice Copethorne. John Burr is a 2nd year medical student, and Bill Bice, as well as playing rugger at U.B.C., is in 3rd year Agriculture. Duncan Maclnnes, also a rugger enthusiast, is in 3rd year Commerce at U.B.C. • Word has been received from John D. Rochfort (1928-34), who is in Mombasa, Kenya, and plans on returning to B.C. in 1955. Mike Piddington is teaching Eskimos at Churchill preparatory to joining Rev. Harold MacDonald (1941-45) in the Church. • • During the year the following, among others, have paid a welcome visit to the School: — Miles Ellissen, N. T. Koerner, C. E. Morris, W. S. Edgett, W. Bice, T. A. London, D. L. Johnston, L. C. Lake, J. H. R. Larsen, Duncan Maclnnes, W. J. Liaskas, R. H. Harman, Michael Bellm, Peter Maclnnes, Wilfrid Kingscote, Grant Butt, W. G. H. Roaf, R. M. Hackett, Alan Casselman, Peter Bradford, Gordon Parke, Denis Douglas, J. H. Watson, Gerry Fuller, Barry Dryvynsyde, John P. Aitkins, John Burr, H. J. Lake, G. Ranson Cooke, David Bellm, George Wilson, Don Corbett, S. G. Milbrad. Old Boys will be pleased to know that the Headstone for the grave of the late Christopher Windley Lonsdale has been erected in St. Anne ' s Churchyard at Parksviile, B.C. Those responsible for this must be thanked for the completion of a simple but dignified memorial to The Founder and First Headmaster of Shawnigan Lake School. Page Twenty-Five

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VaLte, $une 1954 J. W. Gardner (1951) — Head Student. R. L. Obermarck (1950) — School Prefect, 1953-54; 1st XV Rugby Colours, 1953-54. J. K. Schaeffer (1951) — House Prefect, 1953-54; Gvm Team, 1953-54. R. D. P. Ross (1949) — School Prefect, 1953-54; 1st XV Rugby Colours, 1952. B. A. Coates (1948) — School Prefect, 1952-53; Captain 1st XV, 1953-54; Rugby Colours, 1952; Gym Team; Cricket XI, 1954. D. S. Williams (1952) — Captain Colts Rugby XV, 1953-54; Gym Team 1953-54. M. G. Power (1950). P. E. Wilson (1952). G. McK. Smith (1953). F. A. De Coteau (1952). A. F. De Coteau (1952). P. M. Olsen (1949). J. Owen (1951). D. Underhill (1950). J. B. Gormley (1953) — Gym Team. F. Evans (1951). W. W. Fogg (1951). J. Reid (1953)— 1st XI Cricket, 1954. K. MacLaren (1952). D. Harrison (1952). P. Tressler (1951). H. P. Firth (1953). M. George (1953). A. George (1953). Fox (1952). Wright (1952). Watson (1953). H. Douglas (1951). R. Townsend F. Waters L. Bortles Naivete, September 1954 LAKE ' S HOUSE T. Warren P. Mead Robins S. Burgess P. Slick P. Pratt C. Locke T. Buchanan J. Brighton RIPLEY ' S HOUSE P. Brown A. Scott Moncrieff S. Foster W. Andrews D. Ramsay R. Cromie S. Ryland R. Brown P. Boyd J. Osterman I. Chesher GROVE ' S HOUSE D. Hebb E. Larsen I. Appleton COPE MAN HOUSE R. Taylor R. Curtis J. Jens W. McKechnie A. Vincent G. Lasette C. Curtis Jld (ISouS ' S ocieh 7 The Annual Meeting and Dinner of the O ' d Boys ' Society was held during February, 1954, at the Georgia Hotel in Vancouver, under the Chairmanship of Derek Johnston, President. There was a good attendance of some (50 Old Boys of a wide age group, and the welcome presence of Messrs. P. T. Skrimshire, Miles Ellissen, R. H. Lonsdale (son of the Founder), and the Rev. E. M. Willis, in addition to the Headmaster, the Senior Master Mr. E. R. Larsen, and Derek Brooks, Head Boy of the School. Toasts to The School, The Staff, and The Boys ' proposed by the President, Miles Ellissen and Tarn London, were responded to by the Headmaster, Mr. Larsen and Derek Brooks respectively. In response to popular demand, Padre Willis was brought to his feet amid applause. In a few remarks he said he had no illusions as to the amount of attention Old Boys had paid to his earlier admonitions and advice when at Shawnigan, and therefore he did not now intend to offer any more, but he c welcomed the opportunity of renewing so manv old friendships at the dinner. At the Annual Meeting which followed, Don Corbett was elected President for 1954, and C. E. (Paddy) Morris, Vice-President; W. G. H. (Bill) Roaf was named President of the Shawnigan Lake War : -Memorial Society, and an appeal for support of. that Society was made, with an outline by the Headmaster of. proposals for the coming year reported elsewhere in this issue. Page Twenty-Four

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Back Row: Simson, Battle, McGavin II, McGavin I, Stewart I, Moffatt, Obermarck. Middle Row: Douglas I, Kaye I, Ross I, J. M. H. Coates, Brooks, Cooper. Seated: Macaya, Slick (absent, Read I). Learned Supplement RUGBY SEASON 1953 - 1954 While the Rugby Season of 1953-54 was not marked by the conspicuous success of the 1st XV, it was a young, light side, for the most part, which showed commendable spirit and good promise against opposing sides who were older and more experienced players. The 1st XV was also ably supported by the Colts XV (135 lbs.), which was an outstanding side, full of enthusiasm, which along with sound coaching and good play resulted in a most successful Season. There was also much promise shown in the Midget XV (under 100 lbs.), which made its debut in representative football tor the first time at Shawnigan. Results of the 1st XV Matches v. St. George ' s School Home Lost 0-24 v. St. George ' s School A way Lost 0-23 v. University School Home Lost 9-11 v. University School Away Lost 0-17 v. Oak Bay Wanderers II Home Won 16 - 6 v. Oak Bay Wanderers II Way Won 14 - 6 v. Oak Bav Wanderers II Awav Won 3-0 v. S. L. Old Boys XV Home Lost 12-14 v. Victoria College I Away Lost 0-6 v. Victoria College II Away Won 25-0 v. Victoria College I Away Lost - 9 v. Victoria College II Away Won 28-3 v. U.B.C. Tomahawks Way Lost 8-16 Summary: Won 5. Lost 8. Drawn 0. Points for, 115; points against, 133. Final position in Division II, Victoria Rugby League — 4th (out of 6 teams). Characters B. A. COATES (Captain) — Capable of making the most of a quick break-through. Tactical appreciation poor, but an enthusiastic Captain. R. D. P. ROSS (Vice-Captain) — Played hard, though was disappointing for a player of his experience. Page Twenty-Six