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

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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

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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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H. D. READ (Colours, 1952) — The strongest defensive player on the side. Unfortunately missed several games owing to injury. C. D. BROOKS (Colours, 1952) — A very valuable team member, whose kicking often saved the day. Sometimes allows earlier mistakes to spoil his game. R. L. OBERMARCK (Colours, 1953) — A consistent hard-worker, handicapped by his size. At all times a determined and energetic player. R. COOPER (Colours, 1953) — A much improved player, showing a line aggressive spirit. J. A. KAYE (Colours, 1953) — A good hard-working forward, who played consistently well throughout the season. R. DOUGLAS (Colours, 1953) — After a promising start, he fell away. If he works hard he should become a useful forward. C. T. BATTLE — Rather light as a forward, but shows good promise. J. SLICK — An elusive, fast wing, who was not used enough this season. Tackling rather weak. B. McGAVIN — A much improved player after experience this season. Runs with de- te; ruination and shows a good spirit. J. V. STEWART — A useful forward who should do well with greater experience of the came. R. C. SIMSON — A useful player, but not robust enough yet for Scrum Half. M. MACAYA — A hard-working forward and useful break. A good trackler. G. McGAVIN — After a poor start he improved, though never using his size to the full advantage. G. MOFFATT — A disappointing player who never fully realized his capabilities. Needs much more spirit and determination. (Also played: M. Power, B. Cuppage, R. H. Svendsen and M. M. Kaye). Shawnigan vs. Victoria College I This, our first game of the season, was played in Victoria. The team started off in good form but weaknesses showed later in defense, and the College scored an unconverted try in the first half. Later Shawnigan showed much spirit, and were in the College 25 for much of the time. However, from a breakthrough following a loose scrum, the College side scored once more in the second half to end the game - 6. While our team showed good spirit they were beaten bv greater weight and experience. Shawnigan vs. Oak Bay Wanderers II Our second game, also played in Victoria, found our side playing much better as a side. Two tries by Coates, each in the corner, with one of them converted by Brooks, gave us an 8-0 lead at half-time. The Wanderers retaliated with two quick tries, unconverted, but Shawnigan rallied despite an injury to Coates, when Slick and Brooks each scored unconverted tries to make the final score 14 - 6. The side played well and deserved this success. Shawnigan vs. Old Boys XV The School XV approached this game in high spirits, despite the formidable side that the Old Boys were able to field. The Old Boys scored two quick unconverted tries Page Twenty-Seven