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

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second term, the inter-House Rugby was held. We beat Groves 9 to 6, but in turn were beaten by Lake ' s 6 to 0. We lost the Basketball to Lake ' s and Groves. We came second to Lake ' s in the boxing. Mercer ; McAlpine, and Beardmore won their respective weight divisions. Ripley ' s defeated both Lake ' s and Groves in cricket. We only just beat Lake ' s when we should have trounced them, and beat Groves, who should have trounced us. Cuppage won his Cricket Colours in 1st XI play; Simson, who had his colours from the previous season, McGavin and Vandersluys played on the 1st XI as well. In the racquet sports we lost the tennis and squash to Groves, but won the badminton. If, in the final tabulation of sporting events, Ripley ' s House loses, we at least gained the respect of the other Houses. Ripley ' s House gentry were to be found embedded in all outside activities. The Photography, Rifle, Magazine and all other clubs, received the loyal support of Ripley ' s House boys. Zest and enthusiasm were the key words, and if the products lacked the master ' s touch, one could see the enjoyment behind them. The year, taken by and large, was a success. Although we did not win everything in sight, we had a good try at it. Next year will be better. cJLake ' 5 htouse 1 jo ted It must be many years since Lake ' s House has had such a successful year. Our shelf in the dining-room is heavily laden with cups won in various competitions. Our diet, however, has been well balanced and the discriminating observer will notice that nestling comfortably between the Rugger Shield and the Boxing Cup there stands the inter-House Academic Shield. This, perhaps, is our most treasured possession and one which will be defended with utmost effort during the coming year. It was only in the closing weeks of the Summer Term that we managed to overtake Ripley ' s House, which appeared at one time to have a stranglehold on the shield. Holding a place of equal honour is the House Efficiencv Cup which we won each term in the year, a record which will take a great deal of effort to equal. Peter Nash was a most efficient Head of the House and in more ways than one was the person responsible for the House ' s all-round success. The House Prefects, Joe Stewart, Jack Slick, George Moffatt and Bob Cooper, all pulled their weight and carried out their duties, for the most part, with enthusiasm and good spirit. Lake ' s House, as the year progressed, began to get the reputation for being a team, and it was noticeable how much better we did in team play than we did in contests between individuals. This is a reputation of which we are proud, and one which we hope will become a tradition. In many competitions we were definitely not the favourites. Determination and spirit, however, generally carried us to the fore, as they did in the rugby and basketball competitions, and we very nearly pulled off a surprise win in the House cricket matches. In the basketball we surprised everyone by winning despite the loss of two players because of injuries. We also won the boxing tournament in which Stewart, Cooper, Kenney, Burgess II, and Yorath won their weights while Waters and Poo e lost close decisions in the finals of their weights. We did not do so well in the track and field sports, but Jack Slick set a new record in the 440 yards, and Bob Cooper set new marks in the mile and trail races. These two together with George Moffatt did well in the School Track Meet against H.M.C.S. Venture. Joe Stewart, Bob Cooper, Jack Slick and Manuel Fly Macaya all played on the 1st XV and won School Colours. George Moffatt captained the most successful 2 p d XV we have had in the school. Orval Foster, Ed. Kenney, Ernie Burgess and Larry Bortles were regular members of the team, and John Poole, the Colt ' s captain, played some matches for the Seconds. In cricket it was another story. We had no representatives on the 1st XI, but on the 2nd XI had five players. We enjoyed success in other fields. We sported some of the School ' s brains. In this respect there come to mind Joe Stewart, Peter Janke, Mcintosh I and II. In the Hobby Shop Orval Foster and Vince Clarke produced work of first-dass quality. We were well represented in the various clubs in the school and (we are not proud of this) supplied more than our fair share of defaulters. During the year the health in the House remained at a high level and everyone exuded good spirits. We extend warm thanks to Miss Bartholomew for her untiring efforts on our behalf and wish her all the best in her new position as mistress at a girls ' school in Nova Scotia. Page Twenty-Two

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teams Groves had its quota of players, some of whom showed promise. Bad luck dogged the Groves ' team in the House rugby match. It was knocked out of the competition by Ripley ' s, who won by a score of 10-6. Groves was well represented on the 1st XI, for there were eight from the House on the team. Among these were seven Cricket Colours: J. Kaye (Captain of the 1st XI), D. Brooks, C. Crisp, R. Douglas, B. Jones, G. McGavin, and D. Read. Three of these distinguished themselves: J. Kaye topped the batting averages; C. Crisp and R. Douglas had very good bowling averages. In the House match Groves met Ripley ' s, who had defeated Lake ' s. Batting first the Groves ' XI knocked up 118 runs, a total to which the stands made by J. Kaye, G. McGavin and C. Crisp contributed heavily. To the House ' s horror, Ripley ' s replied with 129 runs. Congratulations Ripley ' s, but watch out next year ! In basketball, D. Brooks (Captain of the School team), J. Kaye and R. Douglas won School Colours. In the inter-House games Groves ' senior team won all its matches comfortably except one, which was lost to Lake ' s. The junior basketball team did not fare so well and Lake ' s won the Basketball Shield by defeating Groves 3 - 2. It was, however, in the track and field events that Groves gained victories and won the day. J. Kaye was Victor Ludorum in the open events, and R. Brown in the under 16. The keen spirit of the House was made evident by the number of points gained under the new standard system. Groves was triumphant, too, in the inter-House swimming. Most of the points were gained in the open events, in which G. McGavin gained 17 points; D. Brooke 12, and G. Smith 9. Although the relay teams and the competitors in the under 16 races did not do brilliantly, the contestants in the under 14 events made sure that the victory was Groves ' , which won with a total of 59 poinrs. In tennis I. Robertson won the junior singles trophy and the House Tennis Team won the tournament. Groves ' House supplied every player on the School Squash Team except one. Having this advantage the House won the inter-House Squash. In badminton Groves came second. In the effort to excel in academic work Groves was hampered by a group which was often on satis. On the other hand J. Madden and C. Malkin distinguished themselves and gave the House some justification for holding up its head. It is with regret that the House bid good-bye to D. Read, G. McGavin, R. Douglas, J. Madden, P. Hebb and B. Jones, all of whom except Jones, who is attending King Edward High School, are now studying at U.B.C. D. Brooks left Groves for H.M.C.S. ' ' Venture, and J. Kaye for McGill in far-off Montreal. We were also sorry lo have to say farewell to our Housemaster, Mr. Higgs, whose kindly supervision and help will be missed. ti ti t ipleu J htouse 1 lot ipiey es This year Ripley ' s House was restored to its former status as a senior House. Boys from both Lakes and Groves were diverted to form the senior section of the House, while those who had been in Ripley ' s House the preceding year remained loyal. Mr. Robinson, our Housemaster, was, of course, a staunch Ripleyite from last year. We welcomed seven new boys to the house. As Mr. Robinson said in our first House meeting, it was hard to forget our old loyalties, but we should be proud to be charter members of a new House. Mowat was Ripley ' s House representative among the School Prefects, and Battle joined him in the summer term. Simson and Battle were the original House Prefects. Tarn Robertson was made a Prefect after Christmas, and Michael Kaye and Brian McGavin were made Prefects after Easter. Our House matron was Miss Elizabeth Davies, an accomplished guitar player. In the inter-House sporting events, Ripley ' s was more successful from a House effort point of view than from actual wins. In the swimimng competition we came third. However, we did gain the Open and under 14 Relays, and McGavin won the under 16 championship. We came second in the track and field events. Brighton won the under 14 Championships. The introduction of the standard system gave boys who could not ordinarily contribute many points a chance to support the House. It is significant that Ripley ' s House led in standards gained. Ripley ' s House contributed its share of members to the rugby teams, thirty-one in all. Battle and Simson were awarded their school Rugby Colours, and McGavin, Cuppage, Kaye and Perry played for the 1st XV. In the Page Twenty-One

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Our Housemaster, too, is leaving. Mr. Hvde-Lay, however, is taking on an even pleasanter task than looking after Lake ' s House; he is getting married. We wish him and his bride life-long happiness and hope that they will often visit us. They will be most welcome visitors. In concluding our notes we of Lake ' s House wish to send our greetings to all former Lake-ites and to say that we are doing our best to follow in their footsteps. To them and to those who will not be members of our company next year, good luck — come back to see us soon. it it it Co eman JJ, ouse Copeman House was re-opened this year as a Junior House after being empty for many years. At first it seemed a little strange, particularly with so many empty rooms. However, fifteen boys from eight to thirteen years of age soon made it look like home. In sports, the juniors had their own events in swimming and track, A team proving winners by 8 points. During the year, broom-cutting was a good spare time activity and a great deal was cleared, making way for flower borders in the near future. Summer Term brought lots of swimming, the before bed swim proving most popular. J. Walter was senior boy in the House, assisted by D. Ross. is it it VJete - $une, 1955 C. D. BROOKS (1949)— Head Boy (1953- 55); 1st XV Rugby Colours; 1953-54; Cricket XI Colours, 1955; Captain, 1st Basketball team, Colours 1954-55; Gym Team; Track Team; Chief P.O., R.C.S.C.C. Cougar, 1955; winner of Efficiency Cup six times. J. A. KAYE (1949)— School Prefect (1953- 55); Head Student, 1954-55; 1st XV Rugbv Colours 1953-54; Captain 1st XI, 1954-55, Cricket Colours 1953; 1st Basketball Colours 1954-55; Squash Team; Gym Team; Track Team; Chiet P.O., R.C.S.C.C. Cougar 1954. A. NASH (1952) — School Prefect (1953-55). D. READ (1950) — School Prefect (1954-55); Captain 1st XV 1954-55; Rugby Colours 1952-53; Cricket Colours 1955; Gym Team; Track Team. F. MO WAT (1952)— School Prefect (1954-55). C. T. BATTLE (1950)— School (Summer Term 1955); 1st XV Colours 1954-55; Gym Team; Team. G. A. B. McGAVIN (1952)— Head of Grove ' s House (1954-55); 1st XV Rugby Colours 1954-55; 1st Basketball; Cricket XI Colours 1955; Track Team. R. C. SIMSON (1950)— Head of Ripley ' s House (Summer Term, 1955); 1st XV Rugby Colours 1954-55; Cricket XI Colours 1954; 1st Basketball; Gym Team. P. H. H Prefect Rugby Track J. V. STEWART (1952)— Head of Lake ' s House (1954-55); 1st XV Rugby Colours 1954-55; Heavyweight; Boxing Champion 1954-55; Gym Team; Track Team. R. A. DOUGLAS (1950)— Grove ' s House Prefect (1954-55); Cricket XI Colours 1954; 1st Basketball Colours; 1st XV Rugby Colours 1953-54. G. B. MOFFATT (1952)— Lake ' s House Prefect (1954-55); 1st XV Rugbv, 1954-55; Track Team. T. R. ROBERTSON (1950)— Ripley ' s House Prefect (1954-55); 1st Basket- ball; Squash Team. J. C. SLICK (1953)— Lake ' s House Prefect (1954-55); Captain Track Team; Gym Team; 1st XV Rugby Colours 1954-55. J. C. W. MADDEN (1950)— Grove ' s House Prefect (1954-55); Gym Team. K. B. JONES (1950)— Cricket XI Colours 1955; Squash Team. P. H. HEBB (1950). P. McBEAN (1950). M. M. MACAYA (1952)— 1st XV Rugby Colours 1953-54; Gym Team. E. T. KENNEY (1953)— Gym Team. E. A. BURGESS (1952)— 1st XV Rugbv 1954-55. J. S. POOLE (1952)— Captain, Colts ' Rugbv 1954-55; Captain, under 16 Basketball, 1954-55. O. FOSTER (1952)— Gym Team. Page Twenty-Three