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

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GRADE XI EXAMINATIONS In the departmental examinations for courses that terminate at Grade XI, 42 of the 46 papers written were passed and an average of 63.6 per cent was attained by the thirteen candidates. Good averages were achieved by Malkin with 80 per cent, Kemble 78.6 per cent, Mcintosh I 76.3 per cent, and Brighton 75 per cent. A list of the results which the Grade XI students obtained in these examinations is given below: No. of No. Who Average Highest GRADE XI Candidates Passed (Per Cent) Mark Mathematics 30 13 12 64.9 83 Socials 30 13 12 65.5 86 Geography 91 6 5 61.5 83 Chemistry 91 11 10 60.2 84 Biology 91 2 2 66.0 75 McGill Senior German 1 1 66.0 66 1957 — 42 passed out of 46 papers. Average 63.6 per cent. 1956 — 55 passed out of 58 papers. Average 64.5 per cent. Best average 1957— R. C. Malkin, 80 per cent. Best average 1956 — J. O. E. Lundell, 81 per cent. McGILL UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS In June four boys wrote examinations set by McGill University. Three of these papers were the McGill Junior Trigonometry and the fourth was a McGill Senior German. The papers were all passed and quite good results were achieved in the Trigonometry, in which the average obtained was 73.6%. it ft it cnoiardnip Examinations, VVlau, 1957 For the first time candidates for a scholarship to Shawnigan wrote examinations set for the Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation Scholarship of $1,000 per annum for four years. There were twenty candidates from public and private schools who competed, and many good papers were written. We heartily congratulate Charles Pentland, of Shawnigan Lake School, upon being the first winner of a Koerner Foundation Scholarship. Two others who did very well in these examina- tions were Burrows, of Shawnigan, and Reid, of Glenlyon School, Victoria, who is now attending Shawnigan. We hope that our candidates for this Scholarship will, in future, be as successful as were those who wrote last May. it it it (chapel f e ipei i lews Once again, as in previous years, the Chapel has been the centre of a number of important events in the life of the School. Founder ' s Day was observed on the first Sunday, September 16th, with some of the Board of Governors present. On this occasion the Headmaster gave the address. The Remembrance Day Service took place on November 11th, the Reverend C. M. Hubbard, curate at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, being the special preacher. A Sea Cadet bugler sounded the Last Post and Reveille. Numerous parents and visitors were present, filling the Chapel to capacity. Most of the Old Boys deferred their attendance until the following Sunday when the Old Boys ' week-end was held. On that occasion the former School Chaplain, the Rev- erend E. M. Willis, gave the address. As usual, one of the principal services, and one of special significance and importance, was the Confirmation Service conducted by the Most Reverend H. E. Sexton, D.D., Lord Archbishop of the Diocese of British Columbia. This was on 31st March with a large attendance of parents and others. The twenty candidates were presented by the Chaplain, the Reverend J. H. Maunsell. One Christening was performed, on May 5th, when the Reverend E. M. Willis baptized Alixe Mairi, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Knighton. The Closing Service was held on June 15th, prior to the other Speech Day ceremonies. Once again the Archbishop, who is Official Visitor to the School, was able to be present and gave a short and inspiring address. Page Eleven

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It was also a pleasure to welcome during the year some other special preachers at the regular Services. These included the Reverend J. H. Low, rector of Quamichan and Cowichan Station; the Reverend N. D. B. Larmonth, of the Anglican Theological College, Vancouver; the Very Reverend Brian Whitlow, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, and the Reverend Canon A. D. Greene, Superintendent of the Columbia Coast Mission. Mention was made in last year ' s magazine of the addition of a new Altar and Reredos, and a Communion Rail given by the Headmaster in memory of his father and mother. All these were dedicated by the Archbishop at the Confirmation Service. Servers who assisted the Chaplain throughout the year were Larry Bortles, John Brighton, and Donald Mowat. ft Jhe (confirmation «3« ervice On the fourth Sunday in Lent, March 31st, the annual Confirmation Service, conducted by the Lord Archbishop of British Columbia, was held in the Chapel, which the large congregation had filled. Addressing particularly the Confirmation candidates, Archbishop Sexton in his sermon affirmed that we all should be soldiers and servants of Christ and that we owe loyalty to God and our Church. It is as if upon Confirmation we are granted a commission that through prayer, worship, and communion can destine us to a Christian way of life. We are assured of God ' s love of us. We, on the other hand, must loyally serve Him. Presented by the school Chaplain, the Rev. J. H. Maunsell, the twenty candidates were con- firmed and the beautiful service came to a conclusion after His Grace had dedicated the new Altar table and Sanctuary rail. The following boys were presented for Confirmation: Ian Appleton Alvah Howe Peter Martin Anthony Archbold Terry Lyons Martin Nuttall-Smith Anthony Best William Locke Anthony Riddle Geoffrey Foster James Macdonell Harold Robertson Philip Halse Graeme Macrae David Ross Philip Harvey John Mclntyre David Russell William Hibbard William McKechnie ti ti ti ea L aaets The year ' s Cadet activities got under way with a real bang as the Corps took part in Exercise Bloodbath at the end of September. Charged with the task of wiping out the last vestige of a band of guerillas holding out in the Crofton area, the boys covered themselves in: (a) a moderate amount of glory, (b) a reasonable amount of blood, and (c) a considerable amount of dirt. The weather was reasonable for the time of year, and the overnight scheme was considered a great success by all except those who managed to leave their rations for the 24 hours safely at School. A second highlight of the year was the one-day cruise aboard H.M.C. Ships Digby and Brockville . Cadets showed their interest in no uncertain manner, particularly in the matter of the galleys and mess-decks. The R.C.N, personnel were their usual cheerful and obliging selves, and spared no pains in showing the cadets over the ships. Two memories stand out par- ticularly about this cruise. First, although the sea was flat calm, the Executive Officer (ex-R.N. type) was the only seasick member of the expedition. Second, it was significant that, immediately following the cruise, the two ships were decommissioned and paid-off. Climax of the year was, of course, the Annual Inspection in May. Inspecting Officer, Captain (S) Laws, of Dockyard, looked fairly thoroughly into all phases of Cougar ' s training, and professed to be impressed with what he saw. Largely through his help, the Corps was able to discard all the old-style uniforms and rerig with the new. A day ' s cruise was also promised by Captain Laws. It was a source of satisfaction to all concerned that R.C.S.C.C. Cougar was rated by the Area Officer as the top Corps in the Province for the year 1957. -ft ix ft — Xr cJjau at S ea Having been invited for a cruise for a day on board H.M.C.S. Digby and Brockville , the cadets of R.C.S.C.C. Cougar and three of their officers, the Rev. J. H. Maunsell, Mr. Hyde-Lay, and Mr. Knibb, looked forward to an interesting trip. The day began when before boarding Page Twelve