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

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JOHN YOUNG COPEMAN A tribute by his friend, THE ARCHBISHOP OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 30 The School sustained a heavy loss in mid-summer through the sudden death of Mr. J. Y. Copeman. the Chairman of the Board of Governors. Widely and affectionately known as J.Y. , his passing was mourned by a large number of people in all stations of life. He was a great gentle- man, — one of the last of a dwindling breed, — and as such he was worthy of many expressions of respect and esteem which were uttered by repre- sentatives of the entire community. Though of a retiring and conserva- tive nature, he possessed a wide circle of friends. He was a man of genial presence and compelling personality, always approachable and under- standing. Regarded as an outstanding and capable lawyer, his many clients will remember him as a wise counsellor as well as a man of sympathy, candour and fairness of judgment. He was well known as a versatile reader, and a brilliant conversationalist, appealing to innumerable people by his sparkling humour, his large-heartedness, and kindly con- sideration. Thinking on him at this time, I recall his frequent allusions to the 15th Psalm, which he loved as the Gentleman ' s Psalm. Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle: or who shall rest upon they holy hill? Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life: and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart. He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour: and hath not slandered his neighbour. He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes: and maketh much of them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not: though it were to his own hindrance. He that hath not given his money upon usury: nor taken reward against the innocent. Whoso doeth these things: shall never fall. That was J.Y. ' s code. May God rest his soul. Page Seven

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THE LATE J. Y. COPEMAN, ESQ. Chairman of the Board of Governors, IQ54-58. (Sn tetmmam The school community was shocked to heat during the summer of the sudden death of J. Y. Copeman, Esq., Chairman of the Board of Gover- nors since 1954. He had been a member of the Governing Body since 1928 and during that time had generously given of his time and counsel. The school has lost a loyal friend whose name is com- memorated in Copeman s House.

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School I lotes The school year began with an enrolment slightly higher than that of the previous year. To the staff we welcomed Mr. G. L. Anderson, an Old Boy and a graduate of U.B.C., who became Housemaster of Lake ' s; Mr. D. M. Hopson, a graduate of Jesus College, Oxford; and Mr. I. M. Stuart from Glasgow University and McGill. Later in the Michaelmas Term we were joined by the Rev. R. F. Stephenson, a graduate of Trinity College, Toronto. Peter Mcintosh was appointed Head Prefect. To assist him M. McAlpine, D. Millar, G. Keith, J. Benson, J. Brighton and R. Vandersluys were appointed School Prefects. The Michaelmas Term began, as usual, with the Founder ' s Day Service in Chapel on the first Sunday, when the Headmaster gave the address. The opening weeks of this term were devoted to the Inter-House Competition in Swimming and in Track and Field. Under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart the performance of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, The Gondoliers, was warmly received early in November, both by parents and by Old Boys, at the two performances. The Rugby season was marked by some fast and interesting games. The highlight for many members of the First XV was the opportunity to visit England and Scotland as repre- sentatives on the B.C. side. Full reports on all the games played by the School team and by the XV that played in the United Kingdom appear elsewhere in the magazine. It was with deep regret the School learned during the Lent term that Mr. Kaye had decided to resign as Headmaster. A man of integrity, he had won the admiration of all and an administrator of talent, he had made such a contribution to the School that we knew we should miss him sorely. At the same time as this decision was announced the Board of Governors made public that they had asked Mr. Larsen, well known to many of us as a former Senior Master, to assume the Headmastership. Our sorrow over the departure of Mr. Kaye at the end of the Summer Term was equalled only by our joy at welcoming back Mr. Larsen, whose enthusiasm and worth we knew and respected. The tributes paid Mr. Kaye on Speech Day, the details of which are printed below, bespeak the high regard in which he is held. The Summer Term, busy as it always is, sped by all too quickly. A First XI of young Cricketers enjoyed a moderately successful season. The Rowing C lub, keen and ambitious, gained useful experience by competing against crews in Vancouver and Seattle. The members of the Track and Field team, however, entering four meets, were victorious in each and established a reputation that later teams will have to work hard to equal. To those boys who left the School at the end of the year go our best wishes for happiness and success in their work at University. Mr. Stuart, who had accepted a post in Northern Rhodesia, we were sorry to say farewell to and wish to thank him and Mrs. Stuart for all their help. We extend our thanks also to Mrs. Lacey, Mrs. Wylie and Mrs. Woodyard for their help and wholehearted assistance in the Houses during the course of the year. ft Speech aUau — Aune, 1958 The weather was warm and the sky was partially cloudy on Speech Day, Saturday, J une 14th; the School garden was full of blossom. The proceedings began with a service in the School Chapel, at which the Headmaster gave a short address, the full text of which is printed below. As had been done the year before, the Prize-Giving was held on the lawn in front of the main building, where the parents, the friends of the School, and the boys gathered for the ceremony. With the Headmaster on the terrace above, were the teaching staff, Mr. J. Y. Copeman, Chairman of the Board of Governors; Mr. Bruce Robertson, a Governor, and Doctor A. E. Grauer, Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. In his speech the Headmaster reviewed the important events of the year after he had welcomed the many parents and visitors. Page Eight