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

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Other preachers who have come to teach and help us during the year, and to whom we are most grateful, are: The Most Reverend H. E. Sexton The Reverend J. G. Matthews The Ven. Archdeacon J. W. Forth The Reverend C. D. Blencoe The Ven. Archdeacon E. T. Maddocks Mr. Kenneth Kuhn, a Student from Anglican The Reverend Canon A. W. Atkinson Theological College Again we thank Mr. Galliford for his unfailing and invaluable help in the Chapel and outside it. Bill Keate and Peter Nissen have shared the duties of Sacristan in their usual capable way. Tony Conklin has dutifully taken charge of Servers and their services in the Sanctuary; while Donald Ingledew has reverently acted as Crucifer. Adult friends have generously helped us by their personal work and gifts; so that we have been able to proceed with improving the appearance of the building with the refurnishing of the Sanctuary, the addition of pendent lights, and still more hand-worked kneelers. To all these we extend our grateful thanks; and we wish also to express our indebtedness to the Headmaster for his part in the conduct of Chapel Services, as well as for his unswerving support in all phases of the religious life of the School. On Sunday, May 2nd, our Diocesan, the Archbishop of British Columbia, administered the ancient rite of Confirmation to: Grant Bestwick Leigh Foster James Peck James Blakeway William Gould John Price Peter Chapman Thomas Heslop Christopher Punnett Campbell Clark Patrick Lewis John Sloan Lawrence Cochrane Peter Manning Randolph Stagg Robert Collins Derek Paulson We pray that by faithful obedience to the guidance of God ' s Holy Spirit they may value and practice their full membership of the Church unto their lives ' end. -E.W.S. 16

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The Cktwef While the Chapel continues to play its often unacknowledged central part in the life and tenor of the School, its difficulties have not in any way abated this year. Indeed, a more than usually overt opposition to what the Cha- pel stands for has been at work, and a lack of respect for its ministrations has in some quarters sadly diminished its effectiveness. It surely needs to be understood that honest investigation of ideas in search of Truth is a very different mat- ter from a negative and destructive scepticism, and that, between patiently examining religious views and ridiculing unshared convictions, there is a great gulf fixed. There is a widespread fashion these days to make a laughing-stock of everything in the name of humour or satire. But this exhibits all too often an unhealthy iconoclasm, an insensitive disregard for cherished convictions, and a lack of humble reverence which is the first mark of the genuine seeker. And young people surely must learn reverence for all sincere ideas at the same time as they learn to develop their powers of judgment. We hope the Chapel, together with all other departments of the School, would encourage them in this. Some of us went down to Tacoma in February to take part in the Religious Conference at the Annie Wright Seminary. And we also held our own third annual Student Christian Conference here, on the weekend after Easter, when we were privileged to have the Bishop of Kootenay, the Right Reverend W. R. Coleman, as our Missioner. 75

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Masters ' Valdt Mr. John Brierley— As a form master for IX-2, and Junior House Master. John endeared himself to all. A man of many parts - student and sportsman, he has a bright future ahead of him. His modesty and amiability has set a fine example. As he takes his leave to further his education in t he great seats of learn- ing in England our best wishes go with him for the best possible future. Mr. Farrally— Rick has made the circuit - from Shawnigan to Denmark, and back to Shawnigan. Although here for only a year to fill in for Mr. Hyde-Lay, he has done admirable work. Although feigning not to be much interested in rugby successes (the game is the thing) , he was seen to chortle after certain wins of the First XV. Most boys in the school are under the impression that no shoe stores exist in Denmark inasmuch as all Danes at all times walk on their hands . . . great stuff, boy! We all wish him a happy summer in Lethbridge, and success at Exeter. Mr. Kshatriya — From five years University in Bombay, and another five years in U.B.C., it is not an easy transition to be transplanted suddenly into a situation where one is expected to teach Science and Mathematics at the Grade X level. However, Mr. Kshatriya always adopted a friendly attitude towards students and Staff alike, and fitted into the life of the school in a commendable manner. Our best wishes go with him in his new post at Burnaby where his superior talents will find greater scope, teaching at the Grade XIII level; and we shall look forward to seeing him from time to time in the future. Dr. Porter— Dr. Porter has been at the helm of the Science Department for the past five years. During that time he has built up the well-equipped laboratories in both Physics and Chemistry, and laid the foundations for sound scientific reasoning and research among his students. He was fond of fishing, his pipe, good food and ghost stories, but had little time for such trivia as tri-weeklies and com- mon room duties. To both himself and Mrs. Porter go our very best wishes for the future. For their friendly hospitality we are greatly indepted. Mr. Wilden — Mr. Wilden, a true scholar, is now leaving to enter Johns Hopkins where he will study for his doctorate. While at Shawnigan he distinguished him- self in his ability and agility in handling the intracacies of Latin and French, and in his spare time he organized a philosophy club in which matters of great import were freely and openly discussed. He also played prominent roles in drama and debates. To Mr. and Mrs. Wilden and familv we say. May happiness and success be in store for vou in the future.