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

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IIKipieu 5 Jk oude : -.. ™- v y - 1 » f f f f f 4 4 rft ' • « • T VJto ? a • ■ ■ i, :■ ' l • i I. Mm Back Row, Left to Right: J. Gregory, J. Godwin, K. Hamilton, P. McFarland, D. Andrews, B. Newson, H. Roenisch, I. Ross, P. Gordon, D. Harper, E. McDonough, M. Trebell, A. Whitehead, E. FieM, I. Noble, G. Collins, N. Winter, W. Woodwark, B. Fait. Middle Row: T. Shepard, N. Comber, D. Motter, S. Hamilton, R. Shaw, J. Lusney, V. Kimola, A. Love, J. Sloan, L. Foster, E. Angus, S. Ruddell, I. Savage, J. Price. Sitting: W. Brown, C. Grauer, B. Connelly, R. Best, C. Traunweiser, P. Richardson, R. S. Angus, Mr. J. S. Grey, P. Roaf, I. Mellor, C. Banks, B. Clark, D. Barlow, D. McDiarmid, S. Rothman. although there was a noticeable lack of pots — on the wall in Ripley ' s this year, the house was surprisingly spirited and successful elsewhere. The year started with two school prefects, C. Angus and Chief Roaf, down in the wing and Paul Richardson and Ian Mellor as house prefects. During the year Chuck Traunweiser, Chris Grauer and W. B. Barlow were appointed house prefects. Striking personalities usually confine themselves to the senior half of the school, but the juniors in the house this year sparkled with character. The fifth dorm spent most of the year trying to convince both prefects and staff that they had a more or less tame baboon sleeping in their dorm. Because of a deftly contrived disguise Harry Roenisch was not recognized in this role until he started to investigate a garbage can during the house party at the end of the year. In the dizzying heights reached by the fourth dorm, Pete Gordon ' s reign was dedicated to asserting his subjects ' positions in the world. Not only was Ian Savage ' s much admired brawn utilized, but also the calculating minds of E. J. Field, Brock Newson and Dennis Andrews. Down in the third dorm Ralph Shaw was often assisted bv Richard Maclure in exterminating Sir, you wanted to see me? 30

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The dorms this year were an amusing mixed batch. It appeared that Don Boolak from Kodiak held a fearful rein over the other new members of the house but was somehow kept in line by Parnell and Mark Lydster. The fourth dorm was quiet and peaceful (innocent?) on the surface but the air was alive with wise-cracks and disguised slashes ... eh Craig? Considerable excitement was caused by Rod Bell-Irving taking up residence in there— in fact so much excitement that his bed wound up on top of the senior toilets. The third dorm seeme d to be always alive with either verbal or physical combat. The verbal from Paul Burke and Tony Wilson with their cynical little snickers and the physical from Rick Eden and Lee Bolman who declared a free-for-all, perpetual battle upon each other until the end of the year. The second dorm guys were always ready for a laugh, in fact they were ready for almost anything— eh Ladner? All I can say is that if those two new prefects hadn ' t been made to keep Blaylock and Winslow from talking after 2:00 a.m. I would have gone crazy. The first dorm was the largest mixture of characters that you will meet anywhere. Bob Cairns always had some crack which was usually returned by Dick Wilmot. Dick and Geoff Corbett were always a great help in the house through organizing things like music, house parties or finks. Talent-wise, Lake ' s was full up this year. Placing second in both inter-house music and debating, all our talent was used. Most of the house turned out for the signing and our thanks go to Mr. Oteman for his time spent in helping us. Bruce Johnson and Chris Bowell on the guitar and Chris Winslow and Lee Bollman on the piano and trumpet respectively, put on an excellent show for Lake ' s. In the operetta, Rod Bell-Irving put on a fine show as the Pirate King and Bruce Johnson and GramfS. Colonel ]. F. Lake. Chris Bowell in the Police also put on amusing per- formances. In The Ascent of F-6, Bob Cairns and Chris Winslow both showed considerable talent on stage. The prefects, Rod Bell-Irving, Tim Morris, Bruce Johnson and later Ian Fairweather and Jim McDiarmid were the best possible that any head of house could ask to work with. With Mr. Anderson at the top and with those prefects, my job was very easy and my sincere thanks go to all of them, especially Mr. Anderson. Another person who deserves a great cheer and a world of thanks is our tireless matron, Mrs. Hewitt. For years now she has coped with boys running to her with their last pair of pants ripped or a crest that must be sewn on right then and there. How she puts up with it is another wonder of the school. I think that the crowning touch for Lake ' s this year was the winning of the inter-house challenge cup for the first time. I realize and I hope that the rest of you do, that to win this cup means complete determination and cooperation, not from a few of you but from all. It also requires spirit and encouragement from those who are not performing for those who are. This year those factors were present in our house and we got results, for this, I thank you all. -T.H.B. 29

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There ' s nothing to it. the oppressive odour with deodorant bombs. On the sidelines Mike Kimola and Lumpy Foster brooded passive resistance. Out into the hall with the second dorm cool, curled Neil Comber combined with a com- rade from below the border, pugnacious Tony Shepard, to give everyone a good laugh. Other members of the dorm such as Chris Grauer and Don McDiarmid became practised cartoonists be- tween explosions of GEAWGH! The senior common room couches will lose a great friend in the shape of dog-eared Benj Clark when he graduates this year along with fellow first dormers Chris Banks— if he ever gets to his exams on time— Brian Connelly, the illustrious star of George Orwell ' s Animal Farm, and Rob Best, his trainer. Ripley ' s made its mark in the athletic world this year despite a noticeable number of non-athletes in the house. The house won the inter-house tennis tournament and the junior rugby, and came second in swimming, basketball and junior cricket. A long standing tradition was broken when Ripley ' s came third instead of last in inter-house cross-country! During the year house colours were awarded to S. Angus, J. Lusney, E. McDonough for track and field; P. Richardson, D. McDiarmid, D. Motter and P. Roaf for rugby; B. Connelly and D. McDiarmid for basketball; D. Harper for circket; J. Sloan for cross-country; and S. Angus, P. Richardson, D. Barlow and C. Grauer for academics. Although Ripley ' s placed fourth in the Music Festi- val, the talents of some of the members of the house cannot be doubted. The performance began with some choral singing by the whole house and was followed by three instrumental solos. J. Sloan gave a good rendition of Pink Panther on the piano, followed by A. White- head on his guitar, and then E. J. Field who played a march on the accordian. Our effort finished with some excellent folk singing by R. Best and I. Mellor. Financially, the house found itself very well off this year. The annual Ripley ' s House Auction was again held this year and met with great success. The record $175 raised by the auction is being used in continuing support of our foster child in South Viet Nam, Nguyen Van Due. To encourage debating in the school a house competition was organized with a generous prize of $100 to go to the winning house. C. Grauer, S. Angus and P. Gordon represented the house sucessfully in the semi-finals, and went on to the finals to win. The prize money was used to purchase much needed common room furniture and some sports outfits in the house colours, bearing the house crest. The house was well represented in both the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta and the school play, The Ascent of F-6 . Chris Grauer distinguished himself in both productions, singing a solo part in the operetta and playing the lead role in the play. Other boys who par- ticipated here were J. Lusney and S. Angus while D. Barlow and S. Rothman directed the stage crew work. To conclude, the whole house would like to thank very much the person responsible for the progressive and enjoyable year that we had. Through his inspira- tion and guidance Mr. Grey fostered a pleasant atmos- phere and happy spirit within the house. Thank you, sir! -R.S.A. 31