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

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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

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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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Ljrove J rwouAe Rack Row, Left to Right: J. Ellis, A. Rose, G. Barratt, T. Armstrong, A. Marler, T. Allen, P. Dickens, S. Williams, G. Bestvvick, T. Bangs, M. Dawson, C. Hetherington, S. Deering. Second Row: R. Arnt, G. Tretheway, J. Housser, P. Spohn, P. Lewis, D. Cantelon, D. Paulson, M. Ellis, M. Bridge, P. Gudewill, T. Steel, S. McKierahan, D. Horton. Sitting: S. Lane, R. Olson, E. Poulsson, E. Berwick, G. Zinkan, Mr. M. A. Nightingale, Mr. J. E. Dickens, S. Hous- ser, B. Colclough, I. McBean, ]. Clark, M. Scott. ; Front: R. Williams, B. Deering, R. Watts, J. McBean, M. Olson, A. Millar. C 7he small house finished another successful school J year, showing, up well in all facets of school activity. Each year Grove ' s House has the least number of boys. This is only an advantage to the house. That we may form a more compact unit that works just a little bit harder and more closely knit within the house and in house competition. Grove ' s House does not usually place first in athletic competitions, but this is not for lack of deter- mined effort, nor does it mean that we always come last. Rather we turn out consistently good, solid runner-up results. Grove ' s House is always able to surprise the other houses into an awareness that we are a tough little house with a great deal of spirit. Spirit is the key factor for Grove ' s, being able to accept losses against greater odds and still fight for a good third place. The essence of Grove ' s spirit is not individual stars but in solid participation by everyone. Right men, I want you all out for today. This is shown in our excellent results in such competitions as the music festival or the collecting of standards in track and field. One area that we seem to be falling off in, is academics. Let ' s get that shield back on our shelf! This year the house was well looked after by two house masters: Mr. Nightingale and Mr. Dickens, ably assisted by Gaither Zinkan, Steve Housser and Beach Colclough as school prefects. Also helping in this line 1 am a servile, feeble slave. 32