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

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Table of Contents SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL Board of Governors 7 Dedication 8 Salvete 11 Valete 12 School Staff 13 School Office Holders 14 DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATIONS 15 PRIZE LIST 15 EDITORIAL 15 CHAPEL 17 TRIBUTE 19 GRAD CLASS 21 Head Boy ' s Letter 30 THE HOUSES Lake ' s 33 Ripley ' s 35 Groves ' 37 Copeman ' s 39 Hill House 41 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Oliver! 43 Wild Duck 44 Easter Concert 44 Inter-House Music Festival 45 Students ' Council 45 Achievement Period 45 The Model U.N. Assembly 46 Computor Society 47 Philosophy Club 47 Sailing 48 Skiing 48 Dances 48 HOBBIES Outdoor Club 49 School Band 49 Photo Club 49 Library 50 Art Club 50 Film Society 50 Stage 51 Shop 51 Rifle Club 51 Life Saving 52 Scouts 52 STANTI ' S GARDEN 53 SPORTS First XV 55 Second XV 57 Colts XV 58 Basketball 59 Squash 60 Cross-Country 61 Gymnastics 62 Tennis Notes 62 Rowing 63 Cricket 65 Track and Field 66 Grass Hockey 68 Inter-House 70 LITERARY Reflections 72 My Hand 73 Two In One 74 The Snake 75 In My Sixth Storey Room 76 The Drunk 76 The Patriot 76 Today and Tomorrow 77 Rain 77 Strange Fruit 78 CLASS OF ' 68 RESIDENCES 80 K)

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Dedication We are most honoured to dedicate this year ' s maga- zine to a man whose long and dedicated connection with the school goes back forty-six years to 1922. Mr. Myles Ellissen, born in London, England, edu- cated at Malvern College and winner of the Military Cross at the Battle of the Somme came to the school under its late founder C. W. Lonsdale. As a form master he taught all subjects, coached cricket and took charge of all blast- ing operations on the trunks of the trees being cut down to make what are today our present playing fields. After the fire of December 1926 the present main building was constructed and Lake ' s House was founded with Mr. Ellissen as Housemaster and Bursar. During this time the Chapel, Copeman ' s House, and the old Classroom Block were built and the enrolment rose to two hundred five. After a Headmastership at Strathcona School for boys in Calgary he went back into the Canadian Army as the Company Commander of a Basic Training Centre in Camros Alberta with the rank of Major. Then in 1961, Mr. Ellissen came back to what ob- viously has always been his first love: Shawnigan Lake School. He came as Bursar and as such he has reached a great service to us all with an understanding and devo- tion the like of which one seldom if ever meets. Outside the Bursary he took part in all he had time for — he sang in the choruses of several Gilbert and Sullivans, played on the stage in several staff sketches, umpired cricket matches, looked after the publication of the annual magazine and so on. He has now retired and although he will continue his strong and invaluable connection with the school as a Governor, the immediate Shawnigan scene will always be poorer by his absence. No longer will we have with us one of that old breed of whom everybody is terrified, but whom everybody loves. On his retirement he and Mrs. Ellissen are embarking on a world tour. We shall miss them very much indeed but we wish them an exciting and happy trip and a very joyous retirement. Dedication In grateful acknowledgement of his contribution to Shawnigan Lake School the editors dedicate this year ' s Annual to M. A. Ellissen, M.C.

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SALVETE R. Arthurs Mr. Bob Arthurs was born in Toronto in 1945. He attended Upper Canada College until 1963 when he left for Mount Allison University in New Brunswick. Being a Biologist, Mr. Arthurs plans to do further research in this field. As well as driving sports cars, Bob ' s other interests are Tropical Fish, Light Music and girls. At present he is teaching Biology at St. George ' s. Although Mr. Joyce tells us that he could not understand English conversation we are sure he will have every success in the future. P. Bingley Mr. Bingley was born in Kuala Lumpur, Malasia and was educated in Northamptonshire, England. He con- tinued his studies at Selwyn College, Cambridge where he majored in Spanish and French. Besides studies he was active in both rugby and rowing. During the year here at school Mr. Bingley has contributed greatly in rugby, rowing and scouts. And most notable of all, as assistant housemaster of Groves House. We wish him the very best in the future. D. Joyce P. Kearns Mr. Joyce was born in London and attended prep school at Ardingly College. He obtained his honours degree in Modern Languages at Trinity College, Cam- bridge, where he was active in soccer and cricket. Here at Shawnigan he has been active in the school band and produced the Wild Duck, an excellent production done in a remarkably short time. As well as being a proficient French teacher, Mr. Joyce is a cellist and guitarist of great repute. He plans to be a hippie in San Francisco or a bum in Santa-Fe. We hope he will spend a few years at Shawnigan first. Mr. Kearns was born in Somerset, England and educated at Markton Combe School where he was active in rugby and rowing. On graduation he went to Wadham College, Oxford and was there appointed Captain of Boats. Two years of National Service were then spent in Royal Engineers after which he began his career at Taunton School, England. In his thirteen years there he taught Chemistry, Biology and was Assistant Housema- ter and Housemaster. Following a successful visit to Canada in 1965, he was prompted to accept the job at Shawnigan which he now holds. His interests are fishing, music, in which he admirably plays the bassoon, golf, sailing, and shooting. We wish him the best in his career at Shawnigan which we hope would be happy and reward- ing. 11