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

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R. H. Dennison This year Bob, as a school prefect and head of Copeman ' s House did his usual thorough job. De Boss was a member of the 2nd XV and an assistant coach of the rowing club where he helped bing-bong the junior crews into shape. Known for his immaculate cleaning hab- its in his study, Babba will probably have the time of his life clean- ing up around home next year while he attends UBC. B. J. Dinter Another of the long time members of Shawnigan, Bernie will be missed both in school and in the gardens. Bernie was often the organ- izer behind many of the school ski trips. While at school he played on the 2nd XV and managed to get in a bit of tennis. On the academic side of things Bernie didn ' t let the class down as he performed admir- ably. Next year Bernie is on to UVic. S. B. Donovan Despite the curse (would you believe blessing) of coming to Shawnigan for only one year, Sean very soon became an active mem- ber of the school, having discovered the existence of Straths during the previous summer. He soon found himself in 12C, fullbacking for the 3rd XV, stroking the 3rd VIII, and vegetating with the sailing club. Striking terror into the hearts of the Copeman ' s grommits, K.P. oc- casionally demonstrated his pink-belt judo technique on his fellow seniors (but even this fame didn ' t get him home the day after grad.) After a summer working at the Shawnigan Inn (what ' s the attrac- tion?) Sean plans to row and roll his way through UBC. ». :.: ... .. .. • E. J. Field A great accordion player in the Inter-House Music Festivals, E. J. was one of the more efficient prefects this year. When not count- ing pennies for the Ripley ' s Refugee Fund, John found time to get out with the rowers or bide his time in the library. Although he hails from far south of the border, the call of the north should bring the wetback to UVic in September. D. G. Finlay Copeman ' s House will never be the same with the Buzzard. Aside from raising havoc with Snake or fighting with Pete, Dirty Don also found time to earn school colours playing centre on the 1st XV and jumping backwards over a high jump bar on the track. Cap- tain of basketball and an occasional cricketer, his passing will be marked with sighs of relief from the French department and Cope- man ' s juniors. Don ' s biggest disappointment was being outbidded for Arnie on Slave Day, but the good life at Yakima Valley College should cheer him up next year. 21

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R. A. Bourne Rick will always be remembered as our outstanding athlete as well as a great guy. A member of the 1st XV and track team he won colours in both these sports. An ardent gymnast, Rick also was pres- ident of the V.T.R. club. After pole-vaulting his way through Europe he plans to attend Vancouver City College and from there he hopes to enter a career in broadcasting. We wish him the best of luck. R. M. Carlyle Though never even spending a complete year at Shawnigan, Rob did his best to make up for lost time. When not working Rob would occasionally dabble in tennis and squash and play on the 4th XV. Often, the sounds of a guitar could be heard drifting from his room from behind a closed door. Rob is not sure of his future plans but we wish him the best of luck in what ever he decides on. G. M. Craig Gordie became a School Prefect this year for more reasons than just driving a new GTO and being a good head. Academically, he has always been high in the top form. In sports he played for the 2nd XV and rowed for the 2nd VIII, going on the summer tour to Europe. Cul- turally, he has taken many roles in school dramatic productions, high- lighted by a lead part in this year ' s Trial By Jury . In the field of literature, Gord contributed greatly to this school magazine; and soc- ially, he showed great skill leading various grad reception lines. With this background he should have no trouble maintaining Shawnigan ' s good record at UBC next year. M. R. Dawson Ever since grade 8, Weasel has always managed to make him- self heard in the school in many different forms. As an artist, his sig- nature could be found on many cartoons, posters, and even some ser- ious paintings. As a stage star, he took many parts in school plays and operettas. As a great thinker, he often expounded his plans for a Sum- merhill — Shawnigan in the organized and unorganized philosophy clubs. And as a literary genius, he became editor of the school news- paper and co-editor of last year ' s annual. To recognize these and many other contributions, Mur was invited into the Stag Club in his final year, which will gain him much respect at UBC next year, no doubt. s. E. Deering Steve did his thing this year at school. As well as being presid- ent of the International Cynics Society, Steve was manager and coach boat driver for the rowing club. President of the Film Society. Steve was also a member of the Philosophy Club and the elite Stag Club. A winner of academic school colours he even found time to captain the 3rd XV (they lost once). After the European tour Steve plans to leave Nanaimo and head for UBC. 20

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P. L. Foster Who will ever forget that man from Arizona. A somewhat hefty- forward on the 5th XV, Leigh was famous for his crash diets. A mem- ber of the 1st XI grass hockey team Leigh ' s gentle humour and sar- castic wit made him a welcome member of the Grad class. At the Deek Leigh ' s ticklishness proved fun for all. Next year Leigh plans to attend the U. of Arizona. J. K.Gibson School wouldn ' t be the same without Kels . A founding mem- ber of Lonsdale ' s House, Kelly was notorious for being perpetually late. His peculiar habits certainly kept life at school exciting. His early morning drive last year cost the school a hunky . At 3:00 a.m. Grad morning Kelly was the man gated for trying to get a can of pop from the Ritz, and even though he arrived late for the Deek Kel made up for lost time very quickly (he ' s still wondering how his pants got rip- ped). Next year Kelly plans to go to college somewhere in the East. P. V. Gordon Pete will surely be remembered for years to come as the Shaw- nigan mouthpiece. For when ever anyone was needed to run a raf- fle or M.C. a show, Gordon with pipe or cigar would always be called in. Last year Pete did his best to run the Liberal party ' s campaign but the N.D.P. won anyway, through no fault of Pete ' s. It looks like Pete will be headed for UVic and we wish him the best of luck in the fut- ure. J. T. Haibeck As side-kick and assistant schoolie to Bob Dennison, John was known for his exceeding efficiency. As a junior businessman Arnie proved the laws of supply and demand when he bought himself for a record $41.00 in the prefects ' raffle. To this day nobody can imagine why he bothered to outbid Don Finlay. Next year will probably see John trying to sell the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn bridge, or maybe his grandmother to some poor sucker. M. R. Hall Another ardent Copeman ' s sportsman, Mark was captain of the 1st XV and a member of the 1-8-1 VIII winning colours in both these sports. A wild guy, Stubbie proved at the Deek that they do let tennis-balls into LCB ' s. This summer Mark will tour Europe on the rowing team and after that he plans to attend some place on Vancou- ver Island called UVic. We wish him the best of luck there and hope he returns to civilization some time. 22