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

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Editorial It was predicted at the outset of the past academic year that 1969-70 would mark the be- ginning of a distinct era for Shawnigan. In retrospect, the events of the year serve to con- firm this opinion. The new administration, led by Mr. Mc- Lachlan as Headmaster, and Mr. McClelland as Assistant Headmaster, in its first full year has returned to Shawnigan the stability necessary for a well-run school. In its efforts to improve education at Shawnigan a number of new ideas and practices were instituted. The tutorial sys- tem, whereby each student meets regularly with a designated member of the staff, has proven to be of both educational and communicational value. The diligence system, enabling hard- working students and honours students to have the option to attend, or not to attend, some classes has also been put into effect this year. The exchange system with Appleby College in Oakville, Ontario, and Ashbury College in Ot- tawa, has proven to be extremely successful. Although the boys were all happy to return to their old school, this did not mean the boys did not enjoy their time spent as exchange students. Early in the fall the completion of the new residences was realized when Groves ' House fin- ally vacated the Main Building and entered its new home. The presence of the three new houses adds a contemporary feeling to the Shawnigan atmosphere and the architecture seems to com- plement that of the older buildings. The Official Opening and Dedication of the new houses was held during the May Open House and was at- tended by both the Lieutenant - Governor of British Columbia and the Bishop of British Co- lumbia. The new houses have added a unique dimension to the Shawnigan setting and seem to signify a progressive future for the school. The visit of His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was another high- light of the year. His inspection, speech, and presentation of Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Me- dallions was a ceremony that will long be re- membered. We are grateful that he was able to visit Shawnigan, and we look forward to per- haps another in the near future. Of course, every year has its problems, this was no exception. The number of boys expelled for using drugs at the school was perhaps the foremost, but I not only see this as a reflection of the times but an example of the Shawnigan standards, which in every case must be met. The honesty and openness with which this sit- uation was handled is a tribute to those men who undoubtedly will uphold the rules. After attending Shawnigan for four years the Shawnigan way of life is all I know. The devotion and strength of purpose of the people that run the school only reflects the strengths upon which Shawnigan is built. Shawnigan is not only a school, not only a home, but for many boys and men, a way of life. Its principles are sound, and the honesty with which they are carried out is indicative of its soundness. It is hard to be acquainted with Shawnigan and neither agree with nor respect its values: I cannot. —P.M. 16

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Prize List General Proficiency Prizes 12 - P K. Maclure 12 - S A. Perm 12 - G M. Oliver 11 -H : P. MacDonald 11 -K T. Lai 11 -M G. Moore 10 - 1 J. Kerr 10 - 2 J. Bahktour 10 - 3 J. Oakley 9 - 1 D. McColl 9-2 G. Leslie 8-1 . M. Maclachlan 8-2 P. Messinger Savage Prizes for English M. Oliver J. Millar D. Trudel General Progress Prizes D. Cuming J. Bahktour P. Messinger Mathematics Prize F. Fung History Prizes K. Maclure M. Reynolds N. Zorkin Physics Prize B. Kuo Chemistry Prize A. Penn The Binkley Biology Prize L. Chung Art Prize R. Carere Music Prize N. Fairbank French Prizes P. Stevenson M. Shinner J. Winslow Junior Academic Shield D. McColl Senior Academic Shield J. Kerr Junior Citizenship Cup H. Hayes H. Hayes B. McDiarmid Senior Citizenship Cup K. Sterling K. Maclure M. Hobson Sportsmanship Cup P. Hetherington Grove ' s All Rounder C. Winslow Inter-House Challenge Shield Copeman ' s Athletic Awards Cricket: Independent School Cricket Cup. Rowing: Seattle Invitational Regatta. B.C. Festival of Sports and Shawnigan Lake Invitational Regatta. Vancouver High Schools Regatta. Track and Field: Independent Schools Cup. Cross Country: Independent Schools Cup. Gymnastics: Independent Schools Cup. Sailing: Independent Schools Cup. Field Hockey: Independent Schools Cup. Departmental Examinations Papers Papers Written Passed Average English Literature 12 15 15 67.9 History 12 25 25 69.1 Georgraphy 12 23 23 61.1 Mathematics 12 38 38 67.7 Biology 12 10 10 73.0 Chemistry 12 13 13 77.1 Physics 12 22 20 67.2 French 12 31 27 59.6 Latin 12 8 8 72.9 Totals 185 179 Average of the Graduating Class 65.7 No. of papers over 80% i.e. 1st Class 29 — 16% of the total written. School Colors Academic: R. Anderson, F. Fung, M. Maclure, A. Penn. Rugby: K. Sterling, R. Carere, E. Williams, J. William- son, E. Bachen, D. DeWitt, P. Hetherington, C. Backman, C. Mills. Rowing: S. Williams, D. Dewitt, K. Hamilton, C. Wins- low, K. Hein, R. Bourne, R. Carere, K. Sterling, I. Monford, T. Harrison, M. Robinson. Cricket: R. Anderson, C. Backman, P. MacDonald, C. Mills, D. Hancock, L. Chung. Cross Country: J. McBean, M. Patterson. Track and Field: J. McBean, P. Hetherington, J. Williamson, P. Gallow, M. Patterson. Squash: J. Hungerford, R. Wade. Tennis: J. Hungerford, R. Anderson. Gymnastics: T. Binkley, R. Bourne. Basketball: P. Hetherington, J. Hungerford. Sailing: C. Janeway, J. MacDonald. Hockey: S. Bailey, J. Gregory, P. Reinholdt, G. Rannie, J. Agassiz, J. Atkins. Stag Club: T. Binkley, G. Davidson, C. Winslow, G. Thomp- son, M. Hobson, B. Bullock. 15

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The Royal Visit His Royal Highness, the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, visited the school on October 27th, 1969 to present the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. It marked the first time a member of the Royal Family had visited the school. «j ' • - ft x. . ■ v ' - ■ W ' f fe 1 1 .. He arrived sharply at 3.30 p.m. and was met by the school dignitaries at the Main Entrance. From there he was escorted by Glen Thompson and Chris Winslow on an inspection of the school. On his way he passed through one of the new residences, took in displays of rowing, sailing, gymnastics and outdoors club, visited the squash courts, the art club, the Video Tape Recording studio, the woodwork shop, the rifle club, and chatted with many students at the various exhibitions. After the inspection he ad- dressed the school and gave a short but witty speech which displayed his knowledge of private school life. He then presented the Duke of Edin- burgh Bronze Medallions to Bill Kuo, Michael Barclay, and Dane Flemming. This was followed by a short tea and then due to a strict schedule he had to leave, but not before speaking with some of the boys and a resounding three cheers by the entire school. The boys were certainly impressed with Prince Philip and I ' m sure he was with the school. — P.M. Salvete Exchange Students: Boyd, B. — Ashbury College. Macdonald, J. — Appelby College. Almerling, A. G. Angus, H. B. Billings, S. E. Boley, E. W. Briggs, J. W. Campbell, G. R. D. Cuming, I. R. Dickey, S. Dotten, C. A. Elworthy, R. B. Fairbank, N. R. Ferguson, K. M. Galaza, R. A. Gregson, G. Haggart, J. A. Hartwig, M. Hay, R. N. Heffelfinger, C. T. Hess, M. J. Hess, W. J. Higgins, H. R. Hoefer, W. E. Hosgood, C. P. Hyde, P. G. Kalugin, G. Kerr, J. F. Kimola, V. J. Kvitzinger, P. Lai, T. Lawley, S. I. Leslie, G. B. Ma, J. Maclver, M. B. McKean, K. C. MacKinnon, D. J. L. MacLachlan, M. L. McQuaid, W. Maguire, M. C. Marlow, J. M. Mengesha, J. M. Messinger, P. H. Moyles, C. Oakley, J. A. R. O ' Mea, R. G. Parnell, G. S. Percival, R. G. Perry, B. M. Perry R. T. Pinton, B. Potts, H. St. John A. Ross, D. W. Sawers, A. C. Severide, D. S. Sewid, H. J. Shaffran, Z. Shattuck, R. W. Stannard, D. H. Stevenson, D. H. Stevenson, J. K. Stewart, W. D. Stockton, J. F. Sucloy, D. K. Tait, R. C. P. Tennison, R. B. Tennison, W. B. Trudel, D. J. Trebett, D. T. Walker, J. S. Webb, P. D. Wilson, R. C. Yung, B. Zorkin, N. R. G. 17