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

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M. T. WILTON Born in New Zealand, Mr. Wilton proceed- ed to graduate from the University of Aukland with a Masters Degree and a Diploma of Edu- cation. He came to Shawnigan following a per- iod in Eastern Canada during which he taught at another private school. Although his works within the classroom have been confined to French, Mr. Wilton has been a prime factor in the reformation of the debating society, an activity at which he has spent many hours as- sisting and familiarizing students with the art of debating. In addition he still found time to help coach during the rugby season and to act as a tutor in Copeman ' s House. Unfortunately, Mr. Wilton leaves us after only the one year, but we thank him all the same for his efforts and hope the future brings him success. Valete G. P. HILL Mr. Hill came from the King ' s School in Kent to Shawnigan in 1969, and filled in as Housemaster of Lakes during Mr. Anderson ' s absence. In addition to fulfilling the many dut- ies required by this he has taught English and Geography and still found time to organ- ize chess and a scribbler ' s club. Sportswise he can be remembered for coaching the Junior Colts in rugby, and assisting with cricket, vol- leyball and tennis. He is headed for a House- mastership at St. Georges School in Vancouver next year and plans to embark on a great deal of travel thereafter. His good nature and hum- our will remain in the minds of many and we wish him the best of luck for the future. B. S. GORMAN Mr. Gorman came to Shawnigan via Great Britain, Europe and the Middle East. In the two years he has been with the school, he has become very involved not only in his teaching but many outside the classroom endeavours. A proficient sportsman, he will be appreciated for his instruction in the areas of weight-train- ing, squash and cricket, tasks which he handled masterfully. In addition he served as assistant Housemaster in Groves, and from him advice and counsel were readily given. A native of Australia, he plans to renew contact with the education system there, and will do this as a newlywed. To this we offer our congratula- tions. Of British Columbia, Mr. Gorman has frequently stated he has enjoyed his stay and will never find better fishing. 12

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Salvete I. C. BORROWMAN Born and educated in Scotland, Mr. Bor- rowman is a professional teacher of eighteen years standing who received a Masters degree with honours at the University of Edinburgh in English language and literature. His numer- ous and impressive qualifications have enabled him to teach at many distinguished institutions in both Europe and North America. He has lec- tured and acted as Examiner of English at Cam- bridge and in the Province of Quebec, and in addition has been involved in radio and TV in Eastern Canada. Having joined the staff of the school as head of English, Mr. Borrowman has significantly raised the standard of the debat- ing, and his other interests include travel, lan- guages and chess. Further progress in these areas is assured with his assistance, and we sin- cerely hope his presence is of a lasting nature. R. C. SMITH Mr. Smith was born, raised and educated in Fife, Scotland. He later spent two years as a backroom boy in Scotland Yard while study- in part-time at St. Martin ' s School of Art in London, England. He then graduated with a DA. (Edin.) from Edinburgh College of Art, at Heriot-Wiatt University, and in his graduate year received his Diploma in Education. The following year saw him teach in a variety of pri- vate schools in Scotland, and he came to Shaw- nigan from the provincial public school system. Among his contributions to the school are his leadership of the art club, which included new areas of experimentation such as sculpture. He also helped with the outdoors club and sailing activities. A lover of soccer and darts, Mr. Smith soon became acquainted with ice hockey and is now an ardent Montreal supporter. R. A. HUDSPITH Mr. Hudspith was born in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and received his early education at the mission school there, before moving on to Eng- land for a year. He then came to Canada, grad- uated, and received his B.Sc. in math at Seattle Pacific College, and B.Ed, at the University of Alberta in 1963. He came to Shawnigan from Lake Cowichan Senior Secondary School, and in his first year has displayed a great deal of interest and involvement. As head of the maths department, he has coached under-16 basket- ball, cross country and track and field, as well as Lonsdales House tutor. In fulfilling these tasks, his high standards of discipline and de- termination are always strongly evident and much appreciated. We hope he and his family have found a home here at Shawnigan, and that he will continue in his connection with the school. 11

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J. SANDERSON Mr. Sanderson came to the school in 1969 following an outstanding career as an organist and recitalist in Europe, where he was given considerable acclaim. Before this he had re- ceived a good deal of musical training and ob- viously decided that music would be his life, for he continued his education in this respect following World War II (during which he served with British Naval Intelligence). Upon arrival at Shawnigan, Mr. Sanderson set out to raise the standards of the choir and to generally instill a greater musical element in school life, goals which he felt were of para- mount importance. Amid all this, he even man- aged to teach some French and serve as Cope- man ' s House tutor. Although his ideals of mus- ic within the school may not have been fully realized, the school has undoubtedly flourished musically in his presence. Anyone will attest to that. His industriousness, character, and humour will always be appreciated and he will be sadly missed on the Shawnigan scene. R. I. G. HUGHES After teaching at Highgate School in Lon- don, England, Mr. Hughes came to the West Coast to teach at Shawnigan, and in a short two year span has contributed heavily to the school. In physics he introduced individualised courses for grades eleven and twelve, and as- sumed sole control of the department in his second year, certainly a heavy burden. He was instrumental in creating an Independent Schools soccer tournament, which we won, and also a school ski team. Undoubtedly, his great- est achievement was in the field of drama where he directed and conceived such success- es as Julio Cesar and Sweet and Sour. He also served as staff advisor for the short-lived mag- azine, Symposium, and performed numerous or- atorios and musical functions. He is off to U.B.C. to study philosophy and his extreme ver- satility and devotion will most certainly be missed on the campus. M. V. R. NUTH Mr. Nuth, a native of South Wales, came to Shawnigan in 1969, having previously at- tended Oxford, where he received an Honours Degree in Modern Languages, and teaching in several British schools thereafter. In a short two year span, he has shown a good deal of drive in all his endeavours, whether they be improving school standards in French and Ger- man, or such as in the case of field hockey. Both have benefitted through his contributions, and along with his tutoring and counsel, Mr. Nuth has gained a great deal of respect from the boys, and it is hoped that his return to Great Britain will bring his continued success in these and other respects. 13