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

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Keith Ferguson Keith or Fergy is another one of those students who have been here for the full five years, and every year he got the same hassles about his father being the Bursar of the school. The present captain of the Rifle Club, Keith is also the best shot in the school. He enjoys squash and has the talent to excel in the sport. Keith plans to attend Malaspina College next year or somehow get into the field of Forestry. He would like to follow his father ' s footsteps and make lots of money. Scott Ferguson Scott, who rightly earned the name Tree as soon as he walked through the main door has been with us for two years. Scott is possessed with a good sense of humour and turns most things into a joke, including academics. Scott was also house captain of swim- ming and participated in most sports. He did, though, excel in basketball. The only things he disliked were being away from his bed, and working. Scott hopes to go to Okanagan College and pick up the few pea-sorting courses he missed at Shawnigan. Norman Geiger Norm Geiger came to us in his Grade Twelve year and although he had a broken leg from a motorcycle accident, we soon found that he was such a good motor- cyclist that it could have been through no fault of his that the accident occurred. Later on Norm also impressed us with not only his theoretical knowledge of mechanics but also electronics. This taken with his other achievements, it seems superfluous to wish him good luck in the future. Christopher Hosgood Chris came to Shawnigan in grade eight, and after three years of Tweety rose to become head of Lonsdale ' s. He played rugby and captained the second XV to a very suc- cessful year. When not on the rugby fields he was captaining the school in squash, playing on the first hockey team or editing the Literary Magazine. Hos was a great houseman who contributed a lot to Lonsdale ' s not only as captain of squash, badminton, and cross-country, but as their lawful leader. We wish Chris well and hope that he will drop in for tea next year. 18

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Gordon Campbell A veteran from the grade eight days, Gord found his pleasure playing second row on the 1st XV and rowing in the 1st IV. He could often be found playing squash or trying his hand at basketball. It was not surprising that he was made Head of House at the beginning of this year, for he showed great promise in grade eleven as last year ' s Juniors well know. In his final year, Gord ' s status showed through; his justice was indisputable and his word law. But his crackling humour was welcome at any time of the day. Hopefully he will do as well wherever he goes as he did at Shawnigan. Richard Chang Richard came to Shawnigan in his grade eleven year. He is a friendly, responsible and hard-working boy from Hong Kong. Whilst only at the school for one year, Rich was ap- pointed as Head of Ripley ' s. Apart from the duties he carries, he is on the diligence list all year with an average of over 70%. He shows his leadership not only as head of house but also in Math. Rich is the school swimming captain and a member of the basketball team. He also plays rugby, soccer, and golf. Next year Rich will be trying his luck at either UVic or UBC. Tristan de Koninck Tristan came to the school in his grade twelve year and immediately set about making an impression in the school. Peewee led the 2nd XV in points scored, and became a strong rival to Mike Voegtlin on the basketball court. When not in the gym, Trist could be found in his room reading Superman comics. From here he will make his way to Royal Roads Military Academy where we wish him the best of luck. I a % ■ Nicholas Fairbank Nicholas was, as most of us are glad to say, totally different from the rowdy expert on everything from Lake ' s House with a similar sounding name. Instead, when Nick wasn ' t busy winning trophies for his piano playing, blowing his horn in the Vancouver Island Sym- phony Orchestra, or even taking on the responsibilities of school organist and choirmaster, he would find time to serve in the church, be a policeman in the Pirates of Penzance (what legs!), or do the duties of a school prefect. All this means is that in addition to being a good student, an excellent prefect, and a future doctor, Nick Fairbank did more than most boys to introduce a spark of not just musical, but artistic culture into the school. 17

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Michael Karram Coffee Bean as he was known to a chosen few, came to Shawnigan in his peaceful final year. Mike ' s pastime was bicycling to Strathcona almost every day. He said that he was just going to visit his sisters but everyone knows that there is some other reason. Apart from enjoying a life a few miles from here, Mike played badminton and soccer. No one will ever forget the day the Boys took on the Masters in soccer, and Mike gave a dazzling display of fancy footwork. Wherever Mike goes he will be remem- bered by his precious Sugar Cane Boy. Cornel Kwan Although Cornel has been at Shawnigan for the past three years, he spent most of them on the telephone and writing letters. Cornel enjoys and does well in sports, and con- siders basketball and track as his main two. It was said that Cornel couldn ' t do work without food in his hand and mouth, which would account for his marks in Economics. His future lies in Business Administration, where he will obviously succeed. Gordon Lai Gordon, who came to us in the fall of 72 from Hong Kong, is a quiet but friendly person. He is keen on Math and is taking a university Calculus course this year. Other interests include riflery, bicycle riding, and fishing for dogfish on cold winter mornings. He also loves to cook various Chinese delicacies. Gord plans to study Mechanical Engineering next year at UVic. Randy Lynch After joining us in grade 11, Randy attempted to institute gum chewing as an ac- tivity. Existing as the other part of the infamous Inseparable Twins of Groves House, he became known for laughing himself to sleep. Along with his triumphs (?) on the rugby and grass hockey fields plus the squash courts, he leads the badminton as captain. Skipping over his disasters, we know that Randy has enjoyed his tenure here at Shawnigan and will surely stitch himself to the outside in a successful manner. 19