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

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Back Row (L to R) Mr. D. Hyde-Lay, Mr. S. Nail, Dr. T. Seeger, Mr. C. Winslow, Mr. S. Lane, Mr. L. Bean, Mr. R. Grass, Mr. M. Hobson, Mr. G. Zinkan. Front Row (L to R) Mr. K. Gillett, Mr. A. McDiarmid, Mr. R. Hudspith, Mr. D. Ferguson, Mr. H. Wilkinson, Rev. H. McClelland, Mr. J. Gotthardt, Mr. G. Anderson, Mr. J. Grey, Mr. P. Dollan. Deputy Chairman ' s Comments In April the Governors announced a major change in the management of the School. The Headmaster ' s job was to be divided into two parts; one concerned with the long-range development of the School and the other with managing current operations. I was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors to fill the first function and Rev. W.H.H. McClelland was promoted from Assistant Headmaster to Headmaster to fill the second. The change was made on April 16th. Since the new organization is unusual, if not unique, in independent schools, some explanation is necessary. As previously constituted, the Headmaster ' s job was impossible to do properly. To be effective he had to spend most of his time at the School providing continuing leadership, exercising direction and being constantly in touch with staff and boys. In addition, however, he had to represent the School, acting as its chief spokesman, meeting parents, developing support, finding new staff, and working with the Governors to plot the School ' s future course. Because we draw our boys, our staff and our financial support from the whole of western North America - and sometimes beyond - a great deal of travel, and lengthy absences were requiied. Clearly, the two functions were not compatible either in terms of time or talent. 10

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Contents The School Editorial 10 Salvete 12 Valete 14 Chapel 15 Head Boys Letter 1 § Graduation Class 18 The Houses Copemans 30 Groves 32 Lakes 34 Lonsdales 36 Ripleys 38 Inter-House Competitions 40 Sports Fall Term 44 Winter Term 52 Summer Term 56 Activities H.M.S. Pinafore 62 Activities 64 Literature 74

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During my three years as Headmaster the problem had been partially solved by having Mr. McClelland take on most of the day-to-day responsibilities of running the School as Assistant Headmaster. This device worked quite well, especially during my many absences, but there was always some ambiguity and confusion of function which increased when we were both on the scene. Besides, it seemed to me unfair that the man who was really the driving force in keeping the School working properly should not have formal recognition and status commensurate with the really excellent leadership and direction he has given to the School. There is one other reason. I came here three years ago without any of the qualifications or experience usually demanded of a Headmaster. That was acceptable then because the School had certain problems which threatened its life and for which my background and training had prepared me. Those problems are now solved and there is no longer any excuse for having someone like me as Headmaster. Because those same problems could again arise, however, I am to keep overall control of the School as Deputy Chairman. But Mr. McClelland will be the one who deals with staff, boys and parents. As Headmaster, he runs the School. Finally, let me say how grateful I am for the really wonderful support you have all given me during those three years. The staff, particularly, but also boys, old boys, governors and parents have worked effectively and cheerfully to help bring Shawnigan back to where it has belonged for over half a century; - at the top! Chief amongst these is Horace McClelland without whom neither the School nor I could have survived the crisis. I know you all join me in wishing him the very best of success in a role for which he is so well suited. H.C.Wilkinson 11