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

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Salvete Mr. L. Bean Before coming to Shawnigan in September, Mr. Lance Bean was head of Modern Languages at Abbotsford Comprehensive School, Hillingdon, England. During the ten years he was there he was director of orchestral activities and from the ninety school musicians he formed a splinter unit in which he was able to concentrate on one of his primary interests in life — the development of jazz. We hope he can do the same at Shawnigan and we wish him all the best. Mr. J.A. Bray Mr. Art Bray comes to Shawnigan from the University of Alberta where he was completing requirements for his Master of Music degree. As head of the School Music Department, he directs the choir, teaches music classes, and plays with the school band. He will also direct the music and conduct the orchestra in the school musical and in addition will coach ice-hockey. We wish him well. Mr. P. Dollan Mr. Phil Dollan was born and educated in Glasgow, Scotland. Upon finishing high school, he worked for four years as a Production Engineer before turning to teaching. He then emigrated to Canada to take up his post here at Shawnigan, where he teaches Industrial Arts, Mathematics, Draughting, and coaches soccer. A top notch soccer player himself, and a Celtic fan, Mr. Dollan ' s other interests include golf and tennis. We wish him the best of luck. 12

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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

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Mr. MA Hobson As a boy at Shawnigan, Mr. Mark Hobson was remembered by most as the artist behind the hilariously funny comic books which surfaced periodically. Now, in his return to the school, he comes to teach Junior Science and coach grass hockey. An avid outdoorsman, and former president of the U.Vic Outdoors Club, Mr. Hobson ' s knowledge of the back trails of the Island will be most useful to the school Outdoor Club. We wish him all the best. Mr. C. Winslow Mr. Chris Winslow is a graduate of Amherst College in Massachusetts, where he was known for his rowing and piano playing. As a boy at Shawnigan, he made quite a name for himself as an actor; now he works as a teacher of English and History. Furthermore, he finds himself involved with rugby, rowing and with the musical and literary activities of the school. Despite his outlandish bow ties, and occasional ' slips of the tongue ' , he has adjusted to the school very well. We wish him the best of luck. Mr. R.L. Grass Mr. Rolf Grass comes to us from the University of Alberta where he combined the teaching of History with work towards his Ph. D. A previous resident of B.C., his background includes the management of marinas and several years in the B.C. Pulp Industry. The connection between his love of the sea and books is tenuous at best, but he hopes to combine these as Librarian, Cross Country coach, and a teacher of Social Studies and Geography at Shawnigan. We wish him luck. Dr. T.W.S. Seeger Dr. Thomas Seeger comes to Shawnigan after teaching for five years at Southern Illinois University. An old boy of University School, he finds his old rival a new friend. He is involved in teaching English, History, and Classics, coaching rugby, badminton, and tennis, and directing Debating and Public Speaking. We wish him all the best in his stay at Shawnigan. 13