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

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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

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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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Valete Mr. K.J. Gillett Mr. Kevin Gillett in his two short years has been a great asset to the school and is probably best remebered by most for his excellent portrayal of Major General Stanley in the Pirates of Penzance 1974. He taught English, Mathematics, and French, helped form the very popular French Conversational Club, and was an assistant Housemaster in Lakes House. In addition, he directed the Drama group and was behind the several fine plays that this group produced. A fine racquets player, Mr. Gillett coached squash and tennis, and was often forced, unceremoniously to clobber those boys who wished to challenge his ranking as the premier player in the school. He also coached rugby and helped out with other sports, mainly gymnastics. Mr. Gillett plans to marry this summer, and then enter the field of Law this coming September at UVic. The school wish him and his fiancee the best of luck in their future endeavours. Mrs. H. Pearson After nine years of faithful and dedicated service as the school nurse, Mrs. Helen Pearson has retired. She and her husband Bolty came to Shawnigan in 1966 from Nelson, where both of them had worked in the hospital. Mrs. Pearson slipped easily into school life and will long be remembered for her hard work and cheerfulness at all hours of the day. She would always lend a sympathetic ear, contribute reqularly to the bake sales and willingly give her time to any activity she was asked to assist. She will never be forgotten by the many who visited her at the surgery, or at her home, where all were made to feel very welcome. When Old Boys stopped by to see her they were treated with great hospitality and affection. It is hard to think of Shawnigan without Mrs. Pearson, yet all good things must come to an end sometime. Mr. and Mrs. Pearson are now living in Victoria and still come to the school regularly, as most welrome visitors. All of us who have known Mrs. Pearson wish ner and her husband all l! - happiness in the world and otfer them our sincere thanks and appreciation, for all that they have done for us. Mr. A.R. McDiarmid In the two years that Mr. Alan McDiarmid has been at Shawnigan he has made a notable contribution to the school. An Assistant Housemaster in Groves House, he taught English to grades ten, eleven, and twelve, and formed the Eclectic Club , a group consisting of the school ' s most prominent philosophers, who would discuss the controversial topics of present and past years. Also he was the Staff Coordinator of the school newsletter, the Literary Magazine, and of this yearbook. In the field of Athletics he coached rugby and was very active in the rowing club, coaching the lightweight crews. Mr. McDiarmid, who married during this past school year, now plans to take the honeymoon with his wife that the rigours of school life would not allow. We hope that he will remain in close contact with the school and we extend our best wishes for future success and happiness to him and his wife in whatever they may choose to do. 14