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Back Row (L to R) C. Stuart, M. Pinder, A. Varma, J. Hammond, B. Salter. Front Row (L to R) R. Fretwell, Mr. H. Wilkinson, Rev. H. McClelland, I. Hyde- 1. ay. Head Boy ' s Letter Shawnlgan is a very special school in more ways than one, not only because of its isolated location, but also because of its unique way of life. Many of us who have been here over the years and noticed the changes, have more than once remarked, ' You should have seen it last year . . . ' and so on. Changes, however, are a very essential part of Shawnigan, and any other community for that matter. We should regard these changes as a way to make our lives better and happier, thereby making the community a better place for all, better in the sense that the school life runs smoothly, happier in that the spirit of the boys is always at a peak. There are many different types of spirit and pride. At Shawnigan we endeavour to instill some of the more important ones such as self-respect and loyalty. We can take pride and show loyalty to our school in many different ways. Our reputation is one of the best in the province because of the boys themselves. The mannerisms of the U.K. tourists reflect the attitudes at Shawnigan, and the loyalty they bear towards it. Underneath all of this, pride is being developed in three ways which can only work together, hand in hand; Unity, Involvement, and Concern; Unity in our purpose, involvement in all school activities as well as governing the school, and real concern for what goes on around us. These goals having been reached, everything else will fall into place, thereby preserving the uniqueness which is Shawnigan. 16
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The Library The library enjoyed another prosperous year under the capable leadership of Mr. Rolf Grass, the Senior Librarian, who introduced sonne much needed changes in the library system. With the help of Bruno Lindner-Messerschmidt and a crew of hard working librarians, a new sign out system was devised which was much more practical than the previous one. Also, a subject catalogue was constructed so that the task of finding books would be easier and the book shelves were rearranged into a more logical order, by following the Dewey Decimal System more closely. The library was enriched by several hundred new volumes, most of which were generously given donations. The most notable addition was a collection of books given in memory of Miles Ellisen. These books are hoped to be the nucleus of an ever-growing collection which will permanently honour such a great friend of the school. The Chapel There have been two minor changes in the chapel program during this past year. Firstly the morning services were moved to an earlier starting time so that the weekend activities could begin sooner. Secondly, the voluntary evening prayers on Tuesdays and Thursdays were changed in time from before dinner to after prep. As usual, attendance at prayers was good during the first term but tailed off because of the poor weather during the winter months and good weather during the summer. Holy communion has been held every Sunday morning, and a new innovation, which was just started recently, was a communion service as the basis of a regular Saturday morning service. Judging by the atmosphere at these services this has been much appreciated. We have had several visiting preachers in the chapel throughout the year. In the winter term. Reverend R.H. Howson from Cobble Hill spoke to us, as did Reverend E.H.Wallace from West Vancouver, and Reverend R.C. Crawley, the chaplain from our sister school across the lake, Strathcona, in the summer term. Also we are indebted to Mr. Derek Lukin-Johnston, who addressed the school at Founder ' s Day, and gave us an insight as to what it was like at the school in its early years. We are also grateful to the Right Reverend R.J. Pierce, formerly Bishop of Athabasca, who presided over the Annual Confirmation Service. He took the place of the Diocesan Bishop who was indisposed. His address to the school dealt with the exactness and precision needed in life, and tales of his schooldays were enjoyed by all. It was at this service that the following were confirmed; Robert Benmore Michael Choquette Trevor Clare Ian Cruse Ross Gilmour Kirk Hancock James Lewis Peter Martin David Nimmo Duncan Poftenroth David Powell Curtis Puddicombe Norman Stevenson Thomas Trafford Mark Von Schellwitz The choir has had a relatively inactive year, but has sung strongly in the Saturday services, and set a trend of singing an anthem or spiritual in place of one of the hymns each week. Also, the more observant would notice that Mr. Anderson has done some more work on the organ. Finally, the wives of staff must be thanked for kindly arranging the flowers whenever asked to do so. 15
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