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

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JIM WITTER J.T. , as he was known, among other less complimentary names, has had a rather checkered career at the school. He was with us for his grade nine year, left in grade ten, and then returned for eleven and twelve at Shawnigan, where he had been sorely missed. Jim was a house prefect in Ripleys, and between him and Sean McMullen, things never got out of hand for long. For some reason, Jim excelled in sports, though we all thought him to be more the scholarly type. He played on the 1st XV for two seasons, and won his school Colours for being such a fine wing. Squash, basketball, sailing, track, swimming all came naturally to J.T. . He was involved in the Outdoors program and all the musicals. Hopefully, he will be able to secure a job next year to keep him occupied and out of trouble; however, the Banks household will not be the same without him. We wish him the best of luck and remind him to keep it hanging, and out of his ear. PHILIP YOUNG P. Young came to Shawnigan in grade nine. Through much hard work, he firmly embedded his name on the Dilligence list. He was a most efficient house prefect in Lakes and an avid sportsman. He propped for the 1st XV for two seasons and was a member of the UK tour party. He also played tennis and badminton. Phil was the first student to take flying lessons, showing his adventurous spirit. One is still not convinced that he was not a Kami-Kazi. Going on to Economics at U.B.C., Phil hopes to follow in his father ' s footsteps, and become a businessman. Good luck Phil, we know you will succeed wherever you go. 28

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KENTHORNE Ken, I mean Kim, no I do mean Ken; well anyway, he was a great member of the grad class. The other half of the illustrious Shorne brothers. Ken was a terrific athlete, playing on and off the 1st XV, touring the UK, displaying a soft touch on the senior Basketball team, and captaining the school Track and Field team to one of its most successful seasons in recent years. He was always willing to lend a hand, whether it be in connection with the Newsletter, grad decorations, or anything else which came his way. Being a fine house prefect in Ripleys House, we will surely miss him next year. Good luck, Kim, I mean Ken. KIMTHORNE Kim came to Shawnigan as a result of winning a Centennial Scholarship. He has remained for the four years, enlightening the school with his dual personality. Whenever found on the games field, he could be expected to turn out a first class performance. He was a very versatile member of the 2nd XV which toured the UK, playing a total of six different positions. He played senior Basketball and was a key man on the Track and Field team, specializing in the throwing events. He was a valuable man in house competitions, and played extremely well in Inter House rugby, basketball, and cross-country for Ripleys. Best of all he will be remembered for his antics at the track meets, where his imitation of South Lithuanian thrower Kim Discuschuck was always most amusing. Next year he is off to UBC. ASHOK VARMA A Centennial Scholar, Ash came to Shawnigan in grade nine from Powell River. In his early years he concentrated on what he did best, namely woodwork and riflery. Later on, he began to play squash and tennis, and through his jumping ability won his school Colours in basketball in grade eleven. Also, he played second row on the 1st XV and was a popular UK tourist, even though not everyone agreed about all the fines he levied. In his final year, Ash became a School Prefect and he led Groves through a tough but exciting year. He was responsible for founding the famous Varlay School of You Name It, a slick organization featuring himself and a certain friend. Turn it around and you had the Layvar School of Tennis. Next year. Ash plans to attend UBC where he will continue his redneck ways . . . just kidding Ashik . . . we ' re buds! MARK WILLIAMS Maaaark , as friends and others called him, attended Shawnigan for two years. Stranded in Canada by his Bangledesh bound parents, Mark slipped into school life easily. His claim to fame was his Burns . He gained recognition by playing on the 2nd XV, participating in the UK tour, and by showing some fancy footwork on the squash court. He was an excellent photographer and his work on the trumpet in the jazz orchestra rivaled that of Al Hirt. Mark even found time for academics, appearing frequently on the Honours Roll, and winning his academic house Colours. In his spare time, Mark could be found in bed or on the tennis courts. His future plans entail a year of work up north, then off to UVic where everything should be Jolly . 27

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