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

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Chapel Report As always this year, there have been several people who have contributed to the smooth running of the chapel. The obvious are always those with titles: Crucifer Kevin White, Senior Server Mark de Villaz Jobson and Senior Sacristan Michael Choquette. Those were the boys. The masters whose contributions were essential were Mr. McClelland, whose hard chore it was to see that there was a student to read the lesson and a congregation which was singing in full form. Another man who tried to ensure a high quality of singing was the organist and choirmaster, Mr. Berginck. A third man took a tremendous interest in the chapel this year as he has for many years before this, even though he is rarely mentioned in annual chapel reports. This year he will be mentioned, however, for due to Mr. Anderson ' s years of hard work, Shawnigan can now proudly boast one of the finest organs on the island with almost 1,100 pipes. Mrs. McClelland is long overdue for the credit she deserves in decorating the chapel on important services. Of course, aside from these, there are many more choir members, sacristans, servers and prefects who have helped so much. There have been five major highlights to this year ' s chapel activities. The first was the Christmas service, which was heightened even more by the presence of the Shawnigan Strathcona Mixed Choir. The second highlight was a series of concerts which were presented on a few Wednesday nights in the second term. A third notable event was a short piano recital which was given by an old boy of the school. Dr. Hunter. With songs of both classical and modern forms, this concert was greatly enjoyed by all. The fourth event — an event one is unable to forget — is a day which is unforgettable every year . . . confirmation day. On this day, March 6th, boys from Shawnigan were confirmed by the presiding bishop. Bishop Gartrell. members of this class were: Patrick MacLachlan Warren Smith John Martin Norman Sewid Rod Nicolls Jeff Sutherland Mike Nimmo Malcolm Swann Reigh North Lionel Wild Mark Olesen Paul Yu Gordon Penley Bruce Pitt-Payne The last important event of the year was really two. Firstly, there was the special Diamond Jubilee service on the 5th of June which was attended by a multitude of parents and Old Boys, as well as the school. On the Sunday, a special thanksgiving celebration of Holy Communion was well attended by boys and guests. Thus another well-filled page in the history of the Chapel must be turned over. The Robert Cooke David Davies Mike France Mike Hammond Dean Johnston Mark Johnstone Malcolm Kaye Brian Kratzenberg Seated: B. Pitt-Payne, R. Nicolls, W. Smith, R. North, M. Johnstone, 0. Schaefers, D.G. Johnston, L. Wild. Second row: Bishop Gartrell, M. Jobson, G. Penley, M. Olesen, J. Martin, M. France, M. Hammond, R. Cooke, P. Yu, K. White, Rev. Crowley, Rev. W.H.H. McClelland. Third row: P. MacLachlan, M. Swann, M. Nimmo, M. Kaye, J. Sutherland, B. Kratzenberg, N. Sewid, D. Davies. 5 o O o

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Valete Photos by D. Rankine --■J 2 s «B 1 2J 7 ■■ : r Jh 81 all S3 Although Mrs. Brown ' s stay at the school lasted for only one year, she accomplished much for which Shawnigan should be grateful. She taught English and French at a number of levels as well as serving as Assistant Librarian. Her major contribution to the school must lie in the area of French as she injected new life into the French Con- versation Club and through it encouraged many students in their pursuit of the French language. Shawnigan will not forget her assistance in the musical, but it will be Mrs. Brown ' s attitude towards the students, her willingness to help a boy in need of aid, that will live on past her departure. The French department will suffer from her leaving, but Shawnigan ' s loss will be Manitoba ' s gain as we wish both Mrs. Brown and her husband continued success. Shawnigan is not saying good-bye to Mark Hobson, just see you later. Mr. Hobson is taking a year ' s leave of absence to travel through Africa. His journey will take him through Greece, and southwards into Kenya, Tan- zania and Central Africa. Being a naturalist, this area holds a great fascination for him. Meanwhile the school will miss not having his services as Mark Hobson is a many- talented man. Whether helping to coach rugby, planning outdoors expeditions, taking boys scuba-diving or just giving a science tutorial, Mr. Hobson has always given 100% of himself and a boy in need of advice could find nobody better to turn to. After Mark Hobson has escaped the grasps of man-eating lions and ferocious headhunters in Africa, we look forward to his return to Shawnigan a year from now, as without him the school is missing an important element. 09 O Shawnigan will miss the mustachioed Gaither Zinkan, much more than it realizes. Not only did Mr. Zinkan coach rugby, squash, and rowing during his three year tenure at the school, but he was active in other ways as well. He has, in the past years, taken responsibility for the organization of ski week, in addition to the admini- stration of the Apex group. Along with Mr. Hobson, he has revitalized the outdoors programme to the point where boys are now given the opportunity to make expeditions into the far-flung reaches of Vancouver Island. His teaching expertise will be sorely missed in the junior school. Those boys who knew him well will be sorry at his moving on. He plans to spend some time on his property near Invermere, B.C. and in two or three years time Shawnigan may have the pleasure of welcoming him back. Whatever his future may be, Shawnigan wishes him the best. CA Mervyn Mitchell came to the school only four short years ago and immediately stepped into the position of Housemaster of Lonsdale ' s. In a very short time he had left his mark on the school as the spirit in the House rose and the quality of chemistry at the senior level was greatly increased. After three years as a Housemaster, Dr. Mitchell found the calls of family life too strong and was forced to give up the position. He still continued to apply himself to the school in the areas of chemistry, sailing and navigation and motor mechanics. Probably his greatest single contribution to the school was the manner in which he organized the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations held at the school on the 5th of June. Dr. Mitchell was the mastermind behind the whole day and his expertise was particularly visible in the spectacular hour-long son et lumiere show. This served as a fitting send-off to a man whom Shawnigan will miss for his tireless personality and bubbling enthusiasm. J ■ ISI 8

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The Staff and the School Prefects Front row: Mr. R.A. Hudspith, Mrs. L. Brown, Mr. J.S. Grey, Mr. D. Hyde-Lay, Mr. W.H.H. McClelland, Mr. D. Ferguson, Mr. J. Gotthardt, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger, Mr. L.D. Bean. Back row: Mr. S.A.S. Lane, Mr. C. Winslow, Dr. S.D. Bulman- Fleming, Mr. R. Grass, Mr. M.A. Hobson, Mr. G.L. Anderson, Mr. J.S. Findlay, Mr. G. Zinkan, Dr. M.W. Mitchell, Mr. P. Dollan. Front row: S. Larsen, I. Leitch, The Headmaster, D. Johnston, M. Prioleau. Back row: J. Laviolette, N. Ware, G. Saroka, M. Lane. 10