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

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The Stag 1975-76 Editor S.M. Bryan Staff D. Hayes M.T.R. Prioleau M.P. Lane D.A. Rankine P.T. MacLachlan N.C. Ware R.W. Pearson Staff Advisor Mr. J.S. Findlay The production of an annual such as the STAG is not, by any means, an easy task and can only be accomplished with the co-operation of the whole school. It is unfortunate that this year this co-operation was not as evident on the part of the majority of the school as would have been liked. I do not place the blame entirely on those members of staff, or those boys whose lack of interest caused this publication to suffer. Basically, the fault lies in the system itself. At the moment, the STAG is not a school annual, it is an annual produced for the school by a small number of boys. Shawnigan spends a considerable amount of money on the STAG and at this time this money is not being properly utilised. If this annual is to be of any value at all, there must be a great deal of reconsideration of the present system. Both boys and masters must show some interest and enthusiasm if the project is to be successful. One of the attractions of a well produced annual is the nature and quality of the photography. The school boasts a fine photography club and there are a large number of boys in the school with cameras. Yet the bulk of the photography in this annual was produced by a small group of people and without the assistance of Mr. Lane, Mr. Gotthardt, Don Rankine and Andy James, this STAG would have been of a much lower quality. I feel that I must take this opportunity to air my views in the hope that the presentation of such opinions will aid in the alleviation of these problems in future years. It has seemed at several occasions this year that the staff of this annual and the school were acting at cross-purposes. My one word of advice to the school in regards to this annual is that it reconsiders its position. With the co-operation of the whole school, the STAG could truly achieve its purpose — to be the fitting record of one of the finest educational institutions in Canada. In conclusion, I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Ferguson and the Bursary staff, Mr. Winslow, Mr. Findlay, without whose guidance and enthusiasm none of this would have been possible, and finally and most of all to my staff, especially Neil Ware and Don Rankine. I leave behind the school and this annual in the hope that in the future the STAG may continue to develop towards its goal. S.M. Bryan 15

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Head Boy ' s Address in the Chapel Closing Day Quite frankly I do not know what to say. I cannot think of a more difficult task than trying to sum up five of the best years of one ' s life into a few short minutes. Today, I and the rest of the class of ' 76 are on the verge of graduation. For many of us it will be the termination of a five-year career at Shawnigan, and for others it means the end of four or three or perhaps just one year. Whatever the case, we have all been subject to the influence of what we have come to respect as a very fine school. Although some people might consider it a crime, at this stage a few of the graduating class will not have appreciated what Shawnigan has done for us, and probably will not for some time. Nevertheless, I think that each and every one of us feels indebted to the many people who have been responsible for our development, both with respect to mental and physical wellbeing and character. Personally I feel as though I owe thanks to everyone Photo by S.A.S. Lane who plays a part in Shawnigan Lake School. I would, however, like to extend my appreciation to a few in- dividuals in particular. I would like to thank Mr. Anderson, my Housemaster, for his fatherlike guidance for the past five years; Mr. Hyde- Lay whom I respect not only as a versatile sports coach, but simply as a man for whom the English language does not have enough words fit for describing; Mr. McClelland whose position I, as Head Boy, have come to respect very much; and Mr. Grey who, to put it bluntly, is the life of Shawnigan. But finally, I am most indebted to the man responsible for my attending Shawnigan in the first place — Mr. MacLachlan — to whom I am most grateful. I do not want to philosophize or sound as if I am attempting to dictate the facts of school life, but I would like to offer a few words of advice to the graduates and those who are returning next year. I would remind the graduates that as much as we would like to pretend otherwise, we are not yet grown up. As you have probably been told, and undoubtedly will be told time and time again in the future, we have merely finished another stage in our lives. As far as belonging to the Shawnigan Society, we will soon be transformed from students to Old Boys. I sincerely hope that you will continue to serve Shawnigan in that capacity, just as you have here in your careers as students. To those boys returning next year, I would like to remind them of their obligations to this school as students. Through six decades of trial and error, it is now up to you to strengthen the foundations on which Shawnigan stands. The statement that the school makes you is perhaps true, but the converse that You make the school is equally true. Remember that Shawnigan is a school designed for its students. Without , you it would be nothing more than a collection of buildings. I would like to quote a letter of application written by a boy going into Grade 8. In concluding his letter he states, I realize that it would be a privilege to attend Shawnigan Lake School, and I am willing to put forward my best effort for the School and for my own develop- ment. If each one of you could state likewise and, furthermore, live up to such a promise upon graduation, you will be able to look back and say that you had done your best for the school and surprisingly enough you would probably find that it had done its best for you. In closing, I would like to thank, on behalf of the Grad class, the school for making its opportunities available to us. I feel as if I have benefited from them and I feel assured that in one way or another the remainder of the class have also. I. Leitch 14

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g atmtigatt Hafep Srljnnl telephone: SHAWNIGAN LAKE, B.C. 604 743-3516 VOR 2WO June 1976 This year Shawnigan is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee, which marks the anniversary of sixty prosperous years. These years have been characterized by growth and change, but pri- marily by a sound tradition which has developed. Shawnigan has always been a first class educational institution and at present is probably one of the front runners in Canadian education. The opportunities offered here are limitless, but they remain only as opportunities unless the in- dividual appreciates and takes advantage of what the School has to offer. The students must not forget that Shawnigan is devoted to the education of those who are attending. Whether this refers to academics, athle tics or activities is not of signi- ficant importance. The fact is, that if a boy adapts to the School ' s structure he will not only be doing justice to himself; he will be exhibiting the fact that he understands Shawnigan. There will always be the scrim-shankers . They are the selfish ones who are not willing to take advantage of what the School has to offer. They have built for themselves an un- repayable debt, a debt to those, who, in the past, have strived for the betterment of Shawnigan, and to those, who, at present, make the School function. The only solution to such a detrimen- tal influence is if the students create an atmosphere of 100% involvement. If such participation is achieved then every stu- dent will become aware of the real Shawnigan. Each boy would then have fulfilled his duty to himself and also his obligation to the School. Before closing I would personally like to thank Shawnigan for giving me the opportunity to spend five years under its influence. There are four individuals to whom I would like to express particular thanks for what they have done both with respect to myself, but moreover with regard to the Shawnigan tradition. Mr. Anderson, my housemaster, who has made Lake ' s House indisputably number one in my mind. Mr. McClel- land whose position I, in my capacity of Head Boy, have come to respect very much; Mr. Hyde-Lay whose nature has had an influence on us all and finally Mr. Grey, whose efforts have doubled the opportunities which are available here at Shawnigan. In closing, I would like to remind the students at Shawnigan of their position within the School ' s structure. It is designed for your education - without you it is merely a collection of buildings. Shawnigan Lake School is what you make it to be, so I ask you all to ensure that its future years are a credit to its past sixty. Ian Leitch Head Boy 16