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

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The Class of ' 76 Photo by D. Rankine. 17

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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

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The Class of ' 76 i M Front row: F. Brumm, H. Kipnes, R. Pearson, S. Larsen, J. Laviolette, D. Johnston, I. Leitch, N. Ware, M. Prioleau, M. Lane, G. Saroka, J. Noble, V. Miecznik. Second row: J. Fruchtman, D. Millar, S. Bryan, T. Marriott, W. Hewitt, K. Reinholdt, B. Stainton, H. Barrett, B. Ferguson, C. Ritchie, B. Brown, B. Pascher. Third row: K. White, G. Simpson, V. Chui, K. Szeto, D. Pink, R. Bachen, T. Donogh, E.W.A. James, B. Rutherford, L. Oslar, R. Hearn, B. Salt. IAN LEITCH There has been no finer Head Boy in the history of Shawnigan than Ian Leitch. Since Grade Eight he has left little doubt as to his talents, in academics, athletics, activities and more importantly in his ability to deal with people. Athletically, his performance is outstanding: captain of rugby, twice Vancouver Island All-Star, and once B.C. All- Star in basketball, winner of the Greenwood Shield for squash three consecutive years, a stalwart of the track and field team, and captain of the tennis team are all credits he can claim. One of the school ' s top students, he was also a fine photographer and a brilliant public speaker. The manner in which this young man has guided the graduating class and the school through the year demonstrates his abilities. He was the prime moving force behind the committees responsible for the Graduation Ball, the dances and the construction of the Grade Twelve Common room. In addition, his part in the organization of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations was quite considerable. The school wishes Ian all the best next year as he moves on to U.B.C. as Shawnigan will be eternally grateful to him. 18