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

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ADAM HULBERT From the day his father dropped him off in the fall of 1973, Adam began to leave his mark and laughter at the school. From living in the junior dorm of Groves ' at first, he has moved from floor to floor until he found himself helping out in keeping the grommets under control. Adam was never really academically inclined, but made up for this on the playing fields. He played break on the first XV for two seasons, and received his School Colours in his final year. Adam also participated in the European Tour of 1975, rowing on the JV VIM. He has rowed on the Varsity VIII for two years now, and after receiving his Colours in that sport, looks forward to Henley 1977. Adam could always be counted upon to represent Groves ' House in the various competitions, or to be an enthusiastic supporter. Outdoors and sailing also caught his fancy. These were his reasons for his numerous excursions into the wilderness far and near. Even with all these fun and games, Adam also found time for such activities as Choir, and participating in the productions of The Pirates of Penzance , and Oliver . He was also a big help on the Dance Committee, and helped in the Grad preparations. Throughout Adam ' s four years at Shawnigan, he has made many friends who now wish him luck in the future, as Hulbous heads off singing of pea-soup. CHRISTOPHER HYDE-LAY Christopher Hyde-Lay, alias Kiffy, is a five year veteran of Shawnigan Lake School. He has belonged to Lake ' s House (some say it belonged to him) and he has always held a trying position there. Kiff has also held a beneficial position on the 1st XV during his final year as a scrum half. He plays soccer to a very good standard and also does well on the 1st XI grass hockey team. Academics have been an interesting task for Kiffy, but he handles them well. When not spending time with school work, he takes his usual afternoon walk through the woods. Kiffy is always making someone smile with his charismatic personality. It is one which is difficult to forget. Kiffy has hopes of racing cars after he graduates from his famous white Datsun and will be going on to something of a greater challenge ... a car that works! With all seriousness, Kiffy has had a very successful five years and has had fun doing it. We wish him the best of luck in the future. MARK JOBSON It can be said that Monsieur, although not terribly athletic, always tried. His major contribution at Shawnigan was in the arts. Mark, being a musically minded person, faithfully served in the chapel choir from his first year onward and also sang tenor in the mixed choir. In this theme Mark has entered the Cowichan Music Festival four times in as many years. His other love was drama. Playing in many of the productions at Shawnigan, including the musicals, Mark was a familiar sight on stage and there is no doubt that drama will suffer from his loss. In academics Mark always managed a respectable average and was particularly noted for his enthusiasm in French. Next year Mark plans to return to San Francisco and attend college there. We at Shawnigan wish him the best of luck. 29

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ALEX HARRISON Alex came to Shawnigan partway through Grade 8 and is one of the ten students of the graduating class to have been here for five years. Being a sports enthusiast in all the years he was here, he could be found on the rugby field in the winter, on the water rowing in the spring and up on the track in the summer. Rowing for two years on the First VIII, playing for the First XV for his final year and an evershining star of the track team rightfully earned him his School Colours in all three sports. If he was not doing sports or working on his Spanish in his room, he could be found sailing, typing or maybe over at Strath. We hope Spic has enjoyed laughing his way through five years here at the school and the graduating class of ' 77 wishes him the best of luck for the future. MICHAEL HILL This is Bill ' s fourth and final year at Shawnigan and the end of a very profitable and creditable year. Right from the start of his Grade 9 year, Mike ' s massive size was put to good use in sports. After rowing for two seasons on the Varsity VIII, and participating in two European tours, he earned his School Colours in this sport. Mike also proved himself to be one of the best school-boy props in B.C., and earned his colours for rugby. On the track, Mike ' s size again was used well as he performed successfully in the shot and hammer events. Mike proved himself to be studious and reliable, and gained the position of Head of Lake ' s House through these qualities and his leadership. Bill was not only a great mover in sports, but also was a great mover with the girls. He usually could be relied upon to have a new girl-friend more often than one sees a newspaper but, as of late, seems to have settled down to a girl that has the same last name as the Head-Boy. Whatever situation Hillbilly found himself in, he soon charmed or whined his way out of it with some degree of sincerity. The Grad class wishes him the best of luck next year at McGill. JOHN HOUSE John blended in well to the Shawnigan environment during his first, and unfortunately, his only year at the school. John proved himself to be a natural on the Rugby field. Playing on the 1st XV, John was a powerful and competent second row forward. Besides Rugby, Basketball also seemed to be his middle name, yet even whilst playing as a strong asset to the senior basketball team, John still had time to chase girls. Strong in character, he made friends with everyone and earned himself the title of House Prefect in Groves ' House. Competing in house competitions he earned his house colours in cross-country. In his activities he turned out to be an excellent marksman in the Rifle Club and a superb chef in the Gourmet Club. John plans to expand his knowledge at Langara College next year and we all wish him the best of luck. 28

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DUANEJOHN Duane came to Shawnigan from Alaska two years ago. In these years, he has tackled, physically and mentally, many endeavours, most of which were successful. Duane was a proud member of the Second XV, and made some appearances on the Firsts towards the end of the 1976 season. He was a major driving force behind the Ripley ' s side in the Inter-House competition for this sport. Duane also rowed on the JV VIII for two years, and is touring Europe in the summer of ' 77. Off the fields, Duane was a member of the Ripley ' s food throwing team, and helped fend off the opposing houses with great success. There has been some doubt as to whether or not this was due to his aim or his threats. Duane has participated actively in many other sports and activities in and out of the school. His favourite, he declared, had to be grad. He was a big help at after-grad; while everybody was trying to get some sleep, Duane was wide awake. Shawnigan will miss Duane when he leaves, and, as he says, gets down to some really serious partying . We wish him all the best. BRETT JOHNSON Arriving in his grade 11 year, Brett soon made it clear to all that he was unique . His talent of speaking without saying anything, his love of side-tracking or at least, delaying masters in the pursuit of academics, made him a popular member of the school. In fact, Brett spent as much time on leave as possible (and at times more). Upon returning from these weekend forays his strange cologne was often remarked upon, especially by Mr. Bean. In his final year Brett headed the dance committee and was one of the founders of the Night Before, Two In The Morning Club which only resulted in bloodshot eyes and bags. We will all miss Brett in the time ahead, his good natured nonsense, his bad jokes and his patchwork tuxedo. Brett ' s life-long ambition is to be a PlayGirl Centerfold and to drive off into the eternal sunset in a fire red Maseratti Contache and to any one that knows Brett, neither of these seems too unlikely. Best of luck Brett! CHARLES JOHNSTONE Chuck, as this smiling grad was known, was a new-boy this year, and it was soon apparent to him that he had some catching up to do. He seems to have done so as this slightly diligent character was rarely on the satis or gating lists. Like most other people. Chuck had some very common traits, but also had some strange ones; he wore Hush-puppies, but also wore clogs (sometimes) and had his hair permed. On the rugby field. Chuck was an interesting player to watch to say the least. His enthusiasm was apparent to any one who stopped to watch the Fourth XV as he jumped and howled and yelled and roared his way up and down the field. This tremendous spirit existed in everything he did with the possible exception of getting up in the morning. If only one word could describe Chuck, it would be Chuck! , and the Grad class of ' 77 not only wish him all the best, but thank him for the great aftergrad for which he let us borrow his house. 30