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

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1978 volume:

ffi ofcys on. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL 1977-78 THE HORACE McCLELLAND EDITION Photo by I. Gillis The 197 7 - 78 edition of the Stag is dedicated to The Rev. Canon W.H.H. McClelland, M.B.E., M.A. Chaplain 1967 - Assistant Headmaster 1968 - 71 and 1972 - 75 Acting Headmaster 1971-72 7th. Headmaster of 1975-78 Shawnigan Lake School 1 DEDICATION The Rev. Canon William Hamilton Horace McClelland M.B.E., M.A. Not many men would or could have served the school more willingly or more loyally than Horace McClelland. The years between his arrival on staff in 1967 and the present have been some of the most eventful and difficult in Shawnigan ' s history. For Horace they have been years in which he has been called upon to fill many administrative roles: throughout as Chaplain; on two occasions as Assistant Headmaster; as Acting Headmaster and, finally, as the 7th Headmaster when Hugh Wilkinson relinquished that position in 1975. To all these he has brought energy and dedication. Indeed the McClelland Wilkinson years have witnessed important additions - among them the new tennis courts - and renovations to our older buildings. Moreover, today, the school has the largest enrolment in its history. Born in County Armagh, Horace McClelland was educated at The King ' s Hospital and Trinity College, Dublin. Always keen on sport, he played cricket for Trinity and rugby, his favourite game, for Palmerston while holding the curacy of St. Anne ' s and Christchurch, Leeson Park. In 1951 he joined the Royal Army Chaplains Department of the British Army and served in Cyprus, Hong Kong and North Africa with many regiments including the Gurkhas, the Commandos, the 17th 21st Lancers and the Parachute Regiment, rising to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He took part in the 1956 operations against Egypt and, in 1961, the Queen created him a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. It was, in fact, through an army friend, Colonel John Lake, a former Head of School, that Horace McClelland first found his way to Shawnigan. In dedicating this edition to Horace McClelland the editors of the Stag would also like to pay tribute to Sheila McClelland and to express our gratitude for her hospitality, help, interest and support which she too has so wholeheartedly given the school. To both we wish many more years of happy and rewarding association with Shawnigan. DARRELLJOHN FARRANT HEADMASTER ELECT THE ADDRESS OF THE HEADMASTER ELECT TO THE OLD BOYS ' DINNER FRIDAY - MARCH 30th., 1978 I have had the pleasure of speaking at various dinners, but this is the first time that I have been invited at a distance of 6,000 miles. I arrived in Vancouver yesterday and so perhaps am still suffering to some extent from the effects of jet-lag, but am none the less delighted that this function fitted so exactly into my present schedule. I have particularly wanted to meet a large number of Old Boys during my visit and this is an ideal opportunity. My first visit to Canada was last August at the invitation of the Search Committee, and I would like to compliment the Board of Governors for the thorough and thoughtful way in which they prepared the candidates for the responsibility which one of them would be asked to assume. I think some detail of their approach would be of interest. The Deputy Chairman came to visit my wife and myself at our home in Edinburgh last July and spent the whole day in our company, having a chance to see us in our own environment, accompanied by our two children and surrounded by the colleagues and pupils with whom I was working. This gave Hugh Wilkinson a chance to see how similar to Shawnigan Merchiston is, and to know that my experience would be relevant to the new post, and this also enabled me to find out a great deal of information about Canadian education in general and Shaw- nigan in particular. Shawnigan was a school which I knew by reputation, especially for its sports tours in Great Britain with rugby and athletics teams as well as by its many distinguished appearances at the Royal Regatta at Henley. The next phase was an invitation to Shawnigan in August, and again a thoughtful and essential feature was that this was also extended to my wife. The decision to uproot all one ' s connections with a native country and settle in a new land is one of the biggest of one ' s life and I could never have made it without the advice and support of my wife. I was deeply honoured to be offered the appointment by the Search Committee and I well remember a vital and thoughtful afternoon in Vancouver when we jointly agreed that we should be delighted to accept. In taking the position at Shawnigan I am aware of how much I have to learn and how much assistance I shall need. Canada is a country that as yet I know little about but here again, as part of their thoughtful approach, the Governors arranged an extensive tour of the province for us last summer which enabled us to gain first-hand experience of some of the areas the boys come from and to meet a number of people closely connected with the work of the school. The hospitality of these kind people - Governors, parents, Old Boys and general well-wishers - was absolutely regal. We were de lighted with the warmth and sincerity of the Canadian personality and most heartened by the obvious surge of goodwill for the school. We had two spells in Vancouver and memorable visits to the Cariboo and the Okanagan, flying from Vancouver to Quesnel and then driving from there to Kelowna and so back to Vancouver, and thus in a short space of time we managed a remarkably full acquaintance with the province of B.C. m:mmm ■■■■■: ■ ' . ' . :: ■■ I iffP Photo by S. Lane I have mentioned that my first impression suggests that Shawnigan is similar to the three independent schools in which I have taught in Britain. This is obviously an advantage to me, but no doubt that individual quality which all schools possess will become more apparent to me, especially in these next two weeks which I intend to spend living on the campus, becoming familiar with Shawnigan ' s distinctive ethos. Another advantage is that I recognize an instinctive warmheartedness between the Canadian and the Briton. To us in Britain the concept of the Commonwealth is still a very real one and its development in recent decades has been almost entirely admirable. Nations, large and small, have strengthened and matured into a full and independent existence, yet have retained a tenuous connection with Britain that means we speak each other ' s language, understand each other ' s culture, humour and aspirations, and treat each other as cousins rather than strangers. The warmth of your reception this evening would confirm this feeling and it is an admirable spirit on which to build the necessary harmony of a complex society like the school. I mentioned earlier that I should need much assistance in this new responsibility, and one vital area of this assistance must come from the Old Boys. You are the school ' s finished products - By their fruits ye shall know them - and by your success, and much more by your integrity, will people come to recognize the value of an education at Shawnigan. In Britain everyone is aware of the famous public schools as we call them, even if they have not had the remotest connection with one, but in Canada the independent schools are not a part of the nation ' s consciousness and here one has constantly to bring the merits of a particular school to the public attention. In this respect former pupils can contribute enormously, not only by being in themselves a living example of Shawnigan but, more practically, by making a definite effort to recommend the school to people who might be interested to send their sons to us and, furthermore, by keeping us informed at the school of any contacts you have made so that we may follow them up. In conclusion, I thank you most sincerely for the honour you have done me in making me your principal guest this evening. I am delighted to have been able to accept your invitation so that I can further my acquaintance with this important area of the school, and I am much looking forward to the remainder of this evening and to the fortnight that lies ahead. Darrell J. Farrant In Memory Of KATHARINE GERTRUDE FLETCHER BRADEN 1916 - 1978 Former Student and Teacher of Strathcona Lodge School Friend of Shawnigan Lake School Sister of H.J. Lake, J. F. Lake R.L. Lake and L.C. Lake The Board of Governors 1977-78 DONALD McL. ANDERSON, B.Com., F.C.A., Vancouver (Chairman of the Board) HUGH C. WILKINSON, B.Com., M.B.A., M.Sc, P.Eng., Victoria (Deputy Chairman) DR. PETER BANKS, M.D., D.Sc, F.R.C.P., F.R.C.P.(C), Victoria RICHARD B. BIRD, LL.B., Duncan (Solicitor of the Board) MRS. JOHN A. BOURNE, Vancouver H. BRASSO, B.Com., West Vancouver ROBERT J. COOPER, Prince George KEMBLE GREENWOOD, M.B., B.S., F.R.C.P.(Ed.), F.R.C.P.(C) Victoria MRS. DONALD A. HAYES, Duncan MRS. L. HEMSWORTH, Vancouver J.W. HORN,Nanaimo JOSEPH R.JAMES, B.A., Seattle, Washington DOUGLAS I.JOHNSTON, Vancouver (Vice-Chairman) G. PETER KAYE, C.A., Vancouver JOHN A. KAYE, B.Com., C.A., Victoria R.B. LAST, Prince Rupert M.J.R. LEITCH, B.A., D.D.S., Kelowna S.T. LEONG, M.B., B.S., D.O.M.S., D.O., F.R.C.S., Lethbridge R. BRIAN McDANIEL, B.A., LL.B., Duncan BRIAN McGAVIN, B.Com., LL.B., Vancouver IAN E. McPHERSON, D.F.C., B.A., LL.B., LL.M. Place Ville Marie WILLIAM S. McQUAID, Vancouver J.L. NIMMO, M.B., B.S., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., Nanaimo PETER H. POCKLINGTON, Edmonton H. FROST PRIOLEAU, Piedmont, California H. RUSSEL QUINN, B.A., Vancouver W. RICHARDS, Calgary HADDON N. SALT, San Rafael, California A.J. THIESSEN, Parksville MRS. E. ALAN TRETHEWEY, Vancouver The Staff, 1977-78 The Headmaster and Chaplain The Rev. W.H.H. McClelland, M.B.E., M.A. (Trinity College, Dublin) The Deputy Headmaster and Director of Admissions Derek W. Hyde-Lay, E.T.S. (Switzerland), P.T.I. The Registrar Jens Gotthardt, B.Sc. (Carleton), M.S. (Wisconsin) The Housemasters Lake ' s House Graham L. Anderson, B.A. (Brit. Col.) Ripley ' s House Joseph S. Grey, Cert. Ed. (Durham), Groves ' House Ronald A. Hudspith, B.S. (Seattle Pac), B.Ed. (Alberta) Copeman ' s House Thomas W.S. Seeger, B.A., M.A. (Wyoming), Ph.D. (S.I.U.) Lonsdale ' s House Lance D. Bean, Teacher ' s Diploma (London) Raymond Carr Stephen E. Cox, B.Sc. (UVic), James S. Findlay, M.A. (Aberdeen), Rolf L. Grass, B.A. (Hons.) (S.F.U.), M.A. (Alberta ) Mark R. Hall, B.P.E. (Brit. Col.), Mark A. Hobson, B.Sc. (UVic) Stephen A.S. Lane, B.Sc. (UVic) Douglas K. Nicholls, B.Ed. (Alberta), Mrs. S. Alisen Reeve, B.Ed., (UVic), Richard S. Reeve, B.Sc, (UVic), Ph.D. (Queen ' s) Mrs. K. Sartini, A.R.C.M. Richard P. Smith, M.A., Dip. Ed. (Edinburgh), Christopher Winslow, A.B. (Amherst) The General Staff D.M. Ferguson Bursar Norman Middleton, D.C.M. Assistant to the Bursar Mrs. G. Patriquin Assistant to the Bursar Miss M. Clunas Headmaster ' s Secretary Mrs. G.L. Gillard Manager, School Commissariat Mrs. D.R. Frowd Secretary Miss L. Crothers Secretary Norman Magee Caterer Terry Roberts Maintenance Supervisor R. Hollings Maintenance J. Wilbur Maintenance Leif Johnsen Gardens Medical Dr. W.D. McCauley, B.A., M.D. School Doctor Mrs. D.W. Hyde-Lay, R.N. Head Nurse Mrs. M.R. Hall, R.N. Relief Nurse Joining our staff this year we welcome MR. BEN BLOXHAM Ben Bloxham has joined our staff in the capacity of a part time librarian. Born in the Midlands of England he survived the destruction of his home during a bombing raid in the Second World War together with all the perils and dangers of the sea. After training aboard H.M.S. Worcester he entered the merchant navy and served seven years on the Australia and New Zealand run. During this time he also survived one mutiny and one mid-ocean sinking. In spite of this he claims that he has only fallen overboard once - from an eight foot dinghy in Shawnigan Lake! He has worked hard as a taxi driver, salesman, clerk, labourer, night porter but never, he says, so hard as he has since becoming librarian. Photo by G.L. Anderson Photo by I. Gillis MR. RAY CARR The second headmaster, Mr. Peter Kaye, found Ray Carr and brought him to Shawnigan in 1954 to head and develop woodwork and metal-work in our hobbies building. In this area he has been, and is, astonishingly successful and it was not long before Shawnigan boys were entering their work in regional exhibitions. When the new mathematics made its appearance in B.C. schools Shawnigan was among the first to train its teachers in this field and Ray Carr was among the first of our teachers to avail himself of this training. He taught mathematics at Shawnigan until his departure for Strathcona Lodge School in 1964. There he continued to teach for thirteen years while holding the position of Registrar. He returned to Shawnigan this year to his old position in the Hobby Shop and the school is particularly happy to welcome him back, confident in the knowledge that industrial arts will soon regain its former standard of excellence. In the small amount of free time available to him, Ray Carr, who recently became a pilot, is using the woodwork shop to construct his own aircraft. Photo by I. G ill is MRS. KENNETH SARTINI Sheila Sartini is the wife of Ken Sartini who taught at Shawnigan from 1972 - 1974. She. has joined our staff this year as a part time music teacher having taught that subject at Strathcona Lodge School for five years. Originally from England, Sheila taught English and Music in London for five years before coming to Canada with her husband whose home was in South Africa. Joining our staff in the year of an operetta was no easy task since for Sheila this meant bearing a major part of the musical direction and accompaniment in the production of the Mikado not to mention her regular music classes, the t raining of the chapel choir and organist for our school services. All this has been her lot on top of a full time course of studies at the University of Victoria leading to a degree in music. MR. R.P. SMITH Born in Hinckley in Leicestershire, England, Dick Smith was educated in Lyme Regis and at the University of Edinburgh where he took an honours M.A. and acquired a Diploma in Education at the same time. After a year at the University of Grenoble in France he came to Canada where he has taught for seven years chiefly in the public school system in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His interests centre on several sports, on reading and a thirst for travel. His field at Shawnigan is French. Photo by I. Gillis 10 THE STAFF Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. R.P. Smith, Mr. M.R. Hall, Mr. S.E. Cox, Mr. R.L. Grass, Dr. R.S. Reeve, Mr. D.K. Nicholls, Mr. S.A.S. Lane, Mr. M.A. Hobson, Mr. R. Carr, Mr. J.S. Findlay. Seated: (L. to R.) Mr. C. Winslow, Mr. L.D. Bean, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger, Mr. G.L. Anderson, Mr. D.W. Hyde-Lay, The Rev. Canon W.H.H. McClelland - Headmaster, Mr. D.M. Ferguson, Mr. J. Gotthardt, Mr. J.S. Grey, Mr. R.A. Hudspith, Mrs. S.A. Reeve. ■ ' ■ ' .:■■ y ■■,:.: ■ SCHOOL PREFECTS Standing: (L. to R.) Shannon McMullen, Calvin Offereins, Pat Halls. Seated: (L. to R.) Frost Prioleau, Peter Olesen, The Rev. Canon W.H.H. McClelland - Headmaster, Richard Jacobs, Andrew Balshaw. 11 Scholarships J.S. Barekman T.A. Dewhurst T. Ellner T.G. Fairbank J.S. Forstrom M.A. Kaye G.B. Last P.N. Linden P.T. MacLachlan I.N. Malcolm D.E. Marjoribanks M.C. Nimmo P.R. Olesen O.W. Schaefers J.D. Sutherland M.D. Swann G.E. Thompson M.S. Thorne D.C. Tranter P.V. Wilkinson GAMES CAPTAINS Badminton P.S. Halls Basketball R.A. Jacobs Cross Country M.S. Thorne Cycling M.A. Barlow Field Hockey S.P. McMullen Golf D.A.D. Rankine Gymnastics M.A. Barlow Hockey D.G. Shore Rowing CD. Milner Rugby T.S. Trafford Sailing D.E. Marjoribanks Soccer S.P. McMullen Squash P.S. Halls Swimming M.S. Thorne Tennis P.S. Halls Track and Field A.G. Balshaw 12 THE CHAPEL CONFIRMATION CLASS Standing, Back Row: (L. to R.) Richard Carruthers, Brad McClain, Philip Dutton. Standing, Centre Row: (L. to R.) John Innis, Bruce Wild, Chris Paterson, Mike Kaumeyer, The Right Rev. F.R. Gartrell, Bishop of B.C., Andrew Lotto, Andrew Nimmo, Cameron Kelman, The Rev. Canon W.H.H. McClelland - Headmaster. Seated: (L. to R.) David Hyde-Lay, James Kitson, Peter Forster, Larry Kaumeyer, John Wooldridge, Sean McColl, Michael Howrigan, Bob Halverson. The Tuesday and Thursday voluntary Chapel was slightly altered this year. Attendance has been by Houses on a rotational basis. This new system had the usual success of its forerunners in the Fall but also suffered from problems that plagued them with the arrival of bad and good weather during the later terms. The boys in the Chapel have been under Senior Sacristan David Nimmo and Senior Server Brad McClain. The Guilds service to the Chapel has been quite good throughout the year with only occasional spells of forgetfulness. The Choir, now under the leadership of our new Choirmistress and organist, Mrs. Sartini, has improved wonderfully giving us a very high stan- dard of music. This is certainly a great credit to her. Confirmation classes which began after half term in the Fall resulted in the confirmation of fifteen boys by Bishop Gartrell on 1 1th. March. There has been an official announcement to the School that the Chaplain has been made an honorary Canon of Christ Church Cathedral. This was an honour conferred on Mr. McClelland by the Bishop in recognition of his work as school Chaplain for the past eleven years. Even though Mr. McClelland is retiring as Headmaster this year, we are very pleased that he is staying on as Chaplain. Richard Carruthers 13 ATHLETICS HHHHHHbHB ' ' ' ' ' iUr ' ; ' i1) ' t Wli18iftMtftM Wii Photo by I. Gillis 14 THE RUGBY 15 AS THEY WERE UNDER 14 XV 1973- 1974 Standing: (L. to R.) D. Oswald. D. Hayes, J. Gilchrist, B. Anderson, E. Topolewski, P. Olesen, A. Balshaw, M. DeCoutere, Mr. K. Gillett. Seated: (L. to R.) D. Cran, C. Milner, T. Trafford, I. Murray - Captain, J. Salt, C. Beans, K. Morton. On the Ground: (L. to R.) R. Fullbrook, O. Clarke. AS THEY ARE Photo by |. G i II is 1st. XV 1977- 1978 Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. D.W. Hyde-Lay, A. Kelman, M. Olesen, R. Parr, C. Offereins, C. Milner, F. Prioleau, D. Stremic. Seated: (L. to R.) A. Balshaw, D. Oswald, P. Olesen, T. Trafford - Captain, P. Halls, J. Salt, B. Jones. On the Ground: (L. to R.) R. Jacobs, S. McMullen. 16 1st XV The First XV had a good season that produced some excellent rugby. The season was interrupted with cold weather which had the team wondering if it would be possible to play the remaining games. Through rain and snow they were able to complete their game schedule, winning 7 of them. The scrum was very small but by the end of the season they were able to hold their own against the best. The backs on the other hand started out well and kept the same level of play throughout. Patrick Halls, Peter Olesen and Rick Parr played excellent defense with extremely hard tackling. Special congratulations should go to Peter and Patrick for their good kicking. Peter kicked field goals consistently while Patrick broke the school drop kicking record with 5 from his position at fly half. Brad Jones, a fast and dangerous wing, had a good season but was unfortunately injured and had to be replaced by the hard-tackling Dave Shore. On the other wing, Andrew Balshaw started out shakily, but ended as the most improved player on the team. Frost Prioleau was new to the prop position but quickly adapted to become a valuable player. The two work horses of the team were Calvin Offereins and Darrell Oswald who could be seen rolling in the mud before each game. John Salt got around the field but was known for his jumping in the lineout. During the season School Colours were awarded to Patrick Halls, Calvin Offereins, Darrell Oswald and Andrew Balshaw. Overall a most enjoyable season. Torn Trafford (Captain) 2nd XV The Seconds started out slowly and were in full stride when the bad weather forced the cancellation of the rest of the schedule. Unfortunately injuries too affected the development of the team as a unit. The backs with one exception, suffered from anaemic tackling throughout most of the season, although in some games - notably against S.M.U. - the defense was excellent. Dave Shore led the backs with great offensive and defensive play, notably in his tackling. Chris Crossfield ' s kicking was good from the first game on and he got us out of many dangerous situations during the course of the season. John Bird made many breaks in attack and was competent defensively. The wings were hardly ever the same for two games with Cunningham, .,■: ■ ■ ■■.-. . ■. ■ ■■ 1— 4! 17 2nd. XV Photo by I. Gillis Standing: (L. to R.) R. Jacobs, M. Thome, C. Crossfield, T. Isaac, A. Cunningham, D. Tranter, B. Bolster, Mr. D.W. Hyde-Lay. Seated: (L. to R.) P. Martin, D. Stevenson, J. Gritter, T. Dewhurst - Captain, D. Shore, J. Bird, P. Assu. On the Ground: (L. to R.) L. Wild, R. Lorens. 2nd XV (cont.) Bolster, Thorne and Degelder all playing at one time or another. Wild and Dewhurst at the halfbacks had occasional problems with the passing but generally worked well together. Lionel ' s stockiness was a definite asset when he ran with the ball. The forwards sometimes took unnecessary penalties but were very well led by Lorens and Gritter. Ralph Lorens also showed great promise as a hooker and had a fierce competitive spirit. What Gritter lacked in skill, he made up in desire and proved to be very valuable during the last few games. In the 2nd row, Isaac and Stevenson were steady, hard workers who went unnoticed throughout most of the season. Assu and Martin worked hard and always seemed to be on the bottom of the rucks. Tranter had a nose for the ball and was always around the action. The two elements that the seconds ' lacked were support and team play. When we had these we won games, as was apparent in our victories over S.M.U. and Lake Cowichan. All in all, a satisfying season with some promising talent for future years. Tim Dewhurst (Captain) 3rd XV The Third XV had a good season this year with a record of five wins and two losses. We lost both our games against Brentwood, but the first match against them took place after only two or three practices. The whole team improved after that game, especially the scrum, who towards the end of the season were winning almost every set and loose scrum. Our best games were against St. Michael ' s and St. George ' s. The scrum worked as one, and got the ball out to the three-quarters, where the likes of Jody Martin burst through the opposing line and raised havoc with their full backs. Another player who stood out was Gordon Penley who gained many yards and scored many points with his first class kicking ability. In the scrum it would be hard to single out any player because everyone almost always had an exceptionally good game. One player that did stand out however was Doug Harkness who was always moving and tackling hard. The team ' s spirit was high throughout the year and I think everyone on it enjoyed themselves. Our thanks go to Mr. Grey, our coach. Paul McCulloch (Captain) 18 4th XV 5th XV Although our enthusiasm was dampened by a thorough thrashing by Brentwood in our first game, we continued to improve as the season went on. When we went to St. George ' s we lost 24 - 14 in quite a close game which was only lost in the final stages. Mike Thorne scored two tries while visiting from the cross-country group. In our next fixture, we suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of S.M.U., who squeaked by with 7 points to Jim Mead ' s 4. Our rise to supremacy, although incomplete began with a well deserved victory over St. George ' s whom we trounced 26 - 4. Mead and Jeff Sutherland led the scoring with two tries apiece. In company with most teams we were unable to finish the season due to frozen ground. As a result we couldn ' t continue our winning streak, but we did have a hilarious snugger game against the 2nd XV. Although not statistically stupendous it was a season very much enjoyed by all concerned. Malcolm Swann (Captain) This year the Fifth XV proved to the school and themselves that they were not the spastics everyone thought they were, but half decent rugby players. We played two games against Brentwood - and lost both - but not without putting up a great fight. I found out later we were playing a team equivalent to our Third XV. We also played teams in the school who were supposed to be better than ourselves but we soon found out who had the team spirit to win. We played the 4th XV and won. We played the Colts A and won with a very high score thanks to Mark Barlow and Phil Dutton. We also played the 3rd XV but lost. The team itself worked together and had lots of spirit. We were ready to play anyone. During the season we had two coaches. Mr. Findlay injured himself while playing in a practice and Mr. Nicholls (who learned not to give us practices in the snow) replaced him. Our thanks to both. I hope all the 5th ' s in the future will play as hard as ours did this year. Rick Wilson (Captain) 6th XV The Sixth XV did not have a very active season this year. Only two games were played. One was against Brentwood and the other against the Jr. Colts B . We lost our game to Brentwood 40 - 6, our try being scored by Chris Wilson and converted by Mark von Schellwitz. After this he was moved to the fifths! Halfway through the season Mr. Findlay broke his collar bone tackling Ken Larrow. Mr. Nicholls took over as coach and arranged a game with Mr. Halls against the Jr. Colts B . It was an embarassing finish since we lost 8 - 4. Those who showed the most spirit included Jeff Phillips, Kerby Wong, Ryo Inoue and Jochen Boehm. After Mr. Findlay ' s shoulder healed, he arranged another game with Brentwood. St. Michael ' s was playing at Brentwood also so all the fields were taken up and we had to cancel the game. With no games won the sixths can only get better next year. Stephen Reynolds (Captain) Photo by R. Maddocks 19 COLTS A The Colts A this year had a good season with 5 wins, 5 losses and one tie. Our last game was against Brentwood, and we won it 10-8. Everyone worked well together which contributed to our victory. Special thanks go to Norman Sewid, Reider Eidsvik and Dean Johnston who played well throughout the year and to Mr. Hall who coached us well this season. I should like to thank everyone on the Colts A and wish them well on teams in the future. The line was composed of Danny Constable as scrum half and Jeff Keate, fly half. The centres were Mike Thornborrow and Page Tucker. Wings were Gino Anderson and our place kicker, Paul Fenton. The fullback was Bruce Doyle. The Junior Colts A this year had a lot of team spirit and never gave up. Jeff Keate (Captain) John Martin (Captain) JUNIOR COLTS B COLTS B The Colts B team did not have a very successful year compared with other years. We had one tie, one win and eight losses. We played against some very fine rugby clubs and we tried our best but it wasn ' t good enough. Our coach was Mr. Hall. He was a fine coach but our team was lacking in team spirit, drive and ball handling. One of our toughest competitors was Brentwood. We lost all games to Brentwood because they had what we lacked. Next year we hope to have a very successful season and we look forward to the new Colts B team. Gunnard Anderson (Captain) The fall term was an exceptional season for the Junior Colts B Rugby Team! With an unfortunate record of no wins we had a great deal of incentive to excel in each successive game. This incentive led to much hard work and training. Much to our misfortune the opposition seemed also to have the same motivation. When all was added up the opposition seemed always one step ahead of us. Our losing streak threatened to give way only once in our last game of the season against Brentwood. Here we maintained a nil-nil score and lost by only a few points during the second half. In all the team played some electrifying rugby once we got the wheels turning! An excellent season. Congratulations and thank you Jr. Colts B . C. Shaw (Captain) JUNIOR COLTS A The Junior Colts A this season had limited success. Out of the first four games we won three, but due to injuries and other setbacks our play began to deteriorate. Excluding the St. Michael ' s match, all the other games were close and we had a good chance of victory over most of the teams. Against our main rival, Brentwood, we won the first game but lost the second. However, we compiled a better scoring record than Brentwood in our matches against them. In the front row of our scrum were Gavin Last and Todd Ellner as props, and James Manning as Hooker. The breaks were Roberto Drassinower and Andy Keate. The second row consisted of Jim Barekman and Karl Chambers. Our eighth man was Peter Neilson. The scrum spare was Paul McKenzie who played in most of the games as either break or second row. JUNIOR A XV The Juniors ' kicked off to a good start this year, with a convincing win over Brentwood. This winning streak stayed with us for the next game which was a victory over Wellington. After that pair of wins we had a long stretch of defeats which were due to bad tackling by the backs, poor rucking and mauling by the forwards and very poor passing by everyone. The weather didn ' t help. During this period which consisted of most of the season we won only one game, over Lake Cowichan. The highlight of the season was a ' squeaker ' which was lost to S.M.U. 14 - 16. Everyone played well during the game, but we were unlucky enough to have a convert hit the post. The team clearly out-played S.M.U. but just could not get in for a score. Much credit should go to Russell Dyson for his good kicking. Over the season we were always a scoring threat when 20 within the opponents 25 yard line. Credit should go to Greg Lukenbill, Doug Torrie, Roger Hope and Alberto Girotto for their excellent running and tackling. Other players had a good season as well but lack of experience showed through. David Hyde-Lay (Captain) JUNIOR B XV This year the Junior B games went mostly downhill. We won only two games out of five. We beat Glenlyon and David Thompson but lost against Brentwood, St. George ' s and St. Michael ' s. We had a fairly good scrum but sometimes they wouldn ' t be there to back up the line. Apart from that our scrum was very strong. Our line wasn ' t very good at the beginning of the season but got better. They tried very hard but sometimes ran straight or knocked the ball forward. I should like to thank the Junior B . We started well and all tried very hard. Jorge Albert (Captain) The final was all Magee as they dominated Brentwood in all phases of play and came out fairly easy winners, 18-3. They played superb Rugby and were in peak form. They thus retained the trophy, the Woodward Shield, they won last year. The tournament was a success and much enjoyed by all. We benefited from the four matches we played and some very attractive Rugby resulted. We played especially well against St. Michaels; with forwards and backs alike combining with flair and imagination. B.C.H.S. Fall Rugby Tournament For the first time in its relatively short history, this tournament was played on the Island and we at Shawnigan were the hosts. A ferry strike seriously affected the entry but nevertheless twelve teams were entered. These were divided into four groups which played off amongst themselves to produce four group winners to advance into the semi-finals. By winning both of its group A matches 17-0 over Nanaimo and 23-0 over St. Michaels, Shawnigan joined Brentwood, Magee and Burnaby South. In the first semi-final we were beaten 6-3 by Magee (2 penalty goals to 1) in a game in which Magee had the edge in play but were unable to force home any kind of advantage against our very stout defense. Brentwood had their hands full in the other semi-final, but scored late in the game to defeat Burnaby South 6-0. In the battle of the losers for third place we beat Burnaby South 14-7, jumping to an early lead with three fine tries by our wings, two by Brad Jones and one by Andrew Balshaw. However the bigger Burnaby team applied the pressure in the second half, and, keeping us penned in our own half for much of the time, narrowed the scoring gap by kicking a penalty goal and scoring a try in the dying moments of the game. RUGBY POSTSCRIPT Although the overall school record on the rugby front may not have been as good as some in recent years, it was achieved under the leadership of some excellent captains. These boys, of varying degrees of rugby skill and knowledge, fulfilled their duties, both on and off the field, as well as one could wish and made certain that Shawnigan ' s reputation for sportsmanship and fair play on the rugby field remained untarnished. Foremost of these boys must be Tom Trafford, Captain of the 1st XV. Not an exhorter of troops from the rear, but rather, a leader from the front, Tom never played poorly and set a splendid example of tireless work for all to follow; not big, nor fast, nor strong, he put his talents to their best use and surprised many by his elusive running, his nose for the ball and his overall courage. Tim Dewhurst, Captain of the 2nd XV, had the always unenviable task of leading a team from which the 1st XV frequently borrowed its best players. In fact, he never had the same team under him for two consecutive games. He cheerfully accepted this as his lot and carried out his duties with the fatal resignation of one who knew that there must be better days ahead. The other captains, all of whom one would quite happily reappoint if a new season were to start tomorrow were: 21 3rd XV Paul McCulloch 4th XV Malcolm Swann 5th XV Rick Wilson 6th XV Stephen Reynolds Colts A John Martin Colts B Gunnard Anderson Junior Colts A Jeff Keate Junior Colts B Chris Shaw Juniors A David Hyde-Lay Juniors B Jorge Albert but whether they would accept knowing that they would have to write a report at the end of the season for the Stag, is something we will not put to the test. D.W.H-L. 1st XV Results Oct. 1 V Brentwood College L 0-26 Oct. V Cowichan S.S. W 37-3 Oct. 14 V Nanaimo S.S. W 17-10 Oct. 14 V St. Michael ' s Univ. School W 23-0 Oct. 14 V Burnaby South S.S W 14-7 Oct. V Magee S.S. L 3-6 Oct. 28 V Point Grey S.S. L 6-12 Nov. 5 V St. Michael ' s Univ. School W 30-3 Nov. 12 V St. George ' s School L 11-19 Nov. 13 V S.L.O.B.S. L 6-21 Nov. 15 V Cowichan S.S. W 15-0 Nov. 29 V Claremont S.S. W 4-3 Dec. 6 V St. Michael ' s Univ. School W 6-3 Dec. 11 V Brentwood College L 6-15 Dec. 13 V Claremont S.S. W 14-10 Points Playe d Won Lost Drawn For Against 15 9 6 192 138 2nd XV Results Oct. 1 V Oct. 4 V Oct. 14 V Oct. 14 V Oct. 15 V Nov. 5 V Nov. 8 V Nov. 12 V Nov. 13 V Brentwood College 2nd XV L Lake Cowichan S.S. 1st XV W Hillside S.S. 1st XV L Nanaimo S.S. 1st XV L Cowichan S.S. 1st XV L St. Michael ' s Univ. School W Port AlberniS.S. 1st XV W v St. George ' s School L S.L.O.B.S. 2nd XV L 3-35 21-18 0-13 0-4 0-34 3-0 32-10 3-10 0-26 Played Won Lost Drawn 9 3 6 Points For Against 67 140 Photo by D. Rankine 22 S.L.O.B.S. XV ' s Vs. THE SCHOOL NOV. 13, 1977 1st XV (Won 21-6) Tom Boyle Adam Hulbert (Capt) Rick Sewid Neil Ware Don Rockall Jim Shaw Charlie MacLachlan Don Findlay Kiffy Hyde-Lay Mark Hall Jim Witter Rick Bourne Tom Braidwood Dave Horton Bruce Anderson (Cop) 75 (Gro) 76 (Lon) 76 (Lon) 75 (Rip) 76 (Lon) 76 (Lak) 75 (Cop) 69 (Lak) 76 (Cop) 69 (Rip) 75 (Cop) 69 (Lak) 76 (Gro) 68 (Cop) 76 2nd XV (Won 26-0) David Davies Nick Banks Rob Hearn Peter Clarke Nat Massey Ross Gilmour Steve Baker Rob Carere Andrew Ritchie (Capt) Trevor Creaney Daryel Gough Sean McMullen Martin Goodger Ken Thome Steve Lane Ron Fretwell (Lak (Lak (Cop (Gro (Gro (Lon (Cop (Cop (Cop (Cop (Rip (Rip (Cop (Rip (Gro (Rip f i ' ,, Photo by D. Ran ine 3rd XV (Won 24-0) 76 Kim Reinholdt (Lak) 75 75 Paul Baumann (Cop) 65 76 Cam Ritchie (Cop) 75 75 Brian Assu (Lon) 76 76 Tony Ross (Lon) 76 76 Richard Millyard (Capt) (Rip) 75 76 Kim Thorne (Rip) 75 71 ? 76 Ross Sterling (Cop) 76 76 John Sinclair (Cop) 75 75 Chuck Johnstone (Lon) 76 75 Glen Simpson (Gro) 75 76 John Laviolette (Rip) 76 75 David Cheng (Gro) 76 67 Bruce Maxham (Lak) 75 75 Referee Ian Hyde-Lay (Lak) 75 23 THE ROWING THE VARSITY 8 Photo by I. Gillis Standing: (L. to R.) R. Hemsworth, P. Assu, ]. Martin, I. Cruse, P. Martin, A Sartori, P. Postuk, M. Olesen. Kneeling: A. McLean - Cox. The programme for the year began with the christening of the sixteen man barge, transported from Vancouver for the use of the School crews. Fall and winter training began with great enthusiasm. We had a nucleus of oarsmen from the European Tour of 197 7. The eights commenced training and proved that that experience was going to be invaluable. Training in the Easter term was cold for the senior crews who covered miles in preparation for the coming rowing season. Never- theless, these sessions proved useful. The Summer term started with the Grade 12 experienced oarsmen taking the small boats and the Varsity 8 being made up of the Grade ll ' s and 10 ' s. The two most experienced oarsmen were Frost Prioleau and Chris Milner, both of whom were able to use the new double, which was christened the A.J. Tee , by Mr. Thiessen. Results of the first singles Regattas gave the coach some indication of prospects for the year. Our first Regatta was held at Brentwood. The results showed that the Club had some outstanding crews at the Senior level and some surprising performances were achieved by some of the small boats. This Regatta also showed that our junior crews were lacking in power and endurance. The second Regatta of the season was a highlight for the School. Our crews all did well and produced results which were the best for the last ten years. The Burnaby Regatta was something of a dis- appointment. Poor organisation and bad weather making for a very depressing event. All this, however, was overshadowed by the Shawnigan Regatta which lived up to its reputation as the premier Regatta of the West Coast. Entries achieved a record high and the entire day was a great success. The School Crews did well sharing the Schools ' Trophy with Brentwood College. Looking back on the Season, outstanding per- formances were achieved by the Varsity, Junior Varsity, Colts and Bantam crews. Prospects are indeed most favourable for next year when most of the Senior oarsmen return for the 1979 season and European Tour. r.J.S. Gr 24 JUNIOR VARSITY EIGHT Photo by I. O ill is Standing: (L. to R.) R. Maddocks, B. Bolster, M. Mordue, D Shore, J. Bird, A. Kelman, D. Davies, G. Penley. Kneeling: . Malcolm - Cox. m m f § P lP |P fl J j i8pF 3BP Photo by I. G ill is THE COLTS 8 Standing: (L. to R.) R. Eidsvik, R. Oldenborger, K. hoof, M. Thornborrow, M. Kaye, Gino Anderson, J. Manning, Gunnard Anderson. Kneeling: G. Last - Cox. 25 Photo by I. G ill is Photo by R. Maddocks 26 °Q tj a, CQ O 5 ' IP • 3 J 53 cS r 3 ' ■o a 2 ■« ■ -« ; a; .. 03 M 7. S O s Pi 8i ! J ■a s S a it] J s DC! O 03 OT ' .S © 13 o s £G . ■ ,g g £ 5 aa 05 . s - ? 3 SO C3 CQ 03 g K Q s . s t? 2 2 is « 5 cq co 0, 27 X o s o s E H 05 •-J J be . c g 1 5 X o Tf -« H ) o z — s H . s o -g V3 be ' to C O 0Q 28 THE BASKETBALL Photo by R. Maddocks 29 UNDER 17 BASKETBALL Photo by I. Gill is Standing: (L. to R.) R. Albert, J. Gray, C. Brasso, B. Smart, M. Kaye, G. Last, Mr. R.A. Hudspith - Coach. Seated: (L. to R.) J. Sutherland, J. Connolly, M. Olesen, D. Johnston, P. Brasso. UNDER 14 BASKETBALL Photo by I. Gillis Standing: (L. to R.) J. Albert, J. Wooldridge, J. Hayes, B. Davis, R. Halverson, D. Schieldrop, Mr. D.W. Hyde-Lay. Seated: (L. to R.) A. Lotto, J. Chang, D. Hyde-Lay - Captain, R. Hope, D. Torrie. 30 Photo by R. Maddocks Photo by R. Maddocks 31 SENIOR BASKETBALL After a busy rugby season, the school looked forward to the performance of the four basketball teams. Shawnigan in past years, has been well known for its record in the B.C. Senior A Championships. After a disappointing finish on the island last year, everyone looked for better results in 1977-78. The team played Port Alberni, an AA school (over 300 students, either sex), in two exhibition games before Christmas. Despite losing both fix- tures the experience against bigger and better players was beneficial. When the boys returned after the holidays, a busy schedule met them. The squad was involved in many Central Island fixtures as well as four tournaments. During the regular season, the Seniors met little competition as they went undefeated, winning every game by at least fifteen points. Outside of our conference we did not fare quite as well. Southgate of Campbell River handed the team two defeats in different tournaments. As Southgate was a competitor for Island A supremacy, we awaited a return match at Shawnigan in the annual tournament. The Island Championship was held at the school on February 24th and 25th. Eight teams from Campbell River to Victoria competed for the top position won last year by Reynolds of the southern city. In our opening game, the team handled Chemainus easily by twenty points meaning a semi-final game against the defending champions. Unfortunately, many turnovers and poor shoot- ing resulted in a disappointing 63-44 loss. Reynolds, the eventual tournament winners, showed greater experience and poise and well deserved the victory. This setback put our team in a game with Ballenas of Parksville to decide third place. Both teams played carelessly in the opening minutes displaying a letdown after being eliminated from the final. However, play opened up considerably and as a result of our inability to control their 6 ' 6 center, we trailed 41-32 at the intermission. The second half opened with Shawnigan hitting on several shots early to narrow the gap. The lead changed hands several times throughout the game and, despite the giveaways, we held on to win 73-72 in a real crowd-pleaser. The next day we hosted the Independent Schools ' Championship. Teams from Saint Michael ' s, Brentwood, and St. George ' s partici- pated seeking a trophy we had captured in seven of the last eight years. An easy conquest of S.M.U. in the first game along with St. George ' s win over Brentwood set up the usual Shawnigan-St. George ' s final. The game opened with some hot shooting from Graham Crane and Jim Mead and a tenacious full court zone press. After the team played its best quarter of basketball of the year, St. George ' s found themselves trailing by 14 points, 24-10. Easing up, we coasted to a 74-61 victory to regain the championship. The starting five of James Mead, Graham Crane, John Salt, Peter Olesen, and Richard Jacobs performed consistently throughout the year and some mention should be made of their play. Mead, the team ' s best rebounder and scorer, proved to be a most welcome newcomer. A Second Team All-Star in the Island Tournament, opponents should have a real problem containing him next year. At a forward position, Graham Crane showed real improvement as a second year senior. His rebounding and shooting were especially strong. Crane was also chosen to the Second Team in the Island Tournament. Peter Olesen, who moved from forward to guard this year, never gave anything less than his best effort. His play was highlighted by a fine perform- ance in the Independent Schools ' Championship. The steadiest player of the year was John Salt. Playing forward despite his lack of size, he was tough on both boards and played the key position on our 3-2 zone. Richard Jacobs, after a bit of a slow start, gained confidence and developed as a floor leader. Some clutch shooting in the final against St. George ' s ended a most successful basketball career at Shaw- nigan. Next year ' s team will have only Mead and Chris Crossfield returning, but with them and a fine group of Under Seventeens, the Senior Team should be more than competitive. D.K.N. UNDER 1 7 BASKETBALL The Junior team had a successful season going undefeated until the final league game, leaving us at 6-1 for the season. This final league game loss to Chemainus was avenged when we defeated them in the Mid-Island Junior Boys Basketball Tournament on March 2nd., 3rd. and 4th., at Quamichan Junior Secondary to win 3rd. place in the tournament. Many games had to be cancelled or postponed due to our late start to the term, a change of games day from Thursday to Friday, and Ski Week. This re- sulted in a low number of games being played by tournament draw time and forced us into the wrong side of the draw. We were, in my view, clearly the second best team in the Mid-Island zone although no match for the Quamichan A squad, who were very strong. The under 16 squad that played in the Independent Schools ' Tournament at St. George ' s came second, beating out Brentwood and S.M.U. St. George ' s had a very sharp team and one or two quite good players that we could not contain. The under 16 squad, minus our under 17 group who can play in the Mid-Island league, could not adjust to losing these 1st. string players. It is a pity that different zones have different eligibility rules. The team was ably led by Mark Olesen and Dean Johnston. Mark was the captain and provided good leadership in that area although he had a slow start due to illness. Dean provided leadership on the floor as our floor general - setting the tone of play. Jay Connolly at 6 ' 3 and 200 lbs., provided rebounding strength and scoring punch. With some hard work on his inside shooting Connolly could be quite good by his grade twelve year. Chris Brasso provided good rebounding with his great leaping ability. The 5th. spot on the starting five alternated between two very good guards Rene Albert and John Gray. Albert provided us with a press breaking dribble and good outside shot, while Gray always played a very strong defense. Many other players provided support from the bench with Brian Smart and David Coalman showing real promise for the future. R.A.H. UNDER 14 BASKETBALL The under 14 team had a successful season winning nine of its thirteen games and placing second in the Mid Island Tournament. We were lucky in having some height in the forwards, some skill at guard and some depth on the bench. Only in one game were we well beaten and that was in the final of the Tournament wh«n we went down 23-40 iO Quamichan. However this was our third game of the day and the team, already weakened by unavoidable absences, was just too tired. David Hyde-Lay (Captain) and Jason Chang were excellent guards and were well backed up by Jorge Albert. Doug Torrie developed very quickly into a 32 fine centre often controlling the boards at both ends. Andrew Lotto, totally new to the game, learned quickly how to use his height and also developed a nice shooting touch. Rodger Hope, the other forward was an aggressive rebounder and hard worker. These three were spelled off by tireless Jeffrey Hayes and smooth Ben Davis. These eight boys provided us with probably the strongest team we have had at this level for a long time. Others who contributed to the overall success of the team and whose play improved steadily were John Wooldridge, Robert Halverson and David Schieldrop. I hope that all of these boys stay with the game for they all have excellent potential. D.W.H-L. Photo by D. Rankine Photo by I. Gillis SENIOR BASKETBALL Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. D. Nicholls, D. Oswald, P. Halls, D. Tranter, D. Smart, C. Crossfield, B. Jones. Seated: (L. to R.) T. Trafford, J. Mead, R. Jacobs, J. Salt, P. Olesen. 33 THE TRACK AND FIELD Photo by I. Gillis 34 TRACK AND FIELD The only weaknesses in this year ' s senior Track and Field team were in the distance running events and the High Jump. This is not to decry the efforts of those boys who represented the School in these events. Far from it, we are most grateful for their untiring efforts. However, we were very lucky to have at least one, and very often two, strong performers in all the other events, including the relays. This was borne out by the consistently strong showing in all our meets, culminating in the good performances of the five man squad which represented the School in the B.C. High School Championships at the end of the season. Once again we won the Mid-Island Meet in Duncan and the B.C. Independent Schools Meet at U.Vic. , by fairly comfortable margins. In addition, a strong third place finish in the V.I. Meet behind the perennial power houses - Mt. Douglas and Claremont High Schools - was a fine achievement. Whilst many boys contributed to our success, three seniors in particular stand out: Brad Jones in the sprints, hurdles and relays, Mike Thorne in all field events but especially the Triple Jump and Andrew Balshaw, the captain, in the sprints and relays. Two school records were set and one was tied during the season. The quartet of Andrew Balshaw, Ansel Kelman, Alasdair Cunningham and Brad Jones set new records in the seldom run 4 x 200m relay of 1:33.4 and the same runners lowered our school record in the 4 x 400m relay to 3:30.02. Brad Jones, while threatening to lower it on many occasions, only succeeded in tieing the 1 10m hurdles record of 16.0 seconds. We will certainly not be as strong next year since we lose many members of this team, but, as always, the re is much promise in the junior ranks. Mike Gillies (Pole Vault, 400m), Page Tucker (200m and 400m), Peter Neilson (100m and 200m), David Roskell (100m, 200m and Shot Put), David Hilborn (all three jumps and the Pole Vault) to name only a few in the under 16 age group. In the under 14 ' s Mark Kriz (sprints and Long Jump), David Hyde-Lay (400m and triple Jump), Russell Dyson (400m Long Jump and Shot Put), Doug Torrie (800m and Discus), Greg Lukenbill (200m and 400m) have performed consistently well. It will only take continued interest in this sport by these boys for the School to maintain its current level of success. D.W.H-L. Photo by I. G ill is TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. R. Smith, M. Gillies, M. Swann, F. Prioleau, P. Halls, P. Tucker, D. Hilborn, Mr. D. W. Hyde-Lay. Seated: (L. to R.) A. Cunningham, M. Thorne, P. Olesen, A. Balshaw - Captain, B. Jones, A Kelman, R. Parr. 35 Photo by I. Gillis Photo by I. Gillis 36 THE OTHER SPORTS Photo by I. Giflis GRASS HOCKEY 1st. XI Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. S.A.S. Lane - Coach, P. McCulloch, M. Olesen, D. Oswald, D. Lund, C. Crossfield, A. Drassinower, A. Forster. Sitting: (L. to R.) A. Findlay, T. Trafford, S. McMullen - Captain, R. Parr, C. Offereins. At the start of the summer term, Shawnigan seemed to be fighting a losing battle in Field Hockey. This fate could be attributed to the fact that Shawnigan doesn ' t start playing the sport until at least a month after our competitors. Nevertheless, the team of 1978 kept their spirits up, practised hard and played even harder. This spirit and hard work were soon put to the test in a seven-a-side tournament held in Victoria. The competition was tough, for one team had three Canadian international players on it. Shawnigan met this squad near the end of the tournament. Our team put up a fine show although the final result was a 3-0 loss. Shawnigan placed fifth overall in the tournament, thus coming first among the Island ' s men and boy team entries. The second major tournament of the year was the Vancouver Island High School Tournament. Shawnigan entered the tournament with high spirits and a determination to win. If we didn ' t win, we were out to show that we were capable of sportsmanlike hockey. The final game turned out to be between Brentwood and Shawnigan, the old rivals! From the beginning, it was Shawnigan all the way and when the whistle ended th e game, Shawnigan was ahead 3-0! Special mention should be made of Tom Trafford who had two successful tournaments and also Darrell Oswald, Dave Lund, Peter Olesen, Calvin Offereins and especially Dave Smart, who hit the ball more times with his legs than he did with his stick. Furthermore, for their skill, spirit 37 GRASS HOCKEY 2nd. XI Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. M. Hall - Coach, B. Doyle, D. Chan, M. Kornell, D. Smart, G. Last, J. Forstrom, P. Forster. Seated: (L. to R.) P. MacLachlan, D. Hughes, D. Johnston, R. Hope, H. Hayward. and determination throughout the term Shannon McMullen, Tom Trafford and Calvin Offereins earned their school colours. It should be mentioned that the Field Hockey team this year was of the highest calibre that the school has seen. This style of play can only be attributed to the fact that Mr. Lane put in a lot of work in order that we could have a successful season. Our team thanks him generously for his help in all aspects of the game. Special thanks should also go to Mr. Findlay and Mr. Hall, both of whom put in a 100% effort for the benefit of all the teams in Field Hockey this year. Shannon McMullen FENCING Fencing was almost forgotten by the School but this year it made its reappearance as a sport. At the beginning of the year the Fencing Club consisted of twenty members. Due to conflicts, in time, with other sports and activities, only five members remained in the Club. Nevertheless, the Club operated smoothly and successfully throughout the whole year. The Fencing Club consisted entirely of members who were new to the sport and also taking into account that they had a training se ssion only once a week, they had an excellent year, and improved continually. The first tournament the Club entered was the Stephen Laser Open Tournament. The competition was fierce and we met many ex- perienced fencers, some of whom were even the members of the U.S. and Canadian National Teams. As a result every member of our Club was defeated in the first round but this mattered little since our goal was to gain experience. Our next tournament was the B.C. Novice Championship. All who went fenced extremely well in this tournament. The most distinguished was Todd Ellner, who won the Under 14 category and John Schlick placed 1 1th., in the Men ' s Foil. The future of the Fencing Club looks very bright. Our success this year was due to the enthusiasm and hard work of all the members and to the experienced teaching of Mr. Higley, our coach. Denny Chan 38 Photo by I. Gillis CYCLING Repeating last year ' s performance, Mark Barlow once again was the mainstay of this year ' s team, leading both as Captain and premier rider. Though we lacked the depth of previous years in the number of participants and the number of events we entered, we made a respectable showing at each event. Mark Barlow won second place in the Vancouver Island School Boys ' division, and only lost first place, because he had not entered enough races to assure him of sufficient points, though he won each event that he did enter. The cycle team played host this year to what is hoped will become an annual event, the Shawni- gan Lake Invitational Tour du Lac . In spite of very short notice to arrange this event we received entries from six schools with a total of 55 riders. The 15 mile course around the Lake proved popular with the entrants and the respectable time of 36 minutes 15 seconds proved that the compe- tition was keen indeed. Our own Mark Barlow and Malcolm Swann placed second and third, respec- tively, and as a team entry our School took first place overall. At the end everyone agreed that the first Tour du Lac had been an instant success and we look forward to an even bigger and better field next year. R.L.G. Photo by I. Gillis 39 CYCLING Standing: (L. to R.) A. Jorgensen, Mr. R.L. Grass, P. Gorosh. Seated: (L. to R.) K. Hancock, M. Barlow - Captain, D. Gawthrop. f Photo by I. Gillis SAILING Due to the acquisition of three Lasers last sum- mer, Sailing has become an increasingly popular activity and a record number of boys are en- rolled in the program this year. As an extra attraction each Friday ' s outing (weather permit- ting) was enhanced by the attendance of a dozen or more Q.M.S. girls under the direction of Miss Holding; and often wind and point of compass became of secondary importance to the after- noon ' s socializing. The club was fortunate this year to have as its Captain Dave Marjoribanks who hardly let an opportunity pass without immersing himself total- ly in the elements (keeping a spare set of clothing at the ready). Because of his affinity for the water and all things nautical, Dave has run the club in a highly efficient and commendable manner, being this year ' s top sailor as well. The club is now well under-way in establishing a comprehensive program which includes training in the F.J. class in the elementary skills, progressing from there to more advanced racing techniques in Lasers. R.L.G. 40 SAILING Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. R.L. Grass, T. Devitt, N. Sewid, P. Dutton, P. Halls, F. Prioleau, W. Munn, C. Wilson, M. Barlow. Seated: (L. to R.) D. Harkness, C. Paterson, R. North, D. Marjoribanks - Captain, P. Leighton, J. Hipwell, C. Dellabough. 41 SOCCER 1st. XI Back Row: Mr. J.S. Findlay, R. Lorens, P. Olesen, M. Swann, S. Duyvewaardt, R. Eidsvik, A. Findlay. Front Row: . Bird, A Drassinower, A. Balshaw - CapL, T. Trafford, P. McCulloch. SOCCER 2nd. XI Back Row: S. Reynolds, P. Yu, I. Thomas, P. Dutton, J. Forstrom, M. Nimmo, Mr. J.S. Findlay. Front Row: D. Bowman, A. Forster, D. Tranter - CapL, H. Hayward, J. Boehm. 42 SOCCER This year ' s soccer programme had a number of disappointments, and one major highlight. The First XI played its normal rounds of the Independent Schools, and each school beat us, some of them handsomely. There was no lack of effort on the part of the boys, but there was no spark. Many of the boys had individual flair, but they did not blend as a team. The Second XI played fewer games than the first team, but they had one notable victory over Brentwood. Soccer fixtures were hard to arrange because most of the Public Schools played soccer only during the first term. Then again, higher cost of transport did not help matters. All teams played fewer games this year. ♦ Photo by R. Maddocks 43 The major event in this sport is, and always has been the Independent Schools ' Soccer Tourna- ment, played this year at St. George ' s, Vancouver. The First XI shared the Brentwood bus, an experience in itself. When the team arrived at St. George ' s it was evident that Shawnigan had no chance to win the trophy since all the opposition had played and beaten the First XI. However, the other teams had not decided to take the trophy home with them, and Shawnigan had! In the first two games, the School easily and deservedly beat St. Michael ' s of Victoria, and we were faced with the formidable St. George ' s team which had earlier defeated us 6-1, and which had just beaten Brentwood. In the first few minutes of the game, Abe Drassinower lifted a high ball into the air near the goal mouth in a kind of searching movement and the ball found the goalkeeper too far out of goal. This was the only score of the match. Shawnigan had about 70% of the play and 95% of the determination to win. St. George ' s had probably more skill than Shawnigan, but the skilful players were not allowed to do anything dangerous with the ball. However, they provided good opposition for the first team, and certainly the spectators enjoyed the game. At the Junior level, the Under 15 ' s came last, but they played their hearts out. During the Independent Schools ' Tournament, the First XI played together for the first time as a team. Andrew Balshaw, in goal, gave good service to his defence which consisted of Malcolm Swann, Alistair Findlay, Reider Eidsvik and Paul McCulloch. Swann and McCulloch were avid in their determination to keep the ball from the opposition. Findlay was conscious of the need to develop attacking moves from a defensive situa- tion, while Eidsvik used his strength to get the ball downfield. The mid-field pair of Tom Trafford and Graham Crane rendered yeoman service both to their defence and to their forwards. They were probably the most tired players at the end of the game. The forward line of Ralph Lorens, Abe Drassinower, John Bird and the Captain, Shannon McMullen, chased everything that looked like a soccer ball. They combined well together, giving all kinds of headaches to their opponents. As a substitute, Peter Olesen relieved Lorens for one half and gave a good account of himself. The other substitute, Stephen Duyvewaardt, spent most of his energy shouting encouragement from the touchline, and this was much appreciated. Needless to say from the glowing report above, Shawnigan won the Trophy. The season ended with school colours being presented to two boys: Abe Drassinower, for his reading of the game and for his imaginative use of the ball; and to Alistair Findlay for his steadiness in defence and for his ability to turn a defensive situation into an attack. All the boys in the soccer group are to be congratulated for their fine sportsmanship. With- out regular opposition in practices, the First XI would not have had the opportunity to blend as a team. J.S.F. 44 BADMINTON The Shawnigan Badminton program this year was certainly diverse if not all that successful in meets. We began in the fall with a programme of coordination with Queen Margaret ' s School when, on most Friday nights, the School sent a dozen aspiring players over to Q.M.S. to engage the girls. While this recreational play may not have produced a high level of competition, it definitely made for a pleasant evening for both sides. When the season proper began after Christmas we faced a difficult year with only one member of the previous team returning (Pat Halls, the Captain). A number of useful players did their best to fill the breech, but the play generally was simply not up to last year ' s standard in either quality or enthusiasm. These flaws became most apparent when the Independent Schools ' Tournaments were held, the senior at S.L.S. and the Junior at Brentwood College. In both we placed third in spite of some rather uninspired performances. The only notable one was that of P. Halls who, because of a conflicting squash tournament, was forced to play all of his singles matches in a row, a courageous feat if an ineffective one. While Shawnigan may be experiencing a tempor- ary drought, there are a few players who are coming on well from the junior school, players who acquitted themselves well in the Tournaments and who auger auspiciously for the coming years; MacLachlan, Seeger, P. Roskell, and Goody. The weekly program at home had forty boys involved and, despite a lack of sufficient court time, good progress was made by most. The senior team consisted of P. Halls (Captain), Ming, M. Halls, Chan, Kwan, Clarke, and Goody representing the S.L.S. Junior level. T.W.S.S. SENIOR BADMINTON Standing: (L. to R.) Bruce Kwan, Jeff Sutherland, Dennis Chan, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger. Seated: (L. to R.) Richard Ming, Patrick Halls, Michael Halls. 45 JUNIOR BADMINTON Standing: (L. to R.) M. Clarke, D. Roskell, P. Roskell, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger. Seated: (L. to R.) R. Goody, P. MacLachlan, T. Seeger. Photo by R. Maddocks 46 SENIOR TENNIS Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. Cox, G. McQuiggan, R. Ming, J. Sutherland, Dr. Seeger. Seated: (L. to R.) J. Salt, P. Halls - Captain, R. Jacobs. JUNIOR TENNIS Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. C. Winslow, C. Horn, J. Connolly, P. Brasso, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger. Seated: (L. to R.) M. Martin, J. Duclaud, J. Horn. 47 SQUASH TEAM Standing: (L. to R.) Dr. R.S. Reeve, Dave Lund, Phil Cook. Seated: (L. to R.) Dave Marjoribanks, Pat Halls, Paul Leighton. Photo by I. Gillis Photo by R. Maddocks 48 Photo by R. Maddocks 49 Photo by I. Gillis THE HOUSES Photo by R. Maddocks Photo by R. Maddocks 50 COPEMAN ' S HOUSE mnmmm mmmtMm Photo by D. Rankine Back Row: (L. to R.) A. Lotto, J. Barber, G. Sanders, F. Bolognesi, D. Roskell, H. Kato, 1. Cruse, D. Shore, P. Tucker, J. McLean, D. Coalman, M. Barber, L. Gauk, A. Cunningham. 3rd. Row: (L. to R.) K. Hancock, C. Wilson, C. Lougheed, A. Gorham, G. Orr, P. Linden, G. Penley, P. Roskell, R. Hope, S. Fisher, N. Szeto, M. Gillies, D. Harkness, S. Perry, J. Olsen. Seated: (L. to R.) M. Evans, P. Leighton, P. Dutton, A. Balshaw, Mr. R.P. Smith, Mr. D.K. Nicholls, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger, Mrs. Seeger, Mr. M.R. Hall, T. Trafford, B. Jones, C. Paterson, M. Barlow. On the Ground: (L. to R.) J. Gray, D. Constable, A. Bennett, R. Halverson, J. Innis, K. Manson, L. Bethell, R. Goody, T. Bethune, B. Wild, P. Monlezun, T. Fairbank. Copeman ' s House began and finished this year with high spirits, winning the round-the-lake relay, placing second in the Inter-House rugby, and teaching the art of track to the other houses. Although we failed to retain the Inter-House Challenge Shield which we have held for two years in succession, Copeman ' s experienced an enjoyable year. As was expected, Copeman ' s did not excel in academics but did well in athletics with the help of such good athletes as Tom Trafford, Brad Jones and Dave Shore. Copeman ' s was composed of an array of different characters. On the bottom floor, Tom Trafford and Brad Jones were noted for making bets before dances and having a room that was always overcome with strange odors. Penley and Orr spent most of their time covering every square inch of their wall with strange pictures. It was very seldom that Sergio Fisher or Andrew Bennett were caught away from their desks or not teaching Mr. Nicholls profane Spanish. Chris Paterson was always occupied breeding mosquitoes or planning a multi-million dollar import. Mark Barlow would always be involved in preparations for an imaginary mountain climbing expedition. Kelly Manson and Chris Lougheed spent most of their time playing with their motorless rockets. On the middle floor, Joe Leighton would always be found preaching the technical aspects of audio systems to ignorant people. Matt Evans, known for his strange dreams and midnight shows, had a hard time hiding his food parcels. Phil Dutton on the other hand, broke the record for the number of overnight leaves. The Bethell, Hope, Fairbank and Goody room easily set the record for playing the same record over and over again. The Junior Dorm was as amazing as always. It was difficult to enter the dorm without encountering an argument of wild complaining about something. It was virtually impossible to pacify John Innis or to get a logical explanation from Bob Halverson. Hiroki Kato, the mad guitarist from Japan, was famous for producing an entertaining show. The McLean, Lotto, Tucker and Szeto section was noted for its ability to feign hard work during prep. On the top floor, Dan Constable and Dave Roskell maintained the most peaceful room in the house but would often come under attack from the room next door composed of James Barber, Mike Gillies, John Gray and Paul Linden who, as soon as the prep bell rang, invaded the rest of the grade ten dorms. Doug Harkness, Jeff Sanders, Jon Olsen and 51 Jeff Sutherland were renowned Punk Rock fans and filled their room with pictures that barely passed Dr. Seeger ' s approval. The most amazing thing in Copeman ' s was the speed with which Cruse and Barlow cleaned up their room two minutes before inspection. Dave Shore and Alisdair Cunningham could always be caught playing Backgammon during Prep. Marcus Barber, whose taste for wine and cheese was marked on Copeman ' s roof, got along well with his roommate Scott Perry. Frank Bolognesi was always worrying about his weight while Chris Wilson could always come up with an interesting story. Cope- man ' s newest member, Lionel Gauk, quickly became known for his grooming habits. Copeman ' s House was lead this year by a fine set of Staff Members: Mr. Nichol1s,who tried hard to get the grade twelves in their rooms during Prep, and Mr. Smith, who many a night was entertained by people using the telephone. Mr. Hall did much to give the house its spirit. The Housemaster, Dr. Seeger, could always be relied upon for getting everyone organized after holidays and then trying to keep things going. All in all, Copeman ' s has had quite an enjoyable year and many thanks should go to the Seegers for their many hours of continuous effort; to the assistant housemasters who con- trolled us every inch of the way and to the prefects who made the house run efficiently, smoothly, and with a great deal of spirit. Photo by R. Maddocks Photo by I. Gillis 52 GROVES ' HOUSE Back Row: (L. to R.) F. Sobolewski, C. Kelman, R. Spencer, P. Brasso, M. Kaye, B. Smart, K. Becker, C. Duncan, T. Pletsch, P. Manning, W. Richards. 3rd. Row: (L. to R.) M. Kaumeyer, C. Dellabough, ]. Rosen, J. Wooldridge, G. Thompson, R. Ming, J. Duclaud, F. Benvin, T. Pratt, R. Drassinower, J. Kitson. 2nd. Row: (L. to R.) P. Forster, A. Drassinower, A. Kelman, I. Thomas, C. Brasso, P. Cook, G. Dane, G. McQuiggan, R. Hemsworth, M. Barlow, D. Schieldrop, A. Forster, B. Lawley. 1st. Row: (L. to R.) W. Munn, L. Wild, C, Crossfield, I. Gillis, R. Jacobs, Mr. S.E. Cox, Mr. R.A. Hudspith, Mr. J.S. Findlay, Mr. M.A. Hobson, R. Maddocks, D. Rankine, D. Stremic, D. Marjoribanks, C. Wright. It can easily be said this year by anyone who had anything to do with Groves ' that this was probably the most successful year that the house has seen for a long time. From the very start in September house spirit was high and this was maintained throughout the year. All this, however, could not have been done by one or two people alone. Everybody in the House contributed their little bit to make Groves ' the good House it was this year. On the very bottom floor one could hear Carl Wright blaring music through his huge concert speakers or Don Rankine complaining that there was so much noise he couldn ' t sleep. Then it would be Dave Marjoribanks tinkering with anything from a toaster to a car engine or some poor junior trying to talk Dave Stremic out of receiving a week ' s table fag. Moving up a floor to the very end of the hall next to Mr. Hudspith ' s study (lucky guy) there was the immaculately clean room of poor innocent Andrew Forster and easy-going James Manning. The next room contained some of the super brains of the House, Richard Ming and Graeme Thompson who were never satisfied with anything under a 90% tri-weekly average. Their efforts really helped us to win the academic shield. Abie Drassinower and Ansel Kelman made a perfect pair. They were the next best thing to beauty and the beast - except that Abie lacked the beauty. Ansel shouldn ' t mind about not getting into the junior dorm, since he didn ' t miss much. The last room on that floor was graced with Chris Brasso Photo by D. Rankine 53 who didn ' t come back to school until Christmas, at which time he realized how much he had missed it. The middle floor this year was something else. The first room had to put up with the rowdys of the House, Jeff Rosen, Peter Forster and Craig Kelly. Good luck to the following year ' s twelves with those three on the floor. Fortunately there was the grade eleven dorm on the same floor to help control things. They were Bill Munn, Ifor Thomas, Phil Cook, Lionel Wild (the ape boy) and Peter Brasso the lucky little grade ten who got to go to bed at 10:30 p.m. because of his grade eleven room mates. Oh yes, and we can ' t forget Chris Crossfield the day boy who lived one minute at a time - no more and no less. Photo by I. Gillis This brings us to the big J.D. Surprisingly enough this was probably the best Junior Dorm that Groves ' has had for a long time. The first room was probably the most smoothly run all year with Wooldridge and Becker assisting whoever happened to be the grade eleven in there at the time. Late in the year an obstacle appeared in the form of Carrie Dellabough. Actually he fitted in quite well whenever he was there. The middle room never agreed among themselves and everyone finally gave up on them. This was the group of Kitson and Spencer, Pratt and Schieldrop, the latter being yet another person who added many points in the academic shield competition. The last room, if anything, was always the tidiest probably be- cause of the great leadership of Roberto Drassinower, a second year student of the school. His cohorts were, Mike (Kiss) Kaumeyer, Javier Duclaud, the very little Mexican, and Brian Lawley with his great excuse of I forgot to . Photo by R. Maddocks 54 LAKE ' S HOUSE Back Row: (L. to R.) A. Keate, D. Hilborn, K. Chambers, R. Carruthers, E. Evans, P. Wilkinson, M. Kriz, S. Szeto, I. Malcolm, D. Hyde-Lay, N. Schultz, M. Mould, J. Keate, P. Fenton, P. McKenzie, J. Cahill, P. Gorosh. 3rd. Row: (L. to R.) P. McCulloch, A. Sartori, J. Connolly, M. Mordue, M. Martin, A. Malcolm, C. Horn, J. Horn, O. Schaefers, B. Kwan, M. Halls, A. Findlay, T. Gritter, C. Asche. 2nd. Row: (L. to R.) M. Swann, J. Martin, D. Tranter, R. Wilson, P. Halls, Dr. R. Reeve, Mr. G.L. Anderson, Mr. R. Carr, D. Chan, P. Tsiatas, J. Gritter, P. MacLachlan, J. Boehm. 1st. Row: (L. to R.) B. Doyle, L. Otto, J. Hipwell, M. Danroth, D. Steeves. For Lake ' s, this was not an outstanding year, but it was not without its moments. The Seniors, a small crew, did well in Cross-Country, Badminton, Reach for the Top, and Cycling, holding up their end of the stick with a good effort. The Juniors were victorious in Cross-Country, Basketball and Badminton and led all to have great faith in Lake ' s for the future. Lake ' s was, as usual, a varied collection of lively youths which was diverse in character and provided a surprise in each room. The first room on the bottom floor, if not our most academic, definitely gave of their best in athletics. When he wasn ' t throwing his weight around on the Rugby field, Jay Connolly could be found dreaming of his love in Ladysmith. The other two, Dave Hilborn and Paul Fenton could always be found either on the courts or up on the field getting their eleventh standard. Eddie Evans in Room 11, our resident Eskimo, fitted in well as a latecomer with Paul Gorosh our Bolshevik mechanic, Paul McKenzie the silent one and John Cahill who was often mistaken for Mr. Lane ' s sheepdog. The first grade eight room of Chambers, Hipwell, Otto and Szeto gave of their best especially when the duty-prefect turned up and together they show great promise for the future!? The next four grommets are bound to produce a skateboard champ out of either Schultz, Wilkinson or Danroth. Kriz, on the other hand, is destined to be a track star. The next room housed our local newspaper tycoons Ian Malcolm and Charlie Horn together with Dave Hyde-Lay and Jeff Keate who in sports were our Jack of all Trades and Masters of Most . When a senior needed munchies Andy Keate and his catering service was always well- stocked. Room 16, a gathering from the four corners of the earth, was always a problem for the duty-prefect at bedtime since their collective and cunning intellect was a formidable match for anyone. Richard (Rex) Carruthers, our aspiring loyalist, dazzled the house with his 90+ tri-weekly marks, while Bruce Kwan impressed us with the latest in electronics from Hong Kong. Next came Bruce Doyle, the NHL ' s number one draft choice and Olav Schaefers and David Steeves whose Pizza budget must have exceeded that of the Pieman himself. Lastly, we come to the tyrannical over- seers of the bottom floor, Jody Martin and Dave Tranter. Both good athletes, they kept in shape by running and lifting things at odd hours of the morning and generally having a good time. Christmas time saw the sad departure of Mark Springford, a veteran of four years but for Alex Malcolm, John Horn and Mitch Martin life con- 55 tinued. John and Mitch could be found re-enacting the Borg-Nastase battle on the courts, while Alex and Brad Bolster from down the hall went on frequent nature trips in nearby woods. In the next room there was Alistair Findlay, well known for his athletic prowess. Paul McCulloch gave of his best in sports despite the Maple Leaf ' s pitiful showing in hockey this year. Meanwhile, Carl Ashe whiled away the hours dreaming of Life- guards and Rocky. Room 25 housed the ' Odd Couple ' of Denny Chan and John Gritter. Genghis Chan ruled the House as senior House Prefect with an iron fist and John Gritter took no time to mess up any good that Denny did. Next door Malcolm Swann could be found either playing his guitar out in the woods, while Pat MacLachlan had his head in the clouds over mountains, or his love in Duncan. Close to these two, sometimes too close, was the oddest couple of them all, Jochen Boehm and Michael Halls. Jochen was the handyman of the House and Mike could always be found hard at work in the Library. The famous investigators, Jeff Phillips, alias Psycho , and Tom Gritter, Jamaican Joke found themselves cheek by jowl with Frank Sartori, the tall goof and Mark Mordue, the mortician. Guarding the entrance to Lake ' s were Rick Wilson, alias Num Nums who played Rugby with his roommate Peter Tsiatas. Pat Halls, Head of House, was known for his invariably immaculate room. All seriousness aside, Pat will be remember- ed for his spirit, leadership and athletic prowess which served Lake ' s House faithfully throughout the year. Finally, we should like to thank Dr. Reeve and Mr. Carr for their time, effort and enthusiasm this year and special thanks to our House Master Mr. Anderson — from the gang . Part of the gang. Photo by R. Maddocks Why did I ever become a housemaster ? 56 LONSDALE ' S HOUSE Back Row: (L. to R.) S. Shuman, D. Torrie, B. Davis, M. Meyer, T. Ellner, N. Sewid, R. Lorens, R. North, D. Hughes, M. Nimmo, A. Jorgenson, M. Kornell, A. Nimmo, M. Assu, J. Martin. 3rd. Row: (L. to R.) K. Wong, D. Nimmo, J. Bird, P. Martin, M. Lynn, P. Yu, G. Piddington, B. Pitt-Payne, B. McClain, R. Pollard, P. Assu, M. Olesen, J. Devlin. 2nd. Row: (L. to R.) R. Oldenborger, J. Andersen, C. Milner, D. Oswald, F. Prioleau, Mr. C. Winslow, Mr. L.D. Bean, Mr. S.A.S. Lane, P. Olesen, T. Dewhurst, D. Stevenson, J. Salt, C. Loof. 1st. Row: (L. to R.) J. Smith, G. Lukenbill, J. Chang, D. Gawthrop, A. McLean, W. Friedson, T. Seeger, S. McColl, H. Ware, T. Torrie, T. Kornell, R. Dyson. normally amused themselves by listening to Smoothy uncover any communist movement within the school. Bob Pollard led the musical section of the floor. The most entertaining pair were Todd Kornell and Richard Oldenborger who, when not extolling the virtues of listening to Fleet- wood Mac while studying, competed with Andrew Jorgensen and Todd Ellner as to who had the least visible floor space. Todd, when not playing ruleless war games, enjoyed cross-country and fencing. Andy was an avid cyclist. At the end of the hall, Dave Nimmo could be found climbing the walls as Bruce Pitt-Payne ' s voice seldom ceased in ranting on through an endless stream of Beatles ' songs. Pitt-Payne ' s voice seldom ceased in ranting on through an endless stream of Beatles ' songs. On the middle floor one was first faced with the room of Brad McClain, Paul Yu, Geoff Piddington and Mike Lynn. Brad, when not trying to kick his coffee addiction, spent most of his time talking in a thick accent to prove that he really did once live in Fort Worth, Texas. Paul could be found chasing up overdue Library books and delving into calculus texts. Geoff, though quiet, moved in mysterious ways. Mike, forever discussing the impact of Ted Nugent on the music world, was very particular about his possessions and his Gibson Lcs Paul guitar was no exception. Next door lived the benevolent leaders of the Junior Dorm; Chris 57 Photo by D. Rankine Filled to capacity for the first time ever, Lonsdale ' s was bursting with vivacious person- alities. For anyone who cared to watch, the bottom floor provided endless entertainment. Tim Dewhurst, the resident prefect, seemed to have more problems keeping Dave Smoothy Stevenson in line than he did with the rest of the floor ' s inhabitants. Next door was the diligent room of Patrick Assu and Mark Olesen who, when not involved in rowing for the Varsity Eight, Mario Milner and Jim The G.H. Andersen, who could always find appropriate punishments for miscreants. From the Junior Dorm emerged such vibrant personalities as Cal Loof and his coho rts; among whom were Steve Shuman, remem- bered for his amusingly brilliant comments on almost any subject; Mike Assu, who enjoyed writing to his pen pals in China and Jason Chang, whose supply of food never seemed to run out. In Photo by I. Gillis the next section of the Junior Ebrm, one could find Justin Smith extolling the virtues of living in Minnesota to Ben Davis, who was at home in the shadow of the Space Needle. Andrew Nimmo, using his brute strength, could be found muscling his way to the front at meal times, while William Friedson, when not playing in the band, generally raised havoc wherever he went. The room closest to Mr. Bean ' s house was usually the tidiest, that is, except when day boys Harley Ware and Tom Seeger were present to give it some character. Dan Gawthrop was continually debating himself and Tom Torrie out of minor misdemeanours, while Scott Ridley practised his coxing voice, which could be heard from as far away as Copeman ' s House. Sean McColl, the House ' s Artoo-Deetoo, will be long remembered for his performance on House Music Night. Above the other two floors (in more ways than one) was the top floor, which, when not totally out of hand, was governed by the father-like hand of Frost Prioleau. Peter Olesen, when not facing some new major crisis, learned one major lesson over the year: that it is better to keep one ' s mouth shut and to be considered a fool than to open it and remove all doubt. Next door resided John Salt and Darrell Oswald, who, when not busy deodoriz- ing their room, tried in vain to keep their sanity intact until Closing Day. Descending the social scale, we come to a dormitory which could be simply described as a potpourri of Grade 10 ' s and ll ' s. Kerby Wong, when not plucking out tunes on the piano or the vibraphone, continuously preach- ed the Bible to Jack Devlin, a conscientious believer in loud music. The lower level of this dorm was inhabited by Peter Martin and John Bird, who failed in their attempts to appear studious. Con- tinuing down the hall, one would encounter the first of two Grade 10 dorms. In the first one, the upstairs suite housed the difficult pair of Ralph Lorens and Mike Nimmo, who succeeded in their attempts to be a general nuisance to all. Downstairs lived Norm Sewid whose outgoing personality and sunny disposition will be long remembered by all the juniors. With Norm lived Mark Kornell, whose favorite pastime was talking about his throngs of adoring females at home. The second Grade 10 dorm consisted of such rumbunctious characters as Darren Hughes, whose imaginative endeavours for Slave Day have not yet been avenged; and John Martin and Reigh North who, if not late for bed, would surely be counted on to disrupt prep periods. Last and not least came the grade nine dorm of Andrew McLean, Russell Dyson, Doug Torrie and Greg Lukenbill. Upstairs, Andrew could be found creating ruin throughout the House with his piercing shrieks, while Russell would offer food to any prefect who even considered the thought of punishing him for some evil wrongdoing. (His efforts were to no avail.) On the lower level, Doug could always be counted on to lend his toaster out to any starving passerby, while Greg occupied himself with thinking up new schemes to annoy Bertha, our loyal maid. All in all, the house was an impressive body this year. Due to the many house sponsored activities like Taco Night (which proudly instituted the taco as a regular meal at the School), trips to Victoria, a wiener roast, and a year long dominance in the Inter-House Challenge Shield competition, the morale in Lonsdale ' s remained high. Much credit for the well-being of the house must be given to Mr. Lane, Mr. Winslow and especially to Mr. Bean, whose long working hours and open mindedness were greatly appreciated. Finally, the boys should be congratulated on a fine year and at the same time encouraged to keep up the Lonsdale ' s tradition of spirit and determination in the years to come. 58 RIPLEY ' S HOUSE Back Row: (L. to R.) W. Birch, C. Smith, S. Sawchuk, S. Kaye, M. Clarke, J. Hayes, Geoff Last. 4th. Row: (L. to R.) L. Kaumeyer, M. Mushet, M. Howrigan, Gino Anderson, J. Barekman, C. Quinlan-Shaw, Gunnard Anderson, M. Thornborrozv, S. Duncan, A. Girotto. 3rd. Row: (L. to R.) J. Albert, P. Neilson, M. Lewall, J. Johnstone, P. Robinson, G. Last, M. Roenicke, D. Johnston, R. Albert, R. Eidsvik, D. Davies. 2nd. Row: (L. to R.) M. Gehue, M. von Schellwitz, R. Bolster, J. Forstrom, J. Schlick, J. Mead, E. Stepa, D. Watt, H. Hayward, S. Reynolds, R. Inoue. Seated: (L. to R.) S. Duyvewaardt, B. Bolster, R. Parr, D. Lund, S. McMullen, Mr. J. Gotthardt, Mr. J.S. Grey - Housemaster, Mr. R.L. Grass, C. Offereins, M. Thome, K. Sun, P. Postuk, D. Bowman. As a new year began for Ripley ' s it was evident that it would hold many surprises. The first Inter-House sport was the Around-the-Lake relay and, although Ripley ' s did not do quite as well as they wanted, they showed great enthus- iasm. The house then went on to win Junior Inter-House swimming and again, although the Seniors did not do quite as well, electricity was encountered wherever they went. This pattern was to be the general trend for Ripley ' s throughout the entire year as many soon found out. When the Junior boys (the grade eights and nines) were suddenly abandoned in the school at the beginning of September, they must have thought that the world was lost for now they were made to wear ties and also to make their beds. Imagine . . . making your bed! These catastrophes were soon overlooked however, for they soon became just some more of the boys. The Italian Stallion by which name Alberto Girotto was known, proved to suit him well for he gave the Prefects the toughest time he possibly could when it came to bedtime. As a matter of fact, the whole Junior Dorm always managed to stay up a little 59 longer than they were supposed to except when Shannon came around. The Blimp , as he was known to his room- mates, whose real name was Chris Smith, spent the year in a circular struggle with weight. He would diet one morning, buy food at Masons the same afternoon, eat it in the middle of the night and supposedly wake up starving. Jorge Albert, Geoff Last and Michael Howrigan were the tenants of the second room down the hall. They occupied it although many people visited it. Whenever some- one (a senior) wanted food, he could count on Wade Birch having a trunk full. As for the rest of the room, well, when they weren ' t covering up with killer, they were out riding bikes . The end room on the bottom floor was widely believed to be the senior room among the Ripley ' s Juniors. Larry Kaumeyer would tune in his antennae before going to bed every night and at the same time Pat Robinson would be mocking at the Sex Pistols. The grade tens could get away with almost anything. They even managed to get their bedtime changed to match that of the Grade ll ' s. This room set the pattern for the rest of the Juniors in the house and excelled in sports. Ryo Inoue brought home the laurels in academics and citizenship awards to make up for anything he may have lacked in athletics. The Odd Couple could well have been Jack Parr and Brad Bolster for they were as different as any two roommates could have been. Brad was the quiet one. Jack . . . well when he wasn ' t talking of Prince George he was talking of women - the one thing that Jack is good at - talking. Hewitt Hayward and Dylan Watt next door to Mark von Schellwitz had almost as many pictures of girls as Mark said he had girl friends. These two fellows were always ready to give their services for Shawnigan, Hewitt in Cross-Country and Dylan in the organization of the Shawnigan Regatta. David Bowman and Steve Duyvewaardt were quite a couple. Steve enjoyed women, water skiing, women, rugby and women. Dave, well he liked lifting weights and frequently dreamed of letters that he was certain would one day come. Peter Postuk, the day boy in the room, was an enthus- iastic rower. This showed when he led the House to a 2nd. place finish in the inter-house competition. Ken Sun and Steve Reynolds were known as quiet people. Both stood behind the House in whatever came up, which has come to be known as the Ripley ' s way . Calvin Offereins (Aardvark) and Dave Lund (Hollywood) were complete opposites. Calvin achieved enormous respect throughout both House and School. He deserved it. Dave was of a more easygoing disposition. Although he came back late in the year, he lost no time in sizing up the situation. He has always been an enthusiast in sports and a hard worker - some of the time. Shannon McMullen, Head of the House, shared his suite with Pat Halls from Lake ' s House to whom he was a tower of strength in academics. But there remains one man that was and will continue to be the strength behind Ripley ' s. This man, Mr. Grey, could be kind at one instant and stern at others. How he managed this remains his secret. It should be noted with care, however, that without him Ripley ' s would just be another House in the Shawnigan family. In closing, special thanks should be given to Mr. Gotthardt and Mr. Grass who helped in every way possible to run the House. Furthermore, all of us who remain for next year wish all the grade twelves in Ripley ' s success in both the near and distant future. While they were at Shawnigan Ripley ' s moulded them, and, we hope, has left them in a position to excel in whatever life holds for them. 60 HOUSE STANDINGS AT A GLANCE Senior Swimming Junior Swimming Around the Lake 1st. Tri-Weekly Fall 2nd. Tri-Weekly Fall Senior Rugby Sevens Junior Rugby Sevens Senior Cross Country Junior Cross Country Fall Term Exams 1st. Tri-Weekly Spring Senior Badminton Junior Badminton Squash Senior Reach-for-the-Top Junior Reach-for-the-Top Senior Skiing Junior Skiing 2nd. Tri-Weekly Spring Senior Basketball Junior Basketball Senior Soccer Junior Soccer Sen. Jun. Shooting 1st. Tri-Weekly Summer Golf Rowing 2nd. Tri-Weekly Summer Sailing Senior Field Hockey Junior Field Hockey Senior Tennis Junior Tennis Sen. Track and Field Jun. 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Maddoc 62 Photo by A. Drassinower Photo by A. Drassinower 63 Photo by A. Drassinower Photo by A. Drassinower 64 THE MIKADO Once again, a probing question that made itself evident as the school year began had to be over what musical production would be undertaken. Once finally decided upon, practices rolled along smoothly and the end result was a fine production of Gilbert and Sullivan ' s The Mikado . Enthusiastically and professionally produced by Mr. Joe Grey (who has been a driving force behind every musical production done here since the Boer War), 120 students from Shawnigan and Queen Margaret ' s Schools did a very admirable job in portraying the trials and tribulations of medieval Japanese society. The musical and orchestral end of the production was directed by Mrs. Sheila Sartini and Miss Heather Crook, who were very successful in synchronizing voices and music into one beautiful melodic sound. As has been customary over the years, first-rate performances were delivered by the leading char- acters: Brad Jones ' Nanki-Poo was a fine combina- tion of acting and singing, while Frost Prioleau ' s portrayal of the boisterous Mikado was a source of amusement for everyone. Christina Willing ' s stunning depiction of Yum- Yum was certainly one of the best performances given, and Heather Finnie was equal to the task with a splendid portrayal of the evil Katisha. If not remembered for his barbaric hairstyle or pigeon-toed stutter-step, Ian Cruse ' s Ko-Ko will always be thought of as the character who could get a laugh out of the audience with Photo by D. Rankine Photo by D. Rankine 65 every action. Rick Hemsworth ' s Pish-Tush (a noble lord) definitely demonstrated a flair for acting, while Richard Jacobs ' Pooh-Bah (Lord of the Treasury, Lord High Commissioner, Lord Mayor etc.) was so well done that Juniors are probably still pondering over who was who. Sally Broadbent gave a fine performance as Pitti-Sing, while Janet Grier ' s portrayal of the giggling and girlish Peep-Bo was well received. Behind the scenes, there were many groups who were instrumental in the creation of the production. Mr. Lance Bean ' s work on the scenery, Mr. Jim Findlay ' s make-up department, and many students who built the stage, organized props, and adjusted the lighting were vital in the final production. A very special thanks would also have to go to Miss Ann Holding and Mrs. Horace McClelland, for if their work in designing and making the very authentic costumes had not been possible, we would have surely had our own rendition of Oh, Calcutta. Indeed, it is a credit to all involved, for the musical succeeded both in bringing together and bringing out the various talents of the students of Shawnigan and Queen Margaret ' s School. A final thank you, and the most deserved, must go to Mr. Joe Grey, for he had the time and the energy to pull all the strings together and once again created a splendid production. Surely both Gilbert and Sullivan would have been pleased. Lionel D. Wild Photo by D. Rankine Photo by A. Drassinower 66 ARTS If environment is meaningful in contributing to the achievement of goals in a program of education then the Art Program owes much to the new facilities which were introduced at the beginning of this year. The third floor of the main building, formerly Groves ' House and derelict since 1968 was redesigned and refurnished as the new Art and Photography Department consisting of specific activity areas, studios and an exhibition gallery. The school maintenance department, under the supervision of Mr. Middleton and led by Mr. Roberts, had faithfully transformed into a reality the ideas and blue-prints of the architect, Mr. Hugh Wilkinson, and the result was a fully equipped facility which has become a focal point of creative talent in the school and an attractive showcase for many visitors to Shawnigan. It has been most encouraging to see students at every level taking advantage of the opportunity to work in pleasant surroundings, voluntarily using much of their leisure time to develop ideas which had originated in the classroom. The display area has provided the opportunity to maintain a perpetual exhibition of students ' work most o f which is behind glass and framed as the result of a kind donation by the San Francisco Foundation. The school is indeed grateful for the continued interest and support of the Foundation. 67 To coincide with the Graduation Ball we were able to mount an exhibition of art and crafts by members of the academic and domestic staff of the school. The exhibits included oil paintings, water- colors, macrame, leather work and some really fine pottery. We are grateful to the eighteen members of staff who gave us rare insight into their creative talent. The end of year exhibition formed a retro- spective look at the work produced by students during 1977-78 and featured a mini exhibition of work by guest artist Stan Nail, a former art teacher at Shawnigan. The grade 8 class, directed by Mrs. S.A. Reeve, produced especially fine work during the year based upon Indian designs, images and symbols. Their course has been notably enriched by the introduction of batik and macrame, skills in which many students have demonstrated exceptional tal- ent. One student, particularly, Hiroki Kato, dis- tinguished himself by being awarded the Junior Art Prize. The Art Activity class, organised by Mr. Mark Hobson, attracted a greater number of students than usual this year. The course enabled students to experiment in a variety of media that included lino-printing, clay-modelling, plaster-carving and acrylic painting. There have been impressive results: particularly outstanding was the work by Chris Paterson, Michael Thorne and Rick Wilson. In Grade 10 the results reflected vitality and enthusiasm from students who had spent half the year doing woodwork and the other half in the Art Room. Top marks in this grade went to Frank Benvin, James Manning, Mark Kornell and Kerby Wong. The standard of work in Grade 11 has been unusually high. In oil-painting significant progress was made by Alasdair Cunningham and Chris Wilson. In pencil drawing, Greg Dane produced outstanding work with Geoff Piddington and Bob Pollard being awarded higher marks in the final exam. In printing, excellent results were produced by Geoff Piddington, Bob Pollard, Mark Mordue and Marcus Barber; and David Lund surprised even himself with a striking monoprint of Soldiers on the March which won him first prize in the Cowichan Festival of the Arts. In assessing the year ' s work, Geoff Piddington was runner-up for the senior Art Prize with Chris Wilson taking the award for outstanding effort and progress. L.D.B. THE JAZZ ORCHESTRA Directed By Lance Bean FLUTE William Friedson GUITAR Malcolm Swann ELECTRIC BASS Bob Pollard ELECTRIC PIANO Paul McCulloch VIBRAPHONE Kerby Wong DRUMS Carl Wright SAXOPHONES Patrick MacLachlan Chris Crossfield Lionel Wild Paul Gorosh Lance Bean TROMBONES Dylan Watt Chris Winslow Derek Hyde-Lay TRUMPETS Bruce Pitt-Payne Graham Crane Reider Eidsvik Alistair Findlay Stephen Reynolds Steve Duyvewaardt Carl Asche John Johnstone THE BAND Empty chairs and music stands punctuated the ranks of musicians when the Jazz Orchestra first re-assembled on stage in September. Having said farewell to many key members who had graduated in June, we were left wondering whether the Big Band sound could be maintained with any degree of authenticity or whether a more diminutive label should be adopted. Vacant spaces became occupied gradually as instruments and orchestrations were re-shuffled and six newcomers were welcomed gratefully into the various sections. By the end of the Fall Term the band was at full strength. A new and dynamic sound began to emanate from within the Assembly Hall. Chris Crossfield had made a successful summer transition from flute to alto saxophone; Paul Gorosh had renewed his acquaintance with the tenor saxophone and had mastered the art of staying awake; William Friedson had made an important decision and was seen to emerge from the reeds using the flute as his vehicle. Steve Duyvewaardt, Carl Asche and John Johnstone added weight and warmth to balance the trumpet 68 line and Kerby Wong plugged into an already super-charged rhythm section on the vibraphone. Musicians were hastily tailored to fit the remaining black and gold band uniforms and we were ready to perform our first concert for the school. Concerts have been minimal in number this year and we certainly would have welcomed more opportunity to travel and to present our brand of music to a wider public. The experience of performing in new territory is one of immense satisfaction which provides valuable incentives dur- ing weeks of preparation. It was a particular pleasure, however, to be able to give return concerts this year at the Empress Hotel, at the Mayfair Mall in Victoria, the Duncan Mall and at the village carnival held annually in Shawnigan Lake. The band recently contributed to raise almost $1000.00 by focusing attention upon the sale of raffle tickets at local shopping malls. The highlight of the band program was undoubt- edly the clinic and concert given by top U.S. trombonist Bill Watrous in the School Hall on 18 February. Watrous directed a fine rehearsal with our own students in the morning; conducted an open clinic for the afternoon session and joined the Jazz Orchestra for a special up-tempo feature during the evening concert. The rhythm section, particularly, distinguished itself by backing this superlative musician through one chorus after another in an extended solo which incidently, was a departure from what had been rehearsed. Con- sidering the fact that Bill Watrous has been voted Most outstanding Jazz Musician for the fourth consecutive year, the performance represented an achievement of which the whole band should indeed feel proud. Improvisation has been a vital element in all creative arts. The ability by some students to develop this aspect of their music has enabled the band to be more ambitious in its selection of program material. Fine solos have been heard from those who have been featured on a regular basis throughout the year: Bruce Pitt-Payne and Graham Crane on trumpet, Kerby Wong on vibes and Malcolm Swann, whose versatile approach on guitar deserves special mention. The Rock Band has established a platform and a voice with some irregularity but mainly through the dedication and enthusiasm of Bob Pollard. Performances were given another dimension as the ingenuity of an electronics expert transformed familiar faces into masks of every color at the throw of a switch. Overall, the year has been a significant milestone in the band ' s development with the effect of accumulated experience being much in evidence. The sounds produced represent many hours of practice to which all members of the Jazz Orch- estra have made an individual contribution. That contribution, in turn, is readily appreciated by each member. In conclusion we should like to pay tribute to one of the band ' s founder-members who graduates from Shawnigan this year. Drummer, Carl Wright, has given four years of dedicated service to the music program in which he has not only sustained an active enthusiasm but, in so many ways, has proved to be a driving force upon which others have been able to depend. His contribution to the success of the Jazz Orchestra has been major in its influence. We wish him every possible success in his future career. L.D.B. Photo by G.L. Anderson 69 SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHY The highlight of the year was the removal of the photo club facilities from the Hobbies Building to the new darkrooms and studios in the main building. This improvement in physical surroundings is described elsewhere in this book. Concerning the creative aspects of students in Senior Photo, much credit must go to those whose examples of superior talent in design and composition now adorn the exhibition lobby on the main building ' s third floor. Don Rankine and Abraham Drassinower, in particular, are two whose artistry in colour and black and white is truly outstanding. Rankine ' s prints have taken awards in the past and more recently Drassinower won a first prize in a photo contest exhibition sponsored by Simon Fraser University. Colour printing, under the leadership of Rankine, is now routine work for many stu dents. New designs and expressions in high-contrast black and white appear almost daily and there is no doubt that the sheer pleasure of working in modern and well-equipped facilities has had a great impact on all who enjoy photography and make a serious effort in this very expressive art form. J.G. Photo by R. Ming Photo by PI. Ming JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHY It actually happened! We moved into the new photography facility within a month of returning from the Christmas holidays. Already memories of chipping ice off the stop bath, and filtering rat droppings from the photo-flo, are fading as rapidly as an unfixed print; and, along with the rigors of primordial photography, we have had to leave all excuses for poor photographs behind in the hobbies building. We can now mix chemicals with hot and cold running water, and in the daylight, too. Negatives hang to dry in a dust - free closet, and seven students can print pictures simultaneously. Long may it last! Junior photography continues to flourish and two groups, under the supervision of Mr. Lane and Don Rankine, keep the facilities busy on Monday and Friday afternoons. Most of the junior members spend much of their time mastering the basics of developing and printing, which require practice and great attention to detail. This year, three students have been particularly enthusiastic, and I should like to commend Pat Assu and James Manning for progressing very well as beginners. Richard Ming has produced superb pictures, and in his second year of photography, is now experimenting with colour printing techniques from transparencies. Well done! It has been a very exciting year, and we look forward to many more in our new darkrooms. S.A.S.L. 70 THE SCIENCE TRIP Forty-four physics and chemistry students visited Washington State in early May on an expedition designed to be an integral part of the students ' science courses. Organized by Mr. Lane, assisted by Dr. Reeve, the trip was a great success, thanks to the interest of the students and the kind hospitality of the hosts at each facility we visited. Our first visit was to Tri-Cities in S.E. Washing- ton. Here we spent a full day on the E.R.D.A. reservation visiting a nearly-completed fast breeder nuclear reactor and a working nuclear reactor which supplies enough power to keep Seattle operating! This area once supported nine reactors in the ' fifties when the United States had an intensive programme to generate Plutonium for weapons purposes. These reactors are now idle as sufficient Plutonium has been produced to arm war-heads throughout the country. After a long day in the heat of this sagebrush country, we were all very keen to accept Dr. Ellner ' s very kind offer of dinner and a move — a most generous gesture which all appreciated immensely. The following day we drove to Olympia and were shown around the Olympia brewery. After- wards, while the staff sampled the products, the students bought up most of the stock in the gift shop! One of the senior brewmasters then enter- tained questions from the Grade 12 chemistry students. Early next morning we visited the Asarco copper smelter where all phases of the smelting and refining processes could be clearly viewed. The vast size of the smelter, where 10-ton loads of molten copper at 1500°C. are handled in huge ladles, is in marked contrast to the sterile cleanliness of the brewery. That afternoon we visited McChord Air Force Base. For some, the highlight of McChord was the $1.15 lunch. Where else can one eat Cornish game hen, vegetables, soup, pie, ice cream, pop, coffee, and then the same all over again 2 or 3 times for that price?! For most, though, even that was surpassed by the fascination of visiting the avionics workshops, the simulator mock-ups, and especially the fighter line where an F-106 Dart was on display. No part of the 1500 m.p.h. projectile was left untouched by the admiring hands of the visitors! That evening we visited the Laserium display in Seattle, where a Krypton gas laser described patterns of every imaginable shape in time to the music of the latest rock stars. Next morning we returned to the Science Centre and some of the physics students engaged in Starlab where an informal astronomy lecture was given in the small planetarium. After lunch we left Seattle and visited the Boeing 747 plant in Everett, where the monstrous jumbo jets are built in the world ' s most capacious building (with 43 acres of floor space!). That night we returned to school. Most were tired, but generally all felt that the time had been well spent, and we are now a little wiser about the industrial processes and the relationship of our science courses to those processes in the world around us. S.A.S.L. LIBRARY CLUB We didn ' t have a target but our score was some three-hundred new volumes processed onto the shelves this year. At the time of writing we hope to reject at least that number of old timers. This, of course, means zero growth in terms of book volume. In order to mitigate the fact of no growth a Spider plant, or more properly a Spider- wort plant (possibly Tradescantia) was introduced to the environment. It proved to be a mal- content and the suggestions as to its present whereabouts have been many. The rafters have been thoroughly checked. Under the benevolent, albeit eagle, eye of Paul Yu, senior library assistant, the often monotonous but challenging work involved in the library has progressed well. It has been muted that partici- pation in this activity is infinitely preferable to that offered by work divisions. Not so. The prerequisites for joining this particular crew also include muscle of all kinds, to say nothing of the often observable ability to appear engrossed in shelf reading whilst in fact being fast asleep. Standing up of course. We are work horses. Our magazine subscriptions have grown to fifty and the demand for paperbacks continues undimin- ished. Festina Lente is our motto. To have every book correctly shelved and each catalogue card in its proper place is our ideal. To see the magazines precisely arrayed and the newspapers carefully folded is our objective. But the reality corresponds to our understanding of what a library is all about. A place of much human activity, reflecting absorp- tion and forget fulness. It is an exciting place in which to work, offering, as it does to all, the chance both to find and lose oneself. The librarian ' s thanks to Paul, Kirk, David, Brad, John, Jim, Richard, Graeme, Todd, Pat, Marty, Jeff and Trevor. B.B. 72 OUTDOORS PROGRAMME The main objectives of the Outdoors Activity are to expose our boys to the many and varied recreational uses of the wilderness areas available; to teach them the skills necessary to enjoy these areas in a safe, comfortable manner and to familiarize them with the procedures involved in planning a successful outing and sharing it with others. This activity is fortunate to have as its directors two staff members, Mr. M.A. Hobson and Dr. R.S. Reeve, who, with assistance from Mr. D.K. Nicholls, share the work load with common enthusiasm and philosophy. Mr. Hobson, who teaches science in the junior grades, is a very experienced outdoorsman. His avid interest in the outdoors was fostered by his parents, continued at Shawnigan and further developed at the University of Victoria. There, as President of the Outdoors Club, he attained a considerable knowledge of Vancouver Island ' s back country, which has proven invaluable in planning recent trips. He spent the past five summers working as a naturalist with both the Provincial and National Parks Branches in the Campbell River area, and recently completed an exciting seven month safari across the African continent. Dr. R.S. Reeve, the school ' s chemistry teacher, has for many years been a keen enthusiast for the outdoors, enjoying wilderness areas in B.C., Ontario and Quebec. He recently compiled an intensive three week course on wilderness leadership at the Strathcona Park Outdoor Education Centre. There, he learned skills in mountaineering, rock-climbing, white water canoeing, kayaking and west coast survival. One of the highlights of the course was a three day expedition to climb Elkhorn Mountain (elev. 7,191 ' ), the second highest peak on Vancouver Island. The program is divided into the junior level with boys in Grades 8, 9, and 10 under Mr. Hobson ' s attention and the senior level, Grades 11 and 12 with Dr. Reeve. At the junior level, the boys are introduced to as many aspects of the outdoors as time, equipment and weather permit through day hikes, overnight camps and weekend trips. The first event of the year is a four day campout for the entire Grade 8 class which gives many boys their first encounter with typical west coast wilderness and helps them to become acquainted with each other. The remainder of the year is spent with the boys enrolled in the outdoors activity. They are shown the skills involved in canoe safety, hiking and camping, cross country skiing and wilderness survival. At every opportunity the boys learn to appreciate the forest through a naturalist ' s eyes as Mr. Hobson points out interesting examples of the flora and fauna that abound around them. In the senior program, the boys are exposed to outdoor skills as in the junior level as well as first aid, wilderness navigation, equipment repair and rock climbing. For each trip taken, the boys involved participate in every aspect of the trip from equipment preparation, route selection, and planning the menu, to the inevitable clean-up and care of equipment back at the school. Outings are limited to groups of 8 in order to maximize the learning experience and boys are observed for indications of leadership capabilities. Individuals showing such promise receive extra guidance and in the last term of the year may have the opportunity to plan and lead a trip themselves. In the first term this year, weekend trips were taken to the Elk River Valley in Strathcona Park, the Cowichan River Trail, the Chemainus River Wilderness Park, Heather Mountain and some caves near Gordon River, with day hikes to nearby Mount Baldy, Koksilah River and Sansum Narrows. The activity also has projects planned and underway at the school. Last year the building of an obstacle course was begun, and a recently acquired canoe will permit the manufacture of new fibreglass canoes in the future. M.A.H. 73 Photo by R. Maddocks SAILING Due to the acquisition of three Lasers last summer, sailing has become an increasingly pop- ular activity and a record number of boys were enrolled in the programme this year. As an extra attraction each Friday (weather permitting) a dozen or more girls from Q.M.S. under the direction of Miss Holding joined our outings. Often wind and point of compass became of secondary importance to the afternoon ' s socializing, but all agreed that the combination of sailing plus an afternoon with Q.M.S. was an unbeatable combin- ation. The highlights of this years program were the two major Regattas in the summer term: the Independent Schools ' held at Brentwood and the other being the Rogers ' cup which we hosted, having won it last year. In spite of the record number of boys involved in the sailing program this year, we did not fare as well in these competitions as in the previous year. In the Independent School Regatta we conceded a narrow second place to Brentwood, though on the individual level we had the best sailor in Dave Marjoribanks, the Captain of the team. In the Rogers ' cup it was a repeat performance when our captain took the first individual position but lost out in the team standings in the end. Individually we had some very good sailors both in the senior and junior levels, but we lacked the experience and depth at the team level, especially since all races were run in the Laser division which to us is still a fairly recent innovation. Nevertheless, as a group we managed to sail more this year than ever before, because of the larger number of boats available to us; and, with a number of very promising juniors in the ranks the outlook for the future is bright. The club was fortunate this year to have as its Captain Dave Marjoribanks, who hardly let an opportunity pass without immersing himself totally in the elements (keeping a spare set of clothing at the ready). The club is now well under way in establishing a comprehensive program which includes training in the Flying Junior class in the elementary skills, progressing from there to the more advanced racing techniques in Lasers, and we look forward to the purchase of another Laser this summer. R.L.G. Photo by I. Gillis 74 SKI WEEK Once again Ski Week was held at Manning Park through the courtesy and cooperation of the Parks Branch and Mr. Alan Campbell and his staff. Their help is now traditional but it is no less appreciated because we have come to anticipate it. This year, for the first time, nearly the whole school — 246 boys — were together at the same resort. Indeed, it took a convoy of five Coach Lines buses and two school vehicles to move them. For a considerable number this was their first ski week since this event was cancelled last year due to lack of snow. To supervise, ten of the teaching staff and several domestic staff went along. All in all a major logistical undertaking. In addition, we were fortunate to have once again the help of Mr. Thiessen, governor, friend, and enthusiastic supporter throughout all ski weeks since their inception. Two distinctive features of Ski Week - 1978 were the appearance of cross-country skiing and an inter-house skiing competition. The cross-country skiers used the new equipment (twelve sets of skis and poles and twenty pairs of boots) kindly donated by Mr. Pletsch, a parent. Eleven boys who wanted to combine the new sport with their interest in the outdoors even went so far as to camp out for a night in sub-zero temperatures. They were accompanied in this successful enterprise by Dr. Reeve and Mr. Hobson. All felt the expedition to be both an exhilarating and a valuable experience even if putting on frozen clothing the following morning was far from pleasant. The interhouse skiing was held at both the senior and junior levels. The results of this, tabulated below, were useful in deciding upon the thirteen boys who made up the school ' s ski team to compete against other independent schools at Whistler Mountain at the end of ski week. Individual Winners Interhouse Skiing Results Senior Senior 1. Frost Prioleau 2. John Forstrom Junior 1. Dean Johnston 2. Reider Eidsvik 3. Jeffrey Phillips 3. Wade Birch 4. David Lund 4. Timothy Pletsch 5. David Marjoribanks 5. Darren Hughes Mr. Grey ' s organization, ideal weather conditions, the almost complete absence of injuries and the high standard of skiing combined to make Ski Week - 1978, in the minds of many, the best to date. G.L.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ripley ' s Lonsdale ' s Lake ' s Groves ' 202.45 203.05 206.85 207.95 Copeman ' s 223.45 1. Ripley ' s 2. Groves 3. Lonsdale ' s 4. Lake ' s 5. Copeman ' s Junior 198.30 207.20 211.35 216.45 221.70 WHISTLER MOUNTAIN - POST SCRIPT On the basis of individual performance during the Inter-House competition, the Ski Team consisting of six juniors and seven seniors departed Manning Park on Thursday afternoon. After a strenuous five hour drive they arrived at Whistler Mountain and were comfortably lodged for the weekend thanks to the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. D.I.Johnston and Mr. R.T. Lynn. Friday morning saw everyone on the slopes for an early start in preparation for next day ' s meet as well as familiarization with the Mountain for those who had never skied there before. The 6:00 a.m. awakening by Mr. Grass on Saturday morning was perhaps the most unpopular feature of the weekend, but it was necessitated by the expected long line-ups at the bottom of the hill and the hoped for early start of the meet on Saturday. Owing to conflicting events at Whistler however, we were unable to get under way until 1:00 p.m. As a result of a rather diminished field of entries — aside from Shawnigan only York House School and St. George ' s made a showing — the meet was limited to a single Slalom course. Due to time limitations it was decided to give each entrant three runs at the course, counting the total of the best two runs. The best overall times for the course belonged to our own Frost Prioleau, however, the best team position had to be conceded to St. George ' s School. A number of bad spills and missed gates rather than poor skiing accounted for our 2nd place finish behind St. George ' s, leaving York House in 3rd place. Perhaps best remembered of the weekend, will be the generosity of our hosts and the many sumptuous feasts provided after a long and arduous day on the slopes. R.L.G. 75 GOURMET Photo by R. Maddocks Photo by R. Maddocks RIFLE CLUB 1977-1978 The rifle club had only a fair year inasmuch as this was my first year as club secretary. Consequently, I had the feeling that my inexperience and lack of knowledge has held the club back. Nevertheless we had between 40 - 50 members each term and of this number 20 have earned their Bronze, 13 their Silver, and 5 their Gold patches for shooting in the prone position. The interhouse shooting competition was won by Groves ' House at both the Senior and Junior levels. Finally, the individual trophy was won by Marcus Barber, also of Groves ' House, for the second year in a row with a score of 199 out of 200. R.A.H. 76 PANCAKE GREEZE Photo by R. Maddocks THE DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club had a disappointing year. Our main problem was a lack of adequate numbers. We have to compete with many other attractive activities, and this year we faced a Musical, which was formidable competition indeed. Shawnigan has a well-established tradition of successful Musicals, while it has been some time since there was a major dramatic production, so we had no prestige or tradition to attract members. This meant that very few students joined Drama at the beginning of the year, and so, with no girls available to join in any production we might attempt, our choice of plays was very limited. However, we did some promising Drama workshops involving Mime and Improvisation, and began rehearsing a one-act play called Refund , which we hoped would be ready to present to the School at Christmas. As things turned out, it wasn ' t ready. We lost a lot of rehearsal time to exams, and as most of our cast were in the choir, which was also performing that night, we could not even fit in a Dress Rehearsal. It was, therefore, with some trepidation that I waited backstage for the choir to finish. Two minutes to curtain. What would happen? The worst happened. The cast was very nervous and flustered by the rush to get backstage, and one of them blanked completely when he came on. Unable to remember his line, he blurted out another one from the middle of the play and started an hysterical panic from which we never recovered. Only Richard Carruthers emerged from the debacle with credit; he kept his head and tried to get things back on track. The others floundered about in confusion, improvising unfunny stage business and speaking other people ' s lines. Fortunately, they remembered even fewer of these than they did of their own, so the torment was mercifully brief. Photo by R. Maddocks The worst result of Refund was a loss of confidence among some of the club members. Other plays were rehearsed and could have been presented, but none was. This was not entirely due to lack of confidence, but also to a lack of suitable dates. What with The Mikado in the Spring Term, Grad and the exams in the Summer, time was at a premium. One play was particularly promising and I was sorry it didn ' t get to the stage. Next year we intend to attempt a major production, to be put on in the second term. This should attract plenty of enthusiastic members, and its success should establish Drama as a worthwhile and enjoyable activity for the future. There is no reason why a school with our supply of talent shoidd not have a Drama Club whose productions are as successful as those of the Band or the Musical. Our objective now is to ensure that this happens. R.P.S. 77 i ? Photo by R. Ming Photo by R. Ming Photo by R. Ming SHAWNIGAN CO-ORDINATED PROGRAMME Disappointment was acute at the School this year at the demise of Strathcona Girls ' School. We had had a very happy relationship with Strathie for a number of years as countless Old Boys will agree. At the beginning of this year, negotiations were begun with Queen Margaret ' s School of Duncan and St. Margaret ' s School of Victoria to ascertain if a cooperative program was possible that would be restricted to a weekly game of Badminton, a sailing session and participation in a musical. The weekend void was thoughtfully improved by the girls of St. Margaret ' s who started coming to Saturday evening shows and sometimes to Saturday and Sunday afternoon sports and activities. Dances have been held both here and at the Girls ' Schools. The first dance was an afternoon dance with QMS followed by a disco dance held at Shawnigan with QMS as our guests. Other dances followed including a special hosted by Shawnigan and featuring the band Tank. Thanks are in order to the Girls ' Schools who have helped keep life at Shawnigan ' Civilized. ' J.S.G. 78 WOODWORK SHOP The workshop has remained busy throughout the year, being used by over one hundred and sixty-five boys. The most popular item built at the beginning of the year was the lock box, thou- sands of which were built and now grace the study dorms. We were fortunate enough to obtain a new variable-speed wood lathe with the kind assistance of Mrs. Hayes. This new piece of equipment has doubled the wood turning output and has proven to be one of the most popular machines. Bruce Wild managed to make at least a dozen items closely followed in numbers by James Manning. Clock building has been popular and C. Paterson, M. Mordue, M. Evans, M. Barlow, D. Schieldrop and G. Piddington all built timepieces. each one different and beautifully made. A vote of thanks must go to Mr. Magee who donated two solid laminated maple birch tops, a most useful addition to the workshop. Several fine projects have been made and to mention a few — F. Benvin an excellent gun cabinet; the Smart brothers - record cabinets; wire racks by Geoff Last, J. Devlin, M. Nimmo and S. Ridley. Skate boards were also a very popular item and several juniors followed the fine examples made by P. Wilkinson and J. Hipwell. J. Hayes started the salt and pepper craze and many excellent sets will soon grace dining tables. We look forward to the addition of some new equipment this coming year thereby enabling us to do even better work. R.C. THE LIGHTER SIDE Pull up your socks and stop complaining about having to play rugby. ' Of course you can have anything you like. 79 81 THE GRADUATION BALL Graduation to all of us is a very important event in our lives. This year has certainly proved to be no exception and as a result of a combined class effort I feel that Shawnigan produced the best graduation ball the school has seen in many years. I cannot begin to single out the particular participants; for everyone who was involved gave of their best. This includes everyone from the ladies in the kitchen to the Headmaster himself. Our theme this year was the roaring twenties and it proved to be a success. To produce the ball the Grad Class did not feel that taking money from the boys ' bank was appropriate. For this reason the class came up with some rather exciting ideas for raising money. Some undertook to remodel some of the classrooms; others to cut and split wood. In addition, we continued the tradition of pie day , slave day , and added a new event in the form of a swim-a-thon . The result of these events gave the graduation class about $3,500.00 to work with. With this money we were able to hire two bands, both of which fitted into our theme perfectly. Following the formal events on the Friday evening the class moved down to Victoria where we had our after Grad party. This was also very successful and was highlighted by the arrival of Kentucky Fried Chicken. All in all, I believe everything was a great success and we hope that future classes will be able to have such an enjoyable time as we had. DANCE COMMITTEE This year must have been the most outstanding of all for dances. Under the leadership of Carl Wright and David Tranter a total of thirteen dances were fitted into the school ' s schedule of events, three of which were dances with live bands, the others being disco ' s. Actually, it was quite amazing to have so many dances in one year when one remembers that Strathcona Lodge School closed down. This year we had to develop new relation- ships with Queen Margaret ' s School in Duncan and St. Margaret ' s School in Victoria. We are proud that the dances this year were one of the major money makers of the year for the Grad weekend. On the whole, it has been very successful as far as dances are concerned. They have been excellent as a means of getting the school together with other girls ' schools and in forming strong relationships which hopefully will last as long as the schools do. David Stremic 82 Un Homme. Un homme: c ' est la personnification parfaite de la sincerite, un certificat d ' authenticite, integrite sans fin, loyaute sans question, verite sans doute. II a une energie morale gigantesque, une perseverance infinie, justice instinctive, Constance sans cesse, honneur sans prix. II est doux avec les femmes; c ' est une douceur incroyable, aimable, charmant, et honorable. Un homme est digne de confiance. La stabilite de sa parole est totalement incontestable. vraie, juste, et veritable. II est ingenieux, subtil, habile, et penetrant. II est sensible mais fort, energique, decide, resolu. Un homme sait qu ' il est un homme. Et un homme peut etre fier de lui-meme; fier, orgueilleux, et arrogant. Un homme est juste comme un juge, honorable comme un roi, doux comme un enfant, astucieux comme un renard, fort comme un ours, arrogant comme un prince, loyal comme un chien, et diplomatique comme un ambassadeur. Un homme est un homme et il n ' est qu ' un homme. Abe Drassinower Grade 11 LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS Sur la Plage. Des belles qui glissent sur le sable, Des jambes spacieuses qui appellent aux autres, Des soeurs qui se frottent bien de l ' huile, Des maillots tendus, Des poitrines illuminees, Une femme, a poil, se stationne devant la mer; La beaute se deshabille, doucement. Des enfants qui jouent leurs jeux joyeux, Quelques-uns s ' arrosent, d ' autres plongent. Plouf ! Un pere qui s ' appuie contre sa femme, Un couple qui se coince, au naturel. Un matelot pense a chasser des requins, Un esprit perdu chasse des jeunes filles, Un gros se plante dans le sable, Des voisins se couchent, fatigues. Un mari qui se bronze, une femme qui se brule, Un fils qui reste immobile comme un politicien, Un miserable qui se renverse comme un crepe, Au soleil, un vieillard qui s ' expose. Un general qui se traine comme un morse enorme, Des belles-meres qui se vautrent comme des hippopotames, Des vaches qui se jettent dans une foule de colombes, Une jeune fille qui trouve la salete d ' un chien poilu, Des sardines qui nagent dans une mer de corps. Une confusion d ' idees, Un embouteillage de personnes; Un collage heureux de refugies de la grande cite. Malcolm Swann Grade 11 83 Photo by S. Lane 84 OF HISTORICAL INTEREST. The editors believe that the Stag is first and foremost an historical record of the school. Accordingly, these articles from the Newsletter have been reprinted because they may be of interest in the years to come. THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS SUPPORT ACT It is probable that 1978 will be remembered as the year in which the independent schools of the province passed a milestone in their history. The provincial legislature passed Bill 33 which, after receiving Royal Assent, became law as the Indepen- dent Schools Support Act. The new act recognizes two categories of inde- pendent schools and Shawnigan has applied for and received recognition in both of these. Thus the school is now in anticipation of receiving financial assistance from the province proportional to the number of students at the school who are either Canadian citizens or landed immigrants resident in B.C. Had passage of this act been delayed for any reason it would — with a fortuitous twist — have meant even more to Shawnigan since Royal Assent might then have been given by an old boy, Brigadier H.P. Bell-Irving, the new Lieutenant- Governor of this province. G.L.A. ACADEMIC KUDOS Each year a number of boys in the senior school write one or more of three external examinations which are mandatory for those seeking entrance to colleges or universities in the United States. These tests are the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, the Scholastic Aptitude Test itself and the Achievement Tests. In October, 1977 Frost Prioleau from Piedmont, California and David Smart of Nanaimo, B.C. wrote the PSAT with the result that Frost scored in the 94th. percentile and received a Letter of Commendation. Thus he was selected for distinction as one of about 35,000 students out of more than a million who wrote. David Smart reached 99th. percentile on the same test and, had he been an American citizen, this would beyond doubt have enabled him to receive a substantial National Merit Scholarship. David also obtained scores in the 99th. percentile on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, matching those obtained earlier by Timothy Dewhurst from Edmonton, Alberta. The Achievement Tests evaluate a student ' s knowledge in specific subjects. In 1976-77, the Head of School, Matthew Arrott, who is now studying at Harvard University, obtained a score in the 92nd. percentile in his Mathematics test. In this year ' s graduating class Timothy Dewhurst reached the 97th. percentile in the same test. J.G. NEW ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPLEX The success of man ' s struggle for existence has depended on defeating a great variety of foes: infectious disease, wild animals, hunger, and encroaching pests. At times our success demanded the elimination of the adversary, at other times the task became one of retreating before an advancing enemy. The latter may well characterize the movement, in early January 1978, of the Art and Photography activities from quarters in the old Hobbies Building to new and truly beautiful spaces in the Main School Building, thus abandoning the former facilities to an increasingly belligerent population of rats. A complete renovation of the attic in the Big School (the former Groves House) was carried out and has provided not only increased floor space but well lighted and heated, pleasant areas where students, often on an individual basis, may develop and pursue their artistic talents: silk screening, colour photography, oil painting, lino-cutting, sculpturing, black and white photography, framing, matte-cutting, macrame, and many individual projects which, although perhaps difficult to define, play a very important role in our School Programme. A carpeted exhibition area is also provided in which students and visitors may enjoy a wide sampling of truly excellent art work by our boys. The basic design of the Art Complex was done by Mr. Hugh Wilkinson in close consultation with those in charge of Art and Photography while the actual construction was carried out by the School Maintenance Staff and what has emerged is not only a tribute to the School, but also a great incentive to the many students whose interests lie in the Fine and Creative Arts, and is indeed a far cry from former hardships of faulty furnaces, arctic atmospheres, dingy dampness, and roaming rodents. J.G. 85 A PROVINCIAL HONOUR CIVILISATION 12 Shawnigan was both proud and happy to hear the announcement from Ottawa that a former old boy, Brigadier Henry Pybus Bell-Irving, had been appointed Lieutenant-Governor of British Colum- bia. Henry Budge Bell-Irving was a Shawnigan boy from 1924 until 1927 at which time he left for Loretto in Scotland. During the war he served in the Seaforth Highlanders and with the 8th Army in Sicily being awarded a Distinguished Service Order. All three of Brigadier Bell-Irving ' s sons — Hal (1960-63), Roderick (1961-67) and Donald (1963-65) — are numbered among our former students as, indeed, are two others of this well- known B.C. family, Ian Malcolm (1931-35) and Richard Morris (1928-34). G.L.A. CORRECTIVE ENGLISH Four years ago Shawnigan responded to the general criticism that secondary school students do not read or write well. At that time extra English classes were scheduled for the second stream grade eights, nines, and tens. Originally these classes were termed ' remedial ' but upon realizing the educa- tional definition of ' remedial ' the classes have been more accurately termed ' corrective ' . A remedial program diagnoses severe learning problems and prescribes highly individualized teaching. A correc- tive program provides in class, sequential lessons leading towards the mastery of unlearned skills. The present Corrective English classes begin with a thorough review of sounds and their variant spellings. Classes progress to the study of words (syllabication, derivatives, meanings, context and the use of the dictionary), and to the study of grammar. All these lessons are designed to improve the quality of the students ' written sentences and to increase their comprehension of sentences that are read. In addition to the above, the grade ten class is taught to establish a purpose for reading, to extract only the information required to meet that purpose and to wr-ite that information into coher- ent paragraphs. Shawnigan hopes that the Corrective English classes coupled with the boys ' desire to improve will help to prepare them for senior and post- secondary school education. S.A.R. Many of our readers will have seen Kenneth Clark ' s Civilisation series on television. To them it will be of interest to know that a course developed around this T.V. series is now offered at Shawnigan. This is the second year of the program which attracted seventeen students including two girls from Strathcona last year and has twenty-four boys enrolled this year. Kenneth Clark ' s B.B.C. series stresses the artistic and cultural achievements of man in Western Civilisation but at Shawnigan we go one step further to make the course even more challenging than the Department of Education intended. Clark ' s thirteen T.V. programs are augmented by an equal number produced by Dr. Jacob Bronowski in his Ascent of Man Series. These complement the Clark series by focusing on the history of thought and ideas, in a word, the process behind the visual accomplishments of which Clark speaks. Room 21 in the classroom block has become the civilised room. We now enjoy our own 3 i video cassette recorder. In addition Room 21 also has facilities for showing slides and a bank of several hundred has already been built up. G.L.A. GEOLOGY 12 Geology 12 is a new course in the sciences, dealing with a topic of paramount interest to residents of B.C. since this province ' s history and economic development have been closely associated with its Geology and the resultant mining industry. The course deals with geological process, continental drift, volcanism, earthquakes, oceanography, mineral analysis and resources, erosion of the landscape by glaciation, running water as well as mountain building and the associated effects. Historical geology is covered by the study of fossil records with particular reference to our own western region. As this is a new program this year, we are only just beginning to build up a collection of rock and mineral samples and fossil specimens. It goes without saying that any help we could get through donations of spare samples, odd minerals, rocks, etc., would be greatly appreciated. The response to the course has been gratifying with an initial enrolment of 14 Grade 12 boys. We hope to continue making this an integral part of our curriculum in the future. R.L.G. 86 f (V s 19 It tP 4 al ik 4 ? ,ft h tk O . , ° . « c  i ■ ?•- e A ° S 87 THE GRADUATING CLASS 1978 PETER OLESEN As Head Boy this year, Pete has done a great job. Moreover, while burdened with the responsibilities and the duties that go with the Head of School, he has been able to excel in other areas as well. In Rugby his aggressive style of play earned him a starting position on the First XV for two years, as well as a school colours tie. He also played for two years on the Senior Basketball Team, rowed in the Four on the European Tour, played an outstanding game of Squash, and exhibited talent with a grass hockey stick as well as being a member of the school track and field team. In addition, he has earned school colours in academics. In drama his brilliant, sparkling performance as a Japanese rock in the Mikado will long be remembered as will his many unsuccessful attempts at humour. We thank Pete for what he has been at this School and wish him success and happiness in his future years. A LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Shawnigan is an institution totally dedicated to the development of young men. The school ' s genuine concern for each boy and the unfailing interest of the staff makes this dedication a reality. At Shawnigan there is an unusually large number of areas in which an individual can participate and excel. Yet, in order to profit from these opportunities, a boy must be willing to take full advantage of all the opportunities offered. As is always true, if a student at Shawnigan does his best in all he attempts, he will be prouder and more confident in himself. This alone will stand him in good stead upon leaving high school. To those returning next year and all new boys the best advice that I can offer is to get involved, and, in so doing, you will find yourself getting an education, which can be found in few schools. It is due to the staff of Shawnigan that the ideal started by C.W. Lonsdale, the founder of the school, has continued and flourished. In particular, during the past five years, several men have earned our respect. Mr. McClelland, as Headmaster for the past four years, has had a lasting effect upon myself as Head of School and the remainder of the Grad Class. Mr. Hyde-Lay ' s stamina and interest are responsible for keeping Shawnigan healthy and helping us to realize our athletic potential. In addition, the housemasters ' concern and interest for us and in us are responsible for the well-being of all the boys in the School. Finally, I should like to thank my parents for the many sacrifices which both have made in order to keep me at Shawnigan. The Graduating Class of 1978 and especially the school prefects, can be proud of their many accomplishments during this past year. On behalf of my class I would like to express our appreciation to the school and our gratitude to it for having made available to us an education from which so many have gained so much. Peter Olesen Head of School 88 JIM ANDERSEN Jim Andersen is a five year veteran. During this time he has attained a formidable reputation as a coxswain in both house and school regattas. A member of two European Summer Tours, Jim kept himself in good shape by running to Strath in the early mornings, starting at 5 and returning at 7. The actual run however, took only half an hour. Stretch was active in both musicals and the Visual Arts Society. Now he is looking forward to college at Berkeley, California, where he will continue his long career as a cox. ANDREW BALSHAW Andrew, a five year veteran from Peru, distinguished himself on the track and as one of the fastest wings of the school ' s First XV. Brother Balshaw stands out (like his hair) as a staunch friend, a happy guy, and a fellow who could always be relied upon to enjoy a good time. Head of Copeman ' s House, captain of their track and holder of School Colours in rugby and track, we wish him success and happiness in the years to come. MARK BARLOW In two short years Mark accomplished much. An excellent gymnast and a talented artist, he also excelled as a cyclist. In point of fact, he became the first ever to receive his school colours in that sport, largely because his bicycle often carried him to Duncan for rest and recreation. He is a fine student and to his friends, a wonderful person. We wish him success in the future. BRAD BOLSTER Brad will be remembered as an active member of the motorcycle fraternity, who could often be found riding along the trails. A three year member of Ripley ' s House, he was left wing of the 2nd XV and an enthusiastic rower in the Junior Varsity VIII. An avid outdoorsman, Brad is planning a career in Forestry at Peninsula College in Washington. 89 DENNY CHAN Denny Babes came to Shawnigan with little knowledge of English. During the last three years, all that has changed. He was a prop for the Third XV in Rugby, Captain of fencing, and a fair squash and badminton player. A very diligent student, who found a permanent place on the honours list, he won house colours in academics. As Senior House Prefect, he set a fine example. Lake ' s will long remember the day when he sprained his ankle in Cross Country but never gave up. Like the rest of us, Denny misses Strathcona VERY MUCH. He plans to go to U.B.C. next year, and the grad class wishes him all the best. DAN CHUI After coming to this school only a year and a half ago, Dan has achieved through sheer diligence some of the highest marks this year. A stranger to sleep at any time, we wish him luck at one of the ten universities which have accepted him. TIM DEWHURST Dewy has enjoyed four good years in Lonsdale ' s. In his final year he became a house prefect, captain of the 2nd XV and the most experienced benchwarmer of the senior basketball team. Dewy ' s strength was in academics, for which he received his school colours. Living with Dave Stevenson improved his spelling, his understanding and appreciation of social life. His room was often as messy, or even messier than the Junior Dorm, of which he never had any direct experience. Tim got on well with everyone, although he never learned to appreciate room raids, and we wish him the best of luck at Stanford University next year. PHIL DUTTON Since his arrival in grade eleven, Phil stayed mainly on the academic side of things and was a regular on both the diligence and honour lists. In athletics, he showed enthusiasm for the Rugby and Soccer fields and he also became one of the better sailors in the school. His legal activities included choir and drama, culminating with his performance as a noble in the Mikado. After a number of delays, Phil became a Copeman ' s house prefect, which amazed everyone. The grad class would like to wish him success next year at U.Vic. 90 MATT EVANS Merlin as he became known to us last year, has had an interesting and varied career at Shawnigan. Dumped off unexpectedly at the school, he soon joined Balshaw and Trafford to make a trio who stuck together for five long years. Matthew, in grade twelve, got little sleep during the first term. As it became colder, he settled down quite considerably. During the last two years, he was an exceptional student in Biology. His loyal participation in rowing gave him the chance to experience some good times on the Rowing tour ' 75. As a roommate, Merlin made a good companion, and one who knew a great deal about life, and its trials and tribulations. Ahead of him, lies a long road at the University of Washington, leading to a degree in medicine and we wish him every success. IAN GILLIS Ian came to Shawnigan from Nanaimo in grade nine and his four years have been very productive. Dobie was an enthusiastic Rugby player and a varsity member of the Rowing club. During the European Rowing Tour Ian acquired a taste for Vino Bianco in Italy. His final year at Shawnigan saw Ian as the President of the V.T.R. and his ac tive participation in the photography section of the Stag has been much appreciated. We wish him every success in his intended career in the field of nuclear physics. JOHN GRITTER The Jamaican , John Gritter, arrived at Shawnigan in grade 10. From his first day, John was an active participant in pillow fights, kitchen raids,. . .etc. He was also an active figure in the dining hall where he was honoured with the title Table Fag of the Year . John has always been a hard worker and, athletically, an enthusiastic Rugby player on the Second XV and a Squash player. In addition, he has been actively involved in the Outdoors Club. John wants to follow in his father ' s footsteps and we sincerely hope that his eyesight does not prevent him from achieving his dream of becoming a pilot. Next year he is off to U.B.C. and we wish him every success. PAT HALLS Patrick Frog Halls has been at Shawnigan for four years. A fine fly-half on the First XV and an excellent squash player, Pat led the whole class in the number of school colours he won. Unfortunately, academic colours were at last report, not among them. As Head of Lake ' s, Pat inspired the house and all will remember him as School Captain of Squash, Badminton, and Tennis. His unfailing good humour will be sorely missed. We wish him the best of luck in the future. 91 RICHARD JACOBS Richard Jacobs finished off his three year career at Shawnigan with a fine graduating year. Even Jake, as he was known, would have found it hard to believe that things would work out this well when he came to Shawnigan in Grade 10. He became a School Prefect and Head of Groves ' was his appointm ent as Assistant Head of School. Jake was Inter-House Competition. Even more impressive than his leadership of Groves ' was his appointment as Assistand Head of School. Jake was successful in other ways. A member of the First XV, he was also Captain of Basketball, a sport in which he received school colours. Jake also performed well as Pooh-Bah in the school musical, a part that seemed to come naturally to him. Richard will also be remembered for other things as well. He was one of the more noticeable Grade 12 ' s. BRAD JONES Brad has enjoyed two successful years at Shawnigan. His prowess in running paved his way to a position as wing on the First XV in both grades 11 and 12 and to an important place on the school ' s track team. His voice found him a place in the school choir and, more recently, an important role as Nanki-Poo in the Mikado. PAUL LEIGHTON Paul has had an active three years at Shawnigan. Joe as he was most popularly known, spent most of his time controlling the Junior dorm in a rather vigorous manner and signing defaulter slips. Being a great music enthusiast, he spent many evenings with his stereo cataloging his records . Joe was well known for hosting excursion week-ends that made his home look like a hotel. He always enjoyed a good rowdy time with his friends which made it hard to achieve the B average he promised his mother. Nevertheless, one can never have any hesitation in giving him an A for effort in everything. DAVE LUND Dave came to Shawnigan in Grade 1 1 and will long be remembered by his many friends for his interest in sports and his crazy, witty personality. He played both Rugby and Soccer and was awarded House Colours in both. He also worked hard to improve his form in Squash. At the very start of his final year, Dave was laid low by a serious injury to his leg, but having survived surgery and a long spell on crutches, he recovered in time to ski at Manning Park and to find a place for himself on the school ' s ski team. A remarkable accomplishment and we admire him for it. Dave ' s future plans are still uncertain, but we wish him luck with them whatever they may be. 92 RICK MADDOCKS An incurable romantic, Rick began his Shawnigan career in Grade 10 and lost no time demonstrating his insatiable appetite for female companionship by making a number of excursions to places down the lake. However, Rick ' s interests were not solely confined to the ladies, since he enjoyed playing Rugby and took an active part in the direction of The Stag photography and in the Photo Club itself. In his Grade X year Rick gave an outstanding performance as ' The Artful Dodger ' in the school play Oliver . An enthusiastic member of the Rowing Club and stroke of the Junior Varsity Eight, Rick participated in the European Rowing Tour of 1977. Rick ' s leadership and unfailingly happy personality will be missed by all at Shawnigan and we wish him every success in a career in law. DAVID MARJORIBANKS David is yet another of Shawnigan ' s five year veterans. From Grade 8 he has involved himself in many aspects of school life. For many years he was President of the V.T.R. and Manager of the Rowing Club, both of which allowed him to demonstrate amply his unusual talent for mechanical and electrical repair work. This talent will likely ensure success in his chosen career of electrical engineering. In his last year Dave played both Rugby and Squash and captained the School ' s Sailing. He still found time to study and be a House Prefect. He is one of the select few who have been chosen to receive the prestigious Stag Award, yet he achieved this distinction while still in Grade 11. JODY MARTIN Jody, alias McBuff has been at Shawnigan for three years. Known for his never failing smile and good humour he will also be remembered for his enthusiasm in sports, especially rugby, hockey, squash and tennis. Jody could always be depended upon to help in any school activity or event and keep everybody in good humour. In general he was a good dancer and will be remembered as the Fonz of Lakes who could at any time make a person laugh. We shall miss him when he goes to U.Vic next year. SHANNON McMULLEN McMuff has served Shawnigan for three years. Always keen on Rugby, he first was a promising player on the Colts and in due course became scrum-half on the First XV. At the beginning of Grade 12 Shannon established himself as the Lover Boy alias 7 Percent Kid , always keeping an eye out for new prospects. Shannon, who was Head of Ripley ' s, ended the year as Captain of Grass Hockey, his favourite sport. Shawnigan will miss one of its most diligent students, but we hope that he will enjoy every success at the University of British Columbia. 93 CHRIS MILNER During the last five years Chris has distinguished himself in Rugby, Rowing, and Photography not necessarily in that order. Chris was a member of the First XV scrum and stroked the First VIII in his last two years. He participated in the European tour of 1977 and was Captain of Rowing in his final year. As a photographer he produced many outstanding prints. Chris was also involved in the stagecraft end of the production of the Mikado where he took Frost Prioleau ' s life into his hands, lowering the Mikado onto the stage. The junior dormitory of Lonsdale ' s House will long remember his iron rule. We wish him much success for the future. CALVIN OFFEREINS Calvin, alias Aardvark , was a late arrival at Shawnigan, but soon proved that he was a valuable addition. During his second and final year, he became a school prefect and enjoyed a successful season on both the First XV Rugby and the First XI Grass Hockey teams. In addition, he established a reputation as a competent ice hockey player. Diligent in class and involved in many outside activities; including the Outdoors and Sailing Clubs he also went in for flying, taking pride in all that he did. Respected by all, we wish him well for the future. DARRELL OSWALD Although his social life and love of fun prevented him from becoming any sort of prefect until late in his career, Darrell will be remembered as a popular and enthusiastic member of the graduating class. His friends will remember him as a likeable guy who played as number seven on the First Fifteen. All wish him the best of luck in the future. RICK PARR Rick (Jack) Parr has been at Shawnigan for three years. A valuable member of Ripley ' s House, Rick distinguished himself in athletics, being on the First XV, Captain of Soccer and goalie for the First XI Grass Hockey Team. Jack helped with the production of the Mikado on the Stagecraft side. He had intense school spirit, and could always be counted on to support teams. He was a fun loving guy and we hope that he doesn ' t change. Wc wish him the best for the years to come. 94 CHRIS PATERSON Chris was an active member of the Class of ' 78 - when not sleeping through Geo. classes. A gregarious and popular member of the class, Chris showed great interest in flying, woodwork, skateboarding, and all athletics. SAM PLETSCH Sam, better known as Boob, bravely entered Shawnigan in September of this, his graduating year, and immediately took on the job of Senior Basketball Team Manager. For this task, Sam was highly qualified since prior to his arrival at Shawnigan he held the same position for three consecutive years in his former school at Tsawwassen. Along with his valued assistance in Basketball, we shall remember Sam ' s keen marksmanship which made him a frequent inhabitant of the Rifle Club. Sam also gave up many hours of his time working with Stage craft in preparation for this year ' s school musical The Mikado . FROST PRIOLEAU Frost came to Shawnigan prepared for the B.C. weather wearing his snowshoes and orange parka. During his first year he established himself in many areas, Rowing and training at Strathcona to name only two. His training paid off since he stroked his crew to a 100% success record in Britain during the Summer Tour. This year Bugs demonstrated his jack rabbit quickness moving from wing to prop on the First XV. Frost also captained the Ski Team and excelled in Cross Country. Following the path of fellow Piedmonter, Clint Eastwood, Frost descended onto the stage as a most humane Mikado , a role he performed well. The School will miss the buxom bunny as he returns to sunny California and wish him both luck and happiness in the future. DON RANKINE Don came to Shawnigan four years ago and has achieved success in many fields. His name has been worthily linked with the Citizenship Cup many times in recognition of his tremendous service on behalf of the school. He was also awarded the school ' s most prestigious Stag Award while still in Grade 11. Don has always been known as a master of photography and has been head of this department for the last two years. In sports, Don, as Captain of Golf, became our local Arnold Palmer. He was also a House Prefect and manager of senior basketball for two years. Many thanks are due to him for his tremendous effort in the photographic section of the last two editions of this Annual, and we wish him the best of luck at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology where he will continue his studies in photography. 95 JOHN SALT John, a five year veteran, came to Shawnigan from California. He has since demonstrated his mixture of English and American background by his easy going attitude and sense of humour, which was appreciated throughout the years. Paws in his last year had a good season on both the First XV and Senior Basketball teams, eventually getting his school colours in the latter. During his years here, John led quite a rigorous social life, highlighted by Sue, who wandered into his life early in his final year. She inspired many long phone calls and weekend arrangements. John will always be remembered for his everlasting smile. We wish him the best of luck in the future. DAVID SMART David came to Shawnigan as late as Grade XI, from a public school in Nanaimo. He had no difficulty settling down in the Shawnigan system and the end of his first year saw him as a House Prefect. Effortless superiority in academics has been his trademark and throughout his final year his name figured regularly on honours, although less frequently on the diligence list. Awarded academic school colours, his ambition is to be Head Student this year. Athletically David played Field Hockey and found a place on the Senior Basketball Team. He was also a keen member of the super Fourth XV in Rugby. DAVID STEVENSON David, alias Smoothy , came to Shawnigan as a sly Vancouver youth in grade nine. He has always given of his best at Shawnigan whether it was going out rowing or just organizing things. David more than anyone, earned his nickname acquiring a reputation for slipping into and out of tight situations. He was a fine member of the First VIII and the two senior Rugby Teams. In addition to being rather active in the school ' s athletic programme, David participated in the areas of Stagecraft, the Graduation, and Dance Committees. His greatest contribution was in his organization and running of this edition of the Stag . We shall miss David very much at Shawnigan and look forward to seeing him run the real estate business in British Columbia, in the future. Best of luck, David! DAVID STREMIC Dave, The American Kid has been at Shawnigan for three years throughout which he was extensively involved in the activities and sports programme. A member of the First Fifteen Rugby team he also found a place in the First Eight Rowing crew. In the activities Programme he was in control of the stage production of the School ' s play The Mikado . His involvement earned him the school ' s respect and the citizenship award. Socially Dave was the head of the Grad Class and did an exceptional job of decorating the assembly hall. We wish him the best of luck at the University of Western Washington. 96 KEN SUN Ken came to Shawnigan in the fall of ' 76, enjoying his two years at the school. A very quiet boy with a very sunny disposition, he spent most of the time in his room studying. This earned him his academic house colours. He was involved in badminton, soccer, and tennis, in all of which he gave his best. Next year Ken plans to go to U.Vic. We are sure he will be successful. Good luck, Ken! MIKE THORNE Michael Joe Triple Jump Thome came to Shawnigan five years ago. A versatile athlete, he was, among other things, Captain of Cross Country and an outstanding performer in Track and Field at all levels, up to and including the provincial. He was also a much better than average student. Michael carries with him our best wishes for the future. TOM TRAFFORD Tom is one of our five year veterans. Alias Dogins , he has left his mark at both St. Margaret ' s and Queen Margaret ' s this year, and at Strathcona last year. Tom has contributed a great deal to the school in the way of sports. Since grade eight he has been a keen Rugby player and he made the First XV in grade 11, becoming the captain of this fierce team in grade 12. In his grade 12 year he was made a House prefect in Copeman ' s House. In leaving, he carries with him our best wishes for the future. DAVE TRANTER Dave came to Shawnigan three years ago. A member of Lake ' s House, he made a significant contribution to the House in both academics and athletics, especially in swimming. He also acquired a considerable reputation as a ladies man. David plans to attend U.Vic, next year. 97 PETER TSIATAS Peter first appeared on the scene in grade eight, and finished the year in second place in 8-2- He then left Shawnigan for two years and returned for grade 11 and 12, realizing his potential as a diligent worker and sculler, as well as a rugby player of some note. Disco Chudds lived up to his motto Verba non Acta and learned the true meaning of headache in grade 12. In the future Peter plans to travel and hopes to major in Psychology or Law. We wish Peter well in everything he undertakes after graduation. RICK WILSON Big Bird came to Shawnigan three years ago. On his arrival Rick was enrolled in Lake ' s House. He enjoyed individual sports such as Swimming, Golf and Squash rather than the team games, even though he was Captain of the Fifth XV. In activities Rick was interested in Art and took part in the Mikado in his graduating year. In academics he was an average student with respectable grades despite the remarks of a short Irish friend to the contrary. While performing his duties as a Prefect, Rick frequently came in contact with Juniors and the result was often, to say the least, interesting. Like other grade 12 ' s, Num Num ' s ambition in his final year was to take part in Grad and he had a busy time preparing for it. Rick will be working for his father this summer and then goes on to U.B.C. in the Fall. CARL L. WRIGHT Carl, a long time veteran of Shawnigan more or less called the place ' Home ' while he was here. His main interest was in music but unfortunately, there wasn ' t really a band programme until his third year. After that he really expressed himself. Games weren ' t really his bag . Carl was really a behind the sce nes person. In the musical he found a place on the lighting crew. In activities he was a member of the Sailing Club and the V.T.R. Society. Carl is remembered more as a musician than anything else, being the drummer for both the Rock Band and the School Jazz Orchestra. Indeed he intends to continue with his music and someday hopes to be an independent producer working in the audio recording field. 98 PRIZE LIST CLASS PRIZES Grade 8 -2 Grade 8 - 1 Grade 9 -2 Grade 9 - 1 Grade 10 -2 Grade 10 - 1 Grade 1 1 Grade 12 (Head Student) Karl Chambers and Vancouver, B.C. James Hipwell Sardis, B.C. John Wooldridge Ganges, B.C. Lance Bettwell Vancouver, B.C. Graeme Thompson Port Coquitlam, B.C. Brian Smart Nanaimo, B.C. Paul Linden Ferguson, B.C. Ifor Thomas Jasper, Alberta Timothy Dewhurst Edmonton, Alberta ART Grades 8, 9 10 (Junior) Hiroki Kato Grades 11 12 (Senior) Chris Wilson CLARK CIVILIZATION COURSE Grade 12 Philip Dutton CLASSICS Mark Olesen ENGLISH (The Savage Prizes) Grades 8 and 9 Grades 10 and 11 Grade 12 GERMAN FRENCH Grade 8 and 9 Grades 10 and 11 Osaka, Japan Calgary, Alberta Victoria, B.C. Ladysmith, B.C. Richard Carruthers West Vancouver, B.C. John Forstrom Vancouver, B.C. Peter Olesen Ladysmith, B.C. Jochen Boehm Frankfurt, W. Germany James Barekman Duncan, B.C. Abraham Drassinower Toronto, Ontario GEOGRAPHY GEOLOGY HISTORY David Marjoribanks Kelowna, B.C. Donald Rankine Edmonton, Alberta Timothy Dewhurst Edmonton, Alberta INDUSTRIAL ARTS Grades 11 12 (Drafting) David Tranter WOODWORK Grades 8, 9 10 LAW Grades 11 12 MATHEMATICS Grades 8 9 Grades 10 11 Grade 12 James Hipwell Lionel Wild Victoria, B.C. Sardis, B.C. Kitimat, B.C. Graeme Thompson Port Coquitlam, B.C. Jochen Boehm Frankfurt, W. Germany Paul Yu Hong Kong 99 SCIENCE Binkley Biology Prize Grade 12 Biology Prize Chemistry Grade 12 Physics Grade 12 Ifor Thomas Matthew Evans Jasper, Alberta Portland, Oregon Timothy Dewhurst Edmonton, Alberta David Smart Bausch and Lomb Medal Timothy Dewhurst SOCIAL STUDIES Grades 8 9 Grades 10 11 James Barekman Lionel Wild and Ifor Thomas GENERAL PROGRESS The Peter Piddington Memorial Prize Grades 8, 9 10 Alberto Girotto The James Piddington Memorial Prize Grades 11 12 Richard Wilson OVERALL ACADEMIC PRIZES Grades 8, 9 10 Grades 11 12 Overall Winner OTHER AWARDS Graeme Thompson Timothy Dewhurst Graeme Thompson Nanaimo, B.C. Edmonton, Alberta Duncan, B.C. Kitimat, B.C. Jasper, Alberta Port Alberni, B.C. Surrey, B.C. Port Coquitlam, B.C. Edmonton, Alberta Port Coquitlam, B.C. Junior Senior Timothy Devitt Richard Wilson Duncan, B.C. Surrey, B.C. BAND Carl Wright Vancouver, B.C. DEBATING Daniel Gawthrop Nanaimo, B.C. PHOTOGRAPHY Junior Richard Ming Hong Kong The Irene Lane Senior Photography Prize Donald Rankine WOODWORK Mark Barlow CITIZENSHIP Junior — Grades 8, 9 10 Fall Term Ryo Inoue Spring Term Summer Term Ryo Inoue Ryo Inoue Edmonton, Alberta Calgary, Alberta Panama City Panama City Panama City 100 Senior — Grades 11 12 Fall Term Donald Rankine Spring Term David Stremic Summer Term Edmonton, Alberta Bainbridge Island, Washington David Marjoribanks Kelowna, B.C. SPORTSMANSHIP PRIZE Patrick Halls Vancouver, B.C. GROVES ' ALL ROUNDER PRIZE Frost Prioleau Piedmont, California CLOSING DAY ADDRESS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL It ' s not easy to sum up and express one ' s thoughts upon graduating from Shawnigan. When a school takes up six full days of a week and often a seventh as well a student cannot help but be influenced in a variety of ways. With its emphasis on involvement, the school somehow manages to bring out the best in a boy, and it is not always on the games field or in the classroom in which a student proves himself. Shawnigan ' s greatest asset is the great variety of high calibre opportunities which it offers and encourages. In particular, major activities such as the musicals and the rowing tours which occur regularly every year or two would never have been experienced by the boys had they not come to Shawnigan. Then again, from associating and dealing with the same people for a whole year and others for two or three, one gets to know many people very well and some almost too well. The comradeships which develop through the school will continue after graduation and are the cause of the common bond which exists between all Shawnigan old boys. The experience of this past year for myself and many others in the graduating class has been a novel and often taxing one yet all have profited from the responsibilities and duties which they have held. To my class in particular, I would say that the past few weeks gave little indication of what has happened in what has been for your part an excellent year. At this time of year, the question of what things I would and would not do if I had a second chance arises. To next years class, I should like to say that I hope you will work with the new Headmaster, Mr. Farrant, to strengthen Shawnigan thereby making it even better than it has been to date. In conclusion I would like to thank the parents without whom attending this school would have been impossible. Finally, to the boys and masters who make up this school, I would like to thank you for making so many opportunities available. Peter Olesen 101 THE HEADMASTER ' S CLOSING DAY ADDRESS Mr. Chairman of the Board, Members of the Board, Parents, Staff and Boys: In common with the Graduating Class this is a day that I have been looking forward to. For the Graduating Class, as it marks the end of their career at Shawnigan, there will be a certain nostalgia. For me, as it is my last Closing Ceremony as Headmaster but I will be at the School again next year in my original capacity of eleven years ago as Chaplain and teacher, I have to confess that there is eager and pleasurable anticipation. For the School, I would not dream of suggesting that this is in any way a significant milestone in the history of the School. However, it does mark the end of a short chapter, and I am thinking of the period 1972-78. Looking back, perhaps it has been an important chapter, which I suggest can be broken down into three phases. The first phase was a rescue operation. For many independent schools throughout Canada, the late ' sixties and early ' seventies were marked by falling enrolment, a beginning of the drug problem, and student unrest in universities rubbing off to some extent on our schools. Shawnigan was no exception - indeed our situation was even worse. Because of dramatic changes of Headmaster within a short time our public image had suffered, confidence had been shaken to the extent that enrolment had dropped steadily from 235 to 163 in 1972, and morale in the School was low. Indeed, the School was in real danger of going under. An urgent rescue operation was needed. We were fortunate to find the right man for that job at that time. Within one year, under hi s leadership, drive and direction and much travel, spreading the gospel of the independent alternative and, of course, Shawnigan in particular, the slide in enrolment had been halted, the upswing had begun as public confidence was restored, and some internal problems were in the process of being solved. I would like to pay a special personal tribute today, and I know I am speaking for the staff too, to former Headmaster, who once described himself as a trouble shooter, now Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governmors, Old Boy of the School, Mr. Hugh Wilkinson. After the rescue operation there followed, inevitably, a period of rebuilding. And for this again we are indebted to the same Hugh Wilkinson. During the lean years, of necessity, much had been neglected - the place was beginning to look somewhat run down. So it may not be exciting to report that the main building and the woodwork shop were completely renovated. Not exciting, but necessary. More appealing have been the addition of four beautiful tennis courts, for which the School is most grateful to generous parents. And more recently we have seen the transformation of the old Groves ' House in the main building into spacious, attractive and well appointed Art and Photography Studios - planned, incidentally, by the same trouble shooter Wilkinson, but this time in his professional capacity as an engineer. 102 The third phase has been a period of consolidation. The steady upswing in enrolment has been maintained - from 163 in 1972 to 251 at one point in this year, the largest enrolment in the history of the School and, from the point of view of quality, the best in recent years. This is due, I think, to two factors. There has been increased interest generally throughout the country in the kind of education offered by independent schools. As far as Shawnigan is concerned it is due now very largely, not to any advertising campaign but to the best advertisement of all - the finished product. Now, more and more parents are hearing about the School from other parents, from Old Boys, and from present boys. This is a very healthy state of affairs. As far as this year is concerned, it has been another very stable year, indeed with less fluctuation in enrolment than in any recent year. It has not been perhaps a very exciting year, but then the work of consolidation never is. Inevitably, we have had our failures and our disappointments. But we have had our successes. Later in the proceedings today those who have won awards will be applauded. They have been the obvious successes, but are they any more successful than all the other less gifted boys who perhaps for the first time in their lives are beginning to realize their potential. As a famous General once said, The art of warfare is to do the best you can with the resources that you have got. That, surely, is a good definition of the art of living. As far as the academic programme is concerned there have been a few changes in curriculum and a continued emphasis on basics, but no very exciting experiments. I have a great fear of untried experiments in the field of education, where young people - your sons - become the guinea pigs. In activities there have been few changes in our very varied programme, but with increased involvement and some very fine work in art and photography and woodwork. In games, not a great year from the point of view of successes in competition, but God forbid that Shawnigan should ever be reduced to measuring the value or success of the games programme by totting up wins against losses. We usually think of three main programmes at Shawnigan - academics, activities, games. This year we have had to add a fourth, The Social Programme. There has always been socializing up and down the tracks to Strathcona, but this year it has not been quite so easy - it has had to be structured, which was a great pity but necessary, and will continue to be necessary, unless we can find some way of moving Queen Margaret ' s School in Duncan and St. Margaret ' s School in Victoria to within walking distance. Last year I said that I had proposed marriage to Queen Margaret ' s School and had been accepted. One year later, on our first anniversary, I have to report that, like most marriages I suspect, there have been a few minor difficulties and a few little misunderstandings, but I am sure that mutual confidence is slowly but surely developing. There is no divorce in the offing. 103 In conclusion, many have done well academically, many have been creative in one or other of the activities, many have excelled and had great enjoyment in their games, many have made new friendships. But all, I hope, have taken some positive steps forward in the business of growing up, by developing a greater self-respect, by aiming at higher standards and an increased awareness of, and consideration for, others. Maybe this is what the mother had in mind when she wrote a few days ago, The change in our son in two years at Shawnigan is unbelievable. We feel that it is the best decision we ever made. You would be the first to admit that you owe a great deal to many, to your teachers, to your tutors, to your Housemasters, to your prefects, to all those of the non-academic staff who are just as much part of the Shawnigan family. To the Nurses, who have done their utmost to make sure that you were fit to take part in the inter-House cross country. On behalf of the School I thank you one and all. And as Headmaster I would like to thank the Chairman of the Board and all members of the Board for their efficient and responsible handling of the School affairs, and for their many kindnesses to me personally. Photo by J. Gotthardt 104 June 24th at last. Photo by R. Maddocks ' I ' ll try not to knock it down this time 107 Photo bv R. Maddocks THE EDITORS DON RANKINE, RICK MADDOCKS, MR. GRAHAM ANDERSON, IAN GILLIS and DA VID STE VENSON. EDITORIAL Before endeavouring to write a summary for this year ' s Stag I glanced through previous editions and, after reading several paragraphs from the letters of other editors, I was not astonished to find the same remarks recurring. The dominant theme in the past has often been lack of support and lack of organization. I am very happy to record that this year it has been quite different. The School has enjoyed the efforts of Mr. Anderson who has brought to the Stag an appreciation of both its importance as an historic record and as the School ' s printed ambassador. Under his direction and quality control the Stag has become what it is. In addition, great credit must also go to our photographers who are undoubtedly the best the School has ever had. Ian Gillis, as photographic editor, has produced many photographs of quality. These have helped to make the Stag one of a kind. Making full use of the new photographic facilities, Rick Maddocks and Don Rankine have brought photography in the School to a new level. Without the wealth of photographs they have produced, our annual would indeed look bare. It is for these reasons that the Stag of 1978 is, we hope, a faithful record of the school year which will bring pleasure and a wealth of memories to its readers in years to come. 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