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

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THE FOURTH XV Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. J.S. Grey, J. McLaren, C. Pettirscb, J. Wooldridge, D. Abercrombie, C. Bristoll, D. Christopher, J. Fang, G. Floyd Front Row: (L. to R.) A. Tidd, D.P. Cooper, S. McColl, G. Pearson {Captain), K. Senior, J. Mok, C. Powers The Fourth Fifteen gained in strength during the season and finished the year with few wins but improved confi- dence. The forwards had great difficulty in gaining posses- sion of the ball and so the matches were mainly defensively played. Constantly being on defence was discouraging. The team had a very strong scrum half in Gregg Pearson. He was a good Captain and kept them playing well, even under adverse conditions. His service to the backs was efficient and helped them make ground. John Wooldridge at stand-off was usually hard pressed and he often had to kick to save the situation. The backs who made the greatest impression were Richard Stratford and Nevil Schultz, who always gave a good effort. In the forwards, Sean McColl, John McLaren and Dean Unicume, were enthusiastic and quite reliable. The improvement in the team was evident at the second Brentwood game, when the team played together with drive and spirit and nearly defeated the strong opposition. J.S. Grey. 17

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THE THIRD XV Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. J.S. Grey, R. Patel, B. Spagnol, O. Meyer, J. Aitken, M. Assu, A. Nimmo, C. Adderson, T. Karouzos, J. Atkinson. Front Row: (L. to R.) M. Van Santvoord, S. Void, M. Bowen, W. Gibson (Captain), S. Saunders, B. Assu, D. Spiropoulos. The third fifteen started the season slowly. We lost our first round matches against the other Independent Schools with close, well contested matches. At this time of the season the forwards were strong and gained possession of the ball, but our three-quarter line lacked thrust. Following a realignment of players and those players who came from the first game, we reshaped the team into a winning combi- nation. From that time onwards, the team played very well. The spirit was good and the team played together with zeal and enthusiasm. Outstanding performances were exhibited by a number of boys. William Gibson played at scrum half and also captained the side. He was always reliable and gave a good service to the threes. As Captain, he led quietly and effec- tively, always encouraging the players when things got difficult. Demetry Spiropoulos was outstanding at stand- off. He is a natural ball player, with the flair and the instinct for the right move at the right time. The main thrust in the backfield came from the centres, Chris Adderson and Terry Karouzos. Outstanding in defence was the full back, Steve Saunders, who caught everything coming his way and opened up the field of play. His place kicking was also a major factor in the success of the team. The wing men, Rajiv Patel and Mike Van Santvoord were always there to make the big yardage. The pack was strong and motivated. They dominated the set plays and moved swiftly to gain the ball in the open. Mike Bowen, Shane Void, Andrew Nimmo were swift and effective with and without the ball. The second row was formidable, Michael Assu and Brad Assu (Massu and Bassu) were seldom beaten in the set scrums. Olaf Meyer added character and controlled the line-outs. Possession of the ball was assured by the hooking of John Atkinson. The team improved dramatically throughout the season and finished on a high note, placing first at this level. J.S. Grey. 16

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THE FIFTH XV fif £i ! ■ Back Row: (L. to R.) Dr. T. W.S. Seeger,J. Gutierrez, W. Neily, R. Karadontis, B. Stvanton, D. Hayhurst, N. Scbultz, J. Baker, J. Robinson Front Row: (L. to R.) M. Kroon, D. Dry, P. McAllister, A. Cairns (Captain), D. Beckingham, S. Cairns, B. Wild THE SIXTH XV Back Row: (L. to R.) C. Mah, B. Avery, G. Benedict, A. Macquistan, D. Whitfield, N. Lai, Patrick Wong, D. Johnston, B. Calkins, Dr. T.W.S. Seeger. Front Row: (L. to R.) J. Hipwell, I. Henderson, F. Pong, T. Stenmark (Captain), T. Lai, A. Jack, J. Smart 18