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

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ft Standing: (L. to R.J The Rev. Canon W.H.H. McClelland, C. Squarey, R. Kenney, P. Martin, A. Watt, K. Smith, F. Tovstigo, D. Cooper, S. van Halst, B. Greene, J. Anders, I. Kennedy, R. Greger, The Right Rev. H.J. Jones, Bishop of British Columbia, F. Pletcher, J. Baker Seated: (L. to R.J A. Toman, C. Henshaw, C. Curwen, G. Friesen, D. Fullerton, T. Sigfstead, J. Blanchette, J. Robertson After I had been confirmed 1 was asked Well what difference will that make to you? The question prompted me to write a brief answer. The first point that I would have to make is that the confirmation by itself will make no real dif- ference but what will make a difference is the fact iU iat I wanted to be confirmed and the time spent in reparation. I have accepted certain standards for iy life and now it ' s up to me, God being my helper. The preparation consisted of about fifteen classes •hich we attended from early November until the . ' onfirmation on Friday, 25 March. In these classes, ' hich were more periods for discussion than formal lasses, we thought about various aspects of the Christian faith as set out in the Apostles ' Creed. In aading the discussion the Chaplain always tried to nake these points relevant to our lives and we soon earned that the problems facing us, although jerhaps more complex now, are essentially the same is those that have faced people all down the ages. Man is still concerned with two fundamental questions - his duty to God and his relationship with his fellow man. We were very grateful to have the assistance of Mr. D.G. Rolston who took two of the classes and we were especially impressed by the depth of his own Christian faith and how much it meant to him. This reinforced what the Chaplain had said, that Christianity is caught not taught. Bradley Greene

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APEL REPOR f Once again due to the able guidance and work done by the Rev. Canon McClelland the Chapel and spiritual life of the School grew throughout 1982-83. Voluntary services held on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as special services such as those on Ash Wednesday, and Ascension Day met with a hardy attendance of students as did the Communion ser- vices now held alternately each week on Sunday mornings or Friday nights. Throughout the year the School was grateful for addresses by the Rev. J.R. Murray, Rector of St. Peter ' s, Quamichan, the Rev. A.E. Leonard, Parish Priest of Shawnigan Lake, and the Right Rev. H.J. Jones, Bishop of British Columbia and Old Boy in addition to the sermons delivered by Canon Mc- Clelland on a regular weekly basis. No address throughout the year was as well received by the boys as was the one delivered by Bruce Gilmour, a former student at Shawnigan permanently blinded in an automobile accident, who inspired us all with his message of hope and optimism even in the face of some great calamity. Several special services such as those on Remembrance Day, Christmas, Confirmation and Graduation were attended by many parents, governors and Old Boys, as also was the case on Founder ' s Day when a delightful address was given by former Headmaster, Mr. G.P. Kaye, and a memorial plaque to the late Padre Willis was dedicated by the Rev. C.E. Lonsdale (Nephew of the School ' s Founder). The entire Shawnigan community mourned the death of former student, Head of School, and Headmaster, Ned Larsen over Easter. Two memorial services were held in the School Chapel - the first attended by the School when Mr. D.W. Hyde-Lay gave the address and the second attended by Governors and Old Boys. At this Service the address was given by Mr. W.A. Murdoch. The prayers and condolences of the School were also offered to the Strongman and Dawson families, both of whom suffered a tragic loss of family this year. At the beginning of the summer term the School welcomed the colourful addition of a set of drapes in the four liturgical colours of the church year for the Reredos in the Chapel. These were anonymously donated by two parents. Another donation which was gratefully received by the Chapel Committee was that of $1,000.00 to the Chapel Scholarship Fund. Another highlight of the Chapel year was the raising by the boys of over $1,600.00 towards Operation Eyesight, an amount which surpassed many of our wildest imaginations. Dr. Ben Gullison, founder of this worthy charity, was to have visited the School for a second time in the summer term but had to postpone his visit until next September owing to illness. Finally special thanks must be made to the Sacristans and Servers who faithfully carried out their duties all year round as well as to Mrs. Le Roux and Mrs. McClelland for their decorative flower arrangements in the Chapel throughout the year, and last (but not by any means least) to Canon Mc- Clelland for his continued leadership and limitless energy in running the spiritual life of the School. Fred Pletcher Senior Server

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THE STAG AWARD its purpose has always been to recognize ap- preciatively all those who have so contributed to the life and well-being of Shawnigan Lake School that it can be said Shawnigan is a better place in con- sequence of the contribution they have made. ((fl y ([ THE SHAWNIGAN AWARD 1982-1983 Recipients: Edward J. Colbourne Fred R. Pletcher Christopher P. Adderson James S. Baker Michael A. Stewart if A established by Darrell J. Farrant December, 1982, to honour the ladies who have contributed out- standingly to the life of the School. — r 1982-1983 Recipients: Miss Muriel C. Clunas Mrs. Mary Hyde-Lay Mrs. Carroll Baker Mrs. Frances Farrant SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS D.J.C. Beer (1981) R.T. Calkins (1982) E.J . Colbourne (1980) D.G. Fraser(1981) G.J. Phillips (1982) M.F. Pittman(1980) F.R. Pletcher (1979) CM. Repen(1981) Q.R. Schenker(1982) J.M. Smart (1978) J.M.Turner (1981) S.R. van Halst( 1982) A.J. Wooldridge (1980) S.G.Wright (1980) GAMES CAPTAINS Badminton Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Rowing Rugby Sailing Soccer Squash Tennis Track and Field B. Avery R.B. Donahue and J. Fang A.C. Powers R.D. Unicume C.P.R. Adderson D.E. Peel R.J. Price M. J.C. van Santvoord E.J. Colbourne E.J. Colbourne R.B. Donahue