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

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1984 volume:

Wi m gBF. SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL 1983-84 THE G.L. ANDERSON EDITION THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS 1983-84 JOHN A. KA YE, Sidney, B.C. Chairman of the Board JACKR. ABERCROMBIE, Cobble Hill, B.C. KARL J. ANDERSON, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A. . FORREST ANGUS, Calgary, Alberta C. DEREK ARNDT, Kirkland, Washington, U.S.A. R. BRUCE ATKINSON, Duncan, B.C. DR. PETER J. BANKS, Victoria, B.C. DR. JOHN W. BARCLA Y, Port Moody, B.C. DR. JOHNB. BURR, Salem, Oregon, U.S.A. ROBERT J. COOPER, Prince George, B.C. ROBERT J. DAWSON, Vancouver, B.C. C. DA VIDFORSTER, Port Coquitlam, B.C. DA VIDJ. FULTON, Edmonton, Alberta THOMAS F. GOODENOUGH, Portola Valley, California, U.S.A. MRS. DONALD A. HA YES, Duncan, B.C. MRS. L. HEMSWORTH, Vancouver, B.C. BRUCE M.F. HOUSSER, Victoria, B.C. DOUGLAS I. JOHNSTON, Vancouver, B.C. JOHN M.S. LECKY, Calgary, Alberta C. DEREK LESTER, Calgary, Alberta BRIAN N. MCGAVIN, Vancouver, B.C. IANE. MCPHERSON, Westmount, P.Q. GRAEME K. MACRAE, Victoria, B.C. H. RUSSEL QUINN, Vancouver, B.C. PETER F. ROAF, Edmonton, Alberta W.G. STRONGMAN, North Vancouver, B.C. A.J. THIESSEN, Surrey, B.C. HUGHC. WILKINSON, Victoria, B.C. DR. DONALD B. WILLIAMS, Summerland, B.C. DR. DA VIDB. WOOLDRIDGE, Ganges, B.C. THE STAFF 1983-84 The Headmaster Douglas J. Campbell, B.Sc, Dip. Ed. (Bishop ' s University) Deputy Headmaster and Director of Admissions Derek W. Hyde-Lay, P.T.I. , E.T.S. (Switzerland) The Housemasters Copeman ' s House: Phillip J. Jarvis, B.A. Cert. Ed. (Univ. of Wales), B.Ed., M.Ed., (Univ. of Manitoba) Groves ' House: William J. McCracken, B.A., (Univ. of King ' s College, Halifax), B.Ed. (St. Mary ' s Univ) Lake ' s House: Graham L. Anderson, B.A. (Brit. Col.) Lonsdale ' s House: Nicholas I. Coghlan, B.A., (Queen ' s College, Oxford), P.G.C.E. (Univ. of Nottingham) Ripley ' s House and Director of Activities: Joseph S. Grey, Cert, of Ed. (Univ. of Durham) The Chaplain: The Rev. Canon W.H.H. McClelland, M.B.E., M.A. Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster Richard P. Smith, M.A., Dip. Ed. (Univ. of Edinburgh) The Registrar: Jens Gotthardt, B.Sc, (Carleton), M.Sc, (Univ. of Wisconsin) The Director of Studies: Rolf L. Grass, B.A. (S.F.U.), M.A. (Univ. of Alberta) The Director of Athletics: Mark R. Hall, B.P.E. (Brit. Col.) Raymond Carr Stephen E. Cox, B.Sc, Dip. Ed. (U. Vic.) John L. Davies, B.A. (Univ. of Western Wash), Teaching Cert. (Trinity Coll.), Carmarthen Glenn O. Dickens, B.A. (Carleton) Nicholas R. Fairbank, B.Sc. (Brit. Col.) A.R.C.M. Lewis G. Fraser, B.A. Dip. Ed. (Univ. of Alberta) Stephen A.S. Lane, B.Sc. (U. Vic.) David Leary, B.Sc (Univ. of Manchester) Dip. Ed. (Univ. of Durham) Scott A. Noble, B.Sc. (S.F.U.) Mark Le Roux, G.T.C.L., L.T.C.L. (C.M.T.), L.T.C.L. (Sch. Mus.), A.R.C.M. Donald G. Rolston, B.Ed. (Brit. Col.) Peter D. Yates, B.Ed. (Brit. Col.) FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF D.M. Ferguson Mrs. S. Simmons MEDICAL W.D. McCauley, B.A., M.D. A. van Hoek, B.A., D.D.S. Mrs. D.W. Hyde-Lay, R.N. Mrs. M.R.Hall, R.N. Bursar Bursar ' s Assistant School Doctor School Dentist Head Nurse (Resident) Assistant Nurse (Resident) N. Magee Mrs. A. Ives Mrs. O.R. Blanchette Mrs. D.R. Frowd Miss S. Reed Mrs. P. Dyck Miss K. Filleul Miss J. Neilsen R. Hollings J. Wilbur F. Josar G. Poole Business Administrator Headmaster ' s Secretary Office Manager Academic Staff Secretary Secretary Manager, School Commissary Catering Supervisor Transportation Manager Maintenance Maintenance Head Gardener Grounds THE 1983-84 EDITION OF THE STAG IS DEDICATED TO: GRAHAM L. ANDERSON HOUSEMASTER OF LAKE ' S Born in Bradford, England in 1929, Graham Anderson was educated at a number of schools. He attended two prep schools in England before the family moved to Canada at the outbreak of the war in 1939. Arriving in the Cowichan Valley in the spring of 1940, Graham was enrolled at Shawnigan Lake School. He became a member of Groves ' House and stayed at the School for Grades 7, 8 and 9. In 1942 his family transferred him to Duncan Grammar School and then Duncan High School. Graham then took Grade 1 1 out of school and did the year by correspondence before attending Victoria High School, from where he graduated. This fragmented education has often been regretted by Graham and this doubtless is the reason for his regard for the value of boys, entering Shawnigan at Grade Eight and continuing through Grade 12, with no interruptions or pressures to change schools. Leaving School, Graham entered the work force, firstly as a teller at the Royal Bank in Victoria and later with the same Bank at their Vancouver Branch. After two years he felt the need for a change and he joined the B.C. Coast Steamships. Working in the Pursar ' s Department, he sailed aboard the Princesses Patricia, Marguerite, Elizabeth and Nora. Following his two years before the mast, Graham entered UBC and completed his BA degree. Whilst at university he joined the Canadian Navy Reserves and he was awarded his commission in 1956. During his last year at UBC, Graham decided to find out what teaching was all about. He joined the staff of St. George ' s School in Vancouver and did some part time teaching. Obviously the experience was good! In the Fall of 1957, Graham came to Shawnigan as a member of staff. He was appointed Housemaster of Lake ' s House, a position he holds to this day, twenty-seven years later! Graham has many and varied interests at Shawnigan, but none has the ongoing care, attention and dedication that he gives to his House. The ' Green Machine ' moves strongly ahead year by year, maintaining the standards in- sisted upon by Graham. Graham is one of the fortunate few who really enjoy their work. He looks forward to the op- portunities presented each time he meets with a class. His breadth and depth of knowledge in many subject areas has fired up the imagination of many students and made his classes most memorable. Since he came to Shawnigan the list of his ac- complishments has been almost endless. He held the position of Registrar from 1966 until 1974 and at the same time he held the position of Director of Ad- missions from 1967 to 1971. He has taught History 12, Social Studies and English and he continues to teach Latin, Mathematics and Civilization 12. His responsibilities have been and are, many and varied. He was Secretary of the Shawnigan Society and Secretary to the Board of Governors for a number of years. He organised the Stag Annual for five years and still does the Newsletter. He runs the Rifle Club, the Archery Club and helps with the sailing programme. He has attended and been of invaluable assistance at all of the School Ski Weeks. His newfound love of skiing is evident at ski week and by his choice of winter holidays! Graham has been a superb guide to all of the Summer European Tours since 1969. His love for and knowledge of Europe and in particular Italy, has brought history alive for many Shawnigan students. Graham is never lethargic, he has new horizons to reach and mountains yet to conquer. His own in- terests are many and varied and the School has been fortunate in these as well. Graham moved and rebuilt the Chapel organ in 1965. To this day he spends many hours working on and expanding the potential of the organ. With its 1350 pipes, it is a fitting in- strument for a fine School. His interest in astronomy has enthused a number of students over the years. At the present time, Graham is very involved in Heraldry and the granting of the Shawnigan Coat of Arms was due solely to his efforts. In the academic year 1969-70, Graham took a sabbatical leave and attended the University of Oregon, where he did graduate studies in Chinese and Japanese History. During the summers when he was not guiding the European Tours, he attended universities in Siena, Rome and Venice, where he has studied the Italian language and history. Graham has achieved things far more important than those documented above. He has, foremost, helped shape the lives of thousands of young men who have attended the School. His concern for the individual has been of paramount importance. He has daily put into practice his strong belief that motivation is the essence of teaching. His loyalty to the School and his boundless enthusiasm are the pinnacles which stand above everything. His life is and has been ' The School ' . In choosing this occasion to pay tribute to him it goes without saying that both the editorial Staff and the entire School wish him many more happy and successful years at the School. Accordingly, to Graham Anderson, a man of many talents, incredible energy, tireless devotion to the service of Shawnigan boys, and great sympathy and understanding for all young people, this edition of the Stag is respectfully dedicated. THE STAG AWARD its purpose has always been to recognize appreciatively 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 consequence of the contribution they have made. Vk THE SHAWNIGAN AWARD established by Darrell J. Farrant December, 1982 to honour the ladies who have contributed outstandingly to the life of the School. SCHOLARSHIP HOLDERS 1983-1984 Recipients: Miles F. Pittman Philip J. Schieldrop Mr. Raymond Carr 1983-1984 Recipient: Mrs. Sheila McClelland A.V. Baycetich(1983) D.J.C. Beer (1981) R.T. Calkins (1982) D.G. Fraser(1981) R.A.M. Greger(1983) J.Krotez(1983) C.R.Lloyd (1983) B.K. Northcote(1983) F. Pan jwani( 1983) SF Mr h G.J. Phillips (1982) M.F. Pittman (1980) F.R. Pletcher(1979) CM. Repen(1981) D.R. Strong (1983) J.R.E. Thompson (1983) S.R. van Halst (1982) A.J. Wooldridge (1980) S.G.Wright (1980) GAMES CAPTAINS Basketball Cycling Field Hockey Golf Ice Hockey Rowing Rugby Sailing Soccer Squash Tennis Track and Field jy J T.D.P. Knight I.L. Smith A.J. Dieckmann R.C. Malcolm R.C. Malcolm I.F. Mackay P.J. Schieldrop R.J. Price P.J. Schieldrop L. Stenmark A.J. Wooldridge W.G. van Halst NEW HEADMASTER TAKES OFFICE Douglas Campbell, Shawnigan ' s ninth Head- master, arrived in mid-January to take over the reins of office. He found the School running well, unruffled by the setback of the infamous Lake ' s House flood, and immediately set about the task of getting to know as much as he possibly could about everything there was to know in as short a time as possible. Not an easy task but one which he clearly relished, tackled with gusto and we already can see the stamp of his personality and handiwork around the School in all kinds of small but subtle ways, the most obvious and successful of which is the switch to cafeteria style meals in the dining room. A quick thumbnail sketch reveals a man who is thirty-seven years old, a Canadian, born and brought up in Thetford Mines in the Eastern Townships where he went to High School. Thence to Bishop ' s University in Lennoxville where, more important than the B.Sc. he acquired, he met Donna whom he later married and took with him to Bishop ' s College School, also in Lennoxville, to his first teaching post. Biology Teacher, Sports Coach, Housemaster, Director of Admissions at B.C.S. were stepping stones to his first Headmastership at Rosseau Lake School in the Muskoka Lakes district in Ontario. After five years there he moved on to Lakeland College in Vermilion, Alberta, where he became the Director of Student Services. He had just got himself and the job into high gear there when the call came from Shawnigan, and here he is for, what everyone hopes will be, a lengthy stay. His wife, Donna, is a successful teacher in her own right, and enjoys teaching English and or French to Junior High students which she has done in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta. Born in Kingston she is now a converted Westerner, and in addition to ensuring that Doug gets to School on time in the morning is the mother of Tim, nearly twelve years old and Robyn, almost ten. Tim is enrolled for Grade Eight in September and Robyn, now in Grade Four, is hoping we ' ll go co-ed in time for her to attend the School too. We all welcome Doug and Donna and hope they will have happy and productive lives at the School, and succeed in their ambition in putting Shawnigan where it belongs - at the top. D.W. Hyde-Lay NEW STAFF GLENN O. DICKENS Mr. Glenn O. Dickens was born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, and attended both public and private local schools before graduating from Appleby College in Ontario in 1974. He graduated from Carleton University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts in History, after which he began teaching at Carson Graham in North Vancouver. He became a Housemaster at Rothesay Collegiate in New Brunswick for two years under the former Shawnigan Headmaster, Ned Larsen, before coming to Shawnigan Lake School this year. Mr. Dickens knows our School very well as his father was a master here from 1958 to 1968. We would like to extend our warmest welcome to Mr. Dickens, his wife, Mary, and his daughter, Jessica, and hope they enjoy a long stay with us at Shawnigan Lake School. Brad Greene (Grade 10) MR. NICHOLAS R. FAIRBANK Mr. Nicholas R. Fairbank was born in New Westminster, B.C. and attended St. George ' s School for his Grade 4 to 7, after which he came to Shawnigan for Grades 8 through 12 graduating in 1974. He graduated from U.B.C. in ' 79 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He studied Kinesiology at S.F.U. for a year and spent the next year in London, England, where he studied con- ducting and organ performance at R.S.C.M. and the Guildhall School of Music. In 1982 he returned to U.B.C. for a year in order to obtain his teaching certificate and during this time he worked as a part- time duty master at St. George ' s and as assistant organist at Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver. His recreational interests include swimming (he worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor throughout his university years), skiing, sailing, hiking, canoeing and cycling. He enjoys reading and most varieties of music, has travelled extensively and his ambition is to learn as much as he can in the next fifty years! Mr. Fairbank has returned to Shawnigan to teach French and Latin and will undoubtedly find himself a valued member of the Activities Programme. We extend best wishes to Mr. Fairbank as we welcome him back to Shawnigan and hope that his stay will be long and enjoyable. Jason Blanchette (Grade 9) MR. SCOTT NOBLE Shawnigan is pleased to welcome Scott Noble to the teaching staff as the Junior Science instructor. This is not Scott ' s first time at Shawnigan however; he was a student at the School for Grades Eight through Ten. Following his high school graduation he attended the University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University, receiving a B.Sc. in Kinesiology and a teaching certificate from S.F.U. With his physical education background, Scott will be a valuable asset to our sports programme, specifically to our senior basketball team, yet also to rugby and track and field. Scott enjoys travelling and has ventured as far as Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Perhaps he too will soon be taking a tour to other lands. We wish Scott and wife Sally (and dog Lucy) a long and enjoyable stay at Shawnigan. MR. TIM POWELL Mr. Tim Powell, a latecomer to our staff this year, came in November ' 83 from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. He arrived at the School with great interest in helping with the sports program and proceeded to coach the Colts rowing crew in the 2nd and 3rd terms. Born in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Mr. Powell at- tended Ridley College for seven years and then studied Physical and Health Education as well as Public Administration at Queen ' s University in Kingston, Ontario. There he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education degree as well as receiving a Master ' s degree in Public Administration. Mr. Powell has had many successes in the field of sports and we here at Shawnigan are hoping that his experienced coaching will help bring success to the athletics program. In the past, he was captain of the 1st football and basketball teams at Ridley College, as well as being a member of a rowing crew who twice went to compete in the Royal Henley Regatta in England. Mr. Powell enjoys playing golf as well as sailing, skiing and travelling in his spare time. We wish Mr. Powell a long and enjoyable stay at Shawnigan and we are sure he will be an asset to the School. Derek Fraser (Grade 10) IAN HYDE-LAY Our special thanks to Mr. Ian Hyde-Lay for his help in tutoring and coaching sports during the summer term. 10 CHAPEL As in previous years the Chapel played an im- portant role in our day to day lives at Shawnigan. The compulsory services on Saturday and Wed- nesday continued as usual but the schedule of Holy Communion changed. Instead of the usual service every Sunday morning at 10.00 a.m. which clashes with leave and Detention the services alternated between Friday nights and Sunday mornings. After the idea of getting out of prep has been dismissed it was generally accepted as a success and will be continued in the future. Confirmation Classes were in full swing by the second term and it was said that it was an excellent class ' ' , but may be this is said of every year. This year the class was aided by Mr. Rolston who took a few of the classes and then continued throughout the year giving Bible Study classes to all who wished to at- tend. It can now be said that helping Operation Eyesight is an annual event and this year was the best yet. Operation Eyesight will give a cataract operation, a pair of spectacles and 10 days in hospital for any needy person for just $25.00. This year $1,710.40 was raised with 14 boys giving a full $25.00 and over 95% of all boys contributing. Guest speakers were in abundance at services this year. Three of the local Clergy came and gave ser- mons on Saturday services. At Founder ' s Day, Mr. Dennis Douglas (S.L.O.B. 1924-32) reminisced about the Shawnigan of old. Very shattering was the sudden death of Rev. Jack Murray who had been to a service just a few weeks earlier. Always going beyond the call of duty were Mrs. McClelland and Mrs. Le Roux with the flower arrangements. To end the year off properly, all Chapel helpers went to a barbecue at the McClellands ' where the ' BOMBE ' , a special dessert the hostess prepares every year for this occasion, was served after a gorgeous meal. Lloyd Stenmark 11 CONFIRMATION 10 March, 1984 Back Row: (L. to R.) E. Bergvinson, F. von Schellwitz, B. Russell, D. Strong, C. Macdonald, C. Hen- derson, M. Kaye Middle Row: (L. to R.) Canon H. McClelland, R. Hyde-Lay, D. Ruttan, L. Hill, B. Horner, D. Bouck, A. Dodds, R. Mayer, S. Zens, Rt. Rev. H. Jones Seated: (L. to R.) S. Wright, G. Porter, H. Wood, D. Morgan, G. Bryan, A. Madill, M. Lawrence, J. Nielsen 12 MASTERS G.L.ANDERSON R. CARR N.I.COGHLAN S.E.COX J.L. DAVIES G.D.DICKENS N.R. FAIRBANKS L.G. FRASER 13 J. GOTTHARDT R.L. GRASS J.S. GREY M.R. HALL D.W. HYDE-LAY P.J. JARVIS S.A.S. LANE D. LEARY 14 M. LE ROUX W.H.H. MCCLELLAND W.J. MCCRACKEN S.A. NOBLE D.G. ROLSTON R.P. SMITH P.D. YATES T.A.G. POWELL (House Tutor) 15 MEDICAL STAFF The medical department in any boarding school plays a very important, but seldom mentioned role. Here at Shawnigan we have two full time registered nurses who share the duties between them. Thus 24 hour coverage is given every day of the school year. The department is divided into two main areas: (1) The ' Surgery ' on the main floor which is the daily examining room - but fully equipped to handle all emergencies; (2) The ' Sick Bay ' (a 9 bed unit: 6 bed main ward - 2 bed isolation room - 1 bed nursing office) plus three bathrooms on the second floor. When boys are admitted to the Sick Bay hospital routine is followed. Daily documented records are kept in both areas. The School medical staff consists of: W.D. McCauley, B.A., M.D. - the School Physician who visits the School regularly and who has been associated with Shawnigan since 1958; A. van Hoek, B.A., D.D.S. - the School Dentist; M.M. Hyde-Lay, R.N. - Head Nurse, Resident; L.E. Hall, R.N. - Assistant Nurse, Resident. The Cowichan District Hospital (Duncan) is a fully accredited 245 bed capacity hospital, which covers nearly all specialty areas. Mrs. Hyde-Lay, Emergency Ward - Operating Room is employed by the hospital part time during the School vacations. The School is very grateful for the assistance and support given by Dr. W.D. McCauley, his associates and office staff - also to Dr. A. van Hoek and his staff and I hope all parents will realize how well served their sons are by our medical team. We would like to thank Dr. A. van Hoek for the excellent service he has provided for the staff and boys since 1977. We would like to extend to him and his family every good wish in his new practice in Ottawa. It has been a busy year but the general health of the boys has been good throughout. M. Hyde- Lay fl £ H 4 16 OFFICE STAFF 17 KITCHEN STAFF 18 HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY STAFFS GARDENING AND MAINTENANCE STAFFS 20 SPORTS . 1 Srt lL RUGBY 1ST XV For the second year in a row our record was a disappointing one. We were a young and inexperienced side with only four Grade 12 ' s who were regular players. We also ran into the injury problem which added to our woes. It was not really surprising, therefore, to find we were not as strong as our opponents, especially in the Independent Schools ' fixtures, and at the beginning of the season suffered some one-sided defeats. It was clear that many of our weaknesses had to be overcome by hard work and practice and our improvement was noticeable as the season wore on. We finally got to the point, towards the end of the term, when we were able to give 22 any of our opponents a run for their money. What looks, on paper, like having been a dismal season was saved by the great spirit and attitude of the players. It is very easy to develop a fine, keen spirit on a winning side, but it is quite another matter when you are losing consistently, as did this year ' s team. To them goes great credit for persevering and maintaining their fine attitude. A splendid example was set by the Captain, Philip Schieldrop, who always encouraged his troops and whose spirits and play never seemed to flag. The team was indeed lucky that in a season when its fortunes were at such a low ebb, it had such fine leadership. Not every boy can play well and make the right decisions as Captain too. But Phil could and did. The backs as a unit took a long time to settle and play with any kind of confidence. Their positional play was not good, especially in defence where they allowed the opposition far too much room to manoevre. Paul Wilcox at fly-half proved to be a good and reliable kicker but his lack of experience in playing at the 1st XV level showed up on occasions and Ian McPherson, Roland Brakop and Curt Sigfstead, who shared duties in the centre, all had their moments both in attack and defence but their overall play lacked consistency. On the wings Tim Cameron was always a handful for any opponent with his powerful running and was our most dangerous attacker. An- drew Harke on the other wing, while a fast and elusive runner, seldom produced the attacking flair we knew he possessed and was apt to become flustered when under defensive pressure. Bud Patel at full-back, grew in stature with every game as he learned 23 his new position. All the backs, apart from Schieldrop will be returning and therefore should be a lot more confident and effective next season. The forwards too had to mold themselves into a formidable unit, not an easy task with no old colours to call upon. Ian Mackay, prop and pack leader worked his charges hard as here, as with the backs, much groundwork had to be covered in order to develop the right blend of aggression, confidence and skill. Great credit is due to these forwards for their determination and hard work and, as with any pack worth its salt it would be difficult and unfair to single out any one for special praise. The following eight made up the pack, Ian Mackay, Mike Kobus, Walter van Halst, Drew Swanson, Scott Pahl, Jason Anders, Andrew Wooldridge and Drew Thomson. Both Alan Linden and Campbell Wright would have played more but for injury early in the season. So in retrospect, an undistinguished season as far as results got but an excellent one for attitude, spirit, hard work and progress. This team is going to go on tour in July to New Zealand and Australia and my prediction is that they will do well and surprise a lot of people but not those of us who have worked with them. D.W. Hyde-Lay 24 Standing: (L. to R.) B. Patel, M. Kobus, T. Cameron, W. van Halst, S. Pahl, A. Harke, D. Thomson, Mr. D. Hyde-Lay 2nd Row: (L. to R.) P. Wilcox, D. Swanson, I. Mackay, P. Schieldrop, A. Wooldridge, J. Anders, R. Brakop Seated: (L. to R.) M. Akiyama, I. McPherson Fixtures 1983 vCowichanU19(R.F.C.) L 9-36 v St. George ' s (A) L 3-30 v Hillside (H) W 26-0 v Magee (H) L 3-4 vSt. Michael ' s (H) L 3-38 v Brentwood (A) L 9-20 v Parklands (A) W 14-0 vSt. George ' s (H) L 16-21 v St. Michael ' s (A) L 3-24 v SLOBS (H) L 9-10 v Brentwood (H) 1984 L 0-16 v Sedbergh School (England) (H) L 4-23 v Mt. Douglas S.S. (A) L 9-12 Total Poini s Games 13 W2 LI 117-234 25 :h R III m i ' .. . , ■ liillll— i EH Back Row: (L. to R.) B. Thatcher, T. Knight, A. Linden, T. Kaye, M. Atkinson, D. Beer Middle Row: (L. to R.) B. Calkins, S. Zens, D. Merry, D. Williams, D. Bryden, C. Sigfstead, Mr. J. Da vies Front Row: (L. to R.) A. Bowen, J. Bradbury, P. Le Blanc, A. Dieckmann, M. Hoath, F. Pletcher, D. Horsthuis As we prepare for our rugby tour to New Zealand and Australia, the 2nd VX is playing it ' s best rugby of the season. Had we played as well during the season we would have won the majority of our games. We did not record one win but that did not diminish the effort and enthusiasm of the squad, who struggled valiantly without success. The team cap- tained by Allan Dieckman were a joy to coach and the fact that most of the squad is returning next year bodes well for the upcoming season. p 4 1 ! w K w1 L L PI ' ■ ■ 26 Spf S.L.O.B.S.AND1ST AND 2ND XV RUGBY 83 84 Back Row: (L. to R.) R. Malcolm, H. Shinohara, G. Seifriet, C. Kramer, B. Gough, G. Soetaniman, R. Kohlen, P. Wong, Mr. J. Grey Front Row: (L. to R.) D. Fraser, R. Karadontis, F. Ueberschar, R. Price, L. Stenmark, I. Esmail, D. Ganesan 27 THE 4TH XV Back Row: (L. to R.) B. Northcote, A. Howarth, A. Pilling, M. Hickley, P. Mazzulli, M. Gray, S. Tang, Mr. J. Grey Middle Row: (L. to R.) I. Smith, J. Gutierrez, M. Pittman, G. Arnold, G. Maunder, E. Poon, R. Beck Seated: (L. to R.) H. Wong, Y. Soetaniman f 9vk r ' Myi A piSI M Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. P. Jarvis, A. Morgan, D. Cooper, R. Boehm, J. Fisher, R. Purcell, M. Giordano, Mr. N. Coghlan Middle Row: (L. to R.) D. Hunter, D. Frankovich, J. Jung, A. Blundell, R. Kaul, A. Langran, D. Shulman Seated: (L. to R.J M. Fossum 6THAND7THXVS As ever, the fighting Sixths and Sevenths enjoyed their Rugby, even if it was not of the highest standard technically! Unfortunately, only Brentwood this year had teams at an equivalent level, so we only managed three matches. Of these one was won, one tied, and one lost - the latter in mud-bath conditions. The team as a whole always played with spirit, despite the fact that whenever a special talent began to emerge from our ranks he was snapped up by Mr. Grey, at a higher level. Notable amongst our players were Russ Purcell and Roland Boehm, who made up easily the heaviest front row in the School, John Fisher in the second row, and Johnny Jung in the three-quarters. I am sure all of these players will do well next season. N.I. Coghlan 28 THE COLTS A XV Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Noble, M. Sheina, R. Kenney, J. Roberts, F. Panjwani, A. Weaver, G. Stone, R. Flaxman, Mr. G. Dickens Front Row: (L. to R.) R. Schmitt, P. Robinson, I. Kennedy, T. McGovern, D. Gough, G. Templeton, M. Wooldridge 1 !l 4 . 14? ! 1 i — 4 vl ..-■ ..,.« - v « ►- jrfi a Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Noble, C. Borkenhagen, S. Ruzicka, C. Graham, P. Phillips, Mr. G. Dickens Fto j( Row: (L. toR.) M. Wilson, D. Howell-Jones, J. Roberts, D. Thomas, J. McNair, C. Cimolino The Colts had a most enjoyable rugby season and although we lacked talent we made up for this with enthusiasm and effort. The season for the Colts A commenced on a sour note with St. George ' s School winning by a large margin. In our next outing, which was against Brentwood, we lost by a few points despite an outstanding game by the forwards, led by Greg Stone, Ian Kennedy, Andre Weaver and Roy Flaxman who were up against players much bigger than themselves. The backs also had a good game led by the strong tackling of Feisal Panjwani and Madan Sheina. Our next independent school game was against St. Michael ' s who had a very strong flyhalf with an outstanding kick. Unfortunately we were put on defense most of the game and St. Michael ' s won. The highlight of the season was obviously our second game against St. George ' s which we won by two points. Roger Schmitt (scrumhalf) and Damian Gough (flyhalf) stole the show and executed a number of excellent plays with Schmitt scoring the winning try. The last two games against Brentwood and St. Michael ' s ended in losses by narrow margins. The Colts B, under the captaincy of Jay Roberts, had a fair season record-wise but their effort and input made it a good season for the team. Special thanks should be given to our coaches, Mr. Dickens for the forwards and Mr. Noble for the backs. They both had a positive outlook - both teams responded 100% and the result was an exciting and enjoyable season. Tim McGovern (Captain) 29 30 THE JUNIOR COLTS Back Row: (L. to R.) R. Chickite, D. Ruttan, J. Kamon, S. Flemming, W. Burns, R. Joyce, M. Hunter, P. Martin, Mr. M. Hall Middle Row: (L. to R.) E. Bergvinson, B. Talibi, K. O ' Kennedy, S. Wade, L. Hill, C. Squarey, G. Friesen Seated: (L. to R.J R. Brbadbent, F. Tovstigo The Junior Colts made tremendous progress over the course of the season. Up against somewhat overwhelming odds the team suffered some early heavy defeats against St. George ' s and S.M.U. However we were determined to turn the tables and 31 through perseverance, hard work and a positive attitude we did just that. Our scrummaging and rucking was without a doubt the best of the in- dependent schools and credit is due to the eight hard working forwards. Will Burns in his first season propped extremely well as witnessed by the moans of opposition loose heads and the future looks very promising indeed. Our second row of Lloyd Hill and Ken O ' Kennedy grafted well together. Both solid and honest these two young players are going to be heard from in the years to come. Marcus Hunter at flanker played erratically. When he was on form he proved to be extremely dangerous. The pack seemed to come to life when Marcus committed himself and again Shawnigan looks forward to another promising player. Scott Flemming at number eight was really coming into his own by the end of the season. He is beginning to read the game and his try off a number eight pick-up against Brentwood is evidence of this. Sebastian Wade our captain and scrum half played brilliantly throughout the year. A well skilled and tireless worker Sebastian stood out even at our darkest moments. Many thanks to Zeb for his leadership and endless efforts throughout the season. Our backs led by Garth Friesen at stand-off had many exciting moments. Garth distributed the ball well to Dean Ruttan and Florian Tovstigo. When Eric Bergvinson at fullback came into the line they were most productive. The wingers Robert Broad- bent and Paul Martin were given some lovely ball and on most occasions made good use of it. Robert scored a lovely try set up by Sebastian in our second match against S.M.U. Overall the season was a tremendous success and the team should well be proud of the progress they made. Every game they improved and I am confident that this team will experience many more wins in their Colt season. I look forward to working with them next season. M.R. Hall (Coach) THE JUNIOR A XV Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Lane, S. Godwin, M. Vopni, S. Halliday, S. van Halst, S. Hutchinson, A. Bettin, D. Fullerton, Mr. H. McClelland Middle Row: (L. to R.) M. Lawrence, J. Krotez, C. Cottrell, T. Sigfstead, P. Crawford, P. Loeppky, M. Kaye Seated: (L. to R.) J. Carter, B. Wade THE JUNIOR B XV Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Lane, J. Robertson, M. Falconer, J. Hokanson, A. Baycctich, J. Waddock, S. Reser, C. Henderson, D. Strong, Mr. H. McClelland Middle Row: (L. to R.) S. Wright, J. Gigliuk, C. Henshaw, B. Horner, G. Porter, B. Fowler, M. Graham Seated: (L. to R.) G. Finley, C. Lloyd, A. Toman, T. Kaul 32 For as long as the sun shone in September and October and the games were played on dry pitches this year ' s Junior A team was full of promise but because of their lack of size and weight they became horribly bogged down in the mud and slush of November and December. The three-quarter line quickly learned the basics of passing and tackling and while they often did not gain much ground at least they were moving the ball and supporting. Miles Lawrence in the centre showed great promise as a clever runner with the ball and although young and of slight build never shirked a tackle. Stephen Godwin and Stewart Halliday were strong if not very elusive runners and their tackling improved during the season. Barnaby Wade gave good service from the base of the scrum and brought off some technically perfect tackles. At full back Jason Carter had an excellent pair of hands and a good sense of position. He also got the idea of coming into the line and his kicking and tackling will improve with experience. The others in the line were Grade 9 boys who had played for the Juniors in the previous year and from whom great things were ex- pected. Todds Sigfstead, the captain, showed in the very first game of the year what a strong and valuable player he would have been at fly half in both attack and defence but early in the second half of that first game he went off with a fractured wrist and that was virtually the end of his season before it had started. David Fullerton moved in to the fly half position and performed creditably - he is a neat player with good hands and for one so slight was surprisingly good in defence. The forwards generally lacked aggression; many of them were good runners with the ball but too often they were guilty of hanging around on the fringes waiting for the ball which, of course, never appeared because the opposition got it. Chris Cottrell as pack leader and acting captain was a tower of strength - he clearly has the physique to be an excellent prop. Others who showed great promise were Phil Loeppky a busy little player who kept coming up with the ball at the front of the line out and John Krotez one of the smallest but who at break, did great covering and tackling and was clearly the best at winning possession in broken play. Steven van Halst showed great improvement during the season especially in his tackling. The ' B ' team was very much dependent upon the strong running of Scott Reser and Clark Macdonald both of whom had the speed and the strength to have played for the ' A ' team. Jeffrey Gigliuk was sound in defence at centre three quarter and Tony Kaul a cheeky little runner at scrum half. The forwards were all rather gentle with Stuart Wright showing promise as a hooker and Jonathan Hokanson, for all his awkwardness, providing some strong running with the ball. The now traditional dinner for the A team which was held in December coincided with a heavy fall of snow and it would be fair to say that many of the team, between courses, showed a degree of aggression in the snowball fights which would have thrilled the coaches on the field of play. However, it was an enjoyable season which promises well for next season as five of the three- quarter will again be eligible. S.A.S. Lane W.H.H McClelland Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. D. Leary, R. Mills, R. Swinton, R. Mayer, F. Chang, B. Kramer, M. Miller, D. Morgan Seated: (L. to R.) A. De Nardi, B. Russell, S. Bunnell, G. Bryan, A. Madill, H. Wood, K. Szeto Front: (L. to R.) J. Thompson, S. Harvey SHAWNIGAN RUGBY - 84 TOUR TO NZ AUSTRALIA Early on June 26, 1984, 39 boys, 4 staff and 6 parents and supporters embarked on the trip of a lifetime - a 5 week rugby tour of New Zealand and Australia. Before we returned, both the 1st and 2nd XV ' s would have played 11 matches, travelled New Zealand from North to South, met many fine people and gained much experience. Everyone brought home many memories. Everywhere the hospitality was absolutely superb - to the point where after several weeks of late nights, early mornings, socials, sightseeing, training and games, the entire tour party was absolutely drained. We visited the broadest cross section of schools possible. From the Area school of picturesque Whitianga, to the prestigious Boys High in Napier, to the rather more severe Catholic boarding school in Oamaru, St. Kevin ' s. Both teams played well, especially the 2nd XV, although a combination of erratic back play and fatigue saw the losses build up, after a promising number of early victories. Jason Anders was judged the Most Outstanding Player, Brent Gough the Most Improved, though any number of people would have been worthy winners. Cam Wright and Phil Schieldrop suffered most at the hands of Hanging Judge Davies at the Kangaroo Court sessions, while Allan Dieckmann and Frank Ueberschar left a trail of devastated, teary eyed young ladies. And, whenever spirits flagged, Mr. Dickens was always there with a story or a joke. (Hello, Amouir!) A special thanks to parents and supporters, especially t o David Wooldridge, who handled the medical duties so cheerfully and efficiently. And to Derek Hyde-Lay, who was the initial driving force behind the whole tour. The boys played well, and were fine ambassadors for the School. Most importantly, all benefitted and enjoyed themselves, for who would not go again Down Under . Ian Hyde- Lay (Tour Manager) 34 TOUR RESULTS inNZ 1st XV 2nd XV W 8-0 Mercury Bay 1st XV L 9-14 L 4-16 Hillcrest High School L 6-7 W 26-18 Tama tea High School W 17-4 L 6-48 Napier Boys High School L 3-15 W 12-4 Rangiora High School W 24-10 L 14-23 Lincoln High School W 15-10 L 0-47 St. Kevin ' s College L 0-29 D 3-3 Cargill High School L 6-8 L 3-4 Otago 16U Bayfield 1st XV W 12-11 in A ustralia L 12-16 Central Coast Rep. A B L 4-6 L 12-32 Epping High School KillaralstXV L 4-34 35 BASKETBALL SENIOR BASKETBALL The 1984 basketball season was, if nothing else an enjoyable one for the senior team. In spite of the often irratic playing of twelve enthusiastic players and the rookie coaching of Mr. Noble, the team put together a very respectable record of 7 wins and 8 losses. But when one of the highlights for the team was ' hitting the Keg ' for dinner and being invited to a ' toga party ' one cannot really expect much better. Highlights of the year came at the beginning and end of the season. Our first home game of the season was against Brentwood in the Stag Classic. This was a team Shawnigan has had difficulty defeating for a number of years. This time, however, behind the hot hands of Ted Kaye and the excellent ball control of Todd Knight and Dennis Horsthuis, the team came out with a one point victory in a real nail biter , in front of a noisy packed house. Shawnigan came second in this tournament as well as the following Ballenas Invitational. The next few weeks, however, held little more than defeat and frustration for the team. This included a loss by 22 points to a team that earlier in the season we defeated by 27 points. However, things picked up and the team finished the season with two fine games in the Independent Schools Tournament. These included a loss to a very strong and talented St. Michaels team but with Tim Cameron playing an excellent game ' inside ' both offensively and defensively. The second game saw Ted Kay back to his old tricks Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Noble, B. Patel, C. Wright, P. Johnston, D. Horsthuis, M. Williams, H. Wong Front Row: (L. to R.) T. Cameron, A. Wooldridge, T. Knight, T. Kaye, I. Mackay along with Todd Knight leading the team to a one point victory over St. Georges. These two players were later to receive School Colours for their fine basketball achievements over this and previous seasons. The season, on the whole, was an enjoyable and relatively successful one. Special mention, at this point, should go to Alan Linden who was the teams most improved player, and to Ian Mackay who provided the team with some comic relief. Which leads me to wonder what changes would have happened to our season had the boys gone to the toga party? S. Noble Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. M. Hall, S. Bullard, B. Daniel, K. Dunsire, J. Kamon, M. Vagg, G. Mix Front Row: (L. to R.J S. Tardif, J. Jung, M. Wooldridge, G. Friesen, P. Martin Back Row: (L. to R.) C. Lloyd, T. Knight, F. Chang, C. Macdonald, J. Hokanson, M. Johnston, D. Strong, B. Russell, T. Kaye, A. De Nardi Front Row: (L. to R.) G. Bryan, M. Vagg, B. Fowler, M. Falconer, J. MacDonald, J. Waddock, J. Thompson UNDER- 14 BASKETBALL The Under-14 Basketball team had a successful and enjoyable season despite their win-loss record. Due to the lack in height we often found it difficult against many of the taller local teams. Despite this lack in height, all players were enthusiastic, displaying good hustle and team spirit. Many people turned out for this team and throughout the season their skills developed tremendously. The season closed with the Mid-Island Tournament, where we were seeded 6th and even- tually finished in 5th place. Congratulations should go to Blane Fowler who was placed on the 1st all-star team. Thanks to all members of the team for an enjoyable season and we hope they continue with this fine game. Todd Knight Ted Kaye (Coaches) 39 SOCCER 1ST XI Back Row: (L. to R.) M. Akiyama, M. Hickley, S. Pahl, M. Atkinson, R. Brakop, Mr. R.P. Smith Front Row: (L. to R.) M. Hoath, J. Bannister, M. Pittman, P. Schieldrop, M. Kobus, P. LeBlanc 40 The success of this year ' s 1st XI came as a pleasant surprise to me, for with only three members of last year ' s team remaining I was expecting this to be a ' rebuilding ' year. Instead, we had good results against each of our rival schools and finished second in the Independent Schools Tournament. It was an exceptional crop of Grade 11 ' s who gave us this instant respectability. We already had Paul Wilcox from last year ' s 1st XI, and no fewer than six of his classmates joined him in this year ' s team. Mike Kobus, Roland Brakop and Matt Atkinson probably had the highest profiles among these newcomers, but all of them showed enough skill and drive to promise great things for next year. The team ' s veterans had fine seasons too. Scott Pahl was, as usual, completely reliable in goal; Miles Pittman and Mac Hickley anchored a competent defence; and captain Phil Schieldrop, an inspiring leader, ran miles in the mid-field, rallying his defenders and urging on his forwards. Scott and Phil were awarded School Colours for their outstanding service to soccer during their time at the School. The highlight of our season was a stirring 1-0 win over Brentwood in the Independent Schools Tournament. The team, always a closely-knit unit, reached new heights of togetherness in this game, and worked with a sense of purpose that was almost tangible in the air. Unfortunately, the victory took so much out of us that we were rather flat in the final against St. George ' s and lost 3-1, but this had little effect on my pleasure and pride in a team which did so much better than I had expected of them. Well done, gentlemen, and thank you! R.P. Smith 2ND XI Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. R.P. Smith, D. Mat- thews, A. Pilling, A. Harke, A. Howarth, I. McPherson, O. Balme Front Row: (L. to R.) D. Fraser, I. Esmail, R. Price, B. Patel, P. Mazzulli 41 UNDER 16 Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. P. Jarvis, D. Howell-Jones, G. Clay, A. Weaver, J. Roberts, M. Giordano, D. Gregson Front Row: (L. to R.) J. Wright, D. Frankovich, Y. Kang, S. Wade, G. Templeton, J. Beddoe This year the Under 16 squad started off on a high note with an influx of promising young players, six of whom were new boys. The season started with a decisive 3-0 win over Brentwood, Andre Weaver coming through with some fine saves for the shut-out. After this win we had a slight slump; we tied SMU with Jay Roberts making a spectacular goal to tie the game, and we later played Brentwood and tied again. We then headed into a game against a very strong St. George ' s team and we lost a hard- fought game, 2-1 . We then headed into the Independent Schools play-offs being fairly confident of beating Brent- wood, but to our surprise at the end of full time it was 0-0, thus forcing a shoot-out. Our kickers Wade, Hunter, Templeton and Gough scored while Brentwood ' s players shot 3 shots wide and Weaver had to make one quick save. We ended up 2nd over all in the tournament under the captaincy of Sebastian Wade and outstanding play of Jay Roberts, David Howell-Jones and Andre Weaver. Many thanks to Mr. Jarvis for a great year. S. Wade A. Weaver 42 Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. G.O. Dickens, S. Wright, M. Graham, R. Chickite, S. Hutchinson, G. Smith, C. Villani, S. Harvey Front Row: (L. to R.) J. Robertson, J. Krotez, B. Wade, M. Lawrence, B. Horner, B. Dixon, D. Fullerton The Under 15 soccer team was a unique tribute to Mr. Dickens ' style of coaching. Despite the weather the team was able to perform well against such teams as Brent- wood and St. Michael ' s School. In the early stage of the season we were struck by bad conditions which turned the lower fields into a swamp but we fortunately adapted to these conditions. Our young team was full of talent which helped to make a unified and ambitious squad. Our team was composed of several outstanding and dedicated players, capably captained by Miles Lawrence. Barnaby Wade, John Krotez, Steven Hutchinson an d Todds Sigfstead, carried the team throughout the season. The highlight of the season was the Independent Schools Tournament at Brentwood. Although we were seeded fourth we captured second place through the persistent efforts of the entire team. Overall we had a most enjoyable season thanks to Mr. Dickens ' outstanding coaching. Steven van Halst Miles Lawrence 43 Mi BADMINTON SENIOR BADMINTON JUNIOR BADMINTON i Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. D. Leary, C. Cimolino, J. Bradbury, B. Ho. Seated: (L. to R.) Y. Soetaniman, B. Calkins, S. Tang. Back Row: (L. to R.) Mr. D. Leary, P. Duchart, R. Martin, B. Cunningham, K. Szeto. Seated: (L. to R.J S. Bunnell, S. Longstreet, H. Wood, P. Crawford, P. Yeh. TODDS SIGFSTEAD An enthusiastic group of students of widely varying ability attended this year ' s badminton sessions. All enjoyed their badminton and the standard of play improved steadily over the season. In matches against Cowichan High School a mixed junior-senior team did extremely well, winning two matches and tieing one. In the Independent Schools ' Tournament we did not achieve as good team results, but our pride was salvaged by the considerable achievement of Todds Sigfstead who took the trophy for the Under 16 Individual Singles Championship. This feat was the more remarkable for the fact that Todds is still only in Grade 9 and he had to beat St. George ' s best on their home courts. Blair Calkins and Scott Tang have been able Co- Captains. Blair capped a fine badminton career at Shawnigan by being awarded School Colours and Scott has been appointed Captain of Badminton for 1985 D. Leary I INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS UNDER 16 SINGLES CHAMPION 45 SQUASH Although there were no independent squash tournaments this year there was excitement in the squash programme. The season started with an announcement from Mr. Cox stating that there would be a mandatory run for everybody before squash. After this exciting news had died into non- existence the School received word that Todds Sigfstead had placed in the Alberta Junior Cham- pionships. Todds then headed to Vancouver with Sean Ruzicka and Lloyd Stenmark for a tournament at the Evergreen Squash Club; all three returned with trophies!! The Greenwood competition ended with a fine match between Lloyd Stenmark and Todds Sigf- stead. Todds won an exciting final in five games to finish another good season of squash. Our thanks to Mr. McClelland and Mr. Cox for their organization and coaching. Lloyd R. Stenmark 46 CROSS-COUNTRY 47 ICE HOCKEY This year Ice Hockey became an activity on Wednesdays and Fridays from October to Spring Break. There were no games during the first term so the emphasis was on individual skills. By the time Christmas came around, most of the players were in top physical condition. The first senior game against Brentwood proved to be a tough hitting offensive game and we pulled off a 6-5 victory - our first win in a few years! In the next game Brentwood was able to turn the cards and beat us 5-3. During the middle of the second term, Kings Edge Hill, a school from Halifax, visited us while on tour. They narrowly defeated us 3-2 and 2-1. These two games showed spectacular goaltending by Eric Bergvinson, our Grade 8 goalie. We entered the Independent Schools Tournament with a tied record with Brentwood and St. George ' s. In the first game Brentwood defeated us 7-4 and although we found our legs against St. George ' s we unfortunately lost 2-1. Brentwood finished by beating St. George ' s to win the Trophy. This year, School Colours were awarded to Rob Price, Assistant Captain, and Rory Malcolm, Captain. The Most Valuable Trophy went unan- imously to Eric Bergvinson. On behalf of the Shawnigan Hockey program we would like to thank Mr. Fraser and Mr. Dickens for a very enjoyable year. R. Malcolm, R. Price 48 Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. G. Dickens, D. Gregson, C. Repen, R. Schmitt, M. Vagg, D. Ruttan, M. Falconer, D. Martin, D. Howell-Jones, P. Loeppky, G. Smith, Mr. L. Fraser Seated: (L. to R.) C. Villani, C. Borkenhagen, E. Bergvinson, J. Mc- Cordic, J. Kamon, J. Roberts, B. Fowler 49 ROWING Standing: (L. to R.) S. Zens, C. Kramer, D. Beer, C. Sigfstead, Mr. Pj| Yates, A. Morgan, B. Gough, G. Seifriet, I. Mackay Kneeling: Ij McPherson 50 New has been the catchword this year. Of course, the biggest change has been Mr. Joe Grey ' s relinquishing of the reins with which he has guided Shawnigan rowers for the past 25 years. He has not in any sense quitted himself of rowing, though, and the crew still has had the benefit of his coaching skills for our sculling program, and of his administrative skills as he once again headed up the Shawnigan Regatta. We have had some changes in the way we have coached the crews, so that with fewer than fifty oarsmen there have been no less than four coaches. This is quite a departure from the days when more than double this number were under the management of a single coach. (Of course, that is the stuff that legends are made of, and there is already doubt as to whether it was ever humanly possible!) Along with Mr. Grey, Mr. Coghlan and Mr. Yates we have had the good fortune to include Mr. Tim Powell, a former Ridley captain of rowing and coach at Queen ' s University. New equipment has provided a big boost this year. Through the good offices of Mr. David Fulton, an old boy and now one of the School ' s Governors, we have acquired a new second-hand eight. The Western Express is a beautiful Kaschper VAC SHELL, designed for a lightweight crew. It was purchased specifically for our Colts, and when Mr. Powell finally let them row it they proved a for- midable combination. Other new equipment included two Boston Whaler coachboats, which made it possible for our coaches to actually be on the water with their crews. There were new faces at both of the Shawnigan regattas this year. The Head of the Lake saw six clubs in competition, and a very large field of boats mggled for position and raced the length of the lake. The twenty-third annual Shawnigan Regatta was held at West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park for the first time ever, and we had a record number of par- ticipants with nearly 600 competitors taking part. Somebody really pulled some strings, because after a week of HEAVY rain the sun shone through on regatta day, and it absolutely beamed down on the trophy presentations. There were a number of new trophies awarded at the Regatta this year, as through the efforts of Mr. Jeffrey Butcher we have seen trophies established in nearly all of our female events now. A very special trophy was introduced by the Dawson family to honour the memory of their son Rob (Shawnigan Crew of 1980) who died tragically in an automobile accident just prior to last year ' s regatta. The Rob Dawson Trophy is awarded to the sweep oar crew which accumulates the most points in the course of the regatta, and it is fitting that our Colt 4+ should be the first to have their names engraved on it. The crews? It has been a particularly good year for the juniors, and we have done much to lay the groundwork for 1985. The Varsity had a rather disap- pointing season, and it was not until their final race at the Shawnigan Regatta that they really came together, finishing a strong third behind Brentwood and Lakeside. Only Mackay and Morgan are graduating from this crew, though, which leaves a lot of up-and-coming talent with another shot at things next season. The Bantams made good progress in acquiring skills, and the Bantam 4 + gathered first place honours in all of their races save one. Most notable were their gold medal performances in the Bantam and Novice 4+ events at the Pacific Northwest Championships in Spokane, Washington. Our Novice competitors this year were drawn from the ranks of both the Colts and the Bantams and, though they did not capture many laurels, they were an enthusiastic group who did much to strengthen our club. The Sculling Contingent made a respectable showing at every regatta, the highlight of their season being the gold medal won by the Arnold Karadontis combo in the Lightweight Doubles at the B.C. High School Championships. It was our Colt Crew which took pride of place this season. They divided the eights honours evenly with Brentwood, while the coxed four of Kaul, Kennedy, Flaxman, Robinson and O ' Kennedy won every Colt 4+ race, collected a gold (L. to R.): T. Kaul, I. Kennedy, R. Flaxman, P. Robinson, K. O ' Kennedy, F. Tovstigo, R. Kenney, W. Burns L. Hill 4- medal in the Lightweight event in Spokane, and finished up winning the Junior Under 64 kg. event at the Canadian Schoolboy Championships in St. Catharine ' s Ontario. (And the entire eight are still going to be juniors in 1985!) We wound the year up with Interhouse races, and the com- petition was far more even than it has been for years. A string of Ripley ' s victoris. has finally been ended by a fine showing by Lake ' s House. At the end of the season barbecue several presentations were made. Mr. Gary Giles was made a member of our club, in recognition of his longtime friendship with the crew and his unfailing efforts which help to make our regatta such a success. The crew presented Mr. Grey with an engraved silver tray (which they took care to point out was NOT a retirement present) as a token of the respect and affection which we all feel for this man who has put in at least 25 years toward the bet- tement of rowers and rowing. The Bourne Trophy, recognizing the member of the crew who has given the most over the course of the year in an unselfish way, went to Scot Zens. The Michael Howrigan Trophy, recognizing the most outstanding oarsman on the crew, was presented by Mr. Norm Howrigan to Ian Mackay. This has been my first year as the head of the coaching staff. It is a title more than anything, though, because each coach runs his own program and gets results in his own manner. I have been particularly fortunate to be working with this year ' s coaches: Mr. Grey has shouldered the burden of organizing the Regatta and has coached the scullers, Mr. Coghlan has brought on yet another group of Bantams and Novices (the success of this year ' s program was due in no small part to his efforts last year), and Mr. Powell ' s coaching skills are easily apparent in the outstanding successes of his Colts. All of these men have given selflessly of their time, and I thank them for it. I also feel fortunate to have had so able a captain as Ian Mackay, whose love of this sport and loyalty to his crew have been a great asset to us all. P.D. Yates CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS ST. CATHARINE ' S, ONTARIO On May 31st, the Colts 4 made up of Tony Kaul, Ian Kennedy, Roy Flaxman, Paul Robinson, Ken O ' Kennedy and coached by Mr. Tim Powell headed east to represent the School in the Junior Mens 64 kg. Cox 4 category of the Canadian High School Rowing Championships. Due to the 28 Canadian and American entries, heats were scheduled for Saturday. The crew had an excellent start in their heat, grabbing a lead which was never relinquished. Clocking a time 7 seconds faster than any other boat, the Shawnigan men were favourites for the Final. On the Sunday Final, the crew rowed easily to victory, winning by 10 seconds and clocking a time of 5:23.16. This time was only 1.03 seconds off the fastest cox four time of the day!! The long hard hours of training resulted in the winning of the J.D. Baily Trophy and the much prized CSSRA gold medal. Accommodation, meals, and grandstand cheering were supplied by Dr. and Mrs. Powell, whose hospitality was much appreciated. Tours of Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Ridley College were provided by Mr. Powell. It was a very rewarding trip. 54 GOLF 7 ™ u i 55 ■ 9 ' ?i| T IK L i, XjL , . fcsa. m i ■Kfli fci Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. L. Fraser, R. Schmitt, Mr. H. McClelland Seated: (L. to R.) C. Henshaw, R. Malcolm, D. Gregson 55 TRACK AND FIELD The season wettest track i recent memory played havoc with the training sessions, especially in the throwing and jumping events. The track itself was soft and muddy and, on many occasions almost too wet for rugby. The jumping pit was hardly ever used and the pole vault was a forgotten event - almost! However the season was a success. This was due to the example and effort of a small band of seniors. The senior team won the Mid-Island Meet for the 23rd time and were the Independent Schools Champions for the 17th time in 28 years. In the closest competition 56 Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Noble, A. Bowen, P. Wilcox, J. Fisher, aye, C. Kramer, J. Bradbury, S. Tang, Mr. D. Hyde- d: (L. to R.) P. Schieldrop, C. Wright, T. Knight, W. t, F. Panjwani, S. Pahl, A. Harke ever we found ourselves one point up on S.M.U. and 3 points ahead of St. George ' s with only the 4 x 400m relay to be run. Ted Kay, Phil Schieldrop, Tim Cameron and Faheem Panjwani responded magnificently, each of them running a very determined leg, to win the race by more than 20 metres - a real team effort. Undoubtedly the strongest segment of our team was the throwing corps of Todd Knight, Scott Pahl and Walter van Halst, our captain. They always picked up a bushel of points in the meets and Scott and Walter also qualified to compete in the B.C. High Schools Championships in the Shot Put and Discus respectively. There were several strong competitors amongst the juniors too and Feisal Panjwani, Damian Gough, Joe Kamon, Alex Bettin and Frank Chang are names that spring to mind. They and one or two others competed in the Island Junior Championships and did quite well. Everyone of them could become good and, should they decide to stay with the sport, will form a very strong core for future teams. D.W. Hyde-Lay 57 JUNIOR TRACK AND FIELD Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Noble, S. Wade, D. Ruttan, F. Tovstigo, W. Morrison, L. Hill, Mr. D. Hyde- Lay Seated: (L. to R.) I. Kennedy, K. O ' Kennedy, J. Kamon, S. Jolliffe, G. Stone, P. Le Blanc, D. Howell-Jones 58 59 FIELD HOCKEY Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Lane, T. McGovern, R. Brakop, B. Patel, D. Williams, M. Akiyama, S. Wade, Mr. G. Dickens Seated: (L. to R.) J. Bannister, M. Kobus, A. Dieckmann, J. Anders, A. Linden Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Lane, O. Balme, J. Lansdowne, M. Hunter, A. Blundell, B. Thatcher, G. Templeton, M. Wilson, Mr. G. Dickens Seated: (L. to R.) R. Pettyfer, B. Wade, S. Ruzicka, F. Ueberschar, M. Atkinson, G. Porter, D. Howell-Jones 60 61 TENNIS Standing: (L. to R.) Mr. S. Cox, P. Mazzulli, D. Drumheller, G. Soetaniman, Y. Soetaniman Seated: (L. to R.J M. Wooldridge, A. Wooldridge, J. Jung Shawnigan played a few matches against other schools this year and despite the ab- sence of two team members for the season and the worst weather in ten years, the School showed well. M. Wooldridge, J. Jung, and P. Mazzulli played consistently and captain, A. Wooldridge, in addition to some good tennis, also made sure programme details were completed. J. Jung defeated all to win the Grogan Cup and also led Copeman ' s to interhouse victory. We look forward to next season when several young players and appropriate tennis weather will return. 62 mm The Junior Tennis group had a good season. We were lucky with the weather, most of the rain falling on Mr. Cox and his Seniors. It was disappointing that neither S.M.U. or St. George ' s were able to fulfill their fixtures with us but we enjoyed playing four matches with Brent- wood, the results being Brentwood 2, Shawnigan 1 and one match having to be abandoned because of rain (we think we were in a winning position!) Standards improved throughout the term and this group will be a force to be reckoned with in the future. D. Leary JR. TENNIS Standing: (L. to R.) S. Bunnell, M. Graham, C. Cimilino, M. Sheina, J. Roberts, J. Wright, I. Donaldson, R. Vagg, J. Carter Seated: (L. to R.) C. Repen, J. Blanchette, M. Johnston, B. Horner, D. Fullerton, J. Robertson, T. Sigfstead 63 SAILING Standing L-R: Mr. R. Grass, A. Pilling, A. Howarth, M. Hickley Seated L-R: S. Wright, A. Bowen, R. Price, D. Thomas, D. Horsthuis This year ' s summer term proved to be one of the most exciting sailing seasons in a long time. After a disappointing spring with little or no wind most days, the post-Easter weather proved to be perfect, and sometimes more than any sailing enthusiast would want. As luck would have it, the Independent Schools Regatta was held very early in term and with virtually nonexistent winds at Brentwood, it was a case of local knowledge winning out in the end. The next Regatta against Glenlyon was at the opposite end of the Beaufort scale, with conditions at Shawnigan such, that in the end the race had to be cancelled since most of the boats were up-ended at any given time. This was followed by the annual competition between ourselves and Brentwood for the Roger ' s Cup (Brentwood Cup). This is always the highlight of the season for us, a two day affair alternating be- tween Shawnigan Lake and the salt chuck at Brentwood. At the end of the first day Shawnigan was leading by 24 points, a respectable but not in- surmountable lead. On the second day away from home waters, conditions at Brentwood were highlighted by gusty winds in excess of 30 kmph, an ideal combination for our team who had had plenty of experience in just such conditions on the lake all term. After the first two races, Shawnigan led by a remarkable 74 points, and Brentwood facing in- surmountable odds, conceded defeat. In 20 years of competition for the Roger ' s Cup this was the largest margin of victory to date. Prospects for next year look equally promising as only R. Price and A. Bowen are retiring, leaving the majority of the winning team to return for perhaps more of the same. It has been a good five years of sailing from a per- sonal viewpoint, and I am grateful to have been associated with the team all this time both as a junior and as captain for the last two years. I would like to thank Mr. Grass for another excellent season and to wish the team the best of luck for next year. Robert S. Price 64 SWIMMING 65 ARCHERY Archery has had a rather awkward and halting beginning in our activities programme. During the winter months we Found it very difficult to acquire an indoor range. The spring and summer offered hopes for a good season in the outdoors but here also, with the wettest spring on record, we were disappointed. In spite of these setbacks visits have been made to the Cowichan Bowmen field course near Duncan and, when the weather permitted, we have built and used an outdoor target range on the playing field. Jay Bevan has continued to shoot competitively in Duncan throughout the winter. Others who have shown interest in archery have included Marcus Hunter, Chris Graham and Jonathan Hokanson. In the summer term we were joined by John Fisher who opened a new dimension by bringing along his crossbow. G.L. Anderson 66 CYCLING f ' L A $ flt ► ' 1 i f fc m ' I  - J 9 ' ITla — ff. 1 yfi fa  ■■E? - r . 67 V. 68 ACTIVITIES EVENTS «:, MT, ts m 1 | V ■ft SKI Once again Ski Week came just in time. However, the Manning Park Lodge was not open for the season, therefore the School made a bold choice and decided to go to Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. The prospects were excellent, even if the snow conditions were not. It was the first time Shawnigan, as a whole, had gone to a major ski area. While there, the School was split in two, half skiing at Whistler, half at Blackcomb. At night the entire School ate at the Blackcomb Daylodge. All went as planned, except for a few problems with room arrangements at Slopeside. The snow conditions at first were rather bad, only the top half of both mountains were open, but by the end of the week the snow was falling heavily, making for some great powder skiing. However, with snow comes clouds, in fact on the day of the Interhouse race the visibility was very poor, but this did not deter Jay Roberts from not only winning the junior category but also posting the best time in the School. Scott Pahl managed to beat last year ' s winner, Jason Anders, to win the senior category. In the evenings, after a cafeteria supper at the Blackcomb Daylodge, the School was entertained with movies, talks, music and even an illusionist. For the School, as well as everyone involved at Whistler, it was a learning experience, for it was the first school group Whistler had entertained. The School owes warm thanks to Whistler and Black- 70 .  CI • WEEK comb ski areas and Daylodges, Highland and Slopeside Hotels, and Jim McConkey ' s Ski Shop, for a very successful Ski Week. However, our special thanks must go to Mr. Grey for his long hours of organizing. Art Blundell 71 OUT WITH THE OLD. COMPUTER. SCIENCE 72 SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN VILLAGE KIDDIES ' KARNIVAL June 10th saw Rowers and Rugby players defend their title as local Tug of War champions against the Shawnigan Lake Fire Department. Unfortunately the trophy this year went to the Firefighters in a not so close contest - but there is always next year! Much to the crowd ' s delight the boys also entered the water fight complete with fire helmets and hoses and put up a great, if wet, performance. Special mention should be made of the crew of boys who, under the direction of Rob Karadontis, worked very hard at the essential but unpopular job of setting up and taking down the stalls - in particular Tony Kaul, Jonty McNair and David Martin. D. Leary REACH FOR THE TOP In the last weekend of January, the Shawnigan Reach for the Top team arrived in Vancouver for their first round of games in the new Round Robin series for the 1984 British Columbia Championship. Returning from last year ' s very successful showing on the program, it was hoped that this year the team could improve its standing by the one place that had separated them from the trophy last year. With Miles Pittman, who had proved his great worth in two previous seasons, leading the team, and Fred Pletcher also applying his talent and experience, the team had retained the two key figures who had brought us so close last year. The two new members of the team, David Drumheller and Rob Kaul, also showed great promise. Our first game was an elimination round which we won quite handily and went on to compete against Howe Sound and Southgate in our first Round Robin series. Much to our pleasure we carried both games, winning versus Southgate by 490 points, and defeating Howe Sound 540-310. Being the first team of the season to clear the 1000 mark the team left with a con- fidence that was to prove slightly worrying in the weeks ahead. Returning in February from the Provincial Final we met with the other two zone champions, St. George ' s and Port Coquitlam. The evening began with Shawnigan matched up against Port Coquitlam. Both teams got off to a very poor start and although we did manage to hold the game, our point total was not of the level required in a Round Robin Tournament, the score being only 310 for Shawnigan - 195 for Port Coquitlam. We then headed into the next round against St. George ' s in what was to prove to be the most exciting game of the evening. Shawnigan got off to a poor start allowing St. George ' s to obtain a considerable lead. However, about halfway through the game Miles began to gather points at a rate which, along with the high level of play from the rest of the team, allowed us to scrape by to victory with a score of 320 to 305. That match marked the end of our games, and all that could be done was to watch the final round between Port Coquitlam and St. George ' s. With the ghost of our poor point total in the first match to haunt us we viewed with anguish the rising point total of St. George ' s. If they reached 530 points they would surpass our total. In a game that proved to be our nemesis, St. George ' s sailed over the 530 point mark a few minutes before the end of the game. Leaving the Final standings as: St. George ' s - first, Shawnigan - second, Port Coquitlam - third. Our narrow loss was a great disappointment to our team and was compounded by last years similar result. However, the members of the team must not be ashamed, for they did remain the only undefeated team in the province, which is to their tribute. They also achieved a level of excellence on Reach for the Top never before reached by our School and they can remain proud of their con- tribution. W.J. McCracken 74 AEROBICS Aerobics was the catch-all name which included a group of runners and a group of weight-lifters. A few of the most masochistic types (Bruce Northcote, Cam Kramer, Brent Gough, Alan Morgan) actually did both the running and the weight-training. The runners, a mixed bag of sizes and abilities from Grades 8 through 12, began the term padding along relatively short routes of three miles or so, pushing themselves at their individual paces. Compare this to the end of the season which saw everyone loping around a seven mile circle on the logging roads west of the School, without a single rest stop. It was very satisfying for me to observe the great progress of each and every member of this activity, for running requires mental discipline, and this is the kind of strength which has immediate application to almost every worthwhile pursuit in life. The weight-lifters trained regularly during activity periods, but most put in a fair bit of time on their own as well. It is encouraging to note how many boys wanted to avaH themselves of the weight-room equip- ment, as approximately one-fifth of the entire student body made the effort to get checked out so that they might go in at odd hours and work out by themselves. This is good news for coaches, and it reflects the kind of health and fitness conscious attitude which a Shawnigan education seeks to impart. P.D. Yates RIFLE CLUB This year the rifle club consisted of approximately 30 members among whom were a number of very promising marksmen. Of the 30 members, 19 people were rewarded with a total of 34 badges. The badges given were: 19 bronze 10 silver 4 gold 1 sharpshooter These are quite remarkable results when compared to the record of the recent past. The interhouse was a very close competition with relatively low point spread between the ultimate winners and second place in both senior and junior. The standings for the events are as follows: SENIOR JUNIOR Lake ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Copeman ' s Lake ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Lonsdale ' s All in all, it has been a very successful year. Allan Dieckmann Captain 76 OUTDOORS CLUB The Senior Outdoors activity focused exclusively on canoeing and kayaking during the Fall of ' 83. A rather small group of boys were involved, but to their credit - and en- joyment - they all took part in virtually every trip we did. We began with basic skills in open-Canadian canoes and slalom kayaks, since none of the group could claim great competence in the early weeks. However, skills were acquired quickly and enthusiastically, and confidence blossomed with experience. It was not long before the demand was entirely for kayaks and river-running. Day trips were done on the Cowichan and Nitnat Rivers. The Cowichan featured the more exciting rapids (and more frequent capsizes); the Nitnat abounded with wildlife, including salmon (which bumped into our boats), bald and golden eagles (as many as thirty of the white-headed giants could be seen dotting the tree branches in some select spots), and seals. The most memorable trip was an over-night at Long Beach, on the west coast of the Island. In spite of the time of year - first week of November! - the sun shone and the surf rolled in sparkingly. Clad in full wetsuits we plunged in, to get used to the water just in case we should capsize our boats later, and after the initial voice-raising shock of cold water filling our suits we warmed up and had a great time body-surfing. Then the real fun began, and we launched into the waves in our kayaks and came surfing back in - one way or another. It was an exhausted, but thoroughly satisfied, group of paddlers that returned to Shawnigan late that Sunday night. I had a great deal of pleasure in seeing this group develop their skills and self-confidence. I hope to see this activity expand in the future, as we are ideally situated amidst lake, river, and ocean paddling-paradises. We must strive to maintain the closeness of this small group, though, for it is sharing the excitement, the effort, and the beauty which makes this all a worthwhile pursuit. P.D. Yates 77 78 The Outdoors Club met most Friday afternoons throughout the year. In the first term we were divided into two sections. With Mr. Yates a small group of senior boys concentrated on kayacking. Trips were made down the Nitinat River and to Long Beach for surf kayacking. The Junior section of the club, under the supervision of Mr. Fairban, has been involved in a variety of outings and activities including rope climbing, orien- teering, canoeing, hiking, and first aid (17 boys com- pleted a St. John Ambulance SOFA course in February). Trips that highlighted the year were the Cowichan River Trail in September, canoeing down the Nitinat River in November, spelunking at Gordon River in March, and an overnight hike to Empress Mountain near Sook in April. Trips planned for the remainder of the year include canoeing in Cowichan Lake and Cowichan River, and a hike to Lomas Lake in May or June. Thanks to Mr. Noble, Mr. Coghlan (the mad caver), and Mr. Rolston, for lending their time and skills. N.R. Fairbank 79 80 Cowichan Cablevision, of Duncan, have been the sponsors of an experimental programme . to have Shawnigan Lake School produce a half hour show each month. The format of the show to be to show aspects of the Cowichan Valley, which otherwise might be unknown. Our first major project was to show the public the very interesting Zoo, located at Whippletree Junction on the Trans Canada Highway south of Duncan. Following the research, we took the equipment to the Zoo and carried through with the taping and the in- terviewing on a very pleasant and sunny day. Five hours were then spent in the Channel 3 studios doing the editing and sound. The resulting programme was well done and also well received after the showing ' on air ' . The intention was then to produce a show each month. In fact the second show was begun. This was to show the Valley People the work of Skaleem Village. Unfortunately poor weather and equipment failure made the finishing of the programme impossible. Next year it is intended to expand this programme and have shows produced indoors as well as outside, the weather should then be of minor significance. The Channel 3 project has been headed by Phil Schieldrop, who has given many hours to this activity over the past three years. Also working on this project have been: Mashi Akiyama, Jason Bannister, Roland Brakop, Steve Hutchinson, Faheem Panjwani, Miles Pittman, Scot Zens, Iyaaz Esmail, Art Blundell and Andrew Howarth. CHANNEL 3 81 MUSIC NIGHT Pk L ••I i t_r J H V i n H B H i !! 1 v ■ l w[ JrS 1 v 1L T F 1 82 AIR BANDS 83 Every second year the School opens its doors to everyone interested in seeing what goes on behind those beautiful wrought-iron gates and this year ' s Open House was held on March 16. This coin- cided with a Governors ' meeting, the last night of ' Camelot ' and the last day of the Spring Term. There was a high standard of displays and a large number of the boys participated. A lot of work and imagination went into preparation for the day, with most aspects of the Academic and Activities Programmes represented in one way or another. It is perhaps unfair to single out this display or that as being more memorable than another, but there was certainly a marked difference in ambiance in the various areas, with the hushed reverence in the presence of the masterpieces in the Photo Lab, Art Room and Woodwork Shop contrasting sharply with the frenetic activity in the Biology and Physics Labs, where every inch of available space was crowded with a bewildering variety of improbable equipment, with attendant acolytes in white robes performing incomprehensible rituals at - ap- parently - random intervals. All in all, I think Open House was well worth having. It is good to be reminded of the out- standing artistic talent hidden beneath the craggy exteriors of some of those hulking great rugby players, and to see what goes on in other areas of the School that you seldom visit. R.P.Smith i ' ■ ■■■■ SALMON ENHANCEMENT BY GRADE NINE SCIENCE 1 s ■ ' ' - • SCIENCE FIELD TRIP - H 1 gjPsB ' r i f A 86 THE ARTS SHAWNIGAN STUDENT NEWSPAPER RETURNS Co- editors: Andrew Howarth Miles Pittman Lay-Out: Scot Zens Typist: Mrs. R. Frowd Staff Advisor: P.J. Jarvis This year the students revived the concept of a student newspaper which was last run by Chris Winslow of Lake ' s House in the late 70 ' s. The paper was then playfully called ' Hindsight ' . This time the students, after a great deal of brainstorming, went for the colour theme and named the publication ' The Black and Gold ' . To produce a school newspaper with a professional feel takes a combination of talent and luck - we had both. Firstly we possessed the thoughtful, driving force of Miles Pittman and Andrew Howarth as Co-Editors. Miles supplied the often quirky, yet often brilliant, ideas, while Andrew organized Miles, and the newspaper, into coherent shape. When it came to ac- tually producing the paper we were extremely fortunate to have Scot Zens whose artistic eye, incredible patience and care for detail resulted in a professional-looking paper. Also we were thankful to have Mrs. Frowd who gave of her time to type the copy. Then came the luck - through the kind help of Mr. Bruce Atkinson we were able to gain the services of Island Publishing in Ladysmith. The first issue was a modest venture comprising four pages and was produced on my kitchen table at 1.00 a.m. on a Sunday morning. By the end of the year however, we were able to produce a 12 page issue which included up-to-date news, many in-depth articles as well as photographs of 40 boys in the School, of 3 staff members and of one ex-staff member. What had we achieved over the year? Well, we were now including as much hard news as was possible - the joking comment that we should produce a daily, I am afraid, will remain a joke! Moreover we were learning to use as much of the good writing talent in the School as was possible. We hope that in the future ' The Black and Gold ' will be a forum of discussing School and social issues in a calm, logical yet, perhaps, controversial way. P.J. Jarvis Staff Adviser cameLot Producer and Director - Mr. J.S. Grey Musical Director- Mr. N.R. Fairbank This year it was decided to produce a lavish spectacle! The decision was therefore made to do ' Camelot ' . This Loerner and Loewe Broadway hit was to be one of the largest and most ambitious projects undertaken by the School. Casting was done at the start of December. An advertisement was published for young ladies to audition for the female parts. Queen Margaret ' s School was unable to take part and so our ladies chorus and leads came from as far north as Ladysmith and down south to the Malahat. The boys auditioned and by the end of the winter term we had decided upon all of the parts. These are listed in the programme provided. The Easter term was a very busy, productive and enjoyable time for all of the cast and stage crew. Major stage rehearsals were held each Friday evening, whilst the learning of the singing and dialogue took place at various times during the weeks. As production date approached, the various parts of the performance started to come together. The eighteen stage sets were ready and the crew learned the mechanics of the changing of the sets. The lighting was installed and with three follow spots, was carefully rehearsed. The cast gained confidence and by the time of the Dress Rehearsal, there was at last the hoped for Pizzazz! For the performances the entire Assembly Hall was transformed into a 1200 A.D. set. Banners were hung from the ceiling and numerous brass rubbings adorned the walls. The performances were good and enjoyment was obvious for casts, crew and audiences. The orchestra was ably conducted by our chorus master, Nick Fairbank, and everything fell into place. As so often happens, the performances went by too quickly and the week was over. A small revival did take place in the summer term, when the soloists were invited to give excerpts at Edna Brown ' s Dinner Club in Victoria. In summary, a good experience for all those connected with this production. We look forward to musicals every year in the foreseeable future. IS NOTHING SACRED? The dry twigs crackled under the weight of my feet like a bonfire on an autumn evening. My mind and body were in complete communion with nature, my feet knowing where to tread, my mind knowfng what to think. The green leaves of the maple trees rustled slightly in the warm breeze, a creek babbled lightly in the ' back-ground. The sounds of nature filled the forest as a pipe organ fills a church. Then suddenly, the peach was shattered. The claws of reality ripped viciously through the screen of tran- quillity which had covered the woods. A faint gasp escaped from my lungs when I heard the ring of a gunshot. Not forty feet away, a young foal buckled under and hit the moist green ground with a gentle thud. The peace had been destroyed, the harmony disrupted. My emotions rampaged throughout my body, and finally I gave into them and fell to my knees, sobbing quietly. The song of the forest had turned into a sorrowful chant. Such were the ways of death, the power of death. T AND LITERATURE H. Shinohara Duncan Strong Grade 8-1 J. Bradbury A. Morgan A. Bowen I B El BOB Q A THE BALLAD OF THE OGRE BENEATH THE TUB Have you ever wandered ' bout your house, With ne ' er a twinge of fear? Gather ' round me, little ones For I have something you must hear. This isn ' t ANY bed-time story, But a warning you must heed - A tale that holds an evil note, A taste of evil deed. Have you ever thought of what they do With that space beneath the tub? A gap that ' s just about this high, ' Tween my finger and my thumb. I ' m not about to speculate On plumbing, and on rings - I ' ve got an obligation, see, To tell of darker things. Ho there! Little Jimmy - My throat ' s dry from talk of fear: Jump up and to the ' fridge you get - Go fetch me a cold beer! Ah yes, me little ones, Have you ever heard one tell Of a black and slimy, ugly thing With an over-pow ' ring smell? A thing that grabs you in your bath, (If you ' re not aware), And pulls you out and takes you away, And nobody ever knows where. Oh yes, you quake - he ' s mean and strong, A twentieth century thug! It ' s not of muggers I now speak, But the Orge beneath the tub! Now this same case of which I speak Is typical of many. For ' twas up until this partic ' lar case, The Ogre hadn ' t any. An unsuspecting boy, I ' d say - About just twice your size, When stepping up to take his bath, Beheld two gleaming eyes. The boy cried out in woe and fear As he felt the Ogre ' s hand Clasp ' round the boy ' s right ankle, So ' t be difficult to stand. The boy, brave lad, held on for life, And struggled ' gainst the fiend - The beast looked up and smiled a bit, How bright his eyes they gleamed! J m F. Ueberschar A. Morgan The Ogre smiled and said, My boy, You haven ' t got a hope! While the boy ' s left hand, in a desperate lunge, Found a bar of soap. The Ogre fiercely champed his teeth, And saliva flew a bit, But the Ogre loosed the boy ' s right leg, And on the tub did sit. He faced the boy and with a smile, A twinkle in his eye, He told of life beneath the tub - He told the reasons why. He told of how the dark Helped his skin condition well, And the joys of stealing ripe young boys To see the sights in Hell. With this the boy, his bar of soap Clutched tightly in left hand, Clubbed the Ogre on the nose And on his foot did stand. The Ogre shrieked to raise the dead - He hopped upon one foot And slipped away beneath the tub - He ' d disappeared for good. Now I warn you kids; ' tis not a hoax, But rather something true. It shows just what the beasts of darkness Always try to do. To steal away your soul at night, (And sometimes in the day) - How I know this, you young ones ask? To that question I must say That the Ogre who lives beneath the tub Was unsuccessful once - For all we know, in this wide world, The ugly Ogre hunts Each and every day and night, In bathrooms ' cross the land - Always quick to steal a soul With black and slimy hand. I know this story be the truth, Or God may strike me down! I look upon your faces now - I see your doubtful frowns - How I come to know this tale - That surely you must see! That one the Ogre let get ' way; That only one was me. Alan Morgan WOODWORK We have experienced another very busy year and some fine projects have been completed. The trend appears to be in favour of chess tables, several have been completed of various design. The highlight of the year was the Open House day. A very large display was possible with so many projects to show. Derek Thomas has completed a very attractive small coffee table from Honduras Mahogany, the centre is a piece of smoked glass which complements the colour of the stain he chose for the piece. A lot of the juniors made honey sticks on the wood turning lathe, a simple but attractive project. Mark Wilson was determined to complete a wooden goblet on the wood-lathe and this almost started a stampede with people lining up to repeat his success. Frank Chang demonstrated his skill as a wood turner with two very fine projects - a sand time and a complicated but very attractive bowl with a music box in the centre. Greg Phillips has finally completed the very large wine rack that he has worked on for at least two years - it will hold around 40 bottles of wine! Wall clocks continue to be popular. Approximately 70 have been completed, some of interesting design. Lloyd Stenmark made a very fine tall cabinet out of Honduras Mahogany complete with a clock on the top, a very attractive gift for someone. It would be difficult to mention all the items that have been made and to name those who have been involved in the projects, but the workshop remains a very busy place both in the regular school day and in the activity programme. R. Carr siiNoavyvx y NVS3NVO a NVOHOW V Dia ODDW f IHOItfM D snaoM iai THE HOUSES HOUSE STANDINGS AT A GLANCE - First Second Third Fourth Fifth Around the Lake Copeman ' s Groves ' Ripley ' s Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Sr. 1st Tri- Weekly Fall Lonsdale ' s Lake ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Jr. 1st Tri-Weekly Fall Copeman ' s Ripley ' s Lake ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Sr. 2nd Tri-Weekly Fall Lonsdale ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Lake ' s Copeman ' s Sr. Christmas Exams Lonsdale ' s Ripley ' s Lake ' s Copeman ' s Groves ' Jr. Christmas Exams Copeman ' s Lake ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Senior Cross Country Ripley ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Junior Cross Country Ripley ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Lonsdale ' s Lake ' s Sr. 1st Tri-Weekly Spring Lonsdale ' s Ripley ' s Copeman ' s Lake ' s Groves ' Jr. 1st Tri-Weekly Spring Copeman ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Lake ' s Senior Reach- for-the-Top Lonsdale ' s Ripley ' s Lake ' s Copeman ' s Groves ' Junior Reach-for-the-Top Lonsdale ' s Copeman ' s Groves ' Ripley ' s Lake ' s Senior Soccer Lake ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Copeman ' s Junior Soccer Ripley ' s Copeman ' s Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Groves ' Senior Basketball Lake ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Copeman ' s Ripley ' s Junior Basketball Ripley ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Sr. 1st Tri-Weekly Summer Lonsdale ' s Groves ' Ripley ' s Lake ' s Copeman ' s Jr. 1st Tri-Weekly Summer Copeman ' s Ripley ' s Lonsdale ' s Lake ' s Groves ' Senior Field Hockey Lake ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Lonsdale ' s Ripley ' s Junior Field Hockey Copeman ' s Ripley ' s Lake ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Senior Tennis Copeman ' s Groves ' Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Ripley ' s Junior Tennis Ripley ' s Copeman ' s Lake ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s Senior Track and Field Lonsdale ' s Lake ' s Ripley ' s Copeman ' s Groves ' Junior Track and Field Ripley ' s Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Copeman ' s Groves ' ! Rowing Lake ' s Ripley ' s Lonsdale ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Final Standings Ripley ' s Copeman ' s Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Groves ' The following sports do not count towards the overall point standings: Senior Skiing Ripley ' s Lake ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Lonsdale ' s Junior Skiing Ripley ' s Copeman ' s Groves ' Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Badminton Lonsdale ' s Copeman ' s Groves ' Ripley ' s Lake ' s ' Tour du Lac ' Copeman ' s Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Ripley ' s Groves ' Golf Ripley ' s Groves ' Lake ' s Lonsdale ' s Copeman ' s Senior Rifle Lake ' s Groves ' Copeman ' s Ripley ' s Lonsdale ' s Junior Rifle Ripley ' s Copeman ' s Lake ' s Groves ' Lonsdale ' s COPEMAN ' S HOUSE Back Row: (L. to R.) T. Tompkins, F. Tovstigo, B. Horner, R. Cottrell, R. Calkins, J. Blanchette, M. Graham, J. Robertson, P. Martin 2nd Row: (L. to R.) D. Matthews, J. Jung, B. Cunningham, J. Roberts, A. Weaver, D. Frankovich, C. Cimolino, S. Wade, D. Fraser, B. Greene 1st Row: (L. to R.J J. Beddoe, R. Brakop, E. Poon, M. Atkinson, C. Wright, A. Harke, A. Pilling, M. Akiyama, C. Pflanz Seated: (L. to R.) Mr. Hickley, A. Linden, G. Maunder, B. Calkins, Mr. D. Rolston, Mrs. H. Jarvis (Caitlin), Mr. P. Jarvis (Megan), Mr. D. Smith, Mr. T. Powell, D. Bryden, D. Drumheller, I. Smith On Ground: (L. to R.) K. Szeto, C. Lloyd, J. MacDonald, B. Wade, S. Wright, B. Fowler, D. Morgan, J. Waddock Housemaster Mr. P.J. Jarvis House Tutors Mr. D.G. Rolston Mr. R.P. Smith Head of House B. Calkins Mr. T. Powell 102 0- 23 103 GROVES ' HOUSE Back Row: (L. (oR.)J. Kaul, B. Dixon, A. Madill, D. Martin, M. Kaye, S. Flemming, R. Kenney, P. Robinson, G. Smith, D. Fullerton2«rf Row: (L. toR.) S. Bullard, P. Oxley, G. Phillips, M. Wooldridge, G. Templeton, J. McNair, C. Graham, Y. Kang, D. Thomas, R. Pettyfer 1st Row: (L. to R.) P. Ericson, H. Shinohara, D. Horsthuis, D. Cooper, R. Boehm, S. Molina, R. McPherson, P. Johnston, B. Patel Seated: (L. to R.) A. Langran, R. Karadontis, L. Stenmark, M. Pittman, P. Schieldrop, Mr. S. Noble, Mrs. W. McCracken (Shannon), Mr. W. McCracken, Mr. S. Cox, Mr. M. Hall, A. Wooldridge, J. Bradbury, F. Ueberschar, T. Kaye On Ground: (L. to R.) P. Yeh, A. Toman, S. Harvey, R. Mills, J. Thompson, J. Krotez, G. Porter, D. Bouck, M. Falconer Housemaster Mr. W.J. McCracken House Tutors Mr. S. Noble Mr. S.E. Cox Mr. M.R. Hall Head of House P. Schieldrop 104 105 LAKE ' S HOUSE r MW-1 rJb i miii!f ' '  • : - r i r Back Row: (L. to R.) J. Gigliuk, R. Broadbent, D. Forbes, L. Hill, D. Latreille, J. Kamon, K. O ' Kennedy, R. Vagg, M. Wild, P. Duchart, W. Burns, D. Gregson 2nd Row: (L. to R.) M. Sheina, M. Hunter, P. Le Blanc, J. McCordic, C. Borkenhagen, S. Bate, H. Wong, J. Wright, G. Mix 1st Row: (L. to R.) J. Lansdowne, R. Sloan, D. Thomson, T. Cameron, D. Beer, P. Wilcox, D. Williams, A. Deane, S. Wright Seated: (L. to R.) J. Cheung, R. Malcolm, D. Ganesan, R. Price, A. Dieckmann, Mr. R. Carr, Mr. G. Anderson, Mr. G. Dickens, I. Mackay, R. Beck, J. Anders, T. Knight, I. McPherson On Ground: (L. to R.) H. Wood, R. Swinton, C. Villani, C. Macdonald, A. Bettin, A. Baycetich, M. Vagg, J. Carter, D. Ruttan, F. Chang Housemaster Mr. G.L. Anderson House Tutors Mr. R. Carr Mr. G. Dickens Head of House A. Dieckmann 106 LONSDALE ' S HOUSE I HUM s IIIIH ' I If— ' Wo- ■ Back Row: (L. to R.) R. Chickite, M. Wilson, S. Tardif, G. Clay, S. van Halst, A. Dodds, R. Mayer, S. Broderick, D. Howell-Jones, C. Henshaw 2nd Row: (L. to R.) M. Peterson, A. Birch, W. Morrison, G. Seifriet, S. Jolliffe, K. Dunsire, M. Fossum, R. Reeve, S. Longstreet 1st Row: (L. to R.) S. Tang, Y. Soetaniman, A. Blundell, D. Merry, M. Kobus, C. Kramer, J. Fisher, D. Wood, R. Nelson, D. Hunter, S. Zens Seated: (L. to R.) A. Bowen, S. Pahl, A. Howarth, Mr. S. Lane, Mr. N. Coghlan, Mr. D. Leary, Mr. L. Fraser, W. van Halst, B. Ho, G. Soetaniman On Ground: (L. to R.) D. Strong, M. Lawrence, J. Neilsen, P. Loeppky, B. Russell, J. Hokanson Housemaster Mr. N.I. Coghlan House Tutors Mr. S.A.S. Lane Mr. D. Leary Mr. L.G. Fraser Head of House A. Howarth 108 109 RIPLEY ' S HOUSE Back Row: (L. to R.J R. Martin, T. Sigfstead, I. Kennedy, M. Vopni, S. Hutchinson, S. Montague, B. Kramer, G. Friesen, P. Crawford, M. Miller 2nd Row: (L. to RJ R. Flaxman, C. Repen, R. Kohlen, M. Giordano, G. Stone, B. Anthony, D. Gough, F. Panjwani, S. Ruzicka, I. Donaldson, R. Schmitt 3rd Row: (L. to R.J B. Phillips, I. Esmail, P. Mazzulli, C. Sigfstead, R. Purcell, B. Gough, D. Swanson, M. Hoath, S. Grey, T. McGovern Seated: (L. to R.) R. Kaul, J. Gutierrez, J. Bannister, G. Arnold, F.S. Panjwani, Mr. N. Fairbank, Mr. J.S. Grey, Mr. P. Yates, F. Pletcher, M. Stewart, D. Fraser, A. Morgan, B. Thatcher On Ground: (L. to R.J S. Bunnell, F. von Schellwitz, E. Bergvinson, C. Henderson, S. Halliday, A. De Nardi, M. Johnston, S. Godwin, G. Bryan Housemaster Mr. J.S. Grey House Tutors Mr. N.R. Fairbank Mr. P. D. Yates Head of House Fred Pletcher 110 SHQWUKOKUMlfetiaw ill MOVING DAY! FOR LAKE ' S AND RIPLEY ' S 113 IN THE CLASSROOM GRADUATING CLASS OF 1984 c r v I-J-tJoL L -5£u4L flUi„ sA indicates a holder of the Stag Award indicates a holder of School Colours K indicates a holder of Copeman ' s House Colours indicates a holder of Grove ' s House Colours indicates a holder of Lake ' s House Colours s ; indicates a holder of Lonsdale ' s House Colours cr 4 v, wip y . ( t j indicates a holder of Ripley ' s House Colours FRED PLETCHER PHILIP SCHIELDROP Head of School School Prefect and Head of Ripley ' s House 5 years Vancouver, B.C. Deputy Head of School School Prefect and Head of Groves ' House 5 years Shawnigan Lake, B.C. 117 JASON ANDERS House Prefect Lake ' s House 4 years Calgary, Alberta iSbM .- .V t Mr. k J P GRAHAM ARNOLD JASON BANNISTER House Prefect Ripley ' s House 3 years Richmond, B.C. Ripley ' s House 4 years Cheshire, England 118 House Prefect Lake ' s House 2 years Calgary, Alberta ROLAND BECK , ' - tik ANDREW BOWEN House Prefect Lonsdale ' s House 3 years Lantzville, B.C. 119 JAMES BRADBURY £ ■ YS Groves ' House 4 years Calgary, Alberta Tj — I - Hfr DAVID BRYDEN House Prefect Copeman ' s House 3 years Calgary, Alberta 120 Head of Copeman ' s House 5 years West Vancouver, B.C. Lake ' s House 1 year Hong Kong JOHNNY CHEUNG l JlJL_T! Virir Ms ALLAN DIECKMANN DAVID DRUMHELLER School Prefect and Head of Lake ' s House 5 years Ross River, Yukon House Prefect Copeman ' s House 4 years San Francisco, California 121 House Prefect Ripley ' s House 5 years Langley, B.C. House Prefect Lake ' s House 3 years Manila, Philippines DARRYL FRASER DUSHYENTH GANESAN JOSE GUTIERREZ Ripley ' s House 4 years Mexico City, Mexico 122 House Prefect Copeman ' s House 5 years West Vancouver, B.C. MAC HICKLEY 4 Jn BOBBY HO ANDREW HOWARTH M ifttM. Lonsdale ' s House 3 years Hong Kong School Prefect and Head of Lonsdale ' s House 5 years Edmonton, Alberta 123 ROBERT KARADONTIS fc. Of v Groves ' House 5 years Vancouver, B.C. House Prefect Ripley ' s House 2 years Priddis, Alberta ROBERT KAUL V4 ) U i -i TED KAYE TODD KNIGHT House Prefect Groves ' House 5 years Saanichton, B.C. House Prefect Lake ' s House 2 years Summerland, B.C. 124 ALEX LANGRAN Groves ' House 3 years Victoria, B.C. Copeman ' s House 5 years Nakusp, B.C. School Prefect Lake ' s House 3 years Vancouver, B.C. ALAN LINDEN 125 House Prefect Lake ' s House 4 years Leduc, Alberta House Prefect Copeman ' s House 3 years Vancouver, B.C. RORY MALCOLM 16 GEOFFREY MAUNDER A ALAN MORGAN SCOTT PAHL House Prefect Ripley ' s House 3 years Yarrow, B.C. House Prefect Lonsdale ' s House 3 years Burnaby, B.C. 126 House Prefect Ripley ' s House 4 years Aldergrove, B.C. FAHEEM PANJWANI MILES PITTMAN ROBERT PRICE House Prefect Groves ' House 4 years Calgary, Alberta School Prefect Lake ' s House 5 years Vancouver, B.C. 127 House Prefect Copeman ' s House 3 years Victoria, B.C. MICHAEL STEWART House Prefect Groves ' House 4 years Duncan, B.C. House Prefect Ripley ' s House 3 years Courtenay, B.C. 128 BRADLEY THATCHER fc wv- Ripley ' s House 4 years Kelowna, B.C. House Prefect Groves ' House 5 years Chemainus, B.C. FRANK UEBERSCHAR ! fl t WALTER VAN HALST House Prefect Lonsdale ' s House 5 years Surrey, B.C. School Prefect Groves ' House 5 years Ganges, B.C. ANDREW WOOLDRIDGE 129 131 CLOSING DAY THE PRIZE LIST ACTIVITIES Jason Beddoe James Bradbury Alan Morgan ART Ceramics Silkscreen BAND CHOIR Junior Peter Oxley Senior Michael Stewart DEBATING (Peter V. Gordon Prize - most improved Debater) Roland Beck LIBRARY MUSICAL NEWSPAPER PHOTOGRAPHY Junior Senior (The Irene Lane Prize) Andrew Howarth Fred Pletcher Miles Pittman Alan Morgan Scot Zens Fred von Schellwitz Brad Thatcher WOODWORK Junior Derek Thomas Senior Andrew Deane CITIZENSHIP Junior (The Geoffrey Fylton Mackie Memorial Prize) Sebastian Wade Senior (The John Fylton Mackie Memorial Prize) Scot Zens ACADEMICS ART Junior Senior CALCULUS CIVILIZATION COMPUTER SCIENCE CONSUMER FUNDAMENTALS EARTH SCIENCE ENGLISH (Savage Prizes) Junior Middle Senior ENGLISH LITERATURE FRENCH Junior Middle Senior GEOGRAPHY HISTORY DRAFTING Roy Flaxman Frank Ueberschar Alan Morgan Mac Hickley Johnny Cheung Shawn Wright Shaun Longstreet Roland Boehm Chris Lloyd Duncan Strong Curtis Repen Greg Phillips Fred Pletcher Miles Pittman Garth Friesen Bruce Northcote Johnny Cheung Andrew Bowen David Drumheller Allan Dieckmann Calgary, Alta. Calgary, Alta. Yarrow, B.C. Nanaimo, B.C. Courtenay, B.C. Calgary, Alta. Edmonton, Alta. Vancouver, B.C. Calgary, Alta. Yarrow, B.C. Port Alberni, B.C. Campbell River, B.C. Kelowna, B.C. Jasper, Alta. Surrey, B.C. Grande Cache, Alta. Port Alberni, B.C. Coquitlam, B.C. Chemainus, B.C. Yarrow, B.C. West Vancouver, B.C. Hong Kong Duncan, B.C. Ardrossan, Alta. Sherwood Park, Alta. Shawnigan Lake, B.C. North Vancouver, B.C. McKenzie, B.C. Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver, B.C. Calgary, Alta. Abbotsford, B.C. Agassiz, B.C. Hong Kong Lantzville, B.C. San Francisco, California Ross River, Yukon 132 WOODWORK LAW MATHEMATICS Junior Middle Senior JUNIOR SCIENCE BIOLOGY (Binkley Prize) PHYSICAL SCIENCES Jeff Nielse n Russ Purcell Joe Kaman Yudy Soetaniman Miles Pittman Roger Greger John Fisher Rob Kaul Andrew Howarth Miles Pittman (Bausch and Lomb Medal) SOCIAL STUDIES Junior Byron Horner Middle Roland Boehm GENERAL PROGRESS Junior (The Peter Piddington Memorial Prize) Miles Lawrence Senior (The Jamie Piddington Memorial Prize) Ian Smith ACADEMICS CLASS PRIZES Parksville, B.C. Mission, B.C. Saudi Arabia Indonesia Calgary, Alta. West Vancouver, B.C. Bragg Creek, Alta. Priddis, Alta. Edmonton, Alta. Calgary, Alta. Nanaimo, B.C. Sherwood Park, Alta. Richmond, B.C. Victoria, B.C. 8-2 Paul Yeh 8-1 Andrew Baycetich Barnaby Wade 9-2 Chris Cottrell 9-1 Roger Greger Garth Friesen 10-2 Roger Schmitt 10-1 Feisal Panjwani Curtis Repen 11 Bruce Northcote Yudy Soetaniman Scott Tang Shawn Wright 12 Rob Kaul Fred Pletcher Johnny Cheung HEAD STUDENT (Governor General ' s Medal) Miles Pittman OVERALL ACADEMIC PRIZES Junior Garth Friesen Senior Shawn Wright Overall Winner Garth Friesen Taiwan Nanaimo, B.C. Grande Cache, Alta. West Vancouver, B.C. West Vancouver, B.C. Abbotsford, B.C. Calgary, Alta. Aldergrove, B.C. McKenzie, B.C. Agassiz, B.C. Indonesia Vancouver, B.C. Duncan, B.C. Calgary, Alta. Vancouver, B.C. Hong Kong Calgary, Alta. Abbotsford, B.C. Duncan, B.C. Abbotsford, B.C. ACADEMIC SHIELD: Inter-House - Awarded each Term Lonsdale ' s 13 Points THE MICHAEL HOWRIGAN TROPHY Ian Mackay Vancouver, B.C. COPEMAN ' S TROPHY Roland Brakop Edmonton, Alta. THE GROVES ' SHIELD Bud Patel Calgary, Alta. THE JOHN FLETCHER LAKE PRIZE Allan Dieckmann Ross River, Yukon 133 THE C.W. LONSDALE PRIZE Shaun Longstreet Ardrossan, Alta. THE ALEXANDER BAILLIE RIPLEY BOOK PRIZE Darryl Fraser Langley, B.C. SPORTSMANSHIP Phil Schieldrop Shawnigan Lake, B.C. GROVES ' ALL-ROUNDER Phil Schieldrop Shawnigan Lake, B.C. INTER-HOUSE CHALLENGE SHIELD Ripley ' s 93 1 2 Points PROVINCIAL EXAMINATIONS For the first time in many years the Graduating Class was required to write provincial government this June. Government exams were abolished some 15 years ago and since that time the schools across the province have had the responsibility of maintaining standards through examinations which they set and graded. As was the case previously, this June the School was required to submit a mark in each subject in which the candidate was writing a government paper. The School Mark represented the quality of work the candidate had achieved during the year. This mark was then averaged with the Exam Mark or grade which he obtained on the government examination. By comparing the two grades in each subject a comparison can be made as to how closely the School ' s standards in setting grading the year ' s work were to the standard expected by the Ministry of Education. Shawnigan ' s results were as follows: Nc .of Candidate ' s No. of No. who Gov. papers Final Subject Candidates passed ovei ■80% Standing English 12 40 39 11 71% Literature 12 12 12 3 76% History 12 22 22 6 68% Algebra 12 27 26 8 69% Biology 12 17 16 64% Chemistry 12 8 8 5 80% Physics 12 10 10 6 77% French 12 11 11 1 65% In the graduating class of 40 students 10 completed their Grade XII year with a final grade in excess of 80%. First in the class was Miles Pittman (Calgary, Alberta) with an overall average of 90%. In second place there was a three-way tie between Fred Pletcher (Vancouver, B.C.), Johnny Cheung (Hong Kong) and Andrew Howarth (Edmonton, Alberta) with 85%. G.L. Anderson 134 HEAD BOY ' S SPEECH TO THE GRAD CLASS Had you told a member of the current graduating class, some six or seven years ago that he would be graduating from one of the more prestigious private schools in Canada he probably would have asked either what you had been smoking or what the word prestigious meant. Well today the coin has turned; pending the results of some Provincial government exams, this Grade 12 class will become members of a small, elite group ... the Shawnigan Lake Old Boys; and hopefully they all now have learned what prestigious means. For those Grade 8 ' s (unenlightened by the lectures of Mr. Jarvis and Mr. Yates) who are still dubious as to the definition of this term prestigious and how it relates to this School allow me to offer some form of explanation. Prestige is reputation, influence or distinction based upon what is known about one ' s abilities, achievements and associations. And although you may not at present realize it the name of this School carries with it a great deal of prestige whether it be at universities across the nation and continent, to employers, or to any one with any knowledge of schools in this country. Indeed it is interesting to note that if you looked in the Who ' s Who for this Province the name Shawnigan appears more than any other school. But why is it that this School has such prestige? It is a well known fact that the School has rarely ever produced a long string of winning sports teams, or athletes, although this year our Under 15 Rugby side was undefeated in the summer term, and the Colts 4+ won the Canadian Schoolboy Championships. Nor does the School produce ZSO brilliant academics every year, although one would be hard pressed to find any student with the breadth of knowledge of Miles Pittman or the ability to work like Johnny Cheung. Furthermore the School does not produce any large volume of great actors, speakers, sharpshooters, artists, musicians or sailors: although in recent years we have had many unparalleled practictioners of these hobbies within the School. Perhaps the greatness of this School lies in the fact that it is not a Kraft Dinner Factory, solely producing and packaging one particular product, whether it be Jocks or Spocks, like many other schools claim. The one trademark of this School is that its graduates are individuals, Renaissance Men in a world of over-specialization. This School presents we the students with a myriad of op- portunities in fields of sports, studies and hobbies and an overly helpful staff of varied background. But the School does not force the student to be anything in particular but simply offers us this possibility to do so (and excel) at anything we choose. Thus the students only limitation on their potential are the goals they themselves set. I believe one Housemaster put it best when he said, What you puts in, you gets out. That is what education is all about, learning and increasing one ' s own knowledge and abilities (not one single facet of life decreed from the Headmaster ' s of- fice), and that is the reason for the School ' s prestige as an educational institute. Prestige is based upon one ' s abilities, achievements and associations. The School ' s abilities, achievements and associations are based upon the students. The members of the graduating class have all benefited in some way from their time at the School, and so I wish to thank on their behalf the staff and students that make up the School. In some small measure of recompense I believe this grad class has tried to improve what Mr. Hyde-Lay calls the quality of life at the School and I believe that in one way or another whether it be on the field hockey pitch, the classroom or behind the stage in Camelot every member of the class has earned his own little Stag Award in his heart, leaving the School (and in turn himself) just a little better than he found it. For the rest of you the graduating class wishes y ou the best of luck in your remaining years here and hopes that you too puts in enough to accomplish and satisfy your own goals, for when the students do such Shawnigan cannot help but remain a prestigious school. Fred R. Pletcher Head of School ■KM 135 A A ' THE HEADMASTER ' S SPEECH Saturday, 23rd June, 1984 Mr. Kaye, members of the Board of Governors, ladies and gentlemen: Good afternoon and welcome to our annual Prize-Giving and Speech Day - a very special day for our graduates and their parents in that it represents the culmination of several years of very hard work. 1 extend a particular welcome to those of you who have travelled so far to be with us today as we honour the 1984 graduating class. The format for this year ' s programme is somewhat different than past year ' s. This is partly due to the fact that I have only been at Shawnigan for a short time, but it is also a result of a decision by Mr. Derek Hyde-Lay and myself that we wanted to co-host today ' s ceremonies, much as we co-captained the School this year. I have also asked the Directors of Academics, Athletics and Ac- tivities to provide you with their own comments on the particular areas for which they are directly responsible. My first five months at Shawnigan have been spent trying to absorb and understand the traditions, habits, and disparate personalities and characters which make up this fascinating community. During this period, I have been repeatedly asked two questions - by boys, staff, parents, governors. 1 thought I would try to answer those two questions for you. The first question is usually worded - Well, how ' s it going? or What do you think of the School? or What are your im- pressions of the School? The simple answer to such a question is that things are going very well. Excellent facilities, increasing enrolment, dedicated staff, talented boys, and good programmes are very much in evidence. But two things have struck me in particular, which set this School apart from other fine schools. The first of these is the genuine commitment to the concept of the overall development of a boy. The diversity of opportunity for growth and learning that a student experiences in four or five years at Shawnigan is quite remarkable. It is equally obvious that the boy who seizes these opportunities gets the most out of Shawnigan and I am pleased that so many of the students lead such full and exciting lives. The second distinctive characteristic is more difficult to define. There is a definite Shawnigan spirit - a sense of pride in ac- complishment without any arrogance; an ability to learn from errors and recover from setbacks, without excuses or blaming others; a strong sense of justice, fairness, and basic human values. Perhaps it is best described as a sense of community. The students draw strength from this positive group identity and when it is tested, on occasion, by thoughtless action on the part of a boy, the entire School is affronted and closes ranks. It is my hope to foster these strong feelings of spirit and build upon them, as they represent a fundamental and essential strength of Shawnigan. The second question I ' ve been asked is And what changes are you going to make? I suppose that there is a natural fear that a new Headmaster will arrive and start culling everyone ' s pet projects. I prefer to think in terms of fine-tuning, rather than wholesale change. Since 1916, this School has set as its goal the well-rounded education of youth. I do not want, nor do I intend to tamper with that time-tested objective. We will continue to prepare our students for further studies at University or College; we will continue to provide a diverse and challenging activities and athletics programme; we will continue to insist on standards of behaviour and social responsibility. Shawnigan will strive to be a School which provides opportunity for students to grow and develop, so that they may face their futures with confidence. Within these broad aims there is room for improvement. Next year will see a new Computer Centre, with an increased emphasis on the importance of computer literacy. While the effects on the mathematics courses will be obvious, the students in all subject areas will benefit. Another area which will be addressed will be the area of career counselling. It is my hope that students in all grades will take advantage of this service so that wise and informed choices of courses and University programmes can be made. Another change of emphasis will be seen in the Activities periods where we are planning a higher profile for our art, drama, woodworking, and band programmes. As other needs arise and opportunities present themselves, the School will respond. But the basic principle of providing a variety of experiences and challenges, and demanding the best of each boy in all his en- deavours, will remain. While I have a somewhat captive audience, it seems an op- portune time to publicly state my firm conviction that Shawnigan will soon assume its rightful position as the best boarding school in the country. I do not think that statement is rash, nor do I think it is too idealistic. My confidence is based on my faith in the boys in front of me. I have told them before and I repeat it now - the tone, spirit, and success of a School are nothing more than the sum of their individual attitudes. I think that many of the boys are beginning to understand that striving towards a goal, working together as a team, autographing your work with excellence, caring for your fellow man are not just hackneyed phrases, but rather powerful and effective tools. Those of you who return next year must take up this challenge. We have what it takes to be the best. We will attain the goal when you decide that the triumph is worth the effort. Mr. Hyde-Lay has expressed a desire to address this year ' s graduates, but I wanted to say a few words to them myself. Well done, gentlemen! You have impressed us by the strength of your convictions, your maturity, and your academic diligence. You hav e set a very high tone for future graduating classes in terms of accomplishments and support of your School. In particular, I offer my congratulations to this year ' s Head Boy, Fred Pletcher, and his prefects for an exceptional job of leadership. The role of prefect is a very difficult one at times, but these young men have responded in a mature and responsible manner to the tasks at hand. I speak for everyone when 1 say our hopes, prayers, and best wishes go with all of you. Please remember that you are welcome here at your School at anytime. I conclude by offering my thanks to the great number of you 136 who have made my wife and myself feel welcomed to the Shawnigan family. In particular, my thanks goes to the entire staff of the School who work so hard to provide the boys with a first-rate education. Whether it is in the classroom, on the sports fields, in the houses, the dining room, the grounds, or the offices, Shawnigan is blessed with people who care. Too often your efforts go unheralded, but a Headmaster knows how integral you are to our success. I would be remiss if 1 did not thank Mr. Le Roux for his contribution to the Chapel over the past five years as organist, choirmaster, and music teacher. While Mark and Peta are leaving Shawnigan, we wish them all the best for the future. And a special thank you to the boys and their parents, without whom we do not have a School. I trust that you share my hopes and ambitions for our future. Together, we can make our visions reality. May you have a relaxing, happy, and safe summer, and 1 look forward to your return in September. D.J.Campbell Headmaster 137 m DEPARTING STAFF MARK LE ROUX Mark Le Roux came to Shawnigan five years ago, and, since then he has been virtually unrivalled in his enthusiasm and support for the School, students, and staff alike. As well as being a tutor in Copeman ' s House for four years he was the driving force behind nearly all of the musical endeavours within the School. Included in the list of his accomplishments are the formation of the evening-time Choral Society which incorporated members of the School and local community, the musical direction of the productions of Oliver and Pirates of Penzance , the leadership of the School Choir, and the in- struction of music for Grades 8 through 11. Famous for his light-hearted, jovial charisma and verbiose lunch-time orations, his great personal stature and cheerful presence will certainly be missed around the School. We at Shawnigan would like to extend to Mark and Peta Le Roux our very best wishes for the future and hope that they will stay close enough at least to return for an occasional visit. Swingin ' . . . M. Hickley MR. IAN HYDE-LAY Once again the Stag salutes the departure of Mr. Ian Hyde-Lay. We wish him all the best in his new position at St. Michael ' s University School. See you on the playing field . . . 138 k. d | 4 |r? ft , s ' I BpI C0 f . 139 C.J.C. (CHUCK) CURTIS 1921-1984 Chuck Curtis arrived at Shawnigan in the Fall of 1952 under the headmastership of Mr. G.P. Kaye, and remained until 1959. During these years he accomplished a great deal in various aspects of School life. Perhaps the most significant was the re- opening of Copeman ' s House under his leadership in September, 1955. He founded the School Scouting Troop in 1953 with a strength of 27 scouts in four patrols. In 1955 he attended the 8th World Jamboree at Niagara-on- the-Lake with several members of his troop. He was keenly interested in farming and he organized the Young Farmer ' s Club at the School in 1953 which supported rabbits, chickens, sheep, pigs, ducks and a couple of calves. It was self sustaining for a time with sale of eggs, etc. It was Chuck ' s desire to open his own junior sch ool and in 1959 he did so on the east side of the lake at Cliffside. He moved into what was then a riding academy, converted the barn into a classroom block, rebuilt several buildings as dormitories and opened Cliffside Preparatory School for boys with 43 students. He continued successfully for ten years at Cliffside until he accepted the challenge of Principal at Strathcona Lodge Girls ' School. Once again he was involved in rebuilding a school. Strathcona Lodge was undergoing an extensive programme of erecting new buildings. Chuck was at home in this at- mosphere! He continued at Strathcona Lodge until a new opportunity appeared on the horizon. In 1971 he accepted the Directorship of Cedar Lodge, a school for children with learning disabilities; an area of education close to his heart. He continued in this position for 12 years during which he once again undertook an extensive rebuilding programme. Perhaps his most notable achievement at Cedar Lodge was the construction of the Skeleem Village, a home and workplace for handicapped adults. His contribution to special education was widely recognized and he travelled extensively in order to communicate with other specialists in this area of learning. It was during his Directorship of Cedar Lodge that the University of Victoria awarded him the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of his work. Chuck retired from Cedar Lodge in 1982 perhaps to settle down for a short while to a well earned rest, however, befitting his style and character he assumed the directorship of the Western Canada College for a period of time which was located at Shawnigan Lake. He was devoted to education and gave unstintingly of his time and energy, no task was too small nor too large. He was a source of inspiration to those who were fortunate to come in contact with him and he will long be remembered for his lack of regard for self, so typical of this dynamic man. He was only 63 when he died after a heart valve transplant. Heart problems had plagued him for many years which he had refused to consider a handicap in any sense of the word. To his widow, Joyce, herself a tireless worker along with Chuck, and to his five sons we express our sympathy and our affectionate remembrance. R. Carr 140 ELIZABETH (BETTY) KELLY Elizabeth (Betty) Kelly died October 30, 1983, following a six month battle with cancer - bravely borne. Betty will always be remembered for her cheerful nature, and for the motherly interest which she took in the boys - both when employed in the kitchen and in the laundry as Seamstress . Betty was born in London, England and came to Canada in 1944 as a young war bride . She is survived by her husband Douglas and sons, Terry, Larry and Rick and families. A service of remembrance conducted by the Reverend Ronald Attwell was held in the village United Church on November 3rd. Betty will always be remembered by her family and many friends. M. Hyde-Lay DONNA J. MCDONALD Donna J. McDonald died May 2, 1984, following a nine month battle against cancer - courageously fought. Donna will always be remembered for her cheerfulness and for her interest in the boys - especially in the Hill Houses . Recent old boys will remember her for the Ceramic Tankards which she made so beautifully. Donna was affectionately known as Mom or Sweetpea by the boys. She was remembered in the Chapel service of May 5th, the flowers on that date being dedicated to her memory. Our sympathy is extended to her husband - Gerry, her children - Elizabeth and Tommy, and her family. She will be sadly missed by her many friends. M. Hyde-Lay 141 CREDITS THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Dean Hunter Ed Poon The Publications Committee is grateful to the Marvin Miller following who have contributed time, effort, and Paul Martin photographs to this edition. David Morgan Mr. Don Rolston Brad Greene Mrs. Lynn Rolston Jason Blanchette Mr. Jens Gotthardt Derek Fraser Mr. P. Yates Roland Boehm Mr. N. Coghlan Mark Hoath Mr. T. Powell Art Blundell Mr. N. Fairbank Tom Tompkins Mr. G. 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