St Michaels University School - Black Red and Blue Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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THE PREFECTS G. G. Murdoch, H. G. Sweeting, W. R. Monkman, E. H. Dodyk, J. B. Tassin. G. D. Stene, D. A. Angus, R. B. Cree, T. J. Rigos, B. M. Huston, R. A. Pilling. SCHOOL NOTES The enrolment at the close of the school year stood at 137 boarders and 96 day boys. This year shows an increase in the demand for space in Grades IX and above, which our present facilities cannot meet, and a decrease in the Lower School. The former situation can be met only by the building of the Science-Classroom Block, and it is hoped that, when the present difficulties have been overcome ffor example, U.S. income taxj, the essential funds will be forthcoming, With the exception of the Music Master, Mr. O'Kane, who left for New Zealand, Mr. Robinson, who spent only two terms here, and Dr. Bronner, who has retired on the orders of his doctor for reasons of health, we welcome back all the faculty, and at the same time extend a warm welcome to the new members - Mr. Derek Inglis, B.Sc. fSt. Andrewsj, Mr, John Powell, M.A. CCantabl, and the Rev, Charles Blencoe, B.A. fLondonj, late R.A.F., who has come to be our School Chaplain. During the year Mr. Graham Leslie, B.A. fOxonj, took Mr. Robinson's place to help us out while awaiting his appointment in another career. We were all very sorry that this was a temporary expedient, since, through his enthusiasm and practical interest, he be- came very much a part of the school even in that short space of time. 7

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During the year the school has been honoured by some notable visitors and speakers, of whom some have addressed the whole school on subjects of general interest, such as the United Nations Organiza- tion, while others have talked to senior groups principally on careers. We are extremely obliged to these gentlemen for their kindness and hope that they will visit us again in the not-too-distant future. They have included Mr. David Brower of Vancouver, Prof. Burchill of Royal Roads, Dr. Brock Chisholm, Prof. Emery of Victoria College, Mr. Hawkshaw of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, Dr. Hugh Keen- leyside, Lt.-Commander Lawther, Mr. Rivett-Carnac, the former Commissioner of the R.C.M.P., Dr. Spicer and Sir Charles Wright, who journeyed with Scott on that tragic expedition to the South Pole so many years ago. The principal happenings of the school year are given in more detail elsewhere in this magazine, but in summary they may be listed as under: 1. The day-long visit by the Lieutenant-Governor of British Colum- bia and Mrs. Pearkes. 2. The start on the School Chapel. 3. The revival of the Scout Camp by Mr, Mugridge and the be- ginnings of the Scout Hut. Incidentally, congratulations to Cree II and Hunter I, respectively, on representing the School Troop and a Victoria Troop at the big Jamboree in the East, 4. The continued success of the Old Boys in the academic field. 5. The extension of the school grounds through the acquisition of adjoining properties. 6. The tremendous groundwork which has been done by Mr. Hugh Stephen and Mr. Ken Scace in the launching of the big Science- Classroom Block drive. 7. The work of the Librarians, under Mr. Caleb, resulting at long last in the school's having a proper library, which, if supported in the future as generously as it has been by parents and friends in this past year, will become outstanding. 8. The general improvement in the appearance of the out-buildings and the enhancement by the tubs of flowers, with which the Gardening Club has given us so much pleasure. 9. The increase in the level of achievement of the Debating Society. 10. The growth in popularity of basketball and skin-diving, and the tremendous success of the School dance organized by the XX Club. 11. The successful participation in the annual Religious Conference at the Annie Wright Seminary at Tacoma. 12. The Incogs' triumph, for the second year in succession, in the League Championship. 13. The decision to run our own 'Tuckshop', under a committee of masters and boys, which has already brought considerable profits to the Chapel Fund. 8