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

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facility to its fullest extent as we realize that we are very lucky to have an indoor Pool, considering that no other Independent School in the area has one. For some of us this will be our last term at the School. As we leave, we are leaving behind many friends whom perhaps we will never see again, but always remember that as long as there is a University School you will all be welcome. Some of us have been here for periods ranging from eight years to one year, and some of us for only one term, but I think that one term is enough for a boy to develop a loyalty to the School and all that it stands for. In one term one has the opportunity of meeting people from all over the world fincluding Saudi Arabia, New Zealand and El Salvador, of course,-and don't forget Scot- landl, and I do not think that there is anybody at present in the School who can say that he is not glad that he has lived here for at least a short time. Finally, I would like to thank all persons who have made this year,s editions of the Taviv a success - especially Mr. Wray for his assistance. To all of you returning may God be with you, and for all of you leav- ing, may the School spirit always be in your hearts. Vivat Universitas, Sons of the West! Jose A. Avila, Editor, Taviv. XX CLUB Standing: B. Angus, A. Avila, P. Chapman, S. Taylor. Seated: J. Brinkley, M. Watkins, Headmaster, R. Barker, R. Scholefield. 8

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SCHOOL NOTES In place of the customary School Notes we are printing the Intro- duction to the final edition of Taviv by its Editor, Armando Avila. This monthly paper, written by the boys and printed almost uncen- sored, has reached major stature, and perhaps the best compliment which the Headmaster can pay it is to reprint, without comment, this Editorial in place of the usual School Notes. It has been a good year and the singing of the School Song on Speech Day indicated the excel- lent spirit which now prevails and for which, of course, the Senior boys, of whom the proportion has been quite small, are chiefly respon- sible. I hope that succeeding generations will build well on the platform they have laid. H.M. fTat'iU, Editorial, june 1, 19685 This year has witnessed one of the greatest comebacks the School has seen in its history. Starting with apparently little, we have achieved much. The lack of experienced boys did not only plague us in the Athletic department, but also in other various school activities, such as the Cadet Corps, the Debating Society, Drama Club and several others, including Tennis, which had previously managed to escape virtually untouched. Although we didn't win many Rugby games and didn't have a power- packed team as in past years, they proved themselves quite well and never gave up. In September it was really frightful to see our Cadet Corps parade, and everybody thought that we would never make it to Inspection Day. However, we made it and, after Inspection Day was over on May 11, nothing but compliments could be heard about the Corps. On behalf of all Cadets and Officers I would like to thank Captain N. C. Rhodes and Lt. D. B. Camp for helping us achieve this standard, and would like to take this opportunity to wish them the best of luck for next year. The Projection Club managed to steer through the year without any considerable or major problems. The films which were presented were all received enthusiastically. Special mention should be made of the Drama Club, which presented Quality Streetl' together with N.H.S., which proved to be a complete success. Other school events, such as Ski Trips, School Chapel Services, Christ- mas Dinner and School Dances, were carried out much to everybody's satisfaction. When we look back on this year I think that we can all say with great satisfaction that we have achieved something, and let it never be said that we didnlt do our best. The year was climaxed by the opening of the Swimming Pool, which began to operate at the beginning of the Summer Term. The Pool itself has the same dimensions as the previous one, but the actual building Cwhich is brand-newj is bigger than the previous one, with completely re-styled locker rooms and showers. The Pool was given a new bottom and new tiles were put in. I think that everybody is using this new 7

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BOARD GF GOVERNORS After many years of most valuable service on the Board, Mr. R. H. B. Ker, to everyonels regret, felt it was time to retire. Fortunately, living near the School, he is still able to take a very considerable interest and is not, therefore, lost to us altogether. Elected to the Board of Governors is Dr. Mervyn Huston of Ed- monton, father of Bryan Huston, Class of '62, Dr. Huston has an international reputation in the field of Pharmacy and is Dean of the Faculty at the University of Alberta. His Curriculum Vitae follows: CURRICULUM VITAE Mervyn James Huston. 556 University Campus, Edmonton, Alberta. Born - Ashcroft, British Columbia. Nationality - Canadian, Scotch-Irish descent. Education: University of Alberta-B.Sc. Pharmacy - 1937. University of Alberta - M.Sc. Biochemistry - 1941. CResearch -- Assay of Sex Hormonesj. University of Washington - Ph.D. Pharmacology - 1944. fResearch - Effect of Drugs on Myoneural Junctionl. Position: Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alberta. Professional Organizations, Societies, etc.: Sigma Xi Phi Sigma Rho Chi Phi Delta Theta. Alberta Pharmaceutical Association. American Pharmaceutical Association. Canadian Conference of Pharmaceutical Faculties fPast-Presidentl. Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists fHonoraryl. Chemical Institute of Canada QFellowj. 'Director, Canadian Foundation for the Advancement of Pharmacy. Scientific Editor, Canadian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Masonic Lodge. Al Azhar Temple CShrinej. Kiwanis Club of Edmonton CPresident - 1956, Lt.-Cov. 19575. First Vice-President, Canadian Pharmaceutical Association. Canadian Drug Advisory Board. Activities: Research - Effect of drugs on tissue respiration. Mollusc biochemistry. Author of three textbooks: A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Arithmetic - 1959. Test and Improve Your Scientific World Power - 1960. Tests and Dictionary of Scientific Words - 1965, and over 100 scientific and professional papers. Sports- badminton, curling, ski-ing and golf. Hobbies - music. Author of the Great Canadian Lover. Author of The Chicken with the Big Eye - CAlberta Centennial Prize for Musical Dramaj. 9