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

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THE LIBRARIES -.-.. The overall picture of the Senior School Library this year is one of great promise. Development and itnprovetnent in all respects were not too seriously marred by a few itnmature pranks. However, some means must be found to ensure that borrowed books - legally or illegally taken from the library - are returned. At the suggestion of Mr. Rob Wilson, the year started with some introductory periods on library. This idea is an innovation that could and should prove helpful and beneficial to everyone. If all classes passed through this familiarisation session there would be greater personal participation and appreciation. Again, the school tnttst be grateful to many donors. Dr. Abrioux gave a generous and fine selection of books in French. Mr. Douglas Hill-Tout being physically unable to continue his engineering career presented the library with valuable technical and construction books. Other thoughtful donors were Catlin Cable School, Messrs. W. Sloan and A. Keble, and an anonymous Seattle donor. In point of fact, every Dewey System category grew by a total of at least 450 books. An honour-system shelf of paperbacks for general recreation was also tried out. An initial 120 books soon evaporated or deteriorated beyond use. A further 40 were added. These, too, inevitably disappeared. At the end of the year a mere dozen weary remnants remained. However, an excellent shelf of replacements is now available and is under direct control of the head-librarian from his essential office - the room adjacent to the library, with a connecting door, formerly occupied by Mrs. Grimm. A slate of school librarians, all volunteers, covered almost every period of the school week, the evenings and the week-ends. It was unfortunate that no regular meetings were possible. As the year progressed time-tables changed, special sporting events interrupted duties, and finally many librarians dropped out as there was no future in their endeavours. Torren Vanton was a tower of strength until he left the school. Mike Young, Brian Gagne remained active 'till the end. The remainder did a little at odd times. To them all, l offer the gratitude of the school and tnyself. The xlunior School library, proved itself as popular and valuable as ever. It grew less than in former years except with regard to material for grades one and two. Rob Higgin and Kim livans did a fantastic and continuous job looking after every possible aspect. It would be an excellent thing if a mature person was always available to oversee behaviour, be responsible for all issuing and returning. and training boys in all aspects of library work. Ili

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HOUSE REPORTS BARNACLE HOUSE REPORT, 1975 I do not think we can be blamed for being enthusiastic about the house this year. In every field the members of Barnacle have tried their best . It goes without saying that we owe our success mainly to our housemaster, Nfr. Parsons. who unselfishly spent most of his spare time aiding and advising members of the house. Although Barnacle House encountered stiff' competition in Inter-House events, house spirit was always evident. To the boys I extend my gratitude for their unselfish attitudes in attempting to make Barnacle the best. I would also like to thank my fellow prefects. D. Crawford, W. Chu. P. Blair, P. Tsang. W. Chan, C. Blackstock and NI. Cheng for their efforts in keeping the house in order. Next year. Barnacle House will be led by Clark Blackstock, I wish both him and the House every success that can be achieved by the finest house in the school. Nfichael C.K. Lau, Captain of House. BOLTON HOUSE REPORT This year was an extremely successful year for Bolton House, winning the IN'I'ER-HOUSE SPORTS CUP for the second consecutive year. From the beginning of the House competition. we quickly established an early lead, which eventually proved insurmountable. Among Bolton House's many successes were firsts in swimming: in senior and junior cricket, in junior basketball. in senior voIIeybaII1 in senior soccer: in senior track, in senior cross-country and junior rugby. The main factors behind our success can be attributed to enthusiastic participation and resounding house spirit. Bolton House was able to encourage the large number of new boys to participate in the numerous school activities peculiar to SMU. The new influx combined with the nucleus of Bolton House veterans to prodtice this years resounding achievements. Un hehalf of the House, I would like to thank Nlr. Walsh and Nlr. Peach for their constant advice and direction. In addition, I would like to congratulate this yc-ar's House Prefectsg Iienty Lai. David Town. Frank Leung, Horatius Ho. john Humphrey and Kerry Wilson for their excellent work. Finally, I would like to wish the best of luck and fortune to those returning and hope the success of the House continues. Dmitri Hardman, House Captain I S