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

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Board of Governors lt is my pleasure to bring greetings from the Board of Governors. This year, our 80th anniversary, must have been one cj the most ac- tive in the historjv rj the school. Upgrading has been carried out at both campuses. These were relatively minor at the Junior School at this time, and the main thrust was at the Senior Campus. The quadrangle and grounds have been transfzrmed into a gathering place of great beauty. The Wenman Pavillion has been completed, two more houses on Aldridge Street have been purchased and work on the new students residence has commenced. The Racquet Club with its considerable acreage was purchased in the .hill and since then there has been extensive renovation. Construction rj the new Middle School at the Racquet Club will commence within a jew days and will be ready for use in the autumn. Upgrading of existing laboratories and classrooms has been dekrred for a year. These changes have improved facilities for staj and students and conges- tion in both Junior and Senior campuses will be reduced. We are proud of the success which you have enjoyed in athletics and academics. You have placed our school in a pre-eminent posi- tion throughout Canada. Congratulations to the graduating class and welcome to new and returning students whom I know will main- tain this high standard. I would urge you to continue your enthusiasm in school and that you maintain the dignity of the school at all times especially when you are in the public eye. Continuing loyalty and support from you after graduation is the real basis for the future. It is you who with increasing influence in future years can continue and increase the support and tradition which only a strong alumni can provide for us. Dr. D. Alastair Baird Chairman of the Board Dr, D, Alastair Baird fCHRMN,j Judge Michael Hubbard J. Ron McKenzie KTRSRJ Mary Burrage Mohan Jawl Robert Murphy KVCCHRMN. 1 Christopher Considine Dr. Herbert Lamla Wendy Piercy Mildred Couvelier Dr. J.R. LeHuquet Robert C. Simson David Edgar ISECJ Louis Lindholm, Q.C. Muriel Tassie Patrick Ely Kenneth A. Maclver Norman Tooke Dr, Gilmour Greig Robin J. MacLeod Jack Waldie

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Junior School Principa1's Foreword l 4 Forewords are really backward-looking. When time comes for the scribes to create these introductory master- pieces, capable of making everyone read on excitedly and of buying at least two year books, the school year has ex- pired. This tends to make one throw a cursory nod at the future and recognize in full the deeds of the immediate past. Yet given tlze rate at which this school is leaping forward, I cannot justyfv making this foreword ' appear baclcward. To do so would completely dismiss the charge of excitement in the air for what next year brings in the light ofa new Mid- dle School, Of course, tlze new campus will possess all tlze dynamics of any recent launching, but its realization will have far reachirtg effects also on the other two campuses: from being densely populated and exceedingly crowded areas, these two schools will rtow possess space enough to engender a commodious ethos for body and mind beyond all expec- tations. That this condition will benefit even further the achievements of an already exceptional group of students is an educational bonanza, and means by which tlte rich ore in our student body will certainly reach the surface. With so cheerjiil an outlook hr all parts of S. M. U. , I look forward to receiving orzce again tlze talented Junior School students as members of tlze Middle School. In particular, I await patiently the arrival of all one hundred and forty 'OZ- rnosians 'so that we can continue our thespian journey: all musical instrumentalists so that you can experience the con- cord and discipline fy' orchestra playing: all mathematicians, essayists and artists so that you cart develop your skills arzd participate irt an even larger competitive arena: and all the sports-minded persons who have participated in cross- countrjv, swimrrting, rugby, soccer, track andjield, basketball, gymnastics, field hockey, dance, skating, curling, bad- minton, squaslz, tennis and racquet ball so that you cart continue to have healthy bodies to support those bright minds. With so much to anticipate it is dwicult to look back. Even the yearbook staff responsible for compiling a whole year 's activity, was swept up, 1 am certairz, in the 'morphic resonance ' ofthe students who are one year ahead of them. Once again, an eager group of Grade VII and V1 students were willing to postpone their summer vacations to complete the task. Under the meticulous direction of Mrs. Richards arzd with tlze special application of the following students the Junior School 's section fjthe Yearbook materialized as expected: Slzartti Atkins, Susan Campbell, Joanna Piercy, Ryan Gillespie, Lisa Angus, Briony Arzgus, Fiona Ely and Jeremy Harris. To you all go our grateful thanks for your commit- ment, perseverance and panache. Equipped with my picnic basket so graciously presented at Prize Day by our School Captain, Jenny Ellis, I feel quite prepared to face tlze next excursion at tlze Middle School. Indeed, much of this corjidence comes from having the right equipment so that each 'picnic' can be verjv attractive and so much longer!! Have no fear, 1 've a grand memory for forgetting roasts at my picnics will be mere barbecues!! May all your futures be bright ones and in being so make my own tlzat much sharper by having our paths cross again. David Penaluna Principal, Junior School Deputy Headmaster

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Valedictory ddresses Ladies and gentlemen, Honoured Guests, Mr. Head- master, Stajf and fellow students: Before you stands the Graduating Class of 1987 lwell, actually, they 're sitting. J And these fine young men and women, and even the rugby players, are about to go out into that awful realm with which teachers, for ages past, have threatened students: The Real World. But let me digress. Just what exactly is a grad class? ls it: aj an amorphous blob of studiousness? bl an amorphous blob of athletic activity? cj an amorphous blob of sheer inspiration? dl or just a plain old amorphous blob? First of all, the school is not a Cuisinart. St. Michaels does not produce puree of student. Because the answer is actually: ej all of the above. lYes, it was a trick question. 2 For our grad class is composed of academics, athletes, ar- tists and various combirtations and permutations of the above. I don 't want to destroy the myth of the well rounded stu- dent, but it is impossible to be involved in absolutely everything. There is just not enough time in the year las we have all sadly discoveredj. However, some people come close and most people are involved in many activities. It is this spirit of enthusiasm and level of participation which allows a school of our size to excell in so many diverse activities. This accomplishment is not merely ours alone. We would like to thank our teachers for their time and dedication and care. They went above and beyond the call of duty to help us excell in all fields, the playing field not withstanding. They have done their best to prepare us for the real world, besides teaching us to rise on silent cue and to make witty cocktail party conversation. Which takes us back to ladies and gentlemen and rugby players, about to enter the real world. As the Chinese philosopher, Lao- Tzu wrote, A journey ofa 1000 miles begins with a single step. Many of us will journey more than a 1000 miles and SMU has provided much more than just the First step. SMU has presented us with many opportunities and when we leave our journeys will take us to many dnjferent destinations. I wish all my fellow students success with their journeys, and hope they will choose their destinations carefully, and hope they will always remember Mr. Featherstone 's law of location Wherever you go, there you are. Thank You. Shaula Evans, Head Girl