The Report Card January 2012 / Volume 24, number 1 / Published by Shawnigan Lake School Advancement Office  January 2012 / VOL U M E 2 4 , n u MBE R 1 h E a d m a ste r ’ s c O L u m n “We Are the World”

lthough Gilbert and greed, self-interest and ignorance (in other better. At the very least, the dreaded Sullivan amused us greatly its truest sense), have all played some part fear and suspicion which have historically with their ditties, their Gon- in the numerous tragedies and disgraces of coloured so many of our actions and reac- doliers assertion that, “when our collective histories on this planet, and, tions may be reduced. Schools all over the everybody’s somebody then although there is something incredibly world are connecting to share their cultures Anobody’s anybody,” no longer works in a daunting—not to mention wonderfully and heighten their awareness of each other, twenty-first century context. We tend in- idealistic—in thinking that we can ever to bring light into the dark recesses of igno- stead to look more to the type of number change the tide of human interaction, there rance. As classrooms “skype” and students suggested by the title, with its plethora is also something quintessentially satisfying “moodle,” the only barriers are those of of multi-cultural crooners! Nowadays, we about trying. Parents can generally elect time and other commitments. Set in a con- tend to want everyone to count—to be “a to convey some form of the wholesome, text of learning about each other’s world somebody” and, indeed, a whole lot more. compassionate values to their children, but view and respecting our differences, these We want each individual to be viewed as schools should have no choice. It is a moral cross-cultural connections can be powerful a person; someone with a character, an imperative that the institutions responsible and compelling, but, more than that, they identity, feelings, dignity and self-respect. for the education of society’s youth, rise to represent part of the future of education. In many ways, the word “somebody” is itself the challenge of installing respect at the Young people will never be content to inadequate—if taken literally—as there is so heart of every human transaction. Without be contained in tightly-closed boxes with much more to the human being than just respect being proffered, it will rarely be lids on them; they know that there is a very “the body.” We cannot ignore the mind genuinely returned, and to offer it requires large and over-populated world out there. or the metaphorical essences of the heart some degree of awareness or sensitivity to To deny them access to it is futile, as the so- and the soul that combine to complete the the recipient, or at least some recognition called Arab Spring may have proved most person. As our modern world takes its first that there is a person on the other end of recently, but to prepare them to handle faltering steps into the “era of humanity” the interaction. it properly and correctly is the very stuff then it is surely more important than ever Now, more than at any time in history, of progress. Schools the world over are that the worth of every individual be prized. we have the ability to extend and contract adopting a similar approach to the impera- We need to elevate the respect we have for our reach at the click of a button, and we tive that is the global perspective and, of the lives of others, to promote the well- can flit seamlessly between the local and course, in the hugely increased communi- being of each and every individual and to the global. Surely then, it becomes even cation, there are so many opportunities for entrench that fundamental respect for hu- more important that our attitudes to the highlighting the positive virtues that all man life that has been at the heart of most other beings who share the same planet emanate from basic respect. For our part, at of the uplifting and heroic moments of our with us, be as informed and sensitive as they Shawnigan, the lesson has been underway history. In short, if nobody’s anybody, then can be. If nations and peoples can increase for a long time and we can hope that the we won’t care if they are ignored, neglected, their mutual understanding then there is good habits are well and truly ingrained. downtrodden or worse. a small chance that they will treat each Every interaction, from the most incidental to the most impactful, provides a chance for a “way of being” to dictate a positive experience. Shawnigan families and alumni are dis- persed all around the globe and we would hope that the School has helped them to move seamlessly between cultures and countries. More than ever, our mandate is to provide the world with leadership in its multitude of forms, small and large. To do so effectively is to embrace a world view and I would hope that such an approach springs readily from these pages. In short, we subscribe to an ethos where everybody is indeed a somebody, an individual who is full of potential and possibilities.

The Headmaster delivers his remarks to the Class of 2011 at Closing Day in June. David Robertson, Headmaster

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n Thursday, November 24th, Shawnigan wel- the embodiment of the “Complete Education” that Shawni- comed back to campus Betty Vo ‘11, who was hon- gan champions, Betty is currently in her first year at Stanford oured as the School’s recipient of the 2011 Governor University majoring in Management Science and Engineering General’s Academic Medal. while also taking courses in Pre-Med. Each year, freshman students First awarded in 1873, The Governor General’s at Stanford are given the opportunity to nominate for special OMedal is one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a recognition a former teacher or mentor that played a significant Canadian educational institution can receive. A Bronze medal is role in the student’s intellectual, academic, social and personal awarded at the secondary school level to the student who achieves development. Betty was quick to single out chemistry teacher the highest average based on all grade 11 and 12 courses after extraordinaire (and fellow Shawnigan alum) Nigel Mayes ‘89 as Provincial Exams have been written. a role model during her years at Shawnigan. Here is what Betty During her three year career at Shawinigan, Betty received wrote in her winning submission: Dean’s Dinner and Honour Roll status every assessment and never “To the teacher, genuine passion in teaching extends far had a final grade lower than 90%. She wrote 7 Advanced Placement beyond the classroom and tutorials. Mr. Mayes never fails to exams, earning a 5 in Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, Physics B and radiate enthusiasm and entertain the students in any lecture of Physics C, and a 4 in US History and English Literature. These the chemical principles. His rigorous class constantly challenges results earned her recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction us to tackle difficult concepts; yet, he always pays wholehearted and a Canadian National AP Scholar. attention to each student’s progress and adjusts his pace accord- but academic achievement makes up only a part of the contri- ingly. In his devotion to Chemistry and to our education, Mr. butions Betty made to Shawnigan during her time on campus. In Mayes is truly an inspiration for all his students.” addition to Academic Colours, Betty also earned Fine Art Colours, Congratulations to both Betty and Nigel on their fantastic Double Sport Colours and House Colours. She was a House Aca- achievements! demic Prefect and a School Prefect, graduated as Head Student with a cumulative average in grades 11 and 12 of 96.9%, and received a Shawnigan Award from the Headmaster on Closing Day.

Nigel Mayes ’89 in his element, and (inset) Mr. Robertson presents Betty Vo ’11 with her award.

 January 2012 / VOL U M E 2 4 , n u MBE R 1 S P O R T S a t S h a w n i g a n Field Hockey Strikes Gold! by Kelly Koepp hile the rest of Shawnigan finals with an unblemished record and a total of was at home enjoying a restful 29 goals scored and only 1 against. midterm break, the Senior Girls As expected, the Shawnigan squad’s most Field Hockey squad was busy challenging fixture of their season would be their writing some history, and it last, as the girls faced off against AA rivals and The twenty-one player hadW nothing to do with classwork. The twenty- defending 2010 champions, Collingwood. Having one player squad became the School’s first field already defeated their West Vancouver rivals in squad became the hockey team—and first non-rugby program—to an earlier meeting at the UBC Tier I tournament, School’s first field bring home the elusive blue banner as Provincial the Shawnigan side knew the pressure was on Champions! for a repeat performance. They were also keenly hockey team—and first “I’m really proud of our girls, because I feel aware the Collingwood players would be equally non-rugby program— that they really deserve this victory,” said an elated determined to avenge their earlier defeat. Benjamin Koepp, the team’s head coach and From the starting whistle, Collingwood tried to bring home the Director of Shawnigan’s Field Hockey program. to set the tone with a fast and physical attack. elusive blue banner as “They worked so hard together for over 15 months To their credit, the composed Shawnigan team and became a powerful group of young, inspired stuck to their game plan, moving the ball quickly Provincial Champions! and committed athletes.” through the ranks and controlling most of the the groundwork for this year’s championship game’s flow in the opening minutes. The specta- season started last season. Many hours of fitness tors in attendance were treated to an entertaining, training and intense practicing led to a quiet but fast-paced game featuring dynamic running from confident determination that permeated their both teams and plenty of action in the offensive performances in 2011 league and tournament zones. Waves of black and gold descended on the play. After comfortably securing a spot in the Collingwood defence, producing several near- provincial tournament as Island Champions, the misses. The onslaught produced some openings team went on to earn the top seed for the finals in the Shawnigan back zone, but the few quick based on an undefeated season. The girls would counter-attacks launched by Collingwood were quickly justify their top ranking by marching neatly defused by the defensive duo of Lizzie through the pool stage, quarter finals and semi- Yates ’12 and Kelsi Parker ’12. Slowly but surely,

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Shawnigan’s persistently applied pressure and the beginning. “This team has worked hard for this series of well-executed penalty corners it produced moment,” he reflected. E“ very single player on the began to open up more opportunities before Erin squad, from the most experienced to the ones that Cornell ’12 put the team on the board with a have only picked up a stick for the first time in the And then, the final last year, has brought something valuable to the quick-handed rebound. 1-0 for Shawnigan! whistle—Provincial unfamiliar with playing from behind, program. They are unrelenting in their positive Collingwood attempted to swing the momentum support of each other, and put in 100% both on Champions! of the game back in its favour, stepping up their and off the field. Some of them have dreamed of physical presence in one-on-one duels. It was this title since grade 8, and they really deserve to obvious the defending champions were deter- savour the feeling of being champions.” mined to battle back, but against every wave of attack the Shawnigan players dug in their heels and defended their territory. The first half ended with Shawnigan clearly in control. over the final 30 minutes, the Shawnigan players demonstrated the passion and grit of true champions despite the inevitable fatigue of hav- ing played five games in just three days. Fearless tackling all over the field and diving attempts in front of the net slowly broke down the Colling- wood back line and resulted in a beautiful second goal for Cornell, with a textbook perfect set-up from teammates Kaja Hansen ’14 and Yates. 2-0 for Shawnigan, and the blue banner was suddenly in sight! With the minutes ticking down and Shawni- gan stubbornly refusing to relinquish an inch of control, the Collingwood team could only stand back and watch as the black and gold warriors ran out the clock with a combination of intelligent passing and selfless teamwork. And then, the final whistle—Provincial Champions! With the squad dancing happily around him, Coach Koepp praised the team unity that propelled the team on their road to success from the very

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New Deputy Head by Ryan Panton

fter an extensive search that head of the school’s Geography Department. included more than 135 candidates Before joining the faculty at Fettes, Barry spent from around the world, Headmaster six years at Harrow School in London. In fact, David Robertson is pleased to an- while a staff member at Harrow, Barry organized nounce that Mr. Barry Welsh has and led a schoolboy rugby tour to Canada that beenA selected as the new Deputy Head (Student included a trip to Shawnigan, giving the young Life) of Shawnigan Lake School. teacher a first impression of life on the west coast The search committee “The process included Skype interviews with of North America. five candidates, and two identified finalists were An accomplished outdoorsman whose was delighted that then invited to campus with their spouses,” the adventures outside of the realm of education the interview process Headmaster recounts. “While they were both include a trip to the summit of Mount Everest tremendous applicants, we were unanimous in in 2006, Barry joins the senior leadership group brought Barry to selecting Barry for the position.” at Shawnigan that includes the Headmaster, Shawnigan, and is A graduate of the Oratory School and Lough- Deputy Head (School) Jo-Anne Kingstone borough and SheffieldU niversities, Barry comes and Senior Master Rhodri Samuel. He will be convinced he will be a to Shawnigan after a successful ten years at Fettes responsible for setting and maintaining tone tremendous addition to College in Edinburgh, Scotland (alma mater of and discipline on campus, and will oversee the former British Prime Minister Tony Blair). During School’s House Directors and residential staff. the School staff. his tenure at Fettes, Barry was heavily involved The search committee was delighted that the in the residential program, serving six years as interview process brought Barry to Shawnigan, Housemaster of Moredun House, and was also and is convinced he will be a tremendous addi- tion to the School staff. “We are delighted to have Barry agree to join us,” the Headmaster says with a smile. “He brings a wealth of experience from some very good schools. Barry is mod- est and principled, but also approachable, and possesses the type of people skills that are crucial in a position that requires a large degree of communication with staff, students and parents.” Barry will arrive on cam- pus this summer, accompa- nied by wife Susan (also an accomplished teacher and former head of Fettes’ Art Department), young sons Robbie and Oscar, and the family’s Capheaton Terrier, Thindu. There is no doubt that they will find the tran- sition to life on Vancouver Island made infinitely easier by the warm welcome they will receive from the School community as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives.

Welcome to Shawnigan!

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Ministry of Mercy by David Robertson

arlier this year, we were visited by the Reverend Daniel Edeh from the Mission of Mercy, an orphanage in Nigeria, and such was the impact of his essential humility that we made Ean undertaking to raise funds for a much- needed “new” truck for the orphanage. Well, the customized vehicle which serves a variety of different purposes has arrived, and Daniel has sent his sincere appreciation to all at Shawnigan! Thank you to all of the groups and individuals who made this dream a reality.

“Everyone was so excited—there was much singing and rejoicing by the children.” – With a grateful heart, Daniel (on behalf of the entire MoM family) We Day Vancouver Inspires by Julianne Hennig ’12, Head of School

n October 13th, ten students and one staff he lifted up each poster, we were told the story of how he was member were lucky enough to take the day off picked up as a young boy by an army, and was then made into a from school and travel to Vancouver to participate child solider. He had no freedom, no voice, and no hope. It was in We Day. We Day is a gathering that celebrates only due to pure luck that he was able to escape to Canada. After the youth movement for global change. Craig his presentation, Michel talked about the value of having a voice, Oand Mark Kielburger, the founders of Free the Children, started and introduced the Vow of Silence, a day for youth to stand up for this annual event in 2007. They are two very passionate and children around the world who don’t have the chance to speak dedicated individuals who have made it their mission to free up for themselves. children from poverty and exploitation. i had no idea what to expect before arriving at We Day. Every When we arrived at Rogers Arena, we were surrounded by one of the speakers blew me away with their passion, dedication 18-thousand students who had all come for the same reason: to and determination. It was a day that I will never forget. We Day create change. The day was filled with guest speakers, who dis- taught me many things: that anything is possible when you put cussed their own experiences and the chance for youth to make your mind to it, to never forget what is right, and to remember that a real difference. Speakers included Mikhail Gorbachev, Shaquille in order to create change, you must fight for what you believe in.I O’Neal, Hedley, Mia Farrow and a number of other fantastic left the day with a completely different outlook on life. I now know presenters and performers. The how valuable and powerful an individual can be, and how much speaker I found most inspiring opportunity the youth of the world have to make a difference. On was the one who said nothing at October 13th, Free the Children inspired me, my classmates and all. Michel Chickwanine took to thousands of other students. I would like to thank the School and the stage with only a few posters Mrs. Kingstone on behalf of the rest of the Shawnigan students that explained his childhood. As who were fortunate enough to be a part of We Day.

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More Than a Word by Jo-Anne Kingstone e begin each school year Relieve (ri-lev’), v. late ME. [ad. OF relever, in earnest: we will run faster ad. L. relevare. F. re-Re- + levare, f. levis ligjt]. I. To during practice, we will work raise again. To assist (a person) out of some trouble, harder in math, we will edit difficulty or danger; to deliver from something our papers more carefully, we troublesome or oppressive. To ease a person from Wwill be better friends, roommates, and teammates, sorrow, fear, doubt; to give a person ease or relief. and we will sing louder in Chapel. In short, we it is March 2005. The Relieve shirt is red and will involve ourselves in every opportunity given white and we all have one; we wear them on the to us. We are, after all, a community engaged in day our very firstE DGE Thailand trip departs for doing. This fact is made obvious in the message an experience that leaves no one—even those of of the “word shirt.” Solid backgrounds with con- us left to carry on our lives at school—untouched. trasting letters, definitions on the back. Relieve. The monies raised from the sale of the t-shirts go Commit. Unite. Engage. Inspire. Create. A series of directly to support the materials for the EDGE verbs that actually read like a clarion call to ac- project of rebuilding a home and a store, both tion. Taken individually, they are clever, inspir- destroyed in the tsunami. The photos and blogs ing—even fun. Taken together, they tell the story that return to us are faithful in their depiction of of Shawnigan and a value structure firmly founded the beauty of the human spirit, the beauty of a in a commitment to others. The shirts chronicle country slowly emerging from tragedy and the our way of being in the world, of contributing beauty of hope. A conversation today with any to the combined efforts of others, of connecting one of the fourteen people (12 students and 2 what we believe and who we are through aware- faculty) who embarked on that first journey will ness and action. Born out of a sense of collective confirm the lasting impact: each will trace a direct responsibility, we strive not only to do, but also link from the month they spent among the Thai to think carefully and often about the importance people to what they are doing today—to their of doing for others, both here in our midst and thinking, their engagement with the world, their outside our immediate community. commitment to relief. Each subsequent trip would . . . there is a certain it is January 2005. We are gathered in the yield the same. Chapel at the beginning of another term, having the opportunity for a word shirt arrives every pride in having them survived uncomfortable plane rides from faraway year and we respond. Of course, you might think all or even in having places, busy ferry line-ups and bus journeys along we could simply make the word shirt decision dark island highways. We have returned to school; in and among all the other planning we do in had one of the “old” we have returned home. The Headmaster offers a preparation for a new school year. It could be a shirts passed down to customary welcome and congratulations on last decision made, for example, in the summer and term’s excellent reports; he remarks that there is, communicated in email messages to students and you; they are a part of typically, lots to celebrate and lots to work on in parents, alums and staff, in the summer package or a history that has now the new term. Then he pauses and we wait for what on the website. Because the message of the shirt is we know instinctively is coming—the acknowl- always an indication of our values commitment, become our collective edgement of the terrible devastation caused by the we could actually set a path for the next 20 years narrative. post-Christmas Day tsunami in south-east Asia. The of inspirational shirts. If we did that, people could Shawnigan community has been directly affected plan ahead; we could produce more and spread by the tragedy, losing John and Jackie Knill, two the word further. In fact, the word shirt takes its past parents. Everyone in the room has been fol- inspiration from something in many ways outside lowing daily reports of the enormity of the tragedy of Shawnigan, something larger than what we are, over the weeks following, and now we are together but something to which we find ourselves con- asking: What will we do to relieve the devastation and nected. That connection becomes an invitation despair of an entire portion of the world? to act. of course, we can raise funds and then For example, the 2006 grade 10 Round determine just where to funnel the monies so Table leaders proposed the Commit shirt. We they are appropriately deployed. But again, the were increasing our on campus environmental Headmaster delivers the challenge: Is that all? At initiatives, replacing some trees lost alongside a that moment, when we collectively accept the stream bed and in general fostering the habit of challenge to do more, EDGE Leadership is born. environmental stewardship—clusters of green- From that day, in earnest, we have embarked on shirted students and staff spent an afternoon a journey of matching our collective responsibil- restoring what had been lost to a construction ity with our passion for action. That journey is project. The funds raised again went to EDGE marked by brightly coloured messages of hope. Thailand, then in its second year. That program

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had moved from re-building after the tsunami is the opportunity to respond More Than a Word to building new educational facilities for the to the very personal journey hill-tribe people in northern Thailand who were of a friend and colleague. The learning to develop more effective farming prac- word shirts represent the gal- tices, both as a way of surviving economically vanization of our efforts—we and of administering carefully to the land. We are drawn together by our had promised to supply building materials and shared values, and we are a satellite dish as well as to equip the school drawn to the world by acting with a number of computers; we were able to do on these values. so through the sale of the shirts. The Commit We all have our favourites shirt ranks as a favourite for many; it is worn and there is a certain pride in here of course, but also by the hill-tribe farmers having them all or even in in Thailand to whom we are now connected. having had one of the “old” the 2009-2010 school year started with two shirts passed down to you; discrete addresses in Chapel, one by the Headmas- they are a part of a history ter and the other by the Chaplain, Jim Holland. that has now become our col- The Headmaster encouraged us to seek out and lective narrative. When you pursue our passions to ensure a meaningful and walk across campus on a Sat- fulfilling life. The Chaplain spoke about prac- urday afternoon after sports ticing compassion in our daily interactions; he and meet someone wearing a invited us to find ways to respond with kindness navy blue shirt with a shock to others. A little research quickly revealed how of pink that shouts Inspire, closely linked the two words are in meaning and you can’t help but be, well, inspired by intent, a combination of awareness and enthusi- the absolute confidence of the command. asm. In January of 2010, when an earthquake in Likewise, there is no shrinking from Engage Haiti destroyed many communities and caused or Unite. You cannot wear the shirt without incredible suffering and hardship for the people knowing; you cannot see the shirt without of that country, the student body predictably remembering. When we stand in the quad, responded with compassion, asking each other, the entire school together, welcoming the their families and the School what could be done. riders of the Tour de Rock as they glide past Because of the incredible danger of travelling to a sea of brilliant blue, Create splashed in Haiti at that time, we simply could not arrange orange across the front, it is difficult to not the humanitarian trip they so passionately felt to respond. For this year in particular, we are we should undertake. Instead, contributions from in the business of creating hope. This too the (com)passion t-shirt went directly to Free will become a part of a pretty good story. the Children, a Canadian organization that was work- ing for Haiti relief. True to its mission, Free the Children used the funds raised specifi- cally to support children of that disaster, focusing their efforts on education and school building. The con- nection was perfect. each year brings a new focus or challenge, but the lens is always the same: the School’s deep commitment to engaging in the world through service to others. Sometimes we are called to support groups outside the School whose needs are immediate; sometimes it is sustaining our commitment to ongoing projects and ser- vices we support year in and year out; and sometimes, it

 January 2012 / VOL U M E 2 4 , n u MBE R 1 n E w s a t S h a w n i g a n Shawnigan on the EDGE In July, thirteen Shawnigan students and two teachers set off from Canada on the School’s first EDGE trip to South Africa. While on their three-week adventure, the group maintained a blog of their experiences, excerpts of which follow below. To read more about Shawnigan’s inaugural EDGE South Africa trip, For me, spending time please visit www.2011edgesouthafrica.wordpress. with the kids was com. — RP

a joy. Singing and JULY 18 playing with them is Today we travelled to one of the local schools, a primary to middle school with children ranging not something I can from age 6 to 13. Although they didn’t understand explain; you have to much English, I believe they enjoyed spending time with us just as much as we enjoyed spend- was to offer. A group of 4 boys and Ms. Ferris were experience it yourself. ing it with them. the first to go out to spend a night in the town- Some of the older children had heard about ship. We were all excited as it was something new recycling before, but nobody had heard about and we all knew it would be different. reducing or reusing. We used games to teach them once we arrived at the house we greeted the about the other two “R’s.” While they enjoyed the women in charge of the home-stay. The bread and games, many of the children were more interested coffee they offered us were absolutely amazing, in singing and dancing! For me, spending time especially the cheese and chutney that was in it. Pre-church we were given hymnals, as they sing in church and we wouldn’t know all the hymns. In true Shawnigan spirit, we sang all the hymns we knew. The four of us sang a lot of hymns, ranging from Amazing Grace to the School hymn, There’s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying. then we went back to the home-stay, but on the way stopped at a shop to try Stoney, an African drink that is probably the best drink ever! When we got back we went in and our host fed us supper, and we talked for hours. The food was amazing, and once we were there it didn’t feel like a home-stay at all! It was a lot of fun, and knowing that this was a once-in-a-lifetime thing made it even more worthwhile.

JULY 23 We started off the morning waking up in the South African forest. As we were sitting on the rain- soaked benches from the night before, enjoying our bran muffins and apples, a family of vervet monkeys appeared out of the trees, and was right by the tents where some of us were sleeping. See- ing these monkeys made our morning so much better, especially since some of us did not sleep too with the kids was a joy. Singing and playing with well last night. They hung around for a long time, them is not something I can explain; you have to but it wasn’t until after we left that the monkeys experience it yourself. came to salvage our leftovers from breakfast. We arrived at the elephant sanctuary, where JULY 21 we got a quick lesson on the biology of the el- The South African experience would not be whole ephant. There were three female elephants, and if the EDGE team didn’t try and really live South we all took turns walking with the elephant’s Africa to the fullest, experiencing everything there trunk in hand. We then moved on to the monkey

10 Shawnigan Lak e S c h ool / T h e r E p o r t C a r d n E w s a t S h a w n i g a n sanctuary, with lots of monkeys that were native to South Africa, but had previously been in parks and zoos. Finally, there was the cat sanctuary, were I was blown away by the cheetah cub that brushed against me!

JULY 25 Last night, three lions were brought into the reserve to replace the old ones (the old male was starting to chase the trucks on the reserve). So this morning we headed out into the savanna to watch as the workers tranquilized and loaded the old lions into cages. It was amazing. Not only did we see the lions, which were HUGE, but we got to pet the male lion! later in the day, we not only went to see the cheetahs, but got to feed them as well. The game reserve has two sets of cheetahs, two animals that feed themselves on the 3,000 acre reserve and several that are part of a breeding program that need to be feed every day. When we threw the meat into the cages, they would jump, grab it, and run off as if you were going to go steal it back. Some of the cats were very aggressive. They would follow us along the side of the fence and growl and make their little squeaky noise until we just like the ones all around it; however, it is run . . . I realize that this gave them more food! by a woman who has turned it into a beacon the last thing we did today was go and see the of light for the local children. Rosie supplies trip is about the kids. reptiles. We saw all sorts of snakes, from pythons the children with oatmeal and peanut butter The next generation is to corn snakes. We also went outside where there sandwiches for lunch at school. And when it were crocodile homes. We saw both a baby and comes to dinner, she tries her best when food going to have to deal a full-grown crocodile. One thing that was inter- is available. with present mistakes esting was the weaving birds. They had decided over the past three weeks on this trip, we to build their nest on a tree inside the crocodile have visited seven different child growth pro- and be responsible habitat. They were like little crocodile snacks! grams in the locations that need help, and we for the progress of our have come to realize that when you help the AUGUST 3 youth, you’re helping everyone. This whole nations. As the days of this trip come to an end, I realize experience is all about sustaining children. that this trip is about the kids. The next genera- tion is going to have to deal with present mistakes AUGUST 7 and be responsible for the progress of our nations. Another early morning today! We picked Throughout this trip we have visited many child- up the team and were off to Table Moun- oriented programs, schools and facilities, and tain. There we hiked up the trail and it was today we visited more of these inspiring programs. a lovely day. We couldn’t have asked for As we traveled in our bus through the townships better weather. The hour and a half hike of Cape Town, we stopped at a shack that looked was well worth it when we reached the top. The view was breathtaking! Later, we went to downtown Cape Town. We split into groups and did some shopping. Many of us went to the Pan African Market; this is where we found the best souvenirs! i’m so shocked that we are leaving tomorrow. Even though it’s been three weeks, it feels like we have only just ar- rived. It hasn’t hit me yet that tomorrow we have to leave South Africa. I’m hoping to have a fun and memorable last night with my team and home-stays.

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hawnigan is always grateful for the new talent that rises to the top Francis Tjia – Mr. Tjia is a current Shawnigan and adds to our already high quality of parent. He is a Canadian and Dutch citizen Governors. At the most recent Annual and has resided in Hong Kong since 1990. He General Meeting of the Shawnigan Lake is Managing Partner at Income Partners Asset SchoolS Society, four new Governors were elected Management, which manages funds on behalf to the roster. They are: of institutional clients for investment in Asia. Francis and his family also have strong BC Shaughn (MacGillivray) Mohammed ‘90 business connections through their owner- (School) – Mrs. Mohammed is one of the early ship of the OpenRoad Auto Group, based in female graduates of Shawni- Vancouver. gan. She is a Chartered Ac- countant who was employed Stephen Wong – Mr. Wong is a current parent as a financial analyst in the with two of his five sons at Shawnigan. He is BC natural gas industry for ten presently based in Shanghai and operates real years. Shaughn lives in Van- estate development and investment compa- couver with her husband and nies in Hong Kong, China & North America. two children. Stephen is a California licensed architect, with bachelor degrees from USC School of Simon Ridgway – Business and School of Architecture, and a Mr. Ridgway lives in Vancou- Sloan Fellow from the Stanford Graduate ver and Pemberton, BC. He School of Business. is a current Shawnigan par- ent with three children at The four new Governors replace Sandra (Chung) the School. Simon is the CEO Brackhaus ’74, Eric Kong, Gottfried Tittiger and of a Vancouver-based min- former Board Chair, Michael Waites. Current eral exploration group, and a Chair David Schieldrop ’82 extends his warm member of the Board of Direc- thanks on behalf of the School for the generous Shaughn (MacGillivray) Mohammed ‘90 tors of several publicly traded commitment of time and energy the four outgoing mining companies. Governors brought to the table.

Simon Ridgway Stephen Wong Francis Tjia

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Renfrew Rising! by Steve Housser

he new Renfrew House is rapidly followed by Copeman’s, Lonsdale’s and Strath- taking shape. Of course there’s still a cona School Houses. Although no new Lake’s, long way to go, but up to 30 journey- Ripley’s or Kaye’s House is contemplated, those men carpenters and other tradesmen three houses will get significant upgrades once are hammering away daily in order to Renfrew is complete. The 30-thousand square Tcomplete the residence for the start of school in the new Renfrew House is well warranted September 2012. There’s even a bit of a cushion as Renfrew is the only house currently split into feet of new house will built in, in the hopes of avoiding a last minute separate north and south wings—not ideal. The easily accommodate all construction time crunch. The official target 30-thousand square feet of new house will easily date for completion is July 10th, which should accommodate all the Renfrew girls under one roof. the Renfrew girls under guarantee all the paint, trim, carpeting and They will have lots of bath tubs, comfy common one roof. smallest details are looked after well before the rooms and one family is contributing a well- Renfrew girls arrive to take up their brand new equipped kitchen for the main common room. quarters. Some previous “just in the nick of time” Campbell Construction is the main contractor, construction has seen boarders arrive before the the same company that did the excellent and carpenters had left! seamless expansion of the Chapel. It can be well this newest House completes the final phase expected the new Renfrew House will be a triumph of residential renewal, started in 2003 with the of craftsmanship—a warm and welcoming home creation of the new Groves’ House, and quickly for fifty lucky young women.

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Organic Garden by Robin Oswald, Current Parent

sk any ancient depend on farmers increasing food production by Roman or Mayan 70%. How? We, here on Vancouver Island, may elder and, most just be in the vortex of a much-needed cultural likely, they would revolution. We are working on changing the world. all say the same It really is all about the earth, and more specifically, Athing: hindsight is always 20/20. the soil we live upon. We need to understand the If they only knew that exploit- soil and its relationship to our food. Our new veg- ing something as mundane as etable garden will provide an opportunity for the soil would lead to erosion, crop Shawnigan community to experience the lessons failure, famine, disease and the of food well grown. A well-loved garden creates its eventual implosion of an entire own energy, an energy that humans are naturally society, they would probably drawn toward. Our garden only needed to be cre- have further explored their op- ated. Its creation is both simple and profound. tions. To wipe out a civilization Nothing moves from a dream to reality without is difficult, but, ultimately, do- the first step.T o begin. Begin. able. The current raft of occupi- the next time you find yourself in the Main ers of the planet is shortsighted Building, make an immediate left after the stairs in blaming a bunch of bankers and say hello to Shannon Peck. She and her for the problems we are facing husband, Mark Primmer, are the purveyors of today. If they bothered to delve Well Bred Bakery. They can be found selling their into history a wee bit further homemade breads every Saturday at Duncan’s back than twenty years or so, Farmer’s Market. This year, the Duncan market they would find many a his- was voted best market in the province. The fact torical folly of societies thinking that it is smack in the middle of what well-known they were the most clever, most chef, James Barber, christened the “Provence of evolved, most technologically the North” does not hurt. Food, well grown, is advanced and “too big to fail.” the soul of the Cowichan Valley. James Barber Humans seem to have a way and many other well respected foodies have re- with hubris. It is not about the located to this region to participate in this latest banks, it is ultimately about gastronomical renaissance. It has been featured the earth. Mother Earth is only in the travel sections of newspapers from the New patient to a point. York Times to the London Times. The valley enjoys the World Bank recently a Mediterranean-like growing climate because of released a frightening projec- the Cascade Mountains creating a rain shadow. tion: by 2050 global survival will The area does not receive the same amount of rain

We are working on changing the world. It really is all about the earth, more specifically, the soil we live upon. We need to understand the soil and its relationship to our food.

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as either Victoria or Vancouver, averaging about 5 figuratively and metaphorically. As Mufasa says, by Robin Oswald, Current Parent degrees warmer with more sunshine. “Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than this unique microclimate allows the enthusi- what you have become. You must take your place astic agro-nut the perfect opportunity to produce in the circle of life.” everything from blackberry champagne to award- this garden is an offering, created to awaken winning camembert, artisanal honey, hogs, beef, all five of our senses, and hopefully, if grown with A garden by its nature chickens, heritage grains, balsamic vinegar, cider enough heart, even our senses of wonder and is instructional. The and port. The list of products lovingly and success- gratitude. I look forward to seeing everyone roll up fully grown in the region seems endless. All this their sleeves and plant a row or two. – Namaste questions can be activity is carried out with a keen limitless: What is good understanding of biodiversity and respect both for the animals and compost and why does the environment. People are recon- it matter? What is soil? necting the relationship between farming and food. Shawnigan is Why measure the soil’s in a perfect position to participate pH? What is mycelium? in this exciting revolution, poised to benefit from both the eating What is a fractal? and the knowledge of what is required to thoughtfully produce that bounty. Shawnigan has already started down the path. Under the umbrel- la of the Living Laboratory, it raises chickens, harvests and sells “Cha- pel Eggs” (the egg sales benefit the Chapel Fund), is a registered carbon sequestering venture (having planted 26,000 trees throughout the property), composts on an industrial scale and practices selective logging. The entire garden has been made from timber cut and milled on- site. The vegetable garden further fleshes out the vision. The chickens scratch around naturally, doing as chickens do, eating bugs, grass, dirt and vegetable scraps, knowing instinctually what they need to fulfill the micronutrients and trace elements requirements not present in commercial feed. This instinctive knowledge is no different in a vegetable garden. Provide properly produced compost, water, sun and care and the vegetables will do the rest. the intelligence is present in the seed. A gar- den by its nature is instructional. The questions can be limitless: What is good compost and why does it matter? What is soil? Why measure the soil’s pH? What is mycelium? What is a fractal? How does one grow naturally raised vegetables? How do trees make rain? What are the benefits of consuming living food? Can food really be medicine? Is there a viable business in this gar- den? A garden can frame the questions and aid in developing the answers. We will learn by do- ing. It provides yet another opportunity for the Shawnigan community to enrich their lives. to learn is a verb. It should run alongside curiosity for one’s entire lifetime. A great school enlists a multitude of modalities to ignite and nurture scholarship. This garden is one more layer, another opportunity to make a connection, both

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ven the darkNESS and damp the many tastes and flavours of the Food Fair, a of November couldn’t dull the co- chance to learn new skills and cultures during lourful enthusiasm brought to all workshop sessions, the opportunity to reflect corners of the Shawnigan campus upon the world’s religions during the Interna- during International Week 2011. tional Week Chapel services, and, of course, the E For six days, staff and students alike celebrated Stage Show, which was highlighted by a tribute the diversity of nationalities and heritages that to the German tradition of Aprés-ski that will be make up our community. Highlights included remembered for years to come! — RP

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Centennial Update by Phillip Jarvis

n our Centennial Year of 2016—just paid reduced amounts, by barter and, in some one Olympic cycle away—we want the cases, paid nothing at all. Mr. Lonsdale never This is a school that Shawnigan community to be never prouder turned students away whose families could no of their school; engaged with Shawnigan longer afford Shawnigan and the School of today values each student, as never before; drawn to return to campus is committed to continuing this tradition, even Ifor special Centennial events; and aware that in these trying financial times. and challenges everyone Shawnigan is in the leading echelon of board- over the next four years, I will provide in- to reach their full ing schools. creasingly detailed updates on our Centennial potential—as has been in the months and years to come, I hope you dreams. But for now, here is where we are with will agree that now is our time to shine as a truly our planning—a “teaser” of sorts: the Shawnigan way world-class school. You can see how Shawnigan Firstly, Jay Connolly ‘80 is revising his fasci- since the time of our has already started striving to achieve our goals nating book on the history of Shawnigan, Rough through the many student successes highlighted Diamond. The first edition covered the history of Founder. Christopher in this edition of the Report Card. the School up to our 75th anniversary in 1991. Windley Lonsdale this is a school that values each student, and The new Rough Diamond will include Jay’s inter- challenges everyone to reach their full potential views with key Shawnigan figures since the early demanded the very best —as has been the Shawnigan way since the time co-ed years, combined with the author’s always from his students. of our Founder. Christopher Windley Lonsdale keen and insightful personal observations. Jay’s demanded the very best from his students. In oral history will be complemented by a coffee return, he offered a quality education to many table book highlighting the story of Shawnigan, families who, due to financial constraints, often its people and its natural beauty. We have retained

Phil and the Headmaster pose with the first members of the Centennial Graduating Class of 2016

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Vancouver-based Echo Memoirs to help us create Gordon Parke ‘48, Anna (Tye) Panton ‘67, Peter a product befitting its subject matter. Roaf ‘67, Mashi Akiyama ‘85, Jason Hulbert ‘90, As you may well be aware from previous issues Challa (Saunders) Reisner ‘93 and past parent Gillie of the Report Card, a group of Gold Club Shawni- Hutchinson. I am grateful for their enthusiasm and gan alumni, led by Stuart Milbrad ‘48, John Burr commitment to making our special events program ‘49 and François Elmaleh ‘53, have worked tire- a rousing success. lessly to commission, and lead the fundraising As with any event, the Centennial’s success drive for, a larger-than-life-sized statue to honour will ultimately hinge on the energy brought to the Founder. The dedication of the C.W. Lonsdale it by our community. Everyone’s help will be Statue in 2013 or ‘14 will, symbolically, serve as needed in order to both honour the past and the launch of the Centennial. prepare for our future. All of us at Shawni- in an effort to engage the School’s current gan—and all of you—make up the Centennial students, Spencer Liu ‘89, a leading graphic art- generation. Together, we will ensure the School ist based in San Francisco, will be on campus as we know and love continues to thrive in our an Artist-in-Residence in early 2012. While here, second century, and beyond. Spencer will help our students in an open compe- i look forward to seeing you often between tition for our Centennial Brand Design Contest. now and 2016! The winning product will be used as our new letterhead and web header design, and will be included on banners to be used at special events ave the entative ates on and off campus. S (T ) D ! two groups of graduates are leading the charge More details to come as plans evolve in developing a Centennial Scholarship Fund and a Centennial Distinguished Alumni and Speaker’s November, 2015 Program. On the scholarship side, we have leader- Centennial Black-Tie Launch Gala in Vancouver ship from Jack Colbourne ‘83, Freddy Pletcher ‘84 and Vicki Stronge ‘94, all past recipients of Shawni- gan Entrance Scholarships. John Kaye ‘54, Doug April 30, 2016 Kingsford ’65, Paul Oxley ‘89 and Ken O’Kennedy One hundred years to the day of Mr. Lonsdale’s opening ‘87 have taken on the task of stewarding the alumni of Shawnigan Lake School, a grand official opening of the and speaker’s initiatives. Centennial. Invited dignitaries will include the Archbishop Meanwhile, the Board is developing exciting of the Anglican Church of Canada, the Lieutenant Gover- plans to help ensure that we sustain Mr. Lonsdale’s nor of British Columbia, the Westminster School Chaplain, legacy of the Main Building he built out of the ashes members of the Lonsdale family and various friends and of the 1926 fire.T he building will preserve its iconic supporters of Shawnigan. look and feel on its exterior. Inside, there will be a Wow! factor added through the creation of a Great June 10-12, 2016 Hall entry way developed out of the current library. Shawnigan Festival Weekend celebrating the School of the Then, pushing through the back of the library, we past and the Shawnigan of today will develop a Learning Commons, designed to serve the needs of the 21st century student. The facility June 25, 2016 will encompass a multi-dimensional Centennial Li- Centennial Graduation Day brary, a Centre for Learning and Innovation and an enhanced Student Centre. As we move along with August, 2016 the remodeling, we will present architectural plans International High School Rugby Festival and artist’s renderings, both in school publications and at various Shawnigan events. but what would a good Centennial be without May - November, 2016 a celebration? To that end, we have attracted a ter- Monthly Centennial Alumni Speakers’ Bureau rific group of Shawnigan volunteers to help us in Presentations crafting a special series of Centennial events from the fall of 2015 to the end of 2016. The Centen- October, 2016 nial Events Committee is co-chaired by Ash Varma Centennial Founder’s Day ‘75 and his wife Deleigh, who are also parents of two recent Shawnigan graduates. Joining them are

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The Annual Report by Ryan Panton “I don’t think my hundred dollars would really make a difference.” “But the School is already so beautiful – what more could you need?” “I paid five years of fees – isn’t that enough?”

eing the Director of the Annual If you are a graduate, you are living testament to Fund at Shawnigan means answering the benefits of a Shawnigan education. Your time a lot of questions. While the exact here provided you with the skills and tools neces- nature of the question varies from sary to succeed long after your final trip through one person to the next, the crux is the gates as a student. Balways the same—with so many other worth- but it goes deeper than learned facts and while causes to support, why should I choose formulas, and polynomials and poetry. There The ties you forge Shawnigan? is a near-certainty that your time at Shawnigan here endure and you one of the challenges of my job is that the was enhanced as a direct result of financial aid answers are as varied as the questions themselves. generated through past Annual Fund campaigns. become a permanent Indeed, there is no single phrase or sentence that Consider this: one in four students at the School part of the Shawnigan encapsulates the case for supporting the Annual receives some form of financial aid to simply be Fund, because our yearly campaign plays a part able to call this their “home away from home.” narrative. In the time in so many aspects of the Shawnigan experience. Even if you didn’t receive support to attend you spend directly But the beauty of being a part of the Annual Fund Shawnigan, chances are your favourite team- comes from having the ability to support any area mate did. Or your Head of House. Or your best linked to the School— of the School that you feel passionately about. And friend. whether as a student passion for Shawnigan is the bond that ties us all What makes Shawnigan a special school is together. the fact that it’s so much more than simply a or a parent—you So why support the Annual Fund? To me, the school. The ties you forge here endure and you become a part of the answer is simple: because you make the School— become a permanent part of the Shawnigan narra- your School—a better place. Your generosity gives tive. In the time you spend directly linked to the fabric of Shawnigan. current students an educational opportunity that School—whether as a student or a parent—you You become family. is both unique and distinctly Shawnigan. become a part of the fabric of Shawnigan. You if you are a parent, your support directly im- become family. pacts the experience your son or daughter has Please consider making the School a part of while they are on campus. It creates and maintains your yearly giving. When you support Shawnigan, cutting-edge programs and provides first-class you make a difference for both the students of teachers and instructors to inspire young minds. today and the world of tomorrow.

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Founder’s Circle Triple Stag - ($25,000 + ) Simon Ridgway Helen Lee David Robertson & Lynn Robertson Jong Ho Lee & In Soon Cho Jon Runstad & Judy Runstad Chris Le Fevre Jamie Biluk & Pamela Biluk David Schieldrop ’82 & Catherine Grant C.J. Lewis Mark Brown & Ellen Brown Zev Shafran ’74 & Elaine Shafran Mike Little ’90 & Darla Friedt Diamond Foundation Shawnigan Parents Association Hong Tao Liu & Su Yan Li Janet Griesdale & Douglas Kingsford ’65 Francis Tjia & Jacqueline Chia Xian Yuan Liu & Li Li Liu Kenny Han & Hye Sook Lee Marcel Tjia & Elizabeth Tjia Shing Kin Lo & Claudia Deng Stephen Jernigan & Susan Jernigan Gino Tsai & Tina Lin Tom Lui ’88 & Teresa Lui Jinrong Li & Grace Ren Mike Waites & Gailann Squires Harris Ma & Anna Leong Ruren Ma & Wenru Han Kiu Mo Ma & Lai Form Choi David Richardson & Pamela Richardson Chairman’s Council - ($1,000 + ) Sandra MacKay “I paid five years of fees – isn’t that enough?” Jim Shaw ’77 John Alexander ’73 & Katheryn Alexander Shahram Malekyazdi & Leyla Malekyazdi Bill Stinson & Margo Dobbin Barry Allard & Jo-Ann Allard Paul Manning ’72 & Jane Manning Carl Wright Bradley ’78 Henri Alvarez ’72 & Karen Alvarez Ian McBean ’68 Pamela Anderson Kip McDaniel ’00 Founder’s Circle Double Stag - ($10,000 + ) Tookie Angus ’67 & Helen Angus Brian McGavin ’56 Colleen Austin ’95 & John Austin John McIntyre ’60 & Susan McIntyre Louie Balkovec & Angela Balkovec Michael Merrithew & Louise de Grandpre Sandy Brackhaus ’74 & Karl Brackhaus Jeffrey Banks & Donna Banks Stuart Milbrad ’48 & Mary Milbrad Teng Ho Chang & Shu-Hui Lin Zohra Bonnis & Kerry Bonnis Ivo Mitev & Alexandra Hampson Jack Colbourne ’83 & Sarah Colbourne John Candy & Carol Elder Iain Morris & Fiona Macfarlane Jim Dal Pozzo & Sandy Dal Pozzo Denny Chan ’78 & Winnie Chan Bob Murdoch ’60 & Nadya Murdoch Jim Damianoff & Jane Damianoff Fu Chen Chang Linda Nichol Bill Elkington & Sabrina Elkington Joo Ik Chang & Myung Hyun Chung John Norton & Diane Norton François Elmaleh ’53 & Sharon Elmaleh Kyoung Won Cho & Angela Im Dale Peniuk & Arlene Peniuk Greg Hall & Debby Tonn Thomas Coldicutt ’63 & Elizabeth Coldicutt Gregg Perry & Jennifer Perry Bugs Johnson ’66 & Sheila Patterson Rick Coleman & Shelley Coleman Anil Ram & Margaret Ram Kukri Sports Canada Inc. Bob Conconi & Diane Conconi Jeff Read & Christine Read Nita Manning Gerald Coultas ’48 Ian Reid ’60 & Viviane Reid Brian Mitchell ’59 & Joan Mitchell John Dives & Shelley Williams Gord Rentz & Sandy Rentz Darrell Oswald ’78 & Robin Oswald Rita Dodge & Edwin Dodge Martin Scott ’99 Quail Rock Foundation Dave Donielson & Heather Henderson Rob Sharman ’73 & Sharon Bryan Estate of Jack Roaf ’25 Vincent Duhamel & Anne Charron Tony Shepard ’68 & Anne Collier Derek Urban & Linda Sjoman Paul Fan & Nellie Cai Curt Sigfstead ’85 & Lara Witter Nancy Van Laeken Jamey Farr & Karen Farr Geoff Smith ’56 & Joan Smith Simon Fish & Isabelle Fish Kendall Sterling ’70 Founder’s Circle Stag - ($5,000 + ) Garth Friesen ’87 & Jeannie Friesen Peter Stevenson Maria Gonçalves Art Szabo & Nancy Jarjour Szabo Tom Goodenough ’52 & Sue Goodenough Kiyotaka Taguchi & Masayo Taguchi The John C. and Sally Horsfall Don Bendickson & Lynn Bendickson Lynne Grass & Rolf Grass Eaton Foundation Melissa Best David Graves & Ingrid Graves Aver Tsai & Paula Lin Roland Borsato ’72 & Louise Borsato Nick Gudewill ’66 Brian Tutty & Kathryn Stevens Rick Bourne ’69 & Dana Bourne Peter Gudewill ’68 & Catherine Gudewill Phuc Ba Vo & Quoc Tran Phan Matt Brister & Tara Brister Mark Hall ’69 & Beth Hall Yong Gen Wang & Huiqin Chen John Burr ’49 & Katharine Burr Rob Halse & Louise Halse Walt Weaver & Judi Weaver Donald Campbell & Stacey Campbell Andrew Handley ’97 & Kelly Handley Ming-Chung Wei & Celine Hsu David Dueck & Angela Dueck Saul Hilchey ’99 & Alice Hilchey Sam Whiffin & Stella Whiffin Blane Fowler ’88 & Allison Fowler Steve Housser ’67 & Anne Housser Norah Wilkinson Tom Fowler & Midge Fowler Richard Hsu & Kitty Chen Rob Wilson Mimmo Guadagnuolo & Catherine George Hungerford ’61 & Jane Hungerford Dev Wood ’85 & Christine Wood Guadagnuolo David Hutchison & Jillian Hutchison Frank Young ’59 & Susan Young Patrick Healy ’71 & Jana Healy David Hyde-Lay ’81 & Rayna Hyde-Lay ’91 John Hungerford ’70 & Debbie Hungerford Steven Ibbotson & Diana Ibbotson Headmaster’s Club - ($500 + ) Alana Husby-Sauder ’93 & Will Sauder Kevin Jackman & Deirdre Jackman Mark Hutchinson & Gillian Hutchinson Bruce James Doug Anderson ’72 & Judy Anderson David Jennings & Laura Jennings Mark James & Alana James Ron Anderson ’70 & Diane Anderson Nick Kaiser ’63 & Deborah Russell Hyang Ran Jo Darrin Austin & Wendy Austin Yong Kang ’86 Chunkyun Jung & Youngun Kim Ian Back ’65 & Gloria Back Harry Kipnes ’76 & Pamela Kipnes Ryan Kalt ’97 Chuck Backman ’71 Lau Yim Lau & Wai Ping Lin Marianne Kasper Ali Bailey & Dinty Leach Paul Lee Michael Kenyon & Karen Kenyon Adrian Barwin & Lucy Barwin Estate of Derek Lukin Johnston ’28 JeongSoo Kim & Sungha Lee Dennis Beselt & Patti Beselt Hans Maier & Diana Maier Jo-Anne Kingstone & Jim Kingstone Michael Bird ’63 & Carolyn Bird John McCann & Debra McCann Eric Kong & Laura Kong Sharon Bortolotto Roy McIntosh ’59 & Maureen McIntosh Wang Pyo Kook & Jeong Yi Kang Suzanne Boyd ’96 & Omar Ladak Elyse Meloche ’11 Shu Shin Lan Craig Bramley & Lauren Bramley Anthony Ostler ’87 & Victoria Ostler Scott Larsen ’76 & Maria Larsen Kaldean Brown ’89 & Hana Brown

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Stephen Bryan ’76 Eric Detchon & Judy Detchon John Blackman & Lori Blackman Lori Buchart Brian Dew & Judi Dew Brynne Blanchflower ’11 Jonathan Buckley & Connie Buckley Bernie Dinter ’69 & Cindy Dinter Lisa Blumer & Dave Blumer Wendy Burlin & Robert Burlin Francois Dreyer & Melanie Dreyer Rob Bourne ’71 & Anne Marie Bourne Stewart Candelaria & Sharon Candelaria Bryant Gill & Carolyn Gill Andy Boutcher ’11 Jackie Chapin Barry Gilliland & Rosy Gilliland Robert Bracken ’11 Kenny Chen Pat Graham ’98 & Ange Graham Neil Bryant Jay Connolly ’80 & Maureen Connolly Paul Hardy & Janet Hardy Maddie Burlin ’11 Stephen Cox & Heather Cox John Harrison & Chantal Campo Cambridge & Company School Uniforms Heather Craib & Ian Craib Jordan Hokanson ’94 & Tracie Hokanson Brooke Campbell & Janet Campbell Colin Crisp ’56 & Helen Donald-Crisp Jack Huang & Candy Hsu Doug Campbell & Susan Campbell John Davies & Cerris Davies Debra John & Geraint John Tony Cape ’01 & Carly Cape ’00 Andrew Deane ’85 & Yukiko Tokano Johnson Fu Insurance Agency Inc. Hugh Cape ’08 Romy Dolman John Kaye ’54 & Catherine McAvity Rob Carere ’71 & Barb Carere ’71 Val Donahue & Paul Donahue Bill Keate ’65 & Linda Keate Cee Vacs Roadrunners Club Robin Douglas ’60 & Suzanne Douglas William King & Martha Watson Centre Court Racquets Gary Dukelow & Kathy Dukelow Jason Lam & Bickie Lam Bill Cereske ’72 Don Eadie & Nancy Gibson Denis Lavoie & Eileen Lavoie Brian Cha ’11 Angela Enright Robin Ling ’44 & Mary Ling Karim Chaaban ’11 Linda Ewert & Peter Ewert Graham Linn Michelle Child ’09 Jacqueline Flett ’97 & Christopher Flett Peter MacDonald ’71 & Kathleen MacDonald Larry Chung ’71 Pat Gaffney ’53 & Carol Jean Gaffney Hossein Mahdiyar & Azita Mahdiyar Melanie Clarance & Rod Clarance Ken Gillam & Kim Gillam Tate Mason ’65 & Jane Mason Tony Clare & Jo Clare Eveline Goodall & Bruce Goodall Chris McIntyre ’98 Alice Coates ’11 Ray Hollings & Kim Hollings David Minchau & Beth Parker-Minchau John Coleman ’66 & Anne Coleman Chad Holtum & Erika Holtum Thami Msubo & Lungile Msubo Brieanne Colville ’11 Phil Jarvis David Murphy & Michelle Murphy Chris Cooper ’88 & Elaine Cooper Paul Klassen & Andrea Carballo John Oakley ’72 & Carol Oakley Emma Cox ’11 Stephen Lane ’67 & Judy Lane Clyde Ogilvie & Lynne Ogilvie Tim Coy & Gill Coy Jason Lee ’04 Andy Olson & Leah Olson Roddy Craig Grant Lockhart ’97 & Holly Lockhart Paul Oxley ’89 & Calla Oxley Rob Creighton ’66 Heather-Ann Macintosh & Rod Macintosh Vito Pasquale & Cathy Pasquale Reid Dagul ’11 Peter McBean ’55 & Gail McBean Michael Piddington ’46 Per Dahlstrom Grant McKinnon & Teresa McKinnon Russ Quinn ’64 & Barb Quinn Graeme Dawe ’11 Guy Meredith ’70 & Suzanne Pelland Don Rolston & Lynn Rolston Gregory Dawe & Katharine Dawe Paul Morris & Alison Dewis Matthuw Ronald-Jones ’93 & Natalie deGoey ’99 & de Goey Rob Morris & JooHee Morris Nicole Ronald-Jones Annette Denk Fred Mullin & Gabriele Mullin Stewart Roth & Susan Green Janet Docherty & Rick Pipes Sue Newns Paul Stevenson ’70 & Jackie Stevenson Logan Donielson ’11 Christina Nichol Don Swainson & Tracy Swainson Andrew Doyle & Sarah Doyle Feisal Panjwani ’86 & Shelli Panjwani Thayer Talcott Duncan Hyundai Ryan Panton ’97 & Marita Panton Ian Thomson & Mathona Thomson Garrett Ellingham Eric Pelham & Barbara Pelham Francis Tompkins & Shelby Tompkins Allan Elliott Karen Rainey John Tribe ’50 & Jill Tribe Donna Elliott Rhod Samuel & Gaynor Samuel Robbie Unger ’09 George Elliott ’42 & Beryl Elliott John Sarsfield & Sandy Sarsfield Christopher Urquhart & Susan Stevenson Henry Ellis ’65 & Liz Ellis Phil Schieldrop ’84 & Tamar Schieldrop Michael Valan & Mary Burke Richard Ely ’48 & Paulette Ely Gibson Scott ’98 & Nicole Scott John Wheeler & Shannon Wheeler John Emery ’61 & Heather Emery Gordon Smith & Leslie Smith Eric Williams ’71 & Anne Williams Catherine Facer ’11 Greg Smith & Jewel Swanson Jon Fane ’93 & Lindsay Fane Allen Soltan & Sara Soltan Friend - (Gifts up to $249.99) Jeremy Fehr & Liza Fehr John Stainer ’57 Town of Truro/Canadian Urban Conor Finucane ’00 Telus Corporation Forest Conference 9 Austin Fisher ’07 Brian Unger & Wendy Unger Ali Adams ’08 Mark Forster & Gina Forster Lisa Unger ’11 Helen Adams Kathy Fox John Wheeler ’42 & Nora Wheeler Matthew Addison ’11 Richard Fraser Elke Wind Eva Alderman ’11 Gerry Fuller ’52 Wendy Woollven Margot Allen Clarey Funk ’08 Mark Wyatt Jamie Anderson & Brent Anderson Ian Gee ’90 Bill Younie & Susan Younie Becky Anderson ’93 & Eliot Anderson Gary Gelhaus Wilson Zhao & Anna Zhao Jordanna Armstrong ’07 Arden Gill ’10 Rose Zilliken & Stephen Zilliken Matt Austin ’08 Don Gillmore & Anita Gillmore Niko Zorkin ’73 & Robin Zorkin Lukas Balkovec ’11 Peggy Gilmour Diane Barnes Chris Goodall ’89 & Janet Goodall Patron - ($250 + ) Rachel Barratt ’11 Michael Goodall ’92 All About Travel & Cruise Centre Michael Barry ’11 Cathryn Grafton ’07 Karl Anderson ’60 & Christine Anderson Craig Barto & Gigi Barto Rick Grafton & Lynn Grafton Christopher Arnold & Carla Arnold Lauren Barto ’08 Sarah Gravett-Cameron ’11 Mark Atkinson Zac Barwin ’11 Medina Hahn ’93 Steve Blair & Illoana Smith Paul Baumann ’65 & Elaine Baumann Tessa Hallett ’11 Brian Burke Cari Bell & Jim Bell Brandon Hamilton ’11 Catherine Cook & Calvin Cook John Billings ’48 & Luanne Billings Sylvia Han ’11 Erica Dalrymple & George Dalrymple Hilary Blackman ’10 Courtney Handja ’09

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Betty Harris Omar Mawjee ’00 & Zaheera Valani Samantha Roberts ’10 Tony Harrison ’71 Nigel Mayes ’89 & Gillian Berry Guy Robertson ’72 & Deborah Johnson Tommy He ’11 James McBride Stebbins Rohrback ’53 Andrew Heath ’11 Fred McCaffrey & Patricia McCaffrey Derwyn Rokeby-Thomas & Brenda Henderson Caleb McCleary ’11 Nora Rokeby-Thomas Helmuth Hennig & Margit Hennig Craig McDougall Logan Roots ’11 Charlotte Holl ’10 Elizabeth McEachern-Miller & Clint McEachern Ronald Ross ’54 & Joan Ross Edward Holl & Hélèn Holl Ian McGavin ’11 Owen Samuel ’09 Jim Holland & Selinda Holland Tim McGovern ’85 & Erin Miller-McGovern Dafydd Samuel ’08 Noralie Hooper Jonty McNair ’86 & Alison McNair Elena Santana Parrilla ’11 Alex Housser ’08 Ian Mellor ’67 & Kim Larsen Mellor Jacqueline Savoie ’10 Savannah Huculak ’11 Michael Menten ’11 Jim Scott Ann Hulbert Dave Merrithew ’11 Jonathan Scott ’00 Gwen Hunka ’11 Douglas Millar ’76 Lori Scott-Polson Robert Hurley Beverly Miller & Raymond Steininger Dawn Sharpe Jennifer Hutchins & Andrew Shepherd Ryan Mills ’09 Alice Sinclair Alex Hutchinson ’11 Cole Miltenberger ’09 Brian Sirkia ’08 Andrew Hutchison & Lois Hutchison Logan Mitev ’11 Henry Sirkia & Shirley Sirkia Don Ingledew ’65 & Joanne Ingledew Katherine Morrow Austin Smith & Verna Smith Island Tractor & Supply (1999) Shannon Mullen ’11 Samuel Smith & Charlene Smith Peter Janke ’57 & Linda Janke Freddie Mullin ’04 David Stadnyk & Susan Stadnyk Megan Jarvis ’96 Tim Murdy & Teisha Murdy David Stephen ’92 Margaret Jeffrey ’50 & Glen Jeffrey Shannon Murphy ’09 Sydney Stewart ’11 Jordan Jeong ’08 Dayle Murray ’09 Kelsey Strand ’09 Marnie Jernigan ’11 Tom Naden ’46 & Ellie Naden Georg Stroebel & Gaynor Stroebel Brett Johnson ’11 Saeed Naguib ’11 Marc Strongman ’83 & Kerry Strongman Michael Johnson ’66 & Kathleen Johnson Keiichi Nakagawa & Tamayo Nakagawa Sandy Sun Mike Johnson & Chris Johnson Yudai Nakagawa ’07 Gary Sutherland & Marilyn Sutherland Shannon Kelly ’11 Sarah Nelson Scott Sutherland ’05 Mike Kenyon ’10 Dave Nesmith Julia Szabo ’11 Ben Kingstone ’08 Michael Nightingale & Rosalind Nightingale Tamlyn Tabata ’11 Aileen Knight Hamish Nixon ’90 Ryogen Taguchi ’11 John Koenig & Patti Koenig Scott Noble ’75 & Sally Noble Rolanne Taylor & Bridden Benjamin Koepp & Kelly Koepp Claire O’Brien ’11 Mark Termes & Carla Termes Jerry Kusters & Julie Conroy Ken O’Kennedy ’87 & Cherise O’Kennedy Taylor Termes ’06 Dow Lake Bob Oughtred ’71 & Adele Oughtred Chelsea Tham ’11 Louis Lam ’11 Stephanie Owen & Mark Fulmer Chieng Xong Tham & Valerie Takounseun Adam Laurie Mattia Padovani ’09 Lia Thomson ’09 Tom Lavender Jamie Palliardi ’92 Christian Tjia ’11 Jenny Lee ’11 David Pals & Cathy Pals Dominic Tjia ’11 Matthew Lee ’11 Anna Panton ’67 & Bruce Panton John Tripp Richard Leir ’39 & Valerie Leir Romy Patricio & Evelyn Patricio Winnie Tso ’07 Tony Leung & Annette Kong Thomas Pearce ’40 Darren Turecki ’92 & Natalie Rai John Lewis-Schneider & Teresa Lewis-Schneider John Pearkes ’49 & Joyce Pearkes Udder Guy’s Ice Cream Parlour Nellie Lieu Shannon Peck Monica Urbani Katherine Lin ’09 Brianna Peniuk ’09 Jim Vanstone & Joan Vanstone Linda Liu ’10 Kiel Petersen ’02 Milan Varma ’11 Anna Ludes ’10 Rob Pyke Eric VenablesI Michael Ludes & Ruth Ludes Sharlene Quinn Betty Vo ’11 Fion Ma ’11 Melanie Ram ’11 Cesca Whiffin ’11 Jeff Ma ’04 Peggy Ransom Barry Wihak & Bonita Barber-Wihak Sammi Ma ’09 Nancy Rawlinson Jarrett Wilke & Jen Wilke Neil MacDonald Jean-Jacques Receveaux & Carole Receveaux Justin Wilke ’98 & Heather Wilke ’98 Alex Macintosh ’09 Jamie Reford ’11 Claire Wilkie & Andrew Wilkie Lachlan Macintosh ’09 Lori Reichert Jeff Williams & Trish Watson-Williams Cindy MacPherson & Ian MacPherson Challa Reisner ’93 Jeff Winslow ’73 Nader Malekyazdi ’11 Jesse Reitberger ’09 Owen Wood ’11 Evo Marcon & Caryl Worden Kelly Rentz ’11 Wynn Woodward Felipe Martin Alba & Maria Martin Alba Darcy Repen ’91 Shawn Wright ’85 & Janis Wright Jo Ann Martin Fran Reynolds Kaori Yamada ’08 Arturo Martinez ’00 Sienna Richardson-Isberg ’11 Peter Yates & Joanne Yates John Martland ’60 & Gillian Martland Max Ripper ’11 Esme Young ’11 Britt Maukonen ’11 Peter Roaf ’67 & Elise Roaf Ian Younie ’11 Paul Yu ’79 & Sidra Yu Please Note These lists are in recognition of gifts received by the Shawnigan Lake School Foundation between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our reporting. If you feel your name has been omitted in error, please contact the Advancement Office at (250) 743-6235.

23 January 2012 / VOL U M E 2 4 , n u MBE R 1 2010-11 annua l r E p o r t Decade-Plus Club Shawnigan gratefully acknowledges those who have supported us for ten years or more.

50 Years 18 Years Rob Creighton ‘66 Karl Anderson ‘60 & Christine Anderson Kaldean Brown ‘89 & Hana Brown John Emery ‘61 & Heather Emery Jay Connolly ‘80 & Maureen Connolly Mark Hall ‘69 & Beth Hall Jordan Hokanson ‘94 & Tracie Hokanson 26 Years Gerald Coultas ‘48 John Hungerford ‘70 & Debbie Hungerford Stephen Lane ‘67 & Judy Lane Tony Clare & Jo Clare Don Ingledew ‘65 & Joanne Ingledew Tom Lui ‘88 & Teresa Lui Eveline Goodall & Bruce Goodall Scott Larsen ‘76 & Maria Larsen Jim Shaw ‘77 Rolf Grass & Lynne Grass Nita Manning Brian McGavin ‘56 Guy Robertson ‘72 & Deborah Johnson 13 Years John Stainer ‘57 Rob Sharman ‘73 & Sharon Bryan Quail Rock Foundation Curt Sigfstead ‘85 & Lara Witter Richard Fraser

24 Years Paul Yu ‘79 & Sidra Yu Barry Gilliland & Rosy Gilliland John Burr ‘49 & Katharine Burr Beth Hall & Mark Hall ‘69 Derek Lukin Johnston ‘28 17 Years Noralie Hooper Hans Maier & Diana Maier Don Bendickson & Lynn Bendickson David Hutchison & Jillian Hutchison Romy Dolman Michael Kenyon & Karen Kenyon Cindy MacPherson & Ian MacPherson 23 Years Henry Ellis ‘65 & Liz Ellis Richard Ely ‘48 Nancy Rawlinson Paul Baumann ‘65 & Elaine Baumann Nick Gudewill ‘66 Jack Colbourne ‘83 & Sarah Colbourne David Robertson & Lynn Robertson 12 Years Tony Shepard ‘68 & Anne Collier John Sarsfield & Sandy Sarsfield Langara Fishing Lodge Ltd. John Tribe ‘50 & Jill Tribe Rita Dodge & Edwin Dodge 22 Years Kevin Jackman & Deirdre Jackman Ron Anderson ‘70 & Diane Anderson 16 Years Margaret Jeffrey ‘50 & Glen Jeffrey Brooke Campbell & Janet Campbell Barry Allard & Jo-Ann Allard Tate Mason ‘65 & Jane Mason John Davies & Cerris Davies Denny Chan ‘78 & Winnie Chan Scott Noble ‘75 & Sally Noble Bill Keate ‘65 & Linda Keate Judy Detchon & Eric Detchon Darrell Oswald ‘78 & Robin Oswald Aileen Knight Bernie Dinter ‘69 & Cindy Dinter Wendy Woollven Peter Gudewill ‘68 & Catherine Gudewill Mark Wyatt 21 Years Steve Housser ‘67 & Anne Housser John Billings ‘48 & Luanne Billings Norm Howrigan 11 Years Tom Goodenough ‘52 & Sue Goodenough David Hyde-Lay ‘81 & Rayna Hyde-Lay ‘91 Kenny Chen Brenda Henderson Paul Manning ‘72 & Jane Manning Colin Crisp ‘56 & Helen Donald-Crisp Robert Hurley Fred McCaffrey & Patricia McCaffrey Pat Gaffney ‘53 & Carol Jean Gaffney John Kaye ‘54 & Catherine McAvity Tim McGovern ‘85 & Erin Miller-McGovern Maria Gonçalves Guy Meredith ‘70 & Suzanne Pelland Tom Naden ‘46 & Ellie Naden Ray Hollings & Kim Hollings Russ Quinn ‘64 & Barb Quinn Fran Reynolds Bugs Johnson ‘66 & Sheila Patterson Don Rolston & Lynn Rolston Rhod Samuel & Gaynor Samuel Michael Johnson ‘66 & Kathleen Johnson Zev Shafran ‘74 & Elaine Shafran Graham Linn Alice Sinclair Roy McIntosh ‘59 & Maureen McIntosh 20 Years Peter Yates & Joanne Yates Paul Oxley ‘89 & Calla Oxley Erica Dalrymple & George Dalrymple Matthuw Ronald-Jones ‘93 & John McIntyre ‘60 & Susan McIntyre 15 Years Nicole Ronald-Jones Ian Mellor ‘67 & Kim Larsen Mellor Darrin Austin & Wendy Austin Geoff Smith ‘56 & Joan Smith Anna Panton ‘67 & Bruce Panton Ian Back ‘65 & Gloria Back Ian Reid ‘60 & Viviane Reid Angela Enright 10 Years John Wheeler ‘42 & Nora Wheeler Linda Ewert & Peter Ewert Thomas Coldicutt ‘63 & Elizabeth Coldicutt Jeff Winslow ‘73 Peggy Gilmour Andrew Deane ‘85 & Yukiko Tokano Patrick Healy ‘71 & Jana Healy Gary Dukelow & Kathy Dukelow 19 Years John House ‘77 & Laura Thomas Garth Friesen ‘87 & Jeannie Friesen Robin Douglas ‘60 & Suzanne Douglas Ann Hulbert Peter Janke ‘57 & Linda Janke George Elliott ‘42 & Beryl Elliott Michael Piddington ‘46 Nellie Lieu François Elmaleh ‘53 & Sharon Elmaleh Austin Smith & Verna Smith John Oakley ‘72 & Carol Oakley Tom Fowler & Sharon Fowler Paul Stevenson ‘70 & Jackie Stevenson Romy Patricio & Evelyn Patricio Phil Jarvis Jim Vanstone & Joan Vanstone Gregg Perry & Jennifer Perry Ian McBean ‘68 Penny Zlotnik & Martin Zlotnik Darcy Repen ‘91 Bob Murdoch ‘60 & Nadya Murdoch Phil Schieldrop ‘84 & Tamar Schieldrop David Schieldrop ‘82 & Catherine Grant 14 Years Marc Strongman ‘83 & Kerry Strongman Tookie Angus ‘67 & Helen Angus Shawn Wright ‘85 & Janis Wright Stewart Candelaria & Sharon Candelaria Frank Young ‘59 & Susan Young Bill Cereske ‘72

24 Shawnigan Lak e S c h ool / T h e r E p o r t C a r d 2010-11 annua l r E p o r t Decade-Plus Club Gifts Given in Tribute

In memory of Miss Paige Cameron ‘02 In honour of Miss Marnie Jernigan ‘11 Ms. Natalie deGoey ‘99 & Mr. Geoff de Goey Mr. Stephen Jernigan & Mrs. Susan Jernigan

In honour of Miss Sarah Cooper ‘08 In honour of Dr. Clement Lavoie Mrs. Sandra Brackhaus ‘74 & Dr. Karl Brackhaus Dr. Denis Lavoie & Mrs. Eileen Lavoie

In honour of Mr. Graeme Dawe ‘11 In memory of Mr. Hector MacIntosh Mr. Gregory Dawe & Mrs. Katharine Dawe Mr. Peter McBean ‘55 & Mrs. Gail McBean

In memory of Mr. Robert Deane In memory of Mr. Peter Rawlinson ‘45 Mr. Andrew Deane ‘85 & Mrs. Yukiko Tokano Mrs. Nancy Rawlinson

In memory of Ms. Anne C. Eadie In memory of Mr. Robert Reynolds ‘38 Dr. Donald Eadie & Ms. Nancy Gibson Mrs. Frances C. Reynolds Shawnigan Legacy Society

These Shawnigan supporters have chosen François Elmaleh ‘53 Stuart Milbrad ‘48 to include the School in their estate Eric Ely ‘43* James Motherwell ‘30* and charitable gift planning as of June John Gibson ‘62 Robert Murdoch ‘60 30, 2011. To learn more about includ- Tom ’52 & Sue Goodenough Wilbert Murdoch* ing Shawnigan in your estate planning, Joe Grey* Jason Park ‘05* please contact Steve Housser at Bruce Housser ‘60 Derek Paulson ‘68 (250) 743-6290 or Steve ‘67 & Anne Housser Thomas Pearce ‘40* [email protected]. Don Ingledew ‘65 Richard Pearson ‘76 Phil Jarvis Maryann Rankin ‘64 Peter & Honey Johnson John (Jack) Reynolds ‘32 Doug Anderson ‘72 Derek Lukin Johnston ‘28* John (Jack) Roaf ‘25* Andrew Bay ‘88 Annesley Douglas Kingsford* David Robertson Roland Borsato ‘72 David ‘54* & Nancy Kyes Matthuw ‘93 & Nicole Ronald-Jones Dorothy-Jane Boyce ‘33* Derek Lester Charles Sauer ‘62 Kaldean Brown ‘89 Tom Lui ‘88 David Schieldrop ‘82 John ‘49 & Katharine Burr Paul MacMichael ‘34 Rob Sharman ‘73 & Sharon Bryan Gerald Coultas ‘48 Jane Manning Reg Spear ‘42 Jim & Sandy Dal Pozzo Jim Marlow ‘73* Don & Susie Smith John Davies Tommy Mason Michael Waites Howard & Nancy Dietrich Patsy McAvity* John ‘42 & Nora Wheeler Rita Dodge Ian McBean ‘68 Mark Wyatt Mary (Johnnie) Duffus ‘35 Brian McGavin ‘56 Frank Young George ‘42 & Beryl Elliott Ian Mellor ‘67 * - deceased Special Thanks The Headmaster, staff and students of Shawnigan wish to express special thanks to the parent volunteers who make up the Shawnigan Parents’ Association. This year, through the resounding success of the parent-run Used Uniform Store, the SPA was able to provide funding for a high-definition video camera that has been used to bring special events into the homes of supporters around the world.

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Founder’s Day 2011 by Steve Housser

ounder’s Day 2011 began with a rous- were excellent displays of the Living Laboratory ing Saturday morning Chapel service initiative, which includes a greenhouse, organic highlighted by the amusing and insight- garden, solar panels, 26,000 newly-planted trees ful Founder’s Day Address by Pat Healy and a reclaimed wetland marsh. The School mu- ’71, who along with his Class of ’71 mates seum was a hit as always. The tours ended up at Fwas celebrating his 40th year since graduation. the top fields where spectators were treated to Pat may have revealed more about pranks and some spirited Colts rugby and the Senior Girls escapades than current administrators might Field Hockey team capturing the Island Finals. care to hear, but his talk was funny, serious, the Reunion banquet—attended by more sincere and grateful for the great connections than 200 alumni, spouses, partners and former forged at Shawnigan. teachers—was first rate. There was a roaring fire, that’s obviously a high point of reunions great music by the Shawnigan String Ensemble, —reconnecting past with present. Campus tours fine food, good drink and a poignant moment showed that much more is going on than fancy when spry and fit 96-year old Peter Barclay ‘31, new buildings. Many alumni were fascinated by received a “Standing O” for celebrating 80 years the School’s commitment to “going green.” There since leaving Shawnigan! Pat Healy ’71

Class of ’96

Pixie Howson ’01 and Calin Soutzo ’01

Members of the Class of ‘91

Attendees from the Class of ‘86 Mike Kaumeyer ’81 with son, Max ’14

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Class of ’91

Class of ’01

Class of ’81

Class of ’96

Gold Club Alumni

Members of the Class of ‘91 Class of ’86

Mike Kaumeyer ’81 with son, Max ’14 Peter Barclay ’31 and Stella Abbey Class of ’71

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Class of 1991 Gift by Mike Fuller & Brigitte (Steiner) Hopkins Remembering Nick Price and Ingrid Hanson

s we approached our twentieth class reunion in October, we felt deeply that we needed to pay tribute to our classmates Nick Price and Ingrid Hanson, who left us far too young. With the help of modern technology, we were Aable to communicate easily in advance as a class about what we could do to honour their contribution to our lives at Shawnigan. our research led us to the bursaries already established in Nick’s and Ingrid’s names. When we spoke to our classmates about build- ing up this fund at our 20 year reunion, the enthusiastic response was overwhelming. Over the weekend every attendee gave and, in combination with online gifts from other classmates, we raised more than $6,000 for the two funds. As a result, each bursary now stands at just over $20,000. As we said at the dinner in front of more than two hundred alumni of all vintages, our class goal is to continue building the bursaries and to honour Nick and Ingrid by helping a prospective student every year on their journey at Shawnigan. We feel proud to have achieved this level of support, and hope to continue con- Above: Mike and Brig speak about their classmates at the tributing more each year. Reunion Dinner.

“It was 20 Years Ago Today...” he Shawnigan Alumni Golf Classic is the premier annual event on the Shawnigan cal- endar, bringing together golfers of all vintages and skill levels for a day of friendly competition, fun and laughter. Held the firstT hursday of June atT the beautiful University Golf Club in Vancouver, the tournament gives Shawnigan graduates the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and establish new contacts and connections. In recent years, the level of competition has increased (among some foursomes, anyway!), with the winning team collecting the now-coveted Yellow Jacket in addition to the Colin Yorath Memorial Trophy. While almost every tournament is a sellout, this year’s 20th anniversary—scheduled for Thursday, June 7th—is already the most highly-anticipated tournament ever. The cost for an afternoon of fun in the sun and hijinks on the links is $150 + HST. Book your spot today, as the 144 available slots are guaranteed to be filled early! PS—if you haven’t already, look closely at the photo!

To book a twosome or foursome, contact Roland Borsato ’72 at (250) 743-6202 or rborsato@ shawnigan.ca

28 Shawnigan Lak e S c h ool / T h e r E p o r t C a r d a d v a n c eme n t n e w s Fabulous Fishing, Fun & Friends by Steve Housser his past summer, Shawnigan graduate debaters from Shawnigan’s Model UN squad are and Langara Lodge owner Rick Bourne hammering out the details. It is therefore almost ’69 once again hosted the annual SLS/ guaranteed the next SLS/Hyde-Lay/Langara derby Hyde-Lay/Langara Fishing Derby in will have a catch and release option! You don’t even have to beautiful Haida Gwaii, Queen Charlotte if you are interested in this fishing trip ad- be a fisherman to join. ITslands. This year marked the 16th annual alumni venture of a lifetime, the 17th Annual Derby will and friends tourney, and was another great suc- be held July 17 - 21, 2012. You don’t even have There are expert guides cess. The fish were, on average, slightly smaller to be a fisherman to join.T here are expert guides available, plus there’s so than previous years, but every bit as plentiful available, plus there’s so much more, including and there were still a number of Tyees (30-pound incredible wildlife photography with eagles, or- much more, including plus) hauled in. cas, sea lions and humpback whales everywhere. incredible wildlife the winning Chinook in the Shawnigan There’s even endless hockey talk, with a number of Derby was a 39 1/2 pounder caught by past NHL general managers and ex-players coming up photography with Shawnigan grandparent Al Thorlakson. “Big Al” to fish, mix and mingle.B rian Burke, Glen Sather, eagles, orcas, sea lions won the cash pool and a trip for two to Rick’s other Dave Nonis and Kelly Hrudey were on board last lodge in the Queen Charlottes—Alaska View, near year and are likely to return for 2012. and humpback whales Masset, BC. rick Bourne always has a soft spot for everywhere. reg Tupper ’65 was in the prize money with Shawnigan grads, and offers a good discount to his 35-pound Chinook. As always, the Johnston alumni and friends coming under the Shawni- family was in the running—maybe not with a gan banner. He also contributes prize winner but definite bragging rights for the a generous gift to the Hyde-Lay biggest salmon caught on a fly rod with only 9 lb Scholarship Endowment in mem- test line to reel in their whopper. ory of his old Housemaster, teach- in the same way Shawnigan is going green, er and mentor, Derek Hyde-Lay. the SLS Fishing Derby is taking steps to become If you want more information on more sustainable. Up until now the rules have al- this terrific trip for members of ways stipulated fish must be landed at the dock to the Shawnigan Diaspora, please count. However, a number of people are pushing contact Steve Housser at: for a more “environmentally friendly” alterna- (250) 743-6290 or tive. The International Rules Committee, with Al Thorlakson [email protected] help from The Hague, several eminent jurists and and Steve Housser ’67

Graeme ’03, Steve ’06 and Trish Johnston Reg Tupper ’65

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Eloise Blackwell ’08 by Ryan Panton

hawnigan has long been recognized as a top pro- made the northern regions team which is like a provincial team, ducer of Canadian rugby talent. As the jerseys adorning but unfortunately suffered a knee injury four minutes into my the walls of the Hyde-Lay Pavilion will attest, Shawnigan first game.I was out of rugby for about a year, but upon my return graduates regularly represent the “red and white” at all to club rugby I was called into the Auckland Storm team. This levels of competition. But in early December 2011, a young was my first real taste of competitive national rugby playing with SShawnigan alumna achieved something never before accomplished our country’s best players. In 2010, I was among 90 players who in the School’s storied rugby history, when New Zealand native trialed for the World Cup team, but missed on that. I didn’t take Eloise Blackwell ‘08 (Groves’) was selected to represent the defend- this news hard as I knew what I had to work on and the upcoming ing World Cup Champion Black Ferns for their three test tour to NPC season was a good opportunity to do this. In 2010 I was also England. Following her return from the tour, Eloise sat down to named Auckland Player of the Year, a huge achievement for me. answer some questions about her experiences. This year things have gotten even better, making the Auckland team and the Black Fern team for the first time. Where has rugby led you since your graduation from Shawnigan? Since Shawnigan my rugby career has blossomed so to speak, What was your first tour with the Black Ferns like? with a few minor setbacks. As soon as I returned in ’08, I had My tour with the Black Ferns went really well. This was my first time, so I didn’t really know what to expect, but I am enjoying this level of play and playing alongside some of the best players in the world. My most memorable moment would definitely have to be running onto the field in my first test match ever atT wickenham, lining up with the girls to sing the national anthem and doing the Haka. Putting on that black jersey is a feeling that is hard to describe. I had a lot of mixed emotions, especially when I thought about the reputation that the Black Ferns have, and all the talented players who wore the jersey before me. Although we had two losses and a draw, I am still proud of myself and the effort that we have put out on the field.

Your club, Auckland, won the NPC (National Provincial Championship) championship this year for the third year in a row. What was that experience like? It was a great moment. Everything seemed to fall into place; we had good coaches and a very strong team. It was also good because it was my first real opportunity to get game time. Two locks had retired after the World Cup, and it was a chance for me to show off my skills.

What is the level of support from the public for the Black Ferns, and women’s rugby in general? There is some support for women’s rugby in New Zealand, but I think that for a national side we don’t get as much recognition as we should. I’m sure it is the same in many countries with women’s sport. This year however has been a particularly good year for women’s rugby with the re-introduction of the NPC and the 3 test series against England. It has given us a chance to play more international games and give us more media exposure.

Is there anyone at Shawnigan you would credit with helping your rugby development? I would definitely have to credit my coaches, Mr. Hall and Mrs. Snihur. Mr. Hall did so much for me, getting me to come to Shawni- gan, and allowing me to play as much as I did. I’m also thankful to all the “Iron Women” I played with. Playing at Shawnigan would have to be some of my best rugby years. It was good to experience a different style of rugby compared to what it is back home, and I think that that has helped my game.

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Matt Evans ’06 by Ryan Panton

n September 27, 2011, Matt Evans ‘06 (Ripley’s) “I felt I did some good things in the Japan game, but didn’t emerged from the tunnel at McLean Park in Napier, have an outstanding performance,” he recounts. “The All Blacks, New Zealand, and in the process added yet another on the other hand, are the best in the world and they certainly chapter to the growing history of Shawnigan Lake proved that to us on the day! We made massive strides for Cana- School rugby. After linking arms and joining with dian rugby on a global stage in the tournament, and because we hisO teammates in a stirring rendition of ‘O Canada’, Matt calmly had such a young squad I hope the moment can be carried on into trotted into position on the wing and joined Ian Hyde-Lay ‘75, the next four years as we begin to look forward toward (the next Eddie Evans ‘81 and Josh Jackson ‘98 as Shawnigan graduates to World Cup in) 2015.” compete for a Rugby World Cup. Matt’s performances for his country have resulted in a number Matt’s rise through the ranks of Canadian rugby has been of professional playing opportunities, and he is currently plying nothing short of meteoric. After graduating from Shawnigan as a his trade with the Cornish Pirates in England’s highly-competitive three-year starter for the 1st XV, Matt earned a place in the presti- second division. While his star continues to rise, he is quick to pay gious Rugby Academy at Hartpury College in Gloucester, England. credit to Shawnigan for helping him in his development, including He was able to complete a BSc (Honours) program in Sport Condi- one mentor in particular. tioning & Coaching at Hartpury, all the while balancing academic “I think all of my coaches at Shawnigan had an influence on and athletic commitments that included Canadian U19 and U20 me,” he says. “They gave me the opportunity to play the game I honours. have always played and love to play. But my biggest role model—in Although he appeared destined for success on the senior stage, rugby and in life—was Rhod Samuel. He was my House Director for it was a shock to some when the then-twenty year-old was selected five years, and during that time taught me what it takes to be both to the Canadian National Squad for the season-ending 2008 tour a well-rounded player and, I hope, an equally good person.” of the United Kingdom. After debuting against Ireland on that same 2008 tour, Matt has become a mainstay on the Canadian side, earning 12 caps leading up to his selection for the World Cup. Still, he knew that being named to the 30-man side only fulfilled part of a childhood dream. “Once they had seen everyone play the coaching staff made their choices and I was obviously ecstatic about the selection,” he says. “But I still had to earn a spot in the starting lineup in order to play, so that’s what I focused on pretty much straight away.” A leg injury late in preparations for New Zealand threatened to derail Matt’s participation, but a combination of hard work and exceptional medical treatment saw him board his flight to the spiritual home of rugby in late August. After missing out on selection for their first two matches, Matt was selected on the wing in a 23-23 draw against Japan and also featured in the Canadian side’s final game, a lopsided loss against the eventual champion New Zealand All Blacks.

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Thandi Fletcher ’06 by Ryan Panton

hawnigan alumna Thandi Fletcher ‘06 (Groves’) to interview us. Watching them tell the stories of those who lost was selected as the 2011 recipient of the Michelle Lang their loved ones, their homes, their livelihood in the natural di- Fellowship in Journalism, an extraordinary achievement saster helped me to see the impact journalists can have in making for any reporter, but in particular for one so early in her a difference. working career. Despite holding a position that requires Sher to be the person asking the questions, she was happy to answer How did you get to this point in your career? a few posed by The Report Card about both her recent accolade Where did your education take you after Shawnigan? and her burgeoning career. While in my last year at Shawnigan, I started writing for Points of View, the first online news publication at the School. From How long have you wanted to be a journalist? there, I applied to the School of Journalism at Carleton University I always enjoyed writing and English classes at school, but the in Ottawa. In university, I wrote for the campus newspaper and idea of becoming a journalist first appealed to me while I was completed several summer internships. After graduating, I worked on Shawnigan’s first EDGE trip in 2005 to Thailand to rebuild as an arts and life features writer for the Times Colonist in Victoria homes after the tsunami. While our group was there, we met during a summer internship. In the 10 months that followed, I several journalists who were intrigued by our project and wanted re-located to Okotoks, a town just outside Calgary, where I worked as a staff reporter for their community newspaper. In September, I moved back to Ottawa where I joined my former colleagues at Postmedia News again.

Did anyone at the School influence your choice of career? I like to think everyone played a role in molding me into the per- son I am today. But definitely, Mr. (Dai) Williams, Mrs. and Mr. Kingstone—all my English teachers in grade 10, 11 and 12—always encouraged me to become a better writer and instilled in me a love of the written word. I’m forever grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Stroebel, of course, for being my family away from home in Groves’ House.

Tell us a bit about being chosen for the Michelle Lang Fellowship in Journalism. The Michelle Lang Fellowship in Journalism was created in honour of the award-winning journalist Michelle Lang, who was the first Canadian journalist killed while reporting on the war in Afghanistan. She was a respected journalist who wrote about issues of social significance that often went unnoticed and unreported. Over the year-long fellowship, I will be working in two of the country’s busiest newsrooms while also working on a special feature series on an important health care issue facing breast cancer patients in Canada that has never been reported on before. The series will be published next fall in newspapers across the country. being chosen for a fellowship in Michelle’s name, and being able to tackle this difficult topic—something she strove to do throughout her career—is an incredible opportunity that I feel really fortunate to have. The competition was stiff and I was very surprised when I heard the news I was selected, but I was also very excited. I’m enjoying every moment of the experience. It’s truly an honour.

Where do you see your career taking you from here – what would your dream job be? In the year and a half since I graduated from university, life has been an absolute whirlwind and constantly takes me by surprise. New doors seem to be opening all the time, and I can’t wait to see what is next in store. I’m open to anything—but a job with the New York Times wouldn’t hurt!

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Josh Switnicki ’06 by Kelly Koepp

ver since his days as a student at Shawnigan, Josh Switnicki ’06 (Duxbury) has been interested in “green energy.” An avid member Eof the School’s Environment Club, Josh had a reputation as an inex- haustibly curious student in the School’s Shaw Science Centre. So it is not surprising that Josh has taken his passion to a new level as a mem- ber of the University of Toronto’s Blue Sky Solar Racing team, who vied for the title of Best Solar Car at the 2011 World Solar Challenge in Australia this fall. the World Solar Challenge is a grueling six day race from Darwin to Adelaide, crossing 3,000 kilometres of rough Australian outback. The event takes place every three years, attracting interest from corpora- tions and universities around the world in an effort to promote and celebrate achievements in the field of sustainable transport. Josh and his teammates dedicated up to 60 hours each week helping design and electrical system of the solar car. I wanted to learn real engineering build a car capable of crossing Australia on the power of daylight skills in a project-based setting that would actually let me work alone. with the technology I was learning about in class.” “I thought building a solar car was not only a relevant and timely A member of the Blue Sky Solar team since 2006, this year challenge, but also a technically daunting one,” says the fourth- was Josh’s second time competing in the World Solar Challenge. year Computer Engi- His team’s entry, the “Azure”, weighed 200 kilograms and was neering student. “I powered by a 1300 watt engine capable of reaching speeds of up joined the electrical to 140 kilometres per hour. team, which is re- the Blue Sky team competed against teams from 20 dif- sponsible for design- ferent countries, navigating their solar vehicles through obstacles ing and building the including cloudy skies, bush fires and massive road trains. As one of the principal drivers, Josh drove his team’s car in periods of four to six hours. After a challenging week on the road, the Azure crossed the finish line as the second-ranked Canadian entry, in 24th place overall. Shawnigan “Enviroman” Scott Noble ‘75 is not surprised by Josh’s accomplishments. “Josh’s engineering traits came through heavily in his research as a student. He has natural problem-solving abilities, and always pushed himself to create challenging projects. I remember him as a very innovative self- starter with a real engineering mind, always thinking outside of the box. I am sure he has even greater projects ahead of him.” inspired himself by Shawnigan’s impassioned science depart- ment, Josh encourages other students to get involved in green projects of their own. “Being environmentally friendly is becoming more and more the norm for most operations, but I think there will always be better ways of producing and using energy. I chal- lenge students that are interested to try and turn their ideas into reality.”

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n a recent visit to San Francisco, opportunity to visit, as Carroll was also Phil Jarvis had the opportunity to most generous to the Copeman’s boys visit Mrs. Carroll Baker, past par- when James was a member of the House ent and one of the three inaugural and Phil was Housemaster. recipients of a Shawnigan Award The other inaugural Shawnigan Award Oin June, 1983. recipients in 1983 were Frances Farrant Mrs. Baker was a great supporter of the and Muriel Clunas. Frances was honoured School in the late 70’s and early 80’s. Among for service to the School in the 70’s and her many acts of generosity, for several years 80’s during husband Darrell’s tenure as Carroll provided the turkeys at Christmas din- Headmaster. Muriel was recognized for ner for the entire student body. She told Phil the 31 years she served as Headmaster’s that the spontaneous standing ovation offered Secretary, a career that spanned six head- her by the students at one of those dinners was ships. “one of the highlights of her life.” Carroll’s citation reads, “For four years Mrs. Baker spoke glowingly of son James ‘83’s of loyal and warm-hearted support of accomplishments in the broadcasting field. Cur- Shawnigan and the countless instances rently James is supervisor of the Aramco Radio of original and thoughtful generosity.” network in Saudi Arabia. Phil was pleased have the — RP

Imagine: Your Event at Shawnigan!

Shawnigan would like to extend an invitation to all members When you choose Shawnigan as the venue for your of our family with a special event in the works to consider function, you receive exclusive access to a unique and spectacular our campus as a venue for your celebration. venue. Guests are welcome and encouraged to arrange for the take advantage of the School’s beautiful grounds, use of the School’s athletic facilities and create an experience first-class dining and boarding facilities and courteous and tailor-made for their specific group.T here is also the opportunity friendly staff as we work with you to create a once-in-a-life- to make use of school accommodations, including Lonsdale’s, time experience for you and your guests. Whether a corporate Groves’, Strathcona Lodge School and Lecky Houses. retreat for a party of ten or an elaborate celebration with a guest list of two hundred, we want to help you stage a truly Recent events held at Shawnigan include: memorable event! • Wedding ceremonies in the School Chapel and Kaye Gardens • receptions in Marion Hall, the Hyde-Lay Pavilion and the Read Crew House • board meetings and AGMs in the School Library and Shaw Science Centre • Photo sessions at various idyllic locations throughout the campus

For more information, and to make arrangements for Shawnigan to be a part of your special day, contact: Roland Borsato ‘72 (250) 743-6202 [email protected]

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organist at Shawnigan. If the stars align and rewarding, not to mention the 60 Alumni News perfectly Julian may well be the organ- years of boating. I am still working and ist for his Class of 1962 50th Reunion on it has expanded into other aspects such Founder’s Day 2012. as involvement with the Canadian Coast 1950 Guard Auxiliary (since 1997) and assisting Ian Smythe (Lake’s) “Nothing has Tim Janke (Lake’s) “Here I am at the potential naval architects through some changed except another year older. I shall famed Terminal Gravity Brew House in of the complexities associated with the be 79 in the coming April. I shoot air rifle Enterprise, Oregon. When not on the profession.” at 6 yards every Tuesday and Thursday road, I spend my retirement continuing evening, and .22 small-bore most week- to practice hard at the piano, remain- 1963 ends for Shropshire.” ing active in an amateur chamber music Mike Fall (Copeman’s) “I am completely trio and quintet in the Longview, Wash- retired from the forest measurement pro- 1960 ington area. I’ve enjoyed wonderful SLS fession, but still raise Christmas turkeys. Robin Douglas (Ripley’s) Prior to embark- ing on his career in the financial sector, Robin spent seven years with his head literally in the clouds as a commercial pilot in the high Arctic as well as across Canada and the world. Robin’s finance career began in 1971. In 1979, he was awarded with one of the most prestigious designations in the finance sector – the Fellowship of the Canadian Securities Institute. In 1987, Robin earned the port- folio manager’s designation and joined a professional money management firm. visits with Mr. Graham Anderson, Julian Both children are school teachers, and I Robin earned his certificate inB usiness Greenwood and his family, the “Broth- have one grandson living in Taiwan. As Family Advising from the Sauder School ers H” (Garth and Keith Homer), Charles projects around the farm get completed, of Business of the University of British Sauer, and very notably Mr. Ian Galliford, I am managing to find more time for fly Columbia in the inaugural class of 2009. the Shawnigan teacher who very patiently fishing and goose hunting. Looking for- This unique program delivered theory, showed me ways around the white and ward to 2013 (our class 50th)!” strategy, and real life learning that profes- black keys of the Big School’s 9-foot Stein- sional family advisors need to help grow way. Eagerly looking forward to our 2012 1966 a family’s business and support the family 50th Class Reunion.” Nick Gudewill (Groves’) was unable to behind the business. make it up to the School in September robin believes in a strong connection John Simpson (Copeman’s) “I am easing to hand out the Gudewill Cup, but did with the community and is a committed into the semi-retirement stage and still show up for Remembrance Day with Shawnigan Lake School alumnus, board enjoying life with Joan, two sons, and his trusty squash racquet in hand. He member of the Whistler Chamber of four grandchildren. The 40 years in naval wanted to try his chances against the Commerce and advisor to several founda- architecture and other aspects of the winner of this year’s Shawnigan Junior tions and many families. He is focused marine industry has been very enjoyable Squash Open, but an ankle injury forced on an active work-life balance and in his him from the court before his loss (or spare time, enjoys improving his personal victory) was assured. fitness, fishing and spending time with his wife, three children and Harry, their 70 pound black standard poodle.

Bob Murdoch (Lake’s) “Dad died in Feb- ruary, and his Memorial service was held at the School in April. Son Patrick ‘96 was married in Morin Heights, QC in August. The rest is normal, with much travel.”

1962 Julian Greenwood (Groves’) has recently retired as a prosecutor for the Criminal Justice Branch of the BC Ministry of the Attorney General. Now in his spare time he can occasionally be found as backup

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Jim Thompson (Copeman’s) “It feels as and Peter ‘68 Gudewill (Groves’). John working as a Captain for the Abu Dhabi if I am in a far-away land, but last time is shown here presenting the cup to the Royal Family (and senior members of the I looked it was still California. I am still 2012 Junior Open boys winner, Shawni- UAE government), flying their fleet of practicing law in San Francisco. When gan’s own Justin McGaw ‘14 (Ripley’s). Boeing 747-400’s. We have been in the not writing appellate briefs I am working UAE and previously Saudi Arabia in the on the biography and related history that private airline business for 4 years and have consumed much time over the past flew for Singapore Airlines prior to that. decade.” Son Alexander is living in Vancouver and enjoying work and hockey. Sara is in 1967 Grade 10 with us here in Dubai.” Peter Roaf (Ripley’s), who is executive director of the Delta Chamber of Com- merce, has been recognized by his peers as the recipient of the highly coveted Gerry Frederick Memorial Executive of the Year award. Well done, 8-Ball!

1969 Anthony (Tony) Wilson (Lake’s) “This photo was taken in Moscow at the Great Patriotic War memorial. John Sloan ‘69 1972 (center) is the Canadian Ambassador to Bill Cereske (Lake’s) “I just celebrated my Russia and Gordon Craig ’69 and I were 2nd anniversary with my new wife, Jea- there with our wives to visit him and his nette. I’m now—in addition to the other 1976 wife Martine. He is enjoying the post im- business stuff I’m doing—Vice President of Rob Murray (Groves’) recently joined mensely—very interesting times!” Woody’s Foods, Ltd., an American manu- LionRock Developments as Vice-President facturer of barbecue sauce products. Very of Operations. exciting and hopefully, coming to a store near you soon!”

1974 Barbara (Bodie) Stannik (Strathcona - Mark) currently resides in Marysville, Washington. Married for 32 years, she has two grown children (Briana and Cullen), a 2-year old grandson (Isaac) and another grandchild on the way! Barb has been a real estate agent in Snohomish County for the last eleven years, and prior to that was “Director of First Impressions” for Mort- gage Advisory Group in Everett, WA. 1978 Matt Evans (Copeman’s) “I am still in the 1975 software industry here in Silicon Valley. Paul Prioleau (Lonsdale’s) attended UC I’ve been at Mozilla Inc. as the QA Direc- Berkeley after graduation from Shawni- tor for almost 2 years now. Mozilla makes gan. He rowed for the 1979 US National the Firefox Web Browser and certainly Team, and 1980 Olympic Team, and met keeps me busy making sure Firefox and wife Karen at the Henley Royal Regatta other Mozilla products are working right in England in 1977. After college, Paul for the 450 million users we have! My son and Karen restored a 41 foot sailboat, and Taylor is now 16 sailed it from California to Mexico, French and he is starting 1970 Polynesia and then New Zealand. Their to look at colleges John Hungerford (Copeman’s) was at the son, Will was born on the trip in Tahiti. and universities. So School in September for the Shawnigan Paul and Karen are now living in Newport far he seems to like Junior Squash open. A former player Beach, CA, surfing, sailing, rowing and the University of of note in his own right and a huge raising their kids. British Columbia supporter of squash at Shawnigan, John program the best. was an excellent stand-in to present the John Sinclair (Groves’) “A quick update So who knows, I Gudewill Cup on behalf of Nick ‘66 has us living in the Middle East and me may be spending

36 Shawnigan Lak e S c h ool / T h e r E p o r t C a r d a L u m n i n E w s continued more time up in the Northwest in the fu- two great kids, Nicolas (16) and Tayanna mortgage financing. He is President and ture. My wife Elizabeth and I just celebrat- (14). Rev. Canon Horace McClelland CEO of Dominion Lending Centres with ed our 25th anniversary, and spent a good performed our wedding at the School in offices and brokers across the country. Da- part of the summer touring England and 1993, and also baptized both my children vid is based in North Vancouver where he Germany. I am certainly looking forward in the following years. We were last at the shares office space with his old classmate, to the 25th reunion in 2013 and hope- School in 2000, our graduating class’ 20th Marc Strongman ’83. fully we will get a good turn out from the reunion. We had a great time catching up SLOB’s of ‘78!” with so many of the 1980 grads. Follow- ing the reunion, my family and I left for 1980 the Middle East and a fantastic five year John Gray (Copeman’s) “It’s been great sojourn which is a novel on its own. If enjoying the journey of redefining my life you wish to read more my wife is a jour- personally, professionally and “parent- nalist who has published multiple stories ally” this past year. Seeing my two young about our adventures—they are available on her website www.shannonlinden.ca . We returned in 2005 unscathed and with our cultural naivety completely obliter- ated. I spent the next 4 years in Kamloops working in the ER and acting as the regional trauma director. We have sub- 1984 sequently returned to Kelowna and I am Dushyenth Ganesan (Lake’s) “For the past still working in the ER and directing the 11 years, I have been working and living trauma program. On the side I have been in the eastern arctic for the government of teaching emergency airway management Nunavut in economic and trade develop- courses across Canada for the last six ment. It is truly a unique part of the world years. I have also completed my Heliski- and, as my work takes to me to various ing guiding certification and regularly communities and new locations, I am con- escape to the backcountry for a couple stantly amazed by the natural splendor. of weeks a year and a busman’s holiday. There are also challenges that come with Unfortunately I missed my 30th reunion living up here in a remote place, with lim- last year but send my warmest regards to ited access to the rest of Canada that can all my classmates.” at times make day to day life challenging.

adults blazing new trails (still living with me, and making it work) has been cool. High school is officially in the rear-view. With two incredible technical co-found- ers, we recently agreed to the acquisi- tion of our data visualization business by another Vancouver based technology company - it’s nice having a small win, and now pondering what’s next. On the personal front, being single for the first time in 27 years has been full of new I do believe that the skills I acquired at SLS friends, new places, and new experi- help me with tolerating adverse conditions ences—‘priceless!’ Working to be a better on the frozen tundra and the perseverance man every day.” 1983 needed to help accomplish the economic David Beckingham (Copeman’s), his wife development goals of the territory. “ Paul Linden (Copeman’s) “I am updating Beverly, and their two children visited for the first time, 31 years after gradua- Shawnigan during the summer. David 1986 tion—better late than never, I suppose. hopes to convince Beverly that Shawni- Madan Sheina (Lake’s) is still living and I graduated from UBC medical school gan will be the perfect school for their working in the San Francisco Bay area as in 1987. I spent the first 12 years of my kids. But there’s no hurry on that deci- an IT industry analyst. Mr. Obama has career working as a full time ER physi- sion, as Brooke and David were only nine been kind enough to make him a US cian in Kelowna, BC, during which time and six at the time of their tour! Well citizen this year so he is now forced to I married the most amazing woman in done David—always thinking ahead! carry so many passports he feels like James the world, Shannon Patterson, and had David is in commercial and residential Bond! Madan’s daughter Zoya is finally

37 January 2012 / VOL U M E 2 4 , n u MBE R 1 a L u m n i n E w s continued turning “1” after 4 years next February Entertainment working as a senior anima- 29 (a leap year baby). Madan was sorry to tor on the game “Prototype 2” (which will miss his 25-year reunion in October, but be released in Spring 2012). Then after 7 hears it was a good one! months at Radical, I was able to land a fulltime job at Capcom Vancouver, again 1987 as a senior animator on an as-yet unan- Tony Kaul (Groves’) “In September, 2011, nounced title. I’ve been at Capcom since Libby and I departed Vancouver with our July and it’s been great so far. Looking 2 children, Aria (9) and Octavian (8) to forward to many years there to help the work and travel in India. Travelling has studio grow and to create great games. always been one of our passions and we Along with changes in the job front, my are so happy to finally be able to share it family and I have moved back to West with our children. We took a month to Vancouver after living downtown for the get here and visited my brother, Robert past 8 years. We renovated the house we Kaul ’84 (Ripleys), in New York as well bought back in 2007 and only recently as enjoying some time in London on our moved in. It’s great to be back in my old way to Cochin in Southern India. We haunts. My son (who’s nearly 2.5 yrs old) arrived in Cochin on September 29 and loves the extra space!” have had the pleasure of visiting many beautiful places during our few months Richard Amery (Copeman’s) “Since here, including Varkala, Bangalore, Goa graduating from Shawnigan, I’ve spent and Munnar. We have travelled by train, Fabrizo Macchi and Spaniard Maurice my entire adult life as an ‘evil media bus and auto rickshaw, and are seeing Far Eckhard to claim first place after an dog’, writing, reporting and editing a sights you would never find anywhere impressive ride against some strong wind variety of stories for numerous publica- else in the world. It is a vast country full in Roskilde in Denmark. After placing sec- tions, newspapers and magazines in of warm people and amazing food. Libby ond overall in the 2011 World Cup series Olds, Alberta, Kenora, Ontario, and now is homeschooling our kids this year while earlier this year, Colin had been tipped as Lethbridge, where I obtained a BA in I work on expanding our company with a potential medal hope for Ireland coming English in 1995. I’ve turned that passion the team here in Cochin. We are here into the Championships and didn’t disap- into a career. Since getting laid off by the until April when we will travel back to point, giving Ireland a dream start to the Lethbridge Herald in 2009, I jumped into Canada through some interesting places championships. He also secured valuable the exciting and heart-stopping world in Europe.” qualification points for the 2012 Paralym- of self-employment by starting my own pic Games in the process. Congratulations online arts and entertainment magazine Axel Rohr (Lake’s) and his wife Dorothy Colin! for Lethbridge called L.A. Beat (www. visited the School this summer from their labeat.ca), designed to answer the ques- home in Lubeck, Germany (close to Ham- 1989 tion: What is there to do in Lethbridge? burg). At Shawnigan Lake they spent time Troy Young (Lonsdale’s) “I have moved to The answer: a lot! I cover our thriving visiting with Axel’s relatives - the Dinters. Campbell River with my wife and 3 boys. arts, entertainment, music, and drama Back home in Lubeck, Axel has four chil- I am clearing future silviculture sites for community. I’m responsible for interview- dren and a medical practice. Western Forest Products.” ing big name musicians, local artists and theatre groups, writing stories, taking 1988 1990 photographs and selling ads. Combined Grant Fraser (Ripley’s) “In 2006, I was Tomo Akiyama (Copeman’s) “This year with freelance writing, I can pay the bills a trauma and ICU nurse at the Role 3 has brought a lot of good changes to my and more importantly, I’m happy doing Multinational Medical Unit at the Kanda- life. After being part of EA’s “seasonal” what I do.” har Airfield in Afghanistan. I was re-mar- layoff last November (after 6.5 yrs), I ried last year to the love of my life Alicia quickly landed a brief contract at Radical James Jones (Lake’s) “For the past 8 years, Fraser (Morris). Our two children (From I’ve been working as a Canadian Coast the previous marriage), now ages 8 and Guard Rescue Specialist at the Sandspit 9, are doing fantastically, both at home and in school. They reside with us full time. Currently I work in the ICU at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon.”

Colin Lynch (Groves’), who was profiled in the last issue of The Report Card, won the gold medal in the C2 time trial at the UCI Paracycling Road World Champion- ships in Denmark. Colin beat off Italian

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Lifeboat Station, Haida Gwaii. I recently transferred to Prince Ru- of our first child, Benedict Dalziel Quinn McArthur, on June 5, pert seeking a higher rescue call-volume. Along with having the 2011. Despite feeling exhausted most of the time, we are enjoy- second highest number of calls in the nation, Prince Rupert is ing parenthood and all of the joy that it brings. also known for its extreme weather conditions. Needless to say, I have found what I was seeking! 1993 “I also have a charter boat that I operate in the summer John Reid (Lake’s) “For the last 3 years, I’ve been working months fishing off the west side of Haida Gwaii. This mildly off- as an astronomy teacher for the HR MacMillan Space Centre sets the extreme winters, and I most certainly offer alumni rates! (The Planetarium) and travelling BC with a portable dome and Class of 1990, let’s make it happen in the summer of 2012. Email projector teaching K - 12. I am now going to focus on in-house me! Other than that, I have two beautiful children, Kennedy (12 star theatre presentations and observatory work. I live in North years old) and Jace (4 years old). Life is good!” Vancouver with my girlfriend Cara and her son Taylor. I’d like to send a hello out to all the ‘93 grads.” Irene Kennedy (School) “I’ve been living in San Francisco Matthuw Ronald-Jones with my husband Gregory (Lonsdale’s) and his wife, since 2004. I am working Nicole, welcomed their for OptumHealth, a division second child, Poppy Neola, of UnitedHealth Group for August 25th, 2011. Mother, the last year and a half as a father, and especially big Director in Product Develop- brother Dennis are thrilled ment. We recently added a with the newest addition new family member, Suri , to the clan! Come the New a maltipoo that we adopted Year, Matt will be working from a dog rescue in July, for Rugby Canada out of the 2011. We take her everywhere new Centre of Excellence in with us, including on our wine the City of Langford as the tasting excursions to the wine Director of Fund Develop- country.” ment.

1991 1994 Bobby Dhaul (Copeman’s) worked in transportation and logis- Jeff Fairbairn (Lake’s) just got hired by the Chinese Ski Associa- tics for VANOC, the committee responsible for organizing the tion as head coach for their national mogul freestyle team. He 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, from 2009-2010. will be on the road all season on the World Cup tour, preparing He is currently working with Statictics Canada. Besides work, for the lead up to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Bobby enjoys hiking at Black Tusk Trails near Whistler and also plays soccer every week on a men’s drop-in team. Bobby has Darren Norman (Ripley’s) “Recently, my wife and I had our embraced the philosophy that “Life is short,” and is focused on second child, Regan Marie Norman. She was born on October 11, staying healthy, having fun, being positive and helping others weighing a whopping 5 pounds, 13 ounces. Both mom and baby by volunteering some time at local food banks and contributing are healthy and we’re now working through recovering our sleep to non-profit organizations. schedule!”

Ali Quinn (Kaye’s) “I’ve been Dominique (Goulet) living in London, England Schmaltz (Groves’) “I am for nearly 8 years with my still loving life in Banff. husband, Hamish McArthur. My three kids, Hazel In 2007, I qualified as a (2), Olive (4) and Sage psychotherapist and I went (6), keep me on the run on to complete a Master pretty much all the time! of Arts with distinction in Between hockey, skating, Psychotherapy & Counsel- skiing, swimming, dance, ling in 2010. Since then I gymnastics, friends and have started up a private school, there hardly is a practice on Regent Street and dull moment around here. I have been volunteering at My husband works in Ag- the Place 2 Be, where I work riculture and has recently with children in primary school. Hamish works in the City for started his own business MondeVisione, a boutique consulting firm that specializes in called Decisive Farming. exchange intelligence. The most exciting news of late is the birth All is well.”

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1995 1996 David Gordon-Smith (Lonsdale’s) “I wanted to provide a short Rea (Kapler) Sauter (Kaye’s) update as it’s been 15-plus years since I graduated. After graduat- “While I’m normally spending ing and doing some traveling, I finally settled on completing my my days as an Academic Advi- education at the University of Utah. I graduated with Honours sor at Mount Royal University, in International Business and began working for eBay. From I’m happy to say that I have eBay, I worked for the Internet Marketing Center in downtown the year off to spend with Vancouver and after that helped the Yellow Pages Group transi- our new son Zakary Francis. tion their business to a digital platform. Jonathan and I welcomed him on Labour Day and have been enjoying watching him grow every day since.”

Shawn Kent (Ripley’s) “We’re still living in Ottawa, and had our second child, Annabelle Kent, last August. I’m still serving in the Canadian Forces and things are well.”

Carly (Hall) Simmons (School) “Matt Sim- mons and I were married on September 3, 2011 in our current home town of Whistler, BC. We are the proud in 2010, I decided to start my own company, Local Trifecta parents of our one and Internet Marketing. We offer internet marketing solutions to a half year old daugh- small/medium businesses and our 1st year of business has been ter, Avery, and are lov- explosive. We took a trip to the Island in 2010, and stopped by ing parenthood as well Shawnigan Lake with the family (which has since increased by as all that mountain life another 1!). Visiting the school brought back fond memories has to offer! I currently and although a lot has changed on the campus itself with new work for a conference houses and buildings the feel of the school is the same. I like to and meeting planning think the success of the new business today is a culmination of company called Confer- all my previous experiences both professional and personal, of ence Direct.” which Shawnigan Lake played a critical role. Wishing all current students and alumni every success!” Naomi (Duval) Williams (School) married Mike Williams at Shawnigan on August 13, 2011. Naomi and Mike are currently Ciarra Saylor (Douglas) Horo- living in Calgary, AB. shok (Kaye’s) “I’m very excited to share that I have a variety of my art work selling at a fabu- lous store in Vancouver called Bird on a Wire Creations, who specialize in local art and beauti- ful crafts. I am in hot pursuit of my creative path, and it’s going successfully. I have two concepts that I am currently working on, one being an ongoing series on reclaimed wood planks and the second, a series of tea cups. I have asked a variety of people to describe themselves as if they are a tea cup and the results 1997 have been very fascinating, Jacqueline (Croy) Flett (Groves’) “The last year has been ex- leaving me with great creative tremely busy for the Flett Family. In November, 2010, we wel- insights. If you are interested in comed our second child, daughter Julia. In February, Chris being painted as a tea cup in the was honoured by BC Business as one of Vancouver’s “Top 40 series, please let me know!” Under 40”. In April, we impulsively made the decision to buy a

40 Shawnigan Lak e S c h ool / T h e r E p o r t C a r d a L u m n i n E w s continued house in Victoria - and, while we are still my fiancée while studying in Scotland. projects. I have a regional focus in Africa, working frequently from Vancouver, we Maya Douglas is from Stockholm, Swe- with projects in Tanzania, Gabon and are now happy to call Victoria home. In den (regardless of the Scottish last name). Guinea, Conakry. I look forward to learn- September, I left my law firm of 7 years How ironic that one of the first women ing more about what my other classmates in Vancouver, to establish myself as an I met during my university career would are up to.” independent legal practitioner with of- be the love of my life. I certainly wasn’t fices in CobbleH ill and Vancouver under expecting that when I went over to the 1999 the name Flett Law. Flett Law leverages land of Whisky and recognizable accents! Josh Ray (Ripley’s) completed carpentry technology to run a paperless (environ- We have recently moved back to Calgary school in 2006 before changing careers mentally friendly!) law firm. We practice where both Maya and I have secured jobs recently, becoming a realtor for DFH Real business law, wills, and estates, and we at separate engineering firms. I am work- Estate Ltd. earlier In 2011. Things are go- focus on transparent value-billing—this is ing for Jacobs Canada with the sulfur ing well in his new vocation having com- not your father’s law firm! So far, it’s going recovery team, doing our best to mitigate pleted two deals in his first two months! really well—stay tuned for the launch of the emissions produced from oil and gas our website at www.flettlaw.com.” processing facilities worldwide. Stuart Ward (Lonsdale’s) “I moved back Now that I have moved back to west- to Canada in 2010, after nearly 6 years in ern Canada I am enjoying glimpses of my Tokyo, working in sales, marketing and previous life as a ski patrol, although it’s creative production mostly for fashion more of a “weekend warrior” take on it all. and luxury lifestyle brands. Since return- I have filled the days off with canoe trips ing, I’ve started an experiential design col- down some of the wonderful rivers in BC lective, making good use of the skills I’d developed overseas. I find myself doing design, identity, marketing and art on a daily basis, an am happy living and work- ing in Vancouver.”

2000 Omar Mawjee (Lonsdale’s) “On Friday, July 29th, my wife Zaheera gave birth to our first child, a baby boy. He weighed Cylena Stern (School) “We`re excited to in at 6 lbs and 11 ounces. Lucky for him announce, it´s a Girl! A few baby details: he looks more like his Mom! We have de- Baby Stern Hirtle was born November 19, cided to name him Aydin Omar Mawjee. 2011 at 2:30am (name is still being de- In Arabic, Aydin means brilliant and in bated, we’ve hired a mediator!). She was Gaelic it means little fire; so far he seems born weighing 9 lbs 5 oz, and was 21 3/4” to be proving both!” long. Matt, baby and I are all doing well!”

and Alberta when the weather was warm, and now that the mercury has dropped I am reintroducing myself (and Maya) to the sport of ice climbing.”

Natasha (Khamis) Koné (Groves’) “I was recently mar- ried in July 2011. I work for a global consulting Jenipher Russell (Kaye’s) “My husband 1998 firm, Golder and I are living in Terrace, BC and doing Gareth Kingsford (Copeman’s) “Let’s see, Associates, as much fishing as we can! This year we in the past 5 years I have managed to get specializing in are happy to have an exchange student a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering issues relating from Finland staying with us and at- from the University of Edinburgh (with to how com- tending the local high school here. She a minor in Environmental Engineering) munities are is in grade 12, so David and I are quickly - with Honours I might add - not bad impacted, and learning what it is like to be a parent of for someone who was caught cheating can benefit a graduating student in a public school in his Chemistry exam in grade 11! I’m from interna- system. So many committees to be asked sure Mr. Leary would be proud. I also met tional mining to join and so much fund raising to be

41 January 2012 / VOL U M E 2 4 , n u MBE R 1 a L u m n i n E w s continued done! I have also been very fortunate to Philippines. She will be working for the own personal photography. I regularly have been invited last spring to help start Department of Environment and Natural update my site (jamesmackenziephoto. a high school rugby team, which has truly Resources as a consultant for a commu- com) with scenes from around the NWT, taken flight! I was asked to take on the nity forest that is part of the International advertising projects I’m working on, por- position of team manager. For a first year Model Forest Network. She is excited for traits, videos, and illustrations.” team, we have come out flying, being the upcoming adventure! beaten out by only one team for a spot in Sara Niemi (Kaye’s) “I am starting a new provincials. As the team starts its second 2002 chapter in my career in recruiting in the year we have very high hopes, and as well Andre Ayotte (Lonsdale’s) “I graduated fashion and creative industries at JBCStyle. this year we are very happy to be start- from McGill University in 2008 with a JBCStyle builds partnerships throughout ing a girls team! Along with rugby I have Bachelor’s degree in International Busi- the Fashion, Beauty, Action Sports, Retail been very actively involved in the Terrace ness, and shortly after began my career in and Home industries. Our objective is to Community Band as well as the musical finance for a Canadian financial institu- launch long-term, successful relationships put on by Caledonia Senior Secondary tion based in Montreal. I worked in sev- between the individuals we place and our School here each year. We truly love life eral fields from commercial banking to in- clients. Though based out of New York, in the North!” ternational banking. In short, it has been JBCStyle recently opened an office in a great experience! Today, I am attending Seattle, WA where I will be working. This the Rotman School of Management at the is an exciting time for me as I am settling University of Toronto, pursuing my MBA. into my niche. I have also recently ex- Graduation is expected in May 2013, and panded my family by one... one beautiful afterwards I will continue an exciting Rottweiler named Loki. He is currently 7 career in the world of finance! On a per- months old and the love of my life! Always sonal note, I recently moved to Toronto thinking about you, SLS!” as mentioned above, and strangely came across several old Shawnigan friends. It’s Christine Yole nice to be able to reach out to alumni and (School) “Since reconnect! I wish the best to the entire 2009, when I 2001 SLS family.” finished up my Nathalie Kenyon (Groves’) “I have now Masters of Educa- completed my Masters of Nursing at the Mike Evans (Duxbury) “Living the dream! tion in Counsel- University of Sydney and I am starting I’m working for a startup biotech in ling Psychology, a new job in Neonatal ICU at Westmead Toronto getting ready to license patents I’ve been devel- Hospital in Sydney in 2012.” to big pharmaceutical. bioCEPTA Corp. oping a business is the name of the company, but we are called Life In Heather Rycraft (Groves’) was married staying under the radar right now.” Full Expression on June 25th, 2011 to Patrick Smith in Coaching (www. Calgary, Alberta. They were surrounded James MacKenzie (Lonsdale’s) “In May lifeinfullexpres- by family and friends, including Elaine I graduated from my photojournal- sion.com). In this upcoming year, I’ll be Springgay, Cara Barnsley, and Jillian ism program (SAIT) with honours and focusing most on serving people who are (Zurek) Spratt. They both work in the live landed a position as a communications making the transition from education to theatre industry in Calgary, Patrick as coordinator in the Premier of the NWT’s the world of work, because I’m really see- a lighting technician and designer, and Office. With the job,I moved back to ing a gap there. Heather as a stage manager. Yellowknife, and have been covering a “This year my life has carried me few major events, including the Royal to Austin, Texas, where I lived for five Visit, TRC, Western Premier’s Conference, months, Moncton, NB and Charlotte- and the election of a Premier. I have been town, PEI. I’ll be returning to Victoria, BC fortunate enough to have had some of my in December to reconnect with friends photos published around the world, with and family and decide on my next steps a personal highlight of seeing a few in the from there. It has been quite an adven- Globe and Mail! ture these last few years. Not necessarily At the beginning of the month, I easy, but full of learning opportunities accepted a different communications and great people to share the journey position that will give me opportunities with. I hope everyone is doing well. I’m to work with and travel to some of the looking forward to the ten-year reunion remote communities in Canada’s North. this coming year! “ I’ve only recently experienced travelling Elaine Springgay (Groves’) has been above the Arctic Circle, and am eager to 2004 accepted as a CUSO-VSO volunteer and go back to experience 24 hour darkness/ Brett Brown (Duxbury) “In the last year, is preparing for a 2 year posting to the daylight. On the side, I’ve been doing my I’ve celebrated my one-year wedding

42 Shawnigan Lak e S c h ool / T h e r E p o r t C a r d a L u m n i n E w s continued anniversary, got hired as a copywriter/art at Studio 16 next April. I have also started way up the Chapel steps and had a good director at one of the world’s largest ad a film company with a fellow graduate of look around. Although not a large man, agencies and got hired away as a copy- the UBC Acting program called Whiskaye “Iggy” was formidably strong and packed writer/art director by another ad agency, Films, for which I directed and produced a powerful punch when boxing was still rp& (a specialty division of RPA). I will be 5 music videos for Anami Vice and pro- a school sport. moving to Santa Monica in the next few duced the short film,Eye of the Beholder.” months, closer to the RPA offices.” 2008 2005 Ben Kingstone (Ripley’s) “I am taking my Bart-Jean Caron (Duxbury) “I graduated year abroad from Middlebury College to from the University of Washington with study Russian language and literature in a Bachelor of Science in Earth & Space Irkutsk, Russia. Adapting to the language, Sciences, Geology. Besides my academic landscape and culture of Siberia has been endeavors, I also had a successful career an exciting challenge!” in rowing for the University, earning four National Championships and multiple Pac-10 medals. I am currently pursuing a career in the aviation industry, working towards my ATPL, Airline Transport Pilot License. If there are any alums currently flying or have a plane and are looking Passages for a co-pilot, please let me know! I need to build my hours and any experience or Major Charles Ronald Croker “Punch” advice from people will go a long way.” Elverson ‘37 (Ripley’s) died in hospital on June 15, 2011, aged 90 years. Husband of Jessica Weaver (Groves’) “Since leaving the late Rosemary, father of Ronald, John Shawnigan, I attended fashion school in and Christopher, grandfather to Joanna, Da- my hometown of Vancouver. My sister Dakota Schaffer (Ripley’s) “After gradu- vid, Timothy, Rebecca and Edward and great Ashley and I started our distribution busi- ating from Shawnigan, I decided to take grandfather of Olivia and Beatrice, Punch ness in 2007, and have been busy growing the year off to travel. David Robinson spoke fondly of his years at Shawnigan. His it ever since! We specialize in “Fashion ’08 (Lake’s) and I spent four months in funeral service was held at Stockland Parish with a Purpose”—25% of sales go towards Australia backpacking the Gold Coast. Church on July 1. different Humanitarian Causes. We have After our adventure, I returned to my new been fortunate enough to be involved home in Fort McMurray, Alberta. I have Reginald (Reg) Spear ‘42 (Ripley’s) passed with and contribute as the representative been trained on the biggest haul trucks away on October 7, 2011. Reg was born in from Canada to some great organizations. in the world. Some of these trucks have Pasadena, California and lived there until We have just returned from the Country the capacity to carry 350 tons! I have also his death. He was an engineer, industrial de- Music Awards where our product was been trained on other equipment such signer and entrepreneur whose inventions featured with the talent. I am also now as dozers. I sometimes wonder if I should made significant advances in the fields of teaching the Wholesaling/Distribution have gone back to school, but I am loving optics, aeronautics, natural gas, and semi- Course at Blanche MacDonald Fashion my life and have no regrets. My goal is to conductor technology. School in Vancouver—needless to say, purchase a home and start a family with At the outbreak of WWII, Reg enlisted keeping very busy! Hope everyone from my girlfriend of 3 years in Fort McMurray. in the Army, and ultimately joined the the Class of 2005 is enjoying life to the There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t Office of Strategic Services. For his military fullest!” miss Ripley’s. All the staff and students, service, he was awarded the Distinguished past and present, shaped me into the man Service Cross. Reg is survived by his wife 2006 I am today. I wish all the best to every- Robin, two children and four grandchildren. Jameson Parker (Lake’s) “I have had a body who is part of the best house on busy year after graduating from the UBC campus, and hope they have a successful Anthony Macdonald (Tony) Raymond ‘65 BFA Acting program in April. It started year. Acta Non Verba boys!” (Groves’) Tony died peacefully in his sleep with working on a production of Death of at home in Victoria in November 2011. a Salesman at The Vancouver Playhouse Staff He is survived by his daughter Maria and before I moved on to the world premiere Ian Galliford, former Shawnigan or- ex-wife Mimi. Tony had been an excellent of Prodigals by Sean Minogue, and pro- ganist, choir master, Housemaster and athlete in his prime. He was an accom- duced by Twenty Something Theatre. I teacher from 1947 to 1967, paid a plished rugby player and as a single sculler, am currently working on the Arts Club surprise visit to the campus this spring. he had been asked to try out for the Ca- production of Blood Brothers, playing until Mr. Galliford was fascinated by the nadian Olympic team. Tony had recently December 31st at their Granville Island Chapel expansion and, even though retired from his job in arbitration with the stage and up next The Bomb-itty of Errors he’s 90 years old, he spryly made his BC Government.

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Bud Patel ’85 by Ryan Panton n November 29, it was formally announced School, was chosen after an exhaustive that Shawnigan alumnus, former House Director, twelve month search. teacher and coach Bud Patel ‘85 (Groves’), had been Anyone fortunate enough to know unanimously selected to become the next Head of Bud as a classmate, student, athlete, col- Brentwood College School. Bud, who has spent the league, teacher or friend can attest to his Olast ten years at St. George’s School in Vancouver, most recently passion for and commitment to young in the position of Deputy Headmaster and Principal of the Senior people and independent educa- tion. After graduating from Shawnigan, Bud received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria in 1989. He would return to UVic to earn his Masters of Arts in 2000, majoring in Curriculum Studies with special emphasis in implementing technol- ogy into curriculum. bud, his wife Wendy (also a former teacher and House Director at Shawnigan) and their two daughters, Ma- tali and Antara, will return to Vancouver Island in July 2012 to begin this exciting new chal- lenge. All of the Shawnigan Family offers the Patels the most heartfelt of congratulations, and wishes them great success (but not TOO much success!) in their time at Brentwood!

Upcoming Events Alumni & Parent Gatherings February 14, 2012 - Banff, AB Shawnigan Musical - “Grease” Langara DHL Memorial Fishing Derby February 15, 2012 - Calgary, AB March 29 - 31, 2012 July 17 - 21, 2012 Cowichan Theatre, Duncan, BC >Contact Steve Housser, (250) 743-6290 or February 16, 2012 - Edmonton, AB >For tickets, call (250) 748-7529 [email protected] April 9, 2012 - Portland, OR Shawnigan Alumni Golf Classic Founder’s Day / Alumni Weekend April 10, 2012 - Seattle, WA June 7, 2012 October 19 - 21, 2012 The University Golf Club, Vancouver, BC >Contact Roland Borsato, (250) 743-6202 or May 2, 2012 - Langley, BC >Contact Roland Borsato, (250) 743-6202 or [email protected] May 3, 2012 - Vancouver, BC [email protected] >Contact Roland Borsato, School photography in this issue is by Stephen Lane and Wendy Woollven. Additional (250) 743-6202 or photo credits to Anna Beaudry, Daniel Cron, José Romelo Lagman, Judy Teasdale, Nik [email protected] West, University of Toronto Blue Sky Solar Racing and Vancouver Sport Pictures.

The Report Card is brought to you by the Advancement Office: Ryan Panton ’97, Managing Editor & Director of the Annual Fund / David Hutchison, Director of Advancement / Steve Housser ’67, Executive Director, Shawnigan Lake School Foundation / Roland Borsato ’72, Director of Alumni Relations / Phil Jarvis, Director of the Shawnigan Centennial / Kelly Koepp, Marketing & Communications Noralie Hooper, Administrative Assistant / Rebecca Page, Data Manager / Lynn Rolston, School Archivist

Shawnigan44 LakeShawnigan School Lak– www.shawnigan.ca,e S c h ool / T h e r E p o r t [email protected] a r d The Reverend Canon Horace McClelland, MBE 1920 ~ 2011

McCLELLAND, William Hamilton Horace, MBE January 31, 1920 – December 26, 2011 The Rev. Canon Horace McClelland died peacefully and without pain just shy of his 92nd birthday. Horace was a delightful and distinguished gentleman. He remained chipper and bright to the end. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Sheila, and numerous nieces and nephews. Horace was a former Headmaster and Chaplain at Shawnigan Lake School. He also served as Chaplain for the British Parachute Regiment and saw duty with Commando units in the Suez and Cyprus. The Queen appointed him a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

A memorial service will be held in the Shawnigan Lake School Chapel on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 2:00pm. All members of the Shawnigan community are welcome to attend. Please email [email protected] or Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat call (250) 743-6257 to RSVP.

The obituary above captures just a glimpse of a remarkable man. A full tribute to Horace is planned for the next edition of the Report Card. In the meantime, the School offers its deep condolences to Sheila. May she be com- forted by the best wishes of the legions of friends that have poured in from around the world. Naturally, many of these fond wishes have a Shawnigan connection, as Horace and Sheila were such an important part of the School. Nowhere was this more evident than at Horace’s 90th birthday bash, when dozens of alumni showed up to pay their respects.

Horace was in such fine form—fit, happy, humourous—and what a memory! Everyone was convinced he would carry on to 100. That was not to be. Instead, we are left with rich memories of his lilting Irish brogue, ready smile, kindly manner and, when necessary, a steely toughness. You don’t parachute into hot spots with a Commando unit without a fair dose of guts! Horace was also tough on the rugby pitch, the squash court and occasionally the pulpit. He wasn’t a “fire and brimstone” kind of guy, but he had an unshakeable faith and a marvelous flourish of phrase. I remember thinking as a parent that one of his Remembrance Day speeches alone was well worth the tuition. He will be much missed. – Steve Housser ’67