Regretfully we inform our alumni that former Shawnigan Lake teacher, Kenneth J. Hickling passed away on Thursday February 12, 2009. Mr. Hickling was a member of the faculty from 1965-1972, who taught P.T. and draughting as well as leading the Outdoors Club. In addition Mr. Hickling was also Housemaster of Groves’ House from 1970-1972. Our heart-felt condolences to his family.
Victorians! Please plan to join us on Tuesday, March 24th at the Union Club of British Columbia from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Headmaster David Robertson and other staff will be hosting a cocktail reception where alumni and parents will learn about new and exciting changes at SLS by watching a short new video titled “The Shawnigan Advantage”. The Headmaster will give an update on the School and answer questions from our guests. Appetizers and beverages will be served and a cash bar will be available.
Central Island Alumni & Parents! Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 26th at the Coast Bastion Inn from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Headmaster David Robertson and other staff will be hosting a cocktail reception where alumni and parents will learn about new and exciting changes at SLS by watching a short new video titled “The Shawnigan Advantage”. The Headmaster will give an update on the School and answer questions from our guests. Appetizers and beverages will be served and a cash bar will be available.
We hope you can join us for the start of Shawnigan’s 2009 rowing season. The Hungerford Sprints will start this weekend on Saturday morning with time trials at 9:45 and the Head of the Lake race starts Sunday morning at 10:30. The Hungerford Sprints are short course (1000 m) races that mark the start of the West Coast rowing season and are a tribute to the achievement of Shawnigan alumnus George Hungerford ‘61. George and rowing partner Roger Jackson won the Men’s Pair Gold Medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Coming soon to your mailbox! Are you from the class of '39, '49, '59, '69, 79, '84, '89, '94 and '99? If so, your "Save the Date" postcard should be in your mailbox soon. Founder's Day/Reunion Weekend is in the planning stages and we want you to be there! In addition to our annual reunions this coming October we are also implementing the "Gold Club" .
Christmas on Vancouver Island was choc-a-bloc with tons of snow and freezing temperatures but our Director of Advancement, Steve Housser '67 and his family found a way to beat the snow and cold!
Calgarians! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 27th to join us at the Glencoe Club from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Headmaster David Robertson and others will be hosting a cocktail reception where alumni and parents will learn about new and exciting changes at SLS by watching a short new video titled “The Shawnigan Advantage”. The Headmaster will give an update on the School and answer questions from our guests. Appetizers and two complimentary beverages be served to our guests and a cash bar will be available.
