A not-too-serious reminiscence from 59 years ago…
Naval Bandsmen Coronation Day 1953 I’ve got to start this vignette by recalling a story that I studied, in French, in my first year at Royal Roads Military College in Victoria B.C. in 1952. It was entitled “La conversation avec le soldat Brome.” Briefly it was about a slack French soldier who wanted to stay…
Royal Roads University Archives Digitizes Cadet Yearbooks 1943-95
Royal Roads University Archives Digitizes Cadet Yearbooks 1943-95 College classes, obstacle courses and marching as well as team sports and practical jokes were all part of the challenging life of a military cadet at Royal Roads Military College. Now, due to a digitization project, the yearbooks can be viewed online. Royal Roads University has digitized…
ROYAL ROADS HOSTS 12th HOMECOMING WEEKEND
CAPTION FOR 1970 – 72 CLASS PHOTO: Front Row L-R Henry Philips, Bob Tease, Frank Lindenbach, Lynn Row, Bob Deane, Padre Don Hatfield, Ross Stewart, Ernie Chance, Don Lovell Middle Row L-R Joe Artibise, Stewart Robertson, John Stothers, Dan Woods, Larry Kozuback, Duncan Watt, Dan Dempsey Back Row L-r Jon Conquist, Ken Tanner, Paul Crober,…
RIP – “Wes” Byrnell Popular RRMC Athletic Department Staff Member 1974 to 1982
Sept 4, 2012. Volume 57, Number 36 of Lookout Newspaper from CFB Esquimault, Victoria, BC.
RRMC Memories…The 2012 Guard of Honour at Royal Roads
The 2012 Guard of Honour at Royal Roads 588 commemorative paverstones were laid last summer in the Memorial Plaza at Royal Roads near the former Vice Commandants’ Residence. The attached photos show the current plaza and the stones which have been installed. The beautifully restored mast is the centerpiece of the plaza. There are approximately…
RRMC Memories: Ex-cadet’s life comes full circle – 5554 Les East
Ex-cadet’s life comes full circle By: Amy Dove Photo Credit: Dan Anthon/Royal Roads University While 5554 Les East travelled the world, a piece of him was always close to home. Or more specifically, three life-sized cardboard cut outs always were. A graduate of Royal Roads Military College*, East posed for a series of photos in…
RRMC Memories
_________________________________________ Ex-Cadet Heritage Pass Heritage Pass All naval and military college ex-cadets as well as former commandants, vice-commandants, principals and faculty of HMCS Royal Roads, RCNC, RCN-RCAF, CSC and RRMC are entitled to receive a lifetime heritage card that allows the following benefits: Free admission to the property for you and immediate family when you…
CSC Royal Roads Class of 1961 Reunion
The CSC Royal Roads Class of 1961 Reunion was held in conjunction with Royal Roads University’s Homecoming 2011 programme over the weekend 8-11 September. Twenty two (22) of the original 65 Graduates participated over the weekend and were treated to 5 days of delightful sunshine and balmy Victoria temperatures. The Saturday Ball on the Quarterdeck…
Heritage pieces mark homecoming
9318 Dave Bindernagal and 3237 John Mothersill display the mace used in convocation for Royal Roads Military College. The mace will be on display at Royal Roads University to pay tribute to the campus’ history. Full article ___________________________________ Tracing a series of Memory BC archives for references to the Military Colleges Researched by E3161…
RRMC Memories
RRMC Mace Caroline Posynick, the RRU archivist and e-veritas contributor has been working with the RRU Foundation to prepare for the Homecoming event in September, This year’s homecoming reception on Friday Aug 19th recognized the donation of a historically significant item from Royal Roads’ illustrious past – the RRMC Mace. Caroline provided the images of…
Royal Roads Memories… 2011 Reunion News
History of Royal Roads Archives Royal Roads Military College (RRMC) originally established the archives to preserve the institutional archives of RRMC and its predecessors, HMCS Royal Roads, Royal Canadian Naval College, Royal Canadian Navy –Royal Canadian Air Force College, Canadian Services College Royal Roads; 1940 – 1994) and the family of James Dunsmuir at Hatley…
ROYAL ROADS PAVERSTONE CAMPAIGN: cutoff date is rapidly approaching
ROYAL ROADS PAVERSTONE CAMPAIGN The cutoff date for ordering paverstones for installation this year is rapidly approaching. There will be over 500 stones in place for the grand unveiling on 10 September 2011 at the Mast. Orders received after 31 July 2011 will be held for installation in 2012. The campaign will continue into future…