Fr. Mervyn was a man of vision, initiative, and unstinted zeal. He continued to work relentlessly for the betterment of the School in spite of failing health towards the latter part of his Principalship. He was so fond of sports, of everything good in spirit, that a fitting epitaph could be quoted from St Paul - 'I have fought the good fight - I have run the course - I have kept the faith, now is laid up for me a crown of eternal glory in Heaven'. There is a famous Hockey Tournament in Bangalore in his name.

Fr. Mervyn was the only Principal to die in harness on 23.07.1981.