St Johns Ravenscourt School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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DAVID MURDOCH Mud came to us in Grade 9 full of ideas of building a world- conquering robot but had his hopes severely smashed by doubting form-mates. He is only going to build one for Jolly now. Mud took time off from his rigorous (?) sports activities to become a self-appointed Librarian and an avid Chess Club member. Mud- rock also gave up his job as flag raiser (64-65) to take part in these activities. Seriously, Dave wants to take nuclear engineering in university and we wish him the best of luck at this exciting and daring career. LAURIE MacINTOSH The Loser is another one of the three inseparable lads. Recog¬ nizable by his silver dollar smile, he adds to the humour of the school with his twitch (averages three a day) and his odd re¬ marks which have no bearing on the conversations. However the Loser is a fairly conscientious student (I’m being paid) and was an acting prefect for two weeks in the first term. He loved RT. classes last year and took gymnastics during the winter in options. He sprained his ankle last year on the ski trip to the Lakehead (twitch on the slopes too, eh?). Mack hopes to take dentistry at some University. Chuck will always be remembered for his mid¬ night walks to the Pembina Sals and his faith to the syndicate. ERROL NAIMAN E.D.N., S.J.R.’s beanpole, has been a strong supporter of the school in all fields. On the football field, Errol was seen catching passes or trying to block a 5 6” giant!? As center for the Soccer team this year, Errol played well in all games. As the school’s Physics genius, Weasle won the Physics prize two consecutive years. When not seen driving his car cautiously at 85 mph, Errol took time to give long tedious, irrelevant orations in Chem class. As an avid supporter of the worst??? house, E.D.’s ambition is to grow to be 5’3” (or is that 3’5”?). In any case, we wish Errol the best of luck in NUCLEAR PHYSICS next year. Sixth Jom RANDY PAUL One of the mighty sixth’s youngest members, Randy is now in his third year at S.J.R. as a Red River Scholar. While at the school, Randy has toiled for the Senior Soccer team and this year played inside on the forward line and also filled in at halfback. The RAND has shown his dra¬ matic qualities, aside from the soccer field, in the school’s theatrical presentation of Billy Budd, playing the role of Halam. Some of the Rands extracurricular activities are Slot car racing, build¬ ing Go-carts, and waving to the Fort Garry girls in the morning. Would you believe that Randy is one of the more famous members of the sixth: a few days ago a BH girl was over-heard remarking, You must know Randy.” With Randy’s high scholastic standing we are sure that he will do well in his studies this year and we wish him the best next year at the U. of M. JIM RAMSAY Being one of the quieter members of the sixth, Jim was seldom seen on the athletic field although he was frequently seen running around the dyke. However, he energetically involved himself in other areas of school life. Jim, this year, was the head Librarian which often meant using as much brawn as brain. Frequently, Jim had to referee when the Murd came into conflict with Jolly. Besides these duties in the library, he was also the Eagle’s proofreader. Jim took part in the school’s drama productions; acting in The Boy David,” and handling props in Murder in the Cathedral.” Jim, a day-boy at S.J.R., hopes to goto an Eastern University as a boarder. We know he will do well in his studies and we wish him the best of luck in Arts, wherever he may go. 14

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GmJmJim DARRELL LAIRD Darrell was a volleyball player and a broad jumper until he decided to take to the soccer field this year and show Senny and the senior soccer team how to win?? He didn’t quite succeed, and since this failure Darrell has stayed away from sports. He has since concentrated on fulfilling his ambition to re-educate the general public’s taste in music. After two years in Cadets, Darrell found his real interests lay in cameras and he therefore joined the Camera Club. A day-boy this year, Darrell and his old partner could often be heard leading the bus in a favorite American war song. We wish Darrell the best of luck next year in Arts at the University of Manitoba and we hope he can stay awake in history classes. PETER LEMON Stein nose a lot more than he lets on, like who removed the door handles from the Elephant- lover’s bourgois Chevy II. Nosey became a board¬ er this year, much to the horror of those con¬ cerned (ie. Masters, prefects, and other boarders), but he still remained a honourary member in good standing with the Tuxedo Day-Boy’s back- of-the-bus group. Actually, Pete was oneofS.J.R.’s brightest students as he placed first in his form last year and has won several scholastic prizes for Science and Mathematics. Our King of the Syndi¬ cate was an avid sportsman, lending his talents in full support of Hamber House. When he wasn’t out playing senior soccer, senior basketball, or senior volleyball, Coach could be found leading his B.H. basketball team to count-less victories. The man with the tin-foil fendered V.W. plans to enter an American institution of higher learning and then become an I.B.M. computer which will . likely end up printing money, of course. Good luck, O King, and remember, Don’t put your nose where it doesn’t goes!” PAUL LEATHERDALE Our Eagle editor, much to his dismay, found himself roomed with Nosey this year. One of the third floor’s distinctive charac¬ teristics was gullable Paul’s ringing laughter at 10:45 when his roommate told another funny joke. Far too often Chuckles found unwanted late-night visitors in his dorm as Stein conducted a local bull session with Burger, Leep, and McGaffer. C’mon you guys, I want to get some sleep.” Paul was an avid sportsman this year and his speed at flanker and agility in goal saved many a game for the S. J. R. football and hockey teams. He was also a strong supporter for Young House. Our quiet man seldom voiced unwanted opinions in class this year, but he was quick to support unaccountable comments from the back. We owe the success of this yearbook to Paul and wish him the best of luck at the University of Manitoba next year. JAMIE LITTLE Blues, the athlete of the 3 lads has played two years of senior hockey and one of senior football which was enough to get him an athletics sweater (whipee). When not ledge-hanging, Blues could be found with Yetti sku lking about the front gate of Ball Hall with pliars in his hand. Jamie, our fair to middling genius, who always understood his maths, is doing well in both Grade 11 and Grade 12 and plans to goto U.A.C. next year to study architecture. For occasional profit and enjoyment, Blues cut grass with the rest of the lads! CHRISTOPHER LOUNT Having experienced boarding last year, Chris, this year, be¬ came a day-boy who would rather drive a Honda to school than take the bus. However, walking soon replaced the Honda. Chris was frequently seen playing snooker after classes. As well as playing football, Chris played hockey and skied. A member of the Chess Club, Chris spent his spare time playing the guitar and frequenting U.M.S.U. As an avid supporter of Richardson House, Chris led the football and hockey teams of this house. As well as being helpful on the field and on the rink, Chris had many helpful hints in math class. He believes in the open door policy. We wish Chris good luck in architecture next year. TERRY McGAUGHEY McGoo was our swinger from the African bush country. This year he managed to mow down most of his opposition on the soccer field as he did last year on the football field. Goi-Goi participated in most house sports for the glory of Richardson house and even got involved in many extracurricular activities after lights out. Hyper, the assistant editor last year was our Lay¬ out man for the yearbook this year. Once he even managed to bungle up a few pictures. McGoo was the victim of a rapid change over of doormates. How come, eh, McGaffer? Inconspicu¬ ous as he was, McGoo’s presence could often be felt before the Pygmy was seen. Terry plans to attend Queen’s or Wes tern Uni¬ versity next year and we wish him every future success. 13

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Gwimiu PETER SHEEN Toodles, another stalwart day-boy has proved himself to be a success in innumerable school activities. Apart from his renowned performances on the Senior Hockey Team, he, as captain, has led our everstrong Senior Soccer team on to count-less” victories, blinding the opposing goalies with his silver smile. Last year he wore a green tie as he excelled in that glorious office of T3us Boy.’ In the late Current Affairs Option, Dong succeeded on many occasions in keeping members awake during these lively sessions. Two recent changes in his lire were the choice of histo¬ rian over physicist, and the transformation of his smile from genuine sterling to natural ivory. When not improving his mind, Oodes may be seen swat¬ ting golf balls or slowly and cautiously driving his white Chevy II, with tne loose door handles (a patented Stein plot). Pete hopes to enter either commerce or law and we wish him the best of luck! DAVID SPRAGUE Dave was a very active member of the sixth. Besides being the school’s second day-boy senior prefect, David was also co-captain of Richardson House, Our man Spraig, during his many years of taking pictures for the Eagle, set records in his 300 meter dash from the back door of the Chem Lab to the dark room. The boy with the yellow complexion has had several shattering ex¬ periences such as the winning of the senior physics prize at the science fair for the last two years. When Dave was not calling, Sue-i! Sue-i!” he could be found on the football field. Sprag - u accomplished something rare, by playing three years Bantam football and one year senior as well as being one of Ball Hall’s loyal Sunday after¬ noon visitors. David supported our drama pro¬ ductions: he killed in Murder in the Cathedral and he died in Billy Budd. Dave hopes to go south for university and we wish him luck down there, you all. JACK ST.JOHN Affectionately known as Yetti by the other ' lads’Jack has been fighting since he came here with Mr. Gordon, over hair. Last year he tried his hand at football but to no great success and went in for gymnastics during the winter. However, after falling through the parallel bars (twitch) he went into folk-singing. Yetti instituted ledge hanging with ' the loser’ and was the co-plotter of the B. H. caper. He could be found with his scale model road grader or on the phone in his genuine September originals. Maths and the sciences come easily to him and he likes English; especially the memory work. I have no real definite plans for the future except perhaps designing. Now there’s existence, Mary and Europe and they sound pretty good to me and they will keep me occupied until, well, we’ll leave it at until. ...” SIMON TRUELOVE As our St. Vital representative, Simon has contributed to the school in many ways. In his more serious moments Simon burger, has participated in the school’s drama productions of The Boy David and Billy Budd. In athletics, Simon played senior soccer and ran after the cross-country team. Simple Simon was one of Mr. Waudby’s most regular attendees of the daily after three work sessions (Good Luck with the homework, Simon). Having been both a Senior and Junior Prefect, Simon was one of the co-captains of Richardson House and last year ran the hockey shop. Good luck with the librarian Simon. GORDON WYATT As a Day Boy, Burger’s participation in school activities this year was limited. However, he did take time to be the chief scribe of Mr. McLeod’s diary, and was a member of the chess club. Gaylord, our St. Louis representative, could usually be found at the bus stop (with his friends), or getting his sideburns cut. He solidly supported our school activities especially House Sports and Day Boy weekends, Gordie was especially enthusiastic about his Maths and French classes. He spent most of his noon hours talking to some oldster in the A5 classroom. Although his am¬ bitions are obscure, his chief aim this year was to eat the school into poverty. After a period of draft dodging, we feel certain that Gordie will wind up in Viet Nam. Best of luck next year, where- ever you may be! 15