Appleby College - Argus Yearbook (Oakville, Ontario Canada)

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MARTIN BAGGALEY When you ' re up here you ' re working under real rules. There ' s no room for pettiness or protocol. Everything has purpose. Everything means something. The sun hanging at dawn like a luminous water balloon, distorted, heavy at one end; the rain on the plexiglass, blurring vision like drink; the constant hand of gravity choking the throttle until it dies and you drop like a winged bird; the rime on the wings making them listen like moonlight on the sea -- they ' re all real. When you ' re up here, you ' re in control. Nobody has a say in what you do. If anything goes wrong, you ' ve only yourself to blame. Which is how it should be. Up here you can soar and sail like a frantic falling leaf. You can throw off your limitations and streak through the air, leaving a trail like a worm burrowing through the sky. This is where things happen. It ' s here you can be alone to sit and think and see the size of people ' s Uves. I like it here. DAVID BAINES Dave, as a new boy, found life at the College very different from what he had been used to. His charm and outgoing personality won him many friends -- but it ' s true that he did step on a few toes as well. What did Dave do at the College? Well -- Dave had a good time, made the start of Football Camp, played some squash and tennis and generally -- just took things easy. What isn ' t so easy to describe is the way he added a certain spark to the life of the school. His dynamism pulled him, and his friends, out of the doldrums and into higher spirits on many an occasion. What are his regrets? I wish I could have been the goaltender for the hockey team, he says. Yes, filling the pipes for the school ' s hockey te am was the only thing I wished I ' d done and never got around to. Oh well. Perhaps in the futiu-e this dream will come true. In the meantime, Good luck, Dave, and keep on smiling! SEAN BAINES In his five years at Appleby, this diminutive veteran of Powell ' s House has never ceased to live his life his own way. This stubborn individuality has led Sid to clash with some of his peers at times, but this has taught him a valuable lesson, the need for tolerance. Sid has always been enthusiastic about the school, as is evidenced by his many activities. A fine student, if you ignore his math marks, he has been a sometimes member of the Unsupervised List and Optimates Club. He has also done very well in History and Geography, winning prizes for both in Grade Twelve. In sports, Sid has been a member of the Under 16 Football pineriders for one year, the Track and Field All-Stars for four years, and the Second Swim Team, of which he was the official, if not spiritual, captain this year, for five years. He has also been active in Debating, earning his tie in Grade Twelve, and in Drama, where he played a jockey in the Jockey Club Stakes, and Mr. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. All in all, Sid has had a beneficial five years here. We will miss him. Good luck, Sean, (so that ' s his real name) wherever you go. ■ f X. w flH -M

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MARK BAKER Although Mark only joined us for this Isist year, in his own quiet way he has done more than his share in contributing to the school. A Gold Optimates holder and a diligent worker, Mark pulled off the type of marks some of us could only dre am of. But, unlike some academically inclined people, he never limited himself to academic pursuits. In the fall, Mark threw his sLx-foot frame enthusiastically into football and became a member of the Tirst team football squad. In the winter he displayed the same type of enthusiasm in swimming. When summer finally arrived, Mark swallowed his pride and tried his hand at rugby for the first time, not an easy thing to do when you have joined a team of the calibre of this year ' s first XV! But once again, his enthusiasm won through, and 1 am sure he learned a lot. Mark is one of a large group of low profile students who, by achieving excellence in both academic and athletic endeavours, make up the backbone and strength of Appleby. We all- wish you the very best in the future, Mark, and we have no doubt you will achieve it. DARVL BECKETT Daol Beckett has been at Appleby for seven eventful years. In that time he has been perhaps the most friendly and courteous of those in the school. With a hearty salutation always ready on his lips, Daryl has won his way into the heans of all of us. Athletically speaking, Ponzarelli has shown an in- credible lack of respect for his life and limbs by bravely, if not foolhardily, tending goal for the 1st Hockey Team for two years. He has also worked for several years with the track team and the Harriers, not to mention many hours spent flexing out in the weight room. Some may have outshone Daryl in the classroom, but few can say they have outworked him. With admirable determination, Daryl has successfully slaved his way through school, earning the respect of both ' his teachers and his peers. Daryl has extended much time and effort on many charitable ventures including Extendicare, community service and most particularly in organizing the Cancer drive. This type of selfless con- tribution to the community was acknowledged when Daryl was awarded the Victor ' s Citizenship Award. In the year since then, Daryl has further served as a steady prefect and an officer in the school cadet corps. However, these positions, important though they are, cannot compare with Daryl ' s intangible, yet constant, care for the school ' s well-being. One would be hard put to find another who has contributed so much to Appleby with so little recognition. Daryl is just one of those fellows whose presence makes wherever he is a happier place. We wish him the best of fortune in the years to come. BILL BENSON Bill ' s six years at the Apple was highlighted by his appointment as head boy of Powell ' s House. Always contributing to the life of the school. Bill spent two sessions up North as an Instructor, and gave a good deal of his time doing Argus photography. Billy could often be found giving Coach ' C a hand in the darkroom. As they say; two heads are better than one . Athletically Bill was an active member of First Football and he added strength and depth to the defense. Bill always stressed that success on the field was a joint effort. Bill ' s contribution to the team was recognized this year as he received his colours. In other sports Billy ' s ability shone brightly. Many a League goalie was burned when Billy Boomer cruised down the ice and sizzled the puck by him for yet another victory for the blue team. Well, good luck next year Bill and remember; Whenever in doubt use your head! • ' :