Appleby College - Argus Yearbook (Oakville, Ontario Canada)

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RICK BRUCE It was sometime early in his nine year career at Appleby, when Rick Bruce was christened Rat . To this day we are still mys tified as to exactly what the connotations of this are. R the R was the most experienced member of the elite Colley House Grade 13 squad, the last to live in the old Colley House. Athletically, Rick has been a key member of the Golf Team for three years. He led it to a second place finish in the I.S.A.A. this year. He has been a pillar of strength on the League Hockey team for the past five years and has also been a member of the First Football team for two. Academically he was a steady student and his name was often found on the Unsupervised Study list. We will always remember Rat as an enjoyable guy who always kept on laughing and entertaining us with his many adventure stories and his frequent, but brief romances. We must give him credit for his Hmitless imagination, which has helped many of us to wile away the empty hours. Rick, we wish you thebest of luck! DOUG CAMPBELL In the three years which Doug has been at the Apple, he has left very few areas untouched. He has managed to obtain membership in the gold optimates club and has been on the unsupervised study list for three years. He has also portrayed an able Inspector in Dial M for Murder, and held a role in the performance of ' .The Jockey Club Stakes. His public speaking ability has helped him in both debating and the public speaking contest. Athletically, Doug made the record board in soccer, played league squash and managed to finish as the over-all runner-up on Sports Day. But let us not forget Doug ' s personality, nor can we easily forget Doug ' s sincere, easy-going and congenial nature because to do so would be to risk breaking the bond that ties together the whole school. We at Appleby wish for you the best in the future, whatever goal you may c hoose and are certainly most likely to achieve. KEITH CHIN Keith ' s biggest thing was his cricket. In his two years here, he has cricketed his way into the hearts of the entire school, winning, in his final year, the coveted most valuable player award for the cricket team. When he goes back to Trinidad brandishing this trophy, he will be able to field all types of offers from the first division teams down there. Along with this great cricketing ability, Keith is reputed to have perfected another perhaps more valuable skill: sleeping. He was one of those students who, to his credit, could always be found in his room during study - but not always working (snore). His smiling and quiet face was a pleasure to have nearby; those of us who knew him in the house can attest to his. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and certainly hope to see him back at the College at one of those fabulous Old Boy functions.

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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! • ' :

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DON GREEN Don, alias The Kid , has finally made it through his six eventful years at the college. Known for his athletic abihties, rather than his academic prowess, DG certainly made his presence felt. Captain of both football and hockey, winner of the Victor Ludorum, and a notta badda rugby player playing for the World 7 ' s team, Don never suffered from the P.R. blues. A prefect in his final year, Don was known to disciphne not only the boys at the school, but a few Riverside and Halton patrons as well. His ' fun-loving ' nature was felt in his first year in the junior dorm. Arrive from the small hamlet of Brockville? Don wasted no time in adjusting to school life with constant trips out the fire escape for a better view . The casanova of the class, Don has had more women than hot dinners, eh Bunny! Don will be heading to Queen ' s, in his deadly yellow beast, to tear apart the football team and we wish him the best of luck, he will not soon be forgotten. P.S. Thanks for the A-Bay. DONALD HAMILTON In his five years at Appleby, Don has made his presence felt in more ways than one. He is a fine student, as evidenced by his four year tenure on Unsupervised Study and his Gold Optimates. He is also been active in sports, by playing on various Cricket Teams for four years, the Second Swim Team for two years, and the school ' s most honoured and prestigious squad. League Hockey, for three years. But it was Don ' s extra-curricular activities, both officially sanctioned and otherwise where he made his name. He has played lead trumpet in the Band for five years, been an Argus photographer and Powell ' s House darkroom manager for two years, and a member of the Operetta chorus for two years. In other activities , Don ' s nocturnal peregrinations have resulted in a boom in business for Country Style Doughnuts and the strangest collection of odds and ends the school has ever seen. He has also been responsible for more new clothing rules than the rest of the class put together! All in all, Don ' s stay at Appleby has been a memorable one for all concerned. Let ' s just hope that the university he attends next year is prepared far in advance. STEVE HARMER Shultz has seen four years at the Apple , but the Apple hasn ' t always seen four years of Shultz . Yes, Steve dreads the thought of staying in one place too long and his travels, as a result, have taken him both near and far. A winning smile and a wry sense of humour will always stand a person in good stead h owever, and Steve was amply gifted with both of these qualities. An exceptional math student, he repeatedly astounded those who knew him with pre-exam snoozes and post-exam successes. Over the years he also has played hockey, tennis and football and the halls frequently resonated with the sounds of laughter as he took his pet rock, Felix, for evening strolls. If popularity and friendliness could be counted in material riches then Shultz would indeed have lots and lots of bread (as the hippies say). What ' s he going to do in the future? I haven ' t the foggiest idea. is his cheerful reply. Whatever it is though, it ' s bound to be successful. Good luck Steve!