Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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Chris, at Ashbury since 1973 lhow time flies when one is having funll is a notable debater and public speaker who lives not only by the pen this tonguel but also by the sword this feetj playing a very competent fullback for the Senior Football Team. The classical trinity of the well-rounded man is com- plete when Chris plays his saxophone in the school band. Two books impress him: The Forever War because it teaches one that if one struggles even in a hopeless situtation. . .one might ultimately win and The Outsider in that we must realize our position in reality. Next Year: U of T. ESM CHRES WIRTH Steve has been at Ashbury from 1972 to 1982. During this time he has established a strong academic record, although he has missed much of his schooling due to illness, the former Headmaster, Mr. joyce, recognized his pluck by awarding him a special Headmaster's award on prize day 1980. Steve has also obtained a pilot's license and is an authority on com- puters. He is one of the premier curlers on the Ashbury team which, as reported elsewhere, has had a most successful season. Not a bad record when you consider that, for years, Steve has had to fight an immunity problem Know behind him, at Iastl. Next Year: The University of Southern California. STEPHEN WELCH CONNAUGHT HOUSE Bruce's five years at Ashbury have proven his all-round worth. He was named the M.V.P. in junior Soccer, junior Hockey and Senior Football the was, as well, a co-captain of football this yearlg he also earned the Pemberton Prize for Geography last year. Finally, his being Captain of the Hockey Team and a conscientious Head of Connaught House confirm the respect with which he is held, The two highlights he lists are the winning of the Ashbury Cup in the L.C.C. Tournament last year and this year's undefeated football season, Bruce is attending St. Lawrence in the fall to take business.

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After living ten years in Holland, Andrew came to Canada and eventually to Ashbury. He intends to take Law at Queen's. Andrew is a practical sort who played a strenuous game of soccer in the soccer league and always gave his best. The highlight of his two years here is the Ladies' Guild Merit Prize which he won in grade twelve. He notes that he has enjoyed the good communication between teacher and student at Ashbury, the individual attention, the sports and the general atmosphere in the school. He advises others to leave your thumbprint on the world. How? By putting something into it, he says. We know he will! ANDREW SHERWOOD Dave came to the school in 1979 with a quiet and steady manner that has to be rated a distinct asset in all his pursuits which have included swimming, tennis, cycling, canoe- tripping and photography. In addition, he is a member of the Parish Council at the church of St. john the Evangelist. A busy life! The grade 11 trip to Toronto as part of Mr. MacFarlane's geography class was a highlight, he says, but does not elaborate. Dave notes that Papillon and The Culag Ar- chipelago defined the word 'freedom' for him far better than SEAN MURRAY any dictionary ever could. I ve realized, he says, how lucky I am to live in a free country with a fair justice system. As a result of his many years at Ashbury f73-'82J, Sean Patrick Clam Murray knows everything there is to know about school, for this reason he spends a lot of time at home playing with his synthesizer or his drums. Actually, he is diligent as a form prefect and as a prefect in Alexander. Sean has also contributed much to football and hockey, here, citing the out- of-town trips as a regular highlight of his stay at Ashbury. Engineering design claims his attention in the future - probably at Queen's. He concludes that Life is only what you make of it.

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Alex mentions that he came to Ashbury from Lisgar as a frustrated intellectual and whether he is still frustrated is anybody's guess, he certainly has had ample opportunity to challenge his fellow students in several courses - and they need challenging, in fact his love of role playing fthe outrageous iconoclastl so infuriated one judge at a provincial debating tournament that he begged Alex never to debate in this province again. A personal triumph. Alex alternates the grand manner with a touching humility - as is evident in his ingenuous sorry, Kevin, missed him again in Senior Football games. He has also worked hard to float his dreams of an independent schools student magazine called 'The Canadian Independents' A pun on the last word in that title sums him up best of all, perhaps. ALEX GRAHAM john has been at Ashbury since 1977 and has involved himself in debating, all interhouse teams, basketball and football. His hobbies include golf, skiing and canoeing and he loves rock music, john likes the sports program but praises the academic side of things too - especially mathematics, indeed, he says a highlight of his career was being able to pass in this subject. He also suggests that not all examinations be compulsory. As he departs for Western, and ultimately, into law, he notes that after the event, even the fool is wise. JONATHAN DANIELS '13 jonathan, alias 'jack or Double lack lists Malaysia as his place of origin. He is a member of the Science Club and says his awards are too numerous to mention in such a short space as this. One can be mentioned: by an overwhelming vote of the student body lon won the costume award during Spirit Week, he came dressed as the all-Canadian hoser, and like Bob and Doug Mackenzie Ito whom he has an uncanny resemblance - bothlj he advises us that life is not a load of back bacon and snow chains. Actually, jon has played football, soccer, hockey, basketball and baseball in his 8 years here. He wants to be a doctor but is unsure of his route right now. He is aware, though, that it's time to take off.