Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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Dave came to Ashbury on scholarship in 1980 and has participated in rowing, squash and drama tat Elmwoodjg as well, he won the School French Prize and the Grade Thirteen French Prize. Dave says he has enjoyed being a prefect and insists that the highlights of his career have been the Drama Festival weekend last year and listening to Elvis Costello on his walk man during spares. Admired by many for his unassuming manner and his academic initiative, Dave feels that friendly competition is possible here without making the atmosphere too highly charged. Two books that have influenced him are The Stone Angel CLaurenceJ and Rabbit Redux tUpdikeJ. He is looking to McGill or U. ofT. for Economics. We toil for fame,! We live on crusts,! We make a name Then we are bust. Robbins SHAWN PRICE Stuart was born in Slough, England and has been at Ashbury for two years. During this time he has been involved in a progressive jazz band as well in soccer and rowing. At home he plays guitar until his fingers fall off. Stuart has fond memories of rowing at the Head of the Trent in 1981. He would like to attend U. of T. or McMaster for Anthropology. You have to get in to get out. Genesis DAVID POWER Shawn came to Ashbury after stops in Australia, Germany, Austria and Kenya. He is happy to have contributed fully to life here with contributions to both Senior Soccer and Hockeyg in the former he was team high scorer this year. Windsurfing is a particular interestg last year he placed 30th in the Canadian National Championships. While in Kenya he also represented Kenya against Britain in Motocross competition. He enjoys Ashbury and praises it for its balanced learning environment. He has won an Augsbury Scholarship to St. Lawrence University where he plans to take pre- Law. It matters not how straight the gate,! How charged with punishments the scrollg! I am the master of my fate,! I am the Captain of my soul. W.E. Henley. STUART RAYMOND-JONES

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Spencer, who was born in Montreal, came to Ashbury in 1978, took his grade 11 year at Lisgar, but returned for his fina' two years. He has been active in both the Energy and Science Clubs as well as earning his Bronze Level Duke of Edinburgh Award. His exhibit at the 1982 Science Fair, by the way, won first prize Cethyl alcohol as fuely and he lists, as a hobby, that he likes to make beer - so it all comes together in a knot. Spencer has rowed for the school, played hockey and skiid competitively. He has, he declares, been most happy as a prefect, listing it as a highpoint of his career. He will further his own goals by attending R.M.C. for Business Ad- ministration. GUESS WHAT? ln 8 years you will be part of a 100 year old history! SPENCER FRASER Chris was born in Welland, Ontario but moved to Ottawa when he was six. He came to Ashbury in 1980 as a dayboy but moved into Mr. NIacFarlane's house in mid-year when his family went to England. His extra-curricular efforts have included scouting from 1971 onwards, with four National Jamborees, a Chief Scout Award and a Duke of Edinburgh Award, Silver Level. Chris enjoys sailing on various lakes including Lakes Erie and Ontario, as well as at Cape Cod. At Ashbury, soccer, squash, and track and field help to round out his program. His interests in politics and the stock market will lead him into Economics and Business at Western. CAROLINE MARTIN Caroline Caffectionately known as Bubba or Miss Martini was born in Ottawa and has lived in the big city of Aylmer ever since. In school, she participates in tennis, volleyball and squash while, out of school, she may be found at the library, Tabasco's, 16 lambton fwatching the soapsj and on the ski hills. She also likes reggae fThird Worldl and rock CTatoo Youj. The highlights of Caroline's year have been water raids that backfired, meetings with the Dean, French class and frequent laughter. She says, tongue-in-cheek, Live for today because there may be no tomorrow. On second thought - she may be right! Anyway, she will gain further insight into the human condition by studying Arts next year at Western.

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TINA REILLY Geoff was born in New Delhi, India and has also lived in Australia and the U.S.A. Senior Soccer, softball, squash and cross-country skiing are parts of his programme and he is also a certified tennis pro. His highpoints include winning the 1982 L.C.C. Soccer Tournament and the March break trip to Europe with 'Jeep' Green. Although he is uncertain about when and where he will attend university he says his favourite quote from Genesis rings true for him: I know what Hike, andllike what Iknow. BERNHARD SCHIELE Tina participated on the curling team as well as in the tennis and volleyball programmes. On Sunday afternoons, she enjoys listening to the Stray Cats and the English Beat while chatting with her partner in crime , Sheilagh. Among her high points of the year, Tina mentions Mr. Niles' Philosophy class and Doc Hopkins' jokes at lunch time - both indications, perhaps, of what she says is the school's strongest feature: the wide variety of teachers' per- sonalities. Next year? McGill or Western for Political Science. Showing up is 80W 0f1U'e. Woody Allen GEOFF ROBERTS Bernhard has been at Ashbury since 1980, three years which, he says, have been well worth the experience. His sports include playing Junior Football, league soccer, softball, rowing and weight training. Bernhard is also a member of the Math League and he won the grade twelve Chemistry prize - a highlight academically. His sports highlight is undoubtedly winning the final football game on the final play of the game to give the team an unbeaten season. Other interests include model building and sailing. The Covenant Trilogy ranks at the top of his reading list. For the future he is looking towards Bremen or Bonn for a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am what Iam