Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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James, born in Rio de Janeiro, has lived not only in Brazil but also in Hong Kong and France. He rows and curls and pursues other recreations such as fishing, rocketry and photography with equal zeal. While his musical tastes include some of everything he admits to fav- ouring heavy metal. He praises boarding i life for its strong sense of belonging but does not like the low doors on the flats inbuilt for Hob- bits Jg nonetheless, James still lists, along with The Hitch Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings as books memorable to him because they taught me to have fun and to stand up for what I believe in . His quotation, from Voltairels Candide, All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds, goes with the comment that It may not be true but it's a nice thought! JANIES KAISER Michael comes to Ashbury from Hong Kong and although he was here only for one year he suggests that he did not feel alone because the teachers are kind, they know how to teach and are willing to help students with their problems. His sports are tennis and swimming and he mentions that he relaxes by listening to rock music. He adds that he also loves philately and photography. Michael intends to study Computer Science either at Waterloo or at Queen's University. He leaves this quotation: Study serves for delight, for ornament and for ability. lBaconj .MICHAEL KU Martin came from Hull two years ago as a Campeau Scholar, the measure of his adjustment to boarding life is that he was made a prefect this year. His con- tribution is all-round: Martin plays both Senior Hockey and Senior Football and he proudly points out that he has helped to organize various activities related to the study of French, including Rafting. He does admit some regret, though - that Woody still can't speak his language! Martin ends by saying that he is going to Western for Account- ing. MA R TIN LA CA SSE Michael moved from Manitoba to Ottawa after 13 years and continued studying in French for two more years before coming to Ashbury on the Joyce Scholarship. He says that he has eclectic tastes in music and enjoys debating, basketball, and a good hammock. He hopes next year to study Law at McGill where he also expects door frames to be higher than on the flats. He suggests that the novel Tess has influenced his outlook towards a clear, clean understanding of life the adds that he is grateful to Coles Notes for all their l helpj. Michael has an optimistic attitude towards the future - but one that is realistic - as his quotation indicates: There are nine- hundred and ninety- nine patrons of virtue to one virtuous man. lThoreauj MIKE PELLEGRIN

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Fred comes from Oslo, Norway, and has made stops in West Berlin, Israel, Moscow and The Netherlands. This is the first year since his arrival in 1979 that he has boarded. He is a member of the Chi Rho Society, the Board of Stewards and the Chess Team. He is a prefect. Fred G notes that he won a General Proficiency Prize in grades 9 and 10, a German Prize in Grade 10 and was M.I.P. on the Curling Team both in '82 and in '83. He plays Senior Football and tennis, listing his hobbies as windsurfing, astronomy and making friends . He adds that boarding and having Arvid Paasonen as a friend have been imperishable memories. Finally, Hardy's Tess helped to teach him was persistence was all about. Next year: Inter- national Relations at U. of T. Only the day dawns zo which we are awake. lThoreauJ FRED GRA VER John has thoroughly enjoyed his past two years at Ashbury which have culminated in his gentle and sympathetic handling of the School Captaincy - especially among the boarders. He also captained the Senior Soccer Team l'The Internationals'J and recalls the '82 triumph at the L.C.C. Tournament as a high point as well as the successful '83 season in the High School League. Last year he was named the M.I.P. on the Ski Team. John's hobbies in- clude sailing and canoe-tripping, the Archive Club la founding memberl and the Board of Stewards. Next year: Dentistry at McGill. The one serious conviction that a man should have is that nothing is to be taken too seriously. lSamuel Butlerj JOHN HILL Although born in Ottawa Hodge lived in England before coming to Ashbury in grade nine, his current home is in Austria. Throughout his career he has taken part in the Duke of Edin- burgh Award Pro- gramme, achieving the gold level this year. He curls for the school and has played Junior Footballg on the gridiron. he records that a happy memory was the undefeated season with Woody's team in '82, The other highlights of his career are two-fold - his going on the Italy trip in grade eleven and enjoying the comradeship of boarding in his final year, in that regard he points out that his close friendship with his deceased classmate Arvid Paasonen was, and is, of special significance to him. He leaves with a quotation which is the only thought he and Henry Thoreau agree upon: If ci plant cannot live ac- cording to its nature, it dies,' and so a man. MIKE H ODGKINSON Sergio came to Ashbury from Columbia in grade 12. He plays a mean game both of soccer and tennis while enjoying, photography, modern art and Woody Allen movies in his spare time. His musical tastes range from Les Luthiers, to classical, to Simon and Garfunkel. Among his highlights he lists a one day art trip to Toronto, along with classes in English and Philosophy. Next year he hopes to study Arts at Brown University. SERGIO JARAAIILLO

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Sal came to Ashbury from Sault Ste. Marie, where he has lived all his life, as the first recipient of the Cargill Southam Award. Although only here for grade 13, he first attended Ashbury three years A ago with the Forum for Young Canadians. He debated and was a member of the French Club. He played League Soccer, Cross Country Skiied, and played tennis. Sal likes rafting and feels that Ashbury's 'community' makes it special. After experiencing Chemistry with Doc Hop he hopes to attend Bishop's or Ottawa U and then Medical School. The unexamined lUe is not worth living. Plato. SA L SPA DA F ORA Norman came to Ashbury from Halifax in grade 7 and thus is considered one of the old-timers on the boarding flats. His athletic abilities have been seen in soccer, curling and tennis. He has also been involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme and he praises this programme highly. He recalls that ever since he was caught watching television at midnight when he was in grade 8 he has striven to perfect his skill in not being caught againg now that he is in grade 13 he finds he doesn't A need it. Isn't that just life? He is grateful to the teachers for making such an effort to relate to the students. Ahead lies Environmental Stud- ies at Waterloo. NORMAN STANBUR Y Natasha is another of those lucky ones who have lived in such diverse places as New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro and Montreal, her most recent port of call being Washing- ton. She participates in soccer, art, choir, rafting and sleep, in that order. Her highlights are talks about 'Life' with the Dean of Women, Mr. Lister's philosophy of living, and others' friendships. She mentions Camus' The Out- siders as a book that had a high impact on her. Next year, Natasha intends to go to Ottawa U. There is only one success in lyfe: to be able to spend it in your own way. NA TA SHA VERNIGORA Born in London, England, Gabrielle has lived in Montreal and Brussels before arriving at Ashbury for her final year. During her stay here she has amply demonstrated her talents in League soccer and tennis. Her dedication as statistician for the Senior soccer team was much appreciated by the captain and coach. Gaby is avid about hockey, skiing and Formula One racing. Her hobbies include travelling and reading and she cites Brideshead Re- visited and Wuthering Heights as her favourite books. Next year Gaby will study psychology at McGill. If you can think, and not make thoughts your aim. tKiplingj GA BB Y WA RD-SMITH