Halifax Grammar School - Grammarian Yearbook (Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada)

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BILL GIBSON I promise to be good in every way So that I can help make every day Almost as happy as Christmas Day. Bill came to us from Q.E.H. this year hoping to settle down to his studies and forget all else. Bill has certainly accomplished his first objective and tried his best to succeed in the second; he didn ' t always quite make it. The Grammar School certainly wouldn ' t let Bill ' s talents go to waste. Bill ' s portrayal of Santa Glaus in the Ghristmas play was a major factor in its success. He was one of the most sought after slaves in this year ' s sale. As M.C. he made the winter carnival a smooth operation. His work on the Upper Four film project was invaluable. Most of all, Bill ' s constant stream of wise-cracks and humour has kept this year ' s full workload from becoming exhausting. ROBERT C. HAWKINS A knock-down argument; ' Tis but a word and a blow. Dryden, Amphitryon Rob, one of the most prominent members of the class, excels in many fields (even academic wise). He is renowned among his fellows and the rest of the student body for his aggressive manner in speaking and actions to get his point across. Many people have walked away overpowered by his words. Being an eleven-year veteran of the school he is well acquainted with the school ' s problems, and he made his presence felt on the Upper School Student Council and the Advisory Council. Even though he was thoroughly occupied in these activities, his participation on all the athletic teams was appreciated. I ' m sure the whole class wishes Rob a successful future at Dal. DAVID JAY HIRSCH I slept and dreamed that life was beauty. I woke — and found that life was duty. Although David ' s duties in his last year at H.G.S. have been minimized, he has certainly not taken to dreaming to pass time. Instead, he enrolled in a first year French course at Dalhousie ( in which he obtained straight A ' s), and in addition, pursued his interests in music by studying the piano and taking voice lessons. On the less academic side of life, David, an avid sailor, is patiently awaiting the time when he can launch his yacht, MSO, and sail off into the fog. But until such time, David will have to occupy himself with thoughts of Boston, where he will be attending Harvard next year (one of the several Ivy League schools which accepted him). 5

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Graduating Class LESLIE MARK BERALL Reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body. Richard Steele Sir Les is the first member of the H.G.S. to sport a full-grown beard. A five-year veteran of the school, his ability to laugh good- naturedly at the thousand daily distortions of his nickname gives the impression of excessive mildness, but one look at his six foot stevedore build leaves one with no desire to test his good nature. An avid basketball and wrestling enthusiast, Les was a great asset to these school teams and we wish him every success at Carleton next year. GREG CROSBY God give us men. A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith and ready hands. Greg, Donny, or Gary is one of the most popular members of our class. Whether it be in the school, at the rink, or on the pitch, Greg ' s jovial personality can ' t help but favourably influence his schoolmates. His wittiness has turned many an English or Math Class into an hysterical frenzy. When Greg leaves the school this year to study at Dalhousie, he will be sorrowly missed. ALLEN FINLEY A dillar, a dollar, A ten o ' clock scholar ... Finishing a subject promotion programme, Allen seems to be determined to make this his best year yet. Three perfect scores in college entrance exams testify to his talents in many diverse areas, and his reputation in calculus keeps him busy answering the queries of his less mathematical colleagues. Allen has also found time this year to take part in many extra- curricular activities, in such varied fields as music, French club, and swimming, which he teaches on Thursday at the Y.M.C.A. In spite of his many achievements, however, success in one field seems to have eluded Allen ' s grasp. He finds it almost impossible to arrive on time in the mornings. Thus, while we wish him every success at Dalhousie University next year, we hope that the late Mr. Allen Finley doesn ' t schedule any 8:30 classes. 4

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CHRISTINE JANNASCH She in beauty, education, blood, Holds hand with any princess of the world. King John Act II Sc. I L. 493 Being 50 percent of the female population of the graduating class has its advantages, as well as disadvantages, and one of these must surely be being serenaded with a rousing rendition of Take the ribbon from her hair . In spite of occasional lapses into knitting and embroidery, Christine holds a position on the varsity physics team. Besides being academically minded, Christine is proficient at sports, playing basketball for the school team. Christine plans a career in nursing, but is unsure of where she will be next year, possibly at the University of British Columbia or Alberta. We wish her the best of luck in the success she will undoubtedly achieve in this field. HOCK GEE LIM I profess not talking : only this, let each man do his best. In just two short years at our school, Gee has progressed incredibly. Gee ' s English is more comprehensible, his physics is accurate (to two places), his friends appreciate his oriental wit, and his sporting feats are numerous. Always armed with a hearty laugh and ready to hum a little. Gee waltzed through many a Calculus class with ease. Gee was usually at the school dances, the Y, or studying at home, always equipped with cold-fighting devices. His shining black head of hair was seen each morning as he walked to school. Then he could be found as an illustrious back-bencher in physics and chemistry. To end the day. Gee always battled for Shannon in some extra curricular activity. Next year ol ' jokin ' Gee will be at Dalhousie, and we are sure Gee will surge forth with vigor into the new world. ROBERT FRANCIS PETER MERCHANT Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship. — Benjahiin Franklin. Although the youngest member of our graduating class, Pete has definitely left his mark on the school. As treasurer of our Student Council this year, he helped to organize many student affairs financially and otherwise. He is an avid skier, and on many a Friday afternoon we see him heading towards the beckoning slopes of Sugarloaf or Wentworth. Pete has been a member of the Nova Scotia Ski Team during the last two years. At the same time he has found the inclination to become President of the Metro High School Chess League. A longtime student of H.G.S., having attended classes here for eleven years, his future plans point towards either Queen ' s University or Halifax ' s Dalhousie. 6