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

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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

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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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JOHN O ' CONNOR Wild Fantasies Racing Through My Brain. What fantasies these were, was the question that was always in our minds when John entered the room. Shortly after, however, John made his thoughts known to us in vibrant and true-to-life tones. His versatility as a comedian made both class and extra- curricular events that much more enjoyable. As one of the driving forces behind the U4 slide presentation, John demonstrated his knowledge of many facets of drama and technique, which he has developed in his past experience. An expert in the art of argument, he was never silent when the opportunity was presented (and sometimes even when the opportunity wasn ' t presented). This virtue sometimes caused violent controversy but most times sparked heated discussion. In his brief stay at H.G.S., John has made an impression that will be remembered by U4 and the entire Upper School for a long time to come. MICHEL POIRIER Oh God! Oh Montreal! — Samuel Butler Imported from Montreal, Michel has proven a welcome addition to the class with his great sense of humour, and his assistance to those who take French. He is also an asset to the hockey team with his great checking, as well as to the soccer team with his agile manoeuvres. Because of his forceful personality and his eagerness to learn, Michel has no problems communicating his ideas to the rest of the class. Next year Michel plans to stay in Halifax and attend Dalhousie University. MICHAEL GORDON QUIGLEY Life is too short to waste in critic peep or cynic bark . mind thine own aim — Emerson Up! Though full-time students may doubt it, Mike has put in hard work in his final year. Three afternoons a week he was to be found mesmerized by tapes in the Dalhousie Language Lab., pursuing a French course at the University. Mike has also attended four courses at the school, in which he has maintained a high academic standard. In his off hours Mike spends his time mediating disputes between his two affectionate but rambunctious dogs. When this activity fails to clear from his mind such problems as his position on the varsity Physics Team, Mike heads for the ski slopes or, in warmer weather, for the yacht club. We are sure that Michael will keep his fellow college students in as good spirits next year as he has kept us this year. 7