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

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ROBERT GOURLAY GRANT I feel that I ' m obliged to do all that I can. — R. F. K. Robert has approached Ufe at H.G.S. with dynamic enthusiasm. This past winter his vehemence has been directed towards playing defence for the Hahfax Blazers, a junior B hockey team. The activities of Rob and his Fairview teammates, both on and off the ice, have unfortunately left Robert with little spare time to devote to the school, yet he managed to play for the varsity hockey and soccer teams, be a member of the respected Reach for the Top team, and maintain a strong academic average. Whether informing his classmates of his qualifications for the Fougere Cross or telling anecdotes of his multifarious extra-curricular activity, Rob has never failed to entertain. A master of verbal charm, Rob has continually, in action and speech, employed his special key to success. An effective satirist, Rob ' s sense of humour and his outgoing personality have always placed him in the center of attention. Accepted by both Harvard and Colby, Rob right now favors the more intimate atmosphere of Colby in Waterville, Maine. ROBERT BERNARD HIRSCH Genius is the infinite capacity for taking pains. — Jane Ellice Hopkins Robert, or Gem as he is fondly called by his classmates, is an eleven year veteran of H.G.S. His academic excellence is shown by his sixth place finish last year in the Canadian Association of Physicists ' examination. Robert can usually be found in some corner helping less talented students with their physics or calculus homework. His interests within the school include bridge and debating. He was a member of the H.G.S. team that placed 2nd in Nova Scotia in 1972. Outside of school Robert enjoys reading and sailing his Bluejacket. He is an avid sports fan and can provide any discussion with endless statistics. Next year Robert intends to attend M.I.T. CAROLYN JESSICA JONES A woman ' s work, grave sirs, is never done. Mr. Eusten, Spoken at a Cambridge Commencement. After a mere three years, Carolyn has certainly left her mark on the H.G.S. An avid participator in extra-curricular activities, she has been an editor of the Grammarian and an enthusiastic member of the debating and girls ' basketball teams. Her greatest achievements though, were as a key member of the Reach For The Top team which finished second in the national championship last year. All this, however, has been overshadowed by her academic prowess. A hard worker and a brilliant student, she will be moving on to U.N.B. next year. Despite all this, she is no lover of work and lets you know it with a pretty fair sense of humor. 9

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DAVID ANTONY GILLIS Oh, my sweater! — The Reverend Tony has broken up many a class with his unique humour throughout his twelve years at the school. Unfortunately, his interest in cars almost quadruples his desire for doin g Trig assignments. He has been a member of both the varsity soccer and hockey teams, and is considered one of the better stylists at Wentworth. Tony has also contributed much to the school dances in recent years with his fine taste for music and his vast knowledge of technical equipment. His services in this area and in many others will be missed next year when he plans to take his talents to Dal. He plans to study either Law or Architecture. ERICA DAWN GLUBE Heaven has no rage like beauty unexplored, Nor Hell a fury like a dame ignored! — William Congreve, 1697 Erica has been at the school almost nine years — the longest of all the girls. She participates in basketball, soccer, and bridge. She is very artistic and enjoys weaving, copper enameling, and working with silver — and every once in a while, a good dissection of a chicken or a rat. Erica is an avid hockey fan and rarely misses a Voyageur ' s game. She is good at organizing and, when she sets her mind to doing something, she gets it done. She also likes to get involved in doing things, like decorating for a formal or acting in a French play. She is always attentive in class and hardly ever misses anything. And Erica is also good at things that are mathematical — like counting cards. Erica is someone special in our class. We hope Yale University will appreciate her as we do. GAYLE SHARON GORDON A blush is no language: only a dubious flag signal which may mean either of two contradictions. — George Eliot Gayle has been at the school three years. She enjoys swimming and is an avid skier, to the delight of all spectators. Gayle is involved in many leadership positions as Bluenose ' s house captain, a leader in the Young Judeans, or a swimming teacher at the Y.W.C.A. Perhaps one of Gayle ' s better known characteristics is her almost infinite patience with other members of the class. She is also well known for her ability to turn shades of red that would shame a strawberry. Gayle will be attending Dalhousie University next year and plans to make a career as a doctor; we certainly envy her male patients. One thing is certain, her presence at the school will be sorely missed. 8

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DAVID CHARLES LEROY JOUDRE Y Everyone is more or less mad on one point. — Rudyard Kipling. David, at six foot three and one-quarter inches is the tallest member of our student body. His height is not the only reason everybody looks up to him. However, he is happiest out of doors ; whether camping at Quarry Lake or scuba diving off Indian Point seems to make little difference to this ex-Voyageur. David ' s skill with a machete is well matched by his classroom performances where, along with other members of the triumvirate and friends, he livens discussions with his sound arguments and individual approach. Being founder of the SCUBA movement and a staunch bridge club supporter. David will leave a void which will be hard to fill, when, after seven long years, he leaves us to test his skills in new fields. KARLA KASDAN Where ' s there ' s life — there ' s mud . Karla is this year ' s only new entrant to our class. Although one of the quietest members, her irreverent comments on people are quite often amusing. A non -conformist, she has intentions on Dalhousie, in the humanities, though her knowledge of esoteric subjects is not to be sneered at. WILLIAM LIM The shrim is no ploblem, Marcs! Will, several times Bluenose house captain, several times Soccer Team captain and most valuable player, is one of the class ' s more flamboyant characters. An uncompromising bon vivant, he can always be found, if not working on his newly- bought, old Mercedes Benz, at the Killam Library, where he makes scholastic records for most time spent on assignments, and indulges in watching passers-by. Although his mechanical prowess is not reflected (at present anyway) in his Mercedes, Will is a master photographer and for several years has worked successfully and diligently for the yearbook cause. Next year. Will plans to base his operations on the Dalhousie campus. 10