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

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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

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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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JOHN EWART LONGLE Y Bad language or abuse, I never, never use, Whatever the emergency. — W. S. Gilbert John, a longtime member of our class, stands high in the opinion of all. His sense of humour has been known to make strong men weep. He is a real sports fanatic and a fine student. For several years he has been the manager and often coach of the senior hockey team. His remarkable accomplishments in this difficult position include a first: a no-loss record in a season of collecting and laundering hockey sweaters. Acadia will have the pleasure of his talents next year. KENNETH ALAN McKINLE Y There was the door to which I found no key. There was the veil through which I might not see. — Omar Khayyam, Rubaiyat Ken, a student at the Grammar School for three years, has added a distinctive flavor to our class. His views on capitalism, communism, politics, religion, and marriage spark some of the most interesting and heated discussions of our class. Ken takes great delight in discussing his beliefs and also in harassing teachers. He is also willing to stand up for his rights. Ken is an active participator in the cross-country and the track meet and an avid supporter of our hockey team. Ken is planning to go to Dalhousie next year, eventually study law, and make a career for himself in criminology. ALLAN MacLACHLAN Play the flukes Allan is one of the more innocent graduates in that he does not associate himself with the four evils of the world. He is considered one of the more versatile athletes in the school, and has been a member of all three varsity teams — hockey, soccer, and basketball. He is also considered a fair ground-hockey player, although his style is rather unusual. Allan regards anything of a scholastic nature with seeming contempt. He devotes his time to topics of a more practical nature. He enjoys photography and considers himself an expert on modern-day music, although not all his peers share the same tastes. During the summer Al has proved to be a very successful Camp Counseller and has been known to have saved the lives of several diabetics. Next year Allan will attend Dalhousie where he plans to qualify for an arts degree. 11