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

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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

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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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BRIAN MEDJUCK One fine morning when I wake up. — Lighthouse, 1971 Brian graduates this year as a true veteran of H.G.S. Many years of sheer slog have finally paid off for Brian this year as he has entered from the outer limits of academics into his place among the elite. Once known as the behemoth with the beard at the back of the class in grade five, Brian has done a great deal of developing in the enusing years. He has contributed greatly to both the soccer and hockey teams, and he has also received recognition for his efforts for Hector House, particularly in the annual cross-country run, where he has consistently placed high among the lower school runners. Brian ' s musical talents (guitar) have contributed highly to the success of the Yorkshire Puddings. A controversial but well-liked member of the class, Brian will next year legally attend Dalhousie functions and plans to continue as a patron of the fougere . Because of his undying desire, Brian will undoubtedly be a success. JEFFREY ROSS MITTON I missed the Ferry. Jeff ' s excuse for lateness belies his insight, for he rarely misses out on class goings on. His dry wit has more than once reduced a class member to helpless chuckles. Jeff has plans to attend the N.S. Agricultural College at Truro next year, but, then again, there ' s that big, wide, world out there. JOSEPH ALAN SIDOROV Drag the slow barge, or drive the rapid car. — Darwin. Alan is one of the old boys at the school, having been here eleven years. Alan is active in sports; he has been a member of the Senior Soccer Team. Alan ' s two most distinctive characteristics are his fanatic loves of cars and skiing. Sid is an unique breed: he is good at repairing cars other than his own. He is well liked by his classmates and will be sorely missed at the School next year , when he will be at Dalhousie . 12