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

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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

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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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CHRISTOPHER VON MALTZAHN You Rang? — Lurch What are ya ' doing tonight, Stork? Oh, I don ' t know. . . and he never knows until he ' s doing it. No essay or test ever kept him away from Wentworth or Martock. This soft-spoken hyperactive, young man has been known to write a major paper at school the morning it is due and rack up an eighty for his effort. When his interest is engaged, however, fervent desire replaces his die-hard complacency. Hockey, soccer, and all school sports bring out this most colourful side of Chris, rivaled only by his weekend cavorts with the Wenlock Wenches. Stork has only nebulous aims for the future, but there can be no doubt that he will be successful whatever his field. Chris was elected to the Student Council in his senior year. The one thing most important to a student body is an effective, popular head- boy. The two characteristics are seldom found in one individual. For posterity, Chris makes it. PETER FRANCIS WAINWRIGHT He ' s a very devil . — Shakespeare Newly initiated into the diving circle, Pete doesn ' t hesitate to brave ten foot white caps and near freezing temperatures to get just one lousy scallop . Being adept with both the scalpel and the slide rule, Pete thrives on chickens and calculus. A rabid supporter of weekend camping trips and overnight bridge parties, he freely exhibits his expertise with cards and ice-cream containers. Peter is well known as an electrical fixture throughout the school, as his knowledge in this field has enabled him to build, and constantly repair the Reach for the Top boards. After eleven years at H.G.S., Pete intends to devote his next few years comfortably relaxing at Dal. LOGIC 13