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

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Editorial Board Front Row: N ' . Jowett, A. Wallace, J. Shane, J. Aquino, J. Badley, K. Silver Back Row: P. Dawson, I. MacLeod, A. Welch, C. Mingo, M. Langille, D. Beresford-Green Absent: C. Caines, M. Zryd Editor ' s Message When I was unexpectedly, due to unforeseen events, offered the position of editor, I had no idea just how much work would be involved. However, the Grammarian is not solely an individual effort. For it to be successful it needs a group effort as it reflects the drive generated by the students. The Grammarian, again, is grateful that Nancy Jowett and Karla Silver accepted the positions of staff advisors. I am sure that without their perserverance, occasional scolding and deep concern, the Grammarian would never have been as successful as it is. Special thanks should be given to Lorcan Fox, Barb Padmore, Michael Caines, and Heather Maclvor, who devoted much of their time to the compiling of the Grammarian; thanks also to Michael Webb who proofread it. My special thanks go to Judith Shane, who gave me advice when I needed it, aided me in my role as Editor-in-Chief and was helpful to all those on the Grammarian staff. I sincerely hope that the Grammarian has fulfilled its purpose in providing both a lasting record of the year ' s activities, and enjoyment for the students. Jose Aquino, Editor-in-Chief Grammarian Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Editorial Advisor Literary Editor Assistant Literary Editors Photographers Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Staff Advisors Jose Aquino Mary Langille Judith Shane Ashley Wallace Chris Caines Peter Dawson Charlie Mingo Andrew Welch Michael Zryd Jennifer Badley Debbie Beresford-Green Iain MacLeod Nancy Jowett Karla Silver

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R. Aterman K. DeGrasse J. Lankester N. Scobbie R. Cooper Faculty The Grammarian extends its apologies to those teachers who eluded our photographers and thus are not represented on this page. We sincerely hope that your camera shyness wUl disappear over the ensuing year. The camera shy teachers are: I. Andrews, M. Didier, V. Kemp, S. McKenzie, R. Naud, A. von Maltzahn, and M. Ottman. G. Masse K. Silver C. Curtis N. Jowett L. Murray I. Spencer J. Webb M. Webb 6

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History The Halifax Grammar School first opened its doors on September 18th, 1958, after much hard work and dedication on the part of its founders. The idea of es- tablishing an independent school for boys in the Halifax area had been considered by several Dalhousie University Professors and Canadian Naval Officers for some time and in April of that year the first official meeting to discuss this proposal was held. Between the time of that meeting and September 18th the group of parents expanded rapidly and engaged three teachers and a principal to conduct classes for fifty-three students in a large house on Tower Road. The enrollment of the school grew very quickly in its first few years and in September of 1960 an addition of two rooms was built at the back of the house. This still did not satisfy the requirements of the school, however, and it was agreed that an entirely new school would have to be built. Early in 1961 pro- ceedings to rezone a large piece of land on Atlantic Street were initiated, and on January 3rd, 1962, the students moved into the new school building which is the present site of the Halifax Grammar School. The school soon settled down after the first hectic years. In 1964 the school became co-educational, and in 1968 an audio-visual classroom was added. In 1973 plans for new labs were considered and then scrapped and instead a gymnasium, library and extra classroom formed a new extension of the school. By 1977 plans for new laboratories were again being discussed; a fund-raising campaign is now in progress. Peter Aterman The Founders of the Halifax Grammar School: Russell C. Cole Commander D. H. Fairney Mrs. D. H. Fairney R. Allen Finley, C.A. Richard Glube David Howitt J. Gordon Kaplan, PH.D. Leonard A. Kitz, Q.C. Mrs. John Macdowell G. G. Meyerhof, PH.D. Robert T. Moore Fransisco Moya, PH.D. Douglas Murray Rear Admiral H. F. PuUen Mrs. H. F. PuUen James L. B. Purves, M.D. John H. Slayter, M.D. E. Spafford John C. Szerb, M.D. Arnold J. Tingley, PH.D. Kraft E. Von Maltzahn, PH.D. S. D. Wainwright, PH.D. 8