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

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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

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PETER MARTIN ATERMAN When asked about death, he replied They ' ll send me to hell - and I ' ll organize it. — Peter ' s ability to cope with the problems en- countered as President of this year ' s Student Council, as well as to maintain an outstanding average, has won him the respect not only of the graduating class but of the entire student body. The leadership and or- ganization qualities demanded of him as Student Council President were further shown by his leading this year ' s soccer team to a provincial championship, volleyball, basketball and drama were also on Peter ' s list of after-school activities and in all of these areas his participation was greatly appreciated. Peter ' s hopes for next year are directed towards Harvard University. His field of study is still un- determined but most likely it will be either chemistry or medicine. Whatever university Peter eventually attends and whichever field he decides to enter, none of us doubt he will maintain the excellent standards for which he is known at the Grammar School. We all offer him our support and wish him the best of luck for the future. TIMOTHY BLENKARN HoHoHo! - The Jolly Green Giant Hi, Tiny -Miss Silver Tim ' s imposing stature and no-nonsense attitude prompt many to think of him as nothing but a ' gronk ' . This is not at all true — his interests are far wider than just pounding impudent Upper Two ' s. He is gifted artistically, skilled with many media, and his art, especially his unusual, amusing cartoons, is well- known throughout the school. The ' psyche-out ' power of his size and his ball- control have made him valuable to the senior volley- ball, soccer, and basketball teams. Nothing quite matches the sight of Tim going in for a lay-up. Tim is the only member of the graduating class planning a career in Art. The art world, as Tim might say, had better watch out . RODERICK GORNALL BUHR I ' m a wild and craaazy guy!!! — Steve Martin Rick has blessed the school with eight years of his presence and he can ' t believe he is finally leaving. Rick ' s athletic interests include volleyball (Captain of the team), basketball, soccer and rugby. Rick ' s ability to make spectacular dives on the volley- ball and basketball courts have always left us aware of his considerable talent. Rick ' s outside interests include Music, Maria, Maria and Maria. Rick must be thanked for his generous and reUable work at the school dances and his lighting genius in the school plays. Rick ' s future plans include going to either Dalhousie or Acadia for science. Whatever you do Rick - good luck. 10