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

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LLOYD BRUCE OPPEL There is no great genius without some touch of madness. — Seneca Lloyd has only graced us with his presence since Upper Four, but his razor-sharp and barbed wit have made it seem much longer. This natural ability has been of great use in the Debating Society, as well as in the normal cut-throat world of class life. His interests also include drama and music, the piano being the instrument at which he excels. Despite all this, and a very high academic standing, he also Hnds time to be on the school basketball team. With his great interest in the sciences, Lloyd hopes to study bio-chemistry at U.B.C., and eventually take a degree in medicine. With sympathy for his future patients, we wish him well. VICTORIA LOUISA PALMER Yes, I ' m free, now I ' m on my way. — Earth, Wind and Fire Vicky, being the longest-surviving member of Upper Six ' s female population, has managed well over the years despite her troubles with certain subjects (algebra in particular). She excells in all sports, having been a member of the volleyball team since grade nine, and having shared the position of captain for the last two years. She also has interests in music and art. She received her grade ten level in piano from the Royal Conservatory of Music and has been teaching since then. She will study these subjects at Dalhousie University, even though Union College, Kentucky, is begging her to take their Physical Education course next year. Vicky has done well in the subjects she studies, having a unique talent for saying the right thing at the right time. She will adapt well to a university environment, both socially and academ- ically. We wish her a happy, long-awaited escape from H. G.S.I PHILIP PUGSLEY REES If a frog had wings, it wouldn ' t spend all its time hopping around on the ground. — Anon. To hear Philip talk, one might imagine that his only passion is sailing. Although most of his other passions would take second place to Finn sailing, a love of cross- country skiing and a healthy interest in the opposite sex cannot be forgotten. Phil ' s outstanding volleyball skills contribute much to the school team, and his good sense of humour does much to keep up class spirit and keep classroom conversation at its usual high level. At the moment, Phil plans to go to Dalhousie to study biology, where his usual affability and general intelligence will undoubtedly ensure the same success he has enjoyed here, provided he steers clear of the rocks. 1 —12—

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SABINE SUZANN MITTERMAYER The sun pours down like honey on our lady of the harbour as she shows you where to look among the garbage and the flowers.... — Leonard Cohen Sabine is enigmatic to many in our class, who know her only as a soft-speaking girl who has a hundred ways of putting up her hair, chooses unconventional clothes, and drives her own shiny red Rabbit. To those who know her a little better her soft voice conceals a dancing spirit, quick to take joy in her youth and her freedom, and in all of the flavours of living; and her unique tastes reveal an independence won of necessity. The joy and the work of her life comes from the reconciliation of opposites: personal freedom with responsibility to family; the romantic with the pragmatic; the girl with the woman in her. She is capable and self-reliant — she simply appeared at H.G.S. one day this past summer ( can I come to this school? ) — and can handle a car, her own apartment, a hacksaw or a hammer with equal ease. She is also romantic, fond of Leonard Cohen ' s verse and Willi Michel ' s Bavarian Blues. She is contemporary and cosmopolitan, and she and her English have profited much firom her year at H.G.S. Whatever she does next year, and in the years there- after, she will find the good in it, always learning to change, and changing to learn. JONATHAN C.K. NGAN You know I ' ve always been a dreamer (spent my life running round), and it ' s hard to change (can ' t seem to settle down), but the dreams I ' ve seen lately keep on burning out and turning out the same. — The Eagles Although this is Jonathan ' s first year at H.G.S., his mild-mannered approach has gained him respect among his fellow students. His main interest is in music, especially guitar, piano and flute. However, he cannot accept New Wave and Punk music. He is a valuable member of the soccer team and a good volleyball player. Since he came from Hong Kong, he has to understand our customs, habits and of course, our schoolwork. It was a challenge for him, but he faced it with confidence and enthusiasm. His perpetual smile and good-natured sense of humour will surely be missed next year. If whatever Jonathan plans to do in life is done with the zeal and eagerness he has shown us, he is certain of success. THEODORE STEVENS NORVELL Work is a curse and labour a misfortune . — Kahil Gibran Theodore (better known as Theo) is one of the few veterans of the school, having been here for twelve long years. With his musical ability and brilUant songs, he has made the class both laugh and applaud his performances. He was a member of this year ' s Reach For The Top team: in one match, Theo scored more points than the entire opposing team. He is also an avid fencer, doing well in most of the tournaments he entered. On passing by the Upper Six homeroom, one can often hear Theo deeply engaged in intellectual conversations and arguments of all sorts. He is active in many sports, and can be seen sailing in the harbour and the Northwest Arm during the summer months. Theo plans a career in the sciences, hoping to study at Dalhousie next year. We wish him the best of luck in his studies. —11—

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RANALD IAIN SINCLAIR As one, in suffering all, that suffers nothing; a man, that fortune ' s buffets and rewards has ta ' en with equal thanks.... ■ Shakespeare The strength of Ranald ' s character flows from its stability. Without being placid or passive he maintains an autumnal calm, a self-possession and natural gracious- ness that make him a reliable student and peerless companion, an Horatio steadying the neurotic Hamlets among his friends. It is these qualities which have made him in- valuable to the fencing team, to The Grammarian ' s photographic staff, and as Glooscap ' s assistant house-captain; and it is surely these qualities which won him the presidency of this year ' s Student Council. Ranald is an exceptionally capable person, able to deal with any situation, even a man whose van has broken down on the way to the hospital where his wife is about to have a baby. Ranald really did meet a man in such distress during last year ' s French Exchange, and immediately drove him, though his car was full of bicycles, to the hospital in time for the birth. His close friends also know Ranald as a man fond of small comforts: the tranquil tub; the electric blanket; sleeping in after a long night ' s studying, usually sustained by drinking two litres of Coke, since the bitterness of coffee is not to Ranald ' s taste. Ranald is undecided about what to do next year, but one thing is sure: he is of the stuff which makes the best of citizens and the best of friends. HEATHER ANN WILSON Take a sad song, and make it better . — Hey Jude by Lennon McCartney Using her unique ability to come up with the worst jokes at the best moments. Heather ' s eternal sense of humour and imagination brightened many a dismal day this year. At the same time, her persistence, tendency towards perfection, and overall intelligence in all subjects placed her in a good academic position, although she has been here for only three years. Yet another asset is her never-ending athletic abilities, which included being two year house-head of Acadia, two year co-captain of the volleyball team, 1980 female athlete of the year, MVP volleyball player, and a general good sport. Heather wishes to pursue an animal-oriented career such as veterinary work, but is unsure which university is best suited to her lifestyle. H.G.S. will miss her smile, her friendliness to anyone and anything, her imaginative artistic abilities, and her wonderful colour co-ordination. Heather, may you always remain humble, and see the world through rose-coloured glasses! HILARY KATHRYN WRITER Some are great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon ' em. ■ Shakespeare Hilary was one of the four brave newcomers this year, and within hours of her first day she fitted in perfectly by showing that she could be just as eccentric as the rest of us. We were amazed (and so were the teachers) by her ability to retain anjrthing learnt over the past years, after a summer holiday, and she proceeded to maintain this high level of excellence (as seen in her depressingly high av erage) throughout the school year. Her popularity can be attributed to her gung— ho attitude to every- thing, and the fact that she will laugh at anything. Hilary was a great supporter of our school teams, adding her little cheers whenever possible. Outside of H.G.S. , she plays violin in an orchestra, and piano as a sideline, joins the mob on the mountain skiing, and one can find her attending nearly all the worth- while cultural events. Her university pursuits will be in the field of science, probably biology, and we all wish our British friend the best of luck. —13-