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

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(JACKSON) CHAN KWOK KVEN ' The foundation of every state is the education of its youth. Diogenes This is Jackson ' s first year at H.G.S. Having attended schools in Hong Kong all his life, the H.G.S. regimen has proved to be a challenge for him. However, his cheerful humous and warm nature as well as an inner desire to ' conquer ' the English language, have seen him through the rough periods. Jackson has shown his prowess in physics, algebra and chemistry and is often seen helping others with their math problems. Jackson is also an accomplished athlete, having become a valuable member of the senior soccer team. Jackson ' s plans are to attend Dalhousie and major in the sciences. With the warmth he has extended towards us, he is assured of success. PETER GROVER ' ' The strongest man onEarth is he who stands alone. Peter is a seven year veteran of the G.S.E. (Grammer School Experience). During high school he has excelled in the area of sports. He has participated on the soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton school teams. Peter became House Captain of Acadia in his senior year. His numerous extra- curricular activities include baseball, cards, chess, music and girls. Peter is not only a great sports player, but he also possesses an aptitude for mathematics. He makes difficult problems seem easy by finding the most efficient method. He is also a talkative and vibrant student in French class and becomes bilingual when necessary. Peter has a unique desire to understand how things work but he destroys them in the process. Peter has always been sure of himself and this is reflected by his certainty of future goals. At the present he is considering to be a doctor, geneticist, engineer, D.J. of CHUM for Montreal, a pilot or an astronaut. Next year Peter intends to go to either Dalhousie or Queens University. The class of Upper 6 wishes Peter all the best of luck. JOHN RICHARD GUY ' ' My patience is at an end. Anonymous John is the last of the infamous Guy clan to exit from the halls of H.G.S. His 12 years at the school have established him as a veteran, a cynic and at times a philosopher. His ability to confound each teacher with information on their subject which even the teacher didn ' t know about has been common- place for the class. John is at his best talking about cars, especially bird cage maserattis and scraped up Dusters with mag wheels. His other interests include collecting deleted records, playing the saxophone and con- ducting commando raids on unsuspecting comrades. John ' s future plans are at the moment undetermined. In whatever you do John, we wish you well. 15

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TIMOTHY MICHAEL BRANDYS ' ' Man ' s gossip never exceeds his reach. Robert Browning Tim came to the Grammar School in grade two and since then he has con- sistently been a leader in both sports and academics. He has won several cross-country runs and was this year ' s house captain of Royals. Tim has been captain of many school teams in the past, and just this year led the boys ' soccer team to second place in the provincials. His other major sporting interests include sailing, skiing and volleyball. Tim ' s timely sense of humour often sends his classmates, as well as teachers, into fits of laughter. How he preserves it is unfathomaljle; the time and effort he puts into his work would turn any lesser man into a permanent grouch; perhaps it is his yearly Christmas migration to Florida which keeps him the gracious and friendly person he is. Tim ' s ability to always be good- natured will serve him well in his future career in medicine. His close friends know Tim to be a man who can always be relied upon; his ability to obtain homework extensions never ceases to amaze his fellow students, or his teachers! Tim ' s service to the school and his friends through- out his years here have not gone unnoticed; he will be sorely missed. MARION BRYSON ' ' Down the ancient corridors through the gates of time Run the ghosts of dreams that we left behind. Dan Fogelberg Despite Marion ' s arrival from Dartmouth Academy into the most ditticult year at the Grammar School, she has successfully managed to do extremely well in her subjects, thanks to her hard working and diligent habits. In addition to her stuaies, Marion continually keeps up an active social life. Furthermore, she exhibits her athletic abilities by being a valuable member of the girls ' volleyball and basketball teams. On her own free time, if not working at her studies, Marion plays a side-drum in a pipe-drum band. Marion is generally known for her cheery and amiable personality which makes her an enjoyable member of Upper 6. Marion is contemplating entering pre-med at a university yet to be decided. Good luck Marion, you ' ve got the world by the tail! LAURA ELIZABETH CAMERON ' ' Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. Shakespeare Bundled in a bright purple coat, Laura can be seen walking to school each morning with her younger brother Adrian frisking at her heels. It is at first surprising to find behind that exotic colour such a quiet and shy person. It is not long, however, before the contagious laugh and interesting ideas which she offers, reveal the ever developing enthusiasm and imaginative side of her character. During the last couple of years, Laura has gained admiration from teachers and students alike for her literary skills - skills which have aided her in work as literary editor of the 1980 81 Grammarian, reporter for the 1981 school newspaper and this year as secretary of the Student Council. Outside of school, Laura is most surely to be seen either jogging around the block (in (he summer) or cross-country skiing (in the winter). On Sunday nighl (he bc( is (ha( she is attending one of the films at Dalhousie Arts Centre and after (ha( is over you will probably witness her rushing home to catch the last half-hour of Masterpiece Theatre. Laura ' s plan for the future is to attend either the University of Toronto or Mc(iill. Best wishes to her in the future. 14

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DANIEL BROCK HOFFMAN ' 7 can ' t get no satisfaction. Rolling Stones Since joining the student body of the H.G.S. in Grade 7, Dan has set an example of diligence and hard work. And yet he has always found time for the extra-curriculars in life. Dan ' s interest in sports has developed through the years, and as a senior he has participated on the school ' s soccer and basketball teams - while his active social life has never ceased to amaze us. Dan has been a continual source of inspiration and transportation in high school. His comic ability and crazy antics nave inspired us, while his Pontiac has driven us throughout Nova Scotia. As to the future, Dan is looking forward to studying sciences at Dalhousie and pursuing a career in medicine. NAOMI MELANIE JACKSON ' ' Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety. Antony, Cleopatra Ever since she arrived at HGS, Melanie has always been involved in dancing: she is trained in ballet and jazz and regularly appears in perfor- mances. However, Melanie never lets her homework slip: she will always persevere until it is done, and done well. The next day she will turn up at school parting her habitual Victorian chignon and purple tie, eager to discuss homework and willing to help her friends. Despite the pressures of her dancing life and homework, Melanie is often involved in projects at school, whether they be choreographing a dance for the school play, starting a school newspaper or just having a lunchtime game of cribbage with a friend. When a lull occurs in the storm of homework, Melanie treats herself to a foreign film, writes a poem, or sets to work on one of the ingenious hand crafted mice she designs specially for her friends. Whatever career she pursues, Melanie ' s creative and innovative talents are sure to propel her to the top. COLEEN LOUISE KIRBY ' It may be those who do most, dream most. Stephen Leacock Coleen came to H.G.S. in grade 10, but she quickly found her way into the channels of power. In grade 11, she became Glooscap House Captain, a position she retained in grade 12. Coleen has also been a member of the debating team for two years and has participated in two model parliaments. She made her debut in the world of theatre this year in the leading role in the school ' s production of Alice in Wonderland. Crowning all this she is Student Council president. Unbelievably Coleen has energy to spare for the volleyball team and for swimming and cross-country skiing. Not one to neglect her studies, Coleen has been able to maintain a good average. ir you miss Coleen whipping through the corridors at the speed of light, you ' ll see her burning rubber in her white rabbit. All the way to Queen ' s. 16