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

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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

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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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CATHERINE LAURA LAZIER ' ' So have striven, to have made an effort, to have been true to certain ideals, this alone is worth the struggle. Sir William Osier Kate is an individual . This is how she was first explained to me by a classmate. In her own search for whatever it is that comes from experience she has found herself with a list of accomplishments spanning a broad field of interests. In school, her work has always placed her near the top of the class, she has been both editor of the Grammarian and chief photographer, and has also been a member of the debating team that went to Montreal and a member of model Parliament. In the gym, she ' s an invaluable part of the basketball team and the volleyball team. But that ' s not all! She also has a flair for more artistic endeavours such as pottery, mime and plunking on the piano. At first appearance, Kate ' s outlook on life seems dead-serious, but fortunately she does suffer from more than occasional relapses into the absurd, such as during her slightly over-enthusiastic impression of a soldier in the Upper VI Liberation Army I have no doubt that with rnis talent for the dramatic, Kate ' s seriousness will never get the best of her. ALASTAIR IAIN MacLEOD ' ' Freedom of choice is a hell of a burden. Maybe living for kicks is wise. ' ' Murray Head In Iain ' s 9 years at the school, he has established himself as an outstanding (or overshadowing) athlete. Because of his height, he is a valuable center in basketball, blocker and spiker in volleyball and goalie in soccer. His love of life is tennis (and a certain ball-girl), and during the summer months, on can inevitably find him rallying his heart out on the south end courts. Walking down the halls of H.G.S. one can see an unshaven, baggy-eyed Iain, smiUng despite having completed an all-night history essay. As Sir Jonathon Falstaff, Iain put his unshaven, baggy-eyed wit to good use. Iain ' s role in Shakespeare ' s King Henry IV, Part I, allows no one to dispute his acting skills which he used in a variety of roles. Iain presently has no future plans, yet we are sure he will be happy and do well with whatever he chooses to do. lot the toes. GARYNG ' ' The pleasures of life come through the mind not i Anonymous Gary was one of the new entries in our class this year. He has shown that he is capable of withstanding the work load. Gary is mathematically oriented, proven to us i n Algebra and Calculus. Even though just learning English, he follows well the flow of our courses and always finds ways to express himself. He is always bright and happy, there are none who could dislike him. Gary lives bravely by himself in Halifax, while his family rests in Hong Kong. Gary enjoys sports, particularly basketball and has shown his interest in chess. He has adapted well to our climate and slower life style. Gary plans to return to Hong Kong after the school year where he will pursue a career in business. We wish him the best of luck. 17