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

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Nadine Bishop For to define true madness What is ' t but to be nothing else but mad. Shakespeare Hamlet A glimpse of neon-colored stockings. A flash of an enigmatic smile. A toss of those dangly bizarre earrings and one is certain one is experiencing the marvel of . . . Nadine. The whole class agrees that Nadine is an indispensable member of our class; a little madness is generally appreciated by all, and Nadine ' s infectious giggle makes life at the trendiest spot in town slightly more bear- able. Lest someone think that Nadine is all fun and games, it might be worth- while to attempt to enumerate Nadine ' s more serious achievements. She has had her place firmly fixed on the honour roll for all her senior years at H.G.S., and was the innovative editor of The Grammarian in Grade 11. Basketball is one of Nadine ' s passions and nothing quite beats the sight of Nadine heading for a lay-up. As of September next year, Nadine will be found pursuing her interests in the Arts at Dalhousie. We wish you all the best and know you shall excell in all you undertake. Jane Lois Fairhurst The door to happiness opens outward. Soren Aady Kierkegaard Jane Fairhurst has been at the school since Grade 1, making her one of the few graduating with that honour(?). Always on the move, Jane somehow finds time to sandwich an interest in the classics and the arts between skiing, swimming, and, of course, schoolwork. A good-natured girl, always ready with a smile, she has in previous years been a member of several volunteer groups, including avid support of the Y.M.C.A.. Next year she plans to attend Dalhousie Univer- sity where she will pursue a career in nursing. All the best to a good friend. Catherine Michelle Hatt The great end of life is not knowledge, but action. Thomas Henry Huxley Cathy came to us two years ago, and since then has become a valuable asset to our class. Her interests range from sailing, swimming and skiing to pursu- ing what she calls an intellectual edge . A cheery soul, she is always willing to contribute her opinions in class, and when not doing her schoolwork, can be seen travelling throughout the city in her little blue car. She plans to spend this summer lifeguarding, after which she is off to Carleton to pursue a career in journalism. It is with much regret that we see her leave: Goodbye and good luck. 14

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Wayne Merrill Aspinall Ready to shake the scheme of things. David Bowie (Word on a Wing) Wayne entered the Grammar School in Grade seven, making quite an im- pression on the students and teachers. He holds two H.G.S. records; most notes sent home, and most notes torn up. Wayne ' s interests include his Honda 250, Yamaha 350, David Bowie music, watching M.A.S.H., and chasing Convent girls. Wayne is also interested in money; in Grade eleven he was the French Exchange Treasurer, and this year he was narrowly defeated for Student Coun- cil Treasurer. Wayne also, along with Patrick Roscoe, Bruce MacGregor and Mr. Keirstead endeavoured into quick rich schemes including 6-49 lottery tickets. After this year, Wayne plans to go to Dalhousie and study Computer Science, after which he plans to become a police officer. His enterprising skills will undoubtedly bring him much success in the future. Good luck, Wayne Aspinall. Kirsten Marie Beckett To know is nothing at all, to imagine is everything. Anatole France Kirsten has been a member of our class for 10 years, coming to us in Grade 3. A genuinely good-natured girl, her interests range from boating and skiing, to reading, which is Kirtsten ' s main interest. Her tastes in literature range from the latest science fiction to the earliest Egyptian myths, and she can usually be found in the library, pondering over her latest book. Kirsten plans to pursue a career in journalism next year at King ' s, and we all wish her the best of luck. Sheela Marisa Bhattacharyya A good education is the next best thing to a pushy mother. Peanuts Charles Schulz She signs her name Sheela B., not having enough time to write out her full last name while others just don ' t dare attempt to spell it! An outgoing person, Sheela has many friends, people she knows from each of the different schools she has attended. Everywhere she goes, she runs off a multitude of times to see someone she knows. She ' scoots ' about town in a little red Honda, commuting from Dartmouth to Halifax every morning. Sheela came to the Grammar School in grade twelve and has adjusted very well to the swing of things . Her tall person is seen travelling up and down the halls, from library to classroom, as she studies for tests or does other home- work. Always ready to help others, she is especially in demand before biology tests, as a flood of people ask for her help in their studies. Her involvement in this year ' s junior volleyball club was greatly appreciated and an experience we, (N.B. and S.A.), are sure she will not forget(?!). Sheela can hold her own against anyone in a class discussion, her conversational talents being of great value at such times! In these discussions, or in class presentations, she is never unprepared, having diligently done a great deal of research into whatever the subject area in question. With such talents, we are sure that Sheela will do her best in whatever field of study she chooses. Best of luck!

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William Lonsdale Holland I wish it, I command it. Let my will take the place of a reason. Jurenal One might think H.G.S. would be tired of Lon. Not so. True, it sags slightly when he makes his bounding leaps through the halls, but in the seven and a half years he has attended the school, H.G.S. and her occupants have slowly come to appreciate Lon ' s eager approach. His gregarious manner and the fact that he is always ready to jump into something, has put Lon into the heart of the class. His nickname, Kermit the Lover (given to him by a sagacious Frenchman) makes one wonder, is it the structure of his face and the greenish tinge of his skin that has earned him this name? Or could it perhaps be his intimate knowl- edge of the French and their customs? Indeed it is Lon ' s goal to become more familiar with the French, their language, that is. He plans to continue his study in a provincial university, and we wish him the best of luck. Benno Herbert Josef Lang Give ear unto the sailor who unto you will show his case. M. Parker A look into his big baby blues is enough to mesmorize any female, and his manner of speech is enough to make her think. His diction withstanding, Benno I has his share of the admiring throng. Could it be the fact that he is a pheno- menal jock (sailing, skiing, basketball and windsurfing to name a few), or is it simply his Austrian charm? Surely it couldn ' t be his unique dissecting I methods in Bio. II. One can never be quite sure what it is that Benno has got, but it must be something, as he has made quite an impact on H.G.S. in a short three j years. One might get the impression that the majority of Senno ' s time is spent on . . . I shall we say, extracurricular activities. Not so. Benno borders on becoming an academic keener as his marks will attest. He has the ability (not to mention the vocabulary) to turn a paragraph into three pages (to the dismay of the teachers). In short, Benno has been an innovative and valuable member of our [class. He plans to go into medicine and the class has no doubt that he and his [baby blues will to far. Nicholas John Longhurst The greater a philosopher a man is, the more difficult it is for him to answer the foolish questions of common people. Henryk Sienkiewicz Walking into the upper six classroom, a fellow is in the background meditat- ing on some unknown subject. His mind is wandering. Your first reaction, off hand, is that he is a serious and timid student. However, as soon as your back is turned you hear Beethoven ' s fifth symphony being massacred on the piano. Turning, you see this fellow with gleaming eyes and a capricious smile. As soon as you recover from this sudden change, the blackboard becomes animated with cartoon representations of Napoleon and his brave soldiers. Nick ' s hand at drawing is that of a mage crafting his art. Woven into all of this, is Nick ' s unusual sense of humour which is appreciated by his companions and friends. Nicholas can also prove to be an excellent and sincere friend which is appre- ciated at all times. Best of luck wherever you may go. 15