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

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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

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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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Bruce William MacGregor Take a walk on the wildside. Lou Reed It is said that persistence has its rewards. This must be true in Bruce ' s case; after circulating through numerous schools, none of which would keep him, he finally settled down to spend his last two years of high school at H.G.S. Bruce is an accomplished athlete: he is a seasoned golf player, he skis downhill a little, is one of the best hockey players in his league, and has become, much to the chagrin of his friends, a very good squash player. Because of his interest in hockey he initiated the new floor hockey club (with a little help). But we ' ll best remember Bruce as one never to keep his opinion to himself no matter what the subject may be: history, sports, politics, of whether such ' n such band ' s music is worth being listened to by anyone higher on the evolutionary scale than a wombat. Bruce spent last summer at the College de Trois Rivieres taking french im- mersion classes (or so his parents think) and wishes to return to Montreal this summer. Bruce intends to apply for hockey scholarships in the States next year. Meanwhile, he wishes to attend Dalhousie or some other local university, aiming towards becoming a lawyer specializing in the law of the sea. He even made some mention of politics in his future . . . God help us. Well, good luck anyway, Bruce, and remember who your friends were. Gary Tat-Hing Ng Knowledge has no limits. Chinese proverb Gary, since his arrival at H.G.S., has been improving his language skills constantly and excelling in mathematics. He enjoys sports, especially basket- ball, badminton, skating and table-tennis. Gary has a cheerful disposition and contributes greatly to our class. He will take sciences next year at university, where he is sure to do well. Best of luck. Richard Matthew Finn O ' Brien Let schoolmasters puzzle their brain, With grammar, and nonsense, and learning, Good liquor, I stoutly maintain Gives genius a better discerning. Oliver Goldsmith Due to his lively and open manner Finn has earned many friends in the school since his arrival in Grade 10. He participates with passion in school events and is known to brighten up the dullest days, even when the wash-ups become bothersome or the food scarce. On weekends, Finn likes pretending he is in a Porsche, he goes windsurfing, skiing, or, if feeling especially enthusiastic, goes woodcutting. Academically Finn is interested in the Arts and Biology, which he will most likely go on to study in University. His great love of the Germans and their language will inevitably lead him to travel there, and possibly amongst places in Ireland. We will all remember Finn and wish him the best of luck. 16