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

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Benedict Patrick Derry O ' Halloran Old clothes do not a tortured artist make. Anon. Ben has been a student at the Halifax Grammar School since Prep 2. During his years at H.G.S. he has established himself as a fine student and a good friend. His main interests are skiing (both downhill and cross country), run- ning, skateboarding and music. Ben is also extremely busy at school. As Stu- dent Council President he has shown his leadership ability in organizing a highly successful Winter Carnival. His involvement at school does not stop there. Ben is a member of the Senior Soccer team, president of the running club, president of the debating club, and still manages to obtain a very high academic standard. Ben has no definite plans for next year, however success will always be with him. Best of luck in the future. William Tuck Kin Poon ' If man had a sense of proportion, he would give up. William is a first class savant in every field from micro-electronics to bad- minton. He has brought the study of air-drums to a new height at the Grammar School and is sure to buy out Rush when his numerous business ventures finally reap the profit they deserve. William ' s graphic descriptions of the sub- tleties of the arts of sports and calculus can be heard anywhere in the school. William is a studious Grade 12 student whose serious competitive spirit has touched on all of his curriculum. He has contributed to the endeavours of Grade 12 leadership in the fields of badminton and table tennis. His business ventures have established him as an exponent of the Malaysian industrial front. The wide range of interests which he has pursued in the past have narrowed upon the field of Commerce. David Patrick Roscoe I ' m home lost my job and incurably ill. You think this is easy, realism? David Bowie Definitely one of the more colourful members of the class, Patrick will not soon be forgotten by his classmates. He takes an interest in many subjects and surprises everyone by coming up with an interesting idea on the philosophy of Hegel to the impressionistic art of Manet and Monet. As such he has developed many of his own opinions in a variety of fields, is quick in their defence and stubborn in their upholding. Renowned for his quick wit, Patrick adds liveli- ness to daily classes, lunchtime relaxation and annual class Christmas plays. Indeed, many have heard his witty riposts during debate or in this year ' s model Parliament as the member from Purgatory. His favourite sayings are an em- phatic indeed or damn right , expressed in agreement with any anti- capitalist remark. He is the class ' resident D.J., broadcasting tasteful music over the Dalhousie students ' radio station. Patrick ' s main interest is music. His piano playing resounds throughout the upper school at lunchtime, while the imaginary electric guitar comes into use during classes or while he listens to the radio. Dreams of being Ziggy Incarnate II occupy half of his attention, while the threatre and aspirations of being an actor occupy the other half. Certainly, half a page cannot testify to twelve H.G.S. years of Patrick ' s memorable antics. With his self-confidence, persua- siveness, openness and many talents, one can have every confidence that he will strive to fulfill his dreams and succeed. The Grinch wishes you luck.

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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

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Vivien Shiao Wai Kuen Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises. Samuel Butler Vivien is a real asset to our class. She comes to us from far-away Hong-Kong, but has had no problems adjusting to our lifestyle. An excellent student, she hopes to attend university here in North America. Vivien enjoys, as well, a number of pastimes including swimming, skating, badminton, stamp- collecting, and, as she says, thinking . Good luck, Vivien, and keep smiling. Robert Woodcliffe Stairs Quick to judge Quick to anger Slow to understand Ignorance and prejudice And fear Walk hand in hand. Neil Peart It is well known, of course, that the father of your country could never tell a lie. We Canadians find it difficult to lie about the father of our country. To put it bluntly, he was a drunkard. And quite frankly, Sam, nobody in this chill and austere land really gives a damn. Pierre Berton, to his American friend, Sam . Robert has attended H.G.S. for eight years, during which he has strongly influenced both his class and the entire school. Despite his running commentar- ies in class and his cheerful attitude towards work, Rob studies vigorously and maintains a high academic average. His aptitude for mathematics and science will stand him in good stead when he takes Engineering at Dalhousie next year. Rob ' s extra-curricular activities include waterskiing, sailing and percussion. His musical talents have brought him a position in a band and the admiration of his instructors. Rob has an outgoing personality and makes friends easily; we are sure he has good years of university ahead of him. Jonas Paul Steffan The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. Oscar Wilde Jonas is by no means a newcomer at H.G.S.. His five years at the school have made him an irreplacable member of a rather eccentric graduating class. Un- like certain loud-mouthed members of Upper 6, Jonas sits quietly in the class- room, calmly observing the world as it cruises by, and at the same time philos- ophizing about the ' deeper ' things in life. Jonas ' s gentle manner, generosity and good-humoured nature have earned him respect and many friends amongst his classmates. He is a fine athlete whose agility in running is unequalled in speed and style. He is a keen windsurfer and downhill skiier, a stamp collecting fa- natic and also a genius in lego architecture. Jonas plans to attend the Foundation Year Program at Kings College where he ' s bound to do well and perhaps begin a career in philosophy! Best of luck, Jone, we ' re gonna miss ya.