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

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SUSAN CORDIA HALEBSKY It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. -Charles Dickens, A TALE OF TWO CITIES Susan has been an active member of our class for eleven years. She joined us in Grade One and was at the Grammar School until Grade Nine, when she went to school in Falls Church, Virginia. In Grade Ten, she returned, much to our delight, and she has been here ever since. She is very busy with her extracurricular activities, such as volleyball, basketball, skiing and tennis. Justifiably Susan has been regarded as one of the brighter students in the class. Her favorite subjects are English, History and Biology. She plans to continue her education in the United States. Susan will be missed by her schoolmates, but never forgotten. Good luck Sue! LAURA ELIZABETH HOOPER If you don ' t say anything, you won ' t be called on to repeat it. -Calvin Coolidge Laura graced the Grammar School with her presence in Grade Seven. Silent as she was, Laura proved to be an excellent student especially in all areas requiring creative talent. With incredible artistic endeavors, such as black and white pictures of topless men and stories about mall crawlers . Laura has developed her artistic talent and humourous writing ability. But those above mentioned talents are not all that Laura has developed over her six years at H.G.S. She has been an active member on the Senior Volleyball and Basketball teams, coach of this year ' s Junior Volleyball team, Acadia House Captain and Co-Editor of the school yearbook, the Grammarian. In the future Laura plans to attend Dalhousie University and eventually become a Doctor. The class of ' 87 would not be the same without Laura ' s biting wit, permanently blond hair, athletic and artistic talents and her special per- sonality. The best of luck next year and always, Hoope. MICHAEL HOPKINS Life with the nerve endings hanging out- that ' s the way it has to be. -Sting Since Mike came to us in Grade Nine he has displayed the uncanny ability to work extremely hard and at the same time keep his sense of humour amongst a class of malcontents. Mike has achieved an honours standing in Grades Nine through twelve, and is a very popular individual fifteen minutes before a chemistry assignment is due. He has been a valuable member of the volleyball, soccer, and rugby teams and has led the school in the very popular badminton club for the last two years. Members of the Grade Twelve class will long remember being whisked into orbit at warp speed aboard the starship Taurus, to boldly go at least three blocks. Mike plans to go to Dalhousie to take sciences, but we are sure that Mike ' s humour, hard work, and warm personality will ensure his success in whatever he may choose to do. Good luck, (you certainly don ' t need it). Graduates 13

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ANDRE BELCOURT Character is like the foundation of a house- it is below the surface. -Anon. Andre came to the Grammar School in Grade Eight and has become an important part of the class. Andre has participated in all areas of the school ' s sporting world, although his forte has been in the secrets of soc- cerhall. However his Maradona level of soccer has not stopped him from achieving a high academic standing with the help of a great many late nights. Andre ' s resemblance to a certain resident of Santa Monica, California, has led to his acquiring his affectionate nickname, Furley. Andre ' s main interests lie in sailing, skiing and soccer. We are sure that Andre will succeed in whatever endeavour he tries. Bonne chance! COLIN MORTON JAMES BERNARD And now for something completely different ... -Mo nty Python Colin has attended the Grammar School for five years. During that time he has established himself as a significant member of our class and will always be remembered for his Mrs. Aterman and Dr. Chapman imitations. Colin was a hardworking and meticulous student. The teachers and students will remember Colin as a witty and jocular fellow, the master of humorous anecdotes. Colin has been an avid badminton player and in his senior year he has directed the badminton program. Outside the school his athletic pursuits include sailing with the Sea Cadets. After leaving the Grammar School Colin plans to attend Kings College. He hopes to pursue a career in either law or in the navy. We wish him the best of luck. JOHN CAMERON ... I have a dream -Martin Luther King Jr. John has been with us since Prep One and is the only member of the class to have been at H.G.S. for twelve years. His warm and friendly personality make him a good friend to all of us. He has maintained high academic standing while enthusiastically participating in many extracurricular activities including cross-country and downhill skiing, and bicycle racing. John is not yet sure where life will take him. Be it the record books of the European Cycling circuit or the journals of world politics, we are sure he will be successful. His genuine character and interest in life will give him the ability to do anything he wants. Good luck in the future. 12 Graduates

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GAVIN MURPHY No matter where you go, there you are! -Murphy ' s Law Gavin now a veteran at H.G.S., having been with us for eleven years. His sense of humour and open mind have made him a well liked member of the class. He is well known for his determination and hard work. A logical mind gives Gavin the ability to immediately understand Math and Science problems which leave the rest of us overwhelmed. This ability led to a serious interest in electronic music. Gavin hopes this interest will lead to fame and fortune. Gavin is also an accomplished skier and he has spent many a weekend on the slopes of Wentworth. He plans to attend university after graduating from H.G.S. We are sure he will go far. Best of luck to a good friend. PATRICK OLAND I have hardly ever known a mathematician who used reason. -Plato At the end of his eight year stay at the Halifax Grammar School Patrick Oland will have left a lasting impression on the minds of his teachers and fellow students. Hard working and attentive in his studies, Patrick has earned the respect of his teachers with his curiosity. Among his many friends Pat will be remembered for his incessant good humour and his quick smile. Patrick has also been on the student council for four years as class representative. He has also contributed consistently to the school sports programs having played basketball, soccer, volleyball and rugby at all levels. Patrick plans to attend Dalhousie for his first year of university, majoring in Commerce. Patrick ' s winning personality is sure to help him succeed. ROGER PORTER This above all else; be armed . -Machiavelli Roger ' s presence in the class has been felt since he came to the school in Grade Five. He is known to have an unusual sense of humour, which is always evident in his strange sayings. Having sound mental skills has aided him in the area of mathematics. He enjoys participating in badminton, baseball, and occasionally football. With plans to pursue business or com- merce, he will surely succeed. Good luck in future endeavours, Roger. 14 Graduates