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

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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

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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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EDWARD REES Life is short; live it up. -Nikita Krushchev Throughout the years mischievous Little Edward has proved himself to be one of the more prominent members of the class. He has accumulated a certain number of nicknames over the years including Pork Belly, Sponge (his hair), Little Porky, and Piggy. Although he lacks a certain enthusiasm for doing his homework, his flare for history and politics undoubtedly stands out. He may someday achieve his dream of being one of the greatest politicians, dictators or emperors on earth perhaps even greater than Alexander the Great or Napoleon. He may, however, lower himself and settle for U.S. Minister of External Affairs. Edward has always been entertained in class with the subject of violence yet, when he becomes the victim of violence himself, his displeasure becomes most apparent. Edward ' s involvement in extracurricular activities have more than kept pace with his academic in- terests. He was an active member of the student council and GRAM- MARIAN staff. He participates on the soccer and rugby teams. Out of school Edward is an active sailor. DAVID ROBERTSON He that fears not the future may enjoy the present. -Thomas Fuller Since his joining the class in Grade Five, David has proven to be a valuable addition to the class. He has constantly achieved an excellent academic standard, especially in anything to do with mathematics, physics, or art. His artistic skill will not be forgotten as his caricatures of students and teachers alike have given us all a good laugh. This talent coupled with his sense of humour make him a definite candidate for the strange-but- true file. He enjoys playing football, soccer, and hockey as well as bad- minton, even though he has some trouble with his serve. David is also an avid computer buff spending many an hour in the computer room and at his terminal at home. We wish David the best of luck as an engineer or in whatever profession he chooses to take up. KEN SCHWARTZ I want to go down in celluloid history . -Morrisey Since Ken came to the school in Grade Three he has always been a key member of the class. He will always be remembered for his colorful per- sonality, his sense of humour and his ability to ask the most questions in the class. He has always gotten along with his classmates and teachers. Among his favorite subjects are History, Art, and English yet his ability to work hard is shown in all his subjects. Ever since Ken found interest in the arts he has become extremely active in drama and the theatre. He has directed and performed in several plays at the school. In Grade Twelve he took on the task of heading the Upper School drama club. Ken has a promising career in drama and we shall be watching for his performances at the Neptune Theatre in the near future. After graduating he plans to study Theatre and Film at McMaster. Ken ' s determination and energy are sure to take him far. Best of luck, Ken. Graduates 15