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

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MATTHEW FINNBAR O ' HALLORAN The first thing to do in life is to do with purpose what one proposes to do. -Pablo Casals Since coming to the school in Grade Five, Matthew has been a leader in every aspect of school life. He has been on virtually every sports team - running, soccer, volleyball, basketball, rugby. These efforts were finally recognized when he received the Senior Male Athlete Award in Grade Eleven. As well, Matthew has been on the Student Council for all six of his years in the Upper School, having held the positions of Caass Representative, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President and President. Perhaps most importantly, Hedge (as Eric calls him), or Squeek (as Mr. Montgomery called him) has always maintained an outstanding academic average. Matthew will succeed in whatever he does. We wish this good and loyal friend the best of luck. MATTHEW PHILIP OLAND I drink alone. -George Thorogood Matthew has been an active contributor to every class that he has attended since coming to H.G.S., which was longer ago, we ' re sure, than we would care to admit. He is always willing to put in his two cents ' worth on subjects ranging from a despicable rogue like Count Rumford to events of the season at Neptune Theatre. His admirable dedication to weightlifting has helped him become a school leader in sports such as basketball, rugby and soccer. After Matthew ' s graduation, the contributions of the entire Oland family will be greatly missed at the Grammar School. Best wishes for happiness and prosperity, Matt baby. ROBERT PLOWMAN That is what education means - to be able to do what you ' ve never done before ... -George Herbert Palmer and never want to do again. -Robert Plowman Ever since Rob came to our school in Grade Eight, we have been amazed by his achievements in History and English. Rob has enlivened our class with his witty and precise arguments, and has impressed us with his ability to get the job done. He has not only made honours every year, but has also contributed significantly to the school debating team, the Student Council and the Drama Club. Rob will also be remembered for his artistic shorthand note-taking and his seventy-five-page short stories. His success, however, will not be limited to his years at the Halifax Grammar School. He is bound to do well in whatever he chooses to do in the future. At present, he is planning to study law at Dalhousie. Although Rob will not need luck to do well, we would like him to have our best wishes anyway.

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CHRISTOPHER TROY DOLOMONT Teach me to see another ' s woe, to hide the fault I see; that mercy I do others show, that mercy show to me. -Alexander Pope Troy is one of only two students completing their twelfth year at the Grammar School. That is quite an accomplishment. Troy is of the silent type and, over the years, he has almost never had the finger pointed at him for any wrongdoing. The last few years have been the most interesting, as we have watched Troy transform into a trendsetter with his amazing wardrobe and fixed hair. He is active in many intramural and school sports teams, and also has great interest in computers and in chess. Always attentive and imaginative, Troy has something valuable to add to every class, and is certainly one of the easiest people to get along with in the school. He will be remembered for his cheerful nature and sense of humour. Troy plans to attend Dalhousie University, with the intention of eventually becoming a dentist or pharmacist. Good luck, Troy! CARMEN ELIZABETH MacINNIS Education is what you have left over after you have forgotten everything you have learned. -Anonymous Carmen came to H.G.S. in Grade Eight as a quiet little pink person. Since then, she has distinguished herself as one of the only ones in the class who even remotely understands math. She has been an active member of the volleyball and basketball teams, where she tends to argue a lot with a certain gym teacher. We ' ve also found her sailing through the garbage in the Arm, or searching the dumpster for her tenth retainer - and it ' s always nice to hear her quiet voice SCREECHING through the halls. Anyway, no matter what you do in the future, Carm, good luck! We love ya! HOLLY ANN McCURDY Life moves pretty fast. If you don ' t stop and look around once in a while ... you might miss it. -Ferris Bueller When Holly came to the class in Grade Eight, we had little idea that she would be- come the REBEL she is now. From the beginning of Grade Ten, with her miniskirts and unbelievably large feet, we could find Holly at the pool attending her Bronze Cross course, babysitting or at her recorder lesson. In Grade Eleven, she was a member of the Killer Chickens Association, which involved cruising for guys down Spring Garden Road. This year, Holly is active on both the Senior Girls ' Volleyball and Basketball teams; she also takes part in a jazz class. As well, her achievements both in art and academics are worthy of note. During the summers, Holly spends most of her time in Chester, teaching sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, and playing tennis. We ' re going to miss her peeling tans, pick-up lines, jovial laughter and great sense of humour! Good luck in college, Holls-balls - it ' s been a slice!

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MUNJU MONIQUE RAVINDRA Hey! Someone help me get this wall on the plane. -Bob Dylan Munju came to the school in Grade Three as a quiet, reserved girl. Things have changed somewhat with time. We have all experienced her chattery, rebellious, intellectual and ' silent scholar ' phases. Plain little Munju left us for half a year ' s sabbatical to explore India and France. She, Monique, returned a slick Parisian chick. Since then, the true colours of our Titan-born friend have blossomed. Des- pite her innumerable music and dance classes, Munju has been at the top of the class academically - though spiritually and mentally she has been floating far above us for years. The 1987 GRAMMARIAN with Munju as co-editor was an experience in itself. Munju has enthusiastically excelled in all subject areas, making it difficult to decide what to do in the future. Her romantic, free spirit will certainly carry her far in whatever she chooses to pursue, be it dance, medicine, travel, or languages. So, Munj, Crystal Cookie, Mongoose, Mon Chi Chi ... good luck, we ' ll miss you; and see you back on Titan! DANIEL LLEWELLYN REES Personally I ' m always willing to be taught, but I ' m not always willing to learn. -Winston Churchill Dan Rees - the legend, the institution. Ever since his arrival in Prep Four Dan has somehow managed to match his academic endeavours with his burning desire to raise hell, while all the time keeping a smile on his face. During his nine years at H.G.S., he has been a frequent honours student, an outstanding athlete and a sizzling comeback artist. Dan ' s love of cycling, sailing, partying, basketball, Mr. Waldman, the Wizard of Id, his hair, Christmas play improvs, Mount Sainte-Anne locals, and biology have made him one of the more colourful individuals in the class. Most importantly, though, Dan has gained the reputation of being a cool guy and a good friend. We wish Dan the best of luck in a business career, knowing that whatever he decides to do he will do well, and that he will have a good time doing it. Bon voyage, Dan. MILES SHERIDAN It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a scientific man to pass through a door. -Sir Arthur Eddington Miles has come a long way since he first arrived in Grade Four and the complexity of multiplication and division made him bring up his lunch on his math books. A missing eighth chromosome, in a freakish mutation, has made Miles ' math mark grow with the intricacy of the curriculum. Although Miles left us in Grade Nine for a sabbatical, he has since returned to impart his superhuman knowledge to the rest of the class. All kidding aside, Miles has given much to our class. Few people are as constantly willing to help others with school work. His achievements, however, don ' t stop with the academics. Miles has been a member of the soccer and rugby teams and has made significant contributions to THE GRAMMARIAN in the fields of business and photography. As well, his scientific talents enabled him to partici- pate in a special seminar last year at Acadia University. Miles plans to study engineering at an Ontario university; we may rest assured that he will do well. Good luck - go forth and multiply.