Royal Military College of Canada - Review Yearbook (Kingston, Ontario Canada)

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6508 JOHN LIONEL ADAMS Oromocto High School JL decided the first day he entered RMC Cvia UNBD that two things would absorb his time - sports and academics. He has devoted his stay to carrying out this dual programme, enjoying a degree of success which few have ever known. True, another interest has threatened his schedule, but even she could not replace the all important twins of his career. Winning the recruit obstacle race, representing the college in boxing, football, track and field, hockey, and rugger were the little things that have brightened JL's time at RMC. He was never content to be just one of the boys, and with or without a hockey stick in his hand, Quince handled all problems in his own steady, reliable way. His third never-ending task was to try to get enough sleep- witness his frequent prowls around Fort Lasalle at 0330 hrs, trying to figure out a problem in one of his Chem. Eng. courses. Although greatly in need of a thirty-hour day, John was able to dismiss with a chuckle or a tantrum most of the head- aches present in this institution. John's fourth most difficult task at the college was to convince his classmates that there really was a place named Oromocto. This task, combined with the fact that when he was not the heaviest eater in the wing Che was dieting to reduce his 178 pound frame to 155 pounds, both for himself and the Maj j, was enough to keep anyone busy. One does not think of John as being especially serious or sober. On the contrary, he consistently dis- plays sense of humour, found in but a few Maritimers. Endowed with more assets and fewer liabilities than is usual in an army brat, John was named a Rhodes Scholar in his final year. When he has completed his studies at Oxford, it's back to the R.C,E, for our boy. England's loss will be the Canadian Army's gain. TWTC 6364 MICHAEL RANDALL BRAHAM Arvida High School To pin down one institution of learning for Mike is rather difficult, about as difficult as pinning Mike himself down. Born in Leicester, England, on February 10, 1942, into an Air Force family, Mike has endured one pedagogical establishment after another, beginning with Beaumont House in England, and by way of Lisgar Collegiate in Ottawa, Arvida High School and CMR, ending with two years at RMC. Mike brought to his exalted position as CSL of No. 3 Squadron the experience and training wrought of four years of being among CSC's keenest. This enthusiasm was undoubtably due to Mike's substitution of things martial for things familial, for in his senior year at RMC when his family returned to Kingston from four year's posting in France Mike discovered the weekend . Gone are the days of wangled service flights to Paris for Mike, he has found a replacement for the Yukon aircraft--a taxicab. B.S.T, for Braham Standard Time, Cten minutes ahead of Cadet Wing Timej, has become an institution at RMC, and Mike is perhaps the first senior since the Old Eighteen to beat his squadron to all parades and musters. But he has yet to discover how to start weekends ten hours ahead of Standard Time. Although Mike has managed to keep his head above water in things academic and to float far ahead of most in things athletic, he has a fervent desire to remain submerged for the rest of his life as an Officer in Her Majesty's submarine service. To Mike go all the best wishes of his pals in the Class of '65, in hopes that he Qonce a kipper, always a klpperj will enjoy continued success and happiness. H.J.M.S. 6519 ROSS ARTHUR BURNS North Toronto Collegiate Institute Ross, a Torontonian from birth, had an extremely successful career at North Toronto C.L He was rated the student who best combines athletic ability and musical talent. Because he was a popular and a diligent worker, he was elected to the Students' Council in his final year. Tiring of the academic life by this time, Ross decided to settle his monetary lust by entering the busi- ness work of Bay Street. At about the same time, he joined the militia, a course which turned out to be the more promising for he was soon commissioned. Encouraged by this success, he turned to the Army to widen his horizons. Needless to say, on his arrival at RMC, his horizons became much narrower than they had ever been before. Here at RMC, Ross won wide recognition, even in his Recruit year. He played Rep football and hockeyg he was a leader in allphases of recruiting activities. Very quickly, his sincere personality and co-operative ways, made him a most popular member of his class. He sang in the Glee Club, curled, edited the sports section of the Marker, and continued playing rep football. Academically, Ross has completed his Honors Economics and Commerce course with consistently high marks, while, during his summer training with the RCAC, he was one ofthe top cadets on the course in both the first and second phases. He has been one of the best-liked and most competent CSL's this year. If next year doesn't see him doing post-graduate work, he will be joining the 8th Canadian Hussars for a taste of armoured reconnaisance. With such a combination of ability and personality, the future holds nothing but success for Ross. D.F.H. IO

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6464 JOHN DAVID SCOTT HARRIES Emley Park School Most cities can boast of being the birthplace of famous people. Such cities will usually admit that some of their offspring are only moderately famous while others are downright infamous. Just how Hamilton, Ontario, felt about the birth of J,D.S, Harries on April 2, 1943, it is hard to say. Having a father in the service gave Dave the ad- vantage of being able to get out of Steel Town early and see the world. For him the world consisted of such places as Halifax, Fredricton, Borden, and Ottawa. About 1958, the Harries family, all four of them, found themselves in the Old Country. At Ramsey, England, the most famous institution is the country's largest brewery. The second most famous is Emley Park School. Dave attended the latter for two years, played on their first fifteen, and held every position from recruit to head boy---not necessarily in that Order. Dave returned to our continent in late 1960 and reported to St. Jean, Quebec, as a recruit of the CMR class of '63, He became well-known in Maisonneuve Squadron and his fame spread throughout the college. In the field of rep sports, his interests were with track and field, water-polo, and swimming. As a mem- ber of the squadron, he contributed to some victories Cand lossesj in basketball, hockey, and football. In his final year, Dave served time as CWC and CSL re- spectively. Never have so many disliked so much for so long. Dave's problem was to keep his natives down. In 1964, Dave was confronted with another chal- lenge---RMC. His problem was compounded when he found that he was a SFMA spiderman. He was able to master both rather well, although he still speaks of the Frigate in his weaker moments. As always, his standards were high and his academic grades combined well with his success at football, water-polo, and swimming to put him at the top when third year ended. As a member of the Canadian Army, Dave saw fit to offer his services to the RCE. Some would have you believe that he did this to make it easier to hunt and fish in the mountains of B,C, This claim is really of little consequence as he has proved his worth by winning the Best Cadet award in each of his two phases to date. No problems can be seen as far as military service is concerned. As spiritual leader of the class of '65, and as CWC, Dave has compiled an admirable record. He has had to manage the biggest senior year, the largest recruit class, and the largest cadet wing ever. He can drive without antagonizing and is even able to push and crack the whip when need be. Under him, the cadet wing functioned well. In the future, I see nothingbut success in the military, academic, and business worlds for him. Our good wishes go with you, Dave. WCL

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6375 KENNETH CHARLES EYRE Pembroke Collegiate Institute Ken CK,C.D was born in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, but being a so called Army brat birth place is only claim that this village has on our young hero. Ken claims to have had a very diversified pre-college day . ..... from gold panning inthe Yukon to lobster potting in the Maritimes. K.C. joined the ranks of the CMR troopers and completed his sojourn in la belle province with a list of academic prizes as long as your arm, a very successful year as CWTO and CWC, and an admirable knowledge of the French language. Arriving at RMC he became co-operator of T8tE Inc. The result was some of the swingingiest bashes ever held on college grounds. In his final year K.C. was appointed to the position of CSL. During this time T8tE continued to operate, turning to the challenging job of the nevxf'Review . On the sports field Ken is one of our average types with an unorthodox but successful approach. He has represented the college on the rifle, curling, and fencing teams as well as participating in most phases of intramural sports. The summertime finds Ken training with the foot slogging, square bashing infanteers, and at graduation will be commissioned in the ranks of the men in green, the Queen's Own Rifles. Ken has been awardedafellowship to Duke University and after graduation will be remaining in the field of educationtmilitary history and matrimonyj. Ijoin with all my classmates in wishing Ken all the luck of the Eyres in his future endeavours. DGT 6540 JOHN KENNEDY HILTON Hill Park Secondary School The sea cadets and militia, back in high school days, must certainly have left an im- pression. John, affectionately known as J.K,Q' arrived at RMC as a keen cadet and retained this standard throughout his four years. He was one of the elusive few who weathered the system without being successfully charged. Although an active participant in sports and social ac- tivities Cthe latter, a source of some embarassementj John maintained a high academic standard in Chemical Engineering, later he hopes to enter an MBA course. John's appointment as CWTO was very successful although it tended to limit the number of week-end leaves he could take, however, possession of a Fury in Spring Term helped to circumnavigate this problem. Upon Graduation, John will spend three years in Winnipeg with 3RCHA where he antici- pates many week-ends at Clear Lake, in addition to wide-spread travel throughout Canada and the U.S.A. John hopes to specialize in missiles with complimentary courses in England and the United States. J.K. was entirely successful at the College, a fact which is indicative of his potential as an officer in the Services. His friends and classmates wish him the best of luck in his career. JTB 6541 DONALD FRASER HOLMAN Rideau High School After Fras was born in Toronto in August, 1943, the Holman family came, by the usual circuitous service-family route, to reside in Ottawa. Fras' first introduction to the art of recreation came in high school, where he gained considerable experience in stage management and the organization of social ac- tivities. Always popular and capable, Fras was aseemingly head boy of Rideau High in his final year there. In 1961 Fras packed his excellent record and his skis and came to RMC. In his offhand and friendly manner he soon became one of the most well-liked and respected cadets of his year. Now in Honours Science, Fras continues to excel academically while on the athletic side his main contributions have been in rep skiing and in intra-mural lacrosse. With his personable manner it was only natural that Fras should rise to the top of his class in prac- tically all fields of endeavour. Among many other accomplishments he was PMC and business manager of the MARKER, both in his third year. This experience, coupled with his basic fun-loving nature made him wellsuited for his post as CWRO in his fourth year. Needless to say, the Wing has never swung better. Next year will see Fras jetting as a pilot in the RCAF. With so many things going for him, he can't help but succeed. R.A.B. ll