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

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7064 DAVID JOHN SKINNER Ottawa, Ontario Suffice it to say that L'Skins was born in 1944, and being of a service family, did considerable moving during his formative vears. Graduating from Fisher Park High School in Ottawa, Dave enrolled in R.M.C.'s answer to a prep school CRoyal Roadsl, bent on pursuing a career in the army. His previous military experience in both army cadets and the militia stood him in good stead in adjusting to the rigours of service life. As testimony to this adjustment he graduated from Royal Roads as DICWC. Arriving in Kingston, to which he was no stranger, having attended some high school here, Skins set about playing his Artsman's role with vigour. If he couldnlt. be found somewhere in the basement of the library unearthing Canadiana, he was almost sure to be in the PIT. He did, however, find time from his demanding schedule to express his many and' varied talents by playing Senior Football, and strumming rhythm-guitar for the Ascots, in both his third and fourth years. On the gridiron, Dave became known as a tough competitor, always at his best when he was carrying the ball, leaving would-be tacklers in his wake, In his Senior year Skins was made CSL of 4 Squadron, a job well suited to his stern but patient and fair nature. Under his able leadership, the squadron prospered as never before, winning numerous wing com- petitions. ' Upon graduation, Dave is off to nurture his second fhe's marrying the first? great passion, the Armoured Corps-from the vantage point of a posting to Germany. In his new job, which will demand lots of ulocal smoke and fancy footwork , we of the squadron and the graduating class wish him happiness and continued success. J.G.E. 6751 X , YVON ARMAND SOUCY I Montreal, P.Q Des sa naissance on comprit qu' Xvon nc serait pas un garcon ordinaire: son men: ton pointu, ses bras forts, son regard vif, sa voix sonore en disait deja long. Sa devise a toujours ete Un esprit sain dans un corps sain . Elle lui a permis de remporter des prix dans les matieres aeademiques aussi bien que dans les sports de la petite ecole jusqu'au College. A ce moment, Yvon decide de devenir militaire et fait un stage de deux ans comme apprenti-soldat Qi Montreal. ll en sort apres s'etre distingue comme le meilleur apprenti. Il continue sa earriere militaire, Trois ans au C,MR.oi1 il devient Cadet Commandant d'Escadre pendant le premier semestre puis il est choisi comme le meilleur cadet de sa classe. Arrivant a RMC en 1964, il s'installe dans la Fregate. Cette annee c'est un CVVTO severe mais toujours amical, Au football, la lutte, au judo, il a toujours fait preuve de bonne humeur, de courage et de perseverance. ll s'est merite un championnat, 51 la lutte, quelques autres ehampionnats et des promotions aeeelerees au judo. Excellent dans tous les domaines, Yvon ne tardera pas 21 faire sa marque plus tard. ll a toutes les qualites qui menent au sueces. 1 J.J.M. 7073 JAMES scorr THOMSON Calgary, Aka. Born on 2 April 1945 in a Linlithgow, Scotland, jim was the fourth of a family of seven children. VVhen he was nine, Jim's family came to Canada and settled in Calgary where he began to cultivate the 'clean-cut kid' image. Although 'jS's' first date was at Roads, one could say that he was forced into sex and since then he has left a trail of broken hearts from Victoria to Goose Bay. For his four years at CSC jim has been active in all sports. During the two years on the VVest coast he was an outstanding halfback on the soccer team and helped other rep teams such as basketball, hockey and rugger, On coming to RMC he continued his efforts directing them mainly towards soccer, intermediate hockey and the odd rugger game. Coupling his desire and experience in sports with his organizational ability, Jim was a natural choice for CVVSO, and although he has spent many a night as referee and judge over his domain, 'the Boss' has done an outstanding job for the wing this year. jim was a member of the last group of RCAF pilots to train on Chipmunks during summer training and since that humble beginning he has been counting the days until he will graduate and become a true 'H.P.' On May 28, jim and his 'Cat' will be heading West and we all wish him the best of luck in his future career. CA word of warning Loser ll, - some day you'll get caught! J. K.E ,S.

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6928 RICHARD DOUGLAS MOON Fergus, Ont. On 17 April 1944, to add to the general good fortune of the Canadian Armed Forces, Doug came on the scene in Ottawa. Deciding, after a short stay of one year, that the big city life was too much for him, he headed for the wide-open spaces of Fergus, Ontario. Shortly after arriving at Fergus, Doug began his illustrious school career which culminated with honours, a memorial scholarship and acceptance at R.M.C. YVhile in high school, Doug was a master athlete as well as a member of the Militia Artillery, in which he rose to the rank of Bombardier, Thus, seeing the great possibilities of service life, he came to R.M.C. as a confirmed gunner. Doug arrived at R.M.C. on September 6, 1962 and immediately began to display his outstanding qualities of leadership in all three phases of College life. Academi- cally, Mooner has had a 70 average for three of his four years, on the athlete side, he has been even more successful. Representing the College in three major sports as well as countless intramural sports, Doug is truly one of R.M.C.'s no-glory athletes starring as a runner on the Track Team, as a halfback on the Senior Football Team, and as one of the best all-round competitors on the Gymnastics at R.M.C. Naturally, Doug picked up four bars in his senior year, and as CVVRO has kept the College recreational activities running in superb fashion. He has spent the past few summers at Camp Shilo, Manitoba, where he has distinguished himself to the point of being awarded the Col. Stewart Trophy for the best cadet in Second Phase. The future sees Doug graduating with a B.Sc. in Math and Physics and headed to 4 RCHA for what promises to be a brilliant career. Best of luck for the future, Doug. T.A.H.S. 6810 GILLLQS NAPPERT Druinmondville, .PQ Cadet bien equilibre Monsieur Nappert fait honneur a sa ville natale, Drum- mondville. Gilles est passe maitre dans l'art de repartir son temps, de profiter de tous les avantages qu'offre la vie au College, Les etudes. le sport, ses fonctions comme CSL, et une vie sociale bien remplie le tiennent occupe. Doue d'une intelligence agile, Gilles n'a eu aucune difficulte fi se maintenir parmi lesvpremiers de sa classe durant son cours, ce sera un diplome de Genie mecanique quil recevra pour recompenser son ardeur. Cependant, c'est comme athlete accompli qu'il fit sa marque. Cette annee, il fut capitaine de l'equipe de hockey. Rares furent les parties ou il ne comptait pas un ou deux points. L'equipe representative de tennis fut egalement heureuse de l'avoir comme Simple UA . Comme CSL Gilles sait rire, mais il sait aussi sevir. C'est ainsi qu'il dirigea son escadrille sans trop de difficulte. ll sait aussi apprecier la gent feminine et si jeune soit-il, il a deja fait ses preuves. En iuin, Gilles commencera sa carriere d'officier dans le corps des ingenieurs me- caniciens de l'Armee Canadienne. Nous lui souhaitons bonne chance. JA M C . .i . . 6932 ART HUR ROSMARK NEILSEN Toronto, Ont. Some say that September 13, 1943 was a peaceful, sunny day in Svenborg, Denmark - that is, until Art broke the silence with his mournful yell, The Great Dane decided to come to Canada in 1958 - Denmark's loss and Canada's gain. Despite his favour- able iimpressions of the blissful Maritimes, he settled in Toronto. Art came to R.M.C. ffor no apparent reasonl and quickly became one of the outstanding cadets in his year. During his stay in the Frigate, Toe has played rep soccer and volleyball, for which he has won an Outstanding Athlete Award for two years in a row. Not being content to excel in sports alone, he found time to do a stint as Sports Editor of the REVIEVV fthird yearl, to take part in the Friday night Outer Limits Club, and to ace Electrical Engineering. Consequently, it came as no surprise last spring when f'The Great Dane was chosen captain of HMCS Stone Frigate. When the Frigate was put in harbour for repair this year, the Captain transferred his crew to Fort Haldimand. XVhile there, he has managed to maintain the traditional relaxed atmosphere that some envious inhabitants across the square might call slack. This fall Art hopes to be off to Centralia to pursue his interest in aviation. judging from his success as a naval cadet at R,M.C., we are sure that, if he pursues life with the same drive and enthusiasm that he has shown, in his life at the college, he will have a promising and productive future. From all your friends, Art, good-bye and good luck. MCP-

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7083 ANTHONY BLAKE VVYAND Sussex, England Tony was born in Crowborough, England, November 24, 1943. Up to the age of ten, he and his family shuttled back and forth between England and the Canadian Colonies. In 1953, the VVyands moved to Ottawa, and later to Camp Borden. Tony was promptly shipped off to Lakefield College School near Peterborough, Ontario. Here, he was head prefect during his last two years, while managing to win several top academic awards. It was at Lakefield that Tony first became interested in the gentlemanly art of sailing, a sport which he still constantly defends against the biting comments of football and hockey players. Tony joined the system at Royal Roads in the fall of 1962, During his Recruit Year he monopolized the academic awards, winning the Lieutenant-Governor's Medal and adding to his already impressive collection of books. His second year was a repeat performance on the academic front. Moreover, he was equally successful militarily finishing his period at Roads as CWC in the Honours Slate. The fact that Tony had no trouble in adapting to R.M.C. is attested to by the fact that he won the P. F. Fisher Memorial Trophy for the best all-round cadet in the Third Year. He was also appointed to the position of Cadet VVing Adjutant for his Senior Year. Always one to strive for the highest, Tony chose to serve in the Infantry Corps. He unwittingly abdicated from the elite, however, by making an unfortunate choice of regiments. We all wish Tony good luck in his career in the Canadian Guardlsijc 7 Tj 7 L-, L if K vp Q I L N ii ..,. 1, f Q vm' -.... 1 1. Jai. , ' . .J Q ' U33 .-1 X 'ff-eg. ll x f' K Q f asks' 'F 5-3 1.x ws ' - . , 1 ,- 'U' h' eww . 1 ' 'R N' 4 -rn-W 9 -s. -n. n 1611! M . , X' s up can one 311-1-2.f.l42,j,l '-1, A, ia., I . waiiuuk-B-wr7