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

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6759 GILLES DAOUST Montreal, P.Q. C'est par un froid matin de decembre,19-13, a Montreal, plus precisement le 29, que Gilles vit le iour. Encore un peu et il aurait passe pour l'Enfant jesus, a quelques details pres. Il commenca ces etudes primaires fi l'ecole St-Zfotique de Montreal, et les termina a lccolc Marie-Reine-de-la Paix fi Roxboro. ljccole 'secondaire St-Henri l'accueillit ensuite et lc garda iusqu'en 12e. Gilles, au College, s'est disunguc comme un excellent gymnaste et comme un tres bon peintre pour les decorations de bal. Son passe-temps favori, c'est de rester couche le samadi matin et de se faire a deieuner dans sa chambre. Cette annee ce brillant cadet recevra son diplume du departement de genie chimique. Nous lui souhaitons bonne chance et longue carriere dans le RCEME. 6813 ROBERT XVALTER DAVIES Ottawa, Ontario Born in XVestfield, New Brunswick, Bob managed to graduate from the Saint John High School, he chose to go to CMR to aid the cause of national unity as a spokesman for the Maritimes. Bob's interests are Mhunting and fishing and movie photography. He has even been known to show interest in ubird watching . Since coming to RMC, Bob has spent much time furthering the science of civil engineering up at the stables , where he will surely be long remembered. After graduation, he will try to see, in his travels with the RCN, those parts of the world that have so far eluded him. VVe know that he will make a fine officer and earn the respect of all, as he has done at RMC. J. B. B. 6981 CHARLES ROBERT GORDEN DAVIS Victoria, B.C. As if Portsmouth didn't have enough problems to worry about in 1943, all of a sudden wee Gordie appeared on the scene. However, the city fathers solved the problem by banishing young Gord to Victoria, B.C. Finding the climate there much more favourable, he decided to stick around to ioin HMCS Veizfmfe, where he stayed until, awed by the prospect of sea duty, he transferred to the comparative ease of Royal Roads. At Roads Gord was in his element. His charming manner and blond hair kept the Oak Bay Underground in a flap, while his athletic ability and drive made him a two-year standout for the first XV. The higher powers recognized his potential and played L'Father to Frazer Flight for the First and the Honour Slates. Coming East, Gord 'Lsaw the light and switched to Honours Economics and Com- merce, while continuing his successful ways with the girls CVVhat's new Pussycat?D, finding time for sports as well: rugger, water-polo, and swimming. As for the military side, he earned a C.S.C. appointment in 2 Squadron. Looking to the future, Gord plans to be a navy pilot, and then P VVhatever it may be, Gord, pas de sweat -and all the best. A. K. 6854 JOSEPH ADELARD RAYMOND DESLOGES Ottawa, Ont Born and raised in the fair city of Ottawa, Ray set out to seek his fortune on the distant shores of the Richelieu River. He found himself in that institution of higher learning and military distinction known as Le College Militaire Royal de St.-Jean. Since that day in 1961. Ray has combined academic excellence and an amiable, easy-going personality to full advantage. Since his arrival at RMC, he has been an active participant in all activities, demonstrating his insatiable petite for the finer things of life at Queen's and KGH. His dogged efforts on the lacrosse field, the volleyball courts, and in the swimming pool, have kept him in the physical condition necessary to pursuing his more stimulating nocturnal adventures. Despite his never-ending search for new experiences, Ray has constantly earned top marks in his Mechanical Engineering course. His academic aspirations include a masters degree at MIT and perhaps eventually an M.B.A., undoubtedly on a top scholarship. Ray remains a credit to the RCAF and as a TechfAe Officer leaves nothing to be desired. No matter what the future may bring, there is no doubt that Ray will come out ,gg OH WP' D.E.S. 6727 GILLES DUPONT Vcrdun, Que. Ne le 12 octobre 1942, Gilles apparemment s'exclamag Rejouissez-vous . . . me voici . Apres un seiour plus ou moins long dans diverses ecoles dont un stage au classique, Gilles accepte une invitation du gouvernement Canadien et se rend au CMR. Des la pre- miere annee il demontre son sens pratique en ne courant que trente circuits Con se demande encore comment il s'y est prisj. Un bureaucrate du RCEME julot a de nombreux moments libres. Liete au golf et l'hivers au hockey, on le retrouve touiours au baton durant ces periodes de loisirs. Tapageur au CMR, il s'assagit en arrivant au RMC. En effet il decide des son arrivee de se specialiser dans les parades du samedi, les deieuners matinaux et les longues marches. L'album qu'il prefere pour sa collection de photographic ce sont ses murs de chambre. Tous, sauf le eommandant d'escadrille, admire periodiqnement sa collection Afin d'equilibrer son budget il se lance dans la vente d'automobiles. Resultat, il double son salaire et triple ses depenses de sorte que Diane paie encore les interurbains. L'avenir ne lui fait pas peur, le succes lui est assure. G B

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6899 MICHAEL DENNIS CONROY Elora, Ont. Mike's hometown is Elora, Ontario, a small town a few miles north of Guelph, Where class. he attended Notre Dame Loretto High School before entering RMC in the fall of 1962. Mike's pleasant personality and ability have won him the respect of many friends in our Mike has a fair ability in athletics Cfor a little fat manl, and, until a badly broken leg in his second year laid him up. he was on the rep Football Team. He annually terrorized Mike has a fair ability in athletics ffor a little fat many, and, until a badly broken leg in his second year laid him up, he was on the rep Fooeball Team. He annually terrorized the opposition with a lacrosse stick during the fall intramural season and with a yellow ball in the 6977 GERALD YVILLIAM GEORGE COOPER Winnipeg, Man. Gerry's life seems to be directed toward the achievement of a universal education. winter water-polo games. Under close examination Mike would probably deny that he was a super-star in atheltics, whach is perfectly true. He is, however, what Chief Pitt's 'torture team' is striving to produce: An above-average athlete with a will to win, Cor, as we like to think of him, an above average thirst with a will to wet itselfl. Besides doing well at the College, he has succeeded with the RCN. On his second year cruise to Hawaii Mike was the Cadet Captain of St. Therese. His third summer saw him fighting his way up the coast of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island in a 'bird' boat and then down to Bermuda aborad HMCS Nipigon. This year he picked up three bars as DXCSI. of 'Tree' Squadron and again has performed well. No problems M.D. Although his first experience was obtained in Moncton, N.B., in September 1944, he has since been finding life gradually brighter with the discovery of IVinnipcg, Victoria and sunny Kingston. This young man has not, however, limited his education to a cross-Canada tour, he has also had a taste of the English educational system, one of the inherent benefits of having an Air Force father. A built-in interest in the RCAF, plus some masochistic tendencies Cnot related to sexl, induced Gerry to obtain his college education in the Canadian Services Colleges as a stepping stone to a life in the Air Force. Thus, our hero left the bald prairies for the wooded slopes of Royal Roads. Two years of this environment proved sufficient, and he suddenly appeared at the door of R.M.C., the same door that will release him with a degree in Mechanical En- gineering and a commission in the RCAI7 f plus enough money to pay for his new Mustang. The class of '66 wishes Gerry the best of luck as either an aeronautical-engineering officer or as a money-earning civilian. D. D. S. Their Merit. At RMC, Yvon distinguished himself in various ways - from winning the Recruit Boxing Competition to acting as Beverage Supply Officer for the class. Except for getting up 6900 JOSEPH YVON LOUIS COTE Montreal, P.Q. Although born in Montreal, Yvon, following true navy tradition, was raised in Halifax. High School was spent in Quebec City, where Yvon also fell for the propaganda of On 6754 Saint Donatl Connais pas! fvous ne faites certainement pas de skil. C'est tout de meme dans ce charmant petit village quiest ne Michel, Ie 9 juillet, 1944. Michel est un type bien tranquille dont le travail passe souvent inapercu. Il est cepend- ant a son meilleur sur les terrain de tennis ou de patinoire. ll excelle surtout au hockey. Meme at the ungodly hour of eight or nine fone of the penalties for being a scientistl, he enioys all of the college QCIIYIUCS. In fact, even his free time is spent in the college, most of it on the other side of the Square, courting the Boss's daughter. In academics, Yvon is one of the in-betweens lGen Sci typesl, but he has successfully presented an artsman's image bv smoking a pipe, sleeping through classes, and frequenting the art's table. Being one of the keen navy types the won the sword in his second-year summerl, Yvon plans to make a future in submarines. His casual, amiable attitude and fine sense of humour will stand him in good stead: lots of luck, fella. V.F. MICHEL COUTU Saint Donat, P.Q. s'il ne compte pas ei chaque partie, les adversaires ne peuvent l'ignorer, car il est excellent bousculeur . C'est le policier de la Golden Dust Line egalement connue sous le nom de la Black Line . Michel sortira cette annee diplome en genie electrique. A ses heures, suivant les traces de son pete, il pratique le metier d'electricien. Son petit poste de radio est un vrai chef d'oeuvre, preuve de ses talents. Nous souhaitons tous Ei Michel beaucoup de succes dans sa carriere de pilote de l'A.R.C. the RCAF. 6979 VVILLIAM SEYMOUR CROWELL Trenton, Ont. In the year 1943, a young half-breed emerged into the world. Little did his parents realize that he would rise to the peerage of cadethood and a commission as a navigator in As a young brave, Seymour travelled the circuits - service route - covering Canada K! wwe' from the East Coast to Ontario, where he now makes his home. After thrashing through romance and books, Seymour took the plunge and entered ROTP via Royal Roads, where he distinguished himself in academics and military. He returned home - to the confining walls of RMC after the regular two-year tour, choosing to enter Chemical Engineering and 'bottling' at RMC. In the fourth year, he ran an efficient section as CSC, whilst managing to while away many a pleasant hour with his future wife. He also managed time to lead his squadron to victory in volleyball and basketball. Good luck in the future, Seymour, but be careful or you may not be able to afford the married state. WV.B.M.

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Q ii... X G? P' 0 6985 jOSHUA PATRICK EARLE Warwick, England Here we have probably the only cadet in the history of R.M.C. to become almost a legend in his own time by sitting on the guardhouse- roof in scarlets on Ex-Cadet weekend, to cheer on the ex-cadets as they returned from the Arch. josh, who swears that he is a career officer, began his navy life as a cadet at Haileybury and the Imperial Service College in England. He came to Canada in 1961 for the express purpose of joining the Navy, his main interest being submarines, he is hoping that the navy will give him submarine service after graduation and completion of pre-fleet training. XVhat does j. P. do to keep busy? Well, how about the slim, white piece of wood with the cork handle at one end? Any Seniors who made it to church this year surely remember that. josh, by gosh, iust as he was at Royal Roads, was our choir director, CWCMCP7. Speaking of Roads, do I have to say it? Duty Bugliwg, lest we forget!! But that is a story in itself, isn't it? As for academics, josh is an artsman in Politics and Economics. His free time is spent with the Glee Club, fencing, O.C.U., all of which keep him busy, to say nothing of the continued tradition of Duty Bugling. How does the old saying go? No peace for the wicked, or for josh Earle. P, D, S, 690+ IIOHN GARVIN EASSON Ottawa, Ont. lf nothing else, john will be remembered at R..ll.C. for his striking resemblance to Hugh Hefner - if it is possible to imagine Hugh Hefner playing floor hockey. After many an hour of camp reflections on his five years in the blackboard iungles of the Ottawa School system, he selected R.M.C. as the best place to fully realize his talents. Driving the body through three hard years of Mechanical Fngineering, john finally managed to reach fourth year, when he was really able to display his talents, after all, not many cadets have the ability to reproduce from memory the entirety of a monopoly board! Undecided yet as to his long-range plans, which run from First Phase Troop Leader at the RCAC School, to Australian surfboard instructor, john will nevertheless put a froth on any obstacle in his path. Rewarded by R.Al.C. for his efforts with the position of CSTO of -1 Squadron, and by the Armoured Corps with a military proficiency badge and a three- year, ail-expense-paid, vacation in liurope, john hopes to climax his totally successful efforts by capturing some little Heidi who must be already breathless with anticipation. No matter what he does,'lFess' is, and will continue to be a winner and we wish him the best of luck for many years to come. D,j,S, 6986 ROBERT GEORGE YVAYNIQ ICBIQRLIC Fort Qu Appelle, Sask Bob was born in 19-H in the Saskatchewan town of Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. He will readily inform anyone who has never heard of the place that it is the tourist capital of Canada. At the tender age of seventeen years, Bob saw the film On Their Merit and was soon on his way to Royal Roads. During his two years there his numerous pranks kept the whole lVing wondering what was coming next. Upon his arrival at R.Nl.C., Bob entered the Chemical lingineering field, where he has shown a remarkable ability to write strange computer programs. On the athletic side, Bob has been active in squadron football and '1starred in the B hockey league. Zeb had the good fortune of being stationed,in Germany for his third summer of training. VVhile there, he soaked up knowledge of the Armament branch and also did a lot of touring, one of the most memorable trips being to London, England. Best of luck in the future, Bob! 6987 ERNEST RONALD ICLSON Calgary, Alta. Young Ronald spent his first two years at Royal Roads learning how to play rugby and how to get along with girls: we know how well he can play rugby, but are still DUI sure about the other activity. In fact, so uncertain were we, that we have been coaching the youngster, naturally, with such friendly advice, he has come along fine. For most of this third and fourth years, Ron spent his spare hours in London-an excessive distance to travel in our eyes. Still, the grip is firm and all we can do is to wish him the best of luck in marriage. At least it may now be said that Ron has a life-time membership in the Tatoo lfVeight Chuckers Society. As Ron couldiit get in the Navy, he did the next best thing and became an E.S.O. in the Air Force. lVe shall all sleep better knowing that Ron is flying, keeping our country safe from aggression. joking aside, best of luck Ron in both your careers. B.T.M. 6808 TERRIQNCIZ jOSEPH ICNRIGHT Elliott Lake, Ont In the famous Ottawa Valley Cat Renfrew! on March 23, 1943, Terry got his first glimpse of the world which he was one day to so successfully conquer by graduating from R.lll.C. with top marks in Chemical lingineering. ln a few months McGill will also honour this ambitious young man, for he goes there next year to study for his master's degree. In his younger days Terry was famous for his achievements as a member of both the Renfrew Collegiate and the Canadian Bisley Rifle Teams. Today you can still see him trudging over to the range to shoot another top target as a member of the R.lVl.C. Pistol Team. Being born in the wilds of Renfrew country and raised on a farm, Terry naturally took to hunting and fishing. Maybe he learned something from the French-Canadian girls during the three years he attended C.M.R. To round out his athletic program, he plays hockey and football. Terry is a member of RCEME and as such has spent most of his summers in Kingston, acquiring a great fondness for this beautiful city. Obviously the desert plains of Borden, where lie spent one summer, didn't capture his heart. E.C.H.