Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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TIP' GEOFFREY SKINNER Geoffrey has been in Selwyn House for five years and in that period he has dis- tinguished as no other student can. No, he's not the all-round sportsjock or the class brain: instead he's a totally different brand of stand-out. In his early years he was notorious for his wonderful spelling and screaming ubock bock bleep a duck in the library. Then as he became more and more familiar with the ways of the school. he began to sing rock tunes in the halls, and going beserk. ldon't ever ask him how you spell reliefl. and this year he even helped to compose an original tune with some interesting lyrics, with his electric harmone: Private School Blues His beserk behaviour has overflowed everywhere. especially in math class: to date he has been in three wrestling matches with Mr. Rennie. and lost all of them. ln fact. Geoffrey has always been a great refreshment for other students who have been in his classes. Aside from having a good time , he has played on the squash team, involved himself CONSCIENTIOUSLY as Yearbook photographer, and risen to the fore of the debating scene. We're all sure that Geoffrey will mend some ofhis ways as he enters some learned institution. but we can say for certain that he will still be having a ripping good time. BRUCE WILLIAMS lt's been nine years now since Bruce first enlightened the realms of 95 Cote St. Antoine Road. During that time, he has participated in various activities, but since we can't talk about anything else, we'll now list them for you. He began his active life as an avid member of the choir during his first five years here. Later. in grade ten. he even had the honour of being made editor of the EXAMINER and kept up the paper's high reputation. During his final three years, he was an active student librarian. with all these necessary activities done by one person, what will the school do without him? The Human Race is in the best condition when it has the greatest degree of liberty. Dante CONSTANTINE ZARIFI Ambition: Star motorcyclist for Team Triumph. Probable Destination: Water boy for Team B.S.A. Activities: Yearbook. Sundry, other rubbish. Pet Peeves: Honda, David Bowie. lhomelwork, English term papers. We need a god down here. A man to lead us children: Take us from the valley of fear, Make the lights shine down on us: Show us the road to go. Help us survive, make us arrive: Teach us what we need to know. Bee Gees Wind ofChange

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JUNIOR SCHOOL REPORT 4 ., ' During the school year '76!'77, the universe for Gr-ades,-1-tqjlgsontinued to expand. As the final days draw upon us, we look at RAGGEDY ANN characters who have grown out of their desks and their pants. The security of a Selwyn House year behind them has turned new boys into old boys, and the number of 'whys, hows, and whens' are a constant reminder to the staff that the learning process has no end: and that young minds and the eternal questions are contributing to their own immortality. The thought is both humbling and a source ofjoy. One hundred and eighty six have given one hundred boys strengthened reading, writing and arithmetical skills, - more confidence in a tongue not their own, - artistic endeavour, - athletic prowess and valued friendships. They have realised that in a community life is better when one learns to give as well as take: the occasional sadness at not being chosen first which heightens the happiness when one is. One or two, especially in Grade 4 have learned that one's own company can be a calming and warming experience. In Grade 1 the year has seen our babies become very definite person- alities. The effects of this year will be life: and, hopefully, they have been both happy and positive. Pat Marsh Q if is U-Q '47 35