Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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DUNCAN BAIRD Rather than to sacrifice this ink in the questionable cause of self- celebration, I humbly offer it as follows - To Mike, Ali, Clive, Glen, Steve, David, Lawrence, and Chris of THE IM- PORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST in congratulations and thanks for a great show, And to D.M. and D.W., co-founders of Phase 5 and origional authors of this grad note, whose material was so tyrannically overthrown in favour of this: I woke up this morning Don't believe what I saw A hundred billion bottles Washed up on the shore Seems I'm not alone in being alone -The Police GARTH BARRIERE A Selwyn House student for ten years, but no academic prizes or athletic trophies. This small, white space is my only mark. CONFUSION An unexplainable hurt Being a star in an empty World! -MY ode to Selwyn House Farewell. RALPH BEAVERIDGE I was afraid of Ralph in grade seven. I once told him he was stupid and he picked me up by the chin and pushed my face through a wall. But that was obviously my fault. I was a jerk to be afraid of Ralph because he was, is, a friendly guy. In five years at Selwyn, he never tried to hate anybody. Then again, think of the many defensive linesmen Ralph has blown over playing snap for the best high school offence in Montreal. Think of the heads he's dented with the bodies of the op- position in hockey, playing with a questionable style, but 200070 effort. But Ralph is the extreme epitome of the underrated person. No noise or complaining, just effort. Grad notes are supposed to be about your complete life at Selwyn, I would like to say something about the grade eleven Ralph: in my books, your car is fine. It moves, and 80070 of the time is loaded with girls! -A fellow No. 6. I5

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'.'F 'X xx- WS.,-f JOSHUA ALBERT Here we go again! Why am I always first? I don't mind being first in math, but being first for French orals bothers me. Well, since this is the first grad note you will read tif you're normal and start at the beginningj I had better make it good. Since landing at Selwyn House in grade eight, I have been trying to do two things: to stay out of trouble and to destroy the myth that I am English. I have, to an extent, succeeded in both endeavours and, of course, many others as well. I might re-visit the school in five years, and, who knows, I might even become an engineer. I will probably still be listening to Led Zeppelin. Well, I have to ramble on: it's time for me to go. ALI T. ARGUN Well, I've been here for five years and now, it's time to go. I leave this place with mixed feelings, really. There have been some good times, and, more often than not, there have been some bad ones. But, l'll leave those behind me because I know what's waiting for me outside these walls. Still, I can't help but wonder how I would feel at this very moment had I gone to a different school. I stand up for my pride I don't wanna be just like anyone In this world I cannot hide I must finish what I have begun Got a picture in my mind Of the way that I wanna be I'm doin' what I feel is right l'm ready ifl need to fight And l'm on my way. -Foreigner Many thanks to S.K., M.D., M.D.B., C.G., and J.B. who were always there. Here's wishing all my fellow graduates, and all the rest of you staying behind, the best possible success in the future. CHARLES MAPPIN Charles, or Chuckles, has been at Selwyn House for eleven years - it's a long time to be at one place for ten months out of twelve. l must admit that he is one of the few who has survived the full eleven years - without cracking up once. lt's really hard to write anything about Charles since he was a very quiet individual and since this is a rush job because he didn't bother writing his grad note. When I think of Chuckles, nothing comes to mind except a smile - one reaching from one eye to the other. One great achievement of his was in grade eleven when he joined Mr. Reid's club - a kick in the rear. Next year he ventures off to Brebeuf. Charles, good luck and I hope you keep your sanity and your smile! -a friend

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GREGORY CLARKE There are many things one could say after spending eight years at Selwyn House, but most of them would be unsuitable for printing. CHRISTOPHER CREIGHTON Passing Thought: Let's all move one place on. Favorite Quotation: Where shall I begin, please your Majesty? he asked. Begin at the beginning, the king said, gravely, And go on till you come to the end: then stop. DAVID W.H. DALY 'Don't get depressed when you read in the press About world revolution and social unrest Try not to panic when you switch on the news And see crooked politicians and the unemployment queus lt's only life - it's really fine So don't you believe all you read in the headlines Live life see it through Carry on - it's all you can do You gotta live life for yourself Can't live life for anyone else You gotta live life, that's all you do Nobody gonna live their life for you So long Selly! -R.D. Davies 1The Kinksj -Lewis Carroll