Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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'fs -qw-Q! SEAN LAFLEUR It used to be that we thought of Sean as a hard-working, serious guy. He completed elementary school very commendably, but with great ease. It was then time for high school. Sean knew he needed a challenge, and so he quite rightly chose Selwyn House School for his secondary education. As expected, Selwyn was no more difficult. He needed new challenges and experiences to fulfill his curious young mind. It was around grade nine when we began to recognize Sean's innate desire for the spiritual and physical company of females. And so it happened that Sean developed a gracious charm and reputation amongst many lovely little Westmount girls. Things didn't stop there for Sean. In grade 10, he established himself as a strong debater and public speakerg in grade 11, Sean became a prefect, and later captain of the squash team. We find it unnecessary to further explore Sean's achievements, for they really mean nothing when we look at Sean as a person. He is a friend with a caring and willing heart, which often leads him into decisions and circumstances which really do not appeal to him. And so it used to be that Sean was a hard-working serious guy. He still is, but now he has become a very good friend to some, and a satisfied person within himself. -Alex DAVID MILLER Name: David Miller Age: 17 Height: 6'. 0 Weight: 160 pounds Eyes: Green Alias: Worry-wart, schlitz, Budwiser, Mutt. Previous Arrests: Late assignments with prizewinning original excusesg Over-indulgence in physicsg mathematical neglectg deadline extention negotiations: mass worrying. David is a peculiar example of the species Homo Trepious sed Turbious, and although he is unique in his representation of this group at S.H.S. tthank Godj, the current condition of this institution clearly reflects the five year presence of this disturbance. -D.L.B. 'I can see you in the morning when you go to school Don't forget your books, you know you've got to learn the golden rule, Teacher tells you stop your play and get on with your work! -Supertramp -D.W. EDWARD NASH 'How long, how long, in infinite Pursuit Of This and That endeavour and dispute? Better be merry with the fruitful Grape. Than sadden after none, or bitter, Fruit. -Edward Fitzgerald Grade eleven has been by far my best and happiest year of my seven at Selwyn House. Maybe it's because I was involved on more sports teams maybe it's because I par- ticipated in more extracurricular activities or perhaps it's my higher academic results then again, though it was great to be at S.H.S., it could be because this is my last year! 21

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71 P? STEPHEN KOHNER 'No man is an Iland, intire of itselfeg every man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine! -John Donne. You know, I've really enjoyed my five years here: the students, teachers, the food, and all the good times. There are so many people to thank, but alas, not enough space. Best of luck to the graduating class of 1980 and those who are left behind to graduate in the years to come. Philosophical Message: Do not follow where the path leads, rather go where there is no path and leave a trail. 'You ask: 'What is our aim?' I can answer in one word: 'Victoryl' Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be: for without victory there is no survival.' -Sir Winston Churchill By the way, did I ever tell you the joke about ? EUGENE KOVALIK 'O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring! -Walt Whitman DAMON KUTTEN Needless to say, I learned a lot in my eleven years at S.H.S. l learned some things more than othersg but it's hard to get really excited about academics. Even the most ex- cruciating exams just fade away. What I will remember of my school years, though, and what I enjoyed and hated most, was the aura of the school itself. That vicious brat in grade three, that funny math teacher in grade eight, that toilet I broke in grade five and worried about for weeks: all this gives a true impression of school life - in later years, the furtively observed idiosyncracies of my classmates. I hope everyone enjoys himself when I'm gone. I I 4 P

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MAX PLOYING l've been at Selwyn House for five years now and ironically, it's gone very fast. l've enjoyed the school and made a lot of good friends, but it really is time to move on! Having endured people pulling my tie continually and cracking the worst Swedish jokes l've ever heard, I've still managed to keep my cool. If it hadn't been for Protein, Soy Lecithin Granules, Skim Milk Powder, Brewer's Yeast, Carobe, Milk, and a Raw Egg, I never would have survived Selwyn House. I'm sailing away Set an open course for the virgin sea For I've got to be free Free to face the life that's ahead of me I look to the sea Reflections in the waves spark my memory Some happy, some sad I think of childhood friends And the dreams we had -Styx NICHOLAS RIDEOUT Nick Rideout first came to Selwyn House in Grade two and was instantly famous for his shock of red hair as well as his violent instincts. Unfortunately, for us, a few short years later - grade five - he left for England, where, he has reported, the beer stinks. And then in grade eight, to our joy - and amusement - he returned, again winning instant fame when he asked in math class, Has anyone seen my rubber feraserJ? And for the next four years, he continued to impress us - mostly with his killer, animalistic instincts, usually surfacing during games. This year, to cap it all, he was named Captain of the defensive team in Senior Football, where, countless times, he stopped advancing players through sheer viciousness Knot to mention his uglinessj. And now, it is time to say ciao, au revoir, see ya, but hopefully, never goodbye. -A Friend