Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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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

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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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1, fi. 'AJ ANAND SAHAI How many guys do you know who can stroll into a room full of depressed spirits and cheer them all up in five minutes with a mere smile or pleasant laugh? None? well, then you don't know Anand. His ever-present cheery humour and goodwill will be drastically missed in the tired halls of Selwyn House. Anand is one of those people who represent a standard of class. We'll all remember him for his exploits in his twelve cylinder Jaguar or his Mercedes, his Lacoste shopping sprees at Holt Renfrew and his nine-handicap at the Royal Montreal. He'll definitely be missed, but the next time you're down and troubled, and ya need a helping hand, you'll hear a familiar happy chuckle and you'll turn in expectance, and he'll be there. Are you crying yet? Zeeeeeeeeeeeeeez ... -T,I, JIM SEATON Brevity is the soul of wit . Everyone knows that. People also know that I am not very witty. I suppose that I could say that I've enjoyed every minute of my seven years at Selwyn, but that would be a lie. I could also tell you that I was always well liked by teachers because I did my homework meticulously. Unfortunately, that would be another 'untruth'. On the other hand, I might say that the people I liked the most this past year were the guys in my grade, the grade ones and twos, yes, you Derek and company trying to sneak inside, and especially George, Pat, and Nina in the kitchen. Thanks for making my life a little more bearable. One parting thought: Maybe someday I'll come back and REALLY fry the motors in the Physics lab. One more thought: Old friend, I remember you... You used to take me fishing down by the wishing well, One day you threw a wish in, and we listened while it fell, And you made a wish ...' When the years are heavy, and my heart is growing cold, Well I wish when the evening comes that therelll always be Some old friend who'll miss me too -Chris de Burgh So now I'll leave you. Good luck friends. Adios a todos! CLIVE SPIEGEL During his eleven-year sojourn at Selwyn House, Clive has managed to acquire some fine credits to his name. Over the many years at the school, he has been involved in many school activities, including being skip of the curling team, a member of the chess club, manual training club, MOON staff, archivist on the yearbook staff, and so on This year Clive produced the grad play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and also starred as the imcomparable Lady Bracknell. Clive is best-known for his seven-year-old brief case, which he has now donated to the Smithsonian, as well as being the only eleven year veteran of the school to be in the same form room as Damon Kutten for ten consecutive years. We will all certainly remember Clive, not only for his accomplishments at the school, but also for being the only graduate ever to read Shakespeare voluntarily. I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit, touch it and the bloom is gone. -Lady Bracknell from Oscar Wilde's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ERNEST