Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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KARL STIEFENHOFER What is the last thing on my mind? l was ready to write Good, now I can do what I want to do, but then homework and dog pie struck me for some reason, in quick succession. But then I realized how stupid I had been. The last thing on my mind was always The last thing on my mind. Therefore, ac- cording to the law of infinite regression qwhich says it is illegal for anything to repeat infinitelyj, the last thing on my mind is The last thing on my mind. Oh, Bye. One day I called someone up and got the wrong number. I apologized profusely, but then realized just an apology was not enough. I offered some money as partial compensation and then threw in some stocks and bonds at the last minute. I thought I'd take a journey to Tibet to acquire wisdom, l could inform them of the truth, something money cannot buy. Naturally, they were still indignant, but were at least convinced of my sincerity ... - Steve Martin THOR VALDMANIS The grand entrance was made to the jungle in '75, There I stood without rations or canteen to find myself lost in the midst of hawks, fighting for a pathway to truth. As the dust lifted, the doves could be seen perched on their pedestals looking down below to where the ancient river through the timeless gorge of changes. In the windy halls of knowledge the clock ticked and ticked All the while, rules and theories were taught and then lost in the fury of competion. Wood, lead, paper, and metal contrived life's worthiest goal. While fields of green, patches of ice, and the comfort of foam all contributed to the physical aspect of life here. However, now in '81, it is over. Although strolls through the valley where umbrellas seem to be the fashion, playing with Alex and Lucy, and sitting back with Froastie, will most likely carry on, somehow they will not be as enjoyable. For a piece of me will always linger within the memories of Selly mates and the hot times we had. - LAT We are here for a good time, not a long time. So have a good time, 'cause the sun does not shine everyday. - Trooper ANDREW VIVIAN Now that you are here you realize that this little thing called a grad note is the toughest piece of writing you will do at Selwyn. Some cheat by using quotations. Others try to be amusing. Some write as if they were being released from bon- dage. How does one describe one's mixed emotions in so tiny a space? All I can say is that although my body leaves my spirit will remain behind. 27

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DAVID STEVENSON Perfection is summarized by this fine specimen of humanity. He's a prefect, he's on all the teams Iexcept wrestlingj, and his marks are disgustingly good. In fact, if he had freckles and an apple, he would be the perfect all-American Iignoring that he's Scottishl. And WE had the misfortune of having him in our grade. Just think of the influence this THING had on us lowly scum. Anyone that gets into an argument with him doesn't have a chance, since he's usually right. He's had experience in literally everything and can tear down anyone if they're wrong Qand usually doesl. However, inbetween his perpetual singing out of tune, and his wild and crazy social life, this apparently Good Boy finds the time to help his friends. All in all he has succeeded in thoroughly enraging all of us in his ability to participate in Everything and still keep up his image for at least highl. His Friends? Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. - Wilde PETER STEWART One of the fun things about Grade Eleven has been writing these grad notes. You never know what to say in these U7o '8cS P'o things. I could write about all the things I've accomplished or all the things I've enjoyed. I could say what a great guy I am, or list all the things l've won. But there just isn't enough space. Lhar, harl. But if I must say my parting words in one paragraph, I should say I've really enjoyed Selwyn House, and I don't know what they're going to do next year without our weekly scandals.

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LEADERSHIP WEEKEND FALL OF '80. 0