Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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I ,- , si wg, . . gs 'O 'li 4 .., 6 'i We SPS' 3, ,: .. Us ,X ibla-ss' e' ,gg P- ,,., is .iq .. ANDREW MACKAY ln his stay at Selly, Andy fthe lone survivor of 12 yearsj has disproven the legendary myth: prolonged exposure to Selwyn House has deranged his character only slightly. Sure he has his quirks, but all and all he has come through the trial of fire unscathed twell almostll. A-a-a-n-n-d-y, always in a cheery mood, brightens up any conversations with his jovialttj wit. He is sure to be constantly making his presence known QNatural Gas, Inc. strikes again!! Run for the fall- out shelterslj Powder hound and mogul muncher par excellence, Andy is also notorious for his animalistic tendencies on the competitive fields of football and rugby. Sayanora, Sarge, and see you at R.M.C. TEN-HUT! Dismissed, you cad, youl. MICHAEL MORDEN Over the eight years Michael has been at Selwyn, he has achieved greatness in the athletic, academic and social spectra. A prodigous soccer, squash, and rugby player, Spike this year was voted to the Sportman's Guild after having won many MVP awards over the years. Besides being a well-known athlete, Michael has proved his talents are not limited to sports, as he excelled in his academic en- deavours this year. fYes, even in Calculus a la Lumsdenlj Now it is time to say good-bye but happily for his friends, Michael will next year re-join us at Selwyn Grade 12 tMarianopolisl. Dan. TONY MUN R0 Tony has been at Selwyn for five years, and he graduates with fond memories of the school and his fellow students. Over the years, Tony has progressed from a shy outsider from Pointe Claire into an active participant in school fund-raising drives, grade ll pranks, and even some sports teams. Perhaps his greatest suc- cesses came in his senior year, as captain of the curling team, when he led the team to an undefeated record, and the best finish the school has had in this un- heralded sport. Next year, Tony is going up and over the hill , to Brebeuf, but he will always remember his stay at the foot of the hill , in the hallowed halls of selly.

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PHILIP LAPIN My impression of Selwyn House was formed originally that day six years ago when I came to write my entrance exams for grade seven. The first thing I remember was a sign on the gym equipment room door that said: Anyone walking in the gym with streetshoes will win a detention. Then as I was touring the library, I remember the first teacher I met: Mr. Varey. I canlt remember what he growled at me, but looking back, I think it was unintelligible. Well, the next few years weren't so bad as all that, in fact, I rather enjoyed them. I must admit, though, that the teachers have mellowed somewhat over the years. I can remember, several years back, for instance, when in a two year time span, we managed to scare off seven linguistics teachers and four English teachers: they sure don't make'em like they used to. Although, it would seem, that many things have changed, such as the food Qeven though I don't know what it changed intol, the teachers, the administrators and the courses, we're still not allowed to walk in the gym with our street shoes. Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond, cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education. -Mark Twain OPIE MAAG What can I say about Opie? He did none of it: football, rugby, hockey, tennis, golf, basketball, curling, photography, debating, woodworking, yearbook, Fourth Dimension, he even wrote essays that weren't close to being accepted for the Meighen contest. Opie epitomizes what we once revered as the renaissance teen. And apart from his intimate relationships with rabbits we know very little to help us understand him. After persistent, non-stop partying he astounded us all with his miraculous and exceptional appreciation for the sciences. His numerous successful attempts at confusing Loom astounded our calculus class and his catchy Wagarian expressions overwhelmed our vocabularies: nay spock, the horse impersonations, rubby, R and C's and skinhead. Until we meet at the great Gibeau's in the sky, Dar, Dar, S.V. and all those who still can't figure you out.

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ea .. A ,rf 75 rf' we .1' I , I 'REC' JOHN 0'BRIEN As I reflect on my years at Selwyn I-louse, I realize how very fortunate I have been to have experienced my first phase of life within such an opportune climate. Within the files of my mind, there exists an entity generally referred to as Selwyn House School, which is sub-divided into various categories: experience, friend- ship, education, and emotion. Over the years, the input into these files has been the quest for recognition in each of these areas. Fulfillment has come through relationships with teachers and students, with whom I have shared a great deal, and from whom I have learned even more. The possibility for my recognition has arisen as a result of a staff which has generously given of itself during and after school hours, and a group of students who are willing to learn, grow, and share. It is this atmosphere that is characteristic of Selwyn House for which I am most grateful. Thank you all, it was a great timeg now Iet's hit the Carb. Recall the previous pathways chosen Whose lengths we conquered at great cost Only miles , thought sleepy frost Move on from woods and waters frozen: Let not Ideal become hollow ghost. DAVID PASCAL Is the smile mischievous or evil? Dave has smiled his way through five years of Selwyn I-louse, though it took a lot of effort at times. Whether it be defending his honor in the classroom or showing his motivation on the sports field, Dave possessed an uncanny knack of annoying all authority figures around him. His acute laziness and amazing success at attracting females will certainly be remembered by all of his classmates, if not by the school itself. Basketball, football, rugby - Dave graduated from a sometime participant to a full time star. Those who remember his show of legs in the school play know that he is not just another pretty face.