Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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JOHN SHEARSON During his stay at Selly, John - the man with the permatan - has made his mark on everything he has done. Unluckily, like his sly smile, that can't be erased. An avid patron of Pumphouse, Inc., and exclusive member of the tan- ning tub, Flytrap has proven himself to be a true fun-seeker extraordinaire. Johnny has transformed from a caterpillar into a real social butterfly, floating from scene to scene with admirable self-assurance Ulm not vain where's a mirrorll. He brightens any situation with his silly comments and inane quips, making his presence known tnotorious?J. Whether sauntering down to Oxford's for Nick'sl, scragging W.T., or invading A.H's, K.I-l's, or L.C's, the year has been interesting. John has proven true to our motto: You can't take it with you, so go for it now! Take care, Venus, and we'll meet halfway in Winnipeg. DAVID SKINNER Dave's role in school affairs this past year could be summed up by the fact that it was proposed that he should have his own secretary. Minor temper tan- trums aside, young Dave rode smoothly over the criticism and abuse which in- variably follows achievers such as he. To name off his various achievements, consequently, would be time consuming if not furthering invitations for abuse. Better to reveal the aspects of Dave Skinner which he will surely be better remembered for: his unbelievable tongue, his debut at the E.C.S. Fashion Show, his proneness to teacher lecturing, his silent but off-the-wall comments made at assembly, his insane method of dancing, his height complex. These are only a few of Dave's little-seen qualities, but they are the things which made Dave more than just your average head prefect. But then again, how average can a head prefect be? R.I,S., gone but not forgotten.

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GERARD REUSING After an absence of half a year, during which he was busy starting revolutions in Mexico under the guise of receiving an education, Jerry turned up bright and shining in the IIB classroom during January, and immediately distinguished himself by turning his critical essay on time, turning his classmates green with envy. Jerry regaled us all at lunch with stories of his adventures with Pancho Villa, which made the Selwyn House dining room look civilized by comparison. Apart from wielding a racquet on the playing courts, Jerry was wise enough to limit his activities to getting back in tune with Selly. Good luck, old man! His friends PAUL SADER When I first arrived here at Selwyn House in grade seven, I was both excited and scared to a certain extent, I had been introduced into a new and different environment and was not sure whether or not I would feel comfortable in it. Luckily for me I was surrounded, as I very soon found out, by a truly great bunch of guys, all of whom would be willing to lend a helping hand at any time. However, as time passed I looked more and more forward to leaving Selwyn, probably because I grew tired of the same day-to-day routine. Now that that time has finally come I wish that I could stay just a little longer. l'll miss playing soccer, hockey, and even getting bashed in rugby tit may be a crazy sport, but it's fun!J. I'll also miss all the good times I've had, there have been a lot of them, but, most of all, I'll miss all of the guys that have made these past five years terrific. Thanks to all and good luck wherever you may end up, it has really been great!

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DEN IS STEVENS Life at Selwyn, no matter what you've been led to believe, is less than exciting. However, it does have its peculiarities. One of the oddities is Denis. Dan, as he is affectionately called, is the type of guy one has to admire for he makes few if any mistakes the could have even been head prefectll. In spite of this, he has been a constant source of entertainment throughout the year. His personal brand of levity has touched many classes fPhillis' and Loomis' come especially to mindl and many of the teachers will have a guarded spot in their hearts for him. But Dan does not limit himself to this type of activity. Besides being a responsible prefect, he has achieved all sorts of academic prizes, been literary editor for the yearbook, and is a talented essay writer ll heard he writes poems tooll. Athletically, Dan's greatness has yet to have been appreciated. However, we still like him, nevertheless. Best of Luck! - Bax et al. JONATHAN TORIANI Torro, the South African wildebeeste, has been with us for three years. His friendly smile dazzles opponents on the tennis courts, which is probably why he has won his share of games. In spite of the fact that he sometimes leaves a tennis racquet handle sticking out at dangerous angles for grandfatherly staff members to trip over, his profuse apologies in such cases have been more than enough for him to be forgiven. A good guy all around. Keep up the good work, Torro! E.C.E. TIMOTHY UTTING I always thought that when it came time to write my grad note I would have something terribly profound to say about my stay at Selwyn House. Un- fortunately, I am at a loss for a clever phrase or some original statement about my experiences. l would, however, like to thank those people I've met while at Selwyn for their participation in this comedy we call High school. I have benefited from the teachings of both teachers and coaches during my seven year metamorphosis. I am especially grateful for the friends that have come and gone and for those who have survived all the years, for these l give thanksg Comrade Bethune, Dr. Spock, Vimmer, Dan, Stentor, Chippy, Boogis Shoes, Sko, Lips, Boots, Fard, Pack, Slopie, Singe, Bob Rocks, The General, Slave, Cradle Robber, Sab, George, Spike, Curve, Bax, Bink, Homer, Ben, Forster, .l.C., Rain Maker, Hick, Stick, Studley, Yopec, Santi, Nikima, Berger Beast, Packman. 25