St Johns Ravenscourt School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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GREG HILL: Ivan, our strongman prefect, who hails from Thompson, never failed to make it as public relations man between S.J.R. and B.H. Greg muscled his way through two years of senior football, hockey, physics, and chem. Greg’s literary know¬ ledge can be summed up in these words, Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” I’m in the can you boob.” Greg’s ambition is to be a D.J., and his contagious spirit and friendly personality will most certainly help him to carry it off. Beast, a real angel, was liked by all and added much to the school; 200 lbs. to be exact. (Jice-CafltaiM BOB DUNSTAN: The Rocky — Big A1 feud continu ed this year. Rocky is still alive, which is a wonder considering Big Al’s contacts in the Oak Lake Mafia. Bob has starred in cross-country for four years, and after warming up for four or five miles he played soccer. Bob’s secret ambition is to become a track star, and as he is a hard worker he’ll keep running until he makes it. Bob was vice-Captain of the school and finished first in the now famous walkathon of 35 miles for Share Canada. 11

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Ed % eu School Ccrftm ' i ' Refod As I write this report, I am looking after Lower School Study, one of the duties of the Captain when the master on duty is absent. I wonder what the school will be like when they are in grade XII. I am sure that I would have a hard time recognizing it if it continues to change as fast as it has in the last three years. In that time S.J.R. has changed immensely, both outwardly and inwardly. Outwardly we have a new Lower School, and an indoor rink which has perhaps the largest indoor ice surface in North America. Inwardly, we have more board¬ ers than ever before, and more facilities to accommodate them. It would take much more space to list all the changes,but this isn’t necessary as long as S.J.R. boys realize one thing. The boys of Ravenscourt have an opportunity in S.J.R. which I doubt few schools can offer, and I predirt this opportunity will become much greater in the future. For this reason I think S.J.R. is going to become one of the finest private schools in Canada in the next few years, if it isn’t already. To have been a student of such a school should make anyone proud. In concluding I wish S.J.R. and its students the best of luck in the years to come.

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DAVID BLACK: Dave has the distinction of breaking a leg while doing up a ski-boot, and his other claim to fame is his collection of Hay- boys. As an unofficial librarian of the sixth Dave is often heard saying, Well, can I have it back when you’re finished with it?” Blackwater has played senior soc¬ cer and basketball. Dave’s am¬ bition is to become an architect; his specialty — clubs. JOHN MacDONALD: Jolty was one of the most pop¬ ular boys in the sixth. He played senior football, rolled about the volleyball court, and spent the rest of his time gasping up and down the stairs to and from the smoking room. John’s ambition is to be a bartender, and his ulti¬ mate fate is to be a bar, and his favorite saying is, Pass the food. ” JOHN MacBETH: Macbeth, Macbeth, beware Macbeth.” Flip had the starring role in senior soccer for three years, as well as being a super¬ speedster in track. John was one of the more active day-boys who, as a prefect, bothered no one unduly except Wiswell. Equipped with his contageous enthusiasm John is bound to be a success, and we wish him the best of luck. HELMUT VERGES: Helmut’s trademark, his pleas¬ ant laugh, could frequently be heard echoing through the halls in response to Mr. McLeod’s wit. Verge failed to make right guard in football, but was always in the pit of things anyway, having held a R.R. scholarship played basket¬ ball for two years. Verge has no ambition and we feel he’ll succeed. ED ORTON: This year Ed came into board¬ ing and set the whole school back on its heels. Before Ed’s annual injury, he was a regular on the senior football and always came through in the clutch with key tackles. Ort, a R.R. scholar, played volleyball and basketball, acted in three plays, and served as literary editor for the Eagle. Ambition - electrical engineer. Probable destiny - a live wire. MARK DALLAS: Mark was a brilliant student and a fantastic athlete. The most popular guy in the sixth, his quick wit, and his incredible in¬ telligence never ceased to astound and sometimes scare those who had the privilege of seeing how Mark’s ideas compared with those of Plato, Newton, Socrates, Einstein, and McLeod. Because he was so much better than it, he had a rather jaundiced view of the world. Mark also edited the yearbook. 12