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I hope my classmates will forgive this vanity but, for the last few years, I have written occasional columns for the Halifax Herald mostly with a nostalgic theme. Since we're all the same age I'm sure we have shared experiences about growing up in Halifax. Although many of these recollections pre-date high school perhaps they'll stir some memories for you.
Frank Cameron

Aug. 25, 2004

Frank Cameron was the king of DJs when we were kids. I wrote this story to acknowledge his retirement. Frank has proved fairly resilient and has returned to the turntable, spinning tunes on Seaside FM in Eastern Passage.
World Series Decline

Oct. 26, 2004

Here's me at my most anal. I love baseball but hate what it has become.
Twin Cities Curling Bonspiel

Mar. 27, 2006

I learned to curl in grade 10 as a member of the QEH Curling Club, thanks to the efforts of Robin Wilbur and others. I use this more than anything else I learned at QEH. The first time I curled in the Twin Cities I played with my dad. The last time I curled in it I played with my son. I like that.
Maintaining My Marbles

June 1, 2007

The Lee boys mentioned in this article included the Class of 71's own Herbert who showed an enthusiastic entrepreneurial spirit even in elementary school.
The Man Who Wasn't There

July 13, 2007

I know this column sounds a bit snarky but I was disappointed that the committee would ask for volunteers and then not take advantage of them.
My First Road Block

Aug. 5, 2007

Many people from the Class of '71 may have known the three boys who were shot.
Road Trip

Oct. 2, 2007

Greg Snow, Wilson King, Bruce Murphy, Barrie Croft, and Jack Carroll, 71ers all, were among the ones who made that regular swing south of the border with me.
Glass from the Past

May 10, 2008

Of course by the time we got to QEH Ken Lee, Ted Migas and I had ceased those immature burping contests. Well, they did, at least.
Returning to my Water Roots

June 8, 2008

Since most of us QEers were pennisula dwellers I imagine most of us have dipped a toe in the surrounding waters at one time or another.
No Scents Nonsense

Dec. 24, 2008

Now tell us, ladies, did it really matter what we smelled like?