Pictures from Andy's School Assemblies

I did join track in grade 9, and participated every year. This shot is from 1988 when I was 2nd in London (out of 3 runners!) in the 110M Hurdles.

Laurier Track & Field 1989. I am up front, 4th from right. Track was so much fun: guys & girls on the same team, and no cuts (if you go to practice)

Laurier Football Team 1988. My final year. In 1987, we lost the championship. 1988 we went undefeated, only to lose in the semi-finals. I am top left.

Football 1988, with my brother Jason. After not trying out in grade 10, I finally got involved in football in my last 2 years of HS.

Striking a Pose, in Grade 12. As part of my football rookie initiation, I had to perform a bodybuilding show in the caf, showing off my 135 Ibs!

Laurier 1987-88 Student Council, my first year on council. I went to the meeting by myself, met Stu, which led to my career ... and this webpage!

After meeting Stu through student council, we became friends by helping run a leadership conference. Here is our "OSSSA" '88 Committee

Student Council Exec '89, I am the president, with VP Derek, Principal Mr. Hodgson, secretary Michelle, Advisor Mr. Ritchie & Activities Director Stu

"Stu" and I on stage in '93. Stu asked me to help him with a speech for students in Dec.'91. We were paid in doughnuts! We traveled together till '98

My Wedding Party, 1998, around my best man Alf's 1967 Mustang. I went to high school with all 5 of these guys.

From 1990, My brother Jason, his friend Tom, & my brother's 1969 Mach 1 Mustang

"The Laurier Gang, 1992". My gang of friends, from high school, taken 3 years after grad. Friends & Education are the 2 great rewards of school!

Brendan Shannahan, hockey Olympic Gold Medalist, with Lori in my gr. 11 yearbook. Brendan "Dared to Care" and let himself get "sold" to raise $.

Grade 9 Yearbook Page, '84. The large picture is my Math class with Ozzy and I, while my head shot is bottom right

My Yearbook page, grade 10, 1985. Note that my future speaking partner Stu Saunders & my best man Alphonse Schleihauf are on my grades 9-11 pages!

My Yearbook page, grade 11, 1986, bottom right.

My yearbook page, Grade 12, 1987. In Ontario, Canada, students went to grade 13. I did not bother doing the grad gown as I knew I would return.