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Class of 1978 |
John Abbott College
New Brunswick Community College
The hockey team partying in yet another hockey tournament
Don't be afraid to start off small. Just dream big and you'll get there eventually.
Mr. Hemens
Red Deer College
Going to Zoom for coffee and fries.Friends and good times.
Going to school is a blast enjoy it while it's free!
Mr. Pelligrino
Mr. Nicholas
Algoma University
Sault College
Good friends gathering in the smoking area, always something happening in the gym.
Enjoy school as long as you can, once you're in the workforce it's never as much fun!
Wish I could fine Joanne Anger, Barb Gavin, Carolyn Wheeland, Sue Alexander, Lori Anderson and Colin Howells. Time goes fast, but the memories live!
John Abbott College
Concordia University
Jumping out of the x-room windows and sitting under the trees. The "French Side" was pretty good too! Hanging with my friends like John Blainey, Chris Ellis, Rick Nugent, Gordie and the gang! and all the others. It was a great time. This page has brought back many fond memories.
Enjoy these times ...They were great!!
Mrs. Morrison
Dr. Cato, All the Rest!
Concordia University
Band practice... we might have looked like nerds, but we were having the time of our lives!
Ever tried the "Royal Flush"? We'd flush all the toilets at the morning recess bell. Played havoc on the plumbing, not sure the pipes could stand the pressure after all these years!
Ms. Ship (later became Litvak)
I wish I'd known then, what I know now. I wouldn't have worried so much about tomorrow.
John Abbott College
Getting out
Don't think it is useless, continue your education for as long as you can. Trust me, it will come in handy.
John Abbott College
Concordia University
Just hanging out with friends.
Don't worry about tomorrow, just enjoy your stay today. If you think your having a good time now, wait until you finish school, that's when life really begins.
John Abbott College
L'Ecole Nationale D'Aeronautique
The camaraderie between teachers and students, Trojans Football, variety shows, back plaza pilgrimages, elimination 'death' frizbee games, snowball barrages over the roof to the French side, and all the great friends.
Stay in contact with all your friends and acquaintances. In the future it opens up great opportunities to be reunited in fun, work, and friendship. Plan a reunion! You would be amazed at the amount of fun you will have, the people you get to hook up with again - students and teachers. You will see that the spirit that once was does live again. Stay in school - helps with the career!
Rick Carter
John Hemens
'Doc' Samuels
John Abbott College
Saint Mary's University
Graduation time was special. I remember water pistol fights in the cafeteria...and the Yo-Yo gang!
John Abbott College
McGill University
Concordia University
John Abbott College
McMaster University
Hmm.. that's hard to pin-down. Playing Recorder in ol' Doc Sam's class. Going to the PB and the Residence for lunch. Waiting in the office to see Mr. Dore with Bob Bezner. Too many to pick from.
Work hard at something. Have fun. Try to stay in touch with your friends. Wear sunscreen.
I liked them all. The guidance councellor (name?) was a super nice man.
I sometimes hand with friends (Gordie, Rob Aucoin, Rathbone, Bruce Stevenson) from PC and we often talk about those days. Looking back it was an amazing time and a period of major change in my life. I didn't realize it then. The comments here are so cool. The names!
John Abbott College
Concordia University
Getting the hell out of there. Graduate.
Mrs. Young
The French side!
Stay in school because without an education these days it's horrible.
Madame Monblea
Mr Cato
I wish I knew then what I now know.
John Abbott College
Concordia University
One of my fondest memory was the '78 version of the P.C. Variety Show. We called ourselves The "Black-Light Robots". The group was made up of Francis Varge, Steve Rompala, and myself. We did a little musical skit bathed in black-light wearing white gloves... along with the rest of our clothes, of course! We performed to Earth Wind & Fire's "Shining Star". The crowd's reaction was incredible, and we tied for 1st place for best act. Another great memory was simply my last year at P.C. Being a senior, I felt I had everything under control. And of course I was going out with a "green-eyed brunette babe" at the time. And she knows who she is!!! How's your 'KH'. Anyway, as we said,...'78, the class that's GREAT...
Enjoy your high school years as much as you can. Establish your own style and individuality and don't get caught up in other's perception of you.
Mr. Higgins
Mr. Domanyi, Miss Mohabir
St Lawrence College
My friends Bernie, Joe, Steve, Rick and the "BirdMan".
If you work very hard, you will achieve more than you ever imagined.
Mr. Pasic
School dances (what I remember of them), Pacarvi hypnotist show, hanging out with "the gang" at Westminster Park.
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mme. Drouin (French)
Mr. Miller (English)
Moving out of the West Island and being the mom of two teenage boys has made me somewhat of a hermit. Nice to see a lot of familiar names here! Not an easy site to find. I've been looking for this for a while!
Hanging out with friends and finally graduating.
Keep up with your studies, you need schooling to get somewhere in this world today. This message also goes to my daughter who is graduating from PCHS in 2002. Good luck and have fun!
Mr. Gugliemi
Mr. Eustace
Mr. Nicolas
Vanier College
Friends on the English and on the French side. Meeting at in the Caf.
Whatever future plans you have, always look at the full landscape. There are many roads to turn on.
Mrs. Gibson
Vanier College
Playing the part of Koko, lord high executioner in the production of "the Mikado". I still love participating in amateur theatre today.
Don't worry about not having any windows, you will get out sooner or later.
Hudon
Miller
Devry University
I find that the further I get down the road from PC,
the closer I feel to it. I've never had better friends than the ones I had there.
Nothing can replace hard work and perseverance. Don't be shy and don't give up, no matter what happens.
Mr. Hemens (Mr. Sarcasm)
Mr. McNaught
Mrs. Gregoire
Wow. It's amazing seeing all the familiar names. I hope you are all keeping well. Any news on another reunion? I missed the last one unfortunately and would love to see you all again. Feel free to e-mail me anytime.
John Abbott College
Pulling the threads in the old orange carpets making the line travel underneath the partitions into the other classrooms.
Stay in school - there'll be lots of time throughout life to make moeny, party and travel. As well, you never know what course you'll take that will somehow prepare you for a career in a field that doesn't even exist yet. Who knew not taking typing (now called keyboarding), would have affected me throughout my career in the computer-field.
Mr. Hemens
Mr. Olenicin
Lasalle College
n/a
John Abbott College
Dawson College
Unfortunately, it's a blur having been there for the 8th & 9th grades only & spending most of that time across the street at a very cold ice rink!
Be true to yourself. And never, NEVER give up!
Favorite quote: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
Mr. Miller
Though you probably don't remember me, I've enjoyed catching up with all of you on this site.
For anyone that might be curious... After moving to Colorado for my 10th grade year I came back to PCHS & a bit of a mess (The U.S system didn't blend well with Canadian schooling it seems) So,I ended up stretching out my last high school years to accommodate my training & graduated from Riverdale in '79 (all good because I had skipped 1st grade anyhow). I joined Disney On Ice in '82 (stayed there until '95), married Jim, a fellow ice mate in '87, had Ryan ('94), Sarah ('97), Jessica ('00). We are loving life & have just moved from Chicago to Rochester, MN.
Just curious: Did any of you take Physics at McGill from my Dad, Prof. Jim Kitching?
Take care & best to all of you & your families :)
St. Francis Xavier University (B.Sc.)
University of British Columbia (LL.B.)
Skiing in Switzerland with 20 other avid PCHS skiers. What a great time we had on the slopes and in the bars afterwards.
Enjoy this time of your lives now. Make friends, play sports and find the time to study to ensure that you can continue your education (Unless you are like Bill Gates).
Mme Baldini
Dr. McLeod. Not!
John Abbott College
McGill University
It was a much simpler time...there were no cell phones, no social media bombarding us everyday...we made friends that were real and lasting...AND our school was bustling; clubs , sports and who can forget our variety shows! + Mr.Hemens policing the cafeteria every lunch, we made his life so miserable +and who the heck was 'Mike Kirk'?-always being called to the office +our school dances which were amazing ; I met my first love, Jennifer Leduc at one of them, she was in sec.4 and we fell crazy for each other.It was a special time.
Get your yearbook and have everyone who crossed paths with you at P.C.H.S. sign it and have them make a note...I'm lookingat my yearbook now 'Phoenix '78', it's all black with gold lettering and it's filled with memories...you can't go back, I know ...well maybe for a moment in time you can.
Seabrooke , Tondino , and my most favorite Mr.Lummis who taught physics- he gave me the best advice ever as I was barely passing his class, he said to me after another failed exam," John, keep out of science! "...advice that l took without question...l passed his class with a 50%!
John Abbott College
Dawson College
Concordia University
John Abbott College
Recess, learning the fundamentals of business in the rear area of the school, near the gym and bus parking lot.
Never give up, Once, M. McNaught (English teacher R.I.P.) said I would end up as a bum, so just do it and listen to heart.
M. Lecompte
Be glad to get in contact with anyone who would like to reminisce about high school days
Dawson College
Studying electronics for three years.
The thing that most teachers don't tell you is that school does not exist to fill your mind with facts. The historical purpose of education is to learn how to learn.
V. Pasek
Having only discovered my mind 10 years ago, I'm in pursuit of truth personified. There are only two things sure in life: Death and taxes. Therefore I've devoted my life to the study of life. I believe I've discovered life's purpose. I thank God for my devoted wife, Lia, who has born me eight children. Their names are: James (85), Reuben (87), Nathan (89), Grace (92), Bethany (94), Adam (95), Esther (97), and Victoria (99). We live on a 50 acre farm which presently supports three cows. We seasonally raise chickens and pigs and pasture our neighbour's Belgian horses. All are welcome to visit us (not all at once of course). Just give us a shout. Beware, we particularly enjoy deep meaningful discussions.
Vanier College
Université de Montréal
Concordia University
Skipping class and going for a walk in the woods behind the school, 'hanging out' on the French side with Karen and Nat, playing 'truth or dare' with Geraldine Casey in the caf at lunch time, History class with Mr. Cato and English class with Mr. McNaught....
Even though you don't know what you want to 'be' yet, remember to try a little of everything and to keep an open mind.
Mr. Cato
Mr. McNaught
Mrs. Panet
The people I met there - good friends, teachers and even people I didn't get to know very well. Every once in a while, I think back and realize it was remarkable group of people.
What you do today has a big influence on who you will be tomorrow!
John Abbott College
Cape Breton University
There are so many but the fun we had on Grad night is what I remember most. Our school trip to England was fantastic but the most memorable of all was Grad night when the power steering was broken in our car and we also ended up driving the wrong way down a one way street. The best friends I've ever had were those I made at PCHS.
Perseverance will triumph! Always believe in yourself and your abilities. Dream big, plan well, work hard, smile always and good things will happen. Remember to stay in the positive and know that everything happens for the best. It's a matter of moving your point of view around until you can see it.
Mr. MacDougall
Mr. Tondino
I would love to hear from any of my fellow classmates. Andrew, its great to hear that you are doing so well. I have thought of you often.
McGill University
It was all good times, especially the Grad. Hanging out with Michelle Bertrand, Kenny, Steve St. Pierre, Gord Shipman, Blip, Holly Edwards, concerts at the forum, a winning hockey team, beers at the Manoir & Rez.
Believe it or not, you'll look back fondly one day...
Mr. Cato
Good job, Steve!
Graduating with honors when most people had long since given up on this long haired, party going, music playing, hockey playing, unpredictable kid.
There will come a time in your life when you wish you could do it all again. Not so you could change things, but so that you could enjoy the times you had with the people you knew, one more time. Keep your priorities straight. If a guy that played hockey when he could, played music in clubs through the week and on weekends, party with the best of them and still graduate with honors and get the teachers award for his efforts. You can too!
Mr. Goes (drafting)
Mr. Eustace (English)
Mr. Leonard (French)
For those that don't know. Patricia (Bremner) and I got Married in 1980. We have three great kid's (ask anyone that knows them). Ryan (1980), Alanna (1982) and P.J. (1995). We own and operate a music store that sells instruments, gives lessons, does repairs and rentals. We are soon going to have a small recording studio as well. Believe it or not, 1/3 of our regular customers are from the West Island. We miss the food alot. It must be the water in Ontario, even if it's cooked by an ex Montrealer, it doesn't taste as good as it does when your there.
Skiing sucks here too! We're 10 minutes from a ski hill that is about 1/2 the height of Mount Royal, typical of Ontario. However the area that we are in is a lot like the Laurentians, very scenic, and it's only saving grace. Probably why so many ex West Islanders live up this way. Forty minutes out of Toronto, but a world away.
On a different note. If anyone ever comes across Pat Donnelly or knows how to get ahold of him. Please contact me. If your in the area, please drop in to the store. "BROADWAY MUSICAL" on Broadway (hwy 9 west of 10) Orangeville, Ont. We would love to see you.
Vanier College
University of Guelph
Work hard and go as far as possible with your formal education, and then go out to see the world. Stay open to new ideas.
P. Barrett
Algonquin College
University of Ottawa
The smoking parlor on the French side... Fooling the vice principal several times into thinking I was a student on the French side. Being kicked out of physics for being a smart ass! Whole class revolting against Mrs. Isler for trying to make us read Tom Sawyer's Huckleberry Finn. Lastly, like all of you, cutting classes and partying with fellow classmates.
Enjoy the time you have, cause you never know when life will throw you a curve.
Mr. Nolan
Mcfatter Vocational (Davie, Florida)
CDI College (Calgary, Alberta)
Life is short. Don't be afraid to take a chance. Learn from your mistakes,you'll be a better person for having tried.
Chris Eustace was my favorite, but have to say enjoyed almost all.
John Abbott College
Believe in yourself. The rest will follow.
Taylor
Vincent
Litvak
Samuels
Tondino
John Abbott College
Concordia University
Yikes, where do you start? It would have to be the consistency of the friendships that I had with the people I knew. (Phil, "Birdman", Joe, Chris, Dave, Bob, Oscar, Dick, Monty ...)
Even though you are in a building without windows when you do graduate you will find out real quick that you don't need Windows.
Tooey
Linden
Energy & persistency will conquer all things.
John Abbott College
Carleton University
Getting kicked out of Mr. Lecompte's chemistry class for 1 week for something we never did! But we had fun for the whole week, ended up playing pool at the local pool hall the entire week.
Never, Never give up... these are some of the best years and times of your lives... cherish every moment because we only have one life to live... so live it to the MAXIMUM.
Mrs. Young
John Abbott College
That would be the grad, lunches at the rez and hanging with friends, oh ya, my education.
As a mother of three, with one graduating this year (Class 2000) I would say stay in school and try and follow your dreams.
Mr. Asconni (Art) Fun Guy!
It seems like yesterday, where did the time go. It's great to see what people are up to. Hope to see you all next May!
John Abbott College
John Abbott College
Bishop's University
Thursday nights at the 1300 with the usual cast of characters! Gatherings at the Sutcliffe residence! Impromptu (during class!) meetings at Luke's to bolster his beer can collection! Lunch at the "Res" before gym class, made for quite the handball games! Dags with the b-ball crowd!
Not really! We found it difficult for 38 year olds to hold our attention when we were their age - I'm sure they're no different than we were. They just dress funnier and have less hair!
Mr. Miller
Mr. Seabrooke
Mme. Young (for different reasons!)
John Abbott College
McGill University
Talent shows, bus Rides, hanging around, Mae Wests, 5 cent salads/milk, Top Ten lists. Lectures on UFOs in place of Math. Paper glasses and cigars in chemistry class ... and the resultant visits to the vice principal.
Continue your education. It is one of the biggest assets that you will ever have.
Cocciardi
Gentile
Seabrooke
Hello to all of you.
John Abbott College
Concordia University
John Abbott College
Being told I was going to graduate
Pursue higher education. Choose your course of study carefully to ensure good job prospects. Enjoy your work!
Hudon
Miller
John Abbott College
University of Guelph
Basketball Field Trips, Introduction to Toga Parties, Brasserie 1300, Gold Passes, Gym with DJ, Julie and Ann-Marie (VOLLEYBALL AND BADMINTON -eh, Deej), Graduation Day, Lunch Time Poker
Go for it! The repercussions of NOT having gone for it will stay with you forever- TOMORROW will always come and bring something new- Yesterday will always be the same. Make it something worth the risks. STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR FRIENDS - THESE ARE THE PEOPLE WHO HELP DEFINE YOU. Speak your mind, ask questions in class
Mr. Seabrooke
Mr Miller
Mount Allison University
Concordia University
Frisbee, smoking, and the lovely ladies. Going back years after I graduated only to be accosted by security who questioned my presence.
Goof off at your own peril. Study, cause you need to make your own luck in this world and an education is the best chance at it!
Eustace
Lukacs
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John Abbott College
The time that Mr. McNaught took us to the Centaur Theatre in Montreal to see the play Goya. It was so cool to be treated as adults instead of the teens that we were for a day. Also the grade 10 school trip to Washington, D.C. We tested the patience of the chaperones that week!
Take advantage of every opportunity to learn and expand your minds. You never know where that knowledge will take you in life.
Mr. McNaught
Ms. Morrison
Any plans for a 30th reunion in the works? 2008 will be here sooner then you think!
Vanier College
Concordia University
McGill University
Editing and writing articles for our newspaper "The Voice", running laps in the cavernous gym, playing Baritone Horn with the Junior and Senior Bands, chess games, lighting magnesium in chem lab, cycling to Lake Brome with Otto Riedl's cycling club, getting to know good friends and share great experiences!
96% of Harvard grads who set a goal for their future, and wrote it down on paper, achieved their goal. Picture where you want to be in life 10, 20 years from now, write it down, and GO FOR IT!
Dr. Ron Samuels
Otto Riedl
Alex Lukacs
John Abbott College
Concordia University
Graduating.
Don't be pessimistic about the future.
Mr. Reynolds