Introducing Bob Lawrence

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Bob Lawrence wrote in a comment on the post "Introducing John Oliver"

Hi John and Selfers,

I was in Self from Grade 9 (it started in Grade 9 then, 1971/72, the first year) through Grade 12 (Class of 1975).

I'm a geologist (UBC '79) living in Perth Australia, married since 1986 and have 3 adult boys. My recollections of Self are generally positive. However I would encourage mixed views and not just the facebook-like "life is/was perfect" views. I do think we had something very special and were basically allowed to study what we wanted (at least that was the impression we were given by teachers (Daryl Parker, Rolf Ahrens, Mrs Haremea sp?). Those teachers are exceptional and we were very lucky to have them. I would definitely like to connect with them, if they are willing.

I'm not sure, but I may have taken the photo of the dancing Selfers, since Bill Henderson, Arnold (Mark Armour), DO Griffo (David Griffiths) and George Richards (??), who also carried cameras, are in the picture. I have a copy of the Self journal circa 1974 I may be able to dig up. This may not be flattering to all. My wife Karen looks at pictures of me from those days (especially Joe Weider at the pool) and ..., well, I'm glad she saw them well after we were married.

If I can travel from Perth, I'd be happy to attend a reunion. I've had all the stuff about the 40th Lord Byng reunion but really don't remember many people on the list, and will unlikely go. I do, however, remember ALL of the Self people in that picture, with great nostalgia and fondness. I have managed to stay in touch with or connect to a few former selfers (some mentioned above) and would like to round-out the contacts.

Thanks for making this effort,
Cheers, Bob


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Cindy10 March 2015 at 11:42
Krud! Can't believe it's you Joe Weider ("the lesser"). Fond memories of playing blackjack at lunchtime, and all kinds of other strange fun! You and I are just about as far from Vancouver as each other - I live in Wales (UK since 1989) and am a professor at Cardiff University teaching journalism and media studies. I have a conference in Montreal just before the reunion, so I should be able to zip across to Vancouver for the occasion. Hope to see you there! cheers, Cindy