Guest Book – BC Silver High School Alumni

karl dash from south branch n s wrote on May 16, 2018 at 10:38 am

After final year at BC Silver in 1965, went to vocational school (bookkeeping).
1966 went to work for work comp after grad from vocational and then went to work for prov of NS. Worked there for 30 yrs and retired as a motor vehicle inspector. Drove school bus for a few yrs and left due to illness, after rec worked for post office for 5yrs then retired for good. Bought old farm in south branch and remodelled it. Still doing community work in south branch. I had some very interesting times at BC Silver that will never forget and can't wait to see some old friends.

Barb Arsenault Smith from Lawrencetown wrote on May 15, 2018 at 7:45 pm

After leaving high school in 1968, took a secretarial course at Halifax Vocational School. Danny and I were married in 1970, celebrating 48 years tomorrow, May 16.Dan worked at Brookfield Brothers, and I , a job with the Royal Bank in Spryfield. We have a son Paul and daughter Stephanie. We later moved to Lawrencetown, outside of Dartmouth, Dan continued in the lumber business and I took a secretarial job with the Halifax Regional Scool board, where I worked for 23 years in the same school. We now have a granddaughter, Sara and grandson Dustin. We are both retired and enjoying every minute of it.

Pam Strople , penny from Halifax wrote on May 15, 2018 at 6:19 pm

Married to Wayne for 45 years . We have a son & a daughter & 5 grand children . I worked as a LPN for 38 years . Retired now for 7 & enjoying life !

Ellen Kingsley from Hawkesbury, Ontario wrote on May 15, 2018 at 4:55 pm

I left Nova Scotia around 1976, have a daughter and a son and they each have a daughter. I worked in admin at McGill University downtown Montreal and retired 6 years ago. My spouse and I moved to Ontario almost 5 years ago.

Barry Zwicker from Dartmouth wrote on May 14, 2018 at 10:18 pm

After the great years at BC Silver I went to Dal thinking I wanted to be an engineer. Not so after a tough first year I went back and got a BA then I thought I would be an architect. Not so went to U of T enrolled in a masters program in Planning. Went to work for the Province for 9 months was born and got a great position with the City of Dartmouth. From there to the Town of Bedford after it was incorporated.From there back to Western University for a Public Administration degree. Left Bedford and went into private practice for a dozen years, retired for a little while and started a renewable energy company and ran it for 10 years, left and started another company involved with waste to energy. Then Ed Jack and I got this crazy idea to organize a 50 year reunion. What a great time to meet old friends, have some laughs and work with a group of volunteers to pull this event together. Now for the good stuff. During all that time I was married to the best girl in the world, we had three boys (now men) and they have had five great grandchildren. one beautiful grand daughter and four fun loving grandsons.
Life is worth every minute you spend in it.
Barry

Norma Knox (Hennebury) from Terence Bay wrote on May 4, 2018 at 11:15 pm

Hi folks:
Just read Leo's entry and thought I would add my facts. After graduating form BC, I attended NS Teachers college returning to teach at BC SILVER Jr not Sr high. In 1975 we had our first daughter and I became a stay at home mom for 12 years ( what an amazing job) When our youngest son began school I took a part time contract teaching at our local elementary school. As well I went back to university to attain my BEd. Life has been filled with many blessings and challenges. We are so lucky to have made it to this point, to enjoy each other and our friends and family.
Now to the next stage, a Seenager. Guess what we can do just about anything (well almost)😆 Unless the kids get involved and say "oh really"...

Evelyn Blei McGuffin from Kitchener wrote on May 3, 2018 at 12:12 am

After high school I graduated from Dal with. science degree . Those days it was easy to get a job and I had a great one with Lands and Forests , got married and two years later ,moved to Ontario
That severing of my east coast ties to family and friends just about did me in but luckily with good family support here and a great career I forged on making many trips back east to mainly visit my aging parents to whom I remained very close
I would visit a few friends but as time went I only kept in touch with a few good friends but often yearned to see all !! So my chance is coming !
Fast forward to day I am in Kitchener retired from business but teach piano
Have 3 grown children and one lovely granddaughter who keeps us laughing and a dog who walks me daily
I still see my sister when I can and those few friends I've dearly kept.
As an older adult I now fly east but we had many many Chevy Chase holidays with a fully loaded roof racked van -three kids and two dogs in a van driving east in two days
Even at Christmas through snow storms and stopping in Quebec to visit friends
How did we do that ???
Well If I say too much there will be nothing to talk about in June !!!!!
Look forward to seeing you all !!

Debby Gillespie from Ottawa wrote on May 2, 2018 at 3:32 pm

OMG almost 50 years! It's amazing how often some of my "class of 69" drift through my memories. After BCS I went to Dal, worked, and showed dogs. Married and moved to Ottawa a decade later. Mid life career change found me at college again to study Interior Design. 20 additional working years later we're retired empty nesters enjoying woodworking and art. Hope everyone has a great time at the reunion. Frequently my heart aches to smell the salt air and hear the crashing waves in God's country. Take care.

Norman Mitchell from Spryfield wrote on April 30, 2018 at 12:37 pm

Graduated from BC Silver in 1965, N.S. Teachers College 67, Dal, Acadia, University of Alberta, Mount Saint Vincent 1988. Taught Phys. Ed. and class room from 67 to 2012. Now I'm a substitute teacher for HRSB. Taught in NS, MN, SK, AB, and BC. Lead singer in bands from 1977 till 2012. Write songs. Just published my book.
Ruth (Petite) and I celebrate our 51st anniversary in August. We have a son and a daughter and three grandchildren.

Anne Fraser Rodrigue from Halifax wrote on April 28, 2018 at 2:10 pm

Graduated from BC Siver and MSVU. Moved to Quebec where I attended Laval University and Sherbrooke. Taught in Quebec and returned to NS in 1977. French Consultant for Nova Scotia and then worked at NOVA Scotia Teachers Union for 11 years. Went to Ontario for 13 years , received my Doctorate and worked at the Elementary Teachers Federation.
Retired in 2016 and am presently doing contract work for the NSTU. Married my husband Clément who I met at 17 . No children , no pets but lots of family.

Barry Redmond from Chester wrote on April 27, 2018 at 3:57 pm

After graduation I attended Dalhousie University where I learned to party. Picked up a BA on the way though, by the skin of my teeth. I then spent four years at Ryerson in Toronto, picking up a degree in Interior Design. After that I moved back home, doing various jobs and obtained my Carpentry papers. I slowly developed my own construction business and in 1987 moved to Chester with my wife Diana and my two kids, where I designed and built custom homes, and did many renovations and restorations over the years. I am presently trying to quit work so I can spend more time doing my art work, theatre, playing music, and traveling.

Alice Bradbury (Hogan) from Tillsonburg, Ontario wrote on April 19, 2018 at 2:19 am

I transferred from B.C. Silver to Saint Patrick’s High School in September 1969 graduating from Commerce/Business in 1972. I worked with Provincial and Federal Governments retiring in 2013.
We currently reside in Tillsonburg, Ontario; have three grown wonderful children and also blessed with five grandchildren.
My siblings still live in Spryfield, so I enjoy visiting and reminiscing about our years growing up in such a loving, caring community.

Leo Hennebury from Terence Bay, Nova Scotia wrote on April 18, 2018 at 6:48 pm

After high school I took a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Saint Mary's University, graduated in 73.
Spent some time in the Floor Covering industry and then switched careers to the transportation industry. Furthered my education through the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Tranportation obtaining the professional designation CITT.
Worked for several transport companies in both sales and operation management before retiring in 07.
Norma (Knox) and I have been married for 46 years. We have 4 wonderful children and 6 delightful grand kids whom we love to tease, cuddle and fill them full of sugary treats before we give them back to their parents.
We're looking forward to seeing our old friends at the reunion.

Clem Hennebury from Dartmouth wrote on April 17, 2018 at 4:42 pm

Commerce from SMU, where Sue and I met 49 years ago, followed by 35 years of various services to Her Majesty, the Queen; with CRA, NS Finance, NS Community Services in Audit and Finance, NS Management Board. Happily retired! (13 years now). We have 3 wonderful grown children, 5 lovely grandchildren.
I made some wonderful friends at BCS and it's always fun to step back in time and talk to them again. Some are still in my close network who I see from time to time, but others are not and it's special to meet them again, even for short catching up.

Joan Blakeney from Shelburne, NS wrote on April 16, 2018 at 3:55 pm

Left school after grade 9,worked many jobs. Lived in Ontario, British Columbia. Took nite courses and GED. Graduated RN with honours. Retired after 32 yrs. nursing, and moved back to NS.

Sandra (Sandi) Hogan from Lower Sackville wrote on April 2, 2018 at 7:24 pm

After high school, attended QEH business class. Worked for the Royal Bank for a year then married and moved to Quebec. Returned to NS in 1986 and worked in mining exploration and engineering until retiring in 2016. 2 children, 3 grandchildren, & 3 grand-dogs.

Burglind Blei from Bedford, NS wrote on April 2, 2018 at 3:50 pm

After high school, attended Dal-for Diploma of Dental Hygiene, later BA at St. Mary's U. ( Political Science) and Dal Law (LLB). Practiced in both professions to present. Now slowing down a little! Enjoying it all with gratitude!

Fred O'Hearn from Herring Cove wrote on April 1, 2018 at 12:00 pm

Got into sales at an early age and worked for several national companies. In 1984, with a wife and 3 kids, decided it was time to get "Off the Road" and we opened Lumbermart Ltd. in Spryfield. (of course)

We are now retired and our eldest son Jason carries on with our business and we have 2 Grandkids. We have remained in the community and have no desire to live anywhere else. (except in winter...LoL)

Betty Anne McGinnis from Windsor, NS wrote on March 22, 2018 at 5:22 pm

Graduated from Dal. Taught and lived in Hants County since 1972. Retired in 2009, but still substituting occasionally. Was active in NSTU, now RTO. Two dogs, two cats!

Linda Bennett wrote on March 21, 2018 at 7:21 pm

Worked for a Canadian building supply co out of Commercial
Course. Finished my career in the nursing field. Retired Dec. 31, 2017. 2 children...3 grandchildren.

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