Altona Collegiate - Green and Gold Yearbook (Altona, Manitoba Canada)

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Chairmans Message On behalf of the Altona School Board, it gives me great pleasure to extend our heartiest con¬ gratulations to the students and staff of the Altona Collegiate. To the graduates must go special greetings. To them it represents the end of at least one phase of their education and the beginning of another. To them, I understand, goes the major cred ' t for the publication of this yearbook. We trust that the years spent in the Altona School system have laid the best groundwork possible and that this last half term will, in part, make up for those other years of difficult conditions. We sincerely believe that the Student Council can and does contribute tremendously toward a happy school. We greatly appreciate the efforts of this body, both for their contribution toward school morale and for the purchases made for the school. The fact that much time and effort have gone into making the purchases possible at this time speaks to us of a true interest in this collegiate. The role of the school board in the operation of the education facilities of any school becomes ever more important. You have our assurance that we will be constantly seeking ways by which we can better serve the youth of our community. We feel that with the facilities added in this past term we have come a long way. Doubtless other problems will arise but with the co-operation of the staff and student body we hope that we can constantly improve and make our school THE SCHOOL for us. Once again, congratulations, and the best wishes of the Board for a successful school term. Art Braun, Chairman, Altona School Board. 3

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As the school term draws to a close it is well for us to pause for a while, think on the events of the year, assess the worth of each, and make resolutions for the future. A school consists not of buildings alone, but is largely an intangible thing often spoken of as tradition. The real Altona School is not a beautiful new edifice, but something much older. It is a thing that has been built during the years by the efforts of former students, teachers, caretakers and trustees. It includes the class photographs on the walls, the trophies displayed, the school colors, the year¬ books, the customary parties—in short, all those things which recall to mind the efforts of those who preceded you, and which have to a large extent governed your actions and thoughts during your school life. You who are graduating this year will find much to remember with pleasure in the years to come. You have studied faithfully and well, you have enriched your lives by participating in sports, drama, debating, and music festival. You have sought to maintain the standards set by others before you. You have given your best, and you have the satisfaction of knowing that your teachers and parents are proud of your work. Your triumphs and successes have become a part of the tradition of Altona School. The laurels you have won, the standards of excellence you have set, the moral worth of your lives— all these are no longer yours alone, but have become a part of the institution, and in the years to come you will be proud to know that others are striving to follow in your footsteps, to main¬ tain and improve the standards set by you, and to be worthy to attend your school. J. W. Butcher. 2

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Message From Mr. Miller To the Students of Altona Collegiate: I am happy to extend through your yearbook our sincere best wishes from the Department of Education. Life, in many respects, is measured by milestones. Each school year, but more particularly the final one, is a most significant milestone. Gradua¬ tion from school has thus become a very important event in your lives. It is the climax of all your efforts and ambitions so far. It is a time to reflect upon the sincerity of your efforts and it is a time to consider again the direction of your ambitions. It may interest you to know that we have followed with interest your progress through school. Our school inspectors have visited you regularly. We have been interested in your teachers and the trustees of your school. They have all worked to provide a good education for you. Are you now ready to accept the challenge of life and in turn give to the world in even greater measure than it has already given to you? If you give less you will be ever in its debt; if you are prepared to give more, consider your school days have been well spent and that you are a person of whom we shall all be proud. I am sure you are ready to accept the challenge. W. C. Miller, Minister of Education. 4