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

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1 A. P. HILDEBRAND, B.A., B.Ed. (U. of M.) PHYSICS XII PHYSICS XI In our ever changing society, school is becoming increasingly important. Increas¬ ingly obvious also is the fact that mere compilation and recall of facts is not ed¬ ucation; that facts and ideas must be harnessed and put to practice before the individual or his fellow men benefit. As factual information increases, as more and more ideas are published, and as an ever greater contact is made with other peoples of the world through travel, it becomes evident that an individual has to direct his course in life with greater discrimination. Concurrently he has to learn to adapt to changing environment and circumstances; to be pliable; to view new ideas, new concepts and new approaches with an open mind, questioning everything — accepting the good and rejecting the frivolous, foolish and evil. Ptutciftalb Into this complex world we are sending the youth of today — not as we did a decade ago, to assume the leading role in local affairs due to a better education, but in ever increasing numbers to higher institutions of learning where they will specialize in their particular field of interest, or to other institutions of advanced training and specialization. It will be up to our youth to achieve competence and show initiative in the many problems that remain to be solved and in the many problems of which we are not yet aware. We are placing our trust in the youth of today, that they will prepare properly for their tasks of tomorrow. At the same time, we are attempting to show them truths that we have accepted through experience — truths that we have found sufficient in our hours of need and discouragement — and hope that they will help to light their paths. Comforting is the thought that in this changing world we may travel unafraid if we but follow the example of the wise man who built his house upon a rock. It is the aim of every institution of learning to assist the individual to mold his mind so that he may be wise. This is our aim also. If we fail in this respect, we have failed in all others. May this wisdom aid in alleviating suffering, greed and hate; may it help in welding the brotherhood of man. I am looking forward with anticipation to the role that our students will play in this great drama of life. Judging from the vigor with which some of them attack problems, I expect that some of them will play prominent roles. To all, I extend best wishes for a successful year as well as a successful future. 9

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Rhineland Division Board (fyatMute ' d 7%eddape It gives me pleasure to extend sincerest congratulations on behalf of the Rhineland Division Board. This is, in all probability, the last year that we shall see this publication in its present form, but we would certainly hope that we can look forward to the time when the whole division student body will be included. The next few years will see developed a new conception of high school education in this area. Not only will there be a much larger body of students under one roof, but the material for study will change quite drastically. There will be a tremendous challenge to be faced. We sincerely hope that ou-r planning of the new school will have been advanced enough to cope with the changes that are coming. We hope to offer, in the next few years, a sufficient variety of courses to prepare all of you and those that will follow for the changing world. But this new school and its success will depend largely on you, the students. Through your successes will the faith of your parents, the staff, the Board, and the community be vindicated. We sincerely believe that we are providing the tools; to finish the job will be your responsibility. ART BRAUN, Chairman, Rhineland Division Board. htdfcect n d Tfoddape I am very pleased to again have the privilege of bringing to you, through he pages of your Yearbook, greetings on behalf of the Department of Educa- t S f d a so lke t0 , dd m y own ver y best Wishes to the students and staff for future success and happiness. I am sure that you will long remember this past year — for many of you, your first year in a large Collegiate. In spite of crowding, extra class¬ rooms, and the rabbit-run , I trust that it will prove to be a very successful and happy one. To the Graduating Class, my congratulations and sincere wishes for continued success m the future. Sincerely, JOHN C. CALLANDER, Inspector of Schools.

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acuity DRAMA XII POETRY XII COMP. XI GERMAN X TYPING I II MIXED CHOIR BOYS’ CHOIR GERMAN XII MATHS XII GERMAN XI MATHS XI A. SCHMIDT, B.A., B.Ed. (United College, U. of M.) HISTORY XII LITERATURE XI GUIDANCE X XI COMP. X LITERATURE IX P. HILDEBRAND BOYS’ PHYS. ED. IX-XII MATHS IX J. PENNER, B.Sc. (U. of M.) CHEMISTRY XII SCIENCE X GEOGRAPHY X 10