Balfour Technical School - Beacon Yearbook (Regina, Saskatchewan Canada)

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Zdiio ucd by VERA JAMES bteam- bult and ublud e iy Life is like a puppet show—a string is attached to each of our emotions, joy. sorrow, love, hatred and understanding, Our education teaches us how to pull those strings to make our life a success. “Education is the birthright of every child.” Besides broadening horizons and filling life with new and pleasurable interest, education builds a strong body and a sound mind. The future prosperity of our coun¬ try—of the world—depends on (he high school and college students of today. Without a good education we cannot live up to the heritage that has been handed to us—that of a broad rich land, sparkling with an unfathomable wealth in natural resources. Our country has come a long way since Confederation and it will never go back. Our inheritance has been made even more precious by the blood that was shed in two world wars to save this country for us. During the last war we heard of the fabulous wonders we would meet in the post-war world, but, as yet, we’re not living in plastic palaces with dream kitchens, and there’s no helicopter in the back yard. Those dreams were designed by the adults of yesterday for you, the adults of tomorrow—to create. Those dreams will never become a reality if we keep saying “Let George do it.” Someone must start these new and wonderful careers, and you can do it! Your success in these careers depends on the use you make of your educational opportunities. Learn all you can while you are young—it is the easiest time! I wish you many hours of enjoyment as you read, and re-read the varied pages of this, your book, the Balfour Beacon! In future years may it open the doors of the past to reveal many a treasured memory of the days spent in the Balfour Technical School! % Ousi AdueAtUesti. We are very grateful to the business firms who so generously contributed to our annual. Their prompt and courteous response to our solicitation for advertising is greatly appreciated. You, the students of the Balfour Technical School, can further show your appreciation by patronizing our advertis¬ ers every time you buy. % 7 4e Beaccut Staff Team play makes the world go round, and without such co-operation between the members of the Beacon staff, this publication would not have been possible. The willing assistance of our advisers has been invaluable. To them we are sincerely thankful! May we also express our appreciation to every student who has in any way assisted in the completion of this annual. Your work was not in vain—you may be justly proud of the part you have played. So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When Duty whispers low, “Thou must,” The Youth replies, “I can.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson. Page U Balfour Beacon ' 1,7