Blumenhof High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Blumenort, Manitoba Canada)

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1. Camera Shy 2. Who’ll Get It 3. No Film in Camera! 4. School Buses 5. Alaska Bound 6. Midnight Oil 7. Christmas 8. Junior Soccer 9. Typist 10. Caught Unawares 11. Teacher’s Nest 12. Face Off 31

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School Calendar AUGUST MAY 30 - School opens. High School Room first time in Blumenhof history SEPTEMBER 16 - Soft ball, Ridgewood at Blumenhof (Room II) • OCTOBER 13 - Thanksgiving Social 15 - Student Body elections 27-28 - Teachers’ Convention 31 - High School wiener roast; Begin¬ ning of record snowfall NOVEMBER 10 - Soccer, Room II at Ridgewood 11 - Remembrance Day 29 - Christmas Examinations start DECEMBER 4 - Christmas Examinations finished; Room II begins hockey rink 22 - Christmas Program 23 - School Banquet and caroling at Dominion City Indian Reserve 23 - Christmas holidays commence JANUARY 3 - School reopens 17 - Hockey Game, Room II against Room III 24 - Room I performs play FEBRUARY 14 - Valentine Party 17 - Hockey, High School against Ex-students 24 - Soccer, Ridgewood at Blumenhof 29 - Hockey, Ridgewood at Blumenhof (Room II) MARCH 8- 9 - Parents visit School 22-29 - Easter Examinations 29 - Red Cross Raffle Draw 30 - Easter Holidays APRIL 8 - School re-opens 9- 20 - Miss Heinrich practice teaches 20 - School road cleared of 10 feet of snow 8 - Softball, Room II against Room III 9 - Lorna Doone 11 - Teachers’ Local 15 - High School field trip 17 - Making headway on Yearbook 18 - Graduation Banquet 18 - Arbor Day JUNE 1 - Softball, Room III against Room II 19-27 - Final Examinations 29 - Graduation Exercises [list in Fun The teacher was giving the Grade XI’s a lecture on social studies. When glancing over the class, he noticed an absent- minded stare on one of the faces. “Well,” thought the cruel teacher to himself, “We’ll have some fun.” “What were the difficulties of an emi¬ grant coming from Europe to Canada during the time of the square timber trade, Mary?” With a start and sheepish look, the poor victim looked up, and mumbled almost inaudibly, being ashamed for she was not sure of the question that was asked, “The clearing of the land, Sir.” “Well,” thought the teacher, “This is really good,” as he noticed the reddish tinge and puzzled look on the girl’s face. Next he asked with an amusing look, “I suppose they had bulldozers at that time to help with the clearing?” Thereupon, the student’s color rose to a still higher shade, and she wondered what she had said to make the teacher and the rest of the pupils wear such a smug and amused look. Finally, she had enough nerve and whis¬ pered “no.” Luckily, the teacher decided to stop tor¬ menting the girl, who was not only very embarrassed, but whose ire had been roused and would have been capable of answering anything, had she been given the chance. 30

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Grade IX Class Report Seven students with enough courage started Grade Nine, September, 1955. One of the most enjoyable and educa¬ tional parts of our studies is the making of note books. To succeed, a person re¬ quires penmanship, originality in ideas, and ability to put up notes and illustrations in a pleasing way. A subject that has offered difficulties and setbacks for some of us is Mathematics. We owe thanks to our instructor, who is always ready to help straighten out diffi¬ culties. Besides our studies we also have had social events which we all enjoyed. Wiener roasts, banquets, skating parties, and, dur¬ ing the fine spring weather, hikes and field trips were a pleasant change from the regular grind of books and studies. It gives us time to let our tangled brains unravel and straighten out for the next slice of studies and homework. Sports have challenged every one to face the fierce winds of the north or the hot smoldering summer sun. Shouts like “Here Blumenhof Our school-life here at Blumenhof Is not one where we sit and loaf. No sir! We must be going strong, To get all the assignments done. And then our teacher, Mr. Dueck, Says making speeches is no trick; But when we stand out front and think Our minds go simply on the blink. There’s chemistry and German too, Which are enjoyed by very few— But things that are enjoyed by all Are story-time and volleyball. comes a homer,” “Goal” and “Bang it over,” suggest some of the various sports we indulge in. Keeping up our physical fitness is a motto of our class. Now that the finals are approaching we turn back to our books in earnest to make an effort to achieve the goal we are head¬ ing for. We all hope to be back again next fall to continue our studies. —Emmeline Plett Grade XI Report Scarcely is there a need to mention the numerous times a triumphant “GOAL” has echoed through the crisp air of the football field, or the many solemn confidences we harbored of winning the next baseball game. Npw that spring is here at last and June examinations coming along with it; we hope that our final results will prove that our efforts are well rewarded. School Days Yes, there are those who live right here, And have no rain or snow to fear; But we who have to come from far, Must walk on foot, or use Dad’s car. But when the roads are blocked with snow Piled up some five feet or so, It’s hard to get here every day Even for Bill with his Model A. And now that spring is here at last, With June Exams approaching fast; Each student at his work is bent, To make at least fifty per cent. By: one of us Gerry Doerksen 32