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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1958 volume:

J The BLUE and GOLD 1958 Blumenhof School Enrolment for 1957-58 Grade I__ __ 12 Grade II ... _. _ 10 Grade III _ 8 Grade IV _ 15 Grade V 13 Grade VI 8 Courses given: Complete courses Grade VII ____ 9 Grade VIII _ 4 Grade IX _ 3 Grade X _ X Grade XI _ 16 Total ___ 103 instruction for Grades I to XI. 3 ' Dedication We gratefully dedicate this yearbook to all who have done their best in the furthering of our high school The School Board MR. C. P. UNGER Secretary-T reasurer MR. BEN R. PLETT Chairman MR. JACOB D. K. PLETT T rustee 5 BEN B. DUECK Teaches Grades 9-11 Dear Students, Parents, Colleagues, and Friends: Years ago, when I was a mere lad in a one-roomed rural school, a truly great teacher taught us th ' is little verse: “Four things come not back— The spoken word The sped arrow Time past Neglected opportunity.” Many words have echoed through our classrooms and hallways, and over our playground during this year; words of in¬ struction, admonishment, and prayer; words of joy, trouble, singing, or fun; words of dawning intelligence and understanding. Some of these words certainly were seeds well sown; others perhaps we would give much to recall. Words—their shape, mean¬ ing, and sounds — were what the Grade I’s learned. To acquire, smooth, flowing meaningful communication through oral speeches, debates, and written essays was the serious purpose of the Grade XI’s. At all grade levels, words were the significant tools for furthering the learning process. How did we use our words this year? Were we as teachers quick to give generously words of praise and encouragement where needed? Did each of us as students and teachers at Blumenhof School use our Principal’s Message words as building-blocks of character ? How anxious were we that our words should be modelled to the pattern of God’s Word ? Much as words, so arrows, also can be used for various aims. They may be em¬ ployed for mere enjoyment or fun. Other users of arrows, such as the pygmies of Africa, tip their shafts with deadly poison to bring down their enemies. Again, we have heard of fr ' iendly messages, of food or lifebelts being tied to arrows in a genuine effort to be of assistance to others. Might the “arrows” we used in our school work and school relations this year always have been of the heart-warming, wholesome variety! Time—since registration day last fall—- has sped by with the urgent haste of ten satellites. Although every day still con¬ sists of twenty-four hours (hard to believe, isn’t it ?), there simply doesn’t appear to be enough of that precious material—time— to satisfy the demands that school, family, homework, chores, church, and social activi¬ ties make upon it. Here’s a thought; should we pause long enough occasionally in our busy whirl to stop and take stock of HOW we are using our time? Time is a gift of our heavenly Father. Remember, dear graduates, God is happy to let us use time to equip ourselves for doing an honest work on earth—but only if, in so doing, we are also furthering our Lord’s heavenly king¬ dom in the spiritual realm. You, as the largest graduating class In the history of Blumenhof High, have striven nobly and aimed high. May His blessing accompany you as you go forth in service. May you never neglect any opportunity to help a fellow-pilgrim in his time of trouble! I would like to ask the undergraduates and other students, as well as the faculty members and myself this question: Haven’t we all frequently neglected an opportunity this year? As we look forward toward another school year, let us resolve now to make the most of every opportunity to Continued on page 20 6 Teacher’s Report ROOM TWO “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 We have almost unconsciously emerged from the atomic age and have entered the sputnik age. A simple invention like a ship that can penetrate into the initial edges of the erstwhile prohibited territory of space is more or less secondary In the light of possibilities such as a realization of probing into the secrets of the moon, Mars, etc., from an intimate distance. With the coming of machines that make colossal things seem slight and make miles shrink we must come to a realization that, as people who retain this knowledge, and especially as Christian men and women whom God has given the wisdom to understand the import of this knowledge, we bear responsibilities that are greater than we can comprehend all at once. We are responsible not only for our neighbor who is ten or a hundred miles neighbor on the other side of the world. “Go ye into all the world and preach the gos¬ pel ...” I do not say that we have not always had this responsibility, but the dev¬ eloping events and the ' increased knowledge of man in the past fifty years have multi¬ plied this responsibility so that it is now greater than it has been in centuries before. But the immediate responsibilities so vital and pertinent to us all weigh heavily on us, and we dare not disregard or ignore them. Whom will God hold responsible for our coming generation ? Who will answer for the quality of our tomorrow ' s young people? On whom will future prodigal sons lay the blame for their waywardness? How could we face God with only the one talent that hasn’t multiplied to offer him when we stand before him? JOHN KORNELSEN Teaches Grades 4-8 Can a person, with a Grade VIII stand¬ ing, who tries to fulfill God’s will as well as he can, honestly say “I have done my best” if he could have done much better with either more secular or Bible Study? I believe that we are not responsible for what we know, but for what we could have known. Let us renew our aim, and put fresh fuel to the fire. Let us not hinder anything that will help in the right development of the young mind. Let us choose our educators with care, because the Influence they exert is far-reaching. Let us stay close to God, and regard His Son, Jesus Christ, not only as our Saviour, but as the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, the Master that has domin¬ ion over us, and whom we have the privilege to serve. “Looking unto Jesus the author and fin¬ isher of our faith, who, for the joy that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2 John P. Kornelsen 7 MISS LAURA PLETT Teacher’s Report ROOM ONE Shall we turn back the records of the past year and review them briefly together ? As we look, we see children. We see happy children. We see a few lazy children. We see children working and we see children playing. We hear the exultant shouts of children as a ball is hurled past the grasp¬ ing fingers of a cautious goalie. We hear children asking for things. We hear them asking for permission to sharpen their pencils, leave the room, get a library book, or maybe ' it’s just for permission to stretch those cramped muscles for a few precious loitering minutes. But let’s look at them a little closer to see some of the work they are doing. One of the most important subjects these boys and girls are taking is Reading. For a few really breath-taking thrills we catch the look in a child’s eye as he comes back from an exploration in his reader or story book. Where has he been? Perhaps to Ari¬ zona, South America, or watching David looking after his sheep. Arithmetic is another important branch of study these boys and girls are taking. To help guide them in their future lives as bookkeepers of their own finances they need a thorough groundwork in this subject. A few other mysteries we see these chil¬ dren exploring are how to arrange any of the twenty-six letters in proper patterns to make words and how lovely the world is around them. They look at galls, leaves, flowers, and examine the intricate forma¬ tion of a caterpillar’s cocoon. They learn to recognize and admire the frail butterfly and the dusty moth. They see why we have day and night; why it’s colder in some parts of the earth. They find different places on the globe. Finally, these children also are studying the lives of different Bible heroes. They go back through the years to re-live the perilous days of M oses; the wonders in David’s life. They learn that God was lead¬ ing these people whenever they were ready to trust Him. May we have learned a lesson in trusting God from these men. If we have learned that great truth this year we have learned life’s most precious lesson. Laura Plett 8 Inspector’s Message This is a memorable year in which to graduate from high school. Momentous developments in science, politics, eco¬ nomics and education have occurred or are on the threshold of occurrence. Perhaps for the graduates of today, the developments in education and sdience are of the greatest importance. Every young person who is this year completing his secondary training should keep a careful watch on developments in the field of education. Unbelievable oppor¬ tunities for young people to receive ad¬ vanced education may be appearing very soon. Today’s graduates should keep alert to the evolution in educational thinking and be prepared to make the best of these new opportunities, if and when they arrive. Science has brought the Space Age upon us almost as spectacularly as it did the Atomic Age a few years ago. The present generation has, as a result, been plummeted into an age of fear and indecision. The maturing person of today must be on his guard against real dangers which always accompany rap ' id evolution in any one field of human endeavor. To guard against these dangers, the graduate must not let ignorance of the potentialities of the new advances panic him into taking steps which would be detri¬ mental to his sense of values in life. He must not allow his thoughts and actions to be directed ' into the soul searing state of conformity. He must learn to keep and cherish his individuality. He must not desert his better judgment simply to con¬ form with those practices which have been given the stamp of approval by those who stand to profit most by the acceptance of them. H. A. MOURITSEN The most difficult task the graduate will have to face outside the classroom will be the maintenance of his equilibrium in thought and action. He must resolve him¬ self to resist modern pressures, and avoid being swallowed up in the avalanches of thought and action, which are during these unsettled times, rushing from one extreme to the other. He must be suspicious of those thoughts which promise a Utopia, and equally cautious of those which predict the inevitable ruin of civilization. He must keep his equilibrium of thought and action lest he lose his power to discriminate between true and false or good and bad when choosing the course he will follow in life. To the graduates I extend congratulations on a job well done. I wish for each one a full measure of those things for which everyone strives, namely, success and happiness. Inspector of School H. A. Mouritsen President’s Message This school year is quickly drawing to an end and when I look back on it; I must say that this has been a most enjoyable year, one of my best, and I certainly think ‘it has been worthwhile for most of us. School doors opened on the 29th of August with the classroom not nearly filled By and by in September and October pupils started to trickle into the classroom until every seat was occupied and more seats had to be brought up from the store room. By January we had a total of 24 high school students, an increase of 70%, mak¬ ing history all over again. It is said that variety is the spice of life We certainly had a variety of students. Students from Landmark, Ridgewood, Blumenort, Washow Bay and Twin Creek seek their education in Blumenhof High. At first with so many unfamiliar faces in class everything was hushed but now you should hear the conversation going on in the library, it does not sound as timid and shy as in August. Even though it has been hard pulling most of the way we have found comfort and refreshment in many social activities popping up over the year. These are a change from the tedious every-day studies and help us p ' ick out more courage to face our tasks. You may ask why we sit in school and cram our heads with seemingly worthless material. On the surface some studies seem useless but deep down they increase our knowledge. The knowledge we gather will help us in our future careers. In the present world we need advanced education to fulfill our every-day needs. Education is the training of mental and moral powers either by a system of study and discipline or by the experiences of life. Therefore we should strive not only to be educated but to educate ourselves. I would like to wish all of the graduates the best of success possible in their future careers and would urge the under-graduates to strive forward and attain your heights. I would also like to thank Mr. Dueck, our principal, for the work he has done on us in getting some knowledge into our hard heads, even thought ‘it may have sometimes seemed useless. In closing I would like to leave you with a few lines of well known poetry by the famous author, Lord Tennyson: Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull it is to pause, to make an end, To rust unburnish’d, not to shine in use! Gilbert Unger Editorial After going to school in Blumenhof for ten years I feel greatly honoured to have the privilege of having a part in making a yearbook of the last and best year of my studies at Blumenhof. Activities we have taken part in this year are hockey, tobogganing at Suicide Hill, and wiener roasts. Studying, of course, isn’t worth mentioning. We have again made history at Blumen¬ hof High School by having 24 students of which sixteen are graduates. I want to encourage the Grade IX’s and X’s to continue their studies, and I wish the graduates the best of luck. In behalf o 1 our high school I also want to thank Mr. Dueck, our teacher, for the patient way he has helped us along in our studies. Helping to make this yearbook has given me a lot of pleasure but also some worries. I got the pleasures out of the evening yearbook meetings, and the worries out of the difficulty of increasing the year¬ book circulation in a small high school like ours. In short, this has been an enjoyable and profitable year for me, and I hope, for the rest of the students. Peter Penner 10 GRADUATES . . aledictory Mr. Chairman, Inspector Mouritsen, Teachers, Ladies and Gentlemen: The graduating class of the Blumenhof High School has chosen me to represent them on this memorable occasion. Since not all of us sixteen students could say some¬ thing, for lack of time, I will try to express the general feeling of all of us. First of all, Mr. Dueck deserves a thank you for his patient and thorough teaching of the prescribed course. A big thank you goes out to the parents and the school board, who have backed us up whenever the going was rough. In August of 1957, we met in Room III, at the Blumenhof School. Most of us were strangers, coming from other districts. We were made to see the differences of dif¬ ferent districts, but after the sharp edges had been rubbed hard a few times, we found that a staunch and compact family unit had been formed. This experience has helped us learn to get along with our fellow men. At the beginning of each day, we have a few minutes of Bible study. Then our minds are directed to Mathematics, Eng¬ lish or Literature, and to Science or History. The last half hour of the day is spent in either a detailed study of Romans, or a German period. Intermissions are spent pumping fresh air into our lungs and get¬ ting our brains cleared of fog. This day will be an ever-remembered monument upon which we will build in our road of life. For some of us, this monument means a stepping-stone to further learning. For others, it means a stepping directly into service. Whichever it may be, let us always remember, with Paul, to “press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Jesus Christ” Emily Loewen 12 ALMA KORNELSEN Alma is small and witty. She has blond hair and blue eyes. She has no trouble tak¬ ing her Grade XI, and at the same time enjoying it. Her occasional smiles help her to make friends. ELMA BRANDT Elma is quiet and reserved. Her ways of solving Algebra can well be envied. One of the better goalies in soccer. Intends to become a-? JAKE WIEBE Jake, a tall gent, with a brushcut, joined us after Christmas. He is taking part of Grade XI. Quiet in the classroom but plays soccer well. STAN PLETT Stan is one of the culprits sitting under the eagle eye of the teacher. Silent except for a snazzy one now and then. Import from Land¬ mark. Thrives on football and hockey. MADELEINE PLETT Madeleine halls from Land¬ mark but is staying with her sisters in Blumenhof this winter. She expresses her opinions in discussions at re¬ cess. Gets highest marks in music and Bible Study. En¬ joys reading. MYRTLE DOERKSEN Myrtle is of the more re¬ served type, but when she comes up with a remark it shows sound reasoning. She is often found chatting with Elma. She enjoys Literature. DORIS THIESSEN Makes 96% in Maths. Hails from the shore of Lake Win¬ nipeg but is making her home with her grandmother this winter. Quiet. VICTOR FRIESEN He is a husky, likeable fel¬ low. His athletic and scholas¬ tic ability is hard to beat. His hobbies include: playing hockey, doing homework on Sunday morning, and teasing girls. MILDRED PENNER Mildred is blue-eyed, dark¬ haired, and cheerful. She enjoys outdoor sports, espe¬ cially skat ' ing. She sings well and is frequently in com¬ mittees. ESTHER WOHLGEMUTH Neatness and determina¬ tion are wrapped up in Esther. Her spontaneous smile and cheerful disposition create a bright spot in our midst. She is gifted with a good voice, which she is using as a member of the quartet. GILBERT UNGER A tall, dark and friendly chap. Happens to be our class president. Is situated at the front of classroom. Enjoys sports. Future? Teaching. EMILY LOEWEN Peeved by Social Studies. You’ll never catch her doing homework. Has great typing ability. Is the Red Cross sec¬ retary. An expert at the crokinole board. IRMA JANSEN Irma is a tall lass with brown hair and blue eyes. Does well in her studies, and usually pipes up with the right answer during class discussions. Notes always up-to-date. A good defense in soccer. Hates to lose an argument. PETER PENNER Peter ' is good-humored and talkative. Never loses an argument. Champion soccer goalie. Plays the guitar. Hard to beat in Geometry. DORIS LOEWEN Doris has a cheerful good¬ morning smile when she ar¬ rives at school. She can stop the really good shots in soc¬ cer. Although Grade XI needs a lot of studying, she does it quite well, without faltering. ERNIE PENNER Started with Grade X but found it too easy and is now ' in Grade XI. Thinks Algebra is the most ridiculous sub¬ ject. Between hockey and Grade XI he is often seen across the Ontario border. Grade XI Report Th ' is year the Blumenhof High School has fourteen Grade XI’s, each one with the determination to achieve satisfactory marks at the end of the school year. On behalf of the Grade XI class, I wish to say a special thank you to Mr. Dueck for the worth-while and educational instruc¬ tions he has given to us, and for keeping patience with us when the going got rough for us. Mathematics is a subject wh ' ich few of us enjoy. Subjects like Biology and Social Studies are very interesting, but they need a lot of earnest concentration and hard study for us. A mind which remembers well can be very useful all around. Homework will sometimes pile up, but if it is given constant attention the pile will slowly diminish. Recess is a period enjoyed by us all. As soon as we hear Room I leaving for the Continued on Page 16 15 Back row, left to right: Peter Penner, Stanley Plett, Victor Friesen, Gilber Unger, Jake Wiebe, Norman Plett, Richard Reimer, Ernie Penner. Second Row: Myrtle Doerksen, Doris Loewen, Irma Janzen, Emily Loewen, Mildred Penner, Madeleine Plett, Doris Thiessen, Emmeline Plett, Agnes Hesse. Front row: Mr. Dueck, Eva Dueck, Esther Wohlgemuth, Elma Brandt, Alma Kornel- sen, Freda Unger, Valida Loewen, Irene Janzen. GRADE XI CLASS REPORT Continued from Page 15 outdoors we know our recess time is only twenty minutes to go. These twenty minutes seem to drag endlessly when you’ve got Maths staring in your face. To you that wish to continue your studies, I wish you good luck, and don’t toe dis¬ couraged even if the going is rugged at times. You’ll appreciate your final marks so much more if you’ve really put your hand to the wheel and tried your level best. You’re sure to get satisfactory results in the end. Esther Wohlgemuth 16 STUDENTS. IRENE JANZEN Irene is a medium sized, dark-haired girl. She frowns when she looks into her Mathematics books, but when it comes to typing she always manages to get 100. When Irene speaks the boys usually have a reason to shudder, but she is a friend of all in school. FREDA UNGER Class secretary. Dark¬ haired and dark-eyed. She is one of the rather lucky ones, living only a mile from school. Frequently seen chat¬ ting on the soccer field. RICHARD REIMER Tall, quiet, blond chap, who wears glasses. He reminds us of a professor. Now and then he comes to school in a green Ford. Thinks making good marks is easy. AGNES HESSE Agnes is small and has dark hair. Although she worked in Winnipeg for about a month after school started, she’s doing well now that she’s here. She has a lovely voice for singing alto. Everybody is cheered up by her friendliness. EMMELINE PLETT Emmeline has red hair and blue eyes. Sits in giggling distance of Irene and Agnes. Dikes to sing. 18 Grade X Class Report Another school year has almost ended. There were five students taking Grade X this year. On behalf of all the Grade X students I would like to thank Mr. Dueck for all the time he has devoted to our grade with his many helpful lectures. To our graduates, we wish the most suc¬ cess can offer. May you find roses strewn on your road, as for the last time you cross the school’s threshold. The subjects that seemed to get the best of us were German and Geography Science was probably the subject that caused the most discussion. Questions like: Explain the Molecular Theory, and how is heat lost by radiation? sometimes get quite varied answers. During recess we participated in softball, football, and soccer. I wish the teachers and fellow students the best ' in prosperity for the years to come. Richard Reimer Snow Snow is falling . . . What a soul-thrilling sight! At our Maker’s command Black fields and dark corners Of earth are made white. May the Snow of His Righteousness Make our lives just as clean. Let not a spot or a blemish Stay bare, that could by Him Or by others be seen. Blumenhof S’ix miles from Steinbach There is a three-roomed school, More than a hundred pupils, Grades I-XI, Here obey their teacher’s rule. This growing district of Blumenhof, Made up of farms of different kinds: Poultry, grain, dairy, and beets, And even swarms of bees one finds. This isn’t all that could be said About the people here, But if you want to know the rest, Come and see to make the picture clear. Grade VTI January January—the month of woes! Wind! Blizzards! Snow! Piled eight feet high. Many a time the mercury Shows twenty-five below. T ' ime after time the New Year Has brought these, the things we fear. But January ’58 isn’t What January is cracked up to be. There are puddles in the yard Where we expected drifts to see. Not many a find our blood through chills For the weather man’s taken sleeping pills! Elma Brandt 19 Grade IX EVA DUECK Quiet, little lady. Remains poised and at ease in every situation. Chums with Valida. NORMAN PLETT Quiet and reserved. Only boy ' in Grade IX and there¬ fore is to be pitied for his lack of co-sufferers. Norman is tall and comes from Blumenort. VALIDA LOEWEN A neat, blond, and blue¬ eyed girl with a friendly smile. She is not fond of His¬ tory but she studies hard. Grade IX Class Report There were three students who gathered this fall to attempt to take Grade IX. We are very thankful for the fine instructions Mr. Dueck has given us this year. As there are quite a number of graduates this year, we wish them best of luck in the future and their vocations they will choose. Two of our most difficult subjects are Mathematics and History. Even though we would often ask a question twice Mr. Dueck would patiently and willingly explain it to us again. Soccer, baseball and skating are the games of sport we play at recess, and table tennis during rainy days. Socials and wiener roasts were also our privileges of enjoyment. We hope to return next year to continue our studies with renewed courage. Eva Dueck PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE Continued from page 6 practise what is true, sincere, and uplifting. Since we are on the subject of neglected opportunities, let me, as principal, take this opportunity to convey my heartfelt thanks to all students, teachers, trustees, parents, and to the many friends who wish us well. Your interest and appreciation have made my task a pleasant one. May God richly bless you, every one! Meanwhile, as we face the future, let us remember that the Master who said, “With¬ out Me ye can do nothing,” also stated with calm assurance: “In the world ye shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” Ben B. Dueck 20 Last Year’s Graduates HENRY KOOP Continuing his studies at the Steinbach Bible Institute JOE PLETT Taking Grade XII in the Steinbach Collegiate Institute A Day in Blumenhof High School Would, you like to visit us a day in our high school? Every day is interesting in a class of twenty-four pupils, but Tuesday seems to be a specially pleasant day. There are several reasons for this. I’ll tell you one of them now. It is really a secret but . . . on this day we have no Geometry nor Science. We don’t have these subjects every day. Therefore, I am not saying that Tues¬ day ‘is always the most enjoyable day, but most of the time it is. As we arrive at school several minutes before nine, we may hear such remarks as, “Can you do our Algebra?” “Have you finished your Social Studies notes?” or “I did no homework last night because I went singing at the Invalid Home.” At the sound of the bell we take our seats, ready to begin another day of hard studying. We begin another day by a short period of devotions, a hymn, and prayer. After this the teacher is ready to help us solve algebraic equations. Completely confused with all the x and y squares, and (a+b) and (a—b), we wonder whether we’ll ever be brilliant enough to catch on to it. What a thrill after we have solved one problem by ourselves and obtained the correct answers. At last recess comes along, fifteen min¬ utes of outdoor recreation. Forgetting about Algebra, the students enjoy a game of foot¬ ball or rugby. Continued on page 35 21 Grades 1 Luana Dueck Luana is a quiet girl, she never gets into soccer and skating. Is good at reading story books. 2 Minna Plett Minna is a cheerful, happy girl, enjoying all sports. The favorite school subject is Literature. 5 Murray Barkman Good at most outdoor sports. 6 Hilda Friesen Enjoys skating, football, and reading story books. 7 Irene Unger Enjoys school and sewing. 8 Marjorie Unger One of the book worms in Room Two. 3 Garnet Reimer “For he’s a jolly good fel¬ low.” Enjoys studying. 4 Marina Unger She is a girl who never for¬ gets to laugh. She prefers hiding during the Literature period. Easy to make friends with. 9 Iris Reimer Has poetic abilities. Enjoys a story book once in a while. 10 Margaret Penner A neat girl, who is a champion goalie. 11 Wilma Friesen Wilma is a neat, brown¬ eyed maiden who likes to giggle for a change . 12 Irene Reimer Favorite subject—Spelling. Enjoys story books. 13 Ernie Friesen He doesn’t like school too well, but likes to play hockey. His favorite subject is Arith¬ metic. Grades 4, 5 6 1. Mildred Reimer, 2. Linda Friesen, 3. Harry Friesen, 4. Wilmer Plett, 5.Lottie Dueck, 6. Lennard Penner, 7. Philip Doerksen, 8. Elfrieda Reimer, 9. Leo Unger, 10. Mar¬ garet Plett, 11. Ruth Toews, 12. Eleanor Plett, 13. Verna Reimer, 14. Lavern Penner, 15. Dora Dueck, 16. Catherine Friesen, 17. Joe Unger, 18. Sara Dueck, 19. Pauline Doerksen, 20. Clifford Friesen, 21. Clarice Penner, 22. Johnny Bergman, 23. Dennis Reimer, 24. Danny Unger, 25. Ralph Unger, 26. Raymond Reimer, 27. Jakie Plett, 28. Kenneth Plett, 29. Paul Friesen, 30. Milton Reimer, 31. Allen Dueck. KMiH | 1 kip’ - I km I Ktal M n jfj 1 1 1 1 Grades 1, 2, 3 4 1. Vida Janzen, 2. Levina Dueck, 3. Emily Janzen, 4. Lottie Penner, 5. Mary Frie- sen, 6. Eugene Reimer, 7. Margaret Rose Plett, 8. David Friesen, 9. Lydia Doerksen, 10. Paul Unger, 11. Carol Toews, 12. Sidney Barkman, 13. Leona Reimer, 14. Jimmy Reimer, 15. Larry Reimer, 16. Bernie Plett, 17. Art Reimer, 18. Wilbert Friesen, 19. Amanda Plett, 20. Elaine Barkman, 21. Dorothy Unger, 22. Alice Reimer, 23. Henry Friesen, 24. Josephine Toews, 25. Henry Doerksen, 26. Ronnie Reim3r, 27. Delbert Reimer, 28. Klaas Reimer, 29. Ray Friesen. 30. Gracie Friesen, 31. Stanley Dueck, 32. Arnold Reimer, 33. Laverna Plett, 34. Brian Plett, 35. Helen Reimer. GROUP PICTURES . YEAR BOOK COMMITTEE Standing, left to right: Peter Penner (Editor), Gilbert Unger (Photographer), Mild¬ red Penner (Assistant-Editor), Richard Reimar (Circulation Manager), Ernie Penner (Ad¬ vertising Manager). Sitting: Valida Loewen (Secretary-Treasurer), Irma Janzen (Typing). 26 DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE Left to right, back row: Ernie Penner, Norman Plett, Mr. Kornelsen, Mr. Dueck (principal). Sitting: Miss Plett, Doris Thiessen (convener). LITERARY COMMITTEE Left to right: Doris Loewen, Eva Dueck, Emmeline Plett (Convener). 27 ROOM II STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: Luana Dueck, Minna Plett, Mr. Kornelsen, Leonard Penner, Garnet Reimer. 28 ACTIVITIES . 1. Sewing class 2. Professor 3. Three mechanics 4. Girls tidy? 5. Concentrating 6. Assistant editor 7. January 8. Christmas banquet 9. Three Kings 10. Twenty! 11. What number? 12. The workers? 30 5. Simply bored 6. Preparatory training 3. Boards fo r the skating rink 4. Get those seams straight! 1. Signals down 2. Elvis? School Calendar August— 28—School Opens September— 2—Labour Day 19— Student Council Elections 20— Rugby, Twin Creek at Blumenhof October— 14—Thanksgiving 16—Thanksgiving Social 21-31—Asian Flu! 31—Teachers’ Convention November— 1—Teachers’ Convention 11—Remembrance Day 19—Inspector’s Visit 29—Term Examinations begin February— 6—Portraits taken at Walt’s 14—Tobogganing (??) Somewhere in the Southeast March— 3-8—Education Week 5-6—Parents’ Day 21—“Robinson Crusoe” at Niverville 26— Term Examinations begin 27— Inspector’s Visit April— 2— Finish Examinations 3— Easter Program 4— Good Friday 4-13—Easter Holidays 28—Worst blizzard this year December— 5—Examinations completed 19— Christmas Social 20— Christmas Program 23—Received Report Cards 24-31—Christmas Holidays J anuary— 1—New Year’s Day 3—School opens 9—Stopped flooding rink; played softball (42 degrees above) 15—First skating on our rink 22—Head-on collision, Stan and Victor 31—Hockey, Blumenhof at Niverville May— 1—Christopher Columbus 5—Arbour Day 9—Softball, Niverville at Blumenhof 10—Graduation Banquet 14—Wiener Roast June— 6—Graduation Exercises 17—Final Examinations begin 27—Picnic 30—School closes 32 1. Thanksgiving 2. Good King Wenceslas 3. Evergreens for Christmas 4. First prize winners? 5. Home run! 6. Brightening up the corner 33 1. Shop 2. Parents’ Day 3. Lookit, Peter! 4. Three strikes? 5. Field trip 6. Practicing speeches 7. Thanksgiving display 8. Don’t you dare! 9. That bell! 10. Preparations for the skating rink 11. All-star goalie 12. Ice-cream and pie m 1 If |||| ■ .. - o n � • r ’ - t- A Day at Blumenhof High School Continued from page 21 In our second class period we study Literature. We are enchanted by some piece of fine poetry, or we marvel at the well chosen words an author has used ' in a story. John Keats wrote, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Literature seems to add some joy to our lives that will remain. Most of us take lunch to school. During noon hour it is sometimes quite noisy. Some are playing outside, others are en¬ gaged in a game of table tennis, and still others are chatting about lessons. After the one o’clock bell comes story t ' ime. Then we begin meditating on Social Studies. Grade IX studies history of the nations of the world, Grade X Regional Geography, and Grade XI History of the Canadian nation. We are so absorbed in this study that we almost forget ourselves and the teacher as we listen to his lectures. Our last recess is followed by several minutes of singing. “Favorite Songs and Hymns” is the hymn book we use. We s ' ing well-known songs and also learn new ones. Finally we try to do some German grammar. Of course we have trouble with “der,” “die,” and “das.” Trying to master a language is lots of fun, and fortunately we have a good German instructor. After school is closed by singing “God Save the Queen,” and prayer, a group stays for high school prayer meeting. It is here where we unite in Christian fellowship and ' in fellowship with our Redeemer. As you see our activities during one day, I am sure you will realize that high school life is enjoyable and beneficial. We want to increase our knowledge to serve our country, but most of all to serve our Lord wherever He chooses to place us. Myrtle Doerksen Spiritual Instruction at Our School We truly have a great privilege in being able to attend a high school in our home district where we can get spiritual instruc¬ tion as well as our high school education. Every morning we spend some time for morning devotions. We sing a hymn, have prayer, and B ' ible reading. For our Bible reading we study great men such as Abra¬ ham, Jacob, David, and Daniel. With such a beginning the day seems brighter. Religion period comes twice a week. Dur¬ ing this period we study the Book of Romans. We learn about the structure of the book and many important truths re¬ vealed in it. The book is divided into parts dealing with the “need,” “way,” and “results” of salvation, and with “Israel” in many things which will stay with us after we leave school and will help us in our future life. On Tuesday after school we have a prayer meeting. It is usually quite well attended, although ‘it could be better some¬ times. We enjoy a wonderful time of fellow¬ ship together. This helps to unite us more as a group of young Christians and strengthens us in our spiritual life. The local ministers also have their part in our high schoool. They occasionally come for a visit and bring us an inspiring mes¬ sage. It encourages us to know that they are interested in our spiritual welfare and are supporting us in prayer. I believe I can say on behalf of Mr. Dueck and fellow students that we appreciate this greatly. We are glad that it is possible for us to attend such a high school and we are looking forward to the time when we will be able to get the rest of our education here too. Alma Kornelsen, Grade XI 35 36 Steinbach X umber y[atd OWA . 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