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

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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.

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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

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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.