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

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Ben D. Dueck Grades 9-11 As I think of the relatively short time that has elapsed since my last visit with you in the 1957-58 yearbook, one thing comes home to me forcibly. It is this: yes¬ terday (or yesteryear, for that matter) re¬ turns no more, and tomorrow ‘is shrouded in the deep mists of uncertainty; it is only today that is really significantly ours. “Well, what of today?” you ask. “Why is it so significant ?” Let me explain. While It is certainly understood that both past and future hold hands with the present, it seems to me that today’s things, done or undone, become the history of tomorrow. Those righteous re¬ solutions made for tomorrow mean nothing at all unless puit into effect in the present. Today is the only sphere in which we may operate. This Is borne out by great writers and thinkers of the ages. Even our dear guidebook, the Bible, maintains that today is of tremendous value, is dhown dm the admonition in Hebrews 3:7 and in the blessed promise of our Lord to the repent¬ ant malefactor in Luke 23:43. When we consider relationships and achievements in school, our impression of the impact of the present is deepened. lit is always today’s lesson learned or not learned, today’s assigment finished or left From the Principal’s Desk undone, today’s absence or presence that determines and shapes the character of each individual student. After all is said and done, isn’t each human being the sum total of all his acts, in all his “todays” ? Fortunately, we teachers and students are able to capitalize on this fact. No long¬ er need we attempt to cross bridges before they appear. Worry over unencountered problems need not spoil today ' s golden hours. As long as we do our daily stretch faithfully, even those final examinations will bow our way when they, in their turn, en¬ counter us. On the other hand, however, there are some rather frightening aspects about to¬ day. If it ' is true that tomorrow’s worries need not upset us in the present, it is also equally true that things left undone that should have been (attended to today are opportunities forever lost. ' How, important it is then, teacher, to give that cheering word, that pleasant smile, that helpful hint right now! Students and graduates —• TODAY you build, either wisely or un¬ wisely, the young man or young woman you will (actually be in all your “todays” to come. Let’s all make a (splendlid job of it together, shall we? Having friends, ad¬ vertising well-wishers, trustees, and staunch parents to back us, and trusting in God to supply strength, wisdom, and patience, we here at Blumenhof School firmly be¬ lieve (that each of our days will be success¬ ful. Being old-fashioned enough to believe in a Creator, and realizing our own weak¬ nesses in doing His will at all times, we have one more thought to leave with all of you who have an interest in our school. It is dimply this: will you pray for us - today ? Sincerely, Ben B. Dueck 8

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e Inspector’s Message H. A. Mouritsen In my message to the graduates last year I stated that we were -standing on the threshold of a new era for education in Manitoba. -This prediction has now become a reality iin a large pant of our province. Although the major change has occurred ' in the -administration of secondary educ¬ ation, many added features were adopted which will benefit all levels and all phases of education. The secondary pupils of the future can expect to enjoy the following advantages which their -predecessors did not have. (1) For the first time in Manitoba, every boy and girl who desires a secondary ed¬ ucation Will have the right to attend a high school. (2) The high school programme will be more versatile and more flexible to meet the varying needs of the pupils. (3) There will be specialized instruction a- vailable in the important academic, techni¬ cal and vocational subjects. (4) There will be an opportunity for the pupils to attain a higher standard of a- chievement in all subjects, made possible by improved instruction and better facilities. (5) The pupils will have the opportunity to work and play with a larger group of youth at their own age level. Although the graduates of 1959 will not enjoy the benefits of the new plan, they can serve those Who are to follow by shouldering their share of -the responsibil¬ ity of obtaining the objective which will guarantee that every pup ' il in the future who desires a secondary education will be able to gat it by right and not by chance. To the graduates, my sincere congrat¬ ulations for a job well done. For each of you I wish a good life filled with your share of good health, happiness and peace of mind, H. A. Mouritsen, B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. Inspector of Schools 7

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Teacher’s Report Room II Irivin Penner Grades 4-8 Life is like a journey. Anyone that has had the privileged experience of going on a trip will have learned a few simple facts about it. First of all there is the stage of pre¬ paration. This is most important. The suc¬ cess of a journey, be ' it for one day, a week, or a year, depends upon how careful¬ ly the person taking the journey has pre¬ pared. Every child going to school is pre¬ paring for its journey through life. Help¬ ing the Child with its preparation is the responsibiity of the parent, teacher, and fellow-man. Solomon in his great wisdom ■said “Train a ' Child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.” The second point is the journey itself. It is wise to have a map to guide us on our way. Decisions have to be made as to choice of roads to take. In our journey through life we have only one important guide; that is God’s word. If this guide will be followed closely it is a sure Guide. In it we find the right and sure way to take. Jesus says “I am the way the truth and the life.” We also meet friends and comrades on our journey. Our Guide will also show us how to act towards those travelling with us. Let us consider the conclusion John Boyle O’Reilly comes to after testing all other possessions When he says “Each heart holds the “secret” “Kindness” Is the word. Last of all is our destination. Where are we going ? What will be the end ? How long will it be until we arrive there? For some of us the journey is longer than for others. The time is in God’s hand. As we journey on we move from station to station. Some to this station, others to another. But our destination should be a common goal for all. Our Master and Guide has gone before, and prepared a place for us. Let us iall meet in the glorious mansion in Heaven. Irvin Penner 9