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

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ABIE PENNER Abie bails from Ridgewood. He has a good bass voice and makes use of it by singing in two church choirs and lin itihe male quartet. His curved tennis serves are hard to return. Likes Mathematics, Chem¬ istry, and chocolate cake. He ‘is our capable Year Book Editor and sports convenor. He is continually pestered by his female neigh¬ bors across the aisle and behind him. He doesn’t seem to mind though! While driv¬ ing his ‘58 Ford, Abie takes great delight in scaring his passengers, Abie is frequent¬ ly found napping while Mr. Dueck is, lec¬ turing on: “The roots of the present lie deep in the past.’’ MELVIN FRIESEN Jolly smart fellow! Melvin is reserved, but can participate in an argument during class period. Although he missed school for a number of years, he didn’t find it hard picking up the basic facts, like theorems and chemical equations. He already excels in subjects like social studies and chemistry. Melvin’s hobby and athletic abilities are clearly revealed in being one of the cham¬ pion players in the local hockey league, A lot of Melvin’s time is spent in “picking’’ away on that “ole” guitar. He doesn’t real¬ ly mind being bothered by Valida. He is occasionally known as “Teacher’s Pet”. IRENE JANZEN Irene is ‘that girl we would all miss if she was’t ' there. She is a good sport Irene has a twinkle in her eye at times that make us wonder what’s up her sleeve. “Tem¬ per?” just a bit, to add the spice to life in school. Her record shows regular attend¬ ance of Which the school needs more. She has a good soprano voice of which she makes good use. A bit moody particularly so, early in the morning; perhaps it is for a good reason. When her face is covered with a frown we are sure ' that she is ' think¬ ing quite seriously of her June Exam in Social Studies. She believes quite definitely that walking to school in the morning is benefical to her health and mood during the day. GRAD

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Mr. Chairman; Honoured Guests; Ladies and Gentleman Fellow Graduates; The year is almost past. What have we gained ? Has the eleventh year of stud¬ ies been of any use in the shaping of our personality, in the building of our character and in the developing of our ability to live pleasantly and usefully among our fellow- men? This question must be answered in the future. We, as graduates have a ' Sincere desire to prove ourselves to those who made this year possible for us. To the undergrad¬ uates our admontion is: ' Strive for the high¬ est. Never let a second-best be good enough. “The best” can be reached if seriously sought and worked for. Let us ever increase in knowledge, wisdom and love towards our fellow-men. The future for a number or all of us may be only a blank wall. Let us remember, however, that we need live only ;bbe pre¬ sent. We need not worry or plan for a number of years ;in advance. Since we have only the present, this minute in which to live, let us live it vividly, completely and satisfactorily, in the upward direction, after we leave. Let us as graduates and as under¬ graduates isat a goal for ourselves. May we never choose a goal of less (than “the per¬ fect”, and may we never let the goal fade from sight. Sometimes the goal may seem as a mirage and .may seem to fade, but if we aim for it we need not lose sight of it. In using our talents, we will not be judged for the amount of work done. Our faithfulness towards our Master in using ■the talents He has given us will judge us. Set a goal, aim for it and strive for it a- gainst all odds coming our way. Let us be faithful in the field .assigned by our Master. In closing, I would like to leave this thought with you, that: “in all these things, we are more (than conquerors through Him that loved us.” Emmeline Plett 15

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UATES Emmeline Plett Our capable social convenor. Brain of the class. Expresses her opinions during any discussion. She thinks public speaking and debating are fun. If she As to be con¬ vinced, you have to be ready to prove your statement. She excels in singing, Lit¬ erature, skating, and watching hockey. She insists that she can’t act like a lady. You can’t be moody for very long when she ' is around. Walks down the ' ally of “Good In¬ tentions.” When you hear the expression “Oh Yinta”, something has annoyed Em¬ meline. To ease her tightened nerves, she plays the accordian. mo- ■ AGNES HESSE Neat and punctual As this friendly cheer¬ ful lass. Agnes is the youngest in a family of ' three girls. She likes skating, singing and ' does well An Mathematics. Writing his¬ tory notes is excluded from her l ' ist of favorite pastimes. Agnes As a champion in ping-pong. She As privileged in having dark brown hair, and eyes, and (in having artistic abilities. Get her excited and you ”11 hear something like: ‘Qo lala’. She As our modern hair-dresser in school. She can very seldom be seen without her bosom pal, Emmeline. Has good intentions An over¬ coming her ‘giggling spells’. MONROE DOERKSEN Monroe is our tallest gent¬ leman. He joined our ranks after Christmas. Is a friend¬ ly chap and very co-operat¬ ive. His interests are reveal¬ ed by success in soccer. His favourite ' subject As Chemis¬ try. Occasionally comes to school in a 1956 Plymouth. Works hard at his studies and usually manages to have his homework finished. Will become Charles Dickens ' the Second? Thrives on teasing Agnes. 17