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

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Our Graduates MURRAY BARKMAN This handsome dark-haired young man has a likeable disposition. Realized the value of educa¬ tion and returned to school after several years of absence. Murray is athletically inclined and parti¬ cipates in all sports, especially hockey. Prefers mo¬ ccasins to shoes. He is always in a good mood on Monday mornings for obvious reasons - a good weekend. Is known for depositing his passengers at school after the bell has rung. Occasionally miss¬ ed school to work at a job. MARCELLA CORNELSEN Marcella is tall, slim and neat. She leads a busy life, but earns good marks just the same. Her friendliness accounts for her friends. Is talented in driving the car and frequently hauls her cousins to school with her dad’s Pontiac. Is good at tennis, which she seems to enjoy immensely. Her ambi¬ tion is to finish high school and get a job. Doesn’t mind doing homework if there is music accompani¬ ment. PAGE 11

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Vale die tory Address Inspector Jasper Teachers and Fellow Students Parents Ladies and Gentlemen I am very keenly aware of the great honour my fellow grade elevens have placed on me. It is my desire and especially my sincere prayer that I might fill this position with the right attitude. I am thoroughly convinc ed that this past school year will be remembered by all of us as a year filled with blessings as well as some discourage¬ ments. For some of us this might be the last year of school education we will get, but many will con¬ tinue in their search for more knowledge. We have all slipped and made mistakes at times but let us not be discouraged, but strive on and use these failures as guides to keep from repeating the same mistakes in the future. As we are on the verge of entering a life somewhat different from that whch we are used to we look back with mingled feelings. I believe there are experiences which will long be remembered by all of -us. There were times when we wished there weren’t quite as many memory selections in liter¬ ature but now that we know them they aren’t so bad. Chemistry proved itself interesting, with an experiment to liven things up once in a while. I am sure there must have been times when Mr. Martens will have thought, “Won’t they ever learn the sub¬ junctive and indicative forms in German?”, but those things are of the past and we’d probably rather not be reminded of those times. No doubt some of us will have felt discouraged at times but those times are “precious memories” by now. “Variety is the spice of life.” To prove this we have had different activities besides school work to clear the cobwebs out of our brains. These acti¬ vities fulfilled their purposes very well. They gave us the extra boost we needed to make this year an enjoyable one. We have been told many times not to be satis¬ fied with anything but the best. We would like to hand this down to the undergraduates as well. May we never choose a goal of less then “the perfect” for only the very best is good enough for our Master. We challenge you to come back next year and continue in your schooling. It has been said that “that which is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Let us always keep this in mind. We the graduates, have been greatly privileged in being given the chance of furthering our educa¬ tion. We express our sincerest thanks to our par¬ ents, school board and friends who have made this school year possible and enjoyable. We also thank our teachers who have helped us in our intellectual growth as well as in our spiritual life and growth. This last year has given us more knowledge and understanding of life. As graduates, it is our sincere desire that this newly attained knowledge will help us to be of more help to the people around us. We have learnt to understand and to value the fellowship of our fellow students. Let us go forth from here with a greater zeal to work for our Master. One writer puts it this way, “It is better to live thirty years than exist seventy.” In closing I will read a poem which contains a great chal¬ lenge for all of us. We are building every day In a good, or evil way, And the structure of it grows, Will our utmost self disclose. Build it well, whate’er you do, Build it straight, and strong and true; Build it clean, and high and broad Build it for the eye of God. Peter Penner PAGE 10

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IRENE DOERKSEN Her school days begin with a four mile ride to school. When she breezes into the classroom we all know that the bell will ring soon or has rung already. Has lots of spunk and ambition. Detests pickles, and coffee without sugar. Irene is witty and always notices when the teacher uses a split infinitive. Never experiences “Blue Mondays”. Lik¬ es late evenings. Irene’s laugh often echoes through the halls of Blumenort High. VIOLA FAST Viola’s marks are as high as she is tall. Some¬ times slaves away at her homework during recess. Viola and her brother are the “dust inspectors” of our huts. In general, she likes all subjects, but doesn’t know why a subject like maths exists. Of¬ ten reads the thermometer and informs the rest about the temperature in the room. Is aiming for the scholarship. Usually sticks to the end of an argument. Future career - unknown. PETER PENNER One of the wiser gentlemen in the classroom, scoring high marks without any apparent effort. Occasionally finds himself the only one of the male section who does not need to repeat a test. Usually misses a few days of school each week because of his patriotism to the farm. Is a whiz at mathema¬ tics. Homework is usually finished. Has a good sense of humour. Sometimes finds time to read German books. Future - Engineering. CATHERINE FRIESEN Cathy joined us after a month of extended holi¬ days. Her motto: “Curiosity never killed a cat.” Is determined to win that tennis game. Mathema¬ tics poses somewhat of a problem for her. Her presence in the class helps to brighten and liven things up. Catherine is no exception to the rule that ladies like talking. She is a gal with a friendly smile and loads of energy. PAGE 12