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

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MARGARET ROSE BARKMAN A nice quiet girl who comes to school for the purpose of learning. She is friendly and cheerful. Hobbies — playing accordion and reading. She hop¬ es to become a nurse, and we are sure she will make a success of it. HAROLD FAST Harold is a tall, quiet fellow. Many students often greet him with “How’s the weather up there?” He does not mind it, but only casually replies, “How’s the weather down there?” In his spare time, he enjoys playing his guitar. FRANK THIESSEN Frank is a dark-haired fellow with long legs. He has “lots’ ’of information about the S. B. I. His chief ambition is to own a Thunderbird, but most likely a V.W. will act as substitute. There must be a reason why Frank always has to sit in the front seat. He ’does not intend to become a teacher. MARY FRIESEN Her cheerful smile puts you at ease. Expresses herself as worry-free. Never makes New Ye.ars re¬ solutions. Sometimes forgets to speak English in school. Enjoys skating and eating dinner in the lobby. Mary has a strong dislike for geography and algebra. Her ambition is to become a nurse. NAOMI BRAUN Comes to school bright and early. She is apt to get visitors when the teacher leaves the room for a while. Naomi is neat, friendly, and talkative. Sometimes has all her homework done. Enjoys school in spite df some boring subjects. Greets everybody with a cheery “Good morning.” DENNIS PLETT Dennis is a smart student who excels in maths and science. He is good in sports such as soccer and ping-pong. Manages to score high marks in spite of his part time carpenter job. Chums with Har¬ old and Bob. Hobbies are reading, erecting models, and doing homework. PAGE 18

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Grade Ten LAUREN GIESBRECHT Is a great friend of the David’s. Detests Ger¬ man but she says her future ambition is to teach that subject. Enjoys talking and giggling. Voices her opinions freely. Whiz at typing. Laurie is good at writing poems and short stories. ALVIN FRIESEN Alvin seems to be well-liked, for he is in sev¬ eral committees. Likes to take pictures at the most unexpected moments. Detests those huge assign¬ ments on Fridays. Hobby — going to school. Hopes to finish his high school in the near future. DAVID BRIAN REIMER His name is Brian but sometimes it seems that “Brain” would suit him better. Appears to be a dignified gentleman. Has a very large vocabulary and frequently mystifies his fellow classmates by using it in his answers. His nickname is Hans. LOTTIE PLETT Although Lottie has skipped a few grades, she takes her studies seriously, and seems to make good marks. She is not very out spoken. Usually has her homework completed. Her favourite pas¬ time is cooking. As for the future, Lottie’s ambition is undecided. LYDIA DOERKSEN She is “quiet” during schooltime, but is very noisy during recess. Seems to have memorized the “Reimash and Platti” book. Chums with everybody. Enjoys reading, typing and classtime visits. She is quick to congratulate any extraordinary deeds. Her ambition is to become a lady. DAVID REIMER Thinks he is a “gentleman.” He is a friendly fellow and enjoys conversing with girls. Believes that reading during dinner aids digestion. Good at typing. “Big David” always has a wise remark during German class. Makes long distance calls to Brian during class hours. PAGE 17

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PAUL FRIESEN Paul is a handsome athletic fellow who would rather practise speaking Low German than Eng¬ lish or High German. He is well liked by everyone. Usually “hitches” a ride with Murray. Knows how to display his energy on the ice or football field. Enjoys German translation with Mr. Martens at noon. MILTON REIMER Milton is a captive on the farm. He dislikes German and English, but likes expressing himself in “flat-German.” Frequently he does not take lec¬ tures to heart, but usually he is very studious. His seemingly serious remarks often cause big smiles. RAMONA DOERKSEN Ramona is a friendly, intelligent girl who chums with Susan and Mary. Is frequently one of the group of girls that is told to “clear the lobby.” Usually has her homework done. She enjoys skat¬ ing, talking and listening to interesting conversa¬ tions. SUSAN REIMER Comes to school with the Ridgewood gang. She enjoys decorating the classroom. Usually has her homework done in spite of all her extra-curricular activites. Seems to be in the teachers’ good graces. Pretends to dislike being teased. She expresses her immediate opinions forcefully. SID BARKMAN Sid is especially interested in science and its different branches, and is an enthusiastic taxider¬ mist. He has a big brother in school who supplies the transportation. Dislikes German. Hobby is coin collecting. Doesn’t like being reminded to talk Eng¬ lish. ROBERT BRANDT Bob is one of those wise fellows who seems to know everything except his school work. Con¬ tinually talks during school time. Always arguing with teachers and students. Sometimes has his home work finished in spite of his great enthusiasm for sports. His ambition is to drive a 706 someday. PAGE 19