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

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Left to right: Peter Penner, Henry Friesen, Paul Friesen, convener. Sports Committee Report Hello there! Sports is something that we all like. This means that good sportsmanship and good co-operation is needed. In the fall we started out with football. We played football for quite a while and then we got a team together to practise for a couple of days. We asked Landmark to come and play against us. In spite of good cheering and a good start we lost the game. In winter we played a number of sports like table tennis, soccer, and hockey. Because the boys like hockey, we got a team together to have some practise. We took off some noon hours to practise at the local Blumenort rink. We could not practise Ping-pong on a cold winter morning. very much because the weather was not too favour¬ able. When we played against A.K. Penners, how¬ ever, we won by a score of six to three. With spring around the corner we are all pret¬ ty eager to see the dry ground appear again. We are looking forward to some good games of base¬ ball and volleyball. Throughout the year we have been able to en¬ joy ourselves during the recesses with a number of activities. This enjoyment was a direct result of the co-operation of the students during the course of the year. Paul Friesen O Team! I stand on guard for thee! PAGE 26

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School Calendar SEPTEMBER 1—School opened 14—School Photographer 30—School Elections FEBRUARY 4-5—Teacher’s Convention 12—Skating Party at Blumenhof 25—Graduation Supper at Martens’ OCTOBER 9—Get-Acquainted Party 16—Football game against Landmark 30—Hallowe’en pranks in Gr. 11 classroom NOVEMBER 11—Remembrance Day 25—Birthday Party for Mrs. Jasper 30—Mrs. Jasper substituted for Mr. Martens MARCH 1— Retakes at Walt’s 2— Teacher’s Excursion to Suicide Hill 4—Tobogganing at Riviera Park 6—Hockey game against A. K. Penners 11-12—Parent’s Day 16—Grade 11 girls’ excursion to Winnipeg 18—Inspector at School 25—Toured Manitoba Institute of Technology 31—Film - “Time and Eternity” DECEMBER 3—Mr. Doerksen absent 8—Film at I.S.C.F. - “Seven Days a Week” 15-21—Christmas Exams 21—Smorgasbord Grade XI 23—Christmas Social APRIL 7-15—Easter Exams 14—Mr. Doerksen’s tonsil operation Mrs. Jasper substituted 24—Alumni banquet 28—Film - “Facts of Faith” JANUARY 4—School Started 6—Mrs. Jasper substituted for Mr. Martens 18—School Photographer 30—Churchill’s Funeral MAY 15—Field trip 28—Graduation (Possible dates) JUNE 14-21—June Exams PAGE 25

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Left to right: Martha Klassen; Frank Thiessen; Catherine Friesen, Convener; Delbert Plett, Elaine Barkman. Social Committee Report To relieve the monotony of our studies, we students welcome a change in activities. We had our annual “Get-Acquainted Party’’ in October. For some reason, hilarious laughter at some of the sights was heard. Some people say a person gets too old for birth¬ day parties, but our worthy teachers don’t. They didn’t seem to mind being blindfolded, although loud noises from balloons being banged over their heads appeared to bother them. At our Christmas social we enjoyed a play, musical numbers, and amusing games. Candy, pea¬ nuts, fruit, and gifts were distributed. We also proved our skating skills several times. After one such an excursion doughnuts and coffee refreshed our spirits. With enthusiastic hearts we boarded the bus one mild winter day in anticipation of some good tobogganing. Although nature seemed opposed to our venture, we enjoyed the ride and lack of stu¬ dies for that afternoon. An event which has become almost tradition is the field trip, which we take when warmer wea¬ ther rolls around. These extra activities help to make school life more varied and interesting. They also give our instructors a break in their lectures. Don’t you think informal socials enrich school spirit? Catherine Friesen PAGE 27