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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1966 volume:

Dedication To you, Mr. Abe G. Penner, for your: Unselfish contributions of time and effort Hard work in helping to create and maintain a high standard for our school Interests in not only the school but also us as students . . . We dedicate The Blue and Gold ’66 Blumenort High School Knrolment Grade 11 . ________ 19 Grade 10 ... _ .... 29 Grade 9 __ .... ___ 35 Total _______ .... 83 PAGE 2 School Calendar SEPTEMBER 2—School opened 14— School photographer Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Reimer showed slides 15— Get-acquainted party- 24—School elections OCTOBER 8— Grade ll’s saw “The Dream” 15—Grade 9’s football against Blumenhof and Ridgewood 21— Mr. Gamel from CNIB 29—Football and volleyball against Landmark Divisional oratorical contest NOVEMBER 5—Birthday party for Mr. Klassen and Mr. Martens 11—Remembrance Day 23—Film - “Christmas Carol” DECEMBER 9— SCF film - “The Silent Witness” 15-22—Fall examinations 23—Christmas social JANUARY 3—School reopened 11—ISCF tobogganing party 18—Dr. Penner showed slides 22— A. D. Penner (Gideon) showed slides FEBRUARY 18—Mr. Klassen sick - substitute teacher 24—Tour of Bethesda Hospital “The Red River of Life” Part I MARCH 11—Parents’ Day 17— “Great Expectations” 18— Retakes at Walt’s 24—Banquet at Klassens “Red River of Life” Part n APRIL 1-7—Easter examinations 16—Alumni banquet MAY 14—Field trip 27—Graduation (Possible Dates) JUNE 4—Graduation 13-24—June examinations PAGE 3 A Challenge It is an accepted fact that you go to a school to accumulate knowledge. It is now quite obvious that learning the three “R’s” is not sufficient for us to stay abreast of our modem society. You young people in the high school are preparing to meet the challenge of this modern society. It is expedient for you to apply yourselves to the studies that are offered you. Never say, “Now I know it all.” Remember, God would have you able to do your task intelligently. Learn to apply in a practical way that which you learned in the course of your studies. Solomon said, “Happy is the man that getteth understanding — All the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.” Young people, the Lord can use your education. He WILL use it if you will dedicate it to His cause. Edmar Fast Inspector’s Message I am honored to be asked to write a message for the 1966 Yearbook. It affords me an opportunity to extend to you and your Staff sincere good wishes for your spirit in undertaking this responsible publication. I would like to quote a part of General MacArthur’s Address On Youth. “Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust, fear and despair—these are the long, long years that bow the head and turn the growing spirit back to dust. Whatever your years, there is in every being’s heart the love of wonder, the undaunted challenge of events, the unfailing child-like appetite for what is next, and the joy and the game of life. You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair. In the central place of every heart there is a recording chamber; so long as it receives messages of beauty, hope, cheer and courage, so long are you young.” At this time of year, I would like to take this opportunity to extend to you, the Teaching Staff, and the Student Body sincerest good wishes for the future. J. H. Menzies School Board GEO. T. PENNER BEN FAST H. D. FROESE ARNOLD REIMER JOHN PETERS JOHN K. SCHELLENBERG ALBERT LOEWEN A. G. PENNER PAGE 5 President’s Message Another year of school has passed, and we look forward to see what we have accomplished. I feel that this school year has been successful, and I will long remember it. As we review the past year, shall we not be disappointed at our failures, but learn from them for the future. On behalf of the students, I wish to thank all the teachers for the instruction and knowledge we have received at school. I would like to say a special thank-you to the parents and the school board who made it possible for us to attend school. Without your help, this would be impossible. I want to thank the student body for giving me the oppor¬ tunity to serve as class president. To me this has been a very valuable experience, and I have greatly enjoyed working with the student body. Undergraduates, do your best in your studies, and strive for nothing but the best. As you strive to reach your High-set goal, remember that your life is an example that others will follow. Alvin Friesen Editorial What does making a yearbook do for one who is closely connected with this process? First, it widens his views, interests, and experience. This may prove a valuable asset in future life. Secondly, helping to make a successful yearbook fosters a sense of respon¬ sibility. If, as a result of this, a person puts forth a good effort, he will find enjoyment and pride in his labour and its fruits. Lastly, working together with a co-operative committee that is striving toward a com¬ mon goal, develops character. Co-operation, unity, and appreciating the other person and his ideas are all part of building character. We as the yearbook com¬ mittee, hope that to a certain extent, these ideals have been realized in our own small worlds. A hearty thank-you to all those who have made possible the Blue and Gold ’66. D. Brian Reimer PAGE 6 Principal’s Message When the late President Kennedy made the statement “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” he was, no doubt, challenging the citizens of his country to seek an unselfish attitude towards their country and life in general. Not only would the coun¬ try be more prosperous but the people’s lives would be enriched. The words he stated may well have been derived from the words of Jesus “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. Many of you students have spent at least one year at our School. It would seem natural to conclude that not all of you have enjoyed yoursel¬ ves to the same degree nor benefited equally. Is this because of some of you have found studies here easier than others? Probably. Could it be, however, that the greater factor may be directly related to the amout you “give”? If you came here only to receive, quite likely you found the year less than sat¬ isfactory. If you contributed freely offering some cheerful words in a glo¬ omy situation, suggesting worthwhile ideas, serving faithfully on a commit¬ tee.you, no doubt, felt the school year to be more meaningful. May I take this opportunity to urge each one of the graduates and students to give first of all, yourself to Christ, and also your talents and capacities to mankind. If you do this unselfishly you can be assured of liv¬ ing a life of greater enjoyment, satisfaction, a nd accomplishment in what ever you do. Mr. G. B. Doerksen page 7 Faculty J MR. G. B. DOERKSEN, B.A. Blumenhof High School Manitoba Teacher’s College University of Manitoba Teaching experience On Blumenort Staff Literature Social Studies Biology Typing II Composition MR. G. R. KLASSEN, B.Sc. Steinbach Collegiate Institute University of Manitoba Teaching experience 5 years On Blumenort Staff 3 years Mathematics IX-XI Chemistry XI Science X Typing I Health IX MR. T. C. MARTENS, B.Th., E German-English Academy Mennonite Brethern Collegiate Tabor College University of Manitoba Teaching experience On Blumenort Staff German Composition Social Studies Science 9 years 7 years IX-XI X-XI XI IX .A„ B.Ed Institute 6 years 4 years IX-XI X-XI tx IX PAGE 8 Who does he think he is? Modern Art Teacher The True Likeness The time has come Those nylons!! What will it be? The Influential ( ?) Professor , , Teacher Candids PAGE 9 Valedictory Address Inspector Menzies Parents Trustees Fellow Students: When we think of graduation different thoughts and feelings stir our beings. First it gives us breath of relaxation of a goal finally obtained or another mile stone reached in preparation for our individual vocat¬ ions. For some of us this means the end of our educat¬ ion and others will seek institutions of learning to pre¬ pare for the future. Those who will continue their studies elsewhere might be filled with indecision, if we should finish our high school then go into other train¬ ing, or which schools we should attend or even for what vocations we will prepare ourselves. Graduation might also fill us With uncertainty, especially of the future for we do not know what it will hold for us or if we will be successful in our new goals. Grad¬ uations are not without a sad note either, for we have to say farewell to what has become dear and close to us. We will now have to enter into unfamiliar places, be it schools or jobs, and leave the old familiar school and teachers. We want to thank the parents and trustees who have stood behind us that it has been possible for us to reach this goal. One of our foremost thoughts is the gratitude to our teachers who have prayerfully and patiently lectured and guided us through this course of studies. Your help will never be trampled into dust by us. We will always remember the history, literature, and bio¬ logy classes instructed by Mr. Doerksen. Some of the sonnets and poems we have studied will help us in the future if applied to our lives. The challenges of maths and chemistry courses instructed by Mr. Klassen, will ever be before us. I believe these subjects will be an asset to us if not directly then they will indirectly help us to think soundly and clearly. Mr. Martens’ classes of basic German and composition will always leave a note of amusement of all the interesting discussions we have had, be it the Beatles or of the subjunctive. Although there have been hard times we can say as Ulysses said, “All times we have enjoyed greatly.” And I hope we will do as he, Ulysses, decided to do, “to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.” As we say farewell, we hope that we have helped to raise the morale and spiritual standard of the school and hope that we have been the right influence to the following students. To those who stay behind, we hand the torch and hope that it will burn more brightly and clearer in your hands. We wish you all the best and hope that you will do more for the school than we did. Peter Plett PAGE 10 Our Graduates MARGARET ROSE BARKMAN This quiet, red-haired girl enrolled after Christ¬ mas, but she works hard and gets good marks as a result. This shows that she comes to school for the purpose of accomplishing something. Enjoys skating, volley ball, and crokinole. Her hobbies in¬ clude reading, painting, and playing the accordion. Her ready smile for everyone accounts for the fact that she “hardly ever” gets into trouble. The future will likely find her as a nurse. RONALD BARKMAN A wearer of spectacles comes to school with a carload of Ridgewooders -— and Curtis, with whom he chums. Spends a lot of his time talking, his favorite topic of conversation being girls and every¬ thing about them. Frequently adds his few words of smart advice. Ron missed school for a year but plans to take his place near the top of the class, in spite of this disadvantage. Formed the habit of arriving “a bit” after nine o’clock. His aim in life is secret to us and perhaps to him too. NAOMI BRAUN Naomi is ambitious, fun-loving, talkative, neat, and friendly. “Usually” has her home-work done in time. Hardly ever missed at school because she is pres¬ ent most of the time. She is frequently the recipient of long-distance calls from Romona and Lauren, and is apt to get visitors from other class-mates when the teacher leaves the room. Why does she some¬ times have the “mumps”? If you are in need of a babysitter just ask “Omi”, as she is a professional at the job. PAGE 11 LYDIA DOERKSEN Lydia is found where laughter is found. “Libby” as is her nickname, has a ready “smile” for every¬ one. When she teams up with Ramona in playing Rook she is bound to win. Has lots of information stored up in her “top-story”. Remembers the birth¬ days of all her close friends and all the others too!! Pet peeve: Brian!! She loves to make marks that are higher than Brian’s, tho’ rare they are Enjoys singing, writing, and her driver’s license! RAMONA DOERKSEN Ramona enjoys skating, talking, listening to con¬ versations, playing Rook, horseback riding, and ( ?) Stopped coming to school on the bus for the simple reason that she had to get up too early. Spends many “enjoyable” hours feeding the chickens. She is friendly, intelligent, and receives fairly good marks, but ... it would not matter if she studied a little harder. Plans to attend the University of Manitoba someday. HAROLD FAST This young but not small fellow goes to and from school with a tall sister. Harold makes good marks with a minimum of study, and that would be the day when a teacher would find him with un¬ finished assignments! Plays guitar in Blumenort “Band”. Enjoys the company of Dennis. Plays chess quite ably. An artistic lad, who likes practical ac¬ tivities like the building of boats and model air¬ planes and the study of electronics. ALVIN FRIESEN Alvin is the sports enthusiast who finds particular pleasure in soccer. Participates in all school “acti¬ vities” except chemistry, a subject for which he has as yet not found a. reason for its existence. Alvin is one of those fellows that never finds time to do homework on weekends. When teacher scolds about not getting to work on time he suggests that we no longer waste any more time. He expects to take Grade XII next year. After that we don ' t know. PAGE 12 MARY FRIESEN Mary is that blond-haired, intelligent, hard-work¬ ing girl sitting at the front of the classroom. Is not as talkative as some, but friendly, nevertheless. Among her likes are skating, baseball, reading, play¬ ing Rook, babysitting, and eating sunflower seeds. “Mitch” is talented at saying the right thing at the right time. Would like to play soccer, but, well . . .! She doesn’t enjoy school as much as she appears to. Future? Practical nurse! LAUREN GIESBRECHT Lauren is not at all of the quiet type; she’s friendly. Noted for laughter and screams which help keep the others in good moods. Is often seen arguing with boys, but in a “friendly” way. Her system of communication includes a complicated network of postal routes. When it comes to sports, Lauren prefers water skiing and swimming. Loves writ¬ ing, singing, relatives and last but not least, Deutsch Daydreamer — explains why the homework is done only so often. CURTIS LOEWEN Also one of the ones who occasionally come to class late. Finds particular delight in laughing with Paul and Ronald. Likes: sports, riding horseback, causing trouble, and his position behind Naomi. Curtis is noted for writing clever compositions. Finds deliberate slowness to be a valuable asset on certain occasions. He is well known for his good looks. The future will find Curtis as either a hobo or a millionaire or a husbandf?) DENNIS PLETT Inspite of attending school only after Christmas, Dennis will have no trouble making the grade. Is intelligent and vocally talented. His smile does not need much provocation. Favourite sports are tennis and volleyball. Dennis’s numerous hobbies in¬ clude reading and erecting models. His behaviour is accounted for by the presence of his older sis¬ ter. Has time for everything. PAGE 13 LOTTIE PLETT “Luttie” is a tall girl. Remains serious and very studious most of the time. Enjoys school work and cooking. Busy . . in Sunday School, S.C.F., and many other activities, and, besides all this Lottie does her regular assignments. Is always seen before heard. Lottie takes typing, and for the future she plans to go into secretarial work. Frequently misses school to help at home. PETER PLETT Peter is the oldest member of our class. That is probably why he is so cheerful and friendly. Studies hard. His results verify this. He likes reading and in sports his greatest loves are football and hockey. Peter makes his (and her) living by doing the jan¬ itor work and by shepherding flock of two sheep. One of the few real gentlemen in school. Uses re¬ cess for its intended purpose more frequently than the average Ridgewooder. DAVI D REIMER Being the school photographer, he often catches people unawares with the camera. He makes smart marks and remarks. Whiz at typing. Frequently he attempts to sing. David would like to become a professional orator or actor or lawyer, doctor or stenographer or . . teacher of Grade IX Literature and English. Probably he will land up as anything else. DAVID BRIAN REIMER This friendly fellow is good at light housekeeping. Tries hard to convince the composition teacher that the point of view he expresses is the right one. Good at giving advice and typing. Enjoys reading, skating, ping pong, and playing the organ. Often seen conversing with some of the girls. His ambition is to be a marriage counsellor. Probable fate: Ger¬ man teacher. PAGE 14 MILTON REIMER This hardworking fellow doesn’t believe that Chem¬ istry is of much use for him. His favourite sub¬ jects are Literature and Composition. Occasionally he cracks the “real laughter”. Enjoys playing gui¬ tar and singing. Lost his appendix during the Christ¬ mas holidays so he had to leave hockey for some time. His ambition is unknown to us. FRANK THIESSEN Frank is one of the oldest members in the class, (couldn’t have guessed it). Boys that have no purpose in coming to school get low marks in Chemistry. Likes girls, but blushes when the others tease him about them. Enjoys arguing with every¬ body, especially with Mr. Martens. Always has something to say. On Monday mornings we see him rubbing the sleep from his eyes. His ambition is to get married. PAUL FRIESEN This tall, dark fellow is good at all sports. He is the coach for the Blumenhof Elementary School hockey team. Enjoys pleasure skating. Respects Peter. Paul is often seen playing chess with Den¬ nis or Frank. Never goes to sleep on Sundays. He takes a few subjects in Grade Ten and a few in Grade Eleven. Hopes to own a cattle ranch some day. MENNO BARKMAN Menno joined our ranks after Christmas. He is very fond of sports, and believes that recess should be spent outside, in some active game. He is a part- time student; he arrives at 10:30 a.m. and leaves at 2:30 p.m. Is very conscientious, and attains high marks in his two subjects—Chemistry and Maths. Menno owns two horses and is frequently seen riding them. PAGE 15 Looking Back Lydia Doerksen Margaret Rose Barkman Lauren Giesbrecht Lottie Plett i jdPIPBW ' x� Jm i M ■ • it .- 1 I ■■ i ' s - ' • ' ' !• ' -V V ; • ■ i 1 VHHp 1 W mX ; ■ . I ■ l|L I 1 1 ■ 1 1 i A ' ■ 1 j_Z PIPpPW il 1 v u3 Ifllg ' fe a N Grade Ten DIANA BARKMAN This young lady’s outbursts of laughter are often heard during classtime. Often comes up with the right answer if nobody else knows. Detests milking cows. Enjoys Joyce for company. Loves reading and skating. ELAINE BARKMAN Seems to dread her Mondays after a riotous weekend in Winnipeg. Is an enthusiastic sports fan especial¬ ly when it comes to couple skating. Plays the piano accordion very well. Prefers a seat in the back of the classroom. REBECCA BARKMAN Rebecca is reserved and quiet. Because of her dark complexion, she photographs well. Very intelligent and yet she studies hard. Her homework is always done. Ambition is to become a teacher. WILMA BRANDT Another one who came after Christmas and there¬ fore takes only part of the grade. She has long red hair in the morning and long brown hair in the evening. Has some experience in office work. Am¬ bition: to be a nurse. PHILIP DOERKSEN Is an experienced electrician. Takes his studies ser¬ iously. He managed to buy his own car during this school year. He is our active SCF leader and appreciates helpful suggestions from various stu¬ dents. PAGE 17 CORNY FRIESEN A very stout fan of the Toronto Maple Leaves. Enjoys all sports, especially hockey, at which he is very good. Studies hard and manages to attain high marks. Doesn’t mind walking to school once in a while. HENRY FRIESEN Good at all sports but stars in hockey. Always seems to have a good reason for getting the truck. He often wears a very mischievous smile. Chums with Gary and Wilbert. Hobby: collecting animals as pets. JAMES FRIESEN One of those who joined our ranks after Christ¬ mas. Enjoys riding horseback and playing check¬ ers with Art. A latecomer ... in the mornings. “Gentle” and quiet. His ambition is to become a professor. RUTH FRIESEN An attractive girl who is smart and friendly. Is quiet during classtime but the opposite at recess time. She persuaded her brother to come back to school. Her bouyant spirits keep all the rest of us in good spirits. WILBERT FRIESEN His nickname is “Willie.” Enjoys sitting around and playing his guitar. His favourite sports are hockey and football. Evenings often find him riding his horse. Takes his studies seriously. GEORGE GERBRANDT “Rains” from Steinbach but likes Blumenort better. Enjoys chatting with girls and especially relating to them his latest jokes. Loves horses very much. Spends most of his time in the grade nine classroom. LORNA JANZEN A very happy, cheerful person. She dislikes staying at home on a nice evening. Her favourite pastimes are skating and playing the organ. Studies indus¬ triously. Ambition is to live on a cattle ranch some day. MARY LYNN KLASSEN She studies diligently and even listens to the teacher. Mary Lynn is always ready to help her fellow “dumb” students out with a problem. Is a very good friend of Beverly and Loma. Is not shy in public. PAGE 18 ART KOOP Is a whiz at science. Gets the teacher quite confused by some of his questions. Beats everybody in check¬ ers. Loves to argue with Mr. Martens and occasion¬ ally wins. Has a tall support for his storage tank of wisdom. MYRNA KOOP This happy-go-lucky energetic lass came to school with a definite purpose in mind and therefore she studies hard. Her “Good morning” to others is re¬ inforced by a smile. Her favourite dish is “Chiel- chi”. Enjoys tennis and crokinole. VIOLET KOOP Works diligently at her school work. Her ambition is to become a secretary. Has the “privilege” of looking after her younger brother and sister at school. Very good tennis player. Her hobby is read¬ ing fiction books. BEVERLY LOEWEN Enjoys driving her dad’s car on country roads. Fairly quiet but once she starts talking she will soon have some giggling. Chums with Loma and Mary Lynn. Does not contribute to class discussions. DENIS LYSAK This lad occasionally reminds the teacher that it is dinnertime. Finds a back seat very enioyable especially if a young maiden is also there. Reveals his vexations very distinctly. KATHERINE PENNER Came to school after a few years of absence and makes good marks, setting a good example for her future pupils. Is a friendly lass and seldom loses her temper despite her red hair. Enjoys driving her father’s car. LINDA PENNER Seems to enjoy her ride to school with the teacher according to the smile she wears each morning. Enjoys skating and watching hockey games im¬ mensely. Has a smile and a word of “wisdom” for everyone. AGATHA PLETT Is good at singing and babysitting. She comes to school for a purpose but has an undecided future. Takes great interest in reading. Has talent for such sports as ping-pong and volleyball. PAGE 19 ALFRIEDA REIMER Must have been a very satisfactory employee be¬ cause she drives her own car. She is shy and con¬ sequently quiet. Chums mainly with Violet. Joined our ranks after Christmas. JOYCE PLETT Another one of those girls who likes fun and noise. Originally comes from Hadashville. Thoroughly de¬ tests “Bunt Chez”. She is proud of her driver’s license. Ambition is to be a nurse. LLOYD REIMER Comes from the farm where he helps his dad with the pigs, but seems to like horses better. He plays a number of musical instruments the best of which is the guitar. Why is he sleepy on Monday mor¬ nings? Plays hockey and football. JOE REIMER Came to school after a few years of absence but still practises his trade as a side-line at K. K. Pen- ner. Comes up with very thought-provoking ques¬ tions in Science pe riods. GARY REIMER Enjoys many things such as: Sports, talking, and jokes. Is never seen at one place for a long time. Makes good use of his diver’s lienee on weekends. Sometimes comes to school at noon. He blames it on the night before. ANNIE REIMER Has brown hair and short stature. Good at telling secrets. Enjoys telling thrilling incidents and laugh¬ ing. Her favorite food is “kummst borscht.” If you look for a quiet girl then don’t look for Annie, CAROL TOEWS Blonde haired and friendly. Has a smile for every¬ one. Frequently comes to school and frequently does not. Asks questions every once in a while. Enjoys her weekends immensely much. Sings well. Has pretty blue eyes. DOROTHY UNGER A dark-haired miss who has high hopes of gain¬ ing a good education. Has good athletic abilities which she displays i n sports such as bowling or soccer. Has a very adventurous character. PAGE 20 Candids Method Neck-tie party Grade Nine ROSELLA BARKMAN She moved to Ridgewood from Wa how Bay dur¬ ing the Christmas Holidays, and she seems to have adjusted herself to her new surroundings quite well. Seems to be shy, but wait till you get to know her. Obtains high marks without apparent effort. BETTY BRANDT This dark-haired lady enjoys walking the distance between school and home four times daily. Fre¬ quently misses classes. Chums with Martha and Elsie. As a hobby, Betty collects coins. Her smiles make up for her quiet disposition. ELSIE CORNELSON Elsie does not make herself heard easily, except while playing tennis. Is not the liveliest girl in school. Comes to school in a big orange vehicle. Enjoys Margaret’s companionship. Her favourite sports are skating and tobogganing. HENRY DOERKSEN This quiet lad seems to “enjoy” school. When not working, he is either reading or sleeping. Displays his energy when haying time comes around and when he is feeding his father’s cows. Possesses a cheerful disposition. m i « r MARCELLA DUECK Marcella is talkative, friendly, neat, and intelligent. She is frequently subjected to those giggling fits with Anne and Rosabel. Is recognized by her bounc¬ ing pony tail. Her favourite sports are ping pong and skating. Enjoys her hot dinner at home. MARTHA DUECK This dark-haired girl is often heard before seen. Her piercing scream at the tennis table accounts for this. Her favourite pastimes include washing dishes, skating, playing tennis, driving her father’s Vauxhall, and listening to records. Favourite food: glums verenichi. LLOYD FAST Lloyd adds to class discussion with frequent wise¬ cracks. Is by no means an evolutionist! Some¬ times sends ear-to-ear smiles to certain “she-mal- es”. He is under the impression that men are bet¬ ter drivers than ladies. ROSABEL FAST Rosabel is tall, blond, and brown-eyed. She usually walks to school. Prefers Science and Literature to Mathematics and Spelling. Although she is quiet, she expresses herself freely to her friends. Does not find it difficult to stay near the top of the class. (Double meaning). PAGE 22 ELSIE FRIESEN This friendly and likeable girl does not find it hard studying. Her good marks prove this. Her , cheerful “Good morning” convinces you that she enjoys school. Frequently joins class discussions. Usually walks home from school. GRACE FRIESEN This native of Blumenhof is capable of making interesting remarks. Prefers lemon pie and potato chips to her front seat in the classroom. Often spends classtime conversing with all her friends. She plans to be a registered nurse. RAY FRIESEN Has a lot of stability! Almost as tall as wide. More interested in schoolwork than in girls. Ray’s favourite sport is hockey. He has the usual ability of obtaining good marks. He has to do a lot of odd jobs at home; everything from cleaning the barn to washing the dishes. LUELLA KORNELSON She is a redhead — lucky? However, she does not display this by losing her temper. Giggles fre¬ quently with Grace during schooltime. Usually is seen gabbing with all her friends during recess in the library. Is a member of the “Ridgewood Late¬ comers.” LEORA LOEWEN Leora is a friendly, dark-haired lass. She enjoys listening to discussion classes. She’s an active mem¬ ber of a soccer team. She does her schoolwork con¬ scientiously which is proved by her good marks. ANNIE PENNER Ann wouldn’t mind school if it weren’t for the history and home ec. periods. She has lovely dark hair and blue eyes. Occasionally has cause to bubble over with laughter. Comes to school from Ridge¬ wood. JANICE PENNER Janice asks interesting questions in class and voic¬ es her opinions freely. She enjoys helping her dad in the bam. Her speeches prove that she is strong¬ ly against lowering the voting age. Janice is a great friend of Anna Marei and Annie. JOHN PENNER Johnny is a tall fella with long arms. His favourite food is “schinke fleisch”. Enjoys sitting with girls on the bus. He makes use of his height on the soc- cor field. His nickname is Johnny Carteaux. ANNE PLETT She is a tall friendly, likeable girl, and chums with Rosabel and Marcella. Her resounding screams can be heard when she’s at t.he tennis table. She de¬ tests history and geography, (who doesn’t’) ? PAGE 23 DONALD PLETT It seems to take him months to finish a story book. Often walks home with Beverly. Donald “claims” that his chief dislike is girls. Not excep¬ tionally audible at school time. Donald has more wisdom than height. ELMA PLETT Comes from Mexico. Elma is a good student but doesn’t voice her opinions. She excels in tennis and German. Elma doesn’t’ seem to mind being in the same grade with her older sister. ERNA PLETT She seems to enjoy Canada in spite of the cold weather. She has a pleasant personality and usual¬ ly has her homework done. Is the oldest in a large family. Comes to school when she can, but some¬ times helps her mother at home. LAVERNA PLETT Her “favourite” subject is home ec. Likes boys!! She is tall, dark and handsome. Usually has her homework “done.” Laverna contributes to the live¬ liness of the class, by conversations with Grace. Her pastimes are skating and dreaming. ARNOLD REIMER Is a fellow who contributes much to discussions both by his size and his interesting remarks. Among his hobbies are: hunting, reading hunting stories and riding his small horse. Arnold’s sense of humour is just as big as he is. BARBRA REIMER Barbra is a talented young Miss who plays the piano. She is always cheerful and is a friend of all in school. She represents Grade IX in the student council. Barbra plans to finish her high school and become a teacher. DOREEN REIMER Doreen is small, friendly, and dark-haired. She spends much of her time doing school work. When she does have spare time she likes to spend it at the bowling alley. Usually wears a smile. HELEN REIMER She says she detests school but those high marks keep you wondering. Lucky girl with a very dark complexion. She is a talkative girl especially dur¬ ing classtime. Has the privilege of coming to school with her older brother. Tennis and reading are tops for her. HELENA REIMER This quiet, serious Miss seems to store wisdom in her “uppers.” She enjoys school which is proved by her achievement of high marks. Although Helena is shy, she can be very friendly once you know her. Her future ambition lies in the teaching profession. PAGE 21 PRISCILLA REIMER Enjoys any active sports, especially skating, riding bicycle, and “going for walks’’. She has the amaz¬ ing ability of making rather interesting remarks. Her giggle can be heard frequently throughout the classroom. REYNOLD REIMER Reynold can frequently be seen combing his hair during school time. Being one of the smallest boys in the class is not much of a disadvantage to him. Excels in most sports. Why the smiles he sends across the room to certain females? SELMA REIMER Is small, blonde, and talkative. Takes her home¬ work seriously but does not like the “New Maths” and Home Ec. She does like German, however. A quiet girl. Hobbies include tennis, writing exams, and reading. Her ambition is undecided. ABIE TOEWS A blonde, “quiet” lad who comes to school with the Ridgewooders. Likes listening to class discus¬ sions better than contributing to them. Likes foot¬ ball and hockey. Nickname is “Gus”. We presume that his ambition is to be a farmer. ANNA MARIE TOEWS Would rather chat with friends than do her home¬ work. She enjoys going for walks and giggling. Doesn’t mind taking the truck out for some ex¬ ercise. Has a pleasant personality and likes boys. JOSEPHINE TOEWS We see her coming into the classroom only after we have heard her echoing voice. Usually pops up with questions during classtime. Sings in a trie with her two sisters. She has a huge appetite but comes to school in a little V.W. AGNES WIEBE Doesn’t know why Geography and History exist. Agnes is short and has curly hair. Chums with Martha Wiebe. This friendly girl has a greeting for everyone. She expresses her opinions freely in class. Enjoys tennis. MARGARET WIEBE This small blonde has an entrancing smile and a friendly Hi” for everyone. She is a friend of every¬ body and especially of Elsie Comelson. She enjoys occasional games of tennis with some of her friends. MARTHA WIEBE Martha is another one of those girls who travels to school in a V.W., when she doesn’t have the “privilege” of walking. She is often seen playing tennis with Agnes. She likes composition but when it comes to Home Ec . . . . PAGE 25 Candids Literary HERR PROFESSOR MARTENS LIEBE STUDENTEN Warum waren wir in der stove doa hinge ? Da sind viele reasons. Der biggest war die Knaben, especially die da ueber die ailse sitzen. They sind lude und kann ich nicht mein homework doni. The second Ursache war adventure und neeschea. Wir hatten dies nicht versucht before. Wir wusste nicht was wird passieren. Der naechste reason war beruhm und glory. Keiner hat dies before getan. Wie waren die ersten. Die Klasse ist immer sehr boring. Wie hatten ein “ball”. Ich hatte nich mein deutsch getan und der Lehrer wirde gescoldet haben. In Kurze, die reasons sind die Knaben, adventure und neeschea, beruhm und glory, die Klasse war boring und die unfinished Arbeit. Jetzt weisst ihr mein predicament. Danke sehr fuhr die time. Ramona Doerksen HERR PROFESSOR LIEBE CO-SUFFERERS Wie drei “May I Kiss” hatten viel spose im Tippen Zimmer. We spielen games und haben vjel gelacht. Unsere spose war gequellt wenn Herr Martens raum die Tuer schaute. Wir aengsten uns sehr aber er war sehr Lieb und wie sullen bloss German speeches machen. Bitte vergib uns doch. Es tut mir sehr leid. und ich habe sehr busse getan. Eck kun meist nicht schlafen in der Naoht. Liebe Studenten, bitte spiel niemals hookey weil ihr in trouble kommen werde. Daut lohnt sich nicht. Sehen wir euch morgen im Klassenzimmer. Mary Friesen PROFESSOR MARTENS MAEDCHEN UND BUBEN Es gibt mir ein pleasure ein Speech zu machen. Es ist mein fav¬ ourite vorbei zeit. Ich mache speeches for mein enjoyment. Ich liebe zu re¬ den. Es gibt mir ein thrill und auch die jitters zu aufstehen und zwanzig creatures anhoren zu haben. Ich wish dasz you konnte meinen dialect von Deech verstehen. Wenn ich im typing room bin, arbeit ich sehr schwer am Deech. Dann habe ich grosse happiness weil ich Deech liebe. Ach, Deech ist so wunderbar. Ich spreche Deech immer because ich liebe es. Es hat mir great pleasure gegeben einen speech zu bringen. Ihr are einen wunderschoen und wunderbaren audience. Meine zeit vor euch ist up. Jetzt wollte ich mich down sitzen. Danke sehr und auf wieder hoeren. Lauren Giesbrecht Student Council STANDING, left to right: Barbra Reimer, Philip Doerksen, Ramona Doerksen, SITTING: F rank Thiessen, vice-president: Alvin Friesen, president; Mary Lynn Klassen, secretary-treasurer Yearbook Committee STANDING, left to right: Ray Friesen, circulation; Gary Reimer, advertising; David Reimer, photographer; Lloyd Reimer, advertising; SITTING: Carol Toews, secretary-treasurer; D. Brian Reimer, editor; Grace Friesen, assistant editor; Alvin Friesen, advertising manager PAGE 28 Sports Committee Left to right:.Curtis Loewen,convenor; Henry Friesen, Reynold Reimer Howdy friends! It’s yearbook time again and on top of that we’re “right smack in the middle” of our Eas¬ ter Exams. We started our sports year off with football in the fall. After a few days of team practice we decided to give the Landmark team a game of “touch football”. They wound up having to be better sportsmen and giving us the game for which we were quite happy. In winter we had a few afternoons of hockey at the Blumenort Rink. Although we did not have any game against another club, we were satisfied withe the idea of no schoolwork the time we spent at the ice. Some of our regular recesses were spent playing soccer in our out¬ door gym. The snow is melting and we are all looking for¬ ward to some real hard-hitting softball Curtis Loewen PAGE 29 Left to right:.Paul Friesen; Elaine Barkman; Peter Plett, convenor; Mary Friesen; Josephine Toews During the year we as the social committee have been responsible for butting into the studies of the students and giving them some enjoyment. Our aim is to make these socials wholesome, enjoyable, and a rest from studies. T his part of the school function began with a “get-acqainted party” in September. We had a wiener roast and games. Later in the evening we all had to introduce a fellow student. We as students try to treat all our teachers the same; we don’t want to play favorites, but we had a birthday for only two of our teachers. At this party we found out that the teacher who had been married longest was put¬ ting on nylons. After some heavy battling with the exams we again relieved the students with a Christmas social. We all enjoyed the Christmas social. We had some musical numbers, plays, skits, treats, and gifts. Too bad one of the fellows lost his suit! Later on in winter we had a skating party. Due to bad weather the party was not attended too well, but we still had an enjoyable time. The girls tried their hand at hockey; the boys played broomball. Hot dogs, doughnuts, and hot chocolate were served. The committee was pleased to play host to the parents on educat¬ ion day. After a short program we treated them to coffee and doughnuts. We as the committee hope that we have helped to create a sociable atmosphere in the school during the past year, and that we might have fond memories long after. Peter Plett PAGE 30 S. C. F. Committee Left to right: Lydia Doerksen; Phil Doerksen, convenor; Cornie Friesen; Josephine T oews Every Thursday noon many of the Students gather in the grade nine class room for an S.C.F. meeting. Why do we have these meetings ? One rea¬ son is to help us be a Christian in our every-day-life and that we would not be only a Sunday-Christian. The motto is, “To know Christ and to make Him know.” At these meetings we try to reach the first part of the motto,“To know Christ”, so that those who do not know Him would know Him personally, and those who do know Him would know Him better. We do this through songs, musical numbers, group discussions, messages, films, scripture reading prayer and testimonies. These items should stir something in us to make us strive for the latter part of the motto, “To make Him known”. This is my wish and prayer that the motto would go with us students where ever we go and that it would stay with us through our whole life. Let us Christians remember the verse found in Matthew 5:14; “Ye are the light of the world.” Philip Doerksen PAGE 31 Can dids Substitute Teacher Circus Act High Society Conjugation conglomeration 1 1 r i kfci £3 Literary Spring Fever The mom’ of the summer, the time we call spring, A time when the snow melts and birds sweetly sing, Outdoors is calling to everyone near, “Come one, come all these glad sounds to hear.” How can we work then if all these things call ? “Teachers, have mercy. Dismiss us till fall.” Oh, yes we try, don’t misunderstand, But it’s rather hard to meet your demands When outside the window we see the free birds. This is no time to sit indoors and write Long essays of one thousand words, For our minds just don’t function the way that they should. When the cool air of autumn calms down our high zest, And after we’ve had that luxurious long rest, We’ll come back to school with spirits anew, And very conscientiously our work we will do, For the diversions of spring are now all gone, We’ve come back to school to work faithfully on. All through the year we’ll be good as can be And then when the spring comes yipee! Another vacation! Grace Friesen Running from an Unexpected Shower It was a lazy afternoon in September during the dry dirty thirties that Jim and Joe decided to go for a stroll through the once green forest. The sun was glar¬ ing down unashamedly. The sky was somewhat, darken¬ ed by the dust which the wind aerated. Suddenly the sun was darkened altogether. A big black angry looking cloud had hidden the sun from view. Before they knew what was happening rain was pouring down. Judging by appearance, some giant had opened a tap on his cis¬ tern. The boys dashed off at top speed. Between the tre¬ es, around the rocks, and over windfalls they raced. Joe. who was short and chubby, had a hard time keeping up with long-legged, atheltic Jim. Soon Jim started sup¬ plementing his oxygen supply by keeping his mouth open. Consequently he inhaled more water than air. This would of been dandy for a fish but it did not work for Jim. He soon gurgled and spluttered. He had inhaled too much water. Then his fat, round form flopped over. When Jim saw that he flopped over from sheer shock. An hour later, when they both regained their senses they decided that it is better not to run from an unex¬ pected shower. Menno Barkman Running from an Unexpected Shower All is silent. Suddenly the roar of a motor is heard and a Volkswagon comes zooming around the corner. The driver slams down the brakes and the car comes to a sudden stop at the road since the driveway is not driveable. A lady with a baby emerges from the car, walks to the front door, carefully avoiding all the pud¬ dles, and knocks. A voice from within excitedly yells, “Come in!” She jerks open the door and a mixture of voices can be heard shouting,“Shower!” The lady’s heart almost stops beating because of the shock. She slams the door, turns around, and runs to the car in spite of the facts that she is wearing three-inch heels and a straight skirt, and that she is carrying her baby. She splashes through the mud and water, dives into the “jelly-bean”, and speeds away. The shower that was planned did not materialize. Lydia Doerksen PAGE 34 LAB HOME SHOP PAGE 35 Last Year’s Graduates Part time studies at home Grade 12, Steinbaeh Bible Institute 12, Briercrest Bible Institute Lumbercamp and fieldwork Steinbaeh Collegiate Institute Steinbaeh Collegiate Institute Steinbaeh Collegiate Institute . 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