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

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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

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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

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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