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

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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

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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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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