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

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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

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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

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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