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

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PHIL DOERKSEN Here we have another firm believer in the rights of bachelors. He ' doesn’t have much time for re¬ laxation, but he never fails to give an encouraging word to anyone even though it may have to be : a rushing by. In order to get everything done he’s picked up a fast walking speed. Enjoys playing a variety of string instruments. Active in I.S.C.F. CORNY FRIESEN This young gentleman is filled with humor, wit and vigour. Frequently he is the cause of a burst of laughter from his vicinity. He enjoys most sports, but hockey leads the list. Divides his time between school and ' his Dad’s farm, resulting in school get¬ ting the worst end of it. He is said to have an ever¬ lasting smile. JAMES FRIESEN James does not specialize in talking except when it comes to speeches. He is one of those that studies Physics on his own. He managed to drop German and takes typing instead. Shy fellow, especially when it comes to girls, but he still manages to laugh at their “silly” jokes. His late-coming has shown a gradual improvement in the passing month. RUTH FRIESEN Ruth is tall, talkative and not afraid of voicing her opinions. Although she is very feminine, she does resort to tomboy reactions when the occasion demands it. Enjoys tennis, especially after the bell has rung. Knows how to remedy a locked lab door without a key. Sometimes taken by surprise when asked a question by the teacher and often replies with “What was the question?” PAGE 12

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Our Graduates AMANDA BARKMAN Amanda is friendly and always willing to lend a helping hand, one of those things she is very cap¬ able of doing. Seems quiet but has a flair for fun. After a lapse of a number of years from school, she is mastering Grade XI with a genuine scholarly spirit. Her wardrobe never seems to run dry. Her future career is as yet a mystery to us. REBECCA BARKMAN This friendly, sincere, brown-eyed lass is fre¬ quently seen playing tennis. She gets high marks seemingly without any effort. Her spare time is spent in singing, playing the guitar, and writing letters to her numerous penpals. Faithful in her attendance at Young People’s Meeting and Choir Practice. If silence is golden she’s piling up gold. She plans to further her education and then enter the teaching profession. PAGE 11

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WILBERT FRIESEN “Willy” is a happy-go-lucky guy who is missed when absent. He enjoys prolonging a,n argument, especially when there is work to be done. Drowns his German and Chemistry sorrows in sports, es¬ pecially hockey. Drat those English assignments! Has been placed in the front of the classroom so that the teacher can enjoy some of his wise-cracks. JOHN KLASSEN John may be small of stature, but he certainly has a huge amount of gray matter. Serves on several committees. Yearbook photographer. John will pro¬ bably be engaged in a game of tennis soon aiter the bus deposits him at school. Enjoys singing and playing a variety of musical instruments. With the help of his part-time job he is able to support the thing most dear to him (his car)! MARY LYNN KLASSEN Comes to school in the “Yellow Submarine”. Good all around student who was chosen as class valedictorian. Her wide range of activities include singing, playing organette, reading a.nd skating. She is not one of the loudest in class, yet she is always missed when absent. Has an older brother in school to keep an eye on her. Why the high re¬ spect for teachers? PAGE 13