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

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President’s Message The school year is coming to an end. It is a time when we stop and look back to what has been done and what should have been done. For some it has been an enjoyable year and for others it has been no¬ thing but long boring hours that have been wasted. It has been enjoyable only for those who see a challenge in work and studies. We as students have learned different things; not only from textbooks, but we have learned how to co-operate, to work and to cope with different people who have different ideas. This will be of great help in our future life. At this time I would like to thank the stu¬ dents for their co-operation and their unselfish work. All students have had a part in making school enjoy¬ able and successful. Thank-you. On behalf of the students I would like to thank the teachers for their patience not only during class time but also at recess and a few minutes after the bell rang. I believe you as teachers did a very good job of teaching, not only the school work, but also by the example you were to us. I want to thank the parents and trustees for the important part they played in helping us receive an education. Undergraduates, I challenge you to study hard and you will greatly enjoy it. It is possible; many have proved it. Editorial You are holding in your hands the ’67 Blue and Gold. In it we have tried to capture some of the fleeting moments of this past school year. To the pre¬ sent student it is to serve as a kind of diary to which he can return in the future to his memories of the func¬ tions of the school and everyday school life. It will pro¬ bably encourage the future students to strive for high¬ er learning and introduce them to this school. This book is dedicated to the past students. We are grateful for their united efforts in establishing this “institute of learning”. We would Ike to take this opportunity to thank those who made this yearbook possible. We especially appreciate the help Mr. Klassen has given us. Also, a special thanks to the sponsors who have bought our ads for without them our efforts would have been use¬ less. We are happy to present to you the ’67 Blue and Gold. Beverly Loewen Phil Doerksen PAGE 5

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School Board GEO. T. PENNER BEN FAST H. D. FROESE ARNOLD REIMER JOHN PETERS JOHN K. SCHELLENBERG ALBERT LOEWEN A. G. PENNER I am honored to be asked to write a message for the 1967 Year Book. It gives me an opportunity to offer congratulations and best wishes to our 67 graduates. You, the graduates, have reached another goal that you have set before you. What now, new goals? It is my hope that this achievement that you have made will encourage you to reset your aim and goal in life. And I would suggest that you set it high. And then with gusto and determin¬ ation, work hard to reach the goal that you have set before you. And further, it gives me an opportunity to express my hope, that the home and church may each have developed in you a certain quality which is badly needed in our w r orld today. This quality has to do with pur¬ pose in life, not a selfish purpose, but a God given purpose. It should create in you a desire to serve man and God. Opportunities of service are present¬ ed to you daily. May you accept the challenges that you face today, and also the ones that the future holds for each one of you. At this time of year, I would like to take this opportunity to ex¬ tend to you, the Teaching Staff and the Student Body, sincerest good wish¬ es for the future. Abe G. Penner Inspector J. H. Menzies PAGE 4

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Mr. Gerry Doerksen, B.A., B.Ed. Teaching Experience 10 years On Blumenort Staff 8 years Social Studies X-XI Literature IX-XI Biology XI Composition IX Principal’s Message As we review this year, one is impressed with its rounds of activi¬ ties and its clamour from various sources wanting us to pay attention to ' what they have to say. We are urged to attend this and to participate in the other. As our eyes travel further abroad we reach places where the scene appears to change, where things may not be as exciting. Among other things we notice hunger, strife, and tragedy. Could it be possible, however, that underneath there is a greater similarity in the various arenas of this world that is apparent at the first glance? The claim has been made that “today throughout the world there are many skirmishes, but just one battle . . . the struggle for the minds and hearts of men”. From this we may conclude that all of us are involved. Let me urge you, graduates and students, to consider seriously in what part of the battle you are found, what cause you are promoting. I can think of no better struggle than to paricipate actively in seeking and pro¬ moting a greater awareness and appreciation of the One whose attributes include Light, Truth, Peace and Love. Only in this cause is victory guaran¬ teed. Students, I wish you success as you continue your studies. Graduates, I wish you the best as you keep on learning. To fellow teachers — a sincere thank you. To parents and trustees — my deep appreciation for your interest and hard work as you helped us. G. Doerksen PAGE 6