Elmwood High School - Inscripta Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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VALEDICTORY Virginia Gerelus Mr. McIntyre, honored guests, ladies and gentle¬ men. I would like, first of all, to say how grateful and pleased I am to have been chosen to deliver the valedictory speech. This night, fellow-graduates, signifies the cul¬ mination of twelve or thirteen years of schooling. Gone are the carefree days of childhood when the world seemed to be a place only for fun, for play and for pleasure. No sorrows or problems beset us then. However, as we grew older, gradually we realized that there was much more to life than mere play. We became aware that there was pain and suffering in the world and that there were problems to be met and dealt with. Through these growing-up years, however, there was always some¬ one to comfort us in our sorrows, to aid us in our distress and to teach us to take failures in our stride and to face reality and the future with con¬ fidence. As we say farewell to this school I would like to add on your behalf a sincere thank you to perhaps the best and truest friends we will ever have, our parents and teachers. Not only did we learn facts from textbooks, but we learned also about life in its many facets. These patient, understanding people prepared us for our meeting with the rest of the world. We may not fully appreciate their advice and their teachings at this time but in later life we will remember and say thanks again. The words, “Take up our quarrel with the foe To you with failing hands we throw the torch: Be yours to hold it high,” are familiar to everyone, but now they should hold a special meaning for each one of us. They should remind us that now it is our turn to catch the torch and to fight to free the human race from the oppressive chains of poverty, prejudice, communism, ignorance, and disease. Let us use the education obtained here, within these walls, to the advantage of mankind; to build up our civilization, not to destroy it. Let us not forget the lessons learned here but use the knowledge to aid those who have died fighting so that we may live in a better freer world, and keep up the fight never giving up, no matter what obstacles bar the way. And now, fellow-graduates, I say farewell on your behalf and end with these words. “Brothers in learning And brothers at heart, Life lies before us Here’s luck to the start.” 13

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George Durnin GDVERNOR- GEAERAL’S MEDALLIST Ever since Junior High School George Durnin has been noted for his outstanding scholastic a- chievements. Once again he has shown us that he is a student of the highest calibre by winning the Governor-General’s medal for 1961-62. A Governor-General’s medallist is selected partly, but not solely on the basis of academic achievement. In addition, the winner of this coveted award, must make a substantial contribution to the life of the school by participation in school activities, and must have a degree of ability in leadership in some phase of these activities. While many students might qualify in one or other of these respects, George was one of the few who qualified completely. Throughout his school years George has con¬ stantly been at the head of his class. He has won many School Board prizes for the highest average in each grade. Now he has culminated all this by winning the highest award his school has to offer. Although a great deal of work was necessary in maintaining such a high level of scholarship George did not neglect School activities. His high degree of participation was partly responsible for his winning the medal. George distinguished himself as the president of the Science Club, which had the most successful year. One of the projects entered by the club won second prize in the Chemistry division. George also participated in the French Club. He was a continuous aid to lytr. Davidchuk in the administra¬ tion of the club. We have seen George’s success continue into Grade XII. He achieved city-wide acclaim as he and three other students demonstrated their knowl¬ edge and ability by winning the “Reach for the Top” Competition. We are pleased that George has received the Governor-General’s medal, which his industry and initiative so richly warranted. We wish to extend to George our heartiest congratulations and wish him success in whatever course he may choose to follow in the future. 12

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1 Kazu Abe — One of the quieter lads of 12-1. Can be seen dash¬ ing from class to class; first one in, first one out. Ambition: to win the Grand Prix. Fate: grease monkey at Brooklyn Speedway. Lynne Bellamy — This short, sometimes red - headed cheer¬ leader can usually be found “just vegetating” from day to day. Her likes are varied: boys, guys, and men. Pet peeve: re¬ stricted movies. Main ambition: Lab Technician. Fate: Cutting corpuscles for some unfortunate man. Ralph Caldwell — A fine guy of 12-1, who is always in a good mood (ha). His interests lie in a particular girl in 10-28. Ambi¬ tion: To be a wealthy agricult¬ uralist. Ultimate Fate: A farmer with a still. Doug Danell — One of the “big¬ ger” men of 12-1. Doug curls regularly at Elmwood. He al¬ ways seems to win, but never quite makes it to the top. Usual¬ ly “wiped” by big Louis during wrestling matches in Phys. Ed. George Durnin — 12-1 ’s contri¬ bution to the E. H. S.’s quiz team, and the undisputed cham¬ pion of the room 5 ping-pong club. Pet peeve: dirty ice cubes. Ambition: To set foot on “ye old moone”, and to become pres¬ ident of the Englebert Hump¬ erdinck fan club. Patsy Gerelus — This year’s co-editor of the newly estab¬ lished Electra. Can be found wandering around the halls searching for a new love (wait till D. S. hears about this). Am¬ bition: Home Economics teach¬ er. Fate: Virginia’s cook on sa¬ fari. Virginia Gerelus — Also co¬ editor of Electra. Active mem¬ ber of choir and Science Club, one of the FEW members of 12-1 who participated in the Minstrel Show. Ambition: Ar¬ chaeologist. Fate: diving into the Nile for Egyptian relics. Len Goodman — One of the so-called Physicists of 12-1. Can always be seen dreaming of figures. Ambition: To pass grade XII, but the bubbling machine says No?? Interests: girls, dames and women. P.P. and figures such as 38-23-36. Bruce Cousy Guyda — One of 12-1’s gifts to the game of basketball? Interests include baseball, basketball and playing pool with R.S. Pet peeve: sore elbows from continually dunk¬ ing basketballs. Ambition: ? ? ? Ultimate fate: Official Score- keeper at Elmwood High’s bas¬ ketball games. Linda Harrop — An active member of the choir and the Science Club. Hates messy lock¬ ers but can’t seem to find the time to clean her’s. Ambition: Social worker. Ultimate fate: cleaning woman at Old Folk’s Home. Jackie Hedley —One of the gals who just couldn’t resist leaving Elmwood High School. Ambi¬ tion: Commercial Artist. Fate: paint brush cleaner. Pet Peeve: our lunch room facilities. Favor¬ ite Pastime: skipping Phys-Ed classes. 14