Garden Valley Collegiate Institute - Yearbook (Winkler, Manitoba Canada)

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MESSAGE FROM THE INSPECTOR Again it is with great pleasure that I accept the invitation to contribute a message to the Yearbook of your Alma Mater. May I, in anticipation and with confidence, congratulate you on the established high standard of achievement. The year 1967 is a momentous one for Canadians. Many events are scheduled that will require of us varying amounts of reflection on the past and projection into the future. What does the future hold for us in Canada? Shall we promptly add — in the next century? I suppose it is bound to depend on a number of things, but mainly on what WE as Canadians do at home and abroad. Canada and Canadians are unique in that we are a sociological manifestation of the true worth of MANKIND. There is, however, much more to be achieved in this area. Man’s greatest satisfaction derives from service to his fellow-man. Each of you has a singular role of roles to play in order to bring happiness to yourself and to those around you. Think, weigh matters carefully and without prejudice, and enjoy fully the fruits of hard work and per¬ severance. We want to be very proud of the BEST that is in each of YOU. Very sincerely, John Chalaturnyk 3

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR TO THE STUDENTS OF GARDEN VALLEY SCHOOL DIVISION Anything and everything that human beings do pertains to living. Life is the very essence of our existence — “and God breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” Religion, finance, politics; every phase of our endeavor has but one goal; to keep on living. To most of you the preceding might be far fetched as parents and teachers have charted your daily course. But the graduates; you are embarking onto your own sea of troubles. You will have to decide. What will it be, University and a profession, immediate employment, or just plain drifting? Bear in mind, be careful what you ask for — you might get It. To some of you things might not come easily; to others, everything is natural. Adversity has a strange way of mold¬ ing character; but give a man power and you can tell his character. You will be asked to contribute to society. Do your duty humbly, keeping in mind; Friendship, Maturity, Reverence, and Tolerance. As Canadians you have inherited a great country. Canada did not just happen, it was built by men of integrity, vision, and wisdom. Men with perhaps the same thoughts in their minds when they were your age as now are assailing you. There is an old adage: Live, and let live; but I would like to change it and say to you: Live, and HELP live. Canada is by no means a land of perfection, but you and I have received an inheritance richer by far than any of those that came before us ever knew. Be proud to live in Canada, and Canada will be proud of you. Living in Canada is a privilege — don’t misuse it. Our Centennial is here. As Canadians we are on the threshold of our second century of Con¬ federation. We can do with it what we will. As you journey through life and your fate is either negative or positive, you will have idle moments. “An idle mind is the Devil’s workshop.” To combat these times, and convert them to profit, take to reading the Scriptures. In reading them you may gather a storehouse of information that no textbook as such has ever accomplished. Even if you read them for curiosity, the wealth of having read them will amaze you. Prove everything you do — don’t just do something for the sake of doing, or because someone else is doing it, or because it is the thing to do. Be yourself and not a carbon-copy of someone you are trying to emulate. On behalf of the citizens and the Council of the Town of Winkler, best wishes to the graduates of the Centennial year for a glowing future. 2 Sincerely, John Epp, Mayor.

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MESSAGE FROM THE DIVISION CHAIRMAN The graduates and students of Garden Valley School Division deserve a special vote of thanks for making this past year a successful one, under very trying physical surroundings. A spirit of co-operation, and willingness to adjust, has been very evident throughout this past year. For this positive attitude the board congratulates and thanks all students. A special word of congratulation goes out to the Grade XII graduates of our school. Please accept our sincere well wishes for much success in your chosen life’s work. Shakespeare says, “Things won are done; joy’s soul lies in the doing.” It is our wish that all graduates may find joy and satisfaction in “doing.” Serving God by serving our fellowman is still the real challenge, no matter what one’s chosen life’s work may be. Henry F. Wiebe, Chairman Garden Valley School Division. 4