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

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Cc onini ittee Standing, left to right: Lynette Loewen, Lori Rietze, Peter Paetkau, Sheila Harder, Elizabeth Boschmann, .Alvin Friesen, Sharon Neufeld, Colleen Doell. Sitting: Sharon Peters, Robert Kuhl, Carol Friesen, Mr. Dan Sawatzky, Gordon Peters, convener, Gene Porte, Pat Klassen. The literary committee as such saw its integration into the Garden Valley School District last year when the two high schools in the division united on one campus. The purpose of the literary committee according to the constitution is “to organize a literary program every two months.” Frankly, our committee has found it almost impossible to plan the required five programs. Getting acquaint¬ ed with the students plus examinations and the carrying on of other varied activities, has made it feasible to plan only four programs for the year. A talk by Dr. Peter Vogt, various skits, a “Reach for the Top” game, an appearance by Mr. G. G. Siemens and his guitar, musical numbers by Doug and Jewel Kuhl, and two numbers by a group known as the Dave Brown 5 plus 1 are but a few of the many acts which found a place on our billboard. As a committee, we would like to thank these people and the numerous others who have made our work worthwhile. As convener, I wish to thank the members of this committee for their fine work and many novel ideas. Their help has made heading this committee a real pleasure. Also, a special thank-you to Mr. Dan Sawatzky for having served most genially as our staff adviser. — Gordon Peters 56

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' rcimci L ommutee DRAMA COMMITTEE: Left to Right; Back Row: Valerie Dyck, Reg Derksen, Leona Banman, Doug Amanda Loewen, James Kroeker, Elaine Sawatzky. First Row: Kris Sawatzky, vener), Mr. D. Sawatzky, Mrs. T. Kehler, Paul Goossen, Sharon Dyck. Kuhl, Bill Enns, Brian Derksen, Dorothy Wiebe, Kathy Dyck, Miss P. Kolisnyk, Randy Dyck (Con- Drama Report For the unfortunate few who didn’t have the privilege of seeing G.V.C.I. talent during the “Drama Week” or even hearing of it, allow me to repeat what I overheard from some of the rest of you who did attend, “It was a smashing success! ” “Ringing in the Groom,” directed by Miss Kolisnyk, was the opening play, and set a humorous mood upon the audience. “Dee Fria” the Low German play, directed by Mr. Sawatzky, took advantage of a good humored Mennonite audience and had them in stitches! Those who returned to see “Thunder on Sycamore Street,” under the direction of Mrs. Kehler, found an entirely different atmosphere on stage; this time a tense drama. They later talked of some of the finest amateur acting they had ever seen! Then — it was all over; the screaming directors, skipped classes, free meals — finished! Easter Exams were upon us! — Randy Dyck 55

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Left to Right- Back Row: Linda Neufeld, Joyelyn Enns, Karen Enns, Dolores Hildebrand, Pam Reimer, Marvin Loewen Wanda Pelser, Enid Wiebe, Mary Froese, Betty Friesen, Irene Elias. First Row: Barbara Miller, Mrs. H. Janzen, Sandra Hildebrand, (Con¬ vener)’, Mr. G. G. Siemens, Mr. L. Rietze, Mrs. C. Vogt, Mildred Elias. ociai (Committee l epoi This year as you can see our committee consists mostly of girls. Could this be the reason why everyone enioys our ““oToctober 28, 19.7, we bad our firs, social. «« . We had 8 ‘“ ' h M ° S ‘ the students participated in wearing costumes th s y ■ Our Christmas sociat was on December 9th. We had a cold meal after the carol service. Then we had a short program and closed the evening by handing out gifts and cards. .. SDrin „ Fling” which we held instead of the regular skating party. For our spring StS-ieSS - Dating Game and for prizes these couples went out to dinner. We had some other entertainment and a light lunch later. I hope all our students have enjoyed our socials this year. Sandra Hildebrand 57