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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1969 volume:

v i ) •- tj V. 3 V f . h I Sn X Jlie ' Ovingj yrlemorvf JOHN RALPH BUECKERT May 20, 1949 - August 13, 1968 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23 I was very pleased to be asked to contribute a message for the Garden Valley Collegiate Institute Yearbook. May I begin by bringing to you the greetings of the Department of Education. To these may I add my own good wishes and sincere hopes for a pleasant and successful year. For some of you the end of this school year will mark the end of your Public School Education and the end of a way of life that you have known for many years. Much of your success in the future will depend upon how well you have learned many of the lessons of life at home, in school, and in your communities. In the past you have had your parents and teachers to guide you, to prod you when necessary, and to encourage you always, to achieve to the best of your ability. In the future you will have to depend upon your own sense of responsibility which you have developed over the years to keep you achieving and working at your apex of efficiency. You will be moving out into a world which is full of challenges and opportunities. If you are prepared to meet these challenges and seize these opportunities, you you will derive much pleasure and happiness and find your future to be a rewarding one. Best wishes to all. Very Sincerely, R. L. McIntosh, Inspector of Schools. 3 It gives me pleasure, on behalf of the Plum Coulee Council, to congratulate you, the 1969 Garden Valley Col¬ legiate graduating class. Even though you have reached an important milestone in your life, it is really only the commencement. In your education you have acquired a treasure, that, should you suffer shipwreck and lose everything else, you will never lose that treasure. You will find that in this complex and ever changing world, you most likely will have to change your plans, your ideas and your attitudes as time goes on. Do not change because something is new, or its different or just for the sake of change, but change if it is for the better, if you can improve yourself or if you can be of better service to your fellow men. You have so far lived a more or less sheltered life. Some of you will no doubt continue with your education, while others will join the labor force. When you will come out into the world you will meet problems and temptations that you are not aware of at present, and in some cases maybe ill prepared to meet. When those times come, remem¬ ber the lessons you learned in the Garden Galley Collegiate, and in your Christian homes. There has been no time in the history of mankind when the opportunities were so abundant, the challenges so great and the problems so complex and manyfold. It will take people that are industrious and not afraid to use these problems as stepping stones to reach their goal. So go out and take advantage of these opportunities, meet those challenges and overcome the problems with courage and confidence and you will find the reward most satisfying. Our best wishes to each and everyone of you. The Plum Coulee Council per Jake Hooge, Mayor 4 TRUSTEES Left to right: Mr. G. Banman, Mr. J. D. Penner, Mr. P. D. Labun, (Chairman), Mr. J. H. Wiebe (Sec-Treasurer), Mr G G Siemens (Vice-Chairman), Mr. G. G. Elias. Daniel Webster says: “Knowledge does not comprise all which is contained in the large term of education. The feelings are to be disciplined, the passions are to be restrained; true and worthy motives are to be inspired, and profound religious feeling is to be instilled, and pure morality inculcated under all circumstances. All this is comprised in education.” There are many benefits to be derived from a good education. In this day and age when the emphasis is on material values, we would like to remind the whole student body, that the financial benefits are the least and lowest of the rich rewards of mental Culture. The whole being is enlarged and exalted; the scope of view is widened; the objects of interest are increased; the subjects of thoughts are multiplied; life is more filled with emotions; and man is raised in the scale of creation. It is our sincerest wish, that all our students and especially the graduates of our Collegiate may have received some directives which will aid them in being of service to their fellowman and thus also to our Creator. P. D. Labun Chairman 5 Each year about this time it would appear to me that we have just begun a new school year when in reality we are already in the very act of completing the year’s program and at the same time planning for next year’s work. We look back on the activities of 1968-69 and wonder how we will achieve all our goals by the end of June with so much of the work left to be done and so little time left to do it. But, then, we have learned to live in a world of change and at the same time we have learned to adjust with greater ease, each time we are faced with new and unfamiliar situations; therefore, 1 feel confident that we will reach our goals as set out for this year. In the Garden Valley Collegiate things have been happening in 1968-69 at a pace that has placed a great demand on students and teachers — and it would appear to me that most activities have been faced with sincerity and have as a result been quite successful. In the areas of sports, music, choir and drama to mention a few, we have experienced a number of highlights in the present year. We now look forward to achieving a high measure of success in our academic program; and 1 feel certain that this will be the case if students and staff continue to work with the spirit of co-operation and ambition that has generally prevailed during the past months. At this time I congratulate the editor and her staff for the production of this yearbook; it is the product of a fine effort. A special thanks to all students and faculty members for the many contributions that you have made to the total school program throughout the year. As we prepare for the close of this year I look forward with anticipation to “Award’s Night” and “Graduation”; I know that again this year, as last year, these occasions will in a special way give recognition to many deserving students. My sincerest wish for each individual student at this time is that you might receive the promotion for which you have worked and may each and everyone of you have a very pleasant holiday this coming summer. Henry Neufeld 6 MR. DAVID BRAUN History IX Geography X MR. JOHN F. WIEBE German XI Geography X XII U.E MR. L. RIETZE Chemistry XI XII Science XII General MR. DAN SAWATZKY Industrial Arts IX, X, XI XII MR. ED FALK Physics XI XII IPS X MR. WAYNE BUSSE Athletic Director Biology XII MR. HENRY H I EBERT Library, Choir Orchestra MR. BERNIE LOEPPKY History XI Geography IX Social Studies XII MR. G. D. PRIES German X English XI U.E. MR. W. SCHROEDER History XI English X Geometry X MR. OTTO FUNK Director of Guidance MR. HARVEY KROEKER English X, XII Gen. Science IX MR. G. HILDEBRAND Mathematics IX Geography IX MRS. H. FRIESEN Home Economics (Sewing) MISS M. PARSONS Home Economics IX, X, XI MR. WM. WILMS Physical Ed. IX-XII Biology XI MR. WM. BRAUN Developmental Education MR. B. D. WIEBE German IX Science X Gen. t illlj. M n viSW ■m, J Wm ■■a A MR. A. HILDEBRAND Mathematics X, XI, XII MR. P. NICKEL Science IX Drafting IX Choirs IX X MR. R. COONEY Automotive X XI Industrial Arts X XI MR. J. PAULS English IX m r W Back row (left to right): Ken Peters, Robert Kuhl, Ken Wiebe, Leonard Harms, Dave Neufeld, John Froese, Alan Wiebe, John Kroeker, Don Wiebe, Herb Kuhl, Alvin Toews. Second row: Gordon Peters, Ken Warkentin, Ed Krahn, Alvin Friesen, Don Bergen, Esther Dyck, Carol Friesen, Ruth Penner, Isaac Hildebrand, John Friesen, Ken Kirk, Arnold Kuhl, Harvey Braun. Front row: Kathy Elias, Mary Driedger, Rosella Kuhl, Margaret Wiebe, Kathy Labun, Gloria Krahn, Darrell Rietze, Sylvia Hildebrand, Jenny Penner, Esther Penner. Valedictory Address Mr. Chairman, Honourable Guests, Fellow Graduates, Ladies and Gentlemen, “Here endeth; here beginneth . To us graduates, these words have a special significance tonight. For twelve years and more we have strived toward this goal — our graduation. We are very grateful to the school, board, the teachers, and our parents for their sincere and tireless efforts in helping us reach this milestone. It is only recently that we have begun to fully appreciate all that you have done for us. We would like to thank the citizens of our community and the members of our school board for making these excellent facilities available to us. Our thanks also go to aur teachers who were more than educators; who were living examples of fine Christian men and women. Above all, we wish to express our appreciation to our parents, who have encouraged and guided us that we might achieve this end. Since kindergarten, our lives have centered around school. It was here that we formed the interests and friendships which will affect us for the rest of our lives. The various extra-curricular activities such as sports, drama, aid choir, which our school has always promoted, have enriched our lives with a constructive form of recreation. But perhaps what has contributed most to our happiness here is the spirit of co-operation and comradeship which has always prevailed. But all good things must come to an end and our short stay in these halls of learning is no exception. These ceremonies formally terminate our days as carefree high school students and officially mar k the beginning of our lives as responsible young adults. However, now that we have reached the completion of our high school education, we realize how little we actually know about Life. Now is the time for us young fledglings to try our wings in the world. As we enter this world, ours will be the challenge to promote better relations between different races and to overcome the poverty and strife caused by prejudices. This will be no easy task, but if we conscientiously apply the basic principles and high morals which we have acquired here, success shall be ours. As in the words of the late Dr. Martin Luther King “We shall overcome . Let each of us here make this his personal pledge; to overcome the cruelty and Injustice so prevalent in our world today. In parting, fellow graduates, let us ask God “to grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” — Thank you. — Gloria Krahn 10 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE 210 BARRY DYCK Barry Is a tall blond from Burwalde. His interests are in singing, golfing, brigades and studying (!?!). He holds a position in the literary committee and is also singing in the Operetta. His plans for the future are likely Bible School and then on to farming. JOHN DYCK John is a tall handsome senior of the Xll-X class. He has great ambitions but doesn’t wish to spend his time on school work. He enjoys participating in choir and orchestra. In school his favourite subjects are geography and English and the subject that he dislikes is physics. ROBERT DYCK Bob likes school except for homework and certain subjects. His interests are high in sports like hockey, baseball, and swimming. General math and science, UE biology and geography are his major problems. ERNEST FROESE Ernie is a likeable chap who enjoys bookkeeping and maths. He has also decided on a teaching career for his future. He dislikes the English classes but enjoys the operetta work. His main aim for this year is to complete his Grade XII. PETE FROESE Pete is a very busy man in and out of school. Aside from being convener of the literary committee, he has a major roll in the operetta. Is active in young people’s, and works behind Ihe meat counter on Saturdays. On weekday evenings he is busy studying and on weekend evenings he is busy . . . well, just busy!!! BETTI FRIESEN Her being in the yearbook committee is one of the reasons why the yearbook is what it is. Betti finds that Grade XII leaves a bit to be desired, e.g. Phys. Ed. She finds enjoyment in good music, sports, knitting, weekends, travelling, and plans to further her education in C.AA.B.C. next year. CRAIG WOOD Craig is one of the special students at our collegiate this year. He is well- mannered and believes in being friends with everybody (if possible). Curling, hunting, and girls are on his list of activities. He grooves in the music of today ' s music. Craig is determined to graduate this year, move to Winnipeg, and take a course in medical technology. JUDY GOERTZEN Judy, fun-loving and ambitious is always busy doing something, whether it’s work or “play . Her laughter is disturbing — classes that is! Spending a lot of time as the Social rep, at hockey and basketball games, she still manages to get her school work done well. Judy’s ambitions include travelling and university. 12 ARNOLD HEPPNER Arnold wishes to complete high school this year. He excels in physics and maths. His interests lie in playing the guitar, sports and he enjoys going on a fishing trip now and then. MARTIN H I EBERT Martin is the optimistic type. His hobbies include reading and playing hockey. His favourite subjects are history and literature and he is interested in politics. In class he is always ready and willing to answer any question that might arise. In the future he will probably become a teacher. BRIAN KEILBACK “Klieb” is a handsome, carefree, and popular young man whose future lies in accounting. He loves popular music and playing hockey. He dislikes being restricted, Monday mornings, and long boring classes. NADINE LOEWEN Nadine feels very important as our school president for ' 68-’69. She manages to keep busy by winning scholarships, playing violin, singing in the choir and policing the council meetings. She is “A Good Student”. If you don ' t believe me just ask her. WANDA PELSER Every Wednesday noon, Wanda can be seen frantically taking down minutes during Student Council meetings. However, she still finds time to enjoy her school activities. Being fond of apples”. It is little wonder that they give her “purple haze!” Her friendliness and good marks will certainly be an asset in the teaching career which she plans to enter. RON PENNER Ron’s ambition Is to complete high school in “one shot”. He looks forward to the weekends when he has more time for the things he enjoys. He is very studious in school but believes all the subjects are equally hard. GENE PORTE Gene hails from Plum Coulee. His likes include the three D ' s, driving, drum¬ ming and dames. He also likes hockey. He dislikes homework, cottage cheese, and salmon. His future lies in drafting or architecture. VIOLET PRIES Vi is a profound lover of music! That proof lies in the fact that she has devoted her time to four piano students — all beginning their efforts at fame. Her many activities also include bidding at auction sales for “use your imagination” antiques and representing class 210 at Council meetings. Next year will find Vi showing her devoted attitude to studies in Arts. 13 BRIAN REMPLE Brian, a loyal citizen of Winkler, likes to read, watch television and attend school. He dislikes poetry, math and turkey dressing. His future Is undecided but he plans to attend university. MENNO WIELER Menno Intends to finish high school which he tries to attain by adding some¬ thing to each class. He’s interested in flying as well as enjoying hunting and fishing. 213 FRANK WIEBE Frank is active in sports like curling. His favourite subject is math. His goal is to pass Grade XII, even though school is sometimes boring to him. Usually during evenings Frank is seen driving a 6 Mercury pick up. LYDIA ZACHARIAS Lydia is very much awake and active with a very busy schedule. Besides school she has a part time job, is secretary of the Newspaper Committee, has a part in the operetta and numerous other things. Knowing all this we do not blame her for complaining about not getting all her homework done. HANK BOSCHMANN Soccer, baseball, volleyball, curling! You might say Hank is a sports fiend. Hank is working towards university. Sports, girls and cars suit his fancy. For reasons that shall not be disclosed, he is well known as “Hank the Tank . BRIAN DERKSEN Brian is friendly and easy to get along with. His future is yet undecided. He likes physics and maths but detests English. His main goal this year is to complete Grade XII. He is active in curling and interested in most sports. Brian also enjoys driving around in his little red bug. DOROTHY SCHMIDT Our smart and cute room rep is always full of ideas. She believes they should be said, and boy, does she know how to say them. Dot excels in English, but chem makes her feel like an electron — negatively charged. She also sings in the choir and on Tuesday night she “toots away on the E flat horn. KATHY DYCK Kathy en|oys the “high excitement and emotions of a swift game of curling. Of course, she does have homework, and this is usually half done. But then, you have to give her credit for getting even that far with the amount of homework she gets. 14 KATHERINE ELIAS Kathy does a lot of homework. But she still finds time to play piano and accordion and to sing in the church choir. She helps her father in their Blumenfeld store and she may be working there after school. In the distant future — perhaps teaching. MARGARET FROESE Margaret seems to enjoy school. Although she finds Grade XII quite difficult, especially math, she gets good marks. She is always willing to help her fellow students with their homework, since she usually has it done. Her main ambition is to become a nurse. DAN HILDEBRAND Dan is a man with curly hair. Drives a white ice-box called a Corvair. When Thursday, 3:45 p.m. roils around For the curling rink then he is bound. Physics and math he loudly detests But when curling or playing soccer he’s at his best. ANNE KLASSEN Anne hopes to be everybody’s favourite nurse some day. She believes school is best when it’s oul. She prefers library periods of course to any other. She ' s a real sports fan especially when the fellows play. She is fascinated with the idea of travelling back and forth on the school bus every day. HARRY SIEMENS Jolly old Harry rolls up in a Pontiac. He sits in class and dreams of a Cadillac. Recess is his major. Farming his failure. To Reinfeld he gaes To visit Miss Froese. Happily ever after, he’ll live with his laughter. PHYLLIS TRINKE The “quiet kid?” in high school is “Dickie”. She enjoys singing and is sure to be a success in the operetta. She is a very capable convener of the Drama Committee and has her say each Wed. in Student Council. Her main interest in the academic field is chem, and in the future you may just see her in a lab conjuring up some magic formula. She may, however, decide to pursue an acting career instead. MURRAY KROEKER Murray ' s ambition is to drive a fast sports car with a four-speed stick. He gets along fine with the opposite sex. Murray enjoys reading and his favourite author is Hugh Hefner. JOHN OLFERT We’re sorry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say. Naught can be read. 15 JACK PENNER Jack is a reserved young man in class. He does his homework and usually has an answer when the teacher calls upon him for one. His future plans as of the present are undecided. Jack enjoys the English course, in all its gory glory! KEN PETERS We ' re sorry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say, Naught can be read. 215 BETTY WIEBE Betty is short and sweet — we Imported her from Elm Creek. She thinks Winkler is terrible but plans to make it worse! She forgets to wake up on school days and is forever missing the bus. That ' s because Betty believes in being where the action is and doesn ' t think school is where it’s happening. HAROLD DYCK Harold is our basketball star. He loves soccer or any kind of sport. His pet peeve is getting up in the morning. His interests range from biology to eating. He hopes to become a successful Phys. Ed. teacher. DOREEN REMPEL Doreen comes to us from Plum Coulee. She enjoys reading and skating in winter. She sings in the school choir and in her leisure time she often plays the piano. Her ambition is to complete Grade XII this year and then start nurse ' s training. VERNON SIEMENS Vernon is one of those hard working men who find their days filled to the brim. His participation in three choirs shows he enjoys singing. His interests lie in the areas of engineering, mechanics and in similar fields of technology. His ability and ambition are sure to make him a success. GARRY SPENST Being in Grade XII, Garry has an exceptional habit of getting good marks. He likes chem and physics, but German is in the opposite trend of his likes. Playing the trumpet in the school orchestra, riding his motorcycle during the summer and singing in the choir are his favourite pastimes. GARRY TOEWS He is one of GVCI ' s able representatives sent to Winnipeg to curl this year, and is also trying to squeeze in some hockey for the school hockey team. He is doing well at both, as well as at his schoolwork. His future? Undecided, but possibly engineering. He will be a success, as a matter of course. 16 STUART BRAUN A member of “THE GVCI curling team, much of the humour on the i ce is supplied by Braunie in his attempts to read the ice through substitution in physics formulas. For two — possibly three? — years Stuart has won the Grand Aggregate Trophy at the Zone 4 Track and Field Meet. Future — aeronautical or petroleum engineering. VERNA BUHLER Verna is a blonde-haired lass who hails from Haskett. Her ambition at present is to complete Grade XII. She enjoys skating and playing the piano. She sings in school and church choirs. Her future is as yet undecided. NETTIE DERKSEN Nettie, who hails from Reinfeld, always has her homework done. Her worst subject is chem but her best is math. She also enjoys skating, singing in the choir and generally having fun. Sunday night will usually find Nettie somewhere else than at home. JIM WIEBE Jim, our local hot lips on the licorice stick, likes to spend his time in the Oasis, insisting he ' s a writer for Laugh In (agony!). In school he detests every subject except music. Would you believe he changes cars like normal people change clothes? As anyone who knows him can see, he’s a ‘“bum , but for a bum , he’s not bad. WESLEY ENNS Wesley is a quiet, reserved boy who comes from Burwalde. His favourite subjects are physics and chem, but he finds English and math difficult. He enjoys participating in the senior choir and ISCF in school. His favourite sports are hockey and skiing. IRENE FALK Irene comes from Hoffnungsort and hopes to complete her Grade XII this year. She finds chem hard but German seems to be no problem. Some of her hobbies are reading and driving the car. After finishing school, she plans to train for an RN at the Grace Hospital. BILL FUNK Bill is one of those hard workers. Wherever you meet him you will see him studying a book. He loves singing, but when he is asked to come to choir practice, he usually says that he has too much work to do. He plans to become a pilot and relax after the hard work he has done in school. CAROL HILDEBRAND Carol comes from Greenfarm and hopes to complete her final year at GVCI successfully. She dislikes homework, but gets good marks without much studying. Her favourite pastimes are watching television and driving the car. Next year she plans to go in for teacher training at the University of Manitoba. 17 GERALD HILDEBRAND Gerald is a studious fellow who plays an active role in the yearbook committee. He is also a zealous curler. He appreciates studies like math, physics but finds English difficult. During the summer you may see him on his cycle, in his spare time. KEN KEHLER This intelligent young man comes to us from Winkler. He has many interests including driving his 58 Dodge, or spending his Tuesday nights at orchestra. His favourite subjects are geography and chem whereas he detests math. In summer, most of his interests lie in motorcycling at which his exceptional ability is readily seen. PAT KLASSEN Pat is the quiet, responsible type of student a person admires. She has a streak of creativity in her somewhere, because she is quite an artist. Hoping to complete her senior year in one shot, she plans to attend WBI next year. DOUG KUHL This year, being his last at GVCI, Doug is making plans for the future. As of now, these plans include a year of music, after which he will further his education at a university. Activities this year include choir, orchestra, giving violin lessons to “good students and numerous others. His fine attitude makes him well liked by all. JOHN NEUFELD John is back in school after a six year absence. He wants to complete his XII and go on to University where he hopes to attain a B.Sc. He finds school a pleasant change from working for a living and is considering becoming a professional student. However, he doesn’t think either his wife or his creditors would appreciate this. HAROLD PAULS Harold takes an active part in baseball and hockey. His goal is to pass grade twelve. He finds math his best subject. During evenings he is often seen driving a ' 68 Ford LTD. ABE PENNER Abe has been looking forward to finding an exciting career in Grade XII. But having achieved what seemed to be his major ambition, he finds that he has chosen the wrong field . Apparently this is due to the exciting teachers and boring homework. Lately, I have been informed that he is seeking a different occupation, which is not yet decided. iAVID PENNER ave is a friendly guy who comes from Kronsgart. He has no favourite objects in school but is a hard-working student nevertheless. Dave enjoys tra-curricular activities such as singing in the choir and playing his trumpeT i the orchestra. He also enjoys sports such as hockey. 18 JOHN PENNER John “Sock it to me! Penner has a natural talent for studying. He must because that ' s all he does. In his remaining hours he pretends he ' s an artist or plays the saxophone. If he has money, he may go for coffee. As one can see John leads a happy normal, stimulating, All-American life. EDWARD PENNER Edward, a dark, handsome lad, sticks to his motto, “There is no wrong way to do right. Comes the weekend, he takes his Vauxhall to task, but is some¬ what biased as to whom he takes along. Ed is an ardent guitarist. He enjoys choir and his singing group, The Reflections. PETER PETKAU Pete is a very studious fellow — when he isn’t working on his troublesome “Dodge . He is deeply philosophical and unsuccessfully tries to convince his friends that he is not interested in girls. He is kept busy with ISCF activities, due to the fact that he is the president of +he club. HENRY PETERS Henry is a hard-working student and is trying to make this his last year in Winkler. He usually has his homework done. He likes math, physics and Portage. He violently dislikes German and homework. His future is as yet undecided. GENERAL 207 BILL LUPTAK Bill is a brilliant, handsome young man. His marks in bookkeeping reveal this. He loves sandwiching guys in hockey-soccer. Most of his spare time is occupied by girls, parties, and driving his Epic. His hobby is growing a moustache. MARTIN PENNER Martin comes to GVCI from the village of Chortitz. He enjoys the work on the farm immensely. Due to his studious attitude, he achieves promising marks. His favourite subjects are math and business principles. His future is undecided, but we can see he is sure to be o great success. MARGE PENNER Marge’s greatest ambition is to finish her Grade XII, and then go out into the world on her own. Her interests lie mainly in weekends and parties. She does well in her classes at school. She dislikes social studies, but is always looking forward to bookkeeping. BRUCE PORTE Bruce is a friendly person who enjoys bookkeeping classes. He is well-known on or off the sports program. He enjoys hockey, floor soccer, baseball and football. His evenings are spent riding around. As yet, his future is undecided. 19 SANDRA FUNK Sandra is one of 207 ' s four girls. She keeps herself neat and pretty. She tries to have her homework done every day. She excels in bookkeeping, but dislikes social studies. Her future is undecided. FRED HAMM Freddie is one of the “bad guys” in Xll-V. You’ll find him in the back row in the social studies class “simply’’ absorbing the lesson. He enjoys guidance classes, but seems to dislike bookkeeping and business principles. Fred also eniovs driving his Ford. BRIAN HARDER Brian is well known throughout the school. He en|oys electronics as well as bookkeeping classes. He likes oil kinds of sports such as curling, hockey and floor soccer. His present ambition is to complete Grade XII, but next year he hopes to attend the MIT. RICHARD KLASSEN Richard is the yearbook rep. for the Xll-V class. He is very studious, and receives good marks in his work. He is friendly to everyone. Rick enjoys watching hockey games in his spare time. He also enjoys the weekends by driving his brother’s car. REYNOLD LABUN Reynold is a well-dressed, well-groomed, and handsome young man. His favourite pastimes are watching hockey and football games on television. His marks in school are good. He excels in sports and driving his dad’s car. MANDY LOEWEN Mandy is a girl who wants to go travelling some day. Her present ambition is to complete Grade XII in order to graduate from high school. Her activities include singing in the school choir, going to movies, and watching basketball games. TIM LOEWEN We ' re sorry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say, Naught can be read. LARRY LUPTAK Larry is hoping to complete his Grade XII this year. He is GVCI’s most popular and best basketball player. But due to a sprained ankle and a broken hand, he is, unfortunately, out for the season. He excels in both bookkeeping and English. His future still remains undecided 20 ED REMPEL Ed, who is six feet, three inches, surely is an asset to the basketball team. He was the goalie on the team that won Intramural Hockey-Soccer Champion¬ ship. Ed ' s marks are exceptionally good. So, as one can see, Ed is sure to be a success in anything he takes on in life. RAY STOBBE Ray is a hard working tarmer ' s son living in the town of Winkler. He Is attending GVCI ' s Grade XII General course. He partakes in all intramural sports and some school sports. Ray played on the 68 69 volleyball team. After school he is planning to go to college. His aim is to become a Phys. Ed instructor. ERVIN ENNS Ervin is a very active lad in class, and is never unhappy. He can make someone feel happy in time of sadness. He enjoys playing football, soccer, and hockey. His future ambition is undecided. HILDA DRIEDGER Hilda is an active girl who takes part in activities such as skating, volleyball, and playing the piano. She enjoys singing in the school and church choir. After graduation, Hilda plans to have a secretarial job and will be successful in whatever she does. DAVID DOELL David is a quiet boy of the Xll-V class. He enjoys math classes, but abhors social studies. His favourite sports are hunting and fishing. You can be sure to find him at the Rifle Club. Dave ' s future is undecided but he is sure to be a great success at whatever he does. ED FEHR They say Ed is a pretty Fehr guy. A swinger from Winkler ' s west end. He indulges in soccer and as a referee at the local hockey rink. Little Ert as he is called, is industrious in school, always having his homework done. A tremendous runner, he came in third in the eight mile cross country race for Southern Manitoba. RICK ENNS Rick, an avid outdoorsman, knows very well how to take care of himself In school His homework is usually done on time. Rick ' s a cheery lad who adds spark to the gloomy Monday mornings. After graduation, Rick will be heading north to the big city in search of a job. These boy-girl relationships 21 COMMERCIAL 204 MARY FRIESEN Our drama rep. is short and sweet, enjoys sewing, deluxe burgers, reading, fooling around, and of course weekends which she has under “control”?? Her favourite subjects are Business Law and Machines. 12W is not the same without this vivacious strawberry blonde. Her ambition is to travel to Europe and see all the “sites . NETTIE KLASSEN Nettie is attending G.V.C.I. for her last year. She is the Literary Representative for 12W. Her main ambition is to finish high school and then take up a job in the line of secretarial work. Her favourite subjects are Business Law and Typing. SHIRLEY KLASSEN What gives our classroom some spirit? Unquestionably, this must be Shirley, our shapely, blue-eyed, dark-haired librarian with the most genuine smile you can find anywhere. Office Practice, Shorthand, and Typing, are among her favourite subjects. To be chased around a desk in an air-conditioned office by the most handsome boss, is her goal. The most of her weekend is spent with that “special someone. VIOLA LETKEMAN Viola is our red-haired representative to the sports committee. She is also the one who takes care of the concession booth at the local basketball games. She enjoys having literature with a certain teacher downstairs, but her mind wavers and her freckles begin to dance when Business Law is mentioned. Her main ambition at the present time is to have a cheese burger and a milk shake every weekend. IRENE PETERS Being the top student in the Grade XII commercial class, Irene is undoubtedly GVCI ' s most capable secretary. She’d be apt to get more than her share of exercise running around her boss’s desk, too. July will find her in beautiful British Columbia and when she returns in fall, she plans to attend the C.M.B.C. in Winnipeg. EILEEN SAWATSKY We’re sorry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say. Naught can be read. MILDRED DYCK Mildred is our room rep. for Newspaper and Publicity. She is also head of its Typing Committee and attends choir regularly. Among her favourite subjects are Economics and Office Practice which will prepare her for an office job which she hopes to get next year. ANNA DUECK Ann is our yearbook representative and she attends her meetings regularly. Shorthand, Typing, Business Law and Office Practice are her favourite sub¬ jects. Her hobbies are reading and collecting pictures of the different places. Anna ' s future ambition has to do with travelling or a secretarial job. 22 JUDY FRIESEN Judy is a pleasant natured girl who comes to school with a cheery ' Hi ' every morning. Among her favourite subjects are Typing and Office Practice. She is our class representative on Student Council to which she goes faithfully every Wednesday. Judy went to Quebec last summer as an exchange student. ERNIE DOERKSEN Ernie is spending his second year in Grade XII. He enjoys all athletics, especi¬ ally basketball, singing, and girls. He dislikes, school,- homework, and teachers. He plans to go Into teaching, although this obviously is not his ambition. SHERIFF KHAN Sheriff is quiet in class, but responds with intelligent answers when asked. He misses the beautiful tropical island of Trinidad. GERALD WIEBE We re s orry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say, Naught can be read. HENRY WOLFE Henry is an ambitious young man who believes in travelling. He likes sports cars, sports and the weaker sex ! ! ! He believes in acquiring a solid education. Consequently, the U. of M. is his goal. COMPLIMENTS OF SIRLUCK JANZEN DEPARTMENT STORE LTD. PHONE 325-4221 WINKLER, MAN. School Calendar 1968-69 SEPTEMBER 3 Registration 4 Classes begin 10 First soccer game at G.V.C.I. 23 Presidential elections 30 Elections of committee conveners OCTOBER 4-21 Grade IX’s magazine drive 11 Graduation exercises 15 First volleyball game 29 Hallowe’en Social NOVEMBER 8 Remembrance Day Service 16 Boys’ volleyball semi-finals 26-27 School pictures taken DECEMBER 13 Carol service and Christmas banquet 19 First literary program 20 Feature film . . . ‘ ' Third Man on the Mountain” 20 Christmas holidays begin -Jan. Fund-raising month for student lounge First edition of G.V.C.I. “Star” MARCH 6-8 Operetta . . . “The Pirates of Penzance” 10-14 Candid camera Week School spirit Week 14 Literary Program 15 Inter School Bonspiel 18 Parent-Teacher Night 19 Group pictures taken 20 Spring Fling Social Peter Froese left for Palestine 28 Gr. XII tour Winnipeg APRIL 2 Report cards Winkler Bible School choir at G.V.C.I. 3 Feature Film . . . “Summer Magic” 4-15 Easter Vacation 15 Senior choir orchestra at Fort Richmond and C.M.B.C. 26 Choir Festival MAY 9 Spring Choir Concert at G.V.C.I. 23-24 Orchestra at Neepawa and Boissevain July 8-AUGUST 23, 1968 Doug Kuhl in Quebec with National Youth Orchestra JANUARY AUGUST 3-23, 1968 6 Classes begin 10 First league basketball game 10-11 Invitational Bonspiel-win 27-31 Mid-term Examinations Jim Wiebe in Europe with the International Music Tour Band FEBRUARY 13 The Orchestra visits Carman 14 Report cards issued 14-15 Local Novelty Bonspiel 21 Pictures retaken 22 Basketball tourney in Portage Hallowe’en Would you believe beauty candidates? 24 INDUSTRIAL ARTS 113 RODDY BROWN Roddy who always adds cheer to Class O , comes to us from Burwalde. His subject is automotive shop. He has not yet revealed his future to us. WALTER FALK Here is a young man who does his own thinking. In Maths he always comes up right answers. He boards the school bus at Reinland every morning. KEN WIELER Ken makes his home in the Haskett School District. Besides his pony, he rides on weekends. However, these diversions do not keep him from makina good i school. RAYMOND PLETT If it were not for Ray, we students should be parching of thirst for he sees to ii coolers always have a good supply of soft drinks. He comes to us from Klee his ’56 Meteor. Here is a future mechanic who is looking forward to servicing of the staff. UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE 201 HARRY TOEWS Harry is back in school after working for a year. He enjoys drags and hopes so to have a car that will put the others to shame. JAKE WIEBE Jake ' s marks show that he’s the brain of the class. One of his favourite pas driving his cycle in summer. He makes friends readily, and is found with man) EDWIN ELIAS Ed is one of the huskier boys in class. His interests lie in electronics, sports, and His marks indicate that he does quite well in school. MILDRED ELIAS Mildred is our sports convener, volleyball captain, and on the basketball team. i she still maintains high marks. Rumor has it that she even indulges in writing poetry!!! JOHN FEHR John ' s favourite subject is Maths. He likes to participate in some sports. Thoi quiet, he gets something out of school, as he manages to get good marks. JIM FEHR Jim Fehr is active in sports. He is our faithful social rep. His favourite hobi playing his guitar and girl watching. 26 n A:W JERRY FRIESEN TINA FROESE Tina hails from Reinfeld. She enjoys skating, driving, reading, and choir. Homework she deplores! She is always cheerful and ready to help a friend in need. MARIANNE FUNK A cheerful disposition plus an active interest in sports and choir make Marianne a likeable lass. Pet peeves — English classes, homework, and yearbook advertising. Future — Undecided. PAUL GOSSEN Paul takes an active interest in our sports program, especially basketball. He is our room rep to Student council. Though he is also on the I.S.C.F. committee he still manages to produce good marks. MARILYN H I EBERT Marilyn’s artistic touch is shown in many activities, such as writing poetry, playing piano, and “creating her own clothes. Her main dislike is weekends and she likes Siamese cats and a certain guy. MARINA KIRK Marina’s interests include sports, teaching her Sunday School class, and finding her weekends with one speci al person. She is also vice-principal in Young People’s. Her dislikes are reciting theorems. Her likes are . . . ? GEORGE KLASSEN George is teased about a certain lass he likes. Among his difficulties are Chem, PSSC, and Maths. His interests vary from girls to Yamaha to TV. JMht I-. KLAbbtN • ' our h ° dsome fellow from Haskett. History and Lit. are his favourite sublects, be with a double O ) 1 favourite sports are hockey and baseball. (Could hockey JAKE L. KLASSEN Jake although ambitious hates homework. He thinks time should be spent otherwise, especially weekends. His interests range from music to spectator sports to girls. JOAN KRAHN Joan comes to us from Reinland and greets us with a friendly hi every morning. Waiting for weekends is her specialty. She finds homework a chore. Her aim is to become an RN. 27 GERALD REDEKOPP Gerald is active in our sports program. He plays on our famous soccer team an it immensely. He likes all subjects, but the homework he detests. TONY WIEBE Tony, a newcomer to this school, comes to Winkler from Elm Creek. He enjoys pating in most sports and is a fellow whom one can easily get along with. 202 KAREN WIEBE Main Interests — sports and lots of fun Pet Peeve — boring classes in school Activities — playing basketball, drama rep. Future Plans — school teacher MARILYN WIEBE Activities — playing basketball, Council rep. Pet Peeves — homework, German Hobbies — writing letters, spending a lot of time with a certain somebody Future — plans to attend university. JOHN BROWN John comes to us from Burwalde. He enjoys motorcycling, horse-back riding and old wrecked cars. His dislikes include all school subjects, therefore all homewo future is as yet undecided. REG DERKSEN Reg’s interests range from cars to cycles to some sports. He spends many winter curling. Reg deplores school, his only school interests being library periods. His is undecided. DOUG DYCK Doug s interests are broad, ranging from sports to cycles to cars. Doug detests but his better classes are I.A. and studies. He loves playing occasional pranl future is undecided. BEV FRIESEN Bev puts all the other Grade XI’s to shame with her zealous snow skiing. After schoo she plans to enter the more exciting field of journalism. Being Newspaper Publicity convener this year provides valuable experience for her. If ' it DON FUNK Don is our yearbook rep. He plays basketball and soccer but his special hobby is ' on an old car and writing poems. His pet peeve — riding on the bus. DAN GERBRANDT His school activities consist of I.S.C.F. and choir. He enjoys football and fishing. I and chemistry are his favourite subjects, but he detests literature. Future plans — te 28 JIM H I EBERT We ' re sorry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say, Naught can be read. CATHY HILDEBRAND Cathy ' s many activities include being pianist for church and senior school choirs. She is our rep to the literary committee. She enjoys reading. Future plans—nursing. GARTH JACKMANN “Ralph is very active in many “sports , which range from basketball to girls to soccer to girls. His favourite subject is Phys. Ed. This year you will see him on the basketball floor thrilling the crowd. ALBE RT KLASSEN Albert likes most sports and curling in the school schedule. Some of his better liked classes are German, Phys. Ed., PSSC, and chemistry. He dislikes homework and it is seldom done. Future — undecided. JEWEL KUHL Jewel is an active student with volleyball, the school newspaper, drama and playing her cello for the GWSO. She also finds time to write letters, play guitar and finish some of her schoolwork! JAKE PENNER Jake, coming to us from beautiful downtown Chortitz, likes Intramural sports His pastimes include evading homework and driving to Morden and back. Dislikes teache . Future — undecided. LYNETTE LOEWEN Lyn ' s activities include basketball, orchestra, senior choir, driver training, editing the yearbook, and doing homework. Her hobbies are collecting stamps and reading. Future — Phys. Ed. Instructor. PAMELA JO REIMER Pam’s personality attracts people. She is a vivacious girl and takes an active part in swimming (competitive, coaching, and teaching), basketball and volleyball. Her interests include crafts, sewing, reading, and social work. Her ambition is to attend university. LORI RIETZE Lori enjoys spots including basketball and volleyball. School is just a place to spend her time as we see by her marks. Wow! Queens and socials are fun too. BARRY SUDERMAN Barry enjoys most sports which includes curling in the school schedule. Barry Is an avid cycle fan and drives his own Honda. He usually has trouble getting his physics and maths done. His future is still undecided. 29 GLENN WIEBE “Glennchen’s interests range from a girl to drama to “lemon to sports. He of the Zodiac ' s stars. His favourite subjects are history, Phys.Ed., chemistry and i SHAIBA KHAN Shaiba came to us in January in start a new life in Canada. She had a tout catching up, but missed out on February exams because of it. With her brains bit of luck she will pass the Grade XI course. 203 ETHEL WIEBE Ethel is a happy-go-lucky girl who enjoys singing and practicing for the operet likes watching basketball games. One of her aims is to learn to ski. ZAIDA KHAN Zaida is a lively, fun-loving gal who arrived from Trinadad just before Christm can hardly wait until summer comes to see some of our fine weather. MILDRED BERGEN Mil Is usually seen with her curling broom. She bears the battle scars of a friend. Monday mornings and messy lockers seem to be her downfall. She enjoys: DON DERKSEN Don is very active in basketball and orchestra. He especially enjoys riding his 160 Don does not like school and likes to take even unslated holidays. He is our able rep. NETTIE DRIEDGER Nettie is a happy gal and she lives in Greenfarm. She likes cleaning the biology Nursing is her plan for the future. She loves driving her sister ' s car. BETTY ANN DYCK B eHy ' s ambition is to be a ieacher. Her studious attitude compliments it? She watching basketball games and participating in sports. Her pet peeve is getting up morn i nn 3 BETTY MAY DYCK Betty’s favourite pastimes are sports, reading, sewing, and writing letters to a someone. She is very quiet until you get to know her and then she’s really quite cf COLLEEN DOELL After a year of cheerleading, she has decided to try basketball. Being short and c olleen gets run over by certain people quite often. Chemistry doesn’t seem to with her. 30 RAY DOELL Ray our friendly cyclist from Xl-R, finds homework and books bis pet peeves. In winter you ' ll find him on a ski-doo and in summer he ' ll be gone on his 305. DOROTHY ELIAS Dorothy hails from Haskett. Her favourite pastimes are reading, cooking, skating, and bowling. Her aim is to leave the spacious halls of Garden Valley Collegiate and become a teacher. JOCELYN ENNS Jocelyn is an active cheerleader. She tries hard in school but sometimes finds sleeping of greater value. Biology is important but a boy also requires a lot of attention. KAREN ENNS Karen is a fun loving girl who enjoys the great outdoors. Her future lies in teaching or social work. Other interests include music, orchestra, parties, and driving the car. MARILYN FAULKNER Marilyn’s future lies in becoming an educated beachcomber. In history, Marilyn will never go unnoticed. Her pet peeve is briefcases in front of her locker. LINDA GOERTZEN Linda comes from Reinfeld. She finds schoolwork easy and thus always has time to fool around. Favourite pastimes — driving car, reading and skating. Future plans — entering Teachers College. YVONNE HARDER Yvonne is a studious girl. She loves sports, and her specialty is horseback riding. Her pet peeve is childish boys. In the future she intends to become a nurse. BRIAN HILDEBRAND Brian is always lusty and cheerful. He Is full of jokes and funny remarks. His future is undecided. Brian is very industrious and participates in most school activities. DOLORES HILDEBRAND Dolores is a very cctive girl. She is our room rep. and has many smashing ideas. Loving singing, she is a member of the choir and has a part in the operetta. She plays volleyball and curls. BEV KUHL Bev ' s Interests lie in the male population. She is always combing her hair, “To get the kinks out . She Is an active cheerleader and just lives for those chemistry classes. 31 HENRY KUHL Henry ' s favourite pastime is singing during breaks He is one of the six me with twenty-three females make up the Xl-R class. His future will probably b field of agriculture. SHARON NEUFELD Sharon is our social rep. Supporting school spirit is in her line. She loves thp especially horse-back riding. Her future lies in the field of nursing. JUDY NICKEL Judy is active in sports such as curling and skating. She enjoys watching b games. Judy usually has her schoolwork done, but has different “interests out o VERNA NICKEL This brown-eyed lass likes visiting Winnipeg and travelling. She enjoys libra studies, but detests the two hour doily bus rides. Her aim is to get into unlvet later become a teacher. BARRY PETERS Barry ' s the boy with all the answers to the questions which the teachers ne Favourite activities include sports and girl watching. He is also a member of o 203 “vocal section. HARTLEY POKRANT Hartley loves singing, which 203 has recognized. He is studious when bored, bu making himself useful in class? Future occupation — forestry. Interests — dr hunting, cycling and girls. ITA REDEKOPP ell, she likes skating and the outdoors; she ' s friendly and amp collecting and butterfly collecting. Her pet peeves does well in school. Hi — school. Her future ELAINE SAWATZKY Elaine is one of GVCI ' s top volleyball players. She is also active in curling, varia sports, choir and piano. Favourite subject — Phys. Ed. Pet Peeve — driver interfering with her curling schedule. AGATHA SCHELLENBERG Friendly and gay, the bright side of life she ' ll see. School could be more exd homework is troublesome. Her future Is undecided. Music and speech are along! HELEN SCHMIDT Helen is a dark-haired lass who hails from Blumenfeld. You will often find her talk certain boys! Her pet peeves are doing homework and riding on the bus each d 32 KATHY SIEMENS Kathy is an active member of the yearbook committee. Her interests range from music and spares to boys and chemistry??!! She likes arguing and her pet peeve is a certain M.F. ALMIRA THIESEN Almira is an active curler. Her interests range from literary and sports to choir and boys. Pet Peeve — math. Future plans — teaching. GENERAL 205 BARB DYCK Barb is an ambitious student who comes from Schoenwiese. Usually overflowing with laughter she frowns when it comes to Chemistry. During the weekend you ' ll seldom find her at home. MARVIN DYCK Marv ' s the biggest guy in class and proves it every day. He’s never home on weekends because he’s driving around in their Vauxhall. He dislikes Chemistry and History. VIC FALK Vic is the long haired strobe light operator for a certain group. He goes wild when he hears that “Keep on Running’’ beat. He’s wild on weekends but cool in school. BRENDA FEHR Brenda enjoys volleyball and Monday through Friday rather cheerleading. Her interest lies in weekends, and finds boring. She hopes to go into Nurse’s Training. SHIRLEY FEHR Shirley is a cheerful girl who is alwcys willing to help her classmates with homework. She is an assistant Librarian and enjoys singing in choir. DAVE ENNS Dave “the one eyed wonder is like the coolest on sax when he belts out the blues. He likes cycles, driving big rigs, and goes to Roland as often as possible. KEN FRIESEN Ken Friesen is a very hard working lad who works in the Co-op store. One of his best subjects is Chemistry and his worst is Phys. Ed. RICHARD GIESBRECHT Rick is our Literary Rep. He participates in and loves all sports, although hockey-soccer is his favourite. His time is spent riding his cycle and playing guitar. 33 HOWARD GINTER Howard is our Sports representative. He enjoys sports such as football, soccer, o- His favourite is hockey. Howard usually has his work done. Future — undeck SHEILA HARDER Sheila is an active girl from Plum Coulee. She enjoys sports but she detests She prefers weekends to school. All In all she is a lot of fun. MERVIN HYDE Merv ' s favourite pastime is riding his 750 Norton. He enjoys playing football, average student playing in school, having no favourite subjects. His future is u AGATHA HILDEBRAND Agatha is active in cheerleading as well as in all sports. Her favourite si History and English in which she obtains higher marks. She is always doing $• ALICE KLASSEN Alice is our representative to the Yearbook Committee. After graduating f School, she has returned to complete her high school education. She loves talk always friendly. VIOLA KUHL Viola, who comes to us from Blumstein, is studious a nd industrious in all her Wednesdays you’ll find her at a ‘‘Council” Meeting. During the weekends she who?? GARRY MARTENS Garry’s favourite sport is hookey. He finds no use for teachers or homework, hot cars and cycles and someday intends to own a ' 49 Ford pickup. DON McEACHERN Don ' s favourite sport is football. He enjoys playing a variety of other sports. Hi G.V.C.I. from Daniel Mac in Winnipeg. HERB NEUFELD Herb ' s favourite dislikes are Maths and Chemistry, but he enjoys History and favourite sports are hunting and fishing. VICTOR PENNER Vic is an ardent skidoo fan. He also enjoys basketball. He is a mischievous lad, t school hours he works quite hard. 34 ALVIN PETERS Alvin is a little guy In English he excels Chemistry he does hate To class he’s never late. DENNIS SAWATSKY Dennis Is an avid cycling fan, but he also likes to bomb around in his father ' s hot Pontiac. Homework is not a favourite pastime. He ' s a friend to everyone. ED STEWART Edwin is the long, tall, handsome, red-haired fellow in 205. He comes to us from Roland. Edwin loves curling, but dislikes Chemistry and History. BOB WAHL Bob comes from Winkler but is hardly ever seen around town. He dreams some day to ride a triumph motorcycle but right now he’s satisfied with a Honda. Pet Peeves — Chemistry and Phys. Ed. BERNIE WIEBE Bernie comes to us from Osterwick. professional in sports. His favourite He loves sports and would someday like to be subject is comp, and his worst is chemistry. a FRANK WIEBE Frank is smart in maths, and lit. He also keeps the cooleT filled. In some sports he does embark. For everyone he has a kind remark. DAVID WIELER We’re sorry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say, Naught can be read. HELEN WOLFE Helen is a fun loving girl, who is our able drama rep. She takes the commercial course with ease. She is often seen reading a book. She loves weekends. COMMERCIAL 216 DALE BANMAN Dale is an interesting lad. He likes most classes but he does not like history and typing. He enjoys bookkeeping and business principles. His main ambition is to become a data processor. KATHY BANMAN Kathy is a gal with lots of pep which she proves on the Senior Cheerleading. She thinks school is a bore, and there is a certain boy she adores. 35 I r- c ELSIE FUNK Elsie is a friendly girl who likes to help the teachers. She is our able dram __u literature - -herarae an airline stewnM ROBERT GERBRANDT Robert is interested in airplanes and motorcycles. He enjoys Phys. Ed. very also thinks history is an interesting subject. His ambition is to become a comm. MARY KLASSEN “Little Mary” is a cute short “kid”. Her favourite subjects are her spares spends in the open work area. Her main aim is to become a secretary or bo- MARY ANN KLASSEN Mary Ann is a cheerful brunette with beautiful brown eyes. She delights in spares but detests arithmetic and shorthand. Her future ambition is to become c MARY E. KLASSEN Mary is a cheerful lass from 11-T. She enjoys records and listening to the achieves good marks in all her subjects. JANICE KLIPPENSTEIN Janice is a gal with long blonde hair. She likes drums and motorcycles. Wher to the city she can see. Guess Who??? EILEEN LABUN Eileen loves lots of action. She deplores school and adores the weekends in the a special handsome friend who’s just her type. She enjoys doing things she ' s no! to do. SUSAN TOEWS Susan lights up our classroom with her mischievous smiles. She loves teasing ll room teacher, and talking to boys. Chief ambition: graduate. DARLENE WIELER Darlene is a friendly lass who always gets her homework done. She gets “pee ' things don ' t go her way. Listening to the radio and weekends are her specialtn LYNN WOOD Lynn is an ambitious girl who participates in nearly all of the school activ assignments are usually done. She is always ready to help others. 36 INDUSTRIAL ARTS 115 ART BOEHLIG Arthur is a friendly lad. Who is always neatly clad, He likes to go to automotive class, His exams he is sure to pass. HOWARD BRAUN Howard is a tall and a humorous lad. He also is the Drama Rep. of 115, Engines and tools is on his line. The work he does, it turns out fine. ABE DERKSEN Abe is dark and wears glasses. His town is Plum Coulee, He enjoys winter sports. And tinkering around with cars,. GARRY DERKSEN Garry stands with his curly head. To the teacher nothing is said® Sometimes dumb and sometimes smart. He is also good in Art. FRANK DERKSEN Frank is in 10-H, And is 15 years young With motors he loves to play, And will make quite a sum. VICTOR ELIAS Victor is always full of pep He is our yearbook rep. He never has his homework done Every evening he has fun IN ALBERT FEHR Albert is an unusual lad, Sometimes happy, sometimes sad- His work in class he sometimes starts. He usually gets good marks. LEONARD FEHR Leonard is usually quite an energetic fellow But when it comes to having assignments done. His usual saying is, “I haven’t finished.” JACK GIESBRECHT Jack is always seen in the shop or in the office. He never drinks anything stronger than Mountain Dew. ANDY MARTIN Andy comes from Elm Creek, And is glad to have a treat He is a friendly lad in class, At noon he is seen with a pretty lass. ALVIN NEUFELD Alvin is 15 and comes from Hochfeld, He enjoys playing hockey and football. And likes to work on cars. ALVIN REMPEL Alvin is a very tall charm Without his teeth he can do no harm When he drives his little old car. He can not go very far. 38 HENRY REMPEL Henry is always active in class. At noon he is seen with a pretty lass. To speak to a special one at night, Seems to suit him all right. JAKE WALL Jake will always fool around, And never want to settle down In the shop he ' s lots of fun When he ' s mad you ' ll have to run. ken hiebert We re sorry to say Nothing was said; So needless to say. Naught can be read. COMMERCIAL 206 ELAINE BUCHOLTZ Elaine as a friend is great. In her work she does first rate. VIOLA DOELL Vi is a blue-eyed blonde. To questions she will quickly respond. MARTHA DYCK Martha is a cheerful lass. Who brings joy to our class. BETTY ELIAS Betty, our comical, black-haired girl, Enters our classroom with an excited whirl. SYLVIA ELIAS Sylvia is often mistaken for a queen, Very smart, intelligent and keen. KATHY ENNS Kathy is a cheerful lass Attending the commercial class. HELEN EPP Helen is always young at heart. Kind of dumb and kind of smart. MARY FEHR Mary ' s ambition is to finish school, But her pet peeve is homework. 39 NETTIE FROESE In her work she does quite well And In Phys. Ed. she does excel. ERMA GIESBRECHT Erma Giesbrecht ' s quite a gal. Everybody thinks she ' s swell. KEN H I EBERT He’s the only boy in room 206. With a little bit of studying he may pass GLORIA KLASSEN Gloria has lots of fun on dates. She is good at discussions and debates. DORIS KLASSEN Doris is a loving person Who gets along with everyone. MARIE KRAHN Marie is a studious person Who likes to work hard and fool around. MARY PETERS Mary, who loves to drive a car Has one trouble. She doesn’t get too far. ANN THIESSEN Ann is sweet, good-looking and tall. It ' s a long way when she makes a fall. EILEEN THIESSEN Eileen is a blonde-haired lass Who does very well in class. MARY UNRAU Mary Is considerably cute and shy. She doesn ' t answer when asked why. MARGARET WALL Margaret is a funny lass Who always brings joy to our class. HELEN WIEBE Helen loves having a wild time. But in school she’s quiet as a mouse. SARA WIEBE Sara attends the commercial class. Her favourite pastime is listening to records. COMPLIMENTS OF PHONE 325-8861 DUTCH BAKERY WINKLER, MAN. 40 GENERAL 208 KATHY WOLFE Kathy Wolfe Is quite a lass. I am quite sure that she will pass. JOHN BANMAN John tries not to be late for class and is a great hockey fan. MERLE BRAUN Ambition—to become a hairdresser Pet Peeve—school LINDA DERKSEN Ambition—to work in a bank Pet Peeve—school JOHN DYCK John Is tall and handsome. His Interests lie in driving car and cycle. KATIE DYCK Katie ' s ambition is to be a social worker. Her pet peeve is Maths. DON FALK Don, who is our sports rep hails from Reinland. His main cup of tea is girls and hockey. JUDY FALK Judy ' s ambition is to be nurse. Her pet peeve is homework. GEORGE FROESE George is the brain of our class. He enjoys all sports and is never last. ALVIN FRIESEN In school work Alvin does well And in sports he does excel. 41 MARY GIESBRECHT Mary is our classroom rep. She plays the piano very well. CLARA HAMM She loves to fool around and imitate people (especially § Ambition is to get out of school. LINDA PENNER Linda ' s main ambition is to be a nurse. Her main interests and basketball. LYDIA PENNER Lydia is very quiet in class and has a friendly smile for ev T DAVID PETERS Dave is a tall and handsome fellow. His interests lie in sivl drivina ror 01 LARRY SUDERMAN Larry lives in Greenfarm. En|oys driving cycle. His ambition Is i IRENE UNRAU Irene Is a basketball fan and has a smart remark for ever) ED WOLFE He hails from Blumenfeld and is our Newspaper and PubllB Interests lie In sports and girls. GLENN ZACHARIAS Glenn comes from Greenfarm. His ambition is undecided. 209 . SIDNEY BUHLIN . Sid is medium ?? size guitarist who has been playing guitar fl years. He always keeps the class alive. MARLENE DEFEHR Marlene plans to finish her twelve and then take up a career as Good luck Marlene ALVIN DERKSEN Alvin spends his time tinkering on his 26 “T”, driving ski-o watching girls on the sly. He works at his father’s garage afte ' 42 CLARENCE DYCK Among Clarence’s activities come, hockey, baseball, and a nur other sports. He also plays the drums. GRACE DYCK Grace is a friendly girl who always smiles, especially when 4:00 rolls around. She plans to complete Grade 12. HARVEY DYCK Harvey is a studious and energetic person. He likes top hit records and enjoys basketball. SARAH FEHR Sarah has an uncountable number of friends. She enjoys typing. She claims this is her last year of school. ABE FRIESEN Abe likes I.A. He also likes to ride horses and go to horse shows. DENNIS FUNK Dennis is an average student in Grade 10. His aim in life is to finish Grade 10 and then quit . BRADLEY GREY Brad is a quiet kind of person who enjoys driving his ' 59 Pontiac after four in the country. He also likes reading. KEN HARDER Ken is the strong and handsome led from Coulee. His interests lie in curling and “Fast cars. NICK HILDEBRAND Nick is our class jester. He gets a thrill out of hearing teachers say get out . His interest lies in 105. LEONARD JANZEN Leonard ' s main Interests include sports and cars. His ambition is to finish high school. He detests Maths but enjoys typing and Geography. In his spare time, he works for his father and lifts weight. MARILYN LOEWEN Marilyn is always friendly and ambitious. Her aim in life is to complete grade 12. JIM LUPTAK Jim has a desire to get Sidney in trouble as often as possible. His interests lie in kicking the wall in Lit. class and 105. LEONARD PENNER Old Wild Bull of the Pampa is our most notorious wrestler. His interests lie in making teachers mad at his long hair. WESLEY PENNER This studious and energetic young man hails from Plum i enjoys taking dad’s car and doing various kinds of model i JAKE PETERS Jake is a brilliant young man with a far-ranging mind. He llkfl horses and work on the farm. IKE REIMER Ike’s favourite hobby is obeying the rule. He lives in Wink wonder why he always goes to Morden on the weekends. ABE WALL This gentleman enjoys sports and gets a kick out of hooking h| auto. V 4c t CORNIE WALL Cornie, a lad from 10-K hails from Winkler. He greatly despffl but enjoys library. His favourite sport is hockey with a doutii ISAAC WALL Isaac’s hobby is collecting old cars, “the bulb burned out. His future is undecidi I KATY WALL She’s the type of girl that can associate with everyone. Her mo| is boys, one in particular . . . BT. RICHARD WIEBE (small Rick) Richard is a friendly boy when he ' s in a good mood. When | bad mood he can be heard over the whole school. RICK WIEBE (big Rick) Big Rick Is noted for his strength and is lead guitarist for the CORPS ; a well known group around town. DENNIS WIELER Dennis is a guy who is quite true to his words. He enjoys hui girls. UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE ANNE BARTSCH Anne gets her highest her Chevelle. Beware! marks in German. She likes skating She ' s liable to land in the ditch. RON BUECKERT Ron comes to us from Winkler. Even though he has inters and skidoos, one of his main Interests lie in Grade XI. 44 mm KATHY DYCK Kathy is active in I.S.C.F. and Newspaper and Publicity. She readily joins in class discussions except in German. ROSELLA DYCK Rosella is a quiet girl who goes about her work with a joke and a smile. Her favourite pastimes are singing and playing accordion. DAVE NEUFELD Dave came to our collegiate this fall from Killarney. He is interested in sports. His favourite subjects are I.P.S. and algebra. ABE FEHR Abe hails from Osterwick. He is interested in sports like baseball and football. His favourite subjects are geometry and algebra. DANNY FRIESEN Danny abhores school work, but looks forward to sports such as basket¬ ball, flickerball, and football, in which he does well. LINDA FROESE Linda’s main interests lie in playing football, hockey, and baseball. She is excellent in arguing. She likes literature. CAROLYN GIESBRECHT Our faithful Yearbook rep’s interests lie in sports. Plum Coulee is her station (it ' s only 8 miles). SHARON GROENING Sharon comes to us from Plum Coulee. Witty and smart, she likes bad¬ minton, volleyball, maths, thinking, and using big words. JANE HAMM Jane co mes to G.V.C.I. from Haskett area. She is a member of the orchestra. For some reason Jane has been called “Orlander . SUSAN H I EBERT Susan is a seemingly quiet girl who often displays a violent temper and loud voice when out of school. She loves to read. ALVIN HILDEBRAND Alvin is a likeable lad who excels in his studies. His interests range from his 125 to hockey. All in all, he is a good student. DAVID HILDEBRAND Dave is a young man of average intelligence and height. He likes playing trumpet and excels in algebra. RUTH JANZEN Ruth, our Drama rep is always busy with sports and mu$ peeve is walking home from basketball practice. I KATHY KRAHN When we hear a krrrunch in the back of comp, class, Council rep is at her carrots again. Her main interest sits in VICKI KRAHN Vicki, our Sports rep. is an active athlete. Although her Gerr A-l, she participates whole-heartedly In German debates. LOIS KROEKER Lois always comes to school with something different up her class she thinks of everything else but the lesson. ! DAVE KUHL Our curly haired Social rep. from Plum Coulee, Is not whc shy. He is active in German and literature discussions. KEITH KUHL This cool character really turns on hot when it comes to .. p SHARON LETKEMAN - Sharon enjoys cheerleading, sports, and fooling around. Yoijj! know when she ' s up to something by her innocent smirk. FLORENCE NEUFELD She en|oys sports, particularly badminton, and possesses a keer humour. She likes playing piano and Is intelligent. IRENE NICKEL Irene comes to G.V.C.I. from Plum Coulee. She often surp class with 100% In geog. Eating apples (during class) delights ! MARY PENNER Dark-haired, Mary’s hobbies are sketching and teasing. St sewing to homework, and never stays angry very long. [OBERT PETERS 3 b, a quiet lad from Coulee, has many friends. He likes ople during class, which he succeeds in doing most o DAVID SCHROEDER Dove is mainly interested in getting good marks and winning t games. Defeating him in any of these is next to impossible. 46 ED SCHMIDT “Schmidty” comes to us from Ontario. This short fellow makes up for his height in class discussions, as well as in most sports. John wiebe John, a cheerful friendly lad, likes sports and math. Amply supplied with grey matter, he is always a willing volunteer in geom. class. DORIS WIEBE Doris is always willing to put her two cents worth in class discussions or otherwise. She also enjoys playing piano and singing. MARTHA WIELER Martha, who comes from Reinland, is always full of pep and fight. She spends extra time phoning, reading, and listening to the radio. SHARON ZACHARIAS Sharon, luckily goes home for dinner. She excels In library and lounge periods. She babysits in her spare time. 223 BILLY BRAUN He is an industrious lad who is very quiet in class, but changes out of the class. JEANNETTE BRAUN Jeannette is a great kid! She thinks school is rather a bore, but it Is better than nothing. She especially likes library for one reason!!! MARTHA DOELL Martha enjoys noon hour most because . . . Though she ' s really quite shy she always gathers enough nerve to smile and talk to “one special person . RON DYCK Where there’s a joke or whisper, where there ' s a laugh, smirk, or giggle, all people come to one conclusion: Ron ' s around. TED DYCK Ted is a tall, lanky lad whose ideas are as tall as himself. His interests are staying away from school, hunting, and driving his good ole ' cycle. HARRY FROESE Harry is our student council rep. and is our class’ tallest person. He is always friendly and cheerful and will easily make his grade. COURTESY QUEEN ' S HOTEL DINING ROOM PLUM COULEE 47 hr RAYMOND HAMM Ray is a happy-go-lucky guy who is always in a good J known to be somewhat mischievous. SUSAN HARMS Susan hails from Plum Coulee. She likes eating, telling being with a friend? She dislikes homework, IPS, and sped BEVERLY H I EBERT This fun-loving girl never uses two words when 200 will do of humour is surpassed only by her wild imagination. BERNICE H I EBERT Bernice you’ll find a friendly lass. And all her grades she ' s sure to pass; Piano soon she plans to teach, And fame will someday to her reach. ERNIE JANZEN Ernest is a nice lad and is good in Electronics. He real! and his experiments always work out. SONIA KAGLIK This shy lass, an Austrian at heart, enjoys gimmicks and telcj She ' s faithful in doing her homework and someday may find kindergarten. LAURENCE KLASSEN He is a quiet lad and is never late for class. Library meet but at 4:00 he does not waste. RON NEISTETER Ron likes to make fun in class; especially in German. He iii teachers, even if he doesn ' t want to. He is a good volleybc FRANK NEUFELD Frank is a brain and In class it really shows. Me is a nk easy to get along with. HELENE OLFERT This girl has bright blue eyes and long hair. She always loo to the weekend when she sees that special someone. MARGARET REMPEL Margaret is our class’ sensible girl. The importance of study] in her marks. In school she does well and in sports she loves j SUSAN SAWATSKY Susan ' s work is always done. Because she likes a lot of fun. That ' s why she is our social rep.; Because she is so full of pep. 48 DAVID STOBBE David ' s a guy who’ll stand for his rights Although it usually gets him in fights. If ever in German class is a riot; Surely you know, David is behind It. ALAN WARKENTIN Alan is a quiet guy, intelligent and has a pleasant personality. His favourite subjects are Library and IPS. His pet peeve is homework. His future is undecided. DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION BONNIE DYCK Bonnie is a friendly dark-haired lass Who never misses any classes. She is especially fond of typing class. ELVA ENNS Elva, who is cheerful and gay. Usually finds something to say. Maths and social studies she detests, But typing she likes the best. RAY ENNS Raymond who from Schanzenfeld hails May in automotive soon advance. Library is his favourite “rest”, And he enjoys basketball the best. JAKE H I EBERT Jake is a curly-haired lad. School! Yes, he gets there occasionally. In Phys. Ed. class he can’t be scared. But farming seems to be his aim. ABE PENNER Abe enjoys volleyball and hunting. But when It comes to schoolwork Quite often he says, “I did that!” But, oh! Often he does not know it at all. ARON WOLFE Aron, who comes to us from Schanzenfeld Advanced to high school to his surprise. Volleyball is his delight. 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Seated: Judy Friesen, Mary Giesbrectit, Sharon Giesbrecht, Dorothy Schmidt, Violet Pries, Lorna Neufeld, Debra Loewen Executive Left to right; Standing: Lynette Loewen (Yearbook), Peter Petkau (I.S.C.F. President), Peter Froese (Literary), Jim Wiebe (Music), Lori Rietze (Social), Bev Friesen (Newspaper). Seated: Mr. Henry Neufeld, Mildred Elias (Sports), Glen Wiebe (Vice- President and Treasurer), Nadine Loewen (President), Wanda Pelser (Secretary), Phyllis Trinke (Drama), Mr. J. F. Wiebe. 60 Student Council Report How strange it is to think that we work for 199 days of the school year so that we can say thank-you to so many people on that 200th day. That time has come once again for me and so I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to each one of the students of our G.V.C.I., the members of my Student Council, and especially to the staff. To all the graduating students: I wish you all the best in years to come. To those who must spend more time here: May your earnest attempts prove successful. Though there have been disappointments and sad times during this past year, the many pleasant memories will cause it to linger in my mind for many years to come. In conclusion may I say just once more — thank-you for a very good year! Nadine Loewen President List of School Committees Yearbook and Advertising Committee Newspaper Committee Sports and Curling Committee Literary Committee Social Committee Drama Committee Pins Committee Constitution Committee Student Welfare Committee 61 Yearbook Committee Left to right; Standing: Don Funk, Alice Klassen, Elva Enns, Bernice, ' -•iebert, Clara Hamm, Doris Klassen, Marianne Funk, Richard Klassen, Albert Loeppky, Gerald Hildebrand, Bernie Loeppky, Victor tiias, Terry Elias, Shirley Friesen, Kathy Dyck, Betti Friesen, Carolyn Giesbrecht, Lonnie Rietze. Seated: Patty Brcun, Eileen Labun, Mr. Frank Brown, Kathy Siemens, Lynette Loewen (convener), Mr. J. F. Wiebe, Mr. George Hildebrand, Anna Dueck, Harvey Dyck. Yearbook Committee Report This my first year on the yearbook committee, has been a trying one for me. After most of the work requimu organization is in the past, I must say I did enjoy myself and learned a lot in the process. I must mention the work of the advertising committee headed by Kathy Siemens and Gerald Hildebrand, Lone Rietze, Marianne Funk and Kathy Dyck who did the recruiting. Mr. John F. Wiebe was the staff advisor. I should like to express my appreciation to the faithful committee members, the always helpful staff, especial Mr. F. Brown, and all the businesses that sponsored this book. In conclusion, I hope you enjoy this yearbook as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Lynette Loewf Convener 62 Newspaper Committee Left to right; Standing: Janice Klippenstein, Ed Fehr, Bradley Gray, Doug Friesen, Ken Kehler, Kelvin Dyck, Kathy Dyck, Walter Doerksen, Tina Froese, Ernie Froese, Eunice Zacharias, Ed Wolfe, Billy Braun, Jack Wiebe, Glenn Friesen. Seated: Mildred Dyck, Mrs. Linda Enns, Bev Friesen (convener), Agatha Schellenberg, Mr. Neil Janzen, Mr. Harvev Krneicpr. ipv i Kuhl, Frank Wiebe. Newspaper Committee Report Due to the fact that our committee got off to a rather late start the first issue of the Star” appeared in late Jovember. This year, Dorothy Schmidt obtained the honour of reporting weekly to the local newspaper. Glen Friesen has een quite busy being school photographer. What with the two issues of the Star; publicity for the Operetta and Music Committee, we have been kept quite lusy. I would like to thank the business communities of Winkler and Plum Coulee for having helped with the new lea of advertising in the Star. The advertising was headed by Doug Friesen. I would like to extend my thanks to the lembers of the committee and to all the others who helped us during the year. Bev Friesen Convener COMPLIMENTS OF KLASSENS BARGAIN CENTRE (THE HOUSE OF SPECIALS) PHONE 325-8222 63 Left to right; Standing: Martin Hiebert, Mr. Bob Cooney, Mary Friesen, Robert Schulz, Kathy Wolfe, Mrs. Linda Enns, Katie Wall, Mr. Jake Pauls, Billy Hyde., Don Doerksen, Susan Froese, Howard Braun, Judy Falk, Helen Wolfe, Helene Olfert, Sandra Funk, Mr. Dan Sawatzky, Mr. Henry Hiebert. Seated: Helen Wieler, Joanne Elias, Ruth Janzen, Pat Klassen, Phyllis Trinke (convener), Marilyn Hiebert, Karen Wiebe, Anne Klassen, Marilyn Wiebe. Drama Committee Report This year of 1968-1969 has been a rather hectic one for the Drama Committee. Our one big production o| year, “The Pirates of Penzance”, turned out to be a smashing success, much to the relief of Mr. Hiebert.l Hiebert was director of this operetta and Mrs. T. Kehler worked with choreography. To mention all the people who helped with the operetta would take several pages, as we would have to met! the audiences as well. All in all, after the problems and headaches were cleared away, 1 think this year has been quite an enjoy one. Thank-you to all those involved with the operetta, and especially to my committee. Phyllis Tij Convener JANZEN ' S VARIETY STORE • Giftware • Toys • Kitchen Hardware • Paints and Varnishes • Footwear • Baby Needs • Clothing WINKLER — PHONE 325-8231 — MANITOBA 64 The Pirates of Penzance The Policemen . WM : ' W f f K9 W.k ' S S . 9 -• ' -� - ♦■• 1 SpSiKr 15 tilt ' 7 r _ ■ ■ ' ff v ' v ■ - -� «•• • ' a 1 i- .■■■— t ' ,. ™ p 11 H . 1 Bitj ftfjiHEfeiii’Mfc3 • y T ' 1 1 B4 ;TP ™ � .v. A Social Committee Loum H wLhrSS dl . n9: M v, Dan Sawatsk V- Irene Peters, Arlene Doell, Brenda Fehr, Henry Boschmann, Merle Braun, Ed Boetilig, Evelyn Toews Mr Mnvd e° S ) S ' Da .!S Kuhl, Grace Dyck, Jim Fehr, Verna Buhler, Susan Sawatsky, Pam Reimer, Mary E. Klassen, (convener) Sharon L nI1u ' mA ? eat d: Mr - George Pkles ' Mlss VMctiele Parsons, Mandy Loewen, Mrs. Linda Enns, Lori Rietze iconvener;, bnaron Neufeld, Marie Krahn, Judy Goertzen, Irene Friesen. Social Committee Report Our Collegiate has over five hundred students and it was a challenge for the Social Committee to plan so , for such a large number of people. i The Hallowe’en party, October 29, consisted of a program followed by a lunch. Many of the students addt 11 1 the evening by wearing very original and interesting costumes. December 13, after the Carol Service, a banquet was held at the Elementary School Auditorium. A cold 10 was served and the evening was “topped” by a short program. We followed what has become, it seems, an annual event and held a Spring Fling, March 20. A very enjov program was staged. A king and queen for our collegiate were again selected. It has been an enjoyable year and I would like to thank all for helping us, especially the “ever preseff ■ time of need” staff. Lori k Conven 236 MAIN STREET KROEKER REALTY WINKLER, MANITOBA PHONE 325 42K • FARMLANDS • HOMES • COMMERCIAL PROPER1 66 Literary Committee Left to right; Standing: Ken Wiebe, Gary Spenst, Ken Paetkau, Richard Giesbrecht, Wesley Hamm, Ted Dyck, Mary Kla “ en ' ' Neil Janzen Linda Derksen, Mr. Peter Nickel, Helen Derksen, Barry Dyck, Ed Schmidt, Harry Siemens, Rick Bergen, Isaac Wall. Seated: Joan Krahn, Nettie Klassen, Mr. B. Wiebe, Peter Froese (convener) , Almira Thiessen, Mr. Wiliam Schroeder, Marge Penner, Joan McEachern, Elaine Bucholtz. Literary Committee Report This year, 1968-1969, the literary committee has been involved in quite a few school activities. We started with i literary program in November which featured the school orchestra. The program at the Hallowe’en party was arranged by the Literary Committee. The feature films were our responsibility this year. We presented Third Man ‘ n the Mountain” and Summer Magic”, both Walt Disney productions. The responsibility of School Spirit Week also (hanged hands from an elected committee from Council to our committee. This was held on the second week in March |ind included a pep rally, teacher-student basketball games, and wound up with a literary program. Lastly — 1, on behalf of the committee would like to thank everyone who helped make this year a ur committee. To the orchestra, the teachers and students, we express our sincerest gratitude and thanks. success for Pete Froese Convener COMPLIMENTS OF WALTER ' S ELECTRIC PHONE 325-4213 WINKLER, MAN. 67 Left to right; Standing: Mr. Dan Sawatzky, Paul Goossen, Jim Wiebe, Mr. Abe Hildebrand, Mr. Harvey Kroeker. Seated: Hannah Gerbrandt, Kathy Dyck, Peter Petkau (convener), Karen Enns. I.S.C.F. Committee Report The I.S.C.F. organization has as its motto “To know Christ and to make him known”. We believe Chr be relevant in the high school. The Friday noon meetings are open to the whole student body and staff. The pro deals with a variety of topics throughout the year. In the first term, the theme of honesty was dealt with. 0 Churchman”, a satirical film was the opener for this theme. General discussions, panels, buzz sessions and s; ers are types of meetings, as well as socials. This involves the newcomers meeting at the beginning of the e “Carnival Capers” was the opening social, held in October. Another social featured a drama, “Frontier MortT ' I Christian living and missions were the main topics on discussion during the year. Tuesday noons were reserwr some students for devotions of scripture and prayer in one of the classrooms. The executive, with the three spo have accepted the challenge to sponsor three full-time Christian service workers. 5 Peter COMPLIMENTS OF WINKLER REAL ESTATE INSURANCE LTD. PHONE 325-8961 334 FIFTH STREET 68 Music Committee Left to right; Standing: Joanne Elias, Ethel Wiebe, Harry Siemens, Jewel Kuhl, Ruth Janzen. Seated: Kelvin Dyck, Mr. Peter Nickel, Jim Wiebe (convener), Mr. Henry Hiebert. Music Committee Report lr rc t 0 si The music program has been an active one this year. The major event on the Music Committee calendar this ear was the operetta, which was performed on March 6, 7, and 8. We presented Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates [T Penzance”. Before Christmas the orchestra played at one of the literary programs. The Senior Choir sang in the Grace ' hurch on a Sunday morning. They also sang at the Graduation Exercises. The Junior Choir was in charge of iresenting the annual Carol Service. They were assisted at the performance by the Senior Choir and the orchestra, jo The orchestra gave an afternoon concert in Carman on Thursday, February 13. Their students gave a tremendous eception. Events in the planning stages at this time include a Choir Festival in Winkler on April 26 together with Altona p.nd Gretna. The orchestra and choir intend to give a concert at CMBC i n Winnipeg. The Spring Concert is cheduled for May 9. The orchestra plans several concerts since their Easter tour was cancelled. Seven members of the orchestra attended the Brandon Music Workshop which was held on February 21 and 22. Lecognition should also be given to Doug Kuhl and Jim Wiebe. Doug played with the National Youth Orchestra his summer and Jim toured Europe with a band from the Peace Gardens Music Camp. ' As one can see, musically speaking this has been a busy year. There have been more invitations than we could iccept. Most certainly, it has been an enjoyable year for all who participated in the music program. Jim Wiebe Chariman 69 70 Grad e XI XI 1 0 loir i $ { y d , ' JJ - fe! Sports Committee Left to right; Standing: Jim Luptak, Mr. Wayne Busse, George K ' assen, Howard Ginter, Ernie Doerksen, Larry Suderman, Dan Hildebrand, Robin Jackman, Ron Dyck, Ken Wiebe, Barry Peters, Victor Rempel, Gerald Redekopp, Albert Fehr, Gerald Thiessen, Terry Buhlin. Seated: Mr. Bill Willms, Garth Jackman, Nettie Froese, Lynn Wood, Mildred Elias (convener), Vicki Krahn, Viola Letkeman, Larry Luptak, Mr. Ed Falk. Sports Committee Report The extra-curricular sports began once again this year with a vigorous soccer programme. Our boys’ first game. Sept. 12, started a winning streak which ended five weeks and thirteen games later when they fell to defeat against Daniel Mac. in the provincial finals in Brandon. Girls’ volleyball practise got under way. Although being a fairly new team, the girls should be proud of the progress they made during the season. The boys’ volleyball team was organized somewhat later. They didn’t do as well as our team did in former years, but one must also take into consideration the fact that many of them took part in the soccer activities, while others have chosen to spend their time in developing a strong basketball team, instead. Both the teams lost out in the Zone 4 semi-finals. Our junior volleyball met Gretna for one set of games, and came out victorious! Basketball practise began shortly afterward. As usual, our boys were fantastic and won the Western Division and Zone 4 trophies, without a defeat. Glenn Wiebe claimed another first when he won the Most Valuable Player trophy. This year, for the first time a high school hockey schedule was drawn ud. Highlights of the season consisted of a trip to and a return game with Devil’s Lake. They lost to Miami in the Zone 4 finals. An after four curling schedule was drawn up. As well as sending 4 boys to the School-Boys’ Bonspiel in Winnipeg, we did well in our own two tournaments and the others held in the Zone. G.V.C.I. also had representatives at the Zone 4 badminton and ping-pong tournaments. Millie Elias Convener Compliments of J .raltn Jewellers Your Longine and Wittnauer Dealer Phone 325-8244 72 .eft to right; Standing: Agatha Hildebrand, Joe Enns, Bev Kuhl, Kathy Banman. Sifting: Kathy Lrahn, Kathy Dyck. Cheerleaders Curling -eft to right: Delores Hildebrand, Elaine Sawatsky, Almira Thlessen, Lynn Wood. Curling Left to right: Barry Peters, Stuart Braun, Dan Hildebrand, Garry Toews. 73 Left to right; Standing: Mr. Wayne Busse, Ron Dyck, John Penner, George Klassen, Ernie Doerksen, Garth Jackman, Dan Hildebrand, Henry Boschman, David Stobbe. Front Row: Robin Jackman, Harold Dyck, Don Funk, Barry Peters, Glenn Wiebe, Jim Hiebert, Ed Fehr. Basketball Left to right; Back row: Mr. Wayne Busse, Ruth Janzen, Karen Wiebe, Lori Rietze, Marilyn Wiebe, Vicki Krahn, Mildred Elias. Front row: Lynette Loewen, Colleen Doell, Pam Reimer. G. .C.7 ico t q C.l o’ - 3.VC-’ Volleyball Left to right: Lorie Rietze, Delores Hildebrand, Mildred Elias, Jewel Kuhl, Mr. Bill Wilms, Nettie Froese, Elaine Sawatzky, Vicki Krahn, Ruth Janzen. Left tor right; Back row: Tim Loewen, Bernie Wiebe, Brian Harder, John Banman, Ed Wolfe, Mr. Bill Willms. Front row: Jim Luptak, Bill Luptak, George Klassen, Clarence Dyck, Ed Schmidt, Marvin Giesbrecht. Volleyball Left to right; Back row: Mr. Bill Willms, Ken Kehler, Peter Froese, Barry Peters. Front row: Henry Boschman, Garth Jackman, Ron Neisteter, Dan Hildebrand. 75 Mommy! Did you see that spike? Halls of learning D. W. 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Phone Bus. 325-4231 Res. 325-7117 WINKLER MANITOBA Best Wishes To The Ualley C olleyiate institute from Winkler Photo Studio GEORGE SAWATZKY, PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK FOR THIS YEARBOOK WAS DONE BY US 82 do ngratulations and Jjest UJishes from Manitoba Dairy Poultry Co-operative Ltd. THE HOME OF GARDENLAND AND MANCO DAIRY PRODUCTS BUTTER ICE CREAM EGGS CHEESE POULTRY MILK CREAM PHONE 325-4321 WINKLER, MANITOBA C onaratufationd oncj J he dKeg Position in all wa Ihs of life will go to t tose w to are educated Iroadlg, in a talanced way. On Ig tit eg lave the dept It of judgement, tlte sense of proportion and tie large-minded comprehension to handle lig affairs. Winkler Apparel Ltd. 83 COMPLIMENTS OF Macleods Dealer Jack Keilback, Mgr. Farm Supplies, Hardware Auto Supplies Phone 325-8761 W!NKLER MANITOBA Congratulations and Best Wishes to the 1969 Graduating Class KROEKER SEEDS LIMITED BEST WISHES TO GARDEN VALLEY COLLEGIATE from KROEKER MOTORS M. Kroeker, Prop. 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