Grand Prairie High School - Yearbook (Grand Prairie, Alberta Canada)

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16 G. P. H. S. JOYCE HNATIUK VALEDICTORY To every man there openeth A way, and ways, and a way, And the high soul climbs the high way And the low soul gropes the low, And in between in the misty flats The rest drift to and fro; But to every man there openeth A high way and a low, And every man decideth Which way his soul shall go. Saying good-bye is never a pleasant task, particularly at this time of year, when we realize how much we are leaving behind us. In grade ten, graduation seemed a long way off, but now at graduation it seems like only yesterday that we were starry-eyed new High School students; and here we are again with stars in our eyes at the top of an exciting hill. In the past four years we have grown physically and mentally, progressed morally and intellectually ; yet it is only now we appreciate the interest and patience shown by our teaehers. It is up to us now to determine which road we shall choose. Let us be a credit to our school, our teachers, and our parents; and choose the highroad to success. Joyce Hnatiuk.

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MR. KUJATH PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE A tremendous satisfaction is to be gained in doing a job well. Excellent workmanship is rewarded tangibly by industry and commerce, yet a pride of accomplishment is often a sufficient reward in itself for our efforts. I hope that your endeavor at school will be associated with this thrill of accomplishment. Your good work at school will prepare you for your later occupational opportunities. These opportunities will come to everyone, but only those will succeed who have sufficient ability and knowledge and those who have trained themselves to do their jobs well. The mere fact that you were enrolled in High School indicates that you have average or more than average ability. The fact that you passed your grades would indicate that you are amassing knowledge that may be used as a tool in success. But the matter of training yourself to do your best is also very important. Your success in school has been dependent to a large extent upon the attitudes and habits you have established. You have learned to be industrious, to co-operate, to be self-reliant, and to be dependable. These character traits will help you in your future work whether it be at school or in your chosen profession. Practice them. These habits are just as important as the facts you have learned, the learning process is just as significant as the learning.

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1947 - 1948 17 GRADUATES NANCY WOOD: It’s Nancy that you always see Helping after school. A teacher is what she’s going to be, She really is a jewel. ARLIE CONLEY: Oh some pilot’s life will soon be jolly, With Air Hostess Arlie, But she’ll miss the Dorm and G.P. High, But home to us she will fly. HOWARD LIGHTFOOT: Howard Lightfoot is a bril¬ liant lad. He has two honour pins “Egad!” And he is good at ball and horseshoes, Surely that’s not bad. DEANE TOEWS: Who is that easy going fellow? As “Ruf” he’s known. Artistic, musical, athletic, He will pass on wit alone. AGNES LAWLOR: She’s the President of our Union, And Agnes is her name. She has worked these four years so willingly, In the world of secretaries she will surely make her fame. MARGARET O’BRIEN: Margaret, we owe a lot to you, For playing and singing with us, And you are a smart one for dancing too. Here’s wishing you lots of happiness. DENNIS McINTOSH: Oh Dennis McIntosh, he is handsome by gosh. He’s taken though gals, so don’t make eyes. When it comes to his life’s work he’ll be teaching from a book. At that job he will surely take a prize. PADDY JOHNSON: A brain of the school is Paddy, Successful he’s sure to be, Be it baron or electrician Co-operative is he.