Isaac Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Newtonian 55 A PARTING TRIBUTE i Newton has enjoyed success . . . suc¬ cess due to the combined efforts of prin¬ cipal.. teachers, and students. But with¬ out a captain a ship cannot sail and without a principal a school cannot grow. During the first half of its twenty- five years, Newton was guided by a man whose every thought was directed to its well-being and success. He gave Newton his youth and Newton gave him happiness in return. This man is Mr. Sisler. Many of our earlier New¬ tonians will remember him. He has been a friend and counsellor to many. When he retired from the principalship in June, 1938, he left behind him many sincere friends and admirers. We would like to extend to you the best wishes of Mr. Sisler and leave with you these words: Quote “I have always and still do take great pride in the Isaac Newton School. “In scholarship, sport and conduct the students have at all times ranked high. “It is a great pleasure to meet former teachers and pupils. I seldom get on a car or walk even a few blocks with¬ out meeting someone formerly con¬ nected with the school. Naturally some are not recognized at once, as boys and girls change greatly in a few years after student days are done. “The name and some incidents of the old days soon call them to mind. Just walk up and say ‘hello.’ “To all teachers and pupils, past and present, I extend my best wishes.” (signed) W. J. SISLER. Mr. Floyd came to Newton at a very critical time—it was only one year be¬ fore the start of the war. The future was uncertain and it was difficult to lay plans for the further development of the school when the clouds of war hovered so threateningly overhead. The war came—it was inevitable that it should. It was no easy task to guide the school through the next six years—for they were six years fraught with anxiety and grief for many of New¬ ton’s families. But as Bryant said: “The fiercest agonies have shortest reign, And after dreams of horror, comes again, The welcome morning with its rays of peace.” So peace eventually returned to a war-stricken world, and with the sign¬ ing of the peace also, a great burden was lifted from the shoulders of our principal as it was similarly lifted from the shoulders of peoples all over the world. He has led Newton through a difficult phase of its being and he has led it well. To Mr. Floyd, the school says “Thank you and God Bless You.”

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Isaac Newton High School WAR MEMORIAL ERECTED IN 1S46-47

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