High-resolution, full color images available online
Search, browse, read, and print yearbook pages
View college, high school, and military yearbooks
Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries
Support the schools in our program by subscribing
Privacy, as we do not track users or sell information
Page 15 text:
“
fyaCecUcfoxty fly ty zc6 TVcc e Mr. Chairman, Honoured Graduates, members of the teaching staff, fellow students, and guests. It is a privilege to be able to speak to you on behalf of the Grade XII class on tnis, the night of our Graduation. Graduation is ia time for farewells, and although all of us have long looked for¬ ward to this day when we could throw our books to the winds and go our own separate ways, we find ourselves reluc¬ tant to do so. The thought of leaving our school life and school friends brings to mind the realization of how much they have icome to mean to us. And so it is with a slight degree of sadness that we take our leave. However, we will take with us the cherished memor¬ ies of happy times spent together, and the promises of future meetings. Tonight is a milestone in the lives of the graduates since it signifies the com¬ pletion of out basic scholastic training. To those of us who are going to colleges or universities it marks the beginning of a more concentrated academic study, while to .the .remainder, who intend to take the initial plunge into the ominous waters of self support and independence withoilt the benefits of further train¬ ing, it means the end of our being able to rely on the generosity and kindness of others for our support and welfare. In either case, a ch ' ange in our accus¬ tomed manner of living is forthcoming, and it is to this change that we look forward with a mixture of awe and ex¬ pectancy. We are now expected to go out into the cold, cruel world and attempt to secure for ourselves “a place in the sun. The world which we are about to enter is one threatened by the iron fist of communism, and mined with pitfalls for the young and inexperienced. However, it is a consolation to know th ' ait our lives up to this point, in school and at home, have served to provide us with a ciua.v 01 protection against such pitfalls, and have equipped us with the essential ingredients for success in future years. Our scholastic training nas given us a general knowledge of the coil of things” and helped us ito realize whar type of work we are best qualified for and most likely to succeed in. Truly this is an invaluable gift and one whlich we are likely to underestimate, but I be¬ lieve we are possessors of an even great¬ er asset—one which is farther reaching in its potential .benefits, and one which is generally taken for granted without full appreciation of its value. I refer to the opportunities we have had to watch our great system of government in action, and hence the knowledge we have acquired of .its function. This feat¬ ure oif our school lives is perhaps out greatest heritage, and it is our duty now, as the citizens of tomorrow, to uphold and promote at all times the principles of democracy. As we take this opportunity tonight to look back over our past years in school, We realize just how relatively easy and comfortable our lots have been. We realize also that we are deep¬ ly indebted both to our parents and to our teachers for their respective roles in our lives. They have unfailingly stood by us, offering their invaluable counsel, advice and encouragement which we accepted so nonchalantly. Now, In payment of this debt we can express only our seemingly insignifi¬ cant, but most sincere ' and heartfelt thanks to our patient parents and to our long suffering teachers. In closing I should like to wish my fellow graduates all possible luck in future years. And to our beloved school, The Maple Leaf Collegiate, I bid a fond farewell.
”
Page 14 text:
“
Ou% ' PieAideKt I am happy to take this opportunity to write a few words on behalf of the student Council, which I have been honoured to serve as President during the ’51-52 term. For us in Grade XII the term has expired exceedingly rapidly, and has proved superlative in providing us with new interests and new friend¬ ship and education. It will long be re¬ membered. Thle Student Council, in this, as in previous years is composed of twenty- two students from Grades 7 to 12. At the .beginning of each new term elec¬ tions are held for the representatives in the Council. Each class elects two sports representatives and one social convenor. The office of president and secretary are reserved for Grade XII students, and those of vice-president and assistant secretary for students in Grade XI. All students are eligible to vote for these candidates. To insure smooth operation a member of the teaching staff is chosen to complete the council and act as ad¬ visor. The purpose of the Sltudent Council is to provide a mouthpiece for the stud¬ ents in the matters of ' social and sports activities. It functions entirely on demo¬ cratic principles, and brings about a better understanding between students and teachers. A heavy load is taWen off the teachers’ shoulders by having the council arrange and conduct the sports and social events independently. The outstanding sports event of the year was the annual High School bon- spiel, which took place in February. Rinks from various nearby towns com¬ peted for top honours in the ’spiel The Maple Leaf Collegiate was also repre¬ sented in high school bonspiels in Elm Cree ' k, Roland, Carman and Winnipeg. Unfortunately complete success did not crown the efforts of our local rinks in spite of their good showing. Turning to (social activities, the first endeavor of the Council was to arrange and carry out an initiation program. This was an all day dvent highlighted by a parade through town and a party in the evening. All “freshmen” were re¬ quired to wear costumes and to obey their seniors explicitly. Other social events included a Christmas party and a High School dance in the Llegion Auditorium. Music for the dance was provided by the Royal Canadians from Pilot Mound. The efforts of all Concern¬ ed in mjaking the dance possible were amply rewarded by the attendance of a large crowd. I should now like to thank tall the members of the Student Council as well, as the members of the staff, for their kind co-operation throughout the tterm. In closing, I extend to my fellow; graduates my (wish for their continued success in future endeavours, including the June examinations.
Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Start your search today!
Looking for old family members and relatives? Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly!
Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy.
