Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute - Spectrum Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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GRADE TWELVE PETER PETERS — Portage la Prairie, Man. If we wish to see Peter in his . dark corner, we must switch on the lights. But many wise thoughts radiate forth from the dark. ELEANORE DICK — Elm Creek, Man. An exception to the rule that beauty and wisdom are not found together. KATIE DUECK — Elmwood, Man. Quiet and reliable. Katie possesses unlocked . mysteries. GRETI KLASSEN — Winnipeg, Man. Greti takes a lively interest in current events and is an efficient typist. HEDY DYCK — Niverville, Man. Hedy is lively and friendly. We. admire her long blonde hair and her faithfulness as choir pianist. JOHN PETERS — Portage la Prairie, Man. “A smile costs nothing but creates much. Noted for his brown eyes and powers of concentration. MARGARET PETERS — Boissevain, Man. She’ll probably win the Nobel Prize for Chem¬ istry in 1960. She has qualities which make her. a lasting friend. ANNE SPENST — North Kildonan, Man. Her witty remarks flow forth as from a foun¬ tain. Anne’s kindness at heart wins genuine friends. WALTER FALK — Lorette Man. A student who possesses a rich vocabulary and a fluent style. Where did you learn the big words, Walter? ILSE FUNK — North Kildonan, Man. She tells us all about “die alte Kolonie” in “Men- nonitengeschichte” period. Her frequent use of the study room results in high marks. ii

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The Graduates of 1951-52 We, the graduates of 1952, have barely crossed the threshold of the high school hours and already we see another class of enthusi¬ astic young people at the finishing stage of their training. Quietly, and perhaps also a wee bit reluct¬ antly, we have stepped into the “hinterland” of the M.B.C.I. activities. However, in our memories there still linger many vivid and picturesque experiences of our high school life. These recollections have all become history now. As a painter steps back and examines this piece of art he has completed, his task, so we have an opportunity to retreat into the background of all student activities and eval¬ uate that which we have learned during our stay at the M.B.C.I. The results of our evalu¬ ations and reminiscings indicate that opportun¬ ities to learn new things were never lacking. Thus we are the products of realized oppor¬ tunities. Among our members we have a wide variety of talents and interests and for this reason our class is represented in numerous walks of life to-day. Sixteen of our rank, which is more than one half of the class, have con¬ tinued their preparations for their specific fields of service in various institutes of learning. Of these sixteen, four spent the winter studying at the University of Manitoba, four studied at various Bible Schools, six studied at the Mennonite Brethren Bible College, one went into nurses training and only one studied at the Normal School. Two young ladies had already learned enough to impart of their knowledge unto others and have bravely filled their places as permit teachers in rural schools of Manitoba. Six other members of our class have found positions in various business firms of our cities and another six of our rank have remained at their respective homes to take up responsibilities there. Thus we see that our class has had an opportunity to widely diffuse that which it has learned at the M.B.C.I. At this time we would like to congratulate every member of the graduating class of this year, for accomplishing that which you set out to achieve, in as far as your high school education is concerned. We wish you God’s richest blessing upon your venture into the world. May that spirit which is found in the school linger with you and enfold within you, to make of you true and humble servants of our Master in whatever field of life you may be found. Peter Isaak. Tike Jiaple on the Mill Out on a hill Against the pale blue sky, There stands a maple So graceful and high. It has no cares, No earthly woes, It lives a life Nobody knows. In spring the leafy branches do unfold And are a beauty to behold; But then when autumn comes along the way It breaks your heart to see this beauty fade away. Even so a human life we can compare With that tall maple over there. The human grows and grows each day Then like this tree he’ll pass away. Mary Neufeld, Grade X. II

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RUTH DYCK — Winnipeg, Man. It takes a great deal to excite calm and unruffled Ruth. She has poetic qualities which put a dreamy look on her pretty face. HARRY JANZEN — Morden, Man. A genuine “Sanguiniker”. Harry enjoys singing — in class. His fun-loving and happy nature brightens the classroom. DONALD KROEKER — East Kildonan, Man. Our class president and valedictorian who has worthy ideals, refinement of action, and generous motives. He never gives up — without an argument. LUISE WALL — North Kildonan, Man. A kind-hearted and gentle person, who will make a good nurse. Her extra-curricular activities include Sunday School Mission teaching and college classes in music. AUGUSTA VOTH — Winnipeg, Man. Augusta has a cheery “hello” for everyone. She takes a lively interest in the welfare of others. WILLIAM DYCK — Niverville, Man. The blackboard is convenient at times to convey one’s ideas, isn’t it, William, especially if one sits beside it? William is the efficient circula¬ tion manager of the school newspaper. IRMA JANZEN — Elm Creek, Man. She is quiet but has a friendly smile which breaks forth like sunshine. Her motto: “Do what you can while you can.” JAKE WIEBE North Kildonan, Man. His deep thougths are revealed to us each month in the school newspaper of which he is the German editor. GEORGE WILLMS — Forrest, Man. He is the faithful man behind the scenes: always ready when work is to be done. Has proven himself a true gentleman. BILL REMPEL — Osborne, Man. His motto: “Speech is silver,, silence is golden. He exhibits mild disgust for romantic stories. 13