Miles Macdonell Collegiate - Macadonian Yearbook (East Kildonan, Manitoba Canada)

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MILES MAC DONELL COLLEGIATE CLOSING EXERCISES ktng memorial united church Organ Prelude Mrs. Vera Glendinning, L. A. B. , A. C. A. M. Organist Director of Music, King Memorial Church Processional Entrance of Grade XI and XII Students O Canada Invocation Reverend K. H. Moffatt, B. A. , B, D. , S. T. M, Minister, Oakview First Baptist Church Lift Thine Eyes Mixed Choir Words of Welcome Reverend E. P. Johnston, B. A. , B. D. King Memorial United Chilrch Chairman ' s Remarks Mr. J. E. Scarrow, B.A. , B. Ed. Principal, Miles Macdonell Collegiate Hymn Youth of the World Arise Scripture Lesson Reverend J. V. Truman, B.A., S. T. B. Rector, St. Stephen ' s Church Valedictory Address Marilyn Gordon Climb Every Mountain - Rogers Hammerstein Jo-Ann Macauley Mr. B.E. Glavin Chairman, River East School Board Presentation of Pins to Students Presentation of the Governor-General ' s Medal Inspector D. H. Stewart, B. A. , B. Ed. Staff Awards for Grade XI and XII Presented by Mrs. A. Winser, B. A. , B. Ed. and Mr. E. Dyck, B.A., B. Ed. Recognition of Dominion Science Fair Winner Mr. P. Huebner, B.A. , B. Ed. Presentation of Chartered Accountant ' s Award Mr. A. L. Findlay, C.A. Presentation of Manitoba Electrical Association Award Mr. J. A. Westgate, President The Lord ' s Prayer - Albert Hay Malotte Mixed Choir Address to the Students Reverend Rex R. Dolan, , B. A. , B. D. , Ph. D. Young United Church God Save The Queen

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VALEDICTORY Mr. Chairman, Honoured Guests, Teachers, Fellow Graduates, Ladies and Gentlemen: Closing Exercises. . . How very fast the years have slipped by. It is hard to realize that for some this service symbolizes the end of formal education. For others it is the key that will open the doors of University. But for all of us, whether we are looking forward to jobs, or whether we are furthering our education, many memories crowd our minds today. Do you remember all the things that are so much a part of school life. . . field days, dances, and club activities? Will we ever forget the homework, and the exams? The past years of schooling, especially those in senior high school, have meant a lot of work, but always there have been happy times and a great deal of laughter. Today, the Graduating Class of Miles Macdonell cannot help feeling proud. But if we have a feeling of pride, we must also admit our gratitude. We haven ' t been able to arrive at this point solely by our own efforts. It is natural that we should be grateful to our teachers. They have often forced us to work when we would have yielded. We acknowledge that we would not be here today without them. We are grateful to our teachers not only that they instructed us, but also that they laughed with us. Our gratitude is also extended to our parents. It is from them that we have acquired the ideals, the hopes, and the dreams that we cherish. It is our parents who have often made sacrifices to see us attain a better education then they, themselves, received. We thank you, dear parents, for making us work. And so today you share in our achievements. Lastly, how grateful we are to our friends. It is they with whom we shared our fears, and aspirations. . . our troubles, and our triumphs. We thank you for the moral support and th e companionship that have made the hard tasks easier. We hope that you - our parents, teachers, and friends - are proud also. For our suc¬ cess is very much your success. In the years to come, we will try to be all that you wish us to be. We will try never to violate the confidence you have placed in us by doing less than our best. And so we turn our thoughts from the past to the future. We face the future with a legacy. . . a heritage. . . and a tremendous challenge. Never be¬ fore, has the world been so close to hurling itself into total destruction. Never before, has it been quite so capable of doing just that. But we have a heritage of democracy. . . a legacy of freedom. Thus we are faced with a challenge. Do we realize that 3 4 of the world goes to bed hungry every night? Hunger, malnutri¬ tion, poverty, and disease. . . these are common horrors in many parts of the world. There are lands where seventy persons are dependent on each square mile of productive land, . , and where there is only one doctor to every four hundred thousand people. For the students of today, this is our challenge. . .to establish in the world a freedom from want. We are the generation that must find a way to meet the needs of the world. We who are fortunate enough to receive an education and live in a land of freedom and plenty must care for the less fortunate of our world. Transportation and communication have so shrunk the size of the world that strangers and foreigners no longer exist. Now, all men are neighbours. It is not enough to use our education to boost still higher our already ample living standards. Instead, we must work to see that all the world is freed from want and suffering. It may mean some personal sacrifices, but we can no longer allow 2 3 of the world to remain destitute and still expect it to remain free. The future is ours. . . and so is its challenge. Whatever we do in future years, or where ever we may be, if we strive to make ourselves better, the result will be a better world. God has given us abundant opportunities to do our best. . . and we may be assured that it will be our best that will be required. R. L. Sharpe expressed it this way: Isn ' t it strange that princes and kings. . . And clowns that caper In sawdust rings. And common folks Like you and me Are builders for eternity. Marilyn Gordon. For each is given A bag of tools, A shapeless mass. And a set of rules; And each must make Ere his life has flown A stumbling block. Or a stepping stone.

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Mil es Macclonell Collegiat e Principal, Staff and Students cordially invite you to be their guest at the CLOSING EXERCISES Friday, May 25th, 1Q62 at 2.00 p.m. King Memorial United Church Cobourg Avenue, Elmwood