Morweena High School - School Memories Yearbook (Morweena, Manitoba Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1970 volume:

THE SCHOOL BOARD Members: Eddy Brandt (chairman) Abe Reimer (secretary) Willie Dueck (treasurer) Richard Plett Menno Penner Henry Plett Issac Reimer Peter F. Dueck John Friesen OUR AIM When a pilot takes off for a certain destination, he has an aim to reach a certain place at a set time. Enroute he will check if he is on course and also on schedule. We as board also have an aim for the Christian Day School, namely to have the pupils realize that the Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and that they will apply their knowledge they acquire accordingly. We would see no possibility of reaching our aim, if we did not have teachers whose lives are dedicated to God and who prove this to the pupils in the nine months they are being observed and tried, to find their true worth, by those who are being en¬ trusted to their influence. A school with the wrong influence can break down the Christian training of home and church, whereas a school with a Christ centred influence can help build a Christianity willing to stand up for the truth which is so sorely needed in our day and age. - Mr. Eddie Brandt 2 Mr. Siemens Maths Science Buisness German History Geography Religion Health CHOICE Our lives are made up of an infinite number of choices. We are travelling on a road that has a fork at every step. Constantly we choose. Not only a few big decisions but many little ones together make up our life. Basiclly we choose between that which we believe to be right, which will bring us lasting happiness and benifits and that which is more desirable for the present moment. The first takes dicipline, courage and endurance, while the lat¬ ter is vividly portrayed in an autumn scene. A colourful leaf lightly fluttejjsdown from its lofty height. A soft breeze can readily toss it to and fro. As long as it remains suspended in the air it is attractive and to be envied, but soon it will settle on the ground to be soiled and to rot. The Bible, too, was basiclly written to present man with a choice God deliberately planted the tree of good and evil in the Garden of Eden so that Adam and Eve could choose. The first profusion o f the Christian is to present man with that one great choice, to follow or forsake Christ. Choose you this day whom ye will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15. - Mr. Ernie Siemens Mr. Klassen Composition and Literature IX X TESTINGS It appears that most people go through two periods of intense shaking-up in their lifetime. This shaking-up is in the realm of attitudes and choices. During hie teen-age and early adult years- the years the young person characteristically feels sin urge to challenge the conditions and attitudes he finds around him. His reactions range in intensity from looking at the other side of the coin and questioning the answers , to an outright rejection of the establishment . Surprisingly, this youthful turbulency, usually fades into a more settled manner of life. But before too long the maturing person finds himself being shaken up again. Only this time the attitudes and convictions are being assailed by his own children glorying in their new found critical abilities as though they are the first in history thus talented. At present I am living in the lull between the stormy periods of life. I am thankful for having survived the first shaking-up and am somewhat apprehensively looking ahead to the second. In the meanwhile, however, I can see these upheavals in the lives of others, especially in the highechool setting. The quest¬ ion arises, Why has God ordained these experiences for mankind? He answers in His Word where He speaks of the benefits of trials, as for instance, Count it all joy, my brethren when you meet with various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastmess 1 ' (James 1:2,3)� For the Christian, at least, the close examination of his faith, the reassessment, of his convictions will result in a stronger, purer faith. These storms need not drag him down to the level of inter-personal conflict but will rather lead to a better life. -Mr. John Klassen 4 Levi Dueck L anky, intelligent and studious E asily attains high marks V ery enthusiastic in outdoor sports and tennis I nterested in guitar, geometry, backseats and talking Hold the ear, and the head will follow. Hilda Friesen Hilda, is friendly, conscientious and talkative in all her doings. She takes her studies seriously and as a re¬ sult gets high marks. Her hobbies in¬ clude reading, cooking and singing. Her cheerful and co-operation has won her many friends. If you want to be miserable, look within; distracted, look around; peaceful, look up. Eldin Plett 31din, is friendly and s eems more interested in cars than in stud¬ ies. His hobbies include reading, dragging and listening to the radio. His future plans are un¬ decided. A man who will not flee will make his foes flee. Doris Loewen D ark haired girl in the corner of the room 0 ften misses school due to her typing R eally enjoys playing tennis I s very quiet in public but talkative in a crowd she knows S tudies are taken seriously He who receives a good turn should never forget it, he who does one should never mention it. -C. Spurgeon 6 Marlene Kornelson Marlene is a friendly, talkative student. Keeps everything on the go. Is ever ready to give advice and to spread cheer. Has lots of talent, and her ambition is to be a high school teacher. Her hob¬ bies are reading, writing, swimming and skating and her favorite subject is History. School would seem empty if she left. To stand graciously; to smile sincerely to love always, and to seek understand¬ ing—these are the worthy ambitions of a life worth living. E. Ereslman Russell Plett Russell is an ambitious student. Always waits for composition classes. His hobb¬ ies include collecting stamps, writ¬ ing stories, picking his guitar and was Tennis Tournament Champion. Enjoys re¬ cesses and always, looks forward to weekends. C A thorn in the bush is worth two in the hand. ,? Elda Eueck Elda has a friendly personal! i-y and ever ready to smile, which attracts many friends. Her hobbies include listening to music, reading and cookig. Her am¬ bition is to become a nurse. bhe is likely to succeed in anything she a u tempts in the future. She is a nrue lov er of nature. ? slow enough to be sure. Sydney Reimer S ilent, but friendly Y ou will find it hard to beat him in marks D oes well in sports N ever heard, before seen E njoys reading and playing guitar Y outhful c ' Better break your leg than your neck. ' ? 7 Raymond Dueck Raymond, is the smallest guy in school but is very friendly, and is known for his wise cracks. Interests are play¬ ing tennis, sliding on the ice and read¬ ing. Algebra is his favorite subject. Honey is sweet, but bees sting. Leroy Plett Leroy is the tallest man in school. He is interested, in playing the harmonica, hockey, reading, tennis, swimming and business fundamentals. His future plans are unknown. He does not like school. A blind man gets little good out of a lantern. Lloyd Loewen L oves to play soccer L istens attentively to what teacher says 0 beys all orders Y ammers about History D oes his work neatly G R A D E Dennis Plett D oes has best in sports E asily makes friends N ever found guilty of studying too hard N eat with schoolwork I ntends to make his grade S hooting, reading, hockey and giving ad¬ vice are in his line. Likes a tap on his back from everybody. } N I N E Loreen Plett Loreen is a quiet, tall girl who keeps her opinions to herself till recess then voices them to her friends. She enjoys baking and reading more than study¬ ing. Her future plans might include nurses ' training. Florence Plett Florence is a quiet girl who gets high marks with little studying. Her hobbies are reading, sewing and playing accordion. She thinks that her future plans, might include teaching. 10 Rose Lena Dueck Rose Lena is a quiet and friendly girl. She enjoys reading and going on long trips. She has the ability to get high marks if she tries. Her future plan is to be a nurse. Glenn Plett G oee home with greater joy than coming to school L oves to do his studies well E njoys playing tennis N ever fails to do what is asked of him N ever misses a chance to crack a joke or voice his opinion (3 eP r d (j reed CO oi-est Elsie Plett Elsie is very ambitious es¬ pecially when playing soccer. Her favorite hobby is writing German letters to her friends. Her laugh¬ ter, can be heard throughout the schoolroom. She hopes her future will include nursing. 11 Elmer Dueck E njoys playing his guitar L ikes to joke and talk M arks are always high E njoys sports of all kinds R eads avidly Mary Ann Dueck Mary Ann has a friendly personal¬ ity and therefore has many friends. She thinks reading is more fun than working. Her interests include- skating and playing tennis. Her future plans are to enter nurses ' training. Who has got the ball ? Margart Hose uueck Optomistic and tidy. She has the brains to get high marks without much studying. She is a regular bookworm a n d is often seen reading at recess. Enjoys playing organ and is an avid tennis player. Her neatness and ability to do well in schoolwork will enable her for anything she plans for the future. 12 Calvin Plett Calvin, skipped from grade eight to grade nine in November. In¬ terested in musical instruments. i Jerlene Brandt Jerlene is a very friendly and intell¬ igent young lady. She is doing good in her grade, as well as in most anything. She gets along with everybody and every¬ body gets along with her. Her interests are teasing and reading. Vernon Plett Vernon is by nature a quiet student. He enjoys sports such as baseball and soccer and so partici¬ pates in them willingly. Ambitious about his future. He does not enjoy sckool. 13 SPRING IN MAN TOBA Any true nature lover ought to be thrilled during spring, in Manitoba. It is the resurrection so to say, of a dormant nature. The warmer air brings a fever to young and old alike. The fever of excitement, anticipation; the fever of life itself. Boys and girls attacked by spring fever do outrageously foolish, and childish things. They are tempt¬ ed and lured by the call of spring to join i n mischief-mak¬ ing, in pranks and in naughti¬ ness. Be passes a roaring waterfall, keeping a discreet distance . Suckers are leaping the falls, swimming up stream to lay eggs. He hears the croak of a multi¬ tude of frogs above the roar of the waters. Walking on he hears the cawing of crows in the dist¬ ance. Above him he hears a rust¬ le and looks up to find the cause. Beady eyes stare back at him. He reaches out his hand and the squirrel disappears, chat¬ tering his disapproval at the disturbance of his grounds. The call of the meadowlark gives them a wander-lust and one day they take off for a stroll in the freshly-scented woods. Woods permeated with balmy air, trickling creeks, whispering breezes and chirping robins. The wanderer trudges along through the wet last year ' s growth of grass, blissfully unaware o f damp leggings, an empty stomach, and undone chores. He leans against an old oak tree and gaz¬ es up at the budding branches. Suddenly he slips and splash he is standing in the creek. He pulls himself out, dumps out the water from his boots and hurries off home. But how can he hurry? He spies a tiny budding crocus . He bends down, to push back some old, last year ' s growth, and straightening up, hurries on. Hurrying on, the wanderer ar¬ rives at a haystack and throws himself down on it, forgetting his wet feet. He gazes up at the fleecy, white clouds floating overhead, and soon he is riding on top of them. The rude moo of a cow, close by brings him back to reality. Regretfully he realizes that he must be about his chores. He trudges home amid the exhilarat¬ ing smells of spring, the taunt¬ ing cries of the wild animals, and the teasing whisper of the winds over his head. - Hilda Friesen LITERARY THE LEAF A sheet of skins so light and thin, And through it run the veins of Life. It is so thin and yet it is The life of every tree you see. Its outer skin is all I see Its inside life amazes me, Its veins are highways through the leaf, But also hold it up to feel the sun. The bottom side of every leaf Has nostrils scattered through the skin Through which is sucked the breath of life And then it flows to every cell That ' s found upon the planet ' s crust. - Levi Dueck THE CREATION OF MANKIND It is believed by all Jewish, Christian, and Moslem religions that Adam and Eve were the first man and woman of the human race. As Christians, we not only bel¬ ieve this but- know it as a Bible truth and therefore do not even question it. In the Jewish Rablinical lore Adam was originally a gigantic being reaching from earth to heaven. God put Adam into a deep sleep and removed a portion from every limb. Thus Adam lost his Vast stature and acquired a help meet. Eve. According to Medieval Jewish lore, Adam ' s first wife deserted him after a quarrel. In another version Adam and Eve ' s happiness caused envy among the angels and the seraph, Sammael tempted them to their fall. Moslems believe all angels ex¬ cept Ebbis paid Lomage to Adam . For his refusal Ebbis was expel¬ led from Paradise and in his re¬ venge tempted Adam and Eve. To many modern scientists and geologists the creation of man is regarded as a myth. They be¬ lieve that the Scriptures ' pur¬ pose is to teach and inspire re¬ ligion and any reference to sce- ience must be regarded as inci- dented or literary”, and should be judged with references to the state of leaving , language and idiom, of the people in Biblical times. How very fortunate we are as, Christians that God has given us the grace to understand His Word without having to change Its true meaning. - Marlene Kornelson 15 A DAY AT MORWEENA HIGH In the morning we arrive at school loaded with school books, lunch kits, etc. Most of the pu¬ pils just stand around talking, till nine o’clock, when the bell rings for school to begin. We first have chapel in which we sing a few rousing songs, and then the teacher reacts from Our Daily Bread and a section of the Bible to the class. Chapel usually lasts for about twenty minutes. our most interesting subject, History. Of course we don ' t have these subjects in this order every day. We have quite a wide schedule. This provides va¬ riety and prevents boredom. Lunch is readily disposed of at twelve, and then we have re¬ cess till one o ' clock. Our first subjects in the afternoon are Geography and Science. These two subjects can be very interesting too, especially Science. Next we have Maths which con¬ sists of either Geometry or Al¬ gebra. This period lasts about an hour, so of course every one is glad to go outside for a lively game of soccor or snow¬ ball or stay inside to play ten¬ nis. Then we have last recess and after that our last subject, which is German. In German per¬ iods, we either practice oral reading, or have German grammer. When school is finally dis¬ missed everyone is glad to go home to--an evening of homework. I know a good way to get home¬ work done. Spread out your books and decide which subject to con¬ quer first. You decide on that unbearable History essay because it has to be handed i n the next day. Trying to concentrate on ' William Pitt and Cabinet Govern¬ ment is much harder than you im¬ agined. Firstly write down the main points. Oh, you notice you need another research book for the sub - topics. You leave the room t o get one but not finding the one you want you return with a story book. Read two chapters then work on the essay again. The sub-topics go down next but where do you find them? You think for a few minutes then give up and t a k e up the story book again. An hour later you are finished with the story book—but not the essay. Now its too late to fin¬ ish it. After all homework can wait but story books can ' t. - Mary Ann Dueck 16 ATHLETICS SPORTS IN MORWEENA HIGH ' When school opened in a wet fall not much sports activities took place right away. After a few days, the boys, found themselves entertained with football while the girls played various other games. After a few weeks, a sports committee was elected and baseball was started. Two teams competed for about a week. A large number of baseballs were used. A game involving the best team of a week ' s competetion from the High School and the Room Three ' s of the Elem¬ entary School was played. The High School won by quite a decisive margin. Left to Right: Raymond Dueck, Elmer As the end of fall drew near a topic came Dueck, Hilda Friesen, Jerlene Brandt. U p w hich was received very enthusiastically. The pupils and Sports Committee were all in favor of a skating rink on the premises. The prospect was soon abandoned, due to the difficulties it presented. At this time soccer became dominant as our recess activity. Soccer posts had to be erected and most of the boys volunteered to complete the task. Two teams were chosen every week and they played during recesses, and the latter part of noon hour. This sport found itself repeated throughout most of the winter. At Christmas the Student Council asked the Sports Committee to organize some gar es for the social. This was done and were received well by the students. At the start of the New Year, table tennis was organized. It was mostly the girls that played while the boys still participated in soccer. However, a tennis tcrunament was held with all of the students involved. Russel Plett emerged as winner and received a beautiful corsage. Runner-up was his younger brother Calvin. A week or two after the tournament the Morweena High School challenged the Men- nville High School to a soccer game. Mennville came over and Morweena was victorious by a score of 5-0. A week later, a hockey match featuring Morweena versus Mennville was played at the latter location. Mennville won the game 4-3 in overtime. A Field Trip is another subject which the Sports Committee will probably under¬ take. This will probably be to Winnipeg or some other point of interest. Our teacher received some sports events for all Manitoban schools to participate in. This had to do with Manitoba ' s centennial year, and medals are to be awarded to some of the better contestants. The committee is planning to follow some of the Track and Field events for the school. Hov ever, we will not do this with the intent of win¬ ning the medals. We will do so only among ourselves. -The Sports Committee Raymond Dueck 18 « U � -i vTaistlc SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Sydney Reimer 1 1J 17m M3 iT J Left to Right: Russell Plett, Marlene Kornelson, Levi Dueck, Slda Dueck. COMMITTEE This committee, began work on the yearbook before Christmas but act¬ ual photography, layout, and literary work, started only after Christmas. Considerable time and effort went into discussions and meeting concerning the yearbook. However, this time was well spent and the book soon reached its completion. We now present it to you, with gratitude to the teachers, school board, and Doris Loewen (typist) who helped make it possible. Russell Plett (editor) THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was organized a few weeks after school opened. Since school started later than usual, the Council found a lot of work at hand. The possibility of having a yearbook was discussed and after some discussion on the pros and cons of having a yearbook, it was finally decided to include Mennville School and Morweena Elementary School in the yearbook. The rest of the work was left to the Yearbook Committee. Soon after a Christmas Social and Christ¬ mas Program was organized. The Christmas Pro¬ gram was planned, by the Student Council but the Sports Committee, was called to help with the Christmas Social. They planned the games. Left to Right: Mr. Siemens,Russell Plett, Marlene Kornelson,Lloyd Loewen, Doris Loewen. Throughout the year several things were suggested ana discus¬ sed. Some were acted upon and some were dismissed depending upon the interest and spirit of the school. The Student Council, was very grateful for the co-operation and interest shown by the students and the School Board. Members of the Student Council were: Russell Flett, Doris Loewen, Lloyd Loewen, Marlene Kornelson, and Mr. Siemens (our staff advisor.) - Marlene Kornelson 23 THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The Student Council, organized a Christmas Program for the nineteenth of December. The parents of the students were invited. First of all, the congregation sang a few songs together. Then Glenn Plett and Lloyd Loewen read a Psalm together for the opening. After that all the girls sang Silent Night. Next Eldin Plett, brought a poem which was followed by a duet by Mary Ann and Margaret Rose Dueck. After this Syd Reimer brought a poem which was followed by a lovely duet, by Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Siemens. They sang Tell Me the Story of Jesus. Then came the highlight of the evening. This was a play representing how a family, found Christ at Christmas. It portrayed some parts of the Christmas Story, to better illustrate the real meaning of Christmas. It was called Christmas at Home . The characters were: Father Mother Two daughters Son prophet shepherds (narrator Mary Ann Dueck angel Mary Joseph Vernon Plett Elsie Plett Diane Kornelsen Margaret Rose Dueck Raymond Dueck Calvin Plett Russell Plett Elmer Dueck Florence Plett Jerlene Brandt Leroy Plett After the play, the girls brought another song — Wonderful Story of Love which was the final item on the program. Everyone was served with refreshments which, consisted of cake, cook¬ ies, coffee and drinks. The evening was enjoyed by all. - Margaret Rose Dueck 24 p Mary Ann and Margaret Rose They sang a duet called ’’Born in a Manger at our Christmas Program. GIRLS ' CHOIR SINGING GROUPS Levi and Elmer Dueck They played Supper Time at our small Rememberance Program in November. mm. Right to Left: First Row-Jerlene Brandt, Mary Ann Dueck, Margaret Rose Dueck . Second Row: Doris Loewen, Elsie Plett, Loreen Plett, Florence Plett. Third Row: Rose Lena Dueck, Elda Dueck, Marlene Kornelson, Hilda Friesen, missing Mrs. Ernie Siemens. They sang two songs Silent Night and Wonderful Story of Love a t the Christmas Program. MORWEENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • ■ h it n ■ ' JIBS 1 ■EKUT 7 ■ . dA 2 -— «r GRADE 8 Mrs. Rosalind Dueck Margaret Rose Reimer . T „ Milton Loewen Lorna Plett Norma Reimer Linda Thomas Marvin Reimer Elvira Reimer Ricky Kornelson Melvin Friesen GRADE 7 Richard Plett Doris Plett GRADE 6 Donnie Brandt Trudy Dueck r I mmW ! ' « • ’ Jh MMJU ; • ' (•in jfiP® ' ! mi iv PHOTO AVAILABLE GRADE 5 Anna Marie Kornelson Henry Plett Alvin Plett Gladys Plett Johnny Plett GRADE 4 Delbert Dueck Marlene Plett Bernie Dueck Laura Loewen Earl Thomas Wanda Reimer Timmy Reimer Mary Dueck Katherine Plett Larry Thomas Annie Plett GRADE 3 4 N 1 JH p ’ • I f mjfc Im j mrr i ;ul John. Kornelson Kalvin Reimer Bonita Reiraer Lome Reimer Jerry Plett Stanley Plett Ronnie Plett GRADE 2 Miss Elsie Loewen Patsy PennerClifford ReimerElvira Plett Alvina Plett Calvin Dueck GRADE 1 Henry Friesen Lynette PlettAlfrieda Plett Lydia DuecU Marilyn Plett Reynold Plett LuV anna Siemens Doris Dueck Kenny Kornelson ■ Re - ' - ores Dueck Debbie Brandt 1,2.Temporary school and first students,Oct.1952 3. Helen Reimer, first teacher 1952-53. 4. George Sawatsky, second teacher 1953-54. 5. New one room school,1952 6,7,8.Some students in Mennville s early years. klllr pSl- ' rcl SCHOOL BOARD L-R H.P.Plett, P.U.Dueck, P.D.Reimer C.P.Prie3en, missing; A.P.Plett “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from ito Proverbs 22:6. We at Mennville Christ¬ ian day school, strive to train our children in this respect. It is said in Proverbs 23:12, Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. It is only by instruction and words of knowledge based on God’s Word that Christian standards are met and that boys and girls can grow up to be vessels fit for the Master’s use. .Fresh clay is more pliable than that v hich is old and settled and just so, the early years at home and the early elementary train¬ ing determine to a large extent what a child will become a s an adult. C.P.Priesen, Chairman INSPECTOR ' S MESSAGE Mvery year thousands of boys and 0 irls spend many- hours in school, and sometimes they get a little tired of books and assign¬ ments. lhen they may wonder why it is so important that they go to school. education is the magic key that unlocks the treasure chest of the past. Once you have learned to read, all that has been thought and cone by generations in the past, all the wisdom, fact and fiction of years gone by, is yours to explore and enjoy, if you only will. But education is also the password that opens the way to the future, four ha.opiness and success in life depend to a very large extent on how well you take advantage of the years of preparation in school. My sincere good wishes to all the boys and girls and also the teachers of Mennville Schools 33 N.Toews, Inspector of Schools PRINCIPAL ' S MESSAGE We are fast approaching the end of the school terra. An end brings with it parting, pausing, inventory talcing. We, in the three class rooms of our school, have spent a number of months together for tne sake of education, for the teachers this may bring to mind lesson plans, talks, and corrections; and for the students- text¬ books, assignments, and test3. Much of what has happened during 1969-70 may be forgotten, but this book will be a reminder of your friends and classmates and will help you recall some of the high¬ lights of the past school year. Just as this year book is a record of events in our school year, each one of us has set up a record for himself. In your contact with your school mates, in your attitude towards your teachers and towards your work, you have left a mark, you have set a norm, that you are going to be gauged by in the future. This record goes much deeper than a character sketch. What is the picture we are leaving behind? Does it have clearly defined lines? Do positive character¬ istics prevail, or will negative traits predominate? I leave it to you to supply the answer. Schools just don’t happen, especially Christian schools. Much thought, money and planning go into their upkeep. Neither was the fact that you had the privilege to.attend Mennville School an ac¬ cident. Next to your heavenly father you owe your parents a debt of gratitude for providing you with this opportunity to enrich your character and to prepare for your future. The road in pursuit of knowledge is at best steep and difficult, and I’m sure you found it so at times. If you want to grow into the mentally, morally and spiritually strong young men and women our country needs, you must face problems and meet obstacles squarely. You must learn to asautne responsibility. Whatever decisions have to be made, let your Lord, the compassionate Saviour, come to this cross-road. Natch Him make the decision. Where He would go - follow! Dick Klassen 34 FACULTY CLASSROOMS GRADES 9 10 Miss Sara Reiner GRADES Mr. Dick Klassen GRADES Miss Katherine Thiessen Rev. Andrew Dueck G-uidance beetures Mr. Abe brandt bus Driver GRADE TEN Rodney JJueck - Rodney is the only fellow in Grade Ten and doesn ' t seem to mind school. Has the brains to obtain high marks without much studying. Participates enthusiastically in sports. Enjoys hockey and reading, future plans seem to be centered around turkey farming. Marlene Kardal - Marlene enjoys skating and music. She is an ambitious student taking correspondence courses at school. As yet she is undecided about her future sUS If Ea ■raj ml) ■r WSf • r r« GRADE NINE Teddy Friesen - Teddy is one of the tallest boys in school. He enjoys answering a question with Well, 1 guess! He dislikes homework. His future is undecided. Raynold Kroeker - Although Raynold is the smallest boy in Grade Nine, he is one of the most intelligent. He favours having some humour. Future ambition: farming. Probable Fate: begging for crumbs under a rich man ' s table . Donald Plett - If school would consist of hockey only, Donald would be a top student Pet Peeve: homework on Tuesday evenings. Future plans: truck-driver. Probable Fate driving the dilapidated Mennville rig-a- ma-iig. Flora Plett - Flora is a quiet girl. She usually has the highest marks and works hard for them. She enjoys playing the organ and skating. Roger Plett - Five feet eleven. Enjoys playing hockey. He is our class clown. Favorite expression: I ' ll be cow kicked. Undecided as to whether he will attend school next year. An all around nice guy 37 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES left to right: Flora Plett, Miss Reimer, Raynold Kroeker. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT As a member of the Student Council, 1 can say that we have had quite a few activities during the past school term. First of all, we went to see a Billy Graham film entitled Africa on the Bridge which was shown in the Riverton Gospel Chapel. It turned out to be a great film that was worth seeing. We also published a school paper entitled Mennvilie Highschooi Highlights . We decided that if they would sell easily, we would publish some more and sell them at ten cents each. But since there seemed to be very little interest, we dropped this project. Our next duty was to plan a Christmas social. There was quite a bit of work involved in this. When we finally finished the organizing, we were really looking forward to the social. We had it on December 18th in the evening. We had a terrific banquet followed by some exciting games, musical numbers, and some peanuts and candy. Next some gifts were handed out and we went home. The school board decided that they would like us to make a yearbook. This too involved a lot of work. We did some qui ck thinking and somehow managed to gather material. Some of our future planning include an Easter doing and probably a class trip. Raynold Kroeker Grade 9 38 Left to right, standing: Henry Reimer, Louella Thiessen, JNIorman Piet t, Donald Plett; sitting: Flora Plett, Roger Plett, Urla Barkman SPORTS REPORT The ' 69- ' 70 school year has been very successful as far as sports are concerned. In the fall we started off playing softball. As time went on, we had to quit this sport because of the snow and colder weather. Then we turned our attention to building a rink, which we finally accomplished. The boys played hockey and the girls had an occasional recess for skating. However, since the rink was too crowded, we decided to draw up a schedule. The Grades 1-5 used the rink on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while the Grades 6-10 had Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for hockey and skating. Soccer was played occasionally but with little enthusiasm. The highschool went to Morweena for a game of soccer. We lost 5-0 to the better team. In exchange for our visit, they came over to the community rink for a hockey game. We won 4-3 after 10 minutes of overtime. It was a close game. The Room 2 and 3 girls had a running- walking contest. Their aim was to see who could cover the greatest number of miles in eight days. Louella Thiessen was the winner making 37 miles. Good for you, Louella! With all the exercises and sports we have enjoyed so far, we realize that there are still many more, for which we do not have equipment and facilities. . Smash tiff f. SPORTS Donald and Roger Plett Grade 9 39 • • • REMEMBER WHEN Roger got mad and went home during classtime? We found out about the school spirit? (double meaning) Miss Reimer froze her foot because she was in watching the hockey game? We had a musical Science class? Henry R. was tied to the post? A 30ck came down into our classroom? Mr. Klassen mistook Raynold lor an R.C.M.P Miss Reimer threatened to punch Raynold on The Room 3 class ate half a gallon of ice-cream after a big turkey supper at their Christmas social? Miss Reimer came charging onto the soccer field, trying to check Roger down, but found it not so easy and fell down hersej-f? Miss Thiessen got new boots? Mr. Klassen came charging into our•classroom to ask for the syringe ? Ron P. ripped 1 his pants at the soccer game at Morweena? The bottom fell out of Raynold ' s desk? Miss Reimer couldn ' t get Raynold to move to the front seat? Mr. Klassen saw the inverted waterfall in his class? C ' .F. got a free ride when the toilet was tipped? Raynold delivered his Allis-Chalmers speech? Miss Reimer handed out chewing gum just before the test? Roger nearly knocked his head off on the overhead register? Rodney drank a cup of tomato juice with an empty pen? The Room 3 class went on a spree one Friday afternoon to see a film in Riverton? CAN YOU IMAGINE . . . Our classroom with the right temperature? Donald wearing his hair short? Miss Reimer not changing the time-table every few days? Marlene coming to school with a frown on her face? Mr. Klassen wearing a beard? The bus arriving on time? Teddy not wearing blue jeans? Flora wearing the same clothes for more than one day at a time? Miss Thiessen wearing pigtails? Raynold not eating sunflower seeds during classtime? Miss Reimer blushing? Roger not clowning during classtime? 40 LITERARY HOW TO LIVE WITH A BROTHER TO live with a brother, you must have one essential characteristic - a sponge-like patience. 1 lack in part or in whole of this desperately needed quality. When my twelve-year-old brother and 1 start an argument at bed-time, it usually lasts until either Mom or Dad is hoarse from yelling at us and the worst part of it is that he usually has the last word which isn ' t good-night either. This is where your patience, or self-control, comes in. You let out one word and the argument is off to another good start, lasting until the Cinderella hour. My brother feels that, to make up for the difference in size between the two of us, he has to surpass me in some area of sports or work. He brags about how he nailed the tin can lid nine times out of ten with the air gun. Naturally, i won ' t hear of it. we go into the basement, set up a stinking peanut butter can lid, and start potting away. My brother hits it seven times out of ten, and 1 come out of it with a shameful three out of ten. He feels as smug as a cat with a mouse, and we can feel the invisible sparks flying between us. What can you do? You wait until you ' re alone, pick a target, and hit it nine times out of ten. Then you go and brag to your brother about it. He won ' t believe it, of course, until he tries and does it himself. My brother is no fanatic about work, l may have a beam in my eye, but I ' m too lazy to extract it. When there is work to do, he feigns tiredness, but as soon as the threat of work passes over, so does the fatigue. He feels good enough to walk a mile for half an hour of skating. There ' s only one thing to do - wait until they ' re fifteen. Kodney Dueck Grade 10 AUTUMN Oh, the beauty of the woodlands, With their hue so brilliant! That a God so wise and pow ' rful bhouid think man so significant, To paint some trees a crimson red, borne bushes sunshine yellow, while others keep their maiden green Until they hear the Northwind bellow! All this 1 do not know. But when the summers change to autumn And the trees are all aglow, Then l know the paints of God Have once more made a show. flora Blett Grade 3 41 CHAPEL AND RELIGION We begin the day with a twenty-minute chapel period. After everyone is in his or her seat, we stand to pray the Lord ' s Prayer together. Miss Reimer has a short passage which she reads out of a devotion book and we read a responsive reading all together. After this we sing a few songs or we listen to a record which Miss Reimer or one of the pupils has brought. We have had two ministers from this district speak to us in the morning chapel. Since we are privileged to be able to study God ' s Word in school, we have a religion period twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We are taking some courses from the Mennonite Hour. Miss Reimer asks for a volunteer to pray for the opening. After prayer the lessons are handed out and the works begins. We answer the question sheets that are sent to us and hand them in after we are done with the lessons. There are twelve lessons to one course and after we finish a course, we each get a certificate. It certainly is a privilege to have a Christian High School. Teddy Priesen Grade 9 Breakaway Wo two people ar the same seeing things ELEMENTARY rads sight Katherine Friesen GRADS SBVtflT Jessie Reimer Orla Baricuan Gerald Dueck Henry Reimer Slmer Dae ck Corny Friesen (JRAI22 3IX Kenneth Plett V ilbert Loewen Randall Barkman Tracy Plett Leroy Dueck Arnold Reimer (Jlarice Kroeker SHADE PITS Irene Dueck Margaret Priesen Mary Anne Reimer Grace Reimer Ruby Plett Vernon Kroelcer Harold Klassen Larry Brandt ■5 Timmy Plett Elvira Barkman Evelyn 46 Delbert Brandt Peter Loewen Rosanna Reimer Dolores Barkman Roydon Dueck Gerald Brandt Leona Reime r Marlene Reimer Melvin Reimer SUMMARY OF GOD AND HIS PEOPLE UP TO THE REFORMATION In the beginning God created the whole universe in six days. On the first day He made light, on the second day atmosphere, on the third seas, dry land and vegetation, on the fourth light giv¬ ing bodies, the fifth day fi3h and birds. On the sixth day He made land animals and man. On the seventh day He rested. Man was created in the image of God and was intelligent right from the beginning. His early work consisted of farming, build¬ ing, keeping cattle and sheep, and he also played musical instru¬ ments. Man was given the moral choice of obeying or disobeying God. They chose to disobey God and were sent out of the Garden of Eden. Because of their sin they had to die. From the very first man had evil intentions. Sin was dealt with by a flood in Noah ' s time, death, separation and other means. Man, judges, officers, parents and the church were authorized to punish. God helped sinful man in many different ways. A few were cloth¬ ing them, promising victory over Satan, and by sending His own Son to be the Saviour of mankind. God guided His people in many ways. He spoke to them in an aud¬ ible voice, through angels, visions, man ' s concience, ten command¬ ments, judges, prophets, kings, through His own Son, etc. Abraham, the forefather of the Israelites, including Jesus, was guided by God when he moved from his birthplace, Ur of the Chaldees to Canaan. God also led the Israelites out of Egypt. For a time they kept His law3 but eventually disobeyed Him. It was prophesied that God would send His Son to be born of a virgin and would be called Immanual. This was a to man ' s sin. ’Then Jesus came to earth He called men to become His followers. Jesus sent His disciples to witness of Him in all parts of the world On the day of Pentecost the church began its outreach. A large number of people believed, were baptized and began to organize into a church. The church began in Jerusalem and spread rapidly to Judea, Gam- aria, Pisidia, Syria and a eunuch took the gospel to his home land Ethiopia. The church spread in spite of persecution under the Homan gov¬ ernment. The church contiued to grow because they were assured of the Kingdom of Heaven after death. By 90 A.D. there was some spiritual decay in the churches. A few examples are: becoming spiritually dead, financially rich, too self-satisfied, and becoming lax about sinful practises in the church. The monks were the missionaries of the middle ages. They went north from the civilized and somewhat Christianized areas along the Mediterranean Sea. They spread Christianity to France, Ireland, Scot land, England, the Netherlands and Germany. ’Vars called the Crusades, were fought to recover Palestine from the Turks. The intentions of many of the Crusaders were good, but it was not right to kill. A better way would have been to teach the Turks about God. In the Homan Catholic Church, the priests read the Bible and told people what to believe. The people confessed their sins to the 48 priests when they should have confessed to God. The Catholics believ¬ ed that a person should 3eek to reach God through Mary, the saints, the priest and the pope. In 1450, Gutenberg invented printing with movable type. This made Bibles cheaper, so more people could read them and really learn the truth. This made it a very great discovery and contributed to the Reformation. Louella Thiessen,Grade Q A GRAINFIELD AT NOON The sun is shining on the wheatfield and the wind is tossing the heads. A combine is moving across the field and the dust flies in every direction. A tractor and trailer are standing at one end of the field. Some men are busy working and dogs are running around barking. Slmer Dueck,Grade 7 MY OCCUPATION How i would like to be a trapper and work in the nature and beauty of God ' s world. A trapping occupation is healthy, thrilling work, to see if you can outwit the 3ly creatures, i like to trap to see what i’ll get and to skin the animals 1 catch. A trapper needs traps, snares, baits, stretchers, skinning knife, fleshing board, a gun and ammunition. A trapper ' s work is to set his traps where the animals are that he wants to catch. He checks the traps often and skins the animals he gets. Tracy Plett,Grade 6 MY DREAM One night 1 had an unusual cream. 1 was working in the kitchen and thought I heard someone knocking at the door, I went to the door but no one was there. I returned to roy work and again I heard the knockingo Again no one was there. I decided not to answer the door, bu.t the knocking continued. When I couldn ' t stan d it any longer l rushed to the door and pulled it open. A blinding light hit me in the eyes, t that moment l opened my eyes and saw my mother in the room, dhe had pulled back the drapes to let the sunlight in and it fell right across ny face as x lay in bed c Margaret J?riesen,Grade 5 MY LESSON One day i was hunting for birds in the woods, l had so much fun, l dicin ' t even know how late it was when x saw there was a dark storm cloud. I thought it was a rain storm, .out all of a sudden something hard hit me on the head i almost shrieked. 1 knew it was going to be a hail storm® 1 came to a cave and slipped into it® 1 felt safe until I heard e growl. Then a dim eye shone at me. x raised my gun and fired. 4 shriek of pain! The animal charged® i gave it another two shots and vent over to see what it was c x was surprised to see my own pet bear® from now on 1 will make sure what i shoot. 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