Steinbach Collegiate Institute - Black and Gold Yearbook (Steinbach, Manitoba Canada)

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QxaduateA AT THE CROSSROADS You to the left and I to the right, For the ways of men must sever — And it well may be for a day and a night, And it well may be forever. One ship sails east And another sails west, While the selfsame breezes blow ' Tis the set of the sails and not the gales That determine the way they go. Like the ships of the sea Are our human ways As we journey on through life Tis the set of the soul determines the goal And not the joy or the strife. PAGE THIRTEEN

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c.v: 2 135 % TRAVIS R. XI ?. PRESIDENT VICE-PHSS. GEKaLL BiSIKER SUMER REliYSER I EC. MARTHA E. THEAS. SHIRLEY H, GORDON E. XII CLARICE B. XI RICMaHL B. X RAYMOND A. IX Fr.ANCES B. IX The President Speaks At the termination of any phase of a per¬ son’s life, it is natural for one to look back and review the period just passed, and to measure, as it were, the successfulness of one’s efforts. As I view in retrospect the extra-curricular activities of the Steinbach Collegiate Stu¬ dents’ Association, since my first year in high school, I cannot but feel a certain amount of satisfaction in our attainments, during this span of time, and particularly during this past school year. Our various projects and activities such as the MacLean-Hunter Mag¬ azine Plan, literary, socials, inter-school sports and the spring play have all been suc¬ cessful. That these various functions have been successful suggests the fact that by working together we have achieved some¬ thing much more valuable than only the fin¬ ancial gain realized by our magazine selling campaign or the enjoyment of a social func¬ tion — co-operation. The co-operation we have learnt at the S.C.I. this year, will help to make us better citizens of our country and our community. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the fine school spirit you have exhibited. Working together with you, your council and committees, has for the most part been a pleasurable experience. Finally I would extend to my fellow grad¬ uates, as well as to those of you who have not yet completed your high school educa¬ tion, my sincerest good wishes for success in whatever vocation you enter. May each of us take advantage of the opportunities for service to our Maker and to our fellow men. Gerald F. Reimer. PAGE TWELVE

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Valedictory . . . Mr. Chairman, Honored Guests, Inspector Muirhead, Ladies and Gentlemen: In every person’s life there comes a time when he interrupts his duties to reflect on the past and ponder over the future. This is particularly beneficial in that from past mistakes and disappointments we may alter our principles and aims to insure the mould¬ ing of a stable character and the selection a career which will bring happiness to both, ourselves and others. Therefore, with our de¬ parture from the Steinbach Collegiate Insti¬ tute imminent, this is a fitting time to do just that. The early years of our education are times to which we look back with nostalgia. Though we may not fully realize it, many character¬ istics and ideals were assimilated during that early formative period, both at home, in church, and at school. This graduating class may have been scattered over a wide area, but teachers were busy cramming facts and figures into our little heads, complementing them with the occasional word of praise or disapproval. Since that time, however, we have matured considerably, our convictions and guiding principles, have become more in¬ grained in our characters. During the past year we have shared ma¬ ny happy, occasionally frivolous, but on the whole, profitable times together, both after and during school hours. There was, for in¬ stance, the day when everyone came to school, dressed so nattily as to attract atten¬ tion. And we did attract attention — what with the boys wearing rainbow-hued neck¬ ties “matched” with many-colored shirts and large suspenders. All our fun and frolic, however, was not comprised of originating nightmarish concoctions of that kind. Be¬ fore Christmas the entire class enjoyed itself at a banquet, followed by suitable entertain¬ ment. Then, too, there was the crisp winter evening when the sleigh ride was held. When we view the vear in retrospect we must not forget the work of the Student Council, the various committees, and the I.S.C.F., for, be¬ ing the seniors, we quite naturally supplied rrmr»h of the leadership. These, then, are the activities which will long remain synony¬ mous with our last year at the S.C.I. Although we have apportioned some of our time for extra-curricular activities, we have spent hours mulling over mathematical pro¬ blems, delving into the hidden mysteries of the chemical world, absorbing the inspira¬ tions of great authors, and tracing the past events of human history. Through all this we trust, that we have learned something to prepare us more adequately for our life’s voyage. You, our parents and friends, are at the gang-plank wishing us a pleasant voyage. The ship which we are boarding represents the medium by which we hope to fulfil our ambitions or reach the port. This will entail the selection of a career or vocation which is an important step in life. To my fellow graduates I would like to give this advice: Once you have made a definite decision re¬ garding this, stay with it, and strive mightily for it. As an example we might consider one of O. Henry’s humorous characters, James Turner, who was on his feet all day, working in a hat-cleaning establishment. His concep¬ tion of happiness was different from those which we might harbour, but he clung to it, even though a multi-millionaire offered to be his benefactor. What was his idea of bliss? Why, he would take off his shoes and socks, place his burning feet against the cold bars of his iron bed and was happier than any millionaire ever could be. There are a number of things we must keep in mind during this voyage. The crew, i.e. our friends and advisers must be true and faithful ones, for when storms brew, they will be very valuable. Then last of all there is One who is the most valuable man on board, the Captain, who guides the ship through all difficulties. May our Captain be the One who says: “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the wav which thou shalt go In closing I would like to extend a vote of thanks to parents, teachers and school¬ mates for making this graduation possible, to all of our worthy guests and to all of you friends for making it a success and lastlv to mv fellow graduates who bestowed upon me the opportunity to deliver this valedic¬ tory. Edmer Reimer PAGE FOURTEEN