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

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Gerald Reimer Gerald is a cheerful, good-natured fellow, who al¬ ways has a smile for everyone. His energetic nature enables him to take an active part in extra-curricu¬ lar activities, besides keeping up with his duties. Gerald served as Vice-President for the first term. During the second term he was President and did a very good job as Advertising Manager for the Yearbook. His Saturdays are spent in Winnipeg where he works for his father at “Reimer Express Lines.’’ As to his future plans - time will tell! Henrietta Reimer Henrietta is an industrious student who takes her subjects seriously. She is inclined to philosophize on humanity and things in nature. She has sound ideas and often expresses her opinions in class. She takes delight in finishing her English assignments to the minutest detail. This skill is made good use of in her editing of the Collegian. Henrietta is also active in the I. S. C. F. organization and on the Social Committee. Her immediate plans for the future are to go to Normal School, then to become a mission¬ ary teacher. Edmer Reimer Edmer is an all-around good student and is ge¬ nerally well-liked. He spends much time on extra¬ curricular activities. He was President of the Stu¬ dent Council during the first term and Vice-Presi¬ dent in the second term. On the Yearbook Com¬ mittee he served as Business Manager. In his stu¬ dies he does well and deservedly won the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship for highest marks in Grade XI. His capacity for hard work and his knack for speech-making has earned him the honored role of valedictorian. Edmer is also a great sport en¬ thusiast. Though many responsibilities are thrust upon him, he retains a uniform weight throughout the year. His brilliance seems the proper requisite and augurs well for his future career of lawyer. Elaine Loewen Elaine is a dark-haired, well-groomed, attractive girl who has been with us now for two years. Her home is in Twin Creek and she drives back and forth every day. In her studies she does quite well and her favorite subjects are German and Mathe¬ matics. She has decided opinions on different sub¬ jects, is never stuck for words, and expresses her ideas freely. During the first term she was the So¬ cial representative for her class. If her present am¬ bitions materialize we may in a year or two from now find her in some schoolroom teaching the three R’s and what goes w ith them. t l 1 PAGE FIFTEEN

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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

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Gilbert Friesen Gilbert is a tall, blond gentleman and the be-spec tacled genius of our class. If anyone has some ma¬ thematical problem, he is ready to solve them. Dur¬ ing the second term election campaign Gilbert re¬ vealed his poetical talent, and has been dubbed “poet-laureate” of the S. C. I. Now he takes order for poems to suit any occasion. Being musically in¬ clined, he takes and gives piano lessons after school hours. He may not star on the rugby field, but he certainly shines in Composition. Though of a tacit¬ urn nature his speeches make sense and reveal the thinker. We are quite confident that he will not bury his talents, for he intends to take several years of university training. Gordon Kreutzer Gordon is one of our more sports-minded students with a friendly personality and a liking for jokes. He takes an active part in extra-curricular activi¬ ties and has been class representative both terms. Though he tries to keep up with his homework oc¬ casionally it is not done. He excells in physics and maths. One of his most used expressions is, “That’s right.” He has a lot of ambition but hasn’t decided what he will do in the future. Shirley Rempel Shirley is a tall, comely, young lady with a friend¬ ly disposition. Gifted with a fine soprano voice, and being musically inclined, she has often served as soloist at Christmas and Easter programs. Shirley participates in many activities, having served as treasurer for the Student Council of both terms, as well as the Assistant Editor of the Collegian and class representative on the literary committee. Her hobbies are reading and skating. As to her plans for the future — she intends to continue and round out her education at a Bible school. Helen Paley This dark, dimpled young lady usually wears a smile which makes her quite attractive. Her home is in Pansy, and she has been with us for two years. Her friendly disposition helps her to make friends easily and she keeps them too. Jokes, funny or otherwise, are always sure to be supported by her hearty laugh. Helen has a very important posi¬ tion in our school, and her absence causes anxiety and apprehension in class — you see, she is our of¬ ficial bell-ringer. She is not quite decided as to her future, but next year may find her in Normal School to prepare for teaching. PAGE SIXTEEN