Winkler Collegiate Institute - Collegian Yearbook (Winkler, Manitoba Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1963 volume:

i . I i ■ -, i i ■ 1 ( lebtratimt djis Ijlearboob is respectfully bebicaieb to r. eier Erofrm tit appreciation of Ijis faithful service as principal of onr school from 1944 to 1958. Besibes aiienbing to bis buties at school, as foci! as putting tlje Colon of Hinkler on tlje map tljrnngl] Ijis flair for loriting for local anb Winnipeg nEfospapers, r. prolan founb time to serOe ilje community on numerous committees. JVs staff anb sin- bents, foe fnislj 1pm many pleasant bags at jit. loan’s Collegiate institute. HJpssagp from tty? 3nsg?rtor Life is real; life is wonderful; life is earnest; it is to a very large extent WHAT YOU MAKE IT or WHAT YOU DON’T MAKE IT. It may be considered to be an intermingling of constants, variables, and com¬ ponents which are in some respects constant and in other respects constantly variable in varying degrees. Many of these great truths have been expressed in dif¬ ferent ways by great men of the world throughout the ages. Allow me to recommend for your consideration the following quotations from Bacon. Studies serve for delight, for ornament, and for ability. Their chief use few delight is in privateness and retiring for ornament is in discourse; and for ability, is in the judgement and disposition of affairs.” “Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. Histories make men wise; poets, witty; mathematics, subtle; natural phil¬ osophy, deep; morals, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend.” It is a pleasure to have been given the opportunity to contribute in this small measure to your yearbook. May God in His Greatness grant you the wisdom and courage to recognize and abide by those principles which are of greatest worth. Success to All. Sincerely, John Chalatumyk Hlpasagp from tbr dljairmatt “Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.” Proverbs 8:14. Probably at no other time in life will you be faced with so many opportunities, so many possibilities of service as you will have at the end of your Grade XII term. Recently a Federal labor survey stated there are 2,000 different types of jobs available to young people today. As you face this staggering number of possible choices, you will need much counsel, and sound wisdom to choose the right job for yourself. The School Board congratulates you on your achievement and trusts that you may find the counsel and wisdom referred to by the writer of Proverbs. H. F. Wiebe. Message from the Principal Five years pass quickly. Five years ago I was priv¬ ileged to come to this excellent school. During this short time I have seen many fine students pass through our classes. Though one is pleased to observe the exercise of superior talents, one is more delighted to see the consistent and faithful application of any degree of talent, be the talent great or small. As principal, I have been called upon frequently to exercise judgement of character and of ability. Ability, or trained talent, indicates the kind of work one might be best suited for—but, such character trails as honesty, sincerity, persistence, application, humility, spirit of co¬ operation, and willingness to abide by the rules, indi¬ cate whether one is ready for any work at all. You are graduating from this school this year, or within one or more years. Look for a place of service and seek to serve—to serve God and fellow man. Let that be the first consideration. Continue to improve your abilities—you will never be finished doing that. There is no end of studying—at school or outside of the classroom—for those who desire to improve the quality of their service. To you, and to Winkler School, I wish God’s continued blessing. “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a work¬ man that needeth not to be ashamed . . .” (2 Tim. 2:15) —John J. Bergen Mr. D. Friesen, B.A 1953-1963 Mr. H. T. Thiessen, B.A., B.Ed, 1958-1963 Mrs. T. Kehler, 1952-1963 Mr. A. J. Janzen, B.A, 1961-1963 Mr. G. G. Siemens, B.A., B.Ed, 1944-1963 Mr. F. Brown, B.A., B.Ed 1931-1963 f H $ ■vil : ' i ' ' V ' J| if � ■ f m Mr. A. Kroeker Remedial Room m m Left to right, back row: Isaac Wolfe, Allen Schritt, John Tiessen, Helen Loewen, Martha Hildebrand, Mary Andres, Mary Giesbrecht, Wilma Braun, Harold Fehr, Henry Goertzen, Corny Wolfe. Second row: Bill Janzen, Don Penner, Rosanna Enns, Donna Young, Lynette Brown, Agatha Doerksen, Judith Nauer, Julianna Dyck, Martha Brandt, Ed Lenzmann, Jack Suderman. First row: John Doerksen, John Dyck, Helen Nickel, Ruth Siemens, Marlene Schellenberg. Judith Bergen, Barbara Loewen, Irene Friesen, Wayne Enns, John Olfert. IQBZ (Uraftitates Jcileclictonj dcL (redd Mary Giesbrecht Mr. Chairman, Members of the Faculty, Honourable Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Parents, Fellow Graduates: There are two types of tears—the tears of sorrow and regret, and the tears of happiness and expectation. The latter are the tears that we as graduates might well be shedding today. The first luring goal in our young lives was to graduate from high school, and now we have reached this first truly significant stepping stone—the first rung of our ladder of achievement. Even though “the Tide may bear us far” from this safe shore, yes, even though we may suffer “the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,” we will retain an indelible impression of our stay in our Alma Mater and of this day in particular, our day of graduation. Thus far we have builded together, but from this day forward our ways will begin to part and only our Creator knows our final destination. When short years ago we peered ahead, we admired those in whose place we now stand. We then never guessed that so soon we too would be at the threshold of a new life in which great individual responsibility would be ours. This is a moment in which we may with great pleas¬ ure reminisce the past and look into the future far as human eye can see; see the Vision of the world and all the wonder that will be. It is a moment of awe, of thankfulness, and of determination. An endless number of incidents and activities have knit us as graduates into an active, progressive group. Years of singing to¬ gether in the school choir and projects sue ' .. ” the staging of “Juno and the Paycock” have made school interesting as well as busy. Naturally, one cannot forget the perplexed look of the teacher when, very strangely, several students had violent coughing spells due to sneezing powder; or, the sudden departure of a student who left the ridiculous but honest excuse of having broken his false teeth. Although industrious and efficient as we were, we never did regret the wasted minutes enjoyed while the teacher looked for his strangely vanished briefcase. Many memories of this nature will make it difficult for us to part from our halls of learning, and in the years to come we will often recall them. An objective of education, which is being emphasized more and more, is the development of right attitudes, good habits, attractive personality and true character. If we Imre to any extent achieved these positive traits, we owe it largely to our parents, teachers and well-wishing friends. I’m sure that we will take these characteristics with us on our forthcoming journey and we pray that they may aid our success as well as further the welfare of those with whom we associate. Shakespeare defined this positive attribute of character so succinctly in his “Hamlet,” when Polonius says: This above all: to thine own self be true. And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” Never will we be able to fully repay our parents for their role in our twelve years of education. Are they not the ones who helped us solve many of our problems, who financed our expedition, and who helped us hoist our sails when the wind seemed too strong? Often they had to help direct our course. Even if we may have had differences of opinion with them, we now thank them sincerely for the guidance and aid given to us; we know that whatever they did indicated that their heatts were beating warmly for our success and happiness. Today as we share our joy and happiness with them we are as proud of them as they may be of us. We cannot possibly forget the most important component of our school which is the teaching staff. Were it not for these patient instructors, many joyous moments would not have materialized in our school life. After all, there must be someone at whom we could get peeved, someone to annoy! Always they were willing to help us where the going was rough and were it not for their tireless efforts, we would not stand before you today. Surely, we caused them numerous headaches and perhaps heartaches but someday their hearts may swell as they see us as worthy citizens, willing to accept positions of responsibility. Thanks and appreciation also go to the school board and the people of our community through whose efforts we were permitted to use these modern facilities; who even provided us with a library and laboratory in times when the going was somewhat difficult. This added room has continually proved itself an asset to our school. We have faith in our communities and know that they will continue to improve facilities and provide better education for all who can benefit from it. Ladies and gentlemen, it may well be that before you today stand future farmers, teachers, missionaries, doctors, nurses, engineers, or secretaries. However, before this can become a reality, it is imperative that each of us will strive for his chosen profession or occu¬ pation. Fortunately, nothing is too difficult for the fighter. Fellow graduates, may I encourage and urge you to look to the pinnacle of life and then strive for that! Purpose, followed by perseverance will ultimately lead to perfection. Let us say with Alfred, Lord Tennyson, we shall be “strong in will to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.” In connection with this exhortation, I would, however, like to quote the words of the Master of all times, “What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and yet lose his own soul?” Let us not be blinded by the success and outward pomp of this world. Solomon, in Biblical times, asked God for wisdom and an upright heart rather than material wealth. I wish that as graduates, we would ask for the same, and could all honestly whisper and take with us the words: “We ask not golden streams of wealth, along our path to flow; We ask not undecaying health, nor length of years below: We ask not honors, which an hour may bring and take away; We ask not pleasure, pomp, and power, lest we should go astray — We ask for wisdom — Lord! impart that wisdom from above, A wise and understanding heart, pure, gentle, filled with love.” MARY ANDRES Mary is a quiet, reserved, and studious girl. She is a member of the church choir, school choir, and the Child Evangelism Fellowship Committee. She teaches a Good News Club. In the future, she hopes to work under the Child Evangelism Fellowship, either at home or abroad. JUDY BERGEN Judy is our pretty brunette with the golden voice. She’d rather sing than do Chemistry assignments. Her witty remarks always send her friends into gales of laughter. Doing her homework is her favorite pastime. Her chief ambition is to become R.N. WILMA BRAUN “Willie” enjoys playing the piano, singing in the choir, and sleeping. But Physics—O-o-o-h! Her favorite bedtime snack is “pop” and “mountains” of ice-cream. Wilma has a pleasant sense of humour which she wishes to take to Bible School next winter. LYNETTE BROWN This “cute kid,” the youngest in the class, came from Beausejour to take Grade XII and vocal lessons here. “Darcy,” is interested in painting, music, and drama; her future lies in arts. Secret ambition: Europe and France. JOHN DERKSEN John is an industrious, handsome student who hails from Reinfeld. His favorite subjects in school are Maths, and Physics. Although he receives good marks, his main interest is centered around girls. John highly esteems such sports as skating and football. JOHN DYCK “Dickie,” a stout farm lad and a lineman in the school football team, is an ardent sportsman and is therefore often seen at the local hockey arena. Getting a good education is his main desire and usually he obtains passing marks. At the present John does not know what the future holds for him, but we are sure he will be a success. JULIANNA DYCK Julie is the blonde, blue-eyed captain of the basketball team. Her many activities include sports, singing, dating, laughing, bowling, skating, swimming, and daydreaming of such places as Churchill or Grand Forks. She plans to attend Teachers College next year. Julie’s peculiar expression is “tsk.” ROSANNA ENNS Rosanna’s pleasant personality makes her a favourite with all her friends. She takes part in church activities such as choir, Young people’s and Sunday School. Her favorite subjects are Drama and Prose and her chief dislike is Chemistry. Her ambition is to become a Registered Nurse. WAYNE ENNS Wayne, alias “Schuster,” can usually be heard in class or roaring past on his “Triumph.” His main ambition looms ominously before him — obtaining fifty in June. If he can do so he will be seen in College next year. HAROLD FEHR Harold is very intelligent and his marks put him at the head of the class. He is one of those who believes that it is “better to think than to talk.” His exam results prove this. He is active in choir and drama. IRENE FRIESEN “Debbie,” our vivacious strawberry blond, specializes in curling, music, and out-of-town dates. Avocation: driving the new family car though a non-licentiate. Her amiable disposition accounts for her popularity both as Social Convener and classmate. MARY GIESBRECHT Mary does her lessons well but feels she would prefer sleeping or eating. She watches continually for a pair of brown eyes! She is very active in her position as I.S.C.F. president. Her future lies in the field of nursing. YVONNE GIESBRECHT Yvonne is fun-loving, intelligent, and attractive. She is an active member of the Year Book Committee and Young People’s. She enjoys poetry and drama but has little love for mathematics and physics. Yvonne hopes to make the grade as a secretary—but only time will tell.. HENRY GOERTZEN Henry’s witty remarks help keep the class in good spirit and the teachers in check. His remarkable affinity for girls results in unfinished homework, but his natural intelligence enables him to get good marks. After school he can be seen burning rubbish behind the drug store. MARTHA HILDEBRAND Murt is a pretty but capable president of the W.C.I. She is also active in basketball, volleyball, choir, and public speaking. She enjoys singing, swimming, partying, laughing with Julie, and daydreaming about a blue V.W. She hopes to take Home Economics at the U. next year. BILL JANZEN Bill takes an active part in school life as orchestra con¬ vener, I.S.C.F. vice-president, choir member, hockey star, and clarinet player, as well as acting in the drama. His trip to Europe last summer has brought fame both to himself, and his home town. EDWIN LENZMANN This reliable student is the Student Council treasurer. He also participates in the school orchestra, choir, I.S.C.F., and drama. His spare time is spent in church activities, reading, studying, and playing ping-pong. Edwin will probably spend his next year in Bible School. BARBARA LOEWEN “Barb’s” friendly nature has won her many friends. She detests Maths, and Chemistry, but favours Typing and Drama. She is a regular basketball fan and also enjoys skating. Next year she plans to attend Teachers College. HELEN LOEWEN Helen is ambitious when she is so inclined. Her favorite subjects are Physics and Chemistry. She is a voracious reader—she even reads Shakespeare! Her spare time is spent in babysitting, attending basketball games and feeble attempts at homework. Her ambition is to become a private secretary. JUDITH NAUER Judy radiates charm and sparkling enthusiasm which draw people to her like a magnet. She places Drama in preference to German. Her spare time is occupied with skating, dating, singing and basketball. Whatever the future holds for her, she will surely be a success. HELEN NICKEL Helen is quiet, studious, reserved, and friendly. She enjoys singing in church and school choirs. Her favorite pastime is playing the piano. She enjoys school, but finds Maths, and Physics difficult. Next year she plans to attend Bible School. JOHN OLFERT This non-resident student is spending his fourth year with us. His varied interests include all sports, especially fastball and ping-pong; he also participates in the school choir. Although he can seldom be found at home, his homework is usually done. John’s future will likely include either medicine or science. DON PENNER Donald Murray Penner, better known as “Chink,” is a friendly happy-go-lucky lad. He does not let schoolwork worry him. If he went where his interests were, he would never come to school but would always be in “Coulee.” AGATHA REIMER Agatha is a small, carefree, and active girl, who spends most of her time studying. She participates in various choirs and I.S.C.F. She enjoys school but finds Literature difficult. Her ambition is to become a teacher or a secretary. MARLENE SCHELLENBERG Marlene, the convener of our drama committee, likes to sing, make noise, and chew gum. It is a well-known fact that homework never keeps her from her sleep, but because she enjoys dating infinitely more than studying, this often shortens her sleeping hours. ALLEN SCHRITT “Tubby” is one of the busiest students in our high school. He is the choir chairman and is active in orchestra, I.S.C.F., band, football, skating, and drama. He is also the statistician for the basketball team and is an ardent basketball fan. RUTH SIEMENS “Friendly Ruth” participates in I.S.C.F., choir, or¬ chestra, skating and drama. She detests Physics, but enjoys English. She plays piano and enjoys singing. Ruth is an ardent basketball fan, and seldom misses a game. She plans to attend Teachers College next year. JACK SUDERMAN Jack is an active member in the student council, serving as vice-president this year. He also participates in choir work and drama. Jack has tremendous ability in correcting the teachers’ mistakes. ISAAC WOLFE Isaac is a quiet lad in class though he is not shy when around certain girls. Though studies cramp his style, he manages to obtain passing marks in most exams. Isaac is also interested in sports such as hockey and baseball. CORNY WOLFE Corny, twin brother to Isaac, is a tall dark-haired fellow who joined us two years ago. Although quiet and reserved, he is well liked. He participates in hockey and in baseball. Singing in the choir is also a favorite with him. Next year he plans to attend Teachers College. JOHN TIESSEN John is a tall, dark, handsome and noisy lad in the Grade XII class. His noisiness indicates that school is not thel most serious part of his life. Girls are about the only I things he can concentrate on during classes. DELORES WIEBE Even though Delores is only with us a few periods a week her outstanding personality and friendliness have won her many friends. Her spare time is occupied with sewing and studying. In whatever field her future lies we are certain that she will be a success. MARTHA BRANDT Martha, the co - captain of our basketball team and invaluable member of the social committee, loves to play basketball and plan parties. Although she does her home¬ work conscientiously, she always finds time to attend I.S.C.F. and church activities. Her present ambition is to make Grade Twelve. DONNA YOUNG With Donna around, no moment seems dull as she is filled with life and fun. Besides school she enjoys frequent trips to the coast. What’s the attraction? Donna enjoys Typing and Literature but utterly detests Mathe¬ matics. Her ambition is to become a secretary. SCHOOL SECRETARY — Miss Betty Giesbrecht. GRADE XI S JUNE BRAUN This quiet girl with a wistful voice enjoys Chemistry and Algebra. German and Physics, however, do not come in the same category of enjoyment. She is active in I.S.C.F., the church and school choirs and other things. Her ambition remains unrevealed. BRIAN DYCK Brian, one of the sportsmen of Grade XIS, takes part in hockey, football, basketball and many other sports. He dislikes schoolwork but has lots of time when it comes to girls. PETER DYCK This amiable fellow hails from Zion S.D. His transportation is a dependable ’48 Chevy. Pete participates in basketball, skating, ping-pong, horse-riding, I.S.C.F., and various other activities. He enjoys Literature but detests Physics. Future_? SHIRLEY ELIAS “Shirl” is one of the cutest girls in school. During class she is quiet, but you should hear her after four! Her interests vary from boys to “Rock’n’Roll” to boys. Her ambition is to be a nurse. HELEN ENNS Helen, a quiet girl, always has her homework done. She sings in the choir, and participates in I.S.C.F. She likes Algebra and Chemistry and plans to become a nurse. IRVIN ENNS Irvin enjoys poking someone in the back. His favourite subject is Algebra. He can be seen frequently at hockey games or at skating. In the early morning, Irvin can be found at Junior Zodiac’s basketball practice. MABEL ENNS Mabel, an exceedingly busy student takes part in numerous activities, such as orchestra, choir, I.S.C.F., drama, festival working on the yearbook, and occasionally on her homework’ Because of her musical talents, she hopes to continue studying music in the future. ALAN EPP Oopey,” as he is called by all his friends, is 6’3” and a star of the basketball team. His interests range from girls and cars to basketball and football. KEN FLEMING Ken is a person who uses his brains for purposes other than schoolwork. His witty remarks have the class in an uproai most of the time. He enjoys playing juvenile hockey. GEORGE FRIESEN George, a clever lad from Blumstein, heads the boys of the class. He enjoys volleyball, basketball, hockey, baseball and driving car but Grade XI Comp.-? LEROY FRIESEN “Lee” sits at the back of the classroom. His ability has no yet been revealed to the teachers. He shines in Physics. Hi; ambition is still undecided, even though he sometimes doodle; with a doctor’s scalpel. SANDRA GIESBRECHT Sandra is well liked by everyone in class. She detests working although her assignments are usually done. She enjoys dating and day-dreaming but dislikes History. Her ambition is to go in to secretarial work. RICHARD GINTER Richard, who drives to school each morning, enjoys Chemistr; and German classes. He attends Young People’s and likes ti go skating. It is known that he often checks up in the Grade X, classroom. ROY GUENTHER Roy is a quiet lad, who rarely gets into trouble and does hi; work diligently. He is taking part of grade eleven and part oi grade twelve this year. His future is a secret, but due to his ambitious nature he is sure to succeed. HAROLD HAMM Harold, whose pet peeve is homework, adds flavor to the mo¬ notony of a school day. Without his witty remarks, school would seem very dull indeed. He is also a member of the local I.S.C.F. JOHN HAMM John is a carefree fellow. He enjoys playing hockey and hardly ever has homework. He enjoys Phys. Ed. and Library. His pet peeves are Geometry and Physics. His future is undecided. JIM HAMM Jim is a tall, dark lad from Reinfeld. He likes school but dis¬ likes homework. In his spare time, he participates in many sports. His present ambition is to make Grade XI Literature. PHYLLIS HILDEBRAND Phyllis is the delightful Grade XI representative of the Sports Committee. She enjoys many sports but is particularly enthusi¬ astic about basketball. Her speeches in English class are enjoyed by all. HARVEY KROEKER “Chamberlain” with his 6’4” frame excels on the basketball floor. His favorite subject is Chemistry; his pet peeve is Maths. Sports and Drama Props are his specialties. Harv plans to become a Lab. Technician. RITA KRAHN Rita, a vivacious blonde, is extremely busy with church activ¬ ities, I.S.C.F., choir, drama, yearbook, curling, and basketball. Despite her many activities, she manages to obtain top marks. After high school Rita plans to attend university. ED LETKEMAN Ed is an industrious and clever lad. Curling and bowling are just along his line. He specializes in Maths and does very well in schoolwork even though he does very little studying. LUCINDA LEIDING Lucinda is quiet, intelligent and has a pleasing personality. She enjoys most of the “pop” music and prefers watching T.V. to studying. Her ambition is to become a nurse—but time will tell. WALTER PAULS “Pinky” is a tall, dark, handsome young man. He delights in making everyone in the class roar with laughter at his “wise” comments. He excells in sports such as basketball and football. ERNIE PENNER Ernie keeps our class bright with his friendly smile. He enjoys Chemistry but abhors History. The places he is seen at most often are the skating rink or at the basketball game. His ambition lies in the teaching profession. MARTHA PETERS This brown-haired lass comes to us from Rosenbach. Martha always has a smile ready for everyone. She likes typing but dislikes Geometry and History. She does her homework faith¬ fully. Her future is undecided but we are sure she will be a success. RUTH SUDERMAN Ruth is a quiet pretty girl who takes her studies seriously. She enjoys Literature classes but dislikes Geometry. She enjoys reading and playing the piano. She plans to take nurse’s training. GLORIA WAHL Gloria’s humorous and friendly personality is well known at Winkler Collegiate. Swimming, reading and being a nurse are along her line. Maths and shy boys are her pet peeves. When one hears “Good Heavens” one knows that Gloria is around. MARY WIEBE Mary comes to us from Hochfeld. At Winkler Collegiate she has proved herself one of the smartest in the class. She always has her assignments done and we are sure she will be an ex¬ cellent teacher. ISAAC ZACHARIAS Isaac, a carefree lad, enjoys hockey, hooky and skating. He likes to sit at the back of the room and bother the girls. His two main dislikes are Algebra and homework. STAN WIEBE Stan, the blue-eyed blond fellow of the basketball court, en¬ joys watching girls. His dislikes vary from German to home¬ work, but he especially likes hunting and curling. GRADE XI-F DAN DERKSEN Diligent Danny always comes to school with his homework done. His favourite subjects are Chemistry and Physics but he dislikes German classes. His extra-curricular activities include choir and Driver Training. HERB DICK “It takes life to love life! ” “Mogey” is very popular in school and is our “Hot-Shot” on the basketball floor. Sources of enter¬ tainment for him are girls, curling, girls, golf, girls-. IRIS DYCK Iris has one great ambition in life—to grow three inches. Al¬ though her main interest is in Morden, she finds time for church and school choirs, drama, skating, and watching basketball games. DOREEN ENNS Doreen is small in size but big in words. Skating and singing are her daily activities. Physics and P.T. are her favourite subjects but she simply abhors Geometry. Her future is very promising: she plans on becoming a secretary. ABE FLAMING Abe has a knack for sending the class into roars of laughter. Choir, basketball and drama take up his spare time. Abe’s future appears to lie in enforcing the Laws of this country. ABRAM FRIESEN Abe came to W.C.I. in Grade IX. Since then, he has become well-known as a curler. His main interest, however, is in Grade IX. He intends to attend University. ANNE FROESE Anne, W.C.I.’s attractive redhead, scores high marks though often it seems she pays scant attention in class. Church activ¬ ities, choir, the Yearbook Committee, and I.S.C.F. executive keep this smiling future Public Health nurse busy. LYNN GIESBRECHT Lynn is Grade XI’s blonde bomb shell. She takes an active part in school activities; she belongs to both the drama and choir committees. Her pastimes include talking and boys. HELEN GOERTZEN Helen has the highest marks in our class. She plays basketbal and participates in many other extra-curricular activities. He: friends find she’s a grand one from whom to copy unfinishet assignments. RUTH HILDEBRAND Ruth is a diligent student. She is occupied with basketball curling, choir, drama, babysitting and dating. Ruth is also a whiz at writing essays. Her main interest lies eight miles east of Winkler. MAVIS KEHLER Mavis, our curly haired lass, Lures boys from every class. Despite travelling to California, She still enjoys Algebra. To be a teacher is her ambition, Successfully she will fill such a position. CAROL KLASSEN Carol, the tallest girl in class, is a valuable asset to the basket¬ ball team. Babysitting, choir, drama, basketball, and the Social Committee keep her busy. Besides this, she always manages to score top marks. CLARENCE KROEKER “Clancy” is outstanding at basketball and clowning. Besides 1 this, he finds time to study, skate, and get into mischief at school. Occasionally, he breaks down and goes “girling.” DONALD KUHL Don is a cheerful lad. His favourite sport is curling; his pet peeve is literature. He likes to talk politics and will defend his favourite party against any who dare oppose it. DOROTHY LABUN “Do-do’s” friendly personality has won her many friends. Besides being Sec.-Treasurer of the I.S.C.F., she enjoys singing and playing piano. Her plans are to follow in the steps of Flor¬ ence Nightengale. HARVEY LOEWEN Harv claims to be an intellectual. Extra curricular activities: basketball, church singing, and choir. His favourite expression, “Oh ya”, always seems to come up at the right time. Ambition: to be a lab. technician. DOUG NAUER Doug is an ardent admirer of the weaker sex. His extra¬ curricular activities, such as his association with girls, basket¬ ball, and curling take up most of his time, thus leaving little for homework. His ambition is undecided. RON NEUFELD Ron hails from Horndean and therefore this is his first year at Winkler High. He is a whirlwind on the gridiron, but he also enjoys curling. Ron definitely prefers algebra to comp. ARCHIE NICKEL Archie is a likeable, well-built young lad, who finds sports a fascinating pastime. He is friendly, cheerful, fun-loving, and studious as the occasion demands. His favourite subjects are Physics and Chemistry. DENNIS RIETZE Dennis participates in the Driver Training Course. He enjoys watching TV, as well as driving Dad’s Ford. His favourite sub¬ ject is Chemistry, though he never fails to have all his home¬ work completed. BEN TOEWS Ben dislikes homework and History, but he participates whole¬ heartedly in Phys. Ed. Instead of taking a long, cold walk, Ben depends on the bus each morning and evening to transport him to and from school. RICHARD WALL “A cloud of smoke, a grind of gears.” Here comes Rick. His interests are mainly football and drama. As well as being the leading man in our drama he was a star on our football team. KEITH WIEBE Whenever a noise is heard in the back of the room, you can be sure that Keith is around. His interests range from girls, to basketball, to girls. DIANNE WIENS There is never a dull moment when Dianne’s around. She loves to talk and harass the teachers. Her interests include skating, driving car, listening to Elvis L.P.’s, and dating. IRENE WIENS Charming blue-eyed Irene Comes to us from Horndean, Secretary of Winkler High She executes her duties without a sigh, Cooking and sewing she might abhor, But hockey and football she’ll adore. ESTHER ZACHARIAS Esther, who is a pleasant blonde delights in drama and soci: activities. Although her pet peeve is Physics, her marks are i the highest. She plans to enter office work. HENRY ZACHARIAS Henry studies hard in class but out of school he has otherl interests, such as hockey and baseball. “Hank” is the “Romeo’l of the class and his daydreams range from sports to lasses. | DONALD ELIAS Don came back to Winkler just after Easter, after spending one and a half years in Steinbach. We’re glad to have this amiable and witty “Romeo” back with us. We’re sure that this intelligent chap will be a success in life. PatronA HARVEST INN PHONE 429 WINKLER MUSIC SHOP PHONE 455 ENNS HEATING PHONE 188 BANMAN JEWELLERS BOX 41 MONARCH LUMBER CO. PHONE 1 WINKLER DRUG STORE PHONE 32 HOOGE CLEANERS PHONE 288 BIBLE BOOK AND SUPPLY ROOM PHONE 156 HOME TOWN SERVICE PHONE 154 WINKLER CO-OPERATIVE ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION PHONE 25 WALTER ' S ELECTRIC PHONE 414 WIEBE ' S REXALL DRUGS PHONE 389 GRADE X-T JAKE BANMAN Ambition—Put “M.D.” after his name Pet Peeve—Homework Favourite Subject—Geography Hobbies—Driving car, volleyball BETTY BRANDT Activities—I.S.C.F., basketball, skating Ambition—N ursing Hobby—Reading Favourite Subject—Geography ELFRIEDA BROWN Ambition—Designer Pet Peeve—Nick name Flubby Favorite expression—“You’re kidding!” Bad habit—Screaming WARREN BROWNE Main Interest—Girls! Extra Curricular Activities—Any sport you name Bad Habit—Daydreaming MARILYN BUECKERT Activities—Church choir, playing piano, T.V., I.S.C.F. Hobby—Reading Favourite Expression—“0 dear!” Character Trait—Twinkling blue eyes HENRY DERKSEN Interest—Get out of school Ambition—Staying home evenings Expression—“I guess” IRVIN DOELL Ambition—Highest marks with the least effort Pet Peeve—Homework Hobbies—Skating, hunting Favorite subject—Geometry ELSIE DYCK Interests—Chess, music Activities—I.S.C.F., choir, Young People’s Hobby—Letter writing Favourite Subjects—Geometry, Geography GEORGE DYCK Ambition—Finish school Hobbies—Reading, making models Favourite Subject—Typing Interest—Sports LESLIE DYCK Ambition—Dentistry Activities—Basketball, I.S.C.F., girls Pet Peeve—German Bad Habit—Playing hookey FRANCIS ELIAS Ambition—To wear that white uniform Play—Piano, clarinet Activities—Orchestra, choir, Social Committee, hockey and) basketball games Expression—“Oh Heavens!” DARRELL ENNS Interest—Girls Favourite Expression—“I doubt it!” Ambition—To be an architect Activities—I.S.C.F., basketball, choir, orchestra HENRY FEHR Activities—Skating, golfing, swimming, hockey Hobbies—Models (girls or cars?) Pet Peeve—Military training in German class Favorite subject—Geography KITTY FRIESEN Activities—Yearbook and Choir Committees, skating, ball Ambition—Social work Hobbies—Making fudge and popcorn Personality traits—Laughing and talking EVELYN FRIESEN Ambition—Nursing Hobbies—Reading, drawing, baking Favourite Subject—Literature Activities—School choir, music RON GINTER Ambition—To be a Mountie Pet Peeve—German Activities—Football, skating, hockey games Favourite Subject—Geometry 5 sSHk ALBERT HAMM Activities—Choir, I.S.C.F., basketball, hoc key Ambition—Doctor Pet Peeve—Sitting in Harvest Inn on Sunday night Favorite expression—“Well, I guess!” PETE HIEBERT Ambition—Further education Interested In—Flying Favourite Subjects—Literature, Typing Enjoys—Golfing MARIAN KLASSEN Ambition—Become a secretary Interest—Typing Hobby—Reading Favourite Subject—Literature MARILYN KLASSEN Interests—Sports, using the phone Activities—Orchestra, choir, I.S.C.F. Plays—Violin Favourite Subject—Geometry ALVIN KROEKER Ambition—Lab technician Favourite Expression—“Oh! Oh! Here comes Janzen” Bad Habit—Chewing gum Interest—Cars IRENE LENZMANN Activities—Orchestra, choirs, I.S.C.F., babysitting, Young Peoples, phoning Favorite expression—“Oh, crumb!” Personality traits—Talking Plays—Piano and violin LES LOEWEN Ambition—U ndecided Expression—“You’d better believe it!” Bad Habit—Chewing gum Activities—Sports and-Girls! WALTER PENNER Activities—I.S.C.F., orchestra, choir, skating, band Expression—“Well I guess!” Bad Habit—Chewing gum Favourite Subject—Algebra JANET PETERS Interests—Basketball, swimming, T.V. Ambition—Be a stenographer Pet Peeve—School Bad Habit—Sleeping in DENNIS REDEKOPP Activities—Homework, working at home, I.S.CJ Ambition—V eterinarian Pet Peeve—Algebra and German Hobbies—Training horses, woodwork MARY REIMER Interest—Swimming, skating Hobby—Driving Dad’s car Ambition—Nursing Favourite Subject—Science GRADE X-J GORDON BANMAN Main Interest—Sports Ambition—Farmer Hobbies—Models and skating Favourite Subject—Science MARY ANN BANMAN Main Interest—Daydreaming Chief Ambition—Telephone operator Pet Peeve—Composition Favorite Expression—“Crumb” AGNES BARTSCH Main Interest—Daydreaming Chief Ambition—Teaching Bad Habit—Chewing fingernails Pet Peeve—Getting up in the morning; homework 1 ■ RUTH BARTSCH Personality Traits—Changing of moods Favourite Expression—“For heaven’s sake!” Pet Peeve—Getting up in the morning Bad Habit—Always has her pencil in her mouth DENNIS BUECKERT Main Interest—Opposite sex (girls), hockey Favourite Expression—“Grow up” Bad Habit—Going to school! Musical Instrument—Piano Accordion AGATHA DOERKSEN Main Interest—Daydreaming, dating Hobbies—writing letters Favourite Expression—“Doodles!” Pet Peeve—Composition ESTHER DYCK Activities—Choirs, Young People’s, I.S.C.F. Chief Ambition—Doctor Pet Peeve—Getting up in the morning Bad Habit— Scribbling HENRY DYCK Main Interests—Sports such as: football, basketball Chief Ambition—Undecided Pet Peeve—Composition Favorite Expression—Boy! Science! KEN DYCK Activities—Hockey, football, and driving car Hobbies—Playing records Pet Peeve—Composition Bad Habit—Unfinished homework JAYNE DYCK Extra Curricular Activities—Basketball, choir, I.S.C.F. Personality Traits—Usually in a jolly mood Ambition—To study music Pet Peeve—A boring period PAT DYCK Out-Of-School Activities—Skating and watching T.V. Pet Peeve—A boring period Chief Ambition—Undecided Personality Traits—Usually in a good mood SYLVIA FRIESEN Activities—Dating, skating, choir, play piano Favourite Expression—“Shucks! ” Pet Peeve—Composition JOHN FRIESEN Pet Peeve—Homework Activities—Curling, golfing, stamp-collecting Chief Ambition—Undecided Musical Instrument—Piano JANICE FRIESEN Main Interest—Phoning Ambition—Nursing i Pet Peeve—TYPING! Personality Traits—Easy to get along with BERT KLASSEN Interest—To outwit some teachers, volleyball and skat Chief Ambition—Finish Grade XII Hobbies—Read pocket books Bad Habit—Unfinished homework ED LABUN Main Interest—Sports, orchestra, and girls Chief Ambition—To become a pilot Bad Habit—Daydreaming and sleeping in class Pet Peeve—Geometry, Composition, and getting up in the morning MARION LOEWEN Hobbies—Watching T.V., collecting movie star pictur records Favorite Expression—“Oh Mackerel!” Ambition—Doctoring ( wounds or broken hearts?) Bad Habit—Finishing homework I KEN PENNER Activities—Hockey, Football, Baseball, Volleyball Ambition—Play “pro hockey” Favorite subject—P.T. Favorite Expression—“Well I guess, hey” GWEN PETERS Main Interests—Handsome boys Chief Ambition—Be a Journalist Favourite Expression—“Oh, mom, you’re old fashione Bad Habit—Daydreaming RANDY RIETZE Extra Curricular Activities—Hockey, football, volleyball Favourite Subject—Algebra Pet Peeve—Homework Favourite Expression—“Well, I guess so!” BOB “CASEY” THIESSEN Chief Ambition—To be a highway patrolman h Main Out-Of-School Activities—Baseball, hockey, cars Pet Peeve—Getting unfair deals m Bad Habit—Unfinished assignments ED TOEWS Chief Ambition—To complete high school in three years Pet Peeve—Getting up in the morning Favourite Subject—“Spare” Favourite Expression—“Smarten up” JOHN WALKOF Activities—Keeping chair warm at year book meetings, base¬ ball and skating Ambition—To improve. Ten years later—still improving Pet Peeve—Those girls— ? ? Bad Habit—Ignoring pretty lasses EUGENE WIEBE Main Interest—Opposite sex Activities—Basketball, baseball, and skating Ambition—Undecided Pet Peeve—Waking up! ! RON WIEBE Main Interest—Sports Chief Ambition—Be a farmer Hobbies—Shooting rabbits Favourite Subject—Geometry BEST WISHES TO THE WINKLER COLLEGIATE FROM WINKLER PHOTO STUDIO GEORGE SAWATZKY, PHOTOGRAPHER The photographic work for this Yearbook was done by us. KEN GOERTZEN Ken is a lanky lad, He’s always happy, never sad. From causing trouble he refrains, He knows it pays to use his brains. TINA GOERTZEN Tina’s pretty, swell, and fine, Playing basketball is in her line, There’s lots of fun when she’s around. Her laughter brings a merry sound. GRADE IX-U DONALD BERGEN Small but active like a squirrel, Hard on textbooks, easy on girls, Skating in the evening all he can, In hockey someday he’ll be a man. DAVID DERKSEN “Arby” is our class president, And he does his job quite well; He can ease into an argument. Till the subject is known quite well. DICK DERKSEN In sports our Dick does really excell, At Maths and Language, he does as well. Girls are not in this boy’s line, So, in general, he’s doing fine. BILL DYCK Although he’s of the small sort, He enjoys any kind of sport. About his marks he never worries But through his work he always hurries. EDNA DYCK Edna, the girl with the dark-brown hair, About the Hit Parade doesn’t care, Although in her studies she isn’t bad, She’s always pleasant, never sad. LLOYD DYCK Lloyd is a dark haired well-liked boy, School work’s not his greatest joy, Although he keeps up with all the scores, Never his homework he ignores. JANIE ENNS When you hear a friendly “Hi” And a tiny giggle too, You’ll always know it’s Jane With a pleasant word for you. RUTH FEHR Ruth, the quiet, pleasant one, Always has her homework done, Except for her Math, which she doesn’t like She’d rather go on a classroom hike. DAVID KIRK David is a studious lad, Science fiction is his fad; A very high average, hard to beat, Is just one of his many feats. LUCILLE KROEKER Lucille, she is a sharp, bright girl, In Mathematics, she’s a whirl, She has a very cheerful smile, That will cheer you up awhile. BARBARA MILLER Barbara Miller, short, but strong, Does eighteen push-ups for a song: Fifty sit-ups—not tired at all; Can you beat that little doll? MARIANNE NICKEL Marianne is very tall, For boys she does not care at all, Sports is not within her line, But in her music she sure does fine! MARJORIE NIKKEL Tall and shy, but always neat, Her skill at pi ano is hard to beat, Always comes in with a cheery smile, To know her is certainly worthwhile. HELEN PETERS Helen likes to go on dates, History she surely hates; Though Rock-n-’roll is along her line, Her Maths is always done on time. JOHN REIMER John is quite a lanky guy, With the girls he isn’t shy, Studious, charming, and never quiet, When he’s around there is always a riot. MARIE REIMER Marie’s always ready with a smile, Boys and skating are her style. She is always full of fun And gives a lot of laughs to everyone RAYMOND SIEMENS Although he isn’t very tall, No trouble does he find at all; With the work he does at school, His brain, he finds is his best tool. ANNE UNGER Anne she is a pretty gal, With all the guys she is a pal, Small and tiny, though she be, She makes up for it, you’ll see! DAVID WOLFE Dave is a handsome lad, Always good when he isn’t bad, Likes his hockey with a double “0”, With the gang he’ll always go. SHARON ZACHARIAS “S” is for Sharon who likes basketball. She likes to go skating with boys who are |Q Her homework is known to be properly don The position of secretary she has won. GRADE IX-O CHRISTINA BOSCHMANN One of the quietest girls is Chris. A day of school she’ll never miss. Homework and exams she does not mind, And to her friends she’s always kind. I ELVINA DYCK Elvina Dyck is a talkative lass, But nevertheless her exams she does pass, She likes to laugh and talk with the boys, And whenever she’s around there’s a lot of no: s VICTOR EPP Vic, our comedian, is very tall, And he’s a shark in basketball. He’s always trying to impress the gals, And he’s a guy with lots of pals. ELAINE FALK Elaine is a girl of five feet tall, And you’ll never find her grumpy at all. You’ll find her homework is always done, And to her friends she’s loads of fun. CATHY FRIESEN Cathy is a friendly gal, And everyone wants to be her pal, She came to school just this past year, And likes to call her boyfriend, “dear” HENRY FRIESEN Henry, with the friendly, “Hi” Usually is a pleasant guy. At schoolwork he is very bright, And often with the boys will fight. PETER GOERTZEN Peter, who is a dark-haired lad, Is always happy and never sad. Basketball and hockey are his delight And he finishes his homework every night. MORLEY GUENTHER Morley is a tall and lanky boy, Being with girls is his greatest joy, On skating nights you’ll find him there. Leaving his homework without a care. DENNIS HIEBERT Dennis is a lad with curly hair, And whenever there’s skating you’ll find him there, His homework, he says, is not much fun, But on a school morning it’s always done. HENRY KIRK Henry is an assiduous lad, Science and woodlore are his fad, For Public Speaking he’s got a flair, And usually has a friendly air. EVELYN KLASSEN Evelyn is a dark-blonde gal, You’ll see that everyone is her pal, Her favorite expression is, “Go away!” She intends to work in the army some day. EDYTHE KRAHN Edythe is a red-haired lass, Her exams she always seems to pass, Ip school, she likes to laugh and talk, And in the evening to the rink she walks ELAINE KROEKER The name of this girl is Elaine, In school she is a terrific brain, She is a girl you couldn’t call shy, And comes to school with a cheery, FLORENCE KROEKER Florence is a girl who is quiet and shy, She comes to school with a timid, “Hi!’ Her homework is always very neat, And in class she has the honour seat. JOHN PETERS John Peters is dark and sturdy. About his homework he does not worry. As yet girls are not his first choice, But wait till he drives that Rolls-Royce! EDWARD SAWATZKY Ed is a lad with jet-black hair; At the girls he loves to stare, But homework he does much deplore, And thinks school is a great big bore. EDWIN SAWATZKY Edwin is a he-man, both strong and sturdy About homework he does not worry, There are many sports in which he indulges| But it is seldom that his wallet bulges. BARBARA THIESSEN With cheery smiles and friendly “Hi’s” In walks the girl with the big brown eyes. She loves to box and fight with boys, Skating and basketball are her greatest joys. LYNN WIEBE Lynn gets into the teacher’s hair, Handsome boys are her only care. She hates, of course, to have homework, t| ’Cause there’s usually something else to do. PENNY KROEKER Penny is a blue-eyed blonde, Of boys and skating she is fond. She plays the piano with great ease, And seeks her teachers in school to please. JACOB LOEWEN In school, Jake does his work quite sna; But during history he is unhappy. He usually has a joke to tell, And everyone thinks that he is swell. LYNDA LUPTAK Lynda is a pretty lass, Who adds enjoyment to any class. Hill-billy conducting is her line, At skating and basketball she’s really fine. FRANCINE NEUFELD Fran’s a girl with a lot of go, She keeps herself looking just so. She’s one for laughing and loads of fun, And a winning smile for everyone! DOLORES PETERS “Dulce” is a tall, brown-eyed lass, She loves to laugh and talk in class, She sits right in front of the row, And likes to go out with her best beau. r Members, standing left to right: Mr. Bergen, staff advisor; Henry Zacharias, sports committee; Marlene Schellenberg, dra committee; Allen Schritt, choir committee; Ed Lenzmann, treasurer; Jack Suderman, vice-president. Sitting: Bill Jana orchestra committee; Irene Friesen, social committee; Irene Wiens, secretary; Martha Hildebrand, president; Rita Krahn, ye book editor; Betty Brandt X; and Mary Giesbrecht, I.S.C.F. committee; Dennis Bueckert X. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has its regular meetings every Wednesday noon. Among the smell of fish, celery, and bananas, you hear discussed such topics as so¬ cials, orchestra trips, dramas, I.S.C.F., yearbook pic¬ tures, and bills! bills! bills! Occasionally you may also hear someone laboriously munching carrots! Each committee convener or chairman informs us of his meetings, his problems, his ideas, and his sug¬ gestions. With the help of our staff advisor, Mr. Bergen, these problems are discussed and voted on, so that a final decision may be reached. The council undertakes projects that will be of inter¬ est, profit, or mere fun to the students! Our first ' such project was the annual school tour to Winnipeg, while later on, the school participated in the sale of magazine subscriptions. School jackets, sweaters, and rings made a great success this year. Likewise, other projects were operated by the council. Yes, it is these students who are seldom rewarded or recognized for their tremendous efforts and time spent, that operate the school so smoothly. It is because these students work during odd hours, in a small classroom, and in a confidential state, that so few know about their contributions. Here’s wishing the most of success to each member who has made this year so rich and en¬ joyable. Martha Hildebrand Standing left to right: Mr. Bergen, staff advisor; John Walkof; Anne Froese; Mr. Brown, staff advisor. Sitting: Mabel Enns; Rita Krahn, convener; Kitty Friesen; Yvonne Giesbrecht. YEARBOOK COMMITTEE Editor— Rita Krahn Assistant Editor— Mabel Enns Artists— Esther and Elsie Dyck Secretary— Kitty Friesen Advertising— Les Dyck, Darrell Enns Sales Managers— Harvey Kroeker, Shirley Elias Class Representatives— Yvonne Giesbrecht XII, Anne Froese XI, John Walkof X Staff Advisors—Mr. F. Brown, Mr. J. Bergen As editor of the yearbook, I should like to express my deep appreciation to the above committee members, especially to the staff advisors who have faithfully helped in planning this yearbook. As a special feature of this yearbook, we have in¬ cluded a historical section in which many of you may find your names as former trustees or teachers of our school. We sincerely hope that this section may bring back many fond memories of by-gone school-days. If we have been successful in this aim, we shall feel fully rewarded for the time and effort we have spent in the preparation of the 1963 Collegian. Rita Krahn Committee members standing left to right: Herb Dyck XI; Phyllis Hildebrand XI; Ken Penner Julia S nna n D : yck r ' XM h ' eSSen ’ St3ff member: Warren Browne X; Henry Zacharias XI, convener; SPORTS COMMITTEE The school year began with an interesting football schedule. While the boys battled for top place on the football field, the girls played volleyball. The boys had a record of three wins, two losses, and one tie game. The girls were defeated only once. With the football season over, basketball games began. Determination and school spirit ran high and until the last games in the schedule, both teams re¬ mained undefeated. Then the Morris boys defeated our team. The girls were determined to keep up their record and lost only one game throughout the season. The boys captained by Herb Dick captured the Western Division Championship, while the girls came out noi only as Western Division Champions but also as finalists for the consolation provincial championship. Because of lack of interest, the high school had no regular curling schedule this year. This, however, did not prevent a few enthusiastic curlers to represent Winkler at high school bonspiels in other towns, as well as in Winnipeg. Thus, it has been a very exciting and successful school-term in sports, and many of these exciting moments of the games will be remembered by all, in years to come. Ruth Hildebrand BASKETBALL TEAMS Top Row: Carol Klassen, Martha Hildebrand, Judy Nauer, Coach Mr. D. Friesen, Rita Krahn, Phyllis Hildebrand, Martha Brandt; Bottom Row: Julianna Dyck, Ruth Hilde¬ brand, Helen Goertzen; Missing: Janet Peters. Committee members, standing left to right: Anne Froese, missionary convener; Bill Janzen vice-president; Allen Schritt, prayer and devotional convener; Harvey Loewen, publicity chair man; Dorothy Labun, secretary-treasurer. Sitting: Mary Giesbrecht, Mr. D. Kroeker, sponsor Irene Lenzmann, social convener. I.S.C.F. REPORT The Inter-School Christian Fellowship Club is an inter-denominational Christian student movement, or¬ ganized by students, operated by students, and en¬ joyed by students. It’s motto is, “To know Christ and to Make Him Known”, and any high school student is always welcome to attend all club activities. The Winkler I.S.C.F. meets every Tuesday night for about one hour. Club prayer meetings are held twice a week, Monday and Friday mornings at 8:30. The main features of the weekly meetings are Bible Studies, speakers, musical and missionary programs, films, and socials. Each year the club also has special projects, such as a car-wash. The money that is raised is contributed to the support of Samuel Lilly Escobar, missionaries presently working in Brazil. The club’s objective this year is to raise $120.00 for the Escobars. The past year was started with an informal tea and a large outdoor social entitled, “The Midway”. Almost 75% of the high school enrollment was present, where¬ as our average attendance is approximately 55-60 students. Before Christmas, a special musical program entitled “The Life of Christ” was enjoyed. Also, as a token of appreciation to the Collegiate Staff for their co-operation with the club, the club presented a King James English Bible to the school to be used in the morning assemblies each day. We thank God for our worthy sponsor and for the blessed year He has given us. Mary Giesbrecht, President. Committee members: standing left to right, Carol Klassen XI; Sylvia Friesen X; Frances Elias X; Richard Ginter XI. Sitting, Martha Brandt XII; Irene Friesen XII, Convener; Mr. G. G. Siemens, staff advisor. SOCIAL COMMITTEE Elections to the social committee were held by the student body in September. The Hallowe’en party was the first organized school social sponsored by the committee. The programme with Clarence Kroeker and Bill Janzen as chairmen, consisted of musical selections, fun-filled games, and of course the initiation of the Grade X’s and all new students. Lunch and dish washing set off by a few fire-crackers, ended the evening. On December 13, the social committee sponsored the Christmas party. After the “Carol service” in the M.B. Church, the students came to the school gym to exchange gifts, cards, and indulge the good food. Then later on during the year, the social committee planned an excellent skating party for the senior high students. The students enjoyed an exciting evening of broom-ball, snatch-the-bottle, pleasure skating, and of course, “Schlusselbund”. The members of the other school organizations, as well as the social committee, have made numerous contributions to school life by adding to the extra¬ curricular activities of the students. Irene Friesen Standing left to right: Jayne Dyck, Irene Lenzmann, Mary Wiebe. Sitting: Mr. Friesen, staff member, Ruth Siemens, Marlene Schellenberg, Lynn Giesbrecht. LITERARY AND DRAMA COMMITTEE Our literary and drama committee has had a very successful year. As well as having planned a Literary program in fall, at which Bill Janzen showed slides of his trip to Europe in summer, two dramas were staged. The Grade XII class, directed by Mr. D. Friesen, per¬ formed Sean O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock. The drama was a great success. One moment, the audience laughted heartily at Joxer’s apt comments, the next, they were plunged into the depths of tragedy. Allen Schritt played Mr. Boyle; Don Penner, Joxer Daly; Lynette Brown, Juno; Marlene Schellenberg, Mary Boyle; Ed Lenzmann, Johnny Boyle; Jack Suderman, Jerry Devine, and Bill Janzen was Charlie Bentham. The Grade XI’s, directed by Mr. A. Janzen, staged a three-act comedy It’s Great To Be Crazy or Skeletons In The Closet in which the audience laughed continu¬ ously at the antics of the Maxwell family, Mr. Maxwell was ably played by Richard Wall, Mrs. Maxwell, Ruth Hildebrand; Betty Lou, Rita Krahn; Bemadine, Iris Dyck; Wilbur, Richard Ginter; Hercules; Ernie Pen¬ ner Connie, Phyllis Hildebrand; Grover by Henry Zacharias, Aunt Mary by Gloria Wahl. The dramas netted over $900 some of which will be used to pay for drop curtains for our stage. Thus we see that in staging these dramas, we have gained not only materially, hut also, we have been able to gain much experience. Marlene Schellenberg Committee members, standing left to right: Kitty Friesen X: Lynn Dyck X. Sitting: Harvey Kroeker XI; Allen Schritt XII, convener. Giesbrecht XI; Jayne THE CHOIR Many high school students each year participate in our collegiate choir. The choir has regular rehearsals every Wednesday during the last period. If it is neces¬ sary, the students also willingly practise at such times as noon-hours, Saturday mornings, and Sunday after¬ noons. Singing in the choir provides relaxation as well as relief from monotony of school life for the students. The choir has been quite active throughout the year. During the first few months of the year the choir sang in the various local churches, as well as present¬ ing an annual Carol Service. After Christmas the choir began to practise for the Musical Festival. Our choir sang both in the local and in the Winnipeg Festival. The choir members enjoyed singing tremendously, and have co-operated very well with the conductor, Mr. Henry Thiessen. On behalf of the choir committee I thank the students for their co-operation and Mr. Thiessen for the wonder¬ ful leadership he has provided. Allen Schritt. Committee members, standing left to right: Mr. A. Horch, conductor; Mabel Enns XI; Archie Nickel XI. Sitting: Peter Dyck XI; Bill Janzen. chairman. XII. ORCHESTRA COMMITTEE We as the orchestra, have again b en active this year. We accepted an invitation to the Orchestra Work¬ shop in Brandon during January, played at the South¬ ern Manitoba Musical Festival, and are now planning a special spring concert to be held in June. We are fortunate in having Mr. Albert Horch as our conductor. He has certainly shown us that he knows which end of the baton to hold. Mr. Horch plays flute in the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and has also been an instructor at the International Peace Garden Music Camp. Even though we are having a tremendous season this year, the word “orchestra” in Winkler brings back fond memories of our former conductor, Mr. J. P. Redekopp. When he stamped his foot, that meant “play loudly”; when his baton knocked over a few near-by stands, that meant “stop in the middle of the bar, pick up the stands, and then continue”. We will never forget the many valuable things he has done for our orchestra. Our orchestra has given a large group of students an opportunity to display their musical talents. We wish it continued success in the future years in which it may continue to add to the cultural life of the community. Bill Janzen SENIOR CHOIR - MR. H. THIESSEN AUGUST: 30— Back to school. SEPTEMBER: 24—I.S.C.F. Social at Kroeker’s Farm. 28—School elections. OCTOBER: 26—School tour to Winnipeg. 30 - Nov. 13—Curtis magazine sales campaign. 31— Hallowe’en party. NOVEMBER: 1— Oratorical Contest (Division Finals). 9—Remembrance Day, Speaker, Rev. G. D. Pries. 15—Oratorical Contest (Ward Finals), Martha Hilde¬ brand, runner-up. 22-25—Mr. Bergen in Ottawa at Conference for Instruc¬ tion of Foreign Languages. 2— Grade X canvasses for CNIB. 28—Kelvin High visits Winkler High. DECEMBER: 13—EXAMS!! 13—Christmas Carol Service and Party. JANUARY: 3- Second term opens. ■ FEBRUARY: 5—I.S.C.F. Valentine Party. 9-11—Grade 11 Drama: Skeletons in the Closet. 15- 16—Grade 12 Drama: Juno and the Paycod MARCH: 5—Grade XII visit to Kelvin High. 4- 23—Musical, Vocal, and Speech Arts -Festiva 30—Basketball Tournament at Winkler — Girls’ runner-up. APRIL: 5- 12—EXAMS!! 16- 18—Girls’ basketball team at Provincial Chai ships. MAY: 1—Drop curtains installed on stage. 12—Graduation. 17- Division Track and Field Meet. JUNE: 17-28—JUNE FINAL EXAMINATIONS!!! Curtis m a azLne S)a led C t ampciicfn Magazine Sales Committee: Convener—Jack Suderman XII. Secretary—Ruth Siemens XII. Treasurer—Ed Lenzmann XII. Room Representatives— Lynette Brown XII. Phyllis Hildebrand XIS Clarence Kroeker XIF. Marilyn Klassen XT. Jayne Dyck XJ. Statistics: Total sales — $1,400.74. Top room — Grade XII — $384.64. Second room — Grade XIS — $305.50. Top room per person — Grade XT — $11.58 per p Second room per person — Grade XII — $11.1 person. Top salesman — Allen Shritt XII — $78.02. Second salesman — Shirley Elias XIS — $75.11 A Top Row: (left to right) Mrs. E. Thiessen, Grade V; Mr. H. Neufeld, Grade VI; Miss A. Thiessen, Grade V; Mr. J. Janzen, Grade VI; Miss M. Harder, Grade III; Bottom Row: Mrs. K. Friesen, Grade IV; Mrs. H. Goertzen, Grade III; Mrs. A. Brown, Grade IV. MRS. T. KEHLER, KINDERGARTEN MORNING CLASS Back row, left to right: Peter Dried- ger, David Driedger, Melvin Penner, Wayne Friesen, Wesley Zacharias, Loren Neufeld, Walter Giesbrecht. Middle row: Charles Labun, Theodore Labun, Garry Wall, Janice Fehr, Annie Klassen, Carol Neufeld, Gordon Wiebe. Front row: Deborah Wall, Grant Leid- ing Alvin Hamm, James Fehr, Brenda Elias, Ronald Braun, Phyllis Groening. Missing: Timmy Elias, Marianne Goert- zen, .Robert Hiebert, Cathy Klassen, Cynthia Loewen, Mary Rempel, Jackie Unrau, Dwight Suderman. MRS. E. DYCK KINDERGARTEN AFTERNOON CLASS Back row, left to right: David Thies- sen, Eric Bergen, Murray Klassen, Martin Penner, Richard Friesen, Peter Goertzen, Gary Dyck. Middle row: Mathilda Klassen, Betty Fehr, Wendy Dyck, Jamie Doell, Barry Wood, Elaine Rempel, Gladys Wiebe, Ronda Peters. Front row: Lynnette Dyck, Loretta Dyck, Bonita Zacharias, Debbie Luptak, Linda Bucholtz, Grace Nickel. Missing: Marianne Dyck, Betty Jane Hamm, Shirley Neufeld. MRS. A. PETERS GRADE I Back row, left to right: Mary Klas¬ sen, Annie Dyck, Beverly Fehr, Cornie Wolfe, John Dyck, Harold Janzen, Wesley Friesen, Johnny Reimer, Robert Loeppky. Middle row: Patsy Groening, Joanne Janzen, Darlene Penner, Susan Loewen, Irvin Kroeker, Kenneth Hilde¬ brand, Wayne Schellenberg, Dennis Derksen, Peter Friesen, James Friesen, Percy Hiebert. Front row: Rita Sie¬ mens, Janet Keilback, Donald Hiebert, Paul Stoebbe, Brian Parkinson, Ronald Hamm, Curtis Krahn, Rick Henderson, Michael Reimer. Missing: Eunice Zacharias, Elizabeth Friesen, Heather Friesen. mn MISS. H. ENNS GRADE I I Back row, left to right: Peggy | ner, Linda Hamm, Debbie Wie Louella Friesen, Linda Thiessen, Ai rey Brandt, Annie Dyck, Sharon H bert, Audry Fehr. Middle row: A! I Peters, Erica Friesen, Margie KorJ I son, Marilyn Dyck, Jennifer Loei ' I Charlotte Bueckert, Stella Dyck inda Hildebrand, Debra Suderr Marjorie Derksen, Gene Giesbreci Front row: Wilbert Dyck, John Kl sen, Randy Goosen, Garry Pern Laurie Peters, Leonard Gerbrant, Te, Wiebe Missing: Jakie Hiebert, Kal Wall, Edwin Enns, Mary Klassen, Sawatzky, ’ MRS. V. SAWATSKY GRADE II son C am ’ lS ft t0 n 9ht: Peter KorJ son, Allen Neufeld, Terry Thiessi Raymond Enns, Judy Peters 1 MiSSf:’ Erro ' Donafd Nrufifa r °! W: B ° nnie Hildebrand, Jennifer Hiebert, Mary RrimtL SOn i K rahn, Reimer, Debbie Enns, Shirley Za anas, Debbie Friesen, Leina Bra, . Anne ? imer - Front row: Pe Kroeker, David Dyck, Paul Wolti Enn« e n D yek, Alvin Siemens, aS Enns, Dennis Bucholtz, Garry Hild brand, Johnny Wolfe. y MISS M. WOLFE GRADE °, w ’ ,e,t t0 right: B °bby Dy Hal McGinms, Alan Hiebert Ed zen ebe cMffo ld ri 0n I hiessen ’ Donald J; 7 ?.” ' . Clifford Pen ner, Peter Fe Refmel- m W: - J ? ckie Friesen, Ka Reimer, Mary Friesen, Shirley Klassi LinnTk- Bu « cker t, Lynette oertz, Sawatz v 0ek ch’ Kath Derksen, Ad, Pewl ky ' ra R 1 ! 1003 Sawatzky, Ric Arfene ' Ki 3 k Connie Wiel Pa fn! Hlass,en, Valerie Neufeld, Lor Pauls, David Gerbrandt, Tina Friese meb a ert L0 Fr n V Linda Dueck, Katl Hiebert, Elsie Kroeker. MISS M. HARDER GRADE III Back row, left to right: Norma Fehr, Margie Klassen, Donald Saw- atzky, Reggie Bergen, Lonnie Rietze, Paul Bergen, Leonard Ketler, Garry Loewen, Bernie Loeppky, Glen Friesen, Robbie Wiebe, Frankie Froese, Kath¬ erine Klassen, Margaret Penner. Mid¬ dle row: Terry Wiebe, Bonnie Leiding, Devina Dyck, Deborah Wiebe, Debbie Loewen, Dorothy Nickel, Janet De- Jager, Nettie Wolfe, Carol Epp, Kathy Fehr, Rosanne Hiebert, Arlene Doell. Front row: Peter Wolfe, Kenneth Hie¬ bert, Raymond Friesen. Jason Dyck, Stanley Schritt, Larry Reimer, Johnny Wiens, Jacob Dyck. MRS. H. GOERTZEN GRADE III Back row, left to right: Raymond Wiens, Albert Loeppky, Peter Klassen, Ricky Haywood, Jerry Reimer, Johnny Friesen, Frank Rempel, Dwight Hilde¬ brand, Johnny Penner, Richard Janzen, Allan Friesen, Tommy Loewen. Second row: Jane Wiebe, Mary Fehr, Joslyne Loewen, Debra Wall, Sharon Klassen, Helen Klassen, Linda Krahn, Joyce De Jager, Carol Wiebe, Mary Hildebrand, Linda Giesbrecht, Marilyn Wiebe, Gaye Lynn Doell, Eunice Zacharias. First row: Abe Friesen, Douglas Friesen, George Toews, Jackie Kauenhofen, Larry Wiens, Ken Wiebe, Victor Rem¬ pel, Johnny Dyck, Kenneth DeFehr, LaVerne Reimer. Missing: Joanne Elias. MRS. K. FRIESEN GRADE IV Back row, left to right: Glenn Zach¬ arias, Elaine Bucholtz, Elva Enns, Alvin Derksen, Ricky Wiebe, Ken Pauls, Bobby Penner, Bunny Dyck, Linda Enns, Richard Wiebe Ronnie Neisteter. Middle row: Doris Klassen, Vicki Krahn, Ruth Janzen, Alvera Redekopp, Sharon Zacharias, Sharon Letkeman, Rosella Dyck, Kathy Dyck, Hannah Gerbrandt, Christina Dyck, Cathy Froese, Sheila Miller. Front row: Jerry Dyck, Danny Friesen, David Stobbe, Jimmy Wolfe, Robbie Leiding, Clarence Dyck, Robert Brandt, Bobby Hildebrand, Ikey Reimer. MRS. K. BROWN GRADE IV Back row, left to right: Corny Hildebrand, Henry Klassen, John Dyck, Bartley Friesen, Roger Wiebe, Garry Derksen, Peter Penner, Cornie Friesen, Ronald Dyck. Middle row: Ronnie Bueckert, Joyce Braun, Katie Dyck, Anna Wolters, Margaret Letke- man, Lois Ann Kroeker, Gloria Klassen, Doris Wiebe, Evelyn Dyck. Front row: Raymond Hamm, Jack Peters, Jakie Wall, Lindsay Bueckert, Albert Fehr, Nick Hildebrand, Leonard Janzen, Laurence Klassen. Missing: Lois Ruth Kroeker, Christine Penner, Susie Hie- bert. MRS. E. THIESSEN GRADE V Back row, left to right: Mildred Elias, Kathy Siemens, Johnny Banman, Anne Rempel, Garth Penner, Abe Kauenhofen, William Kornelson, Evert Wolters, John Fehr. Middle row: Pamela Wiebe, Jimmy Luptak, Glenn Wiebe, Dennis Sawatzky, Jimmy Frie¬ sen, Davie Giesbrecht, Marina Kirk, Marilyn Hiebert, Almira Thiessen. Front row: Joyce Friesen, Elaine Sawatzky, Shirley Fehr, Helen Dyck, Karen Enns, Mary Klassen, Valerie Dyck, Susan Toews. Missing: Clifford Friesen, Randy Suderman. MISS A. THIESSEN GRADE V Back row, left to right: Mary Friesen, Darlene Loewen, Daniel Ger- brandt, Garry Howard, Henry Kuhl, Gordon Enns, Wayne Peters, Allen Hildebrand, Neil Klassen, James Kroe¬ ker, Evelyn Toews, Diane Elias. Mid¬ dle row: Linda Derksen, Helen Wolfe, Marlene DeFehr, Ava Loewen, Karen Wiebe, Colleen Doell, Lynn Wood, Lynette Loewen, Dolores Hildebrand, Pamela Reimer, Lori Rietze. Front row: Abe Penner, Robert Letkeman, George Klassen, Raymond Doell, David Giesbrecht, Gerald Thiessen. Missing: Jessie Hiebert. MR. H. NEUFELD GRADE VI Back row, left to right: David Doell, Jim Hiebert, Robert Fehr, Eddie Rempel, Leslie Groening, Isaac Reimer. Jack Unger, Henry Boschmann, Edwin Fehr. Middle row: Willie Enns, Anne Wiebe, Sadie Wolfe, Irene Peters, Betty Friesen, Richard Klassen. Front row: Betty Elias, Margaret Goertzen, Elvera Froese, Margie Kauenhofen, Nadine Loewen, Helen Wolfe, Linda Penner, Lydia Zacharias. MR. J. JANZEN GRADE VI Back row, left to right: Kenneth Neufeld, Kenneth Kehler, Wayne Pauls, Tim Loewen, Jimmy Wiebe, Eddy Kroeker, Gerald Redekopp, Johnny Froese, James Bartsch. Middle row: Donald Klassen, Vernon Siemens, Wanda Pelser, Shirley Klassen, Violet Pries, Victor Penner, Danny Hilde¬ brand. Front row: Valerie McGinnis, Kathy Dyck, Mary Giesbrecht, Laura Friesen, Peggy Friesen, Phyllis Trinke, Pat Klassen, Katy Wall. MR. A. DYCK GRADE VII Back row, left to right: Larry Neufeld, Laverne Derksen, Donald Wiebe, Bobby Sawatzky, Frank Kauen¬ hofen, Jake Martens, Abe Toews, Gerald Gerbrandt. Middle row: Ken Kirk, Lester Brandt, Murray Kroeker, Corny Heinrichs, Davy Enns, Marilyn Giesbrecht, Susan Reimer, Jim Krahn, Richard Bueckert, Doug Epp, Brian Keilback, Reggie Miller. Front row: Amanda Loewen, Christine Sawatzky, Gloria Krahn, Joy Dyck, Helen Doell, Rosemarie Enns, Nettie Dyck, Vivian Dyck. Missing: Martha Klassen, Betty Thiessen. MR. P. L. FRIESEN GRADE VII Back row, left to right: Lome Gies- brecht, Vincent Friesen, Randy Dyck, Jake Kehler, Henry Neufeld, George Elias, George Martens, Wayne Wall, Leonard Neufeld, Donnie Hiebert, Her¬ man Dyck, Harry Toews. Middle row: Peter DeFehr, Peter Klassen, Douglas Dyck, Helen Kroeker, Daryl Rietze, Agatha Thiessen, Elma Wall, Cathie Klassen, Harold Reimer, Richard Hamm, Harold Dyck. Front row: Susan Derkson, Ruth Reimer, Helen Hein¬ richs, Ruth Wiebe, Verna Friesen, Edna Schritt, Dorothy Dyck, Viola Braun. Missing: Agnes Kornelson. MISS T. THIESSEN GRADE VIII Back row, left to right: Frank Peters, Abe Fehr, Gary Dyck, Alan Wiebe, Donald Klassen, Ross Browne, Isaac Dyck, Bill Luptak. Middle row: Don¬ ald Fehr, Melvin Elias, John Klassen, Elizabeth Wall, Judy Hiebert, Tina Hamm, Craig Wood, Leonard Klassen, Dennis Hildebrand. Front row: Leona Banman, June Klassen, Kathy Unger, Sharon Peters, Elizabeth Boschman, Shirley Remple, Dorothy Kehler, Shir¬ ley Derkson. MR. M. SCHULZ GRADE VIII Back row, left to right: Rodney Enns, John Giesbrecht, Brian Remple, Glen Janzen. Henry Hildebrand, Robert Wiebe, Ralph Bueckert, Walter Labun, Larry Luptak. Middle row: Sheldon Friesen, Ronald Dyck, Richard Enns, Allan Loewen, Barbara Janzen, Mary Ann Friesen, Marvin Loewen, Cornie Krahn, Gerald Falk. Front row: Elvera Janzen, Loreen Loewen, Esther Janzen, Marianne Thiessen, Hilda Hamm, Ei¬ leen Loewen, Annette Letkeman, Betty Goertzen. (Eommemorating 70 f para of thr Utnklrr J rfyonl itatnrt Seventy years ago, April 22, 1893, the Winkler Public School District was formed by a Board of Arbitrators. According to the half-yearly report for the fall term of 1893, there were 62 pupils enrolled and the first teacher was Mr. Cornelius B. Past who had come here from Minnesota. He held an Interim Certificate. However, for two winters previous to that, private school classes had been held. In 1891-92, Mr. Jacob Andres taught a private school in a shed on what is today West Street. The following winter, 1892-93, Mr. George Froese taught a private school in a house a half mile east of Winkler at the site where the nuisance grounds are now located. The first public school building in Winkler was erected in 1893 on the lot at the southwest comer of Mountain Avenue and Sixth Street. It was a one-room school. However, by the fall of 1894, there were 106 pupils enrolled. Therefore, it had become necessary to engage a second teacher. A second classroom was consequently temporarily opened in a house to the north of the present Post Office on the east side of Sixth Street. By 1912, with 150 children enrolled, and with a look to the future, the District was ready to construct a brick building on the present school grounds at the southwest comer of Mountain Avenue and Eighth Street. Prom 1949 to 1954, this structure was used exclusively for High School classes. It was demolished in the spring of 1954, with the erection of the Collegiate and auditorium. A HISTORY OF WINKLER SCHOOL By the spring of 1953, the school population had increased to 552. Therefore, more accommodation was urgently required to take care of five over-flow classes. Consequently, on June 29, 1953, the School Board called a special meeting of the ratepayers and electors of the Winkler School District to discuss plans for a new building. The By-law which was subsequently drawn up and passed by the electors, called for a $190,000 debenture issue for the construction of a new 14-room school and an auditorium. The official opening of this building was held in the new school auditorium on Thursday, November 4, 1954. The Hon. W. C. Miller, Minister of Education, was the guest speaker on this occasion. THE SCHOOL POPULATION However, the most important factors of a school are not its buildings but rather the lives and minds that are developed within the four walls of the classroom. On graduating from High School, by far the greatest number of local students choose the teaching profession as a stepping stone to other fields. The nursing profession also receives a large share of Winkler Collegiate Institute graduates. Others have chosen medicine, engineering, agriculture, home economics, dentistry, stenography, business, industry, farming, etc. Before 1913, any pupil at Winkler who wished to complete his High School with Grade XI, had to go to Morden. One of the first students from Winkler to attend the Morden High School at the beginning of this century was Max Steinkopf. Max used to walk barefooted to Morden every morning in order to attend the classes there. Mr. Acheson, the station agent at Winkler at the time, says he would have been quite willing to loan him a pair of shoes but they would have been too small anyhow. After Max Steinkopf had finished High School, the family stinted in order that he could go to University. After graduation, he became a successful lawyer and owned a beautiful home on Wellington Crescent in Winnipeg. He died a millionaire. Mr. W. Schram, who preceded Mr. Frank Derksen as the Massey-Harris agent in Winkler, had two daughters who attended school in town here. One of these girls, Hattie, married Mr. Allan, the C.P.R. agent at Killarhey, Mani¬ toba. Ralph Allan, the editor-in-chief of Maclean’s magazine, was a son of this marriage. Another former Winkler school boy who has become a prominent western newspaperman is Mr. Jimmy Greenblatt who is the owner and editor of the Swift Current Sun. His father, Mr. Isaac Greenblatt, operated a general store in Winkler. On October 24, 1952, Mrs. Mary Klassen was elected to the Winkler School Board. This was the first time in the history of the Village of Winkler that a woman had been a candidate in a local civic election. Mrs. Klassen was bom in Winkler and received her education here. She attended Normal School in Manitou and Winnipeg and taught school for 15 years in the Winkler, Plum Coulee, and Gretna area. Another Winkler High School graduate, Mr. Reynold Siemens, son of Mr. G. G. Siemens, has won distinction as a cellist. He began his studies of the cello under Mr. Ben Horch as a member of the Winkler School Orchestra. Later he studied with Irwin Plumm and Mrs. J. M. Sinclair of Winnipeg and was a member of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. He then went to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia on a scholarship. Here he studied under Leonard Rose for three years. Mr. Siemens is the only student ever to receive an A-plus rating from Leonard Rose, and has appeared with many outstanding orchestras, as well as in recitals at many U.S. Universities and Colleges. THE TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS The first teacher of the Winkler School District was Mr. Cornelius Past. In 1893, he received a salary of $550 and taught on an Interim Certificate. He had come here from Minnesota through the efforts of Rev. H. H. Ewert. The only lady who has served as principal of Winkler School was Margaret V. Bennett. She taught here from 1904 to 1907. Prom 1907 to 1912 Mr. Joe S. Walkof acted as principal. Mr. A. M. Headlam, M.A., 1912-13, appears to have been the first principal of the Winkler School who held a University degree. Mr. Frederick Philip Grove is possibly the only ex-principal of the Winkler School who has won national fame. Mr. Grove was the principal for two years, 1913 to 1915. After leaving the teaching profession, he became a noted Canadian author. Mr. Grove had the first grade XI class in the Winkler High School. He is remembered by his students as a “teller of tales.” In 1952, the Programme of Studies for Manitoba listed “A Search for America” by F. P. Grove as one of the novels on the Grade X Literature course. The principal with the longest tenure was Mr. John R. Wolkof, B.A. He served the Winkler School District for a period of 24 years, 1916-1940. The year before Mr. Wolkof came to Winkler, the enrolment had been 186 and the teaching staff numbered five. By 1940, the school population had risen to 331 and the staff to nine. THE SCHOOL TRUSTEES Excellent service to the community has been rendered by the local citizens who have served on the Winkler School Board. The trustees of the first School Board in 1893 were Isaac Dyck, Abram Kroeker, and Peter Peters. During the years since 1893, the following trustees, as well as many others, have given unstintingly of their time: Rev. Gerhard Wiebe (10 years); J. A. Kroeker (10 years); J. J. Enns (11 years); Rev. John Warkentin (12 years); Bern- hard Loewen (12 years); Herb D. Dick (13 years); Mr. Henry Janzen (12 years); Mr. H. F. Wiebe (12 years); and Dr. C . W. Wiebe (24 years), who for 18 years out of the 24 years that he served on the School Board, has acted as chairman of the Board. CHAIRMEN OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE WINKLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 1893-1901 Not available 1922-24 John J. Enns 1902-03 William Esau 1925-26 Abram A. Kroeker 1904 W. H. Taylor 1927 J. J. Enns 1905-06 Bernhard Loewen 1928 John J. Loewen 1907-08 William Martens 1929-40 Dr. C. W. Wiebe 1909-10 Frank E. Rietze 1941 J. J. Enns 1911-12 Not known 1942-43 William M. Enns 1913-14 Jacob P. Penner 1944-45 Herbert D. Dick 1915 Jacob A. Kroeker 1946 W. M. Enns 1916-17 Not available 1947 Dr. C. W. Wiebe 1918 Jacob A. Kroeker 1948 Herb D. Dick 1919 Abram K. Friesen 1949-50 John H. K. Dyck 1920 Jacob A. Kroeker 1951-55 Dr. C. W. Wiebe 1921 Sam Nitikman 1956- Henry F. Wiebe PRINCIPALS OF THE WINKLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 1893-94 Cornelius B. Fast 1907-11 Joe S. Wolkof 1895 P. B. Krehbiel 1912 A. M. Headlam 1896-98 John P. Isaac 1913-14 Fred Grove 1899-1900 George R. Belton 1915 D. McLeod; W. A. Gamey 1901 J. C. Butchart 1916-40 John R. Wolkof 1902 H. Learmie 1940-44 George J. Siemens 1903 Jas. A. McTavish 1944-58 Peter Brown 1904-06 Margaret V. Bennett 1958-63 John J. Bergen SECRETARIES OF THE WINKLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 1893-94 Isaac Dyck 1917-19 William L. Esau 1895 Rev. John Warkentin 1920-30 Abram K. Friesen 1896-1902 Bernhard Loewen 1931 Frank K. Friesen 1903-11 Gerhard Wiebe 1932-35 C. H. Grunau 1912 Bernhard Loewen 1936-45 H. S. Friesen 1913-15 1916 Gerhard Wiebe Not available 1946- George G. Siemens TEACHERS WHO HAVE TAUGHT IN WINKLER SCHOOL (As gleaned from the attendance registers on file) 1893-95 C. B. Fast 1911 H. S. Warkentine 1894-95 Gustav K. Toews 1911 G. E. Neufeld 1895-96 P. B. Krehbiel 1911-15 H. L. Warkentine 1895-97 Mary Entz 1912 Lina Striemer 1896-99 J. P. Isaac 1912-13, 1920-21 1. J. Warkentine 1897-98 Agatha Isaac 1913-15 F. P. Grove 1898-99 J. P. Hiebert 1913-19 J. J. Enns 1898 Benj. Ewert 1913-14 Tina Wiens 1899-1903 H. Graff 1914-19 H. J. Hiebert 1899-1901 Louis Penner 1915 D. McLeod 1900-03 Jacob H. Riesen 1918-40 John R. Wolkof 1902 Learme 1920-39 P. H. Siemens 1903-04 J. McTavish 1920-21 M. E. Veilson 1903-04 Lily Green 1921-22 M. W. Alison 1904-06 Margaret V. Bennett 1922-23 Mildred Lamb 1904-08 Jacob B. Warkentine 1924-26 G. E. Siemens 1904 Jacob F. Sawatsky 1924-25 Anna Hamm 1904-17 P. H. Neufeld 1924-26 G. E. Penner 1906-07 Sara S. Voth 1924 Sylvia Colman 1907 D. W. Fast 1925 Ida Thompson 1907-11 John S. Walkof 1925-26 Helena H. Siemens 1909-10 A. K. Friesen 1926 Leonore Cowie 1910 G. E. Walkof 1926 Isaac J. Dyck 1927-28 H. T. Friesen 1927- 32 J. H. Giesbrecht 1928- 29 E. Thomasson 1929 Elizabeth E. Elias 1929 Mary Loewen 1929 Catharine Derksen 1929 T. H. Cowie 1929- 31 Agnes Penner 1930- 31 Mrs. Catherine Dagg 1930-31 B. D. Klippenstein 1930- 31 Agatha Dahl 1930 Mary J. Loewen 1931 H. L. Dyck 1931- 32 H. M. Hendricks 1931-36 Lillian E. Hooge 1931-42 Helena Derkson 1931-33, 1938-39 I. J. Dyck 1931- Frank Brown 1932- 33 Agatha Epp 1932-33 E. R. Elias 1932- 33 Earnest F. Reimer 1933, 1937-41 Susanna Peters 1933 William Schultz 1933- 37 R. F. Friesen 1933, 1946-49 Eleanor Siemens 1933- 34, 1942-43 Martha Pokrant 1934- 36 E. L. Siemens 1934-40 S. Peters 1936-37 J. M. Reimer 1936- 37 J. Klassen 1937- 38 Mrs. A. V. Peters 1937-38 R. F. Friesen 1937- 38 Miss J. Klassen 1938- 39 Kate Klassen 1938-39, 1940-41 A. N. Reimer 1938-39 H. H. Rempel 1938-39 E. Janzen 1938- 39 Lynda Penner 1939- 40 L. Penner 1939-40 Anne Nora Reimer 1939-41 Agathe Warkentine 1939- 40 N. G. Neufeld 1940- 44 Olga Kehler 1940-41 C. G. Neufeld 1940-44 Nick Neufeld 1942-43 A. Warkentine 1942-44 C. J. Siemens 1942-43 R. Mehmel 1942-43 E. Warkentine 1942- 44 William Friesen 1943- 44 Mrs. M. E. Hiebert 1943-44 Mary Klassen 1943- 48 H. H. Goertzen 1944- 47, 1954-55 Mrs. M. H. Wonnick 1944-45 Elsa Sawatsky 1944-45 J. D. Pauls 1944-45 Anne E. Friesen 1944-45 Mary E. Goertzen 1944-58 P. Brown 1944- G. G. Siemens 1945- 61 J. I. Brown 1945-46 H. M. Friesen 1945-48 Anne E. Goertzen 1945- 46 Lily Schaefer 1946- 62 J. P. Redekopp 1947- 50 H. F. Wiebe 1947- 49 Irene Janzen 1948- 49 Dorothy E. Wiebe 1948-49 Helen Friesen 1948-49 J. J. Peters 1948-49 Helen E. Peters 1948- 52 Marion Smith 1949- 50 Mary J. Loewen 1949-50 J. G. Brown 1949- 50 Verna Epp 1950 Mrs. U. Penner 1950, 1957-61 Erdman Kroeker 1950- 51 Sally E. Schroeder 1950-51 P. U. Penner 1950 M. Fehr 1950 Tina Penner 1950 Hedy Pokrand 1950- Miss K. Janzen (Mrs. Brown) 1951- 52 Louise Garland 1951 Helena Sawatsky 1951-53, 54 Charlotte K. Isaac 1951-53 George H. Olfert 1951-53 Mrs. H. Loewen 1951- 61 Abe Siemens 1952- 53 Susan Martens 1952-53 Menna Martens 1952- David Friesen 1952-53 E. Reimer 1952-54, 61- Mrs. Helen Goertzen 1952- Mrs. T. Kehler 1953- 54 H. U. Neufeld 1953-54 Norma Rempel 1953-54 Carolyn M. Stobbe 1953-57, 1962- Miss E. Kuhl (Mrs. E. Dyck) 1953-54 Elizabeth Reimer 1953-55 H. Schellenberg 1953- 57 G. W. Neufeld 1954- 55 Anne Enns 1954-55 Anne Dyck 1954-55 J. Doerksen 1954-58 Mrs. H. Friesen 1954-55 Anne Driediger 1954-55 Edith Hildebrand 1954- 55 H. V. Neufeld 1955- K. Friesen 1955-56 Eileen Toews 1955-56 A. Braun 1955-56 Jake D. Hiebert 1955-61 Carl Braun 1955-57 Madeline Pries 1955-57 Gordon Senoff 1955-56 Helen Boldt 1955- 56 J. Doerksen 1956- 57 A. Hildebrand 1956-58 Henry Konrad 1956-59 Bill Goerzen 1956-59 George Krahn 1956-59 David Winter 1956- 59 Alvin J. Wieler 1957- 58 Daniel W. Doerksen 1957-62 J. W. Dyck 1957-59 Mary Penner 1957-59 Anna Bergen 1957-60 Emma Klassen 1957- 59 Jacob Letkeman 1961- Ernie Kroeger 1958- H. T. Thiessen 1958- Margaret Harder 1958- Abe Dyck 1958- 61 E. Thiessen 1959- Mary Wolfe 1958-61 Anne Doerksen 1958-63 E. Thiessen 1958- 63 J. Bergen 1959- 60 E. Neufeld 1959-63 H. E. Neufeld 1959-60 Henry Loewen 1959- J. F. Wiebe 1959- M. Schulz 1959-60 Irene Hildebrand 1959- F. W. Dyck 1960- 61 Betty Neufeld 1960-62 Mrs. T. Dyck 1960- Mrs. V. Sawatsky 1961- Alan J. Janzen 1961-62 K. Dyck 1961-62 Mrs. S. Hildebrand 1961- J. A. Janzen 1961- T. Thiessen 1961- P. L. Friesen 1961- A. Thiessen 1962- H. Enns 1962- A. Kroeker WITH COMPLIMENTS OF WINKLER CLINIC DR. C. W. WIEBE DR. H. U. PENNER DR. B. J. FROESE PHONE 13 WINKLER MANITOBA COMPLIMENTS OF JANZEN ' S Red and White WIENS SON Agency for Ritchie Shoes, Men ' s and Students ' Shoes PONTIAC - BUICK - ACADIAN - G.M.C. IMPERIAL AGENT PHONE 36 PHONE 40 WINKLER WINKLER CW I-IT UlYRvtfftflE MORNING! HANDED! ASLEEP ON THE JOB? (Secretary) GOOD OUT OF FOCUS! OLD ALF! CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE WINKLER COLLEGIATE STANLEY CONSUMERS CO-OP LIMITED TIRES, BATTERIES, AND ACCESSORIES PETROLEUM AND FERTILIZERS CO-OP INSURANCE AND C.C.I.L. MACHINERY SALES AND SERVICE Service Station BULK PLANT Lumber Yard Phone 33 PHONE 10 Phone 272 WINKLER — MANITOBA Gnadenthal Branch Phone 322-21 CONGRATULATIONS COMPLIMENTS OF to the Macleod Dealer 1963 Graduating Class Jack Keilback, Mgr. From Farm Supplies, Hardware, Auto Supplies KROEKER SEEDS LIMITED WINKLER PHONE 122 MANITOBA THANKS FOR THE TOWEL! ' _ Q.Ji_cC Lets DRAMA PRACTICE? 4§ MMi Gladstone Shopping Centre (Congratulate (jraduateA, Students Cdaculti DRY GOODS Ph. 6 HARDWARE Ph. 31 IGA FOODLINER Ph. 38 Home of Table-Rite Quality Meats Winkler Manitoba mm FOOT-SORE ‘THEY JUST DON ' T MAKE WIGS LIKE THEY USED TO! BELIEVE IT OR NOT, I’M SHY! DIAMONDS PRISON DOOR! WHAT A LIFE! ! WALKING ll if I Best Wishes to the Winkler Collegiate FROM CO-OP SHOPPING CENTRE ★ GROCERIES ★ FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ★ HARDWARE ★ DRY GOODS ★ MEATS ★ FURNITURE Winkler Co-op Service Ltd. PHONE 17 WINKLER, MANITOBA Compliments of CONGRATULATIONS AND SUCCESS TO THE Sirluck and Janzen GRADUATES Ltd. from F. J. RIETZE DEPARTMENT STORE WINKLER REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE PHONE 9 WINKLER PHONE 135 THE BANK THAT BUILDS There are many career opportunities for you at the bank that builds Ask for the free booklet “Be a Banker” at your nearest branch, or write to: CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE Personnel Division, 25 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario Over 1260 branches to serve you CONCENTRATION CAMP BOTTOMS UP! VOCATIONAL BRANCH DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DOUBLE DECKER OFFERS W l Training Opportunites j I SB in a wide variety of Trade, Occupational and H 1 Business Education Courses at GIRL’S BEST FRIENDS The Manitoba Technical Institute 1181 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg 10, Manitoba Phones SU 3-7126 and SU 3-7127 This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious young people over 16 years of age to prepare for employment. (School Calendars available upon request) All programs are sponsored Jointly by the Government of Canada and the Province of Ma nitoba. THE CAT THAT ATE THE CANARY? Congratulations To the 1963 Graduating Class and Winkler Collegiate from Co-op Prairie Canners Ltd. PHONE 57 or 183 PROCESSORS AND CANNERS OF GARDENLAND QUALITY FOODS COMPLIMENTS KLASSEN ' S OF BARGAIN CENTRE Dutch Bakery BUY sell trade Breads, Pastries, Cakes ANYTHING OF VALUE Phone 469 Res 297 PHONE 125 WINKLER, MANITOBA WINKLER, MANITOBA One Block East of Post Office CONGRATULATIONS TEACHERS Our best wishes go with you for the future. The modern world offers great challenges but also great opportunities. May the desire to consciously seek God ' s will for your life motivate your choice of school, profession or field of service. Our motto is: Good Service, Quality Merchandise, Reasonable Prices. D. W. FRIESEN SONS LTD. Printers — Publishers — A Complete School and Office Supply Service ALTONA, MANITOBA PHONE: ALTONA 324-6401 WINNIPEG GLobe 2-5433 GROWING WITH MANITOBA Since 1907 Litho by D. W. Friesen Sons Ltd.. Altona, Manitoba