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

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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.

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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.”

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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.