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

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GRADVATES

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Jalcdictorxj ydddt yess, RITA KRAHN 1964 Mr. Chairman, Honoured Guests, Parents, Fellow Graduates, Ladies and Gentlemen. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less travelled by and — that made all the dif¬ ference.” These words of wisdom were written by Robert Frost. Soon it will be necessary for us, as gradu¬ ates, to choose our future occupation. It is with mixed feelings that we stand at the fork of these diverging roads — looking forward and onward. Although we feel sad to leave Winkler Collegiate, we are proud to progress further into life. Fellow Graduates, it is my wish that we could accept David Livingstone’s motto for our own, “I am ready to go anywhere, provid ed it be forward.” Our success in later life will depend largely on the training which we have received during our stay at Winkler High. Although we have yet learned only very little of all there is to be known, we know that ours is a growing school and stands as a promise of better things to come. In this day when the attitude of laxity permeates our thinking and way of life, it is of prime importance to keep in mind that whatever we do, think, or say, it should always be “Towards the better.” To you students, who have not yet graduated, it will be up to you to uphold and improve the tradi¬ tions and ideals of our school that have been instituted and maintained by graduates of former years. May you zealously guard and further these traditions so that the prestige and reputation of our school may grow. Through this past year we have tried to continue tradition with Winkler Collegiate, in the field of sports, music, and culture. There was never a dull moment, for the football, volleyball, carol service, operetta, festival, curling, basketball, and spring concert all contributed to enrich and enlighten our lives at school. To the strains of our school song, to the cheers of the roaring crowd, and to the encouragement of our newly-introduced cheerleaders, our Winkler Zodiacs took the floor to uphold Winkler’s honour and to maintain her reputation of sportsmanship and fair play. We are grateful to a large number of people who have made it possible for us to enjoy these years at Winkler High. Firstly, I should like to thank the graduates and the staff for having given me the honour and privilege of expressing our thoughts here tonight. Then to the school board, who at present have ever- increasing responsibilities; for the pains of providing us with such splendid educational opportunities, we give our hearty thanks. To the teachers, who have certainly been more than instructors to us, we wish to ex¬ press our deep gratitude. May you be rewarded for your untiring efforts and unfaltering devotion! We also owe a great deal to our parents who have continually encouraged us to carry on — even when the going was rough. You have sacrificed much for the promotion of our education, and we trust that in the future we may bring much honour to you. Now that, through your help we have achieved our first goal of completing High School, we must as¬ pire to somthing new, either in the field of higher education, or in the world of business. Whichever field we may choose, we could compare our life to that of an athlete’s. This points to several things: First, the great purpose to win in the contest, Second, the denial of everything that would hinder success, and Third, determination to persevere in the face of difficulties. Just as a runner in a race is not afraid of the hard work required to win the race, we should not be afraid to strive to become men and women with keenness of mind, resoluteness of purpose, and sharpness of wit. A philosopher once said that — “The constancy of our purpose is the secret of success. Many have succeeded because they have concentrated on achieving their goal.” In order to reach the mountain top we must keep a goal or purpose in mind, such as a distant star which will ever keep us striving upward. This forward look, this struggle, to gain better things has been beautifully expressed by Tennyson when he said, “That which we are we are!” — “One equal temper of heroic hearts made weak by time and fate but strong in will to strive, to seek, to find and not to yield.” Yet there is something of even greater value which we should strive to gain for, “What does it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” Therefore, as well as striving to gain success and achievement upon this earth, it is of greatest importance that we heed the Master’s words when he says, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” 11