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

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ERNIE PENNER Ernie originally hails from Sperling. He has man¬ aged to remain slim by eating meals he prepared him¬ self. Next year Ernie plans to attend the M.T.I., or to work in Winnipeg. In school he enjoys Maths, and Chemistry, but he dislikes Poetry and Prose. He keeps the class bright with his friendly smile. MARY REIMER Due to her philosophy, “no use worrying about it,” Mary does not let homework and busy high school life get her down. She works hard and is always willing to help others. She participates in I.S.C.F., Young Peo¬ ple’s, and choir. Curling, swimming, and volleyball are also some of her interests. Mary was the only privileged one of our ranks to attend the missionary conference held at Urbana this year. She enjoys her week ends at her home on the farm near Rosenbach. Next year Mary intends to enter Nurses ' Training. HARVEY KROEKER Harv, the co-captain of our basketball team, is the top scorer in Winkler. His extra curricular activities vary from basktball, cross country, and volleyball to taking an active part in the school choir. He is the latest rookie” to the Winkler Fire Dept. His best subject is Biology. Being a typical student, Harv finds the money which he earns as assistant janitor extremely useful. His future — probably X-ray Technician. BETTY ANN LETKEMAN Tiny and sweet, Betty Ann, who hails from Haskett, is spending her second year in the Winkler Collegiate. She favours Biology, but finds other subjects are quite unbearable, namely Chemistry and Drama. Besides day¬ dreaming about the future and trying to solve those per¬ plexing problems which frequently spring up in Chemis¬ try, she loves to read, eat, and watch T.V. She plans to spend her future career in teaching. j ED TOEWS This dark-haired blue-eyed lad often livens up the class with his original humour. In School he takes part in sports activities like baseball, volleyball, and P.T. He is also a member of the school choir. Ed is well-liked by all the teachers because his homework is always finished. In the future Ed plans to attend Teachers College. IRENE WARKENTIN Irene Warkentin, a friendly blue-eyed blonde comes to us from Haskett. This is her first year at Winkler High, and her two former years were spent at the M.C.I. Irene is a girl who usually has her homework done, and in class she is quiet and attentive. Drawing, baking, and watching T.V. are her favorite pastimes. Irene might enter Teachers College. 14

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RON GINTER Ron is the tall handsome President of the Winkler Collegiate Student Council. . Because of his pleasant personality, he has many friends. Some sports which he participates in are baseball, football, volleyball, and curl¬ ing. His str ong bass voice is usually heard in the school choir. He also enjoys attending young people’s and I.S.C.F. Ron’s favourite is Maths, but he abhors German. Driving a long sleek Cherry Bel-Air is one of Ron’s favourite pastimes. AGNES HILDEBRANDT This pretty dark-haired lass first came to Winkler for Grade Eleven. She usually manages to complete “that lousy homework”. Her pet peeves range from getting up mornings to writing essays. Her secret ambition is to complete grade twelve, after which she intends to become an air-line stewardess. “Good Grief, what next?’” is her favourite expression. KEITH WIEBE Keith is one of the few true blonds left in High school. He’s easy to get along with (usually) and ranks high on the popularity chart. Last summer he took one too many motorcycle rides and fractured his knee, which prevented him from actively participating in Basketball. He is a member of the choir, and of the Sports Commit¬ tee. ' He seems to favor the idea of acquiring a degree in Phys. Ed. We wish Keith good luck! MARVIN GINTER Marvin is a lad with irresistable blue eyes and curly blond hair. He spent his first ten years of school at Horndean. He enjoys curling, swimming and skating. His favorite subjects are P.T. and spare. He is a jovial, carefree person who has made many friends in the two years he has attended Winkler Collegiate. When he is not making wisecracks, you will find his head buried in his books, that is, he is asleep. SHARON HILDEBRAND Sharon enjoys swimming and skating. She dislikes Chemistry and Maths. In the evenings she can usually be found either skating or watching a hockey game at the arena. She is one of the cheerleaders. This is her second year at Winkler and her favorite subjects are Biology and Drama. Her homework is usually done but when it isn’t she has the reasonable excuse that she forgot. After high school she plans to become a steward¬ ess. CLARENCE KROEKER Clarence Kroeker, better known as “Clancy” to his friends, is one of the jolly fellows of the 12-B classroom. As he is captain of the basketball squad, this sport naturally ranks No. 1 on his list. Singing in the school choir has aided him in the formation of a trio known as the “Seniors.” His spare time is consumed in driving “Katherine,” his ’54 Ford, to and from a nearby town. Arguing with Miss Graff in is also one of his. joys. Next year we will probably see him in Teachers College. 13

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KEN WIEBE Ken hails from Myrtle. During this last year of Ken ' s attendance in High School, Ken took part in curling and the building of stage properties for the drama. He is able to keep everyone around him laughing with his humorous singing and joking. His favourite subjects are Biology and Typing, however, he dislikes German and Chemistry. Jc Xll-G ELSIE DYCK Elsie is our capable yearbook and publicity convener. She has also had some valuable literary experiences in editing our school newspaper. Although she enjoys all her studies, she prefers History, Poetry, and Drama to the sciences. Music and painting are two arts which she pursues whenever she finds time for them. Reading, French, baking, babysitting, debating and choirs also fit into her schedule. In the future she plans to attend Bible School. Her ambition is to press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” ESTHER DYCK Esther’s constant activity and her wide range of interests are an inspiration to her classmates. She is active in Drama Committee, French Club, I.S.C.F., church and school choirs, and Young People’s. Her interests, to name a few, include languages, art, music, and reading particularly in the field of psychiatry and psychology. Her pre-eminent aptitude for writing poetry is apparent by her valuable contributions to the school paper. Nursing, specializing in psychiatry is her ambi¬ tion; teaching — her second choice of vocation. A cherished dream of hers — to travel, see Italy and especially Venice. ' i. ' JAYNE DYCK Winkler is Jayne Dyck’s hometown. Playing basket¬ ball, whether in the league or inter-room, gives her great pleasure. Outside of school she enjoys such activities as reading, singing, playing piano, and skating. Her friend¬ ly personality and consideration for others enables her to make new friends easily. Chemistry is her favorite subject. Her future ambition is to become a high school teacher. Therefore, she wants to attend teacher’s college next year. ANNE HI EBERT Anne is a shy, friendly girl who lives near Hochfeld. She enjoys school and spends much time at her studies. Her high marks have won her the respect of the teachers and the admiration of all the students. Anne enjoys being a member of the Yearbook Committee, singing in the school choir, and participating in I.S.C.F. History and Chemistry are her favorite subjects and she looks for¬ ward to becoming a teacher. 15