W. R. Myers High School 1965

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The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. 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He became one of the greatest statesmen in world history. Churchill reached the height of his fame as the heroic prime minister of Great Britain during World War II. Churchill was also a noted speaker, author, painter, soldier, and war reporter. Sir Winston Churchill's personal courage, the magic of his words, and his faith in victory inspired the British to "their finest hour. " The mere sight of this stocky, determined man - a cigar in his mouth and two fingers raised high in a "V for victory" salute - cheered the people. Churchill not only made history, he also wrote it. As a historian, war reporter, and biographer, he showed a matchless command of the English language. In 1953, he won the Nobel prize for literature. Churchill entered the service of his country in 1895 as an army lieutenant under Queen Victoria. He ended his career in 1964 as a member of the House of Commons under Queen Elizabeth II, the great-great-grand­daughter of Queen Victoria. Few men ever served their country so long or so well. Important Dates in Churchill's Life 1874 (Nov. 30) Born in Oxfordshire, England. 1895 Graduated from Royal Military College. 1901 Entered House of Commons. 1908 (Sept. 12) Married Clementine Hozier. 1911 Appointed first lord of the admiralty. 1915 Resigned from the admiralty. 1939 Appointed first lord of the admiralty. 1940 Became prime minister of Great Britain. 1945 Became leader of the opposition. 1951 Became prime minister of Great Britain. 1953 Knighted. Won Nobel prize for literature. 1955 Retired as prime minister. 1963 Made honorary citizen of the United States. 1964 Retired from House of Commons. 1965 (Jan. 24) Died from stroke.^cljoal ®oard Mr. J. B. Percevault Superintendent Mr. F. Sauter Mr. L. Wright Mr. G. Gillespie Mr. L. Harding Mr. J. Roberton Asst. Superintendent Secretary Treasurer Sorry: Picture not A vailable. Mr. H. Anderson Mr. C. Oddie Mr. C. Rushford ttCUltu principal’s pcttcr Dear Students: At the time of writing two days have elapsed since the announcement of my resignation from the staff of the Taber School Division. In a few weeks time I shall be entering the Provincial Superintendency and leaving Taber for what is still an unknown destination. Wherever we go we shall consider ourselves extremely fortunate to find a home as happy as the one we are leaving, to find a community as friendly as Taber, and to find schools developing as rapidly as W.R. Myers. During the two years I have been here I have often heard remarks to the effect that big schools like ours lose the personal touch of smaller centres and therefore are bound to have a lesser degree of success. But you know, this is nonsense. Of course we cannot get to know one another as well as in much smaller schools, but this is a minor disadvantage when compared to the many great advantages our school offers its students and its teachers. What are these advantages? First there’s the quality of the teaching. Most teachers prefer to specialize and in our school they can do this. Secondly there is the question of physical plant and equipment. How far superior are our facilities than those of smaller centres! Thirdly there is the matter of the wide and varied pro­gramme. Only in the major cities can students have a more varied programme than ours, and this means that practically every student obtains a grade XII diploma in one subject field or another. There can be no doubt whatever that the students at W. R. Myers have greater opportunity and greater chance of success than any students in smaller schools, and each year the opportunities and the possibilities of success are increased. Next year Mr. George will take over the principalship. I know he will do a fine job and I know the staff and students will give him every support. I wish him every success and I know that he will find, as I have, a great deal of personal satisfaction in guiding W. R. Myers on its road to becoming a bigger and better school. I have one final word of advice to all. It is time to stop talking about the problems we have had, the lack of spirit we once showed, the poor morale we used to display. Those days are gone for Myers. The future is brighter and more promising than ever before. We must think positively and the ghosts of problems-past will no longer haunt us. Good-bye and good fortune to all. Mr. A. Baker Mr. W. Terriff Mr. H. Jepson Senior Mr. J. C. Bailey Miss H. Betner Mr. M. C. P. Thomas Mr. J. Mahnic Miss J. Evanson Mr. F. Semaka ^^h Mr. R. Anderson Mr. H. Terson Mr. Pinkney Mrs. H. West Mr. B. Jenson Miss M. Morris Mrs. B. Terriff Mr. W. M. Prendergast MHOHM Mr. D. Nelson Mr. W.E. Litchfield Mr. H. Jepson Mrs. L. Rolfson Mrs. L. Jensen ^Junior t Mrs. R. Knibbs Mrs. G. Hart Mrs. H. Alexander Mr. L. Hoogerdijk Mr. M. Weir Mr. R. Francis Miss Kozdrowski Mr. F. Sudol Mrs. M. McLeod ^Jtce-^rinctpal’s ^Message James M. Small rs F e c "^Cook to tip (Ant!” a At the time of writing this message a chemistry club is being formed at W. R. Myers High School, and the whole of the North American continent is mourning the needless death in Alabama of a Boston clergyman. h You may be wondering who two obviously unrelated events have apparently been linked together. If your c curiosity has been roused then read on. You may yet see that there is, in fact, a connection. tl o The study of chemistry is full of many fascinations. Chemicals are wonderful things. They fuel our engines sc clothe our backs, improve our farms, and fight our diseases. You name it—chemicals do it! Chemicals are all around you----- in fact chemicals ARE you. Your origins were two cells made of chemicals arranged variously into patterns called genes and chromosomes. You had no say in how these patterns were formed, neither could w your parents control them; yet in an instant of time they decided whether you would be short or tall, stout or thin, blue-eyed or brown-eyed, of high intelligence or not so high, white-skinned or black-skinned. It would be very strange if the tall people in W. R. Myers school dissociated themselves from the short people or the blue-eyed from the brown-eyed. It would be made disturbing if the suggestion was ever made that one group was worthier than the other. This would be generic prejudice, the product of ignorance. It is easy for us in Canada to malign our southern neighbours for such behavior, but we must not forget that behind the gene of skin colour are many differences of culture, established and perpetuated by generations. Recognizing this, it would be foolish to allow a new cult to develop in our own midst—the cult of intelligence, based as it is on similar chemical factors. Teachers have been criticized for placing too much importance on intelligence, but other public groups are more to blame. A world wide club exists membership of which is open to persons of very high I. Q. only; parents have been known to regard high I.Q. 's in their children as the latest status symbol; and, alas, some students in our own school, who see themselves as "smarter,” have adopted lordly attitudes over their classmates. Such self- glorification must surely breed prejudice. It is high time that the whole question of intelligence and worth be viewed in clearer perspective. Intelli­gence alone will not guarantee a free pass to a worthwhile life. There is the story of the student who was smart enough of mind to realize that by acting stupidly he would not be expected to produce at school. It was only after he "dropped-out" that he realized that undisciplined smartness produced little more than unemployment. Real smartness is knowing our own capabilities and working towards their realization. This smartness of personality is the key to the worthy life; it is not an accident of birth, but the sum total of every word we have ever heard, sight we have ever seen, and thought that has ever crossed our mind. It is something which develops continuously through life, and which is nurtured by good habits especially during the formative early years. Here we find the main reason for the existence of schools and compulsory education: to make available to all the benefits of a stimulating environment where personalities can develop. With the right personality behind it there will be a satisfying place in the world for any ability be it low or high. Let us "look to the ant” as Socrates advised his students thousands of years ago. Man will always be more capable than ants, but we can gain by studying the selfless purposefulness in their every activity which allows them to perform amazing feats, for the benefit of the whole colony. Ants are never idle, but faithfully carry out their assigned tasks according to their various specializations. Not all can be queens; some are soldiers; some are workers; but all are worthy because they know their purpose and dedicate themselves to its achievement. School can help you to know yourselves and to appreciate others, to identify yourselves with realistic and worthwhile goals, and to strive for these goals to your own satisfaction and for the good of your total society. James M. SmallCaught in the Act K P duty Tsk, tsk Linda Allen 'Here is a true and industrious friend.' Allan Anderson 'It is well to know more than one says. ' David Archer 'The more you learn the more you forget. ' Tom Archer 'Sometimes I sit and think; other times I just sit. ’ Andy Birch 'The future be­longs to those who prepare for it!' Richard Bennett 'Genius is the infinite art of taking pains.' Jim Birch 'The dictionary is th only place where success comes before work.' Dathan Arnett T must give my books and conscience a vacation.' Doug Bell 'A gallon of thought to a spoonful of words.' Gordon Bailey 'All the world loves a lover. ' Sarah Braun 'My thoughts and I were in another world. ’ Arlie Bowman t and 'Effort is an im-es I portant duty in life.' Arlene Campbell is tl e I | 'Though she is but efore Utile she is fierce. ' Merle Brown ’He studies but still has time for cupid. ' Heather Bowman 'To know her is to like her. ' Betty Cannady 'Small in stature unique in mind, you'll never find her lagging behind.' IM Faye Clements Florian Cook ■Quiet but efficient.' ’Why do it now when I’ve got four minutes before the bell?’ Bob Corbett 'A good time now is worth two in the future. ' Gwen Danforth 'Patience and diligence like faith removes mountains. ' Violet Derksen T am a true labourer. ' Mark Ellingson 'Why let studies interfere with my education?’ Richard Ellingson T think aloud on all subjects.' Linda Dumas Rita Engwer 'Tis a thriftless thing to be sad.' Car 'The reward for work well done is more work to do. ’ •Wi pie wis< thy star A r von ake Maureen Evanson T talk, I laugh, and if necessary I work. ' Janet Fenton 'A lady in every way. ' ;arol Friesen Wisdom is the princi-le thing; therefore get isdom and with all ly getting get under-ending. n Holthe ling ‘ man with few words on't have many to ike back. ' Allan Fletcher Ron Friesen 'One part of homework to two parts of fun. To my extreme mortifi­cation I grow wiser every day. Bill Hamman 'His word burneth like a lamp - - rich in good works. Wade Gulmick 'When business interferes with pleasure - - drop business. ' Wayne Holstein 'The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going. Pat Holtman 'Power will accomplish much but perseverance more. Chris Hurdman 'The days that make us happy make us wise. Alma Jensen Vicki Jensen 'The 'The sweetest garlan ball to the sweetest maid can 1 roun< 'I am slow of study.' Rona Barry Kinniburgh 'Friendship with all; entangling alliances with none.' Eric Johnson 'Keen sense, common sense, and room for nonsense.' Weste Jensen 'The man who rolls up his sleeves seldom loses his shirt. ' Brian Kennedy 'Good humor is the health of the soul. ' ^a1 Jo-Ann Kinniburgh 'What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?' Sandr Bruce Kunumoto 'The day is short; the work is long. To waste a moment would be wrong. ' Frances Kurina 'The best mirror is an old Friend. ' onald Layton The man who hits the rla all over the fences iai( n take it easy going bund the bases.' Merlin Litchfield 'A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing.' andra Mackenzie 'Little strokes fell great oaks. ’ he 1.' Marilyn Lloyd 'Reserved, studious and sincere. ' Lawrence Marriot T meant to do my work today—but--.' Lorna Maggs 'To do a common thing uncommon­ly well brings success. ' Judy Marose Tn nice balance she weighs truth with gold. ' Geraldine Murphy 'Charm is a woman's strength.' Pauline Nakahama 'She's winsome and she's shy but there's mischief in her eye. ' Bob Newman 'A live wire with high voltage.' Marie Norquist 'I am not afraid of t morrow, for I have seen yesterday and 1 love today. ' Neil Norquist 'Quiet but not asleep.' if IA Charles Oseen 'With the help of a surgeon he might yet recover. ' Rick Parker 'Hold the fort for I am coming.' Linda Paterson 'Enthusiasm makes heavy work lighter.' Gerald Pierson 'The best time to study is between bells. ' Vai Shworan 'Mildest manners and gentlest heart. ' Barbara Stevens Tull of spirit as the month of May.' Brian Silzer 'The great end of a reason­able education is to form a reasonable man.' Garth Smith Tull of laughter, his work comes after.' A git Thomas 'Still waters run deep. David Snell 'Member of the school 'bored. ' Jerry Snell 'Good humor is the result of congenial spirits and lively wit. ' Ruth Thiessen 'Five foot two; Eyes of blue. Randy Weiss 'The rest of your days depend on the rest of your nights. ' Ron Friesen Myrna Windberg Ctlase grains ^ost |upul ar 1965 ^al!D ^Beet funking Jieet ^ense of jHunwr Wfst Rancors tj| f ^amc ^ssi Citizens ^esi pressed ^wt ^H ^ound R.E. B. S. ^akdktorg ^Message Madame Chairman, honored guests, parents, and fellow students: Graduation is a word that has several connotations or meanings. Each person thinks of graduation in different terms. To the student, graduation is a time of celebration, now that he is truly on his own in the adult world. He is also ap­prehensive of the future, not knowing what lies ahead. The parents are proud-- proud that their child, who started school only yesterday (so it seems), has achieved this momentous step in his life. With this proudness, the parents feel a little remorse and have a few misgivings about their child now having the chance to make his own in life. Teachers are happy at graduation--happy that we students finally made it out of Grade Twelve. The twelve years of schooling before graduation have been compared to the climbing of a previously un­conquered mountain, to the arduous plight of a small boat which eventually reaches harbor after being caught in a storm at sea, and to the journey of an explorer, who, following years of diligent search, finally attains his goal. Graduation is all these and more. Each graduate has a different concept of graduation. But they all have one thing in common; namely, each encountered snares and pitfalls as he struggled toward his goal--graduation. Tonight marks the leaving of a familiar way of life and heralds the beginning of a new way of life. During the first years of our lives, our teachers and parents have bravely attempted to instill some knowledge in us, the students. They realized the importance of our school years, for upon them depends the future. We students ofte fail to realize this until it is too late. Graduation is only the first small hill in a range of goals, tasks, and achievements. The hills will become mountains with steeper slopes and wider precipices. But these obstacles ol the adult world need not be feared; we have only to apply the skills of learning and reasoning garnered in the pas twelve years to find a solution to these problems. Not every oneofuswillbean Einstein or a Rockefeller, but we graduates must endeavour to make somethin! of ourselves according to our individual abilities. Never has a generation had so much to look forward to, to anticipate. These anticipations will only be realized if we, tomorrow's society, make it so. Herein lies our responsibility to man and to God. We may fail in fulfilling some of our goals and responsibilities. But the values of life should not be measured by material success. If we have done our best in an honest and truthful manner, we need not be ashamed of our failures. Tomorrow we take our place in the world where we must either learn and work by ourselves or fail. Life is now our school; may it be as happy and rewarding an experience as our school years have been. Ron Friesen Valedictorian ^ardxtcll— The pupils and teachers of W.R. Myers High School were very distressed recently, to learn of Mr. Jepson's departure from Taber at the end of the present school term. In the two years that Mr. Jepson was with us, he advanced the status and well-being of pupils and teachers alike. His wise counsel, sound judgment, keen insight and delightful sense of humor instilled a sense of confidence and purpose in the entire school. Never was morale as high as during his principalship! Mr. Jepson came to us from Cold Lake, Alberta where he was vice-principal and principal for five years. He took most of his schooling in Manchester, England which accounts for most of his old world charm. He is quite fluent in French and Spanish among many other personal accomplishments. It is with a sincere sense of loss that we wish Mr. and Mrs. Jepson happiness and success in the former's new position as Superintendent with the Department of Education. 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