W. R. Myers High School 1970

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The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 1969-1970)pdfDAWN OF WISDOM “AURORA SAPIENTIAE” is for determination to get an education. . . is the ability to use what we have learned. . . . w N is the wealth of knowledge we have obtained. . . . is for the novices that we longer are.. .. O is for the many opportunities we have had... . is for foundations of our future firmly laid.. .. w I s D O M is willingness to strive always for improvement. .. . is inspiration that keeps us ever trying. ... is for success that comes to those who earn it. . . . is the desire to develop understanding.. . . is ever onward? and onward we will go... . is what we all can achieve! a mature outlook on life. . ..school enroll: 82S iAYAMA EDITOR’S MESSAGE 1970-the Dawn of a new Decade, a year of improvements for the students of Myers. Looking back over the 1969- 1970 term, Myers has had a very full year. A great many improvements have gone through with the student council teacher-student committee, and newspaper only to mention a few. All these put Myers back on its feet, a step further to improvement and our goal of perfection. Still, due to approximately five percent of the students attending Myers, perfection may be a long way off. These few who couldn't care heads or tails about the school or its reputation as long as their fun isn't being ruined. This was shown on a weekend activity by those drinking on a bus during a school sponsored activity. Not only did it down-grade our school through all of Alberta but a tighter policy and strong action was set on us by the school board. Mr. George, at an assembly, explained the purpose of the policy and also the importance of us rebuilding our reputation to where it can be heard. There are many mature individuals in our school, citizens who are proud to be a member of W.R. Myers. With everyone's co-operation Myers can be a real nice school and a popular one. With the spirit I've seen exhibited by students during the Rodeo Campaigning and elections, our band's trip to Moose Jaw and Grad '79. I know it can be done. If the examples set here could be carried on next September the height of perfection wouldn't be far off. Yet, it takes the co-operation of everyone of the students, not only 25-75, but all 100% of the student body of Myers. Let's Be Proud of our school and build on to that road of perfection. In closing I would like to thank the Dawn '70 Yearbook Staff and Mr. W. Paranuik for their co-operation. To the members of the graduating class congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavours. Remember those next steps you take will lead you to the land of opportunity and success, take each step carefully, it's your world and your life, live it. BE PROUD OF YOUR GOAL! Ami Kadoyama 1970 Dawn Yearbook Editor OUR PRINCIPALS F. Semaka J. George R. Francis THE SCHOOL BOARD BACK ROW: Mr. C. Elle, Assistant Superintendent; Dr. W. Eddy, Superintendent; Mr. G. Gillespie, Mr. R. Greenaway, Secretary; Mr. H. Anderson, Mr. R. Evanson. FRONT ROW: Mr. T. Parkinson, Mrs. E. LaPage, Secretary; Mr. A. Woulfer, Mrs. W. Dick, Mr. M. Lorrie. DA WN PRESENTS OUR STAFF A THOUGHT FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE As this message for the 1969-'70 yearbook is being written, we are caught up again in the myriad of year-end activities. The last field trips, the graduation exercises, 'Open-House', the examinations and the wind-up of other events all spell finis to one school year. And long before the year is over, preparations are well under way for the next one. All students have now register­ed in classes of their choice in readiness for school opening in September. Upon reflection on the 1969 - '70 school year, it seems to me there has been a major emphasis on communication. Several attempts to increase communication between faculty and students were undertaken. Principal - student seminars, student - faculty committee meetings and closer liaison with student councils all have proven worthwhile in giving students an opportunity to express their opinions. Student opinions have been very useful in helping to shape policy decisions. All these efforts have resulted in better communication, better understanding and an improved atmosphere in the school. The 1969-'70 school year can also be known as one of numerous successes for Myers School. Our achievements - athletic, academic, social, musical and dramatic have been quite outstanding. We are looking forward to even greater accomplishments next year. Best wishes for success go to all the graduates as they leave Myers School to further their education or to find their place in the world of work. Sincerely J. L. George, B. Ed. Principal James George Principal Frank Semaka Vice-Principal Rell Francis Vice-Principal Arthur Anderson Business Education Rex Anderson Science J.C. Bailey Industrial Arts Donald Baldwin Mathematics Gladys Barrie Science Ronald Beck Science Iris Benson Business Education Dora Brown Art Charles Burke Business Education Laurie Chomany Social Studies William Duffee English Frances Dogterom English Margaret Enns English Donald Ferguson Social Studies Milton Iverson Music Herbert Johnson English Lyle Keister Mathematics Elaine Kiester Home Economics Roy Krahn Librarian John Linka English Peter Lenz Social Studies Eldon Litchfield Social Studies Dale Lusk Science Thomas Miller Business Education William Morrison English Ronald Murphy French David Nelson Physical Education Nadiene Neilson Social Studies William Paranuik Mathematics Lenoir Rolfson English Nancy Schatz Physical Education Rex Schneider Industrial Arts Caroline Robinson Home Economics Raymond Sheen Councilor Georgina Smith Librarian Paul Stevenson Science Ardwyn Stonehocker Industrial Arts Frank Sudol Science Mirian Thompson Home Economics Anne Walker Music Charles Wallace Social Studies John Wallace English Francis Wilson Mathematics Rodney Zaugg Industrial Arts Dorothy Holtman SECRETARIES Carolyn Zaugg Jean Stone Lynnett Iverson CUSTODIANS LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Tufts, Mr. DeGroot, Mr. Jones, Mr. Bullock. VICE-PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE This year's graduating class, like many another, is going into a very troubled world. Humanity is threatened by such a variety of dangers as pol­lution, over-population, poverty, inflation, racial strife, huge stock­piles of atomic armaments and the rapidly increasing use of drugs. The Prophet of doom doesn't have far to look for ammunition! Some observers of the world scene believe civilization is in danger of extinction. Even worse than the physical threat is the spiritual deterioration. Despondency, loss of faith, and hope seem to pervade the human race. What can the high school graduate going out into the world do to combat this oppres­sive gloom and pessimism and restrain the destructive trends. Firstly, we must realize our obligations to strive and struggle against moral and spiritual decay. The daily practice of kindness, charity, forbearance and brotherly love will do much to dispel the treat of strife on the individual, national and international scale. Are not the above mentioned virtues most conducive to personal happiness and peace of mind? In the pursuit of wealth and security many of us have failed to develop an ingrained honesty, humility and general integrity. This lack in today's adults is the source of sharp criticism from our youth who attribute the ills of the world to it. However, is the coming generation prepared to rectify the situation? Is it ready and willing to make the sacrifice of personal comfort and well-being that people near and far may also enjoy our high standard of living? Are we prepared to accept people of other races into the intimacy of our love and friendship? Christian virtue has been preached for centuries but has never been given a fair trial in wide-spread practice. In the words of the immortal Mammy Yokum - "Goodness is better than evil because it's nicer." The new morality of the present generation could well be fashioned from a more sincere form of the old, rather than a complete rejection of the latter. The young people of today are bitter about the ills and woes that they have inherited from previous generations. Will bitterness, protest marches, violences, sit-ins and animosity cure these faults? I submit that a thoughtful examination of all the accomplishments and sacrifices of today's parents would open the eyes of many of our youth. Is any useful pur­pose served by the enormous generation gap that seems to exist today? A spirit of understanding, friendship, and co­operation between the youth of today and its elders would be a good base to build the better new world we all pray for so fervently! World problems, such as pollution, over-population and inflation, require strenuous, concerted planning programs. Good intentions in this area are useless without some extensive analytical thinking and implementation of this sound think­ing. Although these problems seem overwhelming, modern computer techniques and know-how should be equal to the task. If man is to undertake the management of outer-space, he should first put this confused and troubled old planet in order! Frank Semaka GRADS ’70 MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES REVA PLATT GUEST SPEAKER HON. RAY SPEAKER MEMORIES OF GRAD SEXTET AULD LANG SYNE GRAND PRECESSIONAL MR. GEORGE GRAD ’70 PRECESSIONAL FIRST GRADUATE - F. WEWREKA Esther Abell Cameron Anderson Helen Andruschak Monica Anton Timothy Arnett Deitra Bennett Norma Born Heather Boyle Beverly Browning Drew Bullock Wendy Chin Wendy Clements Judy Collett Brian Conrad Perry Conrad Dale Erickson Tommy Erickson Bonnie Evanson Kent Evanson Aleitta Fedor Debra Ferguson Kim Francis Leslee Francis Margaret Friesen Susan Furukawa Brian Goodfellow Gladys Gough Donna Grieser Linda Hall Valerie Hansen Blake Harris Melissa Harris Gay Hedley Edward Henley Brian Holthe Brian Horrocks Ken Ikebuchi Bruce Ingram DeRay Jensen Garth Jensen Ladene Jensen Lynn Johnson Amy Kadoyama Susie Kalma Ronald Kerkhoff Craig Kinniburgh Ronald Kinniburgh Joe Kuberko Barbara Layton Betty Layton Wendy Layton Lorraine Ledgerwood Sandra Leeks Valerie LeRoy Bryce Martin Ranatha Mazereeuw Cheryl McKay Randy McPhee Janet Megyes Bill Nagy Connie Noble Darlene Perini Robert Peters Pamela Peterson Vernon Peterson Douglas Pollard Marilyn Price Richard Price William Reamsbottom Maureen Renner Sharon Reti Elizabeth Roe Richard Roe Randy Russell Melvin Sameshima Alex Schaafsma Dianne Shockey Valerie Shockey Deborah Stimson Harvey Tanaka Darlene Taylor Joanne Tychon Edwin Valgardson Rick Vik Linda Walker Fred Werewka Gordon West Debra Wilde Linda Workman Regina Wall POST GRADUATES Kenneth Stokke John Bell Roberta Jesperson Randy Leuher Heather Odland Gary Tanaka UNDERGRADS Janis Anderson Randy Beigler Bill Browning Cheryl Cannady Dale Coombs Priscilla Hammer Darryl Hill Ronald Kerner Tom Lewis Donald Matsuda Betty Reamsbottom Bill Russell Pearl Span Henry Weibe Allan Williams John Winkler BEST ALL AROUND: LYNN and GLADYS BEST SENSE OF HUMOR: MEL and LADENE Doug Allen Marvin Anderson Shirley Anderson Marge Andres Sharon Archer Larry Austin Betty Avery Debra Bareham John Bareham Rhea Baroldi Alzo Bekkering Randy Bell Rodney Bennett Garry Bettcher Judy Bigelow Tom Birch Fred Bodnar Judy Brezovski Douglas Broadfoot Norman Brown Janet Christensen Bruce Clements Marcia Cobler Lawrence Craddock Mervin Cradduck Lynn Danforth Slavko Djani Vera Djani Jerry Doell Karen Easthope Sandra Easthope Cynette Engleson Regg Engleson Leif Erickson Eric Evanson Mary Fehr Brenda Ferguson Joey Fong Sharon Friesen Robert George Sherry Goertzen Barry Grant Barbara Grieser Keith Hacking Jerry Hall Cameron Hamman James Hansen Terry Harding LeeAnn Harris Renee Harris Lana Hart Dixie Hass Shauna Herringer Michael Holland DeWayne Holman Joe How Fred Hurdman Kerry Ishida Vicki Iverson Carol Jansen Barbara Jensen Cameron Jensen Dianne Jensen Derek Jensen Rachel How John Jensen Lissa Joblonkay Cheryl Johnson Linda Jones Elsie Kalma Sharlene Karren Henry Kempe David Kerkoff Kerry Kiester Bill Kinneburgh Jack Kinniburgh Norman Krahn Robert Kunimoto Bonnie Lagran Robert Laing Danny Langhofer Randy Leavitt Gary LeBlanc Ardyth Litchfield Gordon Loree Gail Lowry Edward Malinsky Marvin Marose Sharon McCulloch Kenneth McKay Gary McLeod Brenda Meyer Daryl Mikalson Sandra Mitchell Brenda Moorey Fred Mueller Darvin Nikoleychuk Joy Ohashi Jerry Paterson Rodney Pauls Shannon Peever Jody Peterson Randy Peterson Randy Perry Reva Platt Lynnda Pollard Mae Quong Larry Rodwell Sheron Rombough Charles Russell Henry Schaafsma Karenne Selk Connie Smith Jim Tatoosh George Thiessen Brian Tschritter Willie Tschritter Terry Uyeda Richard Valgardson John Walker Kathy Wedel Doug West Ivan Wiebe Stanley Wiebe Agnes Williams Keith Williams Fern Willis Denise Wood Derrich Wright David Zacharias Robert Zelenka Iio Anderson Lourne Anderson Wi lliam Anderson Larry Astalos Roy Beckman Marion Bareman Alice Bekkering Rosalind Bell Tracy Birch Ronald Bissett Wendy Bodie Hessell Boersma Gay Bourassa Cheryl Bowman Eric Bowman Phyllis Braaksma Klaus Brenner Monica Brenner Bill Brezovski Robert Carswell Joanne Colleaux Barry Daisley Ben Derksen David Derksen Bill Divins Tim Dogterom Valerie Duerden Tony Earl Stephen Edwards Bronwyn Ellingson Dale Engelson James Enman Lorna Evanson Coralee Fabbri Phyllis Fallon Henry Fehr Rodney Flexhaug Jadine Fong James Fong Pamela Foulkes Gary Garner Bill Gibbings Rodney Gough Jerry Gow Ryan Grigor Monte Groft Kim Hall Jerry Halma Cynthia Hansen Metta Jo Harding David Harris Diane Harris Heather Harris Gordon Henley Derek Hill Linda Holman Verna Howells Cam Humphries Terry Hunt Robert Hurdman Sherris Ingram Richard Jansen Audrey Jacque Trevor Jenkins Judith Jensen Kathy Jensen Kenneth Jensen Kent Jensen Bruce Jespersen Randy Jespersen Craig Johnson Jay Johnson Martin Johnson Marquis Johnson Donna Jonas Fern Kano Brian Karras Wilma Kempe Danny Kerkhoff Kenneth Kerkhoff Connie Kinniburgh Heather Kinniburgh Laurie Kinniburgh Jacquline Kliem Reginald Klics Elizabeth Kren Susan Kren Dennis Kunimoto Wayne Lagran Diane Last David Litchfield Rhonda Littletent Kent Lowry Cheryl Luehr Peter Madsen Sherry Malinsky Marion Marose Dean Maruyama Gloria Marose Margaret Mazerceuw Robert McCoy Joyce McKay Terry McLeod Kenneth McLaughlin Kathy McQuarrie Brian Meisner James Moyor Randy Nielsen Bob Noble Margaret Osborne Hetty Oudman Mae O'Watch William Parks Marilynne Pauls Irene Pelesky Joyce Peters Richard Platt Afton Porter Pat Putici Sheila Redel Leslie Reti Shirley Rodwell Shannon Rodwell Keith Santoni Michael Saunders Ben Schmidt Brad Schmidt Cheryl Scramstad Karen Setaguchi Parry Shockey John Sinclair Audrey Smith Robert Smith Donald Snell Linda Sorgard Susan Stimson Craig Stone Alan Tanaka Martha Urano Karyle Valgardson Sherman Valgardson Dale Waddle Renate Wall Daniel Weippert Beverly West Peter Wiebe Mona Wilde Brian Windrum Marilyn Winkler Christine Wolsey James Zelenka Peter Zuidhof FOREVER GRATEFUL At this time I would like to send my deepest appreciation and thanks to the following: The Editor of the Fort Benton Yearbook for the pictures and their co-operation. To Mr. Sudol, Brian Meisner, and the school photographer for all their pictures. Without these three the yearbook would not be completed. Also to any others who have contributed pictures, Leslie Higa and Dennis Kunimoto only to mention a few. Mentioning pictures I would like to thank George Meyer of the Taber Times for his co-operation and pictures. To the Taber Business Merchants for their sponsorship in putting out this yearbook. We are very thankful for their patronage. To Mr. George and all the teachers who put up with class interruptions and helped all to the best of their ability. A special thanks to our yearbook advisor, Mr. Paranuik, who helped the staff get over its roughest problems. I really would not have been able to succeed in fulfilling my position if it hadn't been for his encouragement, his ideas and his talents in keeping cheerful even with heavy deadlines to meet. An extra special thanks to the yearbook staff who spent nights at the school to meet a deadline. Thanks greatly. Also to Jim Ackerman and Adele Bonetti (St. Mary's Editor) for their co-operation. My deepest thanks and sympathy to the Night Watchman who still hasn't figured out if we really are working or what. Finally to Mr. Haberland and Mr. Cy Brown of Inter-Collegiate Press for their helpful hints and their co-operation. To each of these and everyone thanks for a wonderful year. I really enjoyed working as editor of Dawn 70. To everyone best wishes in their future endeavors. Thanks for everything, Ami KadoyamaVICE-PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE DEMOCRACY: as it has been established in our society with its rules and regulations; is based upon Judo-Christian values and principles. If this society is considered "good" then its rules and values need not and should not be changed or lowered for the small percentage, about two percent, who do not wish to adhere to them or behave accordingly. Why should the two or even five percent of the population impose their standards or lack of standards upon the rest of the people. In society at large, we hear of so many demonstrations and riots by people who object to the establish­ment and want things changed for their accomodation and wish to impose their way upon the vast majority. If there are matters which need changing let us change them in a manner which is based upon democratic methods rather than upon chaos and destruction, with unruly demonstration. Some modern day agitators have declared that they believe it matters not how the goal is achieved, that it's all right if there is a lot of destruction and vandalism done by the protestors just as long as their demands are heard and they get their way. This is wrong; this is not democracy. Nothing really worth while was ever achieved without honest hard work. It is the hope and aim of the school to instil the values of honesty, integrity, and good work habits so that students may become industrious and useful citizens of a democratic society. Rell G. Francis Kathy Armstrong Tom Barca Sheila Boyle Bernadette Craddock Richard Cseke David George Joan Gillespie Darlene Graham Charlene Hanzel Karen Haynes Deborah Hedley Laurie Hill Danny Hull Gary Kaga John Loree Richard Marose Wanda McCulloch Roger Mueller Tod Oddie Donald Peard Elaine Peterson Ronald Peterson Maureen Peever Dan Reamsbottom Michael Sakatch Robert Shaw Stella Shortt Dean Waddle David Wilson John Weippert Eva Benjamin Harold Addy Laura Anderson Jim Beckman Rodney Coombs Gene Dethlefsen Sandra Dogterom Lori Easthope Jeannie Ferguson Wendy Gardner Larry Hammer Ronald Higa Stephani Holland Craig Jensen Bonna Jensen Janell Jensen Padjett Jensen David Kiester Richard Laing Jackie Miyoshiro John Molnar Wayne Nalder Terry Rerson Chris Power Vaughn Smith Susan Snell Harold Tschritter Margaret Turin Lori Valgardson Annie Wall David Williams Tim Petro Kristine Ackerman Anne Broadfoot Darrell Christensen Verna Christensen Arlene Conrad Kim Dougan Stephen Evanson Richard Ferguson Sandra Francis Debbie Fretts Dianne Gardner Leslie Higa Bernadette Jensen Brian Jensen Cathy Jensen Teresa Jules Debra Koznick Roddy MacKenzie Ray Matsuda Linda McCartee Patricia Odland Jack Parks Sheryl Pauls Allen Pommen Wendy Price Bonnie Smith Sheila Valgardson Dwight Wall Carol Lynn West Casey Westerhoud Greg Addy Kendon Bennett Celia Carlsen Ken Cobler Ian Cole Donald Doell Donald Grieser Roxy Hirsche Gale Holstein Daryl Jensen Kim Jansen David Kurio Debbie Lazaruk John Lemisko Robin Leigh LeRon Litchfield Claus Madsen Rodney Maruyama Elwood Mikalson Cathy Poullas Sheila Rombough Karen Schmidt Richard Shield Linda Smith Rudi Tschritter Helen Vanderwall Clinton Valgardson Pat Valgardson Philip Van Cleave Jennie Yakubowski Rock Appleton David Andres Angeline Bekkering Jim Bettcher Donald Carlson Eddy Cichy Brian Christensen Ardith Crawford Richard Fiedler Kary Filgas Jim Gillespie Reg Jensen Eugene Jespersen Leslie Johnson Susan McKay Greg Pollard Robert Tomiyama Debbie Rakos Guy Steinborn Lenny Vik Diane Walker Elizabeth Wiebe Mark Workman Helen Yee Brenda Jones Blair Kaga Sandra Kerkhoff Ronald Last Ronald LeBlanc W.R. MYER’S BAND AT MOOSE JAW Lena Andres Brenda Bissett Dennis Carlson Gary Ensign Ray Gardner Cathy Gustum Philip Harding Marold Jensen Donna Joblonkay Chiyo Kadoyama Richard Kaga George Karras Edward Matsuda Coreen McKean Jerry Megyes Dianne Mereski Jennifer Parker Donald Renner William Sanderson Jim Sheck Audrey Steinhorn Marlene Waddle Peter Weippert Janet Wiebe Mildred Archer Faye Bowman Connie Brezovski Brenda Cradduck Donna Engleson Marlene Fekete Shari Goruk Jane Hall Noreen Henley Wendy Jesperson Debra Jonas Debra Kaga Vivian Kaga Kim Lagran Darrell Marose Diane McCartee Lorraine Ohashi Debbie Power Brent Renner Brian Sekura Frank Shortt Peggy Taniguchi Brian Thomas Mary Weippert Jeannie Werewka Darcy Wills Claudette Abell Kim Bourassa Darrel Brown Stanley Christensen David Collett Billy Dick Brenda Fabbri Kathryn Francis Ketha Harris Sheila Hedley Joanne Hunt Richelle Humphries Daniel Johnson Tom Kinniburgh Steve Lemisko Bill Lindsay Penny Maier Stacey Marriott Dawn McKay Yvonne Meisner David Mereski Alan Noble Patty Peterson Greg Rolke Bonna Schmidt Jolayne Toth Patty Armstrong Peter Cunningham Alvin Doell Debra Donick Dennis Evanson Bruce Francis Susan Gough Hugh Harding Shelly Holman Sheila Hudson Jack Jensen Karen Jensen Debbie Jules Lori Kiester Douglas Liang Leona Metz Diane Nalder Brenda Noble Douglas Perini Riley Pickett David Pommen Gerry Santoni Kathy Sarawatari Joan West Moana Williams Fred Zelenka Veneta Anderson Anthony Baptiste Margaret Conrad Philip Cradduck Norman Engwer David Fong Kent Francis Joann