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W. R. Myers High School 1981
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 1980-1981)pdfDAWN 1981
W. R. Myers High School
Taber, Alber+a
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Just Ordinary People
Top, left to right: Arild Larsen and Blair
Layton work out a math problem. Cheryl
Kirkvoid smiles for the camera. In the IMC,
Lana Rogers anxiously waits for the copier to
stop. Bottom, left to right: Reg Hill and Ron
Metz are thoroughly engrossed in a book.
Jim Hendricks takes a big drink after a hard
morning's work. Melody Flett tries to decide
what she should do next.
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3
4
Doing Ordinary
Things...
Opposite page, clockwise from the top:
Bryan Clements looks intently at the camera.
Dave Campbell shows off his new glasses.
Gary Fitch looks thrilled at the prospect of
having his picture taken. Candis Johnson and
her "looking over the shoulder pose." Todd
Ginther concentrates on eating his
hamburger.
This page, clockwise from the top: Troy
Anderson, looking like someone just told him
he ate a grasshopper. Brent Powell, Tony
Csabay and Blair Powell sit around in the
cafeteria. What are Tracy Kanamata and
Dave Saruwatari doing? Keith Edwards looks
a little suspicious, doesn't he? Typist Bev
Brewin hard at work.
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Sweetheart Queen
Left to right: Bambi and escort Brian
Schneider dance the night away. Princess
Belinda Pederson smiles for the camera. The
Sweetheart Queen and her princesses. 1981
Sweetheart Queen Bambi Chiles. Princess
Tracey Barany.
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February 14 was a memorable
day for Bambi Chiles. On that day,
at the Junior High Sweetheart Prom,
she was chosen as the Sweetheart
Queen for 1981. Chosen as her
princesses were Belinda Pederson
and Tracey Barany.
Left to right, top: Shawna Harris, Holly
Robinson and Joann Valgardson. Middle:
Alana Hull — One punk person. Mr. Wallace
— Would you believe 36 —26 — 36?
(That's metric of course!) Casey Carlson —
Just hanging around. Janet Meyer — Miss
Punk 1880. Bottom: Loren Keister — Would
you believe twins? Anita Woodford — Love
that hair! Jo Ann Boyko — You think your
dandruff's bad! Scott Noble — What a drag!
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Punk Day
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Left to right, top: Mr. Laycock takes a swing
at the Demolition Derby. Wayne Gretzky, eat
your heart out — Bummer! Michelle
Mikalson — "My blowdryer's gone hairwire!"
Sharon Hamilton and Virginia Meyer
— What a pair of beauties. Judy Miyashiro
— "Beats the office phone!" Earl Mills and
Dave Saruwatari — "You’ve done it again
Foster Grant."
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Senior
High
Activities
Senior High activities this year included
Punk Day and the third annual Green Friday.
Punk Day was held on October 10 and with
many students dressing up in the latest
"punk styles." Mr. Wallace was named "Mr.
Punk" and Janet Meyer "Miss Punk." They
received bright orange guitars as their prizes.
Michele Flett, Michelle Mikalson, Glenda
Christensen and Scott Noble also received
awards (oversized cardboard razor blades)
tor their costumes. Also, the Key Club held a
demolition derby at noon hour where all
students could take out their frustrations by
smashing up an old car.
The annual P.O.O.P. contest (Pig Out On
Pies) was held again on Green Friday. After
much eating (and throwing) of the pies, Gary
Allred was declared the winner. He was
presented with a trophy and T-shirt for his efforts.
This year's contest was a little different
from past years. For the first time, a girl
(Shantelle Kirkvoid) entered the contest.
After the pie eating contest, a car stuffing
contest was held with the girls against the
boys. This year, it ended up in a tie — both
girls and boys managed to stuff 31 bodies into
the car.
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Jr. High Activities
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Jr. High activities this year included
things from marshmallow-eating
contests to toilet paper rolling contests
to tug of wars. Assemblies
were held where skits, songs and
games were played. Day events
such as "hat day" and "tie day"
were also held and enjoyed by all
who participated.
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For the second year, Myers students were asked
for their thoughts and opinions on various topics.
One thing which became evident from this poll was
that Myers students do not think alike. Over 60
movie titles, 45 T.V. shows, 70 songs and 80
celebrities were named in their various categories.
It was also noticed that many of the favorites
from last year were not included in this year's
favorites — a sign of the fast changing times we
live in.
Here are the results — see how your opinions
and favorites rank with those of the "average"
Myers student.
World War III
When do you think World War III will occur?
Jr. High
a) 5 years — 16%
b) 10 years — 31%
c) 25 years — 29%
d) never — 24%
Sr. High
a) 5 years — 24%
b) 10 years — 30%
c) 25 years — 30%
d) never — 16%
Senior High
1. M.A.S.H.
4. Dallas
8. Hart to Hart
9. Soap
10. Welcome Back Kotter
Movies
Junior High
2. 9 to 5
3. Smokey and the Bandit
4. Little Darlings
5. Airplane
Xanadu
7. Blue Lagoon
8. Cheech and Chong
9. Every Which Way You Can
The Muppet Movie
Private Benjamin
Sooner or Later
Up the Academy
Junior High
I. Dukes of Hazzard
2. M.A.S.H.
3. Dallas
4. BJ. arid the Bear
5. Different Strokes
6. That's Incredible!
7. Facts of Life
Flamingo Road
Magnum P.l.
Senior High
1. Stir Crazy
2. 9 to 5
3. Every Which Way You Can
4. Airplane
Caddyshack
6. Xanadu
7. Used Cars
Cheech and Chongs Next Movie
"10"
10. The Empire Strikes Back
Does God Exist? Suicide?
Jr. High
Yes — 86%
No — 7%
Sometimes -
9r. High
Yes — 77%
No — 9%
Sometimes — 14%
Senior High
Have you ever considered committing suicide?
Yes — 40% No — 60%
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Pastimes
Recording Artists
Senior High
1. Prism
2. Air Supply
3. Loverboy
4. E.L.O. (Electric Light Orchestra)
5. Queen
6. ABBA
7. Trooper
8. Eagles
9. Wayion Jennings
Kenny Rogers
Kool & the Gang
The Cars
The Monks
Blondie
Junior High
I. ABBA
2. Air Supply
3. Blondie
4. Prism
Queen
G. R.E.O. Speedwagon
7. Beach Boys
E.L.O.
Jr. High 9r. High
1. John Schneider
2. Olivia Newton John
3. Rad Dally
Greg Evigan
Elvis Presley
6. Loni Anderson
Scott Baio
Bo Derek
Erik Estrada
Miss Piggy
1. Wayne Gretzky
2. Cheryl Ladd
Loni Anderson
4. Bo Derek
5. John Schneider
Burt Reynolds
7. Clint Eastwood
Victoria Principal
9. Tanya Roberts
Catherine Bach
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Jr. High
1. Sports
2. Watching T.V.
3. Opposite Sex
4. Music
Crafts
Partying
9r. High
1. Sports
2. Partying
3. Opposite Sex
4. Cruising
5. Reading
Favorite Songs
Senior High
1. Another One Bites the Dust
Turn Me Loose
3. Every Woman in the World
4. Celebration
Cow Patty
G. Keep on Loving You
7. The Tide is High
8. All Out of Love
9. Babe
10. Woman
Wasn't that a Party?
Drugs in My Pocket
Junior High
1. Another One Bites the Dust
2. I Love a Rainy Night
Shut up Your Face
4. All Out of Love
5. Celebration
G. Wasn't That a Party?
7. Every Woman in the World
Time is Time
The Tide is High
10. Babe
Heart of Glass
Keep on Loving You
9 to 5
Smoking?
Jr. High Sr. High
Yes — 10%
No — 70%
Occasionally — 20%
Yes — 20%
No — 6G%
Occasionally — 14%
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W. R. Myers 1981 graduates: Left to right, back row: Blair Layton, Roland Ikebuchi, Greg Tolley, Murray Gardner, Robert Wiebe, Brad Edwards, Arild Larsen, Ron Lloyd, Allen Fuller, Alan
Jensen, Mark Stoddart. 6th row: Loren Keister, Dennis Fujimagari, David Campbell, Patty Head, Marsha Collett, Lori Hirsche, Susan Harder, Lorie McLaughlin, Pam Kessler, Rose Rempel,
Robert Harding. 5th row: Michael Lukacs, Brenda Westerhoud, Marianne Fielder, Linda Osbourne, Cathy Sangster, Elaine Raiwet, Pam Martens, Michelle Fritz, Leni Ginther, Michelle Harding,
Denise Haynes, Derek Brewin. 4th row: Jennifer Harris, Valerie Lawson, Michelle Flett, Renea Dersch, Anita Woodford, Sharee Smith, Susan Foulkes, Bonnie Lund, Sandra Debona, Kemmie
Grade Seven
Ryan Abell
Ronni Allred
Rodney Anderson
Cathy Asapace
Brent Austin
Tracy Barany
Kerri Baroldi
David Black
James Bose
Julie Bouwman
Michael Caldwell
Charles Charlton
David Chow
Sandra Chow
Tammy Cline
Kim Collett
Lawrencia Crawford
Andy Csabay
Kathy Derksen
Deanna Desabrais
Jackie Ecklund
Rebecca Eldridge
Tim Ellis
Nami Eto
Sherry Fallon
Susan Fehr
Cheryl Feldbusch
Wayne Fell
Julie Ferguson
Kevin Ferguson
Carolyn Garner
Donald Genert
Deanna Girouard
Dennis Gross
Glen Hamvas
Susan Hashizume
Colin Haynes
Gordon Heffelfinger
March Henry
Glenn Holman
Dennis How
Kelli Isralson
Sponsored by:
BAKER AND FITCH TIRE LTD.
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Cam Jensen
Rhonda Jensen
Twila Jensen
Michael Just
Tracey Karaki
Robert Kinniburgh
Kevin Klassen
Jim Kleiner
Margie Krahn
Steven Lehmann
Kandis Litchfield
Kathy Littletent
Kim Lucas
Troy Lukacs
Corby Lund
Laura Mahingen
Randy Marose
Shelley Marsh
John Martens
Tina Martens
Gordon McCracken
Larry Metz
Brad Mikalson
Susan Montean
Dean Morrison
Steven Mudri
Robert Nagata
Donald Oevering
Greg Pahl
Linda Parker
Mary Peters
Stacy Peterson
Sheila Pierson
Pam Radcliffe
Brian Rainey
Kevin Rash
Sponsored by:
SUNSHINE STREE1
Shelley Renner
Jeff Remple
Alan Reti
Jacquie Ripley
Richard Robinson
Paul Sandhu
Brian Schneider
Murray Schneider
Robin Singh
Darrin Smathers
Kirk Sorri
Wayne Sleeves
Darren Stolk
Tom Tilleman
Phillip Turcato
Paul Turtle
Neil Urano
Karen VanderWal
Ernie Varga
Robert Varty
Linda Wagner
Mark Wallace
Donna Weiss
Sheri Whittaker
Marilou Wiebe
Dwayne Wills
Angela Witwer
Robert Young
Georgia Zsednai
No Pictures: Heath Allred, Elaine Assoon, Bernard Awasis, Gary Awasis, Luke Girouard, Elaine Gobel, Lorne
Harder, Onie Herron, Marilin Hueston, Bobbie Hughes, Kelly Peters, Helen Seibel, April St. Clair.
RESTAURANT
TABER
Thanks for your patronage
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Grade Eight
Barbara Aloerdice
Tania Allen
Dixie Baceda
Darrel Bennett
Darren Bennett
Reynold Bergen
Bonnie Braun
Kathaleen Brewin
Neil Brewin
Melanie Bullock
Deedee Callan
Dean Campbell
Sheila Campbell
Susan Cherneski
Bambi Chiles
Edmond Chow
Darren Crockford
Tony Coulson
Scott Davidson
Oralee Dow
Michelle Dunsmore
RIVERS ELECTRIC (TABER) CO. LTD
— Commercial, Industrial, Oilfield, Farms and Residential Wiring
— Electrical Irrigation Systems
6007 — 54th Ave. P.O. Box 1919 Taber, Alberta
Phone:223-4522
Tracey Eckland
Tammy Endo
Brian Fabbri
Brenda Feldbusch
Linda Fielder
Grant Fitch
Rhonda Fletcher
Dawn Franz
Trent Fritz
Sheila Fujimagari
Patty Hansen
Fiona Harding
Beverly Harper
Leonard Haynes
Debbie Hendricks
Rod Higa
Blake Hill
Jim Hill
Brenda Holman
Janene Holtman
Wayne Hood
Valerie How
Elaine Ikebuchi
Debbie Ikeda
Ron Jacobson
Kelly James
Tammy Jensen
Tom Jensen
Lesley Jury
Tim Krahn
CHINOOK GARDENS RESTAURANT
Specializing in Chinese Cuisine
Licensed dining room, banquet facilities, take out service
Phone: 223-2623 Taber, Alberta
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Leif Larsen
Curtis Lawlor
Robert Layton
Larry Leach
Todd Lund
Myrna Lusk
Andy MacNamara
Annie Martens
Brett Martin
Melonie McCarty
Twyla McPhee
Mark Miyaraga
Michael Moore
Scott Morrison
Jane Nicholson
George Palin
Paw Pedersen
Susan Peters
Colin Phillips
Wade Pickerall
Rita Raca
Linda Radke
Myrna Robinson
Lynne Roth
Jenny Russell
Randy Schmitz
Renae Shaw
Jody Slavik
Debbie Smith
Diane Stolk
Debbie Tkaczyk
Chuck Urano
Leonard Vanderwal
Susanne Vibholm
Craig Vik
Darrell Visser
Eddy Warbrick
Lee Weippert
Bill Wenbourne
Joanne Weibe
Angela Williams
No Pictures: Scott Allen, Kevin Arndt, Shane Bigelow, Robert Bose, Jean Boyko, Bradley Firth, Michael Harding,
Ken Herron, Katherine Houston, Kevin James, Darby Leth, Derrick Maruyama, Jeff Parker, Stacey Paun, Darren
Plet+I, James Plettl, Michael Seibel, Dec Sharp, Tony Stillinger, Debbie Weibe
ANDERSON’S CLOTHING
Phone: 223-2141
“For young men and those who think they’re young.”
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Allan Austin
Richard Austin
Kelly Barany
Linneite Bossert
Jack Brewin
Kevin Cho
Allen Chow
Paul Chow
Lynn Christensen
Lonette Cline
Sherry Collett
Audrey Danforth
Jocelyn Derksen
Carol Desabrais
Frank Donkerbroek
Rhonda Dyck
Byron Egeland
Darcy Endo
Cindy Esmay
Todd Fallon
Shelley Fehr
Bruce Fletcher
Tracey Flood
Michelle Fong
Albert Friesen
Allan Friesen
Susan Genert
Holly Hieb
Brad Hill
Mark Hirsh
Debbie Holman
Pauline Hooge
Jody Hueston
Brenda Ikebuchi
Brent Jensen
Carolyn Jensen
The First Canadian Bank
Bank of Montreal
5125 — 48th Avenue Taber, Alberta
Chris Jensen
Mogens Just
Louise Kaga
Kim Karaki
Monica Kern
Pat Kichler
Deedra Kirkvoid
Kenten Klics
Trond Larsen
Linda Layton
Rhonda Layton
Sharia Lloyd
Rhonda Lomas
Eva Martens
Hollis Miyanaga
Brent Morrison
Linda Mudri
Renee Pahl
Susan Palin
Heather Paterson
Belinda Pederson
Beth Petrie
Leanne Pierson
Lori Purvis
Don Raiwet
Lori Ripley
Kelly Roberts
Shari Rombough
Catherine Russel
Lori Sameshima
Kevin Sassa
Darren Sawada
Lori Schmidt
Karen Schneider
Tyron Semaka
Cam Shield
Cindy Shukin
Kevin Sorri
Shirley Stolk
NEW WAY IRRIGATION
P.O. Box 1889 Taber, Alberta
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Jim Thompson
Mike Thompson
Danny Tkaczyk
Patty Tomiyama
Cathy Toth
Linda Tsuji
Paul Turcato
Carey Turnbull
Norman Turtle
Debbie Vanderwal
Joey VantHof
Leonard Varty
David Wall
Eddy Weippert
Reg Wilk
Daryl Wills
Rodney Wilson
No Pictures: Sylvia Awasis, Sherry Christensen, Stanley Fehr, Kristine Gobel, Connie Gow, Wes Lawson,
Cameron Peterson, Richard Rempel.
TABER TRANSPORT LIMITED
Box 69 Taber, Alberta TOK — 2GO
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Grade Ten
Leonard Astalos
Jackie Bergen
Wilfred Bouwman
JoAnn Boyko
Mark Brewin
Audrey Bullock
Lisa Cannady
Casey Carlson
Lina Cho
Jodie Christensen
Sandra Cole
Terry Danforth
Barbara Edwards
Greg Edwards
Jeff Edwards
Lorene Edwards
Carlee Ellingson
Patty Engeland
Marissa Enns
Dick Eto C
Cathy Evanson
Sheila Evanson
Greg Fehr
Linda Fehr
Linda Fekete
Brian Feldbusch
Rhonda Ferguson
Tony Fiedler
David Fletcher
Lynn Fletcher
Mark Francis
Maria Friesen
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Byron Gilbertson
Sharon Hamilton
Dana Harris
Steven Harris
Arthur Hashizume
Arlene Haynes
Bill Haynes
Rose Head
Jim Hendricks
Connie Hieb
Lori Holman
Nancy Hoogerdijk
Ronnie Hoogerdijk
Clifford Hudson
Bonnie Ikeda
Russell Jensen
Shelley Kesler
Bernie Krahn
Derrick Krizsan
Roxanne Kurio
Rodney Langkopf
Bradley Litchfield
Miles Loewen
Wanda Lund
Kathy Maloney
Gerry Marose
Molly Mather
Michele Mikalson
Judy Miyashiro
Sylvia Mudri
Michelle Nielson
Myrna Ostercamp
Jody Parry
Lorna Pauls
Scott Paun
Jody Peleskey
Tod Pickerell
Richard Pierson
Neil Powell
Gordon Quiring
John Raca
Keith Rawleigh
BATTERIES
AUTOMART 1977
AUTOMOTIVE, INDUSTRIAL AND
FARM SUPPLIES
P.O. BOX 2286, TABER, ALBERTA, TOK 2G0
PHONE 223-3444 BEARINGS
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Terry Reamsbottom
Bari Robinson
Big Picture:
Pam Callan
Betty Roth
Ann Russell
Rod Sassa
Darlene Shaw
Amy Shimbashi
George Shimbashi
John Strugari
Michael Tams
Trevor Tomlinson
Nancy Tudor
Sharon Valgardson
Shelley VanderWal
Melanie Varty
Devany Veres
Ron Wagner
Brian Wall
Jerry West
Lisa Wilson
Derrick Witwer
Clayton Young
No pictures: Gary Allred, Allan Bodnar, Todd Boutroy, Denyse Clifton, Lori Collett, Thurzamae Graham, Bradley
Loewen, Dean Paulette, Lance Rempel, Bobby Spate, Mike St. Claire, Peggy Varga, Heather Warbrick.
CUNNINGHAM AND SHANNON LTD.
General Contractors
P.O. Box 2079 Phone:223-4477 Taber, Alberta TOK2GO
Sponsored by: THE ROYAL BANK
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James Hoogerdijk
Alana Hull
Richard Humphries
Doug Jaque
Danny Jensen
Janice Jensen
Todd Jensen
Candis Johnson
Lionel Johnson
Tammy Johnson
Calvin Jones
Lone Just
Marshall Kano
Rob Kanomata
Mardell Kern
Cheryl Kirkvoid
Sherri Lawson
Jim Lemisko
Reid Litchfield
Terri Lloyd
Danielle MacDonald
Richard Marczuk
Vai Martens
Colleen McCloy
Rob McLaughlin
Ronnie Metz
Virginia Meyer
Nancy Milliken
Earl Mills
Scott Noble
Poppy Northcott
Scott Oddie
Mark Peterson
Trevor Pickerell
Karen Plumbridge
Blair Powell
THE TABER TIMES
Phone: 223-2266
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Ron Radke
Barb Rempel
Lawrence Rempel
Brad Robinson
Holly Robinson
Lana Rogert
David Saruwatari
Janice Sasaki
Ruthanne Saunders
Jim Schmidt
Joey Schmitz
Karen Shaw
Kevin Sheen
Carol Shimbashi
Ron Smith
Judy Stolk
Gordon Tams
Sandra Thiessen
Stewart Urano
Carrie Valgardson
Kathy Valgardson
Shelly Vancleave
Dana Vanderwal
Kevin Wall ^H^^^n Mike Weber
Karen Whittaker
Kent Wiebe
Charles Winchester
Michael Witwer
Brigette Zaisor
No pictures: Brad Anderson, Bruce Bissett, Glenda Christensen, Joey Colby, Chris Coulson, Lon Ferguson, Jerry
Gardner, Ian Gillespie, Denise Harding, Tammy Haynes, Darrell Layton, Duane Leth, Candance McPhee, Gord
Montean, Cheryl Peelzer, Brent Powell, Ron Renner, Doug Rodwell, Kathy Sebastion, Ron Spate, Violet Wall,
Robert Weippert, Andy Westerhoud, Tom Williams, Ernie Vornbrock.
TABER TOWN
GO WITH THE BEST
FORGET THE REST
GO
Ssso DEALER^
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POLICE
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SHOP
and
HARDING MUSIC
AND SPORTS
TEMPO
SERVICE
ic-a-Pop, Groceries, Car
Wash, Ice
Highway #3, Taber
Phone: 223-4356
EXPLORE DEER
POWER
GREEN POWER
LTD.
BURDETT
833-3811
TABER
223-3586
BEST OF LUCK TO
THE 1981 GRADS
DARYL’S
GLASS
5510 48 Ave.
MIRRORS SUNROOFS
PLATE GLASS
WINDSHIELDS
THERMOPANES
(Res) 223-9104 (Bus) 223-3833
DIAMOND’S
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Packers and Shippers of
Potatoes and Vegetables
“Quality is our motto.’’
Phone: 223-3734
TABER
SUPERMARKET
Taber, Alberta
Phone: 223-3663
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Directors
Picture
Not
Available
Kay Houston
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Jeanne Westwood Francis Wilson
No Pictures:
Rex Anderson
Laurie Chomany
Elaine Rawleigh
Joan Smith Secretaries
MARK BIRCH
Petroleums
Bulk fuel and Oils
Phone: 223-2421
Taber, Alberta
TABER SHELL
Self Serve
Claire Birch, Manager
Phone: 223-3988
Taber, Alberta
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Executive
Producers
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
The Yearbook Committee has
again conducted a very successful
advertising campaign, and with
strong community support, has
raised about $2,000. This kind of
concerted effort substantially
reduces the cost of yearbooks for
our students. The committee and
their advisor are commended for
another fine quality production.
Several developments this past
year have resulted in more satisfactory
operations. Our school I.M.C.
and library have become a centralized
service unit (although not in a
central location); the guidance
counsellor is now located in the
main office area: the kindergarten
class has moved into a section of
the home ec. wing: the pre-voc
class has expanded with the addition
of a half-time teacher and
"new" facilities: and the Divisional
I.M.C. has transferred to our electronics
room.
A major part of the school year
went by before a decision was
made by the Board regarding our
program for ensuing years — a
decision reached after considerable
discussion and controversy.
Revised procedures for handling
absentees and lates have had a very
positive effect in improving student
attendance and reducing class
disruptions — creating a better environment
for teaching and
learning.
We continue to anticipate the
upgrading of our cafeteria, and
sympathize with the proprietors
who have struggled to provide effective
service despite relatively
primitive conditions.
Best wishes to students and staff
for a successful year.
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Sr. High Vice-principal: Mr. Don Ferguson
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STUNT MEN
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Jr. High
Volleyball
The Jr. High girls volleyball teams
didn't have a very successful year.
Unfortunately, they were on the
losing end for many of their games.
But, they are looking forward to
next year which they feel will be
more successful.
Grade 7 and 8 girls' team, left to right, back row: Suzanne Vibholm, Sheila Fujimagari, Twyla B
McPhee, Kathleen Brewin, Melanie Bullock, Myrna Robinson, Janene Holtman, Tania Allen. Sit- h
ting: Lori Rempley, Coach Tim Rollingson, Sherry Christensen. C
Girls' grade 9 team. Left to right, back row:
Lori Sameshima, Renee Pahl, Carol
Desabrais, Rhonda Layton, Pauline Hooge,
Brenda Ikebuchi, Heather Paterson, Sherry
Christensen, Connie Gow, Lori Rempley,
Coach Tim Rollingson.
Sponsored by: DR. N. S. (STU) BOYLE OPTOMETRIST
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Unfortunately, the Jr. High boys
volleyball teams were unsuccessful
this year, losing more games than
they won. However, signs of improvement
are evident for next
year's team.
Boys’ Grade 7 and 8 team, Left to right, back row: Coach Craig Schwesinger. Middle row: Jeff Parker,
Mark Miyanaga, Blake Hill, Rod Higa, Michael Harding, Robert Layton, Leonard Vanderwall. Kneeling:
Collin Haynes, David Chow.
Boys' Grade 9 team, Left to right: Lynn
Christensen, Joe Vanthoff, Kelly Roberts,
Cam Sheild, Jeff Parker, Brad Hill, Kevin
Sassa. Kneeling: Coach Craig Schwesinger.
sponsored by: qddIE’S CENTRAL DRUGS Ph“ 223-2245
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Boys: Left to right, back row: Neil Powell, Dennis Fujimagari, Brad Anderson, Mike Weber, Coach Del Cleland. Middle row: Lon Ferguson, Marshall
Kano, Danny Brewin, Brad Robinson. Front row: Dick Eto, Bill Haynes.
The 1980-81 volleyball season was, for me
as a coach, the longest most wearing season
I have experienced: yet in many ways it was
extremely gratifying. As you look at the picture
above, you will notice that only 2 of the
10 players were on the 1979 Provincial
championship team. The other 8 were all new
recruits, 3 from grade 10 and 5 from grade
11. At the beginning of the year, we looked
terrible and nobody would have given a plugged
nickel to bet on our
W. R. Myers High School 2022
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 2021-2022)pdfW. R. MYERS HIGH SCHOOLPEOPLE............
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ADDRESS: 5511 54St, Taber, AB
PHONE: 403.223.2292
WEBSITE: wrmyers.horizon.ab.ca
ENROLLMENT: 338 (as of 09.01.2022)
definition: Due regard for the
feelings, wishes, rights, or
traditions of others.
As Rebels, we respect
our peers, friends,
teachers, and everyone
within our learning
environment.
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definition: The quality of being
outstanding or extremely good.
As Rebels we strive to
create and harness
excellence in our
everyday experiences.
definition: A condition in which
different elements are equal or
in the correct proportions.
As Rebels it is important
that we strive to create
(or maintain) balance in
our high school years.
Our learning experiences
should be balanced
through engagement in
the classroom and fun in
our extracurricular
activities!
definition: A vigorous or
determined attempt.
As Rebels we need to
remember that success
is dependent on effort.
Without effort, our ability
to succeed will diminish
whether it is in the
classroom or on the
court!
definition: A strong feeling of
support or allegiance.
As Rebels we must
remember loyalty means
respect toward others
and yourself. If we show
respect, we have the
power to build
trustworthy relationships.
Loyalty is essential in
creating a positive
learning environment.
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WRM STAFF
"A good education can change anyone, a good teacher can change everything."
- Unknown
MM'S MESSAGE
Looking through these photos, it reinforces what makes our school community so special.
I am grateful for all of the students and staff who actively participated in the numerous events and
activities throughout the year. We have come together to support one another and as a group,
accomplished more than any of us could have achieved on our own.
I would like to thank Mrs. Jensen and all of the students for their hard work and creativity in putting this
yearbook together.
Sincerely,
Scott Petronech
Missing Photo: Chelsea van Husen
Adam Hughes
Corey llczynski
Arica Jensen
Amber Kallen
Noel Kehler
Crystal Carver
Nicole Cooney
Quintina Halliday
Tenille Harker
Adrienne Harris
Hyrum Moriyama
Emily Noftle (psiii)
Lori Pickerell
Melissa Planger
Rene Lavoie
Tim Luchanski
Jamie Maccormack
Pam Manser
Stacy McClelland
Lisa Astalos
Kendra Berg (psiii)
Parker Bijl
Greg Bowes
Caitlyn Brugger
Lisa Sowinski
Kimberley Wasylowich
Dalziel Whipple
Rachel Price
Jessica Ressler
Madison Rumjan
(PSIII)
Maxine Schnoor
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Aspen Anderson
Jayden Angyal
Benjamin Atwood
Shaianne Barcena
Resha Belanio
Ella Blindback
Aubrey Bollozos
Taylor Brown
Jaymz Buchta
Tanis Buchta
Tanner Bullock
Rebecca Carver
Kressley Clarkson
Audrey Couch
Shaylee Debona
Aubrey Evanson
Zachary Fehr
Tyson Fettig
Jenna Frederick
Brooke Friesen
Addison Garner
Georgia Giesbrecht-Bael
Ryan Gray
Joel Hansen
Tyler Hoath
James Horsman
Carson Hughes
Adison Hutzul
Tarynn Jacobson
Deja Jeffrey
Avery Jensen
Tage Jensen
Sarah Johansen
Jaden Johnson
Sam Klaas
Kevin Kroeker
Matthew Kutanzi
Cyrha Laluna
Wyler Langhofer
Dawson Layton
Lilly Leacock
Breann Lowry
Sarah Lucas
Kyra Macdonald
Marianne Marasigan
Katarina Martens
Jayden Morris
Ashley Munshaw
Hannah Myers
Steven Pack
Rhainards Padcayan
Inigo Martinez de Albornoz Perez
Grant Petronech
Ryland Pidborochynski
Blake Rabusic
Trisha Ranara
Janelle Sace
Alayna Shimbashi
Katelynn Simmons
Keatyn Standing
Apple Stewart
Reid Swistun
Arnold Tait
Hailey Turcato
Scarlett Valgardson
Keira Virostek
Jordan Wensveen
Grady Werewka
Macey Werewka
Jolene Wurz ■
Angela Zacharias
Gavin Zielinski
Jackson Zorn ■
Missing Photos-Jordyn Funk, Avery Leavitt
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Brennan Abela
Jenna Bailey
Addyson Bennett
Shaylee Buchta
Brooklyn Bullock
Robert Burns
Lisa Camps
Emilie Capner
Avery Colby
Kayli Couch
Jett Coutts
Kyron Daisley
Vinnie Debona
Alexis Denhollander
Carson Dongworth
Tatum Duncan
Alyssa Erick
Thomas Fehr
Kali Paige Feininger
Evan Friesen
Jorge Garcia
Lexi Gedny
Justice Gillespie
Cody Guimond
Wilford Gulay
Tyler Gurney
Shawney Hall
Teya Harris
Jonathon Heger
Alexis Hirney
Paige Hofer
Emma Holcek
Thatcher Hughes
Taylor Hutzul
Josh Johansen
Jin Kasai
Evan Rabusic
Vanessa Rae
Belinda Rios
Seth Robbins
Owen Schnoor
Kara Schortinghuis
Walker Skiba
Austin Slade
Amy Smith
Mackenzie Speer
Brooklyn Stanley
Jack Stobert
Aiden Malinsky
Keith Marko
Colten Martinson
Aidan Marty
Reese Merkl
Noah Mouland
Colby Torrie
Mira Van Den Elzen
Morgan Werewka
Emma West
Colin Worme
Kayleigh Klemen
Hudson Knight
Linda Kroeker
Zach Leismeister
Emily Lucas
Alex Makarchuk
Missing Photos - Zackery Giesbrecht-Bael, David Han, Vanessa Horvath, Hailey Kane, Ashton Klimchuk. Kaitlyn Maillet, Mathias Warkentin
Michael Munshaw
Sarah Neustaeter
Josie Nilsson
Kimberly Peters
Brigam Pierson
Logan Porter
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Summer is over and school begins once again. The beginning of the 2021-2022
school year was full of excitement. We returned to school mask-free! Seeing
everyone's smiling faces (almost everyone...) was super exciting to see! To start the
year off strong, we had Mr. Bowes share some 'words of wisdom' and Mr. Scott
Petronech introduce himself as our new Principal in our school-wide assembly.
In December, W.R Myers sent two teams of grade 9 students to the cardboard boat races at the University!
Lethbridge. This was the first competition since 201 9. Students designed and tested their boats at the Tab
Aquafun Centre, and the top two designs were sent to the competition in Lethbridge. Hats off to Team 1 who us(
an "unsinkable" boat design by Joel Hansen and placed 1 st in the Junior Divisid
Participants - Team 1: Kevin Kroeker, Grant Petronech, Sarah Lucas, Deja Jeffi
Team 2: Blake Rabusic, Keira Virostek, Taylor Brown, and Tage Jen:
ity re of the many projects done in Wildlife is dissection. Students take a few weeks to prepare for the dissections by
al jntifying the differing structures in sheep hearts and the different organs in frogs. Once students have gained an
us iderstanding they get to take their knowledge and put it to the test when they head to the Biology lab and dissect both
si( eep hearts and frogs. These projects help students understand how organs and systems tie together in many animals,
efl i if you are not the "queasy" type, you may want to give the Wilderness option a try!
lls year a group of grade nines designed and built a rubber band driven car,
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in signed to carry an egg exactly 500m, for the division wide Science Olympics.
| >lene Wurz, Steven Pack, Carson Hughes, and Shaianne Barcena all performed very
e" in the day-long competition that included three different events to compete in.
Student participation in our Halloween dress-up event
this year was phenomenal! It was SO FUN to see all of
the amazing costumes! Characters from Scooby Doo
to Sally (from the Nightmare Before Christmas) to
Hippy Twins....we had it all!!
Did you know?
Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic
festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts,
who lived 2 000 years ago, in the areas that are now Ireland, the United
Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1.
Happy Celtic New Year!
W.R. Myers has been incorporating Indigenous
ways of knowing into our classrooms and lives as
we work towards Truth and Reconciliation's calls to
action.
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and
Reconciliation. As a school community (along with
DA Ferguson) we were fortunate to have Elder
Charlie Fox, of the Kainai First Nation (which is part
of the Blackfoot Confederacy) share with us some
history of his tribe's culture and tradition.
The dancers then
showed us some
different selections
of Hoop dancing,
drumming and
singing. It was an
incredible
experience for
everyone!
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BUILDING
CONNECTIONS
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Another amazing speaker was Chief Cadmus Delorme. He is from the
Cowessess First Nation in Saskatchewan and is one of the youngest Chiefs
in Canada. We learned about the importance of connection to one another
(family members and friends). He also shared how Elders would teach the
younger generation (through the use of oral traditions and storytelling),
many important life lessons. Many of these light-hearted stories taught
different wisdoms through humor and would weave wild animals into the
tale. He also touched on the atrocities of residential schools, and how
familial bonds were broken when Indigenous peoples were forced to attend
the schools.
A highlight was his 3 year old boy who made the trip with him! What a
cutie! Chief Delorme made this trip to Taber to help form connections with
the Taber Police Force and Indigenous Allies in our community.
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Awards
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REBELS
The W.R. Myers Academic Awards Night is
a celebration of the many academic
accomplishments that Myers students
have made over the past school year. The
cash awards that were given out would
not be possible without the generous
donations of our local families,
organizations and businesses.
The total amount donated this year is
20,600.00!
REBELS
We would like to Thank our generous
sponsors!
-1 st Choice Savings and
Credit Union
-Alberta Teachers Association
Local #4
-Mrs. Alyson Archibald and
Mr. Gary Lyckman
-Avail CPA
-Baldry Sugden Law Office
-Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
-Chin Ridge Farms Ltd.
-Future Focus
-Glacier Communications
-Horizon School Division
-Inter Pipeline
-Jae Hun Shim (Shim Law)
-Dr. and Mrs. Tyler Johnson
-Kinsmen Club
-Kiwanis Club
-Lamb Weston
-McDonald Chevrolet Ltd.
-Merit Contractors Association
2Q -Moonlite Graphics
-Pam Matthews - Eldridge
Memorial Foundation
-Pattison Media (B 95/ 93.3)
-PixelBoom Media Ltd.
-RBC Royal Bank
-Rogers Sugar/Lantic Inc.
-Royal Canadian Legion Branch #20
-Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary
-Ryan Holcek Memorial Society
-Saunders Insurance
-Southland Funeral Chapel
-Taber Clinic
-Taber IGA
-Taber Japanese Canadian Club
-Taber Oilmen's Association
-Taivin Oil Field Supply
-Tim Hortons
- Dr. Ryan and Mrs. Tonya Torrie
-Western Financial Group
- W & G Tschritter Farms
- W. R. Myers Band Parents Association
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behaviour!
Epic day is a fantastic
experience for students to
interact with employers of a
variety of different fields of
work. At Epic day this year,
Myers students got an
opportunity to explore
careers like Dentistry, Media,
Plumbing, and Hairstyling.
Students also had the
opportunity to tour
Lethbridge college and get a
sense of what it might look
like to attend college.
Constable Nguyen kindly invited our Forensic
Science 35 students for a tour of the Taber
Police Station as a wrap up for a great
semester. After helping us with the toxicology
and police protective equipment units.
Constable Nguyen brought us "downtown" to
show us behind the scenes. We got to speak
with staff in the call centre, see the digital
fingerprinting apparatus, make our "one phone
call" in the soundproof room and then were
placed in a cell. We were let out for good
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dished out all of the amazing \J
floats that were available on
our Pink and Green shirt days,
they came up with new and exciting spirit day themes (some of which
we have never seen before)! They also planned everything that went into
our one and only pep rally this year! You name it - and they will plan it!
Looking forward to MORE pep rallies NEXT YEAR!! NO COVIDI!
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This year we celebrated Christmas with our traditional
pancake breakfast led by our Student and Parent Councils.
Our trusty student council literally made hundreds of
pancakes to feed everyone! What could be better than filling
our bellies with hot pancakes, drenched in syrup on our last
cold morning before Christmas break! It was awesome!
Again, the number of peeps donning Christmas sweaters
was phenomenal! Looks like we have a whole bunch of
twinsie's in the crowd!
Did you know?
The tallest Christmas tree ever recorded was in Seattle,
Washington, which was 221 feet tall?
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Merry Christmas!
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The 2021-2022 Band year started a little slow due to Covid. For Remembrance Day the
Concert Band got to play together for the first time in a year and a half. The band played
live over Zoom for the school. For the Christmas Concert, Covid restrictions had lifted
somewhat so we could have a Christmas concert for a limited number of people. So the
Concert and Stage Bands did the concert twice in one evening. The Stage and Concert
Bands ended the year with a fantastic performance at the Year End concert.
The Band Students of the year are Emily Carver and Andrew Little. ;
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In January, many of the Covid restrictions were lifted and the
band was able to go on their annual band trip once again!
This year, they headed to Banff, Alberta. While there
students had the opportunity to do workshops on their
instruments in small groups and as full bands. They worked
with many wonderful musicians, who helped them learn
more about their instrument and also fine-tune the musical
pieces they were working on. What is a Band trip without so
much more than just playing music....our students also had
the opportunity to take the Gondola up Sulphur Mountain,
do a scavenger hunt around Banff and of course some
shopping. As you can tell from the photo's - everyone had
loads of fun!
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Grader's are
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In 2022 the Career team hosted an event called
" Moving On" for the graduating students of
2022. Students could attend mini sessions on a
variety of topics to help our students transition
from high school. Topics included: Moving out.
Finances, Dealing with Stress, World of Work,
Post-Secondary, Healthy Living, and Indigenous
Ways of Knowing. We were joined by some
students from Vauxhall High School and students
won some great prizes that were donated by the
community.
Sopne of the AWESOME prizes went to:
Justin Wensveen - 2 prizes, including a Keurig to
help him "rise and shine" in the mornings!
Noah Kientopp - a mini fridge to store all of his
extra 'chillable' snacks in his own room!
Ashley Peters - a Magic Bullet smoothie maker to
help her make her liquid breakfasts-on-the-run in
the mornings!
Megan Lumley - not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 Loft
gift cards. These will come in handy when she
feels like stopping by in the mornings to grabber
favorite Latte on the way to post-secondary!
Kaylee Martin - a LAPTOP to help her complete
her post secondary studies!!
WOW!! Next year promises to be even better!
Thanks to our awesome division Career team for
organizing this awesome event!
KISS
Cook
MSWWW On April 6, 201 8, reports of the Humboldt Broncos bus
crash spread across Canada, leaving our country
heartbroken. Of the 29 bud passengers, 16 lives were
taken. On April 7, 201 8, one of the passengers.
Broncos defenseman, Logan Boulet, passed away as a
result of his injuries. At his request, his parents lovingly
donated his organs to save the lives of six individuals.
Boulet's organ donation prompted the largest amount
of Canadians to register as organ donors in history.
1 50,000 individuals registered in the days and weeks
following the crash, beginning the Logan Boulet Effect.
Green shirt day is a reminder of how important it is to
Stand Together in times of tragedy and discuss the
importance of organ donation.
FOR MENTAL HEALTH
WRM Staff and Students - YOU ROCK! Your participation is just one small way
that you can show someone you care!
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On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, students and staff at W.R. Myers were invited to
take part in Hats On! For Mental Health. Hats On! Is a provincial initiative that
encourages students and staff in all schools to wear a hat to help raise awareness
of the importance of positive mental health. Students and staff participated by
wearing hats and engaging in conversations that focused on understanding
mental health and the importance of removing the stigma associated with mental
illness.
®OTG Headstrong is a student led initiative that aims to end the stigma around mental health. Headstrong is Canada's only National 'evidenced
based' mental health youth leadership program. The goal is to reduce stigma and encourage an open and supportive environment whera
youth feel able to Be Brave, Reach Out and Speak Up for mental health. I
The Headstrong team met every Tuesday at lunch from November to May to discuss mental health stigma and how to implement many®
the awesome ideas throughout the school. <
They initiated the Christmas locker decorating contest to "spread happiness when it's not always happy." They were involved in pink floa-
ay, a way to treat students and staff while promoting their anti bullying message. The largest project they took on was during mental
ealth week. The team planned and implemented activities that outlined ways to cope with mental health difficulties positively. Each day,
pey planned a new activity that all students and staff were invited to participate in. They began the week with providing houseplants to
veryone; on Tuesday they hosted a DIY stress toy activity; Wednesday, all were invited to a movie night; Thursday, students were invited
p meet a therapy dog and the week wrapped up with a dance competition! It was a FANTASTIC week!
leadstrong Team: Aubrey Evanson, Gavin Zielinski, Grant Petronech and Taylor Brown. Led by Chelsea van Husen and Kimberley Wasylowich
A group of 40 students had the opportunity to ski and snowboard
at Castle Mountain in March! There were definitely lots of tumbles
and lots of races down the mountain! Laughs were had by all!
Everyone looks forward to our annual ski trip, so if you have never
gone, next year is your year, don't miss out!
Did you know?
Castle Mountain has been in operation for 55 years!
Castle Mountain offers much more than just snow-skiing. Check
out www.skicastle.com for more information about what Castle
Mountain has to offer year-round!
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HIKING IN....
Mr Bowes and Mrs Ressler got to take 1 8 students to Waterton in
June. They hiked to Crandell Lake where they enjoyed a nice lunch
and a view of the mountains. Afterwards the group went exploring
in town where they enjoyed some ice cream and shopping. To top
off the trip they finished off at Cameron Falls. It was a memorable
trip for many!
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Tim Luchanski joined WRM in the fall of 1 993. Luch taught Science
10, Biology 20 and 30 and various options throughout his tenure here.
28.5 years later Luch has traded in his fetal pigs for a life of leisure!
When one thinks of Luch, everyone would agree he has left a legacy!
Whether it was his skeleton donning a housecoat or a thong, or the
mountain of gum (which has since found a new home) - his sense of
humor couldn't be beat! But most important was his incredible ability
to always teach the curriculum with a fierce intensity that truly
captivated his student audience! He had an amazing ability to instill the
desire to learn in each and every one of his students. Not only learn,
but do their very best! He loved his curriculum and he loved teaching it
to the student of WR Myers.
Did you know? Luch also had a fierce love of baseball. He coached for
many years, but he was also a phenomenal player in his younger years
- he competed in the "Little League Baseball World Championships" on
more than one occasion!
Noel Kehler started at WR Myers in the Fall of 1 998, but began
teaching years a few earlier in Warner. For the most part, during her
24 years at Myers Noel taught English and Textiles. Did yo/j know?
She also taught Art as well. Noel had a love of English literature that
she passed on to many students. Her commitment to growing the
Textiles program was second to none! Her skill and passion for
anything textiles related showed in the vast array of projects students
worked on (quilts, crocheting, hoodies, stuffed animals, pin cushions
(Voodoo dolls)-you name it, she could teach it! Did you know? She
even helped a student make her own Graduation dress! Mrs. Kehler
also held a Sewing Club after school for many years where anyone of
any age to could come and learn the basics of sewing. Anyone of any
age meant even elementary students joined in the fun! Our many high
school musicals over the years would be be lost without her devotion
to being lead Costume Designer - take a look after our most recent cast
from Fiddler on the Roof - it is important to note that almost everyone
had more than 1 costume change, maybe even 3 or 4 in some cases!
She put her heart and soul into ensuring the costuming in each and
every musical was spot on for the time period!
Rebel of the Decade - Greg Bowes is not retiring, but has sought
greener pastures in his new role of Vice-Principal at DA Ferguson. Mr.
Bowes joined the team here at WR Myers in 2010. During his time
here he has taught all levels of Phys Ed classes. Science 14-24, CALM,
Math 1 0-3 and various options. He has also been our Athletic Director
for over 8 years and VP for the last 3 years. He has always been a
favorite among the students because of his passion in the Gym. More
often than not, Bowes was the go-to person to drive the bus to many
different sporting events (regular season games. Zones, Provincials) -
you name it, he was right there - either coaching or cheering everyone
on to do their very best! His passion often times went beyond sport.
He even tried his hand at high school musicals, where he picked up
small roles when needed. His love of music also meant he chaperoned
band trips as well! Did you know? Mr. Bowes is an accomplished
violin player and also plays the piano as well! Mr. Bowes you will be
missed, the staff and students at DAF are gaining a huge as
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ipal’s Message
It's what we do, not how loud
ahead through the murky maze-year
is over and
a production, or
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Have we made
When we look
We'll always have problems, that's what like's about-
A Thank You is due
To the Yearbook crew
Who are really concerned
To use what they've learned-
Who plan, write and demonstrate
They can do the job and not be late
shoe;
we shout.
we look back:
mere sound-track?
In our many activities we like the results
We enjoy good times and the fine insults
But usually a few dig right in
And prove that work is not a sin
We have a philosophy and some goals
And a constant struggle to fill our roles
Students and teachers and school board too
Must look at their own, not just the other’s
Do we know where we're going, without faze?
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D. Higa; J. Kunimoto; J. Kren; 3rd row: B. Piepgrass; J. Kliener;
P. Layton; J. Mereski; I. Bekkering; Uth row: G. Nakamura;
C. Nattrass; D. Hacking; R. Wilk; B. How; R. Born; B. Sangster;
R. Flexhaug.
VARSITY BOYS
1st row: Bob Cannady, Harry Bekkering, Sandra
Campbell, Kent Anderson, Randy Shaw
2nd row: Pete Shaw, coach; Lloyd Bennett,
Keith Jensen, Allan Matthews, Mark Garner.
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UNTITLED
if change in your name
could transfer you here
closer to me
in someone else,
i could love you forever
-Jayne Russell
If I were a wild loon's cry,
I'd echo out the lonliness
of wilderness-of
water lapping at pebbled shores.
If I were a lone wolf's howl,
I'd reach to the white moon's face
where mute stillness
would but swallow up the cry.
PEOPLE
Some teachers see their classes
As students.
Not people.
Some students see their instructors
As teachers,
Not people.
Some adults see their offspring
As children,
Not people.
Some kids see adults
As parents,
Not people.
Must we role-play?
Aren't we all PEOPLE?
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On Educating the Natives
They who can from palm
leaves and from grasses
weave baskets of so
intricate a beauty
and simply as a girl
combing her hair,
are taught in a square
room by a square
woman
to cross-stitch on checked
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"Tradition - tradition" is the opening song of this famous musical. It is entirely appropriate for this is what we are building at Myers in the field of musical drama - a strong tradition. It is indicative of our growth that just three or four years ago this play would have been beyond our grasp in terms of its emotional depth and overall difficulty.
Let us not delude ourselves and say that it came easy this year - it most certainly did not - but what made the difference was that we had a cast more expereinced and more able than any in previous years.
Mention must be made of the heroic efforts put out by Frank Sudol and Ronalee Bennett. Together they were the props around which the other characters revolved.
Financially, the project was a success grossing approximately $1800. This money helps to finance future productions, stage renovations , and drama scholarships. We have established a cycle of success, both financial and artistic, and so long as we keep the interest of Myer's students in these endeavors, the future looks bright.
Malcolm V. EdwardsModel leaving
Fyedka (Stacey Marriott) and Chava
Chava (Tona Holman)
leaving Anatevka
The Fiddler (Tom Gillespie)
GAMES
front: Malcolm Kern, David Sheen,
Ralph Tschritter
back: Ron anderson, Conrad Lowen,
Bill Morrison, advisor; Delyle
Johnson, Howard Machida.
1st row: L. Tanner; L. Sasaki;
L. Sebok; J. Nogamine; J. Val-gardson;
L. Wall.
2nd row: B. Campbell; C. Miyashiro;
J. Urano; J. Jensen;
D. Layton; L. Ferguson; B. Val-gardson;
D. Setoguchi.
3rd row: D. Cleland, advisor;
S. Dunz; R. Price; D. Sebok;
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7E
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Jeanne Djani
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Wilfred Peters
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PROPOSTEROUS
I left my books at home.
8A
Margaret Anderson
Ken Baceda
Daniel Blair
Sandra Clarke
Colleen Davidson
Lorrie Dow
Garnet Fiedler
Spence Gillales
Kevin Grahl
Beverly Grieser
Joyce Gustum
Steve Egeland
Barrie Ensign
Sheldon Haynes
Fobert Langkopf
Edmund Mielke
Wanda Morrison
Carol Oshiro
Terry Sanderson
Alan Sekura
Kim Sorri
Lynn Turcato
Brian Valgardson
8B
Sandra Bowman
Sharon Campbell
Danny Chartrand
Myrna Christensen
Eldon Dahl
Katherine Dunz
Brian Earl
David Genert
Jerry Hart
Brent Kilback
Henry Krahn
Margaret MacNaughton
Colin Martin
Wendy Morrison
Audrey Noble
Patty Peters
Jerrel Sebok
Diane Sheck
Jimmy Stolk
Ronald Visser
Wendy Vik
Richard Wilk
Craig Wilson
8C
Mark Armstrong
Marianne Baroldi
Jean Brewin
Lori Cannady
Dwayne Collett
Susan Debona
Kelly Fallon
Teresa Genert
Elmer Goertzen
Craig Hansen
Kristine Janum
Donna Kanomata
Michele Martens
Podney McArthur
Poddy McPhee
David Nakamura
Jim Nalder
Colleen Pregitzer
Timonthy Reamsbottom
Darcy Slawson
Monty Sparrow
Gale Svenson
Richard Visser
Give me a bite! Get your own fans.
Frank Yee
8D
Lynn Abell
Kevin Carswell
Cheryl Fletcher
Danny Cow
Mariann Harder
Keith Hooge
MaryAnn How
Pat Klassen
Curtis London
John Lothian
Penny Meisner
Luella Mikalson
Tom Nagy
Mary Nogamine
Danny Peirson
Shelly Price
Michell Sakamoto
Gordon Sawada
David Sheen
Chere Smith
Nick Toth
Cheryl Zelenka
Caroline Bergen
8E
Lois Bergen
Danny Derksen
Allison Foulkes
JaNae Francis
Leda Hall
Barbara Harding
Cindy Haynes
Colleen Higa
Wayne Ikebuchi
Cynthia Jensen
Bodney Klok
Craig Martens
Fay McCulloch
David Milliken
Barbara Murphy
Perry Noble
Ken Pauls
Karen Pickett
Nola Pommen
Kendra Sanderson
Lillian Semaka
Keith Waddle
Neil Waddle
Tim Fletcher
Sherry Ressler
9A
Percy Antoniuk
Earl Armstrong
Valerie Bareham
William Christensen
Alvin Cradduck
Larry Colby
Melonie Friesen
Pean Gillales
Sharon Higa
Sandra Holland
Ponald Iskov
Randall Johnson
Ron Johnston
Cameron Leth
Colin Maruyama
Francis McArthur
Toni Nakamura
Perry Parker
Georgia Poullos
Carla Pylypow
Richard Reti
Brenda Schmidt
James Tomiyama
Susan Walker
Linda Weippert
Linda Westerhoud
9B
Colleen Arnett
Pamela Brown
Buster Carswell
Terry Christensen
Duane Davidson
Brian Dunz
Lorraine Filgas
Robert Genert
Darcy Harper
Garry Hull
Carma Jensen
Kendal Jensen
Miles Kern
Buddy Locklear
Shavmalee Macdonald
Laura Maruyama
Linda Peever
David Powell
Trina RoIke
Ricki Silvius
Joe Smith
Vern Steinhorn
Pobert Toth
Shari Wenbourne
William Williams
John Zsednai
Tonia Zuidhof
Joanne Veenstra
9G
William Badura
Larry Barca
Nanette Bertie
Kathleen Cannady
Joseph Chan
Susan Coombes
Ca.thy Dorner
Pozanne Enns
Connie Furgason
Tom Gillespie
Willie Gow
Elizabeth Hannah
Joan Heffelfinger
Brenda Hirch
Bernard How
Debbie Ingram
Scott Jensen
Tammy Johnson
Cam Kinnigurhg
Pudy Kleiner
Penny Layton
Keely McKibben
Ronald Nalder
Cathy Paterson
Marcia Pauls
Brenda Pregitzer
Nelson S^ksmoto
John Turcato
9D
Mark Clark
Jim Derkson
Jody Fisher
Donna Fletcher
Julie Harris
Sandra Hart
Diana Hudson
Peter Hudson ' r n r n Darcey Humphries
John Jones
Kelly Keister
Shfelly Kurio
Lorelei Maerz
Tracy Marsh
Alan Mills
Lori Nelson
Larry Oddan
Joanne Oddie
Maureen Ohashi
Pon Pate
Danny Oevering
Darrel Pauls
Louise Davies
Kathy Galvin
Brenda Haynes
Wendy Perini
Venita Sangster
Derek Shaw
James Smith
Penny Sparks
David Toth
Jim Wall
Jody Jensen
Gail MacNaughton
Mark Chimielewski
Debbie Hildebrand
Ralph Boersma
Delbert Collett
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Don Brown
Marion Campbell
Kent Cannady
Kim Cannady
Nelson Carswell
David Cichy
Ernest Clarke
Darlene Collett
Karen Davies
Janine Dogterom
Kathy Ferguson
Eddy Filgas
Gordon Fletcher
Connie Francis
Kelly Francis-
David Fuiimagari
Scott Garner
Emma Goerzen
David Hacking
Jeffery Hamilton
James Hamper
Dalton Harding
Debra Harding
Merrill Harris
Randall Hart
Kathy Heffelfinger
Jacquelynne Herman
Donna Higa
Roy Hirch
Keith Hirsche
Wanda How
Margaret Hoogerdyk
Wade Hudson
Lorraine Ikebuchi
Barry Lynn Irvining
David Jenkins
Cheryl Jensen
Rodney Jensen
Brenda Martin
Bonnie Marose
Joanne Megyes
Katherine Meier
Dawn Mereski
Ronald Mikalson
Barbara Miyashiro
Lonnie Moline
Guy Murphy
Craig Nattrass
Linda Noble
Ronald Ohashi
Sylvia Parker
Brian Pauls
Gordon Peters
David Walker
Linda Wall
Ralph Tschritter
Bryan Valgardson
Carrie Vik
Ron Petersen
Wanda Popadynetz
Shannon Redel
Gary Renner
Larry Renner
Diane Rollke
Allyson Saunders
Randal Sawada
Cathy Schmidt
Lori Sebok
Dale Sekura
Rodney Smith
Connie Sparrow
Glen Sparks
Bruce West
Jim Yee
Philip Zelenka
Annette Halma
"Donny Osmond, eat your heart out."
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Kelvin Austin
Irene Bekkering
Betsy Bergen
Annette Boersma
Richard Born
Russell Bowman
Sandra Campbell
Bob Cannady
Colleen Cheyne
Marie Christensen
Brent Clark
Stephen Colleaux
Marie Conrad
Linda Cseke
Lynda Derksen
Alma Doell
Susan Dunz
Debbie Engleson
Bobby Ensign
Cam Fabbri
Peter Fiedler
Lori Ferguson
Margaret Fong
Doug Foulkes
John Fujimagari
Cheryl Fuller
William Gillespie
DePae Grigor
Don Groft
Lori Fall
William Hannah
Tage Hansen
Doris Haynes
Brenda Higa
Ben How
Chris Hudson
Keena Humphries
Kim Jaque
Jayne Jensen
Ron Jensen
David Jesperson
Graham Johnson
Fobert Johnston
Malcom Kano
Ian Kinniburgh
Terralin Klics
Sheila Krizsan
Kevin Layton
ferry Layton
Louise Liebig
Brian Lindsay
Sandra Long
Bruce MacMurchy
Holly Meyer
Scott Milliken
Dome Mills
Cathy Miyashiro
Bruce Nakamura
Shriley Noble
Diane Oddie
Darrell Oshiro
Jeff Peever
Bruce Piepgrass
Robynne Platt
Cindy powell
Calvin pyrch
Pichard Pedel
Judy Rodwell
Marie Poss
David Pussell
Jayne Russell
Brian Sangster
Linda Sasaki
Barry Sawada
Robbie Schaafsma
Jim Schmidt
Debra Sebok
Dale Setoguchi
Pandy Shaw
Darryl Shimbashi
Brian Shockey
Ken Smith
^ C B
Ben Steinhorn
Edward Stolk
Loretta Striemer
Doug Tomiyama
Parian Tychon
Neil Valgardson
Arlene Visser
Marianne Visser
Lane Waddle
Terry Waddle
Brenda West
Cornelius Westerhoud
Barbara Wilde
Ron Wilk
David Williamson
Cecilie Wills
Don Winkler
Joanne Zelenka
Elizabeth Stanek
SWEETHEART PROM
February 14, 1975
Cammie Nishima was crowned 19'75
Sweetheart Queen by 1974 queen
Barbara Miyashiro. Her princesses
were Jody Fisher and Carol Oshiro.
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1. Lena Madsen-Social Convenor
2, Merrill Harris-Second Vice President
3, Don Oliver-Advisor
4, Cecilie Wills—Graduation Chairman
5, Harvey Hall-Athletic Chairman
6. Deb Higa-Productions Chairman
7. Jody Wenbourne-Assemblies Chairman
8, Malcolm Kern-President
9. Pobert Meyer-Secretary-Treasurer
10, Delyle Johnson-Clubs Chairman
11. John Fujimagari-First Vice President
Missing-Heather Wilkinson-Pen and Publicitv
3rd row: Tage Hansen; Del Cleland,advisor
2nd row: Randy Kinniburgh: Penny Snarks:
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Joe Thompson
Don Oliver
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‘Truth is not the secret of a few’
yet
you would maybe think so
the way some
librarians
and cultural ambassadors and
especially museum directors
act
you’d think they had a corner
on it
the way they
walk around shaking
their high heads and
looking as if they never
went to the bath
room or anything
But I wouldn’t blame them
if I were you
They say the Spiritual is best conceived
in abstract terms
and then too
walking around in museums always makes me
want to
‘sit down’
I always feel so
constipated
in those
high altitudes
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
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Tim Carlson
Danny Derksen
Ken Kehr
Lonnie Hall
Keith Hooge
Pat Klassen
Curtis London
Rodney MacArthur
Luella Mikalson
Colleen Pregitzer
Rose Remple
Brian Valgardson
Wendy Vik
8
Gail Bergen
June Bernard
Bonnie Carlson
Robert Davies
Jeanne Djani
Joyce DuBois
Debbie Fletcher
Beverly Gross
Sandra Hart
Greg Haynes
Randy Higa
Terry Lund
Tim Maerz
Darren Marsh
Delorn Moline
Sherry Smith
Phillip Wall
Don Wilson
9
Percy Antoniuk
Rozanne Enns
Pobert Genert
Elizabeth Hannah
Louise Hannah
Debbie Hildebrand
Sandra Holland
Gary Pull
Brent Kilback
Francis MacArthur
Tammy Mitchell
Toni Nakamura
Cathy Paterson
Brenda Pregitzer
Brenda Schmidt
Penny Sparks
Susan Walker
Tonia Zuidof
10
Susan Abell
Pick Creelman
Melanie Gough
Merrill Farris
Kathy Heffelfinger
Donna Pipa
Manda How
Podney Jensen
Dawn Mereski
Lonnie Moline
Gordon Peters
Pon peterson
Linda ’Powell
Maxine Femnle
Steve Schramm
Robert Shimbashi
Ron Tanner
Carrie Vik
11
Marie Christensen
Susan Runz
Debbie Engelson
Bobby Ensign
Cam tabbri
Lori Ferguson
Phonda Flexhaug
Cheryl Fuller
Mark Gardner
Lvle Hall
Barry How
Graham Johnson
Bob Johnston
Malcolm Kano
Ian Kinniburgh
Terrilyn Klics
Holly Meyer
Scott Milliken
Bruce Nakamura
Cindy Powell
Barry Peti
Brian Sangster
Darryl Shimbashi
Lorefta Striemer
Arlene Visser
Marianne Visser
Lane Waddle
Terry Waddle
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* SENIOR BOYS advisor-Ray Sheen
The boys volleyball team did extremely
well during the 1974-75 season. They finished
second in the league and advanced to the
Provincial finals in Stettler. They did not
win but all their games were very close.
Ron Wilk, Don Groft, Harry Bekkering, Bob Cannady
Brent Clark, Harvey Hall, Dalton Harding, Jim Nogamine
-captain
Cindy
Edwards Krizan-captain Leavitt
Wanda Cathy Jody
Popadynetz Miyashiro Wenbourne
Missing-Deb Lord, Keena Humphries
Shawna Sheila
SENIOR GIRLS advisor-Ray Sheen
The girls volleyball team was
new this past 1974-75 season which
may account for their relatively
poor standings. They placed seventh
in the league but we will be looking
for improvement next season.
Jean Cathy
Urano Ferguson
Donna Cheryl
Layton Kaga
JUNIOR GIRLS advisor-J.C. Bailey
3rd row: Tonia Zuidof, Joanne Oddie, Brenda Hirsche,
Keely McKibben, 2nd row: Maureen Ohashi, Nola Pommen,
Mary Nogamine, Michelle Sakamoto, 1st row: Debbie
Hildenbrand, Valerie Bareman,
Missing-Julie Harris, Mr. Bailey
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Chairman Eric Johnson
Always enthusiastic for new projects and capable of great energetic
activity - defeat is rarely accepted as a fact of life. Born leaders
and born fighters, it takes little to provoke their anger but
it is always short lived. The most brilliant of all signs. Partners
are among Sagittarius, Libra and Leo.
ARIES
Mar 23 WENDY VIVYURKA-elementary education
at U of Lethbridge.
Mar 26 MARGARET TOTH
Mar 30 LIL CARSWELL-work a year then
take post secondary.
Apr 1 LAUREL FUJIMAGARI-U of L then
journalism at Carleton U.
Apr 7 CHERYL KAGA-physiotherapy at
U of Alberta.
CARLEE OSHIRO-Lethbridge
Community College.
DENNIS SETOGUCHI-U of Calgary.
Apr 14 RICK KURIO-engineering at U of
Calgary.
The most popular of the signs, renown for ability of mind and character.
Patient, kind to friends and relatives. Little tolerance for unconvention.
Compatable partners are Virgo, Capricorn and Scorpio.
TAURUS
Dennis Setoguchi
Apr 20
Apr 25
Apr 27
Apr 30
May 1
May 2
May 4
May 5
BEV LIEBIG-work then decide
ANN BAREMAN-a year in Europe
then college.
BRENDA JENSEN
KEN JONES-electrical apprentice.
MAUREEN BOYLE-education at U
of Lethbridge.
MALCOLM KERN-actury at U of
Alberta.
DEE GRIGOR-college
SALOME ARNETT-work
Wendy Vivyurka Laurel Fujimagari
Ronalee Bennett
May 9 JODY WENBOURNE
May 11 KELLY DOUGAN-university.
GEMINI
May 16 RONALEE BENNETT-early
childhood
ed at U of L.
May 20 EVA LANGKOPF
LESTER TANNER-Ricks.
Inconsistent, always seeking new thrills. They are colorful, perceptive,
ingenius and creative. Have great personal charm but are unpuntual,
extravagant and restless. The most alert of signs. Partners are Libra,
Aquarius and Sagittarius.
May 24 VIC PARKS-language at U of A.
May 31 LLOYD BENNETT-agriculture at
U of Alberta.
Jun 5 VALERIE ENNS
Jun 6 LEROY HOLTHE-law enforcement.
The most sensitive with great imagination symapathy and understanding.
Appear easy going but are quite tough. Often unpredictable, they are
also dreamers. Partners are Scorpio, Pisces and Capricorn.
Jun 24 BRAD MURPHY-college.
Jun 27 BRAD PARKER—armed forces.
IAN WOLSEY-college.
Jun 28 DEB HIGA—U of Calgary.
Jul 3 GREG NAKAMURA-law at U of
Calgary.
Jul 5 JAY HASLAM
Jul 12 GORDON TURNBULL-work.
Jul 15 CONRAD LOWEN-electronics.
A greatness of heart and mind with impressive dignity. Faithful, optimistic,
fairly ambitious and generous, they sometimes give advise without
practicing it. The most happy of the signs. Compatable with Aries
Sagittarius and Aquarius. LEO
Jul 28
Jul 30
Aug 16
LARRY JOHNSON-mechanic.
GEORGE HAMMER-travel then
take post secondary.
JOANNE VALGARDSON
KENT "Beaver" ANDERSON-college.
Aug 20 VERA SHWORAN-nursing
at LCC.
Aug 22 TRUDY SHOCKEY
Aug 23 DOROTHY ANDERSON-early
childhood
ed at Ricks.
VIRGO
The most ambitious, they are hard woring, honest and loyal, they can also
also be self-centered. Quick thempered but usually the head rules the
heart. Partners are among Taurus, Capricorn, Scorpio and Pisces.
Aug 29 KEVIN VALGARDSON-accounting,
Sep 2 ROBERT MEYER—university.
Sep 8 ELAINE (CONRAD) CARLSON
Sep 13 GREG FLETCHER-Lethbridge
Community College.
Sep 13 DOROTHY GEORGE-U of Alberta..
Sep 14 RICHARD HARRIS-Ricks.
Sep 16 TIM JESPERSEN-college.
Sep 20 VICTOR BARTZ-pump gas.
libra
Independent and fair, they are loyal to friends. They are kind but appear
indifferent and tend to be apathetic. They are the most intuitive of signs.
Compatable with Aries, Aquarius and Gemini.
Sep 27 CAROLE OHASHI-nursing at Foothills
Hospital.
Oct 1 STACEY MARRIOTT-college then
university.
Oct 11 MARILYN MCCULLOCH
Oct 13 NOLA JENSEN-Hoem Ec & English
at Ricks.
Oct 14 DEBBIE MAERZ—U of Alberta.
Oct 19 CONNIE FRIESEN-Home Ec at U
of Alberta.
DONNA LAYTON-Phys, Ed.
BEV PAULS-Trinity College.
Debbie Maerz
Complex, they are the most thorough of all signs. They have a strength of purpose
and no lack of courage. They are secretive and sometimes possess extrasensory
perception. Partners are Pisces, Cancer, Taurus and Virgo.
VALGARDSON
Oct 29 PEGGY ANDERSON-work.
Oct 23 DON "Pete"
SCORPIO
Nov 13
Nov 18
Nov 19
Nov 22
Ladene
Williams
TIM COOMBES
CHARLYNE KARRAS-S.A.I,T.
ROBERT ELLINGSON-mechanic.
LINDA ODDAN-work.
Popular,
W. R. Myers High School 1968
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 1967-1968)pdfW.R. MYERS HIGH SCHOOL 5511-54 Street
Taber, Alberta TIG 1L5
Phone: 223-2292PRESENTING
^mtl '68
W.R. MYERS HIGH SCHOOL LINDA FONG,
TABER, ALBERTA EDITOR
Dawn of Wisdom "Aurora Sapientiae”
D is for determination to get an education...
A is the ability to use what we have learned...
W the wealth of knowledge we have obtained...
N is for the novices that we no longer are...
O is for the many opportunities we have had...
F is for foundations of our future firmly laid...
W is willingness to strive always for improvement...
I is insperation that keeps us ever trying...
S is for success that comes to those who earn it...
D is the desire to develop understanding...
O is ever onward? and onward we will go...
M is what we all can achieve?
a mature outlook on life...Dedication
This term is one that Mr. Frank Semaka, our
vice-principal, will always remember. He was
honored this school year by a special day dedicated
to him. This year also, he received the Centennial
Medal in recognition of his dedication to the
teaching profession. These honors, however, were
long overdue. All Myer's students have long recognized
his great contribution to education and their
lives.
Working through 25 graduations and hundreds
of students is his greatest fame. But as well as these
things, often most remembered are the small things
which show the feelings and energies that his
pupils can acknowledge. What other teacher could
handle detention duties for as long a duration with
the only complaint of the large number of students
who perhaps sometimes fail to appear? Who else
could liven up the lecture with an occasional story, or
an explanation of poker or a sour joke? No student
who has ever had the experience of being in any of
his classes can ever forget his style, personality, and
wit.
The little recognition-little in the light of his
achievements and contributions-that Mr. Semaka
has received-will always be foremost in his
memories. But may he always delight in the
memories of his many students and have the satisfaction
of knowing that, although we do not often
show it, we are truly grateful to him for the
tremendous influence he has had on our lives. It is
with great sincerity that we say, "We're proud of
you, Mr. Semaka. "
Dawn ’68 Staff
Acknowledgements
The staff of Dawn '68 gratefully
acknowledges the assistance and support
of: Mr. Baldwin, our advisor, and the W.
R. Myers faculty and staff; Mr. Geraghty's
Period 5 English 20 class who eagerly
sacrificed their English period to help out
when a deadline had to be met; Mr.
Brownbill, who patiently toted his camera
literally up, down, and around the school
for us; Mr. Lawson, Charles Enman, and
the Photo Club for the many fine pictures
which are an invaluable part of the yearbook;
the many anonymous students who,
though not officially staff members, were
always willing to give any assistance; and,
all those who, in any way, have
contributed to the Dawn '68.
MAY YOU BE PROUD OF YOUR
EFFORTS !
Executive: Phillip Peterson, Adv. Man. ; Terry
Holman, Bus. Man. ; Susan Hattori, Asst. Ed. ;
Linda Fong, Ed. ; Brenda Donick, Asst. Ed. ; Burton
Conrad, Layout. Also: Linda Wall, Co-Layout;
Gwenne Halma, Sec. ; Valeen Jensen, Art.
Editorial
1
This year's edition of The Dawn is unlike any
previous one in content and concept. The Dawn
'68 has been an experiment, a challenging,
exciting and satisfying experiment.
In an effort to present more "action" we have
tried to dispense with as many as possible of the
traditional still group pictures and dull club
reports often borrowed from previous years. In
their place, we have experimented with new,
varied group poses, unique layout techniques,
more interesting copy ( reports ) and new
materials.
We are aware that not all of our revolutionary
ideas will be approved of. However, it is our
hope that those who are dissatisfied will support
the next staff with their suggestions and assistance.
Like any experiment, the Dawn '68 has
required an extraordinary amount of time and
tedious effort. A common comment among our
staff, none of whom had had any previous experience
with the production of a yearbook,
was, "I never realized there was so much work
involved!" The yearbook is thus the efforts of
many; my thanks are extended to all those
responsible.
It is when we view the actual published
product, instead of a paraphernalia of assorted
pictures, bits of typing, dummy pages, and
layout mats, that our efforts become a
worthwhile experience.
Our experiment will be justified and deemed
successful if the Dawn '68 gives you much to
reminisce of this school year.
Linda Fong ( Editor )
Taber Division
School Board
STANDING: M. Smith, H. Anderson, D. Greenaway, G. Gillespie, Dr. W.P. Eddy, Supt. of Schools; A.
Walfer. SITTING: J. Mereski, T. Parkinson, Len J. Wright, T. Thiessen.
Administration
Faculty
Staff
Mr. Semaka, Vice-Principal; Mr. George, Principal; Mr. Francis, Vice-Principal.
Administration - "The Top Three"
These three gentlemen have been entrusted with
the awesome task of guiding the education of the
eight hundred not-so-studious pupils of Myers. Fulfilling
their duties efficiently, they hold the respect
of all. Thank you, Mr. George, Mr. Semaka, and
Mr. Francis for your devoted, untiring efforts and for
the interest shown in each one of us . . . you have
truly added much to our memories of high school!
Congratulations to Linda Fong and her committee
for the long hours of work and planning that have
resulted in this fine edition of '68 Dawn. A real
effort has been made to make this yearbook unique.
Preserved between its covers is the history of a year
at Myers School. In addition to the pictures of all
the students- the pictures of the activities ranging
from initiation to graduation are a storehouse of
memories. The publishing of this yearbook is
truly a worthwhile venture.
I would like to share with all the readers of this
Yearbook a definition of education. Education is not
a thing or a place; it is a process. Education is the
process of producing a person who is publicly useful
and privately happy. Education is not to be confused
with attendance at school. Attendance may be
necessary but it does not guarantee an education.
Education is the spark of insight into a problem, it is
the revealing of relationships between events, it is
the appreciation of the struggle of minds that has
provided us with the tremendous fund of knowledge
that is now ours. Education is listening to the spoken
word and reading the written word; it is taking the
ideas of others, analyzing and sifting them, and
coming up with a conclusion or generalization of
one's own.
Education is learning to accept responsibility for
one's own actions whether that action be lack of
preparation for an exam, or whether that action be
hookey playing-both have consequences that are the
responsibility of the doer.
Education is probing the internal organs of a
preserved frog, it is developing a skill of the basketball
floor, it is polishing and refining an essay, it is
making a painting come to life, it is struggling with
a complex problem.
Thus, education is a many faceted diamond, with
each facet requiring the effort of the learner to
polish it to brilliance. Education is obtained by
those who work for it.
I believe that the facilities, program and staff
at Myers school are among the best to be found in
Alberta. May I urge all who have the opportunity to
take full advantage of the education available
here.
James L. George
( Principal )
into Tomorrows
Mrs. M. Allen-P. E.
Mr. R. Anderson-Sc. , Math
Mr. A. Anderson-Math, Bk.
Mr. J. Bailey-Shop, Materials
Mr. D. Baldwin-Math, Sc.
Miss H. Barlow-Home Ec. , Foods
Mr. R. Beck-Biology, Sc.
Mr. H. Berg-Math, Ind. Arts
Mrs. D. Brown-Art, Health
Mr. C. Burke-Typing, Bk. , Bus. Fund
Mrs. H. Campbell-Typing
Mr. R. Dick-Drama, Soc. Studies
Mr. D. Ferguson-P. E. , Soc. Stu.
Mr. R. Francis-Health
Mr. J. Geraghty-Eng. , Lang.
Mr. L. Higley-O.P., Shorthand
Mr. L. Hoogerdijk-Math
Mr. M. Iverson-Music
Miss M. Johnson-Home Ec. , Foods
Mrs. E. Kiester-Home Ec. , Fab.
Mr. K. Lawson-Science
Mr. B. Leavitt-Pow. Meeh. , Ind. Arts
Mr. L. Lewsaw-Lang. , Lit.
Mr. E. Litchfield-Soc. Studies
Faculty
Mr. W. Mathis-Music
Mrs. L. McMullen-Lang. , French
Mr. N. Morrison-Lang. , Eng.
Mr. R. Murphy-French
Mr. D; Nelson-P. E.
Mr. T. Olson-Lang. , Occ.
Mr. Pinkney-Soc. , Econ.
Mr. R. Robinson-Sc. , Chem.
Mrs. L. Rolfson-Eng. , Lit.
Mr. R. Schneider-Graphics, Occ. , Soc.
Mr. F. Semaka-Math
Mr. R. Sheen-Occupations
Mr. R. Silvers-Social Studies
Mr. D. Slawenwhite-Soc. Studies
Mrs. N. Smith-Librarian
Mrs. G. Smith
Miss M. Snowden-O. P. , Shorthand
Mr. M. Stephani-Eng. , Lit. , Lang.
Mr. J. Thompson-Math
Miss F. Tyo-Lit. , Health
Mrs. M. Voth-Math
We'll all take a spare today.
Our Hard Working Staff
Mr. W. Tucker
( Division Courier )
Mrs. G. Smith, Librarian; Mrs. N. Smith Librarian; Mrs. H. West, I.M. C. Coordinator.
CUSTODIANS: Mr. Bullock, Mr. Jones, Mr. De Groot, Mr. Tufts.
SECRETARIES: Mrs. J. Stone and Miss L. Santoni
Industrial Material Centre Workers
Library Assistants
In Memoriam
On June 8, 1968, the W.R. Myers School was saddened
by the sudden death of Tom Nelson, a popular sport's enthusiast.
Since coming to Myers five years ago from Stirling, Tom
had made many friends and had become well-known in
Southern Alberta high school basketball circles as an All-
Star.
It is in his memory that we dedicate this page of Dawn
'68 to Tom.
Graduation '68
BANQUET
Mistress of Ceremonies
- Diane Clifton
Invocation - Greg Francis
TOASTS:
The Queen - Jim Corbett
The Parents - Wendy Wood
Reply - Mr. B. Wood
The Teachers - Ian Miller
Reply - Mr. R. Beck
The School Board - Kirk Fong
Reply - Mr. L. Wright
The Graduands - Karen Neuman
Reply - Linda Fong
•■ ■ Mr. George, Principal, gives opening remarks.
CEREMONIES
Prelude of Band Music
PROCESSIONAL
directed by Miss P. Sakatch
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Mr. James L. George
CLASS HISTORY
Bette Jo Hamman
VALEDICTORIAN - Bruce Conrad
TRIPLE TRIO "I Believe"
"The Halls of Myers”
GUEST SPEAKER - Dr. W. A. S. Smith
President of the U of L
MYERS SENIOR BAND
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS AND
AWARDS Mr. F. Semaka
RECESSIONAL
GRADUATION AWARDS
ATHLETIC - Joan Cannady, Alan Omatani
LEADERSHIP - James Corbett
CITIZENSHIP - Ian Miller
LITERARY - Linda Fong, Rea Jensen
MUSIC - Burton Conrad
DRAMA - Suzanne Karren
SMALL "M" - Bruce Conrad, Burton Conrad, Linda
Fong, Linda Mikalson
GREGG SHORTHAND CERTIFICATES
Margaret Cannady, Rose Doell,
Gwenne Halma, Maxine Santoni
SUPERIOR MOTORS LTD. SCHOLARSHIP
$25. 00 to the outstanding Grade 12
commercial student - Coralie Arnett
Class ’68 History
Bette Jo Hamman
We, the graduating class of '68, were born smack
in the middle of the 20th century.
To be alive in such an age.
With every year a lightning
Page.
Turned in the world's great wonder
book.
Whereas the learning nations look.
When men speak strong for brotherhood;
For peace and universal good.
We are the product of the years which passed by
fast and furious in a changing world following World
War II, we were part of the twist, the Beatles, color
television, jet propulsion, Canada's Centennial, the
space era, the New Math, go-go dancers and the
mini-skirt.
Think of that glorious golden morning of
September, 1956, Brave mothers of Dr. Hamman,
Central, Barnwell, Kinniburgh, and the L. T.
Westlake districts clasped the eager ones tightly by
the hand as the little rascals skipped along, anticipating
the grand adventure of school. With scrubbed
faces and toothless smiles, we took the first step
toward the future which so hopefully belonged to us.
It was a new and very different world. We entered
timidly, because it was a world of faces we did not
know. It was our secret fear that the teacher would
expect us to read and write on the first day. We had
shy fears of having to go to the bathroom and not
wanting to ask.
But after the first week, school was a place of
laughter, scuffling feet, whispers, and old friends.
Listening intently, we ventured through the magic
doors of storylands. Then joy burst upon us as we
began to understand, following directions, and
thinking for ourselves. We rested our little heads on
our desks and peeked, squirmed, and suppressed our
giggles, for the minutes of rest seemed so endless.
During elementary school, we blessed the relief
of recess as we ran, jumped, and shouted after being
subdued for over an hour. We remember the refreshing
coolness of the drinking fountain water; the good
smell of fresh air; and the freedom in games of
baseball. We learned to accept criticism when we
did something wrong.
In 1962, we, of different schools met on a
common stamping ground in Junior High. We were
together--our country cousins of Kinniburgh, the
sophisticated ones of Central, the intellectuals of
Dr. Hamman, and the delinquents of L. T. Westlake
who played a mean game of football, with the girls
as the star quarterbacks.
We were all enthusiastic, typical twelve year
olds; bursting with energy, often noisy, very talkative,
and almost immune to discipline. The halls
were our domain. Our lockers were everybody’s
lockers; our books belonged to anyone, and we were
always in a mad scramble to get to class on time.
I'm sure we all remember waving our green slips
frantically as we brazenly entered the classroom late
again. Detentions became an extracurricular activity
where we met our pals at noon hour. Without a doubt,
we were little monsters in Junior High.
In Autumn, 1965, our happy, carefree schooldays
resumed. Barnwell cummuters became part
of our happy crowd of teeny boppers.
During our high school days, we became more
serious as we realized our school demanded the price
of discipline, hard work, and patience.
Tonight, we fully appreciate to be alive in
such an age.
To Live to it!
To Give to it!
Valedictory
Bruce Conrad
"All who have meditated in the art of governing mankind have been convinced
that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth. ”
Those were the words of the ancient philosopher, Aristotle, commenting
on the vital role of education in his time. In our time, the need for education
is much greater. Our happiness, economic success, and well-being in the
future depend on the extent of your education.
Our technology today is expanding more rapidly than it has ever done
before in the history of man. Many new books, especially those on scientific
subjects, become out-dated within five to ten years from the time they are
published. The use of automation is increasing. Computers speed up the handling
of business; run all sorts of establishments from airports to libraries; and
are an indispensible aid to scientific research. They are also essential to
national defence. The heart of the NORAD defence system is a giant computer
which keeps tab on hundreds of flying objects simultaneously and warns of
enemy attack. These remarkable devices are the products of the well-trained
minds of the past. But many people are needed now, and many more will be
needed in the future, just to keep our defense systems up to date. It is indeed
true that the fate of impires depends on the education of the youth.
We graduands have, for the past twelve years, been learning the facts
which will enable us to take our place in the future. We have not been alone
in this effort. Many teachers have laboured to give us the knowledge of past
centuries. Facts which have been accumulating for hundreds of years are now
our personal possessions thanks to their efforts. To our parents we also extend
our personal gratitude. They have given us the rather firm encouragement that
we have needed at times. Yes, our thanks go to all those who have so painstakingly
prepared us for success in the future; a future full of promise.
We will be sorry to leave these familiar hallways and classrooms. They
have been the scene of so many happy moments, and the backdrop for so
many distressing problems. They will remain in our memories forever.
Our high school preparation is now complete; we are ready to go our
separate ways and face the great challenges that lie ahead. May we forge forward
fearlessly and make our lives as successful and enjoyable as our high
school days have been. The future and all it holds is waiting.
Ambition: Nurses'
Aide
cial Teacher
CONNIE ANDERSON
Biz-Ed Board of
Directors
ERICA ANTON
Yearbook
Biz-Ed ( Sec. )
Ambition: Stenographer
BOB APPLETON CORALIE ARNETT
I. M. C. Projectionist
Ambition: Harming
Newspaper
Biz-Ed ( Treas. )
Ambition: Missionary
JACK ATKIN
Hockey
Badminton
Figure Skating
Volleyball
VICKI BAROLDI VERONICA
BETTCHER
Keyettes
Intramurals
Ambition: CommerLINDA
BAROLDI
Ambition: Secretarial
Work
Basketball
Ambition: Technical
Training
Key Club
Nature Club
Stage Band
■ Curling Club
Mixed Choir
PETER BOERSMA
DAVID BOYLE
JOAN CANNADY
Basketball
Softball
Badminton
Ambition: Phys Ed.
Teacher
7' BURTON CONRAD
- Stage Band
. Chess Club President *
' Key Club
_ Yearbook ( Co-Editor )
Science Club
Ip, Ambition: Physics
Teacher or
researcher
DONALD COOK
Key Club
Yearbook
Band
Sleeping
Ambition: Doctor
«O»®.^
JIM CORBETT
Key Club
Students' Council
( Pres. )
Basketball
Hi-C
Band
PETER CSEKE
Curling
LEONARD CRADDOCK
Taber Boxing Club
( Pres. )
4-H Beef Club
Badminton Club
Senior Softball
ROSE DOELL
Newspaper
Volleyball
Bowling
Y earbook
Ambition: Stenographer
CARL DUMONTIER
Curling
DALE DUNCOMBE
Badminton
Bowling
Church Basketball and
Volleyball
JOHN ELLINGSON
Church Basketball
Assistance Council
Stage Band
Chorus
Musical Comedy
WAYNE DANFORTH
Curling
Badminton
’Hi-C
• . . Bowling Club
Science Club ( Sec. - ,;
Treas. )
Ambition: Mechanical ..
Engineer.
^®s&#
MERLE ENGLESON
j Curling
Students’ Union
Biz-Ed
Chorus
Keyettes
Ambition: To make
first Million in
Taber
ALLYSON FALLON
Church Activity
( Sec. )
Ambition: Home
Economist in
R. C. A. F.
DIANE FEHR
Frequently seen with
her bus driver
Biz-Ed
Girls' Chorus
Paperback Book Club
Musical
JERRILYN FRANCIS GREG FRANCIS
Keyettes
Yearbook ( Art Editor )
Girls' Chorus
Band
Mixed Chorus
Ambition: Teacher
PATRICIA FRIESEN
J KIRK FONG
| Key Club
" Band
, Stage Band
, Students' Union
Ambition: Optometrist
Drama Club
Keyette Club
Yearbook
Chorus
Paperback Book Club
Ambition: To Succeed
DERALD FRETTS RICK FURUKAWA
Badminton
Hockey
Baseball
Volleyball
Hockey Coaching
School
Ambition: Maybe
University,
LINDA FONG
Yearbook ( Editor )
Keyettes ( Secretary )
C. G. 1. T.
Debating Club
( Pres. )
Band
I Newspaper
| * Stage Band
- "Biz-Ed
5 Fishing
| ■ Hunting
"Where Is The Mayor
H Ambition: University
Intramurals
Volleyball
Badminton
Biz-Ed.
, TED FOULKES
Basketball
Bowling Club
Chess Club
Science Club
| Yearbook
| Ambition: To finish
Social 30
BRUCE HURDMAN
BRENT HLEUCKA
'4
Intramurals
Sports
Badminton
Chess Club
Fort Benton Exchange
Ambition: Architect
ROBERT HARRIS PATRICIA HASLAM
Drama Club - Sound
Effects
Ambition: Telecommunications
Tech.
Basketball
Keyette Club
Student Union
Taber Colt Club
DOUGLAS HOLLAND
Curling
LAURA JANSAN
4-H Clothing Club
Keyettes
Ambition: Nursing
NORRIS IVERSON
Band
Stage Band
CHERYL JAQUE
Yearbook
4-H Clothing Club
Newspaper
Ambition: Registered
Nurse
Key Club
Student Council
SUZANNE KARREN
Keyettes, Yearbook
Badminton
Volleyball
Musical Comedy
Mixed Chorus
Ambition: Home Ec.
Teacher
TERRY KINNIBURGH
Music
1 C. G. I. T.
Figure Skating
Sunday School
Teacher
Yearbook Typist
: Ambition: Medical-
I Dental
Secretary
PHILLIP LeBLANC
WENDY LEEKS
Bowling
Curling
Yearbook
Mixed Chorus
Musical
Ambition:
Hairdresser
GEORGE LEM
Baseball
MONICA
LEMIESZEWSKI ►I
Basketball
Sports
Newspaper
Piano
Keyettes
Ambition: Journalist
HANK BEKKERING
Intramurals
Sr. Men's Basketball
Ambition: Mechanics,
Electronics
NORMAN MACHIDA
Key Club
J Intramurals
DONALD MALINSKY
Hockey
DONNA MALINSKY
Softball
Newspaper
Curling
Yearbook
Students' Council
Ambition: Social
Worker
if.
ROCKY McPHEE
• Girl Watching
- Ambition: Commercial
Artist
LINDA MIKALSON
Softball
Curling
Yearbook
Ambition: Medical
Lab.
Technician
IAN MILLER
Basketball
Key Club
Students' Council
Ambition: Dentist
DIANE MEISNER
Badminton
Bowling
Drama
Newspaper
Mixed Chorus
Ambition: Artist
Retailer
Lt;'^i
ALAN OMATANI
Key Club
Sr. Volleyball Team
Track and l ield
Ambition: University
Pharmacist
JAY PETERSON
Basketball
Bus Driver
DONALD NOBLE
Curling
Basketball
Badminton
PHUJ.JP PETERSON
Stage Band
Science Club
Curling
Yearbook
High School Musical
Ambition: Band
Master
RICHARD PETERSON
Noon Activities
Broom ball
Billiards
Ambition: To
Graduate
BRENDA PICKLES
Works at Hospital
Ambition: Job or
College
REED PLATT
Band
Stage Band
RONALD RAKOS
Hockey
Pool
Ambition: R, C. M. P. kx
CHARLES RENNER
Hockey
Ambition: Accountant
NORMA SANGSTER
Keyettes
Band
4-H
Sports
LINDA SHOCKEY
Newspaper
4-H
Sports
MAXINE SANTONI
TOM SAUNDERS
Senior Basketball
Diving Team
Band ( Pres. )
GLORIA STOLK
4-H
Softball
Volleyball
Newspaper
MONTE TURNER
LINDA STONE
Curling-Draw Master
( Vice-Pres. )
A. Y.P.A.
LARRY TAYLOR
Biz-Ed, Council
Hockey, Band
Musical
Ambition: To be a
bachelor all his
life and teach
his children to
be the same.
Basketball
Badminton
Bowling
Ambition: College
LARRY VALGARDSON
4-H
Curling
Ambition: Farmer
GAYLE RUSSELL
4-H
Sports
Ambition: Nurse
LOGAN PORTER
RON WESTHORA
DICK WIEBE HERMAN WIEBE
MYRNA WIEBE
Mixed Chorus
Ambition: Secretary
PATRICIA WILLIAMS
Curling Club
School Newspaper
Yearbook ( Picture
Editor)
Ambition: Home Ec.
Teacher
BETTE JO HAMMAN
Basketball, Keyettes
Hi-C, C. G. I. T.
4-H Sugar Beet Club
Ambition: Home Ec.
Teacher
WENDY WOOD
Basketball
Baseball
Badminton
Girls' Stage Band
Keyettes
Triple Trio
Ambition: Physical
Ed.
DONNA KINNIBURGH
4-H Club
Baseball Team
Volleyball
Curling Club
Square Dancing Club
LOUISE KINNIBURGH
Piano Teacher
Senior Classes
Hall
Best Looking
Linda Bowman, Mark Bi
W. R. Myers High School 1969
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 1968-1969)pdfW.R. MYERS HIGH SCHOOL 5511-54 Street
Taber, Alberta TIG 1L5
Phone: 223-2292DA WN OF WISDOM AURORA SAPIENTIAE
is for determination to get an education . . .
is the ability to use what we have learned . .
M^ the wealth of knowledge we have obtained . . .
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is for the novices that we no longer are . .
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is for the many opportunities we have had . .
is for foundations of our future firmly laid
MT is willingness to strive always for improvement . . .
is inspiration that keeps us ever trying
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is for success that comes to those who earn it .
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is the desire to develop understanding .
^5 is ever onward? and onward we will go .
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is what we all can achieve!
a mature outlook on life . . .THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO THE GRADS OF '69THE STUDENTS OF MYERS HONOR
MR. “LEN” WRIGHT
Voltair once said, "You cannot hate someone you really know". One might paraphrase this and say: You cannot hate learning once you really know it.
We at Myers, have been fortunate to have Mr. Wright as the President of the School Board. Fortunate in that he has tried to make us less blind and less complacent; his story is one of dynamism, not deterioration.
It has been and still remains for Mr. Wright, that the school surroundings will be one of renewal in a hospitable environment. But in so having - renewing becomes something of the self. Mr. Wright is an "involved" person; a man that has realized long ago that the challenge between potential and life must be an endless dialogue. He asks this of all the students of Taber and has worked hard to be heard on the idea. Life, is after all, an unequalled teacher if one is not afraid to look at it. Mr. Wright would say, that education has at its zenith the idea that the individual must pursue his own education.
There is no question that Goethe was correct when he said that man will always make mistakes as long as he is doing something. By all means do something! Mr. Wright has striven for the idea that spirit is more important than form. He has seen and continues to see in teaching, that the classroom MUST possess curiosity, objectivity of search, open-mindedness, and the capacity to think critically.
Is Mr. Wright saying or does he say, that freedom means permission to do just about anything? Hardly! He sees in freedom the carrier of possibilities.
It is therefore with deep appreciation, that we dedicate this portion of the 1969 Dawn Yearbook to Mr. Len Wright who has helped to make us "know education".
- R.J. SilversASSISTANT EDITOR'S MESSAGE:
The Myers Yearbook portrays an image to those who examine it. The book portrays how the school
is run, the type of students and teachers in its walls, the activities, attitude and atmosphere of the
school. One can generally tell from the quality of the final product of the Yearbook just exactly what
type of school it represents.
Myers is a good school, but too often the final result is not a fair representative of the type of school
it really is. But this is due to the lack of student support.
Every year only a select few- and very few- compile and combine our Yearbook and then we the
non-participating ones have the nerve to run down such a fine effort.
This year the credit for such a good book lies on one man-Jim Ackerman. I do not wish to imply by
this that all the other members of the Yearbook committee did not contribute or help out but when it
came down to the real nitty-gritty it was he alone who put forth the effort and work needed into completing
this book, that you now hold. So, to Jim-we must take off our hats and salute you.
Myers must and better take more care in selecting the Yearbook Committee; for every year the
staff dwindles and the editor handles the bulk of the responsibility of compiling a book. This year we
had one heck of a time finding people to take over the responsibility of running next year's yearbook.
Just remember this: if you do not like our book as it is you know what YOU can do about it - - - -
You the individual must get in and participate and put every effort into a good Yearbook, not only for
yourself but for Myers.
Shelby J. Wills
Assistant Editor
An editorial from the Yearbook Editor is, as tradition would have it, one that happily states what a
wonderful job the committee has done and how the Yearbook is so much better than in previous years.
However, since I seldom abide by any traditions, I would like to dispense with all this and state generally
what my views are about this book and its purpose.
As much as possible we have tried to break the more tedious traditions of the yearbook. Prose has
been despensed with or added where ever and when ever possible. Candid snap shots have been almost
done away with because they are too contrived for a good yearbook to contain.
Shelby's enthusiasm and assistance more than any other factor made the publication of this book
possible and I would like to sincerely thank her. Thanks also to Norm and his advertising committee,
Lynette and the other artists and Mr. Baldwin for his advice and assistance. Thanks also to all those who
in any way contributed to the publication or development of this book.
Aquarius begins something new and something that greatly pleases me. Martin Kaga, the artist, has
derived the title from the song of the same name by the FIFTH DEMENTION. In this new age "...
peace will find our planet." Therefore we ask Aquarius - Where? When?
Where on this planet does one find equality, stability of values, sincere friendship, a place where
ideals are not scoffed at and where individuality is respected and sought after. If one were lucky enough
to find such a place he would think he had discovered a Utopia if not Shangrala.
Such a place will never be found if one is shrouded in the unenvolved attitude of the Canadian people.
To the Grads: "the development of the world is within your grasp. Stare the realities of life square
in the face, determined to sway the human race from the goal of self destruction they have set. Never
feel alone in your attempts to change your environment. Always stick with your original ideals and
never, ever give up.
To all those people whose hands search the pages of this book, the same should be applied to their
lives. Good luck to all and may all your endeavers be fruitful.
Jim Ackerman-Editor
’69 DAWN YEARBOOK STAFF
MEMBERS OF THE YEARBOOK ORGANIZATION:
Norman Brown, Advertising Editor; Margret Wiebe, Layout Editor; Carol Lazeruk, Secretary; Lynnette Jensen,
Art Editor; Sharon Reti, Advertising; Jim Ackerman, Editor; Shelby Wills, Assistant Editor; Susan Jensen, Layout;
Agnes Williams, Advertising; Darlene Taylor, Layout; Amy Kadoyama, Layout; Brian Meisner, Photographer.
MISSING: Percilla Hammer, Layout; Glenna Jensen, Art; Mr. Baldwin, Advisor; Lynnette Iverson, Treasurer.
ADMINISTRATION
" THE BIG THREE"
Mr. F. Semaka, Mr. J. L. George, Principal; Mr. R. Francis.
Whom, then, do I call educated? First, those who manage well the circumstances which they encounter
day by day, and who possess judgement which is accurate in meeting occasions as they arise,
and rarely miss the expedient course of action.
Next, those who are decent and honorable in their intercourse with all men, bearing easily and
good-naturedly what is unpleasant or offensive in others and being themselves as agreeable and reasonable
to their associates as is humanly possible to be; furthermore, those who hold their pleasures always under
control, and are not unduly overcome by their misfortunes, bearing up under them bravely in a manner
worthy of our common nature; finally and most important of all, those who are not spoiled by their successes,
who do not desert their true selves but hold their ground steadfastly as wise sober minded men.
Rejoicing no more in the good things which have come to them through chance then in those which
through their own nature and intelligence are theirs since birth.
Those who have character which is in accord not with one of these things but all of them, these I
maintain are educated and whole men possessed by all the virtues of a man.
-Socrates: 436 - 338 B. C.
Mr. R. Beck Mrs. L. Rolfson Mr. B. Burbank
Mr. R. Silvers Mrs. E. Keister Mr. K. Lawson
Mrs. H. West Mr. R. Sheen Mr. W. Mathis
Mr. W. Morrison Mr. D. Lusk Mr. D. Dick
PEOPLE BEHIND THE ADMINISTRATION
SECRETARIAL STAFF
LIBRARY ASSISTANTS & ADVISOR
CUSTODIANS: Mr. Tufts, Mr. De Groot, Mr. Jones, Mr. Bullock.
Allen Doug
Anderson Jolayne
Anderson Marvin
Anderson Shirley
Andres Marge
Archer Sharon
Austin Larry
Avery Betty
Bareham Deb
Bareman John
Baroldi Rhea
Bekkering Alzo
Bell Randy
Bennett Rod
Bettcher Gary
Bigelow Judy
Birch Tom
Bodnar Fred
Brezovski Judy
Broadfoot Doug
Brown Norm
Christensen Janet
Clements Bruce
Cobler Marcia
Conrad Marilyn
Craddock Lawrence
Craddock Mervin
Danforth Lynn
Djani Slavko
Djani Vera
Doell Jerry
Duncombe Vicki
Easthope Karen
Easthope Sandra
Engleson Cynette
Engleson Reg
Erickson Leif
Evanson Eric
Fehr Mary
Ferguson Brenda
Fong Joey
Friesen Sharon
George Bob
Georzen Sherry
Grant Barry
Grieser Barbra
Haverman Karen
Hacking Keith
Hall Jerry
Hamman Cam
Hansen Jim
Harding Terry
Harris LeAnne
Harris Renae
Hart Lana
Haas Dixie
Herringer Shauna
Holland Mike
How Joe
Holman DeWayne
How Rackel
Hurdman Fred
Ishida Kerry
Iverson Vicki
Jansen Carol
Jensen Barbra
Jensen Cam
Jensen Derek
Jensen Diane
Jensen John
Jensen Laura Mae
Joblonkay Lissa
Johnson Cheryl
Jones Linda
Kalma Elsie
Littletent Curtis
Karren Sharlene
Kiester Kerry
Kinniburgh Bill
Kinniburgh Jack
Krahn Norman
Kunimoto Robert
Lagran Bonnie
Laing Bob
Langhofer Danny
Leavitt Randy
LeBlanc Gary
Lehto Dale
Lewis Tim
Litchfield Ardyth
Loree Gordon
Lowry Gail
Malinsky Ed
Marose Marvin
May Harold
McKay Ken
McCulloch Sharon
McLeod Gary
Meyer Brenda
Mikalson Daryl
Milne J ane
Mitchell Sandra
Moorey Brenda
Mueller Fred
Nikoleychuk Darvin
Nordquist John
Ohashi Joy
Omotani Les
Paterson Jerry
Pauls Rodney
Perry Randy
Peters Gary
Peterson Jody
Peterson Randy
Platt Reva
Pollard Lynne
Quong Mae
Rodwell Larry
Kempt Henry
Russell Charles
Salomons Diane
Salomons Ralph
Schaafsma Hank
Selk Karenne
Smith Connie
Sullivan Rosie
Tatoosh Jim
Thiessen George
Tschritter Brian
Tschritter Willie
Uyeda Terry
Valgarson Richard
Waddle Donna
Walker John
Wedel Kathy
West Doug
Wiebe Ivan
Wiebe Stan
William Agnes
Williams Keith
Willis Fern
Wood Denise
Wright Derrick
Zacharias Dave
Boro JOT WAkAlK
Zelenka Robert
Zuidhof Wilma
Rombough Sharon
Gwte 8hejt
Abell Esther
Anderson Denise
Anderson Janis
Anton Monica
Arnett Tim
Barca Sharon
Bennett Deitra
Biegler Randy
Born Norma
Boyle Heather
Braun Bill
Brenner Arnold
Browning Bev
Browning Bill
Bullock Drew
Cannady Cheryl
Chin Wendy
Clements Wendy
Collett Judy
Conrad Brian
Conrad Perry
Coombs Dale
Crawford Calvin
Djani Mary
Doell Eva
Price Marilynne
Donick Brenda
Dow Cheryl
Erickson Dale
Erickson Tom
Evanson Bonnie
Evanson Kent
Fedor Aleitta
Ferguson Debra
Francis Kim
Francis Leslee
Friesen Margret
Furukawa Susan
Goodfellow Brian
Gough Gladys
Gow Susan
Grieser Donna
Guenter Ross
Gustum Richard
Munroe Dale
Hall Linda
Halma John
Hammer Priscilla
Hansen Vai
Harris Melissa
Harris Randy
Hedley Gay
Henley Ed.
Hill Darryl
Holthe Brian
Ikebuchi Ken
Ingram Bruce
Jensen Brenda
Jensen David
Jensen DeRay
Jensen Garth
Jensen Jerry
Jensen Ladene
Johnson Lynn
Kadoyama Amy
Kalma Susie
Kerner Ron
Kinniburgh Craig
Kinniburgh Ron
Layton Barbara
Layton Betty
Layton Wendy
Ledgerwood Lorraine
Leeks Sandra
LeRoy Valerie
Lewis Tom
Littletent Curtis
Madsen Susanne
Martin Bryce
Matsuda Don
Mataamoto Bill
Mazereew Renny
McKay Cheryle
McPhee Randy
Megyes J anet
Meier Myrna
Milne Vicki
Nagy Bill
Peterson Vernon
Peterson Pam
Pollard Doug
Price Richard
Reamsbottom Betty
Reamsbottom Bill
Renner Maureen
Reti Sharon
Russell Randy
Massong Ray
Russell Bill
Sameshima Mel
Schaafsma Lex
Shockey Diane
Shockey Vai
Stimson Deb
Tanaka Harvey
Taylor Darlene
Taylor Harriet
Tschritter Peggy
Noble Connie
Perini Darlene
Peters Robert
Peterson Denise
Tychon Joanne
Valgardson Ed
Valgardson Reta
Vic Vik Rick
Walker Linda
Werewka Fred
West Gordon
Wiebe Henry
Wilde Deb
Winkler John
Williams Allan
Workman Linda
In^uhtiu
Hackett Murry
Johnson Brooke
Kano Mark
Kerkhoff Ron
Layton Gordon
Duell Bev
Stokke Ken
Tychon Glen
Ackerman Jim
Anderson Decker
Wright, Jane
Anderson, Cam
Anderson, Craig
Perinik, Rob
West, Bob
POSTGRADUATES
Cough, Lynn
Holland, Doug
Jesperson, Tom
Shockey, Linda
Atkins, Jack
Abell, Marsha
Lem, George
Christensen, Georgia
NO PrfOTO AVAILABLE
Hamman, Bette Jo
Kano, Mark *
Ellingson, John
Fretts, Deraid
* Mark Kano is a Postgraduate instead of an undergrad as shown on the previous page.
The Yearbook Committee.
GRAD ’69
MAY 23, CLASS NO. 98
TIME FOR A BEGINNING"
CLASS
HISTORY
EXCERPTS from the CLASS HISTORY BY MARTIN KAGA
Madam Chairman, Honored Guests, Fellow Graduands:
I have been accorded the privilege this evening of presenting
to you, a personal summary of the experiences of the
'69 graduating class. Condensing the events of twelve years
for a hundred students would be an impossible task however,
unless there were some point to talk or focus upon. Therefore,
in review of all the events: successes, failures and
progression, the keynote which suit our class seems to be the amount of responsibility we have taken up
between grades one and twelve towards ourselves and the parts of society which determine our character.
Through each grade the added responsibilities and opportunities have thus brought us to today's climax.
Our first troubled days quickly prepared us for this theme. Separated from our parents for the half
day of school, to be the first of many, the responsibility of looking out for ourselves to a greater extent
was a fearful and tearful one we more or less accepted. As we learned however, school was not as bad
as its first impression. The work was easy and quickly to be praised. Our educators shared with our
parents, the daily chores as mother or father figures and our respect for those beings was only matched by
our fear of their laws. The grades soon progressed however, as did the students' view of school. The rough
life consisted of chasing enemies up the backstop of Westlake, the annual track meets at Dr. Hamman,
Centrals sportsmanship. Thus in six years of elementary life we gained some of the responsibilities we
would remember and use in High school.
The shocking new freedoms and temptations of Jr. High however, sidetracked our confidence, but
definitely elementary young minds. The shock which broke this somnolent stupor, came in the form of
departmental exams. Disgust, frustration, and cramming somehow enabled us to survive that storm and
threw us into the din of Sr. High life. We enlisted the cosmopolitans of Barnwell, selling our class to its
present capacity, finally concluding a process of unifying all the districts grade tens.
The theme of everything we did in class from that point on centered about our life after leaving
school. From deciding what to do after school each day to deciding what to do after school for a life
time is a huge contrast from writing a simple occupations 10 essay. The three years it took us to gain
that responsibility has been thus a result of slow process which we are formal completing acceptance of
today.
The gaining of these obligations and their fulfilment have been the paramount ideal of our society.
Our ascendency from looking after ourselves in school to looking after our future satisfies this ideal in
part. The gaining of responsibility like history, itself however, is a continuing and growing event in
its own right. Thus, although we must close this chapter of our history, we must prepare ourselves for
those YET TO PASS.
sorrow as we leave this place.
CLASS
VALEDICTORIAN
EXCERPTS FROM ANGELA HOWS' SPEECH
Madam Chairman, Honored Guests, Parents and Fellow
Graduands and Ladies and Gentlemen.
To this place, W.R. Myers, to the guidance of our parents
and teachers, to the fellowship of our schoolmates, we owe
everything. Here we lived for 6 years, having passed from childhood
to maturity, as mature as teenagers can be. But now the
end has come; we must bid farewell to all of you and to the
good and bad times we have experienced. Our old meeting
places and favorite haunts will be frequented by new faces and
entities.
It is with mixed feelings that we move onto a new way of
life and all of us will be experiencing feelings of both joy and
It will be a sad occasion because we will be loosing many of the friends we have made and the
attachments we have established over the years. Some of us will miss the social and other activities associated
with school.
The occasion will be a glad one too, because an end has come to the routine, classroom discipline
and regimentation, exams, and all the other things that are associated with Jr. and Sr. High School.
Another reason for happiness is the sense of achievement synonymous with this occasion, a sense that
carries with it a feeling of satisfaction.
But this satisfaction was only possible through the sympathetic understanding and guidance of our
parents and teachers. To our parents we owe our very being as well as the opportunity of gaining an
education. They have provided for our every need and have steered us safely through many a crisis. We
are also beholdent to our professors for the knowledge and understanding they have imparted to us.
Credit goes to our friends for assisting in the building of character and personality. We have achieved
an awareness of social grace and poise and have learned to respect the INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF EACH
INDIVIDUAL.
As we leave the safe confines of home and school and go out into the world we must always keep in
mind that there can be NO HAPPINESS in a LIFE WITHOUT WORK. To win success we must well use and
need ambition and a strong determination to work hard. The world needs people of worth, people of
determination, people with a purpose, people of action. Our duty is to accept our stations in life with
strong faith, zeal, self-confindence and the willingness to toil hard. Though the future is unforeseeable
and uncertain, we can take steps to reasonably insure a hopeful fate for ourselves by setting high goals and
striving unceasingly to attain them. Without a capacity for work and a love for performing the duties of
our chosen vocation, success, independence, and security will surely elude us. It is a proven fact that
out of 100 men at the age of 65 a full 50^0 would be broke and dependent upon charity to their relatives
or public institutions. One third would be dead, many due to improper living. 5 of the 100 would be in
poor financial circumstances, while only 4 would be considered comfortable and 1 lone man would be
rich and you can be sure he had the unusual capacity and willingness to work. Perhaps the bad thing
about making good is that you have to keep on making good every day thereafter, but by sticking to one
thing and laboring at it constantly, we are bound to perfect ourselves in a job we seek to do.
Now we leave, not knowing when or whether ever we may return, to face the future with hopes and
aspirations, with fears and apprehension. Shouldering a task greater than ever we've had to shoulder
before, but with inspiration given to us - WE CANNOT FAIL.
Good-bye, good luck, and God bless you all.
GRADS ’69
VICE-PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE TO THE GRADUANDS
The school year 1968-'69 could well be called the year of student unrest, resistance and even violence. A tide or rebellion has broken out in educational institutions all over the world. The newspaper and television coverage of student rioting has contributed heavily to perpetuating and aggravating the number and instensity of such episodes. Paralleling the incidence of physical upheaval there has been a moral and emotional conflagration. Use of psychedelic drugs generation gap conflicts, "hippie" behavior and thinking and a general renouncing of the honored virtues of honesty, responsibility, industry, good will towards fellow men, all have caused schools to become suspect. Added to this, the tremendous drain of costs of education on the national economy and it is small wonder that the serious minded part of society has become alarmed and outraged.
Although this picture of educational institutions is not satisfactory, it is also not completely true. The foregoing description is applicable to only a segment of individuals in relatively a small number of schools. Most students and most schools are bending their energies to the task of developing intellectual competence. Schools are still producing knowledgeable, capable, creative thinking young people who will handle the problems and ills of their generation just as adequately, if not better than their forefathers. Here in W. R. Myers probable exists a small reproduction of the national educational scene. We have our rowdiness at dances occasionally, differences of opinions between teachers and pupils; among pupils; among teachers and even among administrators but wisdom and good judgement inevitably follow discussion. Dialogue prevails over violence and swinging fists. Of course this relatively quiet purposeful achievement doesn't make very interesting reading in the newspapers or viewing on television. In summation, an appraisal of our situation would indicate that although we have a considerable amount of room for moral, intellectual and cultural improvement, we are not in immediate danger of break down in these areas! But only with conscious, planned effort will we surpress undesirable manifestations in our midst and strive towards worth-while goals.
F. SemakaGRAD CEREMONIES: A NIGHT
OF BEAUTY
FOR BEGINNING
THE GRADS OF
BEST DANCERS
BEST ATHLETES
BEST SCHOLASTIC ABILITY
’69 CHOOSE:
BEST CITIZENS
BEST DRESSED
BEST PERSON
W. R. Myers High School 1993
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 1992-1993)pdfMyers Times
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Page
Opinions........................ 2
Pep Rallies.................... 4
Lifestyles........................ 6
Entertainment...............10
Current Hits..................12
Students Life.................13
Journalism..................... 16
Prom............................... 18
Grad Photos................. 24
Mug Shots.....................40
Clubs & Organizations..51
Sports Section..............64
News of Yesteryear.... 80
Advertisements.............80
The original three-story structure
constructed in 1949 was
called Taber High School.
Later, two old barrack buildings
were moved on to the
school grounds. One was used
as an industrial arts building
and the other as a gymnasium.
Eventually, the gymnasium
became the Cranford Community
Hall while the other building
is now used as the school division
maintenance shop. In the
1950’s two gymnasiums were
built, along with the junior high
portion of the complex.
Students moved into the new
building during the 1960-61
school year and the name
For more information on
football look to page 64
changed to W.R. Myers High
School. Mr. Myers had served
for many years as a trustee on
the board of the Taber School
Division. As the numbers in
high school increased two more
wings were added: the industrial
wing in 1963, and the
home economics/business education
wing in 1967. In 1981
it was decided that W.R. Myers
should be split into separate junior
and senior high schools.
The junior high was called
Taber Junior High until it was
renamed in honor of Don A.
Ferguson. In 1990, Grade 9 students
became part of the high
school.
For a better look at pep rallies
see page 4
Opinions Page 2
--------- F
Students Speak Out!
If you won the lottery, what would you do with all
that money? “Depending on the amount, probably
give some to family and friends, then buy a nice car,
new clothes and save the rest.” Laura Odland - Gr.
11 (Left). “I’d buy myself a car, two new wardrobes
and save the rest for an early retirement so I could
travel the world and stay extra long in Jamaica, find
myself a handsome companion and live happily ever
after.” Trina Meadows Gr. 11 (Right).
What's your ideal vehicle? “1993 Ford 3/4 ton 4x4
with a 5-speed 460 motor, cab and a half, short box
with tinted windows and a wicked black paint job."
Michael Kemick - Gr. 11 (Left). “1968 Malibu,
because it's an original muscle car.” Chad Clarke
- Gr. 11 (Right).
What was your first impression of Myers High
School and how has it changed? “I thought it would
be all play and no work, also a time to get to know
more people. I soon found out that it’s a lot of work
without a lot of free time.” Danna Madison - Gr. 9
(Left). “Before, I thought this school was big! I was
also nervous to be the youngest in the school now
I realize Myers is small and it’s not so bad being
the youngest. I also thought it would be easy —
what a joke!” Kristi Engleson Gr. 9.
What was your first impression of Myers High
School and how has it changed? “I thought it would
be easy going and not such hard work, but now I
know I have to work hard to get anywhere and it’s
teaching me a good lesson on my first report card."
Brad Jensen - Gr. 9. “Before school started I
thought it would be hard to find my way around,
also I thought the classes would be way harder than
they are. Now I could probably walk around the
school blindfolded.” Tracy Burns - Gr. 9.
Opinions Page 3
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would
you choose? Why? “In a house along the 18th fairway
of Pebble Beach golf course, because I love
golf!” Chris Madsen - Gr. 10 (Left). “On a mountain,
in a cabin by a big clean lake, where I own a
lot of land. I love to live where I can go outdoors
and do anything outside. I like to fish and hunt so
all I have to do is to walk outside and there it is.
I love being outdoors!” Brent Stuckart - Gr. 10
(Right).
What’s your ideal vehicle? “1993 GMC Z71 off road
4x4 with a 10 disc CD player under the seat and
the best tape player for the dash. Also loaded with
AC and all other luxuries.” Eric Zilinski - Gr. 10
(Left) What’s your best excuse for not having your
homework done or for not goint to class? “I don’t
need an excuse, I’m bigger than you!” John Tschrit-ter
- Gr. 10 (Right).
What advice would you give to future high school
students? “Play sports, have fun, and do your
homework. In sports you’ll make lots of friends, and
have fun or you’ll be bored for 3 years. Do your
homework so you will graduate in 3 years, not 4.”
Rhonda Lent - Gr. 12. “Start high school by getting
good grades in Grade 10 and keep on getting
them throughout high school so you don't end up
like me and have to come back for another year of
Grade 12.” Jonathan Bennett - Gr. 12.
What do you like about our school? “I like the stairs
in the school and the fact that there is absolutely
no heat in the 1949 building. I guess it is supposed
to keep us awake.” Mark Appleton - Gr. 12 (Left).
“My dad is the principal!” Michael Johnson - Gr.
12 (Right).
Pep Rallies Page 4
From Top to Bottom: Michelle, Blaine
& Michelle give great poses for the
camera while Trevor and Carmen express
themselves to the public. Scott
looks a tad worried, but Brad and
Ryan look like thay have nothing to
hide. At the bottom Angie & Jamie are
getting ready to pucker up and
smooch.
Pep Rallies Page 5
From Top to Bottom: Michelle is giving us a piece of
her mind while Const. Grant excites the audience with
an incredible speech. Looks to me like that’s something
is missing in this shot, maybe a smile, eh girls?
Gaelen is getting as far away from Jeremy as he can,
it looks like he is going to burp or hurl or something
like that.
Student Life Page 6
Top Left: Mural done by Art 30.
Top Right: Repel what the
@*$#!(T.J.) Middle Left: This is
my better half. (Blair) Middle
Right: Don’t even think about it!
(Shelly) Bottom Left: Luckiest
snowman in the world. (Jody,
Tricia, Esther) Bottom Right: Ah,
nutritious and delicious. (Collin)
Student Life Page 7
Top Left: Great minds at
work. Top Right: I pity the
fool who messes with me.
(Corey) Middle Left: No applause,
just throw money.
(Rhonda) Middle Right:
Hey, what’s happening?
(Leann, Rhonda, Tricia,
Jon) Bottom Left: How
about that T.V., Tyler? Bottom
Right: What’s ya talking
about, Mike?
Student Life Page 8
Top Left to Right: Ok, what’s going
on back there? Good morning girls.
What a beautiful day. Aren’t Grade
12's the best? Don’t get any bright
ideas Santa! Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry
Christmas!
Student Life Page 9
Top Left to Right: Don’t you just love
biology? Just wait till you get to Grade
12. Are you sure you’re just reading?
What ya looking at, Shawna? Just another
fun filled day in gym class.
Dances Page 10
Top Left: This is just a night thing for Tracey
and Jennifer! Top Right: Maybe we should ask
Arica for some identification. Middle Left: Is
this a solid relationship? Middle Right: Just
a bunch of typical bale warmers! Bottom
Right: Not to worry, it’s just a bunch of cowboy
junkies!
Dances Page 11
Top Left: Just hanging out.
Top Right: We haven't got a
clue! Middle Left: Gotta love
those Myers’ dances! Middle:
Christmas is for the wild
ones! Middle Right: Fancy
decorating, John! Bottom
Left: Look at those pearly
yellow’s! Bottom Right: What
a team.
Current Hits Page 12
ACTORS
1. Tom Cruise
2. Kevin Costner
3. Mel Gibson
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger
5. Christian Slater MOVIES
1. Beauty and the Beast
2. Terminator 2
3. Basic Instinct
4. Boyz n' the Hood
5. Dracula
6. Candyman
7. Gladiator
8. Monty Python’s Quest for
the Holy Grail
9. Last of the Mohicans
10. Far and Away
T.V. SHOWS
1. Beverly Hills 90210
2. Married With Children
3. Seinfeld
4. In Living Color
5. Home Improvement
ACTRESSES
1. Julia Roberts
2. Christina Applegate
3. Michelle Pheiffer
4. Cindy Crawford
5. Sharon Stone
SONGS
1. November Rain
Guns n' Roses
2. To Be With You - Mr. Big
3. How do You Talk to an Angel
- The Heights
4. Stay - Shakespeares Sister
5. Friends in Low Places
Garth Brooks
VEHICLES
1. Chevy
2. Ford
3. Porsche
4. Dodge
5. Lamborghini
GROUPS/SINGERS
1. Garth Brooks
2. Guns n' Roses
3. Boys II Men
4. Bryan Adams
5. Celine Dion
6. Mariah Carey
7. Barenaked Ladies
8. N.W.A.
9. Paula Abdul
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers
HOBBIES
1. Sports
2. Listening to music
3. Partying
4. Riding Motorbikes
5. Talking on the phone
Candids Page 13
Top (L to R): You’re not serious are you,
La Wanda? Now, did you really expect
Karrie to do her homework when you
sent her to the lunch room? Middle
(Lto R): Looks like Shane got a little carried
away with the razor. Angie awaites
her next surprise. Bottom (L to R):
Melissa’s gossip corner. Jon’s obviously
spotted a nice set of legs! Look who's
hanging out in the office.
Candids Page 14
Top Left: Pom, Pom paradise!
Top Right: You’re not serious!
Middle Left: Don’t you just
hate those sticky lockers,
Chris! Middle Right: Well, I
know the answer and I'm not
going to tell you. Bottom Left:
Scott tells Tracy a hilarious
joke! Bottom Right: Great
minds think alike!
Candids Page 15
Top Left: Gee Mom, if you
could see me now! Top Right:
Kathy and Krista believe life
is grand if you have food in
your hand. Middle Left:
Mike’s true self is revealed!
Middle Right: All in a day’s
work! Bottom Left: Are we
having fun yet, Kyla! Bottom
Right: Greg thinks about
reaching his new heights.
Journalism Page 16
This year the yearbook has been a challenge for me, but
a good challenge. This yearbook is a book of memories
for you to look back on. Working on the yearbook is very
rewarding, but it requires a lot of work. Meeting deadlines,
finding the right pictures, writing copy, etc. is not all that
easy at times, but we made it. I would like to thank Mrs.
Klemen for all the help she gave us and Dave Schritt from
the Taber Times, who lent us his negatives. Also, thanks
to my fellow students in journalism class.
Back Row(L-R): Kathy Braun, Rebecca Jensen, Krista
Jensen, Barbara Harris, Shawna Colter, Krissy Shew-chuck,
Jennifer Martin, Mike Lawlor, Tanya Braun,
Jana Anderson, Karen Laurie, Georgina Driedger,
Mrs. Klemen (advisor) Front row (L-R): Trisha Donahue,
Ashley Jensen, Christina Moedt Top Right to
Bottom: Ashley finally finds out what he really looks
like! Dave Hinton hard at work. Jennifer and Krissy
show that journalism can be fun.
Seniors
Sharia Nishida is busy
doing her homework
every chance she has.
Beckie Peterson takes
time out of her busy
schedule to relax in
Del's room.
After 12 long years, we have
finally arrived at our senior
year! It is a year full of anticipation
of what the future holds
for us all. We are busy deciding
which university or college we
want to go to, meeting application
and scholarship deadlines
as well as studying for all the
hard exams that are creeping
up in June. Some of us may decide
to take a break from school
and try working and living on
our own, away from our parents.
As we look back, we see
many friendships and memories
obtained throughout our years
in school. Our senior year entails
many hard hours of school
and homework, but rest assured
we still find time to go out
and have fun. We are making
this our best year yet!
Not so often seen during
class, we were lucky enough
to catch a glimpse of Angie’s
smile during noon.
Jennifer Martin, Krissy Shewchuk,
and Tracey Chapple caught wandering
the halls during class.
Prom Grads Page 18
Top to Bottom: Beckie, how'd you get so lucky as to get
Derek to be your walking partner? You look good together!
Aren’t you glad that it’s finally over, Rhonda? So, ah, Myrna
what are you doing next Friday night? Don’t get too carried
away girls; you don’t know what could happen. This
is the best time of our lives so far.
Prom Candids Page 19
Top to Bottom: Myrna Loewen and Karen
Holstine sang the song Some Day at the
grad banquet. Just a part of the gang. Kir-sti
Bullock and Adam Jensen sang the
theme song, A Whole New World. Don’t
look so happy guys; it's not the end of the
world. Tara Stevens, along with the rest
of the Grad Committee, took part introducing
the program.
Ceremony Awards Page 20
The Cap and Gown Ceremonies on
the evening of June 28 was the final
activity for the Graduating
Class of 1993. Several awards
were presented on that occasion.
The recipients are shown starting
at the top left:
Leadership
Citizenship
Arica
Johannson
Brian Planger
Tara Stevens
Katie Grant
Kim Redd
Athletics Jon Bennet
Rhonda Lent
Bill Wright
Creative Arts Clinton Porter
Kim Djordjevic
Kirsti Bullock
Adam Jensen
Academic Kyle Lickiss
Myrna Loewen
Service Bobbi Jo Hill
Tracy Chapple
Miss Myers Michele
Horrocks
Mr. Myers Stephen Baker
Bottom Right: The Graduating
Class of 1993
Hall of Fame Page 21
The Hall of Fame awards are decided by the graduating
class. Top Left: Most Congenial: Mike Johnson, Esther
Nagai; Top Right: Best Sense of Humor: Carrie Bryant,
Chad Gough, Bobbi Jo Hill Middle Left: Most Likely to
Succeed: Mike Johnson, Kirsti Bullock Middle Right: Best
Looking: Adam Anderson, Krissy Shewchuk; Bottom Left:
Best Personality: Rich Urano, Sharia Nashida; Bottom
Right: Best All Round: Adam Anderson, Michele Horrocks
Valedictorian Page 22
They just couldn’t let me go. They had to give me one last assignment before I departed: to prepare and present this
valedictory address But, I guess I am somewhat responsible for this! though, s<t mg as how I am the valedictorian and
all I would just like to thank my father for fiddling with the marks so I could be here tonight.
My mom always says that the best recipe for a successful -speech should always include shortening, so I promise not
to make you suffer for too long. This year's graduation theme is "A Whole New World”: and, when you think about it, it
really is. In a very real sense, we are leaving one phase of our life and entering into an entirely new one. No matter what
path we take from here, we will be faced with many important decisions and a lot more responsibility to accompany them.
Just because things are going to change, though, it doesnoi'necessarily mean that life will get easier. And it is not meant to be.
As we think about where we want to be in the future, we can see that there are many different directions we might take.
There are those of us ■ i plan to soon leave
get married. But in spite of the different
some obstacles. It is inevitable. Thou -nem. v
and satisfaction which they bring to as we overcome them. They are only there
tinuous pursuit to bett: urselve's.
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on them from sitting in the sink for the past few months. Some of us might have to
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Prom Candids Page 23
Back Left - Right: Bill Wright. Stephen Baker. Kim Redd. Adam Anderson. Charles Nakishima, Ryan Tome. Jon
Bennett. Adam Jensen. Scott Hansen, Gord Schneider, Blaine Carlsen, Richard Urano. Dave Hinton. Scott Bryant.
Dave Sajinovic. Jeremy Bergen. Gord Speer. Chad Wiebe, Derek Beach, Shawn Rombough. Clinton Porter. Collin.
Maier. Rich Johnson. Third Row: Michael Lawlor, Michael Johnson, Tyler Megyes, Chris Walton, Brian Planger,
Mark Appleton, Beckie Peterson, Lisa Jensen, Michele Horrocks. Tracey Chapple, William Garrett. Kyle Lickiss.
an Fitzgerald, Dave McClung. Chad Gough. Second Row: Corrie Rombough, Karen Holstine. Vicky Sorensen,
Djordjevic, Carrie Bryant, LeAn Swap, Rhonda Lent, Tricia Donahue, Esther Nagai, Jody Anderson, Angela
zan, Tara Stevens, Joy Smathers. Krissy Shewchuk. Shelly Madison, Candy Atwood. Katie Grant. Bobbi Jo
Kirsti Bullock. Ashley Jensen. Front Row: Myrna Loewen. Tracey Bassett. Arica Johannson, Jody Nevil. Angie
-man. Sharia Nishida, Jennifer Martin. Angie Kerkhoff.
Grads Page 26
NAME: Adam Jay Anderson
NICKNAME: Acid
PET PEEVES: Perfectionists
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Rooking Noodle;
Slash getting slashed; Luther TEC VOC win.
DESTINY: To find one!
NAME: Jody Lynn Anderson
NICKNAME: Jod
PET PEEVES: Drivers with their signal light on;
old people on bikes.
FAVOURITE SAYING: Oh, whatever!; Who
cares?; You’re wrecked!
AMBITIONS: Background singer for ABBA,
Swiss mountain climber; yodeler.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Playing ninja in
Barnwell.
DESTINY: Race car driver.
NAME: Mark Robert Appleton
PET PEEVES: Loud mouth people; Grade 10
drivers with brand new vehicles.
FAVOURITE SAYING: I don’t want to hear it,
Blaine!
AMBITIONS: Sitting watching football, beer in
one hand, girl in the other.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: St. Mary’s grad
party 92, Def Leppard concert.
DESTINY: Owning Cheers, having Blaine walk
in, and everyone yelling “Cliff”!
NAME: Stephen Brent Baker
NICKNAME: Alien.
PET PEEVES: Angie Krizan telling me to cut my
hair; Dave shaking the floor.
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Basketball, volleyball,
anti-terrorist activities.
AMBITIONS: Wealthy beyond my years.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Playing ninja
and wreaking havoc in Barnwell.
DESTINY: Cure AIDS; colonize Mars; job!
NAME: Tracey Rhonda Bassett
NICKNAME: Trace, Shorty, Blondie.
PET PEEVES: Fords, L.A. Kings
FAVOURITE SAYINGS: Can I have some of
that?; I don’t think so.
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Parting and men
AMBITIONS; Nurses aid.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: The white car;
Rob and Ryan’s birthday.
DESTINY: To be rich and get married.
NAME: Angela Shirley Bateman
NICKNAME: Boomer.
PET PEEVES: People who don’t match clothes
with their socks; old drivers.
FAVOURITE SAYING: Where’s Scott?; Katie will
eat it.
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Eating, fun dates.
AMBITIONS: Optical assistant.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Set off alarm at
Guess jeans outlet; working at B Square.
DESTINY: Find every color of socks.
Grads Page 27
NAME: Derek Dean Beach
NICKNAME: Pudge, Beechy, Pudgey
PET PEEVES: Police, Arica and Kerri's voice.
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Partying, hockey,
hunting, fishing.
AMBITIONS: Graduate high school.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: When Farmer
and I rolled the Sundance, grad party, the first
deer I shot.
DESTINY: To become rich.
NAME: Jonathan Mark Bennett
NICKNAME: Loverboy, Allstar
PET PEEVES: People who smoke.
FAVOURITE SAYING: Shyah!
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Sleeping, eating, partying.
AMBITIONS: Nurse.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: March 20,
1992.
DESTINY: To be rich!
NAME: Jeremy Bergen
NICKNAME: Geoffrey, Jer Bear
PET PEEVES: When people lie; slow drivers.
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Hockey, driving, water
skiing, snow skiing.
AMBITIONS: Rich and retired and own lots of
vehicles.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Doing doughnuts
in the Hutterite colony while honking the
horn.
NAME: Susan Ann Braun
NICKNAME: Sue, Susie-Q
PET PEEVES: Slow drivers
AMBITIONS: Veterinary assistant
NAME: Carrie Rae Bryant
NICKNAME: Spike, Carebear
PET PEEVES: Calgary Flames, fords.
FAVOURITE SAYING: Yah right! Quincy, you're
cut off.
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Partying.
AMBITIONS: Owner of the L.A. Kings.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: The white car,
September 12.
DESTINY: To marry Quincy and move away
from Taber and have 5 kids.
NAME: Scott Kevin Bryant
NICKNAME: Cookie
PET PEEVES: Grant Prior in science.
FAVOURITE SAYING: No, Dutch, I don’t have a
smoke!
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Beating Chappy in
every subject.
AMBITIONS: Lawyer
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Eating
Cracker’s at Sushi's house.
DESTINY: To inherit money.
Grads Page 28
NAME: Serina Buchta
NICKNAME: Rene, Serinie
PET PEEVES: People who think too much of
themselves and think they’re God’s gift to the
world.
FAVOURITE SAYING: Hey, bonehead
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Drawing, listening to
music, partying
AMBITIONS: Beautician or model
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Gr. 9 grad and
the party afterwards.
NAME: Kirsti Bullock
PET PEEVES: Drivers that don’t signal, vulgarity;
Physics videos
FAVOURITE SAYING: Flip!; Rude!; Golly!
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Eating, laughing, snow
skiing, camping
AMBITIONS: Diagnostic medical sonographer or
dental hygienist
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Metal plate for
Stephen after a jiving accident
DESTINY: Olympic medal for laughing.
NAME: Tracey Lynne Chapple
NICKNAME: Melvin, Chappy, Wrinkles
PET PEEVE: Pudgy in social, P.B.
FAVOURITE SAYING: You must be dumb! Shut
up, Scott!
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Being with friends,
dance class, fishing
AMBITIONS: Marry a rich cowboy.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Gr. 9 ski trip,
Jenn’s bacon incident.
DESTINY: Live on a acreage with a cowboy.
NAME: Kimberly Janelle Djordjevic
NICKNAME: Kim Carl, Kimba, Skim, Kimbo
PET PEEVES: Bob, tighties
FAVOURITE SAYING: Smokin?
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Basketball, liquid
socializing.
AMBITIONS: Marry rich and take em’ for all
they got.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Barnwell boo-ney
cruise, Eliason’
W. R. Myers High School 2019
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 2018-2019)pdfMyers High School
5511A 54 Street
403-223-2292
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School Population: 353 students
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TEA COME ONE, COME ALL.... FREE BURGERS FOR ALL!
Meet the Teacher is a wonderful opportunity for parents, students and staff
to meet in an informal setting. It is a great opportunity for both teachers and
parents to put names to faces. It was a great event that led to more
connections in our school community. We hope to see more of you next year!
Principal's
W.R. Myers High Schoc
and teachers share the
for meaningful post-secondc
H-f of a communit'
editions.
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HANGIN' WITH BESTIES!
ne community's school, and we recognize our responsibility to
nize the educational experience for each Ken Pon, Go Rebels!
safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. We value
ate diversity, as well as the unique talents of each and every
strong relationship between the school, the student, and the home
I look forward to meeting you and your student, so feel free to
stop by to say hello the next time you are on campus. W.R. Myers
High School is truly "A Great Place to Be."
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Ajelle Acosta
Tyler Anderson
Keira Astalos
Chris Banga
Grayson Beers
Julie Benedicto
Shaelyn Bentson
Olivia Bos
Sarah Brantner
Cohen Broadbent
Brylin Brown
Emileen Bullock
Kira Campbell
Dylan Cannady
Talaina Carlsen
Emily Carver
Rylan Cetinski
Camryn Coney
Autumn Crosby
Cadence Crowson
Alisson Cruz
Jozee Cummins
Elizabeth David
Logan Davis
Wyatt Eckert
Christian Ellingson
Ulanda Fehr
Angel-Lee Fickell
Cody Fisher
Jaden Frederick
Cheyenne Gamache
Shea Garner
Harley Giesbrecht
Cassandra Gonzales
Reuben Hamm
Daimen Hammond
Blaze Hansen
Tatum Higa
Kiana Horvath
Ally llczynski
Kyler James
Emily Jensen
Sydni Jensen
Taia Jensen
Bryanne Jones
Nathan Keeping
Brooklyn Kercher
Noah Kientopp
Brandon Klassen
Liam Knutson
Danny Kroeker
Ashton Kunz
Reid Kunz
Madison Layton
David Liptak
Greyson Litchfield
Andy Little
Tamara Llewelyn-Jones
Kiera Lucas
Megan Lumley
Karter Lyczewski
Mitchell Malinsky
Kaylee Martin
Dawson Matthews
Rylan Millo
Carter Moser
Michaela Nilsson
Aiden O'connor
Lauren Pack
Owen Parks
Eva Peters
Rylee Peterson
Keira Phillips
Madison Rempel
Kole Reynolds
Shylynn Rice
Abby Risto
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U o ROCK CLIMBING
Students in the grade 9 Outdoor Education class get to learn wall climbing skills and
safety that will allow them to continue climbing at any climbing wall facility in Canada.
It's a great opportunity to learn a new skill and maybe even conquer some fears!
A few frowns, but all in all a
great time was had by all of
the Outdoor Ed students!
TEAM st’
BOAT RACES
Gr. 9 students competed in the Career Transitions Cardboard
boat race at the University of Lethbridge this past year. Both
teams did very well and it looks like they had a blast to boot!
ID
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BIOLOGY
Fetal Pig issection
This little piggy went to market.
This little piggy had roast beef.
This little piggy... well you know!
~TIM LUCHANSKI
PHYSICS FIELD trip
The Physics 30s took their annual trip to the
University of Lethbridge to do an optics experiment
and tour the various lab facilities. It's always great
to get the students on campus to see what science
opportunities exist outside of High School!
Chemistry 20 - Acidbase
titration lab. Drip,
swirl, colour change!"
Chemistry 30 - Building t
model of a condensation
polymerization reaction,
making polyester.
Each year the Physics 20s
have to build their own
roller coaster at the end of
the Work and Energy Unit.
The students have to
demonstrate their
knowledge to build a
working roller coaster that
meets set conditions, and
then do calculations on their
design. It's a fun project and
it s always so amazing to
see what they are able to
come up with!
CHEMISTRY
Josh Astalos
Quinn Bailey
Gage Banman
Josh Bekkering
Tyler Bekkering
Dallas Bodnar
Morgan Bos
Brett Bullock
Myron Bullock
Darrel Campbell
Nicholas Cannady
Jahlee Daisley
Dixie Dueck
Ethan Duncan
Mekenna Evenson
Hailey Faber-Nairm
Chris Fehr
Madison Fehr
Lexi Feist
Jaqueline Froese
Ardie Gahite
Chance Gorda
Darren Gurney
Shayden Hall
Trey Halvorson
Paulina Hamm
Emily Hannon
Jonathan Hanson
Jacob Hardy
Shawn Harris
Tanisha Hart
Darcell Harvey
Ally Heide
Robin Heitrich
Makenzee Hoskins-Moser
Emily Hoyt
Mykayla Hyde
Kolby James
Jay Jeffries
Hailey Jensen
Jayce Jensen
Jimmy Jensen
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Rhett Koncz
Aynsley Kunz
Christine Laigo
Ashleigh Little
Levi Littlewood
Kyle Livingstone
Sammy Longhurst
Kasen Lyczewski
Aira Manalastas
Marlon Marasigan
Randy Martens
Katey May
Zach Meggison
McKenna Miller
Tristan Miller
Jordyn Millo
Kennedy Millo
Kyle Molnar
Levi Myers
Isaac Neufeld
Rachel Pack
Saidey Parks
Evan Payne
Brayden Peters
Sadie Pierson
Haley Platt
Jordan Rempel
Kaylynn Ressler
Kaden Robinson
Nathan Schnoor
Justin Schortinghuis
Taylor Shimbashi
Vicky Shimbashi
Brady Silver
Reagan Speer
Yobi Sta. Maria
Cody Stange
Anika Steed
Brayden Stolk
Cherilyn Tabirara
Connor Tams
Leyenna Tams
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MAKARCHUK WINS THE ZONE!
The Golf Team was comprised of Alanna Makarchuk and Dylan
Saunders. Zones were held in Lethbridge at Paradise Golf Club. It
was a wet, rainy and foggy day but Dylan managed to shoot 98 and
came in 45th out of 76 boys. Alanna managed to shoot 80 and won
the zone. Provincials were held in Calgary and took place at River
Spirit Golf Course and Springbank Golf Course. Alanna shot 79 and
83 to finish in 7th place out of 69 girls.
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Brett Andrus 1*151, Oskar Timofiejew (*20l, Johnny Tams 1*221, Lucas Rebollo 1*231, Quinn Bailey 1*24), Shawn Harris 1*261, Luke Jensen 1*271,
d 1*56). Wyatt Anderson 1*601, Corny
Jy Jensen 1*80), Kadin Reynolds 1*88)
Denzel Gross 1*1), Mike Sawatzky 1*2), Brett Bullock 1*3), Tylor Knornelson 1*9), Josh Bekkering 1*11),
Alex Neudorf 1*33), Sloane Dube 1*50), Ashton Werewka 1*53), Tucker Mouland 1*55), Carson Re
Howatt 1*61), Mark Martin 1*65), Shayden Hall 1*66), Tanner Platt 1*70), Johnny Klassenl *77), Koc
Head Coach: Jason Jensen, Assistants: Garrett Simmons, Adam Hughes, Stats: Tina Jones, Dixie Duec
'son Rasmussen 1*121, Connor Tams 1*14),
The Science 14/24 students had a fun class field trip to our local
MD Park where they enjoyed a bonfire, discussing the methods
of heat transfer, and also explored the parks biodiversity! A
good time was had by all, but especially Levi Littlewood who
set a new record for most hot dogs and marshmallows eaten in
a 60 minute class!
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to fire out during the next
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It was another banner year for the
WR Myers Fighting Rebels. The
team finished an undefeated
regular season and a 10-1 record
overall. Losing to the eventual
provincial champions by 1 point in
the provincial semi-final. The team
won their 3rd league championship
trophy in their history as well as
their 9th zone banner.
Mike Sawatzky was named
league MVP (the 6th Rebel to
ever earn that award). Denzel
Gross, Brett Andrus, Ashton
Werewka, Corny Howatt, Kadin
Reynolds and Johnny Tams were
all named league all-stars.
ANOTHER BANNER YEAR!
We had two students walk away in excess of 1000+ way to go Andrew Makarchuk, Renae
Saunders, and Alyvia Coney.
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$19,685.00 AWARDED THIS YEAR. THANKS TO OUR
GENEROUS SPONSORS
■ ;35.OO does not iSjde all of the• money our graduates earn
the.Rutherford Scholarship. The amount given away would
grow by 10s of 1000s of dollars if the Rutherford was still
awarded at this event.
Thank you to the community of Taber for
sponsoring our awards and supporting our
students in their future endeavors. This year
we had 44 individual families and
businesses provide financial support....this is
FANTASTIC!!!!
Our Academic Awards Night, held Nov 1st,
2018, was a huge success again this year.
We invited 102 students to be recipients of
the awards. This is about 1/3 of our total
student population. We have a lot of great
students all striving for excellence!
This event really does take a villagi
h a p prlALLO WEEN Halloween this year had a little bit of everything! A nudist on strike (bonus marks for creative thought on that one!) If you, by
chance, happened into the grade 10 hallway you most definitely would be been serenaded by the talented Mr. Friesen - man can
he sing (if you got a glimpse, you could see what makes him such a great Drama teacher!) The day ended with a pumpkin craving
contest, great fun was had by all!
VOLLEYBALL SV Girls
The Senior Varsity girls
volleyball team was a joy to
coach. We had our ups and
downs but each athlete
contributed to the
development of our team. This
work ethic showed in the
massive season of growth,
competing with the top 4
teams in our Southern Alberta
League. We finished the
season 29-21-1 match record.
It was a pleasure to coach this
group of athletes. I wish the
graduating 12 players all the
best in their future endeavors.
You are always welcome to
come back and help cheer on
our future Rebels. See you
next season!
Roster: Makayla Chapple (*6l Halle Johnson (*1), npyley Jones'(#3), Austen Robbins l#l|«
Vicky Shimbashi (#8), Sophie Simek (#4), Kitawna Sparks,(#10l, Anika Steed H9), Abby
Wood (#7) Coach: Ken Pon . \
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IRLS
B), Kenzee Hoskins
Ison (#12), Elisa Rios
The JV Girls were a fun group
to coach, and their
improvement seemed to be
daily. They finished with a .
500 record in a strong
league and ended up middle
of the pack in the League
Playoffs. Coach Johnson wants
to thank all of her players for
a great season!
Rc Jesse Andrus [*2I: Brooklyn Baker 1*51, Brooklyi
(#4), Emily Hoyt 1*61, Hoile. Johnson 1*71, Aynsley Kunz .1*
I’ ’ Wright 1*31 Coach: Cindy Johnson Assisted
VOLLEYBALL
WR Myers competed in both
league play and in 4
weekend tournaments. The
team advanced to playoffs in
each tournament, winning silver
at the Churchill Cup, and
reaching the semi-finals of the
year end tournament before
bowing out in a third set
tiebreaker.
Despite having a small and
relatively inexperience team,
we were able to learn from
both Mr Pritchard and the
returning players. The Rebels
had great success along the
way, with highlights including
back to back wins against
defending provincial
ZB
championship teams and many
victories against 4A-size
schools. Well done, gentlemen!
Roster: Blake Brown (*5), Ethan Chapple (#12), Kevin Kriszan (#6), Kaden Lee (#3),
Carter Moser (#7), Nathan Schnoor I#I5), Justin Schortinghuis (#8), Tyson Torrie [#10l, Levi
Wright (#14) Coach: Bryan Pritchard
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, Tatum Duncan (#3), Lexi Gedny (#9),
(#61, Abby Sawchuk (#8), Sayge
Coach: Sam Bennett Assistant:
VOLLEYBALL T1 Girls
The Tier 1 girls volleyball team
had a fantastic season. They
finished second in two
tournaments and champions at
a third tournament. We also
won the divisional championship
beating Barnwell in straight
sets. At zones we lost a very
close match by a couple points
to the eventual zone champions
in the semi final. The team
awards went to Abby
Sawchuk - MVP, Kassidy
Virostek - Heart & Hustle, and
Reese Merkl - Most Improved
Roster: Addyson
Bryanne Jones
Turcato (*2),
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Remem
One of the struggles of this past year has been that our gym has been unavailable to use for assemblies. This meant
that Remembrance Day ceremonies needed some creative thinking. So, thanks to the video wizardry of Sam Bennett,
we composed a video that was played simultaneously in each classroom. Students contributed poetry and readings
that helped to express our appreciation for the service of those who have fought and died on our behalf. This year
was special in that we were able to have a recent veteran of the Afghanistan War as a PSIII teacher. Mr. Ginther
shared his personal experience of the war and reminded us of the importance of our freedom.
Brent Ginther was an intern teacher with AAr. Bennett
this past year. AAr, Ginther is an injured war veteran.
He shared his military experience during a remembrance
day ceremony where students learned that he was shot
in the legs during active duty in Afghanistan. We are
grateful for AAr. Ginther and his service in the military
where he helped make the world a safer place to live
ANGELfpf-
Our student council partnered with our counselling department in a fabuous fundraising/gift giving opportunity. Angel Tree provided
students with the ability to donate money or purchase a gift for struggling families in our community. After raising some $400+
dollars student council headed out to our local Walmart to purchase the gifts for these families.
T'is the Season!
Christmas ccleb'ations hod to be
scaled back this year due to no
gymnasium. But a great pancake
breakfast and a few games of Kahoot
was enjoyed by all the students who
came out to participate!
Signs
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W.R. Myers had two curling teams
this year and were coached by
Andrea Makarchuk. A Boys Team
(Konnor Unser-skip, Brady Swistin-third,
Rylan Milo-second and Rylan
Cetinski-lead) and a Girls Team
(Alanna Makarchuk-skip, Jordyn
Clarke-third, Jessi Young-second and
Ashleigh Little-lead). Both teams had
to qualify from divisionals. The Boys
won the round robin against St.
Mary's and Vauxhall but lost in the
finals. Fortunately, our division was
able to send two teams. The Girls
won against St. Mary's to go to
zones. At zones, the Boys qualified
to the semi finals and to the bronze
medal game, where they lost again to
Vauxhall. The Girls at zones went on
to the gold medal game against
Vulcan and won the banner. The
Girls team went to Provincials in St.
Paul where the games did not go as
well as the team would have liked.
They went 0-4 in the round robin.
But were amazing representatives of
W.R. Myers High School.
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Brett Andrus I#I5L Quinn Bailey l#8l, Brett l^ock (#3I, Denzel Gross "WHShawn
Harris [#351 Luke Jensen 1*12), Tylor Korretsen l#ll), Kevin Kriszan l#6l, Eric Loewen
(#33l Billy Neustaeter [#5I, Tyson Rasmussen l#32l
ZONE CHAMPIONS
We had a strong season finishing with tournament wins at the
Bert Church Invitational our Rebel Classic, League Finalists, Zone
Champions, and a top 8 finish in the Province. Coach Leavitt and
Coach Bowes are proud of the boys and already looking
forward to next season!
BASKETBALL
awesome season!
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Alex Haller (#9), Emily Hoyt (#2),
Hl), Vicky Shimbashi (#5), Sophie
Abby Wood (#8L Dani Wright
Johnson (#7),
k (#4), Kitawr
)'nesd#3^usten Robbins
l^B, Anika Steed (#12),
3RD PLACE FINISH AT PROVINCIALS
What a great season the girls put together, lots of hard work and
lots games, hopefully some great memories where made and
hopefully we had some fun! We won the Medicine Hat High, Rebel
Classic and Wetaskiwin Tourney's -- All were well deserved and
very hard Championships. We won the Consolation of the
Cardston Tourney and 3rd place in Bev Facey tourney. It was an
BASKETBALL
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ipped off
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BASKETBALL
This years JV Girls team was a nice mix of returning and new girls. We,
as their coaches, were so happy to see how they worked so hard both
in practice and during games. During our league season the girls
improved game by game. The big moment of the season was going to
Bow Island Varsity Girls tournament and winning it. Great season girls!
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BASKETBALL
The Tier 1 boys basketball team was a great group of young
people to work with and each of them developed as a player
and also as a team. Mr. Moser and AAr. Pon are proud of
the work the boys put into the season. We finished the season
with a 12 win and 8 loss record. We won the St. AAary’s
Storm tournament and finished on the winning side of the
bracket more often than not. *Gorilla Rylan Cetinski (#2), Kylar James (#9), Nathan Keeping (#14), Noah Kientop (#6),
Greyson Litchfield (#8), Carter Moser (#7), Aiden O'Connor (#10l, Owen Schr
l#5), Zach Giesbrecht-Bael (#12), Brennan Abela (#4), Wilford Gulang (#3)
Addyson Bennett (#3), Teya Harris (#8), Emily Jensen (#9), Sydni Jensen (#2), Bryanne
Iones @0), Madison Layton (#lll Reese Merkl (#6), Eva Peters (#4), Shylynn Rice (#5),
BASKETBALL
Tier 1 girls started the season slowly losing our first league game
and 3 or 4 games in our first tournament in Medicine Hat. We
kept improving as the season went on finishing second in league.
We finished 2nd in the Cardston tournament and won our next 2
tournaments. We lost to Barnwell in the division final. We then
finished 6th at 4J zones. Our team consisted of 7 grade 9's and
3 grade 8's.
Myers students spent Valentine's Day skiing at Castle Mountair
The weather was freezing in Taber that morning, but it was
fantastic at the hill, so our students were able to spend a lot of
time on the slopes. Conditions were very good for both the skie
and the snowboarders. Mr Bowes and Mr Pritchard knocked
some of the rust off by getting a quite a few runs in, and Mrs
McClelland brought back memories of the Crazy Canucks. We
tried to get a picture of her in action, but she was just too spee
All in all, it was a very fun day for students and staff on the hill
een Shirt
April 6, 2018 is a day that hit many families quite hard. On that
day, a bus transporting the Humboldt Broncos en route to Nipawin,
Saskatchewan, was struck by a semi tractor trailer unit. On April
7th, Logan Boulet of Lethbridge succumbed to injuries sustained in
this crash.
Logan had been inspired by his rugby coach and family friend to
become an organ donor. He made his wishes known to his family,
and they followed through with his directions upon his passing. This
story became a much-needed beacon of hope and positivity in such
a bleak and tragic situation. It has been well-documented how
organ donation rates have increased dramatically in the wake of
Logan and the Boulet family’s selfless act.
The LGBT+ students of W.R. Myers, and their allies that
support them are fortunate to have the resources and the
space to be proudly and unashamed to be out, and to find
support within the members of the community. The world is
often a scary place to navigate for young adults trying to
Sure out who they are. Especially for those who are LGBT,
J are questioning. GSA’s provide the opportunity for
expression and fellowship in a safe environment for these
young adults, and provide resources to aid them in their
journey of self-discovery. GSA takes place on Mondays
during APV in the councilors office, if you would like to know
more please visit one of the councilors for more details.
-Kayden Klok, GSA president
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On April 7, 2019, to mark a year since Logan s passing, WR Myers
participated in Green Shirt Day. We took time to pause and
reflect, and to celebrate the gifts of life that were made possible
through Logan’s decision. It is the Boulet family's wish that people
have the conversation about organ donation. We support their wish.
STUDENT POLLS ALIGN WITH PROVINCIAL RESULTS
The provincial election in the second
semester gave the Social Studies teachers
a chance to engage students in their civic
duty as future voters. We were able to
successfully organize a full candidates
forum using the Central Gym. Taber high
schools were invited to attend and some
almost 400 students were treated to
some lively debate on the hot current
issues. The candidates answered questions
on LGBTO* rights, minimum wage,
education funding which were asked by
students from W.R. Myers. The debate
was followed up with a vote simulation
that allowed students to vote on the
same candidates that their parents voted
on. We partnered with Student Vote
Canada and had some interesting results
United Conservative 181 Alberta Party 63
Liberals 18 New Democrat Party 3. One
of the highlights was being able to help
some of our 18 year old students to
officially vote for the first time.
CONCERT AND STAGE BAND EXCELLENCE
The Band had another busy year. They began the year with the stage band
performing at Clearview Lodge and the Town of Taber s Remembrance Day
Ceremony. Ryland Baker performed Last Post. Then both the stage and concert
band's performed at Dr. Hamman Elementary School. With our gym not being
available due to renovations, all concerts were performed at the Civic Center or at
Central School. Both bands did a great job at the Christmas Concert. This year the
band had Global Drums as their special guests for the Music of the Night Concert.
In April, the bands went to Sun Peaks, British Columbia for their band trip. They
performed in Salmon Arm, Kamloops and at the Cantando Festival. The Concert
band received a bronze and the stage band a silver. Once again, concert band
performed at Graduation and the stage band helped to celebrated senior's week at
Clearview Lodge. And the year was finished with a fantastic year end concert!
This year's band student of the year was Jordyn Clarke.
FLUTE QUARTET INVITED TO PERFORM AT FESTIVAL OF THE STARS
Brooklynn Bennett, Beth Nelson, Emily Carver and Aleah Warkentin performed at the Lethbridge Speech
and Arts Festival. They won their class and were invited to perform at the Festival Stars concert.
In April, the bands went to Sun Peaks, British Columbia for their band trip. They performed in Salmon Arm, Kamloops
and at the Cantando Festival. The Concert band received a bronze and the stage band a silver.
W. R. Myers High School 1998
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 1997-1998)pdfW.R. MYERS HIGH SCHOOL 5511-54 Street Taber, Alberta TIG 1L5 Phone: 223-229250139,
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Dances............................
Student Life....................
Pep Rallies.....................
Fads and Fashions......
Grade 9...........................
Grade 10........................
Grade 11........................
Grade 12........................
Grad Committee...........
Awards............................
Grad................................
Ski Club...........................
Sports..............................
Football...........................
Girls Volleyball..............
Boys Volleyball.............
Girls Basketball.............
Boys Basketball............
Baseball..........................
Cross Country................
Badminton......................
Marine Biology Trip......
Clubs and Organization
Travel..............................
Festival of the Arts.......
Grade 9 Band...............
Concert Band.................
Stage Band....................
Choir...............................
Key Club........................
Student Council............
Newspaper.....................
Curling.............................
Drama Club....................
Administration................
Teachers.........................
Journalism .....................
Table of Contents
PICKING OUT THE PIECES
Top Left: Cheerleaders! Mark Valgardson and Jamie Brehaut show their
support for one of our sports teams. Top Right: Eat Up! Josh Hall goes digging
in flour filled pie plates in search of the prize jellybeans. Middle Left: Makeover!
Nicole Brenner is caught getting her hair done in the cosmetology course.
Middle Right: Look who’s talking! Candis Derksen and Tonya Torrie aren't
working very hard in computer class. Left: Pay Attention! Mary Ann Wilson,
Christa Nordquist, Ashley Jensen and Nichelle Fitch obviously aren’t watching
the boys’ volleyball game very much. If they were they would realize that the
boys just scored a point.
Left: Height Deficiency. We thought Tamara Kunimoto was taller.
Right: Patience. Dana Bowmen waits quietly in line to pay.
Bottom Left: Bug Eyes. Nathan Love is reacting to his first dance.
Bottom Right: Winner. David Koervaar shows off his prize from the disco
dance.
WHERE ALL THE
PIECES GO
Left: Whoa! Evan Stang didn’t need the mistletoe to collect kisses from Jen
Malinsky and Raeann Kunz.
Right: Jingling around the dance floor. Who’s fancy feet are these all decked
out with bells on?
Middle: W.R. Myers students dancing to some good tunes.
Bottom Right: Early Birds. First people at the dance get the best spot on the
shoe floor, but after the dance, their shoes will be at the bottom of the pile.
Bottom Left: Mistletoe Man. Dustin Lehman shows off his Christmas spirit. Did
the mistletoe pay off, we wonder?
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Fits just right! Chris Zuidoff finds out that his locker
makes the perfect chair. Chris should know that
lockers are for your books not your gluteus
maximus.
The Cutting Edge! Jamie Tschritter takes her anger
out on Veronica Litchfield during Foods class. Veronica
should have learned that Jamie has a short temper.
Right:Traffic Jam! Mardy Litchfield and Stacey Kempe
elbow their way through the crowded Business Ed.
hallway. This is the most crowded area of the school
due to the lockers being moved for construction.
2 + 2 is . . . Steven Evanson shows Brad Gough that with Steve’s Law anything
is possible.
Work, Work, Work . .. Renae Evanson studies hard during her third period
spare in the library. Renae needs to learn that spares are for fun not work!
IV
Top: The 3 Workateers! Kimber Higa, Leah
Hoogendoorn, and Shannon Love are working hard
during a spare class outside the Counselors’ offices.
Middle: Ready for the Big Time! Jamie
Brehaut, Tyler Tanner, Kim Carlin, and T.J. Nyce
perform their mock talk show for a social project.
Bottom Left to Right:Taste Test !Ty Holthe samples
Spencer Valgardson’s concoction. It does not look
too good from here. But Janice.. .Lisa Bennett and
Maria Woodruff are getting a quick math lesson, or
they say there were just checking their answers.
Sure girls.
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Top Left: Piling up the fun. The object of this
activity is to see how many people fit on the platforms.
The Grade 11 ’s try to hold them all together.
Top Right: Shovelling it all in. Mike Watmough
showing us how many marshmallows he can fit in
his mouth and still talk. Middle left: On your mark,
get set. Kira Sangster takes a deep breath before
dunking. Centre: Rolling with the fun. Kristin
Nakamura makes her way back from retrieving a
jelly bean in a handful of flour. See, school can be
fun! Middle Right: Yosemite Sam flexes his muscles
for the audiences at the pep rally. Bottom: These
girls show their school spirit by spelling W.R. Myers
Rebels.
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GETTING THE PIECES
TOGETHER
Top Left: Shake that body. Donald Porter shows off his moves in the truffle shuffle.
Below: Falling apart. The Grade 10’s have as much trouble disassembling as the
Grade 12’s have getting together.
Middle left: Threading the needle. Ryan Tilleman
helps the Grade 11’s (Spencer Torrie, Brett
Taylor,and Matt Williams) see how fast they can
thread a spoon through their clothes. Middle right:
Piling them on.The Grade 12’s show us how close
they can get. Bottom: Fly on the wall. Jamie
Tschritter, Karla Francis and Cory Bekkering tape
Steven Hill to the wall.
VII
Top Left to Right: The witches of Myers! These
beautiful babes got all decked up for Halloween.
Fashion Models! Wanita Van Herk and James
Carlin show off this year’s grad sweatshirts. The
design was drawn up by Kristin MacMurchy. Middle
Left to Right: Off to clown college! Kevin Fawns
looks quite snazzy in our school colors. Messy
Messy! I think Kyilee Friesen forgot to shower this
morning. Sexy Thing! Neal Jespersen is looking
mighty studly on Spirit Day. Right: Playing Dress
Up! Adele Angyal helps Scott Volk fix his nylons
while Tara Bowman, Brad Zaiser, Nicole Brenner
and Kristin MacMurchy are checking each other
out.
Below:
Melissa Megyes, Tammy Unser, Jodi Green, Jodie Reed, and Leanne Brezowski take time to relax.
Right:
Outdoor Education
Kevin Kunz aims before he shoots the arrow while Brad Rabusic watches.
Bajowa, B.J.
Bell, Dustin
Boyle, Justin
Braun, Miranda
Brehaut, Jodi
Brezowski, Leanne
Broderson, Jennifer
Browning, John
Buchta, Brandy
Carlin, Anna Marie
Chambers, Tamara
Clark, Justin
Coombs, Dana
Coombs, Lindsey
Damberger, John
Davidson, Erin
Driedger, Crystal
Edstrom, Kayla
Engleson, Dallas
Erick, Jordon
Erickson, Nic
Fajnor, Amber
Fajnor, Shaun
Fiedler, Shaun
Fletcher, Kimberly
Garner, Terri
Gervais, Renee
Goruk, Brad
Gough, Amy
Green, Jodi
Grummett, Jennifer
Hall, Justin
Handel, Erin
Harden, Tara
Harder, Kendra
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Left, Brad Rabusic shouts, “Ready! Aim!! Get Out
Of The Way!!!”
Middle, Stephanie Lehmann, getting more than the
jelly bean.
Right, All dressed up and nowhere to go is Lindsey
Coombs.
Haslam, Dax
Hauck, Brandon
Haynes, Cameron
Hirsche, Sandra
Holcek, Kimberly
Husband, Naomi
Ito, Brody
Jensen, Mitch
Jensen, Nathan
Jensen, Quinton
Jespersen, Ashley
Kaga, Brandon
Karren, Miranda
Kemick, Cody
Kempe, Janine
Kirkman, Wendy
Kleinsasser, Mike
Klimchuk, Shawn
Klok, Cindy
Kromm, Krystal
Kronen, Nicole
Kunimoto, Erin
Kunz, Raeann
Kurio, Lauren
Langeweg, Joost
Langhofer, Jenna
Larsen, Stacey
Leask, Dustin
Lehmann, Stephanie
Love, Nathan
Lund, Aaron
Maerz, Kurtis
Malinsky, Jennifer
Maloney, Melissa
Marko, Ruth
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Below: Taking a time out! Janine Kempe, Kendra Harder
and Ashley Stewart take a break from Key Club, trying to
figure out why the meetings are always at lunch hour.
Middle: All dressed up and no where to go! Shiloh Nyce
phones to find out where the circus went. Normally Shiloh’s
dress is much more conventional.
Right: Hard day in class. Jennifer Grummett enjoys a
pedicure and manicure from Renee Gervais. There's nothing
like a few cosmetics at the end of a long day.
Marose, Chad
Martinson, Daina
Matthews, Cory
McKeage, Erin
McPhillips, Bobby
Megyes, Melissa
Mezei, Chris
Minion, Freida
Moncks, Nadine
Nakamura, Kristin
Nelson, Trina
Nyce, Shiloh
Pack, Carolyn
Paul, Dalton
Pauls, Nathan
Phillips, Josh
Rabusic, Brad
Reed, Jodie
Ritthaler, Jody
Robinson, Jessica
Robinson, Joni
Robinson, Travis
Rockenbach, Kyle
Rolfson, Brian
Rombough, Dustin
Ross, Danielle
Ross, Jackie
Russell, David
Sangster, Kira
Savage, Nicole
Smith, Tony
Sonnenberg, Jocelyn
Span, Cody
Sparks, Tessa
Stang, Evan
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Top Left: The Grade 9’s go wild at a pep rally in
order to get candies thrown to them.
Below: Stacey Larsen prepares for the pie-eating
contest.
Far Left: Terri Garner climbs the climbing wall in
outdoor ed.
Middle: Ashley Jespersen sits a dance out.
Steinborn, Randi
Stewart, Ashley
Stronge, Stephen
Tomcala, Ryan
Valgardson, Corey
Van Orman, Mandy
Vayro, Stephen
Williams, Angela
Woodworth, Wesley
Wright, Dale
Zazalack, Jarid
O PHOTO FOR:
unz, Kevin
eufeld, Peter
wallow, Chris
Vatmough. Mike
Veippert, Mark
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Top Left: Just Hanging Out! Chris Swallow hangs
on to the Lethbridge Climbing Wall as someone
snaps his picture. Top Right: Which One’s Real?
Kristin Nakamura, Joni Robinson, Kayla Edstrom,
and Rhonda Minion show off their tattoos. Above:
What would I like to be? Cindy Klok and Erin
McKeage dressed up during Spirit Week as what
they would like their future occupation to be. Middle:
Diva! Jennifer Malinsky shows the office staff her
ensemble that she put together for Halloween.
Middle Right: Ready, Aim, ... In the Grade 9
Outdoor Ed. class Steven Stronge shows that he is
strong at archery by hitting the bull’s eye. Right:
Lunch Time! A group of Grade 9 girls sit in the
hallway at lunch to enjoy their meals.
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Bottom: Amey Kehoe dons her thinking cap. (Left to
right: Amey Kehoe, Shyan Carswell) Middle: Danny
Bennett goes into full character while reading. (Left
to right: Danny Bennett, Karla Francis, Jessie
Gardner) Right: Due to the construction, students
find any corner to eat in. (Left to right: Daina Bowman,
Kali Collins, Jaime Tschritter, Jennifer Klok,
Ashley Miles, Kristen Emek)
Aliin, Dustin
Anderson, Clark
Anderson, Tom
Armsworthy, Rachelle
Arnold, Chris
Baldry, Nathan
Bateman, Janae
Bekkering, Cory
Bennett, Bruce
Bennett, Danny
Bergen, Stephanie
Blanchette, Dallas
Bowman, Daina
Boyle, Chris
Braun, Stacey
Bullock, Cari
Carswell, Shyan
Christmas, Shane
Collins, Kali
Coombs, Lee
Derksen, Candis
Egeland, John
Emek, Kristen
Ernes, Brian
Engleson, Kara
Evanson, Ryan
Fitch, Nichelle
Francis, Karla
Friesen, Jolene
Friesen, Tasha
Gardner, Jessie
Garner, Landon
Hall, Jill
Hansen, Natasha
Hansen, Rachelle
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Top right:
These are some happy Rebels. (Dustin Litchfield, Mark Valgardson, Marty Litchfield, Charles Layton.)
Top left:
Meghan Saunders smiles for the camera while others work hard in art class.
Harding, Amie
Higa, Dave
Hill, Steven
Holstine, Brendan
Holthe, Ty
Jansen, Tammy
Jensen, Amber
Jensen, Ashley-Lynne
Jensen, Jamie
Jensen, Justin
Jensen, Kathleen
Jensen, Tyrel
Johnson, Jeff
Kane, Nanci
Kehoe, Arney
Kiehn, Mitch
Klimchuk, Ryan
Koba, Jenny
Kunz, Lane
Lang,Jason
Lanser, Sherisse
Larsen, Robbie
Layton, Charles
Litchfield, Marty
Litchfield, Veronica
Marko, Michael
Martinson, Nicole
Maruyama, Richelle
McDonald, Tara
Merritt, Curtis
Miles, Ashley
Mueller, Ryan
Noble, Jera
Clave, Rina
Paterson, Shauna
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Top Left: Brian Ernes is hard at work.
Middle: Veronica Litchfield wants that with extra
cheese.
Top Right: Jason Lang one of several students
trying to get down a busy hallway to class.
Patton, Sara
Penill, David
Perrett, Stephanie
Pollock, Matthew
Pollock, Michael
Porter, Candice
Pyrch, Kristan
Saunders, Meghan
Schafer, Tamie
Smith, Jennifer
Stanley, Rhonda
Stolk, Eric
Swagar, Camilla
Taylor, Shari
Tilleman, Carrie
Torrie, Tonya
Tschritter, Jamie
Valgardson, Joey
Valgardson, Mark
Valgardson, Scott
Valgardson, Spencer
Visser, Jerry
White, Kristyn
Wiebe, Elizabeth
Zaiser, Jason
Zeinstra, Renko
Zilinski, Brandon
Zsedely, Jennifer
No Photo For:
Bareman, Joel
Birch, Rebecca
Brewin, Dalyce
Hillmer, Lonny
Kinney, Tamara
Klock, Jennifer
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Right: Nanci Kane, Tasha Friesen, and Rina Olave,
snack in the library, representing PEI (potato province)
in a mock First Ministers meeting for Social 10.
Below: Cory Nevil and John Egeland surf the net.
Middle Left: Kathy Jensen studies in the library.
Middle Right: Stephanie Perrett prepares for a test.
Bottom Left: Robbie Larsen portrays Allan Rock for
First Ministers meeting. Bottom Middle: Jeff Johnson
crams for an exam in the library. Bottom Right: Jera
Noble, what did you do to your hair?
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Top Left: Deep in Thought! Richelle Maruyama
looks about ready to fall asleep in class. Top Right:
Hat Day! This Grade 10 class models the many
hats of Mrs. Chomany. Above: Pajama Party! Kara
Engleson looks absolutely adorable in her P.J’s.
Above Center: Working so Hard! Amie Harding is
caught in one of the quieter moments in art class.
Above Right: Gender Confusion! We know Cory
Bekkering is a girl, but the question is, does she
know it? Right: The foreign affairs of W.R. Myers!
Stephanie Perrett, Dalyce Brewin, and Jenny Koba
show off their project on Great Britain in Social
class.
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Below: Bottoms Up Richard!
Right: Just add water! Lindsey Collett is busy making chocolate chip cupcakes.
Appleton, Crystal
Atwood, Layton
Baldry, Amy
Bareman, James
Bekkering, Leanne
Bennett, Lisa
Bennett, Mandy
Bodnar, Andrea
Brehaut, Jamie
Brezovski, Kurtis
Buchta, Kristy Lee
Buchta, Sheldon
Bullock, Dwight
Bullock, Julie
Carlin, Kimberly
Clark, Warren
Clements, Curtis
Collett, Lindsey
Cursons, Jade
Daniels, Brent
Dearing, Stanley
de Plancke, Greg
Eldridge, Jim
Elfring, Stacey
Elund, Juanita
Erickson, Jessica
Evanson, Jennifer
Faechner, Dan
Francis, Jill
Genert, Brandi
Gervais, Jessica
Grant, Reena
Grummmett, Carrie-Ann
Hall, Josh
Hansen, Cassidy
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Left: When Mandy Bennett and Andrea Werewka
ask you for lunch, don’t ask for piggy puffs! Guess
Who — M.R. Right, Juanita Elund happily off to
class.
Haslam, Brooke
Hirsche, Amanda
Holthe, Mark
Jensen, Miranda
Kempe, Stacey
Kiehn, Shanna
Kirkman, Michael
Korevaar, David
Kress, Tracy
Kunimoto, Tamara
Kutanzi, Trisha
Langeweg, Roline
Layton, Tracy
Lee, Amanda
Lehmann, Dustin
Leigh, Eric
Lickiss, Kayelene
Lindsay, Dale
Lutz, Derek
Maloney, Tanya
Marose, Kerri
Matthews, Kimberly
Mattson, Allison
McDonnell, Rebecca
McPhee, Dustin
McPhillips, Randi
Minion, Ronda
Nessman, Diana
Neufeld, Melissa
Nishima, James
Nordquist, Christa
Nyce, T.J.
Oliver, Richard
Pacholuk, Melissa
Peckford, Courtney
Below: Nice hair, Eric!!
Right: Jessica Gervais sacrifices her eyes to protect
her hair doing a lab in biology.
Far Right: Jenny Pollock works busily dissecting
her piggy.
Phillips, Karlee
Pollock, Jenny
Potiuk, Brad
Reed, Matt
Renner, Erin
Reynolds, Aimee
Ross, Mitchell
Saunders, Natalie
Sawatzky, Angel-Lynn
Shimbashi, Cassandra
Siemens, Mary
Skriver, Brandt
Smith, Julie
Sparks, Amber
Staniek, Crystal
Stewart, Amanda
Stuckart, Andrew
Sugden, Tricia
Tanner, Tyler
Taylor, Brett
Thacker, Kirsten
Torrie, Spencer
Vayro, Duane
Veenstra, Adaire
Volk, Scott
Walton, Kevin
Werewka, Andrea
Wickenheiser, Lee
MISSING:
Jespersen, Neal
Kano, Jesse
Karl, Chris
Kover, Jason
McGIade, Jennifer
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Left: Mr. Findlay’s early morning social class brightens
the office with a Christmas carol.
Bottom: Do I have something on my face? Derek
Lutz makes his exit after participating in a pep rally.
Above Left: Eric Leigh and Neill O'Grady show that
they stick up for each other.
Middle: T.J. Nyce strikes a pose while trying to
relax.
Right: Melissa Pacholuk has the power to do her
homework if she wants to.
Left: Scott Volk shows us his moves while Eric
Leigh, Cory Braun, Brad Zaiser, and Adam Tellevik
look on.
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Right: Focusing your attention. Crystal Appleton and Stacey Kempe relax in
the hallway. Middle Left: Watching the Game. Natalie Saunders, Allison
Mattson, and Tracy Layton watch the basketball game. Middle Right: The
Racing Game. Julie Bullock shows off her occupational interests by dressing
up as a race car driver. Bottom Left: Science Guy. Neal Jesperson shows off
his knowledge of solutions in a biology lab. Bottom Righ.: Time to spare.
Courtney Peckford and Rebecca McDonnell sit in the new cafeteria, awaiting
the rush.
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Below - Brad Gough, Ryan Tilleman and Kevin Fawns show us a different side
of them that we haven’t seen before.
Right - All smiles for Anna Bekkering, Mr. Findlay, and Stacey Gammon as they
look on in a more unusual fashion style.
Is this computer class or did Kristi Grant take a
wrong exit to her work site?
Stacey Gammon pays attention in class even though
it might be a little uncomfortable working in a Roger’s
Sugar outfit.
Ryan Broadfoot takes time out to re-adjust his r
so it is more comfortable to type.
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Middle left - Colin Sheen and Ryan Tilleman show
us what a perfect man and lady should look like.
Middle - Spencer Hart ready forcombat in Social 30.
Middle right - Joel Harding is showing the way.
Bottom - Chern 30 hard at work.
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NAME: Lori Adele Angyal
NICKNAME: Del
PET PEEVE: Tara’s Beavis laugh!
FAVOURTIE ACTIVITIES:
Backroad driving on the sunroof
GREATEST FEAR: Not seeing my
friends for a long time
PROBABLE FATE: Living in Taber
NAME: Michael Alex Armstrong
PET PEEVE: My locker partner
FAVOURITE SAYING: Eh?
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Hockey
AMBITION: Go to LCC
BIGGEST LAUGH: Tinkerbell
choosing a grad ring
GREATEST FEAR: Staying in
Taber
NAME: Anna Mika Bekkering
NICKNAME: Mika
FAVOURITE SAYING: Steve, don’t
say gross things!
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: B-Ball,
V-Ball, soccer, friends
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
Volleyball Provincials
PROBABLE FATE: Bellydancer
NAME: Tracy Mae Babranyi
NICKNAME: Trace
PET PEEVE: People squeezing my
cheeks
FAVOURITE SAYING: Oh, really?
AMBITION: Commercial Artist
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
Falling off a cliff snowboarding
NAME: Tara Lee Bouwman
NICKNAME: Fara, Brat
PET PEEVE: Renko’s Laugh
FAVOURITE SAYING: Can I have a
ride?
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Being
with friends, watching movies
PROBABLE FATE: To still be living
in Taber
NAME: Tyler James Bedford
PET PEEVE: American’s, urinal
cakes, Calvin Klein
FAVOURITE SAYING: Where’s
your truck swine
AMBITION: Something in
Communication Arts
GREATEST FEAR: Living with Rory
NAME: Cory David Braun
PET PEEVE: When the party is over
FAVOURITE SAYING: Shut Up!
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Hackey-sack
AMBITION: Start my own business
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
Skipping school to go Mettalica concert
GREATEST FEAR: Not finding a job
PROBABLE FATE: Work for my dad
NAME: Joseph Lewis Bergen
NICKNAME: Big Joe
PET PEEVE: People pointing at m
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES:
Badminton, camping, computers,
horse racing
AMBITION: Computer Science
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NAME: Nicole Jane Brenner
NICKNAME: Nix
PET PEEVE: Little Grade 9 girls.
FAVOURITE SAYING: Yeah, right!
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Rollerblading,
skiing, having fun with my friends
AMBITION: Successful business woman.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
Summer of 97
GREATEST FEAR: Still living in Taber.
NAME: Naomi Nicole Brewin
NICKNAME: Nomi
PET PEEVE: People who don’t know how
to drive.
FAVOURITE SAYING: Whatever
AMBITION: To be successful and satisfied
with my life.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: When
Jenn got her right boot stolen.
PROABABLE FATE: Get in the World
Record Book by breaking my leg
innumerable times, or riding horses in old
age
NAME: Ryan John Broadfoot
NICKNAME: Footer
PET PEEVE: Grade 9 kids
FAVOURITE SAYING: It was the cat
AMBITION: To become owner of the
Playtoy Mansion
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Roller
coaster cruise.
BIGGEST LAUGH: “Hey Dean’s”
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
Falling upstairs
PROBABLE FATE: Bowling alley
manager.
NAME: Deanne Bullock
NICKNAME: Buttmunch
PET PEEVE: When there’s no toilet
paper left in the stall.
AMBITION: To finish Project X.
BIGGEST LAUGH: Fred Horse (Ya had
to be there).
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: I
can’t tell you, it’s too embarrassing.
PROBABLE FATE: According to my
friends, be the mother of 40.
NAME: Sarah Lenore Caldwell
PET PEEVE: Social 30
FAVOURITE SAYING: Is the heat
working yet?
FAVOURITE ACTIVIES: Reading,
watching construction.
AMBITION: Live in Greece.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
Learning the Cha-Cha in Bio.
BIGGEST LAUGH: Experiment
exploding in Chern lab.
PROBABLE FATE: Green Peace’s most
out-spoken lobbyist.
NAME: Amanda Erin-Marie Campbell
NICKNAME: Manders
FAVOURITE SAYING: “Fade away”,
“Fade away”
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Girls nightout
AMBITION: Leave Taber, go to Olds.
BIGGEST LAUGH: When I ripped down
Rory’s pants in shop class.
GREATEST FEAR: Not succeeding and
never seeing my friends again.
NAME: James Howard Carlin
PET PEEVE: Backstabbers
FAVOURITE SAYING: “What's the
matter. . . truth hurts”
FAVOURITE ACTIVITIES: Football,
fishing, camping, riding my streetbike.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
Winning South Zone Football championship
2 years in a row.
GREATEST FEAR: Life in the real world.
PROBABLE FATE: Working till I turn 65.
NAME: Amanda Lee Chapple
NICKNAME: Mandy-Bater
FAVOURITE SAYING: Jen grab a cloth
AMBITION: Tour the world
BIGGEST LAUGH: Driving around in
Adele’s car.
GREATEST FEAR: Still living in Taber.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
Going down mogules with Nicole.
PROBABLE FATE: Living in Lethbridge.
SECOND ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Dusty Litchfield, Brad Zaiser, Rory Jem
Cline, tom Christensen. Danny Douglas, Adam Jury, Devan Erno, Chris
FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Kyilee Friesen, Kristi Vilay, Tracy Babrar
Evanson, Tara Bowman, Jeannette Doell, Nadine Mafinsky, Danielle Lal
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ADVISOR ..................................................................................... MISS M. BURWASH
EDITOR .................................................................................................. BRIAN EVANS
ASSISTANT EDITOR ................................................................... CLAIRE BULLOCK
ART .................................................................................................. JACK MARUYAMA
SPORTS .................................................................................................. DON LEBARON
The Staff of Dawn would like to extend its thanks to the following,
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Mr. T. Aoki
Betty Mura
Don Alexander
Mr. H. B. Myers
Mr. M. Asquin
Leon Neilson
Mr. L. Barnard
Miss M. Noy
Goldie Bartram
Yoshimi Odagaki
Hugh and George Bates
Bernard O'Dornan
Ernie Booth
Shirley Oliver
Miss 1. D'Appolonia
Fayette Payne
Mary and Tom Endo
Shirley Schuier
Miss G. Farmer
Mr. M. Scott
Mr. Fletcher
Mr. F. Semaka
Glen Gardner
Henry Shimbashi
Barbara Gregus
Pauline Stevens
Patty Johnson
Shin Taira
Peggy Johnson
Miss E. Taylor
Grace Konno
Betty Tucker
Ernest Kresynak
Tim Volk
Mr. H. Layton
Clarence Wentz
Norman LeBaron
Bernice Whitney
Mr. and Mrs. A. Leuhr
Miss D. Williams
Daisy Maruyama
Mr. A. Wynn
John McDonald
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I wish to thank you for your patience, and hope that this book will in some way fulfill your expectations. With the publication of this edition of Dawn, the first question to arise is, "What about next year?"
A yearbook, in my opinion, is one of the most important and interesting projects that a group of high school students can tackle. It is not just another book. It is one of which you are a part, a very vital part, as the years pass.
True production costs are high (this year's edition costing over one thousand dollars) but these can be met through advertising and sales. True also is it that there is a great deal of work involved, but it is hardly noticeable on such a worthwhile enterprise.
"What about next year?" Next year should see a bigger and better Dawn come out of Taber High.
B. E.
Page SevenPage Eight
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Among those graduating from schools and universities, or leaving school this year, are our future citizens who will be our statesmen, our executives, our leaders, and our mastercraftsmen. Some will be our doctors, our lawyers, our clergy, and our teachers. They will be our future representatives in the finer arts and writings.
We do not know now who will fill each of these positions, but one thing is sure and that is that there is a place of honour for each who is willing to put forth the effort to reach it. New and interesting fields are opening, begging for boys and girls, men and women of vision to cultivate and till them.
We have a wonderful Canada, a wonderful province, Alberta. In the development of any worthwhile country, enterprise and initiative are essential. We must find uses for our known resources and develop our potential resources by being alert to their possibilities.
Our country is developing by leaps and bounds. Today, even in the humblest of homes, are found conveniences and signs of advancement that were not dreamed of just a few short years ago. These things have been brought about by men and women who had much less education that it is the privilege of young people to get now.
Many look for opportunities to lay the blame for misadventures on something rather than for people to so work that the misadventure is not possible, people who are willing and wanting to achieve things. It is upon people and not upon conditions that the future of our country and our fair province depend. There is little or no use just thinking of the big things. The need is for action and doing something about the thinking.
What do you want? What do you want to be? These are important questions for each and every one. Unless each and every one can answer them specifically and with determination, a game that is already lost is being started, and played. You must have an objective—specific, definite, and concrete. You are not doing justice to yourself if you are willing to take a job because the work will not be too hard and the salary will be adequate for your needs. With such ideas in mind you will still be in line for a 'job' at fifty.
Right now is the time to determine that you will never give in to inertia. One should never be content with conditions as they then are. Many excuses are given by people for not attempting further advancement. That one is too old a fallacy that holds back many able people. History shows that one is never too old to do something worth while.
Never at any age in the past has such an opportunity been offered young people as at the present. There can be no possibility of lamenting or wringing one's hands over "lack of opportunity." So true are the words of James Ramsay Ullman when he says: "That men will some day reach the summit of the world means little. That they should want to reach it and try to reach it means everything."
If you have the courage to begin, you must have the energy to follow through to completion whatever you have begun. The ones who are headed for success are working toward it. Success doesn't just come. Work doesn't scare the one headed for success. He knows that the crowded life is the most hoppy.
It has been said that man is master of his own fate. Now has been added to this statement—"only in as far as he is able to adapt himself intelligently to the conditions which surround him and turn them to his advantage." One must have self-discipline, the common sense to say 'no' to those things that do not lead directly in the desired direction.
The examinations that you wrote this year were only paper tests. The greatest test that any young person ever has to face is the test of wisely choosing a 'job.' To hurry and get excited is to fail. Achievement is not to be had in a day. Mankind has spent many ages in rising to its present level. Some things need fixing. We have not found how to live at peace, how to co-operate internationally. The opportunity is there for you to help solve. Ralph, in Clifford Odets' play "Awake and Sing," says, "It's a cock-eyed world." To this Jacob replies, "Boys and girls like you could fix it some day."
H. B. MYERS, Principal.
Page NineWhat is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
My new-cut ashlar takes the light
Where crimson-blank the windows flare.
Erect and motionless he stood,
His face a hieroglyph of stone;
Stopped was his pulse, chilled was his blood,
And stiff each sinew, nerve and bone.
Oh, to have a little car!
To travel in night and day;
A little AUSTIN, an AUSTIN of my own—
Out of the wind's and the rain's way.
Page Ten
1951 Graduates
TIME PRESENT AND TIME PAST
ARE BOTH PERHAPS PRESENT IN TIME FUTURE
AND TIME FUTURE CONTAINED IN TIME PAST
Tonight, as the last page in the chapter of our High School Careers slowly begins to turn, marking
the close of one of the most important phases of our lives, we recall myriads of experiences which will
guide us as we strive to become citizens, not only of a community, of a province, of a nation, but of
a world, at present in the throes of an ideological conflict.
If we can become these and gain for the world, ourselves, and for those who follow, an interval,
not plagued by man’s inhumanity to man, ive shall consider our days in Taber High School, well spent.
BRIAN EVANS.
Page Twelve
Barbara Burbank
Barbara liked the Pep Club
She handled all its money.
Now she works at the Commerce,
"Gee things work out funny."
Tom Endo
Head of the Ping Pong
Sheik of them all.
He lead the parade
'Til he did stall.
Elwood Ferguson
Fergy runs fast,
At track he's a star.
He'd probably do well,
On the C.P.R.
Marion Fisher
Marion's our Librarian,
The books she frees of dust.
And to use any one of them
A library card's a must.
Glen Gardner
Glen went to England
Across by plane he flew.
And when he got to Edinburgh,
The L.P. said, "How do."
Beverly Johnson
Captain of the Dawns
A man—oh so tall—
If he didn't sit down,
We wouldn't see him at all.
Patricia Layton
Pat's a pal,
With plenty of smiles.
And to help a friend,
She'd travel miles.
Dennis Christensen
King Arthur may have passed away,
His horse and Knights and table,
But Crutch is headed west they say,
For a Prince, if he is able.
Brian Evans
President of the Union,
Editor of Dawn.
You never see him leave the school,
Until the last van's gone.
Richard Ferguson
Richard is a stockman,
He raises baby beef.
We don't know where he got 'em,
But we're sure he is an —
Honest man.
Ernest Gardner
Ernie drives a delivery hack,
Colors red, green, yellow and black.
But there's one more color he adds to
the hue,
With the black comes a great deal of
blue.
Marlene Gilbertson
Cars seem to delite Marlene,
For in a Plymouth she's often seen.
But there's something else that delites
her more,
He works at the Tower and the Rexal!
store.
Grace Konno
Editor of the Hi-Lites,
A friend of first degree,
A student of high calibre—
No better you will see.
Ken McDonald
A resident of Taber,
But a Lethbridge Native Son.
He came back to Taber,
After Bellevue had won.
Page Thirteen
Vincent Mereski
Viny drives a Plymouth,
It is of color green.
And if you saw a gray one,
It's his brother John's you've seen.
Aiko Morihira
A girl well liked in Taber High,
She studies hard and long.
And for her work on the Hi-Lites,
No one can find a wrong.
Jack Ohno
Jack hails from Cranford,
In Trig, he sets the pace.
And when it comes to pitching—
He does it all with grace.
Garth Palmer
Social Convenor,
A man with friends.
He looks at life—
Through a ruby lense.
Minnie Paul
Minnie's good at Bookkeeping,
Minnie's good at ball.
And as for Pitman shorthand,
She is the best of all.
Henry Schlosser
At tumbling and mat work,
Henry excels.
He developes his muscles
By bars and bells.
Bill Stevens
Bunk was seen in Taber,
Also at the Hat.
But since he went to Wadena,
It's put an end to that.
Colin Miller
Head of the Argos,
The fella with the Ford.
And when he's in Trigonometry,
The class is never bored.
Susumu Nagami
In Trig. Su is seen to doze,
With just one book before his nose.
But in Chemistry he uses three,
No one in front of him, you see.
Kaz Ohno
A brother to Jack,
You may think is Kaz.
But (Oh no)—a cousin—
With Jack that Kaz has.
Keith Palmer
On rare occasions
To Trig, he came,
But to Mr. Semaka
"Garth" was the name.
Elwood Peterson
Pete is a painter,
He makes the colors flo,
But when the clocks say 5 p.m.
T-toute suite he must go.
Henry Shimbashi
Tatter, the pres, of the Curling Club,
Loves his brooms and rocks.
But ask him his favorite flower
It's a daisy—(the kind with the frocks).
Bernice Whitney
Adding, Subtracting,
Bookkeeping, Work.
In the final accounting,
She's a pretty good —
Treasurer.
Page Fourteen
Tonight, twenty-eight of us, in the presence of our parents, teachers and friends are marking the culmination of twelve grades of formal public school education. The experiences which we have gained throughout the past years will be long remembered.
Let us review the past twelve years.
Most of us enrolled as grade one students in the year 1938-39. We knew not then, of the critical international situation which was to shake the world and influence our daily lives. We assumed, with childlike nonchalance, that upheavals in society were natural incidents in our lives.
The war years continued and words that did not mean too much to us began to take on meaning: "Dictatorship," "Totalitarianism," "Survival of Democracy," formulated themselves into political social concepts and we began to realize in our daily lives that the global society was no united family.
I can recall when I was in grade seven the jubilance voiced by our parents and friends when they told us that victory was ours and that a new United Society was in the making. Our teachers hopeful of the new United Nations organ, showed us the machinery of International Government which was to shape the new reign of international peace that was supposed to prevail with the culmination of war.
But soon, too soon, it was pointed out to us the frailities of the human heart that was to control the pattern of society men hoped for. The cracks became crevices and men coined a new word for us to digest and chew ■—- the Cold War.
Thus during our twelve years the frustrated adult society has thrown upon us a great challenge which in a way has speeded our growth towards maturity. The education and experience we have received will certainly help us in governing the destiny of our generation.
Despite the international threat that shadows our daily lives, there are incidents that warm our hearts, incidents which prove to us that life is what we make it.
The graduates that have gathered here tonight have had varied experiences some enrichening, some trivial. We have had a great deal of fun throughout our school career, like all other graduates, worrying parents, annoying teachers, who in their turn have inflicted well deserved punishment upon us.
When we registered as Taber High School Students in the year 1947-48, we were struck by the heterogeneous nature of our class. Here were gathered into one class, students of 12 different national extractions, and two different races, who had spent earlier years in schools in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario and although we were in the same school, we were not pursuing the same course, for Commercial, Technical, and Home Economics has been added to the Academic program.
I truly think that the varied nature of our class reflects the heterogeneous nature of our Canadian culture.
Yet despite this variety, I can see one aspect common to all of us—no matter what the race, national extraction, province or origin, or courses pursued—there is that common goal, "to fit into the common Canadian social, cultural, economic security."
As the first graduates of the new Taber High School we feel proud to leave its doors knowing we have had a pleasant and successful school career. Our 12 years will certainly be kept in our treasure chest of memories forever. In marking the first year of the second half of the 20th century, I hope the Class of '51 will prove their worth as graduates of the Taber High School.
AIKO MORIHIRA.
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Page FifteenOne unusually calm day, I was innocently walking past the door of Room 15, when I noticed a pale
green cloud of smoke emerging from the keyhole. This Grace Konno special carbon monoxide, sent me
hurtling into the year 1981.
Remembering that I was to write the class prophecy, I took this opportunity and walked directly
over to the Vital Statistics Bureau, located on Myers St. and 5th Ave. N., in Taber, Alberta.
Standing by the door of the building was a policeman whom I immediately recognized as Henry
Schlosser. Although his face was wrinkled and his hairs few and gray, he still possessed his Mighty
Mouse-like build.
The first name I came across was Brian Evans. He was now principal of the Taber Reform School.
In the same school, Colin Miller, B.Sc. was teaching Chemistry; Marlene Gilbertson, Biology and Geology
and Aiko Morihiro, French. Mr. Semaka, 1 learned, was also on the staff, teaching Trigonometry.
He had, in his few years of teaching, devised a new way of doing question number 25 on page 91.
There were recorded three mental cases, all of whom had been moved to the central part of the
province. The first and second cases were Jack Ohno and Susumu Nagami, who had gone "buggy"
while trying to make a perpetual motion machine, despite Mr. Wynn's consistent warnings. The third
was a certain "Dusty" who had gone to the dogs because a coyote had gotten the better of him.
A number of the graduates of fifty one had entered the agricultural field. Richard Ferguson was
now president of the Breeders Association as well as the Calf Club. He had developed the "Ferguson
humpless cattallo," with much help from cousin Elwood. Henry Shimbashi had perfected the "Tater
Early Potato" and was now Potato King of the world Kas Ohno had made his million because he had
developed a perennial cucumber which yielded enough for the needs of the Johnson-Fisher Pickling Co.
Limited.
Keith and Garth Palmer were now prosperous because they received a 50 per cent cut on all wagers
from the "Which one is Keith and which one is Garth" contest, sponsored by the Trig, class, a branch
of the Gardner-Christensen-Gardner gambling syndicate.
Vincent Mereski now coached and managed the Taber Midget Baseball Team which had won the
National League pennant in 1980. Ken McDonald was now sponsoring the former Sicks' Native Sons
hockey team, under the slightly altered name of McDonald's Taber Boys. Elwood Peterson was his chief
scout.
I learned that Bill Stevens owned all rights to the Alberta Standard Oils and had as his accountants,
Barbara Burbank and Minnie Paul, as well as two World Champion Typists, Ticking Ticker Layton
and Bernice Be-Ready Whitney. Bill was now mayor of Wadena.
When I had finished looking into the record of the Grads, I went outside and hailed a cab. What
surprised me was that the hackie was an old lady. The cab she was driving was a faded, dilapidated
Austin ... In this I returned to June the seventh, 1951.
TOM ENDO.
Page Sixteen
gtuaenti' fy+uM.T.H.S. Students' Union Executive 1950-51
Standing, left to right: Garth Palmer, Social Convenor; Brian Evans, President; Mr. Ted Aoki, Co-ordinator; Don Alexander,
2nd Vice-President; Clarence Wentz, Boys' Athletic Director.
Seated, Left to right: Patty Johnson, Girls' Athletic Director; Connie Holt, Secretary; Bernice Whitney, Treasurer; Peggy Johnson,
Vice-President.
CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE
Secretary ................. Shirley Oliver
Argos .............................................................................. Colin Miller
Bombers .................. Jerry Palmer
Cardinals ............... Bruce Barton
Dynamos .............
Girls' Ping Pong
Boys' Ping Pong
Fish and Game ..
Girls' Curling ....
Boys' Curling ....
Volley Ball ........
Badminton .......
Dennis Christensen
___ Sets Hirashima
____ ..... Tom Endo
Morgan Anderson
........ Shirley Oliver
Henry Shimbashi
_____ Elwyn Parry
.... Ernest Kresnyak
Boys' Chorus ............ .......................................... .......... Glen Gardner
Girls' Chorus ......... .................................................... Audrey Massong
Camera Club ______ ________ _____ . Tim Volk
Fool n'Tool _______ ______ ____ __ Shin Taira, Maureen Wills
Radio Club ... __ _______________ __ _____ Colin Stubbert
High Steppers ............... Florence Rintoul
Thespians ........................................................................... Marg Miller
Debating Society ......................................... .................. Evan Easthope
Music Club ................................................................... Helen Wright
Pep Club ...................... ,...................................................... Lilly Sparks
Hi-Lites ................ Bernard O'Dornan, Grace Konno
Dawn ...................................................................... Brian Evans
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As another chapter in the annals of Taber High School is being written off, it is not amiss for all
of us to remind ourselves of the basic purpose of the student activities of the year.
Public education implies a public investment for public good. If this great public investment is
to pay dividends, they must show up in a generation who have acquired a maturer social consciousness.
We mature through experience. Social maturity demands maturity through social experiences.
Thus, it becomes the duty of schools to provide for the growing students, opportunities for
wholesome social experiences.
Throughout the many and varied activities offered to the students of Taber High, rings a common
and basic chord, that of "maturity through social experiences." Whether it be participation in
athletic activities, whether it be membership in musical productions, whether it be participation in
hobby clubs, there have existed for the students, multiple opportunities to play and work with fellow
students, while developing special skills in the chosen activity.
The provision of opportunities to experience activities together with other students with common
interests in functional and guided activities, was the basic aim of all activities conducted during the
year. In them existed opportunities to strengthen already existing friendships, to make new friends,
to tackle common projects, to share failures and successes jointly, to develop self-discipline in a socialized
group. In life-like situations, students tackled problems in life-like fashion.
Perhaps some abused, at times, the opportunities so granted, but I feel sure that more profited by
the activities. If students have gained power as social beings, if they have grown in social maturity,
richer by that much is our school.
Only by developing socially mature and socially conscious students, can we justify to the public
the existence of our school.
TED T. AO
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Of Friends and
When I dream
Of friends and time,
My mind floats
Forth through meadows
Filled with love,
And the lives of man
Are lives of joy,
And harmony abounds.
1972
When I think
Of friends and time,
Things worry me
That maybe, aren't really
there,
And lust for things
I do not need,
To make my life worth
living.
As I live with
Friends and time,
I see nature choked
By people out for gain
At any cost
The poor get poorer,
The rich get richer,
There is no end.
So now I pose
This question,
Which is best?
To dream,
To think,
To live,
With friends and time.
It's not for me
Alone to say.
DEDICATION
MR. FRANK SEMAKA
Some might scoff at the fuss made for Mr. Semaka, after all he is just a vice-principal. Not True! So much is
owed by so many to this man. His life work as an educator exceeded the normal bounds of a teacher. He has advised
us when we've been confused, encouraged us when we were in doubt, taught us when we did not know and punished us
when we should have known better. His accomplishments and recognitions have been many and although his years as
an educator runs into higher math his presence will be sorely missed. It is for these reasons and for numerous others that
the students of Myers dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Frank Semaka, a scholar among scholars.
Dennis Kunimoto - Class President
There are mixed feelings I'm sure, at the close of this school year as we contemplate the retirement of our Mr.
Semaka. The name of Frank Semaka has become synonymous with education in the high school in Taber. Whenever
you think of the high school here, you naturally think of Mr. Semaka. At this time of year, I pay tribute to Mr. Semaka
who has given the best years of his life to the youth of our community. He has given of himself freely wherever there was
a need. He has over the years been an example to all of us exemplifying the qualities for which he stood; such things as
honesty, integrity, devotion to duty and responsibility. Students could "count on him", teachers and administrators could
rely on him, the school board and the public could always expect to receive a full measure of service from him. Anyone
who became acquainted with him were better off for just having known him.
It has been a privilege to have been acquainted with Frank Semaka for some twenty and plus years and to have worked
and associated very closely with him for the past ten. In my association with him, I have found him to be co-operative,
loyal, good-hearted and a true friend.
In the years to come, I wish you, Frank Semaka, the best; for you and yours. Even though you are leaving the profession
and our place of employment I hope I have many more opportunities to associate with you.
Rell G. Francis
Vice-Principal
I would like to commend the yearbook committee for their decision to dedicate this
edition of the "Myers Dawn" to Mr. Semaka. Such recognition is well deserved.
Over the past eight years, I have worked very closely with Mr. Semaka and have
appreciated his many fine qualities. The two characteristics that to me are most outstanding
are his dependability and his dedication to education. Students and teachers
alike could always count on Mr. Semaka to have his work done on time and to have it
well done. His concern for individual students was manifested in the many hours of
earnest conversation and counselling with literally thousands of students during his more
than thirty years of service.
Mr. Semaka's exemplar conduct is a model that many students would do well to
emulate.
James L. George
Superintendent
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
I would like to express my appreciation to all the staff and students for their assistance in various ways during my first
year at W. R. Myers. The co-operation and support experienced has been very commendable.
Generally, I think the relationship between staff and students has been quite satisfactory, considering that occasional
conflicts of interest and irritations occur. Students' Councils (and their committees) have been most helpful in further
developing a favorable atmosphere for learning. Their interest and co-operation is continually required for the school to
function effectively.
The work of staff committees has resulted in some changes to the Jr. High modified program and Jr. and Sr. High
promotions policies. We expect that these changes will have beneficial effects for the students concerned. A full-scale
semester system has been introduced in Sr. High, and continued on a limited basis in the Jr. High. We are expanding the
Work Experience program and the Special Projects Credits. A W. R. Myers in Depth Study Guide has been published, and
the School handbook has been revised for the orientation and guidance of teachers and students.
Special thanks to the Yearbook Committee and the publishers of the Jr. and Sr. Newspapers. It takes a great deal of
planning, responsibility, and work to produce quality publications which will contribute positively to the stature of the
school, as well as provide an outlet for creative talents. These are tasks which are very time-consuming, and they may
not always appear to be appreciated; but they have a significant role in the total school program -- requiring support and
active participation.
Our 1972 Graduation ceremony was a bright and colorful occasion. It included a farewell to our Mr. Semaka, teacher
at W. R. Myers School for thirty years, (the last 12 years as Vice-principal), and a man who has left his mark in the
minds and hearts of many students and teachers. We wish him every success in his retirement years.
The Worth Commission Report suggests the possibility of many changes in Education. We will need to assess trends,
recommendations, and innovations carefully in terms of educational objectives, in order to make appropriate decisions for
the ultimate benefit of our students. We must not forget that the school has a two-fold purpose: to serve the needs and
interests of the individual students, and to fulfill objectives of the larger society.
Let us proceed into the 1972-'73 school year with courage and conviction. There are numerous jobs to be done well,
whether it is in the teaching or the learning. May all of you set worthy goals, and make an earnest effort to achieve those
goals.
D. V. Kilback,
Principal
Donald Kilback
Principal
Frank Semaka
Vice-Principal
Senior High
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Junior High
YEARBOOK
STAFF
Jerry Gow
Ken Zelenka
John Fujimagari
Dennis Kunimoto
Cam Humphries
Rosalind Bell
Stan Christensen
Laurie Kinniburgh
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Kathy Morris
Jolayne Toth
Sherry Moline
Jim Gillespie
Jadine Fong
Dorothy George
Richard Kaga
Sheila Redel
EDITOR
SHEILA REDEL
ADVISOR
MR. C. WALLACE
JUNIOR *
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CLASSES
Susan Abell
Holly Addy
Larry Barca
Robert Beckman
Susan Birch
Terry Birch
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Darlene Collett
Delbert Collett
Karen Davies
Louise Davies
Donald Bowman
Kurt Brenner
Marion Campbell
Kent Cannady
Kim Cannady
Mark Chmielewski
David Cichy
Ernest Clarke
Randy Divins
Janine Dogterom
Malcolm Dow
Shirley Fehr
Kathy Ferguson
Eddy Filgas
Gordon Fletcher
Connie Francis
Kelley Francis
David Fujimagari
Kathy Galvin
Scott Garner
Robert Genert
Emma Goertzen
Melanie Gough
David Hacking
Jeff Hamilton
Dalton Harding
Debra Harding
Merrell Harris
Randy Hart
Brenda Haynes
Ryan Haynes
Donna Higa
Keith Hirsche
Roy Hirsche
Wanda How
Wade Hudson
Lorraine Ikebuchi
David Jenkins
Cheryl Jensen
Rodney Jensen
Patricia Jesperson
Doreen Jules
Albert Kaga
Darrel Kaga
Elaine Kaga
Sandra Kanomata
Pat Keeler
Casey Kerner
Ranal Kinniburgh
Murray Kleim
Tim Norgard
Julia Kren
Jadene Kunimoto
Andy Lagran
Cindy Leavitt
Joanne Leigh
Kelly Lybbert
Ramona Lovie
Michelle MacDonald
Scott MacKenzie
Kim McMurchy
Joanne Megyes
Kathy Meier
Dawn Mereski
Ronnie Milkalson
Lena Madsen
Bonnie Marose
Brenda Martin
Linda Mather
Mitch McKibben
Craig Nattrass
Linda Noble
Barbara Miyashiro
Lonnie Moline
Guy Murphy
Mike Norgard
Ron Ohashi
Sylivia Parker
Brian Pauls
Bill Peters
Gordon Peters
Jean Peters
John Peters
Ronald Peterson
Carey Pollard
Wanda Popadynitz
Shannon Redel
Gary Renner
Larry Renner
Theresa Reti
Cameron Roe
Jill Rogan
Diane Rolke
Allyson Saunders
Randal Sawada
Lori Sebok
Dale Sedura
Steven Sharann
Murray Smith
Rodney Smith
Glen Sparks
Connie Sparrow
Ralph Tschritter
Bryan Valgardson
Julie Valgardson
Corry Westerhoud
Jimmy Yee
Phillip Zelenka
Kelvin Austin
Irene Bekkering
Elizabeth Bergen
Heather Berwick
Shirley Biegler
Barry Bigelow
George Bissett
Garry Bodnar
Richard Born
Russel Bowman
Lori Bullock
Sandra Campbell
Bobby Cannady
Colleen Cheyne
Brent Clark
Stephen Colleaux
Marie Conrad
Linda Cseke
Lynda Derksen
Alma Doell
Melody Drescher
Susan Dunz
Linda Ekensteen
Debbie Engleson
Bobby Ensign
GRADE
EIGHT
Cam Fabbri
Peter Fiedler
Shelly Fiedler
Rhonda Flexhaug
Margaret Fong
Doug Foulkes
Terry Friesen
John Fujimagari
Mark Garner
William Gillespie
John Goertzen
Don Gro ft
Kyle Hall
Lori Hall
Lyle Hall
Tage Hansen
Robin Hanzel
Dorris Haynes
Brenda Higa
Barry How
Benjamin How
Chris Hudson
Keena Humphries
Kim Jaque
Jayne Jensen
Ron Jensen
David Jesperson
Graham Johnson
Doug Johnstone
Robert Johnstone
Shelly Johnstone
Ian Kinniburgh
Patty Kinniburgh
Sandra Kleim
Terralin Klics
Kevin Layton
Perry Layton
Brian Lindsay
Sandra Long
Shane Lybbert
Bruce MacMurchy
Holly Meyer
Bill McQuarrie
Scott Milliken
Dome Mills
Cathy Miyashiro
Bruce Nakamura
Shirley Noble
Diane Oddie
Darrell Oshiro
JUNIOR
HIGH
CHEERLEADERS
Jeff Peever
Helena Peters
Bruce Piepgrass
Robynne Platt
Calvin Pyrch
Ricky Redel
Richard Reis
Debra Renner
Barry Reti
Judy Rodwell
Marie Ross
David Russell
Jayne Russell
Brian Sangster
Ian Sangster
Linda Sasaki
Barry Sawada
Robbie Schaafsma
Jim Schmidt
Brian Shockey
Colleen Silvius
Debbie Sebok
Dale Setaguchi
Randy Shaw
Ken Smith
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David Wall
Gary Weibe
Brenda West
Con Westerhoud
Barbara Wilde
Ronald Wilk
Cecelie Wills
Donald Winkler
Joanne Zelenka
Ken Zuidhof
Delbert Thorlakson
Robbie Tolhuysen
Douglas Tomiyama
Neil Valgardson
Ron Van Hereweghe
Alan Visser
Arlene Visser
Marianna Visser
Lane Waddle
Terry Waddle
Roy Sorgard
Edward Stolk
Lorretta Streimer
Chris Taniguchi
Peter Theissen
SCIENCE
FAIR
ENTRANTS
GRADE
NINE
Heather Addy
Dorthy Anderson
Fred Armstrong
Salome Arnett
Beverly Ayers
Deborah Baptiste
David Baroldi
Cindy Beisiegal
Harry Bekkering
Lloyd Bennett
Ronalee Bennett
Sherry Biegler
Brenda Bigelow
Maureen Boyle
Bernice Campbell
June Cannady
Chris Carlson
Lillian Carswell
Ken Chartrand
Donna Cheyne
Marilyn Christensen
Vaughn Clark
Elaine Conrad
Myrna Conrad
Tim Coombes
Tom Coombes
Shelly Divins
Kelly Dougan
Lynda Earl
Robert Ellingson
Valerie Enns
Cindy Fallon
Heather Ferguson
Cynthia Filgas
Murray Fisher
Greg Fletcher
Allan Friesen
Connie Friesen
Herman Friesen
Laurel Fujimargari
Robert Gardner
Thomas Genert
Dorothy George
Herman Goertzen
Jim Graham
Harvey Hall
George Hammer
Michael Hansen
Elizabeth Harder
Linda Harding
Richard Harris
Jay Haslam
Debbie Higa
Gary Higa
Wendy Holland
Tona Holman
Richard Holmes
Leroy Holthe
Bonnie Irwin
Evelyn Iskov
Brenda Jensen
Keith Jensen
Loretta Jensen
Randy Jensen
Tim Jespersen
Carol Jonas
Faron Jones
Kenny Jones
Cheryl Kaga
Charlyne Karras
Kelly Kerner
Shelly Kerner
Kate Kinniburgh
Tom Kinniburgh
John Kleiner
Ricky Kurio
Donna Layton
Christine Litchfield
Conrad Loewen
Debbie MacKenzie
Jill MacMurchy
Steven Madsen
Robert McKay
Jerry Mereski
Carolyn Mikalson
Sherry Moline
Kathy Morris
Debbie Maerz
Marilyn Marose
Colleen May
John Mazereeuw
Marilyn McCulloch
Brad Murphy
Greg Nakamura
Alan Noble
Roger Noble
Linda Oddan
Paul Oevering
Carole Ohashi
Evelyn Orfino
Carlee Oshiro
Brad Parker
Victor Parks
Tom Paterson
Arnold Pauls
Beverly Pauls
Norman Peters
Jack Peterson
Shannon Pickett
Barry Pollard
Robert Price
Jocelyn Pyrch
Debbie Racz
Jim Renner
Stuart Roe
Cynthia Saunders
Bonna Schmidt
Denise Scramstad
Dennis Setaguchi
Randy Shield
Trudy Shockey
Vera Schworan
Jim Smith
Lorraine Smith
Randy Sparks
Margaret Toth
Gordon Turnbull
Don Valgardson
Joanne Valgardson
Lynn Valgardson
Carol Van Hereweghe
Kenneth Visser
Dick Wasacase
Randy Wellwood
Jody Wenbourne
Fanny Westerhoud
Freda Westerhoud
Malcolm Weibe
Heather Wilkinson
Ladene Williams
Ian Wolsey
Henry Zuidhoff
Patti Mulnar
Wendy Vivyurka
Donna Walker
Theo Wall
David Nelson
Physical Education
Peter Lenz
Social Studies
Charles Wallace
Social Studies
Donald Ferguson
Social Studies
Georgina Smith
Librarian
Raymond Sheen
Language
Sally Chant
English
Roy Krahn
Librarian
Rodney Zaugg
Industrial Arts
Laurie Chomany
Social Studies
Ken Lawson
Science
Dora Brown
Art
Intramural Volleyball Winners
Dale Lusk
Science
William Morrison
English
Frank Sudol
Science
Rex Anderson
Science
Paul Stevenson
Science
Anne Bullis
Biology
Ruby Fransden
English
Ardwyn Stonehocker
Industrial Arts
Robert Hagel
Guidance Councilor
Donald Kilback
Principal
Thomas Miller
Business Education
Milton Iverson
Music
Donald Baldwin
Mathematics
Arthur Anderson
Business Education
William Duffee Frances Wilson Malcolm Edwards
English
Sharon Jones
Mathematics Music English
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Lyle Keister
Mathematics
Rell Francis
Vice-Principal
Nadiene Neilson
Social Studies
Frances Dogterom
English
J. C. Bailey
Industrial Arts
Eldon Litchfield
Social Studies
Frank Semaka
Vice-Principal
Loya Stonehocker
Home Economics
Lois Duffee
Physical Education
Rex Schneider
Industrial Arts
Evelyn Orfino
Teacher Aide
Joe Thompson
Mathematics
Iris Benson
Business Education
Pat Griffin
Home Economics
Mirian Thompson
Home Economics
Dorothy Holtman
IMG Coordinator
SECRETARIES
Brenda Pickles
Donna Erickson
Jean Stone
CUSTODIANS
Mr. Wiebe Mr. Moline
Mr. Jones Mr. Bullock Mr. Degroot
GRADUATION
1972
Mistress of Ceremonies - Joan Gillespie
GRADUATION
NIGHT
Joanne Colleaux - Class Valedictorian
Class Prophecy - Rosalind Bell and Jay Johnson
Iio Anderson
Lourne Anderson
Marvin Anderson
Bill Anderson
Larry Astalos
Roy Beckman
Alice Bekkering
Rosalind Bell
Gay Bourassa
Eric Bowman
Tim Boyle
Monica Brenner
Bill Brezovski
Sandra Brown
Joanne Colleaux
Barry Daisley
Ben Derksen
Bill Divins
Lorraine Drake
Tony Earl
Diane Harris
Heather Harris
Michael Holland
Linda Holman
Verna Howells
Cam Humphries
Robert Hurdman
Kim Hall
Cynthia Hansen
Helena Harder
Katherine Harder
Metta Jo Harding
Sherris Ingram
Audrey Jaque
Graduands Roy Beckman and Audrey Jaque
Trevor Jenkins
Judy Jensen
Susan Kren
Marilyn Winkler and her escort Rodney Gough
Marty Johnson
Craig Johnson
Donna Jonas
Fern Kano
Kathy Jensen
Ken Jensen
Kent Jensen
Bruce Jesperson
Jay Johnson
Ken Kerkhoff
Connie Kinniburgh
Heather Kinniburgh
urie Kinniburgh
ggie Klics
Betty Kren
Dennis Kunimoto
David Litchfield
Rhonda Littletent
Kent Lowry
Cheryl Luehr
Marion Martin
Dean Maruyama
Margaret Mazereeuw
Ken McLaughlin
Kathy McQuarrie
Bob Noble
Margaret Osborne
Hettie Oudman
Mae O'Watch
Marilynne Pauls
Joyce Peters
Patti Putici
Sheila Redel
Leslie Reti
Sharon Rodwell
Shirley Rodwell
Bill Rogan
Keith Santoni
Mike Saunders
Ben Schmidt
Sheryl Scramstad
Karen Setoguchi
Parry Shockey
Cynthia Hansen and her escort Randy Neilson
Dianne Harris and her escort Marvin Anderson
Alan Tanaka
Martha Urano
Beverly West
Peter Weibe
Mona Wilde
HALL
OF
FAME
Most Congenial
Marilyn and Mike
Class Clowns
Bronwyn and Jay
Class Brains
Sheila and Dennis
Class Citizens
Marilyn and Dennis
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Best Looking
Lorna and Kent
Best Dressed
Coralee Fabbri and Kim Hall
Best Athletes
Fern and Bruce
Best all Around
Marilyn and Jerry
Doug Peterson
Lynnda Pollard
Susan Stimson
Willie Tschritter
Marion Bateman
Ronald Bissett
Wendy Bodie
Kelly Clemis
Leif Erickson
Ryan Grigor
Bob Hansen
Rick Jansen
Elsie Kalma
Ken MacKay
Jim Moyer
Randy Neilsen
SENIOR HIGHArdith Crawford
Richard Cseke
Sandra Dogterom
Kim Dougan
Kristine Ackerman
Greg Addy
Harold Addy
Adair Anderson
Laura Anderson
David Andres
Vernon Bareham
Jim Beckman
Angeline Bekkering
Kendon Bennett
Jim Bettcher
Len Biegler
Shaun Boyle
Sheila Boyle
Heather Brinkmeyer
Anne Broadfoot
Celia Carlsen
Ian Cole
Arlene Conrad
Bernadette Craddock
Kim Jensen
Padjett Jensen
Reg Jensen
Eugene Jesperson
Greg Johnson
Brenda Jones
Robin Leigh
Steve Lemisko
Leron Litchfield
David Kurio
Richard Lang
Ron LeBlanc
Blair Kaga
Gary Kaga
Barbara Keeler
Sandra Kerkhoff
Ray Matsuda
Linda McCartee
Wanda McCulloch
Brian Meisner
Susan McKay
Elwood Mikalson
Jacquiline Miyashiro
John Molnar
Roger Mueller
Wayne Nalder
John Loree
Roddy Mackenzie
Rod Maruyama
Zoni Kover
Debra Koznick
Vicki Krizan
Tom Oddie
Tim O'Donnell
Pat Odland
Charlotte Orfino
Jack Oudman
Sheryl Pauls
Richard Shield
Bonnie Smith
Linda Smith
Sheila Valgardson
Phil Vancleave
Helen Vanderwal
Lenny Vik
Dean Waddle
Diane Walker
Wendy Price
Mike Putici
Sheila Rombough
Mike Sakatch
Karen Schmidt
Robert Shaw
Vaughn Smith
Robert Tomiyama
Rudi Tschritter
Margaret Turin
Clint Valgardson
Lori Valgardson
Pat Valgardson
Maureen Peever
Ronald Peterson
Allen Pommen
Cathy Poullos
Casey Westerhoud
Mark Workman
Jennie Yakubowski
Helen Yee
Ken Zelenka
"Our School Board"
Anna Wall
Dwight Wall
John Weippert
Carol West
Elizabeth Wiebe
David Williams
GRADE
10
Claudette Abell
Colleen Anderson
Shelly Anderson
Veneta Anderson
David Andres
Lena Andres
Mildred Archer
Phillip Archer
Patti Armstrong
Cindy Bareham
Cora Bareman
Brenda Bissett
Connie Brezovski
Darrell Brown
Kim Bourassa
Faye Bowman
Dennis Carlson
Michael Carlson
Stan Christiansen
Paul Chau
Margaret Conrad
Rod Coombes
Brenda Cradduck
Philip Cradduck
Peter Cunningham
Gene Dethlefsen
Bill Dick
Al Doell
Don Doell
Debra Donick
Donna Engleson
Norman Engwer
Gary Ensign
Kathy Erickson
Dennis Evanson
Brenda Fabbri
Dan Fedor
David Fong
Bruce Francis
Kathryn Francis
Kent Francis
Ray Gardner
Shari Goruk
David Grieser
Joann Goodfellow-
Susan Gough
Cathy Gustum
Jane Hall
Hugh Harding
Philip Harding
Sheila Hedley
Noreen Henley
Sheila Hudson
Richelle Humphries
Dorothy Hunt
Carlos Jensen
Daryl Jensen
Debra Jensen
Deloy Jensen
Karen Jensen
Wendy Jesperson
Coral Johnson
Kit Johnson
Loren Johnson
Debra Jonas
Debbi Jules
Debra Kaga
Richard Kaga
Vivian Kaga
Dennis Kalma
George Karras
Dianne Keeler
Glen Kilback
Kim Lagran
Doug Laing
Heather Ledgerwood
Steve Lemisko
Bill Lindsay
Judy Lund
Stacy Marriott
Bill Sanderson
Jerry Santoni
Kathy Saruwatari
Karen Schmidt
Bonnie Scramstad
Brian Sekura
Jim Sheck
Richard Shields
Peggy Taniguchi
Karen Tanner
Jacob Thiessen
Marijane Thiessen
Jolayne Toth
Harold Tschritter
Dalyce Vancleave
Lyle Waddle
Marlene Waddle
Mary Weippert
Peter Weippert
Jeannie Werewka
Randy Welwood
Joan West
Janet Wiebe
Jerry Williams
Moana Williams
Darcy Wills
David Windrum
Fred Zelenka
o. m ^ o m
ORGANIZATIONSSTUDENT COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE
1st Vice-President - Jackie Miyashiro
2nd Vice-President - Stacy Marriot
Treasurer - Alice Beckering
Secretary - Marilyn Pauls
Asst. Treasurer - Linda Smith
Asst. Secretary - Joan Gillespie
PRESIDENT: DENNIS KUNIMOTO
ADVISOR: MR. MILLER
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
Social - Cam Humphries - Ron Bissett
Productions - Audrey Jaque
Assemblies - Ron Last - Pat Odland
Athletics - Rod Gough
Clubs - Leslie Higa
Pep and Publicity - Jerry Gow - Ryan Grigor
Last years council began by making a council room on the top floor of the old building. This was done as a summer
project. Councils put on a student exchange which was fairly good considering it was the first year. Council also went
to Lethbridge and Coaldale to visit the High Schools and gain some new ideas. Council also sponsored several High
School dances, and also saved the school from having all dances prohibited.
KEYETTE CLUB
The Keyette Club is a service group. We had a membership of thirty-three girls. Our executive consisted of
Presidents: Cheryl Luehr, first half of year; and Mona Wilde, Secretary: Bronwyn Ellingson, Treasurer: Marilyn Winkler,
and our Advisor: Mrs. Neilson.
Some of the money raising activities we participated in this year were: bake sales, and the banquet for the
Kiwanis Club.
We also provided various services for the community. At Christmas time we donated money to the Fire Department
for Christmas gifts for welfare children. Also at Christmas we worked along with the Key Club in assisting the Salvation
Army. We also aided with the Blood Donors Clinic. At school we helped and did most of the planning for the Fort
Benton Exchange.
Mona Wilde
Sponsor: ODDIES CENTRAL DRUG LIMITED
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Marion Bateman
Rod Gough Alan Tanaka Steve Evanson
Ron Higa Tom Oddie Darcy Wills
Ken McLaughlin Zoni Kover Shaun Boyle
Norm Engwer Jerry Gow David Litchfield
Bill Dick David Mereski Ken Kerkhoff
Jay Johnson
Darrell Brown
James Enman
ROCKETRY CLUB
ADVISOR: MR. PAUL STEVENSON
W.R. Myers Areodynamics and Rocketry
Club, better known as M. A.R.C. The club
has a strength of approximately 20 members
and is very fortunate to have Mr. Stevenson
as advisor. The club successfully carried out
four or five launches during the year, as well
as going on a field trip to the University of
Calgary to gain information on the Rocket
experiments done on the Northern Lights. The
Rocketry Club is open to all people in the
school and we hope to see some better participation
in future years.
Biz-Ed Advisor: Mr. Miller
MEMBERS: Iio Anderson
Gay Bourassa
Joyce Peters
Tony Earl
Sharon Rodwell
Sherris Ingram
Donna Jonas
Biz-Ed had a very busy year. Shares
which originally sold for 500 ended up being
worth $150. The students involved
gained very practical experience.
BIZ-ED CORP.
CURLING CLUB
ADVISORS: MR. STEVENSON, MR. SCHNEIDER.
GAMES CLUB
ADVISOR:
MR.