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Letter, Samuel Myers to John Myers, 25 March 1813
Both the Indian Chief and the Georgiana have sailed from St. Ubes for Wilmington. Sorry to hear of loses to blockading squadron in Chesapeake. Sam waited for rise in market from shortages. Thinks of going to England after his produce sells. From Mss. 98 M99 Myers II, folder 36, box 3, Myers Papers (II), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Sam Cornwell and Staff
Sam Cornwell, Tax Collector, stands with office staff members Kay Gilmore and Janice Myers
W. R. Myers High School 2016
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 2015-2016)pdfW. R. Myers High School
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t’s a new season - a per feet opportunity to do something new,
something bold, Something beautiful.
Lisa Astalos
Sam Bennett
Kristin Bodnar
Caitlyn Brugger
Duncan Campbell
Crystal Carver
Lonnie Christensen
Denise Cook
Samantha Davis
Donna Deroche
Dale Friesen
Trina Gedny
Mark Harding
Adam Hughes
Blake Hyggen
Arica Jensen
Noel Kehler
Johanna Kutanzi
Rene Lavoie
Douglas Leavitt
Megan Leusink
Tim Luchanski
Andrea Makarchuk
Stacy McClelland
Hyrum Moriyama
Jessica Pariseau
Stacey Peleskey
Lori Pickerell
Leslie Abad
Wyatt Anderson
Brett Andrus
Riley Andrus
Brynn Armstrong
Hailey Astalos
Ryland Baker
Colin Bernhardt
Keesha Brown
Spencer Brown
Alexa Bull
Quim Castillo
Makayla Chapple
Jenna Clarke
Jordyn Clarke
Chance Cook
Mikaela Crowson
Kimberly Day
Darian Debona
Taia Debona
Haylee Dickinson
Andrew Froese
Cornelius Froese
Kole Fujita
Torrance Gedny
Austin Hamilton
Gracen Holowiski
Marison Horst
Kinley llczynski
Christina Janes
Juliana Jensen
Matthew Jensen
Braxton Kinniburgh
Calin Kinniburgh
Kayden Klok
Tylor Kornelsen
Ivy Lau
Eric Loewen
Mason Longhurst
Brennen Malinsky
Christian Manahan
Henri Martin
Kelsee Martin
Kelli Megyes
Kassidy Mitchell
Vanessa Nanaquewetung
Alyssa Neuman
Dylan Nevil
Jackson Noel
Kali Pelletier
Amy Peters
Jordan Peterson
Ryden Rempel
Kadin Reynolds
Mya Robinson
Walker Ross
Michael Sawatzky
Griffin Scott
Josetta Silver
Sophie Simek
Amy Sinclair-Feist
Harkirat Singh
Tori Turcato
Shea Vandenberg
Sophie Vos
Amber Warkentin
Ashton Werewka
Ashley White
Gage Wiebe
Dawson Wilson-Hendricks
andrewMAKARCHUK
dylanJONES
ericJENSEN
darianSIMMONS
keeganBRANTNER
Coach:
gregTHOMPSON
Cross Country
Coach: jessicaPARISE AU
kelliMEGYES
toriTURCATO
ameliaSHIMBASHI
reaganBAILEY
sonjaMELLEMA
kathrinWAECKERLIN
millayJOHNSON
harukaMATSUMOTO
paigeWOOD
andrewMAKARCHUK
dylanJOHNSON
joshMOULAND
Grade 9
Volleyball
Gt. 9 Girls
Volleyball
Sophie Simek
Jordan Peterson
Torrance Gedny
Josetta Silver
Alexa Bull
Keesha Brown
Mikayla Chapple
Dani Wright
Coaches:
Stacey Peterson
Ken Simek
Brent Gedny
WR MYERS REBELS
Volleyball
Boys Volleyball
BrendanOlsen
HenryWolf
PanchoNeaustater
ColeLayton
DakotaHuddlestun
DenverTerry
EthanShortinghuis
KurtisKerner
DylanJohnson
PorterGorda
MichaelJohnson
CoacA.CindyJohnson
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SR. Girls Volleyball
NatalieHoyt
SydneyMeier
BrynnSkelly
MackLewicki
HayleyLePard
MaddyHanson
GennaWright
Stats: KaTessaGross
CalistaHaynes Coach: DeeSchramm
PaigeWood Asst. Coaches: DionneSawatzky
MillayJohnson & LachelleStang
JR. Girls Volleyball
MaddieSchimpf
MakennaLeismeister
JayciePyne
JessicaJansen
AdrienAddy
KaeleiHoskins
ShaylynRichard
PaigeLeffingwell
PiperBaker
JenaeKing
Coach: JessicaPariseau
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The WR Myers Fighting Rebels
Football Team had a year of ups
and downs. The team was led by
MVP Blake Bullock who averaged
over 100 yards passing throughout
the season and led the team in
TD's. Bradley Marsden was named
the league's most outstanding
receiver. Other players named to
the all-star team were Taylor
Blacquier, Brenden Friesen, Colton
Terry and Wyatt Thursten.
Football
1 isiahBEAR 2 orionSCHNAAR 4 coltonTERRY 5 thaneBUCKINGHAM 6 jaxonSHIMBASHI
7 blakeBULLOCK 8 bradleyMARSDEN 9 joshGROFT 10 tatePLATT 11 ashtonBEKKERING
15 draydenCANNADY 16 brandonSZIGL118 davidPETERS 20 parkerKARRAS 22 coltonWEINBERGER 24 evanHARKNESS
28 ryanMANKOW 53 brendenFRIESEN 54 wyattTHURSTON 55 grangerLETH 56 loganMCKAYE 60 hunterUTKE
61 chaseRUSTON Coaches: adamHUGHES, jasonJENSEN, quintinCHEVERIE Stats: tamaraJONES
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It’s a new season - a perfect opportunity to do something new,
something bold, something beautiful.
Adrien Addy
Theron Andrus
Reagan Bailey
Piper Baker
Trinity Banman
Isiah Bear
Shantelle Bennett
Keesha Buchta
Paige Campbell
Drayden Cannady
Tyler Chipman
Krista Clarkson
Alyvia Coney
Julia D'agnone
Benjamin Dorohoy
Samantha Eirich
Zachary Firth
Zachary Fitch
Dakota Foster
Andrew Friesen
Angelina Froese
Dylan Froese
Brady Garner
Colton Geeraert
Porter Gorda
Jayden Gray
Jessica Gurney
Michael Hannon
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Darian Hardy
Evan Harkness
Brant Harris
Frederika Harris
Calista Haynes
Kaelei Hoskins
Ryan Hubble
Spencer Jackson
Jessica Jansen
Sadie Jennison
Brooklyn Jensen
Cole Jensen
Eric Jensen
Josie Jensen
Katie Jensen
Justin Jimmy
Emily Johansen
Dylan Johnson
Benjamin Kakuk
Parker Karras
Nathan Kaye
Kurtis Kerner
Jenae King
Jenna Klok
Austin Koe
Jaime Kroeker
Tyson Laczo
Megan Larson
Cole Layton
Paige Leffingwell
Makenna Leismeister
Joshua Leith
Granger Leth
Claire Lister
Abby Litchfield
Scott Loewen
Sarah Lumley
Samantha Mackay
Andrew Makarchuk
Ryan Mankow
Carter Matthews
Ryan McDonald
Kyla Meggison
Sydney Meier
Tyson Meier
Sonja Mellema
Kevin Meyer
Langley Moser
Mackina Mouland
Chance Myers
Kameryn Nessman
Zoe Nish
Aspen Norman
Emily Pedersen
Brendan Pierson
Jaycie Pyne
Paolo Ramos
Katelyn Rasmussen
Torey Reid
Shaylee Rice
Shaylyn Richard
Taylor Robison
Sarah Runquist
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Renae Saunders
Madison Schimpf
Orion Schnarr
Ethan Schortinghuis
Macrae Setoguchi
Amelia Shimbashi
Annika Simmons
Cibely Siqueira Sa Vieira
Gunner Skretting
Kaylan Span
Mackenzie Sprinkle
Lauren Steed
Liesl Steinhorn
Kaitlyn Stevens
Denver Terry
Lexi Tessemaker
Wyatt Thurston
Ayden Toole
Tanner Turcato
Kayla Vanderploeg
Tatum Vayro
Peter Waeckerlin
Kayden Weinkauf
Chelsea-Louise White
Brock Wojtowicz
Lexi Wojtowicz
Stephanie Yakowchuk
Tiernan Young
We had an excellent showing from our westling
WRESTLING
team. Many competited at the provincial level and
placed well. Kathrin will be attending the
university of Regina next year on a wrestling
scholarship.
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Provincial and Zone Champs!
Amasing!
This was an amazing year for Rebel athletics.
We won three zones banners (girls
basketball, boys basketball, and girls rugby)
and provincial titles in curling, basketball,
and rugby. Congratulations to all of the
athletes and coaches!
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'BELS, REBELS REBELS; (REBEL!
aB ^ate ^att' Skylar Rice, Colton Terry, Lewis
ILeRay, Michael Johnson, Liam Ward, Brad
Marsdon, Marcus Andrus, Josh Mouland,
Blake Bullock. Head Coach: Greg Bowes,
IK Assistant Coach: Doug Leavitt
JR. Boys Basketball
Denver Terry, Mike Hannon, Brant Harris,
Ashston Bekkering, Bradyn Mitchell, Dylan
Johnson, Kurtis Kerner, Isiah Bear, Granger
Leth, Cole Laeyton. Coach : Kendon
Bennett.
MYERS
SR. Girls Basketball
JR. Girls Basketball
Renae Saunders, Reagan Bailey, Katelyn
Rasmussen, Shantelle Bennett, Langley
Moser, Hannah Larsen, Katie Jensen, Lauren
Steed, Shaylyn Richard, Josie Jenesen.
Coaches: Megan Leusink, Doug Bailey
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Rachel Jensen, Jennna Nelson, Tiffany
Olsen, Genna Wright, Paige Wood, Millay
Johnson, Katessa Gross, Hayley Lepard,
Natalia Hoyt, Keegan Brantner. Coaches:
Kenney Wood, Brandon Bullock, Marty
Johnson.
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Gr. 9
Basketball
This year W.R. Myers and D.A. Ferguson
joined forces for our grade nine basketball
program.
Gr. 9 Boys Basketball
mikeSAWATZKY, brettANDRUS,
tylor.KORNELSON, ericLOEWEN,
rileyANDRUS, shawnHARRIS,
darrelCAMPBELL, nathanSCHNOOR,
lukeJENSEN, taylorSHIMBASHI,
jasonMELLEMA, malachyYOUNG
Coaches: ryanJENSEN, ianHARRIS
Gr. 9 Girls Basketball
alyssaNEUMAN, sophieSIMEK,
chaylaASTALOS, daniWRIGHT, alexaBULL,
makaylaCHAPPLE, kassidyMITCHELL,
keeshaBROWN, hayleyJONES, rachelPACK,
emilyHANIMOIM, anikaSTEED
Coach: elyseHNATIUK
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Abbey Allred
Ty Anderson
Nathanuel Andrews
Sydney Astalos
Ashton Bekkering
Allison Bernhardt
Hayley Brown
Thane Buckingham
Dylan Caldwell
Kynder Da Costa-Poole
Jason Daisley
Joel Dalton
Michael Dam
Graydon Day
Dylan Degen
Amie Doucette
Haley Drummond
Adele Dyck
Dalton Eiserman
Claudia Farries
Tierza Fehr
Taylor Forchuk
Maria Froese
Kelsey Garner
Chase Gedny
Joshua Groft
Allyson Hamilton
Josie Hammerstedt
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Quincy Hansen
Madison Hanson
Tavia Hayhurst
Josh Hickman
Tyler Hobelsberger
Lane Holzli
Brysen Horst
Gavin Hoskins
Natalie Hoyt
Dakota Huddlestun
Daylan Jensen
Kaylee Jensen
Rachael Jensen
Torri Jensen
Michael Johnson
Millay Johnson
Dylan Jones
Tamara Jones
Matthew Kerkhoff
Shai Kilborn
Michelle Koersen
Chayia Koncz
Jonathon Kromm-Putzi
Hannah Larsen
Clay Leismeister
Jayden Letkeman
Mackenzie Lewicki
Bailey Malinsky
Grade 11
Bradley Marsden
Tina Martens
Karlee Martin
Colten May
Broc Merkl
Keeley Miller
Amber Mitchell
Bradyn Mitchell
Isobel Morgan
Brandon Mountstephen
Brett Mountstephen
Jenna Nelson
Teagan Neudorf
Marie Neufeld
Pancho Neustaeter
Courtney Newby
Riley O'brien
Brendan Olson
Erin Pack
Jeannine Patrick
Zachary Payne
Justin Pearce-Jensen
Jett Pedersen
Wyatt Pedersen
David Peters
Nicole Peters
Patricia Peters
Kade Phillips
Tasha Picken
Tate Platt
Ethan Radke
Sabrina Reece
Rudy Reimer
Kianna Ressler
Brittany Rop
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Trey Ross
Tyler Ruston
Janine Sakebow
Emma Sawchuk
Cody Sekura
Jaxon Shimbashi
Austin Simek
Darian Simmons
Brynn Skelly
Madison St. Peter
James Stevenson
Jaymie Stewart
Kenyon Stronski
Cole Swarbrick
Brendan Tams
Kami Tams
Schyler Tams
Kristina Thiessen
Janetta Thomas
Wiktoria Timofiejew
Derek Vandenberg
Jayden Vandersteen
Dominic Visser
Kyla Watt
Nicole Waugh
Ace Wenbourne
Keegan Wesley
Logan Wiebe
Henry Wolf
Genna Wright
Christian Young
Mitchell Young
Jordan Yunick
Makenna Zaiser
Bartlomiej Zukowski
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bradyGARNER, coleJENSEN, blakeBULLOCK, carterCLARKE,
joelDALTON, brocMERKL, bradyPAVKA, dyalnJONES, vanceFODE
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makaylaCHAPPLE
christianMANAHAN
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jessinaYOUNG
jennaCLARKE
jordynCLARKE
sophieSIMEK
braxtonKINNIBURGH
ericLOEWEN
benDOROHOY
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coleLAYTON
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The Global drums came from the
University of Lethbridge to WR
Myers to play at the Music of the
Night concert. Director Adam
Mason taught the band student to
play a song on the steel drums
which they performed at the
concert.
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you'll remember, it's the
memories. - Author Unknown
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Over the
school year
our classes
have took us
on many
adventures.
From rock
climbing to
endless
band
concerts our
year was full
of fun!
Cole Avison
■■HEIL : FC: Foods with Pickerell IHHM
Isabelle Bennett
FC: Seminary
MEM: Playing Spoons in
stage band
SPOT: Seminary building
5YRS: Doing cool things with
cool people in cool places &
writing them down
DC: OPI naiul polish namer
TRAVEL: Everywhere the
sun sets - the better the
adventure, the better the
story
FATE: Regretting my yearbook
answers
FC: Forensics
MEM: Assemblies
Dillon Armstron
FC: Gym/Shop
SPOT: Shop room
TRAVEL: Australia
ano A on
SPOT: Cafeteria
5YRS: Married, nice house
same truck
DC: Mechanic for high end
car company like Porsche
Travel Europe
Fate: Lonely old man yelling
“get off my lawnl"
Brayden Bacho
Up
FC: Foods
MEM: When Cole screwed
gang
DC: Neurosurgeon
TRAVEL: Amsterdam
MEM: Math with Price
SPOT: None
5YRS: Having a stable job
and a house
DC: Play drums for a living
TRAVEL: Europe because Its
far away, new, and exciting
FATE: Move to Lethbridge
and live there for a while
FC: Art
MEM: Being an orphan in
Annie', Going to wales for
rugby
SPOT: Seminary building
TRAVEL: Europe
FATE: In Cuba muttering
Shakespeare under my breath
(Thanks Chomany)
<2
in foods
SPOT: My truck
5YRS: Chillin
DC: Hunter
TRAVEL: LAS VEGAS
FATE: Lose everything
gambling in Las Vegas
like Base
FC: Biology 30
MEM: That one day Carter's
pants got destroyed running
up the stairs
SPOT Cafeteria with lunch
Marcus Andrus
FC: Shop
FC: French
MEM: French exchange
program
SPOT: The cafeteria
DC: Race car driver
TRAVEL: Everyujhere
FATE: Living in a couch box
outside the Oilmens
FC: Gym
MEM: Getting stitches 15 min. ■
after Jake in shop
SPOT: Cafeteria (
TRAVEL: Italy, because of the
architecture |
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FC: Shop
MEM: Singing 'Circus’ by
Britney Spears, dressed as
Britney Spears in math class
SPOT: Cafeteria
5YRS: Traveling the world
& eating food from every
country
DC: Journeyman
TRAVEL: France, the delicious
food
FATE: Become a successful
journeyman & have lots of
money
uier
an Brantner
ake Bullock
oc
FC: Gym with Bowes
MEM; LUinning basketball
provincials and beating
Raymond at rugby
SPOT: The gym
5 YRS: Graduating University
and still playing rugby at a
national level
DC: Gym teacher and coach
TRAVEL: Europe, wherever the
rugby world cup is hosted
FATE: Spending all my time
in a gym
Bethany Buffo
FC: Mechanics
I 5YRS; Having the job i want...
living in my own house with my I
friend
DC: Mechanic working on
TRAVEL: Switzerland to go
snowboarding
Fl
FC: Bio
MEM: Jamming to “Holla back
girl" on the bus at basketball
provincials in grade I I In
Fort McMurray
SPOT: Seminary building
5 YRS: I'm not a psychic, I cant
see into the future
DC: Ice cream taste tester
TRAVEL: The nearest burger
joint cuz I’m hungryll
FATE: Squished by a dinosaur.
They aren’t extinct, just hiding
Nikolas Bentson or
zthan Burke
FC: Foods
MEM: Band trip
SPOT: Library
5YRS: Taber
DC HMV
TRAVEL: United States &
do the Diners Drive-Ins and
Dives tour
FATE: Listening to John’s
stories for the next 70 years
FC Favorite class
MEM Favorite Myers
Memory
Spot Favorite hang out
spot
5YRS LUhere you see
yourself in 5 years
DC Dream Career
Travel if you could
travel anywhere in the
world; inhere
FATE Probable fate
(risten Bodnorok
Jessica Davis
TRAVEL: Vegas
FC: Social Studies
MEM: The day school got
canceled halfmay through
because of a blizzard
FC: Seminary
SPOT: Seminary building
DC: Telemarketer
FATE: Ski bum
FC: Defs art and shop
SPOT: Art room
5YRS: Not in Taber
DC: Owning my own wood
shop/art studio
MEM: Mrs. Chomany calling
me 'New kid' all year long
(2016)
SPOT: Seminary building
5YRS: Learning various
coding and programing skills
DC: A video game designer/
developer, animator
TRAVEL London, England - to
see the sights
FATE: Married raising a family
FC: Seminary
MEM: Rebel Classic + Annie
SPOT: Seminary Building
DC: Princess at Disneyland
TRAVEL: Bora Bora Cause it
looks like paradise
FC: Math
MEM: Any memory with Emily
SPOT: Anywhere with Emily
5YRS: Happily married with 52
kids and a pet penguin
DC: Junior assistant manager
of co-op
TRAVEL: Sparta
FATE: Death by spidermonkeys
FC: Gym class with Bowes
SPOT: My house
5YRS: LUorking
DC: LUeapon Smith
TRAVEL: Germany, because I
want to
FC: Social
MEM: Getting Slurpees in my
spare
SPOT: That table in the library
5YRS: Still in University
DC: Archaeologist
TRAVEL: Europe, because of
all the beautiful architecture
and history
FATE: in the distant future,
death
'^s^.
Karena Ellis Brandon Elm
FC Art
DC: Nursing
TRAVEL: Paris
it's so beautiful
Brandon Ferguson
I FC: Chern 5YRS: School
Brenden Friesen
FC: Gym
MEM: Everyday in science
14/24 with Bowes
SPOT: Art room
5YRS: Homeless
TRAVEL: Germany because
they love to party
FC: Gym
MEM: Graduating, or grade
10 math class
SPOT: Gym, or wherever
Bowes is
5YRS: Living in an apartment
in. Lethbridge
DC: Heavy duty mechanic
TRAVEL: Bora bora because
FC: English/Photography
MEM: “Steve Jobs was smart"
-Summer Sha
SPOT: That table in the
library
5YRS: Drowning in debt and
macaroni
DC: Clinical psychologist
TRAVEL: Ireland, because its
breathtaking
Daris Fabbri
Taisha Ferguson
FC: Biology
MEM: Ruling an island with
Emily
SPOT: The calculus room
5YRS: Cuba
DC: Restaurant reviewer
TRAVEL India, because of
their architecture
Helena Froese
in spare
SPOT: That table in the
library
5YRS: Somewhere on this
planet
DC: Firefighter
TRAVEL: Africa to see
elephants in their natural
habitat
FC Favorite class
MEM Favorite Myers
Memory
Spot Favorite hang out
spot
5YRS LUhere you see
yourself in 5 years
DC Dream Career
Travel if you could
travel anywhere in the
world; where
FATE Probable fate
FC: English
MEM: Carwash + Slurpees
FC: Social ujith Friesen
FC: Bio
MEM: New York 2015 with
Pickerell and Bowes
DC: Oncologist
FATE: Crazy dog lady
FC: English with Chomanyl
SPOT: Seminary with amberl
DC: Massage therapist
TRAVEL: Ireland
FC: iMot forensics
DC: Youth worker in a
correctional facility
FC: Social, bio, gym
MEM: Racing the teachers to
school on the highway
SPOT: Janitors closet
5YRS: Living in my parents
basement
DC: Famous actor
TRAVEL: Bangkok, it looks nice
FATE: Good question
FC: Foods
TRAVEL: Pakistan, because i
would like to experience the
culture
MEM: Everyday in school
SPOT: LUho hangs out at
Myers?
5YRS: LUorking, traveling
DC: Infantry for Canadian
Armed Forces
TRAVEL: Mongolia, or India
just to experience the culture
FATE: Hopefully old age
FC: Art
MEM:
SPOT: Moris's room
5YRS: Living in BC
TRAVEL: Bora-bora
FC: Bio 30
MEM: LUinning provincials as
a Rebel for basketball
SPOT: Art room
5YRS: LUorking, and maybe
married
DC: UJNBA player
TRAVEL: Bora-Bora - dream
destination
Trevor Graham
Nathan Hiebert
FC: Social
5YRS: Rich
FC Favorite class
MEM Favorite Myers
Memory
Spot Favorite hang out
spot
5YRS Where you see
yourself in 5 years
uC Dream Career
Travel if you could
travel anywhere in the
world; where
FATE Probable fate
Alexzan Holcek
FC: Bio and Drama
FATE: Crazy cat lady
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FC: Shop
SPOT: The cafeteria
idy Howells
FC: Mr.Friesen
irch
int a man
MEM: Last day of school
forever
SPOT: Didn't have one
5 YRS: Working at Western
Tractor
DC: Parts manager at
Kenworth
FATE: Laser in my eye and I'll
go blind
Amber Hig
■■■■■■ FC: Bio 30
MEM: LevDaddy getting his
legs waxed
SPOT: Seminary building
FATE: Never leave Topwand
5 YRS: Heavy duty mechanic,
or tuell on the way to
becoming one
DC: Heavy duty mechanic
and have my own shop
TRAVEL: Australia, my
ancestors are from there
Maran Jensen
FC: Seminary
MEM: Wales Rugby trip or
beating Raymond 29-12 in
Rugby
SPOT: Seminary building
5 YRS: Happy in life
DC: Professional world traveler
TRAVEL: New Zealand for the
rugby and the scenery
FATE: Muttering Shakespeare
in a Cuban prison
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indsay Langkopf
FC: Lunch
LePard euuis
TRAVEL Bora bora
FATE:
FC: Seminary
MEM: LUinning basketball prov.
SPOT: hardings office
5 YRS: Someones baby momma
TRAVEL: Bora Bora
MEM: Rugby trip to wales
SPOT: Seminary building
5 YRS:
FC: English and Art
MEM: Graduating
SPOT: Art room
5YRS: New York City
DC: LUorking for Kate Spade
TRAVEL: Paris, France or
Iceland
FC: Seminary
MEM: Annie and UJales Rugby Tour
SPOT: Seminary building
5YRS: Hopefully graduated
university and started a career as
a physical therapist
DC: Super Mom
TRAVEL: Italy, because i love the
language
FATE: According to Chomany, I'll be
reciting Shakespeare in a prison
someiuhere in Cuba (English class
inside joke)
FC: Stage band
MEM: Scoring the one
and only 3-pointer of my
basketball career
5YRS: No idea
DC: Astronaut
TRAVEL: Bora Bora because
it's super cooll
FATE: Jammin'
MEM: Bomb squad @taylor
4chuk
5YRS: UJith as many cars as
Robert
FATE: Give up and just marry
Kenady La
I FC: English and Seminary
MEM: Crazy fans
basketball gomes
\ SPOT: Seminary building
5 YRS: Hoppy and successful
^C^ J DC: Anything where I
^ can moke a difference in
| somebodies life
k A TRAVEL: Hawaii
■ ^'^: dtuGk in o Cuban prison
4 muttering Shakespeare to
k myself
Marissa Kerr
FC: Art urith Morris
MEM: When carter ran head first
H into the side of the school in Bio 30
SPOT: Whatever class i have to go
to day
’ 5YR5 working as a Registered
Nurse
P DC: To work for the Ellen Degeneres
shOUJ
’RAVFl Egypt, to s'udy the ancient
monuments and‘he legends
behind them
FATE Changing my mird a million
i times on what i want to be
Shaylee Kurt
FC: Drama and gym
MEM: Plying rugby
5YRS: Dorking in a daycare
DC: Horse trainer/rider
TRAVEL: Europe to see family,
and they have incredible
horses and competition
FC: English
MEM: Draining physics
concepts on Mrs. Carvers
board
SPOT: The coffee table
outside Luch’s room
5YRS. Still in school
DC: Lamyer
TRAVEL Australia
MEM: The goat incident
SPOT: Cafeteroa
5YRS: Living in the fishstick
ranch
DC: Exotic dancer with
brenden
TRAVEL Russia, just because
FATE: Liver failure
FC: Social, shop, and gym
MEM: Koss, Stacey Friesen
and Catlyn gooffin' around
SPOT: Library, cafeteria,
hallways
DC: Dorking with my dad,
and we'll see where the road
takes me
TRAVEL Hawaii or Vegas
cause they're cool
Alexandra Mitche
FC: Chemistry
SPOT: Table in the grade 12
halliuay
5YRS: Graduated from my program
at the U of L and hopefully taking
the last steps with my education
DC: Haven't figured that out yet.
I’m considering the medical field,
research lab work, or forensics. In
the end I just want to do something
I'm interested in
TRAVEL: Europe
FATE: LUho knows?
Sky ar Miyanaga
FC: Dance Class
MEM: Eating 8 doughnuts at ^.u
the school dance
SPOT: That table In the library
5YRS: Probably in a mirror ^
DC: Obstetric nursing ^
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Back to School BBQ //
Staff and students enjoy
burgers and music every fall.
W.R. Myers
Fall
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Staff
Duncan Campbell
Crystal Carver
Lonnie Christensen
Amy Davis
Dale Friesen
Shaelynn Garner
Trina Gedny
Mark Harding
Adam Hughes
Corrie llczynski
Arica Jensen
Noel Kehler
Johanna Kutanzi
Rene Lavoie
Douglas Leavitt
Tim Luchanski
Lisa Astalos
Sam Bennett
Kristin Bodnar
Caitlyn Brugger
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Andrea Makarchuk
Stacy McClelland
Jeff Milner
Melissa Planger
Rachel Price
Jessica Ressler
Maxine Schnoor
Lisa Sowinski
Greg Thompson
Linda Vanmeetelen
Dalziel Whipple
...
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Hyrum Moriyama
Stacey Peleskey
Michelle Phillip
Lori Pickerell
Grade 9
Josh Astalos
Gage Banman
Dallas Bodnar
Shadia Bol
Morgan Bos
Myron Bullock
Darrel Campbell
Nicholas Cannady
Jahlee Daisley
Dixie Dueck
Ethan Duncan
Mekenna Evenson
Madison Fehr
Lexi Feist
Angelle Fournier
Ardie Gahite
Chance Gorda
Brandon Gornik
Darren Gurney
Trey Halvorson
Emily Hannon
Jonathan Hanson
Jacob Hardy
Shawn Harris
Tanisha Hart
Ally Heide
Robin Heitrich
Lexi Holzli
Isabelle Hornberger
Nadalena Howg
Mykayla Hyde
Kolby James
Hailey Jensen
Jayce Jensen
Luke Jensen
Maquade Jensen
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Spencer Jensen
Benjamin Johansen
Hayley Jones
Tina Jones
Norma Klassen
Rhett Koncz
Aynsley Kunz
Christine Laigo
Jennifer Lewis
Ashleigh Little
Kyle Livingstone
Kasen Lyczewski
Aira Manalastas
Marlon Marasigan
Zach Meggison
Jason Mellema
McKenna Miller
Tristan Miller
Jordyn Millo
Kennedy Millo
Makenzee Moser
Levi Myers
Hailey Nairn
Fernanda Neustaeter
Rachel Pack
Evan Payne
Brayden Peters
Sadie Pierson
Jayden Prosper
Littletent
Jordan Rempel
Kaylynn Ressler
Kaden Robinson
Liberty Schneider
Nathan Schnoor
Taylor Shimbashi
Brady Silver
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Grade 9
Gabriel Tadique
Connor Tams
Leyenna Tams
Oskar Timofiejew
Brynn Torrie
Chiaki Urano
Reagan Speer
Yobi Sta. Maria
Cody Stange
Anika Steed
Brayden Stolk
Cherilyn Tabirara
Gracie Van Reeuwyk
Blake Vanbeers
Aleah Warkentin
Tyler White
Lindsey Wiebe
Russell Wiebe
Malachy Young
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The golf team had a very
successful season posting
great scores at the Zone
Championship in Medicine Hat.
Andrew Makarchuk qualified for
Provincials and finished with a
strong 2-day total.
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Golf Team
Tier 1
Volleyball
The tier 1 boys had an excellent season with tons of growth and development. The Rebels
season record was over .500 with a loss in the league semi final to Taber Christian School.
Tournaments included St. Mary's and Seven Persons. Thanks Boys - for showing up to every
practice and game ready to work hard.
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Sr. Boys
VolleyBall
The W.R. Myer's boys volleyball
team had a great season. Their
hard work and dedication
helped them earn a silver medal
at zones and a berth at
provincials.
Back row: Nick Johnson (assist, coach) Jenna Nelson (stats and manager) Ethan
Schortinghuis, Kurtis Kerner, Brendan Olson, Cole Layton, Billy Neustaeter, Cindy
Johnson (coach), Connor Layton (assist, coach)
Front row: Pancho Neustaeter, Denver Terry, Denzel Gross, Michael Johnson, Henry Wo
Mack Lewicki, Natalie Hoyt, Madison Hanson, Millay Johnson, Sydney Meier,
Calista Haynes, Brynn Skelly, Makenna Leismeister, Madison Schimp, Kitawna
Sparks, Adrien Addy, and Shaylyn Richard
Sr. Girls
Volleyball
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ATHLETICS
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Football
The Rebels Football team had a very successful year going
undefeated and winning the League Championship. The
team also qualified for provincials winning the Bronze
Medal. Evan Harkness won the Division MVP award and
two players, Thane Buckingham and Bradley Marsden have
signed on to play at the next level in Junior Football.
Clockwise:
1. Team defense wins the day
stuffing the Wolverines offense.
2. Bradley Marsden and David
Peters prepare for a play.
3. The offensive line played an
important role in the teams
success.
4. Marsden getting tackled
Marsden was a receiving all-star.
5. Division MVP Harkness
finding holes all over the field.
6. & 7. Jaxon Shimbashi was
the team's best tackler.
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SCHOOL LIFE
Academic
Awards
SCHOOL LIFE
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Winter
FiLTHU
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W.R. Myers 2016-2017
The Christmas breakfast was enjoyed by staff and
students. Thank you to our great parent council for this
amazing morning.
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W.R. Myers 2016-2017
ABOVE: Pink Day co-founder and anti-bullying advocate, Travis Price.
Field Trips
& Events
Fine Arts
Day LET YOUR CREATE SIDE SHINE // The University of Lethbridge Fine Arts Day provided our students
the opportunity to experience everything available to them within the Faculty of Fine Arts by creating
customized workshops put on by the University professors, instructors, and students.
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Student Life
Skills Alberta
SHOWING OFF OUR SKILLS // Skills Alberta promotes excellence
in trade & technology careers through skills competitions and hands-on
programs for students.
High School
Finance
Competition
Samy Tams, Kami Tams, Kristy Thiessen and Kayla
Vanderploeg won first place at the University of Lethbridge's
2017 High School Finance Competition.
The girls won $400, have their name on a trophy, and each
received a beautiful glass trophy. It was a really great
experience for the girls. Samy led the team calmly with her
excellent market insight to help them on the trading floor.
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Grade 10
Leslie Abad
Julia Alexander
Wyatt Anderson
Brett Andrus
Riley Andrus
Chayla Astalos
Hailey Astalos
Ryland Baker
Colin Bernhardt
Nathan Bodnarek
Tyler Bolokoski
Keesha Brown
Spencer Brown
Alexa Bull
Makayla Chapple
Jenna Clarke
Jordyn Clarke
Chance Cook
Mikaela Crowson
Kimberly Day
Darian Debona
Taia Debona
Haylee Dickinson
Sara Enns
Gabe Evans
Tabitha Fehr
Mackayla Fekete
Andrew Froese
Corny Froese
Kole Fujita
Torrance Gedny
Denzel Gross
Alex Haller
Austin Hamilton
Sakura Hanajima
Andrea Harvey
Dawson Hendricks
Gracen Holowiski
Marison Horst
Kinley llczynski
Chris Janes
Juliana Jensen
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Grade 10
Maddy Waugh
Ashton Werewka
Ashley White
Gage Wiebe
Dani Wright
Jessina Young
Hannah Yunick
Johnny Tams
Levi Tams
Ethan Thomson
Brayden Torrie
Tori Turcato
Shea Vandenberg
OFF
CAMPUS
WRESTLING &
CURLING//
Wrestling // It was a good year for our wrestlers this year.
Liesl Steinborn had a strong season. She went undefeated at a
tournament; placed 4th out of 15 at Rural provincials to qualify for provincials
with the top five wrestlers moving on. She then placed 6th at provincials. A
strong showing for her.
Andrea Harvey was very strong at all tournaments. She made all her
opponents step up and compete as she had a quick start no matter how
experienced her opponent was. She was a rookie who surprised a lot of
wrestlers. She placed second out of 12 wrestlers at Rural Provincials winning
a silver medal. Then went on to place fifth out of 15 at Provincials.
Peter Waeckerlin surprised the provincial wrestling world last year by
winning a bronze medal in provincials. This last season he was strong at all
tournaments. He placed first out of 12 wrestlers at Rural Provincials winning a
gold medal. At Provincials he placed third to win a bronze medal, narrowly
missing out on a chance for a shot at the gold. He was ranked as the #1
wrestler in the province for most of the year in his weight class.
He might have lost a couple matches, but was never beat. He was a
strong wrestler who was very respectful of his opponents and represented
his school very well. Our Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Year award was
given to Peter Waeckerlin.
Curling // There were two curling teams this year. The mixed team
comprised of Keeley Miller, Cole Swarbrick, Karlee Martin and Thane
Buckingham, won against Bow Island at Divisionals and moved on to Zones
in Lethbridge. At Zones they placed third. The girls team, comprised of Sonja
Mellema, Ashleigh Little, Jordyn Clarke and Jessi Young, had a bye at
Divisionals and moved onto a great first appearance at Zones.
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Sr. Boys Basketball//
The SV Boys Basketball Team had another successful
season, finishing with an overall record of 19 wins, 14
losses, and were League, Zone, and Provincial
Consolation Finalists.
We want to thank our Seniors Michael Johnson, Bradley Marsden, Tate
Platt, Bradyn Mitchell, and Ashton Bekkering for their commitment and
dedication to Rebels Basketball, and we look forward to our returning
players next season; Granger Leth, Cole Layton, Denver Terry, Dylan
Johnson, Denzel Gross, and Brett Andrus.
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The SV Girls Basketball Team had another very
successful season, finishing 3rd in the League
before winning the Zone Banner for a 3rd
consecutive year and finishing as Provincial Silver
Medalists.
We want to thank our Seniors Millay Johnson, Genna Wright, Jenna
Nelson, Natalie Hoyt, and Rachel Jensen for their commitment and
dedication to Rebels Basketball, and we look forward to our returning
players next season; Lauren Steed, Langley Moser, Reagan Bailey,
Kitawna Sparks, and Austen Robbins.
Sr. Girls
Basketball//
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W.R. Myers 2016-2017
A HIT AT MYERS II After weeks of rehearsals, and right down
to literal last minute painting, the curtains opened and audiences
were treated to a wonderful show that will bring heart-warming
memories for years to come to anyone that saw the show.
54th STREET
PLAYERS
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STUDENT LIFE
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W.R. Myers 2016-2017
A classic Broadway musical. A timeless story of the intergenerational
conflict. This play had been on my short list of possible productions for
years, the problem being, “Who would play Tevye?" The role demanded
that “just right” actor. After working with Diane Llewelyn-Jones on Annie
she approached me with a solution. Do the show the way Myers had done
it in 1975, have a school staff member play Tevye. In 75 Mr. Frank Sudol
rose to the challenge of playing Tevye, in 2017 we were blessed to have
our own very talented staff member Mr. Dale Friesen assume the mantle
of Teyve. It seemed that Fiddler was destined to be produced at Myers at
least one more time. This is not to say the play was not without its
challenges. A significant technical hurdle had to be cleared when we were
not able to recruit a pit band, and there is always the task of turning the
gym into a theater for a 3 day run of the show. Thanks to an amazingly
talented, and energetic production team Myers was able to provide a
venue to show case the talents of sixty-two students. When we did Grease
in 2007 I did not know what to expect, would students participate, would
an audience come? It is as they say, “If you build it they will come.”
Through the years Myers musicals have enjoyed tremendous support from
the school body, and community at large, and I am very grateful for having
the opportunity to play my part as a director, stage manager, lighting &
technical director, and as with Fiddler, producer. I am especially grateful
for my senior production team:
Fiddler on
the Roof
Diane Llewelyn-Jones................................................Director & Set Design
Jessie Ellingson..................................................................Choreographer
Sara Lee..............................................................................Vocal Director
Nicole Leavitt and Julie Wood.....................................................Costumes
Ben Steinborn, Shane Lumley, and Howard Kehler...........Set Construction
Taralyn Heezen and Hyrum Moriyama.................................... Set Painting
Lee Ann Anderson............................................................................ Props
Arica Jensen................................................................... Hair and Makeup
- Mark Harding
The Stage Crew// Their selfless contribution to
the arts has allowed W.R. Myers to shine one more
time. Many thanks.
- Mark Harding
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ACADEMICS
BIO LABV
In Class
ACADEMICS
In Class
OPTIONS
Grade 11
Adrien Addy
Theron Andrus
Reagan Bailey
Isiah Bear
Shantelle Bennett
Bailey Blacquier
Keesha Buchta
Paige Campbell
Drayden Cannady
Ty Chipman
Krista Clarkson
Alyvia Coney
Ben Dorohoy
Zachary Firth
Zachary Fitch
Dakota Foster
Angelina Froese
Dylan Froese
Brady Garner
Colton Geeraert
Porter Gorda
Jayden Gray
Jessica Gurney
Mike Hannon
Darian Hardy
Evan Harkness
Brant Harris
Rika Harris
Calista Haynes
Skylar Howg
Ryan Hubble
Spencer Jackson
Jessica Jansen
Sadie Jennison
Ayden Jensen
Brooklyn Jensen
Cole Jensen
Eric Jensen
Josie Jensen
Emily Johansen
Dylan Johnson
Ben Kakuk
Parker Karras
Nathan Kaye
Kurtis Kerner
Walker Kerner
Jenna Klok
Jaime Kroeker
Tyson Laczo
Megan Larson
Cole Layton
Paige Leffingwell
Makenna Leismeister
Granger Leth
Claire Lister
Abby Litchfield
Sarah Lumley
Ami Mabuchi
Samantha Mackay
Andrew Makarchuk
Ryan Mankow
Carter Matthews
Dustyn McCracken
Ryan McDonald
Kyla Meggison
Sydney Meier
Tyson Meier
Sonja Mellema
Langley Moser
Mackina Mouland
Chance Myers
Kameryn Nessman
Zoe Nish
Aspen Norman
Emily Pedersen
Brendan Pierson
Paolo Ramos
Katelyn Rasmussen
Torey Reid
Shaylee Rice
Shaylyn Richard
Taylor Robison
Sarah Runquist
Renae Saunders
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Grade 11
Madison Schimpf
Ethan Schortinghuis
Macrae Setoguchi
Amelia Shimbashi
Annika Simmons
Gunner Skretting
Kaylan Span
Mackenzie Sprinkle
Lauren Steed
Liesl Steinhorn
Brandon Szigli
Raena Terrick
Denver Terry
Wyatt Thurston
Tanner Turcato
Kayla Vanderploeg
Tatum Vayro
Peter Waeckerlin
Kayden Weinkauf
Chelsea White
Brock Wojtowicz
Lexi Wojtowicz
Andrew Wurtz
Tiernan Young
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Badminton//
Ba
We had a large group of 25 athletes for this year's badminton team. Athletes had
the opoortunity to attend tournaments in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. The Grade
9 athletes were very successful bringing home multiple 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
finishes. Our two mixed doubles senior teams won the gold medal at zones in
Medicine Hat. Shantelle Bennett, Dakota Huddlestun, Christian Manahan and
Sophie Simek all attended provincials in Red Deer.
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TRAVEL
CLUB
This year the Travel Club used the Easter Holidays to travel
to Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Italy, and The Vatican!
travel club// We were gone a total of 11 days,
and with the help of our tour guide Paolo, we
walked over 83 kilometers! We went shopping
in Prague, took a tour of the city, and tried
some delicious food!
After that, we drove to Munich and went to
Dachau concentration camp for a sobering
reminder of what not to let ever happen again.
Afterwards, we visited the Palace in downtown
After Munich, we travelled on to Austria and the Swiss
Alps. There was a lot of snow and it reminded us of home!
We drove up the mountain to see Neuschwanstein castle. It
was like looking at something out of a story book! After a
long, windy up hill climb on foot we were taken on a tour. It
was breathtaking!
Munich as well as having pretzels and
schnitzel! We watched the Glockenspiel clock
chime and walked around MarienPlatz.
Our group made some lifelong friends with others that
were on our bus-from Calgary, Quebec and
Massachusetts! It truly was a trip of a lifetime!
A tour of the city helped us understand where
the Nazi regime started from and how the city
dealt with Hitler during The Second World War.
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TRAVEL CLUB
BAND//
The Concert and Stage Bands had
a busy year. They performed at the
Tri-School BBQ, Remembrance Day,
Christmas Concert, Music of the
Night Concert with Museaus (string
quartet), Graduation, for Taber Day
Care and the Year End Concert.
The Concert Band also hosted the
Dr. Hamman Grade l'sto show
them all of the different
instruments..
The Bands travelled to Calgary on
April 27-29, 2017. They performed
at two schools, participated in a
music clinic, went to see Roger and
Hammersteins' Cinderella and also
saw the Calgary Philharmonic
Orchestra perform music from Elton
John, Andrew Lloyd Weber and Paul
McCartney and ended the trip by
playing laser tag.
BAND//
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STUDENT LIFE
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The SV team won the Tier 3 banner and also
provincials for a 2nd year in a row!
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S.V. Girls
Rugby//
W.R. Myers rugby SV program was once again another successful season. We hosted our own
inaugural SV pre-season tournament, bringing teams from Alberta and a Touring Side from
Ontario. We went 4-0 in that festival. We also took the team to our first COUGAR CLASSIC
tournament in Red Deer, where we took second place with a 3-1 record losing in the final.
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South zone
HERin girls'
RUGBY "
The JV season was successful once again. This rugby program that aims to develop
fundamental rugby skills and to learn the complicated game of rugby was well received by the
girls. The team's record was as even as it gets - winning exactly half of the games in both
tournaments as well as league play. The team was young this year, but that was not at all
shown in their courage, work ethic, and willingness to succeed. Well done on the season ladies!
.V. Girls
Rugby//
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Our track and field team was small but very competitive.
Unfortunately the weather was not very cooperative for our
divisional and zone meets. Our athletes put in their best effort
and were very successful. Cody Stange was the aggregate
champion for Grade 9 Males and placed 4th in the 100 and
200m races at Zones. Dylan Johnson defended his zone title
in the 3000m race which qualified him for provincials in
Edmonton.
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Abbey Allred Ty Anderson
Favorite Class: Propably art because of the
independence, but I loved all my teachers.
Myers Mem: When I got really excited about winning the
fake lottery in social.
FavHang: Our table in the cafe.
5YRS: I just want to be happy.
DreamJob: Anything that involves
helping others while having a little
independence.
Travel: My mom's hometown in
California.
Probable Fate: My sisters think I
will propably be the first or second
to be married.
Favorite Class: Biology
Myers Mem:
FavHang: Library
5YRS: Working my way to the top at Deseret Ranches.
DreamJob: Be a ranch manager.
Travel: Montana because it's like
Alberta.
Probable Fate: Working for
minimum wage.
Sydney Astalos Ashton Bekkering
Favorite Class: Art
Myers Mem:
FavHang:
5YRS: Artist or famous cosplayer
DreamJob: Professional cosplayer
Travel: All the Comecons
Probable Fate:
Favorite Class: Math with Hughes
Myers Mem: Football season with the boys
FavHang: Library
5YRS: In a trailer down by the
river
DreamJob: Banana Stand
Cashier
Travel: The M.D. Of Taber, heard
there's some nice scenery
Probable Fate:
Allison Bernhardt Hayley Brown
Favorite Class: Calculus of course! It is the only one I didn't sleep through :)
Myers Mem: Having a blast participating in the school play Annie and Fiddler on the
Roof and having crazy Calculus crib parties!
FavHang: Why would I hang out at Myers?!? I hang out in my basement, binge
watching Netflix and eating a jumbo bag of M&M's!
5YRS: I hope to be anywhere but here.
Hopefully a rich lottery winner relaxing in
Hawaii eating Dole Whip on the beach. It
would help if I actually bought a lottery ticket
though...
DreamJob: My dream career would be a
competitive napper or chocolate taste tester.
Wait, I already nap and eat chocolate all the
time. Lol
Travel: To Hogwarts, the school of witchcraft
and wizardry. Why? Because I want to know
where my letter went! I have been waiting
since I was eleven!
Probable Fate: A crazy dog lady (since I don't
like cats) or a hobo scavenging the streets for
leftover McDonald French Fries!
Favorite Class: Forensic Science, Biology
Myers Mem: Herb the third and his leopard-print thong
FavHang: Cafeteria
5YRS: In a little house with five
dogs. Possibly pregnant
DreamJob: Forensic Lab Analyst
Travel:
Probable Fate: Finally snapping
one day
Thane Buckingham Dylan Caldwell
Favorite Class: English.
Myers Mem: throwing whip cream and
Friesen.
FavHang: library
5YRS: Vancouver
DreamJob: Professional Football
Player.
Travel: all over the UK, starting in
Amsterdam,
Probable Fate: Running the lifts at a
ski resort.
Hughes and
Favorite Class: Gym
Myers Mem:
FavHang: Cafe
5YRS: Working hard
DreamJob: Mechanics
Travel: Germany
Probable Fate:
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Favorite Class:
Myers Mem:
FavHang:
5YRS:
DreamJob:
Travel:
Probable Fate: Gorgeous view ahead
Kynder Da Costa-Poole
Favorite Class: Shop.
Myers Mem: When Keegan broke the chair
in the library.
FavHang: Library.
5YRS: The library.
DreamJob: Professional Meme maker.
Travel: Somewhere tropical, I'd rather not
deal with all this snow.
Probable Fate: Making Money.
Jason Daisley Joel Dalton
Favorite Class:
Myers Mem:
FavHang: ...
Bio with Luch
5YRS:
DreamJob:
Travel:
Probable Fate:
Michael Dam Jessica Davis
Favorite Class: English 20-1 to 30-1
Myers Mem: When my squad was flashing the Michael's
basement sign. M
FavHang: Library
5YRS: I hope to be graduated from
university, and be ready to enter the
workforce.
DreamJob: Journalist
Travel: The Netherlands, to visit my
family.
Probable Fate: Hopefully something I
like.
Photo
Not
Taken
Graydon Day Dylan Degen
eo/ Shop
in the Hood
5YRS: I'm no dang
psychic.
DreamJob: Psychic.
Travel: Camelot, to get
the Holy Grail.
Probable Fate: Death
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Amie Doucette Lee Donavon
Favorite Class: Seminary
Myers Mem: Chomany pulling out a fake severed head
while reading Macbeth and nobody being surprised.
FavHang: Seminary building
5YRS: Mars
Dream Job: Animator
Travel: Stars Hollow for the
town council meetings.
Probable Fate: Napping more
than Corinne from the
Bachelor.
Photo
Not
Taken
Hayley Drummond Adele Dyck
Favorite Class: English
Myers Mem:
FavHang:
5YRS:
Dream Job: Working with animals
Travel: Switzerland The view is
gorgeous and the people are
nice.
Probable Fate:
Claudia Farries Trudy Enns
Favorite Class: Spare
Myers Mem: Skipping math
FavHang: Taylor's truck
5YRS:
Dream Job: Trophy wife
Travel: Mars
Probable Fate: Marry rich
Favorite Class: English with Chomany
Myers Mem:
FavHang: The 3rd floor
5YRS: Somewhere on a beach
Dream Job:
Travel: Italy, because I am
Probable Fate: Tripping over a curb
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W. R. Myers High School 1991
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Clockwise from Top Left:
Sandra tells Melissa a hilarious joke.
Two scoops of raisins in Gerry Buck, the muscle
man.
Nicole and Vicki - Who says we can’t sing?
Karla Kress - Stay out of my way because I’m
not looking.
Grade Nines - Who knows what they’re doing?
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Left to Right:
Joseph Anderson
Sandra Reti
Diane Siemans
Joseph Anderson
Joseph Anderson
Christie Brown
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Left to Right:
Joseph Anderson
Candy Dahl
Christie Brown
Candy Dahl
Denise Mikalson
Jocelyn Sieman
Jennifer McCarty
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Clockwise from Top Left:
Aaron Carlsen and friends pigging out.
Grade 12’s at their best.
Hmm - where should we start?
(Michelle and Jay)
Go for it, Bryson!
OOOH - so close!
(Michelle and Troy)
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Clockwise from Top Left:
Yes, Chris, they’re serious.
Grade 12’s really show their spirit at the pep
rallies.
The experts say . . .
Look it’s the stay puff marshmallow man.
(Jamie White)
And the golden question is, “A, B, or C?”
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MYERS STUDENTS
PAINT A PICTURE OF FUN
As they let their true colors (red and gold)
show through.
What is “The Art of Fun”? If you were to ask any one of our students,
past or present, they would all answer W.R. Myers is the art of fun. Myers
school spirit and loyalty always shines through on our annual Fun Day
at the park. The grades compete against one another in a medley of fast-paced
events ranging from the “Ghetto Van Cram” to the true test of inferiority,
“War Games”, and even included a giant water fight to end the
annual episode. The day was dedicated to our bold football team, but that
didn’t mean they were the only ones having a blast.
The Grade 12’s swept the days’ events and won the school flag which
is a most prestigious event. Participation was great from all ends. The Grade
9’s were naturally a bit shy but soon got into the swing of things just in
time to give the higher grades a run for their money in the final events.
All-in-all, everyone, staff and students alike, will leave Myer’s knowing
that the true “Art of Fun” is not a picture, object or skill, but a feeling
of common bonding and pride like the school spirit that thrives at Myers.
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These pages are dedicated to the students of W.R.
Myers for without them there would be no student life.
Student life means different things to different people.
To some, it is sneeking down to the cafeteria to grab a
quick snack, while to others it’s sleeping on the student
couch during spare time. Whatever it is, it’s become an
important part of every school day. It gives W.R. Myers
character so as we look back at our years here we will
have more to remember than tests and essays. We will
also remember that this was the year we made student
life into “A Work of Art”.
Clockwise: Deanna Bullock, Rachel Grant, Tammy Evanson, and Marsha
Johnson model the Volleyball Provincial shirts. Kim Hanke expresses
the sign of peace. Mark Anderson shows his school spirit. Rebels basketball
team as they REALLY are. Shirley Urano poses for a quick
pic between classes. Donna Holstine tells Jody Nashimas he’s all wet.
Chad Gough doing his famous brownie trick. Is Bobby Jo Hill a new
addition to the cafeteria menu?
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Top Left: Who was that masked man?
Top Right: Michelle Fournier and Joe Anderson
Bottom Left: Nice Hat, Diane!
Bottom Right: Brad’s true self is revealed!
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Our first dance of the year was
on Friday, September 13. It was
a great success and was the first
dance at Myers to include Grade
9 and the new “no shoes” policy.
This regulation was installed because
the gym floor was recently
refinished. Therefore, it was
nick-named the Barefoot Bash.
The Hallowe’en dance was also
a lot of fun for the students and
many of them dressed up.
Our music and D.J. for the
dances at Myers are supplied by
Evan How. He brings in his own
system and helps make our dances
the big successes they are.
Clockwise from Top Left:
Coralee Kunz and Gina
Belcastro; the Phantom of the Opera and
sidekick teddy;
Melanie, is that you under all that green?
Our own little stockpile of shoes; and, of
course, the couple of the evening: Mr.
and Mrs. Grotesque — they don’t get out
much.
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This year our annual Christmas
Formal was held at the Civic
Center here in Taber. Besides
Myers, Grassy Lake, Vauxhall,
Hays, and Enchant were invited.
Coats were checked in at the door
and we even got to keep our shoes
on.
A live band, The Peace Dogs,
was hired from Calgary. The
music was loud and heavy. Some
appreciated that more than others.
While we were in our silks and
tuxes, they wore ripped jeans and
spandex.
Clockwise from Top Left:
The only Santa that showed up at the
dance?
Are you having fun yet, Kami?
Mike, what are you hiding under the table?
Shirley, Rachelle, and Pam at their best.
Dawn, what are you drinking?
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November 23 and 24, 1990 heralded a momentous occasion
for the students and staff of W.R. Myers High School. For
only the second time ever, we hosted the 3A PROVINCIAL
boys volleyball championships. Any time a school hosts a provincial
championship of any kind, it provides the school with
a tremendous opportunity to showcase its student spirit, staff
involvement and school team expertise. We had that opportunity
at this event and exhibited, in all areas, a school that we
can be proud of.
Our tournament chairman is a former staff member and a
dynamic individual, Ms. Debbie Sargeant. Debbie is an organizer
extraordinaire, and the success of the tournament was
due in large part to her super effort.
Our staff got involved in the logistics of such a major undertaking
right down to the last person. They were enthusiastic,
supportive, and showed a pride in our school that only good
staffs can demonstrate. They were also a significant reason why
this event was such a success.
Our student body supported the tournament and our team
for the week leading up to and the days of the Provincial. They
came in numbers, made more noise than I’ve heard at a volleyball
match in this school in a long time, and were a major
reason why I felt so satisfied along with my players at the end
of the tournament.
Our team came to play this weekend. They played their best
ball in 3 years, of what was for all of them, their graduation
year. They played in the best matches of the tournament, and
provided every team they played with their toughest competition.
The final results were as follows:
Round Robin:
First:
Second:
Semi-Finals:
Pool A
Myers High School
Drumheller
Pool B
Fort McMurray
Wetaskiwin
Wetaskiwin 2, Myers 1
Drumheller 2, Fort McMurray 0
Bronze Medal Match: Myers 2, Fort McMurray 0
Gold Medal Match: Wetaskiwin 2, Drumheller 0
I have coached volleyball at Myers for 16 years, and this
Provincial ranks as one of the best, if not THE best of them
all, due in no small part to the great support from everyone
from fans to committee members. Provincials is a prestigious
event, and we pulled it off with flying colours.
From Top to Bottom:
Our Myers Provincial Volleyball team.
Wetaskiwin, the 1st place team.
Cory Nelson gets spirit going in the stands.
Drumheller, the 2nd place team.
Back Row, Left to Right: Wendy Harris, Jennifer
Burgess, Michelle Fournier, Melissa Fraser, Sandra
Reti, Chad Gough
Front: Gordie Schneider, Denise Mikalson, Ryan
Hendricks
Missing: Dave Larson, Lisa McNamara
This year we did not pick the theme “A Work of Art” solely
to give credit to Myers talented artists, but also because art can
reflect the 1991 school year at Myers. Any work of art is a skilled
composition filled with color, brilliance, vitality, and a splash of
the unexpected. At Myers you’ll find that everyday and each activity
is filled with all sorts of flare and energy. We as editors
hope you appreciate these elements and reflect upon them.
We would like to extend our appreciation to Jim Saunders, Brandon
Bly, Dave Shritt, and all members of the Journalism class
for making this year “A Work of Art.”
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CLU0S organisationsI found it a great pleasure to be president of the Students’ Council.
We found it to be a big responsibility to fulfill our commitment
to the students. We had good times and some heated
arguments. A special thanks to Mr. Gammon who was always
there for advice whenever we needed it. I would like to thank
all the teachers and students that helped us out during the year.
Have a great time in high school in ’91-92, and good luck to Marty
and next year’s Student Council.
Standing: Bob Gammon (Advisor), Troy Cleland (Sports), Martin Sorensen (Treasurer),
Tamara Tverkutes (Vice-President), Lydia Nagia (Social Convenor). Seated:
Michele Horrocks (Grade 10 Rep), Crystal Knibb (Grade 9 Rep), Ryan Haynes
(President), Marsha Johnson (Secretary), Michelle Fournier (Pep and Publicity).
Missing: Allison Schneider (Sports)
Back Row: Melanie Megyes, Diane Unrau, Brad McCarty, Jocelyn Seaman, Myrna
Loewen, Kyla Williams. Front Row: Kristy Brown (Vice-President), Michelle
Fournier (President), Rhonda Lent Missing: Mrs. Hafstein, Christine Worme,
Leann Swap, Vicky Sorensen, Ester Nagai, Joseph Anderson (Secretary).
Key Club has survived another year. We raised nearly 45,000 in new equipment.
This new equipment replaced old and damaged equipment that was
used by the program.
This year also saw the band tour California during the Easter break.
The band performed at Disneyland and the Disneyland Hotel as guests of
the Disney Corporation. They also appeared at Pasedana High School as
guests of their Music Department. These arc but a few of the many appearances
by the group.
W.R. Myers Music Program wish to thank the Music Association for
their strong support.
Front Row, Left to Right: Krissy Shewchuk, Beckie
Peterson, Angela Bateman, Rachelle Stuckart, Shirley
Urano, Dawn Kunimoto, Jackie Shimbashi,
Shauna Watland, Diane Unrau, Deanna Bullock,
Becki Gough. Second Row, Left to Right: Kent Prior,
Kristi Brown, Chassity Jesseau, Marsha Johnson,
April Hunt, Tammy Evanson, Lydia Nagai, Ann
Morinaga, Chad Bryant, Shaun Kinniburgh, Darren
Fawns, Stephen Baker, Steve Brinton. Third Row,
Left to Right: Kristi Bullock, Andrea Olivier, Rhonda
Lent, Joy Smathers, Jody Nevil, Adam Jensen, Jordy
Biegler, Tamara Tverkutes, Kyle Lickess, Shelley
Madison, Brian Planger, Mark Anderson, David Burgess.
Fourth Row, Left to Right: Arica Johannson,
William Wright, Bryson Rochelle, David McClung,
Scott How, Joseph Anderson, Marla Fraser, Jason
Pack, Evan How, Kami Francis, Kenny Keneda,
Darcy Anderson, Clinton Porter, and Arland Mangold.
Front Row. Left to Right: Kenneth Kaneda, Arland Mangold,
Chad Bryant, Darren Fawns, Steve Brinton,
Stephen Baker, Brian Planger, Shelly Madison, Clinton
Porter, Kyle Lickiss. Second Row, Left to Right: Evan
How, Jason Pack, David Burgess. Third Row, Left to
Right: Kami Francis, Kirsti Bullock, Joy Smathers, Adam
Jensen, Kent Prior, and Bill Wright. Missing: Jody Anderson,
Greg Bly, Richard Johnson, Stephen Johnson.
Melanie-Ann Megyes. Not Visible: Bryson Rochelle,
Darcy Anderson.
Clockwise: Stage Band practicing outside the Disneyland Hotel. Sleeping Beauty’s castle. The clock tower from “Back to the Future.” Band members in
the “Duck County Jail.” Band members going hat crazy.
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GRAD COMMITTEE
This year’s Grad Committee had
a challenging task. It was decided
that this year’s celebration would encompass
two days: a senior dinner
and dance on May 24 and a cap and
gown ceremony on June 26, after
the last exam. These events both required
the committee to meet once
a week to make decisions on a variety
of things such theme, music,
invitations, decorations, etc. All of
this takes time, patience and commitment.
We would like to thank the
graduating class for their support in
the new format and wish next year’s
committee good luck.
Top Corner Left to Right: Nicole Fletcher, Mrs. Chomany, Ms. Mayer, Michelle
McPhee
Bottom Left to Right: Jocelyn Seaman, Joseph Anderson, Tammy Evanson
Bottom: pictures from prom
STUDENTS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (SADD)
A few students got together in
the beginning of the school year
to promote the idea of students
against drunk driving through out
the school and community. We
went to Medicine Hat to a three-school
conference to get our
ideas. We then had our meetings.
We had many ideas proposed for
the year; however, only a few
were carried out. We had a
starve-a-thon on January 18-19
to raise money. We gave certificates
to Checkstop to give to
people who were caught not
drinking and driving. We also
entered a float in the parade.
Top Corner L to R: Karen Laurie, Michelle
Badura, Henry Friesen, Mrs. M.
Thompson (Advisor) Sitting: Mary De
Bona, Wendy Kunz, Lisa McNamara,
Coralee Kunz, Nicole Fournier, Lena Peters
Clockwise R to L: When will this be all
over so I can pig out. This parade is a
happin thing for us. Turn out that stupid
light before I Kill You.
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On Wednesday, May 1, 1991, the second annual Myer’s Art Show was held in
the school gym. There were many displays present including those of various groups
and individuals. An industrial arts class had a display and a Book Fair was present
in which anyone could adopt a book and donate it to the W.R. Myers Library. Some
of the students from Art classes 10, 20, and 30 had art for sale. No matter what
your taste in art, you were bound to find it among the many different pieces of
work done by these students.
A talent show ranged from a “Salute to the Troops” dance (Sharia Nishida, Lisa
Smith, Larissa Collett and Kim Hart) to vocal selections (Becki Gough and Angela
Jensen) to an acting solo from Thornton Wilder (Darcea Murphy). Also displaying
their talents were Cara Garrett with an oral interpretation, Joseph Anderson on the
piano, and Kent Pryor with a clarinet solo.
As incentive to attend the art show, a $100 door prize was offered to students
who attended. Patricia Wright was the lucky winner of the evening.
Top: Michelle Fournier with “Through the Eyes of Innocence”
Middle Left: Darcea Murphy goes Broadway
Middle Right: Denise Michalson with her masterpiece “Einstein”
Bottom: Vai’s Place - by Sandra Reti
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RUNNING REBELS FOOTBALL
Clockwise from Top: Mr. Koop gives
instructions to his boys. Ryan Buck
as he breaks through the tackle. Is
everybody ready? Go! The crowd
watches with anticipation and enthusiasm!.'
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Team Records
Offense:
Most points in one game: 72 (1989, K.A.)
Most TD’s in one game: 11 (1989, K.A.)
Most total yards in one game: 378 (1989, CHS)
Most rush yards in one game: 334 (1989, K.A.)
Most pass yards in one game: 215 (1989, CHS)
Defense:
Lowest total yards yielded in one game: 68 (1989, K.A.)
Lowest rush yards yielded in one game: 5 (1989, McCoy)
Lowest pass yards yielded in one game: 21 (1989, WCHS)
Most points against in one game: 68 (1989, CCHS)
Most pass intercepted in one game: 6 (1989, McCoy)
Most fumbles recovered in one game: 7 (1989, WCHS)
Individual Records
Most yards rushing in one game:
Chuck Urano 225 (1984, K.A.)
Chuck Urano 243 (1984, RHS)
Darcy Gross 170 (1984, St. Mary’s)
Richard Merkl 165 (1989, McCoy)
Longest scoring rush: Chuck Urano 85 (1984, RHS)
Most yards passing in one game:
David Bennett 215 (1989, CHS)
Longest scoring pass reception:
80 yds Brad Krizan (1989, CHS)
Most yards in pass reception in one game:
Greg Jensen (1989, CHS)
Most receptions in one game:
5 Kevin Lund (1989, Black Diamond)
5 Greg Jensen (1989. CHS)
5 Ryan Buck (1989, CHS)
Most interceptions in one game:
3 Ryan Buck (1989, McCoy)
Most field goals in one game:
2 Ken Beach (1989, St. Mary’s)
2 Greg Passey (1986)
Most points scored in one game:
20 Chuck Urano (1984, KA)
The 1990 season found the Rebels rebuilding since half of the team
graduated last year. This season the team finished in second place in
the Tier IH division of the Southern Alberta High School Football League.
The team’s season was highlighted by victories over St. Mary’s, Kate
Andrews, and High River, as well as a close loss to Winston Churchill.
In playoff’s, the Rebels soundly defeated St. Mary’s again before losing
a hard fought game to Raymond in the league’s Tier III final. Raymond,
as well as Cardston, and L.C.I., went on from the league to win provincial
championships in their respective tiers. Another highlight for
the team was the selection of Jeff Thurston as a league all-star at the
defensive tackle position. Jeff also won an honorable mention on offensive
line along with Jared Bly (defensive back), Ryan Buck (running
back and linebacker), and Randy Oliver (receiver).
Throughout the season, the Rebels continued to improve and to mature
with experience. Many key roles were played by returning players
and it appears the Rebels will be back in contention next year. This
year’s team also sees the graduation of many players whose leadership
and examples will be missed.
Joining the coaching staff this year was Wayne Pallett. His experience
was welcomed by the returning staff of Chip Koop, Keith Williams,
and Darwin “Top Dog” Lund.
Front Row (Left to Right): Jacque Shimbashi (stats), Marsha Johnson (stats), Scott Jensen, Gordon Schneider, Kenny Kanedea, Kent Prior, Jamie
Thurston, Jeff Thurston, Ryan Buck, Brandon Bly, Kenyon Harris, Jonathon Bennett, Rob Brown, Rob Anderson, Morgan Kast, Angela Jensen (stats),
Darcea Murphy (stats). Second Row (Left to Right): Kelly Wilson (mgr), Wayne Pallett (coach), Darwin Lund (coach), Jared Bly, Eric Bly, Robert
Garrett, Steve Johnson, Robin Tams, Randy Oliver, Derek Campbell, Shawn Crooks, Brian Jensen, Mike Wilson, Bill Wright, Jordan Bailey, Chip
Koop (coach). Missing: Keith Williams (coach), Jason Finley.
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SAINT’S VOLLEYBALL .
Back: Coralee Kerner, Judy Zazalack. Michele
Horrocks, Michelle Fournier, Susan Kovacs.
Front: Michelle McPhee, Joy Smathers, Rhonda
Lent. Ann Morinaga
Back: Coralee Kerner. Jennifer Pele-sky,
Rhonda Lent, Crystal Knibb, Susan
Kovacs. Front: Ester Nagai, Joy
Smathers. Michelle Vanderwal, Shari
Jo Stolk, Mary Vilay
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The junior varsity team went through a roller coaster ride.
The team started out with several wins over their league opponents
but, halfway through the season, were met with a number
of defeats. Despite the downs, the girls continued to improve
their skills and maintain their enthusiasm. Because of their consistent
efforts, they had more victories at the end of the season.
Several of the Grade 9 and 10 players also played on the
senior team. The seniors had a very busy schedule. Like the
juniors, the seniors practiced every day from the end of August
to the beginning of November. Besides playing in league
games every Tuesday, the team competed in tournaments every
weekend throughout the season.
Although the girls competed well in tournaments, they never
placed first. With regard to the zone playoffs in Cardston, the
team came close to defeating McCoy High School from Medicine
Hat in the semi-finals; McCoy ended up going to provincials.
The senior team will be losing five players since they will
be graduating. We coaches and the remaining players wish these
people all the best. Those who will be coming back should form
a strong base for next year’s team.
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THE TOP . .
MYERS VOLLEYBALL B
STRAIGHT
Back Row: Coach Del Cleland. Brad (Bodsy) Bodnar, Kevin (Cliffy)
Easthope, Darren (Vegas) Fawns, Donel Platt.
Front Row: Chad (Einstein) Bryant, Sam Anderson (J. V.), Chris (Beela)
Abela, Troy (Pem) Cleland, Jordie Beagler (J.V.)
The 1990 Myers Saints volleyball season concluded a four year
effort to re-establish boys’ volleyball. The seven players that constituted
this year’s team were what remained of the 12 players that
started in Grade 9. Making this team competitive has not been easy;
they are an odd combination of talent and mental attitude, but the
team all stuck it out. Our team became consistent, focused, and it
all paid off in a provincial bronze medal.
I remember walking in with the team at the opening ceremonies
in front of our own school; the frustration of our first game; beating
Drumheller in a two-hour match; the tightest game the team played
during the semis against Wetaskiwin; re-grouping to easily win against
Fort McMurray for the bronze; and hearing about all the fun the
team had at the post-season party.
Competitive athletics teaches you a lot about yourself, whether
you know it or not. Each and every one of the players will go down
on my list as individuals who learned from me and taught me at the
same time. As a coach, I thank you for your dedication to my ideals
and your commitment to finish what you started.
Left to Right, Back to Front: William Garret, Jay Sheen, Duane Bateman,
Jordie Beigler, Shaun Boyle (coach), Jason Litchfield, Stuart Traber, Stephen
Baker, Sam Anderson, Dave Hinton.
This year brings a renewal to the Junior Varsity program
for Boys’ Volleyball under first-year coach Shaun
Boyle. The team consisted of players ranging from Grades
9 to 11 who were playing high school ball for the first
time.
The team finished first in
W. R. Myers High School 2014
The annual publication of the students of W. R. Myers High School Taber, Alberta. (Volume 2013-2014)pdfW. R. Myers High School
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Graduation
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Johanna Kutanzi
Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning!
Welcome to the W.R. Myers High School Cap and Gown Ceremonies of 2014!
I can’t believe how fast the year went, that I am once again standing in front of our graduating class - you are looking fine! I am happy that you are having this moment. I can’t believe the weather! Generally, on graduation day, our only complaint is that it is too hot - especially for the boys in their handsome suits later in the afternoon. Boys - we have good news ... Last Saturday, I was cleaning out the closet in my daughter’s room - and that, by the way, should be a job for someone who has done something desperately wrong and is being punished for some act! Anyway, we decided to take a break - go for a walk. It was snowing! The toques came out, the mitts should have come out - so, if we look on the up side of things, it is not snowing today!
For the last two weeks or so, if I ran into someone and they know that I am connected to Myers, there was generally a comment along the line of, “Grad is coming up soon.” And so it was on Tuesday, as I took the kids for an evening haircut, that I ran into a dear friend. I was commenting that I had not yet written my speech for grad and that really all I want for the kids is for them to be happy and well. How do you turn that into a speech? And that truly is, speaking on behalf of the staff of W.R. Myers High School, our wish for you - be happy and be well.
Now, if being happy and being well simply happened on their own, then I could just take my seat and wish everyone an outstanding day. That is not the case. It seems like everything takes at least a bit of work, and even something as seemingly simple as being happy and well, requires thought, time and attention. You have many journeys ahead of you - hopefully most will be joyful and exciting and some may, will be, difficult. Though it all, know yourself, treat yourself well and never sell yourself short - that would be such a shame. You know, and I know, that were Brett here today, and maybe he is, he would want only the very best for you - he would look at you with that convincing smile, that twinkle in his eye, maybe tilt his head a bit - and want you to be happy and well. Brett sat right in front of me in LA enrichment, probably because of his hearing he sat in the front in a lot of his classes, and I remember that look very well - usually there was a touch of mischief in there as well.
I hope that you, our graduates, feel well-prepared to plan and navigate the next step of your journey. I hope that you will carry forward moments of pride, struggles that have turned into accomplishments, memories of giggles and giddiness, friendships and true and genuine value of who you are and all you contribute. I hope you remember, always, how important you are - to your family, to your friends and to yourself - there is tremendous value in you. And because of that you are wished a lifetime of being happy and well - of discovering and nurturing your talents, of committing to work or study that is meaningful to you, enjoying the moments as they present themselves, of loving and being loved.
To all the parents today - how are you doing? Another milestone! I was at my daughter’s kindergarten Mother’s Day Tea on Wednesday - same daughter with the messy room! The tea was beautiful! Mrs. Anderson was kind enough to put together a video of moments throughout the kindergarten year - and the really good thing was that I found out I was not the only sap out there - the rest of the Moms were crying too, as we watched this video capture the moments of fun and growing up for our children. And I thought about you - the parents of our grade 12s - and the love you have for your children, the insane pride we have as parents and the bumps, hugs and hoorays along the way. I hope that you too enjoy this moment. Thank you so much for all you have done for your children along the way - kids need their parents and they could not have done it without you. And, Happy Mother’s Day!
I want to end with one more story. Last Friday afternoon, I took some time to make sure I actually had something nice to wear for today. After shopping, I ran into a former parent and get an update on two of his children and a nephew as well (Jance, Alex and Tom are all doing well!) - we chat for a minute and continue on. Then I go to confirm my hair appointment for this morning - the kids that spend 200 days with me know that hair is not a big priority. Anyway, I run into Jenny Meyer and say to her, “Hey, your Mom was able to find something pretty for me to wear and now I am getting my hair - I’m set.” Without missing a beat, Jenny said, “This town will take care of you.” This town will take care of you - that is what we call home! Remember that you have a home, that you are valued in this community and your hometown, as represented by everyone who made it a priority to be here today, stands behind you, wanting you to be happy and well. Whether your next step takes you down the street, across the globe or somewhere in between (like PEI), please know that this is your home, you will always be Myers alumni and that we will always wish you well.
As is customary, my final task is to introduce the class valedictorian. This year’s valedictorian has been a quiet and unassuming student, someone who goes about the work with a great deal of diligence and helpful curiousity. Over the four curiosityyers, there has been a consistent display of the most pleasant manners and the presence of a warm smile. And if you talk about farming, he really lights up! Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome our valedictorian for the Class of 2014 - Ben Noble.^O J ^ l/a/ee&iforfan
Ben Noble
Good morning, well I’m glad that everyone was able to find the l-Rena. That’s exactly how we want to start Grad off with, 1000 tickets with arena
spelt wrong. Right now all my teachers are going “Oh Ben, people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones!” And they are right; I have no room to
talk about spelling mistakes. In fact when my elementary school teachers find out that I am the valedictorian they will probably say “Well he must
have finally learned how to spell!” The fact is I’m still working on that one! We learned a great deal since that start of our education 13 years ago,
it is hard to fathom that we started out in kindergarten sitting on the floor learning that glue was not edible, I’m pretty sure Cole Nakamura learned
that the hard way, and we began to slowly progress through the school hierarchy. We went from top dogs, to the bottom of the pile when we
transferred to middle school. It was at middle school that many of us had our first slow dance and learned that the opposite gender was not really
all that bad. We also learned that you can actually make too many posters. We looked on at the High school kids desiring to be more like them,
thinking that they knew exactly what was going on. Then we became the high school kids and we learned that we were wrong, we didn’t actually
have everything figured out automatically. In high school we learned the significance of a driver’s licence and the friends that it brought. We learned
so very much at school, whether it was academic or life lessons, we always learned something new. And it was due to our teachers that we learned
anything at all. I think that I speak for everyone when I say thank you to our teachers. I would personally like to thank the staff at W.R. Myers for
your incredible dedication, and your commitment to your student’s education. Additionally I would like to thank you for your guidance, your friendship
and the role you have played in our lives.
Most importantly, I would like to thank our parents for their support, their tol§rance and their understanding; it cannot be easy to raise a teenager.
Without parents and teachers, none of us would be who we are today, and none of us would be where we are today.
I am honored to be chosen as your valedictorian, but it is also a great responsibility because I feel that I have the obligation to say something
meaningful on the day that marks our transition from children to adults. Things are going to drastically change when June arrives, we are all aware
of the challenges that we will face as we head out on our separate ways. Life will not always be simple or perfect; our class knows this better than
most. It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge one of us is not present today, and that person is Brett Forchuk, I do however believe that you
would all agree that he is certainly with us today in spirit.
Today is significant because it indicates that we are about to set out on diverging paths. Edmund Hillary once said that “It is not the mountain we
conquer, but rather ourselves.” What he means by this quote is that when one sets out to accomplish a goal, it is not the physical obstacles we
face that impede our success, but rather the limitations we place upon ourselves. Like climbing a mountain, life is going to require skills, tools and
companions to achieve success. Before you are able to climb a mountain you must first educate yourself on the topography, and the climate of
the mountain, you will need to train long before you are able to attempt to climb. You will need people to travel with, people who you are able to
trust and depend on, this being said you will have to be trusted and depended on as well to reach the summit. Einstein said “Try not to become a
man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” I believe if you combined the two ideologies together, you would be able to conclude
that it does not matter if you achieve your goal of reaching the summit if to do so you have to impair someone else’s journey. Your character is
what will remain long after you have reached the apex. Sometimes you will need to be humble enough to allow your companion to lead rather than
yourself because they know the path better than you do. And sometimes you will need to admit to yourself that you are not ready to continue the
climb until you have rested. An individual is only as strong as their skills and their mindset allow them to be. So improve your skills and get in the
right mindset because the only limitations you have are the ones that you allow to affect you. With that in mind climb a mountain, chase after your
dreams because it is better to fail at something, than to succeed at doing nothing at all. Even if you don’t make it to the peak it doesn’t matter,
because life is not about the destination it is about the journey. Go out into the world, conquer your own doubt, conquer adversity, turn your
limitations into strengths, and climb your mountain.
Congratulations, graduation class of 2014!
I wish you all the best,
God bless you,
Thank you.
Gmd2O14 AWARDS
Ben Noble
Valedictorian
Mr and Ms Myers
Jessica Fletcher Nicole O'Neill
Jacob Rose Tobin Pearson Carmen Bronsch
Leadership Award Citizenship & Service Award
Carmen Bronsch - Shantelle Holman Jacob Rose Mayson Merkle
Creative Arts Awards
Samantha Terry Thomas Johnson
Athletic Award
Kelly Hansen Sonja Waekerlin
Acedemic Award
Sydney Phillips
Principal's Award
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Nicole Shaw Erica Dam Logan Kaye
Mayson Merkl Brad Marsden Sam Sorensen Wyatt
Bennett Taisha Ferguson Ryan Tessemaker Craig James
Jenn Peters Amber Higgins
Susie Marsden Joanna Sorensen Trevor Pickerell
Greg Bowes Crystal Carver
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Keegan Brantner Taylor Nish
Jazlyn Pedersen Amanda Oseen
Paige Wood Kara Passey
Rebecca Bernhardt Megan Peleskey
Jordan Duncan Jennifer Peters
Nicole Gurney Sophie Shimbashi
Chelsea Hubble Samantha Sorensen
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Mayson Merkl Richelle Wright
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Maren Jensen
Jenna Jonker
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Shaylee Kurtz
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Tyrah Sebok
Anika Simmons
Brynn Skelly
Samantha Tams
Dani Wright
Genna Wright
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Lowest Score: Cole Nakamura
Cross Country:
Top Male: Andrew Harding
Top Female: Taylor Moser
Hardest Worker: Maggie Nelson
Varsity Girls Volleyball:
MVP: Caroline Steinborn
MIP: Hayley Lepard
Coaches Award: Jen Tan
Jv Girls Volleyball:
MIP: Rylee Bailey
MVP: Jordan Nevil
Grade 9 Girls Volleyball:
MVP: Mackenzie Lewicki
MIP: Josie Hammerstedt
Hustle Award: Genna Wright
Players Choice: Brynn Skelly
Varsity Girls Basketball:
Offensive Player: Sam Terry
Defensive Player: Hayley Lepard
Rebel Award: Kelly Hansen
Jv Girls Basketball:
MVP: Chelsea Hubble
Heart Award: Tiffany Olsen
MIP: Helena Froese
Grade 9 Girls Basketball:
Heart And Hustle: Hannah Larsen
Offensive Player: Mackenzie Lewicki
Defensive Player: Genna Wright
Boys Baseball:
MVP: Jason Wong
MVP: Ryan Meier
Heart And Hustle: Tom Johnson
Highschool Badminton:
MVP: Raymond Ho
MVP: Ben Noble
MVP: Alyssa Bennett
Varsity Girls Rugby:
Rebel Award: Mayson Merkyl
Top Forward: Capeline Steinborn
Top Back: Chels^i Hubble
JV Girls Rugby:
Top Forward: Paige Wood
Top Back: Jazlyn Pederson
Outstanding Rookie: Genna Wright
School Awards:
Heart Award: Jen Tan & Wyatt Bennett
Gr. 9 Athlete Of The Year: Genna Wright &
Bradley Marsden
Gr. 10 Athlete Of The Year: KaTessa Gross, '
Hayley Lepard & Blake Bullock
Gr. 11 Athlete Of The Year: Caroline Steinborn
& Nathan Bennett
Gr. 12 Athlete Of The Year: Sam Terry & Tom
Johnson
Principal's Award: Kelly Hansen & Ben Noble
Wrestling:
Rookie Of The Year: Danny Reimer
Rebel Award: Dylan McMurdo
Top Wrestler: Katherine Waeckerlin
Football:
Heart Award: Colten Terry
New Comer: Colten Gerda
Defensive Award: Craig Avison ■
Varsity Boys Basketball:
MVP: Tom Johnson
Heart And Hustle: Nathan Bennett
Rebel Award: Brody Jensen
Jv Boys Basketball:
MVP: Josh Mouland
All-star: Jesse Witwer
All-star: Jeremy Steed
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