Magrath Junior & Senior High School Zenith 1984

The annual publication of the students of Magrath High School, Magrath, Alberta (Volume 1983-84)pdfSr. High Executive Left to Right: Sitting: Liisa Ojala, Joanne Hoy, Suzanne Lowry, Second Row Standing: Kim Reeder, Kari Anne Zobell, Dana Sabey, Mr. Haynes, Sheri Davies Third Row Standing: Troy Rasmussen, Roxanne Parkins, Leanne Davies, Ilena Anderson, Ricki Saxton Leanne Davies. . Dana Sabey . . . . Liisa Ojala......... Suzanne Lowry . Joanne Hoy.. . . Sheri Davies . . . Kim Reeder . . . . Kari Anne Zobell Ricki Saxton. . . . Ilena Anderson. . Troy Rasmussen. Roxanne Parkins ...........President . . Vice President Social Convenor Sports Convenor ...........Secretary ...........Treasurer . 10a Room Rep. . 10b Room Rep. .11a Room Rep. .lib Room Rep. . 12a Room Rep. . 12b Room Rep. We your 1984 High School executive would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to feel POWER! We’ll always remember the hours we spent - decorating for dances (which you immediately ripped down) - planning assemblies (which you skipped out of) - and drinking free pop in executive meetings We hope you’ll remember: Cowboy days and all the prizes Crazy days when most of us looked normal Sophistication day and the kangaroo court, where we had to chase Danette & Emily around the gym to take their punishment. Remember all the magazines you were going to sell but never did. Remember when your winter school jacket came just in time for tanning season. Remember when our president (Leanne), vice (Dana), and 10b Room Rep. (Kari Anne) had to skip class to check out prices for school jackets and were punished severly. Remember our Momma MHS (Suzanne) or our dead school spirit (Ilena), volleyball Kim and our only male species (Troy) and don’t forget getting your fortune told by Mr. Coleman and married by Drew and Lori Morrison at Saddie Hawkins Remember the Jason Dummy at the Halloween Dance designed by Kathy Bly and more people wearing costumes than not. How about the Valentine dance with the voting and prizes for Miss Figure, Mr. Personality etc. and who can forget the special Mr. Disco award presented to Kevin Layton with a demonstration following. All joking aside we appreciate your cooperation and support and hope you’ve had as much fun as we had. We wish the future executive luck and hope you are as successful in talking Mr. Lowry and Mr. Haynes into buying ice cream after the closing executive party. r Yearbook Dedication The teaching career of Grant L. Wheeler started in 1939 at the Hutterite Colony of Rockport. It culminated at the Magrath Junior and Senior High School some forty-four years later in 1983. A great deal of good was done and many lives were influenced by Mr. Wheeler through that period of time. Grant L. Wheeler was born in Kimball and received his education in that small community through his early years, finishing high school at Cardston. He began his teaching career at Rockport Colony after having attended normal school in Calgary. During the summers he attended university, gaining a Bachelor of Education Degree and a Masters in the same field. This was accomplished along with raising a fine family of five children. Grant and his wife, Gean, have had all of their children, Kay, Susan, Carol, Neil, and Dennis, go through the Magrath school system. Some of the other areas of teaching besides the Rockport Colony have been at Mossleigh, Glenwood, Raymond and Magrath. Mr. Wheeler also served for two and one half years in the R.C.A.F. during World War II. The final nineteen years in education, Mr. Wheeler served as Principal of the Magrath Jr. Sr. High School. Mr. Wheeler’s experiences in education influenced for good the lives of many students. His dedication in carrying out his responsibilities would be hard to equal in the Cardston School Division. We would all wish Mr. Wheeler continued straight drives and many more happy fruitful years. Mr. Ted Haynes Principal’s Message First my thanks and congratulations to you, Kathy Bly and the yearbook staff, and your faculty advisor Mr. West, for your vision and tenacity in getting this memory book through to publication. As the years slip away, and you’re all out making your mark in life, you will all, but especially members of the 1984 graduating class, re-live your memories aroused whenever this volume is taken down from the shelf and high school accomplishments are recalled. Isn’t that what the yearbook is for? Please accept my best wishes for your happiness and success. To the degree that you are or become autonomous, self-directed, responsible, problem-solving, forever-seeking and compassionate toward others, to that degree you will experience happiness and fond memories of the hazy, crazy days of high school. Your successes we applaud, your steps backward we take as our own. Dan McMullin Johnson 2 Guest Speaker Graduates, Honored Guests, Ladies and Gentleman. I’m deeply honored by being asked by the class of ’84 to occupy this position. I’m not sure if this is revenge on their part or not - if it is then in the mellow glow that prevades us all at graduation I'll ignore the revenge and say it must be love. I’m aware of the responsibilities this position affords in that the expectations are for good advice. Two thoughts about that: I. This class has never heeded anything I’ve said yet. II. Socrates was a Greek philosopher who went around giving good advice - they poisoned him. I know this class and their inclinations so I’ll minimize the advice and outrun them later. This is a night to be remembered - why should it be? Graduation is a kind of coming out social - the students of the graduating class come out of the shelter of school walls and begin to blink in the sunlight of the real world. We the parents, teachers, and friends have done all we can - now will the product sell. We parents present them to the world. Some with acne just conquered. Some with fang marks on their necks. Some chewing sticky candy because they have just cast off their braces. Some are feeling low and despondent for now they must wear more appropriate attire and say goodbye to their winter lumber jack shirt and summer fatigue jacket blouse. Others peek at life viewing with wonder their new position, for it’s the end of hanging around the arcade and pool hall with the immunity possessed only by a student, now with graduation, someone, somewhere, somehow expects them to do something. It might even be their Dad. Others will have to contend with modulating their voices, when they are possessed of leather lungs conditioned to be heard above the din of the school hall and the mellow tones from the voice above, that rolls from the speakers with the latest vital news. This is a night to be remembered for once again, as when you left the elementary school you step out of the limelight of the 12’s, the seniors, to the infants, the juniors of the world. Once again you start over - you have come of age - this means, you are adults, untried adults, but adults just the same. You must change, and so must we change our attitudes about you. Somehow (and I find this difficult) for me all Roxannes of the world can not be Radars, Piarrana will be translated into Larry, Henry into Michael, Jerk into James, and Fang into Earl and many others, it will be painful for some of us - but this new life will be painful for you. Some of you have been labeled low achievers but rather you have been involved with parents and teachers that were high expectors. Now the real pain comes for you, for everyone will be high expectors for you and that’s pain. This is a night to remember because it is the time that our particular society seems to class fy as coming of age. A time to join society as an adult. Margaret Mead the American anthropologist studied this same subject in Samoa - and part of their coming of age was a tattoo from the waist down. It was a painful ordeal of struggling to maintain their macho, then a plunge into salty sea water with it’s accompanying cleansing sting. The tattoo doesn’t really have any significance except - they survived the ordeal. I think maybe the same thing might apply to these natives that is the class of ’84 - they have survived high school, now they are adults and the most important aspect of this might well be that they too have survived. Survived the expectations of their parents (some being compared to a brother or sister who sailed through these hallowed halls easily or you’re the oldest - set an example). Survivors of the school discipline that insists they be in class exposed to learning as opposed to how much more they could learn with free spares and more exposure to the heady learning atmosphere of being uptown bombing main. Survivors of the basketball wars and the cheerleader showdowns that teach something of value even in defeat (at least that’s the criteria we work on). Survivors of the deadline of a term paper some fanatic of a teacher expects done, and get this “for the learning experience" when all of us know that we learn much more watching T. V. or playing computer games. Survivors of old fashioned school teachers who have taught well rounded courses - that is - everything not covered in class could be found in the final exam. Now on this night to be remembered many of us think you are prepared for life and in many ways you are. The past 12 years have been a time of mind stretching, of learning to use your minds. Ayn Rand said in her book “FOR THE NEW INTELLECTUAL” “Man’s mind is his basic tool of survival. His mind is given to him, it’s content is not. To remain alive, he must act, and before he can act he must know the nature and purpose of his action.” As the question for all of us in the idea of thinking or not thinking, the responsibility of this class of ’84 and all of us in to think through on every proposition that is submitted to us and be unafraid to express our opinions, with proper acknowledgement of our own shortcomings. Using our minds and thinking about lifes propositions often leads to dissatisfaction with what we find or see and this is not a bad thing if it leads us to betterment and especially betterment of ourselves. This is a great step towards the maturity the class of ’84 embarks upon tonight and this maturity implies the ability to walk alone and not be ashamed within ourselves of the things we do and say. This thinking process and maturity development is of crucial significance in this modern world for their is a special problem faced by we moderns. There is a new lonliness in this world, a new solitude and that’s the solitude of speed. The more time saving conveniences we surround ourselves with the less time we get for ourselves. We speed by each other on the expressway towards success each engrossed in our solitary quest and when we reach the turnoff to goalville we are so caught up in our lonely speed we often fail to realize we’ve reached the end of our journey. You are just being launched on your speedy journey towards success on this night to remember but the goal is useless if in that journey you fail to realize who you really are - where exactly you are going and who you’re fellow travellors are - don't race to the end and fail to enjoy the trip. In closing I’d like to give you something from Hamlet to add a school flavor. Hamlet Act I, Scene 3 Polonius advice to his son is appropriate for the class of ’84 maybe it’s because the narrator of the advice at the moment is similiar to Polonius - wordy, pompous, always right and ineffectual - keep this advice in your memory - Modern Translation 123 456 7 Give thy thoughts no tongue - Keep your mouth shut - Even a fool when he keepth his peace is counted as a wise man. Nor any unproportion’d thought his act - Be nice Be thou familar, but by no means vulgar - Be friendly but don’t go too far. The friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel. - Be a faithful friend. But do not dull thy palm with entertainment - Turn off the T. V. and get to work. Beware of entrance to a quarrel; but, being in Bear’t that the opposed may beware of thee - Keep out of trouble - but if you do get in trouble Run Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice - Shut up and listen. 8. Take each man’s censure, but reserve thy judgement - Do as your told and wait until your the boss. 9. Neither a borrower nor a lender be: For loan oft loses both itself and friend - Make sure the loan is on a fixed interest and don’t take out bankruptcy or you lose friends. 10. This is above all: to thine own self be true, and it must follow as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. - Stay the way you are, be true to your training at school and at home and it must follow as sure as the sun rises and sets - you will make a positive contribution to all who have the privilege of knowing you. We bid you farewell class of ’84 and remind you that not only do you have Rights but also Responsibilities. You don’t have the right to wealth, good home and success but you do have the responsibility to work for them. As Canadians you have the right to freedom but also you have the responsibility to work for that freedom. You have the right to be yourself but you have the responsibility to all of us here this night to act as responsible as we know you have been taught. So go with our pride in you, our love for you, and please, try not to disappoint us and especially yourselves. Thank You 3 Ill President’s Message I have really appreciated the op­portunity to be president I learned a lot and had fun. I’d especially like to thank Mr. Haynes for all his help, patience and pop he provided in executive meetings also thanks to the executive for all their help in decorating, dressing up, volunteering for ticket taking etc. And a big thanks to the student body of M.H.S. for being the fun, crazy people you are. Good luck in the future. Editors’ Message We, Madame Bly and Madame Holzwarth wish to sympathize with whomever is involved in ex­periencing with the yearbook in 1985. Having sur­vived this neurotic trauma, we also wish to thank all the peasants in the Magrath Junior and Senior High School for their great contribution towards the 1984 yearbook. If you don’t find our yearbook to your satisfaction, please don’t complain to us, write Ann Landers. 4 Seniors What! Will these hands ne’er be clean. 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Presentation of Certificates ------ NnyntS) Benediction----------- dIMok Vllti XI I Valedictorian Honored Guests, Ladies, and Gentlemen, Fellow Students; Tonight we stand in the median between our past, which has been planned and basically predictable; and our future, which is mostly unplanned and absolutely unpredictable. It will be a future filled with decisions, responsibilities, and uncertainties such as we have never encountered before. There is really only one thing that is certain about our future: it is where we are going to spend the rest of our lives. During the past twelve years of our lives, we have progressed greatly and grown in all aspects of life. Our principle aim has been the pursuit of knowledge and skills which will help us in the future. We didn’t always learn exactly what we were taught: occasionally we learn more and usually we learned less. However, we have learned much that is valuable and good, and for this we must thank teachers, parents, and friends who have helped in the learning process. They have not only helped mold our minds, but have also helped to mold out attitudes and to mold our character. After twelve years of molding, we are moldy enough: and are prepared to challenge the world and prove ourselves. As we leave home and become more independent, we are bound to have discouragements. In today’s world of economic and political problems, life can be trying and frustrating. However, we must not let our disappointments, conquer us. The most extensively quoted of all authors, Anonymous, once said, “Man is like a postage stamp, He may get licked, depressed, stuck in a corner, and sent from post to post. But he will always succeed and arrive in the right place if he will only stick to it.” (Just pray you don’t get mailed in Canada.) Once we begin something, we must persevere until the job is completed. It has been said that to succeed in life you need not only initiative but finishitive. Success in life is a goal we should all strive for. However, success does not necessarily mean having the biggest house on the block or the most expensive car or anything like that, Success cannot always be measured in material wealth, although many people try to measure it in this fashion. Douglas Malloch once said, “We all dream of great deeds and high positions, away from the pettiness and humdrum of ordinary life, Yet success is not in occupying a lofty place or in doing conspicuous work; it is being the best that is in you.” Let us remember these thoughts and always strive to do our best at whatever we undertake in life. If we do our best and do it in the best possible way, we cannot fail. Thank You 8 Class History September 1971 was the beginning for this graduating class of 84. Here’s a list of that kindergarten class: Burke Alston, Shawna Beck, Kathy Bly, Alison Cook, Earl Cowan, Sheri Davies, Suzanne Lowry, Murray Millward, Scott Murray, Roxanne Parkins, David Pilling, Michael Pilling, Shaunna Robinson, Carrie Stevenson, Gordon Taylor, and Janice Wocknitz. I hope I didn’t forget anyone because that would be rude. Do you remember having monkey stand contests in Kindergarten? or how about when Burke and Earl skipped out and then Burke fell down a hole and Earl rescued him. IN GRADE ONE Daniel Bennett, Tom Bennett, Karen Bennett, (you could call that the invasion of the Bennett’s), Danette Holzworth, Vicki Kulscar, Dayna Passey, Clayton Pierens, and Bruce Tricsli joined our grade. Remember being a marching bear or Mrs. Alson’s Magic Carpet? Not a lot happened in GRADE 2, Leanne Davies moved here and Clayton Pierens shoes got wet. IN GRADE 3 our class expanded by three: I (Liisa Ojala) moved here and so did Craig Stanford and Larry Webster. Remember when Sheri Davies was the Bionic Woman and wouldn’t let go of flexed arm hang. This was the year our whole class got award of excellence’s except for one gold. Now that’s a tough record to beat. IN GRADE 4 three more people moved here. They were: Chris Dainard, Nikki Havens, and James Milner. Remember when you had to list your 10 best girl and boyfriends, and whom ever wrote you the note automatically went on the list? Remember the nutritious snacks we got? How about playing: Red Rover, jump ball, Chinese Skipping, Mississippi, Boys chase the Girls, or soccer. IN GRADE 5 5 people moved here: Joanne Hoy, Donna Johnson, Sharee Lawlor, Danny Moors, and Sheila Salmon. Remember “Mr. T.” (alias Terry Long) and his fantastic hair cut? Or how about when Mr Hatch entered the room and you had to pick up your feet. Remember the very first day Shaunna Robinson threw up in the Garbage Can. How about Sharee’s glasses or when Alison had to stand in the corner? Remember when you could pass people’s germs and all the Super Sonic Flea Powder you had to write on your hands? Can you remember the mobile home with Mr. Salmon or how about “Where the Red Fern Grows” or “Summer of the Monkeys”? I’ll bet every girl can remember the film we got to see. What a jam packed year. IN GRADE 6 nobody moved here. Remember when Nikki and Bruce, Donna and Darcy went in the Grandstand for entertainment at recess? How about when we went to Indian Battle Park and Janice Wocknitz rolled down a hill and we had to pick cactus needles out of her? Remember the Crimson Cookie Monster’s and dodging Tennis balls in Mr. Salmon’s class? Can you remember band from Mr. Hunter and Shakedowns and the Spanking Machine? How about our Grade 6 Grad? We sure thought we were hot stuff. IN GRADE 7 Lori Law moved here. Remember fighting over Home Ec. drawers and all the dictionary pages we forgot to hand in? Or when Carrie Stevenson’s gum fell out of her mouth in front of Mr. Sabey and then she missed when she tried to throw it out the window? IN GRADE 8 Robert Dye finally realized Magrath was better than Raymond and he came to school here. Remember when Sheila Proved her grace and manners by burping super loud in French or remember when our whole French class got kicked out? IN GRADE 9 I’ll bet none of us can forget folding our garbage in Mr. Pilling’s class and sticking it quietly under our binder. How about when Mr. Rasmussen gave us a big lecture on not going into the boy’s change room to take pictures and Leanne got caught in the next ten minutes. Remember Roxanne Oka trying to beat you up, or our soap opera and everyone was getting married and Divorced? Remember the Salvation Army shirts and the song that went along with them? Remember when Lori slapped Bill’s face because he was getting “Fresh”. How about when Mr. Pilling kissed Bruce so he wouldn’t forget his pencil. Remember “The Old Man and the Sea