Vancouver College - Collegian Yearbook (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)

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BR. D.T. MURPHY, B.A. Br. Murphy came to us this year from having taught at St. Francis Regional High in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. His degree is in science, and he teaches science, math and chemistry. BR. D.l. OEHRLE, B.A. Brother’s B.A. is in History, though at present he is working on a masters in English from Gonzaga. He is a native of Butte, Montana, and teaches socials and English at V.C. BR. J.A. MANNING, B.A. Brother is from St. John ' s, Newfound- land. His degree is in History, and he teaches socials, science and French in the high school department. He is moderator of the junior boarders. FACULTY BR. JONES INTRODUCES REFLEXIVE VERBS TO HIS FRENCH CLASS. BR. D M. FRENETTE, B.A. Brother graduated from St. Louis Col- lege in Victoria, received his degree in French from Iona, and is presently anM.A. candidate atGonzaga in Spokane. Heteach- es French and Mechanical Drawing. He moderates the senior boarders. BR. M.P. NOLAN, B.B.A. In his second year at the College, Bro- ther Nolan teaches commerce and econ- omics, having a degree in Business Ad- ministration. He is also a busy moderator of the junior boarders. BR. M.T. JONES, B.A. With a B.A. in Englishfrom Iona, Brother teaches English, French, and commerce, besides being moderator of the COLLEG- IAN and of the Junior Sodality. He is originally from St. John ' s, Newfoundland. 11

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■ I C U R R I C U L U M We couldn’t have cared less about studies, really, when we were younger. But lately the challenge of government exams and university entrance has had a sobering effect upon us. With age comes wisdom.” This portion of the following pages is devoted to that part of school life which is most important as far as our futures are concerned — work in the class itself. Since most of our schoolwork is done in class, it is only reasonable that it be given some type of special representation in the COLLEGIAN. Classwork creates character, develops co-operation, knits responsi- bility and learning. The student not only receives the valuable instruction of his teacher; he also hears and considers the opinions of his class- mates. RELIGION From first to twelfth year, religion is given an equal amount of time and attention as all other subjects on the timetable. The grammar school course is presently composed of the scripturally and liturgically orientated On Our Way” series. Father Novak’s kerygmatic text, LORD OF HISTORY, has been introduced in the ninth grade. The tenth grade covers the sacraments, and the grade eleven course involves an investigation of Christ’s public life as it is recounted in the pages of the New Testament. The final year of religious instruction involves an introduction to theology, ethics, and Church History. LANGUAGES Pronunciation is a very important aspect in the learning of a foreign lang- uage. Here we see Br. Barnes demonstrating for Dave Lewis the correct pro- nunciation of a trouble- some French word. Both French and Latin courses are offered to the aspiring language student at Vancouver College. Al- though only two years of a language are required for university entrance, many students choosea language major which encompasses four years of study. Latin is the advisable choice for a student inter- ested in becoming a doc- tor or a lawyer. However, since French is widely spo- ken in eastern Canada, many prefer it. In either case, the knowledge of a language is decidedly bene- ficial in future life. I I BR F. J. KELLY, B A., M.A. Brother Kelly, who has been at the College for the post ten years, teaches math, socials and Latin. He also coaches the midget basketball team and moderates the junior boarders. BR J. P. ROWLAND, B A., M.A. A V.C. graduate, Brother has degrees in history and theology. He moderates the Senior Sodality and the Associated Stu- dents Club. In his fifth year at the College, he teoches history and English.

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I ■ C U R R I C U L U M SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Gorden Turnbull and Dave Lewis are here seen investigating the extension of a spring. The experiment is one of the many in the new Physics P.S.S.C. course which was introduced this year. In addition to Physics, the science program consists of a year of chemistry and two years of general science. Closely allied to science is the mathematics program, which takes in four years of algebra and geometry. A new math program, pre- sently in force up to the grade ten level, is also being introduced. This modern program of mathematics involves new techniques and a more meaningful application of present principles. ENGLISH English, language and literature, is undoubtedly the most important sub- ject in the school day. And with the current English curriculum revision al- ready at the tenth grade level, it is becoming one of the most vital and re- freshing. The basic aim of the English courses is to devel- op the ability of the stu- dent to understand and use English. Intelligent read- ing is of the essence in all grades; usage and creative writing are stressed in grades eight, nine and ten; critical analysis is the em- phasis in the final years of school. English 91, fa- mous for its extent and completeness, is required for the English major, and it provides ample oppor- tunity for practicing skills acquired. MR C. MURPHY A graduate of V.C., Mr. Murphy teaches socials and science and is presently work- ing on a degree in Physical Education. Noted mainly as head coach of thefootball team, he also coaches track and basketball. MR R DeJULIUS, B A A Vancouverite, Mr. DeJulius coaches the J.V. football and basketball teams. This is his second year, his first as teocher, at V.C. He holds a degree in English and history from U.B.C.. and he teaches Eng- lish.