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

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Editorial THE COLLEGE The years that lie ahead are diffi- cult ones. Our own leaders in the Dominion warn us that we shall be called upon to make increasingly greater sacrifices. The intrepid Prime Minister of embattled Britain, Mr. Churchill, has not tried to paint the clouds over. To the Empire he has said: I never promised anything but blood, tears, toil, and sweat, to which I will add our full share of mistakes, shortcomings and disappointments, and also that this may go on for a very long time . Will our Graduate of this year, of recent years, of the years of the near future, be able to stand up to this trial of courage, this call of sacrifice? The College feels he will. For the College ever motivated by its ideal of a full and Christian education, has always instilled that loyalty, honesty and purity, love of God and of one ' s neighbour are the enduring things of life, that will prevail through raids and bombardments and battles; these are the things that are ever- lastingly right. With a firm grip on these eternal truths the boy, the sol- dier, the statesman, can march into the darkest future unafraid. Man doesn ' t live by bread alone, nor does he fight with guns alone. His spirit must be steeled and armoured with the certainty of the righteousness of his cause. And then he shall be thrice armed, for his cause is just. And therein lies the glory and the worth of a Christian education, that it implants in the mind not only knowledge of the physical universe, but also truths that will sustain him in the dark hour. And holding to these in the task of living and the conflict now upon us, let it rage, let it roar, we shall win through. THE HONOUR PIN The V.C. honour pin is awarded at the e nd of each school year as a mark of honour to those who most truly possess the spirit of Vancouver College. That spirit is best exempli- fied by enthusiastic co-operation in the various activities, participation in sport, close application to studies and by good manners and good conduct at all times. Before a Boy Is Eligible for the V. C. Honour Pin: 1. He must be in attendance at the school for more than one year, unless he is a Senior Matriculant. 2. He must have the approval of the Principal, his teachers, his own classmates and the V. C. Students ' Council. 3. In studies he must have ranked no lower than half way if he is a grammar grade student; no lower than three-quarters way down if a high school student; and he must have passed in all subjects if a matriculant. 4. He must show keen interest in the life of the school by active participation in the various activ- ities, including at least one activ- ity or sport in each term of the school year. 5. He must, by his observance of the school rules, and by his ready compliance with recommenda- tions, indicate that he is really sincere in his effort to become a credit to his home, his school and his Church.

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Donald Weeks . . • Don, who has gone to the College since Grade VIII, is what might be called the classicist of our Class. He is the only student taking four languages, French, Latin, Greek and English, in his senior year. Besides this, Don has read widely on Medieval Architecture, and is absorbedly interested in English Cathedrals. He isn ' t quite sure what he wants to be, but we ' re sure he ' ll succeed in whatever he takes up. Kevin Molloy . . . Kevin came from Victoria, where he attended St. Louis College. He has achieved distinction in a short time. Last fall he made the head- lines with his play at the fullback position, and by some short-sighted pressman ' s error was dubbed the mighty midget. (He actually has the build of a Hercules). When the exam results come out, Kevin ' s name is sure to be near the top of the list. Terrence Burns . . . Terry, a student at V.C. in his grammar school days, returned to take Senior. He is a quiet, conscientious fellow with a cheery, happy-go- lucky disposition. He intends to follow his father ' s foot- steps and enter the Civil Service. Harold Gatien . . . Harold, a boarder, hails from Kamloops and is new this year from Campion College, Regina. His two favorite diversions are singing the praises of his home town and proclaiming the superi- ority of the C.N.R. over all other railroad systems. He ' d like to study architecture, but also likes to travel. Someday, when I ' ve seen the world , he muses, I think I ' ll settle down . . . South America, perhaps . . . they say Rio ' s beautiful”. Frank Boyle . . . Has made many friends at the College. He has plenty of fire and energy both in the classroom and on the gridiron. Ambition to be a T.C.A. pilot, for as he theorizes at the slightest provocation, Aviation is in its infancy and the demand for pilots is going to be increasingly persistent. Besides, flying is interesting . Bcurke Tepoorten . . . Bourke has been at V. C. since 1933. Two months ago he was called into service with the Dental Corps and is at present in New West- minster. Good-natured and with an eye for the bright side of life, he made a friend of everyone. He has sung in the Glee Club and played end on the football team. His hobby is photography, but his ambition is to be a first-rate dentist, to carry on the Tepoorten tradition. [21 ]

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D. UNDERHILL THIRD YEAR W. WALMSLEY FIRST YEAR R. MACKENZIE THIRD GRADE TOM EGAN SECOND YEAR B. STEELE EIGHTH GRADE A. MORIN SEVENTH GRADE S. NORD FIFTH GRADE P. FORAN SIXTH GRADE M. WALSH FOURTH GRADE Grades from 3 to 12 and Commercial [ 23 ]