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

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His Excellency WM. M. DUKE Archbishop of Vancouver

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CONSECRATION OF THE SCHOOL O Heart of Jesus! be with our students, Whatever their work, wherever they be; Enlighten their minds with love of Heaven And keep them loyal and true to Thee. That so they may learn the one great lesson So often missed by the human race— There is no knowledge where Faith is flouted, There is no beauty without God ' s grace.

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE The founding of Vancouver College was proof of the deep faith of its Founders in the principles and ideals of Christian education. These Founders were not alone in giving practical expression of their belief in the power of a religious education to develop that consciousness of duty and discipline of will, characteristic of the good citizen. This is evidenced by the whole- hearted co-operation of the many generous-minded friends whose loyal support has made possible the carrying on of the work of our school. Newspapers, magazines and radio are warning us today that our civiliza- tion is in danger. Appalling statistics on juvenile delinquency arouse the fear that these pessimistic predictions are not without foundation. Whatever our view may be concerning the future, we are forced to admit that there has been a weakening of respect for authority and a lessening of reverence for much that our age considered sacred. Because of this, it behooves all friends of youth to pass on to the younger generation those noble traditions of which they are guardians. The traditions established in Vancouver College over a period of twenty- five years are the result of careful planning, and the labors of those whose devotion to high ideals commands our respect. These traditions are worthy of preservation. That is our sacred trust, and it is my hope that we shall not fail to appreciate our obligation to contribute our share toward the realization of the hopes of all who have a deep love for Vancouver College. Rev. Br. M. D. Cunningham, M. A.