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

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Early last October, Vancouver’s Catholics celebrated a double jubilee. Some forty Archbishops and Bishops, a host of clergy, and thousands of British Columbians gathered to witness the joint celebration of the Golden Jubilee of Holy Rosary Cathedral and the Silver Anniversary of the Consecration of our beloved Archbishop. The week’s festiv- ities gave people an ample opportunity to reflect on the monumental work accomplished by the Archbishop during the past quarter-century. They listened to words of praise addressed by His Eminence, James Cardinal McGuigan, and other dignitaries from Canada and the U.S. And, beneath all the splendour, they saw and prayed for this man of God — a Christ-like shepherd — who had given so unselfishly for his flock. We pray that God will spare him for many more years to serve as a shining light leading us to “the Way, the Truth, and the Light.” His Excellency, Most Reverend WILLIAM MARK DUKE Archbishop of Vancouver HIS EXCELLENCY arrives at Capilano Sta- dium for Annual Rosary Rally.

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CLASSROOMS were redecor- ated from ceiling to floor. GYMNASIUM - AUDITORIUM was com- pleted during Brother Penny’s second year. TENNIS COURTS were built in 1952. When Brother Penny addressed the student body for the first time, some 290 students eyed the youthful-looking, yet commanding, Brother who had been teaching boys for almost 20 years, and wondered what the next six years would be like. Today, over 640 boys, as well as a host of ex-pupils, parents and friends have come to know and admire him as a Religious Brother, an administrator, a teacher and a friend. Innumerable improvements have taken place since Brother first took up his duties here. His first task was to complete the work on the new gym begun by Rev. Br. M. D. Cunningham, the former Principal. It stands today as a silent tribute to the persevering efforts of both Brothers. Both during and since the construction of the Gym, other improvements and additions continued at a dizzy pace. Every classroom was renovated from ceiling to floor. The Chapel, Library, Chemistry Lab, Dormitories, Hallways, etc., received special care. Asphalt replaced the THE CHEMISTRY LAB was made ultra-modern. gravel on the paths and driveway; spacious tennis courts adorned the front of the gym. In short, the improvements covered everything from a new roof on the residence to new door- mats at the gym entrance. Scholastically, the Curriculum was broadened to include new subjects; Grades One and Two were opened and other classes were divided to provide for more pupils. Brother Penny has done more, however, than accomplish tasks that can be measured. As a man of God, he instilled in the students the traits of good, Catholic manhood. Both as Principal and teacher he exemplified the ideal combination of justice and kindness. After a busy day in the office, he could often be found in the gym or on the field giving helpful advice to budding athletes. Such things cannot be evaluated, much less written down. This is our way of thanking him. His term of office expired, Brother Penny will leave the College. We pray that God will reward him for his years of labour in our behalf. THE GYM provided 8,000 sq. ft. of playing space.

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Very Reverend Msgr. M. T. NICHOL, V.G. Pastor, Sts. Peter and Paul Two priests cater to the spiritual needs of V.C. students. Each first Thursday of the school year, Msgr. Nichol and Father Reiter spend an entire school day in the small confessionals administering the Sacrament of Penance to hundreds of youthful penitents. Boarders’ Con- fessions are heard each week and Holy Mass is offered each Saturday in the College Chapel. Both priests take a kindly interest in all the school ' s activities, preside at all the major func- tions, and are ardent supporters of the school’s athletic teams. Add to this the many duties they have to perform for both the Parish and the Diocese they serve and one must conclude that the College is fortunate indeed to have them as Chaplains. Msgr. Nichol has been pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul for the past fourteen years. Father Reiter joined him as assistant two years ago. We pray that they will remain with us for many years to come. ev - r nm J0SePH As sist Qnt REit R 7