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

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RELIGION R. BURKE, L. Chrismas, and G. Ing- ram contemplate in School Chapel. STATIONS of the Cross was a con- stant practice on Fridays daring lent. MISSION Collections grow larger with the generous gifts from pupils. STUDENTS express devotion to Mary in month of May with altars. THIS NEWLY ESTABLISHED PAMPHLET RACK ATTRACTS G. SMITH UNITED IN PRAYER, In keeping with the avowed purpose of Catholic education, the train- ing of Catholic youth in the fundamentals of their faith, Vancouver College has made use of every opportunity to know and practice religion, the all-important subject. Religion classes, of course, are conducted in each class for 45 minutes of each day. Besides this there are other invaluable functions. The V.C. student has the opportunity to frequently receive the Sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist. Confessions take place every Thursday with Monsignor Nichol and Father Reiter hearing, which provides the opportunity for the 8

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FACULTY BR. E. E. ST. MARTIN, B.Se. Arrived in Sept., 1955. He is from St. Boniface Mission, Kimberley, S. Afri- ca. He teaches General Science. Mod- erates senior boarders and Jr. Art. BR. J. H. WINBLAD, B.A. Formerly of Iona College, N.Y. He joined College faculty in Sept., 1955. Br. Winblad moderates junior board- ers and the Apostleship of Prayer. W. C. DONNELLY, M.D. He has been team doctor at College since ’53. Started school in Jasper; later attended College. Studied Arts at U.B.C.; Medicine at U of Manitoba. MRS. S. B. MULRONEY In charge of junior boarders; has been a member of College staff since Sept. 1953. Mrs. Mulroney is also in charge of kitchen and employment. MR. G. C. OLSON Band instructor. Came to College five years ago. Mr. Olson once directed the North Van. High School Band and now directs Van. Junior Symphony. MR. C. N. PEARSE Has been the official registrar of Van- couver College for year 1955-56. Mr. Pearse was a student of Vancouver College during the years 1925-1930. MR. P. A. WATTS, A.R.C.M. Director of Glee Club. A member of College faculty since 1950. Mr. Watts studied music in London, England, where he received his A.R.C.M. degree. MRS. P. W. WATTS Teaches piano at Vancouver College. This is the first year Mrs. Watts has taught at College. She has re- placed Miss Ford as music instructor. BROTHERS ' RESIDENCE, VANCOUVER COLLEGE 7

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PILGRIM STATUE of Fatima came to Van. having travelled the globe. SPIRITUAL READING during re- treat occupied many student hours. BEFORE ENTERING confessional J. Dumont ponders while waiting. INTENT EXPRESSIONS of 10A students as they listen to Fr. Hart. STUDY, AND PLAY boarders to receive communion the following day. The student body attends Mass together on every First Friday. Collections for the Missions are taken up frequently! this year it reached over $1000.00. There is a pamphlet rack for Religious Vocations literature in the main hall. A diocesan Vocations exhibit sponsored by Vancouver College took over the gym for four days this year, and the College boys were given ample opportunity to attend. In addition the Apostleship of Prayer is promoted for the boys. The essence of the latter is to promote santification of oneself. ATTENDANCE at First Friday Mass is always high. The Gregorian Chant is being sung by A. Notte, G. MacKenzie, D. Bileski and N. Oddy. VOCATION WEEK DISPLAY WAS HELD IN THE COLLEGE GYMNASIUM (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) 9