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

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Cfje College Annuals; This is the twenty-sixth annual in V.C.’s history, the twenty-third using the name “Collegian”. The first yearbook, brought out in 1928, had 64 pages. In 1951 the fourth attempt to get a regular series going was made - and it took. It was no modest effort either -- 180 pages, of which 84 were ads which made it a resounding financial suc- cess. This set the tone of future books -- a vigorous ad campaign, a high quality book and a copy in every family. The Collegian has traditionally aimed at being a true reflection of the year’s hap- penings -- giving complete coverage of every student, every activity and every sport as far as possible -- a historical source book presented tastefully and ar- tistically. The 1972 book, though surveying the development of the past fifty years, still presents its traditional coverage as in- dicated in the following Index. FACULTY 26 GRADUATES 34 CLASSES 64 ACTIVITIES 80 SPORTS 102 JUNIORS 132 FRIENDS 148

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18 Thus, we have leafed through the last fifty years of the history of Vancouver College. The achievements have filled us with awe and wonder; and yet let us realize that no mark achieved in the Government Examination, no matter how outstanding, and no season’s record, regardless of its impeccability, can truly indicate the education provided by this school. The moulding of character, the strengthening of soul, the entire development of the person, the satisfaction of the thirst for knowledge and the need for physical and cultural activities- all these can never be demon- strated test-wise. Yet this is but part of College’s tradition, an obligation which the Brothers have magnanimously brought upon themselves through the However, the task of Vancouver College is never complete. Above are the students - the graduates of 1984 - who will occupy the Brothers’ attention for the next twelve years. Succeeding them will be yet other classes of pupils; and so the years will roll on, bringing with them more grade ones, more challenges. Only by realizing this will we be able to fully appreciate the good work of the Brothers. Theirs is the harder way, theirs is the path less often travelled, but their sacrifices are the gains of the school. The growth of College demon- strates this admirably and judging by the present trends, this growth will con- tinue. Copy and Layout for historical section prepared by Lawrence Leo

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IN MEMORY OF 1879 Six years after Vancouver College opened its doors Archbishop Duke was consecrated co- adjutor to the late Archbishop Timothy Casey of Vancouver, who was failing in health. On the death of Archbishop Casey in 1931, Archbishop Duke was confronted with the responsibility of planning for the religious care of a diocese that was to have the greatest growth of any in Canada during the next two decades. The development of the archdiocese under Archbishop Duke roughly paralleled the development of Vancouver College, and their destinies were intertwined throughout the years. He always exhibited a great interest in the affairs of College and was ever ready to assist at any function to which he was invited. His Excellency, Most Reverend WILLIAM MARK DUKE Archbishop of Vancouver from 1931 to 1964 Archbishop Duke, Monsignor Nichol and Brother Penny are pictured here while attending a College function, shortly after the opening of the new gym. 20