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

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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

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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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ARCHBISHOP DUKE 1971 The Archbishop’s trophy, emblematic of the football championship of the Catholic schools was inaugurated in his time and on occasion he went out on the field to make the ceremonial kick-off. He never failed to present the trophy personally until his retirement. He lent his active support to the drive for funds for the new gym in 1951 and the school was particularly happy to have him perform the blessing. He was back again in 1957 to bless the new Mackin Hall. The tradition of College that tended to accent athletics received his enthusiastic support as he was, personally, a very active man and remained so almost to his death at 91 on August 31, 1971. It is indeed fitting that Vancouver College as it looks back over its first turbulent fifty years should take this opportunity to recognize a man whose life and hopes have coincided so closely with it. Archbishop Duke blesses statues for the classrooms of College, after the opening of Mackin Hall in 1957. Archbishop Duke kicking off at the third annual Catholic High School Championship Game with the assistance of Br. Bates. Vancouver College defeated Notre Dame 27-6. In the 1960 Catholic High School Championship, Vancouver College beat Notre Dame decisively. Ar- chbishop Duke presented the Trophy to Captains Macaulay and Beaton. 21