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

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the Whole Man The most spectacu- lar, and at the time most devastating, event in the history of College is the 1946 fire, caused by faulty wiring in the attic. The third floor was reduced to ruins but, due io the “fireproof nature of construc- tion of the building, in a few days, to the disappointment of the students, clas- ses resumed as usual. This graph is a pictorial evidence of the steady growth of College. The number of graduates rose step-wise as each of the various additions were made. V.C. felt the squeeze during the Depression era anddhe attendance dropped tem- porarily. Undaunted, the Brothers continued their good work and today we see the fru its of their labours - 95 graduates are expected this year.

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College Develops Born 1899 in Victoria, Mr, Lee Wai went to China when a year old, only to return to Canada in 1923. After gaining experience at several lumber camps and re-visiting China, he came, in 1940, to work at Vancouver College. From the old kitchen of the Brothers ' residence, he fed 100 boarders and 20 Brothers. In 1957 he moved over to new kitchen in Mackin Hall and operated out of there for ten years. In 1967 he began to find cooking for the resident students too strenuous so he returned to the old kitchen in the residence to take care of the Brothers ' needs. In 1971 he went back to Hong Kong and Canton for a six month visit but he has now resumed his old routine - a good and loyal co- worker with the Brothers. Above is a typical afternoon, about 1962, when the Brothers found time to relax over a cup of tea. Lee is always there, catering to the needs of all. Until 1958, Junior Boarders were accepted down to Grade Three and were housed in the top floor of the Brothers ' resi- dence. The increasing demand for a well-rounded Christian education called for the necessary construction of Mackin Hall, completed in 1957. Classes were by this time completely filled to capacity and many prospective students had to be disappointed. Further expansion was evidently necessary but the means were sadly lacking. Then, early one morning, Mr. Henry J. Mackin walked into the office with a magnificent gift of 125,000 dollars. Almost immediately work began on the second wing. This new building was blessed by Archbishop Duke in 1957. The increased capacity was quickly filled, however, and enrollment leaped to 850 by 1959.

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In the World of The year of 1928 saw College ' s first Garden Party. Dancing, a picture gallery, an exhibition of drawings and different booths were among the entertainments which provided a truly memorable afternoon and evening. To the right is that very same location as it stands today, depicting V.C. ' s marked progress in the last 50 years. This is where the future Einsteins meet, proving Newton correct or plan- ning to write a new Physics book. Modern and sophisticated equipment was installed to keep up with the rapid strides in the Science field during the last decade. One of the numerous assets provided by the Christian Brothers is V.C.’s heuristic teaching. However, ex- plosions are usually frowned upon. b a