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

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discuss the fine ' art ' of teaching MR. SPONZA, B.A. In his second year of instruction at the College, Mr. Sponza can be found teaching social studies to the grade 8’s and ll’s in the portable classrooms. He also coaches the grade 9 basketball team after school hours. MR. VANDERSANDE Mr Vandersande has been with V.C. for the past two years He teaches physics to grade 11 and 12 and general science to grade 10 BR. RAYMOND Nothing fazes this graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Christian Brother’s College. Since coming to us from Harbour Grace and Regina High Schools in Newfoundland two years ago, Br. Raymond has directed his energy towards teaching homeroom 72 and moderating the yearbook activity. BR. W.R. FOWLER A graduate of Iona College, Gonzaga University, and St. Michael’s College, Br Fowler’s first year at V.C. has seen him teaching math, religion and French on the grade 8 level. He has also acted as moderator of the successful intramural program and equally successful football team MISSL. DeVITA, B.Ed. Miss DeVita came from U.B.C. this year. As an art teacher, she broadened the artistic talents of grades 8, 9 and 10. A truly dedicated teacher, she helps to decorate the school for special events and assists students during lunch. MR. T.H. CHOO, B.Ed. Mr Choo has been teaching at V.C for the past three years. This year, he became the second member of the P E department, giving Phys. Ed instruction to grade 8 through 1 1 BR. BASHA Br Basha’s approach to teaching his grade fives is simple but effective: make learning enjoyable. In his second year at V C., he supervised the grade 7 basketball team and the elementary swimming program 9

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BR. W.J. MARTIN, B.A., M.A. Since graduating from Fordham University, Br. Martin has taken on many responsibilities, from being a classroom teacher to principal At present, he is in his second year at the College, teaching Religion 1 1 and 12, Law 1 1 and Geography 12 MR. M. BOREHAM, B.A. A graduate of V.C. and U.B.C., where he majored in Political Science, Mr. Boreham has returned to tutor English and religion as his first teaching assignment. As head coach of the Varsity soccer team, he led them to.a successful season record of 12-2-1 this year. BR. W.R. HOWARD, B.A., M.A. Br. Howard came to V.C. to teach his specialty, math, to students in grade 10. In his first year he has coached the J.V. Basketball team and earned the respect of the resident students, of whom he is moderator. MR. DOYLE, B.Sc. A graduate from V.C C and U B C.. Mr. Doyle’s first year at the College has been rather productive for the Science Department He taught general science to grade 9 and human biology to grade 11, supervising the grade 9 Science Club after school. BR. F.F. BRENNAN, B.A., B.Ed., MS. As mathematics teachers for grade 1 1 and 12, Br. Brennan has inculcated a great degree of neatness in all his pupils. As a tribute to his mathematical prowess, he has been in charge of the school’s finances since joining us two years ago. 8 MR. HALLAM, B.Ed. Mr. Hallam’s third year saw him teaching English, Socials and P.E at the grade 8 and 9 levels. After school, he devotes his time to coaching the J.V. football and track teams. Miss DeVita and Mr. Kazun MR. GIACOMAZZA, B.A. Another graduate from U.B.C., Mr. G has taught P.E. and socials to the elementary school for the past two years. He also supervised in- tramurals and all the sporting events that took place during the year in the elementary school.

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BR. D.D. KENNY, B.A., M.A. A graduate of Notre Dame University in South Bend, Indiana, Br. Kenny is in his third year at V.C. He teaches religion and social studies to grade 10 and history to grade 12. In addition to these duties, he is the Dean of Studies and moderator of the resident students. MR. L. MATUSICKY, B.A., M.A. This well-travelled Louisianian had taught at many schools in the mid-western U.S. and Canada before coming to teach at V.C. three years ago. He teaches English and religion to grade 1 1 and speech to grade 8. MRS. E. CAMPBELL, B.Ed. For the past 3 years, Mrs. Campbell has taught grade 1. MRS. A. CHEESMAN, H.Dep.Ed. Teaching grade 2, Mrs. Cheesman hails from London, England She has taught at the College for five years. MR. S. KAZUN, B.Sc. A graduate of V.C., Mr. Kazun has taught at the College for four years since graduating from U.B.C. He teaches Chemistry 11 and 12, Religion 12 and Science 10. When not concocting chemical formulae, he can be found sharing his musical talents with the choir or supervising the year’s Musical. 10 MR. D.P. KELLY, B.A. A former graduate of V.C., Mr. Kelly attended S.F.U., W.W.U. and U.B.C. before coming back to teach Socials 8 and 9 and Religion 8 five years ago. As a member of the last Archbishop Trophy and Shrine Bowl winning team, it was only fitting that Coach Kelly led the Varsity team this year to its first Archbishop T rophy since ' 67 . BR, M.W. FUREY, B.A. In Br. Furey’s 6-year log at the College, he has been involved, in one way or another, in a total of four musicals In the past 2 years, he has been the driving force behind the high school musicals. Half a Sixpence” and “Anything Goes” He teaches English and religion to grade 9 and reading to grade 8. MRS. NAAS Mrs. Naas has been the head librarian of the senior library for the past 6 years. MR. J.C. BELL, B.Ed. In four years at the College, Mr. Bell’s emphasis on oral and aural comprehension in French 10, 11 and 12 has benefited the many French students who have participated in his course. This year, he supervised the intramural program and coached the debating team.