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

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Tomorrow’s leaders prepare their tactics. Vancouver College played host to over one hundred students from twenty schools who came here to participate in the 7th Annual International Student Leadership Conference held on November 24-25. Conference co-chairmen Mark Hagemoen and Paul Borchert, under the guidance of moderator Br. Paul Nolan had worked hard since September in setting up and organizing the conference. The conference was such a success that the idea was applied on a local level. Some of the students who were involved in the International Conference set up a Leadership Conference format which was put forth to the grade ten students for a day. The input and enthusiasm of the students was encouraging for future plans. The conference puts its main emphasis on student leadership and interaction within both school and society. Leadership is stressed through the five objectives of the I.S.L.I. — support, awareness, self-confidence, positive thinking and values. 1. Br. Maher and Mark Hagemoen sort out the calendar of events. 2. Eager Beaver Gofers. 3. Matt Lakowski ‘questions’ the outcome of this poster. 4. Relaxation is one element of success. 5. Michele Paris, Paul Gatto, and Kevin Ridley discuss the day’s events. 6. Discussion groups fell into fascinating debates. 7. Br. Nolan administered the Holy Blood. 8. Fr. Leahy revealed some of the elements of leadership.

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“Oliver” — “Reviewing the situation”. “Please sir, I want some more!” This was the cry of the audience after having seen the outstanding performance of the Vancouver College Grammar School boys and Little Flower Academy girls as they staged the well known musical, “Oliver”. On February 1 and 2 at Prince of Wales Auditorium, the combined talents of Gerald Shaffer as Oliver, Sean Murphy as the Artful Dodger, Bernie Coulson as Fagan and Lana Porter as Nancy, thrilled the audience. Through long and tedious hours of rehearsals, this core group of performers gave new life to favourite characters. The whole cast deserves a round of applause for a job well done. However, the success of this production was not accomplished through the work of a few individuals. The enthusiasm of people who volunteered hours of free time enabled those who took part to share in a sense of achievement and near perfection. Our warmest thanks and congratulations to Mrs. June Koch, musical director, Mrs. Carol Coulson, choreographer, Mr. Jim Lattimer, technical director, Mrs. Sendall, costumes, Mr. David Dewar, set designer, Br. Conti, producer, Mrs. McLean, ticket sales, and the many, many other people who helped with make up and on stage work and props. 1. Br. Conti always kept things orderly, especially the kids. 2. Mrs. Coulson made sure that her son looked his best before going on stage. 3. Mrs. Koch demonstrates to Mrs. Coulson, Mr. Lattimer and students, the right way to do it. 4. Sean Murphy and Lana Porter show their expertise in singing and dancing to the tune of “I’ll Do Anything”. 5. Sean demonstrates the artful craft of picking pockets to Gerald Shaffer as Oliver. 6. Orphanage life in the 1800’s was a “GRUELLING” experience. 7. “You can go but be back soon,” warns Fagan as the Artful Dodger prepares Oliver for his first pilfering job. 8. The Little Flower Academy girls add a delightful touch of grace to Fagan’s number. 9. Gerald Shaffer did a terrific job on the number “ Where is Love”.