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

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Br. Basil celebrates his 25th. This year it is 25 years since Brother Basil entered the religious life. Brother Basil, or Frans Blom, was born in 1930 in Welft, Holland as Number Ten in a family of eleven boys and four girls. This was a time of economic depression, often referred to as the “Dirty Thirties;” family allowance or any other form of social assistance was still unheard of. The Blom family operated a small business in dairy products, and every day Mr. Blom could be seen pushing a handcart loaded with gleaming milk cans over the cob- blestone streets of the city. When Frans finished high school, he went to university to study agriculture. After two years he had to come home and take up a job to help a younger brother through university. For two years he worked for an insurance company. In 1954, he entered the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady of Lourdes. The deep religious spirit of the Blom family was apparent, as three boys and one of the girls entered the priesthood or the religious life. The hard-working spirit of the Blom family is exemplified by Mr. Blom, who lived to be 88 years old. Mrs. Blom, who is 86, is still in good health and helps take care of the grandchildren. It is with great joy that we congratulate Brother Basil and wish him a long and happy life with us at Vancouver College. 1. Br. Basil sheds light on some math graphing problems. 2. He always has something to throw out to the students. 4

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The first of the nineties Peter Peter’s happy, joyful, carefree soul enjoys life completely. Enter Vancouver College to shape and mould, Always remaining steadfast in Christian virtue. Conscious only of the here and now, with Every moment precious in our eyes, Peter and Fellow Grade Ones prepare for a future world Uniquely theirs, not ours. Little do these future leaders realize the changing time, Continuous in its movement, relentless in its monotony; However they are prepared by loving, ready hands Imitating the care of God. Leading and guiding. Demonstrating the worth of the Nineties child. Michel s’approche de l’omega Pierre est l’alpha brillant. COLLEGIAN STAFF Moderator: Br. Paul Raymond Editor-in-Chief: Roland St. Cyr Asst. Editor and Friends: Frank Schober Ad Campaign Manager: Marc O’loughlin High School and Faculty: Peter Heah High School and Copy: Ivan Revelant Business: Mike Fahrmann Grads: Brent Guile Activities: Chris Ho Sports Editor: Piotr Czaykowski Sports Co-editor: Rob Johnstone Elementary: Mike Kaweski Elementary Photographer: Stephen Lim Special Events: Clarence Hui Typing Editor: Gerry Belgardt Darkroom: Frank Chan Darkroom: Brent Done Photographer and Darkroom: Dan Paris Photographer: Frank Geier Photographer: Roger Grover Photographer: Mike Lopianowski 3

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Br. Penny; 45 years of service A former principal of Vancouver College, Brother William C. Penny, died in Salinas, Cal., in July 1978, of complications following heart surgery. He was 66 years of age. Brother Penny was principal from September 1948 until June 1954. He arrived the year after the disastrous fire that destroyed the third floor of McCormack Hall and did serious damage to much of the remainder of the building. Under his capable direction, permanent repairs were made and a new cafeteria was built — what is now the space used for art and industrial education. He also organized the campaign which permitted the erection of the Alumni Gymnasium, the provision of a long needed addition to the school facilities. The academic standing of the College also received strong emphasis under Brother Penny’s administration. Brother Penny’s teaching career extended over forty-five years. He taught in Brothers’ schools in New York City, in Birmingham, Michigan, in Honolulu, Hawaii and finally in Salinas, California. His many ex- pupils will remember him as a man of strong faith, of a brilliant mind, and of a wise and understanding heart. We pray that God will reward him for his many years of service on our behalf. 1. The tennis courts as they were from 1954 to 1975. 2. and 3. New facilities are constantly being added to the old gym. 5