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

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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

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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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TO THOSE WHO ALWAYS FAITHFUL We need not look far for those who display the qualities of greatness: humility, kindness, patience and other centeredness; in short, a willingness to serve. Mother Teresa of Calcutta sums it up beautifully when she says, “We must not count the costs.” In every segment of society we have people who work tirelessly, behind the scenes and never “count the costs”, but the evidence of their work is obvious. Numerous jobs mysteriously find their way to completion. Our lives are made easier because of the endless uncomplaining efforts of these people. We have many people whose marvelous spirit of generosity makes our every job much easier to perform. From the midst of the many, we have the ominous task of choosing but a few. These six people exemplify the spirit of those who serve our community so well: Br. Gerard, Mrs. Sadler, Br. Nolan, Mrs. Sendall, Mr. Olson and Grace Macdonald. The accumulative efforts of these people span almost a century. This is quite an indication of dedication and service to Vancouver College. To such people “Semper Fidelis” is more than an inscription; it is a way of life. We thank you and we appreciate you. You are indeed persons of service to us all. 6 ' ‘:!