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

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BROTHER FIRST’S 50TH TRIBUTE TO BROTHER GERARD This year, 1986, Brother Johannes van de Ven is celebrating his Golden Jubilee of Religious Profession in the Congregation of Our Lady of Lourdes. Here at Vancouver College we know him as Brother Gerard, and the elementary boys know him as “Brother First” for he is number one in their eyes. But it is a real “Dutch treat” for them when they say “hello Brother last” and he chases them madly down the corridor frightening and disturbing all and sundry in the offices and classrooms nearby. Brother Gerard’s association with Vancouver Colleg e began, as for other Brothers of Lourdes, by coming here to learn English before moving on to their apostolate in Alberta. After some years there, he and Brother Basil returned to teach at Vancouver College. Brother Gerard is retired from teaching but certainly not from his involvement in the school. He takes care of so many jobs that we wonder how he gets the time and the energy to do them. But he does them with a willing, generous heart and with profound cheerfulness. He is a great blessing in our midst. Brother Gerard offers Vancouver College a presence that is warm, alive and free. What is the foundation of that presence? The three realities of compassion, fidelity and a sense of celebration. Those who know him and have lived with him testify to these qualities and to his ability to live them out in a most human and unobtrusive manner. Our school motto is “Semper Fidelis - Always Faithful”. Faithfulness is a quality deeply rooted in the very reality of God. Brother Gerard is a great example to us of that Godlike quality. By his life he is inviting us to be as God-created us - loving and believing Christians, living our lives in wonder and appreciation. For this we thank you, Brother Gerard, as we thank you for yourself and your works. 9

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NORAH SEND ALL: 25 YRS. OF DEDICATION TRIBUTE TO MRS. NORAH SENDALL Mrs. Norah Sendall is one of the many faithful ladies associated with Vancouver College down through its history. We are celebrating twenty-five years of her service to the boys and their families. This event also coincides with her retirement as of June 30, 1986. Mrs. Sendall began her association with Vancouver College as a volunteer. For several years she taught typing and for the remainder of her time with us here has been the librarian for the elementary school. To say that she has touched the lives of many of our students is to put it rather mildly. Her graciousness, her charm and her obvious love of life, have made great impressions upon the minds and hearts of all those who have come in contact with her over the years. Mrs. Sendall has been a consistent and faithful lover of Vancouver College. For that she will be remembered and ap¬ preciated for many years to come. We know that, despite official retirement, she will continue to be part of our lives at Vancouver College. We thank Mrs. Sendall for being herself and giving so much of herself. We wish her the best of blessings for the future for we know God is smiling sweetly on her beautiful life.

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THE VICE PRINCIPALS Mr. D. Sponza- B.A. Mr. Sponza’s ninth year at V.C. was his first as Vice-Principal. Aside from his administrative duties, he taught Typing 10 and Geography 12. He also co-ordinated the successful Emerald Tournament. Br. D.F. Nash - B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D. Brother taught English Literature 12 and Religion 12. He was also editor of the Teachers’ Weekly Bulletin and the College Newsletter. Mr. M.J. Kim- B.Ed. Mr. Kim is the Vice-Principal in charge of the elementary school. He also works in the L.A.C. (Learning Assistance Centre) for both the High School and grade 7, and runs the Computer Club.