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A publication for the Vancouver College Community Issue 19 • October 2013 HOMECOMING 2013 With the outstanding cooperation of The following day alumni golfers met at the University Golf Club the weatherman, the 2013 Vancouver for the 40th Annual Alumni Golf College Homecoming weekend was a Tournament. It was one the best huge success. Saturday morning saw attended and most successful tournaments in recent years. There the sky clear in time for the pre game were 61 golfers and a few special guests at the banquet dinner. One of Alumni Reception in the Hardy Gym. Commemorative Football signed by members the prior year’s Alumni who used to of the ’91 Fighing Irish Football Team. The Master of Ceremonies for the help organize the tournament came event, Mike McIsaac (VC’87), welcomed back to win low gross, low net, and KP – Congratulations to Harry White Daniel McDaniel (VC’63) The sweater still fits. the alumni present and introduced (VC’63)! Everyone left with arms full members of the Provincial Champion, of prizes and one lucky person won 4 nights accommodation in Whistler. 1991 Varsity Football Team. Team The Best Ball competition was won Captain, L. J. Eiben (VC’92) responded by the family foursome of Bob Doyle on behalf of his teammates and spoke (VC’73), Joe Doyle (VC’81), James Kozak, and Michael Doyle (VC’15). about the championship season. We were told that Michael had to make all the key shots so they could The “main event” of the day was the Fighting end up 9 under par. Five members Irish taking on two time Provincial Champion, of the Vancouver College Board Mt. Douglas Rams before a standing room only participated, along with four teachers crowd in excess of 1,500. The Rams, the top and three students. Dinner was ranked team in the province again this year and slightly delayed because of the action perhaps one of the finest high school football at the putting competition which was teams in recent memory, prevailed over the finally won by Stefan Ferris (VC’96). Irish 42-21. Perhaps the most magical part of the tournament was the brilliant sunshine Among the alumni in attendance that showed up for the whole day! were members of the Class of 1963 and the Class of 1993 who were Members of the 1991 Provincial Champion Varsity celebrating their 50th and Football Team (L-R) Roger Deslauriers (Assistant 20th reunions respectively. Coach), Gerald Cole, Andrew Forrest, Sean Cameron, L. J. Eiben, Seamus Walsh, Jon Tagulao, Mike Wilson, Aaron Fitterer . We would like to thank Céili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant & Mark Reid VC’86, General Manager Some of the Alumni in attendance. for sponsoring the Annual Alumni Homecoming game for the 7th year. John Dumont (VC’93) with his uncle Rob Dumont (VC’63) IN THIS ISSUE • Class of 1953 Reunion • Irish Grads Going on • Irish Alumni Win Gold to Compete • VC Student oƒ the Year Medals • Class of 1993 Reunion • Alumni Working at VC • 2013 Alumni Football Game • Alumni Profile • College Grad Earns $80,000 • Irish Rowing More Golden • VC Hall oƒ Honour Scholarship Moments Inductees INSIDE• Rest in Peace • Ed Gladstone (VC’28) • Where Are They Now VC Alumni 2 Msgr. T. M. Nichol SchoLARshiP Alumni Working VAncouveR COLLEGE at Vancouver College Student oƒ Over the years we have had 44 of its alumni come back to Vancouver College to work either as teachers or in a support role. Currently, 11 alumni are on staff at the school. We hope this list is the Year complete and would appreciate being advised of any errors or omissions. Name Role at VC Tenure This award is awarded annually to the senior who most typifies the qualities desired in a Vancouver Chris Beaton (VC’65) Economics, Football coach 1970-1973 College graduate. Joe Bell (VC’66) English, PE, Football coach 1970-1974 1967 Jack McLaughlin Mike Boreham (VC’70) English, Religion 1978-1981 1968 Mike Munsie Henry Budai (VC’77) Languages 1983-Present 1969 Stanley Kazun Joe Burke (VC’66) Grade 8, Assistant Principal 1983-1989, 1997-2013 1970 Kevin O’Neill Andy Capadouca (VC’94) Groundskeeper 1996-1999 1971 Max Fraser Br. Bill Carrothers (VC’62) Grade 5 1967-1977 1972 Mike McLaughlin Reg Clarkson (VC’44) Religion, Basketball Coach 1950-1951, 1986-1989 1973 John Lenahan Wes Cordick (VC’03) Intramurals 2008-2009 1974 Lorcan O’Melinn Alex Dean (VC’07) Learning Assistance 2013-Present 1975 Thomas Clarke 1976 Kevin Konar / Michael Luz John Donald (VC’86) Grade 8 1994-1947 1977 William Rogers Dr. W. C. Donnelly (VC’37) School Doctor 1955-1958 1978 Dean Pietrantonio Br. Frank Duff (VC’65) Socials, English 1969-1978, 1988-1995 1979 Simon Bachmann Matt Esaw (VC’05) Grade 8 2013-Present 1980 Robert MacKinnon Br. Joe Fairleigh (VC’45) English, Socials, Football 1966-1968 1981 David Green Br. Charlie Hancock (VC’67) Grade 8 1971-1975, 1983-1984 1982 Michael Lee / Samuel Vovnik Alex Huang (VC’04) Learning Assistance 2012-2013 1983 Sean Koban / Colin Carney Stan Kazun (VC’69) Religion, Chemistry 1976-1982 1984 Joe Olma Denis Kelly (VC’68) Socials, Football Coach 1974-1980 1985 Charles Winternitz 1986 Gordon Byrn Rob Kozikowski (VC’94) Socials, Assistant Principal 2001-Present 1987 Matt Burns Charlie Lipp (VC’62) Director of Development 1991-1992 1988 John Reid Alvin Lui (VC’05) Science 2012-Present 1989 Mark Mogatas Br. Garfield Lyons (VC’28) Math, Science 1957-1973 1990 Emmet Duncan Br. Ron MacKenzie (VC’50) Grade 9 1957-1962, 1981-1991 1991 Matthew Van Wollen Br. Jim McInnis (VC’60) Science, Socials 1968-1970 1992 Todd Zickler Br. Wayne McIntyre (VC’42) Religion, French, Math 1950-1954 1993 Jerry Cheung John Mills (VC’68) Grade 6, Basketball Coach 1974-1979 1994 Jonathan Sy Cal Murphy (VC’50) English, Football Coach 1960-1965 1995 Jerome Lee 1996 Justin Lam Enzo Nardi (VC’96) Math, Vice Principal 2002-Present 1997 Carlos Francisco John O’Flynn (VC82) Grade 3 2000-2002 1998 Francis Nixon Peter Ohler (VC’59) English, Socials 1965-1968 1999 Greg Dent Larry Olson (VC’77) Music 1989-Present 2000 Greg Ng John Paul Planta (VC’97) Grade 4 2007-Present 2001 Vince Caparas Steve Rogers (VC’70) Socials 1982-1989 2002 Enrico Cunanan Joe Rogers (VC75) Math, Vice Principal 1978-1981, 1986-1994 2003 Andrew Vince Br. Paschal Rowland (VC’53) English. Socials 1958-1967, 1974-1999 2004 Jamie Bull Joe Santos (VC’05) Communications Officer 2013-Present 2005 Noel Nguyen 2006 Ricky Bal Jon Tagulao (VC’93) English, Religion 1999-Present 2007 Sean Addison Joe Vernier (VC’05) Grade 7 2010-2013 2008 Thomas Curran Rob Weitemeyer (VC’00) Learning Assistance, Rowing 2010-2011 2009 Michael Fenrich Br. Paul Whalen (VC’30) Math 1946-1947 2010 Thomas Dodge Sam Whittaker (VC’62) Grade 7 1966-1968 2011 Alex Abundo Christopher Wong (VC’96) Math 2013-Present 2012 Andrew Trasolini Br. Jim Wright (VC’61) English 1974-1947 2013 Daniel Curalli 3 VC Alumni COLLEGE GRAD EARns REST IN PEACE Since the last edition of the Irish Review $80,000 Scholarship (April, 2013), we have learned of the passing of the following Vancouver College Alumni: Dylan Kruger (VC’13) has been named a recipient of the prestigious Loran Award. The $80,000 scholarship is awarded by Robert Tack (VC’50) the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation and is given to just Robert passed away November 5, 2012 30 Canadian students each year. Dylan was chosen from among Jack Cooke (VC’51) Jack passed away February 8, 2013 4,000 nominees across the country. David Schaab (VC’70) Loran scholars receive a renewable grant of a $9,000 living allowance matched by a tuition waiver for David passed away on February 19, 2013 their Canadian university tuition fees. The award also includes a mentorship and summer program where each scholar is paired with a mentor who challenges, advises and encourages them to pursue Frank Crane (VC’51) academic excellence and develop career choices. Frank passed away on May 24, 2013 The selection process, which goes well beyond just academic results, comprised a day long series of Don McConachie (VC’57) interviews at UBC, with the 19 regional finalists being sent to Toronto for a two day series of events Don passed away on June 23, 2013 and interviews. To close off the interview process each of the participants had to compete in a talent Paul Cote (VC’61) show to show off their expertise in everything from singing, juggling, impersonations etc. Paul passed away July 19, 2013 While in his senior year at VC, Dylan a member of the President’s Honour Society (a final academic Brian McCarry (VC’64) average of 90% or better), a member of the Student Council, a member of the cast of the musical, Brian passed away July 7, 2013 “Godspell”, a writer for the school newspaper and, in his spare time, he volunteered at his church. Paul Legree (VC’45) He has chosen to attend the University of Ottawa where he plans to pursue a degree in political Paul passed away July 22, 2013 science and communications. In addition to attending university, he has also acquired an Internship for Mark Adler, Member of Parliament for York Centre. Donald Flahiff (VC’57) Don passed away July 23, 2013 Donald Lamb (VC’46) CLASS of 1953 Don passed away July 28, 2013 Ronald Gray (VC’46) Ron passed away August 14, 2013 Donald Cretney (VC’59) Celebrates Don passed away August 24, 2013 Mike Hurley (VC’62) Mike passed away September 8, 2013 Paul Westwell (VC’68) Paul passed away September 20, 2013 We thank God for the gift of their lives and our thoughts and prayers are with their families.