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Alumni Entrepreneurs Making it Big

May 30th, 2008

waxacar.caTeddy Hartshorne '05 and Edgardo Pinillos '05 are spit shining cars and having success doing it as their automotive detailing company, Attention-to-Detail, is taking off. The two are taking steps to expand their operation and are now in the process of marking their place in the Vancouver business community as they work on landing various mid-scale contracts.

Attention-to-Detail was started i ...

Laurence Nixon '05: Huskies QB1

May 28th, 2008

Laurence NixonNixon Gearing up for a Starting Season

Laurence Nixon '05 has earned the starting quarterback position for the University of Saskatchewan Huskie's football program. After red-shirting his first season, he was brought in half way through a game against Simon Fraser last year and has not looked back since. He started pretty much the rest of the season last year and is getting geared up to st ...

UPDATE: Alumni Fishing Derby Location Finalized

May 28th, 2008

UPDATE: Location of 2nd Annual Alumni Fishing Derby has been finalized.

The event will take place at Peter Hope Lake this year. The lake is northwest of Merritt. Please remember to register with Rob Kozikowski as soon as possible. 604 868 3333. rkozikow@vc.bc.ca


The 2nd Annual Alumni Fishing Derby

Saturday June 2, 2008 will host the Second Annual VC Alumni Fishing Derby. The alumni f ...

A few Pics from the Alumni Football Game

May 22nd, 2008

24th Annual Alumni Football Game

May 10, 2008 - The Alumni Football game at Mayfair was a complete success. The Alumni were once again victorious!!!

Here are a few pictures from the game, including a photo of Adrien Wen '02, Myself '02 (Patrick Nixon), Steve Jagger '96, and Mr. Fong at the Mayfair Alumni booth.

NOTE: Full game summary and official game photos still to come.

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Ranked #1 by Fraser Institute

May 22nd, 2008

DaveHardy.JPGVancouver College Ranked #1 in the Province

The Fraser Institutes annual high school report card ranks each school in British Columbia. This year Vancouver College was ranked #1, tied with 4 other schools. VC Principal Dave Hardy sent me this message about the results:

I am pleased to report that in the Fraser Institute's Report Card on Secondary Schools in British Columbia, ...

UPDATE: Alumni Basketball Tournament Cancelled

May 18th, 2008

UPDATE:

Hello Vancouver College Basketball Alumni

I regret to inform you that the 2008 Vancouver College Alumni Basketball Tournament scheduled to take place on the May 23-24 weekend has been cancelled.

Due to a low number of registered players, it has forced us to cancel the annual tournament, as there are not enough teams for a proper draw. I hope that next yea ...

Message from the President

May 9th, 2008

April 2008 Stephen Eivemark

Spring has sprung and there's no time to shake off the winter blahs!

There is a full sleight of events this spring and definitely something for everyone. Just past is the 20 Years in a Row reunion event. 20 years! My year was the first year this program was launched and I can remember the struggle they had to get it off the ground. Now we've got national champions! Also, ju ...

Aaron Hargreaves '04 CFL Bound

May 9th, 2008

Aaron Hargreaves Drafted by Bombers

VC Grad of 2004, Aaron Hargreaves, was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played in the Canadian University level with Simon Fraser University. He was drafted in the Second Round of the CFL draft last weekend.

Here is part of an article from "Burnaby Now" published Saturday 3 May.


Clan receiver to Bombers in draft 2nd round
Tom Berridge, Bu ...

25th Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament

May 5th, 2008

25TH Annual

Vancouver College Alumni Basketball

Tournament, May 23 & 24, 2008

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The Tournament features two days of great competition from players spanning the decades, a BBQ staffed by hard working parent volunteers, a Saturday night wrap up party with awards, prizes, and a Calcutta Draw that usually gets out of hand. And maybe a few more surprises. If you're not a p ...

2nd Annual Alumni Fishing Derby

May 5th, 2008

2nd Annual VC Alumni Fishing DerbyThe 2nd Annual Alumni Fishing Derby

Saturday June 2, 2008 will host the Second Annual VC Alumni Fishing Derby. The alumni fishermen are heading up to Chataway lake, just northwest of Merrit, this year to conquer some mighty fish. Any and all styles and skill levels are welcome. The event is open to all alumni, parents, family, and friends and is sure to be an excellent event. Last year w ...