Laura Secord Secondary School, also known simply as Laura Secord, is a public secondary school in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. It is located near the corner of Niagara and Carlton Streets. Laura Secord is a part of the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN). The school was founded in 1966.
| Laura Secord Secondary School | |
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349 Niagara Street , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 43°11′1.6″N 79°13′34.9″W / 43.183778°N 79.226361°W |
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| Type | Secondary School |
| Motto | Supero cum sapientia (I conquer through wisdom) |
| Established | 1966 |
| School board | District School Board of Niagara |
| Superintendent | Ann Gilmore |
| Area trustee | Kate Baggott |
| Principal | Tracy Sacco |
| Faculty | 36 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 630 (2020-2021) [1] |
| Language | English |
| Campus | St. Catharines |
| Colour(s) | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | The Patriot |
| Yearbook | The Patriot |
| Website | https://laurasecord.dsbn.org/ |
History
editLaura Secord Secondary School is named after Laura Secord, a Canadian heroine of the War of 1812. In 2016, the school celebrated its fiftieth anniversary.[2]
Performing Arts
editThe earliest known photos of the rock band Rush were taken at the school in 1974.[3]
The school has had its own productions of musicals. Students performed Oklahoma! in 2014,[4] The Addams Family in 2018,[5] and 9 to 5 in 2024.[6]
Athletics
editThe Laura Secord Patriots compete in the Niagara Region High School Athletics Association (NRHSAA) region, one of four zones in the Southern Ontario Secondary Schools Association (SOSSA).[7][8] As of 2023, a synthetic grass field was planned for the school.[9]
Notable alumni
edit- Ronnie Arneill; professional wrestler[10]
- James Bryan McCollum – musician, songwriter, and music producer. McCollum is a guitarist for The Philosopher Kings and Prozzäk.
- Scott Feschuk – Canadian speechwriter, humorist and former newspaper journalist.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Laura Secord Secondary School (921750)". Ontario Ministry of Education. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Laura Secord Secondary School marks 50 years this weekend". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Anderson, Jason. "Living on a Lighted Stage". The Walrus. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Rosts, Scott. "Secord staging a classic". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Cheevers, Melinda. "Laura Secord brings creepy, kooky family to the stage". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Hopkins, Lucy. "Arts: Whole school plays a role in annual Laura Secord musical". Niagara Now. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "NRHSAA – Niagara Region High School Athletic Association". 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "SOSSA Schools". www.sossa.on.ca. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "DSBN approves budget of 584 million for upcoming fiscal year". CTKB News. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Smith, Caleb (9 September 2017). "NXT in St. Catharines all about the hometown boy Dillinger". Slam Wrestling.
External links
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