Catholic Central High School (Windsor, Ontario)
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Catholic Central High School is a high school
in Windsor
, Ontario
, Canada. It is operated by the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
. Catholic Central High School has a diverse, multicultural student body.
The physical location of the school was the first major problem. It was decided that the first year classes would be held in the vacated St. Hubert's School in South Windsor (now occupied by Monseigneur Jean Noel). The first classes began in September 1986 with a staff of 16 dedicated teachers. Students were bused out to South Windsor for their classes.
Only one of the original staff members remain Mr. M. McKittrick, head of the Physical Education Department.
In August 1987, negotiations with the Windsor Public School Board were completed and the school location moved from St. Hubert's. The new location had a long history in the area as a grade school (Guppy), a commercial high school (Commerce) and as the Adult Education Center. In the second year the staff grew to 36 and there were 470 students in grades 9 and 10. In the fifth year, there were 1074 students and 75 teachers.
Expansion
In 1992, the school began a $4.6 million addition and renovations. The grand opening was held on Nov. 19, 1993 under the leadership of Mr. R. Stephens (Principal 1989 - 1994)
WE ARE THE COMETS!!!!
Comets are the most brilliant and most rare objects in the night sky. These soaring beacons with their beautiful tails come from other realms of the Solar System.
Perhaps there are adjectives and nouns in the above statement that best describes the students and teachers of our twenty five year old academic institution proudly known as Catholic Central. "Brilliant" and "rare or "unique" if you will, and "soaring beacons" are what CCH Comets are as they enact eh motto/mandate Christ waits for me in others. And "beautiful" in many ways. Long after graduation CCH students continue to be those "beacons" nearby and across the globe.
So how did we come to be known as "Comets", you ask?
Catholic Central was founded in 1986, the very year that Haley's Comet came close to the earth on its path through the solar system. In addition the current building that is CCH was first and elementary school (Guppy Elementary), then, a secondary school (Commerce High School). Coincidentally, their nickname happened to be "Comets". Thus, CCH readily accepted both the event and the tradition.
Consequently, a symbol of the "comet" and the tail adorns many dimensions of the school including its crest/coat of arms, as well as the center point of its impressive gymnasium. A comet and its tail wrap around the coach of arms with its head resting at the apex of the shield.
Yes, we are the Comets! We soar!
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada. It is operated by the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
The Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board oversees Catholic education in Windsor and the surrounding County of Essex, in Ontario, Canada...
. Catholic Central High School has a diverse, multicultural student body.
History
Catholic Central was founded in 1985 / 1986 when the Windsor Catholic School Board voted to open a fourth Catholic high school in the city. In January 1986, a principal was chosen: Mr. Ed Johnston (principal 1986 - 1988), who began to visit the feeder schools and work with students who would soon be the school's first class, and would eventually become the first graduates of the school.The physical location of the school was the first major problem. It was decided that the first year classes would be held in the vacated St. Hubert's School in South Windsor (now occupied by Monseigneur Jean Noel). The first classes began in September 1986 with a staff of 16 dedicated teachers. Students were bused out to South Windsor for their classes.
Only one of the original staff members remain Mr. M. McKittrick, head of the Physical Education Department.
In August 1987, negotiations with the Windsor Public School Board were completed and the school location moved from St. Hubert's. The new location had a long history in the area as a grade school (Guppy), a commercial high school (Commerce) and as the Adult Education Center. In the second year the staff grew to 36 and there were 470 students in grades 9 and 10. In the fifth year, there were 1074 students and 75 teachers.
Expansion
In 1992, the school began a $4.6 million addition and renovations. The grand opening was held on Nov. 19, 1993 under the leadership of Mr. R. Stephens (Principal 1989 - 1994)
WE ARE THE COMETS!!!!
Comets are the most brilliant and most rare objects in the night sky. These soaring beacons with their beautiful tails come from other realms of the Solar System.
Perhaps there are adjectives and nouns in the above statement that best describes the students and teachers of our twenty five year old academic institution proudly known as Catholic Central. "Brilliant" and "rare or "unique" if you will, and "soaring beacons" are what CCH Comets are as they enact eh motto/mandate Christ waits for me in others. And "beautiful" in many ways. Long after graduation CCH students continue to be those "beacons" nearby and across the globe.
So how did we come to be known as "Comets", you ask?
Catholic Central was founded in 1986, the very year that Haley's Comet came close to the earth on its path through the solar system. In addition the current building that is CCH was first and elementary school (Guppy Elementary), then, a secondary school (Commerce High School). Coincidentally, their nickname happened to be "Comets". Thus, CCH readily accepted both the event and the tradition.
Consequently, a symbol of the "comet" and the tail adorns many dimensions of the school including its crest/coat of arms, as well as the center point of its impressive gymnasium. A comet and its tail wrap around the coach of arms with its head resting at the apex of the shield.
Yes, we are the Comets! We soar!
Notable Alumni
- Matt MartinMatt Martin (ice hockey b. 1989)Matthew Martin is a Canadian professional ice hockey winger who currently plays for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League ....
* Plays in the NHL for the New York Islanders - Matei Nuna* Professional Basketball player for Asesoft Ploiesti in Romania.
- James BondyJames BondyJames Bondy is a Canadian entertainer, best known for his work as the human co-host of the children's show Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld, which airs on public television.-Background:...
* Professional actor and star of the PBS show Ribert & Roberts Wonderland of of Boston, Mass. - Tania Sorge* Founder of Transition to Betterness (T2B), philanthropic organization that has raised millions of dollars for local hospitals.
- Tyrone Crawford* Royal Arcunum Award Winner (2007). Defensive End for Boise State. Junior College All American(2009) Named Breakout Player for 2011 by ESPN.