North Battleford Comprehensive High School
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North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) is one of three high school
s in the city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan
, Canada
. NBCHS has a student body of around 800 students, and a faculty of approximately 50 teachers.
was incorporated into the building. In January 1988 the school became one of four in the province to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme. As of August 27, 2007 North Battleford Comprehensive became a smoke free zone.
It is currently in the process of becoming an urban reserve.
The senior boys volleyball team placed second at the Volleyball Provincials in 2011.
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Vice Principal Daryl Wing heads the school 'Rockstar Club' with his band Highway 4 North who have, over the course of the 2010-2011 scholastic year, learnt 3 songs, all of them covers. Their most popular cover song is 'Shine' by Collective Soul. It has become an unofficial anthem for the school, being heard at almost every school event throughout the year.
High school
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s in the city of North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
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, Canada
Canada
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. NBCHS has a student body of around 800 students, and a faculty of approximately 50 teachers.
History
Construction of the school was completed in 1970, and was originally opened as North Battleford Collegiate Institute. In 1974 the school took the name NBCHS. In 1997 the school's building was divided, and the North West Regional CollegeNorth West Regional College (Saskatchewan)
North West Regional College is a regional college based out of two primary campuses in Meadow Lake and North Battleford that provides post-secondary education in the north east region of the province.-Programs:...
was incorporated into the building. In January 1988 the school became one of four in the province to offer the International Baccalaureate Programme. As of August 27, 2007 North Battleford Comprehensive became a smoke free zone.
It is currently in the process of becoming an urban reserve.
Notable staff
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- (History) - current Lieutenant Governor of SaskatchewanLieutenant Governor of SaskatchewanThe Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan is the viceregal representative in Saskatchewan of the Canadian monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, who operates distinctly within the province but is also shared equally with the ten other jurisdictions of Canada and resides predominantly in her oldest realm, the...
Notable Sports Members
- Wade BelakWade BelakWade Belak was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward and defenceman. He was drafted 12th overall by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft...
- professional hockey player for the Nashville PredatorsNashville PredatorsThe Nashville Predators are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League... - Rueben MayesRueben MayesRueben Mayes is a Canadian who played in the National Football League from 1986 to 1993.He first gained notoriety as a running back at North Battleford Comprehensive High School in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. In 1980 Mayes led the NBCHS Vikings to an undefeated season and the SHSAA 3A...
- retired professional American football player - Sheldon Napastiuk - retired professional Canadian football player
Other Notable Alumni
- Brett WilsonBrett WilsonBrett Wilson of Australia, is the first delegate from his country to win the Manhunt International competition in 2000.The Melbourne native and computer graduate won over a field of 33 contestants in Singapore. He also received the Mr. Sex Appeal Award, and was second place in the Mr. Macho...
- Canadian entrepreneur - Curtis Prescesky- Saskatoon All Canadian SuperStuds. Ya budday.
- Colin Keys- CJFL Defensive Back for the Saskatoon Hilltops and two time national champion, part time stud.
- Lane Bannerman- CJFL Runingback/Receiver for the Saskatoon Hilltops and three time national champion. Ex- stud and currently big time.
Student Representative Council
The SRC at NBCHS strives to make the school year more enjoyable for both students and staff. Meeting once a week, the SRC consists of representatives from each grade, a treasurer, secretary, and the Senior Ring and Pin of the school. While the grade representatives apply to be on the SRC, the other positions are elected by the student body. Jenn/Sam Jochim has been running this show for the previous 4 years and has taken this team to incredible new heights. Her red hair is feared and respected far and wide. She also has won the ginger of the year award four years in a row. She is the first female ginger to be elected to SRC president and queen.School sports
The school has teams for Golf, Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Curling, Track and Field, Wrestling, Badminton, and Cross Country Running Teams. Each team is successful in their respective category, and has won at least one provincial title at some point in time. The school's senior boys' basketball team has won the 4A provincial title two years in a row (2008–2009, 2009–2010).The senior boys volleyball team placed second at the Volleyball Provincials in 2011.
School clubs
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School offers a variety of clubs, providing students with a multitude of opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities. These clubs include the pottery club , the book club, radio club, drama club, and the film club. The school also places a mock trial team in competition for the McKercher Cup, sponsored by the Canadian Bar AssociationCanadian Bar Association
The Canadian Bar Association represents over 37,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers, and law students from across Canada.-History:The Association's first Annual Meeting was held in Montreal in 1896. However, the CBA has been in continuous existence in its present form since 1914...
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Vice Principal Daryl Wing heads the school 'Rockstar Club' with his band Highway 4 North who have, over the course of the 2010-2011 scholastic year, learnt 3 songs, all of them covers. Their most popular cover song is 'Shine' by Collective Soul. It has become an unofficial anthem for the school, being heard at almost every school event throughout the year.