Dorset Collegiate
Dorset Collegiate | |
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Coordinates | 49°29′56″N 55°42′09″W / 49.4990°N 55.7024°W |
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School type | Public, High school |
Established | 1977 |
Sister school | GBS Academy |
School district | Newfoundland and Labrador English School District |
Principal | Mark Warren |
Grades | 7-12 |
Colour(s) | Blue, Gold, and White |
Athletics | Badminton Ball hockey Softball Volleyball |
Mascot | Husky |
Team name | Dorset Huskies |
Rival | Springdale Wildcats |
Alumni | Jonah Winsor Courtney Woodford |
Dorset Collegiate (officially called Dorset Collegiate High School) is a school in Pilley's Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.[1] The principal is Mark Warren and the vice principal is Mark Walters.
The school is in Division B of the 3A Provincial Slo-Pitch Tournament[2] and Division A of the 3A Boys Volleyball Provincials.[3] The school also participates in the annual Under 14/16/19 Atlantic Team Qualifier badminton tournament[4] and the 3A Ball Hockey Tournament.[5] In 1978, Dorset Collegiate participated in a student exchange program with Riverdale High School in Montreal, Quebec.[6] In 2008, Dorset Collegiate hosted the annual review of the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets.[7] In 2009, Courtney Woodford, a Dorset Collegiate student, won the Miss Talent title at the Miss Teen Newfoundland & Labrador Pageant.[8] The school's 2009 graduation ceremonies were cancelled due to the death of Jonah Winsor, the captain of the school's hockey team.[9] Winsor died in a single-vehicle accident near the school.[10] He was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle at the time.[11]
References
- ^ Sarah Burton (November 19, 2009). "Kellie Loder and Anyday rock it out for a good cause". The Nor'wester. Archived from the original on January 10, 2013. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ "School sports kicks into high gear". The Western Star. October 18, 2007. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ "Provincial boys volleyball tournaments to be held this weekend". The Telegram. December 13, 2007. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ "Stephenville badminton players among provinces best". The Western Star. January 22, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ Matthew Molloy (April 3, 2012). "Soaring to four". The Gander Beacon. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ "Riverdale High School has big welcome plans for exchange students". The South Shore News: 13. April 6, 1978.
- ^ William Clarke (June 4, 2008). "Ready aye ready!". The Nor'wester. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ Pam Snow (March 26, 2009). "Miss Talent Miss Teen Newfoundland and Labrador Pageant". The Nor'wester. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ Carolyn Ray (May 22, 2009). "RCMP identify teen killed in Triton-area motorcycle crash". CBC News. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ "Triton residents mourn teen killed in motorcycle accident". CBC News. May 21, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ^ "Green Bay South residents struggling with loss; 'Captain' Jonah going to be missed". The Western Star. May 23, 2009. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
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