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A. B. Lucas Secondary School

January 06, 2023

A.B. Lucas Secondary School is a secondary school located at the northern end of London, Ontario, Canada.

A.B Lucas Secondary School
Front Facade
Address
656 Tennent Avenue

London
,
Ontario
,
N5X 1L8

Canada
Coordinates43°01′58″N 081°14′49″W / 43.03278°N 81.24694°W / 43.03278; -81.24694Coordinates: 43°01′58″N 081°14′49″W / 43.03278°N 81.24694°W / 43.03278; -81.24694
Information
TypeComprehensive public secondary school
MottoIn Perpetuum Optima
Founded1963; 60 years ago (1963) (current facility)
School districtThames Valley District School Board
PrincipalJeffrey Beynon (Incumbent)
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,507 (2018-19)[2]
Hours in school day6
Campus size5.8 acres (2.3 ha)
Color(s)  Cobalt Blue
  Baby Blue
Fight songScotland the Brave
MascotViking
Team nameLucas Vikings
RivalMedway Secondary School
National rankingFourth (2017–18)[1]
Websitelucas.tvdsb.ca
Building details
General information
Architectural styleInternational Style
Design and construction
Architect(s)R.D Schoales

The school was named after A.B. Lucas, who was recognized for his contribution to education in London. In April 1962, Hugh Murray became the first principal. He commissioned lieutenants Terry Ferris, Jim Wylie, Don Epplet, Phil Sparling, Don Carson, Charlie Belchamber, Alex Shamas, Alan Williams, Ed Hancox and Fred Hickman. During the next few months, these men recruited more staff, acquired equipment and supplies and arranged programs.

During the years 1962–1963 some 60 north-Londoners traveled daily to Westminster Secondary School in the west end of the city. But by September 1963 the doors were opened to the first Viking recruits in grades 9, 10, and 11. The premier of Ontario, Mr. John Robarts, officially opened the school on October 25, 1963.

History and construction

By early 1960, monumental growth in north London soon established the need for the construction of a new secondary school to accommodate the new families moving into the area. Suffering economic restraint, the Board of Education was hesitant to approve growth, but eventually approved the project in an effort to reduce the strain on other schools in the city.

Robert D. Schoales, a noted regional modernist, was responsible for the design of the existing structure that would be built concurrently with Westminster Secondary School in Byron. As architect for the London Board of Education, Schoales was responsible for the design of many of London's mid-century school buildings, including Knollwood Park Public School (70 Gammage Street), G. A. Wheable Centre for Adult Education London (70 Jacqueline Street), and many others. His design incorporated an L-shaped two-story brick structure, including a stilted instrumental music wing, and auditorium. Terrazzo flooring was chosen for its durability, while glazed tile was utilised as an attractive, yet cost effective decoration for the entrance foyers. In addition to consultation work with educational boards throughout Ontario, Schoales collaborated with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, providing advice in the design and construction of correctional facilities across the province.[3]

During the construction process, the future students of Lucas (including a large number of future Westminster students) attended Wheable Secondary School while they waited for their new school to be completed. Following the organization of the schools' administrative teams, the staff and students of Wheable attended classes in the morning while the Lucas and Westminster staff and students attended afternoon shifts, ending at 5:45 pm each day. These original students recall 'not starting classes until noon hour and then boarding the buses in the dark and arriving at their country homes in the pitch black of a winter's night.'

A.B Lucas was officially opened in October 1963, seven months following the completion of Westminster. While the building was considered impressive by both students and journalists, many of the buildings features had yet to be completed, and it would be several months before the school would become fully operational. The irritation from concrete and plaster dust constantly lingering in the air forced many students wearing contact lenses to wear only one at a time in an effort to allow the other eye to heal. Rodents meanwhile infested the lockers, using the drain holes in each locker to scavenge food from unsuspecting students' lunch boxes.[4][5]

Sports and clubs

Clubs :

A.B. Lucas ranks high in competitive clubs and activities such as DECA, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Reach for the Top, Science Fair, and Science Olympics.

In the past, A.B. Lucas students have been qualified to compete in DECA Provincials and Internationals, won the 2017 London, Middlesex, Oxford & Elgin Ontario Mock Trial Tournament by OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trials (OOCMT), and competed in CWSF (Canada-Wide Science Fair) with multiple awards.

With these club experiences, A.B. Lucas students broaden their experiences through the school board of 76,000 students as well.[clarification needed] A.B. Lucas students represented TVDSB as Student Trustees in 2016–17 and 2017–18. In the past, A.B. Lucas students also represented the school board at the provincial level at OSTA-AECO.

  • Athletic Council
  • AV Light/Sound
  • Cancer Campaign
  • Chess
  • Computer
  • Concert Choir
  • Creative Writing
  • DECA
  • Drama
  • FIRST Robotics Team 6854
  • Gallery
  • Green Team
  • Math Contests
  • Intermediate and Senior Band
  • Intramural Council
  • Math Tutoring
  • Mock Trial
  • Model United Nations
  • Multicultural
  • Music Council
  • Newspaper
  • Photography
  • Reach for the Top
  • Relay for Life Committee
  • Social Justice
  • Student Athletic Association
  • Science Fair
  • Science Olympics
  • School Show (Drama)
  • SCROOGE Committee
  • Small Ensemble
  • United Way
  • Viking Volunteers
  • Viking 101
  • Yearbook

Sports:

A.B. Lucas students continue to qualify for WOSSAA (Western Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association) and OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association) every year in a variety of sports.

Male:

  • Baseball
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Curling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Female :

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Curling
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Academics and rankings

A.B. Lucas Secondary School ranked 186th out of all 738 secondary schools in Ontario in the 2017–18 Fraser Institute Ontario secondary school ranking with an overall rating of 7.2 out of 10. The school has consistently performed well, ranking 148th out of 625 in the most recent 5 years[6]

Events

Relay for Life

On June 1, 2018, A.B. Lucas Secondary School ranked #1 in Canada by the students raising $201,000 to support cancer research with the Canadian Cancer Society for the annual overnight event, Relay for Life.

Lucas had previously also been ranked #1 in Canada in 2017 by raising $190,000.

Since 2005, A.B. Lucas Secondary School has raised a total of $1,001,000 for the nationwide event and is the first school in Canada to achieve that goal.

Notable alumni

See also

References

  1. ^ . compareschoolrankings.org. Fraser Institute. Archived from the original on 18 October 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Secondary Month-End School Enrolment by Grade" (PDF). TVDSB. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  3. ^ Caudill, William W. (1954). Toward Better School Design. F.W. Dodge Corp, New York. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  4. ^ "REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF HERITAGE DESIGNATED PROPERTY AT 723 LORNE AVENUE (LORNE AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL)". City of London. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  5. ^ "WESTMINSTER SECONDARY SCHOOL; In the Beginning ..." WestminsterAlumni.ca. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Fraser Institute - School Ranking".

External links

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to A.B. Lucas Secondary School.
  • Official website
  • Viking Robotics Website

January 06, 2023
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A B Lucas Secondary School is a secondary school located at the northern end of London Ontario Canada A B Lucas Secondary SchoolFront FacadeAddress656 Tennent AvenueLondon Ontario N5X 1L8CanadaCoordinates43 01 58 N 081 14 49 W 43 03278 N 81 24694 W 43 03278 81 24694 Coordinates 43 01 58 N 081 14 49 W 43 03278 N 81 24694 W 43 03278 81 24694InformationTypeComprehensive public secondary schoolMottoIn Perpetuum OptimaFounded1963 60 years ago 1963 current facility School districtThames Valley District School BoardPrincipalJeffrey Beynon Incumbent Grades9 12Enrollment1 507 2018 19 2 Hours in school day6Campus size5 8 acres 2 3 ha Color s Cobalt Blue Baby BlueFight songScotland the BraveMascotVikingTeam nameLucas VikingsRivalMedway Secondary SchoolNational rankingFourth 2017 18 1 Websitelucas wbr tvdsb wbr caBuilding detailsGeneral informationArchitectural styleInternational StyleDesign and constructionArchitect s R D SchoalesThe school was named after A B Lucas who was recognized for his contribution to education in London In April 1962 Hugh Murray became the first principal He commissioned lieutenants Terry Ferris Jim Wylie Don Epplet Phil Sparling Don Carson Charlie Belchamber Alex Shamas Alan Williams Ed Hancox and Fred Hickman During the next few months these men recruited more staff acquired equipment and supplies and arranged programs During the years 1962 1963 some 60 north Londoners traveled daily to Westminster Secondary School in the west end of the city But by September 1963 the doors were opened to the first Viking recruits in grades 9 10 and 11 The premier of Ontario Mr John Robarts officially opened the school on October 25 1963 Contents 1 History and construction 2 Sports and clubs 3 Academics and rankings 4 Events 4 1 Relay for Life 5 Notable alumni 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory and construction EditBy early 1960 monumental growth in north London soon established the need for the construction of a new secondary school to accommodate the new families moving into the area Suffering economic restraint the Board of Education was hesitant to approve growth but eventually approved the project in an effort to reduce the strain on other schools in the city Robert D Schoales a noted regional modernist was responsible for the design of the existing structure that would be built concurrently with Westminster Secondary School in Byron As architect for the London Board of Education Schoales was responsible for the design of many of London s mid century school buildings including Knollwood Park Public School 70 Gammage Street G A Wheable Centre for Adult Education London 70 Jacqueline Street and many others His design incorporated an L shaped two story brick structure including a stilted instrumental music wing and auditorium Terrazzo flooring was chosen for its durability while glazed tile was utilised as an attractive yet cost effective decoration for the entrance foyers In addition to consultation work with educational boards throughout Ontario Schoales collaborated with the Ministry of the Solicitor General providing advice in the design and construction of correctional facilities across the province 3 During the construction process the future students of Lucas including a large number of future Westminster students attended Wheable Secondary School while they waited for their new school to be completed Following the organization of the schools administrative teams the staff and students of Wheable attended classes in the morning while the Lucas and Westminster staff and students attended afternoon shifts ending at 5 45 pm each day These original students recall not starting classes until noon hour and then boarding the buses in the dark and arriving at their country homes in the pitch black of a winter s night A B Lucas was officially opened in October 1963 seven months following the completion of Westminster While the building was considered impressive by both students and journalists many of the buildings features had yet to be completed and it would be several months before the school would become fully operational The irritation from concrete and plaster dust constantly lingering in the air forced many students wearing contact lenses to wear only one at a time in an effort to allow the other eye to heal Rodents meanwhile infested the lockers using the drain holes in each locker to scavenge food from unsuspecting students lunch boxes 4 5 Sports and clubs EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed June 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Clubs A B Lucas ranks high in competitive clubs and activities such as DECA Mock Trial Model United Nations Reach for the Top Science Fair and Science Olympics In the past A B Lucas students have been qualified to compete in DECA Provincials and Internationals won the 2017 London Middlesex Oxford amp Elgin Ontario Mock Trial Tournament by OBA OJEN Competitive Mock Trials OOCMT and competed in CWSF Canada Wide Science Fair with multiple awards With these club experiences A B Lucas students broaden their experiences through the school board of 76 000 students as well clarification needed A B Lucas students represented TVDSB as Student Trustees in 2016 17 and 2017 18 In the past A B Lucas students also represented the school board at the provincial level at OSTA AECO Athletic Council AV Light Sound Cancer Campaign Chess Computer Concert Choir Creative Writing DECA Drama FIRST Robotics Team 6854 Gallery Green Team Math Contests Intermediate and Senior Band Intramural Council Math Tutoring Mock Trial Model United Nations Multicultural Music Council Newspaper Photography Reach for the Top Relay for Life Committee Social Justice Student Athletic Association Science Fair Science Olympics School Show Drama SCROOGE Committee Small Ensemble United Way Viking Volunteers Viking 101 Yearbook Sports A B Lucas students continue to qualify for WOSSAA Western Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association and OFSAA Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association every year in a variety of sports Male Baseball Badminton Basketball Cross Country Curling Football Golf Hockey Rugby Swimming Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling Female Badminton Basketball Curling Cross Country Golf Hockey Rowing Soccer Swimming Track and Field Volleyball WrestlingAcademics and rankings EditA B Lucas Secondary School ranked 186th out of all 738 secondary schools in Ontario in the 2017 18 Fraser Institute Ontario secondary school ranking with an overall rating of 7 2 out of 10 The school has consistently performed well ranking 148th out of 625 in the most recent 5 years 6 Events EditRelay for Life Edit On June 1 2018 A B Lucas Secondary School ranked 1 in Canada by the students raising 201 000 to support cancer research with the Canadian Cancer Society for the annual overnight event Relay for Life Lucas had previously also been ranked 1 in Canada in 2017 by raising 190 000 Since 2005 A B Lucas Secondary School has raised a total of 1 001 000 for the nationwide event and is the first school in Canada to achieve that goal Notable alumni EditThis article s list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia s verifiability policy Please improve this article by removing names that do not have independent reliable sources showing they merit inclusion in this article AND are alumni or by incorporating the relevant publications into the body of the article through appropriate citations January 2021 Craig Billington Former NHL goalie Trevor Blumas actor Logan Couture NHL player plays for the San Jose Sharks Jeff Hackett Former NHL goalie Nazem Kadri NHL Player plays for the Calgary Flames David Lee CFL player for Saskatchewan Roughriders Deb Matthews M P P for London North Centre Gloria Reuben actress Jamie Romak Baseball Player for SSG Landers David Shore creator of House MDSee also EditList of high schools in OntarioReferences Edit Compare Academic Ratings and Rankings of Schools compareschoolrankings org Fraser Institute Archived from the original on 18 October 2019 Retrieved 18 October 2019 Secondary Month End School Enrolment by Grade PDF TVDSB Retrieved 18 October 2019 Caudill William W 1954 Toward Better School Design F W Dodge Corp New York Retrieved 19 October 2019 REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF HERITAGE DESIGNATED PROPERTY AT 723 LORNE AVENUE LORNE AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL City of London Retrieved 19 October 2019 WESTMINSTER SECONDARY SCHOOL In the Beginning WestminsterAlumni ca Retrieved 19 October 2019 Fraser Institute School Ranking External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to A B Lucas Secondary School Official website Viking Robotics Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title A B Lucas Secondary School amp oldid 1127614677, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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