John G. Diefenbaker High School is one of the five International Baccalaureate high schools in Calgary. On the Provincial Diplomas, John G. Diefenbaker performs well and is in the top five High Schools in the CBE.[4]
Diefenbaker is known for their badminton and wrestling programs. John G. Diefenbaker Senior High Schools' wrestling team is among the best in Alberta, having won seven city championships as well as five Provincial titles. Its wrestling team was also the top ranked High School team in Canada in 2007, 2008 & 2009 according to the Canadian National Wrestling Association, having a large number of its members compete and obtain medals at the National Championships. In 2008 they set a Calgary record with 120 points in the city championships. In addition, Diefenbaker has won city championships in girls' rugby, badminton, and in 2011 the girls field hockey took the division 1 city championship against Western Canada beating them 1-0 in overtime. Diefenbaker was also able to capture the DIV 3 city championship for SR boys volleyball in 2015-2016 and the DIV 3 city championship for SR girls basketball in 2017-2018.[5]
Music programedit
Diefenbaker High School band program consists of the Concert Band, and Jazz 1 and 2 Bands. Mr. Rod Pauls was the Director of Bands in the school until 2010. In 2010–2011 school year, Mr. Kenneth Thackrey started as the Director of Bands. His first concert with the school was on November 24, 2010.
The Choir program consists of a Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Vocal Jazz. Mr. Laurie Schwartz is the Director of Choirs.[6]
The Music Department holds two annual public concerts: one in the fall and one in the spring.
Notable alumniedit
Jessie Foster – international endangered missing person and victim of human trafficking. Jessie graduated from JGD in 2002, was lured to the US in 2005 and has been missing since 2006. Jessie is Canada's 'Poster-Child' for this crime.
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John G Diefenbaker High School is a senior public high school located at 6620 4th Street N W Huntington Hills Calgary Alberta The school is named after the 13th Prime Minister of Canada John G Diefenbaker The school is part of the Calgary Board of Education The school graduates around 400 Grade 12 students every year with a 91 graduation rate As of September 2022 there are 1674 students 2 John G Diefenbaker High SchoolAddress6620 4 St NWCalgary Alberta T2K 1C2CanadaCoordinates51 06 46 N 114 04 12 W 51 1127 N 114 0700 W 51 1127 114 0700InformationTypePublicMottoFreedom Choice ResponsibilityEstablished1971School boardCalgary Board of EducationPrincipalJason ArrellGrades10 11 12Enrollment1674 1 2023 Grade 10604 Grade 11591 Grade 12479CampusUrbanColour s Blue and White Team nameChiefsCommunities servedBeddington Heights Evanston Huntington Hills Kincora Thorncliffe MacEwan Glen Sage Hill Sandstone Valley Panorama Hills Harvest HillsFeeder schoolsColonel Irvine Jr High Georges P Vanier Jr High Sir John A Macdonald Jr High Captain Nichola Goddard Jr High Balmoral Middle SchoolWebsiteschool wbr cbe wbr ab wbr ca wbr school wbr johngdiefenbaker The school is part of the Action for Bright Children Society 3 Contents 1 Academics 1 1 Clubs 2 Athletics 3 Music program 4 Notable alumni 5 References 6 External linksAcademics editJohn G Diefenbaker High School is one of the five International Baccalaureate high schools in Calgary On the Provincial Diplomas John G Diefenbaker performs well and is in the top five High Schools in the CBE 4 Clubs edit Competitive Service Interests Concert Band Symphonic Ensemble Jazz Band Chamber Choir Concert Choir Vocal Jazz Girls Choir Guys Choir Math Contests Debate Club Speech Club Basketball Intramurals Stanley Can floor hockey intramurals Science Olympics Science fair FTC Robotics Club Student Council Leadership Diefenbaker News Dief Days Yearbook Youth Volunteer Corps Salvation Army MAC Africa Charity Dance Silent Auction Environmental Club Green Chiefs DSA Desi Societal Association Culture and Diversity Club Amnesty International Club Graduation Committee Bridging the Gap Seniors Club Dungeons amp Dragons Club Art Club Christian Club Chinese Culture Club Knitting ClubAthletics editDiefenbaker is known for their badminton and wrestling programs John G Diefenbaker Senior High Schools wrestling team is among the best in Alberta having won seven city championships as well as five Provincial titles Its wrestling team was also the top ranked High School team in Canada in 2007 2008 amp 2009 according to the Canadian National Wrestling Association having a large number of its members compete and obtain medals at the National Championships In 2008 they set a Calgary record with 120 points in the city championships In addition Diefenbaker has won city championships in girls rugby badminton and in 2011 the girls field hockey took the division 1 city championship against Western Canada beating them 1 0 in overtime Diefenbaker was also able to capture the DIV 3 city championship for SR boys volleyball in 2015 2016 and the DIV 3 city championship for SR girls basketball in 2017 2018 5 Music program editDiefenbaker High School band program consists of the Concert Band and Jazz 1 and 2 Bands Mr Rod Pauls was the Director of Bands in the school until 2010 In 2010 2011 school year Mr Kenneth Thackrey started as the Director of Bands His first concert with the school was on November 24 2010 The Choir program consists of a Concert Choir Chamber Choir and Vocal Jazz Mr Laurie Schwartz is the Director of Choirs 6 The Music Department holds two annual public concerts one in the fall and one in the spring Notable alumni editJessie Foster international endangered missing person and victim of human trafficking Jessie graduated from JGD in 2002 was lured to the US in 2005 and has been missing since 2006 Jessie is Canada s Poster Child for this crime Chris Gailus television news anchor Mike Green retired professional ice hockey player played with the Washington Capitals Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers Ryan Radmanovich professional baseball player played with the Seattle Mariners Danielle Smith politician currently serving as the 19th premier of Alberta and leader of the United Conservative Party UCP Jeff Zimmerman professional baseball player played with the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners MLB All Star 1999 nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to John G Diefenbaker High School References edit View School Profile View School Profile www cbe ab ca Retrieved 2021 08 12 Gifted Schools Calgary www abccalgary com Archived from the original on 2014 09 26 Calgary Board of Education Student Results Archived from the original on 2010 01 06 Retrieved 2009 12 09 Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association Powered by GOALLINE calgaryhighschoolsports ca Retrieved 2021 08 12 Westwinds Music Society Archived 2008 10 03 at the Wayback MachineExternal links editThe school s website Retrieved from https 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