R.B. Russell Vocational High School
R. B. Russell Vocational High School is a grade 9 to 12 public high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It is located in the North End,[1] and is part of the Winnipeg School Division.[2] On April 20, 2017, the school celebrated its 50th anniversary.[3]
| R. B. Russell Vocational High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
364 Dufferin Avenue , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49°54′39″N 97°08′32″W / 49.91092°N 97.14221°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| Founded | 1967 |
| School board | Winnipeg School Division |
| Principal | Paul Krowiak |
| Grades | Grades 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 319 |
| Language | English |
History edit
R. B. Russell opened in 1967, and is named after labour organizer and politician Robert B. Russell.[4] The design of the school was developed by a local Winnipeg firm named, Duncan Rattray Peters and Searle, which formulated a plan for the school to hold a capacity of 700 students.[5]
Programs edit
The Welding Technology Program at R. B. Russell is a four-year program where students practice a variety of welding techniques. Students who graduate will be eligible for the Canadian Welding Bureau certification.[6] The program has a history of creating art with a focus of learning about Indigenous culture.[7] In the past, students have designed projects honouring Missing and murdered Indigenous women[8] and Tina Fontaine.[9]
In 2022, a student from the schools welding program built a Winnipeg Blue Bombers fire pit with Adam Bighill's number on it, and was offered tickets to the season opener by Bighill in exchange for the fire pit.[10]
Notable alumni edit
References edit
- ^ "Decolonizing the classroom: a look at one Winnipeg school's mission". APTN News. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "R. B. Russell Vocational High School website". Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "R.B. Russell turns 50". Winnipeg Free Press. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Historic Sites of Manitoba: R. B. Russell Vocational High School". Manitoba Historical Society. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "R. B. Russell Vocational High School". Winnipeg Architecture Foundation. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Welding Technology". R. B. Russell Vocational High School website. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Building of metal teepee, turtle a lesson on Indigenous culture: Winnipeg teacher". CTV news. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "These students spent 300 hours welding metal into a red dress sculpture honouring MMIWG". CBC news. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Winnipeg students design tribute to Tina Fontaine". Global news. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Bighill involved in blockbuster trade". Global news. 24 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "As Nature Made Him". maxima-library.org.
External links edit
- R.B Russell Vocational High School website