Richmond Hill High School (Richmond Hill, Ontario)
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| Established | 1851 |
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| School type | Public Secondary School |
| Locale | 201 Yorkland St. |
| Principal | Dr. Ivy Chan |
| Location | Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada |
| Students | 1700 |
| Faculty | 90 |
| Colors | Green & White |
| Mascot | Raiders (Viking) |
| Website | [1] |
Richmond Hill High School is a secondary school located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. It is one of the oldest schools in York Region Municipality, established in the mid-1800s. Richmond Hill High School has long had a strong academic standing and reputation, often placing well in academic contests as well as regional standardized tests. In 2000 it was ranked the #1 non-private school in Ontario.
The school is a host to several regional special education programs, including the Gifted Program, Advanced Placement Program, Alternative Education Program, Co-Op, Developmentally-Delayed Program and an Orthopedic Program. There are also a very large variety of academic and hobby clubs held for students.
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[edit] Building & Site
The current school building, two levels high and measuring 180 174 square feet, was completed in 2000. It contains two gymnasiums, a workout room, a cafetorium including a stage, a library, has six computer labs, and a communications technology room including a green and blue screen.
[edit] School Song
Hail to Richmond Hill
Hail to Richmond Hill
Hail to thee our Alma Mater
Loyal true every son and daughter
We'll fight with all our might
Yeah for colours green and white
Ah zis boom bah
Ah zis boom bah
Ah hip hip hip hurrah
Hail to Richmond Hill
Hail to Richmond Hill
[edit] Faculty & Staff
Department and department heads:
Alternative Education: Lewis Fried
Business: Deborah Manis
Community Based Education: Susie Tzimika
Computer Studies: Gord Ridout
English: Sean Pomakov
English as a Second Langueage: Barbara Tate
Family Studies: Linda McCulloch
Geography: Denis Fortier
Guidance & Counselling: Donna Rowen
History: Roger Bennet
Library: Pat Coleman
Mathematics: Louis Lim (Tom Eschle Asst. Head)
Modern Languages: Aggie Bolton
Music: Tim Henry
Physical Education: Mark Girdler
Science: Nadia Camara
Special Education: Bright Kochlett
Visual Arts: Alfred Dancyer
[edit] Clubs and Extracurriculars
[edit] Student Council
The Student Council, known as the 'StuCo', oversee many of the school's student-run events, such as school dances, semi formals, and spirit days. They are also in charge of distributing funding and resources to other school clubs.
[edit] Executives
The Student Council executive positions and members, as of 2006-2007, are:
- President: Jon Jhun
- Vice President: Johnny Cheong
- Treasurer: Carl Zhang
- Secretary: Kori Shearstone
- Social Convenor: Samantha Liauw
- Social Convenor: Kelly Leong
- External Affairs: Sze Yee Ling
- Publicity: Joanna Liu
[edit] Clubs
As of June, 2006, Richmond Hill High School has 28 officially listed clubs.
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In addition, there are various committees in charge of special events or projects. These include:
- Prefects
- Prom Committee
- Yearbook Committee
[edit] Yearbook Committee
The Yearbook Committee, or known as 'Yebo', oversees the school's various school run events; such as school dances, semi formals, and spirit days; as well as significant student achievements throughout the year. In charge of the entire creative and administrative process of the construction of the annual yearbook, the Yearbook Committee has established itself in creating a level professional publishing.
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Athletic Council
The physical education department of Richmond Hill HS coordinates and funds many of their own athletic activities. The Athletic Council, run by a committee of dedicated students both inside and outside of athletics, is in chrage of coordinating many of the athletic events run at RHHS, as well as fund raising for the department.
[edit] List of Teams and Sports Clubs
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[edit] Music
[edit] Music Council
The Music Council is a committee of music students who promote music spirit and organize fundraisers for the music department at Richmond Hill High School. The council's events culminate in a Music Banquet at the end of the school year to celebrate music success and the dedication of music students at RHHS.
[edit] List of Bands, Choirs, and Other Musical Groups
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[edit] Controversy
For some time, the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) population at RHHS has felt much discrimination at the hand of the current administration. While several schools in York Region have active GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) groups, RHHS remains without one.
[edit] Administration's Point of View
The administration continuously tells the LGBT community that all the decisions that have been made are in the best interests of the general population, and for the protection of those involved with GSA. The current administration asserts that the surrounding community would not support such a society, and would create backlash among the students and staff.
[edit] Currently
Students attending RHHS who wish to be active within GSA are doing everything they can to establish a functioning GSA. They have realized, however, that this cannot be done under the current administration. There are plans to involve the local media that services Richmond Hill, as well as make a formal complaint to the OHRC (The Ontario Human Rights Commission).
