Aden Bowman Collegiate

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Aden Bowman Collegiate Institute is located in south-central Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, serving students from grades 9 through 12. It is also known as Aden Bowman, Bowman, ABCI. The school was opened on September 2, 1958.

An article published in Saskatoon's daily paper (the Star Phoenix) from 1948 mentioning Mr. Aden Bowman's in his capacity as national director of the Air Cadet League of Canada.

[edit] Fine Arts

Aden Bowman is home of Castle Theatre, one of the best high school theatres in Canada.^{[citation needed]} The theatre, designed by former teacher Robert Hinitt, includes a fly tower, a thrust stage and seating for about 600 people. Extensive renovations occurred in the late 1990's which improved but altered the look of the original design of the theatre. A new ceiling was installed over the house, the thrust stage was redesigned and its ability to move under the proscenium stage was removed, a loading gallery for the fly gallery was installed, seating which came from the Capitol Theatre was removed and replaced with new seating and the lobby was reconfigured. The theatre is mainly used for classes during the day but it is rented to outside groups such as Gateway Players and Saskatoon Summer Players.

[edit] Sports

[edit] Namesake

Mr. Aden Bowman, for whom the school is named, was born near Yale, Michigan on February 3, 1888. Here he was educated until the age of fourteen, when he moved to Saskatchewan.

Two years later Mr. Bowman opened a shop where he repaired, rented and sold bicycles. Eventually his brothers had joined him the business starting a company called Bowman Brothers. The company expanded to include other vehicles and appliances. At the age of twenty-two, he married and his family grew to include a daughter and three sons.

Mr. Bowman is credited for many achievements in Saskatoon. He was a member of several community service boards as well as being a city Alderman for twelve years. The position of Chairman of the High School Board was filled by Mr. Bowman for fourteen years.

He died on May 17, 1957 after an illness which lasted three months. His philosophy is reflected in the following passage:

“Through good years and through lean years, through periods of plenty and through periods of depression – come what may – the house of Bowman assumes its responsibility of leadership and will continue the tradition of service and integrity of its founders.” Mr. Bowman followed these words for his life and business.

[edit] Noted Alumni

• Joni Mitchell, Singer/Artist
• Don Sparrow, Illustrator
• Ryan Tyler Cardwell, 2008 Manitoba Half Loppet Men's Champion, Age 30-39

[edit] External links

• Aden Bowman Homepage
• Saskatoon Public Schools

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