Richmond Hill High School (Richmond Hill, Ontario)
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| Richmond Hill High School | |
 Variously translated as: "Dare to Learn, Dare to be Audacious, Dare to Know, Dare to be Wise" |
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| 201 Yorkland Street Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada |
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| Information | |
| School board | York Region District School Board |
| Religious affiliation | Secular |
| Principal | Mr. John Glezakos |
| School type | Public High school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Mascot | the Raiders (Viking) |
| Colours | Forest Green & White |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Enrollment | 1700 |
| Homepage | www.richmondhill.hs.yrdsb.edu.on.ca |
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 the 2000-2001 year, it was ranked the #1 non-private school in Ontario, according to the Fraser Institute, scoring a 9.8/10 ranking (academic).[1] However, in the 2005-2006 school year, Richmond Hill High School was ranked #21 in Ontario (including private and religious schools) by the Fraser Institute and received a 8.7/10 ranking.[2]
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 is also a very large variety of academic and hobby clubs held for students.
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[edit] History
Richmond Hill High School is one of the oldest higher education schools in the Greater Toronto Area, founded on December 2, 1851, a mere 24 years after the founding of King's College (University of Toronto). The school underwent expansions in 1853, 1872, 1897, 1924 and 1950, until moving to its current home at 201 Yorkland Street on September of 2000.
In 2005, former South African president and 1993 Nobel Peace Prize Winner F.W De Klerk visited the school, applauding the school for its dedication towards a global community through charities, events and raising social awareness.
In February of 2008, Mr. John Glezakos replaced Dr. Ivy Chan as the principal of Richmond Hill High School. Dr. Chan moved on to be Chairwoman of York Region's International Languages program.
[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
In every field of fame
For the honour of our name
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
Huzzy wuzzy hurdy gurdy zis boom bah
Green and white that's right
Caw Baw yell and cheer
Let the people know you're here
Gnaw 'em, chaw 'em, Zis Boom Bah 'em
Yeah Richmond Hill - Fight Team Fight!
[edit] Clubs and extracurriculars
[edit] Student Council
The Student Council (a.k.a. "StuCo") oversees 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.
The Student Council of 2007-2008 are:
- Abbas Sherazi - President
- Jay Wexler - Vice President
- Vithushan Jeyakumaran - Treasurer
- Joanna Liu - Secretary
- Frankie Ng - Social Convener
- Fiona Chui - Social Convener
- Zimu Zhu - Publicity
- Paul Wong - External Affairs
On May 16, 2008, elections for the Student Council executives of 2008-2009 were held, forming the following new StuCo:
- Fiona Chui - President
- Josh Lee - Vice President
- Tiffany Santos - Treasurer
- Esther Phua - Secretary
- Terry Cho - Social Convener
- Shelley Liu - Social Convener
- Zimu Zhu - Minister of Publicity
- Jason Zhao - Minister of External Affairs
- Frederick Ding - StuCo Technician
For the 2008-2009 school year, a technology-oriented position with the responsibility for the Student Council web site has been created.
The official web site for the RHHS Student Council is located at RHHSStuCo.org.
[edit] Clubs
As of May 2008, Richmond Hill High School has 31 officially listed clubs.
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In addition, there are various committees in charge of special events or projects. These include:
[edit] Yearbook Committee
The Yearbook Committee oversees and records various school run events, such as school dances, semi formals and spirit days, as well as significant student achievements throughout the year. The committee is in charge of the entire creative and administrative process of the construction of the annual yearbook.
[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 charge of coordinating many of the athletic events run at RHHS, as well as fund raising for the department. Some of the events that take place are: Celebration Friday, Battle of the Bands and Air Bands.
[edit] 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.
The official web site for the RHHS Music Department and Music Council is located at RHHSMusic.com.
[edit] Bands, choirs and other musical groups
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[edit] Notable alumni
- Farley Mowat, conservationist and author [3]
- Kathleen Wynne, Liberal MPP for Don Valley West and Minister of Education of Ontario [4]
[edit] Controversy
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The Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) population at RHHS believes that past administrations have treated it with discrimination. While several schools in York Region had active GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance) groups, RHHS had remained without one.[5]
However, on February 7, 2007, they successfully had their first meeting.
[edit] References
- ^ The Fraser Institute: Report Card on Ontario's Secondary Schools : 2001 Edition: Ranking the schools
- ^ The Fraser Institute: Report Card on Ontario's Secondary Schools : 2007 Edition
- ^ "Farley Mowat’s Remarkable Teacher", Professionally Speaking, Ontario College of Teachers, 1998-06. Retrieved on 2007-11-22. "...who taught English to Mowat from 1937 to 1940 at Richmond Hill High School in Richmond Hill."
- ^ Kalinowski, Tess. "From student council to head of the class", thestar.com, Toronto Star, 2007-01-13. Retrieved on 2007-11-22. "Kathleen Wynne was a track star and student council secretary when she graduated from Richmond Hill High School in 1971."
- ^ AM640 Toronto RADIO - CFMJAM - CFMJAM
