Sir James Dunn Collegiate and Vocational School

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Sir James Dunn Collegiate and Vocational School (SJD) is a high school located on Wellington St in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Adjacent to Algoma University College, this school was founded in 1957 and named after the late Canadian financier and industrialist, James Hamet Dunn.

Sir James Dunn Collegiate & Vocational School is often recognized in its community for its leading music, arts and athletics programs, having won many local sports championships and arts and music competitions. The school mascot, the Eagle, represents its many sports teams and clubs.

Famous graduates of SJD include astronaut Roberta Bondar, hockey player Wayne Gretzkyand former University of Windsor Basketball Player and current internationally revered trapeze artist Jared "gainer boy" Grogan.

On September 10th 2007, The Algoma district School Board lifted a ban on many popular websites such as "Youtube" and "Facebook". However One day after on the 11th, they reinstated the Ban, much to the disappointment of many students. Students believe it should be left up to their responsibility if they want to visit those sites.