| A.B. Lucas Secondary School | |
| In Perpetuum Optima | |
| Address | |
| 656 Tennent Avenue London, Ontario, N5X 1L8, Canada |
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| School number | 2190 |
| School board | Thames Valley District School Board |
| Superintendent | Mike Sereda |
| Area trustee | Peter Jaffee, Peggy Sattler |
| Principal | Mr. Tom McLeod |
| Vice principal | Mrs. Tracy Langelaan & Mrs. Carla Trembley |
| School type | Secondary |
| Grades | 9 through 12 |
| Language | English |
| Area | North London |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Team name | Lucas Vikings |
| Colours | Double Blue |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Enrolment | 1275[1] (31 October 2010) |
| Homepage | http://www.tvdsb.ca/Lucas.cfm |
A.B. Lucas Secondary School is a secondary school located in the northern end of London, Ontario, Canada.
The school was named after Dr. A.B. Lucas, who was recognized for his contribution to education in London. In April, 1962, Hugh Murray became the first principal. He soon commissioned lieutenants Terry Ferris, Jim Wylie, Don Epplet, Phil Sparling, Don Carson, Charlie Belchamber, Alex Shamas, Alan Williams, Ed Hancox and Fred Hickman. During the next few months these men recruited more staff, acquired equipment and supplies and arranged programs. During the year 1962-1963 some sixty north-Londoners travelled daily to Westminster Secondary School in the west end of the city. But by September 1963 the doors were opened to the first Viking recruits in grades 9, 10, and 11. The premier of Ontario, Mr. John Robarts, officially opened the school on October 25, 1963. Lucas soon established itself among London's secondary institutions. As quickly as its classes moved on to grades 12 and 13, Lucas moved on to advanced competition in athletics and to participation in a wide spectrum of activities.
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Dr. Alexander Burton Lucas had a distinguished career in education, having served as a teacher, principal, inspector, Teacher's College master, superintendent and director. He moved to London in 1939 as Assistant Superintendent of Schools and he retired in June, 1962, after six years as Director of Education in London. Dr. Lucas was not only a diplomat in the field of education, but he was also a respected civic leader. He belonged to several service clubs and was also a lay member of the Anglican General Synod. This long and illustrious career was sadly ended by his death in 1964. To honour this fine citizen the school was named after him.
A.B. Lucas Secondary School is committed to the creation of a quality educational environment designed to provide opportunities to develop the capabilities of each member of the school community. All members are encouraged to recognize and value their own individuality, that of others and their responsibility to society.
The school's stated mission is "At A.B. Lucas Secondary School we are proud that our students are the central focus of all we do, and they deserve a rich and meaningful educational experience"
A.B. Lucas Secondary School is a learning community which, through high standards and expectations is committed to fostering academic excellence, responsible citizenship and personal growth
Some of Lucas' clubs include Announcements, Athletic Council, AV Light/Sound, Cancer Campaign, Chess, Computer, DECA, Drama, Enviropak, Gallery, Green Team, Math Contests, Intramural Council, Math Tutoring, Multicultural, Newspaper, O.S.A.I.D., Photography, Reach for the Top,Robotics, Student Athletic Association, Science Fair, Science Olympics, United Way, Viking Volunteers, Viking 101, Weight Room and Yearbook. Some of the music clubs include the Coffee House, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Intermediate Band, Music Council, School Show and the Small Ensemble.
For sports at Lucas, they include Baseball, Badminton (boys and girls), Basketball (boys and girls), Curling (boys and girls), Cross Country Running (boys and girls), Football, Golf, Hockey (boys and girls), Rowing (boys and girls), Rugby, Soccer (boys and girls), Swimming (boys and girls), Tennis (boys and girls), Track and Field (boys and girls), Volleyball (boys and girls), Wrestling (boys and girls)
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