Central Elgin Collegiate Institute

Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Address
201 Chestnut St.
St. Thomas, Ontario, N5R 2B5, Canada
Information
School number 2060
School board Thames Valley District School Board
Superintendent Don Blair
Principal Mrs. Ruth Murray
Vice principal Mr. John Pasierbek
School type Secondary School
Grades 9-12
Language English
Motto Carpe Diem
Seize the Day
Mascot Titan Man and Titan Woman
Team name Titans
Colours Gold and Black         
Founded 1954
Enrolment 766[1] (31 October 2007)
Homepage http://www.tvdsb.ca/CentralElgin.cfm

Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is the second largest of three public secondary schools in St. Thomas, Ontario.

CECI has a reputation as an academically-minded secondary school. At one time the school was part of the International Baccalaureate Organization; however, that status is no longer recognized.[2] The school has a strong reputation for its athletics, especially men's basketball, men's volleyball, men's and women's tennis, and women's soccer teams. It also has the only wrestling team in Elgin County.

Central also has a very strong music program. The school has a Grade 9 Band, Senior Wind Ensemble, Choir and the Jazz Band.

Central's current principal is Mrs. Ruth Murray along with vice-principal Mr. John Paiserbek.

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Recent Athletic Accomplishments

Notable Annual Events

Central Elgin takes pride in its many traditions, which include:

Alumni

Prominent alumni include:

External links

References

  1. ^ "Secondary School Student Enrollment". Thames Valley District School Board. 2007-10-31. http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/schools/Secondary_October2007.pdf. Retrieved 2008-01-26. 
  2. ^ CECI's listing at the International Baccalaureate Organization's Official site