Perth and District Collegiate Institute
Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) is the oldest secondary school in the town of Perth, Ontario. It is part of the Upper Canada District School Board. PDCI was previously known as Perth Collegiate Institute (PCI) and Perth High School. It is located at 13 Victoria Street, Perth, Ontario. The school boasts a championship basketball program which has won county championships (LCIAA), Eastern Ontario championships (EOSSA) and played in the Ontario Championships (OFSAA).
Notable Former Students
- Mike Brown - 2004 and 2008 Olympic Swimming
- Sultana Frizell - 2008 Olympic Hammer Throw
- Nick Tritton - 2008 Olympic Judo
- Billy Smith - NHL Goalie - Los Angeles Kings and New York Islanders, winner of four Stanley Cups, Conn Smythe Trophy winner and Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame
- Cody Buchannon - Author (Under the pen name Reston Wielde)
- Cole Machin - Journalist specializing in electronic gaming,
- Les Douglas - NHL Forward - Detroit Red Wings, winner of one Stanley Cup
- Tony Licari - NHL Forward - Detroit Red Wings
- Gord Smith - NHL Defenceman - Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets
- Floyd Smith - NHL Forward - Boston Bruins, New York Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres; NHL Coach - Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs; WHA Coach - Cincinati Stingers, NHL General Manager - Toronto Maple Leafs
- Dan Wicklum - CFL Linebacker - Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, winner of one Grey Cup
Mascot
PDCI's mascot is direct copy of that of Duke University coloured blue. Students refer to themselves as blue devils.
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