Austin O'Brien Catholic High School

Austin O'Brien Catholic High School
Address
6110 - 95 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 1A5
Canada
Coordinates 53°32′07″N 113°25′36″W / 53.53528°N 113.42667°W / 53.53528; -113.42667Coordinates: 53°32′07″N 113°25′36″W / 53.53528°N 113.42667°W / 53.53528; -113.42667
Information
School type Secondary school
Motto "Many Gifts, One Spirit!"
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Founded 1963
School board Edmonton Catholic School District
Superintendent Joan Carr
Area trustee Kara Pelech
Principal David Warawa
Vice principal Ryan Feehan, Anna Gomez, Ignacio Haro,
Grades 10-12
Enrollment 900
Language English, French, Ukrainian, Spanish, Polish
Colour(s) Green, Black and White             
Team name Austin O'Brien Crusaders
Website www.austinobrien.ecsd.net

Austin O'Brien is a high school located in the Ottewell district of southeast Edmonton. It has about 900 students.[1][2]

Namesake

Austin O'Brien was named after Sir Austin O'Brien. He was the superintendent of Edmonton Catholic Schools from 1924 to 1961.[3]

The "nickname" of any Austin O'Brien students, present & past is also known as "AOB".

History

Austin O'Brien was opened in 1963 when Edmonton had 18,000 students in the Catholic system and had 55 schools.[4]

Notable alumni

See also

References


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