Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School

Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School

Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School (often referred to as The Regional) is a secondary school located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is attended by approximately 850 students in grades 9 to 12. The school falls under the jurisdiction of the Strait Regional School Board. Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School was ranked fourth among Nova Scotian schools in 2009.

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Name

The school was formerly known as Antigonish Regional High School, but the name was changed in the early 1980s to honor a principal forced into retirement due to illness.

Sports

The school's sports teams are called the Royals and their colours are the following: mainly white with blue and red winter plumage. In March of 2011, the school's Hockey team took home a provincial NSSAF title with a 3-2 win over Sir John A. Macdonald High School.

International Baccalaureate Programme

The school began teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in September 2007. It has been an IB World School since April 2007 (IB World School Code 002932). Currently, it offers Biology SL, Biology HL Chemistry HL, Chemistry SL, English A1 HL, French B HL, French B SL, History HL, Mathematics SL, Physics HL, Physics SL, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Visual Arts SL and Visual Arts HL.

Administration

  • Principal: Gerard Ryan
  • Vice Principals: Jim "Jimmy" Keaye (pronounced "K"), Joe Duggan
  • Honourable Mentions: The Royals' mascot: Jebidiah.
  • The Boss: Brian MacNeil - also teaches some history courses

Student Council

Executive:

  • Co-Presidents: Ian Cashin & Dylan Brophy
  • Secretary: Kathryn Chisholm
  • Treasurer: Matthew Cormier

Committee Heads:

  • Athlectivities: Parker Hamilton & Catherine MacIntyre
  • Dances: Breton Doucet & Aryn Benoit
  • Grad: Megan Mackenzie & Jane Gallivan
  • Multicultural: Heather Gunn & Rachelle Bowie
  • Murals/SAGE: Michelle Hodgson & Ella Maltby
  • Newspaper: Yema Quinn & Maura Gillis
  • Prom: Shandra MacMaster & Sarah Delaney
  • Publicity: Kalli MacDonald & Heather MacPherson
  • Semi: Sam Mrazek & Reagan Gosbee
  • Social Awareness: Devon MacGrath & Jillian Maclennan
  • Spirit: Ian MacNeil & Laurie Archibald
  • Spring Fling: Jessica Overmars & Miranda Teasdale
  • Student Life: Jake Macpherson & Dave MacDonald
  • Walk-A-Thon: Dave Gillis & Megan Bond
  • Winter Carnival: Emma Gallivan & Brent Doiron
  • Yearbook: Kerry Berkvens & Calum MacDonald
  • Teacher Advisors: Mr. Dave MacFarlane & Mr. Reg MacIntyre

The regional also has a Drama Club run by students and supervised by very helpful teacher volunteers. In December 2010, the club put on a production of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", in spring 2009, "Robin Hood", and in Spring 2008, "Peter Pan". The plays and usually lighthearted and fun in nature, take place on the school's Audio/Visual room's stage, and are generally attended by parents, students, and members of the community.

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