A.B. Lucas Secondary School

Infobox Education in Canada
name= A.B. Lucas Secondary School


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motto= IN PERPETUUM OPTIMA
streetaddress= 656 Tennent Avenue
city= London
province= Ontario
postalcode= N5X 1L8
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fax= 452-2619
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url= http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/lucas
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schoolboard= Thames Valley District School Board
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schooltype= Secondary
grades= 9 to 12
language= English
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mascot= Viking
teamname= Lucas Vikings
colours= Double Blue
founded= 1963
enrollment= 1600+ [cite web |url=http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/schools/Secondary_October2007.pdf |title=Secondary School Student Enrolment |accessdate=2008-01-26 |date=2007-10-31 |publisher=Thames Valley District School Board]
enrollment_as_of=31 October 2007"'A.B. Lucas Secondary School is located in the north end of London, Ontario, Canada.

The school was named after Dr. A.B. Lucas, who was recognized for his fine 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 traveled 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.

About Dr. A.B. Lucas

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 our school was named after him.

Goals

*To develop strategies to focus on increased communication and collaboration with the Lucas community.

*To develop a positive learning atmosphere based on respect and pride in the school by providing opportunities to ensure a safe school, free from harassment which recognizes individual and cultural differences.

*To promote communication between the School Council, the community, teachers, parents and students.

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.

Notable alumni

* Deb Matthews, M.P.P. for London North Centre
* Craig Billington, NHL goalie
* Jeff Hackett, NHL goalie

References

External links

* [http://www.tvdsb.on.ca/lucas/ A.B. Lucas Secondary School website]