Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
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Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is the second largest of three public secondary schools in St. Thomas
, Ontario
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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. 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
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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.
St. Thomas, Ontario
St. Thomas is a city in southern , Ontario, Canada. It is the seat for Elgin County and gained its city charter on March 4, 1881.-History:...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
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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. 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
Elgin County, Ontario
Elgin County is a county and census division of the Canadian province of Ontario with a current population of approximately 46,000. The county seat is St. Thomas.It consists of:*Town of Aylmer*Municipality of Bayham*Municipality of Central Elgin...
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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.
Recent Athletic Accomplishments
- 2010 Varsity Boys Hockey WOSSAA Bronze Medalists
- 2010 Varsity Girls Soccer WOSSAA Champions
- 2010 Girls Curling Team OFSAA Silver Medalists
- 4 CECI Wrestlers medaled at OFSAA 2010
Notable Annual Events
Central Elgin takes pride in its many traditions, which include:- Funch
- Christmas Assembly
- GSA Day of Silence
- Motivational Speakers/Hypnotists/Magicians
- March Madness, a series of activities to celebrate the coming of the March Break.
- School trips. Italy 2006, France and England 2007, Rome and Athens 2008, Spain and Morocco 2009, Switzerland and Italy 2010.
Alumni
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