Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School
Encyclopedia
Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School is one of five high schools in Aurora, Ontario
and is one of two under the jurisdiction of the York Region District School Board
. In 2005, there were approximately 1350 students from Grades 9 to 12.
http://www.thewilliamsword.com
Aurora, Ontario
Aurora is an affluent town in York Region, approximately 20 km north of Toronto. It is partially situated on the Oak Ridges Moraine, and is a part of the Greater Toronto Area and Golden Horseshoe of Southern Ontario.Many Aurora residents commute to Toronto and surrounding communities.In the...
and is one of two under the jurisdiction of the York Region District School Board
York Region District School Board
The York Region District School Board, also known as YRDSB, is the English-language public school board for York Regional Municipality located in Ontario, Canada. The York Region District School Board is currently the province's third largest school board, with an enrollment of over 115,000 students...
. In 2005, there were approximately 1350 students from Grades 9 to 12.
History
The school started in 1888 as Aurora High School in the building now occupied by the Wells Street Public School on Wells Street. The current building on Dunning Avenue was opened in 1952. Additions were placed on the Dunning Avenue school in 1956, 1967, and 1998. In 1961 the school was renamed The Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School in honour of Dr. David Garnet Wolsley Williams, a local medical doctor and former trustee of the school board. The school's chief rival is Aurora High School. The school is now being considered for demolition by the YRDSB and may be rebuilt either on the current site or on Bayview Avenue by 2010.School Newspaper
The Word is the name of the school newspaper that is ran by the students. The newspaper is very active in events and usually publishes 8 issues per year.http://www.thewilliamsword.com
Events from the past
- Free Hamburger or Hot-dog DayHot dog dayHot Dog Days are informal events that are celebrated in communities throughout the hotdog-eating world, including the USA, Canada, Great Britain and Australia. Their origin is obscure. As the name suggests the festivals revolve around eating hot dogs, but usually there are many other activities...
- A large cookoff at the end of the school year before summer break where the Williams Students' Council gives each student either a free hamburger or hot-dog.
Football
The school football teams are known as the "Wildcats". The W Cup is a football game that takes place once a year between the "Huron Warriors" and the "Williams Wildcats".Notable alumni
- Travis and Dallas Good of indie band The SadiesThe SadiesThe Sadies are a Canadian indie rock and alternative country band from Toronto, Ontario.-Background:The band consists of Dallas Good , Travis Good, Sean Dean and Mike Belitsky...
- Brian StemmleBrian StemmleBrian Stemmle is a retired Canadian skier who competed primarily in the downhill and Super-G disciplines. He was a member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team for 14 years and was inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame in 2002...
- Canadian Alpine Ski Team