Marystown Central High School Explained

Marystown Central High School
Motto:Latin: Quaerite Veritatem
(Search for Truth)
Established:1972
Type:Public
City:Marystown
State:Newfoundland and Labrador
Country:Canada
District:Newfoundland and Labrador English School District
Enrollment:351
Staff:35
Principal:David Babb
Colours:Blue and red

Marystown Central High School is a public high school located in Marystown, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Funded by the federal government, Marystown Central High School was opened in 1972. Funded by a Department of Regional Economic Expansion (DREE) grant,[1] it was considered to be a state of the art school and continues to be so today.

History

Upon its opening, approximately six-hundred and fifty students attended the school. This included grades seven through eleven. The principal at the time was Leo Whalen, and the vice principal was Frank Kennedy.

Administration

The principal is David Babb, and the assistant principal is Susan Tobin-Bursey.

Motto

Quaerite Veritatem is the school's motto. It is Latin for "Search for Truth." This slogan appears on the school's crest.

Science and technology labs

The school has two science laboratories at its disposal: the biology lab and the chemistry lab. It also has two computer facilities, serving a number of functions including: design, graphic editing, web-design and web-page creation.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.heritage.nf.ca/law/dree.html The DREE Agreement, 1970-1975