Glebe Collegiate Institute
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| Principal: | Frank Allan | |
| Vice-Principals: | Clay Plumadore, Patricia Kulka, |
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History
The school was founded not as an independent entity but as an expansion of the Ottawa Collegiate Institute. With the introduction of compulsory school attendance, the OCI had outgrown its existing facility (now Lisgar Collegiate Institute) and constructed a new facility on what was then the outskirts of the city. The construction of "Ottawa Collegiate Institute, Glebe Building" was a slow process, and classes began in 1922 before it was complete, causing some inconveniences for students. Symbols of the OCI continue to adorn the entrance to the school. The building was officially opened in 1923.
The now-legendary rivalry between Glebe and Lisgar Collegiates commenced soon after the division of the OCI. In one memorable incident, a banquet was held at the Glebe building that included student clubs from both schools. In the middle of the meal, a food fight erupted between the two groups and only an enraged Principal could persuade students to put down their rolls.
Facility
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Constructed in the early 20th century, the Collegiate shows an old-fashioned architectural style that has been kept consistent despite additions to the building. Notable features of the building include an underground swimming pool, auditorium with balcony seating, and a small greenhouse on the roof. It also has a little known fallout shelter buried under the football field Outdoors, the school premises include a small park and a sports field.
Notable alumni
- Lynsey Bennett, former Miss Canada International
- Luba Goy, comedian
- John Manley, accomplished politician - Graduated from Bell High School
- Peter Mansbridge, Canadian news icon
- Alanis Morissette, singer
- Matthew Perry, Actor - did one summer school semester at Glebe in 1984 (Reach Ahead Typing).
External links
- Glebe Collegiate website (http://www.glebeci.ca) - still in development
- School board website (http://www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca)
- 2003-2004 Glebe school profile (http://www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca/profiles/2003_2004/GLEB.pdf) (PDF format)