Nepean High School is a high school in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located in Nepean, on Broadview Avenue. There were roughly 1400 students in 2003, but that number is decreased(1200+) now due to the elimination of OAC. Mr. Yorke-Slader, the current principal, is also a well-known Canadian jazz composer..
The school began as a continuation program at Broadview Public School. Those students who wanted some years of secondary schooling, but were unable to travel to Ottawa Collegiate Institute could take a few courses on the top floor of Broadview P.S.. In 1919 the provincial government made school attendance mandatory until age 15, creating a rapid increase in enrolment. Carleton County thus decided to build a new school, and Nepean High School, in Nepean Township was founded in 1922.
This school has always been known for the quality of its athletic teams. If fact, Nepean was named the "Best Athletics High School" in Ottawa by the Ottawa Citizen in 2006.
Notable Alumni
- Bruce Cockburn - Acoustic Folk Musician
- Simon Ackwayus - Abstract Artist
- Geoff Cullwick - Astronaut
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