Technology
In the Technology Department, a number of ambitious projects are underway. In 2005, two students constructed cedar strip canoes as their Independent Study Project under the tutelage of Mr. Mark Backman. Another project is pulling together skills from all the shops. It is the construction, from scratch, of a clone of the iconic 1960s Lotus 7 sports car. The project is based on the specifications for a Locost sports car design by British educator and engineer, Ron Champion. Project Co-ordinator is Mr.Austin Epema, automotive consultant is Mr. Dave Dickie, and Metal Fabrication consultant is Mr. Dave Clarke. Computer aided design and blueprinting is supervised by Mr. Stefan Stravato. The project is being built primarily by students. Generous financial aid has come from local businesses. The finished product will be raffled off with proceeds going to local charities.
- Lisa Bavington - noted Female Body Builder
- Alex "Parkz" Parker - finalist on the TV show The Biggest Loser
- K-os - (Kheaven Brereton) Canadian hip-hop musician
- Jim Gilchrist - Play by play commentator of the OHL's Kingston Frontenacs
- Sandy Hawley - Hall of Fame jockey
- Protest The Hero - Progressive metal Band
- Andrew "Test" Martin - Former WWE Superstar
- Lori Melien - won a bronze medal for Canada in swimming at the 1988 Summer Olympics
- Keith Primeau- NHL hockey player and member of Team Canada
- Wayne Primeau - NHL hockey player
- Lori Strong-Ballard - Olympic gymnast (1988 Olympics) and commentator for CBC
- Keri Ferguson - CHEX Television news anchor
- A.J. Cook - Actress
- Travis Lindgren- President and General Manager, Learning Tree International
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