History
The school is named after Jeffery Amherst, who was commander of the British armed forces in North America during the Seven Years War. The school's construction began in 1921, and completed in 1922. Previously, students in the Amherstburg area who wanted to continue their education past elementary school had to go to the town of Essex, where they were required to pay room and board during the school term.
The following have been Principals of General Amherst High School since 1922, the year it opened:
- 1922 to 1926 - Mr. Norman Davies
- 1926 to 1960 - Mr. Walter K. Sidey
- 1960 to 1962 - Mr. A. A. Martin
- 1962 to 1969 - Mr. Reg Cozens
- 1969 to 1987 - Mr. Jack Wilson
- 1987 to 1989 - Mr. Cliff Pattison
- 1989 to 1991 - Mr. Rod Paulin
- 1991 to 1996 - Mr. Reg Simpson
- 1996 to 1998 - Mr. John Corbett
- 1998 to 2002 - Mr. Tom Halliwill
- 2002 to 2009 - Mr. Patrick Catton
- 2009 to 2012 - Mrs. Mary Edwards
- 2012 to present - Ms. Hazel Keefner
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