Austin O'Brien Catholic High School | |
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6110 - 95 Avenue NW , , Canada | |
Coordinates | 53°32′07″N113°25′36″W / 53.53528°N 113.42667°W |
Information | |
School type | Secondary school |
Motto | "Many Gifts, One Spirit!" |
Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic/Ukrainian Catholic |
Founded | 1963 |
School board | Edmonton Catholic School District |
Superintendent | Lynnette Anderson |
Area trustee | Alene Mutala |
School code | 8402 |
Principal | Dr. Susan Coates VP: Ignacio Haro, Ronald Zacharko, Denis Fontaine, Paul Horpyniuk |
Grades | 10-12 |
Enrollment | 1000
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Language | English, French, Ukrainian, Spanish |
Colour(s) | Green, black and white |
Team name | Austin O'Brien Crusaders |
Website | www |
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