A.B. Lucas Secondary School

A.B. Lucas Secondary School is a secondary school located at the northern end of London, Ontario, Canada.The school was named after Dr. A.B. Lucas, who was recognized for his contribution to education in London. In April 1962, Hugh Murray became the first principal. He commissioned lieutenants Terry Ferris, Jim Wylie, Don Epplet, Phil Sparling, Don Carson, Charlie Belchamber, Alex Shamas, Alan Williams, Ed Hancox and Fred Hickman. During the next few months, these men recruited more staff, acquired equipment and supplies and arranged programs.During the years 1962-1963 some 60 north-Londoners traveled daily to Westminster Secondary School in the west end of the city. But by September 1963 the doors were opened to the first Viking recruits in grades 9, 10, and 11. The premier of Ontario, Mr. John Robarts, officially opened the school on October 25, 1963.Dr. A. B. LucasDr. Alexander Burton Lucas had a distinguished career in education, having served as a teacher, principal, inspector, Teacher's College master, superintendent, and director. He moved to London in 1939 as Assistant Superintendent of Schools and retired in June 1962, after six years as Director of Education in London. Dr. Lucas belonged to several service clubs and was a lay member of the Anglican General Synod. He died in 1965 and the school was named after him.Sports and clubsLucas' clubs include Announcements, Athletic Council, AV Light/Sound, Cancer Campaign, Chess, Computer, DECA, Drama, Gallery, Green Team, Math Contests, Intramural Council, Math Tutoring, Multicultural, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Photography, Reach for the Top, Relay for Life Committee, Robotics, Student Athletic Association, Science Fair, Science Olympics, SCROOGE Committee, United Way, Viking Volunteers, Viking 101, Weight Room and Yearbook. Some of the music clubs include the Coffee House, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Intermediate Band, Music Council, School Show and the Small Ensemble.