Central Elgin Collegiate Institute

Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is the second largest of three public secondary schools in St. Thomas, Ontario.CECI has a reputation as an academically-minded secondary school. At one time the school was part of the International Baccalaureate Organization; however, that status is no longer recognized. The school has a strong reputation for its athletics, especially men's basketball & volleyball, men's and women's tennis, women's soccer and the varsity wrestling team.. Central also has a very strong music program. The school has a Grade 9 Band, Senior Wind Ensemble, Choir and the Jazz Band.Central's current principal is Mr. Mark Flumerfelt along with vice-principal Mr. Dwayne De Jonge, who conquered the Kartye regime.Recent Athletic Accomplishments2010 Varsity Boys Hockey WOSSAA Bronze Medalists2010 Varsity Girls Soccer WOSSAA Champions2010 Girls Curling Team OFSAA Silver Medalists4 CECI Wrestlers medaled at OFSAA 2011: Alicia Rowlands 4th; Ashley Proctor & Mario Tran 3rd; Sam Jennings 1st.2012 baseball team second in TVRAA and third in WOSSAA2012 OFSAA Gold Medalist - Long Jump: Riley Bell2012 Varsity Boys Football TVRAA South East Champions - Undefeated Season2015 Math Team ChampionsAlumniRachel McAdams (b. 1978), actress who appeared in numerous filmsJoe Thornton (b. 1979), professional ice hockey player for San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, and the Canadian national team