St. Brother André Catholic High School

High school in Markham, Ontario, Canada
     
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St. Brother André Catholic High School is a Catholic secondary school in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Grades 9 to 12 are taught, with religious studies included in the curriculum. It is named after Saint André Bessette (also known as Brother André), a 20th-century Catholic religious brother in Montreal responsible for the construction of the Saint Joseph's Oratory.

Brother André is located in east-central Markham, and its feeder schools include

  • St. Kateri Tekakwitha CES
  • San Lorenzo Ruiz Catholic Elementary School
  • St. Edward CES
  • St. Joseph CES (Markham)
  • St. Julia Billiart CES
  • St. Justin Martyr (Markham)
  • St. Patrick CES (Markham)
  • St. Mark CES (Stouffville)
  • St. Brigid CES (Stouffville)
  • St. Brendan CES (Stouffville)

Fire

On April 28, 2010, a fire broke out at St. Brother André Catholic High School in the boys' washroom on the second floor.[2] One person was treated for smoke inhalation and personal anxiety. Former principal Jim Nicoletti said that there was a "minor" investigation in progress by the York Regional Police.[3]

Notable alumni

  • Steven Stamkos, professional ice hockey centre and team captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL)
  • Michael Del Zotto, professional ice hockey defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL)
  • Mena Massoud, actor who played Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin.
  • Andrew Lue, former professional football player for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL)
  • St. Joseph's Chapel, the school chapel of St. Brother Andre CHS in 2019, prior to the 2021 redecoration
    St. Joseph's Chapel, the school chapel of St. Brother Andre CHS in 2019, prior to the 2021 redecoration
  • St. Joseph's Chapel after the 2021 redecoration
    St. Joseph's Chapel after the 2021 redecoration
  • St. Joseph's Chapel after the 2023 redecoration.
    St. Joseph's Chapel after the 2023 redecoration.

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Enrolment Information" (PDF). York Catholic District School Board. p. 3. Retrieved 2021-12-31.
  2. ^ "Fire closes Brother Andre". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media Group. April 28, 2010. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "Fire still being probed". YorkRegion.com. Metroland Media Group. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09.
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