From 1963-1973, our building housed the students of Paul Kane High School. In spring of 1973, in what was surely a sight to see, a massive parade of students, teachers, supplies, and books made the journey from Sir Alexander Mackenzie Elementary to the old site of Paul Kane High School. The building was recomissioned "Lorne Akins Junior High School" in honour of a well known St. Albert pioneer.
Many present day District Six staff were part of the exodus to the newly-named school. Darlene Ferguson (Pechanec), Larry Dick, Lawrence Kenakin, Wally Cherniwchan and Don Bliss were all on that first Lorne Akins staff. Our current ATA President, Bernie Poulin, was involved in the move, as were recent retirees Dick Krenz, Lowell Throndson and Gerry Buccini, as well as the first administration of Principal Barrie Findlater and Assistant Principal Ted Rogers. Leading the parade in one notable photo is current trustee, then teacher, Joan Alexander.
In 2003, we celebrated our 30th anniversary as one of the premiere educational facilities in the Protestant School Board.
