Central Elgin Collegiate Institute
Secondary school in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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Central Elgin Collegiate Institute is the smallest of three public secondary schools in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
Coordinates42.76978°N 81.17371°W
School typeSecondary School
MottoCarpe Diem
(Seize the Day)
(Seize the Day)
Founded1954
| Central Elgin Collegiate Institute | |
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| Location | |
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201 Chestnut Street , , N5R 2B5 Canada | |
| Coordinates | 42.76978°N 81.17371°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Secondary School |
| Motto | Carpe Diem (Seize the Day) |
| Founded | 1954 |
| School board | Thames Valley District School Board |
| Superintendent | Paul Sydor |
| School number | 2060 |
| Principal | Mike Embree |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 690[1] (2024/2025) |
| Language | English, French, |
| Colours | Gold and black |
| Mascot | Titan Man and Titan Woman |
| Team name | CECI Titans |
| Website | www |
At one time the school was part of the International Baccalaureate Organization; however, that status is no longer recognized.[2] Central's current principal is Mike Embree.
Recent athletic accomplishments
- 2010 Varsity Boys Hockey WOSSAA Bronze Medalists
- 2010 Varsity Girls Soccer WOSSAA Champions
- 2010 Girls Curling Team OFSAA Silver Medalists
- 4 CECI Wrestlers medaled at OFSAA 2011[3]
- 2012 baseball team second in TVRAA and third in WOSSAA
- 2012 OFSAA Gold Medalist – Long Jump
- 2012 Varsity Boys Football TVRAA South East Champions – Undefeated Season
- 2015 Math Team Champions
Notable alumni
- Rachel McAdams (b. 1978), film actress
- Joe Thornton (b. 1979), professional ice hockey player for San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, and the Canadian national team
