{{Infobox school , name = Sydenham High School , image = , caption = , address = 2860 Rutledge Road , city =

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, postcode = K0H 2T0 , country = Canada , coordinates = {{coord, 44.407, N, 76.6, W, display=inline,title , schooltype = Secondary , motto = Spirit, Heritage, Success , motto_translation = Ludum Facite , founded = 1872 , schoolboard =

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, grades = 9-12 , enrollment = 850 , language = English, Extended French , area = Sydenham, Ontario , colours = Red and Gold {{Color box, red, border=darkgray{{Color box, gold, border=darkgray , mascot = Golden Eagle , team_name = Golden Eagles , url = {{URL, http://sydenhamhs.limestone.on.ca/ Sydenham High School is located about 20 minutes north of

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in the village of Sydenham, Ontario adjacent to Loughborough Public School. It is part of the

History

Sydenham High School was first established in 1872 and proposed to serve the whole county. During the early years, it was called the ''Sydenham and Frontenac County Grammar School'' and managed by a County Board of Trustees. Each year the number of attending students increased until students from outside the county were required to pay

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so that the school could afford to hire a fourth teacher. In 1927 the school hired its first bus from a private owner to service the

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area. By 1947, it was clear the school building needed an expansion to accommodate its growing population, and by 1952 additions cost an estimated $17,000. Sydenham High School continues to be a well-established rural institution that today services almost 1000 students. Following its motto "Spirit, Heritage, Success', the school continues to pride itself on its community and history.

Miscellaneous Information

Colours - Red and Gold
Mascot - Golden Eagle

Notable alumni

*Jacob Dearbon, CFL player (

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*Neil Puffer, CFL player (

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* Mike Smith, NHL player (

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External links

School Website

Athletics Website
High schools in Ontario 1872 establishments in Ontario Educational institutions established in 1872