Lisgar Alumni Association

10/10/2026

Did you know that Lisgar has 51 clubs this year? Here's the full list! Were you a member of one of these clubs when you were at the school?

Art Club
Asian Alliance
AVA AudioVisual Association
Badminton Club
Biomed Club
Board Games Club
Book Club
Breakfast Club
Chess Club
Computing Club
Crochet Club
Dungeons and Dragons (DnD)
Earth Science
Esports Club
Film Club
Happy Envelope
Improv Club
Indigenous Cultures Club
Jewish Student Union
Key Club
LABrador
LEAF
Lisgar Aerospace Engineering Club
Lisgar Investment Club
Lisgar Math Club
Lisgar Rotary Interact Club
Lisgar Society of Debate
Lisgar Trivia/Reach
Mindshift
Model United Nations
MSA
Mural Club
Music Production Club
Operation Smile
Philosophy Club
Pink Tax
Rainbow Alliance
Raise the Roof
Robotics Club
Spacesim
Sports Analytics
Student Council
The Bull & Bear Investing Research Society
The Chip-in Crew
The Joy Society
The Lisgarwrite
Ultimate Frisbee
Umoja
Vocal Ensemble
Vox Lycei Yearbook Club
Women In Business

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10/09/2026

The school board recently featured Lisgar’s Aviation & Aerospace Specialist High Skills Major Program on its website and through social media!

09/22/2026

János Bartha (1975) wrote to us this summer: "My family has organized for me and the family a 'nostalgia tour' to Ottawa in September. I have been living in Hungary since I left Canada, so this is a big event for me. We were wondering if it would be possible to visit the high school when we are there? I certainly remember my time spent at Lisgar with great fondness!"

With the support of Lisgar's Principal, Steve Spidell, János and family were able to tour the school earlier this month, and shared some photos of the happy occasion.

08/23/2026

Bryn Holmes (1983) wrote to us inviting alumni to a park opening this week for Diane Holmes, long time Ottawa City Councillor – and mother of three Lisgar grads – Bryn, Ian (1984), and Thane (1987)!

The new park is at 400 Albert (corner of Lyon and Albert). Ariel Troster, City Councillor for Somerset Ward, will dedicate the park August 24, at 4 pm. Light refreshments will be available.

07/26/2026

Sean Holmes (1983) will be inducted into the Carleton Ravens Hall of Fame this fall. The Hall of Fame recognizes exceptional student-athletes, coaches, builders, and teams whose achievements have shaped Ravens athletics. Sean helped Carleton to the 1984 national championship final, and remains the program's all-time leading goal scorer among defenders. Today, he is Head Men's Soccer Coach at St. Cloud State University, in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

07/10/2026

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of D. Ian Macdonald (Principal 1987-94). Beginning his career as a science teacher and Head of Science, Mr. Macdonald served as Principal at Rideau and Ottawa Tech before coming to Lisgar. His mark on the school during his time as Principal was significant.

In the opening of the history book published to mark the 150th anniversary of Lisgar in 1993, not long before his retirement, Mr. Macdonald wrote: "We are the sum of our experiences, and our days at Lisgar had a large role in shaping us. I hope this book stimulates fond recollections of what many of us view as our most enjoyable days – our school days. Best wishes to all members of the Lisgar Family." Best wishes to you too, Mr. Macdonald.

The obituary can be found at https://ottawacitizen.remembering.ca/obituary/ian-macdonald-1093869666

05/26/2026

Brookfield High School Co-op students, in partnership with CKCU Carleton University Radio, recently hosted a professional recording session for student musicians from Lisgar, Glebe, and Canterbury. As part of their media production studies, the Brookfield team facilitated the session for several groups. The Lisgar participants were chosen through a peer-voted selection process within the Grade 11 Band and Strings classes.

Lisgar’s representatives were:
- The 1000 Bees Quartet: Featuring Ray Lougheed (Alto Saxophone), Cameron Vaughan (Bass Clarinet), Keriana Hodson (Trumpet), and Leo Oussoren (Bassoon).
- The Salzburg Quartet: Featuring Leonore Braun (Violin), Lena Weileder (Violin), Ava Cooper (Viola), and Armand Omelko (Cello).

The students were video recorded and an audio recording was made that will be featured on CKCU in the near future.

05/18/2026

Overdue for a visit to the old school? You're invited to a drop-in reception for alumni during Doors Open Ottawa!

Saturday, June 6, 12-4 pm
in the Lisgar library

Enjoy student-led tours of the school, performances by the Cello Ensemble, Vocal Ensemble, and Symphonic Band (1-2 pm, in the Alumni Auditorium), and snacks and conversation with fellow alumni.

Not able to make it during the afternoon, but still want to visit the school? Student-led tours will run starting from 10 am.

RSVP not required, but a quick reply here will help us plan!

05/13/2026

In late April, Lisgar and Glebe competed in the 2026 Reach for the Top Ontario Provincial trivia championships. While the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) won the tournament, Lisgar and Glebe finished in 2nd and 3rd respectively and qualified for Reach Nationals in May.

Lisgar and Glebe are currently the top two ranked public high schools in the entire province at high school trivia, and easily within the top five nationally. In the case of Lisgar, this standard of excellence has been maintained for well over two decades under the leadership of Ruth Crabtree (teacher 1997-2013).

04/14/2026

The Lisgar Wind Ensemble and the Lisgar Symphonic Band attended the Kiwanis Music Festival on April 10th, and both groups performed exceptionally well.

The Wind Ensemble earned a gold rating in the Grade 2 Band category, while the Senior Band received gold in the Grade 4 Band category, along with an additional gold in the Challenge Class, where students prepare a demanding piece of music in just five weeks.

The cello ensemble also delivered a strong performance in the string ensemble class, earning second place with a piece arranged by retired music teacher Richard Arrigo.