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The Lisgar Alumni Association promotes and celebrates the traditions of Lisgar Collegiate by assisting the former faculty and students in maintaining linkages with their past, with each other, and with the current faculty and students of the school.

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.

04/09/2026

With spring on the horizon, we've still got some Lisgar puzzles left! Free shipping at lisgar.net/puzzle

03/29/2026

The Globe and Mail published a feature story last week about Dr. Shane Gero (1999), with the subtitle "How a Canadian whale scientist found love and hope – and a lesson for humanity – among the most mysterious creatures on the planet."

"Whales have wisdom to share about human life, Dr. Gero says, if we are willing to listen. Fingers taught him about parenthood before he was a father, and about finding purpose after loss. She’s now an older aunt to the youngest whales – the wise, graceful elder drifting on the periphery ready to help when needed. When she dives, Dr. Gero says, she has the most picture-perfect tail sweep he’s ever seen. The burden he feels to protect her, and all the whales, is enough 'to crack his heart open.'"

You can read the full article online at https://archive.ph/0khff

03/17/2026

A 100-year-old Vox Lycei yearbook was recently donated to the school by a descendent of E. Lester Brittain (1928). It features pieces about school athletics, about music programs, and creative writing, as well as several references to the newly-opened Glebe Collegiate Institute, which was formed when Lisgar was split into two separate campuses. Curious to take a peek? You can browse a copy at https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=0n5T8pZMDesC&printsec=frontcover&pg=GBS.PP1

Address

29 Lisgar Street
Ottawa, ON
K2P0B9

Telephone

+16132392696

Website

http://www.lisgar.net/

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