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Logo of Cobequid Education Centre, adopted in 1970, the year the school opened.


Cobequid Educational Centre, most often spoken of in its abbreviated form, CEC, is a high school located in Truro, Nova Scotia.

CEC serves not only the town of Truro but rural areas in Central and West Colchester County. The school is the largest high school in province of Nova Scotia with approximately 1700 students and 95 teaching staff.

CEC is well known for the success of its Canadian football team, girls' basketball team, symphonic and stage bands, and annual school musicals. The musical staff and students received two commendations for excellence in musical theatre for their 2001 production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and its 2005 production of "A Chorus Line". The school is also the current national champions of "Reach for the Top". Its sports teams are nicknamed the Cougars and the school colours are blue and orange. The current principal is Rosalie Stewart-Fisher.

Notable teachers, past and present include:

Frank Lambert (Drama); Bruce Fisher (History); Sean Hale (History); Wayne Barrett (Geography, Economics); Beth MacMichael (History); Leo McKay, Jr. (English); Steve Malick (Math); Paul Barrett (Music); Adrian McMaster (Math;) Ron MacKay (Music); Norman Hines (Guidance);

History

CEC SMELLS LIKE SHIT