HISTORY

Ernest Manning High School opened in 1963 at a cost of close to 3.5 million dollars. The school is named after the eight premier of Alberta, Ernest Manning. It opened with 1400 students and by the mid 1970’s, grew to 1700. The school itself had much more to offer than the standard matriculation courses presented in other high schools across the country. It was considered leading edge thinking at the time. Students had a wider field of choice in programs to help prepare them for the world of advanced study, business or trades courses. Being fully equipped in the usual sense, having three gymnasiums, a large auditorium, with a mezzanine floor, a cafeteria and a well equipped library. The school also housed a complete shop area to accommodate motor mechanics, welding, tin-smithing, commercial art and drafting. Offering choice to students has been an ongoing accomplishment.

Principals of Ernest Manning High School

1963-1965            Mr L.W. Roberts
1965-1970            Mr T.T. Humphrey
1970-1973            Mr M. MacDougall
1973-1981            Mr H. Sharlow
1981-1985            Mr G Unsworth
1985-1990            Mr L. Hall
1990-1993            Mr J. B Braun
1993-1995            Mr J.R Frank
1995-1998            Mr J.W. Stevenson
1998-2002            Dr B. Bamford
2002-2009            Dr W.M. Christison
2009-                   Mrs M.C.Hood