Son, Wife and Daughter of Port Credit's
first Principal, H.A.
Doupe
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Facts & Figures...
Port Credit High School enters the Great Depression with a student population of 283 and 9 teachers on staff. Kids stay in school and numbers continue to rise. By the end of the decade there are over 400 students pursuing academics.
Outside the classrooms, students busy themselves
with activities including the Glee Club,
Dramatic Society and the 6-Piece Orchestra.
Making its debut in 1930, Port Credit's Rugby Team competes in the "Lakeshore League" against Etobicoke, Mimico, Long Branch and Islington High Schools. All players must provide their own equipment; the Boys' Athletic Association supplies the sweaters and the Board of Education tosses in the balls. Girls' Softball continues to be popular, but competes for fans with basketball, hockey and track and field.
The 1938 season marks Credit's first entry into the Toronto District Interscholastic Athletic Association competition. Mr .Wilf Wood takes up the challenge and coaches the "Gym Team" to various city championships