Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, or Notre Dame College, is a co-ed, independent, residential high school for students in Grades 8-12 in Wilcox, Saskatchewan. The school is best known for its hockey team, the Notre Dame Hounds. Alumni include many current and former NHL players. Image File history File links Crest_Notre_Dame_College. ... A Canadian postal code is a string of six characters that forms part of a postal address in Canada. ... Education in Canada is provided, funded, and overseen by federal, provincial, and local governments. ... Wilcox is a small village in Saskatchewan, Canada. ... Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (Latin: From many peoples strength) Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor Gordon Barnhart - Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 14 - Senate seats 6 Confederation September 1, 1905 (Split from NWT) (9th (province)) Area Ranked 7th... Hockey is any of a family of sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a ball, or a hard, round disc called a puck, into the opponents net or goal, using a hockey stick. ... The Notre Dame Hounds are a Tier-II Junior A team based out of Wilcox, Saskatchewan. ... “NHL” redirects here. ...

History

In 1920, the Sisters of Charity of St. Louis opened the Notre Dame of the Prairies Convent and St. Augustine's residential elementary and high school for boys and girls at Wilcox, Saskatchewan; a small town on the Canadian prairies 49 kilometres (25 miles) south of Regina – the provincial capital. Nickname: The Queen City Motto: Floreat Regina (Let Regina Flourish) Location of Regina in the SE quadrant of Saskatchewan Coordinates: Country Canada Province Saskatchewan District Assiniboia Established 1882 Government  - City Mayor Pat Fiacco  - Governing body Regina City Council  - MPs Dave Batters Ralph Goodale Tom Lukiwski Andrew Scheer  - MLAs Joanne Crofford...

Father Athol Murray was appointed to St. Augustine's parish in Wilcox, Saskatchewan in 1927. The institution's name was eventually changed to honour his contributions. Monsignor Athol Murray (January 9, 1892 – December 15, 1975) was a Canadian priest and high school president. ... Wilcox is a small village in Saskatchewan, Canada. ... 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar). ...

In the beginning, the College had no running water or central heat. In 1930, fees were $18 per month, but many students couldn't afford to pay. Père (Father) Murray accepted students on the basis that they desired an education, not on their ability to pay. A side of beef, a chicken, a bucket of coal and produce were often accepted instead of money. Students came from everywhere and from every type of social, cultural and religious background.

Murray was assisted by Sister Mary Edith McCullough. Her teaching career spanned 30 years at Wilcox. Sr. Edith ran the elementary and high schools while Père spent most of his time with the students in the Arts programs. In 1933, Père Murray succeeded in obtaining an official affiliation with the University of Ottawa.

Père Murray believed in the Greek philosophy of developing the mind, body and spirit and envisioned a school that could develop great scholars and athletes through equal emphasis on the disciplines of academics, athletics and faith. Notre Dame's longstanding success in developing well-balanced individuals is a testament to that vision.

Though Murray died in 1975, his legacy lives on. Père's beloved Notre Dame College continues to produce many of North America's finest student athletes through a balanced program that emphasizes the values of good character, leadership and community living. Père's motto "Luctor et Emergo" (Struggle and Emerge) is still reinforced today.

Notable alumni

• Rod Brind'Amour
• Wendel Clark
• Braydon Coburn
• Russ Courtnall
• Scott Daniels
• Curtis Joseph
• Dave Karpa
• Jason Kenney
• Vincent Lecavalier
• Gary Leeman
• Kent Manderville
• Dwayne Norris
• Lawrence Nycholat
• James Patrick
• Scott Pellerin
• Brad Richards
• Jeff Ulmer
• Peter de' Gravisi
• Nick Metz
• Don Metz
• Rigel Shaw

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Trivia

Perhaps the best known contribution to the NHL is the Toronto Maple Leafs Hound Line of the 1985-86 season, when Gary Leeman, Wendel Clark and Russ Courtnall played on the same forward line. Their line's name came from the fact that all had played for the legendary Notre Dame Hounds. The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... Gary Leeman (Born February 19, 1964 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional hockey player in the NHL. // Junior Career The Toronto native attended Notre Dame College in Wilcox, Saskatchewan and was a standout defenceman for two seasons with the WHLs Regina Pats. ... Wendel Clark Wendel L. Clark (born October 25, 1966 in Kelvington, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey player best known as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs. ... Russ Courtnall Russ Courtnall (born on January 2, 1965 in Duncan, British Columbia) is a former National Hockey League player. ... The Notre Dame Hounds are a Tier-II Junior A team based out of Wilcox, Saskatchewan. ...

References

Père Murray and the Hounds, the story of Saskatchewan's Notre Dame College, by Jack Gorman

Père - A Père Murray Compendium, include by Jack Gorman

Legacy . . . the treasures of Notre Dame, by Jack Gorman

The Hounds of Notre Dame - a movie based on the compelling story of Père Murray and the Hounds

Tales from the Shacks, by Richard Dukes

Notre Dame of the Prairies, by Alice Henderson

The Rink, by Chris Cuthbert and Scott Russell

External Links

• Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Web Site
• TABS Association of Boarding Schools Athol Murray College of Notre Dame Profile