The unexpected period of growth in Burnaby during the first few years of the 1950s resulted in many overcrowded schools. As a result, the School Board decided it required a Junior High to alleviate enrolment issues at Gilmore Avenue Elementary-Junior school. Alpha opened in 1950 with 423 students. The new school had 12 rooms but added more in 1953. There were fires at the school in 1956 and 1964, resulting in the rebuilding of seven classrooms, library and administrative offices. There were additions made in 1968 and 1969 and in 1976 a gymnasium was built.
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
Scope and Content
Photograph shows students outside Alpha Secondary School at 4600 Parker Street. The school was built in 1950 with additions in 1953, 1968 and 1969. There were fires in 1956 and 1964 - the burnt portions were replaced and a new gym added in 1966.
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 16 cm mounted on cardboard
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Record No.
556-368
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No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
Reproduce for fair dealing purposes only
Accession Number
2013-13
Scope and Content
Photograph shows students outside Alpha Secondary School at 4600 Parker Street. The school was built in 1950 with additions in 1953, 1968 and 1969. There were fires in 1956 and 1964 - the burnt portions were replaced and a new gym added in 1966.
File contains photographs of the Alpha Secondary School basketball team. Photographs are primarily of Desi Collinson and Duane Alsop, who moved from Haida Gwaii to play basketball at Alpha, both posing and in action during the BC Boys' AAA Provincial Basketball Championships against MEI. One photog…
File contains photographs of the Alpha Secondary School basketball team. Photographs are primarily of Desi Collinson and Duane Alsop, who moved from Haida Gwaii to play basketball at Alpha, both posing and in action during the BC Boys' AAA Provincial Basketball Championships against MEI. One photograph also depicts Dustin Nykoluk, another Alpha player, in action with MEI player Jonathan Schmidt during the same game.
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2278-1: "Desi Collinson and Duanne Alsop are native basketball players who moved from their homes in the Queen Charlotte Islands to hone their game at Alpha Secondary in Burnaby."
Caption from metadata for 535-2278-2: "Duane Alsop battles MEI defenders beneath the basket."
Caption from metadata for 535-2278-3: "Alpha's Desi Collinson drives to the net."
Caption from metadata for 535-2278-4: "Alpha's Duane Alsop goes airborne for a layup in the first round of the BC Boys' AAA Provincial Basketball Championships, against MEI."
Caption from metadata for 535-2278-5: "Alpha's Duane Alsop battles beneath the basket with MEI's Mitchell Dueck."
Caption from metadata for 535-2278-6: "Alpha's Desi Collinson splits the MEI defense, in their first-round game at the BC Boys' AAA Provincial Basketball Championships, Wednesday at the Agrodome."
Caption from metadata for 535-2278-7: "Alpha's Dustin Nykoluk drives to the basket against MEI defender, Jonathan Schmidt, early in their first-round match at the BC Boys' AAA Provincial Basketball Championships, Wednesday at the Agrodome. Alpha lost the game, 97-60."
File contains photographs of a BC Boys' AAA Basketball Championship game between the Alpha Aztecs and Mt. Douglas. Photographs depict Alpha player Juwauwn States jumping above an unidentified Mt. Douglas player and Alpha player Matthew Rachar dribbling by Mt. Douglas player Matt Brown.
File contains photographs of a BC Boys' AAA Basketball Championship game between the Alpha Aztecs and Mt. Douglas. Photographs depict Alpha player Juwauwn States jumping above an unidentified Mt. Douglas player and Alpha player Matthew Rachar dribbling by Mt. Douglas player Matt Brown.
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2004 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2062-1: "Alpha Aztecs guard Juwauwn States goes up and over a Mt. Douglas defender in first half action in their first round game at the BC Boys' AAA Basketball Championship, Wednesday at the Agrodome."
Caption from metadata for 535-2062-2: "Alpha Aztecs guard Matthew Rachar drives the lane against Mt. Douglas defender Matt Brown in first half action in their first round game at the BC Boys' AAA Basketball Championship, Wednesday at the Agrodome."
File contains photographs of unidentified Alpha Secondary School and North Delta players at the BC Boys AAA High School Soccer Championship. Photographs depict the players in action during the game and after their loss.
File contains photographs of unidentified Alpha Secondary School and North Delta players at the BC Boys AAA High School Soccer Championship. Photographs depict the players in action during the game and after their loss.
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3007-1 and 535-3007-2: "An Alpha Aztecs' player agonizes as North Delta celebrates their BC Boys AAA High School Soccer Championship."
Photograph of John Abbrusci, of Alpha Secondary School, and an unidentified Carson Graham player in action during a AAA BC high school regional playoff soccer game, at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.
Photograph of John Abbrusci, of Alpha Secondary School, and an unidentified Carson Graham player in action during a AAA BC high school regional playoff soccer game, at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex.
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "John Abbrusci of the Alpha Aztecs (left) edges out his Carson Graham Eagles opponent in the chase for the ball in AAA B.C. high school soccer regional playoffs Wednesday at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West."
Photograph of Alpha Secondary School player Gianni Diblasio and an unidentified Argyle Secondary School player in action during a BC High School Soccer Zone playoff game at the Cariboo Oval.
Photograph of Alpha Secondary School player Gianni Diblasio and an unidentified Argyle Secondary School player in action during a BC High School Soccer Zone playoff game at the Cariboo Oval.
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Alpha Aztecs' defender Gianni Diblasio battles to keep the ball away from an Argyle opponent in the first half of their BC High School Soccer Zone playoff match, Wednesday at the Cariboo Oval. Alpha won the game, 1-0, to advance to next week's Provincial Championships, at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex."
File contains photographs of the Alpha Secondary School soccer team at the BC Boys' AAA High School Championships. Photographs depict players listening to their coach before the game and unidentified players in action during the game against Stelly's Secondary School.
File contains photographs of the Alpha Secondary School soccer team at the BC Boys' AAA High School Championships. Photographs depict players listening to their coach before the game and unidentified players in action during the game against Stelly's Secondary School.
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-3004-1: "Alpha Aztecs' coach, and former player, ?????????????, has some final words for his team before their opening round game, against Stelly's, in the BC Boy's AAA High School Championships."
Caption from metadata for 535-3004-2: "An Alpha Aztecs' forward and Stelly's defender clash as they go up for the ball in their opening round game at the BC Boys' AAA High School Championships, Thursday at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex."
Photograph of the cast of Alpha Secondary School's production of Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lantern, including J-ann Capila and Jonah Fernandez, posing in costume.
Photograph of the cast of Alpha Secondary School's production of Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lantern, including J-ann Capila and Jonah Fernandez, posing in costume.
Collected by editorial for use in a November 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: ""Princess Jasmine" (J-ann Capila) and Aladdin (Jonah Fernandez) express their love for each other, in a scene from Alpha Secondary School's presentation of Aladdin and His Wonderful Magical Lantern. The play runs December 4-7."
File contains photographs of Alpha Secondary School students during a walkout and rally in reaction to the labour dispute between teachers and the provincial government.
File contains photographs of Alpha Secondary School students during a walkout and rally in reaction to the labour dispute between teachers and the provincial government.
Collected by editorial for use in a January 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2933-1: "Students at Alpha Secondary endure wet snow and sleet as they protest in support of teachers."
Caption from metadata for 535-2933-2: "Students at Alpha Secondary try to catch the attention of motorists passing in front of the school. About 50 students walked out of their classes Thursday morning to rally in support of their teachers, who are embroiled in an ongoing labor dispute with the provincial government."