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Southern Okanagan Secondary School

Coordinates: 49°10′52″N 119°33′24″W / 49.18106°N 119.55672°W / 49.18106; -119.55672
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Southern Okanagan Secondary School (2014)
Address
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6140 Gala Street

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Canada
Coordinates49°10′52″N 119°33′24″W / 49.18106°N 119.55672°W / 49.18106; -119.55672
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded2014 (Fully Completed)
School boardSchool District 53 Okanagan Similkameen
School number5314001
PrincipalMrs. Tracy Harrington
Staff54
Grades8-12
Enrollment631 (January 16, 2012)
Colour(s)Green, Gold, White
MascotHornet
Team nameSOSS Hornets
Websitesoss.sd53.bc.ca

Southern Okanagan Secondary (formerly Southern Okanagan High School) is a public high school in Oliver, British Columbia (part of School District 53 Okanagan Similkameen). On September 12, 2011, the majority of the school was engulfed in flames. The facility was under a multimillion-dollar renovation project at the time. Most of the original school was completely destroyed in the fire. The Frank Venables Auditorium was also destroyed in early morning fire. After investigation by the R.C.M.P. details were not publicly released, however, the cause is commonly believed to be arson. The Southern Okanagan Secondary School was a rare Streamline Moderne design, opening its doors in October 1948. The first principal was Mr. C. Ritchie. The BC government contributed $19.5 million to the rebuilding of the new school. Construction began Spring 2012. A grand opening for the new school was held on February 6, 2014, and showcased the new Frank Venables Theatre.

Southern Okanagan Secondary School (1948)
Original SOSS that was destroyed in the September 12, 2011 fire
Location
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,
Canada
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1948
Closed2011
School boardSchool District 53 Okanagan Similkameen
PrincipalMrs. Harrington
Grades8-12
Colour(s)Green, Gold, White
MascotHornet
Team nameSOSS Hornets
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