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{{Infobox school
| name                = Cochrane High School
| image               =
| caption             =
| address             = 529 – 4th Ave. N
| city                = [[Cochrane, Alberta|Cochrane]]
| province            = [[Alberta]]
| postcode            = [[Postal codes in Canada|T4C 1Y6]]
| country             = [[Canada]]
| coordinates         = {{Coord|51.197|-114.471|display=inline,title}}
| type                = Public
| motto               = Carpe Diem
| motto_translation   = "Seize the Day"
| established         = 1962
| schoolboard         = [[Rocky View Schools]]
| principal           = Jeff Chalmers
| grades_label        = [[Education in Canada#Levels in education|Grades]]
| grades              = 9–12
| enrollment          = 850
| enrollment_as_of    = 2019
| colours             = Maroon, Black, cardinal red, and white  {{color box|maroon}}{{color box|black}}{{color box|#C41E3A}}{{color box|white}}
| mascot              = Coby the Cobra
| team_name           = Cobras
| website             = {{URL|cochrane.rockyview.ab.ca}}
}}
'''Cochrane High School''' is a public [[secondary school]] located in [[Cochrane, Alberta|Cochrane]], [[Alberta]], Canada. The school's enrollment is approximately 800 to 850 students, in grades 9 through 12. The school falls under the jurisdiction of [[Rocky View Schools]].
The school's official mascot is a Cobra named Coby.<ref>[http://cochrane.rockyview.ab.ca Cochrane High School website]</ref>
==History==
The school was established in December 1962.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cochrane.rockyview.ab.ca/our-school/history-of-cochrane-high-school|title = History of Cochrane High School — Cochrane High School}}</ref> Before then, students attended [[Andrew Sibbald School]]. Andrew Sibbald School was reserved for grades 1–9. Because the school was unable to house the influx of students, grade 12 students were forced to attend [[Mount Royal College]] to complete their senior matriculation. As the population of Cochrane increased, the need to build a suitable high school was approved by the Board of Cochrane School district.
In December 1962, students were moved to a new building. On January 1, 1966, the schools in Cochrane became a part of Calgary Rural School Division #41 (later to become Rocky View School Division #41). New additions to the building included a home Economics room, Industrial Arts room, Biology lab, library and typing room to conclude projects for the school in the 1960s. In subsequent years, full renovations occurred such a new gymnasium, a separate wing for the Junior High, library expansion, new science labs, a drama room, cafeteria/student lounge area and a transformation of administrative areas (including guidance offices).
==Athletics==
The school competes and participates in the [[South Central Zone of the Alberta Schools' Athletic Association|South Central Zone]] of the [[Alberta Schools Athletic Association]]. It holds membership in the [[Rocky View Sports Association]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rockyviewsports.com/member_schools.html |title=Member Schools |accessdate=2009-10-14 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523133159/http://www.rockyviewsports.com/member_schools.html |archivedate=2009-05-23 }}</ref>
The Cochrane High School football program has ranked amongst the best in the province of Alberta winning two provincial Tier II championships and twelve provincial Tier III championships.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://footballalberta.ab.ca/web/highschool |title=Football Alberta: High School Football |website=footballalberta.ab.ca |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080324235352/http://footballalberta.ab.ca/web/highschool/ |archive-date=2008-03-24}} </ref> along with possessing the Alberta football records for consecutive games won with 40<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cochranetoday.ca/local-sports/cobras-set-provincial-record-1455460|title=Cobras set provincial record}}</ref> and consecutive provincial championships won with 5,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airdrietoday.com/local-sports/cochrane-high-wins-fifth-straight-provincial-title-1421574|title = Cochrane High wins fifth straight provincial football title}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cochranenow.com/local-sports/cobras-set-sights-on-another-football-record|title=Cobras Set Sights on Another Football Record}}</ref> both set in the 2018 season.
In 2018, the girl's curling team won Cochrane High School's first Provincial Curling championship after an undefeated season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cochranetimes.com/2018/03/16/cochrane-high-wins-provincials-in-girls-curling|title=Cochrane High wins provincials in girls' curling|last=nurun.com|website=Cochrane Times|language=en-CA|access-date=2018-04-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180411083951/http://www.cochranetimes.com/2018/03/16/cochrane-high-wins-provincials-in-girls-curling|archive-date=2018-04-11|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Annually, Cochrane High School hosts a classic hockey between itself and [[Bow Valley High School]] to raise money for a chosen charity. Players are composed of current Cochrane High School students.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://cochranenow.com/local-sports/cochrane-hockey-classic-is-back|title=Cochrane Hockey Classic is Back - CochraneNow.com|last=Howard|first=Jo Anne|work=CochraneNow.com|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-gb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412082853/https://cochranenow.com/local-sports/cochrane-hockey-classic-is-back|archive-date=2018-04-12|url-status=dead}}</ref> The event is organized by the Cochrane High School and Bow Valley High School, and is not involved in the Rockyview View Sports Association nor the Alberta Schools Athletic Association.
==Theater==
The Cochrane High School Performing Arts Program is known for its well-received productions, including Fiddler on the Roof,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cochranetoday.ca/entertainment-news/cochrane-highs-fiddler-on-the-roof-near-flawless-1453348|title = Cochrane High's Fiddler on the Roof near-flawless}}</ref> [[Newsies (musical)|Newsies]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cochraneeagle.com/article/chs-drama-presents-newsies-20181129|title=CHS drama presents Newsies|date=2018-11-29|website=Cochrane Eagle|language=en-CA|access-date=2019-03-07}}</ref> [[How to Eat Like a Child]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cochraneeagle.com/article/how-to-eat-like-a-child-20190117|title=How to Eat like a Child|date=2019-01-17|website=Cochrane Eagle|language=en-CA|access-date=2019-03-07}}</ref> [[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Miserables]], and [[Beauty and the Beast (musical)|Beauty and the Beast.]]
Cochrane High Performing Arts programs include [[Stagecraft|technical theater]], [[Acting|advanced acting]], and [[School band|band]].
The school also competes and participates in the zone festivals of the Alberta High School Drama Festival Association.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://albertadrama.com/home|title=Red Deer College Mainstage, Alberta High School Drama Festival Association - Home|website=albertadrama.com|access-date=2019-03-07}}</ref>
==Alumni==
*[[Rob Cote]], [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player for the [[Calgary Stampeders]]
*[[George Fox (musician)|George Fox]], Country and western singer, attended Cochrane High and has a road in the area named after him
*[[Blaine Kruger]], [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player for the [[Calgary Stampeders]]
*[[Mason Raymond]], [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player for the [[Calgary Flames]]
*[[Justin Sambu]], [[Canadian Football League|CFL]] player for the [[Calgary Stampeders]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://3downnation.com/2024/04/13/2024-cfl-draft-profiles-baylor-dt-justin-sambu-hoping-to-follow-the-lwal-uguak-model-for-success/ | title=2024 CFL Draft profiles: Baylor DT Justin Sambu hoping to follow the Lwal Uguak model for success | publisher=3downnation.com | date=April 13, 2024 | accessdate=19 August 2024 | author=Abbott, JC}}</ref>
==References==
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==External links==
*[https://cochrane.rockyview.ab.ca/ Cochrane High School]
*[http://www.rockyview.ab.ca/ Rocky View Schools]
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