Principals of Kamloops High School, Kamloops Jr. Sr. High School and Kamloops Senior Secondary School

1904-1906	Mr. A. Perry, B.A.	Born in New Brunswick Married Mamie Keith After leaving Kamloops in 1906, he taught for a number of years at Victoria High School in Victoria BC
1906-1909	Mr. F.F. Smyth, B.A.	Active in baseball and volunteer fire dept. After leaving Kamloops in 1909 he moved to Vancouver where he worked for Vancouver Trust in Real Estate.
1909-1918	Mr. A.F. (Allan) Matthews, M.A.	Born in Alberton, Prince Edward Island Educated at Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown and at Dalhousie Taught at Prince of Wales College Taught at KHS in 1909 and became principal that year After KHS he became inspector of schools working in Kamloops and other districts. After his retirement he served two years as trustee of SD 24 upon its formation in 1945 Community activities included: Yale Cariboo Music Festival; Library Board; President of the Canadian Club; Masonic Lodge; and Rotary He was an elder of the Kamloops Presbyterian Church He died in 1967. His wife Lydia predeceased him in 1966. He was survived by two daughters, Mrs. Huntley Corkle (Dorothy) who lived with her father at 75 West Battle and Mrs. K.G. Pearson of Smith Falls ON.
1918-1922	Mr. T.R. Hall, B.A.	Born in Halifax, N.S. Became principal of Kamloops Public School in 1912 Married a fellow teacher, Miss E. McCurdy Appointed principal of KHS in 1918 In 1920 he was appointed supervisor of KHS and Kamloops Public School In 1922 he became Inspector of Schools at Kelowna and later at Peace River In 1936 he was appointed Vice-Principal of Vancouver Normal School Became Principal of Vancouver Normal School in 1942. Retired in 1944 to White Rock, and lectured part time at UBC and wrote a number of text books. Died in 1969 leaving his wife Eva, a son and a daughter. Member of Gyros.
1922-1929	Mr. McNab B.A.	Born in Ashton, Ontario Began teaching at the High School in 1910 Became principal of KHS in 1922 Resigned as principal when the Junior High became part of the High School in 1929 Continued as a teacher at KHS for one year and then retired Moved to Little Fort Member of the Masonic Lodge and elder of the Kamloops United Church Died in 1954 and was survived by a son, Donald of Vancouver and a daughter, Jessie (Mrs. John McLaren) of Powell River.
1929-1939	Dr. J.F. K. English, M.A., PhD.	1929 appointed supervisor of Kamloops High School and Kamloops Junior High School. 1932 became president of Library Board 1933 Provisional President of the proposed Kinsmen Club President of Young Men’s Club (Gyro) 1935 President of Canadian Club 1939 Appointed Inspector of Schools Peace River. Served as Inspector in a number of districts and later became Deputy Minister of Education for BC
1939-1959	Mr. W.H. Gurney, M.A.	Born on Parent’s homestead near Rosser, Manitoba in 1904 Moved to Matsqui in 1906 with family At age 18 after 1 year of Normal School began teaching at Alexandria in the Cariboo (for $1,140 / year) Principal of Keremeos Elem./Sec. School 1923-'29 Met and married Olive Mattice in Keremeos 1929 the Gurney’s moved to Kamloops and "Bill" taught Bus. Ed. at KHS He completed his B.A. and M.A. through summer courses Principal of KSS from 1939 – 1959 Became Superintendent of Schools in Kitimat-Terrace-Hazelton and Inspector of Indian School in the Naas River Valley, and later Alberni and Qualicum districts. Retired in 1968 after 46 years of serving education in BC In retirement he spent many hours and wrote several volumes about the American Civil War and the History of BC Bill and Olive raised 4 sons: Bill, KHS class of ’54 (recently retired after 30 years of teaching in Kamloops, Don, class of ’59, now a lawyer in Vancouver, Jim, an electricl engineer, and Bruce a teacher in North Vancouver. Mr. Gurney, the longest serving Principal of KHS passed away in 1980 leaving wife Olive, sons William, Donald, James and Bruce and their families.
1959-1965	Mr. Perry Richards, B.A., M.A	Victoria Normal School graduate B.A. from UBC in Mathematics 1946-1952 teacher of Mathematics and Guidance Vice Principal Nelson Sec. School 1952-‘54 Vice Principal KHS 1954-1959 Principal 1960-1965 Retired to Richmond and worked for some years in private business.
1965-1967	Mr. Alex MacKay, B.Com, M.Ed.	Born in Wallsend, England B.A. from King’s College, Durham University Taught at College of Commerce, Newcastle, England Taught at Secondary Modern School in London Principal North Kamloops Elementary School M.Ed., UBC 1962 Vice Principal KHS 1965-'66 Principal KHS 1966-'67 District Supt.of Schools North Thompson 1967-'69, Revelstoke/Golden 1969-'74 and Penticton 1974-'83 Community interests: Rotary, Penticton Art Gallery Passed away in 1987 survived by wife, Margaret, sons Mike, Brian, Barry, Andrew and Ian and their families
1967-1975	Mr. J.E. Tait, B.A., B.Ed.	Born at Mt. Tzouhalem, Vancouver Island Attended school in Duncan Graduate of Victoria Normal School Married Heather Pottinger in 1942 Began teaching at Little Fort B.A. and B.Ed. from UBC Taught P.Ed. in Powell River Elementary Vice Principal and Principal in Victoria Principal of Elem./Sec. in McBride Vice Principal North Kamloops Junior Senior High 1959-‘67 Principal KSS 1967-‘75 After retirement Ed served on the Provincial Parole Board for three years. Interests: All sports, particularly basketball which he coached for a number of years. Ed. passed away in 1992 leaving his wife Heather and one son, Gig. and three grandchildren. Ed.’s other son, Mark, passed away during the time Ed. was at KSS
1975-1987	Mr. Gordon Lloyd, B.Ed., M.Ed.	Gordon’s father, 4 uncles ( 1 an uncle by marriage), 2 aunts (by marriage) 2 brothers and his wife attended KHS Graduate KHS 1953 Met future wife Anne Knowles (sister of KSS teacher Bob Knowles) while attending Sr. Matric in 1954 B.Ed. UBC M.Ed. (honours) UBC Taught 2 years in Creston and 5 years at Norkam; History, Guidance, Counsellor, Social Studies, English, Geography Teacher Advisor for Canadian International Development Agency in Ghana Vice Principal (1 year) Brockelhurst Sec. Principal Valleyview Principal KSS 1975-‘87 Assistant Superintendent SD #24 Ministry of Education Field Services Coordinator for Okanagan region Currently an Education consultant contracting to the Ministry of Education and specific School Districts. Gordon and Anne’s 4 sons are graduates of KSS (David a Chemical engineer, 3 children; Geordon supervisor with Telus, 2 children; Andrew a lawyer for CPR in Calgary, 2 children; and Blair, teacher in Salmon Arm, 1 daughter; all sons are happily married)) Interests: Rotary, history, golf, travel (Mexico annually and Europe regularly)
1987-1992	Mr. Dean Paravantes, B.A., M.A.	Born in Aklothombos, Greece Raised in Jasper, Alta. B.A. UBC M.A., S.F.U. Began teaching career at Norkam: History, Social Studies Vice Principal McArthur Park Sec. Principal Brockelhust Sec. Principal Valleyview Sec. Principal KSS 1987-1992 Director and later Assistant Superintendent SD #24 and # 73 Senior Staff Member BC Principals and Vice Principals Association Interests: Rotary, history, skiing, golf Education Consultant to specific Districts performing consulting work on behalf of BC Principals and Vice Principals Association and conducting workshops for school administrators Over the years Dean has taught a number of courses for UBC and SFU Specializing in Principal Development, School Law and Staff Development/Supervision Dean has two sons: Simeon and Nickolas
1992-1998	Richard (Dick) Johansson, B.Ed., M.Ed.	Born and raised at Christina Lake BC High School in Trail Worked 3 years in Assay Office for COMINCO B.Ed. from U.Vic. Began teaching career at Norkam in 1967; Art, Social Studies M.Ed., S.F.U. Vice Principal Valleyview Jr. 1973-1976 Vice Principal KSS 1976-1981 Principal Logan Lake Sec. 1981-1986 Principal Sahali Sec. 1981-1992 Principal KSS 1992-1998 Married to Donna; they have two children, Kelly and Brad. Interests: history, travel, skiing, golf, outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing Enjoying retirement in Kamloops when not traveling
1998-2003	Tom Elliott B.Sc., M.A.	Born in Saskatchewan Graduated from Trail Sec. School B.Sc. (Physics) UBC M.A Gonzaga U., Wash. State Began teaching in Salmo Taught in Chetwyn and Sahali Sec., Math & Science Admin. Assistant J.P. and McArthur park Sec. Vice Principal and teacher Chase Sec. Principal Barriere Sec. and later Valleyview Sec. Principal KSS 1998-2003 Wife, Laurie and Daughter, Kameron are both KSS grads. Interests: outdoors, fishing and woodwork Currently Principal Brock. Secondary.
2003-2006	Vic. Bifano B.A., M.Ed.	Graduate of KSS 1968 Graduated S.F.U. with B.A.,and M.Ed. from Gonzaga University Taught Phys.Ed at Westsyde Sec. Vice Principal Brocklehurst Secondary, Barriere and J.P. Secondary Schools Principal Chase Secondary Principal Valleyview Secondary First principal of The New South Kamloops Secondary School Chosen as one of Canada's Outstanding Principals for 2006 by The Learning Partnership Married to Mavis (also a KSS Grad.), 2 daughters and 5 stepchildren Interests: Golf, sports, particularly basketball which he coached for many years
2006-2013	Cale Birk	University of Victoria — B.Ed (Biological Sciences/Physical Education) 1996 San Diego State University — M.Ed (Educational Leadership) 2001 lived in Kamloops from 1971-1980 (Arthur Stevenson Elementary) taught Senior Biology/PE at Osoyoos Secondary (1996-2001) Vice-Principal at College Heights Secondary in Prince George (2001-2004) Principal at Kelly Road Secondary in Prince George (2004-2006) Interests: golf, volleyball, hockey, coaching
2013-	Rick Kienlein	Bachelor of Arts (History / Political Science), SFU, 1991 Bachelor of Education (Secondary), UBC, 1992 Master of Arts, Gonzaga University, 1997 1992-2007: Clearwater Secondary School (Clearwater, BC). Taught History, Social Studies and Guidance Counselling. Vice-Principal at Clearwater Secondary School, 1999-2003. Principal of Clearwater Secondary School, 2003-2007. 2007-2013: Principal of Sa-Hali Secondary School Interests: News and Current Events, Hockey, Skiing, the Great Outdoors, Travel.