George Davison is an Elementary (ELP-Grade 6) school located in Medicine Hat, AB, Canada. It opened it's doors in 1982. The school was named after George H. Davison who was a member of the Medicine Hat School District #76 from 1930-1970. He was a teacher from 1930-1940 and then Secretary/Treasurer from 1946-1970. Mr. George Davison was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England and came to Canada in 1918. He attended Medicine Hat High School, married Eva L. Morris (also a former teacher) and together they had one son.
Mr. George Davison was awarded the following:
1. Citation as Outstanding Citizen - Medicine Hat College, 1966
2. Appointment as Secretary Treasurer Emeritus, MHSD76, 1969
3. Distinguished Service Award - Council of School Administration, 1970
4. Honorary Life Membership - Alberta Teachers' Association, 1973
5. Honorary Life Membership - Board of Elders, Fifth Avenue United Church, 1975
6. Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Medal, 1977
7. Cultural Service Award, Province of Alberta, 1978
8. Honorary Life Membership - AB Fire Chiefs' Association, 1982
9. Paul Harris Fellowship - Medicine Hat Rotary Club, 1982
George Davison School
155 Sprague Way SE
Medicine Hat, AB, Canada T1A 4G5
Ph: 403-529-1555
EMAIL: [email protected]