A Vancouver Island high school is determined to sink the Armada.

No, the Alberni District Secondary School (ADSS) isnB次元官网网址檛 training cannons at incoming ships, the Port Alberni schoolB次元官网网址檚 athletic department is taking aim at the nickname its sports teams have carried for decades.

In a seeming nod to the regionB次元官网网址檚 colonial Spanish history, the teams have been known as the B次元官网网址淎lberni Armada.B次元官网网址� But the athletic department says students, staff and coaches no longer believe the nickname has a connection with the school community and does not represent the schoolB次元官网网址檚 values. B次元官网网址淎rmadaB次元官网网址� is Spanish and Portuguese word for a fleet of warships.

B次元官网网址淎s a result, the ADSS Athletic Department has decided, through careful consideration and analysis, to move forward with a process that will result in a nickname with which we can all identify and be excited about,B次元官网网址� reads a media release issued Monday.

The department says it will consider such things as Indigenous history and culture, athletics, school history, geographical location and iconic events when selecting a new nickname. There will also be an opportunity for community members to provide ideas and feedback. No timeline for a public process was provided.

The department says it will be working collaboratively with Indigenous partners throughout the process.

B次元官网网址淲e are cognizant of the many alumni that have played or cheered for an Armada team and who have enjoyed the associated school pride,B次元官网网址� the release reads. B次元官网网址淭hose experiences and emotions will remain a part of ADSS history, to be cherished and remembered by all.B次元官网网址�

B次元官网网址淎s we move forward, we must not fear change, but rather embrace it as an opportunity for growth. Opening a new chapter in our history is a positive, collaborative movement forward and we are excited about what the future holds for our school.B次元官网网址�

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