location was d'Youville Drama. 4-6 plays featuring students were put on per year, split between the Winter and Summer terms and directed by either teachers or students. Rehearsals were done over a number of months, culminating in performances for school students during drama week and ending with a Friday night Wine & Cheese gala presentation for parents. Various musicals, comedies, movies, classic works, TV and film adaptations have been put on by students over the years. In the old Glenvale location, performances were held in the gym. At the new Dixie location, they are usually performed at the theatre (previously named "The Globe on Dixie", now renamed "The Panther's Playhouse", decorated with numerous posters for past plays). The d'Youville DECA student group was founded at the beginning of the 2004/2005 school year, composed of 18 students studying business and business-related areas. In its first year of competitions two finalists placed in the provincials, and went on to represent the school in the annual national DECA ICDC in Anaheim, California. Sports teams have always been popular at d'Youville, including soccer, basketball and football under the d'Youville Panthers banner. There is a Specialist High School Major (SHSM) program offered for Health Care, Child Care and Sports. Notable alumni Tristan Thompson, basketball player Kenny Ejim, basketball player Nakas Onyeka, Canadian football player Ayo Akinola, Canadian football player currently playing for Toronto FC See also List of high schools in Ontario References High schools in Brampton Catholic secondary schools in Ontario Educational institutions established in 1995 1995 establishments in Ontario