George Davison
George Davison Elementary School is located in Medicine Hat, AB, Canada. It offers an Early Learning Program (ELP), Play & Learn Program, Kindergarten - Grade 6. 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