Doug Britten Athletic Entrance Scholarship Award

Mentor. Coach. Friend. These are some of the words used to describe Douglas Britten – a beloved Thunder Bay high school teacher who passed away in 2019. Douglas – or Doug as most people knew him – was an outgoing man with many friends and a talent for conversation. At Lakehead, we have even more ways to describe Doug – supporter of young people’s dreams, inspirational benefactor, and generous spirit.

Doug was a man deeply involved in his community. His thoughtful decision to leave a gift in his Will was one of the ways that he made his community stronger and created an enduring legacy at Lakehead. Doug spent most of his teaching career at PACI. For anyone who found math difficult or frustrating, Doug was ready to tutor them after school and during lunch hours. Students clamoured to be in his classes.

Doug also volunteered his time as a PACI staff advisor and coached basketball, golf, skiing, hockey, and curling. This dedication to his students didn’t end when they graduated. Doug maintained friendships with them into their adulthood. Thanks to Douglas Britten’s belief in helping young people, the promise and potential of Lakehead students will not go unfulfilled.

Two awards to be distributed annually as per OUA AFA guidelines at the recommendation of the Athletics Director: one award to a varsity athlete on the men’s basketball team and one award to a varsity athlete on the women’s basketball team.