Delaware Township High School - Rampant Yearbook (Cherry Hill, NJ)

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From Iune 15-Iune l9, 1959, three girls from our school attended the Thirteenth Annual Citizenship Institute for Girls at Douglas College in New Brunswick. They were sponsored by the New Iersey State Federation of Women's Clubs. Girls from all over the state were at the institute, attending three to four lectures a day which presented some phase of New Iersey Government and made the delegates more aware of the services provided by the state for the welfare of its citizens. The institute provided training in good citizenship, to show its privil- eges, obligations and responsibilites. For these grls it was a memorable week of good fellowship, sportsman- ship, and wholesome fun. f '33 gc gr CFrom leftl L. Gangloff, M. Houser, and I. Clark participated in Girls Citizenship Institute held at Doug- 9 lass College. ' nr Mwst' 1 I L l - If-ff UNITED NATIONS TRIP A United Nations trip, sponsored by the University Women's Organization was planned to enable a senior girl from each of Camden County's high schools to participate in a tour of the world-famous building. Carolyn Iones was selected to be the DT representa- tive among a group of international- minded young ladies. There was a flavor of foreign intrigue as the repre- sentatives learned about UN functions and viewed the facilities. They mingled freely with ambassadors, diplomats, and interpreters, rubbing shoulders with some of the most respected inter- national figures. BOYS' STATE Seven Delaware Township seniors were among the 829 New Iersey boys who joined in the Boys' State program of lectures, mock elections, and, of course, recreation. The purpose of the conference was to give the boys of New Iersey a deep- er insight into the actual workings of their state government. Immediately after arrival, the boys set up their own state government consisting of cities and counties which elected representa- tives who visited the state assembly in session, and a governor. The following boys were chosen to represent is in Boys State held for cr week at Rutgers: First row Il to r.l: D. Lawrence. B. Ostertag, B. Botbyl: Second row I. Musitano, G. Friedberg, F. Miller, and B. Friedenberg A Q . .w O nik Y 'Rv' , f nn--UK .Swiss Carolyn Iones represented us this fall in a trip to the U. N. Building.

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aware Township High School is born eptember 1956. year was replaced with the more serious atti- tudes of students awakened to their own indi- viduality in a world larger than Delaware Township High School. Classmates began to distinguish themselves as leaders throughout the community as well. The student council skyrocketed to promin- ence with its scores of projects for school im- provement. For the first time the student body had an effective government and true repre- sentation. Studies were somehow sandwiched in and a unique series of science and mathematics lectures were held frequently for advanced students in those fields. In addition to the regular exam schedule, were added Merit Scholarship and CEEB tests for future col- legians. Our junior year was not limited to sports and studies, for it was then, too, that we began to organize as a class. Blueprints for the year- book were drawn up and a finance board was formulated to thwart the eternal problem of big plans and a little budget. The junior prom was an amazing success credited to the efforts of a hard-working prom committee. As May faded into Iune, another school year drew to a close. Students deserving special recognition received awards at athletic and honor assemblies. Of particular mention was the presentation of a citizenship award to Elaine Del Duca. The summer of 1959 saw the high school grow again. The cafeteria was more than doubled and countless new rooms and facil- ities added. At last we were ready for our state accreditation early in the fall of '59. The senior year commenced right where the preceding one had ended. We immediately burst into another victorious football season which, for the second time, netted us the Olympic championship. We developed a staunch rival in Camden Catholic, but upheld such high standards in sportsmanship that the school was honored with the coveted Brooks- Ervine sportsmanship award. In the music department the band and majorettes were uniformed in tones of purple and white to add a patriotic tint to their color- ful routines. Choral groups led by Mr. Barclay added a professional quality to our annual Christmas assembly. These same groups have entertained the public with periodic musical presentations ranging from show music to re- ligious pieces. A new event on the 1960 agenda was a variety show prepared by Mr. Barclay, com- plete with l7 acts and a cast of over a hundred. Also making its premiere to the calendar of events was an athletic banquet held at Ken- ney's Suburban House for all varsity partici- pants in the high school's sports program. In addition, the National Honor Society held 2 inductions which honored the membership on a basis of character, service, scholarship, and leadership. Senior activities commenced anew, directed mainly toward replenishing the class treasury. The class participated wholeheartedly in the yearbook ad drive and a candy sale, among other projects. The senior prom at the Ivystone Inn high- lighted our 4-year high school career. The Colonial Cotillion as it was named will in- deed be foremost in the memories of our senior year at DTHS. Being a senior granted prestige, but it re- quired an equal amount of responsibility. We had to pioneer for senior activities which will set a precedent for all other seniors to follow: we carved our way through scholastic and social frontiers: and we provided the leader- ship for underclassmen. At the same time, we had to keep up our grades, as the prospects of college or employment gnawed at the back of our minds. This was especially difficult with the introduction of honor courses and 4th year languages. Our senior play, The Night of january 16th. was proclaimed a success by countless ova- tions from the audience. The curtain calls were, indeed, well-deserved thanks to the able direction of Mr. Collins. Almost before we realized it, we were prac- ticing for commencement. Graduation was the culmination of all our hopes and dreams, yet we were sad. We remembered the big things and the little ones that meant so much to us, the good times and the bad, and the security that lay behind those brick walls. But if we remained sad, those four years would have been void of pur- pose or meaning, as they were a preparation for bigger and better things. The time had come when we, the class of 1960, had to walk proudly down that aisle to new horizons. Our diplomas, clutched tightly in our hands, were our tickets to the future and our record of the past. Yes, little things do mean a lot, and in the future we shall pass again and again through the halls of our alma mater in reality or con- templation. And when we do, we shall be proud to remember our own small contribu- tions to the heritage of a great school which will undoubtedly produce great citizens. W- t..mrs.-l sfs...ff -..,-.-r.-an --lull w f 'lKf '

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