Delta Secondary School - Lampadion Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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BACK ROW: Tom Twaddle, Kirk Cavanaugh, Bill Tilbury, Ken Laycock , John Richardson, Terry Campbell, Terry Simpson, Dave Cain. THIRD ROW: Sandra Allan, Christine Judd, Marilyn Hore, Sue Almas, Diana Goodwin, Ada Peck, Mary Howie, Elizabeth Latimer, Diane Raycroft, Jim Strecker. SECOND ROW: Jean Mihalenko, Doris Foti, Ena Harris, Joan McPartlin, Pat Omatsu, Joanne Butters, Lavinia Roberts, Barbara Fisher, Marlene Skuse. FIRST ROW: Noreen Connor, Ann McFadgen, Gayle Gregory, Wilda Nettleton, Mr. A. J. Eatock, Carol Dinning, Vic Skretkowicz, Ruth Sirman, Helmut Mueller. CHEUNG KA SING Delta ' s Adopted Child Dke World .Affair CU This year saw a new club entering into activity at Delta. Under the guidance of Mr. Eatoch and Mr. Charlton, we set out to learn about the modern world in a friendly and informal way. Meeting Thursdays in the Boys ' Health Room, about 25 students have seen films dealing with prejudice and discrimination, such as Black and White in South Africa , and have heard from such speakers as Mr. Wong, who explained the balance of power in the Far East. Many meetings involved heated dis- cussions, as students expressed differing views on situations in Cuba, Laos, and the Belgian Congo. With the aid of the Red Cross Committee we arranged the adoption of Cheung Kai Sing in Hong Kong. We hope that this project will be carried on again next year. EXECUTIVE President Wayne Madden Chairman Carol Dinning Treasurer Secretary Vic Skretkowicz (1st terr- Doug Robb (2nd . . Wilda Nettleton

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THIRD ROW: Bill Jurgenson, Larry Baatz, Wayne Gate, Ralph Warren, Jack Petrie. SECOND ROW: Mr. Harrison, Doris Foti, Dianne Harkness, Sandra Lawrence, Mr. Laxton.Mr.Bain. FIRST ROW: Karen E ngl and, Karen Montesanto, Marityn Ferguson, Mr. Rielly, Jan Barrett. Isabella Jurgenson, Sue Cumpson. Docial ( ontmittt AUTUMN DAZE - OCTOBER, 1960 This was the first of the many successful dances arranged by the Social Committee. With the warm personality of Jim Small as M. C, the newness of the school year and the bright fall atmosphere created by the decorations, this was completely enjoyed by everybody in attendance. Multi-coloured paper leaves provided a canopy top for the M. C. stand, and large branches gathered from a nearby woods provided realistic tops to the black and brown crepe paper-covered tree trunk forms . Large murals depicting the different farm. crops harvested during the summer covered areas of the gym wall. The refreshment booth was transformed into a mock sunflower garden. The dance was a complete sell-out, giving the Social Committee a good start towards further dances. SADIE HAWKIN ' S DAY DANCE - NOVEMBER, 1960 Pigtails, patched-up blue jeans, straw hats and freckles changed some Delta girls into Dogpatch-like characters. A few boys donned beards, old hats, coveralls and boots. The disc jockey was Jim Small, who once again conducted a programme which added up to another enjoyable evening. Of course no Sadie Hawkin ' s Dance would be complete without Marryin ' Sam, this year in the person of Bill Stirrup. Sam in his black high hat, marryin ' coat, and old fashioned glasses, supplied rings and certificates after the ceremony . The decorations consisted of bales of hay, corn stalks, Dogpatch character murals, pump- kins and orange and black streamers. The refreshment booth became the entrance to a barn and a very pop- ular place because of its kickapoo joy juice on sale. The Camera Club took pictures in order that we may remember what a wonderful time we had. SANTA CLAUS SWING DECEMBER, 1960 C. K. O. C. ' s Randy Ferris took over the record machine at this fast-moving dance and he did an excellent job to further encourage the Christmas spirit in everyone. Red and white streamers across the ceiling and two twelve-foot pine trees made the gym a cheerful place that night. The trees had an old- fashioned look with their paper bells, popcorn strings, multi-coloured lights, and sparkling tinsel. Bill Stirrup acted as Santa Claus and came in with a great noise of bells, ho ho ho ' s , and Merry Christmas . After Santa arrived and was seated in his place of honour, it became quite a challenge to decide whether Santa Claus or the mistletoe was more popular and attracted the larger crowd. The dance was a great success and everyone had a good time. AT HOME DANCE - JANUARY, 1960 The theme for this year ' s At Home was that of a winter ice palace of blue. And blue the gym was, with over four thousand blue balloons and one thousand white balloons that made up the false ceiling. Large blue and silver tin foil ice peaks surrounded the bandstand, where Al and Jim Roll ' s group supplied the wonderful music, making this truly a night to remember. As the couples danced around the gym, many comments were made about the beautiful blue and white snowflake, guilded-edged murals and large white pillas on the walls. The teacher ' s corner showed a display of blue and white ice peaks coming through the balloons nearly to the floor and others from the floor up. Shimmering snowflakes, also of silver and blue, rotated in the midst of the ice peaks. Dancing was from nine to one. At about one-thirty A. M. the happy couples departed, the now not so clean red carpet was rolled up for another year, and the At Home had once again fulfilled its purpose as the loveliest, most pleasant dance of Delta ' s school vear.

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D. Raymond, W. Gate, T. Laurie, D. Corran, R. Bratina, M. Webb, D. Morrison, R. Widdifield, R. Simpson, R. Gate, L. Falk, M. Maurice, G.Crawford , Doris Myles, M. Pope, A. Bourassa, M. Hunter, M. Brandon, J. Barrett, Z. McMillan, Mr. Wong, J. Schocer, S. Adams, M. Popovic, J. Strieker, M. Barr, D. Barnes, M. Moorhouse, J. Petrie. J mn ' n The fine standard of Omnia which began in 1959 was maintained this year, much to the pleasure of the 800 regular customers. Unfortunately, there were many problems and failings to contend with, which never were solved. In producing a newspaper such as this, time was an important factor, as shown by the third edition which took three solid days to prepare. It was obvious from the start that no member of the staff could spare this great length of time, and therefore, the periodic regularity of publication was lost. As usual, another problem was to interest a majority of the students and thereby increase sales to a reasonable figure. However, thetwistingof arms was not approved and two-thirds of the school economized. Although solutions were never found, there were three relatively successful issues before Christmas. The first dealt chiefly with Delta ' s favorite topic - school spirit. As added features, school uniforms were discussed; and for the sports minded, there was an interview with N. H. L. star Murray Oliver. The second edition continued the feature story idea and gave an account of Delta ' s adopting a foreign child. With interviews being the fad, Diane Barnes and Jack Petrie presented interesting articles on Marilyn Cantor a nd hit-parader Bobby Curtola. Then came the Christmas edition. Much to the surprise of everyone, including the teacher-counsellor, this edition more than doubled its former size to forty-four pages. This caused the price to increase to twenty cents; student protests to grow; and the sale of milk and crackers to rise. Among the many feature articles were an interview with the Travellers, a Canadian folk-singing group: parts of the Constitutional revision: an article on Juvenile Delinquency, which received praise on television from Norm Marshall; interviews with Tommy Sands and Grandpa Jones; and a heated debate on student government. The pictorial division also boomed, with eighteen pages in that section. The Omnia staff , which, all told, came to a hundred, had Jim Strecker as editor, a triumvirate of assist- ants in Dianne Barnes, Sylvia Adams, and MicheleBar; Mary Popovic keeping proper account of the deficit in her position as treasurer; and Secretary Joan Socher recording the minutes. Three of the hardest working people in the crew were Photographic Editor Ron Widdifield, who toiled fiendishly all year; Artist Merle Salvador Moorhouse; and Lay-out man Chuck Koppang, alias Kuck Choppang. In the form of feature columnists there were Steve Curtis, Platter Chatter; Les Falk and Zara McMillan on Sports; Marlene Pope and Audrey Bourassa on the Survey Beat; Lucille Yasinski and Tom Laurie doing the Spiritual work; Wayne Madden on World Affairs Club; and many others who did a wonderful job. There were no Omnias published between the Christmas holidays and Easter examinations, as school work finally won a battle with extra-curricular activity. However, our teacher-counsellor, Mr. Wong, spent many a day planning for the future editions with various ideas on how to save money, how to improve the paper, and, of all things, how to make money. The results of his and the revised Omnia staff ' s work- were seen after the exams. Thanks to all who helped with the Omnia this year.