Memories from the 1960's

In 1960, the Williams Avenue school was opened and has remained here to welcome students ever since, with nine classrooms, two science rooms, a business room, a gymnasium, stage, change rooms and showers.  The school's capacity was 360 students.  Classes still continued at the Martin Street location.  Students walked across town for some classes at the new school.

In the 1960s the Football Team was CWOSSA B Champions.  

In 1962, the First Mr. MDHS, Paul Martin was crowned.  

In 1962 the Hockey Team was  CWOSSA Champions.

In 1965, all high school students were housed in the Williams Avenue location.  Martin Street continued as a Senior Public School.  The dome from the top of the school was removed.   Science, Technology & Trades, Business & Commerce, Occupations, Art & Music were now offered at the high school.

In 1966-67, the Boys Soccer Team was crowned Champions.

Valedictorians for the 60s included:  Brian Kerninghan, Carl Hansen, Bernice Moore, Gwen Wilson, Ronald Berube, Paul Kerninghan, Jean Wilson, Laurie Sinclair, Kenneth Brown & Gordon Timbers.

Miss MDHS recipients included Bette Marsh, Peggy McLeod, Angela Johnson, Carol Forbes, Doreen Carney, Carol Wood, Susan French, Shirley Bridgeman, Sharon Cox & Mirella Multari.

Mr. MDHS recipients included Paul Martin, Brian McDuff, Leon Stickle, Carlo Marcantonio, Bob Lloyd, Trevor Houston, Robert Lee, Keith Bridgeman, Jim Marshall.


1965 - 1966 Grade 13 Biology Class

Articles & programs for Opening of New Wing 1968

Trophy, Ted Hood Memorial Award, photos & letter circa 1960

Program Official Opening of New Wing 1968

1969 - 1970 Girls Basketball Team

1966 - 1967 Girls Basketball Team

1966 -= 1967 Boys Soccer Team

1964 - 1965 Powder Puff Football Team

1969 Boys Basketball Team

1965 - 1966 Boys Volleyball Team

1965 Sadie Hawkins Dance3

1960 - 1961 - Boys Football Team

1961 - 1962 Boys Basketball Team

1960 - 1961 Cheerleaders

1965 Construction Plaque

Official Opening Program & Plans for New Wing      1968

Miss Milton High

Cafeteria staff

Office Staff

Cheerleaders 1960

Mr. & Miss Milton High

Miss Milton High

Girls Basketball team

Boys Basketball Team

Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders

Classroom discussions & work

Class photo

Class Photo

Yearbook entry - Graduating class

Current site - 396 Williams Ave circa 1965

Anne MacArthur 1961

Home Economics, Biology, Ancient History

Staff pics from 1962 Yearbook

Students circa 1961

Graduates 1962