Welcome

Welcome to the website for the David Thompson Secondary School's Class of 1976.

The 40th reunion for the David Thompson Secondary Class of 1976 was held on September 17, 2016 at the Town & Country Inn, Delta, British Columbia.

For many of us, it had been 40 years since we saw each other last. For a few, it had been only weeks or even days. There were some who didn't make it and others who we've lost along the way. But for those who did make it, we spent an evening of reminiscing and catching up with old friends along with dancing to music from the 1970s.

So if you attended David Thompson in the class that graduated in 1976, whether you graduated with the class or not, please send a message and get on our mailing list so that you can be notified of the next event. It won't be the same without you!

If you have any questions or want to get on the mailing list without completing the registration form, please use the contact form.

If you happen to be on Facebook, you can request to join our class group: Thompson Grad 1976

COMING SOON: 45th Class Reunion in 2021

The 45th anniversary of the graduation of the 1976 class from David Thompson Secondary school in Vancouver, British Columbia is 2021. We hope to host a reunion and will begin planning soon. Reunion announcements will be posted here and on our class Facebook group (side note in sidebar). We will also send out announcements by email to everyone in our class directory. If you are interested in finding out more about this and are not in the directory, please use the class register link in the menu to send us your information and get on the mailing list. If you are in the directory from the last reunion but have changed your email address, please drop us a line to update your contact information using the contact form below.

David Thompson 60th Anniversary: October 13, 2018

This event was held 13 October from 5 pm until 10 pm at the school 1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver, BC

Here is the official announcement:  

David Thompson Secondary turns a grand "60" this year! Calling all grads, alumni, and their special ones "back to school" for a fun-filled celebration! The DT community promises an evening you won't forget!

Official event information reads:

Tickets $30 per person
Admission includes 1 large slice of pizza and 1 beverage while supplies last 6-8pm, decade music, decade displays, access to grad composites located in hallways (note, upper floor access only available until 8 pm as per school admin policy). This event is a PAC fundraiser and proceeds will be put into a Legacy Fund to help support student, teacher and parent initiatives.
Late/At the Door - $40 ff tickets are NOT sold out online
Online ticket sales end on 30 September

As noted, the fee to attend this event is $30 per person due to the fact that it is a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) fundraiser and not an event organized by the school administration. Although if you volunteer to help set up in the afternoon or take down at the end of the night, you'll get in for free. The organizers have also said that if someone wishes to attend but can't afford the ticket price (and are unable to volunteer), they should contact the organizing committee who will arrange for them to get in for free. Please send an email to: dt60years@gmail.com

Tickets can be purchased in the following ways.

Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2121328611432259/

Via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dt-is-60-lets-celebrate-tickets-48102172894

Unlike the 50th Anniversary, which was organized by the school staff, this is being put on by the school's PAC. Apparently no alcohol will be sold on site. Other information can be found on the event's Facebook page, which I believe is public so you don't need to be a Facebook member to view it. Again, that page is: https://www.facebook.com/events/2121328611432259/

Organizers are hoping that people will send them photographs from the school's history that can be used in displays. Photos can be sent to: dt60years@gmail.com

Fraserview Baby Boomer Picnic: July 28, 2018

This event was held July 28, 2018 from noon until late afternoon at Bobolink Park (south east lawn below the hill).

This was the second annual picnic organized by the Fraserview Baby Boomer Facebook group. 

"Bring a lawn chair or blanket, your own food, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Sunbrellas may be handy although there is shade under the trees. As far as I know, there are no specific plans in case of rain, but last year was sunny and hot."

At the 2017 picnic, people brought high school annuals from Killarney and Thompson as well as personal photos and other memorabilia.

40th Reunion a success!

Thanks to everyone who attended our 40th Reunion on September 17, 2016. We had a fabulous time visiting old friends and reminiscing. Photos have been posted to our class Facebook group. If you are not on Facebook and would like to see photos, please send a message and we'll arrange for them to be posted elsewhere where you can access them.

A special thank-you to everyone who donated cash, door prizes, products and services. You made this reunion great. A special thank-you goes out to Thunderbird Press who handled all the printing.

Can't wait until we get together again in a few years.

Confirmed Reunion Schedule for September 17 & 18

With just two weeks from today until the reunion, here's the confirmed schedule. If you are available in the afternoon, please come anytime after 4 pm to spend as much time with your classmates as possible.

Saturday September 17

4-6:30 pm - On-site check-in: Drop by the registration table in the hotel lobby to pick up your name tag and dinner ticket.
4-6:30 pm - Afternoon social-cocktail reception on the patio (cash bar under a tent)
7-8:30 pm - Buffet dinner in the Terrace Room
9 pm - Dance to music from the 1970s in the Terrace Room
Midnight - It's over!

Sunday September 18

Group breakfast at the hotel for those who are staying or in the area

Thank-you for the donations! Our door prize list is growing.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank those who have donated cash, services or door prizes. Some have chosen to remain anonymous (but you know who you are) and the others will be acknowledged at the reunion. 


So far our door prize list includes:
$400 in Keg certificates 
$100 tattoo gift certificate (X 2)
$75 worth of Partylite
$50 Earl's gift card
Silver coin
Vintage wine
Gift basket
"Dog With A Bone" novel (2 copies)
BC Lions football signed by Solomon Elimimian, #56
2 bottle wine pack (value $50)
And there could be more before we’re done. 

Know that all your contributions are helping make this reunion great!

Registration Open

Online registration is now available. Use the menu Register link to access the online form or click this link: Registration Page.

You'll need to send us payment ($75 per person) either by mailing a cheque or by bank transfer via email. Once you've registered and given us your email address, we'll send you payment method information. UPDATE SEPTEMBER 7, 2016: We have almost reached capacity for the banquet room, but we are still searching for classmates. If you have just found us and are interested in attending, please fill out the registration form and we'll be in touch as soon as possible.

If you can't make it to the reunion, please complete the registration form anyway so we have your contact information on file for post-event information and for the next reunion.

Hold the Date: September 17

A date has been set for the David Thompson Class of 1976 40th Reunion. The Delta Town & Country Inn has been booked for Saturday, September 17, 2016.

For information about the hotel visit: Delta Town & Country Inn

In the meantime, if you want to interact with some of your classmates and you are active on Facebook, please request to join our Facebook class group: Thompson Grad 1976