Alexander Hamilton High School - Castilians Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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CLAS DMR Y September, 1948 Dear Diary, A few of our class arrived here at Hamilton as Bee Nines. September, 1949 The rest of our class arrived in the tenth grade. coming from the neighboring junior highs. There are over 400 of us who will graduate three years from now. September, 1949 to October, 1951 W?.l'P been so busy with homework and extra-curricular actirities that welue had no time for class social activities. November, 1951 lleee chosen our name at lastf Henceforth.. the graduating class of Summer, 1952, will be known as the c'Ol,YMPlAlVS.,, Our colors are powder blue and nary. Our class ojjzicers are President, Mike Abartag Cirlsi liice-l'residen.t, ,lanet Brown: Boys' Vice-President, Larry illarshallg Secretary, Nancy Porter, and Treasurer, Andrea Blough. December, 1951 We were supposed to have our Senior Picnic one special Sunday this month. but it rained and so rery few showed up at Crifhth Park. Those who did brute the elements had a Very good time. i January 26, 1952 Tonight was the senior Front given by' the Ol.tMl'lAlVS for the HTahitians.M It was decorated in our theme, as is customary, and a memorable time was had by all. February 21, 1952 Today was the day that all of the lll,YMl'lAlVS', had waited for. Today was Sweater llay. During lunch we paraded around the lunch court and then ate lunch and took pictures on Elson Field. This evening almost half of the class cele- brated by going to Chinatown. Olrera Street. Hollywood, and Ocean Park l'ier. integrity. T Eugeme Snelson Page Tu'erzty-six March, 1952 We have just elected our senior aye ojicers. They are Presi- dent, Fred Cardnerg Girls' and Boys' Vice-Presidents, Nancy Anderson and Bob Collins, Secretary, Ceorgiana Browng Treasurer, Betty jones. May 25, 1952 Our Senior Aye picnic was held today at Crifith Park. All of us who came had a wonderful tirne. May 28, 1952 Today we entertained our parents at the traditional Senior Tea. June 13, 1952 Tonight was the Senior Prom given in our honor by the Tritons.', the Senior Bee class, and decorated in their theme. June 15, 1952 Today was the inspiring Baccalaureate Service in the l ibrary. June 18, 1952 Today was the Recognition Assembly and many worthy Ol,YlllPlAlVS,, receieetl awards for their services and achievements. We also heard, for the first time. the Senior Bee class song, and sang ours for the last time to the student body. June 19, 1952 Today was the big day. After three years of hard work and lots of fun we -hnally graduated from high school. Some of us are going right out into the business world: some will go to an institution of higher learning: and some will go into thc service of their country-but wherever we go. we know that llamilton's best wishes for success in the future will go with us. OL1'JIl'lt-INS Summer. l952 The time has come only too soon, when you, the four hundred-strong Olympians, will be leaving Hamilton. As you look back-almost everyone does-you will undoubt- edly remember the many pleasant experiences of your high school days. You will think of the friends you met at your locker. of the rallies, of the games. and of the many other worthwhile activities which you shared with your fellow students. llve.. your counselors, are saying good-bye to you with mixed feelings. Naturally. we regret to see you go. uve had the privilege of working with you individually, and it was through co-operative eforts that many problems were solved and difficulties ironed out. Mighty Olympians, you are on your way. History records that only Creeks of good character could compete in the Olympic games. W'e hope that your education has helped to build your character so that YOU may be able to compete successfully in the game of life. Your country needs you. It needs your willingness to work, your courage, and your

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olbffermen 2 Chl This organization is composed of the out- standing athletes of the school who have zvon their varsity letter. During the se- mester they have been seen ushering at many events and have also led a success- ful toy drive for an orphanage. Mr. Bill Silverthorn is the sponsor. enior eruice ociefy Z .6 ' ,cm , Hamilton is justly proud of its excellent service sys- tem, which encourages stu- Q re g dents to participate in school actzvztzes and render service to Hamilton. These are thc seniors who have contribut- ed the greatest ejorts to their school, each having earned a minimzmz of 35 service points. llr. Richard W... ,Uiller is the sponsor. ,' t' y na W' , . .'-., , :.- Hamilt0n's A Cappella choir is one of the finest in the city and has brought much fame to our school, through radio and televi- sion broadcasts. Jlrs. Martha Abbot is the sponsor, Page Thirty-zzco