Alexander Hamilton Middle School - Warrior Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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THE H! tpolitinal, Tea. THE annual production for our school this year wasa two-act Colonial play called Political Tea based on the Boston Tea Party and the stirring- events of our American history. The story of the play was as follows: Miss Amanda Linwood, a despotic wealthy old spinster, was raising her neice Patty, gave a tea party in the garden of her beautiful, Colonial home. To this party, Miss Linwood invited friends, who were some of the leading citizens of the day. Woven into the gaiety of the afternoon events was the very serious discussion as to the significance of the Boston Tea Party and similar events which later brought on the Revolutionary War. This conversation contributed much real historical knowledge and created the atmosphere for the second act, Miss Linwood proved an ideal hostess in the first act and furnished a very pleas- ing program for her guests and incidently for the audience. Among the outstanding numbers in first act were three lovely Co- lonial dances, as well as a solo dance and some wonderful musical selections. Seven- ty-eight people appeared in the first act. With professional stage and bright effects used, one can readily picture the beauty of the garden. The new scenery was made at a Hollywood studio for us. One especial- ly noticed the new colonial doorway and the garden gate. The minstrels who played for the dancers were seated beneath a garden lattice trel- lis which gave a very pleasing garden ef- fect. You can easily imagine what a lovely setting the garden made for the beautiful costumes of the party guests. The second act took place in the living room of Miss Linwood's home. This, of course, had to be very beautifully furnish- ed to signify the wealth, culture and refine. ment ofa Colonial home of the wealthier class. Here again, many guests were present to spend the afternoon preparing bandages and packing war supplies for the soldiers. The war had been on for several months before the second act takes place.The view- point of the folks left at home was depicted here and proved a beautiful group scene. Snoopy Snithers, the village gossip and her two colleagues, furnished the comedy here. In this act Patty gained her point through craft and the heaviest part of the action for the leads took place in act two. One was very much interested here, watching the development of the plot: the anxiety to see Patty gain her information about her aunt's tea-drinking and finally force her to consent to her marriage with David Mason, a min- ute man.You see Patty and David knew Aunt Amanda loved Judge Engles. The Judge was on the side of the young folks and finally helped to win over Miss Linwood for her consent. The on-looker saw a change in Miss Linwood's affection. Maybe she was not always so high aud mighty after all. At any rate, it was all most interesting to watch, and the whole show was most enjoyable. Barker and Liza, the two colored servants furnished abundant humor and gave many a laugh: not only in what they said but what they did. There were one hundred and four people in the cast: wonderful new scenery, gor- geous new costumes and as all Hamilton plays, a worthy production. The matinee preformances were given on May 15 and 17. The leading characters were: Miss Amanda Linwood ............ Evalyn Prine Barker ................. ............ .... R 0 bert Barton Judge Engels ........................... Bob Mclnnis David Mason ........................... Alfred Milton Patty, niece of Miss Linwood ...... Patty Peck Liza ......................................... Roberta Ferris In addition there were 8 minuet dancers, 14 reel dancers, 6 French dancers, 8 fid- dlers and the quartet. Plz: Thirty-pin l Q I

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7 7 Boys C3199 out THERE are forty-two boys in the Boys' Glee Club. These boys were selected after try outs as to their voice quality and sight reading ability. The officers of the Boys' Glee Club are: President, Bob Salvesong vice president, Robert Hamble: sergeant at-arms, Fred Hatch: librarian, Billy Olsson: assistant li- brarian, Richard Eatongaccompanist, Nor- man Davies. The Boys' Glee Club's most important appearance during the year was with the combined Junior High School Boys' Glee Clubs of the city for the Teachers' Institute at Wilson High. They also took part in the Flag Salute exercises every Monday morn- ing and at a number of programs through- out the year, including the fair, a radi0 program over KGER and the promotional exercises in February and June. Boys Cl'tOU LLS FOR the past two semesters Mrs. Jones has been sponsor of a group of boys who organized a club called Boys' Chorus. This club sang for P.-T. A. meetings and holiday assemblies and thus far has proved a great success. Last semester we were organized as a club room gang but this semester we are a happy go-lucky crew of sailors, sailing every morning from 7:45 to 8:30 over the sea of songs. Like all other clubs we have our rules which are promptly obeyed by the crew. The ship's officers are: Howard Esta- brook, president: Ralph Aston, vice pres- ident: Billy Gray, secretary- sergeant at- arms. At present there are sixty-four boys in the club. However we have many waiting for a chance to join the ship's crew. Billy Gray. Pan Thirl 1-leur

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V. K Girls, League PURPOSES of the Girls League are to pro- mote friendliness among the girls and to discuss and arrange matters of special in- terest to the girls of the school. The organ- ization also takes part in promoting the activities of the student body as a whole. Every girl in school belongs to the League. Through their membership the girls have an opportunity to learn the principles of self government because they actually do manage their own affairs with the guid- ance of their sponsor. The Girls' Council is made up of repre- sentatives from each room. This Council nominates the officers and discusses all qirestions of interest to the girls and car- ries these problems back to the home rooms. The Executive Committee composed of all League officers directs all activities. The first semester officers were Virginia Boyers, Ruth Glezen, Marguerite Brown and Jean Pritchard. Second semester of- ficers are: President, Marguerite Brown: Pug: vice president, Jean Pritchard: secretary, Leta Mae Lowe: treasurer, Gladys Dawes: cabinet member, Doris Smith: health com- missioner, Anna Maude Roberts. The Big Sister Committee headed this semester by Jean Pritchard and composed of able 9A girls welcomes new girls and helps them get aquainted. The League has organized an honor club this year. The girls have taken Betsy Ham- ilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton, as their inspiration and are to be known as the Betsy Hamilton club. Only girls who have given the school some distinguished service are eligible to membership. The Charter Members are Marguerite Brown, Elsie Lee Margaret Studley, Gladys Dawes, Jean Pritchard, Leta Mae Lowe, Verona Mc- Kluskie, Ruth Mayes, Anna Maude Roberts Doris Smith, Mary Wood, Frances Kennedy Ruth Glezen, Georgia Burkhardt. Thirty-:ix