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

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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

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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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'I' I-I E HA IN Girl I-Resewes GIRL Reserves are the younger members of the Y.W.C.A. They accept a purpose and strive toward it, thinking of themselves a reserve force getting ready for places of leadership and responsibility in their homes, schools, churches and communities. The colors of the Girl Reserves are blue and white formed in a triangle. By wear- ing a blue triangle here in America, a girl is sharing the responsibilty of girls around the world in helping to bring about the Kingdom of Friendly Citizens. This is what the name stands for, and for which Christ would have us serve. The purpose of the Girl Reserves is To Find and Give the Best. The slogan is Face Life Squarelyf' Our code is: AS A GIRL RESERVE - I Will Try To Be ---- Gracious in manner Impartial in judgment Ready for service Loyal to friends Reaching toward the best Earnest in purpose Seeing the beautiful Eager for knowledge Reverent to God Victorious over self Ever dependable Sincere at all times: In Hamilton Junior High School we have three groups of Girl Reserves. The clubs are: Jolly Hikers, Sth and 9th grade club, sponsored by Mrs. Snider, a teacher in Hamilton. '1'he Live Wire, an 8th and 9th grade club, sponsored by Mrs. Pulley, and our newest club is the Seventh club, whose sponsor is Miss Starr. Each club holds its meeting at Hamilton on a certain day. We have Girl Reserves in China,Japan, Turkey, India, the Philippines, Belgium, the Baltic States, South America, and else- where. Girl Reserves, you see, are interna- tional. In keeping with this idea we had a Trip Around the World at which our fathers were our guests. We also had a Camp Five AMP FIRE isa nation-wide organiza- tion for the girls who strive to uphold the better principles of life. In our school we have a branch of this organization. The girls do many interesting things. They make bead and leather head bands to help fulfill the qualifications for the first rank a Camp Fire girl can attain, Wood Gathererf' . Before they could make their headbands the girls had to select Indian names and symbols. They had a great deal of fun in doing this. The names were symbolic of things the girls wanted to do or be, or their ideals. At Christmas the girls made in various ways very attractive cards which they sent away. The Camp Fire girls have ceremonial gowns and they are now earning honors with which to decorate them. The girls are busy making preparations for summer camp. We occasionally have parties and banquets appropriate and in keeping with the season. We have Council Fires in which the girls take the various ranks. A number of the girls have taken the first rank, Wood Gatherer and those who have not are working on the require- ments. Those who are now Wood Gath- ers are working for Fire Maker rank. Every Saturday at Poly High School the Camp Fire girls may go and swim in the commodious plunge. There the girl who earns the largest number of points is en- tilzled to a free week at summer camp. The girls earn these points by attendance and by passing the various tests which are called the pollywog, frog, flying fish and dolphin tests. Book party at which the Camp Fire Girls of Hamilton were our guests. On May 10th we are taking our mothers on a trip through Fairyland. Our good times this semester will close on May the 18th with the annual Gypsy Patteran. Judith Johnson, Girl Reserve Inter-Club Council. Page Tlirly-xc c ,