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

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THE I-IAVIILTONIAN The Octhopeclic Department' I VISITED a room, 'twas a rare treat, And found little girls, doing things with their feet. They had on no stockings, did things with l.eir toes. Said Ito myself, What's this? Goodness knows l For soon they were doing some queer little marches. On foot boards, they call 'em to strengthen their arches. They told me they soon would climb moun- tains and boulders, And all must grow strong, with the finest shoulders. And they also told me, Alas and Alack! 'Tis a dreadful disgrace not to have a straight back! And lsaid, You do things that are rer- tainly great! Yes indeed, they replied, see this chart for our weight? We are looking ahead to a wonderful time And that's why this red line must climb, climb and climb ' Do you want to know more of our work? Just think These bright rosy cheeks are not cheap drug store pink. We learn to keep our bodies in splendid condition By eating the things that are best for .Q nutrition. If into our homes some night you should Peep By eight-thirty o'clock we are all sound asleep. Now don't you think Hamilton's really worth while, . And Orthopedic. girls should all wear a smile? Pau Fm-I Spring Fever ITTING here trying so hard just to think, Idly dipping my pen in the ink, Trying to get this poem written you know Just so I'll have it in English to show , That I did try to work: but I can't, iso it seems,l All Ican do is indulge in day dreams. These are symptoms, you know, of that deadly disease, fYou don't cough, you don't choke, you don't shiver or sneezel It isn't that kind of sickness, you see And it doesn't attack only poor little me. lt comes in the spring, with the robins who sing As an antidote forit you can't take athing. But don't let it worry you, take my advice, Go down to the beach, where its sunny and nice. Forget all your worries, your troubles and cares And just be an idler, a fine one who shares The world's stock of laughter, and good times and fun. And now I will close, for my poem is done. By Verona McLuskie, 9A-33. . ' ' xxx f il.-iffy 'IPM-Y , xv-lan

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I Ti-it i-IAMILTONIAN X the boys constructing motors, radios and transformers. The boys in sheet metal shop are taught how to make useful household articles such as dust pans, trays, match boxes and pans. They also construct tin boats, autos and other articles. The wood shop has a very fine equipment which consists of two lathes, an electric sander, band saw, drills, aplaner and grind stone. The beginning classes had built boats, surfboards and table lamps while the older boys made funiture that is able to complete with market furniture, We next visited the print shop. Here we found both boys and girls, printing cards, setting type and cleaning rollers. The print shop not only gives one ideas and instructions of the printing trade but also teaches better grammar, capitalization, paragraphing and punctuation. On entering the sewing rooms we were surprised at the number of sewing ma.- chines. The girls were working on dresses, aprons and costumes. There are two cook- ing rooms but we visited the one that was occupied. Much to our delight we were given tastes of the girls' wares which on this particular day happened to be cake and candy and we found them excellent. These girls are taught how to get the best results in cooking food stuffs and the most sanitary way to cook them. The cafeteria was our next stop. Here we found the cooks prepa.ring the food. The lunch hour we found is divided into two periods and at lunch time the students line up into three lines, each line leading to a horseshoe serving table. The students take trays, are served food, given a check and they pay the cashier. They then seat them- selves in the dining hall which is a very busy place during lunch hour. There is also a serving table for the teachers and a pri- vate dining room for them. Our last stop was the library. There the students were enjoying a good reading per- iod or looking up information for class work. This library is of considerable size and we did not expect to find as many books as we did. As we started to leave the library our guide asked us if we wished to stay a few minutes and see the flag ceremony. We consented for we had heard about this ceremony at Alexander Hamilton which is known over the state of California. We went to the window that looks over the patio. An orchestra was assembled in the middle and the musicans wore trim orange and black sweaters. A trumpeter sounded the march and the orchestra played while the students, some fourteen hundred, marched to their places. The ceremony was begun by the singing of America, I Love You California. and Hamilton Junior. As the last note died away the call to the colors was blown and each student placed his right hand over his breast. A swell of patriotism surged in my veins as Old Glory cameinto view. After the salute the ceremony was ended by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. It was a perfect tribute to Old Glory. We attended a meeting of the Cabinet which is part of the plan of the student goverment at Hamilton. The Cabinet room is very attractive. On the floor is beautiful inlaid linoleum donated by the Parent- Teachers Association. The members sat on benches around a beautiful walnut table made by the wood shop boys. These six are also of walnut and were made in the wood shop. In the corner of the room was a walnut console with a vase of spring flowers on it. This cabinet room was de- signed by the art teachers. We went home feeling that our. time at Hamilton had been well spent. Alfred Milton. Fug: Furry-:bra

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I A Tr-15 HAMILTONIAN X l:o,vori.te Books BOOKS with the following title were the ones most in demandin Hamilton Library during the preoeedi-ig weeks. THE CRISISA--A study of the expression on the face of the Vice-Principal when Fate hangs in the balance. SCOTCH FAIRY TALES---Show s that these folks have known stories about 'themselves for a long time. Read afterwards-H ENGLISH FAIRY TALES . KThejokes are dif- ferent.J EDUCATION OF THE CONSUMERS---An attempt to direct brown paper bags toward waste cans. BOOK OF COURAGE---Read during Study Hall, in the Vice Principal's office and at the dentist's. TWENTY- FOUR UNUSUAL STORIES---These are interesting accounts of where li- brary permits disappear. EXPANSION OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE---Not written by an eye witness but gives accurate details. Tells in what direction,and how the people expanded-n after- wards WHA'I' ARE YOU GOING TO BE and SCIENCE RE-MAKING THE WORLD . SPENDING THE FAMILY INCOME---A serious book about spendingless than you have- GRASS---Mostly about how and where not to walk. BOOK OF ESCAPES AND HURRIED JOURNEYS---How much one enjoys this book depends on personal circumstances. ORPHEUS WITH HIS LUTE ---Though largely written about Tom Wallace there are other good chapters: Wickham and His Whistle, Alarms from Albert, Music and Golf. GRIT-A-PLENTY-u Puts many people on assembly programs who otherwise wouldn't be there. ART IN EVERY LIFE--Good chapter on School Uniforms, Hat and Uniform Dyeing, How to Be Good Looking Though a Teacher. HUN DRED THINGS A GIRL CAN DO---Comprehensive studies in the use of make-up kit. WESTWARD MOVEMENT---Discusses travel on the State Street bus, Shopping News, John Dewey. Good chapters on Atlantic and North Long Beach transfers. BOTH SIDES OF 100 PUBLIC QUESTIONS---Useful handbook for all students. Gives the answer the teacher wants and settles the questions you wonder about. YOUR BIGGEST JOB---Never plan to do tomorrow what can just as well be put off until the day after. PIECES FOR EVERYDAY THE SCHOOLS CELEBRATE---An interesting study of chewing gum and its many and varied uses. PETS AND HOW T0 CARE FOR THEM---The study and treatment of silver goldfish in a tepid solution on a varied and disputed feeding schedule. YESTERDAY AND TO-DAY---Shows plainly the difference between a 2-cent and a 4-cent fine. Page Furry-Jin , 1.4