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

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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

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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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THE n-IAMILTONIAN West fpoclcet Guide to Hamilton ASSEMBLY: Usually impromptu. Attend- a few. Try and define them. BELLS, PASSING: May mean anything. Fire! Flag Drill! Section! Classroom! As- sembly! Watch daily bulletin. BELL W. S.: Not the singular of BELLS PASSING, just one long one. BOOK REPORTS: Effusions feither vocal or writtenj about abook which a friend has read for you. BUS: Conveyance larger than a sardine can: accommodates as many. lC0st about the same.l CAFETERIA: Refuelling station. CONDUCT CARDS: Symphonies thru which the teacher expresses emotion. DAILY BULLETIN: Adevice which ex- presses the literary after-thoughts of any- one at all. DEAN OF GIRLS: Somehow related to Betsy Hamilton, Cosmetics, School Uni- forms, and Conduct Reports. THE EAGLE: Weakly, now and then. ENGLISH: Essays on Shakespeare, The Effects of Tobacco, and What I Like About Hamilton. FIELD DAY: Early American antique. FIRE DRILL: Unexpected journeys into open spaces. Freedom limited. FLAG SALUTE CEREMONIES: Heads un! Eyes Front! Forward! Oscillatel Take Heart! Sing! Retreat! Riot! Bell! GENERAL OFFICE: Whispering Gallery. GENERAL SCIENCE: Studied this semes- ter: Mosquitoes, Telephone Receivers, Ice Boxes, Roots Used As Foods, Cuts of Meat, Grafting. GRADUATION : Life insurance without en- dowment. GRAPE GUM: Age of Innocence. GUIDANCE RECORD: lPUPIL'S RE- PORTJ: The pupil's idea of what he does with his spare time. Pau HEALTH CARD: Puts the student in 300 percent condition in short order. LIBRARY: The place where The Call of the Wild would be if it ever was. LIBRARY PASS: A ticket to a poor show where you have to furnish your own en- tertainment. LOCKERS: Davy Jones would faint at the contents and combination. LOG OF HEALTH: The Real Diary of a Real Boy. LUNCH PERMIT:A blue card mother sends to the laundry. ' MO0RE'S STORE: Up-to-date merchandise Frl on current topics. MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Preparation for broadcasting and service clubs. NORTH LONG BEACH BUS: A packing and shipping establishment. NURSE: A tooth brush fiend. ORTHOPEDIC DEPARTMENT: Takes everything but finger prints. Beware if you're fat, thin, or good looking. OUTSIDE TELEPHONE: A device to inter- rupt the train of thought, strengthen the lungs, and improve spelling. OVER DUE BOOK NOTICE: A personal in- vitation to discover and return a book you never took out and didn't read anyway. P.-T. A.: Too much T and not enough PA. PASSES: Perfect alibi. PENNIES: The change you get from a two cent fine out of a dollar. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Amateur circus life. PROGRAM CARD: A receipt from every teacher for work you expect to do for her. PROMOTION: A ceremony constantly on the teacher's mind. ROLL BOOK: The Lost Chord. Continued on page 47 y-as l l