Hamilton High School - Hamiltonian Yearbook (South Hamilton, MA)

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SCHOOL NOTES ALUMNI NOTES GLASS OF 1924 Frederick Holland has entered Boston University, where he is taking a “Pre- Law” course in preparation to enter the Boston University Law School. Horace Pope is also taking a “Pre” course at Tufts. He is preparing at Tufts Pre-Dental to enter Tufts Dental. Helen Kerrigan and Thelma Smerage are attending Burdett College in Lynn. Lorena Case is working at Daniel Low Company in Salem. Hope Buzzell is doing secretarial work for a summer resident of Hamilton. Lewis Day is planning to enter Went- worth Institute in January. Marion Perley, ’23, is working in the Boston Maine Railroad offices in Bos- ton. Francis Cummings, a former mem- ber of the class of ’23, was in an accident which happened when the Hamilton combination fire truck, driven by his brother, Merrill Cummings, collided with a Ford truck on Main Street, Sat- urday night, October 18th. He was badly shaken up and bruised, and it was necessary to take stitches in a cut on his right leg. Harcourt Dodge, H. H. S., 1920, was also on the fire truck and was, much more seriously injured than Cummings. He was rushed to the Cable Memorial hospital, Ipswich, where it was first thought he had a broken neck. The correct diagnosis was a slight concussion of the brain. He was placed on the danger list but he is now resting com- fortably, and is on the road to recovery. Rudolph Smerage, 1917, another mem- ber of the fire department, was treated for a bruised shoulder and several cuts. CLASS OF 1925 The first candy sale of the year was held by the Seniors during the recess of September 18. We are very grateful to our under-classmen for showing their school spirit toward us. The beginning of the Senior year is al- ways the time when the officers who are to lead the class through its last days in school are chosen. ' A very exciting class meeting was held, and we elected the following: President, Arthur Ma- son; vice president, Allan MacCurrach; treasurer, Lucy Cook; secretary, Emma Baldwin. Mason thought it unwise for him to hold the office longer than three weeks (as he is a man of words) so he resigned. Of course the class was greatly upset, but our vice pres- ident, who is a very able fellow, took the chair, and Saulnier was elected vice president. These officers have a splendid program outlined for the class this year. The High school play has been chosen and the cast is diligently at work. It has taken a great deal of time to select the play and the characters, a nd we, as a Senior class, hope that the “District Attorney,” will be the best effort ever produced in the Community House. Watch for it on December 5th or 8th.

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THE HAMILTONIAN 9 THE MEMORIAL On Sunday, October fifth, on the Sol- diers’ Green in Hamilton, Massa- chusetts, was unveiled and dedicated a monument of bronze and stone in honor of the soldiers and sailors who went out of their homes in Hamilton to battle for their country. The monument is a huge pyramid shaped stone ; surmounted by a bronze eagle and with a bronze plate set in the center inscribed with words of dedication. The stone was presented to th e town authorities by Colonel J. C. R. Peabody, acting chair- man of the committee appointed to supervise the erection of the monument. It was accepted by Mr. J. Lampson as chairman of selectmen of the town. The dedication address was rendered very acceptably by Judge Alden P. White of Salem. In the course of his talk Judge White pointed out various reasons that should single out our par- ticular monument as superior and of greater meaning than the innumerable monuments that dot all the Shore road. Prayers and benedictions were offered by Rev. Father O’Hearn, chaplain of the local American Legion post. No. 194, Rev. Mr. Wirtz and Rev. Mr. Skinner. The march proved a special attraction of the program. It was headed by a platoon of police, followed by the Salem Cadet band, the clergy, the veterans of the several wars, representatives of the various social organizations of the town, a nd the school children. The program as a whole was very enjoyable and a large number of the townspeople at- tended the services. The monument is an excellent piece of work and the committee deserve con- gratulations for the fine services they have rendered the town in the erection of so fitting a memorial. It is one that the citizens of Hamilton may be justly proud of, and is destined to make more than a passing impression on the mul- titude of tourists that will pass it in years to come. — Raymond Saulnier. ATHLETICS T a mass meeting attended by the entire High school last Wednesday, Hovey Humphrey was elected basketball man- ager for the coming season, while Don- ald Trussed was elected as assistant manager at the same meeting. The Athletics department wishes both of them the best of luck, and also sug- gests that the members of the school, and townspeople get behind the boys and help them toward their goal — a successful season. The management of the Hamilton Town team has consented to the high school playing the second game Tues- day nights, instead of the Town second team. “Huck” and “Donny” are both working hard to get games for these nights, and promise the fans of Ham- ilton some interesting evenings. The outdoor basketball court will soon be ready for use, and candidates for this year’s team will start in training and get in shape for real practice, to be- gin in the Town hall next month. “Pete” Burns, who was graduated last June, will be the only player lost to the team, so Hamilton High is out for a great season. — Allan MacCurrach, ’ 25 .

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THE HAMILTONIAN 11 A very interesting lecture consisting of 56 slides on King Tut-ank-amen was given by Mr. Watson on September 27. The Senior class of Hamilton High school will open the social schedule with a Hallowe’en dance, to be held at the Community House on Friday, October 31. As this goes to press plans are not fully formulated for the affair. The class, however, is working hard for the success of the party, and a pleasant eve- ning is assured all who wish to attend. Music will be furnished by “Black’s White Boy’s Orchestra.” This party will serve as an opener for the class cam- paign for funds for the Washington trip. The class is a rather large one for the school. This means that the expenses for the trip will be larger than usual and will necessitate more work. We are confident that the townspeople will not fail us in so worthy a cause. Through the kindness of our mothers and friends a very successful whist party was held in the Town hall on the evening of October 10th. Refreshments were served and the prizes were awarded. The first ladies’ prize went to Margaret Gildart, the first men’s to Donald Trussell. The booby prizes were given to Arthur Mason for the men, and to Ethel Poole for the ladies. We sincerely hope that our next whist party will be as successful. CLASS OF 1926 The Juniors recently held a very suc- cessful supper and entertainment. The supper began at 6.45 and about fifty as- sembled. The feast was held in the lower hall of the South school. After the supper the entertainment was on, consisting of games and puzzles, with prizes for the winners. The appro- priate Hallowe’en decorations were used and everyone present went away happy. A very successful Mutt and Jeff cam- paign was held for the Hamiltonian. Splendid enthusiasm was shown by the entire school. The Mutts finally won the contest by obtaining the most subscrip- tions and were therefore treated to candy by the Jeff team. Individual prizes were awarded to William Allen, Rose Aimee Perron and Robert Robert- son. GLASS OF 1927 The Sophomore class had a meeting several weeks ago and elected its officers for the year. They are as follows: President, Wayne Hobbs; vice pres- ident, Irene Pope; treasurer, Peter Mc- Currah ; secretary, George Morrow. The class voted to have forty cents a month for dues, with a fine if dues were not paid at the end of the month. We wish at this time to welcome Mar- garet Rutherford, a new pupil in our class. The girls of the Sophomore class are overjoyed with the fact that they are to be able to have basketball team with Miss Davey as coach. Glass Jokes, 1925 Teacher — Smith you are holding on to the class by the skin of your teeth. Whisper from rear — Better not wash your teeth. Miss Carey — Allan, do you know the word for I swim in Latin? Allan — er-ah-er-no-o-o. Miss Carey — Correct.