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

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16 The Hamiltonian “CYCLONE SALLY” Reading from left to right ' . Walter Fowler, Rita Walsh, John Adams, Edward Laski, Kenneth McRae, Dorothy Greeley, Cherstine Bradstreet, Dorothy Whipple, Janice Gould. High School Play N December 14th and 15th, the High School presented its an- nual play at the Community House. The presentation this year was “Cyclone Sally,’’ a Royalty Play. Both performances were well at- tended by many townspeople, and the audience certainly saw a side- splitting, mirth-producing, uproari- ous comedy. The following composed the cast of characters : Sally Graham: Cyclone Sally — played by Dorothy Greeley. Jenny Thatcher: Forty; and the object of Jim Jerkin’s (VA’alter Fowler) persistence — played by Rita Walsh. Ruth Thatcher: A peach Reggie (John . dams) would like to pick — played by Dorothy Whipple. Eftie Varden: .A cute little neighbor — played by Janice Gould. ’ivian Yernon: The Belle of Cedar Point — played by Cherstine Bradstreet. Jack VYebster: Owner of the Webster Estate — played by Edward Laski. Reggie Manners: A dashing young English- man; an adept at plucking peaches but not at selli ng cabbages — played by John Adams. Jim Jerkins: Courted for twenty years but not yet discouraged — played by Walter Fowler. VN ' illie Clump: Sue Bascom’s Beau (That’s what he thought), the world’s eighth wonder — played by Kenneth McRae. The play took place on the Webster Estate near the town of Cedar Point. Jack Webster, accompanied by Reginald Manners, returned to his home from Chicago with the objec- tive of marrying Sue Bascom, a maid in his employ who had recently in- herited a large sum of money. This fact led to a complicated situation because Sue Bascom had left the estate. Sally Graham, or Cyclone Sally, was induced by Ruth and Jenny Thatcher to play the part of the miss- ing Sue, and teach Jack a lesson. Because of a cabbage patch planted

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The Hamiltonian 15 Graduation Exercises OF THE HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL June 21, 1934 Maxwell Norman Memorial Auditorium ' Program Processional: Priest ' s March Mendelssohn Invocation Rev. Elmer Eddy The Lord ' s Prayer — Forsyth, Kraft Chorus History of Education in Hamilton Edna A. Sprague, Salutatorian The Bells of St. Mary ' s — Adams Chorus Horace Mann ' s Influence on Education in Mass. M. Rita Walsh Presentation of Class Gift Edward G. Laski, Class President Class Prophecy L. Edna Preston Recessional — DeKoven Girls ' Chorus Development of Education in Mass. Dorothy M. Greeley, Valedictorian Sylvia — Speaks Perfect Day — Bond Boys ' Quartet Presentation of Diplomas James H. Conway, Chairman School Committee Benediction Rev. Elmer Eddy- Recessional: Priest ' s March — Mendelssohn CLASS OFFICERS Edward G. Laski, President L. Edna Preston, Fice- president Alexander J. Koloski, Secretary Ruby A. V. Tree, Treasurer CLASS MOTTO En Avant {Fonvard) CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Blue and Gold Gardenia Presentation of Class Gift T IN BEHALF OF the Class of 1934, present this beautiful Hamilton banner as a gift to our Alma Mater. This banner is 3 x 9 feet made of green felt backguound with white letters and border, and may be used for all appropriate school functions. — Edward Laski. Home Economics Department ' His department has been quite active during the year tanta- lizing pupils by sending tempting odors into classrooms as well as in- curring a slight tinge of .jealousy oc- casionally when some garment made at school is proudly worn to class. The Ninth Grade served a very successful chicken dinner in Decem- ber to the Principals’ Club. Later in the year, the ten Student Council members were their guests at a luncheon given in the sewing room. Not to be outshone, the Eighth Grade girls served three very dainty and appetizing luncheons to mem- bers of the faculty. These were en- joyed by guests and workers alike. The clothing department has turned out many well made gar- ments, varying from evening gowns to the popular tennis shorts. The Seventh Grade pupils made blouses or underwear and many industrious seamstresses have finished four dif- ferent garments during the year. The Eighth Graders tackled a dress and then a smock. In the Ninth Grade many different articles were made including several graduation dresses. The Senior High pupils have progressed rapidly, moving from one article to the next, making skirts, coats, blouses, dresses and suits.

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The Hamiltonian 17 on Webster’s front lawn, trouble and hatred arose between Jack and Cyclone Sally. Meanwhile, Jack had fallen in love with Sue Bascom who, in reality, was Cyclone Sally, al- though Jack was ignorant of the fact. News came to Cyclone Sally that she was to inherit the money instead of Sue Bascom. When Jack heard of this, his previous intentions of mar- rying Sue remained regardless of the inheritance. In order to prove his devotion to Sue, Jack took measures to prove that he could and would earn a living. With the help of Reggie, he sold “bally cabbages’’ as Reggie called them. Finally, the revelation came out that Sue Bascom was Cyclone Sally. The situation was cleared up by con- fessions from both Jack and Sally which resulted in their engagement. Meanwhile, Reggie had shown a deep interest in Ruth Thatcher. The romance between a young English- man, and an American country girl The Junior Junior Promenade of the Hamilton High School occurred on the evening of May 18th, 1934 in the Maxwell Norman Auditorium. The music, furnished by Roland Russell’s Ramblers, offered an excel- lent opportunity for all to enjoy themselves. The decorations, planned in a color scheme of green and gold, clothed the hall in cleverly planned and ar- tistic designs. Overhead and along the walls, a lattice work of colored streamers was placed. A large green panel, decorated with the numerals “1935” in gilt letters, framed a back- ground for the orchestra on the stage. Much credit is due the decor- developed into many humorous situa- tions, and resulted in their engage- ment. Jim Jerkins who had been courting for twenty years but was still undis- couraged finally extracted a promise from Jenny Thatcher that she would marry him in thirty years ! Willie Clump, a hard-cider advo- cate, added much humor to the play as the rival of Jack Webster for the hand of Sue Bascom. His many dramatic love scenes and proposals turned out to be useless. Effie Varden, Jack’s neighbor, was the instigator of the many interest- ing situations throughout the play. Vivian Vernon, Jack’s previous fiancee, joined Willie Clump in the ranks of the disappointed. The parts were well portrayed by each member of the cast. Much credit is due Mrs. Boyd, whose time and effort were responsible in mak- ing the presentation the success that it was. — Edward Laski. Promenade ating committee which worked hard under the able advice and help of Miss Hagglund and Mr. Malone. Soon after the dancing had begun, the Promenade, led by Robert Smith, president of the class, and his part- ner, Katherine Cracknell, was given before those who attended. This march was well done and the pin- wheel figure was exceptionally at- tractive. Dancing continued until 1 a.m. Those who attended declared that it was not only a great social success but one of the mo.st attractive Prom- enades ever given by the Hamilton High School. — E. Preston.