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

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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.

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The Hamiltonian 19 The Hamilton ‘Tattler by Tell-Tale We wonder why Doris Finch and Mary DeLuca show such signs of sleepiness during class? Can it be that they were out too late last night with Grant and Arthur? In one of the recent Latin class examinations the principal parts of a Latin verb were asked for. Upon Billie Belisle’s paper was written : “Slippeo, slippere, falli, bumptus. Mr. Malone returned the paper with these words written upon it: Falio, failere, flunctum, suspendum.” Mrs. Boyd: “Carter, construct a sentence using the word ‘Archaic.’ ’’ Eddie Carter: “Well, I — uh. We can’t have our cake and eat it too.’’ Heard in Biology Class Pupil (after lesson on creation) : “But, Mr. Branch, my father says we are descended from monkeys.” Mr. Branch: “We can’t discuss your private family affairs in class.” Janice Gould: “She told me that you told her the secret I told you not to tell her.” Marjorie Dodge: “The mean thing! I told her not to tell you I told her.” Janice Gould: “Well, don’t tell her that I told you she told me.” Koloski (standing in front of the mirror) : “I’ve looked myself all over and I don’t see where it can be.” Miss McRae: “Did you lose some- thing, Alexander?” Koloski : “No, it must be here somewhei ' e, Laski said the joke was on me.” The Class of 1934 leaves as a warning to the Seniors: “Don’t any- one with a weak heart attempt to climb Washington Monument.” “What’s the shape of the earth?” asked Mrs. Earner, calling suddenly upon Neil. “Round.” “How do you know it’s round?” “Well,” said Neil, “it’s square, then. I don’t want to start any argument.” Talk about rodeos! If any are as excellent as thq one given at the Hamilton ball field one afternoon be- fore baseball practice, they are wel! worth seeing. When the seniors are giving their class presents, they should certainly remember Mr. Branch with a Hobby Horse WITH A BRAKE ! Of course, as a bare-back rider he is good, so good that he doesn’t know his own courage (or a horse’s either.) I guess it is the way he has with all dumb animals, yes, including his Bi- ology class ! Did he think the pupils didn’t sus- pect why he persisted in walking around the room in every study period which he had the day after his wonderful display of horsemanship? Well, the truth of the matter is that the pupils knew the answer!