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

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The Hamiltonian 15 fully decorated in class colors. A1 Dwyer’s orchestra furnished the mu- sic. Early in the evening, the ma- trons, Mrs. Robert Robertson, Mrs. Joseph Hursty, Mrs. Harry Wetson. and Mrs. Percy Bennett were ushered in and were soon followed by the SOPHOMORE ' sophomore class entered the senior high school this year feel- ing quite grown-up. Excepting for a few minor mishaps with the teachers we have gone along very well. In the lieginning of the year we elected the following class officers: President, George Sprague; Vice President, Isa- belle Peale ; Secretary, Myrtle Allen ; Treasurer, Bernard Greely. Soon after this, student council representatives were elected. Mr. Payne selected a group of names from pupils in the class and the class voted for one boy and one girl. Eor the first half of the year Walter Mc- Grath and Ruth Jackson were elected. The president automatically becomes a member for the entire year. In January a second group was chosen consisting of Norman Nielsen and Ruth Jackson. Norman Nielsen i-e- junior class, which performed an in- tricate march ending in the formation of the letter “H.” With the decoration of the hall for senior graduation and reception, the class activities ended for the year. ACTIVITIES signed his position and Norman Dane was chosen his successor. In the fall a few pupils went to Danvers to see the play Julius Caesar enacted. It happened at this time that we were reading this play in English and seeing the play proved very helpful to us in our work. On April eighth we had a class social, having as our chaperons Mrs Boyd and Mr. Walton. We played games, served refreshments and all had a very good time. Our last activity of the year will be held June twentieth when the class will go to Provincetown. Everyone is looking forward to this trip. Thus we come to the end of our sophomore year, happily looking for- ward to our remaining years in high school. COMMERCIAL NEWS XTRAl! Extra!! Read all about the Hamilton High School Barker. That was the cry from all news boys of Hamilton la.st month. The senior commercial students in typewriting published this paper under the name Hamilton High School Barker. The staff consisted of Robert Hamilton, Editor ; Ellen Donlon, Assistant Edi- tor; Dorothy Vennard, Business Man- ager; Marjorie Peters, Assistant Manager; Ernest Goulding and How- ard Wetson, Proof-Readers; Milton Sanford, Circulation; and the typists included Barbara Bishop, Dorothy Bishop, Dorothy Alexander, and Harry Wetson. We collected about five dollars from the sale of the paper ; with that money we purchased a stapling ma- chine, which we presented to the commercial department. Much credit is due Miss Edmondson for helping us put out our paper. When we are

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14 The Hamiltonian eral photographers made bids for the chance of taking all the class and group pictures. Warren K. Vantine was finally selected, and apparently everyone was well pleased as there did not seem to be any pictures which were not good. Next came the Washington trip, an anticipated joy for the certain few who decided to go. This year only eight went from the class, but from reports small numbers did not spoil a grand time. Now most of our activities as Ham- ilton High Seniors are over but we still have four events to look forward to. It has been decided to go to Prov- incetown for our Class Day, June IG. After returning from our sail, we are planning to eat in Boston and then go to the Metropolitan for the show and dance afterwards. All are ex- pecting to have a good time and are hoping for fair weather and a calm sea. Wednesday we are going to have a party at Crane’s beach. The trans- portation is to be furnished by pri- vate cars. The class will probably leave the school rather late in the morning, have a picnic lunch at the beach, and return in time for supper. Thursday brings the big day in the life of all seniors, graduation. La.st year the class voted to have caps and gowns but evidently the majority of our class did not like the effect ; so this year the boys are wearing white flannels and blue coats and the girls are wearing white silk sport dresses and lilue flannel jackets. It will be hot but the effect ought to be pleasing. Friday brings us our last high school activity, the Senior Reception. It is to be held the night after grad- uation. That is when we shall shake hands with everybody and be rather sorry to receive their congratulations. Dancing com.es after the reception and then everyone will probably for- get their cares until September. JUNIOR CLASS NOTES TN September, the junior class had a meeting for the elections of of- ficers. Those elected were : Presi- dent, Richard Grant; Vice President, Harold Johnson; Secretary, Minnie Wetson ; and Treasurer, Elaine Ben- nett. Later, it was necessary to elect two new officers, and Ben Robertson was elected president and Ralph Hursty vice president. On November 22, all the members of the junior class assembled at the Community House for a social. Games were played, dancing enjoyed, and refreshments served. In order to aid them in their Promenade, the juniors gave a Pre- Prom Dance on April 24. The Rhythm Boys furnished the music; ice cream and cake were sold, and, al- together, the evening proved very en- joyable. This dance was successful and the class was greatly encouraged. Directly following this, the commit- tees were aiipointed and started making preparations for the biggest social event of the year, the Junior Promenade. On May 22, the promenade took place in the hall which was beauti-

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!6 The Hamiltonian many miles away from school, we may dig the paper out of our trunk of precious belongings and once more enjoy the happy moments reading all about our class mates. The typewriting room has been in great demand this year with the salesmanship pupils typing their projects in the form of a merchan- dise manual. As a whole, the man- uals showed much hard work and long hours of study. Our task was not over then, as we had to write and present a demonstration ])lay, selling our merchandise to some cus- tomer. We not only accomplished much work in our salesmanship clas-;, but I think we could even have made Pauly Smerage smile if he could have seen Arthur Hansbury selling Ellen Donlon a radio which was put out in about 1492 and which he insisted could get Europe! The second year typing class h ' w formed two teams which com]ie ' against each other on Tuesday, the day set aside for speed tests. Mis Ruth Lougee was chosen captain fo one team, and Miss Victoria DeLuca was chosen for the other team. Mis DeLuca’s team was called the Flying Keys, and Miss Lougee’s team the Flying Fingers. At present the Fly- ing Keys are ahead, having won three points out of five, with an average of 41 words per minute agaiu ' t t Fingeis’ record of 40 words per min- ute. Now that our closing days are her we are sorry that our class friend ship has ended, but our minds w“ ' often return to those good old daw silent in Hamilton fligh School. ORIGINAL LIMERICKS In English there’s one who excels Who is also right there with the belles His last name is Fowler And though he’s no flower A pansy becomes him quite well. - R. P. There is a young student called Axel And another whose last name is Maxwell They each have red hair But neither one cares For they both in good nature excel. — R. P. There is a young lady named Ham Who continually gets in a jam But with Mr. Malone She feels quite at home For both succeed well with a slam. - R. P. MID YEARS’’ There’s a time in the midst of each year When a pupil sheds many a tear O’er a puzzling old test Only passed by the best .And the time is the present. Oh dear! D. F. While pondering this stuff I get sick, And my brain, it refuses to kick In a hunt for the swing Of that crazy old thing That goes by the name of a Limerick. —A. E. There is a young girl in our school Who goes by just one little rule When asked, “Is it so?’’ She replies, “I don’t know.’’ For that is her handiest tool. B. M. There was a young carrot-topped maiden Who thought that with brains she was laden. A face she would make That would sure take the cake When teacher did quiz this young maiden. W. M. There was a bright fellow from Park Street On whom all the lassies were sweet. He thought he could croon. But, my, what a loon Was this fair little crooner from Park Street. — W. M.