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

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The HAMILTONIAN 31 The different phases of grammar work accomplished during this year included the uses of the infinitive, the participle, and the gerund. In addition, we have had correct usage drill, a review of the analysis of the three types of sentences, punctuation, and business letter writing. Book re- ports have also been regularly as- signed. Written compositions, including essays, editorials, and personal ex- periences have also been a part of our course of study. We have had sev- eral plots of stories to work on, and most of the pupils have written some excellent themes. Latin has proved to be a most in- teresting subject. In addition to helping in sentence structure in Eng- lish, it has also been of value in spell- ing. We have arrived at the fourth conjugation in the present, past pro- gressive, and future tenses, and have mastered first, second, and third de- clension nouns. Mr. Malone tells us there is much more we must acco’ - TDlish. “Faber est quisque suae nos- teriates.” (Each one is the architect of his own future.) At first Algebra seemed difficult, Imt as we look back over our work, we can see that we have learned much about the unknown quantitv, X-Y-7. Having recently learned the differ- ence between ratio and proportion, we are now trying to conquer souare root with coefficients. For the girls, the arrival of spring has brought our out-door sports. They are hopeful of having a team in baseball this year, and are planning to practice after school in good weather. Miss Featherstone has pro- posed a Field Day for June 9. Each contestant will go out for one team, such as volley-ball, or baseball, be- sides two individual events, with a choice of dash, broad jump, or base- ball throw. Although this is not com- pulsory, it is expected that the ninth grade girls will participate enthusi- astically. The projects in sewing this year consisted in making dresses or skirts, aprons, a Christmas gift of our own choice, and a piece of fancy work. On June 15th, the girls will have a fashion show when they will display their accomplishments in sew- ing. Cooking has consisted of reviews on pastries, doughs, desserts, salads, and fancy sandwiches. We shall look back on our days in Hamilton Junior High with pleasure and satisfaction ; and we hope that the future may be equally enjoyable and profitable. — M.4RGARET GooDHUE, Grade IX. THE NINTH GRADE COMMERCIAL DIVISION “PHIS year in Junior Business, we have made four notebooks, the first of which was on the meaning of business and the different types of ownei’ship. When we came to the sec- ond unit, we used the Directed Study method, dividing the class into three groups, each taking a different topic in transportation. The group leaders conducted the class discussions an d gave tests. Miss Edmondson giving them full charge. This method was (juite successful and the class made much progress in ihe subject. The third notebook was on banking, ac- quainting us with business forms used in finance so that when we take up bookkeeping we shall be able to progress more rapidly. Our present project is based on thrift. We are making budgets, and keeping person- al and family income and expense rec- ords. For work on our penmanship bud- get.=, we divided the class into two teams. Each group has worked very diligently to suri)ass the other in hav- ing the most papers approved. The teams were the Scribes, with J. Balc- er as captain, and the Writers w ' Ti R. Marks captain. The winners were the Writers, who had 91 approved

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30 The HAMILTONIAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOI - CLASS OF 1038 Keadins left to risht. F ' irst row: Mrs. Hazel Ramer, Class Advisor; Mary Danforth, Merrill Smallwood Jr., Dorothy McCarthy, Robert Marks, Margaret Goodhue, Virginia Fredericks, Walter Maxwell. Second row: Lor’-aine Mitchell, Olof Hedin, Gloria Elirio, Ernest Day, Mary Stelline, Fritiof Hedin, MilFcent True. Third row: Mary Cullen, Jenny Ross, Frederick Wilson, Mildred Putnam, Betty Dodge, Dexter Gilchrc ' t. Fourth row : LTsula McDonald, Elaine St. Germain, Lorraine Wilson. Elliott Perkins, Betty Emeney, Eleanor Tobync, Joseph Bakei. F ' ifth row: Richard O ' Leary, Robert Kirby, Robert Child, Henry Jackson Jr., Francis Carter, William Goodhue JUNIOR HIGH DEPARTMENT JUNIOR HIGH DEPARTMENT CLASS ACTIVITIES OF GRADE IX A MONG the most interesting works of literature studied in English this year were the delightful poem, The Ancient Mariner by Samuel Tay- lor Coleridge, and the popular drama, William Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice. The latter at first seemed a little difficult, but proved very inter- esting and was certainly worth the time we spent on it. We also studied The Void Bug, written by Edgar Allan Poe. We agree with many critics that this is one of the best mysteries among the classics. Our most recent study, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, has proved to be the favorite story of the year; and it is quite certain that Long John Silver and Jim are special friends of the class. We had several other short stories which acfiuainted us with popular authors of classic literature.

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32 The hiAMIL IONIAN papers to the Scribes’ 61, a margin of 30 papers. The following pupils had all the papers in Budget II ap- proved. G. Elario of the Scribes; and U. McCarthy, M. Stelline, E. To- by ne, and M. Putnam, of the Wrilers. This year Miss Edmondson intro- duced a national monthly contest, the Business Education World Projects for Business Training conducted by Milton Briggs. Those receiving cer- tihcates and gold seals were : M. Stel- line, 6; E. Tobyne, 4; L. Wilson, 4; E. Day, 4; E. Perkins, 3; J. Baker, 2; M. Putnam, 1 ; F. Hedin, 1 ; O. Hedin, 1 ; and V. Frederick, 1. In Commercial Arithmetic we have covered much ground having studied interest. Financial Statements, and many other topics which are very necessary to a successful business man. At the beginning of the second half of the year the School Committee purchased new Junior Business books called Our Business Life. Because of the many colored illustrations, projects, spelling words, and easily understood explanations, these texts have sneeded un our work immensely. Our class wishes to thank the Com- mittee for these excellent books. We tried to keep them as neat as possi- ble, and we hope that other classes will also show their gratitude by do- ing the same. — Elliott Perkins, ’41. ADMIRABLE QUALITIES OF CHARACTER OVERY man and woman has par- ticular qualities of character which make for individuality. In a woman, people like to find kindness, friendliness, grace and gen- erosity. You have, no doubt, noticed the popular woman is not recognized by her harshness, clumsiness or any negative qualities. Can you. girls, honestly answer in the affirmative to the following ciuestions? Am I hon- est? Am I sincere and friendly? Can I be trusted — no matter what the circumstances? Have I poise and charm, rather than awkward man- ners and a harsh voice? Some women who think they are superior to others are “catty” and sharp ; therefore, they do not make friends easily. Is this your case? In a man, one expects to find cour- tesy, honesty, generosity, firmness, ambition, and other qualities which belong to all men and boys and make for manliness. It should be the aim of all boys and girls to develop admirable traits of character during schooldays, that their generation may have a person- nel of which it may be proud. — Jennie Ross, Grade IX. Boys and girls of Hamilton High : What a sad state the sports are in in this school ! Where are all our school spirited boys and girls? When the boys go out for practice for a sport, they do it because they have to, not because they want to. No wonder we aren’t successful in sports. I feel that the new baseball sys- tem might be a success if the fellows practiced wholeheartedly and the girls came out to games to cheer them. I know the coach would like to hear everyone say, “I’ll do my part.” What do you say, fellows and girls, let’s start, and staiT now ! Harnesfly yours, Merrill Smallwood, Grade IX. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT ESSAY CONTEST UCH interest was shown in the annual Government Sneaking contest snonsored by Mr. Elbride-e Anderson of Wenham. Hamilton was represented by Bet- tv Emenev, Dona ' d Sanford. Miidre Putnam, John Perk’ns, and J ' hn Wal- lace.