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

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CLASS HISTORY In 1936, we entered the seventh grade and, of course, thought we v;ere about the best class in the school. However, we failed t) be recognized as such by the upper classmenJi As we found out the next year, seventh graders are always regarded as meer chil.dren; however, v e had a chance to get rovengc by teasing the next class of seventh graders that came into the building Our sophomore year began with election of -fie following class officers: President, David Greeley; Vice-President, Dana Perkins Secretary, James Ai’mstrong When we were sophomores, v e thought we were very much grov n up and v e looked upon the junior high pupils much as seniors look upon sophomores ' We soon found out that we must buckle dovm and do a little work, especially English Wo had hoard many rumors regard- ing Mrs Boyd, but wo all know now that they v ore exaggerated a groat deal Our big event of the sopho’.iorc year was our trip to Province- town. In Juno of that year, many of us, accompanied by Mro Viales and Miss Edith Pope, who has since become Mps V ales, met at the Hamilton Depot to sbart on our tripr After arri ' irig o.t Boston v e went to India WLiarf and boarded the S,-. S« Steel Pier. Wo had a won- derful time and wo thought v o could qualify for ' the Navy for only one person was sea sick This was quite a record for a Province- town Trip Did you have to break it„ Cullity? As the boat was ready to leave, Dollivor came strowling along, and who should bo with him but Armstrong with a blond clinging to his arm D:l d you have a hard time getting to Braintree a couple of weeks afterv ard, Jimmy? Funny how Jimmy always seems to fall for blonds Wo com- pleted our day by going to the Metropolitan; and, although some of the boys had to borrow dimes to get to the station, wo returned to Hamilton, tired but happy. At the beginning of our junior year, v o elected t!ie follov ing class officers: President, David Greeley; Vlcc-Prosldcnt, Dana Perkins; Secretary, Emily Vifotson; Treasurer, Donald Sanford This year, wo chose our class rings which we still think are the best over chosen in the school. V c have had quite a few argu- micnts with juniors as to whoso arc the better, but of -course we 3 bill have the right to o ' Ur

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Section20 11ier esa Stelline bequcr.ths hereafter reach the blackboard. her hei :ht to John — . [ fhj Day so John nay- ' Section 21 Betty Dod e leaves her versatility to Marjorie Hughes. Betty says she is glad ' to get ri d of a big word like that- -v hat ever it means. Section 22 To Betty Brev ster, we, to True Story Magazine ' ' so the Senior Class, leave a subscription she me 7 have no idle study periods. Section 23 j Robert Marks wills his car to T.Ia;-Tiard Perkins--so he may carry i more girls a t a time. j 1 Section 24 We bequeath to Alene Flynn merolj the muffler from Sparky Carter ' s car. niie reason is, no doubt, self-explanatory. Section 25 V ' alter Perkins loavo5i his chemistry bill of damaged or mislaid articles to any Junior who thinks he is v ealthy enough to handle it. ARV.CLS IV Section 1 IVo do solemnly roquost that our funeral services be carried out by the faculty of iIa..n.lton High School, v ho have innocently, though vigorously, done thoxr bit to bring on our early depart, uro from their midst. Section 2 Wo appoint as executor of this, our last v ill and testament, the most distinguished and honorable Sadie Satchell, and grant unto her authority and full pov er to perform every act which should be done our premise s« Section 3 In witness thereof, wo have hereunto sot our hand and seal our residence of Hamilton High .School on this 19th day of June in jthe o ' oar of our Lord One Tbeusand, rlne Hundred and Fort - T-vo . Sealed and delivered in the presence o f th c E G v i t no s s c s ; V iinplc and Sv oetic Face Daisy June The Phantom |- A12. residents i-in thu County of F d t h E t a t o admi 1 1 c-d ,:erioa. of the aforementioned town of Hamilton, situated ssex, in the Coiim.onweal th of I ' assachusotts, tho into the ' iJnion of those grand United States of i ■ ' i Walter Perkins ’42Hb V 5

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committee put in a good many hours and a great deal of hard work; but their efforts wore rewarded, for the auditorium was transformed into a veritable paper flower garden Everyone had a grand time while dancing to the music of Billy Stone’s orchestra. Wo wore all sorry to sec Walter Dodge leave in the spring to join the Navy At last wc entered our third year to be the high and mighty seniors I This year, wc missed David Greeley who had been our class president during our sophomore and junior years Dave had joined the Marines during the seimmcr vacation Wc elected the following class officors to serve throughout the year: President, James Armstrong; Vice-President, Dana Perkins; Secretary, Mary Dewar; Treasurer, Emily Wotson In the fall, v c posed for our class pictures and on the v hole they came out very well In order to improve the financial status of the class, a social and danco v;as held in the Auditorium on April 17 The hall was at tractivcly decorated with bright colored streamers. There were all sorts of favors given to those attending, and the dancers made plenty of noise with them Among the novelty dances during the evening were the Virginia Reel, a Shoe Dance, and John Paul Jones A large bag of sno 7 ball pompoms 7hich v as suspended in the middle of the hall v as opened by a pull rope and there v as a grand rush for those favors The refreshment committee served fruit-punch and cake at intermission. Wc all agreed that there hadn’t boon a better social in the school for a long time. The dance was a real success both socially and financially This year, v c arc going to have a full .Commencement ¥eek The week 7ill begin v ith a Baccalaureate Service on Sunday, June 14» On Monday, v c arc going to hold our Class Picnic; but, due to gas rationing, 7C have not deci ded v hcrc this will be held The class favors Canobic Lake; and, if transportation can be arranged, wc v;ill doubtless go there Class Day v ill be held on Wednesday at the school, at which time there v ill be contests of athletic sporty after 7hich the Class Will, History and Prophecy will be read. Thursday v e v ill graduate and Friday v ill bo our Reception. As the time for our graduation drav s near, wo think over our days in this school. Vife recall ' the g,j)od rimes v e have had at soc- ials, dances, assemblies, ,And,:: th; cti ' ' c games ; and v e realize that our years at H amilton High-have bcc vcry happy ones, C Stanley ’42 I