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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1946 volume:

: mm mam THE . ixi toax, 1 !) 4 HAMILTON HIGH SOUTH HAMILTON, MASS. H ees gmm FOREWORD Hamilton Is one of the oldest towns in Massachusetts, being incorporated in June, 1793. It took its name from the first treasurer of the United States of America, Alexander HanUton, and his profile is now used in the seal of the town. The town has several spots of historic interest, and we, of the HAMILTONIAN staff., have tried to incorporate a bit of thl s historic nature into the theme of our book. It is our sincere hope that the students of the Hamilton High School, and the citizens of the town of Hamilton will find some bit of interest in our work. THE STAFF 2 ■ -r T ADI.K OF CONTKNTS Title Page 1 Foreward 2 Map of Hamilton 4 Dedication 5-8 Hamiltonian Staff 9 Faculty 10-15 Seniors 16-22 Underclasses Glass of 1947 24 Glass of 1948 25 Class of 1949 26 Class of 1950 27 Glass of 1951 28 Who ' s Who 29 Activities Honor Roll 31 Glee Club 32 Orchestra 33 Cheer Leaders 34 Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y 35 Varsity Club 36 H. M. S. Pinafore 37-39 Sports Football 41 Field Hockey 42 Varsity Basketball 43 Girls ' Basketball 44 Junior Varsity Basketball 45 Baseball 46 Athletic Association 47 Calendar of Events 48-50 Alumni 51 Snapshots 52-65 Literature A Story 57-58 Editorials 58-61 Poetry 62-64 Advertising 65-80 BSBBBjHMaa—B i Siei Eaa 3 Ve, the students of Hamilton High School, respectfully dedicate this 1946 issue of THE HAI ' .ILTONIAH to General George S. Patton, Jr., the colorful, high-spirited commander of the Third and Seventh Armies. The General is a symbol to us of all the boys who fought and died so gallantly for us in World War II, that we might go forth to a world of peace. ' Ve wish to express our appreciation for his gaLlant leadership in bringing our boys and our country to a successful victory. DEDICATION 5 BOWL PRESENTED TO GENEFAL PATTON BY TOWNSPEOPLE OF HAMILTON GREEN MEADOWS --THE HOME OF THE LATE GENERAL PATTON 6 GENERAL FATTON DAY AT HAMILTON Mr. Edvard DeWitt Introduces General Patt on in i wri ——� « - •wai Mr. John Perkins Welcomes The General Home to Hamilton 7 Mrs. Patton Receives A Bouquet Interested ape — p— mw m ii iwi i i i) Spectators 8 STAFF Seated (left to right) J. Walker, K. A. Cunningham, J. Thayer, J. Foster, hiss i ' alsh. Adviser, C. Dove, iJ. Brackett, M. Harrigan. Standing (left to right) L, Johnson, B. Brooks, T. Holland, J, dourdeat J. Milleriek,S. Whipple, A. ’’■•hippie, d. Pooler, D. hinsella, R. Cullinane, R. Trussell, J. dourdeau. EIITOR - In - CKIEF Joan Foster ART Alice Pooler Jean dourdeau ancy Brackett A.DVERTISI n d June Thayer Janet Walker BUS I EES S KAl.AdER Lois Johnson PBOTOdRAPHY Shirley Whipple ASSISTANT EDITORS Caroline Dove Theodore Holland James Millerick Ann Cullity Rita Cullinane David Kins e 11a ADVISER Miss Barbara Walsh Mary Harrigan deraid Killan Robert Truss ell Alvin Whipple Mary Anne Cunningham Barbara Brooks Joan Foster J o an J cur d e au 9 FACULTY ENROLLMENT— 1946 172 FACULTY— 1946 12 SUBJECTS OFFERED Algebra General Math Physics Biology General Science Plane Geometry Bookkeeping History (World) Problems of Democracy Business Arithmetic Home Economics Salesmanship and Psycnology Chemistry Junior Business Training Shorthand Civics Latin Solid Geometry Commercial Law Manual Training Spanish English Office Practice Typewriting French ' Physical Education U. S. History 10 Mr. Elwin F. Towne, Superintendent, is a familiar figure around the school. It is ir . Towne who Is responsible for co-ordin- ating the various school departments so that they operate smoothly. In addition to his administration duties this year, Hr. Towne took over the coaching of the boys ' varsity basketball team and did an admirable job. Mr. Elwin F. Towne Mrs. Elizabeth Edmondson Mrs. Elizabeth Edmondson, Mr. Towne ' : capable secretary, with her cheerful smile ana winning way, handles all our needs most efficiently. ' he credit for keeping the attendance records so efficiently goes to our friend- ly principal, Mrs. Hazel E. Ramer, who ir her many years -with us has won a host 03 friends among the students of H. n. S. Mrs. hazel E. Ramer Our physical education teachers, liiss Mary E. Donovan, Mrs. F. Doris Bennett, and !r. Carl J. Martini, are Keeping us fit and are helping to make us strong citizens by their administration of daly coses of calisthenics. Mrs. F. Doris Bennett, Mr. Carl o. Martini, Miss Mery M. Donovan Mrs. Mazel F. Earner and Mr. Carl J. Mar- tini teach the much needed subject c f mathematics, the men and women of today cannot be without this valuable training and there is plenty of opportunity for dewloping master mathematicians at II.H.S. Mr. Carl J. Martini, Mrs, :e3 M. Hamer. When a pupil graduates from the Commer- cial Course, under the supervision of Miss Barbara Walsh and Miss Mary E. Dono van, he can type, take dictation at a high rate of speed, and balance all kinds of accounts. Most of the yearbook work and a good deal of the duplication work for the school is done in the Commercial De- partment . Miss Barbara ’ alsh, Miss Mary E. Donovan 12 Mr. Warren Bennett, Mias Mary E. Donovan, Miss Edith M. Anderson History, a must in E.K.S., is ably taught by three instructors, Miss Edith M. Ander- son, Miss Mary E. Donovan and Mr. Warren Bennett. History is alrays in the making and we are kept informed on current events by our ever alert history department. E M 3 L I S H English, one of our most important high school subjects, is taught by Mrs . Laura I. Boyd and Miss Ruth E. Austen. I.rs. Boyd was granted a two months leave of absence because of illness this year, and her classes . ere taken over ably during that time by Mrs. Marian Hatch elder. In addition to her English teaching, Miss Austen keeps herself busy training the Alee Clubs and the Orchestra 0 Mrs. Marian Batchelder, Miss Ruth E. Austen M A K U A L THAI K 1 33 J All of the school ' s printing work and a great many of our carpenter and repair jobs are done by the boys studying shop under the capable instruction of Mr. Elliott Hawke s. The shop is well equip- ped for a small school with a printing press, lathes, and all types of tools. Mr. Elliott ‘Hawke 3 13 Miss Millicent J. Boswell Mr. vilbur Armstrong, Mrs Doris Bennett wmma •Vhether you want to blow up the school, dissect a frog, or study photosynthesis, Mrs. F. Doris Bennett and Mr. ’Vilbur Arm- strong are on hand to keep us well in- formed on the latest scientific news. For those students whose curiosity leads them to explore new languages, Mr. Frank J. Malone is ready to teach Latin, French or Spanish, the latter a new course added this year. Mr. Frank J. Malone Future housewives and cocks are trained in the domestic science department; under the supervision of Miss Millicent Boswell. Miss Boswell is in a large way responsi- ble for our very successful hot lunch program, of which so many students take advantage through the pur chase of daily hot lunches. 14 MRS. MAE KNOWLTON MRS. MARGARET BACK These are some laaies we couldn ' t do without. About mid-morning we smell those tempting aromas from the kitchen, and then 12:50 can ' t come quick enough. To Mrs. Back and Mrs. Knowlton goes the MISS FLORE CE STOBBART : e keep Miss Stobbart our school nurse, quite busy on her weekly visits to the school. She is always checking up on colds and sore throats, and this year i helped Dr. Rogers administer hearin-g tests and the Patch Test for T, B. MRS. LAURA vv . BOYD ; | Mrs. Boyd teaches College English. SheL was granted a leave of absence this year because of illness and was not in school at the time the faculty pictures were taKen. However, we did get this snap-f shot which will always be a pleasant[ reminder of her to us . f UNMHM MR. ANDREW DUNN Mr. Dunn is one of the busiest persons around H. H. S. He doesn ' t ever seem to have time on hi s hands . How could he, between keeping us warm, sweeping up the papers we leave around, and seeing that things are locked and unlocked at the proper time? mmm 15 16 trmsr Gilman Allen Bud Buddy, a willing helper of the class. Always is ready when he is asked. Class Vice president 1; Outdoor Club’2; Student Council 1 ,2 ,3 ; Baseba 11 1,2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 2,3; Rifle Club 3; Varsity Club 3,4. I i Nancy Brackett Nancy A gleam in her eye. She ' s nice, she ' s witty. A friend to us all, and besides that, she ' s pretty. Class Secretary 3; Cheer Leader 3 ; Junior Prom Committee ’ 3; Class Ring Committee 3; Varsity Club 3,4;Field Hockey 4;Athletlc Association 4;Ye rbook Staff 3,4;Basket- ball 4. Barbara Brooks Ba rb Straight from the shouLder, jolly, sincere •he ' s made many friends while here. op-concert 3; Glee Club 1,2,3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Class Ring Committee3; Outdoor Club 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Public Speaking Contest 4. Catherine Carter Cat An excellent friend .with personality plus. We ' re certainly glad Cat was one of us. Outdoor Club 2;Basketball 3;Field. Hockey 4. 17 S Richard Child Dick Willing and able, musically inclined. Search if you will-Dick ' s the only oneof his kind. Rifle Club 3 ; Junior Prom Committee 3; Orchestra 3,4; Pop-Concert 3,4; Football 4; Baseball 4;H1-Y-Club, Secretary 4; H. M.S. Pinafore 4; Varsity Club 4. Howard Collyer Howie He ' s quiet yet Jolly His thoughts are his to keep, And yet we ' re told still water runs deep. Cla ss President l;Baseball l,2,3,4;0ut- door Clut} President 2; Vice-President 2, 3; Rifle Club, President 3; Hi-Y Club, Treasurer 3. Mary Ann Cunningham Mary Ann Winning smile, attractive clothes. She ' ll be tops, wherever she goes. Outdoor Club 2; D? nee Committee 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Manager of Girls Bas- ketball 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Caroline Dove Carol Laughs and giggles from morn til ' night. But with Carol ' s talent, she ' ll come out all right Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3; School Flay 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Student Council 3; Yearbook 3,4; Outdoor Club 2; Tennis Club 3,4; H.M.S. Pinafore 4; Trl-Hl-Y Club 4; Athletic Association 4; Public Speaking Contest 4. 18 Joan Foster Joan Beauty and brains, a great combination. Whatever the odds, she ' ll be a sensation. Glee Club 1 , 2 , 3 ( Fresident )4 ; Class Sec- retary 2; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Field Hockey 1, (Captaln4)0utdoor Club2; Varsity Club 3 (President) 4; Class Treasurer 4; Athletic Association , President 4; H.M.S. Pinafore 4;Poo Concert 2,3,4; Class Ring Committee 3; Tennis Club( Secretary )3 ,4; Public Soeaking Contest 4; Tri-Hi-Y Club 4; Fire Squad 4; Yearbook Staff 3, Ed it or, Theodore Holland Teddy Teddy, our most talkative lad, Keeps us smiling when we are sad. French Club 3; Athletic Association 3,4; Yearbook Staff 4; Fire Squad 4; Glee Club 4; Rifle Club 4. Although quiet , cool, calm, and collected With his dignified reserve, He ' s never found dejected. Athlete and scholar, A gentlemen rare . Ever a smile — never a care. Basketball3, 4; Student Council, Vice Pres- ident 3; Tennis Club 3; Fire Squad 3,4; Outdoor Club2; Rifle Club 3; Mass. Boy ' s State 3; Varsity Club 3; Executive Commit- tee 4; H.M.S. Pinafore 4. Class President2,3,4; Junior Prom Commit- tee 3; Baseball 3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Athletic Association 3,4;Rifle Club 3,4; A Earl Flynn Earl Thomas Duran Tommy 19 Lois Johnson Johnnie Brilliant mind, shining smile. Folks like her make life worth while. Dance Committee 1; Outdoor Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3: Yearbook Staff 4. James Millerlck Jimmie With his natural curls, the only one. He ' s an Ideal student, yet ready for fun Varsity Club 3,4; Athletic Association 3, 4; Basketball 2,3; Baseball 3,4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Hi-Y Club 4; Class Vice President 4; H.M.S. Pinafore 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Glee Club 4. Floyd Klllam Floyd [Sincere, loyal, a good athlete. Floyd ' s personality is hard to beat. Athletic Association ljFootball 4 ;Base- ball 4. Arthur Richard Pinky Always full of fun and laughter. And he gets what he goes after. Football 4; Baseball 4. 20 Robert Richard Punch Cur football champ of ' 46, His knowledge of shop also clicks. Outdoor Club 2; Baseball 4; Basketball Manager 4; Football, Captain 4. James Schofield Snuffy His personality and friendly way , Have carried Jim through many a hard day unior Prom Committee 3; Fire Squad 3,4; iBaseball 4;Football 4; H.M. S. Pinafore 4; ' Basketball 4;Varslty Club, Executive Com- jmlttee 4; Athletic Association. June Thayer Junle A good sport, and an athlete., of the best. We know Junie will come out whatever the test Outdoor Club 2;Pop Concert 2; School Flay 2; Student Council 2; Yearbook Staff 2,3; Field Hockey 1,4; Basketball 1, 2,3, (Cap- tain 4; Varsity Club 3,4; Senior Recep- tion 3; Athletic Association 3,4. Patricia Turner Fat Happy-go-lucky, Tell and slender. Pat is an lnsoiration for- all to remember Class treasurer l;Outdoor Club 2; Basket- ball 1,2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 3,4; Athletic Association 4; Varsity Club • 4 H.M. S. Pinafore 4;Tri-Hi-Y Club 4. 21 Janet Walker Jan Everyone ' s friend, full of fun. Ready to help, when work ' s to be done. Outdoor Club 2; Pop-Concert 2; School Play 2; Basketball 2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Senior Reception 3; Athletic Association 3,4; Field Hockey 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Shirley Whloole Shlrl ' Shlrl, the blonde of our class, A chamnlon thinker is this lass. Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1,4; Class Treasurer 3; Junior Prom Commltteei 3; Outdoor Club 3; French Club 3; Gradua- tion Flower Committee 3; H.K.S. Pinafore 4; Field Hockey 4;Yearbook Staff 4; Tri- Hi-Y Club, Vice president 4; Basketball Manager 4; Athletic Association 4. Shi.J OR GlA u officers President Earl Flynn Vlce-Fresident James Millerlck Secretary Shirley Whipple Treasurer Joan Foster 22 o none The Junior class elected the following officers early In September; Gerald ; Klllam, President; Richard Foster, Vice-President; Mary Herrlgan, Secretary; and Donald Foster, Treasurer. i The Juniors are well represented In the Trl-Hl-Y and the Hl-Y clubs this year, and It Is through the efforts of many of them that this club has been successful. Gerald Klllam, of the class of ' 47, was Co-Captain of the football team, and Chief of the Fireman Squad. Other members of the class did their share in basketball, cheerleading, hockey, and music. One of our main Interests this year, Is getting prepared for the Junior Prom on May 24th. Committees have been set up, and all are very much Interest- ed In making our Prom a success. Mr. Martini, our class adviser, suggested a Pre Prom Spree dance before the promj the purpose of which was to raise money so that we might be able to hire a good orchestra for our prom. Different com- mittees were chosen 3 and the date for the dance was set at April 5th. Next September, the Class of 1947, will start upon Its Senior Year. We realize the task before us, and are looking forward anxiously to undertake our responsibilities as leaders George Andrews Creighton Blenkhorn Le Roy Carter Peter Chisholm Richard Cox Gordon Crosby Ruth Dodge Donald Foster j i me scnooi. Richard Foster Marlon Fuller Ena Gardiner Jean Gourdeau Joan Gourdeau Donald Haraden Mary Harrigan Gerald Klllam Donna Love Ann McLean Betty Morris Raymond Moulton Philip Perkins June Peters Lois Peterson Elizabeth Pope 24 We, the sophomores, held our first class meeting in September, 1945, and elected our class officers as follows: President, Theodore Malone; Vice-Pres- ldeht, Alvin Whipple; Secretary, Helen Jean Lander; Treasurer, Betty O ' Donnell. We were very unfortunate in having our adviser, Mrs. Boyd, absent due to illness about three months this yesr. Our class collected money and through the efforts of Betty O ' Donnell our treasurer, secured a beautiful basket of fruit, which we sent to Mrs. Boyd. Under the successful guidance of Mrs. Batchelder, our substitute teacher, our class has continued a successful year. Some of our classmates appear in the School Orchestra, the Glee Clubs, basketball, football and cheerleading activities. Others of our class namely, Roger Merry, Barbara Whipple, Arthur Washburn, Helen Jean Lander, Nancy Chlttick, Robert Brooks, and Henry Tobyne appeared in “H. M. S. Pinafore , one of the most Important events of the year. We are looking forward come back in September. Robert Brooks Audrey Brown Nancy Chlttick Charles Culllty Roslna Dagresta Richard Deshon David Gardiner Donald Grant Maurice Hatt Zelda Hughes to hard work and fun as the Junior Class when we Leigh Keyser Shirley Klllam Helen Jean Lander Theodore Malone Roger Merry Hilda Mo ad Betty O ' Donnell Bernard Perkins Alice Pooler Fred Rauscher Esther Ricker Jack Rice Helen Ross Thalia Seaver Ruth Thompson Ethel Tlllson Henry Tobyne Arthur Washburn Alta Wheatley Alvin Whipple Barbara Whipple n:«pinwninwi i« n BaM«B� CLASS OK 1S4S 25 Under the guidance and leadership of Mr. Malone, the freshman class has attained 100 in the purchase of war stamps each week while the war stamps were being sold. Girls in the class participated in the hockey team in the fall; the boys were ell represented in basketball and baseball. In November it was our turn to present a program for assembly. We had a comedy skit in which a few talented members of the class took part. It was very successful. One member of our class, George Bilodeau took a lead in the operetta, Pinafore. On A- ril 5th in a Public Speaking Contest for the Junior High, Robert Poole was awarded first prize, which made us very proud. We have made no plans for a class party as yet, but we hope to enjoy some kind of social time before our year as freshmen is gone. Jean Austin George Bilodeau Barbara Butler Dwight Campbell Gelean Campbell Harlan Clock, Jr. Ann Culllty Allan De ' .vltt Ann Edmond son Frank Edmondson ’Wallace Flynn Barbara Haley Dorothy Hatt Alice Lightbody Theresa Malone Paul Marks John Peterson Robert Poole William Rauscher Geraldine Sargent Edward Seaver, Jr. Roger Taylor Claire Thayer Flaymond Tremblay Robert Trussell Marlene Wilson 26 In September, we had the honor of having the first assembly of the year. It was called Important Days of September . Fifteen girls and four boys took part in it. We were the second class to gain 100$ in the Junior Red Cross Drive this year. When James Tate, one of our classmates, was in the hospital, we helped him to pass the time away with two books, a model airplane, and a very nice card. Our annual Christmas Party with the Seventh Grade was a memorable occasion. Presents were exchanged. Mr. Towne, Mrs. Ramer, Mrs. Holmes, and Mrs. Bennett were our guests. Our grade was the first to obtain a 100$ collection in the January In- fantile Paralysis Drive. On February 15, we conducted an interesting quiz as an assembly program. Lollipops were given as prizes. Ours is a patriotic class, as we have main- tained the record of over 90$ of the class buying Victory Savings Stamps. Donald Allen Louise Amirault Thomas Brown Frederick Burns Daniel Counihan Marina Croly Roberta Cronin Joan DeCourcy Joanne Dixon Richard Dennis Dorothy Grant Philomena Holleran S y 1 v i a Humphrey Hallett Johnson Arthur Maidment Albert Mazzetta John McLean- Edwin Morrow Mildred Pooler Jean Rauscher Beatrice Ricker Georgians Roy Shirley Sargeant David Shannon James Tate Jean Thimmer Marlene Titus Robert Tremblay Albert Trepanier Elizabeth Trepanier Ann Walke Paul Wallace Beverley Wentworth Donald Woodman 2 ? The Seventh Grade began Its High School career in September, 19 15 . High School was new and strange to U3 and we had to make many changes in the habit3 which we had formed at the Lamson School. But we grew up rapidly in those first days, and we can look back with laughter at some of the m’ stakes we made. hirst of all, we had to get used to the lockers in which we keep our books and coats. How easy it is to lose that key and how hard to remember to bring the right books and papers for the morning classes. Changing rooms also made most of us form the habit of carefully collecting all of our belongings. For our assembly program in October we produced a play called Safety First and recited the poem Columbus . Together with the Eighth Grade, we had a lot of fun at the Christmas party in the Cafeteria. We were proud to lead the rest of the school in the Magazine Drive. We took In the most money of any of the classes In the school. In February, Mr. Warren Bennett became our teacher. He had returned from the Army Air Corps and took the place of his wife who had been ills military substitute. We ' ve got off to a good start at Hamilton High this year and will continue to make history, so that the Class of ' 51 will be the best ever. Joan April Barbara Bennett Marguerite Caverly Elizabeth Clock Richard Dodge John Donaldson Bertha Eskelson Barbara Foss Gloria Gardiner Richard Gourdeau Stanley Guscski Charles Harding George Jermyn David Kinsella Lucy Ann Lander Anne Lombard Diane Love Jeannett Maidment Ann MacCurrach Joan Palm Jane Fariseau Gerald Saunders Lee Schofield Evelyn Soper Virginia Stelline Laura Tate Lee Tremblay Edmund Wentworth Richard Yiiggln Joseph Yeaton I 28 Best Looking Most Fopular Done Most for the School Most Likely to Succeed Most Talkative Mo6t Athletic Biggest Bluffer Biggest Ester Biggest Flirt Be6t Dancers Worst Tease Best Sports Peppie st Quietest Prettiest Eyes Noisiest Jollle st Best Students Most Versitile Most Dependable Most Dignified Most Sophisticated JACK RICE GERALD KILLAM ROBERT RICHARD THOMAS BROWN CHARLES CULLITY CREIGHTON BLENKHCRN FRED RAUSCHER LE ROY CARTER PETER CHISHOLM EARL FLYNN WALTER TILLSON GERALD KILLAM CHARLES CULLITY THOMAS BROWN DONALD FOSTER CHARLES CULLITY HOWARD COLLYER THOMAS BROWN DONALD HARADEN ALVIN WHIFFLE DONALD FOSTER EARL FLYNN DONNA LOVE JOAN FOSTER JOAN FOSTER ANN MacCURRACH SHI FEE Y KILLAM JUNE THAYER JEAN RAUSCHER BETTY MORRIS BARBARA WHIPPLE NANCY BRACKETT BETTY O ' DONNELL MARY HARRIGAN SHIRLEY KILLAM LOIS JOHNSON THALIA SEAVER SHIRLEY KILLAM BETTY O ' DONNELL ANN MacCURRACH JOAN FOSTER SHIRLEY WHIFFLE BARBARA HALEY JEAN GOURDEAU 29 S ' P I ' M II 0X011 1 T ROLL ) TvD Clyx ho eV T oVmso’n D 0 C« GoC v Varo-v DonMi V xioo cvn a Cu� f i cvn€- l fcvov o O G o oT ' G 0 CorT Xo V cV CAVT 1 C arurnavn «jc ci — VVl icx_ YmaA C vno GxW e YVA ! Scvv-, VcAV- r j£XXV V A- l)oW ' VVa Ao me n - , Ao lG.V7X TV ead(o VYMO 0£ - 31 First Roy; (left to right) J. Dixon, S. Humphrey, A. Walke, R. Cronin, R. Dagresta J. Rauscher, L. Peterson, J. Gourdeau, S. Wentworth, J. Peters. Second Row (left to right) E. Whipple, S. Whipple, H. Lander, ' B. Pone, A. McLean, E. Gardiner, Miss Austen, Director, J. Gourdeau, M. Harrlgan, P. Turner, N. Chittick, C.Dove, J. Foster, Ml Fuller. Third Row (left to right) H. Johnson, t Malone, W. Rauscher, R. Brooks, G. Bilodeau. G. Campbell, J. Schofield, A. Washburn, C. Blenkhorn . I-ast Row (left to right; H. Tobyne, F. Rauscher, J. Millerick, T. Duran, F .Merry , R. Moulton, R. Child, D. Foster. The Glee Club opened up this new year with a performance for the Mother ' s Club. They have given musical assemblies and filled in on other teachers! pro- grams. At the Christmas Concert the Girls ' Glee Club gave an attractive group of part songs and at the Public Speaking Contest in April they furnished musi- cal interludes. When production for H. M. S. Pinafore was started, a Boys ' Glee Club was formed to take the male roles and was so successful that they have continued. GLEE CLUB 32 o5ck5s T At Piano, R. Child. Standing (left to right) Miss Austen, Director, D. Love, H. •Johnson, L. Keyser, T. Malone, R. Brooks, R. Moulton, J. DeCourcy. Seated at drums (left to right) G. Crosby, F. Burns, R. Dodge. The orchestra has been the supporting feature at most of the assemblies. The pupils march in and out of the Auditorium to the strains of some well-known march, and at empty Intervals the snace is filled by some lilting melody. The Christmas Concert was given a touch of school spirit by our own orches- tra offering our school songs. The opening and intermission overtures at the operetta H. M. S. Pinafore were played by them, and moral of all contestants was perked up by our orches- tra at the Public Speaking Contest. 33 (Left to right) D. Love, J. Gourdeau, B. uhipple, S. ir.il lam, L. Peterson, J, Gourde an,. Tnis year, the Cheerleaders had a very successful season. Besides cheer- ing for the basketball games, they also helped in making Hamilton ' s newly organized football team get off to a good start. During the first month of the basketball season, green pins with Hamilton printed in wnite were made up to sell to the students to help buy new uniforms. A Ragamuffin Hallowe ' en dance was sponsored for the same purpose. Between dancing and a scavenger hunt and other g-ames, Mr. Hawkes, our adviser, saw to it that everyone participated in the evening ' s entertainment. ■7e selected Shirley Killam as our head cheerleader for the year, and she proved most helpful to us in leading new cheers and in directing us through tide year. CHEER LEADERS 34 HI-Y AND TRI-HI -Y _ . Love, S hippie, J. uourdeau, R. Child, T� Duran, D. Poster, H. Collyer, Hiss Donovan Ciris ' Adviser. Second Row (left to right) H. Lander, B. hippie, 1 Ills on, J Peters, C. Dove, J. Foster, A. Chittick, P. Turner, T. Seaver, B. Haley, M Carlson, A. Edmondson. Last Row (left to right) P. Harks, T. I.iaione, W. Flynn A. .hippie, D. Haraden, J. Hillerick, R. Ferry, R. Foster. 9 th ? f ai1 � «h« throughout tha aohool and co„,u„.ty, ' highhanded lot’ cZtTun’ It is connected with the Y. II. C. A. and Y 1Pr o a or,H i ferried to provide recreation for youth Inha u tlL HePe ere Is kHo ' .A. J. Kartinr?or tW ?hf 1 H S ; r3, F„eH S T E V? on ” ' “ f tha Trl-Hl-Y and Mr. Carl in 4 -vo n u IOr tne Hi-Y. Every weeK meetings are held. There are 52 menhir. Ih the club up to data, but in the near future � o hope to a.lch Clubs, and In the spring we a?e pla n f Cte iS IP 1-je oi fleers of these clubs are as • ce- r ‘ e3 ident, T. Duran; Secretary, R. Y President, D. Love; Vice-President, Treasurer, J. Courdeau. follows: Hi-Y- -President, D. Foster; Child; Treasurer, H. Collyer. Tri-lii- S. hippie; Secretary, 11. Harrigan; I. embers of the club have found activities } and much of the success of port of our advisers who have p?iven its behalf. a great deal the club is gen erously of enjoyment in the various due to the enthusiastic sup- of their time and efforts in 35 First Row (left to right) J. Schofield, R. Child, T. Dur- n , R. Richard, G. Allen. J. Foster, J. Thayer, J. Walker, R. Brackett, E. Flynn. Second Row (left to right ) W. Rauscher, S. Killam, D. Love, N. Chlttick, J. Gourdeau, L. Peterson, M. Harri- gan, J. Gourdeau, B. Whipple, D. ' Haraden, Cl Culllty. Last Row (left to right ) A. Richard, F. Killam. H. Collyer, A. ' Whipple, W. Tillson, R. Foster, J. Lillerick G. Killam, C. Blenkhorn, A. Washburn, R. Brooks. In order to promote better sportsmanship, to further scholastic achieve- j ments, to provide for organized athletics, and to increase the school actlv- j lties at Hamilton High School, the Varsity Club was organized last June. Through the Varsity Club ' s Constitution, rules and regulations regarding the schedule and fulfillment of activities can be systematically controlled. 5 A banquet is planned every year to which all pupils receiving a letter in I any activity are invited. Athletic awards are given out at this time. A pres- ident to serve the following year is elected at this banquet. The first affair of this sort- was held last June at the Yankee Doodle Diner in I awrence , Previous to the banquet, members ' of the club enjoyed an afternoon of fun at Canobie Lake in Salem, New Hampshire. Officers for 1945-1946 were: Fresldent, Joan Foster; Excutive Committee: Thomas Duran, James Schofield, Gerald Killam, Mary Harrigan, Nancy Chittick, Robert Brooks, and Robert Trussell. VARSITY CLUB 36 K. M. S. PINAFORE A Smash Hit The Maxwell Norman Auditorium at the Hamilton High School was filled to cap- acity for the oresentstlon of the Gilbert and ' Sullivan operetta H.M. S. Pinafore staged by the students of the upper classes, under the direction of the music director, Miss Ruth E. Austen. The production proved one of the finest ever given In Hamilton, nothing but words of praise being heard at the close. Great credit Is due Miss Austen for her efforts In putting on such a finished production. The shop students and Mr. Hawkes built and painted the scenery for the stage. The setting, a scene on the quarterdeck of the H. M. S. Pinafore, presented a typical ship with sailors swabbing decks. The costumes were in keeping with the play. Little Buttercup dressed in yellow with blue coke bonnet, Josephine , In dainty blue, and Hebe , In lovely pink, made a striking picture. The money real- ized from the undertaking will probably be used to purchase new music for the school . Captain Corcoran - - - - - Sir Joseph -------- Dick Deadeye ------- Ralph Rack straw - - - - - Boatswain -------- Buttercup -------- Josephine -------- Hebe ----------- THE CAST GEORGE BILODEAU - - ROBERT BROOKS WILLIAM RAUSCHER - - ROGER MERRY - CREIGHTON BLENKHORN - - SHIRLEY WHIFFLE - LOIS PETERSON - - - HELEN JEAN LANDER Gelean Campbell THE CREW Raymond Moulton Richard Child Fred Rauscher Thomas Duran James Schofield Donald Foster James Tate James Mlllerick Henry Tobyne Theodore Malone Arthur Washburn SIR JOSEPH ' S SISTERS. COUSINS. AND AUNTS Nancy Chittlck Mary Harrigan Roberta Cronin Sylvia Humphrey Roslna Dagresta Anne McLean Joanne Dixon June Peters Joan Foster Betty Pope Marlon Fuller Jean Rauscher Ena Gardiner Patricia Turner Gloria Gardiner Ann Walke Jean Gourdeau Shirley Wentworth Joan Gourdeau Barbara Whipple Piano Accompanist — Caroline Dove 57 Buttercup, Josephine, and The Right Good Grew” g— ■ ■ — 11 .11 1 1 -I — — — H. M. S. PINAFORE The Cast at Rehearsal 58 H. LI . S. PI -AFORE” The Captain Yields His Rank to Ralph The Finale 39 SPOUTS Cl- o First Row (left to right) A. Richards, R. Brooks, F. Killam, R. Richards, R. Child, J. Schofield, G. Killam. Second Row (left to right) Coach Hawlces, Mana- ger H. Tobyne, G. Allen, R. Foster, W. Flynn, A. ' Vhipple, j. Tate, W. Rauscher, H. Collyer, Ass ' t. Coach ' Tilde. FOOTBALL FOOTBALL 0 A plucky group of Hamilton High School students made possible an active fall ] sports program such as Hamilton has not had in many years. The desire to have a ' football squad was finally fulfilled when sufficient money was raised on a maga- zine drive. The team began practice under Mr. Carl Martini, nhyslcal education director, and was taken over by Mr. Elliott Hnwkes and Mr. David Wilde when Mr. Martini became ill. A ' six-man team was formed, and although their season did not start until November, they showed plenty of action and performed spectacularly, winning five out of seven games. An eleven-man squad is anticipated next season and with the spirit that is s hown, we are sure it will develop. 1945 FOOTBALL RESULTS 1945 Hamilton Opponent Wenham Boy ' s Club 34 12 Essex Aggie 2 1 St. John ' s Prep 6 19 Manchester 6 2 Essex Aggie 19 12 Manchester 0 25 Danvers J.V. 19 0 J 41 FIELD HOCKEY First Row (left to rlgt) Gourdeau. Second Row (left to right; - idb ’ J. Walker, S. Whipple, J. T-ayer FIELD HOCKEY Interest in hockey this season was quite Intense and the turnout was very good. Descite this, many of the neighboring schools had not taken up hockey, which was abandoned during the war, and the result was only three games played. The girls were ably coached by Mrs. F. Boris Bennett, and we are sure, if there were more game S) there would have been more victories. Quite a bit of ability is shown in the underclassmen and hockey for the next season looks very promising. Hamilton Opponent , o 4 lopsf ield 1 1 Topsf ield Boy ' s Football Team “g - 42 Mr. Towne took over the coaching job this year and gave the boy ' s a season of real rugged basketball. He called the squad out for its first practice early in December. About fifteen boy ' s turned out, of which se -, en were in- experienced. Therefore, it was necessary to spend a great deal of time on fundamentals. The squad scrimmaged against Beverly High and St. John ' s Rrep of Danvers. This proved to be excellent practice for the boys, for both teams are very fast and tricky. The boys opened the season with a game with Hampton Academy of Hampton, New Hampshire. This served very much as an experimental game to pick out the best five men. The boys gave them a good game, although losing by a score of 37-27 The team’ ended its season with a record of five wins against nine defeats. This was a good record considering the material with which the team began. The boys wish to thank Mr. Tdwne for the excellent coaching which he gave throughout the period. Much credit is due the cheerleaders for their fine job in leading the spectators in cheers and songs. They helped encourage the team, and kept the games interesting throughout the season. Season Results Hampton Merrimac Ipswich Essex Aggie Rockport Essex Aggie Manchester West Newbury Rockport Georgetown Manchester Merrimac West Newbury Ipswich Hamilton 27 December 18, 1945 Hamilton 21 January 8, 1946 Hamilton 21 January 11, 1946 Hamilton 29 January 15, 1946 Hamilton 14 January 18, 1946 Hamilton 14 January 23, 1946 Hamilton 17 January 25, 1946 Hamilton 21 January 29, 1946 Hamilton 28 February ' 1, 1946 Hamilton 26 Februauv • 5, 1946 Hamilton 24 February 8, 1946 Hamilton 38 February 11, 1946 Hamilton 31 February 12, 1946 Hamilton 23 February 14, 1946 First Row (left to right) J. Rice, G. Killam, R. Brooks, D. Harader, R. Foster, C. Blenkhorn. Second Row (left to right) Coach Towne, J. Schofield, T. Duran, Flynn, W. Rauscher, Manager R. Richard 43 The Senior High Girls started the basketball season under the coaching of Miss Mary Donovan. Practices were held each Tuesday and Friday afternoon. The girls elected Shirley Jhdpple as Manage } Mary Anne Cunningham, Assis- tant Manager, and June Thayer as Captain. The sirl 3 clayed and won more games this year than they did last year as there were four seniors on the first team, who have been on teams in previous years. They won four out of eight games, whereas last year s team won three out of five games. Every girl on the team was very outstanding during the whole season, which was all due to the excellent coaching of hiss Donovan. The second team was also under the coaching of Miss Donovan. The team consisted of Sophomores, Juniors} and Seniors -who played very good games. GAMES Jan. 23 23 25 25 29 30 5 11 12 13 13 Feb. Hamilton-- Hamilton-- Hamilton- ' Hamilton-- Hamilton- ' At Hamilton- At Hamilton- Hamilton- At Hamilton- At Iiamilton- At Hamilton- ■ -22 -14 --21 ■ - 3 --25 --16 -27 --18 — 12 — 28 — 8 At At At At At Rockport 24 Rockport 28 Ipswich 28 Ipswich- 17 Vest Newbury 29 Manchester 18 Georgetown 15 Groveland 26 vest Newbury 10 Rockport 17 Rockport 20 Second Team Games GIRLS ' BASKETBALL First Row (left to right) J. Foster, N. Chittick, M. Harrigan, Capt. J. Thayer, J. Walker, B. O ' Donnell, P. Turner. Second Row (left to right) Coach Donovan, J. Gourdeau, J. Gourdeau, B. Pope, A. McLean, K. Brackett, D. Love, 3. ihompson, m 44 The Junior Varsity Basketball team had a successful season, winning half of the games that they played. Tallace Flynn and Bill Rausher were the high scorers for the team and they also played as substitutes with the Varsity Team. SCORES Hamilton 5 Merrimac 14 Hamilton 5 Ipswich 35 Hamilton- — 12 Essex Aggie--16 Hamilton 17 Rockport 8 Hamilton — -IS Essex Aggie--13 Hamilton 6 Manchester 22 Hamilton---22 Rockport 14 Hamilton 11 Manches ter-- 22 Hamilton 39 Merrimac- 6 Hamilton 18 Ipswich 15 JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL First Row (left to right) R. Trussell, F. Edmondson, W. Rauscher, D. Allen, H. Johnson. Second Row (left to right) E. Seaver, D. Campbell, G. Campbell, W . Flynn, 45 First Row (left to right) Coach Martini, R. Brooks, G- . Allen, H. Collyer, G. Campbell, C. Culllty, D. Campbell, R. Richard. Second Ro w (left to right) A. Richard, C. Blenkhorn, L. Keyser, A. Washburn, J. Millerick, C. Andrews, R. Child, A. ' hippie. Hamilton High 1 a Baseball Team Is anticipating another successful season. Most of last year ' s squad is back again, making it stronger than last year. The team is being coached by Mr. Martini, who did such an excellent job last year. The candidates for positions are; Catcher, Alvin Whipple; Pitcher , Creighton Blenkhorn, George Andrews, Dwight Campbell and Leigh Keyser; First Base.James Millerick; Second Base, Charles Culllty; Short-Stop, Robert Brooks; Third Base, Arthur Richard; Left Field, Jack Rice; Center Field, Earl Flynn; Right Fleld,Howard Collyer; Substitutes , Gilman Allen, Arthur Washburn, Robert Richard , Gelean Campbell, Richard Child, Robert Poole, and Wallace Flynn. Having a strong team and some very capable substitutes, we should hold our own whatever the opposition may be. PROBABLE BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 12 No. Andover — At Home 20 Brooks Academy — At Home 23 No. Andover — At No. Andover 26 Open — Open 30 Ipswich — At Ipswich May 1 Brooks Academy — At Brooks Academy 7 Punchard — At Punchard 10 Ipswich At Home 15 Rookport — At Rockport 16 Punchard At Home 22 Rockport — At Home 24 Hampton — - At Hampton 30 Alumni Game (probable) 46 Second ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HAMILTON HIC-H SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS First Row (left to right) T. Duran, J. Foster, G. Killam, . Chittick. Row (left to right) C. Blenkhorn, D. Love, S, ' hippie, J. Rice. The Athletic Association was formed this year and membership is acquired merely by the purchase of an Athletic Ticket. This ticket serves as admission to all athletic events at the high school and partial payment is allowed on the HAMILTONIAN. It is necessary for all students participating in sports to be members of the Athletic Association. Officers for the organisation were elected as follows: President, Joan Foster; Vice-President, Gerald Killam. The executive committee consists of: Thomas Duran, Shirley Whipple, Creighton Blehkhorn, Donna Love, Jack Rice, and Nancy Chittick. 47 CoW (Xv % j£. e.rr l W-v — September 5th was a sad day when school opened, but soon interest in having a football team was mounting. The first assembly of the school year under the direction of Miss Anderson, entitled, Septem- ber, put us in the mood for regular routine again. Miss Donovan and Miss Austin were welcomed to the faculty. V C, - - This year ' s magazine drive, now an annual event at the school, was held. : T oney from this drive was used for the purchase cf athletic equipment for the school. A Ragamuffin Dance was sponsored by the cheerleaders to raise money for new uniforms. One of the outstanding assemblies of the month was the one in which S;:t. Joseph Phaneuf related his experiences as a prisoner of war of the Japanese. I M D ete J The highlight of this month The boys 1 football team and was the Annual Christmas Pop the girls ' hockey team finish- Concert which was postponed ed up their season. The Ri- out of respect for General y and Tri-IIi-Y Clubs were Patton, who died on December 21. formed, and sponsored a dance It was held a week later than to purchase records for the planned. .7e had an unusually school. The HAI .ILTOWIAN was long vacation because of a awarded 4th place in yearbooks coal shortage, but were soon from thirty-five states by the Lv back to the old grind getting Columbia Scholastic Press As- tr ready fop mid-year exams. sociation. i Q 48 c3 ex n O ' C- o N -vJC r- Mid-year examinations were 0 The Annual Exhibit was held given. I. ' r. Dana Cotton, Guid- ance Director at Harvard Uni- at the High School on Feb. versity, talked to the stu- 15th. Hearing tests were |dents on the topic Location _X JOrxrt ' dQ given to al students. Basket- and ha t To Do About It . ball over for the season. January 25th was Honor Day Vacation the week of Feb. at H. H. S. Revised schedule AX 17th. of classes after exams. V V w r-CU W. C v — The Gilbert and Sullivan op- eretta, H. M. S. Pinafore, was held I arch 8th. Patch tests for T. 3. were given. Hr. Warren Bennett rejoined the faculty after military leave of absence. Mrs. Boyd also was welcomed back after t Tri-Hi-Y and Hi-Y gathering with the Ipswich Club in the auditorium April 1st. Fre- Prom-Spree Dance sponsored by the Junior Class April 5. The HAMILTONIAN went to press April 12, and the hustle and bustle was over for another a two month ' s leave of aosence year. for illness. 49 o. Easeball is at it ' s height. o Examinations were given. A big month for the seniors The Junior Prom was the gala with Graduation, Glass Day, event of the month. The 1946 and the Reception. A happy issue of the HAhILTOi. ' IAh came day when school closes and off the press. L another year is over. 50 ALUMNI CLASS OF 1945 WHERE THEY WENT TO ALICE ADAMS Student, West Hill, Boston PHYLLIS APPLETON WAVES, U. S. Navy ALLAN ARMINGTON Student, Tufts College j ALTON ARMINGTON Student, Tufts College | ALLAN CAMPBELL United States Navy j MERTIE CHILD Student, Burdett College JOHN COX Emnloyed, Clark and Friend, Salem ELIZABETH FELTIS Training for Nurse, Beverly Hospital BARBARA FOSTER Bookkeeper, Wenham Exchange. GENE FOSTER Student, Mass. Art School, Boston ELIZABETH HOLLAND Student, Lasell Junior College ROBERT MCDONALD United States Navy VERONICA McPARLAND Employed Bookkeeper , Lynn ANNE NIELSEN Student, Radcliffe College PAULINE TOBYNE Employed, New Eng. Tel. and Tel. PAUL TUCKER United States Navy LLOYD WALKER United States Navy 51 SNAPSHOTS of -f, c e ' s of ' 5 C 77 ' chh ' th 7 fle ecTeJ? Qff, cert of ’St b i rr-y, hurry — yuo ' ll be fare 52 A T fve. FRtt.no 3 eft re the Crnme. alma WAreR Scene 53 — .un ihton G b ft ST - V p T ' XJ f ii. - 54 Tfrree ' s A Cfiou d Three. (i ' ' sk«f ' e« r 5 I he Crroyt jjmiteJ - Focrrba) Fa ' S — PednuT 3 n J Jim dt Pcdct: 1 c e 55 OIIU LIT 1] U AT V li E ssem ■ea A STOllY AN ANSWERED PRAYER On the afternoon of December 7, 1941, Joe Smith, an average American boy, a at, as he did every Sunday, reading the paper, and listening to the radio. Suddenly, the music stopped, and an announcement came over the radio that was to change the lives of all the Joe Smiths of America. It was the announcement that the Japs had bombed Pearl Harbor l For a moment, Joe was stunned; but when he realized what the announcement really meant, he vowed that he would go and fight, and even sacrifice his life if need be, for his country. That night, he told his mother and father what he planned to do. They would have liked Joe to have continued on with college for a while; but if it was his wish to join- up, they certainly would not stand in his way. The next day, Joe joined the Infantry, but he was not called for ten days. This time he spent with his parents and his girl friend, Mary. Mary was just an average American girl, but to Joe she was the sweetest, most wonderful girl in the world. How those ten days flewl Before Joe could realize it, they were up; and he reported at the post office building. From there, he was sent to Gamp Crowder, Missouri. At first, Joe was terribly home sick; but, with all the news, either in Mary ' s or his mother ' s letters, Joe soon adjusted himself to another camp further west where he studied for combat. How happy Joe was when he received his first leave l He could hardly wait to see his parents and especially Mary. Joe knew that this would be his one and only leave, but he was not going to worry his mother and father, so he decided not to tell them until he went back to camp. Joe seemed to have just come hom e when he had to go back again; but he went with a willing and a happy heart, because he knew he would take with him the memory of that last night with Mary, when they had walked dowp. to the shore to watch the moon rise. They seemed to be in a world by themselves. Joe did not have to tell Mary he was being sent over seas, she sensed it; and she told him the one thing which made his happiness complete. He would always remember the way the moon seemed to glow on her face when she told Joe that she would wait for him, even if she had to wait forever. Joe ' s confidence in Mary stayed with him for three years while he fought in the South Pacific. Joe prayed every night for the end of the war and his safe return home. The confidence that Mary ' s love would not change, even if he should be wounded or even crippled, gave him courage to face all dangers more bravely. From the Marianas, Joe was sent to Okinawa, where he fought in some of the bloodiest and most dangerous battles of the war. It seemed that Just when he was about to give up with weariness, or was too hungry and exhausted to go further, mail call would be blown, and there would be Mary ' s letter, always cheerful, and telling every little thing that Joe loved to hear about. These letters refreshed him and enabled him to carry on through the longest and hardest battles of the war. Then came the wonderful news of Peace, and soon afterwards his orders to be sent home. Joe ' s happiness knew no bounds he could almost think he was home already; not Just standing in the mud of the South Pacific imagining it. He glanced at his buddies around him, and could see by their smiling faces that they too were as happy as he. Two months later, Joe was on a train bound for his home town. The wteeLs of the train seemed to say: 57 S2 KiaB Home to Mary! Home to Mother and Dad! ■— Ml III mm m i II Then the train rounded the last turn and pulled up at the station. There stood Mary and his parents. Home again, and the realization of his dreams! Yes, God had answered his prayers. Nancy Chittlck ' 46 EDIT Oil I A L S GUIDANCE Guidance is s very important fact in anyone ' s life. The minute you enter into high school, you should start to plan your future. It is wise to decide the subjects you should take that will be for your benefit when you are through school. Many people wait until their last year, and then don ' t get settled in the place for which they are best suited If you have a certain thing in mind, the best thing to ao is to look into it. That is the way to find out if it is definitely the thing you thought it was, and in your line. If, after thoroughly studying and examining the vocation you have chosen, you are still satisfied with it, go right into it and get all you can out of it. Choosing the right career elsewhere to make it possible, and getting the right guidance in school and is the most important thing in the world. Not you, alone, but everyone, gets the greatest satisfaction out of a well-chosen career. Lois Johnson ' 46 SPORTSMANSHIP What is sportsmanship? A good sportsman always knows the mealing of this. It means being able to be beaten without getting hurt or angry. It means try- !y lng as hard as you can for your team, in order to win the game. It also means i being fair in playing and never cheating in any way. We have sports in our school , such as field hockey, basketball, and foot- ball. The football team did extra well last season because the players prac- t ticed faithfully, and all members were present at all meets. Sportsmanship should apply, not only to the players, but also to the students who cannot play. They should be present at all games and help to en- courage the players by their attendance and cheers. Sports tend to Increase school spirit and loyalty to the teams and play- ers. It is hoped thatj as sports continue at Hamilton High, sportsmanship and good feeling will continue to grow among all the students and athletes, both in the classroom end on the playing field. Esther Ricker ' 48 PERSONALITY Many people do not realize it, but their personality is shown in every- thing they do or say. 58 The first way to attain a oleasing personality, and it is very important, is through appearance. Posture is very important; your clothing should be well keptj manners, too, should be cultivated. Everyone should know the proper procedures, and when and where to use them. A person can judge you from the attitude you take toward others, and you ,1 ought to be able to control yourself in any tyoe of situation. To observe a person ' s ability to express ideas, his interests, and likes ! and dislikes, are also ways of Judging sn individual ' s personality. One is considered to have a well rounded personality when he takes an interest in 1 sports and other activities, and is able to express ideas on the life around him. Education plays a large part in anyone ' s life. Not only in school, but in everything you do, you gain experience. If you are quick and eager to learn, it will add much to your personality. Your whole life will depend on the type of oersonality you form when you are young. Everyone should strive to develop both an Interesting and a well- rounded personality. Lois Johnson ' 46 FACING THE PROBLEMS OF SCHOOL Most schools, face many problems in common, and each has its own way of handling the various situations. Our first problem is that of getting suf- ficient education. If children do not take this seriously, they will get no where in life, regardless of what the school offers. So, we must give our children sufficient education, and make them realize that it is a great op- portunity, which many other countries do not enjoy. The next problem is recreation, which children must have in order to keep them strong and healthy. In order to do this, schools must have a varied course in physical education; such as basketball teams, baseball teams, and gym classes. Such things as these teep the children in good physical condition. Another problem is conducting social parties which the schools hold often, in order to keep the children happy and contented, and to teach them social etiquette . Last, but not least, is the problem of having good wholesome food served in the schools, to keep the children well nourished. These problems are cared for quite satisfactorily at Hamilton High School but should receive continual study for imorovement by teachers and school authorititles. Hilda Moad ' 48 THE VALUE OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Now that the war is over, many thousands of boys and girls in America who left school during the war to accept positions in defense, plants are ce- glnning to realize how much a high school diploma really means. The glamour and glory of being able to personally back up our fighting men induced many to go to work. Teen-agers, who were attracted by the opp ortunity to make big pay and to be serving their country also, heedlessly left their books and en- tered war plants. The chance to become self-supporting and Independent was also a great temptation. To many, that opportunity has proven to be their i u j. xy • 59 With the close of war plants, thousands are now Jobless; and to secure a ■position In the majority of other employment establishments, one most vital i-quallf lcatlon Is a high school diploma. Especially with the return of veter- |ans, this attainment Is going to be stressed more and more In the future. [■Discharged servicemen with wives and families to support will get first pre- [ f erence in applying for work.. Young boys and girls with no diplomas will find Bit hard to qualify for Jobs when competing with ex-G.I. ' o. Naturally the first I thought of every employer Is to help the boys who fought for us. Even young fellows who left school to volunteer for service, are returning I with the realization that they had been unvase in not securing their education ■first. The opportunity to go to college with all expenses paid by the govern- Iment cannot be made use of unless they first return to high school and earn their diplomas • Almost the first step in success is the completion of a public school education. Lack of knowledge will hamper advancement more than any other shortcoming. In this country where education is progressing at such a rapid rate, those without the basic fundamentals of education — a high school diploma — are [going to have a very slow rise In becoming successful. At practically every place of employment, the first question asked is, Did you graduate from high 1 school? A negative answer will prove unfavorable when a high school graduate lean be hired for the same position. Very few persons can earn better-than - I average livings when they haven ' t proper fundamental training and have to be | prompted at each task. At the time of the war emergency, many boys and girls | acted carelessly without a thought to the future; now they are repenting, but [in many Instances, too late. Their hasty decision and long reoentance will | prove to the youth of today and tomorrow that a high school diploma Is mos t | vital In order to succeed in the business as well as the social world. Let ' s 1 hope that we and future pupils have the good Judgement to merit by their errors. Joan Poster ' 46 5 : TUDENT CONDUCTED ASSEMBLIES Assemblies In which punlls of the school participate are, In general, the best liked and the most educational for the student body. They help both the pupils on the sta.ge and those in the audience in a number of ways. The students participating are able to gain self-confidence in themselves when they speak on the stage. This is a good way to learn to speak before oeoole, because speaking before schoolmates should not bother 6 pupil too much. Then gradually, if one Intends to take up speaking, he can go before larg- er and stranger audiences. In the acting line, many boys and girls find un- known talents. If they wish to, the school Is the place to further bring out and develop these talents. Students In assemblies learn quite a good deal about stage conduct. The care of their clothes and themselves Is very important because they have to be dressed properly to apnear before an audience. Under stage conduct, comes cooperation, which Is Important If an assembly is to be put on successfully. Pupils learn to cooperate with each other; In this wa y one helps another so there will be fewer faults in their program. A pupil ' s cooperation with a teacher is imoortant, too, because they oust be ready to practice when a teacher can give her time. All this will be very helpful in later years, especially when applying for positions. Their knowledge of speech and dress will make a favorable Impression upon a would-be employer, and thus increase the chance of getting a position. Another good point of student conducted assemblies is the fact that they are aopealing and helpful to the student audience. They show students what their fellow pupils can do in acting and speaking. Pupils enjoy a student speaker more than outsiders because a student will usually talk on a subject interesting to the audience. A play or skit put on by the pupils Is always 60 I very popular. It is fun to watch school mates perform, because pupils have a personal Interest in their friends and like to notice their good point s and their progress from time to time. Student conducted assemblies are help- ful because they teach the audience to appreciate the efforts of others, while encouraging them to Derform in assemblies. The school itself gains from these assemblies. School soirit and pride are aroused by good assemblies because ouplls can be proud of their work. Morale is helped, because most students look foxvard to, and enjoy, assembllea This breaks the monontony of a school week and keeps pupils cheerful. Student conducted assemblies help a school as they save on expenses. Speakers, and movies cost money, but the students ' talents sre free. Because these student conducted assemblies are interesting, and so well liked, they fit in very well with the educational program of a school. They should be presented frequently, cover a number of subjects, and have the parts distributed among as many pupils as possible. This gives, to all pupils who ere willing, a chance to develop their talents while the audience, the school, and they, themselves, profit by their performances. Let ' s have more of them! No school is coraolete without some activities. In order to bring uo morale and school spirit, schools should have basketball, football, baseball, and other snorts. They should also have Dlavs, ooerattas, and things for the Our school nut on the oneratta, H. M. S. Pinafore, March 8, and it was a big success. If you haven ' t seen school snirit before, vcu would have seen; it at Hamilton High those weeks before the oneratta. Not only those in it ' were faithful to rehearsal, but others helned in other ways. The shoo was | busy at making the scenery and tickets, and others volunteered for ushers. The majority of the school worked hard at selling the tickets and made a good i showing. This gave the students responsibility and those acting learned noise | and many facts about being on the stage. All the teachers were behind the j oneratta, too. They got the necessary costumes, which added a great deal and| the whole nrogram showed very efficient work. To know that all your teachers i are behind you is wonderful for the school morale. These ooerattas, olays,g and snorts should be a regu lar nart of school urograms. They build excellent | school morale and school spirit. Richard Poster ' 47 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ' public Lois Johnson ' 46 . ; jg j ggBglSg 61 V OlJTllY NONSE NSE RHYME There was a little dog, That was sitting on a log. During a heavy fog. When along came a hog, Who sat upon the log. _ But soon the hog did jog. Then he spied a little frog. In the middle of a hog. Said the hog to the frog, Can you sit on that log? Oh, yes , said the frog, For I live in this bog. Charles Cullity ' 48 the four seasons Flowers are blooming, the sap ' s in the trees, Nature is putting herself out to please. Birds are all singing, and all is so 6 a y Spring is here now, so hurrah and hurray. Lone summer days are just crammed full of pleasure. Bathing and boating thrown in for good measure. All of us like to be out in the sun, Picnics and beach parties add to the fun. School sessions start with the coming of fall, This the handsomest season o all. Leaves of red, gold, yellow and brown. One by one they come tumbling aov n. Winter is here and it ' s quite a sight, Valievs and a re all dressed in their white. All of the children are shouting for joy, Everyone ' s happy, both girl and the boy. Barbara Bennett ' 51 OUR PHYS . ED. INSTRUCTOR Although he often seems a preacher, Mr. Martini is really a teacher. He always says he ' ll break our neck, But usually gives us only heck. He exercises every morn. Until he finally has to yawn; And then he tries the stunts on us. But all we do is make a fuss. Alvin Whipple ' 48 62 One day in hot August, my girlfriend and I Went for a ride at a stable near by. We had been going on each Saturday For a lesson in riding and other horseplay. I want a nice horse, to the hostler, I said, One who is gentle and rides like a bed. I want to go home and spend Sunday in peace, And not have to nurture my sore spots with grease. ' I have just the horse, said the man, with a grin, He ' s gentle and kind and you ' re sure to like him. The saddle is western, the path smooth and cool, ' Twill be just like riding a boat on a pool. A beautiful chestnut, he then led to me, His honey-hued mane and long tail fine to see, A star on his forehead and one on his breast; He seemed to me then to be one of the best. Does the horse k now the way? I then asked the man. Oh, yes, he replied, and in one hour, he can Carry you safely o ' er hill and down dale, By the roadside and railroad and back through the vale. He told me all this, and I understood; And the horse stood as quiet as though made of wood. But the horse couldn ' t talk and I doubt if he knew. For he reared on his heels and then he and I flew. Over hillside? Oh, yes I And down through the vale, And the railroad before made my face turn pale. On the roadside, two autos approached either way; And the question wasj who would be first on that day? I stood in the stirrups, hung on to the reins. And yelled, Stop, Oh, Stop, but got naught for my oains. My black hair was flying, my coat was out straight. And I wished with my might that the train would be late. My, how we travelled. ' And oh, how we flew. ' The cars stopped, and faces were patches of blue. ' As we left the broad path and covered the road. The horse was the wind; with the devil, the goad. A whistle then shrieked, and I knew by the sound If the train got there first, we would never be found. But the horse seemed to know he w as playing a game. His opponent, what mattered, an auto or train! He just thundered on, and I clung to his mane. And methinks I looked something like Ichabod Crane. We crossed that old railroad with inches to spare, And ware soon out of sight in the hot, dusty air. The stable loomed up like a haven of rest;; And I prayed that the beast, who had sure done his best To break all of the records, and beat all the foes. Would come to a stop, e ' re 1 fell on my nose. 63 He slowed to a trot, like a gentle old mare, And the pace he adopted would scarce turn a hair. I trembled and shook like a leaf on a tree. And I said to myself, ' Tis the last ride for me. I fell off the horse, threw myself down on the hay. And to the astonished old hostler did say, How long did it take me to cover that course? Well, it takes ' bout an hour, said he, with a horse. ' But you rode a whirlwind v ith lightening to spare. And thunder and fire, though the day was so fair. For you, twenty minutes, was all that it took! I think that ' s a record to go in the book! Will you come back next week? he asked with a smile, I ' ve another good horse you could ride for awhile. I stood, and I stared, and I shook my poor head; For I thought that next week, I would surely be dead. But now that I ' m home, salve and liniment spread. The joy of that ride seems to dance in my head; And I think that when Saturday comes ' round next week. I ' ll do it again. After all, am I weak? Ena Gardiner ' 47 SPRINGTIME Winter is past with its cold snowy weather. Spring has arrived and my heart ' s light as a feather. I gaze out of doors with a longing to play, But school work for a while must be done every day. School soon will be ove” and then hip. ' hip! hooray! Out of doors I shall scamper and race, jump and play. The school house is wonderful and the teachers are grand The kids, they are tops, the best in the land. But give me out-doors on days warm and sunny, To be cooped up in school, I ' ll say it ' s not funny. Joan Palm ' 51 64 65 COMPLIMENTS CLASS r OF THE President Theodore Malone Vice-President Alvin Whipple Secretary Helen Lander Treasurer Betty O ' Donnell COMPLIMENTS OF THE CLASS OF 1949 President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Wallace Flynn Gelean Campbell William Rauscher Robert Poole 66 r Q ' T € S o- tf i-C SEKIOHS , , jw President Gerald Klllam Vice-President Richard Foster Secretary Mary Harrigan Treasurer Donald Foster 6? % South Hamilton, Matt. REGISTERED GUERNSEYS Young Stock Usually For Sale AL ' S VARIETY STORE KILLAM ' S CORNER STORE Canned Goods Strictly Freeh Eggs and Poultry A Specialty Smokes Poultry Sold Alive or Dressed The Year Around Candy Raised on our own farm. Specializing In home baked beans brown bread, and doughnuts, Saturdays 329 Asbury St. So. Hamilton Tel. Hamilton 175-M Telephone Hamilton 442-M FINLAY D. MacDONALD HAMILTON DINER CARPENTER AND BUILDER DEPOT SQUARE CROWELL- COLLIER PUBLISHING CO. So. Hamilton, Mass. 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