Hammond Central School - Spotlight Yearbook (Hammond, NY)

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HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS 17 ing my absente and visit this fellow whom you call your friend. ” Jim tried to talk but was soon stopped. “Come with me,” was the angry order of Jim’s “one and only.” With that she took him by the collar and snatched him off the steps. She set off for the rail- road station at double quick time, with Jim following close behind her. Her high-pitched voice went rattling on as they walked along the street. The last sound heard by the bewildered pair on the steps was, “Catch me leaving you alone again, you worm.” —Harold Chase. HOW IT FEELS TO BE A SENIOR Webster says a “Senior” is one who is before or above others in age, dignity, rank or office, a student in his final year of high school or college. A “Senior” is all “it” and those of the lower classes are to him as seeds to a wind. “Senior” is often used to address a person of higher standard, as it is used in the Mexican and Spanish languages. The Seniors of H. H. S. are no Spaniards or Mexicans but they should be looked up to and respected by lower classmen. A Senior feels su- superior to those of minor standing. He is a privileg- ed character in school having access to use of the front door on Friday. If under classmen start a movement of which the Seniors do not approve, they may be re- quested to discontinue. Don’t worry, underclassman. You’ll be a “Senior,” too, someday — if you study hard enough. —Roger Craig.

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1.6 HAMMOND high happenings “I don't want to go with anyone of disreputable character, was th£ suspicious declaration of Helen's vis- itor. “Jack is a very nice fellow, and I don't think he would bring anybody of that sort to go with a friend of mine. He said that he was an old friend of his, on a vacation. I’m £ure he will be a nice man.” “Well, if that’s the case, I suppose it will be all right.” Helen was a nice girl who dressed plainly but al- ways neatly. She worked in a downtown store as a clerk. Her friend, Alice, was a rather flashily dressed person, who thought more of going to bridge games and tea parties than earning her living. She knew that her friend's home waS a good place to visit because Helen always provided a good time for anyone visiting her. The big night had come! Jack was calling Jim to hurry. It wad time to go. Jim, grooming his hair for about the tenth time, mumbled something about Jack always being in a hurry. When at last Jim came down- stairs, Jack had his car started and all ready to go. They arrived at a small house after about a five minutes ride. The boys stepped down from the auto, and walked brisk- ly up the steps. At last the door opened. Jack's first motion was to introduce Jim and Alice. “Miss Alice, he began, but the words froze on his lips as he saw the peculiar look on his friend Jim’s face. It was Alice who next spoke. Her puzzled voice asked, “Jim, what are you doing here?” “I thought you were with your Aunt Jane. “That makes no difference. I want to know why you are here, w s the impatient question of Alice. Jack and Helen looked at each other in amazement. “When you married me, ran on Alice's now angry voice, “I was youf one an(i only. Now you run off dur-

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18 HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS THIS AND THAT THINGS YOU’LL NEVER SEE You may see wonders every day Up here at Hammond High. But there are some things you’ll never see, However keen your eye. For instance, now, there’s Albert, He keeps things fine and slick. But tell me, now, can he be seen Without a bone to pick? Prof. Northrup’s a fine fellow. The students say he’s slick. But when they try to put things over, Does he ever miss a trick ? Did you ever see Miss Mac get weighed? Did you ever see Miss Charter late? Did you ever see Miss Brooks reduce? Things just don’t come like that. It’s fate! Did you ever see Roy Willard stopped ? Or does he spin just one yarn more? Have thirty minutes ever passed, Without Bill Massey on the floor? Can you imagine Doris without Crosby? Or Ernstine minus Ted ? Or Jean Stiles looking pleasant? Or Craig with everything said ?