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Thursday, December 07, 2006

1957: Here comes another 50th!

Following is an announcement of the 50th reunion of HHS '57Mark your calendar. Thanks to Lynn Hammer, HHS '57.

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Lynn writes:

The Hamilton High School class of 1957 will hold their 50th reunion on September 22, 2007 at the Knights of Columbus in Hamilton.
Anyone who wishes to help on the reunion committee, or update their address, can email HH57Reunion@aol.com or call Jerry DePew at 587-5047.

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Monday, December 04, 2006

1952 HHS 55th Reunion

This from Chuck Taylor Class of 1952:

I wanted to let it be known that I no longer live in Hamilton Township and can be reached to receive alumni news. If any classmate would like to be in touch to inform me of class reunions, etc., I would welcome hearing from them.
Chuck Taylor

(contact Chuck at: chuckfay@verizon.net)

Thursday, November 23, 2006

FYI

Many people have told me that they save my "Sentimental Journey" columns and send them to friends and relatives out of the local area. My column is currently being placed on page 2 of the Times EVERY OTHER SATURDAY. Tell your out of town friends and relatives who have computer/internet capabilities that they can find my column published online on those weeks when it appears in the paper. The internet site http://www.njo.com is the site where the Times and the Star Ledger post archives, but it is somewhat difficult to get to the 14 day archives. I find it easier and much quicker to go to Google, and in the "Search For" block, enter this string:
TOM GLOVER HAMILTON TRENTON
you will find my column if it is a week when my column is published, along with other activities in which I have been involved over the recent past.

Saturday, November 18, 2006

1952: Here Comes Your 55th!

C'mon you guys, admit it! We all have memories of that first girlfriend, or the "crushes" ).....the ones that got away, if you will.) At one time or other, we were all afflicted by with that male hormonal malady at some time in our youth. I still recall a case of "puppy love" with which I was afflicted in 1943 with the then love-of-my-life, Shirley Whitebread....then, hmmm, let me see, there was Madelyn Lear, Barbara Connelly, Joan Tart, Charlotte Wilson, Millie Long, Shirley Gress, Madeline Bencivengo, Mary Pyrah, Jackie Hamilton, Valle Brewer, and, oh, of course, the love of my life with whom I have spent 53 years of married life, Judy Britton, HHS '51!

Friday, November 10, 2006

Ray Sypniewski: Tribute to a Hero

I am proud to say that Ray was one of my childhood buddies in our Hartley Avenue neighborhood. Ray was the very first casualty of the Korean war from the Trenton/Hamilton area. He was also a Hamilton High alumnus. As Veterans' Day 2006 approaches, let us say a remember Ray Sypniewski, and all those brave men and women of our armed forces who made the supreme sacrifice.

Friday, October 13, 2006

1951: Mr. and Mrs.Robert Beckett

Here's a photo from our 55th reunion at the Mercer County Park's Boathouse which was held in late September, 2006. Bob Beckett and his lovely wife Pat Stoy Beckett were on hand and it was great to relive the good old days.
NOTE TO MY CLASSMATES: I regret to say that nearly every photo I took at our reunion came out blurry and I was completely shocked to see that I had set the camera dial incorrectly! Let me explain: The room was quite dark. The dial selector on my digital camera is the size of a dime. The print on that dial is just a bit larger than a mustard seed. Bottom line: WRONG CAMERA SETTING! So sorry. If any of my classmates who took photos of our reunion are viewing this, would you be willing to share them? Please send 'em to thomglo@verizon.net.

Friday, October 06, 2006

HOW TO EMAIL PHOTOS ON THIS SITE

PERHAPS YOUR MOTHER, FATHER, SISTER, BROTHER OR OTHER ENTITY WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SPECIFIC POST ON MY SITE. YOU CAN SEND ANY POST ON MY SITE VIA EMAIL. AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH GRAPHIC IS A LITTLE ICON DEPICTING AN ENVELOPE. CLICK ON IT, AND FILL IN THE REQUIRED IFORMATION.

Monday, September 25, 2006

1951: "So goes our day!"


Here's a scan from a page in our 1951 yearbook; back in the years when boys looked and dressed like boys, and girls had that famous "Hamilton High Mistique!"

1952: Missing Hornets

With 2007 being a reunion year for my next door neighbors in the class of 1952, I thought I would post this notice of "lost" alumni from that great class. Thanks to Marty Bisbee Bogdan for the graphic which she gave me following the last reunion of the class. Come out, come out wherever you are!

The last I heard from her Shirley Sneath Benton was living in Arizona. I was also told that Bill Elliot passed away.

Saturday, September 23, 2006

A REMINDER FROM TOM

ESPECIALLY FOR THE NEWCOMERS TO MY SITE,
MAY I MAKE A COUPLE SUGGESTIONS:
YOU CAN ENLARGE ANY OF THE GRAPHICS BY CLICKING ON THEM. IF YOU HAVE INTERNET EXPLORER, YOU WILL EITHER SEE A "+" IN A MAGNIFYING GLASS, OR IF YOU HAVE AN OLDER VERSION OF INTERNET EXPLORER, WAIT FOR AN ORANGE AND BLUE SQUARE ICON TO APPEAR IN THE LOWER RIGHT OF THE GRAPHIC, THEN CLICK ON IT.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT ONLY THOSE HHS POSTS FROM THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. I HAVE BEEN POSTING SINCE JUNE OF 2006. GO OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR SCREEN, ARROW DOWN UNTIL YOU SEE THE ARCHIVES: "JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, ETC.)
CLICK ON THE DESIRED MONTH AND CATCHUP WITH THE COMPLETE WEB SITE.

Monday, September 18, 2006

1947-1948: HHS '48 Presents the Operetta "Sally"

The following three posts are from my collection of Hamilton High memorabilia. I see many players whom I remember well, among them Class of '51 classmate Lee Belardino, who was a 9th grader at the time. Also, the lovely Betty Beiger Farmer, as usual in one of the leads, Jack Hartman, Bob Reed, Bob O'Dell, and many others whom I remember well. Any feedback on "who else is who" in the photos can be sent to me at thomglo@verizon.net

1947-1948: HHS Presents the Operetta "Sally"

1947-1948: HHS Presents the Operetta "Sally"

1447-1948: HHS Presents the Operetta "Sally"

Sunday, September 17, 2006

HHS 1952: GET READY FOR NUMBER 55!

I wrote this column a number of years ago, relating my memories of my next door neighbors in the class of 1952. With the class of '51 reunion soon to be past history, it's time to think about 2007 and your 55th. If you have any memorabilia for inclusion on this site, I would appreciate it. Your material will be handled with "tlc" and returned promptly. Contact me at thomglo@verizon.net or at the library at 581-4051 - 681-4060.

Friday, September 15, 2006

1942: ONCE UPON A TIME......


This delightful graphic is from my collection of Hamilton High memorabilia. In years long gone, it was the custom for a young lady to carry a dance card, wherein she entered the names of the lucky guys who would dance with her at the 1942 Senior Ball. This custom went out of style by the time I got to Hamilton High in 1951, but it sure was a quaint, and very charming custom!

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATION: The booklet and the accompanying pencil is seen against the second "layer" of the graphic. the page headed "Dance Order" is inside the little blue covered booklet.

1930: THE NEW HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL


If they ever decided to remove the foliage and other greenery on the front lawn of our favorite high school, this is how it would look. This photo from the Trenton Times was taken the day the school opened.

Monday, September 11, 2006

Ms. Sue Proulx: Maintaining Musical Excellence



Strictly by a remarkable coincidence, my next "Sentimental Journey" column appearing in the Trenton Times "People" section this coming Saturday morning, recalls my memories of the Hamilton High School choir as I remember them these 55 years later. Today, September 11, 2006, I attended Hamilton Township's very moving memorial service in Veterans' Park, where Ms. Sue Proulx's "Select Choir" provided the vocal music. The service was an emotional event and the vocal offerings by those wonderful "Hornets" brought a tear to many eyes. I realized the magnificent musical heritage of the school is alive and well, thanks to the very talented Sue Proulx. God bless you and your wonderful singers, Sue!

Sunday, September 10, 2006

1947: Kuser Annex


Hey! Even though a geographical situation put me in a neighborhood which required me to spend 9th grade in Kuser Annex, that certainly doesn't mean that I am not a legitimate, card-carrying "Hamilton Hornet!" Thanks to Bill "Beb" Peters, I have two of the school's fading mimeographed editions of the school newspaper, the "CRIER." Thanks to hi tech graphic manipulation, I have succeeded in enhancing the faded mimeograph type into crisp and very readable text. As a result, there are two pristine copies of the CRIER which will be on display at our 55th reunion next week, and then into the KUSER ANNEX folder in the Hamilton Library. Here we see a tribute to one of my very favorite classmates, with whom I went through all twelve years of school, the ever lovely Charlotte Wilson Coyle, who just happened to be chosen as our favorite student. Another post features Bobby Herrera, choir mate of mine and still a dear friend, who was honored in the male category in that same issue.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

1950: VISIT THE CLASS OF 1950'S WEBSITE!

Obviously many computer surfers are unaware that the class of 1950, also a "Class with class," has a website. You can find it by typing www.hhs50.com in the URL address area. For those Hornets who are in my class of 1951, you will recall numerous names as you page through their very interesting and colorful website. Mr. Art Frank, another product of the HHS's incredible music department is well represented on the site as well he should be. The class of 1950 has done a bangup job of keeping track of their fellow alumni. Visit that site......You'll be glad you did!

Saturday, September 02, 2006

1951: Hamilton High School's Fabled CRITERION

One of the projects I have embarked on is the digitizing of those issues of the Criterion which have been loaned to the Hamilton Library's Local History Collection. Thanks to Ray and Sandra Holmes Danberry, classmates from the class of 1951, I have three editions to scan and enter into the HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL folder. Here's a sample of one of the digitized front pages. Note that it will be a bit difficult to read unless you have a high definition monitor. The larger the printed page, the larger the file, and consequently, the smaller the type.

Friday, September 01, 2006

HHS 51 REUNION

PLEASE EXCUSE THE REDUNDANCY, I'M REPEATING OUR REUNION NOTICE

Classmate Pete Fless announces the 55th reunion "Gala" for the class of '51. There will be a cash bar and complimentary Hors D'oeuvres. The social affair will be held on Friday evening, September 22, 2006 from 6 to 10 PM at the Boat House Marina, Mercer County Park.General directions to Mercer County Park: At the "five points"in Mercerville, go out Edinburg Road and stay on it and note that it merges with "Old Trenton Road." Stay the course and look for the entrance to the park on the left. For more detailed directions, go to www.mapquest.com. 'hope to see y'all there!

THAT KUSER FARM CONCERT: A ROUSING SUCCESS!

TO ANY VIEWERS OF THIS SITE WHO ATTENDED MY MONDAY, AUGUST 28TH MUSIC PROGRAM, "ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS MUSIC," MY HEARTY THANKS. I PRINTED UP 125 PROGRAMS, AND AT THE END OF THE EVENING ONLY 12 WERE NOT DISTRIBUTED, SO YOU CAN SEE THAT MORE THAN 100 LOVERS OF THE MUSIC WE GREW UP WITH WERE IN ATTENDANCE. UNKNOWN TO ME AND THE POWERS THAT BE, THE GAZEBO HAD ONLY ONE LIGHT. AS DARKNESS ENVELOPED THE LOVELY KUSER FARM PARK, I FOUND MYSELF BATHED IN THE LIGHT OF ONLY ONE VERY DIM LIGHT! I ASKED THOSE IN ATTENDANCE IF THEY HAD A PROBLEM "SINGING IN THE DARK" INSTEAD OF "DANCING IN THE DARK," AND I RECEIVED A ROUSING "NO PROBLEM!" THE SHOW MUST GO ON, AND IT DID. THE MANY POSITIVE COMMENTS I RECEIVED ON THE PROGRAM WAS GRATEFULLY RECEIVED. AS I AND THE CROWD IN ATTENDANCE SAT IN COMPLETE DARKNESS, I LIKENED IT TO SINGING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE WITHOUT THE FIRE!

1951: "We Married Our High School Sweethearts"

With apologies to any class of '51 alumni whom I neglected to include on my graphic. These 4 couples who have all reached the 50+ anniversary of wedded bliss are all I could recall. I was going to post a graphic illustrating the girls I recall and as mentioned in that song, "To all the girls I loved before," but didn't want to jeopardize a happy 52 going on 53 year marriage!

1951: THE WASHINGTON TRIP - The Day After!


Any HHS Hornet who went on the annual trip to Washington, D.C. retains memories which last forever. Even though it has been 55 years since Bus 2 went there, I remember all the fun we had. In retrospect, it gave all of us the opportunity to display our "worldly" oh, so mature existance. I must admit it was the first time I had ever stayed overnight in a hotel, but none of us would ever admit it!....We were experience, cigar-cigarette smoking adults who had been around the block a few times!

A Sing Along Fun Night - Come on Out!

Thursday, August 31, 2006

1947: "MOODS IN MUSIC"

On the threshold of another reunion, I am posting this bit of memorabilia for HHS '47 as they prepare for number 60 in the year 2007. I embellished the program a bit, inserting my file copy of Louise baird on the front cover. Notice the wonderful songs we sang back then!

Wednesday, August 30, 2006

HHS 51 55TH REUNION

Classmate Pete Fless announces the 55th reunion "Gala" for the class of '51. There will be a cash bar and complimentary Hors D'oeuvres. The social affair will be held on Friday evening, September 22, 2006 from 6 to 10 PM at the Boat House Marina, Mercer County Park.
General directions to Mercer County Park: At the "five points"in Mercerville, go out Edinburg Road and stay on it and note that it merges with "Old Trenton Road." Stay the course and look for the entrance to the park on the left. For more detailed directions, go to www.mapquest.com. 'hope to see y'all there!

1947: Alice Schmidt, HHS '51

Alice contacted me a year or so ago with a fascinating reminiscence of her years of living in the Bromley section. She told how she and Joan Holland (another lovely gal I carried a torch for back in the old days) lived and played in the area, recalling Cook's Greenwood and Johnston Avenue store, the Palombi store, and other fabulous local lore from the Bromley area. Here she is seen in a clipping I saved from many years ago. The young boy with her has to be her brother, only because the family resemblence is strikingly obvious.

1947: Kuser Annex


How well I remember that cute little "Sis" McGlynn. Hey, I also remember "Pretty Peggy" Trolle, too! Don't you love those bobbysox and Saddle shoes Sissy is wearing? By the way, her name is Alvilda. The last I heard she was living in a small town in central Pennsylvania. They were practicing for our spring entertainment, "China Boy," starring Carl Williams as the China boy. I was to have been in one of the leads, but I crossed Miss Jean Larzalere, who felt that I should give up my after school job and come to all the practices. I couldn't do that 'cause my mom needed the money. Bottom line, Jean Larzalere was completely unsympathetic to my plight, and banished me from ALL music and thespian entertainment at K.A.

1951: Happy Times

You will note that there are a number of 1951 clips being posted at this time. The reason is obvious. We are getting ready for our 55th reunion at the Boat House at Mercer County park, and this is my website, and accordingly I am executing "executive privilege!" What a joy it is to read there fascinating Criterions which Ray and Sandy Holmes Danberry dropped of at the office for me to digitize! For the past 2 weeks, I have been back in 1951 remembering all my classmates. By the way, details on our reunion is posted on this site. I think you will find it in the June Archives. Just enter "Reunion" at the box above which reads "Search this Website."

1951: HHS Honor Society and Honor Roll

I must admit that I didn't apply myself as I should have when I was in high school. I was on the honor roll every single marking period from Kuser School first grade right up to 7th grade. When I reached 8th grade, I discovered girls, and from then on I was only an average student. Miss Florence Cornwell was furious with me for changing from the Academic course to General. My real life ambition was to be a teacher, but my Mom and Dad couldn't afford the $900 tuition to State Teachers' College! Miss Cornwell was a perceptive, and somewhat emotional teacher. I remember turning in a book report on "The Great Gatsby," and below the B+ I received, was the note from her, "Thomas, you have a flair for writing. You should develop that skill." It was only in 1981 when I began writing that I recalled her perceptive side.

1951: Candy Frenking and Tom Glover in the news



Here's a fascinating clip from the April, 1951 edition of "The Criterion." I must admit I have no recollection of desiring to eat during class! Perhaps I was looking forward to 3rd lunch and a hot dog from the late Russ Ayre's yellow and red hot dog push cart! As a point of interest, before Russ was banished from Park Avenue side the school, many of us opted for his hot dogs rather than the bland offerings of the cafeteria. Russ moved from the high school to South Broad Street, next to the Colonial Cemetery, and created a traffic problem there, and was moved again. I remember seeing 5 or 6 eighteen wheelers lined up along South Broad Street, partaking of his delectable hot dogs. He ultimately settled on a commercial spot on Route 206, a site which still exists and I can assure you that they still serve Russ's incredibly delicious hot dogs, and yes, the last time I was there, the yellow push cart is still there! I'll bet there is not one reader who remembers when Russ came around in the morning with those delectable cream donuts from Prior's Donut store on South Clinton Avenue! There was never a kinder more likeable man than Russ Ayres. Despite his handicap, he was always a cheerful guy, ideed, a real gentleman, and we miss him.

HEY CLASSMATES! HERE COMES NO. 55!

HHS CLASS OF 1951 ANNOUNCES OUR 55TH REUNION

Classmate Pete Fless announces the 55th reunion "Gala" for the class of '51. There will be a cash bar and complimentary Hors D'oeuvres. The social affair will be held on Friday evening,
September 22, 2006 from 6 to 10 PM at the Boat House Marina, Mercer County Park.
General directions to Mercer County Park: At the "five points"in Mercerville, go out Edinburg Road and stay on it and note that it merges with "Old Trenton Road." Stay the course and look for the entrance to the park on the left. For more detailed directions, go to www.mapquest.com.
'hope to see y'all there!

Sunday, August 27, 2006

CONCERT RESCHEDULED 6/28 7 TO 9 PM

MY CONCERT AT KUSER FARM PARK HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. IT HAS BEEN RE-SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW EVENING, AUGUST 28 FROM 7 T 9 PM. NOTE THAT THE STARTING TIME IS DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL TIME IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR WORKERS TO GET HOME AND HAVE DINNER. NOTE ALSO THAT I MADE A MISTAKE BY LISTING THE MONDAY RAINOUT STARTING TIME AS 6 PM. I WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH THE TOWNSHIP TOMORROW AND ASK THAT I BE GIVEN AN ELECTRIC OUTLET IN ORDER TO FULFILL THE PROMISED 6 PM STARTING TIME.

Thursday, August 24, 2006

1951 Tulip Time Players

With the reunion of my class of 1951 just around the corner (See the announcement elsewhere on this site. "Search this blogsite" for Reunion. It is probably in the July archive.) Many thanks to Ray and Sandra Holmes Danberry for saving this long forgotten treasure. Leon Belardino, you're looking great! So are you, George Mozer, Vance Johnson and in fact all of you look great! A special tug of my heart is in the lower left, the late Shirley Whitebread Applegate, one of my dear girlfriends from Miss Ruth Margerum's Kuser School Third Grade. Next to Shirley is our accompanist, Sandy Smith, without whom we would never have made such beautiful music. I'm not sure, but it looks like Arlene Seabridge second from right. If it isn't, my apologies. As I look at this long forgotten photo, I am reminded of the beautiful voice of the late Bill Baggott. (Back row, second from left, next to me.) In the lower right, Beverly Cowell. Bev and I sang a duet in our Sophomore or Junior year, "The Things We Did Last Summer." Remember, Bev? Vance Johnson, second from right in the back row, removed himself from the lead in our operetta and his role of "Burgomeister" was taken over by Ray Danberry. Oh those bittersweet memories!

Saturday, August 19, 2006

1948: Henry Kauffman

In my years at HHS, I never once heard a negative statement against Mr. Kauffman. He loved his job and he was good at it. I know he and his son and my classmate Kieth will forgive me if I put one to many "f"'s in his name.

1948: Faculty and Administration "A" to "D"

Take a close look and bring back some great memories! Carl Abbott tooling into the parking lot with that yellow Buick convertible, Louise Baird leading our choir into another blockbuster musical proram, Jim Coursen doling out 5 hours to the guys who tried to hustle a six pack of beer on the school grounds, Harold Bills coming to school in his Navy officer's uniform and all the girls swooning, Mr. Byrd moonlighting as a shoe salesman, FLorence Cornwell chastising me for getting a pass to go to rehearsal for the operetta during her class time, Harlan Darling..........

HHS The Tarr Brothers

These two guys had a real penchant for sports. Both of them were active in nearly all competitive contests at Hamilton. "Jake," older brother to Ronnie was an upper classman who was a basketball star in his own right. Ronnie went right through school with me from Miss Kelly through graduation in the class of '51.

1951: The Choir, 1951

We made such incredibly beautiful music together! How I miss the incredibly beautiful harmony we sang as all of us got goose bumps listening to ourselves singing in EIGHT part harmony. I will never forget the unbridled, etheral beauty of our rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone," and "Now The Day Is Over."

Friday, August 11, 2006

August 27, 6 to 8 PM Mark Your Calendar!



On Sunday, August 27, 2006, I will be presenting a musical singalong and dance program at Kuser Farm Park in the gazebo. My program is called, "Once Upon a Time There Was Music." The program is from 6 to 8 PM and will allow all of us who like to drive while there is still light to get home early! No reservations required and the program is free, so bring a folding chair or a blanket and come back to what will prove to be a bittersweet nostagic "Sentimental Journey!" We'll be remembering and singing the songs of Patti Page, Joni James, Rosemary Clooney, Perry Como, Frankie Laine, Don Cornell, Tony Bennett, Glenn Miller, Andy Williams, and all those great artists with whom we in the over 50 generation grew up. There's a concrete dance floor adjacent to the gazebo, and it is available for those of you who remember how to jitterbug, polka, waltz, stroll, and of course, I didn’t forget the line dancers! I hope to see many of you there. Rain date is the next night, Monday, August 28, same time.

HHS CLASS OF 1951 55TH REUNION


HHS 51 55TH REUNION

Classmate Pete Fless announces the 55th reunion "Gala" for the class of '51. There will be a cash bar and complimentary Hors D'oeuvres. The social affair will be held on Friday evening, September 22, 2006 from 6 to 10 PM at the Boat House Marina, Mercer County Park.
General directions to Mercer County Park: At the "five points"in Mercerville, go out Edinburg Road and stay on it and note that it merges with "Old Trenton Road." Stay the course and look for the entrance to the park on the left. For more detailed directions, go to www.mapquest.com. 'hope to see y'all there! Unfortunately, Judy has a committment for that weekend and will not be able to attend.

Friday, August 04, 2006

1943: The HHS "Victory Corps"

This is the first time I have heard of this patriotic HHS organization. I do have a news article in the Hamilton High School folder with the photo of a jeep that students purchased for the U.S. Army. Apparently the fundraising for that jeep was due to the efforts of the "Victory Corps."

Monday, July 31, 2006

1956: Their Grammar Schools & Their Hangouts

Here's a great reunion idea! How well I remember the entries under Kuser and Greenwood Schools! Well done, Hornets!

1956: Frank and Rita after all these years!

Unfortunately, many of the photos in this great photo disk of those who attended the reunion do not lend themselves to enlarging enough in order to make the name tags legible. This photo of Frank Lugossy and Rita Kleindinst Semler was elgible.

1956: HHS Missing Members

Hello? Where are you? If you know the whereabouts of any of these HHS '56 Hornets, send me an email and I will see that Jacks Lacy or Zoller will receive it.

1956: Class of '56 50th Reunion

Here's the sign in sheet indicating some of those who attended the 50th reunion of HHS' class of 1956.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

1948: THE GREATEST GENERATION - Pg. 3

" WE WILL NEVER SEE THEIR LIKES AGAIN!"

1948: THE GREATEST GENERATION - Pg. 2

This is the second page of three scans of the HHS faculty from the 40's.

1948: THE GREATEST GENERATION - Pg. 1

Here is page one of the faculty we all came to know and love. Most of them have passed away, and they are sorely missed. Carl "Ace" Abbott, is still active. I'm not sure, but I think Morris Agress, Helen Sadley, and Harold Bills are also with us. If you know otherwise, please let me know.

Bernie Hughes, Ed Marchand, Lea Terry

These three guys were an integral part of the Hamilton sports program back in the 40's. I recently read an old column in which Ed Marchand gave up teaching because of the inadequate salary. I was one of his students as a sophomore, and always thought hHe was a great "phys-ed" teacher. Once again, thanks to Mr. Lea Terry for this photo.

1930: The New Hamilton High School

This is a Trenton Times photo of the school which was taken in September, 1930, when the school opened. Note tha absence of the familiar old Sycamore trees.

Saturday, July 29, 2006

1949: "Yard's" Fashion Board

These 3 gorgeous ladies were members of the High School Fashion Board, a clever little sales gimmick used by Yard's Department Store back in the 1940's. Yard's always targeted the young ladies in various high schools in the area. After these ladies graduated and moved on another group of young ladies became fashion plates for the store.

1947: Hornet Footbll Team


Thanks to Mr. Lea Terry for this photo. I saw Lea at the 75th anniversary of HHS and he promised to bring some of his photos of the sports scene at Hamilton to me at the library for inclusion in our history files.

Louise Simpson Baird

Each of us has his or her own very favorite teacher.
Louise Baird is the choice of both Judy and me. It was in "Aunt Louise's" apartment at 1420 Hamilton Avenue that Judy and I spent the years following graduation, helping her as well as we could when her mother passed away in the summer of 1951. "Ouise" is responsible for whatever musical talents I may have exhibited over the years and she also had a direct influence on how to maintain a happy married life. Her system worked. Judy and I are in our 53rd year of marital bliss.

1945: WWII Scrap Drive


Thanks to Don Whitely, HHS '45, for this photo of Harlan Darling's Hamilton High orchestra
as they performed a patriotic "Scrap Drive" concert to build up an inventory of scrap metal for the war effort.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

1945: Bill Collis and Herb Griffith

Thanks to Don Whitely, HHS '45 for these photos. Don donated an incredible DVD presentation to the Local History Collection at the Hamilton Library. These are two of the photos. Don is one of the very few of us in the over 60 generation who have taken the time to learn the computer. Well done, Don!

1938: Courtesy and Etiquette Club

What a fascinating and very quaint subject! Good manners and courtesy are not in vogue today in most of the school systems, but back in 1938, the clubs were well attended. The young lady second from left in the third row is my cousin Ruth Williamson Gore.

1938: Hamiton's "Ettiquette Club"

Wow! We sure could use clubs like this in today's schools. Ettiquette has unfortunately been banished to the cobwebs on the back shelf.

1996: HHS '51 - Our 45th


Our 55th is coming up in September at the boathouse in Mercer County Park. The guy you see on the lower left holding the banner doesn't look like that anymore. He's gettin' older than dirt!

1952: Hey 1951 Classmates, Where Are You?

Thanks to Martha Bisbee Bogdan for this graphic from a past reunion of my next door neighbors in the class of '51.