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Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Kuser School

FROM THE LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION AT THE HAMILTON LIBRARY:
My "UNOFFICIAL" Kuser School website can be found at

As an alumnus from the class of 1947, I thought it would be logical to post some of the MANY items I have on the best grammar school in Hamilton.

Don't forget to sign the guestbook.

Saturday, May 27, 2006

Ms. Sue Proulx's Hamilton West Chorus

On May 20, 2006, Ms. Sue Proulx, Hamilton West Vocal Music teacher extraordinaire, once again brought her incredibly talented choral group to the annual Armed Forces Day ceremony at Veterans' Park. Unfortunately, I had a former commitment and could not attend. However, having experienced the affair in the past with other of Ms. Proulx's choral groups, I would bet that there were a number of misty eyes and a proliferation of goosebumps!

THANKS TO MR. JAMES PULITI FOR THIS VERY BEAUTIFUL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPH!

Friday, May 12, 2006

1946 Operetta

Here's a vignette photo from the HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL folder in the Hamilton Library's Local History Collection. The operetta that year was Victor Herbert's "Red Mill," presented on February 15, 1946. One of the main songs, "Look For the Silver Lining" is still heard on occasion today.

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

HHS Second Annual Commencement

Alice Wilhelm was one of the original faculty who began teaching there when the school opened. Over the years she made it a point to follow the progress of her students. Alice was a dear friend and neighbor prior to her move to Florida. She knew I was preserving HHS and other local history and left her collection to me. Alice's dedication to her craft can be seen in the graphic. She followed her students as they embarked on their careers, and dutifully recorded their deaths when they passed away.

Before The Criterion was the "FLASH!"

This ambitious journalistic undertaking was short lived. It is speculation on my part, but I would bet that the budget for this high quality paper, printed on enameled glossy paper, was strained to the limit. Remember, we were in the depths of "the great depression" in the early 1930's. Within months, the "Criterion" was born. It was mimeographed, and a sad replacement for the flashy "Flash."

UNFORTUNATELY THIS GRAPHIC WILL BE DIFFICULT TO READ UNLESS YOU HAVE VERY HIGH DEFINITION ON A LARGE SCREEN.

Another Early Criterion

This graphic took quite a bit of "touching up" to clarify the faint memeographed text. However, it is bright and clear, and gives in interesting insight into the early years of HHHSW.

1954: Hamilton Alumni Ladies "Club 54"


Harry Blaze's wife, Alles Nitzsche Blaze, is a member of the class of 1954's "Club 54." Typical "Hornet" Class! These gals have kept their memories of high school years alive by having regular "get togethers." As to Alles' husband, Harry, a "tell it like it is" columnist.

Friday, May 05, 2006

MY "UNOFFICIAL" KUSER SCHOOL WEBSITE

Hey! Check out my "UNOFFICIAL" Kuser School website! As an alumnus from the class of 1947, I thought it would be logical to post some of the MANY items I have on the best grammar school in Hamilton. Check it out at www.kuser-school.blogspot.com. and don't forget to sign the guestbook. If I don't get many "hits" I will abandon the project.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

VISIT THE GENUINE HHS WEST WEBSITE

You will note that this is the"UNOFFICIAL" HHS website. Did you check in to the GENUINE, ORIGINAL article, and if you did, did you include your name in the alumni section? If your answer to either of these questions is "no," may I suggest you CUT AND PASTE, OR OTHERWISE add this URL to your favorite sites, and by all means, add your name to the alumni list.
Class of 52: Only 2 alumni? Come on!

www.hamilton.k12.nj.us/secondary/hamiltonwest/Alumni/alumni.html