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.