HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14829, 17 December 1921, Page 6

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

ANNUAL PRIZE-GIVING. A large and enthusiastic assembly of parents and supporters gathered at the High School on Thursday for the purpose of the annual prize-giving. The chairman, of the Board of Governors (Mr C. L. Mac Diarmid) presided, and welcomed the visitors and parents. Last year lie had stated that a new assembly hall would be a certainty this year. That was now realised, and the hall would be the centre and life —the soul indeed— of the school. Memorials, records and school trophies would be displayed there. There were few schools in New Zealand that possessed such a fine assembly hall. The new class-rooms were not yet completed, but he hoped all visitors and friends would take the opportunity of inspecting them,Separate Schools. Mr Mac Diarmid referred here to the 47 acres recently acquired in Hamilton East, part of a secondary school reserve. It had been definitely set aside for a High School. In the near future it would be necessary to separate boys and girls, and a boys' school would be built in Hamilton East. He must express his gratitude to the. Minister for Education (Hon. Mf Parr), and also to i that past generation of public men who were far-seeing enough to set aside such reserves for educational purposes. He might state that it would be inipos- . isble to build in the very near future, but they were lucky to get the land and were truly thankful. The Staff. i In connection with the staff, he expressed sorrow at the loss of Mr Searle, the science master, who had done good work. They were also losing the services of Miss Campbell, the first assistant mistress. She was to be succeeded by Miss Allen, of Christchurch, who would enter on her duties next year. For the greater part of next year they would also be without the services of Mr Wilson, who was leaving on an extended holiday to. Europe. He took this opportunity of expressing the sorrow and gladness at this event—gladness because it was well-earned and would give an opportunity for the acquisition of new ideas; sorrow because of.the loss of Mr Wilson's "assistance and leadership. One and all wished Mr and Mrs Wilson God-speed, a plea- • sant holiday and a safe return. (Loud applause.) He was pleased to state that the school would be in the capable hands of Mr Eraser next year. (Applause.) Mr Mac Diarmid then referred sympathetically to the work of . ,the agricultural classes. These were under the N capable and enthusiastic charge of Mr H. D. Tait. He also expressed- appreciation and thanks to those various officials and farmers who had assisted the work of the classes. The speaker referred to the absence loi Mr Edgecumbe, an enthusiastic member of the board, who was prevented by illness from being there that day. He also read an apology from Mr J. A. Young, M.P., who wished the school success in the coming year. Mr Mac Diarmid asked all present to show vby acclamation their appreciation of the work of the school staff. (Ap- : plause.) » The Duty of Leadership. In addressing- the pupils, the chairman staled he considered it was his duty to address the scholars .rather than the parents. He wished to speakon leadership. He would soon call up the duxes of the school. The word dux meant leader. The prizes would soon be presented to those who bad I distinguished themselves —they were ■ all leaders of some sort. Everyone I should' aim to be a leader. Because of I merit or of care of parents, most of I .those pupils present were enjoying I exceptional educational facilities not I possessed by others.. This was not I only a great privilege, it was a great I responsibility, and because of these I advantages their teachers and parents I expected justification of that privilege. I To their high schools they must look I for the leaders —the writers, doctors, I .teachers, clergymen, lawyers—of the I future. This applied to girls as well las to boys. Women were the equals I of men to-day, and had shown themI selves worthy of that equality. (ApIplause.) He reminded them that people Iwere usually waiting for a controlling ■'spirit to lead them, and those conlrolllijig spirits must be sought among the Ipupils of our secondary schools-. He Iwas not preaching snobbery, far from Bitl They should not aim lo be leaders Hbecause they were better than others, ■but because it was their right and duty. ■No class had a special monopoly of ■leadership, and Mr Mac Diarmid men- ■ tioned cases from history, men like Boiiyer Cromwell, Abraham Lincoln, and ■their own countryman, R. J. Seddon. ■While secondary schools lasted, to ■them our country must look for leaders. ■lf not there was something radically ■wrong with their educational system. ■lt was the duty of every pupil to live la strenuous life, to guide, to lead, to BJdirect. By so doing they would be of ■inestimable value to their day and ■generation. (Loud applause.) Mr KlacDiarmid thanked everyone for the ■attention paid to him, and wished ■everyone.a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. He then called on Bit- Wilson to read his annual report Hor 1921 (a resume of which will apBiear in a future issue). | H Other Addresses. I Dr. Douglas presented the sports Brophies and medals, and eongratuBi'led the school on its splendid record. I Major H. G. Glendenning, who preBented the cadet trophies won by the Bligh School Company, congratulated ■he company on its line showing, especially on the work of its N.C.O.'s at Brentham, and he trusted that the high Standard would be maintained. v I Mr R. J. Bollard, president of the Bid Boys' Association, then presented B 1; ' senior swimming cup and the Old Hoys athletic challenge cup for the Best.all-round athlete. H: Mr Gilbert spoke on behalf of parand he emphasised the hard work Bi'l arduous hours which formed the lot. He congratulated the H.aff on the work done, and on behalf H" Ihe parents thanked the headmaster Bid his colleagues for their care and Btiiis- during the past year. HMr F. A. do la Mare, who spoke as of the N.Z. University Senate, Hated that the prize was not always B the winner of the race. It was a B)o<l thing lo award proficiency prizes, no test or examination could grit and honest character, Hiich vvas not always confined to the They must all possess B?als in connection with their school Be and in connection with their daily B r They must lift their eyes beyond Heir immediate ken to the wider horiHi of the future—their ideas must be Hre universal. He wished' all every ■.Mr Tidd proposed a vote of lhanks B the chairman (Mr Mac Diarmid) for B' efficient manner in which he had B-riei! out his. duties. I Presentation to the Principal. Hi Barrett (Ihe dux boy) and H. Hillock (for the girls) presented Mr Bison with :i suitcase and Mrs Wilson Bh a beaded handbag, as a mark of I school's esteem, and wished them ■ 1.. : :: voyage and a happy holiday. ■ li. ,], Bollard, on behalf of the Old B .' and Boys, also presented Mr Wil- ■ with a pair of field-glasses as a in-of.appreciation. Mr Wilson fecly responded.

An adjournment was then made to the front lawn, where morning tea was dispensed by the girls. Girls' and boys' drill squads gave interesting displays which were greatly appreciated'by parents and visitors. A happy 'gathering then broke up witli bright prospecb for. a coming' year.

'Following are the prize lists: — Duxes of School. —Girls: Doreeu Shepherd. Bojv;: Henry Barrett. English and French. —Form 111., commercial, girls, Ena Totman; Form 111., classical, girls, Coralic Clevely; Form 111., commercial, hoys-. John Ciegg; Form 111., classical, boys, Laurence Watts; Form IVB, commercial, girls, Hazel Mclvin; Form IVB, classical, hoys, Gordon Ireland: Form IVA, commercial, girls, Phyllis Davey; Form IVA, classical, boys. Lawrence Holmes; Form V., commercial, girls, Lora Barrett; Form V., classical, boys, Edward •Karl; Form VI., Doreen Shepherd. Mathematics and Science. —Form 111., commercial, girls, Una Kirk; Form 111., classical, girls, Goralie Glcvely; Form 111., commercial, boys, John Clegg; Form 111., classical, boys, Arthur Gilling; Form IVB, commercial, girls, Phyllis Matthews; Form IVB classical, boys. Ivan Vallance;- Form IVA, eom•mercial, girls, Phyllis Davey: Form IVA, classical, boys, Lawrence Holmes; Form V., commercial, girls, Lora Barrett; Form V., classical, boys, Leslie Bryant and Louis Stewart; Form VI., Norman Alexander. Latin.—Junior girls, Coralic Clevely: junior boys, Edgar McLachlan; second year, Lawrence Holmes; third year, Lora Barrett Commerce.—Girls, Ethel Fagan; boys, Robert French. Agriculture.—Senior, Peter Gampbell; junior, Hugh Jones; best garden plot, Neil Ferguson and Leonard flight. General Proficiency.—Boys: Henry Barrett, Harvey Linton, James Hunter, Keith Anderson, Douglas Malins, Kenneth Tompkins, Eric Carter, William Sutton, Desmond Matthews, John Murray, George Brough. Girls: Lois Worsley, Lucy Morrison, Augusta Macky, Dorothy Clegg, Enid Bindon, Gladys Clevely, Eileen Sonsom. Special Prizes.—Best magazine article (presented by Miss Collins) : Robert James. Form VL Cup presented by Mr English for games, conduct and leadership: Hilda Whitlock, Form VI. Drill: First prize, presented by Di. Rogers, Lois Worsley; second prize, presented by life mistress,.Julie Masters; /swimming,.senior (by Mrs 11. C. Ross), B. Bennett; junior (by Mrs Whitlock), V. Cunn: dressmaking (pre-. sented by Miss Noble), Hazel Macky. Dorothy Clegg,. Olive Stark, Marjoric Grevillc; dressmaking (presented byMrs Manning), May Thompson; tennis (presented by the mistresses'), Fanny Peake 1, Norris Reeves 2. Agricultural Division. Judging Competition, at Waikato Winter Show (presented by A. and P. Association and by Hamilton branch of South Auckland Jersey Assn.). —Chas. Brett 1, books valued at £5; J. Thompson 2, books valued at £3; H. Jones 3, books valued at £2. Essay on Shorlhorn Cow (presented by Mr S. Lye, Ncwstead).—J. Thompson 1, C.'L. Brett 2, P. Campbell 3.. Essay on Jersey Cow (presented-by Mr A. W. Crccn, Huakura Farm).. — C L. Brett 1, 11. Stewart 2, J. Thompson 3.. ... Athletic Prizes. Boys: Senior athletic cup, K. Campbell; junior/ athletic cup, C. Brett; Johnston medal (for bnys under 16), K. Anderson; senior swimming cup. G. Edge; junior swimming cup, 3. Douglas. Cadet trophies: Senior shooting championship, Sergt. W. Fendall; ladies' challenge cup, Sergt. H. Barrett: Campbell vase,, medals, Q.M.S. Edgecumbe, Cadet A.' Linton. R. Tompkins. Corp. J. Culley; Campbell meadl for champion shot of district, Q.M.S. L. Edgecumbe; Gunson Cup for physical training- championship of Auckland district, Campbell vase and McDcrmott Cup for shooting; individual championship for physical drill (presented by Mr R. Marks), Sergt. E. Carter; 2nd individual drill (presented by Staff Sergeant-Major Cronin), H. Hollow; Old Boys' challenge cup, for best all-round athlete in school, H. Barrett.