1979: Al DeMartin, Superintendent

Al was a high profile Hamiltonian who was accessible; a very rare trait in today's society. Were it not for him, many of the historical entries you are finding on Hamilton High, Kuser, and other Hamilton Township schools would never have seen the light of day. How refreshing it was to pick up the phone, dial it, and have a real live secretary answer, and more refreshing, to ask for Mr. DeMartin and have a real live conversation with the real live Superintendent of Hamilton's schools. None of the "If you know your party's extension, enter it now...." "....I'm sorry, I can't come to the phone right now. If you leave your message, someone will get back to you..." "..he (or she) is in a meeting; I'll have him return your call..." You know the drill; you're still waiting for the return call. Voice mail is the worse thing that ever happened to mankind's efforts to correspond with fellow citizens who are insulated in their respective offices.