| How the school was named: |
| Let
it be known that the name of this school shall henceforth be The William Diamond Junior High School. As suggested in the accompanying essay by Thomas E. Peckham in 1958: William Diamond was a boy of
about Junior High age at the time of the Revolutionary War. He was the
drummer boy on the glorious American morning. On April 19, 1775,
Captain Parker hastily ordered William Diamond to sound the alarm on
the drum of the British advancing and the long role on this drum was
the first act of the American Revolution.
The drum beaten at the beginning of the Revolution by William Diamond on April 19, 1775 can be found in the Hancock-Clarke house. Since William Diamond's age may have been from twelve to fourteen, I think this name be fitting for the new Junior High School. This would help to preserve the spirit of 1776 among boys and girls for many years to come. It would be a reminder that a young person played a most important part in the history of our country. |
| Directions to Diamond Middle
School from Route 128: Take Exit 31A toward Lexington. After Mobil Station take next left onto North Hancock Street. Continue to stop sign. Enter rotary, taking 3rd right (3/4 around) to the driveway to Diamond. from Route 2: Take Route 2 to Route 95 northbound then follow directions from Route 128. |