Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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To Miss Ward, a copy of that appropriate song, “Then We’ll Remem- ber You.” To Miss Jauch, a can of “Erica.” It keeps things bright and shiny. To M iss Mclntirc, sincere congratulations for her recent achievements at College. To Miss Baker, a supply of her namesake’s flavoring extracts so that her classes will continue to be both spicy and interesting. To Mr. M. P. Smith, a year’s subscription to the Union so that he won’t have to borrow the one in the Senior Room. To Miss Crowley, a book “Modern Painters” in appreciation of her services of the past year. ' To Miss Perry, a new supply of patience to replace that which the orchestra and others have depleted. To Mrs. Aldrich, a quantity of cooking caps to give out to girls whose memories are growing weak. To Mr. Smith, the boys’ athletic teams practically intact. To Mr. Dacey, a victrola with a record which says, “Clean up, boys.” That will relieve him of a great voice strain. We bequeath to the Junior Class as a whole, our seats in chapel. May the Juniors find inspiration and comfort as they occupy them every morning. We also give these friends, the dignity and poise which has carried us so successfully through this past year. First: To Vivienne Rising and Clifford Pond, Camelia Maspo’s and Paul Ferrarini’s parking place in the corridors. Second: To John Pedulia, a new truck to replace the one he so nobly used in the service of the Seniors at the time of their play. Third: To Helene Kaplinger, the “Life of Franklin.” Fourth: To Marccline Gosselin, Dorothy Skinner’s title of Class Red- head. Marceline seems the most deserving of this title. Fifth: To Ralph Channell, two or three extra nights in the week so that he can enjoy his saxophone even more than at present. Sixth: To Martha Tilden, a large Boston bulldog so that she won’t have to go anywhere without an escort. Seventh: To Judson Hastings, the care of Paul Ccsan’s girl in the Junior High. We feel the practice will do him good. Eighth: To Marion Allen, some help in canning projects so that she will have more time for her favorite indoor sport of cheer-leading. Ninth: To Laura VanDeusen, a different boy for every night in the week and two for Sunday. Tenth: To Gordon Wallace, Lawrence Houlahan’s place as Senior Speech-maker in chapel. Eleventh: To Edith Wingard, our sincerest hope that her friends will always Bloom. Twelfth: To Barbara Fruwirth and ThelmaGemme, Edith Bessette’s and Vivian Vincelette’s secret of sticking together. [2( 1

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Vivian Brown’s dream is being realized, for she’s traveling and, inci- dentally, writing poetry. Between hunting tours, John White personally supervises his scientific farm. The class dignitary, Doris Stcdman, is dean of an exclusive boarding school, where Mary Holmes is to be found surrounded by a group of ador- ing children. Vassar hasn’t lost a game in two seasons. The reason? Grace Pond is coach. You’ll find Charlotte Lester’s landscapes in the art galleries of every metropolis. Mother (from other room) : Supper is ready! The last vision fades, gauze curtain slowly falls to indicate end of dream. Senior Girl (wakens and looks at picture in her hand) : Mother, I’ve just had the loveliest dream. I saw Charlotte Lester as plainly as though she were in front of me, and when you called, I woke up to find her picture in my hand. Wasn’t that an interesting coincidence? Mary Holmes Class Will aimes and Gentlemen, Board of Education, Superintendent, Teachers, Pupils, and Friends — Upon behalf of my client, the Class of 1927 of the Agawam High School, I present the foresaid client’s last will and testament. WILL We, the Class of 1927, in twenty-four distinct and individual parts, being of sound mind and memory, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby making void all previous wills and promises. As to such estate as our own strong hands and nimble minds have acquired, we do dispose of the same as follows: We give and bequeath — To the Town of Agawam, our appreciation of all that has been done for us in the past four years. To Mr. Phelps, our superintendent and loyal friend, a double lunch check to all banquets to be held in this vicinity the coming year. We also give him a supply of peanuts to last for an indefinite period. To Mr. Davenport, a new telephone to take the place of the one in the office nearly worn out from so many calls to parents about wandering pupils. To Miss Button, a complete history of Vermont and Vermonters by an Englishman. We trust that it will satisfy her yearnings in both direc- tions. To M iss Smith, absolute peace and quiet for the next year. We hope the change will not be too great for her to stand. [ 9]

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Thirteenth: To Mary BrusO, Vivian Brown’s honorable position as Editor of the Agawam Mirror. Fourteenth: To Dorothy Munson, Maxwell Nichols’ ideas on weight reduction. Fifteenth: To Frank Consolati, Preston Leonard’s place in Miss Smith’s affections. Sixteenth: To Alice Houlahan, a supply of chairs so that she can use that Reed we often see with her. Seventeenth: To Louise Shields, a little salt to go with the Pepper we hear so much about. Eighteenth: To Nella Bailey, some of Hazel Marsh’s height. Nella ought to appreciate this. Nineteenth: To Esther Schwartz, full control over George's whims and fancies. Twentieth: To Anna King, an especially large portion of the Senior dignity. We think she needs it. Twenty-first: To Caroline Cascclla, Evelyn Duclos’ position as Tick- ler of the Ivory every morning. Twenty-second: To Louis Ferrarini, elbow grease to help push his manager’s pencil. Twenty-third: To George Reynolds, the privilege of starting new sports at Agawam so that it will be possible for him to get some additional letters. Twenty-fourth: To Esther Pond, the power and ability to keep up the honor of the name established by Grace. Twenty-fifth: To Louis Pedulia, a manual training apron so that he won’t get paint all over his shirt. Twenty-sixth: To Alfred Johnson, Joe Boley’s place with the Phila- delphia Athletics. Twenty-seventh: To Marion Wakefield, someone to take Rachel Ward’s place when she explores the wilds of Sufticld Street. Twenty-eighth: To Ella Gregory, a complete outfit of rubber heels to lessen the noise she makes in the corridors. Twenty-ninth: To Anna DcPhillips, a megaphone so that she can be heard. Thirtieth: To Nellie White, Charlotte Lester’s title of Class Angel. Thirty-first: To Annette Letendre, the loan of someone’s brother so that her own can have a rest. Thirty-second: To Esther Stebbins, the envy of all the girls in the Senior Class who are letting their hair grow. 'Thirty-third: To Katherine Otto, Ellen Worthington’s reputation as a spitfire. Thirty-fourth: To Allen Filley, the privilege of escorting all the unat- tached young ladies he may find. Thirty-fifth: To Josie Novelli, a pair of roller skates so that she can rush around even faster than she does now. [21]