Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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THE CLASS OF 19 9 Oh My Darling Clementine (Tune) o the school-house, by the river On the Springfield-Hartford Line, In September, you remember, Came the Class of ’29. We were Freshmen, cowed and fearful, Four long years of rain or shine Lots of worry, better hurry Yellow slips if after nine. “Tempus fugit,” next year coming Swell your chest, why be supine? Easy chores, we’re Sophomores, Nearer now is ’29. “Art is long,” but school-days longer, Laggard Juniors peak and pine, Classes palling, work is calling, Will it ne’er be ’29? Comes the ending, exit pending, A. H. S. becomes a shrine, Well-loved features, friends and teachers, Oh to stay at ’29. In the future, whate’er chances Mishaps drear, or fortune fine —Inspiration, —regulation— Memories of ’29. Oh my darling, oh my darling Oh my darling ’29 We would dally, o’er the “vale” For the days of Auld Lang Syne. Ruth Rextox [17]

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basketball floor. For three years Harry Abell twirled the baseball and he was loyally supported by Merrell, Roy, and Pond. Jane. But what about the girls? Teacher. The girls of the Class of ’29 were not far behind in basket- ball, in fact the senior girls alone formed a first-rate basketball team. In one sport they were even ahead of the boys as some of them played field hockey for three years. Peggy. Isn’t there some sort of monument to mark the spot where this class had its home room — like Bunker Hill? Jane. But that is to commemorate a battle. Larry. Oh that is all right. I’ve heard about all the boxing matches that Cud Pond and Charlie Assad had. Teacher. For three years the class sat in Room 15 which used to be the back corner before the addition was built, where they had full benefit of the steam shovel. When the fire occurred next door ’29 had front seats. If the trusty fire chief, Steve Sliech, had been on hand, the destruction of Ely’s chicken coop would have been averted, but as it was, brave Jasper saved the burning ruins. This home room was rather large for such a small select class. There- fore the junior year was enlivened by the presence of ten seniors who were so ready to share their great wisdom, although it wasn’t always appreciated. However, they were forgiven in June and the class worked hard to make a beautiful setting for the 1928 Commencement. Jane. I came to that graduation. The flower garden seemed to be made out of some radiators and Mr. Phelps’ trellises. Teacher. The most exciting event of the last year was the senior play. “The Patsy” was in all ways the most successful senior play ever given in the Agawam High. Doris Parker had the leading role as the lively Patsy and Cud Pond was the hero whom she won in spite of her dear loving sister, Grace, played by Catherine Burke. As mama and papa in family life, Marie Bozenhard and Henry Arnold surely brought down the house. The other parts were taken by Thomas Holmes, Doris Roberts, Napoleon Dupuis, and Harry Patterson. From the profits of this play the Class of ’29 was able to have a wonderful banquet at Hotel Bridgway and to give a fine gift to the school. With the coming of spring the class started to think of the Junior Prom — given in their honor. In honor of the graduating class the juniors made a beautiful canopy of rose and silver to cover the ceiling of the auditorium. The beautiful setting and music made everyone feel that the 1929 Prom rivaled any that had ever been given. The spring term was a busy time for the seniors, as class pictures had to be taken, programs made, lovely new clothes bought, and everything made ready for graduation. In spite of being so busy the seniors had time to regret that their high school career as the Class of ’29 was almost ended. [16] Helex Rudmax

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GLASS PROPHECY Time: 1940 Characters: Two Classmates of ’29. Setting: A Railroad Station. Doris Roberts is seated on bench reading paper. Pauline CORRIVEAU enters; goes to ticket booth. P. C. How long before the next train leaves for Feeding Hills? [Comes over and sits on end of bench.] D. R. What a cute little dog! What do you call him? P. C. Toodles. [Looks over at speaker; recognition is mutual.] Doris! What a coincidence! D. R. Pauline Corriveau! Who would ever think that we would meet here, of all places? What are you doing here? P. C. Well, I have been spending my vacation down on Clint’s farm before resuming my duties as agent for the Pompeian Laboratories. D. R. Yes, I hear you are going to demonstrate at Forbes and Wal- lace next week on “The Correct Use of Cosmetics.” P. C. Drop in and I’ll give you a few pointers. I hear you have open- ed a new Chrysler Sales Room in town, and are demonstrating your own cars, — keeping the tired business men entertained? You certainly had plenty of experience in English Class. D. R. Never mind that. Have you seen the paper yet? It’s so exciting. Wait I’ll read the headlines. Damage to the extent of $5,000 was CAUSED WHEN STEVEN SlIECH, WELL-KNOWN MARATHON DaNCER, CRASHED THE FLOOR OF MlKE WaNIEWSKI’s DaNCE HaLL IN FEEDING Hills. Nevertheless he won the cup. P. C. I haven’t seen Steve lately, but he must be some Shiek, and he certainly is a High Stepper! You know Helen Humiston has taken the place of Mrs. Black as District Nurse in the; Agawam Schools. D. R. I suppose she got quite a little practice at the Diptheria Clinic placing a drop of Iodine on the arm of every child. P. C. And Napoleon Dupuis is a Radio announcer for Station BLAB, Eva Richard must see quite a little of him as she has given many violin concerts from the same station. D. R. Yes, I heard him announce last week that Charles Assad, “The Big Philippino,” was to fight for the Heavyweight Title at Bull Run in about a month. P. C. It’s only natural that he should be a fighter, seeing the way in which Cud Pond knocked him around in school. D. R. Wait I’ve got news for you. You know Dick Kellogg and his “All Girl Revue” are coming to the State Theater in just two weeks. Alice Fickweiler is Leading Lady, and stars in a Specialty Number “Whoo- pee.” P. C. Well Dick always knew his chickens. What do you know! The Poli Players have induced Henry Arnold to sign a contract because of his excellent showing in the Senior Play. D. R. Before I forget it, A1 Jolson is out of a job. [18]