Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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FRANKLIN N. BR0CK5TT - Graduated from the University of Conn, and married in 1933. We have three children and four grandehildren. Until 1955 I spent my time in various phases of agriculture. Then I started a Real Estate and Insurance office. In 1979 I sold the business and am semi-retired here in East Granby. Regards to all. I MJISB CARUSO MORENO - Married to Vic Moreno. We have two children and five grandchildren. I worked off and on as a Secretary before I was married and after the children were well on their way. I started to work for the Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield in their accounting office. I hope to retire before long. I also have a small Income Tax business on the side, which I enjoy. My husband and I have enjoyed several cruises. I traveled abroad with my daughter and enjoyed a camping trip across the country with my sisters. My grandchildren seem to be my favorite hobby right now. I also enjoy skiing—did not quite make the Olympics but will scon be joining the over 70 Ski Club. I play a little golf which is also a disaster—never was much of an athlete. I also enjoy the theatre, opera and ballet. All in all, the past fifty years have not been too bad. MARILYN DOIANDSCN LIVERMORE - I was widowed last March, 1981 Our descendents are three daughters and two sons and seven grandchildren. I met my husband when we were both attending the same college. With five children, I spent most of my life as homemaker and mother. I did volunteer work and at present am employed as an instructional aid in reading and math for second graders. My hobbies are photography, dancing, painting, needlework and traveling. IORRAINS WILSON WALKER - Two years after graduation, I finally landed a M3teady job—exactly the sort I wanted, as a clerk in a small auto and fire insurance agency in which I came to know many of the clients and where I could make use of my typing skill which, of course, had to be both fast and accurate. My thanks to Miss Mclntire for her diligence. I worked twelve years in this office during which time Harold and I were married and built our home. We have two daughters, one single and with us at present, the other has lived in Southern California for the past eleven years which, of course, has been reason enough for a few trips West. After twenty years in the various aspects of Girl Scout- ing, I find church activities, a bit of typing work, Senior Citizen day trips, along with keening house, leave no time for boredom. PEARL BEAN - I taught school for thirty years—a few years in Huntington and the rest of the time in the Westfield school system. I lived with and took care of my aging mother part time and in 1973 retired to take care of her full time. I enjoy reading, walking and just anything that has to do with the great outdoors. DOROTHY BRYCE MACK Widowed since 1956. I worked as a Registered Nurse at Springfield Hospital in a supervisory capacity for fourteen years. I left my work there for a few years to care for my aging mother. At age sixty I worked as a registered nurse at the Municipal hospital, retiring in 1977. I will be with you in spirit and would be there in person by my physical condition pro- hibits it. Good luck to all. ROCKWELL CASCEILA - I have been married for 39 years and we have one son and one daughter who have enriched our lives with two grandchildren. I was employed by the Country Club Soda Co. for twenty-six years, retiring in 1972. My hobbies are bowling and golf. We also enjoy traveling; visited Scotland twice, cruised to the Carribean Islands and toured Florida.

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DOROTHY- SMITH F0RNAS2RI - I would love to be with everyone. Since my husband is ill I regret that I shall be unable to be there. I live in California. 1 11 be with you all in spirit. Fond memories and best wishes to all. ALMA SMITH CAFFY - Word came from her sister Dorothy that Alma suffered a massive stroke in 1973 when she was about to retire in Florida after having a profession of nursing for many years. Dot felt that Alma would be pleased to hear from anyone who cared to write—her address - Room 19, Williams Health Care Facility, Glenridge Drive, Augusta, Maine 0ii330. THSLMA SMITH BOURGEOIS - Twenty-five years with Forbes and Wallace. I have four children, five grandchildren and expecting our first great grandchild in October. I am active in Golden Agers and am reporter for its monthly newspaper The Breeze . Have traveled, visiting my daughter who lives in Hawaii. Traveled to Canada and Florida and hope to go to California soon. My husband retired from Milton Bradley last year and taught for one year at the CETA program. I love to read and square dance. My husband loves golf. It amazes me when we drive through Agawam and I see the changes in the streets I walked to school. CATHERINE STATKUM CURTIS - My husband is a doctor and I am using my talents as a registered nurse in our Medical Practice and loving it. We hope to retire in 1932. BION T. WHEELER, JR. - Retired Senior Officer at Mass. Mutual for forty-three years. Have been married forty years. We have twin daughters and each daughter has two daughters ages six and twelve. My hobbies are contract bridge, golf, woodcarving and lapidary. MARION WILSON PARO - My husband and I have operated a small restaurant, here in Agawam, known as the Bridge View Grill for thirty-six years. Since we have decided to retire, we are in the process of selling it. We have a son David, a daughter, Judith and three grandchildren. KENNETH WRIGHT - I am now in Kensington, Maryland, living with my son for an extended visit. I have been lobbying for Cancer Immunization Research which helped me with my bout with Cancer. I retired as an officer of the U. S. Navy. ELEANOR JOHNSON KOZAN - I worked around Springfield for a couple of years after my post-graduate year at A.H.S. I received my B.S. degree in English in 1938 from Simons College in Boston, Mass. I lived in New York for about 5 years and was married there to an airline pilot who lost his live in a plane crash in 1944 in Van Nuys, Cal. I worked for a couple of years at the U.S. Naval Air Station. I married again in 1949. In 1958 I lost my second husband the legal way. I have a 39 year old son who is getting is Master of Architecture degree at the University of Arizona and in the capacity of a graduate student has been teaching a couple of undergraduate courses in architecture and am informed that he does an admirable job in teaching. My grandaughter, Stacy, has just completed her freshman year at the University of Arizona. I've come to appreciate our teachers over the years, especially during the twelve years or more that I was work- with Master and Doctoral candidates for their thesis and dissertations. Hardly anyone knows (1) how to write a sentence (2) how to organize their thoughts (3) how to spell. Up until the time that I retired last year, my job at the University of Arizona was in Graduate College as final editor of thesis and dissertations for the entire University, advising, editing and approving something close to five thousand of the same during those twelve years. I set up the job under the aegis of the Graduate Dean, working with a manual devised by him and a committee of faculty members from among the various colleges of the University. I loved the job, working with students, faculty and typists. I trained a lot of the typists in some of the niceties of thesis preparation. Last year, after spending some time in Agawam and Vermont, I returned and bought a duplex home in Tucson, with my son occupying one half. I'm presently volunteering time to the Neigh- borhood Housing Services of Tucson. I also hung out a sign, so to speak, for free-lance editing and am doing a bit of that. I also write and edit a newsletter for the N.H.S. My good wishes to everyone for as much good health and happiness as I have had and intend to keep on having.

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A BIT ABOUT THE FACULTY Twelve teachers were invited to our reunion. What anxiety and excitement was ex- perienced with each reoly received, whether it was a letter or a call, George Williams Childs said, Do not keep the alabaster boxes of your love and tenderness sealed up until your friends are dead. Fill their lives with sweetness. Speak approving, cheer- ing words while their ears can hear them, and while their hearts can be thrilled and made happier by them, There isn't one of us who, looking back to the years in school, cannot feel within the heart a deeo gratitude and love for all our teachers who were dedicated to helping us achieve our goals. Selflessly, they gave extra time when we needed it. They taught with humility, gentleness, patience and enough persistence to have us do our very best. With great esteem we say to them simply, THANK YOU. F. EARL WILLIAMS - (Came to A.H.S, in Sept., 1927) It would be a very happy occasion RtffiffcUGBEE WILLIAMS - for us to meet with you again but we must forego the pleasure. (Ruth is in a nursing home) I often recall events associated with our eleven years in Agawam. I went to Gardner High School for a seventeen year term. In 1956 I accepted a position on the staff of the University of Penn. In 1968 I retired in Amherst. Ruth and I have had fifty-two years together. We have been fortunate in many ways, including good health, many trips abroad and in this country but best of all are the friendships we have made through the years. Our very best wishes to all. RUTH A. PERRY - (Came to A.H.S. Sept. 1926) I'm thrilled to accept your kind invitation to your 50th anniversary. I still live in Agawam and share a home with my sister. ELEANOR MILLER - (Came to A.H.S. Sept. 1928) I now live in Hadley, Mass. Was delighted and had accepted but due to a sudden and grave illness of her sister. Miss Miller had to cancel her reservation. ELIZABETH BAKER POND - (Came to A.H.S. Sept, 1926) I still live in Agawam. Called to accept and expressed her gratitude and joy at being with all of us. MARJORIE WARD - Came to A.H.S. in 1922). Still lives in Agawam. Called to accept and exDressed her gratitude and pleasure at being invited. HARMON SMITH - (Carr» to A.H.S. in 192li) Still lives in Agawam. Although he is not as strong as most of us remember him, he was haopy to have been invited and will make every effort to be there. MARION EDGSLL CRCUCH - (Came to A.H.S. Sept. 1929) I live in Gardner, Mass. It is with deep regret that I cannot accept. I assure you there is nothing that would have made me haopier than to have been with you all. My five years at Agawam High are very precious ones to me as I was fortunate enough to be chosen to start the Girls' Physical Education Program in the brand new gymnasium. Have a wonderful evening. KATHERINE PHAELEN HADLEY (Came to A.H.S. in 1927) I am widowed and live in North Carolina. It was kind of you to invite me to your $0th anniversary reunion. I have a flight North scheduled for later. However, if circumstances should permit my getting away earlier, you may be sure I'll be present and even willingly go without the dinner. I keep busy doing hospital volunteer work, taking a course or two, trying to keep house and with outside help, give some time to the large yard. FREDERICK DACEY - (Came to A.H.S. in 1922) Was in Florida for the Winter. Mow living in Agawam, foiled to say that he was happy that we wanted him to be a part of the party. Felt he should decline as his physical condition might not permit him to attend. EMILY MC CORMICK - (Came to Agawam in 192h) Started at the Springfield St. school and moved to A.H.sTher second year. Called to say she was delighted to accept the invitation CIARA L. MC INTUffi)-(Both came to A.H.S. in 192?) Both are not L ELEANOR SMITH' -Tj- Mclntir, lives in Newton Center, Mass. Miss Smith lives —--------- Northampton, Mass.