Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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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.

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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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