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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CIASS 0? 1931 GOLDEN JUBILES Music by Alma Colson Boynton Lyrics by Edith Pisano Michaud Pa, ■ Lj , T J . 1 vl ,. J 1 4 • k , A. L . „ (I ) r J: . Vl J A 1 2 • Oh, Classmates dear we • Dear friends a smile, a celebrate Our Gol—den Ju bi lee ha nd clasp, Warm friendships will re - - new -h- 1 1 - — s j: j J —4= Mo- -ments of hap- - py mem - o - ries For all E -ter- ni - t - y An evening that is go - 1 - - den Could be in store for y - ou nr I- . I k L J J . r ' pi -J — Oh Class of Cham»— i. - - ons recall The things that we did best This Gol-den An- ni-----ver-----sary Both Beau- ti - ful and rare The snorts the mu sic and all oth - er tal- ents we poss - essed Was . planned to make more mem - o - -ries for you and me to share We 11 dream of by - gone mo -ments Our hearts will al - ways store far 1 -f” ■ U1 r r J J 1:.J i The hao - i - ness they bring us is ours for - e - - ver more