Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1932 volume:

A YEAR BOOK PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1932 AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL AGAWAM - - MASSACHUSETTS Page Two THE FACULTY Mr. Benjamin J. Phelps, Superintendent Mr. F. . Earl Williams, Principal Mrs. Hazel Aldrich Domestic Science Miss Gertrude Belyea Bookkeeping Miss Nelle I. Button English Miss Mary M. Crowley Art Mr. Frederick T. Dacey Manual Training Mrs. Marion Edgell Physical Training and Coach of Girls' Athletics Mr. Allan M. Hadley Science Miss Dorothy H. Lilly English — Year Book Advisor Miss Klaine Mansfield French Miss Clara L. Mclntire Typing and Shorthand Miss Eleanor Miller Latin and Geometry Miss Ruth A. Perry M usic Mrs. Elizabeth B. Pond Economics Miss Katharine M. Phealan History and English Mr. John Quirk Science Miss Eleanor H. Smith Mathematics Mr. Harmon A. Smith Miss Marjorie Ward Physical Training and Coach of Boys' Athletics History Page Three Feeding Hills Creighton Abrams Toots “ Hard work is not an obstacle but a step.” Pro Merito; Sportsmanship Brotherhood Award, 3; Class President, 4; Student Council President, 4; The Agawam Mirror Staff I-2-3-4, Editor-in-Chief 4; Latin Club 3-4; Hi-Y 2- 3-4, President, 4; Football 2-3-4, Captain 4; Dramatic Club 3- 4; Senior Play: Class Orator. Vera Alvergini 57 C ooley St. No. Agawam “lUde “All good things come in small packages.” Pro Merito; Alpha Beta Gamma; Student Council Secretary. 4; ('.lee Club 2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4, President, 4; French Club 2; Class Vice-President, 3; Secretary Athletic Associa- tion. 4; Operetta, 3-4: I’sher 3; Senior Play 4: The Agawam Mirror Staff 4. Philip Arnold 556 Springfield St., Feeding Hills Phil To take things as they be, that’s my philosophy” Senior Play. Mary Barbieri 94 Moore St., No. Agawam .1 . As her oivn simple self, she was best.” Alpha Beta Gamma; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; BasketIxiII 1-3; Ojjeretta 2-3; Publicity Manager of Senior Play: I’sher, 3. Charles Benoit 1324 Main St., Agawam Lamie God's gift to women.” Football 1-2-3-4: Basketball 1-2-3-4, Captain, 4; Baseball 2-3-4; Glee Club 2-3; Operetta 2-3; Student Council 3; French Club 4; Hi-Y Club 2-3-4, Secretary 3; Treasurer of Athletic Association 4; Senior Play: (“lass Prophecy. Nancy Biuso 222 SufTield St., Agawam “Reproof on her lips and a smile in her eyes.” Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Art Club 1. Page Pour THE ORATION CREIGHTON ABRAMS This year commemorates the two hundreth anniversary of the birth of the greatest American, the Father of our country — George Washington — the man who as a boy led his playmates in mimic battles and as a man led a nation in a dreadfully real war. We are all familiar with his exploits. He has been our idol ever since we marched up and down with newspaper hats, a wooden sword, and a tin pan band. Washington’s winter of suffering at Valley Forge with his army stand out vividly in our memory. Congress refused to send men. money, food, and clothing. The states would not give aid unless the war was right in their own backyard. Washington’s men were starving, freezing wretches, sick of war, their goal of independence lost in a fog of suffering. Even in the face of these despairing circumstances Washington's hope and confidence in the future of our United States never faltered. It took a man who did not jump blindly, desperately at each opportunity offered, but a man, who could think clearly, and act sanely, a true patriot to lead the hopeless cause to victory. Now as then the citizens of the United States are engulfed in a depressing atmosphere. We are not fighting a war; we are recovering from one. It has been reported prosperity is just around the corner, but even though Commander Byrd has been as far as the Antartic no one has found the corner. During a period of depression it is only natural for a people to turn and slash expenses on all sides to cut down the cost of living. As the situation assumes a more serious aspect, the slash- ing of expenses becomes more heedless. Desperation replaces discretion. People think not of the consequences of cutting expenses, only that reduction means the spending of less money. As we once played the young “General Washington” now let us adopt his optimism, his confidence in our government, and his attitude of clear thinking. This building is not just a stone structure; it is a lasting, tangible expression of your interest in the future of the younger generation of this town, your sons and daughters. Ours is not a backward community, a township of simple, backsliding, unprogressive countryfolk. It is a community of confident, progressive American citizens. You have, by way of proof, one of the finest high school systems in the State — organized, efficient, modern. It is obvious that you as taxpayers have done your part of the task well. Your interests and efforts have been sincere but to make them successful the school in itself must do half. Has the school in itself responded to your progressive spirit? This question is most clearly and satisfactorily answered by an hasty acquaintance with what is going on in the school. The situation of Agawam High School reminds me of the circumstances of the second Persian invasion upon the Greek peninsula, the events of which come to us through the writings of an early Greek historian, Herodotus. The Athenians, learning of the approach of a horde of Persians, sent to Sparta a plea for aid, but the Spartans sent back word that the moon was not in the right place to fight so they would not come. This discouraged the Athenians not a little; nevertheless under the able leadership of a general, Miltiades, they set out to stop the Persians. The Athenians were a ery patriotic people: they loved their country and they upheld their democratic government: they were fighting for their homes, while on the other side the Persian army consisted of a great number of mercenaries fighting for pay and led by a selfish king. Darius. True; in numbers the Persians were superior but in spirit vastly inferior. Miltiades in a clever maneuver caught the Persians on a narrow strip of Iteach where the force power” of their vast hordes of mercenaries was a hindrance and there he defeated them. Many times larger than ours are the student bodies of the great city high schools. They have larger typing classes from which to choose delegates. Yet at state-wide typing contests Agawam High Schoool representatives win first honors. It is presump- tuous indeed to think that all of the genius lives in Agawam. Yet there must be some reason for Page Five Ilazel Bennett James St., Feeding Hills Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Art Club 1. Kenneth Blanchard 49 Royal St., Feeding Hills “Shrimp” Qualify not quantity Pro Merito; Hi-Y Club 3; Aviation Club 3-4; French Club 2-3-4; Senior Play Class History; Latin Club 1. Norma Broggi 181 Springfield St. Feeding Hills “ Norm ie ’ The greater the. obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Pro Merito; Sportsmanship Brotherhood Award, 3; Alpha Beta Gamma; Secretary of the Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4; Dramatic Club 2-4; Secretary, 4; Class Secretary, 4; Type- writing Contest 2-3-4; Shorthand Contest 3:4; Spelling Con- test 1-2-3-4; French Club 2; Senior Play; Class Will. Angelina Castelli 28 King St., North Agawam “Ang” “ Vour plainness and shortness please me well. Alpha Beta Gamma; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2; French Club 2; Hockey 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3; Usher 3-4; Typewriting Contest 4. Jennie Caruso 206 Suffield St., Agawam “ What men dare, dare I. Glee Club 2-3; Hockey 1-2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Usher 4. Madeline Caruso 206 Suffield St., Agawam “Maddy” “More fun. Hockey 1-2-3-4; Basket lull 2-3-4; Alpha Beta Gamma; Usher 4; Art Club 2-3. Page Six Agawam’s standing in the front rank. The reason is leadership. The school committee and Mr. Phelps have chosen wisely in selecting the teachers, staff, and principal of our school. Do we, as students, stop to think why teachers spend hours of their own time to help some of us who slip, finding the way too steep? Why do teachers devote extra time to clubs, plays and assembly programmes, which stimulate an interest in their respective courses? We know these things are not required of them. The answer is obvious; they are here to help us, to prepare us for what may come after high schCjol whether it l e a college or a job. The faculty has our best interests in mind. Our principal has led the way in establishing an efficient system and well balanced programme in the high school. While the football team is winning a championship, the commercial depart- ment is gathering more trophies or the agricultural department is distinguishing itself at a judging contest. The Dramatic club presents such a fine piece of work as “The Valiant”, and the Agawam Mirror wins the highest possible standing in the National Scholastic Critical Survey. The extra- curricula activities are fine, a credit to any school yet they do not crowd scholastic endeavors. Agawam High School has reached the peak in both its scholastic and extra-curricula activities. Such success is only j ossible through a hearty cooperation and understanding of the student body, the faculty, and Mr. Williams. So to the citizens of this town: You have done your part and the school in itself has done its part. Your purjxise in creating this high school is accomplished — you have a means of giving the young people of this town the l est possible preparatory education. Since the school has reached such heights let us, as the students, and you, as the owners, be doubly careful that we do nothing to impair its progress. In the school let the understanding between pupils and faculty be broader. Look to the administration and the faculty not as slave to master but as friend to helper. In the maintenance of the school, think of all the consequences before you make a change in system or cutting down of the administrative force. You will not let desperation displace discretion. You will take this high school system through this i eriod of depression just as Washington led his army through their winter at Valley Forge — with a clear head and a confident spirit. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS Parents, Friends of the Class of ’32: We welcome you to the tenth Commencement exercises of Agawam High School. For us this is an occasion for conflicting emotions, sadness and joy: joy because we have now, success- fully completed four years of high school work, joy, because we will l e placed in a new life, offering new opportunities, new possibilities; — sadness because we must leave Agawam I ligh School and all that it has meant to us. The faculty and Mr. Williams have been our “Pathfinders”; we have followed where they have led. Mr. Phelps and the school committee have been the chief navigators; they have laid with discretion the course of this high school system. You, the towns- I eople, have been the sustainance of all. You created this entire system; you supported our every activity here at school. How can this lie but a moment of joy as we realize your interest in us, and a moment of sadness that we have but mere words to express our gratitude? Friends, every member of our class offers his sincere gratitude for what you have done and extends to you the heartiest of welcomes to these our class day exercises. CRFIGHTON ABRAMS Page Seven Earl Cesan West St., Feeding Hills “Speech is great but silence greater. Judging Contests I-2-3-4; Christmas Play 1; Prize speaking Contest 2-3-4; Dramatic Club. Henry Charvat 381 Silver St., Agawam “ Hank “Nature has given me two ears but only one mouth.” Baseball 3-4; Basketball 3-4; Football 4. Gerald Cleary 1282 Springfield St., Feeding Hills Jerry” “Actions speak louder than words.” Class Treasurer 4 ; Dramatic Club 4; Senior Play ; Senior Play Business Manager. Rose Conte 401 Springfield St., North Agawam “Ro” ”The light that lies, in a woman’s eyes.” Alpha Beta Gamma; Class Secretary 1-3; Class Vice-President 4; C.lee Club 1-4; Orchestra 2-3-4: Orchestra Contest 2-4; Operetta 1-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; French Club 3; Senior Play; Cshcr 3; Typewriting and Shorthand Contest 4; ('lass Gifts; C'lass Song. Edson Ferrell 134 Walnut St.. North Agawam “Sparky” “ lie was the idol of the Freshman girls. Hi-Y Club 3-4; Secretary 4; French Club 3-4, President, 4; Dramatic Club 4; The Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4; Cheer Leader 4; Senior Play. Celestine Fournier 185 S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills “Celly” I’m just tipsy with laughter.” Glee Club 1-2-3-4; French Club; Song Leader 4; Usher 3-1; Hockey 4; Dramatic Club 4. Page Eight CLASS HISTORY Characters King Tut Queen Tut Noah Cleopatra Nebuchadnezzar Scene: A small suburban pyramid on the modest estate of King Tut and his wife. A palm tree hedge diverts the rays of the sun from a card table in the foreground. (King Tut snoring in pyramid. Queen Tut enters) Q.T. Tuttywakeup! Wake up! Haven’t you slept long enough? Why it’s 1932 already! I’m expecting some old friends. Come now, King Tut, or I'll pull you out of your casket (Whole pyramid moves. Small door opens and King Tut sticks out head sleepily) K. T. What you want? (Tries to get out small door but is stuck) Darn it! I’ll swear that they put me in through this door. Something happened to me while I was sleeping. Q. T. King Tut if you don’t come out this minute, I’ll take your car and go down town and get a divorce! K. T. Aw, Queenie, don’t be like that, I’ll be right out. (Pyramid trembles, rises, and finally falls on its side. King Tut emerges, stretches) Oh-hum! Say Queenie! Why did you make me break my non-stop sleeping record? 0. T. (Impatiently) Will you wake up and listen to me? I’m expecting dignified company any minute now. Quick, move this piano over here. (K. T. pushes and grunts) This place is a sight! Get your old pyramid out of the way! (K. T. puffing from exertion on piano, slowly goes to his pyramid) Tutty you must hurry. What will Miss Cleopatra—? K. T. Miss Cleopatra? Oh, boy! (Seizes pyramid and gives it a generous shove) Q. T. —and Old Man Noah— K. T. That old fogy! Q. T. What would they think if the place were all mussed up? The card table is in the corner. Put it here. (K. T. unfolds table, and puts it in place while Q. T. arranged chairs). K. T. Gee whiz! You’re going to work me to the bone. Oh. tell me, has that prune Noah any matrimonial inclinations to Cleo? Q. T. King Tut! I have a good mind to leave you right now! (K. T. anxious) The idea talking that way! Q. T. Shh! Here they come. Stay here while I go to meet them. K. T. (Disappointed) Why can’t I go? (Cleo and Noah enter) Q. T. How-do-you-do, Cleopatra and you, Mr. Noah? You both look fine! K. T. I’ll say she does! How-do-you-do Cleo? (Cleo nods and smiles) N. Hi, Tut old pal! What you doing with yourself? (Looks him over) K. T. (Angrily) None of your business! Q. T. Now boys, please don’t squabble. Wouldn’t you like to play bridge? Cleo and I will be partners. N. (Good naturedly) O. K. by me. (All seated. K. T. edging close to Cleo) Q. T. (Gives Noah cards) There, Noah, you can deal. N. (Takes cards, shuffles them, deals) I used to be good at this when I was young. K. T. (Showing off before Cleo) Good! You ought to see me play poker. Why I would always— N. (Quickly) Come home in a barrel! Cleo. What funny boys! K. T. You mean him, don’t you Cleo. (Q. T. kicks his shin) () v! (Plays cards) N. You folks haven’t heard of my last world cruise in the Ark have you? Q. T. No. We gave up taking Ballyhoo last year. Page Nine Josephine Fragomeni WooclclilT Avc., Agawam “Jo I'll speak in a monstrous little voice. Glee Club 3-4; Art Club 2. Alfred Goulet 620 Springfield St., Feeding Hills “Gizzy “Always the gentleman.” Hi-Y Club 3-4; Latin Club 2-3-4; Class Treasurer 2: Assistant Treasurer Athletic Association 4; The Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4, Business Manager 4; Cheer Leader 4; Senior Play; Oper- etta 4. Lucy Graziano Gardner St., Feeding Hills “Lu A woman she seemed of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Usher 4. Percival Hastings 45 School St., Agawam “Percy “Slow of speech but quick of thought.” Hi-Y Club 3-4; Baseball 4. Phyllis Jewett 63 Reed St., Agawam “Phil “0f softest manners, unaffected mind. Lover oj peace, and friend of human kind. Filtered Agawam from Technical High School in 1931. French Club 4; Senior Play Prompter; Glee Club 3; Year Book Committee. Della Lamson 24 Main St., Agawam “Del “ Why should the devil have all the good rimes.” Class Treasurer 1; Class Vice-President 2; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Operetta 3-4; Senior Play Committee; Junior Marshal; Year Book Editor; Student Council 4; French Club 4; Usher 3. Page Ten Cleo. Oh, Noah, you must tell us about it. I’m so interested in travels. K. T. ril tell you some, sometimes Cleo. N. Well, my animals and I were tired of hearing everybody telling how Lindl ergh hopped to Paris and what a dandy ship the Graf Zeppelin was, so we tuned up the Ark for a long trip some- where. When we thought we were about there, we | eeked over the side. Q.T. (Pause) Go on Noah. K. T. He’s stuck N. I left something out, I mean I left him out. K. T. Out where? N. Nowhere! 1 just forgot to say I took along my friend Nebuchadnezzar. K. T. Took him where? N. You certainly are thick. I took him on the Ark with the rest of my animals. A'. T. Oh! N. As I was saying, we looked over the side and saw a sign on a big brick lx x, “Agawam I ligh School.’’ Cleo. How thrilling! Did they open the box, Noah? N. I was mighty interested, because I had heard a lot about that school in the “Jungle News” which circulates around my Ark. Then we stopped to listen to some kids going by. They were arguing about some football game: I reckon it was with West Springfield. One of them said “West side hasn’t a chance with Agawam! Look at who’s on our team: Benoit, Mosely, Abrams, Pond, and Mutti. Why, the Twin State League has been easy picking for them, and l esides they haven’t even been scored on this year.” The other kid was going to say something but he didn’t. Cleo. I just adore football players. K. T. Hey, Noah, how do you play? Q. T. What did you do then, Noah? N. As I said before, I was interested, so I told Nebuchadnezzar that we would hang around to find out all about the school. It wasn’t long liefore we heard their bushel-basket team was up to the M. S. C. Tournament at Amherst. Q. T. Did they make any baskets? N. You bet they did! But not enough to win the cup as they had two years before. Any- way, they won the Twin State championship right along. Cleo. Were there any nice boys on the team? N. Sure, the same Benoit and Moseley that were on the kicking team, and another chicken called “Turkey Sandwich” — no — “Nacewicz.” Pond and Charvat made good substitutes, too. The Manager of their clique was a sawed-off piece of lightning, Multi. Cleo. It must be grand to be a bushel-basket-ball player. K. T. Can you learn it by a correspondence course, Noah? N. You can if you have a mind to. (X T. Go on and tell us what else you found out. N. While I was scouting around, I bumped plumb into two high duck-in-the-mucks, called “Seniors.” Nebby and I wondered how those creatures originated. He said they must have taken gas to make them so airy but I know better. They lxdonged to the class that had histories and could trace their ancestors to the Mayflower. Cleo. Oh, Noah, you know so much. K. T. He doesn’t know a thing. Cleo; he’s just giving us a good time. X. Good time! Why you blowing bag of hot air! I’ll prove it to you1 (Goes to telephone) My pal Nebuchadnezzar is in town today looking for a first name. He’ll tell you if I’m spreading it. (calls) Hello — give me 2 Whipped Creams with straws. Please — Hi, Nebby, can you come to this place right quick? Yes, over here. Work your Model-T hard because we’re in a controversy, Tut and I. So long. Cleo. Is your boy friend good looking, Noah, dear? K. T. Not half so good as me, Cleo. I’ve seen him and he looks like a Bolshevik. Page Eleven Josephine Luccardi 60 Highland Ave., North Agawam “Jo” “Courteous, though coy, and gentle, though retired. Typewriting and Shorthand Contest 4: ('.lee Club 2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; French Club 3; Usher 4; ('lass History. Carlson Martyny Line St., I-eeding Hills “Fat” “Good nature and weight are seemingly inseparable companions. Hi-Y Club 2-3-4. Bernice Merrill Agawam “Bunny” “I learn my lessons to please myself.” Shorthand Contest 3-4; ('.lee Club 1-2-4; Usher 4. Irene Montagna 11 Highland Ave., No. Agawam “Retie” “Good nature is worth more than knowledge, more than money to those 'who possess it.” Alpha Beta Gamma; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2; Shorthand Contest 4; Basketball 3-4; Hockey 4; Usher 4. Walter Moseley 855 Main St., Agawam “Seth” “Dark places hold no terrors for him.” Filtered Agawam in 1029. Basketl� ull 2«3a4?4£pOtball 2-3-4; Operetta 4: Dramatic Club 2: The Agawam Mhiror Sj flT 4; President of Athletic Association 4 ; Class Will. s Primo Mutti 81 High-Su, North Agawam “Squeaks” “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.” Football 3-4; Basketball Manager 4; Hi-Y 3-4; Glee Club 3-4; ('lass Treasurer 3; Senior Play; ('lass Gifts. )?l r 'A Page Twelve Q.T. I hear someone coming. Tut, tut! N. I’ll just bet your last cent that’s him already. Xebbv was always a fast man. (Knter Neb.) Hi-lo again Nebby old nut. Neb. Nebraska Nebuchadnezzar, please sir. N. Oh! It’s Nebraska. (Neb. sits) Folks, this is my bunk-mate, Nebby, 1 was telling you about a piece back. K. T. Sit down, Nebby. He’s your bunk-mate all right. N. Nebby, that mummy says we’ve never l een to Agawam. You tell him. Neb. You’re jolly well right, dear fellow. N. And discovered the Seniors were diseased with history? Neb. By Jove, nothing could be more evident. K. T. All right; we’ll say you were at Agawam. W hat is their history? Cleo. Yes, you must tell us, Nebby dear. Neb. Nebuchadnezzar, please madam. N. Come on Nebraska. Neb. Well, sir, the president of— Q. T. President? Cleo, I think we will let the men talk politics alone. Anyway I want to show some of my new spring hats, just from Paris. Come (K. T. groans loudly; they exit) K. T. That’s where my money goes. N. Hurray! Now we’re free! Come on, you living whisk-broom, tell Tut about the Fresh- man class officers. Neb. Well sir, the president was Everett Pond, his assistant, Ruth Skinner, the treasurer, Della Lam son. and the secretary Rose Conte. 1 thank you. N. You’re welcome all right. Tut, that year the Semaphore class gave the Fresh-kids a Hallowe’en Party and had planned to initiate them but their feet got cold. Winter came early that year. (Laugh) K. T. There were more Freshmen than Sophomores weren’t there? I suppose you could handle two full grown men by yourself! N. Sure! You just step up here. Neb. Gentlemen, please desist. N. Go ahead Nebby, give us the dope on their Semaphore and J unior officers Neb. To begin with, sir, the Sophomores— N. The Semaphores! Neb. —the Semaphores were parked in Miss Lilly’s and Miss Phealan’s rooms. The honorable Mr. Pond was reelected president as he was the next year. His noble assistants were Della Lamson and Vera Alvergini, respectively. Eleanor Samble was his secretary and Alfred Goulet his treas- urer in the Semaphore year. When Juniors, Lady Conte and Lord Mutti occupied the offices of secretary and treasurer. N. Great, Nebraska, great! You’ll make a corking secretary for the League of Nations. Eh, Tut? K. T. Of course, some people can gab and gab like the politicians in the U. S. N. What do you know about the I . S.? If you ever went there— Neb. Gentlemen, I presume you to be straying. Lord Noah please do inform his Highness of the annual Junior Promenade. N. Everyone plumb enjoyed themselves dancing, drinking punch, and hiding in the dark. Before they did this the Juniors had one great time decorating the hall as an old-fashioned garden. They just about drove their treasurer, Mutti, loco by a-pestering him to buy this and get that, (laughs) Oh. I forgot to say how hard their home room teacher. Miss Miller, worked for them. K. T. All for one night? Noah, old man, you’re not the only poor fish in this world. Neb. Sirs, it would be a jolly shame not to mention the great honors reaped by the excellent Page Thirteen Shoemaker Lane, North Agawam Anthony Nacewicz “Tony “Life must be taken as it conies.” Raymond Nacewicz Westfield St., Feeding Hills “Turkey “Silence is golden.” Baseball 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4. Stanley Nacewicz Shoemaker Lane, North Agawam “Sian “ He is the friend for every need.” Baselxill 2-3-4; Basketlxill 2-3-4; Football 3-4; (‘«lee Club 4. Dorothy Neill 926 Springfield St., Feeding Hills “Dot “She’s a girl worth while, a girl who will smile, when everything goes dead wrong.” (dee Club 1-2-3-4; Ixitin 3-4, President, 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Hockey 1-2-3-4; Costume Manager of Senior Play. Everett Pond Main St., Agawam “Eb “The pleasing punishment that women bear.” Football 2-3-4: Class President 1-2-3; Student Council Treas- urer 3; Senior Play. Mabel Pooler 11 Mill St., Agawam “She was ever fair, and never proud, Had tongue at will, and yet was never loud.” Entered Agawam from Commerce, October, 1931. Page Fourteen typist, Miss Broggi. With only one year’s experience, Norma wrote sixty-two words j er minute at the contest in Worcester and won a trip to Richmond, Virginia. In her Senior year, at Greenfield she carried off first honors by typing ninety words per minute. At this contest there was another fortunate girl, Bernice Merrill who won the shorthand award. Honors indeed! N. While we are on the subject of the girls accomplishments we can mention their athletics. They gave a gymnasium exhibition last year— K. T. That sounds great! Ar. —they have played other girls’ teams in basketball, and hockey. Neb. My dear Noah, you must not forget to name the girls. (K. T. takes out small pad and writes) N. Ellen Ross, Irene Montagna, Madeline and Jennie Caruso, Dorothy Neill, Kthel Robin- son, Jennie Statkun, and Angelina Castelli. (Enter Q. T. and Cleo) Q. T. (Sees K. T. writing) King Tut! Writing in your date book! Oh! You—! (Takes it away) K. T. Aw, Queenie. N. Ladies you are just in time to hear our radio announcer broadcast the last chapter of the class history. Fire away Nebraska. Neb. Briefly, the President, Creighton Abrams; Vice-President, Rose Conte; Secretary, Norma Broggi; and money-holder, Gerald Cleary. The year was begun correctly by the addition of Vera Alvergini, Justine Healy, Norma Broggi, Abrams, Blanchard, and Swanson to the fold of the Pro Merito Society. Then the year’s activities began in earnest. First, the Senior Kid party, in which Baron P. Mutti captured the honors by his classic interpretation of the Virginia Reel; then, the operetta “Jerry of Jericho Road” whose stars were Goulet and Moseley. In the Dra- matic Club’s play, “The Valiant” the talent of Miss Alvergini, Goulet and Ferrell and Cleary was shown, not forgetting the coaching by Rose Conte and Kthel Renton. Next came the greatest production ever put on in the High School — the Senior Play, It Won’t Be Long Now.” N. Whoa, just a minute, Nebby; let your breath catch up to you. (To others) The Seniors put a lot of work and time into that play. The cast and all the faculty with the others who lent a hand ought to be praised. While the Ark was passing, my animals burst out laughing when they saw Charlie Benoit hanging the wall-paper. Cleo. Noah, did you mention the Alumni-Student dance given by the Student Council on New Year’s Eve? Anthony told me about it. K. T. Cleo, are you still stringing him along? He isn’t worth it. Q. T. King Tut, mind your own affairs! Cleo. Not long ago Anthony made me a marvelous present — nothing but a brand new Mirror, just off the press. N. Yes, the Mirror is a reflection of what is done in school. The staff works hard to make it successful or they are good counterfeiters. Well, alxmt this time our hippopotamus caught cold and I couldn’t watch the Seniors as they passed from school life, because I had to keep feeding him cough drops. Neb. I can testify that those Seniors went at terrific speed to complete their duties before the year closed. School work, jx sing for pictures at Bosworth’s, constructing the Year-Book, and having their Banquet. Really, a jolly busy group, I say. K. T. Oh, Nebby old pal, did you mention a banquet? An honest-to-goodness banquet? Q. T. That is what I heard him say. Didn’t lie, Cleo? Cleo. I agree with you entirely Queenie. K. T. Banquets always sounded g xxl to me, so Noah, old clam, I’ll treat you and the rest at the nearest hot dog stand! Let’s go! CURTAIN JOSEPHINE LUCCARDI KENNETH BLANCHARD ERNEST SWANSON Page Fifteen Lavinia Raisbeck Suffielcl, Conn. “Viri' The very room she was in, seemed warm Jrom floor to cetlittg.” ('.lee Club 1-2-3-4; Operetta 2-3-4: Hockey 1-2; Junior Mar- shal: Basketball 1-2; Senior Class Color Committee; ('lass Prophecy: French Club 2; Dramatic Club. Ethel Renton 308 Westfield St., Feeding Hills “Billy Modesty, thy name is Billy.” Glee Club 2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3; Hockey 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Property Manager 2, Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Student Council 1-3, Vice-President, 3; Usher 3-4. Ethel Robinson Xorthwood St., Feeding Hills “Et “She agrees to differ.” (•lee Club 3-4; College Club 1; Hockey 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3 4; Usher 3; Senior Play Publicity and Costume Manager. Ellen Ross 106 Moore St., North Agawam “Chi pie “ Her words were full of jest and youth) ul jollity.” Glee Club 1-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Katin Club 3-4; Bas- ketball 2-3-4; Captain, 4; Hockey 2-3 4; Senior Play. Marjorie Secord 622 Main St., Agawam “Marg “Fair and soft goes forth.” Glee Club 4; Art Club 2. Helen Squire 666 Main St., Agawam “Spots Ah, I am stabbed with laughter.” The Agawam Mirror Stall 1-2; Glee Club 1-2-4. Page Sixteen CLASS WILL We, the class of 1932, having come to the end of our scholastic rope, find it necessary to dis- solve the scholarly bonds which for so many years have connected ns with every misdeed occurring within the halls of the Agawam High School, and hereby solemnly declare our independence of the shackles of pedagogical tyranny, leaving to our several victims, the disconsolate faculty, traces of our manly fortitude and womanly virtue, having survived the terrible tax imposed upon our brains during the four years of toil under the flag of the Agawam High School. To the Town of Agawam: Our everlasting pride in its High School — our Alma Mater. To Mr. Phelps: Our sincere appreciation for the many privileges enjoyed during our High School career. To Mr. Williams: Another chance to coach a play so efficiently as he has “It Won’t Be Long Now' To the Faculty: A lively interest in the development of another Senior (Mass as faultless and remarkable as our own. To Miss Lilly: An authorized bulletin explaining “Why Seniors Must Study Burke and Appre- ciate Him. To Miss W ard: A history class Economics expert to take Cleary’s place next year. To the J uniors: The long-awaited chance to wear the Seniors’ high hats. To the Sophomores: A group of financial exj erts to manage the class’s assets and liabilities. To the Freshmen: Another year with which to banish their shyness, (it they have any.) To Vincent Cirillo: Primo Mutti's verbosity. To Beulah Rivers: Our sincere hope that her voice won’t change during the summer months. To Elsie Johnson: A beauty parlor to furnish with the equipment she has in her desk. To Dorothy Geoffrion: Phyllis Jewett ’s eccentricities. To Charles I lamblen: A make-up set to hide the pencil-marks on his face. This is to be applied after each period. To Blanche Couture: 'Pen nights in each week so that she will be able to keep all of her dates. To Dorothy Brown: A boy friend from among her own classmates so she won’t be lonesome next year. To Leonard Belcher: An original wise-crack for use in French Class. To Irma Soper: Someone who will really appreciate those eyes. To Mary Tatro: A more sympathetic sister — one who won’t go home with a daily report. To Stanley Savage: A little more faith in his fellow men. To Madeline Haynes: A permanent position as French tutor among her classmates. To Helen I )onaldson: A leash so she can keep track of a certain graduate. To Barbara Halladay: The right to share her knowledge of Second-year Algebra with some of the less fortunate students. To Celia Grasso: Some of Ethel Robinson’s self-assurance so that she won’t be afraid to make herself heard. To Anna Piazzo: A standing order of eggs at Hastings’ farm. Then she’ll have plenty of material with which to make more remarkable caricatures of her classmates. To Josephine Penna: Madeline Caruso’s impishness to put one over on those presumptuous Sophomores. To Eleanor Wright: Our Thelma’s knowledge that she’s always “Wright until married. To Rose Pedulia: A clock that always runs slow so she can catch up with her homework. To Alice Scherpa: A love charm to enhance her fascination for a certain well-known Junior boy. To Josephine Tronconi: An opportunity to serenade her gentleman classmates with her spunky banjo. To Robert Johnston: One of Miss Button’s visionary thought-control machines attached to his chair to herd his thoughts when they’ve gone wool-gathering. To Alfred Davis: Ernest Swanson’s droll expression to match his own sparkling wit. Page Seventeen Jennie Statkun Suffield St., Agawam '‘She keeps her old simplicity and truth.” Hockey 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3; French Club 3; Usher 3-4. Mary Stocker 25 Kensington St., Feeding Hills Mew “My tongue will tell the anger of my heart” Glee Club 1 -2-3-4; Alpha Beta Gamma; Usher 3-4; Senior Play Stage Manager 3. Ernest Swanson North St., Feeding Hills Ernie “ Virtue has its reward ” Pro Merito; Ili-Y 3; Aviation Club 3-4; French Club 4; Student Council 4. Thelma Wright 17 Cooper St., Agawam “ ller friendship was exactly timed” Entered from Commerce in Octolx;r, 1931. Anthony Zerra Garden St., Agawam Tony “Always ready to lend a hand where one is needed.” Dramatic Club 1-2; Operetta 3; Business Manager of Operetta 3; Glee Club 4; Senior Play 4; Senior Play Property Manager; Business Manager Baseball Team 4. ball ' Colemore St., Feeding Hills “Gertie hearts by the qualities we display, retain them by the qualities we possess.” ic Clyb 2-4; Alpha Beta Gamma; Hockey 3-4; Basket- L I sfier3-4; Glee Club 3-4; Senior Play. Page Eighteen To Patsy Fcrrero: A copyright on Robert Raymond’s contemplated essay, ‘How I Survived English Grammar.” To Ruth Abbott: Helen Squire’s “drag” so she can get all the milk-shakes she wants free of charge, gratis, and for nothing. To Edward Connor: A portable bed to carry from class to class. To Albert Wieland: Alfred Goulet’s fatal charm. To Thomas Voislow: Edson Ferrell’s wise-cracks. We arc sure that when these are added to his supply, he’ll have enough for his entire Senior year. To Richard Shields: A set of parallel bars so he will keep off the gymnasium walls. To Rita Provost: A bottle of smelling salts to use during the girls’ basketball games next year. To Thomas Ramah: Fifty pounds from a certain Senior lx y. To Norman Roberts: Everett Pond’s position as best looking boy in his class. To Francis O’Connor: A supply of McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets (These are supposed to pro- mote growth.) To Peter Kaskeski: A megaphone to use during class recitations, so his classmates and teacher can tell whether he knows his lesson or not. To Clark Jones: A private dentist to repair the teeth knocked out during next year’s football games. To Perino 1 )evecchi: Abram’s ability to speak in assembly. To Charles Ardizoni: Mutti’s talent for keeping the scores of the next year’s basketball games. We feel sorry for the person who tried to puzzle them out. To Doris Morrison: A ribbon to tie onto her glasses so she won’t be continually losing them. To Edna Rust: A photographer to take her picture when she is sitting in one of her thoughtful moods. To Barbara Wright: Some of Helen Squire’s capacity to make noise whenever and wherever she happens to lie. To James Goss: Anthony Zerra’s notoriety as class pest. If he is as successful as Tony, he’ll deserve a medal. To Donald Kenney: Swanson’s ambition added to his own ability so he can always be at the head of the class. To Marcel Rioux: A supply of gum for the whole of his Senior year, enough in fact, for several wads in one day, when some of the teachers happen to see him chewing it. To Virginia Brin ton: Della Lamson’s ability to tell amusing stories. To Norma Best: The confidence that no matter how bad she is. she’s always “Best ” To Anna ('ascella: A dose of Bernice Merrill’s “go-as-you-please” manner to keep her from getting discouraged. To Lucille Danforth: Dorothy Neill’s sunny disposition in case she loses sight of her own. To Valentina Agnoli: A gentleman valentine so she won’t miss Nina Arnold next year. To Rena Raffinetti: An enlightening booklet (used by Mary Stocker with remarkable results) entitled, An Appreciation of the Fascinating Art of Shorthand.” To Elsie Schultz: A bit of Jennie Caruso’s playfulness to make her well-known as well as efficient. To Ida Ricci: Another chance to “bring home the bacon” with the aid of Miss Mclntire’s pig. To Anita C'esan: A stool to see into the girls’ mirror when the beauty line becomes too congested. To Margrethe Jensen: A ball and chain to keep her tied to Catherine Moccio for better or worse. To Catherine Moccio: Helen Squire’s hair-breadth escapes to surprise the class from its dignity. To Mary Kalinowski: A new acquaintance to take Frances Figiel’s place next year. May she impress upon Mary the fact that there is freedom of speech in the U. S. To Barbara Grout: A shiny badge in reward for handling United States Mail so efficiently. In Testimony Whereof, We, the Undersigned, Do Set Our Hands and Seal This Fifteenth Day of June, In The Year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Two. NORMA I). BROGGI WALTER MOSELEY Page Nineteen CLASS PROPHECY TIME—1942. PLACE - Hotel Suite in New York City. (Vin is seated on divan reading book knock at door) Vin—Come in. (Enter Charles.) Chas.—Hello, Vin! 1 saw your photograph in the evening paper saying you were at the Kit , and recognized you at once, even though the name under the picture was Kay Arden — America's most dangerous vamp. Vin—Why, Charley, how are you? What in the world are you doing now? Chas—Oh. I’m S|X)rt’s Editor of the Tribune. To think you should l e such a widely known stage vamp under a false name and nobody has caught on to the fact that it was really our old ('lass Flirt, until I saw your picture in the afternoon edition. Vin—That was my manager’s idea for publicity. I t’s g xxl to see someone from our old class, but tell me, what has happened to all our classmates? I’ve been able to keep in touch with a few, but it’s hard to keep track of them all. How’s your old pal, Everett Pond? Chas—Don’t talk to me about that doublecrosser. I’m through with him for a couple of years. Listen, I had a date with one of New York’s richest heiresses last Monday and as Eb and I room together, he heard about it and wanted to come along; naturally I refused. About nine o’clock that evening my hostess rang for the maid - - no answer. After three or four more summons; deciding something was wrong, we went into the kitchen to investigate and there he was. Vin—Who? Chas—Why, Eb, of course, sitting in the kitchen with the maid. To make matters worse, he nonchalantly said, “Hello,” and for all her money, my girl friend had a wicked temper. Imagine my embarrassment. Vin—I most certainly can imagine that, and it sounds just like you two. You always were getting mixed up, and what a racket when you got together. Oh, speaking of racket, have you heard what happened to Primp Mutti? Chas—Tragedy, I’ll bet. Vin—Oh, no, he is now head of the American Communist party, has been a representative from the first Agawam district, and holds the reputation of being the lxjst filibuster in the House of Representatives. That seems natural, if you remember his recitations. Mary Barbieri is his private secretary, and, of course, you can understand that. Chas—Easily, but didn’t you get a thrill last week when you read the big headlines — “Major General Abrams Leads Attack On Russian Revolutionists.” Vin—Yes, I saw that Ellen Ross and Dot Neill were over there as Red Cross nurses also. One of their patients was Sergeant Arnold, who was wounded in action. Other Agawam boys fought too; that explains Ellen Ross’s presence. Chas—Ten years haven’t changed Seth Mosely a bit. He is most successful as a gigolo in an up-to-date night-club. Vin—He would, and Helen Squire has never stopped taking flying lessons from that plump aviator friend of hers; Bernice Merrill spends her time, also, at the airport with Helen, looking for instruction, too. Chas—Remember our prettiest girl, Ethel Renton? She found the life of a co-ed so interesting that she is still in college; Celestine Fournier met a star half-back at the same college, and liked him so much that she made big gains for his affection; last month she scored her goal. The wedding was a very exclusive affair, they say. Vin—It seems peculiar to think of “Celly” as a wife. I know you must have heard of Norma Broggi’s brilliant record, as the champion typist of the United States. Page Twenty Chas—Norma made so many brilliant records that we fell into the bad habit of taking them too casually. IV; - Jennie Caruso is another champion; a star on the All-American Hockey Team, and Madeline is an excellent housekeejjer for ex-President Hoover and his wife. Chas- -Speaking of athletes from our class. I covered the final World Series games between the Giants and the Athletics, and saw the million-dollar battery. Raymond and Stanley Nacewicz work a no-hit-no-run game while Shortstop Charvat slammed out a home run to give the Athletics a 1-0 victory, and the World’s Championship. Manager Tony Nacewicz of the A’s thereby, gained his third consecutive pennant. Vin—They certainly have helped to keep ’32 in the limelight. Chas—But you haven’t heard anything yet. Listen to this headline on the sporting page. “Carlson Martyny, The Mighty Atom disintegrates his opponent, the Wrestling Champion of the World, taking all the falls and also the championship, before a capacity house.” There, what do you think of that? Vin- That puts him in the list of '32 successes. Remember Josephine Fragomeni? She is making quite a success of her school in which she teaches people how to be quiet and reserved. The training must be good, for Irene Montagna finished the course brilliantly. Marjorie Secord is carrying on in the Secord Bakery and Nancy Biuso and Lucy Graziano are two able managers. Chas—We ought to give them the job of cooking for a Class Reunion. .Vin- Rose Conte is accompanying Vera Alvergini, the prima donna of the Chicago Civic Opera Company, and has a great deal to do with Vera’s success. Mablc Pooler receives large ovations for her ballet dancing during the opera. Chas—Vera had a lead in the operetta at school, too, didn’t she? Vin- Oh, yes, (Picks up movie magazine). Look at the article I found yesterday. All about a new movie starring Jackie Coogan’s successor, Kenneth Blanchard. Chas—He was seventy-five pounds of dynamite in a ten pound package. Vin- You bet, and the picture is directed by Mr. Williams. I guess he decided to go to Holly- wood as a director, after the success of the Senior Play. Chas—They should cast Alfred Goulet and Kenneth together. Al, you know is an actor too, and has just finished his latest picture. The Bashful Blonde.” What a boost there has been in the circulation of Ballyhoo, since Edson Ferrell took over the photography section. He is putting more youthful pictures in the magazine because if you remember he preferred freshman girls to dignified seniors. Vin-—Phyllis Jewett married a well-to-do bachelor as she wanted to, and her married life is very luxurious. She is always having a new car. Chas—She certainly deserved a good break. Vin—By the way, how do you like my dress? I picked it up at Josephine Luccardi’s exclu- sive dress shop on Main Street, Agawam. Her chief designer is Thelma Wright. Chas- 11 surely shows Jo’s good taste, and Thelma’s cleverness. Vin- I’m crazy about it. Oh, you'll never guess whom I heard over the radio the other day. Kthel Robinson. She was discoursing to students on the subject, “An Able Reciter.” She picked a good topic. Another girl from Feeding Hills is married now. Mary Stocker is a quiet, but managing wife. Chas—Mary Stocker is married! Well, well. Say I'll bet you can’t guess what Percy Has- tings is doing. Vin—No, what? Chas—Well, Percy went to the wilds of Africa hunting big game. He had some thrilling times, and collected many rare specimens. You know Percy told me he felt more comfortable with lions and tigers than with a party of girls. Vin—You must remember that Percy was very bashful. Angelina Castelli had a strange experience, too. She was sailing on high seas with her sailor, and they were shipwrecked and cast- 6 Page Twenty-one oft' on an island. A ship rescued them successfully and Angelina has decided to stay on shore forever more. Chas They were lucky to reach home. Something funny happened the other day. I was drinking some milk in a restaurant, and whose name and picture do you think was on the lx)ttle? Vin—The poor cow’s I should hope. Chas—No, no. Earl Cesan’s. He is running a big dairy in Feeding Hills that is noted as a model farm all over New England. Vin- That’s from Agawam’s agricultural training and Earl’s perscrvcrance. Have you been back to the old school lately? Chas—Not lately. The last time I was there was when the town of Agawam awarded Mr. Phelps a medal for distinguished public service, and Hazel Bennett is going to paint his portrait, which is to be hung in the town hall. Vin—I stopped in, about two months ago; of course, 1 went into the typewriting room, and there was Gertrude Wheeler as Miss Mclntirc’s successor. Miss Mdntire is a contest manager now. Chas—Too bad we're not at school now, Vin. Another teacher is Jennie Stakum who teaches some of the graduates’ children their ABC’s. Vin—Really? Oh. I have a letter here you might like to see from Paris. Della Lamson is over there, studying the French life. Chas—Della in Paris? (reads letter) Say, this sounds as if she were finding Paris life inter- esting. Vin—She likes it there and has a good time, but she wrote me in a previous letter that she would be home soon. 11 has been three years since I have had had a good talk with Della. Chas—-You women and your good talks. Men never talk like that, so Miss Button used to say. Vin- Not much. The last time 1 was in Agawam a cop talked me deaf, dumb and blind. 1 only went by him without asking. He didn’t give me a ticket though, because I soon recognized him as Gerald Cleary. Chas—He was much more lenient than I would have been. What’s happened to Ernest Swan- son anyway? Vin—He is now head chemist in the DuPont powder works, and the new compounds he can form with a test-tube and a few chemicals is uncanny. Chas—Say don’t forget I took chemistry with him, and he sure was clever. But listen, I am going to tell you a secret. Promise you won’t tell. Vin—Promise. Chas -You remember our “iceman” classmate, Tony Zerra? Well, the poor fellow got into a peck of trouble. He was discouraged. His customers were buying Frigidaires and Kelvina- tors until he was about at the end of his roj c, when he perfected the idea which is the cause of his trouble. Vin- Well, what in the world happened? What did he do? Chas—An officer caught him late one night pouring sand into the machinery of one of his l est customer’s frigidaires. Vin—Poor Tony, that is too bad. He will have to start selling Frigidaires. What time is it anyway? Chas—Time I was going anyhow. Your play is at the Paramount, isn’t it? If you give me a pass I’ll l e honored to come and see you. Vin—The honor will l e mine, Charley (writes pass). Here, and come back stage after the show. Chas—O. K. I ’ll l)c seeing you. So long. Vin—Bye. LAVINIA RAISBECK C HARLES BENOIT Page Twenty- Two CLASS GIFTS Jack-in-the-box. CREIGHTON ABRAMS To you we give (his Jack-in-the-box for all those pops of wise remarks. VERA ALYERGINI Around and within the halls of the school, cleanliness you sought to keep; To help make this your Golden Rule, here is a wastebasket, wide and deep. PHILIP ARNOLD Philly favors a little blonde, but his chances are rather slim, Here’s a pretty little doll, so neat and BLONDE and trim. MARY BARBIERl Mary’s little pocket book, is always filled with junk, So to help her find an ample nook, we’ll give her this spacious trunk. C HARLES BENOIT We know you are an athlete, so big, so strong, so tall, Please keep this small rememberance, a brand new bouncing ball. NANCY BIIJSO Nancy is so very shy, we hardly know she’s around, Here’s a necktie very red, and she won’t have to make a sound. KENNETH BLANCHARD Kenneth is so very small, we don’t know how to make him tall. This tractor big, we hope will aid, his making an imprint on this decade. NORMA BROGGI Norma, you’ve won a lot of medals, typing very fast, Here’s a good, though little typewriter, so your speed will always last. JENNIE CARUSO When away from your classmates and borrowing’s a hard task; Use these pencils bright and gay, I know you’ll need them some fine day. MADELINE C ARUSO To get your coat mixed with someone else’s, is one of your pet delights, Please use these name-tapes neat and clear, and see if you can get it right. ANGELINA CASTELLI 'This new and shiny yacht, to you, Angie, we do give, So when vour boy friend a-sailing goes, you can follow right on his toes. EARL CESAN Wastebasket Blonde Doll Trunk Bouncing Ball Red Necktie Tractor Typewriter Pencils Name-tapes Yacht Horn You are always so very quiet, we never know you’re here. Please take this horn and blow it; and let us know you’re near. HENRY CHARYAT Bottle of Gas Though we know you have one of your own, you always ride in the Nacewicz’s car; Please take this bottle of gas, and show them how grateful you are. GERALD CLEARY Package of Gum Gump, whenever we want gum, we know just where to go; Please accept this package, in case your supply runs low. ROSE CONTE Horn Your horn can never be trusted to blow at the right time and in a tight place, So here’s a horn that makes a good show, please use it any old time, for any old pace. EDSON FERRELL Roadster W e know that you have quite a yen, for Freshmen girls and rumble seats, Please take this car, from the five and ten, so you’ll never have to use your feet. Page Twenty-Three Stills CELESTINE FOURNIER Celly is so very small, she often passes up a date; We’ll do our best to make her tall, these stilts, I’m sure, will change her fate. JOSEPHINE ERAGOMINI You are usually laughing, though we seldom know just why, Use this joke-book, far from puny, and laugh at something really looney. ALFRED GOULET Al, your hands are always neat and trim; they always look just right. Please take this manicuring set, and rub with all your might. LUCY GRAZ IA NO Lucy always love to type, a little over-time, We hope this loud and noisy clock, will stop her with its clear tick-lock. PERCIVAL HASTINGS Joke-book Sa il Set Alarm Clock Hammer Percy is so tall and slim, there are some doors he can’t get in. Here’s a hammer, strong and true; maybe this will help him through. PHYLLIS JEWETT A handsome man to Phyllis we give, for a dependable partner, To help her when she unwantinglv is, that lonesome third party. DELLA LAMSON Della loves to powder her face, every time she enters the room, So here’s a handy vanity case, to help her do it very soon. JOSEPHINE LUC CAR I) I We know for fact, you have no yen, for Woolworth’sexcellent ware; This box of crayons from the five and ten, will surely draw you there. CARLSON MARTYNY Man Vanity Case Crayons New Car You come to school in a car every day, the springs are terrible some say; You take a chance when you want to go far, therefore, we’ve bought you this new car. BERNICE MERRILL Grape- Nuts Bernice is so very slow, we know she needs some pep, So here’s a box of Grape-Nuts; they’ll pep her up, you’ll bet. IRENE MONTAGNA ' ' Canary Mary’s canary you did kill, with your awful (awe-ful) vocal skill. So here’s a beautiful vellow canary, which we hope will replace Mary’s. WALTER MOSELEY _ Red-headed Girl Walter, you’ve had many, many girls, you’ve tried them dark, brunette, and blond, We hope this girl with bright red curls, is one of whom you’ll be fond. PRIMO MUTTI Bank People often call you “Squeaks”, because you’re rather thrifty, Use this sturdy little bank, which really is quite nifty. ANTHONY NACEWICZ ' Bus Tony, here’s a little bus, to drive your load around; We fear the Chevy will soon bust, and put you on the ground. RAYMOND NACEWICZ Doll You always seem to l e blushing, whenever a girl goes by, Here's a sweet little lady, to help you to stop being shy. STANLEY NACEWICZ ' ' Chocolate Pie Stanley, your love for chocolate pie, is the reason for this gift; We hope you won’t lie down and die, when there’s no more of it left. DOROTHY NEILL Stationery When you are at training school, to your classmates you’ll wish to write, So here’s some stationery bright, which, we hope, will be all right. Page Twenty-Four Parking Ticket EVERETT POND To you we give this parking ticket, we hope it will l e all right, Now, cops can’t bother you at all. e’en though you stay all night. MABEL POOLER Mabel, here’s a dancing doll for you, she’s very bright and painted, When a friend is not in view, you and she can get acquainted. LAVINIA RAISBECK You go without hose, because of the depression. Here’s a knitted pair, that'll make an impression. ETHEL RENTON That Ethel is a charming lass, we know without a doubt, So when her parlor gets filled with beaux, she’ll use this swatter to shoo them out. ETHEL ROBINSON Though Ethel asks questions both brilliant and rare, answers are somewhat wary; Questions and answers will please her we know, so here is a good questionnaire. ELLEN ROSS Dancing Doll Knitted Stockings Fly Swatter Questionnaire Shoes Ellen’s going to lx? a nurse, and patients are often demanding — Here's another pair of shoes, that have a good MW er-standing. MARJORIE SECORI) Your temper’s not unfurled, and your hair is not uncurled, Here’s a box of hair-pins, for the future woman of the world. HELEN SQUIRE Helen’s boy friend, an aviator dandy, takes her riding, as you know, Here’s an umbrella light and handv, to always insure a happy landing. JENNIE STATKUN Jennie’s always answering questions, about what she doesn’t know; Here’s a Polish dictionary, to get those words just so. MARY STOCKER Mary is an Irish lass, with a temper quite unruly, We hope this box of aspirins, will calm her very truly. ERNEST SWANSON Ernest usually can be found, with the smallest boy in town, Here's a little bottle of glue, so nothing can separate the two. GERTRUDE WHEELER In our inspiring Senior Play, you often took fast dictation. Use this pad and pencil gay. to keep your reputation. THELMA WRIGHT Wright now, Thelma’s pondering, just .what will be her fate. To keep her mind from wandering, this book is A-l rate. HAZEL BENNETT Whenever you have any time, you draw some pictures fine, Use this paint-box full of paints, they’ll certainly make you shine. ANTHONY ZERRA Tony’s truck is down and out; a new one he could use, So we’ll give him a new run-a-bout, to help him carry 'round the news. Hair-pins Umbrella Polish Dictionary A spin ns Bottle of glue Pad and Pencil Fortune-telling Book Paint-box New Truck ROSE CONTE PRIMO MUTTI Page Twenty-Five Page 'Twenty-Six CLASS OFFICERS “IT WON’T BE LONG NOW” PRO MERITO AGAWAM MIRROR STAFF PRO MERITO Pro Merito membership is limited to pupils who have averaged 85% in all of their studies for three years. This mark was attained by five seniors. The outstanding meetings of the year were a Washington’s Birthday Party held at the home of Miss Kleanor Smith, the club advisor, and a general meeting at Hatfield of members of the National Organization. The senior members are: Vera Alvergini, Norma Broggi, Kenneth Blanchard, Ernest Swanson, and Creighton Abrams. THE AGAWAM MIRROR The Agawam Mirror, our school publication, has kept pace with the finest records made in any school activity. While the athletic teams or the commercial department were establishing championships, the Agawam Mrror, too, was establishing itself in the front rank. For eight years the students of Agawam High School have published the Agawam Mirror. It began with a small fourteen page issue, and after diligent work expanded to a large, well bal- anced thirty-two page magazine. Staffs of the Agawam Mirror have worked hard to make it worthy of a championship school. For seven years, the magazine has been entered in the National Scholastic Critical Survey and last year the efforts of seven Mirror staffs culminated in the winning of the highest award possible in the contest. The magazine has not alone won honors, but it has been a service to the school. It has been the means of keeping an accurate record of all athletics and school activities. By the publication of stories and essays, the Mirror has been a stimulus in the English department. To those who have served on the staff, it has meant much time given up, but also an invaluable training in writing and business. The success of the Agawam Mirror may l c attributed, justly, to the patient guidance of Miss Button, who has held the position of faculty advisor since the first copy was issued. The senior members of the staff are: Creighton Abrams, editor-in-chief; Alfred Goulet and Edson Ferrell, associate editors; Vera Alvergini, bookkeeper; Norma Broggi. secretary; and Walter Moseley, sjxirts editor. SENIOR PLAY On April 29th, the Senior Play, It Won’t Be Long Now” was presented in the auditorium. It was very enthusiastically received by a very large audience, and turned out to lie a financial success. The play centers about Mr. Preston, a very successful business man, who discovers that he has only twenty-four hours to live. During his last hours he gives way all his money, forces the girl he loves to marry an older man, and finally marries a girl he hates. Of course, when the 24th hour arrives he does not die, discovers that the marriages were false, and finally marries the girl he loves. The cast was as follows: Robert Preston.................Alfred Goulet A fin Winston.............................Vera Alvergini Dr. Talley.....................Edson Ferrell Vivian Darrell...................Rose Conte Mr. Meek................................Ernest Swanson Beansey Blake........................Kenneth Blanchard Thomas (the butler)............Everett Pond Dobson...........................Primo Mutti Miss Wilkes..........................Gertrude Wheeler Rev. Dr. Loring..............(diaries Benoit Officer........................(jerald Cleary Cullen.....................Creighton Abrams Olga.............................Norma Broggi Frances...........................Ellen Ross Two Photographers J Tony Zerra ( Philip Arnold Page Twenty-Seven CLASS BALLOT Most popular girl................. Most popular boy.................. Smartest girl..................... Smartest boy...................... Best looking girl................. Best looking boy.................. Most studious girl................ Most studious boy................. Best girl athlete................. Best boy athlete.................. Cleverest girl.................... Cleverest boy..................... Best dressed girl................. Best dressed boy.................. Most cheerful girl................ Most cheerful boy................. Best girl dancer.................. Best boy dancer................... Best girl singer.................. Best boy singer................... Wittiest girl..................... Wittiest boy...................... Girl most likely to succeed....... Boy most likely to succeed........ Most unusual girl................. Most unusual boy.................. Girl who has done most for school. Boy who has done most for school Noisiest girl..................... Noisiest boy...................... Quietest boy...................... Quietest girl..................... Biggest flirt..................... Sweetest girl..................... Most mischievous girl............. Most mischievous boy.............. Best all-round girl............... Best all-round boy................ ...Della Lamson ...Charles Benoit . Norma Broggi .. . Ernest Swanson .....Ethel Renton .... Everett Pond .. Norma Broggi . . Ernest Swanson .......Ellen Ross . . Charles Benoit .......Rose Conte .... Ed son Ferrell . . .Vera Alvergini . . . .Alfred Goulet .....Dorothy Neill . (diaries Benoit . . . .Vera Alvergini .....Primo Mutti .... Dorothy Neill . ...Alfred Goulet .......Ellen Ross .....Edson Ferrell . Norma Broggi . Creighton Abrams . . Angelina Castelli .......Earl Cesan ... Norma Broggi .Creighton Abrams ......Helen Squire ......Primo Mutti .......Earl Cesan ..Marjorie Secord . Lavinia Raisbeck .....Ethel Renton .....Helen Squire .....Primo Mutti . ...Vera Alvergini Creighton Abrams Page Twenty-Eight ATHLETICS As for athletics, Agawam is losing a good deal of material in this year’s graduating class. The football team is being deprived of its ends, Mosley, Mutti, Stan Nacewicz;a tackle, Pond; its center, Abrams; and its fullback. Benoit. These members played an important part in the school's best football team to date. The team of 31 was led by Captain Abrams and was one of the few in the Valley to lie unbeaten, untied, and unscored on. The basketball squad will lose Benoit and Stan. Nacewicz. guards; Mosley and Ray Nacewicz, centers; Charvat, a forward; and also its manager, Mutti. The baseball team is not as unfortunate as it will lose but four players, Stan Nacewicz. a catcher; Ray Nacewicz. a pitcher; Charvat, a shortstop; and Benoit, a first baseman. AVIATION CLUB The 1931-1932 season has lieen a busy one for the members of the Aviation Club. Mr. Hadley, our faculty advisor and originator of the club,drilled us in a course of Air Navigation and Meteorol- ogy. In this connection there was an observation trip to Provin Mountain. The club gave an Aviation Assembly and held a meeting to which all students were invited. The officers of 1931-1932 are: Ernest Swanson...........................................President Kenneth Blanchard........................................Librarian I'ran k (loss............................................Secretary I )onald Kenney..........................................Treasurer AGAVAMIANAE SOCIETATIS LATANAE Primus Consul—Dorothy Neill Quaestor-Scriba—Rita Provost The Agawam Latin Club was founded in 1929 by the members of the Virgil ('lass. The officers were the Primus Consul, the Secundus Consul, and the Quaestor-Scriba. A charter was drawn up stating the rules of the club and the certification necessary for admission. The Latin Club aimed to create a further interest in the study of Latin and to bring the pupils of all classes into one group in which they could discuss the customs and traditions of the Latin Speaking People. To become a member of this club there are certain requirements. The first year pupils must obtain an A at mid-years and the second and- third pupils must have a B average to be eligible. Seniors who are meml)ersof the club are Dorothy Neill, Ellen Ross and Alfred Goulet. HI-Y “To Create, Maintain, and Extend throughout our club, school life, and community, a high standard of Christian character,” thus is expressed the purpose of the Agawam Hi-Y Club. The club, idle for two years, resumed its activities during the year 1931-32. The Hi-Y took the re- sponsibility of handling the tickets at basketball games and two members t x k over the duty of cheer leading. All other activities have been directed toward Ijenefiting the individual mentljers. The senior members of the club are: Creighton Abrams, President; Edson Ferrell, Secretary; Alfred Goulet, Treasurer; Percy Hastings, Primo Mutti, and C'arlson Martyny. Page Twenty- Nine FRENCH CLUB The officers of the French Club are as follows, President, Edson Ferrell; Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothy Geoffrion; Committee-chairman, Dorothy Brown. Each meeting has a special program planned by members of the club. This arrangement has proved very successful. The senior members of the club are as follows: Phyllis Jewett, Celestine Fournier, Della I.amson, Charles Benoit , Ernest Swanson, and Kenneth Blanchard. DRAMATIC CLUB President..... Vice President Treasurer. .. . Secretary..... . . Vera Alvergini Ronald Johnson . . Ethel Renton Norma Broggi The Dramatic Club was started in 1929 for the purpose of encouraging the dramatic abilities of the pupils of the high school. This year is the first year that a public presentation has been made by the memliers. The one act play “The Valiant” was given for the benefit of the Men’s Club of Agawam, and the Parent Teachers’ Association. The Seniors participating were Alfred Goulet, Vera Alvergini, Gerald (deary, and Edson Ferrell. The play was coached by Rose Conte and Ethel Renton. ADIEU AGAWAM Today the bells are ringing out To sound our sad adieu; And Alma Mater now doth say Her fond farewell anew. We gaze again upon the past, Of things that were well done.— And then our school days sink at last, A brilliant setting sun. The golden liells peal out tonight To echo happy hearts; For Agawam High, the famous one, On us has left its mark. We pledge ourselves to do our l est And show that ’32 Will struggle upward in Fife’s test For fame and triumphs new. ANGELINA CASTELLI CLASS SONG 1. Agawam, dear old Agawam. I low can we forget? It was there we gathered, Happy, you can bet, Never a thought or sorrow. As the days rolled by, We’ll rememljer Agawam, Classmates, you and I. 2. In our future joys, 'Trials, and troubles too, We’ll uphold the ideals That we learned from you. This our Class Night song, We dedicate to you. Agawam, dear old Agawam, To you, we say,--------Adieu. 3. As in the endless sunset skies, Their way the swallows wing “Goodbye, our Alma Mater dear”, Our sad farewell we sing, As on the tide of life we drift, Your name we’ll ere hold high, We’ll talk and sing about your fame 'Fill our praises reach the sky. 4. And now with loyal hearts we pray Your glory ever grow, And may we ever worthy prove Of all you could bestow; And in our parting may we say For we hope we’ve done our best, “Oh, may our Alma Mater be Ever honored, ever blest.” ELLEN ROSS Page Thirty-One Autographs G jl£ c fTz - K B q_A ft 3 Year Book Editor — Della Lamson JOHN E. STEWART CO. GOOD PRINTING SPRINGFIELD. MASS. Page Thirty-Two J f A y 'VA' t yC