Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1933 volume:

YEAR BOOK PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 033 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 Nellie I. Button English Miss Mary M. Crowley Art Mr. Frederick T. Dacey Manual Training Miss Marion Edgell Physical Training and Coach of Girls' Athletics Mr. Allan M. Hadley Science Miss Dorothy H. Lilly English Miss Elaine 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 Miss Eleanor H. Smith Mr. Harmon A. Smith Miss Marjorie W ard Science Mathematics Physical Training and Coach of Boys' Athletics History Page Three Mathematics Physical Training and Coach of Boys' Athletics History Page Four CLASS SONG Tonight the bells are ringing out To the Class of Thirty-three, They tell a glad, sweet stoiy Of the days that used to be. Due honor to our teachers, Our guardians through the years, Our lasting friendship to classmates true That we met at Agawam, dear. As down life’s stream we’re sailing, Though our course be rough or smooth, And cares and strife o’erset us, Our thoughts will be of you; Oh, stately Alma Mater, Oh, joy and pride of years, We’ll labor in thy honor, For our Agawam High, so dear. Words: Mary Tatro, Alfred Davis. Music: Marguerite Tatro. Ruth Abbott 28 Reed St., Agawam “Rufus Just a liitle girl trying to get along in the world” Kntercd Agawam from Commerce December 1932. Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Senior Play; Basketball 4; Hockey 4; Usher 3. Valentina Agnoli 906 Springfield St., Feeding Hills “Tina Pleasant in manner and speech.” Glee Club 1-2; Hockey 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Usher 4. Charles Ardizoni 277 Springfield St., Feeding Hills “Charlie “Chas “ Undertake no more than you can perform.” Class President 1; Glee Club 2; Class Treasurer 3; Prom Committee 3, Programs; Hi-Y 3-4. President 4; Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4; Exchange Editor; Latin Club 3; Aeronauti- cal Club 4. Nellie May Barden 1459 Main St., Agawam “ Better late than never.” Glee Club 1-3-4. Norma Genevieve Best 397 North St., Feeding Hills “Chickie “Quiet is as quiet does.” French Club 2; Dramatic Club 4; Usher 4; Glee Club 2-3; Cabaret Waitress 3. Dorothy Imogene Brown West St., Feeding Hills “Dot “Time has not cropt the roses from your cheek.” Latin Club 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; French Club 2-3-4; Usher 3; Senior Play ; Operetta 1-2-3; Prom Decoration Committee; Ruth T. S. Cotting Memorial Scholarship 4. Page Six John P. Buckley 444 X. Westfield St., Feeding Mills “Gus” “Free from worry is hr.” Kntcrcd Agawam from Technical High September 1932. Operetta 4. Martha Burnett I inc St., Feeding Mills “Blondy” “ Hrr smiles bring her friendships.” Glee Club 1 2-3-4; Operetta 2; Usher 3; Prom Refreshment Committee 3; Dramatic Club 4; Baseball 2. Elmer Cascio 262 Meadow St., Agawam “Amo” A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” Football 3 4; Aviation Club 2-3; Dramatic Club 2; French Club 3-4. Anita Cesan Shoemaker Lane, Feeding Mills “ Nit ” “ merry heart goes all the day.” Art Club 1-2-3 4; Student Council 2; Glee Club 3-4; Dram- atic Club 3-4; Operetta 3; French Club 4; Usher 4. Vincent Cirillo WoodclifTe Ave., Agawam “ Pin” “Grins intelligence from ear to ear. Pro Merito; I .a tin Club 12; French Club 2-3; Senior Play. Edward Connor “Ed” 217 Maple St., North Agawam “Stud” “Spike” “ Let the world slide'.” Baseball 3; Football 3-4. Page Seven Blanche M. Couture 17 Hall St., Feeding Hills “ « dancing did she delight .” Glee Club 2; Latin Club 4; Dramatic Club 4. Paul J. D’Amato 243 Springfield St., Feeding Hills “Style is the dress of thoughts.” Captain Agricultural Basketball Team 3; Glee Club 3, Presi- dent of Future Farmer Association 4. Ralph J. D'Amato 243 Springfield St., Feeding Hills “Bub” “ A mighty fine fellow.” Gkc Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; Agriculture Basketball 3-4; Cheer Leader 4; Future Farmers of America Association 4. Lucille R. Danforth 3 Portland St., Feeding Hills “Lou” “Sweet and simple her grace and manner.” Hockey 3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4; Glee Club 2-4; Year Book Committee. Alfred J. Davis 95 North St., Feeding Hills “Al” “ He is sadly shy until you know him.” Pro Merito; Latin Club 2-3-4; French Club 2-3-4; Hi-Y Club 3-4; Treasurer of Hi-Y 4; Prom Decoration Committee 3 Senior Play; Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4; Student Council 4. Perino Devecchi High St., North Agawam ‘7 worry not, knowing it avails me not.” Football 3-4. Page Eight Helen Lucile Donaldson 23 Abbe Ave., vSpringfield “Cork” “Such a happy, carefree girl” Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3; Latin Club 2-3; Student Council 4; Operetta 2. Patsy Joseph Ferrero 29 King St., North Agawam “Pat” “What's the use of worrying':” Manager of Basketball 4; Operetta 3-4; Scenery for Senior Play; Glee Club 2-3-4; Class History. Dorothy Geoffrion 33 Walnut St., North Agawam “Dot” “Is she not passing fair?” Pro Merito; Student Council 1; Hockey 3-4; Latin Club 2 3 4; French Club 2-3-4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Com- mittee Chairman 3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Usher 3; Operetta 1-2; Class Vice-President 2-3-4; Class Gifts; Dramatic Club 4. Roland Ernest Geoffrion 33 Walnut St., N. Agawam “Rollie” “Quiet but quick ” Student Council 1; Basketball 1 2-3-4; Manager of Football 3; Glee Club 1-2; lli-Y Club 4; Scenery for Senior Play. Frank Goss Elm St., Agawam “Friend of all.” Football 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3 4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Aviation Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3; Treasurer 3; Agawam Mirror Staff 2-3-4; Circulation Manager 3-4; Operetta 2-3-4; Scenery Manager for Senior Play; Class Prophecy. Cecilia Natalie Grasso 610 Meadow St., Agawam “A smile for each, and a word for all” Latin Club 2 3-4; Art Club 1 2; French Club 2 3; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Hockey 3-4; lice Club 2 3; Baseball 3; Prom Refreshment Committee; Usher 3; Property Manager for Senior Play; Year Book Committee. Page Nine Raymond T. Greenwood Leonard St., Agawam “ Hymie” “ There is no stronger bond than laughter. Football 3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3. Barbara E. Grout 1211 Springfield St., Reeding Hills “Bob” Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit. Art Club 1 2; French Club 2 3 -4; Dramatic Club 1-2; Glee Club 4; Usher 3-4; Hockey 2; Basketball 2; Cabaret Re- freshment Committee. Barbara Halladay 328 N. Westfield St., Feeding Hills “Bob” “ Her blushing was delightful' Pro Merito; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Latin Club 1-2-3-4; Vice President 3; French Club 2-3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Usher 3-4; Operetta 2; Student Council 3; Class Will. Charles Hamblen Main St., Agawam “Chil” “ You hear that boy laugh you think he's all fun. Latin Club 3-4; President 4; Aviation Club 4; Hi Y 3-4; Vice President 4; French Club 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-3-4; Operetta 1- 3-4; Assistant Class Treasurer 4; Football 4; Poster Contest 1 3-4; Chairman Prom Program Committee; Senior Play; Class Will. Madeline Haynes 33 Kensington St., Feeding Hills “Madge” “Always gentle, always sweet. Dramatic Club 2-3-4. Property Manager 4; Latin Club 2- 3-4; French Club 2-3; Glee Club 1-2-3 4; Usher 3; Senior Play; Class Motto Committee; Prom Refreshment Committee. Justine Healy 27 Kensington St., Feeding Hills “Just” Quiet of manner, mild of speech, friendly to all. Pro Merito; Hockey 2-3; Alpha Beta Gamma 2 —3—4; Usher 3; Agawam Mirror Staff 2-3-4. Assistant Editor 4. Page Ten Margrethe Jensen 172 Suffield St., Agawam “Music hath charms. Orchestra 1 -2-3-4. Arthur Johnson North St., Feeding Hills “Art “On the light fantastic toe. Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Operetta 3-4; Orchestra Contest 2-3. Elsie Myrtle Johnson Feeding Hills “El” “A smile will go a long. long way. Dramatic Club 2-3-4; French Club 2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4; Usher 3-4. Robert N. Johnston 269 River Rd., Agawam “Bob” “It is tranquil people who accomplish much. Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4. Business Manager 4; Hi Y Club 3 4; Aviation Club 4; Class Oration; Year Book Editor; Senior Play Committee. Clark W. Jones 581 River Rd., Agawam “Cracker” “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. Sportsmanship Brotherhood Award; Football 1-2-3-4; Captain 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. Captain 4; Baseball 2-3; Student Council 3-4, Treasurer 3. President 4; Class President 3-4; Class Treasurer 2; Glee Club 1-2; Operetta. Mary D. Kalinowski 15 Ottawa St., N. Agawam “Bonnie” “ The light that lies in woman’s eyes. Glee Club 1 2-3-4; Usher 4; Year Book Committee. Page Eleven Peter Kaskeski N. W estfield St., Feeding Hills “Pelt” • '‘Men of few words are the best men.” Glee Club 1; Orchestra 2-3-4. Donald Kenney 22 Monroe St., Agawam “Don” ‘'Good nature is the very air of a good mind” Agawam Mirror Stall 3-4. Advertising Manager 4; Hi Y Club 3-4, Secretary 4; Aviation Club 3-4, Treasurer 3-4; Assistant Class Treasurer 3; Class Treasurer 4; Senior Play Committee; Senior Play. Clara M. Matey 85 Cooley St., No. Agawam “Frenchie” ‘‘As docile as a lamb.” Entered Agawam from Holyoke High. September 1932. Madalene A. Mencarelli W’oodcliff Ave., Agawam “Maggie” “A fine pal. a fine girl.” Dramatic Club 4; Hockey 2-4; Basketball 4; Glee Club 1-2-4. Catherine Moccio 208 Suffield St., Agawam “ Kay” “Still as a picture” Glee Club 3-4; Art Club 1-4; Usher 4. Doris Morrison 921 River Rd., Agawam “Lindy” “To music did she aspire.” Orchestra 1 2 3-4; Orchestra Contest 1 3; Latin Club 2; French Club 3. Page Twelve Virginia Louise Noble 55 Rochelle St., Springfield “Btlly” “ A smile that glow'd celestial rosy red” Entered Agawam from Technical High September 1932. Glee Club 4; Usher 4. Francis William O'Connor 26 N. Westfield St., Feeding Hills “Billy” “ Happy is the countenance that wears a cheerful smile. Orchestra 1- 2- 3 4; Baseball 12 3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Football 4; Student Council 3; Typing Contest 2; Operetta 2-3; Glee Club 1-2-3; Class Treasurer 1; Class Gifts. Rose Viola Pedulia 137 Meadow St., Agawam “Ro” “Our thoughts and conduct are our own. Glee Club 1-2-4; Usher 3-4; Dramatic Club 4. Josephine Helene Penna 52 Valley St., N. Agawam “Jo” “Lee” ' “ Kind words are worth much and cost little. Pro Merito; Operetta Business and Publicity Manager 4; French Club 1-2-3-4; Senior Play Business and Publicity Manager; Athletic Association Treasurer 4; Dramatic Club 2; Glee Club 1-2-3-4. Anna Piazzo 162 Cooley St., N. Agawam “Ann” “She shall draw the thing as she sees it. Rita Agnes Provost 160 Walnut St., N. Agawam “Reef “Studies and sports were her main interest. Pro Merito; Basketball 2-3-4; Latin Club 1-2-3 4; Secretary- Treasurer 3; General Committee 4; Dramatic Club 2-3 4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Usher 3; Decoration Committee 3; Operetta 2-3-4; Student Council. Secretary 4; Cheer Leader 4; Brown Leader 4; Baseball 2-3-4; Hockey 12 3-4. Captain Rage Thirteen Rena Raffinetti 8 Annable St., Feeding Hills _ “Silence is the mother of truth. Glee Club 1-4; Usher 4. Thomas Louis Ramah 150 Cooper St., Agawam “ Tommy” “ Net that I loot study less, but I love fun more Prom Decoration Committee; Cabaret Refreshment Com- mittee; Basketball 3-4. Robert Raymond Adams St., Agawam “Bob” Life without sport is not life. Baseball 3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Football 2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Hi-Y 3; Operetta 3; Glee Club 1-2; Class Color Committee. Ida Ricci 67 Bridge St., N. Agawam “ personality rare. Pro Merito; Sportsmanship Brotherhood Award; Junior Mar- shall; Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4, Editor-in-Chie? 4; Typing Contest 2; Song leader 4; Secretary Athletic Association 4; Class Secretary 2-3-4, Class Vice-President 1, Year Book Committee; Chairman of Prom Decoration Committee; Operetta 1 -2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Orchestra Librarian 3; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Hockey 4; Chairman Cabaret Enter- tainment Committee. Marcel Paul Rioux 42 South Park Ter., Agawam “Marcs” “ Rejoice, 0 young man, in thy youth. Latin Club 2-3-4; French Club 2-3; Student Council 2; Agawam Mirror Staff 1-2-3-4; Baseball 2-3. Beulah Rivers 11 Church St., N. Agawam “Frenchie” “Grace was in all her steps. Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Dramatic Club 3-4; Property Manager 3; Operetta 12-3-4; Senior Play 4; Junior Marshal; Song Leader 4; Class Color Committee. Page Fourteen Norman Roberts River Rd., Agawam “ Norm” “ good sport.” Hi-Y 3; Football 2-3-4; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 4; Class Motto Committee; Latin Club 3-4. Edna N. Rust 86 S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills “Rusty” “ You will find Iter willing and good-natured too.” Pro Merito; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; Treasurer 4; Latin Club 2-3-4; French Club 2-3-4; Prom Decoration Committee 3; Senior Play Committee 4; Operetta 3-4; Glee Club 3-4; Art Club 12; Usher 3-4; Agawam Mirror Staff 3-4; Class Poem. Alyce Edith Scherpa 76 Ottawa St., X. Agawam “Chick” “Small but quick of wit.” Pro Merito; Usher 3; Operetta 1-2; Prompter for Senior Play; Dramatic Club 2-3-4, Secretary 4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Prom Decoration Committee 3; Hockey 3. Elsie Schultz Mill and Lincoln Sts., Feeding Hills “El” “Studies are her recreation.” Pro Merito; Glee Club 4; Agawam Mirror Staff, Secretary 4; Year Book Committee. Malcolm Earl Smith School St., Agawam “Mai” “As an athlete he is among the best.” Football 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 3-4. Frederick E. Soden Carr Avc., Agawam “Sody” “Freddie” “Frerric” “ Unconscious humor.” Baseball 3. Page Fifteen Irma Elizabeth Soper Fenton St., Feeding Hills “Irm” “ The only way to have a friend is to be one. Art Club; Glee Club 1-2-3 4; Usher 3-4; Prom Refreshment Committee; Operetta 4; Dramatic Club 4; Class Picture Com mittee. Marguerite Tatro 1496 Main St., Agawam Peg” “She poured out the liquid music of her voice. Glee Club 12-3-4; Operetta 1-3-4; French Club 4; Latin Club 2. Mary Veronica Tatro 1496 Main St., Agawam “ Not too serious, yet not too gay. She had a very pleasing way. Latin Clubs 1 2-3-4; French Club 2-3-4; Dramatic Club 2-3-4; President of Dramatic Club 4, Usher 3, Cabaret Enter- tainment Committee 3; Property Manager for Senior Play; Glee Club 1-2-3; Class Prophecy. Thomas A. Voislow 194 Elm St., Agawam “Tommy” “Maestro” “And let's be red with mirth. Football 3 4; Latin Club 2-3-4; French Club 2-3-4; Prom Decoration Committee; Senior Play. Albert John Wieland 41 Hall St., Feeding Hills “ The unspoken word does no harm. Barbara Evelyn Wright 914 Main St., Agawam “Bobbie” “ Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. Hockey 4; Basketball 2-3-4; Glee Club 2-3; Operetta 3. Page Sixteen Eleanor Wright 914 Main St., Agawam “BINS9 “She was the writer of inspiring poetry Hockey I; Glee Club 2-3-4; Usher 4. iltt fflrmartam FRED CHIBA Died—December 2, 1931 Page Seventeen ADDRESS OF WELCOME (« Fathers, Mothers, and Friends of the class of 1933, we bid you welcome to the tenth commence- ment exercises of the Agawam High School. Through your help and co-operation, we have been able to complete four years of high school work, and have received the training which will make us better able to face the problems of the future. We thank you for your loyal support to our plays, athletics, and our social activities. Mere words cannot express our appreciation to Mr. Phelps, Mr. Williams, and the faculty for their untiring efforts in helping us to become better citizens of the community in which we live. For us this is a very illustrious occasion, but it is a sad one. We must leave the place where we have spent four years of happy school life, where we have had many friends, and many happy experiences together. Friends, every member of this class expresses with me his sincere thanks for what you have done for us. We bid you a hearty welcome, and hope you will enjoy our class day program. CLARK JONES. KNIGHTED Once we passed the threshold o’er From pagehood to a squire’s door. We learned to serve, be wise and kind. To better always our young minds. We’ve polished weapons, clear and bright, To cam the honored name of knight. As knights we now must take our stand Over a wild tempestuous land. Battles ’gainst want, hunger, pain, Will test our strength, and zeal amain. Our foes arc on land, in sea, in sky, But their only victors, arc you and 1. For the fortress of all high castles Charged by many a worthy vassal Hides success, the jewel of dreams. 1 ife, love, beauty, send their beams To guide the knights in reverie To clutch the gem eternally. EDNA RUST. THE ORATION 1 believe that the average person would give as the reasons for the existence of a high school the following — to educate the youth, so that they can get better jobs - to learn the Game of Grab — how to get while the getting is good. How foolish an answer! That attitude explains why ninety-five out of every hundred persons ultimately fail in life. It will take them nowhere except into trouble. Page Eighteen The only logical explanation for the existence of this high school is to train the younger generations so that they may be better able to serve the community, nation and the world. The truthfulness of this explanation for the existence of a high school becomes clearer when we understand the reason for the existence of the business world for which it trains us. Business exists to serve society- its customer. It was not many years ago when the business world thought that it existed to exploit the customer and the employee while making huge profits for the owners. Today we witness one good result of this depression it has sped the belief in the law of the survival of the most serviceable. Big business tried this basic law as a last resort, and it brought such good results that today, banks, insurance companies, transportation companies, and other institutions advertise the services rendered at no additional cost to the customer. It seems that business institutions have started on a race to see which one is capable of rendering the most and best service to the public. Another good result of the depression has been that the managers of businesses have learned that the group having incomes less than five thousand dollars annually, which buys five-sixths of all goods produced in the country, cannot continue to buy at an ever increasing rate and at the same time carry increasing tax burdens without a corresponding increase in earnings. Capital is beginning to realize that it is good business to consider the employee as well as the customer. Each wishes to win happiness, whether consciously and scientifically striving for it, or ignor- antly and unconsciously groping after it. The kind of happiness which includes love of fellow men and conscience as well as material wealth. There is but one path to all three and that is service, for he profits most in material gain as well as in spiritual values, who renders the best service to those with whom he deals. The reason why we today have suffered economic and social disruption is that the world has been trying to reverse the basic law of human relationships. Yc have been trying to reap large profits without first rendering a service, and service precedes profit just as certainly as the sowing of the seeds precedes the harvest. Calvin Coolidge said, “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he'gave.” With returning confidence stimulated by the “New Deal’' and this truer philosophy of service it seems we can not be far from material and spiritual prosperity. The Principle of Service is nothing new. It has been practised by all truly successful men for centuries. The reason that there are such a great number of unsuccessful people today is that they have not found and put this basic natural law to work. The number of unsuccessful people would be materially reduced by teaching in the public schools the Principle of Service and the natural laws related to it. Some high schools have already adopted the idea. The teaching of the Principle of Service would provide the pupils with a logical reason for attending school and suggest a goal to strive for. 'This in turn would increase the appreciation of the students for the society in which they live. The voice of selfishness is loud, the disease of indifference to duty is widespread. Both arc the result of ignorance of natural laws. The cure rests in eliminating such ignorance by teaching the natural laws of human relationships. You, the citizens of the town have done your part by establishing and maintaining one of the finest of schools, and in electing a school committee which, with Mr. Phelps, has selected so wisely the principal and teachers of this school. That the principal and teachers have conscientiously co-operated is shown by the quality of the academic side of the school life and also in the success of the extra-curricula activities. The teachers also deserve warm praise for having successfully dealt with their larger classes. This is a severe test for the most efficient and patient administration. I et neither the students nor the citizens impair the schools rapid progress, l et us, rather, insure its permanency with this truer philosophy to guide us through the years yet to come The Philosophy of Service. ROBERT JOHNSTON Page Nineteen CLASS HISTORY Setting: A garden in the Jackson home. Scene: hour children playing in garden. Date: 1950. Characters Arthur Blaine Robert Jackson Patricia Jackson Alice Green Mrs. Jackson Mr. Jackson {Four children are seen playing in the garden.) Bob. Aw, come on, Art, let’s play a boy’s game. Them girls don’t know anything about playing ball. Pat. You think we don’t. We’ll show you, won’t we, Alice? We’ll go and play school. Alice. All right, I’ll be the teacher, though. Don’t you boys want to play, too? Art. Aw, no, we don’t want to play school. That’s a girl’s game. Anyhow, we have to go to school in two weeks. Pat. {To Alice). Oh, that’s right! I almost forgot about school. We’ll have some fun this year. We’ll be way in the sixth grade. Bob. Gee, that’ll be let me see. {Stops to figure on fingers.) If I’m smart 'nough and skip that special grade they have up there, it’ll make only three more years before we’re in High School. Art. Me, too. Gee! It must be fun in High School, with all their football games, and baseball and everything else. I’m going to be the captain of the baseball team. You wait and see. Boy! I just can’t wait. Bob. Yeah, Daddy was talking about what swell times they had. He was on all the teams in the school. And was he smart, or was lie smart! I’ll bet he was captain on almost all the teams. Alice. How could be be? My daddy was just as good as that and better, too. I Ic was captian of the football team, the baseball team and everything. Pat. All right, I’ll see who’s right. I’ll get Mother and she’ll tell us all about it. {Exit.) {Children resume playing.) {Mrs. Jackson and Patricia come out hand in hand.) Pat. Well, here she is. See who’s right now. Mrs. Jackson. Well, well, what’s all the arguing about? Pat tells me that you want to know all that happened at Agawam High School when 1 went there. {Sits dozen on reed chair and lays dozen books that she has. Children sit around at her feet.) I'll start it for you, and when Daddy comes, he might be able to help us. I’ll tell you all that I remember. I’ve brought some of the books that I saved. {Lays books on grass beside her.) Bob. {Puzzled.) I never saw those books before, Mother. Mrs. Jackson. No, I’ve had these put away. I don’t believe I’ve looked at them since I finished school, either. {Looks thoughtful, as if remembering the happy times she had during school career.) We did have some wonderful times in High School. Now,I’ll tell you some of the things we used to do when we went to school. {Picks up one of the books.) I.et me see, what’s this? Well, it seems that everything is coming right in order. Here arc the class officers for 1929. I'll read them to you. {Reads.) President, Charles Ardizoni; Vice-President, Ida Ricci; Secretary, Eunice Bitgood; Treas- urer, Francis O’Connor. We had a Student Council, also. Dorothy Geoffrion and Robert I Icnncsscy were elected. Page Tzeenty Pat. What was the Student Council, Mother? Mrs. Jackson. The Student Council, clear, was a group of students elected to assist in school management. Arthur. Boy! I’ll be the President of our class when Pm there. Maybe Pll get to be the President of the United States some day. (Looks pleased with himself.) (ice! W ouldn’t that be swell. Alice. Mrs. Jackson, did you have many parties when you were in High School: Mrs. Jackson. Oh, yes, we had quite a few parties The first year we had a Hallowe’en Party and a St. Patrick’s Day Party. We were supposed to have been initiated by the Sophomore class of that year, but I’ll never forget the surprise that they had when they found that there were so many of us Freshmen. Bob. What’s initiate, Mother? (Footsteps arc heard.) (.Father appears.) Mr. Jackson. Well, well, what’s all this excitement about? Mrs. Jackson. Oh, I’m just showing the children a few of the things that we did while we were in High School. Bob was just asking what it means to be initiated. Perhaps you can explain better than I can. Mr. Jackson. W ell, I’ll tell you what it's like. They usually do something very unpleasant, for instance, use a paddle on you. Mrs. Jackson. I was telling them of the Hallowe’en party we had while were Freshmen, and the Sophomores were afraid of us. Mr. Jackson. Lucky for us they were. Bob. Father, weren’t you captain of the basketball team that year? Mr. Jackson No, there was only one Freshman on the basketball team that year. That was Clark Jones. That squad won the tournament at Mass. State. ■ Mrs. Jackson. (Picks up another book.) Didn’t we have any members on the Agawam Mirror Staff when we were Freshmen. Mr. Jackson. Haven’t you got the Mirror for 1929? (Mrs. Jackson looks through books and picks one out.) Mrs. Jackson. Oh, yes. Here it is. Marcel Rioux and Frank Goss. By the time we were Seniors we had a great many more members. They were Justine Mealy, Robert Johnston, Ida Ricci, Elsie Schultz, and Alfred Davis. Art. What was the “Mirror,” Mrs. Jackson? (Mrs. Jackson hands one of the “Mirrors” to Art.) (He looks it through and then hands it back to her.) Mrs. Jackson. The “Mirror” was published four times a year and whenever any of the stud- ents had a good poem or story, it was put in the “Mirror.” The events of the school year were also kept in it. (Puts down book and takes up another.) Here arc our class officers for 1930. (Reads.) Richard Shields, President; Ida Ricci, Secretary; Francis O’Connor, Treasurer; Marcel Rioux and Anita Cacsan, Student Council. (Replaces book.) Didn’t we have a picnic that year? Mr. Jackson. Oh, yes, that’s right. We went to Congomond for a picnic at the end of the year, but it wasn’t much of a success because half of the class didn’t go. Mrs. Jackson. That same year Ida Ricci and Francis O’Connor won prizes at the Typewriting Contest. Ida got first place and Francis O’Connor got second place. Mr. Jackson. What members of our class played in the orchestra that received first prize that year? Mrs. Jackson. (Turns pages of book.) Here’s a picture of them. (Children stand around to look at it.) Here’s Francis O’Connor, and Arthur Johnson, Robert Raymond, and Margrethe Jensen. Mr. Jackson. And here’s Frank Goss and Doris Morrison. 1 guess that’s all. Page Twenty-one Bob. Where’s the teacher? Mrs. Jackson. Mere is Miss Perry standing at the side. Mr. Jackson. I ct’s see what we can find in the “Mirror ’ for J931. (Picks up another “Mirror”.) Here’s an account of the Junior Cabaret. {Reads.) Chair- man of the 'Picket Com Mrs. Jackson. {Interrupts him.) Why not tell the events in the order that they come. It would be a lot quicker. Who were the class officers that year? {Mr. Jackson hands her the book.) Here they are. Clark Jones was President and he was President when we were Seniors, too. Dor- othy Geoffrion was Vice-President and Ida Ricci was Secretary. Those two girls remained in the same position the next year too, didn’t they? Charles Ardizoni was the Treasurer. Francis O’Connor and Barbara Haliaday were on the Student Council. Art. {Uninterested in what is going on.) Never mind those people. We want to know who played on the football team that year. Mr. Jackson. I hope that you love games when you arc older as much as you do now. Some day may be you may become one of the great All-American stars. {Pats his shoulder.) That was the year our team was unscored upon. I ct’s see. Who was on the team that year? Clark Jones, Perino Devccchi, Robert Raymond, Edward Connor, Malcolm Smith, and er-cr Mrs. Jackson. {Reads.) Thomas Voislow, Frank Goss, Norman Roberts and Francis O’Con- nor were on it, too. Mr. Jackson. Those boys helped to bring the Western Massachusetts football championship to Agawam the next year. Mrs. Jackson. Well; I guess that’s all about football. You can finish what you were reading about the Junior Cabaret. {Father reads.) On April 8, 1932, the Junior class sponsored a Cabaret for the purpose of raising money for the Junior Prom. The Cabaret turned out to be a huge success, thanks to Miss Eleanor Miller, Faculty Advisor, and to the committee in charge: Donald Kenney, Chairman of 'Picket Committee; Ida Ricci, Chairman of Entertainment Committee; Richard Shields, Chairman of Refreshment Committee. Mr. Jackson. We had a wonderful Prom that year, didn’t we? The stage represented Mount Vernon to commemorate Washington’s Bicentennial. Mrs. Jackson. 1 wonder if we could name all the things that happened during our Senior year? We did so many things. Mr. Jackson. Yes, with all the class pictures and the Senior Play and everything else going on, 1 don’t wonder that anyone would forget. Bob. 1 saw the class pictures one day while I was up in the attic. Gee! You must have had a great big class. Mrs. Jackson. We had the same officers except for the Treasurer. Donald Kenney held that position. Rita Provost, Helen Donaldson, and Alfred Davis were on the Student Council. Mr. Jackson. Speaking of Donald Kenney, he was the leading man in our Senior Play, “Tons of Money,” which, with the help of other members of the class and Dorothy Brown as leading lady, was such a success. Mrs. Jackson. The property manager and all the other managers spent a lot of time on it, too. Mr. Jackson. Oh, we mustn’t forget the Kiel Party we had in 1932. Prizes were given for the best and funniest dressed boy and girl. Mrs. Jackson. The operetta, “Captain Crossboncs,” was quite a success that year, too. Marguerite Tatro, who was also the heroine for the operetta of 1929, “Pcpita,” was the lead. And speaking of operettas, Beulah Rivers took the lead in “Jerry of Jericho Road,” in 1930. Mr. Jackson. And how can we forget Ruth Abbott. She played the funny part in the operetta and the Senior Play too. She really was some actress. Art. You didn’t tell us about the basketball team that year; didn’t you have any? Mr. Jackson. Of course, we had one. And the team went up to Mass. State for the Tourn- ament. We won one of the games but were not able to play in the finals. Page Twenty- Two Ali'ce. Did the girls have any basketball team? Mrs. Jackson. Yes, they had a basketball team and a hockey team, too. Rita Provost, Lucille Danforth, and Barbara Wright played on the basketball team, and these with the help of Ruth Abbott and Magdalene Mencarelli won one out of two hockey games. Mr. Jackson. The Dramatic Club, gave a play that year, too. What was the name of it? Oh, yes, “Peace 1 Give I nto You,” with M. Mencarelli and R. D’Amato as the only Seniors in it. Mrs. Jackson. Speaking of Dramatic Club, one had to be pretty good in studies to be able to be in it. That’s right. We forgot to tell them that we had 11 members in Pro Merito. They were the students who had an average of B-f or over in the three years of I ligh School. Mr. Jackson. The Prom was very well planned by the Juniors and it was very successful. The hall was made into a ship giving the effect of a Promenade on shipboard. Mrs. Jackson. Speaking of Proms and those things, there were quite a few of the Seniors that get quite romantic during our Senior year. Clark Jones couldn't walk home alone any more. His object of pursuit was a certain post-graduate. Betty Noble and Robert Raymond seemed inseparable. Mr. Jackson. It wouldn't be fair to leave Martha Burnett and Malcolm out of the speech. But even though they were “that” way about each other we had quite a job trying to feed them at the Senior Banquet. Pat. Talking about banquets, I'm getting hungry. 1 think it's about time that we eat. (Exeunt.) MAGDALENE MENCARELLI, PATSY FERRERO. CLASS PROPHECY SCENE: Radio Studio. TIME: 1943. (Cutain rises.) Josephine Penna is sitting on one side of stage with shorthand pad and mag- azine which hides her face. Reads for a few moments. (Enter, Mary Tatro and Beulah Rivers.) Mary: Gee, Beulah, I'm glad you’ve asked me up here. It's the first time I've been in a studio and besides I’ve got a few hours before my plane leaves for Chicago,where I shall resume my place as supervisor of the girls at the Training College for Nurses. And what are you doing here? Beulah: Oh, I’ve got to sing during this next news program. Mary: Oh that’s right! I heard you were quite a blues singer after your two years experience at Squeek’s nite club. (Josephine lowers magazine and recognizes Mary and Beulah and cries): Mary Beulah. Mary and Beulah (In same breath): joe! What are you doing here? Josephine: Oh, I’ve been sent by my boss, Ida Ricci, editor of the “Agawam Gazette,” to get an interview with the new radio news reporter. You know Charlie Ardizoni and Bob Johnston arc in charge of Circulation and Advertising of the newly released paper. They’re keeping up the old struggle they started on “The Agawam Mirror.” You should have arrived sooner because just as I got here Arthur Johnson was leading the Royal Collegians in a half hour dance program. That’s the program that stars John Buckley and Billy O’Connor. (Bell signal.) (Enter Prank Goss.) Mary: Why it’s Frank Goss Frank, how in the world did you wind up in a radio station instead of a chemistry laboratory? Prank: Well, I’ve got a new job broadcasting in place of Lowell Thomas. Josephine: So you’re the one I've got to interview. I never supposed it would be one of my classmates. Page Twenty- Three Frank: Well, it’s a good thing you came tonight, because Agawam lias just been incorporated as a city, and I have a lot of news of the class of 1933 Besides, one of them is going to sing on my program. (Bell signal.) Frank: Well, there’s my signal. I have to go on now. (Steps to microphone): (mod Evening, Everybody. There’ll be a hot time in the old town tonight. Agawam has just been incorporated as a city, and in its honor tonight’s program will be dedicated. Our first news flash is from Miami, Florida, where Clark Jones is coaching a professional foot- ball team composed of former Agawam High School athletes for their coming game with the London Yellow Jackets for the world championship. It looks like a sure fire victory for the Agawam lads. Tomorrow night in Boston, Charles Hamblen’s new theater opens its current season with “Tons of Money,” starring Dorothy Brown and Donald Kenney, the man of 10,000 faces and a few more voices. This mammoth production is under the direction of Alice Schcrpa who got her start in the Agawam Dramatic Club. Costumes were designed by Catherine Moccio and the scenery under the direction of Roland GcofTrion and Patsy Ferrero. Another high spot of the evening will be a personal appearance of Ruth Abbot, not improp- erly dubbed the new “Polly Moran.” Flash From Japan we have news that Robert Raymond and his wife, nee Betty Noble, have completed the first leg of their scouting tour in search of new athletes for Coach Malcolm Smith who succeeded the far famed Harmon as coach of Agawam High School athletics. Martha Burnett has also returned to Agawam as director of girls athletics. Because this program is in honor of Agawam, we are doubly fortunate tonight in having an Agawam girl with us. Our studio guest tonight is Miss Beulah Rivers who will sing a selection at this point. As you know, Miss Rivers has achieved great popularity as star in Squeeks Mutti’s Night Club—Miss Rivers. (Beulah sings.) Frank: Thank you, Miss Rivers. It is very seldom that 1 have a chance to introduce so charm- ing a singer on my program. Now for some social news of today. We have received word from our Newport correspondent that Barbara and Eleanor Wright are taking the rest cure after finishing their third volume of ab- stract poetry. Raymond Greenwood and Edward Connors are continuing the vacation they started at Agawam High School. While there they were entertained at a dinner party given by Helen Donaldson. In other activities in the days news, we find Kenneth Brown as technical advisor to Doris Morrison who is continuing her father’s florist trade. Flash From Rome comes news that Edna Rust has made a great discovery in her transla- tion of ancient Latin volumes. This promises to be a best seller when published by the new book concern owned by Norman Roberts, who has forsaken the oil burner business. Our Washington correspondent sends word that Congresswoman Irma Soper of Massachusetts has started a filibuster which promises to run until the end of the present special session called by President Cirillo for the purpose of hardening Woodcliff Avenue. This measure is being heartily supported by the President’s Secretary, Magdalene Mencarelli. Under Washington news we have word that the Devecchi-Kaskeski Employment Agency has placed four former Agawam girls as secretaries to Senator Ramah. These girls arc Nellie Barden, Rena Raffinetti, Norma Best, Clara Maley. Agawam is well represented in Washington. We have word from St. Ix uis that Margrethc Jensen is playing Saturday night at the Wieland Music Hall. Margrcthc’s tour is under the capable management of Valentina Agnoli. Justine Mealy has been named as Chairman of the newly formed Cheer Commission to help cheer up the care worn teachers of the class of ’33. Tommy oislow, Fred Soden and Marcel Rioux are resting on the Riviera after their constant attendance at Springfield theaters. Page Twenty-Fo u r Well, Eimer Cascio, the Studio Manager, and Elsie Schultz and Rose Pedulia, the program directors, are giving me the high sign. So after telling you that this program comes to you through the courtesy of the Parisienne Gown Shop run by Anita Cesan and Blanche Couture, I’ll say “Make the most of today,” and so long until tomorrow. Frank: Well, that’s over for another night. Say, what are you girls doing now? Mary: I’ve got an hour and a half until my plane leaves. Beaulah: I haven’t anything in particular to do. Joe: And I’ve got to get my interview for tomorrow’s edition. Frank: Then while Beulah and Mary wait in here, Josephine, 1 will give you the interview in my office, and then what do you say we go out to dinner? M ary Beaulah: Fine! But where? Joe Frank: Well, I understand Madge Haynes, the dietitian, and Barbara Halladay have opened a new restaurant. It sounds pretty good. Mary: Say, that’s the place where Alfred Davis is head waiter. Mr. Williams surely trained him right. Frank: Then we’ll meet in here in fifteen minutes. So long. Mary. Beulah: O. K. We’ll be there! Josephine (Frank and Josephine exit.) Mary: You know Beulah, I was over to Agawam High School last week and whom do you suppose I saw? Beulah: Well, I heard Marguerite Tatro has accepted a position in the Music Department to succeed Miss Perry. Mary: Yes, I saw her, and did you know Cecilia Grasso was there too in Mr. Hadley’s place as head of the Science Department? I guess they couldn’t get along without the class of ’33, because Dot Geoffrion and Rita Provost, refusing to break their long partnership, are back as teachers of French and Latin, respectively. Beulah: I saw Anna Piazzo last week. She’s head of the Art Department. She told me that Elsie Johnson and Barbara Grout had opened a kindergarten for children of Agawam graduates. Mary: 1 was on my way out of the school at 3:00 o’clock and a big school bus nearly hit me. Guess who it was?—It was Ralph D’Amato. He told me that he and Paul had taken Louis De Palma’s job away. Of course, you know that Miss Mclntire has accepted a position as instructor of Shorthand at Bay Path, and Lucille Danforth and Mary Kalinowski have replaced her at Agawam. Beulah: Gee, there certainly are a lot of our class back in school. Well, here’s Frank and Josephine. Frank: Well, here we are girls. All ready. Both: Sure we are. Frank: Well, come on, the taxi is waiting, and I’m famished.—(Exit.) Page Twenty-Five MARY TATRO, FRANK GOSS. RUTH ABBOTT CLASS GIFTS Rope In English class, Ruthie’s inclined, Someone’s place to take; This rope will tie her to her chair, So mixups she’ll not make. VALENTINA AGNOL1 This chair and table you can use, When noon time comes around; So when you go to our lunch room A place will soon be found. CHARLES ARDIZONI Every current event, Charlie seems to know; Here are more newspapers, To help his knowledge grow. NELLIE BARDEN On the Ag’wam River, Canoeing you do go; A row-boat would be safer, If stronger winds should blow. NORMA BEST We know you wait for someone, To bring you home each day; Here’s a jig-saw puzzle, To pass the time away. DOROTHY BROWN Dot, you’re always wearing, A letter from West Side; Take this letter “A”, As a token of Agawam’s pride. JOHN BUCKLEY The school days on this calendar, Are brightly marked in green; Absent excuses will be of no use, For the days can easily be seen. MARTHA BURNETT Martha enjoys all the sports, And follows Agawam around; Here’s a pass to all the games. In which your Malcolm’s found. ELMER CASCIO If you should lose your pretty curls, ’Twould really be a crime; A bottle of curling fluid. Will aid you anytime. ANITA CESAN If ever Anita’s hair were mussed, To her ’twould be a disgrace; A mirror will help to let her know, If any are out of place. Chair and Table Newspapers Row-boat Jig-saw Puzzle Letter “A” Calendar Pass Curling fluid Mirror Page Twenty-Six VINCENT CIRILLO Shot-gun Since hunting is your favorite sport. We give you a shot-gun; Which you’ll enjoy most heartily, When all your tasks are done. EDWARD CONNOR We give to Ed. a pad of slips, Which we know that he can use; Now he can easily go to class, And time he will not lose. BLANCHE COUTURE So that your very stylish vogue, You may long continue; A book with all the latest modes, We shall gladlv give you. PAUL D’AMATO In all of his school work, we know, Paul’s a step behind; Some “Force” may put him far ahead, And help in his daily grind. RALPH D’AMATO In case you cannot take the car, It may bring you some sorrow; With an auto all your own, There’ll be no need to borrow. LUCILLE DAN FORTI I This book will teach you how to draw’, And all the artists beat; Then with your clever artist friend, You can easily compete. ALFRED DAVIS Tho’ Tommy’s car is always crowded, Without you it seems incomplete; So you will always get a ride, We’ll give you this small scat. PER I NO DEVECCH1 Perino plays throughout the day, To pass the time away; We give to him this little game, To keep him at his play. HELEN DONALDSON Since Helen has moved away from us, And thru life her way she wends; A map will help her find her way, Back to her Agawam friends. PATSY FERRERO To Pat we give a promotion, As head of Borgatti’s store; All fears for a future position, Will trouble you no more. Pad of slips Fashion book “Force” Automobiles Book on how to draw Seat Game Map of Agawam Promotion Page Twenty-Seven Mead of hair DOROTHY GEOFFRION To Dot we give this head of hair, In case she e’er desired To straighten out her curly locks, W hen ever she’s inspired. ROLAND GEOFFRION Smart and flashy colors, Are your specialty; We’re hoping with this jacket, Satisfied you’ll be. FRANK GOSS You always look at a certain house, While you’re in chemistry; Here’s a magnifying glass, So you can better see. CELIA GRASSO We well know that Celia has, A large vocabulary; Just to add to those “big words”; Here’s a dictionary. RAYMOND GREENWOOD To Hymie we give a medal, For persistency all his own; Which, during basketball seasons, He has so keenly shown. BARBARA GROUT We know you have the occasion, Various stamps to select; In this stamp book you can place, All those which you collect. BARBARA HALLADAY You are always blushing, But that will never do; Flour added to powder, May prove a help to you. CHARLES HAMBLEN The girls who helped you do Latin, You have found quite handy; To show your appreciation, Give them this box of candy. MADELINE HAYNES In our Senior play you declared, That “George’s” kiss you knew; 'Fry these kisses and notice whether, They seem different to you. JUSTINE HEALY This big bow, yourself to Mary, You may easily tic, So that you may not lose her, When school days pass by. Jacket Magnifying glass Dictionary Medal Stamp book Flour Box of candy Candy kisses Bow Page Twenty-Eight Violin MARGRETHEJENSEN You arc hereby entitled, To keep this violin; So you can long remember, The orchestra you were in. ARTHUR JOHNSON Anything that he’s requested, Art is e’er refusing; A “yes” should take the place of “no,” That he is always using. ELSIE JOHNSON So that your pleasing charm, You may never lose; Keep this handy compact, You can readily use. ROBERT JOHNSTON “Pop” finds it hard to stay for teachers, When there arc other things to do; A date book may prove a help, Bv making conflicts few. CLARK JONES We hope these knitting needles, Will mend your leg just right, So while you are at college, You’ll fight with all your might. MARY KALINOWSKI Mary finds a great deal of pleasure, While she is roller skating; To use this strap, if one breaks, Will help to keep her rating. PETER KASKESKI Literature, more elevating, We give you to use; So now your leisure hours, You will not abuse. DONALD KENNEY To Don we give a little chair, To place in room 24; So he can stay inside the room, And not loiter near the door. CLARA MALEY Clara’s so many boy friends, The addresses she may forget; With a little address book, She’ll have no need to regret. . 1A DG A LEN E . 1 EN C A R ELLI Maggie’s very mischievous, All the time, no doubt; We’ll give to her a pair of scissors, So she can “cut it out.” “Yes” sign Compact Date book Knitting needles Strap Earmcr’s almanac Chair Address book Pair of scissors I age Twenty- Nine Horn CATHERINE MOCCIO There arc people who talk too loud, But that’s not true with you; A horn might help you to be heard, By more than just a few. DORIS MORRISON That you should know a florist’s art, We give some seeds to you, To start in business for yourself, And show what you can do. VIRGINIA NOBLE Betty has started the fad, Of eating lollypops; Here’s some that will last her, ’Til the fashion stops. FRANCIS O’CONNOR We will to Billy some pencils, So he can do a good turn, By replacing borrowed pencils, That he forgot to return. ANNA P1AZZO Seeing that Anna likes to paint, Here’s a coloring set, For with a bit more practice, An artist she’ll be, we bet. JOSEPHINE PENNA Since Josie’s forever busy, Her appointments may not chime; A steady, dependable clock. Will help proportion her time. ROSE PEDULI A We know you walk to school each day, No matter what the weather; Lest your shoes become worn out, Use this piece of leather. RITA PROVOST You’ve tried so hard to make us cheer, We fear you’re all worn out; A little trip to I akc Champlain, May prove a help no doubt. RENA RAFFINETTI Although you never let us know, That you arc very bright; With an electric bulb you’ll bring, Your good work into light. THOMAS RAMAII Lest some of your many animals, Should be lost or stray afar; We’ll give you a pad to record them, So you’ll know just where they are. Package of seeds Lollypops Pencils Coloring set Clock Piece of leather Trip Electric bulb Memo pad Page Thirty Handkerchief ROBERT RAYMOND Bob insists on chattering, No matter where he be: A ’kerchief as a gag will bring, Quietness, he’ll see. IDA RICCI During the years you’ve typed, You have shown perfection; 'Eo you we give another cup. To add to your collection. MARCEL RIOUX While you and Madge walk thru tlie halls, Your hands you always clasp; Here’s a pair of strong handcuffs, So you’ll not lose your grasp. BET I AH RIVERS Beulah’s always running, Thru the halls each day; We’ll give to her a stop sign, To help her clear the way. NORMAN ROBERTS After this year you will miss, Many a familiar face; I’o you we give a little girl, We hope will take their place. EDNA RUST In our English class, Edna’s always kneeling; A pillow for her knees, May give a better feeling. ALICE SCHERPA We give a ruler to you, Alice, Because you arc so small; Some inches added to your height, Will help to make you tall. ELSIE SCHULTZ To save a lot of money, Our Elsie truly does crave; So here’s a bank awaiting her, 'lb start right now to save. MALCOLM SMITH Gloves to fit your hands would be, Difficult to find; We hope the ones we’ve bought you, Will be the exact kind. FREDERICK SODEN Here’s a lucky pack of cards, We hope you’ll find “O. K.”, So you may be successful, In the games you like to play. Cup Handcuffs Stop sign Girl Pillow Ruler Savings bank Pair of gloves Pack of card Page Thirty-One IRMA SOPER Man Irma likes to manage things, Every time she can; Here’s a chance for her to boss, A little agreeable man. MARGUERITE TATRO Song sheet A handy, helpful song sheet, To you we gladly bring; So that for many years to come, You mav have songs to sing. MARY TATRO Maybe this fast running horse, You'll allow your Sam to take; With this he’ll see you often, And quicker time will make. THOMAS YOISLOW When you want to call the gang, Together any day; This loud whistle will be heard, Tho’ the boys be far away. ALBERT WEI I AND Albert beats us all to school, By riding on his bike; If a wheel breaks, here’s some spokes, So he’ll not have to hike. BARBARA WRIGHT Glass of water Bobby seems to be timid, The reason, we cannot solve; Maybe a glass of water, Will help the shyness dissolve. ELEANOR WRIGHT Head In your brother’s beauty parlor, You’ll prove a help to him, If you’ll practice with this head, And always keep in trim. Horse Whistle Spokes DOROTHY GEOFFRION, FRANCIS O’CONNOR. Page Th i rty- Two CLASS BALLOT Most Popular Boy.................... Most Popular Girl................... Smartest Boy........................ Smartest Girl....................... Best Looking Boy.................... Best Looking Girl................... Most Studious Girl.................. Most Studious Boy................... Best Boy Athlete.................... Best Girl Athlete................... Best Actor.......................... Best Actress........................ Cleverest Boy....................... Cleverest Girl...................... Best Dressed Boy.................... Best Dressed Girl................... Most Cheerful Boy................... Most Cheerful Girl.................. Best Girl Dancer.................... Best Boy Dancer..................... Best Girl Singer.................... Best Boy Singer..................... Wittiest Boy........................ Wittiest Girl....................... Girl Most Likely to Succeed......... Boy Most Likely to Succeed.......... Most Unusual Boy.................... Most Unusual Girl................... Boy Who Has Done Most For School Girl Who Has Done Most For School Noisiest Boy........................ Noisiest Girl....................... Quietest Boy........................ Quietest Girl....................... Biggest Flirt....................... Sweetest Girl....................... Most Mischievous Girl............... Most Mischievous Boy................ Best All-Round Girl................. Best All-Round Boy.................. ......Donald Kenney .............Ida Ricci .......Vincent Cirillo . . . Barbara Halladay ......Arthur Johnson .......Virginia Noble ........Elsie Schultz ........Vincent Cirillo .........Clark Jones Magdalene Mencarelli ......Donald Kenney ........Ruth Abbott .... Francis O’Connor ............Ida Ricci ........Paul D’Amato ..... Blanche Couture Charles Hamblen .........Alice Schcrpa ............Ida Ricci ......Arthur Johnson . .. .Marguerite Tatro .........Frank Goss ......Elmer Cascio ........Ruth Abbott .........Elsie Schultz . . .Charles Ardizoni .......Albert Wieland .........Norma Best .........Clark Jones .............Ida Ricci ... Pcrino Devccchi ........Ruth Abbott ......Albert Wieland ... Katherine Moccio . . . .Marguerite Tatro . . Mary Kalinowski Magdalene Mencarelli .... Charles I Iamblen ........Rita Provost ..........Clark Jones Page Thirty-Three CLASS WILL Yc, the class of 1933, being possessed of as sound a set of minds as we ever shall have, or hope to have,now bequeath our worldly possessions and human virtues to those of our successors who, we hope, will appreciate them most. To the Town of Agawam: Our appreciation for the educational opportunities it has given us. To Mr. Phelps: A position as broadcaster during the Yalc-IIarvard football games. To Mr. Williams: Favorable reports from the class of 1933. To Miss Ward: The continuation of her never-failing eyesight in the U. S. History class. To Miss Lilly: A bell to bring her Senior English class to order on time. To the Faculty: Another intelligent Senior class to take our place. To Juniors: The opportunity to be a model Senior class. To Sophomores: The long-awaited chance to plan a Junior Prom. To Freshmen: A long row of stalls to keep them in their places. To Elizabeth Abrams: Elsie Johnson’s reputation for witticisms to entrtain her friends regard- less of time, place, or occasion. To Lillian Ardizoni: Another year of Chemistry so she may continue to enjoy the application of Mr. Hadley’s first aid. To Mary Beauchane: A copy of Marguerite Tatro’s nutritious diet. To Mildred Arnold: A dose of Edna Rust’s boisterousness. To Robert Bennett: A girl-friend to really appreciate his ability to croon. To Donald Gensheimer: Madeline Hayne’s supply of toys to keep him entertained during dull classes. To Hollis Kane: A reliable car with a permanent seat for a certain little Sophomore. To Calvin IIewey: Ralph D’Amato’s social abilities to make him less bashful with the opposite sex. To Robert Smith: A book entitled “Intelligent Questions To Be Asked In The Classroom” in case his original supply becomes exhausted. To Nona Abraham: A fashion she likes well enough to keep it permanent. To John Hastings: A girl friend at whom he may have just cause to gaze and eliminate his habit of starring into space. To John Kennedy: A bus to take the place of his car when the neighbors wear it out. To Edmund Parent: Miss Button’s continued sympathy. To Elaine La Flreche: A memorandum to keep her radio contracts and personal engagements straight. To Joseph Assad: A pal for the coming year who likes to go to school. To David Chagnon: Ardizoni’s knowledge of current affairs so he’ll know what the Economics class is talking about. To Paul Daubilz: Donald Kenney’s never-failing popularity. To Daniel DiDonato: 'Flic chance to compete in a national oratorical contest. To Eunice Rising: A messenger so she can still keep a certain Senior girl informed about her brother. To Marian Rising: Some portable scales so she’ll never be deceived about her weight. To Bernice Ilalladay: A double so she may devote her time both to Henry and the red-head who is no longer appreciated. To Aldah Holloway: Elsie Shultz’ reputation for studying so earnestly. To Lena Lodi: A fashion book from Paris so she may never be behind in the styles. To Beverly Needham: The Feeding Hills’ Old Timers’ promise to continue their old-fashioned dances. To Lydia Pisano: A basketball to keep her in practice during the summer. To Catherine Spaight: Mary Kalinowskis’ demureness. Page TJiirty Four To Adcle Swanson: A little more appreciation for the attentions showered upon her by her admirers. To Jennie White: Margrethe Jensens’ recipe for growing tall. To Raymond Montagna: A basketball court of his own so he can play as long as he wishes. To Mary Chagnon and Rose Brusseau: Roller skates so they’ll always reach their destination on time. To Gertrude Jenson: The position of class athlete. To Jennie Tango: A chance to equal Ida Ricci’s record in typewriting. To Winifred Carrol: A place to store her numerous prizes won at school card parties. To Muriel Fraser: A little more glory and honor for her hard 4H club work. To Frances Tucardi: Another chance to use her dancing ability in an Operetta. To Eleanor Fickweiler: The power to keep her Junior admirer longer than her predecessors have been able to. To Helen Ramah: A position on one of the teams as a reward for her persevcrcncc. To Shirley Hawkes: Ruth Abbott’s methods of overcoming bashfulncss. To Walter Stepanik: Malcolm Smith’s “taking” ways. To Barbara Tullock: Our congratulations for the reconciliation with a curly haired young man. To Muriel Webster: Some determined boy to break down her wall of reserve. To Evelyn Cowles: A chance to recuperate after she has given the typewriter a beating. To Betty Bailey: Dorothy Brown’s vivacity. To Frances LaViolette: An extra period in which to do her shorthand so she will not have to use the English class. To Fern Miller: An atlas to keep up with the boy friend. To Odette Bessette: A boy friend in school who can hold her attention. To Robert Hennessey: Ten nights in a week so he can keep all his tap-dancing engagements. To Firginia Birchard: The continuation of her lively interest in sports. To Evelyn Lewis: Edna Rust’s reputation for rolling her eyes. To Henry Alvergini: Some additional height so lie can take Bob Raymond's place on the basketball team. To John Bitgood: An alarm clock to wake him up at the end of each period. To Sam Provo: Dick Shield’s voice to croon “Let Her Go, Let Her Go, God Bless Her.” To Clayton Moore: Some adhesive to keep his Ford on the road. To Ronald Johnson: Some of Donald Kenney’s innocence. To Ernest Stone: A lead in the Operetta next year. To Myrven Barnard: Some of Clark Jones’ faithfulness. To Frederick Bennett: Another year to expose his cheerful disposition. To Edward Zielinski: Frank Goss’s nerve. To Henry Fessler: An appreciative brunette to admire his red hair. To Grant Sackett: Alfred Davis’ thoughts, for they arc sometimes needed in the Senior year. To Howard Bailey: Another cow to bring home the bacon. To George Die gel: Vincent Cirillo’s ambition to encourage his teachers. To Doris Svenson: A pair of handcuffs so she and Shirley may not be separated. To Eunice Bitgood: Madeline Haynes’ ready smile and winning ways with the teachers. To Elizabeth Bloom: Edna Rust’s ability to translate Latin. May her life be just one Cicero after another. To Jane Hamblen: A Senior admirer who may not be called a shadow. To William Cassens: A position in his class where he may make use of his executive ability. To Edward Bessette: Paul D’Amato’s dignity. In witness, whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this thirteenth day of June, nineteen hundred and thirty-three. BARBARA HALLADAY, CHARLES HAMBLEN. Page Thirty-Five Pro Merito Class Officers •RRWi “ Tons of Money” PRO MERITO The Pro Merito students this year were Barbara Halladay, Josephine Penna, Rita Provost, Ida Ricci, Edna Rust, Alice Scherpa, Elsie Schultz, Dorothy Gcoffrion, Vincent Cirillo, and Alfred Davis, and Justine Mealy who was chosen last year. The first gathering took place at the home of Mr. Williams, the principal, where a pleasant evening was spent at games and movies. In March, the group was invited to a St. Patrick’s Day dinner at the home of Miss Smith. On Saturday, May 13, several members attended a meeting at Orange High School, Orange, Massachusetts. The girls of the society assisted at one of the Parent-Teachers’ Association meetings by serv- ing refreshments. SENIOR PLAY The Senior Play presented by the class of 1933, was entitled “Tons of Money.” It was a three act farce, written by Evans and Valentine. The play was under the personal direction of Mr. Williams. The leads were played by Dorothy Brown and Donald Kenney. Other members of the cast were Ruth Abbott, Richard Shields, Charles Hamblen, Madeline Haynes, Vincent Cirillo, Alfred Davis, Beulah Rivers, and Thomas Voislow. Those who assisted in the production were property managers, Mary 'Patro and Cecelia Grasso; prompter, Alice Scherpa; stage and scenery, Frank Goss, Patsy Ferrero, and Roland Geoffrian; business manager, Josephine Penna; and make- up, Miss Lilly. THE AGAWAM MIRROR The “Agawam Mirroi”, our school publication, has established one of the finest records made in any school activity. Starting with a small, fourteen-page issue, it has increased its size constantly during the nine years of its publication. It reached its peak, both in size and in quality, in 1933, when it contain- ed thirty-two well-balanced pages. Each individual staff of the “Agawam Mirror” has exerted its best efforts toward making it worthy of the honor rating it received in the National Scholastic Press Association contest in 1931. Besides winning honors, the school publication has become the incentive for competition in the writing of its stories and essays, especially in the English department. It has always included an accurate and reliable record of both athletic and school activities. The valuable training ob- tained by those serving on the staff, has been the reward for the time and effort they expended. Due to the lack of funds, the “Agawam Mirror” staff was unable to publish more than one issue to come out in the spring. Under the patient guidance of Miss Button, who has always been the faculty advisor, each member of the staff has worked to his utmost capacity to make this issue one of the finest ever published. 'Phe senior members of the staff arc. Robert Johnston, business manager; Ida Ricci, editor-in- chief; Donald Kenney business editor; Frank Goss, circulating manager; Elsie Schultz, secretary, Alfred Davis, sports editor; and Edna Rust and Justine Hcaly, general assistants. Page Th irty-Seven ATHLETICS In athletics Agawam has enjoyed a very successful year. The football team was neither de- feated nor tied although it was scored on. The football team of ’32 had an able captain in “Crack- er” Jones. The team is being deprived of both tackles, Raymond and Devecchi: Roberts a guard and Jones a halfback. Raymond and Jones will be lost to the basketball team. The baseball team will lose Raymond, a pitcher, Smith and O’Connor, outfielders, and Roberts a firstbaseman. AVIATION CLUB The Aviation Club has just completed its fifth year of activity under the leadership of Mr. Hadley. The object of the Aviation Club is to obtain in the near future an entire credit course in Aviation. The work of the club this year was to have a series of lectures on meteorology and air navi- gation. This year the club has been fortunate in having an especially hard working and conscientious president. At the present one member is working on apparatus to determine air velocity. The officers are: president, Richard Shields; vice-president, Carlson Martyny; secretary, Frank Goss; and treasurer, Donald Kenney. The Senior members are: Frank Goss, Donald Kenney, Robert Johnston, Charles Hamblen, and Charles Ardizoni. AGAVAMIAN E SOCIETATES LATANAE The Senior Class has been well represented in the Agawam Latin Club during the years 1932-33. Charles Hamblen was Primus Consul the title given to the president of the organization while Rita Provost has served on the executive committee. Last year Rita was Secretary and Treasurer. The Club has aimed to create an interest in the study of Latin and to bring pupils of all classes into one group in which topics of interest to Latin students might be discussed. There have been many interesting meetings during the past year, including a Valentine Party to the new members and dog roast. At one of the meetings the Cicero class presented a dramatization of the orations against Catiline. Mr. Hadley took moving pictures of the play. The Seniors who have been members arc Dorothy GeofTrion, Rita Provost, Edna Rust, Madc- lyn Haynes, Barbara Holliday, Dorothy Brown, Mary Tatro, Celia Grasso, Alfred Davis, Thomas Yoislow, Charles Hamblen, Vincent Cirillo, and Marcel Rioux. AGAWAM HI-Y CLUB The Agawam Hi-Y Club had a very eventful season. Starting from practically nothing at the first of the year it has developed into a well-organized body with an enrollment of twenty. This was accomplished largely through the efforts of our new advisor, Mr. Coburn. A varied but inter- esting program was carried out. Not the least interesting of the meetings was the banquet given to the Seniors. At this meeting Mr. Phelps was made an honorary member of the club. The officers were all Seniors: Charles Ardizoni, president; Charles Hamblen, vice-president; Donald Kenney, secretary; and Alfred Davis, treasurer. The other Senior members were Robert Johnston, Leonard Belcher, and Roland Gcoffrian. Page Thirty-Eight LE CERCLE FRANCAIS The purpose of the French Club is to present to the students a better knowledge of French people and customs. The officers of this club are as follows: President, Adele Swanson; Secretary-Treasurer, Cather- ine Spaight; Committee Chairman, Dorothy Geoffrion. The Senior members are: Rita Provost, Dorothy Geoffrion, Dorothy Brown, Josephine Penna, and Edna Rust. DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS President........................................................ Mary Tatro Vice-President........................................................Odette Bessett Secretary..............................................................Alyce Scherpa Treasurer.........................................................Edna Rust Property Manager...........................................Madeline Haynes Faculty Advisor.........................................................Miss Phealan The purpose of the Dramat’C Club is to create an interest in dramatics; to promote skill in dramatic technique and to study various types of plays. This year the members of the club presented a one act play “Dust of the Road” as the Christmas Program. The Seniors who participated were: Alyce Scherpa and Ralph D’Amato. The members of the Club also presented a one act play “Peace I Give Unto You” at the Parent- Teachers Association and also in assembly. The Seniors taking part were: Magdalene Mencarelli and Ralph D’Amato. The play was coached by Mary Tatro and Alyce Scherpa. CLASS DITTY We, the class of thirty-three, Having passed a fourth degree, Now depart with wings outspread To earn a meager daily bread. The storm is past, the strife is o’er, Knowledge obtained could be no more, Teachers, schoolmates, all confess That we’re the best yet off the press. Though we be thrilled to venture out We’ll e’er remember a schoolday bout, Whether with teachers, books or foes We’ll ne’er forget those childhood woes. EDNA RUST. YEAR BOOK COMMITTE Robert Johnston, Ida Ricci, Celia Grasso, Elsie Shultz, Lucile Danforth, Mary Kalinowski Page Th irty-Nine Autographs ANKER PRINTING CO.. HOLYOKE. MASS. Page Forty