Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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22 AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL The Student Council Dance was held April 13, in the school’s auditorium. Geraldine Rising, Marion Roberts, Karl Burnett, Merrill Tisdel, Alvin Kellogg and Julio Alvigini served on the different committees. The greatest event of the year, the Junior-Senior prom was held May 25. The decoration com- mittee was under the supervision of Vivian Cordcs. The hall was arranged as the archway to a formal garden. The different members were on the following committees: Alvin Kellogg, Tickets; Harlan Atwood, Program; Walter Kellogg, Orchestra; Eleanor Kent, Patrons and Patronesses; Barbara Phelps, Refreshments. An excellent evening was spent dancing to the melodious music of Leo Racicot’s orchestra. Marion Roberts and Geraldine Rising served as Junior Marshals for the Senior Class. We will now be entertained by a group of Senior girls who will sing a melody of songs. Step right up here girls. Announcer: Time Marches On! Master of Ceremonies: The Senior class held their first meeting September 10, for the purpose of electing their class officers. Those elected were: President, Karl Burnett: Vice-President, Eleanor Kent; Secretary, Bertha Cesan; Treasurer, Harlan Atwood. Student Council members were: Geraldine Rising, Belinda andersingle, Eleanor Fickweiler, Merrill Tisdel, Karl Burnett, Walter Kellogg, Richard Ross and Julio Alvigini. Victor Herbert’s popular operetta “The Red Mill” was presented by the following members of the Senior class. Merrill Tisdel who had the leading role. Everett Ferrell, Flex Augustino, Karl Burnett, Ronald King and Jacqueline Clark. We were fortunate in securing Karl Burnett and Felix Augustino two characters from this operetta who will now sing “You Can Xevcr Tell About A Woman.” The kid party was held December 20, Eleanor Kent and Ronald King received prizes for the best costumes. And now ladies and gentlemen I am going to turn the program over to our Mistress of Cere- monies Miss Myrtle French. Mistress: Thank you. Good evening. The Senior Play “Skidding” a three-act comedy was presented February 15, under the splendid direction of Miss Andrews of the English Department. The leading roles were taken by Eleanor Kent and Julio Alvigini and a well supporting cast included: V ivian Cordes, Belinda Vandcrsingel, Geraldine Rising, Eleanor Fickweiler, Charles Ferrero, Karl Burnett, Ronald King and Harlan Atwood. Now I take great pleasure in interviewing one of the most prominent girl athletes of the Class of ’35—Miss Marion Schwartz. Who were some of the other girl athletes? M. S. They were Lydia Grocco, Vivian Cordes, Bertha Nacewicz, Jacquline Clark, Stella Swlborski, Irma Rhomada, Eleanor Kent, and Gertrude Goyette. M. F. W hat arc some of the sports the girls play? M. S. Hockey, basketball, volleyball and baseball. M. F. What were some of the outside teams the girls played? M. S. We did not have many outside games. During our Freshman, Sophomore, Junior years we played West Hartford, Windsor Locks and Suffield. In our Senior year the only outside game we had was with West Springfield which we worn M. F. Was much time given to girl sports? M. S. Yes, we usually had practice or class games every night. M. F. Do you think the girl sports have proved successful in the Agawam High School? M. S. Yes. And I hope they will be continued. M. F. Thank you, Marion. 'Flic Dramatic Club has proved very successful in the Agawam High School. In 1933 the play “Why the Chimes Rang” was presented for the Christmas assembly. In April 1934 two plays were

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YEAR BOO K 1935 21 Qlass History Time: 1945. Place: A. H. S. Radio Station. (On the right side of the stage a person appears bearing a sign reading 1945 and on the left side another person with a sign reading A. H. S. Radio Station.) Announcer: Ronald King. Mistress of Ceremonies: Myrtle French. Master of Ceremonies: Julio Alvigini. Announcer: Good evening Folks. Tonight we have a great treat in store for you. 'Phis year the graduating class of 1935 celebrates their tenth anniversary by inaugurating the new radio station of the Agawam High School. For this great occasion we have with us the well-known Master of Ceremonies, Julio Alvigini. I will now turn the program over to (The announcer turns to Julio, who bows in acknowledge ledgement) Julio Alvigini. Master of Ceremonies: Thank you, Ronald. Ladies and gentlemen: I am glad to have this opportunity to be with you tonight on this anniversary program. This evening we are going to outline briefly the main events in the history of the class of ’35. On October 2, 1931, a class meeting was held with Creighton Abrams, a member of the Student Council presiding. The following officers were elected: President, Richard Ross; Vice President, Anita Goyette; Secretary, Bertha Cesan; Treasurer, Harlan Atwood. The Student Council members for that year were Geraldine Rising and John Schutt. We will now be favored by a solo by Walter Kellogg, who was a prominent member of the high school orchestra. Announcer: Time Marches On! Master of Ceremonies: After enjoying our summer vacation, we returned to school for our second year. During a class meeting led by Anita Goyette, the following class officers were elected: President, Karl Burnett; Vice-President, Anita Goyette; Secretary, Bertha Cesan; 'Treasurer, Harlan Atwood. The Student Council members were Geraldine Rising and Merrill Tisdcl. On March 17, the Sophomore Class held a St. Patrick’s Day party, which was enjoyed by all those who attended. Announcer: Time Marches On! Master of Ceremonies: The class officers of the Junior year were: President, Karl Burnett; Vice-President, Eleanor Kent; Secretary. Bertha Cesan; 'Treasurer, Harlan Atwood. Due to the enlargement of the Student Council, the Junior Class was allowed six representatives; namely: Marion Roberts, Geraldine Ris- ing, Karl Burnett, Merrill 'Tisdcl, Alvin Kellogg, and Julio Alvigini. This year held in store many activities for its members, the first being the Junior Cabaret which was held November 3. The chairman of the various committees were Barbara Phelps, Belinda Vandcrsingel, Vivian Cordes, Geraldine Rising, Marion Roberts, Eleanor Kent and Harlan Atwood. This event proved a great success. The annual operetta that year was H. M. S. Pinafore which was presented on November 24, with Everett Farrell of the class of ’35 in the leading role. Now we will hear a selection from this operetta sung by Everett Farrell.

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Y E A R B 0 OK 19 3 5 23 given and the winning cast participated in the contest play at Ludlow. The winning cast included Ronald King and Everett Farrell. The other cast included Felix Augustino and Karl Burnett. For the years 1934-35 the following Seniors held offices: Karl Burnett, President; Jacquelyn Clark, Vice-President; Geraldine Rising, Corresponding Secretary and Everett Ferrell, Treasurer. In March the following Seniors were elected to assist in the production of the play, which was to be presented in the assembly by the club. Belinda Vandersingel, Director; Jacquelyn Clark, Casting Director; Fdeanor Fickweiller, Prompter; Barbara Phelps, Costumes. The most important event of the year was that of the contest play “A Wedding.” The cast included: Karl Burnett, Vivian Cordcs and Everett Farrell. Winning the contest at Ludlow they were eligible to participate in the contest at Palmer High School. The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 24. Now I am going to turn the program over to our announcer who will interview Charles Fcrrcro senior manager of the 1934 football team. Announcer: Would you mind giving the radio audience an idea as to what type of teams you had at Agawam during your four years of high school? C. F. Now don’t think that I am boasting when I say that during those four years we had some of the best teams in the history of Agawam High School. In our Freshman year we had fine teams in football, basketball and baseball. Our football team that year, breezed through their schedule with a perfect record. It was undefeated, untied, and unscorcd upon. During our Sophomore year the athletic teams continued in their successful ways. Although our football team did not acquire a perfect record, they were judged as the best team in Western Massachusetts. This was the first time that Agawam was given this honor. The football, basketball and baseball teams did not enjoy successful seasons in our Junior year. The football team was defeated twice and tied once. In our Senior year the teams were very successful. The football team regained the champion- ship pedestal, which they had relinquished the preceding season, by completing their schedule with a perfect record. The basketball team after a fine season played brilliantly at the M. S. C. Tournament but were defeated in the final game. The baseball, and track teams also had good records. Announcer: Can you remember the names of the boys in your class who played on these teams: C. F. Yes. They were Tisdcl, Augustino, Ross, Grady, Ferranti, Fossa, Bitgood, Stocker, Skinner, Lctellier, Morris, Spear, Levesque, Ferrero and Alvigini. Announcer: Thank you, Charlie. You have just heard the anniversary program of the class of 1935. We hope you all enjoyed it. This is station A. II. S. signing off. Good night. MYRTLE FRENCH, JULIO ALVIGINI. (Year 1945.) Master of Ceremonies: Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight you will be conducted on a world tour on the magic carpet of two Hindus. Their carpet is equipped with special televisional rays, through which they are able to see what is happening in the different countries which they visit. They take this trip primarily to inform the audience about what the members of the Class of 1935 arc now doing. We find ourselves over Agawam! (Curtain opens.)