Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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28 A G A W AM HIGH SCH O O 1. Henry Hermansky—We leave a supply of sugar to sweeten his voice. Charles Jasmin- Augustino’s position as Santa Claus at the Kid Party. Frances Kennedy—William Ferranti’s easy method of peddling papers. Walter Kerr—A pair of wings so that he will be able to attain that high rate of speed which he has been striving for. Branden Lctcllier—Atwood’s position as best dancer in the senior class. Emmett Lyman A lunch hour after every class with time in between to sleep. Vincent Masi Julio Alvigini’s ability as a basketball player. Roger Merrcll—A few of Skinner’s kiddish ways. Carl Mitchell Ronald King’s membership to tall story club. Lillias Moore—Mary Morris’s method of getting the most out of history with the least amount of studying. W alter Daubitz An anit-knock car so that his neighbors can sleep when he comes home in the wee hours of the morning. Priscilla Stocker—The Senior’s envy of her voice. Frances Wheeler- Vivian Cordes’ ability to undermine Miss Andrew’s deep thought questions. Marjoiic Wilcox -Lessons from a certain group of teachers on “Horseback Riding.” Barbara Bailey—Belinda Vandcrsingcl’s renown as an artist. Helen Burnham A boy friend of her own so she will stop pestering other girl’s boy friends. Ruth Sopher A mirror at home so that the rest of the girls will have a chance to use the one at school. Marguerite Pihl—A permanent so she won’t have to get up so early every morning to curl her hair. James Devccchi A dancing partner to take the place of his dancing shadow. Vincent Gallerani—Lessons from Merrill Tisdell on how to play post office at a party. In Testimony Whereof We the Undersigned, Do Set Our Hands and Seal This KighteenthDay of June, In the Year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-Five. CHARLES FERREO, FELIX AUGUSTINO. JULIO ALVIGINT (linger is so thoughtful and kind That he deserves a ribbon of blue. In future years, we hope he remains Always as cheerful, sincere, and true. HARLAN ATWOOD To Harlan, we give this Austin In which to carry his date, In case the family car just won’t manipulate. FELIX AUGUSTINO Felix just can’t remember The words to popular songs. This sheet of lyrics is what he needs So he can sing to the throngs. JOHN BITGOOD Johnnie is so awfully slow, We wonder that he gets about. A firecracker might speed him up, Although we’re very much in doubt. Blue ribbon Austin Song sheet Firecracker

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Y E A R BOOK 19 3 5 27 Jane Duanai—Marion Schwartz’s persevcrcnce in getting her man. Rebecca Fiske—Eleanor Kent’s “line” to save her from embarrassment when talking with the boys. Rita Galvin—Our sympathy that a certain senior has to graduate. Clara Bye—Less homework so she can devote more time to her boy friends. June Wheeler and Aaron Whitlock A pair of handcuffs to keep them always together. Helen Rachek—Instructions on the technique of administering egg shampoos. Doris Rouillard We leave the right of free postage to Yellow Springs, Ohio. Phyllis Selwood Marion Robert’s method of staying as sweet as you are. Ethel Smith A junior class that will appreciate her dancing lessons. Melva Smith —Pat Kellogg’s inexhaustible supply of excuses for being late. Anna Supinsky—A boy friend with a car so she won’t have to depend upon her sister to take her to school. Elizabeth Wicland A bit of Viola Nacewicz’s energy to take her away from her recess study. Rose Zerra- A medal for excellency. Jennie Zielinski—Geraldine Rising’s winning smile to cnduce more students to buy their lunches. Catherine Shaer—-Edith Buoniconti’s ability to pass her officials in typewriting. Richard Allen—Bitgood’s generosity in giving his schoolmates a ride. Bernard Babcock—A girl he can call his own. Edward Burke—An auto so that he won’t have to take a certain Freshman girl bicycle riding. Leonard Carulli Our sympathy for the departure of the two Senior cheer leaders. Lester Chilcote—A chance to practice what he preaches. Leonard Clifford -James Davis’ ability to put together the things he takes apart. Robert Costine—An interview with a Hollywood director to fulfill his life’s ambition of becom- ing an actor. Ray Crosier—William Madden’s way with the girls. Edith Ccsan Bertha Cesan’s faith in the opposite sex. Phyllis Gosselin—A boy immune to scarlet fever so he will be able to take her dancing. Madeline Conte—Fifteen minutes at the beginning of French periods in which to cat part of her lunch. Louise Graziano—A boy friend to meet her at the end of those long walks. Grace Halladay- The chance to win her own senior play poster contest. Mary Hart A tuition to State College so she will always be near a certain alumnus. Ethel Jacques—Ruth Taylor’s well developed vocal cords, so she will be heard around the School. Priscilla Jones—A fellow in Agawam who will interest her. Margaret Keelcy- Vera Piazzo’s mischievous ways. Rose Mason Lessons from Barbara Phelps on how to be a sales lady. Anna Massa—We leave Marion Roberts’ locks so that she’ll stop fussing about her own hair. Anna Merta—Jacquelyn Clark’s diet for keeping pleasingly plump. David Novelli—A little of Alvin Kellogg’s height, so the girls will be able to find him in the dark. Ralph Pfcrsick—A supply of Ovaltine in case his own runs out. Frederick Quackenbush—A season ticket to all the school games. Simon Ramah -A set of waving irons to keep those waves always with him. Woodrow Roberts—Everett Ferrell’s aptitude for keeping a girl-friend. Stephen Root A book on how to drink from a thermos bottle without spilling the contents on one’s self. Robert Strniste—Ken Grady’s position as center on the football team. Richard Taylor and Alfred Tompkins—A two-family house so their bonds will not be broken after graduation. Fred Thormcyei A place on the basketball team which he has been trying to make. Gordon Wells Ingrid Paulson’s method of keeping that school girl complcxtion. Francis Gcnsheimer- Burnett’s extra credits so that he won’t have to worry about graduation. James Grady- The will power to uphold the Grady tradition about the fair sex. David Grimaldi—A bottle of painless hair remover.

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Y E A R BOOR-193 5 29 ERNESTINE BREUINGER Shorthand was Ernestine’s drawback, So she finally decided to quit. If she’d like to resume the work. This magnet will help her to find it. EDITH BUONICONTI “Edie” is a champion typist. We hope she’ll keep it up. In recognition of her ability, Here is a fine loving cup. KARL BURNETT Some day, the title, “Karl Burnett,” Will be a well-known name. This diary will help him keep A record of his fame. GRACE BURR These dancing taps We give to Grace. If her own wear out, These will take their place. BERTHA CESAN Bertha has always been Secietary To the Class of ’35. This pencil and pad will aid hei To keep those memories alive. MARINA CHIAPUZZI Marina is often absent. We guess she must forget the date. This calendar will keep her posted, So she’ll always be present and never be late. A EVER A CHRISTOPHER If Alvera doesn’t stop giggling, We’re afraid she may become ill. Just to prevent any ailment, She’d better take these pills. JACQUELYN CLARK Jack is always quite troubled with dates, But into her notebook she must cram The name and address of just one more mate, Which, as you see, is a good-looking man. ELAINE CORDES Elaine is always talking, In all our class affairs These cough drops should help her voice And keep her on the air. VIVIAN CORDES When “Yiv” no longer gets permanents free, And her hair grows very straight, These curlers will help to fix her locks, And they will look just great. JAMES DAVIS James is forever cutting up Paper for which he does not pay. We know little boys must have their fun, So here are some scissors with which to play. Magnet Cup Diary Taps Pencil and Pad Calendar Pills Man Cough drops Curlers Scissors