Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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CHRONIC L 1C S . . 1 9 3 7 Pauline 1935 Agnes 1935 Pauline Agnes Ghost of 1936 Pauline Agnes 1936 Pauline Agnes 1936 Ghost of 1937 Pauline Agnes 1937 Pauline That is a quaint old song. We never heard it before. The class was able to show its dramatic ability when it presented the Sopho- more Assembly. They acted out scenes from different books. One of the outstanding scenes was taken from Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities.” (Curtain is drawn to show scene.) What a coincidence! We’re just reading that in school now. 'Phc sophomore class was represented in the Commercial contest, held at Northampton, by Mildred White, Dorothy Vancini, George Soderlund, and Pauline Barbieri. As I recall, they ended their year with a picnic at Babb’s. They enjoyed swimming, boating, roller-skating, and eating. (Ghost disappears.)) There must be two more stones. Here’s one of them. (Pulling away the grass.) This says, “1936. Sacred to the Memory of Sweet Sixteen.” (Ghost rises.) I suppose you are the ghost of 1936 and can tell us about the junior year. Now let me think. I believe the officers that year were Lino Schinclli, president; Agnest Swanson, vice president: Claire LePagc, secretary; and Ralph Lucardi, treasurer. The first big social event of the year was the Junior Cabaret. The hall was decorated to represent a barnyard. It was not a financial success, but those who attended had a good time. Then a cabaret was a dancer Yes, I remember reading that they were quite popular a hundred years ago. This year, with the help of Mrs. Worden, who wrote the dialogue, the class presented its assembly showing scenes from their every day school life. I remember vividly the French scene from “Le Voyage dc Monsieur Perichon.” (The curtain is drawn to show scene.) In March the regular school routine was interrupted by the great flood. School work-could not be carried on because most of the teachers were on one side of the river and the pupils were on the other side. Most of Agawam stayed high and dry, but their neighbors suffered severe losses. (Flood pictures.) Don’t you remember seeing pictures of the flood in the paper last year? Yes, I do. The flood was mentioned in the list of events which occurred one hundred years ago. The most important and successful social event of the three years was the Junior Prom. As usual, Charlotte Jasmin was in charge of decorations. Many hours were spent decorating the hall in red and gold, the senior colors. After the excitement of the Prom had died down, every one looked forward graduation. Agnes Arnold and Agnes Swanson were the Junior Marshals. This class was fond of picnicking so they ended the year with another outing at Babb’s beach. (Ghost then disappears.) (Both girls run to the next stone and read, “1937. The End of a Perfect Life.” 'Fhe girls are very disappointed to find the ghost of ’37 asleep behind the tombstone. They finally rouse him.) (Stretches, yawns, and rubs his eyes.) Where am 1? What time is it? This is Agawam. It is the year 2037. I knew I was worn out after that senior year, but I didn’t think I was tired enough to sleep a hundred years! We are sorry to have to disturb you, but we are interested in hearing more about the Class of 1937. Page twenty-six

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CHRONICLES..1937 CLASS HISTORY Time: Scene: Pauline Agnes Pauline CI host of 1934 Agnes 1934 Pauline 1934 Agnes Pauline (ihost of 1935 Agnes 1935 2037. A secluded spot in Agawam. (As the curtain rises, the orchestra plays Mr. Ghost Goes to Town.” Two young girls enter the spot and discover a tombstone.) (Kneeling and pulling away the grass.) Come here, Agnes. Sec if you can make out what it says. (Running toward the stone.) It says, 1934. Here lies our childhood, the Freshman Year of the Class of 1937.” Oh, what a long time ago. I'll bet everyone has forgotten about them. (The girls start to run away as a ghost rises from behind the tombstone.) Don’t be afraid. I thought you might like to know what happened a hund- red years ago. When the Class of '37 buried its Freshman Year here, the)- gave me their secrets to guard. Do tell us what you know about them. In the fall of 1933 about one hundred and thirty promising boys and girls entered upon their high school career. Most of them felt they were very grown up, but two retained many of the traits of babyhood. If I remember correctly they were Billy Walsh and “Honey” I.ucardi. After a few weeks of struggling with such new subjects as I atin and Algebra, they became politically minded and elected their class officers— Andrew Gallano, president; Agnes Swanson, vice president; Dorothy Birchard, secretary; and George Wood, treasurer. When Andrew Gallano left school in the middle of the year. Lino Schinelli was elected to finish the term. Ksther DePalma and Lino Schinelli were chosen as Student Council members. Didn’t they have any parties? No, thc - were still children and more interested in sports than in social life. Many of the girls were members of the hockey, basketball, and baseball teams. In June Agnes Arnold, Margaret Grasso, and Agnes Swanson received A's for fulfilling certain health and sports require- ments throughout the year. Lino Schinelli had the honor of being the only freshman boy on the football team. T hat is the end of my story, ((ihost vanishes.) Why does he have to leave the story here, when lie just barely started? (Looks around and finds another stone.) Come here, Pauline. I have found another one. This one says, 1935. To follow you I'll not consent, until I know which way you went.” (A ghost then appears from behind the tombstone.) Are you the ghost of 1935, and can you tell us more about the Class of '37? I'll be glad to tell you more about that interesting class. T he only new officers were Norma Bailey, secretary; and William Walsh, treasurer. That year they began their social life with a party. They thought they were quite grown up, but they soon found they were still children. The boys sat on one side of the room and the girls on the other, afraid even to look at each other. (Music off stage.) Listen, isn't that music? T hat’s the guitar solo that Mildred White played at the party. That was the first opportunity the class had to display its talent. (Curtain is drawn and Mildred plays Springtime in the Rockies.”) page twenty-five

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1937 Agnes 1937 Pauline 1937 Agnes 1937 Pauline 1937 Agnes 1937 CHRONICLES..1937 They opened their busiest and most important year with the election of class officers. 'To the surprise of every one, the same officers as in the previous year were elected. The senior class was well represented in the Student Council. Angelo Cimaroli was elected president, and Jean Atwater, secretary. The other members included Lino Schinelli, Paul Adams, W illiam Walsh, Esther DcPalma, and Agnes Swanson. Many of the seniors took part in the operetta, “Lelawalla.” Charlotte Jasmin, Harold W right, Fred Raynor, Ralph Lucardi, Dorothy Vancini. W illiam Walsh, and Pauline Barbieri had speaking parts. Claire LePagc, Altina Bessette, Eleanor Penn, Avilda Goyette, Walter McNamcc sang in the chorus. Billy Walsh and Dot Vancini supplied the humor. (Curtain is drawn and Billy and Dot give part of operetta.) That operetta must have been amusing. After interviewing every member of the senior class, Mr. W illiams found that Margaret Brady, Paul Adams, Jean Atwater, Abbic Abrams, Esther Brown, Sophie Dymerski, William Walsh, Pauline Barbieri, and Agnes Swanson were Pro Merito students. I think that class must have been quite brainy. Another class assembly was successfully presented. It consisted of scenes from different foreign countries. There was a cafe scene for Italy, a style show for Prance, a song for Russia, sung by Sonia Protzenko. (Sonia sings Russian song.) And there was an Irish Jig for Ireland. (Curtain is drawn for jig.) An assembly like that showed their talent, didn’t it? Yes, and if 1 had time I could tell you a great deal more about the talent of the Class of ’37. Were many of the boys interested in sports their senior year? Yes, the majority of the boys were interested in some sport. The football squad consisted mostly of senior boys, which included: Woodic Roberts, Larry Shcrpa, William Lucardi, Earl Paradzick, Stanley Zancho, George Puller, Angelo Cimiroli. and Lino Schinelli. They had a very successful season. Some of the boys also played on the baseball, basket ball and hockey teams. Oh, I mustn’t forget to tell you about the “Agawam Mirror.’’ Miss Phcalan was the advisor and Billy Walsh was the editor-in-chief. There were many seniors on the staff who helped to make the magazine a success. It sounds as if they had a lot of work to do that year. Didn’t they have any parties or dances? Oh no, they didn’t work all the time. They did have many parties and dances, one of which was the “Kid Party.” It took place near Christmas and Karl Paradzick acted as Santa Claus. The dignified Prank Meyer was dressed in a baby outfit and carried a bottle as Franklin Banta pushed him about in a baby carriage. The party was kept in full swing by a series of girl lag dances. The senior play involved a great deal of work, but it was a lot of fun for those taking part. In the play “New Fires,” George Wood was Mr. Santry, who inherited a farm in the country. He brought his family there because he thought the city life wasn’t good for them. Mrs. Santry, played by Norma Bailey, objected at first to life in the country, but soon found that the whole family was happier there than in the city. (Curtain is drawn to show scene. Mr. Santry is preparing the servants for the arrival of the family.) pa»e twenty-seven