Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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C II R O NICL ES..1937 page twenty-eight SENIOR PLAY- NEW FIRES

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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

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CNR () N I C L E S . . 1 9 3 7 Pauline 1937 Pauline 1937 Agnes 1937 Pauline 1937 I think that is splendid. Wouldn't it be fun if we could sc? more of the play. es. I shall show you some more. (There is a second scene. It is the first meal at the farm, the day the family arrived from the city.) “New hires sounds like a good play. The members of the class must have had a great deal of dramatic ability. After the senior play there was scarcely time to breathe, for the members of the class were busy preparing the Year Book, the last issue of the “Agawam Mirror and the Spring Concert. They didn't mind doing all this hard work because they had the Prom to anticipate. I agree with you that it was a very busy year. The climax came on June fifteen and seventeen when the members of the class presented their Class Day Program and received their diplomas. Thank you. We hope you will forgive us for waking you up, but we were very glad to hear about the Class of '37. Oh, that’s quite all right. A hundred years is enough time for anyone to sleep. (Curtain) Agnes Swanson, Pauline Barbicri. CLASS PROPHECY Scene: A garden in California. Jean is sitting at a table reading. Near the table is a crystal globe. Time: 1957. Eddie: (Enters garden.) I lello, Jean. Aren't you surprised to see me after all these years? Jean: Yes, what brings you here? I thought you were in China. Eddie: I returned last week. I was sent here by the Rcadall Syndicate to interview you. You know, you arc getting to be quite a famous crystal gazer. How did you happen to become interested in such a thing? Jean: A few years ago I was travelling in India. At that time I became interested in all kinds of fortune-telling. Eddie: I have an idea! Why don't you demonstrate your ability by telling me about the members of the Class of ’37? Jean: All right. (Waving wand over crystal.) I sec a great number of people leaving a large building. It is sixty years from now. Leigh Catchcpaugh is in front with George Wood, mayor of Slcepville. A gold-headed cane has just been presented to Catchcpaugh in recognition of his one-hundredth birthday. He is now the oldest man in town. Eddie: Yes, and I bet George loves his position. Now he can set his dates to suit him- self. But, Jean, can’t you tell me what people are doing now rather than what they will do sixty years from now? Jean: I can read the present as well as the future. Watch this. (Waves wand over crystal.) I sec George Webster sleeping under a tree. He has decided to live on the inheritance left him by his uncle, owner of the “Thumb-tack firm. I also see Tommy Ashe with a bunch of good-l x king girls in his bus. Eddie: When in school, the front seat of Tommy's car was usually empty. page twenty-nine