the SACHEM 1939 CLASS MOTTO H f® Endath; Hara Baglnneth CLASS COLORS Blua and Silvar AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL AGAWAM MASSACHUSETTS Center: Mr. Benjamin Phelps, Mr. Frederick Dacey. Outer Circle (left to right): Mrs. Hazel Aldrich (top center), Miss Gertrude Belyea, Miss Mary Crowley, Mr. Allan Hadley, Miss Dorothy Hastings, Mr. Paul Langlois, Miss Eleanor Miller. Mr. Louis Moseley, Miss Elaine Mansfield, Miss Helen Henderson, Mr. Raymond Harris, Miss Ruth Dickerman. Miss Flory Costa. Inner Circle: Miss Katherine Phealan, Mr. George Reynolds, Mr. Harmon Smith, Miss Ruth Perry, Miss Marjorie Ward, Miss Eleanor Smith, Mr. John Quirk. flere Here ' ' £ 1 6 ; r • 9 I , ¥ sse|3 joiueg etjj ADAMS, ROGER North Grand Street, West Suffield, Conn. Second prize State Agricultural Oratorical Contest 4; Live Stock Judging 4; Milk Judging 4. “Consistency, thou art a jewel.” ANDERSON, ROY 28 Reed Street, Agawam Pro Merito; Class Treasurer 4; Speakers’ Club 2; Oratorical Contest 2; Class Assembly 2; Maytime Concert 3; Cabaret Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Sophomore Party Committee; Hi-Y 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Kid Party Committee; Mirror Staff 3, 4; Senior Play; Student Council 3, 4, President 4. “Be sure you are right—then go ahead.” ARDIZONI, MARGARET River Street, North Agawam ‘ Mike” Basketball 1, 3. 4; Biseball 3, 4; Hockey 3. 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee. “Full of fun with a dash of pep.” BABCOCK, RUTH 5 Moore Street, North Agawam Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bascb;ll 1. 2, 3. 4; Hockey 1. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4; Maytime Concert 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Usher 4. “What is life without sports?” BARDEN, MARSHALL Main Street, Agawam “Not that I like studies less, but I I ke pleasure more.” BEAL, ANNA 628 Meadow Street, Agawam “Anne” Maytime Concert 3; Usher 4; Mirror Staff 4; Tri-Hi 4. “Ease adds to the length of life’s pleasure.” BLANCHARD. VERONICA 194 Walnut Street, North Agawam Maytime Conceit 3; French Club 4. “As her own simple self, she was best.” BORGATTI, ROMEO 70 Ottowa Street, North AgiTwam “Porky” Class Treasurer 2. 3; Football 1. 2. 3; Agricultural Basketball 2. 3, 4. Manager 3, Captain 4; Hockey 2, 3; Track 3. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Operet- ta 4; Hi-Y 4; Sophomore Class Party; Cabaret Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Operetta Committee 4; Maytime Concert 4; Fruit Judging 3, 4. “Sports—my joy!” BRADY, DOROTHY Adams Street, Agawam “Dotty” Basketball 1. 2. 3; Baseball 1. 2, 3; Hockey 1, 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 1. 2. 3, 4: Class Assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; International Relations Club 2; Ca'baiet Committee; Prom Committee; Tri-Hi 3. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Kid Party Committee. “Good nature never lost a friend.” BROCKETT. DAVID Mapleton Avenue, Suffield, Conn. “Dave” Student Council 4; Senior Play 4; Mirror Staff 4; Hi-Y 4; Class Day Committee. “You will find him willing and good natured too. BROWN, GLORIA 1067 Riverdale Road. West Springfield “Glo” Pro Merito- Sophomore Party Committee; International Relations Club 1. 2: Speakers’ Club 2: Tri-Hi 3; Maytime Concert 3; Prom Com- mittee: Class Assembly 2; Mirror Staff 3. 4; Senior Play Committee; Year Book Committee. “Studiousness walks hand in hand with the wise.” BURKE. EUNICE 1422 Main Street. Agawam Maytime Concert 2, 3. “A fine pal, a fine girl.” BURNETT. ESTHER 114 Maple Street. North Agawam Operetta 1; Camera Club 1; Class Assembly 2; Usher 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Contest Play 2, 4; Christmas Play 3; Mirror Staff 1; Prom Com- mittee; Operetta Committee 4. “I chatter, chatter as I go.” BUTTON, DOROTHY A. 600 Main Street. Agawam ‘Dot” M'aytim.e Concert 2, 3; Operetta 4; Glee Club 4; Tri-Hi 4. ‘‘Slow of speeech but quick of thought.” CARROLL, HELEN Halladay Avenue, Sufheld, Conn. Class Assembly 2; Basketball 3; Baseball 3; Hockey 3; Volleyball 3 Speakers’ Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4. “Sincerity and truth are the basis of all virtue.” CHRISTOPHER, ANTOINETTE Poplar Street, Feeding Hills Operetta 2, 4; Operetta Committee 4: Glee Club 2, 4; Hockey 4; Dra- matic Club 4; Christmas Play 1. 3; Mirror Staff 4; Camera Club 2: Tri-Hi 3. 4; Usher 3; Senior Play Committee; Maytime Concert 3, 4. “Not too serious, yet not too gay.” CIRILLO, EVA Wocdcliff Avenue, Agawam “Eve” Operetta Committee 1; Maytime Concert 3; Usher 4. “She keeps her own simplicity and truth.” CLARK, MILTON Wither id ge Street, Feeding Hills “Clarky” Agricultural Basketball 3. 4; Prom Committee; Baseball 3, 4; Mirror Staff 4; Hi-Y 4; Senior Play; Class Banquet Committee: Fruit and Poultry Contest 3, 4. “A personality rare.” COLLI, NORMA 62 Maple Street, North Agawam “Colli” Pro Merito; Class Vice-President 2; Student Council; Operetta 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1. 2; Baseball 1, 2; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1. 2; Mirror Staff 3; Glee Club 3. 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Usher 3; Prom Committee; Cabaret Committee; Operetta Committee 4; Maytime Concert 3, 4; Kid Party Committee. “Wisdom of many and wit of one.” CONNOR. MARJORIE 217 Maple Street, North Agawam “Margie” Basketball 1. 2; Baseball 1. 2; Hockey 1; Volleyball 1. 2; Class as- sembly 2; Prom Committee; Maytime Concert 3; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Usher 4. Her smiles bring her friendships.” DAVIS, LOUISA 332 Mapleton Avenue, Suffield. Conn. “Mickey” International Relations Club 2; Tri-Hi 4; Mirror Staff 4; Usher 4. As merry as the day is long.” DELOGHIA, MARGARET 10 Main Street, Agawam “Miggie” Cla.-'S assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Basketball Captain 1, 2, 3; Baseball Captain 1. 2, 3; Hockey Captain 1. 2, 3; Volleyball Cap- ta n l. 2. 3; International Relations Club 1. 2,; Prom Committee: Mirror Staff 3, 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4. Treasurer 4; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party Committee; Year Book Committee; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 3; Usher 4; Dramatic Club 4. “To have a friend is to be one.” DePALMA, SABATINA 12 Garden Street, Feeding Hills “Sabby Basketball 1. 2. 4; Baseball 1, 2: Hockey 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; International Relations Club 1, 2, Vice-President 2; Speakers’ Club 2; Ciass Assembly 2; Maytime Concert 2. 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4. Secretary 4; Usher 3; Tri-Hi 3. 4. Vice-President 4: Student Council 2, 3, 4; Ciass Secretary 2; Vice-President 1, 3, 4; Year Book Committee; Class Day Committee. What is good is not too abundant.” DUCLOS, EDWARD 3 Ellington Street, North Agawam “Duke” Class Assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Football 3. Manager 4; Track 3, 4; Mirror Staff 3, 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Operetta 4; Camera Club 3; Glee Club 3; Cabaret Committee; Hi-Y 4; Class Picture Com- mittee; Class Banquet Committee; May time Concert 3, 4; Operetta Committee 4; Senior Play Committee. “Happy am I; from care I’m free.” EAGAN, RICHARD Potomac Place, Agawam Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Hi-Y 3, 4; Student Council 2; Speakers’ Club 4. “Why aren't they all contented like me?” GANDINI, FRANCES 127 High Street, North Agawam Class Assembly 2; Baseball 2; Hockey 4; Camera Club 2; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Christmas Play 2, 3; Contest Play Committee 3. “Tis better to be small and shine than to be big and cast a shadow.” GARDNER, EVELYN MAE Halladay Avenue, Suffield, Conn. “Evie” “Her laugh was ready chorus.” GATTI, LINO 9 King Street, North Agawam “Lay” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Student Council 4; Hi-Y 4. “The painful warrior famous for fight.” GODFREY, ROBERT 365 River Road, Agawam “Bob Operetta Committee 2; Maytime Concert 3, 4; Speakers’ Club 3, 4, Oratorical Contest 3; Operetta 4; Mirror Staff 4; Hi-Y 4; Senior Play Committee; Year Book Committee. “Sensible people find nothing useless.” GOSS, JEAN 121 Elm Street. Agawam Class assembly 2; Maytime Concert 2, 3; Cabaret Committee; Baseball 2; Hockey 2; Glee Club 3; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Senior Play. “Good nature is worth more than knowledge to those who possess it.” GRASSO, TINA Meadow Street. Agawam Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Hockey 1; Voileyball 1; Tri-Hi 4; Usher 4; Maytime Concert 3. “A good disposition is a quality worth having.” GRIMALDI, MARTHA Garden Street, Feeding Hills “Mart” Usher 3; Maytime Concert 3; Operetta 4; Glee Club 4. “To take things as they be is my philosophy.” GRIMALDI, ROSE Garden Street, Feeding Hills “Honey” Maytime Concert 4. “She likes to yodel.” GUY, JOSEPH 146 Suffield Street, Agawam “Joe” Class assembly 2; Prom Committee; Cabaret Committee; Maytime Concert 3; Track 3; Glee Club 3; International Relations Club 1; Dra- matic Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Contest Play 2. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Basketball Manager 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Operetta 1. 2, 4; Senior Play 4. “Hold the fort—I am coming!” HALLADAY, RUTH 328 North Westfield Street. Feeding Hills “Ruthic” Baseball 1; Hockey 1; Dramatic Club 2; Contest Play 2; Christmas Play 3; Glee Club 3; Maytime Contest 2, 3; Operetta 4; Usher 3: Prom Committee; Tri-Hi 3. 4 President 4; Senior Play Committee, Business Manager; Kid Party Committee; Class Color Committee. “Capability and god-like reason.” HARRISON, WILLIAM Shoemaker Lane, Feeding Hills “Bill” Track 4. “Anything for a quiet life.’ HROMADA, WILMA Franklin Street. Feeding Hills Maytime Concert 2, 3. •‘She worries not too much.” HUMPHLETT, WILBERT 31 Kensington Street. Feeding Hills “Humpy” Pro Merito; Class assembly 2; Speakers’ Club, 2, 4. Oratorical Contest 2. 4; Mirror Staff 3; Camera Club 3. 4, Vice-President 4; Hi-Y 4, Sec- retary 4; Senior Play; Class Will; Class Motto Committee. “My book and heart must never part.” JOHNSON. RICHARD North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills “Dick” Class assembly 2; Speakers’ Club 2; Hi-Y 4. “The truth is always the strongest argument.” KACHON, GEORGE James Street, Feeding Hills Operetta 4; Hi-Y 4. “Moderation, a noblest gift from heaven.” KALINOWSKI, EDMUND 98 Walnut Street, North Agawam “Ski’ Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. “As an athlete he is ameng the best.” KEELEY, HELEN 483 Suffield Street. Agawam Maytime Concert 2, 3; Usher 4. “The temple of our purest thoughts is silence.” KEENEY, CLIFFORD 675 Main Street, Agawam “Cliff” Class Treasurer 1; Track 2, 3. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Camera Club 4, Treas- urer 4; Hi-Y 4; Class Prophecy; Senior Play Committee; Year Book Committee; Kid Party Committee. “My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.” KENNEDY. ALICE K. 38 Kensington Street, Feeding Hills “Al” Camera Club 1; Class assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; May- time Concert 2; Dramatic Club 3. 4, Secretary 4, Christmas Play 3; Tri-Hi 3. 4; Usher 3; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Kid Party Committee; Class Motto Committee; Class History; Class Sec- retary 3, 4; Student Council, Secretary 4. “Style is the dress of thought.” KERR. ARTHUR West Street, Feeding Hills “Art” Football 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. “A bunch of fun.” KERR. MIRIAM West Street. Feeding Hills Class assembly 2: Dramatic Club 2. 3; Christmas Play 3; Basketball 3; Hockey 3; Tri-Hi 3. 4; Mirror Staff 4; Orchestra 4; Kid Party Com- mittee. “Sweet and gentle as a sister.” KRECZKO, HENRIETTA South West Street. Feeding Hills “Henri” Pro Merito; Student Council 3; Operetta 4. Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Hockey 3. 4: Vollevball 4; Mirror Staff 4; Camera Club 2; Speakers’ Club 3; Tri-Hi 3; Usher 4; Year Book Committee. “It's easy enough to be pleasant.” LANGO, FRANK Rowley Street, Agawam “Frankie” Class assembly 2; Track 4; Hi-Y 4; Senior Play Committee. “Though vanquished he could argue still. ■■ LITTLEFIELD, RUTH 148 Carr Avenue, Agawam “Rut hie Basketball 1, 3; Hockey 1. 2; Dramatic Club 3; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Maytime Concert 2, 4; Kid Party Committee. “Silence—the pride of reason.” LOOMIS, ROBERTA 40 Albert Street, Agawam “Bobby” Class assembly 2; Maytime Concert 2, 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Contest Play 4; Kid Party Committee. “Of softest manners, unaffected mind.” MAGNUSON, RITA North Street, Suffield, Conn. Baseball 2; Junior Marshal; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Poster Contest. “Silence i3 more musical than any song.” MAILLARD. LILLIAN Senator Avenue, Agawam Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 4; Hockey 2, 4; Volleyball 2, 4; Class assembly 2; Dramatic Club 3; Christmas Play 3; May time Concert 3; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Senior Play Committee. “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.’’ MASSA, JAMES 56 Moore Street, North Agawam “Jimmie” Football 3, 4; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Class Motto Committee; Hi-Y 4; Class Gift Committee. “The sunshine of life is made up of very little beams that are bright all the time.” MATHISON, MURIEL North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Dramatic Club 2. 3. Secretary 3; Christmas Play 3; Maytime Concert 2, 3; Prom Committee; Usher 3; Tri-Hi 3. 4; Senior Play. “Grace is to the lady as good sense to the mind.” MENCARELLI, ELSIE Wocdcliff Avenue, Agawam “Els” Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1. 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 1. 2. 3, 4; Class assembly 2; Prom Committee; Cabaret Committee; Maytime Concert 3; Operetta 4; Usher 4. “When sports call I answer.” MORRIS, ROSE Rowley Street. Agawam “Rosie” Basketball 1. 3; Baseball 1, 3; Hockey 1. 3, 4; Volleyball 2. 3; Class assembly 2; Maytime Concert 2. 3; Tri-Hi 3; Operetta 4; Dramatic Club 4; Christmas Play 4; Usher 4. Small bodies have great souls.” MULAK, IRENE 19 Kirkland Street, Agawam Mirror Staff 3, 4; Tri-Hi 3; Usher 3; Prom Committee; Cabaret Com- mittee; Senior Play Committee; Year Book Committee; Class Picture Committee; Class Gift Committee; Operetta Pester Contest 2, 4; K d Party Committee. “She shall draw the thing as she secs it.” NACEWICZ, EDWARD 132 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills “Duke” Football 4. “A short saying oft contains much wisdom.” NEWCOMB, EVELYN 8 Meadow Street, Agawam “Evie” Operetta 4; Mirror Staff 4; Dramatic Club 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4. “Always gentle, always sweet.” NORRIS, KATHLEEN 327 Springfield Street, North Agawam “Kay” Class assembly 2: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1. 2; Hockey 1, 2. 3; Volleyball 1, 2; Usher 3: Dramatic Club 2: Tri-Hi 3. 4; Operetta 2, 4; Maytime Concert 2, 4; Class History; Senior Play. “Neatness is the crowning grace of womanhood.” PARKER, CLARENCE 855 Main Street, Agawam Ace (Entered September 1938) Track 4; Speakers’ Club 4; Hi-Y 4; Senior Play Committee. “Why should the devil have all the good times?” PERUSSEj ROLAND IRVING 21 Adams Street, Agawam “Rip” Pro Merito; Gass assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Speakers’ Club 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4. Oratorical Contest 2. 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4: Treasurer 3; Track 3, 4; Mirror Staff 3, 4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4: Hi-Y 4; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Year Book Committee; French Club 4, President 4; Class Will. “The pen is mightier than the sword.” PETERSEN, RUTH 122 Suffield Street, Agawam Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Hockey 1, 2; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Usher 3; Dramatic Club 4; Contest Play Committee 4; Christmas Play 1; Maytinie Con- cert 2, 4; Senior Play Committee. “Activity is what keeps the world turning.” PETRUZZELLO, THOMAS 789 Mill Street, Feeding Hills “Pece” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 3. “It’s Tommy this and «Tommy that when a touchdown must be made.’’ PHELPS, RAYMOND Sherman Avenue, Feeding Hills “His strength is to sit still.” PICKETT, HENRY 24 Rowley Street, Feeding Hills “Life is long, and thou art short.” PISANO, FELIX 351 Mill Street, Feeding Hills “Phil” Student Council 3; Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Senior Play Committee; Class Color Committee. “Sport is life itself.” POWERS, ELMYRA 209 Adams Street, Agawam Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi 3. 4; French Club 4. “My heart is like a singing bird.” ROBERTS, EVA 48 Cooley Street, North Agawam “Lee” Tri-Hi 3, 4; Usher 3. “A sweet good-will to all mankind.” ROSSI. LILLIAN 35 Moore Street, North Agawam “Lill” Class Secretary 1; Operetta 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3, 4; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; May time Concert 3; Usher 4. “A live wire never gets stepped on.” ROSSINI, FANNIE Columbus Street, North Agawam Pro Merito; Student Council 1. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class assembly 2; Sopho- more Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Glee Club 3; Maytime Concert 2, 3, 4; Class Day Committee; Tri-Hi 3, 4. “Let all things be done neatly and in order.” SMITH, EUGENE 924 Main Street, Agawam Student Council 2, 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 4; Christmas Play 3; May time Concert 3. A born athlete and a mightly good fellow.” TARNUZZER, MARTHA Liberty Street, Feeding Hills “Babe” Class assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Hockey 2; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Class Color Committee; Mirror Staff 4; Student Council 4. “A sweet personality full of rascality.” TURNER, BARBARA 350 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills “Barb” (Entered September 1938) “We like her friendly smile.” WATERBURY, JANET 12 Edward Street, Agawam “Jan” Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Sophomore Party Committee; Hockey 2; International Relations Club 1, 2; Speakers’ Club 3, 4; Tri- Hi 3, 4; Maytime Concert 3, 4; Usher 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Mirror Staff 4. “Such a happy, carefree girl.” WILSON, NEIL 1186 River Road. Agawam Student Council 4. “A diller a dollar, a ten o’clock scholar.” WINTER. NORMA-JANE 12 Federal Street, Agawam Pro Merito; Class assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Speakers’ Club 2; Operetta; Mirror Staff 3, 4; Usher 2, 3; Maytime Concert 2, 3; Junior Marshal; Cabaret Committee; Tri-Hi 3, 4, Secretary 4; Contest Play 4; Prom Committee; Year Book Committee; Kid Party Commit- tee; Class Picture Committee. Pretty to look at and lovely to know.” ZIELINSKI, MITCHELL Silver Street. Agawam “Mitch” Pro Merito; Class assembly 2; Class President 2, 3, 4; Speakers’ Club 2. 3, 4. President 3. 4; Oratorical Contest 2, 3, 4; Christmas Play 3; Camera Club 3, 4, Curator 4; Track 4; Hi-Y 4, President 4. “He was capable of doin everything well.” SMITH, JEANNETTE C. Wilson Street, Feeding Hills Class assembly 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Usher 2, 3; Speakers’ Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Oratorical Contest 3; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Dramatic Club 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4; Maytime Concert 2; Senior Play Committee. “I’ll speak in a monstrous little voice.” STEELE, DOROTHY E. 927 Main Street, Agawam “Dot” Class assembly 2; Maytime Concert 2; Cabaret Committee; Senior Play Committee; Mirror Staff 3, 4; Speakers’ Club 4; Tri-Hi 3, 4. “Humble because of knowledge, mighty by sacrifice.” STYNER, GEORGIANNA 148 Walnut Street, North Agawam “Gan” Sophomore Party Committee; Operetta 1; International Relations’ Club 2, Secretary; Tri-Hi 3; Maytime Conceit 3; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Usher 3; Basketball 1, 3; Senior Play; Mirror Staff 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4; Class Banquet Committee. “A fair exterior is a silent recommendation.” SUBOTIN, ZOAFIA 1141 Main Street, Agawam “Zoaf” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 1. 2, 3, 4; Class assembly 2; Prom Committee; Cabaret Committee; Maytime Concert 3; Mirror Staff 4; Usher 4. “A smile and a good word everywhere she goes.” TALMADGE, M. PRISCILLA Oak Hill Avenue, North Agawam Basketball 2; Hockey 2; Volleyball 1, 2; International Relations Club 2; Usher 3; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Tri-Hi 3; Dra- matic Ciub 4; Senior Play. “Studies are my lightest burden.” TARDO, ELEANOR Silver Street, Feeding Hills “Nora” Tri-Hi 3; Usher 2. 3; Cabaret Committee; Maytime Concert 2, 3. “The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” Class Song Regretfully we say good-bye On this commencement day. Though “Here endeth; Here beginneth.’’ We’ll miss our school life gay. So onward, sons of Agawam, Bear forth unto the shrine The torch that stands for high ideals For all of Thirty-Nine. Most happy hours and joyous days In Agawam we’ve seen. And we have found In things renowned Our school stands far supreme. So bear ye forth the torch once more And ra:se it to the sky And pledge again true loyalty To this. Our Ag’wsm High. Words: Evelyn Gardner Music: Norma Colli Class Poem EXCELSIOR We scaled and climbed, And still we climb. The course emerging high Into the jagged massive cliff's That blur the flaming sky. Lightly we sweep From steep To steep; The flag of youth we fly. We tramp and trail Where hills uplift; The winds are wild and strong, And dreary days of drizzling rain Are like some phantom song. But our pathway gleams With glints Of dreams; Our faith cannot be wrong. We scaled and climbed And still we climb Some lofty mountain slope. Through storm and stress and bitterness Our upward way we grope To view the past And claim The vast Tomorrow with our hope! Irene Ann Mulak President’s Address of Welcome Friends of the Agawam High School: In opening these, our Class Night Exercises, I wish to extend to each one of you a most hearty welcome from the Class of 1939. Every member of the graduating class will agree with me when I say that we are very different tonight from what we were four years agv . Since that time we have grown, not only physically, but also mentally, and socially. Now. we have reached the culmination of this four years' development—a high school diploma. However, wc realize that the growth begun here is not complete, for education is a life process. Wr are eager to go on to new fields of endeavor, but mingled with that eagerness is a feeling of reluctance as we leave this school where we have spent many profitable hours and formed lastng friendships. We wish to thank Mr. Phelps, Mr. Dacey, the school committee, and the faculty for their perceptive guidance and supervision. Our utmost thanks, however, we give to you. our parents and the taxpayers, who have sacrificed to provide these unsurpassed educational facilities. In return we assure you that we shall strive to reflect credit on Agawam by being intelligent, constructive citizens. Oration In 1789, George Washington made a laborious journey over bumpy, muddy roads from Mt. Vernon to New York to be inaugurated as the first president of the United States. He was executive of a nation of some 3,000,000 people in a vast country of over 800.000 square miles reaching frem the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. New York City was a thriving metropolis of 30,000 people, and in the whole country there were only twelve communities with a population of 5,000—less than the present population of Agawam. Tlmre was not a public high school in the land. Rut as soon as the most pressing governmental problems had been solved, foresighted leaders saw the need in a democratic country for education—education for all the people, even those who could not afford it. In 1827. Massachusetts, always a leader in education, enacted a law requiring every town of 500 families or over to provide a high school. Zealous men like Horace Mann devoted their lives to establishing and maintaining high schools in our state. , Events in the last few years, notably in Germany, Italy, and Russia, have demon- strated how important the leaders of those countries feel the schools are to govern- ment. All books differing from their political creeds are fed to bonfires, and the schools are used to foster the ideology of the group in power by preaching ihe doctrine that man exists for the state. The people arc impressed by the direct efficiency of their leader, and. even though he may interfere with their personal happiness, they are still contented with fhat form of government because they have been taught that no other form can insure their existence. Hence, the individual becomes a “cog in the wheel” with set rules of conduct, and little opportunity for self-advancement. In n democracy, on the other hand, the situation is entirely reversed. Here, the state exists for the man, and each individual is responsble for the functioning of the government. To perform, his duty intelligently, the citizen must be educated. Robert Hutchins of the University of Chicago says that the aim of education is “to produce citizens who are capable of achieving happiness, and of making a contribu- tion to the common good. To do this we must help them acquire the moral and intel- lectual habits that happiness and the common good demand.” “The common good” means that the citizen has a social responsibility. He must be educated to select Qualified representatives to carry on the government. He must be able to see through propaganda, to differentiate the false from the true. He must know how to use property and preserve intelligently his priceless liberties and rights. Then, too. in no ether government is character more important than in a democratic country. Desir- able traits of character are not forced upon a citizen by the government; they are self imposed. To fulfill these huge responsibilities and to preserve the countless liberties of a democratic country, education is essential. Education and democracy arc inseparable. The United States leads the world in education. In 1930, our percentage of illiter- ate people was 4.3—a rate lower than that of any other country in the world. Each vear we spend three biilion dollars on education—more than any other country In no other nation are there so many well-equipped public schools, so many colleges and universities as there arc in America. In no other country are there so many scholar- ships granted and loans made for the purpose of furthering education. Thus we see that educational opportunities in America are far superior to those in any other country. In spite of these facts, our educational system is apparently inadequate to fulfill the responsibilities of a democratic country. At this moment some of our countrymen, apparently unable to sec through fallacious propaganda, are being deceived by Com- munist and Nazi agitators within our own borders. Moreover, it is still possible for politicians to sway masses of voters to either side of an issue with a few well-chosen words. Still another problem is the growth of crime. J. Edgar Hoover in his address to the National Fifty Years in Business £lub on May 20, 1939, made the following statements: “The subversive forces of crime are gradually undermining the corner- stone of American Democracy. Every 22 seconds a serious crime is committed in our supposedly civilized land; every day, from dawn to dawn, 33 of our citizens are murdered. There are in America today over 3 6 times more criminals than there are stu.'ents in our colleges and universities; for every school teacher there are 4'4 criminals.” False propaganda, unintelligent voting, and crime—these are only a few problems that challenge our democracy. What are we to do about them? During the 150 years since Washington’s inauguration, our nation has made great progress. Now, 128,000,000 people dwell in a land which extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific. Transportation has been revolutionized. Great strides have been taken in science, medicine, and invention. With such a heritage of achievement we can face frankly the problems that beset our democracy, confident that in educa- tion wc shall find our best solution. Roland Perusse (With apologies to Charles Dickens) Time: 1950 Scene: In the apartment of Kathleen Norris and Alice Kennedy in New York City (As the curtain rises, Kathleen is reading a book while Alice is manicuring her nails.) Kay: Alice: Whac was that? It’s just someone at the door. It seems to me you’re letting that ghost story run away with you. (She opens the door and admits two old classmates from Agawam.) Why, Kay, it’s Ruth and Norma! It’s years since I’ve seen you two. Hello there! How are you? Oh, we’re fine. We just stopped in for a minute while we wait for train time. But we can stay only a minute. Come in and sit down. (Both sit down.) You should have seen me jump when you knocked at the door. Alice: Kay: Ruth: Alice: Kay: The Junior Class Alice: Kay: Alice: Kay: Nonna: Alice: No.ma Alice: Ruth: Kay: Alice: Kay: Ghost: Alice: Ghost: Kay: Ghost: Alice: Ghost: Kay: Ghost: Alice: Kay: Ghost: Kay: A’ice: First Ghost: Kay: Alice: Second Ghost: Kay: Ghost: Alice: Ghost: Kay: Yes! She’s reading a ghost story, and I think she almost believes in them. (Without conviction) No, I don’t, but— Now Kay! Don’t be silly. Everyone knows that there aren't any such things as ghosts. Why no, of course not, but this story is so real I bet if I didn’t have a strong will, I almost could. The class of 1939 certainly was outstanding. I often think of the good times we used to have. Do you ever hear any news of our classmates? Goodness, no. I’m so busy these days I never think of them. In fact, forgot about Agawam long a o. All the things we used to do were so childish. (Weakly) Oh! (There is a moment’s pause. She looks at her watch) My goodness, look at the time! If we don’t go we’ll miss our train. Well, please write to us, and if you are ever in New York again, be sure to stop in to see us. Yes, we will. (Ruth and Norma leave. Alice and Kay resume their previous occupa- tions.) It was certainly good to see them. Yes. I think they resented my not remembering Agawam. It all hap- pened so long ago, I don’t see why they should expect me to remember. (Suddenly a clanking noise is heard. Both girls spring to their feet with eyes fixed on the door.) (Ghost enters.) Who are you ? I am the ghost of the past—of the class of 1939 of the Agawam High School. But what do you want with us? Much! Can you—can you—sit down? Yes, I can sit down. (He moves toward Alive as if to seat himself.) (Quickly moving away.) Oh, don’t! Don’t come near me! You don’t believe in me. Of course we don’t. It must be something we ate that is disagreeing with us. Why are you here? You have grown hardhearted. You never think of the past but only of the present, but I shall try to help you if it is not too late. At the stroke of twelve, you will be visited by four ghosts—the ghosts of your Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years in high school. If these ghosts can awake some answering memories, you may be saved. Farewell. (Exit) (Clock strikes) There’s something funny about this, and I— Listen. The clock is striking!! (Ghost enters) I am the ghost of your Freshman year. Do YOU remember who your class officers were that year? I don’t think I remember who they were. Do you, Alice? All I remember is that Harold Coons was our President. And don’t you recall that Sabatina DePalma was Vice-President, Lil- lian Rossi, Secretary, and Clifford Keeney, Treasurer? Mr. Reynolds was your class adviser that year. Don’t you remember how small and unimportant you all felt? (The ghost vanishes.) I didn’t feel unimportant when I received my A that year. And neither did Ruth Babcock, Norma Colli, and Lillian Rossi. Look! He’s gone, and there’s another! (Enter Ghost of Sophomore Year.) I am the ghost of your sophomore year. After a long and leisurely summer you returned to school to start your second year. This year your class adviser was Miss Dickermr.n. Could you tell us who our class officers were that year? Well, at the first class meeting you elected Mitchell Zielinski as Presi- dent, Norma Colli as Vice-President. Sabatina DePalma, Secretary, and Romeo Borgatti, Treasurer. Didn’t we have an operetta that year? Yes. Lelawala was the operetta given that year. Many of your class- showed their singing ability through active parts in this operetta. Oh! I remember what came next! Our Sophomore Party. We cer- tainly had fun that night. Remember how the gymnasium was dec- Ghost: Alice: Kay: Alice: Kay: Third Ghost: Alice: Ghost: Kay: Ghost: Alice: Kay: Ghost: Alice: Kay: Ghost: Fourth Ghost: Kay: Alice: Ghost: Kay: Alice: Kay: Ghost: Alice: Ghost: orated with balloons of all shapes and colors? Do you remember what came next? Yes! That year was the anniversary of the founding of the public schools by Horace Mnnn, so we presented an assembly program en- titled, Horace Mann. And I believe Miss Dickerman directed it, didn’t she? Yes, she did. Miss Perry directed a Maytime Concert that year. Many members of our class participated in it. Wasn’t that almost all that happened in our Sophomore year? All but one thing. Remember at the close of the year when Antoinette Christopher and Norma Colli went to New York with the commercial department? Antoinette was awarded this trip because of her ability in bookkeeping and Norma because of her outstanding work in typing. (Enter Ghost of Junior Year) I am the ghost of the most eventful of the three years—your Junior Year. What do you remember about that year? Mitchell Zielinski was again chosen President, with Sabatina DePalma, Vice-President, Alice Kennedy, Secretary, and Romeo Borgatti, Treas- urer. Miss Dickerman was class adviser. In November you had your Junior Cabaret with A1 Strohman, who furnished you with an evening of delightful music. Members of your class contributed their talent to the entertainment. The decorations were college penants and footballs. This was your first social event of the year. Miss Perry directed a Maytime Concert that year which was a grand success. Oh, yes, who were the girls who received A’s in our Junior Year? They were Ruth Babcock, Margaret Deloghia, Lillian Rossi, Elsie Men- carelli, Zoafia Subotin, Fannie Rossini, and Dorothy Brady. Oh, but then came the most exciting night of our high school career— the Junior Promenade. Eddie Abrahamson furnished the music. The auditorium was decorated like a Dutch Garden. Punch was served from a windmill on the stage by two Dutch girls, Martha Tarnuzzer and Fannie Rossini. Gosh! I’d love to live that night over again just to see who attended the Prom and see how everyone has changed. I see you are improving. As a reward your wish shall be granted. (Lights turn off, and movie is shown.) That was perfect. I think that was all that happened during our Junior year, w’asn’t it? Yes. The Junior Promenade brought your social activities to a close for that year. (Enter Ghost of Senior Year) Do you remember who your class officers were in 1939? We could never forget those energetic leaders we had during our Senior Y ear. Mitchell Zielinski was our President, Sabatina DePalma our Vice- Pres- ident, Alice Kennedy, Secretary, and Roy Anderson, Treasurer, and Miss Dickerman was once more our adviser. I believe your Senior Year was the most eventful of your four years in high school. Oh, I'll never forget the Kid Party. Wasn’t Joseph Guy the most picturesque Santa Claus you ever saw? Evelyn Newcomb received a prize for the cutest girl, and James Massa for the cutest boy. Yes, and Sabatina DePalma and Richard Eagan got prizes for the fun- niest dressed girl and boy at the party. The Senior Class was well represented in the Student Council by Roy Anderson, president. Lino Gatti, Alice Kennedy, Neil Wilson, Sabatina DePalma, Roland Perusse, Mitchell Zielinski, and David Brockett. Mr. Harris was made Student Council Adviser this year. Didn’t we have quite a few Pro Meritos in our class? Yes. After interviewing the entire Senior Class, Mr. Dacey, our new principal, found that there were nine Pro Merito members. They were Roy Anderson, Gloria Brown, Norma Colli, Wilbert Humphlett, Henri- Kay: Ghost' etta Kreczko. Roland Perusse, Fannie Rossini, Norma Janc Winter, and Mitchell Zielinski. Wasn’t the Agawam Mirror exceptionally good that year? Yes. It won second prize in a National Contest in which schools of its size from all over the nation entered. Roland Perusse was Editor-in- Chief. Miss Phealan was adviser. Ghost: Alice: Did you have an operetta that year? Oh, yes! Miss Perry presented The Singer of Naples. It was a grand success. Kay: Many of the seniors were in the cast, but among the outstanding were Martha Grimaldi and Norma Colli. Ghost: Would you like to hear Norma Colli sing one of the songs from the operetta ? Kay anci Alice: Oh, we’d love to! (Norma sings) Alice: We certainly made a big hit with our Senior Play, Spring Fever, which Miss Phealan directed. Everyone remarked how well each one in the cast played his part. Kay: Ghost: Could you brinj? back a memory of that play to us? I shall show you cne of the most humorous scenes from the entire play, with Dorothy Biady taking the part of Aunt Maude, and Roy Anderson as Professor Bean. Alice: Ghost- (Scene is shown) Were many of our boys good athletes during our Senior Year? Among the boy athletes were Edmund Kalinowski, Eugene Smith, Lino Gatti, Felix Pisano, and Thomas Petruzzello. Kay: After that we had our chance to be the guests of the Juniors at the Junior Promenade. The auditorium was beautifully decorated in our class colors, blue and silver. Alice: Ghost: Then came our last days at Agawam High. Yes. You reached the end of vour high school career in the week of June 12, during which you attended your class banquet, class night exercises, graduation exercises, then your class picnic. Kay: Alice, don't you think there is something very peculiar going on around here? Alice: Yes. And I’ve thought so for some time, but I didn’t say anything. I just wanted to see how far he’d go. Kay: Let’s unmask him! (Girls struggle with sheets and finally remove them only to find Joe Alice: Guy.) (Going to the door) Well, for heaven’s sake! Look who’s here! (She brings in Norma, Ruth, and other classmates.) Kay: And will you kindly tell us the meaning of all this! First “Ghost:” We hope you’re not angry— Second “Ghost:” But we just wanted to see how much you really remembered about Alice: Agawam. Of course we’re not angry, but that was certainly a joke on us. Third “Ghost:” Well, we’re not half so smart as we thought we were. You told us some things we had completely forgotten about. Fourth “Ghost:” We’ve talked it all over now, and I think it was well worth our time. ALL: Don’t you? (Together) I'll say it was! (Curtain) Alice Kennedy — Kathleen Norris Class Prophecy Time: 2039 Place: Heaven Characters: St. Peter Jean Goss Scene: Clifford Keeney Norm a-Jane Winter The living room of the “Heavenly Rooming House.” Enter St. Peter and boy and girl. The Sophomore Class St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Clifford: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Clifford: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Clifford: St. Petor: Norma-Jane: Jean: Clifford: Jean: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Jean: Clifford: Norma-Jane: Jean: Clifford: Jean: St. Peter: Jean: Norma-Jane: Jean: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Clifford: Well, here is where you are going to live. How do you like it? Simplv divine! Some place. Everyone who comes here lives in the “Heavenly Rooming House” until he gets to know the place well and makes a name for himself. How long does that take? Well, that depends upon how well liked you were on earth. If you were good and never did anything you shouldn’t like skipping school or disobeying your teacher, it doesn’t take long at all. Oh. gb on. You can’t tell me that everyone up here can tell what’s going on down on earth or what we did while we were on earth. Pcriiaps you may not believe it, but it is possible. Just wait until you have been here long enough to get your “stratosphere legs”—then you will believe what I say. Who takes care of this place? Isn’t there any landlady? Oh, yes. The landlady must be around here somewhere. I’ll call her. Oh, Mrs. Spangler, come out here! You have guests! Why, that’s the name of the landlady in the Senior Play, “Spring Fever.” How did she get here? Jean Goss played that part in the play, remember? Of course. I wonder if this landlady could be Jean Goss. (As Mrs. Spangler enters) Well, here she is. Jean! What are you doing here? I might ask the same question of you. You’re here for the same rea- son. How are you two? Oh, we’re fine. Are you the head of this establishment? Yes, and a very fine establishment it is, too. There isn’t a better one in the w'hole State of Heaven. Of course not. we never thought there was. Perhaps these newcomers would like to hear about some of their classmates up here. Let’s tell them. Oh. yes. Tell us about them. What is Margaret Ardizoni doing? Now what would you expect Margaret to be doing? Running a beauty shop, of course. She has invented a new kind of halo-do for the angels. Rose Grimaldi is manicurist and is now' trying out a gold nail polish that Dot Brady and Lovisa Davis invented. Dot and Lovisa are work- ing for an enterprising young chemist, Roy Anderson, and his assist- ant, Henrietta Kreczko. They are trying now to find a paint that will keep their halos from tarnishing and the feathers on their wings from falling out. I remember Mr. Hadley advocated Listerine for falling “hare” the time he took the rabbit up in his airplane. Perhaps that would help. How about Ruth Babcock? I suppose she is connected with some kind of sport. She always was in all sports at school. Yes, Ruth is quarterback on the Angelic Angels football team, coached by Veronica Blanchard. Even the girls play football up here. What are Anna Beal and Tina Grasso doing? I suppose they are still together as much as usual? Oh, yes, they have a book shop. Their slogan is “Spend your leisure time reading heavenly books.” Gloria Brown, author of the season’s best seller. “Come with the Breeze,” and her publisher. Roland Perusse were guest lecturers there recently. Martha Grimaladi is head of the reference book department. Tel! them about Esther Burnett, Evelyn Gardner, Janet Waterbury, and Margaret Deloghia. Esther and Evelyn are nurses in the Valhalla hospital taking care of broken wings. Janet is laboratory technician there, and Margaret is head of the psychopathic ward. I suppose Eunice Burke, Wilma Hromada. and Helen Keeley are still together ? Yes. They always were so quiet in school that when they got up here St. Peter put them in the halo foundry to try to make them a little noisier. Good heavens! What next! What are you going to give us to do, St. Peter? It seems to me Clifford’s track training has fitted him to be official Western Union messenger—a second Mercury, so to speak. How does it suit you? That sounds great. When do I start? St. Peter: Clifford: St. Peier: Clifford: Jean: Norma Jane: St. Peter: Jean: Norma-Jane: Jean: Clifford: Jean: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Jean: Clifford St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Jean: St. Peter: Clifford. Jean: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Clifford: Jean: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Clifford: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: St. Petor: Clifford: Now don’t be over anxious. You have plenty of time ahead of you- What about Nonna? Oh, 1 have a place all ready for her. As my secretary is retiring to the Home for Aged Angels, I need someone efficient like Norma to help me keep my Files of the Firmament. Her practice in arranging pictures for the Agawam Yearbook will be useful in keeping my picture gallery for my Who’s Who Among Celestial Society. Now that we know' the worst, what about Helen Carroll, Eva Cirillo, and Barbara Turner? They teach school in the Little Angels’ School. They show the new- comers how to use their wings. I haven’t got any wings yet! What am I going to do? Oh, you’ll get them soon enough—just wait. By the way, Dorothy Button and Eva Roberts are sojourning on the Heavenly Beach. Richard Johnson runs the beach and does a fine job of it, too. What are Norma Colli and Ruth Halladay and Alice Kennedy doing now? They were the “Three Musketeers’’ of the class. Norma Colli is singing at the Celestial Cafe. Ruth is cashier there and Alice Kennedy waits on tables. She skates from one table to another on those skates she won at the Rialto in 1939. Don’t tell me she died with her skates on! Marjorie Connor and Rose Morris arc trying to compete with Roberta Loomis and Ruth Littlefield as fortune tellers, pointing out what you should have done on earth that you didn’t do. Frances Gandini and Lillian Maillard are running a restaurant selling these new diamond shaped hot dogs on a stick. I hear they do quite a business. How about Rita Magnuson and Miriam Kerr? Oh, they’re typists for St. Peter. People are coming in so fast they have to keep busy most of the time. Frank Lango is a typist there too. What about Irene Mulak? I’ll bet she is writing poetry for the “Bugle,” the Heavenly newspaper. No, she is running a gown designing shop for the angels. She keeps Martha Tarnuzzer working night and day to get the gowns made. They ran out of feathers the other day and had to buy some from the Golden Egg Poultry Farm. Wilbert Humphlett owns it, and Antoinette Christopher is secretary. The farm is a branch of a ranch that Wil- liam Harrison and Roger Adams have started. Sabby DePalma is head of the prize baby beef department. Is that the only dress shop up here? No, Ruth Petersen and Kathleen Norris are trying to compete with Irene by running a dress shop that sells ready made clothes imported from Mars. Muriel Mathison models them. The latest thing around here is the fact that the xylophone is fast re- placing Gabriel’s trumpet. Elmyra Powers has been teaching him to play the xylophone. Gosh, modernizing already! Lillian Rossi is teaching acrobatic dancing to the athletically inclined angels. She does! I knew she would be in some athletic group. Evelyn Newcomb cans all the food for the people up here. We’re never afraid we’ll starve anyway. What are Zoafia Subotin and Elsie Mencarelli doing? They are bookkeepers for a big insurance company that will insure you against sickness from high altitudes, wing trouble, and accidentally falling off a cloud. What a company! Something like Lloyds of London. Fannie Rossini is the editor of the “Bugle,” and Eleanor Tardo writes the “Advice to the Lovelorn” column. Almost everything we have heard so far has been about the girls. How about the boys? Marshall Barden is postmaster. He reads all the post cards and can tell you whom your letter is from before you open it. What is Romeo Borgntti doing now? He is an up and coming young florist. His specialties are star flowers and moon glow. I suppose Richard Eagan is running a shop for the well dressed male. St. Peter: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Jean: Clifford: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: Clifford: Norma-Jane: Jean: Clifford: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Jean- Norma-Jane: Cl i ford: St. Peter: Jean: St. Peter: Norma-Jane: Jcar.: Norma-Jane: St. Peter: No, instead he is owner of the Celestial Cab Company. Neil Wilson, George Kachon. and Arthur Kerr are his drivers. Speaking of driving, what is David Brockett doing? He is the most famous of all the Hell Drivers” that used to come to the Eastern States Exposition. Is that how he got here? Naturally. The way he drove! No wonder! What about Milton Clark and Tommy Petruzzello? They are pitcher and catcher respectively on the Heavenly baseball team. Do you have a boys' football team, too? There were some good foot- ball players in that class. Oh, yes. We have a good one. Edward Duclos is manager and Ed- mund Kalinowski is captain. The players are Lino Gatti, Jimmy Massa, Edward Nacewicz, Felix Pisano, and Eugene Smith. Say! That’s some team! I should say so. What are Georgianna Styner and Priscilla Talmadge doing? Oh, they’re actresses at the Celestial Opera house. Priscilla is a comedienne and Georgianna is specializing in dramatic love scenes. Dorothy Steele is their manager, and Clarence Parker their publicity man. Joe Guy is there, too. He’s doing his Hercules act for the angels. I’ll bet Henry Pickett is a bell boy in a hotel, he is so small. I should say not! He is a wrestler. ‘‘Bone Crusher” Pickett is his professional name. Good heavens! It doesn’t seem possible! Mitchell Zielinski is Commander-in-Chief of the Heavenly Hosts, our defense fleet. Let’s see, isn’t that about all of the class? Oh no! We haven’t heard about Robert Godfrey and Jeannette Smith. Well, Robert is chief electrician in charge of illuminating halos. Jeannette, as you might have guessed, is trying to invent a cure for her laryngitis. Well, I guess that is all. Now would you people like to go out and look the town over? Oh, we’d love it! Well let’s go— (They go to the door.) Heavens! What is that up on top of the pole across the street? Oh that! That is Raymond Phelps. He’s chief flag pole sitter here. Norma-Jane Winter — Clifford Keeney Class Will We, ihe class of 1930, positively in our right minds and supposedly of our own free will as we are about to leave this pleasant life to pass into the realms of the future world, do hereby proclaim our last will and testament bequeathing as follows the scholastic possessions we value so dearly: To the town of Agawam: Our sincere appreciation for educational privileges ex- tended to us during our school careers. To Mr. Phelps: A shady mountain brook crowded with hungry trout. To Mr. Dacey: Many more senior classes with the intelligence, loyalty, sports- manship. virtue, dependability, courtesy, trustworthiness, scholastic ability, persever- ance, and wholehearted cooperation possessed by his first graduating class. To the advisers. Miss Dickerman, Miss Henderson, and Mr. Langlois. Our true thanks and appreciation for their conscientious efforts to make our senior year a success To the faculty: A new bag of tricks to spring on the next senior class. To Jasper: A medal of valor for protecting the students from traffic after school. To the Juniors: One more brief year of happy high school days. To the Sophomores: A chance to put on a Prom for us to return to. To the Freshmen: A summer’s vacation in which to grow so their presence will no longer be known only by their noise. Victoria Ardizoni: Another football hero to replace a certain half-back whose interest is now at the West Side “Y.” Dwight Bailey: A peck of spinach. Renzo Balboni: One steady girlfriend. Elroy Benjamin: A Hollywood contract for singing and acting. Jane Bennett: A boy friend who can keep pace with her—if such a person can be found. Nonna Blackburn: First prize in next year’s oratorical contest. Geraldine Blanchard: A job as reporter on the New York Herald. Jean Blood: Muriel Mathison’s dignity. Betty Brady: A partner to take the place of her sister when she dances in the gym next year. Eleanor Burke: A few noisemakers so we’ll know when she’s around. Ruth Canfield: A little of Norma-Jane Winter’s faithfulness to one man. Virginia Carr: A good seat at a circus so she can get excited. Pauline Ceccarini: A pal to replace Frances Gandini. Ruth Cesan: A television set so she can see her Suffield boy friend more often. Harold Church: The whole Springfield Armory so that he may have his pick of guns and ammunition for his hunting expeditions. Alice Coury: A joke book to develop her perpetual smile and sunny disposition. Charles Czerpak: A gross of test tubes so he won’t have to search the waste jars every day. Florence Dalgleish: A position on the humor staff of the Saturday Evening Post. Roger Dalgleish: A constant, handy supply of bottled-up energy so he can do his homework. Mary De Palma: A little home on the range so she can hear all the cowboy music she wants. Francis Fenn: A petition from the Agawam girls to pay more attention to his local admirers. Luella Fiske: A few of Francis Fenn’s affections. Herbert Freeman: A book on “How to Debate.” Edna Gazer: A book of three easy lessons on how to ski—on one’s feet. Charles Girard: A parachute so he can safely bail out from his planes during his aviation exploits, and live to graduate. Edward Godfrey: A few more Saturday nights at Casey’s to make his dancing equal to his brother's. Elmer Goodhue: A place on next year’s ballot as class tease. Margaret Goss and Barbara Whitney: Another year to continue their intimate friendship. Mary Guy: A season ticket to the Metropolitan Opera House. Horace Halladay: The dignity characteristic of every Agawam Senior. Ruth Halladay: The honor of being the only Ruth Halladay in school. Marvin Hastings: A guest insurance policy to comfort the minds of those who ride to school with him mornings. Robert Healy: The distinction of being one of the few students to prove to the faculty that it is possible to excel both athletically and scholastically. Edmond Hermansky: More vivaciousness to add to his good looks. Eleanor Jensen: Smoother sailing with her boyfriend next year. Frank Johnson: A little more “oomph” in general. (Faculty note: “Oomph” is a more modern term for vivaciousness.) Jeanette Kent: A new chauffeur so that her brother may enjoy “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” with his car. Raymond Kent: A high school diploma so he will be able to graduate with Martha Tarnuzzer. Kenneth La Fountaine: Cherished memories of Agawam High to take with him back to Suffield. Millicent La Voie: Alice Kennedy’s place at the Rialto skating rink Saturday nights. Aileen Levesque: A bicycle to make tending her paper route easier. Lilian Levesque: A pair of uncomfortable, old shoes (Editor’s brand) into whi.h she m y step during the coming year. Ruth Light: Kathleen Norris’s nice broad smile. Irene Marotte: A new pair of ice skates so she may continue her enthusiasm for ice-skating. Lewis Martin: A bucket of white-wash to cover his frequent blushes. Ann Mathison: An eight-foot step ladder so she can climb down from the high horse she’s on now. Helen and Margaret McDonald: A double diploma so they can graduate together. Mary Merlo: Rita Magnuson’s decorum. (Note to the freshmen: Decorum means dignity.) James Morrison: An interpreter to explain his unique language. Irene Nacewicz: A sunny summer’s vacation to make her hair even more beau- tiful. Robert Notman: Edward Nacewicz’s place warming the bench during the next football season. Rita Paro: Dorothy Steele’s position as the most efficient student in the class. Alice Patterson: An Agawam Robert Taylor to go ga-ga over. Eleanor Pfersick: A private parking lot for her boy friends’ cars so they won’t block the street in front of her house. Phyllis Picard: A publisher to make her poetry more famous. Dariel Pugh: Eugene Smith’s veteran ability in the outfield. Catherine Rachek: Georgianna Styner’s skill in keeping blond hair attractive. Norman Regnier: A transfer to Agawam for a certain West Side girl. Wilfred Regnier: A revival of the hockey team so he can let loose his skill in playing hockey. Edith Richings: A classmate from Commerce. Virginia Rising: A book of cowboy songs to sing when she plays her guitar. Maigaret Rocheleau: An airplane so she can fly to school when the athletic field is flooded. Elizabeth Roleau: A synchronizer to hejp her play in time with her piano partner in assemblies next year. Frank Santinello: A ticket to the world series. John Sasson: Roy Anderson leaves him his skill in photography. Virginia Scagni: Another year to win poster contests. Bernice Secord: A jar of complexo so she can keep that creamy complexion. Edward Shea: A cash register in which to keep change when selling lunchroom tickets next year Francis Smith: A private dancing school so he can practice some of his dancing steps. Jeanette Smith: An extra “r.” to vary the spelling of her name now that the senior Jeannette Smith has graduated. June Smith: Three U’s so she can stay back a year to graduate with a certain Sophomore boy. Alice Sopet: A little of Priscilla Talmadgc’s personality to overcome her timidity. Helen Subotin: A leash so she won’t continually lose a certain post-graduate boy in the future. Norma Swanson: Edmund Kalinowski leaves her—reluctantly. Paul Tatro: A bottle of wave set to keep that cute little wave on his forehead :ntact throughout his senior year. Fanny Tonelli: A streamlined typewriter so she can increase further her speed in typing. Mildred Tortoricllo: A book on “How to Dance.’’ Isahella Tulloch: The services of six photographers so she can have her picture taken all she wants. Dorcas Turner: A megaphone so she can be heard while reciting in class. Jar.et Wheeler: A faithful boyfriend for a loyal little girl. Earle Williams: Seme of Tommy Petruzzello’s ability to hit home runs. Marie Wilson: A bow and arrow to help her play the role of Cupid. Anna Wylie: The courage to take a year of Physics with Mr. Hadley after a grueling year of Chemistry. Jos M?h Wysocke: David Brockett’s ability to handle a car. Pearl Zabini: Our sincere regrets that Mitchell Zielinski no longer will be op- posite her in sixth period study hall. In witness whereof, we do now affix our seal this fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine. Wilbert Humphlett — Roland Perusse Class Gifts Adams, Roger Milk Pail When you’re a wealthy farmer. To your neighbors tell a tale About the start we gave you With a shiny milking pail. The Freshman Class Anderson, Roy Rinso Roy is that professor Known as Mr. Bean; We know he likes his workshop. So this will keep it clean. Ardizoni, Margaret Margaret shows what she can do— She’s busy all the while; Take this comb and demonstrate The latest in hair style. Babcock. Ruth When you are cheering on the field. And you’re bumped at eveiy turn; Jump on these stilts—they’ll be a help The anxious crowd to spurn. Barden, Marshall Marshall’s speech is peppered With wit and merriment; Take this pepper. Marshall; The “spice of life” we’ve lent. Beal, Anna , Book on Ann has all the manners Approved by Emily Post; But here’s a book of new ones I think she’d like the most. Blanchard, Veronica Veronica has proved a help To friends at Agawam High; To keep her future- friends on hand, This bank will always try. Borgatti, Romeo Wishing you the luck of Gable We give this mustache black To help you win your Juliet. For a mustache’s all you lack. Brady, Dorothy A new joke book, Dorothy. Though your supply’s not low; We want to help you out a bit If ever jokes get slow. Brockett, David We know you’ve loved your chemistry In Spring Fever” and classes too; To bring you back fond memories, Here’s a book on “Chem” for you. Brown, Gloria Gloria has moved away; As through the land she wer.ds, This map will help her in distress When she wants her Agawam friends. Burke, Eunice Since Eunice has her humor, And folks have sometime tried To steal her famous trade-mark. We’ve had it certified. Burnette, Esther You’re always so inquisitive To learn the what and why Of Washington, your old home state. This book will never lie. Button. Dorothy Dorothy’s hair is curly; Her sk'n is white as snow; This cake of soap we give to her To help to keep it so. Carroll, Helen Helen, you are so very sweet We dread that you may disappear. This umbrella hold aloft And help to free us from our fear. Comb Stilts Pepper Lending Manners” Bank Mustache Joke Book Chemistry Book Map of Agawam Certification Answer Book Lux Soap Umbrella Basket Christopher, Antoinette A tiskct, a tasket We give to you this basket; If careers are now in doubt Why, you can help your brother out! Cirillo, Eva We know you’ll want to see Lovisa When graduation makes you part; This tricycle will take you there Anytime you wish to start. Clark, Milton The models in the senior play Seemed to cause Milt trouble; To him we give this little man To pose and be his double. Colli, Norma Norma’s a wizard at the keys; At typing her fingers are spry; To keep them ever nimble We give some rules for her to try. Connor. Marjorie To leave her Alma Mater May make poor Margy cry; We give to her this banner gay To wave for Agawam High. Davis, Lovisa Lovisa, how have you got on All day without your candy? Your agony we won’t prolong— This bar will come in handy. Deloghia. Margaret Miggy, you have many friends You want to keep true blue; A magnet will attract them all And hold them fast for you. DePalma, Sabby Sabby always looks so well That she must have a reason; This bit of fruit will do her good, For it’s the “pick of the season.” Duclos, Edward Eddie, you play the banjo And do some singing too; To try your hand at tapping We give these shoes to you. Eagan, Richard Richard lives so near the school, He has no way to go; So if life’s miles he cannot guage, This milometer’ll know. Gandini, Frances The fairest of flowers is the rose, And here is one for you; May its color bring you luck In everything you do. Gardner. Evelyn Evie's always blushing, Morning, noon, and night; We hope this bag of flour Will help to keep her white. Gatti, Lino Lino is an athlete bold; For teams he is on call; To remind him of dear Agawam We give this little ball. Godfrey, Robert While waiting in the heat of day On the road this summer. Perhaps someone will look your way If you use this thumber. Tricycle Model Boy Exercise Book Banner Bar of Candy Magnet Apple Wooden Shoes Milometer Rose Flour Football Thumber Goss, Jean To Jean, who hates explosions, For each ear we give a muff So she can keep the noise out When the chemists start their stuff. Guy, Joseph When you just can't seem to hold the world In spite of cave man stuff, Just use this club and show them all That you're not empty bluff. Grasso. Tina Tina, you like walking; You stand the cold and heat; Whenever you feel tired out. Just eat this Shredded Wheat. Grimaldi, Martha Martha always sings a song; She sings and hums the whole day long; So to her we give a tune And hope she starts on this one soon. Grimaldi. Rose ( Rose finds mountain yodeling Keeps her singing fit. With this guitar her harmony Will always make a hit. Ha!ladav, Ruth Some say that faith will soon be lost For friends, and Agawam too; But Ruthie is unlike the rest And we know that she's true blue. Harrison, William Massasoit ventured peace And you’re so peaceful too; Light this pipe—you’re ready, And do what he would do. Hromada, Wilma Wilma is so quiet She never makes a noise; So to know that she’s around To her we give these toys. Humnhlett, Wilbert Wilbert, you like research work This test tube goes to you. Test your skill on this one first And then continue through. Johnson, Richard Johnson is a silent boy, And quiet at his best; To him we give this microphone To raise his voice above the rest. Kachon, George Kachon is so crazy About the 38 This model car we give to him; With it he won’t be late. Kalinowski, Edmund To leave football behind him Might break Our Edmund’s heart; This college course will prove to him That he and sports need never part. Keeley, Helen At oral topics Helen shirks; She cannot find it fun. This book has all the secrets Of how success is won. Keeney, Clifford Clifford knows his Webster All the letters through; This new edition, they do say, Has an extra word or two. Ear Muffs Cave Man’s Club Shredded Wheai Golden Note Guitar Bottle of Bluing Peace Pipe Noise Maker Test Tube Microphone Auto College Course Book on Self-Confidence Dictionary Kennedy. Alice Roller Skates Here's a pair of roller skates; We hope they’ll help you too; With them you never need be late; For you’ll be there when due. Kerr. Miriam In our golden cha n cf memories We consider you a link. You’re one of the sweetest members Of this year’s class, we think. Kerr, Arthur All your history knowledge We’re sure you do net lack. But here's an extra lesson If you ever should come back. Kreczko. Henrietta Henri, you are so happy And you have such a pleasant smile; This bottle of smiles we give to you To keep you cheery all the while. Lango, Frank Frank, you like an argument. You argue at the slightest thing; If debates become too hot Finish them in this boxing 1 ing. Littlefield, Ruth Ruthy likes her dancing And goes to Casey’s school. To her we give this booklet To learn each dancing rule. Loomis, Roberta Bobby’s quite an actress She surely tried her best. Congratulations in this book Show she more than passed the test. Massa, James Jimmy finds these verses Have left him weak and pale; The Box of Pep is just for him— He’ll find it cannot fail. Magnuson, Rita Rita, keep this little star Wherever you remain. For it represents ambitions That you surely will attain. Maillaid, Lillian Cups are had for bravery. And Lil has passed the test: For honors in her shorthand, We hope she’ll take the rest. Mathison, Muriel Muriel is a fashion plate; She wears the smartest clothes. A sandal now we give to her. For she’s always on her toes! Mencarelli, Elsie Elsie is a leader born We want you all to know. When she suggests a party. The class is sure to go. Morris. Rose Yeast makes bread rise; Without, the loaf will fall. We hope this small yeast cake Will help you grow tall. Mulak, Irene Irene is an artist Who loves to paint and draw. But she might do some carving; To her we give this saw. Sugar Lesson on ‘’History” Bottle of Smiles Boxing Ring Book on Dancing Congratulation Book Box of Pep Star Rabbit’s Foot Sandal Leadership Banner Yeast Cake Saw Window Nacewicz, Edward Eddie likes the windows And thinks it lot of fun To watch what’s going on outside When classes have begun. Newcomb. Evelyn When “blue ribbon’’ days are over In dear old Agawam High; This needle will remind you It’s time to thread the eye. Norris, Kathleen Now, some may go to Paris When they want to know the style, But only watch our Kathy— She has it all the while. Parker, Clarence Of coming to the rescue Clarence is a dandy, In case he ever does forget, These Life Savers will be handy. Perusse, Boland When it comes to public speaking Our Roland is no mouse; Perhaps some day he will become The famous speaker of the house. Petruzzello, Thomas DiMaggio has a rival When Tom swats ’em off the lot. He socks ’em left, he socks ’em right And puts ’em on the spot. Petersen, Ruth Ruth, you had a time of it Collecting property; Take along this basket When another play you see. Phelps, Raymond Raymond has a line of jokes Which he considers new. But all of those he plays them on Think newer ones will do. Pickett, Henry Henry is a little chap As most of us all know. This stretcholine we give to him So taller he will grow. Pisano, Felix Felix is the chubby boy Whom girls all rave about; To him we give his uncle’s bus For the nights when he goes out. Powers, Elmyra Elmyra likes her music; At the xylophone she’s best. Here are some lively little tunes Full of pep and zest. Roberts, Eva A lawyer brave must have a voice That’s loud, not sweet and low. Demosthenes performed the trick Now won’t you say it’s so? Rossi, Lillian Lil, although you like to dance. It’s hard upon the soles, no doubt. This pair of shoes we hope you'll use. When you have worn your old ones out. Rossini, Fannie Fannie is a helpful girl In each activity. This goes for all her goodness. Which all of us can see. Needle Fashion Book Life Savers Gavel Pair of Socks Basket Book of Jokes Bottle of Stretcholine Bus Music Sheet Pebbles Shoes Honor Slip Smith, Eugene The girls dream of Genie with his light blue ey Gene often wishes they weren’t that size; So Gene, when you’re tired of making a hit Here are sun glasses to help you a bit. Smith, Jeanette We’ve diagnosed your case, Jeanette And come to tell you this: That with this speaker, you’ll be heard In spite of Larcngitis. Steele, Dorothy Dotty thinks proof reading Makes one intelligent; This Mirror is a tribute To the many hours she’s spent. Styner. Georianna Georgie. you’re the little girl Who talks the cutest way. To you we give this contract So you’ll be heard all day. Subotin, Zoafia Absence makes the heart grow fonder; Peroxide makes the hair grow blonder. We give this little gift to you And hope your wishes all come true. Talmadge, Priscilla Percy floats just like a boat Upon a summer sea. An anchor used in storm and stress A help will surely be. Tardo, Eleanor At her typing we have heard Eleanor’s a dandy. If her fingers become sore. Liniment is handy. Tarnuzzer, Martha Martha is so jolly. Bad luck she cannot fear; This spatula we hope she’ll use And spread to all good cheer. Turner, Barbara Barbara’s voice is sweet and low, She never can be heard; This horn we give for her to blow Each time she says a word. Waterbury, Janet This is your chsin of memories For things that you forget; Hook them as you think of them, or Have you forgotten yet? Wilson, Neil A poor excuse is better Than none, at least they say; In case you cannot think of one Take this from us, we pray. Winter, Norma-Jane Men say that women drivers Are far below the par; To prove how driving should be done Please use this little car. Zielinski, Mitchell Mitchell is a leader born He’s always been our prop. This ladder of success wc give; We know he’ll reach the ton. Irene Sun Glasses Loud Speaker Agawam Mirror Radio Contract Peroxide Anchor Liniment Spatula Horn Chain Permanent Excuse Car Ladder Mulak — James Massa Class Ballot First Place Most Popular Boy.................Mitchell Zielinski Most Popular Girl................Ruth Halladay Best Looking Boy....................Clifford Keeney Best Looking Girl...................Alice Kennedy Best All-Around Boy.................Janies Mnssa Best All-Around Girl................Ruth Halladay Most Studious Boy...................Roy Anderson Most Studious Girl..................Gloria Brown Best Boy Athlete.......................Edmund Kalinowski Best Girl Athlete...................Ruth Babcock Best Dressed Boy....................Richard Eagan Best Dressed Girl...................Martha Tarnuzzer Best Natured Boy....................Wilbert Humphlett Best Natured Girl...................Dorothy Brady Wittiest Boy........................Clifford Keeney Wittiest Girl.......................Priscilla Talmadge Best Boy Singer..................Romeo Borgatti Best Girl Singer...................Norma Colli Best Boy Dancer...................Romeo Borgatti Best Girl Dancer...................Lillian Rossi Best Boy Sport...................Felix Pisano Best Girl Sport.....................Margaret Deloghia Most Generous Boy...................Mitchell Zielinski Most Generous Girl..................Margaret Deloghia Most Mischievous Boy................Lino Gatti Most Mischievous Girl...............Elsie Mencarelli Cutest Girl.........................Martha Tarnuzzer Boy Most Likely to Succeed..........Mitchell Zielinski Girl Most Likely to Succeed.........Gloria Brown Boy Who Did Most for the School.....Mitchell Zielinski Girl Who Did Most for the School....Ruth Halladay Class Gentleman.....................Mitchell Zielinski Class Lady.......................... ..Muriel Mathison Boy With Most Personality...........Roy Anderson Girl With Most Personality..........Norma-Jane V,'inter Best Actor..........................Joseph Guy Best Actress........................Dorothy Brady Sweetest Girl.......................Evelyn Newcomb Class Choice for Brother............David Brockett Class Choice for Sister.............Sabatina DePalma Class Tease.........................Wilbert Humphlett Class Artist........................Irene Mulak Class Poet..........................Irene Mulak Class Musician......................Elmyra Powers Class Pessimist.....................Frank Lango Class Optimist......................Clarence Parker Class Caveman.......................Lino Gatti Class Scientist.....................Roy Anderson Class Orator........................Roland Perusse Second Place Lino Gatti Martha Tarnuzzer Edmund Kalinowski Martha Tarnuzzer Mitchell Zielinski Margaret Deloghia Mitchell Zielinski Henrietta Kreczko Thomas Pet ruzzello Margaret Deloghia Romeo Borgatti Kathleen Norris Felix Pisano Alice Kennedy James Massa Janet Waterbury Janet Waterbury Robert Godfrey Norma Colli Wilbert Humphlett Ruth Halladay Felix Pisano Sabatina DePalma Wilbert Humphlett Martha Tarnuzzer Miriam Kerr Roy Anderson Norma-Jane Winter Roland Perusse Norma-Jane Winter Clifford Keeney Norma-Jane Winter James Massa Alice Kennedy Roy Anderson Priscilla Talmadge Miriam Kerr James Massa Ruth Halladay Clarence Parker Martha Tarnuzzer Felix Pisano Sabatina DePalma Robert Godfrey Dorothy Brady Joseph Guy Clifford Keeney Roger Adams MEMBERS Roy Anderson Gloria Brown Norma Colli Wilbert Humphlett Henrietta Kreczko Roland Perusse Fannie Rossini Norma-Jane Winter Mitchell Zielinski Pro Merito This year the members of the Pro Merito Society attended two con- ventions, one at Williamsburg and one at Westfield. In addition, they took a one day excursion to Boston, attending a Big-League Game and visiting sites of interest. The members received their pins on December 3 during an assembly program planned especially for them. The guest speaker was Mr. M. Marcus Kiley, assistant principal of the Technical High School. Miss Constance Ellinwood, soprano, sang several selections. President ....... Vice-President . Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... Faculty Adviser OFFICERS ........... Roy Anderson ’39 ............. June Smith ’-10 ........... Alice Kennedy ’39 ........... Robert Healv ’40 ........ Mr. Raymond Harris SENIOR MEMBERS Roy Anderson Margaret Deloghia Lino Gatti Roland Perussc Neil Wilson David Brockett Sabby DePalma Alice Kennedy Martha Tarnuzzer Mitchell Zielinski Student Council The object of this organization is to promote the best interest of this school, to establish new school customs, to maintain old customs and tradi- tions, and to secure a better understanding between the student body and the faculty in the administration of school affairs and in extra-curricula activities. This organization exercises legislative power over all other or- ganizations of the school. The Sachem, meaning “the chief,” was selected this year as a permanent name for the Agawam year book. i SENIOR MEMBERS Editor—Roland Perusse Literary Board—Gloria Brown, Henrietta Kreczko, Evelyn Newcomb, Fannie Rossini News—Roy Anderson, Anna Beal, Dorothy Brady, Esther Burnett, Lovisa Davis, Margaret Deloghia, Edward Duclos, Clifford Keeney, Dorothy Steele, Janet Waterbury Art—Irene Mulak, Georgianna Styner, Martha Tarnuzzer Business—Joseph Guy. Mgr., David Brockett, Milton Clark, Robert God- frey, Romeo Borgatti, Zoafia Subotin Typists—Antoinette Christopher, Miriam Kerr, Rita Magnuson, Norma- Jane Winter Faculty Advisers—Miss Katharine Phealan, Miss Mary Crowley, Mr. Richard Wilkinson Mirror Staff The Agawam Mirror provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in journalism and its related fields to receive scholastic experi- ence that is of value to future professional work. The Mirror received nation-wide recognition this year by winning sec- ond place in the Columbia Press Association Contest. The Mirror also be- longs to the Western Massachusetts League of School Publications. CAST Howard Brant ........ Ed Burns ............ Vic Lewis ............ Lou Herron ........... Mrs. Spangler ....... Anne Purcell ........ Vivian George ........ Henry Purcell ........ Phoeoe Purcell ...... Maude Corey ......... Professor Virgil Bean Dr. Dixon ........... ... David Brockett ...... Joseph Guy ..... Milton Clark Priscilla Talmadge ......... Jean Goss Georgianna Styner ... Kathleen Norris Wilbert Humphlett ... Muriel Mathison ... Dorothy Brady .... Rov Anderson . Mitchell Zielinski Stage Manager, Felix Pisano; Properties, Alice Kennedy, James Massa, Jeanette Smith. Margaret Ardizoni; Sounds, Clifford Keeney; Electrician, Robert Godfrey; Business, Ruth Halladay, Mgr.; Frank Lango, Antoinette Christopher, Lillian Maillard, Frances Gandini; publicity, Edward Duclos, Irene Mulak, Clarence Parker; Wardrobe Mistresses. Fannie Rossini, Ruth Petersen; Prompter, Dorothy Steele; Understudy, Elmyra Powers. Senior Play “Spring Fever,’’ a three-act comedy depicting life in a small co-educa- tional college, was presented April 14 under the direction of Miss Katharine Phealan. Sachem Staff Roy Anderson Gloria Brown Margaret Deloghia Sabby DePalma Robert Godfrey Cover Design Clifford Keeney Henrietta Kreczko Irene Mulak Roland Perusse Norma-Jane Winter Irene Mulak TYPISTS Marjorie Connor Frances Gandini Tina Grasso Miriam Kerr Rita Magnuson ADVISERS Lillian Maillard Rose Morris Ruth Petersen Zoafia Subotin Eleanor Tardo Miss Ruth Dickerman Mr. Paul Langlois Class Officers SENIOR YEAR President ......................... Mitchell Zielinski Vice-President ....................... Sabby DePalma Secretary ............................ Alice Kennedy Treasurer .............................. Roy Anderson JUNIOR YEAR President ......................... Mitchell Zielinski Vice-President ....................... Sabby DePalma Secretary ............................ Alice Kennedy Treasurer ............................ Romeo Borgatti SOPHOMORE YEAR President ......................... Mitchell Zielinski Vice-President .......................... Norma Colli Secretary ........................... Sabby DePalma Treasurer ........................... Romeo Borgatti FRESHMAN YEAR President ........................... Harold Coons Vice-President ...................... Sabby DePalma Secretary ................ ••••.... Lillian Rossi Treasurer ........................... Clifford Keeney Clubs and Organizations AGAWAM MASQUE The Agawam Masque, formerly the Dramatic Club, is a group organized for the purpose of developing and studying the art of dramatics. Among the club’s activities this year was a talk by Mr. William Simpson, director of the Springfield Players’ Guild and a member of the Springfield College faculty. At Christmas time the club gave a Christmas Play for the assembly, and in March a one-act play was presented to the school. The play, a Civil War drama called the “High Heart,” was given April 24 at the Valley Wheel Play Festival in Ludlow. OFFICERS President .............................. Joseph Guy Secretary ............................ Alice Kennedy Treasurer ............................. Ruth Petersen Faculty Adviser ................ Mr. Paul R. Langlois SENIOR MEMBERS Esther Burnett. Antoinette Christopher, Margaret Deloghia, Joseph Guy, Alice Kennedy, Ruth Littlefield, Roberta Loomis, Rose Morris, Evelyn Newcomb. Ruth Petersen, Jeanette Smith, Georgianna Styner, Priscilla Talmadge, Janet Waterbury, Norma-Jane Winter. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club makes it possible for its members to become experienced pho- tographers. Throughout th year beneficial talks were given by Mr. Hadley and the member on various phases of photography. Much interest was displayed in contests in which the members exhibited oiiginal work. One contest was held with the Enfield High School Camera Club. All in all, the Camera Club has turned out an efficient group of photographers and can well be proud of its name. OFFICERS President ...... Vice-President .. Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... Curator ........ Faculty Adviser ... Roy Anderson . Wilbert Humphlett ... Sabatina DePalma ... Clifford Keeney ... Mitchell Zielinski Mr. Allan M. Hadley SENIOR MEMBERS Roy Anderson, Sabatina DePalma, Wilbert Humphlett, Clifford Keeney, Mitchell Zielinski. FRENCH CLUB The French Club has been organized this year for those interested in the French language, history, current events, and French culture. The meetings, held monthly, have proved very interesting. At Christmas the club enjoyed a delightful party. A farewell party marked the close of the year. OFFICERS President ......................... Roland Perusse Secretary ....................... Veronica Blanchard Faculty Adviser ............. Miss Elaine Mansfield SENIOR MEMBERS Veronica Blanchard Roland Perusse Elmyra Powers GLEE CLUB The Glee Club, in its second year of existence, has had a successful year. The club, made up of a group of selected members, strive to improve their singing by the constructive study of voice tone and quality. This year the Glee Club has participated in the Maytime Concert and the Graduation exercises. Miss Perry is faculty adviser. SENIOR MEMBERS Dorothy Button, Antoinette Christopher, Norma Colli. Edward Duclos, Jean Goss, Martha Grimaldi, Joseph Guy, Ruth Halladay, Fannie Rossini. HI-Y Early in December 1938 the Agawam Hi-Y was organized. Among the year’s activities were talks by the Reverend Walter Loomis and Miss Dickerman, and a de- bate with the Tri-Hi. Basketball games were won from West Springfield and Commerce Hi-Y, and lost to the faculty and the second team of the school. The Agawam Club won the Western Massachusetts Hi-Y tournament. OFFICERS President .......................... Mitchell Zielinski Treasurer ............................. Robert Godfrey Secretary .......................... Wilbert Humphlett Adviser ............................ Mr. Henry Baker SENIOR MEMBERS Roy Anderson, Milton Clark. Edward Duclos, Richard Eagan, Lino Gatti, Joseph Guy, Richard Johnson, George Kachon, Edmund Kalinowski, Clifford Keeney, Arthur Kerr, Frank Lango, James Massa, Clarence Parker, Roland Perusse, and Eugene Smith. TRI-HI Tri-IIi is a club composed of Junior and Senior girls. As the name suggests, its object is to try for higher ideals of living throughout school and community. The purpose of the Club is “to find and give the best,” and the year’s program has been built around this idea. The first speaker of the year was Miss Crowley, who gave an illustrated lecturo on fashion. Mr. Langlois chose “Youth Hostels” as his topic, and Mr. Hadley showed colored moving pictures of his trip across the United States. One meeting was set aside for movie reviews. The best pictures of the year were reviewed by Miss Ward, Miss Phealan, and Miss Perry. The Club also enjoyed two supper meetings, a St. Patrick’s Day Dance, and sev- eral parties. OFFICERS President ............................. Ruth Halladay Vice-President .............................. Sabatini DePalma Secretary .......................... Norma-Jane Winter Treasurer ...................... Margaret 0. Deloghia Inter-Club Council Member ............ Alice Kennedy Faculty Adviser .................. Miss Eleanor Miller SENIOR MEMBERS Ruth Babcock, Dorothy Brady, Dorothy Button, Helen Carroll, Antoinette Chris- topher, Norma Colli. Marjorie Connor, Lovisa Davis, Margaret O. Deloghia, Sabatina DePalma. Frances Gandini, Jean Goss, Tina Grasso, Ruth Halladay, Alice Kennedy, Miriam Kerr, Ruth Littlefield, Roberta Loomis, Lillian Maillard, Muriel Mathison. Evelyn Newcomb. Kathleen Norris, Ruth Petersen, Elmyra Powers, Virginia Rising, Eva Roberts, Fannie Rossini, Jeanette Smith, Dorothy Steele, Martha Tarnuzzer, Priscilla Talmadge, Janet Waterbury, Norma-Jane Winter. SPEAKERS’ CLUB Tht purpose of the Speakers’ Club is to (jive students practice in correct English speaking. A secondary objective is to give training to those interested in oratory. One of the outstanding accomplishments of this organization was the annual elimination contest in February to choose the speaker to represent the school in the Valley Wheel Oratorical Contest held in West Springfield. Five members of the club competed, each giving an oration of approximately ten minutes. Roland Perusse won first place, and Norma Blackburn, second. Prizes for the winners were provided by the American Legion. Roland Perusse competed in the District American Legion Con- test After w lining first place in a district contest sponsored by the Natinoal Forensic League at Hopkins Academy. Norma Blackburn was awarded second place at the State Contest at Groton. OFFICERS President ..................... Mitchell Zielinski Vice-President ................ Janet Waterbury Secretary ............................... Helen Carroll Treasurer ...................... Roland Perusse Faculty Adviser ............ Miss Ruth Dickerman SENIOR MEMBERS Helen Carroll, Richard Eagan, Robert Godfrey, Wilbert Humphlett, Clarence Parker, Roland Perusse, Jeanette Smith, Dorothy Steele, Janet Waterbury, Mitchell Zielinski. BOY’S ATHLETICS Throughout its history in Agawam, the Class of 1939 has been well represented on boy s athletic teams. The football team was co-captained by Thomas Petruzzello and Edmund Kalinow- ski. Other players were Borgatti, Gatti, Massa, Nacewicz, Pisano, and Smith. The team was managed by Edward Duclos. Basketball players were Kalinowski, Kerr, Pisano, and Smith. Romeo Borgatti and Joe Guy were managers. The baseball players were Clark, Petruzzello, Pisano, and Smith. A large number of Seniors were on the Track team: Duclos, Harrison, Humphlett, Kalinowski, Keeney, Lango. Parker, and Perusse. With the help of Mr. Harmon Smith and Mr. George Reynolds the Class of 1939 has produced some capable athletes. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS As usual, interclass competition in hockey, volleyball, baseball, and basketball has been very keen. However, the senior girls were successful in winning their numerals in hockey for the third consecutive year. The outstanding girl athletes of the Senior Class are Margaret Ardizoni. Ruth Babcock, Dorothy Brady, Norma Colli, Marjorie Connor, Margaret Deloghia, Sabatina DePalma, Henrietta Kreczko. Lillian Maillard, Elsie Mencarelli, Rose Morris, Kathleen Norris, Lillian Rossi, Fannie Rossini, Zoafia Subotin. ORCHESTRA This year the Agawam High School Orchestra, under the able direction of Miss Ruth Perry, has a membership of sixteen. Besides entertaining at school assemblies, the orchestra gave a musical program at the Senior Play and furnished the accom- paniment at the Operetta and at the Maytime Concert. Another feature of the year was the half-hour concert at the Commencement Exercises. Sabby DePalma SENIOR MEMBERS Edward Duclos Elmyra Powers Porter Farm Holmes and Larrow, Inc. 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LEATHER STORE 1341 Main Street Next to Union Trust Company Photographs TO PLEASE EVERYONE— YOUR PARENTS, YOUR CLASSMATES, AND lYOURSELF go to Bosworth Studio SPRINGFIELD’S LEADING CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER Official Photographer of Senior Class 1537 MAIN STREET TELEPHONE 2-2211 6 0 0 BAY PATH GRADUATES obtained permanent positions in 1938 593 in 1937 571 in 1936 519 in 1935 Send for Catalog Bay Path Institute BUSINESS TRAINING OF COLLEGE GRADE 100 Chestnut Street Springfield, Mass. ALBERT STEIGER company Congratulates THE GRADUATING CLASS of AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL Compliments of James F. Fenton 270 Dwight Street Springfield, Mass. Compliments of Carol Jane Shoppe 644 Main Street, Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-9844 Compliments of P. B. Arnold Sons Pasteurized and Clarified MILK AND CREAM 556 Springfield St. Feeding Hills Telephone 6-1310 Balestri’s Market Tel. 4-1714 1338-1340 Memorial Ave. West Springfield Mass. Compliments of Sarat Motor Sales CHEVROLET SALES and SERVICE North Agawam, Mass. 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Come and talk over your planting problems with us. We can help you. Kennedy’s Under-Grad Shop Clothes are favored by high-schoolers, prepsters and young collegians tor their smartness of style - for their dependable guality, and for their exceeding good value! The new styles are ready for you now. KENNEDY’S 1621 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD Compliments of Hood’s Ice Cream Massasoit Engraving Co. PHOTO ENGRAVERS ARTISTS DESIGNERS Engravers For This Book LET US PICTURE YOUR PRODUCT 77 Worthington Street Tel. 3-9819 — 3-0897 Compliments of Harry Torff TAILOR TUXEDOS FOR RENT Compliments of J. J. Borgatti PURE FOODS Since 1910 Springfield, Mass. H. Buchholz Son Try Schaffer’s Clothing to fit any purse. 33 Lyman Street Navy Blue Suits or Coats Flannel Slacks, Trousers, etc. COSTUMES TO RENT We rent and sell tuxedos, dress suits, evening gowns, wraps, etc. FOR ALL OCCASIONS Open every evening Phone 4-4047 38-36 New Dwight St. Springfield Tel. 4-9424 $12.90 $14.90 $21.90 Travers Clothes Muriels “Stylish Clothes for Thrifty Men” Buy on Our Budget Plan at Cash Prices 1666 Main Street Springfield, Mass. Let the Clock on Our Sign Guide You to Economy “THE HOUSE OF FASHION” Springfield Massachusetts J. A. Zimmermann Fine Made-to-Measure Clothes for Less than Ready Made UNIFORMS of EVERY Description Phone 3-4293 317 Dwight St. Springfield Universal Ranges, Refrigerators, Ironers Washers, Cleaners, Appliances Angers 91 State Street Springfield, Massachusetts Telephone 2-9263 L. G. Balfour Co. Attleboro, Massachusetts Manufacturers of CLASS RINGS AND PINS COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS DIPLOMAS — PERSONAL CARDS CUPS — MEDALS — TROPHIES Jeweler of the Senior Class of Agawam High School Representative — Gron Lloyd Box 1503 Hartford, Conn. GIFTS FOR OCCASIONS Large Variety Fine Quality Fair Prices WATCHES — DIAMONDS JEWELRY Divided Payments True Brothers JEWELERS 1390 Main Street Agawam Company Manufacturers of WOOLEN GOODS Agawam, Mass. Fon the Better Kind of BEAUTY SERVICE visit Ella’s Beauty Salon 2813 Main Street Springfield Telephone 3-7621 AGAWAM HIGH GRADUATES ♦ Compliments of desirous of becoming competent stenographers, sec- retaries. accountants, or clerical office workers, with assurance of employment upon graduation will find In the Franklin Cleaners Springfield Civil Service Commercial School Springfield. 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