Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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(The date on the calendar now reads September, 1939. Barbara Risley steps from behind the page and walks to the table at the left where she turns on the radio. A music program blares forth which is interrupted by a news announcer.) Announcer: We interrupt this program of popular music to bring you the returns from the Junior Class election at Agawam High School for which the world is anxiously waiting. Raymond Raschi is the President; Edith Marinetti, Vice-President; Alma Lodi. Secretary; and John Caldon, Treasurer. We now return you to the musical program. (Barbara turns off the radio and exits.) (When the curtain opens, the date on the calendar has been changed to November, 1939. Wilbur Miller and Robert Fenn enter.) Robert: Where are you going, Wilbur? HU bur: I’m going to the printer with the program for the operetta, “The Outlaw King.” Robert: Any of my friends in it? Wilbur: I should say so. Thelma Wheeler has the lead, playing Maid Marian; John Quirk, Eugene Zielinski, Cecelia Napolitan, Helen Davis, and Yours Truly are also in it. Robert: 1 suppose you’re coming to the Cabaret? Wilbur: What orchestra is playing? Robert: 'Fed Jarrett’s! All the Juniors will he there. (They walk off the stage and the curtain is drawn.) (The calendar shows the date May. 1940, when the curtain opens again. From behind the pages dance Lucille Letendre and Robert Xotman.) Lucille: Isn’t it a perfect prom, Bob? The revolving light adds a lot to the decora- tions. doesn’t it ? Bob: Yes. Those guitar players, Mexican girls, and cacti actually seem alive, don't they ? Lucille: I like the donkey, too! Hob: That music by Bell Brothers’ orchestra sounds like more dancing. Let’s go back. (They exit.) (The calendar shows the date September, 1940. From behind its pages step the Class Officers and a photographer.) Photographer: Now let's see, this is to be a picture of the Senior Class Officers, isn’t it? I want the President in the middle. (Points to chairs.) Marianne: That's Boh Healy. Photographer: T he Vice-President next. Alma: That’s you, Marianne. Photographer: Next the Secretary and Treasurer. Hob: That’s Alma and Johnny Walker. ('File picture is taken, and they exit.) (Joe Pisano in football garb steps from behind the pages of the calendar. A reporter enters from the left and approaches Joe.) Reporter: Are you Pisano? Joe: Yes. Reporter: I’m Ed. Sullivan, up from New York to get an exclusive interview about your football team. Joe: Well, our team is the champion of Western Massachusetts! Reporter: Who was voted the most valuable player in Western Massachusetts? Joe: You’re looking right at him. Reporter: Did any of your team make the Western Massachusetts Honor Roll? Joe: Any? Bob Healv, Leo De Forge. Johnny Walker, and, of course, Joe Pisano. Reporter: Was this the first time you made the Football Honor Roll? Joe: The four of us made it last year, too. Reporter: What other seniors played? Joe: Daglio, Philip De Forge. Fenn, Grady, Massa. Neilson, Xotman, Oliver and Regnier. (They exit together.) [23]

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Time: June 20, 1941. Place: The home of any member of the Class of ’41. (On the right, in front of the curtain is a comfortable chair, a reading lamp, and a table. A senior enters, picks up a paper from the table, settles himself in the chair, and starts to read. His mother enters.) Mother: It’s time you went to bed, son. School days are over, now. Tomorrow you go to work. Senior: I hate to think school is over. We had such a swell time those four years at Agawam High. I’d like to live them over. Mother: Good-night. I’ll call you tomorrow at six. Senior: CJosh, I’m sleepy. (She exits.) ( He puts newspaper down, stretches and yawns, settles back comfortably in the chair, and falls asleep.) (Curtain slowly parts, showing a huge calendar which dominates the stage. The top leaf of the calendar has September. 1937. written on it in large letters. From behind the pages of the calendar step Barbara Chapin and Barbara Risley with ballots in their hands.) Barbara C.: Didn’t our first class meeting go off nicely? Barbam R.: Even if we are Freshmen, we had a most successful meeting. Barbara C.: We must count these ballots. (They walk over to a table on the left and start counting ballots.) Barbara R.: Well, Raymond Raschi is our class President and Myrtle Maillard is Vice-President. Barbara C.: I’ve finished with these ballots, too. Albina Shea is Secretary, and John Caldon is Treasurer. (They pick up ballots and exit to the left.) (The curtains are drawn and when they open again, the calendar shows the date September, 1938. From behind the page of the calendar step Albina Shea and Mary Gravel.) Albina: We must call the newspapers right away. I’m sure they are waiting for the report of the elections. Mary: You call them. You’re the school reporter. Albina: (Steps to the phone and dials a number.) Springfield Union? — The Soph- omore class has just elected its new officers ... Yes ... 1 knew you would want the report. Raymond Raschi is President; Myrtle Maillard, Vice-President; Alma Lodi, Secretary; John Caldon, Treasurer . . . That’s all . . . Good-bye. (She hangs up and the two girls exit.) (The calendar shows date April, 1938. Then Marianne Brady and Barbara Chapin enter.) Barbara: Isn’t it a lovely party? I’ve looked forward to this Sophomore party for two years! Marianne: Bobby Fcnn certainly did a good job as general chairman. Barbara: Yes, aren’t the balloons and streamers the best-looking decorations? Marianne: Let’s go back to the party. We don’t want to miss Thelma Wheeler’s song. Barbara: She’s just starting to sing now. (They step aside and Thelma appears from behind the calendar. She sings “My Hero,” then they exit.) [22]

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(The calendar shows the date November, 1940. Evelyn Comeau and Cecelia Xapolitan enter.) Evelyn: Are you going to the rehearsal for the operetta, “The Pirates of Penzance?” Cecelia: Yes. I’m on my way. The Senior Class is well represented in the operetta, isn’t it? Wilbur Miller, Helen Davis and Alfred Mutti have important roles. Evelyn: Yes, and Cecile Brusseau, Dorothy Conroy, Albina Penna and William Chiba are in the chorus. Cecelia: Let’s practice our song now. (The girls sing.) (Calendar shows the date December, 1940. Jeannette Hart and William Wylie, sucking lollypops, step from behind the pages in their Kid Party Costumes.) Jeannette: Isn’t this Kid Party fun? William: Aren’t you proud of the prizes we won as the cutest girl and boy at the party? Jeannette: Indeed I am. Raymond Raschi and Cecelia Xapolitan won prizes for the funniest costumes. William: There’s Santa Claus. Don’t tell anyone but it’s Johnny Walker. Let’s go get our presents. (They run off the stage.) (Robert Xotnian enters and turns on the radio. A sports program is in progress.) Announcer: 'I'his time of year finds basketball at its height. In the Valley Wheel Captain Hob Hcaly of the Agawam team brings the high scoring record to his school. Assisting Bob on the team are: Leo De Forge, Philip De Forge, Oliver, Miller. Xeil- son and Pisano. Agawam High has also produced a fine hockey team this year led bv the seniors. Regnier. Fenn. Legcr and Calabrese. Other Valley Wheel teams . . . (Xotman turns off the radio. Wilbur Miller enters.) Wilbur: If you want to hear speeches, listen to mine. I want to rehearse it for the American Legion Contest. Bob: Go ahead. (Wilbur gives part of his speech, and they both exit.) (Lorraine Hawkcs appears walking along reading a book. She bumps into Alma Lodi, who is very excited.) Alma: Excuse me. Oh, Lorraine, Congratulations! Lorraine: For what? Alma: The Mirror. Lorraine: The Mirror . . . what about it? Alma: Oh. haven’t you heardf — why it’s right on the front page of this morning’s “Springfield Union!” Lorraine: Alma, will you please tell me what you are trying to say? Alma: Why. The Mirror won first place in The Columbia Press Association Contest! Lorraine: Oh, isn’t that wonderful! Do we have an assembly this afternoon? Alma: Yes. it’s the Pro Merito Assembly. Who will be sitting on the stage besides you and me? Lorraine: Geraldine Balboni, Evelyn Comeau, Helen Davis, Robert Healy, Kenneth Leger, Edith Marinetti, Edmund Massa, Millie Pisano. Charles Porter, Gloria Savioli, Eleanor Scagni and Catherine Smith. Alma: It’s time for the assembly, now; let’s hurry. (They exit.) (The curtains are drawn and the calendar changed to show the date April. 1941. The cast of the Senior Play appears and gives a short skit from the play.) (When the curtains are opened for the last time, June, 1941. is written in large letters on the calendar. Breaking through the center of the calendar, appear Barbara Chapin, Barbara Risley and Marianne Brady in caps and gowns. They bow. The curtain is pulled.) Senior: (Waking up and yawning.) What a dream! All four years of High School over again . . . four happy years I’ll probably keep on dreaming about. Marianne Brady Barbara Risi.hy Barbara Chapin Robkrt Xotman XORMAN RfGNIFR [ 24]