Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1944 volume:

THE SACHEM 1944 Gold is for glory, Blue is for truth; What colors better To fly in our youth? • AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS OUR SCHOOL Cornerstone laid in 1921 — twenty'five mem' bers in the first graduating class June, 1924 — addition built 1929 — our alumni now exceed twelve hundred. DEDICATION JE, the Class of 1944, pay tribute to the two hundred and fifty seven graduates of Agawam High who now serve our country in camp and on the battle fronts of the world. We salute also the many others in the service who were for a short time enrolled in this school. To the quiet courage with which these Agawam men and women, like millions of other Americans, are contributing to the realization of those ideals enshrined in the hearts of all true patriots, we dedi cate this book. Our Superintendent MR. BENJAMIN J. PHELPS Has guided Agawam's educational system for twenty-two years — re- spected by all Agawam students — enthusiastic about fishing and gardening — seldom seen without his dog. Our Principal MR. FREDERICK T. DACEY Associated with Agawam High School since its opening — friend and adviser of all students — we like his numerous stories. OUR FACULTY First Ron (down) — Mrs. Aldrich. Miss Lynch, Mrs. (nover, Mr. Langlois, Miss Perry, Miss Belyea. Stroud Ron Mrs. Blake. Miss Ward, Miss Bcnotti. Mr. Harris, Mr. Smith. Third Ron —Miss Dickerman, Miss Trowbridge, Miss Krone, Mr. Moseley, Miss Miller. Fourth Row — Miss Hastings, Mr. Schinelli, Miss Smith, Mrs. Nardi, Mr. Quirk, Mrs. Hadley. FORMER ’44s— NOW IN SERVICE First Ron- (dozen) — Pvt. Leslie Linnehan (Paratrooper), Donald Taddia S 2 c, Lewis Jones Ph. M. 3 c. Second Ron Peter Cebrelli P. O. 3 c, Ptc. Warren Roberts, Donald Henson S 2 c, Charles Cartello S 2 c (Coast Guard). Third Ron• — Francis Hart S i c, Robert Quackenbush S 2 c, Elmer Johnson S 2 c. Included arc only those leaving school after December, 1942. FORMER 44s— NOW IN SERVICE First Ron (down) — Pfc. Joe Bassani (Marine), Robert Beauchane F 2 c. Edward West S 1 c, Robert (libbs F i c. Second Row — Leo Simonetta P. O. 3 c, Ralph Bottaro S i c, Pvt. Charles Hackett. Albert Lepore S i c. Included are only tho e leaving school after December, 1942. SENIOR C LASS OFFICERS Frank Caroleo, President Mary Manos, Secretary Evelyn Giordano, Vice-President Richard Langdon, Treasurer () F FI e E R S Frank P. Caroleo, Jr. 1049 River Road, Agawam Frankie. Our Harrv James — headed for the top — loves flashy ties — Will the meeting please come to order?” Student Council 4; Hand 1-2-?; Orchestra 2-3-4; Camera Club, Treasurer 4; Personality Club 3-4; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Senior Play; Ili-Y, Secretary 4; Track Manager 2; Class President 4; Kid Party Entertainment; Sachem Staff; Stage Donr Canteen 4; Red Cross Representative. Evelyn M. Giordano Highland Street. Feeding Hills Ev. Pretty — mmm — admired for her friendliness — dim- ples— Margie’s twin.” Pro Merito; Student Council 3; Mirror Staff 4; Junior Marshal; French Club 2; Basketball 2; Softball 2; Field Hockey 2-4; Volley Ball 2; Class Officer, Vice-President 4; Sophomore Party Commit- tee; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Kid Party; Sachem Staff; ('lass Will; Senior Play; Cabaret Committee; Tri-Hi 3-4. Mary Manos 109 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills Dark, curly hair — personality rare, sweet, pleasant — snappy- little jitterbug. Victory Corps 2; Student Council 3; Band 1; Camera Club 3; Cab- aret Committee; Kid Party; Tri-Hi 3-4, Secretary 4; Basketball 2-4; Field Hockey 2-4; Sachem Staff; Class Prophecy 4; Graduation Usher; Senior Play Publicity Committee; Softball 2-4; Volley Hall 2-4; Class Officer, Secretary 4; Personality Club 2; Sophomore Party- Committee 2; Prom Committee 3; Senior Play Usher. Richard M. Langdon, Jr. 24 Cleveland St., Feeding Hills Lang. Our banker — look out when he gets his airplane! — witty remarks — a favorite with the girls. Student Council 4; Camera Club 4; Kid Party; Red Cross; Class Officer, Treasurer 4; Sachem Staff; Senior Play. M E M B E R S Gloria Patricia Aldrich Federal Heights, Agawam (Transferred from Westfield High—1942) Little Jumping-Jack — smooth sweater ’n’ skirt outfits—loves to skate—ladv-like manners. Pro Merito; French Club 3; Tri-Hi 4. [9] Claire M. Barden Barden Street, Agawam Patsy. Everyone’s pal — cute freckles and unruly hair — always kidding—a true friend. Kid Party; Senior Play Usher 4. Ralph Luscombe Barker, Jr. 18 Albert Street, Agawam Hark. Friendly and courteous — that long stride — likes square dancing — a faithful big brother. Camera Club 3-4; Masque 2; Kid Party; Hi-Y; Basketball 3; Prom Committee; Cabaret Entertainment; Senior Play Committee; Class Prophecy; Christmas Play 1. Jean A. Blackburn North West Street, Feeding Hills Jranie. Warm brown eyes — talented orator — blushes daint- ily— sings in the choir — Infantry?” Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 3-4; Band 1-2-3; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Ora- torical Contest 2-3; Second Prize 3; Cabaret Committee; Senior Play; Class Color Committee; Operetta 2; Tri-Hi 3-4. Vice-Presi- dent 4; ('lass Officer, Vice-President 2, Secretary 3; Sophomore Party Entertainment; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Sachem Staff Editor; ('lass Prophecy; Cap and Gown Committee; Stage Door Canteen 4. Thomas L. Blanchard, Jr. 194 Walnut St., No. Agawam Bud. Enthusiastic hunter — tall — slim — neat. Hi-Y 3-4. JOYCE Marie Bowe 329 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Very pleasant — friendly smile — efficient and neat — loves to dance. Pro Merito; Cabaret Committee 3; ('lass Gifts; (’lass Song 4; Tri- Hi 3; Prom Committee; Senior Play Business Committee, Chairman. t .0] Marjorie Bbayton North Street, Feeding Hills Jay. Keeps up morale of soldiers—likes to sing — good sport. Personality Club 2. Ernest (j. Brlsseau North Street, Feeding Hills liruce. Class artist and musician — comedian — lone boy in the Office Practice Class — not so quiet when you know him. Mirror Staff 4; International Relations Club 4; Camera Club 3-4; Cabaret Committee; Kid Partv; Senior Play; Class (lift .; Prom Committee; Sachem Staff; ('lass Song. William F. Cascella 69 Walnut Street, North Agawam Causty. A regular cowboy — mischievous — always ready with a joke. Student Council 1. Coxcetta E. Casiello 74 Lea land Avenue, Agawam Joyce. Dark eyes — what a dimple — came from West Side but likes Agawam better, of course — cute smile. Mirror Staff 3; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Class (Jiffs; Tri- Hi 3; Prom Committee 3; Senior Play Committee; Wardrobe Com- mittee. Jeremiah Arthur Cassidy 270 Mill Street, Agawam Jerry. What a howl!—always in trouble — one of the top men in football — afraid of no one but his Dad — lots of mis- chief. Cabaret Committee; Hi-Y 4; Football Squad 1-2-3-4, Team 4; C ab- aret Entertainment. [ i- ] Eleanor C. Castellini i 12 Moore St.. North Agawam El. Gracious little lady — our model of style — always a friendly smile and word — part of the threesome. Student Council 4; Kid Party; Banquet Committee; Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Field Hockey 1; Volley Ball 1. Donald R. Catchepaugh 44 Elm Street, Agawam Don. Tease — the inside of his car looks like an art museum — first-rate cameraman. International Relations Club 3-4; Camera Club 3-4; Personality Club 3-4, President 4; Cabaret Committee; Senior Play; Hi-Y 3-4; Track Squad 2-3-4; Sachem Safi; Stage Door Canteen 4. Wanda P. Ch.mielewski S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills Vonn. Oh, so quiet and polite — loves apples — she's going to make a very efficient nurse. French Club; Tri-Hi 3; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Hockey 4. Kenneth W. Clarke 319 Suffield Street, Agawam Kenny. Always in a hurry, even on roller skates — cute as sister (iinnv — headed for Navy — Smooth sailing. Sachem Staff. Rose A. Cole West Street, Feeding Hills Rosie. Nice to know — our faithful librarian — square-danc- ing is tops with her — “Calling Dr. Kildare.” Tri-Hi 3-4; Prom Committee; Senior Play Usher. [ 12 ] Florence May Coxkey Nortluvood St., Feeding Hills Flo. Likes square-dancing — busy and efficient secretary — active Grange member — bookkeeper for the Mirror. Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 1-2-3-4; Camera Club 3-4; French Club 2-3; Tri-Hi 3-4; Senior Play Usher. Dorothy A. Cooper 1182 Springfield St.. Feeding Hills Dottir. Short in stature but long in friendliness — always a smile — often wears red. French Club 2; Tri-Hi 3-4; Prom Committee. Margaret C. Craigie i 14 Maple Street, North Agawam Mar . Pretty clothes — likes to dance — very friendly — typical sub-deb. Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Field Hockey 1; Volley Ball 1. Alice DeForge 90 Bridge Street, North Agawam 11. Nice dark hair — tall and slim—good in sports — friendly smile — her voice is low. Class Gifts; Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Hockey 1; Volley Ball i; Senior Play Usher. Phil DePalma 12 Garden Street, Feeding Hills Tall — dark — neat dresser — he and his car delight the bobby-sock brigade — our nomination for All-American. Student Council 1-3-4; Cabaret Committee; Red Cross; Football Squad 1-2, Team 3-4; Basketball Squad 1-3-4, Team 4; Track Squad i, Team 2-3-4. Henry A. Drewxowski Shoemaker Lane, Feeding Hills Hank. Rather — plays football — tall and slim — “one chocolate sundae, please.” Football Squad 2, Team 3-4; Track Team 3-4. John Duplessis 6 Pomeroy Street. Agawam Here. Hot piano and tuba player — “professor” of numerous subjects — steer clear of his cough drops! — Miss Pickerman’s “bessy” — remember the Ala-Moo? Pro Merito; Student Council 3; Mirror Staff 3-4; Hand 2-3; Orchestra 3; Camera Club, President 3-4; Personality Club 3; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Operetta 2; Ili-Y 3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Party Entertainment; Prom Com- mittee; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment; Sachem Staff. Henry C. Earle 1026 Main Street, Agawam Hank. Tall — wavy hair — bicycle enthusiast — shy until you know him. Joyce Elaine Fell 62 Fairview Avc., West Springfield HI on die. (Jiggles a lot — wonderful sense of humor — beau- tiful hair — a lovely deep voice! French Club 2; Tri-Hi 4; basketball 4; Baseball 4; Hockey 4; Volley Ball 4; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment; Senior Play Committee; Senior Plav Csher. Virginia Marie Fieldstad 159 South Street, Agawam (tinny. Lovely blonde hair — blue eyes — a charming little poetess — on the quiet side — looks lovelv in blue — Is it Alby? French Club 2; Kid Party; Senior Play Committee; Class Poem. [ '4] Henry Fortier, Jr. 56 River Street, North Agawam Hank. I oves to roller skate — nothing ever worries him. especially girls— always ready to give friendly advice to those who need it. Student Council 2-3-4; Camera Club 3; French Club 3; Personality Club 2-3; Cabaret Committee; Stage Door Canteen; Operetta 2; Hi-Y 3-4, President 3-4; Football Squad 1-2; Baseball Squad 1-2; Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Party Fntertainment; Prom Committee, General Chairman; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment. Lois Fournier 12 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Lo. Plays the piano — a smile for all—magnetic personality — good sport. Camera Club 2, Secretar 3-4; Cabaret Committee; Senior Play; Graduation I'sher; Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 4; Hockey 4; (Mass Officer, Vice-President 1-3; Sophomore Party Committee; Sopho- more Party Entertainment; Prom Committee; Prom I'sher; Sachkm Staff; Cheerleader 2; Cap and («own Committee; Red Cress. William Richard Fusco 172 Leonard Street, Agawam Fuzzy. Quiet, shy — quite the actor — calm and collected. Senior Play; Class History; Senior Play Committee; Class Motto Committee; Banquet Committee. Dorothy Mae Goyette Maynard Street, Feeding Hills Dot. How she socks the soft ball — merry giggle — where did those pigtails go? — often with Wanda. Tri-Hi 4; Basketball 1-4; Baseball 1-4; Hockey 1-4; Volley Ball 1-4- Joyce Myrtis 'Granger So. Westfield St.. Feeding Hills Rusty. Flaming red hair but good-natured — likes square- dancing— dungaree girl. Personality Club 2; Tri-Hi 4- [■5] Shirley Jean Hare 49 Adams St., Agawam Mutiny. Bee Number 4 — Mmmn!—often seen roller skat- ing— she loves only one (a sailor) —what dimples! French Club 2; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Senior Play; Operetta 1-2; Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Hockey 2; Volley Ball 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Will; Cheerleader 2-4; Graduation Usher; Banquet Committee. Barbara Hartley 226 Walnut St., North Agawam Bobbie. Athletic — lovely blonde wavy hair — full of pep and vigor — always in West Side. Personality Club 2; Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2- 3-4; Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Bail 1-2-3-4; Captain of Army. Marjorie B. Helfrich 95 S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills Marge?. Lovely auburn hair — sporty” clothes — a Glenn Miller fan — good in sports — liked by all. Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 4; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Red Cross; Senior Play Committee; Marine Captain; Tri-Hi 3-4, Treasurer 4; Basketball 2-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Hockey 2-4; Volley Ball 2-4; Class Officer, Secretary 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Prom Committee; Cabaret Entertainment; SACHEM Staff; Class Prophecy; Class Color Committee 2; Senior Play Reading Commit- tee, Chairman. Elizabeth LaViolette 1189 Main Street, Agawam Betty. Our baton twirler — such a lovely smile — lots of fun — part of a delightful twosome — “stormy weather.” Band, Majorette 3-4; Senior Play Usher; Tri-Hi 4; Basketball 2-4; Baseball 2-4; Hockey 2-4; Volley Ball 2-4; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Sachem Staff; Class Prophecy; Graduation Usher; Senior Play Usher. Jeanne T. Letendre 27 Letendre Avenue, Feeding Hills Jeanie. Oh gee!—that typing work!—such beautiful hair — where are my glasses? — is he a Junior, Jeanie? Cabaret Committee; Operetta 2; Tri-Hi 3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Prom Committee; Cabaret Entertainment; Saciiem Staff; Stage Door Canteen; Senior Play Usher. 1 [ 6] Virginia Lockexwitz 1083 River Road, Agawam Lee. Cute dimples — heart-throb in the Airborne Engineers — friendly. French Club 2-3; Tri-Mi 3; Senior Play Usher. Eugene Magiera 106 Moore Street, North Agawam Gene. Girls, girls, girls, and more girls — curly locks — friendlv — one of the Andrew sisters. Student Council 3-4, President 4; Camera Club 3; Personality Club 2-3-4, Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; ('lass Color Committee; Operetta 1-2; Hi-Y 3-4; Prom Committee; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment; Sachem Staff; Class Will; Cheerleader 2; Stage Door Canteen 4. Norma McKeown 25 South Park Terrace, Agawam (Transferred from Christopher Columbus High—1942) Very intelligent—studious — often seen around the halls with that certain someone. Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 3-4; International Relations Club 4; Camera Club 4; Senior Plav Business Committee. Kenneth M. Oliver 7 Lealand Avenue, Agawam Ken. Solid” — likes roller skating — good basketball player — dark eyes. Ili-Y 4; Basketball Team 4; Baseball Squad 1-2. Mary Quirk 355 Springfield Street. North Agawam Admired for her friendliness — sweet — studious — chum of Joyce. Pro Merito; French Club 3; Cabaret Committee; Class Gifts; I ri- lii 3; Prom Committee. [ 17] L. Marjorie Raffixetti 8 Annablc Street. Feeding Hills Marge. Well-dressed — efficient — living dynamo — the other half of the “twins.” Pro Merito; Student Council, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4; Mirror Staff, Advertising Manager 4; Junior Marshal; French Club 2; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Senior Play; Operetta 1, Usher 2; Tri-Hi 3-4; Class Officer, Secretary 1; Sophomore Party Commit- tee; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Sachem Staff; (Mass Will. Albert Ramah 150 Cooper Street, Agawam Mutiny. Loves speeches — Senior Ramah — dark eyes — fooling, fooling, always fooling. Senior Play Electrician. Irvixg Richmax 1187 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Red. Always a gentlemen — entertaining speeches in English class — red, wavy hair — likes the name Frieda.” International Relations Club 4, President; Camera Club 4. Vera Roghrsox Annablc Street, Feeding Hills Fee. Friendly — quiet — pretty — likes dancing. Operetta 2; Sophomore Party Entertainment; Cheerleader 2; Senior Play Usher. Susie J. Sadak 145 Franklin Street, Feeding Hills Patty. One of the “four bees” — lots of pep — has private art gallery — you know when she’s around. Student Council 3; French Club 2; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Senior Play Usher; Operetta 1; Operetta Usher; Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 2-3; Baseball 2-3; Hockey 2-3; Volley Ball 2-3; Sopho- more Party Committee; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Sachem Staff; Class Will; Cheerleader 4. [ x] Edward George St. Peter, Jr. Fenton St., Feeding Hills ('hubby. Quite the skater — always time for fun — often seen riding around in his beach-wagon. Kid Party; Ili-Y 4. Ernest Elbert Scoville 58 Wilson St., North Agawam Emit. Sandwiches with onions — athletic — likes hunting. Cabaret Committee; Senior Play; Football Squad 1-2-}, Team 4; Basketball Squad 3, Team 4; Track Squad 3-4. Paul John Smarse jf Hall Street, Feeding Hills Mickey. Always a joke ready — Here comes the Groom — Air Corps. Operetta 2; Ili-Y 3. Hetty Jane Smith Congamond Road, Southwick (Transferred from Westfield High—1943) Smitty. Oh Babe! won’t you roll those eyes! — rising star, Pe� ?.'. Senior Play. Margaret A. Smith i 14 Maple Street, North Agawam Mart . Sweet and quiet — pretty blonde hair — one of the Margarets surrounding Eleanor. Kid Party; Tri-Hi 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Hockey 1; Volley Ball 1. [ 9] Alice Mae Steele 927 Main Street Agawam . . Friendly — dependable — always ready to lend a help- ing hand — likes to go roller skating — mother in the Senior Play. Student Council 4; Mirror Staff 3-4; Camera Club 3-4, Vice- President 4; Christmas Play; Cabaret Committee; Banquet Com- mittee; ('lass History; Graduation Csher; Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Hockey 1; Volley Ball 1; Prom Committee; Prom Csher; Sachem Staff; Senior Play. Beatrice M. Stratton 583 Main Street, Agawam Herts. Big brown eyes — witty — dependable — slick artist — I l-o-v-e Algebra: (?)—War Stamp booster for room 21. Pro Merito; Student Council 4; Mirror Staff 3-4. Editor-in-Chief 4; Camera Club 3; Masque 2-3; Contest Play Committee 2; Christ- mas Play 2; Cabaret Committee; Kid Party; Senior Play; Cap and Gown Committee; D. A. R. Representative; Tri-Hi 3-4, Presi- dent 4; Basketball t-2-3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Prom Committee; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball t-2- 3-4; Senior Pla Reading Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Proph- ecy; Navy Captain; Graduation Usher. Raymond L. Trabold 99 Moore Street, North Agawam Ray. Super dancer — well-dressed — I'm a Honey” — likes girls and dates. Senior Play; Banquet Committee; Operetta 2; Hi-Y 3-4; Sopho- more Party Entertainment; Senior Play Committee; Cheerleader 2-4; Cap and Gown Committee. Rose Velata 602 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Has an engagement ring from that certain Marine — active in church affairs — has a definite opinion about things. Personality Club 2; Kid Party; Tri-Hi 3-4; Hockey 1; Senior Play Usher. Jean Webster Leonard Street, Agawam Spitfire. Writes many letters to boys in service — pleasing personality — quiet and rather reserved. Class History; Prom Committee; Class Motto Committee; Gradu- ation Usher; Senior Play Business Committee. [20] Shirley Wentworth 43 Ley Street, Agawam Sally. Good sport — succeeds in everything she tries — reads a lot — pretty clothes made by her mother. Pro Merito; International Relations Club 4; French Club 2-3; Kid Party; ('lass History; Tri-Hi 3-4; Sachf.m Staff; Senior Play Property Chairman. Richard James White 152 School Street. Agawam Dick. Modest — quiet in company — interested in photography — his head can he seen above the crowd. Elinor Rosemarie Wieland 41 Hall St.. Feeding Hills Pretty eyes — she and Rose are pals — quiet and calm — is he in the Navy, Elinor? Personality Club 2; Senior Play I'sher. Hazel A. Wilcox 515 Main Street. Agawam Haze. Rather quiet hut efficient — hearty laugh — pretty hair — friendly and pleasant. Camera Club 4; French Club 2; Personality Club 2-4; Kid Party; (Mass History; Operetta Committee 2; Prom Committee; (Mass Motto Committee; Sachem Staff; I'sher for Graduation; Senior Play Property Committee. Elizabeth Zilli 144 High Street, North Agawam Norma. Petite, dark-haired, and cute — always cheerful — a nice person to know — is it going to be Oh, nursie”? Tri-Hi 3-4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Hockey 1; Volley Ball; Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Play Business Committee. [a. j CLASS HISTORY Time: A few clays before graduation. Place: In Room 21 (Jean and Hazel are chatting, when Alice and Shirley come into the room.) Shirley: Hi, Kids! Hazel: Hi! Jean: Boy, will I be glad when we graduate!! Shirley and Hazel: And how! Alice: Oh, it hasn’t been too bad. I can remember who the freshman class officers were. Hazel: Wasn’t Lew Jones president, and Margie Raffinetti secretary? Alice: That’s right. Lois Fournier was vice-president, and Donald Taddia was treasurer. Shirley: We didn’t do much in our freshman year, but the sophomore party was lots of fun. We had to bring a newspaper or magazine for admission. Jean: I liked the decorations. They were so colorful — red, white, and blue, with navy anchors and life-preservers on the wall. Hazel: Yes! That year was a success, with Lew Jones as president, Margie Hel- frich as secretary, Jean Blackburn as vice-president and Donald Taddia as treasurer. Alice: All of us went to the Junior Cabaret, didn’t we? Shirley: I know I did! And I had a wonderful time. Hazel: Our Cabaret really went over with a “bang.” Jean: Most of us also went to our first prom that year. The girls all looked so pretty in their evening gowns. Alice: The boys really looked “super” in their tuxes, too. Shirley: 1 guess we owe a lot of our successful activities to the class officers: president, Lew Jones; vice-president, Lois Fournier; secretary, Jean Blackburn; and treasurer, Francis Hart. Lew Jones joined the Navy near the end of the year, and during the summer Francis Hart followed his example. Hazel: What 1 enjoyed most in our senior year was the Kid Party. Betty Smith came dressed as a pickaninny and won the prize for the funniest girl. Eugene Magiera was chosen for the funniest boy. Jean: The cutest boy was Ernie Scoville, and Margie and Evelyn were sweet as twins. Alice: John Duplessis was the ideal Santa Claus. What a good laugh we had when Jasper sat on Santa Claus’s lap and kissed him for his present! Shirley: This year we had as our class officers Frank Caroleo as president, Evelyn Giordano as vice-president. Mary Manos as secretary, and Richard Langdon as treas- urer. Charles Cartello was our treasurer at first, but he went into the Coast Guard, so we elected Richard as his successor. Hazel: We chose as our Senior play “The Very Light Brigade” by Kathryn Prather. Of course, it was the best Senior play that was ever put on at Agawam High. Alice: Since then the days have gone by fast, and just think — in two more days we’ll be getting our diplomas. Hurrah! All: Hurrah! Alice Steele Shirley Wentworth Jean Webster Hazel Wilcox [22] [er] ’HrtPjj, yo . rr]ver joj9 m sjG M Moro ?J jy Sata ryfpjl ’ n'€ Y JJE 9 Bj 7?A MD ppp9 � l V� |c) 0p £9)4 4ttOKr ®Jxs iri' rifrrrg 3d ± liwe i 5 A p 4B?j_ £ 4 Oipcj na sen y cuj. het e p cnirvacj'vpfii bnop ?)! Wim Tff fnrfirTf i 9 l| .o pecM wip ro Moiy M9(5c M)m5UaA is 3 [j ves ssw VMp£js � £ ; fj wi j y • Kj SM 5sF JUNIOR 0 F F I C Ii Ronald H eywood, President A i E1.1 a I ,a N' GO, I 'ice- Preside n t CLASS R S Elizabeth Magiera, Secretary William Harrigax, Treasurer CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1944, being as sound of mind as we probably ever will be, in order to pass on our many excess talents and possessions, do make and publish this, our last will and testament. Herewith, we do dispose of many of our dearest possessions as follows: I o the Citizens of Agawam: Our gratitude for the educational opportunities we have received. f° Mr. Phelps. Norman Gauthier to serve as a caddy when he is out playing golf. I o Mr. Dacey: A secretary to keep him informed of the doings of the Class of 1944. 0 Miss Dickerman: A home-room of quiet Freshmen to take the place of the “never- a-dull-moment Seniors. To the Faculty: An equally intelligent Senior Class. To the Freshmen: A little more reserve. To the Sophomores: Continued success with their social programs. To the Juniors: A wish that they may be a model Senior Class. Eleanor Cirillo: A free pass to the Riverside Rollaway. George Chmael: A ret of encyclopedias to match his ability in history. Vera Me Cave: A thermometer to aid in her Nurse’s Aid Course. Richard Bennett: A week off during hunting season. Festa Porter: A school operetta to display her singing ability. Lilian Itkowitz: Another year in which to expose her cheerful disposition. I alley Buiso: Joyce Casicllo’s recipe for height. Donald Campbell: A permanent excuse slip to get out of school at noon. George Casiello: A convertible like his cousin’s. Malcolm Fuller: One more year to spend with a certain Sophomore. Virginia Clarke: Class choice as best all-around girl. Thomas Ri e: Mary McQuestcn. Beverly Longey: A pair of stilts so she may be seen above the crowd. Louis Draghetti: A few more hours a day to spend with his one and only.” Jean Molinder: An adding machine to make her noon sales check. Laurence Tetreault: Some vitamins to help him pick up his feet when he is dancing. Amelia Lango: A chance to be Miss Personality of her class. Henry Stepanik: A bugle so people will know he is around. Rose Pi Lid do: Another last name so Di Liddo and I)i Lullo won’t become confused. Nancy Martin: A gymnasium of her own to train her athletic ability even further. Roger Hynes: A chaiuc to be chosen as the best-natured Senior boy. Mary l anrahan: Some determined fellow to break down her wall of reserve. Shirley Rivard: A dose of Virginia Lockenwitz’s boisterousness. James 'Turner and John Turner: A free Charles Atlas course. Alice If hitehead: A chance to equal Marjorie Raffinetti’s records in typewriting. Ri hard Xapolitan: A horse and buggy to pick up that someone in Southwick. Venetia Penna: A private telephone. Ronald Kwiatkoxvski: Jerry Cassidy’s nerve. Norma Montagna: A medal for her worthy Red Cross work. Paul Holmes: A sound-proof room to practice his music lessons. Thelma Raison: Her cousin’s place as the best singer in the Senior Class. Robert MiCann: A private seat in study hall. 'Thelma Harrison and Louise Harrison: A pair of handcuffs so they may never be separated. Harry Richards: A deferment to spend with a certain farmerette. Josephine Di Lullo: A mirror to portray her charming mannerisms. William Hoisington: A chance to give a lecture on Vermont. [25] Florida Tangoed: An opportunity to continue her study of art. Doris Govoni: That certain aerial gunner. Ronald Gibbs: Will Fusco’s innocent manner. Jean Waniewski: Her own shorthand hook illustrating the perfection of shorthand notes. Robert Washburn: A few more boys to keep him company in his bookkeeping class. Mary Jane Earle: More glory and honor for her hard work. Edu ard Letendre: His own study room so he won’t bother other people trying to study. Meredythe Barker: Another year to let her unceasing cheerfulness shine over all. William Berard: Eugene Magiera’s charm with the women. Shirley Balboni: A hair style she likes well enough to keep permanent. Frank Jones: A “C” gas ration book. Beulah Campbell: A couple of weights to slow her down. William Harrigan: Glue to keep his Ford on the road. Jean Demarais: A share in Shirley Balboni’s correspondence. Donald Neill: A girl friend in school to hold his attention. Barbara Peters: Some coloring to add to her beautiful white skin. John Keane: The privilege of observing his own rules. Sophie Roy: Continued success in dramatics. Ronald UeyiLOod: Another year to be president of his class. Eleanor Ezekiel: More arm for all of her bracelets. Eduard Gallarani: His turn to be manager of Vincent’s Market. Constance Pariseau: A little bit more of her time spent in school. Carlo Lavotti: A pair of glasses so he can see a few of the other people living on earth. David Corn foot: A tulip. Lois Wills: Another year to pal with Valley Buiso. Douglas Trevallion: A contract to play at the “Y” so he can be near his current heart throb. Rita Gallagher: Something to talk about. Francis Ehrhardt: A place in (finny Clarke’s heart. Julia Woishnis: Sugar to sweeten her disposition. Betty Magiera: Another year to be a class officer along with Ronnie. Jenny Tessicinni: Some of Gloria Aldrich’s vitality. Fern Dearnley: Jeanne Letcndrc’s secret for that slim waistline. Loren Clark: A governor on his car so he won’t get caught for speeding. June Schwartz: A few more inches on her skirts. Clayton Fuller: His own cowboy band. Mary McQuesten: Nothing. She has everything. Jarl Johnson: A car that starts. Nancy Hamilton: Someone to appreciate such a nice person. Bruno Maule: Phil De Palma’s nutritious diet. Dolores Borgatti: A Senior from Room 14. Clarence Tourville: An extra study period a day to walk with Norma. Jane Gravel: A contract with Kay Kyser to take the place of Ginny Simms. Robert Southworth: A demotion so that he can spend an extra pleasant year in school. Doris Losito: A car of her own so she won’t have to be chauffered around. In witness whereof we do affix our seal this fifteenth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. Evelyn Giordano Shirley Hare Eugene Magiera Marjorie Raffinetti Susie Sadak [26] WHO’S WHO 19 4 4 First Choice Second Choice Smartest boy John Duplessis Kenneth Clarke Smartest girl Mary Quirk Norma McKcovvn Most popular boy Eugene Magiera Felix DePalma Most popular girl Evelyn Giordano Shirley Hare Best looking boy Felix Dc Palma Kenneth Oliver Best looking girl Evelyn Giordano Joyce Fell Best boy athlete Felix DePalma Kenneth Oliver Best girl athlete Barbara Hartley Marjorie H elf rich Best-dressetl boy Raymond Trabold Thomas Blanchard Best-dressed girl Eleanor Castellini Marjorie Hclfrich Noisiest boy Jerry Cassidy Raymond Trabold Noisiest girl Virginia Lockcnvvitz Susie Sadak Best-natured boy Ralph Barker Eugene Magiera Bcst-natured girl Mary Manos Evelyn Giordano IV it ties t boy Ernest Brusseau Kenneth Oliver Wittiest girl Betty Smith Beatrice Stratton Best boy singer Henry Fortier William Cascella Best girl singer Jean Blackburn Joyce Fell Best boy dancer Raymond Trabold Felix DePalma Best actor Ernest Brusseau Henry Fortier Best girl dancer Shirley Hare Eleanor Castellini Best actress Betty Smith Jean Blackburn Quietest boy William Fusco Thomas Blanchard Quietest girl Shirley Wentworth Mary Quirk Best all-round boy Eugene Magiera Frank Carolco Class choice for brother Ralph Barker Thomas Blanchard Best all-round girl Evelyn Giordano Mary Manos Class choice for sister Evelyn Giordano Alice Steele Most mischievous boy Jerry Cassidy Ernest Brusseau Most mischievous girl Susie Sadak Betty Smith Boy most likely to succeed Frank Carolco Richard Langdon Girl most likely to succeed Beatrice Stratton Mary Quirk Boy who did most for school Eugene Magiera Frank Carolco Girl who did most for school Beatrice Stratton Alice Steele Class gentleman Frank Carolco Ralph Barker Class lady Mary Quirk Marjorie Raftinetti Cutest girl Eleanor Castellini Margaret Smith Sweetest girl Evelyn Giordano Mary Quirk Boy with most pleasing personality Eugene Magiera Frank Carolco Girl with most pleasing personality Mary Manos Evelyn Giordano [ 7] ROBERT BacKSTROM, President Aw Keeley, Secretary Ellen Letexdre, Vice-President Raoul Sands, Treasurer C LASS POEM As a crimson, dauntless banner Flaunts beneath a frowning sky, We go forth into the battle, Our hopes, our faith, our spirits high. As the shadows twist and lengthen, Where they creep upon the earth, We shall strive to win protection For this fair land of our birth. As we stumble through the darkness, Though rough and drear the way, We know that stormy skies will brighten, To bring forth a better day. As the farmer reaps his harvest From the bounty of his field, So may we be rich rewarded In the fruits that full lives yield. Prepare, go forth, be not afraid, Oh, class of forty'four. Today we strive, tomorrow comes The peace that follows war. — Virginia Fieldstad [29] GIFTS Gi-oria Aldrich Glamour Magazine In your nicely tailored clothes Within this book you could pose. Claire Barden Bowling Pin With this lucky bowling pin A lot of games you’re sure to win. Ralph Barker Test Tube If a chemist you’d like to be, This tube will be a necessity. Jean Blackburn Music Book We know a great singer you’ll be soon; This music book will help keep you in tune. Thomas Blanchard Fish Hook When you go fishing down by the brook, Just take along this extra fish hook. Joyce Bowe Dancing Slipper For waltzes, fox trots, rumbas, too This dancing slipper we have for you. Marjorie Brayton Joke Book If you ever meet some very dull folks, Just read to them this book of jokes. Ernest Brusseau Music Score Here’s for you a music score — Now get busy and write some more. Frank Caroleo Sinatra Bow-Tie Wear this tie and maybe you Will become a crooner too. William Cascella Car Many kids travel with you on the road; Here’s another car to help you carry the load. Joyce Casiello Lipstick To bring your cheerful smile to light Wear this lipstick red and bright. Jerry Cassidy Pencil A pencil for your thoughtful brain — Let’s hope it will remain the same. Eleanor Castellini Record When dancing you so quickly move, A swing record’s right in the groove.” Donald Catciiepauch Bright Necktie Your personality is so bright This tie for you will be just right. Wanda Chmielewski Flower This flower we present, for who Could want a nicer friend than you? Kenneth Clarke Red Feather When you go hunting and want to have some fun, Just show a bull this feather and then run. Rose Cole 1 Rose A rose you are, and have the power Of grace and beauty like that flower. Florence Conkey Ankle Sox Square dancing is your delight — These ankle sox should be just right. Dorothy Cooper Green Pin This little pin will really be keen For a girl who looks so nice in green. Margaret Craigie Perfume For a girl as sweet as you Perfume, surely, is your due. Alice Deforce Stationery With this stationery you could bring joy To that certain sailor boy. Phil DePai.ma Lucky Charm When you go out to sea someday, This charm will bring plenty of luck your way. Henry Drewnowski Horse If a horse you ever should need, Here is one you don’t have to feed. John Duplessis Nail Polish A bottle of nail polish for your thumb, On which you may stick your wad of gum. Henry Earle A Comb This comb will help you get that wave That makes the girls all sigh and rave. Joyce Fell Earrings Since earrings seem to add to your grace, Here is another pair to adorn your face. Virginia Fieldstad Bells A quieter girl could never be found; Wear these bells so we’ll know you’re around. Henry Fortier Cough Drops For your cough we give you these; They’ll help prevent that awful wheeze. Lois Fournier Pretty Pin You’re dainty, sweet, and feminine, too — This matching pin's our gift to you. William Fusco Medal You are a gentleman, one of few So this medal we give to you. Evelyn Giordano Mirror This mirror reflects your lovely face 'Poo bad it can’t your poise and grace. Dorothy Goyettf. Sky-blue Bow For you a bow like azure skies To contrast with your warm brown eyes. [30] Joyce (Jranger A Swan If you ever should go down to the lake. We hope with you this Swan you’ll take. Shirley Hare Diary In this diary every night Your daily doings you can write. Barbara Hartley Hearts With eves of blue and golden hair A lot of hearts you will ensnare. Marjorie Helfricii Knitting Needles Your knitted sweaters are very rare; So how about knitting some for the boys over there. Richard Lancdon Airplane Here is an airplane of our selection — We hope you’ll add it to your collection. Elizabeth LaV’iolette A Ghost Story Book When it is raining and the day is drear, Read this book to bring you cheer. Jeanne Letendre Quiz Book This book asks questions and gives answers too; So vou needn’t ever let any subject bother you. Virginia Lockenwitz Brillianline Be sure to use plenty of care And carefully guard that lovely hair. Eugene Magiera Movie Contrait Looks like yours and personality plus Rate a movie contract as a gift from us. Mary Manos Memo Pad You have been very busy of late; This memo pad will help keep you straight. Norma McKeown Picture of Turhan Bey Here’s your favorite pin-up boy; May his presence bring you joy. Kenneth Oliver Life Preserver This life preserver take with you When you sail the ocean blue. Mary Quirk Kelly Green Bow For laughing Irish eyes so keen Here's a bow of Kelly green. Marjorie Raffinetti Flower A delicate flower for you to wear To accent vour lovely, lustrous hair. Albert Ram ah Stilts A pair of stilts for you, Shorty, To make you look tall and sporty. Irving Riciiman Special Pass To you we give a special pass, So that you’ll have priority on that certain lass. Vera Rogerson Earrings For eyes of blue, we give to you These earrings of a matching hue. Susie Sadak Autograph Book If having friends is your delight, Pray, in this book do have them write. Edward St. Peter Pen As famous you will someday be, This pen is a necessity. Ernest Scoville Yo-Yo You like to play with toys we know; So how would you like a nice yo-yo? Paul Smarse Pint of Gas A pint of gas is your class gift, So you can give the boys a lift. Betty Smith A Part in a Play An actress like you should have good parts; So here’s one from the bottom of our hearts. Margaret Smith Powder Puff A powder puff for you we chose Because we like your pert little nose. Alice Steei.f. Candy Here’s for you a candy treat For a personality twice as sweet. Beatrice Stratton A Key When vou go out in the world to do vour best. This key will open the door to success. Raymond Trabold Book of Etiquette Your manners you shouldn’t overlook; So thoroughly read this etiquette book. Rose Velata Four-Leaf Clover We give this lucky clover green To help protect that certain marine. Jean Webster Address Book With all the mail that you receive This will help you we do believe. Shirley Wentworth Sewing Kit If you don’t know how to knit. You probably could use this sewing kit. Richard White Comic Book A comic book we give to you To read when you have nothing to do. Elinor Wieland IP riling Paper Write him daily all the news; Don’t let him get those Navy blues. Hazel Wilcox Roller Skates These roller skates we give to you Since that is what you love to do. Elizabeth Zilli Lollipop Since you are so nice and sweet. Here's a lollipop to eat. Joyce Casiello Mary Quirk Joyce Bowl Ernest Brusseau [j ] FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS John McQuesten. President Lucille Johnson, Secretary Rita Du.mond, Vice-President Robert Stephens, Treasurer CLASS PROPHECY CLASS OF 1944 Time: July 15, 1954 Place: Trip-a-gal-o Night Club Characters: Prophecy Committee Ralph: Oh, come on, gang, let’s go in here. 1 know the head waiter, so we’ll get some good food. Mary: Club Trip-a-gal-o. It seems to me I read that Henry Drewnowski and William Fusco own this spot. Marge: What a swell table! Here comes Frank Carolco. You certainly have a “solid” band, Frank. That rendition of Wanda Chmielewski’s newest polka was “super.” Betty: Who’s your new red-headed torch singer, Frank? Frank: Don't you remember Joyce Granger from Agawam? There are some more Agawam girls in the floor show that is just starting. Beets: Oh, yes. There arc Margaret Smith. Eleanor Castellini, and Margaret Craigie in the front row. Did you know they’re Ray Trabold’s best pupils in his dancing school ? Jean: Yes, 1 read about that in the New York l imes last night. You certainly are doing a good job as editor-in-chief, Beets. Marjorie Raftinctti and Evelyn Giordano write the Charm Column, don’t they? Beets: Yes. and Paul Smarse writes the love-lorn column. Goodness! I guess we proved that the class of ‘44 at Agawam High School had more ambition than some people thought! Jean: Yes, but that’s just the newspaper world. What about the business world? Ralph: Well, quite a few of the people from our class have gone into the manu- facturing field. Richard White invented a stemless pipe which sells like hotcakcs. Marge: Henry Fortier’s bow-ties are the loudest on the market. Bill Cascella, the new swoon crooner, uses them exclusively. Frank: When I had my hair set Tuesday at DcPalma’s Beauty Studio, he used Irving Richman’s “Ooey-Gooey Wave Set.” Mary: (iee, I just love to chew “Ginny-Gohn Gum.” Virginia Lockenwitz and John Duplessis are making it from a special formula that they found in Norma Mc- Keown’s scientific encyclopedia. Jean: Yes, that gum is even advertised over the radio every day just before my variety program goes on the air. Betty: That’s my favorite program! Joyce Bowe writes the script and Ernest “Elbert” Scoville is the star comedian. [33] Frank: Don’t you love to hear Joyce Fell yodel! All the men swoon when she starts singing those cowboy songs. Brets: I really think it’s wonderful how Ernest Brusseau solves everybody’s prob- lems on his Good-Will Hour. He took Mr. Anthony’s place when that poor man failed to solve his own problems and committed suicide. Marge: Well, Edward St. Peter certainly is generous. He’s the founder and financial backer of the Agawam Mercy Hospital. Betty: How’d you know that? Marge: I’m chief surgeon there, and Joyce Casiello is secretary to Dr. Eugene Magicra, the Chief-of-Staff. Jean Webster, Elizabeth Zilli. and Marjorie Brayton arc on the staff of nurses. Beets: I thought Shirley Wentworth was a nurse there? Marge: Oh, no; she joined the Navy Nurse Corps. Speaking of the armed forces, remember that famous flying wolf patrol of the last war under the leadership of Capt. Kenny Oliver? Jean: They certainly started out right during our days at Agawam. Mary: Yes, remember how Sgt. Jerry Cassidy used to patrol the halls at school? Beets: Not to change the subject, but how about going to the Ramah Square- Ring Circus with me tomorrow afternoon? Marge: I’d love to go. I can hardly wait to see Richard Langdon, the tight rope walker who falls for all the girls. Frank: What do you say, Ralph? We’ll go to see Shirley Hare, the glamorous snake charmer. Jean: All right then, and we girls will look in on Thomas Blanchard and Donald Catchepaugh. who have just come back from Africa with a collection of wild animals. Marge: Let’s go to the side show featuring Henry Earle, the contortionist and Kenneth Clarke, that amazing sword swallower. Betty: Oh, I have to teach school tomorrow. Ralph: Maybe Susie Sadak will close her business school for a day, and let all you teachers go. Betty: Oh, I know Alice DeForge and Vera Rogerson would love to go. Mary: Hey. did you know there are many people from our class in public life? Claire Barden is President of the National Committee for Church Bazaars. Rose Velata and Elinor Wieland are working with her. Beets: Yes, there are many presidents from our class. Alice Steele is president of the International P.T.A. Marge: Florence Conkey is president of the Grange, and Dorothy Cooper is secretary. Beets: Ralph, you’re president of the National Engineering Society, aren’t you? [34] Ralph: Yes. and Betty Smith was so inspired by her part in the Senior IMay that she’s Chairman of the Home Defense. Jean: Well. Jeanne Lctcndre is Secretary to the President of the United States! Is she busy now! Hetty: She helped Rose Cole get her job as chief librarian of the Smithsonian Institute. Frank: Virginia Fieldstad is in Washington, too. She was just awarded the title of first poet laureate of the United States. Jean: Speaking of women getting important positions. Lois Fournier, is the new head of the Trans-Alaskan Air Company. Hetty: And did you know that Mary Quirk is chief operator of the Agawam Telephone Company ? Ralph: Agawam’s baseball team, captained by Barbara Hartley, is going to open the season next Wednesday with its first home game at Agawam Stadium. Dorothy Govern will be the starting pitcher. Marge: Oh. Mary, how's your chicken farm coming along? Mary: Oh, Michigan chickens are the best!! I forgot to ask you. What ever happened to Gloria Aldrich? Marge: Didn’t you know? She married a sergeant. Ralph Barker Jean Blackburn Frank Caroleo Marjorie Helfrich Betty LaViolette Mary Manos Beatrice Stratton t 35] PRO MERITO Eleven lasses and one lone lad — party, March 25, given by Miss Smith and Miss Ward — assembly March 31 — guest speaker, Dr. Fred Bratton — Bob” Healy presented members with Pro-Merito pins (holding hand with each member!!) — usual Pro-Merito conventions omitted this year because of the war — songs by all-girl choir under the usual competent direction of Miss Perry. O F F I C E R S President........................................Beatrice Stratton Secretary............................................Jean BLACKBURN Faculty Adviser.....................Miss Eleanor Smith Members — Gloria Aldrich. Jean Blackburn. Joyce Bowe, Florence Conkey, John Duplessis. Evelyn Giordano, Marjorie H elf rich, Norma McKeown. Mary Quirk. Marjorie Raffinetti, Beatrice Stratton, and Shirley Wentworth. [36] STUDENT COUNCIL Extremely successful year — sold around $10,000 of war stamps and bonds — sponsored Stage Door Canteen at High School Auditorium, Eastern States, and West- over Field — posted honor roll of graduates in the service — erected new mirrors in boys’ and girls’ basements — sold 500 pencils with football schedule printed on them and 200 Agawam banners — bought new records for noon dancing — enforced disci- pline rules and regulations. President....... Vice-President . Secretary ..... Treasurer .... Faculty Adviser ... Eugene Magi era .... Fern Dearnley . IARJORI1: RAFFI x ETTI .....David Corn foot . Mr. John Schinelli Senior Members— Frank Caroleo. Eleanor Castellini, Felix De Palma. Henry bor- der, Richard Langdon, Elizabeth LaViolette, Eugene Magicra, Marjorie Rafli- netti, Alice Steele, Beatrice Stratton. [ n i SENIOR PLAY CAST Standing — Beatrice Stratton, William Fusco, Alice Steele, Ernest Brusseau, Betty Smith, Richard Langdon, Marjorie Raffinetti, Ernest Scoville. Seated—Raymond Trabold, Shirley Hare, Jean Blackburn, Lois Fournier, Donald Catchepaugh, Frank Caroleo, Evelyn Giordano. SENIOR PLAY The Very Light Brigade” — presented April 21—Mrs. Katharine Hadley, director — lively comedy of a girl whose patriotic zeal exceeds her better judgment. CAST Peggy Richardson................. Ruth Richardson.................. Bruce Richardson................. Marion Hast ip................... Georgia Brown.................... Violet Saunders.................. Spike Tanner..................... Lieut. Bill Sparks............... Private Ed Clark................. Lieut. Ned Barrows............... Jake Brooks ..................... Virginia Wade.................... Kate Smith....................... Ted ............................. Ginny............................ . . . Betty Jane Smith .........Alice Steele . .. . Ernest Brusscau . ...Jean Blackburn .. . Evelyn Giordano . .Marjorie Raffinctti . . . Richard Langdon .....Frank Carolco Donald Catchepaugh . . Raymond Trabold .....Ernest Scovillc .. . Beatrice Stratton ........Shirley Hare .....William Fusco ......Lois Fournier Committees — Stage set, Boys from Fourth Period Shop Class; electrician, Albert Ramah; wardrobe, Concetta Casiello; prompter, Lois Fournier. Ushers — Jeanne Letendre, chairman; Gloria Aldrich. Claire Barden, Rose Cole. Flor- ence Conkey, Alice DeForge, Joyce Fell, Betty LaViolette, Virginia Lockemvitz, Mary Manos, Vera Rogerson, Susie Sadak. Rose Vcleta, Elinor Wieland. Publicity — Mary Manos, chairman; Beatrice Stratton. Business — Joyce Bowe, chairman; Norma McKeown, Jean Webster, Elizabeth Zilli. Properties—Shirley Wentworth, chairman; Hazel Wilcox, Marjorie Helfrich, Vir- ginia Fieldstad. Advisers — Mr. Raymond Harris, Mrs. Audrey Blake, Miss Helen Krone, and Miss Ruth Dickcrman. [39] THE AGAWAM MIRROR Efficient staff — striking cover design — polls on Sinatra and dates featured in Variety — awarded second place in Columbia Scholastic Press Association contest. Editor Assistant Editor Beatrice Stratton Mary McQuesten Literary and Sens Hoards — Jean Blackburn and Amy Lango, co-chairmen; Alice Steele, Norma McKcown. Elizabeth Magiera, Rose DiLiddo, Fern Dcarnley. Meredythe Barker, William Harrigan, Marjorie Helfrich, Louise Arsenault, Joseph Tangoed, Walter Haggerty, Catherine Manos, Robert Stephens, Arden Tinti, Russell Demarais, Marshall Keves, Lois Housman, Rita (iallaghcr. Business Staff—Marjorie Raffinetti, chairman; Florence Conkcy, bookkeeper; Joseph Tangocci, Thomas Rice, Meredythe Barker, Evelyn Giordano. Photography — The Camera Club, under Mr. Langlois. Artists — Maxine Gaj, chairman; Florida Tangocci, John McQuesten, Ernest Brus- seau. Typists — Alice Steele, chairman; Elizabeth Zilli, Vera Rogerson, Blanche McPhail, Fern Dearnley, Virginia Lockenwitz, Jean Molinder, Eleanor Ezekiel, Josephine DiLullo, Rose DiLiddo, Doris Losito, Alice Whitehead. Ta ulty Advisers—Art, Mrs. Audrey Blake; Business, Mr. Richard Wilkinson; Lit- erature, Mrs. Katharine Hadley. [4 ] THE SACHEM Business Stuff — Kenneth Clarke, Richard Langdon, Eugene Magicra, Frank Caroleo, John Duplessis. Editorial Staff—Jean Blackburn, Lois Fournier, Shirle Hare, Susie Sadak, Betty LaViolette. Shirley Wentworth, Mary Manos. Beatrice Stratton, Marjorie Helf- rich, Marjorie Raffinetti, Evelyn Giordano, Alice Steele, Ernest Scoville, Jeanne Letendre, Hazel Wilcox. Art — Ernest Brusseau. Photography — Donald Catchepaugh. Typists — Susie Sadak, Elizabeth Zilli, Shirley Hare, Margaret Smith. Faculty Advisers- Miss Ruth Dickcrman, Mrs. Audrey Blake. [4' 1 AGAWAM MASQUE “Pop Reads the Christmas Story’’ at Christmas — talented Sophomores—former adviser, Mr. Langlois, guest speaker — good “eats” every meeting — new pins. OFFICERS President...............................Alice Steele Vice-President........................Hetty Magiera Secretary .........................Florida Tangocci Treasurer..........................MaRY McQuESTEN Adviser.........................Mrs. Dorothea Nardi Senior Member — Alice Steele. [42] INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Heated debates on current events — timely movies — well-informed guest speakers. OFFICERS President................................Irving Richman Secretary.......................Joseph Tangocci Treasurer....................Clarence I ourville Faculty Adviser..............Miss Marjorie Ward Senior Members—Ernest Brusseau, Shirley Wentworth, Donald Catchcpaugh, Irving Richman, Alice Steele, Norma McKcown. [43] TRI'HI Development of character and personality — willing service for others — March of Dimes Campaign—Hallowe’en Mock Prom—Remember the Tri-Hi Party? — “Silent Night, Holy Night” — Christmas Tea for Mothers and Teachers — “Be My Valentine” — Valentine Hop with Personality Club — “So Long, Seniors!” — fare- well picnic given by the Juniors. OFFICERS President.......................................BEATRICE STRATTON Vice-President................................................Jean BLACKBURN Secretary............................................Mary MaNOS Treasurer....................................Marjorie Helfrich Adviser....................................Miss Eleanor Miller Senior Members—Gloria Aldrich, Eleanor Castellini, Rose Cole, Florence Conkey. Dorothy Cooper, Margaret Craigie, Lois Fournier, Joyce Granger. Jeanne Leten- dre, Betty LaViolette, Susie Sadak. Margaret Smith, Shirley Wentworth, and Joyce Fell. [4+] CAMERA CLUB About 27 good “Shutterbugs” — very enthusiastic too — lots of new equipment — roomy dark room — douse that light — remember Geronimo! President....... Vice-President . Treasurer....... Secretary ...... Faculty Adviser OFFICERS ...................John Duplessis ...................Alice Steele ...................Frank Caroleo ...................Lois Fournier ...............Mr. Paul Langlois Senior Members — Ralph Barker, Marjorie Brayton, Finest Brusseau, Donald Catche- paugh, Frank Caroleo, Florence Conkey, John Duplessis, Lois bournier, Richard Langdon. Norma McKeown, Irving Richman, Alice Steele, Richard White, Hazel Wilcox. [45] PERSONALITY CLUB Third year of success — promoting better manners, poise, and personality — annual Sadie Hawkins Dance—Rumba lesson by Mrs. Lesquier, a former Arthur Murray dancing teacher — instructive talk of Civil Air Patrol by Shirley Spring— fun at Val- entine Hop with Tri-Hi — picnic at Forest Park. OFFICERS President......................Donald Catchepaugh Vice-President.......................Hetty Magi era Secretary......................................Fern Dearnley Treasurer...........................Eugene Magi era Faculty Adviser...............Miss Ki th Dickermax Senior Members — Frank Caroleo, Donald Catchepaugh, Henry Fortier, Barbara Hartley, Hazel Wilcox. [46] ATHLETICS HOYS’ S P O R T S Four members of the Class of 1944 were on the football team. During the season of 1943. DcPalma was captain of the team which included Drewnowski, Cassidy, and Scoville. DcPalma was named All-Western Massachusetts Half-back. The senior members of the basketball team were DePalma, Oliver, and Scoville. The team won thirteen of the eighteen games played. DcPalma and Drewnowski won letters for competing in the Western Massachu- setts and Valley Wheel track meets in 1943. In the Class of 1944 De Palma was chosen the outstanding athlete, receiving let- ters for football, basketball, and track. The sport program lost William Neill to the Army Air Corps, Leslie Linnchan to the Paratroops, and Charles Cartcllo to the Coast Guard. G 1RLS’ SPORTS The girls of the Class of 1944 participated actively in all sports. They won their numerals in their sophomore and senior years. Team captains for the 1943-1944 season were Beatrice Stratton, Navy; Marjorie Helfrich, Marines; and Barbara Hartley, Army. The following are the girls active in sports during senior year: Barbara Hartley, Beatrice Stratton, Marjorie Helfrich. Mary Manos, Joyce Fell, Betty LaViolctte, Lois Fournier, Dorothy Goyctte, Wanda Chmielewski, Evelyn Giordano. [47] FOOTBALL Front Rote — Casiello, Borgatti, Green, Safford, Backstrom, Harrigan, Deane, Corn- foot, Kibbe, Aitchison, Napoli tan, Johnson, Gonet. Second Rote — Asst. Coach Schinelli, Shibley, Brown, Cassidy, Zerbato, Scoville. DePalma, Drewnowski, Lavotti, Richards, Dorr. Keeley, Coach Smith, Manager Mercadante. BASKETBALL Front Ron- — Safford, Lavotti, Kccloy, Johnson, Backstrom. Second Ron — McQuestcn, Scoville. Oliver, DePalma. Borgatti, Coach Smith. [49] OUR ADVERTISERS Ace Neon I ube Company — Manufacturers of Neon and Fluorescent Tubes — Service Repair — 540 Main Street, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 3 73X1. I he Agawam Grille — Compliments to the graduating class. I he Agawam Public Market—N. J. Cardone, Props. — Compliments to Agawam High School. I he Agawam Woolen Company, Inc. — Manufacturers of Woolen Goods — Agawam, Mass. Aitken Flowers—22 24 Vernon Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 3-3104. P. B. Arnold Sons — 556 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 6-1310. I HE Atwater Nurseries — Come and talk over your planting problems with us — li e can help you. 368 South Street. Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-4578. C. Balboni Son — Bakery — 25 King Street, North Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-3212. L. G. Balfour Co. — Quality and Service — Manufacturing Jewelers and Sta- tioners— Attleboro. Mass.— Rep. Ifor Llovd, P. O. Box 1, Great Barrington, Mass. R. L. Barker — Industrial Chemicals — 820 Union Street. West Springfield. Mass. Betty's Restaurant — 28 Moore Street, North Agawam, Mass. Blodgett's Music Store — Specializing in Sheet Music and Music Books — 27 Harrison Avenue, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-1513. Bodurtha’s Socony Service Station -Automobile Insurance— Main and School Streets. Agawam, Mass. Tel. 6-9450. Bosworth Studio — Official Photographers of the Class of 1944—1537 Main Street, Springfield. Mass. Tel. 2-221 1. Boyer’s Garage — Compliments to the Class of H444. The Broadway Office Supply Equipment Company — 55 Vernon Street, Springfield, Mass. Brown’s Store — For Delicious and Tasty Ice Cream — Tel. 6-9306. Compliments of Cadillac Cafe— Prop. Joseph Scaranella. Carol Jane Shoppe — 644 Main Street, Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-3432. Carty’s Variety Store — 278 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills. Mass. Compliments of J. Casty’s—Range and Fuel Oil—112 Moore Street, North Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-7736. Angelo Cimaroli Son— The llomc of Good Ice Cream —78 Maple Street, North Agawam. Mass. Clark Oil Company — West Springfield, Mass. — Compliments. Curran-Jones Inc.— Funeral Home— 109 Main Street. West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-7742. Compliments of Jack Dekker Gas Station — Blue Sunoco — Columbus Ave. [5i] Cute Richie Mario Deloghia — Trucking — Congratulations to the Class of 1944. Duplex Tire Service — Tires — Tubes — Vulcanizing — 436 Main Street, Spring- field, Mass. E. F. Edson Co. — Distributors of Road Machinery and Contractor’s Equipment — 730 Union Street, West Springfield, Mass. Farnsworth Coal Company — Buy IVar Bonds! Federal Hill Club — Agawam, Mass. Feeding Hills Public Market — T. Maricb, Prop. — 634 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 4-2659. James F. Fenton — 270 Dwight Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-6700. Compliments of Raymond F. Finnegan — Certified Public Accountant — North Agawam, Mass. Franklin Cleaners Dyers — Fur Storage — 281 Mill Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-5440 and 6-5440. Frederick’s Diamonds, Jewelry, Silverware—1563 Main Street. Springfield, Mass. Fullam-Speed, 91 Elm Street, West Springfield, Mass.— Real Estate — Insurance — John J. Beltrandi. Manager. Gilbert Barker Manufacturing Company — West Springfield, Mass. Granger Towel Supply— R. L. Combs, Prop. — Cabinet Servue a Specuilty”— 123 Florence Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-1768. Haynes’ — Student I ounge for Smarter Styles in Prep Clothes — Second Floor — 1502 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Helen’s Beauty Shoppe — Featuring Zotos and Cold Wave Permanent Waves — Call for appointments — 50 River Street, North Agawam, Mass. 'Pel. 3-3378. Hire’s Distributing Company Polar Ginger Ale — 42-44 Margaret Street. Springfield. M ass., Tel. 3-3343- Holmes Service Station — Generator-Starter-Ignition Specialists— Batteries — Tires — Accessories — 828 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 2-7502. Hotel Barber Shop — Compliments — 91 Main Street, West Springfield, Mass. Manlio Monachcsi. Houghton Motor Sales — Chevrolet Sales — Service—Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 3-5352. The Igloo — 589 Westfield Street. West Springfield, Mass. J. S. — Manufacturers of Cotters, Hand Mills and Tools — 270 Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Keefe Florists — Flowers for All Occasions—266 Walnut Street. North Agawam. Mass. Tel. 4-4073. M. J. Kittredce, Inc. — Diamond Merchants—Jewelers and Silversmiths—1354 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Louella’s Dry Goods Store — 616 Page Boulevard, East Springfield, Mass. [53} « Massasoit Engraving Company — Photo Engravers — Artists — Designers — 77 Worthington Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-3478. k. I. Morley—High-Test Pasteurized Milk and Cream— 16 Healy Street, West Springfield. Mass. James Morrison, Florist—Flowers for All Occasions — Corsages a Specialty — Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-0479. 1 he National Library Bindery Co. — Specialists in Library Bindings — 271 Park Street, West Springfield, Mass. National Typewriter Co.. Inc. - Sales and Service — 247 Asylum Street, Hart- ford, Conn. — Modem Homes — Better llomes Have a Typewriter.” New Bridge Oarage — Congratulations and Best Wishes from Lou Pettit, Man- ager of The New Bridge (iarage, Inc., Springfield. Mass. Tel. 4-3129 and 4-3120. B. I). Nims Limber Co. -Building Materials—Mason Supplies and Builders’ Hardware — 253 Baldwin Street, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-3824. North Agawam Public Market — C. Baldarelli, Prop. — Authorized Birdseye Dealer—72 Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-1713. Northeastern I nivkrsity — Springfield Division — Open September Eighteenth — Accounting— Management — Engineering and Business. Pauline’s Beauty Salon — Specializing in Permanents and Hair Styling — 208 Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Pilch's Chicks—Congratulations to the graduating elass from Francis and Chester Pilch — Thompsonvillc, Conn, and Feeding Hills, Mass. Howarl W. Pond—Real Estate and Insurance — Insurance Service in Agawam for Agawam People”—719 Main Street, Agawam, Mass. Tel. 2-4541. The Pond-Ekberc Company— Printers and Publishers— Printers of the Sachem — 11 Andrew Street, Springfield, Mass. Eel. 4-2187. Precision Engineering Corporation — Compliments to the Class of 1944. Proctor-Car nig — Quality Furniture and Floor Coverings—31 Hillman Street, Springfield, Mass. Compliments of Redden Sanderson Inc. Riverside Roll-A-Way. The Sarat Motor Sales Company- 274 Springfield Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 3-3902. Scherpa’s Barber Shop — Open daily 9 a. m. to 6.30 p. m.; Sat. 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Schmitt’s Bakery — 862 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Silver Star Food Shop — Chicken and Spaghetti a Specialty—15 king Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-9267. Smith’s Drug Store — The Reliable Place to Have Your Prescriptions billed — McKesson Service, Quality, Accuracy, Reliability, lei. 2-1512. Steiger’s — Our Sincere Congratulations to the Class of 11)44. Stella’s Restaurant — Specializing in Italian Foods — 86 Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 6-9823. [55] Stewart-Weeks — Compliments to the Graduating Class—1341 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Strathmore Paper Co. — Paper is Part of the Picture Ei Tierney and His Orchestra — Old-Fashioned and Modern Dances Every Saturday Night — Odd Fellows Hall — West Springfield, Mass. Tinti’s Restaurant — 22 King Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 2-5830. True Brothers. Jewelers — Gifts for Occasions—Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry — 1390 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Twin Brook Dairy Farms—B. Bonomi Sons—Pasteurized milk and cream — Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-6110. Villa Nova — American-ltalian Restaurant — 188 Chestnut Street, Springfield, Mass. Vincent Market — The Pure Pood Store” — Agawam’s Largest and Most Pro- gressive Store — V. G. Gallerani, Prop. West Springfield Trust Co. — The Friendly Bank — Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation — Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduates of 1944' White Hut — Compliments to the Class of 1044 —218 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Mass. Raymond White — Men’s Clothing — Dress Suits to Rent for All Occasions — 267 Dwight Street, Springfield. Mass. Tel. 4-2717. Worthy Paper Mills — North Agawam, Mass. These Advertisers have helped make possible this issue of the SaCHEM. Thank them by buying from them. [ 56 ]