Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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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]

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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

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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]