Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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SOPHOMORE CLASS

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DO YOU REMEMBER? Fres h m an Year That first day we entered senior high — our chests puffed out — our noses high, but soon lowered by the sophisticated seniors. Our first class meeting when we elected Ronnie Heyvvood as president. Mary McQuesten as vice-president, Betty Magicra, secretary, and Tom Rice, Treasurer. The Frosh Party — we didn’t have. The huge Freshman class that dwindled by the end of the year. Sophomore Year The first meeting with our new adviser, Miss Bcnotti. The unchanged slate of class officers. Our first social, Fall Frolic. Pixie decorations. The smooth class banners with our class colors, maroon and white. The social committee’s high hopes. Skating Party Hay ride Class paper The record we broke by having two sophomore parties, the second being in March. Didn’t the curtain look pretty with all those spring flowers? Junior Year We made two changes in our class officers. Bill Harrigan, treasurer; Amy Lango, vice-president. Do you EVER remember having $178 in our treasury! The grand time everyone had at the Mardi Gras, which was a big success. May 19th — the junior prom with Dave Cornfoot as general chairman. Your date—that superb orchestra of Ray Sparrow — the fun we had painting the trellises. The last class meeting of the junior year when we all gathered to say goodby to our adviser, Miss Bcnotti, and to greet our new class adviser. Mrs. Hadley. Do you remember the fine young classmen that left for the service the end of this year. Se n i o r Ye a r Here we are at last, seniors. Our class officers—Ronnie Heywood, president; Amy Lango. vice-president; Betty Magiera, secretary and Dave Cornfoot. treasurer. How we became ten years younger at the Kid Party. Mary McQuesten was selected as the sweetest girl and Franny Ehrhardt as the cutest boy. Weren’t those sleepers of El lie’s funny? Where did Bill Hoisington get those shorts ? How our thoughts turned hopefully toward June and graduating. Getting measured by Gabby for caps and gowns. That important appointment at Bosworth’s. Friday, April 13th our class play, Sneak Date, and the “house was full.” “In ourselves our future lies.” How surprised we were to hear our prophecy at the Class Banquet. The amusement over our class gifts. The will we left to the juniors. The night we received our well-earned diploma. Meredythe Barker Mary-Jane Earle [27] Vera MacCave Vesta Porter

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CLASS WILL We. the Class of 1945, positively in our right minds and supposedly of our own free will as we arc about to leave this pleasant life to pass into the realism of the future world, do hereby proclaim our last will and testament. The Citizens of Agawam: Our deepest gratitude for giving us the opportunity to spend the happiest years of our life in such a wonderful school. Mr. Phelps: A two-week vacation for a fishing trip. Mr. Daeey: Hob Hope’s technique at cracking his comical jokes. Mrs. Hadley: A few years before she has another home room like her present one. Mrs. Nardi: A quiet, studious homeroom. Miss Belyea: A parachute so she will make a happy landing after she jumps out of the window in an effort to escape from her nerve-wracking shorthand class. Jasper: A pair of ear muffs to wear when he is directing traffic out in front of the school. The Junior Class: One more brief year of happy high school days. The Sophomore Class: A year in which to lose some of your conceit before the Junior Class writes next year’s will. The Freshman Class: Good luck and God Bless You during your next three years — you’ll need it. Thomas Aitchison: A bicycle built for two so he and his girl from Sufticld won’t be hindered by the gas shortage. Eileen Allen: Amy Lango’s sweet disposition. Louise Arsenault: The peaceful corner outside of Room 24 where she and Bruno spent so many happy hours. Robert Baekstrom and Evelyn Peterson: Fern Dearnley’s and Dave Cornfoot’s ability to make every second count. Charles Bailey: A chance to be the quietest boy in next year’s Senior Class. Virginia Bara: An opportunity to appear in next year’s Senior Play. Marilyn Binns: The man she loves — we never did find out who he is. Patricia Bodurtha: John Keane’s knowledge of chemistry to promote her scientific ability. Eduard Borgatti: The spot light in next year’s sports. Richard Borgatti: A quiet year of school. Martha Breuninger: Another successful year with the girls’ sports teams. John Brusseau: A special corner in Miss Belvea’s heart. Donald Campbell: A bottle of hair lotion to preserve that wavy hair. Phyllis Campbell: Another year with the Tri-Hi refreshment committee. Elaine Carr: A position in the WAVES — the outfit that she loves so well. Alfred Christopher: Something to tame down his personality. Pauline Cote: Lillian Itzkowitz’s love for roller skating. Doris Curran and Gloria Poggi: Another year in which to enjoy each other’s com- panionship. Angelina DePinto: Someone to take the place of her senior friends. Marie DesRosiers: A pair of boxing bloves so she can display her talent in that field — Isn’t that right some of you Junior boys? Henry Dickinson: A book of magician’s tricks to help him along. Paul Diduk: A little more reserve. [29]