Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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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]

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SOPHOMORE CLASS

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CLASS WILL (Continued) IValter Drewnouski: The horrible truth that he isn’t as big as he thinks he is. James Venn: Another year to practice up on your oratorical ability. Rayford Fuller: Some of the excess pep and enthusiasm of the Senior Class. Helen Funtos: A perpetual admit slip for her many absences. Norman Gauthier: A pair of attachable wings so he can fly around the corridors and see what is going on. Maxine Gaj: A mechanical finger with a paintbrush attached so she will always have her equipment with her. Robert Geoffrion: Some girl to interest him. Gloria Godin: A picture of Van Johnson to inspire her studies. Robert Gottsche: Some social activities to get him out of his shell. Alfred Goyette: A rocking horse so he’ll feel at home in school. Edward Green: A book on how to study written by Edward Gallerani. IValter Haggerty: Another year to become a “man.” Geraldine Hauff: The Senior Girls will leave to you their vast collection of silver bracelets. Helen Houghton: We leave you a method less painful than wrestling that you can use to attract the attention of boys. Alvord Hutchison: Roger Hynes’s mask of quietness — it will help you out of main- scraps. Doris I sham: Shirlee Balboni’s talent in saying things with those eyes. Helen Jasmanicki: A horn to blow so people will know when you are around. Gladys Johnson: Another year to remain faithful to Chubby. Ann Keeley: An attraction that will be big enough to tear her away from Murph’s side. Bernard Keeley: A spare hand that he can use when the other one gets writer’s cramp from writing all those letters to Doris. Carol Knight: A tall handsome boy to escort her about in her senior year. Kenneth Langdon: A can opener so he can come out of his shell and display some of his hidden talent. Marion Lauritsen: Another year to pound the ivories in assembly. Donald Leger: A fancy skating outfit that will just startle all of his admirers at Riverside. Ellen Letendre: Your brother’s place in Jonsey’s life. Dorothy Littlefield: A chance to be a team captain in girls’ sports. Arlene Lunden: An extra half hour added to Activity Period so she’ll have time to finish that neglected homework. Coralie Malley: Training in mechanics so she can assist Bob when his smart limo- sinc breaks down. Marjorie Manchester: An Agawam escort for a change. Marion Mandirol: A chance to get on next year’s will committee so she can torment the Junior Class. Esther Mercadante: Someone new to get interested in. Phyllis Montagna: A special glasses shield to wear during gym. Joseph Nacewicz: A partnership concerning the movie projector with George Dacey. Marjorie Pearsall: A private airplane so she and that certain someone from Indian Orchard can save traveling time. [30]