Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1946 volume:

THE SACHEM 1946 “On the Youth of Today, Rests the Democracy of Tomorrow. ★ ★ AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL AGAWAM MASSACHUSETTS Superintendent Benjamin J. Phelps 3n fHptttnrtam Mr. Benjamin J. Phelps, superintendent of t... Agawam schools from nineteen hundred twenty-one to nineteen hundred forty-six, whose belief in the democratic way of life was not based on ideals alone but formed the pattern of his daily living, will ever be to us, the Class of 1946, a true inspiration toward achieving our own goals as citizens of the world. SPRING- - iq46 I love the silent falling rains of spring Whose lacquer lends the leaves a glossy sheen. The deep brown earth so cool to touch of hand. And linnets soaring high towards heaven’s gate; The scent of apple blossoms wet with dew, The lilac bush that blooms beside my door, The winds that cause the lacy birches’ dance, White pebbles gleaming in the winding brook, And meadows w here the nodding daisies bloom Beneath a moon, that darts from cloud to cloud. These have I loved through carefree childhood days When I but little knew of pain or grief. These shall 1 love but dearer through the years Of tears, when I have lost my childhood faith. Elsie M. Wood FACULTY First Row [left Vertical —Mrs. Aldrich, Miss Lynch, Mr. Oulton, Mrs. Nardi, Miss Perry. Miss Belyea. Second Row- Miss Ward, Principal Daev, Miss Currier, Miss Miller, Mr, Smith, Mr. Harris. Third Row — Mrs. Blake, Miss Dickerman, Miss Moriarty, Mr. Moseley, Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Montagna. Fourth Row — Miss Hastings, Mr. Langlois, Miss Smith. Mr. Finley, Mr. Quirk, Mrs. Hadley. [51 7'olnteb lllentuels the Glass ejj M in the yeioice M IX)NALD CAMPBELL. Pi BERNARD KELLEY, Fi : PAUL DIDUK, Si c EDW ARD DELOCHIA. Sj c • Class OJjjjicels • ROBERT BACKSTROM Federal Street, Agawam Curly. All-round fellow -popular with everyone—believes in the Good Neighbor Policy!!—ideal class president. Pro Merito; Student Council 1-3-4, Treasurer 3; Mirror Staff 3: Orchestra 1; Basketball 3-4; Football 2-3-4: Track 3-4: Personality Club 3; Upsilon Chi 3, Treasurer 3; Class President 2-3-4: Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Candidate for Pepsi Cola Scholar- ship. ELLEN LETENDRE 345 North Street, Feeding I lills Pal. Mr. Dacey’s efficient steno—Hebert's—pleasant and agreeable —such a nice personality—Oh, Mac??—our heroine. Pro Merito; Junior Marshall; Operetta 3-4: Maytime Concert 3-4: Stage Door (kintccn 2; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Basketball 1-2-3; Volleyball 1-2-3: Softball 1-2-3; Tri-Hi 3-4: French Club 2; Class Vice-President 1-2-3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Senior Play; Sachem Staff; Class Will. MARIE L. PARO 77 Maple Street, North Agawam True friend of Margie—so lucky 'cause she's engaged—such a willing worker. Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 4; Operetta 3; Maytime Concert 3; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4: Basketball 1-2-4: Volleyball 1-2-4: Softball 1-2-4; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 4; French Club 2; Class Secretary 4: Sophomore Parts Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Commit- tee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff RAOUL L. SANDS 3(11 Springfield Street, North Agawam Admires that blond in room iq—anything for an argument- must have a very tolerant older brother. Pro Merito, President; Operetta 3; Oratorical Contest 3; I psilen Chi 3; Class Treasurer 1-2-3-4; Cabaret Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Senior Play; Sachem Staff; Candidate for Pepsi Cola Scholar- ship. I 7 1 THOMAS BARRETT AITCHISON 185 Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Tommy. Nomad—Which is it now. Westfield or Sufficld?—All Western Mass. Guard. Student Council 4; Mirror Staff 4; Basketball 4: Football 2-3-4. Co-Captain 4: Track 2-4; .Sachem Staff. EILEEN ALLEN 808 Sufficld Street, Agawam Obliging miss—good sport—rather quiet, but awfully nice. Mirror Staff 4; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 4; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Usher 4. CHARLES BAILEY Shoemaker Lane, Agawam Buz. Radical—professor—Mr. l anglois’ home room—Keeper of the Lab.—too many questions. International Relations Club 2-3, Treasurer 3; Sophomore Party Entertainment; Senior Play Committee. VIRGINIA CLAIR BARA 1057 Main Street, Agawam Ginny. W inning smile—pleasant disposition—often seen with liettye and Arlene. Oratorical Contest 3-4; Personality Club 3; 'Tri-Hi 3-4; International Relations Club 3-4: Masque 3: Cabaret Committee; Prom (Com- mittee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Sachem Staff; (Class (lifts; I Jshcr 4. MARILYN BINNS 22 Kensington Street, Feeding Hills liinnie. Has a mind of her own—likes to get things done makes a good executive—full of pep. Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 4; Orchestra 1-2; Band 1; Stage Door (Canteen 2; Mavtime (Concert 3-4; Operetta 3-4; Oratorical Contest 3; Reid Hockey t-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Softball 1-2-3-4: Personality (Club 4; 'Tri-Hi 3-4; Masque 4; Sopho- more Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Sachem Staff; Usher 3. PATRICIA BODURTHA 41 Elm Street. Agawam Pally. Quiet—cute little girl—even disposition—always willing to help. Student (Council 2-3; Mirror Staff 4: Operetta 3; Maytime (Concert 3-4; Personality (Club 3; 'Tri-Hi 3-4; International Relations Club 4: Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Com- mittee; Sachem Staff; (Cap and Gown (Committee. [8 ] EDWARD BORGATTI Franklin Street, Feeding Hills Eddie. Class carpenter—a real football man—Margie,“I'm Always Thinking of You, Margie!” Basketball 2-3-4. (Captain 4; Football a-3-4; Baseball 4; Track 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Senior Play Committee. RICHARD BORGA T TI Franklin Street, Feeding Hills Richy. Never a dull moment—what happened to that dog that was barking outside of Room 24?—pals with cousin Ed. Operetta 1; Stage Door Canteen 2; Football 3-4; Baseball 4: Track 2-4; Cabaret Committee; Senior Play Committee. MAR THA BREUNINGER 283 North Street, Feeding Hills Mardy. Pleasant and capable—conscientious—good sport. Field Hockey 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Volleyball 2-3-4; Softball 2-3-4; Tri-I ii 3-4; Camera Club 3: Senior Play Specialty Act. JOHN BRUSSEAl North Street, Feeding Hills Johnny. Class wit— Oh, Miss Belyea!!—keeps the office practice class on its toes. Sophomore Party Entertainment; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee. PHYLLIS CAMPBELL n Federal Street, Agawam Phil. Nice and tall—enjoyed her trip to Girls’ State—friendly Jimmy, hmmmmm! Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 4; Personality Club 3; Tri-Hi 3-4; Inter- national Relations Club 3-4; Kid Party Committee; Class History; I hcr 3-4; Representative to Massachusetts Girls’ State; Candidate for Pepsi Cola Scholarship. ELAINE CARR 11 Randall Street, North Agawam Mickey. Industrious and quiet talks about her brothers. Mirror Staff 4; F'ield Hockey 2; Basketball 4; Personality Club 4. Tri-Hi 4: International Relations Club 4; Camera Club 3: Usher 4, l9 ] ALFRED CHRISTOPHER 16 King Street, North Agawam Christy. Laughter and fun—always fooling—why teachers get gray!! Football 3-4; Track z; Senior Play. PAULINE COTE 367 St. James Avenue, Springfield Polly. Daily commuter— I'm from the city ’—sunny smile—pals with Dot. Student Council 3: Field Hockey 3; Basketball 3; Volleyball 3; Softball 3; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 3-4: International Relations Club 4: Sophomore Party Committee; Kid Party Committee; Class Banquet Committee; Class Prophecy; Usher 3-4. DORIS MARIE Cl RRAN 81 Maple Street. North Agawam Space. One of the PEPPERETTES—many beautiful clothes—did you hear the joke about the ?? ! Field Hockey 1-2-3-4: Basketball i-z-3-4; Volleyball 1-2-3-4: Soft- ball 1 -2-3-4; Cheer Leader 4; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 3-4; Masque 4: French Club 2; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play, Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Prophecy; Usher 3. ANGELINA DePINTO Poplar Street, Feeding Hills Angie. Always friendly—likes to sing—attractive dark hair and matching eves. Mirror Staff 4; Tri-Hi 3-4; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff. HENRY DICK INSON 130 Elm Street, Agawam I lank. Makes an excellent Santa Claus—The “GREAT BLACK- STONE”—quiet ? Pro Merito; Operetta 3; International Relations Club 2-3; Sopho- more Party Entertainment; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment. WALTER DREWNOWSKI Shoemaker Lane, Feeding I l.lls Drew. Pesters everybody—you always know when he’s around F x tball 4; Track 4; Senior Play Committee. I 10') JAMES DONALD FENN 24 Rowley Street, North Agawam Jim. Capable president of the Student Council—hero of the West Side basketball game—big brother I?) to seventh graders. Student Council 3-4, President 4: Orchestra 1; Oratorical Contest 3; Basketball 2-3-4: Football 2-3-4: Baseball 3-4; Track 2; Upsilon Chi 3; Class President 1; Sophomore Party Entertainment; (Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play; Class Picture Committee; Class Color Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Banquet Committee. HELEN FUNTOS 205 Leonard Street, Agawam Lost two weeks with the mumps—smiling and cheerful. Mirror Staff 4; Personality Club 4: Tri-I li 3-4; Senior Play Com- mittee; Sachem Staff; Usher 4. MAXINE JOANNA GAJ 845 Mill Street, ['ceding Hills Proud D.A.R. Representative—her loyal school spirit has won her many friends—talented artist. D.A.R. Representative; Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 2-3-4; Personality Club 3-4: Tri-Hi 3-4: International Relations Club 2-3-4. President 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; I shcr 3. NORMAN GAUTHIER 27 Walnut Street, North Agawam Chick. Special added attraction to second period history -“When the focman bares his steel remember By the Sea”? Operetta 3-4; Stage Door (Canteen 2; Football 4; Camera Club 3; Glee Club 3-4: French Club 2: Upsilon Chi 3; Sophomore Parts Committee; (Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Entertainment; Senior Play Specialty Act; Maytime Concert 3-4. ROBERT GEOFFRION 317 Springfield Street. North Agawam Jeff. Likes balmy breezes—another chewer—baseball fan. French Club 2. GLORIA GODIN 1190 River Road, Agawam C‘lor. Miss Belyea’s pride and joy—missed Pro Merito parts -was it the measles? Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 4; Personality Club 3-4; Tri-Hi 3-4: International Relations Club 4; French Club 2; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Cap and Gown Com- mittee. I I ALFRED CX)YETTE Maynard Street, Feeding Hills Mike. “Hi-o-o-oo Silver”—quite the horseman—slightly quiet. French Club 2; Upsilon Chi 3; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee. WALTER HAGGERTY 30 Bridge Street, North Agawam Wall. Drama critic for his English class wonderful actor—did you sec him in the Christmas Play? Mirror Staff 1-2-3-4; International Relations Club 2-J-4. President 3; Masque 2-3-4. Treasurer 4: Sophomore Party Entertainment; (obaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Will. GERALDINE MAE HAUFF 132 Walnut Street. North Agawam Gerry. Happy-go-lucky—lively little lass—our Patrice Munscl— “A is for the Able Team of Agawam. Pro Merito. Secretary; Student Council 1-3; Operetta 3-4; Mavtime Concert 3-4; Stage I x r (ontccn 2; Field Hockey 1-1-3-4; Basket- ball 1-2-3-4; Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Softball 1-2-3-4; Marine Captain 4: Cheer Leader 4; Personality Club 2-4; Tri-Hi 3-4, Secretary 4: International Relations Club 3; Camera Club 3: Masque 4; French Club 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Sophomore Party Entertain- ment; (obaret Committee; Cabaret Entertainment: Prom Com- mittee; Kid Party Committee; Kid Party Entertainment: Senior Play; Class Picture Committee; Class Color Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Will; Usher 2. HELEN HOUGH TON South Westfield Street. Feeding Hills Bulls. Quite the bobby-soxer—the basketball team has its attrac- tions. hmmmm? ALVORD HUTCHINSON 31 Cooper Street, Agawam Hutch. Shorty—quiet in his own way—everyone knows “Hutch”. Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Commit- tee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee. IX)RIS MAY ISHA.M 3 Kensington Street, Feeding Hills Cheerful smile—friendly manner—sweet but quiet disposition. Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 4; Operetta 4; Maytime Concert 4: Field Hockey 1; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Softball 1; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 3-4; International Relations Club 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff. I 12 1 HELEN JASMANICKl 1(564 Main Street, Agawam Jazzie. Another quiet and sweet girl—always ready to lend a helping hand— friend of Pat. Mavtime Concert 3; Tri-Hi 3-4: Senior Play Committee. GLADYS JOHNSON 18 Hastings Street, Feeding Hills Johnny. Mellow voice—faithful to Chubby—small and cute— lovely clothes. Student Council 4: Stage Door Canteen 2: Maytime Concert 3; Field Hockey 4: Basketball 4; Volleyball 4; Softball 4: Cheer Leader 4; Personality Club 3-4; Tri-Hi 4: Masque 4: Cabaret Entertain- ment; Kid Party Entertainment; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff. ANN KEELEY 483 Sufficld Street. Agawam (Carefree nature—lots of fun—remember her little car? Field Hockey 1 -1-3-4; BasketK-iII 1-2-3-4: Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Soft- ball 1-2-3-4; Army Captain; Cheer Leader 2-3; Personality Club 2-3; Tri-Hi 3-4; Class Secretary 1-2-3; Sophomore Party (Com- mittee; Usher 3. (CAROL KNIGHT 33 Longview Street, Springfield Proud of her brother Tommy—good natured—Hashing smile—lovely blue eyed, blonde hair combination. Mirror Staff 4; Field Hockey 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4: Volleyball 2-3-4; Softball 2-3-4; Personality (Club 3: Tri-Hi 3-4; International Relations (Club 4; Sophomore Party (Committee; (Cabaret Committee; Prom (Committee; Kid Party Committee: Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; (Cap and (Cown (Com- mittee. KENNETH LANGDON Cleveland Street, Feeding Hills Ken. Hidden talent—plays the electric guitar cleverly—appears quiet but is really lots of fun. Student Council 3-4: Cabaret Committee; Prom (Committee; Senior Play (Committee. MARION EDITH LAI RI I SEN no Suffield Street, North Agawam Kit. Good pianist—what’s the bulletin today. Marion?—never a worry. Operetta 3-4; Maytime Concert 3; Stage Door Canteen 2; Band 1; Personality Club 2-4; Tri-Hi 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Kid Party Committee; Kid Party Entertainment; Senior Play; Class Song. I '5 1 DOROTHY LI TTLEFIELD 148 Carr Avenue, Agawam Dot. A joke for every occasion—roller skating at Riverside almost every night. Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Softball 1-2-3-4; Tri-Hi 3-4; International Re- lations Club 4; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Prophecy; Usher 3. ARLENE LUNDEN Poplar Street, Feeding Hills Lcnie. Friendly with everyone—full of pep—lots of fun. Operetta 3; Field Hockey 1-2-3: Basketball 1-2-3; Volleyball 1-2-3; Softball 1-2-3; Personality Club 3; Tri-Hi 3-4; Cabaret Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Sachem Staff; Class Banquet Committee. CORAL IE ANN MALLEY 4Q Pearl Street, Springfield Corky. Well-liked by everyone—very much interested in alumni— beautiful baby-blue eyes. Mirror Staff 4; Personality Club 3-4; Tri-Hi 3-4; Kid Party (Com- mittee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Class Gifts; Usher 4. MARJORIE MANCHESTER 31 Maple Street, North Agawam Marge. Many outside interests—makes clever illustrations—won’t the week-end ever get here? Pro Merito; Student Council 4: Mirror Staff 3; Field Hockey 3-4; Basketball 3-4; Volleyball 3-4; Softball 3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4, Vice-President 3; Tri-Hi 3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret (Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play (Committee; Sachem Staff; Usher 4. MARION MANDIROL 71 Bridge Street, North Agawam Xina. Lovely blouses—always joking—lively PEPPERETTE Maytime (Concert 4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Softball 1-2-3-4; Navy Captain; Cheer Leader 4; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 3-4; Masque 4; Sophomore Party Com- mittee; Cabaret (Committee; Senior Play Committee; Usher 3. ROBERT McCANN 45 King Street, North Agawam Bob. Has an opinion on every subject—flashy socks—so collegiate. Student (Council 2; Upsilon Chi 3. I 14 ] PHYLLIS MONTAGNA 131 Moore Street, North Agawam Phil. Raven black hair—who is the fellow from W.S.?—always seen with her sister Norma. Operetta 3-4: Maytime C'-oncert 3-4; Field Hockey 1-3-4: Basket- ball 1-3-4: Volleyball 1-3-4: Softball 1-3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4: Tri-Hi 3-4: Masque 2-3-4: French Club 2: Sophomore Party Com- mittee; Cabaret Committee: Prom Committee; Usher 3. JOSEPH NACEWICZ 113 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam Joe. Dry sense of humor—slam! bang! here comes Joe!—that crew clip. Football 3-4; Camera Club 2-3; Prom Committee; Senior Play- Committee. LILLIAN PARO 60 Royal Street, North Agawam Lil. Always ready with a smile—so good-natured—outside interest, George! Pro Merito; Operetta 3-4; Maytime Concert 3-4; Stage Door Can- teen 2: Field Hockey 4: Basketball 4: Volleyball 4; Softball 4: Personality Club 4: Tri-Hi 4: International Relations Club 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee; Class Picture Committee; Motto Committee; Sachem Staff. MARJORIE PEARSALL 41 Wilson Street, North Agawam Marge. Lovely blonde hair—S-K-YYY ROCKET—witty and friendly—Eddie! Operetta 3-4; Mavtime Concert 3-4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Basket- ball 1-3-4: Volleyball 1-3-4; Softball 1-2-3-4: Cheer Leader 4; Personality Club 2-4; Tri-Hi 3-4; International Relations Club 3; Camera Club 3; Masque 4: French Club 2; Sophomore Party Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play; Class Will; Usher 3. JOSEPH PEDULLA 137 Meadow Street, Agawam Joe. Hard working—quiet, but “still water runs deep —assisted Eddie in the Senior Play. Senior Play Committee. JOHN WALTER PERRY Moreland Street, Feeding I l.lls Curly. Teasing, teasing—moral support to the football team— O-hh Johnny. Student Council 3; Football Manager 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2; Sopho- more Party Entertainment; Senior Play Specialty Act; Sachem Staff; Class Banquet Committee. I 15 I EVELYN PETERSON Federal Hill Road, Agawam Pete. Rarely seen without Bob—sparkling blue eyes—lovely dark hair—favorite song, Temptation . Pro Merito; Student Council 3-4, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4: Mirror Staff 3-4; Stage Door Canteen 2; Personality Club 2-3-4. Secretary 3, Treasurer 4; Tri-Hi 3-4; International Relations Club 2-3; Masque 2; Sophomore Party Committee; (Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Class Color Committee; Sachem Staff; Usher 3-4. JUNE PICKETT 24 Wilcox Street. Springfield Pune. Another commuter—one of the “Vogue” girls—such luscious sweaters—pals with the other June. Softball 1; Personality Club 4: Tri-Hi 3-4; Masque 4: Senior Play Specialty Act. GLORIA POCGI t)7 Moore Street, North Agawam Petite and neat—another PEPPERETTE— A truck on down and a shag on through”—cute little miss. Field Hockey 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Volleyball 2-3-4: Softball 2-3-4: Cheer Leader 4; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 3-4. Treasurer 4; Masque 4: Sophomore Party (Committee; Cabaret Committee: Prom Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Com- mittee; Sachem Staff; Class Prophecy; Usher 3. WALLACE PROVOS'f James Street, West Agawam Wally. Quite the bugler—did you see his car?—try to read his writing. Orchestra 1-2-3-4: Maytime Concert 3-4: Personality Club 2: International Relations Club 3-4; Sophomore Party Entertainment; CObaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment. ANITA RACHEK Poplar Street, Feeding Hills Xrla. Last of the Rachck girls -likes square dances—another song bird. Mirror Staff 4; Operetta 3; Mavtime C onccrt 3-4; Field Hockey 3; Personality Club 2-3-4; Tri-Hi 3-4; Masque 2-3; French Club 2: Sophomore Party Committee; CObarct Committee; Prom C'om- mittee: Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act; I '.her 3-4. DOLORES RIVERS 1. River Street. North Agawam Dee. Often seen with Ann—lovely voice—have you heard her sing liegin the Bcguine ?—Mmmmmmmmmnn. nice!! Operetta 3-4; Maytime Concert 3-4: Stage Door C anteen 2; Fie'd Hockey 1-2-4; Basketball 1-2-4; Volleyball 1-2-4; Softball 1-2-4; Personality Club 2-4; Tri-Hi 3-4: International Relations Club 4: Masque 2; French Club 2; Sophomore Party Entertainment; Cabaret Entertainment; Kid Party Entertainment; Senior Play Specialty Act. I 16 ] JADWIGA ROY 17 Homer Street, Feeding Hills Judy. Clothes with that Vogue look—often seen dancing at the W.S. “Y” on Saturday nights—beautiful blonde hair. Pro Merito; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 3-4: Masque 2-3-4: Sopho- more Party Committee; Cabaret Entertainment; Prom Committee; Senior Play Specialty Act: Senior Play Committee. STEWAR T SAFFORD 127 Leonard Street, Agawam Stew. Jean—Cathedral’s a nice school—blonde wavy hair—All Western Mass Q. artcrback. Basketball 1-2 1-4: Football 1-2-3-4. Co-Captain 4; Baseball 3-4; Track 2-3-4; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play; Sachem Staff. REGINA SALTZMAN 454 Main Street, Agawam Reggie. Miss Belvea’s little helper—talks quite a bit about Hart- ford—enjoys dancing. Maytime Concert 4: Field Hockey 2; Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Softball 2; Personality Club 2; Tri-Hi 3-4; Masque 2; Cabaret Committee; Senior Play Committee; Usher 4. ELEANOR SERRA 33 King Street, North Agawam Ellie. Ideal cover girl—flashing smile—cute, tilted nose—charm plus. Mirror Staff 4; Operetta 3; Maytime Concert 3; Field Hockey 1; Basketball 1; Volleyball i; Softball 1; Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi 3-4; International Relations Club 4; French Club 2; Cabaret Com- mittee; Senior Play Specialty Act. CATHERINE SHAYLOR 7 Central Street, Agawam Kitty. Once told her English class her plans for the future—never in a hurry—naturally curly blonde locks. Operetta 3; Maytime Concert 3-4; Tri-Hi 3-4: International Re- lations Club 3-4; French Club 2; Senior Play Committee. DOUGLAS SHAYLOR 44 School Street, Agawam Doug. Enjoys a good baseball game—builds model airplanes—pals with Bailey. International Relations Club 2-3-4; Masque 2; Sophomore Party Entertainment; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee. [ 17 ] JUNE SMARSE 36 Hall Street, Feeding Hills Smaiscy. Beautiful long bob—always seen with Judy—what a ward, obc! Stage Door Canteen 2; Personality Club 4; Tri-I li 3-4: Masque 4; Senior Play Specialty Act; Senior Play Committee. MURIEL SODEN Carr Avenue, Agawam Midge. Often seen behind the counter at Carol Jane Shoppe— friendly—her hair curls nicely. Senior Play Specialty Act. THOMAS STAPLETON 141 Main Street, Agawam Stape. Likes to talk of Nantucket—talented artist—did you sec his oil painting?—so friendly. International Relations Club 4; Masque 3-4: French Club 2; Sopho- more Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play; Class Gifts; Sachem Staff. DORIS SULLIVAN 22 Rowley Street, Feeding Hills Sully. Wants to become a nurse—Cynthia’s going to miss her— often seen roller skating. Field Hockey 1-3-4; Basketball 1-4; Volleyball 1-4; Personality Club 3-4; Tri-Hi 4; (Camera Club 3. JOHN SULLIVAN 603 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Wang. Furnished gum for “Trig” class—couldn’t desert Agawam for West Side—pals with the Borgattis. JOSEPH TANGOCC! 170 Cooley Street, North Agawam Joe. Wonderful sense of humor—full of fun—accordian virtuoso— “Roger”!! Student (Council 1-2-3-4: Mirror Staff 2-3; Operetta 3-4; Stage Door Canteen 2; Maytime Concert 3-4; International Relations Club 2-3-4, Secretary 2. Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4: Masque 2-3-4, President 3; Sophomore Party Entertainment; Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play; Sachem Staff; Class Banquet Com- mittee; Class Will; Usher 3. I 18 ) WILLIAM WELLS 38 Ley Street. Agawam Bill. Future farmer of America -wonderful speaking voice—'‘Pop in the Senior Play. i Upsilon Chi 3; Senior Play. JEANNETTE WHITE q(x Springfield Street. Feeding Hills Peaches and cream complexion—Clayton, my Clayton—don’t you dare say anything against the Navy. Mirror Staff 4; Maytime Concert 3; Oratorical Contest 4; Personal- ity Club 3; International Relations Club 4; Sachem Staff; Class Gifts; Usher 4. JEAN WILCOXSON 53 Albert Street, Agawam The voice that satisfies—our own Mr. Anthony”—tantalizing— tease me!! Junior Marshall; Mirror Staff 4; Operetta 3-4; Maytime Concert 3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4. President 4; Tri-Hi 3-4, Vice-President 4; International Relations Club 3; Masque 2-4; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Usher 4. ELSIE MAE WOOD 45 Federal Street, Agawam Doc. Wit as w'ell as brains—not afraid of work, but which is worse. “Solid” or Physics?—Ronny? Kenny? Pro Merito; Mirror Staff 3-4; Stage Door Canteen 2; (Candidate for Pepsi Cola Scholarship; Personality Club 2-3; Tri-Hi 3-4; Inter- national Relations Club 2-3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Class History; Usher 3-4. BETTYE LACONIA WRIGH T 88 South Street, Agawam A sunny smile for everyone—large collection of Mills Brothers’ records—loves to dance—ah! those Springfield chaps. Mirror Staff 4; Tri-Hi 3-4, President 4; International Relations Club 3-4; Sachem Staff; Class Gifts; Usher 4. 1 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President. ROBERT BACKSTROM Vice-President. ELLEN LETENDRE Secretary. MARIE L. PARO Treasurer. RAOUL L. SANDS A eace Now that the war is over And men have ceased to fight, Let's try to make this world of ours Yield only w hat is right. We’ll aim to shun unfairness Of races, colors, creeds; And welcome only upright men Renow ned for noble deeds. The dreadful roar of cannons, The moans of men in pain, The cries of those grief-stricken Will not be heard again. Instead we’ll hear gay laughter Of a happy thriving land, And w hen our country calls for us, We’ll lend a helping hand. Striving steadily onward, Removing doubt and fear, We’ll hear the echo in our hearts, “The Age of Peace is here.’’ Phyllis Campbell REMINISCING Do you remember the day we became freshmen? Although we were very- strong in numbers we felt small and insignificant among the sophisticated upper- classmen. At our first class meeting Jimmy Fenn became president; Ellen Letendre, vice-president: Ann Keeley, secretary; and Flub Sands, treasurer. As a class we had no social activities that year but many of our classmates were prominent in musical organizations and athletics. How proud we were to have Bernie Keeley play on the first strings of both the basketball and football teams. After a quiet freshman year we were eager to participate in the various clubs of the school. The Dramatic Club Christmas play that year was practically a sophomore production. Play scenery and party decorations began to show the influence of the many artists in the class of ’46. Shamrock Shennanigans”, the first social event of our sophomore year, was a huge success. It was there we first realized that we had a magician among us when Hank Dickinson completely baffled us with his performance. In Charlie Bailey’s original skit, St. Patrick sailed in from Normandy and triumphed over the snakes of Ireland. That year the school produced the Stage Door Canteen , an entertainment to help the war effort. Among the sophomores who contributed were Joe Tan- goed w ho played his accordian, and Bob Backstrom, a member of the all-star band. We retained Ellen and Ann as vice-president and secretary respectively, electing Hub’s brother Raoul as treasurer and Bob Backstrom as our new' presi- dent. In our Junior year we re-elected these same officers. Because of the hard work of the Junior Cabaret committees, everyone had a grand time at the “Teen Town Trot and we netted a sizable profit to be used for the prom. Dolores Rivers, Gerry Hauff, Gladys Johnson, and Lillian Paro furnished a very pleasant part of the entertainment. Do you remember the prom, the dance we had all been looking forward to since our freshman days? The auditorium became a formal garden complete with classic columns, marble balustrades and exotic plants. It is surprising that there was a flower left in the neighborhood for the front of the stage was banked w ith Iris and ferns. A moon glow'ed softly and stars tw inkled down at us as we danced to Ray Sparrow’s music. In June we were proud to be represented at the graduation of the Class of iQ45 by Jean Wilcoxson and Lllen Letendre as Junior Marshals. Eddie Deloghia had left us to join the Naval Air Corps at the end of our sophomore year and during the junior year three more members left our class for the armed forces: Donald Campbell. Paul Diduk, and Bernard Keeley. Our senior year saw champion teams in both football and basketball. Stew ie Safford and Tom Aitchison, co-captains of the football team, were elected to the “All Western Massachusetts Team . In our annual basketball game w ith West Side, Jimmy Fenn saved the day with his spectacular plays in the last few seconds of the game. Marie Paro became secretary that year while our other officers remained the same. The Class of 46 always had a prominent part in musical events. In our senior year Gerry Hauff played the coveted lead in “The Pirates of Penzance , while Lillian Paro, Dolores Rivers, Jean Wilcoxson, and Norman Gauthier had important roles in the cast. In our junior year Marilyn Binns had won first place in the school oratorical contest and second place in the Valley-Wheel Contest. Jeannette White brought honor to us as seniors when she won first place in the school contest. Jimmy Fenn made an excellent president for the “Student Council” during our Senior year. In the preceding year Bob Backstrom had been treasurer and Evelyn Peterson, w ho served as secretary the senior year, had been treasurer of the council. The Class of ’46 broke two records in Pro Merito membership. We had the largest number ever elected from a class, eighteen members, and our mem- bership included all four of our class officers. Even though one of the worst blizzards of the winter was raging the night of the “Kid Party , over fifty brave souls were able to witness the graceful ballet by Norman Gauthier and hear Wally Provost’s “one-man symphony . Having original ideas, we chose for our senior play an old-fashioned melo- drama, Silas, the Chore Boy”, produced in “gay-nineties style complete with barker and entr'actes. It required all the ingenuity and many weeks of hard work by our class artists to produce backgrounds for three different scenes. We had a busy spring term with last minute work on the year book, club parties, another prom, and banquet plans. Before we realized it June was upon us. As we marched down the aisle, we hoped that we looked dignified in our caps and gowns at the first peacetime graduation in five years. ELSIE WOOD PHYLLIS CAMPBELL JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President, DUANE PATCH Secretary, CATHRINE MANOS Vice-President, ALICE WASKIEL Treasurer, ROBER'l STEPHENS Out Will We, the Class of 1946, being in a sound and generous state of mind, do hereby proclaim our last whim and testament. We bequeath our possessions as follows: To the Citizens of Agawam: Our sincere thanks. To Mr. Dacey: A blonde, blue-eyed secretary. To Miss Ward: A rear-view mirror to combat her pet peeve. To Miss Smith: Another large Pro Merito group. To Miss Belyea: Chimes to replace the bell that she dislikes so much. To the Faculty: Another lively senior class to keep life exciting. The Junior Class: A year in which to have as many good times as we have had. The Sophomore Class: Some of the Juniors’ surplus wealth. The Freshman Class: Three years of successful social activities. The Eighth Grade: A I reshman Party. Ramona Davis: A year to display her many hidden talents. Gerald Moore: The spotlight in next year’s chemistry class. Barbara LaViolette: A book to keep her dates straight. Robert Stephens: Continued success as class treasurer. Jeannette Tlarpin : More opportunities to serve on business committees. Teddy Godek: More names added to his long list of friends. Jean Tetreaull: Just Plain Bill . James Mercadante: That certain freshman. I M 1 Shirley Daigneault: The position of head usherette at the Paramount. Richard Bodurtha: A box of Ry-Krisp. Theresa Matton: Next year’s cheerlcading repsonsibility. Roy Webler: A tall feminine companion. Barbara Longey: Fun at the “Y” for another year. William Washburn, Albert Tessicini: 1 lome-town girls for a change. Jane Jasmanicki: Dot Littlefield’s gift of gab. Aei7 Tarris: A hair net. Barbara DeForge: A chance to become the quietest girl in the senior class. Douglas Kerr : A singing partner. Cecilia Ramah, Bruna Dalla Pegorara: Another year to enjoy noon dancing. Raymond Xapolitan: Another year to carry on in the true Neapolitan style. Mary Liquori: Stilts so she can be seen above the crowd. David Palmer: Flair lotion to preserve that wavy hair. Helen Hastings: Handcuffs so she and Marion may never be separated. Paul Coppi: The position of substitute teacher in algebra during any absence of Miss Smith. Xorma Xutbrown, Lawrence Kwiatkowski: It was Fern and Dave’s. It was Bob and Fv’s. Now the ability to make every second count is yours. Constance Cleary: Someone to replace Arlene Lunden next year. Vito DePalo: Duties of manager of next year’s teams. Irene Casagrandi: Maxine Gaj’s artistic talents. Leonard Johnson : A job at the telephone office. Marjorie Harrison: The captaincy of a girls’ sports team. George Dacey : Supervision of the movie machine for another year. Cynthia Carr: An official at 50 words per minute. Edivard Blanchard: A year in w hich to learn to appreciate girls. Ann Aloisi: A book on short cuts in making slacks. William Gibbs: A week off during hunting season. Josephine Resigne: Helen Jasmanicki’s quiet nature. Lewis Gonet: Greater fame in football. Joan Arnold: Continued success in typing. Alfred St. John: Girls!!!! Edith Ezekiel: The song ‘ My Buddy”. Clifford Kibbe: A horse and buggy so his folks can have the car once in a while. Lucille Langlois: A rose to match the beauty of her complexion. John Porter: The opportunity of appearing in next year’s operetta. Claire Shaylor: The history award at graduation. Jeanne Donais: A helicoptor to save bus fare from Southwick. Fred Ramah: A portable pencil sharpener so he won’t have to make such frequent trips to the one in study hall. Lillian Rogerson: Title of best girl singer in her class. William Brackoneski: Glasses so he can see the cute little sophomore who admires him so much. l.ibia Rovelli: The services of mechanic Richie Borgatti w hen her car breaks down. Hiram Carpenter: A partnership in the Bridgevicw Grille. Doris Tourville: A demotion so she can graduate with Bobby. George Draghelti: More time for square dancing—one of his favorite pastimes. Nola Wyant: Jerry. George Craigie: A trip for trapping. Mary Bier gel: A magic carpet to take her home from the bus stop. Alice Waskiel: The office of treasurer of Tri-Hi. Richard Rescia: An audition with Jose Iturbi. Catherine Manos: Title of best all-round girl in the senior class. Jerome Pauze: The lead in next year’s operetta. Lucille Johnson: Some of Marjorie Pearsall’s excess vim and vigor. David Hynes: The opportunity to follow in his brother's footsteps. Jacqueline Fraser: Success in sports— the career she has chosen. Duane Patch: The southern belle for whom he tolls. Anna Norman: A fashion show in which to display her beautiful clothes. John McQuesten: A hobby to occupy next year’s lonely lunch hours. Eleanor Mandirol: The distinction of being the senior Mandirol. Sumner Schwartz: An alarm clock to w ake him when classes are over. Edna Gosselin: A permanent study hall slip so she can keep right on chewing gum. Billy Poivell: A set of encyclopedias to aid him in his studies. Louise Balboni: An award for merit in bookkeeping. James Liberatore: A muffler to soften his voice. Viola Blair: The title of official photographer for her class. Richard Nocilla: An introduction to the rest of the girls in school. Maybeth Coughlin : The gratitude of her crowd for being such a good listener. Stanley Saltzman: A successful career as a lawyer after graduation. Rita Dumond: A special Masque meeting so she can again display her talent for dramatic reading. Betty Taylor: Another year to participate in the oratorical contest. Violet Haseltine: A position as an air stewardess for TWA. Therese Goyette: A hospital in Agawam where she can carry on in nursing— her chosen career. Ronald Kane: Gene Krupa’s ability to beat it out on those drums. Rose Gibbs: The permanent job of hiring orchestras for class affairs. Phyllis Reed: A patent for that “just so” look. Donald Desjarlais: One year to enjoy the many activities offered at Agawam High. John Cesan : A tube of Pepsodent to keep that nice smile bright. Elsie Trehey: A permanent pass to ride to the city on the bus. Scott Shipway : The same lunch hour as Junior High. Jeanne Provost: Another year to entertain her classmates with her tap dancing. In witness whereof we do affix our seal this twenty-fourth day of April, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six. GERRY HAUFF ELLEN LETENDRE MARJORIE PEARSALL WALTER HAGGERTY JOSEPH TANGOCCI SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President, ROGER HEYWOOD Secretary, JEAN FUSIN'I Vice-President, ARDEN TINTI Treasurer, JOHN CASSIDY Cu Otltels £ee Z(s FIRST CHOICE SECOND CHOICE Most popular girl Geraldine Hauff Pauline Cote Most popular boy Robert Backstrom James Fenn Most intelligent girl Elsie Wood Marilyn Binns Most intelligent boy Robert Backstrom Henry Dickinson Best-mannered girl Maxine Ga j Ellen Letendre Best-mannered boy Robert Backstrom Thomas Stapleton Best-natured girl Ann Keeley Angelina DePinto Best-natured boy Joseph Tangocci John Perry Best-looking girl Eleanor Serra Coral ie Malley Best-looking boy Kenneth Langdon Stewart Safford Cutest girl Coralie Malley Jeannette White Most mischievous girl Marjorie Pearsall Marion Mandirol Most mischievous boy Charles Bailey Richard Borgatti Best-dressed girl Jadwiga Roy Lillian Paro Best-dressed boy John Perry Raoul Sands Quietest girl Helen Jasmanicki Catherine Shaylor Quietest boy Joseph Pedulia Douglas Shaylor Wittiest girl Dorothy Littlefield Marjorie Pearsall Wittiest boy Charles Bailey John Brusseau Best girl singer Geraldine Hauff Gladys Johnson Best boy singer Kenneth Langdon Joseph Tangocci Best actress Marilyn Binns Virginia Bara Best actor Walter Haggerty James Fenn Best girl dancer Jadwiga Roy Jean Wilcoxson Best boy dancer Alfred Christopher Robert Backstrom Best girl athlete Ann Keeley Ellen Letendre Best boy athlete Stewart Salford Edward Borgatti Girl with most pleasing personality Geraldine Hauff Pauline Cote Boy with most pleasing personality Robert Backstrom Joseph Tangocci Class choice for sister Coral ie Malley Angelina DePinto Class choice for brother Joseph Tangocci Edward Borgatti Best all-round girl Carol Knight Ann Keeley Best all-round boy Edward Borgatti Robert Backstrom Cirl who did most for school Maxine Ga j Elsie Wood Boy who did most for school Raoul Sands James Fenn Girl most likely to succeed Elsie Wood Maxine Gaj Boy most likely to succeed Robert Backstrom I 20 ] Raoul Sands Thomas Aitchison Bus Ticket To often visit Suffield fair, This ticket's sure to get you there. Eileen Allen Candy Here’s a little candy treat For a girl, both quiet and sweet. Robert Backstrom Ball and Chain A token of our great esteem For you and the girl of whom you dream. Charles Bailey Nobel Prize A Nobel prize we give to you Because of the chemistry you can do. Virginia Bara Sun-tan Oil For you a bottle of sun-tan oil So Florida’s rays next year you’ll foil. Marilyn Binns File For all the work you have to do, This file will keep it neat for you. Patricia Boourtha Dictionary Your “specs” give you that studious look, So we suggest this little book. Edward Borgatti Comb A comb will help preserve that wave So all the girls will begin to rave. Richard Borgatti Dog You don’t like dogs that bark and bite, So this one ought to be just right. Pauline Cote Package of Gum We give to the chcwer in our class A supply of gum we hope will last. Doris Curran Bathing Cap When next you’re sitting “By the Sea”, A bathing cap may useful be. Angelina DePinto Motor Scooter An office messenger must be quick; A scooter ought to do the trick. Henry Dickinson Trick We give to our magician Hank, T his trick to put him in first rank. Walter Drewnowski Book on Chivalry You may think you don’t need this, But just the same we still insist. Martha Breunincer Writing Paper There arc pen pals overseas we know; 'Biis paper will help your friendships grow. John Brusseau Joke Book We chase for you a book of jokes, But try them out on other folks. Phyllis Campbell Scholarship You’re bright and quick to learn we know; Take this and off to college go. Elaine Carr Photograph Albam You want to keep your pictures flat And so this gift will do just that. Alfred Christopher Final Word In argument you’re often heard; May you enjoy this final word. James Fenn Basket Ball In basketball you’ve reached the peak; May you keep up your fine technique. Helen Funtos Pad of Excuse Slips When you’re in need of a good excuse, A few in reserve amid be put to use. Maxine Gaj Polka Record A polka record so lively and gay May shoo your cares and worries away. Norman Gauthier Ballet Outfit In this cute little skirt you’ll look so keen When next you offer a toe dance routine. Robert Geoffrion Bowling Pin To you we give a bowling pin, So every string you’re sure to win. Gloria Godin Pencil So much writing you must do; Here’s a pencil just for you. Alfred Goyette Club When argument fails in English class, This club will subdue any stubborn lass. Walter Haggerty Book of Plays As an actor you have gained renown With ability to laugh or frown. Geraldine Hauff Orange and Lemon Remember all the fruit you squeezed To make us punch that really pleased. Helen Houghton Address Book In this address book so small and black, Both names and numbers you’ll keep track. Alvord Hutchinson Pillow A feathery pillow to soften a jar Whenever you’re driving your beautiful car. Doris Isham Bouquet A large bouquet of violets blue Will show how much we think of you. Helen Jasmanicki Job Your sweet disposition has won for you This job, and many admirers too. Gladys Johnson Microphone To tiny Gladys a microphone, So we may hear her perfect tone. Ann Keeley Horse Like to ride? Yes indeed! Here’s a beautiful new steed. Carol Knight Book of Poems You like to read good poems we hear, So take this book to bring you cheer. Kenneth Lancdon Sheet of Music A sheet of music, bright and gay, Will help you pass a dreary day. Marion Lauritsen Piano A piano with sparkling keys of white Should help to keep your music right. Ellen Letendre Candy Kiss To this sweet and friendly Miss, We give a lovely candy kiss. Dorothy Littlefield Cop We give to you this husky cop To take you home from your bus stop. Arlene Lunden Sailor The cutest sailor ever seen Should go with your soldier and marine. Coralie Malley Private Phone To you we give this private phone So you may talk to “him” alone. Marjorie Manchester Blue Slipper For dances at school and Riverside too, We give to you this slipper blue. Marion Mandirol Park-Davis Cough Drops Park-Davis cough drops you didn’t expect, But only you can stand their effect. Robert McCann Pocket Comb Because you keep your hair just so, You’ll need this comb wherever you go. Phyllis Montagna Bangle Bracelets 'ITicse bracelets we give you and oh, how they rattle, To use as protection when engaged in a battle. Joseph Nacewicz Flashy Tie Because your tics arc always neat, Here’s one Sinatra couldn't beat. Lillian Paro Silverware To put in your hope chest along with the rest. We give you this silver and wish you the best. Marie Paro Wedding Ring To you we give a wedding band, To match the ring on your left hand. Marjorie Pearsall Date Book Jot down within your every date, To arrive on time and never late. Josepi i Pedulla Rollerskates A pair of rollerskates to you, 'Cause that is what you like to do. John Perry Vitalis We give to you Vitalis rare, To beautify your wavy hair. Evelyn Peterson “Temptation” This record top� your hit-parade; We’re sure it will be often played. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President, RAYMOND DAVIS Secretary, DOROTHY CARTELLO Vice-President, DOROTHY DELOGHIA Treasurer, LEON LETENDRE June Pickett Nail File Your nails arc long and well kept too, 'Iliis file should be of use to you. Gloria Pocgi Megaphone With this you’ll never need to scream. When cheering on the Agawam team. Wallace Provost Radio In tinkering with radios you’re quite the thing, So joy to you this gift will bring. Anita Rachek Kerchief No time to comb those curls at eight? Just use this kerchief and don’t be late. Dolores Rivers Musical Note A musical note we give to our singer; We hope both joy and fame ’twill bring her. Jadwiga Roy Rose In contrast to your golden hair. We give to you this rose to wear. Stewart Safford Razor To keep your sideburns neat and nice, Wc thought this razor would suffice. Regina Saltzman Overnight Bag To travel afar is your delight, So use this bag when spending the night. Raoul Sands Car Since many friends like to ride with you, You’ll need this car all shiny and new. Eleanor Serra Tooth powder This box of powder will last awhile And help preserve your dazzling smile. Catherine Shaylor Theater Ticket Because in drama your interests dwell 'Iliis ticket’s sure to serve you well. Douglas Shaylor Fielder's Glove Since baseball is the sport you love, Wc offer you this fielder’s glove. June Smarse Starch For you with clothes so nice and bright, 'Iliis starch will help them stay just right. Muriel Soden Bow A bow of blue, so pretty and new. For your curly hair is our gift for you. Thomas Stapleton Steady Girl Friend Your handsome face with eyes of blue Should win this girl friend just for you. Doris Sullivan Bell To let us know just where you are. You’ll need this bell if you wander far. John Sullivan Comic Book This comic book wc give to you. Because you have no work to do. Joseph Tancocci Gum This tasty gum wc give to you To chew when chorus class is through. William Wells Radio Contract For you with a voice as clear as a bell, A radio contract should serve you well. Jeannette White Pen This durable pen we give to you To keep in use for that boy in blue. Jean Wilc.oxson Demotion Slip To give you time to pick your man, You’ll need another year to plan. Elsie Wood Ruler Here’s a brand new rule for one lone lass Among the boys in physics class. Bettye Wright Vogue l:ashion Magazine With pleasant ways and winning smile, 'Iliis ought to keep you right in style. VIRGINIA BARA CORAL IE MALLE Y THOMAS STAPLETON JEANNETTE WHITE BETTYE WRIGHT Class P iapltec j When Dorothy Littlefield and Pauline Cote, professional roller skaters, along with F.B.I. agents, Gloria Poggi and Doris Curran, decided to take a vacation trip around the world, their first thought was of new wardrobes. They headed for New York City where in 1955, Sac’s Fifth Avenue was still the center of the fashion world. The manager, Alfred Christopher, resplendent in striped trousers and a morning coat with a gardenia in his buttonhole, was very much excited at the thought of making such a large sale and w ent out of his way to be helpful. He took the ladies up to the fourth floor where Marjorie Manchester, fashion designer, took over. Her beautiful clothes were modeled by June Pickett and Regina Saltzman. After the shopping was finished, the travelers bought airline tickets and made hotel reservations through the Hutchinson Agency whose slogan was “Always Dependable”. At last they were off. The girls were very much amazed to find their plane piloted by Charles Bailey and Joe Nacewicz. When the stewardess appeared, she was none other than June Smarse. She told the girls that Charles had started to work in a chemistry laboratory, but he had been so besieged by feminine admirers that he decided it was safer to take to the air. Their trip was uneventful although they were annoyed by Wallace Provost who kept buzzing around in a plane that he had constructed out of spare parts. The foursome was much relieved when Wally finally sailed past the window in his parachute. In ten hours, Pauline, Dot. Gloria, and Doris descended from the plane in misty London. They rushed to the Londonairc Inn where Billy Wells, man- ager, greeted them. After resting, the girls had dinner at the Blimy Club where Dolores Rivers had just started singing “Danny Boy . Among the other places visited was the Commonshire Zoo where Helen Jasmanicki was exhibiting her trick bear. As the girls crossed the channel by boat, they had an interesting chat with Captain Richard Borgatti. He told them that he and John Sullivan had both become British citizens. John was living in Ireland and working for the return of that state to the British Empire. Then Richard suggested a few highlights for the girls to visit while in France. When they reached Paris they called the American Express Company, headed by Thomas Stapleton, and asked for a tourist guide. He was kind enough to send Ncrman Gauthier who gave them a bargain tour with conversation thrown in free. Then they went to the Paris Music Hall where Gerry Hauff was singing the opening song fix m the new operetta “Kenny . Norman sug- gested to the girls that they make a flying trip to Spain to see a bull fight. They tot k his advice and reached the Madrid Stadium just in time to see Thomas Aitchison throwing the bull. From France the foursome went to Rome. In the largest art museum, they met Maxine Gaj who had just finished the painting, The Man and the Bull- dozer . She told them to sec the newly formed Democratic Court if they had not already done so. They took her advice and entered the court just as Judge James Fcnn called the meeting to order. Marilyn Binns, the court stenographer, sat diligently taking notes for a case in which John Brusseau was attorney fo the defense. The case was the Pedulia Spaghetti Palace against the Toma Chemical Company where Elsie Wood. Bettye Wright, and Raoul Sands wer working on experiments for new explosives. Joe said that he didn’t mind havin the roof of his palace blow n off once a month but he did object w hen Raoul came in through the front window and landed in the spaghetti. Jimmy, with his customary fairness, fined Raoul for trespassing. After seeing a satisfactory proportion of foreign countries, the travelers returned to the United States. As they passed the Golden Gate, they realized there was no place like the good old U.S.A. In San Francisco, the foursome visited the Backstroms. Bob was in the real estate business, selling houses de- signed and decorated by Evelyn. While on the West Coast the girls went to see the movie premiere, “A Bicycle Built for Two , co-starring Coralie Malley and John Perry. Being football fans, the quartette attended the last game of the season at the California Fruit Bowl between the Rcirrets and Coach Eddie Borgatti’s Mawagas. The score was a tie, i j to 13, with twenty-five seconds to go. Quick as a flash, Stewart Safford, star player, dashed down the field and made a w inning touchdow n for his ever-famous team. Angelina DePinto, head cheerleader, came running out on the field to lead a cheer for the great hero. After all this excitement the girls boarded the Transcontinental Super-Chief for a trip home. They stopped in Texas to visit Ann and Frankie’s superb Dude ranch. In their huge ballroom they were presenting a floor show of the “ iq55 Dancing Vanities”, starring Carol Knight, Patricia Bodurtha, Eleanor Serra, and Jadwiga Roy as the ‘'Rhythm Girls”. At their next stop in Chicago, the girls were invited to visit the Dickinson Meat Packing Company. They were received by Gloria Godin, receptionist, who explained that Hank’s business was so successful that he had to send back to Agawam for some really efficient office help. Helen Funtos and Eileen Allen were head bookkeepers. Anita Rachek was Mr. Dickinson’s private secretary, and in her spare time she entertained the out-of-town buyers. Gloria then took them down to Drewnowski’s freezing department and also to the stockyard where Robert Geoffrion explained the process of slaughtering and packing. The following week Pauline, Dorothy, Doris, and Gloria reached New York City. The girls were met at the station by a group of friends who had planned a reception in the home of Gladys Johnson. Gladys, incidentally, was dividing her time between matrimony and music. Among those present were Phyllis Campbell, Jeannette White, Lillian Paro, and Marie Paro, all happy Agawam housewives, who came to the big city bringing the news from home. According to their gossip, Robert McCann was collecting tolls at the Agawam Bridge. He intended to make it his career since it involved little work and much conversation. He collected many fees from Elaine Carr w ho operated a taxi between West Springfield and Agawam. All the people in West Side were coming to the new Agawam Recreation Center with its mammoth swimming pool which had just been built off Suffield Street. According to Phyllis, members of the Class of 1946 went for this recreation center in a big way. Kenneth Lang- don, chief lifeguard, was very popular with the young high school girls. As it was, when he was in 1 ligh School, the girls admired Kenney, but he would nt even give them a tumble. At the other end of the pool, Marjorie Pearshall was the other excellent lifeguard. She was still rescuing the boys [from Neptune instead of from other girls]. Ellen Letendre was chief instructor of the athletic depart- ment with Marion Mandirol as her assistant. Ellen ended up as a teacher after all. One of the biggest attractions at the recreation center was the Blue Star Ballroom where there was dancing four nights a week. Jean Wilcoxson was teaching all the latest steps free of charge. Timmy Torsey and his band w ith Arlene Lunden as star appeared there often. After exhausting the gossip from home, the party went to the “Smoldering Boulder” which was featuring Marion Lauritsen and Joe Tangoed in Music Novelties. Sitting at the table in the corner were Virginia Bara and Walter Haggerty. Walter was a dramatic critic for the New York Times and still played father roles occasionally. Virginia said that Walter kept her informed about openings for the girls in her dramatic school. With only one day left before resuming their positions, the foursome hired a car from Martha Breuninger’s driver’s school and rode to White Hill Park for a quiet afternoon. Accidently driving through a red light, the girls’ hearts sank as they heard the whistle of a policeman. Who should it be but Douglas Shaylor! When he recognized his old classmates he tore up the ticket and speeded them on their way. Upon entering the park, the girls spied the Topside Inn” and suddenly realized they were hungry. They were greeted by the proprietor, Muriel Sodcn, who explained that the inn's reputation for fine meals was due to the excellent cooking of chef Alfred Covette. They spent the afternoon eating tantalizing food and telling Muriel and the dining room hostess, Phyllis Montagna, of their vacation experiences. When they returned to the car it failed to start, so Muriel just called Houghton’s Garage. Helen and her trusty assistant, Doris Sullivan, dashed over and saved the day. When the girls reached their hotel there was just time enough to pack their clothes and catch the 5:i8 train to Agawam. At Grand Central they met Doris Isham, secretary to Catherine Shaylor, a U.S. delegate just returning from a meeting of the United Nations Assembly. The girls were so interested in Cather- ine's interpretation of the international situation that before they knew it they had passed under the Memorial Bridge and were pulling into the station. Home again!! PAULINE COTE DORIS CURRAN DOROTHY LITTLEFIELD GLORIA POGGI PRO MERITO Front row: D. Littlefield, J. Roy, R. Sands, Miss Smith, G. Hauff, M. Binns, D. (sham. Second row: E. Peterson, E. Letcndre, G. Godin, M. Gaj, L. Paro, M. Paro. Third row: R. Backstrom, P. (Campbell. E. Wood, M. Manchester, H. Dickinson. PRO MERITO Early in March a special assembly was held to honor eighteen members of the senior class who were awarded their Pro Merito pins. The assembly speaker was Dr. Theodore Wiel of American International College and Miss Thelma Wheeler of the class of 1941 was guest soloist. Later in March the Pro Merito members enjoyed a delicious supper and an evening of fun at the apartment of Miss Smith and Miss Ward. The annual state convention, the first to be held since the removal of wartime traveling restrictions, met in Northampton in May. OFFICERS President Secretary Adviser.. .........RAOUL SANDS ....GERALDINE HAUFF MISS ELEANOR H. SMITH STUDENT COUNCIL Front row: G. Johnson, T. Aitchison, E. Peterson, J. Fenn, C. Manos, J. Tangoed, M. Manchester. Second row: W. Balboni, A. Craigie, !. Casa grandi, L. Johnson, E. Mandirol, R. Demarais. Third row: L. Kwiatkowski, K. Langdon, D. Patch, 'I'. Knight, R. Backstrom, W. Brackoneski, J. Cassidy, P. Norman, W. Washburn. STUDENT COUNCIL The program of the Student Council included such civic projects as the sale of war bonds and stamps and a collection for the Salvation Army. In addi- tion to aiding with the discipline of the school, the Council backed the project for a new curtain and bought new records for noon dancing. OFFICERS President.........................JAMES FENN ’46 Vice-President.............CATHERINE MANOS ’47 Secretary.........................EVELYN PETERSON ’4b Treasurer..........................JOHN McQUESTEN ’47 Faculty Adviser....MR. RAYMOND MONTAGNA Senior Members: Thomas Aitchison, Robert Backstrom, James Fenn, Gladys Johnson, Kenneth Langdon, Marjorie Manchester, Evelyn Peterson, Joseph Tangoed. 3jLAS the G iOJZE jBoy JMsm s etucl ‘‘Silas the Chore Hoy , an old-fashioned melodrama, was presented April 20, under the direction cf Mrs. Dorothea Nardi. In the style of the ‘’Gay Nineties” there was a barker to start the performance and specialty numbers between the acts. CAST Cecil...........................................Ellen Letendre Pert........................................Geraldine Hauff Aunt Nancy..........................Marjorie Pearsall Arthur.....................................James Fenn Silas.................................Joseph Tangoed George Blake..................................Stewart Safford Cinch...............................Thomas Stapleton Mr. Ridley....................................William Wells J.d Perkins.....................................Raoul Sands The Barker..........................Alfred Christopher Accompanist.........................Marion Lauritsen SPEC I AL I Y ACTS Bicycle Built for Tito . .Coralie Malley and John Perry By the Sea ........Doris Curran and Norman Gauthier Dancers: Marilyn Binns, Patricia Bcdurtha, Carol Knight, Dorothy Little- field, June Pickett, Gloria Poggi, Jadwiga Roy, and Muriel Soden. Srgers: Virginia Bara, Martha Breuninger, Doris Isham, Gladys Johnson, Arlene Lunden, Li I lion Paro, Anita Rachek, Dolores Rivers, Eleanor Serra, and June Smarse. COMMITTEES Prompter: Marilyn Binns Business: Marie Paro, Chairman Eileen Allen Gloria Godin Publicity: Doris Curran, Chairman Dorothy Littlefield Properties: Patricia Bodurtha, Chairman Helen Jasmanicki Catherine Shaylor Alvord Hutchinson Kenneth Langdon Wardrobe: Lillian Paro, Chairman Angeline DePinto Helen F'untos Gladys Johnson Gloria Poggi June Smarse Stage : Edward Borgatti, Chairman Richard Borgatti Walter Drewnowski Alfred Goyette Joseph Pedulia Lights: Douglas Shaylor, Chairman Charles Bailey Joseph Nacewicz Scenery: Ushers: [Act I ] Coralic Malley, Chairman Eileen Allen Phyllis Camphell Elaine Carr Pauline Cote Helen Funtos Helen Jasmanicki Marjorie Manchester Evelyn Peterson Regina Saltzman Jeannette White Jean Wilcoxson Elsie Wood Bettye Wright Maxine Gaj, Chairman Walter Haggerty Doris I sham Arlene Lunden [Act 11 ] Marjorie Manchester, Chairman Patricia Bodurtha Plelen Jasmanicki Carol Knight Marion Mandirol [Act III] Evelyn Peterson, Chairman Robert Backstrom Regina Saltzman Jean Wilcoxson Elsie Wood I'aculty Advisers: Mrs. Audrey Blake, Miss Dorothy Hastings, and Mr. Raymond Harris. The most important musical events of the year were the production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, “The Pirates of Penzance”, and the Maytime Concert. Choral groups sang at the Maundy Thursday service at the Springfield Auditorium. Vocal and instrumental groups furnished music for the Teachers Club, Parent-Teacher Association. Lions Club, and school assemblies. Both choruses and orchestra attended the Western Massachusetts Music Festival at West Springfield in May. THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE MIRROR STAFF Front row: C. Malley, E. Serra, G. Poggi, R. Davis, J. Harpin, E. Peterson, E. Wood, M. Paro, M. Binns, P. Bodurtha, C. Knight, D. Isham, G. Godin. Second row: Mrs. Hadley, M. Hall, A. Tinti, H. Funtos, E. Allen, B. Wright, J. Wilcoxson, L. Balboni, P. Campbell, M. Gaj, Mrs. Blake. Third row: T. Coughlin, A. Rachek, A. DePinto, B. Baader, J. White, D. Littlefield, A. Waskicl, A. Charpentier, C. Shaylor, V. Hascltinc, E. Carr. Fourth row: P. Draghetti, L. Andrews, T. Aitchison, W. Haggerty, Mr. Wilkinson. MIRROR The Christmas edition of the Mirror developed the theme, “Agawam, its roots are in the past; Agawam, its future looks to the skies.” Our magazine was awarded second place in a contest held by the Columbia Press Association. EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR Louise Arsenault ex-’46 Ramona Davis 47 Literary and News Boards: Elsie Wood, literary chairman; Raymond Davis, news chairman; Phyllis Campbell, Maxine Gaj, Anita Rachek, Doris Isham, Jean Wilcoxson, Gloria Godin, Thomas Aitchison, Jeannette White, Patricia Bodurtha, Violet Haseltine, Claire Shaylor, Laurence Andrews, Marion Hall, Arden Tinti, Anne Charpentier, Gordon Gottsche, Thelma Coughlin, Peter Draghetti, and Beverly Baader. Business Staff: Jeannette Harpin, chairman; Marilyn Binns, bookkeeper; Alice Waskicl, Dorothy Littlefield, and Louise Balboni. Photography: John McQucsten and Lawrence Kwiatkowski. Art Staff:Evelyn Peterson, chairman; Maxine Gaj, Carol Knight and John McQucsten. Typists: Marie Paro, chairman; Angelina DePinto, Eleanor Serra, 1 lelen l untos, Gloria Poggi, Eileen Allen. John Brusseau, and Coralie Malley. Faculty Advisers: Mrs. Audrey Blake, Art; Mrs. Katherine Hadley, Liter- ature-, and Mr. Richard Wilkinson, Business. THE SACHEM STAFF f ront row: C. Malloy, R. Sands. M. Paro, G. Johnson, I'. Letendre, J. Tangocci, F.. Wood. Miss Ward, M. Gaj, R. Backstrom, M. Manchester, T. Stapleton, J. White. Second row: D. Curran, H. Funtos, E. Allen, P. Bodurtha. C. Knight, M. Binns. F. Peterson, B. Wright, A. Lunden, A. DePinto. Third row: G. Poggi, G. Hauflf, M. 1-auritsen, P. Campbell, V. Bara, J. Wilcoxson, L. Paro, D. Isham. Fourth row: J. Perry, P. Cote, T. Aitchison, M. Pearsall, J. Fenn, D. Littlefield, W. Haggerty EDITORIAL STAR”' Robert Backstrom Virginia Bara Marilyn Binns Patricia Bodurtha Phyllis Campbell Pauline Cote Doris Curran James Fenn Walter Haggerty Geraldine Hauff Doris Isham Gladys Johnson Marion Lauritsen Ellen Letendre Dorothy Littlefield Arlene Lunden Coralie Malley Marjorie Pearsall Evelyn Peterson Gloria Poggi Thomas Stapleton Jeannette White Jean Wilcoxson Elsie Wood Bettye Wright ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY Maxine Gaj, Carol Knight, Marjorie Manchester, Lillian Paro. BUSINESS STAFF Thomas Aitchison, John Perry, Stewart Safford, Raoul Sands, Joseph Tangocci. TYPISTS Eileen Allen, Angelina DePinto, Helen Funtos, Marie Paro. TRI-HI TRI-HI Tri-Hi, an organization formed to develop personality and character, has completed another successful year. Besides enjoying discussions by club members and guest speakers on such topics as character buildirg, manners, personality and fashions, Tri-Hi girls have assisted in the collection for the March of Dimes and have sponsored noon movies. A number of social events were held during the year. Among them were the annual spring and fall dances. Mock Prom, Christmas Party, movies, and a covered dish supper. On several occasions the girls enjoyed swimming and bowling at the Y.M.C.A. OFFICERS President...........................BETTYE WRIGHT Vice-President......................JEAN WILCOXSON Secretary........................................GERALDINE HAUFF Treasurer...........................................GLORIA POGGI Faculty Adviser...............MISS ELEANOR MILLER Senior Members: Eileen Allen, Virginia Bara. Marilyn Binns, Patricia Bcdur- tha, Martha Breuninger, Phyllis Campbell, Elaine Carr, Pauline Cote, Doris Curran. Angelina DePinto. Helen I'untos, Maxine Gaj, Gloria Godin, Geraldine Hauff, Doris Isham, Helen Jasmanicki, Gladys Johnson, Ann Keeley, Carol Knight, Marion Lauritsen, Ellen Letendre, Dorothy Littlefield, Arlene Lunden, Coralie Malley, Marjorie Manchester, Marion Mandircl. Phyllis Montagna. Lillian Pare, Marie Paro. Marjorie Pearsall, Evelyn Peterson, June Pickett, Gloria Pcggi, Delores Rivers, Jadwiga Roy, Regina Saltzman, Catherine Shaylor, June Smarse, Doris Sullivan, Jean Wilccxscn, Elsie Weed, Bettye W right. I 46 ] AGAWAM MASQUE Front row: P. Montagna, A. Tinti, P. Orr, W. Haggerty, R. Gibbs, I. Casa grandi, E. Mandirol, M. Mandirol, L. Phillips, G. Johnson. Second row: J. Peterson, J. Woodbury, N. Wylie, M. Trigger, M. Pearsall, Miss Moriartv, J. Wilcoxson, E. Peterson, C. Shay lor, P. Reed, M. Biergel. Third row: B. DeForgc, M. Coughlin, R. Tangocci, J. Fusini, M. Hall, D. Curran, M. Binns, G. Hauff, G. Poggi. J. Smarsc. Fourth row: A. Phelps, B. Mutti, J. Tangocci, R. Rescia, G. Draghctti, CJ. Moore, J. Roy, J. Picket t. MASQUE The Agawam Masque presented a varied program this year. Its members produced a Christmas play for the sch(x l assembly and a short comedy for its own members. Club meetings included an initiation ceremony, guest speaker, dramatic readings, make-up demonstrations, yul reports on recent plays. OFFICERS President.................................ROSE GIBBS 47 Vice-President..............IRENE CASAGRANDI 47 Secretary...................ELEANOR MANDIROL 47 Treasurer...................WALTER HAGGERTY '46 Faculty Adviser.............MISS JANE MORI ARTY Senior Members: Marilyn Binns, Walter Haggerty, Geraldine Hauff, Doris Isham, Gladys Johnson, Ann Keeley, Marion Mandirol, Marjorie Pearsall, Evelyn Peterson, June Pickett, Gloria Poggi, Jadwiga Roy, June Smarse, Joseph Tangocci, Jean Wilcoxson. PERSONALITY CLUB PERSONALITY CLUB The Personality Club, a club organized to improve personality and to advance social life, has been most successful this year. The program included informative talks by Mr. Finley, Mr. Wessman, Mrs. Mary Carr Baker, and Miss Ruth Belding, and a hobby meeting in which club members participated. The social events of the club were the annual Sadie Hawkins’ Dance, Christmas Party, and Valentine Dance. OFFICERS President..................JEAN WILCOXSON ’4b Vice-President......................RITA DUMOND '47 Secretary...............CATHERINE MANOS '47 Treasurer...............EVELYN PETERSON 46 Faculty Adviser..........MISS RUTH DICKERMAN Senior Members: Eileen Allen, Marilyn Binns, Elaine Carr, Doris Curran, Helen Funtos, Maxine Gaj, Gloria Godin. Geraldine Hauff, Doris Isham, Gladys Johnson. Ann Keelev, Coralie Malley, Marjorie Manchester, Marion Mandirol. Phyllis Montagna, Lillian Paro, Marie Paro, Marjorie Pearsall, Evelyn Peterson, Gloria Poggi, Dolores Rivers, Jadwiga Roy, Eleanor Serra, June Smarse, Doris Sullivan. Jean Wilcoxson. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Front roiv: D. Isham, G. Godin, R. Tangocci, J. Harpin, J. Tangocci, M. Gaj, Clairc Shaylor, E. Wood, E. Serra. Second row: C. Provost, S. Hutchinson, P. Bodurtha. T. Stapleton, C. Knight, Miss Ward, P. Reed, J. White, D. Littlefield, P. Cote. Third row: W. Provost, W. Haggerty, P. Campbell, V. Bara. EL Wright, D. Shaylor, Catherine Shaylor, L. Paro, 13. Rivers. Fourth row: D. Campbell. G. St. John, D. Richman. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club has had a very interesting program. In addition to the informal discussions of current topics by club members, there were many guest speakers who related their experiences during the war. Among these guests were Sergeant Norman Wood, Capt. Gordon Wallace, Lt. Robert Wessman, and Lt. Arthur Oulton. There was one foreign guest, Mr Marcus Vinardell from Cuba. Social events of the club included the annual Christmas party and a picnic at the close of the season. OFFICERS President...........................MAXINE GAJ ’46 Secretary...........................JEANNETTE HARPIN ’47 Treasurer............................JOSEPH TANGOCCI ’46 Faculty Adviser.............MISS MARJORIE WARD Senior Members: Virginia Bara, Patricia Bodurtha, Phyllis Campbell, Elaine Carr, Pauline Cote, Maxine Gaj, Gloria Godin, Walter Haggerty, Doris Isham, Carol Knight, Dorothy Littlefield, Lillian Paro, Wallace Provost, Dolores Rivers, Eleanor Serra, Catherine Shaylor, Douglas Shaylor, Thomas Stapleton, Joseph Tangocci, Jeannette White, Elsie Wood, Bettye Wright. FOOTBALL Front row: Cassidy, Drcwnowski, Liberatore. Naccwicz, Tessicini. McQucsten, Letendre, Knight, Bodurtha, Patch, I lare, Racicot, R. Borgatti. Second row: Fenn, Johnson, Palmer, Hevwood, Green, E. Borgatti, Co-Captains Aitchison and Safford, Kibbe, Backstrom. Schwartz, Tarris, Gonet, Christopher. Third row: Manager Perry, Napolitan, Zucco, Lunden, Williams, Stephens, Megazzini, Grocco, Sattler, Oberheim. Blackak, Gauthier, (x ach Smith. BOY’S SPORTS The football team enjoyed a very successful season on the gridiron. This year’s team was a strong contender for the Western Massachusetts Champion- ship, but lost in the final voting to Greenfield High School. Two of its members, Co-captains Stewart Safford and Thomas Aitchison, were selected for the All- Western Massachusetts Team. 'The Brownies also had the honor of being the only undefeated and untied team in Western Massachusetts. The senior mem- bers were Thomas Aitchison, Robert Backstrom. Edward Borgatti, Richard Borgatti, Alfred Christopher. Walter Drewnowski, James F:enn, Joseph Nacewicz, Norman Gauthier, and Stewart Safford. 'This year’s basketball team fared well considering the difficult schedule and the caliber of the teams which it faced. Agawam succeeded in capturing the Valley Wheel Championship, and was invited to participate in the Springfield College Invitation Tournament. Thomas Aitchison, Robert Backstrom, Edward Borgatti. James Fenn, and Stewart Safford were the senior members on the team. The senior class contributed the following veterans to the baseball team: Thomas Aitchison, James Fenn, and Stewart Safford. Baseball welcomed back Coach Raymond Montagna who resumed his school duties in January after service w ith the army in the Pacific. BASKETBALL Front roiv: Fenn, LaRivierc, Backstrom, Borgatti, SalTord, Johnson, Knight. Second row: McQuestcn, Washburn, Kerr, Coach Smith, Kibbe, Aitchison, DePalo. GIRLS7 SPORTS Front row: D. Rivers, A. Kecley, G. Hauff, M. Mandirol, G. Johnson. Second row: D. Curran, G. Poggi, M. Binns, L. Paro, D. Sullivan, M. Paro, M. Pearsall. Third row: C. Knight, M. Manchester, Miss Hastings, D. Littlefield, M. Breuni nger, P. Montagna. GIRLS SPORTS The girls’ sports program, under the direction of Miss Hastings, has been most successful this year. The program was developed in order to build up sportsmanship and cooperation as well as physical ability. The captains, Gerald- ine Hauff, Marines; Ann Keeley, Army; and Marion Mandirol, Navy; chose their teams at a party held early in the fall. The senior girls were proclaimed champions for the year 1945-1046. Senior Members: Marilyn Binns, Martha Breuninger, Doris Curran, Ger- aldine Hauff, Ann Keeley, Carol Knight, Dorothy Littlefield, Majorie Manches- ter, Marion Mandirol, Phyllis Montagna, Lillian Paro, Marie Paro, Majorie Pearsall, Gloria Poggi, Dolores Rivers, Doris Sullivan. Words by Marlon LauritSeri + Cora lie Mai ley ass B ?L Q Music by: Marion Lauritsen i. iU j '1 V fiv ii m We the class of for-ty Six pre-pared to do oar share, look n: V � ■' S- zta r t±i =p: s— ■— .7. 4 •— J i ■ t. y- L p L rr r 1 C i. y 1 r r =H jjj j ij jij. s }. m f forth in-to the. fu,- ture where tasK4 a-wait us there, We’l 1 - s_________________________«• ir rjlrf m ______Id I f f — It K =)=F=F 1—r 4=4 I=f “7 J, i ne’er for 1 ■■:.♦: -(jet the les- sans and — all that m— -a—-•—4 has been ♦ w tauc }ht- 1 a : ■_ jTT the =fr ■f i-M r- H1 r-l r — fc=± -7 —n 1 F I I - J J i L jB J_ J L T -V1 J J 1 J M 2 1 1 1 Li f 1 1 E ■V -d 1 r a fiT. T LZ ! Li happ- i- ness and fel-lou-ship that A93- warn 1 Hi( l ha O- c- ■o jrouqht MLtl.,. 1 n 1 1 9-- _ J f9 A 3 i 3 H 1 � -9 L 12 [531 [54] OUR ADVERTISERS Compliments of the Agawam Fur Farm — 231 Adams Street, Agawam, Mass. Tel. 6-1375. The Agawam Public Market X. J. Cardone, Props. Compliments to Agawam High School. Agawam Variety Store Compliments to the Graduating Class 711 Main Street, Agawam, Mass. The Agawam Woolen Company, Inc. Manufacturers of Wcolen Goods Agawam, Mass. Aitken Flowers — 22-24 Vernon Street. Springfield. Mass. Tel. 3-3104 Altobelli Spa 1330 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield — Ice Cream, Sodas, Special Sundaes. P. EL Arnold Sons 55O Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 6-1310. Atwater Nurseries — 368 South Street, Agawam We grow a complete line of nursery stock.” C. Balboni Son Bakery 25 King Street. North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 6-32 IC). L. G. Balfour Company Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers Repre- sented by Gron P. Lloyd, P. O. IL x 144, Canaan, Conn. Bardwell Nelson Best of luck to the Class of 1946 1358 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. R. L. Barker Industrial Chemicals—820 Union Street, West Springfield, Mass. Barry Coal Company 772 Union Street. West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-9791 and 2-0542. Becker’s Sweet Music New and used popular records 97 Dw ight Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-6383. Betty’s Restaurant 28 Moore Street, North Agawam, Mass. Bodurtha’s Socony Service Station -Automobile Insurance Main and School Streets, Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-9450. Bosworth Studio Official Photographers of the Class of 1946- 1537 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-2211. Boyer’s Garage Compliments to the Class of 1946. Compliments of the Bridgeview Grille. Briggs' Poultry Farm Custom Plucking Chickens and Lggs, Wholesale and Retail 943 Main Street, Agawam, Mass. Tel. 7-4883. Brown’s Store 746 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 6-9306. H. Buchholz Son Theatrical, I listorical, Minstrel, and Fancy Costumes to Rent Flags and Decorations -317 Dwight Street. Springfield, Mass. Carol Jane Shops 644 Main Street, Agawam. Mass. Tel. 4-3432. Carty’s Variety Store Candy, Soda, Ice Cream 278 Springfield Street. North Agawam, Mass. Compliments of J. CaSTy’s — Range and Fuel Oil 112 Moore Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 6-7736. Andrew Chriscola McCormick-Dcering Tractors and Farm Implements Suffield Street, Agawam, Mass. Tel. 2-9432. John Clo’s Market 888 Main Street, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 7-2613. The Cottage Agawam's Newest Ice Cream Parlor and Luncheonette 130 Walnut Street, North Agawam. Mass. Crystal Ice Fuel Ice Cubes Range and Fuel Oil. Tel. 4-4104- Curran-Jones, Inc., Funeral Home 109 Main Street, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-7742. Dan’s Service Station 413 Main Street. West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 4-7576. DeForge's Motor Service- General Repairing Brake Specialist 1176 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Mario Deloghia Trucking Congratulations to the Class of 1946. 156 ] — Advertisers Continued — Farnsworth Coal Co. — Agents for Silent Glow Oil Burners. Feeding Hills Public Market — T. Marieb, Prop. Groceries, Canned Goods, Meats, Flour, and Grain — 634 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. James F. Fenton — Athletic Supplies—219 Dwight Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-6700. Franklin Cleaners Dyers —Fur Storage - 281 Mill Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-5440 and 6-5440. Gilbert Barker Manufacturing Company West Springfield, Mass. Compliments of Harry Gladfeltor's Service Station- 1718 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-0713. Helen’s Beauty Shoppe - 50 River Street, North Agawam, Mass.— Cold Wave Permanents Zoto’s Machineless. Tel. 3-3378. The Hob Nob Compliments of Mr. Raymond Harris and Mr. Richard Wilkinson — 365 Main Street, Agawam. Mass. Holmes’ Service Station — Generator, Starter. Ignition Specialists. Batteries, Tires, Accessories 828 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 2-7502. Home Insulation Company of New England—338 Columbus Avenue, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 3-7861. Hotel Barber Shop — Mario Monachesi, Prop.— 001 Main Street, West Springfield, Mass. Houghton Motor Sales — Chevrolet Sales-Service — Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 3-5352. Hudson Sales Service Louis DePalma 12 Garden Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Tel. 6-3450. Independent Fence and Iron W’orks, Inc.— 295 Columbus Avenue — Res. 104Q River Road, Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-0552. International Motor Car Co.— Sales and Service 138 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield. Tel. 6-1826. Interstate Busses Corp.— 172 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-8550. Keefe Florists — Floners for All Occasions — 266 Walnut Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-4073. Kelvinator Refrigerators and Electric Ranges - Universal Washers, Radios and Appliances — Radio and Refrigeration Service — Authorized Kelvinator and Leonard Factory Service - Graham Radio-Refrigeration - 88 Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Dial 4-6574. Stuart A. Kibbe — Excavating Contractor Agawam, Mass. Tel. 6-1571. Compliments of Landers’ Garage — 634 Main Street, Agawam. Mass. Tel. 7-1222. Lauriente Nurseries- Congratulations to the Class of 1946. Light’s Service Station - Corner of Springfield and Westfield Streets, Feeding Hills, Mass. Lynch Lumber Co. — Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-2775. Massachusetts Fire Equipment Corp.— 1392 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Mass. Massasoit Engraving Company Photo Engravers — Artists Designers — 77 Worthington Street, Springfield. Mass. Tel. 6-3478. James Morrison, Florist Flowers for All Occasions — Corsages a Specialty Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-0479. The National Library Bindery Co. Specialists in Library Bindings— 271 Parker Street, West Springfield, Mass. Nick’s Barber Shop— 54 Bridge Street, North Agawam, Mass. B. D. Nims Lumber Co. Building Materials — Mason Supplies and Builders’ Hardware 253 Baldwin Street, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-6253. North Agawam Public Market — C. Baldarelli. Prop. Authorized Birdseye Dealer — 72 Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-1713. I 58 ] — Advertisers Continued — Northeast Airmotiye Corp.— Agawam Land and Sea Base — Sea Plane and Land Plane Flight Instruction. Tel. 6-9313 and 2-5657. Pauline’s Beauty Salon — Specializing in Permanents and Hair Styling — 20S Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 3-4982. Pioneer Valley Laundry, Inc.— Just across the river—137 Main Street, Springfield, Mass. Howard W. Pond Real Estate and Insurance— “Insurance Service in Agauam for Agawam People”—71Q Main Street, Agawam. Mass. Tel. 2-4541- Riverside Park E. J. Carrol, Owner-Manager — trAn Agawam Institution with a Xational Reputation. Compliments of Riverside Rollaway Skating Rink Classes every Monday and Tuesday from 6:45 to 7:45 Spend an enjoyable evening throughout the year. Sarat Motor Sales Company — Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln Zephyr—274 Springfield Street, North Agawam, Mass. Dial 3-3902. Scherpa’s Barber Shop — Open Daily 9 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., Sat. 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.— 88 Maple Street, North Agawam, Mass. Compliments of Scherpa’s Service Station. Compliments of Sealtest Ice Cream served at the Cottage. Compliments of Nim Shibley’s Market. Silver Star Food Shop Chicken and Spaghetti a Specialty 15 King Street, North Agawam. Mass. Tel. 4-Q267. Smith's Drugstore “The Reliable Place to Have Your Prescription Filled”— McKesson Service. Quality, Accuracy. Reliability. Tel. 2-1512. Compliments of the Star Lunch 50 Taylor Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 6-9861. Stella’s Restaurant - Specializing in Italian F-oods - 86 Maple Street, North Agawam. Mass. Tel. 6-9823. Compliments of John E. Stewart Company Sullivan Starzic Service Station — Esso products and accessories — re- pairing and United Motor Service 1702 Memorial Avenue, West Spring- field. Mass. Tel. 6-9796. Tinti’s Restaurant -22 King Street, North Agawam, Mass. Tel. 2-5830. Compliments of Tony’s Shoe Repairing — 1142 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Mass. Trevallion’s Department Store We maintain 18 different departments- Try us! 1357 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, Mass. Twin Brook Dairy Farms Largest Producer, Dealer in Hampden County l5asteurized Milk and Cream — B. F3onomi and Sons — Agawam, Mass. Tel. 4-6110. Vincent’s Market — The Pure Food Store - Agawam's Largest and Most Progressive Store — V. J. Gallerani. George Webster Son Contractors, Installation and Maintenance of Ser- vice Station Equipment Agawam. Mass. Tel. 2-5769. Mr. Charles Wells — Floor Resurfacing — Wall Papering Painting — 38 Ley Street, Agawam, Mass. Tel. 6-7358. West Springfield Trust Co.— The Friendly Rank -Offers you complete banking services. White Hut — Compliments to the Class of 1046—280 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, Mass. Raymond White Men's Clothing and Dress Suits to Rent for All Occasions — 267 Dwight Street, Springfield, Mass. Tel. 4-2717. L. S. Wood Machine Co. 138 Norman Street, West Springfield, Mass. Tel. 2-8340. 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