Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1949 volume:

Agawam High School Cornerstone laid in 1921 addition constructed in 1929. DEDICATION wenty-five years ago the first class was graduated from the Agawam High School. Out of a school enrollment of 144. the Class of 1924 numbered twenty-five members. The faculty totaled thirteen. In the twenty-five years that have intervened, the high school popula- tion has grown to 359. This year’s graduating class consists of eighty-four pupils. The faculty has been increased to twenty-four. Through the years, curricular and extra-curricular offerings have ex- panded to serve the increased and varied interests of the students. To the spirit of growth and progress that has characterized the history of Agawam High School we, the Class of 1949, are proud to dedicate this book. ADMINISTRATION MR. STANLEY W. WRIGIIT Superintendent Mr. Wright canto to Agawam as superintendent of schools in June, 194(5. I I First Row 1. to r.. Mr. Freme. Miss Parvanian. Mrs. Nardi. Mrs. Blake. Miss Burke Second Row — 1. to r.. Mr. Smith. Mr. Crotty. Miss Hayes. Mr. Kania. Miss Phelps. Third Row 1. to r.. Mr. Skolnick. Mrs. Kelly. Mr. Langlois. Miss' Miller. Mr. Foley. Fourth Row 1. to r.. Miss Dickerman. Mrs. Aldrich. Mrs. Coleman. Miss Hastings. Miss Smith. Fifth Row — 1. to r.. Mr. Montagna. Miss Ward. Mr. Kistner. [5] BEHIND THE SCENES The First Graduating Class .CUSS Of A A0c re SENIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President: THOMAS KNIGHT Secretary: Vice President: ALICE CRAIG1E Treasurer: ANNA MORRIS LEON LETENDRE (o(aA Office THOMAS K. KNIGHT 569 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Tommy—Natural athlete—three-sport star—blonde, wavy hail those long class meetings! Class President 2-3-4; ski Club 4; Personality Club 2-4; Camera Club 2- 4: Football S |tiad 1, Team 2-3-4, Captain 4; Basketl aII Team 1-2 3- 4, Captain 3, Co-Captain 4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Captain 3; Library • i I: Junior CaItaret Committee; Pictures Committee; Pro Merito; Stu- dent Council I 2 . -4, Treasurer 3; Senior Play; Graduation Usher 3. MARY ALICE CRAIG IK 114 Maple Street, North Agawam AI—Skip—likes cashews and carrots—that chic look- fun to Ik with. Class Vice President 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2: Basket- ball 1 -2-3-4; Baseball 12-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2 3-4; Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Mavtime Concert 1; Library 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Stall'; Mirror Staff 4: Pro Merito; student Council 12-3, Vice President 3; Cheerleader 3; Gradua- tion usher 3; Picnic Committee. ANNA MORRIS Rowley Street, North Agawam Ami Sweet smile that matches her disposition—likes to tease— loyal classmate. Class Secretary 2-3 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Basketball 1-2-34; Baseball 1-2-3 4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-2; Operetta 3; Junior Calm ret Committee; Prom Committee; Gradu- ation Usher; Operetta Usher 4. LEON ADAM LETKNDRH 27 lx tendre Avenue, Feeding Hills llor.it — Sharp dresser—“Class dues, please smooth dancer— girl trouble. Class Treasurer 1-2-3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4; Football Squad 1-2, Team 3-4; Basketball Manager 4: Operetta 1; Cap and Gown Com- mittee 4; Graduation Usher 3. ( 9 ] JANICE RUTH ANDERSON 72 Reed Street, Agawam . an—Loves dancing and sports- haul worker- -personality plus looks. Ski Clui� 3-4, President 4; Tri-lli V M-4, Vice President 4; Person - ality Clui� 2-3-4: l.R.C. 4; Camera Club I: Basketball 1-2-M-4; Base ball 1-2-3-4: Field Iloekev 12-M I; Volley Hall 1-2-M I; Mavtime Concert I-2-M-4; Operetta 1-2-M-4; Sports Captain, Chip| ewns 1: Sophomore Party Committ( e; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Prom Ushers; Kid Party Committee: Sacln m Start-: Mirror Start' M-4: Pro Merito; Cap and Gown Committee; May Queen M; Senior Play. DEANE (). ANDREWS 8 Leonard Street, Agawam Drain—appears quiet until you know him—those dimples—al- ways has a clever joke. Personality Club I; I RC. 2-3-4, Treasurer M-4; Camera Club 2-4, President I: Football Manager M; Prom Committee: Kid Party torn- mittce; Mirror Staff I. ARLENE L. BABCOCK -� Moore Street, North Agawam Art- Marry—Cute little miss—1949 at last—studies during lunch ]M riod. Tri-lli-V M-4; Personality Club 3; Basketball M; Field Hockey 13. LI HERO PAUL HALDARELLI 72 Maple Street, North Agawam Libby- Our future North Agawam grocer—good salesman a practical joker. Personality Club 4; Football Squad 2. Team M-4; Track 2-3-4; Satin m S'jH.ficJ H3V J'-yg Staff. T Jfytl HERNICE GLADYS HAN VILLE IS. , North Street, Feeding Mills Hunny—One of the smallest memlrors of ’49—enjoys horseback riding- - full of witty remarks. Personality Club 2: Library 4; Senior Play Committee. DOROTHY ANN HARRY 660 Main Street, Agawam Doily—Everyone’s chauffeur—wonderful sense of humor- -nice clothes—blushes so prettily. Tri-Mi-Y M-l; Personality Club 2-3-4; Camera Club 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2 M l; Field Hockey 1-2-M-4; Volley Ball 12-3 4; Maytime Concert 3; Library 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Satin m Staff. f io 1 EUGENE FREDERICK BERARD, JR. 25 Hauling Street, North Agawam Gene—Quiet—has a hidden talent, his sax—nice fellow. ROBERT ANDREW HI XXKXKADK 55 Spring Street, North Agawam Hinny—(’lass artist—cutest Ihiv at Kid Party—our decorations expert. Personality Club 2-3-4; I.RC. 2-3-4; Maytime Concert 3-4; Operetta 3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Calm ret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Sachem Staff; Mirror Staff 4; Senior Play; Class Color Committee; Graduation Decorations; Senior Play Committee. PRISCILLA MAY BIXXS 22 Kensington Street, Feeding Hills Pris—Loves lettuce, or is it “Lettis”?—pretty sparkling eyes— effective speaker. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4; Basketball 12-3; Baseball 1-2-3; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Volley Hall 1-2-3; Mavtime Concert 1-2-3-4; Operetta 1-2-3-4; Library 3; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Senior Play. CLAIRE MARIE BORGATTI Franklin Street, Feeding Hills Claire—Dag, Dag, Dag!—peppy—have you ever tasted her cooking? Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2; Basketball 1-23-4; Baseball 12 3-4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4: Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert I; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Prom Ushers: Senior Play Committee. HAROLD JOSEPH BURNETT 144 Maple Street, North Agawam Hal—Wonderful sense of humor—good in sports—never without a witty remark. Footlrall Squad 2, Team 3-4; Basketball Squad 1-2, Team 3-4; Base- ball Team 2-3-4; Sachem Staff; Senior Play. DOROTHY G. CARTELLO 37 Highland Avenue, North Agawam Dot—Jimmy- loves to be teased—likes Mondays off—such pretty blouses. Class Secretary 1, Vice President 2-3; Pro Merito; Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-I; Volley Ball 12-3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Commit- tee; Prom Committee; Senior Play Reading Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff . Steering Committee; Graduation Usher 3; Cheerleader 3; Maytime Concert 1-2. I 11 1 7 4 Is'nlHiid Avenue, Agawam THOMAS CASIELLO Tom—Tall and «lark—a faithful sports fan—gentleman. Ski Club 3-4; Treasurer 4; Senior Play. DOLORES CASTELLI 28 King Street, North Agawam Dee—Memorial Avenue fan—spends her time at the Clam Shell —thinks West Side is O. K. Tri-Ili-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2; I.R.C. 2; Basketball 2-3; Baseball 2-3; Field Hockey 2-3; Volley Ball 2-3; Maytime Concert 2; Oper- etta 2-3. ROBERT C. CASTELLI 28 King Street, North Agawam Bobbie—Our most original speller—all-round athlete—fleet foot. Football Squad 3, Team 4; Basketball Squad 1, Team 2-3-4; Base- ball Team 2-3-1; Captain 4; Operetta 1; Sophomore Party Commit- tee; Prom Ushers 3; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play. ANN MARIK CHARPENTIER 555 Rive, Road, Agawam -Ifin Russ- those Tuesday letters—personality plus—participates in everything. Tri-Hi-Y 3 1. President 4; Personality Club 2-3-4, Vice President 3; Camera Club I; Basketball 1-3-4; Basel all 1-3-4; Field Hockey 13 I; Vulley Ball 1C.-1: Mavtime Conceit 1-2-3-4; 0|� eretta 2-3-4; Library 3-4. Il«-ad Librarian 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior abaiet Committee; Prom Committee; Ki«l Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Senior Play Iteading Committee; Mirror Stall' 1-2 3 4: Pi.. Merito; Student Council 3-4, Secretary 4; Sachem Staff. Steering Committee; Representative to Girls’ State. MICHAEL FRANCIS CHM1KLEWSKI South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Mike—f uiet until you know him—what’s the attraction in Chicopeof Mavtime Concert 3-4; Operetta 3-4; Junior Calm ret Committee 3. GORDON I). CLARKE 628 Meadow Street, Agawam Denny—Senior football manager—enjoys skiing—never hurries. Ski Club 3-4; Personality Club 4: Football Manager 4; Bas« ball Manager 3; Prom Committee 3; Prom Usher 3; Student Council 2-3; Senior Play; Grailuation Usher. [12| JANET MARIK COLLIN'S 787 Mill Struct, Feeding Hills Jan—AI—Miss Parvanian’s right-hand girl—good sport. Lite. I: Basketball 1-2-3; Baseball 12; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Volley Hall 1-2-3; Prom ('onimittec; Sachem Staff; Senior Play Committee. SHIRLEY MARIK COUGIILIX 104 Walnut Street, North Agawam Shirt—Raring to go—loves to argue—has a weakness for West- field. Tri-Hi V 3-4; Basketball 2-3; Base 1st 11 2-3; Field Hockey 2-3; Vol- ley Ball 2-3; Junior Cabaret Committee. RICHARD L. I)AGLIO S Ottawa Street, North Agawam Pag—Claire—those long shots in basketball-—what a tease!! Personality Club 4; Football Team 3-4; Basketball S |uad 1. Team 2-3-4, Co-Captain 4; Sophomore Party Committee; Piom Ushers 3; Senior Play Committee; Banquet Committee. GEORGE HENRY D’AMOURS 23 Euclid Avenue. Springfield Pierre— Our commuter—did you have fun at the Kid Party? Macbeth was such a nice play. Football Squad 1-2; Track 2-3-4. RAYMOND P. DAVIS 05 North Street, North Agawam Hag—Capable Student Council president—-Tony’s l est mechanic —the last of the Davis scholars. Camera Club 2; Maytime Concert 1-2-3; Operetta 1-2-3; Junior Caba- ret Committee; Prom Committee; Sachem Staff; Mirror Staff I: Pro Merit� ; Student Council 4, President 4; Class President 1. DOROTHY TERESA DELOGIIIA 10 Main Street, Agawam Dot—Quiet uutil you know her—always ready to help—a good photographer. Tri-IIi-Y 3-4, Secretary 4; Personality Club 2-3-4; Camera Club 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball 1-2-3-1; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Commit- tee; Prom Committee; Prom Ushers 2; Sachem Staff: Pro Merito; Vice President 1; Senior Play Committee. [13] NORMA J. DELUCCHI 12 King Avenue, North Agawam Xorvt—Neno—won’t 1«« long now—a neat dresser sueli big lunches for a little girl. Tri Ili Y 3-4: Personality Club 2; Field Hookey 3; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committe� : Prom Usher. FREDERICK DEMERS 1477 Main Street, Agawam Soiiji Bella, hella Marie -interested in Riverside Roller-Rink Oh, that curly hair! Sophomore Party Committee; Junioi Cabaret Committee; Senior Play; Graduation Usher. W’lbUAM J. DESJARLAIS 352 Suffield Street, Agawam Hill—Clever cartoonist—sense of humor—effective speaker. Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Senior Play; Sarin m Staff. GILBERT T. DRAKE 0 Oak Mill Avenue, North Agawam (HI—Our prize chauffeur nice clothes to match his good looks —those eyes! Prom Usher ; Sachem Staff; Senior Play; Graduation Usher; Picnic Committee. BETTY ANNE DUNN 21 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Bet—Pleasant disposition—pretty blonde hair -quiet friendliness. Transferred from High School of Commerce during sophomore year. l.R.C. 4. GEORGE FARINA 1274 Suffield Street, Agawam George—Curly hair—how lie crashes through the lines!—serious. Football Team 4; Basketball Squad 3. IU| JAMES F. FENTON, JR. Ridge Road, Agawam Jimmy—Our F. F. A. representative to Kansas City—English speeches—that certain Junior girl. Football Squad 2; F. F. A. Vice President F. F. A Delegate to State Convention 3-4; F. F. A. Delegate to Kansas City National Convention 1. ALICE FRANCIS 25 Maynard Street, Feeding Hills AI—A woman driver that other women can brag about—likes sports—mischievous. Tri-IIi-Y :: I: Personality Club 2; Camera Club 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 12-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball 12:54; May- time Concert 1-2. MARION MAE FULLER 183 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills I’oopsit Always good natured—gets very excited in gym classes —Mrs. Coleman's helper. Tri-IIi-Y 3; Personality Club 2: Basketball 3-4; Baseball 3.-4; Field Hockey 3-4; Volley Ball 3-4; Operetta 4. BARBARA J. FUSCO 172 Leonard Street, Agawam Itarb—Her one and only, Bob,—will the weekend ever come? —what’s the news today? Personality Club 2; Basketball 1; Field Ilockev 1; Volley Ball 1; Tri-IIi-Y 34. SHIRLEY JUNE (SUDDEN 61 Center Street, Agawam Shir I—Bookkeeping II is a cinch—Mrs. Nardi’s efficient secre- tary—such a pleasant smile. Tri-IIi-Y 3-4; Basketball 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Field Hockey 3-4; Vol- ley Ball 3-4; Mavtime Concert 2-3-4; Operetta 4; Junior Cabaret Committee; Pro Merito; Senior Play. GLORTA GOULD 16 Federal Street, Agawam G—Joey—loves to roller skate—songbird—oh, those trig classes! Tri-IIi-Y 4; Personality Club 4; Field Hockey 2; Maytime Concert 1-2-3-4; 0|H retta 1-2-4; Junior Cabaret Committee; Kid Party Com- mittee; Mirror Staff 4; Pro Merito; Senior Play. [15] EVELYN GOYETTE Maynanl Street, Feeding Mills Chin—Watch out for her in field hockey—n good patient--jolly. • Tri-Hi-Y .'{-4; Hasketliall 4; Baseball 4; Field Hockey 4; Volley Ball 4; Maytime Concert 2-ii; Operetta Usher 3. RITA GOYETTE Maynard Street, Feeding Hills Baht—Swings a mean hockey stick—hopes to become a nurse —good natured. Tri-Hi-Y .'{-4; Camera Club 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-2-3; Sachem St:ilT. JOSEPH INK MARY GREEN 927 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Grecnit Speedy typist—enjoys dancing—Miss Parvanian's prob- lem child. Tri-Hi Y 3; Basketball 1-2-3; Baseball 2-3; Field Hockey 1-2-3; Volley Ball I-2-.'!: Maytime Concert 1-3; Operetta Usher 3-4; Sachem Staff: Minor Staff 4; Senior Play Usher. IRENE MARY HACKETT 311 Leonard Street, Agawam —Ardent admirer of University of Massachusetts—friendly— always has a smile. Tri-IIi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3; Basketball 2; Baseball 2; Field Hockey 2: Volley Ball 2: Maytime Concert 1-2; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committis ; Senior Play Committee; Mirror Staff 3; Sachem Staff. HAROLD HANNON 39 Highland Avenue. North Agawam Hal—Blushes so easily— I’d give my right arm for Agawam.” Football Squad 1, Team 3-4; Basketball Team 3-4; Baseball Team 2: Sachem Staff. BARBARA JEAN HANSEN 490 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Barb—Jack—intelligence plus—talented pianist Momlayitis. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 3-4; Basketball 3; Baseball 3; Field Hockey 3; Volley Ball 3; Maytime Concert 3-4; Operetta 3-4; Library 4: Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committet ; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Sachem Staff; Mirror Staff 4; Pro Merito; Senior Play; DA It Representative. [16] ISABEL EMILY HOUGHTON South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills lzzy—Mort—likes skating at Babb'S—ask her to imitate someone. Tri-IIi-Y .'5; Personality Club 3; Basketball I-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-t; Field Hockey 1-2-31; Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert 4. LOIS J. IIOUSMAN 943 SutTiehl Street, Agawam Ia —Those fourth period classes—quite the flirt—“Oh! you corn.” Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Field Hockey 3-4; Volley Ball 4; Oper- etta 4. EDWARD A. JOHNSON !� 7 Suffield Street, Agawam Ed—All-round athlete—“Urdy —those delayed English speeches —Classical, hmmff Football Squad 1-2, Team 3-4; Basketball Squad 1, Team 2-3-1; Baseball Sqaud 1, Team 2-3-4; Senior Play Committee I; Student Council 3-4. MARSHALL THEODORE KEYES, JR. 349 Springfield Street, North Agawam 7Y 1—Friendly—scholar—always dependable and efficient— one of the musical Keyes. Personality Club 3-4, Treasurer 4: l.R.C. 2-3-4, President 4; Base- ball Squad 3, Team 4; Maytime Concert 1-2-31: Operetta 1-2-3-4; Library 3; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee 3; Sach'm Staff, Steering Committee; Mirror Staff 2-3-4, Editor 4; Pro Merito, President; Student Council 3-4; Repre- sentative to Massachusetts Boys’ State; Senior Play; Class Song. JAMES KRUPIBNSKI 132 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Krup—Good drummer—likes fishing ami hunting—quietff May time Concert 3-4. HELEN ANN KUSIAK 52 Leonard Street, Agawam Kussy—Chatterbox—the Y —sews a fine seam—shorthand, her problem. Pro Merito; Tri-lli-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2; Basketlmll 2; Base- ball 2: Field Hockey 2; Volley Ball 2: Maytime Concert 1 -2-3-4; Operetta 2-3-4; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sachem Staff: .Ifirror Staff 3-4. L I 17 ] .SHIRLEY ANN LARSON 818 SufTield Stmt. Agawam Shirl—Quito the artist—lik« s fried scallops- -fun-loving. Camera Clui� 2; Basketball 4; Field Hockey 4; Volley Hall 4; May- time Concert 1-2-15-4; Operetta . '� -4; Kid Party Committee; Pro Merito. KATHLEEN ANN LETENDRE 343 North Street, Feeding Hills Corky—Full of mischief—never a «lull moment with Corky basketball pro. Tri-IIi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Field Hockey 12-3-4; Volley Hall 1-2-3-4; Maytime C� � n- cert 1-2-3; Operetta 2-3; Sophomore Party Committe� ; Prom Com- mittee; Prom Usher; Kill Party Committee; Sonmr Play; .Junior Marshal; Captain “Iroquoi” Team 4; Sachem Start . ROSEMARY LONGHI Southwick Street, Feeding Hills Rosie—Our cutest kid—loves English—easy to g« t along with— that Ipana smile. Tri-Hi Y 3; Treasurer 4; Personality Club 2-3-4, Secretary 3; Camera Club 4; Haski-thull 1-2 3 4; Baseball 12-3-4; Field Hockey 12-3-4; Yidlev Hall 1-2-3-4: Sophomore Party Committee ; Prom Commit- tee; Sachem Start ; Pro Merito; Pictures Committee; Senior Play Committee; Banquet Committee. ROBERT ALBERT MAGISTRI Franklin Street, Feeding Hills Chid — Enthusiastic—-friendly—that voice needs no megaphone. Basketball Squad 2-3. ROBERT .JOSEPH MASI 5t River Street, North Agawam Hob Rather quiet -Camera Club chauffeur—good sense of humor. Camera Club 4; Senior Play. .JOHN E. McOOOL, JR. 82 Moore Street, North Agawam Jack—Chanel No. 1—good kid—loves to ask questions. (18) EUGENE 8. McLEAN, .IK. 47 Koval Street, North Agawam Mae—An industrious 'Ag” student—quite the horseman—always at ease. Football Squad 1 : F. F. A. 3-4, Treasurer 4: F. F. A. Basketball 3-4; F. F. A. Fire Prevention Committee 3; F. F. A. Dance Com- mittee 3-4; F. F. A. Program Committee. ELERY MONTAGNA 131 Moore Street, North Agawam Herman—Pet peeve, spelling—quiet, but lots of fun. ANNA MORASSI 133 Cooper Street, Agawam Anna—Oh Gil!—pretty clothes that she makes herself—an efficient secretary. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Mavtime Concert 1-2-3; Operetta 2-3; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Prom Ushers; Kill Party Committee; Senior Play; Cheerleader 3; Sachem Staff; Grad- uation Usher 3. MARILYN PERRY MYERS 224 Silver Street, Agawam if cl—Pretty blonde hair—pleasant voice—Eddie!! Tri-Hi-Y 4: l.R.C. 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Field Hockey 4; Volley Ball 4; Mavtime Concert 1-2-3-4; Operetta 2-3-4; Kid Party Committee; Class Colors Committee. IRENE MARY O'CONNOR 41 Warren Street, Agawam Iren —West Side is a nice place—lovely blonde hair—quite a tease. Tri-lIi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3; Basketball 2-3; Baseball 2-3; Field Hockey 2-3; Volley Ball 2-3; Maytime Concert 1-2-3; Operetta 12: Library 3; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Com- mittee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Sachem Staff!: Mirror Staff 3-4: Pro Merito, Secretary; Student Council 4; Senior Play; Representative to Girls’ State; Class Colors Committee. THERESA A. PARO 77 Maple Street, North Agawam Teasic— Has an interest in the Sacred Heart Team—cute freckled nose—can’t help blushing. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3 4; Baseball 1-2-3 4; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball 1 -2-3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Sen- ior Play Committee; Sachem Staff; Mirror Staff; Cheerleader 3; Graduation Usher: Mavtime Concert 1-2. [19] ARNOLD PETERSEN 122 Suffi eld Street, North Agawam Petr That deep, l ass voice—“Olaf —you know when ' Pete’s” around—rugged football player. Personality Club 4; Camera Club 1; Football Team 15-4; Prom Usher; Senior Play Committee. MARY ANN POHNER 100 North Westfield Street, Feeding Mills Mary Ann—Doesn’t think the trip from her house to school is long enough—A credit to the girls’ basketball team. Tri-IIi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4; Camera Club 4; Basketball 12-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4: Field Hockey 12-3-4; Volley Ball 12 3 4; Maytime Concert 1-4; Senior Play Committee; Narium Staff; Muror Staff 4. ISA It FRANCIS RAMAII 314 Cooper Street, Agawam Ham—Spends spare time riding in a red truck—keeps history class alive—never a dull moment. MARJORIE RIIKAULT 142 Carden Street, Feeding Mills Marge- Al—Friendly smile—twinkling blue eyes—always willing. Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Field Hockey 4; Volley Ball 4; Library I: Kid Party Committee; Sachem Staff; Mirror Staff 4; Student Council 3: Senior Play Committee. MARLENE B. RIVERS 43 Spring Street, North Agawam Marlene—Our own Baby Snooks—What is it that Agawam lacks 1—ImisIi fnl f f f Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Basketball 2-3; Baseball 2-3; Field Hockey 2-3; Volley Ball 2-3. GEORGE HENRY ROBERTS, .1R. 150 Walnut Street, North Agawam Churl;—A certain girl named Dorothy—our Navy Man big brown eyes. 120) ELMYRA A. SADAK 79 Belle Street, Springfield Emmy—Everyone's buddy—loads of fun—pretty clothes—good looks. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Baskctlwll 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-34; Field Hockey 1-2-3-4; Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-2; Operetta 2; Jun- ior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Captain of Apaches; Cheerleader 3; .Sachem Stall; Graduation Usher 3. ML A INK MARIE ST. JOHN 19 Acme Place, Springfield Lohu — It isn’t Tom or Harry, it’s DICK!—fun to know—never complains about the long journey to school. Tri-Hi Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3; Maytime Concert 1-2-3-4; Oper- etta 3; Operetta Usher 2-4; Junior Calm ret Committee; Prom Com- mittee; Sachem Staff; Senior Play Usher. JAMES EDWARD SCOTT 095 River Road, Agawam Jim—Oh, that Southern belle!!—flashy car—musically inclined. May time Concert 3-4; Operetta 1 -2-3-4. ROBERT MILTON SEALAXDER 41 Wilson Street, North Agawam Hob—Wasn’t Marlene’s cake good?—Quite an artist—such a l� ookkee| er! Visual Aids 1; Maytinto Concert 1-2-4; Operetta 1 -2-3-4; Sophomore Party Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Sachem Staff; Mirror Staff 4. WINSTON S. SHARPLKS, JR. 1411 Main Street, Agawam H'iii Has a wise remark for every occasion—proud of his foot- ball sweater—ace sports reporter. I.R.C. 2-3-4; Camera Club 4, Treasurer 4; Football Squad 3, Team 4; Track Team 2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-2-4; Operetta 1-4; Library 3; Sophomore Party Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee; Sochi m Staff; Mirror Staff 3-4; Class Song: Represent- ative t Massachusetts Boys’ State; American Essay Contest 3: West- ern Mass. Jr. Model Congress 3; Western Mass. Jr. Town Meeting of the Air 3. HELEN CAMERON SMITH 114 Maple Street, North Agawam Hid—Richard—lovely red hair—Marilyn’s house guest. Tri-lli Y 3-4; I.R.C. 2-3-4, Secretary 4; Mavtime Concert 1-2-3-1; Operetta 1-2-3-4; Junior Cala� ret Committee; Kid Party Committee; Senior Play Committee. (21] BERNICE SODEN Carr Avenue, Agawam Runny—Jimmy—What does she wear on her left hand?—Keep- er of t .'■ping Itooks. Basketball 1-2; Baseball 1-2; Field Hockey 12: Volley Ball 1-2. IDA PEARL STONE Barry Street, Feeding Hills —Earl—dashes down the hall after lunch trying to lieat the bell—loves to talk—good cook. Transferred from Ellsworth Memorial High School, South Windsor, Conn., spring of 1948. I.R.C. I DOROTHY SHIRLEY TARDI A 29 Albert Street, Agawam Dot—Richie—cute and petite—always very neat—the “Ag” room—Florida. Tri Ili V 1; Basketball 2; Basel Ml II 2: Field Hockey 2; Volley Ball 2: Maytime ( oncert 2: Operetta 2: Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Prom Usher; Kid Party Committee; Saclum Staff; Student Council 3-4; Senior Play; Secretary of Western Mass. Student Council Association; CheOrlCftd- ing 3; Picnic Committee. RONALD TREVALLION 21 Line Street, Feeding Hills Hounit Makes yummy ice cream—good debater—oh, that Eng- lish homework! Football Squad 4; Maytime Concert 3-4; Senior Play Committee. IRENE L. WEBLER 141 Maple Street, North Agawam Ixtves to ski—“Oh, Miss Burke”—faithful to Raiiilsnv Girls. Ski Club 3-4; Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4, President 4; Camem Club 4; Basketball 12-3 4; Baseball 12-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2 3. 4; Volley Ball 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-4; Operetta 2-3-1; Library 3; Sophomore Party Committee; Junior Cabaret Committee; Prom Committee; Kid Party Committee; Sudum Staff: Minor Staff 4: Junior Marshal; Representative to Girls’ State; Banquet Com- mittee. JOANNA CONSTANCE WHITE 45 Witheridge Street, Feeding Hills Joan—Roller skating, her favorite pastime—pleasant manner quiet. Tri-Hi-Y 4: Personality Club 2; Field Hockey 2; Maytime Concert 1-2; Operetta 2; Junior Cabaret Committee. I 22 ] SHIRI.KY LOUISE WHITE 606 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Shirt—We’ll remember her ns Topsv—big eyes, wavy hair— Vermont maple syrup is sweet. Ski Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Personality Club 4; I.R.C. 4; Maytime Con- cert l-.'M; Operetta 1-4; Student Council 3-4. VINCENT ZUCCO 7 Portland Street, Feeding Hills Zue—That certain freshman—such a harsh laugh—enjoys driv ing his car. FiHitball Squad 1-2, Team .'{•4; Sachem Staff. Class Motto-. Finished Yet Beginning (’hiss Colors : Maroon and While SCHOOL SONG Joyous and ever loyal, Let us l)oost for Agawam High; Let every heart sing; Let every voice ring, There’s no time to grieve or sigh. Rah! Rah! It’s ever onward, Our course pursuing. May defeat ne’er our ardor cool. Rah! Rah! But, united, we will boost for our Old Agawam High. 123] I Junior Marshal w5 — M n n a1 May Queenand Court BARB TOPSY I’VE BEEN A GOOD GIRL, SANTA 4r MUSICAL CALENDAR OF 1948 - 1949 SA September Opening of school_________________________“An Apple for the Teacher” First edition of Mirror___________________________“Rumors Are Flying” Foot hall season__________________“March, March on down the Field” October Sadie Hawkins’ Dance__________________________“A Fellow Needs a Girl November First report card______________________________“The Alphabet Song” Thanksgiving----------------------------------“Turkey in the Straw December Operetta_________________________“You and the Night and the Music” Penguin Hop______________________________“Penguin at the Waldorf” Kid Party______________________________________________“Toyland” Christmas________________________“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” January New Year’s---------------------------------------------------“Auld Lang Syne” Basketball season--------------------------------“Rain. Rain Polka” Measuring of Caps and ({owns-----------------“Chalkin’ and a Markin’” February Valentine’s Day __--------------------“Two Hearts Beating in % Time” Sweetheart Swing------------------------------------------- “You and 1” Play tryouts----------------“There’s No Business Like Show Business” March Tri-Hi-Y Conference......................... Par Away Places .1 pril Year Book deadline________________________________________“So Tired” Band and Orchestra concert---------------------“Strike I’p the Band” Faster________________________“Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies Everywhere Senior Play____________________________________ Stars in Your Eyes” First baseball game_____________-__ Take Me Out to the Ball Came May Tri-Hi-Y Dance________________________________ “Dancing with a Deb Prom___________________________________________ Moonlight and Roses Maytime Concert______________________“It’s a Grand Night for Singing” Ju ne Class Banquet ____________________________________“Good, Good, Good!' Exams___________________________________________“Blues in the Night' Graduation Night___________________________“Pomp and Circumstance Citizenship Awards__________________________________“You’re the Top Last Assembly___________________ Brush Those Tears from Your Eyes' Class Picnic____________“Pack l'p Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag 127] CLASS of 'W Words by Wih Sharpies Music led 7 J ..- — Hs—r H 1 r—r t g:b- - J J Jz ■ • L_azJ How bright will through mem rys Haze These hap-gy can? frw hi school days fh prv j f j| -n Sh I—r —i ■;■ -4 -r-j— F— fi _ y. , J 1 -I 3 ■ 1 � W T « w m m m -J • a - - i rfi-T—i—d-i I 1 v4_-b . i • • • mJ « ■v ||| . -- m _ ai—J 1 O 1 we the class of _ .. fi ...... fi for- iy nine d .... -fi o lea Ae these trea- iurfti 4 -f Kalb of iKih C V a t E E xf E • • P r P « r ■TT I ' ' 9 i 1 _ 4 r i 1 I . • i ■ Janice Anderson Date Book To Janice goes this little black hook. To keep a record of the men on her hook. Deane Andrews Classes We give you this pair of horn-rimmed glasses, So you can see your many admiring lasses. Arlene Babcock Car We present this Iteautiful ear to you; Since Harry sold his, you’re very blue. Libby Bai.dakem.i Wave lotion Your dark black hair has natural curls; With this wave lotion you can capture the girls. Bernice Banvii.le Horse You like to ride and ride indeed; And so we give you this beautiful steed. Dorothy Baihjy Answer Book If you find teaching a difficult task, This book will answer the questions asked. Eugene Bebari� Car Your father's car is so hard to liorrow. Here’s one of your own to end your sorrow. Robert Binnknkade Paint Brush To you we give a big paint brush For decorations you may have to do in a rush. Priscilla Binns Key to Fort Devon This key will open the gate to Fort Devon, So you can remain forever in luuvcn. Claire Borgatti Diary Keep this diary up to date With news of Richie; don’t be late. Harold Burnett Skunk “Stinky” Burnett is your nickname; We hope this animal you can tame. Dorothy CarTELLO Blue ribbon price Since you’re pretty, witty, and wise, We’ll give to you this blue riblton prize. Thomas Casikllo Ski pole Keeping vour balance while skiing down hill Will not la hard with these poles at your will. Dolores Castelli Walking Stick You love hiking and walking, so Take this stick wherever you go. Robert Castelli Stilts Your problem is to try to grow. These stilts add inches; ask us, we know! Ann Ciiarpbntier Memo pail Because you're always rushing to and fro, We give you this so you Won’t sav, “Oo-oh!” Michael Chmielewski Fishing pole When fish are a jumpin’ and work is all done, Pick up this fishin’ pole and have your- self fun. Gordon Clarke Bed tie To such a good dresser as you are, Gordie, We give this red tic to make you more sporty. Janet Collins Jack-in-the-box Laughing is what you really enjoy. And your companion?------this jolly toy. 29 Shirley Coughi.ix Badio When you’re staying at home ami have nothing to do, This radio wil comfort you and keep your skies blue. Maky Alice Craigie Vote This vote for “Miss Agawam High” is for you. You’re our candidate; we mean it, too. Richard Daolio Diary This diary is for you alone. Write your thoughts; they’ll never Iw known. Henry D'Amours Checkerboard In checkeis this chap is in the groove; He always knows the next correct move. Raymond Davis Scholarship Your talents are known to everyone here; Take this scholarship to start your career. Dorothy Dei nhiia Least The lease to this camera shop will last forever If to tint our pictures you endeavor. Norma Delucchi Vogue A Vogue reporter you ought to lie, To tell us folks what fashions decree. Frederick Demers Star A skating fan you truly are; And in this s|K� rt you are a star. Wii.i.iam Desjari.ais Cartoon Book With cartoon drawing you like to dally; This little Iniok ought to l o right up your alley. Gilbert Drake Pep When your horse’s tired and won’t move another step, You can recover his vigor with this l� ig 1m� . of pep. Betty Anne Dunn llom We never know when you are near; So here’s a horn to make us hear. George Farina Stamps Collecting stamps is your pastime; These ought to make your collection just fine. James Fenton Contract Because Agawam's equipment is only the best, We give you our contract to supply all the rest. Alice Francis Flag of Truce Carry this flag wherever you go; It will keep friendship all aglow. Marion Fuller Whittle With this whistle you can call All the plays in basketball. Barbara Fusco Dancing Shoes To keep your feet dancing forever light We give you these dancing shoes, so pretty and bright. Shirley Glidden Bookkeeping book This bookkeeping book will be in de- mand ; Wherever you are, keep it in hand. Gloria Goui.i� Wedding Bells Wedding bells will soon be ringing for thee; A happy girl you then will be. Kvblyn GOYBTTE Bolling pin This rolling pin is good ammunition. Since matrimony is your ambition. Rita Goyette Thermometer This will help you as a nurse. When taking temperatures - good or worse! Josephine Green Liniment Bounding the typewriter every day Will not, with this, wear your fingers away. Irene Hackett Bobby pin When we present you with this pin, Yell “Bob. Bob, Bobbie!” and then gi in! Harold Hannon Final Word Because it's self-confidence that you lack, We give this to you; now talk back! Barbara Hansen Picture Jack Armstrong may Ih the “All Ameri- can Bov,” But this picture of Jack Cassidy will fill you with joy. Isabel Houghton Jug of Good Cheer Here is a jug of potent Good Cheer, Guaranteed to make you happy through- out the year. Lois Housman Cashews Because you like to chew and chew, For you we have some roasted cashews. Edward Johnson Gum What would you do without any gum? We bet your jaws would get awfully numb! MARSHALL Keyes Ladder of Success Higher and higher up this ladder you’ll climb, On and on till the end of time. Thomas Knight Scon card You’re au all-round fellow; and what is more, In studies ami sports you know the score. James Krupienkki Baton When “James the Maestro from Aga warn High Waves this baton, hearts will flutter and sigh. Helen Kusiak Music Wouldn’t you like to render a song? We even brought some music along. Shirley Larson Photograph Put this in with vour photographs; In later years it will bring many laughs. [30] Kathleen DETENDES Record This ‘‘collector’s item’ is all reet With a real quick tempo ami solid beat! Leon Letendre Hammer To start your career here’s a hammer; Now you can hang out that carpenter's I «inner. Rosemary Loxohi Candy treat For a girl both quiet ami sweet. Here's a camlv treat that’s hard to l� eat. Eugene MacLean Hoc To a farmer of Agawam we give this hoe, To eliminate weeds and to make your plants grow. Robert Magistri A Western Well, don my spurs and ten gallon hat; Give me a Western, and that’s that! Robert Masi Bowling Ball Since Imwling is vour favorite hobby, This ball will bring vou loads of luck, Bobby! John McCoOL Movie ticket Since you’re so fond of going to shows, This ticket will admit you to a feature at Loew’s. Ei.eky Montagna Ship Sea Scout Elery, we leave you a ship So you can take a long, long trip. Anna MokasSI Needle aiul thread With needle and thread Anna sews and sews, Busily making all her stylish clothes. Anna Morris Candy kiss Because you’re such a sweet little miss, We give to you this candy kiss. Marilyn Myers Pillow If while skating you hnp|� en to fall. This downy soft pillow will boar it all. Ronai.i� Trevallion Mute All «lav long you bmt. Toot, TOOT! Please, why won’t you use this niutef Irene O’Connor Pencil and pad This ]toncil ami pad will come in handy When taking dictat ion front a ltoss that’s dandy. TlIERESA Paro Agawam '‘A As a cheerleader in the year of forty- seven-eight. This great big “A” you certainly «lid late. Arnold Petersen Wildroot With this, your long blonde hair Nee«l never again lte your «l« spair. Mary Ann Pohner Candy bar They sav that fourth-period study is your pre-lunch; Here’s another candy bar for you to munch. Isar Ramaii Vitamin pills Before every class you lose all your pep? These pills wo prescrilie to make you hep. Marjorie Riieault Watch Since it's a watch that you «l«� ire, Give “his” back; this one’s for hire. Marlene Rivers Baby bonnet As our Baby Snooks” you win a prize; So try this one, just for size. George Roberts Model aeroplane Making models is a great game; Have lots of fun with this aeroplane. Ei.myra SadaK Hair brush Your lovely hair is our delight; Now you can brush it every night. Elaine St. John Money tree Money, Money!” is your moan. With this your father won’t groan. James Scott Magic violin Jimmie’s bushy eyebrow’s and this magic violin Will turn heads of musicians and their praises win. Robert Seai.ander Account books To nmk« sure that Page «loesn’t lose any weight, We give you these liooks to keep the accounts straight. Winston Sharim.es Seat in Hall of Famt Because we know you’ll make yourself a name, We give you this seat in the Hall of Fame. Helen Smith Home economics book Your interest in home economics is great; We hoj « this ln� ok you’ll appreciate. Bernice Sohen Wedding ring To match the ring on your left hand, We give to you this wedding liaml. Ida Stone Cook book When memory fails on the methods of cooking. Just pick up this lunik and start looking. Dorothy Taddia Bathing cap When you’re sitting bv the sea, This bathing cap will useful be. Irene Webi.er Pass to “J” Because «lancing is your delight, You’ll In the happi« st girl on Saturday night. Joan White Roller skates We hop© that these will Innle no ill; Inst ad they should just fill the bill. Shirley White Map of Vermo’nt Why does Vermont hol«l such an attrac- tion for you? Is it the lakes, the mountains, or a l«ov who’s true? VINCENT ZUCCO Our praises Our praises you ertainly !«� «leserve, For manners, appearance, and reserve. Barbara Hansen Irene Ha«kett Irene O’Connor Raymond Davis (31] JUNIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President: DOMINIC DICLEMENTI Secretary: JOANNE BELTRANDI Vice President: SALLY L1NDBLAD Treasurer: DAVID DAVENPORT We the Class of '49 being as sound of mind as we probably ever shall be. in order to pass on our many excess talents and possessions, do make and publish this, our last will and testament. Here- with, we do dispose of many of our dearest possessions as follows: Mr. Wright : A push cart to carry your mail and supplies from your ear to the school. Mr. Dacey: An extra special year to compliment the senior girls. Mr. Harris: Another year to guide the Class of ’50 as well as you did the Class of '49. Miss Smith : A class to mother as you «liti the Class of '49. Miss Ward: A telephone to communicate with Miss Smith in order to save you many steps. Jasper: An officer’s uniform to give you more authority so that out of town cars will know why you're standing there. Citizens of Agawam: Our thanks for making these the best years of our lives. Faculty: Part-time work to carry you through the summer vacation. Junior Class: A year’s rest between Julius Caesar and Macbeth. (You certainly need it.) Sophomore Class: The good fortune of having Miss Phelps for a class adviser. Freshman Class: To you we leave our homerooms with Miss Smith and Miss Ward. Fighth Grade: It's a long wait, but we wish you success as the Class of 53. Seventh Grade: A telescope to sec what the future has in store for you. Room 26: An electric eye to warn the students of the approach of Mr. Dacey. Caro! Consolati: A boyfriend of your own. Ronald Ralboni: A chance to compete for next year's class president. Gloria ffalchek : Some of Janice Anderson’s friendliness. Dominick DiClemenli: Some white shirts. Barbara Bartosiak: A year to be president of Tri-Hi. June Miller: Some of Helen Kusiak’s excess chatter. Norman Saltier: The realization that your frankness is often rudeness. Elaine Wolcott: Our choice for chairman of the clean-up committee for the Kid Party. I 33 J Eugene Gregory: A private room where you can study. Beverly Stewart: A place in Red's heart. Richard Hanrahan: Nothin but praise! Verna Porter Bernice Chmielewski: A better outlook on life. Atvah Pearsall: An operation to remove your infantile ways. Patricia Brissette: Peaches and cream to match your complexion. John Schwartz: The “fJreat Lover award of the year. Bit a Shea: A home near the high school so that you can take part in school activ- ities next year. Esther Campbell: Another year to help Miss McCormick with Red Cross work. David Davenport: The dignity of a senior. Marguerite Bheault: A chance to become Miss Personality of your class. Jane Moruzzi:Another year to baffle your classmates with your love affairs. Ronald Irving : The privilege of being Miss Parvanian’s private accountant. Beverly Case: A pair of eyelashes to match the color of your hair. Francis St. Jacques: A soap you’re not allergic to. Mary Conwag: A color scheme for your skirts and sweaters. John Merendante: A medal for combining good looks, good nature, and good manners. Harry Protzenko: A tube of Pepsodent toothpaste for that nice smile. Kathryn Monahan : A sunbeam so you can slide down to earth. Robert Hynes: Our thanks for proving gentlemen do not prefer blondes. Marie Grasso: A year to he captain of the girls s|H� rts team. Wilfred Lenville : Our choice as Mr. I. Q. of the Class of T 0. Robert Faye: Top spot on the pitching staff for 1950. Vivian Plouffe : A joke book to read when life gets too serious. Everett Cross: An Emily Post award for your courtesy. Robert Fearn : A year to settle down. Joanne Beltrandi: Our choice as next year’s Class Wit. James Cassidy: Some of the dignity of the older Cassidys. Robert Hyland: Another year to he the whistler in Room 26. Robert McMahon : A chance to be again the capable class treasurer that you were in your sophomore year. Elizabeth Pond: A Dicky Bird. Robert Schmidt: Someone to borrow your eraser during bookkeeping. Alfred ('asella: The realization that you aren’t being continually persecuted by all your teachers. Norman Gottsche: A jab with a pin to get you going. [34] Theresa Bovat: A diploma before the marriage license. Hugh Kieman: A year to lose a little of your shyness. Marriii Sjostrom: A bobby pin to keep your goldilocks in place. Nancy Hall: Many more successful pajama parties. BoberI Jones: A pretty classmate to escort to social affairs. Carol Could: Some of Priscilla Binus' height. Stuart Franklin : A dignified damsel for a dignified man. Elinor Murphy: The honor of becoming a senior baton twirler. Eugene l rygowski: Our vote as the boy with the cutest dimples. Marilyn Cosse: A ten-year supply of mirrors. Don’t use them all at once. Bussell Jenks: A typewritten speech for next year’s F.F.A. oratorical contest. Patricia Milliken: Another prosperous year as waitress at the Corner Grill. Bohert Ceiger: An inspiration from one of your girl friends to make you move a little faster. Jacquelyn Cowles: A partnership in Fenton’s Sporting Goods. Gerald Mason: A position on the All Western Mass, football team. Lucille Pomeroy: A megaphone so you can be heard. Eugene South worth : Another year to pester the girls. Nancy Pond: Something to calm your nerves. James Hollister: A place in Robert Shechev’s heart. Alice Passman : A year to quiet your temper. Peter Imelio: Another year to carry on your love life. Cordon Cottsche : A passing mark in chemistry. Thelma Coughlin: Another year to have Carol’s companionship. Bicliard Crocco: An answer for some of those English questions. Sally Lindblad: A bouquet for being just you. Judson Hastings Peter Shibley : Titles of Co-captains of next year’s basket- ball team. Barbara IAptak: A car to chase the boys around in. Bernard Leger: You have so much more than Gregory Peck. Why should you fight it? In witness whereof, we do affix our seal this twenty-fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. Haroi.d Burnett Gilbert Drake KATHLEEN IjETENDRE Anna Morassi Theresa Paro Elmyra Sadak [ 35 ] SOPHOMORE CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President: DON AU) RUE AULT iu President: ROSALIE BRUNO Secretary: BAULINK DK’KINSON Treasurer: ALBERT ST. PETER Win: Time : 2009 Place: Annual meeting of the Aga- wam (irave Diggers, Morti- cians, and Undertakers' Union. “We, Janice Anderson, Irene Welder, Deane Andrews, and 1. Win Sharpies, are gathered together in the parlor of our, ahem, ‘establishment Deane An- drews, our president, is speaking.” DEANE: “You know, gang, business has dropped oft' a great deal lately. When Dr. Ed Johnson passed away, we lost one of our best means of support. Whv it's been twenty years since we reallv had a buxv week.” JANICE: “Yes, those were the good old days. Speaking of the good old days, it was just sixty years ago we graduated from A. II. S. We had some out- standing classmates who went down to the sea in ships. Bobby Sealander be- came Admiral of the Sea Scouts. Remember the Naval Reserve row boat that broke all speed records? It was operated by Dinny” Clark and George Roberts. ' IRENE: You know, kids, 1 was just thinking about the old gang the other day. Gil Drake and Anna Morassi, Gloria Gould and her Joey, and Pris Binns and Dick were the first to leave Agawam. The farmers left soon, too. Eugene Melean and Jimmy Fenton went to Cuba to raise Cane, Jimmy Scott went to Georgia to raise Georgia Peaches, and George Farina went out West to raise landscapes in his landscape garden. Another one who left early was Pierre D'Amours. He was with you in the Olympics wasn't he, Win?” WIN: That's right, Irene. Pierre came through in the four-ounce ping- pong-put, but I won out in the checker tournament. We also were on the win- ning relay team, The Glue-Foot Four.” Tom Casiello took the ski champion- ship trophy with hardly any competition. The officials made him bring it back, though ; they didn’t approve of larceny.” DEANE: Remember Yin Zueco? Before we put the‘finishing touches' on him, he was driving a truck. He putted around town shouting, ‘Pink Lem- onade, five cents a glass!’ Emmy Sadak was starring on the ‘Baby Snooks Show’ while she was in Hollywood. Dot Taddia had just finished her last picture when we were notified that she was waiting for us. Ted Keyes was also spending his (37) last days in Hollywood too, as a penny-pinching old bachelor living in Beverly Hills. Nolen Smith and her singing husband were out there too, and so was Tcss Paro with her own private gossip column. ’ JANICE: One of the most successful businessmen in our class was John McCool, who ran a fashion shop for women. Irene Hackett and Joan White worked for him as salesgirls while Barb Hansen modeled the new styles. Michael Chmiclewski had a nice shoe repair shop, and Isar Hamah was president of the Hamah's Sink and Garbage-Disposal Factory. Bob Castelli and Bob Magistri had quite a business selling Adler Elevator Shoes until Irene and 1 forced them out of business. ‘Sadler Submarine Shoes instantly make you two feet shorter. They bore into the ground! We didn't do t«w badly ourselves. WIN: Ann Charpcnticr and Dodic Barry became women professors at Fitchburg State Teachers College, and they had Anna Morris as their private secretary. Bill Desjarlais took over the Dick Tracy Strip. Jim Krupienski got (lene Krupa's job, and Ronnie Trcvallion got Harry James’s job. Betty ran away, though. ’ IRENE: Don't forget the really lucky ones. The girls in the G.Y.D.C.D. M.A.Y.C.A.K.T.D.A.D.O.O.T.C.C. CU B.” WIN: “For goodness sakes. what does all that mean? IRENE: Oh. that’s the det Your Dust Cloth, Dry Mop, and Vacuum Cleaner and Keep the Dust and Dirt Out of the Corners Club.' Dolores Castelli, Janet Collins. Norma Delucchi. Marilyn Meyers, Elaine St. John, and Marjorie Rheault were the most successful members of the club. I must say. most of them gave us a lot of business, didn't they. Deane?” DEANE: That's right. Claire Borgatti, Mary Ann Pohncr, and Alice Francis were our gilts to the nursing profession. Irene O’Connor, Shirley (Hidden, Josephine Green, and Hay Davis all did very well in tin business world. Besides their regular work, Irene became the world’s fastest typist, and Hay and Shirley co-starred in ‘Life With Mom and Pop’ on Broadway. In Jose- phine's spare time she taught dancing at Arthur Murray's. And let’s not for- get Shirley While. Thanks to her experience at our Senior Kid Party, she be- came Alice Jolson, Queen of the Minstrels. She. too, sent us many customers. Betty Ann Dunn did the most traveling. She went to China as a missionary. Bob Masi travelled a lot, too. His chemistry lab exploded one day when he was preparing a cup of strong coffee.” JANICE: Hal Hannon and Hal Burnette both played professional basketball. Richie Daglio became a manufacturer of sporting equipment and made a mint of money. Bernice Banville became a French interpreter at tin I'. N. Eugene Berard became famous overnight when he walked away with the top prize on Talent Scouts for playing his saxophone. Before Deane joined us. he. Fred Demers, and Arnold Petersen ran a fine restaurant. ‘Come to I 38 ] Fred. Pete, and Deane’s for Bread, Meat, and Beans.’ Ida Stone and Bernice Soden cheerfully served their wonderful meals, and the customers were enter- tained by the delightful songs of the trio of Marilyn Myers, Shirley Larsen, and Lois Housman.” JANICE: “Yes, Libby Baldarelli became a billionaire with his Pressed ham factory, and Helen Kusiak was his efficient secretary. Two other busi- ness magnates were Iz .y Houghton and Shirley Coughlin, who sold Ford cars.” WIN: “Remember poor Corky Letcndrc, our first customer? She got quite a shock when she pricked her finger while sewing on her husband’s varsity (J.B.P. (Green Bay Packers). Rosie Longhi and Dot Deloghia remember how sweet they were — made a fortune manufacturing Gooey-Chewy Candy Bars. Bobby Binnenkade continued art work. He became a famous 'French Artiste in Paris. Arlene Babcock was a dance hostess at the l S. O. Remem- ber the great football playing Tommy Knight and 'Horse’ Letendre did in high school? I always thought they’d make fine coaches when they grew older. They did, and they got jobs near home. too. Their teams had four un- defeated seasons. The Mt. Holyoke volley ball and field hockey teams swept all opponents aside. Of course, with Marion Fuller and Marlene Rivers playing field hockey and Alice Craigie and Dot Cartello leading cheers, they couldn’t lose.” JANICE: I guess that’s all there are. isn't it, Irene? Oh no, there’s someone we all forgot Elery Montagna.” IRENE: Listen! Someone’s knocking at the door! Maybe another one of our customers. Hey, it's Elery!” ALL GREET ELERY. ELERY: Well, people, (gasp.) here 1 am. I’ve just returned from travelling around the, (gasp,) world in an ox cart. I started after graduation in June 1949, and am I ever, (gasp,) tired! (Fallsdown) DEANE: “Get out your shovels, people. We aren’t through yet. But at last we know what has happened to every last member of our beloved class of 1949.” J A NI CE A N DERSON Irene Webler Deane Andrews Winston Sharpi.es SENIOR PLAY HOME SWEET HOMICIDE This year’s play was the twenty-sixth performed by a senior class in Agawam. Home Sired Homicide, a three-act mystery-comedy, was presented on April pnder the direction of Mrs. Dorothea Nardi. CAST Morion Curst airs Shirley (Hidden Archii_____________William Dcsjarlais April_________________Dorothy Taddia. Dinah_______________Barbara Hansen Polit Walker_______ danice Anderson Wallie Sanford __ Robert Binnenkadc Mrs. Cherington_______Priscilla Binns Mr. Cherington______Marshall Keyes It a pert Van Deuscn__Hilbert Drake Frankie tiley Robert Castelli Bill Smith______________Thomas Knight Sergeant O'Han ______ Harold Burnett Pete-----------------Thomas Casiello Joi Ha------------------(Horia iould Flashlight______________Fred Demers Slukeij_________________Robert Masi Wendy____________________________Anna Morassi Mag_____________________________Irene O’Connor ■In, Cordon Clarke Betsy_______________Kathleen Lctendre [40] 1 OP 1 0 M J 00 J 0 n TITLE FIRST CHOICE Miss Quiz Kid Mr. Quiz Kid Most Popular Girl Mosl Popular Hop Prettiest Girl licsl-lookin j IIop H cst-dressed (I irl Best-dressed Hop Wittiest Girl Wittiest Hop (' I ass S it n ps t ress Glass Crooner Best Actress Best Actor Quietest Girl Quietest Hop Our Ginger Boyers Our Fred Astaire Hest-all-round Girl Iiesf-all-round Hop Class Choice for Sister ('lass Choice for Brother Mischii f-maker (Girl) Mischief-maker (Hop) Girl Most Likely to Succeed Hop Most Likely to Succeed Girl Who Did Most for School Hop Who Did Mosl for School Class Lady ('lass Gentleman Cutest Girl Cutest Hop Friendliest Girl Friendliest Hop ('lass Coquette ('lass Casanova Class Chatterbox (Girl) ('lass Chatterbox (Hop) Hest Girl Athlete Hest Hop Athlete (Horia Gould Raymond Davis Ann Charpcntier Thomas Knight Janice Anderson Gilbert Drake Alice Craigie Leon Let end re Kathleen Letendre Winston Sharpies Gloria Gould Marshall Keyes Priscilla Binns William Desjarlais Betty Anne Dunn James Fenton Josephine Green Leon Letendre Janice Anderson Thomas Knight Dorothy Barry Thomas Casiello Kathleen Letendre Fred Demers Ann Charpcntier Marshall Keyes Ann Charpcntier Marshall Keyes Dorothy Deloghia Thomas Casiello Rosemary Longhi Deane Andrews Ann Charpcntier Robert Castelli Dorothy Cartello Richard Daglio Helen Kusiak Fred Demers Isabel Houghton Thomas Knight SECOND CHOICE Barbara Hansen Winston Sharpies Barbara Hansen Marshall Keyes Anna Morris Deane Andrews Norma Dclucchi Gilbert Drake Isabel Houghton William Desjarlais Helen Kusiak Raymond Davis Barbara Hansen Marshall Keyes Mary Ann Polmer James Krupicnski Barbara Fusco Edward Johnson Dorothy Taddia Robert Castelli Emmy Sadak Raymond Davis Isabel Houghton Arnold Petersen Barbara Hansen Raymond Davis Barbara Hansen Thomas Knight Ann Charpcntier Raymond Davis Arlene Babcock Edward Johnson Dorothy Taddia Winston Sharpies Claire Borgatti Gilbert Drake Kathleen Letendre Winston Sharpies Kathleen Letendre Edward Johnson [41] FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President: WILLIAM GONET Secretary: ANN PRATTI Vice President: MARCIA GOULD Treasurer: TERRY WOODBURY PRO MERITO Although Pro Merito was not organized at Agawam High School until 1925, membership in the organization was made retroaetivc to include the mem- bers of the Class of 1924. At an assembly on March 14. fifteen members of the Class of 1949 were awarded Pro Merito pins. Reverend Prank E. Dunn was the guest speaker. His topic was Keeping Everlastingly At It. The Pro Merito members served as guides at both the junior and senior high Parents' Nights. On October 2-1 the Pro Merito members attended the zone meeting held at Palmer. They also attended the state meeting in (ircenfield on May 14. OFFICERS President_______________________________Marshall Keyes Secretary________ ______________________Irene O'Connor Faculty Adviser______________________Miss Eleanor Smith Members: Janice Anderson. Dorothy Cartello, Ann Charpenticr, Alice Craigie, Raymond Davis. Dorothy Deloghia, Shirley (Hidden. (Horia Could, Barbara Hansen. Marshall Keyes. Thomas Knight. Helen Ivusiak. Shirley Larson, Rosemary Longhi, Irene O'Connor. STUDENT COUNCIL The first Student Council at Agawam High was elected in 1926. During 1948-49 the Council chose as its motto, “Consideration of the rights and properties of others ’ Through the suggestion Jm x in the school office many new ideas for the benefit of the pupils were introduced. At the 1948 spring convention of the Western Massachusetts Student Council Association. Dorothy Taddia was elected secretary. OFFICERS President _______ Vice I resident _ Secretary________ Treasurer________ Faculty Adviser . Raymond Davis ____Nancy Hall Ann Charpcnticr _ Ronald Balboni Mr. Montagna Senior Members: Ann Charpcnticr, Raymond Davis, Edward Johnson, Marshall Keyes, Thomas Knight, Irene O’Connor, Dorothy Taddia. [49] THE MIRROR The Mirror was first published in 1924 as a magazine. Two years ago the form was changed to that of a newspaper. This year the number of pages was increased from four to six. MIRROR STAFF Editor-in-Chicf________________________Marshall Keyes Sports Editors Winston, Sharpies, Robert McMahon, Robert Hyland Exchange Editor___________________________________Irene Welder Circulation Editors Helen Kusiak, Robert Faye, Richard Hanrahan Business Manager________________________Janice Anderson Art _________________________________ Robert Rinncnkadc Adviser_________________________Miss Queenie Parvanian Senior lit porters: Deane Andrews. Irene O'Connor, Robert Scalander, (Jloria Gould, Ann Cliarpcntier, Barbara Hansen. Alice Craigic, Theresa Paro. Senior Typists: Josephine Green. Mary Ann Pohncr, Majorie Rheault. [50] THE SACHEM The first senior yearbook was published by the Class of 1927. In 1939 the Student Council voted that Suclum be adopted as the name of the annual. Steering Committee: Dorothy Cartello, Ann Charpenticr, Marshall Keyes. Editorial Stuff: Janet Collins, Alice Craigie, Dorothy Deloghia, Barbara Hansen, Rosemary Longhi, Marjorie Rheault, Dorothy Taddia. Typists: Bernice Banville, Evelyn Goyette, Rita Goyette, Josephine Green, Helen Kusiak, Irene O'Connor. Art: Robert Binnenkadc. Norma Deluechi, William Desjarlais, Robert Sea lander. Irene Welder Business Stuff: Janice Anderson, Libero Baldarclli, Dorothy Barry, Ann Charpenticr, Raymond Davis, Harold Hannon. Irene Welder, Vincent Zucco. Features: Janice Anderson. Deane Andrews, Dorothy Barry, Harold Burnett. Raymond Davis, Gilbert Drake, Irene Hnckctt . Barbara Hansen, Kathleen Letendre, Anna Morassi, Irene O’Connor, Theresa Paro, Km my Sadak. Advisers: Miss Eleanor Smith. Mrs. Audrey Blake, Miss Ruth Dickerman. I 51 ] CAMERA CLUB Camera Club, first organized in 1930, is intended for those interested in photography as a hobby or as a career. The club is fortunate in having dark room facilities and the necessary photographic equipment. The members learned something of the technique of good photography as well as the processing of film. The club activities included bowling on Monday nights, a guest speaker, and general discussions. OFFICIOUS President______ Vice President Secretary _____ Treasurer______ Ad riser _____ Deane Andrews ___(’arol (’onsolati _____ Nancy Hall Winston Sharpies Mr. Joseph Freme Senior Members: Janice Anderson, Deane Andrews, Libero Baidarelli, Dorothy Barry, Ann Charpentier, Dorothy Dcloghia. Alice Francis, Rita (ioyette, Thomas Knight, Rosemary Longhi. Robert Masi, Arnold Petersen, Mary Ann Pohncr, Winston Sharpies, Irene Welder. [52] INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club was formed in 1935 and reorganized in 1942. This year’s speakers included Rev. Frank Dunn of Feeding Hills: Mr. Stanley Zaneho, who spoke on Army life in China and showed a movie of the building of the Burma Road; Mrs. Roger Auclair. who told us about her life in (Germany; and Miss Mary Kelly, who described her experiences as an ex- change teacher in England. The I.R.C. presented the assembly commemorating Washington’s birthday. OFFICERS President_______ Treasurer_______ Secretary ______ Faculty Adviser ____Marshall Keyes ____Deane Andrews ---- Helen Smith Miss Marjorie Ward Senior Members: Janice Anderson, Deane Andrews. Robert Binnenkade, Janet Collins, Betty Anne Dunn. Marshall Keyes, Helen Smith, Ida Stone, Marilyn Myers. [ 53 ] PERSONALITY CLUB Personality Club was organized in 1942 to develop more pleasant person- alities, to promote better manners and poise, and to advance social life. The program this year included several outstanding speakers, an assembly, the Sadie Hawkins’ Dance, and the Sweetheart Swing. OFFICERS President _______ Vice President _ Si err tiiri ____ Treasurer________ Faculty Adviser ______ Irene Welder .........Nancy Hall ________ Nanev Pond ______Marshall Keyes Miss Ruth Dickerman Senior Mi whirs: .Janice Anderson, Deane Andrews, Libero Baldcrelli, Dorothy Barry. Robert Binnenkade, Priscilla Binns, Harold Burnett. Ann Charpentier, (Jordon Clarke, Dorothy Deloghia, Gloria Could. Barbara Hansen, Lois llousman. Thomas Knight, Leon Lctendrc. Rosemary Longhi, Arnold Peter- sen. Mary Ann Pointer, Irene Welder. Shirley White. I 54 ] TRI - HI - Y Tri-Hi-V belongs to tho National Ili-Y Fellowship. The first Agawam Tri-Ili-Y Club was founded in 1934 to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community lii«rli standards of Christian character. Tri-Ili-Y’s successful year consisted of a covered dish supper, a mock prom, a spring dance, club discussions, and guest speakers. Fifteen members attended the Ninth Two-State Tri-lli Y and Older (1 iris’ Conference in Heading, Mass. Money obtained from noon movies and the treasury was given to the World Youth Fund, the Red Cross, and the school library. OFFICERS President______ Vice President Secretary_____ Treasurer_____ Ad riser______ __ Ann Charpenticr ___Janice Anderson Dorothy Dcloghia __ Rosemary Longhi Miss Eleanor Miller Senior Members: Janice Anderson, Arlene Babcock, Dorothy Barry, Priscilla Binns, Dorothy Cartcllo. Dolores Castelli, Ann Charpenticr, Shirley Coughlin, Mary Alice Craigie, Dorothy Dcloghia, Norma Deluechi, Alice Francis, Barbara Fusco, Shirley (Hidden, (Horia Could. Evelyn (Joyctte, Rita (Jovctte, Josephine Creep. Irene llackett, Barbara Hansen. Helen Kusiak, Kathleen Lctendrc, Rosemary Longhi, Anna Morassi. Anna Morris, Marilyn Myers, Irene O’Connor, Theresa Paro, Marlene Rivers. Elnivra Sadak. Helen Smith. Elaine St. John. Dorothy Taddia. Irene Welder, Joan White. (55) THE SKI CLUB Tlu Ski Club, under the supervision of Mr. Robert Shields Jr., was two years old this year. Because of the shortness of the season the new slopes on Provin Mountain were not put to use, but members used other slopes in this vicinity. Some of the members were instructed in First Aid by Mr. Richard Hibbard. First Aid certificates make members eligible to become Ski Patrol members in the future. The Ski Club also presented Dr. Frank Howard's movie. Wax Those Skis, on March 10, 1D40. OFFICERS r, i sitit ni Vice President Secretary_____ Treasurer_____ Adviser------- _ Janice Anderson ___Elaine Wolcott _ Patricia Brissette __ Thomas Casiello Mr. Robert Shields Senior Members: Janice Anderson, Thomas Casiello. Irene Welder. ( 56 J FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The RF.A. enjoyed its tenth successful year. Among the activities were an undefeated basketball team, a successful assembly on fire in miniature, cattle and poultry judging at the I’nivcrsity of Massachusetts, the annual square dance, the Public Speaking contest, and the annual father and son banquet. The club motto is Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Darning to Live, Living to Serve. OF FI DDKS President________ Vice President _ Secret nr if_____ Treasurer________ Stilt im I ______ lie torter------- Faculty Adviser ___John Schwartz. ___Richard Hrocco — Jared Hastings . Kugcne MncLcan __ Donald Rheault ___ Russell Jonks Mr. David Skolnick Senior Members: Fugcne Mac Lean and James Fenton. [57] BAND A band was first formed at Agawam in 1939. In tin spring of 1947 a new band was organized. With donations from the Lions Club and other townspeople, uniforms and instruments were purchased. The band made its first appearance in uniform at the Western Massachusetts Music Festival in the spring of 1948. The members had previously played at football games, but without the colorful uniforms. In the fall, under the direction of Mr. Howard Crottv, the band per- formed at all the football games. The band also played at assemblies, the West Springfield basketball games, and the small School Tourney. A band concert was given on April 8, 1949. Senior Members: Janice Anderson. Winston Sharpies, Konald Trevallion. ( 58 ] OPERETTA 1923 was the year of the fii st operetta. “The Helle of Bagdad,” by Geoffrey Morgan and Frederick .Johnson, was presented on December 3$ 1948 by the (Jlee Club under the direction of Miss .Mary Ilaycs. The accompanist was Barbara Ilansen. The orchestra, con- ducted by Mr. Crotty, offered several selections during intermission. CAST OF CHAR ACT ERS Mrs. . . Horace McCann, new American Consul in Bagdad__________Irene Welder Elsa McCann, her daughter____________________________________ Helen Kusiak Anne Blackwell, a friend of Elsa's____________________________Kathryn Monahan Archie Fitzgibbons, from Dear Old London________________________Gordon Jenks elinda, the Cali h’s favorite dancer_________________________Sally Lindldad Rose, the daughter of Caliph_________________________________ Vivian Plouffc Lily., another daughter_____________________________________ Beverly Baader Alt Ben Mustapha, tin Prefect of Police________________________Edward (Hidden 11 assan El Corel), tin Caliph of Bitgdad. ................. James Hollister Jewel, his favoriU daughter____________________________________Marcia Gould Boh Ballentine. an airplane mechanic______ Marshall Keyes Bill Blake, his friend and companion ________________________ Robert Keyes Henrietta Whipstitch, a romantic s nnster______________________Elaine Wolcott Dick Taylor, from the Super Suprenu Film Co.__________________ Ronald Balboni Senior Members in Chorus and Production Staff: Janice Anderson, Robert Binnenkade. Priscilla Bin ns, Ann Charpcntier, Marion Fuller. Shirley (Hidden, Gloria Gould. Josephine Green. Lois Ilousman. Marshall Keyes. Helen Kusiak. Shirley Larson, Marilyn Myers, Theresa Paro, Robert Scalander. Winston Sharpies, Helen Smith. Shirley White. Irene Welder. (59) THE LIBRARY The Library, organized last year with Jean Fusini as student librarian, now has over a thousand volumes, in addition to seventy-five reference books and a hundred college catalogues. Plans for a library were sparked by Personality Club, which raised money for hooks and for curtains. tSencrous contributions to the Library Fund were made by Tri-IIi-V. The Class of 1 ! 47 donated a set of encyclopedias, while the dock was the gift of the Class of 1948. Surplus funds from the War Relief Fund were given to buy the large dictionary and stand. Head Librarian_______________________________________Ann Charpentier Assidant Librarian_____________________Riehard Ilanrahan Adviser____________________________Miss Ruth Dickerman Senior Librarians: Bernice Banville, Dorothy Barry, Ann Charpentier. Alice Craigic. Barbara Hansen, Thomas Knight. Marjorie Rheault. I 60 ] FOOTBALL TEAM First row I. to r.: Castelli, Mason, Farina, Petersen, Daglio, Captain Knight, Bnldarelli, Johnson, Capponeelli, Letcriarc, Zuceo. . Second row 1. to r.: Neapolitan, (lottsche, Hynes, St. Peter, Geiger, Kibbe, (Jonet, Hollister, Backstrom, Sharpies, Keyes, Keeley. Third row 1. tor.: Trevallion. Hastings, Cavanaugh, Marieb, Coach Smith, Assistant Coach Kistner, Stoll. Woodbury, Kunasek, Manager Clarke. Assistant Coach Freme was absent when the picture was taken. ■ FOOTBALL Football was organized at Agawam High School in 11)24. In 1948-49 the Agawam Brownies compiled a record of three wins, four defeats, and one tie in the gridiron play. Although this is not so impressive a record as Agawam has made during the past few years, the contests were all closely fought, and the team displayed great spirit and fight throughout the season. This was Coach Harmon Smith's twenty-fifth year of coaching at Agawam High, and he is to be congratulated on the fine teams he has produced year after year. Agawam started off on the right foot, defeating Westfield High 6-0 in the Football .Jamlmree. and Stoughton High in the first game of the regular season. They bowed in defeat to two strong elevens. Pittsfield, and Stamford, Conn. The Brownies also were beaten in two thrillers by Holyoke and West Side, after Violent last-period rallies. Agawam fought Drury to a draw, and scored two impressive victories over Chicopee and Turners Falls. Sarior Members: Thomas Knight, Captain; Libero Baldarelli. Harold Burnett, Robert Castelli, (Jordon Clarke, Richard Daglio, (Jcorge Farina. Harold Hannon. Edward .Johnson, Leon Letcndrc, Arnold Petersen, Winston Sharpies, Ronald Trcvallion. Vincent Zuceo. Agawam 20 Agawam 7 Agawam 14 Agawam ( Agawam 7 Agawam (i Agawam 20 Agawam (� SCORES ___________________ Stoughton 12 _____________________Stamford 13 ______________________Holyoke 19 ________________________Drury 6 ___________________Pittsfield 13 ________________Turners Falls 0 ____________________ Chicopee (i ________West Springfield 7 163] BASKETBALL The first basketball team was organized in 1923. This year, under the direction of Coach Charles Kistner. a veteran Aga- wam quintet made the remarkable record of eleven wins and four losses in regu- lar season play. Their only defeats were registered by West Side. Tech, and Kasthampton, each game a thriller and a heart-breaker to lose. Agawam placed second in the Valley Wheel and accepted an invitation to the small school toumev. Our boys reached the semi-finals by defeating Deer- field. but were then eliminated by Hopkins, the team that went on to capture the tourney. High scorers were Tom Knight and Kd Johnson. Pete Shibley played excellent ball in his first year on the varsity, lie and Jud Hastings form the nucleus for next year's team. An exciting and humorous post-season game was held with the faculty, with the varsity coming out on top. 40-35. Senior Members: Richard Daglio and Thomas Knight, co-captains: Libero Raldarclli. Harold Burnett. Robert Castelli. Kdward Johnson. Leon Letcndre. 164 | BASEBALL Baseball began in Agawam in 1923. In 1948 one of the best baseball teams in the history of the school took the field of Agawam. Under the direction of Coach Creme and Ass’t. Coach Cliff Seaver, a Springfield College student, the Brownies compiled a regular season record of eight wins and two defeats. The two losses came in Valley Wheel con- tests and were both very close games. Ware and Cast ham pton were the victors, each by one run. Highlights of the season were successive shutout victories over Ludlow and West Springfield. Both games were pitched by Tom Knight, the team captain, who pitched a no-hitter against Ludlow and allowed West Side only one hit. The victory over Ludlow, Valley Wheel leader, gave Agawam a berth in the Western Massachusetts tourney. By defeating Tech 5-2, Agawam entered the semi-finals. Here they were defeated, 7-4, by Cathedral, eventual State Champion. Leading hitters were Bill Balboni, Hal Burnett. Charlie Gonet, and Bob Castelli. Fielding sparkplugs were Kd Laneour and Bd Johnson. Team Members of ('lass of 1949: Robert Castelli, Harold Burnett, Harold Hannon. Bdward Johnson, Thomas Knight. [65] 17278214 GIRLS’ SPORTS fiiris’ sports in Agawam High School were fii st organized in 1930. During 1948-49, the senior girls, under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Hastings, had an exceedingly successful program. Highlight of the year was an exciting game with the A.I.C. girl basketball team. Claiming their numerals each year in one or more sports, the seniors proved to be a championship team. Janice Anderson served as captain of the Chippewas; Kathleen Let end re, of the Iroquois; and Kmmy Sadak. of the Apaches. Senior Members: Janice Anderson, Dorothy Barry, Claire Borgatti, Doro- thy Cartello, Ann Charpenticr, Alice Craigie. Dorothy Deloghia. Marion Fuller. Alice Francis. Shirley (Hidden, Evelyn (Joyette, Rita (loyette, Isabel Houghton, Lois Housman. Shirley Larson, Kathleen Letendre. 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Dowling D.V.M. a 8 g g g g g g | I Compliments of Howard Cleaners Hillside Gardens FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS William's Pharmacy 182 Elm Street 677 Westfield Street 2-1007 3-4017 West Springfield Moore's Express 1 s PARK EDGE SECRETARIAL SCHOOL I Formerly Springfield Business Institute ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A POSITION AS: Aviation Secretary Accountant or Bookkeeper (Comptometers used) Medical Secretary Aviation Stewardess Executive Secretary Operator of Calculator Private Secretary Telephone 6-8931 for appointment to discuss courses which will train you for such positions TEN-MONTH COMPLETE SECRETARIAL COURSE Summer Classes Pre-College Typewriting and Shorthand Day and Evening Springfield 3, Massachusetts 187 Sumner Avenue James Morrison Florist FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS CORSAGES A SPECIALTY Agawam Tel. 6-0479 Agawam Pharmacy PRESCRIPTION SERVICE Free Delivery Tel. 2-9753 HOSPITAL SUPPLIES £3 M£3£3£S£=a35=l£3£3£3£3£= | B. D. Nims Lumber Co. =ftSWM=CS=J £3—cr C3C3'- r- c- cr.rvr r--1 jj Compliments of fj I LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIALS West Springfield ! I PAINT - MASONS' SUPPLIES - HARDWARE Trust Co. H 1 I Telephone 2-6253 a “THE FRIENDLY BANK I I 253 Baldwin Street West Springfield, Mass. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation I j R. D. Toomey 1 Funeral Home Congratulations to Class of 1949 I [ Established Over 70 Years Lauriente Nurseries p MARTIN W. MALONEY, Funeral Director I Telephone 2-2278 — 3-4239 • 1 11 [ 1065 Westfield Street West Springfield, Mass. I 93 ] : t=£=l� =a=£t=ft=a=lW :St=2rit3e3t3S= t=iei£ie=iM-3S=it=Itl =St=it=8= , Harry Gladfelter's Service Station SOCONY PRODUCTS 1718 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, Mass. Compliments of ti Federal Hill Club 1 r. Agawam, Mass. Hawthorne's Radio and Television Agawam's Pioneer Television Dealer ADMIRAL — CROSLEY — FADA Come in for Demonstration 6 Southwick Street Tel. 2-7541 Feeding Hills Redden-Sanderson, Inc. GENERAL MOTORS TRUCKS 120 Memorial Avenue West Springfield, Mass. sa6363fc3$=xsa83 “An Agawam Institution . . . With a National Reputation g ’“PLAYGROUND OF THE CONNECTICUT VALLEY £■ ON ROUTE 5-A IN AGAWAM. MASS. EDWARD J. CARROLL Owner • Manager Jay - Dee Amusement Co. FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY juke Boxes. Pin Ball Machines, Cigarette Machines Ledger Bros. Garage GENERAL REPAIRING and ROAD SERVICE We Give S 6 H Green Stamps FOR SERVICE CALL Nights: 4:6914 TEL. 2-7502 830 Springfield St. Feeding Hills, Mass ll fi I fl j Webb's Luncheonette Variety Store Soda Fountain Service GREETING CARDS FILMS CANDY SODA O'Brien's Corner 278 Springfield Street North Agawam, Mass. Shibley1 s Market THE NEWEST MARKET IN TOWN Every Week a Special We Deliver Anywhere Phone 2-7068 J. J. Conte BUILDING CONTRACTOR Agawam, Massachusetts Motor Parts Service Co.I Louis Fasoli AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MACHINE SHOP SERVICE Tel. Holyoke 2-3261 157 Main Street, Holyoke, Mass. |piM=«=ffi3Wt=ffi3«s=st=£Weat3fcaS=lS3 t=st=lWfcSfc3Mfc= fcSS=lS n B Riverview Market [1 a Compliments of J E [ 0 PURE FOOD STORE Ernest R. Hall } 0 [ [ Quality Service 5 Satisfaction CONTRACTOR [ Free Delivery — Tel. 4-5947 - 9-4537 and I a 1 BUILDER [J Frank 6 Albert, Props. I Tel. 2-3286 E 58 River Street North Agawam 54 Silver Street Agawam, Mass. ? [ Compliments of I Compliments of j 1 Herb Williams i | The Mover Mr. and Mrs. Louis j J 7zc 1 MOVING Ao oca no'vinq one s o oft Bontempo j Telephone 2-1234 • J 116 Main Street Agawam. Mass. [ 100) :c5e=� es� � w;ffl� es«eraiMt=st=ffi=i«=s53t3tst=«=£fcatsfcSE3£at3wt=«=£ Charles W. Hegeman GROCERIES. MEATS, FRESH and SALT FISH WE DELIVER 94 Front Street West Springfield, Mass. E y y 8 i 8 i u r. Steve's Grille Steven C. Carlisto, Prop. Specializing in: Italian Grinders - Pepper Steaks - Hamburgs Hot Dogs - Ice Cream and Soda Corner of Springfield and Mooreland Streets Feeding Hills Aitken Flowers Telephone 3-3104 I I 22 Vernon Street Springfield, Mass. Compliments of Hampden Fence Co. Phone 7-9293 7 Spencer St. North Agawam, Mass Compliments of 1 Compliments of j I [ Eddie's Market B B The Connecticut Valley J [ FINE GROCERIES Operated by HERMAN A MUTTI Block Co. | LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE BUILDING BLOCK [ and TILE Telephone 2-2941 • ] [ 600 King's Highway West Springfield r Circuit Avenue West Springfield, Mass. B | I 1 Compliments of U fj | Atwater Nurseries E E K. 1. Morley Established 1884 I B 1 j B B • • w 366 South St. Agawam, Mass. 39 Ottawa Street North Agawam West Springfield 104 I 105] 4r-.r r'-cnrr. — i: 0 D Curran - Jones, Inc. L B B The Agawam 1 | C FUNERAL HOME Public Market | | r B [ • [ B B r N. and J. CARDONE, Proprietor West Springfield • [ Compliments to Class of '49 1 jj Carol Jane Shoppe B E A Jones Variety Store j A Little of Everything” I i Telephone 4-9843 I 644 Main Street I I Agawam Tel. 4-3432 251 Elm Street West Springfield, Mass. J | 106 | I 107] MIKE'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Rebuild, Specialize in Arch Supporters, Full Soles Shoes Made for the Crippled Compliments of DR. HARRY A. HART Tel. 6-7830 South Westfield Street Feeding Hills BARDWELL, NELSON and CO. NATION - WIDE STORE Feeding Hills Center 85 Elm Street West Springfield, Mass Compliments of TISDEL'S BARBER SHOP Two Barbers — Ovide Tisdel - Ed Straszko Compliments of The HOB NOB WESTFIELD NEWS ADVERTISER WESTFIELD TYPESETTING SERVICE § PUBLISHERS and QUALITY JOB PRINTERS 1 Compliments of Blue Bird Palace PETER FRAMGEIA, Prop. DINE AND DANCING Tel. 4-4907 Springfield Street Feeding Hills LIGHT’S SERVICE STATION Corner of Springfield and Westfield Streets Feeding Hills FEEDING HILLS PUBLIC MARKET T. MARIEB, Prop. GROCERIES, CANNED GOODS, MEATS, FLOUR and GRAIN 634 Springfield Street Feeding Hills, Mass. Zerra Motor Sales COMPLETE AUTO BODY SERVICE FRONT END SERVICE Steam Cleaning — Auto Painting Towing Wrecking Service COMPLETE SUNOCO SERVICE Tel. 2-9170 or 6-9650 350 Main Street Agawam DEPALMA MOTOR SALES Hudson Renault Sales S Service and Electrical Appliances and General Repairs Phone 6-3452 71 Garden St. Feeding Hills 1 ! EARL’S SERVICE STATION ACCESSORIES, TIRES and BATTERIES 750 Springfield Street Feeding Hills, Mass. I 109 1 New England Printing Co , Inc. QUALITY StRYlCt Printers of the Sachem ★ Rear 20 Arnold Street Westfield, Massachusetts Compliments of ALFRED HEBERT MANAGER, A S P SUPER MARKET B 9 9 9 :1 9 9 9 9 West Springfield, Mass. Compliments of JOE'S j Old Agawam Cafe Fountain Service and Varieties • Corner Ralph and Springfield Sts. I Agawam, Massachusetts | Feeding Hills 5 a 9 a cAutographs wmm unmnrmkaaiMMiuuMmtmma