Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1951 volume:

THE SACHEM 1951 AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL Agawam, Massachusetts John Kunaselc and Bruce Anderson, former members of the class of 1951, left at the end of their Junior Year to serve in the United Stotes Marine Corps. Both were very active in athletics and class affairs. Today We Follow Tomorrow Swift flew the fair and happy years; The joys were ours, and not the fears; We followed; others led. Our Alma Mater's friendly aid Was ours to have when aught dismayed; The doubts we had all fled. The days were bright with friendships {rue, When youth’s sun shone and skies were’blue And every storm cloud fled. Lessons to learn and sports to play, Laughter of comrades all the way; We followed; others led. Now comes the hour when we depart; Our school will be life’s busy mart; It's time for us to lead. Yet truths here learned, our way will guide, And knowledge her clear light provide; We go forth to succeed. — Theresa Vedany We Lead” (IdmuiiAtratia n The greed of small groups in places of authority in the- world of today is responsible for a precarious state of peace. Home training to develop a high degree of integrity ami a sound concept of fairness in human relationships coupled with a strong program of character education in the public schools will assist our young people in the struggle to maintain a lasting peace. A. Jkkomk Goodwin Superintendent of Schools The motto of the State of Massachusetts is “With the sword she seeks a quiet peace under liberty.” It truly portrays the spirit of this great Commonwealth. Peace is not a mode of living which a people wins once and enjoys forever, but is maintained only through constant elfort. Let all of us be vigilant always, to foster and perpetuate an honorable peace without strength of arms if possible but never by appeasement. I'kp.dkrick T. Dacky Principal Education is one of the most important foundations of de- mocracy. It trains the individual for intelligent leadership and clear thinking. From our present generation of school children, must come our peace-loving citizens who will preserve our American way of life. The Agawam High School seniors are well equipped to work for peace and security in our great United States of America. Raymond Harris Assistant-Principal •1 Mr liwKKC M� lv«nay Mr� , Dorothea Nardi Mr. Howard Crotfy Mr� Awdray B'aka Mr, Harmon Smith ) Mi� � Marion Holton Mr Oarid Skolnitk Mr� . Marla S«art Mr. Hanry Barer M.« Morgaret Connally Mr� . Mery Coleman Mi� � Eleanor Millar Mr. Wayra Holm� � Mi� � Barbara Phe'p� Mr. Paul lengloit Mi� t Dorothy Halting� Mr. Joieph Frame Mi� � Elaanor Smith Mr. Charla� Kijtnyr Mi� � Marjorie Ward Mi� � Mary Hayai Mr. Clartnca Toorville M t. Mario'ia Kelly Mr. Harmon Hall Mi� Jana Durkan o SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President: Vice-President Gordon Aselton Theresa Lucia Secretary: Treasurer: Pauline Dickinson Richard Rice icerh. GORDON G. ASELTON, JR. 951 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow Cordy- girls!!!! quite a dancer always seen with Salty. Entered in sophomore year. Camera Club 1: Sachem Staff: Class President 4: Student Council 3- 1 : Wrestling 4; Football 3-4; Committees: Junior Cabaret, Prom, Kid Party, Class Will. Prophecy, Banquet. Prom Usher. Graduation I'slier 3. Representative to Good Government Day. THERESA A. LUCIA 793 Silver Street. Agawam Terry—friendly—always busy—is it the library or the “rec ? Class Vice-President 4: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Vice-President 1: Personality Club 2-3-4; Pro Merito; Student Council 2-3 4, Secretary 4: Library 3-4: Head Librarian 4: Operetta Usher 2-3; Prom Uusher 3; Basket- ball 4; Volleyball 4; Softball 4; Committees: Freshman Party. Sopho- more Party, Junior Cabaret. Prom, Kid Party, Representative to Massachusetts Girls' State. RICHARD W. RICE Maple Street, North Agawam Dick -flashy socks—like to square danc«—is it a noise maker or a truck? Personality Club 2-3-4, Treasurer 4: Camera Club 3-4: Ski Club 1 : Pro Merito; Senior Play; Student Council 4: Mirror Staff 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3: Sachem Staff Steering Committee: Representative to Massachusetts Boys' State; Class Treasurer 4; Maytime Concert 2: Prom Usher: Committees: Freshman Party. Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret. Prom. Kid Party. PAULINE DICKINSON 130 Elm Street, Agawam Chick—pretty eyes—our class Indian—a smooth dancer. Class Secretary 2-3-4: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 2-3-4: Glee Club 1; Graduation Usher; Operetta Usher 4; Senior Play Usher; Student Council 2; Basketball 1-2-4: Volleyball 1-2-4: Field Hockey 1-2: Softball 1-2: Committees: Freshman Party, Junior Cabaret: Class Vice-President 1. HELEN M. BARLOW 26 North Alhambra Circle. Agawam Helen—happy-go-lucky—never without a witty remark—loves to argue. Basketball 3: Volleyball 3; Softball 3: Maytime Concert 1 J JOHN H. BODLRTHA •I 1 Elm Street, Agawam Jack— that cute Senior girl — smooth dancer those long weekends! Personality Club 3: Baseball 1-2: Committees: Freshman Party. JEANNETTE R BOISSONAULT 321 Springfield Street. North Agawam Huzzy- loves to eat—oh, those eyes—loves football. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Secretary 4: I. R. C. 4; Dramatic Club 4: Personality Club 2-3-4: Basketball 2-3-4; Volleyball 2-3-4: Field Hockey 2; Soft- ball 2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-2: Operetta Usher 1; Library 4; Mirror Stair 3: Sachem Staff; Committees: Sophomore Party. Junior Cabaret, Prom, Kid Party, Senior Play. RICHARD V BONTEMPO 648 Main Street. Agawam Itchie a good drummer—friendly to all—those witty remarks Susie. Camera Club 4, Vice-President 4: Baseball 1-2-3: Senior Play Com- mittee. Orchestra 1-2-3-4: Band 1-2-3-4: Western Massachusetts Mu- sical Festival 1-2-3-4. BARBARA J. BORDEAUX 7 William Street. Feeding Hills Barb—Ronnie—our majorette likes to ice skate pleasing per- sonality. Transferred from Technical High School in junior year. Personality Club 4; Tri-Hi-Y 1: Dramatic Club 4: Mirror Staff 4: Majorette 4: Band Concert 4: Sachem Staff: Committees: Prom. Kid Party, Graduation Reception. ALAN H. BROOKS 223 Mill Street. Agawam Al---shy until you get to know him- -women hater???- never hurries. Camera Club 3: Student Council 4: Football 3-4: Basketball 1-2: Committees: Cap and Gown, Class Colors. Senior Play. 8 ROSALIE A. BRUNO 105 Kensington Street, Feeding Mills Rosie Miss Pro Merito—those oral talks—our Hildegarde. Class Vice-President 2: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 2-3-4: Dra- matic Club I: Glee Club 2-3-4; Pro Merito: Senior Play; Maytime Concert 2: Operetta 2-3-1: Library 4: Basketball 2-3-4: Volleyball 2-3-4: Field Hockey 2; Softball 2-3-4; Committees: Freshman Party. Sophomore Party. Junior Cabaret, Kid Party, Class Will, Junior Marshal. Sachem Staff Steering Committee: Western Massachusetts Music Festival 3-4. BEVERLY A. CARON 38 Norris Street, Feeding Hills Bevy—her one and only HAL!!!!—wedding bells!—good kid. Personality Club 2-3-4; Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Glee Club 2-3-4: Maytime Concert 2: Operetta 3-4: Senior Play Usher: Sachem Staff: Commit- tees: Class Will. GEORGE F. CHAMPIGNY 79 Junior- nice blue eyes—his belle is classes!!!! Hall Street, Feeding Hills Jean—those bookkeeping FRANCES K. CIRILLO 20 Woodcliff Avenue, Agawam Franny- what a tease!!—those practice teachers—jokes!!—did you hear the latest???—Bcv’s helper. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 2-3-4; Basketball 1: Baseball 1: Field Hockev 1: Volleyball 1: Operetta 1: Maytime Concert I: Glee Club 1-2: Graduation Usher 3: Mirror Staff 2-3-4; Sachem Staff: Senior Play: Committees: Freshman Party, Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Prom, Kid Party, Gifts. R. NORMAN CHANNELL 55 Federal Street. Agawam iXorrtt—curly hair—quiet and serious- -musically inclined. Gli e Club 2: Football 1: Wrestling 4: Maytime Concert 1-2: Oper- etta 2: Orchestra 1-2-3-4: Band 1-2-3-4; Sachem Staff: Committees: Junior Cabaret, Prom. Kid Party. Class Song: Western Mass Music Festival 2-3-4. PAUL R. COOKE 35 Withcridgc Street, Feeding Hills Cookie—quiet—our auto mechanic—blushes easily. 9 RICHARD G. COOPER 27 Pierce Street. Feeding Hills Richy—pals with Paul- -likes to hunt and fish v� irl shy -book- keeping!! BEVERLY M. DcGEORGE 101 High Street, North Agawam Bev—Donnit—loves to talk-—Mr. Smith's chauffeur. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 2-3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Glee Club 1-2; Operetta Usher 2-3-4: Senior Play Usher: Graduation Usher 3: Basketball 4: Volleyball 4; Field Hockey 1: Softball 4; Committees: Freshman Party, Sophomore Party, Kid Party. ESTHER L. DEPALO 66 Royal Street. North Agawam Ez- lots of pep—all those problems!!—who is the latest??? Personality Club 3: I. R. C. 3-4; Glee Club 2-3-4: Music Festival , 3-4: Maytime Concert 1-2: Operetta 2-4: Operetta Usher 3: Band v Usher 3: Basketball I-2-3-4; Volleyball 1-2-3-4: Field Hockey 1-2; Softball 1-2-3-1: Mirror Staff 3-4: Sachem Staff: Library 4: Gradua- tion Usher 3: Committees: Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, History. ) PETER M. DRAGHETTI 41 Park Street. Feeding Hills Pete—likes to ski—oh, that accordion—that certain junior! Personality Club 2-3-4; Camera Club 4: Dramatic Club 4, President 4: Ski Club 1-2-3: Glee Club 2-3-4: Pro Merito; Senior Play: Maytime Concert 2; Operetta 2-3-4; Mirror Staff 1 -2-3-4: Orchestra 2-3-4: Sachem Staff; Committees: Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Prom, Motto, History. Senior Play Usher; Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 1: Graduation Usher 3; Basketball 2-3-4: Volleyball 2-3-4; Field Hockey 2: Softball 2-3-4; Mirror Staff 4: Sachem Staff; Orchestra 1: Committees: Class Colors. JOYCE B. DUDLEY 90 Royal Land. North Agawam Joy—always ready to help a friend—blushes so cutely—those bookeeping classes. JUDITH DUNN 21 North Westfield Street. Feeding Hills Judy—loves to sing and whistle Vernon Shop—another Dale Evans—swimming. Tri-Hi-Y 3: I R. C. 2: Dramatic Club 4. 10 ANN K. EGBERT 130 South Park Terrace. Agawam Scotty- quiet until you get to know her—a future teacher of Agawam. Prom Usher 3: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 2-3; I. R. C. 4: May- time Concert I; Library 3: Mirror Staff 4: Sachem Staff; Commit- tees: freshman Party, Kid Party. ADELE S. FARINA 1274 Suffield Street, Agawam Adele—loves to square dance—a vivid sports fan—a good sport. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 3-4: Camera Club 4; Glee Club 1-2: Basketball 1-2; Volleyball 1-2; Softball 1-2; Field Hockey 1-2: Sachem Staff. fGARY GIBBS 208 Maple Street. North Agawam Gary—Charlie’s place is wonderful—cute blue eyes—women hater???? Football 1: Wrestling 4; Basketball 1-2-3; Sachem Staff. JEDWARD GLIDDEN 61 Center Street. Agawam Eddie—gift of gab—has a remark on every subject—pesters everybody. Camera Club 3; Ski Club 1-2-3: Glee Club 1 -2-3-4: Senior Play Committee, Operetta 1-2-3-4; Sachem Staff. DOROTHY J. GOODWIN 14 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Dotty those Senior Play rehearsals- nice blonde hair Your darling green cat eyes. Transferred from Smith Academy in senior year. Tri-Hi-Y 4: Personality Club 4: Dramatic Club 4: Glee Club 4: Operetta 4: Senior Play; Softball 4: Mirror Staff 4; Sachem Staff: Pro Merito. GORDON N. GOTTSCHE 676 Main Street, Agawam Cord)—such a gentleman—that certain sophomore-dependable. Baseball 1 : Football 1-2-3-4: Track 3; Wrestling 3-4; Camera Club 3: Graduation Usher: Sachem Staff: Senior Play. 11 GERALDINE M. GUYETTE 635 Springfield Street, Feeding Mills Gerry—loves roller skating—her heart's in West Springfield- Marion's friend. Personality Club 4; I. R. C. 4 ; Tri-Hi-Y 1. CHARLOTTE R. HERDENDORF 84 High Street, North Agawam Chari—that certain senior- the commercial speed demon—those cute dimples. Transferred from Waterloo High School in Wisconsin in sophomore year. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 3-1: I. R. C. 3-4, Secretary 1: Dra- matic Club 4: Mirror Staff 3-4; Glee Club 2-3: Operetta I’slier 2- '• Senior Play Usher; Sachem Stair; Basketball 3-4; Volleyball 2-3-4: Field Hockey 2; Softball 2-3-4: Committees: Junior Cabaret. Motto. LILLIAN M. JAYCOX 119 Carr Avenue. Agawam I.i! another woman driver—oh. those interesting letters!- next proprietress of the X Restaurant. Graduation Usher: Tri-Hi-Y 4: Personality Club 2-3-4: Glee Club 1-2: Basketball 1-2: Volleyball 1-2-4; Field Hockey 1-2: Softball 1-2: Operetta Usher 2-3-4; Senior Play Usher: Committees: Freshman Party, Sophomore Party, Kid Party. Sachem Staff. GORDON W. JENKS 21 James Street. Feeding Hills Gordy- Mrs. Nardi's pet peeve—likes to tease—Larry, our sing- ing cowboy. Personality Club !: Camera Club 4: Dramatic Club 4: Ski Club 2-3: Glee Club 1-2-3- Football 1-2: Maytime Concert 1-2: Operetta 1-2-3-4: Library 4; Mirror Staff 1-2-3-4: Sachem Staff: History Com- mittee. ANNA A. KERBER Anna—quiet!—wedding bells in the summer. Basketball 3; Volleyball 3; Softball 3. ROBERT N. KEYES 349 Springfield Street, North Agawam Bob—what a tease—one of the top men in football—Cornell, here I come! I. R. C. 2-3: Camera Club 3: Glee Club 1-2-3-1, President 3-4: Western Massachusetts Music Festival 1-2-3-U Maytime Cono rt 1-2; Operetta 1-2-3-4: Wrestling 3-4: Football 1-2-3-1. Captain U Student Council 1: Library U Pro Merito; Junior Marshal: Prom Usher: Senior Play: Sachem Staff Steering Committee; Committees: Freshman Party, Junior Cabaret. Prom, Kid Party. Class Song, Class Will. Delegate to Boys' State. Student Host to Governors, Harvard Prize Book. 79 Carr Avenue, Agawam 12 EVA L. KNEEN 977 Main Strict, Agawam Likes dancing and sports—prefers the army—loves to talk on the telephone. Tri-lli-Y 4-1; Personality Club 2-3 4: Dramatic Club 4: Glee Club I-2-3-4: Librarian 4: Maytime Concert 1-2; Operetta 3-4; Operetta L'sher 2: Library 3; Mirror Stall 3-4: Sachem Stall : Pro Merito; Basketball 1 : Volleyball 1 ; Field Hockey 1 ; Softball 1 : Graduation l'sher: Committees: Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Kid Party. Nv SALLY A. KOPCI.YSKI 341 Springfield Street, North Agawam Smart girl—friendly—Miss Phelp's secretary. Personality Club 2-3-4: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4:1. R. C. 4; Glee Club 1-2: Pro Merito: Operetta L'sher 4: Librarian 4: Mirror Staff: Sachem Staff: Graduation Usher: Maytime Concert 1-2: Basketball 2-3-4: Volleyball 2-3-4: Softball 2-3-4: Field Hockey 2: Committees: Sopho- more Party, Kid Party, Class Colors, Senior Play. WILLIAM LABB 573 South West Street, Feeding Hills Bill—that snaz y car- what do (or don’t) you do in French class—good actor. Personality Club 2-3-4; I. R C. 3-4. President I: Prom l’sher: Dra- matic Club 4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Maytime Concert 2: Operetta 2-3-4; Sachem Staff: Committees: Sophomore Party, Prom. Kid Party. BARBARA J. LaBRANCH 28 Center Street, Agawam Barb—personality plus—tops in sports--always seen with Helen. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4; I. R. C. 4: Glee Club 1: Basketball 1-2-3-4: Volleyball 1-2-3-4: Field Hockey 1-2: Softball 1-2-3-4; Pro Merito; Senior Play; Graduation Usher: Mirror Staff 1-2-3-4. Business Manager 4: Sachem Staff; I). A. R. Delegate to Boston: Committees: Junior Cabaret, Prom. Kid Party. ROBERT LaVIOLETTE 1189 Main Street, Agawam Bobby—curly hair—class crooner—mischievous—girls his weak- ness. Personality Club 4: Dramatic Club 4: Operetta 2-4; Glee Club 1 -2-3-4; Wrestling 4; Sachem Staff: Committees: Freshman Party, Sophomore Party, Kid Party, Senior Play. ARNOLD E. LEGER 73 Cooper Strict, Agawam Arnie—quiet, yet always friendly—our used car dealer—always seen with Alan. 13 v MARYROSE LOSITO 177 Line Street. Feeding Mills Hoppif—wedding bells with Joe swell kid—Joanie's right arm. Tri-Hi-Y 4: Personality Club 2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-1: Senior Play Usher; Maytime Concert 2; Operetta 3-4; Sachem Stall’. ROBERT A. MACEY 15 Silver Lake Drive Agawam Bob—Jan—those flashy shirts—flirty eyes-- lost, one car window. Camera Club 3; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4: Mirror Stair I: Sachem Stalf: Senior Play; Representative to Massachusetts All-State Chorus; Student Council 3-4. President 4: Prom Usher; Graduation I’slier; Committees: Sophomore Party. Junior Cabaret. Prom. Graduation Reception, Kid Party. THOMAS J. McGOVERN, JR. 27 Alhambra Circle, Agawam Tommy- those English classes a big tease—always conniving with Pete. Maytime Concert: Personality Club 4; Camera Club, Treasurer 4: Dramatic Club 4: Glee Club I; Operetta 4: Library 4: Sachem Stall; Band 1 : Committees: Sophomore Party, Prom, Kid Party, Gifts, Senior Play. J JOAN M. MERC A DANTE 536 Mill Street, Feeding Hills Merk—that certain senior boy—oh, that beautiful car—nice clothes. Tri-Hi-Y 4: Personality Club 2-3-4; Prom Usher 3; Glee Club 1-2: Maytime Concert 1-2: Class Vice-President 3; Sachem Staff; Com- mittees: Senior Play. BEVERLY B. MON K ITE 410 Main Street, Agawam Bev- -Pop—never a dull moment with her around always in and out of trouble. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, Treasurer 4. Personality Club 3-4; Senior Play; .Mirror Staff 3-4; Sachem Staff: Operetta Usher 3: Prom Usher: Graduation Usher: Basketball 3: Volleyball 3-4: Softball 3; Maytime Concert I: Orchestra 1 ; Committees: Kid Party. BARBARA L. MONTAGNA 15 Highland Avenue. North Agawam Barb—natural curly hair—good sport always seen with I.” Personality Club 2-3-4. President 4: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Dramatic Club 4: Glee Club 2-3; Pro Merito: Student Council 3-4; Operetta 2: Mirror Stalf 2-3-4. Editor 4; Sachem Stall; Basketball 1-3-4: Volleyball 1-3-4: Field Hockey 1: Softball 1-3-4: Committees: Freshman Party, Junior Cabaret. Prom. Kid Party, Cap and Gown, Prophecy. 14 n vENETTA L. MONTAGNA 137 Moon- Street, North Agawam Babe—always smiling—OH! those “Y” dances—our high scorer. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 2-3-4; I. R. C. 3-4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-2: Mirror Staff 2-3-4; Operetta 2-3-4: I sher 2: Graduation Usher 3; Sachem Staff: Softball 1 -2-3-4: Music Festival 3-4: Committees: Freshman Party. Junior Cabaret: Class History. NATALIE I. MONTEIRO 81 North Street, North Agawam Arai—good kid—swell disposition. Transferred from Ludlow in junior year. Personality Club 3-4: Mirror Staff 3-4; Sachem Staff; Prom Usher; Basketball 3-4: Volleyball 3-4: Softball 3-4; Committees: Class Colors, Senior Play. MARIAN L. MUELLER 22 Rhodes Avenue, Feeding Hills Punchy—Stanley—always willing to help others loves to polka. Personality Club 4: Mirror Staff 4: Committees: Senior Play. DAVID H. MURDOCH 145 Cambridge Street, Springfield Dare—oh. those driving classes!—our commuter loves those geometry problems! Transferred from Technical High School during sophomore year. 6rETCHEN C. MYERS 17 Hall Street, Feeding Hills Gretch- that Irish temper- -long, wavy hair—enjoys sports Miss Miller's problem. Personality Club 2-3-4; Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: I. R. C. 3-4: Dramatic Club 4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4. Vice-President 4; Library 4; Maytime Concert 1-2: Operetta 1-2-3-4: Representative to Massachusetts All-State Chorus: Mirror Staff 3-4; Pro Merito: Senior Play: Sachem Staff: Basketball 1 -2-3-4: Volleyball 1-2-3-4: Softball I-2-3-4: Field Hockey 1-2: Graduation Usher; Committees: Freshman Party. Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Prom. Kid Party. GEORGE L. PARO 77 Maple Street, North Agawam Pop—Bev blushes so easily—never a dull moment when he’s around—Georgeous George. Football 3-4: Track 3: Wrestling 3-4: Committees: Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Prom. Kid Party, Senior Play. 15 MARGARET W. PATNODE South Westfield Street. Feeding Hills Peggy—quiet until you get to know her -friendly brown eyes Jesse. Glee Club 3. RONALD J. PHILLIPS 24 Hoiner Street, Feeding Hills Ronnie—Barb—those library passes—our engineer—troubles, troubles, troubles. Audio-Visual Club 2-3-4; Student Council 1: Library I: Mirror Staff 2-3-4: Operetta 4: Committees: Kid Party, Senior Play. JANICE N. A. PIKE 286 South Street, Agawam Jan Bob those dancing blue eyes—nice clothes—loves to dance. Tri-Hi-Y 3-1; Personality Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 4: Library 3-4; Senior Play: Minor Staff 2-4: Sachem Staff: Prom Usher 3: Gradu- ation Usher 3: Basketball 1 : Volleyball 1 : Field Hockey I : Softball 1 : Committees: Freshman Party, Sophomore Party. Junior Cabaret. Prom. Graduation Reception. Kid Party. V AIDA PISANO 83 Kensington Street, Feeding Hills VICTORIA W. POLANZAK 346 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Vickie—Saturday nite at the “Y”!!—-flashing smile charm plus. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 2-3-4: I. R. C. 4: Glee Club 1-2: Graduation Usher: Senior Play; Maytime Concert 1-2: Operetta Usher 1-2-3; Mirror Staff 4; Sachem Staff; Basketball 1-2-3-1: Volley- ball 1-2-3-4: Field Hockey 1-2: Softball I-2-3-4: Committees: Fresh- man Party, Sophomore Party. Junior Cabaret, Motto. I -Deerfield Academy fan—boundless energy-—fun to know. Tri-Hi-Y 3-1: Personality Club 2-3-4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4: Basketball 2: Volleyball 2: Field Hockey 2: Softball 2: Student Council 3; May- time Concert 1: Operetta 1-2-3-4; Operetta Usher 3; Committees: Freshman Party, Junior Cabaret. I ELEN J. RADWILOWICZ 17 Homer Street, Feeding Hills Helen—cute!!—what an ambition—quite the talker always ready to help. Graduation Usher: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 3-4: I. R. C i. Basketball 1-2-3-4: Volleyball 1-2-3-4; Field Hockey 1-2: Softball 1-2-3-4; Iroquois Captain 4: Pro Merito; Senior Play; Operetta Usher 1; Library 1; Mirror Staff 3-4: Sachem Staff: Committees: Junior Cabaret, Kid Party. 16 DONALD RHEAULT 142 Garden Street, Feeding Hills Donnie- Joannie—neat dresser—oh, those Math classes! Class President 2; F. F. A. Secretary I: District Public Speaking Champion I: F. F. A. Public Speaking Contest 1-2-3; F. F. A. Poultry Judging: Cattle Judging; F. F. A. State Speaking Contest 1: Massachusetts Public Speaker at Exposition 2; F. F. A. Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 3-4; Football I; Prom Usher; Graduation Usher; Student Council 3; Committees: Freshman Party. Sophomore Party. Junior Cabaret, Prom. Cap and Gown. Gifts. F. F. A. Father and Son Banquet. F. F. A. Survey 3, F. F. A. Dance 1 -2-3-4; Sachem Staff. V lRENE ROBERTS 85 Spring Street, Springfield Rene the Army or the Marines? has many attractions at the coliseum—never complains about the long ride to school. Tri-IIi-Y 3-4; Personality Club 3-4: Library 2; Orchestra 2-3; Band 1-2-3; Pro Merito; Sachem Staff Steering Committee; Kid Party. DAVID R. RUBINO 87 Edward Street, Agawam Dav—quiet, but still water runs deep—always a gentleman. Personality Club 2-3-4; I. R. C. 3-4: Camera Club 3-4: Dramatic Club 4: Operetta 3; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Maytime Concert 1-2; Mirror Staff 2: Senior Play; Pro Merito; Sachem Staff. BETTY L. SCOTT t ALBERT ST. PETER Fenton Street, Feeding Hills Salty—all-round athlete -has a weakness for nurses—walking joke book. Class President 3; Treasurer 2: Student Council 1-3: Treasurer 3; Sachem Staff: Basketball 2-3-4, Captain 4 : Baseball 2-3-4: Football 1-2-3-4; Committees: Freshman Party, Sophomore Party, Junior Cab- aret, Prom. Cap and Gown. Class Will. Senior Play, Kid Party. 43 River Road, Agawam Scotty—quiet the roller skater tease me!!—peaches and cream - -minus appendix! Transferred from Northampton High School in sophomore year. Tri-Hi-Y 4; Personality Club 3-4: Basketball 3; Volleyball 3-4: ball 3-4; Student Council 3: Sachem Staff; Prom Usher. Soft- JACQUELINE M. SLEEPER 392 Suffield Street, Agawam Jackie—chatterbox- full of fun—that well-groomed look. Personality Club 2-3-4: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4; Glee Club 1: Maytime Concert 1: Basketball I-2-3-4: Volleyball 1-2-3-4: Field Hockey 1-2: Softball 1-2-3-4: Chippewa Captain: Pro Merito: Mirror Staff 3-4; Sachem Staff; Student Council 2-3, Vice-President 3: Committees: Freshman Party. Junior Cabaret, Prom, Cap and Gown, Prophecy, Graduation Usher, Senior Play. 17 JERRY J. SPAGNUOLO 7 Agnoli Place, Feeding Hills Spag—curly hair— that deep, rich voice- -those English classes. F. F. A. Basketball 1-2-3 4: F. F. A. Livestock Judging 3-5; F. F. A. Inter-Chapter Chairman 2-3; Regional F. I . A. Information Booth 2 ; F. F. A. Reporter 3. WILLIAM H. SPRING North Agawam Bill that blonde curly hair—those flashy ties always first in the lunch line. Personality Club 2-3-4: Camera Club 3-4; Dramatic Club 4; Ski Club 2: Glee Club 3: Maytime Concert 2; Operetta 3: Sachem Stall : Committees: Freshman Party. Sophomore Party. Junior Cabaret. Kid Party, Senior Play. IRENE F. STARZIC 24 Oak Hill Avenue, North Agawam I -nice smile -a clever seamstress—good stenographer. Personality Club 2-3-4; Tri-Ili-Y 3-4; Dramatic Club 4: Mirror Staff 4: Sachem Staff Pro Merito: Library 4: Committees: Freshman Party, Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Prom. Kid Party, Cap and Gown, Prophecy, Senior Play. EDWARD J. STEPAN IK 85 Mill Street. Feeding Hills Step always smiling full of fun—enjoys life. F. F. A. Secretary i: F. F. A. Livestock Judging Team 4: F. F. A. Athletic Chairman 3-4: F. F. A. Inter-Chapter Chairman; F. F. A. Basketball 3-1; Committees: Freshman Party. Sophomore Party. Class Colors. Sachem Staff. BARBARA L. SULLIVAN 0)3 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills Sully—very quiet—likes to dance enjoys drawing. Personality Club 2-3; Tri-Hi-Y 3. SHIRLEY Y. TAYLOR 125 School Street. Agawam Shirt—that certain junior—quite the flirt forever giggling. Personality Club 4: Tri-Hi-Y 4: Mirror Staff 1: Sachem Staff. 18 'SPENCER J. THERRIEX 394 Springfield Street, North Agawam Spence that certain sophomore silk screen artist Miss Miller’s No. 1 problem—oh, those looks! Mirror Staff 2-3-4: Orchestra 1-2-3: Sachem Staff: Committees: Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Prom. T heresa M. VEDANY 11 Meadow Avenue, Agawam Theresa—Miss I. Q.—nice dresser—our traveler—quiet???? Tri-Hi-Y 3-4, President 4: Personality Club 2-3-4. Vice-President 3: I. R. C. 2: Basketball 1-1: Softball 1-1: Field Hockey 1: Volleyball 1- 4: Class Secretary I: Glee Club 1-2; Nlaytime Concert 1-2: Prom I sher 3; Pro Merito: Student Council 4: Library 2-3; Mirror Staff 2- 3-4; Sachem Staff Steering Committee; Class Poem: Committees: Freshman Party. Sophomore Party, Junior Cabaret, Prom. Gifts. EDWARD WANIEWSKI 290 South Westfield Street, Feeding Hills Eddie—very quiet—likes baseball—favors the Red Sox. Baseball 3-4. DORA M. WHITE 960 Springfield Street. Feeding Hills Doe—petite and demure is she as innocent as she seems? always giggling. Personality Club 2-3-4: Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4: Mirror Staff 1 -2-3-4: Committees: Sophomore Party, Kid Party. F 'ORMA F. WHITE 960 Springfield Street. Feeding Hills .Worm—pretty blonde hair—going steady with Moe”—Dora's younger sister. Tri-Hi-Y 3-4: Personality Club 2-3-4: Glee Club I-2-3-4; Basket- ball 1-2-4: Volleyball 1-2-4: Field Hockey 1-2; Softball 1-2-4: May- time Concert 1-2: Operetta Usher 4: Mirror Staff 1-2-3-4. 19 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President: William Keeley Secretary: Marcia Gould Vice-President: Ann Pratti Treasurer: Terry Woodbury We, the CLASS OF 1951. absolutely being in our right mind and having re- mained in existence throughout the last four years of high school, do by this means announce publicly our last will and testament. Herewith, we do transmit our most precious and cherished gifts as follows: TO THE CITIZENS OF AGAWAM: A new high school. Mr. Goodwin: A bcachwagon to enable you to transport more students to this school. Mr. Dacey : “A few general announcements.” Mr. Harris: Our thanks for guiding us down the right paths. Miss Phelps: A few years to rest before starting another yearbook. Miss Miller: Another class as well behaved as the CLASS OF 1951. Mrs. Nardi: As many talented actors and actresses for the Senior Play as this class has produced. Jasper: A television set for the boiler room. The Faculty: A year to discover what a fine class we really were. Seventh Grade: Any remnants left in remembrance of the CLASS OF ’51. Eighth Grade: The privilege of becoming members of the Senior High School. Freshman Class: The honor of becoming Sophomores. Sophomore Class: Another year for the cheer leaders to participate in. Ju n ior Class : J une, 1952. Shirley King: A date with Stu Kibbc. Hilda Barker: An audition at Carnegie Hall for your superb piano playing. Harriet Beltrandi: A dark green ’48 Ford in your future. Bobbie Cameron: A longer lunch period to discuss the events of the day. Elizabeth Conway: More courage as a librarian to keep those noisy students quiet. Thomas Dacey: Our nomination as Assistant Visual Aids instructor of our school. Janet Franklin: Someone to take Peggy’s place to listen to your troubles. Dolores Gallerani: The position of head cashier at Lerncr Shops. Mary Jack : A basketball team of your own. Dolores LaRiviere: Another year to chum around with Janet. Norma Lalritsen: You’ve got Marcia; that’s all you can handle. Jean Leger: A happier companionship among your friends. Lillian Tetreault: Another year to thrill the audiences with those high notes. Audrey Verret : A pair of earrings. Marcia Gould: Your own gossip column. Virginia Aselton : Someone to help you carry the torch. John Bruno: A new FFA jacket. Allan Campbell: A bit of David Rubino’s perseverance. Stanley Chmielewski: A special car to get you from your homeroom to the office. William Cote: Another year to find out about the opposite sex. 21 Marjorie Coughlin: Our nomination as the Louella Parsons of the Class of ’52. Michael Dilulu: Some tricks that Mr. Tourville doesn’t know about. Richard Edwards: A newly organized camera Club to be president of. Richard Peterson : Something to smile about. Theresa I'errarini: Our choice as next year’s amateur contest winner Terry Woodbury: Our nomination as “Glamour Boy” of 1952. William Napolitan : A better outlook on life. Stuart Kibbe: A year to learn all your football assignments. Alfred Longhi: A fence to keep your livestock where they belong. Richard South worth : Stilts so you can grow up. Elliot Aitchison: The well-earned title of “Class Prankster.” Richard Backstrom: Some of that shyness you’re noted for. Jean Davio: Many art contests for you to win. Patricia Dowd: A boyfriend. Louis Fasoli: A permit to wander around the corridors after school. Also one for your dog.) John Fedif.r: A portion of the sophistication which you need to be a senior. Richard Frisbie: An injury-free year. Jean Hall: Many successful years in 4-H work. Robert Hall: A chance to take Yogi Berra’s place. William Hoye: A dancing partner of your own, not your sister. John Ryan: The belief in the proverb, “Silence is Golden.” Joseph Racicot: Many more successful years at Riverside. Raymond Krupienski: A “Book of Knowledge.” Joseph Knapp: A shotgun to shoot to let us know when you’re around. Donald Hyland: A Hollywood contract, you cute thing! Richard McGovern: The realization that you’re a big boy now. Virginia Gallano: A joke lx ok published by the Marx Brothers and Lou Costello. Dorothy Faye: A record of “Jealous Heart” by Ray. Doroi iiy Bopp: A lawyer’s affidavit to change your last name to “Bcbopp.” Bernard Campbell: A left-handed monkey wrench and a glass hammer to help you fix your truck. Joyce Cavanaugh : Another year in which to keep up your good work. Lillian Depalo: A dressing table all your own to use at noon time. Gloria Gregory: A taxi to save you the many steps you make each night walking home from school. Dorothy Harrison: A season’s ticket to Riverside Rollaway. Gertrude Hartwig: A pair of soleless shoes to wear out walking the corridors. Priscilla Miner: Another year to wear tin Orange and Brown of the Agawam High School Band. Stanley Pieczarka: A 10-gallon hat to go with those side-burns. Ann Pratti: A year to continue your work for the Class of ’52. Mary Raimondi: Violin lessons with Jack Benny. Claire Knapik: Another year in which to display your talent for planning Tri-Hi parties. ( 'ynthia Gay : A year to join the bourgeoisie. 1 )iane Sleeper : A year to wake up. Constance St. John: A year’s supply of sweaters in assorted colors. Barbara Peck: The realization that it takes a lot of little gears to make a big wheel go. Dominick Lepore: Our nomination for “School Pest.” William Keelf.y: Another year as a good sport, a scholar, and a swell guy. 22 Ames Slate: A year to settle down. William Gonet: Something to make you realize that girls are human. Robert Couture: An appointment with Mr. Anthony to help you solve your love problems. Alexander Woisiims: Some cloth to cover your face when you blush. Chester Sulborski : Some of Salty’s boisterousness. Shirley Druzba: More time to argue with Norman Marieb. Annette Boissonault : Some of Jeannette’s vivaciousness. Arlene Miller: A contract to model those pretty clothes. Norman Marieb: Dancing lessons. Lawrence Pisano: The back seat of Ronald Irving’s car. Richard Hannon: Only one more year to see Ann between classes. Richard San Giorgi: An opportunity to be on Ted Mack’s show. Kathleen Gabourv: A loud speaker—not that you need one. Nancy Kibbe: A decision as to whether you and Cynthia will be friends or enemies. Ronald Corriveau: Our nomination as next year’s valedictorian of FFA. Nelson LaFrancis: A redhead to take the place of the blonde. Virginia Kwiatkowski: At least one answer in History class. Franklin Stoll: A cowboy outfit to go with those Western boots. Albert Fontana: A year to play football with a good team. Walter Meissner: A junk yard to call your own. In evidence whereof, we the CLASS OF 1951 do affix our seal on this day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-one. Rosalie Bruno Theresa Lucia Beverly Caron Albert St. Peter Gordon Aselton Robert Keyes 23 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President: I 'ice-President: Richard Hall Marion Hkss Secretary. Treasurer: Lucille Fkrrarini Alan McEnvan FRESHMEN YEAR MY begin!! First election Richard Danforth, President; Pauline Dickinson, Vice-President; Theresa Vedany, Secretary; Wallace Cowles, Treasurer. First class advisor- Mr. Foley Our financial obligation—class dues. Our debut a party lor Freshmen only. SOPI IOMORE YEAR We grow!! Miss Phelps takes us under her wing. We elect again- Donald Rhcault, President; Rosalie Bruno, Vice-President; Pauline Dickinson, Secretary; Albert St. Peter, Treasurer. We join clubs Personality, I. R. Camera, etc. Another Party Shamrock Shin-Dig”—Guess What?? The Boys danced!! Remember the play with Jack Bodurtha and Rosalie Bruno in the leading role????? JUNIOR YEAR—We grow more!! Big time operations under Albert St. Peter. President; Joan Mercadante, Vice-President; Pauline Dickinson, Secretary; Bruce Anderson, Treasurer. La Fiesta”!! Our Junior Cabaret. Gold, ruby, onyx, and spinel!! Our class rings. Do you remember when??? $140 in our treasury. Flamingo Paradise!!” The theme of the Junior-Senior Promenade presented by the class of 1951. SENIOR YEAR At Last!! Last election—Gordon Asclton, President; Theresa Lucia, Vice-President; Pauline Dickinson. Secretary; Richard Rice, Treasurer. The biggest surprise was finally beating West Springfield!! Stepping back through the looking-glass 10 years at the Kid Party Terry Vedany was selected cutest girl and Salty the cutest boy. Wasn’t that garter of Rosalie’s pretty?? Where did Tommy get those curls?? How our thoughts turned hopefully toward May and the Prom??) 5’ 4”!! getting measured for caps and gowns by Irene and Donnie. Smile! Hold it! That’s it!! Our appointment at Bos worth’s. OH, those knickers!! April 20th—our class play, We Shook the Family Tree.” How surprised we were to hear our Prophecy at the Class Banquet. The laughter over our Class Gifts. The clever and amusing Will left to the Juniors. The tears and smiles when we received our well- earned diplomas. ■H Esther Depalo 25 Venetta Montagna FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President: I ice-President: James O’Keefe Holt Sawyer Secretary: Treasurer: Donaldine Roos Lucia Alfano TITLE FIRST ( HOICK SECOND CHOICE Smartest Girl............... Smartest Boy................ Most Popular Girl . . . Most Popular Boy Prettiest Girl............. Handsomest Boy . . . . Best-dressed Girl . . . . Best-dressed Boy . . . . Class Lady.................. Class Gentleman . . Cutest Girl................ Cutest Boy................. Class Chatterbox {girl) Class Chatterbox (boy) Best Girl Athlete . Best Boy Athlete . . . . Friendliest Girl . . . . Friendliest Boy . . Quietest Girl.............. Quietest Boy............... Wittiest Girl.............. Wittiest Boy............... Best All-around Girl Best All-around Boy . Most Mischievous Girl . . Most Mischievous Boy . . Class Coquette . . . . Class Casanova . Girl Most Likely to Succeed Boy Most Likely to Succeed Best Actress............... Best Actor.................. Class Sister................ Class Brother............... Best Girl Dancer . . . . Best Boy Dancer . . . . Biggest Tease . . . . Class Couple............... Theresa Vedany Robert Keyes . . Theresa Lucia . . Gordon Asclton Pauline Dickinson Gordon Aselton Irene Starzic . . Donald Khcault Barbara La Branch Gordon Gottschc . I Iclen Radwilowicz Gary Gibbs . . . Frances Girillo S|x ncer Therrien Victoria Polanzak Albert St. Peter Jeannette Boissonault Alan Brooks Anna Kcrbcr Richard Cooper Norina White . . Richard Bonteinpo Jeannette Boissonault Robert Macey . . Helen Barlow Richard Bonteinpo Beverly Monette Gary Gibbs . . Theresa Vedany Robert Keyes . . Rosalie Bruno Rollert Macey . . Jeannette Boissonault Alan Brooks . . Venetta Montagna Gordon Asclton Albert St. Peter Janice Pike . . . Roliert Macey . . Rosalie Bruno David Rubino Aida Pisano Albert St. Peter Aida Pisano Donald Khcault Janice Pike Peter Draghetti Jeannette Boissonault Jack Bodurtha Charlotte 1 Icrdendorf Robert Macey Jacqueline Sleeper Gordon Jenks Barbara LaBranch George Paro Barbara LaBranch Thomas McGovern Sally Kopcinski Edward Wanicwski Helen Barlow Albert St. Peter Theresa Vedany Gordon Gottschc Jacqueline Sleeper Robert LaViolette Dora White Gordon Aselton Theresa Lucia Richard Rice Grctchen Myers Gordon Jenks Barbara Bordeaux Richard Rice Aida Pisano Robert Macey Gordon Aselton Joan Mercadantc Donald Rheault 27 TIME: 1976 We—Jackie Sleeper, Barb Montagna, Gordie Asclton, and Gordie Gottsche—are meeting to make plans for the reunion of the Class of ’51. We’ve been waiting for Irene Starzic to arrive from Hollywood, where she is a hair stylist at M.G.M. Oh. here she is now. une: I’m sorry I’m late, but I just parachuted in from one of Gordie Aselton’s jet-pro- jxdlcd helicopters. Wow! Didn’t think I’d make it. You are the owner of the RISK-YOUR-NECK-AIRWAYS, aren’t you, Gordie? Gordie: That’s right, and business has been flourishing since we hired Eva Kncen as chief pilot. Jackii•: Just think, it will be twenty-five years this month since we graduated from Agawam. It seems like only yesterday that Miss Miller was chasing us out of the coat closets. What has become of the kids in our class since then? I’ve been busy teaching, and have taught Joanic Mcrcadantc and Donnie Rheault’s heirs- all twelve of them. Irene: You must be busy! In Hollywood I met Franny Cirillo, who has been there for years writing her own gossip column, but it hasn’t passed tin- censors yet. She told me about Theresa Vcdany. who went to Italy to teach bow to grow olive trees on volcanoes. Do you rememlxT Alan Brooks? He’s l ccome quite famous as a trainer of women wrestlers; and Betty Scott is now better known as Tuffv, Queen of the Roller Derby. Gutch: Have you noticed that quite a few of the former members of the class are noted celebrities now? Richy Bontempo, Norman Channel, and Bob Keyes formed theii own orchestra, “The Firehouse Five Minus Two.” With Bob I.aViolette the bobby soxers rage—as vocalist, they are now playing a long-term engagement at Charlie’s.” Billy Labb. who took over for Jimmy Durante: Gordon Jenks. who took the place of Mel Blanc; and Gary Gibbs, who became famous as Rudolph Valentino III, are some top movie stars of the day; Barbara Sullivan is a well- known artist. Barb: Remember those two couples, Janice Pike and Bob Maccy, and Barbara Bordeaux and Ronnie Phillips? Well, they’ve been making millions touring the country with their family baseball teams. Charlotte Herdendorf and Jack have also been doing well on their farm in Wisconsin. The other day I went to the Greasy Spoon, a res- taurant owned by Jerry Spagnuolo and Eddie Stcpanik. and received a hearty wel- come from Shirley Taylor and Geraldine Guyette. who arc employed there as bouncers, and Marion Mueller, who is head hostess. By the way, whatever hap- pened to Salty St. Peter? Gordie: Salty will probably live to a ripe old age now that he has reformed and has become a conservative relief worker. When the Agawam Racetrack re-opened, first in line to take over its management was Arnold Ixger. His star bookies are George Champigny and Richard Cooper. The last time I saw Aida Pisano, she was still an old maid, flirting her life away. She told me that Bev Caron was flying over the Pacific to meet Hal when her arms grew tired, and she fell into the ocean. Luckily, she was rescued by Bill Spring, an admiral of the Sea Scouts, and his mighty canoe fleet. 28 mm Jackie: I’m afraid some of tin- members of the class won’t Ik able to attend the reunion. Gretchen Myers is in the hospital suffering from a head concussion acquired when she was hit by a spitball while teaching consumer science at A. II. S. Ann Egbert occupies the bed next to her—she was hit by the rebound. Sally Kopcinski has just recovered from a nervous breakdown. It seems that the clatter made by a dropped pin in the Agawam City Library, where she is head librarian, was too much for her. David Murdoch, our prominent usher, almost didn’t survive after being caught in a stampede when too many tried to sneak into the movies. Gulch: And don’t forget Paul Cook. lie almost died of shock when his “souped-up” ’35 Plymouth went over 30 miles an hour. I heard that Pete Draghctti got his head caught in the bellows of his accordion while auditioning for the Med 'Pack Amateur Show, but he didn’t get hurt. And, speaking of musicians, David Rubino became a mad concert violinist and nearly strangled himself while practicing “Chop Sticks.” Irene: Gordie: Hark: Then there’s Irene Roberts, who is secretary to Dick Rice, Guidance Director at Smith College; and Dottie Goodwin, who is now in charge of the Agawam Civic Improvement League. Eddie Wanicwski and Eddie Glidden became umpires in the Little Agawam League, and Judy Dunn is doing very well as a model for “Tintair.” Soon after graduation, Maryrose Losito. Peggy Patnode, and Anna Kerber decided to take the “big step” and were married in a triple wedding. Everything was done on a large scale those days. Pauline Dickinson. Beverly DcGcorgc, Lillian Jaycox, and Rosalie Bruno opened a secretarial school with Spencer Therricn as star pupil. Theresa Lucia was so successful in teaching Jimmy how to drive that she organized a driving school of her own. Norma and Dora White are models. The problem now is, “Which twin is the twin?” And. did you know that since Helen Barlow has become coach, Vickie Polanzak head cheerleader, and Natalie Monteiro waterboy for the Agawam A. A.’s, they’ve won 753 consecutive games. That makes my job as the publicity director easy. Who would have thought back in 1951 that Tommy McGovern would become manager of the A P; and that Jeannette Boissonault, Esther Depalo, Joyce Dudley, and Venetta Montagna would drive Sear’s out of business when they opened their own men’s shop? Also successful in business is Adclc Farina, a buyer for Forbes Wallace. Barbara LaBranch is running for election as the first woman president with Helen Radwilowicz as her campaign manager. Gutch: Hey, didn’t we forget someone? Pop Paro. I saw him coming the other day on crutches assisted by his spouse, Bcv Monette. He’s been playing football in the Pec Wee League and was injured when he ran into the goal post. Well, I have to be going now. I’ve been teaching my kids how to speak French, but all they’ve learned to say so far is, “Oui, Oui.” See you all at the re- union. Bye. All: So long. 29 Gordon Aselton Periscope To lessen the strain on your nerves, Use this periscope to see around curves. Hki.en Barlow Alarm (.'lock Because your dates keep you out so late. This clock will help to set you straight. Jack Bodurtha Fire Engine A lire engine is the fastest way To get to her without delay. Jeannette Boissoxault White Rose We give this rose of white To you with our delight. Richard Bontempo Jet Plane Since they haven't caught you yet, You can always beat them with this jet. Barbara Bordeaux Bungalow Just a little bungalow, big enough for two. Room for you and Ronny and maybe a little one, too. Ai.an Brooks Mistletoe Is Alan shy? That’s not so; We found him stationed under the mistle- toe. Rosalie Bruno Diary Since you have adventures great, Here's a diary to remember each date. Beverly Caron Sailor Doll This sailor doll will remind you of him Who used to wait on your every whim. Gborob Championy Gas That Chewy you have has lots of class, We know you can use this gallon of gas. Norman Chaxxbll Bible This Bible we give to you To teach you what you’re suppose to do. Frances Cirili.o Sandstone Here is a sandstone to sharpen your wits; We hope that you won’t have epileptic fits. Paul Cooke Wrench On broken-down cars you thrive. This wrench will keep your skill alive. Richard Cooper Toni To give your hair a natural wave, Use this Toni, and the girls will rave. Beverly DkGboroe Horse You steer the car in such an erratic course; To keep out of trouble, we give you a horse. Esther Depalo Lipstick A lube of lipslick. red and sweet, Will always keep your lips so neat. Pauline Dickinson Candy Since we think you're very sweet. This candy we give you to eat. Peter Drachetti Etiquette Book This etiquette book we know you can use And hope that you don’t give it too much abuse. Joyce Dudley Cigar In case you fail to stop for a light. This offering will help to make things right. Judith Dunn Tintair To make your locks a color fair, Use this bottle of new Tintair. Ann Eckert Life Saver You are a swimmer full of speed: This life saver we hope you’ll never need. Adelb Farina Blocks Square dancing is your delight: These blocks will help you remember each night. Gary Gibiis Coffee To keep you wide awake, This coffee you should take. Edward Gi.iddex Paper Doll Since women you abhor. This doll you can always adore. Dorothy Goodwin Desk Chair A place in the class of '51 ; We hope you’ve had lots of fun. Gordon Gottsche Ring Don't wait: don't linger; Slip this ring on her finger. Geraldine Guyette Autograph Book To keep your old classmates always in mind, Ix ok at this book from time to time. Charlotte Hbrdendorf Sugar Roses are red; violets are blue; This sugar is sweet and so are you. Lillian Jaycox Stop Sign This stop sign you inusn't go by: It you go any faster, you’ll fly. Gordon Jkxks Comb We know this comb will come in handy To keep you looking fine and dandy. Anna Kerber Blue Carter You’ll need something old, and something new. Something borrowed; and this is blue. Robert Keyes Donkey A Republican follower you are, This emblem you can feather and tar. Eva Kneen Can of Crisco Since it's weight you need, It's Crisco, indeed! Sally Kopcinski Perfume To show how sweet we think you are We give you this perfume from France afar. William Labb Can of Corn This can of corn will always hold Your jokes, new or old. Barbara LaBraxch Map With this map you’ll find your way around Whenever Helen cannot be found. Robert LaViolp.tte Pitch Pipe A singer great you want to be; This pitch pipe will help you keep on key. Arnold Leger Lava Soap With old cars you always toy, This soap to you will be a joy. Maryrose Losito Make-up Kit Last vear's Seniors gave a mirror to you. We hope this kit will go along with it. too. Theresa Lucia Post Craduate Course We give a post graduate course to you. So you can keep that Freshman still in view. Robert Macky Hollywood Screen Test An actor great you want to by: This Paramount screen test will really see. Thomas McGovern Ten Easy Lessens Ten easy lessons for you to read. The do’s and don’t’s of how to make speed. Joan Mercadante Pond’s Lipstick Pond's lipstick stays on, and on, and on. Especially when it's on Don. Beverly Monettb Sloan’s Liniment Since wrestling makes you black and blue, This Sloan's liniment is sure to do. Barbara Montagna Telephone A private phone is quite the thing. When you want to give Irene a ring. Venetta Montagna Wheaties You are an athlete through and through: This box of Wheaties we give to you. Natalie Montiero Bar of Candy You have a humor that can’t be beat; This candy bar will be a treat. Marion Mueller Book on Speech Public speaking you despise: Read this book to give us a surprise. David Murixjch Bus Tickets You travel back and forth each day; These bus tickets will help you save your pay. Gretchen Myers Baby Grand The auditorium piano will never do. For a piano player as great as you. Margaret Patnode Sheet of Music A sheet of music ;o help you along To learn the words to this popular song. George Paro Wrestling Contract A mighty wrestler as you are. Deserves a contra; : to make you a star. Ronald Phillips Eye Classes Eye glasses so your eyes won’t get sore, And you can watch the television more. Janice Pike Needle Many a thing you make, we know. This needle will help you when you sew. Aida Pisano Listerine Toothpaste Because your smile is cheery and bright, This toothoaste will keep your teeth pearly white. Victoria Polanzak Stilts When you wish to lx- a little taller, Use these stilts to reach his collar. Donald Rheault Shovel A farmer works from morn to night: This shovel will help make your tasks light. Richard Rice Tord There’s a Ford in your future and past. But the one you have now- -will it last? Hkip.x Radwilowicz Magnet We know that you don’t make much noise. So here's a magnet to attract the boys. Irene Roberts Apron This little apron trimmed with lace Will keep you neat in your own little place. David Rubino Clue Your hair must be a problem to you: Try to keep it in place with this glue. Aibkrt St. Peter Score Card So many points you racked up each game. This score card will help folks remember your fame. Betty Lou Scott Two-Seater Bicycle Since some of the boys don't have a car. This two-seater bike will take you far. Jacqueline Sleeper Scotch Tape You’re always talking about the boys, This scotch tape will lessen the noise. Gerald Spagnuoi.o Deer To a mighty hunter, brave and bold, We give a dear of your own to have and to hold. William Spring Potato This potato to take the place of Rice: Take it home and treat it nice. Irene Starzic Anchor From ship to shore, from shore to sea. This anchor will keep him near to thee. Edward Stepanik Piggy Bank If vou are in need of small change. This piggy bank will always be in range. Barbara Sullivan Box of Pills When out of school, you say you’re sick: This box of pills should do the trick. Shirley Taylor Answer Book This answer book we hope will do To solve the test in store for you. Spencer Tiierrien Our Vote Our vote for Class Gentleman of ’51 : You’re polite, reserve, but are still lots of fun. Theresa Vbdany Our Photograph At the committee meetings we made such a fuss, We hope this photograph will remind you of us. Edward Waniewski Megaphone Because you never make a sound, This will tell us when you’re around. Dora White Mirror Before a mirror you always stand. This one will always lx- on hand. Norma White Shampoo Your golden locks are shiny and clean: This shampoo will help to keep that sheen. Frances Cirillo Beverly Monette Theresa Vbdany Richard Bontempo Thomas McGovern Donald Rheault 32 OBYIMUOIH� ! SENIOR PLAY “WE SHOOK THE FAMILY TREE” On April 20, 1951, the Class of 1951 presented this three-act comedy by Hildcgardc Dolson under the direction of Mrs. Dorothea Nardi. CAST Hildcgardc .................. Rosalie Bruno Mr. Dolson ................... Robert Keyes Mrs. Dolson .............. Dorothy Goodwin Sally .................... Barbara La Branch Bob............................ Richard Rice Jimmy..........................Robert Macey Paige ...................... Beverly Monette Ellic-May................................Janis Pike Jill................................Helen Roy Freddie Shermer ........................ Peter Draghetti Mr. Shermer .................. Gordon Gottsche Mrs. Shermer................. Grctchen Myers 36 THE SACHEM 37 Steering Committee: Rosalie Bruno, Robert Keyes, Richard Rice, Irene Roberts, Theresa Vcdany. Staff: Gordon Aselton, Jeannette Boissonault, Richard Bontempo, Barbara Bordeaux, Beverly Caron, Norman Channcll, Frances Cirillo, Beverly DeGcorge, Esther Depalo, Pauline Dickinson, Peter Draghetti, Joyce Dudley, Ann Egbert, Adele Farina. Edward Glidden, Dorothy Goodwin, Gordon Gottsche, Charlotte Hcrdcndorf, Lillian Jaycox, Gordon Jenks, Eva Knecn, Sally Kopcinski, William Labb, Barbara LaBranch, Robert LaViolctte, Theresa Lucia, Robert Macev, 'Thomas McGovern, Joan Mercadante, Beverly Monettc, Barbara Montagna, Venetta Montagna, Natalie Montciro, David Murdock, Gretchen Myers, Janice Pike, Victoria Polanzak, Donald Rheault, Helen Roy, David Rubino, Betty Scott. Jackie SUeper, Irene Star ic, William Spring. Edward Stcpanik, Albert St. Peter, Barbara Sullivan, Spencer Thcrrien, Shirley 'Taylor. Advisors: Miss Barbara Phelps, Mrs. Audrey Blake, Miss Eleanor Miller. it- i PRO MERITO SOCIETY 38 The Agawam Pro Merito Society is a chapter of the state honor society which was formed in 1917. All members of the Senior class who have maintained an average of eighty-five percent or better for first three years arc eligible for member- ship in the Agawam chapter. To become members of the state organization and receive a certificate at graduation, the honor average must be maintained through the senior year. Seventeen members of the Class of 1951 were honored at an assembly in February, when Mr. Daccy awarded their Pro Merito pins. Mr. John Churchill of Northeastern University was the guest speaker. In October the Pro Merito members attended a zone meeting held at Technical High School in Springfield. They also attended the state meeting at Turners Falls on May 5. OFFICERS President ..................................... Peter Draghctti Secretary ................................. Helen Radwilowicz Faculty Advisor ........................... Miss Eleanor Smith Members: Rosalie Bruno, Peter Draghctti, Dorothy Goodwin, Robert Keyes, Eva Kncen, Sally Kopcinski, Barbara LaBranch, Theresa Lucia, Barbara Montagna. Gretchen Myers, Richard Rice. Irene Roberts, Helen Radwilowicz, David Rubino, Jacqueline Sleeper, Irene Starzic. Theresa Vcdany. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has been very effective and successful during this past year. Some of the activities which it sponsored during the year were the Magazine Drive and the Amateur Show. One of its chief innovations was the organization of a Student Court. This court was to give just punishment to those guilty of disorderly conduct. The Council’s responsibilities included patrolling of corridors and stairways, maintaining order, and helping to keep the school clean and neat. The Student Council sent its delegates to the Western Massachusetts Student Council Conventions. P raid nil .... I 'ice-President Secretary .... Treasurer ..... Advisor........ OFFICERS ...................... Robert Maccy ....................Harriet Bcltrandi ..................... Theresa Lucia ..................... William Kcclev .................... Mr. Herman Hall Senior Members: Gordon Aselton. Alan Brooks, Theresa Lucia. Robert Macey, Barbara Montagna, Ronald Phillips, Richard Rice, and Theresa Vcdany. 39 TRI-HI-Y CLUB OFFICERS President ........................................... Theresa Vcdany Vice-President ......................................... Theresa Lucia Secretary ...................................... Jeannette Boissonault Treasurer ........................................... Beverly Monette Advisor ........................................... Miss Eleanor Miller The first Agawam Tri-Hi-Y Club was started in 1934. Its purpose is “to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and com- munity, high standards of Christian living.” This year Tri-Hi-Y has had the usual amount of success in producing such programs as the cover dish supper, a mother and daughter evening, a mock prom, a fashion show, club discussions, guest speakers, movies and parties. Also, sixteen members of the club attended the 11th Annual Two-State YMCA Older Girls’ and Tri-Hi-Y Conference in Greenfield. Mass. Tri-Hi has started working on a school chest to lx sent to a foreign school. This project will be carried on by the club next year. Senior St embers: Barbara Bordeaux, Rosalie Bruno. Frances Cirillo, Beverly DeGcorge, Joyce Dudley, Ann Egbert, Dorothy Goodwin, Charlotte Herdendorf, Lillian Jaycox, Eva Kneen. Sally Kopcinski. Barbara LaBranch, Maryrose Losito. Barbara Montagna. Venetta Montagna. Grctchen Myers, Janice Pike, Victoria Polanxak, Irene Roberts, Helen Roy, Betty Lou Scott, Jacqueline Sleeper, Irene Starzic. Shirley Taylor, Dora White, Norma White. PERSONALITY CLUB OFFICERS President ........................................... Barbara Montagna Vice-President ............................................ Marcia Gould Secretary ........................................... Harriet Beltrandi Treasurer ................................................. Richard Rice Faculty Advisor ..................................... Mi's. Maria Seal's The Personality Club, organized to encourage the development of pleasing personalities and to advance social life, has completed another year. Flu program this year included several speakers, the annual Sadie Hawkins’ Dance, the Cupid Capers, and an assembly featuring the “Mind Your Manners” radio program. Senior Members: Jeannette- Boissonault. Barbara Bordeaux, Rosalie Bruno, Beverly Caron, Frances Cirillo, Beverly DcGeorgc, Pauline Dickinson, Peter Draghetti, Joyce Dudley. Dorothy Goodwin, Charlotte Herdcndorf, Gordon Jenks. Eva Knecn, Sally Kopcinski, Barbara LaBranch. William Labb, Maryrosc Losito. Theresa Lucia, Thomas McGovern. Joan Mercadante, Beverly Monette, Venetta Montagna, Natalie Monteiro, Grctchen Myers, Janice Pike. Victoria Polanzak, Irene Roberts, Betty Scott. Jacqueline Sleeper, Bill Spring, Irene Stareic, Shirley Taylor, Theresa Vedany, Norma White. Dora White. THE MIRROR The first edition of the “Mirror” was published in 1921 in the form of a maga- zine. During the past four years, however, it has been published as a newspaper. Editor ............................................ Barbara Montagna Assistant Editor ......................... Constance St. John Senior Staff Members: Barbara EaBranch, Helen Radwilowicz, Janice Pike. Victoria Polanzak, Barbara Bordeaux. Gordon Jenks, Dorothy Goodwin. Irene Starzie. Venetta Montagna. Esther Depalo. Gretchen Myers, Jacqueline Sleeper, Frances Cirillo, Robert Mat ey. Peter Draghetti. Norma White, Dora White. Beverly Monette, Theresa Vcdany. Richard Rice, Eva Kneen, Ann Egbert, Ronald Phillips. Shirley Taylor, Natalie Monteiro, Joyce Dudley. Charlotte Hcrdcndorf, Sally Kojjcinski. Marian Mueller. 42 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club, reorganized in 1912, offers an opportunity for those interested in the further study and discussion of current problems. This year the club had many interesting guests who spoke on their experiences in Italy. Israel, Germany, and Russia. Another speaker discussed stamp collecting as a method of furthering international friendship. It was planned that half the meetings should be informal debates by club members. In March a group from the club presented a panel discussion on the United Nations before the World Affairs Group of the Agawam Women’s Club. President ....................................... William Labb Secretary ................................ Charlotte Herdendorf Treasurer ......................................... Jean Davio Faculty Advisor........................... Miss Marjorie Ward Senior Members: William Labb, Charlotte Herdendorf. Jeannette Boissonault, Esther Depalo, Ann Egbert, Geraldine Guyette, Sally Kopcinski, Barbara LaBranch, Gretchen Myers, Victoria Polanzak. Helen Radwilowicz, David Rubino. and Venctta Montagna. 43 LIBRARY The library was organized in 1947 and is run by student librarians. There are two librarians, usually a junior and a senior, in charge during each period. There have been two improvements in the library this year: Over a hundred new books have been added and the library has started a new system of staying open for fifteen minutes each night after school. Head Librarian .................................... Theresa Lucia Assistant Librarian ............................... Emerson Cote Advisor ............................................... Mrs. Nardi Senior Librarians. jeannette Boissonault. Rosalie Bruno, Frances Cirillo, Esther Depalo, Gordon Jenks, Robert Keyes, Sally Kopcinski, Theresa Lucia, Thomas McGovern. Natalie Monteiro, David Murdoch. Gretchen Myers. Ronald Phillips. Janice Pike. Helen Radwilowicz, Irene Starzic. Theresa Vedany. 44 CAMERA CLUB 45 The Camera Club, under the guiding hand of Mr. Freme, is intended for all Juniors and Seniors who arc interested in photography. The club uses the facilities in the school dark room, and this year it has added new ferrotype plates, a develop- ing tank, and a new stock of chemicals. The members also learned how to develop film, how to print from negatives, and how to make sepia tone prints. Meetings were held twice a month. President ..... I tce-President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Advisor ....... .. Richard Ed wards Richard Bon tempo ...... Jean Davio Thomas McGovern ....... Mr. Fremc Senior Members: Richard Bontempo, Peter Draghetti, Gordon Jenks, Thomas McGovern, Richard Rice, David Rubino, and William Spring. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 46 The F. F. A. under the leadership of Mr. David Skolnick enjoyed its twelfth successful year. Among the many activities were the annual parent and son ban- quet. the Public Speaking Contest, cattle and poultry judging at the University of Massachusetts, and a very successful basketball team. The club motto is “Learning to Do. Doing to Learn. Earning to Live, Living to Serve.” President ...... I ’ice-President . Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... Sentinel ....... Reporter ....... Faculty Advisor OFFICERS ..................... Bernard Campbell ..................... Richard Peterson ...................... Ralph D Amato ..................... William Morcllo ...................... James Reardon ...................... Ronald Corriveau .................. Mr. David Skolnick Senior Members: Jerry Spagnuolo, Edward Stepanik, and Donald Kheault. Stiiior Members: Rosalie Bruno, Beverly Caron, Esther Depalo, Peter Draghetti, Dorothy Goodwin, Gordon Jenks, Robert Keyes, Eva Kneen, William Labb, Robert LaViolctte, Mary rose Losito, Robert Macey, Thomas McGovern, Venctta Montagna, Natalie Montciro, Gretchen Myers, Aida Pisano, Richard Rice, Dora White, Norma White. Director: Miss Mary F. Hayes. ■ I T t Mm AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND MAJORETTES HOWARD CROTTY — Director Senior Members: Norman Channell. Richard Bontempo, and Barbara Bordeaux. 48 FOOTBALL TEAM Front Row: Asst. Manager Fasoli, Brooks , Regnier, Manager LePore. Second Row: Charpentier, St. Peter , Gottschc . Gonct, Captain Keyes , Co captain Wodcll, Chinielewski, Keeley. Paro . Mereadante. Third Row: Asst. Coach Mulvancy, Hobbs. Woodbury, Backstrom, Marieb, Kibbc, P. Cardone, Couture, Aselton , Stoll, Fitzgerald, Hoyc. Back Row: Hall, Schwcizcr, Stable, Barufaldi, Kunasek, J. Cardone, Augustowicz, Rainboth, Lamoureaux, Coach Smith. J. Channell—absent when picture taken. Senior Members. FOOTBALL The 1950 football season saw the Agawam Brownies compile an impressive record of 6 wins and but 2 losses, one of which was to the Western Massachusetts Champions. Holyoke. It was a very successful season and a credit to Agawam High School and our excellent coach Harmon Smith. It is impossible to give “Harm” enough praise for his work. In an abbreviated game as a part of the Jamboree, the team started of!' on the right foot by beating Palmer 7-0. Palmer was the Class B Champions. Starting the regular season, the Brownies met the defending champions. Westfield, and scored a decisive 26-0 victory. The following week saw the Sinithmen play their best game of the campaign. In a hard-fought contest Greenfield was subdued by the boys in Brown and Orange 19-6. This game was a credit to both teams and was a hard, but well-earned victory. Holyoke was the first stumbling block on the schedule. They pulled away to an early lead, and our boys never caught up with them. The score of this game— Holyoke 18, Agawam 7. Two trips to the Berkshires on successive Saturdays enabled the Agawam grid- sters to enlarge their victory column. These games resulted in a 27-14 victory over Drury of North Adams and in a 37-7 triumph over Pittsfield. Returning home, the Brownies continued their winning ways and found Turners Falls easy plunder. The team trounced Turners by a 39-6 margin. The game with the traditional rival West Springfield was the usual furious battle with both teams doing their utmost to gain this prized victory. The Brownies fought hard all the way and came out of the contest with a 20-12 victory over the West Siders. This game was witnessed by 4500 fans, and our team once more was terrific. 'Fhe final game of the season was another great contest. Chicopee proved to be too much for the Orange and Brown, and the team felt its second defeat by a score of 21-14. All the players deserve a great deal of praise, for in almost every game, the starting eleven had to play every minute because of the lack of reserves. Coach Mulvaney did an exceptionally fine job with the line. Three players—Bill Keelcy, Stu Kibbe, and Dick Wodell—were named to the All-Western Massachusetts Team. Bill Gonet was high scorer with 73 points to his credit. Senior Members: Robert Keyes, Captain; Gordon Aselton, Alan Brooks, Gordon Gottsche, George Paro, and Albert St. Peter. 51 St. Peter, Capt.; Hall, Slate, Augustowicz, Couture, Bruno, Chmiclewski, Kibbe, Channcll, Manager Sencsac, Coach Kistner. BASKETBALL The basketball team, although not always on the winning side, made a good showing this year under the competent guidance of Coach Kistner. Mr. Kistner used Sophomores and Juniors who stood up well and should make excellent players when they come into their own next year. Captain A1 St. Peter, only Senior mem- ber, was high scorer for the season. Around mid-season the team reached its high mark, defeating Ware 49-35, and then bowing to Ludlow. Valley Wheel Champs, in the final seconds of play 36-35. The team split two close games with an Agawam alumni five and was upset by the agile faculty, who tied them at 35. 52 WRESTLING 53 Wrestling at Agawam High School is a comparatively new sport. It started, under the instruction of Mr. Mulvancy, in the 1949-1950 season. Although this was the first year of the sport, the team did very well. Agawam twice swamped Wilbra- ham Academy and lost, by a close margin, to the Springfield College Freshmen. Only two varsity wrestlers were lost through graduation. The 1950-1951 season started very well. In the first bout, the team lost to the Springfield Boys Club. The second bout with the Boys’ Club ended in a draw. A serious injury to one of the squad members caused the cancellation of the remaining bouts with West Springfield and Springfield College. Once again, there will be many wrestlers coming back for another year. Senior Members: Gordon Aselton, Norman Channel!, Gary Gibbs, Gordon Gottsche, Robert Keyes, Robert LaViolettc, and George Paro. Front Rozv: Barufaldi, LaViolettc, Gottsche, Paro, Krupienski, Hyland, Gibbs. Bray ton. Second Row: Coach Mulvancy, Keyes, Schweizer, Backstrom, Marieb, Channell, Keeley, Aselton, Asst. Coach Smith. Absent when picture was taken : Frisbie. BASEBALL 54 This year Mr. Kistner took over the reins of the baseball team as coach and was fortunate in having many returning lettermen, among whom were DiLullu, Fasoli. Gonet. O’Keefe. Rhcault, Slate, and St. Peter. Senior Members: Norman Channell, Manager; Donald Kheault, Albert St. Peter, Edward VVaniewski. Schedule played was as follows: Baseball Schedule — 1951 April 17 Ware May- 15 West Springfield April 20 At Enfield May 18 At Ware April 24 South Hadley May- 22 Enfield April 27 At Easthampton May 25 At South 1 lad ley May 8 Ludlow June 1 At Ludlow May 11 At Palmer June 5 Palmer June 8 At West Springfield Front Row: Wanicwski, Slate, Gonet, Rheault. St. Peter, Fasoli. DiLullu. Second Row: Starzic, LePore, Hall. Kunasek, Couture, Bruno, O’Keefe, Maricb. Rack Row: Manager Channell. Slcich, Napolitan. Fitzgerald, Coach Kistner, Pallo, Knapp, Cardonc, Asst. Manager Senesac. GIRLS1 SPORTS Girls’ Sports was organized in 1930 by Miss Edgcll. Miss Dorothy Hastings, instructor of the girls’ athletics, has made this program a great success. All girls in tin senior high have the opportunity to participate in basketball, volleyball, and baseball. In 1951 the senior girls won the volleyball and basketball championships and received numerals. The senior girls also played the All Stars. This year the captains are Barbara LaBranch, Apache; Jacqueline Sleeper, Chippewa; Helen Roy, Iroquois. Senior Members: Jeannette Boissonault, Rosalie Bruno, Beverly DcGeorgc. Esther Depalo, Joyce Dudley, Charlotte Merdendorf, Sally Kopcinski, Barbara LaBranch. Theresa Lucia, Barbara Montagna, Venetta Montagna, Natalie Montciro, Gretchen Myers, Victoria Polanzak, Helen Radwilowicz, Betty Lou Scott, Jacqueline Sleeper, Norma White, and Theresa Vcdany. 55 JU W OR PRO ME NA DI fN� Oi r Colors h ais 4an berf nsic Society MuflC 6 f A� vvi C liavt Br( ■ 0rL Kt.v S m jjjrp; IVt' C ojj of 7 - AW ow jc tooJ • v cfone, Us-7 Oy-ro- rjr r -J Wi J J j jl jr- i ,j , AJtlc I'tur. lai t+vc. j4 e. by. ■ s y ti C v‘ shJ! lire tf c � � , rfj Hrfj fuJr JUFr W rJ J Ji i --J£ t___y J 7 «• u. r l es( t • j • Oo iio Oyo. � je a J if otvn ff ( c il f. itf.tn s 1 n ► c, - vt f j f 1 j p jjjpp ir f J f P jz4 j J-iiicrcrf • r to J� r f.'1-fen «'M«r-rt K «t ir‘ill f i� w • Jw « 1 « tiKV� i|f p • S « fcCttd.Jlfs - _ V V 'j-w? Jf F ir F J f ir Fr f r Fu-E-j- 60 ★ On the following pages are many friends of Agawam High who have helped to make the Sachem possible. May we express our appreciation and gratitude and urge all our friends to support them. ★ tAutographs