Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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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

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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

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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