Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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Since the time has arrived for our departure from this high school life, to play our cards for Success in the world’s great game—we, the Class of 1953, do hereby make our first, last, and only will and testament in which we dispose of our high school possessions. We leave and bequeath the following: TO THE CITIZENS OF AGAWAM: Our warmest thanks and appreciation for your interest and support throughout our school years. MR. GOODWIN: A special policeman to keep cars from parking beside the side of the building. MR. DACEY: A patent on the phrase There’s a small minority—” MR. HARRIS: Two private secretaries from the Class of 1953. MISS DURKAN: A pair of split-proof ski pants. MRS. NARDI: A signature that can’t be forged. MISS HOLTON: A plan to manage your household budget as well as you do the high school’s. THE FACULTY: A raise in pay. JUNIOR CLASS: The strength and stamina to uphold the reputation left by the class of 1953. SOPHOMORE CLASS: The privilege of being the first class to graduate from the new high school. FRESHMAN CLASS: The honor of having the best home room teachers. EIGHTH GRADE: Our sincere hopes that you will have a place to sit in. SEVENTH GRADE: A ladder to climb up from the bottom of the pile. ANN ZUCCO: The privilege of having your name read first instead of last. LUCIA ALFANO: Our choice as Valedictorian of the Class of 1954. NANCY HALLOCK: Another year to carry on your love life. BARBARA MAIOLO: A hunk of cheese to catch the “rat.” ANTHONY LIQUORI: The realization that girls don’t bite. JAMES REARDON: A Toni Home Permanent. BARBARA CAMMISA: A horse to go with your laugh. HOWARD PARSONS: Another year to walk Arlene home from school. DONALDINE ROOS: Our choice as “Queen of 54.” DONALD AVERY: A partnership in Jasmin’s market. ADRIENNE GRASSO: A pillow to land on when you come down to earth. SANDRA RIVERS: Our hopes. JOHN SPINETTI: The privilege of taking Jeff Atwater’s place. RALPH COUGHLIN: A girl-friend from Agawam so that you don’t have to go to Westfield. CECILY DANFORTH: A leash for—your dog. SHIRLEY MAGAGNOLI: A chance to take Marilyn Monroe’s place. ROBERT ANDERSON: A pogo-stick so you can get off your feet in a basketball game. ( 25 ]

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 ■■ JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President: Vice President: Rogkr LrClp.rc Lucia Alpano Secretary: Treasurer: Donai.di.nk Roos John Cardone

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ANNETTE GIRARD: Agawam’s answer to Artie Shaw-. FRANK LIBERATORE: A landscaping business of your own. VIRGINIA PISANO: A job at DiDonato’s. JUDITH SLATE: A left-handed bat to knock some more home runs in Gym class. LOIS BONTEMPO: A chance to be on next year’s cheering squad. CARLO IMELIO: A Charles Atlas course. PATRICIA MODZELEWSKI: Some of Ann Tate’s dignity. CONRAD PHILLIPS: Agawam’s dead-end kid. DORIS GRANT: The title of “Miss Freckles of 1954.” MATTHEW SULBORSKI: An “intelligent” look. ELIZABETH GRECO: Another year to uphold the name of Greco at A. H. S. ROBERT LIGHT: Richard Miller’s secret on how to be heard. MARIE STEEVES: A Welcome Mat. JOHN BELTRANDI: We’d like to inform you that you’re 5’ 2” not 6’ 2”. FRANCES RADWILOWICZ: Personality plus. JONATHAN ANDERSON: Some of Lucille Ferrarini’s pep. MARY’ HAWKINS: Another Tri-Hi-Y Halloween party. CHARLES MITCHELL: Another girl to wrear your Peanut Bowl jacket. BERTA RUBINO: A nerve sedative. RAYMOND FAVREAU: Some girlfriends to go with your rings. ROBERT SIGRIST: A cowbell so Rosie will know you’re around. JUDITH HYLAND: A legal holiday so you, Dolores, and Millie don’t have to skip school. JOAN DcMARS: Courage with the opposite sex. ROLAND BANVILLE: The title of Mighty Mouse” on the 1954 football team. SHIRLEY' HARRISON: Some vitamin pills. DONALD MARSIAN: Another chance with Martha. NANCY RICHARDSON: A date with H. P. RICHARD PISANO: A reserved scat at Riverside. CAROL PALLO: A chance to become the Carol. ELLIOT BLACKBURN: The lead in next year’s operetta. VIRGINIA DWYER: A friend to take Beverly’s place after she graduates. PATRICK LOSITO: A chance to show Mr. Kistner your basketball ability. MARY' POND: The honor of being the “best all-around girl.” SUSAN YEAKEL: A debut at Carnegie Hall. JOHN CARDONE: A special appointment with Dorothy Dix. JANET DULONG: Best wishes in your future as an airline hostess. CLYDE LIGHT: You’ve got so much more than Tyrone, why fight it? BARBARA BETTY PICARD: Labels so we can tell who’s who. PHILIP SEYMOUR: Another chance to take violin lessons. SANDRA ZERRA: A chance to carry out your plans of becoming a nurse. BARBARA CHENEY’: A scholarship to the U. of M. SHIRLEY LAURITSEN: Our choice as the F. F. A.’s yearly project. JOAN PROVOST: A marriage license to go with your diploma. RALPH D’AMATO: More girls to add to your fan club. SANDRA CHANNEL: A microphone so you can be heard. ROBERT CLAMPIT: A chance to show your ability on the football team. DOLORES GIORDANO and MILDRED POHNER: Another year to giggle together. RICHARD JABRY’: A lounge-chair to rest in during football practice. SANDRA KELLEY: Suspenders to hold up your socks. JULIE MERCIER: ’The lead in “Romeo and Juliet.” JAMES O’KEEFE: By popular vote, Captain of the Romeo squad. JUDY PETERSON: Lessons from Jeff—Skiing, that is! PHILLIP CARDONE: The title of “Duke” to go with the “Duchess.” RICHARD ROBERT CHASE: A co-managership in the local A P. SHIRLEY MUTTI: A chance to show your talents on the accordion. RAY'MONI) SARACINO: A D.A. to go w'ith your suede shoes. CAROL FLYNN: Someone to help you make up your mind. DONALD KING: A date with Elaine Jones. I 26 ]