Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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We, the Class of 1955, do publish our last will and testament, since our time to depart from these portals has come. We have written this document in our right minds and with malice toward none. TOWN OF AGAWAM: Another hundred years to continue your good work for the youth. FACULTY: Our very sincere thanks. MR. CLARK: Our hopes that you will be here for many years to come. MR. DACEY: A charcoal suit, plaid vest, and white bucks to go with the new school. MR. HARRIS: A school all your own. MISS SMITH AND MISS WARD: A year’s leave of absence so you can go to Florida. MRS. SEARS: A new car so you can keep up with the geometry teacher. MISS PALLO: A sign reading “Miss Pallo, please.” MISS LYNCH: We leave you the school office all to yourself. FRESHMEN: The realization that you are getting the best advisers possible, Miss Ward and Miss Smith. SOPHOMORES: A capable set of officers to carry out your many school affairs. JUNIORS: After you hear this will, you won’t want anything more. JUDITH ROBINSON: A mouse trap so you can catch Butch. RICHARD BRINN: A perpetual welcome to you----and your Cadillac. AUDREY LaCOURSE: A boyfriend who will not be stolen away. DAVID MONAGHAN: A legal contract so that you can’t loose Janet. JOAN ROSSI: Some of Carolyn Fogg’s lady-like manner. JEAN DEFORCE: Some of Alice Harpin’s pep. LIONEL BLANCHARD: Lessons on how not to blush. RICHARD ARNOLD: Our choice as a “cutie.” JOSEPHINE ALFANO: Some of Sally Cameron’s chatter. BARBARA KARAKLA: A road sign ‘'Turn Right.” AMBER WOLCOTT: Another vear to continue your dark room work. STANLEY OSOWIECKI: Our choice as the George Gobel of A. H. S. JUDITH BROWN: Lessons on how to smile. LILLIAN HARRISON: A banner to wave so we’ll know you’re around. JOHN HAUSER: A sixteen year old papoose named Judy. JOANNE MEISSNER: A completely different wardrobe from your sister’s. RALPH BUTLER: A publicity agent to make yourself known. SUSAN LaFRANCIS: Shorter bangs for clearer vision. HAROLD RIVERS: Our choice as Class Lover of 1956. BARBARA MURPHY: Some chuckles. LAWRENCE POHNER: An electronic brain to help you with your homework. BEVERLY PLOOF: Some bedtime stories to tell your future patients. JOHN MARTINO: An alarm clock to keep you awake in class. 29

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JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President: Vice-President: Thomas O’Keefe Harriet Shea Secretary: Treasurer: Barbara Meissner Donald Gould

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MARION TEMPLEMAN: A boyfriend who will enjoy your modem art. MARY FLARO: A bottle of vitamin pills. LEON HEBER I : Another year to act your age. CAROL LEGER: A date with John Bumsted. ARTHUR KING: A $1.25 for a haircut. JOAN FITZGERALD: A record of “Swing and Sway” by Sammy Kay. FRANK MORIARTY: Since they gave you nothing last year, we give you every- thing this year. ROSALIE MASCARO: A chance to win your numerals. GORDON SMARSE: Some of Cookie’s height. ELEANOR D’AMATO: A comb, a brush, and oh, yes! — some scissors too. CHARLES ROGERS: Another year to hang around with “The Center Gang.” REBECCA THISTLE: Barbara Sigrist’s library pass. JAY DICKSON PREW: A bid to play with Syracuse Nationals. HELENA ROBBINS: I essons from Martha Gottsche. JOYCE MERCADANTE: Nothing! You have everything! CHESTER KRYGOWSKI: A rabbit for Bunny. BILLIE BREWER: A steel comb to withstand the wear and tear. MYRNA HYLAND: The opportunity to be an Indian dancing partner. PATRICIA CONNOR: A boat to go with your sailor. PHILLIP ARNOLD: A chance to beat Mr. Roseman at chess. ELIZABETH ANN COTE: A year’s supply of mirrors, since you wear out so many. ROBERT BELTRANDI: The realization that there are curves other than those thrown by a pitcher. MAVIS WHITE: A dozen flannel shirts. DOROTHY ROOS: Advice from Gail Tootill. JAMES HAUSER: Another year to whoop it up on and off the stage. CAROL SCHMIDT: A low-slung car to go with your size. DONALD GOULD: An underground tunnel to 289 North Street. MURIEL MILLER: Someone to keep you warm at football games. RICHARD CEBRELLI: Some recipes to use in your baker}' shop JANET THORPE: The title of “Miss How To.”' VERNON STORK: A chance to be a big man in your senior year. JOAN O’CONNOR: An anchor to keep your head out of the clouds. CHARLES ROBINSON: A chance to get to first base with Caroline Aldrich. CONSTANCE McGOVERN: An opportunity to be as speedy on River Road as you arc on Meadow Street. RICHARD PERKINS: Some place to go, since you’re always dressed up. MARY MAGOVERN: A date with Richard Ccbrclli. SALLY HOWARD: A boyfriend who will pay for the hamburg. DANIEL SULLIVAN: A pack of authentic passes. JANICE RESKE: An appointment with the barber. EARL VANWAGNER: A year to listen to Chief Reed’s warnings about driving. PHYLLIS RADWILOWICZ: The distinction of being another senior Radwilowicz. RICHARD STAHLE: A private table in the library. BARBARA MORASSI: A chance to have one of your relatives work in the office again. GEORGIA OBER: A hot rod in place of your car. PETER CECCHI: A slick girl to go with your new hairdo. BARBARA PEPE: A year to become master of your moods. RICHARD ORR: A chance to become another Bob Cousy. MARY BELCHER: Another year to yodel. WILLIAM MARTEL: A transfer to West Side High. CAROLINE ALDRICH: The nickname of “Chubby.” MARY BROOKS: A year to gain some weight so we can distinguish between you and your baton. FRANCIS COLLINS: Some of Robert Mcrcadantc’s personality. ROSEMARIE MAZZA: Lessons on how to drive. BEVERLY PAUZE: The realization that there arc extracurricular activities in school. 30