Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1944 volume:

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Navy FACULTY 1943-1944 J. FRANK HASSETT... VIOLA R. ALLEN..... HARRY E. TATOIAN... E. ELIZABETH BEST ARLENE K. BORCK.... JENNY BRAKEL....... «ELIZABETH P. CAREY. MARTHA W. EDDY..... «IRENE GLISTA....... MAURA D. GORMAN.... «JULIA P. HANNON.... FRANCES JANICK..... HELEN M. JAVORSKI.. ISABELLE M. LANDRY. HELENE M. LEARY.... JOHN H. LYONS...... «MARY MALLEY........ EILEEN MALLEY ..... SABATH M. NIGRO.... POPPY RAISSI....... ANTRINETTE ROACH .. HARRIET E. RYAN.... EDWIN SMITH ....... GLADYS L. STAPLES.. PETER G. STASZKO... «CATHERINE E. TATOIAN «ANNE TOWNSON ...... JOHN P. WHALEN..... PAUL VOLQUARDSEN... ......................................Principal .................Commercial and Dean of Girls Chemistry—Mathematics and Assistant Principal ........................................Biology ............................Mechanical Drawing ............................English and Speech .....................-..................English ............................Latin and Guidance ................................General Science ...............................Domestic Science .............................History and Civics .......................Bookkeeping and Business .........................English and Dramatics ...................Stenography and Typewriting .............................History and Civics .........................History and Economics .............................Latin and English .......................................Secreta ry ..........................................English ..............Commercial Law and Typewriting _______________________________________ Music .............................Physical Education ....................................Agriculture ............................French and History .......................Aeronautics and Physics .....................................Arithmetic ....................................Mathematics .............................Physical Education ...............................Industrial Arts «Afternoon Session harry e. tatoian Vice-Principal emcees cf tee clas§ cr 1944 FLORENCE MOSCHETTI Vice-President FREDERICK BOMELY President EDWARD ZEBROWSKI, Treasurer, in the Country’s Service, ADELINE CIMINO Secretary CLASS OF 1944 XLhc Enfield Echo Published at intervals during the school year by the members oj the Enfield Public High School, Thompsonville, Conn. Entered as seeond-class matter February 21, 1917, at the Post Office at Thompsonville. Conn., under the Act of March 3, 1879. VOL. 31 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., JUNE, 1944 NO. 1 ADDRESS OF WELCOME (By Frederick Bomely, President) We, the Class of 1944, welcome you, our parents and friends, to our Class Night Exercises. Tonight, as we begin our commencement activities, you see the result of twelve years of intensive training. The complete under- standing of our parents, the careful guidance and inspiration of our principal and teachers, the encouragement and loyalty of our friends, and the diligent work of the Class of 1944 have prepared us for the serious tasks which lie before us. With our heads high and hearts true, we face our world knowing that there is a place for each. Now we turn to the lighter and more humorous side of life as we share with you our reminiscences of our four years at Enfield. Again, on behalf of the Class of 1944, I extend to you a hearty welcome to our Class Night Exercises. CLASS HISTORY (By Mildred Blaszko) When time who steals our years away Shall steal our pleasures, too, The mem’ry of the past will stay And half our joys renew. Musing and reflecting on this familiar quotation of Thomas Moore, I do not doubt that there is anyone in this audience who does not recall with pleasure the many joyous hours of his school days, in moments such as this. As some day we, too, the graduating Class of 1944, will be seated in an audience such as this, watching future generations prepare to make their way in the world, let us envision ourselves in such an audience, and dust off an old volume, our “Scrapbook of 6 The Enfield Echo Memories,” so that once more we may relive four precious years of our lives. Remember that September of 1940 when we first entered through the doors of Enfield? That was a moment we had looked forward to for eight years, and our eager faces and resolved ex- pressions bore a note of pride—pride in our school and everything it stood for. The Senior-Freshman Reception, arranged by the Seniors for the purpose of welcoming the Freshmen into the school, made us feel warm and glowing inside to know that we were the first class of Freshmen to be honored in such a manner by the Seniors, and to be recognized as a part of the school. The great success of this first attempt has now become an accepted tradition with each senior class. This seemed to have been a year of changes. A new and orig- inal plan of rotating editors was adopted by the Freshmen for the Freshman Static Page. Much hidden talent was brought out by this plan, and, before long, everyone began to look forward to read- ing the Freshman Page, interesting and full of variety. After a few months of school had gone by, and the process of acquainting ourselves with our class members had been completed, we held elections of class officers. We felt that Fred Bomely as President, Genevieve Ward as Vice-President, Janice Ryan as Sec- retary, and Margaret Kiley as Treasurer, proved capable of lead- ing us. The dramatic ability present in some of our classmates had occasion to reveal itself in the one-act comedy, “Quiet Please.” Under the able direction of Mr. Nigro, members of the cast, includ- ing Claire Pare, Janice Ryan, Claire Rush, David Bordua, and Sevario DeCaro, journeyed to Ludlow High School on February 10 where “Quiet Please” was presented. Students of our class gathered together for fun and frolic at the outstanding social event of the year, the G. O. Party, where movies and dancing were enjoyed. Francis Panella, Joseph Cusimano, and Clarence Hicks showed great promise of outstanding athletic careers because of their work on the Freshman Football Team. As the June of 1941 slowly fades away, we turn a page in our “Scrapbook of Memories,” and that memorable fall of 1941 comes into view. Remember that September, when, after having already estab- lished a firm foothold in our high school careers, we were ready and proud, as Sophomores, to walk the corridors of Enfield High, side by side with other upperclassmen? The glorious feeling of being a part was instilled in our hearts and minds on that Septem- ber morn. We were welcomed back by a new principal, Mr. Langford, to replace Mr. Lee, and soon we learned of new changes in the The Enfield Echo 7 faculty. Mr. Angelica and Mr. Ricci, two of our teachers, were the first to leave their positions to enter the Armed Forces of our country. We were sorry to lose two of our favorite teachers, but we felt that what was our loss was the Army’s gain. To lead us during the forthcoming year, we elected Fred Bomely again as our President, Joan Kennedy as Vice-President, Margaret Kiley as Secretary, and Edward Zebrowski as Treasurer. “Collegiate Revue,” the annual Hi-Y Minstrel, was getting under way early in the season under the direction of Mr. Tatoian. Many of our class members comprised the chorus, while Janice Ryan represented our class as soloist, and John O’Brien as endman. The leading dramatic production of the year was “Lease On Liberty,” skillfully coached by Miss Helen Javorski. The cast in- cluded Janet Bromage, Claire Rush, and Fred Bomely. The annual one-act play contest was held at Enfield this year. “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie,” a comedy, was presented under the direc- tion of Mr. Nigro, with Claire Pare and David Bordua in the lead- ing roles. An outstanding event at Enfield this year was the “Ballad For Americans” Concert, with the Glee Club of Enfield accompanying Paul Robeson. The students who took part will long remember this event as a treasured and unusual experience. Once again the end of another year clouds our memory, and, with a new-won confidence in ourselves, and a definite aim in our minds and hearts, springing from a successful year of achievement, we felt prepared to bestow upon ourselves the title of “Juniors”. This was a year marked by more changes, both in faculty and in our curriculum. Our country’s entry into the war caused every- one to put forth more effort, and to adopt “Work and Study for Victory,” as his slogan. Eager to do our part, we felt it was our duty to do all we could, because this was our war, too. Again we were welcomed back by a new principal, Mr. Hassett, to succeed Mr. Langford. First Aid, War Economics, and an Air Raid Protection course were added to our curriculum as “Victory Classes” for the ensuing school year. Two hours a week were devoted to these courses from our regular schedule. It was not an unusual sight, if, walking through the corridors on a Tuesday or Friday morning, we saw a group of students administering the correct' artificial respiration technique on their classmates. We were especially grateful to our new principal, Mr. Hassett, for inaugurating the lunch period, a refreshing fifteen-minute pause in the day’s work. We also gave many thanks to the Home Eco- nomics Department for preparing those delicious sandwiches which were enjoyed daily. No, that rushing from the various classrooms at the end of the fourth period was not a fire or air raid drill; it was only the students going to the cafeteria. Another course, which was added to our curriculum in con- 8 The Enfield Echo junction with the war effort was Aeronautics. Mr. Fowler served as instructor for a time, and later was replaced by Mr. Staszko. We all gave three cheers for our aeronautics students and the in- structor who will teach them to “keep ’em flying.” A main event this year, as always, was the election of officers. Fred Bomely was elected President for the third successive time, with Florence Moschetti as Vice-President, Jean O’Brien as Secre- tary, and Joseph D’Ascoli as Treasurer. The annual Hi-Y Minstrel, “Victory Revue,” the first public presentation of the year, directed by Mr. Tatoian, was well-received, and members of our class who appeared as principals in this pro- duction were Janice Ryan, Elspeth Stowe, Claire Rush, and Dorothy Dobrozensky as soloists; and Janet Bromage, John O’Brien, and Robert Gallant as endmen. With physical well-being constantly stressed during war-time, new commando tactics in the girls’ gym classes were formed as part of the “keep fit” program. It was not uncommon, therefore, on Mondays and Thursdays, to see the girls, all out of breath, com- ing into the classroom just in time for their next class. Orchids went to Miss Javorski, director, and the cast of “Sky- roads”, the annual school play. Those who made it such a great success were Claire Rush, Janice Ryan, Frances Burns, Janet Bromage, Joan Fahey, David Bordua, and Fred Bomely. Being one of the best plays ever presented, “Skyroads” merited the high praise and commendation of all attending the performance. Members of our class who deserve credit for their excellent work on the staff of the Static this year are Claire Pare, editor-in- chief; Josephine Caramazza, literary editor, and Josephine An- gelica, business manager. The coming of spring meant the long-awaited Junior “May- time” Prom. Hostess Adeline Cimino and Host Terry Burke were present to greet the gay couples, who danced for one joyous eve- ning when school and studies were forgotten. “How to Get and Hold a Job” was the topic for Career Day. sponsored by Mr. Lyons. Representatives of various fields and professions presented some helpful and timely suggestions on this topic, and acquainted us with different occupations and professions. We noted keenly this year the absence of three greatly-admired members of the faculty. The names of Miss Crombie, Miss Simon- ton, and Mr. Fowler were added to those of Mr. Angelica and Mr. Ricci, as having answered their country’s call. As part of our work toward victory, drives for war stamps, salvage, waste paper, and silk stockings were launched in the early part of the year, and were continued throughout the year. In the fields of sports, the Basketball Team brought honor to themselves by winning the coveted Valley Wheel Championship. Time has certainly played a trick on us. The curtain had already come down on three years—three years of diligent and The Enfield Echo 9 conscientious study, along with fun and pleasure, had gone down into history. We gloried in the thought that we were on the thres- hold of Room 26, and were ready to assume the rank and honor of a Senior. It seemed almost like a dream to us, but in September, 1943, we found it to be true. To lead us in this “red-letter” year we again chose Fred Bomely as our President. Because of his work in the past three years, he had proved capable of leadership. Florence Moschetti was elected Vice-President; Adeline Cimino, Secretary, and Edward Zebrowski, Treasurer. To open the season, “Southland Revue,” the annual Hi-Y Min- strel was presented, again under Mr. Tatoian’s fine direction. Fred Bomely appeared as interlocutor, while Janice Ryan, as soloist, and Janet Bromage, Jennie Zawada, Elsie Walsh, Robert Watton, and Robert Gallant, as endmen, highlighted the show. The prominent social event of the season was the annual Senior Prom, having “Snowball” as its theme. Florence Moschetti, host- ess, and Francis Panella, host, were present to welcome the many couples. Margaret Kiley brought honor to our class and school by placing first in the Local, District, and County Oratorical Contests sponsored annually by the American Legion, and by winning second place in the State Contest. Participating in the annual Junior Model Congress held at American International College in Springfield were Margaret Kiley, Claire Rush, Charles Robinson, and David Bordua. The group, accompanied by Mr. Lyons, made and presented bills in regular congressional fashion. Early in 1944, a new department was instituted in our school. The Industrial Arts course, with Mr. Volquardsen serving as in- structor, was in the experimental stage, but since then rapid prog- ress has been made. Eleanor Longmore and Charles Robinson represented our class in the annual school play, “What a Life,” with Miss Carey and Miss Townsend directing. With many members of our class comprising the chorus, and Terry Burke in the cast, “The Forest Prince,” an operetta presented by the Music Department and directed by Miss Roach, received many rounds of applause. On May 1, a group of 85 Seniors, accompanied by Miss Malley, Miss Raissi, Mr. Hassett, and “Coach” Whalen, who served as chaperons, journeyed to New York City where fun and enjoyment were in store for all. On May 4 we returned to Thompsonville— a group of tired, but happy, Seniors. Among the outstanding athletes and lettermen in sports are the names of Korona, Panella, O’Brien, Legienza, Terry Burke, D’Ascoli, Siana, Hicks, Campbell, Cusimano, Watton, Renals, and 10 The Enfield Echo CLASS PROPHECY (By Robert Finnan, Wanda Pierog, Constance Agrapides, Clemens Polek, Carmelina DiMaria) Good evening. I had a dream last night—a strange but inter- esting dream. It was about the people with whom I graduated, the class of 1944 of the Enfield High School. That’s almost ten years ago, but the events all seem to exist in the present. I can’t seem to recall, but I found myself walking down Main Street. There I met Cosimo Bosco, the owner of the local finance com- pany, Josephine Pierz his personal secretary, and Wanda Pierog, his representative to Argentina. For entertainment I went to see Clarence Hicks, the leader of the hottest band in town, with Elsie Walsh playing sweet tunes on the piano. The band is currently performing in the beautiful terrace room of the exclusive Thomp- sonville Hotel. After the show I had an interesting conversation with Loren Reed, now head of the Northern Connecticut Light Power Com- pany. Francis Bourque, his chief light operator, is known all over the country for his daring exploits. During a recent storm he saved Frances Burns from getting hit by a huge raindrop while on her way over to the Enfield Visiting Nurse’s office. After seeing Loren Reed, I accidentally bumped into State Trooper Robert Gallant who was carrying on quite a talk with Joyce Sheridan, founder of the “Sheridan School for Nurses.” I felt in need of diversion so they directed me to Goodson’s Fun Farm. There I met Joe Cusimano, now the ace of the New York Yankee DeCaro. Most of these boys starred in athletics throughout their four years at Enfield. Miss Brakel, Miss Raissi, and Miss Allen, faculty advisers, Margaret Kiley, editor-in-chief, and the entire staff of the Static, including reporters, typists, and mimeographers deserve our high- est praise and many thanks for the excellent work they have done. The faces missing from our midst this year were those of Mr. Russell and Mr. Smith of the teaching staff, and several of our fellow students, Edward Zebrowski, Donald Perry, Joseph Perry, Clarence Hicks, Joseph Cusimano, and Gilbert Pierce, who left to enter the Armed Forces. They will always hold a place of honor in the halls of Enfield and in the hearts of all of us, their classmates. Now, as we come to the last page of our “Scrapbook of Mem- ories,” we feel that we have brought to a close a chapter in our lives—closed but not forgotten. Even though our volume may be- come dustier and more worn with the years, it will always be there, that we may lift the cover, and once again relive four glorious years at Enfield High. The Enfield Echo pitching staff. Running the business department of the Yankee organization were Jean Panella and Carmelina DiMaria. Carmelina is now in the New York Yankee’s Office in Mexico City. I stepped into the model department of the W. T. Grant Co., and saw Con- cetta Angelica, Miss Connecticut of 1953, and now Miss America of 1954. She has been very helpfully aided in her quest for the championship by her manager, James Caronna. For classical en- joyment I went to see Janet Bromage, a famous Metropolitan opera star, now playing in the nationally known Strand Theater. Feeling a bit hungry, I stopped at Annette’s Coffee Shop, owned and operated by Annette Vasseur. It is located in the former resi- dence of “Ye Old Town Tavern.” In her employ are Stacia Olech- ney, Margaret Sferrazza, and Mary Fowler. Glancing across the aisle, I met David Bordua’s “Hello”. Dave has become known as the second Wendell Willkie because of his basic arguments on the leading subjects confronting the country. Bordua is running neck and neck with President Roosevelt in the race for the presidency. It is rumored that Bordua has a slight chance to win his way to the White House. Then I met Wanda Pierog, now living in Argentina and before I could recognize her, she was talking to me. Hello, Robert. Say, have you heard that Raymond Ligenza and John O’Brien are organizing an Argentina baseball team? Their agent, Francis Martin, is booking games with Myles Ken- nedy’s Ace Welders. I understand that Claire Pare, that famous South American dietitian, prepares the meals to keep the Welders in proper physical condition. Miss Pare’s efficient secretary is Mary Theofiles. Incidentally, Lillian Johnston is also a secretary working for Clemens Polek in the scientific research department of the Neelans Klimek Museum. Polek is now in Quebec doing research work. Miss Neelan’s private secretary is Constance Agrapides who is leaving next month to tour the United States. Anne Purdy will fill this vacancy. 1 understand that Maricn Gaetani, a very efficient nurse, takes care of the exhibits which trace the evolution of the human body since the days of the cave man. I learned from Joan Kennedy that Thomas Cammilleri will open a modernized funeral home here in Buenos Aires. Miss Kennedy has accepted the position as secretary to this rapidly ris- ing businessman. While in Buenos Aires, I attended the Argentina Conservatory of Music where Therese Starr has been playing to an enthusiastic audience. From the Buenos Aires Press, I learned that Betty Myers had played there for two months. Going from Buenos Aires to Chile, I met Edmund Renals pilot- ing a passenger plane headed for Africa. The hostess was Annette Landry, that cheerful glamour girl, who seemed to be enjoying her conversation with Lillian Ryan. Miss Ryan was traveling to Africa with her employers, the Misses Longmore Buck in order to take 12 The Enfield Echo important notes on the writing of their new simplified stenography book. In the same group was Marion Hayden, who told me that she will introduce the book when it is completed. The plane left the ground with a beautiful take-off, and I boarded my train to Chile. I haven’t met any more of our classmates, but I did receive a letter from Constance Agrapides who is now in California. She wrote me an interesting letter in which she said: Dear Wanda, The other day I attended California’s Big League Football Game with Anthony Siana and Francis Panella as its star players. In the bleachers I met Jack Becker and Charles Robinson, now head engineers of the San Francisco Engineering Co. As one of the football players was injured, he was immediately taken to the Western Memorial Hospital, where Mary Porcello is superintendent of nurses and Josephine Caramazza is head nurse in the operating room. While I was at the Fashion Shop yesterday, I talked to their expert dressmakers, Audrey Howard and Caroline Legienza. They informed me that Terence Burke is Dean of the University of California, whose renowned faculty consists of Shirley Landry, Claire Rush, and Janice Ryan. By the way, did you know that Edith Criscitelli has established her Beauty Salon on Main Street? Her assistant, Virginia Slick, has achieved prominence as an outstanding hair stylist. I recently dined at the Crystal Club and saw Donald Brown and Edward Wojnar leading their swing orchestra. Dancing to their music were Robert Watton, principal agent of the Central Union Insurance Co., and his lovely secretary, Jean O’Brien. Other stenographers employed in this office are Ann Lamagna and Genevieve Ward. Oh yes, Gilbert Pierce wen first prize for his farm products at the recent County Fair. Lila Reed has written me that she has secured a position as secretary to a business executive. Helen Kamay will also be em- ployed in the same office. As suddenly as Wanda left me I found myself in Quebec talk- ing to Clemens Polek. He said: Hello Bob! It was on the tenth anniversary of my graduation from Enfield High that I spent a vacation in Quebec, Canada, where I met many of my former classmates of 1944. I took a large twelve- engined transport plane from the Windsor Locks Airport, which was flown by John Conboy with Edwin Bourque as his co-pilot. As I was sitting very comfortably in one of the large chairs, Josephine Angelica and Janet Tierney came up to greet me. They were both stewardesses aboard the plane. I had previously heard that Fred Bomely was president of the “Pay As You Go Insurance Company,” of Canada and I was anxious The Enfield Echo 13 to see him about some life insurance. His personal secretary is Eileen Robinson. I arrived at the Shangri La Airport in Quebec about 10:30. The airport looked strange to me so I began a sightseeing tour. In one of the so-called hangars, I saw Henry Sidor repairing a new type of helicopter, which was the queerest thing anyone could imagine. My next visit was to the Department of Agriculture, where I found Edwards Potwine and Joseph Perry working on a book entitled, “How to Raise Weeds.” It was nearly noon, so I asked Joseph where I could get a good lunch. He advised me to go to the Best Foods Restaurant, owned and operated by Jennie Zawada. While I was eating my lunch two tall handsome fellows entered the restaurant. I soon recognized them as Robert Fournier and Donald Perry. Bob told me he was a correspondent for the North American Daily News and that Donald Perry was his most able cartoonist. The intense heat made me very thirsty so I went into the Walgreen Drug Store for a milk shake. To my surprise I saw Peter Radosti, the proprietor of this store and Bertha Petraska, his book- keeper. My supply of money was diminishing rapidly so the next day I went to the Bank of Canada to cash some of my ten-year-old bonds from the last World War. Behind a big stack of bills were Joan Fahey and Rose Angelica. Rose told me that Florence Moschetti was a gym teacher in one of the high schools of the city. I wanted to see how this school ranked with Enfield, so I ventured out to look at it. As I was walking through the playgrounds I saw Saverio De Caro giving a group of boys a terrible workout. His basketball team had won the championship four times. When returning to my hotel that evening, I met Irene Mercier and Elspeth Stowe leaving a large beauty parlor after a hard day’s work. Irene remarked that she had recently talked to Dorothy Dobrozensky in the nursing school of the “Quebec Hospital” for men. The hotel was sponsoring a dance that night which I attended. Dancing the South American rumba was Dorothy Jacobs. Then Polek informed me that he had to go to Mexico to trans- act some business for his employers, and before I could say “Jack Robinson” we were in Mexico. There I met my old classmate Carmelina DiMaria, who stopped to talk to me. Hello Robert. I haven’t seen you for almost ten years. That certainly is a long time. I suppose you’ve met some of our former classmates here in Mexico. Edward Zebrowski, the well-known literary genius, is visiting this country to collect material for his latest novel. June Magnuson, the first woman to become president of the Third National Bank, has engaged Rita Vesce as her private secre- 14 The Enfield Echo tary. Miss Vesce also does some modeling after her regular office hours. Edward Arrowsmith, the District Attorney of Merida, and the Highway Supervisor, Matthew Korona, were both on their way to see Eleanor Marcinkiveg, the head librarian at the city library. Their mission was to obtain information for very important plans. Joseph D’Ascoli is the proprietor of the Modern Bakery Shoppe of Mexico City. As he transacts business on such a large scale, he has employed Ralph Fiore as his assistant baker and Victoria Poleski as the manager of the executive department. Adeline Cimino and Lillian Cammilleri are in the various offices of the capitol building, where they have established themselves as the finest stenographers in the state. Edmund Wosko, the chief pilot for the American Airlines, arrived here today with Mildred Blaszko, who came to take over the position of superintendent of nurses at the General Hospital of Mexico. Say Bob, I hear that you are now successfully operating the Finnan Construction Co., and are the chief engineer yourself. I also understand that John Sullivan gave up welding to become one of your staff members. I was pleased to run into Joseph Rumore, Jr., today’s number one comedian, who is here to make a special appearance on the Greater Mexico Fund Broadcast which is being sponsored by the generous benefactor, William Lee. Other celebrities who are also here to offer their services to charity include Margaret Kiley, the famous orator; Collins Campbell, the star hockey player of the United States and Canada; and Harriet King, the chief cartoonist at the Walt Disney Studio in California. Incidentally, I recently met Carmelina Marinaccio, who is the proprietor of the Smart Dress Salon now being operated on Lom- bard Ave. As her private secretaries Miss Marinaccio has engaged her capable friends, Elizabeth Terry and Patricia Lynch. Then much to my regret the alarm clock went off and I had to get up to face the real world. HONOR STUDENTS—CLASS OF 1944 Front row (left to right) Mildred Blaszko, Josephine Caramazza, Claire Pare, Irene Mercier, Jennie Zawada, Carmelina DiMaria, Wanda Pierog, Margaret Kiley. Second row Donald Brown, Constance Agrapides, Marion Hayden, Mary Porcello, Janice Ryan, Fred Bomely. Third row—Cosimo Bosco, Robert Finnan, Raymond Ligenza, Terrence Burke, John O’Brien, Clemens Polek. (Edward Zebrowski absent—in armed services.) ACTIVITY LEADERS—1943-1944 Front row (left to right)— Jennie Zawada, Margaret Kiley, Janice Ryan, Wanda Pierog, Florence Moschetti, Claire Pare. Second row- Matthew Korona, Raymond Ligenza, Edmund Renals, Fred Bomely, Francis Panella. Third row—Robert Watton, John O’Brien. Captains—Football, Panella; Basketball, Korona; Baseball, Ligenza; Track, Renals. 16 The Enfield Echo CLASS OF 1944 ACADEMIC CONCETTA MARIE ANGELICA EDWARD JAMES ARROWSMITH •MILDRED ALICE BLASZKO ♦FREDERICK PETER BOMELY DAVID JOSEPH BORDUA EDWIN FRANCIS BOURQUE FRANCIS ROLAND BOURQUE ♦JANET ELIZABETH BROMAGE ♦DONALD GRAHAM BROWN TERENCE FRANCIS BURKE FRANCES ELIZABETH BURNS THOMAS JOSEPH CAMMILLERI COLLIN ROBERT CAMPBELL ♦♦♦JOSEPHINE MARY CARAMA ZA VINCENT FRANCIS CARONNA JOHN FRANCIS CONBOY JOSEPH JOHN CISIMANO JOSEPH JEROME D’ASCOLI SAVERIO FRANCIS DECARO DOROTHY ANN DOBROZENSKY ROBERT FRANCIS FINNAN ROBERT FRANCIS GALLANT CLARENCE HICKS MARGARET THERESE KILEY HARRIET BARBOUR KING MATTHEW JOSEPH KORONA ♦SHIRLEY ELIZABETH LANDRY ♦RAYMOND JOHN LIGENZA FLORENCE MARIE MOSCHETTI MARJORIE EDITH NEELANS ♦JOHN FRANCIS O BRIEN JEAN ANGENETTE PANELLA ♦♦CLAIRE ANN PARE ♦CLEMENS LEON POLEK VICTORIA BERTHA POLESKI ♦MARY ANNA PORCELLO EDWARDS ARTHUR POTWINE. JR. PETER ANTHONY RADOSTI LOREN EDWARD REED JOSEPH PETER RUMORE, JR. EDMUND THOMAS RENALS CHARLES EVEREST ROBINSON, JR. ♦CLAIRE ROBERTA RUSH ♦MARY JANICE RYAN JOYCE ELIZABETH SHERIDAN HENRY JOSEPH SIDOR THERESE MARIE STARR JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN MARIE ELSPETH STOW ELSIE MAY WALSH ROBERT BRENDON WATTON EDWARD WOJNAR EDMUND ALBERT WOSKO ♦EDWARD JULIAN ZEBROWSKI VOCATIONAL CONSTANCE PHYLLIS AGRAPIDES JOSEPHINE SARAFINA ANGELICA ROSE MARIE ANGELICA JACK EDWARD BECKER ♦COSIMO JOHN BOSCO MURIEL OLIVE BUCK LILLIAN ANN CAMMILLERI ADELINE THERESE CIMINO EDITH RITA CRISCITELLI ♦CARMELINA LILLIAN DIMARIA JOAN MARIE FAHEY RALPH ANTHONY FIORE ROBERT ANTHONY FOURNIER MARY ALICE FOWLER MARIAN MARGARET GAETANI JEANNETTE AGNES GOODSON MARION EVELYN HAYDEN AUDREY JEANE HOWARD DOROTHY KATHLENE JACOBS LILLIAN ANNABEL JOHNSTON HELEN MARY KAMAY JOAN THERESA KENNEDY MYLES THOMAS KENNEDY WANDA SOPHIE KLIMEK ANN RITA LAMAGNA ANNETTE BURNICE LANDRY WILLIAM ELBERT LEE CAROLINE SOPHIE LEGIENZA ELEANOR MAY LONGMORE PATRICIA LORRAINE LYNCH JUNE EVELYN MAGNUSON ELEANOR ROSE MARCINKIVEG CARMELINA MARY MARINACCIO FRANCIS JOSEPH MARTIN ♦IRENE AMELIA MERCIER BETTY MAE MYERS JEAN THERESA O’BRIEN STASIA VICTORIA OLECHNY FRANCIS JOSEPH PANELLA DONALD ARTHUR PERRY BERTHA BARBARA PETRASKA GILBERT MERRITT PIERCE ♦WANDA AGNES PIEROG JOSEPHINE ELIZABETH PIERZ ANNE THERESA PURDY LILA STURTEVANT REED EILEEN MARGARET ROBINSON LILLIAN JANE RYAN MARGARET MARY SFERRAZZA ANTHONY JOSEPH SI AN A VIRGINIA MARJORIE SLICK ELIZABETH MARY TERRY MARY THEOFILES JANET MARGARET TIERNEY ANNETTE THERESA VASSEUR RITA BEATRICE VESCE GENEVIEVE ANN WARD ♦JENNIE PAULINE ZAWADA ♦ With Honor ♦ With High Honor ♦ ♦ With Highest Honor The Enfield Echo 17 PROGRAM FOR GRADUATION June 22, 1944 Class Motto—“We Are Prepared” Class Flower—Green and White Carnation Class Colors—Green and W'hite Processional—“Pomp and Circumstances”.............. Edgar Invocation—Reverend William P. Kilcoyne Orchestra a. Holiday for Strings............................Rose b. Blue Danube .................................Straus Salutatory..................................(Second Honor) CLAIRE A. PARE Music a. “Stout Hearted Men”.........................Romberg b. “Desert Song” ...........................Romberg GLEE CLUB Commencement Address DR. ARTHUR L. KNOBLAUCH, University of Connecticut INTRODUCTION BY FREDERICK BOMELY Music—Selections (Duet) WALLACE FABER AND HERBERT DAVIDSON Valedictory............................:......(First Honor) JOSEPHINE M. CARAMAZZA Class Song.....................—.....Words by Irene Mercier Music by Therese Starr Presentation of Class Gift FREDERICK BOMELY, Class President Conferring of Diplomas RICHARD W. HOWES State Supervisor, Trade and Industrial Education Announcement of Prizes PRINCIPAL J. FRANK HASSETT Conferring of Prizes SUPERINTENDENT KARL D. LEE Music—“Star-Spangled Banner”............Francis Scott Key CLASS, AUDIENCE, WITH ORCHESTRA ACCOMPANIMENT Recessional 18 The Enfield Echo CLASS SONG Music by Therese Starr Words by Irene Mercier 4 .1 h=H f 5=: 5 == -TM - r r F 1 tt—n — i f h 4' „ l JrS” D 0 1 r S 1 irr7 r j . .. T J fcT 1 £ 1 ✓ y r 1 f _ ✓ r 10) • . .. T7 1� — — ■— A r - _ 1 1 1 1 r 7 J J 1 - •“ 1 - u ✓ 'f r? r I j- , .. 7 T7—7i CT.TTT t y - | • P u A— w t Forever will our thoughts and deeds Be with our school which filled our needs. With love and kindness in each heart, We smile a bit before we part. To all, we say with some regret That these have been the best years yet. And so to thee we bade farewell, Our teachers and our friends as well. Now forward to our chosen goal, Some to tread with friends till old. Some to march to fame alone, But all to meet in God’s sweet home. The Enfield Echo 19 CLASS STATISTICS (By Marion Hayden, Mary Porcello, John O’Brien, Raymond Ligenza, Terence Burke) Constance Phyllis Agrapides (“Connie”) February 15, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Those about her From her shall read the perfect ways of honour. Honor Student; Class Ring Committee ’43; Speech Club ’44; American Legion Oratorical Contest ’44; Senior Class Prophecy ’44. Concetta Marie Angelica (“Dolly”) November 15, 1925 Enfield, Conn. Beauty seen is never lost.” Freshman-Senior Reception Committee ’41, ’44; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’42, ’43; Latin Club ’44. Best Looking Girl. Josephine Sarafina Angelica (“Jo”) May 7, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. She has a sense of humor and a touch of mirth. Delegate Assembly ’41, ’42; Nominating Committee ’41, ’42, ’43; Home Ec Club ’41; Delegate Assembly Chairman ’41; Senior-Freshman Committee ’41, ’44; Corridor Com- mittee ’41; Fashion Show ’41; Home Room Secretary ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’42; Usherette at School Play ’42; Ticket and Advertising Committee School Play ’42; As- sistant Manager of Static ’41; Candy Girl at School Play ’42; Thanksgiving and Christmas Basket Committee ’42; Ad Committee Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Cheer Leader ’42, ’43, ’44; Manager of Static ’43; Leaders’ Group ’43, ’44; Usherette at Class Night ’43; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Girls’ Y Club ’43; Usherette at Graduation Night ’43; Secretary of Delegate Assembly ’44; Senior Prom Com- mittee ’44; Bulletin Board Committee ’44; Dancing School Instructor ’44; Ticket Chairman Senior Prom ’44. Noisiest Girl. Most Cheerful Girl. Rose Marie Angelica August 27, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Common sense is a rare j(ift of God. Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Fashion Show ’41, ’44; Ballad for Americans Concert ’42; Vice-President of Home Economics Club ’44. 20 The Enfield Echo Edward James Arrowsmith (“Eddie”) September 7, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. For he was just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. Class Ring Committee ’43; Intramural Basketball ’42, ’43. Jack Edward Becker (“Beck”) August 8, 1927 Hazardville, Conn. Custom has made it in him a property of easiness. Mildred Alice Blaszko (“Mil”) July 19, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Quietness and refinement are charming traits.” Honor Student; Delegate Assembly ’41; Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43; School Play Ticket Committee ’44; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Home Room Secretary '43; Girls’ Y ’44; Senior Nominating Committee ’42; Ballad for Americans Concert ’42; Latin Club Executive Com- mittee ’43; State Latin Contest ’44; Library Board Com- mittee ’44; Static Staff ’41; Latin Club Dance Committee ’43, ’44; Attendance Recorder Room 26 ’44. Class Historian. Frederick Peter Bomely (“Tiny”) July 31, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. I won my fame through my popularity. Honor Student; Class President ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Club President ’41, ’44, Secretary ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, Interlocutor ’44; Acting Class Treasurer ’44; Freshman- Senior Reception Committee ’44; Delegate to State Model Hi-Y Congress ’44; Delegate Assembly ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Farewell Prom Committee ’41, ’42, ’43; Chairman Junior Prom Committee ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’44; School Play ’42, ’43; Student Manager of Music Festival ’42; Marshal at Graduation ’43; Response for the Undergrad- uates ’43; Home Room Booster ’42, ’43, ’44; Chairman Class Picture Committee ’44; Class Trip Committee ’44; Intramural Basketball ’41, ’42; Cheerleader ’44; Usher Graduation ’42, ’43; Class Gift Committee ’44; Hockey ’44; Hi-Y Assembly ’42, ’43. Wittiest Person. Most Popular Boy. Best All-Around Boy. Class Clown. Most Business- Like Person. David Joseph Bordua (“Dave”) September 2, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Words are like leaves; and where they most abound, much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found.” Debating Club ’41, ’43; President Debating Club ’42; Dele- gate Assembly ’43; Intramural Basketball ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Club ’41, ’42; Assistant Track Manager ’43; Junior Prom Committee ’43; School Play ’43; One-Act Play ’41, ’42; Radio Program ’42, ’43; Vox Pop Contest ’41; President Speech Club ’43; Hockey ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Music Festival ’42; Dancing Instructor ’43; Ad Committee Year Book ’44; Giee Club ’44; Hi-Y Assembly ’41, ’42; Delegate Assembly ’44. Best Boy Dancer. The Enfield Echo 21 Cosiino John Bosco (“Co”) April 29, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A little fun here and there to chase away your daily cares.” Honor Student; Program Boy Music Festival ’41; Intra- mural Basketball ’41, ’42, ’43; Hi-Y Club ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43; French Club ’42; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Usher Junior Prom ’43; Halloween Dance Committee ’43; G. 0. Party Committee ’43; Delegate Assembly ’44; Hi-Y Representative to ‘Youth and Government’ ’44; Usher at Operetta ’44; Year Book Ad Committee ’44; Static Staff ’44; Usher School Play ’43; Hi-Y Basketball ’43, ’44; Class Presentation. Edwin F. Bourque (“Cookie”) February 11, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” Home Room President ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel Manager ’44; Operetta ’44; Hi-Y Club ’43, ’44; Track ’41, ’44; Football ’44; Home Room Booster ’42; Senior Prom Committee ’44. Francis Roland Bourque (“Fran”) May 18, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. None but himself can be his parallel.” Janet Elizabeth Bromage (“Jan”) January 13, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. The magic of the tongue is the most dangerous of all spells.” Honor Student; Delegate Assembly ’41, ’42; School Play ’42, ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, Endman ’43, ’44; Ad Com- mittee for Minstrel ’43, ’44; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Ad Committee Year Book ’43, ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Glee Club ’42, ’43, ’44; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Senior Executive Committee ’44; Dancing Instructor ’42, ’43; Ad Committee for School Play ’43; Associate Editor- in-Chief of Static ’44; Static Staff ’42, ’43; Girls’ Y ’42, ’43; French Club ’42; Librarian ’43. Donald Graham Brown (“Brownie”) September 22, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. If music be the food of life, play on.” Freshman Hi-Y ’41; Hi-Y ’42, ’43, ’44; Orchestra ’41, ’42; Year Book Ad Committee ’42; Usher at Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’41; Latin Club ’41, ’42; Class Pres- entations. Most Musical Boy. 22 The Enfield Echo Muriel Olive Huek (“Mary”) May 17, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Be silent, it’s safe — Silence never betrays you.” Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Girls’ Y ’44. Terence Francis Burke (“Terry”) July 5, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. The better we know him The more we like him.” Honor Student, Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Club ’43, ’44; Delegate Assembly ’42, ’43; Football ’42, ’43; Basketball ’43, ’44; Baseball ’44; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Host of Junior Prom ’43; Property Committee School Play ’43; School Operetta ’44; Track ’44; Class Picture Committee ’43; Latin Club ’44; Glee Club ’44; Class Statistics Committee ’44. Frances Elizabeth Burns (“Fran”) July 13, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. She holds her head in dignity.” Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Girls’ Y ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; School Play ’43; Glee Club ’41, ’42; Senior-Freshman Reception ’41; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Dancing School Instructor ’43; Usherette Class Night ’43. Most Fastidious Girl. Most Dignified Girl. Lillian Ann Cammilleri (“Lil”) October 15, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Variety is the mother of enjoyment.” Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Girl Reserves ’44; Home Room Booster ’41; Usherette for Class Night and Graduation ’43; Home Economics Club ’41; Fashion Show ’41; Dancing School Instructor ’44; Class Gift Committee ’44; Class Pic- ture Committee ’44. Thomas Joseph Cammilleri (“Tom”) September 12, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Beware! He is fooling thee.” Delegate Assembly '42; Latin Club Executive Committee ’42; Latin Club ’43; German Club ’43. 1 r r r r r r. I L I L L U U u L The Enfield Echo 23 Collin Robert Campbell (“Moose”) February 21, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. No man is happy who does not think himself so.” Freshman Football Team ’41; Delegate Assembly ’41; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’44; Hi-Y Club ’41, ’42, '43; Varsity Football ’41, ’42, ’43; Interclass Basketball ’44; School Operetta ’44; Hockey Team ’43; Camera Club ’44. Josephine Mary Caramazza (“Jo”) July 12, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. She is a scholar a right good one Exceedingly wise and fair spoken.” Valedictorian; Delegate Assembly ’41; Static Staff ’41; Librarian ’41; Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Poster Contest ’41, ’43; Honorable Mention Poster Contest ’42; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Housekeeping Committee ’42; Literary Editor of Static ’43; Ballad for Americans Concert ’42; Girl Reserves ’43; Publicity Committee Girl Reserves ’42; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Latin Club Dance Com- mittee ’41, ’44; Home Room Booster ’44; Red Cross Dance Committee ’44; School Play Property Committee, ’44; Dramatic Club ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; State Latin Contest ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Attendance Recorder Room 26 ’44. Smartest Girl. Vincent Francis Caronna (“Jim”) January 30, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” Camera Club ’44. Adeline Therese Cimino (“Adie”) June 9, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. One of the sweetest of earth’s fairest flowerets.” Class Secretary ’44: Home Room Booster ’41, ’42; Fashion Show ’41, ’44; Chairman Junior Red Cross Drive ’43; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Hostess Junior Prom ’43; Class Ring Committee ’43; Candy Girl School Play ’43; Program Chairman Farewell Prom ’43; Treasurer of Home Ec Club ’43, ’44; Program Chairman Home Ec Dance ’44; Home Room Secretary ’43, ’44; Senior Nominating Com- mittee ’44; Fawr Chairman Senior Prom ’44; Class Pic- ture Committee ’44; Class Flower Committee ’44. Girl With the Prettiest Hair-Do. Cutest Girl. John Francis Conboy (“Jack”) May 5, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Silence is but the guise of a witty man. Delegate Assembly ’41; Orchestra ’41; Latin Club ’42, ’44; Track Tpam ’42, ’44; Hockey Team ’43, ’44; Football Team ’44. 24 The Enfield Echo Edith Rita Criscitelli May 8, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. No one knows my hopes.” Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43; Girls’ Y ’44; Speech Club ’44; Camera Club ’44; American Legion Oratorical Contest ’44; Latin Club ’44. Joseph Jerome D’Ascoli (“Daski”) August 6, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Why worry — tomorrow may never come. Home Room President ’42; Basketball ’43, ’44; Baseball ’43; Football ’43; Track ’44; Operetta ’44; Glee Club ’44; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’43; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Home Room Booster ’44; School Play Committee ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel Stage Com- mittee ’43; Intramural Basketball ’43, ’44; Senior-Fresh- man Reception Committee ’40. Saverio Francis DeCaro (“Sonny”) October 3, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. Hold the fort! I am coming,!’’ Basketball ’41, ’43, ’44; Baseball ’41, ’43, ’44; One-Act Play ’41; Programs for Music Festival ’41; Senior Picture Committee ’44; Senior Nominating Committee ’44; Dele- gate Assembly ’44; Football ’44; Basketball Manager ’42; Stagehand at Operetta ’44; Intramural Basketball ’42, ’43, ’44; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Senior Jacket Committee. Carmelina DiMaria (“Carmie”) August 3, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Diligence is the mother of good fortune.” Honor Student; Fashion Show ’41; Glee Club ’42; House- keeping Committee ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; French Club ’42; Ballad for Americans ’42; Home Room Booster ’44; Static Staff ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Girl Re- serves ’44; School Play Ticket Committee ’44; Operetta Ticket Committee ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel Ticket Committee ’44; Class Prophecy. Most Diligent Girl. Dorothy A. Dobrozensky (“Dobby”) November 29, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. She ramps them all. both short and tall.” Glee Club ’41, ’43, ’44; Girls’ Y ’42, ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Spelling Bee Usherette ’44; Graduation Usherette ’44; Advertising Committee of Year Book ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Static Staff ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Advertising Committee ’44; Secretary of Glee Club ’44; Musical ’44; Dancing School Instructor ’43, ’44. Class Flirt. r. r r r r r. L I I I I I I I I U u J J J J J J J J J J J J J J The Enfield Echo 25 Joan Marie Fahey (“Joan”) November 2, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. A good disposition that gold cannot buy.” Housekeeping Committee ’41; Senior-Freshman Reception ’41, ’44; Glee Club ’41, ’43; Debating Team ’41; Latin Club ’41; Girls’ Y ’41, ’42; Secretary of Girls’ Y ’43; Nom- inating Committee ’42; Home Room Booster ’42; Ballad for Americans ’42; School Play ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Static Staff ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; First Aid Assembly ’43; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; May Festival ’41. Robert Francis Finnan (“Bob”) April 6, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Oh! Why so bashful Bob? Come on you're a great big man. Honor Student; Hi-Y Club ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Usher at Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Ticket Seller at Junior Prom ’43; Freshman Football ’41; Latin Club ’41, ’42; Class Prophecy. Ralph Anthony Fiore (“Fe Fe”) February 7, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A smile for all. A welcome glad. A jolly coaxing way he had.” Basketball ’41; Intramural Basketball ’41; Boy Showing the Most Improvement ’41; Football Manager ’42; Foot- ball ’43; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’44. Robert Anthony Fournier December 10, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Men of few words are the best men. Hockey Team ’43, ’44; Intramural Basketball ’42; French Club ’42, ’44. Mary Alice Fowler (“Al”) February 13, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. When you see a man in woe. Walk right up and say 'Hullo’ Say 'Hullo, and how d'ye do. How’s the world a-usin’ you?’” Hi-Y Minstrel ’43. 26 The Enfield Echo 4� � Marian Margaret Gaetani January 14, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. The light of heaven transfigures her golden tresses. Girls’ Y Club ’42; Speech Club ’44; American Legion Ora- torical Contest ’44. Robert Francis Gallant (“Rob”) December 9, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. It was his keenest pleasure to jolly his friends.” Home Room Booster ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel End Man ’43, ’44; Chemistry Club ’44. Jeannette Agnes Goodson (“Junny”) January 16, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. As cheerful as the day is long.” Hat Check Girl at Farewell Prom ’41; Home Room Booster ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Junior Prom Com- mittee ’43. Marion Evelyn Hayden January 19, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A maiden light-hearted and content, I wander through the world.” Honor Student; Farewell Prom Committee ’41; Hi-Y Min- strel ’42, ’43, ’44; Delegate Assembly Member ’42; Girls’ Y Club ’43; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’44; French Club ’42, ’44; Girls’ Leaders Group ’42; School taper Typist ’44; Thanksgiving Basket Committee ’42; Senior Class Statistics Committee ’44. Clarence Hicks April 1, 1925 Enfield, Conn. As prone to mischief as able to perform.” BasketbaU ’42 ’43, ’44; Football ’42, ’43, ’44; Latin Club 42, ’43; Baseball ’41. r r r. r. r i I l l I L I I I I. I I The Enfield Echo 27 Audrey Jeanne Howard September 22, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. A rose with all its sweetest leaves yet folded.” Camera Club ’44. Dorothy Kathleen Jacobs (“Dotty”) October 8, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. No question is ever settled Until it is settled right.” Home Room Booster ’41; Nominating Committee ’41; Ten- nis ’41; Fashion Show ’41; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’43; Advertising Committee for Year Book ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44. Lillian Annabelle Johnston (“Lil”) November 3, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A girl care-free and contented.” Girls’ Y ’44. Class Baby. Helen Mary Kamay February 21, 1926 Enfield, Conn. Silence is sweeter than speech.” Most Bashful Girl. Joan Theresa Kennedy (“J. T.”) December 11, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies.” Home Ec Club ’41, ’42; Executive Committee ’41; Thanks- giving Basket Committee ’41; Girl Reserves ’41; Class Vice-President ’42; Home Room Secretary ’42; Delegate Assembly Member ’43, ’44; Static Staff ’43, ’44; Usherette Class Night ’43; Usherette Graduation ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’43; Dancing Instructor ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Class Banquet Committee ’44. The Enfield Echo Myles Thomas Kennedy September 19, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. Hang sorrow! Care'll kill a cat. Orchestra ’40, ’41. Margaret Therese Kiley (“Peg”) June 16, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. — And she arose and said ...” Honor Student; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Freshman Debating Club ’41; Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’44; Class Secretary ’41; A. I. C. Junior Model Congress ’42, ’43, ’44; American School of the Air Broadcast ’41, ’42, '43, ’44; Student Forum ’41; Congressional Assembly ’42, ’43, ’44; Debate Clinic ’42; Nominating Committee ’42; Math Club ’41; G. O. Party Committee ’42, ’43, ’44; Glee Club ’41; Dele- gate Assembly ’42, ’43; Latin Club Secretary ’43; Enfield Debate Club Secretary ’42, ’43; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Usherette Class Night ’43; Usherette Graduation Night ’43; Latin Club President ’44; Latin Club Dance Committee Chairman ’43; Librarian ’42, ’43, ’44; Editor- in-Chief of Static ’44; Dancing School Instructor ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Assembly Chairman ’42, ’43, ’44; Alumni Banquet Committee ’44; First Prize American Legion Oratorical Contest ’43, ’44; Advice to Undergrad- uates. Class Orator. Harriet Barbour King November 9, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Tall, stately and pleasant.” Static Cartoonist ’43; Decoration Chairman Farewell Prom ’42; Decoration Chairman Junior Prom ’43; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel '42, ’44; Girl Reserves ’42, ’43, ’44; Camera Club '44; Librarian ’43, ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Property Committee School Play ’44; Prop- erty Committee Operetta ’44; Usherette for Graduation and Class Night ’43; Decoration Chairman for Latin Club Dance ’42, ’43, ’44; Poster Contest ’41, ’42; Library Board Committee ’44. Most Attractive Girl. Wanda Sophie Klimek December 20, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’44; Girls’ Y ’41. Matthew Joseph Kowma (“Korny”) July 11, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. The blush is sometimes nice But mighty inconvenient.” Baseball ’41, ’42, ’43; Basketball ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Captain of Basketball ’44; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’44; Intramural Basketball ’41, ’42. ] 1 ,1 J 1 .1 ] j J J J J J J 1 1 The Enfield Echo 29 Ann Rita Lamagna December 12, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Home Ec. Club ’41; Fashion Show ’41. Marie Annette Landry (“Texas”) March 30, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Life is nothing without sports.” Home Ec. Club ’41; Nominating Committee ’42; Hi-Y Min- strel ’44; Home Room Booster ’44; Junior Prom Program Committee ’44; Delegate Assembly ’44; Girls’ Softball Team Business Manager ’44; Girls’ Basketball Team ’44; Chairman of Program Committee for Farewell Prom ’44. Most Athletic Girl. Shirley Elizabeth Landry (“Shirl”) July 7, 1927 Enfield, Conn. But she has a cheery smile And a kindly word to say.” Honor Student; Home Room Booster ’42; Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43. ’44; French Club ’42; Orchestra ’43, ’44; Music Festival ’41, ’42, ’43. William Elbert Lee (“Bill”) November 29, 1924 Hazardville, Conn. The wisest man is he who does not fancy that he is so at all.” Manager of Baseball ’42; Home Room Treasurer ’44; Home Room Booster ’44. Caroline Sophie Legienza (“Carol”) May 2, 1927 Enfield, Conn. Laughing and gay and full of fun, She is ever ready when frolic's begun. Honor Student; Glee Club ’41; Fashion Show ’41, ’44; Home Ec Club ’41, ’43, ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Usherette Class Night and Graduation ’43; Funds for Soldiers Committee ’44; Senior-Freshman Reception Com- mittee ’44; Cafeteria ’44; Demonstration of Meals at Windsor High School ’41. 30 The Enfield Echo Raymond John Ligenza (“Charley”) November 30, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Goodness does not consist in greatness, But greatness in goodness.” Honor Student; Home Room Chairman ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Freshman Basketball ’41; Baseball ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Foot- ball ’43; Class Banquet Committee ’44; Executive Com- mittee ’43; Intramural Basketball ’41, ’42, ’44; Baseball Captain ’44; Senior Class Statistics Committee ’44. Eleanor May Longmore November 12, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. If to her share some female errors fall, Look on her face, and you’ll forget them all.” School Play Ad Committee ’41; Fashion Show ’41; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43; Usherette School Play ’42; French Club ’42; Ad Committee Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Junior Prom Com- mittee ’43; Usherette Class Night and Graduation ’43; Ticket Committee School Play ’43; School Paper Typist ’44; War Bond Committee ’43, ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; School Play ’44. Patricia Lorraine Lynch (“Pat”) November 31, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. A shy face is better than a forward heart. Girls’ Y ’42, ’44; Girls’ Y Dance Committee ’42; Home Ec Club ’43. June Evelyn Magnuson (“Maggie”) June 12, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. Soft peace she brings wherever she goes.” Home Room Treasurer ’44; Home Room Secretary ’42; Glee Club President ’41; Glee Club ’42; May Festival ’41; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’41, ’44; Girls’ Y ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Home Ec Club ’41; Farewell Prom Committee ’42; Junior Prom Committee ’43; General Chairman of Senior Prom ’44; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Dramatic Club ’44; Usherette at School Play ’43; Usherette at Graduation and Class Night ’43; Fashion Show ’41; Demonstration of Meals at Windsor High School ’41; Thanksgiving Basket Committee ’42; Dancing Instructor ’42, ’43; Operetta ’44. Eleanor Rose Marcinkiveg (“Skipper”) January 9, 1924 Thompsonville, Conn. The temple of our purest thoughts is silence.” Treasurer of Home Ec Club ’41, ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’43; Fashion Show ’44; Librarian ’43, ’44. Quietest Girl. r r r. r, r, r r. i i l i V I u L The Enfield Echo 31 J J | J J Carmelina Mary Marinaccio (“Carmie”) July 16, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Her quiet and unassuming manners Bring forth her pleasing ways.” Librarian ’41; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42. Francis Joseph Martin (“Butch”) October 8, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Happy am I, from care I’m free, Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Hi-Y Club ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Treasurer ’43; Hi-Y Vice-Presi- dent ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Assistant Manager of School Play ’43; Home Room Booster ’42; Home Room President ’41; Intramural Basketball ’41, ’42; Hi-Y As- sembly ’42, ’43; Operetta ’44; Glee Club ’44; Camera Club ’44; Basketball Team ’44; Golf Team ’42; School Play Hall Committee ’43; Dancing School Instructor ’43; Class Gift Committee ’44. Cutest Boy. Most Cheerful Boy. Irene Amelia Mercier (“Reeney”) August 1, 1925 Longmeadow, Mass. She has a cool, collected look.” Honor Student; Fashion Show ’41; Delegate Assembly ’42, ’43; A.I.C. Model Congress ’42, ’43; Debates at Assembly ’42; Radio Broadcasts ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel Ad Committee ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Home Room Booster ’43, ’44; Junior Red Cross Drive Com- mittee ’43, ’44; War Bond Committee ’44; Static Staff ’44; Class Presentations. Florence Marie Moschetti (“Flo”) April 11, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A friend to all and a grand good sport.” Class Vice-President ’43, ’44; Class Trip Collector ’41; G. 0. Party Committee ’41; Delegation to Palmer and Ag- awam ’41; Static Staff ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’44; Hi-Y Advertising Committee ’44; Program Chairman Junior Prom ’43; Chairman of Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Music Chairman Senior Prom ’44; Hostess Senior Prom ’44; Dancing School Committee ’43, Chairman ’44; Delegate Assembly ’42, Secretary ’41, ’43; Chairman ’44; Cheerleader ’41, ’42, ’43, Captain ’44; Chairman of Rag- gedy-Ann Dance ’44; Chairman of G. O. Social ’44; Fresh- man-Senior Reception ’41, ’44; Girls’ Leaders Group ’42, ’43; Librarian ’44; Year-Book Advertising Committee ’44; Latin Club ’44; Candy Girl at School Play ’41; Corridor Committee ’41; Girls’ Bowling Team ’42, ’43; Food Sale Committee ’41; Class Flower Committee ’44; Delegation to Chershire ’43. Most popular Girl. Best Dressed Girl. Best All-Around Girl. Betty Mae Myers November 10, 1925 Enfield, Conn. Never idle a moment, But thrifty and thoughtful of others.” Home Room Booster ’42; One-Act Play ’41; Fashion Show ’41; Girls’ Y ’43, ’44; Camera Club ’44; Operetta ’44. 32 The Enfield Echo Marjorie Edith Neelans (“Margie”) November 8, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. They that govern the most make the least noise.” Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Orchestra ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Treasurer of Latin Club ’44; Girls’ Y Club ’42, ’43; Music Festival ’41, ’42, ’43; Op- eretta ’44; Latin Club Dance Committee ’41, ’43; Junior Prom Committee ’43. Jean Theresa O’Brien February 24, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A welcome smile for all.” Home Room Secretary ’41; Delegate Assembly ’41; Home Room President ’43; Class Secretary ’43; Farewell Prom ’41, ’43; Junior Prom ’43; Class Ring Committee ’43; Class Picture Committee ’44; Senior-Freshman Reception ’41, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44: Dancing School Instructor ’44; School Paper Typist ’44; Leaders’ Group ’42; Usher- ette for Graduation ’43; Collector for Class Trip Fund ’41. John Francis O’Brien (“Jack”) February 20, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. He speaketh not; and yet there lies, A conversation in his eyes.” Honor Student; Tennis Team ’41; Basketball ’42, ’43, ’44; Baseball ’42, ’43, ’44; Track ’44; Co-Captain of Hockey Team ’43, ’44; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Ad Committee for Year Book ’44; Class Banquet Committee ’44; Senior- Freshman Reception Committee ’41; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Delegate Assembly Member ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Ad Committee ’42, ’43; Chairman of Home Room ’41; Senior Class Statistics Committee ’44. October 29, 1926 Booster ’44. Stasia Victoria Olechny Thompsonville, Conn. A jolly good friend.” Francis Joseph Panella (“Bud”) August 3, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. I live to make friends.” Football ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Captain Football Team ’44; Bas- ketball ’41, ’44; Baseball ’41, ’44; Track ’41, ’42, ’44; Home Room Chairman ’41; Home Room Vice-President ’44; Hi-Y Club ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Senior Prom Host ’44; School Play Usher ’42, ’43; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Li- brarian ’41; President of Mechanical Drawing Class ’44; Hi-Y Ad Committee ’43; Delegate Assembly Member ’44; Prize Winner Poster Contest School Play ’44; Halloween Dance Committee ’43; Junior Prom Usher ’43; Senior Jacket Committee ’44; Intramural Basketball ’42, ’43, ’44; Operetta ’44. Most Athletic Boy. I I r. r, r r. i r. i L I I I U I L The Enfield Echo 33 1 J J J J J J I 1 Jean Angenette Panella February 24, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Giggles all the time, Her mirth and laughter unconfined.’’ Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Librarian ’43; Latin Club Dance Committee ’42; School Play Ad Committee ’42, ’43; School Play Ticket Committee ’42; Thanksgiving Basket Committee ’41; Junior Prom Committee ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’44; Speech Club ’44; American Legion Oratorical Contest ’44; Girls’ Y ’44. _ Claire Ann Pare (“Red”) March 20, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A peace above all earthly dignities A still and quiet conscience.” Salutatorian; One Act Play ’41, ’43; Latin Club ’41, ’42; French Club ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’44; Girls’ Y ’41, ’42, ’43; Treasurer of Girls’ Y ’43; Home Ec Club President ’43, ’44; Dramatic Club ’44; Static — Literary Editor ’42, Ed- itor-in-Chief ’43, Business Manager ’44; Glee Club ’41, ’42; Delegate Assembly ’42, ’44; Home Room Secretary ’41, ’43; Farewell Prom ’41, ’43; Junior Prom ’43; Senior Prom ’44; Senior-Freshman Reception ’41; Librarian ’41, ’42; Executive Committee ’43; Usherette Class Night ’43; Home Ec Prize ’43; Ballad for Americans ’42; Leaders Group ’42, ’43; Music Festival ’43; Usherette School Play ’43; Dancing Instructor ’44; D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award ’44. Class Actress. Most Literary Person. Donald Arthur Perry (“Beaver”) September 16, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. Full of fun and mischief too Doing things he shouldn’t do.” Home Room President ’41, ’42; Hockey Team ’44; Winner of Poster Contest of School Play ’43; Manager of Football Team ’42; Poster Winner ’42. Class Artist. Bertha Barbara Petraska (“Butch”) January 7, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Quiet are her thoughts But happy is her nature.” Wanda Agnes Pierog April 11, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. A good disposition that gold cannot buy.” Honor Student; Senior-Freshman Reception ’41; Freshman Essay Prize ’41; Home Room Secretary ’42; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Speech Club President ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Static Typist ’44; School Play Committee ’44; 2nd Prize Winner in American Legion Oratorical Contest ’44. Class Prophecy. 34 The Enfield Echo Josephine Elizabeth Pierz (“Jo”) January 17, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. One resource to enjoy life Is to have a lot of boys around you.” Home Ec Club ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Dancing School In- structor ’44; Home Ec Club Committee ’44. Clemens Leon Polek (“Clem”) November 30, 1925 Hazardville, Conn. Men of few words are the best men. Hockey Team ’43; Class Prophecy. Quietest Boy. Most Bashful Boy. Victoria B. Poleski (“Vicki”) December 17, 1925 Enfield, Conn. Her cares upon her rest but lightly, For she is lively, young, and sprightly.” Junior Prom Committee ’43; Latin Club ’42; Hi-Y Min- strel ’41. Mary Anna Porcello June 11, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Always cheerful, always gay, Always ready to win the day.” Honor Student; Latin Club ’42; Delegate Assembly Mem- ber ’43; G. 0. Party Committee ’43; Latin Club Executive Committee ’43; Fashion Show ’41; Home Room Secretary ’44; Acting Chairman of Home Room ’44; Secretary of Latin Club ’44; Secretary of Speech Club ’44; Home Room Reporter ’44; Librarian ’44; Treasurer of Library Beard Committee ’44; State Latin Contest ’44; Third Prize Amer- ican Legion Oratorical Contest ’44; Ticket and Adver- tising Committee of School Play ’44; Business Manager of School Play ’44; Class Flower Committee ’44; Senior Class Statistics Committee ’44. Edwards Arthur Potwine, Jr. (“Eddie”) August 18, 1927 Hazardville, Conn. He's little, but he's wise, He’s a terror for his size.” I I I I i I I I I I I I I u K The Enfield Echo 35 Anne Theresa Purdy January 18, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. She’s brunette and small She’s pleasant to us all.” Home Room Booster ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’44. Peter Anthony Radosti (“Pete”) September 5, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Let no man dispute me.” Lila S. Reed (“Storky”) December 26, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.” Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42; Favor Girl- Junior Prom ’43; Girls’ Basketball Team ’44. Loren Kdward Reed (“Reed”) December 26, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. We grant, although he had much wit, He was very shy on using it.” Edmund Thomas Renals (“Ed”) April 9, 1926 Enfield, Conn. Fly, man. fly! With thy wise dreams and fables of the sky.” Football ’41, ’42, ’44; Baseball ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Track ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Captain of Track ’44; Home Room Booster ’43; Debate Assembly ’44. Most Attractive Boy. Most Changeable Person. 36 The Enfield Echo Charles E. Robinson, Jr. (“Zeke”) September 26, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Beware of him who looks a saint. Usher for Class Night and Graduation ’43; School Play ’44; Debating Team ’44; Radio Broadcast ’44; Junior Model Congress ’44; Football ’44; Track ’44. Class Sheik. Best Dressed Boy. Eileen Margaret Robinson (“Champ”) July 7, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Friendliness is one of her greatest assets. Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Usherette at Class Night and Grad- uation ’43; Home Room Secretary ’43; Dancing Instructor ’44; Class Flower Committee ’44. Joseph Peter Rumore, Jr. (“Maggie”) June 29, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. My youth I can have hut today, I may always find time to grow old.” Football ’41, ’44; Inter-class Basketball ’41, ’42, ’44; Vox Pop Contest ’41; Basketball Manager ’44; Senior-Fresh- man Reception Committee ’44; Dancing Instructor ’44; Glee Club ’44; Operetta ’44; Ballad for Americans ’42; Class Gift Committee ’44. Claire Roberta Rush June 13, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. To be small and shine is better than casting a shadow.” Honor Student; One Act Play ’41; Farewell Prom Com- mittee ’41, ’42, ’43; Glee Club ’41, Secretary ’42, Vice-Pres- ident ’43; Girls’ Y ’42, ’43, ’44; Dancing School Instructor ’42, ’43, ’44; Home Room Secretary ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Hi-Y Ad Committee ’42, ’43, ’44; Year Book Ad Committee ’42, ’43, ’44; Static Staff ’43, ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’43; Latin Club ’42, ’43, ’44; Ad Committee for School Play ’42; Leaders Group ’42, ’43; Usherette for Class Night and Graduation ’43; Music Festival ’42; Model Congress ’43, ’44; Librarian ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’41, ’44; Class Nominating Committee ’43. ’44; Class Ring Committee ’43; Ballad for Americans ’42. Lillian Jane Ryan July 10, 1926 Enfield, Conn. My thoughts are my companions.” Girls’ Y ’42; Static Staff ’43, ’44. r. r. r. r. r. r. i i I L L I I I I I J ,1 ,1 J J J J J J J J J The Enfield Echo 37 M. Janice Ryan (“Jan”) September 8, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. We thank you for your voice Your most sweet voice. Honor Student; Home Room Secretary ’41; Class Secre- tary '41; One Act Play ’42; Home Room Vice-President ’42; Music Festival ’42; Delegate Assembly ’41; Booster ’43; Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43; President of Glee Club ’44; Girls’ Y ’42, ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Junior Prom Com- mittee ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’44; School Play ’43; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; French Club ’42; Ad Com- mittee for Year Book ’43, ’44; Ad Committee for Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Static Staff ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Literary Editor of Static ’44; Business Manager of Operetta ’44; Dancing School Instructor ’43, ’44; Usherette Class Night ’43; Librarian ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Class Will. Margaret Mary Sferrazza August 30, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. '7 see beyond the portals of today A future bright with friendship and goodwill.” Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43; French Club ’42; Fashion Editor of Static ’43; Girls’ Y ’43; Debating Club ’43; Junior Prom Favor Committee ’43; Treasurer of Home Ec Club ’43; Home Room Secretary ’44; Vice-President of Speech Club ’44; Ad and Properties Committees for School Play ’44; Ad Committee for Year Book ’44; Soldier Gift Fund Com- mittee ’44; Camera Club ’44; Oratorical Contest '44. Joyce Elizabeth Sheridan October 7, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Why must life all labor be?” Leaders’ Club ’41, ’42; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Glee Club ’41; French Club ’42; Static Staff ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Girls’ Y ’42; Speech Club ’44; Debate Club ’42. Anthony Joseph Siana (“Tony”) June 27, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. And a woman is only a woman — But a good cigar is a smoke.” Football ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Basketball ’41, '42; Baseball ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Home Room Booster ’41; Senior Prom Com- mittee ’44; School Operetta ’44. Henry Joseph Sidor (“Caesar”) February 19, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. Just as harmless as he looks.” Chemistry Club ’44. ; 38 The Enfield Echo Virginia Marjorie Slick (“Vee”) April 8, 1925 Hazardville, Conn. Come and trip it as you go On the light fantastic toe. Glee Club ’42, '43; Dancing School Instructor ’43, ’44; Music Festival ’42; Home Room Booster ’43; Usherette at Class Night and Graduation ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Operetta ’44. Best Girl Dancer. Theresa Marie Starr (“Tess”) August 19, 1927 Hazardville, Conn. Music hath such charms. Home Room Secretary ’41; Orchestra ’41, ’42, '43, ’44; Girls’ Y ’41, ’42, ’43; Glee Club ’41, ’43; Fashion Show ’41; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43; French Club ’42; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’44; Operetta ’44; Home Room Booster ’44. Most Musical Girl. M. Elspeth Stow (“Ellie”) November 28, 1925 Hazardville, Conn. Beauty and fashion come after a date. 2nd Prize in Suffield Sewing Contest ’41; Librarian ’41; Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Fashion Show ’41; French Club ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Girl Reserves ’42, ’43; Music Festival ’42; Usherette at School Play ’42; Farewell Prom Committee ’42; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Fare- well Prom Committee ’43; Ballad for Americans ’42; Ush- erette at Class Night and Graduation ’43; Static Staff ’43, ’44; Dancing Instructor ’42, ’43, ’44; Home Room Secre- tary ’43; Dramatic Club ’44; Operetta ’44; Senior Prom Committee; Program for Senior-Freshman Reception. John L. Sullivan (“Sully”) November 24, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth.” Elizabeth Mary Terry (“Betty”) March 24, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. A friendly welcome for all! Hi-Y Minstrel ’43; Glee Club ’41. r r r r r r. r. i i l I I I L L k J J .1 .1 .1 1 J J J J J J J J J J J The Enfield Echo 39 Mary Theofiles February 9, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. ”A true friend is forever a friend.” Hi-Y Minstrel ’42. Janet Margaret Tierney (“Janie”) January 20, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’41; Girls’ Y ’41. Annette Theresa Vasseur (“Nan”) October 12, 1926 Hazardville, Conn. Do just what you have to, and leave the rest for tomorrow. Glee Club ’41, ’42; Executive Committee ’42; Hi-Y Min- strel ’42, ’43; Secretary of Home Ec Club '43; Booster ’44; Musical Play ’44. Rita B. Vesce April 1, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. ''Grace is in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love.” Home Ec Club ’41; Camera Club ’44. Elsie May Walsh (“Shorty”) May 21, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. ”She’s little but — Oh, My!” Glee Club ’41, ’42; Hi-Y Minstrel ’42, ’43, ’44; Latin Club ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Girls’ Y Club ’41. 40 The Enfield Echo Genevieve Ann Ward (“Gen”) April 12, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. Friends she has many — Foes — has she any? Glee Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Vice-President of Class ’41; Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’42; Girls Y ’41, ’42, ’43; Home Room Booster ’42; Farewell Prom Committee ’42; Junior Prom Com- mittee ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’43; Senior-Freshman Reception Committee ’44; Librarian ’41; Static Staff ’42, ’43; Ballad for Americans ’42. Robert B. Watton (“Bob”) December 6, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Chatter! Chatter! What a clatter!” Delegate Assembly ’41, ’42, ’43; Hi-Y Club ’42, ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Assembly ’42, ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel Manager ’43, ’44; Hi-Y Minstrel ’43, ’44; Football ’41, ’42, ’43, ’44; Hockey ’43, ’44; Hockey Manager ’44; Baseball ’44; Intramural Basketball ’41, ’42; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Farewell Prom Committee ’43; Static Staff ’42, ’43, ’44; Marshal at Graduation ’43; Usher at Class Night and Graduation ’42, ’43; Senior Year Book Ad Committee ’41, ’42, ’43. Most Fastidious Boy. Most Argumentative Person. Edward Wojnar (“Eddie”) October 1, 1925 West Wallop, Conn. Oh! To be free and easy. Doing the things we choose.” School Orchestra ’44. Edmund Albert Wosko (“Wosko”) February 27, 1927 Thompsonville, Conn. The man that blushes is not quite a brute.” Football ’43; Hockey ’44. Jennie Pauline Zawada October 24, 1926 Thompsonville, Conn. Miraculous that little things like these, Can hold such vast potentialities.” Hi-Y Minstrel ’41, ’42, ’43; Home Ec Club ’41, ’42, ’43; Fashion Show ’41, ’44; Hat Check Girl Senior Prom ’41; Nominating Committee ’41; Thanksgiving Basket Com- mittee ’41; Debate Club ’43; Junior Prom Committee ’43; Usherette Class Night and Graduation ’43; Senior Prom Committee ’43; Secretary of Home Ec Club ’44; Chairman of Home Ec Dance ’44; Freshman-Senior Reception Com- mittee ’44; Dancing School Instructor ’43; Hi-Y Minstrel Ad Committee ’43; Cafeteria ’43, '44; Class Presentations. r r r. r r. r r I L L L L L U U The Enfield Echo SERVICE BOYS ARMY Pvt. Joseph John Cusimano (“Joe”) August 1, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. A prince of good fellows.” Football ’42, ’43, ’44; Basketball ’44; Delegate Assembly ’42, ’44; Senior Prom Committee ’44; Thanksgiving Basket Committee ’42. Best-Looking Boy. ”Honor lies in honest toil.” F.F.A. Poultry Team ’42, ’43; F.F.A. Livestock Team ’44. Honor Student; Class Treasurer ’44; Home Room Chair- man ’44. Smartest Boy. As prone to mischief as able to perform. Basketball ’42, ’43, ’44; Football ’42, ’43, ’44; Latin Club ’42, ’43; Baseball ’41. MARINES Pvt. Donald Arthur Perry (“Beaver”) September 16, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. Home Room President ’41, ’42; Hockey Team ’44; Winner of Poster Contest of School Play ’43; Manager of Football Team ’42; Poster Winner ’42. Class Artist. Pvt. Gilbert Merritt Pierce April 12, 1925 Hazardville, Conn. Pvt. Joseph Perry October 20, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. A friendly sort of fellow.” Pvt. Edward Zebrowski (“Eddie”) December 14, 1925 Thompsonville, Conn. Wit and Wisdom are born with a man. NAVY Clarence Hicks April 1, 1925 Enfield, Conn. Full of fun and mischief too Doing things he shouldn’t do.” 42 The Enfield Echo CLASS PRESENTATIONS (By Jennie Zawada, Cosimo Bosco, Donald Brown, Irene Mercier) Constance Agrapides.....Writing Paper So Eddie won’t be lonesome, We want to help him out, So we give Connie this writing paper, To write to him day in and day out. Concetta Angelica..............Mirror A mirror to you, my pretty lass, Who is the prettiest in our class, Your whole appearance is just right, And it’s just what everyone likes. Josephine Angelica......Bottle of Pep Josephine is always full of pep, Dancing or singing she’s always hep, With a pleasant voice and jolly smile, She’s kind and helpful all the while. Rose Angelica.................Smiling Doll Whether she works, or whether she plays, She is very well-liked in many ways. She is also a member of Home Ec Class, A very cheerful and helpful lass. Edward Arrowsmith..........Paper Doll Edward doesn’t bother with the girls at all, So to him we’ll give this paper doll; He’ll carry her with him all the time, And we know quite well that it will suit him fine. Jack Becker..................Silencer Who’s making all the noise? It must be one of the boys; Sure enough, it’s Jackie To over-look him would be silly. Mildred Blaszko.........Nurse’s Cap Good luck to Mildred, Much may she gain, When she goes in training, May she rise to fame. Frederick Bomely........Memo. Book A memo book to Fred, a popular boy, Who brought his classmates a lot of joy. Write down the fun you have found In school, in play, and all around. David Bordua....................Cane Who’s that walking down the street With a gold-topped cane and light stepping feet? It’s David Bordua, the village sheik, Who has a date each night in the week. Cosimo Bosco ......Good Luck Charm Cosimo is always willing to do a good deed, For anyone at all who is in any need. To him we give this lucky charm, So that he will come to no harm. Edwin Bourque....................Tie To Edwin Bourque we give this flashy tie, So that when girls meet him they will all sigh. This will also brighten his hand- some face, And after him the girls will all chase. Francis Bourque..................Fan The boy of Blushing fame, When girls are near, he is not the same; For weeks he’s worked upon a plan, To hide his blushing behind a fan. Janet Bromage.............Toothpaste Janet’s teeth are always so bright, Here’s some toothpaste to keep them white, So when you smile they’ll be as white as snow For by this smile you have brought happiness, I know. Frances Burns............Wrist Watch To nursing Frances Burns will go, And a pretty nurse she’ll make, we know; We give this watch to help her keep the time, And hope her patients will all feel just fine. Terence Burke.............Date Book To you we give this date book, And hope that you will find, Enough dates and girl friends, To fill each space and line. The Enfield Echo 43 Donald Brown................Saxophone Donald is going to be lonesome, we know, When he leaves old Enfield where with his instrument he did blow. We are presenting him with a saxo- phone, For with all that wind he’ll break his own. Muriel Buck...................Soldier Here’s a soldier boy for you, So that you will never feel blue. He’ll be with you day in and day out, And enjoying your pleasant com- pany no doubt. Lillian Cammilleri..........Letter E Lillian we know loves to play base- ball, And to tell you the truth she never hits a fall, She’s active and always full of pep, And always is just in step. John Conboy.....................Ruler Conboy who runs a very fast mile, Knows that this ruler will be very worth while, And when he sets a terrific pace, We know he’ll come in at the head of the race. Collin Campbell..............Overalls To Collin Campbell, the peppy boy, Working in a gas station is a real joy- To make his work more complete, Here’s a pair of overalls new and neat. Josephine Caramazza.Bottle of Polish To keep your knowledge nice and bright, Polish it with all your might. Regardless of where you are, We hope you’ll be a shining star. James Caronna............Noise Maker Step softly in the classroom, As you have always done, Since you have entered High School, And missed a lot of fun. Adeline Cimino...................Comb With her dark, black and curly hair, She is sweet and oh, so fair, About permanents she doesn’t worry, Maybe that’s what keeps her so merry. Thomas Cammilleri...........Joke Book Tom is always saying some witty pun, And the jokes he tells are a lot of fun. He tells his jokes at any time, So we give him the joke book to go with this rhyme. Edith Criscitelli.........Dream Book Going to school was not Edith’s delight, For she liked to sleep during the day and step out at night. Here’s a dream book with this guarantee — To analyze your dreams of pleas- antry. Joseph Cusimano.........Walking Shoes What is that ? Left, Right, Left, Right, Round the comer, behold the sight, Your feet are tired, marching all the while, These walking shoes will carry you many a mile. Joseph D’Ascoli..................Truck Joe D’Ascoli is a baker’s son, And delivering bread isn’t fun, So take this truck, it’ll help your work, For we know that you will never shirk. Saverio DeCaro...................Crank We hear you’re good at driving a car, And are always wandering near and far, Just in case you ever get stuck, Here’s a crank—’twill bring you good luck. Ralph Fiore.................Toothpaste Ralph has a pleasant smile And so to him we give this tooth- paste. We hope he’ll use it all the while And will never let it go to waste. Dorothy Dobrozensky.............Shorts Perhaps you know that Dorothy Is very fond of sports; So we are giving her these shorts To wear while on the tennis courts. Joan Fahey.....................Stencil Joan is energetic And clever with a pencil. When not working on studies, She is cutting a stencil. 44 The Enfield Echo Carmelina Di Maria................Key The path of success is open wide, For fortune and happiness on either side; We know you can achieve this and much more, So use this key which is sure to fit the door. Robert Finnan.....................Car Robert helps his father By working at the garage. To him we give this little car So he can experiment without caus- ing a barrage. Robert Fournier..........Firecrackers Robert is a quiet boy And rather bashful too; We are giving him some firecrackers To make a crash or two. Mary Fowler.................Earrings Earrings Mary always wears To school and other affairs. These we hope will be a delight And she will always look all right. Marion Gaetani................Whistle As silent a girl as Marion Is nowhere to be found. So we hope she’ll use this whistle To let us know when she’s around. Robert Gallant......Automobile Policy Bob likes to drive a car; He likes to speed along. This policy we give to him So he can never go wrong. Jeanette Goodson.......Soothing Syrup Jeanette is always heard by all In class and passing in the hall. Here’s soothing syrup to calm her down And then there will be fewer frowns. Dorothy Jacobs.................Flower Flowers in her hair you’li find And every day a different kind. Clarence Hicks...................Drum We give this drum to Clarence So that he may always play And no matter where he goes, He’ll always remain gay. Joan Kennedy..................Perfume Joan is popular with the boys We wonder where she gets her charm. It might be the perfume she uses— Take a tip, girls, it will do no harm. Marion Hayden...............Nail Polish Marion likes her finger nails red. Now she may keep them the color I said. We hope she’ll always keep them neat For to look at her hands is always a treat. LilPan Johnston...............Lipstick Lillian is shy and sweet, And also very quiet. If this bright lipstick she would use, The boys would start a riot. Helen Kamay..........Bottle of Smiles There are many kinds of smiles But your smile is not new; It has traveled many miles Spreading the charm of you. Myles Kennedy.....................Tire To Myles we give this tire Because he has a car. If the ones he has don’t last, This one is up to par. Margaret Kiley...................Cough Drops Margaret makes so many speeches And her voice is firm and strong. But if ever she develops a cold, These cough drops she’ll have along. Harriet King.....................Paint Brush Harriet is an artist She is gifted in many ways. And her aptitude in painting Will surely bring her praise. Wanda Klimek................Lux Soap To keep that school girl complexion We all know that it’s no fun; To make sure of no competition Lux soap will see that it’s done. Matthew Korona.......Book of Athletes Matthew is our athlete. To see him in action is a treat. Anna Lamagna................Hair Net Anna has soft and wavy locks That make her look so sweet. We feel this net will be a wonder In helping to keep it neat. Shirley Landry .....Teacher’s Degree A teacher Shirley desires to be, And so to her we give this degree. M illiam Lee.............Answer Book You are inquisitive, You’re always asking, “Why?” Take this little answer book, It never tells a lie. The Enfield Echo 45 Caroline Legienza........Sewing Kit When sewing days are over, Here at Enfield High, This sewing kit will remind you When it’s time to thread the eye. Raymond Ligenza..............Baseball A baseball fan is Raymond, A baseball player, too. If only he’ll use this ball, We know he never will be blue. Eleanor Longmore.................Comb At making curls and waves Eleanor is so keen; Here’s a comb to help her To keep her hair like a queen. June Magnuson...................Sugar In our golden chain of memories, We consider you a link; You’re one of the sweetest members Of this year’s class, we think. Eleanor Marcinkiveg........Noisemaker This noisemaker is for Eleanor Who is a quiet girl. She’ll attract enough attention If she will give it a little twirl. Carmelina Marinaccio......Nail Polish Her nails do shine, And always look fine, Because Carmelina has ambition, And nails must be in good condition. Francis Martin........Bottle of Cheer With your smile you’ve a way Of making friends day by day. Bottle your excess cheer, And give it to someone queer. Irene Mercier.................Compact Spic and span is Irene’s rule, As much as anyone in this school; She can always pass inspection, Because she seeks to find perfection. Claire Pare...............Memo Book Claire makes so many pals Among her classmates and at work That she’ll need a memo pad to remember All the friends she makes from January to December. Marjorie Neelans... Needle and Thread In school she is quite bright Because she studies with all her might. Although in home ec. she is at her best; She does all right in all the rest. Florence Moschetti..............Medal Florence has earned this medal By leading our cheers, And helping to solve our problems These four long years. Betty Myers...............Music Sheet Betty is one of the best pianists In Enfield High today. You don’t know what you’ve missed If you have never heard her play. Jean O’Brien...................Mirror A mirror for this pretty lass, So she can see upon the glass What all the boys have admired, And why many have been inspired. John O’Brien..............Alarm Clock John comes rushing in When classes are about to pass, So this alarm clock should help him To be on time for class. Stasia Olechny ................Pillow Perhaps you never fell Because you ride so well, But keep this pillow in case, You fall on that certain place. Francis Panella..................Comb Someday your hair is sure to grow And when it does, you’ll need a comb To keep those wavy locks In place upon your dome. Jean Panella......................Gum Jean has a lot of fun Whenever she goes to a show, Provided she has a little gum To keep her jaws on the go. Donald Perry...................Paints Donald has won many contests in art, And now that he is a Marine, This box of paints may play a part In restoring his favorite dream. Bertha Petraska..................Bomb Bertha is very quiet, She never says a word, But this bomb should make up For what we’ve never heard. Gilbert Pierce..........Walking Shoes Gilbert is in the Army now Where he walks many a mile. We hope these walking shoes may put On his tired face a smile. 46 The Enfield Echo Wanda Pierog.................Steno Pad In stenography Wanda excells So this pad may help her win Every stenography contest That she enters in. Josephine Pierz..........Dancing Shoes To polka is her delight. She could dance from dusk to light. These dancing shoes may keep Her feet from going to sleep. Clemens Polek...................Potato Clemens is strong and tall, But he has to be or drop, For on his farm each fall He gathers his potato crop. Victoria Poleski............Demi-tasse Some day, when you are old and gray, You will be able to say That you had a demi-tasse While on a trip with the class. Mary Porcello... ...Book of Knowledge Mary studies long and hard To get all A’s on her card, But when she goes to college She’ll need this book of knowledge. Edwards Potwine..........Razor Blades You will need these razor blades, Because you must know, That one of these days Your beard will grow. Anne Purdy....................Dynamite Her voice is just a whisper; She’s such a little mite. Anne, try to make yourself heard With this stick of dynamite. Peter Radosti...................Rattle Pete is often the cause of noise, And we know that if he employs This little baby rattle, He won’t indulge in idle prattle. Lila Reed................Mouse Trap Take this little mouse trap, And if you use it right, It may help you catch The man that’s in your sight. Loren Reed......Ticket of Admission to Roller Skating Rink He is at Riverside almost every night, For roller skating is his delight. This roller skate ticket may help him win Some contest that he enters in. Edmund Renals................New Car Your car is a little out of date, And driving at your usual rate You are sure to need A car with more speed. Charles Robinson.............Airplane Here is a little airplane, Because some day you plan to fly, For every time you hear a plane, We hear you heave a sigh. Eileen Robinson...........Toothpaste Eileen has a pretty smile, And charming are her ways; Use this Ipana every day Because a pretty smile pays. Joseph Rumore..................Rattle Joe is quite noisy, And fun he likes galore, This rattle he’ll find useful, When making noise some more. Claire Rush...............Memo. Pad Claire has a great many things to do, Her activities keep her busy; This pad is just the thing then, To keep her from getting dizzy. Lillian Ryan.................Lipstick Lillian is very quiet! And quaint in her ways, We give her this lipstick Which proves that beauty pays. Margaret Sferrazza. ..Friendship Book Margaret is so very gay, And she is friendly, too, To her we give this friendly book, So her friends won’t be few. Joyce Sheridan.......Chemistry Book Joyce likes to play A little every day, But studying is vital, too, A chem book is her way. Anthony Siana.....................Bat “Tony” likes to play baseball A sport he does enjoy, This bat we know will be handy, When at the sport he does employ. Henry Sidor....................Pomade Your hair is not very long, But we’re not here to frown. In case you ever let it grow, This pomade will keep it down. The Enfield Echo 47 Virginia Slick.........Dancing Shoes Virginia likes to dance, Her feet fairly fly. These shoes will make her happy But never make her sigh. Therese Starr...........Freckle Cream You haven’t any freckles now To mar your fair complexion; This jar of freckle cream then Is just a jar of protection. Elspeth Stowe...................Anchor Elspeth floats just like a boat Upon a stormy sea; So take this anchor, Elspeth, And stationary be. John Sullivan..............Fish Hook To John we give this fishhook So that he may enjoy the sport; We hope he has luck fishing, And that “success” will be his report. Elizabeth Terry..............Megaphone Elizabeth has a quiet voice Whose syllables are very soft; This megaphone should help her out In carrying her voice aloft. Mary Theofiles.............Hair Flower Mary is a friendly girl Whose hair is always set; This flower will look pretty there, And never bring regret. Janet Tierney.....................Bomb We never know where you are, Janet, Because you never make a peep; This bomb will tell us where you are, So for you we won’t have to seek. Annette Vasseur....................Car Annette is from Hazardville, A very fine girl is she; To her we give this car. So the rest of the world she’ll see. Rita Vesce.................Joke Book A happy girl is Rita, A loyal friend and true; These jokes will make her happy, And gain friends for her, too. Elsie Walsh...............Music Sheet Our Elsie plays the piano, She is very musical and gav; This music should make a hit When at the piano she does play. Genevieve Ward..........Growing Pills Gen is rather short, So these pills will make her grow; Take just one a day, And soon your height will show. Robert Watton.................Football To Bob we give this football, A sport which he did play; Knowing the way he likes it, He’ll play it the live-long day. Edward Wojnar..................Trumpet Ed plays a good trumpet With notes without a string, To him we give this trumpet, So the “jazz” he’ll be able to fling. Edmund WTosko.................Airplane Ed talks of our modem airplane, Just about every day; Some day he’ll be a pilot, And this plane will pave the way. Jennie Zawada...................Stilts Jennie is a short little girl But cute and mannerly, too; We’re sure she’ll find use for these stilts, Because short girls are so few. Edward Zebrowski...................Gun “Zebra” has entered the Army, In service to his country; This gun we know he’ll use, When making the Axis flee. Janice Ryan.................Voice Test Janice is a musical girl Whose singing is supreme, A singer should have a voice test If she wants to appear on the screen. Patricia Lynch..............Hair Net Pat has very wavy hair Which is hard to keep in place, This hair net will do the trick In keeping her hair from her face. Annette Landry..................Mirror Annette is a pretty girl, Her features are very sweet; This mirror will tell a nice story, And one which it will repeat. Audrey Howard Hair Ribbon To Audrey we give this hair ribbon, To keep her hair in place; This ribbon will keep her hair neat, And also brighten her face. 48 The Enfield Echo ADVICE TO UNDERGRADUATES (By Margaret Kiley) Educational Pedagogues, Aspiring Intellectuals, and Friends: The ticklish task of imparting eloquent advice upon the un- fertile minds of our underclass inmates has been for years shifted upon a member of the graduating class. If the youthful tyrants can control their appetites and lay aside their lollypops for a few minutes, the class of 1944 will give to them gratus the product of its twelve years’ experience. The only fault we have to find with you, dear little cherubs, is in your appearance, your manners, your speech, and your actions. Aside from these trivial factors, you are almost human. First, let us muster our strength and take a quick look at the Junior boys. Banish the thought! If we Seniors were immature enough to believe the theory of spooks, we would have run for our lives last September. Children, we realize that Frank Sinatra is the idol of millions of girls, but do you Junior boys have to drape your hair over one eye like poodle dogs? And then there is the “G. I. Haircut”—“All or Nothing at All.” And your figures, boys, oh boys, those poor “Vitamin B-l-lacking” physiques of yours. Then come the large, colored Perry-Winkle bowties. Another Swoonatra fad! The long flashy zoot soot jackets and the high-water trousers complete the comedy. These frail creatures may be contrasted with walking zombies. Their backs stooped, their arms dropped by their sides, they struggle with life and slowly creep along our corridors. Oh, you poor little gremlins! Compare your fragile countenances with the strong, Superman-type Senior boys, who are always im- peccably neat and dignified in appearance—at least, our boys are alive! The Junior girls fancy themselves to be Betty Grables, who must camouflage themselves beneath inches of glamour face powder. In traditional “flapper” style, they apply rouge and lipstick on their thick masks of grease, leaving the impression that they belong to a tribe of Indians. Their hair styles are unreasonable facsimiles of the long, gorgeous locks, and the breathtaking upsweeps of the Senior girls. These would-be “Women of the World” are usually garbed in sweaters which bag to their knees and skirts which can hardly be seen. These young waywards can learn a great deal by observing the technique of the Senior girls, who are beautiful with- out the aid of make-up. Our sophisticated clothes make us stand out as ladies of good taste and culture. Juniors, you must learn to follow in our tracks if you ever expect to be dignified Seniors. We Senior girls realize that it is a prodigious honor for a mere little Sophomore remnant to waltz with us, but do you have to get on your knees to ask us? The girls in the Sophomore class are far The Enfield Echo 49 superior to any boys we’ve ever seen. There must have been a mix-up somewhere. Strong, husky Draculas are they, whose every word is a growl. Their hair is camouflaged beneath turbans, and baggy slacks replace the once-familiar feminine apparel. Where- ever they may be, they greet our Senior boys with back-breaking slaps on the shoulder. We hear that Mr. Hassett has been granted additional funds by the Board of Education to supply balls and chains for these young ruffian females. There is no lack of life in these adolescent 1-A’s. They barge through the halls, banging doors in people’s faces, and in their paths leave unconscious boys and Seniors. They excel in baseball, football and soccer, and often dis- play their ability in these lines on the dance floor. Everything has a purpose to these tireless imps. The shining orderly desks of the Seniors are elaborate waste paper baskets to them. The newly painted basement walls are an invitation for their immortal autographs. Study hall is a recreation period in which the underclassmen construct and fly paper airplanes and spitballs, whose destination is any moving object. Education to them is like death: it comes eventually, but one never quite knows what is beyond. We left our spectacles at home tonight, and almost missed the Freshmen. How could we mistake them—with their yard-long butterfly hair ribbons, lollypopped mouths, and that “I want my mamma” expression on their faces? Ah, the dear, sweet innocent Freshmen, they are a studious group. They have school spirit and brains, but no motion. They burn the midnight oil cramming knowl- edge and wisdom into their tiny heads. After all, they have to learn their lessons, so they will have something to forget when they become Sophomores. These four lines, written by Oliver Goldsmith, express our opinion of a typical Enfield Freshman— “And still they gazed, And still the wonder grew That one small head, Could carry all he knew ” Never mind, Freshmen, in four years you will be Seniors and then you will know everything there is to know, and you can relax. Speaking in a more serious vein, we Seniors have cultivated many friends in the underclasses. All the students have been cooperative and respectful, and their friendship is one we’ll keep. There are already boys from our class who are giving their services to their country, in the army, the navy, and the marines. Within a few months most of the boys on this stage tonight will be fighting for our country and the principles we believe in. We, the Class of 1944, sincerely dedicate our efforts to a speedy victory and a just and lasting peace for all men. 50 The Enfield Echo REPLY TO ADVICE (By Thomas Secondo) Educators, Presumably educated Seniors, and Fellow Sympathizers: Responding to these high and mighty Seniors in behalf of the undergraduates is a singular honor left to the Junior class presi- dent. It is with exceeding joy that I attempt to bring these Seniors down to their proper level. For 12 years your teachers have tried in vain to penetrate the inner recesses of your craniums and cram them with knowledge. But—isn’t it true, you must admit defeat? What strength have you Seniors to muster up? You’ve used up most of it wondering whether or not you’d receive your diplomas tonight. Why, you even discovered that it is strenuous work to drag yourselves along the halls in the morning. Getting up the last minute and rushing to school may account for your lack of cheer, pep, and enthusiasm. So—the Junior boys comb their hair after the style of Frank Sinatra. Boy, don’t you Senior boys wish you had hair to comb! Our Junior boys prefer to wear Perry-Winkle bowties to nothing at all. As for the dignity of your esteemed and learned Seniors— how can one with open shirt collar, baggy trousers, and a superior attitude consider himself the least bit dignified ? Show me a Senior boy who resembles Superman and I’ll charge him with false im- personation. I wouldn’t even compare a Senior boy with Donald Duck, for he is at least animated. The Junior boys prefer their girls to look like Betty Grable than to have the contorting Judy Canova type. If I were judging the Senior girls by the merit system, they would have to begin with a decided handicap to make any kind of a showing. Do you find the Junior boys worrying if the girls use a little more make-up? Why, no! They understand that they are to copy the so-called intelligent Seniors. They are only imitating their elders. Noticing the behavior of the Seniors in their classes and in public, I can only say that the Senior girls are fortunate to have Junior girls as models for proper manners and appearance. The Senior girls can definitely consider it a “prodigious honor” to dance with an honorable Sophomore. And as for the begging, when given the hungry wolf-stare, the Sophomores have to ask you, or else. In reference to the matter of your desks being used as waste- paper baskets—it is a pity to attack the poor defenseless Sopho- mores. You Seniors might remember that there is a conservation program, the purpose of which is to save paper. My eloquent adviser couldn’t see the Freshmen, but we cer- tainly don’t have to see you Seniors to know that you are about. BASEBALL TEAM Front Row (left to right)— Richard Vining, Michael Sokol, Terence Burke, Joseph D’Ascoli, Raymond Ligenza, Capt.; Anthony Siana, Edmund Renals, Teddy Soltys. Back Row—Coach John Whalen, John O’Brien, Francis Panella, Severio DeCaro, Edward Hunt, Richard Mancus, Donald O’Brien, Sebastian Angelica. TRACK TEAM Front Row (left to right)—Terence Burke, Richard Shields, Donald Colon, Capt. Edmund Renals, Fred Hanks, Andrew Buscemi, Francis Panella. Middle Row—John O’Brien, Edwin Bourque, Teddy Soltys, William McLaren, Wallace Faber. Back Row—Eugene Girard, Joseph D’Ascoli. John Whalen, Richard Vining, Herbert Leach. (Principal Hassett who coached the team was not present when picture was taken) 52 The Enfield Echo CLASS WILL (By Janice Ryan) Friends, Members of the Faculty, Underclassmen, and future Inmates of Enfield High School: We, the Class of 1944, being of exceptionally sound and intelli- gent mind, do hereby publish and make known our last will and testament, declaring null and void all previous wills, testaments and instruments, bequeathing the property hereinafter described to its stated receivers. ITEM: To the school we leave our gratitude, our hearts, and our collection of autographs on the basement walls. ITEM: To Mr. Hassett we leave our congratulations for pro- ducing such a superb senior class as ours. ITEM: To all members of the faculty, who have never failed to be our friends and advisors, we bequeath our sincere thanks for help rendered us. However, we request that they do not remain in mourning too long for the beloved Class of 1944. ITEM: To the Juniors we leave Room 26 complete with shiny desks, books, AND Mrs. Eddy. Our Senior boys have also agreed to part with their collection of pin-up girls. Do with them what you will. ITEM: The following bequests we make in good faith, hoping that they will be received in the same spirit. The Freshmen’s long, butterfly hair ribbons, and lollypopped mouths certainly surpass your feather clips. At least they look and act their age. Goldsmith’s lines can be aptly altered to express the underclass sentiments of the Seniors— “And still they gazed, And still the ivonder grew” That one big head Could know so few. Speaking in earnestness, I do want to thank you on behalf of the underclassmen for the good times we have spent together. We will miss your kindly advice. Your cooperation and attendance at the social and scholastic programs throughout the year were greatly appreciated. We hope we can do as well. As you depart from Enfield High School, take our blessings with you. We know that you will meet the problems of the outside world unflinchingly. We, the underclassmen, wish you the best of luck. 1 1 1 1 1 ' J J j 1 The Enfield Echo 53 “STATIC” EDITORIAL STAFF Front row (left to right)—Joan Fahey, Joan Kennedy, Jennie Zawada, Janice Ryan, Margaret Kiley. Janet Bromage, Wanda Pierog, Claire Pare, Claire Rush. Second row—Eleanor Longmore, Genevieve Ward, Irene Mercier, Carmelina DiMaria, Dorothy Dobrozensky, Harriet King, June Magnuson. Third row—Robert Watton, Jean O’Brien, Elspeth Stow, Cosimo Bosco. 1. David Bordua leaves his ability to exaggerate his many out of town girls to any underclassman who has the genius to sur- pass his “line”. (His little black book with the phone numbers is not included.) 2. Tom Cammilleri bequeaths his high water trousers to Sam Scavatto of the Junior class; also his quiet shy manners and soft voice. 3. John O’Brien leaves his Terpsichorean ability to the under- class boys who are all desperately in need of it. 4. To Mrs. Eddy we leave the window pole as a “secret weapon” of defense against the tyrannical Juniors. 5. Claire Pare leaves her all-round personality and flexible ability to anyone who can combine thinking and doing. 6. To Ray Keller, Joe Rumore bequeaths his devilish per- sonality and mischievousness. 7. To the underclassmen we bequeath a brand new set of balls and chains which will replace the wild detention room and which should bring peace and quiet to study hall. 8. Fred Bomely leaves his curly hair, “way with the women,” and popularity to James Richards. 9. Janet Bromage leaves her happy go lucky complex and her dashing smile to “Cookie” Furey. 10. To Marie Binnekade, Joan Kennedy bequeaths her long glamorous hair. 54 The Enfield Echo 11. “Jo” Angelica divides her noise and superfluous pep equally between Eva Basile and Ramona Figurato. 12. Flo Moscetti reluctantly leaves her popularity to Wanda Mastalitz of the Sophomore class. We know she’ll make the best of it. 13. An autographed copy of her autobiography entitled, “How to Flirt Effectively” by Dorothy Dobby goes to Ruthie Black- more. 14. To Dick Vining, Mat Korona leaves his basketball uni- form and the gym floor. That’s all he needs. 15. Edward Zebrowski leaves his vocabulary to the dictionary in Room 26. 16. Sonny DeCaro leaves the girls of Enfield. 17. Terry Burke leaves his ability to find his way around New York subways to any Junior planning to make the class trip. We sincerely advise you to bring along some means of identification just in case you get lost. 18. We Seniors who have learned to conduct ourselves as ladies and gentlemen when passing to and from assembly, at dances and at our class meetings, generously bestow our dociie manners upon the underclass “ruffians”, in order that they may become as refined as the members of our superb class. 19. To June Provencher, Adeline Cimino leaves her sweet manners and cuteness. 20. To Mr. Tatoian we leave our sincere hope that no future chemist will attempt to blow the school to Kingdom Come. He will never be fortunate enough to find another class so chemically in- clined as ours. 21. To Miss Brakel, Miss Raissi, and the Static, we leave our remarkable ability as writers, stencil-cutters, poets and gossipers. 22. To the Juniors we leave the spacious desks of Room 26, which to the underclassmen are elaborate waste paper baskets. May heaven bless you during Clean-up week! 23. Lincoln Fuge receives the handsome features of Charles Robinson and Edmund Renals combined. 24. Margaret Kiley leaves her oratorical abilities to Louise Egan for use in debates. 25. Josephine Caramazza leaves her high scholastic standing to James Jackson. 26. To the Class of 1945, we bequeath the dignity and state- liness that is symbolized in the Class of 1944. 27. Bob Watton’s ever-lasting arguments are left in the hands of Dick Shields. We know he’ll make good use of them. The Enfield Echo 55 28. Frances Burns leaves her dignity and fastidiousness to Dorothy Bridge. 29. That men may live free from aggression our classmates, Joseph Cusimano, Clarence Hicks, Donald Perry, Edward Zebrow- ski and Gilbert Pierce have bequeathed to the United States of America their services in the Army, Navy and Marine corps. They have already left us 5 blue stars on our service flag in the corridor. We, of the Class of 1944, leave to the school, the faculty, and the students of Enfield, a firm resolution that we shall do every- thing in our power to bring a speedy victory and a just and lasting peace for them and for all people. We hereby appoint Mr. Hassett our sole executor of this our last will and testament. In witness thereof, we, the Class of 1944, set our hand and seal this twenty-first day of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty-four. 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S. Meats : Fish : Vegetables Groceries Dial 4970 8 Pearl Street Thompsonville Rug Co. RUGS AT FACTORY PRICES Open 9 to 9 Phone 4630 492 Enfield Street JOSEPH WAG Market Phone 4287 740 Enfield St. Thompsonville Everett W. King General Contractor and Builder COMPLIMENTS OF GORDON BROS. Wool Shoddies 1115 Enfield St. Thompsonville Hazard ville Connecticut PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 8A The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF HENRY’S COMPLIMENTS OF 5c and 10c Store Milo D. Wilcox l-A No. Main St., Thompsonville General Powder Hill Farm INSURANCE Connecticut Newlaid Fancy Eggs Dial 5240 M. J. COLLINS Hazardville - - Connecticut 59 Pearl St. Thompsonville Residence, Dial 3480, Hazardville GIVE GIFTS THAT LAST . . . For GRADUATION Authorized agent for Gruen, Bulova, Elgin and Hamilton Watches A. B. MITCHELL JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST Strand Theatre Building—Phone 4274 Thompsonville Compliments of Frank F. Simonton, M. D. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 9A Dry Goods : Groceries GENERAL MERCHANDISE E. C. ALLEN SONS Telephone 3743 Hazardville, Conn. THE F. S. BIDWELL CO. JOHN DEERE TRACTORS AND FARM MACHINES REPAIR PARTS SERVICE LUMBER HARDWARE Tel. 70 WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. COMPLIMENTS OF Arthur R. Bostick PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS IOA The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF AMERICAN LEGION Horace J. Tanguay Post No. 80 COMPLIMENTS OF Peerless Tool and Gage Co. HAZARDVILLE - CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF TRACY’S ICE CREAM PARLOR Main Street HAZARDVILLE, CONN. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo IA MERRILL BROS. MOTOR CO. Dodge and Plymouth CARS AND TRUCKS Fender and Body Repairing and Painting 841 Enfield Street Telephone 5261 COMPLIMENTS OF Earl W. Houghton, D. D. S. COMPLIMENTS OF THOMAS WHITELY 100 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 12 A The Enfield Echo HAYDEN WAYSIDE FURNITURE INCORPORATED FINE FURNITURE Enfield Street THOMPSONVILLE Tel. 5515 Nowak’s Pharmacy C. J. NOWAK, Reg. Pharm., Proprietor Church Street Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF THOMPSONVILLE HOTEL 103 Main Street Telephone 3928 COMPLIMENTS OF MERCIK’S BEAUTY SALON Specializing in MACHINELESS PERMANENT WAVING 8 Park Avenue THOMPSONVILLE Phone 4066 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 13 A ANDY’S HARDWARE the New Store With the Orange Front Electrical Supplies and Appliances, Plumbing Supplies, Ox-Line Paints, Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, Electrical Fixtures, Glass, Wall Paper, Garden Supplies and Seeds ANDREW LIUCCI, Prop. Ill Main St. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Tel. 5585 Phone 3-3935 Phone 4-0309 THE DRUM SHOP — AND — TEMPLE OF MUSIC We Have the Musical Instrument You Want We carry a very large stock of Accordions, Clarinets, Drums, Guitars, Mandolins, Ukuleles, Trumpets, Trombones, Saxo- phones—in fact, a full line of all musical instruments and accessories. DRUM CORPS EQUIPMENT A SPECIALTY 188 State Street SPRINGFIELD, MASS. COMPLIMENTS OF FABER’S FURNITURE STORE 74 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS I4A The Enfield Echo General Waxed Paper Corp. HAN-D-RAP and LUNCHTEX Waxed Papers for Household Uses South End Market J. CAMMILLERI, Prop. 68 Spring St. Thompsonville INSURANCE Enfield Dairy IN ALL ITS FORMS CIMINO BROS. BRMNARD-AHRENS. Inc. Pasteurize ! MILK Insurance Specialists 90 Pearl Street Dial 4738 Dial 4484 Thompsonville Dr. T. E. Richardson LUCILE’S X-RAY SERVICE 21 Pearl Street COMPLETE LINE OF 898 Enfield St. Tel. 4470 WOMEN’S WEAR Thompsonville, Conn. MILLINERY CIMINO’S RESTAURANT ITALIAN AND AMERICAN FOOD “Spaghetti” Our Specialty DIAL 4754 104-106 Pleasant St. — Cor. Whitworth St. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 15A “TED” LAWSON — THE — SCAVOTTO ICE CREAM PARLOR Home-made Ice Cream BABY SHOP Complete Line of INFANTS’ WEAR 79-78 Pearl St. Telephone 3929 39 Pearl Street Thompsonville RAGNO’S FOURNIER’S Book Store Beauty Salon Phone 4201 92 Pearl Street Phone 5188 53 Whitworth Street Brainard-Ahrens Bldg. JOHN RADOSTI Electrician 18 Thompson Court Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF William J. Kucewicz, M. D. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS I6A The Enfield Echo Clifford T. Merrill Alden Ave. Market PLUMBING Meats : Fruits — and — HEATING Vegetables and Groceries Prices Quoted on Request Tel. 4911 and 5535—Free Delivery 17 Highland Ave. Dial 4562 35 Alden Ave. Thompsonville T. McCormack MARKET A good place to buy your LA BELLE’S Beauty Shoppe Teas, Coffees, Groceries MRS. WILFRED LA BELLE, Prop. and Cold Meats Phone 4991 80 Pearl St. Thompsonville Phone 4896 460 Enfield St. Thompsonville A. MANISCALCHI SONS Meats and Groceries Telephone 4049 Thompsonville, Conn. ARTHUR E. KELLER GENERAL CONTRACTOR Painting and Paper Hanging Phone 4388 5 Washington Avenue PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo I 7A A. J. Gallant Make Her Happiness Complete with MEATS — and — KEEPSAKE GROCERIES DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT Hazardville Connecticut AND WEDDING RINGS Enfield Gardens Wallace A. Marek FINE JEWELRY BETTER FLOWERS For All Occasions 19 Pearl Street Dial 4024 Dial 4680 King Street Enfield, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF ST. PATRICK’S BOY SCOUTS PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 18A The Enfield Echo Henry C. Pelton — THE — MARNELL SHOP ICE : OIL : WOOD Infant’s and Children’s Wear Dial 3757 Girls’ Dresses a Specialty Ladies’ Slips, Underwear, Hosiery Hazardville Connecticut Strand Theatre Bldg. Thompsonville E.J. TURGEON PAINTER COMPLIMENTS OF — and — DECORATOR A FRIEND Dial 3770 Hazardville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF New Club Silhouette SANTA’S Dining and Dancing Barber Shop AT THE STATE LINE School Street Wilfred J. Starr HYDACK’S GENERAL CONTRACTOR HARDWARE PLUMBING SUPPLIES Tel. 3563 Hazardville, Conn. 43 Pearl St. Phone 4175 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo I9A YOUR DOCTOR—YOUR DRUGGIST PARTNERS IN HEALTH SERVICE The Prescription Store of Northern Connecticut STEELE’S CORNER DRUG STORE B. M. OATES, Reg. Phar., Prop. Cor. Main and Prospect Streets Thompsonville, Conn. THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL H. TRAPPE, Prop. “KNOWN FOR GOOD FOOD” Enfield Street Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF JULIA’S Beauty Salon Strand Theatre Bldg. Phone 4116 Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OP LEO F. SLAMON COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF DIXON’S JOSEPH GLISTA Variety Store Enfield St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 20A The Enfield Echo LIONS CLUB OF ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF THE GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC SELF-SERVICE STORE C. A. FROSH, Mgr. 18 Pearl Street PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM NOW AVAILABLE AT SPRING BROOK FARM All Modern Equipment and Latest Methods of Pasteurization LUCIUS D. ALLEN Elm Street THOMPSONVILLE Dial 5082 COMPLIMENTS OF J. GEORGE GOSSELIN Tailor Pearl Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 21A OLDSMOBILE and PONTIAC SALES AND SERVICE ANTHONY MOLINSKI 933-935 Enfield Street Telephone 4403 J. PROVENCHER SONS GENERAL CONTRACTORS — AND — BUILDERS 13 Highland Park THOMPSONVILLE Phone 4736 Compliments of CARL L. SCAVOTTO, D. D. S. MARTIN J. LUCAS Contractor and Builder Telephone 4007 Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 22A The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF 5th Period ALGEBRA CLASS PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 23A COMPLIMENTS OF SOMERSVILLE MANUFACTURING COMPANY SOMERSVILLE, CONN. STEWART H. WILLSON Complete Tire Service Tree Moving, Spraying and Tree Surgery Telephone 4611 Thompson ville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF TIMOTHY F. CONLEY First Selectman PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 24A The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF Eiuuarii iCrrtr flparl S Irrrl u4jmtt}ismutUlr, (Cmtti. TONY TROIANO COMPLIMENTS OF Bernard’s Market General Repairing Welding, Brazing, Auto Body and Fender Repairing MEATS GROCERIES 580 Enfield St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF Blue Sunoco Motor Fuel TIRES BATTERIES Phone 4387 777 Enfield St. ®1)P uUtompsomriUr Jitthh PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 25A COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HI-POINT FARM Gregory M. Sapsuzian DISTRIBUTORS OF BURGESS’ GUERNSEY Class of 1915 Milk 88 Main St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF Harold G. Moore LINDY’S RUGS Variety Store Complete line of Bigelow-Sanford, Alexander Smith, Roxbury and Firth BROADLOOM CARPET Up to 18 feet Wide 840 Enfield St. Cor. N. Main St. Phone 4396 555 Enfield St. COMPLIMENTS OF J. 8C J. AUTO SERVICE ENFIELD STREET Business Phone, 5449 Residence Phone, 4073 COMPLIMENTS OF JERRY VOLAVKA Plumbing and Heating HAZARDVILLE, CONN. Telephone 3563 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 26A The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF ERNEST BOURQUE COMPLIMENTS OF Enfield Police Benevolent Association Shaker Pine Lake Hazard ville Connecticut COMPLIMENTS OF TRAILER PARK A. GANNUSCIO Fishing : Swimming : Boating KELSEY’S Dial 3736 COMPLIMENTS OF VIC’S RESTAURANT Furniture That Will Make the Home . . . more truly efficient—at prices that will surprise you by their rea- sonableness. Just come in and see it. You—American mothers and fathers—know how much our lives are influenced by surround- ings and associations. Let’s make your home what you would like it to be. See that your furnishings and household time savers are more than useful. See that they are beautiful, too. J. FRANCIS BROWNE PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 27A LUMBER HARDWARE CEMENT BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES Kitchen Cabinets Wall Board Amos D. Bridge’s Sons, Inc. Phone 3383 Hazardville, Conn. Ralph Birkenshaw Managei of Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Main Street Hazardville, Conn. LOCARIO BROS. AMOCO GAS AND OIL Telephone 4651 907 Enfield St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF Utra. lEntma U. (Banner Teacher of PIANOFORTE 147 Pearl Street Phone 4352 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 28A The Enfield Echo LEHIGH VALLEY ANTHRACITE FOR Comfort, Convenience, Safety, Cleanliness Healthfulness, Dependability and Economy “The Coal That Satisfies” AC 45 Crystal White Range Oil AC 32 Pure 100% Fuel Oil VERDIGLIO FUEL Yard and Office, 156 Spring St. Telephone 5257 GRAHAM’S MEN’S FURNISHINGS Shoes for the Entire Family Tel. 5271 44 Pearl St. Thompsonville Dumont Parker COAL and COKE No Dust : No Slate Please Do Not Wait Dial 3187 Hazardville, Conn. HARRY A. STARR GENERAL CONTRACTOR Tel. 3476 Hazardville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF — THE — MODERN BAKERY School Street PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 29A FORWARD TO A BETTER WORLD ALL America is anxious to get the war over with and to start building a better future. What is the best “blueprint for tomorrow?” One thing we know: Free enterprise made us great and can make our country still greater. Free busi- ness, free banking, these are guarantees of initiative, flexi- bility, progress. Our bank is geared to your needs today. We will keep abreast of your needs tomorrow. That is the American Way of banking. — THE — THOMPSONVILLE TRUST CO. Thompsonville, Conn. THE MALIA SHOP Millinery and Lingerie Hosiery, Handkerchiefs Women’s, Children’s and Infants’ Wear 53 Pearl Street Phone 5198 COMPLIMENTS OF P. B. GOODALE At Your Home-Owned WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 46 Pearl Street Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF “MAC” GRAY COMPLIMENTS OF COLLINS’ Bowling Alleys Ambrosini D’Aleo, Props. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 30A The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF Hazardville Pharmacy W. V. BARNES, Reg. Phar. COMPLIMENTS OF BARTLEY’S Barber Shop Main Street Hazardville 85 Asnuntuck St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF E. J. Locke 8C Son PORCELLO 8C SONS Market MEATS - GROCERIES Hazardville, Conn. 110 North Main Street SULLIVAN’S Restaurant COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. Bernard S. Dignam 35 Pleasant St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF Spaulding Gardens “ART WITH FLOWERS” Telephone 5622 36 Pearl St. Thompsonville Enfield Cooperative, Inc. Consumer owned and operated SHOP CO-OP AND SAVE 1 93 Pearl Street Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 31A COMPLIMENTS OF BEEMAN-GRIFFIN MOTOR COMPANY 256 Main Street HARTFORD CONNECTICUT Telephone 2-2237 16 mm. Sound Film Programs FOR ALL OCCASIONS Paramount—Fox—United Artists Features HEBERT STUDIOS, Inc. 53 Allyn Street HARTFORD, (3) CONN. R. ERNEST MOODY Plumbing and Heating ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN 955 Enfield St. THOMPSONVILLE Phone 5181 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 32A The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF 6th Period CHEMISTRY P. Rodosti C. Agrapides E. Bourque R. Ligenza M. Gaetani J. Conboy J. Ryan R. Finnan R. Watton H. King C. Polek E. Renals W. Pierog J. O’Brien T. Cammilari D. Bordua R. Gallant M. Korona C. Pare J. Sheridan J. Corona C. Robinson M. Kiley C. Campbell F. Bourque D. Brown E. Stow H. Sidor C. Rush F. Bomely M. Porcello J. Bromage F. Burns M. Neelans - PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 33A WHITE CIRCLE LINE INCORPORATED Bus Service BETWEEN Thompsonville, Conn., and Springfield, Mass. Wilfred J. Keller COMPLIMENTS OF PAINTING SKIPTON — AND — DAIRY CO., Inc. DECORATING Milk Prospect Street Thompsonville, Conn. — and — — THE — Cream THOMPSONVILLE DRUG CO. STATE LINE Phone 5102 Thompsonville Corner of Main and Pearl Sts. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 34A The Enfield Echo J.C. PENNEY GO. DEPARTMENT STORE DRY GOODS READY TO WEAR SHOES Estelle Bldg.—North Main St. Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF ZYCH’S RESTAURANT COMPLIMENTS OF Louis Rossi Thomas Secondo 55 Whitworth St., Thompsonville 14,000 BREEDERS PULLORUM CLEAN PILCH’S POULTRY FARM BABY CHICKS EVERY WEEK IN THE YEAR Pullet and Cockerel Chicks a Specialty Live Poultry and Eggs Moody Road HAZARDVILLE Telephone 4730 COMPLIMENTS OF Future Farmers of America PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 35A COMPLIMENTS OF 4th Period Compliments of Rev. Paul J. Bartlewski JAMES F. FENTON Athletic Supplies SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Tel. 2-6700 270 Dwight Street PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 36A The Enfield Echo Harvey C. Brainard PRINTING SOCIETY AND COMMERCIAL Makers of GOOD IMPRESSIONS” Since i9j4 This Tear Tlook is a Product of Our Office Phone 4242 65 High Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 37A Congratulations and Best Wishes TO THE GRADUATES Brainard Nursery and Seed Company Enfield Street THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. W. T. GRANT CO. We Share Our Profits With You 35 Pearl Street Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OP LEARY’S, Inc. COMPLIMENTS OF DR. THAYER General Electric Store COMPLIMENTS OF Windsor Locks Connecticut William G. Shepherd M. D. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 38A The Enfield Echo DEPENDABLE Laundering and Dry Cleaning CLEANLINESS AT LOW COST DALE BROS. LAUNDRIES, Inc. THOMPSONVILLE SPRINGFIELD WARE SMYTH FARM Grade “A” MILK Cream and Eggs RICHARD M. SMYTH Hazard Avenue Phone 4032 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 39A JUS-RITE FUELS Coal : Oil : Gas HARTLEY’S STORE DANIEL J. GALLANT Tel. 4649 Hazardville Phone 4590 Enfield, Conn. Samuel Panella PLUMBING — and — HEATING Lawrence D. Griffin REAL ESTATE For Dependable Insurance — IN — Dependable Companies Dial 5276 15 N. Main St. Tel. 4492 110 Main St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF POLISH COOPERATIVE Retail Groceries and Meats 34 Whitworth Street i Telephone 4906 Thompsonville, Conn. J___________________________ . ______ PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 40A Thf F. nfifld Echo have WAR BONDS TWO JOBS They’re pushing on the war now. But when you hoard these for the future, they’ll bring that dream home closer. Buy and keep all the War Bonds possible. Back the Invasion—Buy More War Bonds THOMPSONVILLE LUMBER CORP. THOMPSONVILLE HARDWARE CO. LOWEST PRICES ON Paints : Glass : Wall Papers : Screen Wire Household Supplies SPORTING GOODS 112-114 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. Private-Confidential Service Van Doren Service Bureau Established 1923 17 Pearl St. — Phone 4450 LOUIS B. VAN DOREN THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Tax Consultant Accounting and Business Service Real Estate Service Insurance Service Federal and State Tax Service PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 41A SMARTER STYLES IN Clothes for Prep Men — AT — HAYNES STUDENT LOUNGE Second Floor 1502 Main Street Springfield, Mass. For Dependability — VALOCO PRODUCTS KEROSENE GASOLINE RANGE OIL FUEL OIL BENZOL MOTOR FUEL FURNACE OIL GREASE MOTOR OIL Ask abort our BROWNSTONE MOTOR OIL SPECIAL Phone 3947 for Truck Service on Fuel and Range Oils VALLEY OIL CO., Inc. Enfield St. and Highland Park Ave. Thompsonville Save Fuel with STORM WINDOWS PREPARE NOW FOR NEXT WINTER 1000 IN STOCK—ALL SIZES Enfield Lumber and Coal Company The Yard at the End of Prospect Street Dial 3312 D. WM. BRAINARD, Mgr. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 42A The Enfield Echo HARRY S REID, Inc. Pasteurized and Raw MILK and CREAM PHONES: Plant, 4353 House, 4600 904 Enfield St. Thompsonville GALE MOTORS YOUR FORD DEALER 875 Enfield St. Tel. 5586 Norris’ Pastry Shoppe MODERN REFRIGERATION 46 High St. Phone 4150 Modern Men’s Shop COMPLETE LINE OF Men’s and Boys’ Clothing 120 Main St. Thompsonville I. SFERRAZZA, Prop. THOMPSONVILLE BOTTLING WORKS Dial 4520 COMPLIMENTS OF STATE LINE TIRE STORE 854 Enfield St. Thompsonville Enfield St. Thompsonville JOHN PICKENS Farmers’ Supplies Paints, Hardware, Seeds Tools, Sporting Goods COMPLIMENTS OF GREY’S CLUB Tel. 4186 1111 2 Main St. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 43A FRANK P. SMYTH FUEL DEALER COAL :: COKE FUEL OIL 98 Prospect St. THOMPSONVILLE Dial 4610 NEWGATE Ginger Ale — THE — Lola Florade Phone 5163 878 Enfield St. Thompsonville SILVER GRILL Fasano’s Market Charles Zarcaro Olive Oil Our Specialty The Finest of imported and domestic groceries, fruits and vegetables. Meats, Groceries Fruits and Vegetables 866 Enfield Street 49 Pleasant St. Thompsonville STRAND THEATRE THOROUGHLY AIR-CONDITIONEI) for Your Comfort Telephone 4337 Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 44A The Enfield Echo COMPLIMENTS OF NORTH AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE 44 Pearl Street THOMPSONVILLE CONNECTICUT Albert J. Epstein Ann’s Iranlii S’ltnp Ambulance Service — ALL BRANCHES OF — GENERAL TRUCKING Local and Long Distance BEAUTY CULTURE MOVING MARY PRATSON, Prop. Dial 3336 39 Central Street THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. 30 Pearl Street Dial 4760 A. CASINGHINO Tailor ROYAL LUNCH Dry Cleaning, Pressing THE HOME OF and Repairing 77 Pearl St. Thompsonville GOOD FOOD PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Enfield Echo 45A H. J. GARROW PAINTER — and — PAPER HANGER Dial 3706 Hazard ville, Conn. Williams’ Pullorum Clean Hatchery GRANDING’S QUALITY FEEDS Year ’Round Hatching on QUALITY CHICKS Tel. 4082 Thompsonville, Conn. FIFTH WAR LOAN DRIVE FQgAICTORY BUY UNITED STATES WAR lONDS AND TAMPS Help Enfield Go Over the Top COMPLETE Insurance and Real Estate Service THE BROMAGE AGENCY FIRE — ACCIDENT — LIABILITY PHONE OR CALL TODAY 915 Enfield St. THOMPSONVILLE Tel. 4872 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company PRESS OP H. C. BRAINARD, THOMPSONVILLE