Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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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

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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

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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.