Enfield High School - Echo Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

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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.

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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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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