Higgins Junior High School - Tatler Yearbook (Thompsonville, CT)

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THE TATLER 7 come a very fast typist and it looked as if she would win the prize. Then the glasses brought to my view a man doing gardening work around a beautiful home. I recog- nized immediately George Evans. In a large hall, there seemed to be great applauding, I noticed Evelyn Casinghino who had become a famous comedian entertaining a large audi- ence. In a nurse’s home (where the nurses were out off duty) I recognized Marian Hartley teaching the other nurses the latest dance steps. Next I saw Vilma Casinghino, a dressmaker, fashioning a dress for Patricia Collins. I then saw Edward Gwodz, million- aire manufacturer of toothpicks and buttonholes. Directing a large orchestra in New York I saw Kenneth Cordner. He was a fine violinist. In a large gymnasium, I saw John Angelica teaching the younger gen- eration the art of boxing. Gazing into the Hollywood studio I saw Amelia Lezone. As I turned I happened to see a prosperous mining valley building a railroad. I recognized Mathew Pierog as boss. I remember that in his school days he helped his father on the rail- road tracks. The scene shifted to a large racing track, where Herbert Taylor, jockey, was leading the rest on his horse “Earphones.” Looking again I saw Alex Tenero. He had just won the world’s series for the Washington Senators by mak- ing a sensational catch of a fly at shortstop, which ended the game. The score was nine to three. I then saw John Midowski a life guard. He had just saved a lady’s life and had three medals for heroism. I then saw the interior of the Trav- eler’s Insurance Co. in Hartford. The re sat Mary Connor as private secretary to one of the executives of the company. Next the scene shifted to a beach. There I saw Joe Peraro and Mary Ambrosini just starting out a motor boat. The glass then took me to Argentina where I saw Helen Shar- ogean speaking to a large assembly. She had become a missionary. The scene shifted to a schoolroom where Mary Slapska was teaching French. She was always good in French in the Higgins School. The scene changed and I saw Mary Setera. She was taking care of many little orphans in one of the big or- phanages in the Orient. As the scene changed again I saw Anna Pumiglia in the Venetian Gar- dens playing the piano, drawing crowds from far and near to hear her. Then near the suburbs of Boston, Bertha Noreika and her beloved hus- band, Edward Savage, lived happily. Nearby them, Sophie Swatlowski had a beauty parlor, and was making her fortune. As the scene shifted again I saw John Prestia teaching a boys’ gym- nasium class at the Alvin D. Higgins in Thompsonville. He was one of the few to remain in Thompsonville. The scene changed and I saw Rus- sell Trotter and Edward Portenski acting for the Paramount Picture Co. They were the most noted comedians in the world. Next I saw Joseph Polek. He was a priest in a quiet New England vil- lage. He was loved by everyone. We all remember Joseph as a very quiet lad in school. Next I saw George Smith who had became an expert electrician. He was then in Paris installing a new elec- trical plant. He made himself under- stood very easily as he had studied French in the Alvin D. Higgins School. Who should appear next but James Catania fighting to defend his title as lightweight champion boxer of the world in Madison Square Garden. The scene changed and I saw Ar- lene Stubbs as commandant of all the girl scouts of America. She was di- recting the model troop of the U. S. through the semaphore code in prep- aration for the contest from which the best troop in the world was to be chosen. Then I seemed to be in a large de- partment store in the center of New York. There I saw Catherine Simons

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THE TATLER 9 lecturing- to a large group of women on the practical way to dress. Next I saw Anna Pawelcik as a stenographer in a large firm. The next place I saw was an ice cream parlor. Here I saw Helen Smith serving ice cream to several youths. I noticed her name on the door, so inferred that she owned the shop. Could it all be true — had I really seen all the members of the class of 1926! Yes, I surely had — not one of the one hundred and twenty-nine graduates had I missed. That cer- tainly was an afternoon well spent and I hope that I may have the privi- lege of meeting many of them in per- son when I return to the United States. Class Jingle Vincey Aloisa Vincey A. has some nice fine hair. She does her work with the greatest care. She comes to school dressed so neat. And in grammar the rest she does beat. Mary Abrosini There is a girl in our class Who surely can talk very fast — Mary wishes hard each day That school will let out so she can play. John Angelica John Angelica is a serious lad. And a serious lad is he. He’s sometimes good and sometimes bad But serious he’ll insist to be. Sebastian Angelica Sebastian is our Charleston stepper. His fad is movie actor, too. Now classmates, this question I ask to you — Which does he like the better? Sophie Ankiewis Sophie of 8BH Has worked hard all year through. But between studies she does find Plenty of leisure time. Walter Ankiewis Walter Ankiewis laughs ail day But work he does not display. It’s hard for him to study. Instead he bothers everybody. Carmela Anzolatti Brown are her eyes and full of pep When she walks she watches her step. Carmela Anzolatti so bright and gay Comes to school prepared each day. Jean Armour Jean Armour of 8B, A very fine girl is she. In arithmetic she is fair. But in writing is more than there. Edward Attardi Here’s Edward A. who sits so straight. And at school he’s never late; On his lessons he is bent. From examinations to be exempt. Eldred Baillieul Eldred is a book lover. He reads every book from cover to cover. Some day an author he may be. An industrious boy is he. Victoria Baj Victoria Baj of 8B one Always has her work well done. She is sure to pass, you see. For on her card there is no “D.” John Bajek John is a small boy. He comes to school never to annoy. Out of the window he steals a look When he is not studying books. Frank Bania Frank Bania of 8A Class, In church he serves at Mass; In school his work he does with care. There’s never a time when Frank’s not there. Margaret Bartley Our Margaret is very pretty Yes and quite popular, too And though you search through all the class. Girls like her you’ll find but few.