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

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16 THE TATLER Edward Savage Edward Savage you all know In class is very slow, The laws af courtesy he does heed Which is more important than speed. Joseph Seminara When in recitation period A funny joke is told, Amid the laughter and noise Joseph is heard above all boys. Mary Setera Mary is a girl quite shy. But in her subjects she gets by; For games she does not care. And in races she’s there. Fannie Sharapan Fannie S. is short and stout. But you never see her pout; She is always full of fun. And has her homework done. Helen Sharougian Helen is an industrious girl Who class jokes does enjoy. When she laughs, we do too. She keeps us happy all day through. Katherine Simons Katherine is the glory of 8BII. There’s nothing she cannot do. She is exempt from all examinations. If all were like her, teachers would not lose patience. Mary Slapska Mary Slapska is a girl in 8A, Who does her best each day ; In her studies she does not shirk. All she does is Work! Work! Work! George Smith George Smith is on the baseball nine. And if you go you’ll see him shine; But in French class he’s not so bright. Guess he never studies it at night. Helen Smith There’s none so clever in our Hygiene class. When she recites she makes us gasp. In school she always does her share And has little time to spare Robert Squires Robert Squires very hard does work. He certainly does never shirk; But I’m afraid he must get slim. Before he can touch his toes in gym. Arlene Stubbs Arlene Stubbs of 8BII Has worked hard all year through. She always has a pleasant smile For she is happy all the while. Sophie Swattowski Sophie is a quiet girl. In her hair there is always a curl. She is not very tall And she is liked by one and all. Harry Tatoian Harry T. is quite fat. And in the largest seat he always sat. To everyone he always grumbles. And when he runs he often stumbles. Joy Tatro A smile for everyone has she. This girl of whom I speak; For Joy is as jolly a girl. As anyone could meet. Herbert Taylor Herbert Taylor is so small. You’d think we wouldn’t notice him at all; But whenever you hear much noise. You can pick him out from all the boys. Alex Tenero Alex Tenero loves to run Around the playground in the sun; Smiling, jolly, happy and neat. The best natured boy one could meet. Josephine Tortorich Now here is Josephine Tortorich, A jolly girl you’ll see; And as a moving picture actress. She’ll amuse both you and me. Russell Trotter Russell Trotter loves to trot. When he grins he never stops. He eats candy by the pound And never fails to pass it around. Anna Vininconis Here comes Anna Vininconis, She has a twinkle in her eye; But that twinkle may deceive you For with the boys she’s very shy. William Walsh William so friendly and cheerful At his work is sometimes skillful. He always lends a willing hand And a friend among all his classmates stands.

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THE TATLER 15 Has for her motto, “A smile goes a long way”; She is always clean and always neat, And in history class she can’t be beat. Anna Pawelcik Anna Pawelcik is a pretty girl. Whose teeth are as lovely as pearl; In her work she’s always snappy. And it makes her very happy. Betty Pease “B” stands for “Betty,” And “P” stands for “Pease,” But on her report card, “C’s” outshine the “B’s.” Joe Peraro Joe Peraro is a very fine lad. Who wears clothes just the fad; He does his work from day to day. And with us we hope he’ll stay. Lincoln Pettit Lincoln Petitt cam.e to 8A On a cold January day; He studies hard each night. And tries to get his lessons right. Matthew Pierog Matthew Pierog so tall and slim. Always gets an “A” in gym; You will always find him beside a brook. With a rod, reel, line and fishing hook. Stasia Pohorylo Stasia Pohorylo is very bright. Takes home her studies to do each night; She is one who does her part. And besides she’s naturally smart. Joseph Polek Joseph Polek is very quiet. He is seldom ever heard; Although he may be present. He never says a word. Edward Portenski Edward Portenski of 8Bl Can beat anyone at chewing gum; His motto is “three packages a day,” Says it drives the blues away. John Prestia John Prestia plays on first base. He can look any player in the face — For he’s long and also thin, So round the bases he can spin. Oland Prior Gland is a very plump boy Who is certainly never coy. He can talk till he’s red in the face. And everybody says he’d lose in a race. Walter Provencher Walter Provencher is a kind hearted lad. And we all know that’s not so bad; He rides on the busses to and fro. And with us to High School he will go. Anna Pumiglia Anna Pumiglia though never naughty. Is at times decidedly haughty; Plays with the boys, as you can guess. Ask her, and she’ll say yes. Doris Quinn Doris Q., a cheerful lass. Is sure to bring cheer to the class; When she starts to come this way. All the dark clouds go away. Edith Ramaeka Now Edith likes to cook But she has to use a book. She can also sew very fast And is the first to finish in her class. Frank Ravenola Frank is a jolly, studious boy. Often does his classmates annoy. On his desk he beats the time. When he gets the drum, he’ll surely shine. George Rutherford Now George would be an aviator. This is his chief delight. On the subject, we believe He could talk both day and night. Felix Rybick Felix Rybick never misses school. If he does he’d break a rule. He works hard at school all day For he never wastes time to play. Teddy Salva Teddy Salva of 8B, Is slow as you can see; He’s never good or never bad. Just a very average lad. Nellie Samborski Here comes Nellie S., Who’s never in distress; For on her face you’ll see a smile. Which makes life worth while.

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THE TATLER 17 Edward Wolodko Edward lives out on a farm, Far away from Thompsonville noise. Here he will meet no harm, He’s more bashful than most boys. Ruth Woodward Oh Ruthie, why are you so small. You just don’t seem to grow at all; But scientists now have the dope. They’ve introduced a growing soap. Class Will Know all men by these presents that we, the graduates of the A. D. Higgins School, Town of Enfield, County of Hartford, State of Connect- icut, the Class of 1926 make their last will and testament. During our long life in the Higgins School we have accumulated treas- ures almost equal to those of Cap- tian Kidd. Now we are packing to go to foreign shores. We have discov- ered many valuable things in our wanderings here. In fact so many that we cannot take them all with us. We therefore have decided to dispose of them in the following manner. Item I. We leave to our teachers the best treasures; our gratitude and appreciation for the assistance they have given us for the year ending June 18, 1926. Item 2. We leave to the Class of 1927 the spirit of cooperation and loyalty of the Class of 1926. Item 3. We leave the empty seats and desks in rooms five, six, seven and eight and the auditorium to next year’s class. Item 4. We leave the Code of Mor- als and Miss Clancy’s tests to the future class. Item 5. We leave Sebastian An- gelica’s desk full of papers and pic- tures to supply the school wth scrap paper. Item 6. To Robert Squire’s heavy- weight opponent in next year’s class we leave his reducing powders, guar- anteed to reduce six pounds a week. Item 7. To Russell Pare we leave John Fuge’s new way to do arith- metic examples. Item 8. We leave to the baseball nine of 1927 our baseb.all suits. Item 9. To Steven Sygiel we leave Beatrice Block’s desk full of candy, which he has a liking for. Item 10. We leave Matthew Pier- og’s seat near the window to the next boy trapper. Item 11. We leave to the person who sits in Bertha Noricka’s the spring fever. Item 12. George Smith leaves his French book with pleasure and great happiness to Edward O’Connor. Item 13. The orchestra leaves to the players of 1927 their broken violin strings. Item 14. To Mrs. Stowe we leave $13.13 to buy some new pencils for class use. Item 15. Our best wishes we leave to our Superintendent, Mr. Handy and Miss Clancy who have always displayed great interest in our wel- fare. Item 16. We leave thanks to the Town of Enfield for our grammar school education. Finally we do hereby constitute and appoint our Principal, Miss Nora Clancy, sole executor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof we, the Class of 1926, the testators, have to this, our will, set our hands and seal this eighteenth day of June, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and twen- ty-six. Witnesses: Miss Clancy Mr. Handy Marion Hartley Signed: Boys’ Newspaper Classes Allan Handy Herbert Taylor.