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

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2 THE TATLER During the second month of school we organized the Student Council with James Richardson as President; Marion Hartley, Vice President; and Mary Connor, Secretary. At Miss Clancy’s suggestion, the council was changed considerably this year. In order to make it more democratic, each room was organized like a little state with a president, vice-president and secretary. Meetings are con- ducted in each room once every two weeks and the report of the work ac- complished is given by the officers of each room at the Student Council meetings. An added feature is the rating of each room according to their report, thereby making compe- tition between rooms. In the middle of the year, new officers were chosen: President, John Angelica, Vice Pres- ident, Theresa Garini; and Secretary, Jennie Middlear. The aim of the council has been realized by develop- ing many good qualities in all of .us such as responsibility, obedience to authority and the spirit of coopera- tion and initiative. We regret the loss of a few of our classmates who have left our school to work or have moved elsewhere. However, this loss has been counter- acted by the admission of three new pupils: Lincoln Pettit, Martin Mika and Joy Tatro. Last winter many of us were greatly disappointed because we did not succeed in carrying out our plans for the usual class sleighride. On ac- count of the two great blizzards all sleighs were busily employed remov- ing the snow from the highways, which made it impossible for us to secure one. After the roads were so bare so we had to give up the idea of going. This year the boys have had a new gymnastic teacher, Mr. Allen. Bas- ketball teams were organized and in the Spring a baseball team with the following officers: Walter Ankiewis, Manager; Alex Tenero, Captain. In ail our games we have played with a spirit of fairness and fun. Just think of it. Classmates! Our class prides itself on being the largest graduating class in the history of the school. Strange to say, even with this increase the number of pupils whose graduation was doubtful was less than ever before. We can also boast of producing the best school orchestra, which has rendered us great service, and enjoyment through- out the year. Through the cooperation of our teachers and classmates, we have had the pleasure of witnessing many in- structive and amusing entertainments in assembly. Lessons in health, safe- ty, thrift, fire prevention, patriotism, and communication have been taught us through plays, songs, and poems. Through the efforts of Miss Clancy we have had the privilege of hearing many good speakers. One of our vis- itors, Mr. Grant, a bird lover, who spoke to us about birds in this vicin- ity. Mrs. Pinney, a former teacher here, gave us a delightful talk on her Mediterranean Cruise. A represen- tative of the state, Mr. Bachman, lately spoke to us about health and temperance. Another important event occurred National Education Week when our parents visited school. We helped them to enjoy the day by the presen- tation of an entertainment including all grades, later followed by a social hour with refreshments. March 16, 1926 — in order to con- duct the business necessary a meet- ing of the entire class was held in the auditorium. We elected our Presi- dent, Marion Hartley; Vice President, Frank Bania; Secretary, Theresa Garini and Treasurer, John Angelica. Our class paper “The Tatler” has been improved by a drawing at the head of each department. Much credit is due to the boys’ newspaper class which has worked hard to make it worthwhile. The success of our class is due to the influence of our teachers and Principal, Miss Clancy, who have al- ways taken an interest in every one of us. In conclusion, we hope that succeed- ing classes will always measure up to the high standards which ' we have set as we go onward to our work “Not finished, just begun!”

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be trailer VOL. 5 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN., JUNE 1926 NO. 3 IPubUsbeb bs tbe Stubents of tbe junior jHlcjb School Subscription Price 35 cents per copy Superintendent Anson B. Handy Florence M. Stowe Olive A. Taggart Harriet E. Ryan Grace M. Thomas THE FACULTY Principal Nora E. Clancy Supervisor of Music Denslow King Teachers Catherine P. Cope Hazel Lougee Katherine C. McGinity Ruth Raymond Catherine S. Barnett Homer Allen Hilda M. Noone Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor.... Business Manager OFFICERS OF THE TATLER Allan Handy, Grade 8 Douglas Mallard, Grade 7 Robert Squires, Grade 8 Class Song Together we’ve been many years. Now from this school we must depart Onward to our life careers With your vision in our hearts. Teachers, friends, and classmates true. Our first milestone we’ve left behind With deep regret we now leave you Yet with mem’ries pleasant and kind. Chorus Farewell to thee, A. D. Higgins, Farewell to thee. Junior High, Farewell to thee, A. D. Higgins, As we now say “Good-Bye.” Class Poem We have had a very happy career. In the Higgins School, but now the end is here. We wish to thank our principal, so true. And teachers, we shall never forget you. Classmates, we are all about to part And all, I hope, with a jolly good heart. In your saddest times, try to be gay For your “Not finished, just begun” today. When we are well on the road of life. And have to struggle with unavoid- able strife. We shall throw back our shoulders, and be unafraid For memories of this school shall be our aid. Charles Bonelli. Class History We can hardly realize that the career of the class of nineteen twenty- six of the Alvin D. Higgins Junior High School has come to an end and we are about to say, “Farewell.” To most of us, -our lives here have been happy and profitable and we have striven daily to reach the goal; our graduation. During this time, we not only secured the knowledge of certain subjects as English, History and Arithmetic but have endeavored to develop the cultivation of good morals, which will serve us in our future lives. School reopened September 8, 1925, and we were surprised when separat- ed into four rooms instead of three as in the previous year. This was necessary because our class was the largest to enter the A. D. Higgins School.

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THE TATLER 3 - Class Statistics Prettiest Girl Margaret Bartley Handsomest Boy Herbert Taylor Most Popular Girl Marion Hartley Most Popular Boy Alex Tenero Smartest Girl Marion Hartley Smartest Boy Allan Handy Vainest Girl Natalie Daniels Vainest Boy Arthur Blowen Wittiest Girl Doris Quinn Wittiest Boy George Krause Quietest Girl Florence Blowen Quietest Boy Joseph Polek Most Talkative Girl Rose Bellica Most Talkative Boy James Catania Class Artist Fannie Cybulski Class Poet Charles Bonelli Class Athlete Alex Tenero Class Pet Betty Pease Class Shiek Gilbert Gibney Class Bluff Harry Tatoian Class PropHecy One day in 1946 while I was on a tour in Europe I heard of an ancient tower in Spain which had been there for many centuries. Whoever had the courage to climb to the top of this, could see, by means of glasses anything anywhere or any place in any part of the world. Having a de- sire to see my old schoolmates of 1926, I decided that it would be worth the effort to try to reach the top. I succeeded and found myself in a large glass room. In order to see what I desired, I found that it was necessary to wear a queer looking pair of glasses, rented by the keeper. I put these on and to my great surprise, in front of me flashed — Ira Goldstein studying the stars through a giant telescope at Mt. Wil- son Observatory. Next I recognized Francis Kryzs giving one of her famous dances in a large theater, the crowd was ap- plauding loudly, and I was glad to see that she had grown several inches. Then I saw Leroy Lamont at his desk as president of the Woolworth Concern dictating to Cecelia Lajoie, his stenographer. The scene shifted and I saw a jail. There I recognized George Krause who was put there for murdering a fly. He soon broke out with the measles. I then saw John Norian and his assistant, John Nasuta in a great printing shop. They were as busy as bees printing papers called the N. N. News. The glasses then brought to my view Roy King as a civil engineer constructing a large bridge which would greatly benefit the country. I also recognized Edmund Kosoki as his chief assistant. I then saw Stanley Kizario in a large room teaching physical training w ' hich he seemed to be enjoying. I remember that when we went to school long ago he was always talk- ing about being a physical director. In the next scene I saw Florence Luke, an owner of a beauty parlor. She was waving Margaret Oliver’s hair. Margaret, a society leader, was to attend a large affair the next day. Next I saw Martin Mika on a race track riding a handsome horse w ' hich was his pride and joy. The scene shifted and I saw Law- rence Knight living in a cosy home in the suburbs of Springfield. He had retired from business having become very rich. Looking in another direction, I saw Gilbert Gibney working in a barber shop shaving Louis Gucwa. As the scene changed I saw ' Anna Parakilas, the famous pianist, teach- ing small children their lessons. Suddenly I was in a large hall in New York. I saw Angelina Pagano doing the latest dance step while the people were applauding her. She was awarded a gold medal for doing it the longest and the best. Watching closely, I saw Balsadore Gaetania in the pitching box showing what he could do with Peter Genelia, the star catcher, who couldn’t miss a ball.