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

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THE TATLER 11 Everyone likes her in the school, And she seems to know every rule. Victoria Jedziniak There is a girl in 8C Her nickname is Vickey, As a mischief maker she does her share, And for an attitude has — I don’t care. Lillian Jennings Lillian is very smart, In English she does her part, And you never hear her say My homework is not done today. William Jones William is a very lazy lad. And is very quick at getting mad But as a student he’s just not there. For his thoughts are forever else- where. Armand Keller Armand is a quiet boy. No teachers does he annoy, He works and thinks very hard. To receive a good mark on his card. Marian Kennedy Marian Kennedy comes on the bus, And with her hair she makes a fuss. She lives up there in Highland Park, Each day she sings just like a lark. Magdalina Kertenis There is a girl from Hazardville, Who is going to work in the carpet mill. Magdalina Kertenis is the lass One of the girls from the graduating class. Walter Kostek Walter Kostek is very fat. But is on the baseball team at that. He belongs to the class of 8C And he’s a good athlete as you shall see. Conrad Kuhm There is a boy in our room. His name is Conrad Kuhm And with his violin he’s always seen Fiddling away on the village green. Amelia Kurley Amelia Kurley of 8B You always are sure to see. She towers above us all. Both big and small. Pauline Laino Pauline is pretty and fine. She comes all the way from State Line In our plays she takes a part. So you see she is quite smart. Ernest Landry If you’re sad and blue. And you don’t know what to do. And even jokes have from you fled. See Ernest — his jokes are never dead. Rosalie Lanza Rosalie is going astray. Since she is entered in a play. She is a girly who is very airy. And she takes the part of a flower fairy. Josephine La Terra If you hear a note of music. Coming from the Higgins School, You’ll know it’s Josephine La Terra Seated on the piano stool. Louis Lebeshevsky Louis is a business man. He sells the Tatler the best he can. His black eyes snap! You hear him holler! “Tak’em today and pay tomorrer.” Jerry Lepore Jerry Lepore is very smart. He does his best to play his part. He never tries to duck or shirk. He is always found doing his work. Theodore Lockwood Theodore is a good old scout. About that there is no doubt. With his police dog he loves to play. And in the woods they go each day. Andrea Liucci Whenever there’s Science discussion, Andrew Liucci can be heard He’ll argue the whole day long. And not give in a word. Abbie MacFawn Abbie, who is from 8B, Hoes not like work, as you can see.

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10 THE TATLER Evelyn Field Evelyn Field of 8B Is very slow as you can see, Her words she seems to drawl But her motions are slowest of all. Dominick Frangiamore Dominick Frangiamore is very small, He wants to know how to grow tall. If he will eat yeast cakes every day. That will be the quickest way. Mildred Fuge Mildred Fuge of our class. Is such a pretty lass. She came to us from 8C Which was good work you’ll agree. William Galbraith William Galbraith is a musical lad, For in the orchestra he can be had. And in his studies as you shall see. He isn’t one to get a D. Beatrice Galimberti Right and ready is this girl. Not a yellow hair or a curl, I know you’ve already guessed her name, Beatrice Galimberti is this dame. Teresa Galimberti Teresa Galimberti of 8B Is a tall girl as you can see. And on her face she has a smile. Which reaches nearly a mile. Francis Garini Francis Garini likes the boys. And when with them is full of joys. But she’s very careful with whom she goes. For she eyes them from head to toes. Katherine Gardner Kitty Gardner is a nice girl. And her hair she does not curl. She goes out nights and comes home late. And with her dress she’s up-to-date. Sarah Gatto We hear her down the corridor. We hear her in the lab, A sputtering, ’bout her English; Poor Sarah, “Ain’t it sad.” Irene Glista Irene Glista is a pretty lass But she is not the head of the class. She looks like a fancy dancer But in our class she does not answer. Clarence Gowdy Clarence lives oif on a farm. And gets up with the five o’clock alarm, He hurries to school each day. And never lingers along the way. Martha Greaves There is no bound to Martha’s joys When on the street she meets some boys. She sits and dreams in school all day. But outside of school she likes to play. Susie Grippo Susie Grippo of 8B Is a big girl as you can see. But in her English class She prays for the hour to quickly pass. Margaret Harris Latest styles are worn by Margaret Harris, Who reads a book named “Styles in Paris,” She comes to school with rouge and powder. When she recites she has to speak some louder. Margaret Higginbotham Margaret Higginbotham is very stout. In this statement we have no doubt. But in her subjects she is not so quick. Especially when it comes to Arith- metic. Edith Hue Edith keeps you guessing For she is very wise. There’s very little doing Escaping Edith’s eyes. Sally Hydack Sally Hydack of our class. Wonders if she really will pass But in her work does always dream. And needs someone to get up steam. Stella Jedziniak Stella Jedziniak is very smart. She studies and plays with all her heart.

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12 THE TATLER She likes to rest and dream all day, But every dreamer has to pay. Coburn MacFawn Coburn is a very smart boy, But the teachers he likes to annoy. When once he settles down to work. You’ll never see him his duty shirk. Felix Maciolek The next one is quite bashful. The girls he hates to meet. When he becomes a cowboy. Why Felix can’t be beat. Frank Maggio Frank Maggio is so small. You hardly can see him at all. He likes diamonds and also pearls, But best of all he likes the girls. Thomas Mahon Thomas Mahon is a very small lad. He’s never good but he’s often bad. He’s the catcher on the baseball nine And at that he’s done fine. Douglas Mallard Douglas Mallard treasurer of our school. Has manners both calm and cool. At collecting dues he’s sure to shine. Because that’s right in his line. Alphonse Marcinkiewicz Alphonse is a big boy. But the teachers he does not annoy, A very manly soul is he. That’s why he is President of 8B. Clara Marino Clara Marino is full of fun. But o’ boy she sure can run. And in school does her share. For her eyes she has a wonderful pair. Ivy Maylott Ivy Maylott of 8B Is a hard working girl as you can see. She does her work and studies well. Just one look at her and you can tell. Firth 3IcAuley Firth McAuley is very small. Sometimes you cannot see him at all. But you always know he’s around By his laughing gurgling sound. Margaret Miller Margaret Miller has bright red hair. And always looks neat and fair. For she never misses school. Regularity is her rule. Constance Mizake Constance Mizake has blonde hair. And also a very dainty air. Boys prefer the blondes thinks she, But that’s not true you’ll agree. Dorothy Moulton Dorothy Moulton comes next it seems. In Arithmetic she always dreams • Never a whisper, sometimes a shirk. You’ll find her sleeping at her work. Chester Nowak Chester Nowak always does what’s right. And never stops to take a rest. He helps his teachers all he can. We all know he will make a good man. Edward O’Connor Edward O’Connor a drummer true. Always doing what teachers don’t want him to As a musician he’s sure to shine. But not Spelling, it’s not in his line. Dorothy Oliver Well here is Dorothy Oliver, A girl so very small Lately we’ve been wondering. If she’ll ever grow at all. Raymond Oliver Raymond Oliver is a kind hearted lad. And in school is never bad. He rides in the busses to and fro. And with us to High School he will go. Amelia Parvelac In our class of 8A There is a girl quite gay. To nobody will she turn her back, Of course her name is Amelia Parvelac. Angelina Pascucci Angelina Pascucci is her name. She is so very, very tame. She likes to play and likes to fool.