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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 15 Anna Poloski Anna Poloski lives on a farm And always gets up with the six o’clock alarm. For she must walk a mile to school To be tardy is against the rule. Peter Piimiglia Peter Pumigila is in grade 8C As all of you can see. In Arithmetic he’s very bright For he knows the answers at sight. Louis Ragno Louis is so very small His smiles are large and can be seen by all. Around the teacher’s desk he’ll be Joking and fooling so joyously. Joseph Rarus Joseph Rarus a member of our class, From the eighth grade will surely pass. His Arithmetic homework is always done And in spelling his mark is a very high one. William Rarus William Rarus is a fast worker, And in school he is no shirker. He always does his lessons well, And in many things does he excel. Gordon Rice Gordon Rice of Enfield Street Is a hard boy for you to beat. For the Tatler he works so well Just read his stories and you can tell. Elsie Roarers Elsie Rogers of 8B Always chews gum you see She’s always ready for fun. And her work is never done. Venci Romano Venci Romano Is not a high soprano When she heard Mr. King’s voice She made music her choice. Leonard Rugsriero Leonard Ruggiero of 8B II Is a good boy as we all know In Science he will not work But for everything else he sure is alert. Mary Rybick Mary Rybick lives on a farm And never does any harm. She spends many happy hours In the meadows picking flowers. Nancietta Santanelli Nancietta Santanelli of 8C A very fine girl is she. In Arithmetic she’s fair But in writing is more than there. Albert Sarno Albert Sarno learned from a book To be a professional cook. Then one day he tried his luck And to his job he sure has stuck. Julia Sasow Julia Sasow so quiet and neat. Never wanders from her seat. Always on time is she in school. And never known to break a rule. Mary Scalia Come on let’s have some fun Said Mary Scalia of 8B one. We’ll take my wagon and go down to the spring And back with us flowers we’ll bring. John Schianca John Schianca a little lad. Is very gay and never bad In every class he’s a shinning star He also shines Miss Taggart’s car. Gertrude Schneider Gertrude Schneider is a Swiss lass Who towers above the rest of the class. In gym she’s right there On the alert and always fair. Agnes Setera Agnes is a happy girl With dark brown hair and many a curl She has no enemies but m.any a friend And is ever ready with a hand to lend. Joseph Sevarino Joseph Sevarino likes to stay after school. For not living up to the ta dy rule. He is always with the milkman Running along as fast as he can. Frances Sisitsky Frances is in the 8A Class And with us we know she’ll pass. She is pleasant and alwavs gav And knows the alphabet from Z to A.

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14 THE TATLER Antoinette Nigro Antoinette Nigro of 8B II Knows how to tackle a basket too. In class she stands and looks around When she gets tired of sitting down, Alice Norian Alice Norian has a graceful way Sh e’s never in anyone’s way. She’s pretty smart in school And obeys its every rule. Anna Novak A sweet songster of our class Is Anna Novak, a smiling lass. Whenever there’s a task to be done She will work from sun to sun. Mary Nowak Mary Nowak so clean and neat Is a girl everyone would like to meet. When her homework is all done, Then she’s out to have some fun. Florence O Neil Florence 0 Neil is a girl quite coy. She has for a friend a big fat boy. If his name you can’t recall I’ll tell you it’s Chester Pearsall. Cecelia Pacholski Cecelia Pacholski rides on the bus And never starts any fuss. To the hospital she went this year And we surely miss her here. Margaret Pagano Margaret Pagano likes to cook But she has to use a book. She can also sew very fast And never finishes anything last. Lillian Paradise Lillian is a quiet lass Who never does annoy in class. She comes to school so clean and nice For you see her name is Paradise. James Parakilas James Parakilas of class 8A Is the Romeo of his day. And Norma is his Juliet, And a good mate he is sure to get. Stanley Patterson I know a boy whose name is Patter- son, Who is his father’s youngest son. He’s always just one lap behind. And lingers at the end of the line. Rosalie Pawelcik In her lessons she’s pretty fair When spoken to she’s right there, Rosalie is a polite girl we hear it said And her Literature books are always read. Chester Pearsall Arim boom-boom- Arim boom- boom We hear some noise in Miss Taggart’s room. It’s Chester Pearsall a boy quite stout. Who’s always arguing with the teacher no doubt. Jennie Petrcsky Jennie’s father does the farming She stays home and does the darn- ing. Jennie has no brothers. Isn’t she lucky We like her because she’s plucky. Amelia Pilch Amelia Pilch is full of fun And likes to play with everyone. In her class she does her work. For secretaries can never shirk. Irene Pochoryto Irene Pochoryto with light colored hair To graduate she does care. In school she’s dressed very trim Where neatness counts she’s sure to win. Helen Podosek Helen Podosek is very alert But with the boys she doesn’t flirt. She comes to school dressed neatly each day For she is the vice-president of 8A. Anna Polek Anna Polek fair and neat As a lady can’t be beat She never has a minute to spare And is always ready to do her share. Mary Police Mary Police is a nice girl And in her hair is many a curl. To school she comes ’cept when sick And in her work is very quick. Mike Police Mike Police is a naughty boy. His teachers he surely does annoy. His nature doesn’t fit his name For he’s the villain in every game.

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16 THE TATLER Joseph Skutnek Joseph Skutnek is a baseball star But dreams among the planets far. As a student he’ll never shine ’Cause studying is not in his line. Harold Smith Harold Smith a smart lad is he, Who is always thinking of you and me. He works well in class And smiles at many a lass. Paul Smith Paul Smith is an artist true But in spelling he feels quite blue. He tries very hard to catch the bus That has just left him in the dust. Esther Smyth Esther Smyth is bright and gay, And is always full of play. She’s very kind and neat. And never scampers from her seat. Madeline Snyder Madeline is a girl so small Her voice can hardly be heard at all. But when she is at play It is quite the other way. Lillian Spazzarini Lillian Spazzarini of Park Avenue Every lesson she does do. Into High School she will go And in her education new things will flow. Bernice Squires Bernice Squires is round and fat But for plays she’s there at that. And for fun she’ll furnish some For an elocutionist she’s to become. Anna Stinson Anna Stinson is a story writer At her desk you’ll always sight her. She has a smile for all Whether you be big or small. Lillian Sullivan Lillian Sullivan of 8C Is a dainty lass as you can see. In gym class she’s on the run And in the school room she’s full of fun. Walter Sypek Walter Sypek strange to say Loses his tongue every day. For in Oral English time He can’t even say one line. Minnie Tarasavitch Minnie Tarasavitch of our class Is a very silent lass. In her work she does her best And always tries to pass each test. William Tarasavitch William Tarasavitch of grade 8C As a president tried to be Good marks he wants to earn For he knows it pays to learn. Columbia Testoni Columbia Testoni everyone knows Scatters sunshine wherever she goes. In Civics she is very smart Because she studies with all her heart. Esther Thompson Esther Thompson, a country lass Comes prepared in every class. She studies hard, and tries all day. And never annoys the teachers in any way. Stanley Tkacz Stanley Tkacz of 8C Is as busy as a bee. But when funny stories are heard He doesn’t miss a word. Anna Townson Anna Townson is a quiet girl In her hair there’s not a curl. She is one of the class of 8A And tries to help in every way. Amelia Trachimowicz Amelia Trachimowicz has a long name But to her it’s all the same. She has in her head the notion That first should come promotion. Regina Trachimowicz There is a girl so neat and gay She’s got a sister w ho calls her Ray. To her teachers she’s very polite Guess Regina and you’ll be right. Helen Vallides Helen Vallides is quite small For her age she is not tall. And in her work she is quite smart. From A. D. Higgins with us she’ll part. Joseph Wojnar Speaking of smart boys here’s one Joseph Wojnar who’s full of ' fun. His head is nestled in his books And never right ‘or left he. looks.