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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 17 Officers of the Class of 1928 Joseph Anzollatti Vice-President Grace Middelaer President Gladys Woronecki There is a girl in our class Who is always looking in the glass. Gladys is her name you see For more details come to me. Agatha Ziemnicki Agatha Ziemnicki always blushing Does her work without rushing. She an artist will be, Watch and you will see. CLASS STATISTICS Prettiest Girl Mary Police Handsomest Boy Everett Mallard Most Popular Girl Anna Stinson Most Popular Boy Charles Alaimo Smartest Girl Julia Augustiniak Smartest Boy William Rarus Vainest Girl Gladys Marcinkiewicz Vainest Boy Wilbur Clarkin Quietest Girls, Yvonne Belisle, Mary Gucwa Anna Stinson Secretary Carlo Angelica Treasurer Quietest Boy Stanley Bajek Most Talkative Girl Anna Grant Most Talkative Boy Alvin Duprey Class Artist Agatha Ziemnicki Class Poet Teddy Bak Class Athlete Fred Bostick A Class Pet Julia Augustiniak Class Sheik Charles Alaimo Class Bluff Chester Pearsall Wittiest Girl Lillian Sullivan Wittiest Boy Joseph Anzolatti 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 Connec- ticut, the Class of 1928 make their last will and testament. Someone has said that the real joy of living is sharing one’s possessions with others. During our happy reign in the Higgins School, we have ac-

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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.

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18 THE TATLER cumulated many possessions which we wish to share with the incoming class of 1929. We therefore bestow some of these possessions in the fol- lowing manner. ITEM 1. We leave to our beloved principal, superintendent, and faculty our thanks and gratitude for all they have done for us and our deep regrets at leaving them. ITEM 2.- We leave with regret the flowers in Room 6 to the next 8A class. ITEM 3. We leave to the school fifty dollars for a library fund hop- ing the future classes will enjoy the books. ITEM 4. To the incoming class we leave our seats and desks and any- thing to be found in them. ITEM 5. John Schianca leaves to the next lucky boy the joy of polish- ing Miss Taggart’s car. ITEM 6. We leave Mr. Grant’s picture of George Washington to future classes. ITEM 7. Frances Sisisky leaves her position of closing the incloseable door in Room 6 to the unlucky person who happens to get her seat next year. ITEM 8. Carlo Angelica and Pa- trick Maxellon leave their Spelling Books to Charles Mylek and Michael Milkowski. ITEM 9. John Bartley leaves to John Simonton his chewing gum, chewed up pencils and his habit of scratching his head. ITEM 10. To the class of 1929 we leave the boosting and manage- ment of the “Tatler”. ITEM 11. We leave the half worn out hallways to be used by some girl who has a spirit of “Wanderlust” such as Anna Grant’s to finish the job. ITEM 12. To the next class, we leave the new set of encyclopedias in Room 6. ITEM 13. Chester Pearsall leaves his seat and desk to any fat boy who wants them. ITEM 14. We leave to the most business-like girl of the class of 1929 Anna Stinson’s various otfices includ- ing her notebooks and scrap paper. ITEM 15. We leave the manage- ment of the Student Council to the future members with Miss Clancy’s assistance. ITEM 16. Loretta Greaves leaves her cosmetics to any pale, delicate girl who requires the bloom of health. ITEM 17. Arthur Everett leaves his astounding knowledge of English Grammar to Philip Tatoian. ITEM 18. Charles Alaimo leaves his excellent recipe of how to make biscuits to any member of the boys’ cooking club. ITEM 19. Howard Jenkins leaves his knowledge of French to Frank Bruno who we think can carry it all. ITEM 20. Last but not least we give thanks to the Town of Enfield for our grammar school education. Witnesses — Nora E. Clancy Signed, Francis Sisisky Anna Stinson LIST OF GRADUATES — Highest Honor — High Honor — Honor Alaimo, Charles Joseph. Alaimo, Lillian Marion. Albano, Joseph A. Aloisa, Josephine Mary. Ambrosini, Josephine Grace. Angelica, Carlo Sebastian. Anzolatti, Joseph. Anzolatti, Katie R. Arietti, Renzo Michael. Arnone, Mary Gloris. Arnone, Nicholas Joseph. Attardi, Lillian Pauline. Attardi, Saverio Charles. Augustyniak, Julia. Bachurz, Mary. Bajek, Stanley Frank. Bak, Teddy Claire. Bartley, John Frank. Barton, Evelyn Frances. Bayek, Leonard John. Bayek, Wanda Frances. Belisle, Yvonne Olive. Bent, Dorothy Mae. Blaszko, Helen. Block, Esther. Bostick, Frederick Henry.