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

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20 THE TATLER When called, she responds in every class. She loves to talk and giggle a lot, But faithfully through school her way she’s fought. Victoria Skawrenski Wittiest of all in her class Is this cleverest 8C lass. Never any time to fool has she. Why, it’s Victoria Skawrenski, you see! Lawrence Smith Lawrence is claimed as our most pop- ular boy An honor which very few can enjoy. He is president of the graduating class, as we all know, A title which our class did upon him bestow. Robert Smith Robert is a boy scout brave. Someday a life he’ll save. He’s very good in Miss Taggart’s plays. To fool he knows it never pays. Anita Sperazza She loves to laugh, she loves to talk. And famous actors she loves to mock. She loves to sing and be very gay. In brief words, she loves to play. Lewis Stinson They say Lewis does well in gym And works at it hard with vigor and vim It’s hard to lose him in classroom or hall Because, you see he is very tall. Karolyn Struziak Karolyn is an extraordinary girl, we can say For in school she is never caught at play. Indeed, she seems to delight in work- ing hard. At least it is shown so on her report card. Jcsephine Szarek We have some fish in our room And Josephine Szarek is their groom. Each day she gives them water and feed. So that the fish will never need. Mary Talnak A gust of wind, a flash of red. Mary Talnak on her way has sped. She seems to be on easy street For passing exams is quite a treat. Margaret Tarasavitch Margaret Tarasavitch works hard all day She never wastes a minute to play. She is big and strong and healthy, too. And Margaret always has something to do. Annie Tenerowicz To get good marks you mustn’t shirk. The only thing to do is work. Annie, your work is only fair, Follow my advice and you’ll get there. Clair Tomaszek Clair can surely spin a line How he found a gold mine. He has a new yarn every week. How we love to hear him speak. Charles Trapanese Endless noise all the day This is Charles at his play. Fun is Charles’ byword and pass, At least this is so in 8B2 Class. Walter Typronsay Walter Typronsay of 8B2, A worthy boy and very true. The teachers like him in every way. Because he’s so helpful every day. Joseph Typrowicz Joseph is President of 8C And makes a good one, we’ll all agree. He puts down the law with all his might. And for the children’s welfare he does fight. Parvilia Vallides Parvilia is the quietest lass In our Oral English Class For she always loses her tongue. When the lesson has begun, Demetria Vasilccosta Demetria, tall and slim. Is very neat and trim. She’s always helping others With their serious troubles. Mary Vella Now Mary Vella’s next in line As a girl she’s quite fine. She’s often seen but seldom heard Unless to give a needed word.

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 19 Michael Reveruzzi Michael loves to fool and clown And it is hard for him to settle down. He is the teacher’s agony and despair For of his fooling, all get a share. Sam Rinaldi Sam Rinaldi, an Italian boy. Is always playing with a ridiculous toy. He is known as the class clown A position in which he has gained renown. Roland Robillard Roland Robillard is a clown First he is standing, then sitting down. When he isn’t to someone talking He is spending his time others mock- ing. Joseph Romano Joseph Romano is a smart lad And in school is hardly ever bad. And if his report card carries a “D” He exclaims, “Why, what has hap- pened to me?” Josephine Romano Josephine in school works extremely hard, So as not to get a “D” on her card She does her best in school all day. That is why she has no time to play. Frank Ruggiero Frank Ruggiero is a good-looking lad. We all know baseball is his fad. And to almost everyone it would seem He’ll be second baseman on our team. Charles Rybick There is a boy who comes on the bus, And collects the class dues from us. He’s always full of play and fun. He is Charles Rybick, the farmer’s son. Christine Sarno Her hair is dark; so is her skin. She’s of Italian kith and kin, Exceedingly nice to one and all. And always ready for any call. Paul Sarno Paul Sarno, a most talkative lad. In school he is sometimes very bad. He talks and chatters all the time, To keep quiet, for him is quite a crime. Eugenie Sasow Eugenie is Miss Clancy’s errand girl And around the school she does whirl. But when Oral English Class is here, Eugenie is never quite so near. Margaret Schneider We have a tall, fair-haired lass Who’s name comes under the 8A Class. Margaret is excellent in gym, Which keeps her both neat and trim. Hilda Schoppe Hilda is as shy and quiet a lass As we have in our graduating class. She never speaks out of turn In this way she does a great deal learn. S. Irving Schoppe S. Irving Schoppe is a nice lad And in school he is never very bad. He plays only after school He says that it’s the only time to fool. Evelyn Scott There is a girl named Evelyn Scott, She comes to school right on the dot. She is always tidy and neat. And in Enfield High she’ll have a seat. Francis Shea Who is this boy, so spotlessly clean? You can never find him mean. He came to our school a little late this year. But we are all glad that he is here. Vincent Shea Vincent Shea is very small. But he’s ready to help at any call. Because he’s always in his seat at nine And has a record that’s very fine. Rose Siemonoko A quiet but pretty lass is she Loyal and lovable she’s known to be. Her work is always said to be fair. And when classes begin, she’s always there. Bernice Sisitzky Bernice Sisitzky is a dainty, modern lass Who has an encouraging smile in 8A Class. She loves to run, laugh, and romp And display her jewels with great pomp. Shirlee Sisitzky Shirlee Sisitzky is a pretty lass.

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21 Vincy Vesce Vincy Vesce is a happy lass Who’s never late for any class, She seldom ever likes to fool And hardly ever breaks a rule. Helen Viniconis Who is that girl so fair Who comes to school with curled hair? It’s Helen Viniconis, our classmate. Who waits for the bus at her gate. Margaret Viniconis A tall, slim girl is she, A school teacher she wants to be. A little wave is in her hair. To describe her more I wouldn’t dare. Sophie Walenta Sophie is tall, young and fair. Which makes her known most every- where. She likes to talk and laugh, I know. For haven’t I often seen her so? Shirley Walker Shirley is as industrious as she can be Composing plays for you and me. She’ll be rich and happy we are assured When her fame as an author is secured. Frances Wasowicz Frances always likes to play With a bat and ball on a fair day. She is always gay, rain or shine Nothing can disturb her peace of mind. Cecelia Wojcik There is a girl whom I know Whose work is always done just so. Her school work is always neat And is never incomplete. Edward Wojnar Girls are Edward’s life and joy. He likes them too well for a boy. He’d better wake up on some present date Because in the future it will be too late. Stella Wojnar Stella is excellent in all her work, And from her duties does not shirk. She is our brightest lass. And of course belongs to the 8A Class. William Yesukiewicz William likes to hunt and fish. Nothing better could he wish. He helps his father on the farm, A song bird he would never harm. Jane Zaczyk There is a newcomer in our school, A girl who in class never does fool. Jane Jaczyk is her name. Pretty and bright is her fame. Mary Zareski Mary takes great time and care Never has a minute to spare. Any work she’s asked to undertake Is always completed without mistake. Joseph Zawada Joseph likes to fool and play. Arithmetic is his best subject in a way. Everyone likes to see him in his seat, Because he comes to school so neat. Sigmont Zekowski Sigmont Zekowski sits in school all day. And hasn’t very much to say. We’ll bet that he can his lessons do. But is just too lazy to. Genevieve Zemont Genevieve, a good sewer is she. In Domestic Science class she is sure to be. The first one to finish anything. She also has ability to sing. Leo Zirolli Leo Zirolli is a very big boy. The teachers he does always annoy. I’d hate to be in his shoes. When his report card brings home the news. Joseph Zyck Of all the boys I ever met Joseph Zyck is the funniest yet. When it comes to telling jokes, Joseph likes to fool the folks. “Nothing,” said the speaker, “that is false, does anyone any good.” A voice from the audience. “Huh! Did you ever trv eating rump steak without any teeth?” Clerk — “Do you want mild or strong cigars, madame?” ' “Give me the strongest you have, please. The last ones my husband had, broke in his pocket.”