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

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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.”

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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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22 THE TATLER CLASS WILL Knowing all men by these presents that we, the graduates of the A. D. Higgins School, Town of Enfield, County of Hartford, State of Con- necticut, the Class of 1930 make their last will and testament. Since we, the Class of 1930, are firm believers in the old saying: “Give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you.” We have decided to dispose of some of our very valuable possessions to the incoming Class of 1931. We sin- cerely hope that they will appreciate our great kindness and will use these ’ ' valuable gifts to the best of their knowledge. It gives us great pleasure to bestow them in the following man- ner: Item 1. We wish to thank our Superintendent, Mr. Parkman, our Principal, Miss Clancy, and all of the teachers for their fine cooperation and helpfulness. Item 2. We leave with regret the fine eighth grade teachers. Item 3. Clara Czyzewska leaves the cloth for the next pupil who has the job of cleaning Miss Taggart’s car. Item 4. Bryce Leggett is leaving his knowledge to Donald Comrie of 7 A who will take his place. Item 5. The Class of 1930 is leav- ing the school library, which we es- tablished, to th e future eighth grade, hoping they will read all its contents. Item 6. We are leaving Miss Tag- gart’s front seats for the boys who will have the opportunity to erase her boards. Item 7. We leave in Room 5 our gold fish bowl and all its contents therein for the next 8B2 class Item 8. We leave our Conduct Books for the Class of 1931. Item 9. We are leaving the Bas- ketball Championship and the cup to the next Basketball team. May they retain them! Item 10. Roland Robillard leaves all his toys to Joseph Vella who for- feited so many of his this year. Item 11. Francis Shea leaves the string with which he makes the “cat’s cradle” to the person who occupies his seat. Item 12. We leave the new “Moral Code for Youth” for the next class. Item 13. Vincent Shea leaves his wonderful power of perseverance to any boy in the future eighth grade who may need it. Item 14. Leo Zirolli leaves his deep bass voice to Irving Johnson. Item 15. We are grateful to the Town of Enfield for the opportunity of receiving our education here. Signed: Miss Nora E. Clancy. Witnesses: Jennie Bak, Stella Wojnar. CLASS STATISTICS Prettiest girl Anna Buika Handsomest boy Bryce Leggett Vainest girl Eleanor Furey Vainest boy Lawrence Smith Most popular girl Katherine Kot Most popular boy Donald Gourlie Smartest girl Stella Wojnar Sm.artest boy Bryce Leggett Quietest girl Florence Avery Quietest boy John Henry Most talkative girl Eleanor Furey Most talkative boy Leo Zirolli Class artist Charlotte Augustiniak Class poet Francis Quinn Class athlete John Kazmierski Class pet Eugenie Sasow Class sheik Joseph Loguidice Class bluff Sophie Walenta Wittiest girl Stella Pohorylo Wittiest boy Roland Robillard PRIZES We take great pleasure in announc- ing that the custom of awarding prizes to the graduating classes will be carried out this year the same as before. The donors of these prizes will be: The Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution, The Woman’s Club, Miss Clancy and the Higgins School. The highest honor pupils will be awarded the Higgins prize of twenty- five dollars. The D. A. R. will award the writer of the best essay on “My Duties and Privileges as a Member of my Com-