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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 17 Marion Morrill Marion’s story is easy to tell, For in her studies she does so well. Her home work she tackles at night Lest the failures should loom in sight. Victoria Muzyka Victoria Muzyka loves to giggle And in her seat she sure does wiggle But in chorus she’s heard to sing Quite loud her tones do ring. Henry Norian Henry Norian is seldom sad, Getting “ads” for the “Tatler” is his fad. He gets the merchants with h is cour- teous way Once he gets them they’re sure to stay. Nora Nosal Nora Nosal a girl of 8C Is quite short you’ll agree. In class she has a front seat And with a smile her teachers does greet. Stella Nowak Stella Nowak is quite tall. Always wanting to play basketball. Never lurking, always working And in her game is never shirking. Joseph O’Brien Joseph O’Brien, sad to tell. In his French does not excel. But, when he gets in civics class Every test he’s sure to pass. Fremont Oliver Fremont will start a fight. And always stick up for his right. He has brown, curly hair And builds castles in the air. Genu Pacyna Genu Pacyna a stout lad, Vou can always see he’s never sad. In his studies he is quite fair And for boxing he’s right there. Lilly Palillo Lilly Palillo in 8C class. We all expect her to pass. V e never see her when she is mad For she is always laughing and never sad. Stella Parvelac Stella Parvelac our little milk maid For studying her lessons is well re- paid. She Is in line for many an A. For she recites well every day. Bernice Pawelcik Bernice Pawelcik is young and fair. Blonde is the color of her hair. She always dresses very neat And sits straight in her seat. Carrie Pease Carrie’s crowning glory is her hair Her face also is quite fair. Such a bashful girl is she As you and I can plainly see. Alice Pellaio Alice Pellaio acted in a play And likes to work the livelong day. At her studies she works each night In learning she says — why here’s the light. Edward Pepek To play and fool is Edward’s joy. Aims to tease and then annoy. Never gives a thought for all the rest In other words, he’s just a pest. Sophie Petrakis Sophie Petrakis has a front seat, She comes to school so gay and neat. All of her energy she does apply And ends her recitation with a sigh. Helen Piepul Helen Piepul has dark, brown hair And in life has but one care. How can she get a new movie book In which to give a lingering look. Adam Pierz In these sad days of miniature. No protection from that fad is sure. The latest addition would fain bring tears. For we have a miniature boy, Adam Pierz. Edward Pietrusza Edward Pietrusza is both quiet and .iolly. Yet takes no part in any folly. Sitting and thinking all the while A chatterer is not his style. Stanley Piorek With a shrug, a shuffle, a moan, and a sigh.

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16 THE TATLER Mildred La Grange Mildred La Grange a class secretary is she Keeping tabs on the meetings you see A reporter is right in her line. Mildred we all think you’re fine. Cornelius Laino In aviation Cornelius’ interests are, To have a plane and travel far. We’re sure this goal he soon will reach For already the Aircraft Club he does teach. Kenneth Lebeshevsky Do, re, me, fa, sol, la, ti, do! Who’s that singing, so? Why, that’s Kenneth in the alto part. Bellowing and singing with all his heart. Olive Lees Olive Lees, a girl with dark brown hair Is always assuming a funny air She minds her business, and knows it too. Which is hard for many to do. Frieda Legienza Frieda Legienza is a very fine maid And when anyone is hurt she always gives aid. She is most spick and span And always does the best she can. James Liucci James Liucci a boy of 8C In the corridor is bound to be He is a very tall lad To annoy the teachers is his fad. Gertrude Lcngmore Gertrude Longmore of 8C Is as full of jokes as she can be But when it comes to do the work She is always there and will never shirk. Margaret MacCraken Tall and stately with big blue eyes The very color of summer skies. She studies hard in school And never has time to fool. Barbara Mallard A blonde-haired lass Is Barbara Mallard of our class. So demure and sweet is she That we crave her company. Rita Manning Buzz, buzz, why all the talk. Look at the crowd out there on the walk. Daily Rita has her gossip and noise Drawing the girls out— not to men- tion the boys. Frances Marino Frances Marino, a girl of 8C Has natural waves as we can see. Because she wants to pass in school Frances never likes to fool. Robert McIntosh Robert is a jolly lad And for the “Tatler” secures many an ad. His disposition is extremely fine. And how he chuckles at Leo’s line. Edward Mendrala One look at Edward and you’ll see That he is just as neat as neat can be. His ties and suits just seem to match. Edward you are quite a catch. Helen Mika Helen Mika doesn’t care for boys For she says they’re just a lot of noise. To tend to Helen is a task For more she does not ask. Helen Miodowski Helen Miodowski is a neat young girl With her hair showing quite a curl. She is happy all the day. No matter whatever comes her way. James Mirabile How would you like to be president of 8A It’s some job I’ll say. But Jim’s a sport, in fact, a good skate. He keeps to his duty both early and late. Angelo Misuraca A boy who is sturdy and true Is Angelo Misuraca of 8B2 We’re proud of a boy like this To praise him does not seem amiss. Clarence Moody Who’s that coming down the hall Clarence Moody so fair and tall. In every class he has lots to say Talking — talking — all the day.

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18 THE TATLER Stanley Piorek to recite does try. He walks to the front of the room with a sheepish air, Reciting to him sure is a care. Henry Pitoniak Henry Pitoniak never wears a tie But in his studies he stands high. He’s often called a human sphinx As he never expresses what he thinks. Howard Plank Why on earth do I have to arise ? Says Howard as he sleepily opens his eyes, Schools weren’t invented for fellows like me But Pve got to get going or Pll be late, you see. Peter Pobat Whiz! the batter missed the ball “Strike,” was the umpire’s call There was the ball in Peter’s mitt. He sure did give the batter a fit. Adam Polek Who is that healthy farmer boy Who is always full of mirth and joy? Why it’s Adam Polek of 8C A future success he will be. Frank Portenski Do you know who’s vice-president of 8B1? When he’s not seen the class has plenty of fun. Then you hear a voice “quiet down” And there stands Frank with such a frown. Chester Przeracki My — oh — my — what a sigh Chester Przeracki of Higgins Junior High. Never a laugh and never a sigh. But when he’s with a girl — My — oh — myl. Kathleen Ouinn Kathleen Quinn with hair so fine and prim. Always wears a bobbv-nin. She always has a comb in hand To keep her hair both spick and span. Stella Rarus Stella is a quiet girl we all do see She tries so hard to keep from her card a D. In English her hand is always in the air Responsive people do get somewhere. Harold Reader Harold Reader likes candy indeed But to his work he pays no heed. The girls, their company he does enjoy And on the whole he’s quite a boy. Hudson Reed A silent boy is Hudson Reed In airplane drawings he takes the lead The literary field should be his aim For as a writer he’ll win great fame. Charles Renna Charles Renna likes to shirk And never attempts to do his work. He sits in his school chair all day Just waiting for the time to pass away. Onofria Resta 0 N— 0— F— R— I— A What a wonderful name to display. We have one great regret A shorter name is hard to get. Ton Reveruzzi Tony Reveruzzi likes to draw. In his work there’s never a flaw. He is always willing to work hard All for the sake of a good card. Clifford Richardson Now, who is that boy so short we see ? Why it’s Clifford Richardson laughing with great glee. In school he works so hard all day Eager for knowledge in every way. Viola Roscoe Viola Roscoe, a very quiet girl Unkind remarks, she does not hurl. Although in class she does not re- spond Of her school, I am sure she is fond. Edmund Rossi Hum! Hum! busy as a bee. Studying civics and geography. Edmund’s countenance bears a frown When his neighbors start to clown. Lena Rossi Lena Rossi of 8B2 Isn’t satisfied with nothing to do She always sits in the second seat A certain boy she is sure to greet.