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

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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.

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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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A. D. HIGGINS JUNI OR HIGH SCHOOL 19 Italy Ruggiero Who is this boy so clean and neat As a gentleman he can’t be beat ? Why, Ruggiero is this lad’s name To play square is his aim. Leonard Ruggiero Who is that boy so tall and neat? It’s Leonard Ruggiero always in his seat. He is very polite a we all see, In the graduating class he is sure to be. Serafina Ruggiero Serafina has long, black hair And also a complexion fair She knows her time and place. I’ll say For in school she is never caught at play. Stella Salva Stella Salva is a quiet girl. In her hair is not a curl. In her French class she is very bright. To get one hundred is her delight. Mary Santanelli A girl of 8B1 whom I think you should know Because she loves arithmetic and geography so. Mary Santanelli I believe is her name. Not to give her credit would be such a shame. Viola Santanelli Viola Santanelli a gay little lass. Is always shouting in our class. Dark hair with little curls, Viola is popular with the girls. Rose Schianca Rose Schianca, whom we all know She dresses neat and looks just so. In gym she’s always an active mem- ber. Rose Schianca, she’s one we’ll remem- ber. Carmela Secondo Carmelo Secondo, why who is she ? None other but a girl so full of glee. She studies her lessons without any fuss And sails away at 3.30 on the school bus. Annie Settera Annie Settera, Viola’s friend With all vigor to her lessons does tend She comes to school promptly each day. No tardy marks does she display. Madeline Sherman Madeline Sherman, a bright young lass, Is one of the girls of the 8C class. She is neat and dresses just so. Many nice things about her we know. Ruth Snow Ruth comes to school each day And never has many words to say. Each morning she arrives on the bus. We’re glad to have Ruth with us. Josephine Somceski Josephine is always cheerful and gay And never has a word to say, She always looks upon the bright side of life And is ready to help those in strife. Victoria Stavinska Victoria is a decided brunette, While in school she seems to fret. Maybe she wishes she were a blonde For of light hair I’ve heard she’s fond. Frank Steward Now Frank is not half bad. In fact he’s a very good lad. In oral English the tales he does relate Sure are interesting and up-to-date. Bally Szczygiel Bally Szczygiel of 8B2 Is a scout loyal and true. In arithmetic he is fine For that subject is right in his line. Mildred Taylor Mildred is a small but ouiet girl, A baseball she does know to hurl. Arithmetic is her best subject; it’s a fact. But to be impartial she has too much tact. William Testoni William Testoni, a small boy is he. Yet his brain is as big as can be. All day he tries very hard to learn And some day a good wage he will earn.