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

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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.

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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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20 THE TATLER William Tippett William Tippett is a nne lad, But likes to get the teachers mad, And when they look his way, hiis thoughts are always far away. Clare Tkacz Clare Tkacz, the yard man’s son. His father keeps him on the run. In baseball he seldom misses a hit But out in the field the ball escapes his mitt. Eleanor Tokarczyk Eleanor T, we’ll call her for short, She’s big and husky, the buxom sort. Like so many others, recess is her favorite subject, too. And talking to Josephine A — well, we’ll leave that to you. Elizabeth Tower Elizabeth Towner, who is a brunette None of the boys does she like, I’ll bet. You’ll find her often studying away Preparing her lessons for the next day. Steffie Typrowicz Steffie, a fine young lass. Is not too slow and not too fast. When she is in school all day She never has a thing to say. Carmela Vella Now, Carmela Vella is next in line. As a girl she’s quite fine. She’s often seen but seldom heard Unless asked to give a needed wmrd. Joseph Vella Did you ever see a boy like him Who could play so well on the violin ? For in the orchestra Joseph plays And in music always gets the A’s. Amelia Wasowicz Who’s that walking thru the hall. So graceful and not too tall ? Why it’s Amelia Wasowicz, the pretty belle. One look at her hair and you can tell. Arthur White There is a boy named Arthur White, To write a jingle is his delight. His work is not in vain. For high honors he will gain. Helen Wojnar Helen is quite a popular lass. And was recently chosen Secretary of her class. She may be termed a brunette, A duplicate of her is hard to get. Mary Wojnar A petite person in our class Is Mary Wojnar, a fair lass. She is our Librarian as you all know. And if you do wrong — out you’ll go. Anna Yakubus Anna Yakubus, is a quiet lass. In all her tests she tries to pass. If the work is hard, she doesn’t fret. But tries her best a good example to set. Sophie Yurevich Who’s that girl that loves to flirt? Why it’s Sophie Yurevich, w’ho never feels hurt. She puts on powder that can be seen a mile. And combs her hair the latest style. Stella Zaleski Stella so very tall and thin. Has light, straight hair and a pointed chin, A business school is her next step To become an office girl with lots of pep. Mary Zebrowski Mary Zebrowski, an attractive maid Does not need anyone’s aid For her looks are exceedingly fair And her costumes she chooses with care. Genevieve Ziemian Genevieve Ziemian although she is sm.all Knows her subjects one and all. Never in class does she fool And always helps out after school.