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

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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.

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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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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21 CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1931, being of sound judgment, do hereby in taking leave of the Alvin D. Higgins School, bequeath all our worldly possessions to our heirs, making all former wills and testaments null and void. It is our wish that the Class of 1932 be the executrix of this, our Last Will and Testament. Itevi 1. We, the graduating class of 1931, leave our greatest respect and admiration to our Superintendent, Mr. Parkman; and our Principal, Miss Clancy. Item 2. We leave our appreciation to our successors, the class of ’32, for the friendship and cooperation they have shown in various school activi- ties. Item 3. We leave to all we ll-be- haved pupils of the eighth grade, the privilege of taking books from the school library. tern A. We leave to all future classes, the privilege of watching the growth of the tree which was planted on Arbor Day. Item 5. We leave to next year’s 8B1 class the set of new encyclope- dias. Item 6. The Student Council leave all its new business to be discussed by the next session. Item 7. We leave to Miss Love, our gratitude for her teachings in health and happiness. Item 8. We leave to Miss Gager the choice recipes of the Boy’s Cook- ing Club. Item 9. We leave to Mr. August, the truant officer, a copy of “Get Your Man”. Item 10. We leave to next year’s conduct monitors, a conscience and a sense of duty that they may take their duties a little more seriously. Item 11. To Gilbert Tr udeau, we leave the ability of Cornelius Laino in building aeroplanes. “Happy Land- ings!” Item 12. We leave to the future Class Poet, William Devine’s poetic ability. Item 13. Frank Borys leaves his athletic ability to Stanley Karcz. Item IJ . To Ruth Thompson and Mary Siemonoko, we leave roller skates to save shoe leather in going from room to room. Item 15. We leave our beloved school with grief, hoping that all other classes will find it as enjoyable as we have. In witness whereof, we do hereby set our hands and seals, this twenty- fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one. Signed: Miss Nora E. Clancy Witnesses: Rose Kolodriez, Rita Fay. CLASS STATISTICS Prettiest Girl Helen Wojnar Handsomest Boy Edward Jarose Vainest Girl Mildred Taylor Vainest Boy Leon Kupek Most Popular Girl Mildred Taylor Most Popular Boy Leon Kupek Smartest Girl Genevieve Ziemian Smartest Boy Edmund Rossi Quietest Girl Barbara Mallard Quietest Boy Francis Cygan Most Talkative Girl Josephine Ankiewicz Most Talkative Boy Enrico Guala Class Artist James Apostle Class Poet William Devine Class Athlete Frank Borys Class Pet Mary Wojnar Class Sheik Edward Jarose Wittiest Girl Victoria Muzyka Wittiest Boy Joseph Arietti PRIZES Again, as is the custom, we an- nounce that there are to be several prizes, due to the generosity and to the kindness of the following individ- uals and organizations. The Higgins prize of twenty-five dollars is to be awarded to the two pupils attaining the highest rating in their Junior High School work. The Woman’s Club will give two prizes of five dollars each to the pupils ranking the highest in Mathe- matics and English.