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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 17 Edward Hojnacki If you look up into the sky You’ll see Edward Hojnacki riding by, For all speed records he’s trying to break, While the wings of his plane seem to shiver and shake. Wilfred Hopkins Wilfred known as “Toad” is a nice lad He’s full of ginger and seldom sad. But he is never to be found If a few girls happen to be around. Fred Ingraham For the test “I’m prepared,” Fred will shout. For that’s the motto of a true Boy Scout. In the class he’s liked by one and all, Good things come in packages quite small. Josephine Jedziniak Here’s a girl tall and slim She never is seen without a grin. She’s pretty and witty and pleasant, too. Meet our Josephine for she’s true blue. Lillian Jensen French club boasts a president rare, A Danish girl so sweet and fair. Lillian Jensen is her name; We hope she’ll always stay the same. Peter Kaminsky Attention Peter, if you want to hear The funniest jingl e of all the year. We hope you’ll see this joke. For no fun at you dare we poke. Jennie Kawa Jennie Kawa so she claims. Seems to have books as one of her games. Always grinning, we hope you’ll agree, She’s nice — she’s happy, and very care-free. Albert Kennedy Albert Kennedy whom we know is tall, Likes the game of playing baseball. He certainly likes to take a long walk And find some girl with whom to talk. Helen Kida Who’s the small girl of our school Who has always time to fool? Why Helen Kida is her name Going to the movies is her aim. Lois King When at the honor list you glance There Lois’ name just seems to dance. High honors are hers for keeps. We wish her joy — just heaps and heaps. John Klebowsky Who is this boy that is so slow. Why, John Klebowsky, of course you know. To homework he pays no heed Trouble ahead, John — yes indeed. Joseph Klimek Joseph Klimek likes the lea. So a golf player he will be. He works as caddie every day. And very carefully saves his pay. Joseph Korona Joseph helps to peddle milk. His thoughts are just as fine as silk. He’s onto the job both night and day, Joseph your method is just O. K. Jane Kososki Jane Kososki who likes to talk. To the cupboard often does walk. She is always neat and clean. And for the boys is very keen. Frank Krupczak Frank Krupczak is a quiet boy. Many sports does he enjoy. In history he is very smart. With his book he dislikes to part. Stanley Krupczak Stanley Krupczak who is a bright lad In a blue suit, he is usually clad. He never looks into anyone’s eye. And of the girls he is very shy. Mary Kiikulka Mary is a girl who is found in her seat. She is attractive and very neat. She’s smart in English and History, too, And she’s a good match for me or you. Amelia Kupiec Whenever there is any excitement around, Amelia Kupiec can there be found. She likes to play, she likes to tease. And with all her teachers she agrees.

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16 THE TATLER Walter Fontaine Walter hails from up Booth Road way On the bus he comes each day. He is a quiet and collected lad; And loves to make his teachers mad. Jewell Fuge Jewell Fuge, so winsome and neat, Has a voice quite soft and sweet. Bright as any girl could be. Is our Jewell of 8B3. Louis Franciamore Who is this boy that’s bright and short. Who likes to be in every sport ? To the girls he gives no attention. To leave them flat is his intention. Alice Gamache Listen! the music begins to come — It’s Alice making her banjo hum. She gees to orchestra practice each time. To learn to make pure harmony and rhyme. Ruth Ganner I’ll bet you boys know Ruth Ganner, With her keen and pleasing manner. She always makes up her work, Ruth is a worker — not a shirk. Remo Garini An outdoor boy who likes to roam. Into the forest he goes alone. A good Vice-President Remo has made. As a forest ranger he’ll be well paid. Josephine Giaccone Josephine loves to read all day. With all her books she’s very gay; She comes to school dressed with care. To miss a day she does not dare. Francis Glista He is a boy both happy and gay Becoming more efficient in every way. He is intelligent and has a broad mind A boy like Francis is hard to And. Edwin Goncher Edwin Goncher has made his run. To conquer geography, which he has done. In this subject he works so hard, Mrs. Barnett writes B on his card. Bernice Goodson Coming from Bigelow Ave. we see Our Bernice Goodson as busy as a bee. From early morn till the setting sun Bernice’s work is never done. John Grippo John Grippo seems to like to play. This means almost every day. It seems somebody is always saying, “John! please stop that playing.” Angelina Grosso Angelina Grosso, a very happy lass. Always is laughing and talking in class. When it’s time for her to get up and recite The teacher gives her a terrible fright. Charles Gudaitis When Charles is called upon in class. He speaks as if he’s sure to pass. For his good nature he is known. And business ability he has shown. James Gureri James, who sits in school all day. Never says anything out of the way; You can notice him by the way he acts. He is one to stick to facts. Edwin Gwozdz Edwin for Higgins School plays After school he never stays. As out to practice he does trot He tries to hit the ball across the lot. Charles Hamilton Charles Hamilton is a boy who doesn’t shirk. His active mind is always hard at work. If all the pupils had Charles’ brain Never a soul would the teachers de- tain. Irene Henderson Who’s that girl w ho studies hard And has not a “D” on her report card ? Why it’s Irene Henderson of 8B2, We know she is always honest and true. Flora Henry Flora Henry is always gay. She never has a word to say. In her studies she is fair, And never has a single care. Josephine Hias To school she walks quite fast. Because she’s afraid she might be last. When she’s coming down the aisle. You’d know her by her jolly smile.

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18 THE TATLER Josephine Kurley A student of 8B1 is Josephine Kurley, She arrives on a bus and is always early. A girl who is short and lean And with Margaret Landry is always seen. Grace Lamana I know a girl whose name is Grace, Who in gym can win a race. She enjoys taking part in sports. And likes to go to summer resorts. William Lamont William is a very fine lad In neat clothes, he is always clad. He IS fair and square in every way Nothing against him can anyone say. Margaret Landry Hark, a bugle is playing a song. It is Margaret wlio never strikes a note wrong. She always has a welcome smile. And dresses in the best of style. Samuel La Russa Samuel La Russa, a credit to our school. Does his work and doesn’t fool. He’s a boy who’s slick and clean. Always bright and always keen. Gertrude Lawton The way Gertrude works is a mystery. She always gets A in history. She is never tardy of late. But she says, “Oh, that’s just fate!” Daniel Lebeshevsky Daniel as you know likes to cook. He finds directions in a recipe book. He claims that every boy should know How to make cake and biscuit dough. Chester Ledygowski Chester has been with us since September — From Suffield he came you remember. We’re glad he chose our school to enter His interests in Higgins School to center. Ernest Lees Gentlemen of the Jury, your attention please. Next comes the case of Ernest Lees. This boy likes to sit and shirk, The penalty for this is Good Hard Work. Alwena Lehmann Alwena Lehmann, the baker’s daugh- ter. For pastries never spends a quarter. To win a drummer’s badge is her aim. That will bring her Scout troop fame. Edward Legienza There’s great laughter and cheers When Edward Legienza appears. He’s never found in a sad mood. Always polite, sometimes silly, but never rude. Matthew Lezak Matthew knows his Civics well As any listener can easily tell. Our attention he does always hold For he studies what he’s told. Waltella Lezone Waltella Lezone works very hard. To avoid a “D” on her card; In school she is happy we’re glad to say And tries to improve in every way. Statia Ligenza Who’s this coming down the hall. Not too short and not too tali? Why it’s Statia Ligenza of our school. Who is always ready to fool. Winifred Ludwin Who is the girl with blonde, curly hair? Why it’s Winifred Ludwin so free from care. To go to the movies is her delight For she’s there most every night. Valenty Lyko He’s small, attentive and a little wise This boy, his qualities likes to dis- guise. We know Valenty from his head to his feet He’s the kind of a sport that can’t be beat. Thomas Lyons Bang, boom, crash! First a leap, and then a dash. And in comes Thomas — a red-haired lad. Who never lets anything make him sad. Elizabeth Maciolek Elizabeth, so cheerful and gay Will always do what’er you say.