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

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20 THE TATLER Stanley Nowak Stanley is both joyful and gay, A broad smile on his face does play. He tries to brighten someone who ' s glum To beat Stanley you have to go some. Frances Olechney Frances Olechney is full of fun, Many a friend in school she has won. To go to dances is her joy. Especially with a good-looking boy. Leroy Oliver Leroy Oliver from Civics will never be exempt Because to study he makes no attempt. His notebook lacks clippings and pic- tures, too. Leroy, w-hatever is the matter with you? Arthur Olivieri Arthur Olivieri an athlete is he. And a good one just believe me. He played on the school five and is now on the nine. In all of t he sports he does shine. Joseph Olko Joseph’s strength is hard to beat. In wrestling or throwing he likes to compete. He also likes to read Western stories, About the cowboys and their glories. Mary Olko Mary Olko, a very tall lass. We’re glad to have in our graduating class. She has many friends indeed. To call upon when she’s in need. Charles Pace Charles Pace has dark, brown hair He is an optimist — I do declare He will graduate, of that I’m sure And later on a fine job procure. Leo Pa jot Leo Pajot so big and strong When happy, he sings a song. He likes to play and he likes to work And on street corners he does never lurk. Betty Patterson Betty to Troop No. 1 does belong. Her greatest delight is to sing a song; In a green uniform she does appear. Perhaps playing the drum will be her career. Joseph Pepek Joseph Pepek never looks sad He always finds something to make him glad. He is President of our Graduating Class Quite an opportunity for either lad or lass. Mary Petraska Mary Petraska, a girl so tall Never lingers m the hall. She minds her business and watches her step. And w’hat is more she’s full of pep. Milton Piepul Dowm the road there came a car In it W ' as seated a famous star. It you really want to know his name It is Milton Piepul of “Scrooge” fame. Alexander Pilch Whose that boy w’ho never spreads a rumor ? And alw ' ays is found in good humor. Why it’s Alexander Pilch w hom every- one should know’, For he has plenty of friends and not a foe. Alfonsa Piotrowski Alfonsa Piotrowski is a girl of 8B1, She works hard and boys she does shun. Tests she never seems to fear — And her homework she does — that is clear. Elizabeth Polek Who’s that girl that comes on the bus ? We’re alw’ays glad to have her with us. Why it’s Elizabeth Polek so very tall. She stands five feet five against the w’all. Tony Porcello Tony Porcello of Carpet Street, A mechanic’s job he wdll meet. He likes to experiment with new’ things. And w’hile w’orking, he w histles or sings. Melvin Purdy A short little man is Melvin Purdy. He needs more w’eight to make him sturdy. Give him a chance and you’ll see What a husky he can be.

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 19 A rule lived up to, like this one Will bring hdizabeth happiness and fun. Henry Mangerian Henry is a small, short lad. Whispering in school is his fad. The conduct book his name does hold. Because in talking Henry is bold. Paul Mangini He’s blonde, small and wise Quite an artist for his size. The only thing we have to say Is we’d like to see him every day. Martina Marinaccio Martina Marinaccio, so attractive and neat, Hasn’t much pep but is very sweet. She is an ardent radio fan. To arrange special programs is her plan. Edith McCray Edith is mild and very kind. The sort of a person — hard to find. If anyone is looking for a friend, Upon Edith McCray you can depend. John McNulty John McNulty sleeps all day And in his studies he is far away. But when playing baseball with his friends. Out into the field the ball he sends. Sophie Mientus Sophie Mientus is so very quiet, I sometimes think she has gone on a diet. She is so cute and very small, That when she’s dressed up she looks like a doll. Woodrow Miller Woodrow is a boy with a jingle mind At writing jingles he’s quite a find. We’re glad to be able to tell That in the 8th grade he’s done ex- ceptionally well. Francis Miller Francis Miller in school is improving, Around the room he’s always moving. He sells doughnuts in the town, In school he tries to be a clown. Josephine Misuraca Josephine Misuraca likes to sew, We’re glad she was in the fashion snow. She also likes to have some fun, h ' or out on the field you should see her run. Ernita Morse The plants in 8A look trim and new Because of our plant monitor so very true. If you haven’t guessed, we’ll gladly state It’s Ernita Morse, who’s just first rate. Allyn Most Allyn Most so straight and tall In his subjects was never known to fall. His writing is legible and neat. Whenever you want him, he’s in his seat. Gladys Most Gladys Most is quiet all the day. Not a word in class does say, “Silence is golden” is her belief. To the teachers this is quite a relief. Helen Narewski Helen Narewski with her sunny smile All her classmates does beguile. As social monitor we vote her A, But clean your desk — or after school you’ll stay. Steven Narewski Who is that boy as quiet as can be? Why, it’s Steven Narewski of 8B3. He sits at his work just like a mouse, You’d never think he was in the house. Joseph Nasiita Joseph Nasuta, fat and stout. Goes a-fishing for a trout. He surely likes to skate; He talks as if he were in a debate. Ruth Noble Ruth is beauty itself it seems. She sits around and dreams and dreams. Her bright blue eyes and curly hair Are the envy of others not so fair. Sophie Nosal Chatter, chatter, chatter, Whnt can be the matter? Sophie must be close at hand She’s great on noise you understand.

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21 Marion Quick Marion Quick, who is full of smiles, Is always walking down the aisles. She is usually tying or untying her shoe; And is always satisfied with nothing to do. Eleanor Quinlan Eleanor Quinlan you must recall Is neither short nor very tall. Her hair is dark and straight; Thus she goes forth to meet her fate. Celia Quinn A very fine girl is Celia Quinn, Her friendship is very easy to win. To the pictures she will go. Whenever she hears there is a good show. Evelyn Rachwalski Evelyn Rachwalski so tall and slim Is one of our best leaders in gym. She has been secretary of 8B3, Success for her is our prophecy. Henry Ragion Henry Ragion, so tall and strong. Is just the boy who never goes wrong. His geography he has mastered well. But spelling — well it’s hard to tell. Evangeline Raissi Evangeli ne Raissi is fair and sweet. Many in geography class she can beat. School days to her are a great joy She never spends a moment thinking of a boy. Helen Rambeisa A sturdy lass with a pleasing way, A deep voice and a manner gay. In our Washington Play Helen was seen Acting as the wife of General Green. Paul Resta Paul Resta likes to talk. To the town library he hates to walk; Books from our school he does read. Saves him time and requires no speed. Josephine Roczniak Josephine, a girl with a fine spirit Is ready for any test and does not fear it. She masters her subiects one and all, To High School she’ll go this coming Fall. Lillian Romano Lillian, a girl, who is fair and true. Works out her problems through and through. To school each day she comes, neat and clean. And always with a smile on her face is seen. Josephine Santanelli A frolic, a smile, and a bright laugh we hear. It’s Josephine Santanelli that must be near. For she’s gay and peppy and noisy, too. If you know Josie you’ll never be blue. John Santanella John Santanella so tall and slim. Surely does his best in gym. He always studies hard each day. So as to pass the hours away. Helen Sas Helen Sas is young and fair. Blonde and wavy is her hair. Her appearance is always neat, A most friendly girl she is to greet. Bernadine Scavotto Bernadine Scavotto is a good writer In her school work few are brighter. Her account will always be straight For in arithmetic she is first rate. Natalie Scavotto Natalie Scavotto likes to sing. She always lets her bracelets ring. Maybe some day she will teach. She will try hard her goal to reach. Saverio Scavotto Look here my friends and you shall see Saverio Scavotto as busy as a bee. With his toys he has lots of fun V ith airplanes and autos on the run. Jennie Senio Jennie Senio has long, brown hair. And also a complexion fair. She knows her place. I’ll say. For in school she’s never caught at play. William Sidway William Sidway very fast is he An Olympic runner he may some day be. He is both slim and tall And finds much fun in playing ball.