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

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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.

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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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22 THE TATLER Mary Siemonoko Look who’s coming, our girls’ basket- ball champ — The boys she never tries to vamp. Her homework she never does neglect Everyone treats her with great re- spect. Chester Sienko Do you see that boy just sitting there and grinning? But listen folks, that’s only the be- ginning. Now you’ll hear a loud guffaw. Oh that’s Chester Sienko whom you just saw. John Silansky Come, come, all gather near The tale of John Silansky you must hear. In basketball he’s quite a star To find one better, you would travel far. Doris Sisitzky There is a girl who’s very smart In our assemblies, Doris always takes part. Winning essay contests is her goal — All in all, she’s a most ambitious soul. Leonard Slaybard Leonard Slaybard likes to read In literature he should succeed. Leonard is a Boy Scout At camp you should hear him shout. Jeanette Smith One look at Jeanette and you will see. That she is just as neat as can be. Because she wants to pass in school, Jeanette never likes to fool. Raymond Smith Now Raymond Smith is tall and thin And filled with joy and fun within. He’s a pupil of 8B2 Who is seldom seen with nothing to do. Harvey Snyder To be tardy for school is Harvey’s fate Maybe he goes to bed too late. We’ll buy him a watch or maybe a car If it’s because he lives so far. Robert Spier Who is this that is graduating this year ? Why of course, how silly of me, it’s Robert Spier. In science he rates high But in spelling, oh me! oh my! Arnold Squires Arnold’s face is bright and cheery. Of his questions, we all grow weary. His mind is quick and his thoughts are bright — But his tongue never brings them out just right. Eleanor Steele Eleanor Steele is a popular lass. And was chosen Secretary of Miss White’s class. She is neat and dresses just so. Many good things about her do we know. Frank Strycharz High up in the air How he can fly; Frank Strycharz, the artist. The pride of Junior High. Walter Strycharz Walter Strycharz a good politician is he. For his speaking he should get a de- gree. We hope the world will give him a square deal. So that his speaking abilities he can reveal. Frank Sypek Frank Sypek is small and short. And is also a good sport. He often works with the baker. That is why he’s a good money maker. Stanley Swiattowski Please listen to this jingle one and all It concerns Stanley, ready at Miss Clancy’s call. The President of the Student Council is his fate A great honor — now ' let me state. Taddy Szczepanek Taddy Szczpanek whom we all know. To trade school he is going to go. A machinist he hopes to be. Good luck to our president of 8B3! Bessie Szuflat We’re proud to have Bessie on the honor roll. She tried so hard with might and soul.