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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 23 She is so very good at school, That she will never break a rule. Michael Talnak Michael is a farmer’s son Who likes to play and have some fun; You’ll never find him in his seat, He’s always up and on his feet. Evelyn Taylor She dresses in red — she dresses in blue On this fair lady any color will do. She’s rather quiet and slightly sedate A wee bit popular and right up to date. Ruth Thompson This monitor makes the boys mind fine And is on to her job all the time. The boys don’t think it quite fair, But Ruth is doing her duty — so be- ware! Max Tomaszek Max Tomaszek is a witty boy Whose keen fun we do enjoy. To learn geography is his aim And perhaps in travel he’ll win fame. Charles Torre Charles Torre is short and slim. Everybody likes to have fun with him. In the classroom Charles is so busy. It’s a wonder he never gets dizzy. Mary Trapanese Mary Trapanese likes to bake. She tries her luck at making a cake. In arithmetic she works with success. For a B in that subject she wants to possess. Gilbert Trudeau Showing off is Gilbert’s delight, And in his plane he’ll take a flight. In building airplanes, he is very smart But in spelling he cannot make a start. Jennie Vasilocosta Jennie is always happy and gay. Even on a rainy day. We are very proud of telling. That in her class she excels in spell- ing. Eugenia Vella Eugenia Vella strong and gay. All the teachers she does obey. Quiet and kind and busy as a bee. For her arithmetic marks an A you will see. Josephine Vella Josephine Vella in school does well. For in her subjects, she does excel. When she works, she tries her best. You never see her taking a rest. Lily Vella Lily Vella is a talkative girl. Wherever she is, she is in a whirl. Every morning just before nine. She will walk up the hall to give you a line. James Vesce Who’s that walking down the aisle With Miss Woods behind in single file? It must be James, yes, he’s the boy. First he’s bold and then he’s coy. Amelia Vitale Amelia Vitale is medium in weight. And always appears to be up to date. In her studies she does very well. But always listens for the bell. Christine Warren A girl whose writing is hard to beat Is Christine Warren in the back seat. She sits and ponders all the while. To talk continually is not her style. Eileen Warren Eileen Warren is neat and clean And for out-of-door work she’s very keen. In physical training she does excel And in her studies she does quite well. Evelyn Wilson Evelyn Wilson is jolly and sweet. Her, I am sure you would like to meet. We are very proud of her name, Evelyn Wilson of 8B2 fame. Edward Wing Edward Wing is tall and thin. Has light red hair, and a big broad grin. A business school is his next step. To become a cashier with a lot of pep. Stella Zator Who is the girl with all the style That comes to meet us with a smile ? It’s Stella Zator whom we all know In class activities she is on the go.

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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.

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24 THE TATLER Stella Ziemian Stella’s thoughts are quick as flashes From her work she never dashes. Playtime in school to Stella is rare; And in recitation she is sure to have a share. Samuel Zirolli Sam Zirolli so the boys all say Can always laugh and always play. He’s always so happy and so very carefree, We never could guess what his future might be. William Zvirblis William has a twinkle in his eye And of the girls is very fond. The reason is mighty plain to see For he’s a decided blonde. CLASS WILL We, the members of the Class of 1932, of the A. D. Higgins School, Town of Enfield, County of Hartford, State of Connecticut, being of sound mind, do hereby declare and proclaim this document to be our last Will and Testament. As our life in Junior High School comes to a close, we make these final bequests, with the hope that such evi- dences of generosity and loyalty will serve to keep the memory of the Class of 1932 alive in the hearts of our faculty and heirs, long after we have ceased to be members of this school. It is our earnest desire that the recipients of our gifts will cherish them and remember us kindly as they use them. We bestow all our worldly possessions and privileges in the fol- lowing manner: Item 1. To our Superintendent, Mr. Parkman, and to our Principal, Miss Clancy, we leave our appreciation for their kindly interest and guidance in all our school activities. Item 2. We leave with the teachers our gratitude for their earnest efforts and co-operation in helping us to se- cure our grammar school education, and in making our school experiences profitable and pleasant. Item 3. We are glad to comply with Mr. King’s request to bequeath to him one of the best preserved wigs used in the George Washington pageant. As an additional token of our admiration, we leave him a con- ductor’s stand. Item J. To Miss Clancy we leave a savings bank, which we believe she will find useful in banking the school funds. Item 5. To future classes we leave the decorations, the banner, and Uncle Sam’s suit used in the spectacular Arbor Day Parade. We desire to take with us, however, our memories of the momentous occasion. Item G. We make a remarkable contribution to the art collection of the school in the gift of the George Washington pictures portraying scenes in Washington’s life. We hope that these will inspire future art and history classes. Item 7. We leave to all pupils the privilege of enjoying the shade of the George Washington Bicentennial Tree. Item 8. We bequeath to the incom- ing class the Vocational Guidance Course, which we have found so in- teresting and practical. Item 9. We leave the sum of fifty dollars to be used to purchase new books for our school library. Item 10. We leave to Miss Sullivan, our school nurse, our gratitude for her constant interest in our well- being. Item 11. Arnold Squires leaves all his unanswered questions to Stanley Parvelac. Item 12. Stella Dusza leaves a typewriter to the next copyist of the Tatler. Item 13. Milton Piepul leaves his ability to take the part of Scrooge to a member of next year’s 8A class. Item H. We leave to you, the seventh grade pupils, the mirrors in the halls, and urge their use, daily, to improve your personal appearance. We leave the new electric refrigerator for the benefit of all, and the screen and mirror for the girls’ sewing classes. Item 15. We bestow upon the