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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 25 CLASS OFFICERS— 1932 President Joseph Pepek Vice-President Lois King Treasurer Peter Kaminsky Secretary Stella Diisza WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL ASSEMBLY

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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

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26 THE TATLER future eighth grade pupils some well- meant advice: “Don’t fail to prepare your homework.” Item 16. We leave to Miss Cope a victrola record of numbers in rhythm to relieve her of counting for penman- ship drills. Item 17. Gilbert Trudeau leaves the privilege of assisting the Airplane Club to Michael Laino. Item 18. We leave to Mr. August and Mr. Zawada the following labor- saving devices: An elevator with which to deliver the school supplies, a chute to take the waste paper to the basement, and a mechanical win- dow washer. Item 19. The eighth grade mem- bers of the Student Council bequeath to their successors the good judg- ment and splendid organization which accomplished such good results this year in school government. With these aids go also our thanks for your friendly co-operation, and our best wishes for the coming year. We hereby appoint our beloved principal. Miss Clancy, sole executrix of this, our last Will and Testament. In witness thereof we have set our signatures and the seal of the Class of 1932, this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-two. Signed: The Class of 1932. Witnesses: Joseph Pepek, President. Stella Dusza, Secretary. GRADUATION PROGRAM Processional Mr. King and Graduates Invocation Rev. G. Stanley Helps Song — “Prayer of Thanksgiving” Class Address of Welcome Joseph Pepek, Class President Essay — “Planning, Preparing, Persevering” Lois King, High Honor Pupil Song — Boys’ Chorus “A Tribute to Washington” Group of Honor Pupils Cantata — “George Washington” Girls’ Chorus Essay — “The American Youth” Stella Dusza, High Honor Pupil Pianologue Ruth Thompson Prize Essay — “Washington and the Constitution” Minuette Group of Boys and Girls Presentation of Class Gift Stella Ziemian Acceptance of Gift Dexter Green Class Song Music by Mr. King Presentation of Prizes and Diplomas Song — “America the Beautiful” Audience Recessional Class and Mr. King CLASS STATISTICS Prettiest Girl Lois King Handsomest Boy Alexander Pilch Vainest Girl Doris Sisitzky Vainest Boy Joseph Pepek Most Popular Girl Lois King Most Popular Boy Joseph Pepek Smartest Girl Stella Dusza Smartest Boy Clark Dempsey Quietest Girl Eleanor Davis Quietest Boy Joseph Bania Most Talkative Girl Esther Faiman Most Talkative Boy.. ..Arnold Squires Class Artist Frank Strycharz Class Poet Joseph Colletti Class Athlete Arthur Olivieri Class Pet Lois King Class Sheik Thomas Lyons Wittiest Girl Stella Ziemian Wittiest Boy Clark Dempsey PRIZES We are pleased to announce that there are to be several prize s awarded to the graduating class, as in former years. This has been made possible by the kindness of the following indi- viduals and organizations: The Higgins prize of over twenty dollars will be divided equally between two pupils because they have attained the same high rating in their Junior High School work.