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

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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 19 She’s peppy and wears a cheery smile, And all the boys she tries to beguile. Stanley Parvelac Stanley Parvelac who enjoys a lark, In many a play has the principal part; He is known as quite a clown. And in the milk truck explores the town. Virginia Pascucci Virginia Pascucci works extremely hard, So as not to get a D on her card; She does her best at school all day. And has no time to play. Rosialie Pease Rosialie Pease a girl so gay. Make-up has she most every day; She is always in a laughing mood. And in her studies she’s quite good. Nancy Peck Who is that person in the hall I hear Drawing a crowd from far and near? Why I should have known before I spoke. It’s Nancy Peck telling a funny joke. Stella Petraska Stella Petraska a tall, slim lass. Stands quite high in the 8 A class; To take gym is her pleasure. And her studies she guards as a treasure. Edson Pierce Edson Pierce is everyone’s pal. Because of the way he acts like “Cal”; In manner and speech he is quiet and cool. And is president of his class in school. Stella Pierog Stella Pierog is a very merry lass. She is always talking out in class; She never cares to sit and pine, And always does her work in time. Mary Piorek Mary Picrek is quite a treat. In spelling she’s one you cannot beat; Hiking is her favorite sport, And her school she will always sup- port. Jane Pierz Jane Pierz is always at work. In the schoolhouse she, never does shirk; She likes to sit in the front seat. And in her work she is never beat. Rose Pitoniak Rose Pitoniak is a happy lass. And a member of the 8 A class; She seldom ever likes to fool. And hardly ever breaks a rule. Elsie Pobat Elsie Pobat of 8B1, On many errands she likes to run; In her studies she does her best. And until they’re finished she does not rest. Edward Polek Edward Polek is very bright. When in an argument he sure does fight; But it’s in the woods he likes to roam. And he always knows the best way home. Stella Poleski Stella Poleski, so fair and bright. She’s not too stout but just all right; She works industriously and has great ability. At all times she shows stability. Leo Porcello Leo Porcello is gay of mood. He looks so neat and is very shrewd; In Arithmetic he does excel. His future is promising, we can tell. Agnes Pohorylo Agnes Pohorylo from Class 8A, Is very smart and has a lot to say; She has great power of comprehen- sion — Perhaps the secret is full attention. Antonio Porto Antonio Porto of 8A, Baseball and basketball he loves to play; He is a quite smart lad in class. And is always sure his exams he will pass. Mildred Provencher Mildred Provencher has many friends. And has lots of fun with them when class ends; She does her work whether easy or hard.

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18 THE TATLER James Miller James Miller rides a bicycle to school, And is often seen repairing it with a tool; Airplane stories he likes to read, And is happy when the hero does a good deed. Benny Milkowski Benny Milkowski of 8B2, In school is always ready for a chew; And into the five o’clock room is sent. With his eyes on a book and his poor back bent. Daniel Misuraca Daniel Misuraca in art is fine. And in his work is never behind; In making notebooks Daniel is best. For his drawings beat all the rest. Francis Mnich Francis Mnich is a husky boy. And William Zeronsa he does annoy; He shadows William far and near. And William calls him his shadow dear. Anna Mokrzycki You will never see Anna shirk. That’s why she’s smart in all her work; After school she never does stay. That’s why in behavior she got an “A.” John Mokrzycki John Mokrzycki, a farmer boy. Likes to hunt and fish with joy; He has a pair of light blue eyes. And plenty of big bow ties. Leonard Mon tana Leonard Montana is a quiet boy in school. But when he gets out he likes to fool; When he comes down the aisle. You can tell him by his jolly smile. Jerry Mottola Jerry Mottola, short and stout. Smart remarks he speaks right out; Of his gruff voice he is very proud. And always tries to speak quite loud. Genevieve Muzyka Genevieve Muzyka, the secretary of 8B1, Tries to be fair to everyone; In English she is very smart, And in assembly programs, she often takes part. Sophie Nabonzy Sophie Nabonzy of 8B1, Always has her homework done; In Geography she gets an “A”, Because in her seat, she always does stay. George Nye George Nye does wonders when he goes to bat, His name I think you know is “Fat”; At basketball too, he does his share, I guess you’ll admit that George is there. Rita O’Brien Rita O’Brien of 8B1, Has hair that sparkles in the sun; Rita O’Brien from head to toe. Is always carefully dressed just so. Janina Olechney Remember Janina, in old-fashioned clothes. Portraying Miss Alcott, whom every- one knows? As a treasurer, too, she can bustle around. And collect any money there is to be found. Celia Olko Celia Olko of 8B1, In gym class has lots of fun; Bouncing a ball is what she likes best to do. And when she’s playing she’s never blue. Max Olko Max Olko, a caddy is he. Walks on the golf course from tee to tee; He doesn’t like to go to school. And hates to obey even one rule. Anna O’Neill Who is that girl coming down the street ? Why that is Anna O’Neill looking so neat; She has eyes of azure blue. And has been Secretary of 8B2. Mary Palilla Mary Palilla has a good disposition. We hope she finds a good position; She likes to fool and joke a bit. But only when it seems to fit. Doris Paradise Doris Paradise, petite and gay. In every discussion has something to say;

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20 THE TATLER For evidence just look at her report card. Carl Rackis Carl Rackis is very calm and cool, And tries to be very good as a rule; In baseball a catcher some day he will be, And if you don’t believe me, just wait and see. Mitchell Raffia Mitchell Raffia, the fire warden’s son. Always likes to have a little fun; He found himself on the honor roll one day. And was so surprised he didn’t know what to say. Charles Ragno Charles Ragno is a garrulous boy. His classmates he does like to annoy; In some subjects he is quite smart. Across the graduation stage we’ll bet he’ll dart. Tony Renna To go in the woods is his sole delight. By a little stream where the fish do bite; He comes home singing a song, You’d think he caught one a mile long. Vinci Reveruzzi Vinci will be a teacher, some day. So she takes that part in the French Club play; As a French scholar she rates very high. And recitation is just her pie. William Richards William Richards, Vice-President of 8B1, Likes to be jolly when his work is done; He is fair and square in every way. Nothing against him can anyone say. Henry Roblinski Henry Roblinski is a trapper bold. And many a skin he has sold; In school he usually works hard. At least, enough to keep D from his card. John Romano Who’s the small boy of our school. Who always will have time to fool? John Romano is his name. Raising rabbits is his game. Helen Rybick Helen Rybick, who is always gay. Likes to fool and likes to play; Her eyes are always on the clock. Counting every little tick and tock. Wanda Rzesos Wanda Rzesos a short lass. Brown hair, brown eyes, from the 8A class; Loves to corhe to school each day. Is always jolly, comical, and gay. Charles Sacheli Charles Sacheli, who likes to play ball. In school, likes to linger in the hall; In Civics class he seems to be smart. And for the girls he has a place in his heart. Edwin Salva Edwin Salva has very fine reports, He is also very good in sports; In Arithmetic he is very fine There are not many of his kind. Jennie Santaniella Jennie Santaniella of the 8A class Is a dark haired, dark eyed, lass; In her studies she is quite high. And for French she has a good eye. Alvira Sarno Alvira Sarno of 8B1, Always has her work neatly done; She always wears a pleasant smile, And dresses in a very good style. Armand Sarno Armand Sarno, a very small boy Is always happy and full of joy; Especially when minstrel time is around. And then practicing singing Armand is found. Walter Sas Walter Sas, a small lad. Seems to be both hanpy and sad; In English he is very bright. And what he says is most always right. Saverio Scavotto The next thing on our minstrel show. Will be Saverio Scavotto whom you all know; In this great glee club he does sing. Laughter and fun he does always bring.