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

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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.

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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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A. D. HIGGINS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 21 Raymond Schneider Five feet, five, with eyes of blue. Blond curly hair, and a merry smile, too; He’s been our president all the year. That Raymond is popular is very clear. Kenneth Schoppe Kenneth Schoppe is a very bright boy. His heart is always full of joy; I have never seen him stay after school. And he never has very much time to fool. Amelia Shanko Now Amelia Shanko next in line. As a girl she’s quite fine; She’s often seen, but seldom heard. Unless to give a needed word. Harriet Sheehan Harriet Sheehan a secretary wants to be. And such a happy girl you don’t often see; Her school work she always loves to do. What else? She’s Irish through and through. Anthcny Shelanskas Anthony Shelanskas, everyone knows him. Likes to make b elieve he’s “Slippery Slim”; In his studies he is fair. But he says he doesn’t care. Thomas Smyth Thomas Smyth of 8B3, A successful milkman we predict he’ll be; For a fine president he has made, And as Treasurer saw that all the dues were paid. Margaret Thompson Margaret, so modest and demure. Always is a heart-ache cure; “Silence is Golden,” her belief. To the teachers is quite a relief. Richard Snyder Richard Snyder, in the Class of 8A, Studies the biggest part of the day; But when his studies come to an end. He finds that a magazine is his best friend. Rose St. George Rose St. George is very small. At school I see her playing ball; In penmanship she does real well. And is always in school before the bell. Fred Such There is a boy who comes on a bus, And collects the class dues for us; He’s always full of play and fun. He is Fred Such, the farmer’s son. Dorothy Swentnickas Dorothy Swentnickas is quiet in school. With the pupils she never does fool; She works very hard on the contrary. Some day she may be a private sec- retary. W ' anda Szczepanek Wanda Szczepanek a small girl in- deed. Is always prompt when you are in need; You can hear her voice net very loud. But she’s there somewhere in the crowd. Florence Szela Florence Szela has light blonde hair, In her subjects she is fair; But whether it’s in work or play. She always helps in every way. Raymond Therrien Who’s that good sport of 8B1? Reading books is his best fun; As a detective he has earned great fame. Why, Raymond Therrien, of course, is his name. Madison Tower Madison Tower loves to read. And in class he pays no heed; For he says the book is quite fine To leave right at this time. Alfred Typronsay Alfred Typronsay, lithe and slim. Always seems to be full of vim; He paints in school from morning till noon. At this rate he’ll be an artist soon. Thomas Vella Thomas Vella will win great fame. And everywhere we will see his name; A talented artist he is sure to be.