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

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The Tatler ICnpl ' ' Valedictory Essay We graduates have chosen for our motto “Be Loyal ’ which, if faithfully put into practice, will surely help us to be successful in whatever vocation we may choose. It was evident, when the time came for us to vote for a motto, that almost all the members of our class, without any hesitation, selected “Be Loyal.” Why was this particular motto so popular? Our choice of these words shows that we as a class admire loyalty and, that as individuals, we wish to develop this quality in the years to come. In school we have seen and appreciated many evidences of loyalty. We have made loyal friends, and we have seen boys and girls who have unfailingly shown their loyalty to thq Higgins School by doing their best in the class- rooms, in athletics, in student council, and in all other school activities. This fine spirit of loyalty not only has helped our school but it has also made these loyal boys and girls the most useful and successful members of our class. As we begin to think what kind of work we would like to do, and what necessary training is required for that particular vocation, we should consider how our motto can help us to attain success in our future v erk. If we ex- amine the lives of many great men who, after years of hard work, reached high positions, we would find that loyalty was one of the outstanding characteristics which contributed to their success. The late Andrew Carnegie, one of America’s greatest philanthropists, showed by his example the importance of loyalty in a man’s work. Beginning as a weaver’s assistant in a cotton fac- tory, he was quickly advanced by pro- motions which were due largely to loyalty. He was often quoted as saying, “A person who is loyal to his work will go far.” Above all, Carnegie was loyal to his ideals. He believed in and worked for world peace, and when he became wealthy, he proved his loyalty to this ideal by contributing huge sums of money to promote friendship between nations. He believed in education, and because he was loyal to this ideal also, millions of people now enjoy the benefits of education through schools and libraries which he founded. Thus we see that Carnegie’s service to the world was prompted by this spirit of loyalty to what he believed to be right. As a result of our study of the various fields of work, the members of our class have become interested in many different vocations in which they hope to accom- plish much. Edgar Guest gives us some good practical advice on finding a job. He says,, “Look for a job with a future ahead. Seek a chance to grow greater and greater. Seek a place where you know as you work you will grow. And the money will come to you later.” Classmates, whatever field of work we choose, whether it be professional service, business, industry, agriculture, personal or public service, let us remember to “Be Loyal” in everything we do; let us show loyalty not only to our work, but also to our home, our friends, our church, and cur country. The time has come for us, the gradu- ating Class of 1936, to leave the A. D. Higgins School. It is my privilege to speak for the class, and in parting to express cur appreciation for all that our parents, our school principal, Mr. Davis, and our teachers have done for us. Even though our associations with the Higgins School must come to an end, we will long remember and cherish happy memories of our schooldays here. We knew that your interest will follow us, and we hope lhat whatever Ave do will bo an honor to the Higgins School. In say- ing farev ell, we pledge ourselves to be ever-loyal alumni. We v ill try to show our gratitude for the education received here by continuing to do our best in future years, so that you may always be proud of the Class of 1936. Robert Fay. (ElaHs taltattcH Prettiest Girl Dorothy Henderson Handsomest Boy Willard Reds tone Vainest Girl Gloria. Drohan Vainest Boy Roland Carmel Most Popular Girl Dorothy Gates Most Popular Boy Robert Fay Smartest Girl Helen Brozowski Smartest Boy Robert Fay Quietest Girl Alice Richardson Quietest Boy Benny Fiore Most Talkative Girl Gloria Drohan Most Talkative Boy Roland Carmel Class Artist Fortunata Lamagna Class Poets Elliot Colby, Lucy Miller Class Athlete Harry Mangerian Class Pet Frank Korona Class Sheik Anthony Resta Wittiest Girl Nellie Swiattowski Wittiest Boy Thomas Panek Class Qrator Clinton Petersen

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School A. D. HIGGINS SCHOOL ORCHESTRA —Photo by Brown TATLER STAFF — Photo by Brown

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GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM —Photo hij Brown (Front, left to right) Albano, Zarcaro, Swiattowski, Typronsay, Polec. (Center) Duda, Kot, Purdy, Kalwa. (Back) Allen, Miss Angelica (Coach), Magill. BOYS’ BASEBALL TEAM —Photo hy Brown (Front, left to right) Bania, Johnston, Mangerian (Capt.), Gizara, Ludwin. (Center) Dorescenzi, Granger , DeMayo, Petersen, Scalia. (Back) Mr. Davis (Coach), Clarkin (Mgr.), Fede, Fay (Asst. Mgr.).