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

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The Tatler OIIaBS I|t0t0rg Here is our story — you must make the most of it! Here is our history — ah, listen and attend! Backward — forward — hear it all and boast of it, When you have come with us from the beginning through the end. Early in September, 1934, there en- tered A. D. Higgins Junior High, 181 be- wildered and timid pupils. The first part of the year was spent in becoming ac- quainted with each other and in over- coming our awe of so many different teachers and upper classmen. Our next step toward becoming worth- while members of the school was when we elected members of our various divi- sions to represent us in student council meetings. As we began to feel at home in the Junior High, many of us became ac- quainted with detention slips. A fe v of our classmates represented us on the school athletic teams and made us very proud of them. Most of us acquitted ourselves fairly well in our final examinations and looked forward to a pleasant year as upper classmen. With an air of sophistication, we re- turned to school to find new pupils groping about trying to accustom them- selves to their new environment. Our first official act as members of the graduating class was the election of stu- dent council officers: President, Helen Kot; Vice-President, Teddy Dojka; Sec- retary, Bertha Frigon. In our annual magazine drive, which was won by the Army under the leader- ship of Robert Fay, we helped the school treasury quite a bit. Incidentally, we proved our fine salesmanship. We had two ver y instructive lectures during the fall, one by Miss Julia Doyle, describing very vividly her experiences as a state representative, and the other by Dr. Carl Scavatto on the care of the teeth. Our civics and hygiene classes were aided in a large way by these in- teresting talks. Mr. I)avis spoke to us on the value of peace, as a part of an Armistice assembly. We enjoyed it immensely. Several other worthwhile and educat- ing programs were given during our assembly periods, including a story of Lincoln by Mr. Lee of the High School faculty, movies by Mr. Lyons, and sev- eral programs depicting the various holi- days which occurred during the year. We gave two successful public enter- tainments. An operetta, “And It Rained,’ which displayed our ability in a musical way, was given in the High School audi- torium before a large audience. A May Festival was an innovation which was greatly enjoyed. This con- sisted of a one-act play, a short concert by the Glee Club and a style show. This was the first time our new stage was used. The girls of the domestic science de- partment displayed their culinary ability by serving a delicious Valentine tea to the teachers’ association. We had fewer clubs than usual this year. There were clubs in photographv. ieathercraft, and music. Mrs. Magill gave very generously of her time to come to our school and help with the clubwork. Our athletic teams had a successful year. The boys’ basketball team was captained by George LaGrange, and the girls’ by Nellie Swiattowski. Harry Mangerian led the boys’ baseball team, and Norma Allen, the girls’ team. Miss Angelica coached the girls as usual. We were proud of all our teams. An interesting event was the spelling contest, which was won by Ida Porcello of 8B2. We hope that this match will become annual. The last part of the year was most exciting. We chose the following class officers: President, Robert Fay; Vice- President, Charles Misuraca; Secretary, Dorothea Gates; Treasurer, Gladys Garstka. As soon as our class was or- ganized we held a meeting and chose Mue and silver for our class colors, red rose for our flower, and “Be Loyal” for our motto. Various individual and group pictures were taken, we received our class pins, honor pupils were announced, and we received our graduation Tatlers. Excitement reached a still higher pitch during our last month as members of the school. We bade farewell to the seventh graders on Class Day. Then the goal for which we had been working for two long years arrived. Mr. Parkman presented us with our diplomas and wished us success. Last but not least, we went to Mt. Tom for our annual picnic. Needless to say, a good time was had by all. We are now staid, dignified persons, who naturally feel ourselves worthy ex- amples of ideal graduates. We are eager to leave school, but there is little doubt that in a few years, many of us will

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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.).

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School 0§ ra Mttcn program Graduation Theme — “O ur World of Work” Processional.. ..Higgins School Orchestra Invocation Rev. Robert L. Christopher Essay — Salutatory — “Why plan for your future” Richard Philbin Essay — “Agriculture” Ralph August Songs: Boys’ Quartette — “Massa Dear” (New World Symphony) Dvorak Robert Ray, Edward Augustiniak, Costa Theofiles, Roland Carmel Girls’ Trio — “Country Dame” (Peasant’s Cantata) J. S. Bach Alice Wright, Eleanor Bak, Jean Bartley Essay — “Industry” Roland Carmel Essay — “Public Service” Georgette Coleman Orchestra — Olympia Overture Essay — “Professions” ....Clinton Petersen Essay — ' “Commercial Dramatization” Helen Brazowski, John Romano, Dorothea Gates Songs — “Mattinata (Song of Dawn) F. Paolo Fosti “Smiles” Kern A. D. Higgins Glee Club Essay: Class Motto — “Be Loyal” — Valedictory Robert Fay Presentation of Class Gift — Robert Fay, Class President Acceptance for School — Gino Santandreau, Grade 7 A Announcement and Presentation of School Prizes — Floyd B. Davis, Principal Presentation of Woman’s Club Prizes — Mrs. Charles A. McCallum, President Woman’s Club of Enfield wish we could return and live over again these same two peaceful, happy years together. Here is our story — now you have the whole of it, Here is our history — well and wisely done, Beauty — duty — these make up the soul of it. So ' areiee , dear classmates, now our goal is won. Sophie Kwiecinski, Teddy Dojka, Historians. Presentation of D. A. R. Citizenship Medal Mrs. Elizabeth T. Allen, Regent of the D. A. R. Presentation of Diplomas — Edgar H. Parkman, Supt. of Schools Class Song Class of 1936 Recessional A. D. Higgins Orchestra Marshalls: Barbara Magill, Gino Santan- dreau, Grade 7 This year the Higgins School entered teams, both boys and girls, in the North- ern Connecticut Grammar School Base- ball and Basketball Leagues. The basketball teams, under the coach- ing of Leo Nosal and Miss Angelica, came through a successful season. Although the boys were all new to the game, they all played well, but were not able to outpoint the more seasoned team of Poquonock, who won the cup. The boys’ baseball team has thus far played five games and lost one, which leaves them in the running for the league championship. The players num- ber sixth, seventh and eighth grade pupils. The players are Gizara, Man- gerian, Johnston, Scalia, DeMayo, Granger, Petersen, Ludwin, Dorescenza, Fede, Bania and King. Coach, Mr. Davis. Boy’s intra-mural baseball has started and so far 8A-8B have come out vic- torious. The girls’ team was one of the strong- est teams that Higgins has had. They played hard and lost only two games during the season. The players were Ernestine Albano, Emily Kalwa,. Nellie Swiattowski, Helen Kot, Malvina Polec, Jean Bartley, Norma Allen, Barbara Magill, Viola Typronsay, Lillian Zacaro, Marion Purdy and Amelia Duda. The girls’ baseball team is made up of the following players: Malvina Polec, Ernestine Albano, Nellie Swiattowski, Lillian Zacaro, Norma Allen, Bertha Ludwin, Evelyn O’Brien, Rose Zirolli, Jean Bartley, Ann Eagleson, Ernestine Olivier and Ruth Vivier.