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

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The Tatler Bolek Olechny Basketball Bolek is not so very tall, But you ought to see him play basket- ball. Ida E. Orefice, “Popeye” You never wear a frown. Whenever Ida is aroun’. Matthew Pabis, “Parbe” Student Council Who’s that walking down the street ? That’s Matthew whistling so sweet. Nicholas Padrevita, “Nicky Pat” Camera Club This jolly boy, who is so stout. Smart remarks he brings right out. Mary Ann Parvelac, “Pep” A jolly girl in her sweet shy way. She often has giggles throughout the day. David Persky, “Jake” Student Council The president of Grade 8C Is no other than David Persky. Raymond Petraska Always industrious and courteous, too, A good example for all of you. Helen N. Pierog Student Council, Craft Club, Glee Club This blonde haired girl, so neat and demure. Sings, writes, and draws well, w’e are sure. Stephen Pierz, “Steamboat” Basketball, Tatler Staff Another member of our Tatler crew. Without him we’d know not what to do. Genevieve Pietrusza, “Jean” Art-Craft Club, Tatler Staff She’s tall and clever and very bright. To do things right is her delight. Theodore Pliska, “Teddy” If “Teddy” could be serious just for a day. He could carry some very good knowl- edge away. Frances Pohorylo Baseball Frances is very seldom still. In athletics she proves her skill. Lydia M. Polec Orchestra Lydia, with her banjo strumming. Keeps all her friends cheerfully hum- ming. Agnes Porcello, “Aggie” Agnes whom we know so well In her spelling does excel. Mary Theresa Porcello, “May” Cam.era Club Tongue ever going, spirits ever gay. That’s our Mary who has so much to say. Marion Purdy Baseball, Basketball, Student Council Marion has pep galore. And in baseball usually makes a score. Annie Piizzo, “Ann” Annie Puzzo is nice and neat. You’ll find her smile always sweet. Harold Phelps Reed Student Council, Photography Club, Tatler Staff His stamp collection is something to see. And he’s a good class officer, we all agree. Margaret Jane Renals, “Cupid” A little girl so sweet and shy. The boys always seem to catch her eye. Rose B. Reveruzzi, “River” Who’s the miss who winks her eye ? It’s Rose, who is so cute and shy.

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School Edward Lynch Edward Lynch likes to play The game of “crosses,” everyday. Barbara Magill Secretary of Student Council second half, Basketball, Orches- tra, Tatler Staff, High Honor Student Her sparkling eyes and w avy brown hair Sends personality through the air. Frank Maggio, “Banjo” Frank is interested in aviation, Soon he’ll be flying for our nation. George Malides “Five cents a bag!” Who’s that yelling? That’s our George, his popcorn selling. Florence Maniscalchi, “Flo” Memories of “Flo” will always linger. Because she is a lovely singer. William Maniscalchi, “Billy” Billy, the store manager is here. With his pencil behind his ear. Sophie Markowski, “Blonde” Glee Club This lady in Higgins Junior High In all her classes is remarkably shy. Mary Melfa Art-Craft Club, Tatler Staff Mary Melfa, pretty and neat. Is a very charming person to meet. George Merrill, “Fat” Art-Craft Club, Student Council To you, George Merrill, may seem small. But in history class he’s ahead of them all. Noreen H. Miltner Bird Club This pretty girl is very .smart. Whenever she’s called on she knows her part. Alfonse Misuraca, “Fofi” Basketball Manager, Glee Club, Tatler Staff Alfonse is the joker and wit of the school, When he starts he sees things through. Vincy Misuraca, “Vinnie” Student Council Life is hard on Vincy, at least it seems to be. From morn to night you’ll hear her say, “The boys are teasing me.” Edward Morris, “Ebo” Baseball, Basketball Edward Morris is indeed a star. In athletics he’ll travel far. Curtis Daniel Most Photography Club Curtis collects stamps you see. But photography is his specialty. Edward Mokrycki Chairman of Playground Com- mittee To do his duty is Edward’s delight. And what he does is done just right. Barbara McCullough, “Mike” Craft Club, Orchestra A girl who plays the piano is she. Some day she may accompany Jack Benny as he plays “The Bee.” Irene McNulty Baseball, Basketball, Student Council Irene plays baseball very well. But in basketball, she does excel. Edward Nabonzy, “Chuch” Baseball, Basketball Edward never worries much. Even if his fooling gets him “In Dutch.” Agnes Nigro Glee Club, Baseball Agnes with her sweet alto voice. In singing is always our first choice. Jane Novak, “Novie” Photography Club, Honor Stu- dent Jane Novak so jolly and gay. Is on the go every day.

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School Edith F. Ridley Edith Ridley, so sweet and gay. Is good in English, so they say. Mary Rinaldi, “Bright Eyes” As a friend, she’ll always be true. For Mary Rinaldi is never blue. Josephine Anna Roblinski, “Ruby” Josephine will never shirk. But always tries to do her work. Teresa M. Roscoe, “Tre” Baseball Teresa is popular and gay. As a friend she’s “tops,” we’ll say. Lena Rossi, “Spinny” Lena Rossi likes to dance Every time she gets a chance. Frank Russotto, “Ace” He’s quiet and neat and does his work, Frank Russotto will never shirk. Anna Sacheli Art-Craft Club, Class Prophecy, Honor Student From morn till night she works with ease. Always dependable and willing to plea.se. John Salamone John Salamone is short and shy. Plays the violin and makes the notes fly. Catherine H. Santaniella She is a girl so thoughtful and true. And often wears di’esses the color of blue. Geno Santandrea President of Class of 1937, Base- ball, Glee Club, Photography Club, Tatler Staff, Honor Stu- dent SA’s brilliant boy we see, A sport, gets honors, a leader — yes, all three. Alfred Sarno, “Al” Baseball, Basketball Alfred likes to deliver bread. It saves the people from starving — he .said. Nicholas John Scavotto, “Tempty” Nicholas Scavotto is never sad. His big smile makes everyone glad. Andrew Siano, “Andy” Andrew Siano is small in size. But oh ! how wise ! John Vincent Siemionko, “Johnny” John comes to school each day by bus. He’s the little boy who makes no fuss. John Joseph Skomro John Skomro is full of joy. When he has his gun. Oh Boy ! Francis Slapski, “Frank” Student Council, Orchestra Frank Slapski who is so very short. And yet a lad of the merriest sort. Betty Snow, “Snowy” Glee Club A girl whose many pleasing graces. In all our hearts took the best places. Joseph Sredzienski, “Joey” Basketball He seldom gets excited and he seldom gets a grouch. But when it comes to doing things our Joseph is no slouch. Benny Swentnickas Benny is a quiet lad. So his conduct mark is never bad. Stella Swist Honor Student She’s kind, she’s gentle and yet she’s gay, A very fine girl in every way.