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

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tt kp s sm • Hr i v ' v ■ ‘t?ifeaa ftbe Matter Edited and Published by the Pupils of A . Z). Higgins Junior High School, Thompsonville, Connecticut Vo!. XVII. No. 2 June 1939 Price, 40 Cents THE FACULTY Superintendent Principal Edgar H. Parkman Ernest K. White Supervisor of Music School Nurse Supervisor of Drawing Townley S. Bowser Anna M. Sullivan Arlene Kerr Borck Teachers J. Therese Twomey Katherine C. McGinity Margaret K. Miller B. Elizabeth White M. Winifred Stewart Martha D. Graham Alice R. Woods Elizabeth Carey Lena M. Angelica Eileen V. Smith Mary F. Clancy Esther H. Smyth Mary E. Browne Mary M. Malley Elizabeth Foley Marie C. Shea Catherine Alaimo Harriet E. Ryan Edna P. Shea Robert B. Walker Janitors John Zawada William Devine TATLER OFFICERS. 1938-1939 Editor-in-Chief Henry Buika Assistant Editor-in-Chief Gene Furey Literary Editor Virginia Salley Humor Editor James Kiley Business Manager Frances Kukulka Advertising Staff — Sidney Bushnell, William O’Brien, Harold Therrien, John Raissis, Bertha Gracewski, Fannie Tomaszek. Copyists — Ella Raffia, Wanda Parvelac, Genevieve Podosek, Leonard Tatler Advisors J. Therese Twomey B. Elizabeth White i £nficlt (Barrens FLOWERS Attractive Bouquets for the Graduates King Street ENFIELD, CONN. Dial 4680 s s A D. Higgins Junior High School J £ £ :• ■:• £ v j •r .; .;■ 4! .; o’ £ .;■ y £ «£ | : v s •r V s s £ £ £ £ £ £ 4! £ i ■? 6? | | | £ f I ,5 V ° 5 £ 4; 4’ .;■ 4! £ •r y { £ £ £ £ l £ Leon H. Davis COMPLIMENTS OF PAINTING — and — LOCARIO BROS. DECORATING Dial 4588 51 Lincoln St. Thompsonville AMOCO Enfield Dairy CIMINO BROS. Gas and Oils MILK — FROM — Telephone 4651 Tuberculin Tested Herd 907 Enfield St. Thompsonville Dial 4484 Thompsonville LET ' S BOWL FOR EXERCISE! and meet the fellows at Collins’ Alleys while you enjoy that popular indoor sport. Forget the worries of the day and loosen up those sleepy muscles. Bowling is Healthful Exercise, besides being lots of fun. SIX ALLEYS — SIX BILLIARD TABLES COLLINS’ BOWLING ALLEYS T. J. COLLINS, Prop. Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Tatler CPcu by CA cA.£ pfc S r • ' ° - — ,CAn ' ™ Z M °%? ‘ - t: i , itt e a • ! I .r ,r A .5 .S’ I •S’ «£ £ A .: .5 ,; ' s i .? A‘ I s s s s s s s s s s s I :? : s s s s s s s s $ s s s s s s .S‘ 0 s s s s ! .; ' .5 ' .S’ . 5 S S S’ s s s s 1 I I fei l CHt cV w — THE — Thompson ville Trust Company Pearl Street Market Cardone and Bosco, Props. GROCERIES : MEATS FISH : FRUIT : VEGETABLES If you want the Best Quality, TRADE WITH US Dial 3362 or 3363 98 Pearl St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF Baronian Bros. 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Slamon PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS s s $ § The Tatler | SUMMER FURNITURE How often have you passed a home and envied the pretty porch furniture and comfortable atmosphere prevailing there? A bare or uncomfortable looking piazza is never desired and is rarely occupied. Between the two porches there is a world of difference in looks, but when it comes to the actual cost the differ- ence isn’t so much after all. x Why not make your home a better place to live? J. Francis Browne QUALITY NEW HAMPSHIRES Baby Chicks and Hatching Eggs PULLORUM CLEAN Raymond Rutherford Elm Street Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF Peter J. Kapinos 53 Pearl Street Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF HARRY S REID, Inc. JULIA’S Pasteurized and Raw Beauty Shop MILK and CREAM PHONES: Strand Theatre Bldg. Plant, 4353 House, 4600 Phone 4116 Thompsonville 904 Enfield St. Thompsonville FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS The Prescription Store — of NORTHERN CONNECTICUT STEELE’S CORNER DRUG STORE CLARK H. FITCH, Prop. Cor. 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Higgins Junior High School tui umt (Sit ▼ nutril President Vice-President Secretary EARL RICHARDSON GENE FUREY SHIRLEY MOORE Sidney Bushnell Robert Kennedy Lucy Angelica Francis Fay Theodore Bomely Lillian Cammilleri Helen Mokrycki Concetta Ruggiero Edward Carrol Harris Hicks Zelda Lackey Sam Albana Victoria Poleski Dorothy Petrone Vera Fasano Josephine Curry Jennie Zawada Joseph Legienza Stephen Triolo George Landry Eleanor Young Milton Landry Robert Garner May Humphries Edith Del Quilla John Bissland 6000 BREEDERS PULLORUM CLEAN PILCH’S CHICKS HATCHES EVERY WEEK IN THE YEAR Sex-Linked : Crosses : R. I. Reds CHESTER AND FRANCIS PILCH Moody Road Hazardville, Conn. When you think of Printing think of BYdlYldYcl HIGH-GRADE WORKMANSHIP :: PROMPT SERVICE C Makers of GOOD IMPRESSIONS” Since 1914 This Year Book W as Printed at Our Office HARVEY C. BRAINARD 65 High Street PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — Photo by Brown IN HONOR OF iflr. iErnrat iK. ItUiitr PRINCIPAL The graduating class of 1939 gladly takes advantage of the oppor- tunity here afforded to publicly express its appreciation and esteem by dedicating the current issue of the Year Book to their Principal, Mr. Ernest K. White, through whose wise, able and understanding leadership the affairs of the school have been so well administered and its future so confidently assured. ©lass of 1039 A. i. Higgins Sunior Minh S rl|O0l alt? @atl?r Edited and Published by the Pupils of A. D. Higgins Junior High School , Thompsonville , Connecticut (Class ntig Hail, Higgins Junior High (Adapted from Hail, Pennsylvania) I Hail, Higgins Junior High! Steadfast and strong; To thee with loyal hearts, we sing this song Swelling to heaven high, our many praises ring; Hail, Higgins Junior High, to thee we sing. II Hail, Higgins Junior High! Guide of our youth ; Lead thou thy children on to light and truth ; Ne’er can thy spirit die, nor thy walls decay Hail, Higgins Junior High, for thee we pray. (Slims ijtistflrti u Time Marches On.” This statement, created and popular- ized by newsreel cameramen and the motion picture industry, has come to be a symbol of progress and activity. The “March of Time” presents a vivid, con- cise review of the news all over the world. We have borrowed the phrase as the theme of our class history. Looking forward two years ago, the road seemed very long, but all too soon we have come to the end. With our imaginary news- reel camera, let us turn back the pages of history two years, and examine in quick review the highlights of news con- cerning the “Class of ’39.” A group of young people gathered from various parts of the town on Sep- tember 7, 1937, to enter the first year of junior high school. This group of merry pupils were shy, but very eager to learn all they can in this short length of time. We find them looking forward to a year of health, progress and happiness. We hope that the clear, cool weather is an indication of what the future holds for us. On September 16 we started our first extra-curricular activities by helping the eighth grade in their annual magazine drive. The leading salesmen in our class were Edward Knight and William O’Brien. Late October brings an important item of news. The first report cards tell the (Elasa Purm School days full of work and pleasure, Friendships hard to part; Happy times beyond all measure, Thoughts that fill the heart. There are work and pleasure waiting, If we strive our share to do; With a courage unabating, And a heart that’s ever true. Now the time has come for parting, From the Higgins Junior High; We will try to raise your standards, Ever upward to the sky. Sidney Bushnell. story of progress during the first two months. There were nineteen pupils on the Honor Roll. On November 16 the basketball team for 1937-38 was organized. Players from our “Class of ’39” were Michael Panella and Stephen Triola. Hopes are high for a good team during the coming year. On November 24 a news flash of spe- cial importance! Off for Thanksgiving Vacation! We hope everyone will not have to take Castor Oil after the big feast. During December the Higgins School joined the battle against tuberculosis by carrying on the annual sale of Christmas seals. The Tatler £ On December 23 we wished one and all a Merry Christmas as we are out of school for a week’s vacation. February 2 was a significant day in the “March of Time.” Gloomy faces were the indication that Mid-Year Exams are now in order. Each one was anxious to excel in the first measure of our half year’s progress. On March 27 try-outs for our Rain- bow Minstrel started. Rehearsals will soon be in order. On April 27 our Rainbow Minstrel was presented. It was a huge success. Pupils in our class who helped the show were endmen, Henry Buika, Albert Baronian and John Rarus. On May 10 we returned from our week’s vacation and began practicing for the Fashion Show. On May 27 the Fashion Show under the direction of Miss Smith was pre- sented. The girls in our class who took part were: Bertha Gracewski, Eva Piotrowski, Ella Raffia, Wanda Parvelac, Gladys Bonk, Fannie Tomaszek, Frances Kukulka and Gene Furey. June 20 found us going into the second year of junior high school. We bade farewell to our leaders the “Class of ’38.” We hope that our second year of junior high school will be as successful as the first. On September the Class of 1939 re- assembled as eighth graders to complete the work of junior high school. Most of the pupils were hopeful and eager to start the year right and begin their studies immediately. We were all very happy to welcome our new principal Mr. Ernest K. White, who came to us from Warehouse Point. On September 27 we began a week of concentrated salesmanship in the form of our annual magazine drive. William O’Brien was chosen captain of the Amer- icans and Edward Knight the captain of the Nationals. Both boys were high salesmen last year. Miss Woods and Miss Twomey were the faculty advisors. The Americans won with William O’Brien being high salesman while Gene Furey was high saleslady. The winners had a box of candy kisses to eat while the losers entertained. On September 29 the Student Council was organized under the direction of Mr. White. The Student Council officers were elected as follows: President, Earl Richardson; Vice-President, Gene Furey; Secretary, Francis Fay. On October 12 Higgins was well repre- sented at the four-town fair at Hazard- ville. Our class won first prize for their Bigelow-rSanford project. Many boys and girls were awarded numerous prizes and honors for their splendid work in athlet- 7 ics. Michael Panella took first place in the 50 yard dash, the 440 yard dash, and the high jumps, winning three blue rib- bons. On December 21, the “Dickens Christ- mas Carol” was presented by members of the 8A division under the direction of Miss Twomey. Michael Zirolli had the lead as Scrooge and was ably supported by Conrad Pare who took the part of Fred, and Henry Buika who played the part of Bob Cratchett. On February 10 we had a bon-voyage assembly in honor of Miss Twomey. She was leaving us for a two month’s period to take a Mediterranean Cruise. Mr. Angelica became our substitute. On February 14 everyone was very busy opening their valentines — even the teachers. March 18. Latest news flash! After a season of hard playing the Higgins basketball squad won the championship trophy. The most outstanding players were Stanley Zareski and Stephen Triolo. In the latter part of March we started to work on our “Golden Jubilee Minstrel” under the direction of Miss Browne and Miss Stewart. After many weeks of hard work the minstrel was presented on April 19. Henry Buika, John Rarus, Josephine Curry, Albert Baronian, and Anna Scavatto gave outstanding per- formances as endmen. On May 10 Mr. White announced the highest honors of the Class of 1939. Wanda Parvelac was valedictorian and Fannie Tomaszek was salutatorian. Twenty-six students made high honors and thirty-five were honor students. June 8. News from the Home Eco- nomics Department ! Under the direction of Miss Smith the fashion show in the form of an operetta “The Suzanne Shop” was presented to an appreciative audi- ence. There were thirty-four girls in the cast. June 14 finds an excited and happy group gathered for the Class Day exer- cises. Class statistics, class wili, class prophecy and class history are part of the tradition of Class Day. June 15. A day full to the brim with fun as we enjoy our class picnic at Mountain Park. June 20 brings us to the culmination of our two years work. Graduation is a solemn, yet joyous occasion as we re- ceive our diplomas which entitle us to become alumni of our beloved Higgins School. In bringing to a close the review of our class history we pledge ourselves anew to our motto: “Try, Trust, and Triumph.” Gene Furey, Bertha Gracewski, Class Historians. A. D. Higgins Junior High School (Ulaas flrnpljmj Date — June, 1939. Time— 12:00. Place — Hecate’s cave. Characters — Gladys Bonk, Leonard Landry and Clairvoyant Hecate. Setting — Around a large crystal sits Gladys, Leonard and Hecate. Gladys — Hecate, I have come to inquire what the future holds for my class- mates. Leonard — Tell us, is it triumph or fail- ure in this complex modern world that awaits them. Hecate — To be sure. I shall please thee, and now, what hath the magic crystal to give us? (Here Hecate performs some solemn gestures and proceeds to tell the career of the class.) John Sanger is destined to become head surgeon at the Springfield Hospital. Joseph Geurrandino will become the pub- lisher of a volume entitled “A Thou- sand and One Scotch Jokes.” Stephen Trioli will someday play with the New York Yankees. Cosmo Galluccio is destined to become head mechanic for Louis Chevrolet. Ruth Morrison will become Dentist William O ' Brien’s private nurse. Theodore Bomely will be chauffeur for Mayor Charles Reynolds of New York City. Gene Furey is destined to become secre- tary to President Michael Panella of the Richardson paper mill. Achille Secondo will be seen in the shoe- maker shop fixing shoes. Lucyan Augustyniak will become a draftsman and paint portraits as a hobby. Harold Therrian will become a priest. Helen Sredzinski will find a position as Official Hostess for out-of-town buy- ers of sheet music. Sidney Bushnell will occupy the exalted position of commander of a Navy sub- marine. Albert Baronian will succeed Paderewski in the musical world. Michael Zirolli is destined to become pilot of a trans-continental cabin monoplane. Edward Duda is to become a designer of frocks for school and office wear which can be donned in a second with a nose powdering thrown in for good measure. This benefaction is to save mankind from having to wait for ladies to get ready. Farmer Francis Lutwinas will raise the largest ear of corn ever grown. Henry Buika will succeed eventually to Editor of the Saturday Evening Post. Thomas Barber will become a very good pole climber and incidentally an elec- trician. Rita O’Brien will achieve success when she obtains a position as a tutor for a group of little Spaniards. Her busi- ness will be to teach them to cook Spanish onions correctly. Our Walter Buika will be “Bingo the Strong Man” for Barnum and Bailey Circus. Irene Ludwin will do a lot of dancing. You see it runs in the family. Benny Bak will attain great heights as a window washer in New York. Little Helen Dynia will be the author of a new banana song, “Hanging Out with the Bunch.” Virginia Salley will write children’s fa- bles and poems. First a farmer, then a butter and egg man, Francis Siemonoko will be the head of a cheese concern. Barbara Schoolcraft will be a teacher of science and will specialize in elec- tricity. Donald Richards will make a great hit with his voice. Richard Moody will become a very fa- mous yatchsman. Joe Bayak will be the discoverer of a sure preventive of common colds. Henry Bellinger will become famous as a dealer in hosiery that will not run. Francis Fay will be the first to manu- facture television apparatus at popu- lar prices. Jack Iacolino will become the champion heavyweight boxer in the United States. Conrad Pare will be the editor of the lovelorn column in the New York Times. Mary Rinaldi will occupy the position as a reporter for The Daily Blab. Wanda Parvelac will become the tennis champion of the United States. Jeanette Gamache will cut a remarkable figure in the Fifth Avenue shops. She will be a dressmaker. Matthew Deleo will take over his father’s position as owner of a candy store. Edward Knight will be a famed scientist who will find a new element of heat. Leonard Landry will some day supply the whole town with false teeth. Shirley Moore is destined to marry a millionaire. The Tatler Frank Zaczynski will own a restaurant and will employ Bertha Gracewski, Ella Raffia and Genevieve Podosek as hostesses. Ignario Bonelli will be engaged by the Government to finger print everybody whether guilty or not. He will have a large staff of assistants includ- ing Francis Pradrevita, John Hias, Francis Hanks, Stanley Samo and Sammy Picone. Frances Fiore is destined to be the county librarian in a remote section of the Rocky Mountains with Aspacia Kamoros as assistant. Edward Maxellon will eventually become Secretary of the United States Navy. Congetta and Donetta Ruggiero are to run a unique gift shop carrying suit- able presents for people you don’t like. Miriam Ryan will become a successful beauty shop owner. Lucine Croteau is destined to be a great literary light and will write criticisms of the new movies for Life. Irene Wojciezek will invent a lipstick that isn’t transferable from lip to cheek. Victoria Poleski will have in her posses- sion the most beautiful pearl in the world. Fannie Tomaszek will be a brilliant mathematician. She attributes her success to the heavy studying she did in Room 7 while at Higgins. Walter Wosko will succeed Jack Benny playing the violin. Milton Landry will become the chief of police in Thompsonville. Frances Kukulka is destined to own an Interior Decorating establishment and will employ George Maylott and Ed- ward Stone as painters. Jean Tomaka will make the grandest pretzels. She learned how from Chef Kennedy of the Waldorf Astoria. James Kiley will swim the English chan- nel twice — doing the backstroke. Joe Angelica and Warren Haight will work on a method to make doughnuts without holes. Charles La Grange will go to Alaska to sell refrigerators to the Eskimos. James Marino is destined to become a judge in a Colorado court. John Krawiec will run a small hardware shop. Jennie Ludwin will make pants for boys who must play marbles. Jerry Maniscalchi will succeed in climb- ing one of the highest mountains in Switzerland. Ann Purdy will compose a new wedding march. Allen Caswell will become sheriff of a small town in Montana. Frank Alaimo will become owner of a bus company with Ha? ' ris Hicks as a driver. Barbara Peterka will win a beauty prize at Porto Rico. Helen Zareski will someday be the man- ager of a large department store. Teddy Dubish and Lawrence Lynch will be her floorwalkers. Joseph Wenc will perfect a beautiful motor bicycle. It will travel 120 miles in two hours. Eva Piotrowski is destined to be the originator of a short course in church housekeeping for sextons. John Bania will take over his father’s coal and oil business. Anthony Scavatto’s fate is to spend his years installing radios and electric re- frigerators. Virginia Young is to conduct a corre- spondence course in non-fattening deli- cacies for Tea Room proprietors. John Ward will become very rich through the invention of a silencer for back seat drivers which Henry Milkowski will manufacture for Ames and Baker Novelty Co. Dorothy Zito, Stella Zych and Esther Santa Croce will be dancers in Donald Karcz ' s Review. Donald Robinson will become the man- ager of the “Rai ' us Hotel.” Charles Scalia is destined to become the leader of an orchestra. Edith Magill will become a famous ac- tress in Hollywood. Robert Martin will give illustrated lec- tures on his big game hunts. James Laughlin will become a brakeman on the New Haven Railroad. Helen Lasiewicz will occupy the position of ticket salesgirl in the Strand Theatre. Joseph Luicci will be a salesman for the Karona Baking Co. owned by Sophie and Walter Karona. Tony Calcasola will be a taxi driver for the Christi Cab Co. Sadie Mancuso is destined to become a school teacher specializing in Litera- ture. Anna Scavatto is to become internation- ally known as the designer of stuffed animals for nursery population which Carl Hanke will sell. Stanley Zareski will be selected as the special Ivory Soap Carver for the Queen of Roumania. Helen Sypek will make a fortune as the inventor of a collapsible kitchenette winch can be carried around in the pocket, slide under a bed or will shut up like an accordion and hang on the wall. Angelo Scicolini will be an importer and dealer in fancy fish for pools and aquariums. Paul Mancini will be the author of a successful book on Personality and Power. i. CLASS OFFICERS —Photo by Brown (Left to right) Henry Buika, President; Gene Furey, Secretary; Sidney Bushnell, Vice-President. A. D. HIGGINS GLEE CLUB — Photo by Brown The Tatler In the Bigelow Sanford office you will find Ruth Greenblat, Gladys Bonk, Nina D’Amaco, Grace Pindaro, Rose Misuraca , Anita Ragno, Helen Mo- krycki and Jennie Sarno. Mary Angelica will run a small bookshop on Main Street. Robert Belisle will be a guide in the Yellowstone National Park. Anthony Caronna will be manager of the Metropolitan Opera House. Mary Caronna will run a dancing school for bashful boys. Dora Cormier, Eileen Colton and Josephine Curry will be instructors. Rosalie D ' Aleo will be treasurer of her father’s store. Joseph De Forge will become a society writer for the Daily News. Michalina Dusza and Josephine Digre- gorio will become heads of a girl’s college. Edith Del Aquilla will become a famous collector of stamps. Josephine Fiore will be head waitress at the Giaccone Iacolina Grill. Stella Gumineiak and Lillian Gebo will be reporters for the Thompsonville Daily News owned by Edward Kazmerski and John Raissi. Fred Turner will have a detective agency. He will hire two office girls, Bernice Lehmen and Doris Landry. Ann Bissland will tell stories over the radio, written by Joseph Krazewski. Edward Matyskiela will be a radio comedian. Paul Pasalaqua and Ernest Petrone will work in a fire tower on Somers Moun- tain. Josephine and Mary Vella will be heard on the radio as the singing sisters. Helen Wlotkowski will run a boarding house in Springfield. (Hecate once more waved her hands over the crystal ball and looked up.) Hecate: That is all the crystal ball will tell me. Have you all the informa- tion you need? Leonard: Yes, thank you. We can now write the Class Prophecy. Back to school with glee we went And many, many hours we spent In writing what we heard for you And we hope you believe that it’s all very true. Gladys Bonk, Leonard Landry. 0rust, (Srtmttpir VALEDICTORY According to the usual custom, our class has chosen a motto to guide us in the years to come. This motto, “Try, Trust, Triumph,” displayed above us in our class colors of blue and gold, has a place of honor in the stage decorations this evening. However, these words do much more than merely add beauty to our gr aduation exercises. They are more than empty words chosen for their pleas- ing sound or colorful effect. They are more than words to be remembered only during graduation week. In fact, as time goes on, the meaning of our motto and its application to our lives should become increasingly clear. These words, “Try, Trust, Triumph,” encourage us to think of what we hope to do, and how we shall work to attain our ambitions. With our motto in mind, we graduates look for- ward to new adventures and achieve- ments. These words apply not only to the future, but also to the past years spent in the A. D. Higgins School, with all the tasks and pleasures that they have pre- sented. Is not our graduation here to- night proof in itself of our triumph? Only through trying and trusting, how- ever, did we finally reach this goal. Although our graduation tonight may seem to mark a high point in our prog- ress thus far, it is only a beginning for further training to prepare us for useful work ahead. With our motto, “Trv, Trust, Triumph,” to guide us, we should be able to complete the hardest tasks successfully, just as many other people have overcome great difficulties and tri- umphed, because they learned how to try and try again, and to have faith that their work would not be in vain. Since the theme of our graduation is Pan- Americanism, it is appropriate to con- sider the achievements of two men whose engineering and medical skill made pos- sible the construction and use of the Panama Canal. One of the men to whom I refer is Col. William Crawford Gorgas, M. D., known during his life as the only high officer in the United States army who fought all the time, battling not against hostile regiments, but with disease breed- ing insects. To him is due almost entire credit for the sanitary condition of the Panama Zone. — Continued after Graduates A. D. Higgins Junior High School (SraimatPB nf 1033 Frank Alaimo, “Limo” 1 Frank is very studious at times, But once in a while, a little mischief he finds. George Ames, “Junior” I never have much to say. But I do a lot of thinking. Joseph Angelica, “Joe” Honor Student j Joe is a nice fellow, as you can see, And he often trades stamps with you — 1 Mary Angelica Not too serious, yet not too gay ; She strikes a happy medium. 1 Lucyan Augustyniak High Honor Student, Camera Club 4 i Lucyan Augustyniak is excellent at art. And in other activities plays well his part. f Benny Bak, “Bunny” Camera Club 1 Watch out for this little man, ’Cause Benny is a camera fan. Grandville Baker, “Granny” Camera Club, Student Council, Baseball Good nature brings many friends. 1 John Bania Basketball John Bania is what you might call a girl’s dream. But when near a lass, how bashful he seems ! IT Thomas E. Barber, “Doggie” Happy go lucky, fair and free, There is nothing that bothers me. Albert Baronian, “Geese” Honor Student, Glee Club Here is a boy with big brown eyes. Who is always getting a surprise. Joseph Bayek, “Joe” Honor Student, Basketball, Baseball, Camera Club Joseph Bayek is thin and tall. Always happy while playing ball. Robert Belisle, “Spook” When you meet a boy with a friendly smile, Look again and you’ll see that it’s Robert Belisle. Henry Bellinger High Honor Student His varied abilities are worth praising. And his success in school work is amazing. Ann Matheson Bissland, “Bizzy” Glee Club, Home Economics Club A sociable girl, with an interest in art. And a very good sport who wins your heart. Theodore Bomely, “Ted” Member of Student Council Theodore is tall and straight. And walks with a very dignified gait. Ignario Bonelli, “Iggie” A pilot “Iggie” wants to be ; Perhaps he will make history. Gladys Bonk Home Economics Club, High Honor Student, Class Prophecy “Still water runs deep.” Walter Buika, “Celey” A jolly old chap, who is lots of fun. Is always glad when his work is done. The Tatler ppilir ,,n| w|f|| Henry Buika, “Binks” Josephine Curry, “Jo” President of Class, Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Student Council ■ 1 Baseball, Basketball, Glee Club, Camera Club, High Honor Student Josephine’s a clever and a friendly lass. We’re glad that she’s a member of our 8B2 class. High Honors upon Henry we bestow, But away to Cathedral he’s going to go. Rosalie D’Aleo, “Roe” ; Sidney Bushnell, “Bush” Glee Club, High Honor Student i r Vice-President of Class, Tatler Staff, Student Council, High “It is our actual work which deter- mines our value.” i j0F w’ Honor Student y igl If we had his humor, brains and smile, We’d be happy like Sidney, all the while. Nina D’Amato, “Mena” fCX Home Economics Club 1 zL A Tony Calcasola Nina is a winsome lass. iw Jr j Tony never exerts himself to run, But you’ll always find him where there’s fun. One of the nicest in our class. ri 7 : Joseph Deforge, “Fudge” Anthony Caronna, “Tony” He does his work and tries his best, Jf 1 ' What’s that noise out in the hall ? Why it’s “Tony” paying us a call. Success is waiting for Joseph yet. Pw! Mary Caronna Edith Dell Aquila High Honor Student, Librarian, Student Council . ? j¥ | Basketball A fine student, a fine pal, a fine girl. Basketball is Mary’s best game, 1 On most committees we see her name. lir Josephine Digregorio, “Jo” � 2§uJ ; Allen Caswell, “Casie” Home Economics Club «r A little nonsense now and then. Is relished by the best of men. As a friend, she’ll always be true. Because Josephine is never blue. w I Eileen Colton, “Iky” Matthew Dileo, “Matty” ' JCjM | Just being happy is a fine thing to do. Looking on the bright side rather than the blue. Chatter, chatter, everywhere, You may be sure “Matty” is there. Theodore Dubish, “Tidder” t Dora Cormier, “Dot” “Let’s have some fun,” I said to Teddy, fe ,mg Dora is a quiet lass. And you can bet he was right there Y ' w And never, never disturbs our class. ready. ?m ffl Edward Duda, “Eddie” w f - ' fl : Joseph Christie, “Tiger” Baseball When you see Steve — look for Joe, He’s eager to get his work all done, They’re together wherever they go. So he can begin to have some fun. Lucine Croteau, “Lou” Glee Club, Honor Student Lucine Croteau has a lovely voice, In minstrel shows she’s our choice. 1 Michaline Ann Dusza, “Micky” j Honor Student, Librarian, Student Council Bright and friendly, merry and gay, j She works in the library every day. 1 A. D. Higgins Junior High School Helen Dynia Glee Club, Home Economics Club, High Honor Red haired and cute — small of size, But according to ranks she’s very wise. Francis Henry Fay, “Fran” Honor Student, Camera Club, Secretary of Student Council A popular leader, a true, loyal friend, Who has done fine things for his school without end. Frances Fiore, “Fran” Honor Student, Librarian She is talented in every way, And in the library helps each day. Josephine Fiore, “Joe” Happy am I ; fi-om care I’m free ; Why aren’t they all contented like me ? Gene Furey Tatler Staff, High Honor Stu- dent, Class History, Vice-Presi- dent Student Council, Secretary Class of 1939, Home Economics Club As you can see she is a popular lass. And an excellent secretary to our class. Cosimo Galluccio Either I will find a way or I will make one. Jeannette Gamache, “Jen” Baseball, Basketball Jeannette is our champion at basket- ball. A. D. Higgins will miss her in the games next fall. Lillian Gebo Lillian is a quiet member. But she’s one we will remember. Joseph Geurrandino, “Joe” Witty, jolly and carefree. Always happy as can be. Nicholas Giaccone, “Nick” Orchestra Nicholas Giaccone who plays the violin, May some day be a Rubinoff twin. Bertha Gracewski Tatler Staff, High Honor Stu- dent, Glee Club, Home Econom- ics Club, Baseball, Class History “A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” Ruth Greenblatt, “Ruthie” Honor Student Doing crossword puzzles is her delight. When her school work is all done right. Stella Guminiak, “Steff” Glee Club Stella is pretty and has a sweet voice. For a very nice girl she is everyone’s choice. Warren Haight, “Wa Wa” High Honor Student Warren with his curley hair, Never has a worry, never a care. Carl Hanke Carl Hanke who is always very gay. May become an aviator of fame some day. Francis Hanks, “Mike” Honor Student A human dictionary he is said to be. If you have a hard word he’s the one to see. John Hias, “Mel Ott” Glee Club Why is John so bashful and shy ? The girls all hope that he’ll change bye and bye. Harris H. Hicks, “Harry” Basketball, Student Council Harris does his work in his own quiet way. For him we’ve many a word of praise to say. Jack Iacolino, “Jakie” To keep our 8B2 room happy and gay. We have Jack to entertain us in many a way. Joseph Iacolino, “Spike” A light heart lives a long time. Ji Aspacia Kamaros Frances Kukulka mmmmtsmmm i jf. ) Honor Student, Glee Club, Librarian Tatler Staff, Home Economics Club, Glee Club, High Honor Student Aspacia does her work with a sons-. And has been on the honor roll, all Reliable, honest and trustworthy and j along. Enfield High will welcome her next | fall. % Donald Karcz, “Deek” f „ Jib.. ? Camera Club, Honor Student Quick as a rabbit, and tho’ very short, Charles La Grange, “Chick” “Chick” has always been sporty and L. § ■ fine, In any game he is a good sport. And art work has been right in his ) line. n. t |1 Edward Kazmerski, “Kazy” Doris Landry, “Dot” Glee Club, Camera Club :: Home Economics Club k j| I Edward Kazmerski has nice blue eyes. She has curly brown hair and a husky A J To make his friends happy he always mmmil k j tries. voice. When school is done, “Dot” will re- joice ! pm JT i i Robert Kennedy, “Rocky” f Member of Student Council Leonard Landry I 1 ..A ■ if r A very keen eye for girls, has he, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class This president of Class 8C ! Prophecy, High Honor Student : Leonard is small and has brown eyes. ' w S|b Witty and lively for his size. 1 James Kiley, “Jimmie” Bj Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Honor Student Milton Landry, “Milt” He’s talkative and witty, this boy Camera Club, Member of called Jim, Student Council Each member of our class thinks a lot h of him. Not too serious, not too gay, A good fellow in evei ' y way. 0 ' tf 4 Edward Knight Helen Theresa Lasievicz, . i Honor Student “Lassie” ilk. LZjtEP Glee Club In Science class he’s at his best, JpiJ % And does good work in all the rest. Here’s a girl with a lovely smile, Who has thoughts that are worthwhile. Jf 1 ; Sophie Korona James Laughlin, “Jim” i ' mgj J For her cheerfulness Sophie is known, j jg| W :r ; M Her list of friends has steadily grown, j James has a very pleasing smile. That makes the things he does worth- while. ■ Walter Korona Bernice Lehmann, “Bern” pfm To study hard is Walter’s game. In school she is always quiet. Too bad others can’t do the same. But when at home, she starts a riot. 1 Joseph Krajewski, “Splits” Joseph Liucci, “Flip” Camera Club Joseph is always ready for fun. Sometimes before his work is done. ■ L - Joe, who is always telling jokes. Tries very hard to please his folks. ; |% ■« . b ] Irene Ludwin, “I” John Krawiec, “Mouse” Home Economics Club • A boy with a smile. Irene’s quiet and very sweet. Is a boy worthwhile. A nicer girl you’ll never meet. A. D. Higgins Junior High School Jennie Ludwin, “Luddie” Edward Maxellon, “Eddie” M Sometimes serious and sometimes gay. But we like her anyway. Member of Student Council, Edward Maxellon, a very small boy. Francis Lutwinas, “Junior” Is always happy and full of joy. Camera Club, Honor Student George Maylott, “Skipper” i • . “A man of gladness seldom falls into madness.” George is a witty and humorous boy. And in ci-acking jokes he’s the i-eal “McCoy.” Lawrence Lynch Henry Milkowski, “M ilky” f - Lawrence is never in a hurry. And about his work, he never worries. Glee Club Henx-y is of great renown, For he is like a professional clown. Edith Magill, “Teedee” Honor Student, Glee Club Rose Misuraca Edith is cute, Edith is sweet ; She’s the one you’re glad to greet. Rose is pretty and very sweet. All her work is oh — so neat. Helen Mary Mokrycki Paul Mancini, “Pope” Honor Student, Member of W Glee Club, Baseball Student Council a sfl[ s Paul Mancini is always teasing. This capable girl does all her work IV) . -w well, k ' — JL But in spite of this, his ways are And finds time for fun, as her friends U«? pleasing. will tell. rK Sylvia Mancuso, “Sadie” Richard Moody, “Whiffle” Honor Student Richai-d should be an inventor some day ; “Sadie” has brown eyes and curly hair. If he does he’ll l ' eceive much pay. r? a And an interest in sports that is very rare. Gerald Maniscalchi, “Jerry” Shirley Moore, “Shirl” Glee Club, Secretary of Student Council, President of Home Eco- nomics Club In popularity and helpfulness she rates Always ready, Always there, Always ready to do his share. high. She’s as welcome as sunshine from the p sky. 7 James V. Marino, “Scorp” Ruth Morrison How James Marino likes to play. But he J s on time every day. High Honor Student “It is good to be unselfish and generous.” A Robert Martin, “Bobby” O Camera Club Rita O’Brien, “O. B.” : - “Bobbie” is another picture taker, Glee Club g: k Maybe some day, he’ll take them for the paper. Rita has such pleasing ways, jJJfi B| They brighten even the darkest days. Edward Matyskiela, “Marksie” William O’Brien, “Billy” ' sj ■ Camera Club High Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Baseball % ' ■ - Jt This blonde is known for mischief and such. Witty, clever and fi’iendly is “Billy”, But everyone likes him very much. Serious minded, not one bit silly. The Tatler Francis Padrevita, “Chee Chee” Camera Club Francis is a quiet lad. You’ll never see him glum or sad. Michael Panella, “Mike” Basketball, Student Council Michael Panella has athletic skill. And he plays to win with all his will. Conrad Pare, “Connie” Baseball, Honor Student “Fine manners are the mantle of fair minds.” Wanda Parvelac Tatler Staff, Home Economics Club, Valedictorian She’s led her class — it was her aim. And is in all activities just the same. Paul Passalacqua, “Pope” Paul with eyes of darkest brown. Likes to smile instead of frown. Barbara Peterka, “Bobby” Glee Club, Home Economics Club Barbara Peterka ' is lovely and sweet. To hear her sing is a pleasant treat. Ernest Petrone, “Pep” Happy-go-lucky and oh ! so small. But in collecting stamps he beats them all. Sammy Picone Sammy Picone likes to fool ; He’s always breaking some school rule. Grace Pindaro Grace is very quiet in school. With the pupils she never does fool. Eva Piotrowski High Honor Student Politeness is to do and say The kindest thing in the kindest way. Genevieve Podosek, “Gen” Tatler Staff, High Honor Student “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Victoria Poleski, “Vicky” Glee Club, Student Council Always so pleasant and never blue, Victoria wears a smile the whole day through. Ann Purdy Glee Club To know her once is to like her always. Ella Raffia Tatler Staff. High Honor Student Pretty to look at and lovely to be with. Anita Ragno Ever loyal, ever true. To the task She has to do. John Raissi Baseball, Camera Club, Tatler Staff, High Honor Student “Heaven helps him who helps himself.” John Rarus Glee Club, Honor Student The songs of birds, their colors and names. Lead this lover of nature down many lanes. Miriam Ryan Glee Club, Vice-President Home Economics Club Miriam is jolly and full of fun. She’s always very willing when there’s work to be done. Charles Reynolds, “Chick” Baseball Charles is a classmate of whom we are proud. His courtesy makes him stand out in a crowd. Donald Richards, “Don” Glee Club, Camera Club When Donald sings, our cares dis- appear. He’s known for making merry here. A. D. Higgins Junior High School Earl Richardson Charles Scalia, “Chick” ¥ r|l President of Student Council, Of all the games — Basketball [ m ] Honor Student Is the one Charles likes best of all. 1 j Inspiration comes from Earl, they say, 1. Wtr. A. As he leads the prayer each day. I jk j w jmF Anna Scavotto mrw. fifV Mary Rinaldi Music and sports interest this girl. She’ll make a hit in the social whirl. c s � High Honor “It is the quiet worker who succeeds.” 7y w Anthony Scavotto, “Buddy” | Donald Robinson, “Donnie” Anthony Scavotto is good at swim- ming. lr m Camera Club When he’s in a race the others get a trimming. n£V f Jit- | Donald likes to take candid shots, l W And he snaps your picture — ready or not. ± j Barbara Schoolcraft, “Barb” 0 Concetta Ruggiero Honor Student, Orchestra Member of Student Council, She is always so kind and sweet, A truer friend you cannot meet. Glee Club ■ 9 i Polite and honest is this lass. Who’s well-liked by all her class. Angelo Scicolone Wmj3L Donetta Ruggiero, “Donnie” Camera Club r p 4| Home Economics Club A smile for each, a friend to all. Here’s a girl with never a care, Wr J But she’s always willing to do her 0kL share. Archille Secondo, “Kelly” yjL Virginia Salley, “Vee” Manager Basketball, High Honor Student rfjii Tatler Staff, Glee Club, gj H High Honor Polishes cars and gives a good shoe shine. ' 4r | -,A PW ' M Helpful and sweet with a poetic mind, All this service for a dime. Ik .- L ' Another like Virginia you cannot find. o John Sanger, “Johnny” Francis Siemionko MSS 9 . j; Dr. Sanger he hopes to be. Vegetables and tobacco Francis will 1 lyg ; |; And some day may take care of you raise. ■P M and me. And for his farm will receive much praise. ' Jp 9 Tl Esther Santa Croce, “Pat” + Jm 1 Student Council Helen Sredzinski, “Blondie” Esther wants to fly a plane, We hope that she’ll reach Lindbergh’s Honor Student fame. Tall, slender, with youthful grace. JPlfe. Fair of hair and fair of face. ' fifm I Jennie Sarno Edward Stone, CJ | Home Economics Club Jr Wfcmlr “Stonewall Jackson” I Jennie Sarno is a pretty girl. Her hair has such a natural curl. A quiet lad is Edward Stone, Never eager to make himself known. PJ 1 1 Stanley Sarno, “Professor” yrfj Glee Club Helen Sypeck JHp Everytime we hear him sing. Whether its in work or play, It makes us feel we want to swing. Helen helps in every way. The Tatler PS? Harold Therrien, “Harold Teen” Walter Wosko, “W T aler” ffjn ! Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Orchestra f JL Will, High Honor Student I Walter is so neat and smart. “Honor to whom honor is due.” In school, his favorite subject is art. Jean Tomaka Irene Wojcieszek, “I” jfk Orchestra 1 m W k m v : |WB You will never see Irene shirk. On the violin Jean plays soft and That’s why she’s good in all her work. ; B Jam sweet, i nLs When we listen to her we set quite a ■ treat. Jr. J0BE% Fannie Tomaszek Virginia Ruth Young, “Bunny” Mjz 1L Tatler Staff, Home Economics Glee Club, Home Economics a Club B B w 1 - V Club, Salutatorian m3 jflry With her very fine mind and helpful way. In Miss Twomey’s thoushts she’ll al- Small in size and full of fun. She says “Hello” to everyone. fa ways stay. Frank Zaczynski, “S. 0. S Stephen Triolo, “T-bone” Student Council Lwj Baseball, Basketball, Member of When it comes to talking Frank is right on top. k Student Council The class athlete you here meet ; And when he once gets started, it’s r.: :: J| . ' ; ; In all kinds of sports he knows no hard to make him stop. • Jr pSHL defeat. ’13) rfStt Helen Zareski Jb 1 4 r rn J Frederick E. Turner, “Fred” i JBr v It is the quiet man who succeeds. Wherever Helen is, she brings delight, : . ; With her gentle ways and her smile so bright. r Frm Josephine Vella, “Peppy” Stanley Zareski, “Stan” f Josephine has curly hair. And the latest hair styles she wears. Glee Club, Basketball M : S Stanley Zareski excels in every game. But it was in basketball he won his fame. f % Mary Vella, “May” Sometimes serious, sometimes gay. I j With the boys she has a way. Dorothy Zito, “Dot” 3 Ever loyal, ever true. To the task J f V! John Ward, “Jackie” She has to do. At Camera Club, Honor Student , „ j Big of mind but small in size, Michael Zirolli, “Mike Zero” i ks The cheerful way is no disguise. 1 her Basketball, Baseball, Glee Club, Camera Club, Honor Student ' 3™ ms [Ca Joseph Wenc Honor Student “To be strong is to be happy.” r rl mV From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. Stella M. Zych, “Steffie” ■ jfljtet Stella looks like a quiet one, But is always ready for a little fun. -4l3t Helen Wlotkowski gjp Helen, who comes on the King Street bus. Rarely ever makes a fuss. A. D. Higgins Junior High School — Continued from before Qraduates The Canal Zone was possibly the most unhealthful and unsanitary spot in the two Americas where white men were forced to live, and Gorgas’ work in wiping out yellow fever had to begin with fundamentals. Disease - breeding filth was cleaned up, marshes were drained, houses were screened against the infection - carrying mosquito, and within an incredibly short time the Zone was transformed from a deadly section into an area where men might live and work without danger to their health. It has been estimated that in the ten years the Canal was built he saved more than 70,000 lives and $80,000,000. Gorgas thus had a part in the con- struction of the Canal comparing favor- ably with that taken by the great en- gineer, Goethals, for engineering ability would have failed to accomplish the un- dertaking, as it did in the attempt of the great Frenchman, De Lesseps, had it not been for Col. Gorgas’ triumph over the age-long forces of disease and death. Equally marvelous was the work done by General Goethals and his troops of engineers and workmen, with their giant American excavators, dredges, and other machines, which excelled those of De Lesseps as much as the medical sci- ence of Gorgas exceeded that of the earlier French medical officers. Hence- forth for ten years one could have seen such a sight as the world perhaps had never witnessed since the building of the Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. The digging and dredging, and the build- ing of concrete walls went on in the face of incessant difficulties, such as earth- quakes, floods and disease. Then on Octo- ber 10, 1913, President Wilson, 4000 miles away in the White House, pressed an electric button, and the Panama Canal was a dream realized. For the United States and its sister American republics, the opening of the Canal was the inauguration of a great new Pan- American era of commerce, friendship, and peace. The poem, “Goethals: The Prophet Engineer”, written at the completion of the great undertaking, is a hymn of praise for him who, through “Trying and Trusting”, triumphed where others had failed. I shall quote the first and last stanzas : “A man went down to Panama Where many a man had died To slit the sliding mountains And lift the eternal tide; A man stood up in Panama, And the oceans stood aside. So nevermore the tropic routes Need poleward warp and veer, But on through the Gates of Goethals The steady keels shall steer, Where the tribes of men are led toward peace By the prophet-engineer.” We have seen how, but for their per- sistence and faith, Gorgas and Goethals might easily have been defeated in their great task. Many were the times when we, too, seemed almost to fail and we would have become discouraged had it not been for our trust in our teachers, and their trust in us. It was through their efforts, as well as our own, that we have finished the work of the first eight grades. Therefore, on behalf of the Higgins School graduates, I wish to express deep appreciation to our teachers, to our prin- cipal, Mr. White, to Mr. Parkman, Super- intendent of Schools, and also to our parents, who have all done so much for us. Let us hope that their efforts in our behalf will be well rewarded by our worthwhile achievements. If we follow faithfully the first two steps of our motto by trying hard and by trusting in ourselves and others, we shall surely triumph. Wanda Parvelac. $1 rtzra The members of the graduating class of 1939 are eligible for several prizes given by organizations and individuals. In memory of Alvin D. Higgins, prizes will be given to the two students attain- ing the highest rank in scholarship. The highest ranking student will have his name engraved on the scholarship plaque which hangs in the lower corridor of the school. This student will also receive a scholarship key. Two prizes of five dollars each will be given by the Woman’s Club of Enfield to. the students ranking highest in Math- ematics and English. Through the generosity of one of our cherished friends, a prize of two and one-half dollars will be given to the boy and girl making the greatest improve- ment in Penmanship and Dictation. To the student ranking highest in American History the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars will present five dollars. On behalf of the school, Mr. White will present two and one-half dollars to the pupil who has shown the most im- provement. To the one who is selected as the best citizen of the school goes a bronze key in addition to two and one- half dollars in money. To the outstanding athlete is presented a medal. TATLER STAFF — Photo by Brown BOYS’ BASKETBALL — Photo by Brown A. D. Higgins Junior High School (Ulasa Will Mr. Parkman, Mr. White, teachers and friends : The Class of 1939, on the eve of her departure from this planet, extends to you her final farewell. At the request of our most noble client, the Class of 1939, of the A. D. Higgins School, Town of Enfield, State of Conn. U. S. A., we have summoned you to this auditorium, that you may hear her will and receive her gifts. Being on the very threshold of death, with so many affairs of great importance to be attended to, the Class of 1939 deems it best to distribute with her own hands the precious gifts that are hers to bestow. She trusts that you will ac- cept said gifts as sacred tokens of a great and outstanding class which has passed on to her reward. Hark, one and all, while the document is being read as duly drawn up and sworn to. We the Class of 1939, of the Alvin D. Higgins School being about to pass from this world of education, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us heretofore made. Primarily, we do direct that our fu- neral services be conducted with pomp and circumstance, and with the dignity that we have at all times displayed. We request that said services be con- ducted by the principal, the faculty and our friends. Fully conscious in our dying hours, we realize that our time upon this world is limited. Therefore we do wish to dis- tribute among our dear friends our most admirable and distinctive qualities. We do dispose of the same as follows: Item : We give and bequeath to our beloved Superintendent, Mr. Edgar H. Parkman our true appreciation for the inspiration he has ever given to us. Item: We give and bequeath to our beloved faculty our heartfelt gratitude for all they have done for us and all the un- usual and quite remarkable information which we have imparted to them in our oral discussions and written exams. Item: All the pupils of the eighth grade who have made an improvement in health leave a record of such improvement to Miss Sullivan. We feel that it will please her greatly to have a permanent record of our dental work done, tonsils removed, eye glasses fitted, and gains made in weight and height. Item : We give and bequeath to the seventh grade pupils Wanda Parvelac’s and Fannie Tomaszek’s knowledge in all branches of learning. Item: To all the future classes we relinquish the privileges we have enjoyed during our blissful years at the A. D. Higgins School. Item: Certain individuals of the Class of 1939 make the following bequests: 1. To Edward Carroll, Lucyan Augustyniak leaves his drawing talent. 2. Donald Richards leaves a very promising voice to Janice Ryan. 3. Geraldine Snyder receives a long list of boyfriends from Ann Bissland. We’re sure she’ll use them. 4. Mary Karona, Michalina Dusza, Frances Fiore are leaving their efficient work as librarians to some conscientious girls in seventh grade. 5. Rita O’Brien leaves her vanity to Virginia Vail. 6. Henry Buika leaves a multitude of freckles to Robert Goodwin. We know that they will be more than sufficient. 7. Earl Richardson leaves his sunny disposition and executive ability to the next president of 8A. 8. Harold Therrien and Benny Bak leave their job as industrious milk ped- dlers to John Olko and Raymond Ligenza. 9. Donald Brown receives Michael Zirolli’s boxing ability. Perhaps he will be able to use it in the eighth grade. 10. To anyone whom they will fit, Conrad Pare leaves his size ten shoes. 11. Shirley Moore leaves her charm to Claire Rush. Boyfriends will like it. 12. Albert Baronian leaves his end- man ability to Lucy Angelica. 13. To any benighted seventh graders who will accept it, Gene Furey leaves her problems as class secretary. 14. The conduct book opens its pages for an autograph which is not welcome. 15. John Raissis gladly leaves his French book to anyone who intends to be as bright a scholar as Johnny is. 16. To Carlo De Caro, Donnetta Ruggiero leaves her weight — which is pleasingly plump. 17. Lillian Gebo leaves her tomboy manners to Shirley Landry. 18. Stella Gumineiak leaves her eve- ning gowns to whom they will fit in the seventh grade. Someone will surely like them. The Tatler 19. To John O’Brien, Steven Triola leaves his all-round ability in sports. 20. Cosimo Galluccio leaves his debo- nair air to Carlton Oliver. 21. Nicholas Giaccone and Walter Wasko leave their singing violins to some future Rubinoffs in the seventh grade. 22. Barbara Peterka leaves her low, sweet voice to Zelda Lackey. 23. Florence Moshetti receives a pair of sprightly tap dancing shoes from Irene Ludwin. 24. Leonard Landry bequeaths his booming voice to some baritone in sev- enth grade. 25. Bertha Gracewski leaves her gig- gles to Jean O’Brien for making a class more lively. 26. “A word to the wise is sufficient.” John Rarus departs with these few words “Don’t fail to prepare your home- work.” 27. Dorothy Zito leaves many inches of height to Eleanor Marchingkiveg. 28. Milton Landry leaves his effi- ciency as a traffic monitor to Robert Finnan. 29. James Kiley leaves a continual flow of words to John Flaherty, John will never be at a loss for words. 30. Adeline Cimino receives Ella Raffia’s clusters of curls. Item: The subjoined list will be recognized as entailed estates, to which we do de- clare the Class of 1940 the real and rightful successors. 1. Our school spirit. May you spread the fame of A. D. Higgins far and wide by deeds and conduct worthy of her name at all times. 2. Our school books. May you receive from them the knowledge which will en- lighten you. May you survive the knowl- edge that we received from them. 3. We now bequeath to you our choicest possessions — our teachers. May you receive from them a store of knowl- edge and heritage of loyalty and faith in the principles of good citizenship. All our property not hereintofore dis- posed of, we bequeath to our beloved principal, Mr. White to dispose of as he sees fit. It is our pleasure that Mr. White be the sole executor of this, our last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, we do hereby set our hand and seal, this twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun- dred and thirty-nine. Martha D. Graham, Lena M. Angelica, Esther H. Smyth, Witnesses. Attorneys : Ella Raffia, Harold Therrien. AtblEtira At the first call for basketball practice late in October, coach Carlo Angelica found only two letter men reporting for action. However, a large number of new recruits offered support to the Blue and White squad. On January 6, Higgins met Saint Joseph Parochial School in the first tilt of the season emerging victoriously by a score of 18-11. January 11, found Higgins at Broad Brook. Higgins built up an early lead, but seemed to lose ground during the last half of the game. The final score however, showed Higgins ahead by a score of 14-12. A return game was played with Saint Joseph on January 20th. This game re- sulted in a 16-8 win for Higgins. January 24, found the newly organized Warehouse Point squad facing Higgins on the home court. The final count was Higgins 16, Warehouse Point 9. On January 27 Higgins and Brainard squared off on the Mt. Carmel surface and once again a win was chalked up for Higgins. February 3rd, found Higgins playing the Maple Street School of Rockville. This proved the fastest game of the sea- son and also marked Higgins first defeat by a score of 22-20. On February 14, the Higgins men journeyed to Suffield where they once again claimed victory by a score of 30-9. February 15th brought a return match with Warehouse Point at the Ellsworth Memorial High School. Higgins won by a score of 18-6. February 22nd saw Rockville invading Higgins territory. This game drew a crowd of about four hundred and fifty people. Higgins took an early lead and kept it throughout the game. Rockville staged a good fight, but was finally forced to surrender to the tune of 23-15. Higgins bowed to Broad Brook on March 8th when they played at the En- field High School. The final score was 21-17. The Higgins lassies won their first game of the season, but after that luck seemed against them. They twice suf- fered defeat at the hands of Rockville, also Broad Brook. However, despite the A. D. Higgins Junior High School Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the sad, sad story of our class so dear. We started in September and ended in June And we are sad that it’s ended so soon. For two long years we have struggled hard To get good marks on our report card. We’ve tried to live up to the “golden rule” As we’ve tried so hard to help our school. “Try, Trust, Triumph,” our motto loyal and true, To thee dear seventh graders we leave to you. The red carnation will always last, It’s been the class flower for a few years past. The detention room never did fade Because of the boys in the eighth grade. We hope that all the boys next year Will keep this room so full of cheer. In all kinds of sport the boys do well When it comes to tests the girls excel. Both on the floor and on the field The highest score the boys do yield. But when the girls go on the floor, Over their head the ball will soar. In all school activities we took our part We did our job with all our heart. And when it comes to praise and ap- plause There always is a little pause. scores of defeat the girls still maintain it was lots of fun. Miss Lena Angelica, coach, looks to the future. Three baseball games have been played to date. Higgins has won all thus far, but there are still several hard games ahead and it is likely that a great deal of opposition will appear before the end of the season. In all our classes we’ve done our best Now it’s time to take a rest. Off to the class picnic we must leave We hope that the seventh graders will not grieve. We leave behind our pens and books And all the teachers naughty looks. The time has come to say adieu, So we bow “gratias agimus” to you. 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