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

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School Jennie Porcello, “Jen” High Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, President Student Council, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Will Our president is Jennie Porcello, Her voice is soft, pleasant and mellow. Virginia H. Porcello, “Virgi” Virginia likes to show her beauty. But in school she does her duty. Thelma R. Puleri, “Thel” Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Happy-go-lucky, carefree, and true. You’ll never find Thelma depressed or blue. Lena Puma, “Lee” Honor Student, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Lena you’ll find is lots of fun. And yet her work is always done. James Pumiglio Honor Student James is especially fond of art. We know it’s nearest to his heart. Mary Radosti, “Minnie” Defense Club Mary doesn’t spend her time with books. But she has attractive looks. Shirley Raissi Valedictorian, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff Shirley is smart, brilliant, too, Anything below an “A” will never do. Barbara H. Reinhardt Defense Club Generous, kind, and pretty, too. She wins our hearts with her friend- ship true. Frank Reino Frank and Mike are very good friends. Together they are going to start raising hens. Teresa Riley, “Irish” Teresa is always ready for fun, But first she sees that her work is done. Robert J. Rivard Safety Patrol Robert is a whizz at art. And is always kind at heart. Francis Robinson, “Iski” Honor Student, Treasurer of Student Council, Vice-President of Graduating Class, Tatler Staff, Safety Patrol, Orchestra, Baseball In a happy mood is “Iski” all day, A mighty fine boy with a mannerly way. Lorna Runkey, “Blondie” Honor Student A gay companion, whose fun we share, We wish we had her pretty blonde hair. Evelyn E. Rybeck, “Tiny” Honor Student, Student Council A pretty girl in pigtails long. Is Evelyn Rybeck whose hair is strong. Ernest V. Scavotto, “Ernie” Safety Patrol, Orchestra Ernie, although very small, Brings joy to one and all. Micheline Scavotto, “Mickey” High Honor Student, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club Secretary, Orchestra “Mickey” is charming, as we all know, A pretty complexion, and hair just so. Stanley F. Sieminoko, “Staush” Stanley is tall and full of fun. He plays baseball and likes to run. Adela Skipton, “Laddie” High Honor Student, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Defense Stamps, Secretary of Student Council A mighty fine story can Skippy write. In art class her drawings are quite a delight. Michael J. Sperrazza, “Mike” Honor Student I’m sure that you will all agree, He’s as handsome a boy as you will see. Jerry Sullivan, “Sully Jr.” Student Council, Vice-President of Glee Club, Baseball Jerry loves to fool and play. And has a smile that’s very gay.

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The Tatler Dominick Mangini, “Dom” Glee Club, Safety Patrol Small in size and full of fun, He has a smile for everyone. Charles J. Maniscalchi, “Chick” When Chick opens his big brown eyes. All the girls think he looks very wise. Bernice M. Maylott Girl Reserves Although she’s not so very tall. We like her with us one and all. Ruth Maylott High Honor Student, Secretary of Defense Club, Student Coun- cil, Glee Club, Tatler Staff Whatever she does is done just right, You’ll find her helpful from morn ’till night. Rita L. Moak “Smoky” High Honor Student, Girl Re- serves, Defense Club She has a smile that’s good to see, In her company it’s fun to be. Donald Mullen, “Moon” Honor Student Donald is a farmer’s son, He knows that plowing’s not all fun. George Mumblo Vice-President of Student Coun- cil, second half, Honor Student, Orchestra, Safety Patrol, Base- ball Bowling and music he certainly enjoys. And with his work he never toys. June C. Niemiec High Honor, Defense Club, Girl Reserves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Dues, Class Proph- ecy One of the best dressers in our class, A very fine sport and a brilliant lass. William H. Norris, “Bill” Baseball William wants to own a band. And some day that is where he’ll land. Doris Nosal Girl Reserves, Defense Club Doris is sweet and fair, Her days go by without a care. Marie O’Brien, “O.B.” High Honor Student, Girl Re- serves, Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Class Prophecy Marie is attractive with a winning way. And joyous and happy throughout the day. Marilyn J. O’Neil, “Shorty” Honor Student, Defense Club Treasurer, Glee Club, Defense Stamps Marilyn has brown hair and eyes, When handling defense stamps she is very wise. Efchia Pappas, “Effie” Honor Student Efchia’s a girl who will never shirk, And will always faithfully do her work. Mary Parakilas, “Parky” Defense Club, Glee Club, Girl Reserves A girl who’s charming, pleasant and true. And while with her you’ll never be blue. Philip J. Pare, “Flip” High Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Student Council, Glee Club, Orchestra, Class Will, Baseball He’s ever ready, he’s ever true, Phil keeps our class from feeling blue. Sadie Passalacqua, “Kitty” Honor Student Sadie is so kind and sweet, Her disposition can’t be beat. Sophie M. Piorkowski, “So” Honor Student, Glee Club, Girl Reserves, Defense Club Not too serious, not too gay. That’s our Sophie every day. Shirley J. Piper Girl Reserves I never have much to say. But I do a lot of thinking. Matthew E. Pliszka, “Mat” Honor Student, Student Council Baseball Mat Pliszka, huskv and tall, Shines in mathematics and basketball. Raymond Pohorylo Honor Student Raymond sometimes likes to chat. Still a sensible boy, we all know that.

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The Tatler Helen M. Tuomala High Honor Student, Glee Club, Defense Club, Class Dues, Tat- tler Staff, Girl Reserves Presi- dent Dependable, sincere, trustworthy and sweet. Helpful, cheerful and always so neat. Angelo Vella, “Andy” Student Council, Baseball When a job was open Angelo was found, To be just the boy to bring the milk around. Carmella Vella Quiet and reserved is just her way. You’ll find her the same every day. Paul Vella, “Pope” Paul tries hard each day in school, Not till his work’s done, does he fool. Clare Warzypski, “Clara Bell” Clare is a boy of talent, He is gay and very gallant. Lewis Wilby, “Luke” Baseball Lewis is a friendly boy, And you’ll always find him full of joy. Ronald Wing, “Wingy” Baseball Ronnie is happy in school so they say. But at half past three he is on his way. Brownislaw Yuodis, “Barney” Honor Student Barney is interested in the jobs of a Marine, Shirking his duty he’ll never be seen. Evelyn Zirolli, “Evie” Student Council Evelyn is quiet and very sweet. Her clothes are pretty and always neat. Prisma O NE of the most enjoyable parts of the A. D. Higgins graduation is the awarding of prizes to those boys and girls who have excelled in various phases of school work. The generosity of the organizations and individuals who offer the following prizes is greatly ap- preciated by the students and faculty. The two pupils attaining the highest ranks in scholarship are awarded sums of money, as prizes in memory of Alvin D. Higgins. The highest honor student has his name engraved on the scholar- ship plaque which hangs in the lower corridor of the school and he also re- ceives a scholarship key. Through the generosity of one of our cherished friends, prizes of two dollars and fifty cents are presented to the boy and the girl making the greatest im- provement in penmanship and dictation. The Woman’s Club of Enfield awards two prizes of five dollars in War Savings Stamps to the students ranking highest in Mathematics and English. To the student ranking highest in American History, the Veterans of the Foreign Wars present a prize of five dollars. The Lion’s Club awards a prize of two dollars and fifty cents to the student writing the best essay on the Four Free- doms. On behalf of the school, Mr. White awards a prize of two dollars and fifty cents to the pupil who has shown the greatest improvement in school work. The pupil who is chosen the best citi- zen of the graduating class receives a prize of two dollars and fifty cents, and a bronze key for good citizenship. In recognition of outstanding ability and achievement in athletics, a medal is presented to the student most worthy of this honor.