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

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®atlpr Edited and PiddifiJied by the Pupils of A. D. Higgws Juuior High School, ThojupsonviUe, Connecticut QUasa nng Hail, Higgins Junior High (Adapted from Hail, Pennsylvania) 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. 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. (Elaaa “Even this must pass away,” a saying old but true, A phrase to bring one courage but at this time makes us blue. For our happy days at Higgins now are ended And memories of well-loved teachers and friends soon will be blended — In a pattern of the past. ’Twas such a short time ago we entered her friendly walls. And eagerly but timidly trod the now familiar halls. The teachers were strange, the class- mates new. But as each day rolled by, the deai-er they grew. Together we worked, in study and play To reach our goal, Graduation Day. The day brings happiness and also tears. For the happy memories of the last two years. But with heads held high we journey on To greater knowledge that lies beyond. And when the top is reached, and our school days are ended. Memories of days at Higgins still will be blended — In a pattern of the past. Joan Thompson, 8 A TC THE CLASS CL 1 149: There are indeed few if any occasions which bring to the hearts of students , parents and teachers a greater measure of pride and exultation than does that of the graduation exercise. It represents the fulfillment of the many dreams and aspirations toward which each has contributed over the years. Graduation, however, should mean even more than all this. It should be a time when all experiences of the past are critically evaluated, and the opportunities of the future carefully and painstakingly surveyed. That America firmly believes in education as an instrument of free men in a free world is constantly and consistently being demonstrated. If we are to survive as a free nation, that survival m.ust be based upon the as.sumption that all men, regardless of race, creed or color, are entitled without reservation to the benefits of an education — the birth- right of every American. We of the Higgins School faculty salute you graduates of the Class of 1949 in the attainment of your first educational objective. We are humbly grateful for the privilege of having made our contribution to your personal welfare. We have an abiding faith

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affectionately dedicates this issue THE TATLER MxSB ClPtlPUtPUP S iplatipg The members of the graduating class are happy to honor Miss Delaney in this way, and to of her as a sincere appreciation teacher and friend.

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The Tati, i: r in the values of our task, and assume our obligations with a deep sense of duty and humility. Perhaps there is no better way of expressing our feelings than quoting from the illustrious Daniel Webster, who offered the following: ' 7 we work upon marble, it tvill perish; if we work upon brass, time will efface it; if ive rear temples, they will crumble into dust ; but if we ivork upon immortal minds, if we imbue them with principles, with the just fear of God and lote our fellow men. ive engrave on those tablets something that will brighten all eternity. Cordially yours, ERNEST K. WHITE “United We Stand” N o score and two years ago we stu- dents brought forth to Higgins School a new class, conceived of boys and girls and dedicated to the prop- osition that we came to learn. Now we are engaged in a great struggle onward, testing whether this class or any class so dedicated to learnig can long continue. Now, let us turn the pages of our class history book back two years. The time was 9:00 o’clock on September 7, 1947, when we first entered Higgins Jun- ior High School as very confused seventh graders. But, it didn’t take long for our confusion to subside. Books were distributed and we really got down to work. Noisy hoodlums turned into quiet book worms. Our school year started off with a bang! The annual magazine drive was on in full force. It was our first real test in working together. Due to the hard work of the directors, Miss Shea and Mr. Shapiro, it was a huge success. May all future drives do as well. Every year Mr. White organizes a Hi-Y Club and this, our first year, was no exception. Pupils interested in music joined the orchestra, directed by Mrs. O’Neil. The orchestra had an active season playing at all our assemblies, at a P. T. A. meet- ing, on Class Day and last, but not least, at graduation. The Glee Club under Mrs. O’Neil’s supervision made several public appear- ances and presented many noteworthy performances. The outstanding one was the trip to New London to participate in the Connecticut State Chorus Festival. The Glee Club was financially supported by a dance which the entire junior high attended. Mr. Shapiro organized and coached a boys’ basketball and baseball team which gave many boys a new view of sports. To give pep to our games and to make them more interesting Miss Stewart directed a girls’ cheerleading team. The first cheerleaders were Joan Thompson and Judith Davis. We enjoyed some very interesting assemblies during our first year in the Higgins Junior High. On October 8, Miss Delaney arranged for the first assembly of the year. She presented Officer Kimbal who spoke on “Safety,” Dr. Clarke Carle, invited by Miss McGinity, gave a speech on “The Care of the Teeth.” Miss Hannon presented Mrs. Mohr- backer who made our Christmas Assem- bly more interesting by teaching us some new songs and by speaking on Christmas Carols and Customs. Mr. Shapiro entertained us on Janu- ary 21, by showing us a movie on the “World Series of 1947.” “The World Events of 1947” was a play given by the 8B2 class directed by Miss Stewart. The class gave such an outstanding performance that they were invited to repeat the play at a P. T. A, meeting. Miss Shea presented a very interesting movie on “Safety” which emphasized the importance of safety in our daily lives. As usual, Mr. Doran came to the school and give his annual talk on Rail- road Safety. Mrs. Dunn and her Home Economics Club presented a “Fashion Show” v ffiich was of great interest especially to the girls.