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

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The Tatler TATLER STAFF —Photo by Brown Carole Buika President CLASS OFFICERS Louis D’Amato Vice-President Nancy Pare Secretary

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School ‘Patrtat0 Almap’ ' Valedictory Not gold, but only man can make A people great and strong; Men who, for truth and honor ' s sake Stand fast and suffer long. Brave men who work while others sleep. Who dare while others fly — They build a nation ' s pillars deep And lift them to the sky. T his poem, entitled “A Nation’s Strength” by Ralph Waldo Emerson, expresses for us the true m.eaning of patriotism and beautifully illustrates our class motto “Patriots Always.” Patriots are the brave men and women who offer their lives for their country during time of war. They are the scien- tists, writers, orators and inventors, who, in various ways serve humanity. They are the common citizens who love their country, respect her laws, uphold her principles and maintain her honor at home and abroad. Nathan Hale, a soldier and hero, was born in Conventry, Connecticut, in IThf) and died in New York, in 1776. He graduated from Yale University in 1773, engaged in school teaching, and enlisted as a volunteer in the Revolutionary War, attaining the rank of captain. Shortly after, he visited New York and Long Mrs. Helen Fahey filled the vacancy left by Miss McGinity when she retired at the end of our seventh year. Her loyal devotion for many years to the needs and desires of the pupils of the A. D. Higgins School has endeared her to us all. Our time passed rapidly during our seventh year and soon vacation was upon us, the thing we hated and dreaded most. After a short vacation we came back to dear old Higgins to start our second and last year here. The year started off with the usual clamor and jumble, but we were not so confused, being wiser and more familiar with the usual routine of things. On e of the first things we did, how- ever, was to elect officers for the Student Council. This is the outstanding organ- ization of the .school which functions for the sole purpose of helping students to become citizens of the school and to assist in school government. The officers of the Student Council were Statia Wojcieszek, president; Edward Prayzner, vice-president; and Concetta Angelica, secretary. The annual sale of Christmas Seals proved, as always, to be very successful. Most of the rooms had Christmas par- ties, merriment ran high, and a good time was had by all. Our second Magazine Drive was launched on September 21, under the careful leadership of Miss Hannon and Mrs. Dunn. Prizes were awarded at an assembly to the best salesmen. The 8A class enjoyed a delightful Halloween Party for the effort and work they did in securing the largest number of .sub- scriptions. The Hi-Y Club again got under way with members of our class as officers. Mrs. Dunn formed her Home Eco- nomics Club with Betty Ann August as president. The club put on a very en- tertaining fashion show with many of the girls participating. June 8, brought Class Day with all its glory. On Class Day this year we followed the tradition of reading of the Class History, the Class Prophecy, the Class Will and the Class Statistics. We chose the yellow rose as our class flower, blue and gold as our colors, and “Patriots Always” as our motto. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this as we are graduating on Flag Day. The world will little note, nor long remember, what we did here, but we can never forget what we learned here. It is for us, the students, to be here dedicated to the unfinished work which we have thus far so nobly advanced. It is for us to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored books we take increased knowledge for that cause for which we gave our last full measure of thought — that we highly resolve that these mem- ories shall not die — that this class, under God, shall have a new birth of wisdom — that this teaching of the world, by the teachers, to the .students, shall not dis- appear from our minds. Class Historians: Annetta Newmarker Mary Dighello

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School Island, disguised as a school master to obtain information for Washington. On return, he was arrested and tried as a spy by the British. He was sentenced to death and at the age of twenty-one gave his life for his country. His last words were “I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” Nathan Hale is a tribute to Connecti- cut, a noted figure in American history and a real patriot. The life of George Washington Carver, a scientist and educator is a shining ex- ample of true patriotism. He was born of slave parents in 1864, near Diamond Grove, Missouri, and died at Tuskegee Institute. Orphaned in boyhood, he worked his way through high school and college, graduating with three degrees. Shortly after, he became an instructor at the Tuskegee Institute. In recogni- tion of his great contribution to his coun- try, he was awarded the Roosevelt medal in 1939. His research in cotton and the indus- trial uses of the peanut, opened many new outlets for those crops which play an important part in the agriculture of the South. He helped not only the people of the South but the whole world. George Washington Carver is one of the many people of his race who deserve to be called patriots. Let us remember, also, those women who truly loved their country. Such a patriot was Clara Barton, a great Amer- ican woman who devoted her life to the good of humanity. Her greatest achieve- ment was the founding of the American Red Cross. She was beloved not only for her relief work in war but also in famines, floods and epidemics. Jane Addams, the world famous founder of Hull House, unselfishly gave her time and energy to the first social settlement in America where children of different races and creeds learn to work and play together. Today, Hull House ranks as a leader in the social settle- ment in North America and many of its former residents hold responsible positions in city and state and as inspec- tors and superintendents of industrial enterprises. These patriots are only a few of the many m.en and women who have helped to make our country what it is today — a land of true democracy. May we, too, in the words of our motto be “Patriots Always,” by truly loving, respecting and honoring our country, and fulfilling our duties as good citizens. And now, on behalf of the graduating class I wish to express our sincere appre- ciation and deepest gratitude to our teachers, Mr. White, our principal, Mr. Lee, the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education and all others for their interest and supnort in our prog- ress at the Higgins School. We, the graduating class of 1949, to all our friends, say, “Thank you and farewell.” Joan Thompson. ffilaaH f roplirrg S TEP right up for one of the best visitation tour of New York City. Good for both young and old and will include those highlights worth tell- ing your friends about. In fact, you may even see many of your former friends here. The tour starts in one minute so step right up and climb aboard. Guides Lucille, George and Donald will explain the wonders of this magical city which should prove very exciting. So let’s go. On your right is the Chrysler Build- ing, which has become colorful and artistic, with its rooms of pink walls and blue ceilings remodeled by those well- known carpenters Edward Sylvester and James Sidway. We are now passing by the Public Library which we know is a place to be enjoyed, with its television sets, a gym- nasium and films. The reason being the new librarian is Patricia Rhodes. On your left is Yankee Stadium where a game is going on between the Yankees and the Red Sox. The battery for the Yankees is Tom Zarcaro and John Scavatto, while playing 1st base for the Red Sox is Mitchell Gregorski. The game is being announced by that man-about-town Roy Arsenault. The Stork Club, on your left, features new dresses designed by Nancy Pare and Patricia Quinn. Barbizon’s own models Shirley Colton, Eileen Annis and Mildred White give those dresses that “Atomic Look!” At the New York University are such distinguished professors as Joanna Gatto,