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

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The T a t l e r Marion Gourlie and Betty Anne August who are lecturing on “Child Psychology.” We wonder if they remember when they were children! 1 I Passing the Life Insurance Building we know that the typewriters and add- ing machines are hurriedly working so that secretaries Claire Field, Melanie Walenta, Jean Albano, Nancy Carrieri and Catherine Truiolo may keep their appointments with hair stylists Judith Davis and Statia Wojcieszek. On your right is Madison Square Gar- den M here the Barnum and Bailey Circus is in full swing featuring those three daredevils Gerald Adams, Stanley Zawala and Gasper Rumore. On your left is the site of the new United Nations Building where engin- eers Victor Gongola and Anthony Troi- ano are hard at work trying to cement world relations permanently together. Passing the University of Medical Research we should remember that it was here that Dr. Annetta Newmarger, and her nurses Florence Richardson, Muriel Contois and Mary Jekot dis- covered a cure for headaches. They must have felt sorry for all the teachers to whom they gave headaches. On your right is the Hotel New Yorker which has been redecorated by Joan Thompson and Pauline Evans. They were voted the Pulitzer Prize for the best Interior Decorators of 1959. If you look towards the left you will see the building where the New York Flower Show is being held. If you fail to see the show look for the pictures in the New York Times. These pictures are being taken by The Times ace cam- eramen Edward Dymon, Francis Rypysc, Bruce Hunter and Jack Kinnear. On your right is the Diamond Horse- shoe featuring “The Singing Waitresses,” Shirley McBride, Carol Packer, Mary Calcasola, and Lena lacolina. They are probably serenading that millionaire race-horse owner Paul Rossi and his jockeys Albert Luke and Raymond Percoski, who are riding in the Ken- tucky Derby. I wonder if they are sing- ing “The Old Gray Mare Ain’t What She Used To Be.” On your left is Radio City Music Hall where those famous pianists Ruth Noll and Concetta Angelica are accompanying the Metropolitan Soprano Shirley Hen- derson. They specialize is such operatic pieces as “Pinky The Sailor.” As we pass through Central Park we see the Superintendent of Parks, Carmen Scalia, showing his assistants Joseph Korona, Edward Prayzner, Robert Pelkey and Joseph Ciesones the scientific way of cutting grass. We will stop the bus for a while in order to take a short tour through the General Electric Building. We will be greeted by Carol Buika who is in charge of all G. E. advertising in schools. Her slogan is “Throw a Little Light on the Sub ject with G. E.” After a very interesting tour through the G. E. Building we pass by the Daily News Building and see society editors, Janet Bernier, Lorraine Dessert, Edwina Sullivan and Shirley Tough coming to work. On your right is the Copacabana which is featuring “The Hop-Scotch Trio” made up of Francis Young, Donald Contois and Vincent Archetti. If you feel like eating a good steak that’s the place to go. They buy their meat direct from the “Sunrise Dairy Farms Inc.” owned by William Higgins, Richard Fleming, Dominick Bosco and William Zybura, scientific farmers de-luxe. On your left is the First National Bank where those embezzling tellers Charles Jenkins, Richard Cowles and Walter Plander are gleefully counting money their trusting friends deposited. On our return to La Guardia Airport to take a B29 home, we are greeted by pilots Tony Torre and Louis Damato, As we start on our homeward journey we fly over the Statu e of Liberty and by looking carefully below we see guides, Margaret Smith, Gay Acquilino, Harold Sullivan and John Henry explaining the historical background of the Statue of Liberty. Thus ends our tour of the highlights and leading personalities of New York City. We sincerely hope that it has been exciting and entertaining, and that you will return again to renew your friend- ship with many of these old friends. Lucille Aratti George Evans Donald Znamierowski

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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,

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A. D. Higgins Junior High School O ra uat fi of 1943 • 7 i Jean Albano, “Jeannie” 1 Home Economics Club i Jean dearly loves to cook, f In ■’:his she’ll never need a book ! Concetta Angelica Home Economics Club, Best All-round Girl A well-dressed girl, and lively, too. She joins her friends in whatever they do. Eileen Annis Home Economics Club Her pretty blond hair is something to •see. And her manners are as nice as can be. Gay Aquilino Gay has dark curly hair. She goes on her way with never a care. Lucille M. Aratti, “Lou” i Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Class Color Commit- tee, Secretary of Home Eco- nomics Club. plCffi Intelligent, sweet, neat and gay, S.he charms us all when she starts to play. Vincent Archetti, “Jimmie” President of Student Council, Basketball Team, Junior Hi-Y, Most Popular Boy, Best All- round Boy, Glamour Boy, Best Boy Dancer ' ' Popular, cheerful and always gay. He goes through life in his merry way. Roy Arsenault Basketball, Student Council, Playground Committee 1 1 Roy is happy at a baseball game. And at football he is ju.st the same. Betty Anne August, “Betsy” Honor Student, Glee Club, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of |f Tatler, Home Economics Club 1 JpA President Here’s to one we can point with pride. By all that is “grod” she does abide. j. Janet Bernier, “Jerry” Home Economics Club , .| Chatter, chatter everywhere. Look foi‘ Janet, she’ll be there ! Joanna M. Borys She’s dark and sweet, And always looks neat. Dominick J. Bosco He has many freckles and a merry smile. And after school delivers milk for a while. Carole Ann Buika High Honor Student, President of Graduating Class, Gradua- tion Committee, Glee Club Treasurer, Home Economics Club, Tatler Staff, Cheerleader, Student Council, Class Dues Clever, artistic, sweetly gay. Talented in every way. Mary Calcasola Home Economics Club She’s a joy to have around. One of the most pleasant girls we’ve found. Nancy Carrier!, “Nan” Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Home Economics Club Raven tresses — eyes sparkling with fun. She’s always there when frolic’s begun. Joseph Ciesones Playground Committee Jo. ' eph is a happy lad. You’ll really never find him sad. Shirley Colton Home Economics Club She always looks so clean and neat. Her disposition, too, is very sweet. Donald Contois Playground Committee Donald is known for his constant chatter. When he’s around, there’s quite a clatter. Muriel Contois Gift Committee, Glee Club, Home Economics Club Muriel is short, with sparkling eyes. And she likes to bake cakes and pies.