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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1953 volume:

be Ztatler Edited and Published by the Pupils of A, D. Higgins Junior High School, Thompsonville, Connecticut Volume XXXI, No. 1 June, 1953 THE FACULTY Superintendent Principal Vice-Principal Karl D. Lee Ernest K. White Mary E. O’Neil Supervisor of Music School Nurse Supervisor of Drawing William J. O’Neil Josephine E. Epstein Arlene Kerr Wilcox Teachers Genevieve R. Delaney Helen F. Fahey Margaret K. Miller Helen M. Barszcz Mary E. O’Neil Dorothy C. Malley M. Winifred Stewart Marie C. Shea Martha G. Howard Mary F. Clancy Alexander Shapiro Esther H. Smyth Julia P. Hannon Fannie M. Sweeney Lena M. Angelica Kathryn P. Dunn Elizabeth W. Monson Harriet E. Ryan Joseph Lamana Janitors John Zawada Thomas McCormick TATLER OFFICERS, 1952-1953 Editor-in-Chief Howard Daly Assistant Editor Carolyn Harris Literary Editors Lynn Blomquist, Rita Carrieri, George Pare Sports Editors Howard Bromage, Mary Jane Albano, Louis Secondo, Lawrence Kaminski Business Staff — Joyce Shea, Karl Russotto, Angela Gatto, Joan Luczai Advertising Staff — Rosemarie Peraro, Carolyn Tanguay, Lawrence Kiszka, Anthony Romano, Frances Maciolek, Robert Gregorski Copyists — Judith Smith, Angelina Vizzola, Lois Luke, Mary Ann Sokol, Doris Leland, Georgina Stacy, Helene Rybczyk, Mary Ann Frankowski Photographs — Beverly Modzelewski, Albert Albano, Vincy Gennusa, Hilda Carzello, Evelyn Golemba, Alice Riley, Jean Marino, Thomas Sacco, Kenneth Cote Distributors — Stanley Garstka, Richard Nowak, Wayne Michaels, Vincie Gacona, Francis Zator Advisors — Genevieve R. Delaney, Helen M. Barszcz, M. Winifred Stewart, Mary F. Clancy, Julia P. Hannon, Helen F. Fahey, Marie C. Shea A. D. Higgins Junior High School Compliments of The Thompsonville Trust Company Incorporated 1871 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Complete ' banking Service MEMBER: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler I Congratulation© A 59 . 5!|t5gtna Junior MIDNITE SPA COMPLIMENTS OP _ for — ENFIELD OIL CO. Lunch and Sundaes Tel. 5711 ▼ N. Main St. Thompsonville 15 Parker St. Thompsonville CARL L. SCAVOTTO D. D. S. YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School LUMBER CO BP. 92 PROSPECT. ST. S ' r VTEL. 3331 BEST WISHES TO THE — THE — GRADUATING CLASS of ’53 M. M. CLEANERS E. McDonald M. MURPHY 46 Asnuntuck St. Tel. 3341 Epstein Transfer Co. Established 1867 GENERAL TRUCKING Springfield and Thompsonville 39 Central St. Phone 3336 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. EDWARD C. MALESKI Atlantic Service 2.50 ENFIELD STREET Dial 8906 Thompsonville, Conn. YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler I LONG’S Hardware Co. Hardware, Kitchenware Tools, Glass, Paint Wall Paper Main St. Phone 5133 HAZARDVILLE, CONN. FLEMING’S Quality Cleaners Sewing Service Launderers THOMPSONVILLE Dial 4820 Estelle Bldg. PETER A. CROMBIE THOMPSONVILLE, CONNECTICUT COMPLIMENTS OF MAGGIO’S MARKET FRESH Meats and Vegetables Enfield St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF J. GEORGE GOSSELIN TAILOR 94 Pearl St. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Tel. 4042 YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED COMPLIMENTS OF SANTA’S Barber Shop 53 School St. Thompsonville r A. D. Higgins Junior High School COMPLIMENTS OF Alfred D. Cormier GENERAL CONTRACTOR 33 Hartford Ave. Phone 5366 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Albert B. Mitchell JEWELER Established 1921 Strand Theatre Bldg. Thompsonville 4 Park Place Rockville COMPLIMENTS OF La RUSSA ; APPLIANCE I STORE 1 i Pearl Street Telephone 5595 JOSEPH MELFA ZYCH’S Shoe Repairing RESTAURANT QUALITY FOODS 38 South St. Thompsonville 55 Whitworth St.. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS | I The Tatler I New SINGER Sewing Machines Are Priced From ... $02.50 Liberal Trade-in Allowance • Minimum Down Payment • Easy Terms SINGER SEWING CENTER ! Listed in your telephone book only under SINGER Sewing Machine Co. |l 119 Main Street Telephone 6413 Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF SILK OIL CO. INCORPORATED 524 Enfield St. Thompsonville - - Connecticut COMPLIMENTS OF L 8c L CLEANERS 57 Enfield St. Tel. 7678 Thompsonville __ the — COMMUNITY W. T. GRANT CO. MARKET Meats : Groceries ‘‘Known For Valnes Fruits : Vegetables Tel. 8849 35 Pearl St. Thompsonville 110 N. Main St. Thompsonville MILO D. WILCOX COMPLIMENTS OF __ the — GENERAL MILLER OIL CO. INSURANCE Esso Heating Oils — AND — OIL BURNERS 47 Pearl St. Thompsonville 447 Enfield St. Tel. 8868 YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School LAUREL STUDIOS — OF — PHOTOGRAPHY 866 Enfield St. Telephone 8383 THOMPSONVILLE COMPLIMENTS OF Timothy F. Conley SELECTMAN i! COMPLIMENTS OF RAGNO’S BOOKSTORE Telephone 4201 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF BOB’S HALGAS Variety Store Shoe Service 8 ALDEN AVE. STATE LINE Thompson ville Connecticut YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler THE DOMINICK AUTO PARTS CO., Inc. Wholesale Distributors of Automotive Replacement Parts Garage Equipment : Machine Shop Service 150 Enfield St. THOMPSONVILLE Tel. 3314 COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. Walter J. Stopa OPTOMETRIST i 88 High St. Thompsonville INSURANCE — AND — REAL ESTATE — THE — Bromage Agency 58 Pearl St. Tel. 4872 COMPLIMENTS OF KELLER OIL CO. CARLO’S COMPLIMENTS OF Barber Shop G. COLCA FOR MEN WHO CARE Shoe Repairing 78 North Main St. Tel. 8867 THOMPSONVILLE ' 1 ■ 38 High St. Thompsonville YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School TO SERVE YOU BETTER . . , New Locationl — OF — Irnuiit tubtn — AT — 90 Worthington Street Springfield Mass. New Modern, Spacious Studios Located On Street Floor OPP. BIJOU THEATER Telephone 6-4507 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Tatler COMPLETE Building Supplies Lumber : Millwork : Hardware : Paint Roofing : Insulation : Mason Supplies Youngstown Sinks and Cabinets Kelvinator and Hotpoint Home Appliances Wirthmore Feeds AMOS D. BRIDGE’S SONS, Inc. HAZARDVILLE, CONN. Tel. 3383 REGINA’S Beauty Salon Beauty Culture in Every Line 740 Enfield St. Cor. Alden Ave. and Enfield St. Tel. 5548 Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OP A FRIEND NEWGATE COMPLIMENTS OF GINGER ALE CO. Interstate Makers of FLORADE Tire Stores Telephone 5163 STATE LINE 878 Enfield St. Thompsonville Thompsonville - Connecticut YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School Compliments of Macioteh. 3U t No. 154 Thompsonville, Conn. CONGRATULATIONS GATTO’S — TO THE — Music Center CLASS OF 1953 Popular and Classical — FROM THE — RECORDS Brainard Nursery and Seed Company PHONOGRAPHS RADIOS TELEVISION 38 Pearl Street Thompsonville Pearl St. Market COMPLIMENTS OF CARDONE BOSCO — THE — Proprietors TRY OUR STEAKS Browne Funeral Home They’re Really Tender Tel. 3115 or 5291 98 Pearl St. 121 Pearl Street PLEASK PATKONI P: OUR AllVEKTISERS The Tatler I !i A. J. GALLANT COMPLIMENTS OF Meats and Groceries ▼ PINE HILL GARDENS Telephone 6651 Hazardville - - Connecticut Hazard Avenue Hazardville Connecticut BEST WISHES 1 COMPLIMENTS OF i SAPSUZIAN A FRIEND ! SAMUEL PANELLA Plumbing : Heating : Tinning Oil Burner Heating Estimates Cheerfully Given 15 No. Main St. Thompsonville 1 COMPLIMENTS OF HERB’S RESTAURANT GOURLIE BROTHERS WHITMAN CHOCOLATES HALLMARK CARDS for all occasions Fancy Tobaccos and Cigarettes SEALTEST ICE CREAM 106 Pearl St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF JOE’S VARIETY “THE CORNER STORE” ii Tel. 8810 840 Enfield St. Thompsonville YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED | A. D. Higgins Junior High School ' MaY Your Future Be Filled With Health, Happi- ness and Success. from the Class of PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Tatler ENFIELD SPORTS CENTER _ for — All Sporting Goods 57 SCHOOL STREET PHONE 5269 COMPLIMENTS OF CENTRAL RESTAURANT COMPLIMENTS OF _ the — Attendance Department LEO SLAMON CLASSIC BEAUTY SALON COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. C. W. Johnson ANDY’S HARDWARE ANDREW LIUCCI, Prop. Ill Main St. Thompsonville, Conn. Phone 5585 RICHARD A. DUNN GENERAL CONTRACTOR — AND — BUILDER Telephone 5289 611 Enfield St. Thompsonville YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School Compliments of Thompsonville Rug Company COMPLIMENTS OF 1 ; i Ij i! Bernard S. Dignam Dr. James A. Tatoian 1. D. ' 1 1 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF QUICK LUNCH JOHN S. NOSAL MARY’S DRESS SHOP Telephone 8138 1 45 Pleasant St. Thompsonville 49 Pearl St. Thompsonville YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED THE CLASS OF 1953 respectfully dedicates this issue SEatlpr fflrs. SCattiryn p. iBunn WIFE, MOTHER, HOME ECONOMICS TEACHER So lo77g as there are homes to tvhich 7ne72 turn, at close of day; So long as there are homes where children are, where women stay. If lore and loyalty ajid faith be found across these sills, A stricken nation can recover from its gravest ills” ®atlpr Edited and Published by the Pupils of A. D. Higgins Junior High School, Thompsonville, Connecticut Class ong “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. Class Popm A school that has been treasured By those who have passed through. Has won the hearts of another class. As ’53 bids her adieu. It seems as though it started And ended all so fast; We tried to think, dear Higgins, That it would always last. You’ve taught us well for we all know. That life beckons backwards never. So under our banner of “Blue and Gold.” We point our steps “Forward Forever.” — Joan Luczai Class of 1053: This is the season when throughout the length and breadth of our land, young people by the thousands are counted among the graduates of our grade schools, high schools, colleges and universities. It is proper therefore that we on this momentous occasion accord to you, graduates of the Class of 1953 and to all other graduates everywhere our heartiest felicitations. Your graduation day above all others belongs to you. It is a day which symbolizes the departing of one era while at the same time beckoning to another which we can only hope will be both pleasant and fruitful. It is both a time for jubilation and sober reflection. It is a moment for re-evaluation of ideals, attitudes, purposes and objectives. For you, this is truly a moment of decision. God grant that your decisions in the years to come may be sound. Today, there are forces at work in this great land which if left to their own devices would undermine the very foundations of our American Way of life. Those of you graduating today must like every other American prepare yourselves to protect, preserve and perpetuate those high ideals which have made America great among the nations of the world. Cordially yours, ERNEST K. WHITE Principal The Tatler Class Hfstory The leaves of hope rose high In the hearts of a brand new class, One September day of ’51 As through Higgins’ doors they passed. And the unknown school looked strange The halls and stairways o’er, Ts the band of newcomers found their seats In the rooms on the second floor. H OW truly this tells the story of our first venture into a new life as Junior High School students! We had high hopes of doing great things, and those hopes were certainly mixed with fear and ignorance of the large building we now know so well — there were so many rooms to remember, so many teachers. Like swarms of bees, we buzzed with excitement as we entered Higgins School for the first time as seventh graders on September 7, 1951. With all one hundred eight of us chattering, confusion reigned but everyone soon settled down to our first task of getting to know our new classmates and teachers. Student Council was organized soon after home room officers had been chosen. Keen competition for the offices resulted in the election of all upper classmen. Next on our activity program came the annual magazine drive. Paced by the eighth grade, the volume of sales and profit was the highest ever. High salesmen, Joan Bodley and Allan Mitchell of the eighth grade and Joyce Shea of the seventh grade, accompanied by Mrs. Fahey, attended a big league baseball game in Boston. During April, the school was entertained at a movie as a result of their fine work as salesmen. We were happy when we learned that the various clubs were to be organized. Among these were the Junior Hi-Y Club, Glee Club, Home Economics, Chorus, Newspaper, Camera and Art Clubs. At the first meetings, officers were chosen. “Meet Me at the Fair” was the theme song on September 12th and 15th when school was dismissed for the Eastern States Exposition and the Four Town Fair. We were glad to learn at the Four To ti Fair that our school had won first prize for safety posters. One out-of-school activity was the formation of a bowling league which met on Thursday nights and which had about sixty pupils as members. Twice during the year we had oppor- tunities to demonstrate our work to our parents and friends. During National Education Week we held open house and greeted many visitors. A feature of the week was a tea held on Wednesday afternoon. In May, our parents visited the Annual School Exhibit held in our audi- torium. The feature of the week’s exhibit was a special program held on Wednesday night with entertainment and refreshments. Although there were few assemblies, we enjoyed those we had. Room 7 presented a musical program with com- munity singing and orchestra selections. At another assembly we were fortunate at have Mr. Charles Parakilas, a Connecticut University student, describe for us a mock assembly of the Connecti- cut State Legislature in which he had taken part. From his talk we learned a great deal about the workings of the Legislature. In May, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Babbit, field naturalists, conducted an educational assembly in which they showed colored pictures and live specimens. In December Mr. White suffered a sudden attack of appendicitis and was rushed to the Springlield Hospital. We were happy that there were no compli- cations and he was able to return soon. Mrs. O’Neil was acting principal during Mr. White’s absence. The day before Christmas vacation there were gay parties in all the rooms. Refreshments and entertainment fea- tured the parties. Everyone exchanged gifts and wished each other a Merry Christmas. The ever-present report cards, those things which make us sit up and take notice of the way in which we do our work, were with us five times during the year. Some of the marks were good, but there was room for improve- ment in all of us. A Sports Dance was held with the profits to be used to buy athletic equip- ment. The dance was well attended and everyone seemed to have an enjoyable evening. Under the direction of Coach Shapiro, basketball practice got under way with about forty candidates reporting. Of A. D. Higgins Junior High School these, thirteen made the team, which had a fine season, winning four games and losing two. The team looked for- ward to an even better season in the eighth grade with Provencher, Romano, Orefice, Gregorski, Nosal, Gongola and Gove returning. High scorers on the team were Gregorski and Provencher. The girls were thrilled when they learned there was going to be an intra- mural softball league. With Mr. White as coach, six teams were formed with the Higgins’ Hitters winning the cham- pionship. Baseball practice started in the middle of April with many candidates report- ing. The team was picked and won its first five games before being beaten by Hazardville. Sparked by the hitting of Spanswick and the pitching of Rinaldi, the team tied Hazardville for the Junior High School League honors. Seven lettermen awaited the next year; Scalia, Russotto, Gregorski, Provencher, Bro- mage, Curcio and Gove. The seventh grade was happy to be invited to see the Class Day exercises and all welcomed the talents left by the upperclassmen. We were all sad to see our friends in the eighth grade go, but as we started our summer vacation, our spirits lifted at the thought that we would be the eighth graders next year. After what seemed a very short vacation, the one-hundred eight v d us found ourselves back as those very eighth graders, feeling grown up and trying to act that way. The first important project was the organization of the home rooms with the election of officers for each room, and soon after this the Student Council for the entire school was organized under Mr. White’s direction. Elected to guide us through the first half of the year were President, Vivian Wezowscz; Vice-President, Joseph Orefice; and Sec- retary, Karl Russotto. This group sponsored a well-attended dance in January to raise money for the March of Dimes. Glee Club was soon organized by Mrs. Mary O’Neil, who had the task of getting music out of us. The club pre- sented a program of carols at the Rotary Christmas Carol Sing and enter- tained at several assemblies. Mrs, Kathryn Dunn directed the Home Eco- nomics Club which had among its pro- jects a dance held in October and an enjoyable social with an interesting talk by Miss Kathryn Lin from Formosa. The Hi-Y Club was organized with Mr. White as advisor. This club sponsored a dance and had several worthwhile meetings. An outstanding speaker at one meeting wos Mr. Lewis Fox w ' ho talked about Religious Loyalty. Soon after the school year began, the annual magazine drive was started. Our sales totaled $2,482.72 with the eighth grade leading by a small margin. In the spring the winners, Joan Luczai, William Friday, Joyce Shea, John Gourlie, accompanied by Miss Delaney, wont to Boston to see a baseball game. The entire school saw ' a moving picture in March as a reword for selling so many magazines. So that wo might become more literary, our school library wos re- organized. All the books wore cata- logued, a card file was set up, and a new ' method of student withdrawol of books w ' as instituted. The proceeds from a dance helped to pay for new ' equipment for the library. We all had an opportunity to show ' our talent during the year. Six assem- blies w ' ere presented by the eighth grade pupils. An Armistice Day pro- gram W ' as given by the students of 8®. The guest speaker wos Mr. Arthur FitzGibbons of the American Legion. At Thanksgiving time we w ' elcomed another guest speaker. Reverend John M. DeZinno of St. Patrick’s Church, w ' ho brought us a Thanksgiving message. In February w’e enjoyed a patriotic assembly prepared by the students of 8 . The March assembly consisted of an interesting playlet by the class of 8” and an entertaining group of Irish songs presented by the 8 boys’ choir. Something different in assembly pro- grams W ' as the History Quiz conducted by 8 ’ at w ' hich prizes w ' ere aw ' arded the w ' inners. An interesting assembly w ' as presented in May by the Girls’ Domestic Science class of 8® to show ' the pupils the rights and w ' rongs about manners. Anxiety filled our hearts as the first report card w ' as issued to us on October 23. Some w ' ere pleased, and some w ' ere not. The same uncertainty w ' as present w ' hen our other report cards w ' ere issued to us in December, February, April and June. Everyone came dressed in his finest in December on the day w ' e had our pictures taken for the Tatler. During this month eighth grade officers w ' ere also elected. George Pare was elected President; Vincy Gennusa, Vice- President; and Marion Tkacz, Secretary, As Christmas drew ' near w ' e w ' ere all happy to do our part in the annual sale of Christmas Seals. The pupils w ' ere filled w ' ith Christmas Spirit and they enjoyed their Christmas parties at The Tatler which the Glee Club and the Junior Chorus participated in carol singing. Shortly after vacation, a new Student Council was organized to guide us through the last half of the year. Council officers were Joseph Orefice, President; Michael Nosal, Vice-President; and Karl Russotto, Secretary. When it was time to pick our subjects for next year in high school, we were guided in our choice by talks given by members of the faculty of Enfield High School. These talks were given at a series of vocational assemblies. Again during our eighth grade year we had open house, at which time our parents and friends came to see the pupils’ work and play. The first open house was during Education Week in November, and in May we had a School Exhibit where the pupils displayed their own work. The 1953 Higgins School basketball team had one of the school’s best records. The team won the Junior High School League championship by sweep- ing all six of its league games, and it won victories over Suffield Academy and Enfield High School Freshmen. The play was sparked by teamwork and Gregorski’s high scoring. Seven regular baseball players re- turned to the squad early in the spring and contributed some excellent fielding and hitting to the team’s 1953 record. Although there were no girls’ athletic teams, the boys’ teams received much support and encouragement from their girl school-mates, led by eight peppy cheer-leaders. Our literary activities began with the formation of the Tatler Staff in Feb- ruary, with Howard Daly as editor-in- chief and Carolyn Harris, assistant editor. With the assistance of a large literary and business staff, the gradua- tion issue of our Tatler was prepared. Thoughts of graduation took first place in our minds in the spring and there was much to be planned and decided. Committees chose “Forward Forever” as the class motto, blue and gold for the colors, and the American Beauty Rose as the flower. In the midst of all our excitement, our greatest interest was in the announcement of honors. We were happy to find that George Pare had earned the honor of being our val- edictorian and Rosemarie Peraro our salutatorian. Class Day arrived before we realized it, and on that great day we heard the History, Prophecy, Will, Poem, and Statistics of our class. One of our most enjoyable graduation festivities was our class picnic at Mt. Tom Amusement Park. We had a grand time, but a feeling of sadness was within us at this final class get-together. On the night of June 16, 1953, we reached at last the goal for which we had set out away back in September, 1951. We had had many experiences — some pleasant and some unhappy — and these were the two kinds of feelings which filled our hearts. We were joyful because we had accomplished our task and were receiving our diplomas. Our sadness came at the thought of leaving Higgins Junior High. And now that our junior high school days were over and some of our dreams of that first September day had come true, as we ended this chapter of our personal histories, we thought — Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And we hope we’ve left behind us Footprints on the Higgins’ sands of time. Historians: Lynn Bloomquist Howard Bromage Prettiest Girl Mary Lou Wagner Handsomest Boy Donald Gongola Most Popular Girl Jean Rega Most Popular Boy Michael Nosal Quietest Girl Madeline Morrison Quietest Boy Francis Maciolek Most Talkative Girl Angela Gatto Most Talkative Boy Anthony Scalia Class Artist John Crosson Wittiest Girl Marion Tkacz Wittiest Boy Joseph Orefice Glamour Girl Jean Rega Glamour Boy Michael Nosal Class Musician Lawrence Kiszka Class Poet Joan Luczai Smartest Girl Rosemarie Peraro Smartest Boy George Pare Best all-round Girl Joan Luczai Best all-round Boy Robert Gregorski Best Girl Dancer Mary Lou Wagner Best Boy Dancer Robert Gregorski A. D. Higgins Junior High School CLASS OFFICERS VINCY GENNUSA GEORGE PARE MARIAN TKACZ Vice-President President Secretary HIGGINS SCHOOL ORCHESTRA — Photo by Brown The Tatler “ifforuiari iFor it r” VALEDICTORY T his year the graduating class has chosen as its motto, “Forward For- ever”. These words mean much more to us than just a saying to add color to our graduation exercises. They will act as a beacon, helping to guide us to success, not only in high school and perhaps college, but in later life as we go out into the world. “Forward Forever” could also be a motto for the Fiftieth Anniversary of Aviation. Through the ages aviation has advanced rapidly and it seems as if it will continue to progress indefinitely. In the early ages men dreamed of flying. Early legends tell of men attempting to fly with wings attached to their bodies. The first real success came in 1783 when a balloon was raised by the Montgolfier brothers at Annoy, France. This balloon was thirty-five feet in diameter and rose to a height of six thousand feet. After extensive work and study, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew the first self-propelled airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. Since then powered flight has advanced rapidly, and now we are entering the age of jet propelled aircraft. The idea of jet power is not new; it is in fact an idea centuries old. The reality has been developed only in modern wartime when countries are trying to gain air supremacy. Jet air- craft today carry men faster than ever before and even greater speeds can be attained when this power is fully developed. The jet engine is practically a big combustion chamber. A fan or corn- pressor inside of the mouth sucks air in and forces it backwards into the chamber. Here air is mixed with fuel and burned. This combustion creates hot, expanding gases which blast out through the rear nozzle with terrific force; this propels the plane steadily forward. It was about the time of the first settlement of America in 1620 that someone had the idea of using jet power to propel vehicles. It took the great brain of Sir Isaac Newton to design a jet powered horseless carriage. It was designed on the idea of a tea kettle with steam pushing it forward, but Newton’s idea never got beyond the planning stage. To the regret of all, jet engines now are being used mainly to power war- planes. This unfortunately tends to tear down instead of build up our civili- zation. World powers are trying to develop faster and more economical jet engines in order to gain the lead in the world’s air warfare. However, jet planes are beginning to be used for peaceful commercial flights. The first all- jet commercial airliner, first flown in 1952, is the Comet, made by the De Haviland Company of England. This plane has been breaking records that people once believed would stand forever. This thirty-six passenger plane speeds through the stratosphere at an average of four-hundred ninety miles per hour. The Comet’s passengers can sit back and enjoy a calm and noise-free ride. It is to be expected that it will take time to make a complete change to jet power. Many of the large airlines are slowly developing jet service and in years to come commercial jet power will prove propeller power inadequate. As jet power has changed the course of modern warfare, it also promises a great future for commercial travel, carrying men faster and farther in a more comfortable and safer way. Although propeller driven planes have made the world smaller, in my opinion, jet aircraft will bring world neighbors even nearer together. I think, if used wisely, jet power can tend to create a better understanding among nations and help us to take a great step forward toward world harmony. By going “Forward Forever”, the class of 1953 can achieve success in life. We promise to make the faculty here at A. D. Higgins proud of us. Unfor- tunately it is time to say our last goodby. Before we leave, my class- mates and I would like to express our deep appreciation to our parents; our teachers; our principal, Mr. White; Mr. Lee, Superintendent of Schools and the Enfield Board of Education. It is a great honor to represent the class of 1953 in thanking all those who have helped us look “Forward Forever”. George Pare A. D. Higgins Junior High School Class Prspli rg (A Trip Into The Future) The class of ’53 As seen in ’63 F rancis Maciolek and Carolyn Harris through their magic wand take us on a trip into the future. Come along and see for yourself how we have progressed. ' Mike Nosal, Tim Provencher and Tony Romano are members of the famous basketball team, “The World Bouncers.” Judy Smith and Beverly Modzelewski are very popular stewardesses on the T. W. A. Airplane. They see the world while they work. Jean Marino and Joyce Shea became nurses and are assigned to the “Sub- marine Command.” Tommy Sacco, Fred Nestor, Sam Sferrazza and Albert Nitch are artists in New York. They have their own comic strip, “Bringing Up Mother.” Marline and Maureen O’Neill are secretaries for Dr. Richard Nowak, a noted physician. V Philip Quinn, Karl Russotto and Tony Scalia have excelled the records of all the former New York Yankee players. George Pare is the senior senator from. Connecticut. Rosemarie Peraro is furthering her singing career in France. Peter Pacholski, Bert Richardson and Francis Zator are successful farmers in Enfield. Eleanor Montano, Madelene Morrison and Alice Riley are hat check girls in the club owned by Richard Skizewski in New York. Jean Rega, Beverly Secondo, Marion Tkacz and Mary Lou Wagner are con- testants for the “Miss Universe” title. Rita Olschafskie and Carolyn Tanguay have become outstanding physical direc- tors in one of our leading colleges. June Pierog, Rita Santa Croce, Angie Vizzola and Vivian Wezowicz are models for Edward Nedjoika’s Fashion House. Diane Skower, Marianne Wrisley and Dorothy Zawistowski are the newest movie discoveries staring in “Shirts Ahoy”. Helene Rybczyk, Frances Vesce and Georgina Stacy are teachers at good old Higgins. The principal is Wayne Smyth. Mary Ann Sokol and Beverly Young are members of a girls’ basketball team. Wayne Michaels, a famous scientist, is working on a new product “Scino,” which will lessen all housework. Sam Peraro and Louis Secondo are to be auditioned for the radio and tele- vision version of the “Fat Man Series.” Raymond Vane and John Vella are the two newest comedians in Show Business and they are pretty good. Elaine Pease, Victoria Rush, and Joe Orefice are the new sensational dancing team on Broadway. Robert Jemiolo and Larry Kaminski have opened a coffee shop and expect to make over fifteen million dollars this year. Their workers seem pleased with their jobs especially Howard Daly. He’s “coffee taster.” Joan Luczai has organized a girls baseball team. Some of the players are Mary Jane Albano and Angela Corenza. Their great record is 10-0. No wins and ten losses. Angela Gatto and Vincy Gennusa have now become movie stars and are the most popular girls in Hollywood. The agents who helped them reach star- dom are John Crosson and Dennis Blaney. Lawrence Kiszka and his orchestra have toured the country several times. He sure pays a heavy income tax. Stanley “muscles” Garstka, a pro- fessional wrestler, has just defeated Kenneth “strangler” Cote in a close match. Robert Gregorski now manages his own baseball team. His best players are Carmine Criscitelli, Roy Curcio and a great new rookie Howard Bromage. N William Chickosky and Lawrence D’Addabbo have just left on a trip for the moon in a new rocket ship designed by Rupert Gove and Clifford Konopka. A new jet powered car has been made and is being tested by James Colletti and his partner Robert Combs. Professor Edward Avery and his assistant Robert Barrila have discovered a new chemical which will prevent rheumatism. Vincy Liquore has just written a book entitled “How to Stay Thin.” Anna Flasinski, Mary Ann Cassamassa, Catherine Belanger, and Vincy Gacona (Continued under Glass Will) The Tatler draiuatrjs of 1953 Albert James Albano, “Bones” Honor Student, Jr. Hi-Y, Grad- uation Photographs Albert is always very happy, Telling jokes so quick and snappy. Mary Jane Albano Honor Student, Sports Editor of Tatler, Glee Club, Home Eco- nomics Club Mary Jane’s hair is long and black, And for making friends she has a knack. Edward Avery, “Roland” Boys ' Choir, Student Council Edward is president of his class. In his subjects we’re sure he’ll pass. Robert Barrila, “Bob” Bus Monitor Robert is quiet and somewhat am- bitious ; However, at times he can be mis- chievous. William Baskerville, “Willie” Boys’ Choir, Traffic Committee, Basement Committee, Noon Hour Duty Billy likes all kinds of cars. When he owms one, he’ll travel far. Catherine Belanger, “Cathy” Home Economics Club, Traffic Monitor, Glee Club Catherine is a friend in need. As a Wave she will succeed. Dennis Blaney, “Bull” Glee Club, Basketball, Basement Committee, Chairman of Play- ground Committee, Student Council Dennis is husky and tall. His greatest love is basketball. Lynn Marjorie Blomquist High Honor Student, Home Economics Club, Literary Editor of Tatler Lynn is quiet and so shy. But on her we all rely. Howard Mills Bromage, Jr. High Honor Student, Sports Editor of Tatler, Junior Hi-Y, Nominating Committee, Base- ball, Basketball Physical Education is Howard’s aim ; He’ll surely make the Hall of Fame. Martin D. Buoniconti Martin may be rather short. But you can’t find a better sport. Donna Burgess Traffic Monitor, Lunch Monitor, Gym Monitor Donna is always in our minds. Because she is so nice and kind. Joyce M. Caramazza, “Carrie” Joyce is always laughing and gay. And always has plenty of time to play. Angela Carenza, “Angel” Traffic Committee, Girl’s Base- ball, Basement Committee Angela is i)retty and very gay. Smiling and happy throughout each day. Rita J. Carrieri, “Ree” High Honor Student, Literary Editor of Tatler, Home Eco- nomics Club, Glee Club, Class Dues Rita’s future is very bright ; Her career will soar as high as a kite. Hilda Grace Carzello High Honor Student, Grad- uation Photographs, Student Council, Home Economics Club, Glee Club Though she is a little small, Hilda is a friend to all. Mary Ann Cassamassa Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Class Gift Committee, Librarian, Girls’ Baseball Mary has a pretty smile. And is good natured all the while. William Chickosky, “Billy” Junior Hi-Y, Traffic Committee Billy .seems quite shy. But there’s a twinkle in his eye. James Colletti, “Jimmie” Glee Club, Class Flow ' er Com- mittee, Traffic Monitor, Boys’ Choir, Nominating Committee A member of the Glee Club is he. And talented as can be. 1 A. D. Higgins Junior High School Robert Combs “Bob” Basement Committee, Gradua- tion Committee Robert is rather quiet and steady ; But when there’s fun he’s always ready. Kenneth R. Cote, “Coach” Honor Student, Orchestra, Stu- dent Council, Traffic Chairman As a drummer he’s the best in the valley, Let’s hope his steps lead to Tin-Pan Alley. Carmen Criscitelli, “Herman” Student Council, Traffic Com- mittee, Class Colors For Carmen, there’ll always be fun. When a repair job is to be done. John Crosson, “Beans” Student Council, Nominating Committee, Class Artist When we need a poster made, John always comes to our aid. Roy Curcio, “Red” Boys’ Choir, Baseball, Basket- ball, Student Council, Traffic Committee Roy is red-haired and tall. And extremely .qood in basketball. Lawrence M. D’Addabbo, “Larry” Honor Student Lawrence is tall in frame. To be a carpenter is his aim. Howard Edward Daly, “Dale” High Honor Student, Editor-in- Chief of Tatler, Glee Club, Graduation Gift Committee Howard Daly is a mastermind. New inventions he will find. Judith L. Feld, “Jiid” Traffic Monitor She’s happy and never blue. There is no finei’ friend ’tis true. Anna J. Flasinski, “Ann” Librarian, Honor Student This little Kill of class 8-8, Would like to be a teacher some day. Mary Ann Frankowski Student Council, Tatler Staff Her siiarklinK eyes and wavy brown hair. Send personality throuKh the air. Vincie Gacona, “Vin” Baseball, Tatler Staff, Traffic j Committee, Home Economics ‘ Club ' Vincie is someone sweet, A person everyone likes to meet. 1 Mary Gallo, “Marie” j Home Economics Club, Traffic Committee Marie is dark and attractive, too. You’ll never find her feelinK blue. Stanley Paul Garstka, “Speed” i Tatler Staff, Student Council, Playground Committee ! An auto mechanic Stanley will be, I Rut it’s hard work as he will see. j f Angela Gatto, “Ang” Honor Student, Tatler Staff, i Junior Hi-Y, Home Economics ; Club Treasurer, Cheerleader, ' Most Talkative Girl Angelr.’s Kood at basketball. And as a cheerleader she beats us all. j Vincy Gennusa, “Vin” Honor Student, Graduation Photographs, Student Council, . Junior Hi-Y Vice-President, i Glee Club Secretary, Home Economics Club Vice-President, Class Vice-President When help is needed, Vincy is there. Always ready to do her share. Evelyn Anne Golemba, “Evie” ’ Honor Student, Graduation ! Photographs, Glee Club, Home Economics Club Evelyn’s small and a wonderful friend. Always ready a .helpinK hand to lend. Judith Golden Traffic Monitor, Bus Monitor, Basement Committee, Gym Monitor Judith is our happy-RO-lucky lass. She finds fun in every class. Mary Ann Golden Home Economics Club Her pretty blond hair is .somethinR to see. And her manners are as nice as can be. Dcnald Gongola, “Goldie” Basketball, Handsomest Boy, Basement Committee, Student Council, Gym Monitor To become a ball jdayer is Donald’s ambition. We ho|)e in some leaKue he’ll find a position. Rupert D. Gove, “Rup” j Student Council, Class Motto Committee, Basketball, Baseball, ■ Playground Committee, Traffic Committee Rupert played, on the basketball team, | To be a star was his fondest dream. I The Tatler Robert Stephen Gregorski, “Gregor” Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Junior Hi-Y, Baseball, Basket- ball, Basement Committee, Class Gift Committee, Student Coun- cil, Best All-round Boy, Best Boy Dancer Bob, in height, so very tall. Has proved himself “pro” at basket- ball. Carolyn E. Harris High Honor Student, Assistant Editor of Tatler, Home Eco- nomics Club, Glee Club, Traffic Committee Carolyn Harris is as neat as can be. And a fine scholar we all agree. Robert Jemiola, “Bob” Chairman of Traffic Committee, Glee Club, Orchestra, Student Council Robert has a clarinet and likes to play. He might beat Artie Shaw some day. Dortha Faye Jennings, “Dotty” Home Economics Club, Cheer- leader, Gym Monitor, Honor Student, Traffic Monitor, Cap- tain Girls’ Baseball Team Dortha is tall and blonde, A nicer cheerleader can’t be found. Helen Johnson Home Economics Club Helen came to us late this year ; We have found her (piite a dear. Lawrence Kaminski, “Larry” Sports Editor of Tatler Larry Kaminski is witty and gay ; At basketball he loves to play. Dorothy Kennedy, “Dot” Home Economics Club, Traffic Committee, Basement Com- mittee, Gym Monitor, Play- ground Committee, Gift Com- mittee Dorothy likes to laugh and have fun. And is always fond of everyone. Lawrence Kiszka, “Larry” High Honor Student, Advertis- ing Staff of Tatler, Graduation Theme Committee, Orchestra, Class Musician Larry is a friendly fellow. And his clarinet tones are always m.ellow. Stanley Klezas, “Sonny” Glee Club, Traffic Committee, Boys’ Choir A farmer he would like to be. He’ll be a good one yet, you’ll see. Clifford Konopka, “Flip” Orchestra, Basement Committee, Bus Monitor, Playground Com- mittee Cliff likes to play the saxophone. Also calls the girls on the telephone. Emily Labonte Home Economics Club, Gym Monitor, Basement Monitor When there’s a picture to be drawn. It’s Emily Labonte that we call on. Doris Leland Basement Committee, Tatler Staff, Bus Monitor, Traffic Monitor Doris is always merry and witty. And what a joy to see one so pretty. Vincy Liquore, “Vin” Gym Monitor Vincy is our happy and pleasant one. Always having her work done. Richard E. Longmore, “Red” Traffic Monitor A smart boy is he, A veterinarian he’d like to be. Joan Irene Luczai, “Louie” High Honor Student, Business Staff of Tatler, Student Council, Traffic Committee, Orchestra, President of Glee Club, Presi- dent of Home Economics Club, Treasurer of Junior Hi-Y, Class Dues, Class Poet, Best All- Round Girl Joan will always be on top. Because in sports she’s hard to stop. Lois Luke High Honor Student, Student Council, Home Economics Club Secretary, Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Basement Committee Lois is extremely neat. And so pretty, she’s a treat. Francis Walter Maciolek, “Mitch” High Honor Student, Advertis- ing Staff of Tatler, Quietest Boy Francis, oh so quiet at times. Often composes delightful rhymes.. Jean Ann Marino Honor Student, Graduation Photographs, Home Economics Club, Glee Club Jean is kind, gentle and gay, A fine nurse she’ll make some day. Wayne Michaels Basement Committee, Traffic Monitor, Tatler Staff Always happy, always gay ; He finds fun in every way. Beverly Modzelewski, “Bev” Honor Student, Graduation Pic- ture Committee, Nominating Committee Beverly is happy all the time. And her personality fairly shines. A. D. Higgins Junior High School Frederick Nestor, “Fred” Glee Club J ' led wants to fly a plane. In a short time he ' ll have j :reat fame. Richard Nowak, “Richie” Tatler Staff, Traffic Committee Richie has a deep bass voice, And a doctor will be by choice. Rita Olschafskie, “Oakie” Home Economics Club, Glee Club, Cheerleader, Class Flower Committee, Gym Monitor Rita plays with spirit and zest. In sports she does her best. Eleanor Montano, “Pee Wee” Home Economics Club, Play- ground Committee, Basement Committee, Gym Monitor, Traf- fic Committee Eleanor may be cute and small. But her personality beats them all. Madelene Morrison, “Lee” Home Economics Club, Quietest Girl Madelene is quiet and shy. She’ll talk more by and by. Edward Nedjoika, “Pudgy” Boys’ Choir, Traffic Committee, Gym Monitor Eddie is indeed a star. In athletics he’ll travel far. Albert Nitch, “Al” Traffic Monitor Quiet and reserved is just his way. You’ll find him the .same every day. Michael Nosal Basketball, Student Council j Vice-President, Glamour Boy, ' Most Popular Boy Michael is handsome and tall. He is Rood at basketball. Marlene O’Neill Home Economics Club, Gradua- tion Theme Committee, Traffic Committee, Class Motto, Base- ball Marlene is an identical twin. And your friendshij) she will win. Home Economics Club, Traffic Committee, Basement Com- mittee, Gym Monitor When Maureen’s days in school are through. Helping others is what she’ll do. Maureen O’Neill Joseph Orefice, “Joe” Boys’ Choir, President of Stu- dent Council, Traffic Committee, Basement Committee, Basket- ball, Wittiest Boy Such a good talker is he, A lawyer we’re sure he’ll be. Peter Pacholski, “Speed” Traffic Monitor To Pete baseball is a treat. He thinks the Yankees can’t be beat. George Raoul Pare, “Red” Valedictorian, President of Graduation Class, Orchestra, President of Junior Hi-Y, Lit- erary Editor of Tatler, Smartest Boy George will succeed in life, never fear. And someday he’ll be a great engineer. Elaine Pease, “Peasie” Glee Club, Librarian, Traffic Monitor, Basement Monitor, Gym Monitor, Honor Student, Girls’ Baseball Elaine who is happy and gay. Intends to be a secretary some day. Rosemarie Ann Peraro Salutatorian, Advertising Staff of Tatler, Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Class Motto Committee, Smartest Girl Rosemarie has a beautiful voice ; When she sings we all rejoice. Samuel J. Peraro, “Sam” Honor Student, Student Council, Gym Monitor In future years he’s sure to be, A good physician — just wait and see. June Pierog, “Junie” Basement Committee, Student Council, Home Economics Club, Baseball So helpful and kind is she. She’ll always have fiiends, you’ll see. Timothy Provencher, “Ace” Basketball, Baseball, Student Council, Boys’ Choir, Traffic Committee Tim excels in all kinds of sports. But the game of basketball is his forte. Philip Quinn Librarian of Glee Club Philip is growing slim and tall. Give him a book and he’ll read it all. Jean Rega Home Economics Club, Gym Monitor, Basement Committee, Traffic Committee, Class Color Committee, Most Popular Girl, Student Council, Glamour Girl Jean is cute and always in a whirl ; She makes quite a glamour girl. The Tatler Bert Richardson, “Halfpint” Basement Committee Bert in school can’t find his way ; We wish him success day by day. Alice Jean Riley High Honor Student, Gradua- ion Photographs, Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Junior Hi-Y Alice is very smart and bright, She always tries to do things right. Anthony Paul Romano, “Tony” Honor Student, Advertising Staff of Tatler, Class Color Committee, Basketball, Student Council Tony is always happy and gay ; Basketball is the sport he likes to i)lay. Victoria Rush, “Vickey” Home Economics Club, Base- ment Committee, Class Flower Committee, Traffic Committee, Playground Committee, Girls’ Baseball, Nominating Com- mittee, Lunch Room Chairman Smiling, freckled-faced is she. And as friendly as can be. Karl Francis Russotto, “Rick” High Honor Student, Business Manager of Tatler, Secretary of Student Council, Traffic Committee, Glee Club, Basket- ball, Baseball Karl is small like Eddie Stanky ; He wants to be a New York Yankee. Helene Rybczyk, “Helen” Honor Student, Home Eco- nomics Club, Librarian, Tatler Staff, Class Motto Committee, Basement Monitor, Traffic Mon- itor It’s always a pleasure to meet her, h ' or you’ll never find anyone sweeter. Thomas Sacco, “Spook” Honor Student, Graduation Photographs Tommy may be very small. But the right answers, he can call. Rita Santa Croce Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Traffic Monitor, Gradua- tion Theme Committee Rita is a friend to all. Everyone waves when she walks down the hall. Anthony Scalia, “Scully” Baseball, Student Council, Bas- ketball, Traffic Committee, Basement Committee, Gym Monitor, Playground Committee, Most Talkative Boy Tony likes to chatter a bit ; We always enjoy his jolly wit. Beverly Secondo Home Economics Club, Student Council, Traffic Monitor, Bus Monitor, Class Color Committee Beverly is charming in every w’ay. She may make Hollywood someday. Louis Joseph Secondo, “Louie” Sports Editor of Tatler, Stu- dent Council, Basement Com- mittee When Louis plays basketball, it is the best ; In school he likes to joke and jest. Samuel A. Sferrazza, “Satch” Student Council, Graduation Committee, Basement Com- mittee, Playground Committee About his curls the girls like to tease. And that does not always Sam please. Joyce Theresa Shea, “Joycie” High Honor Student, Business Manager of Tatler, Glee Club, Orchestra, Home Economics Club, Class Flower Committee Joyce is fine in every way. Popular, witty, friendly and gay. Richard R. Skizewski, “Stretch” Honor Student, Basement Com- mittee, Bus Monitor, Noon Hour Duty Richard is so very tall. Standing beside him we feel small. Diane E. Skower, “Devs” Honor Student, Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Librarian Dependable, sincere, trustworthy and sweet. Helpful, cheerful, and always so neat. Judith Ann Smith, “Judy” Honor Student, Tatler Staff In Home Ec. Judy does excel ; In cooking and sewing she does very well. Wayne Smyth, “Smitty” Class Colors Committee In school, on the farm, he does his share. And when it comes to fun, he’s also right there. Mary Ann Theresa Sokol Honor Student, Copyist of Tatler Staff, Home Economics Club, Cheerleader She has penmanship beautiful and neat. She’s clever and tidy — a friend who can’t be beat. Georgina Stacy, “Georgie” Home Economics Club, Tatler Staff A jolly good spirit and happy too. We’re sure she follows the golden rule. Carolyn Faith Tanguay, “Carol” High Honor Student, Advertis- ing Staff of Tatler, Treasurer of Glee Club, Orchestra, Junior Hi-Y, Home Economics Club, Graduation Committee Clever, arti.stic, sweetly gay. Talented in every way. A. D. Higgins Junior High School Marion F. Tkacz Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Secretary of Graduating Class, Basement Monitor, Girls ' Baseball, Wittiest Girl Marion is in school each day, Always cheerful, happy and Kny. Raymond Vane, “Ray” Basement Comm.ittee To know Raymond is a delight. For he is always so polite. John C. Vella, “Vella” Traffic Monitor, Honor Student Poems, John, likes to write. His ver.ses are always bripht. Frances Vesce, “Franny” Honor Student, Glee Club. Librarian, Girls’ Baseball, Stu- dent Council, Traffic Monitci, Basement Monitor No finer person you’ll ever sec, A baby nurse Fi-ances want.s to be. Angelina Vizzola, “Angie” Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Traffi: Committee, Home Economics Club To be a .secretary is AnRic’s aim. In that job she will win fame. Mary Lou Wagner, “Lulu” Glee Club, Junior Hi-Y Club, Home Economics Club, Libra- rian, Graduation Committee, Nominating Committee, Npen Hour Duty, Girls’ Baseball, Prettiest Girl, Best Girl Dancer j A pretty girl is Mary Lou, | She has a cheerful nature, too. Vivian W ' ezowicz Home Economics Club, Libra- rian, Student Council President, Class Motto Committee Chair- man, Gym Monitor Friendly and sweet; that’s her way. Helping her friends everyday. Mary Ann Wrisley Home Economics Club Here is a girl (juiet and fair ; With beautiful black curly hair. Beverly Young, “Bev” Seldom a word from this lass. But she’s tops in her spelling class. Francis J. Zatcr Honor Student, Tatler Staff, Traffic Monitor, Basement Com- mittee, Bus Monitor Francis is nice in many a way. He does his work well every day. Dcrothy Zawistowski, “Dottie” Home Economics Club, Traffic Monitor, Graduation Committee, Gym Monitor, Class Flower Committee, Librarian Dorothy is happy ; Dorothy is ga ; We are ail happy she is that way. Ansuipr tlyv ®aU One day while looking at flowers in bloom, I heard strange sounds in the other room. The person seemed to sob and weep. So through the keyhole I did peek. There I saw a little old lady. Her name may be Jones, Smith, or O’Grady. In a far off land, she has a son. Who has a bullet in his lung. His name may be Mike, John, or Bud, But whoever he is he must have some blood ! This is something that cannot be bought. Is this the boy that we forgot? No, things like this folks don’t forget, They just haven’t gotten ’round to it yet. This boy’s condition will be reported “fatal,” Unless a bottle comes through with “Blood” on the label. So go to it America, fill the call! You’ll find .it helps you most of all. — Carolyn Tanguay The Tatler Class mm T he sand in the glass has run its course and time, which marks the joys and sorrows of life, beckons us forward. Loneliness creeps into our hearts as we make ready to say good- by to dear old Higgins. We, the class of 1953, being of sound mind and about to leave behind our grammar school education do make and publish this, our last will and testament. Item I — To Mr. Lee, Mr. White and members of the faculty — our gratitude for the patience and understanding they showed us during our stay with th em. Item II — To the seventh grade we leave our reputation. Preserve it well. Item III — The eighth graders wish to bestow on Miss Stewart a bottle of red ink. We are sure Miss Stewart will use it to advantage. Certain individuals of the class of 1953 make the following bequests. 1. Francis Maciolek, the Romeo of ’53, wills his romantic ability to Bobby Turner. 2. Thomas Sacco wills his basement passes, that the teachers joyfully made out, to Frank Siana. 3. Angie Vizzola leaves all the gum under her desk to John Frappier. 4. Carmen Criscitelli and Roy Curcio leave their love of study periods to Ronald Labonte and Everett Freeman. 5. Mary Jane Albano leaves her side- to-side walk to Linda Ashton. 6. Emily Labonte and Dorothy Kennedy leave their affection for Mr. Shapiro to Joanne Giaconne and Pamela Mallard. 7. Georgina Stacy wills her good humor to Adrienne Burdza. 8. Robert Gregorski and Tony Romano leave their muscles to David Rutherford and Fred Harris. 9. The girls of the eighth grade wish to leave a bottle of aspirins to Mrs. Dunn. 10. Judith Smith wills her variety of excuses for not handing homework in on time to Leon Mullen. 11. Richard Nowak leaves his ques- tioning mind to Donald Tenerowicz. 12. John Crosson wills his clowning to Bobby Croteau. N., 13. Tony Scalia leaves his constant chatter to Nickey Giaconne. 14. Larry Kaminski leaves his stu- dious and quiet ways to Carolyn Rypysc. 15. Mary Lou Wagner wills her cos- metics to Dorothy Bushey. 16. John Vella leaves his talking across the room to Charles La Fontaine. 17. Lawrence Kiszka leaves his music ability to Teddy Kopec. 18. Edward Avery leaves his ever- lasting grin to Raymond Turek. 19. Evelyn Golemba wills her quiet manners to Helen Maslanska. 20. Howard Daly and Stanley Klezos CLASS PROPHECY — Continued have just left Europe and are heading for Africa on their trip around the world. Albert Albano and Richard Longmore have oil wells in Texas which produce over ten thousand barrels of oil a day. Hilda Carzello and Lois Luke have been in Africa hunting wild animals. These specimens will be placed in the American Zoos. Marie Gallo, Doris Leland and Donna Burgess decided to get away from men so they purchased a jet powered sub- marine to keep them under-water for an indefinite time. Stanley Klezos is off the coast of Alaska hunting whales. Rita Carrieri, Judy Feld, and Dorothy Jennings are the top roller skaters in the roller derby. Mary Ann Frankowski, Judith Golden and Mary Ann Golden became miners. Don’t laugh, they discovered a large uranium mine in the Rocky Mountains. Donald Gongola has recently opened a new restaurant. His waitresses are Emily Labonte, Dorothy Kennedy and Joyce Caramazza. Lynn Blomquist and Evelyn Golemba are star feminine reporters. They were sent to the North Pole to interview an Eskimo. William Baskeiwille and Martin Buoniconti have just erected an ultra- modern building located in Arizona. After this glimpse into the future, the wave of the wand they bring you back to ’53. May you and everyone succeed. Carolyn Harris Francis Maciolek A. D. Higgins Junior High School prizes T he pupils of Alvin I). Higgins School announce with great pleas- ure that prizes will again be awarded, as in the past, to those among us who have achieved distinction in their various subjects. The two highest honor pupils will be awarded the Alvin D. Higgins Scholar- ship, and the Valedictorian will have the privilege of having his or her name engraved on the scholarship plaque and will receive a scholarship key. The outstanding citizen of the grad- uating class will receive a bronze key and a prize of two dollars and fifty cents. One of our dear friends is awarding a prize of two dollars and fifty cents to the boy and girl doing the best work in dictation. The outstanding student in history will receive five dollars from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Woman’s Club will award five dollars to the students with the highest standing in English and Mathematics. To the boy and girl who has improved most in spelling will be awarded two dollars and fifty cents each by the Higgins School Parent-Teacher Association. Two dollars and fifty cents will be awarded to the boy and girl showing the greatest improvement in general schoolwork during the year. The Lions Club will award five dollars to the pupil -having the best Vocation Scrapbook. The pupils and faculty of Alvin 1). Higgins School wish to express their appreciation to the donors of these prizes. leave their bass voices to Edward Jekot and Kenneth Lannon. 21. Beverly Secondo wills her giggles to Anita Ford. 22. Alice Riley wills her promising voice of Elsie Tatoian. 23. Karl Russotto leaves his athletic ability to James Spanswick. 24. Robert Jemiola leaves his wit to Wilfred Bourque. 25. Howard Bromage and Louis Secondo leave their efficiency for getting work in on time to Norman Reynolds and Albert Goodale. 26. Vivian Wezowicz wills her pop- ularity with the boys to Jean Ravenola. Watch out boys! 27. Joseph Orefice leaves his faith- fulness as monitor of the 8 cloak room to George Criscitelli. Keep the corridor clear, George. 28. Timmy Provencher wills his basketball talent to any seventh grader who wants to improve. 29. Marion Tkacz wills her style to Angie Nai. 30. Richard Longmore leaves his red hair to John De Venero. We hope John can use it to perfection in later years. 31. Stanley Garstka wills his love of history to anybody who is willing to take it. 32. Donald Gongola, handsomest boy, leaves his good looks to some future Rock Hudson. 33. Joan Luczai and Rita Olchafskie will their tomboy ways to Geraldine Mercolino. 34. George Pare and Rosemarie Peraro will their brains to Mary Devine and John Gourlie. 35. Carolyn Tanguay wills her blond hair to Nancy Bourgeoise. Too bad Nancy won’t have a chance to use it on Larry as Carolyn did. But we are sure Nancy has a Larry of her choice. N 36. Albert Albano wills to George White his ability to wow the seventh grade girls. . 37. Vincy Gennusa leaves her popu- larity with the teachers to Barbara Thompson. All our property having been disposed of, we hereby elect Mr. White and the faculty, the chief executors, to dispose of these items as they see fit. In wit- ness whereof, we do hereby set our hand and seal this nineteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. Attorneys Lois Luke Witnesses: Karl Russotto Red Buttons Martha Raye Julius La Rosa Mickey Mantle The Tatler HOME ECONOMICS CLUB — Photo by Brown A. D. Higgins Junior High School sports T he 1953 edition of the Higgins School basketball team, complete with new blue and white uniforms, won the Thompsonville Junior High School League by sweeping all six of its league games. The team ran roughshod over its opponents by running up a total of 378 points against 215 points for the oppo- sition. In addition, the “basketeers” eked out a slim victory, while being the under- dogs, against Suffield Academy Fresh- men team. It was a hard fought game for three periods, with the score chang- ing hands eight times. Then, with the score tied at 15-15 and with six minutes to play, quick baskets by Gregorski, Nosal and Provencher put the game on ice. This led to a 30 to 19 victory. Gregorski led the scoring with 19 points, while Nosal and Bromage featured on the defense. Against the Enfield High School Freshmen team, and playing against former Higgins players, the team refused to be defeated. Led by the scoring of Gregorski and Nosal, along with good defensive work by Scalia, Russotto and Bromage, Higgins, al- though trailing at the end of the third quarter 27 to 25, went on to win 41-36. A last-game loss to Broad Brook 32-30 marred a perfect season. Although teamwork, on the part of all players, was the most important single reason for the team’s victories, certain players cannot be overlooked. These players are high scorers — Gregorski and Romano. However, along with Bob and Tony, the offense was helped by Tony Scalia, Karl Russotto, Tim Provencher, Tom Cuscovitch, and Mike Nosal, while defensively Ruppert Gove, Dennis Blaney, Howard Bromage, Roy Curcio and Donald Gongola shone. BASKETB ALL TEAM The Tatler Autographs 6. Tu 1 1 _ hi An n n %(oJdtCo I}CurCJi QULXrJyXy sc.] njL s cx J ' cO ' n nfAX E.V( Vi ' VM 0 nS r IsC. � XGL N . c,a A. D. Higgins Junior High School Autn0rapi|s 7 |i«|| XJ ' (1 4 ' X - ' I. r ?. t V L A Ol xZtX oX O - ' (L-Ol-v . 0 ■■ ■ ;; ,■ A 9 V6? ' (y . t ' Ky . s- ) , . IlJ ' i Autograplja A. D. Higgins Junior High School COMPLIMENTS OF Robert W. Child TOWN CLERK COMPLIMENTS OF SOPHIE’S 79 Church Street HARVEY C. BRAINARD Printing Society and Commercial Makers of GOOD IMPRESSIONS” Smce 1914 Latest designs in oAttractire WEDDING INVITATIONS Printed : Raised Letter : Genuine Engraved This Year Book Is a Product of Our Office Phone 4242 65 High St. Thompsonville, Conn. YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler I j ENFIELD MOTOR CO., INC BUICK SALES AND SERVICE TYDOL GAS : VEEDOL OIL COMPLETE LUBRICATION SERVICE ; Dial 4848 ENFIELD ST. Thompsonville PICKENS COMPLIMENTS OF HARDWARE JARRETT AGENCY Power Lawn Mowers F. W. 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Higgins Junior High School I ' ■ ' I COMPLIMENTS OF NOWAK’S COMPLIMENTS OF PHARMACY NORTH END C. J. NOWAK, Reg. Ph., Prop. HARDWARE IH 1 1 75 Church St. Thompsonville il ERNEST SHOP MARIE’S DRY CLEANING RESTAURANT | TAILORING 1 Alterations and Dry Goods GRINDERS As you like them Tel. 5780 846 Enfield St. 1 1 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. 34 Pleasant St. Phone 7283 COMPLIMENTS OP COMPLIMENTS OF Thompsonville EGAN Bottling Works MOTORS 854 Enfield St. Tel. 4.520 CYBULSKI’S DRESSMAKER RESTAURANT SHOP |l COMPLETE LINE OF j Polish and American Foods Women’s Wear ALTERATIONS j 54 Whitworth Street Tel. 7340 j ! 1 YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler I PILCH’S Farm Fresh Poultry and Eggs Elm Street THOMPSONVILLE Phone 7612 |j TONY TROIANO Sunheat Fuel Distributors i GALE MOTORS i YOUR FORD DEALER GENERAL REPAIRS RANGE AND FURNACE OILS Phone 4021 777 Enfield St. 875 Enfield St. THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. 4 Tel. 5586 COMPLIMENTS OF DR. CLARKE A. CARLE, D. M. D. 69 High Street II PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS | ' ' • ' ' . ■ - ■ mS A. D. Higgins Junior High School 3ie6t ta the (iici6 of 53 From the Glee Club and Orchestra of ’52 and ’53 MAY ALL THE SONGS WE SANG TOGETHER BRING BACK PLEASANT MEMORIES IN DAYS TO COME GRAHAM’S SHOES — AND — FURNISHINGS 44 Pearl St. Thompsonville LUCILE’S Teen’s, Misses’, Juniors’ — AND — WOMEN’S APPAREL LEANDER Sewing Machine Co. REPAIHING ON All makes of Home and Factory Sewing Machines COMPLETE SEWING NEEDS NEW AND USED MACHINES CHARLIE’S Neighborhood Grocery Store MEATS : GROCERIES VEGETABLES CHARLES WIEZALIS, Prop. Tel. 8904 42 Asnuntuck St. Phone 8746 135 Main St. I YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler COMPLIMENTS OF Brainard-Ahrens, Inc. — THE — GENERAL First National Bank INSURANCE OF THOMPSONVILLE “THE FRIENDLY BANK” REAL ESTATE 90 Pearl St. Phone 4738 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. THOMPSONVILLE HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE : WALL PAPER : PAINTS VARNISHES : OILS : GLASS : ETC. SPORTING GOODS HEADQUARTERS Phone 5242 112-114 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. HAR-B AR TURKEYS Lura Mohrbacher GEORGE D. CROMBIE TEACHER OF ▼ Voice Telephone 4915 yr i Enfield Street Thompson ville Telephone 3634 ANTHONY MOLINSKI Oldsmohile and Pontiac 9:5r Enfield St. THOMPSONVILLE Tel. .3.‘5. ' 7 YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School Phone Windsor Locks 2-5433 For TH E BEST in PLUMBING AND HEATING AL KRUPA Rioerview Boulevard Suffield, Conn, There Is No Substitute For Quality)” KRUPA’S FUEL OIL Oil Burner Sales and Service East Street Suffield, Conn. Telephone: Windsor Locks 2-5312 YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF Ann a l|np MARY PRATSON, Prop. HOWARD CLEANERS ▼ 1 ▼ 30 Pearl Street Dial 4760 Across from Post Office 80 High St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF THE PAWELEC DAIRY Spaulding Gardens CRAIG’S “ART WITH FLOWERS” Kiddie Centre FINEST OF Babies’ and Children’s Telephone 5622 Wear 36 Pearl St. Thompsonville 39 Pearl St. Thompsonville SUCCESS TO THE . . . Sraliuating Class of 1953 FROM THE Enfield Police Benevolent Association YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED L A. D. Higgins Junior High School ' est Wishes FROM THE Home Economics Club of fs — THE — COMPLIMENTS OF THOMPSONVILLE DRUG CO. Mrs. Emma B. Banner ' W Corner of Main and Pearl Sts. HANDLEY MOTORS TEACHEPv OF PIANOFORTE Hudson MARK E. (JIM) HANDLEY Tel. 6776 240 Enfield St. 25 Central St. Phone 4352 YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler I C. J. FRANCIS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BUILDERS Concrete Foundations WALNUT STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Bigelow Wallace A. Marek RUGS — CARPETS Jeweler FABER’S OPPOSITE THE MILL WE SPECIALIZE IN Tel. 3345 — 3346 Thompsonville - - Connecticut International Sterling Wallace Sterling IT’S . . . Heirloom Sterling PENNEY’S ALL FAMOUS MAKES — FOR — Modern, Pleasant Shopping at Home OF WATCHES — and — DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS Tel. 4131 Thompsonville Pearl St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. Higgins Junior High School TATOIAN’S ICE CREAM AGENCY FOR MARY OLIVER CANDIES A COMPLETE LINE OF SCHRAFFT’S BULK CHOCOLATES Make up your Own Assortment LET US TAKE CAKE OF YOUR PARTY NEEDS _ for — ICE CREAM FRUIT BASKETS MADE TO ORDER We Carry Only a Select Line of Fruit A. TATOIAN WHERE QUALITY AND SERVICE ARE THE WATCH WORDS 76 Pearl St. Thompsonville Tel. 8905 YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler ENFIELD VENETIAN BLIND MFG. CO. Custom Made Blinds Aluminum Storm Doors - Windows and Aluminum Awnings 47 Church Street Telephone 7683 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. ' COMPLIMENTS OF FRANK P. SMYTH Fuel Dealer COAL and OIL 1 98 Prospect St. Tel. 4610 Tel. 4138 Elm St. Riverview Dairy MAPvSHALL A. SMITH Thompsonville Connecticut COMPLIMENTS OF SCITICO MARKET LIBERTY COMPLIMENTS OF CLEANERS CHICK’S 24-HOUR SERVICE Confectionery Store Shirts Laundered ▼ 70 Alden Avenue 59 Pleasant St. YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School Barbara E. Magill TEACHER OP PIANO 139 Pearl Street Phone 4479 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. THE RED ROSE Luncheonette FOUNTAIN SEPvVICE SANDWICHES FISH ’N CHIPS 76 Enfield St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF JAVORSKI’S Dry Goods : Furnishings Specialties 41 Pleasant St. Thompsonville, Conn. COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF LOCARIO BROS. B. ALAIMO SONS DeSoto : Plymouth Phone 4747 DEALERS 907 Enfield St. Tel. 4651 43 Whitworth St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF SULLIVAN’S RESTAURANT I YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The T A T L E R COMPLIMENTS OF LOUIS CHEVROLET COMPLIMENTS OF — THE — GEO. S. PHELPS CO. CRICHTON CARD AND GIFT SHOP yr Thompsonville, Connecticut 55 Pearl St. Thompsonville — THE — MALIA SHOP Millinery Women’s, Children’s and Infants’ Wear 53 Pearl St. Tel. 5198 NORRIS’S Pastry Slioppe If you want a good Donut, Eat Ours High Street Thompsonville STEELE’S DRUG, INC. B. M. OATES, Reg. Pharm. The Prescription Store of Northern Connecticut OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY LUNCHEONETTE — DINNERS SERVED DAILY 118 PEARL STREET Phone 5030 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. I YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED A. D. Higgins Junior High School Y OU now have reached the cross- road of your basic education on graduating from A. D. Higgins School. Your high school days lie jnst ahead. Your willingness to learn and the conscientions efforts made in furthering your education will he determining factors to the amount of success you will share upon tak- ing your place in the business or professional fields. Bigelow- Sanford MAIN STREET THOMPSONVILLE, CONN PRESS OF H. C. BRAINARD, THOMPSONVILLE, CONN.