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

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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

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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

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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.