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

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1957 volume:

XLbc tiatler Edited and Published by the Pupils of A. D. Higgins Junior High School, Thompsonville, Connecticut Volume XXXIV, No. 1 June, 1957 THE FACULTY Superintendent Principal Karl D. Lee Ernest K. White Assistant Superintendent Joseph Homicki Vice-Principal Mary E. O’Neil Supervisor of Music Walter Bradley School Nurse Josephine E. Epstein Supervisor of Art Arlene Kerr Wilcox Genevieve R. Delaney Jesse A. Meyers Winifred Stewart Dominick L. Lepore Ralph J, Cerrato Cecelia M. Bennett Ida M. Perdrizet Teachers Kathryn P. Dunn Helen F. Fahey Mary E. O’Neil Marie C, Shea J. Peter Holscher Fannie M. Sweeney Mario A. Gentile Stanley Zebrowski Dorothy C. Malley Sophie A. Mack Esther H. Bania Rita M. Evans Grace C. Gardner Joseph D. Lamana Janitors Telesfor Sredzinski James Steele TATLER OFFICERS, 1956-1957 Editor-in-Chief Barbara Jones Assistant Editor Richard Matulewicz Literary Editors Carolyn Parlin, Joan Buoniconti, Carol McFall Sports Editor Ernest Harrington Business Managers Mary Ann Maciolek, William Zeronsa Advertising Staff — Kathleen DiMaso, Claire Polek, Stanley Kupiec, James Carzello, Ronald Bennett, Alphonso Nosal Photographs — Nancy Bessette, Bertha Prajzner, Rhoda Persky, Richard Bragg, Gary Coolen, Carol Pacholski, David Mongon, Charles Sabia, June Casarella Jingles — Dianne Molyn, Matthew Blaszko Statistics — Kathleen Legienza, Maureen Mullen, Donald Grippo Distributors — Wallace Bennett, Albert Ouellette, Roberta Colletti, Joan Kurley, Judith Child Advisors — Genevieve R. Delaney, Cecelia M. Bennett The Tatler STATE LINE Luncheonette and Variety Store 17 Enfield St. Tel. RI 5-8865 COMPLIMENTS OF LINCOLN SPA COMPLIMENTS OF HERB’S RESTAURANT 38 Alden Ave. Thompsonville WAYSIDE COMPLIMENTS OF HARDWARE, Inc. (Next to the A P Super Market) Hardware, Housewares Paint, Electrical and Plumbing Supplies FISHING SUPPLIES A. MANISCALCHI dc SONS MARKET FRESH MEATS Tel. Pvl 5-6650 Thompsonville 38 Whitworth St. RI 5-4049 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Tatler COMPLIMENTS OF SULLIVAN’S RESTAURANT DINNERS DAILY COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF SANTA’S MAGGIO’S Barber Shop MARKET FRESH Meats and Vegetables 63 School St. Thompsonville Enfield St. Thompsonville LOUISE SHOP ALBERT VESCE WOMEN’S WEAR 1 “THE BIKE MAN” Dresses, Skirts, Blouses Underwear, Hats, Gloves General Repairing THE COLUMBIA DEALER We carry a complete line of Children’s and Infants’ Wear Tel. RI 5-6768 Skate and Tool Sharpening OPEN EVENINGS 82, 84, 90 North Main St. 846 Enfield St. Thompsonville Tel. RI 5-8822 Thompsonville THOMPSONVILLE HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE : WALL PAPER : PAINTS GLASS : HOUSEHOLD GOODS : CLOCKS SPORTING GOODS : ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES WE GIVE S H GREEN STAMPS Phone RI 5-5242 112-114 Main Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. Higgins Junior High School Compliments of The Thompsonville Trust Company Incorporated 1871 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. Complete Banking Service Branch at Somers Conn. MEMBER: FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. Higgins Junior High School GOOD LUCK TO THE Graduating Class of ’57 Textile Workers Union of America A. F. L. — C. I. O. LOCAL 2188 90 Main Street THOMPSONVILLE — CONNECTICUT MARNELL SHOP Strand Theater Building COMPLETE LINE OF Children’s and Infants’ Wear COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF SOUTH END VINCENT’S MARKET VARIETY Thompsonville Connecticut PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS CompUments of DUNN’S MOTEL REGINA’S Beauty Salon Beauty Culture in Every Line 740 Enfield St. Cor. Alden Ave. and Enfield St. Tel. RI 5-5548 Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF MODERN BAKERY WEDDING CAKES OUR SPECIALTY 56 School St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF MR. AND MRS. ROBERT B. BERGER LIBERTY DRIVE-IN Cleaners and Launderers l-HOUR SERVICE 910 Enfield St. Thompsonville DICK’S PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Elm Street — Thompsonville Tel. RI 5-4135 Residence, RI 5-5471 PLEASE PATRONIZE OI R ADVERTISERS A. D. Higgins Junior High School Compliments of Lodovico Magrini TOWN CLERK — AND — TREASURER COMPLIMENTS OF JOSEPH MELFA Shoe Repairing yr 38 South St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF La RUSSA APPLIANCE STORE Pearl St. Tel. PJ 5-5595 COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF CARONNA’S CHICK’S MARKET Confectionery Store ▼ 46 No. Main St. Thompsonville 59 Pleasant St. YOUR PATRONAGE OF OUR ADVERTISERS IS SOLICITED The Tatler COMPLIMENTS OF DR. (XARKE A. CARLE, D. M. D. 69 High Street COMPLIMENTS OF BOB’S Variety Store STATE LINE COMPLIMENTS OF HALGAS Shoe Repair Service 8 ALDEN AVE. Thompsonville Connecticut COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF THOMPSONVILLE SIS’S BOTTLING WORKS DRIVE-IN 854 Enfield Street Phone RI 5-5317 Tel. RI 5-8834 924 Enfield St. Thompsonville ECONOMY OFFICE EQUIPMENT, Inc. 55 High St. — Thompsonville, Conn. Portable Typewriters and Ribbons RENTALS COMPLETE SCHOOL SUPPLIES Everything for the Complete Business Office PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. Higgins Junior High School Tatoian’s Ice Cream A COMPLETE LINE OF SCHRAFFrS BULK CHOCOLATES MAKE UP YOUR OWN ASSORTMENT LET US TAKE CARE 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 RI 5-8905 COMPLIMENTS OF HOWARD CLEANERS Across from Post Office 80 High St. Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF LOUIS CHEVROLET CYBULSKFS RESTAURANT Polish and American Foods 54 Whitworth Street COMPLIMENTS OF NOWAK’S PHARMACY C. J. NOWAK, Reg. Ph., Prop. 75 Church St. Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERR The Tatler ALAN DRUG CONNECTICUT’S MOST BEAUTIFUL Self-Service Drug Store OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Plenty of Free Parking 581 Enfield Street Tel. RI 5-8118 COMPLIMENTS OF SILVER GRILL RESTAURANT CLASSIC BEAUTY SALON COMPLIMENTS OF Cornelius F. Sullivan SELECTMAN I COMPLIMENTS OF J. C ALAIMO Tel. PJ 5-6313 Thompsonville COMPLIMENTS OF WHITE CIRCLE LINES PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A. D. Higgins Junior High School Compliments of Norbert D. Senio FIRST SELECTMAN j i COMPLIMEN TS OF I Dr. T. J. Valenski Barbara E. Magill TEACHER OF PIANO 139 Pearl St. Phone PJ 5-4479 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. MILO D. WILCOX : COMPLIMENTS OF General Insurance B. ALAIMO M. D. WILCOX MARKET C. R. WILCOX Tel. RI 5-4747 47 Pearl St. Thompsonville 43 Whitworth St., Thompsonville PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Tatler HARVEY C. BRAINARD Printing SOCIETY AND COMMERCIAL aken of GOOD IMPRESSIONS” Since 1914 Latest Designs in Attractive WEDDING INVITATIONS Printed : Raised Letter : Genuine Engraved This Year Book Is a Product of Our Office Phone RI 5-4242 65 High Street Thompsonville, Conn. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A, D. Higgins Junior High School STEELE’S DRUG, INC. B. M. OATES, Reg. Pharm. The Prescription Store of Northern Connecticut OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY 118 PEARL STREET Phone RI 5-5030 THOMPSONVILLE, CONN. COMPLIMENTS OF MATTY’S and FRANK’S RESTAURANT GOOD FOODS BEVERAGES PLEASANT STREET COMPLIMENTS OF JOSEPH T. GLISTA COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF HIGH STREET EARL’S BARBER SHOP GULF STATION - Corner Enfield Street and Alden Avenue 33 High Street Thompsonville Thompsonville - - Connecticut ANTHONY MOLINSKI Oldsmobile and Pontiac 93.5 Enfield St. THOMPSONVILLE Tel. RI 5-3357 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE CLASS OF 1957 respectfully dedicates this issue — of — — to — iMisB Anna iJJ. Parakilas A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. — Irving ©atlpr Edited and Published by the Pupils of A. D. Higgins Junior High School, Thompsonville, Connecticut Claaa on0 “Hail, Higgins Junior High” (Adapted from Hail, Pensylvania ' ) 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. Claaa Now is the time to say farewell. To the dear school we love so well; It was here we learned to read and write. And to do our homework every night. Our principal and teachers were thought- ful, indeed, Ready to help when we were in need; Together we worked in study and play. And already it’s here — “Graduation Day.” At Higgins we’ve made many a friend. Now our eighth year has come to an end. This is our last and fond good-bye. To the school we’ll remember, Higgins Junior High. — Kathleen Legienza 51 0 Class of X057: For the past several years it has been my privilege to address a few pertinent remarks to the members of the graduating class. This role makes it possible for me, acting as a representative of the faculty, to be among the first to extend to you, our heartiest best wishes for your continued success. The class of 1957, in a fitting tribute to the observance of Flag Day, has ably chosen for its graduation exercises the general theme, ' ' To Thee We Sing”, and the equally impressive Class Motto, Long May It Wave”. From its earliest beginnings, our flag has been a symbol of freedom to the oppressed throughout the world. It is the banner of a proud and gallant peoples dedicated to the principles of freedom, justice and equality, not for ourselves alone but for all who bear the heavy yoke of oppression even in the most remote areas known to man. Our country at this moment is a recognized leader in the family of nations. Time and events have placed us in a position of grave responsibilities to our present and future generations. There are in this world today forces bent on the enslavement of all liberty loving peoples. Freedom in our land will continue to flourish as long as Americans can raise their hands in salute to our flag and proclaim to all the world Long May it Wave”. Cordially yours, Ernest K. White, Principal I’HE TaTLER CltlasB History H ere we are — the graduating class of 1957. Gee! How time has flown! Remember those first few days of junior high. Alert, but confused, we waited expectantly wondering what to do. We were assigned to our respective divisions and spent the first few days getting acquainted with new books, schedules, classmates and teachers. And brother! Remember those in-between- period “traffic jams”? Thank goodness there was always a faculty member to come to our rescue. Our first task, after getting settled, was to elect class officers for Student Council, the lawmaking body of junior high. Our representatives were : Caroline Cogtella, Kathleen Di Maso, and Dorothy Porcello of 7 ; Michael Pacholski, Alfred Harnois, and Kathleen Vail of 7 ; James Zirolli, Judith Child, and Patricia Massaro of 7 ; and Paul Bonanno, Leo Fede, and Nancy Gannuscio of 7 . Next, on the schedule, came the maga- zine drive. With much school spirit, we plunged right into the job of selling subscriptions. The seventh and eighth grades were divided into two teams: the Blue and the Red, respectively. We did work very hard, but failed to reach our goal. Our highest salesman was Kathleen Di Maso. Around the middle of October, school clubs were organized. Mrs. O’Neil took charge of the Glee Club and Orchestra and worked vigorously to make our “ever-changing” voices harmonize. Mr. White helped to organize the Junior Hi-Y, which proved very successful with Angelo Lamagna, Katherine Kineas, Kathleen Carroll, and Judith Diegoli as officers. Many speakers came to the meetings to acquaint us with such topics as “Police Work”, “Juvenile Delin- quency”, and other related subjects. Then National Education Week ar- rived. Mr. White had appointed guides and registrars to welcome our parents. The week passed with much success. Along cam.e the annual judging of the Tuberculosis essays. The first prize was won by Joan Buoniconti of 7L Joan Mahelsky of 8 received second prize. Finally, after long hard days of school- work came the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Fahey’s class, 7 , presented an interest- ing Christmas assembly in pantomime commemorating the Birth of Christ. After the holidays were behind us, we again settled down to school curriculum. Soon, time came for a new Student Coun- cil. Those elected from the seventh grade were : Ronald Bennett, Kathleen Di Maso, and Kathleen Legienza of 7 ; Susan Lewis, Lucille Sika, and Nancy Bessette of 72 ; James Zych, Edward Waskiel, and Barbara Cimino of 7 ; and Francis Walenta, Grace Di Rosa, and Seraphina Verdina of 7 . Higgins’ Basketball team came out on top with an undefeated season. Players like Alphonso Nosal, Ronald Bennett, and Robert Chillson received varsity letters. In our English classes we were assigned to write Americanism Essays which were to be entered in a state con- test by the American Legion. Under the direction of Mario Dei Delori, Higgins Baseball team was or- ganized. The team came through with flying colors and took the championship. The seventh grade players were: Robert Chillson, Donald Gippo, Edward Waskiel, Richard Matulewicz, and Paul Pochron. The spring months came upon us and with them, came the traditional May Exhibit. We were called upon to pro- duce the projects we had worked on during the year. Some of the projects on display were related to such subjects as science, music, geography, hygiene and literature. June passed rapidly as the eighth graders prepared for their graduation, and we, as “lowly seventh graders”, looked forward to our summer vacation and to the coming September. Part II Although our glorious vacation had come to an end, we were, somehov , glad to get back into the swing of things at school. The thrill of being eighth graders overtook us and filled us with a queer sensation. We were then the “senior” class ! The first thing on the schedule was choosing room officers. Our leaders were: Dennis Bielitz, Richard Typrowicz, and Joseph Ravosa of Susan Lewis, Lucille Sika, and Nancy Bessette of 8 ; Carmen Catania, Paul Bonanno, and Rose Ann Porcello of 8®; Alphonso Nosal, Joan Kurley, and Donald Grippo of 8 ; Leonard Montano, Leon Janik, and Jean Mancuso of 88. The school clubs were organized at the beginning of the year. Unfortun- ately, the Junior Hi-Y was disbanded this year because of a busy schedule. The Glee Club and Orchestra were again A. D. Higgins Junior High School organized, this year under the super- vision of Mr. Bradley. The annual magazine drive was off with a “bang” under the supervision of Miss Shea and Mrs. Bennett. The high- est salesman was Judith Child. As a reward for their hard work during the drive, four members of the “Thirty Dollar Club”, Charles Hopson, Edward Waskiel, Virginia Evans, captain of the winning team, Robert Nowak; and Mrs. Bennett attended a Boston Red Sox Game at Fenway Park. Along came National Education Week. The guides and registrars were chosen and fulfilled their jobs quite well. Many parents came and observed teachers and pupils in action. Under the training of Ralph Cerrato, our basketball team was organized. The eighth grade participants were: David Mongon, Mathew Blaszko, Alphonso Nosal, Stephen Gregorski, Donald Grippo, Ronald Bennett, James Carzello, Raymond Fiore, Paul Pochron, Charles Maggio, Leon Janik, Richard Matule- wicz, Francis Walenta and Thomas Murphy. As in previous years, the Tuberculosis essays were judged at this time. Carol Pacholski and Carolyn Parlin, both of 8 , received first and second prizes. Along came the long-awaited Christmas holidays. At our annual class parties, we exchanged greetings and gifts, then left for a carefree but short vacation. Upon our return, we elected a new Student Council. Members from the eighth grade were: Marion Lange, Fred Gavey, and Kenneth Chaine of ; Wallace Bennett, James Daly, and Neil Tammaro of 8 ; James Lyko, Harvey Gemme, and Nancy Gannuscio of 8®; Richard Matulewicz, Marilyn Sperrazza, and Carol Pacholski of 8 ' ; and Russell Bellico, Thomas Murphy, and Patricia Massaro of 8 . In addition to electing division officers, we, as “seniors”, elected officers for the entire eighth grade. Those chosen were: President — John Devine, Vice-president — James Zirolli, and Secretary — Jo-Ann Rom ano. The main duty of the class officers was to co-ordinate the gradua- tion activities. With our leaders chosen, we started preparations for graduation. The Tatler staff was announced with Barbara Jones and Richard Matulewicz as Editor-in- chief and Assistant-editor. Literary Editors were: Carol McFall, Joan Buoniconti, and Carolyn Parlin; Sports Editor, Ernest Harrington; Business Managers, Mary Ann Maciolek and William Zeronsa; the faculty advisors were Miss Delaney and Mrs. Bennett. JV elcome, Mr. Homtcki Dear Me. Homicki: We, the graduating class of “57”, heartily welcome you as assistant superintendent of the Enfield school system. Your po- sition has been the first of its kind in Enfield. We are happy that an educator of your character and ability has been appointed to assist in guiding and educating the youth of our community. May you be happy and successful in your work in Enfield. Respectfully yours, Graduates of 1957 Several instructors from Enfield High School came to introduce us to their courses and what the school has to offer. Some of the subjects on which they spoke were: agriculture, English, Latin, home economics, history, general business, and woodworking. Mr. Carter from Hartford Regional Technical High School also came, speaking on secondary education. As in the past, graduation committees were organized. These were: the color, flower and theme committees. The class was called upon to vote on what they would like as their class emblems. Our class colors were blue and white; class flower, American Beauty Rose; and class theme, “Long May it Wave”. The American Legion again sponsored a state-wide essay contest. This year, the essays were entitled, “What is a Derrocracy?”. Surprise! Coming into school one day we found achievement tests awaiting us. These tests were for the purpose of measuring our ability and acted as a review of all the school work we had had up until that time. Warmer days meant baseball. Ralph Cerrato took on the job of coaching our boys in this sport. The eighth grade players were: James Wile, Michael Okraska, Donald Grippo, Edward Waskiel, Paul Pochron, Leon Janik, Stephen Gregorski, Richard Matulewicz, John Messemer, Richard Fecteau, Barry McNelly, and Ernest Harrington. Miss Delaney’s class, 8 , sponsored an excellent assembly. Lieutenant Diffendal, 1’he T ' atler Class propljsrg Hi Folks: This is Claire Polek, your roving re- porter, for the New York Times, and my assistant and former classmate from A. D. Higgins School, Kathleen Legienza, now head photographer for the paper. We are here to collect material for our column, “What’s Doing?”, and are broad- casting over station N.E.W.S. at the same time. This is a very exciting moment at the New York Harbor, for the great Metro- politan Opera star, Kathleen DiMaso, is soon to arrive from her world tour on the U.S.S. Higgins “57”, constructed by the noted firm of Paul Bonanno and Company and designed by Matthew Blaszko. By the way, Matthew is married to the former Elaine Jemiola, Miss America of 1968. Throughout the ship are beautiful paintings by Mary Ann A rnone. Here to meet the Prima Donna are many former friends and classmates. Among these are the famous movie actresses, Siisanne Beyer and Jo-Ann Lamagna; the new singing quartet, “The Four Squares”, consisting of Alphonso Nosal, James Zych, William Ball and Richard Typrowicz; and the girls’ soft- ball team of Thompsonville, Conn, of which Gail Lees is manager and Dorothy Porcello, Diane Molyn, Bertha Prajznar and Nancy Renolds are players. Oh! No! Are my eyes failing me? No, it’s true! Thomas Ragno is their water boy! While we are waiting for the boat to dock, Pll switch over to my partner. Kathleen Legienza, who has been busy snapping pictures of different person- alities around the pier. O.K. Claire! I just had the pleasure of meeting our old classmate, Robert Cuscovitch, and his wife, the former Jacqueline Santoro. He is now a great cattle rancher in Texas. The forelady on his ranch is “Wild West Debbie Coolen” who does a good job of bossing the cowboys, among whom are James Wile and James Blowen. I was talking to Enfield’s new Chief of Police, Wallace Bennett, and his bride, the former Marion Lange. He is using helicopters for crime detecting. He has them in the sky at all times. Ah, here comes that new sprinkler system on wheels, with Joseph Wojcik as driver and Michael Ryan as gadget controller. Look who’s Here! Why, it’s Carl Piemonte, Mayor of New York. I hear he is going to present the “Key of the City” to the new Olympic Champion Discus thrower, Dennis Bielitz. Hurrah, for Dennis ! The tugboats are pulling the large ocean liner into its place. Gerry Luke is at the helm of the “Debbie I” and Leon Janik is pilot of the “Andrea”. I can just about distinguish the Captain of the Vessel — Oh Yes! It’s David Mongon. Behind him, Leonard Montano, the radio operator, is standing. On a lower deck is the chief cook, Edward Ingraham, surrounded by two dining room stewards, Edgar Baskerville and an army officer involved in Nike opera- tions and two of his assistants, pre- sented a fascinating film on guided missiles and answered our many enthus- iastic questions after the film. During the year we were again called upon to construct projects which were displayed at the May Exhibit. The Exhibit was a great success. The students who made the honor role were announced by Mr. White just be- fore spring vacation. The two highest were: Valedictorian, John Devine and Salutatorian, Kathleen Di Maso. One of the last activities on the pro- gram was class day. Seventh and eighth grade students were present to hear our prepared speeches. Exercises included the Class History, Prophecy, Will, Sta- tistics and the awarding of varsity letters. Finally, our class social! The picnic! Bright and early, buses arrived to take us to Mountain Park. We sang and shouted excitedly all the way. The roller coaster and whip provided the most thrills! We had a great time; but didn’t like the thought of leaving Mount Tom. After eight years of hard work our big day finally came . . . Graduation! Decked out in our best clothes, we proudly received our diplomas, which marked the end of our elementary edu- cation and the beginning of our high school days. Class Historians: Carol McFall Mary Ann Maciolek Faculty Advisor Ralph Cerrato A. D. Higgins Junior High School Richard Fecteau. The deck hands are very busy trying to steady the boat. Chester Lempitsky is throwing a rope from the ship to Barry McNelly on the docks. Thomas Arroivsmith, John Mes- semer and Thomas M urphy are rushing around in preparation for custom inspec- tion. And there is F.B.I. Agent, Charles Maggio, looking for some jewel thieves again, I suppose. The gang plank is down at last and the passengers have started to disem- bark. The first off the boat is Dr. Barbara J. Jones, the famous surgeon, who performed an outstanding liver operation on “Princess Tippitittimouse”, the former Joan Buoniconti, now of Lower Glamourania. With Dr. Jones is Joan Kurley, the outstanding nurse of the year! Down the ramp come Monsieur Car- men Catania and his wife, Marilyn Sperrazza, French hair stylists. They mentioned that they had attended the world wrestling matches in Sweden, where Jean Mancuso took the champion- ship away from Barbara ‘Slim” Cimino who is now brokenhearted. Poor James Lyko, the referee, was left bald after the hair pulling results. Madame Caroline Cogtella, the famous Paris dress designer, and her best seam- stress, Rosalie Colca, are here to plan the trousseau for Faith Mallinson, who will soon mary Richard Bragg, Junior Sena- tor from Connecticut. What’s that? It was dropped by that deck hand ! Oh, a program of the Russian Ballet. Well, what do you know? Carolyn ‘Twinkletoes ' ' Leone is leading ballerina in the new Ballet, “Frog Pond”, which was written by Carlo Carlone. The leading male dancer is Fred “Light- foot” Gavey. Others in the cast are: Karen Gates, Shirley Ellis, Gerald Giles and Charles “Sideburns” Hopson. Some important person must be ap- proaching from the noise of the crowd. No wonder! It is none other than John Devine, President of the United States, rushing to confer with Secretary of State James Zirolli, who is just return- ing from Timbucto. He will leave im- mediately to visit Ronald Freeman, the Ambassador to Spain, who is now vaca- tioning at Francis Walenta ' s Fishing Lodge in the Rockies. Here comes Kathleen DiMaso now. She is followed by her business manager, Carol McFall; assistant business mana- ger, Patricia Tough ; and private secre- tary, Marion Lamana. As they leave the ship the band plays, “Dig Me Daddy- 0,” a new song written by Thomas Gates. Among the members of Stan Kupiec’s Band we recognize Joseph Ravosa and Donald Grippo, the silver note trumpeters; Richard Krusinski, the cool clarinetist; and Neil Tammero the dreamy drummer. And now, back to Claire! Hi Again! There is Paul Hayes with his pet monkey. How he has changed! He is now in charge of the Bronx Zoo and tells us that m.any of our friends are working there. Patricia Targonski is dietician for the animals; Albert Ouellette waters the elephants; and William Zeronsa is official fly-catcher of the zoo. He has a new intricate machine which catches flies by the dozens. I have just learned from John Thibo- deau, dock policeman, that Susan Lewis, HIGGINS GLEE CLUB 1’he Tatler judo expert, is now a guard for the British Crown Jewels in London. Dolena Besse and Bonnie Garrow are married to American diplomats and are now living in Athens, Greece. Patricia Massaro, or I should say Lieutenant Massaro of the United States Waves, is stationed in Hawaii. Kathleen DiMaso just told me she had a ride in Thomas Tornatore ' s jinricksha in Tokyo and heard Judith Collins play the violin in Shanghai. Incidentally, did you see, in this morning’s paper, the announcement of Lois Martin ' s engagement to Richard Bourheau, who is the present Water Com- missioner of New York City? Her mother is giving a big party tonight in honor of the couple. Joseph Calcasola is catering for this big event. His famous waitresses, Sharon Beard, Grace DiRosa, and Lucille Sika, dressed as various flowers, will serve the dinner. Roberta Colletti, Powers model, has her photograph on the cover of the latest “Life” magazine. In the same issue is a flne article about the new atomic hats designed by Judith Child. Our surf-board team, composed of Carol ‘Here I Come, There I Go , Adams, Susan ' ‘Trixie Bent, and James Carzello, is arriving on this ocean liner too. They will represent us at the Olympics and will be joined later by Jo-Ann Romano, the hundred yard dash runner; Geral- dine Giles, the broad jumper; and Francis “Giant Golden, the pole-vault- ing champion. Harvey “Rubber jaiv Gemme and Nancy Gannuscio will be our team in the Bubble Gum contest. Harvey’s record is a bubble as large as a basketball! We hope Nancy can beat that! There’s Stephen Gregorski, owner of the huge “Greggy” Circus. It is now playing in Madison Square Gardens in New York City. I understand James Daly and Bonita Lineham are the star aerial acrobats, Ronald Wells is the lion tamer, Michael Okraska is the fire and sword swallower in the side show, while Nancy Bessette charms the snakes. Michael Pacholski is the funny man who makes everyone laugh with his antics. Edward Waskiel and Raymond Fiore, from the United Nations Security Coun- cil, are here to meet their co-worker, Richard Matulewicz, who is returning from a meeting of UNESCO in Switzer- land. His secretary, Catherine Vail, accompanied him. Here is the engineer of the ship, Russell Bellico, and his assistant, Ken- neth Chaine. Noel Freeman, Missionary for several years in Africa, is just stepping down the gang plank. He is greeted by John Filo, head of the African Missions. Frances Eddy, who has made a name for herself as an international good will teacher, is returning from a trip around the world. And there is Helen Eddy going to meet her. Helen is now the Principal of the new grammar school in Enfield. Carolyn Parlin is carefully guarding her famous ’cello. She has made the headlines both as a musician and an artist. Take over, please, Kathleen. Hello again! Well, if it isn’t Gary Coolen, who piloted the first successful rocket-ship to land on the moon. The Commanding Officer of the trip was Richard Strom, assisted by the noted scientist, Mary Ann Maciolek. Paul Pochron designed the rocket and Ernest Harrington was the radio operator. Dennis Piranian served as chef for the trip, while Linda Rumill was the stewardess. Charles Scavatto was the mechanic in charge of the delicate de- vices. Clyde Hurley, of the Washington Weather Bureau, acted as weather ob- server. The rocket, upon its return to earth, landed in Turkey, so the group returned by ship to this country. Pro- fessor Maureen Mullen of Yale Univer- sity, will write a book on the experiences of this group. Rhoda Per sky, I see, is returning from a meeting of kindergarten teachers in Rome. Close behind her with his in- evitable brief case, is Ronald Bennett, the renowned criminal lawyer. Waiting for custom inspection is Rosanne Porcello, the ultra-modern Liberace. She has just received a golden record for her recording of “Serenade in the Antartic”, composed by Mary Pierce. People tell me it is very cool! Charles A. Sabia, who has succeeded Edward R. Murrow on “Person to Per- son”, plans to visit Carol Pacholski in her Floral Conservatory on tonight’s telecast. Her fine collection of birds, trained by Joseph Jacaruso, will appear on the show. On the same program. Mr. Sabia will interview the Scintillating Simula Sisters, Martha and Muriel — sensational comm.ediennes of the year. On next week’s broadcast. Sergeant Phyllis Snyder, in charge of the Nike Battery in East Windsor, will be his guest for the first part of the program and Seraphina Verdina on the latter part of the show. Seraphina just had her first book, “The Donkey Rides a Man”, pub- lished. It is illustrated by Elaine Pierog. Amiong others in the news today is Dau ' n Strecker who has discovered a m.ethod for inspiring and reviving sleepy — Continued after pictures A. D. Higgins Junior High School “Cong iJIay It Valedictory O UR MOTTO “Long May It Wave” is inspiring to us as a symbol of American Dem ocracy. For over one hundred and seventy-five years, the American flag has waved over our land; the proud and sacred symbol of the freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which our country stands. The history of the Stars and Stripes is the history of our nation; it symbol- izes not only the ideals, traditions, and free institutions of our Republic, but also the expansion and territorial devel- opmient of our United States. The thirteen original states have grown to the number of forty-eight, the union of our forty-eight. The Am.erican patriots fought in the Revolutionary War to win their inde- pendence. After they won their in- dependence the Am.erican Flag became their symbol of democracy. On June 14, 1777, the Congress re- solved that the Flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alter- nate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars; white in a blue field rep- resenting a new con stellation. You all know the story of the making of the first flag. But “Old Glory” could not be kept in peace forever. In 1812, when war be- tween England and the United States broke out, the security of our flag was once again threatened. One of the most outstanding battles of this war was at Fort McHenry, in Maryland. Waving triumphantly over the fort, amid the shot and shell raining down from a heavy British bombardment, the flag con- tin’. ' ed to fly. This inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star Spangled Banner”, America’s National Anthem, from which our motto, “Long May It Wave” was taken. As states were admitted to the Union a new star and a new stripe were added to the flag. Soon many miore states came and it becamie evident that the flag would become too large. In Anril, 1818, in Congress, a law was passed, stating that for each new state a star would be added to the flag, but that there would always rem.ain thirteen stripes. The real test of America and its flag was the Civil War. This war would determ.ine “whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated could long endure”. The nation was brought together and again the Stars and Stripes waved proudly instead of the Stars and Bars of the Confederacy. In World War I, George M. Cohan’s song, “It’s a Grand Old Flag”, expressed the patriotic mood of the people. The stirring words of this song always make people’s hearts beat a little faster and give them a little more pride in just being American. Even during the depression, when people had a right to become discouraged about the future of our country, there w ere few doubts that we w ould once a ' ain rise to our former importance, and with us wmuld go our glorious flag. History has proved our trust and beliefs to have been sound. During World War II, our hearts were again w armed by the now famous pic- ture of five Americans of different races and creeds, risking their lives to prove that even over a little, lava-strewn island, called Iw o Jima, Americans still loved their flag. Communism now threatens our flag and nation, but if Americans are still willing to fight for what the flag stands for, the principles of our heritage will be left for those wdio follow us. There- fore it will long wave over this free nation. Classmates, w e are now to leave the A. D. Higgins Junior High School, w here we have spent tw o happy years. As we leave, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Board of Education; to Mr. Lee, Superintendent of Schools; to Mr. White, our principal; and to our teachers and parents who have helped us to reach this point in our education. We are grateful to them and we shall endeavor in the years ahead to be worthy of the trust they have placed in us. John Devine Faculty Advisor Mr. Jesse Meyers The Tatler Kathleen Anne DiMaso Barbara J. Jones Ronald Bennett Matthew Blaszko Richard Linwood Bragg Joan Marie Buoniconti Caroline Mary Cogtella Frances Barbara Eddy Carol Jean Adams June Elise Arnold Mary Ann Arnone Thomas Roy Arrowsmith George W. Ball, Jr. Edgar Baskerville Sharon Marie Beard Brenda Joyce Bednarski Russell Paul Bellico Wallace O. Bennett, Jr. Susan Bent Dolena Ann Besse Nancy F. Bessette Susanne Beyer Dennis R. Bielitz Beverly Hunt Blowen James Blowen Paul Bon anno Richard K. Bourbeau Joseph Carlo Calcasola Carlo A. Carlone James Carzello June Ann Casarella Carmelo Catania Kenneth L. Chaine Jeanne D. Chapman Judith Ann Child Barbara Ann Cimino Rosalie Rena Coica Roberta Doris Colletti Judith Ellen Collins Deborah Lee Coolen Gary Kenniston Coolen Robert J. Cuscovitch Grace DiRosa Shirley Ann Ellis Richard L. Fecteau John S. Filo Raymond Anthony Fiore Noel Frank Freeman Ronald Dale Freeman Nancy Gannuscio Bonnie Ann Garrow Class of X057 HIGHEST HONOR John Michael Devine HIGH HONOR Mary Ann Maciolek Carolyn F. Parlin HONOR Helen Katherine Eddy Donald Anthony Grippo Kathleen Ann Legienza Richard Francis Matulewicz Carol Gay McFall David George Mongon OTHER GRADUATES Karen Marie Gates Thomas Gates Frederick Gavey Harvey William Gemme Gerald A. Giles Geraldine A. Giles Francis James Golden Stephen J. Gregorski Ernest Leroy Harrington Paul E. Hayes Charles G. Hopson Clyde John Hurley Edward D. Ingraham, III Joseph S. Jacaruso Leon P. Janik, Jr. Elaine Rose Ann Jemiolo Richard Francis Krusinski Stanley Kupiec Joan Frances Kurley Jo Ann Dorothy Lamagna Marion Teresa Lamana Marion Louise Lange Gail Elizabeth Lees Chester R. Lempitsky Carolyn Ann Leone Susan Jame Lewis Bonita Jean Linehan Gerald J. Luke James Joseph Lyko Shirley Antoinette Maciolek Charles Joseph Maggio Faith Ethel Mallinson Jean Marie Mancuso Lois Mae Martin Patricia Ann Massaro Bernard James McGrath Barry Wayne McNelly John E. Messemer, Jr. Kathleen Marie Minichiello Diane Margaret Molyn Leonard A. Montano Thomas John Murphy Alphonso William Nosal William Peter Zeronsa Maureen Ann Elizabeth Mullen Carol Pacholski Claire Ann Polek Jo-Ann Norma Romano Jacqueline Santoro Dawn Linda Strecker Michael E. Okraska Albert Arthur Ouellette Michael Joseph Pacholski Rhoda Lee Persky Steven Joseph Picano Carl James Piemonte Mary G. Pierce Elaine Ann Pierog Dennis Michael Piranian Paul Joseph Pochron Dorothy Lillian Porcello Rose Ann Porcello Bertha Ann Prajzner Thomas Charles Ragno Joseph John Ravosa Nancy Jane Reynolds Shirley A. Richardson Linda May Rumill Michael Warren Ryan Charles Anthony Sabia Charles R. Scavatto Lucille Jo-Anna Sika Martha Joyce Simula Muriel Jane Simula Marilyn Anne Sperrazza Richard Smith Phyllis Joan Snyder Richard O. Strom Neil Joseph Tammaro Patricia Ann Targonski John Bernard Thibodeau Thomas Michael Tornatore Patricia Agnes Tough Richard E. Typrowicz Catherine Ward Vail Seraphina Mary Verdina Francis Carl Walenta Edward John Waskiel Ronald Welles James R. Wile Joseph John Wojcik James Joseph Zirolli James Josef Zych A. D. Higgins Junior High School THE TATLER STAFF — Photo by Brown The Tatler VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM STUDENT COUNCIL — Photo by Brown A. D. Higgins Junior High School (Sra natPB nf IB5Z I I I Carol Adams Happy-jio-lucky, carefree and true, She brinKS a smile and jrood cheer to you. June Arnold Glee Club, Bus Monitor, Cheer- leading June wants to be a teacher indeed. And I am sure she will succeed. Mary Ann Arnone Mary Ann is happy, ambitious, and wise. Her friendship is really something to prize. Thomas Arrowsmith When Thomas is a rancher away out West. His farm and his cattle will be the best. George W. Ball, “Billy” Class President Billy is kind of tall. And is always on the ball. Edgar Baskerville Nominating Committee, Base- ment Monitor, Lunch Room Monitor, Home Room President When Edgar’s work is put to the test. His poultry farm will be the best. Sharon Beard Junior Hi-Y, Education Week Registrar, Notice Messenger When Sharon takes a needle in hand. She always makes something grand. Brenda Bednarski Gym Monitor, Lunchroom Mon- itor, Education Week Registrar A secretary Brenda will be. Taking dictation from a big company. Russell Bellico, “Rusty” Education Week Registrar, Stu- dent Council, Nominating Com- mittee, Varsity Basketball Team, Interclass Athletics, Traffic Mon- itor, Glee Club Russell’s brains will never get dusty, Even though his nickname’s “Rusty”. Ronald Bennett, “Ronnie” Junior Hi-Y, Gym Monitor, Edu- cation Week Registrar, Glee Club, Orchestra, Basketball Team, Student Council, Adver- tising Staff of Tatler, Interclass Basketball Team, Captain of Magazine Drive To be a lawyer is Rennie’s ambition, A judge some day may be his position. Wallace Bennett, “Butch” Tatler Staff, Magazine Drive, Gym Monitor Greatly admired by the girls is he. When he’s around there is much glee. Susan Bent, “Sue” Glee Club, Notice Messenger, Gym Monitor To be a secretary is Susan’s aim. With this we hope, she will gain fame Dolena Besse, “Dolly” Policy is quiet in our class. She is trying hard to pass. Nancy Bessette Flower Committee, Room Secre- tary, Photographs, Education Week Registrar, Gym Monitor Nancy will be a hairdresser fine. And our hair she will make to curl and shine. Susanne Beyer, “Sue” Playground Monitor, Christmas Seals Sue is a. nice lass. And is quiet in every class. Dennis Bielitz, “Denny” Student Council Always quiet and so willing. The heart of many a girl he is thrill- ing. Matthew Blaszko, “Buck” Gym Monitor, Tatler Staff, Var- sity Basketball Team, Interclass Athletic Program Matthew’s future is very clear. He wants to be an engineer. Beverly Blowen, “Bev” Cheerleader, Glee Club, Educa- tion Week Guide Beverly is happy and gay. Throughout every moment of the day. The T A T L E R James Blowen, “Jimmy” Basement Monitor, March of Dimes A machinist Jimmy wants to be, To keep things running for you and me. Paul Bonanno Vice-President of Student Coun- cil, Traffic Monitor, Interclass Athletics When Paul becomes an auto mechanic, We hope his “Hot Rods” won’t start a panic. Richard Bourbeau Building boats he likes the best. Boats that stand the hardest test. Richard L. Bragg, “Richie” Education Week Registrar, Tat- ler Staff Richie is a smart lad. Homework makes him feel so sad. Joan Bucniconti, “Cheyenne” Secretary of the Glee Club, Literary Editor of Tatler Staff, Notice Messenger Jean has just one ambition. That is to be a dietitian. Joseph C. Calcasola, “Joe” Education Week Guide When business is done he’ll be on his way. To play in a Band the rest of the day. Carlo Carlone, “Carl” Education Week Registrar, Motto Committee Carlo has a grin real sly. To match the twinkle in his eye. James Carzello, “Jimmy” Nominating Committee, Tatler Staff, Varsity Basketball Jimmy wants to be a mechanic, When our car breaks down he’ll rid us of i)anic. June Ann Casarella Education W ' eek Registrar, Gym Monitor, Junior Hi-Y, Photo- graphs, Tatler Staff June is a whizz in her English classes, A secretary she will be after she passes. Carmen Catania, “Cat” Student Council Secretary, Gym Monitor, Group Pictures, Inter- class Athletics As President “Carm” wuelds the gavel. He quickly silences all our babble. Kenneth Chaine, “Ken” Student Council Kenny fools a lot in class. He wonders whether he will pass! Jeanne Diane Chapman, “Jeannie” Tatler Staff Hostess Jeanne will keep us comfy. When the air’s a little bumpy. Judith Child, “Judy” Education Week Registrar, Education Week Guide, Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Student Coun- cil, Cheerleaders, Playground ' Monitor To be a nurse is Judy’s desire. Her neatness, her patience we all admire. Barbara Ann Cimino, “Barb” Student Council, Education , Week Guide J Barbara is a pleasure to everyone she | knows. She is always welcome wherever she s goes. Caroline Cogtella “Carrie” ; Class Flower Committee, Notice Messenger, Student Council, Glee Club Carrie has cute ways about her. She plans to be a fashion designer. Rosalie Bena Colca Gym Monitor, Magazine Drive, Traffic Monitor, Christmas Seals | Your taler.t.s are many, Rosalie, dear, America welcomes you ; be happy here, j Roberta Colletti, “Babs” Education Week Registrar, Gym | Monitor, Glee Club, Tatler Staff I Roberta is a sw’eet lass indeed, I We are sure she will succeed. Judith Collins, “Judy” Cheerleader, Orchestra, String Choir Group Judy can attempt any ol’ feat, | She’s the kind of girl that can’t be I beat. Deborah L. Coolen, “Debby” Lunchroom Moni tor, Gym Moni Glee Club, Nominating Committee Cathy’s friend is Debra dear, She’s always around, but seldom here. Gary Coolen Junior Hi-Y, Photographs, Ed- ucation Week Registrar We won’t be surprised if “Gentleman Gary,” Takes off for college in a self-designed “Ferrari.” A. D. Higgins Junior High School Robert Cuscovitch, “Cussy” Bus Monitor, Education Week Guide , “I don’t know,” is Robert’s reply, When you look him in the eye. James Daly „ Home Room Vice-President I Although he can’t do it in racing cars, I James will be the first to get to Mars. John Devine, “Div” Interclass Athletics, Photo- g-raphs. Education Week Guide, Education Week Registrar, Glee Club, Teen Age Book Club Secretary An aei ' onautical engineer John wants to be. We all hope he accomplishes this suc- j cessfully. I Kathleen Di Maso, “Kathy” I Glee Club, Junior Hi-Y, Student ; Council, Gym Monitor, Notice I Messenger, Education Week i Registrar, Librarian, Tatler Staff, Photographs Kathy always strives for perfection. The nursing field is her selection. Grace Di Rosa Motto Committee, Homeroom Attendance To us she’s always been kind and polite. To her patients she’ll be the “Angel in White.” Frances Eddy School Librarian, Class Flower Committee An airline hostess Frances will be. Someday she’ll be serving you and me. Helen Eddy Tatler Ads Helen’s manners we all admire. Creating lovely music is her desire. Shirley Ellis Bus Monitor, Glee Club, Gym Monitor Smiling and laughing always gay. Never at a loss for words to say. Richard Fecteau Glee Club, Bus Monitor, Educa- tion Week Registrar In the navy some day Richard will serve. And many a medal he will deserve. John Filo Bus Monitor, Education Week Guide When John builds bridges as a civil engineer. The whole country will rise and cheer. Nancy Marie Gannuscio : “Chi-Chi” I Nominating Committee, Student « Council, Traffic Officer I Nancy is neat and always ready, She’ll make an efficient secretary. Thomas Gates, “Tommy” Gym Monitor Tommy always likes to eat. He even thinks the desk a treat. Frederick Gavey, “Fred” Education Week Registrar, Stu- dent Council Fred is so blond and tall. He is liked by one and all. Harvey William Gemme, “Buddy” Student Council, Traffic Officer Busy Harvey is training his ears. To detect noises in auto gears. Raymond A. Fiore, “Ray” Varsity Basketball Team, Class = Gift Committee, Int erclass | Athletics I When Raymond starts building dwell- I ings, I We know they’ll be as perfect as his } spelling. « I Noel Frank Freeman, “Hot Rod” I When engines hum, Noel lends an ear, | For he hopes to become an engineer. | Ronald Freeman, “Ronnie” | Glee Club A truck driver Ronnie wants to be, t He’ll make a good one you wait and see. Bonnie Garrow Bonnie’s cooking is (piite a treat. The desserts she makes just can’t be beat. Karen Gates, “Gage” Bus Monitor, Red Cross, Class Gift Committee, Basement Monitor Karen has a nice, sweet smile. She tries to make herself worth while. Gerald Giles When Gerald learns the mechanic’s trade. We’ll bring him our car when it needs aid. The Tatler Geraldine A. Giles, “Gerry” Geraldine does things with ease, She tries so very hard to please. Francis Golden A little boy with big ideas — He’ll build skyscrapers in a few years. Stephen Gregorski, “Steve” Glee Club, Interclass Athletics, Varsity Basketball, Stair Moni- tor, Traffic Monitor, Education Week Guide. Education Week Registrar Steve goes for athletics indeed, In sports he travels with terrific speed. Donald Grippo, “Grip” Gym Monitor, Boys’ Entrance Monitor, Varsity Basketball Team, Varsity Baseball Team, Orchestra, Class Officer, Student Council, Tatler Staff, Interclass Athletic Program A member of our baseball and basket- ball team. And of the crcp he is the cream. Ernest LeRoy Harrington, “Ernie” Varsity Basketball Team Mana- ger, Education Week Registrar, Tatler Staff, Milk Distributor, Bus Monitor An engineer Ernest will be. He’ll build a road in “One, two, three.’’ Paul Hayes Paul’s greatest interest is in a car. To test its speed and travel far. Charles Hopson Lunchroom Monitor, Gym Monitor An engineer Charles will be. This will suit him to a tee. Clyde Hurley Clyde plans to join the air force. He will be a great .success of course. Edward Ingraham, “Eddie” Eddie is always a happy lad. With him around we are never sad. Joseph S. Jacaruso, “Joe” Education Week Guide, Door Monitor Joseph is pieparing for a mechanical career. By practicing on “Dragsters” year after year. Richard Krusinski, “Rich” Gym Monitor, Junior Hi-Y, Orchestra Richard is quiet in all of his classes. Work comes first, than the lasses. Tatler Staff, Glee Club, Assist- ant Mail Girl, Assistant Bus Caller, Student Council, Enum- eration Committee To be a nurse is Joan’s ambition. Someday she will be a pediatrician. Jo Ann Lamagna, “Jo” Jo Ann is always happy and always wears a smile, j To do us a favor she’d walk a country mile. Marion Lamana, “Lamana” Education Week Registrar, Glee Club Marion is a modest lass. She is very quiet in every class. Marion L. Lange Student Council Marion is quiet but not shy. She will look any boy in the eye. Leon Janik, “Lee” Lunchroom Monitor, Education Week Registrar, Milk Distribu- tor, Gym Monitor, Student Council, Varsity Basketball Team, Interclass Athletics Lee wants to be an engineer. To construct our roads far and near. Elaine Jemiolo, “Jamoke” Gym Monitor, Color Committee, Education Week Guide Elaine is cheerful and full of glee, A very good teacher she someday will be. p Stanley Kupiec, “Stan” Varsity Basketball Team, Or- chestra, Interclass Athletics, Tatler Staff Stan is clever, Stan is tall. His favorite sport is basketball. | Joan Kurley, “Jo” Gail Lees Cheerleading (captain) Barbara Jcnes, “Babs” Tatler Editor in Chief, Orches- J tra. String Choir Group To be a doctor is Barbara’s ambition. Some day she’ll be a great physician. Gail works hard at many things. Right up till the school bell rings. A. D. Higgins Junior High School Kathleen Legienza, “Kathy” Student Council, Gym Monitor, Lunchroom Monit or, Substitute Cheerleader, Alternate Notice Messenger, Education Week Registrar, Graduation Theme Committee, President of Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Enumeration Committee Kathy’s grades are admired by all. With her quick thinking she’s on the ball. Chester Lempitsky, “Chet” Bus Monitor, Magazine Drive Captain Chester plans to be a master electri- cian, We think he has made a wise decision. Carolyn Leone, “Carole” Glee Club, Education Week Guide, Nominating Committee, and Graduation Committee Carole is charming, Carole is gay. We’re all so glad she is that way. Susan Le’v is Gym Monitor, Room President, Glee Club A little bit serious, a little bit gay. That’s our Susan every day. Bonita ’Jean Linehan, “Bonnie” Lunch Room Monitor, Gym Monitor, Glee Club, Playground Monitor, Class Flower Commit- tee, Education Week Registrar When our sweet Bonnie takes to the air. She’ll perform her duties with an artis- tic flair. Gerald J. Luke, “Jerry” Jerry is a very good boy. When he sees girls, he jumps for joy. James Lyko Gym Monitor, Education Week Registrar, Student Council, Interclass Athletics James delights in building cars. We hear he plans to drive to Mars. Mary Ann Maciolek Junior Hi-Y Club, Business Manager of Tatler Staff, Notice Messenger Mary Ann has pretty red hair. Her (luiet personality is unusually rare. Shirley Maciolek Junior Hi-Y, Gym Monitor, Color Committee To know ' Shirley is really a delight. She’s a real true friend, and very bright. Charles Maggio, “Chick” Glee Club, Orchestra, Varsity Basketball, Gym Monitor, Inter- class Athletics Chick wants to be an aircraft engineer. And in many places his work will appear. Faith Ethel Mallinson, “Faithy” Basement Monitor, Gym Moni- tor, Bus Room Monitor, Christ- mas Seals, Education Week Registrar When her long day in the w ' ard is done. She’ll relax by playing her accordion. Jean Mancuso, “Jeanie” Student Council Jeanie is so gay and very neat. In our estimation she can’t be beat. Lois Martin Nominating Committee Soft spoken and quiet in her w ' ays. She helps to bring us happy days. Patricia Massaro, “Pat” Student Council, Glee Club, Motto Committee A secretary someday Pat will be. And work for some big company. Richard Matulewicz, “Mau” Assistant Editor in Chief, Stu- dent Council, Boys’ Entrance Monitor, Varsity Baseball Team, Varsity Basketball Team, Inter- class Athletics An all-star on the diamond is our boy’s fate. As a pitcher they’ll know ' him as “Mau the great.” Carol McFall Glee Club, Gym Monitor, Edu- cation Week Guide, Education Week Registrar, Notice Messen- ger, Tatler Staff Carol is happy. Carol is gay, Carol w ' ill be a fine nurse someday. Bernard McGrath, “Bernie” Orchestra, Glee Club, Bus Moni- tor, Interclass Athletics To music Bernard alw ' ays lends an ear. He’ll keep time to rivets as a civil engineer. Barry W. McNelly Glee Club, Lunchroom Monitor, Substitute Bus Monitor Barry’s quite an expert on planes and guns. To him engineering will be great fun. John E. Messemer, “Jocko” Glee Club, Interclass Athletics, Milk Distributor As a pilot, John is best. Flying people East and West. Kathleen Minichiello, “Kathy” Glee Club Light brown hair and tw ' inkling eyes. Makes Kathy a “real gone” prize. The Tatler Diane Molyn, “De-De” • Tatler Staff, Glee Club Diane is ready on any call, When she can, she helps us all. David Mongon, “Cricket” Photographs, Education Week Guide, Glee Club, Varsity Bas- ketball Team, Tatler Staff, Interclass Athletic Program At basketball Dave’s really jazzy. And as a friend I think he’s snazzy. Leonard Montano, “Lenny” Student Council, Photographs, Captain of Magazine Drive A pilot Lenny wants to be. He will crash up a plane, you wait and see. Thomas Murphy, “Murph” Varsity Basketball Team, Stu- dent Council, Glee Club, Inter- class Athletics, Education Week Guide, Lunchroom Monitor, Gym Monitor To be a pilot is Tommy’s ambition, He will obtain a high position. Maureen Mullen Glee Club, Tatler Staff, Mail Girl, Notice Messenger, Educa- tion Week Guide, Bus Monitor, Enumeration Committee Maureen, a nurse, would like to be. She will be a success at this, you’ll see. Alphonso Nosal, “Alphie” Basketball Team, Home Room President, President of Student Council, Gym Monitor, Gradua- tion Committee, Education Week Registrar, Advertising Staff of Tatler Alphie Nosal will rise to fame. For being the star of every basketball game. Michael Okraska, “Mike” Gym Monitor Michael has a lot of pep. When he gets going, watch his step. Albert Ouellette, “Al” Tatler Staff, Education Regis- trar, Gym Monitor, Bus Monitor, Traffic Monitor, Interclass Athletics You’ll find him in the cockpit of a “classified” plane. For as a test-pilot, he intends to train. Carol Pacholski Photographs, Notice Messen- ger, Student Council, Tatler Staff She is kind, she is gentle and yet she is gay, A very fine girl in every way. Michael Pacholski, “Mick” Michael will make your car glide right along. By fixing anything that goes wrong. Carolyn Parlin, “Catsy” Orchestra, Notice Messenger, Bus Monitor, Tatler Staff, String Choir Group Carolyn is sweet and very smart. Some day her profession will be art. Rhoda L. Persky, “Rho” Milk Collector, Lunchroom Mon- itor, Nominating Committee, Class Flower Committee, Tatler Staff Rhoda is a silly girl. She always keeps the class in a whirl. Steven Picano, “Steve” Education Week Guide, Inter- class Athletic Program As his nickname we call him Steve. He always has something up his sleeve. Carl James Piemonte, Jr., “Butchie” Glee Club, Interclass Athletics. March of Dimes. A civil engineer is Carl’s aim. Soon he will be on the road to fame. Mary Pierce Her nickname now is “Snookie.” Someday she’ll be some cookie. Elaine Ann Pierog Basement Monitor, Education Week Registrar, Education Week Guide A secretary Elaine will be. She will type letters for you and me. Dennis Piranian Dennis will become a forest ranger. To keep the forest fire from danger. Paul Joseph Pochron Lunchroom Monitor, Bus Moni- tor, Graduation Theme Commit- tee, Interclass Athletics, Varsity Baseball, Varsity Basketball Paul is his given name. Someday soon he will reach his given fame. Claire Ann Polek Tatler Staff, Vice-President of Glee Club, Assistant Gym Moni- tor, Orchestra, March of Dimes, Librarian, String Choir Group, Enumeration Committee Claire is popular and full of fun. And always glad when school is done. Dorothy Porcello Glee Club, Student Council, Class Motto Committee Dorothy a successful lawyer will be. Fully prepared to defend both you and A. D. Higgins Junior High School Rose Ann Porcello, “Rosie” Glee Club, Student Council Magazine Drive, Theme Com- mittee, Traffic Monitor With science Rose Ann likes to wrestle, She’ll be happy with mortar and pestle. Bertha Prajzner Tatler Staff, Glee Club Bertha does her work in school. And carefully follows every rule. Thomas Ragno, “Rags” Thomas likes hunting and fishing. Someday he’ll be a politician. Nancy Jane Reynolds Education Week Registrar, Magazine Drive What a gentle policewoman Nancy will make. In all who’re in trouble an interest she’ll take. Shirley Richardson Glee Club, Color Committee She’ll be a hairdresser one fine day. And do our hair in the latest way. Jo-Ann Romano, “Big Louie” Glee Club, Class Secretary, Orchestra, Teen-Age Book Club Louie may be rather short, But you can’t find a better sport. Linda May Rumill Education Week Registrar Linda May is full of fun. She brings joy to everyone. Michael Ryan, “Mike” Gym Monitor Michael is friendly in every way. He always has so much to say. Charles Anthony Sabia, “Charlie” Glee Club, Junior Hi-Y, Tatler Staff, Interclass Athletics, Gym Monitor, Photographs, Traffic Monitor Charlie is a happy, carefree lad. You never, never, find him sad. Jacqueline Santoro, “Jackie” To be a secretary is Jackie’s ambition. Someday she will attain a high posi- tion. Charles Scavotto, “Chick” Graduation Theme Committee To cure an illness of any description. We’ll just get Charles to fill our pi-e- scription. Lucilla Sika, “Lu” Room Vice-President, Gradua- tion Theme Committee One day Lucille will soar on high, As an airplane hostess in the sky. Martha Simula, “Marty” Stair Monitor, Basement Moni- tor, Bus Monitor Nursing is Martha’s aim. To help the ones that might be lame. Muriel Simula Homeroom Librarian, Basement Monitor, Lunchroom Monitor, Gym Monitor We can see our Muriel, fair and tall. Easing suffering behind hospital walls. Marilyn Sperrazza, “Spaz” Student Council, Notice Messen- ger, Enumeration Committee Marilyn is very quiet and steady. But when there is fun, she is always ready. Richard L. Smith, “Smitty” Gym Monitor Substitute The purring sound of a motor will be music to Richard’s ear. After he’s repaired it as a mechanical engineer. Phyllis J. Snyder Class Color, Bus Monitor, Bus Caller Phyllis Snyder is her name, She’s smart, she’s brilliant, and full of fame. Dawn Strecker Color Committee, Gym Monitor Dawn is a very smart lass. And she has friends in every class. Richard Strom, “Rickey” Rickey is such a silly wit. Of the star pupils he is the opposite. Neil Tammaro Gift Committee, Home Room Secretary Jazz lovers surely would enjoy. The music of Neil, our drummer boy. The Tatler Patricia Ann Targonski, “Pat” Education Week Registrar, Tatler Staff Pat’s always well-Rroomed from head to heel, No wonder sewing and hairdressing to her appeal. John Thibodeau When John becomes a forest ranger He’ll protect the land from its greatest danger. Thomas Tornatore Nominating Committee With hammer and nail he’ll ply his trade. How proud he’ll be cf what he’s made! Patricia Tough, “Dimples” Education Week Guide, Gift Committee Patty is so cheerful and gay, A secretary she’ll be some day. Richard Typrowicz “Richie” Student Council Richard hates to go to school. He’d rather dance, and play, and fool. Catherine W. Vail, “Cathie” Basement Monitor, Education Week Registrar, Glee Club Cathie’s happy, light, and gay. But she blushes all the day. Seraphina Verdina Class Colors Committee, Glee Club Seraphina. is respected by everyone. Satisfied only when the job is well done. Francis Carl Walento, “Big Frank” Theme Committee, Traffic Moni- tor, Orchestra, Education Week Registrar, Interclass Athletics, Varsity Basketball Photographer, machinist, businessman or such. He’ll ‘‘be the best,” we know that much. Edward Waskiel, “Eddie” Varsity Baseball, Student Council Edward is a very smart lad. When tests come back he’s very glad. Ronald Welles, “Ron” High in the tower of a Forest Ranger, Ronny will alei-t us to any danger. James Wile, “Butch” Bus Caller, Bus Monitor James wants to be an engineer, Fixing TVs far and near. Joseph Wojcik Bus Monitor, Education Week Registrar, Orchestra When Joseph learns the carpenter trade. His houses all will be very well made. William Zeronsa, “Willie” Gym Monitor, Boys’ Entrance Monitor, Education Week Reg- istrar, Bus Caller, Business Manager of Tatler Staff William, is studying with great zest. For to be an engineer is his quest. James Zirolli, “Jay” Education Week Registrar, Glee Club, Student Council, Class Officer, Interclass Athletics, Photographs Our vice-president is as smart as can be. We’re mighty proud of our Jimmie. James Zych, “Zyckie” Glee Club, Student Council, In- terclass Athletics An astronomer James wants to be. To study the stars for j-ou and me. Joseph Ravosa, “Chuck” Student Council, Orchestra Although Joseph is short. He is a good sport. (Hlass tatistira Prettiest Girl Handsomest Boy- Most Popular Girl Most Popular Boy Quietest Girl Quietest Boy Most Talkative Girl Most Talkative Boy Class Artist Wittiest Girl Wittiest Boy Glamour Girl Glamour Boy Class Musician Class Poet Best All-Round Girl Best All-Round Boy. Best Girl Dancer Best Boy Dancer Mary Ann Arnone Alphonso Nosal Kathleen DiMaso Alphonso Nosal Frances Eddy Dennis Piranian Carolyn Leone Steven Gregorski Carolyn Parlin Carolyn Leone Richard Strom Barbara Cimino Carmen Catania Carolyn Parlin Kathleen Legienza Kathleen DiMaso ...Alphonso Nosal Mary Ann Maciolek Alphonso Nosal A. D. Higgins Junioh High School Class A S we prepare to move on from the Alvin D. Higgins School to meet the challenge of a high school education, a duty has been bestowed upon us, as attorneys of the graduating class of 1957, to bequeath these, some of our most prized possessions obtained during our school days here, to next year’s lucky eighth graders. We sincerely hope they make as good use of them as we did. 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 them. Item II — In addition, to our patient and thoughtful teachers, we leave a pair of gold-plated tweezers to pull out all the gray hairs we have caused. Item III — We, the humble, consider- ate and kind-hearted pupils of the class of 1957, reluctantly leave you, the seventh, graders: Mr. Meyers. Miss Delaney, Miss Stewart, Mr. Cerrato. Mr. Lepore and Mrs. Bennett, our eighth grade teachers. Item IV — To the janitors, we leave behind all the gum we stuck underneath our desks and chairs. To assist in initiating some of our fol- lowers, individual bequests have been made by certain members of the class of 1957. 1. David Mongon wills his bottle of shrinking pills to Raymond Myott. 2. Marilyn Sperrazza leaves her funny antics to someone who acts like George Gobel. 3. Alphonse Nosal leaves his ever- roaming eyes to any future astronomer. 4. The girls of the eighth grade will their cooking skill to the seventh grade girls. Please girls, have pity on the poor boys. 5. Robert Cuscovitch leaves his in- herited study habits to Kent Remington. 6. Jacqueline Santoro bequeaths her auburn hair to Ann Pound. 7. Patricia Massaro wills all her pretty clothes to Mary Savage. 8. Thomas Ragno leaves his pad of “phony” excuses to the first one who finds it. 9. Claire Polek leaves her bellowing voice to Elizabeth Heath. 10. Barbara Jones wills her long hair to Cynthia Davis. 11. Karen Gates leaves behind her many odd bracelets to Judith Raffia. 12. Carol Pacholski leaves her good manners and quiet ways to Pamela Rarus. 13. Michael Okraska leaves his white bucks to next year’s Pat Boone, mm 14. To anyone interested in blowing his brains out, Richard Strom leaves his chemistry set. 15. Carmen Catania wills his curly hair to Thomas Taylor. 16. John Devine bequeaths his bril- liant intellect to Charles McKinney. 17. Lois Martin leaves her walks with a certain boy to next year’s lovebirds. 18. Donald Grippo wills his agility and blazing speed on the base paths to Allan Guminski, 19. Carolyn Parlin leaves her artistic ability to Joyce Pierog. 20. Kathleen Legienza and Joan CLASS PROPHECY— Continued pupils with one easy jab. What they wouldn’t have given for that at Higgins in the good old days! Beverly Blowen is appearing as lead- ing lady in the new television show “Top of the Pop” written by June Casarella. Take over, Claire, Please. Dr. Shirley Maciolek is drawing the crowds to her Dental Office. She has started the fad of coloring teeth to match the costume, and is fabulously rich from the idea. Her dental technician, June Arnold, is one of the highest paid in the Eastern part of the United States. Look at that poster advertising a spec- tacular square dancing contest tonight! Isn’t that Bernard McGrath pictured with his violin? He’s considered the best fiddler for square dances in the country. Richard Smith and Kathleen Minichello will be there representing Steven Picano’s “Square Toe Dance Studio.” Jeanne Chapman won the na- tional lady’s honors for 1967 and will crown the new champion tonight. As we turn to leave, a service truck drives up. Two women mechanics jump out. Believe it or not, we see Shirley Richardson and Brenda Bednarski about to help some poor fellow out of his mechanical misery. The passengers and crew have left. The docks are deserted and only we are remaining. It has been indeed an excit- ing time for us meeting and hearing about our classmates. But now, we too, must leave. And so we say, “Farewell”! This is your roving reporter, Claire Polel:, and your new sy photographer, Kathleen Legienza, signing off. Prophets : Claire Polek and Kathleen Legienza F aculty Advisor: Mrs. Mary O’Neil 1’he Tatler sports Artiuttt a Varsity Basketball Won Lost 5 2 Players Richard Matulewicz, Co-captain Donald Grippo, Co-captain Raymond Fiore Alphonso Nosal Dennis Matulewicz Stephen Gregorski Robert Lecitra Ronald Bennett David Mongon Charles Maggio Stanley Kupiec Russell Bellico Paul Pochron James Pellegrini Leon Janik William Homicki Kent Remington Ralph Cerrato, Coach Higgins Basketball Team’s leading scorer was Dennis Matulewicz, with a 7.6 point per game average. Defensively, Richard Matulewicz was our ace. Our first game was played at the En- field Street School against Hazardville. The first half was well played to a 6-6 tie. In the last half, Hazardville came into the lead and was victorious — the score being 14 to 6. Our second game was also played at the Enfield Street School. We were host to County Home of Warehouse Point. At the end of the first half, we were ahead 31 to 4, but in the second half. County Home put up a good fight. At the end of the game, Higgins won — the score being 43 to 20. All the players had a fine opportunity to participate. The third game was also played at the Enfield Street School against St. Joseph’s School of Thompsonville. The talent shown by both teams was outstanding. Two of our star players, Richard Matulewicz and Donald Grippo, had four personal fouls and were almost put out of the game. In the second half, St. Joseph did not score, due to the strong defense of Richard Matulewicz and Stephen Gregorski. We came ahead and went on to victory by the score of 24 to 16. The next game, we played St. Joseph’s again. The defense for both teams again excelled. The score at the end of the first half was 17 to 4 in our favor, due to fine shooting by Alphonso Nosal and Robert Lecitra. The score in the fourth period found the two teams tied 23 to 23 — a very thrilling game. In spite of the second half rally by St. Joseph’s, Higgins won the game with a score of 40 to 27. Our fifth game was played at County Home in Warehouse Point. At the end of the game the score was 33 to 24, bringing our record up to 4 wins, 1 loss. Our sixth game was played at the Enfield Street School against Windsor Locks. At the end of the first half, they were ahead 8 to 6. At the end of the second half, Dennis Matulewicz gave us the lead with one of his timely one- handed push shots. In the last minutes of the game both teams showed see-saw scoring. It was a very exciting game, as Higgins went ahead, and stayed ahead, to win 23 to 21. The last game was a return match with Windsor Locks. The defense for the first half on both teams seemed im- pregnable. In the first half Dennis Buoniconti leave their numerous, and comical nicknames to Lynn Patrevita and Patricia Attardi. 21. Charles Hopson leaves his desk full of pin-ups to Rodney Gallagher. Lucky boy! 22. Carolyn Leone wills all her laughs and giggles to Virginia Evans. What’s this! Carolyn getting serious? 23. William Zeronsa leaves his eye- catching figure to Carlton Soucier. 24. Rosalie Colca leaves her sewing ability to Elaine Dewsbury. 25. Mary Ann Arnone leaves her good looks to Elaine Paradis. Just watch the boys swarm around her. Unfortunately, we have exhausted our possessions and must, therefore, conclude this last will and testament on this fifth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty seven. We confidently place Mr. White as exec- utor of this will, to dispose of these items, our priceless belongings, to their rightful heirs. Attorneys : Jo-Ann Romano Richard Matulewicz F acuity Advisor : Mr. Mario Gentile Witnesses: Elvis Presley W iNKY Dink Mickey Mouse m A. D. Higgins Junior High School Matulewicz set us up with a good chance to win. In spite of this, Higgins couldn’t hit the net, as Windsor Locks went on to win 49 to 39. The boys were extremely happy with their 5-2 record besides the fact of gain- ing valuable experience on the Varsity Basketball Team. Cheer Leading The cheerleading tryouts were held in the A. D. Higgins School, under the supervision of Beverly Frank. Thirty girls tried out, of which only five Seventh graders and five Eighth graders were chosen. The girls elected were : Captain, Gail Lees Lynn Patrevita Beverly Blowen June Arnold Judy Collins Judy Child Diane Pederzoli Joyce Pierog Miriam Blowen Virginia Evans They performed well at our games and brought moral support to our boys which helped decide our successful season. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL The Intramural League Basketball Program was organized by Carl An- gelica, and was under the supervision of Ralph Cerrato and Donald Ambrosini. There were eight teams entered, four in the Eastern Division and four in the Western Division. In the Eastern Divi- sion, the New York Knickerbockers, whose captain was Stephen Gregorski, topped the Division. In the Western Attendance Record The following people have had perfect attendance from September, 1956, until April, 1957. Seventh Grade James Dewaine Richard Polek Judith Raffia Francis Typrowicz Nancy Cynoski Annette Lefelure Ronald Bajck Michael Blaney Richard Gregorski Joyce Jarocz Carolyn Krupczak Albert Leduc Robert Novak Lorraine Prajner Eileen Quinn Hubert Santos Eighth Grade Shirley Ellis Richard Fecteau Joseph John Wojcik Helen Eddy Francis Eddy John Filo Noel Freeman Barry McNelly Susan Bent David Mongon Maureen Mullen Carlo Carlone Phyllis Snyder Edward Ingraham Nancy Gannuscio Division, the Minneapolis Lakers were the winners under the leadership of Thomas Murphy and Paul Pochron. The following is a list of the teams in the Eastern Division and Western Divi- sion according to their standings: Eastern Division 1. New York Knickerbockers Captain, Stephen Gregorski Robert Chillson Kent Remington Alphonse Misuraca Stanley Kupiec Hubert Santos Mathew Blaszko 2. Syracuse Nationals Captain, Richard Matulewicz Ronald Bennett Raymond Vella James Zirolli Angelo Sferazza Robert Delnickas 3. Rochester Royals Captain, Alphonso Nosal Charles Sabia Dennis Matulewicz A1 Oulette Francis Walenta Bernard McGrath 4. Boston Celtics Captain, James Lyko Russell Bellico Raymond Fiore William Matulewicz Charles Hopson Edward Pohorylo James Wojcik Western Division 1. Minneapolis Lakers Co-captains Thomas Murphy Paul Pochron Carl Piemonte Thomas Murray David Mongon James Pellegrini 2. Philadelphia Warriers Captain, Charles Maggio William Homicki Michael Blaney Donald Grippo Thomas Taylor Gary Chappell 3. Saint Louis Haivks Captain, Carmen Catania Paul Bonanno Ronald Welles Leon Janik Robert Lecitra Edward Messenger 4. Ft. Wayne Pistons Captain, James Zych I ' HE TaTLER Steven Picano Francis McKenna John Thibodeau Thomas Crisinati The two leading teams of the divisions had a league playoff. The New York Knickerbockers defeated the Minneapolis Lakers by a score of 36 to 26, to win the championship and to go on to play the champions of the Hazardville League. An all-star team was chosen to play a game with the Hazardville All-stars. The first team, all-star players, were Stephen Gregorski, Robert Chillson, Richard Matulewicz, Dennis Matulewicz, and Alphonso Nosal. The second team consisted of Kent Remington, Donald Grippo, Leon Janik, Stanley Kupiec, and Raymond Fiore. The high scorers in the Intramural League were Richard Matulewicz, with 147 points for an average of 12.3 points per game, second was Dennis Matulewicz with 142 points for an average of 11.9 points per game, and third was Alphonso Nosal with 134 points for an average of 11.1 points per game. Stephen Gregorski was chosen “Most Valuable Player,” by Supervisors Ralph Cerrato and Donald Ambrosini, for his attitude, interest, and ability. _ Ernest Harrington, Editor David Mongon, Assistant Sports Editor F ollowing the custom set by grad- uating classes in the past, prizes will be awarded to the students who have achieved the highest ratings in certain subjects. The Alvin D. Higgins Scholarship will be given to the two top-honor students. The Valedictorian will be given the priv- ilege of having his or her name engraved on the scholarship plaque. The most outstanding citizen of the class, will receive a bronze key and two dollars and fifty cents. A good friend of our school will award two d ollars and fifty cents to the boy or girl who has done the best work in dictation. For the best vocational scrapbooks, prizes amounting to ten dollars; five dollars for the first prize, three dollars for the second prize, and two dollars for the third prize will be awarded by the Lions Club. The Woman’s Club of Enfield donates an award of five dollars to the best pupil in English, and an award of five dollars to the outstanding pupil in mathematics. Each year, the American Legion Auxil- iary, Tanguay-Magill Post, awards five dollars for the best essay on Democracy. To the boy and girl who have improved the most in spelling, the Higgins School Parent-Teachers Association gives a prize of two dollars and fifty cents. The outstanding student in history will receive five dollars from the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Two dollars and fifty cents will be awarded to the boy and girl showing the greatest improvement in general school work during the year. We, the members of the graduating class and faculty of 1957, wish to express our sincere thanks to all the organiza- tions and people responsible for these various prizes. A«tn0rapl|a CcA o t CjhCJlJ oc ’HcAny . J JL % n.c ' Le.t yf! ’ yaot£ pJurUyyxe-i Gj t Um ■ieut£e u U Wu, ' i i (y V-ct- ' T i , J) l3a-Yy x Autograpba jJLati ! Y :fc iP.V iVutog V T- Wk. raphs The Tatler C. J. FRANCIS Construction Co. 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Try Our Steaks TheyTe really delicious 787 Enfield St. Thompsonville 98 Pearl Street GATTO’S WESTERN AUTO Music Center ASSOCIATE STORE Popular and Classical RECORDS PHONOGRAPHS RADIOS TELEVISION Wizard Batteries Davis Tires Truetone Radios COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT SPORTING GOODS 38 Pearl Street Thompsonville Phone RI 5-5215 46 Pearl St. COMPLIMENTS OF CARL L. SCAVOTTO D. D. S. PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS A . I !) . Higgins Junior High School To the Class of ’57 • z . i ] ( Each of you has been a pal Both in word and deed, So we would like to wish you well, We know you will succeed. 1 From the Class of ’58 PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The Tatler COMPLIMENTS OF D’ALEO dc SONS yr 110 No. Main St. Thompsonville, Conn. JOE’S VARIETY STORE Magazines : Chocolates Patent Medicines Films Developed Cor. Enfield and N. Main Sts. Tel. RI 5-8810 Thompsonville KOZY KORNER ENFIELD VENETIAN BLIND MEG. CO. LUNCHEONETTE SAMUEL J. BELLOMO, Prop. 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