Plainfield High School - Hermiad Yearbook (Central Village, CT)

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THE HERMIAD VVALTER REESE Ulf all seconds were as averse to duels as their principals, very little blood would be shed in that way. -Colton. Vl'alter is one of the most popular boys of the Senior Class, and his ready wit has often livened many a weary lfour. His black hair and dark sparkling eyes have caused much havoc among the feminine portion of the school. VVe will always remember him for his excellent portrayal of Fighting Bob Acres in the Senior Play. VVILLIAM JOHN ROMANOFF 'fSecret and self-contained and solitary as an oyster.' Hot Dogf' as he is known to a few of his closest .ac- quaintances, hails from the wilrls of Canterbury, As he is a quiet sort of a chap whose favorite pose is an imitation oi The Thinker and as he is not given to breaking into a crowd, he is not as well known as some others in the class. His favorite occupation is keeping the keys on a typewriter in motion and owing to this fact he has won many typing pins. He is considered the best speller in the commercial department. He is an honor pupil and usually manages to excel in English. PAUL WESLEY SHIPPEE The thing of beauty is a joy forever. -Keats. Handsome, debonair, smiling, yet cynical withal, our Paul from Sterling is perhaps the most popular boy in the class. An athlete of prominence, he has been captain of the football team, captain and catcher of the baseball team and one of the best basketball players the school has ever had. Surely it will be hard to raise some one to Fill his place. JOHN THOMAS WEAVER Two heads are better than one. -Heywood. John, alias Pat, who hails from the metropolis of Cen- tral Village, is rarely seen without his better half, Wizzy. Pat was once a bashful boyg we wonder why his road work between, Wauregan, Moosup. and Central has changed him. Some day we shall see him managing a chain store in the town of Plainfield. EDWARD JOSEPH WIEZBICKI Then he will talkeye gods! How he can talk. --Tarkington Did someone mention wise cracks? YVhy, Wizzy was the primeval squirrel that cracked the first nut. An opponent, after a dispute with VVizzy, finds himself in a complete daze. VVizzy's chief ambition is to be an orator. He is noted in school for his ability to find an argument over everything in general and nothing in particular.

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THE HERMIAD MARCEI. STEVEN PLANCHON I am Monarch of all I survey My right there is none to dispute. -Cowper Marcel, the brown eyed Plainfield youth, has missed his calling. Surely he should have been a cowboy from the wild and wooly west, with a piebald horse, sombrero and chaps, rfeverything, for if Planchon could break horses one half as well as he can break rules and regulations he would put Tom Mix in the dark. Neverthelegs Plartchon, with his generous and loyal spirit, is one of the most popular boys in school. He usually carries refreshments at all times of th-e day, and the other boys seem to know it. Ile attmds all the high school activities and is a loyal and hearty sup- porter. ERVIN JOSEPH POGNVIST Ob! that malicious, mischievous boy. -Y-Miss Violettc Blond hair, blue eyes and that school girl complexion, eall that constitute a baby face, Our friend from Moosup, al- though very angelic and babyish appearing, holds his own against any other male in the class. He received his letter as a result of wonderful football playing: his acting ahility well liked by all because of her pleasing ways ,and ready smile. She is studying to be a stenographer and we all wish her success in the business world. was well displayed when he took the part of David in the Senior Play. Although not always the one to play the joke on someone, he manages to be there when any prank is about to be executed. VVe all wish Ervin luck in the future and sincerly trust he will be a success as a salesman for Palmolive Soap. FRANK ADAM POLEXVACZIK Good nature is stronger than tomahawksf'-Emerson Frank, or Poly as he is known to the student corps of P. H. S., comes to us from Jewett City. He is famous in the annals of P. H. S. having been a threesletter man in sports and a class officer Ile is the treasurer of the student and like many of '30, he is always ready for with the girls. His familiar in Sept. 1930, especially by of '3l. in his junior and senior years. class of 1930. Poly is a good his companions in the class of a joke. He is also quite a hand figure will be missed in the nalls a girl called Izzy of the class JAMES ALLEN PRATT From morning till night, 'tis my delight: To fish and to fish, without stopping. Jim, otherwise known as the school aviator, comes from the wilds of Moosup Lake, and has never been known to be late because he is always hurrying. Jim is by disposition and preference a fisherman, but he is an athlete as well for he earned his football letter in his Final year. He and his cheerful smile will be sadly missed at Plainfield High School. VVILLIAM JOHN PYE There is great ability in being able to conceal one's ahility. -I.a Rochefoucauld. Billy is a quiet, shy, studious young man from Plain- tield. He has been a loyal supporter of his class for four years. He likes to potter around in the chemistry labcra- tory, and demoralizes the class hy having his experiments written up on time. VVe trust he realizes his chemical as- pirations. NYC do not know much about him outside of school but we have our suspicions.

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THE HERMIAD EMIL JALO WUORIO I-'ainth eart never won fair lady. ACervantes. Emil is a living example of the truth of the saying quoted above, for Moosup is an attractive place and you can get there if you will, Son. Emil is one of the popular boys ln the class of 1930. He plays on the basketball and football teams, is an ambitious physical trainer-ask his leaders- zind is a great help to his teachlers, generally. We think he will become an admirable photographerg witness thatnhe even unselfishly sacrificed his class time to aid Mr. Pappayion. BESSIE BIRDIE BABCOCK Her eyes outshine the radiant beams, That gild the passing shower. -Burns Bessie, who comes to us from Plainfield, is an active member of the girls' Basketball team, and for the past year has shown her ability as a P. T. leader. Her name is rre- quently found on the honor roll. We learn that some day Bessie inthends to become a school mam, She will surely rule with an iron rod, ELIZABETH BAKER VVhatc-'re she looks on pleases her. -Browning. E'izabeth Baker, alias Betty, is one of our most promising students. During her four years with us we have never leard Betty report unprepared in any class, for she is an honor pupil, the joy of her teachers, and the envy of her classmates. She is going to Normal School and we shall look forward to great things from her. MARY LOUISE BOISCLAIR The maiden with the meek brown eyes. -Longfellow. Tootie', is a serene, brown eyed maiden from Sterling, well liked by all because of her pleasing ways and ready smile. She is studying to be a stenographer and we all wish her success in the business world. HILDA BUNNING 'iVVell-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. -Tupper. Hilda, one of the unobtrusive members of the class of 1930, hails from Oneco and we hear that she rates high with lioth the masculine and feminine population of that met- ropolis. Her favorite car is a Chrysler and her favorite hrand of baking powder is Davis.