Windsor Locks High School - Herald Yearbook (Windsor Locks, CT)

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 15 You advise the Sophomores to cooperate with their teachers. Apparently you have forgotten that they have not given the teacher the trouble of keeping them after school, and obliging them to write “I shall not talk” five hundred times. The Freshmen are told not to whisper. Is it because you are so interested in poetry that you were willing to stay after school, memorize and recite such poems as: “Half a league, half a league, half a league on¬ ward” for the privilege of enjoying this “momentary indulgence” as you term it? It is very kind of you to remind us that school begins at 8.30 A. M. Perhaps if you had heeded the advice given by last year’s class, it would not have been necessary for you to ask for so many “permits” this year. Seniors: One of your many faults is that of drumming the desk four times with a pencil and then waiting until somebody an¬ swers you by drumming the desk twice. Is this some sort of a code? It really looks very silly, and is annoying. We hope you will do your best to overcome it. We thank you for your praise of the Her¬ ald and Concert and we wish to say that it was the assistance of the Seniors that made it possible. The Athletic teams will suffer a great handicap next year by the loss of the Senior members. They are to be congratulated on their efforts of this year. We shall miss you, Seniors, and we will remember you always, with kindly affection, and fond respect. We hope you will never forget the days spent in Windsor Locks High School and we wish every one of you the greatest possible success. May fate al¬ ways give you the best she can give and may Windsor Locks High School be proud to number you among her illustrious Alumni. Margaret Hart, ’23. - (o) - CLASS WILL. Know all men by these presents, that I, the Spirit of the class of 1922, of the Wind¬ sor Locks High School, Town of Windsor Locks, County of Hartford, State of Con¬ necticut, United States of America, being of sound and disposing mind, do make, declare and publish this, my last will and testament and all former instruments made by me are hereby revoked. As by the Grace of God, I, like others who have gone before me, have been allowed my allotted time and full enjoyment thereof, and as my principles have been above re¬ proach; and being absolutely and undoubt¬ edly sane, as the combined medical force of Windsor Locks can testify, I feel the keen necessity of placing some conditions upon the requests about to be made. I give, devise and bequeath to the Junior Class the seats in Room 10, hoping that they will fill them as competently as did the class of 1922. I give, devise and bequeath to the Sopho¬ mores a wooden medal, as a reward for be¬ ing the most noisy class that ever entered the Windsor Locks High School. I give, devise and bequeath to the Fresh¬ men the sum of 43c, obtained by taking up a collection in our class, to provide them with rattles so that they can amuse them¬ selves and not have to be amused by our Faculty. I give to the High School Orchestra, The Glee Clubs and The Athletic Teams, the courage to keep up the good work which was started in the year of 1922. To the various members of the under¬ classes we, as individual Seniors do be¬ queath the following items of inestimable value, and to their heirs and assignees, to have and to hold forever. ' Francis Wallace bequeaths to Samuel Roholich a piano. This he bequeaths to you “Sammie,” so that in the future we may have the pleasure of hearing one of your Concerts which, very likely will be given in one of the foreign countries. Grace Kitly leaves to Addie Wadsworth a baseball which may be if use to you “Addie” while you are on the pitching staff of the girls baseball team of the W. L. H. S. Alice Morse gives to Frederick Mather a lantern, so that in the future, “Freddie” you may see your way home from your special session after school. Joseph Hawley bequeaths to Aldo Metelli a Maxim Silencer, which I hope, “Aldo,” will keep you quiet at least part of the time. Mary Kirk leaves to Kathryn Sweeney a radiophone, so that in the future “Kathryn,” will you not have to waste such an enormous amount of paper and pencils writing notes. You can easily send your messages with this wonderful radiophone. Helen Sweeney leaves to Dorothy Groves a megaphone. Now Dot,” we sincerely

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14 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD If you think because you have attained so high a degree 0 f intellectuality, the sun will stand still in its course and gaze upon you, you are greatly mistaken. Think, if it did what it would see! A few children just entering upon their senior year at High. Remember Juniors one of the greatest fan¬ cies of children is that of self-importance. Guard against it for you know it is one of your many failings! There are two Juniors who fail to fulfill the general characteristics of this class. One of these is a strong healthy boy who flounders into the class room as though he were “all tired out.” Pewee we advise you to eat Force for breakfast every morning. On the other hand a Junior girl has been too lively. Alva we suggest that you try Beef, Iron and Wine. The Iron in junks to weight you down. Isabella, from the flowers you presented to the English teacher daily, we thought you were interested in Botany but now your attention seems to be turned toward the Pickle business. Mr. Heinz flooded the mar¬ ket with fifty-seven varieties, we trust you will be satisfied with one. SILLY SOPHS: It is very hard to give you any advice. As we watched you wading through your studies we felt a kind of pity, sometimes for you and sometimes for your teachers. And now, my dear children, before we leave you let me give you a few words of friendly advice—be modest and unassuming. Do not forget to cooperate with your teachers for, if you do perchance forget, they will with¬ out a doubt remind you. Your class has ex¬ ceptional talent. If Josephine and Mae had attended Glee Club Rehearsals more frequently they would without a doubt be ready to take Mary Garden’s place recently vacated, as director of the Chicago Opera Company. We think Charles is aspiring to be a Drum Major. If you ever hope to lead the Drum corps down Main Street, “Stew,” you you will have to acquire more poise than you have now. Aldo, you might be considering floor walking as a vocation but the High School is not the proper place to practice it. FRIVOLOUS FRESHIES: Next year it will be ' your duty to show another class just how to conduct them¬ selves in school. Although we have not been with you much this year we know that you are a very brilliant class and have many inspirations. However, we think it would be better for Mary to leave her white rat at home next year. We wish to congratulate the members of the combined Glee Clubs and the Orchestra on their splendid success at the concert given in June. We are glad to see that you are taking such a lively interest in athletics. If this continues a sporting page can be added to our “Herald” which has become such a prominent feature of our school. We have enjoyed our association with you, undergraduates and wish you every success in your studies so that you will maintain the high traditions of the W. L. H. S. Eleanor McLeod. -(o)- RESPONSE FROM THE SCHOOL. HONORED SENIORS: The Undergraduates have listened atten¬ tively and are flattered to think that you busy people should have found time between numerous shopping expeditions, banquets and receptions given in your honor, and in¬ terviews by reporters from such big news¬ papers as the New York Times and Windsor Locks Journal, to give us some advice. We are extremely thankful for it but we feel that we really could not accept it all; so we are returning a little. our class has been considered the live¬ liest that ever entered High School. You are a trifle too much so at some times, and on one occasion were allowed to abstain from your dinner, while you sat meekly for five minutes pondering on your misdeeds. Your class meetings are models of any¬ thing but Parliamentary procedure. In passing Room 10 while one of these are in progress one would think that it was the kindergarten during recess, instead of a company of dignified Seniors sitting in council. Vhat other class would have spent hours trying to decide such questions as: Will the class colors be orchid and silver or silver and orchid? Will we wear an orchid or a sweet pea at graduation ? The Juniors are accused of self-impor¬ tance. Perhaps we are a trifle so, yet none of us were ever told to stop distracting the Freshmen by trying to appear superior. You tell us to acquire more “pep” but none of us have adopted the “flapper walk” which is so distinguishing a characteristic of some Seniors.

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16 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD hope that in the future your teachers will at least hear your voice at intervals. I give, devise and bequeath to Henry Labell an algebra. Now “Doc,” when your mathematics teacher asks you to find the highest common multiple, use this al¬ gebra and please do not be inclined again to go up into the belfry in search of such terms. Eleanor Root leaves to Mary Phelps her knowledge of elocution This “Mary,” Miss Root leaves to you, that in the future you may rival some of the greatest orators of your time. Cornelius O’Leary bequeaths to Charles Albani a book on pigeons and we hope “Charlie,” that you will find out what pig¬ eons look like and that you will never again raise crows, thinking them to be black pigeons. Eleanor McLeod leaves to Morris Koplin a bell, the style worn by cows, to be worn around your neck, “Morris,” so that in the future when the Faculty want you they will be able to find you by the noise of the bell. Dorothy Burby gives to James O’Leary a book on dancing. Now “Jimmie,” we hope that the next time we play basketball in the neighboring villages you will not always complain about the orchestra as a reason for not dancing. Emelio Ricci bequeaths to Harold Mini- han a compass, so that the next time you get lost in the buildings, “Harold,” you may find a way out with the aid of this compass. Theresa Cerri gives to George Lashway a life preserver. This, “George,” is to be worn when you go skating so that you may never again have the fear of drowning when the ice gives away under your feet. Mary Carroll leaves to August Midden an airplane. Now “Speed,” we expect you to get to school on time in the future and not always use the same old excuse that a freight train was in the way. I give, devise and bequeath to Herman Katz a track suit, with the aid of which I established great records running from Clay Hill to the W. L. H. S Now, “Hennie,” with the aid of this suit and a little practice you ought to he able to get to school on time and not hand in the same old excuse you have been giving when you were tardy. Marion Eagan bequeaths to Raymond Piaggia a bottle of nerve tonic and we hope, “Snaggie,” that the next time you have to speak at rhetoricals, you will have nerve enough to speak and not say that you are sick. Juliet Morehouse gives to Jeanette Dow¬ ling a foot stool. “Jeanette,” we know how tiresome it is to be built proportionally small. Now in the future we hope you will not suffer any discomfort when studying, as your feet had ought to reach the foot stool. Raymond Leary leaves to Donald Wal¬ lace his ability to sing. Now, “Don,” when your voice is cultivated and you are at the height of your glory please give some of the other famous singers a chance. Doris Parsons gives to Joseph Conroy, a pair of suction sole shoes. “Joe” the next time you try to show your honorable class¬ mates some of the latest steps in dancing you will be able to stand on your feet with the aid of these shoes, and not have to be picked up off the floor. Anna Lyons leaves to Mary Bryne a smile. Dorothy Parsons bequeaths to Charles Kennedy an easy chair. Now, “Stew,” we hope you will not suffer any more discom¬ fort after regular school hours. Here is something that almost slipped my mind, which refers to Nathaniel Pastore. Nathaniel, many times have I heard you try¬ ing to decide whether you would go to the dance, to the movies or whether you would stay at home and study. Now here is a method that you can use: I throw up a coin, if it comes beads I go to the dance, if it comes tails 1 go to the movies, and if it stands up on its edge I stay home and study. Now, “Mush,” I hope you will not adopt this method. I do nominate and appoint Mr. Leander Jackson to be executor of this, my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal, and publish and decree this to be my last will and testament in the presence of the witnesses named be¬ low, this fourteenth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two. Spirit of the Class of 1922. Signed, sealed, declared and published by the said Spirit of the Class of 1922, as for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at h’s request, and in his pres¬ ence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto: Edward Frye, Isabel Leishman, Josephine Wallace, James Pickles and John Bercury. Edward J. McCullough, ’22.