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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD CLASS DAY EXERCISES. ADDRESS OF WELCOME. Members of the School Board, Superintend¬ ent, Teachers, Undergraduates, Parents, and Friends:— For the honor of being class president, I extend thanks to my classmates, and, in the name of the Class of 1923, 1 welcome- ' you all here to-night. All entering classes, in any school, look forward to tf e day when they will grad¬ uate and receive their diplomas. It was with that prospect in view that we entered Windsor Locks High School four years ago. We have, now completed our four years at Windsor Locks High, and by earnest and diligent study, we have attained our goal. But graduation comes not without its sorrows. Our High School days have been days of gladness. The thought that we are leaving them is indeed a sad one. In school our teachers have guided us over the rough places, but from now on we are our own guides on the path of Lite , where the world will be our school, life our study, and experience our teacher. However, let us consider the present. 1 hope you will enjoy our program this even¬ ing, as you get a glimpse of the brighter side of our High School life, but still we feel confident that to-morrow’s program will be just as interesting although more serious. Let me remind you once more, dear friends, that we are glad to have you with us this evening, and I sincerely hope that before we have departed, some joy will have been brought to all. Nathaniel Pastore, ’23. -(o)- CLASS SONG. To lhe tune of “Faded Old Love Letters or Mine.” Classmates we are all gathered here to¬ night Together for our last farewell, Four years we all have striven to do right And memories in our hearts will dwell, Of the school on the hill Where we worked with a will Ever striving our goal to reach. Chorus. Fare thee well our High School, And faithful teachers dear Each day we will recall with joy The happy hours spent here. Our four short years are over. Which we shall not forget, Though with feelings of sadness We now say farewell To our school and our Alma Mater. Like ships that are leaving the harbor And sailing out into the depths, So classmates we are all starting to-night To brave the turbulent waves of life. Many times we’ll look back To our dear old High School And to those loved ones we’ve left behind. And as we go on our separate ways Our one heart’s desire shall be, To make our school and our teachers, both proud Of the Class of 1923. So we’re leaving to-night For a new start in life Anl our sorrow no other can tell. And our sorrow no other can tell. -(o)- PRESENTATION OF GIFT. To the Windsor Locks High School:— Where our best four years have been spent, we, the Class of 1923, feel that it is a great privilege to us to leave some token of gratitude. What shall we give ? What will be of the. most use and inspiration to our school¬ mates and friends ? These questions were of vital importance to us in selecting a gift. Patriotism has been defined as a feeling of the human heart, and on e of the noblest to whom humanity is an heir. The spirit of patriotism should be fos¬ tered in the hearts of children, both at home and at school. The first thing to do is to. teach them the history’ of the flag and its significance as an emblem of patriotism, and then to respect and use it with care. In the study’ of history, civics and rhetcricals, the flag will play a great part. So, it is to-night a great pleasure to

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 11 STATISTICS. Name Known as Disposition Favorite Expression Margaret Hart Rusty Sunny Aw, kid Margaret Norris ■Midget Pleasant Aw, com’on on you said you would Herman Katz Heimie Nervous Wait a week Lauretta Rooney Retta Calm Oh! yes. any time Edward Frey Buck Good natured Gee, what do you think I am Dorothy Groves Dot Loving How do you get that way Anna Keevers Anne Cheerful Is that so David Barry Dave Talkative Think you’re wise Edna Molinari Eddie Good Don’t you wish you knew Nathaniel Pastore Mushie Happy-go-lucky Try and get it Margaret Carroll Marge Composed Oh, dear Addie Wadsworth Lefty Proud Oh, Min Elva Metelli Bobby Jolly How many? Anna Midden Speed Charming You think You’re funny, eh Nelson Parmelee Turkey Bashful Aw! shucks Rose Luicci Lui Mild What do you care Helen Draghi Hilda Quiet Oh, sure Eva Moran Smiler Obstinate You’re not funny, just funny looking Names Favorite Food Appearance Aspires to be Margaret Hart Kisses Attractive Dish washer Margaret Norris Strawberry shortcak«e Mischievous Editor Literary Digest Herman Katz Onions Swagger Opera Singer Lauretta Rooney Big Bobbie Dignified Head of pickle factory Edward Frey Ice cream cones Countrified Conductor of orchestra Dorothy Groves Shieks Cheerful Mistress of County Home Anna Keevers Fudge Neat Song writer David Barry Beefsteak Indifferent Auto racer Edna Molinari Peaches Dainty Housewife Nathaniel Pastore Macaroni and cheese Small, but 0 My! Pool champion Margaret Carroll Tod’s chocolates Scholarly Lawyer Addie Wadsworth Olives Cute Lectuqer on shocks Elva Metelli Anything eatable Jolly Movie actress Annie Midden Baked beans Impressive Maid Nelson Parmelee Pie I don’t care Dancing school teacher Rose Luicci Bon-bons Modest Frying Buck-w heat cakes Helen Draghi Chocolate pudding Petite Nurse Eva Moran Mixed chocolates Sporty Dish wiper

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 13 present to the Windsor Locks High School, a Flag to he kept in the Main Room. We wish you much success in years to come, and trust that you will enjoy our re¬ membrance and by its presence oe inspired to good citizenship. Rose Luicci, ’23. -UD- ACCEPTANCE. Members of the Class of 1923:— For the teachers and undergraduates of the Windsor Locks High School 1 wish to express to you, our gratitude for your parting gift. 1 assure you that by presenting to us such a beautiful banner oi the “Stars and Stripes” you have our interests at heart. It has been said by an American writer, that our flag carries American ideas, American history and American feelings which began with the colonies and have come down to our time. The oppressed of all nations have found refuge under its folds, amd opportunities, not afforded them in the lands from whence they came. f Thousands have lived, and thousands have died to make what it symbolizes to¬ day. Therefore your gift of the flag will be of great value to us all, for it will bring to our minds very often, the great principles for which it stands. We shall always re¬ member this thoughtful selection which the Class of 1923 has made for us. Again we thank you and hope that the future years may hold in store for you even greater success as individuals than you have already gained as a class in Windsor Locks High School. Lester Davies, ' 24. -(o)- CLASS PROPHECY. We have spent four long years together but to-night we are to part and each must tread a separate path in life. Before we depart we want to know just what each and everyone of us may be doing, perhaps twelve years hence, in 1936. It was my duty to find through some medium or other in what occupation we should be engaged at that time. How could I, an individual with no power to look into the future, foretell the fortunes of my classmates ? After trying in vain for several days I thought I would see if I could find out the Secrets of Palmistry, so I wrote to Madam Ruth, one of the most famous palmists of th.e day, and asked her to send me some instructions for palm-reading. Not long after that I received a letter with the re¬ quested information and whiLe I was read¬ ing it over, Elva Metelli came in and so 1 decided to share my information with her. Now I think we are able to tell our class¬ mates what the future holds for them. My worthy president, if you will come forward I will show you what I have learned through my correspondence with Madame Ruth. There are two stores on the ground floor but a large crowd is gathering at the upstairs entrance. Over this en¬ trance is a large sign and as I look closer I earn see that it is Ostrowski’s Pool Par¬ lor. What is going on inside? The scene has changed. A crowd is intently watching two persons who are competing for the Championship of Pocket Billiards. One of these players is Ralph Greenleaf, the pres¬ ent champion, and the other is our worthy class president, Nathaniel Pastore. Our class sincerely hopes that you will be the next Pocket Billiard Champion of the World. Dorothy, perhaps you would like to know what you will be doing in a few years. A number of large red buildings are appear¬ ing on the top of a hill. Outside of these buildings many children of all sizes are en¬ joying themselves playing games. They have all stopped playing and are running to meet a young lady who is walking down from the Main Building. As she draws nearer I can see that it is you Dot. Evi¬ dently you are ‘‘Mistress of the County Home.” You have always felt some attrac¬ tion for County Home people and we are all glad that you are going to be there so that you will be happy. Rose, perhaps you would like to have me read your palm. The scene is on Broad¬ way. A large crowd has gathered in front cf a window watching something that is go¬ ing on inside. Oh! now I see what causes the excitement. In a front window of one of the restaurants, a lady is making buck¬ wheat cakes. That lady, I take it, is you