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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 High School:— Dear Boys and Girls: After observ ' ing your childish restless¬ ness for three whole years, we, the Class of 1923, feel that we have several words of advice to offer on this occasion. Many of you did not heed the warning given by the Class of 1922 in regard to tardiness, and we must remind you again that school begins promptly at 8.30, and not at 8.45 or 9.00 o ' clock as some of you seem to think. Follow our example and thus do away with annoying your superin¬ tendent with requasts for “permits.” And then the matter of whispering. We know it was only a short time ago whew you came from the kindergarten and ac¬ quired this characteristic, but soon, in turn, you will be Seniors, and then a little digni¬ ty is supposed to be shown by all of you. Wc would advise you. Juniors, to attain a little more “pep.” We know it is very On May 22, Johnson ' s Studio was chosen as a fitting place to pose for our pictures. As the pictures were to be individual ones, Mr. Johnson was kept busy for several Tuesday afternoons photographing mem¬ bers of the class. This is our record of our four happy and successful years spent at Windsor Locks High. It is really the story of our thoughts and feelings for four years. We are about to say farewell to our Alma Matar, and we hope tlhat all future classes will enjoy their High School days as much as we have. Helen Draghi, ' 23. - (o) -- ADVICE TO UNDERGRADUATES. Undergraduates of the Wirjdsor Locks However, fche Seniors were not satisfied with giving dances and whists. They wanted to do something of a more import¬ ant nature. So on May 18. 1923, a play, “When Smith Stepped Out.” was given at the Rialto theatre. It was a three-act comedy with a cast of eight players, all of w ' hom showed their ability as actors and actresses. The play was a big success. We owe a large part of our success in this un¬ dertaking to the director of the play. Miss Louisa B. Baker, who is also our class teacher. The proceeds from the play were about $200.00. hard for you to do your daily tasks in school—and no wonder. Juniors, use a lit¬ tle imagination. At least imagine doing a thing anyway, and then your class may sometime be called “industrious.” It would be well for “Stu” Kennedy to buy an adding machine to eliminate some difficulties he may have in bookkeeping. If Aldo Metelli is aspiring to be a car¬ penter, we wish he would have a little pity on the desks, and do a little more studying. We wish Josephine Wallace and Mary Byrne every success in their operatic work. We congratulate you. Juniors, on your ability shown in the Prize Essay Contest, and hope some of you will continue to speak in public. Next year you will have the honor of occupying Room 10. Try hard, Juniors, to fill the seats as honorably as your prede¬ cessors. Silly Sophomores: Advice is sorely needed in your class and to such an extent that we had to draw lots to see where to give it. You Sophomores have won a +in medal for being the quietest class in school. In- cidently, however, you are known as the most lifeless class that we have. You walk from one classroom to another as K the sleepirg sickness had overcome you. Wake no and come out of th« m ' r t Fo’lnw Dor’s Mather’s example of running to the teach¬ er’s desk every five minutes—this would at least give some muscular exercis . To the Sophomore boys we would say, that even if vour baseball te m is the best, we wouldn’t boast so much about it. We hope that some time Francis O’Leary’s name will shine in the big leagues, as a star catcher. Verdant Freshmen: Next year it will be vour duty to show another class how high school students should act. You will find this somewhat difficult. Freshmen, unless your class acquires a little more poise. You Freshmen boys should endeavor to get some of your lessons anyway. We sug¬ gest that you co-operate, and have one hov do his lessons one day, another boy the fol¬ lowing day and so on, in order that each one of you may give your teachers a pleas¬ ant surprise, occasionally.

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16 , THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD mained President over two years. Then she became Associate Editor, a very diffi¬ cult position to hold. She held this posi¬ tion for over five years. On August 1, 1930, the Editor retired and the Associate Editor was elected to his place. This emi- nqnt writer is our classmate, Margaret Norris. David Barry, ’23. -(o)- CLASS HISTORY. in September, iui.9. twenty-eight boys ana giris began tneir High ocnooi career as members oi the r resnman Glass. Vvhat a time we had trying to decide on our subjects! everything was new and suange to us. Alter several days of ex¬ citement, we finally settled down to work. The only events of importance in our Fresnman year were tne rnetorical pro¬ grams given under the direction oi Miss rannie Eastman, our class teacner. These were a splendid success and showed that tnere was much material lor tuture orators in the class. Vve worked faithfully and diligently and received our reward, when, in June, 1920, we Vi ere promoted to the rank of Sopho¬ mores. In September. 1920, we found that we had lost nine of our members, thus making our class nineteen in number. We were pleased to learn that we were again to have Miss Eastman as our class teacher. As we were now Sophomores, we were anxious to participate in social artans and also to start a class fund. However, we were told to wait until later in the year. The opportunity did come and we showed that the Sophomore Class was not lacking in the spirit of amusement. On December 6, 1920, Col. C. H. h rench gave an educa¬ tional address on the Discovery of Ameri¬ ca and the Panama Canal. Picture slides were used as illustrations. We received one-half of the proceeds, which amounted to $11.00. This was our first successful enterprise. Usually the classes are not permitted to give entertainments of any kind until their Junior and Senior years. But we proved to be an exception to the rule. In February, 1921, Elva Metelli enter¬ tained the class at a Valentine Party given at her home. We shall always remember this good time. The following September, 1921, twenty members returned to carry on our work as Juniors. One new member, Rose Luicci, was added to our class. She came to us from the Commercial High School of Springfield. As there were now over one hundred and twenty pupils in the High School, the Main Room was no longer large enough to serve its original purpose as a home room for the Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Each class was given a “section” or home room. It was our good fortune not oniy to have the Bookkeeping Room assigned to us, but also to have Mrs. Kathryn B. Leary as our class teacher and adviser. The first social event of this year was a whist given in December, 1921, in the Bookkeeping Room. A very large number attended and spent an enjoyable evening. i he proceeds oi the whist were over $24.00. During the Christmas holidays the class was entertained at the home of Isabella Leishman. Refreshments were served, af¬ ter which there were games and music. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. One day the Juniors were a source of great amusement because all the girls came to school wearing gay colored hair ribbons, tied in large, bewitching bows to celebrate Junior Pig-Tail Day. The last and most important event of this year was the Junior Essay Contest and Concert, held in Memorial hall in June, 1922. Although only six members partic¬ ipated in the contest, the judges had a difficult time in trying to decide the win¬ ners. The opening day of school in September, 1922, only eighteen members returned to take their places in Room 10. Upon Learn¬ ing that Isabella Leishman was not going to be with us this year, we planned to give her a surprise praty. Miss Leishman was going to leave us in a few days to attend another school. The party was held at her home on Elm street on September 25, 1922. During the party the class presented her with a gold pencil as a farewell gift. The next social event was our Mid- Winter Dance given at Memorial hall. This was not as successful as it might have been because there was a great deal of sickness in town, especially among the students, which caused the school to be closed for two weeks.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD We would advise Edward Sluzinski to stop attracting the girls by his very pleasing grin, which is noticeable at all times. The Orchestra and the Glee Clubs are to be congratulated on their splendid work during the past year. We have enjoyed our association with you undergraduates, and have admired your strong school spirit. May you strive to keep the standard of the Windsor Locks High School, one of which, you, your parents and townspeople, may well be proud. Addie Wadsworth, ’23, - (o) - You advise the Freshmen to have a little more poise, but cannot expect them to show the gracefulness and aggressiveness of Seniors. The Orchestra and Glee Clubs are thank¬ ful for your praise but are sure that they will be severely handicapped next year by the loss of the Senior members. Your absence from us in the future will be keenly felt, but we wish you the best of success in your future undertakings. Always remember your High School days for they will be numbered amoing your hap¬ piest. Windsor Locks High School can rightfully be proud of the Cla s of 1923. Joseph Conroy, ’24. RESPONSE FROM THE SCHOOL. Dignified Seniors: After patient attention to your kind words of advice we think it only’right that we return a little of it. This, by no means signifies that we are not extremely grateful for your thoughtful words. The Class of 1923 have been known by all, who have in any way crossed their naths, as one of the most dignifi°d and hard-working classes that ever entered High School. Incidently. th“re have been a few who did not se°m to fullv anpreeiato their positions as Seniors. Afte school hours, loud voices coming from Room 10 and the Typewriting Room could be heard all over the school. Has there ever be«n another class in High School who have fment so much time over having their pictures taken? Before school in th“ morning, before school at noon, and after school in the afternoon, much discussion could be heard, especially from the voung ladies, over the outcome of their oictures. Wo are accused of taHino SS hut WA arp confident, that the record of the school, in this respect, will b« mimh better n«xt year. Then you sav the Junior need mo e nep hut I think that the teachers and mi- nils of the school will ag’-ee with me wh°n T sav that we have an amnio amoimt.. or T refer to a noem. written hv a memher of vnur own da« the December issue of the Herald of 1922. Yon sav the Sonhomo» es are i;fp]o Ss hut I shall remind vou that. nuietn«c , is con¬ sidered by most peoDle to be a bigger asset than too much noise. (o)- STATISTICS, 1923 Hello Edna! Hello Eva! I came down to talk about our class. An awful thing to do. but it’s fun, so let’s start We 11 write a few things about each pupil. Let s see I think of Margaret Hart as first. Margaret I have decided, is the most popular girl in our class, and also the most studiousi girl. Her favorite expression is. Kl( l? She - ,ust ,oves “ Hev Eddies,” and her favorite amusement is “Vamping on Sunday Nights.” Suppose you say something of Nathaniel Pastore. °h Yes, Peewee—he is our class Shiek. a privileged character, who disregards all school bells, while he amuses himself by breaking: hearts. He is always heard sav- in ff» TVy and Get it.” His favorite sweets are ‘ Dates.” What about Miss Norris? Oh. Midge is the best sport in the class and strange to say. is the most mischievous girl. She can be heard saying: “Aw com- on, you said von would.” Midge likes “Old B Jf ck ,. Joe „ Her favorite amusement is attending ball games. What can you say of Miss Carroll? Why Margaret is the best cook in the class, and is always blushing. She just loves to entertain at least twice a week. Her pet phrase is “Oh, Dear.” Her favorite sweets are Tods’ Chocolates. Katz? at haVC y ° U t0 Say ab ° Ut Herman Well, Heinie is the biggest grind among