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

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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

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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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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 19 the class. He thinks he is the best looking, while he really is the best singer. Heinie is always eating “Tickle-Me Bars.” His fav¬ orite amusement is listening to Mickey Sullivan play his piano. His slang expres¬ sion is “Wait a Week.” Tell me what you think about Miss Wads- worth. Addie is the best dancer among the girls, and she’s just crazy about athletes. Her marcel is our mystery. Addie’s slang ex¬ pression is “Oh, Min!”. And she prefers olives to sweets. Now, what is your idea of Miss Rooney? Retta thinks she is the best singer, but she really is the best dressed girl. She is always buying a “Big Bobby.” Her favor¬ ite amusement is visiting in Windsor and her pet phrase is “Oh, Yes, Any Time.” Give your account of Miss Metelli. You know Elva is the best singer among the girls, and funny, isn’t it, she thinks she’s the best dancer. Auto riding is her delight, especially in Fords. Her favorite delicacies are jawbreakers. Her pass word is “How Many?” Let’s hear something about Edward Frey. Oh, Buck thinks he’s the handsomest boy in the class, for he is always telling us that his mother thinks he is the best looking boy she has. (He’s the only boy.) He is the best natured among the boys. The “Sen¬ ator” is always eating a “Rosie O’Grady”, and his favorite amusement is going fish¬ ing. His pet phrase is “Gee, what do you think I am?” What do you think about Miss Midden? Speed is the best actress in the class. We all envy her impressive appearance. Her favorite pastime is going to Riverside. Her pet phrase is “You think you’re funny, eh?” She prefers “Social Whirls” to pea¬ nuts. Now, tell me about Miss Groves. Why, Dot is the best looking among the girls. She is also the best student in cor- respondence (social). She just loves “Oh Johnnies.” Her favorite amusement is ar¬ ranging dates. Dot’s slang expression Is “How do you get that way?” Now. w’hat can you say about Nelson Parmelee ? Nelson thinks he is the ideal husband, but he really is the best student. His fav¬ orite pastime is debating. He buys “Oh Ladys” by the box, and when he gets angry, he says, “Aw Shucks!” And what is your opinion of Miss Keev- ers? Annie is the best dispositioned girl in our class, and also is known as the most modest member. Her slang expression is “Is that so?” Her favorite amusement is playing the piano. Annie likes to eat “Home Made Fudge.” What about Miss Luicci? I have decided Rose is the best French student. Her distinguishing characteristic is her baby look. Writing notes is her specialty. Her hobby is frying Buck-Wheat cakes. Her pet phrase is “What do you care?” Now, what can you say of David Barry? Well, David thinks he’s the best dancer and he is also of the opinion that he is the best skater among the boys, he really is the best dressed boy. He likes “Molly O’S.” His favorite amusement is looking up clues, and his slang expression is “Think you’re wise?” Tell me about Miss Draghi. Helen is the most punctual member of the class. Her favorite amusement is at¬ tending the movies. Her favorite sweets are “Eskimo Pies,” and you often hear her say “Oh, Sure.” And I can’t leave you out, Eva, with your smiles and wise-cracks, you show us all up. Course we all know how you just adore the State Capital, and we are still wonder¬ ing about the Durand Chocolates you get. Your favorite expression is “You’re not funny, you’re just funny looking.” And last but not least yourself, Edna. We all know that you just love “Vacation Kisses.” I imagine your favorite pastime is trading in local stores (Grocery). Your pet phrase is “Don’t you wish you knew?” Edna Molinari ’23. Eva Moran ’23. -(o)- CLASS STATISTICS, 1923 What is you favorite book, boys? “The Flirt.” What is your favorite book, girls? “Fashion Book,” by King Tut. Our favorite amusement as a class is “Dancing and attending parties.” Our favorite teacher is Miss Baker. Our favorite study is Bughouse Fables. Our favorite actress is Marion Davies.