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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1925 volume:

The High School Herald WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. for June, 1925 TABLE OF CONTENTS. The Senior Class of 1925 _ Page . 5-9 Class Day Exercises Address of Welcome _ Class History _ Oration _ Efficiency versus Sufficiency _ Presentation of Gift to School _ Acceptance of Gift to School ___ Prophecy _ Prophecy on the Prophet _ Advice to Undergraduates _ Response from School _ Statistics _ Class Will _ Class Gifts — Mystery Pie - -- Class Poem _ _ August Midden _ Josephine Frey _ Francis Draghi _ Anna Sweeney _ May Duggan _ Mary McHugh, ’26 _ Francis O’Leary _ Peter Cerri _ Joseph Lodola _ Edward Micha. ’26 Amy Morell, Mary Longo _ Kenneth Bur wood _ Clara Mather _ George Chesnalevich Graduation Exercises Salutatory and Essay - Address and Valedictory - Class Song - Class Notes Senior Notes - Junior Notes - Sophomore Notes - School Notes - Beta Kappa Delta Notes --- Poems _ Athletic Notes _ Exchange Column - Chuckles _ Arlene Hancock .Natalie Klemas _ May Duggar. _ Peter Cerri, ’25 _ Edna Mocklis, ’26 _ Marie Midden, ’27 _ Margaret Brett, ’26 _ Sidney Horton. _ G. D. C., ’25 Kenneth Burwood, ’25 Junior Prize Essays First Prize Essay _ Elizabeth Jackson, ’26 Second Prize Essay _ Margaret Brett, ’26 10 10 11 13 13 14 14 16 16 17 17 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 26 27 ’27 28 29 29 30 32 34 2 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Defalcation This issue of The Herald is gratefully dedicated to the Faculty of the Windsor Locks High School in appreciation of their interest and assistance. The Herald Board. To the Subscribers and Undergraduates: We thank you all for your cooperation and efforts in making our School Paper a success. - • Circulation Manager and Assistants. To the Advertisers: The Business Board desire to express their gratitude for the assistance rendered in making pos¬ sible all issues of The Herald. Business Manager and Assistants. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 3 Francis O’Leary, ’25 Senior—Peter Cerri, ’25 Junior—Edna Mocklis, ’26 THE HERALD STAFF Editor-in-Chief Arlene Hancock, ’25 Assistants Elizabeth Jackson, ’26 Dorothy Phelps, ’26 Class Editors Sophomore—Marie Midden, ’27 Freshman—Mae White, ’28 School Editor Margaret Brett, ’26 Art Editor Dorothy Greim, ’27 Athletic Editor Kenneth Burwood, ’25 THE HERALD BUSINESS BOARD Joseph Lodola, ’25 Douglas Barberie, ’27 Arthur Mandirola, ’28 Business Manager Francis Draghi, ’25 Assistants Mary Poloski. ’26 Sarah Compaine, ’26 Circulation Manager Anna Sweeney, ’25 Assistants Florence Migliora, ’26 Hilda Rego, ’27 Typists May Duggan, ’25 August Midden, ’25 Clara Mather, ’25 Amy Morell, ’25 4 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Commercial Kathryn B. Leary Social Sciences Martha W. Eddy French and Spanish Frances Burke THE FACULTY Merle F. Hunt, Principal English and Latin Louisa B. Baker Science and Mathematics M. Alvin Parkin English Mary Barrett Music—Caroline Lyman THE BOARD OF EDUCATION State Supervisor Francis E. Harrington H. R. Coffin, Chairman John E. Mooney John D. Egan E. H. Richmond M. J. Kelly John B. Dowling THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’25. KENNETH BURVVOOD Participated in Junior Prize Essay Con¬ test ’24. Athletic Editor ’25. Member Baseeball Team ’25. Ticket Committee Senior Play ’25. Class Will, Class Night. “His harp, his story and his lay Oft’ aid the idle hours away.” PETER CERRI “Pete” Assistant Business Manager Herald Board ’24. Baseball ’25. Ticket Committee Senior Play ’25. Class Editor ’25. Proph¬ ecy on Prophet, Class Night. “And soon in merry wassail he, The life of all their revelry.” GEORGE CHESNALEVICH “Neptune” Participated in Junior Prize Essay Contest 24. Debating Society ’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25. Class Poem, Class Night. “Blue eyes and hair of golden sheen And lofty soul.” 6 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD FRANCIS DRAGHI “Blackie” Class President ’24. Second Prize Junior Essay Contest ’24. Business Manager Herald Board ’25. Debating Society 23- ’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25. Pres¬ ident Activity Association ’25. Oration. Class Night. “Ha knows the joy of smiling and making other people smile.” MARY DUGGAN “Mae” Glee Club ’21-’24. Participated in Junior Essay Contest ’24. Class Treasurer ’24 Debating Society ’25. Play committee ’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25. Typ¬ ist on Herald Board ’25 Class Song 25. Gift to School, Class Night. ‘ Her heart is like a garden fair V1 ere many pleasant blossoms grow.” JOSEPHINE FREY “Joe” Orchestra 22- 23. Assistant Circulation Manager ’24. Participated in Junior Essay Contest ’24. Member cast Senior Play ’25. Debating Society ’25 Class Secretary ’25. Dance Committee ’25. Class History, Class Night. “A kindly smile to all she lent.” THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 7 ARLENE HANCOCK “Peanut” Class Treasurer ’22-23. Second Prize Build- and Loan Contest ’23. Vice-President ’24- ’25. Debating Society ’24-’25. First Prize Junior Essay Contest, ’24. Usher Senior Play ’24. On Ticket committee and Property Manager Senior Play ’25. Editor-in-Chief Herald Board ’25. Ac¬ ceptance of Gift ’24. Salutatory, Graduation. “Virtue could see to do what Virtue would by her own radiant light.” NATALIE KLEMAS “Nat” Entered as Sophomore ’23. Glee Club ’24- ’24. School Editor ’24. Member of De¬ bating Society ’24-’25. On Dance Com¬ mittee ’25. Participated in final debate. Valedictory, Graduation. “A dancing shape, an image gay, To haunt, to startle and waylay.” JOSEPH LODOLA “Gazoopy” Glee Club ’22. Orchestra ’22-’23. Assistant Business Manager ’22-’25. Class Secre¬ tary ’24. Member Baseball Team ’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25. Advice to Undergraduates, Class Night. “There is music in his soul.” 8 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD MARY LONGO “Slippery” Entered as Senior ’25. Member of Debat¬ ing Society ’25. On Play committee ’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25. Partici¬ pated in final debate. Statistics, Class Night “What ho, my jovial mates! Come on! we’ll frolic it Like fairies frisking it in the merry sunshine.” CLARA MATHER “Bobby” Glee Club ’21-’24. Participated in Junior Essay Contest ’24. Dance Committee ’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25. De¬ bating Society ’25. Typist on Herald Board ’25. Class Treasurer, ’25. Gifts, Class Night. “She is meek and soft and maidenlike, A young woman fair to look upon.” AUGUST MIDDEN “Speed” Basketball 22-’24. Response to Advice ’24. Athletic Editor ’24. Baseball ’23-’25. Tpyist on Herald Board ’25. Class President ’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25 Address of Welcome, Class Night. “For the good are always merry.” THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 9 AMY MORELL “Amos” Usher Senior Play ’24. Ticket Committee and Property Manager Senior Play ’25 Typist on Herald Board ’25. Debating Society ’25. Statistics, Class Night. “Maiden with meek brown eyes In whose orbs a shadow lies, Like dusk in the evening skies.” FRANCIS O’LEARY “Frankie” President ’21-’22. Baseball ’23-’24. Class Editor ’24. Participated in Junior Essay Contest ’24. Captain Baseball Team ’25. Assistant Editor ’25. Member Debating Society ’24-’25. Member cast Senior Play ’25. Winning debater ’25. Class Prophecy, Class Night. “Still art thou Valor’s venturous son!” ANNA SWEENEY Anna Vice-President ’22-’23. Glee Club ’22-’24. Assistant Circulation Manager ’24. De¬ bating Society ’24-’25. Participated in Junior Essay Contest ’24. Member cast in Senior Play ’25. Play Committee ’25. Participated in final debate. Circulation Manager ’25. Essay on Motto, Class Night. “A full, rich nature, free to trust Impulsive, earnest, prompt to act And make her generous thought a fact,” 10 TIIE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD CLASS DAY EXERCISES. ADDRESS OF WELCOME. Members of the School Board, Superintend¬ ent, Principal, Teachers, Undergradu¬ ates, Parents and Friends:— In behalf of the Graduating Class of 1925, I wish to express our thanks for your presence here to-r.ight and welcome you to our commencement exercises. It has been our pleasure to attend the Windsor Locks High School for four years from which we shall be graduated to¬ morrow evening. The four years which we have spent here, we may assure you have been four years of our life that we shall long remember. While at High School we have come to know the value of friendship and co-operation shown to us by our leachers and schoolmates. When we leave to-morrow evening there will be sorrow in our hearts for this will end our happy schooldays here to¬ gether. To-night you are to hear of the merr� er side of our school life and to-morrow night, of the more serious side. As members of the Senior Class, we welcome you here to our Class Day exer¬ cises and we shall endeavor to make Windsor Locks High School proud of the Cla ss of 1925. A. Midden, ’25. -(o)- CLASS HISTORY. On September 6, 1921, we began our studies as Freshmen of the Windsor Locks High School. After some confusion we found our way to the Main Room. Tho teacher, Miss Long, counted heads and found us to be fifty-two in number. We were the largest class that had ever en¬ tered and we felt very important. On October 15, a class meeting was called and the following officers were elected: Francis O’Leary, Pres : dent; Anna Sweeney, Vice-President; Charles Albani, Secretary; and Arlene Hancock Treasurer. On December 23, we gave our first rhetorical program. It was our first ap¬ pearance before the school assembly and we were very nervous. Frequent occasions in which we have participated since then, have heelped most of us to overcome this ner¬ vousness. As Freshmen we were very much in¬ terested m the high school graduation exercises because we hoped in three years more that we w’ould be in the coveted position of graduates. The following September thirty pupils from our class returned as Sophomores. Because of the great number it was im¬ possible for all of us to have the Physics Room as our class room. Some of our classmates were placed in charge of Miss Olive Doherty in the French Room. The upper classmen immediately felt it their duty to name us the “Silly Sophs.” On November 29, we gave a Thanks¬ giving Program. We spoke with much gi eater ease than we did when we were Freshies.” On one of the coldest nights of the winter our class went on a sleighride to Thompsonville. We stopped at the Palace of Sweets for refreshments. If the old saying of “Practice makes perfect” is true we surely knew by heart the old song, “Forty-nine bottles hanging on the wall,” which we sang all the way home. The rest of the year was uneventful for our class. Our Junior year opened on September 17, 1923. Mrs. Leary welcomed us, seven¬ teen jolly Juniors to the Bookkeeping Room. In the latter part of October we held a class meeting and elected the fol¬ lowing officers: Francis Draghi, Presi¬ dent; Arlene Hancock, Vice-President; Joseph Lodola, Secretary; May Duggan, Treasurer. During the year we lost four of our members, Doris Mather, Victoria Sabonis, John Bercury, and Harry Wadsworth. On March 4, we gave our Junior Whist which turned out to be very successful. Our Junior Prize Essay Contest took place in Memorial Hall on May 13. Ar¬ lene Hancock received first prize, and Francis Draghi, second. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 11 During our entire year we kept the hundred per cent, saving’s banner. At graduation time we did our best to aid the Senior Class by decorating the hall and by doing whatever we could. Our school year closed June 19, for the summer vacation. Our Senior year opened with a mem¬ bership of fifteen. We felt proud to think we were the leading class of the school, and gladly occupied Room 10, now known as Room 3. On September 25 we called a class meeting and the following officers were elected: August Midden, President; Ar¬ lene Hancock, vice-president; Josephine Frey, Secretary; and Clara Mather, Treas¬ urer. We chose Old Rose and Silver for our class colors and Sweet Peas, for our class flower. In the latter part of October we se¬ lected our class ring from O’Neil Cas- sella. We received our rings during the Christmas vacation and we are very much pleased with them. On October 27, we presented a rhetori¬ cal program in honor of the birthday anni¬ versary of Theodore Roosevelt. We were sorry to lose one of our class¬ mates, Sylvia Burbank, but later we wel¬ comed Mary Longo to our class, so that cur number remained the same. Our Class had a sleighride party to Thompsonville January 22. On our way home we stopped at Mrs. Leary’s for re¬ freshments. In the latter part of January, our President, August Midden, called a meet¬ ing for the purpose of making plans for our whist and dance. We held the Whist February 3rd and had a large attendance. The girls sold home-made candy. On February 13, we gave our Valen¬ tine Dance in Memorial Hall. The class, with the assistance of the teachers, dec¬ orated the hall. On May 22, we presented our Senior j lay, “Miss Buzby’s Boarders.’’ It was largely attended and financially success¬ ful. parties were given durin; Two class the year. On June 6, five of the Senior Class pat ticipated in the final debate. All through the month of June we hav been very busy sitting for our picture and preparing for graduation. Josephine Frey, ’25. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT. One of the greatest problems in the country to-day is that of Capital Punish¬ ment. This subject is one which has occu¬ pied the minds of people for centuries. Ideas, in regard to law, have changed, but Capital Punishment has not been abolished. This problem is of very great import¬ ance of nation-wide importance because it is felt very keenly by all. Is Capital Punishment a wise public pol¬ icy ? The answer is not an easy one. If we were to follow the dictates of our sym¬ pathetic hearts and act according to the natural impulses of a human being we should be likely to say Capital Punishment should be abolished. ci very one is laminar with that law of God and that law of State which is, “Thou slialt not kill. If the murderer intends to kill, we would say that the murder is pre¬ meditated and was deliberately committed and it that state of mind is found to have been present in the murderer he shall be dealt with according to the law. Is there anything unnatural about a sovereign State making its citizens obey the law . We must not merely make a law but we must enforce that law. If some pen¬ alty for non-obedience is absent, the law «s a senseless and meaningless thing Those who would abolish Capital Punish- direr yt T h |. as say ° thc mur- derer, ou have taken away the life of one who had the right to live. You shall arp l J ie f a i nd i V he State wH1 see that you • lefended by an able lawyer, if you have no means to employ one for your¬ self. You shall not forfeit your life in return for the one you have taken. You day a d 7n n th Kht lab ° r ’ a feW hours each vfrfci d iu the evemn S s you will be pro¬ vided with entertainment.” And who pays for all this? The people who obey the laws must pay for the upkeep and en¬ tertainment of the State’s wards and hp ,ndividua J ,T re to be Murdered, and he were told that his life as m imminent danger, would he not fday, in self-defense, the one who was going to kill him? Now if that man as an individual, has the right to slay in s’elf- defense, why has not the State, which is nothing more than an aggregation of indi¬ viduals, the same right to defend itself against unjust aggression and unjust attack. Should we question the right of a State to kill in protection of its citizens? 12 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Why should this right be questioned, when it seeks to protect its citizens and their lives and property against unjust aggres¬ sion? With the growth of civilization the citizens have given many of their privi¬ leges and powers to the care of the Jstate. We say the State and the Republic will protect our rights and it is unto the hands of the State tnat we leave the murderer. Judge Alfred J. Talley, a member of the Court of General Sessions ot New York said, “lhose who wouid seek to take away from the State the power to impose Capital Punishment seek to despoil the symbol of Justice. They would leave in her hand the scales that typify tnat in this country at least all are equal before the law and that scales must never tip from one side to the other, loaded on either side with the power or influence of the litigant that comes to the temple of Justice. They would leave oveer her eyes the bandage that typifies that she must be no respecter of persons, but they would take from her hand the sword, without which the other symbols would be meaningless things. For if Justice has not the right to enforce her edicts and her mandates, then her laws may be lost upon a senseless people.” Is life imprisonment a good substitute for Capital Punishment? The average per¬ son would say, “Yes,” but after it is re¬ moved the very advocates of doing away with it would be the first to argue that it is more cruel than Capital Punishment. In the statements above I have given some arguments in favor of Capital Pun¬ ishment but let us consider reasons for its abolition. After the war authorities have claimed that the death rate from crime, has in¬ creased because people have learned to kill. Is not our government in part responsible? If an individual is to respect human life, then the State should set an example by discontinuing Capital Punishment. It has been stated that because of the higher degree of equality in our own country homicide is more frequent than in Europe. If we want to get rid of the murderer by Capital Punishment because he is so terri¬ ble, why not have a punishment which is terrible? There is no physical torture in electrocuting or hanging because it lasts only a short time. As a preventative of crime Capital Punishment is nothing more than a stimulant. Do we not consider savage the punish¬ ments of a few hundred years ago? If we could live at that time would we not abolish those cruel, savage punishments? Do we not think those means of revenge are barbaric? But what about two or three centuries from now. Will not the future generations term our method of punish¬ ment barbaric? ” Are we barbarians, we ouu i into to be called such. We talk of murder in the first degree. What is murder in the lirst degree? It is cruel, calculated, cold-blooded killing of a fel¬ low man. It is tne most wicked of crimes. Is the State guilty of it every time it executes a human being? With the growtn of civilization the criminal mw should become civilized. It is true that the victims of the death penalty are sometimes innocent and that their execu¬ tion has prevented justice from ever being done. Cruel. calculated, cold-blooded killing has no place in the practices of a civilized community. Does not murder by the State belong to the savage past? Prevention of crime never can be ac¬ complished by the severity of the punish- meent. There is no logic in the argument that murder must be punished by murder. Such punishment is nothing but legalizeu revenge and revenge does not suppress crime. It stimulates crime. Furthermore an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth and a lite for a life is not the teaching of Christ, and should not be in the law in a Christian community. There is little rea¬ soning in the argument that frightful pun¬ ishment prevents crime through fear of consequences. Crime is suppressed by civ¬ ilization not by savagery. Education, enlightenment and social con¬ ditions eliminate crime which is generally born in ignorance, poverty, evil circum¬ stances and vicious surroundings. Clarence Harrow, the famous criminal lawyer, says that the solution to the crime problem is to educate the children to fit life and its problems. One who likes to see suffering, out of what he thinks is righteous indignation will hold fast to Capital Punishment, but one who has sympathy, kindness and under¬ standing will hate it and detest it as he hates and detests death. Here are two illustrations to show that the people of the United States are not yet prepared to take a definite stand on this question. The first example is the Leopold and Loeb case. It was the general cry of the public that they should die. The fact that they were wealthy increased the preju¬ dice of the people and that was all the more THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 13 reason why it was thought they should die. Such cases as this will help to keep Capital Punishment in force. The second example is the Cavalier case down in Pennsylvania. William Cavalier, aged fifteen years, lived in the most squalid poverty since infancy. He was hungry and undernourished most of the time and was not taught the things children should be taught. He was sen¬ tenced to die and thousands of letters poured in from all over the country, beg¬ ging and pleading for his release. It was proved that insanity runs in the family and he was found to be mentally deficient. Therefore, he was an object of heredity and environment. Instead of being killed he should be put into a hospital for the feeble minded Mercy and common sense should go hand in hand with any law. Surely such cases as this will help to abolish Capital Punishment more quickly than anythiner else in the world. President Coolidge, in his memorial ad¬ dress. at Arlington, said, “There is no use disguising the fact, as a nation, that our attitude towards the prevention and punish¬ ment of crime needs more serious atten¬ tion.” This great question is a two-sided one, and when one thinks it over it is verv difficult to come to any definite conclusion. If there is a solution to this great national problem, it can onlv be found bv hard and diligent study of the subject and by w-eighing the facts carefully. Francis J. Draghi, ’25. -(o)- EFFICIENCY VERSUS SUFFICIENCY. A person has attained to the point of sufficiency when he accomplishes the work assigned to him daily and is able to hold his position But the one who shows efficiency is he who brings all his power to bear nromntly on the thing to be done and therefore does his work in the best manner of which he is capable. H : s work is so sat¬ isfactory to his employer th-� t it becomes essential to the business. He, who knows all he can about his work and puts his whole soul into it is sure to succeed. Some one has said a person should have his eve on three jobs, or in other words, he should make the most of his present position, look forward to his advance, and assist the per¬ son in the position below him. Let us suppose a business man wishes to secure an office assistant. He tries out a number of girls in the position but retains the one who does her work in the most satisfactory way. She is successful be¬ cause she is interested in her work and takes the responsibility as though she were man¬ ager. In many cases one person does as much as another but advancement is fo the one who has done not only the required amount of work but has performed it efficiently. The first quality a young person needs is industry. Industry is the quali ty or habit of attention or devotion to any useful or productive pursuit, work or task. To be able to do a thing well is a great asset. Upon leaving high school young people should apply themselves to their particular line of work and strive to become efficient in it The man who reaches the top is he who proves lrmself efficient in every task he is given and has earned his advance¬ ment. Changing from one position to an¬ other without be omino- efficient in any, and working jus for the day’s nay. have caused manv to become “jacks of all trades and good at none.” The path to efficiency and success has manv ups and downs. Our progress de¬ pends unon bow we overcome these obsta¬ cles and strive to improve our work by profiting by o� r mistake . Beniamin Frank¬ lin gained power and success by diligent and patient, attention to his work. Lin¬ coln’s success can be attributed to his do¬ ing every task in a most efficient manner. Efficiency is the result of the applica¬ tion of our knowledge and ability to the tasks to be done. Classmates, we must be concerned chieflv with the way in which we do our work and not in the amount we do Some on® has said, “We try to gain the summit at a bound When wo should reach it step by step And climb the ladder round by round..” Efficiency mav be acquired if we keen the words of our motto jn mind: “Not how much, but bow well.” Anna Sweeney, ’25. -(o)- PRESENTATION OF GIFT TO SCHOOL. Dear old school, soon we are to depart from you. but before we go, we are going to present a g : ft of remembrance of our happy days spent here. What shall it be? Some one has said. “Give a person something he loves and his heart will beat 14 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD with the pulse of fate, whether at home, on land, or on sea..” Our class has decided to give a flag to replace the one displayed in front of the school building. The flag .s an in¬ spiration for better citizenship. What better symbol can be placed in front of our school where future citizens of our United States are being trained. When we look at the flag composed of the colors, red, white, and blue, we behold the symbol of what God has given us, a Nation to love and to honor. We hope that you will show apprecia¬ tion of the flag in your loyalty and ser¬ vice, and as you see it flying, think of the Class of 1925. Tis not for the weight of the gift we care Nor how strong it is, nor how fair ’Tis the spirit that’s back of the giving That makes our life worth living. So let this gift, a message tell Expressed in our Motto, “Not how much, but how well.” May Duggan, ’25. -(o)- ACCEPTANCE OF CLASS GIFT. In behalf of the Windsor Locks High School, I wish to thank the Class of 1925 for their inspiring gift. It stands for principles for which our forefathers died while fighting under its colors. The red, white, and blue represent the bravery, purity, and valor, by which our country has been made the great nation that it is to-day. The flag is also a reminder of our duty to our country, and the school is the place where a training in this responsibility io received. Therefore, it is a very appro¬ priate gift. Whenever, in passing the Windsor Locks High School, we shall see the em¬ blem of our country, this starry banner of freedom floating in the breeze, we shall think of the Class of 1925 who presented us with this gift, and we shall strive to honor it, as loyal citizens of the United States. Mary McHugh, ’26. CLASS PROPHECY. While searching through my library for some reading material, I came across a diary which I had kept since my graduation from Windsor Locks High School. On glanc ng through its pages my atten¬ tion was attracted to this interesting entry concerning the worthy president of the Class of 1925. February 1, 1930— This afternoon at the Ritz Carleton Bil¬ liard Academy I saw Willie Hoppe, balk line billiard champion, lose his title to the Masked Marvel, one of the cleverest billiard players I had ever witnessed. The crowd forced me to the front in their haste to congratulate the winner and as I grasped his han he stepped beck in surprise and asked me to remain after the crowd left. I waited and he soon appeared and took me to a private room where he unmasked. I was completely astonished when I beheld the smiling countenance of August Midden, one of my former classmates. I learned from his conversation that “Speed” had purchased a pool establishment after leav¬ ing High School and by steady practice had become an expert with the cue. Gradually he defeated the best players in the country, always masked to conceal his identity and to draw crowds. I always knew that “Speed’s” ability on the green cloth would bring him success. This article was of such great interest to me that I decided to read through the book. April 10, 1930— At the winter Garden in New York, Mary Longo, one of the greatest American dancers and a former pupil of Michael Nickoloff, made her first appearance in America after a tour of Europe. New York clitics claim that this performance classed her as the world’s ofremost terpsichorean artist. We all predicted Mary’s success for she always had a fondness for dancing while in High School. May 4, 1930- To-day at Carnegie Hall in New York I heard a concert by the New York Sym¬ phony Orcehestra, conducted by Joseph Lo- dola. The concert was claimed by music critics to have been one of the best ever to have taken place in the famous Hall. We knew “Joe” would attain the heights THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD of success as a musician because he always showed exceptional musical talent. June 7, 1930— This afternoon I read an account in the New York Times stating that Mae Duggan, famous film actress, had signed a contract with the Paramount Film Corporation at a salary of $10,000 a week. Her first ap¬ pearance will be in “Hamlet” in w r hich she is to play the part of Ophelia, the leading feminine role. May’s success in our High School play revealed her acting ability and it was no surprise to me to learn of her gcod fortune. October 5, 1930— I attended a wrestling match at the Coliseum in Chicago to-day and saw Peter Cerri take the heavyweight championship ■from Strangler Lewis in two straight falls. I was not surprised at this because “Pete” was alwavs trying headlocks and half nel¬ sons on Burwood. while we were in High School. This even’ng. while dining with a friend at his home on Riverside Drive, New York, I was introduced to Mille. Klemas, a rrima donna of the Metropolitan Opera Company. At the first glance I did not rec¬ ognize mv former classmate for she was much changed since High School days. She told me a very interesting account of her career as a singer and how she had gained her present position. “Nat” always had an exceptional voice. December 5. 1932— I was p-reatly astonished by an an¬ nouncement in to-dav’s Tribune of the com- ' nc marriage of Miss Amv Morrell to the D ke of Cestlene of high standing in Eng¬ lish social life. However, news of her mar¬ riage W8s not unexpected for she always had admire- even in High School days. •Tannarv 3. 1932— Headlines j n all of onr newspapers to¬ day announce the choice of Anna Sweenev es Profescp- of Economies in Mount Hol- voke ( Vdierro Th’s p nnnirffment did not surnrtse � � o fr - Anna was an honor student : n High School. March 10. 1932— I heard an announcement over the rnd o from (WCAE) Washington, stating tha George Chesnalevich, scientific farmer, former resident of Scantic. was recently ehosen Secretary of Agriculture of the 1 mted States. George alwavs had a nat- ornl ability as an agriculturist so that his me-h position in the farming world did not astonish me. January 5, 1935— This afternoon while walking down Main street, I saw a high-powe red French tour¬ ing car rolling down the street. It stopped in front of the bank and a prosperous look¬ ing individual with a diamond in his shirt front alighted. After directing his colored chauffeur to return to his Easy Street res¬ idence, he turned and was about to enter the bank when he saw me. He gave a start, walked briskly over to me and greeted me with “Hello, old boy! How are you? His features were familiar to me, but I could not place this portly figure. Noticing my surprise he gave me his card, saying, “Call to-night at eight and we’ll have a little chat.” I was so taken back that I did not notice the address until after he had en¬ tered the bank. It read, Francis Draghi, Real Estate Agent, 47 Easy Street, Windsor Locks. June 17, 1934— To-day, Miss Josephine Frey won the $10,000 prize offered by the London Daily Times to the first woman to swim the Eng¬ lish Channel. It was said by expert swim¬ mers who were in a launch that followed her that she was the best woman swimmer they had ever seen. Her great feat ; n swimming the Channel was no surprise for she was an excellent swimmer while ir High School. November 3, 1934— This afternoon I saw the annual football classic between the University of Maine and Dartmouth College. It was one of the best football games I had ever seen. No scoring was done by either team up to the last five minutes of the playing. Maine had the ball on her own goal line. It was the second down. The ball was snapped back to the full-back stading ten yads be¬ hind the line. He took it under his arm and went around left end, aided by re¬ markable interference, he knocked all oppo¬ sition out of his path and traveled the free length of the field for a touchdown. Maine supporters cheered long and loud for Bur- wood, the full-back who had won the game for them. It was the same Burwood who was in my class in High School. The foun¬ dation of his success as a football player was made years ago on Saturday afternoons with his favorite team, the Cherry Lane Steam Rollers. April 3, 1933— This afternoon I went into the office of J. P. Morgan for an interview. After wait¬ ing for a minute in the outer office a young 16 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD woman came out of the private office and asked me for my card. I handed her one, she looked at it and grasped in astonishment. “You don’t mean to say that you are Francis O’Leary. Don’t you remember Arlene Hancock, your old classmate ” I looked at her closely and saw that it was indeed Arlene. I learned that after leaving: school she entered the employ of the Under¬ wood Typewrit ; ngr Company as an expert typist. She remained with this company for several years and had won many prices for her excellent typinc. While attending a contest in New York her work came under the surveillance of Mr. Moreran’s manager. He admired her work so much that he offer¬ ed her a position as his nrivate secretary at a largo salary, which she accepted. She had remained in his employ since that t ' nie- Her success in the business world was natural, for she had won several prizes for excellent typing: while in High School. June 7, 1933— To-day at the little church around the corner the m� rria r p of Miss Clara Mather and Mr. Per ival Montmorency, the steel kin?. took place. The conple loft immedi¬ ately after the ceremony for a trio t.o Hon¬ olulu. We always expected Clara to make a successful marriage for she had a larp � number of male friends while in High School. No more entries after this date were re¬ corded. I shall always preserve these in¬ teresting items concerning my classmates and in the future I shall hope to learn of their further success. Francis O’Leary, ’25. -(o)- PROPHECY ON THE PROPHET. One day in Aueust. 1935. while on my summer vacation T thoueht I would go to fhe Polo Grounds in New York and see the New York Giants and Boston Braves en- cace in a pa me of baseball. I took an elevated train to the grounds and arrived there about fifteen minutes before the be- p- ; nning of the game. After a lit+Ie warm¬ ing up of the teams the umnire walked to the center of the field and announced the batteries for the dav Try as I mieht I could not understand a word he was savin? so I waited uneasdv to see who the batteries would be. I noticed the Giants’ catcher was verv small in size, but active and of an athletic build. I thought I would keep my eye upon this catcher and see if I could recognize him for he looked very familiar to me. Asking a fan who the small catcher was I was surprised to hear that he was Francis O’Leary, a young: star, who was heralded as the premier receiver in the big: leagues of the day. At the end of the game as I went out on the field to the clubhouse, Frankie Leary himself walked over and greeted me as only schoolmates should greet each other. I always knew that Francis would some day be in the big: leagues and his success was not unexpected for he had always been the star of our old High School nine. Peter Cerri, ’25. -(o)- ADVICE TO THE UNDERGRADUATES. Underpraduates of the Windsor Locks High School:— Dear Kiddies: After three years of persistent effort to blaze a trail to fame and fortune, which should be easy for you to follow, we, a s pioneers, believe it is our duty to give you the benefits of our strug- ples in a few words of friendly advice. Primarily, it is important that you should remember that school bepins on time. Since you have only two assemblies a week under the prese nt system, it is of vast importance that you favor the school with your pres¬ ence especially on these occasions. W.e advise the baseball team to fill the suits left by the Seniors, as honorably as their former occupants have done. Sober Juniors: Next September upon your return, by all school traditions, you will inherit the Hall of Wisdom vacated by the worthy Senior Class upon whom you are now pazinp. After careful consideration we have come to the conclusion that a few members of the Jun’or Class are in dire need of in¬ dividual advice. We would advise “Red” Lawson that whenever he � s in Thompsonville he should be beware of any ropes that may be stretched across his path. It would be best for Dorothy Phelps to curb her studious inclinations this summer, for she may endanger the position of the faculty If Henry O ’Leary would not confuse his laundry checks with his shorthand papers it would save considerable time and trouble for the “Chink” and for his teacher. Boisterous Sophs: It would be ex- THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 tremely beneficial to you and to the school if you would take a short course during the summer on how to control your vocal organs. To the finale hoppers of the Sophomore Class, Douglas Barberie and Sidney Hor¬ ton. we would advise that if they wish to maintain their sthnding as “sheiks.” H would be desirable to invest in a higher priced car than a $25 Ford. We advise William Crowly to learn the distinction between tomato plants and cab¬ bage plants, so that in the future he will not ruin Keevers’ business by failing to identify these vegetables. ■ Turbulent. Fresh es: Since you are re¬ garded as the babies of the school, it. is to be expected that you are the noisiest class. However, we can see no reason why you should not quiet down by next fall as we do not believe the stairs are strone enough to hold your clumsy feet during another year. Angelo Marconi would be far better otf if he could keen his head in the French room during Ancient History and not keen the members of the Physics class in trouble watching him perform on the win¬ dow sill. We advise Everett Tate to purchase a steam cuage so that when he arrives at the school he can refer to this cuage in order to see that he has enough breath left to climb the stairs. It would he best for “Pat” Duggan to ererc ' se extreme caution while attemnting to twist his tongue around “Nebuchadnez¬ zar” in Ancient. History If John Pohorylo would have his h n? r mowed off at least once everv two months he would not bo so easily mistaken for r travelling representative of the “House of David.” Our Honorable Principal. Mr. Hunt, would appreciate the troupe saved hi” ' writing nasses if “Pete” Wallace would kindlv arrive in school by 8.30 at least once a week. We wish to congratulate members of the hasehall team and the debating societv on their splendid work during the past year Our association with vou. undergrad¬ uates. has been most enioyable and the en¬ tire class wishes vou the greatest success hiring the rest of your high school davs We hone that you will strive as earnestlv “s we did to maintain the high standard of the Windsor Locks High School. Joseph Lodola, ’25. RESPONSE TO ADV ICE TO UNDERGRADUATES. We, the Undergraduates of the Wind¬ sor Locks High School, after listening patiently to your kind but unneeded advice, shall endeavor to thank you and at the same time offer a little advice to the class as a whole. We might continue to tell for an hour what a fine and honorable class you have been but that would be considering but one side of your reputation. On the other hand a stranger might have thought you were freshmen instead of dignified Seniors from the noise he might have heard, some¬ times, when you were passing to classes In this respect, you might have done well to have imitated some of the lower classes. We would also suggest that a few ' of you invest in a “Big Ben” alarm clock if you are going to continue staying out late at night, for you will not be able to get a pass from Mr. Hunt when you are late for work. In spite of these criticisms we congrat¬ ulate you on the successful presentation of the Senior Play. We thank vou for your kind help in assisting in our various class programs. The members of the baseball team will be greatly missed, especially our Captain, whose fighting spirit is unequalled by any other member of the team. In a few words we are very sorry to see you go and as a parting word we extend to you a welcome to come back at any time to visit the old High School where the hap¬ piest days of your life were spent. Edward Micha, ’26. -(o)- STATISTICS. Who’s Who in the Senior Class. Oh. I beg your pardon. It was so care¬ less of me but you see I was so absorbed in this book that I didn’t see you. It was my fault—but you see I, too, am busy reading. Yes? what are you reading? I’m read¬ ing the statistics of the Senior Class. Why so am I. but I haven’t them all. Neither have I. Sit down and tell me yours. Sure—if you tell me yours. H’m—let me see. Here’s one. Name — Francis Draghi, known as “Blackie.” Well, that’s right. What he is— 18 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD talkative — but a sport. What he thinks he is — a man of a flairs with a way with the girls. What he’d like to be — a movie di¬ rector. Favorite food — sweets. Favorite expression — “Flutter away, gay butterfly;” and if he didn’t believe you, which was often — he just said, “That’s the oil.” Fa¬ vorite occupation — talking to the girls. You should see him entertaining at recess in the typewriting room. Favorite song — “Honest and Truly I’m in Love with You.” Here’s one. Clary Mather — known as “Bobby.” what she thinks she is —dress¬ maker from Paris. “Bobby” certainly could rave about clothes. What she’d like to be — a Mack Sennett Bathing Girl. Favorite food — “Dates” oh’ I’ll tell the world, Clara always said she had some, but she’d never pass them around. Favorite expression — “Call me up.” Favorite occupation — strolling up North street. Favorite song — “Me and the Boyle Friend.” Oh, here ’s another. Name — Francis O’Leary — known as “Frankie.” What he is — studious. That’s right, too, “Frankie” always had his nose buried in some book. What he thinks he is — a farmer. You’d think so if you had heard his talks on farm¬ ing in the Economics Class. What he’d like to be — a big league player — It won’t take him long to be one either if he keeps on nlayin as he has olayed in the past year. Favorite food — Bohemian Sundae — there’s more in this than meets the eye. Favorite expression — “Che malatia” — and he’s Irish.” Favorite occupation — giving us a line. Fa¬ vorite Song — “We won’t get home until morning.” Name — Natalie Klemas — known as “Nat.” What she is — a flapper. What she thinks she is — a heart-breaker. What she’d like to be — a Follies Queen. She ought t make a good one for she has plenty of “pep.” Favorite food—lemons. Favorite expression — “I’m screaming.” Favorite oc¬ cupation — decking herself out for a partv. Favorite Song — “Everything you do is mine.” Peter Cerri — known as “Pete.” What he is — mischievous. What he thinks he is — a second Rockefeller. What he’d like to be — a big e-ame hunter. Favorite food — granes. Favorite expression — “at ten-farthy.” Fa¬ vorite occupation — taking it easy. Favor¬ ite Song — “OK. Peter, you’re so nice.” Wasn’t it fn rt of some one to write that song? “This is about ‘Skeezix.’ ” Let’s see. Name—Kenneth Gilbert Burwood. Known as “Skeezix”—when he didn’t get sore. W ' hat he is—the class wit. He was always making wise remarks. What he thinks he is—a big leaguer—“Oh dear, yes? What Well he has been manager of our illus¬ trious baseball team so he may make good. Favorite expression—“What d’you know?” Favorite occupation—playing the harmon¬ ica—and oh, how he did play! Favorite Song—“The Bear went over the mountain.” You ought to get “Skeezix” to sing it for you—no one can do it as weell as he can. Oh, here’s Arlene Hancock’s. She is known as “Peanut” but she was a liyely one at that.. What she is—starving—yes, Arlene was forever raving about how hun¬ gry she was. What she thinks she is—tall and willowy, but not when she stands near a telephone pole! What she’d like to be— manager of Delmonico’s restaurant—sure; then she could eat all the time. Favorite food—anything digestible. Favorite ex¬ pression—“Gee! I’m hungry!” There you feels, are again. Maybe now you know how she feels. Favorite occupation—going to visit Amy’s neighbors. But I am not going to tell wou which particular one. It’s a secret. Favorite song—“I won’t get up—I won’t get up—I won’t get up from the table!” Oh, here’s Speed’s. Do listen. Name— August T. Midden. He never would tell what the T. stood for. He is known as “Speed”— but he only showed speed in some things. What he is—a nice little boy. What he thinks he is—a bold, bad man— particularly man. Speed always tried to be dignified so as to make us think he was the Senior—but we knew his age. Favorite food—Red Pepper and “hot dogs.” Favorite expression—“Hear that joke about—” Fa¬ vorite occupation—visiting Buckland. Fa¬ vorite song—“Oh, how I miss you to-night.” Mae Duggan. Known as Mae. What she is—petite—Oh, yes, small but Oh my! What she thinks she is—a deemure littlee country maid. What she’d like to be—a second Pavlowa—a dancer on the toes, you know. Shes got a start. She was a dancer n the play for a night. Favorite food— Love-nest. Favorite expressio n— “Escovi’llia-honk ?” Favorite occupation— strolling to Bristol on Sunday afternoon. Favorite Song—“Show me the way.” Listen to this. Name—Joseph Lodola— known as “Gazoopy.” Don’t ever let any¬ one mispronounce your name. See what THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 19 Joseph got because of it. What he is— temperamental.. What he thinks he is— Rudolph Valentino. What he ' d like to be— a Beauty Contest Judge. Favorite food — kisses. Favorite expression—“Aw-cut-it- out.” Favorite occupation— Sawing the fiddle. Not quite that. If all “sawing” were like his, what a nice world this would be! Favorite Song — “Let me be the last to kiss you good night and the first to kiss you good morning.” Listen to Anna’s. Name — Anna Sween¬ ey — real Irsh, known as— Little Anna. What she is — one sweet kid. What she thinks she is a — man-hater. What she’d like to be — an opera singer — we’re not a bit sur¬ prised, Anna certainly can sing! Favorite food — Irish potatoees and oh’ how she liked them. Favorite expression — “Oh, balloons.” Some day Anna will fly away-r- she keeps calling on them so often. Favor¬ ite occupation — entertaining the “Murphy” twins. Favorite Song — “He’s My Boy.” Josephine Frey — known as “Joe.” What she is an athelete. What she thinks she is — a shy, retiring violet. What she’d like to be — a gym teacher: Favorite food — prunes. Favorite expression — “Oh, Gee!” “Joe” never said anything stronger than that. Favorite occupation — rocking the boat, yes, and it’s a leaky boat at that. Fa¬ vorite Song — “Long, long ago.” Oh, here’s Neptune’s. Name — George Chesnalevich — known as “Neptune.” What he is — King of Scant ; c. What he thinks he is—a writer. What he’d like to be — a col¬ lege professor. Favorite expression — “Re¬ tailers are crooks.” Favorite occupation — teasing the girls — sometimes the girls teased him instead. Favorite Song — “She ain’t what she used to be.” Well, I’ve enjoyed this chat immensely, haven’t you? Oh, very much — I must be going now. Good-bye. Good-bye. Now that she’s gone I’ll tell you hers. I couldn’t do it while she was here, you know. Oh, here it is. Name. Amy Morell. Known as “Amos.” What she is — the only “real” Senior. You had me scared, vou were so dignified the first few days. But you can’t scare me now. What she thinks she is—an angel. What she’d like to be— chauffeur of a red car. Favorite food — axle grease. Favorite expression — “What the ham?” Favorite occupation—riding around in a red car. Favorite Song—“Put away a little Ray of golden sunshine for a rainy day.” Well, I guess I can come back and tell you a few things about Mary. It’s her turn now. Name—Mary Longo—known as “Slip¬ pery,” but you’d better take warning and not call her that or you may seriously regret it. What she is—“flaming youth.” What she thinks she is—“A hard-hearted Han¬ nah.” What she’d like to be—“An Oriental dancer.” That’s not impossible. Favorite food—peaches. Favorite expression—“What would you give to know?” Favorite occu¬ pation—jazz dancing. Yes, we often had exhibitions. Favorite Song—“Hula Lou.” Mary Longo, ’25. Amy M orell, ’25. -(o)- CLASS WILL. Know all men by these presents, that I, the Spirit of the Class of 1925, of the Windsor Locks High School, Town of Windsor Locks, County of Hartford, State of Connecticut, United States of America, being of sound and disposing mind, do make, declare and publish this, my last will and testament, and all former instru¬ ments 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 enjoy¬ ment thereof, and as my principles have been above reproach; and being absolute¬ ly and undoubtedly sane, as the combined medical force of Windsor Locks can tes¬ tify, I feel the keen necessity of placing some conditions upon the bequests about to be made. , I give, devise and bequeath to the Junior Class all the good advice found on the boards in Room Three Juniors, since you are such a w ' ild class, I hope that you will follow this advice that did the Class of ’25 so much good. I give, devise and bequeath to the Soph¬ omore Class a fire alarm. Sophs, since you never seem to hear the bells when they ring, I am leaving you this alarm, which I hope is loud enough to be heard above the noise made by you. I give, devise and bequeath to the Fresh¬ man Class a set of felt soles for their shoes. Freshies, the pounding made by you coming down the stairs is so dan- 20 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD gerous that it is to be hoped that in the future, by the use of these soles, you will be able to descend to the sidewalks with less peril of causing another earthquake. To the various members of the lower 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 Draghi leaves tk) Henry O’Leary, a book by himself, entitled: “From Bed to Room Three in Five Min¬ utes.” “Scratchy,” if you will apply the lessons from this book, you will arrive in school exactly at 8.30 every morning, in¬ stead of the usual time, 8.36. Mary Longo bequeaths to Sarah Com- paine a fog horn. Sarah, hereafter you can walk around the school with vour nose in the book, in perfect ease without fear of being run into. Mary was knocked over so often, while trving to study on the way to class, that she finally hit upon this idea, which has proved a great suc¬ cess. and she wants you to have full ad¬ vantage of it. Natalie Klemas gives to Marie Midden her dramatic talent. Marie, if you use such talent as this to its full advantage, you may some day become famous as the great¬ est actress ever seen in the Follies. George Chesnalevich leaves to Marcus Lawson a copy of Virgil’s poems. “Red.” this wonderful book needs no outside oreo- aration. as it is very easily translated. It. has a reat advantage over the old fshioned Latin book, in that this one is printed in English. Josephine Frey gives to Helene Leary the cow-bell by which she kept track of her nencils during her high school career. Helene, from now on when you want your pencil, just stop and listen. If you think vou hear a cow in the next room, it � s probably your pencil in search of a new home August Midden bequeaths to John Pohorylo a box of one hundred “Pitts¬ burgh Stogies.” “Pullett,” we hope you will use these with as much regularity as “Speed” did. for we were able to set th clocks by the cloud of smoke seen comm un Church street hill at 8.40 every morn¬ ing. Arlene Hancock leaves to Edward Dugger sneaker . “Pat,” in future classes, although cannot be seen, you can easily be heard. Arlene has used this instrument during her days at the high school, and has found it a most desirable help. Frank O’Leary bequeaths to Edward Micha the mustache he used so success¬ fully in the Senior play. “Chaff,” the next time you find yourself in trouble, just hide behind this shrubbery and you will be completely out of sight. Anna Sweeney gives toLucille Knowles her musical ability. Lucille, the next time you go into classes with your lessons unprepared, make use of this ability. You have probably lizard the old saying, “Music hath charms even to the savage beast.” May Duggan leaves to Angelo Marconi a book of poems written by herself. Wuz- zie,” after this you will have something to keep your studious mind occupied dur¬ ing study periods, when your next day’s work is done, and you will also greatly help the study-hall teacher by keeping out of mischief. Peter Cerri bequeaths to William Crowley his knowledge of the grocery business. “Patsy,” when you succeed to the presidency of Keevers’ Grocery Store, you will find this knowledge of inestimable value, as Pete was alwavs a famous char¬ acter in the grocery business. Clara Mather leaves to the firm of Bar- borie and Horton, Incorporated, a set of hpr father’s old automobile tools, to be used in the repair of any more Fords they may buy. Joseph Lodola gives to Francis Dowd his abibtv as a bookkeeper. Francis, it is a bad habit to have to hunt for your books every day, so Joe wants you to take advantage of the ability by which he once kept track of a book for two full months. Amy Morrell bequeaths to William Karges a ball and chain. Sing Sing model. Bill. Amy could alwavs be found where her teachers told her to be, without the use of this implement, but it is a last resort, in vonr case, since we know of no other wav to hold you in one room for a whole period. I do nominate Mr Merle Hunt to b« the executor of this, my last will and testament.. Tn testimony whereof I have -of my hand and seal, and publish and deoroe this to be my last will and testa¬ ment in the presence of the witnesses named below, this twenty-second day of June in the vear of our Lord, one thousand n ; ne hundred and twenty-five. Spirit of the Class of 1925. Signed, sealed, declared and published by the said Spirit of the Class of 1925, as THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 21 for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at his request, and in his presence and in the presence of each other, having subscribed our names as witnesses hereto: Margaret Brett, Horace Drake, Hilda Rego, Donald Bercury, John Sullivan. Kenneth Burwood, ’25. -(o)- THE MYSTERY PIE. Here in the corner is a mystery pie for the Class of 1925. It has been cut into pieces. Each piece contains a thought of the past for each member of the class. Francis, here’s a clothes line. In school you always had a line, For teachers and schoolmates sublime, So take this little gift with grace, Just continue and you’ll win the race. Natalie, here’s a vanity case. In Senior year you were a case, A perfect lady with a sober face? Accept this gift so rare And always use it with care. Peter likes hunting. Pete, do you recall the day, We asked you, “Why did you stay?” Just accept this rabbit Which you claimed had the same habit. What’s this? Why Joe, this license must be for you, Because I know you’re training hard and true, To drive a Chevrolet And you practice every day. This must be for George. George, this doll will ne ' er be cross, If you decide to be the boss, As you did the other day In the three-act Senior play. Trolley tokens for Arlene, Be sure you stay at Amy’s And don’t go over to Hackey’s, For we all know where you’ll be If you stay right at your mama’s knee. A book for Joe on “How to Make Love.” I’ll present you with this book And in reading it please look For points that during life you’ll use If ever a sweetheart you choose. Amy likes red cars. Amy, remember how you did rave. About your little Ray You always wanted to go far, Now you can travel with this car. These must be for Kenneth. Why Kenneth here’re love-proof glasses, Every time a girlie passes, Down go your lashes. I hope that later you will find A girl demure and refined. Mary ought to have a dictionary. Mary, you need a dictionary, To enlarge your vocabulary, And I hope you’ll never tire Of looking up words to fire. I wonder what this is? Why, a box of red pepper for “speed.” ’Tis surely something you need. ’Twill make you happy And also quite snappy. And lookl Here, Anna, is an instrument, 1 hope will furnish amusement, As by yourself you stroll at night, When all your friends are out of sight. What’s here! Francis, here’s a ball and bat. For at a game you never sat. But aimed to win the game All for the sake of fame. I wonder who is to receive this aeroplane. Why, this is for May, So at Bristol she may stay, Now she can enjoy her date, With no fear of coming home late. Clara, you have presented us each with a gift, and we want to see what the mys¬ tery pie has for you. Why, its a box of dates! Take this box of dates And I hope you’ll never wait. But to be “Frank” about it I hope you’ll always have your bit. Clara Mather, ’26. 22 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD CLASS POEM. The time has come for us to part From our beloved schoolhouse on the hill, Within our breasts there glows an un¬ known thrill, Tho’ we leave with an aching heart. Before us lies the world’s vast plain On which we step to find our destined stand, To use our high school course, we demand, That four years have not been spent in vain. Foresight, thou shouldst be with us at this hour, We have need of thee now, as ne’er before, Shield us through struggles ’til we gain power, And be our guide forevermore. As all have done, who’ve gone before, We bid farewell to our schoolmates dear, With whom we’ve worked for many a year; One word we leave to inspire you more: There’s wealth for you in the years spent here. There’s wealth in your fond associations, And the retaining of these recollections Will be your strength in struggles drear. We’ve succeeded in reaching our longed- for goal, And soon to more arduous tasks we’ll arrive. But we’ll always remember “Not how much, but how well.’’ Was the motto of the Class of ’25. George Chesnalevich, ’25. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 23 GRADUATION EXERCISES. SALUTATORY AND ESSAY. Members of the Board of Education, Mr. Harrington, Members of the Faculty, Barents, Friends, and Schoolmates, we appreciate your interest in us in coming here to listen to our graduation exercises and in behalf of the graduating class of nineteen hundred and twenty-five, I extend to you a most sincere and hearty welcome. Modern Efforts for Better Citizenship. In the last few years people have begun to realize more and more the necessity for better citizenship. After the revelation of dishonesty and inefficiency on the part of some of our high officials last year, public opinion demands greater loyalty on the part of future citizens. J. G. Holland has expressed this thought in the following lines from his poem entitled “Wanted:” “God give us men. A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor,—Men who will not lie.” But how are we going to fill the demand for better citizens? It is only through our schools that we may hope to meet this need. Many people are devoting their time and effort to the study of better citizenship and are continually introducing new methods and plans in the schools to bring about the desired result. Massachusetts has passed a bill providing that “in all elementary and high schools civics shall be taught for the purpose of promoting public service and a greater knowledge thereof and of fitting youth morally and intellectually for the duties of citizenship.” A few months ago, a Home Lighting Contest was held in all the schools of America. Scholarship prizes were awarded to some of the winners. The purpose of this contest was to teach pupils the proper kind and arrangement of lights in their homes. In this way home conditions are improved, and a better environment created, so that there is an incentive to the child to use his opportunities of education; for edu¬ cation begins at home. Health and Welfare organizations are also doing their utmost in training pupils in the responsibilities of citizenship in regard to the preservation of neaitn and the prevention of disease. In the year 1U22-23 an oratorical contest on the Constitution was held. Over 8,000 orations were prepared by students. The purpose of this contest was to promote good citizenship and to induce an intensive study of tne Constitution. Let me quote President Coondge in his speech at the final meeting of tne First National Contest, held at Wash¬ ington: lhe National Oratorical Contest on the Constitution represents the most ef¬ fective method of enlisting the interest of the young men and women of America in tne study of our governmental institutions. t his year there were seven winners of priz¬ es in the contest and the winning orations were published in the leading newspapers ot the country. Hundreds of principals all over the coun¬ try are organizing the children into school government and giving them public duties which they can perform. Charles Wilson, Principal of the Avondale Public School, Cincinnati, says, “the country took over education as a means to preserve the Union. How are you going to keep the union alive unless you have practice in self-govern¬ ment ? ” There is one thing that we must teach our future citizens if we would have them become good citizens and that is the evils of racial hatred. This hatred between races is not a natural trait. Children do not have it, but it is the older people who put this idea of difference in classes into their minds. The school people who are looking for¬ ward to a “more perfect union” in regard to the foreigners are not taking sides on the immigration question. They believe that as we are all here we must put our inter¬ ests together, stop hating each other and look for those qualities in the other fellow that we can respect. It is impossible to have a “more perfect union” until we under¬ stand each other. 24 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD A government is what the people make it. If the government is bad it is because the people are bad. Good people make a good government. So it is up to us to edu¬ cate our future citizens so that they will be fully prepared to do their duty to their country as leaders of the land. Lincoln once said: “I view education as the most important, the most vital service we as a people can engage in, duly to ap¬ preciate the value of our free govern¬ ment.” Arlene Hancock, 25. -(o)- HISTORY OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND VALEDICTORY. Sixty-four years after the founding of the first English Colony, Governor Berke¬ ley of Virginia, in his repoit to the King, wrote that he was giad there were no puu- iic schools in the colony. How queer such a statement would sound to-day from one of our Governors, when we priue ourselves on our system of public schools. Berkeley’s ideas, however, were not to prevail, for the Virginian Colony was de¬ sirous of educating its people in order to promote self-government. Ihe geograph¬ ical conditions hindered the colony in establishing schools, but the eagerness of the people conquered these obstacles anu they built schools according to the plan of the Colonies of Massachusetts and Connecticut. This was a provision that in every town of lifty householders, an ele¬ mentary school was to be established, and in every town of one hundred household¬ ers, a grammar school was to be built. In this way public schools flo urished in all the colonies. This system of public schools gave an opportunity to secure an educa¬ tion, to the wage-earner’s child, as well as to the rich man’s child. After the Revolutionary War, the Ordi¬ nance of 1787, for the government of Western lands, provided that ‘‘religion, morality and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of educa¬ tion shall be encouraged.” Hereafter, when states were made out of this West¬ ern land each town was to preserve one section for school purposes. As years went by, in order to encour¬ age a broader sense of education, each state was to preserve two sections. By the Law of 1906, in the admission of the state of Oklahoma, the proceeds from the sale of public lands were used for school purposes. Everywhere education was en¬ couraged since it was very necessary for a democratic form of government to have an educated citizenship. The school proposition soon became too large for the National Government and so it was placed in the hands of the several states. The states, although they have general supervision, have placed the di¬ rect administration of schools in the hands of the local communities. For this reason there is a great deal of variety in the or¬ ganization and management of the schools. In rural communities the town or county is divided into school districts and schools are built according to the size of the dis¬ trict. The management of the schools in most cases, is in the hands of a School Board. There is also a form of State Control giving the state, authority of school man¬ agement by means of a board, superintend¬ ent or supervisor. At first the rural schools were far in¬ ferior to those of the city but now they are almost on a par with city schools be¬ cause of the great improvements made in our educational system together with better methods of communication and transportation. At present our school system has a very high standard both in primary and sec¬ ondary grades. Secondary schools have in¬ creased in number since people have realized the great value of trained minds. Everywhere the business world requires that its employees have at least a high school education. To-day boys and girls in the high schools are taught, not only the fundamentals of education, but also the principles of citi¬ zenship and responsibilities which they will have in their own communities. The schools also teach individuals how to use their leisure time to the advantage of body, mind, and spirit. Students learn how to co-operate with their classmates, and teachers, and are thus enabled to understand and to work with others when they leave school to take up their life work. Members of the School Board and Mr. Harrington:— We, the Class of 1925, thank you for your interest in our education and your assistance in our activities. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 25 Members of the Faculty:— We are grateful to you for your work in preparing us for higher institutions and for our part in community life. We appreciate the unlimited time which you have spent in helping us to be successful in everything we have undertaken. Parents and Friends:— We thank you for the encouragement and help which you have given us through¬ out our High School course. You have en¬ abled us to obtain our High School educa¬ tion. Undergraduates of Windsor Locks High School:— We appreciate your co-operation in mak¬ ing us a worthy class and we hope you will have as much assistance as you have ren¬ dered us. Classmates:— We have but a few moments left before we cease to be members of the Windsor Locks High. When enrolled as alumni we shall try to be as loyal members as we were students and classmates. Let us endeavor to prove “Not how much. But how well” we may accomplish whatever we are called upon to do. Natalie Klemas, ' 25. CLASS SONG. Suni? to “In the Garden of To-morrow. Our High School Days were laurels, Oh, that your mem’ry remain! With all our joys and sorrows And bring back our school days again. Refrain. Dear classmates we fondly greet you We are lonely to-night, For the leaving comes, ' tis true, From those who taught us in the right. And we all are filled with sorrow For the farewell brings a sigh. But we’ll e’er remember— Though far is to-morrow— Our four years at the Windsor Locks High. We will bid our last farewell To our teachers so loyal and true. But where’er we are, or dwell We’ll always give a thought to you. Undergraduates and all the rest We trust that you’ll be true, And give to your High School the best And the “best” will come back to you. May Duggan, ’25. 26 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD CLASS NOTES. SENIOR CLASS NOTES. On May 22 the Senior Class presented a three-act comedy entitled “Miss Buzby’s Boarders.” It was given successfully be¬ cause of the co.-operation of the members of the cast at their rehearsals together with the splendid coaching by Miss Baker and Miss Burke. Cast of Characters. Felix Marden_August Midden . Marguerite Marr_Anna Sweeney Lillian Wendale_Clara Mather Jerome Townsend_Joseph Lodola Mr. Smith-Francis O’Leary Pansy Purple-May Duggan Jimmie Spangler-Francis Draghi Miss Buzby-Josephine Frey Mrs. Alexander Pettifer_Natalie Klemas Mr. Alex. Pettifer_George Chesnalevich Florinda-Mary Lon go The Senior Class wish to thank Mr. Graziani Graziano and Messrs. Metelli and Reilly for giving their services in the con¬ struction of the scenery. They appreciate the kindness of the Allen Pease Co., the Windsor Locks Furniture Store, and the American Writing Paper Co., for proper¬ ties and materials used in the production of the play. They also thank the Blue Hills Orchestra for their musical program. The following awards were presented to Miss Arlene Hancock, ’25. Royal Typewriter Co., a certificate of proficiency and a gold pin for writing at a speed of fifty-two words per minute, with only four errors, for fifteen minutes; Underwood Typewriter Co., a bronze medal for writing forty-nine words per minute, with only six errors, for fifteen minutes; Remington Typewriter Co., a silver pin for writing forty-two words per minute with only two errors, for ' fif¬ teen minutes. Peter Cerri, ’25. -(o)- JUNIOR CLASS NOTES. The Juniors have prepared their essays for the Prize Essay Contest which will take place June 16, having been drilled for the occasion by Mrs. Leary. The following members will participate: Dorothy Phelps, Mary McHugh, Margaret Brett, Florence Migliora, Sarah Compaine, Sophie Mark- man, Helene Leary, Elizabeth Jackson, Corine Burwood, Agnes Connolly and Edna Mocklis. Alice Davies, who was a member of the Junior Class, has moved to Rhode Island. The Juniors are considering samples of class rings. Certificates of proficiency in typewrit¬ ing were won by the following Juniors: Corine Burwood, Florence Migliora, and Dorothy Phelps in March and Mary Mc¬ Hugh and Mary Poloski in April. Mary Poloski was awarded a silver medal in the April test for writing at a speed of forty-two words per minute for fifteen minutes, with only three errors. Edna Mocklis, ’26. -(o)- SOPHOMORE NOTES. On April 25, Mr. Hunt told the Sopho¬ more Class that they might select a style for a class ring which they would receive the following September. A design from O’Neil Cassella Co. was chosen. An excellent program was presented on May 18, by the Sophomore Class under the direction of Miss Barrett. The program was as follows:— Song, “America, the Beautiful.” School Forestry as Related to American Pat¬ riotism, Douglas Barberie What Do We Burn When We Burn the Trees? Hilda Rego What Is American Forestry Week? Horace Drake Song, “America.” School Salute to the Trees. Marion Phelps Burning Homes. Sidney Horton What the Trees Teach Me. Phyllis Frey Fire—The Destroyer. Mary Boyle American Hymn. School The Sophomore Class wishes to con¬ gratulate the Senior Class of ’25 and wishes them success in the future. Marie Midden, ’27. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 27 SCHOOL NOTES. During the spring term several inter¬ esting addresses have been given before the school in the activity period. On Wednesday morning, April 8, Mr. Hunt addressed the school on the subject “Why Go to Church? The following Monday he asked how many pupils attend¬ ed church on Easter Sunday. A large ma¬ jority of the school responded. At assembly on April 22, Mrs. Abbe, a representative of the D. A. R. of Enneiu, told us of a few incidents which happened in Windsor Locks during vhe Revolution. Ai ' tpr assembly she talked to the members of the Biology Class on the subject of Prohibition. On April 29, the Rev. W. P. Downes gave us some good points on the value of a nigi. school education. He told us that there is a tendency for a pupil to study the subject he likes best and to spend less time on hard subjects, such as Latin and Mathematics. These subjects, however, are very import¬ ant and profitable. On the sixth of May, Mr. Hunt talked to us on the subject, “The Royal Road. He said that there are two roads in life. One � s the road which is rugged in the beginning but smooth at the end. This is the roau we are taking while in school. The othei road is smooth at the beginning but rugged at the end. This is the road which many boys and girls take who are merely desirous of securing a job, and who do not wish to continue their education. On the twentieth of May, the subject of Mr. Hunt’s addrfts was “Good things I know about Windsor Locks High School. “At present,” he said, “there are at least ninety-three splendid things which I can say because there are eighty-seven pupils and six teachers in the school. He commended the Seniors for their co-operation in the production of their play, and the Juniors for their industry and quiet attention to work. He also spoke of the good spirit displayed by the captain of our baseball team. On Tuesday morning, May 26, we listen¬ ed to a very interesting address given by one of our Civil War Veterans, Mr. Charles A. Porter, a member of the class of 1859 of Windsor Locks High school. Mr. Porter’s subject was “Memorial Day and the Flag.” He explained the true meaning of Memorial Day and showed us that it is a day on which to honor the memory of the fallen soldiers in al l our wars. He described the symbolism of the colors, Red, White and Blue, and told us to be loyal to this flag and to the nation for which it stands. On Monday, June 1, Mr. Austin F. Hawes of the State Forestry, addressed us on “The Care and Value of our Forests.” He described many of the uses of our trees. He explained the process of lumbering to us and asked us for our co-operation in the protection of our forests. Margaret Brett, ’26. -(o)- BETA KAPPA DELTA NOTES. At a business meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 1925, a committee was selected to arrange for the selection of a society pin. A representative from Peters’ Com¬ pany visited the society and showed sam pies. It was decided to limit the letters on the pin to Beta Kappa Delta. On Thursday, March 26, the following topic was debated: “Resolved, that motion pictures do more harm than good. The negative team was composed of Francis Draghi, Julia McKenna, and Clara Mather, and the affirmative of Joseph Frey, May Duggan, and Lucille Knowles. The judges were Natalie Klemas, Hilda Rego, and Douglas Barberie. Their decision was in favor of the affirmative. On Thursday, April 9, a business meet¬ ing was called. The Constitution of the Society was read and adopted. On Thurs¬ day, April 16, the question debated was “Received, that newspapers should not be allowed to print details of crime.” The affirmative was upheld by Natalie Klemas, Edna Mocklis, and Mary Polosk,i and the negative by Anna Sweeney, August Mid¬ den, and Sophie Markman. The judges were Florence Migliora, Ruth Drake, and Dorothy Phelps. The negative side won. On Thursday, April 23, a business meeting was held at which plans were made for the two competitive debates. From these debates the speakers for the final de¬ bate were to be selected. The subject on Thursday, April 30, was “Resolved, that Windsor Locks should have a curfew.” Helene Leary, Ruth Drake, and Marcus Lawson were on the affirmative side. 28 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD On the negative were Sarah Compaine, Ed¬ ward Micha, and Phyllis Frey. The judges were Arlene Hancock, August Midden, and Horace Drake. Their decision was in favor of the negative side. On Thursday, May 7, the choice of speak¬ ers for the competitive debate was made. The subjects for the debates were decided by ballot from a list of topics writte.i cn the board. On Thursday, May 1 4, the first com¬ petitive debate was held. The question was “Resolved, that capital punishment should be abolished.” Arlene Hancock, Francis Draghi, and Dorothy Phelps up¬ held the affirmative, while Mary Longo, George Chesnalevich, and Sarah Com- paine upheld the negative. The judges were Mrs. Eddy, Miss Baker, and Francis O’Leary. The decision was in favor of the affirmative. On Thursday, May 21, the second com¬ petitive debate was held. The topic de¬ bated was “Resolved, that the small high school is preferable to the large high school.” The affirmative was maintained by Elizabeth Jackson, Horace Drake, and Natalie Klemas, and the negative, by Anna Sweeney, Francis O’Leary, and Phyllis Frey. The judges were Miss Baker, Mrs. Eddy, and Francis Draghi. The negative won. The final debate of the year will be held on June 5 in the high School at 8 o’clock. The topic to be debated is R“seolved, that all immigration into the United States should be prohibited.” Mary Longo, Anna Sweeney, and Natalie Klemas will uphold the negative, while Francis Draghi, Eliz¬ abeth Jackson, and Francis O’Leary will uphold the affirmative. The judges for the best individual de¬ bater are to be Miss Elizabeth McCutch- eon of Windsor Locks, Miss Eleanor Gantley, of Meriden High School, and Principal Edgar H. Parkman of Thomp- sonville High School. The judges of the merits of the debate will be Supt. Daniel Howard of Windsor, Miss Natalina Migliora of Warehouse Point, and Mr. Harrington, Supervisor of Schools in Windsor Locks. We are all looking forward to the de¬ bate with much interest, for the name of the best debater will be inscribed on the loving cup w ' hich was presented to the school by the Class of 1924. Sidney E. Horton, ’27, Reporter. With Apologies to Milton’s “L’AUegro. Hence all ye English texts, And with ye, all the monthly tests, Away with all the Latin books, And tutors’ angry looks, Fly, thou Physics and Civics, so dire, Find some uncouth and dismal mire Together with ref’rence books by the score, Be seen by our eyes nevermore. But come, thou goddess, June, so fair Which to us seems an heir Of Vacation and refreshing Rest. Be sure and come quick, as you go “On the light fantastic toe,” “And in thy right hand lead with thee.” A thoughtful Nymph, a Diploma, to me These favors, June, I ask of thee, That I may live in pleasure free. G. D. C., ’25 -(o)- With Apologies to Milton’s “II Penseroso.” Hence all ye social activities, And with ye, youthful jollities, Which fill the thoughtful brain with idle¬ ness So thick and many that they’re number¬ less As the heavenly constellations, And haunt us for long durations, Dwell in some graveyard dark and dreary, So that ye shall never haunt me. But hail! thou goddess, fair and lonely, Study, the friend of melancholy. Come to us, in our gloom«and sadness. As you do in our best happiness. Such comfort it is to study Virgil, Or to dream of ASneas in his peril, To work on algebraic equations, And ne’er “get them” for infinite dura¬ tions Wrap me in Physics’ problems so pleasing, Let me dream, by a brook unceasing, There lulled to sleep by sweetest music, And brought to a land so fair and mystic, To wake some morning bright and early, With a mind refreshed sufficiently To reap more knowledge of the world. Ah! these pleasures, Study, give, And I, with thee, shall choose to live. G. D. C., ’25 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 29 ATHLETIC NOTES. The baseball team did not have a very successful season, winning but three of the eleeven games played. Thee principal rea¬ sons for the poor record were the inability to hit with players on bases, and the lack of coaching. These faults are brought out by the fact that six of the eight games lost were lost by margins of not more than three runs. The pitching all season was good The catching was excellent. The infield work was like a machine: but the outfield olayin was good only at times. The hitting was not very heavy, only two players hitting over •‘100. by available reecords (all eames ovcent those with the Alumni and Windsor! Henry O’Leary led the team with 381. with Micha runnerun. with 316. Micha led tb° scoring with 11 runs, followed by Frank O’Leary and Bnrwood with 9 each, and H. O’Leary with 8. Henry O’Leary did the hardest hitting, slugging 16 hits for 30 bases. The line-up was as follows: Catcher. Frank O’Leary (Capt.), ’25; pitcher, Joseph Lodola, ’25; first base, Henry O’Leary, ’26; second base, Peter Cerri, ’25: shortstop. Ed¬ ward Micha, ’26; third base, Marcus Lawson. ’26; left field, Angelo Marconi, ’28. Genre 10 McCue, ’28, John Pohorylo, ’28; renter fi°M. August Midden. ’25, Frank Semino. ’28, Francis Dowd, ’28; right field, Kenneth Bur- wood, ’25. ;; The record:— W. L. 13, Alumni 15 “ 44 2, Windsor 4 “ “ 3, Suffield School 15 44 44 10. Bloomfield 7 44 44 6. Bloomfield 9 44 44 8, New Britain 4 44 44 3, Enfield 5 44 44 1 3, New Britain Trade 2 44 44 7, Agawam 8 44 44 2, South Manchester Trade 10 44 44 1 1 , Enfield 13 (12 innings) However, taking the season as a whole, the team did as well as it could be expected to do, Windsor, a team supposed to be far above the class of Windsor Locks.was held to 4 runs. The defeat by the Suffield nin° was expected. The games with Bloomfield H’gh were all they should have been. Prob¬ ably the best game played was the one at New Britain, in which the High School de¬ feated the State Trade School, 8-4. This game was interesting from start to finish. The teams were about equal, neither side hitting heavy, both fielding loosely, both playing well with opponents on bases, and with several pieces of flashy fielding by players of both sides. Enfield, the old rival of Windsor Locks, had to play good ball to win by 5-3. In the game at Windsor Locks, New Britain Trade was far off the form shown in the first game, and lost by a 13-2 score. The W. L. H. S. team led Agawam 7-3 to the eighth inning, but in this frame a little loose play¬ ing by the Windsor Locks team, together with a few Agawam hits, gave Agawam five runs and an 8-7 victory. The team had more than its share of tough breaks at South Manchester, and lost to the Trade School, 10-2. Enfield, � n its return game, was forced into the twelfth for a 13-11 vic¬ tory. Another game is to be played with South Manchester Trade, and another with Bloom¬ fie ld is possible. Kenneth Burwood, ’25. -(o)- EXCHANGE NOTES. We acknowledge the following ex¬ changes:— “The Commercial News.” The Com¬ mercial High School, New Haven, Conn. “Brown and White,” Stonington High School, Stonington, Conn. “Somanhis Events,” South Manchester High School, South Manchester, Conn. “The Register,” Burlington High School, Burlington. Vt. “Chips,” Richmond High School, Rich¬ mond, Vt. “Sevior,” Westerly High School, West¬ erly, R. I. “Tech News,” Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass. “Green and Brown,” Flagstaff High School, Flagstaff, Arizona. “Orange and Black,” Middletown High School, Middletown, Conn. “Agawam M ' rror,” Agawam High School, Agawam, Mass. “Tunxis,” John Fitch High School, Windsor, Conn. “The Booster,” Bryant and St atton College, Providence, R. I. 30 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD As a ship was leaving the harbor of Athens a woman passenger approached the captain and pointing to the distant hills, asked: “What is that white stuff on the hills, captain ?” “That is snow, madam,” answered the captain. “Is it really—?” remarked the lady. “I thought so, but a gentleman just told me it was Greece.”—Selected. The soldiers marched to the church and halted in the square outside. One wing of the edifice was undergoing repairs, so there was room for only one-half the regiment. “Sergeant,” ordered the Major, “Tell the men who don’t want to go to church to fall out.” A large number quickly availed them¬ selves of the opportunity. “Now. Sargeant,” said the Major, “dis¬ miss all the men who did not fall out and send the others in—they need it more.” —Selected “Ish we almost home cabby?” “We’sh passhed it six times alreadv. but the road keeps right on goin’ by. We’P jus’ have o keep goin’ till it gets tired and stops.”—Selected. Young Brown got married. On pav day he gave his bride $20 out of h s $25 salary and kept only five for himself. The second pay day he reversed the process. “Why, Robert,” she said in injured tones, “how on earth do you think I can manage for a whole week on a paltry $5?” “Hanged if I know,” he answered. “I had a rotten time myself last week. It’s your turn now.”—Selected. Add Radio Mysteries. What we can’t understand about the rad : o is how the static knows you have company that night. The Ruling Passion—Doctor No. 1: “Did you hold the mirror to her face to see if she was still breathing?” Doctor No. 2: “Yes, and she opened one eye, gasped and reached for her powder puff.”—Selected. John when asked to recite started, “I is— Teacher: “No, John, not ‘I is ' but ‘I am.’ ” John: “I am the ninth letter of the alphabet.”—Selected. Soph: “But I don’t think I deserve an absolute zero.” Prof: “Neither do I, but it is the low¬ est mark that I am allowed to give.” —Selected Teacher in English Class: “There will be no home work for to-morrow.” Class: “The world’s coming to an end.” Mother: “Why John, what are you bringing that turtle in the house for?” John: “Why some people say that tur¬ tles live over two hundred years, so I want to see if this one will.” No Kick Coming. Store Dealer: “This is the latest patent l fe-saving belt made, sir.” Traveler: “Are they quite reliable?” THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 31 Store Dealer: “Well, I may say we’ve sold dozens and never had a complaint.” —Selected Patient: “Doctor, what I need is some¬ thing to put me in fighting trim.” Doctor: “Well, perhaps I had better send in my bill.” Not at all Exclusive. Patron: “Do you serve fish here?” Waiter: “Certainly, we cater to every¬ body.”—Selected. Teacher: “What is given, Mr. Barberie?” Mr. Barberie: “Given two circles having equal sides.” Bo: “Hey Joe! Did you catch the feesh?” Joe: “Yaw, I caught h‘m by the tale.” Sister to Brother: “Say something nice about the cake to Mrs. Jones for giving it to you.” Brother to Mrs. Jones: “Gee, this cake is nice and smooth, just like it was made of cement. ”— Selected. Joe: “You seem to be sick.” Tom: “Yes, I caught cold last night rigging a draft horse.” Daughter: “He says I am the nicest girl in town. Shall I ask him to call?” Mother: “No, dear; let him keep on thinking so.”—Selected. Teacher: “William, what have you in your hand?” William: “A—er—er—nothing, but I did have a minute ago.” A lady in a hurry to get the train wanted to buy a mouse-trap, so she ran into the nearest store and said, “Quick, clerk, give me a mouse-trap, I want to catch a train.” In study period a Senior was playing with a small looking-glass. He was turn¬ ing the mirror to othex ' students and say¬ ing “Look at the monkey.” The teacher, who thought he was seeking help from someone said, “You can do that by yourself, Peter.” — 32 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD JUNIOR PRIZE ESSAYS. EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS. First Prize. Education is one of the most vital issues before America to-day. There, are, of course, many other subjects which confront us, such as that of law enforcement, re¬ ligion and race prejudice, radicalism and the propagation of other undesirable forms of government. But, how many of these prob¬ lems would be eliminated if the great edu¬ cational movements and discussions could be settled and the best of them put into execution ? Through education people may be taught that some principles are wrong and ought not to be tolerated, while others are right and should be respected. America, from the beginning of her national life, has been trying to develop her industries, her trades, and her laws, but she has only just begun to realize that she has been neglecting the basic institution, the one on which all the others should, sensibly be founded. We find that twenty-five per cent., one- quarter, of America’s men drafted during the World War were illiterate. Such total ignorance as was exhibited concerning the essentials of American law and government shows us how pertinent is the need of a revolution in our national system of edu¬ cation. You will say that many of the drafted men were not American-born. True, but, also, a shameful percentage were what some people proudly call the “native stock.” This fact is thus a challenge to our educa¬ tional system to correct the faults and weaknesses in our present methods. A task closely related to that of over¬ coming the illiteracy revealed by the World War is the education of the foreigner. There are other problems, too, such as the care and training of the delinquent child; the place in school and participation for the sub-normal child; consolidation of schools; and the influence of specialization. Perhaps the most important challenge to be faced is the problem of the foreigner. He cannot and will not become a good American citizen unless we are willing to meet him half-way. He comes here with a reverence and awe of America, almost pa¬ thetic in its sincerity. Is it for us to brent down this reverence and sincerity ? If we do, we shall fail in a sacred duty. The foreigner must be taught the ideals, cus¬ toms, and traditions of the United States. It is hard for him to adjust himself to these strange surroundings and social cus¬ toms, so different from those of the old country. He must be guided carefully and sympathetically. A proof that Americans are beginning to realize their duty to the new citizen, is the fact that all over the country, especially in the industrial sections, evening and trade schools are being established. Although comparatively new, ' they are increasing rapidly in number and attendance, and are doing a great work. As these schools be¬ come perfected and new methods are intro¬ duced, America will find that she has a more contented foreign element; one of which she can l e justly proud not only in the in¬ dustrial but in the civic, moral and social life as well. The next problem, that concerning the delinquent, or wayward child, has aroused much argument and serious thought. Most people maintain that allowing such a child to mingle with other children, endangers the whole group socially as well as morally. There are a large number of schools which specialize in training such children. In these schools the delinquents are taught to become honest, earnest citizens They are shown, by kindly competent men and women, how to differentiate between good and evil. In nine cases out of ten these children grow up to be patriotic, upright men and women. On the other hand, how much better it would be if the parents of these children had been the ones to guide them, to protect them and to train them. Whose duty is it to rear the children, the state’s or the ' parent’s? If the parents would do their duty we should have less waywardness; young people would not bring disgrace upon their parents, and America would not have such crime waves as are sweeping our country to-day. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 33 The third question, that of the sub¬ normal child, is difficult in that, in such cases, the needs of the individual must be considered. Some educators think that allowing the unusual child to mingle with normal children, will improve his condition. Sometimes he has only peculiarities, and no one knows a greater remedy for such thines than for youth to be criticized by youth. It may be difficult and disagreeable for the child, but how much harder it will be for him if he is left alone, and later when he becomes a man. is obliged to face the world with such a handicap. Often, too, a child appears to be sub-normal only because he is sickly. There are now many child cl’nics which specialize in the diagnosin ' of such cases. Sometimes when the child has had a little medical attention he be¬ comes like any normal, happy youngster Health education from the earlv grades will help to correct, the causes of sub-normal conditions in children, A fourth, and great problem, is that of consolidation. Many people whollv disap¬ prove of the “little red schoolhouse.” savin ' that it is not only a menace to the health of the ch’ld. hut to his education and moral’tv as well. How absurd they are not to f ivo it some credit, for have they forgotten that only a short time a o. it was the only form of educational institution in the eountrv‘ They do not consider the self-reliance and dependability tauedit there, which cannot he taught so effectively in our present svs- tem of city schools. Surely they do not dis¬ credit the fact that in the past, America’s greatest, men and women have been teamed in the rural, ungraded schools. William McAndrew. Sunerintendent of Chicago schools, .tells us that had Lincoln been edu¬ cated in the modern public schools he never would have attained the success he did On the other hand, by consolidation, maintenance cost is reduced, and the chil¬ dren can be taught in un-to-date, sanitar schools, where ther � is more and better material with which to work. Then. too. by contact with a large group of young people, a broadening influence is created for each individual child. He is given an onportun- itv to receive and weigh the opinions and views of manv. This, of course, is impossi¬ ble in a rural school Therefore. s ; nce there are good points on both sides, the more onen-minded neonle think that each community must settle the nuestion according to its own particular needs. The last problem, that of specialization. has recently taken the country by storm. Thousands of people are enthusiastic, de¬ claring that it is just what America has always needed. They say that we have, too long, been a nation of dabblers and “Jacks of all trades.” what we need is masters in each and every line. They say, “Teach the boy so that he can choose his life vyork when he is in the grammar school. Then give him material which pertains to the particular subject he has elected. Don’t bother with other sub¬ jects. They are a waste of his time.” But, let us take, for example, the case of a young man skilled in mechanical drawing. He commands a good position at a good salary, for he is an expert, having special¬ ized in mechanical drawing through his school life. But suddenly, through an acci¬ dent, he loses the use of his right arm. What can he do? Certainly it is useless to try to go on with his former work, but still he has nothing else. So there he is, a young man, capable, industrious, but left, through no fault of his own, without any means of livelihood. Of course, being young and am¬ bitious, he can start over again, but see jiow much he has lost, both mentally and financially, whereas, if he had a broader training he might be able to turn to some other course for his living. Because of such incidents and examples, many believe that, although America does need specializ¬ ation, it must be a much more general and much broader specialization than at pres¬ ent. We must be practical, not theoretical, and we must not blunder in the education of our people, for human lives are too precious for such things. These are but a few of the problems which occupy the attention of the Amer¬ ican people to-day. Other nations, too, are considering some of these same questions and are adapting their system of education to them. The World War, if it has done nothing more, has awakened the nations of the world to a realization that something must be done; that the future must be provided for; that the children of to-day must all be taught in such a way that, to-morrow, a° men and women, they can take their stand against such things as militarism. Bolshe¬ vism, anarchy, race and social antagonism. They must be taught so that they may be able to look with keen, honest, intelligent eyes at the problems of the future. They must be taught to see and to realize the utter folly and horrible sacrilege of war. The youth of to-day and to-morrow will be 34 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD taught, must be taught, to settle national, international and universal disputes, not by annihilating a nation, crushing a race, slaughtering millions of innocent human beings, and utterly undermining the social, economic, and political foundations of the world, but by arbitration and compromise. They must be taught respect for other na¬ tions and races; to take as a matter of course the customs and rights within those nations and races. Above all, they must be taught that all men, in the sight of God. are created equal, and in that equality, have a right to live with their fellows in peace, happiness and security. Elizabeth Jackson, ’26. -(o)- LOYALTY TO OUR CONSTITUTION. Second Prize. In 1789 some of the most prominent men of history met at the Constitutional Con¬ vention to draw up a Constitution for the United Colonies of America. The members of the Convention in large majority thought that the permanence and safety of the new government required provisions which should prevent a change of policy to meet every temporary wind of popular passion. One of its measures was that to amend the Constitution two-thirds of each House of Congress, and the legislatures of three- fourths of the state mus concur. After considerable confusion among the states this Constitution was ratified. It was essentially different from the Articles of Confederation in that it was to spring from the people and to have power over the peo¬ ple. A summary of the ideals is found in the preamble, which is as follows:— “We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, estab¬ lish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the General Welfare and secure the Bless¬ ings of Liberty to ourselves and our pos¬ terity, do ordain and establish this Consti¬ tution for the United States of America.” The people who drew up this Constitu¬ tion did not have the advantages of educa¬ tion which are possessed by the present generation, but nevertheless as far as pos¬ sible they lived up to their Constitution and endeavored to enforce its provisions. Sinrp that time we have had a great deal of experience in keeping the laws of our town, state and country. Law enforcement, like charity, begins in the home. Every parent knows that it is his duty to make laws which his children must obey. When boys and girls begin their school career, there are many more laws which they must observe. If they fail to obey the laws at home and at school, parents cannot expect them to live up to and obey the laws of their country. In an address given before the “Com¬ mittee of one thousand for Law Enforce¬ ment” it is said that for the people to dis¬ regard violation of the law is to force a return to the jungle where “might makes right.” We, as citizens of the United States, do not wish this to happen to us, but if we continue to violate the eighteenth amendment it is hard to tell what may hap¬ pen. My purpose in speaking on “Loyalty to Our Constitution” is to prove that although this law forbidding the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is being vio¬ lated by the people, yet great benefits are derived from prohibition. Twenty years before prohibition bad been adopted in this country many children were homeless. Fathers and older brothers were so induced to drinking alcohol tha their families and younger brothers and sisters were forgotten. It was the weekly custom for many men on pay night to vis ; t the saloons on their way home from work and to spend nearly all of the week’s wae ' es. The few dollars that were left were often thrown at the mother as the father entered the home, so intoxicated that he staggered to and fro. Many benefits are being derived from • prohibition, such as the increase in savings accounts, and the better clothing worn by the people. In New York more than seven thousand saloons have been closed and clothing stores erected in their places. At present a man who is in the throes of the liquor habit has even a smalle chance to get occupation than he did former lyly. The managers of the railroad and air service do not want men who drink, be¬ cause of the great responsibility placed up¬ on them. A steady hand and an accurate eye are essential to efficiency in such posi¬ tions. Manual laborers of twenty years ago could consume a considerable nuantitv of liquor and still do their work although much to the dissatisfaction of their em¬ ployers. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 35 A third result of prohibition is that it has decreased the total number of deaths. In a pamphlet issued for the year of 1924, it was stated that only one person now dies for each that prospered as a result of liquor. Many people contradict this statement on account of the large number of accidents at the present day: But these are due to the violation of traffic laws. The fact that there were a larger number of deaths before prohibition is a true statement for alcohol is very harmful to the body and results sooner or later in death. Before prohibition there were so many deaths that it was mpossible to print them all in the headlines of our daily papers. Now whenever we pick up a paper we may see perhaps such an item as “two killed, found under the influence of liquor.” This leads people to think that prohibition is not beneficial to the country, but if we stop to consider for a moment we shall realize that there were more deaths before prohibition but they were not made public. The eighteenth amendment is being vio¬ lated more than any other law of the Con¬ stitution. The following is taken from a recent editorial. Dueling was forbidden by law for 300 years before dueling actually stopped in Europe and America. Gentlemen still fought with swords or pistols, but they would not repeal the law. Finally custom caueht up with the statute and dueling is dead. Prohibition has only been in force five years while alcohol was in use over 150 years. It is the peeople who have the drinking habit that are so induced to drink alcohol to-day. The y ounger men who drink alcohol do it to be smart and to prove that they can evade the law unharmed. Alcohol like duel¬ ing will soon die out. Sometimes the seeming lack of progress jnakes it necessary for us to look back at the starting point inorder to really appre¬ ciate how great a distance we have traveled. The constant study of the harmful ef¬ fects of alcohol on the body in the schools to-day will persuade the future generation not to drink alcohol. If we give Pro¬ hibition one-half the number of years that alcohol has been in use we shall find that ii has done considerable more good to the country and to its citizens. We, Americans, believe that our country is the greatest country on earth, that is, the country which offers the highest standards of living to its people and which stands for the highest ideals in its relation to other nations. We wish it to continue so, and whether or not the United States shall be the greatest nation in the world fifty years heence rests with the young men and women of to-day who will be the voters of to¬ morrow. There is a great reesponsibility resting upon the shoulders of our future citizens. From our study of American History we have learned of the struggles of those patriots who made our nation what it is to-day. Future generations will study his¬ tory to learn how the present generation will have contributed to the greatness of our country. Therefore, let us, to-day, do our part so that the wonderful progress of the past may continue. Margaret Brett, ’26. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Meats - Groceries - Provisions Everything at the Lowest Prices We have always on hand a fresh supply of Native Pork, Lamb and Home-Made Sausage CANNED GOODS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Delivery to Windsor Locks , Tuesday , Thursday and Saturday GRANGER’S MARKET Where Quality Rules” phone 310 WAREHOUSE POINT, CONN. RIALTO THEATRE Home of First National Pictures Coming Thursday and Friday, June 25 and 26 Colleen Moore in “The Desert Flower” The Rialto is after record-breakers in the magnitude of its presentations. The following list will give you an idea of the coming attractions to be shown in the near future:— Milton Sills in “The Making of O’Malley” Roy Stewart and Bessie Love in “In Sundown” Lon Chaney in “The Monster” Conway T earle and Claire Windsor in “Just a Woman” Barbara LaMarr in “The White Monkey” Corinne Griffith in “The Marriage World” Milton Sills in “The Comeback” Watch our screen for further announcements. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD The A. B. C. Market We Carry “Bridal Veil” Flour PURE OLIVE OIL ESPECIALLY IMPORTED DELICACIES « « WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF Fresh Fish, Canned Goods, Meats, Groceries and Provisions. F. J. BARBERI, Proprietor 234 Main St., Opp. Freight Depot, Windsor Locks Telephone 89 ...THE... CUTLER’S TIRE SHOP 250 Main St., Opp. Freight Yard. F. S. BID WELL CO. GOODYEAR and FISK GARDEN SEEDS TIRES and TUBES. Mobiloils and Greases. GOODYEAR KANT KINK LAWN FERTILIZERS HOSE, 50 and 25 ft. lengths. FISHING TACKLE For Quality and Easy Price Terms SLEDS - CALL AT - SKATES The Windsor Locks LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIAL Furniture Store MAIN ST., - WINDSOR LOCKS On Main Street. Moses Goldfarb, Proprietor THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD WELT-MIGNON (Licensee) REPRODUCING PIANOS. BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS RADIOLAS, RECORDS, SHEET MUSIC WEAVER YORK LIVINGSTON MERCER DAVENPORT-TREACY PIANOS AND PLAYERS Within the reach of every music lover A PIANO that is responsive to ever) ' mood, sweet and mellow in tone, so perfect mechanically that its scale is rippling and even—all of these much-to-be- desircd features are embodied in the York Piano. It is indeed an instrument for the true musician—a piano of unheard-of excellence at anywhere near its price. The price of this beautiful instrument will please you. And you can have absolute confidence in its permanent laauty, for the York is made by the makers of the famous Weaver Piano, known and commended by musi¬ cians the world over. Come in and try the York for yourself. ou will bo delighted with it. Terms to suit purchaser. MUSIC LOVERS’ SHOP 114 Main Street Bank Building, Windsor Locks, Conn. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD C. H. DEXTER SONS, Inc. ' Windsor Locks, Connecticut STAR MILLS A. D. COFFIN, Pres, and Treas. H. R. COFFIN, Vice-Pres. C. H. COYE, Secretary. Star Manifold Linen Star Mills Toilet Star Bleached Tissue Stereotype, Pattern, Star Tissue, White and Colored Condenser and Carbon Tissue Also SPECIALTIES IN BLACK PAPER W Journal Press --- A Drugs Toilet Articles Chemicals Stationery Printers and Publishers $• R. J. KEEFE PRODUCERS OF ALL KINDS OF Mercantile and Job Printing Pharmacist 142 Main St., Bidwell Building Personal, Professional and Business Stationery WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. 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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD WINDSOR LOCKS BAKERY FRESH EVERY DAY. Macaroons - - 15c Dozen Lady Fingers - - 20c Dozen ' Coffee Cakes Every Saturday, 15c Each. ORDERS DELIVERED. ’ Phone 297. WINDSOR LOCKS. COMPLIMENTS OF The Bridge Pharmacy J. T. KANE, Prop. Main St., Windsor Locks. Tel. 370 Keevers’ Grocery AGENTS FOR Empire Steam Laundry of Hartford where they wash everything from a handkerchief to a blanket; in fact, Everything but the baby. Soiled goods sent Wednesday morning and clean goods returned on Saturday. Large packages called for and deliv¬ ered. Give us a trial. You will be satisfied. 40 MAIN STREET WINDSOR LOCKS, - - - CONN. At Windsor Locks Every Tuesday. Hartford Studio, 1039 Main Street THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD CASTY’S TIRE SHOP, Inc. Te). 384. 92 MAIN STREET T. F. DEMPSEY — proprietors — E. G. LEARY Radio Headquarters Carrying a full line of Radios and Radio Apparatus. Prompt and efficient service. Come and ask for a demonstration. We also carry a full line of Tires, Tubes and Accessories JOURDAN LUMBER COMPANY Lumber and Building Materials WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. Phone 195 TAILORING H. L. CUTLER Insurance and A. GATTI Main Street, - Windsor Locks. Real Estate 250 MAIN ST., - OPP. FREIGHT DEPOT WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. COOLEST SPOT IN TOWN. ICE CREAM, all flavors. ICE COLD SODA. CANDIES OF ALL KINDS. CIGARS AND CIGARETTES. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. All goo s bought over 60 cents delivered at your home. D. GARBARINO - - 176 Main Street. Telephone 374 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Holcombs Garage HUDSON-ESSEX CARS Sales and Service Warehouse Point, Conn. H. L. Holcomb, Prop. ...FORD... SOLE AGENTS FOR Cars Trucks Tractors WALK-OVER It is easy to own a FORD. SHOES FOR MEN and WOMEN $50 Down Balance $10 per week till paid. McElwain All-Leather Shoes for the Elmer Auto Co. Whole Family. A. B. Johnson, Mgr. A. JENKINS • 66 Main St., - - Windsor Locks 222 Main St., Windsor Locks THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Warehouse Point m BAKERY COMPLIMENTS OF Warehouse Point Bread, Pies, Barber Shop Cakes, Cookies BRIDGE STREET and Pastry WAREHOUSE POINT, CONN. J. H. SPENKOCH H. F. FLENTJE, Prop. BRIDGE STREET WAREHOUSE POINT, CONN. •Jr ALPHA DAIRY COMPLIMENTS OF Pasteurized Milk and Cream McCUE MEAT MARKET ORDERS DELIVERED. E. 1). McClIE, Prop. MAX ZIEKY, Prop. Telephone 4 WINDSOR LOCKS, - - - CONN. WAREHOUSE POINT, CONN. Tel. 56« TAILORING _ PATRONIZE OUR JOHN BOIWDAS ADVERTISERS WAREHOUSE POINT, CONN. INCLUDES Secretarial Duties , ATTENDING TO CALLERS; MAKING APPOINTMENTS; MECHANICAL MAKE-UP OF LETTERS; ANSWERING CORRESPONDENCE; SORTING THE MAIL; RECORD¬ ING BOOKS; PERSONAL ACCOUNTS; TELEPHONING; TELEGRAPHING AND CABLING; GETTING INFORMA¬ TION; WRITING ’ REPORTS; ALPHABETICAL, GEO¬ GRAPHICAL, NUMERICAL, SUBJECT AND CATALOG FILING; SYSTEMATIZATION; AS WELL AS SHORT¬ HAND, TYPEWRITING AND ALLIED SUBJECTS.