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

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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

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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

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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