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

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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

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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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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-