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

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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.

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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.

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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