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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 23 always, and as far as I know he has no wife. He will not deceive you by his en¬ dearing words—because he cannot talk. Dorothy Phelps—A book for Dot. Why look what is here! This must be for Dot, old dear, ’Tis a book about “Freddie” The name of her steady. Sophie Mark man—Sophie, since you are the baby of the class and have always been considered as such by your older and per¬ haps wiser classmates, I am giving you this now that you are graduating, to lay aside cute little rattle. But I would advise you, your youthful ways, and to look at this occasionally, only to remind you that you were the baby of the Class of 1926. Marcus Lawson—Marcus writes to a “certain party.” On stationery you always write To a “certain party” ’most every night, So : n case your supply should e’er run out, Use this paper. Don’t leave her in doubt. Elizabeth Jackson—Elizabeth, we have always admired your beautiful, raven locks, but we are afraid, that should you keep up at the rate you are going now, that they will be a dreadful burden when you are pur¬ suing your studies. Therefore, I am present¬ ing you with this pair of scissors, and when the strain becomes too great, use them to good advantage. Mary McHugh—Just what Mary wants so that she can ring up her friends. Because of a telephone you are so fond Take this and don’t keep your thoughts prolonged. To the neighbors’ houses you won’t have to go, To call up all the friends that you know. Edward Micha—Many a day, you have almost succeeded in making your teacher a nervous wreck by your fondness for chew¬ ing gum in class. It would be too bad if you ever got so poor that you couldn’t in¬ vest in any more chewing gum, so I am giving you ten shares in Wrigley’s Chewing Gum factory. I hope the investment will be a success. Edna Mocklis—Edna loves to ride in ice trucks, especially when a certain person drives it. We know that you always loved to ride On ice wagons with someone by your side Take this to remind you of those days When ice, a-truck, went a long, long way. Mary Poloski—Mary, I am sure that your schoolmates often w’ondered w ' here you got your good taste in clothes. You did love to dazzle your schoolmates with different styles in clothes. This little doll, is Dame Fashion, who will instruct you in the future in the art of “How to be late, but well dressed.” Agnes Connolly—Just the thing for bash¬ ful Agnes! A fan. Agnes, you’re very shy and modest, Take this fan, and when you’re embarrassed Just open it wide and hide your face Till your color subsides to its right place. Florence Migliora—You were more for¬ tunate than the rest of us in being able to sail the bounding main. You told us of the storm at sea and how frightened you were. We know you must have enjoyed your trip, and the pleasures which the old world’ offered. This little ship which I am giving you is to remind you of your journey and your safe return. Sarah Compaine—Isn’t this great? Now, Sarah won’t have to have any escorts. Sarah, here is a little bus for you, From parties you never get home ’til two. Hereafter use this and ride home at night, Then you won’t have to stay out ’till broad daylight. Henry O’Leary—What is this ? A girl for Henry. Here, Henry, take this little blue-eyed girl. It has blond hair that’s inclined to curl! She resembles your “Girlie” quite a bit, From this likeness we know you’re sure of it. Sophie Markman, ’26. Mary McHugh, ’26. -(o)- CLASS WILL. Know all men by these presents, that I, the Spirit of the Class of 1926, of the Wind¬ sor Locks High School, Town of Windsor Locks, County of Hartford, State of Con¬ necticut, United States of America, being of sound and disposing mind, do make, de¬ clare, and publish this, my last will and testament and all former instruments 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 enjoyment thereof, and as my principles have been above reproach, and being absolutely and undoubtedly sane, as the combined medical force of Windsor Locks, can testify, I feel the keen necessity of placing some condi¬ tions upon the requests about to be made. I give, devise, and bequeath to the Class of Nineteen Hundred and twenty-seven the

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22 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD a little preference to your former High School friends and not shove us into ten cent seats as you used to when you worked in the Rialto. “Elizabeth Jackson, the best woman orator in the country, will talk over the radio to-night through Station WTIC on the “Whyness of The Which.” Miss Jack- son holds the record for being the longest talker in the world, having talked for three days, two nights, and four hours without stopping.” “Libby” always did like to talk and while we were in High School she picked us as her victims on whom to practice. “Miss Sophie Markman is to-day the own¬ er of the largest milk bottle manufacturing company in the United States. Miss Mark- man is a woman of much experience in this line of business. Her slogan is ‘Bigger and Better Milk Bottles.’ ” Well “Sparky” we all knew you would succeed in the milkbusiness for you cer¬ tainly got enough experience in it when you were in High School. “Miss Sarah Compaine has been chosen out of a number of candidates to fill the position as Dean of the Faculty in Smith College.” Well, “Shrimp, we hope you succeed in your profession and we know ' you will fol¬ low your sister’s footsteps. “Miss Margaret Brett has just been given the position as Business Editor of the Waterbury Herald.” If you do as well as you did when you were Business Manager of the Windsor Locks High School Herald, Margaret, we know you’ll make good. “Agnes Connolly is employed as a teacher in one of the largest kindergarten schools in Connecticut. Agnes always did like children, and the fact combined with her ability as a teacher will make her a great success. “Dorothy Phelps is employed as a for¬ eign buyer for Kennedy’s Clothing Stores.” There is no question as to w ' hether Dor¬ othy will succeed in this line of business for she always was interested in anything concerning Kennedy. Well, that is all I can find of my former classmates and I certainly have enjoyed reading about them, for I am glad to know that they have all succeeded in life and are well and happy. Edward Micha, ’26. CLASS POEM. Fact, Non Verba. In the little red schooihouse on the hill; Four happy years we’ve spent together But now life’s duties call us hither And many are the tasks we must fulfill. ’Tis not how many or how r few we do Nor is it how we hasten or delay, But ’tis how well we carry them through And the cheerfulness which we display. Its meaning let us long remember; Not words, but deeds, the motto of our class For the things we talk of quickly pass And die away like a glowing ember. As true Alumni let’s strive to do right; For the deeds we do, not the words we say Will bring to the world, both joy and light, And happiness to us along our way. Margaret Brett, ’26. -(o)- CLASS GIFTS With the month of May came a surprise for the Senior Class. A large May basket decorated with the colors of our class was left at the school door. We wondered what it was for, and who had sent it. Inside was another surprise. There was a gift for every member of the class, but we thought that instead of giving each one his gift then, we w ould wait until June and give them out on class night. So to-night each one will receive the gift which fits him most appropriately. We want these gifts kept in remembrance of some little incident which is connected with our High School days. The first one I see is an outomobile for:— Corrine Burwood—I am going to give you this cheap imitation of a Rolls-Royce. Corrine, you needn’t be afraid of being upset while riding in this, for this is guar¬ anteed harmless. I don’t think it will de¬ posit you in the road as the other one did, in which you were riding some time ago. Margaret Brett—Oh, here’s just what Peggy wants. In the Senior Play you wanted a wrap, But through some mishap Your plans went astray, Take this one, with you it will always stay. Ruth Drake—A doll for Ruth. In our play you were disappointed in not being able to acquire a husband, Ruth. It was too bad that he already had a wife. But cheer up! This one will wait for you

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24 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD honor of occupying the seats in Room Two left vacant by our English Class. We hope that you will not complain of the frailty of the chairs and that you will have a little more patience when using them than we had. I give, devise and bequeath to the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-eight an extra period. By using this extra period some time during the day, you will not have to stay after school to try your many experiments in Science. I give, devise and bequeath to the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-nine in¬ structions on how to take care of the li¬ brary, Freshies, when you get through using the reading matter in the library, you will arrange it in the proper order in which you found it as did your upper class- men. 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. Sophie Markman leaves to Hilda Rego her knowledge of the milk business. We hope, Hilda, that by putting this knowledge to good use you will be able to take care of those six customers without the assist¬ ance of “Sparky.” Margaret Brett gives to John Pohorylo a bottle of ink. “Pullet,” by keeping this bottle handy, you will not have to trouble anybody for ink for the next two years, as you did Margaret. Mary Poloski gives to Angelo Marconi a book on “How to Do the Charleston.” Read this book carefully “Wazzi” and you will soon learn that the Charleston begins at home and not in Room five. Edward Micha wills to William Crowley a basketball. “Crow,” by keeping this ball in your possession you will not have to fight for one, down the hall next winter, and break a leg trying to get a shot. Corrine Burwood bequeaths to Marie Midden her secret in typewriting. Marie, if you will keep this secret to yourself you may be able to keep time to the “Stars and Stripes” next year and not have to tell your teacher, Mrs. Leary, you’re tone deaf. Ruth Drake bequeaths to Wesley White a pair of boxing gloves. Now, “Cow,” the next time you are sparring down in the basement you will not hurt your worthy opponent by your terrific hitting if you will only don the mitts; and also you will not dislocate your thumb. Marcus Lawson gives to Leon Pascoe his ability as a baseball player. Now, “Jasper,” by practicing this ability you may be able to hold down the “dizzy corner” next year as well as “Red” has. Edna Mocklis wills to John Karges her ability in dealing ice. Johnny, I’m sure that if you start the juggling of these cakes early, soon you will be in the pink of con¬ dition for the gridiron next fall; for Edna has broken a few chairs lately in Room Two due to her great physical condition and powerful strength. Florence Migliora gives Lucille Knowles her seat in Room Three. Lucille, I hope that you will not follow “Fluff’s” example and decorate it with all sorts of flowers so that it looks like a flower garden instead of a desk. Agnes Connolly bequeaths to Rose Polosi instructions on how to run a ware¬ house. Rosie, we hope that after follow¬ ing these instructions for a while you will be able to distinguish a broadleaf from a cabbage leaf. Agnes has often become confused as to which was which. Dorothy Phelps wills to Jul ia McKenna her disguise as a boy. Julia, next year if you happen to have a part as a boy in the Senior play you will have no difficulty in appearing in this role. Elizabeth Jackson gives to Edward Byrne her copy of Cicero. By studying this book very carefully, “Eddie,” you will be able to tell your teacher about Cicero, the orator, and not Cicero Sapp. Sarah Compaine bequeaths to Joseph Moran a dummy girl, so that he can pull her hair to his heart’s content without en¬ dangering the scalps of any of the Senior girls. Take good care of her, “Joe,” and maybe you can enjoy yourself for a feu- years to come. Mary McHugh gives to Joseph Gatti a book entitled “How to Become an Usher.” Now, “Joe,” some evening when Mary is absent you will have no trouble in escort¬ ing the people to their respective seats. I do nominate and appoint Mr. Grafmil- ler to be executor of this, my last will and testament in the presence of the witnesses named below, this twenty-first day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Spirit of the Class of 1926. Signed, sealed, declared and published by said Spirit of the Class of 1926, as for his last will and testament, in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto: Fred Kennedy, Lucille Knowles, John Sullivan, Harold Wallace, and Mae White. Henry O’Leary, ’26.