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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 ■ Class Night Program ■ ADDRESS OP WELCOME. Members of the School Board, Mr. Jackson, Parents, Teachers, Undergrad¬ uates, and Friends:— In behalf of the class of 1931, I wish to welcome you he»e to witness our Class Night exercises. During the four years at Windsor Locks High School, we have worked hard to gain our diplomas, and we thank all for the kind help and assistance given us. To-night, we present the happier side of our High School life. We hope that anything said this evening will not be taken too seriously, and we also hope that you will enjoy the program we have prepared. Francis Colli, ’31. CLASS HISTORY. The interesting records of our class date back to September, 1927, when we entered Windsor Locks High School as Freshmen. Twenty-nine members were enrolled, and a few days later, I came from Pennsylvania to join this famous group. A meeting of the Freshman Class was held and the following officers were chosen: President, Francis Colli; Vice-President, Carmen Ferrara; Secretary, Thomas Dillon; Treasurer. Andrew Rabbett. Also a member was chosen for the Student Council. During our Freshman year an Essay Contest was held and we were proud when Margaret Anderson won the contest. On September 10, 1928, twenty-four entered as Sophomores. We regretted the loss of five members, Margaret Anderso n. John Cappa, John McKenna, Pauline Draghi, and Frank Dipento, who left school to work or attend other schools. The class officers were chosen as follows: President, Andrew Kab- bett; Vice-President, Carmen Ferrara; Secretary, Francis Colli: Treasurei, Joseph Ferrari. Then later on we lost Andrew Rabbett, who left school to go to work. During our Sophcmore year we were glad to welcome to our class Myrtice Loftus, who had formerly attended Rockville High School. We were proud when some of the members of the class were chosen as ushers for the Prize Essay Contest. Also two students were elected for the Student Council.

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16 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD CURTIS KEETLEY SAXTON “Red” General Course. Secretary ’26. President of Glee Club ’31. Decorating ' 30, ’31. Ticket ’31. Refreshment ’31. Card Party ’31. Glee Club ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31. Operetta ’31. Class Play ’ ’.1. K ball ’27, ’28, ’29. Athletic Association ’28, ’29, ’30, ,31. Commencement, Advice to Undergraduates. “I am always in haste, but never in a hurry.” MARY C. WHEELER “Ducky” Academic Course. Secretary ’31. Operetta “Cherry Blossoms” ’28, “Sunbonnet Sue” ’31. Member of Glee Club ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31. Card Party Committee ’31. Music Committee ’31. Partici¬ pated in Junior Essay Speaking Contest ’30. Art Editor for Herald ’30. Editor-in-Chief ’31. Class Play ’31. Motto Committee ’31. Commencement, Valedictory. “Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low; an excellent thing in woman.” % THADDEUS JOSEPH ZIMOWSKI “Toddy” General Course. Treasurer ’30. Usher ’29, ’30. Checking Committee ’29. Card Party Com¬ mittee ’31. Decorating Committee ’30, ’31. Ath¬ letic Association ’31. Glee Club f 28, ’29. Class Play 31. Commencement, Advice to Under¬ graduates. “Abe Lincoln, we should imitate, For being honest made him great.”

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18 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD On September 9, 1929, only seventeen of last year’s Sophomores entered as Juniors. The Class held a meeting and selected a Ring Com¬ mittee. The following were chosen: Thomas Dillon and Carmen Ferrara. Later we held a meeting and the following officers were chosen: President, Carmen Ferrara; Vice-President, Thomas Dillon; Secretary, Myrtice Loftus; Treasurer, Thaddeus Zimowski. Also three members were chosen for the Student Council. During our Junior year we gave a few programs in the main room, but the most important event was the Prize Essay Contest in which the following students took part: Mary Wheeler, Katherine Sasali, Francis Colli, Katherine Kane, Louis Marconi, Thomas Dillon and Pauline Preli. The first prize was awarded to Katherine Sasali, and the second prize to Katherine Kane. The Essay Contest was followed by a dance. Both events proved to be successful, socially and financially. The music for the dance was furnished by the Rainbow Orchestra. While we were Juniors we were proud of the fact that our banking record was one hundred per cent, during all that year. On September 8. 1930, seventeen students entered as Seniors to spend the last year at Windsor Locks High School. The following class officers were chosen: President, Francis Colli; Vice-President, Thomas Dillon; Secretary, Mary Wheeler; Treasurer, Robert Connor. Also four members were selected for the Student Council. We chose Yale blue and silver for our colors, and the pink rose for our class flower. In February a mid-year dance was given which proved a very suc¬ cessful social affair. Later on the Glee Club gave an operetta entitled “Sunbonnet Sue” in which several seniors participated and helped to make it a success. Then in May the seniors gave the play “The Touch-Down,” in which all the seniors took part, and many showed great dramatic ability. In May we had our pictures taken at Johnson’s Studio, and then we began to work seriously on our Graduation Exercises. In June the class held a banquet at the Suftield Country Club, and a little later a formal dance at Memorial Hall. The music was furnished by the Rainbow Orchestra, and the occasion was very festive. And thus our unique Class History comes to an end. We hope that the lower classmen will follow our motto, “Forward ever, Backward never,” and try to equal our ability and standards. Andrew Pleva, ’31.