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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 20 A Social was given in Memorial Hall, on November 6. Amojig the many interesting features of this social were a series of old-farfhioned dances executed by members of the class. It was .at this affair that the school orchestra made its first appearance. This social proved a financial and a social success for the Senior Class. A Social was also planned in¬ stead of a Mid-year Dance. It was given on January 21, in Memorial Hall. Refreshments were served and a gala time was had by everyone. On October 16, the following members were elected to the Athletic Council: Raphael Boyle, William McCue, Joseph Dursa, and Andrew Gaudette. The Seniors sponsored two moving picture entertainments during the year, and the attendance and enthusiasm was very satisfactory. The proceeds from these two movies aided the class a great deal. Many of the members of the Senior Class attended the musical convention at Waterbury, in May. The annual play, “Jane Eyre,” was presented by the Senior Class on April 14, at the Rialto Theatre. The play showed excellent interpretation and much hidden ability was displayed by the cast. A great deal of credit should be given to all members of the cast who gave a very faithful char¬ acterization of the roles they were playing. The beautiful costumes, the gypsy songs and dances, and the orchestra selections added much to the evening’s entertainment. Candy was sold as an added feature between acts. The play was presented before a very large and very appreciative audience. Thus the proceeds from the sale of candy proved most satis¬ factory. The Senior Class wish to take this opportunity to thank all mem¬ bers of the faculty, all pupils of the school, and the townspeople for en¬ abling them to make this enterprise such a success. At a recent class meeting the Senior Class voted to give their class parts at the banquet instead of having a special Class Night program. The banquet was held at the Hotel Highland in Springfield, on June 16. The following program was given at this banquet: Toastmaster --- Raphael Boyle Toast to W. L. H. S Andrew Gaudette To the Past (Class History) - James Price To the Present (Class Inventory) - William McCloskey To the Future (Prophecy) D. Usanis, A. Iskizak, J. Urbanowski To the Girls of ’37 (Class Gifts) --- L. True, J. Dursa To the Boys of ’37 (Class Gifts) J. Wolnick, I. Montagna To the Faculty -.. Michael Gubala It was also voted at this meeting that caps and gowns would be worn at Commencement exercises on Thursday, June 17. The Senior Reception was held June 11. The last assembly was held June 19. Some of the features of this program were as follows: Gift to the School .... .Raphael Boyle Class Will .... Mae Kelsey Toast to Athletics .... Victor Malec Michael Gubala, ’37

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 19 HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Miss Rosemary Loeser, a Boston University graduate, became a member of the faculty this year in the Commercial Department. This department had the following courses of study added: Bookkeeping II, tor Seniors; Typewriting I, for Sophomores; and Junior Business Train¬ ing, for Freshmen. Throughout the year, various speakers addressed the school in assembly. Educators and lecturers spoke to the students on a variety of helpful and interesting subjects. Among the speakers w r ere Dr. Bochman of the Hartford Y. M. C. A., who gave a talk on the subject, “How High Can You Climb; Dr. Rudman of Becker CoL ' ege spoke on “Happiness, By-Products of Work;” Mr. Charles F. Gaugh, Principal of Bay Path Institute, told of the advantages of higher education. Shortly after the opening of the fall term, the school was saddened by the death of Mr. Henry Hancock, who had been the school janitor for several years. About mid-year, the Athlet ' e Association made a drive to obtain funds. Their first attempt was the successful presentation of Mr. Ray¬ mond L. Cox, a skillful and entertaining magician from New York. Shortly after the Cox entertainment, a magazine contest was started. Several lucky students w ' ere rewarded with prizes for obtaining several orders. In March, the Commercial Department had a chance to show its ability in competition with other schools at Waterbury. Mrs. Richard Allen, the teacher of music, trained a group of boys and girls to take part in a state-wide music festival in May. William McCue, ’37 SENIOR CLASS NOTES Thirty-five Seniors were enrolled in the Senior Class on September 9, 1936. When Josephine Acquotta left school, this number was brought down to 34, but later six members of the Junior Class, who brought their ratings up to the Senior standards, made the number forty. On September 24, a class meeting was held and the following officers were chosen: President, Raphael Boyle; Vice-President, William McCue; Secretary, Andrew Gaudette; Treasurer, Mary Tracy. At a class meeting on September 29, it was voted that the class should sell Christmas Cards. This was our first step in earning money for our class treasury. Sandwich sales were planned during the year and they showed a reasonable profit in each case.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 21 JUNIOR CLASS NOTES v . , - The Junior Class, now composed of thirty-nine pupils, although its enrollment in September was forty-one, elected as its officers and repre¬ sentatives the following persons: John Colli, president; Irene Galipeau, vice-president; Jean Campanosi, secretary; Francis Gorka, treasurer; John Mazurek, Robert McKenna and Dorothy Maseru, representatives to the Athletic Council. Later meetings carried on the routine business of the Junior Class: Selection of rings, finance, Junior Prom, etc. Social successes under the direction of the class were the unique Christmas program presented under the direction of Miss Casinghino and Miss Loeser, the Junior Prom and the Junior Speaking contest. The Junior Prom was held May 28, at Memorial Hall, which was decorated as a modern garden. This event, with music by Art McKay, proved to be a success. On June 2, at St. Mary’s Hall, the annual Junior Essay Contest was held. The participants were Rita Furey, who spoke on ‘Educational Improve¬ ments;” Doris Jenkins whose topic was “Are You Superstitious?;” Irene Galipeau, “Public Health;” Valmore Gratton, “Reforestation;” Clarence Roszelle, “Maintaining Peace,” and Michael Molyn, “Our Debt to the Past.” Valmore Gratton and Doris Jenkins placed first and second ' , respectively. Entertainment was furnished by the Girls’ Glee Club and the Boys’ Double Quartet. The Junior Prom and School sandwich and cake sales, sponsored by the Junior Class, proved to be financial successes. The class wish to thank their schoolmates for the spirit and cooperation shown in all these under¬ takings. Rita Furey, ’38 SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES The Sophomore Class began the year with thirty-two girls and twenty-four boys. During the course of the year, however, the following pupils left school: Regina Podgurski, Mildred Ridel, Helen Satori, Alice Taravella, Josephine Povlick, Yolanda Campaminosi, John Carnevale, Stanley Quaggin, Albert Roncari, Angeio Taravella and Charles Pyznar. In October, the class officers were elected: President, Ramon Mc- Cue; Vice-President, Fred Stanger; Treasurer, Kathleen Rabbett; Sec¬ retary, Margaret Rabbett; Luella Howdette chosen for the Athletic Com¬ mittee.