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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1938 volume:

♦ ♦ ❖ Robert Jackson $ DEDICATION The Herald Board and the Class of 1938 gratefully dedicate this edition of the Herald to Mr. Robert Jackson, for his unceasing effort, not only in his classroom work, but also in athletics. ♦ ' - -- ♦ - - --- - -=- -- + The High School Herald Herald Literary Board Editor-in-Chief Michael Molyn, 38 Associate Editors Rita Furey, ’38 Florence Sluzinski, 38 Marjorie McCann, 39 Ellen Root, 40 Class Editors Seniors. Clarence Roszelle. 58 Sophomores Josephme P.kol, CO Juniors, George Harvey. 59 Freshmen, John McCue, 41 School Editor T I —__ r.1 rtl in Athletic Editor Robert McKenna, ' 38 Business Board Business Manager Ramon McCue, ' 39 Assistants George Harvey, ' 39 John Longo, ' 39 Winston Firtion, ' 39 Robert Merrigan, ’39 Irene Dagiio, ' 39 Margaret Rabbett, ' 39 The Faculty French and Latin Frances Burke Leander Jackson, Principal Physical T raining, History, Civics Helen Holbrook English Lucille E. Smith Mathematics, History, Economics Freshman Subjects L. Katherine Sackett Commercial Subjects Rosemary Loeser Letitia Casinghino Physical Training Robert Jackson Science and Mathematics . Nelson Parmelee Music Lydia Mettler Allen The Board of Education H. M. Broderick Charles Ciparelli John F. Fitzpatrick, Chairman Ferrer Lodola Catherine T. Farrell The High School Herald 3 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERAXD WINDSOR LOCKS, CONNECTICUT - ® - Commencement Number, June 1938 Table of Contents Dedication _______ The Herald Staff and Business Board...™. The Faculty and the Board of Education...... Class Pictures and Write Ups. Note of Appreciation...™____ Editorials ... School News .„... Senior Class Notes__ Junior Class Notes.... Sophomore Class Notes... Freshman Class Notes._. Athletics ______ GRADUATION NIGHT PROGRAM Salutatory—The Henry Barnard Centennial.™... Essay—Henry Barnard’s Influence...... Essay—Through Trials to Triumph. Valedictory—We Are the Faith cf the Future- Class Songs . Class Poem... Prophecy .. History .. Ballot ... Advertisements ™.. 1 2 2 4 19 16 17 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 22 23 26 25 25 24 27 28-36 4 The High School Herald THE CLASS OF THIRTY-EIGHT ■ v- C.HF.STER THOMAS BABIARZ ' Chet’’ Chorus, ' 35, ' 36, ' 37; Orchestra, ' 38; Senior Play— Bargains In Cathay . ' 38; Class Night Program, ' 38. He always has a contagious smile. RALPH BACON Bacon Committee for Junior Prom, ‘37; Glee Club, ' 33, ' 36, ' 37; Class Night Program. Alen of few words are the best of men.” 1 JEAN LOUISE CAMPANOSI Jean Treasurer, ’35; Secretary, 37; Secretary, ’38; Herald Beard, 37; Refreshment and Decoration Com¬ mittee, ‘38; Ticket Committee for Senior Play, ‘38; Cer¬ tificate in Shorthand; Junior Prom Decoration and Ticket Committee, ' 37; Glee Club, ’35, ’36, ’37; Class Historian, 38. Efficiency . in its highest sense , Skill, knowledge and competence. The High School Herald DANIEL JOSEPH CHRISTIAN Danny” Usher at the Senior Play, 38; Ticket Collector at Senior Social, ‘38; Transportation Committee for Senior Banquet, ‘38; Class Night Program, ‘38. His motto is this, his pride and joy, Beware the fury of Patient boy.” FLORENCE MARGARET CIPARELLI Chip ' ' Social Committees, 38; Senior Reception Commit¬ tee, ' 38; Glee Club, 38; Girls Special Chorus, 38; Basketball 36; Softball, 36; Usher at Prize Essay Con¬ test, 37; Class Night program 38. A kindly word, a knowing smile. To those who know her, life is worthwhile.” JOHN RICHARD COLLI, JR, Jake” Class President, 36, 37, 38; Chairman of Junior Prom, 37; Chairman of Ring Committee, 37; Chairman of Last Assembly. ' 37; School Marshall, 37; Usher at Graduation. ’37; Glee Club, 35, ’37, ’38; Boys ' Quar¬ tette, ’35. ' 36; Track. 36; Senior Play, 38; Toastmaster at Class Banquet, 38; Class Night Program. Personality plus: ambition extreme: Leadership, the best; of our crop, the cream.” 6 The Hk,h School Herald GEORGE CO NNOLLY Jerry’ Class President, ’35; Athletic Council, ’38; Herald Board, 36, ’37; Junior Prom Committee, ’37; Usher at Graduation, 37 and Usher at Senior Play, 38; Glee Club, ’35, ’37, 38; Host at Junior Prom, ’37; Manager of Baseball, ’38; Track, 35; Toast to the Girls of ’38; Class Night Program. “The rule of his life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure his business ROSEMARY DRAGHI Beery Commercial Club, 38; Commercial Club Cake Sale Committee, ’38; Senior Cake Sale Committee, ’38; Com¬ mercial Club Tea Party Committee, ’38; Special Chorus, 38; Bookkeeping Certificates, ‘38; Class Night Program, ’38. Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low , An excellent thing in woman EVELYN MARY FERNETTF. Evie Commercial Club, 38; Social Committees, ’38; Jun¬ ior Prom Committee, ’38; Glee Club, 36, 37, 38; Girls’ Special Chorus, ’37; Basketball, 36; Softball, ’36; Class Night Program, ’38. Sweet solitude , all that 1 say Is this, let me taste of it just one more day The High School Herald ANNE THERESA FITZPATRICK ”Frrz” Social Committee, ’38; Junior Prom Committee, ’37; Senior Reception Committee, 38; Usher at Junior Essay Contest, 37; Herald Board, 37; Glee Club, 35, ' 36, 37, ’38; Waterbury Music Festival, ’37; Senior Play— Teapot On the Rocks”, ’38; Basketball, ’36; Softball, 36; Class Night Program, ‘38; Advice to Undergradu¬ ates, ’38; Shorthand Certificates, 38. Gracious and tiny , with understanding eyes” ALICE EUNICE FRISS ’’Fritzie” Commercial Club Member, 38; Decoration and Re¬ freshment Committees for Junior Prom, 37; Ticket Committees for Socials, ’38; Commercial Club Cake Sale Committees, ’38; Commercial Club Tea Party Commit¬ tees, ’38; Glee Club, ’38; Senior Play Chorus, ’38; Gregg Shorthand and Bookkeeping Certificates; Class Night Program; Commencement Essay, Third Honor. Who mixed reason with pleasure , and wisdom with mirth” RITA GRACE FUREY ’Rita” Class Treasurer, ’38; Class Editor for Herald, ’36, 37; Associate Editor of Herald, ’38; Ring Committee, ’37; Motto Committee, ’38; Banquet Committee, ’38; Social Ticket Committee, 38; Candy Committee for Senior Play, ’38; Box Office Manager, ’38; Junior Prize Essay Contest, 37; Class Night Program; Salutatory. A fleeting smile , graven on her face, As among the class ' great , she takes her place ” The High School Herald 8 FRANCIS LEON GORKA ’Fran’ Class Treasurer, 37; Assistant Manager of Maga¬ zine Contest, 37; General Manager, 38; Ring Commit¬ tee, 37; Assistant Manager of Baseball Team, 37; Business Manager of Herald, ’37; Music, 33, 36, 37, ’38; Instrumental, 35, 36; Orchestra, 37, 38; Senior Play—’Bargains In Cathay”, ' 38; Track, 36; Basketball, ’36; Class Night Program, ’38. ”Honorable ladies sought his lore . Which he denying, they fell sick and died VALMORE JOSEPH GRATTON ”Val” Herald Board, School Editor, ’38; Athletic Commit¬ tee, ’38; Junior Prom Committee, ’37; Boys’ Quartette, 35, ’36; Senior Play, 38; Glee Club, ‘35, ‘36, 37; Junior Essay Contest, First Prize, 37; Class Night Pro¬ gram; Banquet Program; Last Assembly; Graduation Usher, ’37. Happy am I. from care I ' m free . Why isn ' t everybody smiling like me? JANE AGNES GRIFFIN ’Janf” Invitation Committee, 38; Candy Committee for Senior Play, 38; Ticket Committee for Play, 38; Glee Club, 35, 36, ’37; Class Night Program. Impossible is a word l never use. The High School Herald DORIS ELEANOR JENKINS ”Jynx ' Social Committees, 38; Junior Prom Committee, ’38; Senior Reception Committee, 38; Sandwich and Cake Committees, ' 37, ’38; Glee Club, ’35, ' 36, ’37, ’38: Girls’ Special Chorus, ’37; Basketball and Soft Ball, ’36; Second Prize, Junior Essay Contest, ’37; First Prize. Magazine Contest, ’37; Stenography Certificates, ’38; Class Night Program. Remember this when you see her there , Her temper does not match her hair. FLORENCE MARY LIBBY ’’Buddie’’ Decoration and Refreshment Committees for Junior Prom, ’37; Ticket Committee, .38; Tea Party Committee. 38; Commercial Club, ’38; Cake Sale Committee, ’38; Glee Club, ’38; Senior Play Chorus, ’38; Bookkeeping Certificate, ’38; Basketball, 36; Class Night Program, 38. Eyes, that displace The neighbor diamond . and outface That iumb ne, by their own sweet grace CAROLINE MARINONE Lee’’ Secretary-Treasurer of Commercial Club, ’38; Com¬ mercial Club. ’38; Decoration and Refreshment Commit¬ tee for Junior Prom, ’37; Ticket Committee for Junior Prom. ’37; Cake and Sandwich Sales, ’37, ’38; Commer¬ cial Club Tea Party Committee, ' 38; Glee Club, ’33, ‘36. ’38; Senior Play. ’38; Special Bookkeeping and Short¬ hand Honors, ’38; Class Night Program, 38. Never again trill another woman be Exactly the same kind oj woman as she 10 The High School Herald DOROTHY RODOLFO MASERA ' Dot ’ Member of Athletic Council, 37; Herald Board, ' 37; Commercial Club, 38; Social Committee, ’38; Senior Reception Committee, 38; Commercial Club Tea Party Committee, 38; Usher at Junior Essay Contest, 37; Glee Club, 33, 36; State Shorthand Contest, 37; Class Night Program, 38; Special Bookkeeping and Shorthand Honors, 38; Cake and Sandwich Sales, 38. 7 you need a hand to help you Shell be there on the ' Dot ' . MARION JANICE MATHER Marion’’ Junior Prom Committee, 37; Social Committee, 38; Glee Club, 38; Usher at Junior Speaking Contest, 37; State Stenography Contest, Waterbury, ’37; Gregg Short¬ hand Certificates; Senior Play— ' Bargains in Cathay’’, 38; Class Song, 38; Hostess at Senior Reception, 38; Cake and Sandwich Committees, 37, 38; Class Night Program, 38; Advice to Undergraduates. Man can he proud of the stars that shine. But prouder still to say , ' She’s mine ' HELEN ANN MAZUR Hel” Commercial Club Member, ‘38; Decoration and Re¬ freshment Committee for the Junior Prom, 37; Invita¬ tion Committee for Senior Reception, ‘38; Commercial Club Cake Sale Committee, 38; Commercial Club Tea Party Committee, ’38; Glee Club, 38; Senior Play, 38; Special Certificates in Bookkeeping and Shorthand; Class Night Program. ’Though fa lure may come to all the rest. still will always do my best 11 Thf. High School Herald ANN MARIE McCLOSKEY Mac Decoration Committee of Junior Prom. 37; Ticket Committee Senior Social. 38; Ticket Committee Senior Play. 38; Class Night Program. There is a garden in her face. where rotes and white lilies bloom ' ' ROBERT JAMES McKENNA Pfppfr’’ Member of Athletic Association, 35, ‘36, ‘37, ‘38; President of Athletic Association, ‘38; Junior Prom Com¬ mittee, ’37; Reception Committee, 38; Banquet Commit¬ tee, 38; Glee Club, ‘33, 36. 37; Usher at Graduation. 37; and Usher at Senior Play, 38; Baseball, 37, 38; Baseball Captain, ‘38; Track, 35 ; Toast to Athletics, 38; Class Night Program. A better sport you ' ll never find Although he vacations much of the time ' ' RITA MARIE MEADE Rita” Emblem Committee. 38; Glee Club, 36: Assembly Accompanist, 37, ‘38; Class Song, 38; Chorus, ‘35, ‘36, 37; Banquet, Toast to Boys of 38; Class Night Program. Serious , yet gay. as the goes along Through life, with a joyous song. The High School Herald MICHAEL MOLYN Moby” Vice-President, 38; Herald Associate Editor, ‘36, ‘37; Editor-in-Chief, ‘38; Journal, Class Editor, ‘38; Graduation Chorus, ‘36, ‘37; Senior Plays, Teapot On the Rocks ' , Bargains In Cathay”, 38; Junior Essay Contest, 37; L T sher at Graduation, ‘37; Author of Class Night Program, 38; Valedictory, ’38; Toast To the Faculty, Class Banquet. ‘38; Class Song, Class Poem, ' 38. If I should leave, think only this of me That Vie done my best f no matter what the task may her FLORENCE JOSEPHINE POHORYLO Fluffy” Social Committee, ‘38; Invitations for Reception, ‘38; Glee Club, ‘35, ’36, ' 37; Senior Play Bargains In Cathay”, ‘38; Class night program. Elfin beauty does she possess; Who would desire anything less? MARJORIE ROSE QUAGLIAROLI Marge” Glee Club, 35, ' 36; Reception Committee, 38; Christmas Program. 36; Senior Play, 38; Usher Junior Essay Contest, ' 37; Social Committees, ‘38; Sandwich and Cake Sales, 38; Stenography Certificates, 38; Class Night Program, 38. ”With the mildest manners and the gentlest heart In easing life s troubles, she does her part The High School Herald 13 ZITA MARGARET QUAG1.IAROLI •Zita-’ Favor Committee for Banquet, ' 38; Glee Club, ' 35, ' 36, ' 37; Chorus at Senior Play, ' 38; Class Night Pro¬ gram, ' 38. One knows her as sweet and slow. Her voice always quiet and low. KATHLEEN MARY RABBETT Kay Secretary. ' 36; Treasurer, ' 37; Banquet Committee, ' 38; Basketball, ' 36; Soft Ball. ' 36; Glee Club, ' 36, ' 37, ' 38; Waterbury Music Festival, ' 37; First Prize, Dental Poster Grntest, ' 38; Class Night Program; Banquet Speaker, ' 38. Blest by moonlight K she stood there, A daughter of the gods, divinely fair. . CARMEN RACCONE Carmen Decoration Committee for Junior Prom, ' 37; Ticket Committee for Social, 38; Cake and Sandwich Sales, ' 37, ' 38; Candy Committee for Senior Play, 38; Class Night Program, ' 38. Gentle to hear, kindly to judge. 14 Thi: High School Hlrald CLARENCE EDWARD ROSZELLE ’’Rozie’’ Class Editor for Herald, ’38; Emblem Committee, 38; Chorus, 33, ’36, 37; Senior Play— The Tea Pot On the Rocks ”, ’38; Junior Prize Essay Contest, ‘37; Class Night Program, ’38; Honor Essay, Graduation Program. ' High in bis classes Seldom in despair Et eryone likes him Because he plays fair. 1WILLA ELEANOR SCOTT ' Scorn e President of Commercial Club, 38; Advertising Committee for Social, 38; Glee Club, 33, 36, 37; Chorus for Senior Play, ‘38; Bookkeeping Certificate; Class Night Program, ‘38. This, I repeat, as here I stand. I shall do the best that l can.” HELEN PHYLLIS SHEEHAN ‘Phil” Ring Committee, ‘37; Candy Committee Senior Play, 38; Glee Club, ‘36; Class Song, 38; Chorus, 35, ’36, 37; Banquet Toast to W. L. H. S.; Class Night Program. ”A gentle smile, bewitching in its charm. To bring us good. not to work us harm” The High School Herald 15 JOHN CHARLES SHERIDAN “Buddy” Athletic Committee, ' 37, ' 38; Junior Prom, ’37; Herald Board, ' 37; Glee Club, ' 33, ' 36, ' 3 7 ; Social Com¬ mittee. ' 38; Class Night Program. Don ' t view me with a critic ' s eye But pass my imperfections by.” FLORENCE ANNA SLUZINSKI Flo Chorus for Play, ' 38; Assistant Editor of Herald, ‘38; Class Night Program; Glee Club, ' 35, ' 36. ' 37. She buoys up the world with her laugh. And with it, cuts its sorrow hi half.” JULIA AGNES SLUZINSKI “Julie Chorus Senior Play, ' 38; Class Night Program ; Glee Club, ' 35, ' 36, ' 37, ' 38. “Will that moment come for us to see. W hen. in the limelight, she will be?” 16 The High School Herald EDITORIAL During this month, commencement exercises are being held all over the country. New hordes of young men and women are pouring forth into society. These men, who have many different interests and ambitions, should have one thought in common—their gratitude for living in the United States. Recently air maneuvers were held here in New England. In several newspapers, maps were published shewing vital areas of many of the important cities in the New England sector. In what other countries of the world would such information be allowed to be published? Certainly not in Germany, Russia, Italy, or Japan. These graduates are entering into citizenship in a country where liberty is universal and free. For that reason, together with numerous others, they should be grateful that they live in a country where they can say what they want and what they believe to be right and just. ® ® ® TRIBUTUM AD FEMINAS Millions and millions of years ago, a miracle was born: Eve was created from the rib of Adam. Down through the ages, from prehistoric times to today, the results of that miracle can be readily discerned. Woman has been, is, and always will be the true ruler of the world. Everybody knows the understanding, the patience, the devotion of a mother. Every¬ body knows the gaiety, the buoyancy, the love of a maiden. Women have sacrificed themselves through eternity upon the altar of devotion to man. They have consecrated their lives to just one object: love—love cf country; of their fellow beings; of their children; and above all, of their man. In this all-consuming devotion, they have lost themselves. All their desires, their ambitions are subordinated to this one devotion. In this, they have succeeded admirably, overcoming all obstacles, and all hindrances. Today, they stand forth exemplifying the best that is in life, an example of what all mankind should strive to imitate. I say imitate, for it is not in the power of man to duplicate anything so wonderful as woman. No greater tribute can I pay to the womanhood of the world than this eloquent inscription placed by a man upon the tombstone of his wife: She touched the soil of Virginia with her little foot, and the wilderness became a home.” The High School Herald : 17 HIGH SCHOOL NEWS m Throughout the year, a number cf speakers have addressed us at our assemblies. A wide variety of topics have been discussed such as Peace, Nature subjects, and War. The following is the list of those who have addressed us: Mr. Lloyd L. Sweet, Nature Lecturer. Mr. Bockman, who spoke on Streamlined Youth. Mr. Daniel Howard, former superintendent of this school, gave us a Peace Day Address. Rev. P. L. Dolan, presented the Decoration Day Address. Mr. James E. Cannon, presented the Armistice Day Address. We were also visited by an Ensign of the United States Navy who show ' ed pictures of the life of the enlisted men aboard ship. On the last Friday cf each month of the school year, the pupils of the W. L. H. S. have had printed in the Windsor Locks Journal, a number of articles concerning school activities of interest to the people of the town. All articles svere written by pupils under the guidance of the English Department. This column was printed in order to take the place of The High School Herald. By this method, more people may be informed as to the activities of the school, with less trouble and expense to all. At the beginning of the school year, a new course in Senior Science was introduced which deals primarily with the commonplace things of every-day life. Mr. Nelson Parmelee, head cf our Science Department, is the instructor. The annual magazine contest, sponsored by the Athletic Association, was held this fall with a tremendous amount of success. The proceeds w r ent toward equipment for the baseball team. Valmore Gratton, ' 38. SENIOR CLASS NOTES President. ... V ice-Pres id ent .. Secretary _ T reasurer ._ . .. John Colli ..-Michael Molvn .. Jean Camp . Rita Furey In September, thirty-five students entered high school as Seniors. This number was increased to thirty-six with the addition of Kathleen Rabbctt later in the year. On September 17, a class meeting was held and the officers for the year were chosen. As the finances of the class were very low, the Seniors sponsored successful sand¬ wich and cake sales during the year. Also Christmas cards and high school emblems were sold by members of the Senior Class as a means of earning money for the class. The first social was given in the Memorial Hall on November 5. This affair proved to be so successful that a second social was given at the same place on February 4. Refreshments were served and all the guests had an enjoyable time. At a class meeting on November 30, John Sheridan, Robert McKenna, Valmore Gratton, and George Connolly were elected to the Athletic Council. 18 The High School Herald This year instead of presenting a three-act play, it was decided to give two one-act comedies. These comedies, The Tea-Pot on the Rocks” and Bargains in Cathay,” which gave the Seniors a chance to show their skill in dramatics, were presented at the Rialto Theatre on February 16, before a large audience. The proceeds from the plays and from the sale of candy proved very satisfactory. The Senior Class is very appre¬ ciative of the generous support of the townspeople. Later in the year the Senior Class voted to wear caps and gowns for commence¬ ment. They also selected red and gold as their class colors, the red rose as their class flower, and Through Trials to Triumph as their motto. In April, the class had their pictures taken at The Brown Studio in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was decided to have an unusual court scene for a Class Night Program, which was composed by Michael Molyn. Class Night was held in St. Mary’s Hall on June 9. The Senior Reception was held at the Memorial Hall on June 10; the banquet was held at the Highland Hotel in Springfield, Massachusetts, on June 15. At this time toasts were given to the school, to athletics, and to the faculty. Class gifts were also distributed by four members of the class. Thus the Seniors graduated from W. L. H. S. with appropriate exercises held at St. Mary’s Hall on Thursday, June 16. Clarence E. Roszelle, ' 38. JUNIOR CLASS NOTES President ..... Bruno Seaha Vice-President ....Ra mon McCu e Secretary -- -Marjorie McCann Treasurer ... .Lillian Snow Representatives to the Athletic Council are as follows: Ramon McCue, Winston Firtion, and Edwin Malec. The class began the year with an enrollment of thirty-seven pupils, but during the year three members left and one new member joined the class. This leaves us at present with thirty-five members. Social successes presented by the class under the direction of Miss Loeser and Miss Casinghino were the Christmas Program, Junior Essay contest, and the Junior Prom. On May 11, at St. Mary’s Hall, the speaking contest was held. The participants and their topics were: Lillian Snow, Women in Politics; Margaret Rabbett, Success; Ramon McCue, Propaganda; Germain Paquin, Fire Prevention; Irene Daglio, Safety on the Highway; John Longo, Juvenile Delinquency; Jean Fairman, Can America Remain Neutral? Margaret Rabbett, Irene Daglio and Ramon McCue ranked first, second and third respectively. Music was furnished by the Girls Glee Club and the Boys’ Chorus. On May 13, at the Memorial Hall, which was decorated as a May Pole scene, the Junior Prom was held. The affair, with music by Chick Gatto, proved to be a success both financially and socially. The many cake sales sponsored by the Junior Class proved to be financial successes and the class wishes to thank their schoolmates for the spirit and cooperation shown in all these events. George Harvey, ’39. The High School Herald 19 SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES President . Vice-President . Secretary ..... T reasurer .. ..Francis Ciparelli . Betty McCloskey Marion Holmes .Joseph Bf.ltrandi In October, the Sophomore Class elected officers for the year. For the Athletic Association, Chester McComb and Samuel Flanders were selected and for the Journal Reporter, Josephine Pikul was elected. A Thanksgiving Day program was presented under the direction of Miss Burke. Miss Holbrooke directed the class in a combined Washington-Lincoln program with Mrs. Allen directing the music. Josephine Pikul, ' 40. FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES President . Urban Flanders Vice-President ........ A lice Df. ming Treasurer. _____ Lewis Naie Secretary ......Mary Rabbett The total enrollment of the Freshman class at the beginning of the year was seventy-one, consisting of thirty-nine girls and thirty-two boys. During the course of the year, twelve pupils left school, leaving a total of fifty nine. During the year we put on one program in honor of Memorial Day. The class elected for the Athletic Council, Fred Krauss; and as reporter for the Journal, John McCue. John McCue, ' 41. In Appreciation To all who have cooperated in any way, however small, to help make this issue of the Herald a success, the Herald Board and Class of 1938 extend their sincere thanks. 20 The High School Herald_ _ “ATHLETICS” u Because there is no gymnasium in the school, the only sport that the school is able to participate in is baseball. In the early part of March, the Athletic Council held a meeting for the purpose of electing officers. The following were chosen: President, Robert McKenna; Vice-Presi¬ dent, Ramon McCue; Secretary and Treasurer, John Sheridan; Captain, Robert McKenna; and Manager, Jerry Connolly. Early Spring practice was called and approximately twenty candidates reported. Out of this number thirteen were chosen for the team. They were as follows: Seniors Robert McKenna; Juniors—Sigmond Bednarz and Edward Malec; Sophomores —Albert Calsetta, Chester McComb, Joseph Molinari; Freshmen—Fred Krauss, John Brown, Louis Nai, Chester Prebit, John Carnavalie, Jack McCue and l-rancis Ciperalli. Under the careful supervision of Coach Robert Jackson, the team developed tr rapidly. Although this season was not very successful, it is thought by many, that they will be very powerful and hard to overtake in future years. The schedule was as follows: April 19 Rockville High School Away Lost April 22 Manchester Trade School Away Lost May 3 Bloomfield High School Home Won May 13 Bloomfield High School Away Lost May 17 Manchester Trade School Home Lost May 24 Collinsville High School Away Won May 27 Enfield High School Home Lost May 31 Enfield High School Away Cancelled June 3 Rockville High School Home Lost Robert McKenna, ' 38. The Hic.h School Herald 21 GRADUATION NIGHT PROGRAM m SALUTATORY Members of the Board of Education, Teachers, Parents, and Friends: It is an honor to be able to welcome you here tonight in behalf of the Class of 1938. We wish to thank you for your cooperation and interest in our activities and we sincerely hope you will enjoy our commencement program. One hundred years ago, Henry Barnard was chosen as Secretary of the board of Commissioners of Common Schools in Connecticut. Perhaps you will ask. Who is Henry Barnard?” If you are a student, an educator, a parent, or a lover of little children, you are enjoying the results of his effort and vision. This man often called the godfather to the kindergarten” was born in Hartford, January 24, 1811, the son of a prosperous farmer. Because his early school days were so unhappy, Barnard contemplated following his father ' s example and seeking freedom and happiness at sea. The elder Barnard heard of his son ' s plans and immediately determined to discuss the situation with the boy. As a result of this, young Henry was given two choices: the sea or boarding school. He chose the latter and entered Monson Academy where he learned for the first time in his life that the world was beautiful. After graduating from Yale in 1830, Barnard taught school for a year and then began the study of law. His experience in college as a debator and orator later aided him a great deal in his legal and political life. During the next few years, in order to enlarge his experience and continue his education, Henry Barnard traveled through Europe, seeking advice from European educators, attending lectures and meeting people in social gatherings. All the information secured in this way was stored in his brain to be used later on in his books and journals on education. On his return to Connecticut, he was elected to the Connecticut General Assembly at the age of 26. He served three terms and was then appointed Secretary of the Conn¬ ecticut Board of Education. Thus he was compelled to forsake his legal career and devote the rest of his life to improving common schools. Barnard continued his educa¬ tional work in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, and Maryland until 1870, when he withdrew from public life to write his Journal of Education.” He returned to Hartford and died in the house of his birth at the age of 89, still full of eager visions which might benefit both adults and children. The names of Henry Barnard and Horace Mann are often associated with the begin¬ ning of free education in this country. True, they often worked together but Barnard lacked Mann’s executive ability while Mann lacked Barnard’s vision. What Mann did for Massachusetts, Barnard did for Connecticut. For this reason, we can truthfully call Horace Mann The Father of Child Education” and Henry Barnard, The Father of Teacher Education.” Rita Furey, ' 38. 22 Thk Hic.h School Herald HENRY BARNARD Just as Horace Mann deserves to be called the Father of the Free Public Schools in America,” so does Henry Barnard merit the title Father of Teacher Preparation and Fducation. It was cnce said that Barnard ' s method was that of Abraham Lincoln and other great social leaders, because he did the necessary work first and from the results determined the absolute objectives. Henry Barnard has been called the outstanding American educational reformer of the nineteenth century, but he was much more than a reformer. He was a pioneer; for he not only corrected abuses in public education, but he gave to it a new meaning a new foundation. To Henry Barnard we are indebted for the first teachers ' institute or the forerunner of the modern normal school, also the first library connected with a common school in Connecticut, and the earliest recognition of education by the Federal government. In 1838, Barnard ' s professional life began. Before ten years had passed, he had spoken in behalf of free schools in every state of the Union except Texas. Some of his early school reports contain the bases of the state and city school govern¬ ments in existence today. He advocated better graded schools, school supervision, and trained teachers. He was also insistent that there should be better schoolhouses. Through all his career, the center of Barnard’s real interest was the teacher. In 1839, he issued an invitation to teachers in Hartford to meet for several days in Hartford, where they would be given lessons—in the teaching of reading, arithmetic, the use of globes, and other devices—by competent men, all hired and paid by Henry Barnard himself. Twenty-five teachers responded. Although this was only seven weeks in length, it was one of the first teacher’s institutes. One of Barnard’s most famous thoughts was this: The common school should be common as the light and air. That day will come. For me, I mean to enjoy the satis¬ faction of the labor, let who will enter the harvest. The day of the common school has come. We have entered the harvest. Let us therefore, in this centennial year, praise the man who performed the labor. Alice Friss, ’38. THROUGH TRIALS TO TRIUMPH What is a triumph ? In its true meaning, a triumph is the condition of being vic¬ torious or of having attained success. There is, however, a kind of success which is obtained by means of wealth, fame, or social position. But this type does not constitute a triumph; for it results from selfish¬ ness, greed, and sometimes moral loss, and thus should be avoided. Then there is the kind of success which comes through honest effort and patience. In order to attain this type, one often endures bitterness, trials, and defeat. If a person lacks patience and the determination to forge ahead in the face of obstacles and trials, he will never taste the joy of triumph. In addition to being patient, one must be able to apply himself vigorously, industriously, and courageously to the vocation or path of life he has chosen. He should not forsake his life work because he has come in contact with the thorns which lie on the path to triumph. 23 The High Sc:h X)L Herald Among the famous men who have endured trials in order to attain success, Abraham Lincoln serves as one of the most famous examples. Everyone is acquainted with the poverty cf his early life, with his determination to become educated, and finally with his illustrious political career. Another striking example is Henry Barnard, who, by his untiring efforts, helped advance education in the common schools of Connecticut. Truly, these two great men climbed THROUGH TRIALS TO TRIUMPH. Therefore, success in life is not offered to one on a goiden platter. It must be earned through honest, patient, unceasing toil. A person must pass THROUGH TRIALS TO TRIUMPH , and, as the poet writes: He must take a blow or give one, He must risk and he must lose, And expect that in the struggle He will suffer from the bruise. But he mustn ' t wince or falter, If the fight does once begin, But be a man and face the battle — That ' s the only way to win. Clarence E. Roszelle, ‘38. VALEDICTORY WE ARE THE FAITH OF THE FUTURE We are the faith of the future. In us is vested net only the destiny of ourselves, but also the destiny cf the world. We, who are about to take our places in the world, who will carry on the work heretofore carried on by you, are the unknown quantity in life. On our shoulders will rest the cares, the worries, and the responsibilities formerly borne by you. What have you left to us? At the present time, we are in the midst of a business recession, how serious nobody knows. Undoubtedly this recession will make our task much more difficult. We have a staggering national debt which must be shouldered by us. We are menaced on all sides by Communism, Fascism, nationalism, and militarism. All of these political theories can be united into just one ism , egotism. Therefore, our task is not an enviable one. In short, this is what we must do. We must pay off a national debt of at least ten billions of dollars, at the same time bringing back prosperity to the United States and keeping the United States out of war. You may say, You ' re just getting out of high school. You won ' t have to worry about those things for a long time. But, do we not have to worry about those things? The day after tomorrow, most of us will be looking for jobs that do not exist. Ten short years from now, we shall begin to take over the reins of government from your hands, and still you say we do not have to worry. Nevertheless, do not think that we are discouraged, for we are not. It is merely that we realize fully the responsibilities that we shall assume during the next few years. We intend to shoulder those responsibilities with the zeal of youth tempered with the 24 The High School Herald gravity cf knowledge, with the strength of men controlled by the foresight of intelli- gence, and with the ambition of patriots fired with true love ct country. Classmates: Before we take the step from the care-free days of high school adoles¬ cence to the manhood of life, let us simply say that we shall be eternally grateful to those who have helped to make our four years of high schoo life profitable and enjoy¬ able in any way. And in memory of those people, let us take this vow: that we will leave to posterity a better world to live in than we found it when we entered it. Michael Molyn. ‘38. HISTORY OF THF CLASS OF 1938 The fall cf 1934 marks one cf the most brilliant epochs of all history, because in that year the intellectual class cf 1938 entered the Windsor Locks High School. We were a group of seventy-five students, destined to make ourselves famous under the able guidance of the following officers: Irene Galipeau, George Connolly, Jean Campanosi and Francis Wallace. We made cur first public appearance at an Easter program, and then later we took part in a Recreation program. A few weeks later cur industrious class held a sandwich sale, the profits being used for sporting goods. The next year fifty-three freshmen enrolled as sophomores. Class officers were as follows: President. ' John Colli; Vice-President, Francis Gorka; Secretary, Irene Galipeau; Treasurer, Anna Albani. As we were not so very busy during cur Sophomore year with special functions, our thoughts were confined chiefly on a Christmas program. The following year, thirty-nine pupils enrolled as unsophisticated Juniors. The officers chosen were President, John Colli; Vice-President, Irene Galipeau; Secretary, Jean Campanosi ; Treasurer, Francis Gorka. During this year the Junior Prom was held, which proved to be a real social and financial success. 1 hen on June 2, at St. Mary s Hall, the annual Junior Essay Contest was presented. In the course of the year we sponsored sandwich and cake sales to increase our treasury. In September, as dignified Seniors, we were back for cur last year at high school. The selected officers were President, John Colli; Vice-President, Michael Molyn; Secre¬ tary, Jean Campanosi; Treasurer, Rita Furey. Later the successful plays, ‘ The Teapot on the Rock and Bargains in Cathay , were presented by the Seniors, on February 18. During the year the Seniors sponsored socials which were carried on in a unique manner. In May, cur pictures were taken at the Brown Studio, and then cur th oughts were bent on graduation. On June 10, the Seniors held their Commencement Dance at the Memorial Hall and on June 15 the class attended their annual banquet at the Highland Hotel In conclusion, let me say that this brilliant and intellectual class leaves behind them an example any class might try to follow. The prescription for this is simply to follow our motto Through Trials to Triumphs. Jean Campanosi, ‘38. The High School Herald 25 CLASS PROPHECY Information has just reached me that Chester Bobiarz and Francis Gorka have recently organized an Hawaiian swing band, with vocalizing by Michael Molyn and Daniel Christian. I had been told that Carmen Raconne, Anna McCloskey, Florence Libby, Rita Furey and Jean Camp had entered a convent, so naturally I was surprised when I saw them working at a New York night club as Apache dancers. Rita Meade and Phyllis Sheehan have spent so much time on the corner of Spring and Center Streets while going to school, that our police chief has given them the exclusive right to do traffic duty at that spot. Jane Griffin, Florence Pohcrylo, Helen Mazur and Lena Marinone have all settled down and married. The strange thing is, they have all married city dudes from Scantic”. John Sheridan, Ralph Bacon and John Colli have bought cut Marconi’s News-stand. They are covering all the territory east of the Granby Mountain. Eleanor Scott, Zita Quagliaroli, Florence Sluzinski and Julia Sluzinski, are editors of the new agricultural magazine called The Connecticut Farmer.” Robert McKenna, Valmore Gratton and Jerry Connolly have wen the Rhodes Scholarship and are touring in France studying foreign languages. They major in Russian, Chinese and the ancient classics. After serving a long term of apprenticeship under her father, Doris Jenkins has opened a shoe store of her own, capitalized by Marion Mather, in the Sheridan Block on Main Street. Clarence Roszelle has an important position in one of the famous dress designing houses in Paris. He is assisted by Kathleen Rabbett, Marjorie Quagliaroli and Dorothy Masera. The girls do all the work and Clarence gets all the credit. Alice Friss, Rosemary Draghi, Florence Ciparelli, Anna Fitzpatrick and Evelyn Fernette have opened up an employment agency guaranteeing jobs to all W. L. H. S. Graduates. They promise a position with a four-hour day, 6 weeks ' vacation, and not less than $10,000 to start. CLASS POEM There is a ladder before us, A ladder that touches the sky, A ladder that is flimsy and fickle, A ladder that reaches on high. Tis that long feught-fer and envied ladder of life At the top of which lies success. Tis a long, hard climb to the topmost rung But we will take no less. Now we ' re at the middle rung We know not what’s cur fate, But at the top at the Judgment Day Will be the Class of Thirty-Eight. Michael Molyn, ’38. 26 The High School Herald CLASS SONGS Tune: Good Night, Angel Farewell, classmates. Just one more night together with you Before we leave and take our cares upon us, And bid farewell to those we leave behind. Farewell, classmates, Life’s road will be so lonely without you And to our teachers all, who saw us through. Adieu, classmates, adieu. Rita Meade, ’38, Marion Mather, ’38, Phyllis Sheehan, ’38. Tune: At the End of a Perfect Day $ We’ve reached the end of four perfect years Of joy, and care, and strife, And at the end of these perfect years We earnestly must face life. Through trials and triumphs to reach cur goal We our carefree way did wend, Now at the end of four perfect years Our high school days must end. Michael Molyn, ’38. Thf. High School Herald 2 CLASS BALLOT � Class Musician .™.... Most Irresponsible Boy __—. Bashful Boy of Class.-. Boy Most Likely to Succeed™......_... Class Artist....... Jolliest Girl.-........ Class Tribute to Ivory Soap......... Man About Town--- Best Boy Bluffer.—.—.... Boy Who Has Done the Most fcr the School. Class Pet---- Quietest Girl------- Girl Most Likely to Succeed... Class Tribute to Pepsodent... Class Lover.—.. Most Pleasing Personality.. Best Dancer..... Class Athlete........ Class Co-ed.......—. Class Midget .-.— Heartbreaker.—.—.-..-. Best Singer..... Best Mixer.......-. Class Optimist.-.-.. Most Bashful Girl------—. Most Attentive Girl.... Class Cutie._.-.-...-. Most Talkative Boy.—... Laziest Bey...-.-... Class Blusher.—...—. Class Actress-----.—. Hardest Worker._.-..—.-.-... Mcst Talkative Girl.-.—.— Most Dignified Girl. .... Man Hater.-...— Class Tribute to Palmolive. ___Rita Meade Clarence Roszelle .Daniel Christian Michael Molyn .Kathleen Rabbett Marjorie Quagliaroli ...Jane Griffin .™Ralph Bacon ...Jerry Connolly ... John Colli ..Phyllis Sheehan .Carmen Raconne .Rita Furey ..Chester Babia rz .Francis Gorka .Dorothy Masera .Jean Camp .Robert McKenna .Anna McCloskey Rosemary Draghi .Florence Libby .Evelyn Fernette .Anna Fitzpatrick .. Marion Mather .Zita Quagliaroli .Eleanor Scott .Florence Pohorylo .Valmore Gratton .John Sheridan .. Lena Marinonc Helen Mazur ...Alice Friss ...Doris Jenkins Florence Ciparelli .Julia Sluzinski Florence Sluzinski 28 The High School Herald YOUR FAVORITE SODA OR SUNDAE • • • lt • • • TONY’S SODA SHOPPE Anthony Cclapictro, Proprietor 180 Main Street — Windsor Locks, Conn. $ Where undergraduates Meet and Treat ITALIAN CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Inc. Dealers in HIGH-GRADE AMERICAN AND ITALIAN GROCERIES 130 Main Street, Windsor Leeks, Conn. — Telephone 718 — THE MEDLICOTT COMPANY Windsor Locks, Conn. ♦ Manufacturers of FULL FASHIONED UNDERWEAR SPRING NEEDLE RIBBED UNION SUITS HIGH-GRADE SPORTS WEAR HENRY BERUBE - LADIES’ AND GENT’S TAILOR Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing New garments made to order on the premises. 3 Spring Street Windsor Locks, Conn. The High School Herald 29 WESTFIELD MADE BICYCLES AT LOW PRICES Boys or Girls — Buy your Bicycle at Bidwell ' s We also cany Bicycle Accessories — For Best Value — THE F. S. BIDWELL COMPANY Windsor Locks, Connecticut JENKIN’S SHOE STORE Main Street ..... Windsor Locks, Conn. WALK-OVER AND DOUGLAS SHOES Slices for the whole family Compliments of BEN FRANKLIN CHAIN STORE 5 AND 10 CENTS • S1.00 AND UP Windsor Locks, Connecticut suffield savings bank Samuel R. Spencer William S. Fuller William J. Wilson Edward Perkins Incorporated 1869 . - . May 1, 1938 . Deposits $1,847,829. Trustees Howard A. Henshaw Howard F. Russell Karl C. Kulle Samuel H. Graham Assets $2,063,9“M. James H. Sullivan Matthew ' Leahey Edward Culver William S. Pinney Tuc Ui .u SrHOOL Hirald H. w. PETERS, Inc. BOSTON’S LARGEST MANUFACTURING JEWELERS 5174 Washington Street Boston, Massachusetts Official Jewelers for the Class of 1938 The High School Herald 31 For Complete Insurance Coverage see CHARLES D. COLTON Bank Building . . Phone 611 . . Windsor Locks Perfectly Pasteurized Milk and Cream 9 ¥ ¥ BUTTERMILK CERTIFIED MILK ORANGE DRINK COFFEE CREAM ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Purity and Cleanliness always at THE CLOVER DAIRY 41 South Center Street, Windsor Locks, Conn. Telephone 706 32 Thi; Hic.h School Hf.rald FOR 102 YEARS MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH-GRADE THIN PAPERS ★ c. H. DEXTER SONS, Inc. Windsor Locks, Connecticut Compliments of STONE S GARAGE Grove Street - Windsor Locks, Connecticut ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ AUTO REPAIRING AND PAINTING The High School Herald 33 «?� V THE BROWN STUDIO v3 STUDIO AND AT-HOME PORTRAITURE WEDDINGS ... A SPECIALTY 1331 Main Street Springfield, Massachusetts . . . Telephone 6-4507 . . . 34 The High School Herald THE JOURNAL PRESS . PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS . 11 Spring Street Telephone 46 Windsor Locks, Conn. Producers of Windsor Locks High School Herald James J. Franklin ♦ Manager of A. P. Co. ♦ Windsor Locks, Connecticut Thomas P. Dowd 15 Spring Street : Phone 275 Windsor Locks, Connecticut a CHOICE GROCERIES CARLISLE’S For that Graduation Gift COMPLETE SPORTING L N p Bicycles — Tennis — Golf Supplies 120 Main Street ...... Telephone 287 Prices that Satisfy” Hare a New Hair Style with your Permanent Wave.” ♦ ♦ ♦ Windsor Locks Beauty Shop 146 Main St. Windsor Locks Windsor Locks, Connecticut Phone 626 Cutler’s Tire Shop 250 Main St. Cutler Bldg. Phone 439 m Try Mobil oil It gives Better Service The High School Herald 35 THE PARK CHEVROLET Gulf Products .... Windsor Locks, Conn. CHEVROLET SALES — SERVICE JOHN QUAGLIAROLI, Prop. — Telephone 375 — John Bowidas TAILOR CLEANING, PRESSING, REPAIRING ♦ ♦♦ Warehouse Point, Connecticut Compliments of Marconi Bros. Service . . . Courtesy . . . Good Will . . . Windsor Locks Bakery Tambussi Bros., Props. Telephone 297 Spring Street ♦ ♦♦ Fresh Bread and Pastry Delivered every morning at your door. Allen Pease Co. Windsor Locks, Connecticut ♦ ♦♦ Heating. 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