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

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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.

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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.”

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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.