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

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24 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Since February, when the school moved into the new building there have been many varied activities carried on. Because of the new auditorium, it has been passible for the clubs to carry on their activities more extensively. The Commercial Club, composed of Seniors and Juniors taking commercial work, has participated in many activities besides publishing its paper, the School Crier.” For example, at one of their teas, they presented a very appropriate one-act play. Officers of this club were the following: Catherine Molinari, president; Julia Dursa, secretary; Shirley Roszelle, treasurer; and the Misses Casinghino and Loeser were faculty advisers. The Latin Club, composed cf students who have taken at least two years of Latin, has had another successful year under the direction of Miss Burke. Besides a school social, the club has held several interesting teas and parties. The officers of the club during the year past were Mary Buckley, president; Virginia Firticn, secretary; Julia Daddabbo, treasurer. The Scribblers ' Club, under the supervision of Miss Smith, has continued its practice of corresponding with pupils of different countries. Because cf the present war, the correspondence from F.urope has been scarce, but many interesting letters have been received from Hawaii, Canada, the South American countries, and the States. During the year, the club has had the opportunity to listen to two interesting speakers—Miss Frances Carter, who told cf her recent visit to Sweden, and Samuel Ellis of England who is at present a student at the Loomis School. The officers of this club were Mary Buckley, president; Beatrice Castcllini, vice-president; Barbara Colli, secretary; Emma Pernigotti, treasurer. Since our occupancy of the new school building, many social activities have been given by the students which henceforth had been impossible due to lack of facilities. Several dances have been given in the auditorium, including the Junior Prom, held May 23. On April 17, the Senior Class presented its annual play The Whole Town ' s Laugh¬ ing , a three-act comedy that was enjoyed by all. One of the highlights of the Senior class activities was the trip to Washington. During the four days stay in the capitol, the class saw many interesting and educational places. Among the many programs and speakers we have had on Friday mornings a few are as follows: Dr. Charles J. Prohaska, Supervisor of Health and Physical Education of the State of Connecticut; Mr. Churchill of Northeastern University; Mr. Donald Crane, Educational Advisor of the Bay Path Institute; a safety program by the Travelers Insurance Company, and a motion picture on fire hazards presented by the Federal Insur¬ ance Company, and Professor Cox of Springfield College who spoke on The Importance of Health in the Defense Program. After reading over our list of school and social activities, you can readily ' see that the school year (1940-41) has been both busy and prosperous. Mary Rabbett, 41. CNI Page

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 21 VALEDICTORY OUR PART IN THE WORLD OF TOMORROW In this world today where hate is so prevalent, it would seem fitting that we in America should try to abolish this feeling toward our fellow men. With the world in horrible confusion, due to the present war of aggression, we in America are the guiding light, the only hope of those across the seas who reach cut and plead to us for help. Our aid, given willingly, may be of two kinds: material and moral. Material aid consists of those planes, guns, ammunition and the like, with which to fight the oppressor. This type of assistance is, at the present time, vital to their civilization, for without it they would perish. The other and more important kind of aid that we must give to the oppressed is our moral assistance. This consists of our faith in their tasks, and the encouragement we give them to carry on and endure their burdens. This help is indeed important now, but its value will increase considerably after this war has ended, because when this con¬ flict is over it will mean an entirely new pattern of life for all the world. Our way of life, our customs, our trade relations—everything will be changed to some degree. If this is true, then it means that each individual must change his life to fit in with the new course of living. It will be difficult for us in America to adjust ourselves, but it will be twice as hard for those over seas to do the same. We shall still have poverty, unemployment, and labor troubles to contend with but how very small these will appear when placed side by side with the problems of our foreign neighbors. Their world for some time to come will be one of confusion, heartbreak, and loneliness. Thus we must dedicate ourselves to the task of caring for these people and helping them to regain a sane, normal life, but none of this will come to pass unless everyone does his part. We must put aside our petty hates and work, not only for ourselves, but for cur neighbors. In this way only, will the future of this world some day be rid of violence, hate, and bloodshed, and we shall be able to say as one man recently said: I see no poverty in the world of tomorrow, no wars, no revolutions, no bloodshed. And in that world there will be a faith in God greater and deeper than ever in the past. The very existence of the world, in a broad sense, depends on religion. All attempts to root it out will fail. Classmates: As we leave our high school days and take cur places in the world, we must realize the grave responsibility that is facing us. It is up to us as the youth of this great country to help shoulder the burden of our people and uphold the principles of the American life. Therefore, classmates, Farewell, and may God bless you and make worthy men and women of you. Mary Rabbi-tt, ' 41. CO CNI Page