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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 29 Her eyes passed over everyone While her heart felt like a ton As she strained and searched for her son Back from France! Then out of the ranks a soldier fell Who looked as though he ' d been through Hell But nearing her he gave a yeil Franceline ' s Son! Dorothy Barberi, ' 41. PARTING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW” Because we ' ve had fun we breathe a sigh As the time draws near to say, Goodbye. But we keep our chins up and hold cur heads high. The time is here to bid fond adieu, As we part with friends and school ties, too, And God only knows how that hurts to do. So now Goodbye to familiar nooks. To blackboards, to papers, and different books, And to lockers where coats were hung on hooks. And then Goodbye to desks and chairs And those schooldays worries and petty cares. Also foolish ideas and the many dares. And now we remember a saying of Shakespeare’s That has been quoted all through the years Parting is such sweet sorrow , my dears. And because we the Class of ' 41 Shared with you sorrow as well as fun We wish you to finish what we ' ve begun. Dorothy Barberi, ' 41. ▼ CLASS SONG To the tune of Yours” This is the end of our school year We’ve had so much happiness And though tonight we are parting We shall remember, ah, yes. We want to thank all our teachers Parents and friends so true We ' ll ne ' er forget all your kindness, help and guidance Through the years And so we bid to you, adieu. CO Page

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28 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD POETRY CONTINUATION OF VIVE LA FRANCE! (Inspired by Charlotte Crawford ' s Vive La Prance) Franceline greets the coming day With just one thought as she kneels to pray That sometime soon her little boy may Fight for France! Time flies by as we all do know And Michel ' s son seemed to grow and grow And then came the day he had to go A soldier for France! As the time drew near to bid farewell She thinks again of her dear Michel And how by just a splinter ing shell He died for France! But no more weeping must there be Just a wish he were here to see ’Cause, Rather than gold would I give, wrote he, A son to France! Then it had almost been a year When scanning the headlines she read in fear France is doomed, ' cause Hitler ' s here, Not her France! Then once more she knelt to pray And once again, I heard her say, If I have one prayer, Dear God, today Save France!” But if. Dear Christ, I may have two Then by St. Joseph, Mary and you, Save my son, Oh God, please do. Save him for France!” It was during these prayers she heard the cry As people raced and stumbled by. France has been taken.” No it ' s a lie— Not my France! Then with others she ran to meet The boys now laboring up the street Some without arms some without feet Leaving France! PageD U

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30 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD ATHLETICS ▼ The major sport of the school this year was baseball, but now that we have a new gymnasium, the athletic activities of the school will be increased. May they enjoy as much success in other sports as they have in baseball and show the keen sportsmanship that Windsor Locks ballplayers are known for. In the early fall the Athletic Association held its first meeting to elect officers. The following were chosen—President, John McCue; Secretary, Sam Flanders. In the early spring the ball team was called to practice under the skillful supervision of C oach Robert Jackson. This year ' s team consisted of the following—Seniors: John McCue and Tony Christian, Co-Captains; Fred Krauss, Louis Naie, Raymond Wezowicz, and Francis Barberi; Juniors: Thomas Silk, Charles Manderoli, Stanley Malec, John Pyznar, and Lawrence Matroni; Sophomores: Robert Quinlivan, Robert Ginocchio, and Daniel I rice, freshmen. Floward Krauss, and Robert Dowd; Manager; Urban Flanders; Assistant manager: Kenneth Griswold. This year ' s team greatly appreciated the splendid coaching that it received and thanks Coach Jackson for guiding them through a successful year, and wishes him the success in the future which he rightfully deserves. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Apri 1 IS Bloomfield High Home Won Apri 1 22 Manchester Trade Home Lost Apri 1 25 Manchester Trade Away Won May 5 Suffield High Away Won May 7 Rockville High Away Lost May 12 Plainville High Home Won May 16 Morse College Home Won May 19 Bloomfield High Away Won May 23 Rockville High Home Won May 27 Stafford High Home Won June 4 Enfield High Away June 6 Stafford High Away June 9 Suffield High Home June 11 Enfield High Home Tony Christian, ' 41. CNI CO Page