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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 21 OUR NEW YORK TRIP On F i iday, Ma 8, thirty-three Seniors left for New York on their class trip which was to last three days. Everyone w as in a jubilant mood, since they had been looking forward to this trip for a long time and could hardly wait to start. We crammed a great deal into those three days. To mention a few ol the things, we saw Grand Central Station, Grant’s Tomb, Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the Normandie, LaGuardia Airport, Statue of Liberty, RCA Building, Radio City Music Hail, a broadcast at CBS Radio Theatre, a tour of the NBC broadcasting and television studios, Chinatown, and some of the stores in New York. Everyone enjoyed those three days immensely, but when the train pulled into g(X)d old Windsor Locks, there w ' as a rush to meet family and triends who had come down to the station to welcome home the weary yet happy travelers. J Angela Gragnolati, ’42. Senior Class Notes President.Charles Mandirola Vice-President.John Pyznar Secretary.. Boulanger Treasurer...Lillian Ciparelli i T t f ? ur 1 Se ”! ors cho ? en for the Athletic Council this year were Charles Mandirola, Tnomas Silk, John Pyznar and Cecilia Buckley. Angela Gragnolati was chosen as press reporter. ,,, Practically every two weeks since last October the Seniors have held cup-cake sales. Then also in November we sold subscriptions for the Curtis Publishing Company. Several socials were given during the fall and winter which proved not only enjoyable but financially successful as well. 1 On February 17, the Seniors held their annual class play. It was a three-act comedy entitled “Growing Pains” which was w ' ell received by the puulic and ably presented by the cast. The profits from this play helped also to add a sizable sum to the class treasury. In April, the class raised considerable money from a food sale which was w ' ell supported by the townspeople. fVl ? n May ?’ , the class , went 10 New York for a three-day trip. While time they V1Slted many places of lnterest and all reported an enjoyable MMtinn Th?n he tr r l ° New Vork we were all busy getting ready for grad¬ uation. The Class Night exercises were presented on June 3 and the Com¬ mencement exercises on June 11. von William Colli, ’42.

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20 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD EDITORIALS This year, Commencement comes at a troubled time. No more is this world progressing along normal lines, but every American is striving to strengthen this country in the war against the Axis. There is so much to be done, and high school graduates can certainly do their part. They can work in defense plants making airplanes, tanks, bombs and other weapons of destruction. The boys can join the army, navy, marines, or any branch of the service when they are old enough. Girls can do their part on the home front keeping up morale and in general helping in every way they can. Thus, today, t here are plenty of opportunities if one just has the determination to find them. Angela Gragnolati, ' 42 ON SEEING THE PLAY “MACBETH” After seeing the play Macbeth this winter at Bushnell Memorial, 1 was impressed by the main character, Maurice Evans. His speech was excellent and his actions were so impressive that I felt that Macbeth himself were before me. On the whole I enjoyed the play and agree that it was a fine pro¬ duction. Each actor, from Maurice Evans down to the page, did his part well. My interest was held throughout the play. The scenes w r ere effec¬ tively enacted, and the lighting etfects and colors added a great deal to the success of the play. Each character, I feel, was well chosen. For example, Lady Mac¬ beth, w T ho is Judith Anderson in real life, w r as exceptionally good. Her acting changed according to situations very satisfactorily. I could not begin to give each actor the credit that he deserves. 1 can only say that I w r as not disappointed in the least with anyone and I am glad that I did not miss the opportunity to see the stage production of “Macbeth.” Let us hope that high school pupils in the future may have the opportunity to see other great dramas enacted by famous actors. Bernice Glista, ' 42.

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22 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Junior Class Notes President.Robert Ginocchio Vice-President.Kenneth Colli Secretary.Mary Meade Treasurer.Edmund Silk Press Reporter.William Asselin The Junior Class Essay Contest which is usually given in the spring, will be postponed until the reopening of school in the fail. The class of 1943 have obtained their class rings and are well pleased with them. The rings are black onyx with a gold background. The class colors are red, white and blue, and in these colors the hall for the Junior Prom was most attractively decorated. The Junior Class held its first prom in the high school auditorium Friday evening, May 22, and danced to the music of Wendell Bradway’s orchestra. The event was enjoyed by all who attended. Some of the Juniors, under the direction of Miss McDermott, ga e a very fine assembly program about Thanksgiving, and the rest of the Juniors, under the supervision of Miss Casinghino, will present the last assembly on the morning of June 12. William Asselin, ’43. Sophomore Class Notes President..Theodore Pyznar Vice-President.Albert Holmes Secretary.Frances Rachel Treasurer.Robert Dowd There were enrolled in the Sophomore Class seventeen boys and twenty-six girls, making the total enrolment forty-three pupils for the year. A patriotic program was given on February 27 under the direction of Miss Holbrook. Mrs. Allen was in charge of the music for the program. Eugene Christian and Theodore Pyznar were elected as members of the Athletic Council and Eufrasina Colo as press representative. Eufrasina Colo, ’44. Freshman Class Notes At the beginning of the year there were sixty-eight pupils enrolled in the Freshman Class. Since then nine have dropped out, leaving fifty-nine. The Freshman Class put on a Memorial Day Program directed by Miss Burke. George Wallace, ’45.