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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 21 men are killed.” The General twitched nervously. Joe said, ' Ju st one mistake. I went up to the hills yesterday and saw my Uncle Luigi shot through the head in his best bed. He was one of your mistakes.” His family was too poor to burn a candle for him. You put a field gun in his house, and when he argued, your men shot him.”. The General moaned. Joe smiled and showed his teeth. It was a terrible smile. Joe continued as the razor whizzed over the throat, Just one mistake. If I slipped, you ' d be dead.” At that moment his buddy called, Come on, Scalio, Colonel Benson wants this Nazi for cjuestioning. Get him out fast. That ' s orders.” (). K.,” said Joe, but you’ll have to carry him out, boys — he’s fainted.” Louis Preli, ’45. CLASS WHO’S WHO -Most sophisticated girl ——--Shyest girl -Class giggler --Quietest boy --Best dresser --—..Sweetest girl ---Most petite girl -Prettiest girl ..—.-Most active girl ----Neatest girl — .—.Most popular girl —.Most pleasing personality .-.-Most mischievous boy .Most popular boy -Quietest girl -Girl most likely to succeed ..-.Bashful boy of the class -Class athlete ..Most talkative girl --Class co-ed -Most talkative boy -Hardest worker ..Most attentive girl --Class musician Girl who receives the most mail Girl with the nicest complexion - .-Most serious boy - Most cooperative -Best dancer ..Most serious girl -Class dreamer .—--Most carefree -Class Prince Charming -Girl with prettiest hair -Jolliest girl Gloria Bruni Sylvia Bologna . Clarissa Williams Harold Firtion Robert Dowd Mary Lou Gallerani Laura Olivera Teresa Magleora Rosemarie Taravella.. Ann Mobiglia. Kathleen Secor Margaret Antonacci.. Saul Goldfarb Albert Holmes Mildred MacAuley Kathryn Silk... Richard Sluzinski Walter Andrik Irene Sibulkin Thomasine White Ernest Rossi Theodore Pyznar. Eufrasina Colo.. Justine Sedar Helen Murokwicz. Doris Quagliorali. Lawrence Balbi Bernard Kulas Frances Niemitz. Dorothy Christian Teresa Iskrzak.. Julia Zimowski Robert Asselin Julia Kuczynski Cynthia Clark CO CM Page

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20 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD SHORT STORIES THE FINAL REWARD The sergeant paced back and forth before the six men. Every few steps he would pause to praise some man in the line. They were his men, and they had come all the way from the United States here to Guadalcanal with him. It had been rather tough at first to convince them that following directions was absolutely necessary no matter what they thought should be done. They had taken streaks of pig-headedness, but then so had the sergeant. Now was the time to give them their reward for passing the final test. Shanton, you did a great job with that Jap sniper. It would have been too bad for Colonel Whipe if you hadn’t seen him.’’ Raymonds, Edwards, and Popolis — you three’ll get medals for getting rid of that machine gun nest. Rachowski, you and Friedman saved my life. I’ll never forget that. Here the sergeant stopped to wipe a tear from his eye — no it was not a tear just a cinder. Men, today you proved that you are marines. The jobs you six did today will probably not be told to the world, but I’ll always remember. I want to say that I am proud of you. Then he turned to a corporal standing a short distance away and said, Okay, Corporal, you can bury them now. Geraldine Cagnulari, ’45. A CLOSE SHAVE Private Joe Scalio wrung out the towel he had just placed in ho t water. It was his custom always to have hot water for an officer’s shave. As he placed the towel over the man in the chair, his victim squirmed. Joe whistled and watched his buddies as they mopped their brows and swung at flies on this hot Italian day, but all the time they were surveying his rude barber shop with keen interest. Joe mixed the lather and said to his customer, Hot, ain’t it. General? His customer grunted. But it was hotter in the hills, Joe said. The General spluttered lather, and wiped his mouth with the sheet covering him. Then Joe adjusted the bib tightly ■— perhaps a little too tight. Yes sir, said Joe, I’ve shaved majors and colonels many times but never a general before. I’ll have to write home about this. Colonel Benson, my highest customer, always is in a hurry. He always brings his officers and talks strategies. The general grunted and showed he was unimpressed. While Joe rubbed the lather on his face, he said, In fact. I’ve learned a lot about strategy. Especially up in the hills yesterday-.’’ The General protested, but Joe grabbed his razor and started shaving. Accidentally the razor struck at his throat. Relax, General, he said. His buddies burst in about this time and said, How long is it going to take? So it was a mistake, Joe shouted. Now if I slipped and cut you, one man would be dead — and a general at that. But when a general makes a mistake, many CN CN Page

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22 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD SENIOR CLASS NOTES President ... .Robert Asselin Vice-President .... .Robert Dowd Secretary .-.. .Kathleen Secor Treasurer ...Harold Firtion In September 1943, thirty-seven members were enrolled in the Senior Class. Later in the year, Eugene Longo and Edward Sabotka enlisted in the Army Air Corps, which reduced the number to thirty-five. A Harvest Social was sponsored by the Senior Class in October, in honor ot the Freshmen. Dances, games, and refreshments were enjoyed by all. On November 4, the Prize Essay contest was held at the school auditorium by a group of Seniors. First prize was awarded to Eufrasina Colo; second prize, Robert Asselin; and honorable mention to Kathleen Secor. The Senior Class sold subscriptions for the Curtis Publishing Company to obtain money for their New York trip. The campaign proved to be successful, with an enormous profit gained. Ann Mobiglia was given an award for the highest number of sales. All the Senior Class participated in the Constitutional Quiz held for high School Seniors of Hartford County. Laura Oliver received honorable mention and attended a luncheon at the Hartford Club where she was presented her award along with the other winners in the county. Eufrasina Colo was voted by the Seniors for representation in the Good Citizen¬ ship contest which was held in April. On February 21, the Seniors sponsored three one-act comedies, Elmer,” A Question of Figures,” and a musical comedy ’’Memories of a Young Draftee.” The comedies proved to be entertaining as well as a financial success. The Seniors had their pictures taken by the Brown Studio in April. On May 2, the Senior Class left for New York for a three-day tour. They visited many places of interest and the trip was enjoyed by all the members. The Senior Class of 1944 have had an active and successful year. They wish to express their appreciation for those who have contributed their willing services to bring about such a prosperous school year. Margaret Antonacci, ’44. JUNIOR CLASS NOTES President ....Charles Wezowicz Vice-President ..John Durnin Secretary ...Erma Olivi Treasurer ......Francis Mobiglia The first class meetings were held to elect the members of the various school committees. Glenn Flanders, Joseph Fitzpatrick, and George Wallace were elected members of the Athletic Association. Later in the year Evelyn Paganelli was made associate editor of the Herald. The class colors are blue and silver, and the class rings are black onyx. The class program this year included a Thanksgiving Day program by Miss Casinghino and Miss Pratt. CM Page