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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 28 This year the class started with 21 boys and 17 girls, but Francis Gragnolati and Edward Sabotka have since gone into the service. Francis Gragnolati was the class treasurer until he left, at which time Francis Mobiglia was elected for the remainder of the year. ' Fhe junior Class Essay Contest will not be held until next fall due to a new system in conducting the Essay contest. The date of the Junior Prom was set for May 26 and the admission price was raised to two dollars per couple due to the tax. Ivan White and his orchestra were engaged for this formal affair. George Wallace, ’45. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES President ..Edward Shaughnessy Vice-President .—...George Clee Secretary .. .Irene Kulas Treasurer ........ Lois Clough Athletic Council Members ...Donald Dowd and Arthur Garbarino At the beginning of the year there were forty-three Sophomores enrolled. During the year eight left. The success of the basketball season this year was partly due to the Sophomore boys on the first and second teams; Carmel Guido, Donald Dowd, Dominick Guido, Joseph Marinone, Robert Wezowicz, George Clee and Robert Barnaby. The Sophomores were well represented in football by Robert Wezowicz, Alfred Jenkins and Donald Dowd. The baseball squad includes Robert Wezowicz, Donald Dowd, Joseph Marinone from the Sophomore Class. Mary Mokrycki, ’46. FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES President ...Theodore Rendock Vice-President Vito Ruggerio Secretary .... Dorcas Smith Treasurer ...June Fitzpatrick The Class of 1947 began the school term this year with 58 pupils enrolled. Gradually this number dropped until now ' there are 51 in the class. During the first half of September officers were elected by the class. At the same time Robert Sheehan was elected to the Athletic Council and Lois Dowd was elected ed itor for the Herald. In October the Freshmen were honored by the Senior Class when they were guests at a social. Four of the Freshmen took part in the Christmas program given by the Seniors — Eleanor Gragnolati, Ellen Shaughnessy, Richard O’Leary, and Robert Price. In regard to sports during the year, Raymond Beltrandi, Lawrence Montemerlo, and Harry Schuster played football. Robert Sheehan and John Flanders played basketball and Robert Sheehan played on the baseball team. LD 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

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24 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD On Holy Thursday, the Freshmen put on a program in which the whole class took part. The principal speakers were Teddy Rcndock, Robert Sheehan, Robert Taravella, Helen Rouleau, Esther Montemerlo, Ester Quagliaroli, and Lois Dowd. Dorcas Smith played piano selections during the program. The class is looking forward to a Sophomore year as enjoyable as the Freshman year has been. Lois Dowd, ’47. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES SCHOOL NL-WS 1 ' he enrollment of the High School for this year totaled 173; Freshmen 59, Sophomores 41, Juniors 38, Seniors 35. There were three new members of the faculty at the beginning of the school term—Miss Mary Pratt, Miss Helene Carroll, and Mr. William Waldron. During the course of the year Miss Pratt was unable to continue teaching because of illness and her position was filled by Miss Margaret McGinn of Windsor Locks who has proved to be a favorite among the pupils. Mr. Waldron was inducted in the armed forces after a short stay at the High School and his position as physical instructor was tilled by Mr. Alexander Shapiro of Holyoke, Massachusetts. A Press Club was formed at the beginning of the semester for the purpose of publishing a school newspaper. Representative reporters were selected from each class. They have decided that the name of the paper should be changed from the ' School Crier” to the ' Wilohi.” This title was coined by Eufrasina Colo, who took the first two letters of the words Windsor Locks High School and combined them. The first social of the season was given by the Senior Class in honor of the Freshmen. The Athletic Association held a social and all those students holding A. A. tickets were invited to attend. The Latin and Press Clubs sponsored a St. Patrick’s Day social. It proved to be a great success and all who attended enjoyed themselves. The Scribblers’ Club sponsored a social for the School on April 14. Dancing, from 7:30 to 10:30, was the main attraction of the evening. The Prize Essay Contest was held on Thursday, November 4, in the High School Auditorium. The speakers included Robert Asselin, Gloria Bruni, Eufrasina Colo, Laura Oliveira, Kathleen Secor, Justine Sedar and Rosemarie Taravella. The first prize was awarded to Eufrasina Colo; second prize, Robert Asselin; and honorable mention, Kathleen Secor. The Senior Class, with groups of the various other classes participating, pre¬ sented a Christmas Pageant which vividly portrayed the famous Biblical story of the three Wisemen and the Christ Child. During the year other programs given by the different classes made the assemblies this year particularly interesting. Mr. James Cannon was guest speaker at an Armistice Day program. Also Dr. Fulton from the State Department of Health gave an interesting talk on Dental Hygiene. VO CM Page