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

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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

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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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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 25 Three one-act plays given by the Senior Class on February 21, were — ' Elmer, A Question of Figures, and Memories of a Young Draftee. A large number were present and the plays were said to be a great success. The proceeds from the play went towards the class trip. A Testimonial Dinner was held in honor of the High School Basketball Squad. It was largely attended by the people of Windsor Locks. The main speaker of the evening was Coach Hal Jesse, Assistant Professor of Physical Education at Trinity College. Other speakers of the evening were First Selectman Henry O’Leary, Super¬ intendent of Schools Leander Jackson, Attorney Frank E. Healy, John F. Fitzpatrick, Chairman of the Board of Education, and Coach Alexander Shapiro. The speeches were enjoyed by all. An Oratorical Contest on the Constitution was sponsored by the American Legion. The winners of the contest were — first prize, Eufrasina Colo; second prize, Francis Smith; and third prize, Evelyn Paganelli. Miss Colo also competed in the regional contest. This year due to the war it has been impossible for the school to obtain speakers for different occasions; also we have lost a great many of our boys to the armed forces. Other than this, the activities of the School have gone along quite the same. Teresa Ma ;leora, ’44. ATHLETICS The building up of our mind and our body is the purpose of athletics. A person has to think and act quickly when he partakes in any sport whether it be football or ping-pong. The body should always be kept in good condition, for a person out of condition becomes sick easily. When your body is tired and run down, the mind cannot function efficiently; this same form of physical exercise is necessary for good health. In Windsor Locks High School, our three major sports — baseball, football, and basketball— sailed through each season with many victories. Through the never- tiring efforts of A1 Shapiro each team showed great improvement over the teams of past seasons. FOOTBALL In football the squad won two out of three of its games. Through teamwork and great precision it showed a tremendous improvement over last year’s inex¬ perienced squad. The players were as follows: Seniors—Robert Asselin, Robert Dowd, Albert Holmes, Saul Goldfarb. Juniors— Joseph Fitzpatrick, Captain Charles Wezowicz, Glenn Flanders, Francis Smith, John Durnin, Raymond Colli, George Colli, Francis Mobiglia. Sophomores — Alfred Jenkins, Raymond Casinghino, Donald Dowd, Robert Wezowicz. Freshmen — Donald Griffin, Raymond Beltrandi. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Oct. 15 Kingswood Away Won Oct. 28 Farmington Away Won Nov. 6 Stafford Springs Home Lost CM Page