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

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24 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS President ... . Robert Ta ravel la Vice-President . Lawrence Montemerlo Secretary ........1.Eleanor Gragnolati Treasurer ... Elsie Colo Athletic Council .Dorcas Smith and Robert Sheehan At the beginning of the year there were twenty-four girls and fourteen boys. During the year one girl came, from Mount St. Joseph and three boys transferred from Cathedral. The class has held three meetings during the year. Lois Dowd was elected associate editor of the school paper. There were a few boys and girls from the class who participated in the Christmas play. The girls from the class who were on the cheering squad were Dorcas Smith, June Fitzpatrick, Helena Rouleau, and Esther Montemerlo. They proved very peppy and snappy and did a good job as cheer leaders. The success of both teams on the basketball squad was due partly to the hard work of the boys. The boys who were on the teams were Robert Sheehan, Richard O’Leary, Robert Price, George Gibson, Teddy Rendock, and William Rieliy. The class was not too well represented on the baseball team. Robert Sheehan was the only boy on the varsity team. William Rielly 47 FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS President . ..... John Shaughnessy Vice-President ... Robert Paganelli Secretary . Margaret Barisone Treasurer --Ruth Quagliaroli The opening of the school term found the Freshman Class with an enrollment of fifty-seven pupils. We gained two new members, but during the year ten pupils left us and our number now stands at forty-nine. Class officers were elected, and Edward Wezowicz was chosen as our repre¬ sentative to the Athletic Council in the latter part of September. John Shaughnessy was elected class editor for the Herald.” A Hallowe’en Social, given in honor of the Freshmen by the Senior Class in October, was enjoyed by all. The Freshman Class, under the direction of Miss Carroll, put on a program just before the Thanksgiving vacation, explaining the meaning of Thanksgiving Day, today and long ago. Freshmen also spoke and sang in a Christmas program under the direction of Miss Holbrook and Mrs. Allen. The Freshman Class has been well represented in the sports field, with class members taking part in each major sport. We hope that our next three years, here at school, will be as enjoyable as our first year has been. John Shaughnessy ’48 VO CM Page

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 23 SENIOR CLASS NEWS President ... Charles Wezowicz Vice-President f.. Francis Mobiglia Secretary ...Eleanor Gardner Treasurer . Louis Preli The school year started with the enrollment of 33 seniors. During the year, Charles Marinone left to enlist in the Navy. George Colli, Edward Sheridan, Glenn Flanders and John Durnin were elected as representatives to the Athletic Association. On October 4, the seniors held a Farewell Party for Charles Wezowicz who enlisted in the Marines. They presented him with a purse and their good wishes for his success. The class gave a social for the Freshmen on October 20. All who attended had a pleasant time. Geraldine Cagnulari, Eleanor Gardner, Erma Olivi, Evelyn Paganelli, Francis Smith and George Wallace took part in the annual Essay Contest held in Novem- • ber. Francis Smith received the first prize and Erma Olivi received the second prize. The class received their class rings late in the fall. The stone chosen was black onyx. The annual magazine sales campaign this year rendered a total of $696 75, which netted the class a profit of $263.03 for the treasury. During the sales the class was divided into two teams, the red and the blue. A supper was held in honor of the winners—the blue team. It was attended by members of the Senior Class and the faculty. An enjoyable time was had by all. The Senior Play Long May Our Land Be Bright” was given on February 13. A large crowd turned out to see this all important event. On May 1, the class left for New York where they spent three days visiting the various places of interest. On their return, they resumed work on the pro ¬ grams for Class Night and Commencement. Geraldine Cagnulari 45 JUNIOR CLASS NEWS President .„. Edward Shaughnessy Vice-President George Clee Secretary . Irene Kulas Treasurer ... Lois Clough At the beginning of the year, there were thirteen boys and eighteen girls en¬ rolled. Since then, one pupil has left, and now there are thirty pupils in the Junior Class. The first class meeting was held to elect class officers and Athletic Council members. They are as follows: Robert Wezowicz, Donald Dowd, and Carmen Guido. The class colors are rose and silver and the class rings are black onyx. The date of the Junior Prom was set for May 18. AI Gentile and his orches¬ tra were engaged for this affair. Mary Mokrychk 46 LD CM Page

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 25 SCHOOL NEWS Windsor Locks High School began its fall session, Wednesday morning, Sep¬ tember 6, with a total enrollment of 159 students: 33 Seniors, 31 Juniors, 38 Sophomores, 57 freshmen. The members of the faculty remained the same as the previous year. We were glad to welcome Miss Pratt after her long illness. This year nine members were initiated into the Latin Club. The initiation ceremony was held at Miss Burke s cottage on Congamond Lake. Regular meet¬ ings were held during the year. The officers of the club for the past year were: President, Francis Smith; Secretary, Lois Clough; Treasurer, Mary Mokrycki. The Scribblers’ Club was reorganized this year. The following officers were elected: President, Jacqueline Cousineau; Vice-President, Geraldine Cagnulari; Secretary, Rose Kostoski; Treasurer, Roy Micha. Under the supervision of Mrs. Boyle and Miss Pratt the Press Club has pub¬ lished tw o copies of the ’’Wilohi.” The annual American Legion Oratorical Contest w r as held Thursday, February 15. The first priz«, the Walter Gorka Award, was won by Mary Mokrycki. Mar¬ jorie Cagnulari won the second award. The judges were Miss Jennie Braekel, Mr. Sabbath Nigro from Enfield, and Mr. Woodmansee from Warehouse Point. A testimonial dinner sponsored by the High School faculty was given Wednes¬ day evening, April 4, in the High School gymnasium in honor of the basketball team. War Stamps and Bonds have been on sale every Tuesday morning and all pupils are said to have contributed generously. The Reverend Mr. Henry Peck was guest speaker at a program held to further the War Fund Drive. Mrs. Yerrington from the Rocky Hill American Legion Auxiliary, spoke on ’’Girls’ State” at an afternoon assembly. At a special assembly of the school Mr. Lincoln H. Lippincott, National Sec¬ retary of the ’’Not Over 50” Club, and Consulting Safety Engineer of the Lumber¬ men’s Mutual Casualty Company, delivered an interesting talk on the ’little things” that contribute to the cause of safety. Attorney James E. Cannon spoke on the significance of Armistice Day at an assembly program. At a special assembly for the Juniors and the Seniors, Dr. Harvey E. Richmond spoke on Dental Hygiene concerning physical education. Two films were shown on dental hygiene by Dr. Foulton of the State Department of Health in Hartford. The Senior Class presented its play, ‘ Long May Our Land Be Bright,” on February 13. The proceeds of the play went toward the expenses of the class trip to New York. This brief summary reviews the numerous activities and projects that w ere carried on in the High School the past year. Erma Olivi ’45 ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, 1944-45 FO OTBALL High School Athletics for the year 1944-45 have proved more than successful for Windsor Locks High. Under the guidance of Coach AI Shapiro, the football, CM Page