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

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1947 volume:

CNI Page The High School Herald 1947 JUNE COMMENCEMENT NUMBER HERALD LITERARY BOARD Editor-In-Chief Lois Dowd, ' 47 Associate Editors Betty Byrnes, 48 Dorothy Dowd, 49 Elsie Colo, ' 47 Madeline Perotti, 47 Class Editors Jeanette Quagliaroli, 49 Geraldine Piaggi, ' 50 Marguerite Gallerani, ’47 Norma Rodelli, ’48 School Editor Esther Montcmerlo, 47 Athletic Editor Vito Ruggiero, ' 47 BUSINESS BOARD Business Manager Robert Samplatsky, 48 Assistants Betty Halloran, ’48 Daniel Kervick, ’48 Janet Warner, 48 Norma Rodelli, ’48 Theodore Malec, ’48 THE FACULTY Robert Jackson. Principal M iss Mary Babic Latin, French, Freshman English M iss Helen Holbrook History, Civics, Economics Mrs. Letitia Boyle Miss Elsie Anderson Commercial Subjects Miss Lucille Smith English Miss Helene Carroll Home Economics, Freshman English Miss Ruth Jefferson Science, Mathematics Mrs. Althea Roberts Music Mrs. Josephine Oates Mathematics Mr. John Cerra Physical Education BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. John Fitzpatrick, Chairman Mr. Henry Broderick Mr. C. Fred Brown Dr. Ettore Carniglia Mr. William Queen 03 Oh Appreciation The Herald Board wishes to thank the advertisers who helped to make our publication a success. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Dr. Anna Coyle who gave us much more help and guidance during our school days. than prdfessional DEDICATION The Herald Board dedicates this issue to Mr. Robert Jackson, Supervising Prin¬ cipal of Windsor Locks High School. We extend to him our best wishes for success in the years to come. THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 5 THEODORE JOHN BIGOS General Course; Class President ' 46; Class Vice- President 47; Glee Club ' 46, ' 47; Typewriting Cer¬ tificate ' 46; Varsity Basketball ' 47; Host at Junior Prom ' 46; Voted Best-All-Round-J unior Boy ’46; Usher for Class Night ' 46; (Entered W.L.H.S. in Nov. ’44 as Sophomore); Decoration Committee for Prom ‘46; Box Office Committee for Senior Play ’47; Youth Council Member 47; Class Night ' 47. I am a part of all that I have met.” ANTOINETTE MARY BORRACCI TONI General Course; Freshman Easter Program ' 44; Sophomore Christmas Program ' 45; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; Press Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; Scribblers ' Club ' 47; Refreshment Committee Junior Prom ' 46; Usherette Class Play 47; Sandwich Committee ' 47; Program Committee ' 47; Chorus Class Play ' 47; Soloist Class Play ' 47; Magazine Award ' 47; Class Night Program ' 47. “Oh! she will alnir the snvaKenea.s out of a bear.” MARY JOHANNA CALSETTA CAL General Course; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46; Press Club ' 45, ' 46; Scribblers ' Club ' 47; Typing Award ' 45; Committee for Christmas Party ' 47; Committee for Flower Exhibit 47; Decoration Committee for Junior Prom 46; Sandwich Sale Committee ' 47 ' Committee for Class Play ' 47; Mother and Daughter lea 44; Magazine Sale ' 47; Easter Program ' 44 ' Christmas Program ' 44; Chorus for Senior Play ' 47; Home Ec. II Field Trip ' 47; Class Night Program ' 47’. Youth cornea but once in a lifetime. 6 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD ANNE MAE CLOUGH ••RED Commercial Course; Scribblers’ Club ' 47; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46; Easter Program ' 44; Committee for Senior Social ' 47; Typing Award ' 46; Shorthand Awards ' 47; Committee for Junior Prom ' 46; Com¬ mittee for Senior Play ' 47; Chorus for Senior Play ' 47; Sandwich Sale Committee ' 47; Christmas Pro¬ gram ' 45; Magazine Sale ' 47; Girls’ Basketball Team ' 45, ' 46; Mother and Daughter Tea ' 44; Class Night Program ' 47. “A li«ht heart lives Iona. ' ELSIE ROSE MARY COLO EL” General Course; Class Treasurer ' 44; Press Club ' 44, 45, ’46, 47; Glee Club ’44, ’45, ’46, ’47; Scrib¬ blers’ Club ' 47; Associate Editor of Herald ’46, ’47; Christmas Assembly ' 45; Jr. Essay Contest, Second Prize ' 47; Typing Certificates ' 46, ' 47; Orchestra Committee for Junior Prom 46; Decoration Commit¬ tee for Senior Social ' 47; Hartford Hospital Field Trip ’45; Home Economics II Flower Exhibit ' 47; Senior Play ’47; Class Night Program ' 47; Vale¬ dictorian ’47. A mind full of knowledge in a mind that never fails. ELSIE MARGARET COLTURI ELSE Commercial Course; Girls ' Glee Club ' 44, ’45, ' 46, ’47; Press Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; Scribblers’ Club ' 47; Certificate Magazine Campaign ' 47; Shorthand Certificates ’47; Typing Certificates ’46, ’47; Christmas Program ’44; Easter Program ' 44; Senior Social Com¬ mittee ' 47; Decoration Committee for Junior Prom ' 46; Sandwich Sale Committee ’47; Program Commit¬ tee ’47; Motto Committee ' 47; Candy Committee ’47; Teachers’ Tea ' 46; Chorus Senior Play ' 47; Entertain¬ ment Committee Class Outing ' 45; Intramural Base¬ ball ' 44; Mother and Daughter Tea ’44; Class Night Program ' 47. I would help others, out of a fellow-feeling. THE high school herald 7 MARY ELIZABETH DARBY “BETTY” General Course; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ’46, ’47; Mother and Daughter Tea ’44; Easter Program ' 44; Christmas Program ' 45; Press Club ' 46; Refreshment Committee Junior Prom 46; Decoration Committee Junior Prom ' 46; Magazine Award ' 47; Scribblers ' Club ’47; Home Ec. Tea Committee ' 47; Home Ec. Christmas Party 47; Refreshment Committee Senior Social 47; Wardrobe Commit tee Class Play ' 47 ; Class Night Program 47. PreKM is the business of all women. LOIS Course; Secreiary of Class ' 46, ' 47; 7,“ 45 ’ 4 f Vice-President of Latin Club 7 w 4 J : . C ' u , b ' 44 ’ ' 45 - ' 46 - ' 47; Associate Editor of Wiloln 46; Editor-in-chief Wilolii ' 47; Glee Club y ' 45. ' 46. ' 47; Scribblers ' Club ' 47; Class Editor or Herald 44, 46; Associate Editor of Herald ' 45; Editor-in-chief Herald ' 47; Representative to Future teachers lea ' 47; Usherette Class Night and Gradu¬ ation 46; Representative to Laurel Girls ' State ' 46 ' Junior Essay Contest ' 47; Intramural Basketball ' 44 45, 46; Sports Night ' 46; Assemblies ' 44, ' 45; Budget Committee 47; Sandwich Committee ' 47; Decorating Committee Junior Prom 46; Award for Magazine Sales 47; Typing Award ' 45; Pepsi Cola Scholarship Test 47; Senior Play ' 47; Class Night Exercises ' 47; Gradu¬ ation Essay, Fourth Honor ' 47. “Silence is a true friend who never betrays. JOHN RAYMOND FISHER JACK College Preparatory Course; Vice-President ' 46; Basketball ' 47; Baseball ' 46, ' 47; Boys ' Glee Club ' 47; Decorating Committee Junior Prom ' 46; Caval¬ cade of Sports 45; American Legion Oratorical Con¬ test ' 46; Usher for Class Night and Graduation Ex¬ ercises ' 46; Boys ' State Award ' 46; Senior Class Play 47; Latin Club Treasurer ' 47; Latin Club ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; A. A. Council ' 46, ' 47; Class Night Program ' 47. “Comb down his hair; look, look! it stands upright.” 8 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD JUNE ELIZABETH FITZPATRICK ••JUNE Commerical Course; Captain of Cheer Leaders 47; Cheerleader 45. 46, 47; Class Treasurer 44; Treasurer of Latin Club 46; Latin Club 45, 46, ‘47; Vice-President of Athletic Council 47; Scrib¬ blers’ Club 47; Press Club ’44, 45, 46, 47; Busi¬ ness Manager of Herald ' 46; Typing Certificates 45, 47; Shorthand Certificates 47; Ring Committee 46; Senior Social Committee ' 47; Decorating Committee Junior Prom ' 47; Class Play ' 47; Girls’ Glee Club 44, 45, 46, 47; Treasurer of Glee Club 47; Sports Night Program 47; Magazine Award 47; Junior Prom Usherette 46; Class Night Program 47. She that is loved in safe. SYLVIA MAE FOGG SYL General Course; Press Club 45, 46; Girls’ Glee Club 44, 45, 46; Easter Program 44; Christmas Program ’45; Scribblers Club 47; Typing Award 45; Usherette and Chorus Senior Play 47; Flower Exhibit, First Award 47; Sandwich Committee 47; Refreshment Committee Junior Prom 46; Home Ec. Christmas Party 47; Mother and Daughter Tea 44; Magazine Sale 47; Home Ec. Field Trip 47; Class ftight Program 47. Life without laughing is a dreary blank. MARGUERITE LOUISE GALLERANI MARGE Commercial Course; Latin Club 45, ' 46, 47; Press Club ' 44, 45, 46, 47; Glee Club ' 44, 45. ' 46, 47; Vice-President of Scribblers ' Club 47; Class Editor 47; Intramural Basketball 44, 46, 47; Senior Play ' 47; Usherette for Class Night and Graduation 46; Gregg Shorthand Certificates 47; Typing Cer¬ tificates 45, 46, 47; Budget Committee 47; Decor¬ ation Committee for Senior Social 47; Magazine Salesman 47; Refreshment Committee for Junior Prom 46; Advertising Committee for Programs 47; Ring Committee ' 46; Hostess at Mother and Daughter Tea 44; Easter Program 44; Christmas Program 45; Representative at Tea for Future Teachers 47; Jun¬ ior Essay Contest 47; Graduation Essay, Third Honor 47; Class Night Program 47. A horse! a horse! my kingdom for a horse I” THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 9 ELEANOR JANE CRAGNOLATI ••ELEANOR” Commercial Course; Class Secretary ' 45; Presi¬ dent of Scribblers ' Club ‘47; Press Club 45, ' 46 , 47; Glee Club ' 45, ' 46; Latin Club ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; Usherette for Class Night and Graduation ' 46; Cer¬ tificate in Magazine Campaign ' 47; Christmas Pro¬ gram 44, 45; Easter Program ' 44; Junior Essay Contest 47; Senior Class Play ’47; Senior Social Committee 47; Decoration Committee for Junior Prom ’46; Shorthand Certificates ’47; Typing Certi¬ ficates ' 45, ' 47; Bookkeeping Certificate ' 46; Teachers’ Tea ‘46; Class Night Exercises ' 47. Deep brown eyes running over with ulee.” GEORGE HENRY GIBSON, JR. HOOT” General Course; Cavalcade of Sports ' 46; Usher for Class Night ' 46; Stage Committee Class Play ' 47; Class Night Program ' 46. Men of ft� w word are the best men.” DONALD TERRANCE HENDSEY DON General Course, Prom Committee ' 43; Assembly Program ' 42; Ticket Committee Senior Class Play ’47. Class Night Exercises. Home in the sailor, home from the seas.” 10 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD JOAN MACFARLANE JOE General Course; Transferred from Edison Senior High, Miami, in Febraury, 1947; Girls ' Glee Club ' 47; Ticket Committee Senior Play ' 47; Usherette Senior Play ' 47; Class Night Exercises ' 47. “Kindness. the poetry of the heart.” LORETTA MAE MOBIGLIA ”MOE” General Course; Girls ' Glee Club ’44, ' 45, ' 46, ’47; Press Club ’44, ’45, ' 46, ’47; Treasurer of Scrib¬ blers ' Club 47; Certificate Magazine Campaign ’47; Christmas Program ’44; Easter Program ’44; Senior Social Committee ’47; Ticket Committee Junior Prom ’46; Motto Committee ’47; Candy Committee ' 47; Mother and Daughter Tea ' 44; Intramural Baseball ’47; Class Night Program ' 47. “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thouKhtful of others. ESTHER THERESA MONTEMERLO “MONTY” Commercial Course; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46; Press Club 44, ' 45, ' 46; Scribblers ' Club ' 47; Easter Program ' 44; Cheerleader ' 45; Cavalcade of Sports ' 45; Typing Certificates ' 45, 46, ’47; Shorthand Cer¬ tificates ’47; Herald Business Board ' 46; Hostess for Junior Prom ' 46; Decoration Committee for Prom ' 46; Intramural Basketball ' 44, ' 45, ’46, ’47; Ticket Committee for Class Play ' 47; School Editor ' 47; Motto Committee ’47; Senior Social Committee ' 47; Mother and Daughter Tea ' 44; Class Night Pro¬ gram ' 47. “A good laugh is sunshine in a house.” THE HIGH SCHOOL HERA I I) 11 J FRANCIS WILLIAM NADEAU FRAN” College Preparatory Course; Usher Junior Prom ’46; Refreshment Committee Junior Social ' 46; Re¬ freshment Committee Senior Social ' 47; Ticket Com¬ mittee Senior Play ’47; Latin Club 46, ' 47; Chorus Senior Play ’47; Entered W. L. H. S. February ' 45 from Cathedral High School, Springfield, Mass.; Class Night Program ' 47. Conspicuous by his absence.” ELEANOR AGNES NIZIOLEK ELEANOR” General Course; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46; Easter Program ' 44; Mother and Daughter Tea ' 44; Christ¬ mas Program ’45; Decoration Committee Junior Prom ’46; Refreshment Committee Junior Prom ' 46; Scribblers’ Club ' 47; Home Economics Tea Committee ’47; Home Economics Christmas Party ' 47; Refreshment Committee Senior Social; Wardrobe Committee Senior Play ’47; Class Night Program 47. Laugh and the world laughs wi th you.” RICHARD JOHN O LEARY DICK” General Course; Glee Club ’44, ’45, ’46, ’47; Varsity Basketball ’47; Senior Play ’45; Stage Commit¬ tee in Senior Play ’47; Class Night Chorus ' 47; Refresh¬ ment Committee Senior Social ' 47; Class Night Pro¬ gram ' 47. Blushes are the rainbow of modesty.” Page 12 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD HELEN DORIS PIKUL -PIC General Course; Easter Program 44; Christmas Program ’45; Girls ' Basketball Team ’44, ' 45, ’46; Committee for Junior Prom ’46; Ticket Committee for Senior Social ’47; Salesmanship Award ’47; Chorus for Senior Play ’47; Scribblers ' Club ' 47; Glee Club ' 44, 45, ’46; Class Night Exercises 47. Not that I love study less But that I love leisure more.” ROBERT JAMES PRICE -ROB” General Course; Stage Committee 47; Boys ' Glee Club ' 45, ’47; Christmas Program ' 44; Class Night Program ’47. “It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 13 ESTHER MARY QUAGLIAROLI SISTIE General Course; Press Club ’44, 45, ' 46, 47; Girls ' Glee Club 44. ’45. ' 46, ' 47; Scribblers’ Club ' 47; Exchange Editor of School Paper ‘47; Girls’ Basketball Team ' 45, ’46; Chorus Senior Play ’47; Typing Award ’45; Ring Committee 46; Ticket Com¬ mittee for Senior Play ' 47; Cindy Comittee for Senior Play ' 47; Decoration Committee Junior Prom ’46; Sandwich Committee ' 47; Mother and Daughter Tea Committee ’44; Home Economics Christmas Party Com¬ mittee ’47; Home Economics Field Trip ' 47; Flower Exhibit ’47; Easter Program ’44; Christmas Program ’45; Class Night Program ’47. “Sweet girl graduate , in their golden hair.” FRANCIS PAUL QUAGLIAROLI QUAG” General Course; Stage Committee ’47; Senior Social Committee ' 47; Boys’ Glee Club ’46; Class Night Pro¬ gram ’47. He dees it with a better grace. But I do it more natural. THEODORE PETER RENDOCK TEDDY” Commercial Course; Class President ’44, 47; Basketball ’45, ' 46, ’47; Baseball ’46, ’47; Christmas Program ' 44; Boys ' Glee Club ‘44, ’47; Easter Program ’44; Youth Council ’44, ’45, ’46, ' 47; Chairman of Outing Committee 45; Decorating Committee Junior Prom ' 46; Ring Committee ' 46; Cavalcade of Sports ' 45; American Legion Oratorical Contest ’46; Refresh¬ ment Committee junior Prom ’46; Usher Class Niglu and Graduation ’46; Typing Awards ’45, ’46; Book¬ keeping Award ' 46; Boys’ State Award ’46; Commun¬ ity Sing ' 46; Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Contestant ’47; Salesmanship Award ’47; Senior Class Play ' 47; Busi¬ nes s Manager Senior Play ’47; WDRC Parade of Youth Forum ' 47; Class Night Program ’47; Salutatorian ’47. “Ambition haH no rent! LD Page 11 THE HIGH SCHOOL HEHALI) WILLIAM GREEN RIELLY “WHIP General Course; Basketball ’45, ’46, ’47; Baseball ’46, 47; President Athletic Council ' 47; Decoration Committee Junior Prom ’46; Stage Committee Senior Play ’47; Class Night Program ’47. “While I was musing, the fire burned. IRENE GLADYS RIVERS RENIE General Course; Press Club ' 45, ' 46; Glee Club 44, 45, 46; Chorus Senior Play 47; Chorus Easter Program ' 44; Special Assemblies ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; Usher¬ ette for Senior Play ' 47; Refreshment Committee Senior Social ' 47; Class Night Program ' 47. “Ah merry as the day is long. GRACE CANDIDA ROSSI GRACE General Course; Class Treasurer ' 46, ‘47; Glee Club 44, ' 45, ' 46, 47; Scribblers’ Club 47; Senior Play ' 47; Typing Certificate ' 45; Special Assemblies 44, 45; Gift Committee for Junior Prom ' 46; Decora¬ tion Committee for Senior Social ' 47; Hostess for Mother and Daughter Tea ’44; Flower Exhibit, Second Prize ' 47; Chairman of Budget Committee ' 47; Adver¬ tising Committee for Senior Play Program ' 47; Team Captain for Magazine Sales ' 47; Chairman of Food Committee for Advance Home Economics ' 47; Social Tea Following Flower Exhibit ' 47; Class Night Pro¬ gram ' 47. “CheerfulneHH and good will make labor light.” Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 15 HELENA MARIE ROULEAU FRENCHY Commercial Course; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46; Press Club 44, 45, 46; Scribblers Club 47; Easter Program ' 44; Christmas Program ’45; Cheerleader ' 45, ' 46; Typing Certificates ' 45, ' 46. ' 47; Herald Business Board 46; Cavalcade of Sports ' 46; Intramural Basket¬ ball 44. 45, 46, ' 47; Prom Decorating Committee ' 46; Senior Play ' 47; Shorthand Certificates ' 47; Senior Social Committee ' 47; Mother and Daughter Tea ' 44; Usher Junior Prom ' 46; Class Night Program ' 47. I am sure care is an enemy to life. VITO ANTHONY NICHOLAS RUGGIERO VITO General Course; Vice-President ' 44; Basketball ' 47; Baseball 46, 47; Orchestra Committee for Junior Prom ' 46; Decoration Committee for Junior Prom ' 46; Boys ' Glee Club ' 47; Business Manager Cavalcade of Sports ' 46; Athletic Editor of Herald ' 47; Treasurer of Athletic Council ’47; Stage Committee Class Play ’47; Class Night ' 47. Friendship is the wine of life. DOROTHY CATHERINE SAMPLATSKY “BUTCH Commercial Course; Press Club 47; Glee Club 44, 45, 46, ’47; Secretary of Glee Club ' 47; Secretary of Scribblers ' Club ' 47; Typing and Shorthand Certifi¬ cates ' 47; Chorus for Senior Play 47; Usherette for Senior Play ' 47; Ticket Committee for Senior Play and Social ' 47; Usherette for Junior Prom ' 46; Magazine Salesmanship Award ' 47; Special Assemblies ' 44, ' 45; Class Motto ' 47; Class Night Program ' 47. It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Page 16 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD HARRY WILLIAM SCHUSTER, JR. •HARRY General Course; Football ’44, ’45; Basketball ’47; Baseball ' 46, ’47; Boys ' Glee Club ' 47; Typing Certifi¬ cate ’46; Delegate to Boys’ State ’46; Stage Committee ’47; Class Night Program ’47. S|� eech is srreat, hut silence is renter. ELLEN KATHRYN SHAUGHNESSY ELLEN Commercial Course; Scribblers’ Club ’47; Press Club ’45, ’46, ’47; Glee Club ’45, ’46; Latin Club ’45, ’46, ’47; Usherette for Class Night and Gradua¬ tion ’46; Certificate in Magazine Campaign ’47; Christ¬ mas Program ’44, ’45; Easter Program ’44; First Prize Junior Essay Contest ’47; Senior Social Committee ’47; Decoration Committee for Junior Prom ’46; Shorthand Certificates ’47; Typing Certificates ’45. ’47; Bookkeep¬ ing Certificate ’46; Wardrobe Committee for Class Play ’47; Teachers’ Tea 46; Class Night Exercises ’47. Neatness is a crowning irrace of womnnhood. ROBERT JAMES SHEEHAN MORT” General Course; Treasurer Athletic Association ’46; Athletic Council ’44, ’45, ’46; Baseball ’44, ’45, ’46, ’47; Basketball ’44, ’45, ’46, ’47; Easter Program 44; Play Committee ’47; Usher Junior Prom ’46; Deco¬ rating Committee ’46; Class Night Program ’47. MAN is man, ami master of his fate. CO Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 DORCAS MARIE SMITH DORCAS” College Course; Class Secretary ' 44; A. A. Council ' 45; Press Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; Latin Club ' 45, ' 46, ' 47; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ' 46, 47; Scribblers ' Club ' 47; Herald Business Board ’46; Sports Editor Wilohi ’47; Cheerleader ’44, ’45, 46, 47; Captain of Cheerleaders ' 45; Sports Night ' 46; Intermural Basketball ' 44, ' 45, ' 46. ' 47; Pianist for school ' 44, ' 45, 46, ' 47; Magazine Award ' 47; Ticket and Program Committee Junior Prom ' 46; Entertainment Committee Senior Social ' 47; Prop¬ erty Committee Senior Play ' 47; Usherette for Senior Play ' 47; Class Night Program ' 47. •‘Is there n heart that music cannct melt?” ROBERT ANTHONY TARAVELLA “TAR” General Course; Class President ’45; Easter Pro¬ gram ’44; Prom Committee ' 46; Boys ' Glee Club ’47; Senior Social Committee ' 47; Stage Committee Senior Play ' 47; Baseball ’47; Class Night Program ' 47. “The borrower runs in his own debt.” MARY THERRIEN •SHERRY” Commercial Course; Glee Club ' 44, ' 45, ’46; Scrib¬ blers ' Club ' 47; Easter Program ' 44; Typing Awards ’45, ’46, ' 47; Shorthand Awards ‘47; Ticket Committee for Prom ' 46; Chairman of Sandwich Committee ' 47; Usherette for Senior Play ' 47; Chorus for Senior Play ; Junior Social Committee; Christmas Program ' 45; Maga¬ zine Sale ' 47; Class Night Program ' 47. Life without laughing is a dreary life.” IK THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD EDITORIALS FOND MEMORIES The coining of June brings to a close a school year, but for the graduate it brings to a conclusion a period in his life which he will never be able to relive again, except through memories. When he leaves high school and goes out into the world, he flings away the cloak of youthfulness and the carefree ways he has known, and prepares himself to enter a life where he must accept definite responsibilities and where he must carry out the future he planned during his school years. High school days will bring memories—some happy, some sad. He will recall tasks done well, and others not so well done. He will feel a warm glow when he thinks how each of his classmates at sometime or other during his school years helped him, how a group of boys and girls united into a class formed a background for the sense of security and friendly co-cperativeness he had always felt when he thought of his classmates. As the years roll on, he may not remember each individual experience, but as a whole his high school days will be one very dear, very heart-warming memory. He may think of his classmates as they appeared on graduation night, and he may feel pity for some who have lost that glow that shone in their eyes that night so long ago as they dreamed their dreams of success. On the other hand he may point with pride to others who have reached the pinnacle of success. Yes, he will stop occasionally to relive memories, memories that go back to gradu¬ ation night when he received his diploma, his passport into manhood, his admission ticket into the world ' s greatest theatre—Life. Elsif. Colo ' 47 WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington is the only city in the United States that is built in the form of a wheel. The Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court Building form the hub. The avenues are named after states, and the streets are numbered. The Capitol is a very interesting building. Guides take spectators on a tour through it. The Rotunda, which is an enormous round room, has pictures of all the presidents. There are historical pictures, such as Washington Crossing the Delaware and The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, which are almost life size. The floor is designed with state seals. The Supreme Court building is a large white edifice with impressive pillars. The steps are across the entire front ot the building. The Court Room, where cases are heard, is rather small so everything can be seen and heard. The attorneys and spectators face the nine judges who are clothed in black robes. Each of these judges has a page. The White House, the home of the President, stands on a square block in the center of a park. Guards are posted around it, and at certain hours spectators may tour the building. Anyone who has ever visited or even read about Washington, D. C., will agree that it is a very unusual and beautiful city. Because Washington is considered the center of our democracy, many schools go there on class trips. Betty Byrnes ' 48 (WsSe d THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 19 AMERICA The land of the free—the home of the brave.” These touching words written by Francis Scott Key describe in one sentence the type of country our America is. To the people of this country, America is a protector, a guardian, who during war or peace, safeguards their rights. It is a place of business to them, their home, their place of worship; it is their country. People abroad usually think of America as a place of profitable trade and busi¬ ness. Others see it as a strong nation with vast armies and navies, and still others see it as a place of refuge. To some extent, each of these views is correct; neverthe¬ less, all must look upon America as a leader in world events and a staunch supporter of democracy; America is certainly all this and more. Because we live here in this great country and because we believe in the American way of living, we are working to prevent world destruction. We are doing this so that the world may live in peace without the fear of war. Yes, America might well be called the pulse beat of the world. Here in America, each man has his own rights, his own opportunity to be success¬ ful and happy. It is for these rights that he is willing to fight. America will always remain the gem of nations, unchanged by war and other world conflicts. It will always welcome those who come here in search of religious freedom or opportunity to become successful, for these are the basic principles which make it the land of the free. These are the principles which make it America. Jack Fisher ' 47 SHORT STORY THE POWER OF SUGGESTION On and off, on and off blinked the brilliant lights on the huge sign which iden¬ tified the Metropolitan Surety Company of State Street, in New York, and for the last ten years Tim Donovan had watched that sign as it blinked away the years, one by one. In fact, Tim Donovan had been the night watchman for the company for so many years that he was regarded almost as a fixture, but a fixture that would be noticed if it were missing. Tim had watched the employees of the Surety Company come and go, seme with honest faces, other with faces not so honest. The tall, gaunt watch¬ man with the searching eyes could always tell in what mcod the employees were, by the way in which they said their hellos” and goodbyes , as they passed him in their walk to the gate. Jerry Wayne had made it a point almost every evening to stop and chat with Tim, but in the last few weeks Tim noticed that Jerry, one of the Surety bond cashiers, had been deliberately avoiding him, as if to escape the advice that the kindly watchman always gave the rather impetuous lad, who always acted first and thought afterwards. Tim was night watchman and his eagle eye never missed a detail as he made his rounds, but his mind wandered often into different channels. He pondered and thought of the many times Jerry had told him of the riches he desired, and of his constant dreaming that some day someone would present him with the opportunity to make himself a wealthy man, and Tim felt that sinister-looking Bill Masters, build¬ ing inspector, was not a fit companion for the easily-swayed Jerry. 20 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD One night a few weeks later, Tim noticed a light burning unusually late in the head cashier ' s cffice and was about to investigate when he met Bill Masters. Some¬ one seems to have forgotten the light in the office, Masters”, said Tim. No, Tim , said Masters, Jerry is up there finishing some important work and told me to tell you he would lock up for the night. So, goodnight, Tim.” Tim turned and walked away slowly, then stopped, reconsidered and started to climb the stairs. Were you going somewhere with those bonds, Jerry?” Tim asked quietly. Jerry wheeled around sharply, a slow flush staining his cheeks as he tried to stuff the bonds back into the safe. Didn ' t Bill tell you that I would be working late, Tim, and that I would lock up?” stammered Jerry. Where were you going with those bonds, Jerry?” repeated Tim. All right, all right”, blustered Jerry, so I am stealing some bonds. What of it? Don ' t you think a fellow gets sick and tired of just sitting here and watching other people with money? I want to have a good time and as scon as Bill and I divide these bonds, I will get what I want.” We ' ve been friends a long time, Jerry , said Tim, and I know how you feel but taking these bonds will not compensate you in the end, for all the fun you ' ve missed during ycur childhood. Then stop and think of your mother. Jerry ran nervcus fingers through his hair and said, Is it my fault that my father deserted my mother fifteen years ago to seek a fortune in the South? Is it my fault if he now is probably one of the richest men in Florida and has forgotten all about his family?” This is a very touching scene, but I am afraid that I must break it up”, drawled a voice from the door and Tim recognized the voice of Bill Masters. Quick, Jerry,” he said, get the bonds and I will take care of our preaching watchman.” Leave Tim alone. Bill,” replied Jerry, I don ' t want him hurt and besides— maybe, this isn ' t the smartest thing to do.” Masters swung around sharply and shouted, I will do away with both of you, and it will appear as if you shot each other in a fight over the bonds. Two shots echoed through the room and Masters lay on the floor, Tim standing over him with a smoking pistol in his hand. Get going, Jerry , he said, I will say that I caught Masters trying to escape with these bonds. I know that if you get another chance you won ' t take the road that leads again to robbery and death. I just know it. Thanks, Tim, thanks a million, I must have been crazy to think of such a thing , sobbed Jerry. Forget it, Jerry, and about your father. Maybe somewhere he is regretting what he did so many years ago. Maybe he never found that rainbow he sought so diligently. Maybe he wishes he could come back to his wife and son. Maybe so, Tim, but I am not going to think of him again, I ' m going to try to make a better man of myself than my father was, and with yout help I know I can, for you have been just like a father to me.” As Jerry ' s footsteps faded through the empty building, Tim walked over to the telephone but before picking it up he said softly, tearfully, the words he had held back for so many years and which he could never say, Goodnight, Jerry, goodnight m y son m-, CNI CNI Elsie Colo ' 47 Page 1 1 _ THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 21 1“ CLASS WHO’S WHO NAME Theodore Bigos WANTS TO BE Antoinette Borracci p Mary Calsetta Anne Clough -Secretary Elsie Colo . Elsie Colturi --Stenographer -Typist Elizabeth Darby Lois Dowd John Fisher . June Fitzpatrick . Comptometer Operator Sylvia Fogg Marguerite Galierani Eleanor Gragnolati George Gibson, Jr. Donald Hendsey . Joan MacFarlane Loretta Mobiglia . Esther Montemerlo . Francis Nadeu Eleanor Niziolek Richard O’Leary Esther Quagliaroli C. P A • William Riclly . Stenographer - CO CNI Page 22 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD NAME CHARACTERISTICS SAYING | Teddy Bigos The neatest boy I’ll take a dozen! u Antoinette Borracci The alto of our class I beg your pardon H Mary Calsetta The most carefree What ' s new?” “w Anne Clough The most talkative girl Great! 1 Elsie Colo The most learned How cute! Elsie Colturi Class chaffeur To each his own. Betty Darby The best dressed Senior girl Oh! dear!” Lois Dowd The most conscientious girl Oh, Brother! • Jack Fisher The class play-boy Yeah?” June Fitzpatrick The most athletic girl Prove it. Sylvia Fogg The girl with the loveliest hands Oh. beans! Marguerite Gallerani The best all-round girl Good gravy! Eleanor Gragnolati The girl with the loveliest smile Jccpers! George Gibson The best looking Senior boy Fooey!” Donald Hendsey The best roller-skater Rough!” _ Joan MacFarlane Southern belle Swell! Loretta Mobiglia The most dependable girl For the luvva Mike.” Esther Montemerlo The most vivacious girl Oh, great! Francis Nadeu The class Pest ' Huh! Eleanor Niziolek The most quiet girl Oh, Sugar!” Richard O’Leary The most reserved boy That ' s Life.” Madeline Perotti The nicest eyes Gee! Helen Pikul The most co-operative Right away Robert Price The most quiet Senior boy What? Esther Quagliaroli Prettiest blond hair Let’s be different.” Francis Quagliaroli The shyest boy What ' s it all about? Theodore Rendock The hardest w ' orker Hello! Billy Rielly The class fireman Where ' s the fire? Irene Rivers The most unassuming Holy cow!” Grace Rossi The most business-like Oh, fine!” Helena Rouleau The most sophisticated Shwell.” Vito Ruggiero The most talkative boy Skip it Dorothy Samplatsky The friendliest girl Golly Gum Drops! Harry Schuster The most co-operative boy Sure” Ellen Shaughnessy The neatest girl Oh! Fudge 1 Robert Sheehan The class athlete You’ve Got Me. Dorcas Smith Class pianist Why sure.” Robert Taravella The class borrower I don’t know Mary Therrien The girl ifcith the giggle Really! ! CNI Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 2.3 SENIOR CLASS NOTES President . Theodore Rendock Vice-President -- Theodore Bigos Secretary .... Lois Dowd Treasurer . Grace Rossi William Rielly, June Fitzpatrick, John Fisher, and Vito Ruggiero were elected by the class as representatives to the Athletic Association. A social in honor of the Freshmen was given on October 18. It proved a suc¬ cess both socially and financially. The magazine campaign, conducted by the Seniors through the Curtis Publish¬ ing Company, added a considerable profit to the funds for the Washington Trip. Teddy Rendock did an outstanding job as salesman and was given an award. During the campaign, the Class was divided into two teams, The Red and The Blue. The Blue Team, or the losing team, had to give a social for the victors, the faculty, and the Juniors. Mr. Davis, a representative for the Company, did some comic imper¬ sonations of Romeo and Juliet.” A good time was had by all. On February 7, the Prize Essay Contest was held in the high school auditorium. The following Seniors participated: Elsie Colo, Lois Dowd, Marguerite Gallerani, Eleanor Gragnolati, and Ellen Shaughnessy. First prize was awarded Ellen Shaughn- essy; second prize, Elsie Colo. The Class had its pictures taken by the Brown Studio in March. The Senior Class has decided on maroon and white as their class colors, and the talisman rose as the class flower. On April 11, a three- act comedy, Let Me Grow Up”, was given in the audit¬ orium of the high school. A large crowd attended this important occasion. The proceeds of the play went toward the Class trip to Washington, D. C. The Seniors left for the nation ' s capitol, April 28. This four-day tour proved very educational and enjoyable. Preparation for Class Night and Graduation are now being made. The Senior Class wish to express their deepest thanks to all those who have contributed so much in making all their enterprises a success. Marguerite Gallerani ’47 JUNIOR CLASS NOTES Pres id ent...„ -- Joh n Shaughnessy Vice-President .... Robert Paganelli Secretary . Margaret Barisone T reasurer .—.... Mildred Christian In September, thirty-nine members were enrolled in the Junior Class. Since then, five have left and two have been added so that the enrollment now stands at thirty-six. A class meeting was held to elect the officers. Arthur Africano and Edward Wezowicz were elected as representatives for the Athletic Association. Later another meeting was held, and rose and silver were chosen as the class colors. The class also selected a plain gold ring. LD CNI Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD . made for the Junior Prom which will be held „„ May dtora.ed ,o tea.Je a •« � « ' ™ “cb«L has ton engaged � fnaniah ,b, mu.ic. Tbe comm,,.™ bead, worn choaen and are as follows: - , Ta ravel la • Refreshment Committee, Lorraine Kulas, mittee, Peter Gallerani. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES D •, .Arthur Russell President _ ... n •, . Philip Oates r , . Patricia Rielly _ Dorothy Dowd Treasurer ---- r c1 t of „ rs Sr .’S ' amtr zt sr S-. s:lf� ,rx lumber h£ toTslightly deceased Joaeph Amonacci and Pai.y Rng«e„o were elected to the Athletic Council. The class decided to pay $.25 a month as dues. A delegation of fifteen members was formed to attend the funeral for Dr. Anna C0 l Thc phomores wish to express their appreciation to the principal, teachers and other members of the faculty for a successful and happy school ye . Jeanette Quacliaroli 49 FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES „ , ..Richard Christian _ ., , ...Edward Bic.os _ Evelyn Santamaria S Cre ‘ ary - ..... ' AUDREY MAREK Treasurer . Thc r. .- r “ d wmi “ m Te V - F, “ hm “ year has been, and we shall do our best to make it so. ‘ fZw a i niM f PlAC.(� I 50 CNI Page the HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 25 SCHOOL NOTES Windsor Locks High School began its fall session, Monday morning, September 9, with a total enrollment of 177 students; 37 Seniors, 39 Juniors, 45 Sophomores and 56 Freshmen. Two new teachers have been added to the faculty. They are Miss Babic, English and Languages and Mrs. Roberts, Music. During the course of the year we also had the assistance of Mrs. Garini as substitute teacher. This year 12 members were initiated into the Latin Club. The initiation ceremony was held in the High School Auditorium. Regular meetings were held during the year. The officers of the club for the past year were President, John Flanders; Vice-President, Lois Dowd; Secretary, Betty Byrnes; Treasurer, John Fisher. The Scribblers Club was again organized under the supervision of Miss Smith. The officers for the past year were President, Eleanor Gragnolati; Vice-President, Marguerite Gallerani; Secretary, Dorothy Samplatsky; Treasurer, Lorretta Mobiglia. The members have received interesting letters from England, France and Holland. Under the supervision of Miss Anderson the Press Club published two copies of the Wilohi. The officers for the past year were Editor-in-Chief, Lois Dowd; Assist¬ ant Editor, Eunice McGinn; Secretary, Frances Povlick. In the musical field the Glee Club was again organized under the supervision of Mrs. Roberts. Officers for the past year were President, Ruth Quagliaroli; Vice- President, Marion Koehler; Secretary, Dorothy Samplatsky; Treasurer, June Fitzpatrick. An Art Club has been formed with an enrollment of over fifty students. Miss Bruce of the Grammar School Faculty is in charge. The annual American Legion Oratorical Contest was held February 19 . The subject for this contest was Our Constitution in the Changing World.” Eunice McGinn won first prize and the second award was given to Dorothy Dow ' d. The Senior Class presented its p lay, Let Me Grow Up, on April 11. The pro¬ ceeds of the play went toward the expense of the class trip to Washington. This brief summary review ' s the numerous activities that were carried on in the High School during the past year. Esther Montemerlo ' 47 ATHLETICS The basketball season came to a successful close under the able assistance of Coach John A. Cerra. The Varsity Team was as follows: Captain John Flanders, Eddie Wezowicz, Robert Sheehan, Robert Ferrara, Teddy Rendock, Arthur Africano, Billy Rielly, Jack Fisher, Teddy Malec, Harry Schuster, Teddy Bigos and Joseph Antonacci. The Junior Varsity, who had the best record of any Junior Varsity in the school, were as follows: Captain Joseph Antonacci, Kenneth Kraiza, Richard Fisher, Bruce Hendsey, Patsy Ruggiero, Ellsworth Case, Billy Whiton, Daniel Kervick, Eddie Viggiano, Teddy Bigos and Harry Schuster. Managers: Vito Ruggiero, Jack Shaughnessy. The schedule follows: W.L. °pp. 34 November 22 Windsor (H) 35 December 10 East Hampton (H) 37 30 December 13 Glastonbury (A) 33 47 CNI Page 26 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD December 17 Portland (H) 36 20 December 19 Newington (A) 30 35 January 7 Ellsworth (H) 19 30 January ' 10 Simsbury (H) 37 30 January 14 Bloomfield (A) 34 42 January 17 Newington (H) 39 40 January 21 Suffield (A) 35 32 January 24 East Hampton (A) 35 32 January 28 Glastonbury (H) 30 43 January 31 Portland (A) 51 32 February 3 Alumni (H) 32 30 February 4 Ellsworth (A) 33 45 February 11 Simsbury (A) 43 41 February 14 Bloomfield (H) 41 43 February 18 Suffield (H) 48 37 March 14 Ellsworth (A) 31 33 Double Overtime BASEBALL The baseball season for 1947 will open April 18 when the high school will oppose Loomis Institute of Windsor. The members of the squad are as follows: Captain Bill Rielly, Eddie Wezowicz, John Flanders, Teddy Malec, Patsy Ruggiero, Daniel Kervick, Jack Fisher, Robert Ferrara, Richard O ' Leary, Teddy Rendock, Ellsworth Case, Kenneth Kraiza, Edward Viggiano, Irwin Lund, Robert Taravella, Dick Fisher, Edward Ostrowski, Bobby Sheehan, Harry Schuster. Managers are Vito Ruggiero and Joe Halloran. The schedule is as follows: April 18 Loomis (A) April 22 Bloomfield (A) April 23 Suffield Academy (A) April 24 Suffield (H) May 6 Simsbury (H) May 9 Glastonbury (H) May 13 Newington (H) May 15 Ellsworth (H) May 16 Bloomfield (H) May 20 Suffield (A) May 23 Simsbury (A) May 26 Portland (H) May 29 East Hampton (A) Vito Rugcuf.ro ' 47 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERA LI) 27 THE PERFECT SENIOR GIRL Should Have Marguerite Gallerani ' s Disposition Elsie Colo ' s Intelligence Betty Darby ' s Good Taste Madeline Perotti ' s Eyes Esther Quagliaroli’s Hair Esther Montemerlo ' s Vim and Vigor Eleanor Gragnolati ' s Smile Helena Rouleau’s Poise Sylvia Fogg’s Hands Joan MacFarlane ' s Voice THE PERFECT SENIOR BOY Should Have Jack Fisher ' s Friendliness Teddy Rendock ' s Intelligence William Rielly’s Manliness Teddy Bigos ' s Courtesy George Gibson ' s Good Looks THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Graduation Night Program SALUTATORY EDUCATION—ESSENCE OF SUCCESS Parents, teachers, members of the Board of Education, friends, and fellow school¬ mates It is a great honor to welcome ycu to our commencement exercises The Class of 1947 has come a long way to reach this goal. We thank you from the bottom of cur hearts for easing this difficult journey. Because of your invaluable aid and the personal guidance of our capable teachers, we feel confident that each and everyone of ycu can look to us and say, Well done . But our desire for education should net terminate at this point. This is but the be¬ ginning of a great adventure a glorious adventure into a fabulous world of unlimited opportunities. Our desire for success and personal satisfaction can be achieved only by ourselves, but this achievement can be somewhat furthered by continuing our pursuit for education in the days to come. Let us not, however, become victims of the mistaken theory that education is confined to books or even to the four walls of a school¬ room. It is a large field which covers an immense range of subjects. Simply to know the construction of angles or the law of gravity is not enough. There is something beyond our textbooks which we must recognize. In fact, development of wholesome habits gees hand in hand with technical instruction. Also, each one of us must have some type of ethical rule by which to be guided. We must recognize the beliefs and the ideals of our fellow man. We must not tolerate prejudice and petty hatreds, but instead, judge man by his merits and not by his color or his religion. 4 hese are the things that help to develop and strengthen the moral character of the student. These are the things that will be most needed and expected of us as we grasp for opportunities in a promising future. The realization of the progress civilization has made in the twentieth century is also imperative to the average student. New machinery is being developed. Science is expanding by leaps and bounds. All the faculties of the world are advancing at an unbelievable rate. If we aspire to become leaders in this age, we must keep in stride with this advancement. Especially now, when competition is s o keen, fur¬ ther training seems more essential than ever before. Let us remember that education is that intangible something which can neither be spent nor lost. It is something that no human force can take away from us. It is the best of all investments. We must not plan to enter the world of business and industry today, equipped with great expectations alone and nothing to facilitate their completion. We must, however, be well trained to meet the responsibilities that go with leadership and be worthy of any position that we may hold Theodore Rendock ' 47 FROM WAR TO PEACE America is the spot light of the world. Not only is she busy settling foreign affairs, but she has problems of her own to solve, too. Here are a few of them. Under the G. I. Bill of Rights, many service men have gone back to school. When these countless numbers of students begin to take their places in the world of business, of industry, and the professions, they will provide keen competition. We wonder whether there will be jobs enough for everyone, or whether people will PageD U THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 29 be wandering aimlessly through the country seeking employment as they did in the depression years. of 1933 and 1934 . We hope we never have to return to such institutions as the W P. A. and other such groups which made jobs for the needy Although they served a purpose for the time, we feel that such types of work pro¬ grams are against cur inherited American pioneer spirit of individualism. Because cf the many new scientific inventions that were developed during the war as defensive methods, new fields have been opened for further research. Radar jet propulsion, atomic energy, and various disease antiseptics are readily being con¬ verted to peace time uses. Energetic young men and women will be demanded Thus, there are endless opportunities for research and further development in these new fields, and we hope that they will be the answer to our employment problems of today. On the other hand, the many strikes all over the nation are hindering our re- a°. V u ry u l lC i War years ’ and a ! so are mena «ng. production and employment goals. Although we admit strikes are often a fair means for a worker to obtain a better living wage, some strikes have lasted so long that industry has been paralyzed. But the worker, at least, was given his chance to express his opinion when no compromise could be reached. r Now there is another problem confronting us today and that is the rise of prejudice and intolerance in this country. Can this be side-stepped? Prejudice arises from ignorance. Little children are not prejudiced in their feelings, but they soon learn to have prejudices from the attitudes of their parents and other adults And so the home, the church, and the school must help to combat ignorance and create bt-tter understanding and relationships among groups within a country and among different nations. This must be done before we can ever expect world friendliness. ,! aS !’ bu ‘ I 1 ? ' , Iea f’ the bi est P roblem fa C ' ng us is the fear of another war. Will the world be able to survive? Is the world any better for all the lives jost in World War II? These Questions are hard to answer. I think the only way in which t he world can be made better, is given in Alfred Noyes ' poem God ' s Gift ’ when he wrote. And that ' s not done by sword, or tongue, or pen. 1 here s but one way. God make us better men.” And the only true answer seems to ' be that we shall never have a better world until we have better men. Marguerite Gallerani ’47 THE UNITED NATIONS THE HOPE OF THE WORLD Almost every nation in the world is looking to the United Nations to lead the way to a new era of peace and unity. After the first World War an organization, similar to the United Nations was established for this same purpose. One of the main difficulties, however, met by this organization was the fact that all the nations were not members of the organization. In fact, one of the leading countries of the world, the United States, failed to become a member. Because of this, the League did not accomplish much during its existence of more than twenty-five years. LIpon the formation of the United Nations the life of the League was brought to an immediate end. It is practically a certainty that this organization will be success¬ ful, however, because almost every nation in the world is striving to make it so. One of the most active members of the United Nations is the United States. Perhaps the � krowledge cf the fact that cur failure to join the League of Nations may have aided CO Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 29 be wandering aimlessly through the country seeking employment as they did in the depression years. of 1933 and 1934 . We hope we never have to return to such institutions as the W P. A. and other such groups which made jobs for the needy Although they served a purpose for the time, we feel that such types of work pro¬ grams are against cur inherited American pioneer spirit of individualism. Because cf the many new scientific inventions that were developed during the war as defensive methods, new fields have been opened for further research. Radar jet propulsion, atomic energy, and various disease antiseptics are readily being con¬ verted to peace time uses. Energetic young men and women will be demanded Thus, there are endless opportunities for research and further development in these new fields, and we hope that they will be the answer to our employment problems of today. On the other hand, the many strikes all over the nation are hindering our re- a°. V u ry u l lC i War years ’ and a ! so are mena «ng. production and employment goals. Although we admit strikes are often a fair means for a worker to obtain a better living wage, some strikes have lasted so long that industry has been paralyzed. But the worker, at least, was given his chance to express his opinion when no compromise could be reached. r Now there is another problem confronting us today and that is the rise of prejudice and intolerance in this country. Can this be side-stepped? Prejudice arises from ignorance. Little children are not prejudiced in their feelings, but they soon learn to have prejudices from the attitudes of their parents and other adults And so the home, the church, and the school must help to combat ignorance and create bt-tter understanding and relationships among groups within a country and among different nations. This must be done before we can ever expect world friendliness. ,! aS !’ bu ‘ I 1 ? ' , Iea f’ the bi est P roblem fa C ' ng us is the fear of another war. Will the world be able to survive? Is the world any better for all the lives jost in World War II? These Questions are hard to answer. I think the only way in which the world can be made better, is given in Alfred Noyes ' poem God ' s Gift ’ when he wrote. And that ' s not done by sword, or tongue, or pen. 1 here s but one way. God make us better men.” And the only true answer seems to ' be that we shall never have a better world until we have better men. Marguerite Gallerani ’47 THE UNITED NATIONS THE HOPE OF THE WORLD Almost every nation in the world is looking to the United Nations to lead the way to a new era of peace and unity. After the first World War an organization, similar to the United Nations was established for this same purpose. One of the main difficulties, however, met by this organization was the fact that all the nations were not members of the organization. In fact, one of the leading countries of the world, the United States, failed to become a member. Because of this, the League did not accomplish much during its existence of more than twenty-five years. LIpon the formation of the United Nations the life of the League was brought to an immediate end. It is practically a certainty that this organization will be success¬ ful, however, because almost every nation in the world is striving to make it so. One of the most active members of the United Nations is the United States. Perhaps the � krowledge cf the fact that cur failure to join the League of Nations may have aided CNI CO Page 30 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD zt .3 Slot’Ht a ' Lcc ' Si “ “ ,od f “ ™ k ' “ One of the countries which is gaining by the past experience of the United States “ G r;, c When G [ eat Br ' an cou,d no lon « er carry the burden of aid to Greece hat he fl„i l00k ° Vef responsibility. Some people are under the impression that the United States is imposing upon the duties of the United Nations but if a careful study were made, it would no doubt be discovered that the United States is oing the only thing that can be done because at the present time the United Nations Unabe t0 meet these responsibilities. However, after the United Nations his be EdTtesTfT oi. they Wi “ rr0babl ’ “ “ a d - • on°where tte Another main question which is being decided by the United Nations Com mittee is the control of the atomic bomb. When this has been decided it will be a great advancement toward world peace. ’ be Thus in spite of the many differences of opinion that have been expressed at the Umted Nations meetings, we can still be encouraged, for the representatives from every nation are trying to bring about some agreeable settlement of world affairs so that the world will not be plunged into war in the near future. No nation wants another world conflict and that very fact will be one strong bond to keep the nations working together until solutions to the varying problems of the world can be found. Lois Dow n ’47 VALEDICTORY OUTLOOK FOR AMERICA „„ . Ame 7 Ca f a ed across the seas and the shi ps of discoverers came. Again she called and colonists came to make here their homes and graves. She spoke and tariff noT 5 P K SSed i ,nt0 tbe P r,meval wilderness, over mountains and plams, and to the northern boundaries of her great continent. She called for brave men to set her free and they rose to fight her battles. When she called for Union, Lincoln and cirflel ' r m L rCSP ° nded ' , A r riCa : a , t 1 first a land of lonc ' iness has become a living citadeL a sublime example of truth, liberty, and brotherhood. With such a glowing past, how can America fail to acquire greatness, in the future? America has proved to be a country of wealth and numberless natural resources She also may claim some of the greatest men in science as her citizens. No other nation in the world has been given the opportunity to develop its assets as has America. Here in America each man is considered as an individual, not as just a person in a large mass or group; hence, each individual has the responsibility to do all in his power to preserve American ideals and traditions. , i T oday u We find ca P ltal and labor fighting for supremacy, and some Americans feel that this constant upheaval will take its toll in America, now and in the future. But have not Americans always fought for what they considered was theirs to have and has not always the right answer been found? It has, and this industrial war will also find its answer from the experiences that have made America what she is. It has been said that America is twenty years ahead of any other nation and this can readily be understood. We may look into the coming years and see greater pro¬ duction of all raw materials, greater discoveries in science, the using of the mightv atom to pursue now unknown miracles. ’ CO CO Page THE HICH SCHOOL HEKALI) 32 JUNIOR CLASS Third Row, left to right: Robert Lord, Lloyd Jones, John Traska, Domi¬ nick Guido, Harold Quagliaroli, George Butler, Gordon McKay, Robert Samplatsky, Ervin Lund Second row, left to right: Lorraine Kulas, Betty Halloran, Betty Byrnes, Ruth Quagliaroli, Shirley Whalen, Agnes Taravella, Helen Colo, Norma Rodelli, Janet, Warner First row, left to right: Joan Quinlivan, Olga Ermellini, Eunice McGinn, Marjorie Perkins, Margaret Barisone, John Shaughnessy, Mildred Christian, Robert Pagar.elli, Marie Brown, Anne Rossi, Anne Povlick CO Page flE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 33 SOPHOMORE CLASS Third Row, left to right — Frank Hancock, Joseph Rittlinger, Joseph Antonacci, Roger Butler, Frank Therrian, Bruce Hendsey, Dick Fisher, Lawrence Cortney, Kenneth Kraiza, John Preli Second Row: Muriel Bologna, Mary Sheehan, Mildred Wallace, Barbara Riggott, Evelyn Thomas, Jean Cummings, Arden Holden, Jeannette Quagliaroli, Adele Carnevale, Jane Niziolek, Margaret Grummell, Frances Fovlick First Row (seated): Patricia Field, Margaret MacAulay, Camilla Sales, Theresa Hammond, Dorothy Dowd, Philip Oates, Patricia Rielly, Patricia Crane, Marion Koehler, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Sonia Billy LD THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD FRESHMAN CLASS Third Row, left to right: Francis Arnum, Emilio Calsetta, Richard Christian, Leonard Rupee, Joseph Gronda, Charles Jubrey, Clyde DeGray. William Whitten, Ronald Holden, Milton Ungerwitter. Allan Warner, Robert Colli, Ellsworth Case, Sanford Clee, Joseph Bycenski, Edward Lanati Second Row: Joseph Maggipinto, Edward Viggiano, Francis Cmarn. Henry Fournier, Mark Conley, Anna Glemboski, Shirley Lanati, Marion Cerri, Barbara Slocomb, Doris Colo, Georgia Bologna, Victoria O’Leary, Louis Rague. Donald Quagliaroli, Joseph Halloran, Walter Traska, Robert Molinari First Row: Geraldine Piaggi, June Micha, Marylu Griswold, Barbara Gerish, Dorothy Wenzel, Evelyn Santamaria, Richard Christian, Audrey Marek, Edward Bigos, Mabel Oliveria, Barbara Cousineau, Frances Taravella, Anita Rouleau, Doris Norman, Noreen Fields CO Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 35 THE LATIN CLUB Third row, left to right: Buddy Hendsey, Philip Oates, Lloyd Jones, Francis Nadeau Second row, left to right: Anne Rossi, Betty Halloran. June Fitzpatrick, Marguerite Gallerani, Eleanor Gragnolati, Ellen Shaughnessy, Dorcas Smith, Norma Rodelli First row, left to right: Dorothy Dowd, Patricia Rielly, Jack Fisher, Loi3 Dowd, Betty Byrnes, John Flanders, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Theresa Hammond, Mildred Wallace CO Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 3fi SCRIBBLERS’ CLUB First row, left to right: Mary Therrien, Esther Montemerlo, Marguerite Gallerani, Dorothy Samplatsky, Eleanor Gragnolati, Loretta Mobiglia, Elsie Colturi, Betty Darby Second row, left to right, Elsie Colo, Irene Rivers, Ellen Shaughnessy, Helen Pikul, Eleanor Niziolek, Mary Calsetta, Helena Rouleau, Esther Quagliaroli Third row, left to right: Sylvia Fogg. Antoinette Borracci, June Fitz¬ patrick, Lois Dowd, Dorcas Smith, Grace Rossi, Ann Clough CO CO Page THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 37 PRESS CLUB First row, left to right: Mildred Wallace, Joan Quinlivan, Ruth Quag- liaroli, Patty Rielly, Margaret Grummell, Lois Dowd, Esther Quagliaroli, Dorothy Samplatsky, Marie Brown, Elsie Colturi Second row, left to right: Betty Halloran, Jeanette Quagliaroli, Elsie Colo, Marguerite Gallerani, Loretta Mobiglia, Eleanor Gragnolati, Ellen Shaughnessy, Barbara Fitzpatrick, Dorcas Smith Third row, left to right. Antoinette Borracci, Shirley Whalen, Ann Rossi, Barbara Gerish, June Fitzpatrick ON CO Page 3K THE HIGH SCHOOL HEKALI) CAST OF SENIOR CLASS PLAY Sitting, left to right: Helena Rouleau, Teddy Rendock, June Fitzpatrick, Elsie Colo, Eleanor Gragnolati, Marguerite Gallerani Standing, left to right: Grace Rossi, Ellen Shaughnessy, Dorcas Smith, Jack Fisher Page40 THE HIGH SCHOOL HEKALI) BASEBALL SQUAD Front row. left to right: Case, E. Ruggiero, J. Fisher, Ferrara, Rielly, Flanders, O’Leary, Kervic, Rendock, Wezowiez Back row, left to right: Coach Cerra, Viggiano, Lund, Kraiza, Schuster, Taravella, R. Fisher, Manager; Hendsey, V. Ruggiero, Cmara, Sheehan Page 40 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD CHEER LEADERS Left to right: Theresa Quinlivan, June Hammond, Mildred Wallace, Dorcas Smith, Joan Fitzpatrick, Betty Halloran, Evelyn Santamaria CNI Page SESE3t=it=83S3£SSSt=J£Sl=iMfcSfcS£S� sssssas3Ksss3SBSSSfcS£Sfcst3S3fcseiesfcass6SSSS3fc PALISADO GARAGE GREGEL BROS., Prop. GENERAL REPAIRING ON ALL MAKES OF CARS USED CARS BOUGHT AND SOLD 1429 Palisado Avenue Tel. Windsor 22w4 SOOHHB 1 : Compliments of . . . CONNOLLY BROS. SERVICE STATION Atlantic Gas, Oil, Greases Tires, Batteries, Accessories South Main Street Tel. 1053 Windsor Locks. Conn. Compliments of GAUTREAU’S PACKAGE STORE ITALIAN COOPERATIVE SOC IETY, INC. Dealers in HIGH-GRADE AMERICAN AND ITALIAN GROCERIES 130 Main Street, Windsor Locks, Conn. 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LUNCHEONETTE 148 Main Street Windsor I ocks, Connecticut FRED BONGIOVANNI, Proprietor azstsssr. MARCONI’S COMPLETE LUNCHEONETTE SERVICE Quality Sodas Milk Shakes Candies Patent Medicines Magazines Newspapers lf.4 MAIN STREET WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. iO««aea� ir£Mcso««c Compliments of HOME STYLE BAKERY .44 Main Street A. BARBIERI, Proprietor Page48 Compliments of . . . THE CHARLES-Ten Restaurant “The Nicest Place In Town” HERBERT A. MILLER, Proprietor SOUTH MAIN STREET WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. Next to the Gas Bell on the Main Highway Compliments of . . . 1). F. LaRUSSA YOUR WESTERN AUTO ASSOC IATE STORE “Everything for the Automobile” WIZARD BATTERIES PLUMBING SUPPLIES DAVIS TIRES ELECTRIC SUPPLIES Tel. 1083 170-172 Main Street Windsor Locks. Conn. Page49 BARBERIE’S ESSO SERVICE One Stop Service Auto Accessories CORNER MAIN AND STATE STREETS Windsor Locks, Connecticut THE GEORGE P. CLARK COMPANY MANUFACTURERS OF TRUCKS AND CASTERS Windsor Locks, Connecticut o LO Page Page [ Compliments of . . . I)R. W. F. SULLIVAN srataesraeseeieae: Compliments of . . . WINDSOR LOCKS FOOD CENTER 23 North Street i l B I ' ¬ ll E B l 1 l B E E 1 i B B l B r MARJORIE’S BEAUTY SALON scsocaa Compliments of . . . JAMES J. FRANKLIN Manager A P Company Windsor Locks, Conn. I fl B i i [ B i E E L l 1 1 1 1 L l I ' ¬ ll Complete Beauty Service Telephone 626 WINDSOR LOCKS BEAUTY SHOP JOSEPHINE SHERLOCK, Prop. 146 Main St., Windsor Locks (Co-op Building) THOMAS P. DOWD CHOICE GROCERIES 15 Spring Street Windsor Locks, Conn. ea«aacacstaB««HoaHcstesc Compliments of . . . AIRPORT LUNCH FINE PLACE TO EAT “Strictly Home Cooking” 112 Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. EDWARD MASSE’S Bull Run Service Station SOCONY GASOLINE TIRES Windsor Locks CNI l n Page FRED’S APPLIANCE SERVICE Range Burners Sales and Service Washing Machines and Vacuum Cleaners Repaired FRED COUSINEAU Telephone 613-4 6 Seymour Rd., Windsor Locks We cut hair on the cuff If You have any on it. DURNIN’S TONSORIAL PARLOR L. POTTER, Manager escsac? rMHoaoocsoecaasst Compliments of . . . COLY HOTEL “A Home Away From Home” Telephone 764 Windsor Locks. Conn. ssstssssseasssssaea sfcifcaesEsfctcs iSsi TONY’S SODA SHOPPE 180 Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. Where Students Meet and Treat ANTHONY COLAPIETRO, Prop. f 0 0 2 a i 0 a i« i i i :l 1 U a i a 0 0 n 0 ! I i I Compliments of . . . D. F. LEACH COAL OIL TRUCKING Windsor Locks, Conn. T. BASILE EXPERT SHOE REPAIRING and QUALITY SHOES 29 Spring Street Windsor Locks, Conn. LEARY’S INC. EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME AND GARDEN 92 Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. THE BELL SODA SHOP 94 No. Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. BORDEN CANDY ICE CREAM SODA ' I vr CO in Page Page RONCARI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. General Contractor EXCAVATING GRADING READY MIXED CONCRETE Telephone 694-2 THE F. S. BIDWELL COMPANY 126 Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. Telephone 70 HARDWARE PAINT SEEDS GARDEN TOOLS SPORTING GOODS LUMBER New Store — With Things For The House 142 MAIN STREET LD l n Compliments of Bianchi’s Midway Restaurant WINDSOR BOCKS, CONNECTICUT Catering to Banquets, Parties, Weddings And All Social Functions LO Page Compliments of I)R. JOS. G. BOSCO rarscsei«cscaoc«a=3E«=[«tieaest5c LILLIAN’S SHOPPE LINENS, LADIES’ WEAR, INFANTS’ WEAR Main and Oak Streets Windsor Locks, Conn. Telephone 878 LILLIAN AMBROSINI X C L EA NERS HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED Delivery Service 5 SPRING STREET TEL. 9B7 Windsor Locks, Conn. SE=8=S£3£arSES«efc3£3S Compliments of . SPA PACKAGE STORE 92 Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. Telephone 129-. ' ! LO Page Compliments of . . . CARROLL’S PHARMAC Y JAMES P. CARROLL, JR., Proprietor 18 SUFFIELD STREET TELEPHONE 1394-2 WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. ffiit=ct®£=st35=ftaws ( ' ompliments of . . . THE CLOVER DAIRY CO. F. A. WARNER, Prop. M South Center Street Windsor Locks, Conn. Telephone 706 CO LO Page Summer Employment for High School Girls 16 Years Old and Over on Vital Work The Montgomery Company (Established 1891) Phone 14 or Call in Person Earn and Train Now —After School Hours And on Saturdays AH Hiring: In Accordance With Area Stabilization Plan The Medlicott Company Windsor Locks. Connecticut FULL-FASHIONED UNDERWEAR SPRING NEEDLED RIBBED UNION SUITS HIGH-GRADE SPORTSWEAR Spinelli’s Super Store Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. ON LO Page Windsor Locks News Company Magazines and Newspapers Cigarettes and Candy FRESH POP-CORN DAILY The Park Chevrolet Company 6 North Main Street. Windsor I ocks, Connecticut CHEVROLET SERVICE John L. Quagliaroli, Propr. The Rialto Theatre Windsor Leeks, Connecticut “WHERE ALL THE BIG HITS PLA o QJ M 03 CX Suftield Savings Bank Incorporated May, 1369 OFFICERS Samuel R. Spencer, President Wm. W. Prout. Secy and Treas. William S. Fuller, Vice-President Miss Jennie Marnicki, Teller Edward Perkins, Vice-President Miss Grace C. Ford, Teller The Marlyn BE ACH W E A R SPORTS ' W E A R READY TO WEAR 104 Main Street, Windsor Locks. Connecticut sgaieaestssaessssssrfctet ssassei seasss iSSfcffiaesessseaestiSs iesssSi KSSSjiSSSS Windsor Locks Grain Company Ernest Swanson. Proprietor B - B -FEEDS HUNT CLUB DOG FOOD Main Street Telephone 625 Windsor Locks, Conn. 0 ) b£ 03 CX Compliments of Depot Restaurant Windsor Locks. Connecticut T. W. JOHNSON Funeral Director Corner Oak and Cen ter Streets Windsor Locks, Conn. Telephone 601-2 n i i i :l :i U l i CHARLES D. COLTON General Insurance Main Street Windsor Locks, Conn. •ieswoeesoe VILLA ROSE RESTAURANT j Spring Street Windsor Locks, Conn. ■ ■ ' ;I :i 8 JOURNAL PRINTING CORPN. — Printers Since 1880 — PRODUCERS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 11 Spring St., Windsor Locks JOHN P. SHEEHAN Aetna Life Insurance Co. 71 Center St. Windsor Locks Telephone 428 CNI Page , 1947 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Page Herald Staff and Business Board.—.-.-. 2 Faculty and Board of Ed ucation. 2 Note of Appreciation.-.-. 3 In Memoriam ._...—.-.-.. 3 Dedication .- 4 ; Class Pictures and Write-Ups 5 Editorials . . 18 _ Short Stories ..... 1 | Class Who ' s Who ..... 21 Senior Class Notes.—.—.- 23 Junior Class Notes .-.-. 23 Sophomore Class Notes.—.....- 24. Freshman Class Notes...— 24 School tsJews----„.,....-. 25 Athletics ...— 25 The Perfect Class......... 27 GRADUATION NIGHT PROGRAM ! Salutatory .... ' .. 28 Honor Essay ..-.... 28 Honor Essay .....- 29 Valedictory ........... 30 Class Sengs . 31 Advertisements .......... 41 Page 0 ) bX 03 CX THE BROWN STUDIO STUDIO AND AT-HOME PORTRAITURE WEDDINGS ... A SPECIALTY 1331 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS. TELEPHONE 6-4507 LD Page