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

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12 THE HIGH SCHOOL HEKALI) MADELINE LUCIA PEROTTI “LYNN” Commercial Course; Glee Club 45. ‘46, ' 47; Asso¬ ciate Editor of Herald 47; Bookkeeping Certificate 46; Typing Certificates 45. 46, ' 47; Shorthand Certificates ’47; Class Night Program ' 47. “My mind to me an empire in.” 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 Hut that I love leisure more.” • .-I n r H . i v ROBERT JAMES PRICE “ROB” General Course; Stage Committee ' 47; Boys ' Glee Club ’45, ’47; Christmas Program ' 44; Class Night Program ’47. “It is tranquil iieople who accomplish much. 0 Page

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16 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD EDITORIALS CHOOSING A CAREER What shall I do with my life? Of the many careers open to me, which one shall I choose?” This is a question tha: must be faced by every high school student at some time during his four years. Seme refuse to make this decision and go blithely through school, taking the snap” courses, and eventually, the first job that is offered to them, but these are the very people who, in later life, keep the psychiatrists busy with their frustrations and unhappiness. The well adjusted, content people are those who are satisfied with their work because it is what they enjoy doing and it is what they do well. But hew is one to discover the work for which he is best suited? There is some help offered in the form of intelligence and aptitude tests, which can estimate a person’s fitness for a job, but because human nature is too complex to be judged accurately by any test, the ultimate choice must be made by the individual himself. Everything possible should be done to make that choice an intelligent one, based on fact rather than fancy. The individual should investigate the various fields, study their require¬ ments, and of course, there is no substitute for first hand experience if it can be obtained. Young men and women seeking careers are often subject to a great deal of advice which can be very harmful. The choice must come without any pressure, regardless of how well meant it may be. It is true that a very few lucky people know from earliest childhood exactly which career they wish to follow, but to most of us the choice comes slowly, and that is the way it should be, for an individual’s career is his life, and how a person spends his life must be solved with a great deal of serious thought. Dorothy Dowd ’49 AN ANGEL OF MERCY Webster defines a nurse as one who tends the sick and infirm. To me, however, the Nursing Profession means much more. Oftentimes a patient is suffering more from a mental illness than from a physical illness, retarding recovery. Only a nurse who can befriend and gain the confidence of such a person can guide him back to health. When a patient under ether divulges family secrets, he can rest assured that they will not be repeated. At all times the nurse must be prepared for emergencies. She cannot afford to lose her head, for if she does she may lose a patient. Thus a nurse isn ' t merely a person who is paid to take care cf you when you are ill, but she is also a true friend. Right now there is dire need for nurses. Seme girls who would like to train are led to believe that it is a waste of time and money, since nurses usually get married soon after graduation. Although the nurse docs get married, her training will prove an asset, for statistics prove that nurses make the best wives and mothers. So if you are interested in this medical field, write to your nearest hospital for information. You will be helping those who need you and you will be helping yourself, for your nursing diploma will stand by you all your life. Many girls have been lured into nursing schools by books portraying the romantic life of a Joan Doe. These girls are sure that they will meet a handsome doctor or a rich patient who will be only too happy to marry them. Often they find out too late

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18 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD An interesting Christmas pageant was presented at an assembly in December, under the direction of Mrs. Boyle and Miss E. Bradley. At an assembly held Monday, January 11, the students were addressed by Mr. Hubert Russell and the Reverend Richard Carter. They were told that the Rotary Club planned to give money to deserving pupils who needed it to further worthy projects or hobbies. A Patriotic Program was held Friday, February 13, which was in charge of Miss Holbrook, Miss G. Bradley, and Miss E. Bradley. An Easter Program and Fashion Show was held in the auditorium 1 hursday, March 25, under the direction of Mrs. Oates and Miss Holmes. In October, the Senior Class held a successful social in honor of the Freshmen. Betty Byrnes and Edward Wezowicz were elected to represent the school in the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Contest. On November 4, the seniors started their annual magazine campaign. At the end of the drive, Ruth Quagliaroli, the top salesman, was awarded a gold watch. Helen Colo, Eunice McGinn, Geraldine Piaggi, and Mildred Wallace, competed in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. First prize went to Eunice McGinn, while Mildred Wallace captured second honors. Betty Byrnes and Eunice McGinn represented Windsor Locks High on the Parade of Youth Forum of the Air. A Food Sale was held on Saturday, March 20, to defray expenses of the Washing¬ ton Trip. Several basketball games were played to sponsor a trip to Boston for the senior members of the basketball squad. In Boston, the boys saw the semi-finals and finals of the New England Class A. Tournaments. This reviews some of the more important events of the year. Arthur Africano ’48 SENIOR CLASS NOTES President John Shauc.hnessy Vice-President ..Harold Quagliaroli Secretary ...Norma Rodelli Treasurer ...Betty Byrnes The Senior Class elected Arthur Africano, John Traska, Edward Wezowicz, and Cecilia Cienaski as representatives to the Athletic Association. Arthur Africano was later elected president of this organization and Cecelia Cienaski was elected secretary. On October 24, the Seniors held a social in honor of the Freshmen. It proved both financially and socially successful. The class elected Betty Byrnes and Edward Wezowicz as representatives to try for the Pepsi-Cola scholarship. John Flanders was elected as chairman of the Budget Committee which is in charge of all financial matters.