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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 19 A magazine campaign was conducted by the Seniors through the Curtis Publishing Company. Mr. Davis, the company representative, organized two teams as an incentive for more sales. Art Africano was chosen as captain of the Dogs and Janet Warner was chosen captain of the Cats ”. Ruth Quagliaroli, the highest salesman received a wrist watch for her splendid work. The Cats, the losing team, had to put on a party for the winning team and the Juniors. The entertainment proved very comical and successful. The Seniors cf ’48 reached the highest goal in profits since the beginning of the campaigns. The Seniors chose rose and silver for their class colors. Loring studio was engaged this year to take class pictures. On April 9, the Senior Class put on Come Rain or Shine ”, a three act comedy. The play was a financial success and showed a lot of dramatic ability among the mem¬ bers of the cast. A Food Sale was held on March 27 in the Town Clerk s Office. Generous con¬ tributions from the town people made this sale a huge success. The Seniors left for their Washington Trip, April 26, and enjoyed it immensely. Preparations for Class Night and Graduation are now being made. The Senior Class wishes to thank all those people who have contributed so much to the success of all their enterprises. Margaret Barisone ”48 JUNIOR CLASS NOTES President .Joseph Antonacci Vice-President ..Bruce Hendsey Secretary .Jeanette Quagliaroli Treasurer ......Adele Carnevale In September, thirty-eight students were enrolled in the Junior Class. Since then, three members have left. A class meeting was held to elect officers. Mildred Wallace, Patsy Ruggerio, Philip Oates and Kenneth Kraiza were elected as representatives to the Athletic Association. Later a meeting was held at which the class chose the Diplomat” style of ring from the various samples. At another meeting plans were formulated for the Junior Prom which will be held on May 21. Chick Gatto’s orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music. The committees were chosen and are as follows: Decoration, Orchestra, Refreshment, Ticket and Gift. The estimated price of the tickets is $3.00. The Junior Class wish to express their deepest appreciation to the principal, faculty, and all others who have helped to make this a happy and successful school year. Marian Koehler ”49

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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.

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20 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES President Robert Colli Vice-President . William Whitten Secretary ..Evelyn Santamaria Treast rer .....Anna Glemboski The Sophomore class began the year with 41 pupils. Early in the year twenty-five cents a month was decided upon for dues. Walter Traska, William Whitten, June Micha and Barbara Gerish were chosen to represent the class in the Athletic Association. In January the class went on a roller-skating party at the Palace in Hartford. Anita Rouleau ' 50 FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES President .. William Fitzpatrick Vice-President ....Donald Gallerani Secretary ......—.—...Joan Clee Treasurer . .Alma Rodelli At the beginning of the year the Seniors held for the freshmen a social given in their honor. The freshmen were pleased and appreciated this opportunity to get better acquainted with the upperclassmen. David Ulitsch ’51 ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES Basketball at Windsor Locks High School was successful this year. The Varsity team had an enviable record of fifteen wins and six losses during the regular season’s play. In the state class C” tournament the team advanced to the quarter finals where it was beaten by the narrowest of margins. The team represented Windsor Locks High in the conference and finished a credit¬ able second in the final standings. Three of our boys were in the top ten of the in¬ dividual scoring department. They are John Flanders, Ed Wezowicz, and Ted Malec. One of the highlights of the season was when the team was defeated by a mere two points in the final minutes of play by Ellsworth High, the state champions. Much of the credit for this year’s team is due to Mr. Ernest E. Weeks, who made his debut at Windsor Locks an auspicious one. The Junior Varsity, also, had a laudable record of fourteen wins and seven losses. Those participating on the Varsity squad are as follows: Seniors: Arthur Africano, Robert Ferrara, Ted Malec, Ed Wezowicz and John Flanders (Captain). Juniors: Dick Fisher, Bruce Hendsey, Kenneth Kraiza, Philip Oates and Patsy Ruggerio. Sophomores: Bill Whitten. Freshmen: Ellsworth Case and Peter Tenerowicz.