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

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16 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD jector. It has been used in the science and history classes, and it has also been used in assemblies. This gives us a brief idea of some of the more important assemblies, projects, and undertakings of the school year of 1949. Bruce Hendsey 49 SENIOR CLASS NEWS President . Bruce Hendsey Vice-President .Philip Oates Secretary .Marion Koehler Treasurer ...Jeanette Quagliaroli In September, 28 members were enrolled in the Senior Class. The Seniors held their annual social in honor of the Freshmen on October 22. It proved a financial and social success. A magazine campaign was conducted by the seniors through the Curtis Publishing Company. Two teams were organized with Marion Koehler as the captain for the blue team and Patricia Rielly, captain of the Red. The Red team came out victorious. The Seniors of 49 brought in more subscriptions than any other class since the begin¬ ning of the campaigns. The losing team, the blue, entertained the winning team and the faculty at a most enjoyable party. Barbara Fitzpatrick, highest salesman, was pre¬ sented with a watch. Loring Studio was engaged this year to take the class pictures. A food sale was held in the Town Clerk’s Office on January 15. Generous con¬ tributions from the people of Windsor Locks made this sale a success. On April 22, the Senior Class put on ’’Sing for Your Supper”, a three act comedy. It was enjoyed by everyone and the play was a financial success. Preparations for Class Night and Graduation are now being made. The Senior Class wishes to thank everyone who helped support their enterprises. Phil Oates ’49 JUNIOR CLASS NEWS President ..Robert Colli Vice-President .... Edward Bigos Secretary ........Evelyn Santamaria Treasurer ....Anna Glemboski The first few meetings of the Junior Class were held mainly for the purpose cf electing officers of various committees. At the first class meeting, the A. A. members were chosen. They are as follows: William Whitten, Edward Viggiano, and Kenneth Christian. The selection of class rings was made at a meeting held in the month of Novem¬ ber. The class elected Marion Cerri as class editor. The school editor and the athletic editor for the Herald were also chosen. 00 Page

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 15 He has learned to put first things first, to do his job and put everything he has into it. He is better equipped to meet emergencies, for the training he has received enables him to think more clearly and act accordingly. Through his associations with his schoolmates and the guidance of his teachers, the student of today can understand and cope with the problems of prejudice, intolerance, and discrimination. It is in the capable hands of such persons as these that the future of our country lies. He that lives up to these ideals is truly an example of the word ’’Graduate”. Victoria O’Leary 50 SCHOOL NEWS The enrollment cf the High School for this year totalled 150; Freshmen, 48; Sophomores, 37; Juniors, 37; Seniors, 27. The faculty for this year remained the same as last year. In early October, how¬ ever, Mr. James Meade, teacher of science and higher mathematics, left to take a posi¬ tion with the Porter School of Machine Design. He was replaced by a Trinity College graduate, Mr. Angelo Antonucci. The press club was again formed at the beginning of the school year with repre¬ sentatives from all classes. Two very interesting issues of the school newspaper were published. The club elected the following officers: Editor, Margaret Grummell; Assist¬ ant Editor, Audrey Marek; Exchange Editor, Anna Glemboski. The Scribblers’ Club, which carries on correspondence with boys nd girls in foreign countries, functioned as usual this year. They elected the following officers: Arden Holden, President; Theresa Hammond, Vice-President; Carmella Sales, Secretary; Sonia Billey, Treasurer. Following a long standing custom a social, given by the seniors in honor of the freshmen, was held early in October. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. Early in the fall, many of the juniors and seniors attended the Margaret Webster production cf the drama Macbeth” at the Bushnell Memorial in Hartford. The Thanksgiving program consisted cf a one act play and songs by the Glee Club. All c ' asses were represented in the cast. Interesting programs were also presented at Christmas and Easter. A shortened ferm of The Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens highlighted the Christmas program. A short radio skit was featured at the Easter assembly. On April 22, the senior class presented their annual class play. This year a light c medy in three acts, ' Sing for Your Supper”, proved to be a great success, financially and socially. At the first meeting of the Latin Club the following officers were installed: Presi¬ dent, Patricia Rielly; Vice-President, Joseph Halloran; Secretary, Dorothy Dowd; Treas¬ urer, Theresa Hammond. Under the direction of Mrs. Anne Krips, the books in the library, supplemented by many new volumes, have been catalogued according to the Dewey Decimal system. The library work is being carried on by girls of the junior and sophomore classes. Shortly after the Christmas vacation, the school purchased a moving picture pro- Page

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 The members of the Business Board for the Herald are as follows: Robert Colli. Chairman Geraldine Fiaggi Marylu Griswold The d te for the Junior Prom was set are the following: Decoration Committee Joseph Antonacci June Micha Geraldine Piaggi Barbara Slocomb William Whitten Ticket and Program Audrey Marek Edward Bigos Edward Lanati Joseph Gronda for May 27. The Junior Prom Committees Refreshments Thomas Butcher Evelyn Santamaria Edward Lanati Donald Quagliaroli Orchestra Joseph Halltiran Barbara Gerish Shirley Lanati Marion Cerri ’50 SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES President -- Ellsworth Case Vice-President ...... Donald Gallerani Secretary . Dorothy Manning Treasurer .... -- ......Joan Clee The class started the year with thirty-seven pupils attending. We decided at the first meeting that the dues should remain twenty-five cents per month. Marysue Condan and Matthew Wezowicz were chcsen to represent the class in the Athletic Association. In the Intramural Sports of the year, the Girls’ Team defeated the Freshman Team. The Boys’ Team also enjoyed a victory over the Freshman Boys’ Team. Dorothy Manning ’51 FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS President .Robert Pinatti Vice-President .. George Quagliaroli Secretary ...... Margaret Sturino Treasurer ..... Patricia Logan In September, fjrty-eight students were enrolled in the Freshman class. A class meeting was held to elect officers. Lydia Bednarz, Janet Cieuwlitiz, and Lester O’Leary were chcsen as representatives to the Athletic Asscciaticn. At this meeting, twenty-five cents a month was decided upon for dues. Page