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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 Before they knew it, however, the green frosh had turned to silly sophs and had begun their second year in high school. The boys became better ball players, and the girls began to look more sophisticated like their perfect senior sisters. from silly sophs , they turned to jolly juniors and became active committee members for their Prom. Then overnight it happened—they were the perfect seniors, the star basketball players, and the prettiest girls, whose pet activities were signing the year book, and starring in the class play. The Washington trip scon followed, and with Class Night and Graduation, their high school years ended. Soon after these festivities, the thought came—Were they cur best years? Perhaps the graduates will agree that those years in high school were some of life ' s best years. I sincerely hope they were, and with the hope goes the wish for many more happy and successful years to the Class of 1950. Alice Marconi ' 52 SCHOOL NEWS The Windsor Locks High School opened the first semester in September with the following enrollment: Seniors, 33; Juniors, 30; Sophomores, 37; Freshmen, 55, or a total of 155 students. The Press Club was formed at the beginning of the year with the following officers selected: Editor, Audrey Marek; Assistant Editor, Dolores Vaitukaitis; Exchange Editor, Nancy Johnson. An issue of the school newspaper, The Wilohi”, was pub¬ lished at Easter time. The Scribblers ' Club has continued to correspond with boys and girls of various countries. The officers of this club are Victoria O ' Leary, president; Audrey Marek, vice-president; Doris Colo, secretary; Shirley Lanati, treasurer. Many new books have been added to the school library which is under the super¬ vision of Mrs. Anne Krips. On April 14, the Senior Class presented the annual class play, a three act comedy We Shook the Family Tree”. The play proved to be a great success. Miss Gloria Bradley, the Commercial Law teacher, accompanied the members of the class on a trip to The Hartford Times Building. They were taken on a tour through the building. Many interesting things were learned by the students about the produc¬ tion of a newspaper. ON Page

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If THE HIGH SCHOOL HEKALI) EDITORIALS As the years pass, higher education is becoming more and more essential in ob¬ taining a good position. When a person is applying for a position, one of the lirst questions asked is Have you a college education? I ' or those in the the Commercial course, however, a question frequently asked is Did you attend a business or secretarial school? If the applicant can answer in the affirmative, he will have a better oppor¬ tunity for securing the position. Unemployment is steadily growing; thus in order to obtain a good position a person must be able to offer good qualifications, such as a college degree or business school diploma. One of the more prominent indications of increased unemployment is the almost complete discontinuance of hiring summer help in many of the business concerns of the surrounding communities. A few years ago it was a comparatively simple matter for high school students to obtain summer employment, but this year it is nearly impossible. Even those who are applying for permanent work are finding it a trying task. The matter of going on to higher education is one which we should all consider carefully, for the decision we make will have a definite effect upon our lives hereafter. A college degree or business school diploma is our Open Sesame for entering upon a desirable and worthwhile position. Nancy Shaughnessy ' 51 THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES” Recently a top-hit motion picture came out entitled, The Best Years of Our Lives . Most of us saw that picture and what portrayed the best years was a period long after high school years. But as our Perfect Seniors graduate, and look back to their high school days, many of them will find that they have passed some of life ' s best years. The freshmen groan, the sophomores sigh, the juniors just can ' t wait, and the seniors think they are glad that their schooldays will soon end. But then when it ' s all over and the thrills of Class Night and Graduation are just wonderful memories, how different they feel! Their minds wander back to their first high school year when every thing was new and different. Perhaps some fellows made the junior-varsity team, and did they feel proud! Of course. And then the girls were just as proud when they were asked to the Junior Prom, since for most of them it was their first big dance. CO Page

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18 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD A Driver’s Training Course, under the direction of Mr. Ernest Weeks, was pro¬ vided for students of sixteen years of age or over. Thirty-two students took the course. Twenty-one of these students passed the written examination. Fifteen out of seven¬ teen students passed the road test. A dual control car was provided for this course by Jack Quagliaroli. Because classes had to be held in the gymnasium for part of the year, not very many assemblies were held this year. Recently two very interesting motion pictures were shown. After reading the list of school activities, you can see that the school year has been a busy one. Marion Ci-rri ' 50 SENIOR CLASS NEWS President .Kenneth Christian Vice-Presid ent Robert Colu Secretary „.....Marion Cerri Treasurer ...Anna Glemboski In September, 31 members were enrolled in the Senior Class. A magazine campaign was conducted by the Seniors through the Curtis Publish¬ ing Company. Two teams were organized, the Red and the Blue. The Blue team came out victorious. The Seniors of ’50 brought in more subscriptions than any other class since the beginning of the campaign. The losing team, the Reds, entertained the win¬ ning team, the faculty, and the Juniors, at a most enjoyable party. Anna Glemboski and Dorothy Wenzel, highest salesmen, were presented with watches. Loring Studio was engaged this year to take the class pictures. Maroon and white were chosen for the caps and gowns. On October 3, the Senior Class decided to sell refreshments during the voting hours, and a profitable showing was made. Two food sales were held in the Town Clerk ' s Office, on February 4 and March 18 respectively. Generous contributions from the people made these sales successful. On April 14, the Senior Class held their annual play which this year was, We Shook the Family Tree, a three act comedy. It was enjoyed by everyone and was a financial success. In May, the class spent four wonderful days in Washington on their class trip, and all had a fine time. (WsSe d