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

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18 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD EDITORIALS WHAT ' S AHEAD FOR THE CLASS OF ' 51 Another year has passed; another class we find graduating the class of 1951. The difference a year can make is remarkable. Did the class of ’50 find themselves face to face with a Korean war? Did the boys find themselves receiving draft notices? No. But the class of 51 can answer yes to both questions, and these answers change the situation of things to some extent, for the talk of joining the Army, Navy, Marines, and other branches of the service, sounds similar to the discussions from the classes graduating during the years of World War II. There you have the difference a year can make. Do you think if we had known in advance what would happen in 1951 that it could have been prevented? The class of ' 51 faces a war—the second war within ten years. What will their future be? At this point it is hard to say, but we do know that whatever it may be, this class is well-equipped to cope with it. Each graduate, both in W.L.H.S., and in schools all over America, has had the best in educational facilities. He has been trained in courses which appeal to him, and which he can use when his occupation calls for it. Is the graduate of 51, then, able to face the future? Yes, for in his grasp is the knowledge of twelve or more school years. Now he enters the testing ground for this knowledge, for the school of life and the problems it will present will give him the most severe examination of his theories and their practical applications that he has ever experienced. How he stands up under this ordeal will be the true test of his education and his manhood. I feel sure, however, that the class of ’51 will handle the future wisely, perhaps a little better than the generation before, whether it be war, strife, peace, or prosperity. Thus, to each member I say Bon Voyage!” as you travel the sea of life. The journey is yours; make it smooth-sailing all the way. Alice Marconi 52 GRADUATION The time has come for the Seniors to graduate, and as usual the many preparations for this occasion keep everyone excited, for the Seniors really have many things to do during the year to make their graduation a success. First of all, there is the class trip which every Senior enjoys. This is the event that is remembered both by the students and the teachers. Whether it be visiting the Capitol in Washington or sight-seeing at the Smithsonian Institute, everyone is thrilled with the wonders to be seen in our National Capitol. Class Night is another joyous occasion in which the Seniors present their favorite expressions, gifts, and songs. On this night they often look back and review some of the amusing events of their high school days. The class play is the event that cannot be forgotten because it has been prepared and practiced until the great night! Though it may be a farce or an historical play, it always delights the students and the audience. f r r r r r. r o CM Page

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I .1 ] ] J .1 J J I 1 1 I .1 J 1 .1 .1 J THE HIGH SC HOOL HERALD 17 SHIRLEY ROSE WALTERS “SHIRLEY” General Course; Glee Club ' 48; Press Club ' 48; Magazine Sale ’51; Sandwich Sale Committee 51; Advertising Committee for Class Play 51; Usherette for Class Play ’51; Class Night Exercises. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy mi rht.” MATTHEW THOMAS WEZOWICZ ZEKE” General Course; Baseball ' 49, 50, 51; Basket¬ ball 48, 49, 50, ' 51; Football ' 49; Athletic Council 48, 49; Decoration and Refreshment Committees of Freshman Social 48; Decoration Committee of Junior Prom 50; Decoration and Entertainment Committees 51; Magazine Sale 51; Candidate for Boys’ State ' 50; Cast of Senior Play 51; Class Night Program. The keen spirit seizes the prompt occaHion.” WILLIAM ROBERT WHITTEN “WHIT” General Course; Basketball 48, ' 49, 50, 51; Athletic Council 48; Ticket Committee for Junior Prom ' 50; Usher for Junior Prom 50; Magazine Sale 51 ; Stage Crew for Senior Play 51; Class Night Exer¬ cises ’51. “Manners are of more importance than laws.” Page

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1 I I .1 .1 .1 .1 J J J I J I J J I J I THE HIGH SCHOOL HEKALI) 19 There is no doubt that seme of the actors will be a bit stage-struck, but all-in-all the senior play is one of the successful affairs of the year. Usually the play shows some of the future Elizabeth Taylors and Van Johnsons of community dramatics. The most unforgettable night of all is the night of graduation. Here you will find the proud parents gathered to watch their sons and daughters receive the coveted diplomas. At the same time the Seniors themselves dressed in their caps and gowns will feel their hearts fluttering, net only with joy but with sadness, when they think of leaving W.L.H.S. The sound of the graduation march and the presenting of the diplomas always send a strange, solemn feeling through each Senior, for he realizes that he is leaving his high school days behind and going out to make his way in the adult world. Rijth Pomeroy ’53 SCHOOL NEWS SENIOR CLASS NEWS President ...Ellsworth Case Vice-President David Ulitsch Secretary .Nancy Shaughnessy Treasurer ... Marjorie Hancock On Monday, September 18, the Seniors held a class meeting at which the magazine subscription sale was discussed and begun. Margaret Silk was chosen captain of the Yankee team, and Betty Taravella was chosen captain of the Red Sox team. The amount taken in was $2,350.05. Thus a sizable commission was earned for the class. On October 13, 1950, the Senior Class held a meeting to discuss plans for the Senior Social given in honor of the Freshman Class. The Entertainment Committee gave a skit representing the conduct of First Graders on their first day at school. On November 3, 1950, plans were made to sell refreshments in the Home Eco¬ nomics Room on Election Day. This project is conducted annually to furnish funds for the Washington Trip. On Friday, November 10, the losing team on the magazine sale, the Red Sox, gave a party for the winning team, the Yankees. The Junior class was invited. There were movies, dancing, and refreshments, as well as a short skit representing spectators at a Football Game. The Class President, Ellsworth Case, the Captain of the winning team, Margaret Silk, and three members of the winning team who sold more than $50 worth of magazines were chosen to go to New York for a day. The Class voted to have their graduation pictures taken at the Loring Studio. The Class Motto is as follows: The past forever gone, The future still our own. Maroon caps and gown for the boys and white caps and gowns for the girls were voted by the Class. The colors chosen for the Class were scarlet and silver. On Monday, March 12, 1951, a cast was chosen to present a Row-Peterson Play, The Inner Willy, on Friday, April 13. The play is based upon Willy, a poor, mother- CM Page