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

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18 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD in a lifetime to most, the pupil while in school must do his assignments faithfully and study diligently if he hopes to accomplish those things for which he is attending high school or college. Being satisfied with poor work and merely passing grades is a discredit to you, your parents and your country. In fact, the sluggard in school is a detriment to the community and a waster of the taxpayer ' s money. Furthermore, who wants to employ a mechanic, a nurse, a secretary, or a doctor who could just get by in school? The business and professional world today want the best; so wake up, fellow students, and try to do your best in all your subjects. Then you will be more likely to find content¬ ment and success in future years. Now, if education is one of the stepping stones to success, what are the others? Let us first consider personality as another stepping stone. Personality or the inner self is a most important quality which everyone should develop. Personality includes such characteristics as good manners, poise, confidence, individuality, temperament and disposition. Another stepping stone to success is perseverance. To be able to persist in some- course of action, in spite of difficulties is truly a characteristic to be proud of. Not many are willing to stick with a situation until it is solved, but those that do can say that they have found success. Another important stepping stone leading to success is determination determin¬ ation not in the sense of being willful, but being able to make one ' s own decisions and on the basis of actual facts, not someone else ' s opinion. The ability to determine right from wrong is something we usually learn in childhood but many do not go a step further and try to develop determination. Yet, in thinking of success, we have taken the material things. The most important of all, however, is the person himself, his characteristics, his outlook on life and count¬ less other traits which when put together correctly lead to success, whether in a career, or as a homemaker, or just plain people in our democratic society. By using each stepping stone carefully, each person will walk toward the direction of success, safely and surely. Mary Simonetta ' 54 SENIOR CLASS NEWS President GEORGE QUAGUAROLl Vice-President . .Donald Oliva Secretary .Alice Marconi Treasurer Patricia Logan r r. i i t rwaSe d

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■ J J J J THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 EDITORIALS WHATS IN STORE FOR THE GRADUATE Here in this fast-moving world are many opportunities for young people. For the high school graduate, who looks forward to continuing his education, there are many opportunities in college to further his studies in the fields of social service, the sciences and economics. Furthermore, the college student ' s access to the great libraries and laboratories of a college campus will stimulate his mind and widen the scope of his interest so that he will be better able to understand the needs of the world today and to prepare himself to do his share to make this a better place in which to live. On the other hand, those who get jobs soon after graduating from high school are also wise. The responsibility of earning a living and budgeting one ' s money is useful in all aspects of life. Girls who are graduates from the commercial course have an excellent chance for obtaining good positions in insurance companies in Hartford or Springfield, both cities close to our town. Consider, too, that probably a year or more of saving money will allow the young secretary a chance to go to college or to take some part-time study. Then, there is always the chance that the boys soon after graduation will be called into the service. However, doing his patriotic duty for his country and learning to cooperate can be summed up as some of the prime benefits of army life. Moreover, boys in military service very often have an opportunity for an educational program. Thus, parents who fear that the draft will postpone their son ' s college work should know that all over the world our soldiers are regularly enrolled students of American university programs with Uncle Sam paying most of the tuition. Very likely every graduate, before long will be in one of these groups. Think of the advantages rather than the disadvantages, and try to profit from your experience. As the old saying goes, There ' s a time and place for everything, and let this be the time to choose your golden future. Ruth Pomeroy ' 53 AIMING FOR SUCCESS Success is something we can t ijuite grasp without thinking and planning how to gain it. Such planning and working builds an arm and a hand which, figuratively speaking, we use to grasp each opportunity on the road to success. As students, we try to aim for higher marks and credits so that we shall be well prepared by graduation time to take our chosen places in life. Thus, we can say that a high school education is one of the important stepping stones to success. From high school many will go on to college, thereby increasing their chances of success. If each person is to use his education as a stepping stone to success, he must make the most of it while he has the opportunity. Since this opportunity comes only once ON Page

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V J J J J I J J THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 19 On October 11, the senior class elected their representatives for the Athletic Asso¬ ciation. Competition was keen but four were finally selected. Eugene Africano, Patricia Logan, Lester O Leary, and Donald Oliva were the winners. When Election Day came, fortune smiled on the senior class, because of the vim and vigor of the Election Day food Committee. Members of this committee were Alice Marconi, Chairman; Janet Ciuiewicz, Josephine Glemboski, Joan O’Leary, Dorothy Quagliaroli, George Quagliaroli, Roberta Racconc, and William Stone. This venture netted a profit of $50 for the class treasury. One of the most prominent events of senior life came to a close when the Magazine Sale ended. Thirty tired but happy seniors listened as Mr. Davis, the Curtis Publishing Company representative, congratulated them on their success. The total sales amounted to $2,642.15, while the profit earned by the class was $908.85. The losing team presented a skit about a handsome, but poor Spanish bullfighter, who loved a wealthy Spanish damsel. The only question left in the minds of the awed audience, was whether the matador (Eugene Africano) was fighting the bull or throwing it. This skit will undoubtedly go down in history as the only bull people won ' t judge by its cover.” Refreshments and dancing followed the presentation of awards. The sandwich sale committee under the supervision of their chairman, Margaret Sturino, reports a profit of $51.49. Others who helped make this committee a success are Rita Cousineau, Virginia Fournier, Josephine Glemboski, Joan O’Leary, George Quagliaroli, Alberta Reeves, Nancy Rivers, Carol Staiger, and Janice Sullivan. The entire class wishes to thank all those who helped make these sales so successful. Our dreams of graduation were becoming visible when we elected Nancy Johnson, Patricia Logan, and Margaret Sturino to serve on our Budget Committee. It is the responsibility of this committee to estimate our annual expenditures. Another important senior meeting was called to suggest and select our class flowers as well as our class colors. Blue and silver were chosen as the class colors, while a spring spray was selected as our class flowers. Senior members chosen for the Advertising Committee for the Senior Play program agreed it was a difficult task to obtain advertisements for the program, but their combined efforts were well rewarded. Members of this committee were—Janet Ciuiewicz, Rita Cousineau, Anna Danyluk, Alice Marconi, and Dorothy Quagliaroli. One of the last official duties of the class of 52 as a voting body took place when we elected our Motto Committee. The class let George Quagliaroli, Roberta Raccone, William Stone, and Janice Sullivan decide upon the motto for our class. Although March 15, might have been responsible for many tears of sorrow, no tears were shed by the Seniors when the Town Food Sale receipts totalled $95.74. We sincerely wish to thank all those who helped make this event so successful. CNI Page