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

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J J J J J J J THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 23 ATHLETICS BASKETBALL Tlie Uncrowned Champs,” is the title by which the team of 1951-1952 will be remembered. After winning fourteen consecutive games they were forced to forfeit them because of an ineligible player. With their morale broken they were forced to be satisfied with one victory in their last four games. If they had not been forced to forfeit those games, they would have been C. I. A. C. champs for the second consecu¬ tive year, and also would have had a good chance to become the first undefeated team in the history of the school. A great deal of credit for the successful season must be given to Windsor Locks ' s ace mentor, coach Spud Shapiro. With his coaching and good team play, Windsor Locks came out on top in all of the close ones. At this point I would like to say a little about the boys who have finished their high school careers. Billy McGinn, the slended forward who possessed a fine push shot and who also had good drive shots, made a definite scoring threat. This is shown by Bill ' s eleven point average for the season. George Quagliaroli was at his best when it came to pulling rebounds off both the offensive and defensive boards. He also had a good ret-shot which made him an offensive threat. Gene Africano, in the opinion of many, was the best defensive player in the league. Gene was best in the clutch as he showed in the Suffield and Bloomfield games. Along with this. Gene was a good driver and handed off for many hoops. Billy Stone was used mainly as a spot player and came through brilliantly when he was called upon to do so. Peter 1 enerowicz, veteran guard of the team, closed out four years of varsity com¬ petition in a blaze of glory. Petie was the team ' s leading scorer, averaging 16 points, and was regarded by all who saw him as one of the most outstanding ball handlers to grace the league in many a year. 1 here are several other players on whom I could write pages but I would rather have you come out to see them for yourself during the 1952-53 season. The varsity team was composed of Billy McGinn, George Quagliaroli, Gene Africano, Bill Stone, Peter Tenerowicz, Billy Corbin, Jim Popielarczyk, Fred Tenerowicz, Lenny Kulas, Louis Rossi, Tom Ccurtney and Rennie Pomeroy. The Junior Varsity also had a very good season and will contribute heavily to next years team which will be led by co-captains Jim Pcpieiarczyk and Fred Tenerowicz. LD CNI Page

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22 THE HIGH SCHOOL HEKALI) SCHOOL NEWS In September 1952, the total registration at Windsor Locks High School numbered 152 students. The Senior Class numbered 31 students; Junior Class, 27 students; Sophomore Class, 32 students; and the Freshman Class, 62 students. The only change in the faculty this year was that Mr. Jacob Teller of West Hartford replaced Mr. Jan Kok as Music Supervisor and Freshman English teacher. Mr. Teller has done an excellent job in organizing the Glee Club and the orchestra. Both groups made an appearance on a radio program November 10, and have played at high school assemblies and other school functions. The Senior Class gained a profit of $910 from the magazine sale which is the highest ever reached in the records of the school. The Press Club was organized in October and they have printed four issues of the Wilohi. The Scribblers ' Club was organized again this year and they have recently been very active in their foreign correspondence. A Thanksgiving Dance was sponsored by the Junior Class on November 22. An assembly was held on January 10. This assembly was originally scheduled for Christmas, but because of inclement weather on the day the assembly was scheduled, it had to be postponed to a later date. A food sale was held by the Senior Class on March 15 to raise much needed funds. The Basketball team made a trip to New York during March to witness the National Invitation Tournament. A testimonial banquet was held for the members of the basketball team and the cheerleaders on April 3. Maroon and white jackets were presented to the members of the varsity at the banquet. Many leading sport figures were in attendance. The Senior Class play entitled Don ' t Keep Him Waiting under the direction of Jacob Teller and Miss Lucille Smith was presented on April 18. The Senior Class made their annual trip to Washington during the last week in April. This about completes the activities at Windsor Locks High School for ' 52, but the knowledge that the students have obtained is the most important activity at the school, so I believe I should end the news in that way. William McGinn ' 52 r l l r l l l i [ L l l V l t. CNI Page

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24 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD BASEBALL All baseball candidates are currently working out and getting ready for the opening game of their eight-game season. The returning letter men are Billy Stone, Billy McGinn, Peter Tenerowicz, Billy Corbin, Louis Rossi, Lenny Kulas, Bobby Raccone along with newcomers Billy Booth, Tom Halloran, Robert English, Kenny Walters, Wesson Sargent, and Jimmy Lownds. Peter Tenerowicz ' 52 PERFECT SENIOR GIRL SHOULD HAVE: Lena Casinghino’s . Janet Ciulewicz ' s -.—.-.— Rita Cousineau ' s. Anna Danyluk ' s . Virginia Fournier ' s . Josie Glcmboski ' s . Nancy Johnson ' s . Patricia Logan ' s..... Alice Marconi ' s . Joan O ' Leary ' s . Dorothy Quagliaroli’s . Roberta Raccone’s...... Alberta Reeves ' . Nancy Rivers ' . Carol Staiger ' s . Margaret Sturino ' s . Janice Sullivan ' s . PERFECT SENIOR BOY SHOULD HAVE: Eugene Africano ' s . Robert Croshaw ' s . Richard Gabarino ' s .—. William McGinn ' s Lester O ' Leary ' s Donald Oliva ' s. Robert Pinatti ' s . William Price ' s George Quagiaroli ' s. William Stone ' s . Quietness Carefreeness Raven Locks .Sociability Talkativeness .Diligence Personality Sense of Humor Intelligence . Wit .Friendliness Artistic Ability Co-operativeness Courtesy Helpfulness .Voice Politeness Ability As An Actor .Subtleness .Wit .Vitality .Sincerity .Friendliness .Height Information On Sports Sense Of Humor .Personality ' ' r ' ' ' r ■ r [ [ I ! I I I 1 1 J CNI Page