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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 C.RT AN EDUCATION The question is often asked, how much better off is an American with a modern liberal education, or college education than one who stopped with the elementary school or high school ? The answer is obvious, for we know a person is best prepared for life when his education has been related to his natural traits and abilities. Many students have had their life prospects ruined by being driven through school and left bewildered and unprepared for practical life, when a more liberal program, including definite vocational training, would have been more to their liking and abilities. On the other hand, many an able young man or woman, eager to enter professional life, has had his educational preparation cut short because of financial difficulties and has been handicapped for life as a result. Hence, the best education is that which is best fitted to the needs of the individual concerned. If his talents lie in the vocational fields, he should be aided through the schools to pursue that type of training. If his talents show ability in certain professions, the school and the community should help the student to get the necessary college education, and if need be, by means of scholarships, student loans, etc. Thus the modern high school needs vocational courses as well as college courses. The world is now in the grip of a great industrial revolution which probably will continue for half a century or more. One result is that the work of the world will be done with only a fraction of the human labor and other service that is now required. Poorly prepared individuals will have little opportunity in the increased competition, and good vocational preparation will be more essential. During the past decade unemployment has fallen more and more heavily upon the poorly prepared young man or woman who is often unable to get a start in practical employment Therefore, thorough preparation for a calling, in whatever field is suitable, is of increasing importance. Another result of the industrial revolution will be an increase of leisure. Yet leisure without education, disciplined character, and appreciation may be harmful. One of the greatest responsibilities of education today is to increase knowledge and appreciation of those interests and activities that give zest and freshness to life while at the same time they refine and strengthen character. According to a recent writer, American education is growing vigorously and hopefully, but the problems it has to face in the increasing complexity of our civiliza¬ tion seem to be increasing no less rapidly.” A century ago the appropriate advice to youth was the well-known slogan: Go West, Young Man, Go West.” Today the slogan might well be Get an Education, Young Man, Get an Education. Ann Racx.one ' 55

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD Hi EDITORIALS CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE Life ' s crystal ball is cloudy to those who do not know how to tell the future. Perhaps it is just as well, since the future might hold a number of dark moments. However, the future is so uncertain that we must be prepared to take the good with the bad and be content with those things that are material which we can help to improve. What does the future hold for you, the graduates of the class of 1953? Are you planning a career, or are you willing to let Fate lead your life? Fate can be wrong; therefore, it is up to you to decide what your life will be like when you leave high school. Until graduation, your life has revolved around the school, a limited number of people in the community, and a routine that has been much the same for the past twelve years. But as you go out to make a place for yourself in the world, you actually begin a new phase or chapter of your life. You will meet new circumstances, new people, an unlimited number of influences, and new challenges. Thus in this new environment you set out to find your fortune, to take up a career, or to settle down to a job. Each persen tries to accomplish the objective he has planned for himself, but there are not many who actually reach their goal. For instance, in college you may prepare for a profusion that you think you have always wanted, such as medicine, nursing, teaching or engineering; but after a few attempts, the course is not what you had expected and you change to some thing else. It may not be the course that does not appeal to you; it may well be the necessary studying and training that are required for the course. As a result, nothing seems interesting and appealing to you and you leave college to take a job. perhaps in an office or factory, only to find that that is not very interesting either. What new, you wonder, in your discouragement. The answer lies within yourself. You must study yourself and your interests, and then remember that interest is often created by the individual ' s willingness to make the future interesting. The same is true of a position in an office or any other job. If a person does not try to create interest in anything, he may be considered a failure and the world has no room for a failure. Only when a person realizes this, does he beg n to take notice of things that were once dull and uninteresting to him. Soon, graduation will be close at hand and commencement exercises will begin. Commencement does not mean the end of learning, but rather the beginning or commencing of new friendships, new experiences, new learning in the ' chool of life. What are ycu ready to commence? If you have put off making a decision, you can wait no longer. This applies not only to the graduate but to every high school r tudent. New is the time to decide what your place in the future will be. Mary Simonetta ' 54

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18 Secretary Treasurer President Vice-President the high school HEKALI) SENIOR CLASS NEWS James Popielarczyk Loins Gallerani Ruth Pomeroy Shirley DuBois The first meeting was held on September 9, and the seniors elected Dolores Cappanari, Ann Piaggi, and Ruth Pomeroy to serve on the Budget Committee. At the same meeting, four members were elected for the Athletic Association. Competition was keen but Fred Ostrowski, Gayle Fitzpatrick, Leonard Kulas, and Elizabeth Toth were elected. Ann Piaggi and Anthony Daniel were chosen as captains for the magazine- sales campaign. Both had the responsibility of getting their team members to sell magazines. There were no tears when the Sales Campaign ended. The class made an all- time record by a total sale of $3,207, and received a profit of $1,113.13. The top salesmen were Fred Ostrowski, Ann Piaggi, and Thomas Halloran. On October 9, the losing team held a party which included movies, a skit, and a dance. On November 4, Election day, the seniors held a food sale. The members on the committee were as follows: Fred Ostrowski, Thomas Halloran, Dolores Cappanari, William Corbin, Ruth Pomeroy, Helen Bednarz, and Betty Toth. The seniors were certainly proud of the profit they made. A card committee was started to help increase the finances of the treasury. Robert Raccone, Chairman, Louis Gallerani, Ann Piaggi, and James Popielarczyk served on this committee. They sold some Christmas cards and some all-occasion cards. The sandwich sale committee, under the supervision of Ruth Pomeroy, brought in a good profit for the year. Others who served on the committee are Thomas Halloran, Beatrice Sharp, Shirley DuBois, Dolores Cappanari, Florence Fetko, Margaret McLeod, and Ann Piaggi. A food sale was held in the Town Clerks Office on January 31. It was a success and added a lot to the class treasury. The people who helped to make this sale a success were Ruth Pomeroy, Fred Ostrowski, William Corbin, Dolores Cappanari, Martha Sirois, and George Ulitsch. Ruth Pomeroy was given the DAR Award. She was selected by her class and the faculty for being outstanding in dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Our dreams of graduation were soon coming true when the class elected green and gold as their class colors and their motto, Today we follow; tomorrow we lead. A Business Advertising Committee was chosen for the Senior Class Play. Those who served on the committee were Fred Ostrowski, Louis Gallerani, Ruth Pomeroy, Dolores Cappanari, William Corbin, and Joseph Ditto. Also, a Ticket Committee was chosen. Fred Ostrowski, Elizabeth Tcth, Shirley DuBois, Florence Fetko. Ruth Pomeroy and Margaret McLeod were elected. rwaSe d