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

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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

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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 HEKALI) 19 On April 10, the Senior Class Play, Those Websters , was presented to help make our dreams of Washington come true. Everyone worked hard to make the play a success. It was announced that April 28 to May 2 were the dates of the long awaited trip. This trip, next to graduation, means a lot to every senior class who has worked hard all the year to make it possible. The Senior Class wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who has helped make this year a prosperous one. May God Bless You, and may your future be brighter. Dolores Cappanari ' 53 JUNIOR CLASS NEWS ...... William Booth ..Stephen Kucharski .Joan Therrien .Robert Minch President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer At the first meeting of the Junior class, the students elected the Campus King as the style of the class ring. The second meeting was to select the A. A. Representatives and to set up a definite amount for the class dues. A. A. Representatives—Judy Morin, Ronald Rittlinger, and Maureen Flanders. The majority of the class voted to have the class dues one dollar a month. Muriel Stewart was elected Junior Class Editor. At the third meeting the class discussed the Junior Prom and the committees. The theme of the prom is to be The Coronation Ball”. The date set for the Junior Prom was May 29, and it was to be a formal dance. The various committees selected were as follows: Orchestra Chairman—James Pesci Assistant—William Booth Decorations Chairman—Grace Newman Assistants—Judy Morin, Stephen Kucharski, and Janet Grabic Refreshments Chairman—Mary Simonetta Assistants—Joan Therrien, Joyce Quagliaroii, and Muriel Stewart Gift Committee Chairman—Judy Morin Assistants— Janet Grabiec, Ann Fisher, and Muriel Stewart Ticket Committee Chairman—Ann Fisher Assistants—Maureen Flanders and Miriam Warner Muriel Stewart ' 54 CNI Page