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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 17 SENIOR CLASS NEWS President . Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer .. Robert Kelsey Stephen Kucharski .Janet Grabiec ..Judith Morin On September 22, the Senior Class held their first meeting to select members for the Budget Committee. Competition was keen, but three were finally chosen. They were Mary Simonetta, Joan Balletti, and Ronald Christian. William Booth, Delores Fontaine, Maureen Flanders, and Muriel Stewart were also chosen as repre¬ sentatives for the Athletic Association. Now the seniors were preparing for their all-important magazine sale. They knew they would have to work especially hard to break last year’s sales record. James Pesci and Judith Morin were elected to captain the two teams. Finally, the total figures for the sale were added, and we discovered we had broken last year’s record of sales by almost fifty dollars. Our profit for the sale was $1,089 35 out of a total of $3,250.20. The top salesmen were Maureen Flanders, Robert Kelsey, and Ann Fisher. On October 28, the losing team held a party for the winning team, the faculty, and the Juniors. Entertainment included movies, a skit, refreshments, and dancing. At another meeting, students were chosen to serve on the Election Day Luncheon. The class voted to have the same members for this committee that served on the Sandwich Sale Committee. In order to increase the treasury, a Card Committee was started. Serving on this committee were Delores Fontaine, Lynn Gondek and Joan Therrien. The Sandwich Sale Committee brought in a good profit throughout the year. Under the supervision of their chairman, Ann Fisher, the students took turns each week, bringing something that could be sold to the other students at recess. A Food Sale was held in the Town Clerk s Office on February 27. It proved a success and added $92.50 to the treasury. Mary Simonetta was given the DAR Award. This award is presented to a senior girl for being outstanding in dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. The next big project was their class play. A committee was chosen to solicit advertisements for the class play program. Members on this committee were Robert Kelsey, Nelson Perry, Maureen Flanders, Ann Fisher, and Judith Morin. A Ticket Committee was also chosen. Janet Grabiec, Joan Balletti, Lynn Gondek, Muriel Stewart, Maureen Flanders, Robert Kelsey, and Nelson Perry were selected.

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16 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD by the La Pointe Plascamold for a time. Next, there is the company of E. Horton and Sons. This was started by Eli Horton, who was the inventor of the Chuck which bears his name. T his Horton Chuck, which has become universally known, was placed on the market in 1855. Later on, in 1881, the Windsor Locks Machine Company was started by E. E. Latham, Edwin Upton and George Glover. Saint Marys Church was started in 1827. This was the first time that a priest, in response to a request of one of the very small number of Catholics here at the time, travelled all the way from New York for the purpose of making a sick call. Services were continued here until the coming of the first resident pastor. Reverend James Smythe, in June 1852. The corner stone of the Church was laid September 14, of the same year, and on Christmas day the church was occupied for the first time. The rectory, which stands adjoining the church, was built in 1879. Saint Mary ' s School, standing on Grove Street, was completed in 1889. It is interesting to note that many years ago, when a person passed away, he was carried on a bier on men s shoulders. The carriers formed a procession and from time to time changes were made by the men to relieve them from the weight of the bier. A man’s total funeral expenses in 1804, were less than six dollars. It was said that once, a man charged one of his neighbors for the use of his horse and wagon to attend a funeral, as there was never an undertaker seen at funerals. A fine granite building is located at the south end of the town. This is the Memorial Hall which was donated, in 1891, by Charles E. Chaffee. Just south of the main entrance and in front of the building is a polished marble slab with this inscription in gold letters: Soldiers ' Memorial Hall, built by Charles E. Chaffee and presented by him to J. H. Converse Post, No. 67, G. A. R. in memory of those who went from Windsor Locks and lost their lives in the service of our Country in the late Civil War.’’ It is here that the different organizations meet and hold socials, today. The opening of the 1 wentieth Century brought peace to the people of the town although during World War I and World War II, many of the local young men fought and some gave their lives for their country. During World War II, the United States Army set up a military base on some property at the north end of the town. This base was the headquarters for many soldiers. Later it was changed to a commercial flying field. Hence, Bradley Field has made Windsor Locks an important place in air travel. Today, the town has many places where its young people can get together for recreation. It has a public park, where recently a huge swimming pool has been con¬ structed. During the hot summer months the pool is a gathering place for youngsters and oldsters, as well. This year will mark the one hundredth year of the incorporation of Windsor Locks. There will be dances, contests, floats from the various organizations, and different contests to celebrate this event. June 1, 1954, will mark the beginning of another 100 years of history for the town of Windsor Locks. In the years to come, we hope this town will advance as rapidly in industry and in the opportunities offered its citizens as it has in the past. Maralyn Ciparelli ' 55

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18 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD On April 23, the Senior Class Flay, I ' m A Family Crisis”, was presented to further our dreams of Washington. The senior class wishes to thank Mr. Luke, Mr. Teller, Mr. Corcoran and Miss Smith for helping to make the play the success it was. Next, the class chose a Motto Committee. Serving on this committee were Ann Fisher, Maureen Flanders, Judith Morin, Ronald Christian, and Ronald Rittlinger. This committee chose four mottoes they thought were appropriate, and presented them to the other members of the class to vote upon. Their choice was Our Aim: Success; Our Hope: to Win”; we also selected White and Gold for our class colors. Last, but certainly not least, came the announcement that our Washington trip was scheduled from May 4 to May 8. Everyone was excited just hearing about the details of the trip. After that, came Class Night and Graduation. All in all, our last year has been a very happy and prosperous one. We wish to thank those who helped make it possible. Good Luck, Class of 54, and May God Be With You! Judy Morin ’54 JUNIOR CLASS NEWS President Thomas Johnson Vice-President Louis Rossi Secretary Ann Raccone Treasurer Nancy Fuller On September 22, 1953, the class voted on their ring. The style chosen was the Aurora.” On February 15, 1954, a meeting was held to decide on the prom. The following committees and their chairmen were elected as follows: Decorating: Chairman, Nancy Fuller; Refreshment: Chairman, Rena Piaggi; Ticket: Chairman, Ann Raccone; Orchestra: Chairman, Louis Rossi; Publicity: Chairman, Robert Salvato; Gift: Chair¬ man, Doris Lanati; Clean-up: Chairman, Thomas Johnson, Assistants, Peter Carniglia and Kenneth Walters. The decoration committee decided the prom was to be called Evening in Paris. This was agreeable to the class. The prom was held on May 14, 1954. Ronald Pomeroy was host and Ann Raccone was hostess. On April 2, 1954, a meeting was held to elect an editor for the Herald. Jane Ann Downes was chosen. Jane Ann Downes ' 55