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

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THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD 23 FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS President .......Charles Sidway Vice-President Robert Lee SflPW -t.tr) Ross Ksumca Treasurer ...Carolyn Kulas The first meeting held by the Freshman Class was to nominate candidates for president. At the second class meeting, the president was elected and also the vice-president. Herbert Steiger was chosen as the A. A. representative. The third class meeting was held to elect the secretary and treasurer. At this meeting the amount of the dues was selected by the class for their present school term. A fourth meeting was called to decide what kind of gift should be sent to David Alfano, who was hospitalized after he had been struck by an automobile. At the fifth class meeting, it was decided that the Freshman Class give a dance to raise money for the class treasury. The dance was held February 19, 1955. At the same meeting Judith Vaitukaitis was elected to the Herald Board. The Freshmen who are on the Wilohi staff are Florence Seaha, Ramon Lecour and Arthur Ntgro. Judith Vaitukaitis ’58

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22 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD The Athletic Association Representatives were elected on November 3. Those elected for the position were Gloria Favata, William Francis, and Robert Gilligan. On February 14, 1955, a meeting was held to decide on arrangements for the prom. The following committees and their chairmen are thus: Decorating: chairman, James Lownds; Publicity: chairman, Madelyn Bollea; Refreshments: chairman, Judy Parmelee; Gift: chairman; Virginia Marcotti; Orchestra: chairman, Robert Gilligan; Cleanup: chairman, Arthur Pfeiffer. The decoration committee decided the theme of the prom would be a cruise to the South Sea Islands, and named it An Evening On The Islands.” The prom was held on May 20, 1955. Joseph Racone was host and Rose Bouchard was hostess. On February 22, 1955, a meeting was held to elect a class reporter for the Herald. Madelyn Bollea was elected. Madelyn Bollea ' 56 SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS President .. .....Raymond Marconi Vice-President ..Charles Simonetta Secretary .Roberta Quagliaroli Treasurer ........Moyra McGladrigan The first meeting of the Sophomore Class was held October 6, at three o ' clock. The above officers were elected. Dues were set at a dollar per month. A Ways and Means Committee was formed, consisting of Elizabeth Anderson as chairman, Mary Lou Corrow, James Fitzpatrick, Joyce Micha and Robert Oliva. The second meeting took place on November 3. Raymond Marconi and Russell Jubrey were elected for the Athletic Association Representatives. The Ways and Means Committee on November 11 decided upon a Christmas Hop for December 17. The third meeting took place on January 20 at three o ' clock. A class project of selling sweatshirts, emblems and beanies was decided upon. A committee consisting of Raymond Marconi, Robert Oliva, Roberta Quagliaroli and Moyra McGladrigan was selected. The class profit was made. The last meeting was held on February 8, at 9:15 A.M. Jettie Mae Moorefield was elected Class Editor for The Herald.” James Whitton was elected to the Ways and Means Committee. Jettie Mae Moorefield ’57

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24 THE HIGH SCHOOL HERALD SCHOOL NEWS In September 1954, the total registration at Windsor Locks High was 203 students. The classes numbered Seniors 39; Juniors 42; Sophomores 40; and Freshmen 82. The Senior Class started the year off by selling more magazines than any other class. The Freshman class gave a dance, February 19. The Sophomores sold emblems, beanies and sweat shirts. Both classes made a profit which added to their treasury. On March 30, a Career Day was held for the first time at Windsor Locks with the following speakers: (1) Secretarial Work—Michael C. Cordera (2) Nursing—Miss Constance Drum and Miss Jane Carroll (3) College—Reuben Johnson (4) Industry—Arthur J. Fehlber (5) Trade School—C. F. Greco On April 4, the Seniors held a food sale which netted a sizable profit. In the same month the class play, Men Are Like Street Cars”, was held which also made a profit. An Evening On The Islands” was the theme of the Junior From which was very successful. Jani Ann Downks ' 55 SPORTS NEWS BASKETBALL The 1954-1955 Windsor Locks High School Basketball Team, also known as The Raiders”, deserves all the praise and honor this article can afford. Their splendid record has been unequalled in Windsor Locks history. Coached by former Athletic Director Elias Shapiro, now vice-principal, the boys tallied a nineteen and one record for the season. After winning the Central Valley C League with an undefeated sixteen game record, they went on to defeat Valley Regional, Putnam and Stafford in the tournaments held at New Britain State Teachers’ College and the University of Con¬ necticut. In the decisive battle with Ellsworth for the State Class C Championship, The Raiders put up a gallant fight, but because their ranks had been wracked and depleted by the illness of three of the five starters, the team went down to defeat. Although they failed to capture the coveted state championship, the team closed the seaon with a trail of broken records behind them. On December 7, The Raiders