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

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I I I J r I f I r i r » JUNIOR CLASS President . Vice-President Secretary ... . Treasurer .Robert Lee Herbert Staiger .Frances Lukas Judith Vaitukaitis JUNIOR CLASS NEWS The first meeting of the Junior Class was held on September 12, 1956, to elect officers. The following representatives to the Athletic Association were elected: David Alfano, Barbara Pinatti, and John Wallen. At the second meeting Margaret Eagan was elected as Junior Class Editor for the HERALD Board. On March 12, 1957, plans were started for the Junior Prom. The following were chairmen: General Chairman, Robert Lee; Decorating Committee, Frances Lukas and Joyce Fetko; Ticket Committee, Margaret Eagan; Gift Commit tee, Patricia Root; Refresh¬ ment Committee, Todd Pohorylo; Orchestra Committee, Joseph Kelly; Clean-up Com¬ mittee, Thomas Barberie. The prom was held Saturday, May 18, in the new high school gymnasium. The theme of the prom, as chosen by the Decorating Committee was Gateway to Paradise.” Robert Lee and Barbara Pinatti were host and hostess! Music was by Eddie Young ' s orchestra. Margaret Eagan ’58 CNI Page

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EDITORIAL THE NOT-SO-MAGIC MAGIC NUMBER During recent years, the number 16 has become a magic number for too many high school students. To them it represents the age at which they can supposedly stop learning and start earning—as if one can ever stop learning! Great men, such as Dr. Albert Einstein, have devoted their whole lives to learning—learning for the sake of humanity. Learning is just another form of curiosity, although without it we would still be living in the dark ages. So if men can find a life ' s work starting with nothing but curiosity, why can ' t students find enough of interest to them to keep them in school after their 16th birthdays? Don ' t they know that without a high school diploma they have little chance of ever holding a responsible position, and of enjoying the feeling cf trust and security that goes with it? Apparently not, since students continue to quit school in alarmingly large numbers as soon as they are 16. But in Windsor Locks the situation isn ' t completely hopeless, for, during the past few years, many outside organizations, as well as the school itself, have contrived to provide the interest needed to keep students in school in the form of clubs, contests, and other activities. To mention just a few, there is the Northern Connecticut Science Fair, sponsored by the Hartford Times. This fair gives scientifically-minded pupils a chance to compete for prizes with other pupils from neighboring towns and counties. The two top exhibitors are sent to the National Science Fair, held in Los Angeles this year. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Oratorical Contest gives these interested in public speaking an opportunity to demonstrate their form and, in addition, their ability to do research. There are also numerous essay contests sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Fire Department, and other organizations. Moreover, the school itself just last year initiated a club program under which students possessing common interests may gather together for meetings during school time. With all these activities the student should no longer waver between staying in school and quitting, but enjoy himself to such an extent that he will not even think of retiring. It is even possible that between club meetings, extra projects, and contests he may have a few spare moments in which he will have nothing to do but soak up some of the wisdom poured forth most generously by our excellent faculty. Thus in the light of this greater knowledge he may recognize the true value of his schooling and help to make 16 a not-so-magic magic number. Joseph Kelly ' 58 Michael Pleva ' 59

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SOPHOMORE CLASS President .. Vice-President Secretary . Treasurer .. Phyllis Kucharski Mic:hael Pleva .Virginia Kane Beverly Lambert SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS The first meeting of the Sophomore Class was held on September 12, 1956. At this meeting the class officers were elected. Celeste Greene and Robert Wichniewicz were chosen as Athletic Association representatives and Judith Agnoli was chosen Class Editor of the HERALD. A special meeting was held January 18th, 1957, to vote for the Athletic Editor and the School Editor of the HERALD. On April 8 the class officers held a meeting to discuss plans for the Sophomore Hop. The following committees and their chairmen were chosen: Clean-up Com¬ mittee, Allan Pernigotti; Music Committee, Virginia Kane; Refreshment Committee, Patricia Allen; Decoration Committee, Beverly Lambert; Ticket Committee, Michael Pleva; Publicity Committee, Patricia Samuelrich. This dance, a record hop, was held on April 26. Judith Agnoli ' 59