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

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SCHOOL NEWS In early September Windsor Locks High School opened its doors for the second time in the new building. Through these doors passed 3S Seniors, 69 Juniors, 64 Sophomores, and 121 Freshmen. Three teachers joined the faculty: Mrs. Alice Clack, Mathematics; Mr. John O ' Brien, seventh grade; and Mrs. F.dna Priest, seventh grade. On opening day the Principal, Mr. Elia, Shapiro, gave the annual orientation program welcoming the students back fot another year of study. At the end of this month the Seniors held their annual Magazine Sale to raise funds for the Washington trip. In November the Cheerleaders opened the basketball season with a pep rally in the new spacious gym. Also during this month the Freshmen Social and the Election Day Food Sale held by the Senior Class were successful activities. December was an important month for the honor students, who were inducted into the ncwly-fcrmed Leander Jackson Chapter of the National Honor Society. Spon¬ sors of this society are Mrs. Josephine Oa tes and Miss Helene Leary. Also held during this month was the annual carol sing of the High School Glee Club. January brought a talent show presented by grades 7 and 8. A musical instrument demonstration program was presented by a Mr. John Tirkot. The month of February witnessed the first one-act play ever presented by the newly formed WILOHI Dramatic Club. The name of the production was LAST NIGHT ' S PAPER. The audience was very enthusiastic, and the play was a complete success. In another assembly students of the University of Connecticut presented a program called The Student ' s View of the University cf Connecticut.” April was a month full of activities. The Senior Class Food Sale and the Senior Class Play helped to finance the Seniors annual trip to Washington, enjoyed at the end of this month. The play, entitled THE BABYSITTER, was particularly enjoyable. The Sophomore Social, held late in the month, was a gay record hop. In May another one-act play entitled CALL IT A DAY was presented by the WILOHI Dramatic Club. Also, a film on highway safety was shown by the Connecticut State Police. An outstanding event of the month was the annual Junior Prom which this year was held in the new ' gymnasium for the first time. On Friday, May 10, 1957, the annual Career Day was held at the high school. Representatives from Connecticut General, Hamilton Aircraft, Trinity College, Hartford Hospital, Ward School of Elec¬ tronics and G. Fox and Company spoke about opportunities in their fields. During the refreshment hour, representatives of various branches of the armed services talked informally with the students. On June 14 the Seniors held their annual Class Night exercises and on June 20, graduation exercises. On the morning of June 21, Senior Assembly ended the school year of 1956-1957. Robert Oliva ’57

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