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

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EDITORIAL When the world learned that the Russians had launched Sputnik, one of the questions raised was Why did the U.S.S.R. beat the United States in launching a satellite?” Many answers to this question have been advanced. Chief among them was the statement that the schools in the United States are not doing an adequate job of educating young people; that too many snap” courses are being offered in place of the basic subjects: mathematics, science, history, English, and foreign languages. As a result of this criticism many schools are revamping their curricula. Here in Windsor Locks High School, we students can consider ourselves fortunate, for our school has always tried to maintain high academic standards while satisfying the needs of all types of students. Curriculum changes which give educational advan¬ tages to all students are constantly being made. The college preparatory curriculum demands sustained effort in all of the basic subjects. Next year a third year of French will be offered, and third and fourth years of Latin are plann ed for the near future. While emphasizing this strong academic preparation, our school has also given heed to the students who will work in business, in industry ' , or in the home. The commercial curriculum affords students the opportunity to be thoroughly prepared in all business techniques. And several years ago after an intense curriculum study by administration and staff, the industrial arts and homemaking curricula were made available. The industrial arts courses are designed specifically for those students who desire exploratory training for employment in industry. Four new courses in industrial arts will be added next year. The homemaking courses are open to those students seeking practical education in preparation for home and family living. Nor are new courses the only means by which our school strives to maintain high standards. Next year all seniors will be required to take five subjects. There will also be a new system for determining a student’s eligibility to pass on to a higher grade. The point system will be replaced by a unit system; each major subject will count one unit; physical education will count ] A of a unit. That our administrators and teachers have planned wisely is being evidenced in competitive testing. More and more Windsor Locks High School students are register¬ ing high scores on statewide and national aptitude and achievement tests. We students hope that changes toward improvement in educational standards will continue. We can do our part by making the most of our opportunities. Michael Pleva ’59 Patricia Samuelrich 59 Sandra Sheridan 60 Carol Sicbaldi ’60

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LORAINNE MARY WHEATON “LORI’ General Course; Dramatic Club ’56, ’57; Future Teachers Club 58. “Happiness is si eechle8s .“ ik ALAN WHITE “AL“ General Course; Biology Club ’55, ' 56; Dramatic Club ’57, ’58; Chorus ' 57, ' 58; Ticket Committee. Senior Class Play 58; Third Prize, Magazine Sale ' 58; Class Trip ’58. “As if true pride were not also humble.’ ROBERT THOMAS ZACE “ZACE” General Course; Basketball ' 55, ’56, 57, ’58; Ticket Committee ' 55, ‘56; President, History Club ’56; Biology Club ' 57; Senior Food Sale ' 58; Magazine Sale Certificate ' 58; Stage Committee, Class Play ' 58; Library Club 58; Class Trip ' 58; Clean-up Commit¬ tee. Senior Ball ' 58; Magazine Salesmanship Cer¬ tificate ' 58. “The man that laughs must sure well.

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President .. Vice-President Secretary .. Treasurer . SENIOR CLASS NEWS .....Robert Lee ....Herbert Staiger Frances Lukas Judith Vaitukaitis The first meeting of the Senior Class was held to elect officers and to form com¬ mittees. The A.A. Representatives chosen were: David Alfano, Patricia Root, John Wallan and Beverly Marcotti. The Senior Magazine Sale proved highly successful; the class broke all previous records of sales. Thomas Barberie, captain of the winning team, sold the most sub¬ scriptions. The food sale on Election Day and the Senior Class Cake Sale also added to the kitty for the Washington trip. In preparation for the yearbook and graduation, the photography studio of G. Fox Company of Hartford was engaged to take class pictures. Royal blue and white were chosen for class colors and also for caps and gowns. On April 11, 1958, the Senior Class staged a three-act comedy, Seventeen Is Terrific. The play was one of the best performances ever staged at the high sch ool, and the class would like to express their appreciation to all the faculty members who helped to make this such a successful occasion. From April 21 to April 25 forty-eight seniors enjoyed the annual class trip to Washington, D. C. The itinerary included side trips to Fort McHenry, Annapolis, Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Mount Vernon. Under the chairmanship of Charles Sidway, the class held its semi-formal ball on May 17, 1958, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This was the last class activity before graduation. Herbert Staiger ’58