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

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Junior Class President.Robert F. Stanger Vice-President.Robert G. Vaitukaitis Secretary.Linda A. Scheele Treasurer .Carol A. Sicbaldi JUNIOR CLASS NEWS In September representatives to the Student Council were elected by their home¬ rooms. Those elected were Ann Marie Barberie, Linda Scheele, Carol Sicbaldi, Robert Vaitukaitis, and John Vecchione. Class officers were also elected. Early in November Maryellen Flanagan was chosen Junior Class Editor for the HERALD. Later in this month the representatives for the company supplying class rings visited the school, and Juniors were measured for their rings, which arrived »n » December. In January the annual Polio Drive of Windsor Locks was conducted by the Junior Class under the chairmanship of Lewis Krupka. Also during January Junior Class members began selling school note paper in order to raise money for the Washington trip next year. In April Susan Grady and Carol Sicbaldi were chosen to attend Laurel Girls’ State; Robert Stanger, Wilson Taylor, and John Vecchione were chosen to attend Nutmeg Boys’ State. After our winter vacation, plans were started for the annual Junior Prom. The following chairmen were elected: General Chairman, Robert Stanger- Decorating Chairman, Maryllen Flanagan; Ticket and Program Chairman, Linda Scheele- Gift Chairman, Maureen Carniglia; Publicity Chairman. Susan Grady Refreshment Chairman, John Lee; Orchestra Chairman, Donald Poulin; and Clean-up Chairman 1 Robert Vaitukaitis. The prom was held on Saturday, May 16, 1959. The theme was “Sea Fantasy.’’ Robert Andersen and Sandra Sheridan were host and hostess Music was supplied by Billy Booth. Since the prom was the most outstanding event of our Junior Year the class would like to extend sincere thanks to all who contributed to this project. Maryellen Flanagan ’60 LD CNI Page

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School News At the sound of the 8:25 bell on an early September morning the school year 1958- 1959 began. Three new teachers were welcomed to the faculty—Miss Mary-Ann Colby, Librarian; Mr. Donald A. Dugas, French; and Mr. Harold Robinson, English and social studies. The teachers as well as the students were active in various activities all through the school year. The faculty presented a three-act comedy entitled Books and Crooks, the proceeds of which were donated to t he Scholarship Fund. During February the faculty of the grammar and high schools played a benefit basketball game against the varsity. Many educational, as well as entertaining, assemblies were presented during the school year. Three movies Our Mr. Sun, Hcmu the Mayniftcent, and The Mystery of the Cosmic Bays —were piesented under the sponsorship of the Bell Tele¬ phone Company. Dr. Kurt Singer, noted author, spoke on the spy system in the U. S. and abroad. Kenneth A. Wheeler gave an informative and interesting speech, “The Fabulous New York Stock Exchange.” At a Christmas assembly the Dramatic Club and the Music Department presented a program. The Dramatic Club presented a one-act comedy, The Fantastic Mr. C. While two narrators read the Christmas story, the chorus sang Christmas songs. Then the entire student body joined in a carol sing. April 17 was Career Day. While the freshmen and sophomores met in the audi¬ torium with Mr. Robert Jackson and Dr. John Kennedy, the juniors and seniors attended various talks on college and careers. Speakers were Mr. William Lammers, Springfield College; Miss Jane Korza, New Britain Teachers College; Mr. George Craig Bryant College; Miss Esther West and Miss Margaret Eagan, Hartford Hos¬ pital; ' Mr! Murray Carter, Hartford Regional Technical School; Dr. Kendall, Hart¬ ford Hospital; United Airlines l epresentatives; Mrs. Eleanor Simpson, Connecticut General; Mr. Niles, Hamilton Standard; and representatives of all the services for men and women. To terminate the assembly programs for the year, the seniors—the first class to complete four years in the new high school -— presented the traditional Senior Assembly. On February 14 and 15 the annual science fair was held in the high school. The judges awaided prizes to the following: Senior Division first prize, Mark Bar- bieri; second prize, Stanley Babiarz and George Cole; third prize, Frank Manncllo; Junior Division first prize, William J. Fournier; second prize, Robert Harrison and Dieter Kowaluk; third prize, Thomas Kulas and Thomas Tkacz. During the school year a new system of elections was put into practice. A student who wishes a class office or election to the Student Council requests a petition from his homeroom teacher. He acquires fifteen signatures from classmates and then submits his petition for voting and tabulation. On June 18 senior graduation was held in the high school auditorium. At this time forty-seven students proudly received their diplomas and completed twelve years of study. Patricia A. Samuelrich ’59 CNI Page

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Sophomore Class President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer ... .Richard Meek Marjorie Gherlone .Anita Pinatti . Dorothy Wurster SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS The first meeting of the Sophomore Class was held on January 8, 1959. The above class officers were elected: and Gloria Babiarz was elected Sophomore Class Editor for the HERALD. The Sophomore Social was held on April 3, 1959. The following committees and their chairmen were named: Advertising Committee, Susan Root: Clean-up Committee, Paul Scheele; Decoration Committee, Gloria Babiarz: Record Committee, Donna Pesci: Refreshment Committee, Susan Daly; Ticket Committee, Kathleen Burke. The dance theme, “Apple Blossom Time ’ gave everyone the spring spirit. Gloria Babiarz ’61 CNI