Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1936 volume:

— To the Class of 1936 GREETINGS a class you are entitled to the distinction of being pioneers. The American nation has been built through arduous enterprises led by hardy adventurers. You may regard your ellorts in the Berlin High School as an adventure typifying the American pioneer tradition. We trust that you will look back upon the Berlin High School as an institution which not only dispensed learning but which also pointed out to you a liner and better mode of living. Magnum opus esto perpetuum. CALVIN E. WILCOX Superintendent of Schools T h e L A M P 1 9 3 £ DEDICATION IN an endeavor to show our appreciation for his tireless elTorts to make it possible for us to graduate from the Berlin High School, richer in in- tellectual knowledge, and nobler in character than we ordinarily would have been had we not received the individual attention of our faculty, we, the class of 1936, dedicate this first edition of “The Berlin High Lamp” to our Superintendent, Calvin E. W ilcox. Calvin E. Wilcox, B.S., Ed. M. BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Richard B. Pinches, Chairman Mrs. Adelaide B. Deming, Vice Chairman Mrs. Edith L. Griffith, Secretary Mr. A. Gilbert Johnson Mr. Horace H. Raymond Mr. Raymond A. McKeon Mr. E. Vernon Reed Mr. John A. Moore Mr. George W. Sullivan I HROUGH the untiring efforts of our Board of Education, we have obtained for our town a four year high school, fully equipped and duly accredited in the state. We, the class of 1936, are especially grateful to this body that they have bestowed upon us the privilege of being the first class to graduate from Berlin High School. Surely, without the persistence and willingness of these individuals we would not have been able to obtain an education in our home town with so much satisfaction and enjoyment. May we, as graduates, prove ever deserving of their worthy and admirable efforts in our behalf. FACULTY Calvin E. Wilcox, Superintendent and Principal Herbert L. Hall, Dean of Boys Mathematics M ARY C. M ulcahy, Dean of Girls Senior Class Advisor English and Latin Santino M. Vasquez, Secretary Commercial Geography Mabelle Barnes English and Rhetoric Gertrude Bunce Freshman Class Advisor General Science and Biology Thomas Byrnes Chemistry arid Mathematics Hildur Claudelin Social Studies John F. Deming English, French, and Mathematics E. Beed Hardy Practical Arts and Science William V. Harris Music and English Frank B. Kramer Sophomore Class Advisor English and Social Studies Irene L. Lieber English and Social Studies Margaret McGrath English Marjorie Mueller History and French Laura Salerni Typewriting, Bookkeeping, and Shorthand Junior Business Training Marion Van Deusen Junior Class Advisor Typewriting, Shorthand, and Jr. Business Training Ethel Wright Practical Arts and Science EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief, Mary Lukasiewicz Assistant Editor , Eltjo Ensing Business Manager, Edward Gac.ek Associate Editors Mona Parkinson Florence Miglioli Ruth Claudelin Betty Lou Troup Stella Godek Typists Anna Indelak Anna Pajor Oredona Lanza Clara Biskupiak Petty Mueller Florine Day It is our privilege to submit to the public the first edition of “The Berlin High Lamp’’ which has been compiled after a great deal of work and time. It has been our endeavor to issue a dignified, interesting book, and, if within these pages that characteristic is pre- dominant, our aim has been achieved. We take this opportunity to thank all those who have so willingly helped to turn out a year book we are proud to display. Class Motto PERSONALITY IS THE FOUNDATION OF SUCCESS Class Flower ROSE Joseph Simeone “Joe” “ Thou wert our guide — philosopher — and friend. Student Council; Beacon Staff; Musicale; Circus; College Club; Varsity and Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Varsity Baseball (3, 4) ; Business Manager of “ Daddy Long Legs” ; Pin and Bing Committee; Senior Ball; “H.M.S. Pinafore”. Class President Elizabeth Michaels “Ginger” “ Truth makes life a noble thing And courage makes it strong But it ' s her grace and tact that set them off, As music does a song.” College Club; “Daddy Long Legs”. Vice-President Jeannette L. Plante “Nettie” “ Her wit is nature to advantage dressed What oft was thought but ne’er so well expressed. College Club; Berlin Choral Society; “Murdered Alive”; Musicale; Pin and Bing Committee; “H. M. S. Pinafore”. Secretary John Moore “ The world is happy or the world is bright , Why not a jest to make it right.” Chairman of College Club; Berlin Choral Society; “Mur- dered Alive”; Intramural and Varsity Basketball (3, 4); Intramural Baseball (3, 4); “Daddy Long Legs”; “II. M. S. Pinafore”. Miss Mary C. Mulcaiiy Senior Class Advisor and Dean of Girls Treasurer Clara M. Biskupiak “ The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill. ' ’ Basketball (Captain 3, 4); Tennis (3, t); Baseball (3, 4); Soccer (4); Musicale; “Daddy Long Legs”; “H. M. S. Pinafore”; Lamp Committee. Arthur Bittner “Art” “ A calm unruffled gentleman was he. Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4); Circus; Traffic Squad (Captain 3); Pin and Bing Committee; “Daddy Long Legs”. Esther M. Brechlin “ Going my way of old, Contented more or less, 1 dreamt not life could hold Such happiness .” Merle Brown “Brownie” “ hie me hither and hie me home but never a book have .” Varsity Football (4); Varsity Baseball (3, 4); Varsity (3) and Intramural (3, 4) Basketball; “Murdered Alive”. Helen Budzinski “Her words — like so many airy servitors, trip about her at command. Basketball (3, 4); Baseball (3, 4); Beacon St afT ; College Club; Traffic Squad; Student Council; Musicale; “Mur- dered Alive”. Lenore E. Cistaire “Nonie” “ The woman that deliberates is lost Basketball (3, 4); Soccer (4); Tennis (3, 4); Cheer- leader (3, 4); Circus; “Daddy Long Legs”. Ruth D. Claudelin “Ruthie” “ It is better to be wise and not seem so, Than to seem wise and not be so.” Orchestra; College Club; Beacon Staff; Musicale; Basket- ball (3); Berlin Choral Society; “Daddy Long Legs”; “H. M. S. Pinafore”; Lamp Committee. T h L A M P 1 9 3 6 Florine W. Day “Bet” “ Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” College Club; Lamp Committee. Carolyn Derlaga “ Sweetness is the essense of loveliness.” Musicale; “H. M. S. Pinafore”. Frank M. DeVivo “De” “A boy’s will is the wind’s will And the thoughts of youth are long long thoughts.” Emily C. Drust “ When duty whispers loiv, ‘ Thou must’ This youth replies, ‘ I can.’ ” College Club; Basketball (3, 4); Cheerleader (3, 4); “Murdered Alive”; Beacon Staff; Traffic Squad; Student Council (President 3 and 4); “Daddy Long Legs ; Chairlady of Pin and Ring Committee. Eltjo L. Ensing “ Happy am I; from care I’m free; Why aren’t they all contented like me?” College Club; Beacon Staff; Varsity Football (4); Intra- mural Baseball (3, 4); Senior Ball; Assistant Editor of “The Berlin High Lamp”. Russell L. Fritzson “Fritz” “ Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.” arsity Football (4). Edward J. Gacek “Eddy” “ He who strives for knowledge, strives for the great path- way to a successful life.” Intramural Basketball (3); Tennis (4); Berlin Choral Society; Musicale; Circus; College Club; Assistant Editor of “Beacon”; “H. M. S. Pinafore” ; “Daddy Long Legs”; Business Manager of “The Berlin High Lamp”. Lino Girone “Chick” “A youth who bore midst snow and ice, A banner with this strange device — Excelsior.” Student Council; Beacon Stall ' ; Varsity Football (Cap- tain 4); Intramural, Varsity Basketball (3, 4); Varsity and Intramural Baseball (3, Captain 4); Circus; College Club; “H. M. S. Pinafore”; “Daddy Long Legs”. Stella Godek “Stefka” ” Nor fame I slight, nor her favours call, She comes unlooked for — if she comes at all.” Basketball (3, 4) ; Baseball (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4); “II. M. S. Pinafore”; Musicale; Lamp Committee. Lottie E. Gontarz “Lotts” “ Time for work, yet take much holiday for arts and friend- ships sake.” Beacon Staff: College Club; Musicale; “H. M. S. Pina- fore”; “Daddy Long Legs”. John R. Griswold “Griz’ ( ” lie finds earth not gray but rosy.” Staunton Military Academy (2); Middletown High (3); Berlin Choral Society. “Ken” Kenneth Hall “ Men of few words are the best men. Plymouth High School, N. H. (1, 2, 3); Intramural Basketball (4); Intramural Baseball (4); Senior Ball. T h e L A M P 1 9 3 6 Anna A. Indelak “Ginger” “ know the charm of hillside, field and wood, Of roads sequestered rimmed with sallow sod. College Club; Harmony Club; Musicale; Lamp Committee. Donald G. Johnson “Yan Yon” “ Not bold nor shy, not short nor tall But a happy mingling of them all. Varsity Football (4); Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4); Circus; Berlin Choral Society; “H. M. S. Pinafore”; Pin and Ring Committee. Marjorie E. Johnson “ She is truly great who is little in her own eyes and counteth for nothing all the heights of honor. Music Club; Berlin Choral Society; Orchestra: Basket- ball (3, 4) ; Student Council; “ Murdered Alive ; Musicale; College Club; “11. M. S. Pinafore”; “Daddy Long Legs”; Senior Ball. Wallace Kingsbury “Wally’ “ A mind forever voyaging on strange seas of thought alone. Traffic Squad; Circus; Beacon Staff; College Club; Berlin Choral Society. John W. Knapp “Jack” “He profds most ivho serves best. “Murdered Alive”; Musicale; Berlin Choral Society; Varsity Basketball (3, Captain 4); Varsity Football (4); Tennis (3, 4); “H. M. S. Pinafore”; Pin and Ring Com- mittee; Senior Ball. Chester L. Kristopik “Chic.ko” “ Let everyone engage in the business with which he is best acquainted.” arsily Football (4); Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Berlin Choral Society; Musicale; “H. M. S. Pinafore”; Senior Ball. Oredona Lanza “Ore” “ Thus happiness depends as nature shows, Less on exterior things than most suppose.” Berlin Choral Society; Musicale; Basketball (3, 4); Baseball (3, 4); College Club; 11. M. S. Pinafore”: Lamp Committee. Mary Lukasiewicz “Dixie” “ True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, Just as those move easiest who have learned to dance.” College Club; Harmony Club; Musicale; Editor-in-Chief of “The Berlin High Lamp”. Eleanor Marieni “Eli” “ If you have a happy heart and a ready smile, You ' ll find that everything in the world ' s worth while.” College Club; Property Manager in “Daddy Long Legs”; Senior Ball. Norma L. McCorkle “Corky” “ Unconscious as the sunshine, simple And generous as that.” Cheerleader (3, 4); Basketball (3, Captain 4); Tennis (3, 4); Soccer (4); Circus; College Club; “Daddy Long Legs”. William McKeon “Tubby” “ Describe him who can — an abridgment of all that is pleasant in man.” Varsity Football (4); Varsity (4) and Intramural (3, 4) Basketball; Intramural (3, 4) and Varsity (4) Baseball; Pin and Ring Committee. “ Migs” Florence Z. Miglioli “ Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts. College Club; Basketball (3, 1) ; Cheerleader (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4); Circus; “Murdered Alive”; Musicale; Student Council (Secretary 4); Editor of “Beacon”; Traffic Squad (Captain 4); Pin and Ring Committee; Lamp Committee. T h e L A M P 1 9 3 6 Clara Motyka “Peanuts” “Of what stature is she? .Just as high as my heart. College Club; Property Manager in “Daddy Long Legs”. Betty K. A. Mueller “ Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. College Club; Beacon Staff; “ H. M. S. Pinafore”; “ Daddy Long Legs” ; Lamp Committee. Anna Pajor “Ann” “ Her heart is like a singing bird Whose nest is in a watered shoot.” Berlin Choral Society; Musicale; “H. M. S. Pinafore”; College Club; Basketball (3, 4); Baseball (3, 4); Pin and Bing Committee; Lamp Committee. Mona Parkinson “ Perseverance , here is thy master .” College Club; Beacon Stair; Tennis (3, 4); Berlin Choral Society; Senior Ball; Lamp Committee. Irene V. Pedemont “ Her care was never to offend, And every person was her friend.” “Pete” Agnes Peterson “ Happy art thou as if erery day Thou had ' si picked up a horseshoe.” Basketball (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4); Baseball (3, 4); Berlin Choral Society; Musicale; “H. M. S. Pinafore”. Lester Rich “Les” “.4 merry heart goes all day long, and never tires.” Musicale; “H. M. S. Pinafore”; Tennis (3, 4); Intra- mural Basketball (3, 4); “Daddy Long Legs”; Chair- man of Senior Ball. D avid Rory “Dave” “ We grant although he had much wit, lie was very shy of using it.” Varsity and Intramural Baseball (3, 4); Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4); Varsity Football (4); Student Council. Richard Roby “Dick” “ It is good to rub and polish our brain against that of others.” arsity and Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Varsity and Intramural Baseball (3, 4); Tennis (3, 4); Varsity Foot- ball (4); “Daddy Long Legs”. Evelyn Siegrist “Shorty” “ Not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.” College Club; “Daddy Long Legs”; Senior Ball. Barbara B. Stromfers “Bob” “ am sure care is an enemy to life.” College Club. William Warren “Peewee ” “ Make him a great man but do it slowly .” Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Varsity Baseball (3, 4); Circus; “ Daddy Long Legs”. Helen D. Wilk “A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience. Gardner Williams Like Ulysses — “ He cannot rest from travel. Berlin Choral Society. Thelma Yantz “Sally” “ True as the needle to the pole or as the dial to the sun. Sewing Club; College Club. Joseph Zigmont “Ziggie” “ Laugh and the world laughs with you. Berlin Choral Society; “II. M. S. Pinafore”. Allen J. Zimmermann “Zimmie” “Few are so clever as to know all the mischief he does. Varsity Football (4); Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Intramural Baseball (3, 4); Manager of Athletics; “Murdered Alive”. VA LEDICTORY Mr. Superintendent, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Board of Education, Members of the Berlin High Faculty, Parents, Friends and Classmates: Now that we are leaving this place, full of happy memories for us, we, the class of 1936, wish to thank you for your tireless effort in our behalf. We hope that you have enjoyed this first graduation and find it worthy of your highest ideals. In these past years we have been shown a new optimistic aspect on life, an outlook which changes to fit itself for shifting conditions. Whether we go to college or enter the business world, this change will be evident. In grandfather’s day there was a system of apprenticeship which made necessary only a small amount of formal training. But now with the large corporations controlling business, it is well to attain a better and more specialized training. Business is conducted on a large scale so that each position takes one special phase of the whole corporation. Likewise, in professions there is entrance only through advanced training courses given in college. I am confident that each one has promised to adjust himself to these changes, so that he will not have to be content with the good or the better, but only with the best. We wish to pave new paths to higher successes to make our ultimate goals worthy of notice in today’s famous achievements. Many people say that all the great discoveries and inventions were made merely by chance, not by study. But they were accomplished only by a keen observation and application to commonplace in- cidents. If these people had been indifferent to opportunity they would have ignored their special calling. That is the reason fortune never seems to present itself to the indolent. So it must be with us. We will find many opportunities lying waiting for us, but we must join together all our strength of character and observation to take advantage of these brilliant fortunes. We must keep our minds centered on a single aspiration, a single goal. Some, possessing a great talent, seem to compose great chances for themselves. With their self-confidence and tolerant attitude toward a world of critics, they overcome envy and distrust to make a name for themselves. All of us must have a talent for practical sense — that sense which tells us what we should do best for our own welfare. Let us cultivate this feeling so that we may not become discouraged and lose our way in the world. Everyone in his lifetime meets these marvelous opportunities, yet there are only a few who are subtle enough to grasp them. They develop the germs of an idea until it becomes an ideal proposition. Some- times they labor steadily for years to reach their goal. This evening of graduation marks the end of that period in our lives which has been devoted to mould- ing our personalities. From now on the Past is dormant; the Future is a vague expanse of hopes and dreams. The Present is most vital to us; it is the turning point in our existence. Bui with such qualities as self-confidence, perseverance, and character, waiting at our command, we should make a grand suc- cess of our lives. So, classmates, I bid you farewell, confident that we have all resolved to grasp our opportunities, and to live up to our ideals. MONA PABKINSON SALUTATORY Mr. Superintendent, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Board of Education, Members of Berlin High Faculty, Parents, Friends, and Classmates: In behalf of the class of 1936, 1 wish to welcome you all to this memorable occasion, the graduation of the first senior class of Berlin High School. Our gratitude for your helpfulness and friendly advice cannot be expressed in mere words, but the fruit of your labors will be found only in the success that we all hope to attain in life. You have given us our start and now our ultimate success or failure lies in our own individual powers to combat the world. In the struggle for success, our only weapons are education and knowledge, with strength of character as our shield. Our ability to wield these weapons will determine our immediate future. Every person is responsible for his own development and happiness, and such happiness is often found in the pride of success achieved after long effort. Strength of character ranks uppermost in the many qualities demanded by all forms of business. It serves as a successful barrier against all temptations and the person who possesses it has a superiority over all his opponents; he is almost certain to emerge from the fight victorious. All great buildings have their designers and architects; so it is with us. We alone are responsible for our own upbuilding and it is we who must design the blueprints in early life that will lead to the con- struction of firm foundations and characters of steel. Obviously, the more complete the original plans are, the more lasting the final building will be. Set your foundation on solid rock so that you can be confident of its infinite duration. The world can take away your entire wealth but it cannot take away that which is a part of you — your character. It is important to make the world honestly believe that it needs you. Show those around you that you have something new to offer, something that will prove a great asset. Originality excites curiosity be- cause of its rarity ; it is sought after and admired. The idol to which all America bows is Fashion and any new idea, ridiculous or otherwise, catches hold and takes the country by storm. In this way, man shows just how small his mind really is, and how eager he is to adopt the ideas of others. Therefore, strive for recognition of your individual worth. Work slowly but steadily, keep your mind constantly open for new knowledge, and always be prepared to respect the opinions of others. In this way, we command respect from them. It is dangerous to be over-confident, and it inspires the hate and con- tempt of your fellow workers. Self-conceit causes the inevitable downfall and no one will be there to help you. Originality should be the keynote in the design of our character building. We were all fashioned after different models, but through some deplorable means we have managed to make ourselves all alike. Do not become a slave of Fashion; follow it to a reasonable extent and from a reasonable distance, but learn to form your own tastes and habits without being dragged into them. Learn to judge everything, characters especially, for yourself — don’t be a mere parrot who repeats the judgments of others. Be quick to accept the new 1 , the unexpected, rather than a dull routine. To be successful, a person must be optimistic enough to look ahead, to think for himself, and even be bold to a certain extent. The class of ’36 wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to the Board of Education for establishing our present complete educational system, and to the faculty for their untiring efforts and patience in aiding us in our pursuit of knowledge. MAH JOB IE JOHNSON CLASS HISTORY Unique, Cooperative, Progressive — Thus we symbolize the class of ’36. Little did we realize four years ago how r much the future held in store for us; or how 1 much we were to accomplish during our high school course. In the ninth grade we had a new r method of teaching English and History. Our English class was a crew headed by the able captain, Miss Mueller. We kept a ship’s log w herein all the best literary efforts were preserved. Our History class was conducted as a newspaper, each student filling some position on the newspaper staff. Through this new type of work we developed the now eminent qualities of our class — leadership and individuality. We gave a St. Valentine’s Dance and a St. Patrick’s Dance at which we acquired party etiquette. The History classes produced a musical comedy, “Tintype Blues”, directed by Miss Mueller. Even now some of the characters return to haunt us. June brought with it several events which we will ever esteem in later years. We had a very success- ful class day followed by graduation. This day arrived, clear and warm, the air heavy with the scent of roses. We were excited, but then, why shouldn’t we have been; we were no longer Freshmen! After graduation came the Prom, the first in the history of the school. Our Sophomore year found us the oldest class in the school. We soon adjusted ourselves to this respon- sibility and opened the Christmas season with an unusual holiday party — the success of the year. In Spring we marked our year with a memorable milestone — “The Black and Gold Yearbook” under the supervision and helpful guidance of our English teacher, Miss Mulcahy. Somehow, that September day in 1931 when we entered the school was rather unusual. We were Jun- iors; but, aside from that, the astonishing fact was that never before had Juniors walked the corridors of the Berlin High School. From this time on things happened in close succession. We were actually going to have an Athletic Association which would sponsor sports of all kinds! At a large and exciting assembly Coach Hall had a vote cast for school colors; our boys next appeared in blue and cardinal uniforms. This startling combination seemed to pave the way for future victories. Our athletic activities have made sounder physical specimens of the boys and girls — but far more im- portant, it has made them better sports in the true sense of the word. The Athletic Association later gave a minstrel after which followed several other socials during the year. On the first school day of January, 1935 the Berlin High pupils no longer had to carry their lunches to school, for they could now patronize the cafeteria which had been newly installed. How ' good it was to get home cooking in school! At last — the month of the Junior Promenade — we were initiating the school into all these traditional customs. Remember, though, you Juniors who follow us, that “WE of 1936“ paved the way for you! We were now heading towards port. For the past three years we had been at sea, but with increasing age and knowledge we were learning to pilot the ship to the desired port, safely. in September, 1935, we were Seniors! The very word “Seniors” held a sort of enchantment, a novelty never known before to Berlin. This senior year meant a complete high school of our ow n. We wondered where we would be placed as a class but all our fears were dispelled when we learned that the Library would be our session room. To our delight, Miss Mulcahy, our class advisor, was our homeroom teacher. But we couldn’t be Seniors in name only. We assumed dignity and a manner which quickly distin- guished us from the rest of the school. The Freshmen were awed at our presence. We asserted our authority in ordaining a code of laws called “Senior Privileges”. It contained many laws, especially annoying to the underclassmen. These laws were enforced by fit punishment for the culprit. I will even dare to say that one Freshman had to act as bootblack to a Senior before the entire senior class. Let us hope he will have forgiven us by this time. We Seniors were busy people with socials, the outside activities, the play, “Murdered Alive,” directed by Mr. Hardy, sports, musical activities, Beacon staff, Choral Club, typing and sewing. Suddenly we became aware of the fact that there was not too much time left before graduation. We tried making money in every way, even selling pennants. Caps and gowns were voted upon. The ring design submitted by Joseph Simeone, class president, was selected by the “Pin and Ring Committee”. The class of ’36 had “Primus” engraved on the ring, dis- tinguishing them as the first graduating class. The ring also was used as the school seal. “ Daddy Long Legs”, the class play on which we so enjoyed working under Miss Mulcahy, the director, was presented in April despite the fact that during its rehearsals the cast was somewhat quarantined with measles and scarlet fever. June came before we realized the flight of time. Class day over, we were eagerly awaiting the Senior Ball, under the capable direction of the chairman, Lester Rich and his able committee. Who will ever forget that delightful night in June, when our girls sauntered in lovely gowns among the potted palms, attended by their escorts? With graduation we docked in a safe harbor and we leave our school which has been so efficiently ad- ministered by our superintendent, Mr. Calvin E. Wilcox. We will long remember these important years of our life as having been spent in most enjoyable preparation for the coming work which we are to pursue henceforth. CLASS PROPHECY “ When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain?” The three weird sisters were again huddled together in their gloomy cave trying to decide when the fate of their latest victim would be determined. After having set a definite date, they were about to disperse when a shadow darkened the entrance. At the witches’ questioning glance a person stated in a none too certain voice that he had come to learn the fate of the Berlin High School Class of 1936. The sisters, being in a rather amiable mood, readily consented and began their preparations. Soon a blazing fire was burning under a caldron filled with a mixture of the various parts of different animals. For a moment nothing happened but, as the caldron commenced to bubble and boil, a vapor arose from it. It thinned into a mist and then a scene became visible. I pon close examination we saw two sales- men, Eddie Gacek and Joseph Zigmont trying to persuade Mayor Hall of Becklv to purchase some of their Water Proof Sewer Pipes. Apparently finding this task useless, they walked a few miles to the town hall in which a poultry session was being called to order by Ell jo Easing, Berlin’s noted chicken raiser. He has been receiving much opposition from Geraldine SuHon whose duck farm is on the verge of bankruptcy. In the nearby Walowski Beauty Salon, Elizabeth Michaels was struggling with Eleanor Marieni ' s latest pompadour, while Marjorie Wall was manicuring John Griswold ' s nails. The Berlin High looms in view. Here Emily Drust is a teacher of chemistry. Merle Brown is still court- ing the blonde Emily but her answer has been “NO!” until he becomes at least Vice President of the United States. Gardner Williams is in charge of the school’s cafeteria and serves his original dishes which are very tempting. Agnes Peterson, Clara Biskupiak and Stella Godek , have formed a ladies’ basketball team adequately named the “Fouling Females.” Belly Walsh, on the other hand, favors Donkey basketball — the stars on her team are Norma McCorkle and Lenore Cistaire. Clara Motyka is attending the Switzerland Olym- pics. She is contesting against Sonja Henie for the fancy skating title. Among the other contestants are Lino Girone, attempting the high jump, and Joseph Simcone, the discus throw. Arthur Bittner is making an extensive search through the Polar Regions seeking Proctor’s Lost Chord. He is traveling near the new settlement of Little Robia founded by the two Roby brothers, Richard and David. Russell Fritzson is also here experimenting to see whether fiery hair can survive at 1 00 degrees below zero. Mary Lukasiewicz and Anna Indelak have combined their love for nature and adventure and are in the far corners of the world making startling researches. Betty Mueller is waxing dramatic in Hollywood. Lottie Gonlarz has a major part in her latest picture. [.ester Rich is leading a band of barefoot Mexicans which sails shortly to entertain Marjorie .Johnsons piano-playing Indians. John Knapp has just finished composing his famous symphony “Three Flats in A Minor”; Evelyn Siegrist is a blues singer in a latest Broadway Review; Jeannette Plante is crooning “Boulevard Melody” while peddling lolly pops. (What happened to W.N.B.C., Jeannette?) Chester Kristopik is the manager of the Ziegfield Follies. One of the more prosperous gentlemen is John Moore who is residing at his Babylonian estate. (The fact that John was our treasurer probably explains his wealth.) William Warren is the proud owner of a western dude ranch while William McKeon is a gold prospector in the hills of old Montana. These two are often seen at the Helena Inn which is owned by Helen W ilk. Anna Pajor and Oredona Lanza, supposedly products of the West, have joined a rodeo. nn twirls a rope and Ore is handy with a gun. Irene Pedemont and Thelma Yantz are picking cotton on a Southern estate. Don’t be mistaken; they’re just helping the negroes on their own plantation. Esther Brechlin is still a shy little Miss who works in the five-and-len, which is next to the “Carolyn Dress Shop” owned by Carolyn Derlaga. Barbara Stromfers supervises a spelling contest in Washington, D. C. Donald Johnson and Ronald Thompson are resting after the Congress session which has just been adjourned. Donald is known as the long-winded Senator from Connecticut, while Ronald is his silent booster. Helen Budzinski formed the women’s traffic squad to aid aging souls across the street. Mona Parkinson is designing knitted frocks in Paris while Frank DeVito, more daring, has joined a society in Ethiopia known as Little Italy. Florence Miglioli who has refused countless stage offers is editor of a woman’s magazine. Her stand is, “The woman’s place is in the home.” She takes time out from her work to make a face at Wallace Kingsbury who has staked his all to issue a magazine on “The woman’s place is NOT in the home.” Ruth Claudelin is the neutral power and writes poetry for each. Florine Day acts as private secretary for both and thus keeps the battle raging. Betty Lou Troup has achieved her highest aim for she is teaching Rhetoric in the Beckley Preparatory School. Allan Zimmermann s glittering Pierce Arrow is frequently seen at the school. A mist gathers. Nothing more can be seen. With a laughing shriek the sisters disappear leaving nothing but a chilled atmosphere. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, t he class of 1936. in the town of Berlin, the county of Hartford, and the state of Connecticut, being in as good mental condition as usual, and in much better temper than usual, do hereby make this, our last will and testament, rendering void and of no avail any former will or wills that may have been pre- viously made by 11 s during a period of temporary optimism. We feel that our brilliant record and our unusual achievements will live after us, but, not wishing to take any chances, we suggest that a tablet, on which shall be inscribed our several names and a few ' of our most astounding deeds, be purchased and placed in the auditorium of the school in a position where it w ill strike the eye of all who enter. And in this manner do we dispose of our possessions: To the Berlin High School, we leave the memory of our class with the hope that she may produce other senior classes as loyal and rich in intellectual knowledge as its first Senior Graduating Class. To our superintendent, Mr. Calvin E. Wilcox, we lea e a ship load of thanks for his guidance over the rough waters. Aye! Captain, that we do. To our understanding teacher, Miss Mulcahy, we leave the sincere appreciation of every student for all she has done and all she has meant to us. No words can describe this appreciation. To Mr. Hall, we leave the best football money will buy. To Mr. Harris, we leave a new pipe, a pair of spats, and a new baton. To Mr. Hardy, we leave a contract with Hollywood to direct the world’s most famous picture, “The Man On The Donkey,” starring Joe E. Brown and Garbo. To Mr. Kramer and Mr. Deming, we leave a new set of rules for Contract Bridge. May these add zest to their frequent games. To Miss Salerni, w e leave a cellophane w rapper for her car so she may always keep it shiny and scratchless. To Miss Barnes, we leave the largest attic in town in which she may hide all the Rhetoric books. To M iss Claudelin, the shorthand class leaves the extra shorthand notebooks, an ample supply for her secretary’s notes in the Choral Society. To Miss Van Deusen, we leave a noiseless typewriting room. We hope she won’t be bored with the stillness. To Mr. Yasquez, we leave an automatic secretary, if such exists, that he may have “Spare Time”. To Miss Bunce, we leave a handy contraption, an elevator, for her own use. To Mr. Byrnes, we leave a car and a chauffeur who will obey his every wish. To M iss Wright, we leave the latest model sewing machine. To Miss Mueller, we leave a new set of files for her plays and stories. To Miss Lieber, we give a better sense of security on her favorite horse. To Miss McGrath, we will a perfect score in the bowling league. President Simeone wills to future class leaders his superhuman ability to preside wisely and well at all meetings. May you meet all uprising situations in the same calm and unruffled manner. To Mary Fagan, Evelyn Siegrisl leaves her liny feet. Aren’t you lucky? Lester Rich leaves his art for making music go down and around to Dorothy Byrnes. Frank DeVivo leaves his ability for making delicious spaghetti to Mary Sanada. To Naomi Lehman, Dick Roby leaves his basketball idol, Zajac. Chester Kristopik leaves his milk truck and its contents to Helen Panaswich. Betty Lou Troup leaves her thirst for “bloody stories” to Margaret Moore. (What’s the difference if you do have a few fainting spells!) Mona Parkinson takes this opportunity to leave all the luck in the world to her string of admirers for three years. Thanks for the good times, boys. Marjorie Wall leaves her puns, wise cracks, and giggles to the saddest junior. Allan Zimmermann leaves his mischievous habits to a less roguish junior. Ruth Claudelin leaves her love for rhymes to Mildred Stange. Thelma Yantz leaves her special booth at Bert’s to Lillian Taylor. Perhaps Lillian can discover the specialty. Eltjo Fusing, David Roby, and George Walowski will their football suits to the ardent admirers of football, Gloria Haddock, Bernadette Gerdis, and Sylvia Culver. Russell Fritzson will share with Lincoln Ellsworth his jo lly nature without which he would have found school life tiresome. Clara Motyka leaves her skates to Barbara Norton. Lottie Gontarz wills a beautiful drawing to the Senior room, the Library. Jeannette Plante bequeaths her radio fame to Rena Omodeo. Helen Wilk leaves her love for dancing to Lorraine McCormick. Barbara Stromfers gives her excellent marks to any struggling pupil. Geraldine Sutton wills her unique position in Chemistry to Bessie Riggot. To the laziest member of the Junior class we will William Warren’s, William McKeon’s and Lino Gir- one’s ambition. If it is combined with the laziness mentioned the result wall be normal activity. Anna Pajor bequeaths a string from her guitar to Alice Bodack. Oredona Lanza leaves her artistic pencil stubs to Jack Boardman. Eleanor Marieni lends her envied golden voice to Mamie Bunko. Donald Johnson leaves his freckles to another amiable Swede. Betty Mueller leaves her sophistication to Cora Bernardo. John Griswold leaves his 20-lesson course, “How r to Get Along With the Ladies”, to Richard DeMers. Merle Brown leaves his unsurpassed record for being late to Richard Bowers, who gets to school at 8 o’clock. Arthur Bittner gives his faithful “buggy” to Edward Zigmont. Marjorie Johnson leaves her “pull with the teachers to Raymond Riggott. Florence Miglioli leaves her courage to defend her ideas to Marie Sullivan. “You’ll appreciate that courage, Juniors.” We make this last desperate attempt to rid Edward (iacek of his many-times-willed blush. It is still in his possession, we notice. To Miss Ryan and Mr. Carbo, we leave a new set of brushes and cleaners. Wallace Kingsbury bequeaths his traveling knowledge to Leslie Clark. John Moore and John Knapp leave, not without a few tears, their positions on the varsity team to John O’Brien and Edward Maguda. Ronald Thompson, Gardner Williams, and Joseph Zigmont will their History books to Antoinette Simeone, W alter Mayer, and Mary Paskewicz. We hope that history will not repeat itself on test papers. Norma McC.orkle, Betty Walsh, and Lenore Cistaire give their ski pants to three East Berlinites who will walk to school in a blizzard. Clara Biskupiak, Agnes Peterson, and Stella Godek, leave their positions as librarians to the three most literarily inclined Juniors. May Freshmen disregard the senior privileges so that there will be a steady supply of house cleaners! Emily Drust leaves to Mary Horbal her method of restoring the blonde loveliness to her hair. Esther Brechlin leaves her ability to keep her hair neatly dressed to Adele Lukasiewicz. Helen Budzinski leaves all the tender tears she has shed in the movies to the most “hard-boiled” fellow in the junior class. Florine Day leaves her “unsuppressable” desire to get up and give oral topics in English class to Lillian Collins. Carolyn Derlaga leaves to Harry Wall one of her pies. Irene Pedemont leaves her “tender love” for little bugs to Edith Barattiero. Perhaps you remember the day Irene screamed so hysterically when an innocent little creature strolled by her seat in Mr. Kram- er’s English class. Anna Indelak leaves her love for the Show Boat to Florine Colby. Elizabeth Michaels leaves her “ I dare you” eyes to Catherine Holyst. Mary Lukasiewicz bequeaths to future editors her extraordinary ability for editing “The Berlin High Lamp.” May ye future editors forestall as many difficulties in as pleasant a way as did she. To the Junior Class we leave Room 8; the title of our class book, “The Berlin High Lamp”; and our class colors, blue and gold. We hope that the last two may become traditional and that they will mean as much to future Seniors as they do to us. To the Sophomores we leave our dignity. To the Freshmen we leave our leadership and initiative. Any property or personal possessions of ours that may remain in addition to the items specified we give and bequeath to the Board of Education. Finally, we do hereby name and appoint as the sole executor of this, our last will and testament, our class advisor, Miss Mary C. Mulcahy. In witness whereof we, the class of 1936, the testators, have set our hand and seal on this nineteenth day of June in the year of 1936. FOOTBALL Berlin 0 American School for Deaf 25 Berlin 0 Simsbury 6 Berlin 7 Canton 7 Berlin 12 Southington Javees 0 Berlin 7 Canton 0 Berlin 0 Plainville 27 The Berlin High School football team took to the gridiron for the first time last fall. Coach Herbert L. Hall, assisted by Rev. George Y. Flint as line coach, developed a hard-fighting team. Led by Cap- tain Girone, the team had a successful season, with two games won, one tied, and three lost. Next season’s team promises to be a winner, too, if Coach Hall can replace the graduating Senior backfield men, for Rev. Flint’s stalwart and sturdy linemen will play again. The team and squad were as follows: Girone, Knapp, McKeon, Fritzson, Kristopik, D. Roby, R. Roby, Thomson, Zimmerman, Fusing, Johnson, Kanupka, Znosko, Kasiski, Maguda, Morse, Read, O ' Brien, Brusick, Benenti, Ellsworth, Lawrence, Guite, Hannon, Rich, and Baretta. BASKETBALL Berlin 3 Portland 43 Berlin 21 Simsbury 28 Berlin 23 Canton 22 Berlin 14 Southington 38 Berlin 13 Newington 7 Berlin 18 Farmington 20 Berlin 18 Canton 49 in its second year of organization the Berlin High Basketball team showed an improvement. Its fine spirit compensated for its lack of exper- ience and gained for it fifth place in the Farming- ton Valley League. The mainstays for the 1936 season were Moore, Girone, and Mayer, Forwards; Captain Knapp, Center; and McKeon, Simeone, and Roby, Guards. Berlin 21 Plainville 45 Berlin 11 Southington 22 Berlin 8 Plainville 61 Berlin 30 Farmington 31 Berlin 25 Newington 20 Berlin 22 Simsbury 17 Berlin 37 Portland 25 ORCHESTRA The musical activities of the Berlin High School are under the direction of William V. Harris, a man of unusual initiative, courage, idealism, and ability. The high school orchestra has shown its musical merits at a number of functions in the vicinity of Berlin High. It is composed chiefly of younger members and promises to become an orchestra of great renown in the near future. The Berlin High Music Club, organized in January, presented a Christmas Musicale which met with great success and was well received by an appreciative audience. This musical extrava- ganza was made possible only through the cease- less efforts of its accomplished director and the excellent cooperation of the large cast. Mr. Harris ' most successful endeavor in the realm of music was the Berlin Choral Society. It is the first of its kind in Berlin and its initial performance, “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” by DuBois, proved the musical value of just such an organization. The baton of Mr. Harris has led dreamy, religious, military, and bombastic selections and each time, instilled with his vibrant personality, has thrilled audiences and brought fame to Berlin High School. Our musical future looks bright and a continuance of like remarkable achievements is assured. GIRLS 7 BASKETBALL Although the girls do not engage in interscholastic competition in the field of sports, they show a keen interest in all their intramural activities. Basketball, in particular, has been the cause of many a furious battle. Among the various teams, the “Whippets” and “Deming’s Five” have been outstanding. In oilier sports, the girls have divided their interests among soccer, baseball, and tennis. In tennis, the tournament usually means a fight to the finish between the two Juniors, Mary Fagan and Barbara Norton. In all the sports the girls have displayed the same good spirit of cooperation and sportsmanship so necessary for a fine organization. It is indeed a credit to their enthusiastic coach, Miss Gertrude Bunce. NOTES FROM THE CLASS DIARY September October November 20 December January February March April May June 15 Beginning of school term 16 Senior privileges in effect 16 Senior walk granted 18 First freshman asked to polish Senior shoes 23 Senior lunch table used for first time 1 Class officers elec led 1 1 Senior Party — great success 18 Pep Assembly 6 Southington vs. Berlin -Football 11 George Walowski broke his leg 22 Murdered Alive” presented 23 Blizzard— holiday for some students 26 Music club meeting 4 College club formed 13 Musicale 14 Collinsville at Berlin Basketball 21 Southington at Berlin 28 Farmington at Berlin 4 Plainville at Berlin 10 Donkey Basketball 17 Newington at Berlin — Basketball 21 Simsbury at Berlin — Basketball 12 Caps and gowns were modeled Class voted to wear blue caps and gowns for graduation 17 Adult A. A. Card Parly — very successful 20 We were allowed to leave school early to view the flood 25 After much discussion the class decided to accept Zamsky’s photography offer 27 Class meeting was held. We decided unanimously to dedicate the Class Book to Mr. Wilcox Mr. 1 jewitt’s ring was chosen unanimously also 28 Fifty Seniors came to school to have pictures taken on Saturday 31 Fingers were measured for rings by Mr. Lewitt 1 Group pictures taken 8 Class meeting — motto voted on 10 Berlin Choral Society Concert 24 “Daddy Long Legs” presented l Junior Prom 14 Card Party atid Fashion Show (The proceeds from April 24 and May 14, were for the payment of our year book) 12 Senior Ball 15 Class night 19 Graduation — “H. M. S. Pinafore . OUR FOUNDERS April 5, 1935 will be remembered as a very important and outstanding date in the history of the Berlin High School. On this day a decision was made at a meeting of the Board of Education attended by: Mr. Pinches — Chairman, Mrs. Deming Vice Chairman, Mrs. Griffith —Secretary, Mr. Bead— Financial Secretary, Mr. Montgomery, Mr. Johnson, Mr. McKeon, and Superintendent Wilcox — Executive Secretary. The first graduating class and the other classes that follow us, herein show our due appreciation and gratitude for the outcome of that meeting. Therefore, it is only fitting that we reprint in our yearbook a part of the minutes of that memorable evening. “On recommendation of Mr. Wilcox, it was voted that in September, a twelfth grade be established and a full high school program be instituted.” “On motion of Mr. Read, seconded by Mrs. Deming, it was voted that henceforth this school be known as the Berlin High School and that the State Board of Education be notified of this action.” On April 3, 1936 an assembly was held in celebration of the first anniversary of Founders’ Day. On that occasion, two members of the Senior Class rendered fitting selections. At that time Superintend- ent Wilcox read the above quoted minutes. He told the Seniors how fortunate they were to be the recipients of the decision made by the Board of Education, lie stated that the underclassmen were even more fortunate than the Seniors in that they would be offered a greater variety of subjects in en- suing years. As a result of the action of the founders, we the class of 1936 have the privilege of being the first class to be graduated from the Berlin High School. Again we express our most sincere thanks, for in no other school would we have enjoyed such a satisfactory and worthwhile Senior year. CLASS CELEBRITIES Most dignified Most pleasing personality. . . . Most studious Best dressed Best athlete Neatest Most popular Most likely to succeed Shyest Most witty Most courteous Cutest Favorite hobbies Qualities we admire in girls . . Qualities we admire in boys . . Boy Girl Joseph Simeone Mona Parkinson John Moore Emily Drust, Betty Walsh Joseph Simeone Mary Lukasiewicz John Knapp Betty Lou Troup Merle Brown Clara Biskupiak William Warren Evelyn Siegrist John Knapp Emily Drust Joseph Simeone Mona Parkinson Kenneth Hall Esther Brechlin Lester Rich Jeannette Plante Joseph Simeone Eleanor Marieni W illiam Warren Evelyn Siegrist .Swimming, Dancing, and Singing .Character and Sincerity . Character and Neatness CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Music Organization Student Council College Typewriting Club Journalism Club Junior Orchestra Better Speech Club Instrumental Club I and II Berlin High School Music Club Sewing Club Traffic Squad William V. Harris Thomas J. Byrnes . . Laura M. Salerni Marjorie E. Mueller William V. Harris Ethel L. Wright Mary C. Mulcahy Herbert L. Hall College Club Mary C. Mulcahy Girls’ Sports Gertrude M. Bunce assisted by Mary C. Mulcahy Basketball Soccer Baseball Tennis Boys’ Sports Coach Hall, assisted by Frank B. Kramer, John F. Deming Football Basketball Baseball ' Tennis “Murdered Alive” A. A., Directed by E. Beed Hardy Musicale William V. Harris Marjorie E. Mueller “H. M. S. Pinafore” William V. Harris “Daddy Long Legs” Senior Class, Directed by Mary C. 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