Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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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

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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.

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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.