Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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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 .

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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.

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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