Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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CLASS PROPHECY As the last numbness from a synl belie ice pack left our rejuvenated bodies, we perceived that we were lodged in a hollow spheroid of translucent glass. Helen Anne Wilcox and I, Helen Kriwacki had, at the ripe age of twenty-one, voluntarily become solidified with the assurance that our life would proceed uninterrupted two hundred years hence. Now, in the year 2137 A.D., our lives assumed normalcy in our adopted country, Siberia. Dr. Reedheman, zoologist, welcomed us as his assistants to explore the glacial territory of the western hemisphere and find characteristics of life therein. After our rocket ship had landed us safely on the icy territory, once known as the United States, Dr. Reedheman outlined his itinerary. We journeyed far and finally stopped. There we employed a mar- velous drill for cutting up glacial ice. When this drill entered midway into the glacier, it came to a sudden stop with a resounding thud. Wondering what we had struck, we unearthed a steel file filled with legal documents. Browsing through the manuscripts, we suddenly spied the name of Anthony Pulito, our class president. It was self-evident that he had succeeded in the diplomatic service as Ambassador to the South Sea Islands. Excavating further, we found that we had struck the city of Washington. Helen Anne and I next found Florine Colby, who, evidently had been acting as a file clerk in the Office of Public Documents. Again we drilled until another substance contacted our tool. We discovered another huge edifice and the word “Rena’s”, artistically printed in gold captured our eyes. Upon closer investigation we found that Rena Omodeo, our class treasurer, had progressed, as was her custom, to the presidency of that pretentious “Rena’s Knitting Studio.” Entering, we found Enes Ferrero in an outer office at a type- writer. Just visible through a doorway could be seen none other than Ruth Knope, pad and pencil in hand, evidently filling the role of a private secretary. In another division of the plant (yes, we explored further) we found Barbara Norton computing Miss Omodeo’s Income Tax Report. As we turned for further investigation, our attention was focused on a bookkeeping machine and ledger recorded in the neat hand of Susan Stance. Because of the size of the firm, we decided to look at the switch-board room. There, we found another former Berlinite, Margie Bells, who had had charge of that room. Remember how she always wanted the be a telephone operator? Noting our enthusiasm to become acquainted with the activities of our classmates, Dr. Reedheman had ordered his men to dig a tunnel through the central streets of Washington. Rapid progress was

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as President and V ice President and Rena Omodeo newly elected Secretary and Treasurer. Miss Marion V an Deusen was class adviser. This was a big year for us — we did things. We sponsored a very successful Valentine Dance, and in May, the Junior Prom, with Marie Sullivan and John O ' Brien, co- chairmen. And then — our Senior V ear. Seniors — the very word exuded dignity and responsibility. Realizing Ibis, we elected as our leaders: Anthony Pulito, President; Mary Fagan, Vice President; Mamie Bunko, Secretary; and Rena Omodeo, Treasurer. One of the first events of that year was the purchase of our class rings. Then two very successful dances were sponsored by us, one a Thanksgiving Dance and the other a Valentine Dance. Our treasury was greatly enriched by the sale of pennants, 1936 year books and school pins, library- fees and senior socials with Jack Boardman as their capable chairman. The class play and fashion show also aided us greatly in a financial as well as a social way. For the first time in the history of the Berlin High School, several seniors of Ihe commercial depart- ment represented the school in the Connecticut Educators’ Association Contest held in Waterbury. Rena Omodeo won second prize while Edith Barattiero, Adele Lukasiewicz and Waller Mayer gained honorable mentions. Mary Sanada was the fifth contestant. Berlin High was sixth in the final rating of schools. In April, Mr. Wilcox acquainted us with the Valedictorian, Walter Mayer, and Salutatorian, Catherine Holyst. Then the major events began to take place. The Class Night exercises were held and then the Senior Ball under the chairmanship of Jack Boardman. What a pleasant memory is that night of nights. A beautiful summer’s evening, dancing to the strains of a dreamy waltz tune, conversing with many dear friends. A memory cherished by each of us. Finally, graduation, first the presentation of an operetta, “Big Day” and then the bestowing of diplomas. Thus ended our happy high school days. May these reveries, in years to come, bring back pleasant reminiscences of the many joyful and carefree moments spent in the Berlin High School. MABIE SULLIVAN MARY FAGAN

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made by us through the ice until I heard a cry and realized that Helen Anne, who had preceded me, had fallen over something. Focusing the light in the direction of the cry I managed to locate her but she was below me. I descended the stairs to her and found myself in a simply decorated room. Along the walls were murals of life in the early twenties, painted by none other than our former classmate, Sanlina Tarca. Furniture, made distinguished by simple lines, designed by Harry Wall and his partner Edward Barswenski, was placed about the room. Glancing about the room, we discovered that this was the “Moore Escorting Bureau” conducted by Margaret Moore. It was indeed a surprise to us to find Mar- garet employed in this line of business. Mary Sanada, Cora Bernardo, Naomi Lehman and Bernadette Gerdts were employed by her. The letterhead of dark Boardman attracted our attention and we soon learned that he was manager of a similar bureau in New York City. Richard Bowers and Leslie Clark were acting as escorts in the “Boardman Guide Bureau”. We stepped into our rocket ship and in a few ' minutes w ere landed on w hat was once the most prosperous city of the world, New r York. Just as if it were second nature with the rocket ship, it landed in Roose- velt Airport. We espied a ship designed by Alan Dyer and piloted by John O ' Brien. We also found Lillian Taylor acting as co-pilot on this airliner and Ida Saravalli as hostess. We next came upon a hospital and the first person we recognized was Sylvia Culver, psychiatrist. Slow- ly wending our way down the corridor, we next met Genevieve Kokoski, technician and Lorraine Mc- Cormick, dietician. In the ante-room, we found Antainelle Simeone, head nurse and William Brusick, doctor, evidently discussing a case when the glacier came. The modern trend was noticed also in this hospital, for the patients’ hair was cared for by Florence Fitzgerald, hairdresser. Leaving the hospital we proceeded to Radio City. Drilling in, we found a huge Diesel trailer owned by the concern of William Dehart and Edward Zigmont. Reaching Radio City we immediately made our way to the broadcasting studio and found Mamie Bunko with the music of our class song in her hand. In a group we noticed Edith Baraltiero, director and oboeist, Dorothy Byrnes, first violinist, Adele Lukasiewicz, trombonist, and Bessie Biggolt, trumpeter, scanning the scores of Bismark Essa ' s recent opera. Old memories were awakened by the sight of our classmates and we longed for home. Transported