Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1938 volume:

To the Class of 1938 GREETINGS YOU are about to leave the halls of the Berlin High School. May the lamp which was lighted within these halls lead you in the direction ot true education. It may he said that an educated man has respect lor facts, sensitivity to heauty and order, appreciation for the achievements of mankind, and responsiveness to unexplored possi- bilities. He chooses his life’s activity with understanding, makes decisions based upon inclusive information and applied intelligence, works with and in any present social order, yet does not let its imperfections mark the limit of his vision. He is effectively co- operative and constructively critical — neither cynical nor senti- mental. CALVIN E. WILCOX Superintendent T h e L A M P 1 9 3 8 A John F. Deming, B. A., M. A. Ts DEDICATION As an expression of our sincere appreciation for an undying interest and desire to aid extended us in the past years, we the class of 1938, dedicate this edition of “The Lamp” to our Class Adviser, Mr. John F. Deming. t FACULTY Calvin E. Wilcox, Superintendent and Principal Herbert L. Hall, Acting Dean of Boys, Mathematics, and Sociology Dorothy Small, Acting Dean of Girls, English, Latin, and Mathematics Santino M. Vasquez, Secretary and Junior Business Training Mabelle Barnes Social St udies, Mathematics, and English Gertrude Bunce General Science, Biology, arid Mathematics Thomas Byrnes General Science, Chemistry, and Physics Hildur Claudelin History Harold Cummings Junior Class Adviser, Social Studies, and English John F. Deming Senior Class Adviser, English, and French E. Beed Hardy Practical Arts and Guidance William V. Harris Supervisor of Music M ARIE Le ' AN Art, Science, Social Studies, and English Margaret McGrath Principal of the Junior High School, English Hazel Pomeroy Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Shorthand, and Office Practice Barbara Pratt Sophomore Class Adviser, Shorthand, Junior Business Training, and Typewriting Albert E. Bobinson Freshman Class Adviser, History, and English Ethel Wright Domestic Science Edward Harold Scheer “Eddie” Blue Hills “A mind full of knowledge is a mind that never fails. Class President (3, 4); College Club (2, 3, 4); Dramatic Club (3, 4); College Typing Club (1, 2); Journalism Club (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Valedictorian (4); Student Council (2, 3, 4); President of Student Council (4); Traffic Squad (3), Captain (4); Pin and Ring Com- mittee; Lamp Committee; Beacon Staff (2, 4); Orches- tra (1, 2); “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Pla ); Gen- eral Chairman of Ice Carnival (4); Student Manager of Magazine Drive (4); Senior Advisory Committee; Card Party and Fashion Show (4). Class President BBT J ane Corbin Pinches “Janey” Berlin “ t smile for all, a welcome glad, A jovial coaxing way she had Secretary of College Club (4); Typing Club (1, 2); Journalism Club (1, 2); Dramatic Club (4); Art Club (4); Tennis (1, 2, 4); Motif Club (4); Junior Prom Com- mittee; Lamp Committee; Carnival Ball Committee (4); Senior Advisory Committee; Card Party and Fashion Show (4). Vice-President Marjorie Bruce Goodrich “Margie” Kensington “Women and music should never be dated. Motif Club (4); High School Accompanist (3, 4); Glee Club (1); Orchestra (3, 4); Secretary of Class (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); College Club (2, 3, 4); Chairman of Carnival Ball (4); College Typing Club (1); Vice Presi- dent Music Club (4); Student General Manager of Magazine Drive (4); Senior Advisory Committee; Card Party and Fashion Show (4). William B. Moore “Bill” Kensington “He who means no mischief does it all. Student Council (1, 4); Dramatic Club (1, 2, 3); Treas- urer of Dramatic Club (3); Treasurer of Class (3, 4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Chairman of Junior Prom; “Murdered Alive”; “Tom Sawyer”; Journalism Club (1); Tennis (3, 4); Athletic Manager (3); Lamp Committee; Carnival Ball Committee (4); Senior Advisory Com- mittee; Card Party and Fashion S how (4). Treasurer Genevieve Barbara Baldyga “Jean” Berlin “1 fear no loss, I hope no gain, I envy none, I none distain.” Motif Club (4); Picture Committee (4); Glee Club (1); Basketball (4); Beacon Typist; Typist The Lamp (4); Conn. Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (3, 4). Manuel John Beatrice “Cook” Kensington The world ' s a stage on which all parts are played. Junior Prom Committee; Orchestra (4); Art Club (3, 4); Lamp Committee; “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play); High School Band (3, 4). Jennie Bozek “Babo” Kensington “ A little woman, though a very little thing, Is sweeter far than sugar, And flowers that bloom in spring.” Motif Club (4)- Wallace Gerad Bunce “Wally” Berlin “ The man that blushes is not quite a brute.” Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Lamp Committee; Honor Roll (t, 2, 3, 4); Conn. Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (3). Delphia May Busiinardi “Bushy” Kensington “ Magnificent spectacle of Human Happiness .” Social Committee (4); Motif Club (4); Glee Club (1); Art Club (3). Joseph James Carbo “Buster” Kensington “ Stately arid lull he mores in the hall The chief of a thousand graces.” Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Lamp Committee; College Club (4). Olw en Rawlanda Chapman “Chippy” Kensington “A ready smile, a friendly air, Olwen is welcome everywhere. Tennis; Dramatic Club (4); Home Economics Club (4); Art Club (3, 4); Student Council (4); Lamp Committee; Pin and Ring Committee (4). T h e Lillian Ruth Conopast “Wife” East Rerlin A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Motif Club (4); Traffic Squad (2, 3, 4); Class Secretary (2); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Assistant Editor Berlin High Beacon (4); Conn. Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (3, 4). L A M P 1 9 3 8 Claire Mary Cote “Heavy” East Beri.in “ Good tasle is the flower of good sense.” Student Council (3, 4); Traffic Squad (2, 3); Beacon Typist; Motif Club (4); Typist the Lamp; Conn. Busi- nessmen’s Assoc. Contest (4). Agnes M. Danko “Ag” Kensington 11 is a friendly heurl thal has plenty of friends. Editor-in-chief The Lamp; Chairman of Social Com- mittee (4); Honor Roll (1, 4); Student Librarian (4); “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play); Card Party and Fashion Show (4); Senior Advisory Committee. Jack Joseph DeLowery “Gotchie” Kensington “7 will find a way or make one.” Varsity Basketball (1, 2); Varsity Baseball (3); Intra- mural Baseball (2, 3); Intramural Basketball (1, 2). Rudolph Carl Derlaga “Rudy” Beckley And what he greatly thought he nobly dared. Varsity Football (3, 4); Glee Club (1); Junior Prom Committee; Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Intramural Basketball (4). Zina Josephine DiPietro “Shorty” Kensington “ What’s the use of worrying It never was worthwhile .” Motif Club (4); Picture Committee (4). Cecelia Patricia Dombkowski “Spindle” Kensington A quiet tongue shows a wise head ” Art Club (3); Sewing Club (1). Richard Raymond Dyer “Dick” East Rerlin “ And when a lady ' s in the case You know all other things give place. Varsity Football (3, 4); Varsity baseball (2, 3, 4); Intra- mural Baseball (2, 3, 4); Class President (1); Class Treasurer (2); Student Council (2, 4); Traffic Squad (4); Junior Prom Committee; Glee Club (1); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Athletic Manager (2); Varsity Basketball (3, 4); Journalism Club (1); Beacon Staff (3, 4); Tennis (4); Carnival Ball; Senior Advisory Committee; Card Party and Fashion Show . Lola Maryann Fogliati “Lo” Kensington She is kind-hearted and serviceable in all the relations of life Motif Club, Treasurer (4); Beacon Typist; Glee Club (1); Picture Committee. Carmen Rehm Giannotta “Emo” Kensington It is not good that man should be alone. Varsity Football (3, 4); Intramural Basketball; Intra- mural Baseball (2); The Lamp; Journalism Club (1); Carnival Ball Committee (4); “The Bight Mr. Wright” (Class Play). John Wilbur Graham “Johnny” Kensington He is full of good meanings and wishes.” Dramatic Club President (4); Student Council (4); Traffic Squad (4); College Club (4); Glee Club (1); The Lamp; Junior Prom Committee; “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play); Carnival Ball Committee (4). Vivian Greco “Viv” Kensington “ Every difficulty yields to the enterprising Honor Roll (1, 3, 4); Dramatic Club (4); Beacon Staff (4); Art Club (3, 4); College Club (1, 2); College Typing Club; Motif Club (4). T h L A M P Malcolm Foster Griffith “Mack” Kensington ' ‘God helps those who help themselves Intramural Basketball (1, 2); Intramural Baseball (2, 3); The Lamp; Journalism Club (1); Football Manager (3). Wilfred Ray Guite “Bill” Berlin “From the crown of his head to the sole of his .foot, he is all mirth. ' ’ ' Varsity Football (2, 3, 4); Varsity Basketball (2, 3, 4); Varsity Baseball (2, 3, 4); Intramural Baseball (2, 3, 4); Intramural Basketball (2, 3, 4); Student Council (4); Junior Prom Committee; The Lamp Committee; Intra- mural Track (4). Ethel Mae Hamilton Kensington “To enjoy life - one must giggle. Student Council (4); Beacon Staff (4); Dramatic Club Q (3, 4); President of Art Club (3, 4); Girls’ Sports (4). 3 8 William Francis Hannon “Barney Berlin “Few are so clever as to know all the mischief he does.” Varsity Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Basketball (2, 3); Varsity Football (2, 3, 4); Intramural Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (1, 3, 4); Junior Prom Committee. Mary Indelak “Ginger” Kensington “Her ways are ivays of Pleasantness.” College Club; Typing Club; Home Economics Club; Honor Boll (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Librarian (4); Pin and Ring Committee. Irene Klotz “Rena” Berlin “All women are ambitious naturally.” Home Economics Club (4); Dramatic Club (4); Motif Club (4); Beacon Staff (2, 3, 4); Student Council (2, 3); Honor Roll (I, 4); Connecticut Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (4); Picture Committee. Neil Arthur Lawrence “Charlie” East Berlin “As merry as the day is long.” Varsity Football (2 ,3, 4); Varsity Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Baseball (1, 2); Varsity Tennis (3, 4); Intra- mural Basketball (1, 2); Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Junior Prom Committee; Honor Roll (3); College Club; Traffic Squad (4); Student Council (4). Irene E. Luetjen “Red” Beckley “ The great source of pleasure is variety.” Motif Club (4); Home Economics Club (4); Lamp Com- mittee; Honor Roll (1, 2); Orchestra Band (3); Picture Committee. Doris Emily Maier “Dodo” Blue hills “ A smile for a care and a smile for a woe, You ' ll never find Dodo ' s spirits low.” Chorus (2); Glee Club (1); Dramatic Club (4); Secretary Home Economics Club (4); Student Council (2); Sec- retary of Class (2, 3) ; Student Librarian (4) ; “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play); Orchestra (2). Adele P. Marieni “Del” Kensington “It ' s nice to he natural when you ' re naturally nice.” Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); President Motif Club (4); Vice President Art Club (3); Ty pist Berlin High Beacon (4); Pin and Ring Committee; Student Council (1); Glee Club (1) ; Ty pist The Lamp; Carnival Ball Committee (4) ; Oratorical Contest (3, 4); Connecticut Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (3, 4); Prompter “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play). Victor Martino “Prof” Kensington “Beware the fury of a patient man.” Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); College Club (2, 3, 4); Dramatic Club Treasurer (3, 4); Student Council (1); Glee Club (1); Beacon Staff (1, 2, 4); Journalism Club (1); Col- lege Typing Club (1); Connecticut Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (3, 4); “Tom Sawyer”; “David Copperfield” ; Salutatorian (4); “Little Women”. William John McMurray “Chick” Kensington “ They say best men are moulded out of faults. ” Intramural Basketball (1, 2); Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Glee Club (1); Student Council (4); Traffic Squad (1, 4); College Club; Lamp Committee. T h e Boyal Harrison Morse “Moose” East Berlin “The greater man the greater courtesy. Varsity Football (2, 3, 4), Captain (4); Honor Roll (1, 2, 3, 4); Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Council (4); Traffic Squad (4); Glee Club (1); Senior Advisory Com- mittee; Card Party and Fashion Show (4). L A M P 1 9 3 8 Anthony John Nalewajak “Tony” Kensington “0 what may man within him hide, Though Angel on the outward side. Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Dramatic Club (4). Louise Emma Nichols “Lou” Blue Hills “She was made for happy thoughts For playful wit and laughter. Tennis (3, 4); Glee Club (l); Dramatic Club (4); Home Economics Club (4); Art Club (3, 4); Lamp Committee; Beacon Staff (4); Honor Roll (2); Picture Committee; Ass’t. Treasurer of Dramatic Club (4). M arion Norton Berlin “Let her but live entirely to her own fancy, And she’ll never a word say to you from morning to night. Ethel R affael Notaro “F” Kensington “Friendship is love without wings. Motif Club (4); Glee Club (1); Chorus (2); Art Club (3); “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play). Francis Joseph Pesenti “Fritz” Kensington “ High - - excited thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.” Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Intramural Basketball (4); Varsity Football (3, 4). Emma Dorothy Pedemont “Pede” Kensington “It is hard to he good.” Motif Club (4). Elfrieda Pekrul “Fritz” Berlin “ Her care was never to offend, And everyone was her friend.” Basketball (1, 2); President of Home Economics Club (4); Art Club (4); Motif Club (4); Knitting Club (1); Picture Committee; Student Librarian (4); “The Bight Mr. Wright” (Class Play). Evelyn L. Peterson “Ev” East Berlin “ Sweetness is the essence of loveliness.” Motif Club (4); Home Economics Club (4); Student Council (4); Dramatic Club (4); Student Librarian (4); Lamp Committee; Carnival Ball Committee (4); “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play); Beacon Staff (4); Picture Committee; Connecticut Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (4). Hector Robert Plante “Hecky” Berlin “ Gen tle of Speech Beneficial of mind.” Intramural Basketball (1, 2); Beacon Staff (4); Lamp Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Honor Roll (1, 2, 3); Connecticut Businessmen’s Assoc. Contest (3). Francis Pulito “Pluto” Kensington “Wisdom comes by cleverness not by time. Intramural Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Intramural Basketball (4); Art Editor Berlin High Beacon (4). Justina Dolly Quarello “Joy Joy” Kensington “She speaks, behaves, and acts Just as she ought. Motif Club (4); Typing Club (1). T h e Gaylord Arthur Read “Doc” East Berlin “ A peace above all earthly dignities A still and quiet conscience. Varsity Football (2, 3, 4); Varsity Baseball (2, 3, 4); Varsity Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Intramural Basketball (1, 2); Intramural Tennis (2, 3). L A M P Alfred Rich “Al” Kensington “ You can never plan the future by the past.” Varsity Football (1, 2, 3); Intramural Basketball (1, 2, 3); Varsity Tennis (3); Lamp Committee. 1 9 3 8 Helen Simeone “Simon” Kensington “Neatness is the craving grace of womanhood. Secretary of Motif Club (4); Glee Club (1); Picture Committee; Art Club (3). Lola Starzec “Squeaky” Berlin “ Silence gives grace to women. Home Economics Club (4); Class Vice President (2); Basketball (1); Knitting Club (1); Picture Committee. Grace Carolyn Treic.hel “Tex” East Berlin “I do love, I know riot what, Sometimes this, and sometimes that.” Home Economics Club (4); Motif Club (4); Carnival Ball Committee (4); “The Right Mr. Wright” (Class Play). Zephorene Carter Ventres “Zeph” Berlin “All musical people seem happy. Music Club, Treasurer (3), President (4); Motif Club (4); Beacon Staff (4); Orchestra (2, 3, 4). Lewis Joseph Wroblewski “Danno” Berlin “ The music in my heart I bore Long after it was heard no more. Varsity Football (3); Varsity Baseball (2, 3); Intra- mural Basketball (2, 3); Intramural Baseball (3); Or- chestra (4). Bernard Richard Yantz East Berlin “A happy-go-lucky fellow is he. Intramural Basketball (1, 2); Intramural Baseball (2, 3); Varsity Basketball (3, 4); Varsity Football (3, 4); Var- sity Baseball (2, 3, 4); Tennis Squad (3); Class Treasurer (1); Class Vice President (2); Dramatic Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Sports Editor Berlin High Beacon (4) ; “Murdered Alive” (1); “Adventures of Tom Sawyer” (3); The Circus (2); “David Copperfield” (4); 1st Prize Oratorical Contest, (1, 3, 4); Second Prize Oratorical Contest (2). Mary Ann Zarotney “Mickey” Kensington “ Going my way of old, Contented more or less I dreamt not life could hold Such happiness.” Senior Class Snow Queen Candidate; Lamp Committee. Mary Louise Zotter “Zitter” Kensington “Tho’ she looks bewitchingly simple, There’s mischief in every dimple.” Vice President Motif Club (4); Art Club (3); Honor Boll (1); Vice President Class (2); Traffic Squad (3); Student Council (1). EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief, Agnes Danko Assistant Editor, Edward Scheer Committee Genevieve Baldyga Manuel Beatrice Wallace Bunce Joseph Carbo Olwen Chapman Claire Cote Carmen Giannotta John Graham Vivian Greco Malcolm Griffith Ethel Hamilton William Hannon Irene Luetjen Adele Marieni William McMurray William Moore Louise Nichols Evelyn Peterson Jane Pinches Hector Plante Alfred Rich Mary Zarotney Thomas Byrnes Faculty Advisers John F. Deming ThIS book, as the ones before it, is a mirror of our four short and happy years at Ber- lin High School. We wish to thank all who willingly aided us in compiling our year book. VALEDICTORY Mr. Superintendent, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Board of Education, Members of the Berlin High Faculty, Parents, Friends, and Classmates: Life lies before us like an enormous mountain which must be climbed. Four years ago we set out to climb that mountain. We had no compass and therefore our parents and teachers had to guide us. Our knapsacks were empty and they, with the help of our Superintendent and Board of Education, had to fill them. Thus far we have traveled together, as one great unit, each of us striving to aid his fellowmen; but finally we have reached the end of our trail. However, this does not mean the termination of our career, for from here numerous paths branch of! ' into the undergrowth. We must now make the greatest decision of our life. We must choose that one path which we shall follow henceforth. We can no longer go on together; each of us must select his individual career. Yet as we stand here about to make that great decision, we are afraid. We know not what danger lurks ahead in the shadows. We fear lest we shall choose wrongly. Must we go on never realizing what obstacles aw ait us in life, never knowing where our paths shall lead? Wonderingly we look up to the mountain top, and as we do, a light flashes across the sky penetrating the dark expanse ahead. At first we are slightly perplexed but gradually it occurs to us that this is the “Beacon of Success” which stands at the utmost peak of life’s great mountain, and pours forth its rays on those who have reached the “Top”. Once more our courage is restored. We no longer fear, the future; we resolve to meet it bravely. You need not fear for us either, dear parents, for our knapsacks are now r bulging with the knowledge you have made possible for us to acquire. We are ready for life’s problems. We have the best com- pass, our Conscience, which shall always keep us progressing in the right direction. For our guide, we have the greatest of teachers, Experience. With these three important assets, we cannot fail. Now, dear classmates, I wish to take this opportunity to bid you a sincere and heartfelt farew ell. Though I deeply regret this parting, 1 joyfully aw ait that day when we shall meet again, at the top of the moun- tain and in unison be bathed in the light from that beacon. EDWARD SCHEER SAL U TAT O R Y Mr. Superintendent, Mr. Chairman, Members of the Board of Education, Members of the Berlin High Faculty, Parents, Friends, and Classmates: The class of ' 38 extends a most cordial welcome to all. We are very proud and honored at having you present to see and hear us during our graduation exercises. At this time, we as a class wish to lake the opportunity to express our gratitude to our parents and to the officers of this High School. It is through them and through their aid that we have been able to receive this education which is such a vital part of our future life. With hope in our hearts and pleasant thoughts in our minds we are now ready to leave this school, tak- ing with us hundreds of joyous memories. If there is an element of sadness in these thoughts, it is that we shall soon be separated. However, this separation can never make us forget what has been imbedded so deeply in our hearts. We shall always have places set aside for our beloved teachers and class mates. During the four years of high school all of us have contributed some little thing to add to the color and honor of the life of our class. Some have been outstanding in athletics, others in some special art such as dramatics or painting, and still others in some particular study. Every one has done his part and has done it with a willingness seldom surpassed. Now that the four years are over, we shall start facing life as it really is. Some of us will enter colleges and other higher institutes of learning: others will work in offices and factories. What ever we do, 1 know we shall do it well. 1 am sure that we will all strive loyally to make our future the same success that our past has been. In this way we shall repay our parents for their sacrifices and thank our principal and teachers for their help. We shall endeavor to make for ourselves a creditable place in the daily life of our town, state, and nation. With these words of praise and hope still on my lips let me again bid you one and all— “Welcome”. VICTOR MARTINO CLASS HISTORY The curtain comes down on the last year of the class of ’38 at the Berlin High School. We shall always have a clear picture of the past from this fine performance which took four years of hard study and work. J 1 he first act was well played as the freshman year. Our Superintendent, Mr. Wilcox, and teachers guided us so that we were well started on the road to success. It was during this year we were graduated lrom the ninth grade, as was the custom then in Berlin, and presented a pageant to celebrate the ter- centenary of Connecticut. Everyone in the class took part in this colorful event, which gave the audi- ence a vivid picture of the early settlers. We chose as our class adviser Miss Gertrude Bunce, who guided us faithfully through the Freshman year. One of the first thrills we experienced was in being allowed to attend the assembly programs. As freshmen, we were allowed to enter the Oratorical Con- test which was held at one of the assemblies at which time the members of our class received the honors. Mr. Wilcox saw to it that the school was not lacking in physical training and aided Mr. Hall in giving us experience in athletics. Intramural activities were organized during this year and we were asked to participate. The “Cheer leaders” really sent the boys out “to do their stuff” as the coach would say. I he next act took place in the year 1936. We had now moved up from the “green” Freshman to the Sophomores. Occupying the two basement rooms we were separated from the other classes. Much enjoyment was derived from the performances put on during the lunch periods. It was during this ear that the lunch period was shortened. Mr. Frank Kramer was chosen as our class adviser and was assisted by Mr. John Deming. Athletics were more popular and colorful this year; the color being added by Mr. Harris’ band furnishing the music. Mr. Harris sponsored “The First Annual Musicale” and the operetta H.M.S. Pinafore , in which many of us, as Sophomores, participated. This year drew ' to a close with a picnic held at Great Hill Lake. Though the weather was bad we found many ways of having a good time. Now we were Juniors. Having had a glimpse of the world we settled down to work harder than ever before. Again the class was divided into sections, but with the aid of Adviser Frank Kramer we were still closely connected. Miss Claudelin’s homeroom, in which some of the Juniors were located, visited us frequently to hear the Harmonica Boy’s playing, Richard DeMer’s adventure stories of his travels and ambitions, the girls’ hill-billy singing, Zephorene Ventres’ violin playing, Grace Treichel’s singing, and the “Get-together” band, organized by Dick DeMers. During the last quarter of this school year our class adviser, Mr. Kramer, resigned and Miss Marie LeVan filled the vacancy. By this time athletics were in full swing. To aid in deferring the expenses incurred in outfitting a base- ball outfit, a junk campaign was enforced, whereby the boys collected and sold junk. “School spirit” actually came into the picture at this time. Our Junior Prom turned out to be a social success. The auditorium was beautifully decorated with blue and while streamers. Again this year we chose (ireat Hill Lake, a popular place among the Ber- linites, for our class outing. In April the commercial department entered the Conn. Business Men’s Association Contest at Waterbury and brought home several honors, which was good, considering the competition with larger schools. At last we were “dignified” Seniors, the reigning class in the Berlin High. For the first time in the his- tory of the class we were united in one homeroom with Mr. John Deming as our class adviser. A court was organized where I he violators of the “Senior Privileges” were summoned and Judge Morse pre- sided. One of our assemblies was staged by the “Shower Room Boys” who demonstrated their talent in singing. In November we held our first social event of the year in the form of a Thanksgiving Dance. “Cooky” Beatrice, King of Swing, and his R hythm Kings appealed to the large gatherings at our socials held semi-monthly. Besides the Senior Ball. I he Winter Carnival Dance was one of the most gala affairs of the year; the Snow Queen dressed in an ermine robe, preceded by her ladies, was crowned by Mr. W ilcox. It was finally decided to have the pictures taken on Saturday March 26. The photographs were taken by Zamsky Studio as was the custom. Our next production, “The Right Mr. Wright”, proved to be the ‘right’ class play ‘all right, all right’, because of the fine entertainment by the ‘right’ participants. We scored another success by putting on a Fashion Show and Card Party during the month of May. The popularity of this was due to the artful modelers demonstrating the fashions. This brings our resume of the represented revue to an unforgetable conclusion. Perhaps at a later date we will be able to present a sequel to this drama, in which we may reveal what the years have uncovered in the way of further individual honors. We hope that the notable supporting cast will be as happy and successful as it has been in the Berlin High School. LOUISE NICHOLS WILLIAM HANNON ALFRED RICH CLASS PROPHECY The moon rose majestically from behind a bank of beautifully silhouetted clouds. I watched awhile in wonderment and contentment. The face of the adviser of the Class of 38, appeared on the moon and reminded me of Berlin High and the old class. I put another log on the fire and in the blaze saw the United States Navy drawn up in battle array, with Joseph Carbo , Jr. as Chief Engineer of the United States’ newest cruiser while Alfred Rich was busy as Chief Gunner on the same ship. • In a large hospital Edward Scheer was performing a delicate operation, and Jennie Bozek and Elfrieda Pekrul were assisting as nurses. In the laboratory of the same hospital I found Justina Quarello, Vivian Greco, and Mary Indelak carrying on experiments, seeking new cures for different diseases. As the next scene appeared, it seemed to have the appearance of the great Yankee Stadium, with fans rising to their feet with cheers, as William Ilarinon made a home run with the bases full. As the log cracked and popped, I saw y a little white house in Clinton over which Irene A lolz was presiding. As the log died out, I saw r the large White House in Washington, wdiere Agnes Danko was presiding as the first lady president, ably assisted by Evelyn Peterson as Social Secretary, and Marion Norton as Executive Secretary. The Lady President was entertaining Jane Pinches and Doris Maier at tea. Later on Mary Zarolney thrilled those present with her singing. Suddenly the fire blazed up and I saw the United States Senate Chamber, where, as members of that body, Adele Marieni and John Graham were debating the new naval construction bill. Seated in the gallery, an interested spectator was Lola Fogliati, vacationing from her school in Maryland. Suddenly before my wondering mind passed a mighty six-motored giant of the air, with Gaylord Read as pilot, and Ethel Hamilton as hostess. The plane passed over a great cattle ranch operated by An- thony Nalewajek. I hen appeared a view of Delphia Bushnardi, obtaining a beauty treatment in the Beauty Salon con- ducted by Claire Cote. Still watching the fire, I saw the buildings of Yassar College. Seated in the President ' s chair was Marjorie Goodrich, and Cynthia Mitchell was busy as a filing clerk in her office. As the scene changed to one of the class rooms, 1 saw Bernard Yaritz teaching English. I was greatly interested as the picture changed from the land to the sea, where on the bridge of a giant ocean liner was Captain Malcolm Grijfith. I saw Olwen Chapman sitting on Class A deck, reading a book. In the ball room of this mighty liner, Manuel Beatrice ' s Swing Band was furnishing the music, and among the players in the band was Lewis Wroblewski playing the bass. Next I beheld the World Famous Salon Lo-La, conducted by Madame Lola, better known as Lola Star- zee. Modelling these famous gowns was Genevieve Baldyga. As T tossed another log on the dying blaze, I saw ' the American Embassy, where I beheld Grace Treichel busy at work as the Private Secretary to the American Ambassador. For the moment my mind was devoid of any scene, and then suddenly as I watched intently, I saw the mighty Symphony Orchestra at the Musical Festival at Salzburg with Zephorene Ventres appearing as concert mistress and Victor Martino raising his sweet voice in the solo numbers. In contrast to that brilliant scene, I next viewed Hector Plante lounging comfortably on the deck of a small schooner, which was riding at anchor in a peaceful harbor in the South Seas. As the fire burned heartily the scene changed back to the United States, where in a classs room of Yale University I saw William McMurray teaching Latin. Near the campus was situated a very exclusive night club, which was featuring Emma Pedemont in the very latest ball room dances. From this light and airy view r , the picture changed to the grim walls of the Connecticut State Prison, w here Francis Pesenti was carrying on his work as Warden. Then passed before me a building w hich I recognized as the Morgan Memorial Museum in Hartford, w here I noticed Francis Pulito as t he Director. Next a scene of w ild confusion. What could it be? It took me some time to realize it was the National Republican Convention. On the platform, presiding as the permanent chairman, I recognized Boyal Morse, Jr. A short distance away, another convention was in progress. It was the Annual Convention of the Ameri- can Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association, and was presided over by its president, Wallace Bunce. What was this I saw next? Could it be a newspaper office? Yes, it was, the office of Editor Lillian Conopast of t lie Berlin Gazette. Then in rushed Rudolph Derlaga , all excited, to report the latest scoop. As the view changed to the outdoors, I saw an athletic field managed by Wilfred Guile, ably assisted by Richard Dyer. As I was watching this scene, a large Hook and Ladder Truck of the Fire Depart- ment went by with John DeLowery in charge. The fire once more blazed up, the scene shifted to Fifth Avenue in New York, and before my gaze there appeared an Interior Decorator’s Shop, conducted by Cecelia Dombkowski. Zina DiPietro was consult- ing her about the decorations for her new home. Now appeared a picture of entertainment, a large minstrel troupe. The interlocutor, Ethel Notaro, was introducing Mary Zoller, the star soloist. As I watched with amazement I saw a large Science Building, and within, Carmen Giannotta was teach- ing a class in advanced Science. Nearby was a Dancing School, conducted by Neil Laurence. Next came a fashionable Beauty Parlor, known as Helen’s Beauty Salon, which was managed by Helen Simeone. In the window were some fancy advertising signs, which were executed on the typewriter by Louise Nichols. As I became tired from watching so long, a familiar sight came into view, and I recognized the Empire State Building. Sitting in his office on the seventy-fifth floor, was William Moore, the treasurer of the corporation which owns the building. Irene Luetjen was busy typing his correspondence. As the last embers died out I realized I had seen all of the members of the Class of 38” pass before me. I dozed off wondering just how many of the Class members were in the positions in which I imagined them. Signed : MALCOLM GRIFFITH IRENE LUETJEN HECTOR PLANTE WALLACE BUNCE STUDENT COUNCIL In the past year our Student Council, supervised by Miss Small, has done much to improve our school. Much credit is due them for their great work. The council lead by President Edward Scheer, Vice-President John Graham, Secretary Zephorene Ventres, and Treasurer Royal Morse consists of: Olwen Chapman, Evelyn Peterson, Ethel Hamilton, Richard Dyer, Neil Lawrence, William Moore, Arline Cote, Ann Klotz, Joseph DeLowery, Lenore Carbo, Alfred Pulito, Norman Johnson, and Harold Corr. BEACON STAFF The Berlin High Beacon has undoubtedly proved to be one of our most successful organizations, tinder the able direction of Mr. Thomas Byrnes and Miss Hazel Pomeroy, it has gained great note in the past year. The staff consists of: reporters; Clarie Cote, Genevieve Baldyga, Lola Fogliati, Typists; and Victor Martino, Exchange Editor. Arline Cote Editor-in-Chief Lillian Conopast Assistant Editor Francis Pulito) He ctor Plante Art Editors The remaining staff is made up of Irene Klotz, Anne Klotz, Helen Savage, Eliza- beth Sullivan, Alfred Pulito, Muriel Black- burn, Ethel Hamilton, Mary Notaro, Bobert Werdelin, J ames Fagan, Vivian Greco, Frances Kriwacki, Richard Dyer, Bernard Yantz, Louise Nichols, Zepho- rene Ventres, and Edward Scheer, Evelyn Peterson, and Adele Marieni, BASKETBALL The 1937-38 basketball team, under the supervision of Coach Harold Cummings, completed its most successful season, compiling a record of eleven wins and twelve defeats. Joe Dombkowski was captain of the Berlin five. The fighting spirit and good team work were highly praised. The season’s high-lights were two overtime decisions over Lewis High of Southington. As a member of the Farmington Valley League, Berlin ended the season in second place. The squad consisted of: Domb- kowski, Cugno, Aivano, Yantz, Dyer, Knope, Callahan, Gardner, Quite, DeLowery, and Bead. FOOTBALL Under the direction of Coach Albert Robinson, Berlin had its most successful season. Although de- feated by Plainville and Southington teams, out of its class, the Red and Blue played well against schools their ow r n size. Berlin fielded an aggres- sive team which fought hard every minute of play. The high-lights of the 1937 season were the Middletown and Farm- ington games, played under floodlights, and the 19-8 victory over Simsbury. Captain Royal Morse led his team to three victories, four defeats and one scoreless tie. The team consisted of: Morse, Quite, Yantz, Lawrence, Hannon, Dyer, Pesenti, Read, Rich, Derlaga, Motyka, Cugno, Sadey, Gardner, Patter- son, Burwell, Callahan, Potts, Hubbard, Orrechio. Knope, Lemieux, 11. O’Brien, Centurelli, and Genest. Maguda and D. O’Brien were managers. BASEBALL The 1938 baseball squad, coached by Albert Robinson, seemed to be consider- ably stronger this year than last year. Gaylord Read, a three year veteran, was captain of the team. The squad con- sisted of: Captain Read, Yantz, Dyer, Hannon, Schofield, Callahan. Kane, Dod- son, Dombkowski, DeLowery, Cugno, Getzwieh, Patterson, Duly, E. Michol- sky, and J. Micholsky. CLASS PLAY John Graham Grace Treichel . . . . Agnes Danko .... Manuel Beatrice. . Doris Maier Carmen Giannotla Ethel Hamilton . . Ethel Notaro Elfrieda Pekrul Evelyn Peterson . Edward Scheer. . . Neil Lawrence . . . . . . Wayne Wright . . Harriet Harper Mrs . 1 V a in wr igh t . . Mr. Wainwrighl Paula Pennington Clinton Carbaugh . . . Carol Carhaugli Conchita Carmen Goldie Going . . . Lucille Lovejoy . . . Lucius Lovejoy Walter Webb One of our greatest activities of the year was the class play, “The Right Mr. Wright , directed by Mr. Deming. The cast consisted of: CLASS WILL We, the Class of Thirty Eight, of the Berlin High School, Town of Berlin, and State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, in manner and form following, hereby revoking any will, or wills heretofore made by us. We, the Senior Class of Thirty Eight, do hereby Bequeath Our Numerous Possessions Tliusly: To the Board of Education, we leave our sincere gratitude for all they have done to make possible the completion of our education. To Mr. Calvin E. Wilcox, our superintendent, we leave our deepest appreciation for his guidance during our four years of High School. To Mr. Deming, our class adviser, we leave a book entitled “How to Take Care of Unruly Seniors”. To Miss Small we leave a supply of snow and ice for her future “Ice Carnivals”. To M r. Vasquez we leave an automatic fire alarm to catch any students who might light a cigarette. To Mr. Hall we leave some badges for his Troopers, so they may be recognized. To Miss Bunce we leave some new stories to tell her Biology Class. To Mr. Robinson we leave a pair of water wings to use when he goes winter bathing. To Miss Pomeroy we leave a large closet where she can keep her supply of pretty clothes. To Mr. Cummings we leave a book on “How to Make Cocoa Without Burning It”. To Mr. Byrnes we leave a little cottage in the pines, so that he won’t have to drive from Waterbury every day. To Miss Wright we leave a recipe on how to enable students to become good cooks. To Mr. Harris we leave three dozen batons so that each time he gets impatient with his orchestra or chorus he may be privileged to break one on his music stand. lo Miss Pratt we leave a secretary to take care of her excessive correspondence. Io Mr. Hardy we leave a career book on “How to Direct Actors Who Lack Talent”. To Miss Claudelin we leave a five pound mallet, so that she may be heard above the heated arguments which take place in Problems of Democracy Class. To Miss Barnes we leave a beautiful two-ton dictionary for her handy use. To Miss LeVan we leave a closet, with a lock and key, in which she may keep all her Art supplies. To Miss McGrath we leave a bottle of her favorite perfume “Christmas Night” in hopes that she may see an “Evening in Paris”. 1, Genevieve Baldyga, will my technique in Shorthand to Marjorie Johnson. To Richard Paterson, Richard Dyer wills a book on “I low to Avoid Accidents While Driving at Night . I, Mary Zotter, will my freckles to Verna Johnson. i, William Hannon, will my ability to play baseball to Richard Scagliotti. Ethel Hamilton wills her “Helpless Theory” to Lois Zimmerman. To Grant Dodson, Victor Martino wills some of his healthy dark hair. Bernard Yantz bequeaths his mischievous nature to George Horhal. Evelyn Peterson leaves her part in the Senior Play to Mabel Fielding. To Richard Callahan, Neil Lawrence wills his love of apples. Alarjorie Goodrich wills her Faculty drag” to any Junior who needs it. To Guido Pulcini, Manuel Beatrice wills his Jazz Orchestra, which is growing more popular every day. Fmma Pedemonl wills her dancing technique to Elynor Greco. To Eugene Derlaga, Wilfred Guite wills his physique that has helped to make him a valuable football and basketball player. I, Vivian Greco, leave my French books to Stanley Konefal, in hopes that he will make good use of them. Lewis Wroblewski wills his working ability to Henry Fournier. To Helen Savage, Jane Pinches leaves her interest in the “other 47 states ' . Lola Fogliati bequeaths her “blushing” to Thelma Tardette. To Roger Burwell, Carmen Giannotta wills Einstein’s theory. To Dorothy Harris, Helen Simeone leaves her laugh. Royal Morse leaves bis position on the Traffic Squad to Paul Sadey. I. Agnes Danko, will my position as Editor-in-Chief of the Class Book to Margaret Matyka. Ethel Notaro wills her height to Virginia Wells so that she may be seen as well as heard in school. Justina Quarello leaves lier shyness to Ida Drachenberg. Cynthia Mitchell wills her “bright eyes” to Emily Prata. Mary Indelak wills her ability in setting up Chemistry apparatus to Celia Ventres. Jo John Bunko, Francis Pulito wills his pencils and paints which have brought him fame as one of our class artists. Alfred Rich wills his taste in clothes to Joseph Domkowski. To Irene Rampone, Marion Norton leaves her quiet disposition. Irene Klotz wills her position as Senior reporter on the “Beacon Stall ’ to her sister Anne. John Graham bequeaths his greatly envied 192S Essex to Joseph DeLowery. 1. Zina DiPietro, leave my ambitions to Emma Nichols. Adele Marieni wills her position as President of the Motif Club to Alice McKeon. To Harry Winchell, Hector Plante leaves a set of blue-prints that show how to make the latest airplane models. I, Claire Cote, leave my good nature to Mary Kozuch. Doris Maier wills her blonde tresses to Virginia O’Brien. To Mary Lucco, Elfrieda Pekrul leaves her art in candy making. Jack DeLowery wills his basketball suit to Fred Schofield. We hope the pants fit. I, Delphia Bushnardi, will my humorous moods to Frances Kriwacki. Jennie Bozek wills her fondness for Home Economics to Mary DeBlasio. T° Edward Tomasaitis, William Moore wills his ability to figure out those terrible Algebra problems in Irish. Gaylord Read leaves his great form in basketball to Edward Getzewich. To Esther Grasse, Irene Luetjen wills her prophecies. I, Olwen Chapman, leave my historical adventures to Phyllis Cistare. Mary Zarotney wills her many coiffures to Arline Cote. To Richard Covini, Rudolph Derlaga leaves his job as one of Hall’s Troopers. Wallace Bunce wills to Theodore Wrobel his “blushing nature . Lillian Conopast leaves her A’s in Bookkeeping to Angie Leone. Zephorene Ventres leaves her violin to the most promising Junior who is musically inclined. To Gavin Cameron, Joseph Carbo wills his trusty broom that has swept the floors of our school. Celia Domkowski leaves her “curls” to Marjorie Buxton. To Joseph Aivano, Francis Pesenti wills his nightly visits to East Berlin. Lola Starzec leaves her “brown eyes” to Margaret Dornfried. To John Zigmont, Anthony Nalewajek wills his horse and wagon which has served him faithfully. Malcolm Griffith leaves his brown hat to anyone man enough to wear it. Edward Scheer leaves his responsibilities as President of the Senior Class. Captain of the Traffic Squad, and member of the Student Council to the most promising Junior, reliable enough to fill these positions. To the remaining Juniors, William McMurray leaves 20 easy lessons on “How to Make Friends With the Underclassmen”. To the Freshmen we leave our DIGNITY. To the Sophomores w r e leave OUB LEADEBSHIP AND INITIATD E. To the Juniors we leave the privilege of calling their Class Book “THE LAMP”. To the Berlin High School we leave the peace and quiet that will be caused by our absence. N WITNESS WHEREOF, WE. the Class of Thirty Eight, the Testators above named, have hereunto subscribed our name, the Twenty-fourth Day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun- dred and thirty-eight. THE CLASS OF THIRTY EIGHT Signed, published, and declared by The Class of Thirty-Eight, as and for our Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us, w ho have hereunto subscribed our names, at their request, as witnesses thereunto, in the presence of said testators and of each other. Ferdinand Charlie McCarthy Dopey Dwarf Mickey Mouse CLASS DIRECTORY Most Popular Handsomest Prettiest Cutest Most Pleasing Personality Best Dressed Most Likely to Succeed . . . Most Studious Most Dignified Class Wit Best All Around Athlete . . Class Sheik Class Artist Best Dancer Class Actor Class Actress Class Hobbies BOY Edward Scheer Neil Lawrence . Richard Dyer . . William Moore Alfred Rich . . . . Edward Scheer . ictor Martino Victor Martino John Graham . . Gaylord Read . Alfred Rich . Francis Pulito . Bernard Yantz. John Graham GIRL .Jane Pinches . Evelyn Peterson . Evelyn Peterson . Lola Fogliati Lola Fogliati .Marjorie Goodrich .Marjorie Goodrich Zephorene Ventres . Mary Zotter . Louise Nichols . Louise Nichols Emma Pedemont Grace Treichel Baseball. Dancing, and Roller Skating Class Motto THE DOOR OF KNOWLEDGE IS LABELED “PUSH’’ Class Flower YELLOW TEA ROSE FAREWELL Manuel BeaTrice Cynthia MitcHell BErnard Yantz Lola StarzeC Rudolph DerLaga WAllace Bunce Royal MorSe Francis PeSenti Joseph CarbO Malcolm GriFfith JusTina Quarello ZepHorene Ventres Grace Trelchel Elfrieda PekRul Carmen GiannoTta AnthonY Nalewajek OlwEn Chapman Mary Indelak Vivian Greco Marjorie GoodricH EThel Hamilton Jennie Bozek Lillian Conopast Delphia Bushnardi AgneS Danko Claire CoTe Zina DiPietrO LolA Fogliati Irene KLotz Irene Luetjen William McMurray Richard Dyer VicTor Martino John GraHam Jane Pinches Neil Lawrence HecTor Plante Alfred RicH Edward SchEer Genevieve Baldyga Doris MaiEr Lewis WRoblewski GayLord Read Louise Nichols Marian Norton Helen Simeone Adele Marleni Wilfred Guite EtHel Notaro MAry Zotter Francis Pulito WilliAm Hannon MaRy Zarotney CecElia Dombkowski William Moore Emma Pedemont Jack DeEowery EveLyn Peterson The Peiper Press, Inc. 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