Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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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

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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.

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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.