Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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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

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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.

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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