Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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ecij The lights were blazing on Broadway as our cab pulled up to the famous Boothe Theater”. We handed our driver the fare and noticed that he was Kasmir Nalewajek, a law student at Columbia University. At the entrance, crowds were waiting to see Janice Burwell, starring in The Grass Is Green,” written by playwright Richard Fowler and directed by Jane Munson. By the box-office we see Ines Tee, secretary to Peter Kriwacki, President of the National Broadcasting Company. With her is Arthur Crandall, and Donald Griffith. Arthur has returned from Nebraska where he heads the Nebraska Forest Rangers. Donnie is stunt man for Ace Productions, Inc.” which is now filming The Little Puffs That Made Good,” starring Doris Prata and Myron Goodrich. Moving further into the crowd, we see Donald Austin, sales manager for a phonograph record concern, homeward bound to hear the World Heavyweight Championship Bout between title-holder Philip Carter and Challenger Wallace Kelsey. The girl at the box-office is Beatrice Pesenti, who tells us that John Prendergast owns this theatre. In the lobby we see Philip Prior, photographer for the New York Times, and Albert Moseley, the editor. Coming across the lobby is Helen Gontarz, New York ' s top-notch dress designer, Harold Corr, movie celebrity, and his publicity agent, Jack Austin. We take our seats as the orchestra leader, James Fagan lifts his baton. After the play, we decide to walk to the nightclub, ' El Trocadero”. Outside is a poster with four pretty Power’s models modeling fur coats. The models are Dora Willet, Ines Carsanico, Norma Bighinatti, and Dawn Scott. A little farther on we stop to listen for a moment, as a soap-box orator, Francis Odermann, expounds Scientist Theodore Schultz’s theory of relativity. We stop for a red light in front of Rena Fiori’s beauty salon, then Charles Taylor, the traffic cop allows us to cross the street. On Lexington Avenue a group of taxi-cab drivers are listening to Roy Fielding, sports an- nouncer giving a blow-by-blow description of the fight, when the program is interrupted by news analyst Philip Black, who tells of the safe landing of Miles Crookes and Helen Andruk in their racing plane designed by Edward Beatrice which they had just flown around the world in three days. On top of one of the highest buildings is a sign advertising another mystery story written by Robert Morse. The plot was furnished by Detective Trenner Tompkins. We stop to admire the new Fifth Avenue church built by New York’s mayor, Robert Werdelin. Vincent Scotti is the newly appointed priest there. We pass by Carnegie Hall” where Ann Edwardson, concert pianist, and Elsie Peplau, violinist are now playing. Coming attractions include Jane Goodrich, Dorothy Emery, and Helen Chryzanowski as guest vocalists. Nearby is a poster announcing the opening of a dancing school run by those jitterbugs, Ines Richi, Audrey Collins, and Florence Kowalczyk. Finally, the bright lights of the El Trocadero” loom up before us. In the richly furnished lounge we see Wanda Stepanik, girl reporter, interviewing Sylvia Overstrom, the second Elsa Maxwell, who is throwing a gala party in the Blue Room”, and invites us to it. There we find Harold Peterson, America’s Champion Tennis Player, with Mabel Read and Helen Bakanas, photographers for Mademoiselle,” reading the decorative menu designed by cartoonist Eva Yopp, and prepared by chef James Austin. Doris Bighinatti is singing a song with Eleanor Nappi’s all-girl orchestra. Alison Partridge then renders a few cowboy songs, and we leave the Blue Room”, tired, but happy. Doris Prata Theodore Schultz

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CU Jfistor On a bright, clear morning in the year 1939, we the class of ’42 found ourselves entering the Berlin High School as freshmen. Confused groups of boys and girls scampered around the build- ing looking for the proper rooms. Attending assemblies made high school more interesting. Super- intendent Calvin E. Wilcox and teachers guided us on the pathway of success during this year. Our class adviser was Mr. Henry Anderson and assisting him were the following officers: Presi- dent — Harold Corr, Vice President — Robert Werdelin, Secretary — Dora Willet, Treasurer — Mabel Read. The three events which were held, were the Freshmen party, Class Picnic which was held at Lake Compounce, and a Semi-formal held in January. Entering school again in September the class of ’42, now Sophomores, elected their officers with President — Harold Corr, Vice President — Pat Cistaire, Secretary — John Prendergast, Treasurer — Dawn Scott. Mr. Henry Anderson was elected class adviser for the second time. The class activities were the Sophomore Hop, and the Class Picnic was again held at Lake Compounce. Although the weather man provided us with rain everyone had a good time. Arriving as Juniors in 1941, we had a very good idea of what school life signified. More studying and hard work made the class as a whole settle down because the next year would bring us into the outside world. The biggest event of the year was the Junior Prom held in February, which was under the supervision of Miss Mary E. Fowler. The decorations consisted of beautiful flowers, ferns and a wishing well in the center of the auditorium. The officers elected this year were: President — Robert Werdelin, Vice President — Dora Willet, Secretary — Dawn Scott, Treasurers — Arthur Crandall and Harold Corr. Finally we reached the last year of the never to be forgotten school days.” The Senior Class adviser was Mr. Kenneth L. MacKenzie. The class officers were: President - — Robert Werdelin, Vice President — Arthur Crandall, Secretary — Doris Bighinatti and Treasurer — James Fagan. Following the footsteps of graduated classes, a Senior Court was organized. This court was or- ganized for the purpose of having the underclass men” realize the Seniors’ privileges. Arthur Crandall served as the Judge and the class as the jury. Some of the judgments handed down were scrubbing the Senior Walk, washing boards, and washing windows. The Senior Card Party and Fashion show, sponsored by Raphael’s Department Store, proved a great success with the cooperation of the class and the leadership of the outstanding committees. Our two senior models were Dorothy Emery and Wanda Stepanik. In March our class combined with the Berlin Choral Society and the High School chorus to present a concert in the New Britain Senior High School Auditorium. Robert Weede, Metropolitan Opera Star, was the guest soloist. Our Senior Class play came in April. Skidding was performed and was very successful. Last but not least, we held the biggest social event of the school year; the Senior Ball. James Fagan was chairman, the decorations were beautiful and everyone had a wonderful time. This ended the social events of our fourth year. These four years will never fade from our memories and we shall not regret anything that has been done to make these years happy and successful. We leave Berlin High School with a feeling of gratitude toward those who made our stay here both profitable and enjoyable. Jane Goodrich Ines Carsonico

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CLa WJ( We, the Class of 1942, of the Berlin High School, Town of Berlin, County of Hartford, and State of Connecticut, do with unclouded intellect and clear memory, 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. Helen Andruk wills her ability to do ballet dancing to Gilda Alberti. Donald Austin leaves his skill in bookkeeping to Lillian Bighinatti. Jack Austin leaves his job of chauffeur to another love-struck Junior. James Austin leaves his elastic stomach to Raymond Webster; we hope he will be able to consume as much food as Jimmy did. Helen Bakanas leaves her bashful nature to Marjorie Cooney. Edivard Beatrice leaves his ability to get stuck in windows to Robert Dennehy. To Jean Nielson, Doris Bighinatti leaves her D.A.R. Award and her positions in many clubs. Norma Bighinatti leaves her position with Miss Small to Robert McLaughlin. Philip Black bequeaths his ability to charm the girls to John O ' Brien. Janice Burwell leaves her dainty little feet to Robert Orcutt. To Arlene Webster, lues Carsanico leaves her high marks. Philip Carter leaves his swiftness to George Skene. To Barbara Hall, Helen Chrzanowski leaves her saucy hair bows. Audrey Collins leaves her wolfing technique to Anne Rusczyk. Harold Corr leaves his old-fashioned ideas about women to Edward Wrobleski. Arthur Crandall leaves his position as President of the Student Council to Gretchen Relyea. Miles Crookes leaves his babyish ways to Ralph Simeone. Ann Edwardson bequeaths her fashionable clothes to Elizabeth Dean. To Alyce Cameron, Dorothy Emery leaves her height and dignity of bearing. Rena Fiori leaves the book A Shortcut to Better Sewing”, to Ruth Peer. James Fagan wills his ability to keep accurate records concerning money to Ralph Nappi. To Fred Buxton, Roy Fielding leaves his ability to sell Fuller Brushes. Richard Fowler leaves his neatness to Malcolm Pickett. Helen Gontarz leaves her exotic hair-styles to Dorothy Lowell. Jane Goodrich abandons her giggles to Jean Raymond, may they be as well known as Jane ' s. Myron Goodrich leaves his loaded dice to Grace Lewis, who may find more foolish plavers than he did. v y To Billy Clark, Donald Griffith leaves the book, How to Hypnotize Women and Keep them Fascinated”, so that he may take advantage of it. IF allace Kelsey leaves to Richard Kallgren, a duplicate of his convertible coupe. Florence Kowalczyk wills her ambition to be a rhumba teacher to Margaret Hackett. Peter Kriwacki leaves his technique in solving Chemistry problems to Eunice Powers. Robert Morse leaves his broom, which he seems to prefer at dances, to some bashful boy such as Merwin Edelson. y ’