Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

flfie (J agg ej 1946 Sefi in fltqh School Kensington, Conn. To The Class of 1946: Your graduation from high school, usually called Commence- ment, is the beginning of a new phase of your life. Unlike the many who have had this experience before, your class is part of a far greater Commencement, the beginning of a long era of world peace. You face a happy and prosperous future but one that places responsibility for its continuance directly upon you. The good citizenship you have practiced at Berlin High School is a foundation upon which to help build this future. My faith in you is well founded, and you have my best wishes for the fullest enjoyment of life. M. V. MacLAUGHLIN, Superintendent of Schools 2 Jn jifijinemtm .... DEDICATON The Class of 1946 dedicates this book to the personnel of the Armed Forces who fought and died for us on the field of battle. We sincerely appreciate the sacrifices which these men and women have made so that we might continue our American way of living. While they fought to win the peace, we, benefiting by the free system of education in our democratic country, were learning to preserve it. If the coming peace is to be a genuine and enduring one, as we all hope and trust it will be, the responsibility for its survival lies in our generation. 3 Mr. Marlin V. MacLaughlin, Superintendent of Schools and Principal Mr. Kenneth L. MacKenzie, Assistant Principal, Dean of Boys Miss Marie A. LeVan, Dean of Girls, English Mrs. Lillian M. McNickle, Secretary to Superintendent Miss Mabelle Barnes, English, Civics Miss Eleanor Bolin, School Dietetician, Home Economics Miss Margaret Flannery, Stenography, Office Practice, Consumer Education Mr. E. Reed Hardy, Mechanical Drawing, Industrial Arts Mr. William V. Harris, Supervisor of Music Miss Elizabeth L. Hatch, American History, World History, World Geography Mrs. F. Eleanor Hopkins, English, Plane Geometry, Shop Math. Miss Zelda J. Lurie, Chemistry, Science Miss Helen M. Lynch, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, General Business Miss Elizabeth A. McBrien, French, Latin Miss Florence Z. Miglioli, English, Problems of Democracy Mr. Henry E. Mitchell, Algebra, Solid Trigonometry, Geometry Miss Ruth B. Spangenberg, Algebra, Comprehensive Math. Miss Norma I. Wolf, Biology, Science 4 1946 • • The Class of 1946 wishes to express its sincere appreciation to Miss Helen Lynch, our class advisor, for her guidance, her endur- ing patience and her willingness to help us. Her expert counsel and friendliness will long be remembered. 5 9 9 SJihuial Stajl Editor-in-Chiel Literary Editor James Sokoloski Elizabeth Vigra Associate Editors Frances Skinner, Lorraine Rakowski Dorothy Giannotta Assistant Editors Carol Holmes Jeanne Britney Virginia Niedzialkowski Lucille Barrett Ernestine Moseley Sports Editor Joseph Paskiewicz Business Managers Jean Fagan John Gontarz Marjorie Dehan Richard Spring Richard Brown Jean Plude Jean Venturo Betty Lou Fleischer Art Editor Robert Pulito Circulation Managers Peggy Pickett David France Romen Baldyga 6 President ARTHUR DALE VENTRES “Art” “Arthur Ventres thinks she’s sweet That certain girl who’s so petit.’’ Class President 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Beacon Staff 3; Student Council 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4, Captain 4. Ambition: Businessman. NORMAN RICHARD BROUSSEAU Brii How can anyone relax, When Norman swings it on the sax.” War Bond Captain 1; Sophomore Dance Committee; Baseball ■ . 3. 4, Captain 4: Chorus 1. 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3. 4: Senior Ball Committee. Ambition: Doctor. Vice President LUCILLE RU TH SPLETTSTOESZER “Lou” “Little girls made of sugar and sweets, Are like Lucille who is so petit.” Aeronautics Club 1; Tennis Club 2; Girls Basketball 2; Class Secretary 3, 4; Forum Club 3; Magazine Captain 3; Dramatic Club 4, Vice-President; Motif Club. Ambition: Private Stenographer. Secretary MARJORIE ELEANOR DEHAN “Marge” “We consider her a honey, When she doesn’t ivant our money.” Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tennis Club 2; War Bond Captain 2; Sophmore Dance Com- mittee; Junior Prom Committee; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Forum Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Student Council 4, Secretary 4; Motif Club; “The Lamp.” Ambition; Teacher. 8 Treasurer ROMONA BELL AUSTIN “Mona” “If your’re looking for fun and reasons to smile Visit with Romona Austin a while.” Beacon 3; Forum Club 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Christmas Card Chairman 4; Motif Club, Program Chairman. Ambition: A Businesswoman. ROMEN CZESLAW BALDYGA “Baldy” “Always funny, full of cheer, That’s our Romen, through the year.” Sophomore Dance Committee; Junior Dance Committee; Dra- matic Club 4; Sports Club 3; Football 3, 4; Manager 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4. Ambition; U.S. Army Air Forces. LUCILLE ELAINE BARRETT “Lou” “When you’re in need of a friend, Lucille is there, a smile to lend.” Honor Roll 1: Chorus 1, 2, 3; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4; Motif Club, Treasurer; “The Lamp”. Ambition: Private Secretary. NORMA DELLA BERNARDA “Candy” “Norma Della likes to sing, Morning, noon and evening.” Motif Club. Ambition: To travel. 9 JEANNE ESTHER BRITNEY “Jeanie” “Smart as a whip and friendly too, Defines Jean Britney through and through.” Honor Roll 1; Chorus 1, 3; Biology Club 3; Election Committee Chairman 3; Journalism Club 4; Motif Club; “The Lamp”. Ambition: College, Laboratory Technician. RICHARD JAMES BROWN Brownie” “Take my advice, ladies and gents, Never pick Richard for arguments.” Honor Roll 1, 2, Chorus i, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Sports Club 3; Basketball 1; Football Manager 4; Sea Scouts 1, 2, 3; Sophomore Dance Committee; Junior Dance Committee; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Journalism Club 4; “The Lamp”. Ambition: College. LORRAINE THERESA COTE “Chubby” “Secrets come and secrets go, Lorraine plays the piano, did you know? Dramatic Club 3; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Journalism Club 4; Motif Club. Ambition: Teacher. DAVID TALBOT DEAN “Dave” “Hear that music? Let it be known, That David is playing on his trombone.” Honor Roll 3; Chorus 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Civil Engineer. 10 MARY ELIZABETH DUELL “Dimples” ‘‘Third finger, left hand, Do we see a diamond grand!” Dramatic Club 3; Magazine Captain 3, 4. Ambition: Get Married. HAROLVENE LETITIA ESBERG “Vena” ‘‘She likes other sports, of course, But she’d rather ride a horse.” Chorus 1, 2, 3; Tennis Club 2; Motif Club. Ambition: Secretary. JEAN CLAIRE FAGAN “Foggy” “There’s nothing like an Irish smile, To make things pleasant all the while.” Honor Roll 1, 4; Class Treasurer 3: Chorus 1; War Bond Cap- tain 1; Tennis Club 2; Cheerleader 2; Girls Basketball 2, 4; Sophomore Dance Committee; Beacon 2, 3, 4, Assistant Editor 4; Forum Club 3; Junior Prom Committee; Freshman Recep- tion Committee 4; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Traffic Squad 4; Mofit Club; “The Lamp”; Senior Ball Committee. Ambition: St. Joseph’s College. JAMES THOMAS FLOOD, JR. “Drums” “Feet start tapping, voices hum When Jimmy beats out on the drum.” Biology Club 3; Forum Club 3. Ambition: Musician. 11 DAVID ARTHUR FRANCE “Dave” “We leant to sing, we want to dance When songs are sung by David France. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Sports Club 3; Forum Club 3; War Bond Captain 3; Football 4; Dramatic Club 4; Traffic Squad 4; “The Lamp”. Ambition: To be a milkman. DOROTHY TERESA GIANNOTTA “Dottie” “When there’s poetry or drawing to be done, Call on Dottie; she’s the one. Motif Club. Ambition: To travel. JOHN STEPHEN GONTARZ “Johnnie” “Always willing to lend a hand, What would we do without that man. Dramatic Club 3, 4; Forum Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; “The Lamp”. Ambition: Pilot. HARRY HARTWELL GOULD “Har” “Ah! Sweet mystery of life. Will that girl be Harry’s ivifc? Chorus 1 ; Sophomore Dance Committee; Sports Club 3; Basket- ball 4. Ambition: Join the Navy. 12 DOUGLAS SIMMS HALLIN “Doug” ‘‘When court cases arise and there’s cause for a grudge, The one who takes over is Douglas, our judge.” Biology Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Chorus; Forum Club 3; Football 3, 4; Judge of Senior Court. Ambition: College. CAROL BAIRD HOLMES “Carrie” “If your health is at it’s worse, You’ll need Carol for your nurse.” Honor Roll 1; Girls Basketball 2; Sophomore Dance Committee; Magazine Drive 2; War Bond Captain 3; Forum Club 3; Jour- nalism Club 3; Freshman Reception Committee 4; Chemistry Club 4; Motif Club 4; Holiday Dance Committee; “The Lamp”; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4. Ambition: Navy Nurse. EDWARD JOSEPH KAROLL “Eddie “He’s always so quiet with hardly a sound, We hardly know Edward Karoll is around.” Sports Club 3. Ambition: Navy Radio Operator. ANNA MARY KONEFAL “Connie” “Quiet on the outside, But friendliness shouts from luithin.” Ambition: Housewife. 13 RICHARD LOUIS KRISTOPIK “Dick” “If you can ' t get farm products, don’t be alarmed. Get them at Richard Kristopik’s farm.” Chorus 2, 3, 4; Forum Club 3. Ambition: Businessman. DOLORES JEANNE MARGNELLI “Dolor” “From morning till the end of day, Dolores has a lot to say.” Typing club 3; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Motif Club. Ambition: To become an office worker. NORMA ANN MARIOTTI “Irish” “Wonder what she has to say. In letters that she writes each day!” Motif Club. Ambition: To travel. DAVID ROBERT NELSON “Swede” “Nimble fingers tickle the keys, Results are musical melodies.” Chorus 1; Archery Club 2, 3: Sports Club 3; Holiday Dance Committee 4. Ambition: A Band Leader. 14 VIRGINIA MARTHA NIEBZIALKOWSKI “Needles” “Virginia Nied is blond and thin. Always looking neat and trim.’’ Honor Roll 2; Sophomore Dance Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Dramatic Club 3; Holiday Dance Committee 4; War Bond Captain 4; Motif Club; “The Lamp”; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4. Ambition; Stenographer. JOSEPH JOHN PASKIEWICZ “Pasky” “Girls at Berlin High School know That he’s our Casanova Joe.” Chorus 1; Football Manager 2; Basketball Manager 2, 3; Base- ball 3, 4; Holiday Frolic Committee 4; Student Council 4; Senior Play Committee; Dramatic Club, President 4; Student A. A. Council 4; “The Lamp;” “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4. Ambition: Army Air Corps. MARGARET ANN PICKETT “Peggy” “ Hurry-scurry-wizzie-bizzie, Peggy Pickett ' s always busy.” Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1; Chorus 1, 3; Tennis Club 2; Girls Basketball 2, 4; Archery Club, Secretary 2, Presi- dent 3; Sophomore Dance Committee; Beacon 2; Biology Club, President 3; Assistant Chairman of Magazine Drive 3, Chair- man 4; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Chemistry Club, Treas- urer 4; Forum Club 4; Motif Club; “The Lamp”; Senior Ball Committee. Ambition: Research Chemist. JEAN MARIE PLUDE “Pludie” Jingle , jangle down the hall, Here comes Jean, bracelets and all.” Dramatic Club 1, 2; Tennis Club 2; Chorus 3, 4; Music Appre- ciation 3; Forum Club 3; Holiday Dance Committee 4; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4; Music Club, Vice-President 4; Archery Club 2; “The Lamp”; Motif Club, Chairman of Food Sale; Senior Ball Committee. Ambition: College. 15 ROBERT JAMES PULITO “Foxy” “Cheers for a sportsman tried and true, Plays on the teams of the red and blue.” Honor Roll 1; Traffic Squad 1, 2, 3; Sophomore Dance Commit- tee; Junior Dance Committee; Journalism Club 3, 4; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Football 4; Sports Club 3; Student A. A. Council 4; “The Lamp” 3, 4. Ambition: Engineer. LORRAINE ELIZABETH RAKOWSKI “L. R.” “Fun and she are just the same, Where there ' s fun, you’ll find Lorraine.” Honor Roll i, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Orchestra 1; Captain Magazine Drive 1; Sophomore Dance Committee; Basketball 2, 4; Archery 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; War Bond Committee 3; Dramatic Club 3; Forum Club 3, 4; Freshman Reception Committee 4; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Motif Club, Secretary; “The Lamp”; Senior Ball Committee; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4. Ambition: To travel. NORMAN JOSEPH ROY “Roy” “In classes he seems like a troublesome boy, But when playing for our team, he sure is a joy.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sports Club 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3 . 4 - . . Ambition: Salesman or Politician. HELEN IRENE SCHNITZKE “Linnie” “Quiet and unassuming she may be, Why, of course, it’s Helen Schnitzke.” Honor Roll 1, 2, 4; Motif Club. Ambition: Secretary. 16 LORRAINE MARIE SCOTTI “Scotty” “Scotty looks just like a queen, Driving in her limousine.’’ Junior Prom Committee; Chorus 3, 4. Ambition: To travel. PATSY JAMES SISTI “Babe” “Corridors of Berlin High fill with song, When singing Patsy comes along.’’ Chorus 1, 2; Sports Club 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. Ambition: Diesel Mechanic. FRANCES RUTH SKINNER “Skinny” “Speaking of someone who’s poised and serene, Frances Skinner is who we mean.” Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Holiday Dance Commit- tee 4; Senior Play Committee; Motif Club, President; “The Lamp.” Ambition: Stenographer and traveling. JAMES THOMAS SOKOLOSKI Sooky” “Eyes of brown and hair that curls, But you know that, don’t you girls?” Honor Roll 1, 2; Chorus 1; Music Appreciation 2; Beacon 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; Sport Club 3; Football 3, 4; T raffic Squad 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; The Lamp” 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4. Ambition: College. 17 RICHARD ALLEN SPRING “Dick “Love is not secret anymore, We know who Dick is starry-eyed for.” Honor Roll i, 2; Student Council 1, 2; Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4; Student Court, Prosecutor 3, 4; Forum Club, President 3, 4; Chemistry Club, President 4; Football 4; “The Lamp”. Ambition: To be a veterinarian. THEODORE VINCENT SZYMONOWSKI “Bear” “Judging books by their covers is sometimes not wise, For the contents of some may be a surprise.” Honor Roll 1; Chorus 1; Sophomore Dance Committee; Sports Club 3; Football 3, 4; Chemistry Club 4. Ambition: Radio Technician. JEAN MARION THOMSON “Tommy” “Brilliant as flame, beauty so rare, You know we’re speaking of Jeanie’s red hair.” Honor Roll 1; Chorus 1; Tennis Club 2; Traffic Squad 2, 3, 4; Beacon Staff 3; Motif Club 4; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4. Ambition: Private Secretary. JEAN LORRAINE VENTURO “Jeannie” “Happy-go-lucky, carefree and gay, Jean Venturo enjoys life that, way.” Dramatic Club 3; Junior Prom Committee; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4; Motif Club. Ambition: Secretary. 18 ELIZABETH URSULA VIGRA “Liz” “Want latest records for polkas and hops? Ask Lizzie, she works at the record shop.” Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Girls Basketball 2, 4; Tennis Club 2; Student Council 2, 3; Sophomore Dance Committee; Bond Drive Captain 2; Forum Club 3; Junior Prom Commit- tee; Journalism Club 3, 4, Assistant Editor of Beacon 4; Student A. A. Council 4; Clerk of Senior Court 4; Holiday Dance Com- mittee 4; “The Lamp”; Motif Club; Senior Ball Chairman. Ambition: Medical Secretary. SYLVESTER HENRY WAZNIA “Sy” “The world is my oyster, my road clear from day to day, There’s nothing there to cause delay.” Sports Club 3. Ambition: Army Air Corps. MARY MARGARET WILLIAMS “Willie” “ Mary’s a grand old name, Her personality’s the same.” War Bond Drive 1; Girls Basketball 2; Tennis Club 2; Typing Club 3; Aeronautics Club 3; Holiday Dance Committee 4; Motif Club; “Stork Club” Dance Committee 4. Ambition: College. ETHEL MARGARET WOLF “Wolfie” “ She shot an arrow into the air, It hit it’s target, then and there.” Archery Club, Vice-President 3, 4; Aeronautics Club 3; Girls Basketball, Secretary 2, 4; Typing Club 3; Chemistry Club 4; Motif Club; “The Lamp”. Ambition: To travel. 19 LILLIAN SANDRA ZIEL “Li I” “Lillian xvlio’s humerous with friends she meets. Walks on the sunny side of the street.” Motif Club. Ambition: Secretary. FORM ER MEMBERS OF THE CLASS NOW IN THE SERVICE Aime Brochu, Army John Badal, Army Paul Carson, Army Robert DellDonna, Navy Joseph Fiori, Navy William Norton, Navy Class Motto “In ourselves our future lies.” Class Colors Red and Blue 20 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1946 On September 9, 1942, 120 members of the Class of ’46 registered at Berlin High School. As Fresh- men, we were not required to go through the customary period of initiation. As a substitute, however, the Seniors required us to provide enter- tainment at the reception they held in our honor early in October. We all had fun entertaining the rest of the students at the reception and enjoyed the dancing that followed. We had at last become full-fledged members of the student body at the Berlin High School. During the year, there was a bowling and roller- skating get-together at the Bowl-O-Rink in New Britain, under the supervision of our class adviser, Miss Spangenberg. We had a very good time and the fact that it was raining when we were ready to leave did not dampen our spirits. Our class was the first to enter high school after the war had begun. Because of this, many of the extra-curricular activities were curtailed, but new functions were added to the regtdar school sched- ule. The principal sport hindered by the war was basketball, in which the only games played at the school were between the classes. Incidentally, among the girls’ teams, the Freshmen came in second. The most important change in the school program was the introduction of the Victory Corps. Every Friday, all regtdar classes were sus- pended and the day was devoted to classes in first aid, pre-flight training, model airplane building, motor corps, air raid warden training and physical education. All in all, our Freshman year was fun. And some of our members even made the honor roll. Though we all worked hard, we want to give recognition to our class officers that year; President, Sam Raymond, Vice-President, Dick Spring; Secretary, Peggy Pickett; Treasurer, Marjorie Dehan. We very bravely entered the Sophomore year, thinking that we knew quite a bit about running a class. A square dance that we sponsored early in the fall turned out to be a decided success. Later in the year, we gave a semi-formal dance which brought out a fair size group of students. Gas and meat rationing were at their height this year and many school activities were still curtailed and we had no football team. However, we did have a basketball team and a few games were again played with other schools. We ordered our class rings in the spring and we were beginning to feel our place in the high school. With the many woman’s organizations coming into the news every day, the girls in our class weren’t to be outdone. They organized into the GEMS, (Girls Emergency Mop-Up Squad). The principal reason for this was the shortage of male help due to the many war jobs open to high school boys. They cleaned and scoured until the school literally glowed. We think Carol Holmes, Jean Venturo, Dolores Margnelli, Lorraine Scotti, Ethel Wolf, Lorraine Rakowski and Frances Skinner deserve some recognition for their excellent work. They were quite a sight as they marched around the building with their pails and brooms. One day early in June we went to classes with radios blaring in every room and the word D-Day on everyone’s lips. Yes, the big day that we had all been waiting for had arrived at last. For some members of our class, it was a sad day, knowing that older brothers and relatives were taking part in the big invasion. Mr. Kope acted as our advisor this year and we re-elected the same slate of officers with the excep- tion of the secretary. Doris Gottlin was elected to that post. As our Junior year rolled around, we strode importantly through the corridors, lending a help- ing hand to the bewildered Freshmen. We also cast many glances at the Senior walk and thought, “Just one more year.” Further changes were made in the school program during the course of the summer. Home rooms were omitted at noon and for a while it was hard getting used to the different lunch periods. A seventh period was added to the day to give more time for clubs and class meetings. That meant no more periods would be omitted for assemblies. The class this year made a clean sweep of the officers. Art Ventres became President; Norman Brousseau, Vice-President; Lou Splettstoeszer, Secretary; Jean Fagan, Treasurer. Mr. Goding was our class adviser and he did a wonderful job. He left at the end of the year to teach in East Hart- ford. Mr. Kope left at the end of the previous year to teach in New Britain. I wonder if we were responsible for their leaving? Funny, both left after serving a year as our class adviser. We gave two dances that year, a barn dance and the Junior Prom, and both dances were very successful. The decorations at the Prom were said to be the nicest ever to have been put up in our school. The gym was decorated to resemble a 22 garden in Spring. A white picket fence separated the dance floor from the tables where refreshments were served and crocuses were placed around the floor near the fence. To reach the dance floor, the couples had to pass through an arch that was part of the fence. Lorraine Rakowski and Virginia Niedzialkowski were responsible for these novel decorations. Our Junior year was marked by two world- shattering events; namely, the death of President Roosevelt in April and the declaration of V-E Day. in May. Very impressive assemblies were held in the auditorium on both occasions. It was a com- pletely subdued student body that witnessed these services. School was dismissed early both days, with many students making straight for their churches. The girls planning to join the Motif Club removed their rouge and lipstick for one day late in May and endured the pains of irritations. This gave the boys a chance to see what the g irls really looked like. 1 ' hey all took it like real sports and were amply repaid at the end of the day when they were officially made members of the Motif Club. September 5, 1945 was a big day for the 49 seniors who registered as a class for the last time. We entered the building through the front door and proudly marched up to Room 8, our home room for this year. For the first time we were all to be together in one room. Everything seemed very bright that day, the war was over and we were Seniors at last. We really helped to “put Berlin High on the map” and, for us, it was a truly mem- orable year, one that we shall look back upon with fond memories. The first thing most of us thought about was initiating the Freshmen. Mr. MacLaughlin gave his permission and a committee was chosen to plan the initiation and also the barn ' dance that we gave in honor of the Freshmen that night in the auditorium. The boys stole the show that day and were cjuite a handsome lot with their faces made up with lipstick and rouge and wearing bibs. The girls wore their hair in pig tails and placed their rouge on the end of their noses rather than on their cheeks for this day. The reception in the evening was a social as well as a financial success and with ii the Seniors officially launched their year. In November, the editors of the BEACON, Jimmy Sokoloski, Elizabeth Vigra and Jean Fagan, accompained by Miss McBrien and Miss Lynch, attended a newspaper conference at N. Y. Univer- sity. I hey were later awarded certificates of merit for their participation in the conference. We participated in a stirring Thanksgiving assembly under the direction of Miss LeVan, our English instructor. The program was in the form of a choral reading and it had for its theme, “Current Racial Problems.” Our Christmas dance, which was a sport dance, was the first to be given in the school on a Satur- day night. The auditorium was decorated with evergreens and large red bells and a gaily-lighted Christmas tree stood in the middle of the floor. Our next social affair, “The Stork Club Dance,” a unique affair, was given in March. Everything was done to give the hall the appearance and air of the famous New York night club. There were cigarette girls and waitresses and the floor show, which was exceptionally good, presented chosen students representing Hollywood celebrities visit- ing the famous nightclub for an evening of fun and entertainment. Betty Hutton was there as well as Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, Dolores DelRio, Veronica Lake, Alan Ladd and the hit of the evening, the four piece orchestra made up of Frankie Carle, Charlie Barnet, Harry James and Buddy Rich. The annual Magazine Drive was held in Febru- ary and the Seniors walked off with top honors. Peggy Pickett was in charge of the drive and Jimmy Sokoloski was the top salesman with Room 8 coming in second. Mary Ducll, our captain, did a fine job in getting every member to sell at least one subscription. March proved to be an exciting month for it was then that the Seniors held their first court ses- sion. The purpose of this was to penalize under- classmen found on the “Senior Walk”. The accused wore big signs for a few days prior to “The Stork Club Dance” and gave the Seniors excellent publicity for their dance. That was part of their punishment and, of course, the Senior Walk looked mighty clean after it had received a good scrubbing. It was in March, also, that the girls from the Motif Club spent a memorable week-end in New York City. They were accom- panied by Miss LeVan and Mrs. McNickle and for days before and after the trip the girls could talk about nothing but New York. The only sad part of the trip was that Frances Skinner, Presi- dent of the club, Peggy Pickett and Harolvene Esberg were unable to attend, confined to their homes because of the measles. On March 20, the Junior Meeting of the Air was broadcast from our auditorium. Graham Hall, a Junior, was the school’s representative and did a fine job. Marjorie Dehan, Senior representative, acted as guide to the visiting students. The entire school attended the broadcast. It was the first time our school had played host to students from other 23 schools. Jeanne Britney also helped to make the state conscious of the unusual talents possessed by the students of Berlin High School. Jeanne was the winner in the local oratorical contest spon- sored by the American Legion and she repre- sented us in the district contest held in Hartford on March 15. While she was not the winner, we were all proud of her. This was our school’s first participation in such a contest and we were pleased that it was a Senior who won the local contest. The committee in charge of the yearbook, headed by Jimmy -Sokoloski, worked feverishly during the months of January and February and on March 15, our book went to press. The Senior play, “A Case of Springtime,” was given on May 16 and 17 under the direction of Mr. Hardy and Miss Lynch, ft was a riotious play and revealed much hidden talent in the Senior class. May quickly passed and, before we realized it we were preparing for the Senior Ball on June 7. This was the last dance given by the class of ’46 and was one long to be remembered. It was liter- ally, “out of this world,” and the committee, headed by Elizabeth Vigra, spent many hours planning it. With tears in our eyes we attended our last classes at Berlin High on Friday, June 14. This, our last day together in class, made us stop and think of all the pleasant memories gathered in the portals of our dear Alma Mater. The next few days were especially busy for us with rehearsals for Graduation and Commencement week activi- tes. Our banquet was held on Monday evening, with Dick Spring acting as chairman of the dinner. Tuesday morning we had a class day assembly and in the afternoon we had our class picnic. Wednes- day night was the big event, the end of our happy stay at Berlin High, our Graduation. Class pnofiheci Dear Diary, J une 19. 1956 Today the Alumni dinner for the Class of ’46 was held in the old Berlin High School. Most of my friends were there and I had a delightful time. After dinner, I slipped up to the library and collapsed into a chair to read the Alumni Guest Book. My head was whirling with newly learned details when I laid the book back on the table two hours later. Imagine my surprise to discover, among the personal notes of the Guest Book, that: The Berlin Strato-Works is owned and operated by none other than our own Douglas Hallin. I always knew Douglas would find a harbor for his wandering soul. Sy Waznia is Doug’s best strato-liner mechanic. The Republican’s leading nominee for president proves to be Frances Skinner. No wonder Teddy Szymanowski simply refuses to understand why the Democratic party didn’t nominate him for president after the “Daily News” remark that he was by far their party’s best bet. I was surprised to learn that Miss Venus, the new “Conover model sensation, is really our own Virginia Niedzialkowski, and equally surprising is the fact that Lorraine Cote has been voted “Business Woman of the Year” by “Finance.” David France, often called second only to John McCormick, once dreamed of being a bobby-sox swoon king. And now I discover that he is the leading tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Can you imagine? Ann Konefal and Helen Schnitzke are still running the little “Red and White Store”, very efficiently. Romona Austin is on the verge of pulling her hair out. Being manager of the Kensington Pharmacy is a big job, especially since Joe Paskiewicz keeps threaten- ing to quit his job and Norma Della Bernarda wants to join her friend Norma Mariotti, who is managing a correspondence course for beginners. David Dean has put a wonderful idea into effect. He was rather tired of deliver- ing mail via bicycle, so he has installed pipe extensions to every home from the post office. Now Kensington has very, very prompt deliveries. 24 Jean Fagan and Elizabeth Virgra got together to publish Berlin’s only news- paper, the “Berlin Light Globe.” One of the featured articles in the Globe is Dorothy Giannotta’s poetry column, “The Poet’s Corner.” Admiral Sokoloski always pays the girls a visit when he is home on leave. The Gontarz law firm has been making the headlines shiver in connection with Baby Face Thomson’s murder. Richard Kristopik’s plan to harness atomic energy for mass milking production went over with a big bang when Edward Karoll tried to put the theory to use. (I hope the milk didn’t sour.) The Mayo Clinic has recently added Norman Brousseau to its staff. For amuse- ment in his spare time, Norman still plays with Jimmy Flood’s “Hotlick Kings.” Carol Holmes is presenting her delightful dance, “The Whirlwind,” in its world premier at the Trocadero in New York this month. Dolores Margnelli is one of Carol’s business managers. Jean Plude has made that new jingle, “You’re A Character,” the No. 1 song on “Your Hit Parade.” At ten o’clock every weekday morning, Lorraine Rakowski rushes to the WTIC microphone to give another of her talks on “Women’s Place in Today’s Politics.” Broadway is going wild since Patsy Sisti and Bob Pulito opened at the Radio City Music Hall as the “Double Trouble Twosome.” Dick Spring directs a famous veterinary hospital with Mary Williams as his medi- cal secretary. Lillian Ziel has been promoted to Chief Soda Jerker. After concoting a super de- light, she sends it down the counter shouting, “Roger.” Everyone in town should stop at the Meeting Hall to hear Sister Scotti’s sermon on “It’s Gotta Be This or That.” Her speech has been well prepared with years of experience to back up her statements. With Lucille Splettstoeszer acting as his private secretary, Arthur Ventres has proved that the dairying business can be and is a successful enterprise. Peggy Pickett and Ethel Wolf have become so devoted to science that they refuse to address anyone in English. They speak and write only in terms of chemical formulae and equations. The recently christened submarine, “Seadog,” added Roman Baldyga to her crew as captain. I really didn’t think Harry Gould was the type of person to go all out for poetry but all over the pages of the Guest Book he scrawled, “Where is Sylvia? What is she?” (I wonder.) After spending the summer in France, Harolvene Esberg reports that the French positively do not appreciate “Les Americains fran ais.” Lucille Barrett and Jean Thomson have recently opened a dress shop with the aid of Jean Venturo’s original designs. Marjorie Dehan’s radio program, “The Affairs of the World,” is very popular with the teen-age crowd. Vote for Britney! Yes, our timid Jeanne Britney is running for a Congressman. (I’ll bet she doesn’t catch him.) The movies are making society’s glamour boy, Norman Roy, a handsome offer. (All he has to do is smile and make love to Lassie’s granddaughter, and he gets paid for it.) David Nelson conducted the Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall last month and did a splendid job. Dick Brown has his application in at the C.R. L. office. He is going to pilot the first new rocket bus that comes off the the assembly line next month. M ary Duell and her family are leaving Berlin soon to move to Alaska. Mary’s reason— she wants to keep cool in the summer. Well, it seems wonderful to hear that so many of my former classmates at Berlin High School have achieved such great success in their various chosen fields. Plans were made today to hold another reunion in ten years at which time we hope to report even bigger and better advancements made by the Class of ’46. 25 £ast Will and (testament o( (Jlass aj f946 Know all men by these presents, that we, the class of 1946 of Berlin High School, Kensington, in the county of Hartford and the State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and body, make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills by us before made. We the undersigned do dispose of our valuables in the following manner: The Class bequeaths: To Berlin High School, four years of memories and allegiance. To Mr. MacLaughlin, our greatful appreciation for his guidance during our four years at B. H. S. To Mr. MacKenzie, our thanks for his unceasing patience and understanding and the hope that someday he will coach a B. H. S. basketball team to State Championship. To Mrs. McNickle, an efficient office staff. To Miss LeVan, the hope that with future classes she will be able to renew her faith in the youth of America. To Miss McBrien, an up-to-the-minute French dictionary to replace those which we have worn out. To Miss Lurie, a modern laboratory complete with atom-smashing: equipment and band-aids. To Miss Spangenburg, the hope that her future math classes will not confuse her with their amazing theories. To Miss Lynch, our sincere appreciation for her understanding and helpfulness in our hours of need. To Miss Flannery, a new typing room with Johns-Mansville insulation. (Sound- proof.) To Miss Wolf, a new microscope. To Miss Bolin, some DDT to rid the “CAF” of annoying pests. (Two-legged.) To Miss Hatch, a complete set of new maps and a bicycle. I o Mr. Harris, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Hardy, our returned veterans, we leave our best wishes for their continued success at B. H. S. 1 o Miss Barnes, many thanks lor the pleasant memories we have gathered in her class rooms. To Mrs. Hopkins, future students who cause less trouble for her. 1 o Miss Miglioli, a new book of suggestions for giving interesting dances. Romen “Baldy” Baldyga bequeathes his love of drama to Bernard Brennan. Norman Brousseau leaves his shy ways to Barbara Knowles. Richard Brown contributes his famous saying, “ft is the principle of the thing.” to George Gilbert. 1 o Robert Meigs, David Dean bestows his scientific theories. John Gontarz bequeathes his many responsible positions to Teddy Benson. Douglas Hallin leaves his ambitious ways to Carol Johnson. 26 Edward Karoll gives his reserve of money to Paul Prior. To Rita King, Richard Kristopik leaves the key to his heart. (And his Stude- baker.) Dave Nelson leaves his piano accomplishments to Lois Hill. Joe Paskiewicz wills to the library a new copy of the book, “Behave Yourself.” Bob Pulito contributes a new basketball to future chumps. (Or it is spelled champs?? ) Norman Roy gives his flashy clothes to Howard Peterson. James Sokoloski wills to Ronnie Griggs his favorite book of telephone numbers. Dick Spring leaves his cynical attitude to Pat Kerin. Ted Symanowski leaves. (Sorry girls.) Art Ventres leaves his gavel to Graham Hall. Sylvester Waznia wills his car to some up-and-coming mechanic. Jim Flood leaves with the hope that there will be another drummer as good as he at Berlin High in future years. Romona Austin wills to some ambitious Junior her ability to sell Christmas Cards. Lucille Barrett leaves her infectious giggles to Clarissa O’Connell. To Lucille Luddy, Jeanne Britney leaves her love of Chemistry. Norma Della Bernada bestows her “gold edged” recording of “The Blonde Sailor” to Doris Ramponi. Mary Duell wills her curly hair to Ricky Heinzman. Harolvene Esberg leaves her love of “Smidt” to some future bookkeeping students. Jean Fagan wills her stature to Betty Lou Fleischer. To some future poet, Dorothy Gianotta bequeathes her beautiful poetry. Carol Holmes leaves her interesting parties to Aline Silsby. To her sister Helen, Ann Konefal leaves all her old school books. Norma Mariotti leaves her many letters to sailors, to Marcelene Allario. Virginia Niedzialkowski wills her position at Kresge’s to some ambitious girl. Peggy Pickett bestows her knack for talking to Paul Scalora. Jean Plude contributes her silver braclets to Joanne Seibert’s collection. Lorraine Rakowski leaves her nick-name, “Lefty,” to Billy Lane. To Pat French, Lorraine Scotti wills her ability to draw. Frances Skinner leaves her office as President of the “Motif Club” to some be- guiling Junior lass. Lou Splettstoeszer leaves Lou Sokolowski in charge of the school office. To Bev Durity, Mary Williams leaves her gorgeous wardrobe. Lorraine Cote bequeathes her office as assistant school banker to some enterpris- ing Junior. Elizabeth Virgra wills her excellence in school work to Muriel Larson. To Betty Ann Fitzgerald, Ethel Wolf leaves her liking for Problems of Democ- racy. Lillian Ziel leaves her trips to the typing room to Betty Kieffer. Jean Venturo bequeathes to her sister Marie her seat in the Senior room. Helen Schnitzke leaves Rachel Culver her daily chore of counting the cafeteria money. Dolores Margnelli contributes her hula, skirt to the Motif Club for future initiations. We hereby constitute and appoint Mrs. McNickle as sole executor and trustee of this our Last Will and Testament and do hereunto set our hand in the presence of witnesses named below and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament this 19th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six. 27 GIRL BOY fames Sokoloski Richard Spring Joseph Paskiewicz Norman Roy Arthur Ventres David Nelson Arthur Ventres Romen Baldyga Richard Spring Sylvester Waznia James Sokoloski Ted Szymanowski Patsy Sisti Ted Szymanowski Richard Spring James Flood John Gontarz Douglas Hallin David France Robert Pulito Douglas Hallin Ted Szymanowski Romen Baldyga Robert Pulito Patsy Sisti Arthur Ventres Richard Brown Norman Brousseau David Dean Richard Kristopik Richard Brown Douglas Hallin James Flood James Sokoloski Robert Pulito James Sokoloski Richard Brown Richard Spring John Gontarz Richard Kristopik David France Norman Roy Richard Spring Romen Baldyga David France 1946 says . . . CHARACTERISTIC Most Popular Most Likely to Succeed Best Dancers Best Dressed Best Looking Cutest Class Couple Class Poet Class Poetess Most Dignified Most Sophisticated Most Humorous Done Most for Class Most Carefree Class Wolves Faculty Headaches Class Quiz Kids Class Shiek Class Deb Most Dependable Class Dreamers Most Pleasing Personality Most Romantic Most Retiring Most Daring Class Actor Class Actress Class Athletes Class Night Hawks Best All Around Most Talkative Most Quiet Most Studious 100% Tardiness Expert Gum Chewers Man and Woman Haters Class Musicians Most School Spirit Class Artists Class Heartbreakers Most Independent Most Scientific Most Ambitious Most Generous Most Optimistic Neatest Class Politician Best Natured Ipana Smile Virginia Niedzialkowski Marjorie Dehan Virginia Niedzialkowski Mary Williams Mary Duell Lucille Splettstoeszer Lucille Splettstoeszer Dorothy Giannotta Frances Skinner Romona Austin Elizabeth Vigra Lillian Ziel Carol Holmes Lillian Ziel Jeanne Britney Virginia Niedzialkowski Lorraine Rakowski Jeanne Britney Jean Fagan Carol Holmes Anna Konefal Carol Holmes Lucille Splettstoeszer Lorraine Rakowski Norma Della Bernarda Jean Fagan Carol Holmes Helen Schnitzke Jeanne Britney Elizabeth Vigra Peggy Pickett Lorraine Scotti Marjorie Dehan Lorraine Rakowski Lorraine Scotti Mary Williams Ethel Wolf Peggy Pickett Peggy Pickett Romona Austin Jean Plude Mary Williams Lorraine Rakowski Lucille Barrett Jean Fagan 28 (lass Statistics GRADUATE FAVORITE PASTIME FAVORITE SONG PET PHRASE Romona Austin Loafing Let It Snow Great deduction!” Roraen Baldyga Girls and working I Can’t Begin To Tell You ”1 believe so” and “Really” Lucille Barret Sports Interrmetzzo “Swell!” Norma Della Bernarda Dancing and riding The Blond Sailor “You know what?” Jeanne Britney Interesting people Till The End of Time “I didn’t know you cared” Norman Brousseau Playing the saxaphone Hubba, Hubba, Hubba “Come back some other time when you can’t stay so long” Richard Brown Girls White Christmas “It’s immaterial to me” Lorraine Cote Visiting friends I’m Always Chasing Rainbows “Oh, my aching back!” David Dean Bicycling and playing records Love, Love, Love He don’t know me very well, do he?” Marjorie Dehan Good music Smoke Gets In Your Eyes “Let’s dispense with the matter.” Mary Duell Radio, reading, and movies I ' ll Buy That Dream “Oh, gee!” Harolvene Esberg Horseback riding and barndancing The Blond Sailor “I love you madly” Jean Fagan Sports Seranade In Blue “I’d love to” James Flood, Jr. Music and traveling Caledonia Hit it now, hard!” David France Hanging around Spanish Johnny Are you joshin’?” Dorothy Giannotta Roller skating and dancing Stardust “What’s up. Doc?” John Gontarz Listening to records Sentimental Journey “You’ve got rocks in your head!” Harry Gould Baseball and swimming Let It Snow I can’t” Douglas Hallin Auto racing Star Spangled Banner “Can you lend me some money? Carol Holmes Sleeping Symphony Be quiet!” Edward Karoll Dancing and hunting Hubba, Hubba, Hubba “It ' s never too late” Anna Konefal Reading I Can’t Begin To Tell You “But I’m coming” Richard Kristopik Dancing Hubba, Hubba, Hubba “Forget it” Dolores Margnelli Hanging around Till Then “Tell it to the Marines” Norma Mariotti Dancing and riding Bell Bottom Trousers “Are you kidding? David Nelson Music, piano and dancing My Blue Heaven “I wish I had a portable piano” Virginia Niedzialkowski Dancing And There You Are “You have no sense of humor! Joseph Paskiewicz Dancing I ' m Always Chasing Rainbows Hey!” Margaret Pickett Reading I Can’t Begin To Tell You “Now, listen!” Jean Plude Dancing Lamp Lighter’s Seranade “Oh, what a character! Robert Pulito Cartooning Till Then “Things like that just don’t go!” Lorraine Rakowski Relaxing Polonaise “Are you mad?” Norman Roy Dancing There, I’ve Said It Again ’Hello Helen Schnitzke Reading Twilight Time “Oh, brother!” Lorraine Scotti Reading White Christmas “Holy Cow!” Patsy Sisti, Jr. Sports Don’t Forget Tonight, Tomorrow What’s your hurry? Frances Skinner Good music and reading Stardust “So help me!” James Sokoloski Stepping out Let The Rest of The World Go By “Forget ill” Lucille Splettstoeszer Eating Stardust Forget it!” Richard Spring Riding and horses Along The Navaho Trail “Happy New Year.” Theodore Szymanowski Wolfing and pool Dream Boy, did I have a swell timel” Jean Thomson Dancing We’ll Meet Again “Hubba, Hubba” Arthur Ventres Hunting Let’s Take The Long Way Home I don’t care” Jean Venturo Reading and singing I Can’t Begin To Tell You “Oh, sugar!” Elizabeth Vigra Movies and dancing I Can’t Begin To Tell You Forget it!” Sylvester Waznia Hunting It’s Been A Long, Long Time Take it easy, will ya ?” Mary Williams Dancing There, I’ve Said It Again Oh, no!” Ethel Wolf Sports Cocktails For Two “Are you telling me?” Lillian Ziel Reading At Mail Call Today No kidding!” 29 [lass p ay The class play, “A Case of Springtime,” was presented in the high school auditorium on May 16 and 17. It was an amusing play about the trials and tribula- tions of a high school senior, Bob, and his relations with his parents and friends who found him quite a handful at times. The cast was well chosen and each student gave an excellent portrayal of his role. The characters included: Bob Parker Joseph Paskiewicz Mr. Parker Roman Baldyga Mrs. Parker Carol Holmes Betty Parker Lucille Splettstoeszer Dickie Parker James Sokoloski Gwen Anderson Elizabeth Vigra Joan Abernaker Jean Thomson Eddie Abernaker Richard Brown Mr. Abernaker John Gontarz I.ouella Lorraine Rakowski Mrs. Brunswick Peggy Pickett Mrs. James Frances Skinner Mrs. Hill Jean Plude Plainclothes Man Arthur Ventres Miss Bright Mary Duell Staging and Scenery: Jean Fagan, Marjorie Dehan, Romona Austin, Harry Gould, Norman Brousseau and Richard Kristopik Costuming: Mary Williams and Ethel Wolf Properties: Dolores Margnelli, Jean Venturo, Norma Mariotti and Norma Della Bernarda Make up: Lorraine Cote Lighting: David Dean and David France Tickets: Lucille Barrett, Harolvene Esberg and John Gontarz Publicity: Lorraine Scotti and Virginia Niedzialkowski Directors: Miss Lynch and Mr. Hardy 30 The Juniors, in a year buzzing with activity, first sponsored the “Junior Jam- boree’’ which turned out to be a huge success. For this affair, the auditorium was decorated to resemble an old barn and an atmosphere of country gaiety prevailed. “The Gay Nineties Ball”, which was held in February, provided something new in entertainment. The annual “Junior Promenade”, one of the two formals given during the year, was held in April. The atmosphere of a beautiful chamber made this formal a gala affair. The officers were: President, Graham Hall; Vice-President, Larry Kellum; Secre- tary, Marceline Allario; Treasurer, Robert Meigs; Advisor, Miss Miglioli. 32 Class oj 48 i he first meeting of the Class of ’48 was held in September. At this time they elected the following officers: President, Charles Vigra; Vice-President, Richard Raymond; Secretary, Patricia Gould; Treasurer, Nancy Baldwin; Class Adviser, Miss McBrien. Among other important questions settled, the class decided to have blue and gold for their colors, and made plans to sponsor a Sophomore Hop in November. As a result of a student poll, Charles Vigra and Maxine Hinton were voted King and Queen of the Harvest. President of the Senior Class, Arthur Ventres and Senior Secretary, Lucille Splettstoeszer, placed the crowns on their Majesties’ heads at this dance. 1 he Class of ’48 looks forward to another successful year. 33 Class ef 49 The Freshmen started their high school career by electing the following officers; President, William Sherman; Vice-President, Philip Tinsley; Secretary, Martha Thomson; Treasurer, Stanley Zipadelli; Adviser, Miss Wolf. For the first social function of the year, the class sponsored a Holiday Frolic in November for Seniors and Faculty. This affair proved to be so successful it ushered in more informal dancing. From contributions received early in the year, the Freshman Class founded a miscellaneous fund which was used to send convalescent cards and appropriate gifts to class members. A bowling league was started in January and provided many afternoons of fun for those interested in the sport. Later, two competitive basketball games were played between the Freshmen and the Sophomores. The June picnic at Willow Brook Park climaxed a year full of activity and success. 34 The 1945 team had a compara- tively successful season with 4 vic- tories and 2 defeats. The victories were over American School for the Deaf, Litchfield, and the Meriden Sophomores who were defeated twice by our squad. The losses were to Canton and Lewis. The loss to Canton was most un- fortunate because of the excel- lent playing staged by our boys, only to be defeated by one point. The second loss suffered was to Lewis. The team played an excel- lent game on a muddy field, but the powerful Lewis men were too strong for our boys. The first team line-up was as follows: Fullback, Steve Baccaro; Right halfback, Robert Pulito; Left halfback, Paul Kornichuck; Quarterback, Larry Kellum; Right end, Arnold Johnson, Left end, Ronald Griggs; Right tackle, Raymond Reynolds; Left tackle, James Sokoloski; Righ guard, Richard Foiri; Left guard, George Gil- bert,; Center, Howard Cable. The scores of the games are as follows: Berlin 27-0 Litchfield Berlin 1 9-7 A.S.D. Canton 13-12 Berlin Lewis 22-7 Berlin Berlin 33-0 Meriden Berlin 24-0 Meriden The ’45 ’46 basketball team coached by Kenneth L. Mac- Kenzie went into a slump after a very successful season last year. The loss of two first stringers be- cause of last year’s graduating class weakened the team consid- erably. Adding to the team’s weakness was the loss of Charles Vigra after the first six games. In every game the team fought heartily, but evidently the oppon- ents were too much for them. The season opened with four defeats. Two of them were to Ellsworth and the other two to Windsor Locks and Newington. In the fifth game the team made a brief comeback to defeat East Hampton. Four defeats followed, but the boys wouldn’t say die” and came up with a victory over Newington. Portland was next and an- other defeat was handed to the team. The third victory came in a thrilling game with the alumni. The score was 45-33. Two more losses and another victory, followed by another three losses, brought the season to a close with four wins and fourteen defeats. Highest scorers for the season were: BabeSisti 121 Norman Roy 112 Steve Baccaro 75 Larry Kellum 71 Bob Pulito 60 Charles Vigra 60 Points scored were 537 to our opponents 682. Graduating members of the team are: Captain Bob Pulito, Babe Sisti, Norman Roy, and Harry Gould. Baselall “Play ball.” The ’46 baseball team opened it’s season on April 16. Included in the line up were six veterans and a number of promisin g “rookies.” Ray Panasewich was the only veteran pitcher and thus became the starter in most of the games. Following in the footsteps of his brother, Steve Baccaro took over the receiving end of the battery. At first base, we found the familiar figure of Norman Brousseau, also a veteran, followed by John DiMugno, a promising “rookie”, at second and veteran Charlie Vigra at third. Short stop was well handled by our dependable veteran Larry Kellum who acted as a relief hurler. Right field was held by otir hard hitting veteran Bob Pulito. “Rookie” Phil Tinsley took over center field position and was also slated as a relief hurler. Eddie Soroka, a reserve from last year’s team, made his debut in left field. Other members of the team were Norman Roy, Richard Luddy, Frank Nolan, George Cable, Arthur Staples and David Meigs. Members of the graduating class were Bob Pulito, Norman Roy and Norman Brousseau. The year’s schedule was as follows: April 23 Berlin at New Britain May April 30 Berlin at East Hampton May May 30 Berlin at Canton May May 7 Berlin at Plainville May May 10 Lewis at Berlin May May 14 Portland at Berlin June June 7 Newington at 17 Canton at Berlin 21 East Hampton at Berlin 24 Berlin at Newington 29 Berlin at Portland 31 Berlin at Lewis 4 Plainville at Berlin Berlin 38 n STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council The Student Council is composed of fourteen members who assist in the gov- ernment of school activities. The aim of this representative group is to arouse in- terest in various school activities and to secure the cooperation of every student in accomplishing this purpose. To be qualified for the Student Coun- cil, one must maintain a satisfactory stand- ard of scholarship and leadership. This year the .Student Council at- tempted to improve the conditions of the cafeteria and to adjust individual students to high school. It also undertook a paper salvage drive in the hope of raising funds to enable the school to join the national organization. The officers for 1945-46 were the follow- ing: President, Arthur Ventres; Vice- President, Graham Hall; Secretary and Treasurer, Marjorie Dehan. Miss LeVan is the factulty adviser for the Council. Student Court The Student Court, composed of members of the student body, consists of a judge, usually an upperclassman, a prosecutor, a clerk, a bailiff, and a jury of about six members which is chosen according to alphabetical order from the student body. A student may be summoned to court for violation of any traffic rule or for any action which is considered “unbecoming conduct.” The officers this year were as follows: Judge, Bernard Brennan; Prosecutor, Dick Spring; Clerk, Charles Vigra; and Bailiff, Joe Paskiewicz. The adviser is Miss LeVan. The Student Court is to be congratulated for the work it has done in maintaining order in Berlin High, and in encouraging students to become better citizens of the school. Traffic Squad The Traffic Squad, another student- governing body, proudly adds another profitable year to its history. It is com- posed of representatives from each class who are chosen by the students on the basis of character and leadership. Receiving excellent cooperation from the entire student body, the group had little trouble enforcing the rules and regu- lations of the school and those set up by the Student Council, They did a fine job and also set a good example for the other students. The Squad was capably directly by the following slate of officers: Captain, Arthur Ventres; First Lieutenant, Steve Baccaro; Second Lieutenant, James Soko- loski; Secretary, Jean Thomson. Miss Le- Van, as Faculty Adviser, gave the group much valuable assistance. Forum Club The Forum Club, with eleven members, has enjoyed a successful program in the second year of its history. The club pur- poses to inform its members of world af- fairs and to discuss current problems through weekly discussions. The officers were: President, Richard Spring; Vice-President, Marjorie Dehan; Secretary, Barbara Johnson; Treasurer, Romona Austin; Faculty Adviser, Miss Miglioli. In December the club sponsored a $30,000 War Bond Drive and wrote a play “My Buddies” in connection with it. Other activities included, attending lec- tures in New Britain and Berlin and a trip to New York which they financed by selling “Coke” at basketball games. Motif Club The Motif Club, consisting entirely of senior girls, has completed another suc- cessful year. The officers were; President Frances Skinner; Vice-President, Virginia Niedzialkowski; Secretary, Lorraine Ra- kowski; Treasurer, Lucille Barrett; Pro- gram Chairman, Romona Austin; Ad- viser, Miss LeVan. The girls profited by hearing talks pre- pared by the Students on good grooming and make-up during the bi-monthly meet- ings. The club presented movies, sold sta- tionery and sponsored a food sale which helped to finance their trip to New York in March. Later in the season, the pros- pective members, girls of the junior class, were initiated and given a tea by the senior girls. These activities brought to a close a most profitable year for everyone. Journalism Club The aim of every school paper is to print the news in an unbiased fashion and to add such entertaining features as the student body will appreciate. The BEA- CON, Berlin High School’s magazine- newspaper combination, under the able leadership of Miss McBrien, strove toward this goal. 1 ' his year, for the first time, the BEA- CON added advertisements from local concerns and this met with much success. Colored inks and newer, more interesting headline type were used to improve its general appearance. Delegates from the Journalism Club actively participated in many newspaper conferences held in New York City, and in Meriden, Connecticut, during this past year. James Sokoloski was the editor-in-chief and his assistant editors were Elizabeth Vigra, Jean Fagan and Carol Johnson. Margaret Moseley was the Business Manager. Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club, sustaining its repu- tation as being one of the most popular organizations in Berlin High, has com- ple ted another interesting year. The pur- pose of the club is to develop dramatic talent and improve speech. The officers were: President, Joe Pa- skiewicz; Vice-President, Lucille Spletts- toeszer; Recording Secretary, Barbara Johnson; Corresponding Secretary, Mar- celine Allario; Treasurer, Rita King; Ad- viser, Miss Wolf. The club was fortunate in hearing au- thoritative speeches on staging, coloring, make-up, and sound effects. By becoming affiliated with the Connecticut Seconuai y School Drama Festival Group, the group widened its scope of dramatic appreciation. In January, the club presented three competitive plays and, by a vote of the audience, the juniors were chosen as the class giving the best performance. Donald Corr was voted the best actor and Lucille Splettstoeszer the best actress of the eve- ning. For their own enjoyment, the mem- bers presented the three-act comedy, “Oliver Oliver ”, during club periods this spring. Archery Club The Archery Club, under the supervi- sion of Miss LeVan, has enjoyed a very successful season. The club doubled in size this year and offered more competi- tion than in previous years. Officers of the club were: President, Betty Lou Fleischer; Vice-President, Ethel Wolf; Secretary, Jean Carlson; Treasurer, Jean Ross; Manager, Ralph Meyer; Assistant Man- ager, Robert Lenois; Field Captain, William Bolles. Last fall, practice was held every Wednesday and Thursday after school when the weather permitted to prepare for the fall tournament which was held last October. At the winter meetings, the members made plans for and anxiously awaited the coming spring season, when the club entered one boy’s team and two girls’ teams in the National Archery Tournament. Cheerleaders Cheerleading is one of the extra-cur- ricular activities that has brought mass enthusiasm to the football and basketball games played by the Berlin High teams. From the old favorites like the “Loco- motive” and “Boomalacka” to the acro- batic “Red and Blue”, the girls brought animation to the gridiron and basketball court. The members of the squad were Louise Sokolowski, Ann Centurelli, Marilyn Bake, Rachel Culver, Lorraine Rakowski, Betty Ann Fitzgerald, and Ernestine Moseley. Miss Spangenberg was faculty adviser. Orchestra The school orchestra has sus- tained its reputation as being one of the leading organizations at Berlin High. The group pre- sented a Christmas Cantata in conjunction with the chorus under Miss Buck’s direction. This was well received as was the Spring Concert, given in May, with Mr. Harris directing. During the year, the group worked on instrumentation with emphasis on sight reading and rhythmic discrimination. The members showed marked im- provement and the excellent attendance showed the students had interest in it. Next year they hope to have several new mem- bers and develop a well-balanced orchestra. Chorus The high school chorus, one of the oldest organizations at Berlin High School, has added another successful year to its history. Under the direction of Miss Buck, the group presented a Christmas Cantata. In January, Mr. Harris returned from the Armed Forces aftet a leave of three years and replaced Miss Buck. During the year, the chorus built up a reportoire of songs which enabled the members to participate in concerts and school programs. Getting acquainted with Italian, German and English schools of music and learning something about the art of choral singing is the main objective of the group. This year the chorus met only twice a week but they have hopes of being able to meet more often next year. Typing Club The Typing Club, with 25 members, has completed another successful year. The purpose of the club is to give those students taking a college course an oppor- tunity to receive training in personal type- writing. This year, the members learned to type business and social letters, term papers, outlines, and also to type from rough-draft copy. Besides these skills, the students reached a fairly high rate of speed in typing straight-copy material. Miss Lynch was the faculty adviser. Radio Club The newly formed Radio Club, with nine members, held its first meeting in September. The club was organized for students wishing to expand their knowl- edge in the fascinating field of Radio. Un- der the direction of Mr. Schultz, the Club had many plans for the future. When Mr. Schultz left, in November, the club was discontinued, but the students have high hopes of reorganization next year. Biology Club 1 he Biology Club has now completed its second very successful year. The Club officers were: President Arnold Johnson; Vice-President, Bernard Brennan; Secre- tary, Patricia Gould; Treasurer, Lawrence Keilum; Adviser, Miss Wolf. The group featured many projects tvhich were of benefit to the entire studefit body. One such project was a trip to Pea- body Museum of Natural History at Yale University in New Haven. The excursion proved so popular that a repeat trip was necessary to accommodate all. The club was also responsible for the sale of miniature B. H. S. stickers. These were used by the students on stationery, envelopes and other personal articles. Be- sides these “extra-curricular” activities, the club assisted Dr. Goodwin with the school health program. Chemistry Club The newly formed Chemistry Club held its first meeting in October in the Chemistry Laboratory. The group was organized by a group of students inter- ested in Chemistry who hope to gain extra knowledge outside the classroom. The officers of the club were: Chair- man, Richard Spring; Co-Chairman, Ronald Griggs; Secretary, Joanne Seibert; Treasurer, Peggy Pickett; Adviser, Miss Lurie. Discussions were held on current scien- tific information and group and indivi- dual experiments were carried out. The club also visited several chemical labora- tories during the year and the Chemistry Exposition in New York City. Pattern and pattenesses Mr. Milton Abrams The American Paper Goods Co. Mr. Donald Austin Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Benson Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Benson Berlin Auto Sales Mr. Richard Brown The Canteen Restaurant Country Flower Shop Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Dehan Mr. Wesley C. Dickinson Eddie’s Diner Fererro and Wells Ferndale Dairy Mr. James J. Fitzsimons Fogliati’s Stroe Mr. John Giana Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale P. Giannotta Mr. and Mrs. Edward Graziano Hawthorne Inn Mr. Frank Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kristopik Mr. A. S. Labienic Loring Studio Miss Helen M. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Norton T. O’Toole Sons, Inc. Mr. Charles Padelli Perretta’s Shoe and Clothing Store The Potlatch Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Plude The Puritan Maid Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Raymond Ridge Service Station Mr. Charles Ronketty Mr. and Mrs. James Sokolowski School Medical Adviser Syl’s Towne Shop Mr. and Mrs. Harold D. Ventres Warren’s Service Station 48