Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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£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

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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

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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