Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1953 volume:

BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL Kensington, Connecticut Bebtcatton To Miss McBrien, we, the class of 1953, cannot fully express our gratitude for the wonderful example and inspiration you have been to us during our four years at Berlin High School. But in humble gratitude, we dedicate our Lamp to you and leave with the advantage of four years of wonderful guidance and understanding friendship. 2 Jf acultp DONALD G. BATES, B.A. Middlebury College History — Phys. Ed. JOHN CHARLAND, B. Music Boston University Music WILLIAM A. GIBNEY, B.S. Springfield College Phys. Ed. DONALD F. HUBERT, B.S., M.A. New York University Industrial Arts ROSALEEN M. BECKINGHAM, B.S. University of New Hampshire Phys. Ed. — Health NANCY B. CHAPIN, B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut History — Library FANNIE J. CLEMENTS, B.S. Farmington State Teachers, Maine Home Economics ROY E. FABIAN, B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut Physics — General Science EDWARD GOODROW, B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut History ARTHUR KEVORKIAN, B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut Industrial Arts WILLIAM V. HARRIS, B. Music New England Conservatory of Music ELIZABETH A. McBRIEN, M.A., B.S. Fordham Graduate School, Albertus Magnus, French — Latin Jfacultp HELEN W. PORTER, M.A., B.S. Boston University, Bates English LORRAINE E. RAKOWSKI, B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut Business Education AGNES T. QUILL, B.S. Boston University, P. A. L. Business Education PHYLLIS A. TATT, B.A., M.A. American International College, University of Mass., English TRIBUTE To all the faculty members, we, the Class of 1953, extend our most sincere thanks for the wonderful patience you have shown in guiding us through the trying but most wonderful years of our life. We are especially grateful for the guidance of our class advisor, Miss Elizabeth A. McBrien, for the many hours of help offered by Miss Agnes T. Quill in making our yearbook a success, and to Mrs. Helen W. Porter, who made our senior class play the delightful entertainment it was. OFFICE STAFF HELENE L. GUSTAFSON Secretary to the Principal LILLIAN M. McNICKLE Secretary to the Superintendent ROBERT C. RITTNER, B.S. Trinity College Science VIOLET A. THOMPSON, B.S. Simmons College Problems of Democracy MARIE A. LEVAN, M.A., B.A. St. Joseph College, Trinity Guidance Director JEAN SILSBY Clerk in Superintendent's Office ADVISOR EDITOR Miss Quill, Joseph Mora BUSINESS STAFF Nancy Larson, James Gould, Richard Mi Id rum ADMINISTRATION STAFF Myrna Morse, Ann Blackburn, Janice Elliot, Maureen Dean Hamp taff PHOTOGRAPHY LITERARY STAFF Peggy Luby, Arnold Peterson, Ronald Carol Fields, Theresa Sedgwick Ferrero ■to '1 TYPING STAFF Betty Andruskiewicz, Dorothy Crowell, Nancy Carlson, Maureen Pajor ART staff - Chester Slepski, James CLASS HISTORY CLASS PROPHECY Peggy Luby, Richard Mildrum, Nancy Carlson William Schwab, Ann Blackburn neth Kron Ken- CLASS WILL Betty Andruskiewicz, Jacqueline Ziel, Lois Negrini Class dDfftcers LX)NA1.D ANTHONY KING Tony Always a smile . . . Our President . . . plays the field. Class President 4; Golf Club 4; Beacon 1, 3; Honor Roll 1; Chorus 1, 2; Orchestra 1; Basketball 2, 3; Social Dancing 3; Football 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Student Council 4; Lamp 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Ball 4. Ambition: Undecided ELIZABETH ANN ANDRUSKIEWICZ Bette So vivacious . . . tiny spitfire . . . lots of fun . . . Got some gum? Class Secretary 4; Chorus 1,2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Leader's Corps 4; Treasurer 4; Motif 4; Lamp 4; Social Dancing 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2; Golf 4; Dance Committees 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. Ambition: Trip to Mexico CAROL AUDREY FIELDS Sports . . . popular gal . . . Judy . . . what personality! . . . Always has fun. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Girls' State 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Traitblazer 2, Art Editor 2; Beacon 1, 2, 3, 4, Feature Editor 2, Co-Editor 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders' Corps 3, 4; President 4; Junior Olympic Captain 1, 2; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4, Captain 4; Class Secretary 2; Treasurer 4; Senior Ball Co-Chairman 4; Motif 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Student Council 4, Corresponding Secretary 4; Senior Play 4; 8 Lamp Staff. Ambition: College RICHARD JAMES McHALE Dick All star . . . neat fellow . . . catch that grin . . . our wolf.” Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Class Vice-President 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Golf Club 4; Student Council 3; Orchestra 1; Harmony Club 1; Honor Roll 1; Social Dancing 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Magazine Drive Chairman 2, 3; Senior Ball 4; Junior Prom 3; Senior Play 4; Lamp Staff. Ambition: College and marry a millionnairess JACQUELINE BARBER Jacque Pleased to have you back . . . coal black tresses . . . ironic sense of humor. FREDERICK R. BEACH, Jr. Fred” Really quiet? . . . stands w|| . . . businessman ... a friend to all. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: To operate a business. ANN E. BLACKBURN A mind of her own . . . that beautiful hair . . . shy smile . . . long stockings. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Beacon 2, 3, 4; Bowling 3, 4; Tennis 4; Lamp 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Secretary 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Library 4. Ambition: Journalist. CAROL E. CALICCHIO Raven hair ... so changed . . . Rita’s buddy . . . cute smile. F. H. A. 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2; Lamp 4; Motif 4. Ambition: Private Secretary. PATRICIA A. BRIDEAUX ••Pat” Oh those fellows! . . . problems” ... her gang . . . started her trousseau! Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Motif 4; F. H. A. 2, 3; Lamp 4. Ambition: Office work. NANCY CARLSON Nance Bette” . . . blondie . . . good sport . . . shorthand expert . . . cute grin . . . Alabama here I come! Chorus 1; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Leader s Corp 4; Secretary 4; Motif 4; Lamp 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Golf 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. Ambition: Travel to Alabama. SANTINA CIANCI Tina” What a dancer . . . How about that! . . . Laughter always . . . helpful. Music Club 1; Basketball 2, 3; F. H. A. 2; Dramatic 3; Social Dancing 3. Ambition: Bookkeeper. CARL A. CIARCIA Got a pencil? . . . Oh! those Italian foods . . . per-enial smile . . . Chachi. Fishing Club 2; Social Dancing 3; Orchestra 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1. Ambition: Undecided. 9 DOROTHY L. CROWELL Dotty Swell as she is tall . . . basketball champ . . . Got a life saver? . . . doesn't say much . . . BOB. F. H. A. 2, 3; Music Club 1, 2, 3; Lamp 4; Motif Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball I, 2, 3, 4; Dancing 3. Ambition: Secretary. RONALD J. FERRERO Ronnie” Quiet . . . Kensington Appliance Magnate ... for whom is he pining? Chorus 3, 4; Lamp 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Electrical Appli- ance Repairman. CHRISTINE E. DELANEY Chris” Shortie . . . bunch o' giggles . . . likes ’em tall. Dramatic Club 3; Librarian 4. Ambition: Secretary PAUL J. DUBUC Dub” Nancy . . . Devil-make-care air . . . windy.” Social Dancing 3; Golf Club 4; Basketball 1; Football 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Prom 3. Ambition: Get rich quick. ELEANOR D. DUKETT Ellie Where would we be without the help of our Ellie? . . . great candy seller . . . one man woman . . . ace driver. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4; Dramatic 3; Social Dancing 3; Motif 4; Modern Dance 4; Lamp 4; Dance Committees 1, 2. 3, 4; Beacon 3; Trail Blazer 3. Ambition: Secretary or State Police Woman. JANICE E. ELLIOTT Jan Without Shirl? . . . Russ . . . always willing to help . . . Each one is entitled to his individuality.” F. H. A. 2, 3. 4; Song Leader 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Motif 4; Social Dancing 3; Lamp Staff 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. Ambition: Secretary MAUREEN T. DEAN Irish . . . slow but sure . . . cute and smart, too . . . Democrat. Dramatic 3; Beacon 1, 2, 3, 4; Associate Editor 3; Business Manager 4; Lamp 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Trip to Ireland. PAUL M. GERBASE Gerb” Sax player . . . neat clothes . . . permanent wave? Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Navy. 10 JAMES M. GOULD •Jody' Butch . . . Collegiate style . . . another Honor Society Member . . . Slim. Beacon 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4, Vice-President 3, 4; Boy's State 3; Social Dancing 3; Business Club 4; Lamp 4. Ambition: Mechanical Engineer and make a haul. JAMES M. GRIFFITH Griff- Blond . . . tall . . . knows how to dress . . . heartbreakcr . . Bette Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 4; Social Dancing 3; Magazine Drive Chairman 1, 2, 3; Honor Roll 1; Lamp 4; Junior Prom 3; Baseball 3, 4; Dance Committees 2, 3; Olympic Day Captain 1, 2; Senior Play 4; Senior Ball 4. Ambition: To be a millionaire. RUSSELL J. HACKETT Russ” A dance committee without Russ? . . . always around to lend a hand . . . Ronnie's Buddie. Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Dancing 3. Ambition: Undecided. DONALD C. king Donny Cute grin . . . curls Nancy . . . good gUy‘ Golf Club 4, President a-Football 1, 2, 3. 4; BaS(..bali 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Navy RICHARD E. HOUSE Hot rod . . . sleepy-time guy . . . shy wrays??? Safe Driving Club 4. Ambition: Navy. KEITH C. KRON Nothing seems to worry him . . . what's the attraction at a sophomore locker? . . . crew cut. Social Dancing 3; Intramural Golf Club 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Fishing Club 1; Dance Committees 1. Ambition: Draftsman or Mechanic. KENNETH N. KRON Ken” All the World is a stage . . . our actor . . . helpful hand . . . bundle of laughs . . . English!” Music Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4; Lamp 4; Boy's State 3; Beacon 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom; Senior Ball; Senior Banquet Co-Chairman; Basketball 4; Manager 3; Assistant Football Manager 1, 2; Assistant Baseball Manager 3. Ambition: Teacher. RITA M. LAFLAMME Duchess One of the best . . . poodle? . . . Banker's Special. F. H. A. 3. 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girl’s Glee Club 3. Ambition: Professional Singer. 11 ROGER E. LAMB Sleepy” Outstanding on the gridiron, plays a good hard clean game . . . Silence is wisdom, I am silent then. Class Vice-President 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Driving 4. Ambition: Nothing special FRANKLIN N. MASSELLE Hippy” Swish . . . real tall . . . has no problems? Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Fishing Club 1; Safe Driving 4; Junior Prom 4; Social Dancing 3-Ambition: Undecided 12 BETTY E. LENOIS Bet Glad you stayed with us . . . fiery redhead . . . distinctive giggle. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3; Lamp 4; Motif 4. Ambition: Secretary or Nurse MARGARET E. LUBY Pegs” A swell shortie . . . friendly to all . . . freckles . . . really Angelic? Class Treasurer 1, 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, State Vice-President 3; Home Economics 1, 2, 3, President 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 1, Secretary 2; Student Council 2, 3, Recording Secretary 3; Trail Blazer 3, Editor in Chief 3; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Girls' State 3; Motif 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Parade of Youth Correspondent 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3,4; Lamp 4. Ambition: Social Service PATRICIA A. MARTIN Pat- Tiny bundle of tricks . . . blond? . . . full of spirit and life. F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Motif 4; Bowling 4; Lamp 4; Beacon 4; Social Dancing 3. Ambition: To be in the W.A.F. AUDREY MASSELLE Mess Dandy dancer . . . Freddie . . . honey colored hair . . . neat dresser . . . 22-inch waist. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Vice President, President 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic 1; Honor Roll 1. Ambition: Office Work NANCY J. LARSON Nan” Sweet . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . 4-H enthusiast . . . Oh! what a blush! Camera Club 3, Secretary 3; Girls’ Glee Club 3; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman 2, 3; Volley Ball 2; Motif 4; Lamp 4, Business Manager 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom 3; Miss High School 1953. Ambition: Physical Education Teacher RICHARD G. MILDRUM Richie A special person . . . works hard . . . liked by all . . . ardent Republican . . . Oh, that Latin! Beacon 1, 2, 3. 4; Business Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Honor Roll 1; Student Council 3, 4; Lamp 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Co-Chairman Senior Ball. Ambition: Biology Teacher JOSEPH J. MORA Joe” Feminine immunity ... all work, no play? . . . Hudson” . . . two letter man . . . swell guy. Beacon 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 2, Sports Editor 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Class President 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, 4, President 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Club 4; Lamp, Editor 4. Ambition: Engineer JOSEPH R. PAC Joe” Likable guy ... a genuinely genial personality . . . East Berlin square dancer. Chorus 1; Orchestra 1; Freshman Dance Chairman; Football 4; Baseball 4; Social Dancing 3; Honor Roll 1, 2. Ambition: Draftsman CHARLES H. MUNSON Chuck” You're cute . . . interests lie in the Junior Class . . . Bill’s pal. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4. Ambition: Electrical Engineer or Ball Player LOIS M. NEGR1NI Lo” A laugh a day” . . . Oh! those sweaters . . . Bop fan . . . Jackie. Honor Roll 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Beacon 3, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4, State Reporter 3; Bowling 4; Lamp 4; Motif 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. Ambition: To get some. HOWARD W. NELSON Howie” Dances are always a success with Howie . . . dry sense of humor. Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Dancing 3; Lamp Staff 4; Band 4. Ambition: College and Draftsman ARLENE E. NILSSON Charming gal . . . tail'll sweet . . . works hard with great results. Beacon 2, 3, 4; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Art 3; F.H.A. 3; Lamp 4. Art Editor; Orchestra 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Leader's Corps 4; Tennis 3, 4; Junior and Senior Prom Committees; Honor Roll 1, 4. Ambition: Arts and Crafts Teacher MYRNA J. MORSE Neat as a pin . . . terrific girl . . . easy going . . . our gal. Chorus 1, F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Lamp Staff 4, Secretary 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Ball Treasurer; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Stenographic Secretary MARY A. PADELLI Shorty” Pert . . . sharp clothes . . . tiny gal with a big heart. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, Vice president 3; Chorus 1, 2; Motif 4; Dramatic Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Beacon 3, 4; Lamp 4; Photography 4; Bowling 3. Ambition: Nurse 13 MAUREEN G. PAJOR Moe Tall gal . . . Speed . . . Florence Nightingale . . . distinctive hair cut. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Motif 4; Dramatics 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Beacon 2, 3, 4; Lamp 4. Photography 4. Bowling 3. Ambition: Nurse FREDERICK J. PERA Fred Life is a joke ... I dunno . . . Who me. Miss Thomp son Safe Driving 4; Social Dancing 3. Ambition: Farmer ARNOLD G. PETERSON Pete” Can he Dance! . . . Drives a car? Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Photography 3, Vice-President 3; Lamp 4. Ambition: 100 mph. Club (on water) JAMES PULITO Jim The guy with the collars . . . Joan . . . that green convertible. LOUISE E. RAINEAULT Lou Loyal worker ... A true friend is worth more than riches . . . refreshment committee worker. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography 3; Motif 4; Lamp 4. Ambition: Undecided CHARLES E. RUSSELL Chuck” Musical mastermind . . . tinkling the ivories . . . black curly locks. Honor Roll 2; Senior Dance 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 4; Berlin Choral Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Laurel Music Camp 1, 2, 3; All State Chorus 4; Assembly Publicity Committee 4. Ambition: Window' Decorator THERESA B. SEDGWICK Terrie Heart set on one guy? . . . different jewelry . . . our Lily Pons . . . Future Students of America — Beware! Music Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4. President 3, 4; Art Club 3, Business Manager 3; Dramatic Club 2, 3; F.T.A. 4, President 4; Modern Dance 4; Lamp 4, Literary Editor 4; Junior Prom 3; Motif Club 4; Senior Play 4; Magazine Drive 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Trail Blazer 3; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Beacon 1, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 3; Class Business Manager 4; Antiquing Club 1. Ambition: Music Teacher WILLIAM R. SCHWAB Bill- Class cynic? . . . loves redheads . . . likes everyone and is liked by all. Basketball Manager 3; Football Manager 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Student Council 4; Boy’s State 3; Lamp 4, Graduation Chairman. Ambition: College SHIRLEY J. SIMONS Shirr She’s got a car! . . . quite a sport . . . make hers mischief Baby Doll”. F.H.A.; Chorus 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Dancing Club 3; Motif 4; Honor Roll 1, 2; Safe Driving 4. Ambition: Secretary ROBERT L. YALE Bob Wakes up in time for the bell . . . rides in style . . . Physics wizard. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Beacon 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2; Driving Club 4, President 4; Honor Roll 1; Business Club 4. Ambition: College and Engineering RANDALL J. STACK Moose Miss Thompson’s pet . . . parades in a panorama of impressive knowledge. Photography 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 4. Ambition: Retired Sea Captain GARY C. THOMAS Brow” Steady plugger . . . know's how to argue . . . intellectual eyebrows. Photography 4; Golf 4; Football Manager 4. Ambition: College and Mechanical Engineer JOHN L. THOMSON Jackie” Red hair . . . Got a Dime? . . . eats lunch in class. Ambition: Make money ALFRED F. TURNER Twister Big Al Helpful . . . Glee Club Basso . . . As gay as any . . . Al and his gals. Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography 2, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committees I, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Photographer or Navy DONALD K. VOORHEES ’’Angel” Never in a hurry ... so quiet . . . good guy. Football 2, 3. Ambition: Make a million dollars CHESTER SLEPSKI Mouse Scientific mind ... jet engines . . . Comic strip character . . . hot rod expert. Art Club 4; Beacon 1, 2, 3, 4; Safe Driving 4; Lamp; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Television technician JACQUELINE G. ZIEL Jackie Immaculate dresser . . . individual ideas ... so attractive . . . Oh, Lois! Honor Roll 2, 3. Ambition: Travel through Egypt BEST DRESSED Jacqueline Ziel, James Griffith CLASS JOKERS Lois Negrini, Carl Ciarcia 16 MOST ATHLETIC Carol Fields, James Griffith QUIETEST Myrna Morse, Fred Beach CLASS WOLVES Betty Andruskiewicz, Dick McHale MOST CHANGED Caroline Calicchio, Donald King BEST DANCERS Audrey Masselie, Dick McHale J otablefi MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Maureen Dean, Joseph Mora 17 Class $ropl)ecp U.S.S. Stillwater returns from Cruise to Siam (B.P.) January, 1963 (exclusive on board the U. S. S. Stillwater by foreign correspondent ANN BLACKBURN.) At 3:00 P.M. this afternoon the U. S. S. Stillwater steamed into New York Harbor piloted by CARL CIARCIA. Standing on the top deck was Captain RANDALL STACK, and his able first mate, DONALD KING. As I came on deck to view the familiar sky line, remembrances of the cruise returned to me. The first day out, we had supper in the spacious dining room where we received excellent service by Headwaiter PAUL DUBUC, and his assistants, RICHARD McHALE and DONALD VOORHEES. Our cook was that wonderful chef, ROGER LAMB. Toastmaster TONY KING introduced the well-known taxidermist, PAT BRIDEUX, who gave a talk on her search for Siamese gazelles for the American Museum, and JODY GOULD, who told us about his thesis on the angles of the blue-eyed angler fish. In the evening we danced to the music of the Four Merry Middies, which included, besides HOWARD NEI.SON, PAUL GERBASE, saxaphonist, and singers TERRY SEDGWICK and RITA LAFLAM-ME. About 2:00 A.M., we were shown to our cabins by the Head Stewardesses MYRNA MORSE and SANTINA CIANCI. The following day I met ship designer, JOSEPH MORA, just as he was going into the barber shop for one of WILLIAM SCHWAB'S special crew cuts, and a manicure by SHIRLEY SIMONS. I learned later that PETERSON AND SONS, SHIPBUILDERS, had done the actual building of the craft. As I made my way along the passageway, I noticed an oak-paneled door on which JAMES GRIFFITH, Head of Mops and Pails was engraved in gold. The next door was that of the radio room. I glanced in and saw RONALD FERRERO busily sending a message dictated to him by Quartermaster RICHARD HOUSE. Two doors at the end of the passage led to the recreation room where a great deal of splashing from the pool attracted my attention. It turned out to be CAROL FIELDS, swimming instructor, and NANCY LARSON, recreation counselor, who were saving two small children. Standing anxiously by was a young housewife and mother, the former JANICE ELLIOTT, and the guardian of the two children, social worker, PEGGY LUBY. That evening at supper I had the privilege of sitting next to GARY THOMAS, who had just published his Theory on Inverse Matter. He told me that the redheaded lady sitting across from us was really ELEANOR DUKETT incognito. She is a Secret Service agent and was carrying certain important papers. We were entertained after dinner by RICHARD MILDRUM'S famous dog act, featuring Fifi', the French poodle. Also, ARLENE NILSSON, world-known dress designer, gave a preview showing some of her new creations. The costumes were announced by Miss Nilsson's private secretary, MAUREEN DEAN, and modeled by BETTY ANDRUSKIF.WICZ, NANCY CARLSON, and DOROTHY CROWELL. A few days later we found ourselves in view of an island, and I was informed by that infamous playboy-gambler KENNETH KRON, that this was the banana plantation of FRED PERA. But tragedy had struck; many of the trees had an unknown blight. We were going to dock here, however, and let the famous tree surgeon, CHARLES MUNSON, go ashore. When we reached the island, sailors JAMES PULITO and RUSSELL HACKETT rowed Dr. Munson to shore. Standing by the ship's rail, ALFRED TURNER, photographer for the Berlin Beacon,” was taking pictures of the internationally known, fabulously paid, gay forester, JOHN THOMSON. Before we left, PAT MARTIN, woman aviator, and her traveling companion, CAROL CALICCHIO, came on board, and in an exclusive interview, I learned that her plane had had a crash landing on the island a few days ago. We had a little engine trouble as we were leaving the island, but head mechanic, KEITH KRON, soon found and remedied the trouble. The evening before we reached Siam, AUDREY MASSELLE, accompanied by CHARLES RUSSELL at the piano, gave her rendition of a Siamese temple dance, and MAUREEN PAJOR performed some difficult acrobatic stunts. When we finally docked in Siam, I met those two globe hoppers, BETTY LENOIS and LOUISE RAINEAULT, as well as JACKIE ZIEL, who had just returned from a trek in the heart of Tibet. FRED BEACH, who had just established an oil business, met our ship with his engineer, BOB YALE, and their two secretaries, LOIS NEGRINI and MARY PADELLI. They arrived in a long, black limousine driven by chauffeur, FRANKLIN MASSELLE. And so, after a pleasant stay in the Orient, the U. S. S. Stillwater” returned to the U. S. A. ANN BLACKBURN Kenneth Kron William Schwab Class Mill In the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-three, we, the graduating class of Berlin High School, being of sound mind and body, in order to dispose of all our worldly possessions and liabilities to those enduring the intellectual struggles of this educational establishment, do hereby bequeath the following to be our Last Will and Testament. To Mr. MacKenzie, we leave a 30-hour day in which to fulfill his many duties. To Mr. Long, we leave our many thanks for being such a swell guy. To Miss LeVan, we leave, taking 99 per cent of her troubles with us. To Miss McBrien, we leave a vote of thanks for standing by us as our wonderful advisor for four hectic years. To Miss Thompson, we leave a training teacher of her own. To Mr. Bates, we leave a pair of Adler’s Elevator shoes. To Miss Quill, we leave a nice long vacation. Don't worry, Miss Quill, Shorthand II will plague you no more. To Mr. Hubert, we leave an insurance policy for his safe-driving class. To Miss Rakowski, we leave an unbreakable blackboard with matching chalk. To Miss Clements, we leave a new closet with built-in seats for girls who want to hide there. To Mr. Goodrow, we leave, taking our Senior American History Class. To Mrs. Porter, we leave wallpaper with Emily Dickenson’s poems on it for her English room in the new school. To Mrs. Chapin, we leave a Schwinn bicycle in the event that her Pontiac convertible should ever break down. To Miss Tatt, we leave a little red wagon in which she can carry her numerous books and papers. To Miss Beckingham, we leave a neat, clean shower room, with shower curtains yet. To Mr. Gibney, we leave, taking his football and basketball teams with us. To Mr. Fabian, we leave the formula for an all-purpose deodorant, so the smells from his Chem lab will stay out of the halls. To Mr. Kevorkian, we leave the Junior Class to listen to his tall tales of the war. To Miss Gustafson, we leave automatic bells that ring on time. To Mr. Charland, we leave a brand new 1953 Cadillac convertible with white sidewalls. To Mrs. McNickle, we leave a pair of roller skates to carry her to and from the school and the bank. To Mr. Harris, we leave a sound proof room in the new school, so he can play his Italian music to his heart’s content. Betty Andruskiewicz leaves her long name to Eddie Smith. Ann Blackburn leaves her stature to Joanne Maitz. Pat Brideaux wills her tales of conquest to Lucy Cianci. Carol Calicchio leaves her jet black hair to Joyce Gooby. Santina Cianci leaves her banking position to Barbara Winters. Carl Ciarcia wills his little black book to Teddy Wrobel. Arlene Nilsson leaves her skyscraper view to Eddie Ramponi. Dotty Crowell leaves her gait to Eleanor Surko. Maureen Dean leaves her ever-ready smile to Betty Haman. Paul Dubuc bequeaths his enviable position in Problems class to his brother Moe. Eleanor Dukett leaves her silent presence to Perry Smart. Carol Fields leaves Judy walking the halls alone. Ronnie Ferrero bequeaths his athletic inclinations to Ray Dokas. Mary Padelli leaves her bottle of peroxide to Margaret Schelin. Paul Gerbase wills his bop jacket to Billy Skene. Jody Gould leaves his daily flag-raising duties to some deserving Junior boy. Fred Beach wills his gabby nature to Rudy Abel. Jim Griffith leaves his handsome wardrobe to Joe D'Amico. Dick House leaves his souped-up jalopy to Miss Tatt. Russell Hackett bequeaths his position in the all-girl transcription class to any Junior boy who can get away with it. Tony King leaves his swagger to Ken Munson. Christine Delaney wills her big feet to Walter Pajor. Donnie King leaves, taking several girls’ hearts with him. Roger Lamb leaves his amazing ability to lounge in school chairs to Jackie Tomasi. Betty Lenois leaves her quiet nature to Marion Rizza. Nancy Larson leaves for Chicago with the 4-H Club. Peggy Luby wills her saintly manner to Rose Scalora. Keith Kron and Nancy Carlson leave wishing they could take the Rios with them. Janice Elliott leaves her wallet in Mr. Goodrow’s Law class. Joe Mora leaves his academic ability to his brother Henry. Dick McHale leaves his sparkling smile to the Ipana Company. Ken Kron leaves his antics on the football field to John DiSarro. Rita LaFlamme bequeaths her original facial expressions and actions to Barbara Sirotnak. Rich Mildrum wills his many duties to Bill Bomba. Myrna Morse leaves her vivacious personality to Barbara Knopf. Audrey Masseile leaves, taking a pile of Senior girls in Jezzie's trunk. Hippy Masseile leaves — sorry, he needs everything he's got. Lois Negrini bequeaths a constantly warmed seat to Miss LeVan's office to Jeannette Pepin. Howard Nelson leaves his long, long eyelashes to Irene Wojciulewicz. Pat Martin leaves her ability to skip classes without getting caught to Lillian Hoffman. Moe Pajor wills her D. A. to Nancy Dyer. Jim Pulito leaves his dual muffllers to Roger Larson. Joe Pac leaves his reference papers to the highest bidder. Arnold Peterson leaves his technique on the dance floor to posterity. Fred Pera wills his mellow voice to the R.C.A. Victor Recording Co. Louise Raineault leaves her job in the office to Angie Marino. Charles Russell leaves his music cup to Burt Aldrich. Shirley Simons leaves her stuffed bankbook to John D. Rockefeller. Chester Slepski bequeaths his long legs to David Durity. Randall Stack leaves his class witticisms to Beverly Riedel. Terry Sedgwick leaves a pile of unpaid for sweatshirts to the Junior Class. John Thompson leaves his hair to the Kensington Fire Department. Gary Thomas wills his eyebrows to John L. Lewis. A1 Turner leaves his reputation as a wolf to Walter Surko. Bob Yale leaves his sixty minutes of rest in College English to Ellis Hardy. Don Voorhees leaves his big brown eyes to Bea Hines. Charles Munson bequeaths his job in Ferndale to his brother Skippy. Bill Schwab leaves his crew cut to Joan Simons. Jacque Barber wills her talent at getting into trouble to Rickie DiMungo. Jackie Ziel leaves in a cloud of dust. The above instrument was subscribed by the said class of 1953 in our presence and declared to be their Last Will and Testament: and we at their request, in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have signd our names as witnesses thereto: Signed: Joe Mataratz and brother Spring Per: Jacqueline Ziel Lois Negrini Elizabeth Andruskiewicz Class JNstorp FRESHMEN First day as a freshman and oh what a memorable day that was! The unforgetable Initiation Day soon follewed, when we all looked like abandoned babies and the smell of a 5 10 store perfume counter filled the air. The boys will never forget those beautiful posies they had to wear and the girls, the men’s garters. Peace came after the party given that evening by the Seniors. We all loved the Seniors and we each shed a tear at the farewell party we gave them before they departed in June. SOPHOMORE One year gone and now to venture into our second. This year wasn't very exciting as we were pushed into the background and gave way for the new Freshmen and Seniors. About the only eventful thing that happened this year was our dance, with its most original sounding name, Bunion's Delight. JUNIORS At last we are considered as part of the upper classmen. From the first we were busy getting ready for our big dance, THE JUNIOR PROM, Evening in Paris.' Our Industrial Arts boys worked many nights at the Blue Hills on our Eiffel Tower for the Prom. It was quite successful even though it did rain that night. Oh, yes, we won’t forget Mr. Goodrow and those American History classes. How could we forget! As the close of our Junior year approached, we were looking forward to our Senior year and what it had to bring us. SENIORS We've finally made it! This was a memorable year as we went to school under our first Republican president in twenty years. Not only did we have a new president but also a new Superintendent and a new Principal. Our first big thrill came as we walked up the Senior steps the first day, realizing that we were soon nearing our last steps before facing the wide, cruel world. First, came the Freshman day of doom — at last we got our revenge — poor little Freshmen! Soon after the Freshmen week ended, we were planning for our Senior dance, The Broomstick Swing. This was followed by the taking of graduation pictures and the organizing of the yearbook with its many headaches. We will all remember the wonderful art work done by Arlene Nilsson in our yearbook. After Christmas we were busy working on the Senior Play. Then came the Ball which everyone looked forward to. Before we knew it, commencement week was upon us with Class Day, the Banquet, and finally Graduation as we marched down the aisle and on to the threshold of new adventures and problems. HOME ROOM SIX JUNIORS Left to Right from bottom — M. Koloski, N. Conger, P. Dyer, B. Haman, L. Hoffman, J. Gooby, L. Cianci, M. Anderson, C. King, N. Dyer, M. Johnson, B. Aldrich, B. Knopf, B. Hines, C. Dorsey, R. Kasiski, R. Larson, W. Bomba, W. Carson, J. Kumnick, S. Gran-kowski, M. Dubuc, D. Hrenko, I. Jeppesen, P. Culver, R. Dokas, J. D Amico, L. DeVoid, E. Hardy, R. Abel, Miss Clements, J. Di-Sarro. CLASS OF 1954 OFFICERS President — Rudy Abel Vice-President — Kenneth Munson Secretary — Barbara Winters Treasurer — Nancy Dyer HOME ROOM SEVEN JUNIORS Left to Right from bottom — J. Maitz, R. Scalora, I. Wojciule-wicz, J. Wessels, V. Mitchell, A. Marino, E. Surko, C. Stabert, J. Simons, B. Riedel, M. Rizza, D. Talbot, B. Sirotnak, M. Schelin, J. Norman, G. Recck, N. Man-they, J. Reeves, F. Mute, P. Sim-cik, B. Winters, C. Rogers, Mr. Rittner, J. Schintzke, P. Smart, D. Petow, T. Sorenson, W. Skene, K. Munson, W. Surko, W. Munson. 24 ROOM 2 Left to Right from bottom — B. Casa-lengo, G. Brown, A. Dutkiewicz, J. Griggs, F. Fieber, P. Kudzia, M. Antenna, N. Buttons, C. Bentley, R. Kramer, I. Lind-sley, Mr. Bates, H. Blanchard, J. Brown, J. Guite, E. Hoffman, J. Huber, J. Bar-doorian, C. Johnson, R. Valenti, P. Radda, D Goodwin, D Hall, V. DiSarro, W. Johnson, J. Bussell, H. Weber, B. Goodi-son, R. Abramski, R. Enstam, G. Carlson. CLASS OF 1955 President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer David Hall Frances Prince Raymond Enstam Janice Masselle ROOM 4 Left to Right from the bottom — J. Ziel, D. Whitney, N. Richards, A. Rakowski, M. Rio, J. McHale, J. Terry, E. Russell, A. Thompson, P. Munson, C. Mitchell, D. Siepel, E. Smith, E. Woods, R. Sturer, P. Stawski, L. Malagoli, J. Masselle, F. Prince, D. Parzych, D. Sargent, R. McCalop, M. Tolomea. 25 HOME ROOM 1 Freshmen Left to Right from bottom — D. Chaviaras, R. Hail, S. Hanes, B. Hiltpold, I. Aubin, M. Burrell, R. Kuhnly, J. Hrenko, R. Kucharczyk, E. Laiscell, L. Johnson, S. Kincaid, J. Dombroski, J. Culver, D. Kaminski, J. Allison, L. Grant, E. Emerson, B. Kunde, M. Griffith, S. Bakaj, J. Daigle, G. Clark, N. Doran, C. Czerwinski, Miss Quill, D. Garrison, J. Hanson, R. Cooney, R. DiMugno, A. Hayton, W. Kleinschmidt, W. Dunn, J. DeVivo, D. Jersey. CLASS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer HOME ROOM 3 Freshmen Left to Right from bottom. Row 1 — R. Potash, F. Topa, F. Malina, P. Romegialli. R. Root, J. Treece, E. E. Sachetti, G. Szil-ogye, R. Zipadelli. Row 2 — Miss Thompson, B. Larson, S. Ziel, M. Ludwigson, H. Webber, R. Welz, M. Slepski, E. Schnitzke, C. Reynolds, R. Sturtevant. Row 3 — A. Olson, A. Luby, F. Lore, J. Nagy, M. Moguliski, J. Petow, P. Ward, E. Peterson, L. Lenois. Row 4 — R. Veronesi, R. McCann, R. Peck, L. Zarotney, B. Olisky, J. Pauloz, J. Zuk. Row 5 — J. Perretta, F. Rio, C. Seaburg, H. Mora, C. Sasiela, W. Lund, F. Mearz. 26 Front Row, left to right — F. Rio, P. Dubuc, T. King, K. Kron, R. McHale, C. Munson, W. Pajor, R. Dokas. Second Row — B. Young, J. Tomasi, M. Dubuc, R. Abel, T. McCain, N. Munson, A. Turner, B. Young, D. Polanski. Third Row — Assistant Coach Roy Fabian, Manager G. Thomas, J. Pac, R. Dimugno, R. Warren, C. Ciarcia, Coach Bill Gibney, Kasiski, W. Klein-schmidt, L. DeVoid, Manager Bill Schwab, Assistant Coach D. Bates. FOOTBALL Berlin High ended its most successful season in four years with two wins, four losses and one tie. The team was much better than the record shows. The breaks just didn’t come our way. Although ten lettermen are graduating this year, next year’s prospects look even brighter. Ciarcia Paul Dubuc James Griffith Tony King Dick McHale SCORES Berlin ... 12 Canton 14 Berlin ... 7 Simsbury 0 Berlin 0 Farmington 7 Berlin 0 Plainfield 0 Berlin 6 Putnum 36 Berlin 0 Griswold 14 Berlin 26 New Britain J.V.'s. 13 Griffith carrying Charles Munson Joe Pac THE VARSITY First Row — Carl Ciarcia, James Griffith, Captain Franklin Masselle, Lee DeVoid, Walter Pajor. Second Row — Mr. Donald Bates, Ass’t Coach; Francis Rio, Richard McHale, Ray Dokas, Joseph Mora, Ronald Sturer, Kenneth Kron, Coach Gibney. J. V. PLAYERS First Row — Walter Lund, Ronald Sturer, Bert Young, Ray Dokas, Frances Rio. Second Row — Mr. Donald Bates, Ass't Coach; Robert Veronesi, Robert Kucharczyk, Richard Cooney, Henry Mora, James Peretta, Wells Johnson, Coach Gibney. Although Berlin's basketball team suffered many defeats, it never quit trying. Our team controlled most of the games for the first three quarters but were continually overpowered in the closing minutes of play. We all know that next year's team will be as successful in four quarters as this year’s team was in three. SCORES Berlin 39 Windsor Locks 56 Berlin 45 Canton 55 Berlin 37 Portland 65 Berlin 35 Sufheld 76 Berlin 46 Terryville 53 Berlin 57 Alumni 61 Berlin 72 Farmington 54 Berlin 55 Watertown 71 Berlin 43 East Hampton 52 Berlin 47 Bloomfield 70 Berlin 43 Windsor Locks 58 Berlin 51 Canton 64 Berlin 51 Portland 66 Berlin 57 Suffield 74 Berlin 50 Farmington 70 Berlin 60 Bloomfield 71 Berlin 52 Terryfield 69 Berlin 49 Watertown 60 Berlin 56 East Hampton 76 Griffith Shooting Ciarcia Shooting Mora Shooting Ciarcia and Deviod McHale and Mora Scramble Pajor King at bat Mora at bat BASEBALL The Redcoat's nine this year is faced with a rough schedule and a fairly green ball club. We think that with the help of the four veteran seniors the team should prove successful. We will all be in there cheering for them so fellows let’s PLAY BALL.” King waiting for the throw King catching Bomba singles 32 CO CO Left to Right from bottom — B. Andruskiewicz, D. Crowell, N. Conger, C. Johnson, B. Hines, F. Kudzia, J. McHale, J. Gooby, C. Dorsey, M. Anderson, E. Russell. M. Antenna, M. Rio, N. Richards, J. Terry, A. Rakowski, N. Dyer, E. Surko, R. Scalora, A. Marino, J. Maitz, D. Siepel, M. Schelin, B. Riedel, J. Bardoorian, F. Ward, B. Olisky, S. Zeil, E. Laisell, B. Larson, E. Schnitzke, A. Luby, C. Reynolds, G. Dickinson. ’52-’53 GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Girls’ athletics for this year included basketball and volleyball with Miss Beckingham serving as the advisor for both functions. Basketball was held on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday while volleyball was played on alternate Tuesdays. At the end of March an intramural contest was held and the winning team played a team made up of members of the women's faculty. Left to Right from bottom — M. Koloski, I. Wojciulewicz, N. Conger, C. Johnson. B. Hines. P. Kudzia, J. McHale, C. Dorsey. M. Anderson, E. Russell, M. Antenna, M. Rio, B. Knopf, N. Richards. A. Rakowski, N. Dyer, E. Surko, I. Jeppesen, R. Scalora, A. Marino, J. Maitz, D. Siepel. J. Masselle, F. Prince, M. Moguliski, J. Bardoorian. P. Ward, B. Olisky, S. Ziel, E. Laisiell, B. Larson, E. Schnitzke. A. Luby, C. Reynolds, G. Dickinson, C. Stabert. Clubs NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society, qualifications for membership being leadership, scholarship, character, and service, had for its advisor and officers this year: advisor, Miss Elizabeth McBrien; President, Joseph Mora; Vice-president, James Gould; Secretary, Ann Blackburn. The Society's projects for this year were to raise interest in scholarship throughout the school and to present an assembly for the induction of new members. STUDENT COUNCIL One of the oldest organizations in the school is the Student Council. The fifteen representatives are elected by the student body subject to the approval of the faculty. Their main function is to bring harmony among the students and faculty and accomplish this by assuming certain responsibilities in school activities. The project for this year has been to promote good feeling and more co-operation between four classes in school, a recreational program, and the publication of the Trailblazer. The Council considers problems of the students and co-operates with the student body to make all extracurricular, educational, and social activities a success. Left to Right from bottom — M. Rio, C. Fields, J. Mora, R. Abel, Miss LeVan, J. Gooby, W. Johnson, F. Rio, D. Hall, H. Mora, J. Wessels, W. Schwab, T. King, K. Munson, W. Lund, R. Mild-rum. 36 Left to Right from bottom — C. Fields, P. Luby, W. Schwab, J. Mora, J. Maitz, A. Marino, C. King. J. Wessels, J. Gould, W. Bomba, R. McHale, T. King, R. Mildrum, D. King, R. Abel, M. Dubuc, G. Recck. TRAFFIC SQUAD The Traffic Squad is comprised of students selected from the Junior and Senior classes, the majority of the members being Seniors. The Squad regulates traffic between periods and at all assemblies. LEADERS CORPS The Leaders Corps is made up of eight Juniors and four Seniors. The Corps sponsors play days, and the girls' sports programs. The girls also are in charge of collecting tickets at the various games. Left to Right from bottom — N. Carlson, B. Andruskiewicz, N. Conger, C. Fields, B. Sirotnak, J. Gooby, J. Maitz, A. Marino, A. Nilsson, I. Jeppesen, C. Dorsey. Left to Right — D. Crowell; P. Brideaux; M. Padelli; C. Calicchio; A. Masselle; J. Ziel; P. Luby; N. Larson; S. Simons; Mrs. Chapin; P. Martin; N. Carlson; M. Pajor; T. Sedgewick; E. Dukett; C. Fields; R. LaFlamme; B. Andruskiewicz. MOTIF CLUB The Motif Club is open to all the Senior girls in Berlin High. The club has adopted the following objectives: 1. To have a unified group of girls willing to work together, interested in each others ideas and solving their problems. 2. To be of service to some person, either in this community or abroad. 3. To further develop social graces. 4. To know how to make the most of one's looks; to recognize fashions which are in good taste. The culmination of the year's activities will be a weekend trip to New York City. Left to Right — E. Helin, N. Carlson, R. Sturdevant, A. Olson, L. Hoffman, G. Brown, J. Culver, E. Schnitzki, T. Sedgewick, A. Rakowski, M. Antenna, M. Anderson, C. King, B. Knopt, J. Brown, B. Sirtonak, J. Griggs, B. Kunde, J. Norman, P. Kudzia, C. Rodgers. MODERN DANCE A piquant pirouette and an arabesque is skillfully managed by the graceful girls in the Modern Dance Club under the leadership of Miss Rosaleen Beckingham. The club has done Peter and the Wolf,” a story in dance, which was performed at a parents and teachers meeting. The girls, with the help of their advisor, choreograph dances and set them to music. MUSIC CLUB OFFICERS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Charles Russell Margaret Schelin Betty Mae Kunde Wells Johnson Left to Right from bottom — W. Johnson, H. Mora, P. Kin , F. Fieber, R. Ziel, D. Potash, D. Goodwin, D. Siepel, T. Gerdis, C. Padelli, J. Griggs, J. Bussel, K. Burke, T. McCain, F. Mertz, Mr. Charland, D. Thoby, A. Talbert, H. Russell, C. Peterson, P. McCann. CHORUS The chorus planned its last concert presented in the old High School, April 17. Next year the music department will move into a beautiful new modern studio. The new studio will be used for chorus, orchestra, and band rehearsals and also for the Music and Man classes. Future concerts will be put on in the modern auditorium which will provide for a larger audience and a more fluidly run program. BAND The Berlin High School Band was organized this year under the direction of Mr. John Charland. Thanks to the Berlin Lions Club Band Fund, the organization was able to purchase badly needed instruments and give more students the chance to participate. The group made its formal debut at the Music Club's 18th Annual Concert. ORCHESTRA The orchestra was taken over this year by Mr. John Charland. Every Friday the sweet music of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms can be heard floating up from the auditorium where rehearsal is taking place. The members of Librarians' Club perform a real service for Berlin High School. The Club is limited to 25 members who are selected from volunteers. Members of the group have mended over two hundred books this year. In addition, they are responsible for the general appearance of the library. Two special committees this year have worked on books to be ordered for the library and chosen the furniture for the new library. LIBRARIANS’ CLUB Members are as follows — C. Bentley, Co-chairman; J. Blair, G. Brown, J. Brown, Chairman book selection; M. Burrell, C. Cheathem, C. Czerwinski, L. Fal-cetti, M. Griffith, D. Kaminski, Student Librarian; D. Kemp, E. Laiscell, L. Lenois, Student Librarian; P. Radda, R. Root, C. Seaburg, R. Sturevant, Student Librarian; P. Stawski, Co-Chairman, Library Furniture Com.; N. Button, R. Valenti, J. Culver. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club of Berlin High consisted this year of: Sa'an Hanes, M. Schelin, B. Riedel, G. Johnson, I. Jeppesen, K. Kron, H. Blanchard, A. Turner, P. Donnelly, J. Griggs, B. Haman. Faculty advisor is Mrs. Helen Porter. L. Cianci, V. Mitchell, M. Martin, M. Johnson, A. Masselle. B. Hines. B. Sirotnak, B. Knopf, C. Stabert, P. Simcik, P, Dyer, M. Pajor, S. Simons, L. Hoffman, B. Haman, B. Winters, G. Johnson, P. Martin, M. Padelli, C. Rogers, D. Talbot, J. Norman. CHEFS CLUB P. Smart, R. Cooney, R. Larson, R. Allison, J. Kumnick, W. Lund, N. Rivers, J. Hanson, R. Peck, R. Schindewolf, J. Divivo. SENIOR PLAY COMMITTEE The committee submitted three plays to the class to vote on. Their selection was Dear Ruth.” Left to Right — K. Kron, B. Andrus-kiewicz, N. Carlson, B. Yale, E. Du-kett, A. Turner, P. Luby. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB During the past year we have sponsored many activities. Among the most interesting was a breakfast for the faculty, Christmas gifts of stuffed animals and colors for the Newington Crippled Childrens Home, and being hostess chapter to the Spring Regional Meeting. One honor held by our chapter of which we are very proud, was that of having one of the members elected to serve as State Reporter for the school year. Barbara Sirotnak was very much the organizer of the spring issue of the F. H. A. Newsletter. Left to Right from bottom — J. Mora, C. Fields, J. Wessels, M. Luby, Miss Tatt, B. Casalengo, L. Malagoli, C. Johnson, M. Rio, M. Antenna, J. Gooby, C. Dorsey, P. Radda, C. Reynolds, Ann Luby, A. Rakow-ski, P. Kudzia, B. Hines, B. Haman, J. Bardoorian, J. Guite, B. Sirotnak, J. Guite, B. Riedel, J. McHale, I. Jeppesen, B. Aid-rich, R. Hall, N. Richards, B, Knopf, T. Sedgewick, R. Valenti, G. Karlsen, H. Blanchard, J. Hrenko, R. Yale. BERLIN BEACON Under the supervision of Miss Phyllis Tatt, the BERLIN BEACON began its seventh year of news. During the second half of the year, it was decided to wait until September in the new school to start afresh on a new style paper. Co-editors of this year's BEACON were Judy Wessels and Carol Fields; Feature Editor, Peggy Luby; Sports, Joseph Mora; Circulation, Robert Yale; Business Manager, Gus Karlsen; Art, Chester Slepski. The BEACON is a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association and of the National Quill and Scroll Honor Society. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Future Teachers of America is the first F. T. A. Club ever formed in Berlin High School. It is the fourth in the state and has for its aim, better understanding between teachers and pupils. It is supervised by Robert P. Long. SWIMMING CLUB First Row, left to right — Carol Dorsey, M. Rio, M. Antenna. Second Row — A. Rakowski, J. McHale, J. Gooby. Third Row — A. Luby, P. Kudzia. Fourth Row — M. Schelin, N. Richards, C. Johnson, J. Bar-doorian, E. Emerson, B. Riedel. Fifth Row — B. Larson, S. Hanes, J. Zuk, Miss Beckingham. Sixth Row — I. Jeppesen, N. Doran. The Swimming Club is composed of members of the Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior classes. It was organized in September, 1952, and we hold our meetings at the Y. W. C. A. in New Britain. GOLF CLUB First Row, left to right — G. Szilogye, D. King, E. Andruskiewicz, N. Carlson, P. Dubuc, C. Ciarcia. Second Row — J. Hrenko, R. Hall, J. Pac, J. DiSarro, K. Kron, M. Ludwigson. Third Row — Mr. Bates, R. Veronesi, R. McCann, J. Griffith, L. Zarotney. Under the supervision of Mr. Bates the members of the newly organized Golf Club learn the fundamentals of golf. A good stance and a proper swing were the first things taught to the students. The next things they learned were the golf rules, and the rules of the Golf Courses, which took up most of the club's first year in existence. The club meets once every other week, and it intends to wind up its first year with a golf tournament to pick the best golf player in Berlin High School. BOWLING CLUB First Row, left to right — L. Negrini, P. Martin, L. Cianci, I. Aubin. Second Row — M. Burrell, A. Olson, C. Mitchell, A. Helin, J. Ziel, R. Kramer. Third Row — C. Czerwinski, P. Simcik, J. Culver, L. Hoffman, B. Winters, F. Lorry. Fourth Row — L. Johnson, E. Peterson, P. Dyer. Fifth Row — C. Cheatham, D. Kemp, C. Seaburg, M. Morse, C. Fields. Sixth Row — V. Mitchell, M. Johnson, Barbara Sirotnak, Miss Beckingham. Seventh Row — A. Blackburn, A. Nilsson, and I. Jeppesen. The Bowling Club, made up of girls from each class, can be seen every Thursday afternoon at the Bowl-O-Rink in New Britain where they are making a great many strikes. The club also participates in bowling playdays with other schools. Their advisor is Miss Rosaleen Beckingham. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB NAIL AND FILE CLUB Handy with a hammer or a locksaw are the Nail and File Club Girls. Left to right from bottom — S. Ziel; R. Scalora; J. Maitz; A. Marino; J. Bardoorian; J. Daigle; M. Mo-guliski; D. Siepel; E. Surko; E. Russell; Mr. Hubert; G. Johnson; N. Conger; N. Dyer; B. Sirotnak. BUSINESS CLUB The goal of the members of the Business Club is to be able to type 140 words a minute! Do you think they will make it? Left to Right — B. Aldrich; R. Yale; J. Bardoorian; J. Mora; J. Gould. Watch out! You may find your picture posted somewhere as an example of the work done by the Photography Club. G. Szilogye; G. Malina; R. Spencer; M. Ludwigson; P. Brunnette; R. Cooney; I. Evans; R. Veronesi; Mr. Fabian; J. Hanson; C. Sasiela; D. Goodwin; G. Karl- sen. ART CLUB The leading young Da Vinci's of the school belong to the Art Club, which is rising in prestige. Left to Right — D. Chaviaras; R. Abramski; E. Sach-etti; P. Brunette; P. Shoech; Miss LeVan; H. Webber; D. Goodwin. Carol Fields SENIOR CLASS PLAY Dear Ruth” by Norman Krasna Berlin High School’s version of the Broadway play Dear Ruth” was given in the Berlin High School auditorium April twenty-third and twenty-fourth. The plot concerns itself with changing the destinies of several people in two days. Bill Seawright, a young Air Force Lt., has come home from active duty laboring under the mis-apprehension that he has been writing ardent letters to twenty-two year old Ruth — who is completely unaware of the correspondence. The mischievous author and recipient of these communications is Miriam, Ruth’s younger sister. Miriam lacks one week of sixteen and considers it her patriotic duty to uphold the morale of Uncle Sam’s Armed Services. What she lacks in age she compensates with imagination. Jackie Ziel and Dick McHale CAST (In the order of their appearance) Dora ............... Mrs. Edith Winkins Miriam Wilkins Judge Harry Wilkins Lt. William Seawright Albert Rummer Martha Seawright Sgt. Chuck Vincent Harold Klobbermeyer Dorothy Crowell Eleanor Dukett Carol Fields Robert Yale Richard McHale Charles Russell Nancy Carlson James Gould Alfred Turner 45 Nancy Carlson and Jody Gould PATRONS MR. MRS. 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