Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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CLASS HISTORY FRESHMEN Our voyage started September eight 1950 when we entered B.H.S. for the first time. This was an unforgettable chapter in our lives. We really became a part of high school life when we were initiated by the seniors. Our first social was given in May, in the form of a party for the Seniors. Many new friends were made this year. SOPHOMORES The second year our first money making dance, The Noah’s Ark”, was given. For the second time we were victorious in winning the magazine drive. As a result of this, the students began to take a more active part in school activities. This was also the year that we saw our favorite teacher Mr. Matthews leave to continue his studies at the University of Connecticut. At this point we had finished half our voyage. JUNIORS When we entered school for our third year we were confronted with a netv regime—a new principal plus a new study system. Our class set a new record by winning the magazine drive for the third consecutive year. Our class rings arrived, our second square dance The Harvest Moon Hop” vas given and we also gave our first formal dance, The Bermuda Cruise.” This year was smoother sailing. SENIORS Memories of the past four years came to our minds as we marched to the stage for our diplomas. It seemed like only yesterday that we were freshmen. Thoughts of the banquet, class day, senior ball, and all the rest of our activities flashed through our minds. This was hard work but in return we were paid for this in the entertainment and enjoyment we had on these unforgettable occasions. The strenuous studying it took to have these diplomas handed to us will never be forgotten either! The year was rounded off with two social dances—senior play and freshman initiation. The most unforgettable character was Mr. Davis, (better known as Curly), the adult manager of the magazine drive. These drives netted our class a tidy sum of money to help cover some of its expenses. The seas were rough and treacherous but we finally completed our voyage. 19

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ELEANORE JUNE SURKO El” Quite a talker . . . one of the four . . . giggles . . . makes the money for the Motif Club. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Motif Club - Vice President 4; Girls Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball 3, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1; Nail File Club 3; Archery Club 3; Tennis Club 3; Lamp Staff 4; Beacon 2; Social Dancing 2; Clefs 3, 4. Ambition : Secretary. WALTER EDWARD SURKO Turk” This one ain't from Constan-tanople . . . always sing’in . . . valuable man on our basketball team. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Boys Club; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Dance Committee 4; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Fly Tying Club 3; Model Congress 3, 4; Social Dancing 3, 4; Jr. Olympic Officers (Capt.). Ambition: Draftsman or Professional guitar player. DIANE SOPHIE TALBOT Chick Vivacious . . . gay but serious, plans ahead . . . Interests lie beyond school premises . . . Chet and that car.” . . . Most to say the least . . . No Use”. Chorus 4; Motif Club 4; Photography 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Social Dancing 2. Ambition: Haven’t figured it out yet! BARBARA PHYLIS WINTERS Bobbie Never a worry, always a grin . . . can sure twirl a baton . . . Fast on the Phys Ed. floor . . . Oh those boy's”. Student Council 3; Honor Roll 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Motif Club (Treasurer) 4; Volley Ball 3; Dance Committee 4; Modern Dance 3; Archery Club 3; Typing Club 3; F.H.A. 3, 4; Lamp Staff 4; Class Officer (Treasurer) 3; Social Dancing 3; Baton (Chief Majorette) 3, 4; Clefs 3, 4. Ambition: Secretary. JUDITH ANN WESSELS Judy Will she ever come to school fully dressed? . . . Air mail letters to the Navy . . . Carol still . . . No rest for the weary . . . Everybody’s pal. Student Council 3, 4; Laurel Music Camp 2, 4; Honor Roll 2, 4; Honor Society 3, Pres. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2; Berlin Choral Society 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Motif Club 4; Bowling 1; Girls Leader Corps 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Dance Committees I, 2, v 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 4; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Columbia Press Con-ference 2, 4; Beacon 2, 3, 4; Social Dancing 2; Our Town IRENE MAE WOJCIULEWICz ' 7 Rene” ysO ‘ (fcSsK wc As likeable as her name is long . . What would our lunch room be without her . . . Our class worker ' i . . . Hey Cathy, what are you go-ing to sell?” Honor Roll 1; Honor Society 3; Vice Pres. 4; Berlin Choral Society 4; Motif Club 4; Basketball 3; Bowling 2; Volley Ball 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery Club 3; Tennis 3; French 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 3; Lamp Staff 4; Beacon 2; Baton Club 3, 4; Clefs 3, 4. Ambition: Secretary. 4; Quill and Scroll 3, 4; Clefs 3, 4; Parade of Youth Correspondent 4. Ambition: ty To visit every country in the world. THEODORE GEORGE WROBEL Teddy” Tells them where to get off . . . Shiny car . . . drives like Perry . . . wise cracks are his specialty . . . How many can you bring” . . . Carol . Chorus 1, 2, 3; Music Club 1, 2, 3; Chef Club 1; Home Ec. Club 1; Beacon 1, 2, 3; Biology 1; Visual Aids 1, 2. Ambition. ---------?

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CLASS WILL To Mr. MacKenzie we leave a balcony for the auditorium. To Mr. Long we leave another open-house date for rainy weather. To Miss Thompson we leave a warm note of thanks for being such a wonderful class advisor. To Miss Clements we leave a girls’ workshop complete with saws, hammers and nails. To Miss Tart we wished ta leav in poifect grammer. To Mrs. Cfiapin we leave enough books to fill the Library. To Mr. Kevorkian we leave a new saw. (The Home Ec. girls did a good job on the last one.) To Mr. Charland we leave a band. To Mr. Fabian we leave a formula for odorless experiments. To Miss Quill we leave a book One easy lesson to Shorthand”. To Miss McBrien we leave a Spanish class. To Mrs. Porter we leave a summer stock group. To Miss LeVan we leave a million beautiful plants for her office. To Mr. Hubert we leave a convertible Cadillac for future Drivers’ Education classes. To Mr. Gibney we leave a new football stadium. To Mr. Goodrow we leave a larger room so all his maps will be in order. To Mr. Harris we leave a music room large enough to hold the chorus. To Miss Rakowski we leave new blackboards that can be erased. To Mr. Bates we leave a baton so that he may join the baton class. To Mr. Rittner we leave a skeleton for his biology classes. To Miss Beckingham we leave a swimming pool for gym classes. To Mrs. McNickle we leave a pair of earrings to add to her collection. To Mrs. Silsby we leave a fire extinguisher for her hair. To the rest of our faculty we leave, wishing we could have known them better. Rudy Abel’s book How to be Handsome in Ten Painful Lessons” is left to Tom McCain. Gladys Johnson leaves her blond hair to Cheryl Seaburg. Marguerite Anderson leaves Miss B to Judy Bardorian. Beatrice Hines leaves her hot rod to Dave Hall. Bill Carson leaves taking Joanne with him. Bill Bomba leaves his promptness to class to Eddie Ramponi. Carol Lee King leaves her temper to Pat Radda. Rose Scalora leaves her natural wavy hair to Gale Clark. Margaret Schelin leaves her beautiful voice to John Tomasi. Joe Schinitzke leaves smiling. Joan Simons leaves a lock of her hair to the Junior boys. (Don’t worry, there’s enough for everyone.) 20