Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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Class tstorp Jfresbmen September of ’51 arrived! We were finally high school freshmen, eagerly looking forward to our Initiation and Reception given by the class of ’52. After this, we felt that we were an important part of Berlin High School. In May, we gave the Seniors a party — just a little thank you” for helping us through our first year. g opl)omore£i Climbing another step of the ladder we became much more active in our school. The Hayseed Hop” our first square dance was given in late fall. This was the beginning of our money making enterprises. Having heard the sad report of our treasurer, we decided to give another dance. This one was to be called Moonlight Madness” and was held outdoors on the tennis courts. It was also the last informal dance to be held at the old Berlin High School in Kensington. funtors Entering the doors of the new school we brought with us hopes of a prosperous year. Our Class initiated a practice which we hoped would be- come traditional, when class rings were presented at The Mardi Gras, our first formal dance. Another square dance The Bum’s Bounce” was given in the spring of 54.” Although, once again, we did not succeed financially, we did leave our first year at the new school — having had lots of fun. Mentors! Finally reaching the top of the ladder, we were now faced with the many problems which confront all senior classes. Initiating the freshmen was our first social event of the year; followed by the Senior Play, Square Dance, Senior Ball, Senior Banquet, and finally Graduation. Looking back over the four years, we see the many friendships made and the good times had by all. Looking toward the future we see ?? 17

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MICHAEL JOSEPH TOLOMEA, Jr. Cookie Ed ' s right hand man ... a gridiron battler ... he also carries a newspaper and is never without a pencil . . . C’mon you guys!” Honor Roll 1; Key Club 3; Fly-Tying Club 1, 2; Freshmen Chef ' s Club 1; Magazine Drive 3, 4; Banking 2, 3, 4; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra- murals 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Make Money Fast. JUDITH ZIEL Zeke Fine kid . . . quiet . . . petite ways . . . Blonde and cute . . . Paper Goods! Honor Roll 1, 2; Music Club 2, 4; F.H.A. 2; Banking 3; Archery 2; Bowling 2, 3; Badminton 3; Volley Ball 2; Basketball 2, 3; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Travel. JOHN ANTHONY TOMASI Jack A natural for football . . . the big blonde with the mel- low voice . . . likes sharp clothes . . . what a car he has now! Golf Club 3; Freshmen Chef ' s Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Magazine Drive 2. Ambition: Store Owner. RICHARD MICHAEL WARREN Chow Mein Didn’t they ever have a football uniform to fit him? . . . He’ll be Berlin High ' s Boppin’ Mortician . . . don ' t worry about the kid. Band 1, 2, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Or- chestra 1; Football 2. Am- bition: Become a big time drummer with a big time band. ROSEMARIE FRANCES VALENTI Valentine Roy and his aqua Merc . . . nice clothes . . . great big eyes . . . Beverly . . . voice like a bird. Banking 3; Social Danc- ing 1; Motif Club 4; Librari- an’s Club 1, 2; Beacon 1; Mu- sic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Ambition: Unde- cided. HARTSON CLARK WEBBER Hart Get that turkey . . . what was that vehicle he had? . . . James” . . . gives all and any cars a race and wins? . . . had that song Hart of My Hart” written for him. Fly-Tying Club 1; Intramurals 2. Ambi- tion: Automobile Mechanic. DAWN MARGUERITE WHITNEY Dawn Good in sports . . . Judy . . . business whiz. Volley Ball 1, 2, 3; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2. Ambition: Secretary. ANN THOMPSON Annie The world needs nurses . . . Fearless . . . another smart kid. Honor Roll 3; Dance Com- mittees 1, 2, 3, 4; Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club 1; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2; F.T.A. 2; Social Dancing Club 2. Ambition: Nurse. BEVERLY ANN CASALENGO Bev How was Japan? . . . likes a big wallet . . . new hairdo . . . check those fingernails . . . tiny, isn’t she? Motif Club 4; Librarian ' s Club 2; Bowling 1; Social Dancing 1; Modern Dance 2; Chorus 1, 2; Girls’ Sports 1,2. Ambition: Travel.

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Class OTtU Our minds being sound and our memories clear, We declare our will as follows here,” We leave behind us Berlin High, Hoping our memories will never die. And to future Seniors and Faculty too, We hereby bequeth our will to you:” To Mr. MacKenzie We leave a pair of sneaks to aid him in his hurried exits from assembly program. To Air. Long We leave a bloodhound to aid him in tracking down delinquent students. To Mr. Goodrow We leave an economy size aspirin to cure his four-year headache. To Mrs. Vogel We leave a pair of shower curtains to cover the blushing faces of future Senior Girls. To Mr. Bates We leave a pail of water for his dry sense of humor. To Miss Brahm We leave her struggling with her majorettes. To Afr. Charland We leave a pound of coffee and a dozen doughnuts to share with Mr. Goodrow. To Miss Clements We leave 25 new Necchi sewing machines. To Mr. Fabian We leave a bag full of new jokes for the 1956 Magazine Drive. To Miss Giannotta We leave wishing we had known her better. To Afr. Gibney We leave taking Big Walt” Pajor with us. Sorry!! To Miss Godzych We leave, hoping the Future Seniors will keep their eyes on the copy in type- writing. To Mr. Harris We leave a more co-operative and melodious chorus. To Afr. Hoagland We leave a jet-propelled car to travel his 50 miles each morning. To Mr. Hubert We leave, taking the memories of his last Drivers Ed.” class with us. To Afr. Kevorkian We leave a tape recorder for his tall tales. To Afr. Landry We leave, wishing he had come sooner. To Miss LeVan We leave, hoping someday she will catch up with her many duties. To Miss M cBrian We leave, remembering her quiet and efficient ways. To Afr. Merlino We leave, remembering his outstanding artistic abilities. To Afrr. Porter We leave, remembering her as one of the best-dressed teachers at B.H.S. To Miss Quill We leave, hoping someday she will give the future Steno” girls a social hour. To Miss Rakowski We leave, taking our gum chewing Bus. Ed. Classes with us. To Afr. Rittner We leave, thanking him for the swell job of organizing the banking system. To Miss Tail We leave, wishing her all the best of luck in the world with the Beacon.” To Miss Thompson We leave, taking the last of the boys ' breakfast club with us. To Afrr. Af cNickle We leave a taxi to get her to and from school. To Afrr. Silsby We leave a friendly goodbye. To Miss Gustavson We leave a private switch board to call absentee students. To Afrr. Beach We leave all the unclaimed articles in the lost and found department. To Mrs. Bloomquist We leave several special jars of peanut butter and jelly — just in case she ever happens to run out!! To Afrr. Corr We leave with the many problems confronting a Dean of Girls. Roman Abramski leaves his dark good looks to Milt Ludwigson. Marge Antenna leaves, wishing she could take Mr. G.” with her. Judy Bardoorian leaves a pack of cigarettes and a book of matches to future Senior Girls. Carol Bentley leaves her temper to Edna Laisell. Harold Blanchard leaves his many flirtations with underclassmen to James Hrenko. Judy Brown leaves her adult ways to Florence Lore. Paul Brunette leaves his fluttering eyes to Stanly Bakaj. Jack Bussell leaves his collection of pennies from be-boping to the Berlin High Treasury. Nancy Button leaves, dragging her Bussell behind her. Cathy Cheatham leaves her friendly ways to Dolores Kaminski. Victor DiSarro leaves his quietness to June Culver. Pat Donnelly leaves, heading for Boulder, Nevada. Diane Dumais leaves her quaint giggle to Joan Nagy. Ann Dutkiewicz leaves her generosity to Elizabeth Emerson. Ray Enstem leaves his sideburns to Lennie Matyka. Frances Fieber leaves, forever fearless! Artie France leaves his sailor suit to Sanford Armour. Bill Goodison leaves his deep gaze” to Gale Clark. Dave Goodwin leaves his (Silver) trumpet to Ernest Sachetti.