Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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gfomimsitrattcin BERLIM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BERLIN, CONNECTICUT June, 1955 OflW of Bap r1nt«a4«at of a-hoota KENNETH I. MuKENZIE Dear Seniors, Once each year it is my pleasure to congratulate the Berbers of the graduating class upon the successful cor letion of their formal public school experience and to vish ther. success ir. the future. The scope of education in Arerica has changed considerably since our colonial fore- fathers established their first schools here. Then, the erph.asis was upon religion. Shortly after the “evolutionary War, our statesmen realized that an educated citizenry vas necessary to guarantee the fulfillment of their dreams for the new republic. If the responsibility for government was to rest in the hands of its citizens, then those citi- zens must be in a position to carry out their citizenship duties intelligently. The election of Andrew Jackson gave birth to yet another concept; that even the lowliest per- son could rise to a position of great honor and trust in our country ana, therefore, the neec for a school curriculum which woulo better prepare men for such responsibilities. And, finally, today we find ourselves in a struggle for the minds of men. Shall we be free to make our own choices or shall we capitulate and allow the State to control our every move? Your school experiences have afforded you the opportunity to live and work in a democratic atmosphere. You have learned that each individual is important and that his welfare affects your own. You have learned to respect the viewpoint of another without giving up your right to disagree. You have amassed a wealth in factual information which will pay ' you rich dividends If invested for the benefit of nan. You will find success and happiness to the extent that you practice the Golden Rule and may God grant you the wisdom to do so. Sincerely, Kenneth. I. VacXenzi Superintendent of Schools KlWts MR. KENNETH L. MACKENZIE Superintendent of Schools BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS BERLIN. CONNECTICUT RERUN HIGH SCHOOL BERLIN. CONN. ROBERT P. LONG PTladpW Phan.. N.W BrIUln BA MH1 December 6, 1954 Dear Seniors; Various agencies and organizations have identified the purposes and objectives of American education. In a less formal manner, many high school seniors have expressed their feelings in this regard. The product of this deliberation in each case is identical. We seem to agree that education serves four purposes. These purposes relate to the developing of (1) one ' s capacities and abili- ties, (2) one ' s attitudes with respect to one ' s fellowmen, (3) one ' s abilitv to create and use goods and services, and (4) one ' s responsibilities in a democracy. It is our belief and trust that these objectives have been reached by you. Your future depends on how well you demonstrate these skills, attitudes and ap- preciations. I can think of no better way of expressing the thought than to borrow from the store of the timeless sage, Socrates, who wrote, He is not only idle who does nothing; he is idle who might be better employed. Socrates did not confine his definition of the word employment to that of earning a living, but used it in its broadest applica- tion. Will your future be an idle one ? These are days that call for the individ- ual ' s best in all facets of living. Will you give less than your best to yourself, to your fellowmen, to your country ? I don ' t think so, for I am convinced you will never be found poorly employed . Best wishes to a splendid class l Sincerely yours. MR. ROBERT P. LONG Principal of High School

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©equation To Mr. Goodrow, we the class of 1955, in appreciation for his ever- present guidance and his unceasing efforts during his four years as our class advisor, wish to dedicate our year book.

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Jf acuity DONALD BATES Mathematics B.A. Middlebury College M.A. Trinity College NANCY BRAHM Home Economics B.S. Syracuse University JOHN CHARLAND Music B.M. Boston University FANNIE CLEMENTS Home Economics B.S. Farmington Teachers College MARGARET CORR Dean of Girls B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut M.A. Trinity College ROY FABIEN Science B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut M.A. University of Connecticut KATHERINE GIANOTTA Library B.S. New York University WILLIAM GIBNEY Physical Education B.S. Springfield College M.Ed. Hillyer College CATHERINE GODZYK Business B.S. Teachers College of Connecticut 4