Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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CLASS HISTORY As we reflect over the four years past, which we have spent in the Dear Old and New Schools, many reminiscences remind us that we were not always as dignified as we feel at present. FRESHMAN REMINISCENCES At long last we have taken that big step—our first year at Berlin High School. Fears of the impending initiation loomed over us. But that all changed when the Seniors gave us a party that made us feel so much a part of Berlin High. In May we gave the Seniors a dance—saying farewell and thanks. SOPHOMORE REMINISCENCES Our second year of high school started in a brand-new school. It was a year when little else happened except our first big square dance which proved a tremendous success. It came to a quick close with plans for the following year as an upper classman. JUNIOR REMINISCENCES Third year and upper classmen at last—! The class rings arrived and soon were adorning the fingers of the Junior girls and the necklaces of a few lucky Sophomore girls. Not having too much experience, preparation w'ent forward on our first formal— Hit Parade.” Originality has always been the by-word for our class. We proved it at our square dance when Dick Potash was voted most popular boy. His reward?—a chocolate pie in the face. The year ended in a twinkling, with the anticipation of our coming senior year with all it's headaches and joys. SENIOR REMINISCENCES As we come to the close of our school days, we can truthfully say our Senior year has been the busiest and happiest of all. The year started off on the right foot when we initiated the freshmen to the best of our ability. It couldn’t have been too bad, because the Freshmen Reception had a great turn out. About a month later we found ourselves involved in preparation for the first square dance of the season. Towards the middle of the year we were hard at work on the yearbook with time out to plan for the Senior Play. Senior Ball time arrived without warning; but we had learned how to take such things in our stride. Then finally commencement week, Class Day, the Banquet and at long last, in cap and gown we marched down the aisle at our own graduation. And now the time has come for us to depart. However, we have not finished yet; we will go on to higher institutions or to other pursuits, to build on the foundation that we have received here. In building let us remember the words of the man who said, Let every man take heed how he buildeth. As we feel the friendly hand-shake, and receive the best wishes of those who have labored so patiently with us, may we be more determined than ever to show them our appreciation and gratitude by using what they have given us wisely and courageously. 23