Berlin Central School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Berlin, NY)

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CLASS HISTORY On October 11, 1951, our class officially became members of Berlin Cent- ral High School through the usual, dignified manner of the traditional initia- tion procedure. For this solemn occasion the girls of our class were decked out in their fathers' best long underwear, feed-bag-booties, and short skirts. The girls wore no make-up and their hair was done in rags. The boys were the picture of dignity in their baby bonnets, diapers, stockings, slippers, and carrying a rattle and a lollipop. After making us look as foolish as possible the Juniors gave us a very nice reception and dance. Our money-making activities in our Freshman year included two food sales which netted about $30.00 each, a movie entitled Mr. Belvedere Goes to College, and a paper drive. Our class officrs that year were: President — Jeannette Ford Vice-President — Joan Schmich Secretary — Nancy White Treasurer — Pat Haley Looking forward to our senior trip to Washington. D. C.. we carried out many activities during our Sophomore .year. These activities consisted of two dances. ''Shilaylee Shindig and a Barn Dance. We also sponsored a program called “Strat-O-Cruiser Our officers for our sophomore year were: President — Jeannette Ford Vice-President — Walter Brown Secretary — Nancy White Treasurer — Gary Winn During our Junior year we welcomed in the new freshmen with the tra- ditional freshman initiation. We also said farewell to the seniors with the an- nual Junior-Senior Ball. Other efforts to make money included another dance, the Hearts Ahoy. We also sold iron-on letters and School Daze books. Our class officers were: President — Janis Hakes Vice-President — Calvin Agan Secretary — Jeannette Ford Treasurer —Nancy White We were not very far along in our senior year when we began rehears- als for our senior play. The play, entitled East Lynne was a melodrama which required nearly two months of preperation and rehearsals but when the night of December 1, 1954 had passed, we all knew that our play had been a success. We also began early to prepare our yearbook. Aside from our play, our most important money-making activity was our spaghetti sup- per. The major event of our senior year was our class trip to Washington. D. C, which we took by storm on Friday. April 8. 1955 and successfully held until Tuesday. April 12. Returning from Washington we put the finish- ing touches on our yearbook and at long last, after four years, we settled down to preparing for our graduation. Our class officers for our senior year were President — Nancy White Vice-President — Donna Amidon Secretary — Joan Schmich Treasurer — Gary Winn 17

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CLASS FLOWER Carnation CLASS AMBITION Washington and Yearbook Gerald Edward Winn Gary ' If silence is golden. I'll be poor all my life” Senior Play 4: Class Officer 1.2,3. 4; Soccer 1.2,3; Basketball 1.2; Year- book 4; Clubs 1.2.3. CLASS COLORS Rose and White CLASS MOTTO Sparked with ambition, onward we go. CLASS SONG Tune— ‘‘Now is the Hour” 1st verse Dear Berlin Central We are leaving you We are now embarking on a voyage true All our future holds For this we all thank-you So our dear Berlin A fond farewell to you. 2nd verse Berlin oh Berlin We sure will miss you The colors green and gold bring thoughts of you. Our success in life we know we'll owe to you We want to thank you Berlin Central School 16

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SENIOR PLAY On December 1. the Senior Class (thats us) presented to the world (the part of it that was in the Berlin Central School Auditorium, that is) their fabulous production of East Lynne. The play was written by Mrs. Henry Woods. Directing our play were Mr. Edwin Gilcher and Miss Alice Comstock who contributed their tireless efforts to making our play the hit that it was. The cast of characters was announced as: Lady Isabel Vane: winsome as a sunbeam, the most tearful heroine to ever weep into a repetoire of hankies was superbly portrayed by our own Joan Schmich (who better would fit the part?): Sir Francis Levison. (the rogue of all rogues), that heavily mustach- ed villian with the mocking laugh was Wesley Sandberg. Wes did so well we suspect all the stage villans to follow him will want his secret of success that manly bosomed hero, Archibald Carlyle, who spouted nothing but noble speeches was Gary Winn, the noblemen of the seniors (but of course they’re all noble); that wonderful performance of Cornelia Carlyle was done by (under all that sticky smelly make-up and sharp tongue) our own sweet little Jams Hakes: John Dill the silly little law clerk who worshipped Cornelia was played by the sportsman of the class Walt Brown; Raymond Vane, who in- herited the tijle of Lord Mount Severn, was played by Tom Mahoney (did- n't he look like a man with a title?): Nancy White showed exquisite acting ability as she portrayed Emma Mount Severn, for we all know she is as far from being (that type) as anyone: the rest of the cast who did a wonder- ful job were Priscilla Palmer as Joyce, (the servant): Beverly McKinnon as Wilson (another servant). Jeannette Ford as Barbara Hare; Calvin Agan as Richard and Mrs. Otway Bethel (Clara) was played by Anna Larkin. Our play was presented in the atmosphere of a colonial home. All the characters were attired in a colonial fashion and acted in this way. also. It took us only four weeks to get ready for our production. Besides the acting wonders we also had scenery that looker superb. Our special designer. Mr. Russell Gossoo. artistically reproduced a mid-victorinn living room that was out of this world. We have heard rumors to the fact that the big broadway producers have been trying to contact us. We hope they will not be too much of a bother for you know we have to graduate before we head for Broadway. 18