Berlin Central School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Berlin, NY)

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without the use of peroxide has been lucky enough to have lovely blond hair. Tedd McCormack, graduating to rockets from battered cars, leaves his ability to wreck cars to A1 Armsby. Doris Snyder leaves her typewriter in the office to Betty Jean Good- rich. She is leaving for a well deserved vacation on Venus. As he boards the rocket ship, Peter Angell leaves a great big hand- kerchief to dry all the tears of the Freshman girls. Would Sandy Lewis come up and get this to share with all her fellow sufferers? Rodney Agan leaves to Billy Maynard the typing erasers he took from Mrs. Maxson's desk while working on the yearbook. Bill doesn't make mistakes; but they'll make good ammunition, huh, Bill? The cessation of screaching brakes , honking horn, and burning rubber on pavement will leave Berlin quite a peaceful town after Ashley Jones takes off. Destination? Moon! Barbara Horton leaves her love for dramatics to the juniors in hopes that their senior play may be as successful as ours was. Allyn Gardner leaves his ability to trip over objects to Audrey Burke. (Here are some wings to help you fly over things, Audie) Gary Michaels , who's been faithful t o his job of setting up bowling Dins, now leaves such earthly occupations to his two brothers while he takes off for a much more exciting job in the heavens. Bob Klippel.who has wowed a couple seniors with his large words has consented to leave this dictionary free of charge to Dick Jones. Albertine Griswold leaves us to the strains of the Wedding march. She leaves a pink cloud she's been riding on these past few years to Patty Maitland. Bruce Stevens leaves his gieger counter to Billy Palmer. We know Billwill carry on the exploration for uranium when Bruce leaves to search for a new miracle mineral on Mars. To Johnnie Lawlor, Louie Roberge leaves his dark dancing eyes which have made Albertine swoon throughout high school. Barbara Crowley leaves her faithful friend, a taxi to and from school, to Janice Wager. Barbara's eyes have been dazzled by a new 1956 Super Rocket ship. The never failing red ears of Marvin Gardner are left to Walt Demick. Aren't you glad to be rid of them, Marv? Sylvia Lincoln leaves a pair of bruised and battered sneakers to prove her efforts on the soccer field to Sandra Lewis. The happy glow of Carol Lincoln which was caused by the receiving of a diamond ring almost eclipses the shining ring around Saturn. Carol wishes to leave her glow to Joannie Snyder. Proof that Dickie MacVeigh never could be held down in apparent as he boards the speeding rocket ship. With the same attitude, Dick leaves his study hall teachers with Art Maxon. Okay, Mr. Urbano? Chet Demick leaves a bag of baseballs to B.C.S. to make up for the ones he's lost hitting home runs. Lastly, the class of 1956 leaves to the Taconican a scoop. We're graduating, and commencing our flights into the spaces of the future. 29

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CLASS WILL We, the class of 1956 of Berlin Central School, being of sound mind and body, hereby proclaim this our last will and testament, and, in the presence of your company, disclose its contents to you before leaving for our last trip into outer space. First of all we find leaving us, Raymond Boehm. He has left behind an important part of his musical ability to Johnny Cornwall, that is, the reed of his sax. He is taking up the Harp now so he won't need it. NelsonStevens seems in quite a hurry to try out the new cinder tracks on Mars. In his rush to depart, he has left behind his track shoes to Terry Demick. The class found this little rocket ship called Rocky, for Miss Comstock, to take the place of a car she once owned. We hope it gets you there as faithfully. Rolland Hewitt leaves behind an important part of his athletic ability to James Hager. It's his champion's playing trunks. Lee Armsby leaves behind a sport shirt for each of the boys at B.C.S. He has bought all new ones with built-in pressure adapters for his space trip. Harwood McCart leaves Mr. W ander his year's collection of car sketch- es which he has drawn each day in history class. He's begun drawing rockets now. To the boys of B.C.S., we leave a complete set of blue prints and draw- ings for a new smoking lounge. To Mrs. Mayes, we leave a large push cart to get her and her equip- ment around B.C.S. To complete it we add a road map. Anne Silvernail has boarded the ship already. She plans to cheer for a team on Jupiter so she has left her position on the Varsity squad to Taber Hadsell. Perhaps these little green wings from the feet of Mercury, God of speed, will be an aid. Doug Hamel leaves to woo Venus Demillo after memorizing his book of charm which has helped him so successfully throughout high school. The little book on charm Dougie leaves to Carl Boomhower. To Mrs. Harper, we leave a brand new box of clay so the next year's seniors can have as much fun with it as we did. Along with the clay, we leave a couple spools of thread in memory of our Senior play. Theo Holt leaves a pair of large roller skates in the office. The class thinks that this will help Elaine Stickles speed like a comet around the school delivering her messages. She may have a little trouble on the stairs but we're sure she can master them. Patty Etman was going to leave her diamond, but after all, diamonds are a girl's best friend and we're sure she wants to keep it. In compen- sation, Pat WILL leave a rhinestone to Janice Goodermote. Bob Jorgensen leaves his shyness and quietness, which he has little of, to Bobby Higgins. Being so generous, the senior class will contribute a roll of adhesive tape to keep him from opening the mouth that lands him in the office. Since the space ship will be crowded, Lynn White's pony tail will no doubt be in the way. Lynn has offered to give a portion of it to Marilyn Gutermuth to help her in her battle for long hair. EvelynStaples leaves her shining halo of red hair to Linda Elwell, who 28

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JOURNEY INTO OUTER SPACE The Seniors of 1956 were looking sharp in their new halos as they boarded a B.C.S. bus, Friday, March 30. Their destination? Albany Railroad Station. The twenty-five of us arrived at the station at ap- proximately 8:50 A.M. and boarded a train bound for Was! 'ngton, D.C. Like the angels we were, the majority fell asleep, and promptly, it seemed, awoke to a sunny, bright Saturday. We ate a quick breakfast and began our tour for the day. We traveled on a bus chartered by the Em- pire Travel Club, and visited such places as the Rock Creek Park Zoo, the Lincoln Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, Custis-Lee Mansion, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Amphitheater. Saturday afternoon we were guided to other famous buildings including the Franciscan Mon- astery, the Aircraft Building, and the Jefferson Memorial. Saturday evening was spent by some attending movies. Sunday morning we awoke and began preparations for Easter services at the Arlington Cemetery. The service was enjoyed by all who attended and will not soon be forgotten. Mount Vernon, Old Alexandria, and the Washington Airport were scheduled to be visited in the afternoon. These historic places proved of much interest and enjoyment. After a hearty supper we were ready to turn in. The next morning everyone awoke with a start, for we knew the next visit we were to make--the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where we saw paper money, bonds, and postage stamps being printed. From there we toured the Washington Monument and the Capital, including the House and Senate chambers and the President's room. Then we crossed the park to the Library of Congress, went on to the Supreme Court building, and finally, paused at the Folger Library. Monday afternoon was free. The majority enjoyed shopping in many stores in Washington. Monday night' was planned for us. We were scheduled for a moonlight cruise on the Potomac River --an event to which we had looked forward and one that we enjoyed thoroughly. Tuesday the Seniors dreaded awaking for we knew it was to be the last day of our long anticipated senior trip. The time did come, however, and we were eager, as only Seniors can be, to begin our last day's tour. We saw, in the morning, such buildings as the Pan American Union build- ing, the White House, the National Gallery of Art, and finally the Archives to view the famous and precious documents, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence. Lunch eaten, we suddenly--at 1:00 P.M. to be exact--found ourselves back on the train bound for home. Mind-weary, dog-tired, and with aching feet, we fell into seats, dazed- ly happy in thoughts of our once-in-a-lifetime Senior Trip. 30