Berlin Central School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Berlin, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1957 volume:

Published by the Seniors Foreword We are now approaching the end of our high school careers and the cross roads of our lives. Each of us will take a different path, but we shall always carry with us the memories of our high school years. This book represents a high school dream of the Class of 1957 come true . Each page has its own meaning. How could we forget our class- mates, friends, teachers, Clarence and the many activities and athletics in which most of us participated. In publishing this book we wish to give substance to our memories and enable us to keep them forever alive. We, as editors, in speaking for the entire class, repeat: Our aspirations are as trees - tall and stately, Whose top most branches are frail like our visions. As they grow and mature. Reaching ever upward they will attain a clearer perspective. Janice Wager, Editor-in-Chief Janice Goodermote, Associate Editor 2 Table of Contents Dedication.......................................4 Administration Faculty.......................5-8 Seniors......................................10-16 Class History...................................18 Senior Award Winners............................19 Class Prophecy...............................20-21 Class Vote...................................22-23 Eccentricities...............................24-25 Class Trip......................................26 Class Play......................................27 Class Will......................................28 Class Song, Motto, Flower, Colors, Officers ... 29 Class Poem......................................30 Classes......................................32-34 School Personnel.............................35-36 Activities...................................38-46 Athletics....................................48-52 Advertisements...............................54-65 Dedication We the class of 1957 wish to dedicate our yearbook, Exodus, to our parents. Without their help and guidance we could never have reached this step towards our goal. Through our four years of high school we have had to overcome obstacles and we know that we were given unselfish and patient understanding by parents who helped us achieve success. So, Parents we dedicate this book to you in appreciation of your tireless efforts and to you we’ll prove the Best is Yet to Come .” 4 Principal Message to the Graduates: I congratulate you, the members of the class of '57, for having a- chieved the goal of graduation from high school. Success, both in and out of school, comes to those who have learned how to get along well with others, who are willing to do more than is expected, and who possess the necessary skills. It is my hope that the lessons you have learned here have equipped each of you with this winning com- bination. Earle W. Hewitt Administration Board of Education William Reynolds, Carter Griswold, Caleb Hyatt, Evan Jones, Dorothy Gutermuth. High School Faculty LEFT to RIGHT, ROW ONE: B. Wander, N. Hull, A. Comstock, F. Rooney, N. Thompson, R. Maxson, N. Goodermote. ROW TWO: E. Feinberg, J. Konecny, W. Stanziano, J. Cornwall, J. Davis, R. Gossoo, H. Clark, D. Wander, L. Urbano. Elementary Faculty LEFT to RIGHT, ROW ONE; E. Bentley, A. Fitzgerald, D. Vincent, V. Lamphier, M. Cernek, K. Coon, M. White. ROW 2s J. Miller, I. Jandrow, B. Strait, G. Vincent, P. Rathbun, D. Machell. Stephentown Faculty LEFT to RIGHT; B. Maxon, D. Lipps, M. Fitzgerald, G. Harris. Grafton Faculty L. O'Dell, J. Crandall, absent, E. Simmons. 8 Valedictorian J JANICE C. GOODERMOTE Jan Average; 92.32 Taconican 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,4; Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Monitor 2; Band 1,2, 3; Chorus 1,2; Cheerleader 1,2; Class Of- ficer 3,4; Jr. Counselor 3,4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Representative to ESSPA 3,4. Salutatorian GAIL E. PELUSO Mousie Average; 91.78 Honor Society 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2; Soccer 3; Softball 2; Chorus 1,2; Class Officer 3,4; Student Council 4; Taconican 4; Senior Play 4. 10 ESTELLA MAE AMIDON Stella Glee Club 2; Nurses Assistant 2,3; Chorus 3; Taconican 3,4; Honor Society 4; Representative to ESS- PA 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4. MAUREEN ATWATER Blondie Chorus 1,2; Basketball 2,3,4; Soft- ball 2,3; Cheerleading 1; Soccer 3,4; Student Council 4. (T BARBARA BURDICK Barb Chcrus 1,2; Basketball 2,3; Softball 2,3; Monitor 4. L. ALBERT BURDICK Stubby Band 1,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Library 1; Red Cross Representative 4; Taconican 4; Yearbook 4; Student Council 4. BARBARA CONKLIN Bobby Taconican 1,2,3,4; Monitor 2; Basketball 2; Soccer 3; Chorus 1; Class Officer 2,3; Cheerleading 2, 3; Honor Society 1; Yearbook 4. 11 THERESA GARDNER Thres BETTY JEAN GOODRICH B.J. Taconican 4; Chorus 4; Monitor 4. 12 MARGARET HEWITT Taconican 1,2; Basketball Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4 ball 4. LORETTA LINGNER Sue'' Health 1; Library 1,2. JOHN MARRA John Monitor 1,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Soccer 1,2,3,4; BAA 3,4; Senior Play 4. 13 KATHRYN McMAHON Kay Chorus 1; Basketball 2; Glee Club 2; Library Club 1,2; Health Coun- cil 1. ROBERT L. MICHAELS Bob Teams 1. WILLIAM PELUSO Bill Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Soccer 2,3,4; Jr. Red Cross 1; Class Officer 2; Student Council 4; BAA 4; Receptionist 4. ARLENE PHILLIPS Kid Chorus 1; Taconican 1,2; Cheer- leading 1; Health Council 1; Glee Club 2; Twirler 2,3,4; Soccer 2,3, 4; Library Club 3; Basketball 2,3,4; Softball 3. ( 14 EDNA STEVENS Red Chorus 1,2; Taconican 2,3; Cheer- leading 1; Basketball and Softball 2,3; Volleyball 4. JOYCE STEVENS Joy Basketball 2,4; Softball 2; Volley- ball 4. CARLSTOWELL Carl Taconican 3,4; Monitor 1,4; Bas- ketball 1,3,4; BAA 3,4; Baseball 3, 4; Soccer 3,4; Jr. Counselor 4; Student Council 4; ESSPA 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Track 4. STELLA SWEENER Stell Chorus 1; Basketball 2; Softball 2; Volleyball 4. ROBERT TURLEY Bullet Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3; Soccer 1,4; Band 2; Honor Society 1; Class Officer 1,3,4; Student Council 4; Monitor 4; Senior Play 4; Yearbook 4. 15 JANICE WAGER Jann Taconican 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; • Soccer 3,4; Softball 3; Hockey 3,4; Honor Society 1,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2,3,4; Jr. Counselor 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Yearbook 4; Senior Play 4; Receptionist 4; Monitor 4; Red Cross Representa- tive 4. THOMAS WARD Tom Monitor 3,4; Basketball 2; Base- ball 3,4; Soccer 1,4; Senior Play 4; Volleyball 4. ARLENE YERKE Tootles Monitor 4. CAMERA SHY ALICE GREELEY Al Glee Club; 2: Chorus; 1,3,4: MARTIN GORTON Marty Basketball; 2: Soccer; 1,2: KEN JEWETT Ken” Monitor; 3,4: Soccer; 3: Track; 4 16 EVA UNDRITZ Chorus; 4: Eva LOUIS A. URBANO Homeroom teacher and class advisor 1955-'57. iminiin 'in • KIM , rrTT rrri;ni ||||f||imn Class History At last we had reached the rung of the ladder where excitement began. It was the year 1953 and thirty eager Freshmen assembled into their home- rooms. At our first class meeting we elected Bill Peluso, President; Bob Turley, Vice-President; Barbara Conklin, Secretary; Richard Jones, Treas- urer; and Janice Goodermote, Student Council Representative. To raise that much needed money for our treasury we put on two food sales, sold basketball pins with the school name on them, and had a lot of fun in planning our first dance, which we called The Spring Swing. All of these activities proved very successful and the funds in the treasury began to increase. Our Sophomore year began with a flourish as we once again elected Bill Peluso for our President, Joyce Stevens, a new member of the class, became our Vice-President; Barbara Conklin, Secretary; Janice Wager, Treasurer; and Janice Goodermote, Student Council Representative. Once again we de- cided to sponsor a dance, and as a result, had much fun in planning one for St. Patrick's Day. After this accomplishment we decided to put on another one of those faithful food sales which proved very successful. We all were happy when our Junior year arrived. This year we elected Barbara Conklin, President; Gail Peluso, Vice-President; Janice Goodermote, Secretary; Janice Wager, Treasurer; and Robert Turley, Student Council Representative. Of course, everybody had a hand in planning the Freshmen Initiation, which resulted in a lot of laughs and fun a day we think no one will forget. Our magazine drive was very successful. We sold initial letters and also put on another food sale. Plans were put into motion for our Junior- Senior Prom. We finally decided on a French Cafe theme after much debate. That night left memories for everyone. From our class Bob Turley and Trudy Paff were elected Prince and Princess. This was the big moment we had all been waiting for. At last we were seniors. Gail Peluso was elected President; Robert Turley, Vice-President; Janice Goodermote, Secretary; Janice Wager, Treasurer ; and Carl Stowell; Student Council Representative. The big event of the year was our Senior Play, Clarence”, which proved to be a great success. Next came the job of financing and publishing our yearbook Exodus.” Of course, everyone looked forward to our trip to Washington. In parting, we keep in mind our class motto; The Best is Yet to Come.” 18 Senior Awards Editor Named D. A. R. Janice Wager, Editor-in-Chief of this annual, was given the honor of being named the DAR Good Citizen at Berlin Central this year. She was nomi- nated by her classmates and elected by members of the faculty to receive this award. She was chosen on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, honesty, and cooperation. Upon obtainnig this recognition, Jann was encouraged to submit an essay to the DAR state chairman, who in turn en- tered it in comoetion for scholarship. Goodrich Wins Award Betty Jean Goodrich was the receptient of the Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow award at B.C.S. She received the highest mark in a written test which was administered to all senior girls in December, 1956. Betty Jean received a pin in re- cognition of her achievement. She, too, is eligi- ble for a scholarship. 19 Class Prophecy It is the year 1967. Just ten years ago a group of energetic and ambitious seniors graduated from the Berlin Central School. They have gathered together today for a reunion to talk over old times and tell about recent happenings. Since they needed a large place in which to gather, they chose the huge dairy farm belonging to Bill Hyatt. Along with his 800 head of cattle, Bill also has 12 fine race horses. His horse Native Prancer won the Kentucky Derby last year. First to arrive upon the scene are John Marra and Bob Turley. Soon after graduation John and Bob joined the Air Force. They were flying high until a cute little gem persuaded Bob to come down to earth and they are very happy with three jet pilots of their own. John is still flying high. Arlene Chittenden is next to arrive. As you will recall, Mrs. Chittenden is the former Arlene Yerke. Her husband Howard is head mechanic at a garage in Troy and Arlene is kept busy at home with their two sets of twin boys. Just driving up now is Betty Jean Goodrich. Yes, believe it or not B.J. has a license. In fact, she is now the proprietor of a driving school and delights in teaching other people how to drive. Her slogan is Never Give Up”. Margaret Hewitt is spotted by one of the crowd. Margaret entered business college and upon receiv- ing her diploma, wed one of the professors. Just what were you studying, Maggie? Tom Ward is next to arrive. Perhaps you have heard of Tom, as he became quite famous after he developed a small sports car that will do 350 miles an hour. But he slowed down enough to capture the heart of a girl in Ohio and they are quite happy racing all over the country. Joyce Stevens left for New York soon after graduation and got a job in a telephone office. But this just didn't seem to be the right profession for Joyce as she got all the wires so crossed that for two weeks New York City was without telephone service. Needless to say, Joyce decided to resign. Joyce is happily married now and to get even with the telephone company, she had a phone installed in every room in her 14 — room home. She drives them crazy making person to person phone calls to herself! Barbara Conklin got a job at Behr-Manning after she graduated and before long became private secretary to a rising executive. To make sure she wouldn't lose any Social Secutiry benefits, she mar- ied her boss. They are the proud parents of three sons. Next to join the reunion are Theresa Gardner and Thelma Knuetter. Theresa was married soon after graduation and has been traveling all over the world with her husband who is making a career of the Army. Thelma also walked down the aisle early in 1958 and is very happy taking care of her three little girls - triplets no lessl It has been rumored that Ken Jewett went to the dogs. That is true; he became a veterinarian and is now President of the American Kennel Club. Jessie Phillips surprised us all by being elected as the first U.S. woman Senator from New York State. Her biggest accomplishment to date has been in promoting a legislative bill to have Elvis Presley in- cluded in all history books. Mrs. Jack Styczynski is among the next to arrive. She is, as you know, the former Barbara Burdick. Jack and Barbara were presented with a very special gift from Santa Claus last Christmas -- a set of twin girls. After doing such a splendid job as editor of the yearbook, Jann Wager became interested in journalism and is now one of the top reporters in the country. She has made only one mistake so far, that was in pruning the name of the wrong candidate as victor after a recent presidential election. 20 Stubby Burdick went on with a singing career and is now singing for the MET. Not the Metropolitan Opera, you understand, but the Marvelous Everlasting Toothpaste Co. Oh well, you can't have every- thing, Martin Gorton decided to enter the literary field. His present job as gag writer for such well-known celebraties as George Gobel, Tennessee Ernie, and Jackie Gleason is well suited to him. Do you hear those screams? They're for the next arrival, namely Carl Stowell. Carl was spotted by a talent scout and as a result wound up in that fabulous city of Hollywood. He is starring in the Tarzan pictures. Maureen Atwater, Alice Grover, and Arlene Phillips create quite a sensation as they now join their former classmates. They were recently all members of the Women's Olypmic team that traveled to Australia. They captured a number of honors in the diving contest. They are all going to be members of another event soon, to be more specific, the wedding of Maureen to a certain sailor. Arlene and Alice are to be bridesmaids. Bill Peluso joined the Navy shortly after he graduated and this is his nrst visit to the States since he took his first cruise. It seems that he got so seasick that he stopped off at one of the Tropic Isles to recouperate. Unknown to Bill, a group of monkeys was playing a game of baseball with coconuts. Un- fortunately Bill was hit on the head with one of these and thinking that the enemy had attacked, immed- iately dug a fox hole and started fighting his own private war. Luckily a native of the island at long last rescued him. Dick Jones has been very successful and happy in his week. He started out as an instructor in a dancing school, but gave it up to become choreographer for a group of Mexican Jumping Beans. Alice Greeley and Stella Sweener are arriving now. Alice became a nurse and is very happy with her work. Stella is also very satisfied with her career as an interior decorator. If Bill Hyatt isn't careful she might start designing a more decorative stable for his race horses. Jan Goodermote and Eva Undritz both became teachers, but Jan is retiring very shortly to marry a certain other B.C.S. graduate. Incidentally, they hope to raise some detention addicts of their own! Here comes our little clown, the former Gail Peluso. Upon graduation, Gail went South in order to come into closer contact with the best of clowns, who, like her, were wintering at Sarasota, Florida, former home of Branum, Bailey circus. Instead of a clown she decided to wed a millionaire and raise some little clowns to carry on her tradition. Now we see Loretta Lingner arriving. Loretta went on to college and studied cafeteria planning and management. Guess where she is employed as assistant dieticianl That' right--at B.C.S. Walt Demick and Bob Michaels are among the last few to arrive. Walt and Bob formed a partnership and are the owners of a chain of pizza stands throughout the country. They are thinking seriously of opening a branch office on Mars. Estella Amidon, Edna Stevens, and Kay McMahon are the last ones to arrive. Estella became a child's nurse and is presently caring for Edna’s four children. Kay's mother retired from her job in the office at Berlin Central and Kay has taken over her job. Now that we are all together again, I am sure there is much to talk about. So let us conclude this meeting by reminiscing about the good old days at Berlin Central. 21 Who’s BEST DRESSED Jann Wager Bob Turley BEST FIGURE Barbara Conklin Bill Peluso TRUEST Arlene Yerke Ken Jewett MOST DEPENDABLE Barbara Burdick Richard Jones Kay McMahon Billy Hyatt MOST ATTRACTIVE Gail Peluso Bob Turley BEST CLASS IN B.C.S. SHORTEST Class of'57 Gail Peluso Tom Ward TALLEST MOST MOTHERLY FATHERLY Eva Undritz Loretta Lingner Bob Turley Bob Michaels MOST CAREFREE Stella Sweener Richard Jones QUIETEST Jessie Phillips Bob Michaels CLASS CLOWN Gail Peluso Doc Jones FRIENDLY Alice Greeley Ken Jewett MOST POPULAR Gail Peluso Bob Turley SMARTEST Jan Goodermote BEST SPORT Margaret Hewitt Bill Peluso MOST STUDIOUS Estella Amidon Bill Hyatt Who MOST VERSITLE Jann Wager Bill Peluso MOST CHANGEABLE BJ. Goodrich Bob Turley NEEDS BIGGEST DRAG WITH FACULTY Joyce Stevens Martin Gorton HAS BIGGEST DRAG WITH FACULTY Jan Goodemiote Bill Hyatt DONE MORE FOR B.C.S. Class of 57 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Jan Goodermote Walt Demick MOST CO-OPERATIVE Jann Wager Doc Jones MOST ATHLETIC Alice Grover John Marra CLASS LOVERS Jan Goodermote Carl Stowell MOST MUSICAL Margaret Hewitt Stub Burdick MOST LIKELY TO SURPRISE US Thelma Knuetter Martin Gorton REDDEST HAIR Edna Stevens Richard Jones BEST ACTOR ACTRESS Bill Peluso Gail Peluso CLASS MYSTERY Theresa Gardner Keimethjewett BEST DANCERS Maureen Atwater Stub Burdick DONE MOST FOR THE CLASS Jann Wager Bill Peluso CLA SS DREA MERS Arleno Phillips John Marra 23 Nickname Pet Peeve Favorite Expression Memory Stella People who chew gum in church For Heavens sake Senior year Blondie Boys Oh, nuts! Senior year Stubby People who complain about my hair Unprintable Cherry-Blossom Barb Conceited people For pete sakes Junior-Senior Prom Bobby Boys Gee-Whiz Junior-Senior Prom Walt Roads of Rens. County You only know it is Senior Class Thres Jack Oh, fiddle ”v High School Jan Conceited people Creeps Classmates BJ. Elvis Presley Gosh! Summer of '56 Marty Teachers Senior year A1 Teasing people (boys) Oh, well I High school year A1 Dead-heads Holy Cats! Clarence Maggie Braggers Gee Whiz 1 Senior Trip Ken People who swear Wow! Junior year Doc School Screaming idiot” Senior year Thel Homework when I don't have enough time. Weill High school Sue Teachers who give long homework assignments Gee Gads My friends at B.C.S John Girls What? Berlin victory over Lebanon Kay Flirts For pete's sake Senior Trip Bob People that talk too much Make haste slowly Senior Year Mousie Hillbilly music Holy Cow Senior Play Billy Senior year English Hey, Sam Senior year Kid People who think they’re just itl I'll knock you in the head” B.C.S. Friends and teachers Jes Snapping gum in class Oh, no! Class of '57 Red People that speak out of turn Watch that stuff” B.C.S. Friends and teachers Joy Boys Oh, you wouldn'tl Would you? Class of '57 Carl Girls that get mad easily I didn't do it Nights on Uetentioi Stell Boys Manl Class of '57 Bullet Snapping gum I hope so Senior year fann Obnoxious people So what! Friends, teachers a classmates. Tom Teachers' pets Never fear Senior Year Tootles People who try to run a class IH knock you in the head Friends Ambition Favorite Food Favorite Color Pastime To be successful Spaghetti Red Listening to records or reading Beauty operator Liver Blue Sports College Spaghetti Red Music Secretary French Fries Aqua Jack Private Secretary Spaghetti Pink Dancing Be successful Hamburgers Brown Frogging Marriage French fried potatoes Green Horse back riding To be happy Pizza Blue Having fun and eating To be a success Steak Blue Reading To graduate Black and Blue Fighting with teachers Work and marriage Macaronni and cheese Yellow Reading and listening to the radio To succeed Pizza Green Reading College Fried chicken Blue Sports Girls Pizza Blue Raising cain To be rich Dressing Black Eating Marriage Olives and potato chips Black Bob To be owner of a chain store Spanish rice Yellow Reading College Steak Green Sports Graduate Steak Turquoise Reading Own my own farm Apple pie Blue Watching T.V. Private Secretary Steak Pink Reading Be successful Spaghetti Black Sports Get married Spaghetti Blue Fooling around Graduation Fried chicken Red Sewing Airline hostess Carrots Blue Talking Graduation and Marriage Lobster Sky-blue Reading Lab. Teachnician and to be pizza and spaghetti Lt. blue Sports and Jan happy Work and marriage Lobster Green Listening to the radio Graduation Pizza Blue Eating Stable education and happiness spaghetti and tossed salad Red Drawing, sewing and sports To succeed in everything I do Spaghetti Black Hot rodding To become a nurse Fish Fries Yellow Fooling around Washington Trip Since deadlines for our yearbook have to be met before our Senior trip, we cannot have tire usual write-up on the happenings of the trip. For tins reason we present our prospective plans. On April 15, we will board a chartered bus and travel to Washington, D.C., where we plan to stay for five days and four nights and see the following places of interest; Capitol Building Library of Congress Supreme Court Building Washington Monument Franciscan Monastery White House Lincoln Memorial Arlington Cemetery Lee Mansion Tomb of Unknown Soldier Memorial Amphitheatre Rock Creek Park Zoo Bureau of Engraving Folger Library Mount Vernon Alexandria National Airport Jefferson Memorial Museum of Arts Sciences Pan American Union National Museum Archives Building Aircraft Building Marine Memorial This space is left for each Senior to record his own memories: 26 Senior Play Despite a sprained finger, several colds, and a sprained ankle, the class of '57 pre- sented Booth Tarkington's Clarence on the nights of December 13 15, 1956. As the stars darted on and off stage, they leit certain vivid memories with their audience. These might include the many scenes where Bobby and Cora Wheeler bicker over trivial things, as all normal teen-age children do. Billy and Gail Peluso did a tremendous job of portraying Bobby and Cora. An audience certainly couldn’t forget the performance of Bob George as Clarence, the intelligent but sloppy-looking” soldier who became a very important member of the Wheeler household simply be- cause he could drive mules without swearing. Remember Jan Goodermote as Mrs. Wheeler, who was crazy with jealousy as she was convinced that Mr. Wheeler, acted by Bob Turley, was in love with Miss Pinney? Both Jan and Bob gave spectacular per- formances. Speaking of Miss Pinney, we cannot forget the fabulous performance Jann Wager put out in spite of a sprained ankle. For remembrances' sake. Miss Pinney was Cora's governess, whom Mr. Stem was determined to win, but lost to Clarence. Tom Ward performed the role of Mr. Stem realistically. To conclude the cast, we must not forget Alice Grover, (and her wonderful accent) who played the part of Della, an Irish housemaid; John Marra as Dinwiddie, the Wheeler's butler; and Estella Amidon who took the part of Mrs. Martyn, Mr. Wheeler's able and efficient secretary. As we all know, a play cannot be presented without the hard work of many people beside the immediate cast. Because of this, we will always remember Mr. Francis Rooney and Mr. Edwin Gilcher, our very patient directors; Richard Jones, our stage manager, Richard Johnson, our lights manager, and Stubby Burdick, our wonderful prompter. Our beautiful sets were due to the many hours of hard work put in by Mr. Stanziano, Mr. Gossoo, and Mr. Konecny. Last but not least, we must remember Mrs. White and Mrs. Thompson, who helped us with all that make-up, and Mrs. Maxson for helping us with our programs. Class Will We, the class of 1957 of Berlin Central School being of sound mind and memory, and recognizing the uncertainties of life, make public and do so declare our last will and testament. We hereby bequeath the following: To Luella Richards - two extra drumsticks in case hers wear out. To Mrs. Maxon - an energetic Secretarial Practice class in 1958. To Mr. Urbano - all our overdue books and fines. To Mr. Rooney - Shakespeare's complete works in one volume. Estella Amidon - leaves her quiet, studious behavior to Sandy Lewis. Maureen Atwater - leaves her blond, curly hair to Loretta Youngs. To Mrs. Goodermote - the hairdrier she has wanted for so long. Barbara Conklin - leaves her ability to conquer men to Nancy Moore. Jan Goodermote - leaves her ability and success in school to Marilyn Morin. Maggie Hewitt - leaves her typing speed to Sally Hyatt. Jann Wager - leaves her camera to the next photography editor of the Taconican.” A1 Burdick - leaves his Elvis Presley haircut to Bruce Hewitt. Bill Hyatt - leaves his collection of hats to Hillar Hves. The Senior Play Cast - leaves its acting ability to next year's class. Tom Ward - leaves his fast cars to James Hager. John Marra - leaves a few inches of his height to Rod Huff. The seniors on the monitor squad - leave their pasts to next year's squad. Bill Peluso - leaves his Yankee scrapbooks to George Corlew. Gail Peluso - leaves her place and ability in driver ed. to whoever wants it. B.J. - gladly gives her gymsuit to some athletic Junior. Kenny Jewett - leaves his love for the opposite sex to Alan Holt. Marty Gorton - leaves his place in detention to Bob Higgins, and also a book of detention slips with which to start the new term. Bob Turley and Carl Stowell just want to leave. To Marilyn Gutermuth - someone to take John's place. Alice Grover - leaves her knee socks to Arlene Jandrow. Arlene Phillips - leaves her athletic ability to Doris Sandberg. Arlene Yerke - leaves to marry Howard. Walt Demick and Jessie Phillips - leave their quiet dispositions to Billy Palmer and Kathy McCumber. Alice Greeley - leaves her friendly smile to Janet Chicoine. Joyce Stevens - leaves her place in the office to Sylvia Zwinge. Bobby Michaels - leaves his heart with Elaine Frey. Edna Stevens - leaves her household chores at Riccardi's to Phillip. Kay McMahon - leaves her mother to walk to school by herself. Thelma Knuetter - leaves her boxing gloves with Mr. Hewitt for safe keepings. Theresa Gardner - leaves her natural curly hair to Taber Hadsell. Richard Jones - leaves Mr. Rooney's English class in peace and quiet. Loretta Lingner - leaves her favorite recipe for Spanish Rice to Karen Keeley. Barbara Burdick - leaves her brown eyes to Art Maxon. Stella Sweener - leaves her space on the bus to Walter Harrington. The Seniors leave their illustrious reputation to future classes. 28 CLASS COLORS Rose White CLASS FLOWER Dog Wood Class Song (Tune - Night and Day, On this day, we say, Farewell.” Say, Farewell, dear school for the memories we'll always share.” But before we bid adieu, we'd like to give our thanks to you. We're grateful to B.C.S. All our friends, teachers and classes too. All the gay and happy times, we owe them all to you. Though we must be on our way, before we go we'd like to say, We’re grateful to, B.C.S. We've had fun, but we've gained Knowledge too. Oh, you've given us dreams and goals, we must go onward to. And with us we will bring, the memories of all the things. We've done with you, B.C.S. Composed by - All Burdick President: Secretary: CLASS OFFICERS Gail Peluso Vice President: Robert Turley Janice Goodermote Treasurer: Janice Wager Graduation Long silent rows advance in solemn stillness. With humble hearts toward the threshold. Sadly and yet not so sad, grateful, tired parents, Just begun but ending when their eyes can see no more. Each one advances and receives a key, A fateful key for with it they must unlock life's door. Mid applause and heart felt laughter, Students leave forever silent books, And emerge beyond the threshold, men and women. By Francis Rooney Senior High English Teacher Juniors LEFT to RIGHT - ROW Is R. Huff, E. Maxson, E. Frey, J. Jewett, B. Barkyoumb, J. Snyder, J. Crandall, J. Maxon. ROW 2s Mr. Francis Rooney, J. Destromp, C. Boomhower, J. Goodermote, H. lives, R. Higgins, A. Maxon, A. Armsby. ROW 3s R. Ellis, A. Jandrow, W. Palmer, A. Burke, D. Sandberg, R. Maitland. Sophomores LEFT to RIGHT - ROW Is J. Stevens, G. Phillips, N. Gurney, P. Riccardi, G. Kelly, C. Corbin, B. Hewitt. ROW 2s L. Jones, L. Bink, D. O'Brien, M. Rhodes, M. Gutermuth, L. Cure, P. Kane, B. Jewett, S. Zwinge, R. Maxwell, L. Richards, M. Morin. ROW 3s L. Knuetter, A. Caryofilles, J. Chicoine, T. HadseU, B. Hodges, H. Chicoine, J. Huff, C. Wipfler, P. Maitland, N. Moore, K. Lezotte, M. Church. ROW 4s J. Hager, J. Lawlor, A. Holt, P. Sedgewick, D. Frank, W. Michaels, G. Schmich, T. Demick, W. Bentley, D. Chittenden. 32 Ninth Grade LEFT to RIGHT, ROW 1: W. Crandall, F. Horten, G. Corlew, W. Golowaty, R. Smith, R. Gurney. ROW 2: J. Palmateer, L. Youngs, C. Crandall, M. Bentley, M. Stevens, J Morin, J. Deyoe, A. Merrills, J. Loker, E Boehme, S. Burdick, J. Yerdon. ROW 3: O. Church, C. Prebble, E. Hangst, G. Bierwith, R. Johnson, E. Madden, R. Ellis, R. Gundrum, W. Walters, S. Rose, J. Bruno. ROW 4: R. Reynolds, T. McCart, L. Gutermuth, H. Ellis, D. Boom- hower, C. Boomhower, J. Roberts, R. Agan, R. Brinkman, R. Geerholt. Eighth Grade LEFT to RIGHT, ROW 1: R. Demick, A. Riccardi, T. Vincent, W. Goodermote, L. Liebenow, K. Klein, J. Frank, J. Bly, T Phillips, H. Gutermuth, D. Mahoney, A. Vincent, B. Angell. ROW 2: R. Paff, M. Oswald, E. Meyers, B. Hodges, B Hine, M. Var, K. McCumber, I. Roberge, E Petteroe, B. Maxon, J. Liebenow, A. Hangts, M. Cor- bin. ROW 3: W. Jones, M. Burdick, M. Mooney, J. Golowaty, P. Moon, N. Knudsen, S. Yerke, J. Geerholt, L. Lever, D. O'Brien, B. Grover, C. Smith. ROW 4: E. Weaver, T. Stowell, E. King, L. Maxon, S. Hyatt, S. Thomp- son, A. Jennings, R. Zwinge, F. Adams. ROW 5: J. Schiff, W. Strait, K. Corbin, L. Elwell, A. Brown, J. Hamel, G. Stowell, J. Phillips, H. Zwinge, L. Gerstel. 33 Seventh Grade Left to Right, ROW 1: L. Grandjean, R. Palmeteer, K. Westfall, R. Bryant, H. Madden, D. Tanner, R. Jewett, L. Feathers, C. Lindsey, W. Burdick, R. Kane, H. Goodermote, G. Sedgewick. ROW 2: E. Hoffman, L. Cahill, G. Mooney, E. Knudsen, K. Thompson, B. Kane, C. Miller, M. Cure, H. Teal, D. Stevens, T. Goodermote, K. Stevens. ROW 3: Mr. G. Leveisee, B. Babcock, K. Keeley, S. Andrukiewicz, E. Merrils, A. Pollard, M. Gooder- mote, E. Gardner, P. Huff, R. Darling, W. Boehme, C. Church, G. Richards, M. Roberts, M. Littlefield. ROW 4: M. Teal, D. Lingner, C. Hoffman, N. Sweenei, R. Bentley, A. Barber, L. Shultz, W. Feathers, W. Harrington, L. Goodermote, R. Brown, A. Perkins, N. Atwood, Mrs. E. Bender. ROW 5: I. Stevens, W. Thomas, L. Baldwin, R. Staples, A. Button, E. Sweet, A. Jones, G. De Flice, J. Russell, G. Bunce, S. Wager, J. Cornwall, S. Jand- row, C. Gardner, D. DeShane. Seniors Custodians ROW 1: Harry Moses. ROW 2: Reginald Wager, Jack O'Dell, Willis Amidon. Without the people pictured on Urn page, our school atmosphere would have been very different. Bus Drivers LEFT to RIGHT: Whitford Bentley, Frank Miller, Arlie Greene, Jack O'Dell, Mrs. Rosia Ford, James Davis, Russell Gossoo, Ralph Strait, Willis Amidon, John Cornwall—absent; Dee Goodermote. 35 BT C. S. Cafeteria Staff Mrs. Alice Crandall, Mrs. Margaret Hewson, Mrs. Carrie Hull, Mrs. Jose- phine Goodermote, Mrs. Mildred McMa hon. Due to illness Mrs. C. Hull is no longer at BCS and has been replaced by- Mrs. lives. Ralph Vincent Stephentown Cafeteria Staff This year Mrs. McMahon not only serves as cashier, but also office assistant. Mrs. Francis Sta- ples, Mr. Jay Far- num, Miss Eva Shaw. Staff of Exodus’’ Left to Right, ROW Is E. Amidon, J. Wager, J. Goodermote, A. Grover. ROW 2: W. Peluso, R. Turley, C. Stowell, A. Burdick. Class History: Barbara Conklin Class Will: Betty Jean Goodrich Class Prophecy: Gail Peluso Business Manager: Photography: Sports Editors: Art Editor: Estella Amidon Bob Turley Bill Peluso Carl Stowell Alice Grover A1 Burdick Class Play: Estella Amidon Class Song: A1 Burdick Dedication: Barbara Burdick Typists and Proofreaders: B. Conklin, M. Hewitt, G. Peluso, B. Burdick, E. Ste- and K. McMahon. Faculty Advisors: Mrs. Mary Kenyon William Stanziano This page is sponsored by WILLIAM STANZIANO faconican Staff Left to Right, ROW Is C. Stowell, L. Peluso, G. Peluso, J. Goodermote, B. Goodrich, J. Wager, H. lives. ROW 2: D. Sandberg, R. Gundrum, E. Amidon, A. Burke, R. Reynolds, W. Peluso, W. Demick, K. Jewett, A. Burdick, N. Moore, B. Boehme, B. Conklin. Editor-in-Chief: Business Manager: Janice Wager Business Assistant: Walter Demick News Editor: Betty J. Goodrich Sports Editor: Carl Stowell Sports Assistant: William Peluso Faculty Adviser: ice Goodermote Headline Editor: Hillar Dves Exchange Editor: Lynn Peluso Feature Editor: Gail Peluso Humor Editor: Kenneth Jewett Typists: Amidon and Sandberg . Mary Kenyon This page is sponsored by the Alumni Association. Student Council Left to Right, ROW 1: J. Goodermote, R. Turley, A. Burdick, J. Wager, W. Peluso, A. Burke, G. Peluso. ROW 2: Advisor-J. Cornwall, C. Stowell, J. Hager, B. Palmer, J. Hamel, G. Corlew, R. Maitland, G. Sedgewick. President: Bill Peluso Vice President: Jann Wager Secretary: Gail Peluso Treasurer: Aud Burke Music: A1 Burdick Athletics: Bob Turley Publications: Jan Goodermote Faculty Advisor: John Cornwall Representatives: Senior: Junior: Sophomore: Freshmen: Eight: Seventh: Carl Stowell Ruth Maitland James Hager George Corlew Jerry Hamel George Sedgewick This page is sponsored by the COUNTRY KITCHEN. 40 Monitors Left to Right, ROW 1: R. Maitland, D. Sandberg, E. Maxson, A. Burke, B. Goodrich, B. Burdick, J. Marra, H. lives. ROW 2: B. Conklin, J. Wager, T. Ward, W. Demick, W. Hyatt, K. Jewett, C. Stowell, R. Turley. Glee Club Left to Right, ROW 1: L. Gerstel, C. Smith, J. Golowaty, M. Oswald, E. Meyers, L. Elwell, M. Var, C. Gard- ner, M. Corbin, L. Thompson. ROW 2: B. Kane, E. Knudsen, J. Russell, A. Perkins, S. Thompson, B. Hodges, E. Petteroe, B. Maxon, A. Hangst. ROW 3: A. Kellar, J. O'Dell, I. Roberge, D. Tanner, R. Palmateer, S. Yerke, N. Knudsen, S. Hyatt. ROW 4: R. Jewett, R. Bryant, J. Hamel, J. Schiff, T. Vincent, H. Gutermuth, R. Kane. 41 Senior Honor Society Left to Right, ROW Is J. Wager, G. Peluso, A. Burke, E. Maxson. ROW 2: J. Gooder- mote, E. Amidon. Junior Honor Society Left to Right, ROW Is H. Gutermuth, S. Hyatt, S. Burdick, M. Gutermuth, W. Strait. ROW 2: E. Boehme, R. Gundrum, L. Elweli, P. Maitland. This page is sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. DANIEL McMAHON. CHORUS MEMBERS, Left to Right, ROW 1: M. Church, P. Maitland, M. Gutermuth, B. Jewett, M. Rhodes, L. Richards,M. Morin, J. Morin,S. Zwinge,B. Barkyoumb. ROW 2: R. Maitland,B. Hewitt,A. Burdick, J. Destromp, B. Michaels, T. McCart, R. Ellis, R. Gundrum, J. Palmateer, E. Maxson, L. Peluso. ROW 3: B. Strait, K. Corbin, H. Chicoine, M. Hewitt, E. Undritz, L. Undritz, A. Jandrow, S. Rose, T. Hadsell. Annual features are the superior programs presented by our Cho- rus. This year, along with the Christmas program and the Spring Concert, we presented an added attraction—an operatta entitled, Miss Cherryblossom. This page is sponsored by HILLTOP GARAGE. 43 Left to Right, ROW 1: S. Jandrow, E. Boehme, S. Hyatt. ROW 2: A. Jandrow, M. Gutermuth, R. Ellis, B. He- witt, P. Maitland, B. Angeli, R. Demick, E. Frey. ROW 3: J. Michaels, C. Miller, N. Knudsen, R. Ellis, T. Vincent, J. Wager, J. Garvin, T. McCart, S. Andrukiewicz, J. Cornwall, H. Gutermuth. ROW 4: H. Gooder- xnote, G. Richards, W. Boehme, G. Bunce, R. Brown, B. Michaels, E. Madden, G. Boomhower, A. Burdick, E. Maxon, H. lives. ROW 5: Director: J. Konecny,—L. Richards, C. Gardner, B. Grover. Band In attractive uniforms of green and gold, our band presents an annual attraction in the form of a Spring Concert. The administration strives to make music a definate part of our school program. It includes a Senior and Junior Band under the direction of Joseph Konecny. This page is sponsored by PETER YACEVICH. 44 Seventh Grade Yorker Club Left to Right, ROW Is H. Goodermote, M. Cure, M. Roberts, A. Jones, N. Atwood, E. Knudsen, L, Cahill, P. Huff, T. Goodermote, C. Lindsay. ROW 2: G. Bunce, M. Littlefield, C. Miller, D. Stevens, B. Babcock, L. Thompson, C. Gardner, A. Kellar, S. Jandrow, K. Keeley, B. Kane. ROW 3: W. Boehme, E. Hoffman, R. Pal- mateer, R. Staples, S. Andrukiewicz, W. Burdick, R. Jewett, D. Tanner, K. Westfall, G. Sedgwick. ROW 4: R. Bryant, R. Darling, G. Richards, J. Cornwall, G. DeFelice, A. Perkins, J. Russell, C. Church, L. Grandjean. ROW 5: E. Sweet, R. Brown, W. Harrington, L. Schultz. Eighth Grade Yorker Club Left to Right, ROW 1: M. Oswald, M. Var, L. Gerstel, S. Hyatt, S. Thompson, E. Meyers, W. Jones, L. Liebenow, B. Angeli, D. Mahoney. ROW 2: B. Maxon, E. Petteroe, B. Grover, J. Geerholt, F. Adams, E. King, J. Hamel, W. Goodermote, J. Schiff, R. Demick. ROW 3: J. Vincent, K. Klein, T. Phillips, A. Brown, T. Stowell, W. Strait, J. Phillips, T. Vincent. ROW 4: J. Liebenow, N. Knudsen, J. Fisk, L. Elwell, C. Smith, J. Golowaty, B. Hine. This page is sponsored by EVA M. FLINT. 45 Ninth Grade Yorker Club LEFT to RIGHT, ROW 1: W. Crandall, F. Horten, G. Corlew, W. Golowaty, R. Smith, R. Gurney. ROW 2: J. Palmateer, L. Youngs, C. Crandall, M. Bentley, M. Stevens, J. Morin, J. Deyoe, A. Merrills, J. Loker, E. Boehme, S. Burdick, J. Yerdon. ROW 3: O. Church, C. Prebble, E. Hangst, G. Bierwith, R. Johnson, E. Mad- den, R. Ellis, R. Gundrum, W. Walters, S. Rose, J. Bruno. ROW 4: R. Reynolds, T. McCart, L. Gutermuth, H. Ellis, D. Boomhower, C. Boomhower, J. Roberts, R. Agan, R. Brinkman, R. Geerholt. Science Club LEFT to RIGHT, ROW 1: O. Church, G. Phillips, M. Church, J. Hager, P. Sedgewick, P. Riccardi. ROW 2: Mr. E. Feinberg, W. Walters, W. Michaels, H. lives, C. Boomhower, W. Palmer, D. Frank. r6 Left to Right, ROW 1: G. Corlew, R. Chittenden, R. Brinkman, W. Golowaty. ROW 2: J. Goodermote, J. Mar- ra, R. Turley, C. Stowell, W. Peluso, A. Maxon, J. Lawlor. ROW 3: E. Madden, G. Kelly, T. Ward, J. Hager, Coach Davis, P. Sedgewick, L. Gutermuth, P. Riccardi, R. Agan. Soccer Team SOCCER RECORD Sept. 20 Home Berlin 0 Ichabod Crane 6 Sept. 25 Away Berlin 3 Averill Park 4 •Sept. 28 Away Berlin 0 Lansingburg 0 Oct. 2 Home Berlin 2 New Lebanon 2 Oct. 4 Home Berlin 4 Hudson 3 Oct. 5 Away Berlin 0 Ichabod Crane 6 Oct. 9 Home Berlin 4 Averill Park 0 Oct. 16 Away Berlin 2 New Lebanon 2 Oct. 18 Away Berlin 0 Hudson 4 •Oct. 19 Away Berlin 5 North Bennington 0 • Non-league games WON LOST TIED Season Record (10 games) 3 4 3 League Record (8 games) 2 4 2 This page is sponsored by THOMAS M. BARBER. 48 UPPER LEFT CORNER, COUNTER CLOCK WISE: C. Stowell, B. Peluso, A. Maxon, J. Lawlor, R. Chittenden, Coach Davis, J. Goodermote, J. Marra, B. Turley. Varsity Basketball This page is sponsored by GERRY MARRA. 49 LEFT to RIGHT: Manager-G. Stowell, W. Golowaty, R. Huff, G. Corlew, E. King, L. Gutermuth, P. Sedgewick, J. Hager, Mr. Leversee. Junior Varsity Basketball SCHEDULE Junior Varsity Varsity Berlin Opponents Berlin Opponents 25 28 Heady at Berlin 71 48 42 44 St. Mary's at Berlin 59 72 23 33 Ockawanick at Berlin 54 47 41 53 Berlin at N. Bennington 38 41 34 18 New Lebanon at Berlin 54 42 33 29 N. Bennington at Berlin 59 50 29 43 Ichabod Crane at Berlin 30 36 15 36 Berlin at Roe Jan 49 53 15 40 Berlin at Ockawamick 39 29 28 39 Chatham at Berlin 50 32 21 22 Berlin at New Lebanon 27 45 46 22 Berlin at Germantown 56 66 26 49 Berlin at Ichabod Crane 38 44 24 50 Berlin at Chatham 45 46 38 27 Germantown at Berlin 66 53 Berlin at Heady Roe-Jan at Berlin Berlin at St. Mary's 30 ROW 1: Capta in-J. Wager, L. Peluso. ROW 2: P. Maitland, N. Moore, T. Hadsell, M. Gutermuth. Cheerleading Squad A new system of having only one squad of cheerleaders was in- troduced this year. It was felt that by having one squad whose standards were high, it would help to keep up the quality and force- fulness of the cheers. This resulted in students working harder to get on the squad and others were more eager to learn the cheers. Also the leadership and ability were more closely combined into a single unit of action. Thus, this lively group of girls, snappily uniformed in green and gold, formed the energetic nucleus which encouraged school spirit at all basketball games during the 1956-57 season. This page is sponsored by MARY ROSE SAWYER. 51 B. A. A. and G. A. A. Left to Right, ROW 1: A. Maxon, R. Turley, C. Stowell, J. Marra, R. Huff, P. Riccardi, R. Chittenden, L. Gutermuth. ROW 2: T. Ward, P. Sedgwick, J. Lawlor, J. Goodermote, Coach Davis, W. Peluso, E. King, W. Hyatt, K. Jewett. Left to Right, ROW Is S. Burdick, A. Grover, J. Deyoe, S. Lewis, N. Moore, M. Atwater. ROW 2: S. Zwinge, R. Gundrum, J. Chicoine, T. Hadsell, D. Sandberg, J. Wager. DAIRYLEA MILK Grade A — Homogenized Golden Guernsey Cream — Cottage Cheese Buttermilk — Eggs FRANK WINN Berlin, N. Y. Tel. 11F31 BERLIN CASH MARKET Douglas Goodermote, Proprietor General Merchandise Phone 74 Berlin, N. Y. Compliments of O DELL BEAUTY SHOP W. C. JONES AUTO BODY WORKS Welding and Painting Free Estimate Phone 5378 Petersburg, N. Y. Petersburg, N. Y. Phone 5725 Compliments of DEVERNOE’S GARAGE East Poestenkil New York WALTER C SYKES TACONIC INN Best Wishes Frank and Jo Bartus Petersburg Hew York General Merchandise Phone 4-4491 MILLER’S GARAGE Stephentown N. Y. Sales and Service Agricultural Implements Berlin N. Y. Telephone 21F2 Compliments of VINCENT’S TRUCKING Berlin N. Y. Phone 81F13 C. L. LEHENBAUER Mobil Heat Kerosene R. D. No. 2 AVERILL PARK ASley 6-9570 BEdford 5-3527 Best Wishes CHARLES F. WHITE Loval Cure s Berlin New York Funeral Service % Berlin New York Phone — 71F2 JH m2 SS SS: MENTERS MARKET NILES JONES Meats, Groceries, Vegetables Tank Gas Dealer Berlin New York Phone 46 P.0. Box 943 Phone Berlin 123 Berlin, N.Y. TACONIC VALLEY BANK Berlin New York Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation DEE and WHITMAN HAKES GARAGE Hardware General Merchandise Stephentown New York G.L.F. Phone Berlin 14 CO-OP OLDSMOBILE Stephentown Taconic Valley Motors, Inc. Feed - Seed - Fertilizer - Farm Supply Sales Service New Lebanon Phone 4-4481 RT. 20 N.Y. COMPLETE HOME BUILDING SERVICE WESTERN LUMBER PLYWOOD SIDING HARDWARE HARDWOOD FLOORING CURTIS WOODWORK BUILDING MATERIALS, PAINT, STEEL KITCHENS, FULL LINE OF GULISTAN CARPETS RUGS ARMSTRONG’S TILE FLOOR COVERINGS COMPLETE WOOD WINDOW UNITS WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES PETERSBURG 5255 H. V. HEWITT SONS SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOUR GENERATIONS Compliments STEPHENTOWN HOTEL of William Morin, Proprietor COLONIAL INN Stephentown N Y. Compliments of Compliments BRIDGEWAY DANCE HALL of Route 22 RANCH TAVERN Cherry Plain N. Y. ANDRICK STUDIO HEWITT S MARKET Official Photographer Choice Meats Vegetables for ’57 Exodus Berlin N. Y. Remember This Number Hoosick Falls N. Y. 5IF2 HILL CREST FILLING STATION Compliments Mobilgas of Phone 5402 MOON VALLEY HOTEL Petersburg New York PARTNER 'S INN FREDERICK N. BROWN Food and Beverages General Insurance Route 2 Stephentown N. Y. Br. 93331 Phone 4-4092 JACK SWEENEY KINN’S CORNER STORE Success S Happiness Excavating § Trucking Contractor to the Class of 1957 Center Berlin Phone 69F31 Berlin N. Y. Compliments of H. J. SEAGROAT7 CO. Berlin, New York Compliments of W. J. COWEE INC. Berlin New York VETERANS’ MEMORIAL BUILDING Round and Square Dancing Every Friday Night Petersburg New York Music by the Royal Harmonairs Telephone 62-5496 Champion Lamps THORPE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO. Wall and Floor Tile VICTOR J. DEMICK Stephentown-New York Phone 44622 Wholesale Distributors MAYER’S T.V. RADIO Prompt Careful Service Distributors Wiring S Fixtures on All Makes Radio T.V. Representative: Phone 44461 27 Washington Street Rensselaer, N. Y. Stephentown N. Y. TANNER’S GARAGE Body £ Fender Work General Repairs Center Berlin Ph. 82F41 Compliments of “THE GIANTS” Women’s Bowling Team Stephentown N. Y. A. J. GOODERMOTE S SON Contractors and Builders THOMAS M. BARBER Funeral Service New and Repair Work Masonry Petersburg New York Arthur Goodermote Berlin 76F13 Loyal Goodermote Berlin 91FS Compliments of HY-HO FARM Stephentown N. Y. LARABEE FUEL CO. JAMES A. HATCH Arthur C. Larabee, Prop. Milk Hauling Coal-Heating Oils Can Bulk Tank Pickup Bottled Gas Canaan New York New Lebanon New York Dial 2-2179 Dial 7-2611 PUTNAM PAVING COMPANY General Contracting and Bituminous Paving Route 22 STEPHENTOWN, N. Y. Phone: 4-4083 Booster List Mr. Louis A. Urbano Mr. Mrs. David Wander A Friend Arthur Dwight Goodermote Whitford + Eva Bentley Good Luck, Seniors! Larry Avery Mr. Leversee Mr. Mrs. Byron Michaels Mr. David Machell Mrs. Elaine Stickles Mr. Mrs. James Davis Mrs. Bender Mr. Mrs. Edwin Feinberg Delight Lord Mr. Mrs. Walter Demick Mr. Mrs. Alfred Stowell Mr. Mrs. Sidney Wager Congratulations, Class of '57! Mr. Mrs. Roy Kenyon 65 66 f 7 On behalf of the entire Class of 1957, we, the editors wish to say thank you to not only those people wlto have made our dream of a yearbook a reality, but also to all those who have helped us realize the many other ricli experiences we have had. Without the cooperation of our classmates and friends, our parents, the administration of B.C.S., and the many other helpful people of the community, such achievements as Clarence , our spaghetti suppers, the Washington trip, and this Annual would not have been pos- sible. Our years at Berlin Central have indeed been happy ones. They hold many memories which we shall cherish always. It is with thoughts such as these in mind tliat we have tried to make this the best possible yearbook ever. Once again, we say a great big THANKS to all who have made our school years such happy ones and who have made our activities and projects the successes which they have been. We hope you enjoy the EXODUS as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. Janice Wager Janice Goodermote