Berlin Central School - Mountaineer Yearbook (Berlin, NY)

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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.

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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

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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