Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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Edward Karoll gives his reserve of money to Paul Prior. To Rita King, Richard Kristopik leaves the key to his heart. (And his Stude- baker.) Dave Nelson leaves his piano accomplishments to Lois Hill. Joe Paskiewicz wills to the library a new copy of the book, “Behave Yourself.” Bob Pulito contributes a new basketball to future chumps. (Or it is spelled champs?? ) Norman Roy gives his flashy clothes to Howard Peterson. James Sokoloski wills to Ronnie Griggs his favorite book of telephone numbers. Dick Spring leaves his cynical attitude to Pat Kerin. Ted Symanowski leaves. (Sorry girls.) Art Ventres leaves his gavel to Graham Hall. Sylvester Waznia wills his car to some up-and-coming mechanic. Jim Flood leaves with the hope that there will be another drummer as good as he at Berlin High in future years. Romona Austin wills to some ambitious Junior her ability to sell Christmas Cards. Lucille Barrett leaves her infectious giggles to Clarissa O’Connell. To Lucille Luddy, Jeanne Britney leaves her love of Chemistry. Norma Della Bernada bestows her “gold edged” recording of “The Blonde Sailor” to Doris Ramponi. Mary Duell wills her curly hair to Ricky Heinzman. Harolvene Esberg leaves her love of “Smidt” to some future bookkeeping students. Jean Fagan wills her stature to Betty Lou Fleischer. To some future poet, Dorothy Gianotta bequeathes her beautiful poetry. Carol Holmes leaves her interesting parties to Aline Silsby. To her sister Helen, Ann Konefal leaves all her old school books. Norma Mariotti leaves her many letters to sailors, to Marcelene Allario. Virginia Niedzialkowski wills her position at Kresge’s to some ambitious girl. Peggy Pickett bestows her knack for talking to Paul Scalora. Jean Plude contributes her silver braclets to Joanne Seibert’s collection. Lorraine Rakowski leaves her nick-name, “Lefty,” to Billy Lane. To Pat French, Lorraine Scotti wills her ability to draw. Frances Skinner leaves her office as President of the “Motif Club” to some be- guiling Junior lass. Lou Splettstoeszer leaves Lou Sokolowski in charge of the school office. To Bev Durity, Mary Williams leaves her gorgeous wardrobe. Lorraine Cote bequeathes her office as assistant school banker to some enterpris- ing Junior. Elizabeth Virgra wills her excellence in school work to Muriel Larson. To Betty Ann Fitzgerald, Ethel Wolf leaves her liking for Problems of Democ- racy. Lillian Ziel leaves her trips to the typing room to Betty Kieffer. Jean Venturo bequeathes to her sister Marie her seat in the Senior room. Helen Schnitzke leaves Rachel Culver her daily chore of counting the cafeteria money. Dolores Margnelli contributes her hula, skirt to the Motif Club for future initiations. We hereby constitute and appoint Mrs. McNickle as sole executor and trustee of this our Last Will and Testament and do hereunto set our hand in the presence of witnesses named below and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament this 19th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six. 27

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£ast Will and (testament o( (Jlass aj f946 Know all men by these presents, that we, the class of 1946 of Berlin High School, Kensington, in the county of Hartford and the State of Connecticut, being of sound mind and body, make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all former wills by us before made. We the undersigned do dispose of our valuables in the following manner: The Class bequeaths: To Berlin High School, four years of memories and allegiance. To Mr. MacLaughlin, our greatful appreciation for his guidance during our four years at B. H. S. To Mr. MacKenzie, our thanks for his unceasing patience and understanding and the hope that someday he will coach a B. H. S. basketball team to State Championship. To Mrs. McNickle, an efficient office staff. To Miss LeVan, the hope that with future classes she will be able to renew her faith in the youth of America. To Miss McBrien, an up-to-the-minute French dictionary to replace those which we have worn out. To Miss Lurie, a modern laboratory complete with atom-smashing: equipment and band-aids. To Miss Spangenburg, the hope that her future math classes will not confuse her with their amazing theories. To Miss Lynch, our sincere appreciation for her understanding and helpfulness in our hours of need. To Miss Flannery, a new typing room with Johns-Mansville insulation. (Sound- proof.) To Miss Wolf, a new microscope. To Miss Bolin, some DDT to rid the “CAF” of annoying pests. (Two-legged.) To Miss Hatch, a complete set of new maps and a bicycle. I o Mr. Harris, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Hardy, our returned veterans, we leave our best wishes for their continued success at B. H. S. 1 o Miss Barnes, many thanks lor the pleasant memories we have gathered in her class rooms. To Mrs. Hopkins, future students who cause less trouble for her. 1 o Miss Miglioli, a new book of suggestions for giving interesting dances. Romen “Baldy” Baldyga bequeathes his love of drama to Bernard Brennan. Norman Brousseau leaves his shy ways to Barbara Knowles. Richard Brown contributes his famous saying, “ft is the principle of the thing.” to George Gilbert. 1 o Robert Meigs, David Dean bestows his scientific theories. John Gontarz bequeathes his many responsible positions to Teddy Benson. Douglas Hallin leaves his ambitious ways to Carol Johnson. 26

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GIRL BOY fames Sokoloski Richard Spring Joseph Paskiewicz Norman Roy Arthur Ventres David Nelson Arthur Ventres Romen Baldyga Richard Spring Sylvester Waznia James Sokoloski Ted Szymanowski Patsy Sisti Ted Szymanowski Richard Spring James Flood John Gontarz Douglas Hallin David France Robert Pulito Douglas Hallin Ted Szymanowski Romen Baldyga Robert Pulito Patsy Sisti Arthur Ventres Richard Brown Norman Brousseau David Dean Richard Kristopik Richard Brown Douglas Hallin James Flood James Sokoloski Robert Pulito James Sokoloski Richard Brown Richard Spring John Gontarz Richard Kristopik David France Norman Roy Richard Spring Romen Baldyga David France 1946 says . . . CHARACTERISTIC Most Popular Most Likely to Succeed Best Dancers Best Dressed Best Looking Cutest Class Couple Class Poet Class Poetess Most Dignified Most Sophisticated Most Humorous Done Most for Class Most Carefree Class Wolves Faculty Headaches Class Quiz Kids Class Shiek Class Deb Most Dependable Class Dreamers Most Pleasing Personality Most Romantic Most Retiring Most Daring Class Actor Class Actress Class Athletes Class Night Hawks Best All Around Most Talkative Most Quiet Most Studious 100% Tardiness Expert Gum Chewers Man and Woman Haters Class Musicians Most School Spirit Class Artists Class Heartbreakers Most Independent Most Scientific Most Ambitious Most Generous Most Optimistic Neatest Class Politician Best Natured Ipana Smile Virginia Niedzialkowski Marjorie Dehan Virginia Niedzialkowski Mary Williams Mary Duell Lucille Splettstoeszer Lucille Splettstoeszer Dorothy Giannotta Frances Skinner Romona Austin Elizabeth Vigra Lillian Ziel Carol Holmes Lillian Ziel Jeanne Britney Virginia Niedzialkowski Lorraine Rakowski Jeanne Britney Jean Fagan Carol Holmes Anna Konefal Carol Holmes Lucille Splettstoeszer Lorraine Rakowski Norma Della Bernarda Jean Fagan Carol Holmes Helen Schnitzke Jeanne Britney Elizabeth Vigra Peggy Pickett Lorraine Scotti Marjorie Dehan Lorraine Rakowski Lorraine Scotti Mary Williams Ethel Wolf Peggy Pickett Peggy Pickett Romona Austin Jean Plude Mary Williams Lorraine Rakowski Lucille Barrett Jean Fagan 28