Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1957 volume:

■ 77 he J amp 1957 BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION We, the Class of 1957, wish to extend our sincere ap- preciation and gratitude to our adviser, Miss Earn. We wish to thank you for the numerous, successful projects with which you so capably helped us. We shall always be indebted to you for the guidance which you so willingly gave to us throughout our junior and senior years. To you, Miss Earn, we dedicate this, our yearbook. 2 Dean of Girls Margaret M. Corr Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools — James F. D’Angelo Superintendent ' s Office Staff — L. McNickle, C. Fields ADMINISTRATION Administrative Assistant to the Prin- cipal — Clifford A. Landry Director of Guidance Marie A. LeVan Principal ' s Office Staff — H. Gustaf- son, I. Beach, O. Dietrich Principal — Robert P. Long 3 FACULTY Standing, left to right: J. Nuccio, P. Dubvpsky, J. O ' Dwyer, M. Dondes, W. Gibney, J. Szandrocha, R. Mancuso, E. Goodrow, J. Charland, D. Bates, C. Downer, R. Fabian, A. DiMauro, R. Rittner, D. Hubert, E. Speiler, W. Harris, E. Merlino, R. Ursone. Seated: V. Snyder, D. Dayos, R. Earn, E. O ' Connor, C. Schmitt, P. Murphy, C. Johnson, W. Zuk, H. Porter, R. Long, L. Rakowski, V. Thompson, K. Giannotta, B. Emery, E. McBrien, P. Deming, R. Vogel, C. Moore. Absent from picture: J. LaRocque, J. Rappanotti, V. White, E. Vater. TRIBUTE We, the Class of ' 57, wish to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all the members of the faculty and administration, who, each in some way, have aided us throughout our four years in high shcool. We especially wish to thank our adviser, Miss Earn, for her guidance and help with our countless projects, and Mrs. Vogel for the unselfish work and time she contributed to our T am p 4 CLASS OFFICERS RONALD ANTHONY ZUCCHI Ronny Our popular president . . . takes to football like a duck takes to water . . . class worker . . . Student Council 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf Club 1, 2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Class President 3, 4; AMBITION: Undecided JUDITH ARLEEN BOLLES Judy KAKS . . . Honey . . . popularity plus . . . Dodson veteran . . . Where does she find time to do all she does and still go steady? Student Council 1, 2, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4; Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club Pre3ident 4; Beacon 1, 3, 4, Feature Editor 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate Club 1, 2; Audio Visual Aids 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2; Honor Society 3, Vice- President 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Initiation Chair- man 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Laurel Music Camp 2 ; Dele- gate to State Student Council Convention 1, 2, 3; Represent- ative to P.T.A. Recreation Committee 3; AMBITION: Elementary teacher BARBARA ANN LABIENIEC Barb Never saw anyone as busy as Barb . . . KAKS . . . great asset to the class . . . Student Council 2, Treasurer 3, Presi- dent 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2: Motif Club 4; Beacon 1, 2, Departmental Editor 3; Co-Editor of the Lamp 4; Music Club Secretary 1, Treasurer 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, Accompanist 4; Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Parade of Youth Reporter 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate Club 1, 2; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, President 4; Magazine Drive Captain 2 ; Dance Commit- tee T, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Treasurer 4; Dele- gate to National Student Council Convention 3; State Student Council Convention 3; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls ' State Representative 3; AMBITION: Social Studies teacher THOMAS STANLEY TYBURSKI Tommy” Personality plus . . . class worker . . . check that smile . . . well dressed . . . big wheel on the Lamp staff . . . Student Council 1, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-editor of the Lamp 4; Golf Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4; AMBITION: College 6 RAYMOND ALAN ALDRICH Ostrich What would Ferndale ' s do with- out Ray? . . . dates underclass- men . . . Traffic Squad 3, Cap- tain 4; Key Club 3, Treasurer 4 ; Banking 4 ; Class Vice Presi- dent 1; Boys ' State Senator 3; AMBITION: Air Force MARIE LOUISE ANDROS Marie” Sweet old-fashioned girl . . . good assortment of nylon blouses . . . Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf Club 1; AMBITION: Undecided JEFFREY WILLIAM ARUTE Jeff Now you see him, now you don’t . . . our general . . . love those curly locks . . . Audio Visual Aids 1; Safe Drivers’ Club 4; AMBITION: Undecided CLAIRE DOLORES BEGIN Claire Our Frenchie . . . perfect hair-do at all times . . . Mr. Good- row ' s Maine-iac” . . . Old Or- chard Beach High 1; Traffic Squad 4; Motif 4; Chorus 1, 2; Debate Club 3 ; Audio Visual Aids 3, 4; AMBITION: Un- decided MARY JULIA BANDARUTIS Mary Rockland Dairy girl . . . must take energy to do all that walking . . . enjoys home economics . . . Motif 4; Librarian 2 ; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Bowling 1 ; Badminton 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Photography Club 1; Debate Club 3 ; Audio Visual Aids 3; Bank- ing 1 ; AMBITION : Undecided DOROTHY L. BLANCHARD Dottie Where would our refreshment committees be without Dottie? . . . Quiet, but nice . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4; Dramatic Club 4; Golf Club 1; Art Club 1, 2: AMBITION: To have a happy and successful life FRANCES L. BLANCHARD Fran Another Ferndale chick . . . Hal’s little sister . . . sure had fun initiation week . . . Motif Club 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Golf Club 1; AMBITION: Secretary MELANIE ANN BORGO Melancholy” Good class worker . . . fast talker . . . boy, can she type . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: Private Secretary 7 DONA MAE BRUNETTE Dona Ferndale’s favorite waitress . . . Ronny ' s doll . . . Slick chick . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4 ; Chorus 1; Swim Club 3; Bowl- ing 3; AMBITION: Secretary FRANCIS A. CICHOWSKI Chic” Never without a necktie . . . Tell me . . . Would make an ideal college professor . . . Dra- matic Club 4; Biology Club 2; Dance Committee 3, 4; Debate Club 4; AMBITION: College MARY LOU CUGNO Looch” Always looks neat . . . fickle . . . class wolfess . . . hates her nick- name . . . Motif Club 4 ; Beacon 2, 3; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim Club 2 ; Archery 1; Golf Club 1 ; Bowling 1; Badminton 1 ; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Greatest Improvement Award 3 ; AMBITION : Nurse GORDON LESLIE DAVIS Gordon” Neves misses a gym class . . . lots of spirit . . . math wizard . . . AMBITION: Teacher KENNETH PATRICK BURT Kenny Football is his middle name . . . flashy sox . . . naturally curly hair . . . Golf Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 4 ; Safe Drivers ' Club 4 ; AMBITION : Undecided DOUGLAS ROBERT CHASE Doug Romantic . . . massive . . . What a wolf! . . . Student Coun- cil 1; Football 4; Baseball 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 4; Dance Com- mittee 1, 2, 3; Class President 1; AMBITION: College CAROL ANN BUCH Carol Class warbler . . . constantly changing her beau . . . neat hair-do . . . New Britain High 1, 2; Music Club 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 2, 3; AM- BITION: Singer ALAN CHARLES DICKINSON Al So you think he’s quiet? . . . Get to know him better . . . Our Liberace . . . Never fails to ac- complish anything he attempts . . . Student Council 1, 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Beacon 2; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, Treasurer 4 ; Magazine Drive Captain 2, 3; Banking 3, 4; Dramatic Club 4 ; Boys ' State Representative 3; Dance Committee 3, 4; Harvard Book Prize 3; AMBITION: Chemistry teacher SUSAN VIRGINIA DYER Sue” Clinton Beach . . . Sleek new figure . . . Likes out-of-town boys . . . Motif Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Club 2; Bowl- ing 1, 2; Badminton 1, 2; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Dance Committee 3; AMBITION: Court Steno- grapher GARY E. GRAZIANO Gary” Likes to wheel . . . always has his arm out the car window . . . gum-chewer . . . Key Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Lamp Staff 4; Football 4 ; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3. 4; Audio Visual Aids 1, Treasurer 2, President 3, 4; Magazine Drive Captain 3 ; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; AM- BITION : Engineer CAROL L. FLEMATTI Flea Her heart belongs to the Navy . . . slickest chick in the town . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4 : Chorus 1, 2; Golf 1, 2 ; Audio Visual Aids 1; Majorette 1, 2; AMBITION: Undecided REGINALD J. GORNEAULT Reggie Our French wolf . . . always a different car . . . watch those school buses, Reg . . . Bristol High 1; Traffic Squad 1, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Intramurals 3 ; Biology Club 1; AMBITION: Businessman ELIZABETH MARY ERLING Liz” Likes out-of-town boys . . . cute smile . . . lives in far off East Berlin . . . Motif Club 4; Beacon 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Club 2; Badminton 1, 2: Basket- ball 2, 3; Dance Committee 3; AMBITION : Private Secretary BONITA MAE FERRERO Bonnie What a peppy cheerleader . . . tons of school spirit . . . always wears beautiful clothes . . . Motif Club 4; Beacon 2 ; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerlead- ers 3, 4; Swim Club 1, 2; Bowl- ing 1 ; Tennis I, 2; Badminton 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; F.T.A. 1; Audio Visual Aids 1, 2; Major- ette 1; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: College JANICE M. A. FERRERO Jan Anybody want a life saver? . . . Someday she ' ll get her car . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4 ; Tennis Club 1, 2; Golf 1, 2; Bowling 1, 2; Badminton 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 4; Leaders Corps 2; AM- BITION: Nurse Griff” Changed girl . . . world’s cham- pion gum-chewer . . . Sesme Car-Hop . . . Motif Club 4; Beacon 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 1, 2, 4; Tennis 1, 4: Bad- minton 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; AMBITION: Undecided ELAINE RUTH GRIFFITH ELIZABETH JANE HARDY Betsy” Diane ' s other half . . . those high argyle sox . . . collegiate in every way . . . Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club 2, Secretary 1; Beacon 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Sports 1, 2, 3; F.T.A. 2, Secre- tary 1; Audio Visual Aids 2; Banking 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill and Scroll 3; Honor Roll 1; AMBITION: Nurse ROBERT PAUL HOUSE Bob Boy! Can he blush! . . . sharp red convertible . . . Safe Drivers Club 4; AMBITION: Navy DOROTHY ANN JOHANNS Dottie Italian hair-do . . . those crazy eyebrows . . . Motif Club 4; Beacon 1, 2 ; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2; Golf Club 1, 2; Audio Visual Aids 1; Dance Committee 1; Majorette 1, 2; AMBITION : Private Secretary ELIZABETH AGNES KEATING Betty” Very athletic ... on the quiet side . . . Motif Club 4; Bowling 1; Badminton 1; AMBITION: Office Work CELIA C. KALENCIK Ceil Check that D.A.! . . . likes to wear her collars up . . . Did you see Liz?” . . . that certain Sophomore boy . . . Elvis . . . Motif Club 4; Bowling 1 ; AM- BITION: Undecided NORMAN BRUCE KING Norm Oh, those stories! . . . What girl wouldn ' t give her right arm for that naturally curly hair? . . . fickle . . . Trafic Squad 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Foot- ball 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: Air Force PETER MARTIN KING Pete” Our magazine drive genius . . . past president . . . always flashes that winning smile . . . Student Council 1,2; Key Club 2, 4, Vice- President 3; Lamp Staff 4 ; Chor- us 1 ; Band 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Magazine Drive Assistant Manager 3, Man- ager 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Trinity Book Award 3; Greatest Improvement Award 2; Class President 2; Typing Club 4; AMBITION: College 10 ROYAL DAVID LAMKINS Lumps What happened to that old brief- case? . . . Any relation to the pudding family? . . . Dance Committee 2; Chorus 1; AM- BITION: Draftsman VICTOR G. LAVENDER Vic” Miss those blond waves and the old white Dodge . . . convertible . . . Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 ; -Football 1; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Safe Drivers ' Club 2, 3,4; AM- BITION: Printer RONALD PETER MAIER Ronny” Most mispronounced name in town . . . drives a sharp car! . . . Chorus 1 ; Safe Drivers’ Club 4; AMBITION: Engineer LEONARD PHILIP MATYKA Lenny Our class wolf . . . Coach Lan- dry’s right-hand man . . . Key Club 2, 3, 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Golf 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3; Magazine Drive Captain 1, 3; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: Un- decided ARLENE MARTIN Arlene Irene ' s chum . . . Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club 4 ; Librarian Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; AM- BITION : Secretary DIANE SUMNER McKAY Di” Our cheerleader captain . . . her heart belongs to the Navy . . . Student Council 1,4; Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club 1; Beacon 1, 2, 4; Lamp Staff 4; Music Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Cheer- leader 2, 3, Captain 4; Swim Club 1,2; Tennis Club 1,2; Bad- minton 1, 2; Modern Dance 1 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 2, President 4; Audio Visual Aids 2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1 ; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: Nurse, Bos- ton Children’s Hospital ELAINE T. MONGILLO Zsa Fancy dresser . . . still likes New Britain . . . attractive hair- do .. . Motif Club 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Cheerleader 3; Modern Dance 3; Social Dancing 3; Dance Committee 3, 4; Majore tte 2; Honor Roll 1; AMBITION: Teacher EDWARD JOHN MAGUDA Eddie Wow! What a man! . . . Ever see him in a football uniform? . . . Needs no shoulder pads . . . What English class do I have next? . . . Beacon 3; Football 2, 3; AMBITION: Army BARBARA M. MUCHKOR Barb” Perfect picture of neatness . . . class mathematician . . . nice sweaters . . . Motif Club 4; Li- brarian Club 2, 3 : Lamp Staff 4; Bowling 1; Badminton 1, 2, 4; Basketball 2, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2; Magazine Drive Captain 1, 2; Banking 4; AMBITION: Math teacher 11 JOAN E. MUNSON Moonshine What would 4-H do without her? . . . naturally curly hair . . . makes a lot of her clothes . . . Criminy!” . . . Motif Club 4; Librarian Club 2, 3; Lamp Staff 4 ; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery 3; Golf Club 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; F.T.A. 1; AMBI- TION: Teacher LOIS MARIE PRUDHON Prunes” Camp Counselor . . . How was camp? . . . What ' s the attrac- tion at T.C.C.? . . . Motif Club 4; Librarian Club 2, 3; Lamp Staff 4; Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim Club 1. 2; Tennis Club 1; Bowling 1 ; Badminton 1 ; Basketball 1, 2 ; Speedball 2; F.T.A. 1; Maga- zine Drive Captain 1, 2, 3, 4 ; AMBITION : Nurse ' s Aide WENDELL P. NOBLE Phil Big wheel in the Key Club . . . drives a sharp Ford . . . Student Council 2, 3; Key Club 3, Presi- dent 4; Dramatic Club 2 ; Lamp Staff 4; Banking 1 ; Boys’ State Representative 3; AMBITION: Engineering MALCOLM PABST Mai What a changed boy! . . . new ambitions are cars and girls . . . Kenny’s pal . . . Football 3, 4; Safe Drivers’ Club 4; AMBI- TION: Undecided PATRICIA ANN NORMAN Pat- Petite . . . writes to suit her size ... giving all the teachers a magnifying glass? . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4 ; Swim Club 3; Chorus 1 ; Bowling 2; AMBI- TION: To be a receptionist PHYLLIS L. PECK Phyl Babe Zaharius, II . . . What a sport! . . . Doesn’t she play well? . . . New Britain High 1 ; Motif Club 4; Tennis Club 3; Golf Club 2 ; Bowling 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Bas- ketbtall 2, 3 ; Baseball 2, 3; AMBITION: Work in an in- surance company JAMES A. NEWMAN Jimmy Wow what looks! . . . Lives to play football . . . When will his car be fixed? . . . Band 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Magazine Drive Captain 2, 3 ; Banking 3, 4; AMBITION: Navy NANCY ANN RAMY Nance KAKS . . . Always a winning smile . . . pretty brown eyes . . . What a wheeler! . . . Stu- dent Council 4; Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim Club 1 ; Golf Club 1; Badminton 1; Basketball 1; F.T.A. 1 ; Dance Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2; AMBITION: College 12 NANCY ANN RIV ERS Nance Ever see her wallop a ball? . . . our future barberette . . . what a smile! . . . Motif Club 4; Swim Club 4: Golf Club 1, 2; Tennis 2; Badminton 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders’ Corps 2 ; AMBI- TION : Tonsorial artist JUANITA S. SCAROLA Susie Ever see her bop? . . . teachers ' pet . . . anything for a laugh . . . Motif Club 4; Beacon 3; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Swim Club 2, 3; Golf Club 1, 2; Bowling 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2; AM- BITION: Undecided DIANE JESSELINE SMITH Smitty What are those jiggers? . . . Where’s Claire?” . . . Mr. Merlino’s protege . . . will work for Walt Disney someday . . . Motif Club 4; Librarian Club 1, 2, 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1 ; Girls ' Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4; Debate Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 1, 2, 4; Audio Visual Aids 3, 4; Banking 1, 2; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: College CAROL MARIE SIMCIK Never a wasted word . . . sure is shy! . . . reliable . . . Motif Club 4; Swim Club 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1; AMBITION: Sec- retary PAULINE L. SQUILLACOTE Paula Those big brown eyes . . . what an assortment of rims! . . . Did you see Celia? . . . Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Chorus 1, 2; Bowling 2; AMBITION: Un- decided RONALD WARREN STACK Ronny Nice plaid shirts . . . Where’s your hideout, Ron? . . . Golf 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Intramurals 2; Model Airplane 1; Magazine Drive Cap- tain 1, 3; Banking 3; AMBI- TION : Navy JOHN ROSS Jay Our future stock-car driver . . . famous silly laugh . . . what an appetite! . . . Safe Drivers’ Club 4: Fishing Club 4; AMBITION: Stock-car driver BARBARA CAROL SLOWIK Barb Where there’s a dance band, you ' ll find Barb . . . likes New Britain ... St. Joseph’s 1; Mary Immaculate Academy 2; Motif Club 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Social Dancing 3, 4 ; Debate Club 4; Biology Club 2; Dance Commit tee 4; AMBITION: College 13 ALFRED JOSEPH TALBOT A1 Tal Always has a joke and a smile . . . car killer . . . simply adores that new Chevy . . . Band 1, 2, 3; Safe Drivers ' Club 4; Football 2, 3; AMBITION: Undecided LINDA L. VREDENBURG Lyn” KAKS . . . Honest to goodness . . . changed girl . . . bubbling personality . . . Motif Club 4; Dramatic Club Vice President 4; Beacon 1 ; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Golf Club 1; F.T.A. 1, 2, 3; Honor Society 3, Secre- tary 4; Magazine Drive Captain 3; Banking 3, 4 ; Dance Com- mittee 3, 4; Girls ' State Rep- resentative 3; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: Teacher 14 MAURICE J. TATTERSALL Moe Mr. Basketball B.H.S. . . . can he dance! . . . check that bomb . . . Traffic Squad 3, 4 ; Key Club 4; Lamp Staff 4; Football 4 ; Baseball 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 4, Captain 3 ; Audio Visual Aids 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION : State policeman FRANCES ROSE THIBAULT Fran Those male teachers . . . likes to argue . . . Alaska . . . Motif Club 4; Badminton 1, 2; Chorus 2; Modern Dance 1 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; F.T.A. 1; Biology Club 3; Dance Commit- tee 1, 2, 3, 4; AMBITION: Teacher BARBARA ANN VARRIALE Barb KAKS . . . picture is in Lor- ing ' s window . . . big brown eyes . . . Ferndale special . . . Traffic Squad 4 ; Motif Club 4; Golf Club 1; Bowling 4; Bad- minton 1, 2; Basketball 3; Busi- ness Club 4; Dance Committee 2, 3; Majorette 1, 2; Volleyball 3; AMBITION: Secretary FLORENCE ANN TOLOMEA Flo KAKS . . . good thing . . . Ferndale Kid . . . What’s the attraction at Ft. Dix? . . . Traffic Squad 3, 4 ; Motif Club Vice President 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Chor- us 1; Swim Club 4; Tennis 3; Archery 4; Bowling 1, 4; Bad- minton 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Business Club 4; Banking 1 ; , Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2, 3; Safe-driving Club 4; AMBITION: Secretary JAMES D. VARRICCHIONE Jim” New, but nice . . . not as quiet as you think . . . fast on the basketball court . . . Golf 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4 ; Intramurals 3, 4 ; Magazine Drive 4; Farming- ton High School 1, 2; AMBI- TION: Undecided SANDRA ESTHER WIND Sandy” Always wears a pony tail . . . cute and quiet . . . Where ' s Dottie? . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4; Golf Club 1; AMBI- TION : Secretary JOAN M. WOODS Or” KAKS . . . that flaming red hair . . . nag, nag, nag . . . nice bomb . . . Safe Drivers ' Club 2, 3, 4; Motif Club 4; Beacon 2; Lamp Staff 4; Swim Club 4; Badminton 4; Basketball 4; Base- ball 4; Biology Club 2 ; Business Club 4; Dance Committee 3, 4; Banking 2; AMBITION: Sec- retary BARBARA M. WROBEL Barb Really?” . . . good thing . . . believes almost anything you tell her . . . Matilda . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Swim Club 3; Golf Club 1; Bowling 1, 2; Badminton 1, 2 ; Basketball 3 ; Baseball 2; Business Club 4; Dance Commit- tee 3, 4; Volleyball 2; AMBI- TION: Secretary HELEN ANN WROBEL Helch” What ' s the attraction in Cheshire? . . . cheerleader . . . Honestly!” . . . neat dresser . . . Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Swim Club 2; Bowling 1; Badminton 1 ; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, Banking 3, 4 ; Dance Committee 3, 4; Class Treasurer 1; Majorete 1; AMBITION: Secretary DONALD PHILLIP YALE Don What class do I have next?” . . . What ' s the attraction at the Berlin monument? . . . AMBI- TION : Undecided JEANNE S. YACINSKI Jeannie” Likes to head committees . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . Traffic Squad 3, % Motif Club President 4 ; Lamp Staff 4; Chorus 1, 2; Girls ' Sports 1, 2;. Audio Visual Aids 1; Banking 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 4; Class Secretary 1, 2; Honor Roll 3 ; Courant Scholastic Award 3; Poster Contest Winner 3; AMBITION: Artist BRENDA LOUISE ZIEL Bren” KAKS . . . Blonde bombshell . . . Dodson’s . . . Really?” . . . Traffic Squad 3, 4; Motif Club 4; Lamp Staff 4 ; Chorus 2, 3, 4 ; Swim Club 4; Bowling 1; Badminton 2; Social Dancing 1 ; Basketball 2; Baseball 2, 4; Busi- ness Club 4; Dance Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2; AMBITION: Undecided RAYMOND A. LeBEL Ray Magazine drive sales wizard . . . cool cat” . . . What would the First National do without Ray? . . . Chorus 1; Magazine Drive 4; AMBITION: Disc Jockey 15 WHEN WE WERE ANGELS Row 1 : B. Labieniec, P. Norman, S. Wind, The Wrobels, N. Ramy Row 2: T. Tyburski, B. Ferrero, J. Ferrero, R. Gorneault, B. Muchkor Row 3: N. Rivers, P. King, J. Varricchione, R. Zucchi, B. Hardy, M. Bandarutis Row 4: D. Smith, E. Erling, C. Simcik, D. McKay, G. Davis Row 5: R. Lamkins, R. Maier, E. Mongiilo, S. Scarola, L. Vredenburgh Row 6: E. Maguda, E. Griffith, D. Johanns, P. Peck, B. Siowik 16 WHEN WE WERE ANGELS Row 1 : M. Cugno, B. Varriale, S. Dyer, C. Flematti, D. Blanchard Row 2: C. Buch, M. Andros, J. Bolles, F. Thibault, A. Martin Row 3: L. Matyka, D. Chase, A. Dickinson, J. Woods, F. Blanchard Row 4: B. Wrobel, C. Kalencik, F. Cichowski, P. Noble, L. Prudhon Row 5 : D. Brunette, G. Graziano, F. Tolomea, J. Munson, M. Tattersall Row 6: B. Ziel, J. Newman, V. Lavender, B. Keating, M. Borgo 17 CLASS HISTORY FRESHMEN The doors of the brand new high school opened and guess who arrived? Why it’s the class of ' 57! Who else? We were definitely welcomed by the all glorious seniors who let us know just how pleased they were to see us. The frosh had finally arrived to carry their books in peach baskets, and perform jigs upon request. The seniors probably thought they could wear us down with their antics, but, of course, we survived. The final touch to that hap-hazard week was the traditional Freshmen Reception given by the seniors. By the way, weren’t we the young Frosh who brought a nice bundle of en- thusiasm into the new school? Remember our first adventure, kids? It was our thank you dance for the Seniors. Stag or drag, Fight or fall, Bring your Gal to the Frosh Brawl.” Everything went well, and it turned out to be a real success. That year the little Freshmen surprised everyone by taking second place in the Magazine Drive. SOPHOMORES Our sophomore year rolled around pretty fast. By now we were old hands at such things as the Magazine Drive; and proceeded to take first place this year. Good group, that class of ’57. At the same time, we were in the midst of a rumpus trying to change the dance style at B.H.S. The question was: Shall it be modern or square?” The smoother dance style won. We proved our point when we presented Moods In Music,” a tremendous success. JUNIORS Our Junior year had its successes too. That year we presented the Junior Prom, entitled Stairway to the Stars.” The event was held in the cafeteria which was beautifully decorated in shades of blue and white. The King and Queen of the Prom distributed the long-awaited class rings to the Juniors. SENIORS Here we are Seniors ! This year we initiated the freshmen who were a terrific bunch of sports. We’re sure they had as much fun doing the stunts, as we had issuing them. In the fall we were busy collecting past dues and feverishly trying to raise money for a very expensive year. We came upon the idea of selling Christmas cards and wrappings; which netted us a tidy sum of money. The spring season came upon us very quickly. It found us in the midst of planning our Senior Play, Senior Ball and the annual banquet. As we walk down the aisle to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance,” memories of our high school years flash back in our minds. We remember the hard work, as well as all the fun ; and yet, we know that graduation is not the end, but merely the beginning of another chapter in our lives. 18 CLASS PROPHECY i NARRATOR: This sketch is entitled Berlin 57.’’ The first scene reveals an ordinary school day. It is June 1957, just at the beginning of a first period class. The Physics Lab is on the left of the stage and the English room is ' on the right. In the English class some seniors are presenting their version of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Celia Kalencik, our director, is speaking to the cast. Let’s listen: CELIA KALENCIK: Imagine this classroom as Yu- kon Territory. Lying outside her igloo is Frances Thibault, Queen of the Yukon, who is under a magic spell. When she awakens, she will fall in love with the first living thing she sees, be it man or beast. Ronald Stack, King of the Yukon, has planned that the Queen see Bottom, Raymond Aldrich. Ray is unaware that our King has placed a caribou hide over him. RAY (Singing) : The ostrich, who is brown of hue, Has useless flapy wings; The camel has his humps so true, The buzzing bee his stings. FRANCES: What angel awakens me from my sleep? RAY: The beaver, squirrel, and rat Are much inclined to gnaw; The parakeet, and cat Are much inclined to claw. FRANCES: I’m in love with you. Take me away on your dog sled. RAY : As soon as I call my trusty, husky, Rover. BooooooooooooooooooM ! ! ! NARRATOR: What exploded? What’s the mean- ing of this disturbance? PROFESSOR NOBLE (in physics lab): Wir haben success mit chemicals. NARRATOR: What do you mean? PROFESSOR MAIER: Wir machen disappearen powder, und it disappeared. (Laughs madly) NARRATOR: What ' s so funny about that? PROF. MAIER: Und mit jt go das faculty, Gordon Davischmidt, Douglas Chasebachen, Robert House- macher, und yet even, Donald Yale. NARRATOR: I’m sorry this has happened. I’m afraid I chose an extraordinary day at Berlin High School. I think, now, you would like to know a little more about our class — kind of historical account, you might say. I’ve asked Professor Cichowski of our class to sketch in a few details for you. Is the professor here? Professor Cichowski is a member of the Future Atom Splitters of America ... a future holder of the Nobel Peace Prize, and a future research worker on the moons of Mars. At present he is concentrating on . . . nothing. PROF. CICHOWSKI: Hmmm ... let me see . . . as I evoke memories of the past four years I re call ... we had a great class . . . too much studying ... so many nice kids . . . too much studying . . . such wonderful parties . . . too much studying. More I do not remember. NARRATOR: Well, thank you very much, Professor. PROF. CICHOWSKI: Not at all, sir, not at all. NARRATOR: Well, here come some of the senior girls — Nancy Ramy, Brenda Ziel, and Joan Woods, burdened down with last minute work. And there’s our class secretary, Judy Bolles. Per- haps she can tell us something about the social life of our group. Judy? Judy? JUDY? JUDY: I don’t know if I’m coming or going! I’ve so much to do. NARRATOR: Well, I guess that’s all we’re going to see of Judy! Now is there anyone in the aud- ience who would like to ask anything about this class ? MELANIE BORGO: (From the back of the auditor- ium) Mr. Narrator, is there anyone in our class who might become the President of the United States ? NARRATOR: Could be. I know that Linda Vreden- burgh and Elaine Mongillo are going to be teach- ers; I guess that leaves them out. Lenny Matyka always had a way with the women; maybe he has a chance. (Bell rings) It’s 2:45 and the school day is over. The Seniors are certainly in a rush to get to their marching practice. Whew!! 19 II Graduation Day. The entire Senior Class is seated on the stage. The stage is dark. Students have just received awards. A few of the class members have come forward to receive honors. Many have re- mained seated. NARRATOR: I wonder if awards really represent the best measure of determining an individual’s worth. Are awards deserving of the emphasis that most people place on them? I wonder how the class members feel. Here come Barbara Labieniec and Alan Dickinson — let’s ask them. (To Bar- bara) Barbara, because you and Alan are fine representatives of the Senior Class, I’d like to ask you for your opinion on a very controversial topic. How do you feel about the presentation of awards ? Don’t you feel that many worthy students are often forgotten? BARBARA: Yes, I fully agree with you. I know of many people who would be more deserving of awards than I, if awards were based on disposition and personality. Unfortunately they aren’t. NARRATOR: Alan, how do you feel? ALAN: Well, I believe that an award is a fine thing. If a person works hard and does well, I believe he should receive some token of apprecia- tion. His accomplishments should be recognized. But I also agree with you that many people deserve recognition in fields that don’t offer awards. In our class, there are many kind and unselfish people whom I will never forget, not because they re- ceived awards, but because they possess admirable traits of character. NARRATOR: Very nicely said, Alan. I’m glad to see that both of you agree that awards are not as important as people sometimes think they are. ' I’m sure that many agree with you. III NARRATOR: The third scene takes place in 1967 — ten years after graduation. Along the street are such buildings as the town hall, the library, a church, a grocery store, and at the end of the street, the town bank. We have asked our former classmates to return to our town and take places corresponding to positions which they actually hold. The narrator strolls down the street glancing at buildings and into store windows. A young man approaches the narrator. As he draws nearer we recognize Vic Lavender. NARRATOR: Vic, what are you doing now? VIC: Well, let me see. I’ve been the town judge here for almost eight years. You know these juve- nile delinquents are really getting to be a problem in our town, but I have a great deal of help from Officers Bandarutis and Andros. NARRATOR: Well, Vic, I’m sure you will be able to handle any problems that come your way. By the way, the reunion starts in about a half hour. Narrator continues down street — passes library — turns back and goes into the building. Seated at the desk is Barbara Muchkor and she is talking to a gentleman. The gentleman turns and faces narrator. NARRATOR: Hello, Mr. Tyburski. Are you still collecting research for your conservation project? TOMMY: As a matter of fact I am. I’ve just come to the conclusion that horse manure is the best fertilizer a farmer can get and would produce much better products if it were used universally. NARRATOR: I’m sure that has taken much study and observation on your part. You’re coming to the reunion aren’t you? TOMMY: Yes, I’ll be there in about 15 minutes. I have a little work to finish up. NARRATOR: Fine, see you there. (Leaves building and walks to the end of the street as far as the bank. He stops when he sees a girl dressed in furs come out of the bank). NARRATOR: If it isn ' t Claire Begin. I wondered if you’d be able to come back for our reunion. CLAIRE: Well, Ah made arrangements to postpone my personal appearances for the benefit of my dear ’ole classmates. NARRATOR: We are very glad that you could make it. By the way, have you seen our former class president Ronny Zucchi? I want to ask him to conduct the reunion and maybe give a short speech. CLAIRE: Why yas, Ah have. Ah just left him in the bank. He is taking his place here as bank presi- dent. Didn ' t you know? NARRATOR: No I didn’t, but thank you for tell- ing me. (Narrator goes into the bank) Ronny, how good to see you again. I see you have become prosperous in the past ten years. RONNY : Yes, I have had a lot of good luck. Well, 20 what can I do for you? Do you want to deposit some money or take some out? NARRATOR: Ha, ha, neither, I’m afraid. I just came over to ask you if you will preside at the re- union this afternoon and maybe give a welcome speech. RONNY: Oh, the reunion, I almost forgot. Let me see, that means I ' ll have to break my appointment with Miss Worbel. But then again, she’ll be go- ing too, won’t she? NARRATOR: Yes, that’s right, we’ll see you there. (Narrator leaves bank and heads toward the town hall. Jim Newman and Barbara Wrobel walk down the street toward them. Narrator stops and they meet.) NARRATOR: Well, congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Newman. Tell me why is it that you just got married. It’s been ten years since you graduated. JIMMY: Yes I know. But you see, I served eight years in the United States Navy; and I just got home about three months ago. NARRATOR: I see, well, I wish you all the luck in the world. Say, do you remember Raymond Le- Bel ? Well, he is running the Second National Store here. It’s the only food store in town, and he has built up quite a thriving business. RAYMOND: (Coming out of the store, smiling and wiping hands on his apron.) Hi, I’m almost ready to go. I just have to carry Mrs. Maier’s groceries to her car. I read about the reunion in the paper, and I think it is just ducky.” NARRATOR: Fine Ray, we’re heading there now. Do you want to come along? RAY: I’ll meet you there. (Jimmy Newman and Barbara Worbel continue toward the Town Hall. They leave the narrator. Narrator: I have a few more stops to make — see you there.) NARRATOR: I wonder which class member lives in this house? (He knocks) Hello, Miss Dyer, or is it Mrs. ? ? ? SUSAN: Hello. As you can see, I’m a housewife. Won’t you come in? NARRATOR: Love to. Lovely home you have. SUSAN: Thank you. You remember Elizabeth Erling, don’t you? (As Elizabeth comes into the room.) NARRATOR: Yes, what are you doing now, Eliza- beth? SUSAN: Drinking a cup of coffee. NARRATOR: Oh — Well, I must be going. (He leaves and walks down Main Street.) It seems that some of our class have been successful iri the field of business. (He continues looking into the stores on Main Street.) Squillacote Slowik, Classical Record Mart”; Simcik Smith Travel Agency”; Scarola Norman, High shoes for short girls.” Well here we are at the Town Hall. Let’s join the reunion which is already in prog- ress. Gathered here are members of the Class of 1957. As I look around, I see Sandra Wind. She is now a veterinarian. In fact she operated on my pet snail last year. I think you would be interested to know that Jay Ross is the Superintendent of Schools in Berlin now. Jay is at the reunion, so he can tell us what ' s going on at our Alma Mater. Jay, has anything exciting happened at the old school lately? JAY: Nah — some kids threw a little H” Bomb outside my house last night, if you can call that exciting. NARRATOR: So the town is still quiet as ever! I can see a very distinguished-looking gentleman, but I don’t remember his being in the Class of 57.” Excuse me Sir, what is your name? GENTLEMAN: Royal Lamkins. NARRATOR: My, but you seem prosperous. ROYAL: Oh, yes, I’ve had a good bit of luck — inherited the Royal Pudding Company, you know. NARRATOR: Oh, of course. Oh, by the way, Arlene Martin asked me to tell you she wouldn’t be here; she’s dancing on a television program. It’s too bad she couldn’t be here for the talent show we’re having. Lois Prudhon is starting off the show with a ghost story. Elaine Griffith will tell a few traveling salesman” jokes. Barbara Varriale, who is now a missionary in Africa, will show slides; and Betty Keating will tell us about her interesting Say, isn’t that Ronnie Zucchi speaking ? ROYAL: Yes. NARRATOR:’ Sounds interesting. Let’s listen. RONNIE: And so again, I want to welcome you on 21 the behalf of the organizers of this reunion. And now I ' d like to introduce you to a few of the celebrities our class has produced. First, Alfred Talbot, who’s just recently published a book of poetry. Alfred, would you come forward, please? What was the first poem you ever wrote? ALFRED: Hmmmmm ... I believe it was Ode to a Violet.” RONNIE: Where did you get your inspiration? ALFRED: Oh, from one of my high school teachers. (Cheers from crowd.) RONNIE: Thank you, Alfred. I believe we have another artist in this gr oup, Malcolm Pabst, who is now a celebrated painter. Malcolm, what is the first picture you painted? MALCOLM: I believe it was a picture of mangled food, entitled Fourth Lunch.” RONNIE: I guess your inspiration is obvious to all the alumni of B.H.S. Everyone remembers Norman King’s singing voice. Norm is now a popular singing star. His latest record is Rocket Roll”, accompanied by the Swinging Blanchard Sisters. N I see that Maurice Tattersall ' is in this group. This is a rare privilege, indeed. He is a renowned teacher, lecturer, editor, and publisher in London. I’m sure you’d all like to hear a word from Maurice. MAURICE: Cherrio, Old Top! ! RONNIE: Reginald Gorneault and Carol Buch are here from Paris. Carol, who recently made her debut at the Metropolitan, got her start at the Gorneault Oprea House. Carol Flematti has just returned from Italy. I would enjoy hearing Carol’s impressions of her trip, if she would oblige. CAROL: You tryin’ to flirt with me? RONNIE: Nope! That’s Edward Maguda standing with you isn’t it? EDWARD: Yes, Captain Edward Maguda. RONNIE: Captain, you say? EDWARD: Yes, H.M.S., B.V.D.” She’s heading due west, making for the nearest shore. RONNIE: I certainly hope she gets there Ed! Jean Yacinski is here rehashing the Motif Club’s Washington trip with Florence Tolomea and Doro- thy Johanns. If I . remember correctly, Jean was the president of that club, Dorothy was the treas- urer, and Florence was the secretary. There seems to be some confusion in the back of the hall. Jeff Arute our bouncer for this evening, is throwing out a hobo. Why it’s Peter King! On his shoulder he is carrying the conventional hobo stick; but tied to the end, is an exceedingly large sack. Say Pete, what’s in the sack? Let me peek in. Hello Mary Lou Cugno! Come out of that sack and join the reunion. I see that Joan Munson is here this evening. I heard that she recently won a million dollars for a recipe. I’d like to know what she is going to do do with all that money. Joan, how are you going to spend that million dollars? JOAN: I am taking cooking lessons at Janice Fer- rero’s cooking school. RONNIE: Now I’d like to ask Gary Graziano, Olym- pic swimmer, to step up here for a minute. Tell us Gary, are you competing in the trials this year? GARY: Yes, I am and because of the help of my competent coaches, Phyllis Peck and Nancy Rivers, I expect to win the title for the United States. (Loud cheering from the crowd.) I owe it all to Phyllis and Nancy. RONNIE: The next person I know you all remem- ber, Kenny Burt. He has been proclaimed the world’s greatest detective because of his daring capture of Public Enemy No. 1. Please come up here Kenny. KENNY : Thank you, one and all. Would anyone like to see my badge? (Laughter from crowd.) NARRATOR: Thank you Kenny and Ronnie, and thank you everyone for your attention. BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM ! ! ! (Loud explosion) JAMES VARRICCHIONI: There has been an ex- plosion at the High School. Th-The Chemistry Lab. Ronald Rich’s work ! (Everyone rushes out) NARRATOR: Nothing ever changes! 22 CLASS WILL We, the class of 1957 being of sound mind and purpose, do hereby make, publish, and confirm this to be our last will and testament. We leave Mr. MacKenzie with his kilt and bagpipes. We leave Mr. D ' Angelo finally relieved of his teaching duties. We leave Mr. Long respecting him for his faith in us. To Mr. Landry we leave a new crop of senior delinquents with whom to deal. To Miss LeVan we leave all the Juniors for future guidance. We leave Mrs. Corr as ladies and gentlemen taught by the golden rule. We leave Mr. O’Dwyer still calculating his guidance tests. To Mr. Bates we leave a formula for placing a square peg in a round hole. We leave Mr. Charland playing You Ain’t Nothing But A Hound Dog.” We leave Miss Dayos still undecided on who should have authority in the home. We leave Mrs. Deming taking her accomplished Parade of Youth reporter with us. To Mr. DiMauro we leave a pair of ballet slippers to continue his dancing career. We leave Mr. Dondes taking his favorite debaters with us. We leave Mr. Downer taking Judy with us. We leave Mr. Dubovsky and Mr. Rappanotti wishing we knew them better. To Miss Earn we leave the Christmas kits still stacked in her room. We leave Mrs. Emery assuring her there will be no more banana peels in the hall. We leave Mr. Fabian with knowedge of gas house five.” We leave Mrs. Giannotta saying Quiet! Remember this is the library.” To Mr. Gibney we leave a 58” Cadillac for Driver’s Education. To Mr. Goodrow we leave an Imperial crown for his up-and-coming monarchy. We leave Mr. Harris taking the best part of the chorus with us. To Mr. Hubert we leave a new Kaywoodie. We leave Mrs. Johnson still remembering her as a substitute. We leave Mr. Kevorkian still flashing his big dimples. To Miss LaRocque we leave new French records que sont magnifique.” To Miss McBrien we leave our memories of the Junior Prom. To Mr. Merlino we leave a fluorescent color wheel. To Mrs. Murphy we leave the memories of our Tom Thumb weddings. We leave Mr. Nuccio all the girls of Berlin High. We leave Miss O’Connor the memories of our Washington trip. We leave Mrs. Porter a twenty seven inch television set. We leave Miss Rakowski saying a;sldkfjgh.” We leave Mr. Rittner, wishing he was still with us. We leave Mrs. Schmitt with a new name. To Mr. Speiler we leave a recipe for burned biscuits. We leave Mr. Sandrocha, taking our quiet study halls with us. We leave Miss Thompson false eyelashes to match her chignon. We leave Mr. Ursone, taking his first and favorite Occ. Info class with us. To Mr. Vater we leave a cool and solid beat. We leave Mrs. Vogel with many thanks for her advice on our yearbook. We leave Mrs. Zuk with the memories of our seventh grade class. To Mrs. Beach we leave a new set of safe-cracking tools . . . Better luck next time! We leave Mrs. Dietrich a new appointment book for future guidance conferences. We leave Carol Fields still roaming the halls of Berlin High. To Miss Gustafson we leave a robot for her switchboard. We leave Mrs. McNickle a silver coffee tray with a year’s supply of sugar. Raymond Aldrich leaves his electric shaver to Montrose Waldron. Marie Andros leaves her shy personality to Nancy Hall. Jeffrey Arute leaves his four stars to Wesley Root. Mary Bandarutis leaves an appointment at DiMugno’s Barber Shop. Claire Begin leaves her jet black locks to Jane Walsh. Dorothy Blanchard leaves her artistic ability to Richard Tolomea. Frances Blanchard leaves her typing ability to Jacqueline Gates. Melanie Borgo leaves her vivacious gate to Judy Stack. Judy Bolles leaves blushing in Shades of Lavender.” Dona Brunette leaves taking Ronnie and his convertible with her. Carol Buch leaves her height to Lois Kozalka. Kenneth Burt leaves his glasses to Linda Peck. Douglas Chase leaves his cat pants” to Donald Lawyer. Francis Cichowski leaves his scientific ways to Ralph Chant. Mary Lou Cugno leaves her flirtatious ways to Keith Schinderwolf. 23 Alan Dickinson leaves his hot-rod to Bob Kowalczyk. Robert Distin leaves his pageboy to John Buckley. Susan Dyer leaves wishing she didn ' t have to go — why? Elizabeth Erling leaves still trying to catch up with Sue Dyer. Bonnie Ferrero leaves her wardrobe to Lois Bighinatti. Janice Ferrero leaves her life-savers to any junior who wants them. Carol Flematti and Diane McKay leave, frantically swimming after the U.S. Navy. Reggie Gorneault leaves his fancy footwork to Lloyd Neil. Gary Graziano leaves his collection of second hand gum” to Mr. Fabian. Elaine Griffith leaves her wad of gum to Ruth Strand. Elizabeth Hardy leaves the Hardy Dictionary to Mrs. Porter. Robert House leaves going out.” Gordon Davis leaves his math ability to Janet Norrie. Dorothy Johanns leaves her jilted curls” to Art Vorhees. Celia Kalencik leaves wishing she could take Elvis” with her. Elizabeth Keating leaves her athletic ability to Kathleen Prior. Norman King leaves his little black book to Rich Pedemont. Peter King leaves taking everthing he has with him. Barbara Labieniec leaves her get up and go to Sula Pauloz. Royal Lamkins bequeaths his name to Berlin High School. Victor Lavender leaves his teeth to any needy junior. Raymond LeBel leaves his door to door salesmanship to the Fuller Brush Co. Edward Maguda leaves his massive frame to Clark MacPherson. Ronald Maier leaves taking D.B. with him. Arlene Martin leaves wishing she were just arriving. Leonard Matyka leaves his girls to Roger Berg. Elaine Mongillo leaves her loud voice to Gloria Huck. Barbara Muchkor leaves her sweaters to Patty Pulcini. Joan Munson leaves her prize cow to Carol Peterson. James Newman leaves his car to the I.A. class. Phillips Noble leaves his dry humor to Miss Earn. Patricia Norman leaves her tiny handwriting to Pat Labieniec. Malcolm Pabst leaves his artistic ability to Charles Hislop. Phyllis Peck leaves her pitching arm to Peter Borgo. Lois Prudhon leaves her endearing nickname Prunes” to whoever wants it. Nancy Ramy leaves her freckles to Mary Ellen Burnham. Robert Rich leaves his winning ways in Problems class to Emil Albert. Nancy Rivers leaves heading for the Olympics. Jay Ross leaves his crash helmet to Mr. Speiler. Susie Scarola leaves her bop technique to Danny Shene. Carol Simcik leaves her quiet ways to Judy Johnson. Barbara Slowik leaves her name with eternal confusion to Barbara Solek. Diane Smith leaves her droopy eyelids to Joyce Paturzo. Paula Squillacote leaves hoping to have a healthful future. Ronald Stack leaves his plaid shirts to John Nixer. Alfred Talbot leaves followed by a sigh of relief from the faculty. Maurice Tattersall leaves taking the height of the basketball team. Frances Thibeault leaves heading f6r the Alaskan Gold Rush. Florence Tolomea leaves going home to set her hair. Thomas Tyburski leaves. Sorry girls.” Barbara Varriale leaves her sweet nature to Carol Hamlin. James Varricchioni leaves his mispronounced name to Gregory Evans. Linda Vredenburgh leaves climbing toward the peak of success. Sandra Wind leaves her pony tail to Marty Fiske. Joan Woods leaves her hair to the Berlin Fire Department. Barbara Wrobel leaves, as gullible as ever. Helen Wrobel leaves wishing she was a little bit taller. Jeanne Yacinski leaves with a sigh of relief from the teachers. Donald Yale leaves his sleeping in classes to Tom Gerdis. Brenda Ziel leaves still wishing Z” was the first letter in the alphabet. Ronald Zucchi leaves his webbed feet” to Dave Dary. We the saints and seniors of B.H.S. do solemnly swear that the above is true ? ? ? We Theeenk.” Celestial Gate Keepers Mary Lou Cugno Elaine Mongillo Barbara Slowick 24 LAMP STAFF ART — Jean Yacinski. BUSINESS MANAGER — Pete King, Mary Lou Cugno. CLASS WILL — Dottie Johanns, Elaine Mongillo, Barbara Slowik. LITERARY — Judy Bolles, Len Matyka, Helen Wrobel. NOTABLES — Nancy Ramy, Phillips Noble. SPORTS Maurice Tattersall, Florence Tolomea. PROPHECY — Betsy Hardy, Diane McKay, Bonnie Ferrero HISTORY — Jan Ferrero, Brenda Ziel. CLUBS — Linda Vredenburgh, Gary Graziano, Ron Zucchi. EDITORS — Mrs. Vogel, Tom Tyburski, Barbara Labieniec. 25 emorS BEST CLASS DANCERS Diane Reggie BIGGEST STORYTELLERS Claire Eddy MOST GULLIBLE Barb Jimmy c. First row, left to right: S. Scarola, M. Borgo, B. Slowik, J. Bolles, Begin. Second row: Mr. Speiler, A. Dickinson, R. Aldrich, F. Cichowski. SENIOR PLAY This year the senior class present- ed ' ' Years Ago” by Ruth Gordon. The play was about family life in 1913- It was presented on May 3 and 4 in the high school auditorium. The cast included Raymond Aldrich, Father; Melanie Borgo, Mother; Barbara Slowik, Ruth; Alan Dickinson, Fred; Judy Bolles, Katherine; Susie Scarola, Anna; Claire Begin, Miss Glavin; Francis Cichowski, Mr. Bagley; and Tom Tyburski, Mr. Sparrow. Barbara Slowik, Alan Dickinson. Melanie Borgo, Raymond Aldrich. JUNIORS First row, left to right: G. Huck, M. Burnham, D. Cherwin, B. Pacyna, V. Lundstrom, L. Martin, B. Grassi, B. Bergstrom, R. Kinch. Second row: C. Peterson, J. Nilsson, L. Bighinatti, D. Bentley, K. Prior, B. Solek, J. Stack, G. Slepski, G. Begin, B. Recck, J. Walsh, L. Goyette. Third row: D. Thompson, L. Kozalka, L. Brown, L. Matyka, R. Leone, S. Pauloz, J. Paturzo, D. Occhi, B. Seddon, P. Pulcini, V. Sherman, J. Norrie, J. Bittner. Fourth row: C. Hamlin, N. Hall, M. Johnson, N. Nielson, J. Neuman, P. Moorehead, M. Sandstrom, B. Sturtevant, J. Romegalli, J. Wolf, P. McCann, P. Corvi. Fifth row: C. MacPherson, J. Drummond, V. Cannon, M. Deming, P. Labieniec, J. Johnson, R. Daigle, D. Lawyer, R. Berg, T. Nielson, D. Shene, D. Tolomea, A. Vorhees, E. Pepe. Sixth row: G. Evans, K. Frisk, R. Pedemont, C. Dempsey, B. Taylor, T. Gerdis, L. Schoech, B. Seelig, R. Peterson, R. Chant, J. Surillo, S. Walowski. Seventh row: F. Mitchell, S. Grega, M. Waldron, B. Sturtevant, J. Nixer, L. Niel, P. Borgo, S. Szydlowski, K. Nelson, K. Johnson, B. Kowalczyk, W. Root. 30 CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Peter Borgo Ursula Pauloz Jane Walsh Betty Grassi SOPHOMORES CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer David Dary Judy Ramy Gail Thomas Patty Chesery First row, left to right: J. Gates, L. Fournier, S. Burava, J. Michalski, J. Wind, E. Ruck, M. McGraw, M. Johnson, B. Hulton, P. Mailloux, R. Hoffman. Second row: R. LaFlamme, V. Boone, J. Pernal, E. Fleming, M. Wrobel, P. Chesery, B. Evans, J. Suomela, M. Kerin, R. Kayser, N. Schoell, R. Begin,. J. Bailey, S. Pearson. Third row: P. Bodach, C. Perusse, M. Murdock, M. Roche, J. Ramy, C. Miglietta, M. Martin, S. Gay, M. Squillacote, J. Malone, S. Bozek, M. Zuk, J. Dyer, C. Meyers Fourth row: E. Perkins, S. Ronciolli, K. Dutkiewicz, L. Bonola, I. Radion, G. Thomas, D. Ross, B. Czerwinski, R. Strand, B. Hall, B. Grant, S. Clarke. Fifth row: J. Johnson, C. Foreman, F. Bowen, R. Naldi, W. Barretta, C. Davis, B. Blomgren, C. Carter, C. Sheer, D. Carlson, R. Padelli, J. Hazlett. Sixth row: D. Dary, S. Root, W. Suffish, G. Wasielewski, J. Whelan, G. Bittner, K. Schinderwolf, J. Dutkiewicz, W. Boisvert, C. Recck, T. Luby, G. Riedel. Seventh row: D. Henriques, E. O’Connell, A. Lawyer, D. Bolles, E. Sczpanik, T. McKeon, S. Pajor, S. Kavarsky, J. Klenske, R. Weber, R. Malina, R. Bosso, M. Williams. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS President Dennis Zarotney Vice-President Chester Hrubiec First row, left to right: J. Martin, T. Wasielak, F. Fritzson, J. Gregson, D. Thompson, A. Drake, P. Dyer, J. Bailey, S. Bradbury, J. Skinner. Second row: C. Parzch, L. Ferrero, L. Miller, P. Lowchy, C. Tonina, E. From, H. Anders, M. Holmes, B. Root, M. Thureson, M. Holmes. Third row: J. Dodson, M. Dodson, B. Williams, N. Caeca vale, M. Kerelejza, M. Kozuch, S. Deming, S. Pabst, K. Bidwell, B. DiPinto, A. Graziano. Fourth row: R. Bighinatti, R. Centurelli, D. Manning, D. Tousignant, B. Pearson, C. Baumberger, J. Maurizio, K. Marino, R. Scalora, J. Chiviaris, B. Driscoll. Fifth row: T. Gerdis, A. Gay, L. Schubert, J. Olson, D. Woodruff, R. Bardoorian, R. Forauer, W. Martin, N. Talbot, R. Olander, D. Hardecker. Sixth row: L. Suprenant, A. Ravizza, R. Trevethan, L. Walsh, C. Wilcox, N. Waldron, J. Brunette, R. Pac, K. Munson, J. King, W. Simcik. Seventh row: W. Zack, D. Wells, D. Guite, G. Petit, R. Ragaglia, B. Anderson, J. Bowen, M. Seich, V. Brescia, W. Boulanger, W. Gibb. First row, left to right: P. Alkas, A. Andros, J. Dudek, A. Hazlett, D. Beveridge, E. Barracco, V. Johnson, R. Graziano, V. Bochan, J. Hess. Second row: C. Bugay, G. Russell, C. Nalawejek, S. Holmes, G. Bartose, G. Mazuronis, J. Casey, E. Saparino, M. LaFlamme, C. May, G. Clark, M. Duval. Third row: D. Bosso, G. Evans, M. Evnas, H. Nordgren, R. Beecher, D. Bergeson, A. Barker, S. Richards, E. Brainerd, I. Maertz, B. Larson, J. Georgini. Fourth row: N. Tatro, D. Zarotney, C. Hrubiec, S. Fallis, A. Hahnl, R. Cassidy, D. Lasky, G. Turner, K. Cianci, R. Dalke, B. Clapp, E. Grabowski. Fifth row: J. Brennan, J. Osik, R. Garlick, R. Chambrello, D. Fagan, E. Dubuc, D. Carbo, P. Catalino, R. Warner, R. Garlick, D. Tourtelotte. Sixth row: R. Argazzi, E. Berger, R. Seaburg, G. Carlson, P. Perry, B. Seelig, F. Slowik, W. Lipski, H. Thompson, K. Lamkins, D. Lewis, R. Labbe. Seventh row: P. Cammarotta, J. Ferone, J. Corvi, A. Highdorn, P. Chant, D. Pisco, F. Lemanski, D. Knowlton, L. Hull, B. Pavelech, J. Honiss, L. Versacci. First row, left to right: C. Hislop, M. Tattersall, T. Tyburski, C. Dempsey, G. Graziano, M. Pabst, L. Matyka, T. Gerdis, D. Dary, P. King, J. Newman, R. Zucchi, R. Daigle, K. Burt. Second row: Coach Landry, R. Pedemonti, R. Scalcra, J. Turner, K. Cianci, E. Dubuc, R. Berg, G. Carlson, B. Seelig, R. Bosso, E. Albert, T. Luby, D. Chase, D. Shene, R. Weber, W. Barretta, C. Hrubiec, Coach Nuccio, Coach White. FOOTBALL This year Berlin High ' s spirited team had a three win and four loss record. Hit hard by graduation Berlin came on to win its first game 26-0 by beating Canton. Next, Berlin lost a 20-19 thriller to Simsbury who capitalized on Berlin ' s eleven fumbles. Berlin then beat Farmington at their opponents home field by a score of 12-0. Following a long trip to Griswold, Berlin bowed to them, 26-13. Playing the next game on our home field, Cheshire went down in the fourth quarter to a 12-7 loss and another win for us. At Plainville the boys from Berlin almost pulled an upset, leading 19-6 in the last quarter, but the Plainville co-champions scored three touchdowns and went on to win, 25-19- In the last game of the season, injury riddled Berlin went down to defeat in the rain as Gilbert won, 32-14. Coach Landry and his assistant Joe Nuccio did a fine job with the boys this year ! 34 Len Matyka if ' . ' s i TOM TYBURSKI MAL PABST FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 22 Berlin 26 Canton 0 Sept. 29 Berlin 19 Simsbury 20 Oct. 6 Berlin 12 Farmington 0 Oct. 13 Berlin 13 Griswold 25 Oct. 20 Berlin 12 Cheshire .. 7 Oct. 27 Berlin 19 Plainville 25 Nov. 3 Berlin 13 Gilbert 31 JIM NEWMAN DOUG CHASE 35 MOE TATTERSALL RON ZUCCH1 PETE KING SEELIG JUMPS FOR TWO ! BASKETBALL LEN MATYKA- CAPTAIN NORM KING VARSITY Bottom row, left to right: T. Gerdis, R. Berg, L. Schoech, R. Daigle, C. Dempsey. Second row: J. Varricchione, B. Seelig, N. King, M. Tattersall, Len Matyka. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Berlin Opponent Dec. 4 44 Suffield 65 Dec. 7 55 Bacon 42 Dec. 11 Forfeited by Bloomfield Dec. 18 56 E. Hampton 47 Dec. 20 30 Cheshire 36 Dec. 21 45 Windsor Locks 56 Jan. 4 46 Suffield 48 Jan. 8 40 Canton 42 Jan. 11 54 Portland 46 Jan. 18 42 Bacon 65 Jan. 22 39 Bloomfield 44 Jan. 29 43 E. Hampton 36 Feb. 1 37 Windsor Locks 56 Feb. 8 Berlin forfeited to Canton Feb. 12 Berlin forfeited to Portland Feb. 15 Berlin forfeited to Cheshire First row, left to right: J. Varricchione, B. Seelig, N. King, M. Tattersall, L. Matyka. Second row: T. Gerdis, R. Berg, L. Schoech, R. Daigle, C. Dempsey. Third row: Coach Nuccio, Pete Borgo, Team manager; Coach Gibney. JUNIOR VARSITY First row, left to right: D. Dary, R. Naldi, E. Sczypanik, R. Bosso, G. Wasielewski. Second row: Coach Nuccio, C. Hrubiec, R. Bighinatti, R. Centurelli, Coach Gibney. Third row: Dennis Zarotney, T. Gerdis, E. Grabowski, J. King, W. Lipski, D. Lewis. BASEBALL SCHEDULE Apr. 19 Berlin 6 Bacon 1 May 1 Berlin 5 Cheshire 7 May 3 Berlin 11 Suffield 2 May 7 Berlin 2 Canton . 1 May 9 Berlin 17 Goodwin Tech 5 May 1 1 Berlin 8 Simsbury 9 May 14 Berlin 2 Bloomfield 1 May 15 Berlin 7 Goodwin Tech 2 May 17 Berlin 8 E. Hampton 0 May 21 May 24 Berlin 3 2 Berlin 11 Windsor Locks 8 May 25 May 29 May 31 State Tournament Berlin 7 0 Berlin 5 0 Rained out Berlin 0 Watertown .... 1 Norm King First row, left to right: B. Johnson, F. Rio, H. Mora, J. Perretta, B. Kucharczyk, G. Szilage. Second row: D. Cooney, L. Zarotney, R. McCann, N. King, P. Borgo. Third row: Mr. Fabian, E. Sczypanik, B. Seelig, D. Dary, D. Tolomea, Coach Gibney. BASEBALL The Berlin Redcoats ended this year with a 17 win and 3 loss record, also the league championship. Led by Henry Mora, Berlin breezed through competition and made the tournament only to lose, even though Mora pitched no-hit ball the whole game. Mora also pitched the last two games no-hit thus shutting out the opposition in the last three games and giving up not one hit. Coach Gibney and his boys will be trying to win that championship again next year. 38 GOLF TEAM This year the Berlin Golf team defeated Glas- tonbury, Plainville, Wind- sor, and Southington; Mer- iden was the only team that conquered Berlin. The team qualified for the state tournament. Of the 73 schools participating, Berlin ranked 27th. This was quite an achievement as Berlin was the only Class C school represented. Ken Burt, one of the best golfers in the state, ranked sixth in the individual scoring. First row, left to right: R. Stack, R. Zucchi, T. Tyburski, G. Graziano. Second row: Coach Nuccio, R. Pedemonti, E. Albert. Third row: E. Sczypanik, J. Turner, C. Hrubiec, K. Cianci. LEADERS CORPS The main function of the Leaders Corps is to provide leadership in phys- ical education and athletic activities. Each member must be responsible, consci- entious, and courteous. 39 First row, left to right: J. Paturzo, P. Casey, J. Pernal, M. Roche, P. Pulcini, P. Moorehead, J. Johnson, L. Matyka, J. Bailey, M. Nielson, L. Miller. Second row: S. Pabst, R. Beecher, B. Sturtevant, M. Sandstrom, M. LaFlamme, E. Saparito, R. Strand, C. Perusse, N. Rivers, P. Peck, B. Grassi, B. Root. Third row: A. Drake, P. Dyer, D. Thompson, V. Lundstrom, J. Walsh, S. Ronciolli, K. Bidwell, B. DiPinto, J. Georgini, A. Graziano, J. Bartose, J. Skinner. Fourth row: M. Thureson, D. Beveridge, G. Clark, L. Ferrero, C. Tonina, E. From, P. Lowchy, G. Russell, H. An ders, M. Holmes, T. Wasielak. First row, left to right: C. Macpherson, P. Chant, R. Olander, D. Lewis, J. Honiss, C. Wilcox, D. Zarotney, T. Gerdis. Second row: D. Wells, A. Gay, W. Zack, B. Keating, P. Borgo, S. Szdlowski, W. Sturtevant, J. Brennan, W. Pearson. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ GOLF CLUBS The Boys ' and Girls ' Golf Clubs, under the supervision of Mr. Bates, meet during activity period on alternate Tuesdays. The clubs consist of students in grades nine through twelve. The club members practice and learn the fundamentals of golf- — a good stance, a good grip, the proper swing, good golf rules, and rules of the golf courses. The clubs hold a tournament each spring to determine what progress has been made during the year. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders, under the su- pervision of Miss Ellen O’Connor, are a chosen group of girls in grades ten through twelve whose primary purpose is to promote good school spirit. The girls practice every Thursday afternoon, and cheer at all Berlin High basketball and football games. CHEERLEADERS BONNIE FERRERO DIANE McKAY, CAPTAIN Standing, left to right: B. McCabe, M. Burnham, J. Gates, C. Peterson, D. McKay, H. Wrobel, L. Bighinatti. Kneeling: S. Scarola, B. Ferrero. Susie Scarola Fight, team fight! BASKETBALL CLUB The Girls ' Basketball Club divides into four teams according to classes. The teams play each other at the end of the season to decide the champions. Miss O’Connor is their adviser. First row, left to right: G. Begin, B. Recck, J. Johnson, P. Moorehead, B. Sturtevant, M. Sandstrom, P. Labieniec, M. Dodson, D. Beveridge. Second row: V. Lundstrom, D. Bentley, P. Pulcini, L. Brown, K. Bidwell, D. Bergeson, J. Dodson, N. Caccavale, J. Bailey. Third row: J. Walsh, S. Deming, E. Brainerd, A. Baker, S. Richards, S. Holmes, R. Beecher, R. Strand, R. Begin, S. Ronciolli. Fourth row: J. Nilsson, C. Peterson, G. Slepski, M. Roche, M. Bandarutis, P. Peck, J. Munson, N. Rivers, E. Perkins, B. Labieniec. FIELD HOCKEY CLUB The members of the field hockey team met after school in the fall. Since the sport is com- paratively new at Berlin High School, the girls had fun learning the rules and fundamentals of the game. By the end of the season the girls had mastered the game well enough so that they were able to play quite com- petitively. First row, left to right: M. Kerelejza, R. Beecher, M. Roche, R. Kayser, J. Wind, S. Ronciolli, R. Begin. Second row: M. LaFlamme, E. Saparito, R. Strand, C. Perusse, N. Rivers, P. Peck. JM i w ■ 42 SWIMMING CLUB The Swimming Club, under the supervision of Mrs. Vogel, is made up of girls in grades nine through twelve. The girls swim in the Y.W.C.A. pool in New Britain every Wednesday after- noon. They occasionally had meets with New Britain and Portland. First row, left to right: J. Skinner, E. Fleming, D. Bosso, S. Ronciolli, H. Anders, M. Holmes, P. Dyer, D. Thompson. Second row: N. Rivers, M. Johnson, A. Barker, S. Holmes, R. Beecher, R. Kayser, N. Schoell. Third row: P. Peck, K. Bidwell, A. Graziano, D. Ross, R. Strand, M. Roche, E. Perkins, R. Hoffman. First row, left to right: G. Huck, A. Graziano, I. Maertz, B. DiPinto, M. Roche, R. Kayser, L. Miller. Second row: D. Bentley, P. Peck, N. Caccavale, S. Pabst, S. Holmes, S. Bradbury, G. Clark. Third row: K. Bidwell, J. Newman, N. Rivers, M. Nielson, N. Nielson, L. Ferrero, J. Gregson. BOWLING CLUB The Bowling Club is an organization of girls in grades nine through twelve who meet weekly at the New Britain Bowl- O-Rink. The girls have fun competing with each other and trying to im- prove their scores. Mrs. Vogel is adviser of the group. 43 o Seated, left to right: L. Vredenburgh, B. Labieniec, A. Dickinson, J. Bolles, Miss McBrien. Standing: B. Bergstrom, B. Muchkor, R. Hanson, M. Borgo. Bonnie Bergstrom, Alan Dickinson HONOR SOCIETY Members decorating the showcases Members of the National Honor Society are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, character and service. This year the society held an induction ceremony, super- vised the filling of display cases, 46 and introduced the speakers at assemblies. Officers are Barbara Labieniec, president; Judy Bolles, vice-president; Linda Vredenburgh, secretary ; and Alan Dickinson, treasurer. Weekly meeting in session BEACON The Beacon, Berlin High ' s newspaper, expresses student ideas; it keeps the student body and faculty informed of social and academic activities of the school. Editor-in-chief of the Beacon this year is Ruth Hanson; News Editor, Nancy Carter; Department Editor, Jackie Dyer; Feature Editor, Pat Moorehead; Sports Editor, Tom Gerdis; Exchange Editor and Alumni Editor, Betty Recck; Parade of Youth Re- porter, Barbara Labieniec; Photography Editor, Charles Hislop; Business Manager, Gabriella Slepski; Circulation Manager, Georgette Begin; Art Editor, Gloria Huck. Mrs. Deming is the adviser of the group. First row, left to right: J. Hess, B. Larson, I. Maertz, P. Labieniec, J. Wolf, L. Matyka, J. Johnson, J. Fritzson, J. Bailey, S. Deming. Second row: E. Labieniec, S. Richards, P. Moorehead, G. Slepski, G. Begin, Mrs. Deming, B. Recck, B. Labieniec, J. Bolles, G. Bartose. Third row: J. Romegialli, M. Sandstrom, E. Perkins, B. McCabe, M. Burnham, D. McKay, B. Hardy, M. Zuk, C. Nalewajek, J. Dyer, C. Meyers, S. Holmes, V. Johnson, M. Kozuch, N. Caccavale. Fourth row: J. Gregson, B. Grassi, L. Fournier, S. Burava, J. Paturzo, D. Bolles, E. Albert, L. Niel, T. Gerdis, S. Coales, R. Ragagalia, T. Hardecker, G. Mazuronis, C. May, G. Huck. LIBRARIAN’S CLUB The members of the Librarian ' s Club supervise take care of the general appearance of the library the library during the day when the librarian, Mrs. and the mending of books. Kathryn Giannotta, is not present. In addition, they First row, left to right: M. Sturm, K. Walsh, J. Gregson, R. Beecher, G. Marlowe, B. Bellenger, P. Alkas, A. Andros, E. From, D. Hrubiec. Second row: D. Smith, B. Dolecki, C. Nadal, C. Bergstrom, M. Andros, C. May, A. Martin, Mrs. Giannotta, B. Bergstrom, P. Cianci, C. Begin, J. Fritzson, S. Richards, J. Hess, K. Lindell. SENIOR TRAFFIC SQUAD The traffic squad was organized to maintain order in the corridors. This year they have assumed the additional responsibility of supervising the lunch lines. First row, left to right: Miss LaRocque, adviser; E. Mongillo, B. Varriale, F. Tolomea, C. Begin, R. Aldrich, U. Pauloz, L. Matyka. Second row: T. Nielson, B. Grassi, V. Boone, C. Perusse, D. Ross, W. Hall, S. Gay, B. Solek. Third row: R. Berg, R. Maier, R. Rich, C. Carter, S. Szylowski, B. Keating. 48 MOTIF CLUB The Motif Club is an organization open to all senior girls at Berlin High School. All of the girls are included in its activities. This year the girls acted as guides for two of the P.T.A. meetings and also gave a party for the younger children at The Klingberg Children’s Home in New Britain. The girls visited Washington, D. C. in February. Standing, left to right: H. Wrobel, M. Cugno, D. McKay, S. Wind, D. Blanchard, J. Woods, B. Wrobel, N. Ramy, J. Bolles, D. Brunette, F. Blanchard, J. Ferrero, M. Bandarutis, Miss Dayos, adviser; M. Borgo, E. Griffith, F. Thibault, P. Peck, E. Erling, N. Rivers, P. Norman, S. Scarola, C. Buch, B. Ferrero, D. Johanns, P. Squillacote, S. Dyer, B. Muchkor, J. Munson, L. Vredenburgh, B. Labieniec, Miss O’Connor, adviser; B. Hardy, B. Ziel, B. Varriale, F. Tolomea, A. Martin, M. Andros, D. Smith, C. Begin, C. Simcik, B. Keating, J. Yacinski, B. Slowik, E. Mongillo, C. Flematti. DRAMATIC CLUB Ray Aldrich, Lauren Dickinson, Sheffield Clarke, William Hall. I Mrs. Helen Porter, adviser; J. Suomela, J. Wallace, A. Doolittle, J. Dyer, D. Occhi, J. Bolles, L. Vredenburgh, M. Cammarota, H. Pabst. Second row: C. Meyers, L. Hull, W. Martin, L. Miller, P. Lowchy, J. Fritzson, J. Gregson, G. Mazuronis, C. Bugay, M. Dodson, B. Williams, J. Dodson. Third row: R. Kinch, P. Moore head, L. Brown, L. Kozalka, D. Thompson, M. Burham, J. Nilsson, J. Johnson, C. Peterson, G. Begin, G. Slepski, G. Huck, R. Beecher. Fourth row : R. Kayser, N. Schoell, N. Ramy, P. Mailloux, P. Bodach, C. Miglietta, M. Martin, R. LaFlamme, J. Gates, H. Anders, M. Holmes, J. Paturzo. Fifth row: M. Zuk, M. Kerin, R. Berg, R. Aldrich, A. Dickinson, F. Cichowski, S. Clarke, W. Hall, L. Niel, J. Pernal, J. Kleinschmidt, L. Martin. The Dramatic Club this year presented She Stoops To Conquer’’ by Oliver Goldsmith. The club also changed its name to The Props and Paints Club. The representatives of each class put on a one act play at the meetings. Officers of the club are President, Judy Bolles; Vice- President, Linda Vredenburgh ; Secretary, Diane Alan Dickinson, Fran Cichowski, Joy Wallace, Maureen Kerin. Occhi, and Treasurer Jacqueline Dyer. 49 THE BERLIN HIGH CHORUS AND MUSIC CLUB The Berlin High Chorus and Music Club was organized to de- velop an interest in music among high school students. This year the club took a day-long trip to a music festival and presented a Christmas assembly program and a formal concert in April. Mr. William V. Harris is adviser of the large club. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Alan Dickinson Ruth Hanson Ruth Strand Mary Ann Kerelejza BERLIN HIGH DANCE BAND Seated, left to right: C. Peterson, Mr. Edward Vater, adviser; P. King, B. Seelig, T. Gerdis. Second row: J. Fritzson, E. Grabowski, B. Humphery, B. Seelig, J. Macintosh. Third row: R. Bighinatti, M. Waldron, T. Perkins, S. Graham, J. Chase. 50 BERLIN HIGH BAND The Berlin High Band is an organization for stu- dents who are interested in gaining experience in the music field. Among its activities, the band plays at football and basketball games, as- sembly programs, and pep rallies. Under the direction of Mr. John Charland, the band marched in the Memorial Day parade. First row, left to right: J. Osik, J. Hardecker, K. Johnson, D. Bergeson, M. Kerelejza, C. Riggott, R. Oulette, L. Kozalka. Second row: R. Labbe, E. Grabowski, B. Seelig, L. Schubert, B. Blomgren, J. Newman, A. Hahnl, J. King, D. Bolles. Third row: W. Szetella, J. Carlson, W. Boisvert, M. Waldron, K. Marino, C. Hislop, R. Garlick, H. Nordgren, J. Wallace. First row, left to right: J. Pernal, M. Yantz, R. Beecher, P. Hyde, N. Buden, J. Kleinschmidt. Second row: B. Lewandowski, K. Smilnak, H. Sanefski, E. Brainerd, M. Romegialli. 0 f) ft MAJORETTES The majorettes are a group of girls from grades eight and nine who twirl at football and basketball games. The girls meet every Monday morning in the gym where they prac- tice twirling routines, for- mations, and drills. Mr. Harvey is director of the group. 51 First row, left to right: Mr. Downer, adviser; C. Miglietta, S. Gay, J. Malone, C. Begin, D. Smith, G. Graziano, M. Tattersall, M. McGrath, J. Michalski. Second row: W. Bentley, J. Bailey, D. Cherwin, G. Begin, G. Slepski, J. Dyer, C. Meyers, P. Bodach, J. Ramy, N. Wolf. Third row: D. Pisko, K. Munson, P. Leach, R. Lombardi, R. Culver, E. Kunde, E. Kenorir, E. Enunziata, K. Bidwell, J. Georgini, G. Bartose, M. Martin, M. Nielson, A. Graziano, F. Bowman. Fourth row: P. Perry, S. Kavarsky, R. Seaburg, L. Suprenant, B. Gibbs, G. Riedel, R. Chant, E. Deming, S. Clarke, B. Taylor, M. Williams, P. Chant, J. Corvi, J. Brunette, D. Warner. AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS The purpose of the Audio-Visual Aids Club is to teach its members the mechanics and techniques of running the audio and visual aids equipment in the high school. Members may help teachers in the running of projectors, tape-recorders, and the public address system. First row, left to right: Mr. Morton Dondes, adviser; D. Smith, M. Bandarutis, R. Aldrich. Second row: V. Brescia, M. Williams, R. Centurelli, M. Siech. DEBATE CLUB The Debate Club was formed to train students in argumentation and to encourage them to think critically about social, po- litical, and economic is- sues. Each year the members attend a debate conference sponsored by the Univer- sity of Connecticut in conjunction with the De- bate Board of Control of the Connecticut Associa- tion of Secondary School Principals. At the confer- ence the Berlin team debates with three other schools. 52 KEY CLUB The Key Club Inter- national is a service club for sophomore, junior, and senior boys. The local Key Club is affiliated with the New Britain Kiwanis Club. Qualities which each member must possess are leadership, character, and the desire to be of service. The club serves the fac- ulty, the student body, the school, and the community. This year the members sold Christmas trees with the Kiwanis Club, spon- sored a pep rally and square dance, and parked cars at the Berlin Fair. First row, left to right: Mr. Goodrow, adviser; E. Albert, R. Aldrich, R. Berg, R. Zucchi, P. Noble. Second row: G. Gra ziano, M. Tattersall, T. Tyburski, C. Carter, D. Carlson, J. Whelan, L. Matyka. Third row: D. Dary, R. Peterson, B. Seelig, C. Macpherson, D. Bolles, T. Gerdis. Fourth row: A. Dickinson, S. Clarke, P. King, P. Borgo, W. Keating. First row, left to right: Miss Levan, adviser; E. Brainerd, L. Bighinatti, B. McCabe, B. Labieniec, P. Borgo, J. Ramy. Second row: D. McKay, J. Bolles, N. Ramy, L. Vredenburgh, U. Pauloz, C. Peterson, R. LaFlamme. Third row: T. Tyburski, R. Zucchi, D. Zarotney, B. Pavelech, S. Clarke, D. Dary, W. Simcik. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is one of the oldest organiza- tions in the school. The members of this govern- ing body are elected by the students and approved by the faculty. Each of the four high school classes has representatives who meet once a week to dis- cuss school policies. This year the club adopted an orphan, held an annual Holly Dance, and sold book covers. 53 FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Mary E. Griswold Future Teachers of Amer- ica Club is composed of students from the four classes of the high school. The members of the F.T.A. are those who wish to further their education in the field of teaching. The purpose of the club is to give students an opportunity to gain direct information concerning the profession of teaching and to recognize their place in modern education. A unique feature of the pro- gram is the student teach- ing project. First row, left to right: N. Schoell, J. Suomela, B. Grassi, D. McKay, M. Kerin, B. Hardy, E. Mongillo, D. Bentley. Second row: Mrs. James Corr, adviser; T. Wasielak, R. Kayser, J. Pernal, C. Perusse, B. Slowik, G. Slepski, G. Begin, M. Burnham, B. McCabe, B. Recck. Third row: D. Smith, C. Begin, M. Zuk, F. Thibault, J. Munson, B. Muchkor, J. Johnson, P. Moorehead, R. Hanson. First row, left to right: A. Barker, R. Kinch, J. Wolf, B. Ferrero, Mr. Roy Fabian, adviser; S. Scarola, J. Newman, P. Perry, C. Peterson. Second row: M. Wrobel, E. Fleming, J. Dodson, B. Williams, E. Albert, P. King, R. Peterson, G. Clark, C. Nalewejek, J. Ramy, J. Dyer. MAGAZINE DRIVE CAPTAINS This year was a big one for the magazine drive at Berlin High School. The school sold a total of $7700 in subscriptions, a figure almost $2200 over the quota. The Freshman Class placed first in class competition, with the Jun- iors placing second, and the Sophomores and Sen- iors, third and fourth places respectively. Pete King was student manager of the drive. Carol Peter- son was his assistant. 54 SEWING CLUB The Sewing Club was organized to provide addi- tional opportunities for students particularly inter- ested in fashion design and clothing construction. Some of its activities have included a Christmas fash- ion show, individual con- struction projects, and social service projects. The Sewing Club trains stu- dents for careers in the clothing field. Members of the club are: B. Hulten, N. Zipadelli, L. Arute, M. Bosso, L. Kresge, K. Smilnak, M. Sturm, E. Labienic, J. Meehan, J. Drake, J. Skinner, M. Romegialli, R. Hoffman, P. Romanowski, P. Bouchard, R. Beecher, P. Hyde, K. Lundell, J. Pepin, G. Marlow, E. Barracco, M. DeVivo, S. Bradbury, P. Coales. EIGHTH GRADE DANCE CLUB The Eighth Grade Dance Club was organized to teach the students the pro- per way to dance. The club meets weekly in the high school cafeteria. Mr. Morton Dondes and Mrs. Wanda Zuk are advisers of the club. 55 PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB The Photography Club, under the direction of Mr. O ' Dwyer, learns the art of good picture-taking and picture development. The club sponsors a photo- graphy contes.t in April for any high school stu- dent interested in entering. First row, left to right: D. Woodruff, M. Recor, R. Beecher, H. Nordgren, G. Thureson, R. Lombardi. Second row: D. Bergeson, D. Beveridge, G. Clark, M. McGrath, J. Michalski, M. Evans, J. Evans, J. Wind. Third row: T. Gerdis, R. Bardoorian, P. Leach, W. Hall, J. Brunette, D. Warner, S. Paul, E. Deming, R. Treventhan, K. Lamkins, L. Schubert, T. Walsh. First row, left to right: B. Williams, M. Kerin, Miss Elizabeth McBrien, adviser; L. Kozalka, J. Suomela. Second row: C. Bugay, E. Brainerd, J. Skinner, J. Johnson, J. Carlson, B. Clapp, N. Schoell, R. Kayser, M. Dodson, J. Dodson, R. Kinch. LATIN CLUB The purpose of the Latin Club is to stimulate an interest in and an ap- preciation of the Roman people, their language, life and customs. It is affiliated with the Junior League which is a national organ- ization. The members have been working to establish a constitution for the club. Future plans include a Roman Day, a Roman Ban- quet, and an assembly pro- gram. Officers are Consul, Maureen Kerin ; Praetor, Lois Kozalka; Aedile, Betsy Williams ; and Quaestor, Janet Suomela. 56 SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club is affiliated with The Science Club of America. At each meeting a committee pre- sents a prog ram. Their future plans include a speaker from Teachers’ College of Connecticut, a science show, and a science fair. First row, left to right: Mr. Charles Downer, adviser; J. Olson, P. Bodach, B. Blomgren, P. Perry, J. Wind, Mr. Angelo DiMauro, adviser. Second row: C. Bugay, C. Hamlin, D. Thompson, J. Michalski, M. McGrath, G. Begin, G. Slepski, R. Leone. Third row: L. Schubert, J .Brunette, R. Bardoorian, R. Lombardi, P. Leach, D. Warner, D. Lawyer, L. Hull, B. Grant. Fourth row: C. Carter, L. Schoech, E. Deming, R. Peterson, B. Pavlech, W. Suffish, W. Martin, M. Williams, L. Weber. First row, left to right: B. Bergstrom, V. Lundstrom, J. Walsh, C. Macpherson. Second row: P. King, C. Hamlin, D. Lawyer. PERSONAL TYPING CLUB The purpose of the Personal Typing Club is to offer students an oppor- tunity in the typing field. Students enrolled are those who can not fit typing into their regular schedule. 57 MODEL CAR CLUB MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB EIGHTH GRADE ACTIVITIES JUNIOR TRAFFIC SQUAD STAMP CLUB PATRONS BROTHER ' S CLEANERS DI SARRO’S RED WHITE — SELF SERVICE FOOD STORE KENSINGTON HARDWARE LEWIS JEWELERS MIRANTE’S SERVICE STATION MR. MRS. WENDELL P. 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