Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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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

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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

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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