Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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Class History Our freshman year marked the beginning of our high school years. Initiation Day found us dressed as farmers and farmers’ wives .. some of us got our first taste of horseradish and shaving cream. Sue, Laura, Craig, and Dan guided us through our first year. Spirit Week infected us — our enthusiasm payed off when we shared first place in the Spirit Contest with the junior class. There were countless cases of writer’s cramp as we participated in the petition contest. Linda reigned as our freshman attendant. Our restricted dress code was finally lifted. Our freshman year came to a close with “Gone With the Wind” as our tribute to the departing senior class.

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“I remember walking in the plush emerald hills and coming upon a brilliant sunset. I do not know why it struck me as being so different, yet it did. The sky, steaked in shades of scarlet and azure, mellowed to soft, warm, lavender hues. In the moments of change, there remained a splash of amber sun, silent and wise. I have gazed at the sunset many times since then. I have learned that I am not so different from men of ages past, for men have always turned for answers in the skies and oceans and sunsets as I do. Through humility, I have learned the true wealth of myself as a person. I have learned from that wise sunset who has seen the day. But dusk has softly swept its indigo curtain about the sky, the perfect silence of night sighs its farewell. Gentle stars dot the sphere, they nod and know the wisdom of that sunset will always linger in my memory. For sunsets never know a goodbye. — D. Stachelek When students are fortunate enough to have a teacher whose first love is teaching, challenge and exchange in the classroom is possible. Mrs. Phyllis Deming is such a teacher; she has offered her students the opportunity for an enriching educational experience. She has created an atmosphere most conducive to learning by inspiring her students to think and to express themselves. As an expression of appreciation to a fine teacher, we, the class of nineteen hundred and seventy three, gratefully dedicate our yearbook to Mrs. Phyllis Deming. — L. Pen tore

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Our sophomore year was one of changes. The Student Council arranged for smoking priviledges in the school. Dan, Geoff, Diane, and Sue led the class in our activities. Once again we pulled together as a class when Spirit Week came around. Barbara was selected to represent our class in Regina’s court. The sophomore dance was held in the gym, and many of us contributed our efforts toward making it a success. It was a good year that prepared us for the days to follow.