Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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 Transition First Row: George Siriotis, Brenda Stabert, and Maura Liegiot. Second Row John Dailey, Dan Schribert, Gary Symolon, Chris Urso, and James Schribert TRANSITION Transition, the Berlin High pep band, began practicing together in May of 1980. The newly formed band went through many personnel changes, therefore the name Transition seemed appropriate. The band consists of Gary Symolon, vocals and drums; Johnathan Daley, percussion and vocals; Maura Liegeot, keyboards and vocals; Jim Schribert, lead guitar; Dan Schribert, base; Chris Urso, saxophone; George Siriotis, trumpet; and Brenda Stabert, trumpet. Performing at home basketball games, the band played a variety of jazz-rock. One of their foremost responsibilities was to accompany the Drill Team and Color Guard at the basketball games. The band also played at the Berlin Fair, performed a benefit concert for the Italian Earthquake Relief Fund, provided music at middle school drop-ins, and played at many Midget Football games. Before the basketball begins, Gary Symolon checks all of his equipment. As the varsity basketball team starts their warm-ups, George Siriotis, Dan Schribert, and Chris Urso play. THE COMMITTEE Eight years ago, when students were given the right to smoke in school, the Smoking Committee was formed to insure that this right would not be abused. Under the leadership of Mr. David Matthews and headed by Co-chairmen Lori Johnson and Mark Berger, the Smoking Committee is open to juniors and seniors. During their study halls students are assigned to the smoking area and are responsible for cleaning and maintaining order in the area. The committee is also responsible for helping to clean Senior Court. Due to the smoking committee's efforts, students have retained their smoking privileges. Smoking Cofflmillrr Find Rim Mary Zovich. Leslie Ahlqimt. Carleen Cole, and Irene Sinoti . Second R«m Scott Allario. Mark Berger, Tim (jrru, Laura Leicoch. Laurie Johnson. Wendy Bukowski. Lynn Pam-puro Kim h.qmcki Jim Ma erella. and Ann St Amand Third Row Jim Gaffney. Robert Roche. Tom (anelle. rVnntu McGurgan. Amy By leek. Livt Martmelli. Leann Siembab, Deb Cra»o Deb Poskiewic . and |elf Dufkiewic Fourth Row Bill Lennehan. Darryl Durity, Lenny Michaud. Sandy Theriault, Carleen ( aril, .uni I wiry Hamen Transition Smoking Committee — 27

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VOLUN- TEERS Advised by Mr. Stanley Sangeloty, the Service Club volunteers their services to the school and community. Two annual activities are serving refreshments at home basketball games and taking Newington Children's Hospital patients on a fishing trip. Headed by a board of directors, the Service Club is open to boys in grades ten, eleven, and twelve. Bov Sorvicr Club hro Rim Solh Wrndi'huck. Brun- BomoIo. Kevin Crnnbevk .mu) Deen Spilku Second Row Allen Pjjor Murk Sontwon. kciih Bocirom Dun Bugle. end Bnen Boucolo Third Row Kri» HilUlrund. Rnhunl Zuivich. Steven Milkev. Curl kicks Duvr Herr, and Barry Bicklrv Leonard Welch, the winner of Ophelia's first annual Turkey contest, smiles for the camera. Displaying their comradery, members of the Service Club mug for the camera. OPHELIA Berlin High students interested in serving the community had a new opportunity to do so this year. In his first year at Berlin High School, Mr Avi Orn-stein organized Ophelia, a group designed to serve the- town and the state, and to develop leadership abilities in its members. Activities held during the year included the School Turkey contest, which raised over $100.00 for the food bank of New Britain Salvation Army, and Eyes for the Needy, a collection of old eye glasses and cases. A group of Ophelia members attended a conference at the University of Connecticut sponsored by the Alpha Phi Omega, the National Service Fraternity. Ophelia is based on APO and is recognized by them. 2fi — Service Club Ophelia Ophelia Club: First Row: Stephen Lund, Chris Larson, and Jon Dailey. Second Row: Jean Colangelo, Judy Olson, Leslie Maerz, Donna Curtis, Barbera Hackney, Beth Suranna, and Sandy Simon.

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BEACON The Berlin Beacon has been publishing updates on Redcoat sports, editorials, and interesting news articles since 1946. With the help of the Journalism classes and under the guidance of Mrs. Dorothy Tisher and Mr. John Morgan, the Beacon fostered school spirit by keeping the student body informed of Berlin High School events. In addition to news stories, the Beacon included a creative writing section and the popular student personal messages to friends and enemies. This year Karen Bosco was the editor, and Judy Olson served as assistant editor. Beacon Staff: First Row: Judy Olson, Karen Bosco, and Peg Clark. Second Row: Michele Cosgrove, Doug Malone, Donna Ustanowski, Carrie Martin, and Leah Swanson. Conferring with staff members Carrie Martin and Leah Swanson, Edi tor Karen Bosco evaluates the fall edition of the Beacon. Staff member Donna Ustanowski works on an editorial. 28 — Beacon Assistant-editor Judy Olson teaches Michele Cosgrove how to justify copy.