Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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Mrdu Club First Rim Bill Gardener. VNrndv Robertson. Denise Wilson. Mrs McMahon. Bill Ruff. Linda Schubert, and Cliff Skolmck Second Row J.m Bradburv. Grahm Smith. Shawn Cook. Scott Perzan. Judy Steele, Kim Tack. Clem Gamelin. |im Ruff, and Shawn Per an WERB members: First Row: Mr Jeffrey Wayne. Eric Sweden, and Todd WERB announcer Todd Harris prepares to deliver the news. Harris. Second Row Steve Juengst, Dave Lounder, Scott Perzan, Dan Reeve, Peter Durkee WERB AND MEDIA Providing essential services for both the faculty and the student body, the Media Club is responsible for the smooth operation and general upkeep of the Media Center. The media staff is under the direction of Mr. Jeffrey Wayne, Mrs. Mia McMahon and Mr. Lance Ernest. Club members are trained not only in the use of the library but also in the use of all the audio-visual equipment housed in the Media Center. From the top floor of the Media Center, the Educational Radio of Berlin broadcasts rock, easy listening, and classical music. Under the direction of Mr. Jeffrey Wayne, WERB is in its third year of operation. Licensed student radio operators who have received certification from the Federal Commission run the station. Located at 99.9 FM, WERB has enabled many students to develop radio and broadcasting skills. The Media Club is responsible for the smooth operation of the Media Center. Werb Media Club — 29

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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.

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VOICES The 1980-1981 year brought new activities for the Chorus. With the help of officers, President Dawn Speer. Vice-president Laura Zap-pulla, Secretary Karen Andrukiewicz, Treasurer Jean Colangelo, and Librarian Nancy Elliott, director Mr. James Bruni involved students in many fundraisers. Chorus members sold buttons during the football season, held the Second Anual Talent Night, and sold placemats in February. The Chorus enjoyed a semester working with Mr Thomas Maloney, a student from the Hartt School of Music Mr. Maloney assisted Mr. Bruni with the Holiday Concert. In addition to the Holiday and Spring Concerts, Chorus and Band joined together for a Pop's Concert. Other special events included a Berlin Fair performance, an exchange concert with Valley Regional High School in Deep River, Connecticut, and a trip to New York City. During rehearsal for the Holiday Concert, Carrie Martin practices with her fellow chorus members. The 1980-1981 Berlin High School Chorus. ANNOUNCE- MENTS As one of their Service League activities, four members were responsible for reading the morning announcements. This responsibility included observing the moment of silence, reciting the pledge of allegiance, and reading the notices of scheduled activities and meetings for the faculty and students. This year Cori Karam, Lisa Kleck-owski, Linda Lucchini, and Marina Prado shared this job. Morning Announcers: Cori Karam, Lisa Kleckowski, and Linda Lucchini. 30 — Chorus Morning Announcers