1996 Clark School Interviews

Interview by Chet Polka of the Berlin Historical Society of former Clark School students which included Leo, Jim, Dan and former teacher and special guest Dorothy Thoresen, on the occasion of her and Norm’s 60th wedding anniversary.

We thank the Berlin Historical Society for the work they have done not only for these interviews, but for their efforts in preserving this important part of America’s past. For more information on the Berlin Historical Society, visit: http://berlinareahistoricalsociety.com/

Introduction. Interview with Leo Sobieski and Jim Sobieski.
Former teacher Dorothy Zelinske Thoresen talks about teaching at Clark for 2.5 years.
Interviews with Cinny, Norm Thoresen, Dan, and Claire Sobieski.
Interview with Betty Thoresen, Paul, Joyce, some kids, and Matthew Sobieski
Dorothy wraps up. Leo and Jim review school records, make amazing discoveries.

2 thoughts on “1996 Clark School Interviews

  1. I love this section of our time at Clark School. A school where my mother, Dorothy Zelinske Thoresen taught for 2 ½ years from 1934 to 1936. She had to quit teaching when she married to my dad. Female teachers weren’t allow to be married! Betty Thoresen Bruhn

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