East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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The purpose of the Honor Society is ”... to encourage the develop- ment of high scholarship, strong spirit of service, helpful leadership, and worthy character in the students of Rhode Island High Schools.” At an Honors Assembly held in May, the P. T. A. presented pins and certificates to the thirty-eight East High members. Following the assembly, the new members and their parents were honored by the Student Council at a tea in the school library. —Marilyn Pearson GROUP III Row 1. A. Gallagher, J. Duck, B. Handy. L. McCaughey. B. Bennett. Row 2. J. Lyon. R. Jen- kins. J. Smith. P. Mc- Lellan, J. Lees. GROUP IV Row 1. I. Rutana, J. Nazarian. M. Nazarian, B. Roe, J. Kiclbasa. Row 2. M. Squadrito, E. Artinian, J. Quinn. D. Damiani.

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GROUP I Row 1. M. Petraccia. K. Gregory. E. Brown. S. R. Turner. M. Pearson. Row 2. D. Fleming. C. Watjen, L. Little, N. Campbell, E. Taylor. GROUP II Row 1. R. DuPont, N. Follows, W. Peczka. P. Pearson, M. Sirmon. Row 2. A. Scarpetti, R. Irwin. H. Clemson, L. McClentic. THE RHODE ISLAND HONOR SOCIETY For three years here at East High, many students have worked hard toward becoming members of the Rhode Island Honor Society. To reach their goal, these students have had to attain an over-all average of 85% or better for all of their high school work.

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All-American Swimmer Truly, the most outstanding swimmer ever to compete for East High is the Class of ’53’s own Don Read, son of New England’s great swimming mentor, Mr. Max W. Read. For three years, Don was a freestyle sprinter on the All-state team; and in his last two years, an All-American in the 50 and 100 yard races. In addition, he was on an All-American medly relay team. In his senior year, Don won the National Boys’ Club 50 yard freestyle championship and anchored a crack freestyle relay team. Our class will be rooting for you, Don, as you strive for greater honors at the University of Connecticut. —Norman A. Campbell Don Read Poster Contest Winner Claire Galarneau, who is noted for her clever artistic ability, has truly brought honor to East High by winning a first place award in the National Safety Poster Contest. This means that every school in the country will receive a copy of Claire’s poster for one month’s exhibition. As a junior, Claire received a letter of commendation in a contest sponsored by the American Automo- bile Association. In addition to these outstanding accomplishments, Claire has entered three ex- hibits in the National Red Cross Exchange of Pictures. Congratulations, Claire, from the entire class; best of luck in your future pursuits in advanced art work. —Audrey Scarpetti Claire Galarneau