East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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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

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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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Ford Foundation Scholar For our first two years at East High, one of the outstanding members of our class was Alden Nelson. During his junior year he took the Ford Foundation Scholarship test. The following summer he was informed that he had won a scholarship and was to begin his studies in September at Yale University. Now as a freshman at Yale, his record follows that of the record he made at East. Good luck to you, Alden; the Class of ’53 is proud of you. —Makii.yn Pearson Alicia Bardsley U.S. History Contest Winner The junior year, it seems, was the time for winning contests and awards. Our congratula- tions go to Edward Artinian, who, in his junior year, won a United States History contest. The competition was sponsored by the Delaney Coun- cil, Knights of Columbus, for all history students in the six Pawtucket high schools. When the results were published following the final quiz on March 30, 1952, students at East were not surprised to find Ed in first place. Always a wizard at remembering facts and figures, Ed proved that Easterners are tops scholastically as well as athletically. —Marilyn Pearson Alden Nelson Essay Contest Winner Another in a series of outstanding honors was brought to East High School in the spring of our senior year by Alicia A. Bardsley. At that time, it was announced that Alicia had taken first prize in a state-wide essay contest. The theme, entitled The Physically Handicapped — A National Asset , was not an easy one to write, but evidently was not too much for Alicia who has long been interested in journalism and writ- ing in general. We feel sure that Alicia will carry on her excellent work in college. —Lester K. Little Edward Artinian