East Haven High School - Pioneer Yearbook (East Haven, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1937 volume:

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EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Dedication 6 Officers and Advisers 7 Pioneer Staff 8 Faculty ......... 9 School Interiors 12 Seniors . .......................................................... 13 Who’s Who? 33 Look Who's Here! ................................................... 34 Commencement Committees 36 Class Day 37 Address of Welcome 38 Class History ................................................ 39 Class Statistics 42 Class Prophecy 4.3 Class Gifts 46 Class Will 53 Class Poem 56 Activities Class Officers 58 Student Council......... 59 Clubs ........................................................ 60 Traffic Squad 61 The Comet ...................................................... 62 Debating 63 Orchestra 64 Athletics .......................................................... 65 Varsity Basketball 66 Junior Varsity Basketball 67 Girls’ Interclass Basketball 68 Boys’ Intramural Basketball . 69 Track ........................................................... 70 Baseball 71 Cheer Leaders 72 Autographs 73 [5] THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL EAST HAVEN William E. Gii.lis William E. Fackkstrom c he (fflass of 1937 rested fully dedicates the first edition of ‘“The Pioneer” to Muo loyal friends and beloved administrators ‘William £. Qillis William 8. TagerSlroni Superintendent 'Principal [61 His foremost thought has been our success and happiness. His devoted and untiring patience has won our sincere gratitude. EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Gordon William Stevens Business Manager “An honest man is the noblest work of God.’ Miriam Gertri de May Class book Adviser “Thou wert our guide, philosopher, and friend. M Robert Lee Johns Class President J “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm.” Grace Mary Rocco Editor-In-Chief ’By the work one knows the workman.” EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Pioneer Staff First row, left to right: Helen Malone, Robert Morse, Marjorie Ketcham, Ray Bartlett, Grace Rocco, Gordon Stevens, Ralph Flynn, Robert Hartman, Christine Ferraiolo. Second row, left to right: Mr. Joseph Mayo (class adviser), Fred Lendroth, Truman Surprenant, Helene Orlando. Klinore Wrobell, Helen Shoemaker. Vera Blakeman. Irene Paris. Daphne Young. Lauraine Dill. Janet Daniels. Marie Hogan, Fred Clemens, Clayton Buttsteadt. Miss Miriam G. May (classlwiok adviser). The Pioneer Editor-in Chief Business Manager Grace Rocco Gordon Stevens Associates Marjorie Ketcham Ray Bartlett Associates Robert Hartman Ralph Flynn Assistants Janet Daniels Helen Malone Helene Orlando Daphne Yoijnc Fred Clemens Clayton Buttsteadt Ed. u nd Clark Irene Paris Art Christine Ff.rraiolo Fred Lendroth Assistants Helen Shoemaker Vera Blakeman Marie Hogan Truman Surprenant Typists Lauraine Dill Elinore Wrobell Doris Blakeman Advisers Photography Robert Morse Editorial Board Business Board Art Miriam G. May Joseph F. Mayo Aim Haatenen Faculty—Women First row, left to right: Ahti I. Haatenen, Mary E. Sharon, Natalie Porter, Louise Scott, Miriam G. May, irginia L. McLay, Alice K. Dwyer. Second row, left to right: K. Zita Matthews, Alice F.. Hall. Alice M. Gtinnip. Margaret M. Hunt, Jane C. Cox. Laura I. O’Connor, Mary A. Farrell. Daisy C. Geenty. F acuity—Women Louise Scott Dean of Girls, English, Dramatics Emerson College of Oratory, B.L.I. Miriam G. May Chairman. English Department State Teachers College, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, B.S. in Ed. Natalie Porter Cafeteria Mgr., Home Economics Farmington Normal School. B.S. Alice E. Hall Homemaking Connecticut State College, B.S. K. Zita Matthews Social Studies Teachers College of Connecticut, B.E. Daisy C. Geenty History, English New York University, B.S., M.A. Alice M. Gunnip English Alhertus Magnus College, B.A. Marcaret M. Hi nt English Alhertus Magnus College, B.A. Jane C. Cox French, English Connecticut College for Women, B.A. Mary E. Sharon Bookkeeping, Typing, Shorthand Teachers College of Connecticut, B.E. Virginia L. McLay Physical Education Supervisor Arnold College, B.S.P.E. Ahti I. Haatenen Art Supervisor New York School of Fine and Applied Arts Mary A. Farrell Shorthand, Typing Danbury State Normal School Laura I. O’Connor Business Practice, Typing New Haven State Normal School, Columbia University, B.S. Alice E. Dwyer Latin Alhertus Magnus College, B.A. [10] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Faculty—Men First row, left to right: Horace K. Baker. Caryle . Frawley. John K. Maher. William K. Fagerstrom (principal), Matthew K. Tierney, Joseph F. Mayo, Thomas A. Murray. Second row, left to right: Albert M. Knox, Daniel B. Fitts. James S. Maloney, William E. Gillis (superintendent), Carl H. Garvin. F. Meredith Cooper, A. George I’ascale. Faculty William E. Gillis Superintendent Rhode Island Stale College, B.S. William E. Facerstrom Principal Colby College, B.S. Matthew R. Tierney Visiting Teacher, English Holy Cross College, Ph.B. Carl H. Garvin Chairman, Science Department University of New Hampshire, B.S., Ed.M. Albert M. Knox Chairman, Mathematics Department Boston University, A.B. Daniel B. Fitts Chairman, Commercial Department Rhode Island State College Boston University, B.B.A. F. Meredith Cooper Chairman, Social Studies Department Yale University, B.A., M.A. —Men Horace K. Baker Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing Oswego Normal, Industrial Dept., New York University James S. Maloney Hiology, Chemistry, General Science Fordham University, A.B. Caryle V. Frawley General Science, Physics Fordham University, A.B. Joseph F. Mayo H istory Alabama State College, A.B. John E. Maher Physical Education Supervisor. Athletic Director Arnold College, B.S.P.E. A. Georce Pascale ( Music Supervisor y v Yale University School of Music School Interiors Left, lop to bottom: auditorium, shop, serving room, chemistry laboratory. Right, top to bottom: gymnasium, typing room, cafeteria, double classroom. 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As 'long as she doesn't let the fumes overpower her, as she did once or twice this year in the “lab,” her success is assured. Good luck, Sylvia! MILDRED ELIZABETH ANDERSON “Constitution “MiC “(iood spirit is the passport anywhere. Volleyball (1) (2) (3l, Baseball (3), Tennis (3), Basketball (4), Dramatic Club (41, Bing and Pin Committee (4). “Mil” is one of the few natural blondes of our senior class, but she’s a lively one. She is a thoroughly good sport and enjoys participating in everything, particularly in athletics. Her special hobby is skating; she excels at it, too. Iler chosen field, however, is interior decorating, and she hopes to continue her work at an advanced school. BARBARA A. ANDREWS “Bobbie” “What’s the use of worrying?” Swimming (1), Volleyball 2 , Baseball (3), Traffic Squad (4). Barbara, better known to her friends as “Bobbie,” possesses a light-hearted, carefree manner that has led her “in with the gang” whenever there has been any fun to be had. “Bobbie’s” real troubles concern food, because, as most of her friends will testify, she can never get enough of it! Her hobbies are hiking, swimming, and skating. Bight now she’s interested in traveling when she completes her work here. May you travel far and wide, “Bobbie.” RAY H. BARTLETT, JR. -Hugo” I Iarc do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none.” Invention Club, President 11, Aero Club, President (3), Photography Club. Treasurer 4l. Stagecraft Club 4), East Haven Players (4). Traffic Squad 4 , Literary Advisory Board (4), Pioneer, Associate Editor (4). Bay, one of our most sophisticated seniors, possesses a smooth charm which makes him a favorite with all who know him. Despite his busy social life we find him ranking high in his studies. His three great loves are flashy ties, stream-lined planes, and high-powered automobiles. Bay plans to attend M.I.T. to prepare for a career as an aeronautical engineer. Success should be yours. Bay. EMILY ANN BATTIPAGLIA “Em” The blush is beautiful hut sometimes inconvenient. Swimming Club (1), Girl Beserves 2 , Comet, Business Board 4 , Chorus (4). Emily tells us that the most exciting experience she ever had was the time she stumbled and fell into a conductor’s arms when ascending a trolley. She was probably creating one of those dance steps she has exhibited in the “gym” almost every day during second lunch period. Emily hopes to be a secretary, and with her sweetness, steady disposition, and patience, we’re sure she’ll succeed. Her attractive blush should not prove to be a handicap! C14D EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL DORIS FLORA BLAKEMAN “Dot” “Thy cheerful, gentle ways I lo admire.” Dramatic Club (1) (4), Student Council (3), Glee Club (4). Pioneer, Typist (4), Chorus (4). A sparkle here, a sparkle there; sparkles sparkling everywhere. That's “Dot” full of fun. pep. and personality. A fine sport, a good student, and an accomplished singer, she has taken an active part in both scholastic and extracurricular activities. “Dot” has the ambition and energy necessary for a successful career. Happy days, “Dot”! VERA JANE BLAKEMAN “Pe e” “The harden of the world is a lot to hear.” Glee Club (It (41. Dramatic Club 2) (4), Chorus (4). Shorthand Club (4l, Pioneer, Business Board (4). Though an East llavenite, “Pete” is worldly wise in many ways. She has attended four high schools in four years, and we’re sure she likes East Haven the best of the lot. She, like her twin, is a lover of music, and she has appeared in several musical programs. In her spare moments she acts as Mr. Tierney's private secretary—the reason, probably, for so many male tardinesses. She aspires to be a machine operator. Best of luck! WILLIAM JOSEPH BODE “Podic” Life is short and sweet, and you might as well enjoy it. Dramatic Club (1), Cheer Leader (4). “I reckon so is a favorite saying of the young Mr. Bode, a “regular guy” with a host of friends. He's a generous, carefree sort of person who has a smile for everyone and a clever “come hack for every occasion. Have you ever seen him “play dumb”? His hobbies, football, swimming, baseball, and basketball. would seem to show that he is athletically inclined. “Bodie” hopes to travel out West some day. Hide 'em, cowboy! HELEN MAE BURWELL A girl to know and a girl worthwhile. Dramatic Club (ll (4). Stamp Club (3i, Basketball (4), Radio Players (41. It may well he said of Helen that moderation is the keynote to happy and normal living. She is gentle in voice, in manner, and in deed. Her interests are varied—hut whatever she does, she does well. Helen is concerned chiefly about the welfare of others social service work being the type of activity she plans to engage in. She should do well. CLAYTON OTTO BUTTSTEADT “Bud” The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” 4 Chemistry Club 111, Photography Club (4), Stagecraft Club (4), Debating Team (4), Pioneer, Editorial Board (4), Literary Advisory Board (41, Class Statistician l4� . “Bud, a graduate of Momauguin Grammar School, possesses a decidedly mechanical mind. Most of his leisure time is spent hiding in a photographer's dark room. In broad daylight his hobbies are stamp collecting and model airplane building. Having mastered the intricacies of such pastimes, “Bud” intends to proceed to the field of electrical engineering and designing. Best wishes. “Bud”! L' 15 J EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL PATRICIA RUTH CALLAHAN “Pat “Wit, now and then struck smartly, shows a spark.” Swimming Club (1), Tennis (2), Bowling (2), Chorus (4), Comet, Editorial Board (4), Motto Committee. “Pal is a very quiet miss, but flashes of dry humor often darl forth unexpectedly. That bit of Irish one sees in her eyes might explain I he reason the reason why she is such an expert columnist as well. “Pal’s hobbies are reading and drawing, this Iasi quite filling as a step toward her ambition to become an interior decorator. Top o' the morning, “Pat ! CLAYTON EDWARD CASSIDY “Hop-a-long ” “Kiki “Good nature and good sense must ever join.” Traffic Squad (2) 13), King and Pin Committee (4), Glee Club (4), Head Cheer Leader (4), Bowling Club (41, Chorus (4). Cassidy got his name from the picture, “Hop-a-long Cassidy — although we are unable to see a resemblance in anything but the name. He is good natured and never worries. Undisturbed, unruffled, and content, he goes his way without making any “bones” about it. His hobby is hiking and his ambition, to travel around the world. We hope he doesn’t intend to walk it! JOAN ELIZABETH CASSIDY “She’s not merry, loud, or gay. But enjoys life in a sweet, quiet way.” Bowling (2), Glee Club (1) (4), Chorus (4l. Joan can be most aptly described as “sweet —sweet to look upon and no less sweet to know. She has a sweet voice, too, which makes her much in demand where musical activities are concerned. Despite her quiet ways, Joan is also a sports fan. her favorites being swimming and bowling. If she achieves her ambition, she’ll be not just another secretary but “the secretary. ETHEL ANN CHAPKOVITCH “Chappy” “Smiling and cheerful all day long.” Fashion Designing Club (1), Typing Club (4). Ever since Ethel graduated from the Union School, she has wanted to become a nurse. With her smiling face and precious good nature, we’re sure she’ll make things pleasant for her patients. Singing, dancing, and ice skating are her hobbies, but judging from the way she used to go at that typewriter during club period, we’d say that typing should be included in that list as well. Success, “Chappy ! WILBUR EDMUND CLARK “Bud J “Handsome is as handsome docs.” Class President 1), Traffic Scpiad 1 2t (3) 4), Classbook Committee, Chairman (4), Pioneer, Editorial Board (4). “Bud. who, by the way, is one of the more “sought after” lads in school, isn’t a bit conceited about his popularity. He is proud of the fact, though, that he had his first baby carriage ride on the day the Armistice was signed a real patriot, don’t you think? As far as hobbies are concerned, swimming, boxing, and rowing meet his fancy. N.Y.ll. is his destination after graduation. Good luck, “Bud ! Cl 6] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL FREDRICK DEWITT CLEMENS “Fred” A smile for every l oy and two for every girl. Dramatic Club 111, East Haven Players 41, Hi-Y (4l. v The Adonis of our high school! East Haven’s ever cheerful cherub! Did anyone ever see him otherwise? Fred is noted for his voluminous smile, his fast driving, and his “way” with the women (teachers not excluded). He aspires to be an actor, and with his excellent speaking and singing voice, he is likely to succeed. MURIEL COOK “Cookie Nicer are none than she. Hodge Podge Club (1), Bowling Team (21, Public Speaking Club (3), Dramatic Club (4), Chorus (41. Muriel’s sweet disposition, pleasing personality, and winning smile have made us happy to know her. We rarely get a classmate such as she. Quiet and serious. Muriel, nevertheless, is a companionable person. With her many virtues, she is bound to succeed in her chosen work hairdressing. You have our good wishes, “Cookie.” ROBERT LLOYD COPPERTHITE “Cop” (iood-hcarted and agreeable to all. Chemistry Club, Secretary (11, Track (3) (4), Baseball (41, Traffic Squad (41. It was not until his Senior year that “Cop” really began to pay attention to the women; and before we realized it. he had become quite a social butterfly —if you can imagine a butterfly well over one hundred and fifty pounds in weight. Possibly his duties as a member of the traffic squad are responsible— for the inclination, not for the weight! “Cop’s” hobbies include hunting, fishing, and art—particularly the latter, since he hopes some day to be an artist. Good luck, “Cop”! IUSTIN GOODWILL CORNELL “Crumbs” Care’s an enemy to life.” Baseball (1), Traffic Squad (41. Justin was born in Hartford, December 31, 1918, and his hobbies from that time to this have been eating and sleeping. In spite of that, however, if bis work in the chemistry “lab” augurs true, be should have a future as an experimental scientist. Justin has ability, a laugh, and a likable manner. We’re for him! WILLIAM RAYMOND COWLES “Bur A lion with the ladies. Orchestra (1), Hi-Y (li. Fencing (2), Comet, Advertising Manager (4), Prom Committee (4). “Bill” is a fast man on the dance floor and the accelerator—particularly when he is accompanied by a member of the fair sex. He plans to attend college, and from then on he will desert “terra firma” to become an army flier, beginning bis flight training at Randolph Field. More “revs” to you, “Bill’ ! Cl 71 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL GLORIA MARGARET CRANDALL Glor” “California, Here I Come.” Basketball (1) (3) (41, Glee Club (3), Tap Dancing 31, Badminton (3), Dramatic Club (3) «4). Radio Players 4). “May I Have the Next Romance With You?” Gloria certainly put that song over with a bang—we understand that the responses were many and persistent! Gloria came only this year from Hamden, but her pleasing voice and her charming personality made her instantly popular with us. She aims to be a secretary and has the “makings” of a good one! MARIAN BRIGHTWELL CUNNINGHAM “Blondie” “She's a quiet lass -sometimes. Chorus (2t (41, Glee Club 41. In spite of Marian's efforts to master ping pong, swimming still holds the distinction of heading her list of favorite athletic activities. As far as ability in other lines is concerned, we'd say that it is in singing that she's the “tops. With her voice and personality plus her blonde hair—she ought to become a sensation if her voice has stood the strain suffered in the cafeteria study hall. JANET THERESE DANIELS Her faithfulness is sincere and her success assured.” Bowling tl), Volleyball (1), Swimming Club (It, Girls’ Athleti IT), Swimming Team, Captain 21 (3), Tennis (2), Badminton (31, Comet, sistent Editor (4), Debating Team (4t. Pioneer, Editorial Board 04), Haven Players (4), Literary Advisory Board 4t. Janet is a student who believes in using school as an educational institution. Her list of activities proves, however, that she could never be called a “grind.” A very versatile person, she is just as capable of winning a swimming championship as she is of obtaining the highest mark in a test or writing the best editorial for the school paper. She plans to continue her work at college— and we know she’ll reach the very highest grade! LOUISE ELIZABETH DIDOW “Low” “Charms strike the sight. ami merit wins the soul. Dramatic Club (It (4� , Tennis (2), History Club (2), Archery (3), Hiking Club 3), Typewriting Club 4� . Debating Club 4l, Literary Advisory Board (4), King and Pin Committee (4). “Lou” is a winsome brown-haired lass who can do everything well. She’s a good athlete, an extensive reader, a fine artist, and one of the most sociable girls in school. Her success here is only the first round in the ladder of life: and we’re sure that she’ll mount higher and higher, particularly if she enters the teaching profession, as she plans right now! •• LAURAINE ELSIE DILL “Rainy” t “True worth is in being, not in seeming.” Swimming Club fl). Athletic Club tl), Tennis Club (2), Skating Club l2), Dramatic Club (3) (4), Spanish Club (3), (4), Pioneer, Typist (4t. Lauraine is a regular girl in every way. shape, and manner. She has enviable blonde hair and a cute smile. Lauraine has found time to do her work accurately and efficiently, and to engage in a number of activities at the same time. She expects to attend Columbia University to train for a position as court stenographer. She should make the grade! U8] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ALFRED ERIC DOHNA “Dick Oh. he sits high in ail the people’s hearts.” Aero Club 2t (31, A. A. Publicity Manager (4), Class Treasurer (41, Comet. Editor-in-Chief (4), Baseball 4 . Varsity Manager 41. “Dick” is the type of chap we are glad to have as a classmate, lie has a becoming smile and a pleasing personality which have made him most popular. In addition, he is serious-minded and persevering, with that high aim in life and the determination to work for it that make great men. “Dick” plans to attend the Yale School of Kngineering anil then train in the Army Air Corps. Best of luck, “Dick”! HELEN DORIS DONALSON “ found' Iter modest looks the cottage might adorn. Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. Hodge Podge Club 111, Health Club (2 . Bowling (2 , Baseball (2), Public Speaking Club (3), Chorus (41, Student Council, Secretary-Treasurer 4 . Flower Committee (41. Helen is our class beauty there is no doubt about it—and her personality is just as attractive as her pretty face. She skates, she swims, she bowls. No wonder sin keeps fit! She hopes to enter business college next fall. Keep that in mind anti you’ll understand the sudden boom in business when she gets to work! ANITA VIOLA D'ONOFRIO “Skecder” “Deeds are better than words.” Hodge Podge Club (It, Junior Red Cross (2t (31, Chorus (4t.( Anita is a girl of few words, but what she says means something. She has never been known to have a bit of trouble with any teacher proof, certainly, of a sweet and even disposition. Her hobbies are reading and swimming. She wants to be a stenographer, and she should be a good one as she has already been awarded two pins and a certificate for her work in shorthand. JOSEPH DUFOURNEY “Squint” “Small things win great commendation.” Hockey (2) (31, Basketball (4), Handicraft Club (4). Although “Joe” may he unusually quiet, he is alert and always eager to recognize his pals with a friendly smile. As captain of his homeroom basketball team, he has given them the spirit needed to fight for victory. He is interested in becoming a machinist; and we think that if he perseveres, he cannot help but reach the top! VIOLA CLAIRE FENNEY “Voila” “Her words are like pearls, scarce but precious. Fashion Designing Club (It, Dramatic Club (4), Girls’ Chorus 4), Flower Committee (4). Viola may be one of the most demure girls in the senior class, but she certainly is clever. An orchid to you, Viola, for your work in starting the tatting craze in East Haven. Art and cooking are her favorite hobbies with beautiful drawings and chocolate cakes the result. Viola hopes to become a commercial artist we know that she cannot help but be successful. L191 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTINE MARIE FERRAIOLO “Chris” “We like your style—your friendly smile. Basketball (1) (2), Spanish Club (1), Field Hockey (21, Baseball (3l, Dramatic Club (4), Homeroom Secretary 41, Pioneer, Art Editor. “Chris” keeps fit by being active not only in sports but in dancing as well; and from observing her dancing at our school socials, we don’t wonder at her spending so many of her summer evenings at the Mansfield ballroom. Her ambition is to be a hairdresser, and from what we have seen, she certainly will be able to accomplish it! ELEANOR MARGARET FLYNN “EC' “Oh, what a blessing to say what you mean! Chorus (1) (3), Basketball (2) (3), Dancing Club (3) (4), Paddle Tennis Team (3) (4). Eleanor exemplifies an ideal classmate—a good student, a cheerful, willing helper, and a participator in many activities. As a student in the town of Waterford, she won the John C. Geary prize for proficiency in arithmetic. We shall remember her here for her extensive vocabulary utilized by her to make just the right remarks at the right time. Carry on, “El”! RALPH JAMES FLYNN “Butch” “Knowledge is the fruit of study.” Chorus (1) (2) (4), Debating Club (It, Se Ju Be (2l (3), Club President 3� , Dramatic Club 3 , Traffic Squad (3), Junior Social Club 3l. Dancing Club 31 4), Club President (4), Pioneer, Business Board (4� , Classbook Committee (4), Motto Committee, Chairman (4). Ralph has distinguished himself for his clever thinking, his profound reasoning, and his remarkable business sense. Many a time we have marveled at the ease with which he saw through the most involved problems particularly those arising at senior class meetings. Ralph wants to be a business manager, and such an industrious worker as he will surely manage successfully any project he undertakes. JANE BERNADINE GILLIS “Midge” “Sweetness is a virtue.” tiquett£)CIub T), Girl Reserves (3) (4), Comet, Business Board (4), ('.Mss UtepWian (41. Qpjane fants to be a companion-secretary, and she certainly would make a 4 rkM lV ne for anyone desiring a radiant personality. She is a veritable ray oVymsJyine from the top of her curly head to the tips of her toes. She con-sicrers heading and sports her hobbies, but shorthand is her favorite study. For her' clever work in it she has been awarded two certificates from the Gregg Publishing Company. Keep up the good work, Jane! MORTON GOODWIN “Mike” “Good sportsmanship makes a popular man. Swimming 2 . Football (2). Basketball 4). Varsity Manager 4� . Comet. Sports Editor (41, Dramatic Club (41, Traffic Squad (4), Flower Committee 4i. “Mike” is a so-called “sports fiend.” This year he has attained the very important position of manager of the Varsity basketball team, and he has fulfilled his duties faithfully and well. It is said that “Mike” used to be very bashful, but he is overcoming that characteristic slowly and surely. He aims to be a sports writer for a reliable newspaper—and judging from his work on the Comet, we think he’ll accomplish that aim. £ 20 D EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL PAUL ANTHONY GRASSO “PG” “Athletic versatility personified.” 3), Football (3'1, Varsity Baseball (3l (4), Athletic Club Homeroom Vice-President (2l« Track Team (2) 41, Traffic Squad (4i, Student Council 4i, 41. Paul is a flash on the football field, where his swiveling hips and edtic toe are always the main attractions; the baseball diamond has been tlu lion of many feats of athletic prowess as well. If his ambition to attend colic is fulfilled, the name, Paul Grasso, will go down in the annals of sport history RAYMOND G. HANLEY “Ray” The I ortl helps him who helps himself.” Dramatic Club (2) (3) (4). Dancing Club (3) (4), Student Council (4), Cafeteria Committee (4). “Ray” moved to East Haven from the big town of Stratford but we don't hold that against him! Phis year he has distinguished himself by causing many hilarious moments in his spare time (8:15 A. M. to 3:00 P. M. 1, particularly in English class. He is a great baseball fan and quite a player himself. Don’t get caught off the bag. “Ray”! IRVING ALEXANDER HANSON “Irv” Men of few words arc the best men. Motion Picture Club (3), Chess and Checker Club (4 l. Swimming Club (4l. Irv” wants to be a technical expert on engines. He is very well fitted for this job because he has long been in the habit of taking apart anything he touches—just to see what makes it tick. “Irv” likes swimming, football, hockey, and almost any other sport. He owns a motorcycle and a speed boat and has had quite his share of thrills. Good luck, “Irv”! i KENNETH GERALD HARTLIN “Kenny” No one knows what he'll do till he tries. Glee Club (ll (2), Baseball (2) (3 (4), Varsity Captain (4), Tennis (2), Hockey (3), Basketball (4), Flower Committee (4). “Kenny” has found it hard to find a school made to order. That's why he attended eight grammar schools and three high schools before coming to East Haven. He loves to clean teachers’ cars and engage in athletic activities. He wants to make the big leagues some day, and we shouldn’t be a bit surprised if he did! ROBERT SCHUMAN HARTMAN “Bob” He's been true to one person. Tower, Editor (1), Comet, Circulation Manager (4), Pioneer, Associate Business Manager (4), Class Vice-President (4). Our vice-president is an excellent product of Tuttle School. His activities seem to show that he is very much interested in journalism both from the editorial and business point of view. Bob” is good natured and never worries. His hobby is collecting stamps and spare pennies the pennies going, of course, into buying gasoline for his car. Cheerio, “Bob”! C21] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL GEORGINA BELL HAWTDM “Georgie “Jolly, good-natured, ami sweet; She’s a «irl you’d like to meet.” Scenery Club (1), Volleyball l2l (4), Senior Dramatic Club (4), Literary Advisory Board 4 , Chorus 4 , Motto Committee (4). “Oh-h bdy!”—Martha Kaye’s trademark, to be sure, but our own Georgina doesn’t do so badly with it herself. Ask her to imitate Patsy Kelly for you, or any other actress, for that matter. Very good, “Georgie,” but you’ll have to control yourself if you intend to teach youngsters, or you’ll be teaching them to cut capers. Best of luck to a clever girl! JOHN HOGAN “Shanty” “Why should I l c ruled by custom? Rules were only made for those too weak to break them.” Swimming Team (1) (2) (3) (4). Although “Shanty” is small, he is full of pep. Since he hails from the shore, it is only natural that he enjoys sailing and swimming (in both of which sports he excels), with billiards and hockey thrown in for good measure. He wants to become an officer on an ocean liner—and he'll be right at home there! MARIE E. HOGAN To those who know thee not, no words can paint; And those who know thee, know all words are faint. Glee Club 1) (2), Basketball 1) 14 , Kifle Club (2) (3 , Badminton (21 (3), Swimming i2) (3), Field Hockey 12 (3), Bowling (2) (3 4 , Pioneer, Business Board 4l. Comet. Business Board (4). Marie is sweet, irresistible, and irrepressible. Her pleasant smile and her congenial ways have helped to make her very popular. She has the happy faculty of giggling at the weakest jokes, and she has a subtle sense of humor herself. Marie possesses just the right amount of friendliness, courtesy, and frankness. In ability she ranks high. We know she’s going to make a fine teacher. FRED LEE HOLMES, JR. “Holmsie” “Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons. It is to grow in the open air, and to eat and sleep with the earth.” Nature Club (1). Fish and Game Club (4). Although “Holmsie” aspires to be a draftsman, his hobbies show signs of his appearing in some of our future sportsmen’s shows. He gets most of his fun out of hunting, tramping, fishing, and camping. Lee has distinguished himself as being absent more than anyone else in his homeroom—pursuing his hobbies? You deserve the best, Lee! GEORGE PETER HOWARD “Howie” “Docs well, acts nobly,—no one could do more. Shorthand Club (1), Homeroom Basketball (1). Glee Club (2), Junior Social Club (3), Varsity Basketball (4), Bowling Club (4), Chorus (4). “Howie” is a handsome and clever scholar who is continually winning friends as a result of his pleasing personality. He has done great work as a member of the Varsity team, and will do splendidly in anything he attempts because he has “what it takes.” “Howie would like to become an accountant. We wish him the best of luck! [22] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ARCHIE WALKER HUBBARD And puts himself upon his good behavior. Glee Club (1) (2) (4l, Fish and Game Club (4l, Literary Advisory Board (4). “Archie” is a very quiet lad from Momauguin. so quiet, in fact, that you can never tell when he is around. His hobbies are reading, radio building, hunting, and fishing. He likes best to “dissect” all kinds of machines—just for the fun of rebuilding them. “Archie” has an ambition to become an elec trical engineer. Good luck to him! LEONARD JACKSON “Len Oblivious to unwanted things is he. Chemistry Club (1), Swimming Team 2 (3) 4 , Varsity Baseball (4). “Len” is best known to us as an excellent swimmer. His one failing is that he has never been known to do a hit of homework—especially in English. He should he glad that the time has come when he won't receive his daily zeros on that score. We know that “Len” will acquire ambition some day, and we hope for his success in the future. LOIS IRENE JOHNSON “Johnnie” Oh. blest with temper whose unclouded ray Can make to-morrow cheerful as to-day. Scrapbook Club (1), Junior Red Cross (2), Comet, Business Boartl (4l, Chorus 14 . Lois is the grandest kid; she'll do exactly as she’s bid! She tackles anything she’s asked to do with courage, conviction, and zest. She has attended four high schools and hasn't missed a day yet. Remarkable, but true! Lois has been a model secretary for the English department this year—getting in practice for her next year’s position as a stenographer. Keep up the good work. Lois. We’re with you! MURIEL MARILYNN JOHNSON Hang sorrow! care will kill a cat; And, therefore, let’s be merry. Happy Days (2) 3 , Swimming Team (2), Basketball (3) (4), Dramatic Club I4i, Comet Staff (4). Class Gift Committee 4� . Muriel s pleasant face and merry disposition have made her a very popular young lady at East Haven. When she must, she can be very serious, but we all like her best when she is not. She is primarily interested in sports, and can always be counted upon to be Miss Me Lay’s “right-hand woman” when the occasion arises. She should make an “Ace-High” physical education teacher.. ROBERT LEE JOHNSON “Bob” High-erected thoughts seated in a heart of courtesy. Class Swimming Team 2 , Varsity Swimming Team (3), Chess and Checker Club (4), Student Council, President (4), Class President f4). “Bob,” our class president, is without a doubt the most popular fellow in school. He is a congenial person with a friendly word and a famous smile for everyone. He is a tireless worker who can always he counted upon to give ardent support to every school activity and to represent the student body admirably at public functions. “Bob” plans to attend Connecticut Stale College —and we expect to hear great things from him there! C 23] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ELMER HERBERT JONES “Popeye” These l ooks on ‘how to win success Have left my problem all unsolved; They sound inspiring hut I find There’s always too much work involved.” Glee Club (1) (4), Assembly Chairman 1 , Traffic Squad (1) (2) (3), Chorus (4l. Cries of “There’s Elmer”—“Oh Elmer”—heard in our halls show us just how popular Elmer is—with the girls! Elmer’s hobbies, however, show that the field and stream interest him more than the fair sex—because he likes nothing better than camping and swimming. Elmer hopes to become a great singer and musician, and with the experience he has had here, he should succeed. EDWARD JOHN JAMES KARMAZYN “Streaky” He who strives will never fail.” Astronomy Club (1), Dancing Club (41. “Streaky” is a graduate of the Laurel Grammar School. He is a quiet, reserved boy, whose ambition is to work himself into a good job, presumably in a restaurant—since he is holding down a part-time job in one now. He has many hobbies, among them basketball, swimming, baseball, football, woodworking, and airplane modeling. All in all, he's a likable chap, and one who should get along. BERTHA ALICE KAWRA “Bunny” A witty girl, with lots of chccr— A laugh or smile when she is near.” Tennis tl). Homemaking Club (1) (2l, Baseball (2l, Field Hockey (2), Athletic (4). To be with “Bunny” is to forget your troubles—for there is never a dull moment when she is near. Her lively wit and her cheerful smile have helped to enliven many a dreary hour. Her sunny disposition should make her very popular with those who patronize her beauty salon. EDWARD KENNEY “Eddie” “Ed” Not that I dislike studying, hut I like fun hcttcr.” “Eddie” has a great sense of humor and enjoys cracking jokes of his own which aren’t haltH 5 yfle fe k'nown by his original swagger, impish grin, and tell-tale finger ta.allIs uort s. but has no specific line of activities, other than, as he says. trouMe? rl£3 undecided as to what he wants to do —but we bet it will be something gt od! MARJORIE JANE KETCHAM “Marge” “There is no .substitute for earnestness. Dramatic Club (1) (2) (31 (4), Glee Club (1) (2) (4), Traffic Squad (1) (2l (4), Girl Reserves (3) (4l, Stagecraft Club, Secretary (4), Photography Club 111 (2) (4l.Pioneer, Associate Editor (41. East Haven Players (4l, ('lass Poet (4 . “Marge” tells us that her ambition is to travel widely. The number of schools she has attended (sixteen in all 1 would seem to show that she has traveled plenty already. At East Haven she has had a hand in just about every activity high school offers. She “super excels” in dramatics, but contrary to the usual run of actresses, she has a scholastic record which points toward success in anything she may attempt. A business career? (Jo to it. Marge. C24] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL HARRY DANIEL KIERNAN Music hath charms. Astronomy Club (1), Orchestra (4), Chess and Checker Club (4), Orchestra (4). This gifted young musician plays not only in the school orchestra, but in a dance orchestra on the side as well. He is said to be able to tackle a piano with his eyes blindfolded and one hand tied behind his back and “floor” it in two minutes with the “Twelfth Street Hag.” Harry plans to study in Maryland next year, by way of fulfilling his desire to become a dentist. With a musical accompaniment. Harry? MARJORIE JOAN LIEDKE “Marge Serene and contented she goes her way. And cares not what the world may say. Library Club (1), Bowling Club (4), Homemaking Club (4). Marjorie! Quiet, reserved, yet a good sport with a sense of humor. Piano playing anti walking take up most of her spare time—but a busy high school student has little spare time. Marjorie plans to become a hairdresser of the first quality she should go a long way toward her goal! FRED GEORGE LENDROTH “Swigs The wisest man could ask no more of fate than to he simple, modest, manly and true. Glee Club (4 , Pioneer, Art Editor (4� . This tall, modest, and handsome youth is the class artist. He is an extremely likable person with a permanent smile, which, when the occasion warrants it and when it doesn’t too, assumes such immense proportions that he is unable to control it. Fred tells us that when he was a small boy, he fell three stories without injuring himself. So! Better stick to art rather than to tall stories, Fred! MARY LUCILLE LUONGO “Mare y A good scout and a perfect lady. Etiquette Club (1), Girl Reserves (2). Dramatic Club (1) (4). Although one of our more silent classmates, Mary is, nevertheless, very-active physically and mentally. For her swimming is “tops” in the field of sports. Mary first acquired the reading habit back in Gerrish School. Today she likes nothing better than to read a good book, or to listen to fine music. Mary wants to be a department store buyer, and we all wish her the best of luck! LORRAINE MacARTHUR “Mac A jolly, all-round girl is she. And athletics are her specialty. olleyball ('ll (31 (4), Baseball (ll. Glee Club (ll (2), Swimming Team (1) (2) f3), Ping Pong (3), Basketball (1) (2) (4). Traffic Squad (1) (4). Dramatic Club (4), Literary Advisory Board (4), Cheer Leader (4), Class Gift Committee (4). Personality plus—that’s “Mac”! Cheerful, happy-go-lucky, and lively, she is the embodiment of that indefinable something which all of us would like to possess. When she’s not “mischief making,” “Mac” settles down to show what she really can do in school and out proving that charm and intelligence do go hand in hand. She is proficient in sports—well equipped to pursue a career as a teacher of physical education. 12S1 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL WILLIAM MACLACHLAN “Scotty” “Life without sports is not life. Varsity Baseball (4). “Scotty resembles all boys in that he likes all kinds of outdoor sports. He is principally interested, however, in becoming a first-rate professional baseball player. He certainly should make good, for his height gives him an excellent advantage and he has been playing baseball throughout his high school years. May you “deliver” the goods, “Scotty”! JOHN ELLSWORTH MALE “Malic” “Why should I work ami make myself mad? Athletic Club (1), Track (2� (3), Rifle Team (3), Varsity Basketball (4). “Malie,” one of our varsity basketball players, has high ambitions. He wants to join the navy, not to see the world by way of the sea, but to see it by way of the air. Getting down to earth, Malie” likes to dance and to drive a car. To quote him—“My cars have dandy pickup; I generally average one blonde and two brunettes. Keep up your flying speed, kid! HELEN THERESE MALONE “Say not that she did well or ill, Only, ‘she did her best.’ ” Fashion Designing Club, Vice-President (It, Swimming Club (1), Student Advisory Board (2). World Affairs Club (3), Motion Picture Club (3), Bowling (3) (4), Golf f3), Debating Team (4), Comet, News Kditor (41, Pioneer. Editorial Board (4), Chorus (4), Basketball (4). East Haven Players 4 . Volleyball. Captain (41, Class Prophet (4 . Classbook Committee (4). Helen, the pride and joy of the class, has been such a busy person during her high school career dipping into this and that and doing a swell job every time! In spite of her willingness to participate in the more intellectual activities. Helen has still had time to be an ardent sports fan and to be “in” on all the current fun. At present her goal is college and from there she’ll go places! ALICE WHITBY MAWNEY “Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.” Glee Club (4). Don't let the fact that Alice is one of our more reserved classmates fool you. She is not hard to get acquainted with, and once known, she remains an unchanging friend. She is going to write the great American novel some day after she has graduated from Duke University- and she may do a lot of singing, too, if her work in the Glee Club is any criterion. RICHARD LOUIS MILCHERT “Dick” “Take what is, trust what may be; That's life's true lesson.” Chemistry Club (1), Junior Hockey Team (3), Student Council (4), A. A. Chairman 4l. Comet. Business Board (4 , Class Day Committee f4). East Haven will certainly miss our champion salesman, “Dick”—especially on the advertising staff of the Comet. He’s a happy-go-lucky, good-natured fellow, always ready to join in on a good time—and equally ready to help put any school activity over “with a bang”! His weakness (have you guessed it?) is women. He literally slays them if you would believe what you hear. “Dick” plans to attend Connecticut State College. We’re for him! [26] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL DOROTHY MARIE MORAN “Do ” Lovely to look at -delightful to know. Skating (21, Student Council 4 , Comet, Exchange Editor 41. A pair of sparkling eyes and a pair of gaily smiling lips—“Dot”! This charming colleen, who has made the information desk one of the highspots of interest this year, plans to toil away her time pounding on a typewriter in some office. Full of life and the joy of living, with ardent admirers on all sides. “Dot” will not type for very long! ROBERT EDWARD MORSE “Morsey” I hate nohody; I am in charity with the world. Aero Club (3), Club President (4), Comet, Staff Photographer (41, Stagecraft Club 4 . Pioneer, Photography Editor 4). “Morsey” has been chief engineer of the school broadcasting system this year and, of course, has been blamed for the squeaks and squeals and rumblings that have at times floated into the classrooms. Between radio and photography he has been kept busy but he has managed to find time to get to the airport frequently just to keep up on the “latest in aeronautieg. “Morsey” plans to study engineering and then train in the Navy Air Corps. May you fly high, “Bob”! HELENE JOAN ORLANDO Intelligence plus personality equals success. Weavers Club (1 , History Club (2), Archery Club 3 . Dramatic Club (4l, Pioneer, Editorial Board 14). Debating Team (4). Traffic Squad (4). Helene is petite, amiable, quiet, and demure in class—but just give her an opportunity to argue! She has been a shining star on the debating team, displaying the energy, the wit. and the power for quick and clever thinking so essential in that activity. Helene is interested in journalism, and plans to attend Columbia to study for a career in it. We predict success for her. STEPHANIA STELLA ORMANCHUCK “Sophie” A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Sewing Club (1), Field Hockey (2), Baseball (3), Homemaking (4). “Sophie” has the distinction of being able to combine a rare good nature with a rare fiery temper if you can figure how she does it. She is always ready, willing, and able for a good hot argument, but she’s a lot of fun to know. Her ambition is to become the leading dressmaker and designer in America. With her spunk as an assurance, can we doubt her success? IRENE ANNE PARIS Her air, her manners, all who saw admired. Basketbjiif '12 . Tennis (3), Shorthand Club (4). Dramatic Club f4). Student -Council (4), Traffic Squad (4). Pioneer, Editorial Board 4 . Chorus 14), Classbook Committee (4). Pretty hair, nice eyes-good-natured, attractive—Irene is one of our most popular girls. She is the kind gentlemen reputably prefer the “quiet until you know her” type but jolly and fun-loving when she is in the company of friends. Irene is interested in becoming a buyer. With her charm and her ability she should make a “corking good” one. n 27i EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ELSIE KATHERINE PEACH “Peaches “Joyful and happy I go my way. Basketball (1), Glee Club (1) (4), Senior Dramatic Club (4), Cheer Leader (4). If cheering could win a basketball game, “Peaches” would have a long list of victories chalked up to her credit, for she performed her cheer-leading with vim and vigor. “Peaches” seems a suitable nickname for her always cheerful, always gay. always right there when there’s anything to do. Her hobbies are sports and dancing, and her ambition, to be a private secretary. ARTHUR WHITNEY PORTER “An “All I have to do is stir up my ambition. Dramatic Club (1), History Club (2), Swimming Club (4), Chess and Checker Club (4). “Art” is an easy-going, fun-loving fellow to whom study is merely a pastime. His “why-worry” attitude has won him many friends. We hope “Art” will achieve success in his ambition to become a world-champion chess player. Although it does require some thought, we think he can do it. Lots of luck to you, “Art.” FRANK JOHN POSKUS “Hot High ambition—to fly high. Pole Vaulting and Track Team (1) (2t (3), Athletic Club (4). An all-around athlete, Frank finds time to participate in golf, football, hunting, fishing, and hockey. His outstanding work as a member of the track team, where he specialized in pole vaulting, and his ambition to become an aviator prove that the law of gravity cuts no ice with him. Happy landings, Frank! ELENE ELIZABETH RAMSEY “Nibbs” Eat, drink, and be merry.” Ping Pong (2) (3), Traffic Squad (4), Glee Club (4). Helene is one of those girls who just loves to have a good time. She is loads of fun herself and finds it very easy to appreciate others. Her particular hobbies are dancing and swimming. Although she is a good scholar, she has no specific career in mind at the present time. Here’s luck to her in whatever she may decide to attempt. RAPHAELINA LOUISE RICHITELLI “Raye “ ’Tis gram! to fpcak your mind outright.” Homeroom President 1 . Student Council (1). Glee Club fl). Volleyball (2) (3), Basketball (2). Baseball (2), Literary Advisory Board (4t, Cafeteria Management (4), Dramatic Club (4), Class Day Committee f4). “Raye” hopes to become a teacher, and we’re sure she’ll handle such a position nobly if she continues to be as clever at it as she has been in English class during this past year. A mermaid in swimming, a “shot” in basketball, a “wow” at tap dancing, but still a novice at ping pong! Don’t w'orry, “Raye” Rome wasn’t built in a day, you know! C 28 ] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL GRACE MARY ROCCO “She is ever precise and promise-keeping.” Italian Club (1). Hiking Club (2), Photography Club (4), Student Council (4), Cafeteria Committee (4), Pioneer, Editor-in-ChW (4• Dependability is the word that best describes GrartL nways rea 4y to help, ever cheerful, a good student, a sincere friend -wgyn wior You jj nne ask from one girl. That she is esteemed by all who know her I Xrvidenced by the important duties which have been entrusted to her during the past year. Grace plans to be a school teacher. With her dignified bearing and her efficiency she should have a successful teaching career. STANLEY E. SAPETO Silence is golden. ' Nature Club (1), Fish and Game Club (4). This tall, fair-complexioned, modest youth comes from the Laurel School district. He is a most studious person—always has his work done with no “to-do” about it. He has not decided just what he wants to do—but when he does, he will see that it’s well done—we’re sure of it! EDWARD AUGUST SARANITZKY “£ T Tis well to lie true and honest. Scout Club (It, Athletic Club (4). “Ed” is an extremely likable fellow whose quiet, friendly ways have made him many friends. Ever since his graduation from Highland School “Ed” has been greatly interested in sports. He never talks about himself, but we’ve heard that he wants to go to Connecticut State College to continue his studies. Good luck, “Ed.” ELWOOD F. SCOBIE “Ely” “5co6e” A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find. Basketball 1 (4), Varsity Captain (4), Chess and Checker Club i4 . Class Gift Committee, Chairman (4). “Scobe” is one of our A number one men—a thoroughly good sport, a likable chap, and a swell pal! He excels in sports, is a neat dresser, loves to have a good time, and has a keen sense of humor. He goes for bright-colored socks and brown-haired girls in a big way. He hopes to continue his studies along engineering lines. Best of luck, “Scobe.” HELEN HARRIET SHOEMAKER N Quietness has its own charms.” Swimming Club (1), Basketball (1 (4), Shorthand Club (1), Stamp Club (3), World Affairs Club (3), Typing Club (41. Quiet? A little, but just as ready to take part in the fun as the more boisterous. As stamp collecting is her hobby, Helen manages to keep her friends more than busy saving all types and sizes for her. She is an excellent pianist, even though she is bashful about displaying her abilities in that line. She wants to be a teacher—we know her pupils will love her! [29] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL STANLEY JOSEPH SKUT “Beetle” “GchkI humor is the clean blue sky of the soul.” Athletic Club ill. Dancing Club. President (4), Baseball (4). “Stan” is one of our stalwarts. He loves all kinds of sports, especially ice skating and biking, even ’way down to Branford Point. He lias a supercharged model T Ford in which he likes to travel. “It may not do 90,“ says “Stan,” “but there will come a day!” “Stan” is a horn comedian, and should he take up acting as a career, his success is assured. NELSON HEWLETT SMITH “Nellie” Give thy tongue no thoughts. Zoology Club (1), Debating Club (4� , Chess and Checker Club (4), Dancing Club (41. Literary Advisory Board 4), Boys’ Glee Club (4), Class Day Committee (4). “Nellie” is a product of Momatiguin Grammar School, and a very fine product to be sure. No one in the senior class can read faster or talk more fluently than he, and he usually has his facts “down pat,” too. Nellie's hobbies are stamp collecting, hiking, swimming, and reading. We predict success for him in whatever line of work he pursues. GORDON WILLIAM STEVENS “Flash” Harm not thyself with overwork.” Glee Club (1� . Track Team 3� (4), Pioneer, Business Manager (4), Traffic Squad, Captain (4), Dancing Club (4), Comet Staff (4), Student Council, Vice-President 4). Here’s to “Flash,” Fast Haven's number one all-around man! Perhaps Gordon's previous scholastic training—lie has attended almost every school in Fair Haven has a lot to do with his good humor and ready wit. We all envy him his unfailing success to get good marks with the least possible amount of real work. “Flash’s” passions are art and sports—especially track. We expect to hear great things of him on the cinders! AVERY BAKER STILLINGS “Bake” A silent tongue finds no trouble. Woodworking Club (It, Radio Club (4), Chess and Checker Club (4). “Bake” prepared for high school at North Branford Center Grammar School. We enjoy having him with us even if we don’t hear from him often. His hobbies include bicycle riding and radio building. “Bake” is anxious to become a radio expert, and if he keeps up his good work along that line, he should he successful. TRUMAN SURPRENANT “Soup” Delightful music woos the car. Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4 , Swimming Club (1), Dramatic Club (2) (3) 14), Hi-Y 13) (4), Debating Club (4), Pioneer, Business Board (.4), Ring and Pin Committee, Chairman (41. Our silver-throated tenor’s voice is the envy of the school, for it is not only musical, but oratorical as well, lie has attained great fame as the mainstay of Mr. Pascale’s music class and his renowned orations in Mr. Mayo’s “problems” class rival those of Cicero. “Soup,” you should play a merry tune through life as a music instructor! % i: 30 3 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL MERRITT SWIFT THOMPSON His dancing feet will take him along the highway to success. Dramatic Club (ll (4). Boys’ Glee Club 14). Literary Advisory Board (4), Class Day Chairman (4), Class Gifts (4). Merritt is a scholar, a gentleman, and our premier dancer. Several summers ago he performed on the “Showboat” at bake George, New York- now every time we see him he is ready to “go into his dance.” What is it this time, Merritt? The La I a pa loo .a”? Besides being a hoofer of no mean ability, Merritt is a keen reader and an expert swimmer. Professional dancer? You bet! EDWIN RUSSELL TIPPING “Tip” I am first in all things. Hockey (3), Fish and (Janie Club (4). lip prepared for high school at Tuttle. He aspires to be a civil engineer, and ean right well carry on. for he has a natural inclination toward mechanics. He does a lot of fishing, so he calls himself a “Burlington Liar.” “Tip likes to swim and skate; in fact, he is just as much at ease in or oil the water as on dry land. (Jet going, “Tip”! FRANK JAMES VERCILLO “Coloner Ambition is the germ From which all nobleness proceeds.” Shorthand Club 1). Commercial Jayvee Swimming Team (2), Varsity Swimming Team 31, Junior Social Club (3). Dramatic Club (4). Dancing (Jlub (4). Glee Club (4� . Homeroom Basketball Captain (41, Bowling Club. President (4). Here is a very serious lad who has contributed much to the activities of the school. At Commercial he was known as a varsity swimmer, but at Fast Haven lie has gained recognition as an all-around boy. He is an expert typist (see his flawless work for the Comet), an actor of no little ability (tune in on WICC), and a good bowler (consult club scores). Best of luck, Frank, in your future work as an accountant! DORIS LOUISE WARNER “Dot” She stands for the best, and is a friend to all.” s� Dramatic Club (1 (4), Deck Tennis Club (3), Orchestra (4), Traffic Squad (4), Literary Advisory Board (41, Class Gifts (4 , Class Day Committee (4 L Doris, a pretty girl who hails from ’way up north in Foxon. is one reason why so many of the stronger sex have that absent-minded expression in their eyes. And why not? She’s clever, vivacious, sociable, and unselfish an extremely attractive personality. “Dot plans to become a teacher and she should be one of the best ever! E. ROBERT WHITTLESEY “Pick,” “Whit” The wisest men you ever knew have never deemed it treason To rest a bit. and jest a bit—and balance up their reason.” Dramatic Club l! (3l (4l. Motto Committee (4 . Pick is our idea of a good scout. Among his weaknesses are to be found a strong aversion to unnecessary labor (unless it’s for a good cause I and an equally strong affection for photography and for unusually pretty girls. “Pick” has a huge vocabulary and can write first class English compositions. He doesn t know just what he wants to do, but we hope he gets there when he finally makes his decision. C 31 J THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL EAST HAV EN JAMES WILLIAMS Jim” 11 is friends he has many, IIis foes- has he any?” Chemistry Club (1), Photography Club (4), Track Team (4). “Jim” is a popular guy with everyone who knows him. He is seldom caught without his camera, as he likes to take snapshots, especially of the weaker sex. “Jim’s” hobbies are building ultra short wave sets, and spending his summer vacations at military camps where he’s a real soldier! His ambition is to be a radio telephone operator. ELINORE WROBELL “Elly” In every rank. lx th areat and small, 'Tis industry supports us all. Dramatic Club III (4l, Hiking Club (2), Tri-Y (2l (4), Skating Club (3), Pioneer, Typist (4). Typing should be Elinore’s middle name, for we shall best remember her bent over her typewriter for hours a day. She is interested in secretarial work ami the Y. W. C. A., having attended the state conferences in 1936 and 1937. “Elly” is possessed of a serene disposition and congenial ways and she has proved herself a worthy scholar. How can she help having a successful future? DAPHNE THELMA YOUNG “Da ” “To know her is to love her.” Student Council ill, French Club (1), Dramatic Club (1) 41. Basketball III (2l (4). Volleyball 21 (3) (41. Baseball 121, Tennis (3) (4l, Pioneer, Editorial Board i4 . Flower Committee, Chairman (41. “Dafs” ambition is to teach others to become proficient in athletics, in which she excels. An all-around good sport, she is greatly admired by all who know her. Her sparkling enthusiasm, her gay witticisms, her steady disposition all go to make up a thoroughly charming personality. Physical education is only one of the many vocations she might choose. Keep smiling, “Daf”— you’ll get there! Class Colors Class Flower Blue and Gold Gardenia Class Motto Establish a precedent for those who will follow. Exemplum constitute quibus sequentur. C32] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 20. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who W'ho Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who W'ho Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who Who WHO'S WHO ? is the most popular girl? is the most popular boy? is the prettiest girl? is the most handsome hoy? is the best athlete (girl)? is the best athlete (boy) ? is the most romantic boy? is the most romantic girl? is the best actress? is the best actor? is the best dressed boy? . is the best dressed girl? is the best dancer? ........... is the greatest man hater? is the greatest woman hater? is the most ambitious? ........ is teacher’s pet? ............. is the most polite? ........... talks the most? . ............. is the class sheik? ........... spends the most money? is going to be married first? is the spunkiest? . . . .... is the most sophisticated? is the most efficient? is the biggest bluffer? is the wittiest? .............. is the silliest? ........... is the most optimistic? . . is the most faithful? is the most temperamental? is the best mixer? ............ is the biggest flirt? ...... is the most conscientious? is the most conservative? is the cutest? is the calmest? is the quietest? .............. is the most likely to succeed? is the class comedian? .................Muriel Johnson ....................Robert Johnson ....................Dorothy Moran Robert Johnson Lorraine MacArthur ....................Elwood Scobie .................... Fred Clemens .................... Lauraine Dill ...........Lorraine MacArthur Fred Clemens, William Bode ................ William Cowles ....................Elinore Wrobell ................ Merritt Thompson Grace Rocco, Joan Cassidy Archie Hubbard, Leonard Jackson Janet Daniels, Grace Rocco Gordon Stevens, Robert Morse ........ Dick Dohna, Grace Rocco . . . Truman Surprenaut .................. William Cowles ..................William Cowles Edward Kenny, Alice Mawney Daphne Young, Marie Hogan ..................... Lauraine Dill ...........Grace Rocco Truman Surprenant, Richard Milchert Robert W hittlesey Daphne Young, Helen Malone Justin Cornell, Fred Clemens Irene Paris, Robert Hartman Raphaelina Richitelli Ray Bartlett, Edmund Clark Marian Cunningham Grace Rocco Jane Gillis Muriel Johnson Viola Fenny, Archie Hubbard Stanley Sapeto Janet Daniels, Grace Rocco Clayton Cassidy, Stanley Skut C33 3 Look Who’s Hkrk! D oris V e. K a And IIkkk! EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Commkncemknt Committf.es First row, left to right: Raphaelina Richitelli. Merritt Thompson, Edmund ('lark, Irene Paris. Robert Johnson. Helen Malone. Ralph Flynn, Nelson Smith, Doris Warner. Second row, left to right: Mr. Joseph F. Mayo (adviser), Kenneth I lari I in. Viola Fenny, Georgina Hawtin, Patricia Callahan. Daphne Young, Louise Didow. Mildred Anderson, Muriel Johnson, Helen Donalson, Lorraine MaoArthur. Elwood Scobie. Third row. left to right: Clayton Cassidy, Truman Surprcnant, Richard Milchert, Robert Whittlesey, Morton Goodwin. Commencement Committees CLASS BOOK Chairman, Edmund Clark Helen Malone Irene Paris Ralph Flynn CLASS RING Chairman, Truman Surprenant Louise Didow Mildred Anderson Clayton Cassidy CLASS DAY Chairman, Merritt Thompson Doris Warner Raphaelina Richitelli Richard Milchert Nelson Smith CLASS MOTTO Chairman, Ralph Flynn Patricia Callahan Georgina Hawtin Robert Whittlesey CLASS GIFT Chairman, Elwood Scobie Muriel Johnson Lorraine MacArthur Morton Goodwin CLASS FLOWER Chairman, Daphne Young Viola Fenny Helen Donalson Kenneth Hartlin Morton Goodwin - mm sissife :-.- :-.'.vvr £ BitipRMft mrnmm i«iiS r! £ • • • 4 ;: v?:«- •y .V.; fe V iU ®$gf Imm mm ii iM niuyouss jjiu EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Address of Welcome Parents, teachers, and friends: As president of the first graduating class of the East Haven High School, it gives me great pleasure to extend to you a sincere welcome to our class day exercises. We have been looking forward to this day for four long years, three of which have been spent in the New Haven high schools, and the fourth and last in this beautiful new school of our own. Howt many of us wish that we might remain here! Underclassmen are envious of the fact that to us goes the honor of being the first class to graduate from East Haven High School; we are envious of the fact that to them goes the privilege of continuing their intellectual pursuits in this institution which has provided us with such a pleasant and inspiring year. At these class day exercises we shall try to present a picture of our high school days. Our historians will recall a few of the events which have made the past four years so interesting; our prophets will endeavor to foretell what is to come in the future; through other class parts we shall attempt to acquaint you with some of the outstanding personal characteristics of the individual members of the class. To parents, townspeople, and friends—all of whom have made possible the educational opportunities which have been so generously offered to us—we express our wholehearted thanks. To our teachers—who have given their time and efforts in our behalf, and whose kindly counsel and wise guidance have meant so much in our preparation for the future—we extend our sincere gratitude. We should like you to know that we appreciate the interest and enthusiasm with which you have watched our progress in high school. We hope that our endeavors during the next few years will reward you for your confidence in us. And so again—the class of 1937 welcomes you. Robert Johnson [38] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class History We are about to review for you the history of the class of 1937. It is by no means our intention to attempt to rival such historians as Muzzey or Beard, since you will not find the events that we are about to relate in the pages of American histories. However, we defy anyone to prove that our joint experiences and concerted activities are not just as worthy of mention as any of the deeds performed by heroes whose names are painted in flaming letters in national eulogies. CHAPTER I In September, 1933, our class made its debut at the Fair Haven Junior High School. Our trolley trip the first day gave us, unsophisticated as we were, a feeling of great importance. There we were—breaking educational ties with our small town and becoming—shall we say “cosmopolitan”? What an “awful” letdown it must have been when the novelty wore off and we finally came down to earth! After once getting into the swing of our scholastic schedule, we plunged eagerly into extracurricular activities. The first call for the swimming team was answered by many enthusiastic mermaids, among them Janet Daniels and Lorraine MacArthur, two most capable swimmers. Ray Bartlett’s inventive ability gave him the presidency of the Inventors’ Club, while Fred Clemens became the leader of the Drama Guild. Muriel Johnson and Robert Hartman held positions as associate editors of The Tower, the literary publication. The successful presentations of “Tittomania” by the Dramatic Club and ‘ by the Chimes Rang” by the Drama Guild were outstanding events during an exciting year which was climaxed by the Spring Social held in the gymnasium. Before we realized it, June bad arrived and our brief sojourn as freshmen at Fair Haven was over. CHAPTER II The sophomore year saw the members of the class of 1937 divided in their pursuit of learning. Some students chose the academic courses at Hillhouse. while others pursued the business course at Commercial. Eac h student, happy in the knowledge that he had passed the lowly freshman stage, was eager to become known as an “upper classman.” Soon many of our more active members enrolled in various clubs and athletics in their new schools. Glee Club, Girl Reserves, Dramatics, Hi-Y, and numerous other clubs made up the social and educational activities, while bowling, swimming, basketball, tennis, touch football, and other sports comprised our athletic activities. “Happy Days” by Hillhouse and “Kommer-cial Kapers” by Commercial gave some of our students an excellent opportunity to display their talents in these well directed and most enjoyable musical comedies. During our sophomore year, we had our first real experience with high school examinations. We supposed that we studied hard for mid-years in January, but twice the effort was necessary for passing finals. Exams over, we realized that another year had siipped away from us and we were taking one more step forward. C39J EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL CHAPTER III With the fatigue of our first two busy years as freshmen and sophomores slightly eased by a restful vacation, the class of 1937 returned in September, 1935, to begin the final half of their high school journey. We were no longer lowly “scrubs” or “sophs,” but full-fledged juniors, ready to assume the responsibilities which seemed to have arisen for us. Vacation time was soon forgotten as we moved to our various classes for the study of new and interesting subjects. This was the year that the combined choruses of Commercial and Hillhouse high schools sang Gounod’s “Faust” under the able supervision of Mr. William Brown, supervisor of music. Another musical highlight was the operetta, “Pinafore,” given at Commercial under the auspices of the senior class, ably assisted by some good junior talent. In clubs we found Helene Orlando, Louise Didow, and Arthur Porter as members of the History Club, Helene Malone and Sylvia Abrams in the Motion Picture Club, Lois Johnson and Anita D’Onofrio enrolled in the Red Cross, and George Howard and Ralph Flynn in the Junior Social Club. Captain Janet Daniels and Lorraine MacArthur performed admirably with the girls’ swimming team, while John Male did some expert shooting as a member of the rifle team. It was in this year also that we became aware that a new high school was actually to be built in East Haven. Many of us regretted the fact because it meant separation from the friends we had met during our happy years at Hillhouse and Commercial; others were joyful because the long trolley rides to New Haven would soon be over, and we would have a new school of our very own in which we might presume to take a much greater interest than in our adopted schools. Our junior year came to a close, and we now looked forward to our last year as lordly seniors at the East Haven High School. CHAPTER IV After a seeihingly short intermission September rolled around again. We were all eager to enroll as seniors, the first seniors, in our new high school building. On the first day of school we assembled, an entirely “East Haven” group for the first time. Four years had produced an enormous change in us. We were models of sophistication at whom the underclassmen looked in awe—Helen Malone and William Cowles in particular. With determination we settled down to make our initial impression upon our new teachers. And what teachers they were! Young, attractive, sympathetic—well, just what ideal teachers should be! At our first class meeting we elected as class officers Robert Johnson, president; Robert Hartman, vice-president; Sylvia Abrams, secretary; and Alfred Dohna, treasurer. Mr. Joseph Mayo was chosen class adviser. We soon discovered that certain male members of our class excelled in varsity sports. To Elwood Seobie went the honor of being chosen captain of our first basketball team. Kenneth Hartlin, John Male, and George Howard also made outstanding records as hoopsters. Other athletes worthy of mention are Gordon Stevens, Robert Copperthite, and James Williams, members of the track team; and Paul Grasso, Ray Hanley, William Maclachlan, and Leonard Jack-son, members of the baseball team. [40] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Gordon Stevens was responsible for the name of our school newspaper. The Comet, edited by the Journalism clubs with Alfred Dohna as editor-in-chief. He was competently assisted by Janet Daniels, associate editor, and Helen Malone, news editor and “keyhole peeper.” Helen's chief assistants were Patricia Callahan and Ray Bartlett, also very adept in gathering choice bits of gossip here and there. Morton Goodwin, sports editor, Muriel Johnson, his assistant, and Dorothy Moran completed the senior line-up on the editorial board. The business board, responsible for making the paper a financial success in its initial year, was headed by Sylvia Abrams, business manager, assisted by William Cowles, advertising manager, Robert Hartman, circulation manager, and Marie Hogan, Lois Johnson, Anita D’Onofrio, Richard Milchert, Jane Gillis, and Emily Battipaglia in subordinate oflices. Miss Miriam C. May and Mr. Thomas A. Murray served as Comet advisers. The Comet cannot be mentioned without reference to the “Topics of the Times,” the novel news broadcast in which many senior staff members participated every Friday morning. In the field of publications Grace Rocco must be commended for her untiring work in the preparation of the class book. The Pioneer. Grace was aided by Ray Bartlett and Marjorie Ketcham, associate editors, Janet Daniels, Helen Malone, Fred Clemens, Clayton Buttsteadt, Edmund Clark, Daphne Young, and Helene Orlando on the editorial board, Gordon Stevens, business manager, Robert Hartman and Ralph Flynn, associate managers, Marie Hogan, Helen Shoemaker, Vera Blakeinan, and Truman Surprenant on the business board, and Elinore Wrobell, Doris Blakeinan, and Lauraine Dill, typists. The debating team was a complete success in its initial year, taking first place (and just one point behind the winners) in the State Debating League. Miss Louise Scott acted as coach and Mr. Meredith Cooper as assistant coach. The affirmative team included Sylvia Abrams, Janet Daniels, Helen Malone, and Truman Surprenant, alternate. Louise Didow, Clayton Buttsteadt, Helene Orlando, and Nelson Smith, alternate, made up the negative team. By far the most gala social event of the year was the Promenade arranged by the juniors in honor of the seniors. A large number of students and faculty members enjoyed an evening of dancing in a beautifully decorated gymnasium, to the music of a ten-piece orchestra. The hours now draw near to graduation day. We await with eagerness tomorrow evening when we shall receive our diplomas—a reward for four years of earnest endeavor. “We never thought we’d reach the end Of high school’s four-year trail; Sometimes it seemed too long and hard, That surely we must fail; Yet milepost after milepost passed. And here we are—arrived at last!” CD] Sylvia Abrams and Jane Gillis EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Statistics The graduating class of 1937 has laid in my hands the trust of computing its class statistics as accurately as is within my power. It is, therefore, with pleasure that 1 present in my humble style these intimate facts for your censorship and consideration. The builder starts with the foundation and ascends; the painter starts at the top and descends; but I will be different and start in the middle and work both ways. Our class of 93 members is a most remarkable one, as you shall see. Our total weight is 5 tons and 1,195 pounds, thanks to the contributions of no less personages than Jane Gillis, our heavyweight, who contributed 91 of these, and Marjorie Ketcham and Ethel Chapkovitch, our lightweights. Muscular Stanley Skut holds honors for the boys. Our total height is 460 feet, 7 inches, made possible largely by such giants as those Mo-mouguin beanstalks, Marie and Jack Hogan. The blondes in the class are out-numbered 71 to 20 by the brunettes. The 20 includes those who are given over to the use of peroxide and henna rinse. There are two redheads, Lois Johnson and Edwin Tipping. If age makes one wise, then we are surely a knowing group, having a total age of 1620 years and 3 days. Stella Ormanchuck is responsible for the 3 days. The class shoe is size 611. William Maclachlan is certainly capable of giving us a big kick with his number 12’s. The length of the class nose is 169 inches when the girls are minding their own affairs, while the class mouth is 184j 2 inches wide when closed. Notice that 1 say “when closed. One look at the group assembled here this evening is sufficient proof that I had great difficulty in recording only the measurement of closed mouths. In desperation I finally had to omit entirely from the list figures concerning Richard Milchert, Truman Surprenant, and Viola Fenny. The class hat, the size of which determines anything you want it to, is 683%, possibly because the class photographs flattered about 95r c of us. There are 20 members of the class who wear glasses. To tell you the truth, I don’t see the importance of that fact, but now you have it. Fred Holmes and Frank Poskus seem to have been indulging in a little contest of their own to see who could be absent from school the most. Where was Mr. “G-Man” Tierney? There are certain other members who deserve recognition for ability in special lines. George Howard, John Male, Kenneth Hartlin, Frank Vercillo, and Elwood Scobie are our basketball stars—although Scobie made some wild shots when Muriel Johnson was among the spectators. Robert Copperthite, Gordon Stevens, and James Williams are members of our track team; and it is rumored that Ray Bartlett and “Billy” Cowles are “Wows” at Parlor Rugby. What are these tales that we hear of two quiet girls who like to flirt with the boys? Perhaps Emily Battipaglia and Marian Cunningham can tell us something about it. Merritt Thompson is our star dancer, and Fred Lendroth, our artist. There are among us several speed demons who never miss on the “pick up.” Ray Bartlett, Fred Clemens, and “Billy” Cowles are three of them. Speaking of speed reminds us that “Dick” Dohna, our treasurer, was right there when it came to “shining” up to a certain pretty out-of-state girl, even though he doesn’t bother particularly with home-town talent. As far as the other officers are concerned, our president, Robert Johnson, is well known for his ability as a leader and an orator; Sylvia Abrams, our class secretary, has that New York twang—and she can’t get rid of it; and Robert Hartman, our vice-president, has a reputation of being “Old Faithful’ himself. This completes the statistics which I have compiled for the class of 1937. With this supply of “deep-shelved” information, I trust that you feel much better acquainted with these illustrious personages before you. Clayton Buttsteadt [423 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Prophecy Scene: A broadcasting station in the year 1947. Situation: Try-outs arc being held for a female Walter Winchell. Director (very iceary after listening to many aspirants): Send the next one in! I Enter a young woman carrying a huge bundle.) Director: Well, have you had any experience? Woman: Oh, yes! Loads! Director: Hmm! I’ve been listening to your type all day. Well, go ahead. Have you a script? Woman: Yes, I'll use one that 1 wrote back in high school. (Pause.) “Flash! Valentine Special! “Will the person who sent that Valentine to ‘Dot’ Moran please own up to it before ‘Dot’ gets eye-strain from looking at samples of handwriting in her search for the culprit? As the name signed to it was ‘Bob Johnson,’ Dot's skepticism would seem to indicate that ‘Bob’ isn’t romantic enough to be the guilty party —” Director: Say, wait a minute! You sound—and look—strangely familiar. You're not Helen Malone—are you? Woman: Why, yes! But how did you know? Director: I went to high school with you. I’m “Bud” Clark. Helen: What a surprise! I certainly didn’t recognize you. You’ve gone a long way in the radio world. By the way, what's your old friend, Elmer Jones, doing? Bud: Why, he's our “Bing” Crosby of the net-works—the tune tantalizer of America. He also gives recipes for his famous fudge on our morning cookery program. Helen: I always knew his fudge would make something of him! Bud: Say, 1 wonder what has become of some of the rest of our classmates. I’ve lost track of many of them. Helen: I’ve kept ill contact with quite a few, so perhaps I can give you some information about them. Have you a classbook in your file? Bud: I certainly have. Helen: Let's look through it—to refresh our memories—and we can compare notes on what they're doing now. Bud: That’s a good idea. (Finds the book; turns to first page.) W hatever became of Sylvia Abrams? Helen: Why, she’s running a home for orphaned children somewhere in New York state. That’s a surprise—isn’t it? Bud: I'll say it is! But here's an even greater one. Barbara Andrews is a stewardess on a big air-liner. I met her last week when I took a short flight to Chicago. She seemed enthusiastic about her work. Speaking of flying, do you know where Hay Bartlett, our flying enthusiast, is? Helen: Why, he’s a flagpole sitter on top of the new thousand-story telephone building in Addis Ababa. He always was rather high-minded, you know. Bud: Yes, I knew he’d get up in the world! Helen: Here’s Vera Blakeman's picture. I understand that she's private secretary to the president of the Stick-Like-Glue-Wig Company. Lee Holmes, by the way, is the president. Bud: Well, that’s news! Just another home-town boy who made good! I'll have to contact him about donating some money to Eleanor Flynn’s Reform School for Boys. And while we’re on the subject of reform. I must tell you about Helen Burwell. Her ambition always was to aid in uplifting society. She’s a Salvation Army lassie, directing singing and all that sort of thing—making a success of it, too. C 43 3 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Helen: Here’s Clayton Bultsteadt on this page. 1 suppose everyone knows what he’s doing. His string of hot-dog stands is as famous from coast to coast as “Pat” Callahan’s all-girl orchestra. Bid: She took Ina Ray Hutton’s place on the stage—didn’t she? I guess we just didn’t appreciate her musical ability in high school! Helen : No, we didn’t—we were too much interested in her clever tongue. Now here’s Joan Cassidy’s photograph. I’m afraid I’ve lost track of Joan. Bud: Joan is in Siberia conducting an “Advice to the Lovelorn” column in the Daily Dilemma, a newspaper run by Helene Orlando. Helen: Joan “chummed” around with Muriel Cook in high school. I ran across her in Paris last spring. She is conducting an art school for tired taxi drivers. Bud: Justin Cornell is next in line. I am sorry to say that he concocted a lotion for bald heads out of Coca-Cola and snail oil and has a number of salesmen out peddling it to an unsuspecting public. His profits were better than fifty thousand dollars last year alone. Helen: Well, well! Here's “Billy” Cowles! Did you know that he went “super-Solomonic” on us? He has a harum over in Egypt—and has just appointed “Dick” Milchert his prime minister and snake charmer. Boys will be boys! Bud: I’m surprised that “Billy” bothered going to Egypt. He operated on quite a large scale right in East Haven High School. Bud: Here’s another of our classmates who has traveled far and wide. Gloria Crandall is conducting a dancing school for tiny tinted tots in central Africa. Helen: Isn’t that just like her—always doing the unusual? By the way, you must have seen in the papers that Janet Daniels is swimming in the Olympics. There isn’t any doubt but what she’ll win. Bud: She was a great swimmer even as far back as our high school days. How about Lauraine Dill? Didn’t she open a school for “man-hating” women? Helen: Yes, but from all reports the enrollment is consistently small—largely, 1 understand, because those who have reported lack confidence in their teacher. Here’s Helen Donalson. She’s posing for commercial photography now. Bud: Yes, 1 remember that she did some work for the W.P.A. Technical Service during her senior year. Evidently that gave her her start. Whatever happened to Jane Gillis? Helen: She’s traveling and lecturing among the Zulus. I believe her latest subject is “Which came first, the hen or the egg?” Quite a career she picked! Bud: Almost as bad as Paul Grasso’s! He started out to be a grocer, but found that he couldn’t keep his accounts straight. He had to marry Marjorie Liedke to straighten things out. Now he tends to the groceries and she to the books. Some combination! Helen: This is Irving Hanson, the motorcycle fiend. He and Edwin Tipping are still racing out in North Haven—with minor casualties now and then as you might expect. Bud: “Bob” Hartman’s next. He is certainly the surprise package of the class. I always thought his dreamy look was the result of his being in love, but never did I think that he would turn out to be a poet! His latest publication, “Looking at the Moon,” is a great success. Helen: John Hogan surely amazed us, too—didn’t he? Imagine Jack teaching “math” in good old East Haven High! Bud: They just couldn’t keep him out of there. Helen: No, he hated to part company with his Alma Mater. Oh. 1 had nearly forgotten Archie Hubbard. H is transformation from a silent-tongued youngster to a crack salesman for the Lilywhite Coal Company simply shocked all his friends. Bi d: Now for the two Johnsons, Lois and “Bob. There’s not much to be said about “Bob. We always knew he’d be President of these United States, although we never suspected that he’d be elected by such a landslide. EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Helen: Lois didn’t do so badly cither! She’s a secretary in one of the largest business concerns in New York—has a penthouse on Riverside Drive, too. Bud: Is that so? I don’t know hut what I'll look her up some time. Here’s something you’ll he interested in. John Male has opened a large hotel in East Haven—“The Greasy Spoon” byname. “Ed” Kenney is chef, and Edward Karmazyn is head waiter. Helen: So Fred Clemens’ dream of a hotel in East Haven has come true! By the way, Harry Kiernan is now a piano instructor in Oshkosh and from what I hear his motto is, “Learn quickly or out you go!” He also owns a chewing gum factory as a sort of side line! Bud: Say. he has done all right for himself! So has Lorraine MacArthur. She has become well known as the “lady on the flying trapeze” since she ran away with a circus the summer following graduation. Helen: With Lorraine running away and Alice Mawney getting married that same summer, we had plenty of excitement. Bud: We surely did. What’s “Dot Moran doing? Helen: She’s a handwriting analyst. She got all her experience in high school when she analyzed so many samples of handwriting in her hunt for that Valentine culprit. Bud: Here’s another girl who made good as a secretary—Elsie Peach. She’s in Senator Mayo’s office in Washington. Say, this is a pretty good picture of Arthur Porter, mayor of Foxon. Have you been back there since he dedicated the new Grange Hall ? Helen: No, I haven’t even sent my congratulations on his election, although Grace Rocco told me about it. She is enthusiastic about her position as principal of the Foxon Grammar School. Bud: I remember that Grace’s ambition was to be a teacher, but we all knew she’d go farther than that. Helen: Helene Ramsey—Helen Shoemaker. I know that Helene is with an exclusive Fifth Avenue beauty shoppe, but what is Helen doing? Bud: She has just published her latest book, entitled “Men—Such As They Are . It's in danger of winning the Pulitzer prize. Helen: That certainly would put East Haven on the map. Not that Nelson Smith and Baker Stillings haven’t done their part to make the old town famous with their new glass factory for manufacturing ladies runless hose. Bud: My, oh my! Truman Surprenant himself! The last I heard of him, he was a soap-box lecturer advocating shorter words for high school students’ vocabularies! Helen: That doesn’t sound like “Supe”. “Bud”, have you seen Merritt Thompson’s latest screen play? He does a marvelous dance number with his new dancing partner. Bud: W hat do you mean “new”? He used to go over to Hamden to see her when we were in E. H. H. S. Here’s news, though. Frank Vercillo holds the world’s fastest typewriting record -300 words per minute! Have you any idea what “Bob” Whittlesey is doing? Helen: Well, he’s been a sort of “rolling stone.” So far he has dabbled in several professions, but his latest attempt at getting rich quick has been the invention of a pocket-size folding lounge, which has made so much money for him that he can now afford to use it himself. Bud: That sounds like “Bob.” Well, this picture is of Elinore Wrobell. She has compiled a dictionary with a special section for girls on “How To Get Men” and, what is more important, “How To Keep Them.” Helen: She was always rather adept at giving advice to shy women. But now, aren't you forgetting something? Bud: What’s that? Helen: Well. I came here for a job. Am I hired? Bud: Say, after all the sleuthing you did for the “Comet”, I'll hire you without another question! L'45] Helen Malone and Edmund Clark. EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Gilts Merritt: Have you ever gone on a “Scavenger Hunt”? If you haven’t, you’ve missed a lot of fun. Doris Warner and I went on one several days ago, and we had to hunt for everything from “Grape-Nuts” to rolling pins. We had some trouble in getting such things as a piece of lint from a policeman’s uniform (we had to bring the “cop” himself hack to prove it) and a hoy with a wart on the fourth finger of his left hand: but the real difficulty was getting rid of some of the things after the hunt. Our problem was solved for us, however, when Doris and I were chosen to select and present the class gifts, for we decided to kill two birds with one stone by bringing the left-overs to school and awarding them to our classmates. Now, let’s start the fun! Sylvia Abrams—Bottle of “Jergen’s Lotion.” Maybe “Jergen’s Lotion”, which is a hand softener, will soften that New York accent, Sylvia. Mildred Anderson—Loaf of Swedish Bread. What could he more suitable for a maid of Swedish descent than a loaf of Swedish bread? Barbara Andrews—Doll. We have inside information that you really wanted to he the “Class Baby”, Barbara; therefore we give you a doll. Ray Bartlett—Truck. You are well known, Ray, as the hoy who never travels in an empty car. I'liis should take care of any surplus resulting from your encountering too many beautiful blondes in any one evening. Emily BatTIPAGLIA—Water and Berries. You can keep this bottle of water and this basket of berries to remind you of that boy friend in Waterbury, Emily. Doris Blakeman—Camera. It must he very tiresome for you, Doris, to go out walking with “Bob” Morse when he pays more attention to his camera than he does to you. Now it’s up to you to get his “goaf’and some good pictures, too. Vera Blakeman—Singing Canary. May you always warble like this pretty songbird, Vera. William Bode—Chisel. Tell us. Bill—is it true that one of your favorite pastimes is “chiseling” cigarettes from your more generous classmates? Helen Burwell—Beach Sand. To that young lady from Short Beach we give a sample of what real beach sand looks like—only it’s from a Foxon sand pit. Clayton Buttsteadt—East Haven Citizen. W hat will Momauguin do without its favorite newsboy, Clayton? You’d better stick around town and help edit the local “Citizen”. C46D EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Ruth Callahan—Mustache. With this mustache, Ruth, you can disguise yourself when snooping for “dirt to put in the “Tattler” column. Clayton Cassidy—Beer Mug. Here is a mug, Clayton, to go with those old-time songs with which you entertained us at Friday socials. Joan Cassidy—Mouse. You’re as quiet as a mouse, Joan. As mouse to mouse, don’t shriek when you see this one. Ethel Chapkovitch—Book on “Clog Dancing.” This hook on “Clog Dancing” should provide you with a novel way of getting rid of excess poundage. Ethel. Edmund Clark—American Flag. We understand. Edmund, that you are very proud of the fact that you had your first ride in a baby carriage the day the Armistice w as signed. Here s a patriotic emblem for a patriotic boy. Fred Clemens—Toy Wrecker. When you take dad’s car without permission and have an accident, you won t have to call a wrecker. Keep this one right with you. Muriel Cook—Mirror. You really do deserve a new mirror, Muriel. I hat old one must he worn out from constant use in class. Robert Copperthite—Oil. “Boh,” your new shoes certainly did cause you some discomfort. I ry “oiling next time. William Cowles—Date Book. If you “date” next year at the rate you have this year, you’ll need this hook—to help you avoid embarrassing mix-ups. Gloria Crandall—“Chatterbox” Novelty. A chatterbox gets a “Chatterbox.” Marion Cunningham—Handkerchief. To our “Class Flirt” we give a handkerchief to he dropped whenever a handsome “he-man is around. Janet Daniels—Glasses. Although you are really very studious, Janet, you don’t look the part. These glasses will give the proper effect. Louise Didow—Electric Bulb. Louise, this electric bulb is offered to remind you of your debating on the question, “Resolved. that all electric utilities should be governmentally owned and operated.” Lauraine Dill—Sweet Pickles. “Dill” you may be in name—but “Sweet” you arc to us—and so. sweet pickles. Alfred Dohna—Bank. “Dick,” our class treasurer, has won a considerable amount of money this year at Bingo parties and in contests. A hank is the safest place for it, “Dick.” L47] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Helen Donalson—Cake of Soap. When it comes to beauty, Helen, you “take the cake.” This time it’s “Lux.” Anita D’Onofrio—Strip of Motion Picture Film. You must have a season pass, Anita, if you really go to the movies as often as we hear you do. Here’s a film strip for use at home on rainy evenings. Joseph Dufourney—Megaphone. Joseph, as you are one of our very quiet hoys, we give you a megaphone. Now you can try to make yourself heard. Viola Fenny—Paint Brush. Some day, Viola, when you are a famous artist, you can say, “I owe my success to Doris and Merritt. They gave me my paint brush.” Christine Ferraiolo—Apizza. The report is, Christine, that you’d rather die than go without eating apizza. We don’t blame you—that goes for us, too. Eleanor Flynn—Cotton. Eleanor, this cotton should he useful when your brother Ralph feels a speech coming on. Just stuff some in your ears—and perhaps a little in his mouth. Ralph Flynn—Ledger. From association with you in class meetings, Ralph, we know that you’re a “whiz” when it comes to business. However, every good business man needs a ledger in order to keep his accounts straight. Jane Gillis—Horn. Do you know that you’re very much too quiet. Jane? Now let’s hear some real noise from this horn. Morton Goodwin—Bed. Poor “Mike” sometimes has a hard time keeping awake in class—especially after a particularly exciting basketball game. Take your bed right along with you for comfort, “Mike.” Paul Grasso—Daisy. Your position in the outfield should have given you plenty of time for picking daisies—but since you kept your mind on the game and your eye on the ball, we picked the daisy for you. Raymond Hanley—Gun. “Ray” will need this gun at the C. M. T. C. 'Fake careful aim, “Ray.” Irving Hanson—Motorcycle and Rope. We understand that it might not be such a had idea if a certain young man tied himself to his motorcycle. Here you are, “Irv.” Kenneth Hartlin—Baseball Bat. “Kenny,” we all know that it is your ambition to make the big leagues some day. If you practice faithfully with this, you’ll get right there without spending much time with the “locals” and “minors.” Robert Hartman—Book of Jokes. “Boh,” you do tell jokes in a very amusing way—but it is about time that you reinforced yourself with some new ones. No offense! 1 1 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Georgina Hawtin—Rope. This rope is to be used as a swing, Georgina. Then you can “swing it” like your idol, Martha Raye. John Hogan—Sail Boat. John, since your interests seem to he largely in aquatics, we decided upon this sailboat for you. We suggest that it he moored to the Momauguin pier—when you’re not sporting in it. Marie Hogan—Diary. We bet. Marie, that you’ve heard enough at the office switchboard to fill this diary—but don’t tell! Lee Holmes—A Blue Necktie. Here is a blue tie for Lee Holmes, the hoy who always wears something blue. George Howard—Giant Pencil. When you become an accountant, George, you'll probably need an extra pencil to chew on while you are racking your brain for an elusive figure. Archie Hubbard—Monkey Wrench. “Archie,” we understand that you like to “monkey” around with automobiles. This wrench should be just the thing for you. Leonard Jackson—“Life Savers” Leonard, you are a swimmer “par excellence ' but just in case you ever feel yourself sinking, use these “Life Savers” to get yourself safely to shore. Lois Johnson—Tape. Do you want to know how to resist the temptation of chewing gum during history class, Lois? Just put this tape over your mouth. Muriel Johnson and Elwood Scobie—“Fun Marriage License.” You two love-birds can practice with this “Fun Marriage License” for the present. You'll have plenty of lime to get the real one later. Robert Johnson—Gavel. We certainly have made a lot of noise at class meetings, “Bob.” Next time you are president of such an unruly group, keep order with this gavel—but be careful of the furniture. Elmer Jones—Pitch Pipe. On that memorable musical assembly day in February, we all wondered just when you were going to start singing—and then, well, were you on pitch, Elmer? In similar situations use this pitch pipe. Edward Karmazyn—Dish Mop. Edward, if you decide to remain in the restaurant business permanently, this dish mop should be a valuable addition to your paraphernalia. Bertha Kawra—Bazooka. You do like to dance, Bertha. Just in case you feel the urge when there isn't any music, you can accompany yourself with this bazooka. Edward Kenney—Gum. To “Ed,” the champion gum chewer, we award five sticks of “Juicy Fruit'’—but please don’t chew them tomorrow night, “Ed.” [49: EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Marjorie Ketcham—Bottle of “Italian Balm.” You are our class poet, Marjorie; and as poets usually need a balmy atmosphere for inspiration, we give you this bottle of “Italian Balm.” Harry Kiernan—False Teeth. If you become a dentist, Harry, you may possibly be able to sell this set of false teeth to one of your more unfortunate patients. Fred Lendroth—Can of Paint You had better hide this can of paint, Fred, or your mother will have you using your artistic ability around the house. Marjorie Liedke—True Romances. Marjorie, a quiet girl can always find enjoyment in a good magazine. True Romances is just the one for you. Mary Luonco—Book of “Fortune Telling.” This “Fortune Telling” hook rather fascinated us, Mary. We glanced through it and found that you are going on a “Luongo, Luongo” journey. Lorraine MacArthur—Pocketbook. To our Scotch lassie we give a pocketbook in which to keep those precious pennies—of which she seems to have so many for every occasion! William Maclachlan—Shoe Polish. “Scottie,” since you have the biggest feet in the school, we know you will appreciate this can of shoe polish. Shine away! John Male—Automobile. John, your friends suggest that your gift be an automobile—just so you won’t have to borrow from them as you have this year. This one is guaranteed to go as fast as you can run. Helen Malone—Rolling Pin. As Helen’s nickname is “Slugger” (don’t ask us why), we thought a rolling pin would he a suitable gift for her. Alice Mawney—Diamond Ring. Did you know that Alice has a fiance? We haven’t seen the engagement ring, but they say it’s true. Richard Milchert—Dark Glasses. “Dick.” if you are really sincere in your resolution concerning women, you will need these dark glasses to keep you out of the way of temptation. Dorothy Moran—Lipstick. “Dot’s” technique in applying lipstick during class is most remarkable. Here is a supply for the office, “Dot.” Robert Morse—Airplane. “Bob,” your training at the airport has been so comprehensive that we are sure you can serve as both mechanic and pilot for this very late model. How does it feel to have a plane of vour very own? Helene Orlando—Rope and Knitting Needle. We understand that you’re a “whiz” at knitting, Helene. Let’s see what you can knit out of these. [50] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL STELLA OrmaNCHUCK—Dress Pattern. Your name is not yet known in Paris salons, Stella, but this dress pattern will give you a start in East Haven. Irene Paris—Glue. With this glue, Irene, you can really stick to that mysterious boy friend that we’ve heard so much about. Elsie Peach—Notebook. The last time we saw that notebook in which you do your shorthand homework during history class, it was getting rather worn out, Elsie. Try this one. Arthur Porter—Pipe. Arthur, we don’t believe you have ever been seen off the school grounds without your pipe in your mouth. Try a Kresge Special for a “better smoke.” Frank Poskus—Book on “How to Box.” Although we are sure that you do not need many lessons, Frank, this book on “How to Box” seems to be the only appropriate gift for you. Helene Ramsey—Male Sheep. A male sheep is a ram-see? Raphaei.ina Richitelli—Dish. Raphaelina is evidently planning to get married soon because she has been a regular patron at the Capitol Theater on “dish” night. Here’s an odd one for that hope chest. Ray.” Grace Rocco—Notebook. May you have as much success editing this notebook, Grace, as you have had editing our classbook. Stanley Sapeto—Picture of Greta Garbo. Stanley, we have observed that you, like Greta Garbo, want to be alone. Therefore we decided that you would appreciate a picture of that glamorous creature more than anyone else in the class. Edward Saranitzky—Horn. Edward, a horn seems to be one of the very few musical instruments which you do not play. Helen Shoemaker—“Ventriloquism” Book. As Helen speaks very softly, it would be a great deal easier for her listeners if she would take up ventriloquism so that she could throw her voice. Here’s how, Helen! Stanley Skut—Rouge Stanley, since you are our “A-Number-One” female impersonator, you should know the secret to feminine beauty. “Outdoor Girl” rouge does the trick. Nelson Smith—Big Little Book. “Nellie,” because you are such a great lover of reading that the school and town libraries cannot furnish you with enough books, we enlisted the aid of Mr. Kresge in providing you with reading material for the summer. Gordon Stevens—Police Badge. You have led the school traffic squad so capably this year, Gordon, that we should like you to continue your work through the summer on Momauguin Boulevard. C 51 3 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Baker Stillings—Radio Tube. Baker, we are not sure that you buy your radio equipment in Woolworth’s—but a pood ten cent tube may come in handy some day when you are short of funds. Truman Sirprenant—Dictionary. “Supe,” you have a reputation for never using a onc-syllable word when an eight-syllable one can he found to do the work. You will probably consider this dictionary “light summer reading. Edwin Tipping—“Henna Rinse.” Edwin, a few of the boys and all of the girls envy you because of your pretty hair. Hair, however, has been known to fade. For protection use “Henna Rinse.” Frank Vercillo—Strap. M iss Hunt suggested the strap, Frank, because she says it is so difficult for you to stay in your seat without being tied. Robert Whittlesey—Clock. “A dillar, a dollar—a ten o’clock scholar!” “Bob,” we could think of nothing more suitable for you than a clock. Now perhaps you can get up on time in the morning. James Williams—Roll of Films Here is a roll of films for you, “Jim,” so that you can take more pictures down in the gym at lunch hour—and at camp this summer. Elinore Wrobeli.—Bottle of Red Ink. We are rather tired of seeing that green ink on your papers, “Elly.” Can you use red for a change? Daphne Young—Roller Skates. Daphne, you have managed to ride to school each day while your less fortunate schoolmates were using the Shoe Leather Express. Had you had these roller skates sooner, you might have joined them on Coe Avenue. Merritt: There are only two gifts left, Doris, so I guess this one is yours. Doris Warner—Game of “4-5-6-Pick Up Sticks.” What is more suitable for Doris, who lives out in the “sticks,” than a game of “Sticks”? Doris: Then this one must be yours, Merritt. Merritt Thompson—Hula Hula Dancer. Merritt, every dancer needs a good partner. This Hula Hula dancer should he able to execute the difficult steps you like to do. Merritt and I certainly had a great time in figuring out just which of these gifts should go to each of you. We do hope that you are pleased with them and that you will keep them in memory of the first Class Day exercises in the East Haven High School. C 52 ] Doris Warner and Merritt Thompson EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Will I, Truman Surprenant, as representative of the Senior Class of the East Haven High School, East Haven, Connecticut, being presumably in a sound and sane mind and unduly influenced by no one, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to he the last will and testament of the aforementioned class. I. To Our Highly Respected Faculty, who have imparted to us ail the wisdom of the ages, we leave our good will and our appreciation for the assistance they have so graciously extended, making our first and last year as students here a most interesting and profitable one. II. To Mr. Joseph F. Mayo, class sponsor, and to Miss Miriam G. May, dassbook adviser, we leave a sweet succession of peaceful nights and dreamless sleeps until they once again take up the burden of worrying over another group who have reached that unmanageable state from which we now emerge. III. We bequeath to the Juniors the right to lord it over the other classes because of their importance as Seniors, and the privilege of shining as models of good behavior. IV. Upon the Sophomores we bestow the privilege of dreaming of the day they will stand here reminiscing, like us, on the happy and ever-to-be-cherished yesteryear. V. We leave to the Freshmen our ability to persevere through all the unfavorable circumstances which we know to be inevitable in the course of a high school career. VI. Our individual bequests are as follows: 1. Marjorie Ketcham leaves her coveted position as cashier during the third lunch period to “Al” Wright. “Al” can use the extra vitamins to fill in that infinite space between his head and his feet. 2. Helen Malone, chief high ‘Tattler” (yes, the secret’s out), thrusts upon Helen Gillis those onerous and at times unpleasant duties. The latter, of course, has had a little experience on her own. 3. Robert Morse leaves his position as chief operator of the radio system with the accompanying privileges of missing classes to Rurdett Page. Burdett should try to make as much of the “missing class” privilege as “Bob” has. 4. Robert Johnson bequeaths the office of chief senior executive and his title as handsomest boy to John Moran. Who else is eligible? 5. William Bode leaves his good humor and ever ready wit to anyone who can qualify— because it doesn’t cost anything. “Bill” hopes that his successor will receive just as much hilarious applause as he has during the past year. 6. Fred Clemens and “Billy” Cowles bequeath the right to drive fast cars and the ability to manage blondes, brunettes, and “what have you” to John Williams and Ray Figlewski, close runners-up. 7. Harry Kiernan endows Edward Sinioni with the ability to tickle the ivories in his inimitable style so that “Ed,” who is quite a pianist already, can start playing duets by himself. 8. Doris Blakeman leaves to open competition her tireless energy in typing material for the Pioneer. [53] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL 9. Gordon Stevens, our track demon, wills the speed that has led him to fame to “Eddie” Bruce. With diligent practice “Eddie” should equal or even surpass the record of his predecessor. 10. Ray Bartlett bestows upon “Dan Dempsey his eye for loud and blinding wearing apparel—as if “Dan” needed it! 11. Clayton Cassidy leaves his knowledge of the art of keeping the class laughing from eight till two to Donald Ailing, who is well known for his quiet, reserved manner. 12. Clayton Buttsteadt, Louise Didow, and Helene Orlando bequeath at any aspirants in public speaking their ability to argue upon almost any question, and to win consistently in spite of heavy odds. 13. Alfred Dohna. our Comet editor-without-peer leaves his office to Rhoda Leshine. who has been his faithful and conscientious associate during the past year. Then, too, perhaps Rhoda can get the Comet printed free of charge. 14. Anita D’Onofrio endows Eva Beers with her outstanding prowess at a Royal, a Remington, or a Woodstock. 15. Ralph Flynn bequeaths to Elsa Pierson his propensity for arguing over trivial matters during senior class meetings; thus may Elsa he ever popular with her classmates. 16. Paul Grasso, our dependable teacher’s helper, leaves his position to Robert Caulford, hoping that Caulford succeeds in getting out of as much routine school work as he has. 17. To the tune of “The Daring Young Man On the Ice Rink” our skating enthusiast, Kenneth Hartlin, reluctantly retreats in favor of Howard Hanson. Now let’s hope there is ice next year. 18. Marie Hogan bequeaths to Gladys Griswold her vivacity, hilarity, and also her giggle. Careful, Gladys! 19. Elmer Jones, our Crosby, thrusts his musical crooning ability upon Robert Male. Don’t rush, girls! 20. Irene Paris, our shy Venus, leaves her slim figure to all Junior girls who envy her. 21. To “Jimmy” Glynn, Elwood Scobie bequeaths his skill in escaping the honor roll and in shooting baskets. “Jim” will have to work hard to be worthy of either bequest. 22. Catherine Norwood has been named heiress to the animated spirits and high-strung temperament of Doris Warner. 23. Muriel Johnson bequeaths her intense dislike of the male sex to Dorothy Gerber. It ought to be a cinch for “Dot.” 24. Daphne Young endows Jacqueline Malcolm with her inclination to break hearts indis-criminatingly and frequently. Says Daphne, “Variety is the spice of life.” 25. Robert Hartman leaves his ability to get by with a minimum amount of study to Ray Pratt, who is giving him good competition this year. 26. Frank Poskus wills his grace while soaring through the air on a bamboo pole to any Junior aspiring to great heights with the ease of a track man. IT 54] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL 27. Mildred Anderson leaves the gift of avoiding suspicion when queer noises are heard in a classroom to Grace Collins. 28. Our class giant, Joseph Dufourney, bequeaths his height to Joseph Ferraiolo. “Joe” should be able to make good use of it. 29. Fred Lendroth leaves his worn-out paint brushes to Clifford Erickson with the advice that “Clif” hold his red paint in control when he “goes to town.” 30. Luco Meoli, the competent clown of the Junior class, has been chosen to fill the position left vacant by Stanley Skut—if his feet are big enough to fill Skut’s shoes. 31. “Eddie” Karmarzyn leaves his duties as bus hoy at the Waldorf to George Mild. We hope George doesn’t trip himself while carrying trays of glassware, a weakness which “Eddie” has found a great handicap. 32. Leonard Jackson and John Hogan, our human fish, bequeath their aquatic ability to anyone who is willing to establish a bona fide residence in Momauguin. 33. Sylvia Abrams wills to Elaine Drennan her office as business manager of the Comet. Elaine will have to “go some” to equal Sylvia’s record. VII. We hereby revoke any and all former wills by us made. VIII. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal this sixteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-seven. THE CLASS OF 1937 By Truman Surprenant Witnesses: Miss Miriam G. May Mr. Joseph F. Mayo C55: EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Poem Prelude: When Courageous pioneers in 1849 Pressed their creaking wagons Toward an unknown horizon, They felt. With trusting hearts and souls. That, keeping faith in God, They’d overcome the handicaps That loomed before them. Preparation: Just as they, Brave souls, Prepared their wagons for departure, So we have made ready. Our caravan, Vastly different from theirs, Has taken shape Under wise counsel here offered. The knowledge which has been imparted to us, The ideals which have been instilled in us Are guiding stars Toward our ultimate goal. Migration: Now we depart Upon our long, long trek. Step by step Each one To Master from Apprentice Shall rise. Our path through life may not be smooth As years roll on; But', Like our forbears, We shall forge ahead With dauntless spirit and courage indomitable. Posllude: Never To be forgotten Are those days well spent, Keeping tryst with knowledge Within these portals. May God guide each one of us, Pioneers of 1937, Who go forth upon life’s long journey Today. Marjorie Ketcham [56: Marjokie Ketcham !!V.';TT •v.v: .{ ■X'X yrV i mm W 0M • : :':XWv7.',’: litil ' . . ■. . :v • . • v i • ; p? •' J ; • ••. ; ?Vv.v.;' j v; i.vVi.‘ rRFP j.enn, nT|| EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Officers First row. left to right: John Moran. Virginia Germond. Ellen Anthonis, Alfred Dolma, Robert Johnson, Robert Hartman, Sylvia Abrams, Phyllis Freer, John Savo. Second row, left to right: Mr. William E. Fagerstrom (principal), Thelma Anderson, Helen Davis, Russell Griswold, Henry Crosby. George llarrick, Edna Keay, Jeanne Struzynski. Class Officers SENIORS President Robert Johnson Vice-President Robert Hartman Secretary Sylvia Abrams T r ensurer Alfred Dohna SOPHOMORES President John Savo V ice-President Henry Crosby Secretary Jeanne Stri zinski T reasurer Edna Keay JUNIORS President John Moran Vice-President Ellen Anthonis Secretary Virginia Germond Treasurer Phyllis Freer FRESHMEN President Russell Griswold Vice-President George Harrick Secretary Helen Davis Treasurer Thelma Anderson L58] THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL EAST HAVEN Student Council First row, left to right: Anthony Russo. Paul Grasso, Lillian Soldan. Dorothy Watrous, Irene Paris. Helen Donalson. Robert Johnson. Gordon Stevens. Richard Milchert, Grace Roceo, Dorothy Moran, Justin Fairchild. Stanley Shepard. Second row, left to right: Miss Miriam G. May (adviser), Jeanruth Anderson, Genevieve Stephenson, Ellen Anthonis, May Johannescn, Jacqueline Malcolm, Jean Pottenberg. Renee Danielson, Ann Gorman, Phyllis Freer. Eva Beers, Edna Keay, Marion Gill is. Thelma Anderson, Louise Weber. Constance Erwin. Mr. Carl II. Garvin (adviser). Third row. left to right: Donald Hennessey. Robert Clark. Alex Karmazyn. John Moran. Norman Hall. Edwin Sperry, Albert Clark. Maurice Sarasohn, Ray Hanley. Russell Griswold, Edward Munson. Student Council Early in October the extra-curricular committee of the faculty, with Mr. Carl H. Garvin as chairman, drew up a tentative plan for a student government organization which would assist in the direction of school activities. Two representatives from each homeroom were elected to a Student Council, which has since operated with Miss Miriam G. May and Mr. Garvin as faculty advisers. In its first year of existence the Council has accomplished a great deal. As a group it directed class elections, aided in the Thanksgiving basket project, assisted in the A. A. membership drive, and arranged the Christmas party. Special committees have been appointed to supervise Athletic Association activities, Friday and Saturday afternoon socials, weekly assemblies, and general cafeteria conduct. Two of the most successful projects undertaken have been the direction of the social period during the lunch recess and the intramural sports program. Through the Student Council the student body has been given the opportunity of participating in the internal administration of the school. Members of the organization have performed their duties willingly and faithfully. The Student Council in the East Haven High School can justly regard its first year as a most successful one. [59] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL son, Doris Warner, Helen Gillis, Marilyn Priest, Doris Blakeman, Jacqueline Malcolm. Second row, left to right: Harry Dill. Robert Male, Ralph Flynn, Merritt Thompson, Stanley Shut. Edwin Sperry. Leonard Jackson. Anthony Russo, Robert Morse, Frank Vercillo, Mr. Carl 11. Garvin. Clubs In November a plan for club selection and organization was advanced by the faculty extra-curricular activity committee with Mr. Carl Garvin as chairman. Since the aim of the committee was “a club for every pupil,' the entire student body was allowed to vote for first, second, and third choices on a long list of recommended clubs. As a result of the vote twenty different clubs were selected by a large enough number to insure adequate club membership. Most popular were the Dramatic, Dancing, Fish and Game, and Newspaper Clubs, it being necessary to arrange for two divisions of each of these. Clubs met regularly during the seventh period on every Tuesday or Wednesday from November through May. Interesting and instructive programs were offered at each meeting. The complete club list with the presidents follows: Senior Dramatic- Merritt Thompson, Junior Dramatic—Marilyn Priest. Fish and Game—Edwin Sperry and Anthony Russo, Dancing —Stanley Skut and Ralph Flynn, Girls’ Athletic—Jacqueline Malcolm, Boys’ Swimming— Leonard Jackson, Glee Club—Doris Blakeman, Girl Reserves—Elsa Pierson, Stagecraft—Robert Morse. Orchestra—Doris Warner, Bowling—Frank Vercillo, Handicraft—Harry Dill, Typing— Phyllis Freer, Stenography—Helen Gillis, Airplane—Burdett Page, Motion Picture—Gleneida Sanderson, Hi-Y—Robert Male, Looking Glass—Genevieve Stephenson, and Photography— Robert Morse. [GO 3 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Traffic Squad Firs! row, left to right: Angelina Melillo. Ellen O'Brian, Celia McGuire, Bay Bartlett, Lorraine MacArthur, Gordon Stevens, Doris Warner, Robert Copperthite, Evelyn Hotchkiss, Irene Paris. Helene Ramsey. Second row, left to right: Paul Grasso, Barbara Andrews, Phyllis Freer, irginia Germond, Virginia Harrison, Marjorie Kctcham. Ellen Anthonis, Eva Beers, Helene Orlando, Malcolm Douglass. Third row. left to right: Edward Munson, Donald Rowley, Justin Cornell, John Moran, Richard Joy, Burden Page. Edward Bruce, Miss Daisy C. Geenty (adviser), Morton Goodwin. Traffic Squad The high school traffic squad was organized in January under the direction of Miss Daisy C. Geenty, assisted by a student committee consisting of Gordon Stevens, Irene Paris, and Morton Goodwin. Accompanied by their sponsor, the group visited local high schools with problems similar to those of our own before making recommendations for a traffic system. The squad members were selected by Miss Geenty, after having been recommended by their homeroom teachers as possessing such qualities as courtesy, poise, and social adaptability. Besides carrying on their duties at assigned positions in the halls between classes and during assembly periods and fire drills, they assisted at the inspection and dedication of the school and at other evening programs. Toward the end of the school year the positions of the graduating members were awarded to newly-appointed pupils, who assumed them for the remainder of the year and will resume them again at the opening of school in September. C61 □ EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Comet Staff First row, left to right: Richard Milchcrt, Helen Malone, Betty Ward, William Cowles, Janet Daniels, Alfred Dohna (editor), Sylvia Abrams (business manager . Robert Hartman, Ann Gorman. Rhoda Lesbine, Morton Goodwin. Second row, left to right: Miss Miriam G. May (adviser), Marie Anderson, Beryl Brown. Klaine Drennan. Gladys Griswold. Lois Johnson. Helen G ill is, Muriel Johnson, Helen Kornitsky, Emily Battipaglia. Anita D’Onofrio, Jane Gillis, Rita Gillen, Mr. Thomas A. Murray (adviser). Third row. left to right: Gloria Gallo, Dorothy Moran, John Savo, Robert Morse. Gordon Stevens. Louis Crescenti, George Mild. John Moran. Robert Male, Patricia Callahan. Marie Hogan. The Comet The “Comet” is the popular newspaper published by the students of East Haven High School and distributed on the last Friday of every month. The name, selected as the result of a contest in December, was submitted by Gordon Stevens of the Class of 193 . This year the work has been carried on 1 ) an editorial staff of seventeen members and a business staff of the same number, together with the following advisers: Miriam G. May, editorials and news; Thomas A. Murray, business; Mary E. Sharon, typing. Staff members were selected in January from the journalism classes, those having done outstanding work for the initial issue being given assignments. Many contributions from others than staff members have been received and published. Of great interest to readers have been the interesting and inspiring letters from Mr. William E. Gillis, Mr. William F. Fagerstrom, and members of the faculty, published regularly in the column. “Official Notes.” The “Comet” staff may be proud of the success of its publication during the first year of its existence. May it continue to maintain in the future the high standard it has attained in 1937. [62] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Debating Teams First row, lefl to right: Fred Clemens. Helen Malone, Janet Daniels, Sylvia Ahrams. Helene Orlando, Louise Didow, Clayton Huttstcadt. Second row, left to right: Miss Louise Scott coach 1, Truman Surprenant, Nelson Smith. Mr. F. Meredith Cooper, (assistant coach), Shirley I.undin. Debating The Debating Club was organized shortly after Christmas vacation under the leadership of Miss Louise Scott and Mr. F. Meredith Cooper. Of the large number enrolled in the club eight members were finally chosen to comprise the debating teams, Helen Malone, Janet Daniels, and Sylvia Abrams, with Truman Surprenant as alternate, making up the affirmative team, and Louise Didow, Helene Orlando, and Clayton Buttsteadt, with Nelson Smith as alternate, the negative team. State League debates in which East Haven participated were as follows: Preliminaries: March 25—East Haven negative vs. Lyman Hall affirmative at Wallingford; East Haven winner by two to one decision. March 29—East Haven affirmative vs. Plainville negative at East Haven; Shirley Lundin, chairman; East Haven winner by unanimous decision. Semi-Finals: April 17—East Haven affirmative vs. Staples negative at Westport; Staples winner by two to one decision. April 19—East Haven negative vs. Enfield affirmative at East Haven; Fred Clemens, chairman; East Haven winner by two to one decision. Since all four schools represented in the semi-finals were credited with one win and one loss, the state championship was decided on the number of points earned. East Haven taking second place. The club looks forward to the championship for the coming year. [63: EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Orchestra First row, left to right: Michael Iezzi, Frederick Helwig, Russell Griswold, Dorothy Jones. Helen Hilse, Betty Kiernan, Michael Mendito, Helen Pollock, William Cummings. Second row, left to right: Edward DeFillippo. Frank Piemontese, Frances Wetherbee, Regiano Marini, Robert Bacon. Pasquale DeLeonardo, Jack Lynch. Harry Kiernan. Edward Simoni, Doris Warner. Jean LaFlamme. Theodore Granshaw, Mr. A. George Pascale (director). Orchestra The orchestra, organized and directed by Mr. A. George Pascale, music supervisor, has met for rehearsal during club period every Wednesday since January. Although comparatively young, the organization has presented two assembly programs and participated in several others. The personnel of the orchestra follows: piano—Jack Lynch. Harry Kiernan. Edward Simoni, Doris Warner; violins—Helen Hilse. Betty Kiernan, Pasquale DeLeonardo, Regiano Marini, Michael Menditto, Jeanne LaFlamme, Theodore Granshaw; clarinets—Edward De Fil-lippo. Frances Wetherbee, Joseph Carbone; viola— Russell Griswold: cornet Robert Bacon, Michael Iezzi, Frederick Helwig, Helen Pollock. William Cummings; drums—Mario Giaimo. Of this group four pupils are enrolled in the grade schools. Other musical organizations are the mixed chorus of one hundred and fifty voices, the boys glee club of sixty voices, and a dance orchestra. The first two groups, together with the orchestra. were responsible for a very colorful assembly program presented on Friday. May 7, to both elementary and high school pupils in observance of Music Week. The small dance orchestra made up of members of the concert orchestra has furnished music for school socials. [64] ■ '.V.'iW-J. '. • . ..r,«. ■;. :■ :•• • . v£ • ? %.•! :• • A •• ;•� V % Ss •: •.. VN ■■ ■’• • 'ji 7.� ws -v - i V' ?6■ •: • • • - .-v:.••• � •. TTrTv vxr . : !rV::' ?V:.- ■•■ • • •:. ••: v .•.- . if •. •ITC.VV EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Basketball Squad First row, left to right: James Glynn, George Howard, Elwood Scobie, Donald Rowley, William Thomson. Second rowr. left to right: Mr. John E. Maher (coach I. Ray Figlewski. Howard Hansen, Kenneth Hartlin, John Male. Morton Goodwin (manager). Varsity Basketball Friday, February 27, brought to a close the initial basketball season of the East Haven High School. With a total of twenty games played, of which the Mahermen won seven and lost thirteen, East Haven can well be proud of the splendid showing of its inexperienced Varsity team in its first season on the hardwood court. Record of Games East Haven 24 Guilford 15 East Haven 25 Wallingford 37 East Haven 17. Wallingford 24 East Haven 24 Hamden 23 East Haven 19 Branford 41 East Haven 48 Madison 33 East Haven 25 Shelton 34 East Haven 18 Seymour 21 East Haven 30 Boardman 17 East Haven 25 Commercial 36 East Haven 28 Guilford 23 East Haven 25 Shelton 22 East Haven 23 Seymour 25 East Haven 17 Stratford 31 East Haven 24 Commercial 39 East Haven 18 Hamden 28 East Haven 13 Branford 32 East Haven 25 Stratford 44 East Haven 28 Madison 11 East Haven 12 Milford 23 C66] Games won 7 Games lost 13 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Junior Varsity Basketball Squad First row, left to right: Edwin Perry Malcolm Douglass, Larry Belanger. Charles Grover, Jack Lynch. Second row, left to right: Mr. John E. Maher (coach), John Messina, Albert Beebe, John Savo, Fred Vercillo, Albert Heed, Morton Goodwin (manager). Junior Varsity Basketball East Haven High School’s Junior Varsity basketball team made a fine premier season showing, with a balanced record of nine games won and an equal number lost. The players should furnish good material for the 1937-38 Varsity squad. Record of Games East Haven 21 Guilford 11 East Haven 5 Wallingford 26 East Haven 11 . Branford 28 East Haven 26. . . Shelton 14 East Haven 10 . .. Boardman 32 East Haven 32 Guilford 8 East Haven 23. ... 15 East Haven 10 Commercial 25 East Haven 8 Branford 25 East Haven 22 Madison 5 East Haven 3 . . 27 East Haven 12 Hamden 8 East Haven 22 Madison 14 East Haven 11 Seymour 7 East Haven 15 . Shelton 21 East Haven 15. Stratford 12 East Haven 15. . Stratford 34 East Haven 11 . Milford 18 C67T Games won 9 Games lost 9 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Girls’ Interclass Basketball Champions First row, left to right: Shirley McDowell, Sophie Bomhalicki, Genevieve Stephenson, Virginia Freer, Dorothy Caswell. Second row, left to right: Miss Virginia L. McLay (coach), Evelyn Shoemaker, Marjorie Thompson. Jeanne Slnizynski, Barbara Arnold. Dympna McDonough. Girls' Interclass Basketball An opportunity for every girl physically fit to participate in the popular game of basketball was made possible this year by a comprehensive schedule of interclass and intramural games arranged by Miss Virginia L. McLay, physical education supervisor. Interclass games were played on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, while intramural games were played at the regular Saturday intramural socials. The sophomores made the best records in both series, the sophomore class team, under the leadership of Captain Genevieve Stephenson, succeeding in capturing the interclass title, and a sophomore team representing rooms 204 and 210 winning the intramural championship. Numerals were awarded to the interclass champions and shields to the intramural champions. Members of the sophomore class team were Genevieve Stephenson, Marjorie Thompson, Virginia Freer, Shirley McDowell, Dympna McDonough, Evelyn Shoemaker, Barbara Arnold, Sophie Bombalicki, Dorothy Caswell, and Jeanne Struzynski. Members of the intramural championship team were Marjorie Thompson. Dorothy Caswell, Shirley McDowell, Ellen Anthonis, Evelyn Shoemaker, Dympna McDonough, Genevieve Stephenson, Barbara Arnold. Jeanne Struzynski, and Rhoda Leshine. [68] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Boys’ Intramural Basketball Champions First row, left to right: Tony Kamli, Angelo Baldino, Michael Iezzi (captain). Jack Tyler, Charles 11 nested. Second row, left to right: Mr. John E. Maher (coach), Hoherl I.aine, Edward Calpin (manager). Boys' Intramural Basketball Intramural basketball teams were organized in home-rooms shortly after Christmas and impetus given to participation in intramural games by the organization, under the Athletic Committee of the Student Council, of a Saturday afternoon intramural competition. Two or three games were regularly scheduled for each program, with members of the varsity teams acting as officials. Hard pressed by the upper classmen, who, however, were handicapped by the fact that varsity players were not eligible for the intramural teams, the hoys of freshman home-room 205 finally succeeded in taking the honors in the tournament. Members of the championship team, who were presented with intramural shields, were Tony Randi, Angelo Baldino, Jack Tyler. Charles Huested, Robert Laine, Michael Iezzi, captain, and Edward Galpin, manager. EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Track Tkam First row, left to right: George Mild, Robert Bruce, Gordon Stevens, Robert Copperthite, Robert Beuchele. Edward Munson. Second row. left to right: Mr. Matthew R. Tierney (coacht, John Scalia. Raymond Lord, Albert Bahnsen. George Blanchard. John Moran. James Williams (manager). Track It is a rare incident when a neophytic organization is endowed with success. That was the inception of track athletics in our high school. Track is an immortal sport. Other types of athletics have flared into prominence for a short time and then have dimmed to become only a memory. All through the history of civilization, track, in one form or another, has paced steadily; and when football and other sports are remembered as things of the past, track will remain as the classic athletic event. Coached by Mr. Matthew R. Tierney, the group of athletes who flashed the golden silks of East Haven to victory in the state championships at Wesleyan University practiced under great difficulties, hut had the courage to rise above that handicap. Captain Robert Copperthite led his team of Gordon Stevens, Edward Bruce, Robert Beuchele, A1 Bahnsen, Edward Munson, George Blanchard, George Mild. John Scalia, and Raymond Lord onto the track, and when the sun-filtered dust had settled. East Haven in its fitst appearance had made the fastest time of any high school in the state. Supreme in the first trial, the record will be a difficult one to emulate. t 70] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Baseball Team First row, left to right: William Maclachlan. Jack Tyler, William Thomson, Andre Boucher. Paul Grasso. James Glynn, Kenneth Hartlin (captain), Kay Figlewski, John Messina. Second row, left to right: Mr. John E. Maher (coach), Leonard Jackson, Howard Hanson, Robert Beuchele, Norman Leavstrom, Jack Lynch, Clarence Sheiffele, Alfred I)ohna (manager). Varsity Baseball Early in April more than sixty boys turned out in answer to the call for candidates for the baseball team. During the spring vacation the group was cut down to twenty regulars by Coach John Maher. Players finally chosen were Kenneth Hartlin, Captain, John Messina. William Thomson, Paul Grasso, George Howard, James Glynn, Ray Hanley, Ray Figlewski, Norman Leavstrom, Robert Beuchele, Howard Hanson, Leonard Jackson, Andre Boucher, Jack Tyler, Clarence Sheiffele. Michael lezzi. Thomas DeLucia, Albert Reed, William Maclachlan, and Jack Lynch. The schedule for the 1937 season follows: Tuesday, April 27, Hamden, away. Saturday, May 1, West Haven, away. Wednesday, May 5, Hillhouse, away. Saturday, May 8, Guilford, home. Tuesday, May 11, Branford, away. Friday, May 14, Stratford, home. Wednesday, May 19, Woodrow Wilson, away. Saturday, May 22, Hillhouse, home. Tuesday, May 25, Wallingford, home. Friday, May 28, Milford, away Tuesday, June 1, Shelton, home. Friday, June 4, Hamden, home. Saturday, June 5, Hamden, home. Wednesday, June 9, West Haven, home. Saturday, June 12, Branford, home. Tuesday, June 15, Derby, away. [71 J League games. Cheer Leaders Louis Crescenti Elsie Peach Mr. Joseph F. Mayo Genevieve Stephenson William Bode Lorraine MacArthur Clayton Cassidy Cheer Leaders Just prior to the initial basketball game in December, try-outs for positions as cheer leaders were held under the direction of Mr. Joseph F. Mayo. After close competition the following students were chosen to carry on during the basketball season: Clayton Cassidy, head cheer leader; Lorraine MacArthur, Elsie Peach, Genevieve Stephenson, Louis Crescenti, and William Bode. Dominic Yadaresto and Radley Clemens provided the laughs between game periods. The cheering squad loses four of its members this June, hut powerful ability to do some good rooting for the home team has already been observed in several lower classmen. E-A-S-T H-A-V-E-N E-A-S-T H-A-V-E-N E-A-S-T H-A-V-E-N East Ha-ven East Ha-ven Rah! Rah! Rah! 1721 THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL EAST HAVEN ... lUbber tisements EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Congratulations from The Faculty to The First Graduating Class of the East Haven High School [74: EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL All Portraits and Groups by LORING STUDIOS 956 Chapel Street Telephone 8-6960 THE VAN DYCK PRINTING CO. INCORPORATED Printing—Binding—Mailing College and School Work a Specialty C+J 945 Grand Avenue New Haven, Conn. 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