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

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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

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EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL SYLVIA ABRAMS “Deep are the foundations of sincerity.” Red Cross Club (1), Motion Picture Club, Vice-President (2), Tennis, (2) ii), World Affairs Club (3), Motion Picture Club (3), Class Secretary (4), .f.omet, Business Manager I4 , Debating Team 4), Literary Advisory Board (4), Basketball (4), Volleyball (4i, Class Historian (4). The talents of this bundle of personality would fill volumes. She is an excellent scholar ami a perfect lady popular with her classmates and teachers alike. She tells us that college is her ambition and that she’ll major in chemistry. 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

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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]