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

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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]

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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 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