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

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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]

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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

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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