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

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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

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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 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