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

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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]

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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]

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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