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

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EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL GRACE MARY ROCCO “She is ever precise and promise-keeping.” Italian Club (1). Hiking Club (2), Photography Club (4), Student Council (4), Cafeteria Committee (4), Pioneer, Editor-in-ChW (4• Dependability is the word that best describes GrartL nways rea 4y to help, ever cheerful, a good student, a sincere friend -wgyn wior You jj nne ask from one girl. That she is esteemed by all who know her I Xrvidenced by the important duties which have been entrusted to her during the past year. Grace plans to be a school teacher. With her dignified bearing and her efficiency she should have a successful teaching career. STANLEY E. SAPETO Silence is golden. ' Nature Club (1), Fish and Game Club (4). This tall, fair-complexioned, modest youth comes from the Laurel School district. He is a most studious person—always has his work done with no “to-do” about it. He has not decided just what he wants to do—but when he does, he will see that it’s well done—we’re sure of it! EDWARD AUGUST SARANITZKY “£ T Tis well to lie true and honest. Scout Club (It, Athletic Club (4). “Ed” is an extremely likable fellow whose quiet, friendly ways have made him many friends. Ever since his graduation from Highland School “Ed” has been greatly interested in sports. He never talks about himself, but we’ve heard that he wants to go to Connecticut State College to continue his studies. Good luck, “Ed.” ELWOOD F. SCOBIE “Ely” “5co6e” A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find. Basketball 1 (4), Varsity Captain (4), Chess and Checker Club i4 . Class Gift Committee, Chairman (4). “Scobe” is one of our A number one men—a thoroughly good sport, a likable chap, and a swell pal! He excels in sports, is a neat dresser, loves to have a good time, and has a keen sense of humor. He goes for bright-colored socks and brown-haired girls in a big way. He hopes to continue his studies along engineering lines. Best of luck, “Scobe.” HELEN HARRIET SHOEMAKER N Quietness has its own charms.” Swimming Club (1), Basketball (1 (4), Shorthand Club (1), Stamp Club (3), World Affairs Club (3), Typing Club (41. Quiet? A little, but just as ready to take part in the fun as the more boisterous. As stamp collecting is her hobby, Helen manages to keep her friends more than busy saving all types and sizes for her. She is an excellent pianist, even though she is bashful about displaying her abilities in that line. She wants to be a teacher—we know her pupils will love her! [29]

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EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ELSIE KATHERINE PEACH “Peaches “Joyful and happy I go my way. Basketball (1), Glee Club (1) (4), Senior Dramatic Club (4), Cheer Leader (4). If cheering could win a basketball game, “Peaches” would have a long list of victories chalked up to her credit, for she performed her cheer-leading with vim and vigor. “Peaches” seems a suitable nickname for her always cheerful, always gay. always right there when there’s anything to do. Her hobbies are sports and dancing, and her ambition, to be a private secretary. ARTHUR WHITNEY PORTER “An “All I have to do is stir up my ambition. Dramatic Club (1), History Club (2), Swimming Club (4), Chess and Checker Club (4). “Art” is an easy-going, fun-loving fellow to whom study is merely a pastime. His “why-worry” attitude has won him many friends. We hope “Art” will achieve success in his ambition to become a world-champion chess player. Although it does require some thought, we think he can do it. Lots of luck to you, “Art.” FRANK JOHN POSKUS “Hot High ambition—to fly high. Pole Vaulting and Track Team (1) (2t (3), Athletic Club (4). An all-around athlete, Frank finds time to participate in golf, football, hunting, fishing, and hockey. His outstanding work as a member of the track team, where he specialized in pole vaulting, and his ambition to become an aviator prove that the law of gravity cuts no ice with him. Happy landings, Frank! ELENE ELIZABETH RAMSEY “Nibbs” Eat, drink, and be merry.” Ping Pong (2) (3), Traffic Squad (4), Glee Club (4). Helene is one of those girls who just loves to have a good time. She is loads of fun herself and finds it very easy to appreciate others. Her particular hobbies are dancing and swimming. Although she is a good scholar, she has no specific career in mind at the present time. Here’s luck to her in whatever she may decide to attempt. RAPHAELINA LOUISE RICHITELLI “Raye “ ’Tis gram! to fpcak your mind outright.” Homeroom President 1 . Student Council (1). Glee Club fl). Volleyball (2) (3), Basketball (2). Baseball (2), Literary Advisory Board (4t, Cafeteria Management (4), Dramatic Club (4), Class Day Committee f4). “Raye” hopes to become a teacher, and we’re sure she’ll handle such a position nobly if she continues to be as clever at it as she has been in English class during this past year. A mermaid in swimming, a “shot” in basketball, a “wow” at tap dancing, but still a novice at ping pong! Don’t w'orry, “Raye” Rome wasn’t built in a day, you know! C 28 ]

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EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL STANLEY JOSEPH SKUT “Beetle” “GchkI humor is the clean blue sky of the soul.” Athletic Club ill. Dancing Club. President (4), Baseball (4). “Stan” is one of our stalwarts. He loves all kinds of sports, especially ice skating and biking, even ’way down to Branford Point. He lias a supercharged model T Ford in which he likes to travel. “It may not do 90,“ says “Stan,” “but there will come a day!” “Stan” is a horn comedian, and should he take up acting as a career, his success is assured. NELSON HEWLETT SMITH “Nellie” Give thy tongue no thoughts. Zoology Club (1), Debating Club (4», Chess and Checker Club (4), Dancing Club (41. Literary Advisory Board 4), Boys’ Glee Club (4), Class Day Committee (4). “Nellie” is a product of Momatiguin Grammar School, and a very fine product to be sure. No one in the senior class can read faster or talk more fluently than he, and he usually has his facts “down pat,” too. Nellie's hobbies are stamp collecting, hiking, swimming, and reading. We predict success for him in whatever line of work he pursues. GORDON WILLIAM STEVENS “Flash” Harm not thyself with overwork.” Glee Club (1». Track Team 3» (4), Pioneer, Business Manager (4), Traffic Squad, Captain (4), Dancing Club (4), Comet Staff (4), Student Council, Vice-President 4). Here’s to “Flash,” Fast Haven's number one all-around man! Perhaps Gordon's previous scholastic training—lie has attended almost every school in Fair Haven has a lot to do with his good humor and ready wit. We all envy him his unfailing success to get good marks with the least possible amount of real work. “Flash’s” passions are art and sports—especially track. We expect to hear great things of him on the cinders! AVERY BAKER STILLINGS “Bake” A silent tongue finds no trouble. Woodworking Club (It, Radio Club (4), Chess and Checker Club (4). “Bake” prepared for high school at North Branford Center Grammar School. We enjoy having him with us even if we don’t hear from him often. His hobbies include bicycle riding and radio building. “Bake” is anxious to become a radio expert, and if he keeps up his good work along that line, he should he successful. TRUMAN SURPRENANT “Soup” Delightful music woos the car. Glee Club (1) (2) (3) (4 , Swimming Club (1), Dramatic Club (2) (3) 14), Hi-Y 13) (4), Debating Club (4), Pioneer, Business Board (.4), Ring and Pin Committee, Chairman (41. Our silver-throated tenor’s voice is the envy of the school, for it is not only musical, but oratorical as well, lie has attained great fame as the mainstay of Mr. Pascale’s music class and his renowned orations in Mr. Mayo’s “problems” class rival those of Cicero. “Soup,” you should play a merry tune through life as a music instructor! % i: 30 3