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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1940 volume:

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' . :V :’ | ' rftEP finDP� qr,m HIV Mill IVOHd 10011DS HOIM N3AVII J.SV3 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Table of Contents Page Frontispiece—East Haven High School from the Air 4 Del ication ........................................................... 6 Faculty ............................................................... 7 School Interiors—A Sport for Every Girl 10 Each Girl Interested in a Sport Class of 1940 II The Pioneer 14 Seniors .15 Who's Who?........................................................... .43 We See Ourselves as Others See Us 44 Commencement Committees 46 Class Day 47 Class History '18 Class Statistics 55 Class Prophecy .56 Class Gifts 60 Class Will 71 Class Poem 75 Graduation Exercises 76 Activities 77 Class Officers .78 The Student Council 79 The Traffic Squad 80 The Comet . 81 Clubs 82 Debating .83 A Lucky Break .81 The Thespians 85 The Pep Club 86 The Glee Club 87 The Orchestra 88 Athletics .89 Varsity Basketball 90 Junior Varsity Basketball 91 Boys’ Intramural Basketball 92 Squad Leaders 93 Girls’ Interclass Volley Ball 94 Girls’ Interclass Basketball 95 Varsity Track 96 Varsity Baseball 97 Cheer Leaders .98 Advertisements 99 15] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL To the S aciiLtu of the East Haven High School in appreciation of their inspiration and encouragement We. the Senior Class of 1940 dedicate this fourth edition of The Pioneer [6] Ife - Stf V v? V £a ' ■■'■ ?• -; ■ • '.'■•V • � V� • •• . •. •.•� ••• • •. • • • • • ’. • •'J'.V •% «.•• • •• . • • .s:::• : • -t7- i- ■'■ ■twi-- v .;i FACULTY .VV :;•. •■C . . uii--;;•••••;-•«'• . • •;; -.'V; ; vV ': I'.iV. V. V 1 : . ;.: -. V;: $£• •? £■ sf' hi: VJ l-i B mmm mmmm m ra£p -finop.or.n Faculty First row, left to right: Alice F. Dwyer. Jessie C. Burr, Margaret M. Hunt, William E. Fagerstrom, principal. Jane C. Cox, Carylc V Frawley, Mary E. Sharon. Daisy C. Geenty, and Ahti I. Haatenen. Second row, left to right: k. Zita Matthews, Eleanor M. Swanson, Alice M. Gunnip. Wilhelmina M. Strandherg. Laura I. O’Connor, ('.race E. Blanchard, Alice E. Hall, Louise Scott, Miriam G. May, Mary A. Farrell, and Mary R. Rocco. Third row. left to right: Joseph F. Mayo, John E. Maher, John M. MacPartland, Carl H. Garvin. Robert E. ('.race, Daniel B. Fitts, James'S. Maloney, Thomas A. Murray, and William E. (� i11 is. superintendent. in H X z H x tA o tn w K — o X in O X o o EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL East Haven High School Faculty 1939-1940 William E. Gillis Superintendent Rhode Island State College, B.S. State Department of Education, B.E. Louise Scott Dean of Girls, English,! Dramatics, Occupations Emerson College, B.L.I. Boston University, Ed.M. Miriam G. May Chairman, English Department State Teachers College, Bridgewater, Mass., B.S. New York University, M.A. Carl H. Garvin Chairman, Science Department University of New Hampshire. B.S., Ed.M. K. Zita Matthews, Chairman, Social 'Studies Department Teachers College of Connecticut, B.E. Thomas Murray Chairman, Mathematics Department Fordham University, B.A. New York University, M.A. Daniel B. Fitts Chairman, Commercial Department Rhode Island State College Boston I niversity, B.B.A., Ed.M. Industrial Arts, Mechanical Drawing Teachers College of Connecticut, B.E. Alice E. Hall Homemaking University of Connecticut, B.S. El.KANOR M. SWAMl ON- ■ Homemaking University of Connecticut, B.S. Alice M. Gunmp English Albertus Magnus College, B.A. Margaret M. Hunt English Albertus Magnus College, B.A. Ghaci; E-. Blanchard- English Albertus Magnus College, B.A. Daisy C. Geenty History New York University, B.S., M.A. Joseph F. Mayo History, Problems of Democracy University of Alabama, B.A. William E. Facerstrom Principal, Algebra Colby College, B.S. Boston University, Ed.M. John M. MacPartland Visiting Teacher, English St. Louis University, B.A. Yale University, M.A. Caryle V. Frawley $ General Science, Physics Fordham University, B.A. James S. Maloney Biology, Chemistry Fordham University, B.S. Mary R. Rocco Social Studies. Italian Albertus Magnus College, B.A. Jane C. Cox French Connecticut College for Women, B.A. Alice E. Dwyer iMlin Albertus Magnus, B.A. Mary E. Sharon Bookkeeping, Shorthand. Office Practice Teachers College of Connecticut, B.E. Mary A. Farrell Shorthand, Typing, Office Practice Danbury State Normal School Laura I. O'Connor Business Practice, Typing New Haven State Normal School Columbia University, B.S. Jessie C. Burr Girls' Physical Education Supervisor Arnold College, B.S. John E. Maher Boys' Physical Education Supervisor Arnold College, B.S.P.E. University of North Carolina Coaching School Ahti I. Haatenen Art Supervisor New York School of Fine and Applied Arts Wilhelm in a M. Strandberg Music Supervisor New York University [9] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL A SPORT FOR EVERY GIRL EACH GIRL INTERESTED IN A SPORT [10] 0MW : •'•: • 'i ; •.- '■ -•'• II WMi -'■:■■ ■■ ' ' Hi EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Advisers Jane Cullen Cox Gnu 1 conies the world to those; That are cast in gentle mold.” Caryle V. Frawley “So much one man can do. That does both act and know.” CLASS COLORS Red and Silver CLASS FLOWER White Carnation CLASS MOTTO “Ever seeking; ever advancing. EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Gordon Strickland Brown Class President ‘Nothing is more common than the name of friend. Nothing is more rare than true friendship.” 4 k Marie Virginia Anderson Edilor-in-Chiej “Action is power, and its highest manifest is When it is directed by knowledge.” Edward Lawrence Reynolds Business Manager “ Tis not in mortals to command success: But lie'll do more, he'll deserve it.” Mr. Cari. H. Garvin Faculty Activity Chairman “With energy and sleepless vigilance He goes forward to give us victories.’ [13] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Pioneer Staff First row, left to right: Beatrice Wilson, Marilyn Goodwin, Betty Kiernan, Edward Reynolds. Marie Anderson, Gloria Gallo, Stanley Shepard, Janice Cowles, Thelma Anderson, and Bernice Carlson. Second row, left to right: Mr. Caryle V. Frawley. adviser, Betty Fepan, Jane Dempsey. Carolyn Wheeler, Shirley Gifford. Anne Thorpe, Bernice Hansen. Virginia Corn-stock, Eleanor Friscoe, Violet Mawtin, Ella Slocum. Helen Davis, Louise Weber, and Miss Miriam G. May. adviser. Third row, left to right: Marilyn Priest, Alice Van I)er Maelen, James Lyons, George Harrick, Allen Johnson, Radley Clemens. Robert Clark. George Thompson, Pauline Tinari. and Astrid Person. The Pioneer Editor dn-Chiej Marie Anderson Associate Gloria Gallo Assistants Thelma Anderson Radi.ev Clemens Betty Fegan Bernice Hansen Betty Kiernan Georgianna Rose Anne Thorpe Rorert Clark Virginia Comstock Eleanor Friscoe Violet IIawtin Astrid Person Ella Slocum Beatrice Wilson Alice Van Her Maelen Photography Shirley Gifford Art Editors Carolyn Wheeler Marion Gillis Assistants Betty Festa Janet Frey Lillian Levine Jean Skibold Margaret Struzynski Easiness Manager Edward Reynolds Associate Stanley Shepard Assistants Gordon Brown Helen Davis Georce Harrick James Lyons Pauline Tinari Head Marilyn Janice Cowles Jane Dempsey Allen Johnson George Thompson Louise Weber Typist Goodwin Assistants Bernice Carlson Marilyn Priest Advisers Editorial Board. Miriam G. May Business Board, Caryle V. Frawley Art, Aim I. Haatenen [H] f£7'42lK� ZYNW I ■V� fALv J A’-y.i H-'i'r.i; i'V. SMB© S : ?.: a.:. • ntf ■?:■■■; ;.A ' V TTT TTT TV..'.;. •.■•� .•. '!.•.; « • '•• •' v’-V-'.V.'• -■?• • • '‘■'.•.•’•fiv ' -t'.' Mil • V lv .• V 9 r'v- .V;?;.: : rurp � -gnDftara EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL S. ANTHONY ALDIERI New Haven (1) (2) East Haven 13) 14� Track Team 11); Swimming Club (1) 2 ; Varsity Track (4). Tall. dark, and goodlooking .... sincere and friendly .... solitude and quietude prevail .... deep, low voice .... hearty laugh .... captivating smile .... quick thinker .... prefers to be called Mr. Aldieri .... fond of basketball and howling. MARIE VIRGINIA ANDERSON Girl Reserves 1 (2), treasurer 12); Basketball fit 12) (3 (4); Comet. editorial board (It (2) (3) 4� . associate editor (2). (3� : Dramatic Club (It (3� ; Baseball (2) (3); Volley Ball (3) (4) ; Basketball (3) 4); Bowling Club 13) (4� ; Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer, editor-in-chief 4); Debating Club (4); A Lucky Break (4); Fashion Show 14); Varsity Show (4); National Honor Society. “Ree .... efficient, enthusiastic, and energetic .... “It’s adorable . . . . giggles and giggles .... neat as a zipper .... smart as a whip .... vivacity and versatility plus .... fancies fans .... keen appreciation of the finer arts. THELMA IRENE ANDERSON East Haven Players (1); Student Council fit; Class Treasurer (It; Dramatic Club (1) (2); Class Secretary (2t; Steadfast Tin Soldier 21 : Squad Leader 2 ; Puppet Club (21 (3 , president (3); Thespians 12) (3t (4t, vice president (4); Varsity Shoie 13); Pep Club 13) (4); A Lucky Break, business staff (4) ; Sailor Maids, business staff (4) ; Pioneer, editorial staff (4t. Sweet, sincere, and sympathetic .... a smile to find your way with in the dark .... “A quiet person—except when otherwise” .... avid actress . . . . admirable assurance .... breathless sentences punctuated with tinkling laughter .... an act for every scene .... glad to face the music—to dance! SHIRLEY DOROTHY ANDREWS Girls Bowling Club fl (2) 3) (4); Swimming Club (1) (2) 131 14); Dancing Club (1) (3); Varsity Show 13) (4); Pep Club (4); Stenography Club (4). “Mickey .... she’s so “tomboystrous .... always ready, willing, and able .... a sincere friend .... generosity and Cood Humor .... industrious and practical .... “Self-confidence is a virtue. WILLIAM AYR New Haven 11) East Haven 12) 13) 14) Bowling Club 11): Rifle Club (1); Intramural Football 12); Intramural Basketball (2); Dancing Club 14). “Zeke” .... carefree as a lark .... “None so busy as those who do nothing” . . . . quiet here but, oh. so noisy there! . . . first-class gossiper .... “clicks through corridors .... “A true friend is forever a friend.” [16] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL JANET CHRISTINE BARBARY Glee Club (11 : Squad Leader (1) ; Bowling Club (1) 2) ; Hostess Club (1� (2); Dancing Club (1) 4 ; Homeroom Entertainment Chairman 2t; Typing Club (2); Fashion Show (3t (4) : Comet, business board (4); Varsity Show (41. Raven locks .... twinkling black eyes .... pleasing presence . . . . her clothes speak for themselves .... aristocratic .... self-confidence and self-assurance .... fond of outdoor life. GEORGE FRANKLIN BEACH New Haven (1) 2t (3� East Haven 4 Stagecraft Club tl ; Archery Club (1 ; Golf Club (It; French Club (1); Glee Club 1). Little Caesar expression .... “My second hand car passeth nothing but understanding” .... a firm step, and a determined nature .... inscrutable, insatiable, and alone .... minute but misrhty .... “Happiness is speechless.” BETTY LENT BEARDSLEY Glee Club 1 k (2); Dancing Club (It (2) (3) (4t; Hostess Club 2 ; Varsity Show (3) ; Stenography Club (4). Nothing ever bothers me .... coal-black tresses and flashing eyes . . . . pleasing personality .... a good companion .... popular with all who know her .... mouth shut and eyes open. ELEANOR ROSE BELDING Glee Club (1); Hostess Club (1) (2 ; Dancing Club (1) (4); Homeroom Treasurer (2); Comet, business board 4t ; Stenography Club t4). Diminutive .... would have the last word with an echo .... a weakness for the strong sex .... “blues” once a day .... fun-loving and mischievous . . . . easily excitable .... annoyed at trifles. SHIRLEY ELLEN BOSTOCK Clifton, New Jersey (1) Roselle Park. New Jersey (2t East Haven (3) f4) Dramatic Club (1); Soccer (1); Archery Club tl) 2t; Latin Club (It t2 : Girl Reserves (1) 2 : Basketball i� 2) 3 4 ; Student Council t4): Typing Club (4); Sailor Maids (4 ; Class Prophecy 4 ; Fashion Show (4). Crisp curls and bonfire coloring .... effervescent as a Bromo-Seltzer . . . . always happy, always gay—unless disputed in her way .... opinionated . . . . oh, for the life of a debater .... conscientious .... divides her loyalty . . . . “In New Jersey!” [17] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ROBERT M. BRADLEY Bowling Club (1) (4); Glee Club (1) (2); Intramural Basketball Hi (2); Varsity Basketball (3); Football 3� ; Varsity Show (3t (4); Rifle Club, president (4 ; Traffic Squad (4); A Lucky Break, house manager (4 . “Jake” .... a man's man .... one of the better shop students . . . . aspiring football hero .... curly hair .... deceivingly quiet in some classrooms .... super sense of humor .... friends galore .... the man with the guitar .... future forest ranger. GORDON STRICKLAND BROWN Fish ami (lame Club (1); Handicraft Club (2 ; Sophomore I lop Committee 2t; Prom Committee (3) (4 , chairman (3), senior representative (4); Class President (4). Mister President .... “hi-ya chum” .... capable leader .... Capitol gentleman .... meticulously groomed . . . sleep catcher .... master of himself true to word, work, and friends “Sincerity is a trait of true and noble manhood.” SHIRLEY FRANCES BUTLER Glee Club (1); Dramatic Club (1) (2) (3), treasurer (3); Dancing Club (1) (2 (3) (4); Basketball 2� (3) (4); Varsity Show (3) (4); business board (4); Comet, business board (4); Volley Ball (4); Pep Club (4 . “A light heart lives long' .... nose turned up and hair turned under . . . . she’s very “tantrumental” problems class’ problem child .... life, love, and laugher .... quick on the comeback .... she “glamours” for attention. ANTHONY RALPH CACACE Athletic Club (1) ; Intramural Basketball (2); Varsity Baseball (3) (4). “Yutz” . . . tiny and taciturn .... crisp, curly hair .... “He seldom speaks; but when he does, he speaks words of wisdom” .... always serious-minded .... cares little for social life .... very stable .... a handy person to have around. MADELINE C. CALLAHAN Glee Club (1); Dancing Club (1) 4 : Arts and Crafts Club (2) ; Basketball 2t 4 ; Dramatic Club (3); Varsity Show (3) 4t; Pep Club (4); Comet, business board (4); A Lucky Break, business staff (4); Fashion Show (4t; Ping-Pong 4� ; Deck Tennis 4). “Madge” .... smiling Irish eyes that make friends—personality that makes those friendships last .... nice clothes—all in good taste .... quick and refreshing wit and humor .... “Oh, but I’m so dumb—sometimes!” . . . . problems of democracy offer no problems to her. [18] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL JOSEPH MICHAEL CANEPARI Athletic Club (1); Glee Club (1) (2); Rifle Club (3); Bowling Club (3 ; Pep Club (4); Varsity Show (4). “Just a kid named Joe” .... bashful and boyish .... a combination of mischief and propriety .... a real pal .... his ways are as smooth as his hair .... careful car full .... “For he’s a jolly good fellow!” BERNICE ANNE CARLSON Dancing Club (1); Glee Club II) (2) : Squad Leader (1) (3); Typing Club 2 ; Student Council 13); Varsity Show (3); Hostess Club, vice pre i-dent 14); Stenography Club 14); Pioneer, assistant typist (4). Typically Scandinavian .... flaxen hair and sky-blue eyes .... originality and sentimentality .... studiously inclined .... sympathetic, loyal, and true .... a whimsical wink in lieu of “Hello” .... “Perseverance brings success.” RALPH PHILIP CASTELLON Bowling Club (1) (2); Jayvee Basketball (2); Varsity Basketball 13) 14); Student Council 13); Varsity Show (4). Slow walker fast talker .... a glutton for trouble .... “Just one more!” . . . . good business brain .... valuable man on a basketball court .... a diplomat in his own way .... Miss Dwyer’s real Latin “stoogent” .... a stumbling block to his foes. VINCENT JOSEPH CASTELLON Fast Haven Players (1); Hi-Y (1); Intramural Basketball (1); Glee Club (1) (2); Pep Club (1) (2); Bowling Club (2); Jayvee Basketball (2); Varsity Basketball (3) 14), co-captain 4) ; Varsity Baseball (3) (4). One in a million .... quiet and well-mannered .... that irresistible smile with an olive tan complexion .... woman hater? .... basketball star deluxe .... he’s a whiz .... sport and sporty .... “A solitary man is either a brute or an angel.” HAZEL ROSE CATALANO Dancing Club (1) 12) 13) 14); Basketball (2); Volley Ball (3) (4); Ping-Pong (4); Photography Club (4). “Swank” .... diminutive dynamo .... problem (s) filibusterer .... soft, well-modulated voice .... dark, expressive eyes .... here and there— ever in a hurry .... “Oft’ it has been said that good things come in small quantities.” [19] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL BETTY ELLEN CAVANAUGH Chorus (1) (2); Dancing Club (3) (4); Bowling Club (4); Varsity Show (4). “Power will accomplish much but perseverance more' .... sweetness, shyness, sincerity .... skill in domestic arts .... the personification of silence . . . . likes good books and good movies .... “A true friend is like a costly jewel.” SOPHIE EDWINA CICHOCKI Chorus (1) ; Dramatic Club (It; Dancing Club (4 ; Squad Leader (4). Local Lilliputian .... “chock full” of school spirit .... an infectious laugh is never far from her lips .... a friendly greeting for all ... . dues paid to date .... Have you ever seen her shy? .... Never! ROBERT EMMETT CLARK Student Council (1) (4), president (4); Handicraft Club, treasurer (2); Varsity Baseball (2) (3) (4); Varsity Basketball (2t (3) (4 , co-captain 4� ; Class King Committee, chairman 3 ; Fashion Show 3 ; Varsity Show, business staff (3) (4); Pep Club (4); Pioneer, editorial board (4t. “Laugh every time you're happy and laugh once in a while anyway” . . . . curly top .... athletic all-star .... handsome as a matinee idol .... a jaw that seems to have made up its mind about something .... quizzical quirk .... self-conscious or self-conceited? RADLEY ELLSWORTH CLEMENS East Haven Players (1); Thespians (1) 21 ; Steadfast Tin Soldier (2); Pep Club (2) (3); Fashion Show (2) (3 (4); Varsity Show (2 3t (4); Jayvee Basketball (3); Varsity Basketball (4) ; Class Vice President (4) ; Pioneer, editorial board (4). “Rad” .... long, lean, and lanky .... a jovial personality .... he drowns his ideas in a stream of words .... battling basketeer . . . talented tapster .... “There’s something about a soldier!” VIRGINIA LOUISE COMSTOCK Junior Dramatic Club (It; East Haven Players (1) (2 ; Girl Reserves (1) (2t; Glee Club (It (2); Traffic Squad (2 (3); Squad Leader (2) (3t; A Lucky Break, production staff (4); Typing Club (4); Pioneer, editorial board (4); Class Motto Committee (4). “Hello, everybody!” .... rolling eyes, rolling “r’s” .... “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance” .... her faithfulness is sincere . . . . giggling “Ginnic”. . . . loves the briny deep .... down Florida way . . . . “My little brother—.” [20] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL RUTH MARION COOPER Chorus (1); Girl Reserves (It; Games Club (1); Squad Leader (2); Hostess Club 2 ; Varsity Show (2) (4); Fashion Show (3); Dancing Club (3) (4t; Basketball (4); Swimming Club (4); Stenography Club (4); Traffic Squad (4); A Lucky Break, production staff (4). Blithe as a breeze .... loveliness and charm .... a smile for everyone . . . . she kindles one's spirits . . . fair-haired and fair-minded .... beaus from the “city” .... running for her third floor post .... “The gates are hers to open.” JANICE MERRIAM COWLES Girl Reserves (1); Homemaking Club tl); Class Ring Committee (3t; Spelling Contest (3); Varsity Show (3) (4); Comet, business board (3) 4� ; A Lucky Break, production staff (4t; Pioneer, business board 14) ; Dancing Club 4); Cap and Gown Committee(4). “Jennie;” .... steadfast and true .... accomplished pianist .... witty . . . . “Life is just a bowl of cherries” .... what cute expressions! . . . . always ready for a laugh .... daintiness personified .... “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life!” WILLIAM EARL CUMMINGS Fish and Game Club (1); Intramural Basketball (1); Orchestra (1) (2) (3) 4 ; Chorus (4 ; Rifle Club, treasurer, (4t; Varsity Track (4). Freshmen’s delight .... the master trumpeter .... a smile that makes you want to know him better .... “Bye and bye” is easily said .... lives in a world of his own making .... prefers entomology to etymology. BETTY MARGUERITE DANIELSON Glee Club tit; Typing Club (2); Student Council 2); Dancing Club (2) (4t ; Varsity Show (2) (3t (4); Traffic Squad (3); Pep Club (4); Class Day Dance Committee t4 . A voice like Deep Purple .... a smile like a little sonata .... a Holly-wood-be .... petite and pertinacious .... always late .... “1 have the funniest feeling 1 forgot something” .... a mind floating in boy-matters . . . . “Who chooseth me gaineth what many men desire.” HELEN HUBBARD DAVIS Homemaking Club (1); Class Treasurer (1); Girl Reserves (1) (2); Art Club (2� ; Student Council 2t; ('lass Secretary 2 ; Squad Leader (2); Swimming Club (3) ; Bowling Club 3� ; Varsity Show (3t (4); Comet. business board (3) (4); Volley Ball (3) (4t, captain (4); Photography Club, treasurer 4); Pioneer, business board (4); Community Chest Drive, chairman (4� ; Class Day Program Committee, chairman (4). A fashion plate from Vogue .... “belle” Brummel .... deviltry in her eyes .... toes turned in .... a loyal friend .... sophistication exemplified .... whizzing by in that Buick .... talent in art ... . “A silent tongue finds no trouble.” [21] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL FILOMENA MARIE DE CAPRIO Basketball (1); Volley Ball (1); Dancing Club (1) (3) (4); Typing Club (2); Stenography Club (4). As candid as fear .... always does the right thing at the right time . . . . “In problems of democracy—” .... athletically inclined .... very agreeable .... a slow and fading smile .... “A wise one is often a silent one.” JANE ELIZABETH DEMPSEY Typing Club (1); Art Club (1) (2); Chorus (1) (2); Girl Reserves (1) 2) ; Swimming (dub (1) (2) (3); Ping-Pong (2) (3) ; Volley Ball 42 (3) (4); Squad Leader (2) (4� ; Varsity Show, production staff (2); business stafT (4) ; Comet, business manager (3) (4� ; A Lucky Break, business staff, (4); Basketball 4); Pioneer, business board (4). “Sparkie” .... Comet efficiency expert .... makes friends easily, breaks hearts readily .... pug nose goes with pugilistic nature .... ain’t love grand? .... aspires for a place in the world of commercial art ... . “Clothes makes the wo—man.” MICHAEL S. DEREN Intramural Basketball (1); Fish and Game Club (1); Squad Leader (1) (4); Typing Club (2); Handicraft (dub (3); Traffic Squad (3) (4); Student Council (4); A Lucky Break 4 . Everyone knows him—everyone likes him .... that dark, dashing Romeo on the second floor .... a smile for every boy and two for every girl . . . . “Var” .... “Oui, monsieur” .... energetic and conscientious .... a country gentleman. HARRY RUSSELL DILL Handicraft Club, president (1); Art Club, vice president (2 ; Hi-Y (2) (3 ; Swimming Club 43 ; Intramural Basketball (3) 44); Typing Club 4 4). “Sugar” .... class artist supreme .... happy-go-lucky . . . that unruly hair .... sleepy blue eyes .... “There’s always tomorrow .... Who— me?” .... Momauguin “aquabeau” . . . . stripes, plaids, and bright colors . . . . good skate, good skater. MURIEL LOIS DILL Motion Picture (dub (1); Hostess Club (2); Fashion Show (2); Varsity Show (2); Dancing Club (4). “Sooky” .... winsome miss from Foxon hills .... peppy and spicy as her name implies .... “Ain’t she sweet?” .... first-class errand girl . . . . just loves old-fashioned dances .... “Do 1 look all right?” .... typical all-round person. [22] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL JUSTIN EVERETT FAIRCHILD Art Club, president (It; Student Council (1) (2); Intramural Basketball (It (2) (3) (4); Dancing Club (2); Photography Club (3) 4 , president (4� ; Traffic Squad (4); Varsity Track (4); Varsity Show (4k A “fair” child .... independent in work and play .... camera-conscious . . . . possessed with wanderlust .... skilled artist .... intensely loyal to his alma mater .... “A loyal friend is a true friend.” HENRY CHARLES FASIG Fish and Game Club (1); Rifle Team (It; Dancing Club (2); Radio Players (2t; Class Vice President «3): Spelling Contest (3); Intramural Basketball (3); Bowling Club (4); Class Day Dance Committee, chairman 4� . “Hank” .... ‘‘True contentment is a real, even an active virtue” . . . . senti mentality .... courteous and companionable .... “Where did you get that stunt?” .... our poet laureate .... an even temper not easily lost . . . . his words are cushioned in laughter. BEATRICE HAZEL FAULKNER New Haven (It (2� East Haven (3) (4 Dramatic Club (1) ; Class Play 1 ; Typing Club 2 ; Volley Ball (2) (3) ; Basketball (2 (3); Varsity Show (3) 4 ; Dancing Club (3) (4); Swimming Club (4). She’s hitched her wagon to a song .... Hit Parade in preview . . . . opinionated .... colorful clothes and humor .... with best foot foremost . . . . pleasantly practical .... “The way to gain a friend is to be one.” ELIZABETH VERONICA FEGAN East Haven Players (It 2� ; Basketball (li (2) (3) (4); Volley Ball (1) 12) (3) (4); Typing Club 2 ; Dramatic Club (2); Pep Club (2� 3) (4 ; Varsity Show (2� (4); Deck Tennis (3) (4); Ping-Pong (3) (4 ; Traffic Squad (4) ; Bowling Club (4) : Comet, business board 4 ; Pioneer, editorial board (4). Those flopsy, mopsy curls .... prefers paint as a preservative .... “I’d rather be right than---” .... takes everything seriously .... a centipede for putting her foot in it ... . propensity for athletics .... persistent as a dripping tap .... “When Irish eyes are smiling.” BETTY ELAINE FESTA Chorus (1); Dancing Club (1) 2 3 (4); Art Club 2); Glee Club (2t (3); Hostess Club (2) (4); Fashion Show, chairman (4). Small of stature, big of heart .... unaffected simplicity and domesticity . . . . sympathetic .... has that contented look .... now you see her. now you don’t .... magnetic smile when it is seen .... “Silence is golden.” [23] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL GRACE MARY FOLLO Dramatic Club, treasurer U) (2l; Dancing Club (1) (2) (3l (41; Volley Ball (2); Comet, business board (41; A Lucky Break, business staff (4); Sailor Maids, ticket manager (4); Class Day Dance Committee (41. A silent tongue is a possession of the wise .... quietly friendly . . . . pretty black curls with eyes to match .... efficient to the utmost .... as silent as awe .... school-conscious .... “Sincerity and truth are the bases of her virtue.” ROBERT WILLIAM FREY Intramural Basketball 21 (3) (4); Traffic Squad 31 (4), lieutenant (41; Squad Leader (4); Glee Club, vice president (4); Pep Club 4l; First Aid Club 4l; Varsity Show (4). “Whitie” .... short and snappy .... towhead locks .... pleasant to look at and pleasant to know .... careless and carefree .... flash with underclass femmes .... “pounding his beat” .... piaster and punster. ELEANOR MARIE FRISCOE East Haven Players (1): Motion Picture Club (1); Glee Club (1); Sophomore Hop Committee (2� : Comet, editorial staff (2) (3) (4), feature editor (31, editor-in-chief 4 ; Prom Committee (3); Student Council (3l; Class Secretary (3) (4); Shorthand (did) (4); Pep (dub (4); Pioneer, editorial board (4); Classbook Committee (4 : A Lucky Break, production staff (4); Varsity Show (4) ; Student Life Good Citizenship Award 4l ; Class Will (4) : National Honor Society. Dear Editor .... oh, for hair like hers! .... as unplanned as a hiccough .... as efficient as Du Pont . . . .intelligibility and sensibility— versatility and universality .... diplomacy plus .... business and social success .... her friends cannot be counted. GLORIA IRENE GALLO Radio Players 1): Dramatic Club (1) 2l; Chorus (1) (2); Volley Ball Hi i2) (3l 4l; Basketball ill 2l (3) (4), captain (2) (4); Comet, editorial board ll 2l � 3) (4l; Bowling Club (2l (3i (4); Varsity Show (2l (4); Spelling Contest 3 ; Squad Leader (3 4� ; Student Council (3l (4� , secretary-treasurer (41; Ping-Pong (3) (4� ; Deck Tennis (3) (4); Typing Club (4l; Pioneer, associate editor 4l; A Lucky Break, publicity manager 4l; Graduation Speaker; National Honor Society. In her single person she manages to produce the effect of a majority . . . . “Oh, you!” .... infectious giggle .... appreciative sense of humor . . . . dancing co-ed .... avidly active in athletics .... lover of debate and argument .... “She who works diligently need never despair.” SHIRLEY MAY GIFFORD Dramatic Club (1) 4i; Photography Club 2 ; Varsity Show (21; Girl Reserves (2); A Lucky Break (41; Pioneer, photography editor (4); Legion Oratorical Contest (4); Class Motto Committee, chairman 41. A picture of untiring energy .... steadfast as a pendulum .... serious and sensible .... efficient and capable in all she does .... a Banjo Bander . . . . partial to photography and P. T. A...indispensable to the dean’s office .... “To work is to succeed.” [24] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL MARION CATHERINE GILLIS Student Council (1); Glee Club (1); Dramatic Club (1) (2); Puppet Club 2 ; Basketball (2); Varsity Show, poster contest winner (3); Traffic Squad 3) (4t; Dancing Club (4); Pioneer, art editor (4). “Min” .... fat as a match .... gentle in speech, resolute in manner . . . . typical Traffic traits .... the epitome of honesty, sincerity, and moral truth .... loves to dabble with a paint brush .... a quiet smile that lights up lustrous brown eyes .... Miss Hunt's satellite. GUSTAV FREDERICK GLENEWINKEL Athletic Club (1); Airplane Club (1); Chorus (It (21 ; A Lucky Break (4). “Rip” .... expresses everything his name suggests .... height and Heidt .... lightly trips up stairs .... robust and cheery .... freckle-faced .... musically inclined .... plays a swell game of golf. MARILYN GOODWIN Arts and Crafts Club (1); Hostess Club tit; Dramatic Club (2) (3t; Dancing Club 2 3� 4� ; Traffic Squad 3t 4 , lieutenant t4 ; Thespians (4); Pep Club 4 ; Stenography Club (4); Pioneer. head typist (4 ; A Lucky Break (4); Varsity Shotv, production staff (4); Class Gift Committee (4). Incomparable comedienne .... a host of friends .... Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom” .... an abundant supply of vitamin I . . . . “I’ll type it!” ... . universal proficiency and efficiency .... heart's desire fashion designing. RUTH VIRGINIA GRISWOLD Glee Club tit; Homeroom Treasurer (1); Hostess Club 1) 2t; Dancing Club tl� 2 141 ; Typing Club (2); Bowling Club t2t; Stenography Club (4); Comet, business board (4 . “Fanny” .... witty and winsome .... irresistible grin, irrepressible giggle freckles .... she pecks at the typewriter like a hen after corn sees all. hears all. tells all ... . “My friend is not perfect, no more am 1; and so we suit each other admirably.” NORMAN VAUTIER HALL Student Council tit; Fish and Game Club (1); Glee Club (1) (2) (3t 4� , president (4t; Dramatic Club 21 ; Varsity Show t3t ; Fashion Show (3t ; Orchestra 3) (4); A Lucky Break (4). Momauguin’s maestro .... an excerpt from Esquire .... key man of keyboards .... good natured and determined .... the pinnacle of politeness .... “His unchained feet walk freely as the waves that beat our coast. 125] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL BERNICE LOUISE HANSEN Radio Flayers (1); Dramatic Club (1) (2 ; Girl Reserves (It (2), vice president 2 ; Chorus (It (2t; Comet, editorial board (It (2) (3) (4), school news editor (4); Varsity Show 121 (3) (4 ; A Lucky Break (4); Pioneer, editorial board (4) ; Legion Oratorical Contest (4) ; Graduation Speaker. A sincere friend—one who inspires confidences .... “grammar! ician” . . . . conscientious in the conduct of her duties .... extreme literary inclinations . . . . a voice that is pleasant to hear .... culture-seeking .... good music and good movies .... “She has no enemies because she deserves none.” GEORGE ALLARDICE HARRICK Fish and Game Club (It; Class Vice President (1) (2); Comet, business board (2) ; Radio Club (3) ; From Committee (3) ; Class Ring Committee (3t ; Rowling Club (4� ; Pioneer, business board (4); Sailor Maids (4t; Cap and Gown Committee (4t. “Dagwood” .... the thin man .... a social adaptability strengthened by a pleasing personality .... very good dancer .... well-mannered and sincere .... “Oh, but aren’t women grand!” .... a keen and open mind • • • . shows good taste in clothes .... a definite desire for the better things of life . . . . 1 ‘Knowledge is the treasure, but judgment is the treasurer of a wise man.” LILLIAN ELIZABETH HAWKINS New Haven (1) (2t East Haven (3) (4) Girl Reserves 12 (3) ; Glee Club (3); Rifle Club (3) ; Swimming Club (31 (4); Basketball 3t (4); A Lucky Break, production staff (4); Pep Club (4 ; Class Day Dance Committee (4). “Sadie” .... her name is her fame .... Fifth Avenue fashion—Park Avenue poise .... salt and pepper beauty .... curly toppers are my stoppers .... prefers boys to business .... “As merry as the day is long.” DONALD C. HAWTHORNE Swimming Club (If (2) (31 (4t; Fish and Game Club (2); Football 2t (3); Intramural Basketball (2) (3) (4); Varsity Show (3); Student Council (3) (4t. “Nit .... wit? .... built for the gridiron .... should receive a degree in “alibiology” .... “I know I’m right!” .... a cafeteria asset—or liability. ' .... “You know—” .... owns a Robacker, literally and figuratively . . . . “Not that 1 dislike studying, but it’s the wide open spaces for me!” VIOLET BELL HAWTIN Badminton tit; Typing Club (It 21 ; Basketball (I) 2 (3) (4); Volley Ball (1) (2) 3� (4 ; Baseball (It (2t (3) (4t ; Shuffleboard 3 ; Varsity Show (3t ; Squad Leader (3); Deck Tennis (3) (4); Comet, editorial board 4 ; Pioneer, editorial board (4). “Byelo” .... keeps a secret like the Sphinx .... supine expert . . . . that delightful English accent .... “Dickie, Dickie Doubt” .... dotes on ice cream and Strauss waltzes .... a good sport in every sense of the word. [26] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL FREDERICK CARL HELWIG Orchestra (1); Boys’ Glee Club (1); Chorus (1); Bowling Club (1); Hi-Y (1) (2); Typing Club 2 ; Dancing Club (2); Intramural Basketball (3); Photography Club (4). No more memory than a mirror .... easy-going .... sits and sits . . . . irresponsible but irresistible .... a miracle on skis .... bewares of the fair sex .... “toot, toot, toot” on that trumpet .... come on out of your shell! GRACE ALICE HENLEY New Haven (1) East Haven (2) (3) (4) Athletic Club (It; Typing Club (2); Varsity Show (3); Dancing Club (3) (4); Basketball (4). A quiet maid sometimes .... easy to get along with .... a whiz in grammar .... skating enthusiast .... Danceland fan .... always famished .... “Oh, if I could only get fat!” .... witty and gay .... a barrel of fun. MARION ELIZABETH HOLMES Squad Leader (2); Glee Club 21; Stenography Club (4). Movie contortionist and impressionist .... smiling and cheerful all day long .... “Harm not thyself with overwork” .... “Do you know any jokes?” .... shorthand demon .... stenography-bound. KATHERINE E. HOWARD Squad Leader (1) (2) (3) ; Dancing Club (2); Glee Club (2); Typing Club (3); Swimming Club (4). “kay” .... unruly waves .... quick wit and humor .... Wrigley's best bet ... . “A coke for me? Thanks. I’m dieting.” .... happy-hearted . . . . “Hey. kid! I came to school today!” .... a swell dancer .... silent as a drum. MARTHA SIMPSON HUBBARD Athletic Club (1); Glee Club (2): Bowling Club (21 (31; Swimming Club (4l. “Hub” .... jolly, jovial, and joyous .... permanent curls .... domineering and persevering .... a city slicker .... chubby and chummy . . . . Baroness Munchausen .... “A rowboat’s the thing. [27] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL U MURIEL ESTELLE HUBBARD Dancing Club (1); Glee Club (2) (3); Stenography Club (4). “Carrie” .... a staunch friend . . . . the two sisters—an inseparable pair . . . . meek as a mouse .... politeness plus .... grandma's pride and joy . . . . hitch-hiker .... collector of notes and notebooks .... “It’s a long way to Momauguin.” GEORGE L. HUGO Athletic Club (1); Handicraft Club (1) (2); Hi-Y (1) (2) (3); Intramural Basketball ll (2) (3) (4); Swimming Club (1) (2) (4). “A smile is worth more than a frown.” .... easy come, easy go ... . physically fit ... . philosophical .... likeable as he is lookabh .... aquatic star . . . .excellent company in a crowd. CHARLES L. HUSTED Stamp Club (1 � ; Intramural Basketball (1); Intramural Baseball (1); Hi-Y (1) (2). Sports, sports, and sports .... good company .... thoroughly masculine . . . . out to “get” his woman .... permanent office fixture .... cheerful philosophy and eternal good nature .... “The man that blushes is not quite a brute.” MICHAEL ALBERT IEZZI Intramural Basketball U) (2) (3); Varsity Baseball 111 (21 (3) (4); Comet, business board 2 ; Class King Committee (3); Bowling Club (4). Sports fan—sportsman .... “Just call me Mike!” . . . . hold that temper . . . . “That’s right. You’re wrong!” .... allergic to women .... “My father’s shop—” .... a proof to cynics that the age of chivalry is not dead. EMMA HARRIET JARMIE Chorus (1) ; Glee Club (1) ; Squad Leader (2) ; Dancing Club (2) (3) (4). Personal appearance is all-important .... ruby red lips and red finger tips .... nice clothes but terrific combinations .... “What’s new?” . . . . ought to attempt debating .... fond of typing .... a true Latin specimen. [28] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ALLEN DOUGLAS JOHNSON Hi-Y (1); Fish and Game Club (1); Glee Club (1); Jayvee Basketball 2 ; Comet, business board (2); Varsity Show 2); Intramural Basketball (3t; Prom Committee (3); Pioneer, business board (4); Pep Club, president 14) ; Cap and Gown Committee, chairman (4). “Hello, sweetheart!” .... girls, girls, girls .... first class bidder . . . . ditto jitterbug . . . “Can I take your homework?” .... what’s the use of worrying? .... “Now listen, let me explain-” .... a memory like a sieve . ... “If one can't offer a compliment, one should be silent.” YVONNE MARIE JOY Typing Club 11; Glee Club (1) f3 ; Dancing Club (2) (3) (4 ; Bowling Club (3) (4); Varsity Show (4). “Silence has its own charm .... her smile is swift but sweet • • • • sky and aloof .... “I want to be alone.” .... as moral as a blown kiss . . . . likes to be absent from school .... slim and fair. JOHN EDWARD KAMIENSKI Athletic Club fit; Chorus fl); Typing Club 3); Football (3); Squad Leader (4). “He has learned to cooperate with the inevitable.” .... blonde and bombastic ... . optimism exemplified .... chubby and chunky . . . flashing smile .... live and learn .... “Cheerfulness and good cheer make labor light.” WALDA PATRICIA KARPOWICZ Student Council (1); Dancing Club (1 2 ; Squad Leader (2); Fashion Show (2) (3); Glee Club (3): Bowling Club (4); Comet, head typist (4). Twinkling fingers on typewriter keys .... quintessence of efficiency . . . . quiet charm and serene personality .... a golden halo of lustrous locks . . . her small courtesies sweeten life .... “Bashfulness is an ornament to youth.” BETTY KENNY Madison (I) (2t East Haven (3) (4) Field Hockey 1); Basketball lt 4 ; Volley Ball 1) (4); Glee Club (2); Dancing Club f3) (4); Pep Club (4); Comet, business board (4); Fashion Show (4). Fetching smile with deep set dimples .... spirited and sparkling . . . . ready, willing, and able .... happy-go-lucky .... an argument a minute . . . . that fighting Irish spirit .... Kenny vs. Kenny. [29] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL BETTY ALICE KIERNAN Orchestra (1); Typing Club (1); Volley Ball (1) (2) (4); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4� ; Dancing Club 2 (3) (4); Squad Leader (3); Varsity Show (3) ; Deck Tennis (3) (4); Ping Pong (3) (4); Pep Club (4); A Lucky freak (4); Sailor Maids (4); Comet, editorial board 41 ; Pioneer, editorial board (4); Class Book Committee, chairman (4); Class History (4); National Honor Society. Beauty with brains .... petite and peppy .... charmingly conscientious . . . . “Gee. I can’t think of a thing to say!” .... never a dull moment . . . . perennial bows in pretty brown tresses .... “How lovely common things must seem to you who have such lovely eyes to see them through!” ELIZABETH LOUISE KING Girl Reserves (1) (2); Varsity Show (2); Basketball 2) (3) (4); Comet, business board (3) (4); Dancing Club (3) (4); Pep Club (4); Volley Ball (4): A Lucky Break (4); Typing Club (4). Hilarious-riotous—boisterous Betty .... petite and roguish .... a live wire .... a mind like a time table—subject to change without notice . . . . dancing swingability .... “Ditto” .... “Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny! Oh!” CHARLES C. KIRSTEEN New Haven (1) Lindenhurst (1) (2) East Haven (2) (3) (4) Debating Club (3); A Lucky Break (4� ; Class Statistics (4). Mathemagician .... wind-blown bob .... scientist perfecto .... a walking encyclopedia of knowledge .... “I disagree” .... flippant cynic . . . . wisdom and wit .... a potential Webster .... “Ambition has no risk.” ROBERT LAENE Track Team (1); Bowling Club 2 ; Rifle Club 2 (4); Football (3); Intramural Basketball 13); Varsity Basketball (4); Varsity Baseball (4). Uncle Bob .... sports enthusiast .... long, lean, and lanky .... ever-willing. ever-ready .... pleasing and pleasant .... “How strange these women be!” . . . . plenty of fight on a basketball court .... “Anchors Aweigh!” EDWARD WILLIAM LARSON Chess and Checker Club 1); Hi-Y (1); Rifle Club (1); Intramural Basketball (It (2) (3) (4); Dancing Club (3) (4); Bowling Club (4); Photography Club (4); Class Flower Committee (4). Class Colossus—but we knew him when! .... math and science whiz . . . . excels in boat-building .... photographer deluxe .... the idler . . . . daffy dumb-hacks .... “Hang sorrow! Care’ll kill a cat!” [30] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL GERTRUDE H. LIPS Glee Club (1); Dancing Club (1) (2); Stenography Club 4 ; National Honor Society. The thinker .... as brilliant as a trailing comet .... enviable marks . . . . quiet and well composed .... gentle thoughts and genial ways . . . . business confidante .... unsurpassed in the qualities which pave the road to success. ELEANOR MARGARETA LORENZEN Girl Reserves (1); Hostess Club (1) (2); Typing Club (4) ; A Lucky Break, production staff (4); Class Day Program Committee (4). Tells everything she can get her ears on ... . never eschews work . . . . excited when incited .... teachers pest .... I am never dull .... “Well, gosh!” .... revels in Rainbow-chasing .... “Born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world is mad.” THERESA ANN LUCIBELLA Dancing Club (1) (2); Chorus (1) (2) (3); Typing Club (3); Bowling Club 4t; Varsity Show (4). “Terry” .... so quiet you can hear her heart beat .... domesticity plus . . . . dotes on music and movies .... “Oh, fudge!” .... composure, contentment. and congeniality .... “A true friend is a lasting one.’ RAYMOND I. LURATE Roosevelt High School, Yonkers 1) (2) (3) East Haven (4) G. O. (1) (2) (3); Varsity Baseball (2) (3); Varsity Football (2) (3); Rifle Club (2 (3); Hockey (3). City bred and country bound .... he’s a cutie! .... that too infrequent smile .... sleek sophistication .... “Do you think I’m conceited?” . . . . always in the dog house .... so late mornings he’s ashamed to look the clock in the face. ARTHUR JOSEPH LYNCH. JR. Kingston, New York fit (2) East Haven 3) (4) Band 1) (2 ; Orchestra (It (2) (3) (4); Intramural Basketball fl) 2) (4); Birates of Penzance 2) ; Glee Club (2) (3 (4); Dramatic Club 3) : Radio and Science Club (3); Football (3t; Varsity Show (3) 4 ; Debating Club (3) 4� : Varsity Track (3) (4 ; Photography Club (4); Dancing Club (4); Legion Oratorical Contest (4). “Junior” .... the would-be crooner .... playful chemist .... Kingston’s gift to East Haven .... Dancing Club Romeo .... “No matter what the learned may speak I still my own opinion keep” .... public speaker par excellence .... we suffer from his saxaphohia. [31] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL JAMES EDWARD LYONS 11 i • Y (1 (2): Comet, business board 2t (3) (4); Debating Club (3) «4); Varsity Track 13) (4). manager (4 ; Pioneer, business board (4); Pep Club 4� : Legion Oratorical Contest (4 ; Varsity Show, business staff (4); A Lucky Break (4). Gum-chewing—nerve-racking—wise cracking “Jimmy” .... a true pedant . . . . arrogant and antagonistic .... conversation monopolizer .... class capitalist .... how your teachers love you .... “Argument for a week; laughter for a month; a good jest forever.” VIRGINIA ANNE MAC ARTHUR The Gateway (1) East Haven (2) (3) C41 French Club (It; Sports Club (It; Dramatic Club (2t; Entertainers’ Club 12) (3); Varsity Show (2) (3t (4t, assistant director (3); Dancing Club (3) (4 ; Squad Leader (3t (4t ; Pep Club (4); Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer, business board (4). ‘Ginnv Mac” .... terpsichorean talent .... acrobatic ability and agility . . . . “I don t know. Mr. Mayo” .... cheery cheerleader .... bells, bells, and bells .... “full of fun, she is witty, too; happy and carefree and never blue.” FRANK ANGELO MAIO Swimming Club (1) (2 ; Radio Players (1) (2); Typing Club (1) (4); Dancing Club (It 4t ; Intramural Basketball (2) (4); Photography Club (4) ; Sailor Maids (4) ; Track Team (4). “Meadow Lark” .... live bunnies for his honeys .... obstreperous class clown .... an industrious worker, nevertheless .... amusing mannerisms . ... he is growing up—slowly but surely .... all jokes end with an ex-planalion point. BARBARA ADELYN MALCOLM Dramatic Club tit: Basketball 1 2t; Chorus (It (2); Student Council (2) ; Typing Club 2 ; Prom Committee (3); Traffic Squad (3t; Squad Leader (3) (4 ; A Lucky Break, production staff (4); Volley Ball (4); Dancing Club (4); Class Flower Committee, chairman (4); National Honor Society. Pleasant to the eye. pleasing to the ear .... shy. but oh my—sometimes! . . . . graceful as a dipping wave .... wide spread grin .... swing and sway .... “You grow sweeter as the years go by.” REGIANO D. MARINI East Haven Players (1) (2); Orchestra (1) (3) (4): Thespians (2); Sailor Maids (4); Varsity Show (4); A Lucky Break (4); Class Flower Committee (4t. “Battleship” .... trips lightly o’er his tongue .... active actor . . . . master mimic .... conscientious and willing .... as stay-at-home as a turtle .... girl-shy .... definitely not the boisterous tvpe .... always looks “do-or-die.” [32] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL THOMAS McMAHON Swimming Club ll) (4); Intramural Basketball 12) 13) (4); Radio and Science Club, Treasurer (3); A Lucky Break, production staff (4); Stagecraft Club 14); Varsity Show, production staff f4t; Class Day Program Committee (4). “Mac” .... rides a hobby horse -photography .... “It's a honey!” . . . . rabid radio (w)recker .... “Hello, sweet!” .... sports-mad . . . . “If I don’t get there today, I’ll get there tomorrow.” MARGUERITE MARY MELILLO Glee Club 1 ; Typing Club lit; Basketball lit l2t; Dancing Club 2t (3) (4); Traffic Squad t3t; Pep Club 14); Hostess Club (4). Peggy” .... tops though tiny ... . looking forward .... spry of speech ami spirit .... excels in domestic arts .... endless capacity for fun . . . . swing fiend in Dancing Club .... vitally interested in various things. DAVID EDWARD MILLER Fish and Came Club 1) : Photography Club (2) ; Varsity Track (3) ; Radio and Science Club (3); Hi-Y 14); Stagecraft Club (4); Intramural Basketball 14); Comet, business board (4t; Sailor Maids (4); A Lucky Break, production staff (4). Dreamy Dave .... scientific master-mind .... an engineer in the making . . . . “offul” orthographer .... elfish grin .... resonant voice .... resolute manner .... skis and “she's” .... “A traveler is oft' a nature lover.” LOUIS WILLIAM MINGIONE Athletic Club (1) 2); Intramural Basketball (3); Stenography Club (4). Eyes that laugh with you or at you .... the very pinnacle of politeness . . . . toothpaste “ad” smile .... ping-pongster .... quick on the comeback . . . . gives many his ear. but few his voice .... a demon with the Royal keys .... “To sorrow I bade good morrow.” JOHN MOORE MINTZ Hi-Y fit (2) 14), leader (2) (4); Stagecraft Club (2t; Student Council (3); Bowling Club (4t; A Lucky Break, property manager (4); Class Day-Program Committee (4). Gesticulations .... “You know what I mean .... femme's “chem” gem . . . . Clemson College material .... pardon mah southern accent . . . . pleasantly pleasing .... practical .... business like attitude in school. [33] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL WILLIAM P. MONACO Fish and Game Club (1) (2); Swimming Club (2) (3); Football (2) (3); Intramural Basketball (21 (3) (4). “Hi-ya, duke!” .... quick in action, slow in mind .... conservative in his own way .... laurel Street Lochinvar .... rinks—ice and roller . . . . “I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” ALICE KATHERINE MOORE Dramatic Club (It; Glee Club (1� ; Basketball (4); Volley Ball (4); Pep Club (4). “Chatterbox” .... teacher’s little helper .... “Absence slip, please” . . . . giggles and gesticulations .... a slave to Dame Fashion .... rainbow-like combinations to be endured .... “Now, when I graduate----” . . . . “As silver is to a silversmith, so is she to a friend.” GUILIO PETER MOTTI Fish and Game Club ll; Boys’ Glee Club (It; Chorus (1); Intramural Basketball ll (2l (4� ; Student Council (21 (3 ; Class King Committee (3); Prom Committee (3); Class President (3); Pep Club (4); Class Gift Committee (4). “Pete” .... sartorial panorama .... drives a shiny, new car .... a spoiled child—almost .... an impish grin .... darling dimples .... that wide-eyed stare of innocence hmmm. we wonder! .... plays a fair game of golf—if you watch him .... our gift to Hollywood. BETTY M. NICHOLS Athletic Club (It; Glee Club (2); Bowling Club (2) (3); Swimming Club (4l. “Nick” .... banner bowler .... gentle in voice and manner .... calm and self-possessed .... never hurries, never worries .... a quiet reserve not to be mistaken for haughtiness .... a winning smile that is seen too seldom. STANLEY NIEDZWICKI New' Haven (1) (2) (31 East Haven (4) Homeroom Vice President (11; Glee Club (11 : Golf Club (1); S. A. B. (2) ; Homeroom Secretary (31; Intramural Basketball (3) (41; Pep Club (4). “Stoach” .... a swell guy .... me and my jitney .... sleep, sweet sleep . . . . running over with jollity .... a lively step and a lively wit ... . mirthquake of laughter .... “Life is sweet; might as well enjoy it.” [34] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL MARY VIVIAN PANNELLA Hillhouse (1) 2) (3) East Haven (4) Tennis (2) f3); Italian Club (2) (3); York Square Players (3); Glee Club 4); Pep Club 4); A Lucky Break 4); Fashion Show (4); Varsity Show (4). Skirts—oh, so short! .... finger nails—oh, so long! .... meticulously groomed .... that school girl complexion .... dramatic inclinations . . . . sweet sophistication .... flirtatious and flighty .... “In thy dark eye’s sparkling spell, mystery and mischief dwell.” RICHARD ANTHONY PARILLA Comet, business staff tit; Stage Craft Club (1) (2) 3) (4); Pep Club (3 4 ; Fashion Show (4); Varsity Show (4). As dependable as a weather report .... speed demon .... “Why should life all labor be?” .... cheerful grin .... generous and genial .... clothes that are always just right .... “To sing in the sun is easy; to sing in the rain, victory!” ASTRID CHRISTINE PERSON Dancing Club (1); Typing Club (2); Squad Leader 12); Comet, exchange editor (4); Pioneer, editorial board (4). “Queenie” .... faithful forever .... vital personality .... “A blush is sweet, but inconvenient” .... loves one at a time .... quiet, unassuming, and with dignity serene .... intellectual and industrious .... erstwhile Florence Nightingale .... “Go where glory awaits you.” CONSTANCE S. PETERS Dramatic Club tl) (2); Public Speaking Contest (2) (3); Varsity Show (2) (3); Basketball (3) 4); Thespians 3) 4 ; Dancing Club (4); Stenography Club 4); Debating Club (4); Pep Club (4); Comet, business board f4). Dramatic in speech—dynamic in action .... as fluttering as a flame . . . . tops in debating .... thoroughly conscientious .... sentimental and temperamental .... fine histrionic ability .... low voice and high ambitions. ANGELA ALBERTINE PICCIONELLI Glee Club (1); Dancing Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Intramural Sports (1) (2) 3 (4); Typing Club (2); Varsity Show (2) (3) (4); Hostess Club (4); Stenography Club (4). The little girl who wasn’t there .... a nice, unparticular person .... cute, clever, and cunning .... a slow, serene smile .... quaint, quiet qualities . . . . avid French student .... inexhaustible good nature. [35] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL MADELYN HANNAH POHLMAN Puppet Club (3); Typing Club 4 ; Varsity Show (41. Supreme simplicity in style and manner ... .'a blush a minute . . . . demure and domestic .... susceptible solitude .... good as gold . . . . carrot-top .... “Meek and mild; you never will be wild.” ANNE ADELAIDE POMPANO Typing Club (1); (dee Club ill (2); Bowling (dub (2); Varsity Show 3 ; Squad Leader (3); Volley Ball (4� . “Pompie” .... sparkling eyes and “reddy” smile .... Snow White’s stand in . . . . undisturbed, unruffled, and content .... “Oh gee. Miss Sharon! .... fashion flash .... her happiness is a rare cosmetic. SHIRLEY VIRGINIA PORTER Girl Reserves (1) (2) ; Baseball (1) (2); Dancing Club 1) (2) (3) (4); Volley Ball (li 2 (3 (4), captain (3); Basketball (1) (2) (3) (4), captain 3 ; Comet, business board il) (2) (3) 4); Student Council (2); Varsity Show (3); Typing Club (4). Bounces a basketball with the best of them .... sincere enthusiasm for sports .... a snapper-lip of unconsidered trifles .... graciously gregarious . . . . gay blades .... future schoolmarm .... “Give me the wide open spaces.” LAWRENCE FRANCIS PORTO Athletic Club (It; Rifle Club (2); Varsity Track (3); Dancing Club (4). “Killer” .... poker face—poker ace? .... the sleeping giant . . . . majestic length and massive strength .... as genuine as a thumbprint . . . . quietly quiescent .... a strong aversion to unnecessary labor. JEAN MARIE POTTENBURGH Student Council (1 (2); Dancing Club (It (2) (3) 4 , vice president (2); Glee Club (3); Squad Leader (3 ; A Lucky Break, production staff (4). Nice and neat .... diminutive dynamo .... sparkling eyes that radiate joy and cheerfulness .... charming “phizzog” with contagious good humor . . . . a girl you’d like to meet. [36] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL MARILYN MAE PRIEST Skating Club (1); Dancing Club (It; Swimming Club (1); Bowling Club (1); Dramatic Club il); Chorus 11 (2 ; Typing Club, president 2 ; Varsity Show 12) (3); Prom Committee 13 ; Student Council (3); Class Treasurer (3) 4 : Squad Leader (3 i4); Treasurers’ Club (3) (4); Basketball (3) (4); Volley Ball 3� (4 ; Dancing Club (4); A Lucky Break, business staff (4); Pioneer. typist t4); State D. A. R. Citizenship Award (4); Sailor Maids (4); Class Day Chairman (4); Class History (4); National Honor Society. D.A.R. ling .... intelligent, intellectual, and indefatigable .... “do or r die” outlook on life .... she leaves no room for improvement .... so graciously efficient .... prime exponent of versatility .... “Wit, now and then struck smartly, shows a spark.” DOROTHY MARION PRILWITZ Dancing Club (1) 4); Typing Club 12� ; Treasurers’ Club (2 ; Swimming Club 2t; Squad Leader (2); Fashion Show (3 ; Varsity Show (3) (4), production staff (4): Bowling Club 4 ; Stenography Club (4); Student Council (4). A laugh that bubbles over her lips like a rippling stream .... canine fancier .... “What’s the use of worrying?” .... beauty, brains, and breeding .... silent on only one subject, herself .... “Good company and good discourse are the very sinews of virtue.” STELLA ANN RAMSEY (ilee Club 2 ; Dancing Club 2 (3) (4); Varsity Show (3); Typing Club (4). “Ram” .... majestically silent .... bicycle addict .... where did you get the walk? .... my curls and I . . . . laughter is good—why not try it? . . . . men are such strange people! .... “Patience is a virtue.” EDWARD LAWRENCE REYNOLDS Photography Club 1 ; Photography and Science Club 2� ; Intramural Basketball 2); Prom Committee(3); Student Council (3) 4� ; A Luck Break, business manager 14 ; Pioneer, business manager 4) ; Class Book Committee (4). “Judge” .... Latin is his Waterloo .... Beau Brunimel .... my girl, my car, and me! .... the best sport we ever knew .... aspires to a legal career .... knows his business .... “I am monarch of all I survey.” GEORGIANNA MARIE ROSE Basketball 1 (2) (3) 4 ; Volley Ball (1) (2) (3) (4); Squad Leader tl) (3) (4 ; Typing Club (3) (4); Bowling Club 3 (4); Ping Pong (3) (4); Deck Tennis (3) (4); Dancing Club (3) (4); Pioneer, editorial board 4). “Jan” .... basketball, bowling, and baseball enthusiast .... tall and terrific....dependable and industrious in all she does .... quiet and reserved amid profuse giggles .... “A blush is the essence of modesty.” [37] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL JUNE ELLEN RUNGE Comet, editorial board (It; Girl Reserves (1); Handicraft Club (2); Spelling Contest (3); Swimming Club 1.4); Fashion Show (4); Squad Leader 4t; Hep Club 14); Dancing Club 14). A pretty head that also boasts brains .... petite and chic .... one of the higher intelligentsia .... light on the feet, easy on the eyes .... little-girl clothes .... she rolls a wicked skate . . . .“Give to me the life I love ’ JEAN ELIZABETH SEIBOLD Wallingford (1) (2) East Haven (3) (4) Homeroom Program (1); St. Patrick’s Day Program (2); Assistant Squad Leader 2t; Varsity Show 3 ; Fashion Show «3t t.4) ; Dancing Club 4 ; Pep Club l4t ; Comet, editorial board (4) ; Grade School Art Assistant (4). Former Wallingford lass .... pretty as a picture .... walking cosmetic counter .... her coiffure is her crowning glory .... artistic temperament and talent .... bubbling good nature .... what has East Haven that Foxon has not? GORDON EDWARD SEIPOLD Senior Dramatic Club 2) 13); football l3t; I rack (3); A Lucky Break (4); Pep Club 4t ; A A. Manager 4) ; Varsity Show, general manager (4); Class Prophecy (4). “Dutchy” .... a second Eddy Duchin .... the life of the party . . . . “Ah, raspberry!” .... swing your partner .... friends far and wide . . . . “Don’t tickle me!” .... as nervous as a candle flame . . . . G. E. Seipold. D.D.S. KENNETH F. SHEIFFELE Athletic Club 111; Typing Club (It cl) l3t; Hi-Y (1) (2) (3 ; Swimming Club lit i2 13) ; Intramural Basketball (1) (2) (4); Jayvee Basketball «3t; Varsity Baseball i2) (3) (4). A good athlete—a good friend .... swing-conscious .... zero in contributions to the group .... Momauguin clamdigger .... bowls them over .... enviable wavy hair .... conversational at inspired moments . . . . baseball “batty.” STANLEY WALDRON SHEPARD Student Council lit; Dancing Club lit; East Haven Players (It; Typing Club (2); Traffic Squad (3) 41, captain i4); Pep Club i4 ; Stenography Club (4 ; Athletic Association, treasurer (4); Varsity Show, business staff «4 ; Pioneer, business board 14); Graduation Speaker; National Honor Society. Walking World Book .... “An apple for the teacher” .... rent re-ceipter .... inevitable brief case .... able business man .... always the same .... never frowns, never clowns .... precise and polite .... future —member of the brain trust. [38] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ELLA KATHERINE SLOCUM East Haven Players (1); Basketball (1) 2� (3) (4); Volley Ball (1) (2 (3t (4); Steadfast Tin Soldier (2); Squad Leader (2); Thespians (2) (3) 4 , treasurer 2l (3). president 4t; Student Council 2 (4); Dancing Club 2) (4); Treasurers’Club i3 ; Prom Committee 4 3); Mummy and the Mumps 13) ; Fashion Show 43) (4); Varsity Show (3) (4), publicity stall (4� : A Lucky llreak 4 4); Sailor Maids 4) ; Comet, alumni editor (4); Pioneer, editorial board 4 4); Class Gifts (4). Hi-ya, keeds .... sociability and versatility .... clever conversationalist .... a lady of energetic eyebrows .... “Let’s dance!” .... foot light favorite .... be careful—what a temper! .... “Variety is the spice of life.” HOWARD FRANCIS SNYDER Junior Dramatic Club (It; Radio Players (1); Intramural Basketball (1) 2 ; Dancing Club 41 ) 2) 43) 4 4 ); Debating Club (1) (2) 43) (4), president 4 4); Puppet Club 42); Orchestra (2); Varsity Show 2); Prize Speaking Contest 4 2) 3): Diespians 42) (3) (4) ; Legion Oratorical Contest, winner (4); Class Gifts (4). Hilarious and “argumentarious” .... would make a good salesman . . . . worry wart .... “Why?” .... potential teacher’s pet ... . whiz at oratory . . . . outstanding Thespian .... underclassmen’s Romeo .... “It's such a serious thing to be a funny man.” ANTHONY CARMEN SORVILLO Glee Club (1) (2). “Muzzy” .... ingenious journalist .... well-informed .... proud possessor of the highest mark Mr. Mayo ever gave .... woman wary or woman weary? .... superman .... that villainous Vanderslice .... “Discretion is the better part of valor.” HELEN RUTH STAPLINS Typing Club 4 3); Shorthand (dub (4). Determined and diligent .... her papers are always just so ... . “If I don’t get Outstanding this month” .... rational arguments .... originality plus .... busy about many things .... barn dancer .... exemplifies common sense in her every action. HELEN ROSE TAFT Cliffside Park, N. J. (1) (2) East Haven (3) (4) Student Council 41) ; Glee Club 1) 42); Tennis Club 41) (2); Squad Leader 41 ) 42) 4); Swimming Club tl) 2) 43) (4); Basketball (1) (4); Class Secretary 4 2); Deck Tennis (3) 44); Traffic Squad (3) 44); Volley Ball 4 3 ) 4 4 ); Pep Club (4); Pioneer, art staff (4); A Lucky llreak, production staff 4 4); Varsity Show (4). “Taffy” .... a sweet, small voice .... cordial and sincere .... enjoys living .... “Larry—Thoughts of Youth” .... born under a rhyming planet . . . . a mind unchanged by place and time .... “Where there’s a will, wisdom finds a way.” [39] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL GEORGE TAYLOR THOMPSON Bowling Club 111 (4l ; Comet, business board 3l (4); Rifle Club (4); Student Council 4 ; A Lucky Break, business staff (4); Traffic Squad (4); Varsity Show, business staff 41. Uniformly popular .... nifty clothes and nice manners .... one of Miss Geenty’s henchmen .... sweet tooth for Frosh femmes .... “Best Sport” in A. A. drive .... business like business manager .... “Men of few words are best.” ANNE ELIZABETH THORPE New Haven (1) East Haven (2) (3) (4) Knitting Club (1); Varsity Show (3); Baseball (3l; Volley Ball (3' (4); Basketball (4l; A Lucky Break (4); Squad Leader (4); Homeroom Chairman 4i; Community Chest Drive, assistant chairman 4) ; Pioneer, editorial board (4); Comet, editorial board (4); Sailor Maids (4); Varsity Show, publicity staff 41; Class Gift Committee (4). “Budgie” .... class man hater (?) .... “Oh-h-h—I dunno!” . . . . tricky conversationalist .... good imitator .... “Applesauce!” .... “Ay-yah” .... future French teacher .... “It’s a great day for the Irish!” PAULINE ELIZABETH TINARI Glee Club (1); Dramatic Club ill; Dancing Club (1) (2 (3) (4� ; Typing Club 12); Comet, business board (3) (4); Hostess Club 4 ; Pioneer, business board (4); Varsity Show, business staff (4); Class Flower Committee (4). “Bubbles” .... agreeable personality ... .a hard friend to get but one worth getting .... studious .... business-minded .... favorite pastimes swimming and bicycling .... true to her ideals .... her four H’s, Health —Heart—Head—Hands, portray Pauline. LESLIE TIPPING Dancing Club ll); Typing Club (2). Tom Thumb’s second cousin .... wants to get rich quick . . . . “ ’Tis better to be brief than tedious” .... mechanically inclined .... his voice is still undecided .... has a plentiful lack of wit .... never speaks unless he has something worthwhile to say. LILLIAN FLORENCE TWIRGO Dancing Club ill (2) l3l (4l; Dramatic Club i2) (3); Varsity Show (3); Basketball (3l (4); Volley Ball 13) (4l; Student Council (4); Comet, business board l4 ; Stenography Club (4); Pep Club (4). “Twirp” .... blonde and boy-ant .... lilting lisp .... never a dull moment .... can she dance! .... snappy comebacks a-plenty . . . . sincere and amiable .... her smile is no less sunny than her hair. [40] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL ALICE K. VAN DER MAELEN Chorus (It; Dancing Club (1) (2) (3 (4); Typing Club (2); Basketball 2 (4l; Volley Ball (2) (4); Fashion Show 2 (4): Comet, business board (4l; Pioneer, editorial board (41 ; Varsity Show, business staff (4 ; Pep Club (4). Ever charming, ever new .... sincerity deep and genuine .... tall, slender girls are the new mode .... playful blushes .... bows ami beaus . . . . unaffected simplicity .... lacks the indispensable quality of punctuality. JOHN RICHARD WALSH Fish and Game Club (1); Glee Club (li; Intramural Basketball (2 (4i; Radio and Science Club (3); Bowling Club (4); Varsity Show, business manager (4). “Knobby” .... human parasite .... “Did I ever tell you about my girl friends?” .... collects golf balls .... overdoes his humor .... a scholar and a gentleman .... marvelously marceled .... concrete opinions—thoroughly mixed and permanently set ... . “I know all there is to be known.” LOUISE ANN WEBER Student Council «1 ; Dramatic Club (1); Squad Leader 1) ; Hostess Club, secretary (2); State Home Economics Club, treasurer (2); Sophomore Hop Committee (2); Fashion Show (3) (4); Pioneer, business board (4); Pep Club 4 ; Sailor Maids 4 . Small person, large personality .... How we love your eyes! .... conservative nature .... constant and understanding .... nicely groomed . . . . “Is that true?” .... “Sweetly does she speak and move.” FRANCES SARAH WETHERBEE Orchestra (1) (2) (3); Dancing Club (1) (4). “Susie” .... faithful Foxonite .... her shy smile overflows with oceans of meaning .... a good listener .... quiet but alert . . . .sensitive and serious-minded .... Is he tall, dark, and handsome—that French correspondent ? CAROLYN ANN WHEELER Baseball (It (2); Dramatic Club (1) (2) (3); Volley Ball (ll (2) (3); Basketball 1 (2) (3) (4); Student Council (3); Varsity Show (3 ; A Lucky Break, production staff (4 : Comet, business board (4); Pioneer, art editor (4); Fashion Show (4). “Carol” .... as refreshing as spring .... comely, curly coiffure . . . . mommy long-legs .... artist superior .... beauty plus brains .... gentle of speech, mild of manner . . . tall and neat, shy and sweet. [41] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL JOHN SAMUEL ARTHUR WHITE Torchbearers, production staff tit; Varsity Show, production staff (2 (3) (4) ; Rifle Club (3t ; A Lucky Break, production staff (4); Sailor Maids, production staff (4t. “Whitey” .... mechanic for M. G. M.......shop shooter .... backstage man .... (wtreckless driver .... “You’re so indifferent!” .... don’t give up the Ship—ley! BEATRICE M. WILSON Dramatic Club lt; Comet, business board t2), editorial board (3) (4). feature editor (4) ; Sophomore Hop Committee (2) ; Steadfast Tin Soldier t2t; Prom Committee 3); Dancing Club (4t; Pioneer, editorial board (4t; Cap and Gown Committee (4); Class Book Committee � 4� . “Bee” .... knee-high to a grasshopper .... restless as rumor .... gift of gab .... socialite .... “Have you ever heard this one?” .... supersalesmanship .... the Comet's inquiring reporter .... “Baby me!” [42] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Who's Who? 1. Who are the most popular girls? ............ 2. Who are the most popular boys? . 3. Who is the prettiest girl? . ............... 4. Who is the handsomest boy?.................. 5. Who are the best athletes?.................. 6. Who are the most romantic boys?............. 7. Who are the most romantic girls?............ 8. Who are the best actresses? . 9. Who are the best actors? .... 10. Who are the best dressed boys? ............. 11. Who are the best dressed girls? 12. Who is the best dancer?..................... 13. Who are the best swingsters?................ 14. Who is the greatest man hater? ............. 15. Who is the greatest woman hater?............ 16. W'ho are the most ambitious?................ 17. Who is teacher’s pet? ...................... 18. Who is the most polite?..................... 19. Who talk the most?.......................... 20. Who have the nicest smiles?................. 21. Who spends the most money?.................. 22. Who are going to be married first? 23. Who are the spunkiest?.................... 24. Who are the peppiest?..................... 25. W'ho are the most efficient?................ 26. Who are the most sophisticated?............. 27. Who are the most versatile?................. 28. Who is the biggest bluffer? 29. Who are the wittiest?....................... 30. Who are the silliest?....................... 31. Who are the most optimistic?................ 32. Who are the most temperamental?............. 33. Who are the best mixers? ........... 34. Who are the biggest flirts? ................ 35. Who are the sweetest?..................... 36. Who are the cutest?....................... 37. Who has the best sense of humor? ... 38. Who are the quietest?....................... 39. Who are the class comedians?................ 40. W ho are the most likely to succeed?........ i Eleanor Friscoe, Marilyn Priest Robert Clark, Gordon Seipold ....................Jean Seibold ..........................Robert Clark Robert Clark, Vincent Castellon Gordon Seipold, Allen Johnson Betty Danielson, Janice Cowles Ella Slocum, Marilyn Goodwin Norman Hall, Gordon Seipold Guilio Motti, Gordon Brown Helen Davis, Alice Van Der Maelen Ella Slocum Allen Johnson, George Harrick ..........................Anne Thorpe ......................Vincent Castellon Stanley Shepard, Shirley Gifford .......................Stanley Shepard .................Gordon Brown James Lyons, Beatrice W ilson ...........Ray Lurate, Eleanor Friscoe ........................Richard Barilla Jane Dempsey, Edward Reynolds Martha Hubbard, Marilyn Goodwin Virginia MacArthnr, Lewis Reid Marilyn Priest, Stanley Shepard ........ Shirley Butler, Helen Davis Eleanor Friscoe, Ella Slocum ........................Arthur Lynch Marilyn Goodwin, James Lyons ..........Muriel Dill, Marie Anderson ....Charles Kirstein. Radley Clemens Shirley Boslock, Thelma Anderson Eleanor Friscoe, Gordon Seipold Betty Danielson, Eleanor Friscoe Marie Anderson, Carolyn Wheeler Betty Danielson, Marie Anderson .............Eleanor Friscoe Bernice Carlson, William Cummings James Lyons, Radley Clemens Stanley Shepard, Marilyn Priest [43] WE SEE OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Commencement Committees First row, left to right: Virginia Ann MacArthiir, Beatrice Wilson, Lillian Hawkins, Barbara Malcolm. Eleanor Friscoe, Janice Cowles, Louise Weber, and Marilyn Goodwin. Second row. left to right: Mr. Caryle V. Frawley, adviser, Betty Kiernan, Helen Davis, Virginia Comstock, Anne Thorpe, Shirley Gifford, Marion Gillis. Marilyn Priest. Pauline Tinari, and Miss Jane C. Cox, adviser. Third row, left to right: Thomas McMahon. Michael Iezzi, Guilin Motti. Henry Fasig, Norman Hall, Edward I.arson, Robert Clark, George Harrick, Regiano Marini, Robert Frey, and Edward Reynolds. Commencement Committees CLASS DAY Chairman. Marilyn Priest Robert Clark Helen Davis Henry Fasig Shirley Gifford Betty Kiernan Barbara Malcolm Guilio Motti CLASS PROGRAM Chairman, Helen Davis Eleanor Lorenzen Thomas McMahon Jack Mintz CLASS DANCE Chairman, Henry Fasig Betty Danielson Grace Follo Norman Hall Lillian Hawkins CLASS BOOK Chairman, Betty Kiernan Eleanor Friscoe Virginia MacArthur Edward Reynolds Beatrice Wilson CLASS RING Chairman, Robert Clark Joan Boyd Janice Cowles George Harrick Michael Iezzi CLASS MOTTO Chairman, Shirley Gifford Virginia Comstock Robert Frey Marion Gillis CLASS GIFT Chairman, Guilio MOTTI Marilyn Goodwin Anne Thorpe Louise Weber CLASS FLOWER Chairman, Barbara Malcolm Edward Larson Regiano Marini Pauline Tinari CAPS AND GOWNS Chairman, Allen Johnson Radley Clemens Janice Cowles George Harrick Marilyn Priest Beatrice Wilson [46] .y am • A CLASS DAY •V.; ■■??■ %■? - v .•:••■ y • CLASS DAY 'AW fSsw.' 'V V; mmmk mmm. mmmm. mm iilliip til I i v''':V,l'|:':,'iV ruse «d noftqrii. EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class History FRESHMAN YEAR It seemed to the class here assembled that the summer of 1936 would never pass. Just as we were about to realize our dream of being the first freshman class to enter the new East Haven High School came the news that our vacation must he extended for three whole weeks to allow time for the completion of the building. Could any fate have been more cruel? Finally September 2d. 1936, came—and at 1 :(K) P. M. we gathered, one hundred and fifty strong, in the now familiar library. Shall we ever forget that memorable day? We felt that at last we were really on our way to achieving grade school aspirations when we were officially welcomed to high school by Mr. William Gillis, superintendent and principal, and Mr. William Fagerstrom, vice principal. No small part of our satisfaction was due to the knowledge that the upperclassmen would he too busy finding their way around the new building to devote much of their time to impressing us with their superiority. After the usual administrative instructions which mark the beginning of every freshman's career, we went in search of our various homerooms. Hurried conferences in the hall disclosed the fact that we had come to a parting of the ways with some of our dearest grammar school friends; for instead of being assigned to room 103 with them, we had to make our way resolutely to rooms 201. 205. 209, and 306. We finally reached our various destinations in the unfinished and unfurnished classrooms about fifteen minutes late—not an unusual occurrence now, hut at that time a grave ofTense. In three or four weeks the interior of the school began to present a more normal appearance. With desks, chairs, tables, and other equipment finally in place we settled down to real hard work; for, as freshmen, we had decided at the very beginning to make the most of our high school careers. At this time we were informed that E. H. H. S. was one of the few fortunate schools in New England to he completely equipped with a modern radio-speech-sound system, connecting all the classrooms in the building with each other and with the office. This last hit of news had us worried for a while when we realized that supervisors in the office could listen in whenever our teachers left the room. However, we soon recognized it as a valuable agent of communication for the broadcasting of morning bulletins, radio programs, and the playing of records for dancing in the gymnasium; and were willing to leave to chance any impressions made by us upon the dreaded “listeners-in”! In October class elections were held, our rare good judgment being shown by the election of Russell Griswold, president; George Harrick. vice president; Thelma Anderson, secretary; and Helen Davis, treasurer. An important organization formed soon after elections was the Student Council. Freshmen managing to find their places on this august body included Jean Potten-burgh, Marion Gillis, Thelma Anderson, Louise Weber, Walda Karpowicz, Russell Griswold, Justin Fairchild, Stanley Shepard, Robert Clark, and Norman Hall. Early in the year intramural basketball games for both the boys and girls helped to develop such outstanding players for future Varsity and Javvee teams as Jack Tyler, Ralph Cas-tellon, Robert Laine, Robert Clark, Radley Clemens, and Vincent Castcllon. The girls’ team, under the leadership of Katherine Howard, achieved an especially high standard of sportman-ship, which warranted our pride and joy in them. November stands out in the life of every freshman, for it is during this month that the much dreaded blue sheets, otherwise known as appraisal reports, arc circulated at the close of the first term. The checks and circles used in the newf marking system came to our aid at the initial distribution; for by the time some of our parents began to understand what they really stood for, the reports had been safely signed and returned to school. [48] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL W ith the approach of Thanksgiving, competition ran high among the homerooms for the honor of preparing the most complete and attractive baskets for the needy. To name one as being superior to the others would indeed be a faux j as: but. needless to say, the freshman baskets were bigger and better than those of the rest of the school put together! Soon the Christmas vacation was at hand, and we were the recipients of a holiday treat which took the form of a most enjoyable party held in the gymnasium. We were also presented with the first issue of the Comet, which helped to create a proper holiday mood, especially for those who found with delight that they had received the dubious honor of being mentioned in the nameless gossip notes, which were to emerge later as our present popular Bittersweet column. During this first year Marie Anderson and Gloria Gallo were the only freshmen to achieve the distinction of serving on the Comet staff. I pon our return to school after the holidays, we resumed our work with increased enthusiasm. and participated in a variety of newly organized extracurricular activities. The most popular clubs were the Photography, Motion Picture, Junior and Senior Dramatic. Bowling. Swimming, and Dancing Clubs. What a gay time we had in the Dancing Club, and how proud wre were of our progress in the intricate gyrations and contortions called trucking, shagging, and flea-hopping. At this time Virginia Comstock, Ralph Castellon. Regiano Marini, and Radley Clemens starred in the presentation of The Prince s Beads, the first in a series of radio programs broadcast over W ICC. Other plays presented later in the year included Sir Humphrey Davy, Pandora's Box, Our American Schools, and Peter Miller. Marie Anderson, Bernice Hansen, Robert Carleton. Edward Larson, Ella Slocum, Gloria Gallo, Frank Maio, Edward Dore, Lillian Twirgo, and Jack White made successful airway “appearances” in these plays. When a high school orchestra was organized during the winter under the supervision of Mr. A. George Pascale, we found to our surprise that several of our classmates were musically endowed: Betty Kiernan and Regiano Marini on the violin; Russell Griswold, viola: Frances Wethcrbee, clarinet: Michael lezzi, William Cummings, and Frederick Helwig, trumpet. The complete orchestra presented a first concert after February vacation; and though discords were frequent, their efforts were appreciated by us. Ralph Castellon and Howard Snyder showed, even as freshmen, promise of becoming th° town's greatest orators by their work as general all-round assistants in the Debating Club. This helps to explain why the Debating Club attained the honor of winning second place in the state competition, an unusual accomplishment for such a young organization. Early in the spring the faculty players scored in a dramatic hit, when, under the direction of Miss Louise Scott, they produced the Torchhearers, which was acclaimed by East Haveners as a superb dramatic performance. Miss Alice Gunnip, Miss Margaret Hunt, and Mr. William Fagerstrom starred in the leading roles. The most colorful event of the spring social season was the first annual Junior Promenade. held in the beautifully decorated gymnasium. A few of our more sociallv inclined classmates were among the ninety couples who danced the hours away to the strains of Bill Broderick’s orchestra; but by far the larger number of us. in those days afraid to put foot on a dance floor, were among the missing. June came, and as one last luxury we were allowed to participate in the Style Show sponsored by the Homemaking Club. Style shops from New Haven furnished sportswear, afternoon dresses, evening gowns, and suits, which were effectively displayed by models, one of whom was our own classmate, Helen Davis, the only freshman to be awarded the distinction of being a real mannequin. As the school year drew to a close, we looked back upon the events of our freshman year with happy remembrances, and forward to September with anticipation of a glorious second year when we should make a higher place for ourselves in that democratic little community known as the East Haven High School. [49] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE YEAR Classmates! Shall we ever forget that day in September, 1937, when we entered the school as dignified sophomores, our heads held high, our self-satisfaction manifested as we passed the freshmen? We had that mark of distinction which, coupled with a careless, nonchalant manner, never fails to produce an awe-inspiring effect and well repays the sophomore for his previous year of inconspicuousness. With all our experience we were able to settle down quickly to the regular routine of class work, and with energy and talent to spare we soon turned our attention to extracurricular activities. As we had previously found the Student Council to be an effective body in organizing and directing school activities, we early elected the following representatives to serve us in that body: Shirley Porter, Ella Slocum, Barbara Malcolm, Helen Davis, Betty Danielson, Jean Pottenburgh, Guilin Motti, Raymond Pompano, Justin Fairchild, and Michael Iezzi. Now we were ready for a most important step—the election of our second-year class officers. Here we showed our appreciation and knowledge of what constituted a good administration when we re-elected the same students who served us so admirably in our freshman year. Five of our classmates, Thelma Anderson, Ella Slocum, Radley Clemens, Howard Snyder, and Regiano Marini, were among the thirteen drama enthusiasts who were elected members of Troupe 63 of the National Thespian Society, which was organized early in October by Miss Louise Scott. This group was to win high acclaim for their frequent dramatic successes through the year. Also in the field of the drama was the resumption of the radio plays over WICC. The first, Turkey Magic, featured such players as Virginia MacArthur, Norman Hall, and Gordon Seipold. Charles Goodyear and Rubber was another play which was presented in our second year. Among our classmates to be chosen for service on the Comet staff, which published the first edition of the second volume of the school paper in October, were Gloria Gallo, Marie Anderson, George Ilarrick, Allen Johnson, James Lyons, and Richard Parilla. Praise should be given for their excellent work; for their untiring efforts, even though they were but sophomores, were an important factor in the success of our school newspaper. Routine class work was not without its occasional hit of diversion. One bright, sunny Monday morning we entered biology class to find that our prize specimen gray rat had escaped. A mad scramble ensued which almost took on the appearance of an African big game hunt. Finally, the rat, succumbing to Mr. Garvin’s pleas, allowed itself to be captured, and we reluctantly turned our attention to the more serious problem of knowing the right answers to the day’s lesson. Earlier in the year a Puppet Club had been organized under the direction of Miss Scott. In December we welcomed the presentation of their first playlet, Little Black Sambo, which was enjoyed just as much by us as by the first and second graders. Among other club workers assisting in the production were our classmates, Madelyn Pohlman and Marion Gillis. Christmas vacation brought a welcome cessation from our ever-increasing round of activities and found us on our way home carrying every book in the locker—not that we intended to devote a perfectly good holiday to studying, but the “powers-that-be” had decreed a general school housecleaning. In February we welcomed the most outstanding dramatic performance of our sophomore year, the Steadfast Tin Soldier, presented by the Thespians under the direction of Miss Louise Scott. In a gorgeous panorama of beautifully colored costumes, the young actors and actresses, who included such illustrious members of our class as Ella Slocum, Thelma Anderson, Radley Clemens, and Beatrice Wilson, portrayed admirably the various characters of the play and provided an evening of ncver-to-bc forgotten delight. [50] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL In April came the Sophomore Hop. The gaily decorated gymnasium provided an appropriate setting for an evening of fun. Music by Teddy Emons’ popular orchestra, and novelty dances and entertainment, prepared by a committee in charge of Allen Johnson, chairman, helped to make our first social function a real success. On April 6 the Bronx Zoo was invaded by sixty-eight members of the biology classes. It is hard to say what the inhabitants of the zoo thought of us, but we found them most amusing and the source of many interesting discussions during the days following the visit. We have never thought to ask the teachers how th-y felt about the whole thing. Shortly after our trip to New York we enjoyed a visit from that hero of thousands of children, young and old, Popeye, the Sailor Man. Songs and stories presented by this most versatile gentleman were enthusiastically received by large numbers of grade school children and curious adults, as well as by us. A near riot occurred on the grounds in front of the building as the spinach-eater was given an ovation as he departed. It was in this same month that the first annual Blue and Gold Varsity Show was presented under the direction of Mr. Joseph Mayo of the faculty. The local talent production, with a bevy of pretty girls, sparkling music, and hilarious comedy proved to be a huge musical-dramatic and financial success. Betty Danielson and Virginia MacArthur were two of the lowly “sophs” who were allowed to participate, providing some of the brightest spots of the show'. I he whirl of events brought us swiftly to the most outstanding social event of our sophomore year. On May 13 the Junior Prom was held in the high school gymnasium, which had been beautifully transformed for the occasion. The girls in gowns of pastel colors and the boys in white jackets and dark trousers made a charming picture as they danced with newly acquired dignity and sophistication to the tunes of Wittstein’s orchestra. Final exams were soon a thing of the past, though in some cases a thing of the just-passed, and. following a delightful class excursion to Playland. we left the school as sophomores, leaving behind our “footprints on the sands of time” and looking forward to further honors as juniors in the fall. JUNIOR YEAR On September 7 we once again re-entered East Haven’s Portals of Higher Learning. We had left the lowly status of freshman and of sophomore far behind, and now emerged as full-fledged members of the junior class. No longer being bound to submission to the august bodies of the “upper” classmen, we tried to dictate to our unfortunate inferiors. They had other ideas, however, so when the novelty of being bosses wore off in a few days, we once more became involved in our strenuous daily schedules. Late in September East Haven, along with the rest of New England, was struck by a tropical hurricane, which had missed its signpost somewhere off the coast of Florida. As a result students were joyfully compelled to take a two-day vacation while the telephone and electric wires, which had been downed during the storm, were being replaced. Janice Cowles, Beatrice Wilson, and other city-dwellers did not experience too long a lack of electricity; but many students who lived in the more rural sections of the town did, as they were without conveniences, according to their stories anyway, for over two weeks. Readjusting ourselves to school routine was made over-difficult, even after such a short absence, by the extraordinarily great number of extremely far-fetched stories with which we were deluged upon our return. W hen October was ushered in, so were our newly elected class officers: Guilio Motti, president; Henry Fasig. vice president: Eleanor Friscoe, secretary; and Marilyn Priest, treasurer. Since Mr. Meredith Cooper, our underclass adviser, had resigned during the previous summer, Mr. Caryle Frawley was selected to take his place as our sponsor, along with Miss Jane Cox, who had been elected in our freshman year. [51] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Swerving from I lie precedent that the business manager of the Comet he selected from the senior class. Miss Mary Sharon, who succeeded Mr. Thomas Murray as business adviser, appointed Jane Dempsey business manager as reward for her outstanding work. For the first time regular journalism instruction was offered, a class from which the Comet editorial staff was chosen, being organized under the sponsorship of Miss Miriam May. Embryo editors included Marie Anderson, Bernice Hansen, Gloria Gallo, Eleanor Friscoe, and Beatrice Wilson. Assisting Jane on the business board were James Lyons, Helen Davis, Joan Boyd, Janice Cowles, and Shirley Porter. We had been in school for a seemingly short time when Coach John Maher announced that basketball try-outs were in order. Two boys who proved especially adept in the art of basketeering were Robert Clark and Vincent Castellon, who made the Varsity team. Robert and Vincent gave evidence of athletic versatility by continuing their careers during the baseball season. The only other junior to make the baseball Varsity was Kenneth Sheiffele. As the athletes performed their feats on the floor and the diamond, so did the Thespians on the stage. Among popular plays presented at assembly programs was Junior's Mustache with Howard Snyder in the leading role. Participating in other plays were Constance Peters and Thelma Anderson. Ella Slocum, shining Thespian Star, had the honor of playing one of the feminine leads in the senior class play. The Mummy and the Mumps—quite an extraordinary accomplishment. Then, during the first days of April, came that panorama of styles, sponsored by the Hostess Club, the Spring Fashion Show. Many girls who aspired to he models were selected to show students and parents the season’s newest fashions. To the surprise of all. several of the hoys overcame their shyness sufficiently to show what the best-dressed men were wearing. Among those who modeled were Louise Weber. Janet Barbary, Jean Seibold. Walda Karpow-icz, Ruth Cooper, Robert Clark, George Harrick. Allen Johnson, and Guilio Motti. Just before spring vacation the second annual Blue and Gold Varsity Show was presented. Virginia MacArthur was not only co-author but also co-director. Ella Slocum, Betty Danielson, and Radley Clemens were among those who contributed their talents toward its success. April showers heralded the annual Junior Prom along with May flowers. Since the Prom was by far the most important dance of our high school career, we had wisely elected Gordon Brown earlier in the year as our Prom chairman. Gordon and his capable committee, Beatrice Wilson, Edward Reynolds, Barbara Malcolm, Eleanor Friscoe, Marilyn Priest, Ella Slocum, Allen Johnson, and George Harrick, organized and directed a highly successful formal party, a feature of which was a Milk Bar. just by way of keeping up with the times. The warm and sultry days of June indicated to us that summer vacation was fast approaching and so were those dreaded examinations which must he passed before we could become seniors. Having safely survived, we enjoyed our vacation and looked forward to our final year SENIOR YEAR On returning to school after what seemed an all-too-short vacation, we were filled with apprehension of what the future held in store for us. We had attained the apex of our high school careers, and we were not far from our ultimate goal of graduation. We were seniors at last! As we had much official work ahead of us, we early began our campaign for worthy class executives. Elections held early in October resulted in Gordon Brown’s assuming the presidency, Radley Clemens the vice presidency, and Eleanor Friscoe and Marilyn Priest carrying on their duties as secretary and treasurer, respectively. The stellar dramatic production of the year, our senior class play, A Lucky Break, was presented just before Thanksgiving. Enaeted by an extremely large and capable cast, with Ella Slocum and Charles Kirstein in the leading roles, it was proclaimed by all who saw it. Who among us will ever forget Norman Hall as that crotchety old skinflint, Abner Ketcham; Anne Thorpe as social climbing Mrs. Barrett, who wanted only the most eligible of men for her [52] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL daughter Claudia, Marie Anderson, and had to be satisfied with a humble artist, portrayed by Gordon Seipold; James Lyons as Benny Ketcham, the super-salesman of cemetery lots; Marilyn Goodwin as Limine Ludine Smith, dumb-witted servant in the hotel of Martha Mullet, played by Shirley Gifford; Bernice Hansen as Bella McWatt, a very exacting and annoying guest; Mary Pannella and Michael Deren as the French dancing teachers, Jura and Var Charente; Betty King and Betty Kiernan as Alphecca and Alchiba Spinster, two old maids out to get their man; and. finally, Gustav Glenewinkel and Regiano Marini as the busman and the Japanese valet! Great events forecast their shadows, for it was about this time that Marilyn Priest was selected by members of the senior class as their choice for the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award. A few weeks later, to our great pride and pleasure, Marilyn was named winner of the state award, as a result of which she made a trip to Washington in April to attend the annual I). A. R. Convention. Early in December the gymnasium once again resounded to the cheers of wildly excited basketball fans. This year they had good reason to be enthusiastic, with the finest basketball team to date on the floor. Co-captains Vincent Castellon and Robert Clark not only led Last Haven to their first victory over Branford, but also managed to take their aggregation into third place in the Housatonic League. The girls, as well as the boys, were extremely active in sports, although their competition was limited, of course, to intramurals. Both the class basketball team, captained by Gloria Gallo, and the class volley ball team, with Helen Davis as captain, won with ease the championships in their respective tournaments. While our senior athletes were starring in sports, our senior intellectuals were preparing the class book for its publication. Earlier in the year Marie Anderson had been named editor-in-chief, and Edward Reynolds, business manager; and now these two executives gathered their co-workers and settled down to serious business. Assisting Marie on the editorial board were Gloria Gallo, associate editor, and Anne Thorpe, Astrid Person, Eleanor Friscoe, Thelma Anderson. Georgianna Rose, Alice Van Der Maelen, Virginia Comstock, Betty Fegan, Ella Slocum, Beatrice Wilson, Betty Kiernan, Radley Clemens, and Robert Clark, editorial assistants. Working with Edward were Stanley Shepard, associate business manager, and Allen Johnson. Janice Cowles, Helen Davis, Louise Weber, Jane Dempsey, George Thompson, George Har-rick, Pauline Tinari, and James Lyons, business assistants. Shirley Gifford, who pursues photography as a hobby, fulfilled the duties of photography editor; while Carolyn Wheeler and Marion Gillis were appointed art editors on the basis of the excellence of art work they submitted to Miss Ahti Hattanen, art adviser. Marilyn Goodwin served as head typist, with Bernice Carlson and Marilyn Priest as her assistants. Late in February, Sailor Maids, the first musical comedy ever presented in the high school found our own Frank Maio in one of the principal roles. Other seniors who performed in this pioneer production of the music department were Ella Slocum, Gloria Gallo, Betty Kiernan, Anne Thorpe, Louise Weber, Marilyn Priest, Shirley Bostock. Allen Johnson, Jack Mintz, David Miller, and George Harrick. The production was an excellent one. With February vacation a memory, we were sure that winter was over, and that only March winds, April showers, and May flowers remained between us and our diplomas. But in the first days of March we were besieged by a severe sleet and ice storm, which downed the electric wires in almost as effective fashion as had the hurricane of the year before. Less luck for us, though we received only a one-day vacation. With an April shower came the annual senior class card party, sponsored by the senior class mothers. It was a gigantic affair, almost six hundred patrons competing for the pretty table prizes and the eighty valuable door prizes. We greatly appreciated the splendid work of the mothers, our class advisers, Miss Jane Cox, Mr. Caryle Frawley, and Pioneer adviser, Miss Miriam May. Following closely on the heels of the card party was the Spring Fashion Show. In line with the plan inaugurated last year, fashions for both boys and girls were shown. Many “ahs” [53] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL and “ohs” were heard as student models paraded the season’s newest creations. Mannequins for the show were Alice Van Der Maelen, Mary Pannella, June Runge, Madeline Callahan, Jean Seihold. Louise Weber, Betty Kenny, Shirley Bostock, Janet Barbary, Marie Anderson, Barbara Malcolm, Carolyn Wheeler, Guilio Motti, Richard Barilla, Henry Fasig, George Hugo, George Harrick, and Allen Johnson. Less than two weeks later the Blue and Gold Varsity Show was presented. Robert Bradley won many an encore with his hill-billy singing, as did Beatrice Faulkner with The Woodpecker Song. Betty Danielson was as sweet as ever in Alice Blue Gown and other selections; while Gloria Gallo, Ralph Castellon, and Virginia MacArthur executed intricate dance routines. More than half the senior class supported the show as members of the cast or of the production or business stafTs. After the Varsity Show—April vacation, which gave us a brief rest before plunging into final examinations and commencement activities. It was on the shoulders of the Class Day chairman that the heaviest burden fell, but we knew' that Marilyn Priest was capable of bearing its weight, particularly since she was aided by such conscientious committee chairmen as Barbara Malcolm, class flower; Henry Fasig, class dance; Helen Davis, class program; Guilio Motti, class gift; Shirley Gifford, class motto; Robert Clark, class ring; and Betty Kiernan, classbook. We turned out in great numbers for the Junior Promenade as this was our last school dance, excluding the one we are giving to ourselves at the close of the Class Day exercises. The Prom was a gala affair, and we were forced to admit that it equalled even though it could not surpass ours. And now oidy our Class Day and Graduation exercises remain. Approaching this final milestone here tomorrow' is not the merry event we have long anticipated it to be. It means leaving teachers, classmates, and friends—as well as a building which we feel is particularly and peculiarly our own. East Haven’s first all-East Haven class concludes its high school days tomorrow; but those high school days shall live on forever in the minds and hearts of the members of our class. Here’s just a word in parting— An expression of regret— We're leaving dear East Haven But we never shall forget The many happy hours we’ve spent With faculty and class. We’ve laughed and loved and labored— Four years have come to pass Since we entered our new high school Many honors to attain; And if seeing is believing, Our quest has not been vain. We admit we’ll miss the teachers The rules, the work, the fuss— And according to the looks of things, They’ll all be missing us. Of course we are not bragging But, when all is said and done— There’ll never be a class surpass The 1940 one. Marilyn Priest and Betty Kiernan [54] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Statistics The honor, and the duty that goes with it, of computing and compiling the statistical report of the class of 1940 has been tentatively delegated to me. Everything considered, I believe that the following is as irrelevant and inaccurate a report upon immaterial subjects as any one person could possibly submit. However, certain in the belief that no one else is foolhardy enough to attempt the verification of these facts, I offer them in full faith and without reservation. First, let us consider the vast quantities of energy which have been expended upon thinking. It amounts to . . . exactly nothing! “Now you’re pulling our leg,” you say, but the truth of the matter is that, as yet, scientists have been unable to determine the infinitesimally small amount of energy which is used by the human brain in the process of thinking. So, with all the minds in the senior class working full blast, if that were possible, the energy used would still be immeasurably minute. • Don’t be misled by this fact into concluding that we have not been doing any work at all— because we have. For example, in the course of our high school careers, we have, at one time or another, climbed, descended, and reclimbed some 28,163,500 steps, quite forcibly illustrating that we have had our “ups and downs.” Most students, however athletic they may pretend to be, do not seem to care for this healthful exercise. Oft have I heard the mournful wail, “Oh, why don’t they install escalators?” Of course, all the energy wre have expended on stairs and in the gymnasium has made it absolutely requisite that we eat, and the final figures on this score are nothing short of staggering. In four years of lunching in our venerable cafeteria, the senior class has consumed approximately 24 tons of food. At that, some of us still have nerve enough to go home and raid the ice box after dismissal each afternoon. This gross appetite has not in any way harmed the boys, but the girls show a distinctly uniform excess avoirdupois. The average senior girl is 5 feet, 3.5 inches tall, and weighs 122 pounds and 3 ounces. She is 17 years and 8 months old, and has either brown or blue eyes. The average boy, due co continual mental conflicts with wayward teachers, is not overweight at all. He tips the scales at 140 pounds and 4 ounces, and is 5 feet, 8.56 inches tall. He is 18 years and 5 months old, and has blue eyes. The average graduate of 1940 has been absent only 21 times and tardy but 8.5 times in his entire four years here. In fact, three of our group have not been absent a single day. This unmitigated punctuality has had a telling effect upon the many students who have been prone to keeping late hours. Almost daily for 720 school days, 1340 finger nails, measuring a grand total of 19 yards, 2 feet, and 7 inches, have scratched 134 perplexed heads in the frenzied quest for some snappy answer to one of those prize problems which Mr. Mayo is wont to spring just when his students are all drowsing off to catch up on their forty winks. Of course, our inattention has not always been caused by sleepiness, many a student being strongly suspected of a romantic turn of mind when he failed to respond intelligently upon being addressed. With fatigue and romance both being taken into consideration, my computations divulge that blank expressions, from both causes, on the faces of uncomprehending pupils have reached a total of very nearly 182,880 for the four years in this institution. Small wonder that the teachers have often dispaired of our futures! However, in spite of the numerous boners which have been pulled, so numerous that no attempt has been made to catalog them, the graduation of the class of 1940 is a reality. Each one of the 127 of the graduating class has high ambitions for his future. The 254 parents and countless other relatives have even higher hopes than the graduates. We’ll do our best, anyway! Finally, as a Parthian shot, may I state that these statistics are to the best of my knowledge and insofar as it has been practicable to make them so, accurate in one or two places. For more exact figures get in touch with me two or three years from now when 1 discover how much I really don’t know! [55] Charles Kirstein EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Prophecy Setting: Central Park, New York Time: June. 1950 Characters: Shirley Bostock and Gordon Seipold Shirley is seated on a park bench. Gordon is wheeling a perambulator. A rattle falls from the carriage and Shirley retrieves it. SHIRLEY: What a beautiful baby! It looks just like its daddy. GORDON: Why, Shirley Bostock! S: “Gordie” Seipold! Just imagine my not recognizing you! G: What are you doing here? The last I heard of you, you were in California. S: Oh. I’ve just returned from Harper s Hollywood Division. 1 was editor-in-chief, but I re- signed because the business manager and 1 couldn’t get together concerning my salary. What are you doing these days? How is your orchestra? G: Well, a-um-ah-a-a------ S: You don’t mean to say that Eddie Duchin II hasn't his own orchestra after all these years! G: It takes time! This (pointing to the carriage! is the reason for my procrastination, but it’s worth all postponements. Anyway. 1 have things just about lined up now. S: By the by, which one of your many sweethearts did you finally marry? G: Betty Danielson. You remember Betty. S: I should say 1 do! So the school songstress sacrificed her career in music for one in domestic arts! G: Well, what do you think? S: (going to carriage) She really is adorable! (stepping toward “Gordie”! You know, I heard that Jane Reynolds was in Reno! I can't imagine what came between Jane and her “Eddie.” G. Oh, “Eddie” became somewhat of a shyster lawyer made a mint of money settling claims for damages to East Haven town pride when the whole shore front was taken over by the Pure Aircraft Association—and Jane wouldn't stand for that! S: Well. Jane always did maintain that “Honesty is the best policy.” Speaking of old class- mates. Beatrice Wilson and Allen Johnson have retired from their professional dancing careers and are opening a kennel in Foxon. They're going to concentrate on raising Mexican hairless and Siberian swill hound puppies. G: We expected that those two would be different! But did you ever dream that the man who would knock Joe Louis for a row of common pins w'ould be our old classmate, Stanley Shepard? S: Never! Gloria Gallo wrote me all about the riot that occurred on the Town Green after the K. O. Poor Gloria! She was to have been a Latin teacher at East Haven, but Miss Dwyer advised her to stick to ping-pong instead if she wanted to keep her girlish figure—so “Glo” ping-pongs year in and year out. [56] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL G: What an awful waste of brain matter! Say, when I was playing on the Normandie last summer, I saw Arthur Lynch. He’s a completely disillusioned married man. Right up until his wedding day he thought he was courting Lady Astor, but his fiancee turned out to be just the housekeeper’s daughter. Funny thing about it is that he does the housekeeping— while she tries to make society. S: Well, Ray Lurate certainly made it! He is hobnobbing with the West coast socialites at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. He’s headwaiter there. G: Leave it to Ray! Eleanor Friscoe always maintained that there was more to him than mere looks. Did you know that Eleanor has become Walter WinchelFs girl Friday? S: No, but I have noticed that WinchelFs column has been getting more like Bittersweet every day. It's probably Eleanor's influence. Winchell seems to think that “Bobby” Clark is being more than successful as basketball coach at Vassar—if he’s sincere in all those “yorchids” he’s been handing him. G: Successful! I should say so. He’s been married and divorced to four of his pupils already and is now engaged to a fifth. (Baby wails. Shirley rushes to pacify it with a rattle and toys.) Here's real good news though. I received a letter last week from “Tony” Sorvillo. “Tony” is now Italian interpreter at the W. P. A. headquarters in Washington. He travels between D. C. and the old country almost every month. He tells me he manages to see Regi-ano Marini on nearly every trip. Regiano is the only peanut vender in Venice—he peddles in one of those gondola boats. S: How romantic! But then, Regiano always went in for romance. By the way, I saw your old flame. Marie Anderson, while I was in Hollywood. She has been out there trying to crash the movies for two years, and just last month was hired by Walt Disney to be the giggle in his Betty Boop cartoons. G: Giggling is Marie’s particular talent! And speaking of talent. I must let you in on a scoop. Robert Bradley, Robert Frey, and Justin Fairchild have been taken on as clowns in the Ringling Brothers’ newest circus—and Helen Davis is to head the fancy bareback act. S: Isn't that exciting! Helen was without doubt inspired by her own report on Josephine de Mott Robinson in English IV. “Gordie,” how are you going to vote in the coming election —for Republican “Jimmy” Lyons or for Democratic Marilyn Priest? G: I dunno yet. FI I have to see w hich one offers the largest number of capons in every kettle before I make up my mind. It’s quite hard to decide when it’s a question of one of two former classmates at the helm of the Ship of State. S: It certainly is. G: Say, Shirley, did you know that Einstein has taken on a partner since Charles Kirstein discovered the sixth dimension? I understand that they’re both working now to find a seventh. S: They might do it, too. I wouldn’t put anything past “Charlie.” But Louis Mingione is the one who really surprised me. He sailed two months ago from San Francisco for China, where he has been appointed minister in the Chinese Reformed Church. He took Betty Kiernan and Katherine Howard along to assist him. Poor Chinese! G: “Poor Chinese is right. I d hate to have either of those girls “missionarying” me! Say, you could do a little missionary work yourself if you would. Poor Charles Husted has been courting Frances Wetherbee for the past seven years and she refuses to say “Yes'’— says she’s remaining true to her French correspondent. Do you think you could talk her out of it? S: I could try. I did a pretty good job in persuading June Runge that she ought to give [57] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Harry Dill a break—and now they’re extremely happily married and running the largest hot dog stand in Moinauguin. G: Big business, huh? Well, guess who’s in business right here in New York. “Dick” Barilla and Joseph Canepari have organized a day and night taxi service in Harlem. They’re the biggest rivals Ainos and Andy have ever had. I didn’t know they were in the city until I ran into them at the Dark Town Strutters’ Ball the other night. S: That’s like finding the proverbial needle in the haystack. I had a similar experience. I saw Virginia MacArthur at Madame Antoinette’s dancing studio in Los Angeles—and wonder of wonders, when 1 inquired how she had managed to locate herself so far from home, she informed me that Madame was none other than our own Shirley Gifford. G: Now, whoever would have thought that Shirley would go in for aesthetic dancing! Oh. I almost forgot to mention that the last time I was driving through Morris Cove I stopped at the gorgeous Kenny-Kenny mansion, built as a wedding present for the Kenny-Kenny-lovebirds by the Kenny-Kenny fathers-in-law. S: Morris Cove always did have a fatal fascination for Betty! (picking up paper from bench) Say, “Gordie,” take a look at this Arrow Collar “ad.” The man in the collar is none other than our old pal, George Harrick. My goodness, just think what the Fashion Show did for “Dogwood”—I mean “Dagwood.” G: This must be East Haven’s day in the news. Winchell’s Girl Friday says here that Frank Maio is soon to replace Jerry Colona, and Betty King and Janice Cowles are to substitute for Brenda and Cobina on Bob Hope’s new twenty-four hour program. Leave it to Eleanor to get the dope on her radio favorites! S: And look at this! Marilyn Goodwin and Radley Clemens are soon to be featured together on a coast-to-coast network as Blubber McFee and Polly. “Rad” always did have unusual talent for prevarication and “Mai” had a ready gift of gab. G: Will wonders ever cease! Say, Shirley, did you know that John Walsh, our “I’m right, you’re wrong!” classmate, had gone in for glamour. Right now he is attending Eleanor Lorenzen’s charm school in Foxon Park, and is reputed to be her first-prize pupil. S: Well, “Gordie,” Eleanor’s the one who could make a prize out of him if anyone could! But the best I’ve heard in a long time is this. I had lunch with Helen Taft yesterday and she told me all about her new position. You remember reading of Beatrice Fairfax’s death a few weeks ago? Well, Helen has taken over her column of advice to the lovelorn. It must be here somewhere. There! G: Helen should do well with advice to the broken-hearted. She certainly kept herself in fine spirits after Larry deserted her for Zazu Pitts. That isn’t as good as this, though. Stanley Niedzwicki inherited Holcombe’s drug stole about two years ago and changed his name to “Mike” Murphy to bring in the Irish trade. Judge Reynolds said it was 0. K. since there was no more Poland. S: Well, there’ll always be a blarney stone—that’s certain! As for the Irish, did you know that Betty Fegan has a very swank employment agency right on Fifth Avenue? Her principal problem at present is in finding a secretary who can take her dictation. G: Well, the American spirit won’t stand for dictation even in the form of words from a fe- male boss. By the way, fame and fortune seem to have been pretty kind to another member of our class, Shirley. Last night I went over to see Beatrice Faulkner’s new show, High, Wide and What Have You! It’s playing at the new Hippodrome. Beatrice is making a mint of money on it, particularly since four old bachelor classmates, William Cummings, Leslie Tipping, Michael Iezzi, and John Kamienski have reserved the front row for every night for the duration of the show. “Bea” thinks it will run for at least two years. [58] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL S: I think it will, too. I saw the show and it was really pretty good. But is it a mere coincidence that Betty Cavanaugh, Madelyn Pohlman, and that cute Marion Gillis have reserved permanent seats in the second row'? They were the charter members of the Bachelor ( iris’ Club, you know. Some say still waters run deep. I wonder—but maybe I’m wrong. G: Who can tell? Perhaps the members of the two clubs will drown their prejudices in their delight in the show and merge. I)o you know, I’m not sure but I think I heard that Martha and Muriel Hubbard are now fancy hair-do experts with branch hair salons in twenty-five large cities. S: Yes, I know—they’re doing especially well. 1 saw some of their latest creations at the Vin- cent Castellon famous movie make-up studios in Hollywood. G: Imagine a he-man like “Vinnie” taking up such a vocation! S: I simply could not believe it at first, but it’s true. G: Did I mention the fact that I met Gordon Brown when I was on my vacation in Nassau? He told me that Ralph Castellon has been voted world’s champion apizza eater because of his unusual ability to eat a whole pie without soiling his vest. S: No, you didn’t. Ralph—gee!—what—a—man! What is “Gordie” doing? G: Oh, he’s still negotiating with Branford in regard to a sportsmanship cup. Incidentally, his long years of experience with local rivals have caused him to interest himself in a similar trophy for Army and Navy. S: “Gordie” certainly was rabid on the subject of that cup, and so was Fred Helwig. Fred has pulled himself up to a pretty important position, hasn’t he? He has recently been elected vice president of Coca Cola. G: That's a good job for him. He always did have a propensity for “cokes.” S: Personally, I think Jack Mintz is following the most unique career. He is devoting himself to slaying our Northern “gals” with the Southern accent which he picked up wooing Dixie belles during his college sojourn in the South. G: Jack would pick up something that wrould give him a maximum of pleasure with a mini- mum of work! By the way, Shirley, did you say that Harpers or Vogue sent for you to come East? S: To be very candid, “Gordie,” neither one sent for me. I simply walked out on the Holly- wood office—and home. Luckily, my uncle offered me a job this morning in his newspaper office. Thank heaven, he believes that “charity begins at home”! G: Well, I’ll have to be getting home. Betty’s expecting me. As long as you're going to be around for a while, come over and see the twins when you have time. S: Thanks, “Gordie,” I’d love to. So long! G: So long! Shiri.ey Bostock and Gordon Seipold [59] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Gifts Place: East Haven High School Auditorium Time: Present Characters: Ella Slocum and Howard Snyder Ella: Gosh, am I tired! I’ve been on my feet so much lately it isn’t even funny any more. Howard: I’m tired, too—but, after all. it's worth all this shopping around if the kids are pleased with their gifts. Do you think they will be? E: They ought to he, but let’s give them to them and see! ANTHONY Aldieri....Letter of Recommendation. Anthony, we should like to give you some of your sister’s brains, but the construction of the human cranium makes that quite impossible. However, since you are far from dull yourself, we do not hesitate to substitute this letter of recommendation to your future employers. Marie Anderson.....Cook Book It is rumored, Marie, that in spite of your plans for a college career you will be the first girl in the senior class to marry. With this fact in mind, we award you this cook book. Now there’s no reason for your first biscuits being anything but perfect. Thelma Anderson.....Oh Henry Bar Thelma was quite busy And she didn't want to come; But when someone cried, “Oh, Henry”! Then she hustled—on the run. We’re presenting Thelma with a bar of Oh Henry. ’Nuff said! Shirley Andrews.....Good Humor Stick To Shirley we give a lucky Good Humor stick. Now she’ll have a swell excuse for meeting her handsome Good Humor man. William Ayr.....Tractor If appearances are not deceiving, William, you are headed for a career as a gentleman farmer. This little tractor should help you to make quite a dent in your garden. Janet Barbary....Letter of Introduction To Janet we give a letter of introduction to Tyrone Power. It is the opinion of the senior class that they will make a perfect pair! George Beach....Rope This rope may seem like an awfully foolish gift, George, but it will come in mighty handy in tying the parts of your rattling old junk together. Betty Beardsley....Cheese I nlike most of us, Betty does not possess the gift of gab. Since she is as quiet as a mouse, perhaps she will enjoy this cheese. How about it, Betty? Eleanor Beldinc....Magnifying Glass Little girls should be seen and not heard; but Eleanor is so small we fear she cannot see herself when she peeks in the mirror. To avoid the difficulties likely to attend people who are not there. Eleanor, look through this magnifying glass next time you want to gaze upon your pretty countenance. Shirley Bostock....Henna Rinse We’re convinced that the flaming red of your hair is genuine, Shirley. Just in case it isn’t, though, you may want to touch it up with this henna hair dye. [60] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Robert Bradley....Pie A pie to Robert “Jake” Bradley, our prize pie-eater! Having put up with the “wisecracks” of your classmates whenever you consumed as many as three during the past year, “Jake,” you should derive a great deal of pleasure out of munching on this right now while their mouths water enviously. Gordon Brown......Gavel Because you have borne so well the responsibility of managing our class, Gordon, this gavel goes to you as a symbol of our appreciation of your fine leadership. Shirley Butler....Pitcher You manage to gurgle on and on like a babbling brook, Shirley, but a brook sometimes runs dry. Between fits of chatter take a drink from this pitcher and you will be able to carry on indefinitely. Anthony Cacace....Yeast Cake This yeast cake is presented to you, Anthony, with the hope that you will rise to great things. Madeline Callahan....Shamrock Irish through and through is Madeline Callahan. To her we give this shamrock to match her laughing Irish eyes. Joseph Canepari...Car If appearances are not deceiving, you should be in the market for a new car, “Joe.” This one is a Rolls Royce. Bernice Carlson...Coal Because Bernice goes with a handsome fellow named Furness, we present to her this piece of coal. We sincerely hope that it will make the fire burn brighter and brighter as the years go by. Ralph Castellon....Contract Ralph, we take great pleasure in presenting you with this contract to play ping-pong with the We Ratturn boys. We know you will make an all high record in your favorite sport. Vincent Castellon....Date Book We just can’t figure out how a handsome lad like “Vinnie” has managed to escape the wiles of the weaker sex for so long. If you are unable to keep out of circulation any longer, “Vinnie,” this date book will help you to keep the “line-up” straight. Hazel Catalano....Outstanding Hazel, you deserve an Outstanding for those excellent news articles you have brought into problems class every Monday morning. Betty Cavanaugh....Pamphlet Some of the teachers feel that your tongue has been the source of much of the noise in study halls, Betty. To remind you that you should be more quiet, we present to you this pamphlet entitled Silence is Golden. Sophie Cichocki...Photograph To Sophie we present a picture of that handsome senior “crush” who sings cowboy songs so well. We’re sorry we couldn’t get a picture of “Jake” on his horse, Sophie. Robert Clark Tiddlcywinks For Bob we have purchased a box of tiddleywinks. You have worked so bard. “Bob,” pushing our basketball team over the top that you need a game which offers quiet relaxation. Radley Clemens....Mirror Radley Clemens, who has perpetual worries for fear his hair doesn’t look “just so” will be especially pleased with this fine little mirror. Carry it in your uniform pocket, “Rad,” especially on dress parade days. [61] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Virginia Comstock.....Scooter We bought you this scooter some time ago, “Gin,” so that you might ride to school on it. but we are a little late in giving it to you. Nevertheless, we’re sure that you will use it to good advantage in commuting between Momauguin and Grace Hospital. Ruth Cooper....Razor Blades Pretending to be married is a bad habit, Ruth, particularly if the right man thinks you are permanently out of circulation when he comes along. But if you insist that you have a husband, here are some razor blades to take home to him. J anice Cowles Stool Janice, as you probably know, is an especially good pianist. We have often wondered how such a small girl was able to reach the keys. We’ve provided for any difficulty she might have by securing this high stool, on which she may perch whenever she pleases. William Cummings......Toy Trumpet Little Boy Cummings, come blow your horn! You do all right on your trumpet, “Bill”— see what you can do on this squawker. Betty Danielson....Lipstick Tissues Our songbird, Betty Danielson, deserves some comment on her avid taste for raspberry lipstick. We don’t complain, Betty, but if someone you care for does, it’s easy enough to dispose of it with these lipstick tissues. 11 elen Davis..Moccasins A bit of gossip has reached our cars to the effect that you enjoy the bright lights and easv laughter of night life, Helen. From personal experience we know that these moccasins will enable you to make a noiseless entrance if you arrive home at an early hour in the morning. Filomena De Caprio....Fruits and Vegetables You have had plenty of experience in selling fruits and vegetables in your dad’s store, “Fil.” That experience plus this produce should help you to operate successfully a store of your own. Jane Dempsey....Straws There seems to be a slight question in your mind, Jane, as to whether your great romance is to be found in Short Beach or East Haven. Two straws should settle the long and short of it. Here’s hoping the best man wins! Michael Deren......Hair Combs Oh, those waves on Michael Deren’s head! What a tragedy it would be if anything were to happen to them. If you want to be sure of preserving them, “Mike,” these hair combs should be set every night before retiring. Harry Dili....Crayons We have admired the excellent posters that you have so willingly created to advertise all school functions, Harry. Since your old crayons must be pretty well worn from over-work, here are some new ones. Muriel Dill....Pickle For Muriel we have a big five-cent pickle. I don’t think we have to tell you what kind it is. Justin Fairchild...Giant Pencil In spite of the fact that you do good work in other classes, Justin, you seem to have had a hard time hitting the right keys in typing class. Here’s a giant pencil. Now you can throw the old typewriter away. Henry Fasig...Gun Henry, you have spent many pleasant moments playing “cops and robbers” about the school, especially in problems class—when Mr. Mayo is not around, of course. We have brought this gun along so that you may play with your future employer if he likes to play—or show him that you mean business if he doesn’t pay. [62] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Beatrice Faulkner....Oil Lamp To Beatrice Faulkner v e present this oil lamp, so that from now on she may do any homework she pleases after dark. “Bea,” you know, lives in F’oxon—and in hurricane time electricity in the suburbs is not always a satisfactory utility. Betty Fecan....Bobby Pins Betty, please accept this package of bobby pins so you can make some striking spit curls to match your snappy spit-fire disposition. Betty Festa....Bottle of Lotion Betty has worked so diligently in the school cafeteria that at times we’ve been afraid that she might develop “dish pan hands.” Well, in case of emergency, Betty, now or later, the lotion in this bottle will assure you of such reconditioning that youTl have “the skin you love to touch.” Grace Follo....Ticket Chart Grace seems to have a head for business, especially the business of charting ticket distribution and sales. How the faculty ticket managers will get along without you next year, Grace, we don’t know. Perhaps you will consent to come back and help them if you have this chart to bring along with you. Robert Frey....Radio Script Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Superman, favorite radio program of Robert Frey. W’e bought “Boh” this script so that he could he Superman, vicariously if not actually. Eleanor Friscoe....Pen A very nice gift for Eleanor Friscoe, who seems to have the natural ability to write anything from a foolish Bittersweet column to a serious editorial in her prize Comet, is this pen. We hope that it helps you to win the laurels you deserve in the literary world, Eleanor. Gloria Gallo...Shadow Magazine Gloria Gallo boasts that she really enjoys the Saturday afternoon serials along with the rest of the children. This copy of Shadow should give her interesting reading material in between Saturday shows. Shirley Gifford....Recipe Shirley’s ambition has always been to he a nurse. She should he a successful one if her patients come in as large quantities as do her patience and perseverance. We don’t believe particularly in bribery, Shirley, hut if you make a few hatches of fudge according to this tried and true recipe, the sick and the well alike will he sure to flock about you. Marion Gillis...Wheelbarrow Marion is one of the most studious girls in the class. W'e have seen her struggling home to Foxon so many times weighed down under a terrific load of books that we purchased this wheelbarrow in which she might transport her traveling library with a little more ease. Gustav Gi.enewinkel....Babushka To you, “Gus,” we give a pretty babushka to wear on windy days so that your long hair may not be any more ruffled than your calm spirit. Marilyn Goodwin....Joke Book Marilyn tells pretty good puns, but there’s always room for improvement. W'e donate this latest joke-book and our best laffs to a very worthy cause, “Mai.” Ruth Griswold......Laughing Gas To Ruth we give some laughing gas. We know' she doesn't need it—but it was a good bargain. Incidentally, it was concocted by some of our senior chemists. Norman Hall....Truck “Trucks are better than trains,” says Norman Hall. With that in mind we leave him this baby Mack so he can go into competition with the Momauguin branch of the New Haven railroad when he gets too old to make his living “tickling the ivories.” [63] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Bernice Hansen.....Switch Bernice is going to he a school teacher. She’ll he a good one, too, especially if she puts this switch to good use. Don’t forget, teacher, that “to spare the rod is to spoil the child.” George Harrick.....Gold Medal George, in recognition of your prowess as a jitterbug, we wish to present you with this gold medal as a symbol of your mad dancing. Come on, now', give! Lillian Hawkins....String Lillian Hawkins is one of our principal brunette female attractions. She has managed, in the short time she has been in East Haven, to find a place in her affections for several devoted admirers; but she certainly can’t expect to string them all along indefinitely unless she has the equipment with which to work. Donald Hawthorne......Ship Model While shopping at the Red Front Gift Shoppe, we came across this beautiful ship model. Since ships are Donald Hawthorne’s principal hobby, we present it to him with the hope that his trip on the ocean of life will he as smooth as the trip of this boat in the kitchen sink. Violet Hawtin......Safety Pin We suppose you’ve all heard of the new gadget that holds shirts to skirts. Well, the nearest thing we could find to it was this large safety pin for Violet Hawtin, who has a lot of trouble keeping her “ups” and “downs” together in the middle. Fred Helwig.....Monograph Fred, this monograph on How to Make Friends of the Teachers and Influence Them When It's Absolutely Necessary for a Good Mark in Citizenship is for you. Had you had it sooner, you might not have been forced to change your seat in study hall so frequently. Grace Henley....Pass To Grace we give a permanent pass. If she is dismissed from her next year's position as frequently as she has been dismissed from class, it will he worn out in no time. Marion Holmes......Notebook and Pencil Marion Holmes is awarded a shorthand notebook and a pencil as a symbol of her most excellent work in shorthand. Katherine Howard......Chewing Gum When we came across a package of chewing gum. we knew immediately that it was just the gift for Katherine Howard. It may help you overcome your desire to “chew the rag” with your classmates, “Kay,” by providing a good substitute for jaw exercise. Martha Hi bbard....Slip Martha, you are sometimes so quiet in class that your teachers, thinking you are not present, have marked you absent. Here’s a slip signed by both Mrs. Peck and Miss Scott in case you have difficulty proving that you are here when it comes time to get your diploma tomorrow evening. Muriel Hi bbard....Dog Muriel, you recollect, of course, the sad experience of Old Mother Hubbard, who went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone. Well, you won't have to worry about finding the cupboard hare because this dog we found for you just doesn’t bother eating at all. George Hugo.....Water Wings To George Hugo, our aquatic star, we give a pair of water wings. Although he may never need them, our motto is, “Be prepared!” Charles Husted.....Powder Puff It’s true all the girls think you're cute just as you are, “Charlie,” hut a little make-up will make you still more appealing. Come on, powder that shiny nose and give the girls a treat! [64] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Michael Iezzi...Jam For “Mike” this jam seemed an appropriate gift. He's always in it anyway, especially with Mr. Fagerstrom. Well, there's not room for both of you in this jar, “Mike,” so you'd better try to keep out of it for a while. Emma Jarmie.....Credit Slip Since credit is a difficult thing, whether it's in marks or money, to Emma Jarmie we present a credit slip which will entitle her to all the credit she wishes in all her subjects. Beatrice Wilson and Allen Johnson.......Loving Cup To Beatrice and Allen, the only couple in the high school who have gone steady, between other dates, for four whole years, we present this loving cup as a reward for consistent love and devotion. Yvonne Joy....Spoon For Yvonne Joy, who is so bashful that she has never been seen looking at a young man, we found this spoon. Here’s hoping that it will help her to discover that spooning is quite enjoyable. John Kamienski......B.M.D.P. Degree John Kamienski always seems to be “on his toes” in problems class. So big a help has he been that we really think he ought to come back to help Mr. Mayo next year. Since he cannot do high school teaching without a degree, we hereby confer upon him the degree of B.M.D.P., Bachelor, Master, Doctor of Problems. Walda Karpowicz.....Package of Paper Wre have sometimes wondered where YaIda Karpowicz has secured the reams of paper she used on her Comet work. In Miss May’s top drawer we suspect. Now that that paper cache will no longer be accessible, she will have to invest in some for herself. Here’s a starter. Walda. Betty Kenny....Map The Morris Cove region seems to be particularly fascinating to Betty Kenny. She certainly should know her way around it by this time; but in case she doesn't, this map will serve her as faithfully as does her Cove beau. Betty Kiernan....Mittens To Betty Kiernan we present a pair of mittens to protect the general public from her claws. No offense, Betty! Betty King....Dime W hen a boy friend comes to spend the evening, a brother is apt to be very much in the way. To Betty King we offer this dime in order that she may have no difficulty getting rid of brother “Donnie” when boy friend “Johnnv”calls. Charles Kirstein....Bottle of Vitalis We’ve often noticed Charles Kirstein rumpling his hair during “trig” class. W ith this little bottle of Vilalis to use as a lacquer, he won't need to worry about his locks going astrav when he is in the state of frenzied thought. Robert Laine....Bed We understand, “Boh,” that the remark has been made that you spend so much time at Janes house it might be a good idea for you to move right in with the family. Here's a little hed with which to start furnishing a special guest room. Edward Larson....Yardstick To Edward Larson, our class Gulliver, we give this yardstick so that he may not be inconvenienced in measuring his daily growth in height. Gertrude Lips...Box of Pep We present Gertrude with a box of Pep in order that she may develop plenty of vim and vigor with which to intersperse studies with lots and lots of gay fun. [65] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Eleanor Lorenzen.....Box of Lozenges The town crier of East Haven is Eleanor Lorenzen, who is a regular walking Pathe news. We present to her a box of lozenges to relieve any pain she may get from “gabbing too much. We love you just the same. “El.” Theresa Lucibella....Gold Button A gold button goes to Theresa Lucibella as a reward for being so very loyal to her many friends. Raymond Li rate....Pillow “Ray” must have been born tired. He has such fond attachment for his bed that be frequently cannot leave it early enough to get to school on time—and even then he is frequently overcome with a desire to doze right in class. The way to do that as conveniently and comfortably as possible, “Ray,” is to use this pillow to good advantage. Arthur Lynch.....Wagon Wheel We hope our esteemed tenor, Arthur Lynch, will cherish this wagon wheel, a memento of the Varsity Show of 1939 James Lyons....Iron We sawr you at school one day, “Jimmy,” with your suit badly burned as a result of a futile attempt to press your own clothes. With this extra-special iron, you'll never have another such major catastrophe with your pants. Virginia Mac Arthur....Liniment After watching Virginia's contortions in her difficult acrobatic dances, we marvel at how she manages to keep herself so limber. Possibly it's easy now, “Ginny,” but it won't he when old age creeps upon you. Here's a bottle of liniment just in case! Frank Maio.....Adhesive Tape A disturbing factor in fourth period English class has been the hilarious laughter of Frank Maio. We present to Frank this box of adhesive tape, which he may use upon himself if he has the desire to create a disturbance when he is out in select society. Barbara Malcolm......Pad and Pencil We understand that Barbara Malcolm hopes to follow in her sister's footsteps as a secretary without peer. This shorthand pad and pencil, together with the great proficiency she has already shown in secretarial work, should aid her greatly to accomplish her ambition. Reciano Marini...Violin You’ve all heard of Jascha Heifitz—but have you heard of our Regiano Marini, who also plays the violin and plays it well? We present him with this toy instrument in case he wrears his real one out from long hours of daily practice in attempting to emulate the master. Thomas McMahon.......Camera As winner of our photography contest, “Tom,” you certainly deserve a fine camera. This one has an expensive 10.5 lens manufactured especially by Kresge for camera cranks. We expect great results. Marguerite Melillo.....Toy Soldier A uniform is bound to remind Marguerite Melillo of her Coast Guard flame. This toy soldier should make her very, very happy. David Miller...Baby Shoes Who is the possessor of the largest feet in the senior class? Why, David Miller, of course! We’re not trying to imply that you’ll ever be able to get into baby boots again, “Dave,” but at least you can look at them and say, “Well, I wore that size once.” [66] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Louis Mingione....Toothpaste Louis, your smile is certainly something to admire. Have you ever thought of posing for toothpaste advertisements? Here’s the paste, anyway. Jack MlNTZ.....Little Red Wagon “It's his little red wagon'’ is a favorite saying of Jack Mintz. We’d like to give Jack this little red wagon for his very own, but not, to he sure, the trouble that the wagon signifies. William Monaco......Bean Seeds All great men start from scratch, so scratch the dirt around these bean seeds. William, and start a vegetable store. You plan to follow in your father's footsteps, do you not? Alice Moore....Potato We are all familiar with Alice Moore's permanent giggle—and we’ve enjoyed it. too. However, since there are serious moments in life when giggles are not in order, this potato may serve as a stopper. Guilio Mom.....Hangers Our fashion plate. Guilio Motti. should be able to use these hangers to good advantage in preserving the shape of his extensive collection of suits and jackets. Betty Nichols.....Heel Taps When people are so quiet that they give you a start when they creep up behind you. it’s about time something was done. We'd like Betty Nichols to wear these clicks on her heels so we can hear her when she approaches us unawares. Stanley Niedzwicki....Book of Motor Vehicle Rules We’ve noticed our friend Stanley riding around with his car full of chattering people. We all know you are a popular man. “Stan,” but please don't overload that jaloppv of yours too much or you will have traffic trouble. Here is a book of rules of the road, which we’d like you to read before you “excursion” again. Mary Pannella.....Scissors Short skirts or long! Some girls are undecided, but not Mary Pannella. She thinks short skirts are the thing, the whole thing, and nothing but the thing. Here is a pair of scissors, Mary, with which you may cut the other girls’ skirts, when they offend your idea of fashion, to any length you desire. Richard Parilla...Toy Wrecker This toy wrecker for a speedy driver speaks for itself. Here's hopin’ you won’t ever need to use it, “Dickie.” Astrid Person.....Gold Crown A gold crown for Astrid. Who else could possibly wear it but our “Queenie. regal not only in nickname but in beauty and bearing! Constance Peters....Play Book Aspiring to a career in dramatics is a laudable ambition, “Connie,” but a difficult one io attain. You might try to get ahead on the path to the Broadway stage door by developing a huge repertoire before you have your first try outs by committing the contents of this book to memory. Angela Piccionelli....Red Bow I he proud possessor of such beautiful hair should really make more of her crowning glorv. for Angela Piccionelli, therefore, we have purchased this big red hair bow in order that attention will be bound to be focused on her pretty curls. Madelyn Pohi.man Noiscmaker Is Madeline Pohlman really here? You would never know it if you waited for her to tell you. I his noiscmaker goes to Madeline w ith the request that once in every five minutes she let the world know her whereabouts. [67] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Shirley Porter....Ice Skates Shirley Porter is an enthusiastic and accomplished ice skater. This pair of skates, which she can carry conveniently in her purse, will make it easy for her to indulge in her favorite sport whenever and wherever she sees a few feet of “skatable” ice. Lawrence Porto....Penny Lawrence Porto is The Thinker in the flesh! The results of his deep and serious meditations should surely he worth knowing. In exchange for this penny, won’t you share your thoughts with us, Lawrence? Jean Pottenburch.....Ink Eradicator We know that Jean Pottenhurgh is a fast typist. We also know, because we’ve seen, that her speed is sometimes too much, not only for her hut for the typewriter, which, in its effort to keep up with her, coins the most unusual words! This ink and type eradicator will take care of any disagreement between Webster and Royal, Jean. Marilyn Priest....Blue Ribbon You don’t have to wonder to whom this blue ribbon belongs. It has Marilyn Priest written all over it. It’s yours, Marilyn, as a reminder of all the honors you have received while here among us. We hope that before you finish your educational career, you will receive many more. Dorothy Prilwitz.....Smelling Salts “Always on your guard” is a good motto, “Dottie,” especially when one is subject to sudden fainting spells. If you carry this bottle of smelling salts with you, you’ll be ready for all emergencies. Stella Ramsey.....Bloomers Stella Ramsey is an avid bicyclist. She should find these riding bloomers much more practical than narrow' skirts. Edward Reynolds....Stilts “Ed” Reynolds has too much big talk about his big plans for the future for a boy of such small stature. These stilts should help to raise his frame high enough to compare with his high ideals. Georgianna Rose....Rose Sweets to the sweet! Every time we look at this pretty flower, we are reminded of Georgianna. “Jan,” may your sweetness last a million times longer than that of this rose. June Runce....Skate Wheels A whir of a wheel—the flash of a figure! That means that June Runge, with her usual grace and skill, is rolling merrily along on her roller skates. Because wheels play so important a part in skating, June, we offer you this assortment of skate disks for use in case you ever have a flat. Jean Seibold..Palmolive Soap If you wish to preserve that “school-girl complexion,” Jean. Palmolive soap is advertised as just the thing. If you follow directions conscientiously, who knows but what the Palmolive company will be featuring you on magazine covers some day. Gordon Seipold....Lipstick While looking over the cosmetics counter, we came across this tube of raspberry lipstick. Knowing that our able manager of the Varsity Show, Gordon Seipold. shows a great predilection toward girls who like this particular flavor, we thought he might like to try it on himself. Please use this sparingly, “Gordie,” for it isn't kissproof. Kenneth Sheiffele....Memo Pad Kenneth Sheiffele, a real ping-pong fanatic, wins practically every game he plays. We’ve often wondered if that’s because he makes up his own rules as he goes along. Well, perhaps you have something there, “Kenny”—only try recording them on this memo pad so that we can use them, too, in tight spots. [68] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Stanley Shepard......Brief Case Our most business-like senior, Stanley Shepard, should be able to use this brief case for filing all those miscellaneous papers which he carries for Mr. Mayo. Incidentally, Stanley, you’ll notice it has a handle so that you can’t possibly lose it half a dozen times a day. Anthony Sorvillo.....A-Plus The title of proud possessor of the highest mark ever given by Mr. Mayo belongs to “Tony” Sorvillo. Here is an A-plus for you, “Tony,” so that when you are getting a salary worth an A-plus, you’ll recall that high school paved the way for it. Helen Staplins...Grin Blonde hair should indicate a disposition as sunny and cheerful as a bright sunbeam. Helen Staplins is much too sober and serious for her looks. “Laugh and the world laughs with you,” Helen. Here’s a big grin to start you off! Helen Taft.....Marriage License We shouldn’t be surprised if one of our girls would be getting married very soon. This marriage license we have secured in advance for Helen Taft so that she won’t be wasting time or two dollars when she decides to take the fatal step. George Thompson......Sign “This way, please!” is a direction particularly familiar to our handsome theatre usher, George Thompson. You must get hoarse sometimes from reciting it over and over again, George. To save wear and tear on your vocal cords, try tacking this This way, please sign on your broad shoulders, and trusting to luck that your patrons can read. Anne Thorpe....Thimble Because Anne Thorpe, who has so little regard for the men, seems to have decided leanings toward a life of single blessedness, we have for her in this box a thimble, which is a badge of spinstership. Good luck, Anne! Pauline Tinari...Sewing Set “A stitch in time saves nine.” You may be able to use this sewing kit, Pauline, to supplement the fancy stitching of the surgeon whom you will assist in the operating room after you have completed your hospital training course. Leslie Tipping...Shell You make yourself conspicuous by your inconspicuousness, “Tip.” It is seldom we see or hear you about school. Let this shell remind you to crawl out of yours so that we may enjoy a glimpse of your personality. Lillian Twirco...Peroxide We often ponder on the problem of how Lillian Twirgo manages to keep those gorgeous blonde locks just the right shade. Is peroxide the solution, “Lil?” Alice Van Der Maelen......Mug Jack Ryan’s quick comeback on what A.V.D.M. meant to him certainly put you on the spot, Alice. It would be mean of us to explain it in public in any other way than simply by presenting you with this mug. John Walsh.....Telephone Book John Walsh is a real Casanova! If we are to believe the tales he tells us about his women, his date book must be just about as full of names as this telephone directory. Why bother investing in a book, John, when the Telephone Company will furnish the directory for you for nothing? Louise Weber.....Pin Louise Weber is always just as neat as a pin. Here’s a pin—and a pretty one, too—because Louise is pretty, too. [69] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Frances Wetherbee......French Dictionary To be able to read and write French well is a gift which few high school pupils possess. Poor Frances Wetherbee, in particular, has her trouble trying to decipher the letters she receives from her handsome French correspondent. Since the services of Miss Cox will not be available next year. “Fran,” you’ll just have to resort to the use of this French dictionary. Carolyn Wheeler........Car To Carolyn Wheeler we present a snappy car in order that she may make better connections. You may take that any way you please, “Carol. ’ John White......Screwdriver To show our extreme gratitude for your superior service as stage manager, “Jack,” we have purchased for you a screwdriver. We want it distinctly understood that it is meant as a practical gift and not an insinuation that you are a screw driver. Ella Slocum.....Darn ing Doll Ella Slocum is such a dandy dancer that she always has oodles of partners. This little dancing man is excess baggage now, Ella, but he may come in handy later on when you want to strut your stuff at your college Prom with a real special partner. Howard Snyder......Plaque A gifted speaker and a talented actor is my partner in this crime of gift-giving. So, Howard. I am going to present to you a plaque in remembrance of the many times you have been a contest winner. Ella: Gee. thank goodness that's the last. Now I’m going home and sleep for a week. Howard: Me, too. Rip Van Winkle won’t have much on us. E: I hope the seniors liked their gifts. H: Well. I haven’t been hit by anyone or anything yet, so I guess there were no hard feel- ings. E: Goodnight, then. H: Goodnight! Ella Sloci m and Howard Snyder m [70] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Will As Attorney-at-Law for the East Haven High School graduating class of 1940, I have the honor to present to you this last will and testament, which will dispose of all of the earthly and unearthly possessions of the aforementioned class. To the faculty, we leave the fleeting memories of a class that entered East Haven High School four years ago like the traditional lamb, and is now leaving like the roaring lion. No longer will the merry tinkle of our gay laughter (ill the ramps, corridors, and classrooms. o more will our mournful wail of “Mrs. Peck, can’t 1 go home yet?” be heard after school hours. Hut be not of sad heart, dear faculty, for to the underclassmen, collectively, we bequeath the right and privilege to any or all of the above personal eccentricities. Our charming and illustrious group has for the past four years displayed a most remarkable school spirit, which we hereby bequeath, along with the magnificent ideals we have maintained and the scholastic laurels we have attained, to the juniors. To them, also, we will our brains, good behavior, and poise. To the sophomores, we leave our ability to elude traffic officers at their respective stairways, and our secrets for being able to disregard homework with impunity. To the freshmen, we bequeath any miscellaneous articles they may find, such as chewcd-off pencils, broken bits of chalk, wads of gum, initials carved on desks, and the privilege of hanging any pictures they desire on Mr. Mayo’s walls, even candy wrappers. To the janitors, we will new brooms and dust pans, so that after we’ve gone they can make a “clean sweep of things.” Our individual bequests are as follows: 1. The senior boys will their knowledge of exactly how many days to stay out of school at one time and still escape the eagle-eyed truant officer to the male juniors. Their proficiency is already rather well-developed in this fine art. 2. Anne Thorpe, Walda Karpowicz, and Helen Staplins somehow seem perfectly satisfied to ignore completely all members of the opposite sex. This strange peculiarity they bequeath to Betty Miller, Virginia O'Neil, and Betty Hoyt. Perhaps this trio, profiting by their elders’ example, will leave the boys alone for a change. 3. Bernice Carlson and Filomena DeCaprio leave their quietude and pensiveness to Ruth Leavstrom and Norma Bonaldo, who have a tendency to see all, hear all, and tell all. Silence is golden. Count your change, girls. 4. Grace Folio has been “big-hearted” indeed! She leaves her place as the brains of practically all ticket committees to Jeanruth Anderson. All the headaches that attend this esteemed position are, of course, part and parcel of the gift. 5. Donald Hawthorne’s shy and timid manner is w illed to Billy Morse and Harold Bixby, Donald knowing that with it Billy and Harold will be bound to be less boisterous in class and models of good behavior as was he. 6. Ruth Griswold offers her chewing gum to Dorothy Jones. Along w ith the gum is a book entitled The Art of Chewing Gum Without Being Caught. Dorothy will certainly need to study the latter if she puts the former to as good use as her predecessor has. 7. Jack White leaves his coveted position as Miss May’s right-hand man to Carleton Harrison. That sweet post-graduate he wants to keep for the future. B. Handsome Anthony Aldieri has never been seen in the company of a young lady. His ability to steer clear of all members of the “unfair” sex he wills to Henry Upson. Quite unnecessary it is, since Henry doesn’t like the girls either. [71] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL 9. George Beach bequeaths his 1940 “convertible” to John Olsen. If parts of it fall out, don’t be alarmed, John, because George has spent many enjoyable hours taking it apart and putting it together again himself, and he is sure you will, too. 10. Kenneth Sheiffele leaves his knack of cutting classes to William McGuire. His “rug-cutting” ability, which he displayed at those enjoyable sessions of the Dancing Club, he leaves to Gerard Freer. 11. Gustav Glenewinkel leaves his six feel, three inches to little Michael Salvo. The “long and short of it,” to be sure! 12. Alice Moore and Muriel Dill bequeath their inclination to giggle at nothing in particular to Marie Castellon and Janet Frey, who have given evidence of having similarly distorted senses of humor. 13. Norman Hall wills his band and his services as piano player par excellence to Michael Menditto. In three years more you may have his tux, “Mike.” 14. Astrid Person bestows her infectious chuckle and her colossal collection of jokes, catalogued from 1930 to 1940 to Richard Walker. No mention at all is made of Astrid’s “Ed.” 15. Bernice Hansen leaves her reputation as Model Schoolgirl No. 1 to Evelyn Bunnell. Evelyn is already in a fair way to succeeding her. 16. Jean Seibold relinquishes her place as Class Beauty to Patricia Sarasohn. Her comb and mirror she presents to Ruth Curry. 17. Mary Pannella bequeaths her sweet sophistication to Virginia Verrill. who is both sweet and sophisticated on her own account. Her cute clothes, a year ahead of the styles, Mary leaves to Laura Jane Adams for modeling in next year’s Fashion Show. 18. Madeline Callahan leaves her curly bob to Margaret Struzynski should Margaret decide to cut her long, flowing hair in an effort to become a glamour girl rather than to remain an intellectual. 19. Henry Fasig wills his original poems to anyone in the junior class who is willing to suffer a recital of them. 20. Hazel Catalano, Marguerite Melillo, and Betty Festa bequeath their extraordinary height to Rose Eagan, Muriel Cook, and Gertrude Marcotte, the little girls of the junior class. 21. William Ayr leaves to Russell Pierce his ability to look oh, so innocent, when caught in mischief. Don’t try to break the record, “Russ,” by being accused of any misdemeanors after appropriating this gift. 22. Thelma Anderson wills her snap as teacher’s pet to Mary Agio, who shows no inclination whatever to be any teacher’s favorite at the present time. 23. To Constance Saville, Ella Slocum bequeaths the leading role in the senior class play. Sorry we can’t offer two senior class plays, “Connie,” but that record is exclusively Ella’s. 24. Constance Peters leaves her Thespian ability to Almon Carlson, embryo heavy leading man. A copy of her stock recitation. The Highwayman, may come in handy when Almon is called upon to “elocute” on short notice. 25. Virginia Comstock and Betty Nicholas leave one pair of hiking shoes apiece to Jane Thompson and Howard Dill, who have complained that the Shoe Leather Express is a more expensive means of transportation than Foxon bus riders suspect. 26. Marion Holmes and Grace Henley bequeath their ability to get by with doing as little homework as possible to any would-be honor student in need of a good rest. [72 3 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL 27. Michael Deren, one of the politest hoys in the class, offers his reputation as the Perfect Gentleman to reinforce that of George Novak, a meek and mild junior, who is always considerate of the rights of others. 28. George Hugo leaves his manly physique to William Ci11 is. who might take a tip from George and eat Wheaties. His aquatic ability he leaves to Bernard Gimple. 29. Shirley Butler and Alice Van Der Maelen pass on their close friendship to Elaine Panda j is and Jane Morgan, two very chummy juniors. 30. Janet Barbary, Eleanor Belding, and Betty Beardsley will their hilarious times and ready supply of jokes at their lunch table to Phyllis Bomhriant, Dorothy Pollock, and Corinne Peters. Mr. Fitts’ displeased glances at their too obvious merriment they wish these juniors to cherish for them. 31. Edward Larsen leaves his devotion to a 1940 glamour girl and her 1940 Buick to some junior who thinks he can he as persistent as Edward has been in the face of inevitable disappointment. 32. To Richard Lynch, Howard Snyder bequeaths his ability to use long, high-faluting. and impressive words in debates. That should not be too hard, “Dick,” because you already have a goodly supply of them. 33. Carolyn Wheeler bequeaths to Mary Richitelli her paint brush and palette, as well as, with regret, the privilege of waving to “Carol’s” unknown admirer every morning. 34. George Thompson wills his standing as Poli’s handsomest usher to Allen Ogilvie, East Haven’s handsomest male specimen, at least acording to the Comet April Fool supplement. 35. Lillian Hawkins presents her perennial smile to Lillian Burgess, who will, no doubt, use it to the best advantage, especially when Pinocchio is around. 36. Jean Pottenburgh and Ruth Cooper leave their cute mannerisms and quaint phrases to Marion Liedke and Constance Baylor. This may sound like two separate bequests; it is, however, really only one, for Jean and Ruth are as much alike as two peas in a pod. 37. Theresa Lueibella and Yvonne Joy are rarely separated, hut to date they have never had one argument. This rare gift they bestow upon Lillian Levine and Pearl Bass, who, al though good friends of many years standing, can hardly be called argumentative. 38. Shirley Andrews bequeaths to Evelyn Roberts her ability to consume countless Good Humors while gazing into the eyes of the boy who sells them. You may have Shirley’s special perch atop his wagon, too, “Ev.” 39. Sophie Cichocki, Gertrude Lips, and Emma Jarmie leave their seats on the Foxon bus to Muriel Caulford, George Sabine, and Lois Bradley. They hope that their three successors will be just as calm, cool, and collected as they were in any and all situations, including hurricanes, fires, floods, and bridges in construction. 40. Violet Hawtin and Georgianna Rose leave their athletic ability to Betty Malone and Dorothy Weidner, providing Betty and Dorothy will promise not to show the other team members up during the next basketball season. 41. Lillian Twirgo wills her fondness for “jitterbugging” to Eloise Copeland, with the fond wish that Eloise will not have her feet stepped on as often as Lillian during lunch hour dance sessions. 42. Guilio Motti bequeaths his highly enviable record as Playboy No. 1 to Zelman Leshine. He might let you borrow the car some night, Zelman, hut his girl doesn’t go with it, even if she does seem to be a permanent fixture. [73] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL 43. Louise Weber leaves her ability to hold the reins on more than three admirers at one time to Marion Tyler, a siren in her own right. 44. Anne Pompano wills her charge-account at Ann Allens to Marion Borrmann, who shows that her taste in clothes is as exquisitely expensive as Anne’s. 45. Angela Picconelli leaves her shy, sweet smile and radiant blush to Katherine Sell-wood. 46. Stella Ramsey bequeaths a most valuable gift of the three “s’s,” strength, serenity, and silence to Adrienne Joyce, the very best junior candidate for them. 47. David Miller wills his size 121 going on 13 (they’re young yet) shoes to Adeline Anthonis, who will be able to put them to use as rowboats in case the marsh land is ever inundated by a high tide. Pi. Barbara Malcolm bequeaths her place as the ideal secretary to Lorraine MacManus. “Bobbie’s’ typing and shorthand prowess are far above the average, and the day may yet come when she will be seated at a desk next to big sister Jean’s. 49. Pauline Tinari bequeaths her esteemed position as circulation manager of the Cornel to Douglas Pratt. Doug already has a fine start because he is a well-balanced, extremely responsible sort of person. He has served faithfully as “contact man” between the Comet and the Register staff. I, the executor of this last will and testament, leave a request for a one-way ticket to some unknown place—I’ll probably need it after this. I attest this to be a true copy of the Will of the Senior Class of East Haven High School, drawn, signed, smeared, and smudged this twelfth day of June, 1940. Signed: ELEANOR Friscoe Witnesses: Jane C. Cox Caryle V. Frawley f 74 ] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Poem For three long centuries before our time Wide paths were cut the length and breadth of this ( real continent by pioneers in search of truth. Of happiness, of strength, of heart, Of peace, of love, of freedom of the mind. I heir hands hewed through the heavy oaks and elms, Their hearts believed and felt, and that is why— Behold! Today we see their handiwork. I he fruit of courage, labor, and of faith. I heir hopes and tears imbedded in each thing About us. And we feel intrinsic sense Of adoration for these noble men Who blazed the way for wisdom and for truth. Four years ago the task was given us To carve a trail expansive, straight, and strong Within impregnable and sturdy walls— A structure built upon foundations firm. On hallowed ground for which our forebears stood. And here were moulded patterns—visions seen By those who worked and loved and planned it all That we might sooner see the shining light Of democratic precepts and ideals. With sense of obligation toward these men, Who mastered obstacles within their path To mark our way to wisdom and to truth. Through firm and honest effort we have vowed To strive—to carry on the endless search Which was begun for us to follow through. It is our sincere, hopeful prayer, that we, New pioneers, will meet this challenge great, Fulfill all hopes and aspirations given— That we, in some diminutive respect. May forge the path for our successors, who May seek, like us and those who went before. Completion of our mission in this sphere. Helen Davis r 75 3 EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Graduation Exercises March Fantastique by Bizet High School Orchestra March of the Graduates High School Orchestra Invocation Rev. Alfred Clark Address of Welcome Gordon Brown Father in Heaven W'ritten and Directed by Mabel Besthoff Graduation Speakers: The Motion Picture in Education Gloria Gallo The Radio in Education Stanley Shepard The Exposition in Education Bernice Hansen Deux Polonaises by Chopin Norman Hall Presentation of Class Gift Guilio Motti Presentation of the Class of 1940 William Jaspers William E. Gillis William E. Fagerstrom Presentation of Diplomas William Jaspers Benediction Rev. William O’Brien Recessional March High School Orchestra [76] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Class Officers First row, left to right: Allen Ogilvie. Eleanor Friscoe, Hadley Clemens, Mr. William E. Fagerstrom, principal. Cordon Brown, Marilyn Priest, and Franklin Whitmycr. Second row, left to right: Evelyn Bunnell. Agnes Rossetti. Patricia Sarasohn. Nelson Smith. Eugene illiams. Norman Woods, Joseph Rocco, Gerard Freer. Barbara Walldorff. and Frances Cox. Class Officers SENIOR JUNIOR President President Gordon Brown Allen Ogilvie Vice President Vice President Radley Clemens Patricia Sarasohn Secretary Secretary Eleanor Friscoe Evelyn Bunnell Treasurer Treasurer Marilyn Priest Gerard Freer SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN President President Joseph Rocco Franklyn Whitmyer Vice President Vice President Nelson Smith Frances Cox Secretary Secretary Barbara Walldorff Agnes Rossetti Treasurer Treasurer Eucene Williams Norman Woods [78] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Student Council Members First row, left to right: Florence Liedke, Gloria Palmieri, Evelyn Bunnell. Robert Clark, Gloria Gallo, George Sabine, Bertha Klapproth, Mary Beausoleil, and Photine Malliaris. Second row, left to right: Louis Simoni, Mr. Carl II. Garvin, adviser. Ella Slocum, Barbara Walldorff, Violet Moore. Dorothy Prilwitz. Lillian Twirgo. Rita Kelly. June Cassan. Shirley Bostock, Virginia O'Neil, Jane Morgan. Frances Cox, Loretta Simoni, and Miss Miriam G. May, adviser. Third row. left to right: Edward Reynolds, Michael Menditto, Michael Deren, Winston Powell, Paul Panico. W iHard Stephenson, Albert Bourget. Bert Speigel, Joseph Rocco, Edward DiFilippo, Nelson Smith. Robert Ayr, George Dohna, Harry Lawlor, and William Morse. Student Council The Student Council, superior executive body of the high school pupil population, was organized in September under the direction of Mr. Carl H. Garvin and Miss Miriam G. May, council advisers. To Robert Clark, president, George Sabine, vice president, and Gloria Gallo, secretary-treasurer, was entrusted the leadership of this group. The members of the council worked vigorously both within the group and within the classroom to improve the school morale and to assist actively with the control of student activities. Among the major accomplishments were the management of a program of assembly exchanges with neighboring high schools, the successful petitioning for the February 23rd holiday, and the organization of preliminary plans for a comprehensive Student Activity membership for next year. The local council is affiliated with the Housatonic League of Student Councils, organized more than a year ago to provide for better inter-school relations by the creation of a clearing house for the exchange of student ideas on all phases of student government and student activities in general. East Haven was represented by delegates at League meetings held at Seymour, Branford, Milford, and Derby. [79] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Traffic Squad Members First row, left to right: Marion Rowley, Dorothy We«dner. Marilyn Goodwin, Ruth Cooper, Stanley Shepard, Robert Frey, Helen Taft, Marion Gillis, Marion Borrmann. and Jennie Riccio. Second row. left to right: Dorothy Jones, Betty Malone, Marie Anderson, Betty Fegan, Virginia Jaspers, Violet llawtin. Gloria Gallo, Patricia Sarasohn, and Virginia MacArthur. Third row, left to right: Gordon Seipold, Michael Deren, Richard Dill, William Gillis, George Thompson, Justin Fairchild, Robert Bradley. Richard Lynch, Howard Snyder, and Miss Daisy C. Gccnty, adviser. The Traffic Squad The Traffic Squad, under the supervision of Miss Daisy C. Geenty, faculty adviser, has completed its fourth year of organization. Squad members, under the leadership of Stanley Shepard, captain, and Helen Taft, Marion Gillis, Marilyn Goodwin, and Robert Frey, lieutenants, have been particularly competent in fulfilling their avowed purpose of making the high school an orderly and well-disciplined building by the proper conduct and supervision of all forms of traffic. In addition to routine duties at regular between-class intervals, the squad has participated in the direction of auditorium filing, fire drills, and locker check-ups within the school day. as well as with numerous afternoon and evening programs sponsored by both school and town organizations. With the aid of Mr. Frank M. Dooley. Jr„ an elaborate program of safety has been sponsored for grade school and high school students and townspeople. The squad has been represented at all safety conferences held this year in the vicinity of New Haven. [80] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Comet Staff First row, left to right: Ruth Curry, Beatrice Wilson. Walda Karpowicz. Lillian Levine. Jane Dempsey, Eleanor Friscoe, Evelyn Bunnell, Pauline Tinari, Betty King, and Janet Barbary. Second row. left to right: Miss Mary E. Sharon, adviser. Louise Weber, Gloria Gallo. Madeline Callahan. Astrid Person. Shirley Butler, Carolyn Wheeler, Anne Thorpe, Bernice Hansen. Violet llawtin, Ella Slocum, Helen Davis, Betty Fcgan. Patricia Sarasohn. Betty Kenny. Marie Anderson, and Miss Miriam G. May. adviser. Third row, left to right: Bett Danielson, Janice Cowles, Pearl Bass. Muriel Cook. Alice Van Der Maelen. W illiam Gillis. James Lyons, Zelman I shine, George Thompson, Lillian Twirgo, Jean Seibold, Betty Kiernan. and Anthony Sorvillo. The Comet For the first time since its institution four years ago, the Comet was this year awarded a first class honor rating in the All-American newspaper competition conducted annually by the National Scholastic Press Association. A total of 1035 papers, representing every state in the I nion, participated in the contest, the Comet being one of eight to receive the high honor award in its particular class. With Eleanor Friscoe and Jane Dempsey serving admirably as editor-in-chief and business manager, the Comet published eight monthly issues from October through May. Miss Miriam G. May acted as editorial adviser, while Miss Mary E. Sharon directed the activities of the business board. The prestige of the Comet work, which was done in club meetings for two years and was conducted as half-credit classwork last year, rose immeasurably by the organization in September of a full-time journalism class with major credit for outstanding work. From this class the nucleus of the editorial boards of both the Comet and Pioneer was formed. So successful has been the conduct of the class and the work, both of the individuals and the group as a whole, that it will be continued next year as an integral part of the curriculum. [81 ] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Club Presidents First row, K-ft to ri ht: J« anrutli Anderson, Elaine Pandajis. Joan O’Neil, Audrey Wright, Ella Slocum, and Agnes Rossetti. Second row, left to right: Mr. Carl II. Garvin, faculty activity director, Michael Menditto, Justin Fairchild. Allen Johnson, Norman Hall. Robert Bradley, and Howard Snyder. Clubs A variety of clubs, seventeen in all, was organized in September under the direction of Mr. Carl II. Garvin, faculty extracurricular chairman. Following the routine of the past two years, these clubs, with the exception of the music groups, met after school hours. Maximum interest was, as usual, manifested in the Dancing Club, which boasted a high membership of over one hundred, a combination of both amateurs and artists in the terpsi-chorean arl. The Pep Club, too, found its membership very large: so large, indeed, that it was necessary to break the club into two separate groups, the Junior and Senior divisions. All clubs participated in a variety of activities. Of particular merit were the several one-act plays presented by the Thespians and the Junior Thespians; the musical concerts offered by ihe Orchestra and the Glee Club; the camera contest sponsored by the Photography Club; and the Annual Spring Fashion Show given by the Hostess Club. The complete list of clubs and their presidents follows: Photography Club. Justin Fair-child: Hostess Club, Jean O'Neil; Rifle Club, Robert Bradley; Thespians, Ella Slocum; Junior Thespians, Sybil Bailey; Dancing Club, Elaine Pandajis; Debating Club, Howard Snyder; Girls' Swimming Club, Jeanruth Anderson; Senior Pep Club, Allen Johnson; Junior Pep Club, Audrc) Wright; Junior Editors’ Club. Agnes Rossetti: Student Council, Robert Clark: Orchestra, Michael Menditto; Glee Club. Norman Hall; Stenography Club. Marion Holmes; Boys’ Swimming Club; and Stagecraft Club. [82] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Debating Club Members First row. left lo right: Miss K. Zita Matthews, adviser. Ruth Judge. Marion Borrmann, Howard Snyder. Marie Anderson, and Miss Mary R. Rocco. adviser. Second row, left to right: Arthur Lynch, Harry Mack, Janies Lyons, and Constance Peters. Debating The Debating Club has completed its fourth year as one of the more active school organizations. Club members embarked upon a busy season early in December by attending a Debate Clinic held in the New Britain High School. At tin Clinic the debaters were criticized and given helpful suggestions by qualified authorities. East Haven entered the state interscholastic competition for the first time in two years to debate upon the question. Resolved: That the Federal Government Should Own and Operate the Railroads. On the affirmative team were Howard Snyder, club president. Marion Borrmann, secretary, James Lyons, and Marie Anderson, alternate. Negative debaters included Constance Peters, Ruth Judge, Harry Mack, and Arthur Lynch. The East Haven groups defeated Branford and Commercial high schools in the preliminary competition. In the semi-finals, however, both teams were defeated by Middletown High School. Miss K. Zita Matthews and Miss Mary R. Rocco, who served most capably as debate coaches, supervised all competition activity. [83] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Senior Class Play Cast F irst row, left to right: Marilyn Goodwin. Marie Anderson, Betty Kiernan, Miss Louise Scott, coach, Klla Slocum. Mary Pannella. and Betty King. Second row. left to right: Kegiano Marini. Gordon Seipold, Stanley Shepard, Charles Kirstein, Anne Thorpe. Bernice Hansen. Shirley Gifford. Gustav Glenewinkel, Norman Hall, James Lyons, and Michael Deren. A Lucky Break A Lucky lireak. a farce-comedy in three acts, was most successfully presented by the seniors and the Thespians on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. Miss Louise Scott, Thespian sponsor, acted as coach. Miss Miriam G. May and Mr. Carylc V. Frawley assisted with the production and business arrangements. The talented cast included Shirley Gifford as Martha Mullet, proprietor of Hotel Mullet; Ella Slocum as her daughter, Nora Mullet; Marilyn Goodwin as Elmine Ludine Smith, the dumb-witted servant girl: James Lyons as Benny Ketcham, super-salesman of cemetery lots; Norman Hall as his uncle, crotchety old Abner Ketcham; Anne Thorpe as Mrs. Barrett, a social-climbing mother; Marie Anderson as her daughter, Claudia, infatuated with Tommy Lansing, a young artist, enacted by Gordon Seipold; Charles Kirstein as John Bruce, a Newr York business man; Stanley Shepard as Charles Martin, Bruce’s general manager; Mary Pannella and Michael Deren as Jura and Var Charentc, French dancing teachers; Bernice Hansen as Bella McWatt, a domineering guest at the hotel; Betty Kiernan and Betty King as Al-chiba and Alphecea Spinster, two old maids; Regiano Marini as Tokio, a Japanese valet; and Gustav Glenewinkel as Spivins, a busman. The production staff included Edward Reynolds, business manager, Jane Dempsey, Grace Folio, Madeline Callahan, and George Thompson, assistants; Jack White, stage manager, Michael lez .i and David Miller, assistants; Jack Mint ., property manager. Eleanor Lorenzen and Janice Cowles, assistants; Gloria Gallo, publicity manager, Thelma Anderson, assistant: Robert Bradley, house manager; and Helen Taft, prompter. [84] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Troup 63. National Thespians First row, left to right: Laura Jane Adams. Lillian Levine. Thelma Anderson, Miss Louise Seott, adviser, Ella Slocum. Marion Borrmann, and Gloria Crescenti. Second row, left to right: Constance Saville, Betty Miller. Constance Peters. Almon Carlson, Harry Mack. Howard Snyder, Pearl Ba-s, Marilyn Goodwin, and Patricia FitzPatrick. The Thespians The Major 1940 achievement of members of Troupe 63 of the National Thespians was their excellent performance in the New Haven Drama Tournament. Their presentation, Gloria Mundi, the only high school production in the competition, was given a very high rating by the judges, missing the finals by only a narrow margin. Lillian Levine, Marilyn Goodwin, and Pearl Hass were especially cited by tournament critics for their superb interpretation of their individual roles. The Thespians began the current season by sponsoring, with the seniors, the second annual senior class play, A Lucky Break, presented on November 23 and 24. Lila Slocum, president of the troupe, portrayed one of the leading feminine roles. The group as a whole assisted on the production and business staffs. This year the organization had the good fortune of being invited to participate in a series of exchange assemblies with the Meriden and Branford high schools. Constance Saville and Marion Borrmann directed East Haven’s contribution, a one-act play entitled Good Medicine. The cast included Howard Snyder, Lillian Levine, and Pearl Bass. Howard Snyder represented the Thespians in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. After winning first place in the local competition, he participated in the semi-finals at Hamden where he made a creditable showing. To close their active season, a successful semi-formal dance was sponsored in May for the Thespians and their friends. [85] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Pkp Club Members First row. left to right: Robert Curleton. Janies McCormick, Lewis Reid, Zelinan Leshine. James Lyons, Gordon Seipold, ami Russell Miller. Second row, left to right: Virginia MacArthur. Louise Weber, Loretta Simoni, Marilyn Goodwin, Stanley Shepard. Allen Johnson, Thelma Anderson, Marion Rowley, Betty Danielson. Betty King, and Marguerite Melillo. Third row. left to right: Evelyn Bunnell. Lillian Hawkins, Mary Pannella. Betty Kenny, Shirley Andrews. Betty Fegan, Eloise Copeland, Dorothy Flynn. Virginia O'Neil, Jane .Morgan, Jeanrufh Anderson. Helen Taft. Doris; Jeanfaivre. Madeline Callahan, June Runge. Betty Malone, ami Dolores llagerty. Fourth row, left to right: Mr. Joseph F. Mayo, adviser, June Cassan, Audrey Wright. John Ryan, Jean Seibold, Shirley Butler. Richard Barilla. Lillian Twirgo, Alice Nan Der Maelen. Joseph Canepari, Gertrude Marcotte, Muriel Beebe, and James Anastasia. The Pep Club The Pep Club was organized three years ago by Mr. Joseph F. Mayo to stimulate interest and cooperation among students and teachers i:i the support of various extra-class activities. So popular has the club become that an extraordinaril) large membership made it necessary this year to form junior and senior divisions. All classes were adequately represented in the total membership of thirty-five students. Allen Johnson served capably as president; Irvine Reynolds, as vice president: Thelma Anderson, as secretary; and Marilyn Goodwin, as treasurer. Ventures undertaken by the club this year have been numerous. The first was the Athletic Association—Comet subscription drive, which resulted in the enrollment of over four hundred and seventy-five members. At Thanksgiving time the group supervised the filling and delivery of baskets to needy families. During the basketball season they took charge of cheeking clothes and selling refreshments at all the games. The third annual Blue and Gold Varsity Show was their final and greatest achievement. Approximately two hundred pupils participated in the actual presentation or the business management of the production. An especially fine show, enthusiastic audiences at all performances. and a profit of more than five hundred dollars repaid club members amply for the effort the expended in organizing and managing the affair. [86] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Glee Club Members First row, left to right: Cerene Ahearn. Mary Bryant. Emma Cefarelli, Frances Bacon. Julia Pinto, Norman Hall. Phoebe I.ang. William Cummings. Minnie Castricone. Evelyn Roberts, Ruth Leavstrom. Dorothy Fitzsimmons, and Photine Malliaris. Second row. left to right: Leroy Sandagata. Gloria Crisafi. Grace Hanson. Grace Damn, Betty Malone, Virginia Shepard. Kathleen Bowden. Marie Fegan. Mary Pannella. Patricia Slater, Myrtle Bruce, Beatrice Faulkner, Grace Miller. Phyllis Warner. Carol Clarke, and Mrs. John M. Strandberg. Third row , left to right: Lawrence Bode, Robert Rowley, Dorothy Connellan. Raymond Berlepgch, Edward Nitsch, Harry Mack. Anne CoFrancesco, George Novak, Joseph Carbone, Arthur Lynch. Judith Buechele. Michael Menditlo, and Raymond O’Connor. The Glee Club The members of ihe Glee Club, organized by Mrs. John M. Slrandberg early in September as a class activity, held regular and diligent rehearsals twice weekly in an attempt to make their organization an effective and integral part of the music curriculum. Instituted originally as a club, the group, now consisting of nearly fifty voices, has shown considerable improvement in technique and presentation. Delightful selections were contributed to the Christmas and Easter assembly programs, and a fine concert presented with the orchestra at the annual meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. Their principal accomplishment for the season, however, was the club’s performance at the Housatonic League Music Festival held in the high school on Friday, April 19, when East Haven played host to the musical organizations of the eight schools who make up the membership of the League. The members of the Glee Club include: Cerene Ahearn, Raymond Berlepsch, Frances Bacon. Lawrence Bode, Kathleen Bowden, Mar Bryant, Myrtle Bruce, Judith Buechele, Joseph Carbone. Minnie Castricone. Emma Cefarelli, Carol Clarke, Anne Cofrancesco, Dorothy Connellan. William Cummings, Grace Daum. Beatrice Faulkner, Marie Fegan, Dorothy Fitzsimmons, Justine Gertsch, Phoebe Lang, Ruth Leavstrom. Arthur Lynch. Harry Mack, Betty Malone, Photine Malliaris. Michael Menditto, Grace Miller, Edward Nitsch, George Novak, Raymond O’Connor, Mary Pannella. Julia Pinto. Gloria Crisafi, Evelyn Roberts, Leroy Sandagata, Virginia Shepard. Patricia Slater, Betts Tucker, and Phyllis Warner. [87] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Orchestra Members First row. left to right: Harry Mack, Grace Damn, Dorothy Pohlman, Doris Pohlman, Tony Baizano, Charles Gordon, Herbert Glenewinkel, Phyllis Warner, and Andrew Salvo. Second row. left to right: Michael Monditto, Salvatore Carbone, Walter Gibbs, Arthur Lynch, Paul I Wain. Frances Bacon, Dorothy Jones, Florence Salvo, Eric Gustafson. Kegiano Marini. Robert Blanchard, and Mrs. John M. Strandberg, director. I bird row, left to right: Herbert Herr. Joseph Carbone, Norman Hall. William Cummings, and John Moore. The Orchestra The orchestra has been a most progressive organization during the past year. From September on, the group, with Mrs. John M. Strandberg as director, has, through thrice weekly rehearsals, increased its repertoire and improved its technique. It has contributed musical programs at several school activities, among them the regular high school assemblies, the Hous-atonic Music Festival, the Parent-Teacher Association meetings, and such productions as A Lucky Break, Sailor Maids, and The Blue and Gold Varsity Show. I he personnel of the orchestra is as follows: violins, Doris Pohlman, Dorothy Pohlman, Charles Cordon, Herbert Glenewinkel, Paul Dorain, Dorothy Jones, Erie Gustafson, Kegiano Marini, and Robert Blanchard; cello, Harry Mack and Andrew Salvo; stringed bass, Michael Menditto; clarinet, Grace Daum, Salvatore Carbone, Herbert Herr, and Joseph Carbone; trombone, Phyllis Warner and John Moore; trumpet, William Cummings and Walter Gibbs; saxa-phone, Arthur Lynch; piano, Frances Bacon. Norman Hall, and Florence Salvo; drums, Tony Baizano. [88] %m ■ %m m m 'mmM. mmm ' i i . • tbep hfinnp.onx- EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Basketball Squad lirst row. left to right: Clarence Sheiffele. Ralph Castellon. ineent Cast el Ion and Robert ('lark. co-captains; James McCarten, and Jack Tyler. Second row. left to right: Gerard Freer, manager. Harry Strickland, Robert Laine, Radley Clemens, Richard Walker, and Mr. John E. Maher, coach. Varsity Basketball Coach John E. Maher and his 1940 Blue and Gold hoopsters, co-captained by Vincent Castellon and Robert Clark, experienced the most successful season in the four years of Varsity existence by winning 13 out of 19 starts, to take third place in the Housatonic League competition. All opponents, with the exception of Wallingford, were defeated at least once, even the traditional Branford rivals. Following the regular season, the team competed in the Connecticut Interscholastic Conference games held in the Payne-Whitney gymnasium, where they were once again set back by Wallingford in their initial start. The final check-up on the scores reveals the following figures: East Haven 44 Board man Trade 24 East Haven 25 Stratford 22 East Haven 37 New Britain Trade 20 East Haven 15 Wallingford 32 East Haven 25 Branford 24 East Haven 34 Seymour 21 East 1 la veil 32 Alumni 24 East Haven 32 Derby 28 East Haven 48 Shelton 25 East Haven 32 Wallingford 35 East Haven 34 New Britain Trade 22 East Haven 27 Branford 31 East Haven 20 Milford 36 East Haven 44 Shelton 21 East Haven 34 Seymour 31 East Haven 28 Hamden 37 East Haven 33 Derby 23 East Haven 39 Milford 35 East Haven 21 Stratford 45 Won 13 Lost 6 Total Number of Points East Haven Opponents 604 536 [90] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Jayvee Basketball Squad First row, left to right: Walter Andrews, Frank Palumbo. Dominic DeFabio, Eugene DeFilippo, captain. Robert Rowley. Paul Panico, and Albert Howard. Second row, left to right: Gerard Freer, manager. Ru sell White, assistant manager. Roland Butler, Frank GrisaS. Edward Carey. Richard Jacocks. Richard Brache, Willard Stephenson, Dino Pionzio, assistant manager, Salvatore Baldino. assistant manager, and Mr. John E. Maher, coach. Junior Varsity Basketball The Junior Varsity basketball team enjoyed this year a better season than that of any Jayvee squad thus far. Strengthened by a strong group of freshmen, who, after extensive training and practice, became a winning factor, the team romped through to a high score of fifteen victories against four defeats. The scores were somewhat squared by the fad that the four teams who were responsible for the losses were each administered one beating in return by the juniors. The most exciting victory of the squad was that over the Branford Juniors, who had previously been undefeated by a local aggregation. With a wealth of good material available, the 1941 Junior Varsity should equal or better the record for the current year. East Haven 11 Boardman Trade 9 East Haven 21 Stratford 24 East Haven 28 New Britain Trade 24 East Haven 23 Wallingford 21 East Haven 27 Branford 34 East Haven 21 Seymour 28 East Haven 36 Foxon Alumni 7 East Haven 22 Derby 19 East Haven 24 Shelton 20 East Haven 23 Wallingford 25 East Haven 33 New Britain Trade 27 East Haven 33 Branford 26 East Haven 28 Milford 17 East Haven 26 Shelton 9 East Haven 36 Seymour 34 East Haven 39 Hamden 22 East Haven 27 Derbv 26 East Haven 32 Milford 18 East Haven 25 Stratford 23 Won 15 I ost 4 Total Number of Points East Haven, 515 Opponents, 413 [91} EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Intramural Basketball Champions First row, left to right: Conrad Hansen, Dominic Melillo, Mr. John E. Maher, coach. John Melillo, and James Saville. Second row. left to right: Irvine Reynolds, Ernest I.aird. Edward Carey, Robert Wilson. Robert SheifTelc, Herbert Babcock, and Elmer Smyack. Boys' Intramural Basketball Intramural basketball competition was organized in January for a fourth successful year by Mr. John E. Maher, supervisor of physical education. A schedule similar to that of last year was followed, with games scheduled during lunch periods twice weekly. This year the players were assigned to teams in two leagues, the Ivy and the Southern Conference. The championship of the Ivy League was won by Princeton, and that of the Southern Conference by Tulane. Captain Dominic Melillo of the top-notch Princeton team was ably supported by teammates Conrad Hansen, Herbert Babcock. John Melillo, James Saville. Elmer Smyack, and Ernest Laird. The superior Tulane team, captained by Robert Sheiffele, included Robert Wilson, Charles Husted, Staidey Neidzwicki, Irvine Reynolds, and Edward Carey. [92] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Squad Leaders First row, left to right: Lillian Piombino, Betty Hoyt, Virginia MacArthur, Georgianna Rose, Jane Dempsey. Anna Lec a. and Mary Beausoleil. Second row, left to right: Miss Jessie C. Burr, physical education instructor, Katherine Mingione, Lorraine McManus, Marilyn Priest, Helen Taft, Lillian Twirgo, Anne Thorpe, Barbara Hall. Rose Kagan. June Cassan. Rita Kelly, Barbara Malcolm, and Sophie Cichocki. Third row, left to right: Lillian Burgess, Betty Malone, Gloria Gallo, June Runge, Frances Cox, Violet Moore. Pearl Bass, and Marion Borrmann. Squad Leaders The Squad Leaders are chosen each year by members of the physical education classes in which they are enrolled to assist Miss Jessie C. Burr, girls’ physical education supervisor, in checking attendance and by assuming leadership when a new activity is being taught to the class. They also aid in managing intramural activities after school. The girls elected must possess the qualities of leadership, initiative, cooperation, dependability. and responsibility. They must he able to maintain order in their respective squads at all times. The group this year numbers approximately thirty. [93] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Gihls Volley Ball Champions First row. left to right: Marie Anderson. Shirley Butler, Betty Kenny, Helen Davis, Jane Dempsey, Betty King, and Angela Piccionelli. Second row, left to right: Mila Slocum. Lillian Twirgo, Alice Van Der Maelen, Georgianna Bose. Anne Thorpe. Gloria Gallo. Betty Megan, and Miss Jessie C. Burr, physical education instructor. Third row. left to right: Beatrice Faulkner. Barbara Malcolm. Marilyn Priest, Shirley Porter. Betty Kiernan. Louise Weber, and Hazel Catalano. Girls' Inter class Volley Ball Throughout the month of March the gym resounded each Monday afternoon to the rhythmic pounding of feet, the loud smacking of hands on the hall, and the excited shouting of dozens of girls indulging in a favorite athletic pastime, volley ball. A tournament, organized h Miss Jessie C. Burr, physical education supervisor, provided keen competition for teams representing all classes, and served to acquaint each girl participating with a variety of sport skills as well as with the joy of fair rivalry and sincere comradery. The seniors, playing several hard games under the leadership of their captain, Helen Davis, conquered all opponents, to become undisputed champions of the interclass league. Helen's teammates included Jane Dempsey, Betty King, Shirley Butler, Betty Kenny, Angela Pieeionelli, Ella Slocum, Lillian Twirgo, Alice Van Dcr Maelen, Georgianna Rose, Betty Fegan, Gloria Gallo, Violet Hawtin, Beatrice Faulkner, Barbara Malcolm. Marilyn Priest, Shirley Porter, Marie Anderson, Betty Kiernan, Louise Weber. Anne Thorpe, and Hazel Catalano. Each of these girls received the usual athletic award credits. [94] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Girls' Basketball Champions First row, left lo right: Mari Anderson, Betty Kiernan, Gloria Gallo, captain, Betty Fegan, and Betty King. Second row. left to right: Miss Jessie C. Burr, physical education instructor, Carolyn Wheeler, Violet Hawtin, Shirley Bostock, and Jane Dempsey. Girls' Interclass Basketball One of the primary aims of the girls’ physical education department has been “A sport for each girl—Each girl interested in a sport.” Under the capable supervision of Miss Jessie C. Burr each girl has been provided with the opportunity of equipping herself with a well-rounded knowledge of a variety of athletics in an elaborate program of activities, of which one. basketball. played in tournament competition, has been most popular. An exceptionally fine senior team, under the leadership of Gloria Gallo, participated in several exciting games. Having defeated two other senior teams and a scrappy junior team, the girls easily conquered the sophomores in the final tournament game with a score of 30-1, to take their place as undefeated interclass champions. Each member of the winning team, Gloria Gallo, Betty Kiernan, Georgianna Rose, Betty Fegan. Carolyn Wheeler, Shirley Bostock. Violet Hawtin, Betty King, Marie Anderson, and Jane Dempsey, will receive 35 points toward the 100 points for an athletic award. [95] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Track Tkam First row. left to right: Ernest Stebbings, Curtis Palmer. John Kornitsky, Robert Curry, James McCormick, Richard Lynch, Franklin Whitmycr. Salvatore Baldino, and Matthew Hogan. Second row, left to right: Anthony Aldicri and Frank Maio. co-captains. James Lyons, manager, Richard Miller, assistant manager, Mr. John M. MacPartland, coach, Robert Shoemaker, Alva Bradley, and Joseph Rocco. Third row. left to right: Winston Powell, William Cummings, Charles Holbrook, Robert Voss, Robert Mann, Robert Wetmore, and Joseph Siniscalchi. Varsity Track Inaugurating its initial campaign under the leadership of the new track coach, Mr. John M. MacPartland. forty some-odd boys turned out for practice at the first call issued in February. This year the “survival of the flttest,' code was discontinued, everyone who tried out for the team becoming a member on the assumption that the small contributions of many would he more valuable than the specialized offerings of a few. Managed by James Lyons and co captained by Frank Maio and Anthony Aldicri. the team competed in meets at Wesleyan, Milford, Hamden, and Derby. In the Wesleyan Interscholastics East Haven was the only Class B school participating to gain a major point in events which Class A schools were allowed to run. Though, with the change in organization, management, and personnel, the accomplishments of the team have not been especially noteworthy this year, the squad, composed largely of freshmen, should look forward to enviable records for two or three years to come. [96] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Varsity Baseball Squaii first row, left to right: John E. Maher, coach. Robert Rowley, Marry Strickland. Michael Ie i, Richard Walker. Jack Tyler, captain, Clarence Sheiffele, Robert Clark, Eugene DeFilippo. and Calvin Iezzi. Second row, left to right: John Miller, Vincent Castellon, Richard DeFabio, Russell Pierce. Robert Laine, Charles llusted. Willard Stephenson. Roland Butler, and Robert Wilson. Varsity Baseball The fourth Varsity baseball season was officially opened in March by a call for candidates which was answered by more than eighty boys, including many veterans but few rookies. The group was cut down to twenty-two players within a short time. Coach John E. Maher reserving decision on the final personnel of the team until after the preliminary games. With Captain Jack Tyler and Manager Robert Sheiffele directing the destinies of the team and three successful seasons in the background, a fine record was anticipated and achieved. The complete schedule for the 1940 season follows: Friday, April 19 New Britain Trade Home Tuesday, April 23 Wallingford Away Friday, April 26 Commercial Home Tuesday, April 30 Boardman Trade Away Thursday, May 2 Woodrow Wilson Away Friday, May 3 Branford Home Tuesday, May 7 Derby Away Friday, May 10 Milford Home Tuesday, May 14 West Haven Away Friday, May 17 Shelton Home Friday, May 24 Seymour Away Tuesday. May 28 Boardman Trade Home Friday, May 31 Stratford Away Tuesday, June 4 Branford Away Friday, June 7 Wallingford Home Monday, June 10 New' Britain Trade Away Housatonic League Games [97] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL Cheer Leaders Loretta Simoni Mr. Joseph F. Mayo, coach June Cassan Audrey Wright Jane Morgan Virginia MacArthur Betty Malone Betty Danielson East Haven High School Cheers East Haven! East Haven! E-E-A-A-S-S-T-T H-H-A A-V-V-E-E-N-N! East Haven! East Haven! Team! Team! Team! F-I-G-H-T, fight! F-l-G-H-T, fight! F-I G-H-T, fight! Come on. East Haven— Fight! Fight! Fight! Who’s that team on the floor? It’s E-E-A-A-S-S-T-T H-H-A-A-V-V-E-E-N-N Ready to score. On to victory and to fight! Come on, East Haven— Tonight’s our night! [98] EAST HAVEN THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL All Portraits and Groups by Jloxincj Studios. Class Photographers 1937—1938—1939—1940 962 Chapel Street New Haven, Conn. Telephone 8-6960 [100] THE PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL EAST HAVEN 4tno ' What Helps Business Helps You PATRONIZE NEW HAVEN INDUSTRIES PHOTO-ENGRAVERS for OVER 30 YEARS 11 ORANGE STREET Tel. 8-3136 NEW HAVEN, CONN. 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