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

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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]

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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]

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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]