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

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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]

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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]

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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]