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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1944 volume:

1944 East Haven High School East Haven Connecticut IN SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE UNDERSTANDING MANNER IN WHICH YOU HAVE ENLIGHTENED OUR PATHWAYS TO THE FUTURE, THE CLASS OF 1944 AFFECTIONATELY MAKES A DEDICATORY PLEDGE OF THIS YEARBOOK TO YOU, OUR ADVISERS. 4 We dedicate, tco, this Pioneer to all our fighting boys, And those of us who'll leave this year, leaving youthful joys. We bid adieu to friends we knew, and hope that soon we'll see The end of war forevermore, over the land and sea. We won't forget our soldier boys who've gone to fight the foe, Defend this Land of Unity; we'll help to keep it so. These stamps and bonds we're buying are what will win the war, And let these boys come home again; be free forevermore. G. L. 5 r'WL, FtirtJliy A AND HANDS The ideals of the pioneer formed the foundation of our way of life, which we have strengthened into one front for victory. There could be no more timely theme for our Pioneer. • • • mmmm ... there are no two fronts for America in this war. There is only One Front. There is one line of unity, which extends from the hearts of the people at home to the men of our attacking forces in cur farthest outposts. When we speak of our total effort, we speak of the factory and the field and the mine as well as of the battleground—we speak of the soldier and the civilian, the citizen and his government. 7 “Today - “Todt ay Tramp, tramp, tramp! Quick marching feet resound on hot pavement. The same feet that wore dirt-grimed saddle shoes . . . The feet that once scuffled through high school halls . . . The feet that raced the quarter mile, and won . . . Brogan clad. Load, fire, load! Hands work in repetition to kill, kill, The same hands that worked with the artist's tools . . . The hands that hit a homerun for our team . . . The hands that wrote, erased, rewrote an English theme Calloused, hard. Who goes there? A low voice challenges in the darkness, The same voice that once, unknowing, cheered freedom The voice that spoke in classroom recitation . . . The voice that rose in glorious anthem . . . Muffled, still. Search, peer, watch! Eyes strain lest one twig snap, one grass blade move. The same eyes that did that class clock watching . . . The eyes that followed the ball over third . . . The eyes that day-dreamed of soaring through the blue Tense, sunken. Hell breaks loose! And honest minds fear sounds of battle fray. The same minds that control those feet and hands . . . The minds that made those voices speak, eyes see . . . The minds that, more than ever, depend on Him . . . God keep them. 8 E. H. AlINn 01 S3Qin Roald of) Education Seated, left to right: Russell McGuigan. Mrs. A. Thompson. Mrs. J. Biondi, Hugh Cox, chairman; Mrs. O. Bath. Mrs. ]. Sanford, Edgar Steege. Standing, left to right: Joseph Adams, Edward Donroe. 10 The class of 1944 has had to accept challenges just as its predecessors had to do, but it has been confronted with more and greater problems than any East Haven class. War conditions made it necessary for many of the members to join the armed forces in which capacity they are doing their part in all parts of the world. The others have done part time war work in addition to carrying on the regular school program. Despite the handicaps the members have maintained a real class spirit and have exerted a wholesome influence on the school and the community. We know that this spirit, carried on in the future, will insure a successful community and country. WILLIAM E. GILLIS Superintendent of Schools For the past year you, as representatives of the school body, have been compiling facts and getting pictures as records of your four years at East Haven High School. To be elected to membership on The Pioneer Staff is not only an honor but a responsibility. I feel you have taken your honor modestly and accepted the responsibility conscientiously. The spirit of cooperation with which you have worked together and worked with your adviser, Miss Ethel Kennedy, has made the quality of this volume possible. In the years to come as you look back on these pages, I am sure you will remember not only the hard work but the many pleasures coinciding with the compiling of this record of your high school career. Congratulations! WILLIAM E. FAGERSTROM Principal 11 TacuLtij English Department, left to right (seated): Mrs. Russell Hunter, Miss Libertina De Louise, Miss Hortense Galin, Miss Ethel Kennedy. Lett to right, (standing): Miss Gladys Zulauf, Mr. John MacPartland, chairman; Miss Sylvia Dworski. Science Department, left to right: Mr. Caryle Frawley, Mr. Edward Sugrue, Mr. Carl Garvin, chairman. Commercial Department, lelt to right: Miss Sarah Payton, Miss Margaret Lowe, Miss Laura O'Connor, chairman; Miss Mary Sharon. Boys' Physical Education Department: Mr. Raymond C. Smith, supervisor of boys' physical education in the East Haven Schools. Industrial Arts Department: Mr. David Reed. History Department, left to right (seated): Miss Zita Matthews, chairman; Miss Ethel Kennedy. Left to right (standing): Mr. Joseph Mayo, Miss Daisy Geenty. 12 Foreign Language Department, left to right: Miss Sylvia Dworski, Miss Mary Rocco. Music and Art Departments, left to right: Mrs. John Strandberg, supervisor of music in the East Haven Schools; Miss Jean Hoxie, supervisor of art in the East Haven Schools. Librarian: Miss Bernice Hall. Mathematics Department, left to right: Mr. Thomas Murray, chairman; Miss Margaret Lowe, Mr. Edward Sugrue. Heme Economics Department, left to right: Miss Katherine Keser, Miss Alice Hall, chairman. Girls' Physical Education Department: Miss Yota Bouzoucas, supervisor of girls' physical education in the East Haven Schools. 13 ' e]Qaltment5 at U otl Art at Hand Measurement in Line Youth Exploring Science Building in the Shop Cooks in the Making SJ'eniot 2Ua 5$ icetl First Row, left to right: J. Biondi, president; B. Gehrke, secretary; J. Brereton, treasurer; J. Moore, vice-president. Second Row, left to right: Mr. Caryle Frawley and Miss Zita Matthews, faculty advisers. 14 AilNn Nl J.39 SUSANNE M. AITRO January Twelfth Sue . . . our little senior with big ideas . . . beautiful clothes 'n plenty cute . . . jive discs ... U. of Conn. Glee Club (1); Frolic (1); Debating Club (2); Hop (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Comet (3); Prom (3); National Honor Society (3,4); Traffic Squad (3,4); Vice-president Student Council (4); Pioneer (4). ANGELA JEWELL ALBANO December Twelfth Gela . . . I'll be seein' you ... a merry heart, a gay smile ... a good book is an excellent companion . . . future sailor-girl. Dancing Club (1); Hostess Club (1,2,3); Glee Club (1.3); Swimming Club (2); Squad Leader (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); Comet (4); Pioneer (4). RAYMOND ELLIOT ALDERMAN March Nineteenth Ray . . . an answer to a maiden's prayer . . . his limousine! . . . red for his blush, white for his shirts, blue for his eyes . . . our gift to the Air Corps. Junior Red Cross (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Prom (3); Dance Club (3); Homeroom Chairman (3); Orchestra (3,4); Traffic Squad (3,4). MILTON L. ANDERSON September Fifteenth Andy . . . smooth and suave . . . Anybody wanna buy a car? . . . willing worker, winsome ways . . . How are you, kid? ... a whale of a fisherman, hook, line and sinker . . . meticulously groomed . . . future pilot for his Uncle Sam. Glee Club (1); Pep Club (1,2, 3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3.4). ALICE LORRAINE AVERILL June Eleventh Torchy . . . beware, redhead! . . . saucy azure eyes . . . Murder! . . . swoons over Sinatra and Haymes . . . a male collector—via Hollywood . . . Alice green gown . . . Larson Business College candidate. Hostess Club (1.2); Dramatic Club (1,2)-Secretary (2); Dance Club (1.2,3); Glee Club (1,2,3. 4); Pep Club (2,3); Junior Red Cross (3). RAFFIE C. BALDINO December First Rae . . . You don't say . . . always pleased and always pleasing . . . neat as the proverbial pin . . . true blue . . . she gets to first base in work and play . . . hoop-ster fan . . . future Gregg specialist. Glee Club (1); Intramural Basketball (1); Sports Club (2); Homeroom Treasurer (2.3); Junior U.S.O. (3). EVELYN DOROTHY BARBARY June Twentieth Ev . . . quality standard . . . she's at her post . . . sparkling brown eyes . . . thoughtful . . . Iturbi's rival . . . quaintly petite, daintily sweet . . . future at Conservatory of Music. Hostess Club (1); Glee Club (1,2,3); Spanish Club (2); Acappella Choir (2); Prom (3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Traffic Squad (3.4); National Honor Society (3,4). HAZEL KATHERINE BELL December Thirtieth Haze . . - piano purrs for her . . . model's stature . . . favorite serviceman's brother Harry . . . walks a mile for a mince pie . . . future cadet nurse. Glee Club (1); Swimming Club (1.2); Dancing Club (1.2); Sports Club (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Squad Leader (3); Intra-murals (3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3,4). 16 BARBARA BERNER February Twenty-first Bobby'' is quiet and sweet, but when it comes to singing, she can't be beat ... a service star for Brother Lee . . . I’m Telling You . . . future star of Metropolitan. Glee Club (2,3.4); Junior U.S.O. (3); Comet Editorial Staff (4). JOSEPH EDWARD BIONDI January Twentieth Mousie . . . small, but oh my! . . . catching smile . . . personality plus . . . Smith-man . . . What's up? . . . he takes most delight in things athletic . . . dependable prexy . . . future naval officer. Frolic (1); Glee Club (1); Intramurals (1,2); Homeroom President (1,2); Basketball (2, 3)-Varsity (4); Prom Co-chairman (3); Class President (4). ROBERT A. BLANCHARD December Twenty-fourth Bob . . . wimenl! . . . easy going . . . conscientious . . . cents, sense ... let us hear the tune . . . Don't talk about Joe in that language! . . . future enterprising young engineer . . . Army Air Corps Cadet. Junior Red Cross (3); Prom Committee (3); Class Treasurer (3); Vice-chairman of Homeroom (3); National Honor Society (3,4). BETTIE JOYCE BOMBRIANT March Fourteenth Bett . . . You know why!! . . . all at sea over the navy, all at attention for the army . . . modern sophisticate . . . busy B . . . Calling Nurse Bombriant, calling Nurse Bombriant ... at present a cadet nurse at St. Raphael's Hospital. Dance Club (1.2,3); Traffic Squad (3,4). RUTH BERTHA BOWDEN July Twenty-first Ruthie . . . smile awhile . . . a ruby of July . . . ring around a roller rink . . . down to earth ... a swum, swam, swimmer . . . recitations, nix!! . . . slow and steady wins the race, so the saying goes in Ruthie's case. Junior U.S.O. (3); Junior Red Cross (3). LUKE R. BOWMAN. JR. June Eighth Luko ... a sport in sport jackets . . . what a personality! ... a fiend on basketball . . . Metcalf's do or die! . . . dislikes women (?)... solid chick . . . Oh, Spring . . . carrot top. Intramurals (1, 2); Varsity Manager (3); Student Council (3); Basketball (3)-Varsity (4); Traffic Squad (4); Comet Sports Writer (4). JOHN T. BRERETON December Eighteenth Jinx . . . yeh, yeh, Chick Terry!! . . . basketball mascot .. . model airplanes . . . he's little but he's wise, he's a corker for his size . . . that wave! . . . What would I do without women! Assistant Basketball Manager (3); National Honor Society (3,4); A.A. (4); President Student Council (4); Class Treasurer (4). RUTH I. BROCKETT August Ninth Dramatic gestures . . . our sophisticate . . . extensive vocabulary . . . she walks in beauty . . . distinctive piano tapper . . . morale's at the point of her pen . . . Hi. Mouse! . . . dear diary? . . . Russell Sage Nightingale. Swimming Club (1); Typing Club (1); Junior Thespians (2); Dancing Club (2); Comet Editorial Staff (2.4); Traffic Squad (4). = 944 17 MARY E. BUNNELL March Sixth Mais Oui . . . sweet and friendly . . . thought I'd die . . . the eyes have it . . . usherette . . . Fifth Avenue fashions. Glee Club (1); Dance Club (1,2,3); Hop (2); Homeroom Secretary (2); Comet (2,3,4); Junior U.S.O. (3); Prom (3); Cheerleader (3,4); Pep Club (3,4); A.A. (4); Student Council (4); Pioneer (4). FURMAN P. CAMPBELL January Fifteenth Furm —and firm . . . smile for every fella, two for every lass . . . Holy Mackeral . . . Bowls 'em over—pins and people . . . corridor copper . . . airplanes—models 'em now, pilots 'em tomorrow . . . around the corner, electrical engineering. Junior U. S. O. (3); Traffic Squad (3,4). SALVATORE CARBONE April Twenty-fifth Sal . . . born with a basketball in his hand . . . dollar for his thoughts . . . partial to purple . . . friendly neighborhood grocer of tomorrow . . . pilots a Pontiac. Homeroom President (2); Student Council (3); Basketball (2)-Varsity (3.4); Intramural Basketball (3,4); Varsity Baseball (3,4)-Captain (4); Traffic Squad (4). CARMELLA M. CASTELLON July Twenty-second Candy . . . cream puffs and marshmallow . . . Miss Collegiate . . . W.H. rooter . . . jump an' jive to James. Frolic (1); Glee Club (1); Varsity Show (1); Intramurals (1); Sports Club (1,2); Pep Club (1,2,3); Dance Club (1,2.3); Hop (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); Pioneer (4); Comet (4). FRANK CATALANO November Eighth Garb . . . sport dress, sports are best . . . Frank, but friendly .. . activity is the spice of life . . . Fritz and I . . . leans on Webster's dictionary . . . future star of the World's Series. Intramurals (1, 2, 3); Varsity Baseball (3); A.A. Committee (3) ; Dance Club (3); Traffic Squad (4); Varsity Basketball (4) . LEVERETT C. CLARK. JR. October Eighth Statistical Lev . . . Redheads suit me fine! . . . clean-cut and comely . . . serious thinker . . . philatelist ... a man governed by his own opinion . . . unpredictable wit . . . he'll wear a pair of silver wings . . . avid ad collector. Hi-Y Club (2,3); Comet Editorial Staff (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); Pioneer Business Manager (4). GEORGE H. COATES August Thirteenth Strong and silent . . . wavy black hair . . . present! . . . eats, sleeps, and drinks airplanes . . . good listener . . . future pilot, too, for the Red, White and Blue . . . explorer of the bookshelves ... a cheerful heart that makes its own sunshine. Homeroom Vice-president (4). JEAN COCHRANE March Ninth Scottie ... in perpetual motion . . . pastels are her medium . . . Oh. my head! . . . plumberette ... a disposition as sunny as her smile . . . sagacious and sensible . . . If at first you don't succeed, Jean, try, try again. ... a study in blue . . . merchant mariners. Transferred from New Britain High School, Branford High. 18 Se+UoAA. MURIEL D. COOK October Twentieth Cookie” . . . sorority sister . . artistic and attractive . never a dull moment. Frolic Chairman (1); Varsity Show (1); Class Vice-president (1); Intramurals (1.3); Hop (2); Homeroom Secretary (2); National Honor Society (2,3,4)-Secretary (3); Prom (3); Comet (2.3.4)-Business Manager (3,4); Junior U.S.O. (3); Pioneer (4). IRIS LOUISE COVE March Twenty-fifth I . . . curly-locks ... a welcomed contribution from Worcester . . . blithe spirit . . . half of the chemistry class . . . service with a smile . . . Hello, teacher . . . hint of home town accent . . . Oh, Eunice! . . . thermometer waver to-be . . . doesn't mind the icy blasts. Dance Club (2); Glee Club (2,3,4); Sports Club (3); Debating Club (3). EVAN DAVIES September Third Dave . . . future Howard Johnson ... I hate women, says he? . . . teachers' argumentative opponent . . . Don't let it worry you . . . blue eyes and a wave in his hair ... a visual aid . . . on his way for Uncle Sam. Rifle Club (1); Boys' Cooking Club (1); Homeroom Secretary-Treasurer (4). JEAN ELLEN DONAHUE October Twenty-sixth leannie . . . still waters run deep . . . educated paint brush . . . disposition's everything in life . . . oils are her choice . . . shy. patient, firm and pleasant . . . Mansfield's Gloria Callan . . . sport clothes . . . angelic . . . I'll take Scotties . . . Yale Art School, Pratt Institute. Spanish Club (2); Glee Club (2,3,4). JACQUELINE M. DOWNER July Sixteenth Jackie . . . typical Irish colleen . . . saucy blue eyes . . . Mermaid of Momauguin . . . her books number among her perfect pals . . . my brother. Cliff . . . demure smile thai attracts . . . bugler as they go marching by . . . she'll keep the files. Dance Club (1, 2. 3); Sports Club (2); Varsity Show (3). MARY BARBARA DUDLEY August Third By birth she is Mary, but to us she is Barb . . . comely, collegiate . . . good-natured gal . . . Fiddle Faddle . . . her sodas are super. Intramurals (1); Frolic (1); Student Council (1); Debating Club (1.2); Dance Club (1,2); Swimming Club (1,2); Glee Club (1,2); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); Homeroom President (4). MILDRED LORETTA DUMONDE August Seventeenth Penny . . . Bet you 3c . . . sweet personality, full of rascality . . . Star Eyes . . . Foxon belle . . . cadet nurse. Entered from St. Mary. Prom (3); Dance Club (3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Comet Editorial Staff (4); Pioneer (4); Chairman of War Stomp (4); Squad Leader (4); Secretary of Student Council (4). EVELYN E. EBERTH May Sixteenth Ev . . . grand in green . . . she's at home in the library . . . a lady always, and in all ways a lady . . . Oh. for Heaven's sake! . . . then she will talk . . . teacher at heart. Spanish Club (2); Junior U. S. O. (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); Bookworms (3,4); Student Council (4). 944 19 SHIRLEY H. FAIRCHILD October Fifteenth Shirl . . . Oh, joy . . . blonde and boy-ant . . . watch the foul line . . . Navy Bill-oo . . . comptometer operator. Intramurals (1); Varsity Show (2) ; Swimming Club (2); Pep Club (2,3.4); Dance Club (3); Glee Club (3); Homeroom Secretary (3); Junior U.S.O. (3) ; Student Council (3); Traffic Squad (4); Cheerleader (4) . ELVIRA S. FEDE October Twenty-eighth '’Feed'' ... an apple a day - . . Say honest! ... a smile to find your way with in the dark . . . she glamours for attention . . . personality that makes friendship last . . . short and sweet . . . generally speaking, she's generally speaking. Hostess Club (1. 2. 3); Glee Club (1,2,3); Dancing Club (3). ANNE MARY FITZGERALD August Thirty-first Fitts . . . sapphire eyes ... a disposition as sunny as her magnetic smile ... a friend to the end . . . there's more here than one knows . . . studious . . . give me music while I work . . . calm and self-possessed . . . sure hand for shorthand. Glee Club (1); Dance Club (1). ROGER L. FREY July Third Rogo . . . Watch it, Sonny! . . . captains the Smith-men . . . trumpeteer . . . planes in miniature . bountiful blusher . . . dynamite on the diamond, clever on the court . . . when deep purple falls . . . Blow! . . . prospect for professional baseball. Baseball (1,2,3)-Varsity (4); Basketball (2,3)-Varsity (41-Captain (4); Bowling Club (2); Basketball Committee (3). THOMAS M. FRISCOE, JR. December Eighteenth Frit . . . Red Skelton's rival in wit . . . the Team's faithful follower . . . three loves—a good debate, our prettiest girls, lunch . . . future engineer. Frolic (1); Homeroom Chairman (1); Boy's Swimming Club (1,2); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); National Honor Society (3, 4KVice-president (4); Pioneer (4). CHARLOTTE E. GALLO January Fifth Charlie . . . pep, popularity and perfection. Varsity Show (1); Student Council (1); Intramurals (1,3); Hop Chairman (2); Class Treasurer (2); Thespians (1.2, 3,4)-Vice-president (3); National Honor Society (2,3,4); Junior U.S.O. (3); Prom Co-chairman (3); Cheerleader (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3,4); Comet (3,4)-Co-assistant Editor (4); Pioneer (4). BERNICE FRANCES GEHRKE September Sixth Bernie . . . efficient, dependable . . . lovely smile to back her. Glee Club (1); Dance Club (1); Hostess Club (1); Intramurals (1,2,3); Squad Leader (2);. Secretary Junior Red Cross (2); Student Council—Secretary (3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Comet (4); Thespians (3,4)-Secretary-Treasurer (4); Coeditor Pioneer (4); Class Secretary (4). GEORGE W. GILBERT February Fourth Gil . . . Hillhouse newcomer ... his bike and he ... to seek, to strive, and to find . . . jeep hats . . . engaging grin . . . oh, if only steak wasn't rationed! . . . That always helps . . . mathe-magician . . . aeronautical mechanic-to-be at Casey Jones, N. J. Model Club (1); Chess Club (2); Radio Club (3). SestiOAA 20 F. ELIZABETH GILLIS March Ninth Powen . . . Jill of all subjects . . . good humor unrationed, ambitions unlimited . . . peaches and cream complexion. Journalism Club (1); Typing Club (1); Swimming Club (1); Class Secretary (1); Spelling Contest Winner (1,2); Dancing Club (2); National Honor Society (2,3,4); Comet (2,3,4)-Co-assistant Editor (4); Co-editor Pioneer (4). JEAN CONSTANCE GINO July Twenty-eighth Jeannie ... 100 per cent for Glenn Miller—ditto, New York Yankees—rah—rah! . . . coiffure stylist . . . half of Gino quiz kids . . . bright, dark eyes . . . “It's corny” . . . effervescence in evidence . . . laboratory technician. National Honor Society (2,3,4); Junior U.S.O. (3); Spanish Club (3); Traffic Squad (4); Bookworms (4); Associate Editor Pioneer (4). MARY ELEANORE GINO April Seventh Are you kiddin'?” . . . ardent Foxon defender . . . thumbs down on bright nail polish . . . one of Athena Chapter's stars . . . always waiting for a good joke . . . my sister and I . . . nature curled her hair . . . future history teacher. National Honor Society (3.4); Traffic Squad (4); Spanish Club (4); Pioneer (4). EVELYN C. GOULD August Seventh Ev . . . So they say” . . . Boogie Woogie and the Blues . . . Emily Post Gould . . . equestrian . . . socks speak for themselves . . . U.S.M.C. (W.R.)?? Dance Club (1,2); Glee Club (1.2.3,4); Homeroom President (2) ; Debating (2); Squad Leader (3); Basketball (3); Highlights” Staff (3); Pastur Circle (3) ; Class Prophecy (3). BETTIE M. GREEN February Ninth Derby has class, Derby has swing, but our Captain Bet” has everything!” Varsity Show (1,2); Sports Club (1.2); Pep Club (1.2.3.4); Hop (2); Class Treasurer (2); Cheerleader (2,3,4)-Captain (4); Prom (3); Junior U.S.O. (3); National Honor Society (3,4); Traffic Squad (3.4); Pioneer (4); Comet (4). THOMAS HANLEY August Seventh Fritz . . . scientific, aircraft mastermind . . . snappy, clever, full of fun . . . diamond star . . . generous . . . that G.I. haircut . . . future gem on the ocean . . . plenty of fight on a basketball court. Student Council (1); Basketball (2.3)-Varsity (4); Baseball (2, 3)-Varsity (4); Champions Intramurals (3). ESTHER L. HARRISON May Thirteenth Polly . . . creativeness and persistence . . . spark of electricity . . . Oh, Goodness Gracious . . . here's hoping that editor rating sticks. Typing Club (1); Glee Club (1) ; Oratorical Contest (1)-Second Prize (2); Intramurals (2) ; Comet (2,3,4)-Co-editor (4); Thespians (2,3,4); Prom (3); Student Council (3); National Honor Society (3,4); Pioneer (4). DONALD HARTLIN February Eighteenth Harpo . . . everybody's pal . . . Oh! those plaid neckties . . . Tell it to George! . . . slick hair and blue eyes . . . Right here . . . quiet and debonair . . . one of our future pilots for Victory. Bowling Club (1); Swimming Club (1); Intramurals (1, 2); Junior Varsity Basketball PL-Junior Red Cross (3). 19M 21 ELEANOR ANN HOGAN July Twenty-sixth El©'' . . . big as a minut© . . . smiling eyes ... at home in the deep . . . H. H.. Inc. . . . dainty in pink . . . 'tis her good nature that wins us all . . . future lady with a lamp. Hostess Club (1); Varsity Show (1, 2); Swimming Club (1, 2)-Captain (2); Junior U. S. O. (3). WILLIAM B. JACKSON January Eighteenth Zeke . . . rain or shine solves transportation problem with bike . . . it's a long way to Momauguin . . . future sea-buoy . . . streamlined efficiency . . . Barnacle Bill, the Sailor . . . precise and polite . . . men of few words are best ... he whistles while he works. Glee Club (1,2, 3). GEORGETTE JEANFAIVRE August Twenty-second George . . . our athletic champ . . . ace typist . . . partial to the Navy and Bill . . . accordionist and dancer . . . record-breaking record collection . . . future steno! Junior Thespians (1); Pep Club (1, 2); Intramurals (1, 2, 3); Dance Club (1, 2. 3); Thespians (2, 3, 4); Prom (3); National Honor Society (3, 4); Traffic Squad (4); Comet (4). ASTRID M. JOHANNESEN June First Strid . . . perseverance and personality ... a talent for everything. Glee Club (1); Homeroom Secretary (1)-Treasurer (3, 4); Winner Spelling Contest (1); Squad Leader (2); Junior Red Cross (2, 3, 4)-Treasurer (3, 4); Comet (2, 3. 4)-Co-editor (4); National Honor Society (2, 3, 4); Class Secretary (3); Prom (3); Pioneer (4). HERMAN M. JOHNS September Third Bud . . . Let's dance . . . page from Esquire ... in active sports he hits his stride . . . Wait For Me, Mary! . . . college joys for him. Frolic (1); Baseball (2); Basketball (2)-Varsity (4); Prom Committee (3); Pep Club (4); A.A. Dance (4); A.A. Raffle (4); Homeroom Secretary (4). GRAYCE MARGOT JOHNSON December Thirtieth Sonnie . . . welcomed from New Haven High as a Junior Miss . . . nice brown eyes . . . Swedish Nightingale . . . standout in the stirrup ... a cafeteria customer . . . future high school teacher. Homeroom Chairman (1); Chorus (1, 2); Traffic Squad (1, 3, 4); Student Advisery Board (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Dance Club (3). LORRAINE B. KARBOWSKI December Eleventh Bow-wow . . . blonde and bee-you-hoo-ti-ful . . . the Navy's got my man ... a horse, a horse, my kingdom etc. . . . cadet nurse. Frolic (1); Vice-president Hostess Club (1); Varsity Show (1); Photography Club (1); Glee Club (1. 2); Orchestra (1. 2); Spanish Club (2); Dance Club (2, 3); Prom (3); Pioneer (4). HELENE JULIE KAWRA December Nineteenth Link . . . Talk about laughing—laugh! . . . collects snapshots . . . decorative as well as useful . . . airline traveler. Hostess Club (1); Homeroom Secretary (1); Glee Club (1); Squad Leader (1); Student Council (1, 2); Intramurals (1, 2); Dancing Club (1. 2); Basketball Banner (2); Junior U. S.O. (3); Traffic Squad (4). 22 Se+tion.-i GERALD S. LEAVSTROM September Thirteenth Jerry . . . quiet smile . . . our poet laureate . . . loves sweet things (edible) . . • Well, what do you know . . . capable in the cuisine . . . will give Rockwell Kent some competition. Boys' Cooking Club (1); Glee Club (1. 2); Student Council (2, 3); Prom (3); President of Bookworms' Club (3); Junior U.S.O. (3). JAMES N. MacKINNEL February Third “Clem . . . what a smile! . . . chickens, chickens, and more chickens . . . Don't kill it! . . . perfect sport . . . poiple” . . . those Cards! . . . sunburned from the inside . . . Natcherly . . . future agriculturist. Intramurals (1. 2); Baseball (2, 3, 4); Basketball (3)-Varsity (4); Cheerleader's Dance (4); Homeroom Chairman (4); A.A. Raffle (4). M. CLAIRE McCARTIN August Twenty-sixth Honey . . . Oh, you kid! . . . feather-cut cutie . . . happy-go-lucky . . . hi-jinks and harmonizing . . . future Angel of Mercy at St. Francis Hospital. Intramurals (1, 2, 3); Dance Club (1, 2, 3); Student Council (2) ; Class Vice-president (2); Comet Business Board (3); Homeroom Secretary (3); Prom (3) ; Traffic Squad (3, 4). BARBARA R. McLAY October Eighth Eobbie . . . No—not that! . . . an artist—she takes life with easy strokes . . . it’s no sooner said than done . . . ebony hair . . . typed for a typist. Glee Club (1); Dance Club (1, 2, 3); Intramurals Awards (1. 2. 3); Pep Club (1.2, 4); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4). GORDON F. MEAD August Twenty-second Gordie . . . class mathematician . . . weather bureau prophet . . . AAA pencils . . . 'nother Navy man. Intramurals (1); Class Treasurer (1); Boys' Cooking Club (1) ; Junior Red Cross (2); Hop (2) ; Chess, Checkers Club (2); Spanish Club (2); Homeroom Treasurer (2); National Honor Society (2, 3, 4)-Treasurer (3),-President (4); Prom (3). MARY T. MELILLO March Eighth Maree . . . You know what I mean . . . always willing to help . . . brown glamor bob and shining eyes ... a coed's life for her. Hostess Club (1, 2, 3); Dance Club (1, 2. 3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Homeroom Secretary (3); Business Board of Comet (3. 4); Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer Organization Committee (4). JAMES F. MINAHAN May Tenth Jimmy . . . oh! that Irish smile . . . singing violin and Harry James on the side . . . dashes to Dot ... a lady's man . . . open up now—this won't hurt . . . Off we go into the wide blue yonder. National Honor Society (3, 4)-Treasurer (4); Student Council (3); Pioneer (4). SHIRLEY E. MIRICK June Nineteenth Shirl . . . Are you kidding . . . nice brown eyes, a friendly grin, a jolly comrade she has been . . . hails from Momauguin . . . shines in sports . . . sweaters are her speed . . . aspiration—secretary. Dance Club (1); Varsity Show (1); Sports Club (2); Varsity Show (2); Sports Club (3); Junior U.S.O. (3). 944 JUDSON J. MOORE November Eighth Jud . . . hep to trombone— tops at boogie piano . . . man about town . . . that car!! . . . one of three ... air cadet. Junior Red Cross (2); Track Team (2); Stage Craft Club (2); Prom (3); Swing Band (3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Traffic Squad (4); Class Vice-president (4). JULIAN MORGAN June Twenty-sixth “Chuck . . . “Hold the phone . . . a man who tries his best is bound to succeed ... as an air cadet in the United States Army Air Corps; Chuck will be hunting (his favorite sport) for a couple of prize birds (Hitler and Hirohito) . . . after setting this world free, a dairy farmer he will be. Junior U.S.O. (3). HELEN L. MORSE August Seventeenth Morsie . . . diminutive Miss . . . heaps of school spirit . . . there's something about a sailor. Frolic (1); Glee Club (1); Varsity Show (1. 2); Thespians (1. 2, 3. 4); Prom (3); Student Council (3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Cheerleader (3, 4); National Honor Society (3. 4); Pep Club (3. 4)-Treasurer (3); Homeroom Secretary (4). RACHEL EMILIE MYERS May Twelfth 'Rae . . . Ken's dream girl . . . Right dress! . . . sweet as her strawberry sundaes . . . My G.I. back . . . our pastel girl . . . Bobbie, Lorraine, and Rae. Hostess Club (1); Swimming Club (1, 2); Homeroom Committees (1. 2. 3); Dance Club (1. 2. 3); Glee Club (1. 2, 3); Pep Club (2); Junior U.S.O. (3). WILLIAM F. NORTON June Eighth Bill ... an all around fellow . . . Watch the Birdie . . . cloud-hopper . . . He-man Norton . . . Army Air Corps’ promising prospect. Frolic Chairman (1); Model Airplane (1); Glee Club (1); Photography Club (1, 2); Homeroom Chairman (2); Hop (2) ; Class President (2); Comet (3) ; Traffic Squad (3, 4); Prom (3); Pioneer (4). MARGARET JEAN OGILVIE March Twenty-first Peggy ... a likeable girl . . . her eyes are cornflower blue . . . book lover . . . Bonnie Scot . . . her way to have friends is to be one . . . General Hospital in Hartford. Hostess Club (1); Dancing Club (1); Glee Club (2); Swimming Club (2); Squad Leader (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4). CATHERINE OSOCHOWSKY January Fifth Kay . . . pleasing to the eye . . . she never lacks a friend . . . quick to learn and quick to see, a busy girl she'll always be . . . Hey. get a load of this . . . another white-collar girl. Transferred from Commercial High in New Haven. Pioneer (4); Comet Typist (4). HELEN G. PARIS October First Sport . . . everyone's pal . . . Bluejackets . . . twinkling toes . . . guardian of the corridors . . . her talents many, cares few. Frolic (1); Glee Club (1); Swimming Club (1); Pep Club (1, 2); Dance Club (1, 2, 3); Homeroom Secretary (2)-Treasurer (4); Intramurals (2); Hop (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4). 24 SeSLCOSbi AGNES DOROTHY PETERSON May Twenty-fourth Cupid . . . sunny personality .. . sport enthusiast . . . sparkling wit . . . Let's go! . . . Oh. how I hate to q9t up in the morning . . . future aviatrix. Transfer student — Hamden High, Bassett Junior High, Commercial High. Glee Club (1); Junior Red Cross (1); Scout Troop (1, 2); Library Committee (2); Homeroom Chairman (3) . MARY ELIZABETH POMMER December Seventeenth Master at tap and toe terp-sichore . . . likes to see red . . . school spirit galore . . . moie than share of gray matter . . . future pharmacist. Varsity Show (1, 2); Dance Club (1, 2); Hostess Club (1, 2); National Honor Society (2. 3. 4); Pep Club (2. 3. 4); Prom (3): Junior U.S.O. (3, Traffic Squad (3, 4); Pioneer (4) . ANGELINA ANNE PORTO April Second Angie . . . her crowning glory” really is! . . . May I help you? . . . ties her troubles up in hair bows . . . secret passion for sight-seeing • . . He likes it! . . . bright future in clerical or sales work forecast. Glee Club (1); Dance Club (1); Music Concert (1); Junior U. S.O. (3). ELEANORE C. POULTON June Twenty-second Sis . . . life is a song . . . stuffed zoo keeper . . . kinda cute . . . Hilton Cliff Miss . . . not a care in a carload . . . deeds, and words . . . silver blades . . . oratorical winner for the Y.T.C. . . . color is blue . . . future x-ray technician. Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Junior Thespians (3); Junior U.S.O. (3). MARY ELIZABETH POWELL August Thirty-first Cy . . . Oh. fish!! . . . M.G.M. (Mary Goes to Movies) . . . life, love and laughter . . . the sound of steel upon the ice is music to her ears . . . here comes the Navy Blue . . . sweet songbird . . . gentle thoughts and genial ways . . . Secretarial School. Glee Club (1). JUNE H. PROXEE May Thirteenth Jay . . . oh, sugar! . . . rink enthusiast . . . friendly smile . . . she's from Hamden . . . just stepped out of Vogue . . . give me my boots and my saddle ... as warm as a summer's day . . . mother's little helper . . . secretary-to-be . . . sweet peace. Transferred from Hamden High. Glee Club (1). MARTHA MARY SANDERSON December Thirty-first Sandy . . . What' cha doin! . . . nice, clever and full of fun . . . spectator sportster . . , Jimmy Dorsey delights her . . . tints her tulips . . . smiling through. Glee Club (1); Frolic (1); Dance Club (1. 2); Pep Club (2); First Aid (2); National Honor Society (2, 3, 4); Junior U.S.O. (3). ELEANOR M. SAVO September Third Ellie . . . wizard at comb-wielding . . . sweet as confections she sells . . . she knocks over the tenpins . . . short and smilesome . .. future star-hair dresser. Glee Club (1); Music Concert (1); Sports Club (2); Junior U.S.O. (3); Student Council (3); Second Prize Winner in Book Week Poster Contest (4). 25 GLORIA S. SAVO December First Glory . . . 'Are you kidding ... a swooner for a crooner . . . clever with the needle . . . me for fun and laughter . . . genuine and sincere . . . future assistant to Sister Kenny. Fashion Show (1); Glee Club (1. 2); Student Council (1, 2); Varsity Show (2); Junior U. S. O. (3); Hostess Club (3). DONALD R. SCHROEDER June Twenty-fifth Baldy . . . knows all about army life through first-hand experience . . . Uncle Don . . . jovial mannerisms . . . friends far and wide . . . bow to the right and bow to the left . . . sharp shooter. Transferred from Hillhouse. Camera Club (1); Rifle Club (2, 3); National Rifle Association (3). GEORGIANNA V. SHEPARD May Ninth Joe ... sing and be merry! . . . sincere saleswoman, satisfying skeptical shoppers with stimulating suggestions . . . well- red. Glee Club (1, 2); Dance Club (1. 2. 3); Choral Club (2); Sports Club (2); Swimming Club (2); Varsity Show (2); junior U.S.O. (3); Traffic Squad (4); National Honor Society (4). EUNICE ANNE SHERMAN July Nineteenth Skip . . . her diamond's a dazzler ... I care not . . . her spirits rise for airplanes . . . shutter-flicker . . . crazy about jello in red. Photography Club (1); Model Airplane Club (1); Glee Club (1, 2); Junior Red Cross (2); Intramurals (2); Sports Club (2); Dance Club (2, 3); Junior Thespians (3). MARION THERESA SHORE September Eighth Mimi . . . partial to Saturday night dates . . . fashion highlights . . . Keep 'Em Sailing! . . . aquabelle ... a kin to Whistler . . . future law clerk. Glee Club (1); Fashion Show (1) ; Student Council (1); Dancing Club (1. 2); Varsity Show (2) ; Pep Club (2); Sports Club (2); Junior U.S.O. (3). LOIS M. SIMMONDS May Twenty-seventh Sweets . . . wordful . . . So there too . . . captivating photo collection . . . wit makes her world go round . . . ear rings galore . . . business girl. Dance Club (1, 2. 3); Intra-murals (2); Squad Leader (2, 3); Debating Club (2. 3); Glee Club (2. 3); National Honor Society (2, 3, 4); Junior Red Cross (3); Prom (3). WILLIAM H. SPENCER December Fifteenth Star Spence . . . what a sport! . . . Mr. Handsome ... vict'ry gardens and the Cleveland Indians . . . color is red . . . bachelor bound??? . . . future pharmacist via the University of Connecticut. Aviation Club (1); Intramurals (1. 2); Baseball (2. 3. 4); Homeroom Chairman (3); Basketball (3)-Varsity (4); A.A. Dance (4). JOSEPH F. STEINER January Fourth Jocko . . . Mr. Mayo's right hand man . . . ah. that platinum blond! . . . reserved, but cheerfully nice . . . smart Palm Beach ties to match his ocean blue eyes . . . sax player extraordinaire . . . blusher . . . aeronautical engineer. Glee Club (1); Stage Craft Club (2); Prom (3); Orchestra (3, 4)-Secretary (3); Pioneer (4). 26 SestianA. T. GENOEFA SZUSZKIEWICZ January Twenty fourth Genny . . . super sportster . . . Austria's contribution . . . pedagogue-to-be. Varsity Shew (1, 2); Dance Club (1, 2, 3); Hostess Club (1. 2, 3)-Secretary (3); Intramurals (1, 2, 3); Glee Club (1. 2. 3); Pep Club (1, 2, 3. 4); Ping-pong. Badminton Champ (2, 3); Basketball Champions (3); Junior Thespians (3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3. 4); Pioneer (4). KATHERINE ANN TOLENTO February Sixth Kay . . . she roots for Bing . . . pretty as a picture . . . loves light blue . . . makes a strike with some to spare . . . future secretary ... a dependable sort of a lass. Homeroom Treasurer (1); Hostess Club (1); Dancing Club (1.2. 3); Homeroom Secretary (2. 3); Junior U.S.O. (3); Traffic Squad (4). MARION ELIZABETH TOWER April Twentieth Min . . . Foxon Femme . . . seen at the games . . . oh nuts . . . sweet, n9at, petite, all reet ... an impish smile, back of a glance so demure . . . speedy typist . . . dainty dancer in the gym ... an eye f r business—school. Dancing Club (1); Junior U. S. O. (3); Comet Typist (4). GERALDINE G. WARNER July Twenty-first Jerrie . . . toy dog warden . . . problems' class genius! . . . barrister's aid . . . do or die for Foxon . . . silly boy . . . gay. good natured . . . swing your partner ... a beauty in blue . . . future news commentator for the networks. Orchestra (1, 2. 3); Dance Club (1, 3); Glee Club (1, 3); Thespians (2, 3. 4); Traffic Squad (4). GEORGE H. WEBER February Nineteenth Pope . . . Oh. those light brunettes! . . . chickens and football . . . Willis Willet— but what looks! . . . sports sparkplug . . . unconscious wit. Basketball Intramurals (1, 2); Hi-Y President (2); Spanish Club (2); Prom (3); Varsity Easketball (3, 4); A.A. Dance (4); Glee Club (4); Language Club President (4). FRANCES J. WILLIAMS April Seventh Fran . . . popcorn at the diamond ... a sincere friend frem 307 . . . we go for ash blondes ... a good skate on skates ... to her disposition our hats are off . . . white collar girl of '54. Glee Club (1); Dance Club (1. 2. 3); Intramurals (1, 2, 3); Homeroom President (3). RECIPIENTS OF HONOR DIPLOMAS Muriel Cook Elizabeth Gillis Jean Gino Mary Gino Astrid Johannesen Gordon Mead Mary Pommer Mary Powell Lois Simmonds 944 4-jl- (Jlnli ftoll-i- Ticl± Astrid Johannesen . Bettie Green . . . Muriel Cook . . . Mary Bunnell . . Genoefa Szuszkiewicz Bettie Green . . . Claire McCartin . . Agnes Peterson . . Astrid Johannesen . Charlotte Gallo . . Susanne Aitro . . Elizabeth Gillis . . Esther Harrison . . Carmella Castellon . Helen Paris Agnes Peterson Mildred DuMonde Geraldine Warner Muriel Cook . . Of Greatest Service Most Popular Best Looking . . . Best Dressed Best Athlete Best Dancer . . Wittiest . . . . . Cutest . . . Most Likely to Succeed Most Extra-Curricularistic . Most Courteous . . Most Dignitied . Most Independent Most Talkative Biggest Eater Best Smile . . Nicest Eyes Most Musical Best Artist . . . Gordon Mead Joseph Biondi George Weber Herman Johns William Spencer Herman Johns . Thomas Friscoe Ray Alderman Gordon Mead . . Gordon Mead . . Leverett Clark Leverett Clark Luke Bowman . Thomas Friscoe Joseph Steiner . . John Brereton James MacKinnel James Minahan Gerald Leavstrom 28 ft alt • • cTzeihman Q eat It was with eagerness and knocking knees that 177 of us put in our bids for East Haven High School's Hall of Fame, as freshmen. We first gathered in the auditorium, from the shores of Momauguin, the hills of Foxon and the center of town. During September we bewildered freshmen were to be seen wandering through the halls trying to learn the up” and down stairways and strange classrooms. By the time October had come and gone, we were well on the road to success in new friendships and activities. Ten freshmen girls began high school by active membership in the Swimming Club. They were: Hazel Bell, Ruth Brockett, Jean Donahue, Barbara Dudley, Shirley Fairchild, Charlotte Gallo, Elizabeth Gillis, Evelyn Gould, Bettie Green, and Helen Paris. Our modesty decreased and talent shone, as Jimmy Minahan, Jerrie Warner, and Robert Heffernan played violin, clarinet and trumpet, respectively, became charter members of our music masters. Barbara Dudley of homeroom 209, Thomas Friscoe, representing 207, Dorothy Fasig, of 103, and Lois Simmonds, from 201, participated in a quiz at an assembly, sponsored by the language department in November. Charlotte Gallo starred in the Junior Thespians' production of Mimi Lights the Candle. Our first class election was held in December, when the freshmen students chose as their leaders, Walter Smith, East Haven High's Henry Aldrich , president; Muriel Cook, vice-president; Elizabeth Gillis, secretary; and Gordon Mead, treasurer, all of homeroom 207. Student Council members were also elected. Marion Shore and Thomas Hanley represented 103; Florence Niedzwicki and Bill Walsh were chosen by 201; 205 sent Helen Kawra and Michael Grasso; Charlotte Gallo and Walter Smith represented 207; and 209 sent Barbara Dudley and Chester Bombriant. It was in January that Astrid Johannesen and Elizabeth Gillis shot past upperclass « 1 CLASS ' = HI STORY m-f £ . vC competition to win the annual spelling bee held in the auditorium. The girls in the Commercial Department chose February as the month for their project of visiting various factories and companies. Alice Averill, Angela Albano, Rachel Myers, Mary Powell and Frances Williams were among the group. With the arrival of June came those dreaded exams—the first in our high school careers. When we had come through this ordeal, feeling as green as our first day, we looked forward to a pleasant summer and then to September and the start of our sophomore year. Sojahomote Ifaat ' When, we, the members of the class of '44, minus our air of uncertainty, gathered again in September to renew friendships and continue our studies as sophomores, v e numbered only 125. The school year was in full swing when Elizabeth Gillis and Astrid Johannesen represented the sophomore class in a spelling bee sponsored by the Community Chest over New Haven's station WELL Homeroom 207 won recognition when election time came 'round. William Norton, president; Claire McCartin, vice-president; Bettie Green, secretary; and Charlotte Gallo, treasurer; all of 207, were chosen by their classmates as leaders. The Comet masthead now boasted such names as Ruth Brockett, Mary Bunnell, Lev-erett Clark, Muriel Cook, Thomas Friscoe, 29 Elizabeth Gillis, Esther Harrison, and Astrid Johannesen. Bettie Green was selected as a cheerleader in November and Genoefa Szuszkie-wicz gained the title of badminton champion of the girls' gym classes. The annual spelling bee took place in January, when Elizabeth Gillis won first prize. In the following month Esther Harrison placed second in the American Legion Oratorical contest. The long-awaited Varsity Show was presented in April as the Victory Varsity. Sophomore Bettie Green appeared in the cast, while Milton Anderson served on the business staff. At the athletic awards dinner held in the cafeteria in June, awards were given to the following girls: Dorothy Fasig, Georg- ette Jeanfaivre, Barbara McLay, Helen Paris, Genoefa Szuszkiewicz, and Frances Williams. At the same dinner it was announced that Muriel Cook, Herbert Christoferson, Charlotte Gallo, Elizabeth Gillis, Jean Gino, Astrid Johannesen, Gordon Mead, Mary Pom-mer, Martha Sanderson, Lois Simmonds, and Walter Smith had been elected into the Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society. This marked the finish of our sophomore year. The thought of being upperclassmen at last, was in our minds as we struggled over exams and recuperated from the shock of final report cards. junior Ifeat Veterans of two years of service, we juniors were members at last of that select group of society known as upperclassmen, looking forward to the fun to come. School activities started off with a bang with the Student Council taking as junior members Joe Biondi, Luke Bowman, Bernice Gehrke, later to be elected secretary, Esther Harrison, Herman Johns, Eleanor Savo, and Gloria Savo. Muriel Cook was named Business Manager of the Comet in a November scoop, with Mary Bunnell, Claire McCartin, and Mary Melillo on her staff. Music hath charm, all right, for East Haven High's brain children, if the oh's and ah's heard from all when the Wurlitzer jukebox was presented to the school by the Board of Education was any indication. True to the tradition of moving on October first, some seniors found themselves in new surroundings. Homeroom 207 moved down the hall to 205. Senior homeroom 307 was originally 103 and 201, while 209 remained in Home, Sweet Home -room. Our own Nobel prize should go to the Thespians who at a December assembly presented the enjoyable comedy, People Don't Change. The play featured in leading roles juniors Milton Anderson, Warren Johnson and Esther Harrison. We became doubly aware of war conditions when we found that several of our A paper a day brings victory our way. A Nurse in Need and Deed Collecting Scrap lor a Bigger Scrap 30 classmates were joining the colors. Bob Hetfernan, class president, and Bill Walsh, vice-president, enlisted in the Navy, leaving secretary, Astrid Johannesen, and treasurer. Bob Blanchard, to carry on the executive work. It was our job, we felt, to do all we could for our friends on the fighting front, and so the American history classes, led by Barbara McLay, collected enough useful and tasty articles to send out a number of Christmas boxes to alumni in service. In February the big news we had waited so long to hear was announced. Charlotte Gallo and Joe Biondi were elected co-chairman of our Junior Prom. In a patriotic atmosphere, couples danced to the music of Eddie Wittstein's orchestra. Heads of subcommittees were Muriel Cook, Claire Mc-Cartin, Joe Steiner, and Bob Blanchard. With Bill Spencer, Roger Frey, and Bob Sperry worthy additions to the team, basketball found no lack of support, even if games had to be held in the afternoon because of the gym's being used as an emergency hospital. Cheering the Smithmen on to victory were cheerleaders Bettie Green, Charlotte Gallo, Mary Bunnell, and Helen Morse. With these appointments the class of '44 closed its roster of school activities for the vear until vacation was over again. Senio Even Madame Swami and her crystal ball couldn't foretell the fun and fame in store for us in our senior year. Joseph Biondi took the class spotlight in October in his election to senior presidency, with Judson Moore, vice-president, Bernice Gehrke, secretary, and John Brereton, treasurer. John was also elected president of the Student Council, assisted by Susanne Aitro and Mildred DuMonde, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer. Other senior spokesmen in our student government were Mary Bunnell, Salvatore Carbone, and Evelyn Eberth. The first fun-fest of the year was the A.A. Rally and Dance, held in November in St. Vincent's church auditorium. Cheerleaders and the Pep Club were sponsors. The co-editors of the Comet, Esther Harrison and Astrid Johannesen, and assistants Charlotte Gallo and Elizabeth Gillis really started something in their Buy a Jeep campaign begun in November. Thomas Friscoe was the persuasive going, going, gone man at the jeep auction in January, when the entire student body assembled in the gym and sat on newspapers (later contributed to the paper salvage drive) bidding money in war stamps for such priceless articles as Mr. Fagerstrom's necktie and a big, ripe banana! At the jeep dedication ceremonies, concluding the drive, a committee including Esther Harrison, Astrid Johannesen, and Elizabeth Gillis, turned over to the government, two jeeps purchased by East Haven High, the equivalent of $2300, and at the same time presented the school with a hundred dollar bond. During the exercise a real The Power Behind Our Prom Promenading in Our Gym 31 jeep was on display at the front of the auditorium. In the sports field, seniors, Joseph Biondi, Frank Catalano, Thomas Hanley, Salvatore Carbone, Herman Johns, James MacKinnel, William Spencer, and George Weber, captained by Roger Frey, with Jack Breretori managing, were certainly worthy of our class cheers. Our Smithmen of 1944 are really sportsmen, fair and challenging. Astrid Johannesen was given the title of East Haven High's D. A. R. Citizenship Girl for 1944 in a January ballot. As further proof that this was a year of firsts , students were invited to attend religious education classes for the first time in the school's history. A new drama workshop promised a lively season in play productions. Their first presentation was called Pearls, and was enacted for assembly by the members of the workshop. In February the new Pioneer chiefs were announced by Miss Ethel Kennedy; our yearbook was to be under the capable direction of Bernice Gehrke and Elizabeth Gillis, co-editors, and Jean Gino, associate, with Lev-erett Clark managing the business board- There are budding orators among us, the American Legion oratorical contest, in February revealed. Among the seven seniors competing, Jean Gino was awarded first prize, Lorraine Karbowski, second prize, and Ruth Brockett, third prize. George Weber and William Jackson deserve the honor of being the first seniors to leave our ranks for Uncle Sam's. Other boys who passed the army and navy tests are Leverett Clark, Thomas Friscoe, Gerald Leavstrom, Gordon Mead, and James Minahan. With April showers came the news that Jean Gino, Astrid Johannesen, and Gordon Mead would represent us 97 seniors in their addresses on graduation night. In May, our days in the high school were numbered, and, after surviving the excitement and anxiety about whether we'd pass those fatal exams in June, we were polished seniors, ready for Commencement Exercises. Tonight, when we close our ledger of events with our share of laughter and lamentation, we can only wish the graduation classes of the future as much enjoyment as we have had—in a world of peace. B U Y W A R S T A M P S A N D L I C K T H E 0 T H E R S 1 D E 32 Auction Doubles Goal • Jiminy! Our Jeep To Our Boys on the Road to Victory Present Susanne Aitro—Pins: Sue, to our little senior who always looks as neat as a pin, goes this package of pins, and the hope that they will help you stick to your lovely taste in clothes at all times. Angela Albano—Letter A: Ange, be- cause of the A in both your names, and because you rate a first letter from your classmates, we are giving you the first letter of every alphabet—A. Ray Alderman—List of Branford and E. H. Phone Numbers: To our class heart-breaker , who frequently is in a dither over dates, we have compiled a list of Branford and East Haven phone numbers. Now, Ray, you'll always have a ready stag line. Milton Anderson—Toy Car: Andy , you looked so sharp in your little sedan every time you went whizzing down the street that we decided to give you a little toy car in case your own ever broke down. Alice Averill—Henna Rinse: Alice, your flaming locks have been the envy of the girls in your class. In order that they'll always continue that way, even when they're turning gray, here is a package of henna rinse. Raffie Baldino—Noisemaker: To our quiet senior goes this noisemaker that will keep people aware of your presence. Just click it once or twice. Evelyn Barbary—Stilts: Evie , we puz- zled and wondered over what we should give you, and suddenly the obvious hit us—-your height! But with the help of these stilts you won't have to worry in the future. Hazel Bell—Planter's Nuts: After selling so many different kinds of nuts while working at Kemp's, Hazel, we thought you'd like to have a different kind so here are some from Planter's. Barbara Berner—Songsheet: It has al- ways been the pride of our class to have its own songbird, Barbara. To keep you up on the latest hits, we give you this song-sheet. Joseph Biondi—Address Book -Gavel: Because your own is getting full, Mouse , to you goes this little address book. Now you can just continue on a new page. Also to our Class President, we present a gavel with all the luck in the world from the class of 1944. Robert Blanchard—Picture of Joe Steiner: Such faithfulness as yours toward Joe Steiner we've never seen before, Bob, here's a picture of him for you. Now he can be your pin-up boy. Bettie Bombriant—Nurse's Cap: We certainly did miss you when you left school early to enter Cadet Nursing, Bettie, and to help you along with your uniform, we've made you this little Nurse's cap. Ruth Bowden—Letter M: With you, Ruth, it has always been do or die for dear old Momauguin. We found this letter M for you so you'll always remember to boost your little village. Luke Bowman—Schedule of Classes: Really, Luke, seems as if you don't know the new time schedule of classes this year, because you always missed so many of them. But now you won't have to worry because we've made up this one for you which we think you'll like! The periods are three minutes long and you have 45 minutes to get from class to class. John Brereton—Hat: For our man-about-town, we have this little sport hat. Jack, it's a real, honest to goodness, Chick Terry model, too. Ruth Brockett—Throat Spray: To our little lass with the very little voice, goes this bottle of throat spray, so that at some hectic time in the future, you can really shout! Mary Bunnell—Sewing Kit: Mel , be- cause of the many admiring glances that have been cast at those stunning outfits that you made all by yourself, we decided to give you this sewing kit. Furman Campbell—Picture of John Barrymore: Furman, we all think that you would have given the late John Barrymore some stiff competition for the title of The Great Profile . Here's a picture of the profile, now you can see how nice your side view is. Salvatore Carbone—Knife: Your ambi- tion has always been to be a butcher in a grocery store, Sal . We want to help you with your collection of saws and picks. 33 Here's the first step toward slicing a steak —a butcher's knife. Carmella Castellon—Harry James Record: ''Candy, you have been our chief source of information on the private life and latest recordings of the Trumpet King, Harry James. For you we have one of his records, we hope you don't already own. Frank Catalano—Whistle: Garb , you have an enviable technique in the art of How to Flirt Successfully , but just in case you ever run low on methods, take this whistle that's bound to make everyone within a radius of one mile turn around. Leverett Clark—Vitalis: The way your hair has always been slick and shiny certainly fascinated us, Lev ; we give you a bottle of Vitalis. Slickum, that'll keep it so in the future. Smells good, too. George Coates—Megaphone: George, even when you talk and walk, you are as quiet as a mouse, but now you won't have to worry any more, because for you we have this megaphone. All you have to do is whisper in it, and your voice will be amplified. Jean Cochrane—Hair Pins: Jean, you have said that you never knew what you'd do with your unruly but lovely golden locks, they just wouldn't stay in place. We are presenting you with these hair pins to help you out. Muriel Cook—Vogue: To our active, attractive, young miss, who just has a natural-born eye for the right combinations in clothes we give this copy of Vogue . You'll be a model yet, Muriel! Iris Cove—Test Tube: It was strange to us to look into the chemistry room and see you. Iris, the only she-male there, that we decided this test tube would remind you of it later on. Evan Davies—Chef Hat: Evan, this chef's hat is to remind you of the many hours you spent working at the Waldorf Restaurant dur-in your senior year. Jean Donahue—Paint Set: Looking at some of your excellent art work, Jean, it seems as though you must have been born with a paint brush in your hand. However, just in case you ever lose that one, here's a whole paint set to take its place. Jacqueline Downer—Ping-pong Paddle: To our tomboysterous athlete, goes this ping pong paddle. With the rest of the equipment, Jackie, maybe we can dissuade you from those strenuous games of football. Barbara Dudley—Something from Metcalf's: Barb, since you've been working at Holcombe's Drug Store, you've never set foot inside Metcalf's. We bought this little gift from there just to let you know that they DO sell things. Mildred DuMonde—Sunglasses: Penny , your watery blue eyes and long lashes have always been an eyecatcher for us around school. To be sure that they will always be protected, we give you this pair of sunglasses. Evelyn Eberth—Lipstick: Seems as though you have a new tube of lipstick for every color sweater, Evie . We bought this for you to add to your collection. Shirley Fairchild—White Powder: Gosh, Shirl , you just have no control over those perpetual blushes of yours, but now you'll have nothing to worry about. For you we have this white powder that none'll ever be able to see a blush through. Elvira Fede—Stenog. Notebook: Vira, you've been the pride and joy of the Commercial Department. In order to help you in the business world, we give you this stenog. book. Anne Fitzgerald—Miniature Bike: Those daily trips to the store have us a little worried, Anne. Just in case you have a flat, here's a miniature bicycle that you can always keep handy. Roger Frey—Basketball: Rogo, you captained our basketball team through a hard season. But you and your squad did the most important thing—you kept the spirit of the game alive. We give you this basketball. Thomas Friscoe—Joke Book: Tom, for four years you've been our Bob Hope and Red Skelton. We don't want your wit to ever die out; so we present you with this joke book. Charlotte Gallo—A Pinwheel and a Poem: Charlie, you had us holding our breath when, with a flurry of blue and gold, you did the Whistle Cheer at the basketball games. And now we are giving you this pinwheel and a poem: One long whistle will bring to view— The graceful motions we see in you. Bernice Gehrke—Sugar: Bernie, for you we have some sugar—to preserve your sweetness. George Gilbert—Baby Doll: To Gil, one of the youngest male classmates, there is a very obvious gift. Here it is, Gil, a baby doll. Elizabeth Gillis—A Pen: Liz, because of those swell interviews you've written for the Comet, to you goes this pen, a credit to your genius. 34 Jean Gino—Combs: A pair of combs for you, Jean, in memory of those neat up-swept hair-dos. We hope you'll be able to use them often. Mary Gino—Friendship Ring: Mary, we've been under the impression that sisters fight a lot, but you and Jean have changed our minds. Because of your close relationship, we give you this friendship ring. Evelyn Gould—Change Purse: Ev, we've often wondered how you've managed to carry those large pocketbooks all the time. Just to give your arm a rest, here is a small change purse. Bettie Green—Captain's Hat. Bet, for three years you have been a mainstay on the Varsity Cheerleading Squad. Both the fans and the team members have appreciated your pep. For wonderful cheerleading, we would like you to have this captain's hat. Thomas Hanley—Hair Restorer: Fritz, you have had so many crew-cuts, we're worried about your hair. So, just in case the barber ever overdoes it, use this bottle of hair restorer. Esther Harrison—Recommendation: Polly, you've put a lot of time and work into our school paper, the Comet. Now that you're going to continue in the journalism world, we would like to present you with this recommendation, praising your abilities as a hard worker and a good writer. Donald Hartlin—Model Airplane: Harpo, we discovered a favorite hobby of yours is building planes—so here's one to keep you busy nights. Eleanor Hogan—Glue: Elly, we don't exactly know what attraction there is that always makes you rush off right a'ter school, but we wish you had stayed around more. To try to break you of that disappearing habit, here is a bottle of glue. Now, please, stick around for awhile. William Jackson—Welcome Sign: Wil- liam, like so many American high school boys, you left school early for the armed forces of our country. But we want you to know that we're all waiting for your return. And just to prove it, take this welcome sign. Georgette Jeanfaivre — Comb: Georgie, your long hair was neat and your feather cut turned out just as nice. We hope this comb will keep your hair as lovely as ever. Astrid Johannesen—D.A.R.ling: Strid, we give you this card, because you're the D.A.R.ling of the Class of '44. Herman Johns—-Song Sheet: Bud, we don't think your gift needs any explanation, it's the song sheet, Mary . Grayce Johnson—Shoe Polish: Grayce, To be neat, start at your feet, seems to be your slogan. Many of us have envied your darkly polished loafers. To help you live up to that slogan, we hand you this shoe polish. Lorraine Karbowski—Sailor Pin: Lorraine, to prevent you from becoming lonely while Bob is away, we give you this little sailor pin. Helen Kawra—Earrings: Helen, knowing of your love for earrings, we want to add this pair to your assorted collection. We chose blue ones to go with your lovely blonde hair. Gerald Leavstrom— E : Gerald, through your four years of high school you have been outstanding in efficiency. Here is an E for efficiency. We hope you'll continue in the same manner in your future undertakings. James MacKinnel—Empty Egg Box: Clem, to you goes an empty egg box. But we know your chickens won't let it remain empty tor long. Claire McCartin—Shamrock: For you Liz, our Irish colleen, we've chosen this shamrock, as a symbol of your Irish charm. Barbara McLay — Sailor Doll: Bobbie, knowing of your love for the Navy, we bought this little sailor doll. The only trouble is, we didn't know which one to name it after. So, we're leaving it up to you. Gordon Mead—Vitamin Pills: Gordie, many times we've wondered how you managed to come to school and be so bright after working at the AAA all night. We want you to take these vitamin pills and always maintain your vitality. Mary Melillo—Dancing Doll: Mary, you always seem so at home while you are dancing the bridgeport and the slow drag. Because of your fancy footwork we give you this dancing doll. James Minahan—A Dot: Jimmy, although your gift is a very brief one, we're sure you will appreciate it. So here is a dot- for you know who. Shirley Mirick—Clam Shell: Shirl, be- cause you are such an ardent backer of the Momauguin clam-digger association we want you to have this clam shell. Judson Moore—Boogie Woogie: Jud, memories of your jive sessions still ring through the halls of our Alma Mater. Your famous boogie-woogie renditions, in particular, are never to be forgotten. We present you with this boogie-woogie piece, which we know you won't let remain idle. Julian Morgan—Pin-up Girl: Chuck, for four years we've been wondering if you're really immune to girls. But we would like 35 to know if you can still hold that title of woman-hater after seeing this pin-up girl picture. Helen Morse—Pep: Morsie, you're the smallest bundle of pep we've ever met. Now we don't want you to lose your vitality, so here is a box of Pep. Rachel Myers—Diamond Polish: Rae, your third finger left-hand, bears quite a sparkler. Take this diamond polish to keep it sparkling 'til Kenny comes marching home again. William Norton—Roll of Film: Since you did such a swell job as a photographer for both the Comet and the Pioneer, Bill, we give you this roll of film and hope that you'll keep up your good work. Peggy Ogilvie—First Aid Kit: This world needs many a healing hand, Peggy. We present our future Angel of Mercy with this first aid kit. Catherine Osochowsky—Picture Frame: You're mighty proud of your brother in the Army, Catherine. This picture frame is for his picture, so that your pals can see him as well as hear about him. Helen Paris—Sandwich: Food ranks first among your fancies, Helen. You must be dying for the program to end 'cause you're starved, maybe this Dagwood special will hold you over. Agnes Peterson — Toothpaste: Many friends have been won by your smile of beauty, Agnes. We are giving you toothpaste to keep it lovely. Mary Pommer—Taps: The tapping of your talented toes has often entertained us, Mary, please attach these taps to your dancing shoes. Angelina Porto—Hair Ribbon: A colorful ribbon usually adorned your up-to-the-minute hair style, Angie. Add this ribbon to your collection. Eleanor Poulton—Toy Boat: Knowing your fondness for sailing, Eleanor, we give you this boat in order that you may continue with your hobby. Mary Powell—Copy of a Hymn: We've enjoyed your choir singing, Mary, and this is a copy of a favorite hymn, which we'd like to have you sing for us sometime. June Proxee—Magazine: Til He Comes Marching Home , June, can well be your theme song and until then you can bide your time by reading this magazine. Martha Sanderson—Red Ink: You used red ink, Martha, and to prove that we think it was a cute idea, we're giving you an extra bottle of bright red ink. Eleanor Savo—A Picture of a Wolf: We don't mean to insinuate that there's a wolf in your life, Eleanor, but to remind you of the bakery where you spent many youthful hours. Gloria Savo—An I'm Gloria Plaque: Remember, Gloria, how people confused you with your sister? But if you wear this plaque which says I'm Gloria , that mistake can be avoided. Donald Schroeder— Romeo and Juliet : Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet has nothing on our class lover, Don; take this copy of the play to get a few more pointers. Georgianna Shepard—Theater Pass: You usually may be found at the movies on your free evenings. Georgianna, so here's a pass so that you can see one show on us. Eunice Sherman—Wedding Ring: That sparkling glimmer from your third finger, left hand, can mean only one thing, Eunice. A wedding ring will complete the set and lots of luck! Marion Shore—Cleaning Fluid: The entire class admires your spic and span appearance, Marion; this cleaning fluid will surely make you always look this way. Lois Simmonds—Piece of String: Here's a piece of string, Lois, on which you can keep your many gentleman friends. William Spencer—Gold Star: Because of your work on the basketball court, Bill, your pals call you Star Spencer. This gold star will go with your nickname. Joe Steiner—Pair of Silver Wings: Since Jud and Bob are in the Air Corps, we don't want you to be lonesome, Joe. Take these wings and join them. Genoefa Szuszkiewicz—Ping-Pong Ball: Ping-pong champ for two consecutive years! That's some title, Genoefa! We're giving you an extra ball in case you mislay one of your own. Katherine Tolento — Pound of Peanuts: Although you're no bigger than a pound of peanuts, Katherine, you've made yourself known by your sweet personality and nice appearance. Martin Tower — Half-pint Container: A half-pint container to our half-pint senior, but never mind, Marion, it's quality, not quantity, that really counts. How about it? Geraldine Warner—List of Prompter's Calls: Knowing your fondness for Foxon's old fashioned dances, Gerry, we hope that in the future these calls will remind you of the fun you've had there. George Weber—Sleeping Pills: Although you were a live wire on a basketball court. Pope, your bobby was sleeping in class. Frances Williams—Letters of E. H.: Well, Fran, lots of boys have won their letters because of their athletic activities, and we think that you deserve the school letters for your swell work, too. 36 'Tu.tu.te Time: 1954. Setting: Editorial room. Editors: Susanne Aitro, Mary Bunnell, Muriel Cook, Mildred DuMonde, Mary Pommer, and Jerrie Warner. M. C. Our classmates will certainly be surprised when they receive their copies of this Who's Who of the Class of 1944. S. A.: Good old East Haven High! J. W.: There were some changes made. M. B.: You ought to know—with four chil- dren. M. P.: You haven't been rationed—with twins. M. D.: Come now. Do you realize we go to press in just about an hour? Let's make this checkup final. Here goes: George Weber, that handsome hunk of humanity, has a school to reform bad boys. Statistical Lev Clark is his right hand man. Eleanor Savo owns a bakery. Her experience at Wolfe's aided her success. Attractive lass, Muriel Cook, is a well-known fashion designer. Tom Friscoe, who always laughed heartily at his own jokes, is M.C. for the Ha! Ha! Ha! radio show. Songbird Bettie Green is soloist for the presentation. Featured stars are the air lanes Talkative Twosome Katherine Tolento and Helen Kawra. Mary Bunnell has become Mrs. Bud Johns. They’re co-owners of the Capitol Theatre. Andy Anderson is head salesman for the Elevator Shoes Concern owned by Joe Biondi. Catherine Osochowsky is their secretary. Lorraine Karbowski and Shirley Fairchild have organized the U. S. Navy Wives Association. Gordon Mead, Governor of Connecticut, recently married his childhood sweetheart, Lois Simmonds. There is a new restaurant on Chapel Street. Just Stop at Steiner's Sauerkraut, Sausage Specialties and ask for Joe. M. B.: Our first woman senator is Iris Cove. Mrs. Bill Hinckley, the former Eleanor Hogan, and Genoefa Szuszkiewicz are co-founders of the All-American Sports College. Agnes Peterson's face can be seen smiling from the Beamers’ Gleam toothpaste ads, photographed by that ace photographer Bill Norton. Richard Saville now manages the New York Opera Company which stars Barbara Berner as leading songstress. Last week, Evelyn Gould won the world's title as top woman parachutist, and Evelyn Barbary completed her fifth tour as concert pianist. Something new has been added to Holcomb's. Yes, Mary Pommer is now chief pharmacist. Eleanor Poulton is the star of the Ice Ca-pades. Her own skating rink was the successful incubator. Peggy Ogilvie has recently worked her way up to become the Superintendent of New Haven Hospital. Her co-assistants are Elvira Fede and Shirley Mirick. 37 M. P.: Bob Blanchard is an up and coming young engineer. Raffie Baldino is his private secretary. George Coates and George Gilbert are making plans for building airplanes. What kind? Silent airplanes, of course! William Jackson is producing one of Luke Bowman's latest plays on Broadway. Heartbreaker Ray Alderman is the leading man. Fred Burdette and Evan Davies are running the Davies and Burdette Detective Agency. Their secretary, June Proxee, informed us that they just recovered that portrait of Mr. Fagerstrom which established Jean Donahue as one of the country's greatest artists. Esther Harrison has just been appointed editor of the Ladies' Companion. Julian Morgan is now a model for Mary Gino who took over Jay Storm's business. Gerald Leavstrom, our poet laureate, writes the daily poem for The New York Times. Georgette Jeanfavire and Bob McLay are now checking hats at the Ritz Plaza. Jerrie Warner created that new type of swing music you hear everywhere. Hit it, Jerrie! J. W.: Mary Powell certainly made a name for herself. She's now singing in Georgi-anna Shepard's famous all girl choir. Marion Tower started an organization for all the Foxonites with Marion Shore sponsoring it. Old Fashioned dancing every night in the week is their motto. Did you hear about Angelina Porto, that very shy girl? Well, she married a well-known actor. She and Helen Morse are living together while Angie's husband is in Hollywood. Bob Dudley, that girl with the wonderful voice, is now a commentator on the air. Frances Williams is swimming in the Olympics this year, and Helen Paris is coaching her. Of course, you know Helen and Tommy Agro were married years ago and now proudly show off their three little WAVES . Alice Averill's beautiful red hair won her the lead in the new picture. The Red Head. Hazel Bell, always an outstanding orator in our Problems Class, is now campaigning for Mary Melillo as State Representative from this district. Rachel Myers, who married immediately after graduation, now has five boys. This basketball team is coached by Jacqueline Downer. Bettie Bombriant is Director of Nurses at Saint Raphael's Hospital. M. C.: 1 picked up a copy of AM the other day and found Elizabeth Gillis and Astrid Johannesen's names on the editorial staff. Elizabeth wrote that feature on Jud Moore's band, the Jud Jivers . James MacKinnel, our most promising chicken farmer, won the state-wide Who Can Lay the Biggest Egg? contest. Jack Brereton's society We Put a Jinx on Anything is quite successful mainly because Gloria Savo and Ruth Bowden are such expert saleswomen. Rogo Frey had the distinction of being chosen on the All-American basketball team for 1950. Eunice Sherman is another of our alumnae to be honored; she poses as a photographer's model. Jean Cochrane upset standards by becoming our first plumberette. She's doing a gushing business. Sue Aitro, our Collegiate Miss, was chosen college carnival queen. Penny DuMonde's eyes are certainly famous. They're photographed for those Maybelline ads. Martha Sanderson is kept busy answering the fan mail of Frank Sinatra's daughter who, reversing her father's fame, has all the fellas swooning in the aisles. Don Schroeder is the game warden for Connecticut and finds this work pleasing as well as interesting. Don will cook 38 your goose if you Foxonites violate the hunting laws. S. A.: James Minahan has taken over Harry James' orchestra and is now the nations' top trumpet player. Carmella Castellon and Claire McCartin are now business partners. They run a snappy drive-in stand called Candy and Liz's . That Tom Hanley and Sal Carbone battery is certainly keeping the New York Yankees in first place. With flashy outfielders like Star Spencer and Garb Catalano, they're sure to win the pennant. Jean Gino, that famous woman chemist, has discovered the cure for Ah-ah-choo , pardon me, hay fever. Ruth Brockett is happily married to Bill, her high school sweetheart, and carries on her work writing novels. Evelyn Eberth and Angela Albano recently built a beautiful library for the Bookworm Club. Don Hartlin, a hero in the last war, now owns a string of alleys in New York. Charlotte Gallo, our cute cheerleader in high school, is the editor of the Morning Glory, and Furman Campbell is her publicity manager. No doubt you know that Bernie and Fitzi, those singing sensations at the Hawaiian Ball Room in Florida, are Bernice Gehrke and Anne Fitzgerald. Grayce Johnson, the girl who always wore highly polished shoes, now manages the Shinola Satiny Shiny Shoe Polish Company. 39 the ja.ljht ofi '7'osnot'tous Robert Lorenzen Charles Castellon Robert Heiteman Top to bottom: Stardusters Raymond Alderman William Kelsey George Kappler Milton Anderson George Weber 40 (Junior 1 55 First Row, left to right: M. Miller, A. DeMusis, F. Mele, M. Camposano, J. Lips, A. De Palma, J. Kmetzo, M. De Wolfe. V. Parilla, R. Cacace, G. Lamb, D. Seibold, J. Danielson, E. Hearn. Second Row. left to right: C. Robbins, B. Carlson, E. Boucher. W. Taconis, C. Simoni, J. Ayr. C. Shultz, B. Tansey, R. Etter, L. Griffiths, D. Howard, M. Clancy, S. White, E. Ceferelli, T. Campbell, R. Iaguessa, C. Strandberg. Third Row, left to right: R. Griswold, L. Scalia, C. Gimple, H. Ewart, E. Donroe, W. McBirney, A. Nelson, B. Clark, R. Pemberton. C. Kyle, R. Marcotte, W. Brockett, J. Parsons, F. Barker, W. Staplins. Fourth Row, left to right: B. Wassmer, E. Homer, B. Young, E. Meeker, L. Milchert, L. Blanchard, C. Thompson, A. Lofquist, G. Melillo, G. Wentch, E. Morse, M. Smith, S. Keeler, C. Kelsey, M. Bixby, C. Hibson, V. Selfors. Fifth Row, left to right: A. Tregonning, R. Ingham, L. Frantz, M. Dionne. C. Toth, G. Reed, D. Wilson, L. Haley, J. Stankiewitz, E. Smith, M. Pollio, A. Binder, D. Del Porno. Sixth Row, left to right: R. Gandossy, J. Redman, W. Brown, W. Renchy, J. Sedon, R. Leona, P. Mullen. J. Fiondella, H. Leper, F. Stevens, M. Keay, D. Anderson. K. Hall, W. Mullen. The Juniors are the prom'' inent set. Their prom set a new record in fun and frivolity, the pride and joy of the co-chairmen Tansey and Anderson and advisers, Miss Alice Hall and Mr. Thomas Murray. Jt o ove that even in wartime youth (making its own entertainment) can have a good time. The future '45-ers are serving the Blue and Gold on National Honor Society, Comet, and Leadership Club, adding vim and vigor to the sports program! JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated, left to right: M. DeWolfe, secretary; A. De- Palma, president; J. Kmetzo, vice-president; V. Parilla, treasurer. Advisers (standing): Mr. Thomas Murray, Miss Alice Hall. 42 komote @LclMl First Row, left to right: B. Porter, V. Carlson, J. Myers, M. Piombino, V. Underwood, C. Marzula, V. Brockett, R. Fiondella, H. Cox, B. Jaspers, S. McComb, R. Cassel, R. Setaro, E. DeFelippo, T. Aitro, N. Boutelle. Second Row, left to right: S. Mascola, P. Bertier, A. Pesce, F. Faulkner, I. Perrotti, J. Shanahan, C. Farguharson, E. Vanacore, M. Mauberger, E. Doody, J. Dube, L. Monroe, P. Zambrano, L. Cretella, M. Riccio, E. Doebrick, M. Nuzzo, L. Horrigan, R. Dumark. Third Row, left to right: B. Corbett, V. Scalia, F. Mac, A. Lepone, I. Kyle, B. Beardsley, P. Harris, W. Harris. T. Keyes, B. Hagerty, D. Reardon. D. Caswell, J. Siplicicz, J. McGouldrick, A. Wright. J. Comstock, E. Tucker. Fourth Row, left to right: S. Reardon, D. Dion, W. Hayden, P. Ferino, B. Peters. L. Sinniscalci, B. Klein. F. Skut, L. Karpowicz. B. Shamp, S. Civitello, B. Reed. R. Stebbins, G. Malinosky, M. Wahlstrom, J. De Lucia. Fifth Row, left to right: R. Burdette. C. Sturgis, L. Wendt, M. Page, J. Callahan, M. Johnson. F. Bombriant, B. Daniels. L. Ramsey, W. Shutski, J. Osborn, E. Zarvich, B. Bowden, J. Gargone, C. Paradis. D. Kane. F. Fountain, W. Gar-gone, Mr. W. E. Fagerstrom. Sixth Row, left to right: S. Eauer, S. Lofquist, J. Sandrey, D. Gillis. G. Vandermaelen, W. Binder, J. Toth. W. Sund- berg, A. Legg, F. Onofrio, R. Pohlman, M. Anderson. A. Cianciola, J. Toohey, W. Hinckley. J. A. Alberino, P. Sherman. Seventh Row, left to right: R. Pickett, R. Bacon. P. Dudley, A. Panico, C. Spiegel. E. Ostignuy, D. Okraska, F. Nicotero, J. Howard, A. Averill, J. Gehrke, W. Ford, A. Picconelli. J. Casanova. We might call our class of '46 the Spirited Sophomores. They're the cinnamon in the apple pie of school activities, advised by Miss Mary Sharon and Miss Laura O'Connor. Their excellent records in backing drives and collections speak for themselves. Two successful class dances have already been chalked up with more fun-full activities still in store. Represented on the Comet, Cheerleader's Squad, and the Honor Roll, the class promises great things. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS First Row, left to right: H. Cox. vice-president; R. Fiondella. secretary; B. Jaspers, treasurer; P. Smith, president. Second Row, left to right: Miss Mary Sharon and Miss Laura O'Connor, faculty advisers. 43 Trelhman First Row, left to right: I. Psillas. J. Clapp, L. Orlando, D. Castellon, J. Brown, C. Granata, A. Vitale. T. Graham, J. McManus, F. Igo, A. Mascola, R. Lillo. P. Rowley. M. Bresnan, M. Barnes, G. Salvo, P. McGouldrick, A. Del Vecchio. Second Row, left to right: F. Setaro, S. Strickland. E. Lufcenow, G. Nunziante, A. Shurrette, L. Civitello, F. D'Onofrio, J. Seibold, P. Mozealous, J. Williams, E. Zambrano, P, D.obrosky, A. Woychowski, R. Kirste, B. Sisson, B. Post, B. Cianelli. E. Kiggins, J. Deren. A. Tuthill. Third Row, left to right: G. Munson, F. Tinari, A. Viscu30. B, Melillo, D. Yeomans. T. Pellegrino, B. Downer, F. De Palma, S. Manch. C. Kelsey. M. Swanson, G. Billings. A. Piccionelli. R. Farquharson, B. Hogan, M. Wardle, S. Burns. B. Barnes. A. Maio, F. Cambpell, R. Connors. Fourth Row, left to right: H. Selfors, M. Sale. H. Co Francesco, C. Cody, J. Applegate, M. Steiner, L. Radwin, N. Hartlin, L. Eno, B. Dion, H. Pisano, B. Norwood, P. Sorvillo, R. Wright, B. Cooper, C. Keeler, J. Onofrio, L. Biondi, E. Doebrick, D. Scalia, H. Vandermaelen. Fifth Row, left to right: J. Sause, M. Keyes, M. Stanley, R. Sperry, J. Cook, W. Swanson, L. Hibson. Sixth Row, left to right: A. French. F. Altieri, V. Baldino, J. Brooks. L. Errati, B. Bradley, A. Moore, R. Gustafson, S. Blanchard, A. McGuire, M. Cook. G. Backert, D. Beebe, M. Yaeger, E. Meeker, A. Horton, A. Criscuolo, M. Lucibello, R. Young. B. Powrie, S. Chiarmonte, E. Owen. Seventh Row, left to right: G. Chamberlain, S. Goodrich, P. Albano, G. Norden, R. Rose, J. Melillo, D. Moore, R. Fairchild, E. Myers, C. Pecoraro, H. Lendroth, R. Wilson, C. Finnegan. G. Guliami, A. Leslie. D. Ryan. C. DuMonde. 'Twas almost Foxon's Freshman Frolic in '44 when Julie Seibold was elected chairman. With three years yet to sprint, the dust they kicked up in their first year in the scrap drive, and the jobs well done in the Student Council, say, You, Frosh, are A-l . With Miss Gladys Zulauf and Mr. Joseph Mayo as skipper-advisers, full speed ahead! FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS First Row, left to right: F. Igo, vice-president; A. Mascola, secretary; T. Graham, treasurer; J. McManus, president. Second Row, left to right: Mr. Joseph Mayo and Miss Gladys Zulauf, faculty advisers. 44 Pioneer First Row, lelt to right (seated): M. Pommer, J. Gino, B. Gahrke, E. Gillis, E. Harrison, A. Johannesen. Second Row, hit to right: Mis3 Ethel Kennedy, faculty adviser; C. Osochowsky, A. Albano, L. Clark, S. Aitro. L. Karbowski, W. Norton. J. Minahan, M. Cook. Third Row, left to right: H. Morse, M. Du Monde, G. Warner, B. Green, M. Bunnell, G. Szuszkiewicz. CO-EDITORS Bernice Gehrke Elizabeth Gillis Associate Editor Jean Gino Business Manager Leverett Clark STAFF Susanne Aitro Angela Albano Mary Bunnell Muriel Cook Mildred Du Monde Charlotte Gallo Bettie Green Esther Harrison Astrid Johannesen Lorraine Karbowski James Minahan Helen Morse William Norton Catherine Osochowsky Mary Pommer Martha Sanderson Genoefa Szuszkiewicz Geraldine Warner Faculty Adviser, Miss Ethel Kennedy We acknowledge with lasting appreciation the aid of Mr. John McPartland with the Class Prophecy, Miss Gladys Zulauf with the Class History, Miss Katherine Keser with the Class Gifts, Miss Libertina De Louise with the patrons and advertising. Miss Jean Hoxie with the art, and Miss Mary Sharon with the typing. 46 1944 Pioneer calling all able-bodied seniors November 9 . . . struggling students over low 207 . . . Miss Kennedy's well-being unimpaired . . . start from scratch . . . class votes colors dark green and cream . . . embossed yearbook cover chosen .. . groups plunge into art, class will, prophecy, gifts, history . . . but no theme ■ . . students pose for Mr. Storm . . . ohs, ahs, ughs when proofs appear . . . flashbug Bill Norton snaps school at work and play . . . Pioneer staff eliminations . . . Lev Clark perspires as ad-prospects say No—no ads for duration . . . student writeups written, corrected, written again . . . hunt for theme . . . but still no theme . . . class poems submitted . . . patron and patroness canvassers ask for help . . . lists come in gradually . . . samples of art come to 207 . . . after school hours, all for yearbook . . . deadlines coming up! ... in Comet the announcement—Gehrke, Gillis, Clark, and Gino take Pioneer reins in hand . . . happy day—we've found our theme . . . and those gremlins who hound the seniors for Pioneer payments . . . typists clicking the keys . . . what's been planned in our minds, now becoming visible . . . Pioneer distribution day set . . . page proofs checked, double checked . . . Pioneer goes to press . . . nothing left to do but wait— and worry . . . Seniors, we give you your classbook, the Pioneer. Left to Right: M. Du Monde, E. Gillis, J. Gino, E. Harrison, S. Aitro. M. Bunnell, M. Cook. 47 JQepte5entatiire 5 ofi Unity STUDENT COUNCIL First Row, left to right: V. Underwood. R. Cassel. B. Hogan, B. Eeardsley, M. Du Monde. S. Aitro, J. Ayr. E. Eberth, J. Onofrio, J. McDonough. Second Row, left to right: Miss Alice Hall, faculty adviser; A. Barnum. R. Crisci, M. De Wolfe. S. White, C. Strandberg, J. Tarr, B. Jaspers, F. Fountain, M. Bunnell, A. Mascola. Mr. Carl Garvin, faculty adviser. Third Row, left to right: O. Di Verniero, P. Ferino, C. Du Monde, R. Corbett, C. Finnegan, F. Nicotero, F. Igo, A. Crescenti, W. Andrea. L. Monroe. The meeting will come to order ' said the newly elected president, John Brereton. The first meeting of the Student Council was under way. Each of the homerooms elected two reliable representatives. Forty delegates composed the Student Council, which under the guidance of Miss Alice Hall and Mr. Carl Garvin, do meet monthly to discuss the problems of the school. Together they put on the successful War Stomp, which helped to raise money for our jeeps. They pitched in, too, to sponsor the paper drive throughout the year—a fine example of initiative and progress. Left to Right: S. Aitro, vice-president; J. Brereton. president; M. DuMonde. secretary-treasurer. 48 “The (2omet First Row, left to right: B. Gehrke, M. DuMonde, M. Cook, A. Johannesen, E. Harrison, E. Gillis, N. Boutelle. B. Young. Second Row, left to right: E. Homer, B. Tansey, B. Jaspers. L. Monroe, P. Harris, M. Bunnell, R. Brockett, C. Strandberg, R. Etter, Miss Hortense Galin. faculty adviser. Third Row, left to right: R. Cassel, R. Papale, B. Berner. R. Crisci. D. Del Pomo, C. Farquharson, T. Aitro, S. Aitro. EDITORIAL BOARD Co- Editors Esther Harrison Astrid Johannesen Assistant Editors Charlotte Gallo Elizabeth Gillis Feature Editor Muriel Cook School News Editor Mildred DuMonde Assistant School News Editor Ruth Brockett Associates Barbara Berner Dolores Del Pomo Elaine Homer Rose Papale Theresa Aitro Rachel Crisci Carol Farquharson Leona Monroe BUSINESS BOARD Business Manager Muriel Cook Assistant Business Managers Nancy Boutelle Rhoda Cassel Associates Susanne Aitro Mary Bunnell Shirley Cordner Bernice Gehrke Betty Tansey Pearl Harris Betty Jaspers Mary Melillo Carolyn Strandberg (Member ■ 4SS0O est .1921) Co-editors Polly and 'Strid snapped into work on first Comet of year under the deft guidance of Miss Hortense Galin, faculty adviser . . . Is the spacing right? . . . off to Branford printers!! . . . presses roar over night . . . Staff's spectacular activities: who s to forget Friscoe's going, going, gone at the War Stamp January auct,on--the two )eeps you purchased in Get Behind the Jeep” campaign . . . Tell It To The Editors 'he Come Mail Box . . . Comet Capers on Mar. 24 . . . Business Board has new adviser, Miss Margaret Lowe . . . Scoop: Sadie Hawkins Dance a huge success for B. B. 49 attain (folnj Up - - THESPIAN TROUPE NO. 63 Sealed (on floor), left to right: B. Corbett. B. Young. Seated, left to right: B. Tansey. L. Monroe, C. Massala, B. Gehrke, C. Strandberg, G. Warner. Standing, leit to right: H. Morse, E. Harrison, Mrs. Russell P. Hunter, faculty adviser; J. Osborn. Announcer: There Are No Little Things,' a radio play presented by the Thespian Troupe 63. Reaction—Classes sit back and relax, knowing that the next few minutes are ones they'll enjoy. Throughout the year the Thespians promote the importance of drama. Students who are initiated into this group learn the fundamentals of expression. This year under the Thespian's sponsor, Mrs. Russell P. Hunter, a Dramatic Workshop has been established as a class which has given the school fine entertainment. Officers of the year were Betty Tansey, president; Bernice Gehrke, secretary-treasurer; and Carolyn Strandberg, vice-president. Emoting in the Workshop 4- o not Glijkt First Row, lelt to right: E. Earbary, L. Simmonds, T. Friscoe, vice-president; G. Mead, president; D. Seibold, secretary; I. Minahan, treasurer; S. Aitro, J. Gino. Second Row. lelt to right: H. Morse, B. Green, V. Parilla. M. Dion, M. Cook, E. Gillis, E. Harrison, A. lohannesen, M. Pommer, M. Gino. Third Row, lelt to right: M. Sanderson, I. Kmetzo, A, Nelson, R. Blanchard, R. Pemberton, A. DePalma, B. Tansey. A CHAIN OF PROGRESS—under the skillful guidance of Miss Zita Matthews. 1938—Athena Chapter comes to life. 1944—102 shining stars. SCHOLARSHIP—Inducted promising scholars at annual assembly. LEADERSHIP—Conducted open house for eighth graders and a reception for new students. SERVICE—Assisted in making Honor Roll. CHARACTER—Awarded special passes and outside privileges. 51 CHEERLEADERS First Row, left to right: H. Morse, B. Green, Captain; R. Fiondella. Second Row, left to right: M. Bunnell, B. Jaspers. Mr. Joseph Mayo, faculty adviser; C. Gallo, L. Munroe. 'Team 'Team 1 The bleachers filled with cheering E.H.H.S. students, while Smithmen throw a long pass, shoot, make a basket—thrilling moment. The students, who work at games, and the Cheerleaders, attractively dressed in blue and gold uniforms, are Pep Club members. Especially active this year, their Cheerleaders' Dance was a great success. The Pep Club, an offspring of the Athletic Association, is the activating force, which raises funds to back the basketball team and support the Blue and Gold Varsity show, which will be presented again as soon as restrictions are lifted. These activities are sponsored by Mr. Joseph Mayo. PEP CLUB First Row, left to right: M. Pommer, president; B. McLay, C. Simoni, secretary-treasurer; J. Clapp, N. Boutelle; vice-president; T. Aitro. Second Row, bit to right: Mr. Joseph Mayo, faculty adviser; S. Aitro, G. Szuszkiewicz, G. Billings, R. Cassel, R. Saville. Third Row, bit to right: H. Morse, B. Green, L. Munroe, B. Nelson, B. Jaspers, M. Bunnell, R. Fiondella. 52 -tjaimonij in ■Occo’id First Bow, left to right: W. Gargone, H. Iezzi, G. Salvo, D. Moore. Second Bow, left to right: P. Ferino, B. Corbett, R. Burdette, G. Lips. Seated (at piano): B. Klein. Third Bow, left to right (standing): R. Verdi, B. Tansey, C. Strandberg, Mrs. Wilhelmina Strandberg, faculty adviser. First Bow, left to right: G. Nunziante, S. Young, L. Orlando, J. Deren, F. Campbell, R. Campbell, B. Hogan. F. Moos-dorf, B. Post. Second Bow, left to right: B. Daniels, J. Clapp, M. Miller, B. Cooper, J. Callahan. G. Munson, M. DeWolfe, D. Reardon, A. Mascola, J. Applegate, E. Poulton, R. Farquharson. Third Bow, left to right: I. Cove, J. Donahue. L. Blanchard. A. Averill, E. Gould, E. Meeker, F. Fountain, G. Backer, V. Pagano, L. Ramsey, W. Schutsky, B. Norwood, J. Onofrio, A. McGuire. B. Berner. Fourth Bow, left to right: A. Maio, M. Stanley, J. Williams. E. Doebrick, M. Swanson, D. Metcalf, C. Thompson, S. Blanchard, B. Melillo, J. Cichoski, M. Lucibello, R. Young. Fifth Bow, left to right: F. Andrea, I. Kmetzo, A. Leslie. R. Pohlman, F. Burdette, I. Parsons, W. Tansey, D. Ryan, A. Gruia. Black-robed choristers holding lighted candles effectively ushered in the Christmas season at one of the Glee Club and Orchestra assemblies under the direction of Mrs. Wilhelmina Strandberg. The many assembly programs offered by the Music Department served as first-class morale builders. 53 “TlaJjfjLC First Row, left to right: H. Paris, F. Catalano. V. Selfors, M. Melillo, G. Szuszkiewicz, R. Brockett, E. Davies. G. Warner. Second Row, leit to right: J. Gina. T. Friscoe, lieutenant; E. Barbary, social chairman; E. Eberth, lieutenant; P. Ogilvie, lieutenant; A. Albano. chairman, treasurer; M. Pommer, hospitality chairman; C. Gallo, corresponding secretary; S. Carbone, lieutenant; S. Aitro. Third Row, left to right: Miss Daisy Geenty, faculty adviser; R. Alderman, L. Bowman, M. Anderson. H. Bell. D. Wilson, G. Reed, B. Dudley, W. Norton. J. Moore, J. Redman, B. Gehrke. H. Morse. Fourth Row, left to right: G. Jeanfaivre, B. McLay, S. White. C. Robbins, C. McCartin, C. Castellon. B. Green, S. Fairchild. M. Gino, H. Kawra. With the efficiency of our Traffic Squad, the halls of E.H.H.S. are in order. Keeping the passing traffic calm, taking charge of the lights, and keeping the halls neat are tasks that the members of this organization accomplish. They have duties, such as: taking charge of the cafeteria, assisting at assembly programs, and aiding in grade school activities. Courtesy, cooperation, responsibility, and leadership are the traits necessary for a Traffic Squad member. Induction ceremonies are held annually for fortunate students. This traffic system is under the direction of Miss Daisy C. Geenty. 54 -flllo Retire HOSTESS CLUB Sealed, leiI to right: D. Beebe, treasurer; T. Aitro, president; M. Cook, secretary. Standing, left to right: R. Cassel, vice-president; N, Boutelle, Miss Alice Hall, faculty adviser; M. Swanson, M. Bresnan. The Hostess Club is sponsored by Miss Alice Hall, head of the Homemaking Department. The purpose of this club is to develop poise and dignity among the girls. During the year the club has given many teas for the faculty and honor students and has sponsored a tour around the high school for the Rotary Club. Hook urotmd and Jlilfiaiij -flld The Bookworms were organized in 1943. The meetings are informal with book discussions and practice in library work. Each person belonging to the club plans to be in the library during free periods and often is in charge of the desk at this time. The Library Aids are volunteer helpers who type and do much of the mechanical detail work of the library. First Flow, left to right: Miss Bernice Hall, adviser; G. Leavstrom, D, Del Pomo, president; E. Homer, secretary; E. Eberth. vice-president; T. Aitro. Second Row, left to right: D. Seibold, I. Gino, L. Wendt, M. Page, S. Civitello, E. Meeker, A. Peterson. 55 To Out -QUiel. . . . INTERNATIONAL CLUB First Row, left to right: V. Underwood. C. Tucker, S. Keeler, J. Gino, B. Gehrke, C. Strandberg, E. Gillis, S. Aitro, B. Beardsley. Second Row, left to right: E. Eberth, M. Sanderson, M. Bunnell, B. Tansey, E. Harrison, G. Reed, C. Toth, L. Frantz, A. Johannesen, B. Young, R. Etter. Third Row, left to right: R. Papale, V. Selfors, M. Ogilvie, E. Hearn. W. Mullin, G. Leavstrom, A. Nelson. A. Legge, D. Del Pomo, E. Meeker, M. J. Miller. Buenos Dias, Bonjour, —or just a plain American hello are greetings exchanged in letters between E.H.H.S. language students and students of foreign countries under its sponsor, Miss Sylvia Dworski. The members of this organization are fast becoming adept in their use of other languages. A knowledge of the customs, as well as of the people, and of their correspondent's homelands prove valuable to the members of the International Club. Capable leaders of the club are George Weber, president; Jean Gino, vice-president; and Bernice Gehrke, secretary-treasurer. NOW ON TO SPORTS . . 56 MISSING MISSING K Scotel East Haven . . . 22 Congos . . 21 East Haven . . . 13 Derby . . . 12 East Haven . . . 8 Branlord . . 18 East Haven . . 16 Milford . . 26 East Haven . . 22 Seymour . . 24 East Haven . . 9 Wallingford . 14 East Haven . . 6 Stratford . . 28 East Haven . . 9 Derby . . . 24 East Haven . . 22 Branford . . 30 East Haven . . 8 Milford . . . 18 East Haven . . 14 Seymour . . . 31 East Haven . . 11 Wallingford . . 19 East Haven . . 20 Shelton . . . 25 East Haven . . . 29 Congos . . . 17 They're OH! Sale ball Schedule foot 1944 Date Opponent Where Played April 21 . . West Haven . home April 25 Boardman Trade home r ■ t April 28 . . Wallingford . . away las es« -- '1 ’J.: 3 m m s May 5 . . . Branford . . . . away JJJJ Nit ii HSfK BBS ]Hs; J ' ■ S' jfl ■� ! 35 19 mi llll May 9 . . . Hillhouse . . home KS“ BSE EE. $ ijjj = rtf :r “ ;!3 nil mi ««i May 12 . . . Derby . . home h Nr't - May 16 . . West Haven . . away rw May 19 . . . Milford . . away . . . Seymour . . home May 26 June 2 . . . Shelton . . away Spring on the Diamond June 9 . . . Stratford . . home 59 (fill 4 leGdeiihip @Lu.b First Row, left to right: F. Williams, G. Szuszkiewicz, M. DuMonde. F. Bombriant, M. Bixby, G. Melillo, V. Carlson. R. Cassel. Second Row, left to right: M. Miller. J. Onofrio. A. Picconelli, G. Warner. L. Karbowski. L. Munroe, L. Simmonds, B. Jaspers, N. Bouteile. T. Ailro. Third Row, left to right: G. Fuchs. F. Skut. L. Karpowitz. L. Franyz. J. Stankiewitz. E. Tucker, L. Griffiths. E. Homer, H. Iezzi. Under the direction of Miss Yota Bouzoucas, the squad leaders in the various girls' gym classes have organized the Leadership Club. The object of this club is to give the squad leaders a chance to learn the methods of leading a group of girls. After the business meeting, which is held every Wednesday afternoon in the girls' locker room, the members tumble and play basketball. Miss Bouzoucas has been teaching the girls the technics of refereeing. This training has been very useful in the girls' gym classes for basketball is an important part of the sports schedule. Plans for a softball team and a swimming team are being discussed by the club. Tennis and horseback riding were tops in the girls' roster of spring activities. 60 Top to bottom: £njotjinj School Jlifo e Station EHHS with the daily news. Lunches ala Victory. This is a lovely way to spend an Library learners. Next stop, Foxon. evening. 61 the day Levy Clark made the remark, To be killed means death . . . the day that Bob Lorenzen wore a skirt to school, in protest to the girls' wearing slacks . . . the day Spencer in describing a Shakespearean tragedy said, It seemed kind of dead—there were a lot of murders! . . . the day the boys made a miniature guillotine for English II and tried it out by decapitating a mouse . . . the day that Gordon told a joke occupying twenty minutes of Latin II class and ended it with who wants to buy a pool table . . . AND . • . OFFICE STAFF Miss lean Malcolm, Mrs. Peck, Miss Marian Ambrulevich SCHOOL NURSE Miss Florence Leeds Parker Nurse for East Haven Schools CAFETERIA STAFF Miss Katherine McGovern, Assistant Mrs. Robert Ingham, Manager of Cafeteria Anders Jorgensen Maintenance Department CUSTODIANS John Testa. Assistant Custodian Patrick Eagan, Chief Engineer and Head Custodian Frank Melillo, Assistant Custodian 62 Thomas M. McCarthy Linus J. Swanton Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Webb Howard Flynn George J. Etzel John A. Schmidt Mr. John M. Mele Mrs. Janet A. Mele Fay Mele Dominick Mele Joseph Mele Mr. and Mrs. Leverett C. Clark Phebe Jane Clark Mr. and Mrs. James T. Clark Mr. William A. Gibson Mrs. William W. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cassel Mr. and Mrs. Edgar H. Steege Mr. and Mrs. John Andree Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Potter Rovena L. Rabenold Elsa E. Krailing John L. Melillo R. M. 3 c Mrs. and Mrs. P. Melillo Mr. and Mrs. W. Bourget Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Mead Mr. and Mrs. George E. Wood Alan Mead Helen H. Mulvihill Mrs. Isabel FitzGerald Mary FitzGerald Elizabeth FitzGerald Mr. and Mrs. George A. Colburn. Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Campbell Mrs. Edith McCarthy Mrs. John Stranberg Alpha Tau Sorority Mr. and Mrs. Lewis H. White Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Pommer Bill and Fred Pommer Snoopy McGee Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Powell Winston and Richard Powell. U. S Cy Miss Gladys Zulauf Bernice A. Hall David A. Reed Nathan Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Roy Spencer E. Van Horne Elizabeth Gillis Jacky Spina Lucy V. Trytko Marion Cook Jack LeRoy Louise Stepeck button Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Karbowski Lorraine Bob Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Brunt Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Tower Mr. and Mrs. Irving Cook Miss Evelyn Hotchkiss Miss Marion Tower Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Hogan Eleanor Bill Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Porto Georgette Bill Margaret C. Lowe Dagmar A. Sundberg Mrs. Ida Sundberg Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johannesen Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson May E. Johannesen Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Johannesen Miss Libby J. DeLouise Mr. and Mrs. James Ogilvie Mr. and Mrs. Gus Lane Two Friends Captain Mrs. Samuel H. Rosen Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ude. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. B. Lund Mr. and Mrs. George Sisson Mr. and Mrs. Clifford C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. James Osochowsky Miss Sylvia Dworski Mr. and Mrs. J. N. MacKinnel Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Miss Hortense Galin Jr. Bob Gandossy Ralph Pinto Bill Shute Louis Barraco Mr. and Mrs. George F. Owen Mr and Mrs. W. L. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Fred Streeter Rae Ken Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Myers Bud Lofquist . N. Gus Oswald Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Otto E. Bath Mr. and Mrs. George Tookey Buster Rockwell Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Gandossy Mrs. Henry Selfors Virginia Selfors A friend Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Emons Harry Tucker Mrs. Wm. F. Meeker Edna Meeker Miss Evelyn Alexander Mrs. John Ezold Mrs. Mellie A. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Billings Gloria Billings Paul Billings B. M. 2 c Miss Shirley Butler Miss Myrtle Butler John Mele. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Gino Shirley Keeler Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Keeler Sigma Chi Rho Sorority Dennis W. Ryan. Jr. Miss Marion Gillis Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gillis Petty Officer and Mrs. James W. Malone T Sgt. and Mrs. John W. Sanderson Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Cowles Louis Simoni Mr. and Mrs. Henry Leeper Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bell Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Norton Mr. Wm. H. Day William Norton Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Johnson Omega Phi Sorority Mrs. Irving Simmonds Mr. William Mahoney Eric Gustafson Virginia Shepard Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kennedy Pvt. William J. Kennedy. Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David G. Kelsey Mr. Arthur F. Sperry Miss Ethel Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Beebe Mr. and Mrs. George E. Munson J. Trachtenberg Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Howell Lucy De Caprio Fred De Caprio Phyllis De Caprio Constance Cody Mr. and Mrs. George Sabine Mr. and Mrs. George Beckett Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grover Mr. and Mrs. Duane Koerber Mr. and Mrs. John Tripak Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Doolittle Bobby O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. George Kappler Mr. and Mrs. William Tolento Dotty Seibold Ethelyn Smith Jean Gino Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Aitro 63 Tess Aitro Joe Aitro Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Gallo Helen Malone Munch Betty Doug Anderson Carol Simoni Evelyn Shoemaker Mr. Louis Spina Bernice Gehrke John Gehrke Miss Marion Ambrulevich Mr. and Mrs. William Fagerstrom Miss Mary Rocco Jennie Fontanella Mrs. James Johnson Mr. and Mrs. G. Fontanella Edna Gehrke Nancy Boutelle Mr. and Mrs. J. Baldino Mr. and Mrs. William A. Green Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Leavstrom Ruth V. Leavstrom Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Coyle Marion Coyle Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Gould Helen Shoemaker Evelyn Gould Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Leavstrom Ruth V. Leavstrom Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Da Costa Mrs. Edwin Da Costa Gerald S. Leavstrom Mrs. John Terrace Mr. and Mrs. James Minahan Major and Mrs. Edward S. Webster Stephanie Pashynski Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Peter Motti Mr. and Mrs. T. Barbary Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Loveland Staff Sargeant Joseph Ferraiola Rose Coyle Buddy Clark Gloria Gallo Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Biondi Mr. and Mrs. John Fortino Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Solino Mr. and Mrs. Ginnaro Solino Kathryn Keser Mr. and Mrs. Jerry C. McComb Shirley McComb Candy Castellon Bud Johns Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Cook Patton Jlllt Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Tinari Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Morse Helen and Bill Henry Selfors Jinny Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gilbert Mrs. Henry Sprott George Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Albano Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Caruso Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin E. Newton Angela Albano Mrs. Elizabeth Fede Mrs. Grace Iabichino Mrs. Anthony Falco Mrs. Carmel Fede Mrs. Josephine Fede Mr. and Mrs. Louis Danusiak Mr. and Mrs. Ray Luyckx Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lacey Mr. and Mrs. Kostak Kawra Miss Helen Kawra Mr. C. R. Markham Mr. E. F. Healy Mr. J. A. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bonnell Carl Yulo Mr. and Mrs. Clement Catalano Floria Catalano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Catalano Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Coates Mr. and Mrs. Walter Avery Clyde Coates. Jr. George Coates Sgt. T. Horace E. Redman Eunice Sherman Marion Izzo Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mailliaux Helen C. Cullen. R. N. Miss Adrian Burns Miss Katherine McGovern Mrs. Thomas McGuire Walt Mullen Barb Dudley Doris Blokland Iris Cove Florence Leeds Parker, R. N. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Garvin Miss Susan Gordon Miss Mary Treman Mrs. Mary Puzar Miss Terry Bruno Miss Lena Acampora Mrs. Annette Dickensen Mrs. Louise Hulbert Miss Terry Garitta Mrs. Anna Catalano Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Holcombe Shirley Olson Vidy Moore Bob Mullen Sally Payton Miss Jane Furtak May Giovine June Krasky Eunice Lowell Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Callett and Honey Joe Steiner Mary Lou Steiner Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fairchild Mr. John Mac Arthur Mrs. John Mac Arthur Dorris and Bob Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gehrke Raymond Tellier Mrs. Kay Ohlstrom James Silvia Sammy James T. Gleason Mr. and Mrs. William Downing and Sue Mr. and Mrs. John Knight and Zelda Elaine Miss Hulda Longgard Rev. K. J. S. Blaney Harriet W. Bowman Mr. James Sullivan James Hicks Helen Furtak Mrs. Mary Ladzinska Miss Victoria Alex Miss Anna Salaperto Miss Mary Ottavina Mr. Wm. Cook Miss Rose Picardo Miss Miriam Anthonis Pat Melillo Leo Cretelta Mrs. W. F. Scranton Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Poulton Zita Matthews Mary Murrosk Kosh” Tedesco Russel S. Kabusang Harry E. Provest Mrs. Wm. G. West Joe Puzar Otto Taber Mr. Dennis Garvey Mr. and Mrs. Myre Levine Mrs. A. B. Cove Miss Beth Taylor Miss Lois Simmonds 64 All photographs in this annual b? Mr. Storm of the Ja$ Storm Studios T elepkone 6-6282 65 5 Ckurck Street Mew Haven, Conn. GATHER ’ROUND BULLARD’S JUNIORS! COMPLETE A spanking new Junior Shop, strictly for HOME FURNISHERS YOU — filled with “super” smoothies in sizes 9 to 15 — styled to collect you plenty of compliments. Lots of new cottons, O ready for sunshine and flowers! By Invitation • Dealer Member Grand Rapids Gamble Desmond’s Furniture Makers’ Guild Junior Shop Elm Street, Corner Orange Second Floor New Haven, Conn. W aldorf Compliments of Clothing Company New Haven EAST HAVEN • To Hire For Sale CATERER Cutaways — Tuxedos Full Dress 11 hen better lunches are served Silk. Hats ANTHONY IAGUESSA Caps—-Gowns—Choir Robes Etc. will serve them • 25 Harwick Street East Haven, Conn. Phone 8-3523 70 Center Street Phone 4-3314 66 Compliments of DEPENDABLE LAUNDRY SERVICE TO EAST HAVENERS Since 1885 Gilcrest Angoras Foxon Road East Haven, Conn. Nonpareil Laundry Dry Cleaning Fur Storage 275 Blatchley Ave. Near Grand IV m. C. Strickland Clarke IV. Strickland STRICKLAND SON Compliments of QUALITY WORKMANSHIP DECORATORS MODERATE COST WHITE MOTOR Interior and Exterior Painting COMPANY Telephone 4-2740 135 French Avenue East Haven, Conn. 151 Orange Avenue West Haven, Conn. George A. Sisson INSURANCE Compliments of Fire - Bonds Automobile - Casualty • 21 Chidsey Ave. Frank P. Sulliuan • Hast Haven, Conn. Compliments of The Universal Food Store LOUIS D’ONOFRIO, Proprietor 442 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Greatest Shortage of Beauty Operators E-Oer Known! MARINELLO has maintained the highest standards in Beauty Culture for over forty years. TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO A FINE CAREER BY REGISTERING AT: COADY’S ELM CITY BEAUTY ACADEMY INC. 136 Temple St. New Haven, Conn. Telephone 5-2234 Compliments of East Haven Department Store Telephone 8-6323 MADISON FUR SHOP Quality Furs” 157 Orange Street New Haven, Conn. Success and Best IVishes to the CLASS OF 1944 Marcelle’s beauty Salon Telephone 4-3248 242 Main Street East Haven Connecticut EAST HAVEN 5 10 263 Main St. East Haven, Conn. 68 Compliments of Lenoce’s Flower Shop Telephone 6-5463 691 Grand Avenue, New Haven, Conn. Compliments of Economy Market Compliments of Kane Furniture Co. S P EEDSC RIPT S H ()RT 11A N1) Pathfinder Accounting Comptometer — Typewriting SUMMER TERM STARTS June 19-26 Telephone for Appointment Day and Evening Sessions STONE COLLEGE 129 Temple Street New Haven, Conn. 5-9920 J. CUNNINGHAM DAIRY PRODUCTS Compliments of • A FRIEND Phone 4-0803 Phone 8-5082 Holcombe Drug Co. Prescriptions Mme. Jeanne LaCasse trench Hairdresser Facial, Scalp Treatment Permanent H aving A Specialty 9 Center Street New Haven. Conn. 69 Dr. Arthur B. Bishop Compliments D.D.S. of Dr. O. A. Grenon M.D. CLASS OF Dr. Robert M. Taylor 1947 M.D. Dr. Charles F. Donadio • D.D.S. To the CLASS OF 1944 The Present, the Present is all thou hast Compliments of For thy sure possessing; Like the patriarch’s angel hold it fast Till it gives its blessing. CLASS OF From My Soul and I” Stanza 34 John Greenleaf Whittier 1945 THE CLASS OF • 1946 70 Compliments of Congratu I at ions Best Wishes . . . EAST HAVEN DINER Telephone 4-0140 294 Main Street METCALF’S DRUG STORE CENTRAL CLEANERS Phone 4-0070 Compliments of FOXON STORE 332 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Foxon Road Fast Haven Compliments of P. w. WEBB 206 Main Street East Haven, Conn. For Those IF ho Are Fussy About Their Food Fred’s Restaurant FREDDIE TOM El, Mgr. Regular Dinners Served Daily Meet All Your Friends til Fred’s” Phone 4-2357 274 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Gus’s Main Restaurant (U S SCHUERMANN, Prop. Steaks — Chops Sea Food in Season Phone 4-0204 333 Main Street East Haven, Conn. EAST HAVEN CLEANERS Tailoring — Repairing— Dyei ; Shoe Repairing Telephone 4-110? 30? Main Street East Havin', Conn. 71 Compliments of Compliments of CAPITOL THEATRE EAST HAVEN HOMES o o WOLFE’S QUALITY FOOD SHOP YOUR HOME BAKERY AND DELICATESSEN Distinctive Catering 291 Main Street Phone 4-0256 East Haven, Conn. Maurice S. Bailey Sidney M. Bailey Phone 8-7765 Phone 8-8483 THE BAILEY DAIRY PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM FROM TESTED COWS East Haven, Conn. 72 YALE AMUSEMENT COMPANY Distributors of Automatic Phonographs and Cigarette Machines 941 Grand Avenue JERRY A1TRO, Prop. New and Used Records on Sale Phone 6-5105 ALSO Phonographs for Rental Purpose for Parties and Showers New Haven, Conn. Congratu la! ions KEMPTER DAIRY Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of The Seniors’ Mothers 73 Compliments of Augie’s Auto Repair Compliments of the • 439 Main St. East Haven, Conn. Paramount Theatre Paint With . . . Tel. 4-0482 Prop. Bernard Sachs NU-EN A M E L Compliments of Faint Products Nu-Enamel Paint Store LG-WUK 1 H 5 TO $1.00 STORE The Town’s Friendliest Store” 154 Orange St. New Haven Tel. 5-9332 GENERAL MERCHANDISE 281 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Compliments of Compliments of FOXON THE BOY SCOUTS PIONEER STAFF Troop 5 1944 • • 74 HAMMERSMITH. KORTMEYER CO. Engravers Printers Milwaukee 2, Wisconsin