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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1945 volume:

In appreciation of the unselfish devotion and patient understanding that you have given us during our four years in high school, we, the class of 1945, dedicate this ninth edition of the Pioneer to you, our class advisers, Miss Alice Hall and Mr. Thomas Murray. 4 ftloneet First Row, left to right: Elaine Homer, Leda Milchert, Betty Young, Dorothy Seibold, Dorothy Wilson, Gayle Reed, Shirley Keeler, Marilyn Smith Second Row, left to right: Madelyn Romano, Virginia Selfors, Virginia Parilla, Althea Tregoning, Arlene Lofquist, Evelyn Ceferelli, Fay Mele. CO-EDITORS Dorothy Seibold Evelyn Ceferelli Elaine Homer Shirley Keeler Charlotte Kelsey Arlene Lofquist BUSINESS MANAGER Althea Tregoning STAFF Fay Mele Leda Milchert Virginia Parilla Gayle Reed Dorothy Wilson Madelyn Romano Virginia Selfors Marilyn Smith Jean Stankiewitz Betty Young Faculty Adviser, Miss Ethel Kennedy We acknowledge with lasting appreciation the aid of Mr. John MacPartland with the Class Prophecy, Miss Gladys Zulauf with the Class History, Mrs. Russell Hunter with the Class Poem, Miss Katherine Keser with the Class Gifts, Miss Libertina DeLouise with the patrons and advertising, and Miss Jean Hoxie with the art. 6 745 Seniors interested in working on the Pioneer report to 207 . . . about 30 persons answered the call early in October . . . class colors — blue and cream chosen by class . . . individual write-ups started . . . ideas came in leaps and bounds — at first . . . one adjective after another . . . then on to the theme . . . what theme? . . . finally — Liberty Sighted decided on . . . art work underway ... campaign for patron lists and ads . . . Comet out with the long awaited news about the Pioneer appointments . . . Dottie and Dottie head editorial group with six able assistants, while Althea heads the business end . . . group pictures taken . . . book begins to shape up . . . class prophecy, gifts, history, poem all in . . . day for work to go to printers came nearer and nearer . . . work up to the last day . . . pages back from the printer, it seemed good to see our own work in print . . . after checking and rechecking, our book went back again and now here it is . . . it's been loads of fun working, and wo hope you will enjoy our classbook as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you . . . Seniors, the classbook is yours. 7 afkletly Sighted 8 Onward goes the march to liberty and with it goes our grasshopper plane, the E.H.H.S. This plane is only a small contribution to victory, but it is a part of our investment in our country made possible through the weekly purchases cf war bonds and stamps. We, being Liberty Sighted, are proud to send this plane to the fighting forces, because we know that in return we will gain eternal peace and world-wide freedom for ourselves and our posterity. In preparing for Liberty we see: THE ADMINISTRATION and FACULTY as the • Training Command THE SENIOR CLASS as the • Crew THE UNDERCLASSMEN as the • Ground Crew THE CLUBS as the • Canteen THE SPORTS as • Air Conditioning 9 U heteiret “They -Ota Read to the Humming Accompaniment of Pomp and Circumstance They are part of our class. As we march with uniform step To Pomp and Circumstance, They are marching through Islands, jungles, and towns All over the world. We see them with us, First, as carefree Freshmen boys And now as men of war. We are dressed alike In caps and gowns While our classmates All around the world Are dressed in khaki And in blue. The thoughts of these boys March down the aisle with us. Coming from camps, battlefields, Foreign shores, and hospitals. We see them with us, as they are, Strong American boys With dreams for the future, Not hardened veterans of war. Remember! September, 1944. Jack Beardsley, William Brown, Robert Clark, Anthony De Musis, Harold Ewart, Edward Hearn, Julius Kmetzo, Monroe Keay, Warren McBirney, Jack Redman, And Franklin Stevens. In June, 1945 They are Soldiers Gaining their way Into enemy territory. They are Marines Fighting to hold Pacific Islands. They are Sailors Transporting our troops Overseas. They are Sinking ships They cannot see By the use of radar. They are Merchant Marines Delivering supplies To the armed forces. We started together, Shared the same good times. One by one they left. Trading their High School fun For war. They are still part of our class As we march with uniform step To Pomp and Circumstance.” 10 Marilyn Smith Draining CammanxL floald of) Education Left to Right: Mr. Joseph Adams, Mr. Edward Donroe, Mrs. John Sanford, Mr. Hugh Cox. chairman; Mr. Russell McGuigan, Mrs. Otto Bath, Mrs. Alvin Thompson, Mr. Edgar Steege, Mr. Harold LaPointe. 12 Another year, another yearbook, another class graduating. This year's group started its schooling during the depression years. It continued during the years when peace in our time failed to materialize, and it is completing one phase of its education when planning for the new peace is upon us. Such a course through school has never before been given to any other group to such a degree. Many obstacles have been overcome by you. No longer can the charge be made that today's youth is not equal to the tasks set before it. There will be more obstacles to face and we feel sure that you have the ability to surmount them. Credit is due you for accomplishments of the past few years — especially to those who may receive their yearbooks in far flung places or who may have to wait a year or two before seeing them. Best wishes are due you in facing the tasks which lie ahead. William E. Gillis Superintendent of Schools Nine groups of students at East Haven High School have compiled facts and illustrated incidents relative to their four years as students in the East Haven High School. Each group has produced an interesting and colorful record. This has been done because they have displayed energy, ingenuity and interest. They have worked cooperatively as a group with their sponsors. The Pioneer has, therefore, become an institution. Those aspiring to board membership are those who are interested not only in producing a book but in playing on a good team. In these changing days you have produced a record. In the years to come it will be interesting for you to look back and review the events of the past four years. I am sure you will remember with much pleasure the happy hours you spent in seeing that the 1945 Pioneer was of the same high quality as those preceding it. William E. Fagerstrom Principal 13 faculty English Department, left to right (seated): Mrs. Russell Hunter, Miss Libertina De-Louise, Miss Hortense Galin, Miss Ethel Kennedy. Left to right, (standing): Miss Gladys Zulauf, Mr. John MacPartland, chairman; Miss Doris Houston. Science Department, left to right: Mr. Ed- ward Sugrue, Mr. Carl Garvin, chairman; Mr. Caryle Frawley. Mathematics Department, left to right: Miss Margaret Lowe, Mr. Thomas Murray, chairman; Mr. Edward Sugrue. Industrial Arts Department: Mr. David Reed Librarian: Miss Bernice Hall. Music and Art Departments, left to right: Miss Jean Hoxie, supervisor of art in East Haven Schools; Mrs. John Strandberg, supervisor of music in the East Haven Schools. 14 History Department, leit to right: Mr. Joseph Mayo, Miss Daisy Geenty, Miss Zita Matthews, chairman; Miss Ethel Kennedy. Commercial Department, left to right: Miss Sarah Payton, Miss Margaret Lowe, Miss Laura O'Commor, chairman; Mrs. David Reed. Home Economics Department, left to right: Miss Katherine Keser, Miss Alice Hall, chairman. Boys' Physical Education Department: Mr. Raymond C. Smith, supervisor of boys' physical education in the East Haven Schools. Girls' Physical Education Department: Miss Yota Bouzoucas, supervisor of girls' physical education in the East Haven Schools. Language Department, left to right: Miss Mary Rocco, Miss Doris Houston. Mrs. Russell P. Hunter Dean of Girls Mr. Carl Garvin Visual Aids Director Mr. Joseph Mayo Director of Extracurricular Activities 15 Pepattmentl at U ot c Top to bottom: Typewriter Ticklers Hammering Hammerers A Stitch in Time — 16 Artists Superior Future Curies Cooks' Kitchen 17 ELIZABETH ANNE TANSEY November Eleventh Betty . . . wit makes the world go round . . . hair that gleams and glistens . . . Stop drooling! . . . she tickles the elephants teeth . . . this gravel Gertie swings a gavel . . . D.A.R. ling. Varsity Show (1,2); Thespians (1,2,3,4)—President (3); Prom Co-chairman (3); National Honor Society (3,4); Orchestra (3,4); Class President (4). ALBERT LEROY CADWELL NELSON October Thirty-first A . . . walking encyclopedia . . . Miss Dworski's quiz kid . . . “Don't be a muff . . . college joys for him . . . pigskin popa . . . towhead . . . loves hayrides and blondes . . Cool Water time with the Son's of the Pioneers. Prom (3); National Honor Society (3,4)-President (4); Class Vice-President VIRGINIA ANNE SELFORS October Ninth Jinny spelled with a J . . . Are my bangs mussed? . . . why are clocks? . . . cute, cooperative, and curious. Math Club (1); Glee Club (2); Debating Club (2); International Club (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); Student Council (3,4); Swimming Club Treasurer (4); Leadership Club (4); Pep Club (4); Class Secretary (4); National Honor Society (4). MARILYN DE WOLF April Thirtieth Maril . . . music makes the world go 'round . . . Thanks a million . . . cheerfulness works wonders. Junior Council (3); Student Council (3); Class Secretary (3); Prom (3); Glee Club (3,4); Class Treasurer (4); Traffic Squad (4); Thespians (4); National Honor Society (4). 18 Sesu iA, DOUGLAS C. ANDERSON February Twenty-fifth Doug . • • Class Romeo long, lean, and lanky life, love and laughter wings on his feet — our dancing champ . • self- confident and self-assured Miss Fortune travels on two wheels. Student Council (1); J. V. Basketball (1,2,3); Varsity Basketball (3); Prom Co-chairman (3); Homeroom President (4). JEAN ELIZABETH AYR May Fourth Scotty . • • dependable and industrious in all she does . . . easy to get along with . . . future Sherlock Holmes . . . running over with jollity . ■ . Figaro, Figaro, Figaro . . . musical song-bird. Dance Club (1); Glee Club (1,2,4); Homeroom Secretary (2); Student Council (2,3); Home Nursing (3). JACK I. BEARDSLEY May Twenty-fifth Fuzzy . . . pleasing smile plus a becoming dimple .. . How do you like that? . . . clicks with Babs . . . struggle buggy model car-high octane dispenser . . . sociable and ambitious . . . airplane modeler ... off I am into the wide blue yonder. Boys' Cooking Club (1). ARLINE LILLIAN BINDER February Twenty-second Nee Ne . . .U.S.S. Abnaki . . . her art is frozen music . . . Silly girl! . . . delights in movies ... in school she's quiet and demure, outside—we're not so sure . . . dreamy eyes . . . business school for her. Hostess Club (1); Student Council (2); Sports Club (2). LORRAINE R. BLANCHARD February Third Larrie . . . captivating smile . . . never bashful . . . giggles . . . clothes conscious . . . slow walker — fast talker . . . joyous as the morning ... a quiet person — except when otherwise . . . there's something about a sailor ... a designer for Mademoiselle. Homeroom Secretary (1); Glee Club (1.2.3.4); Dancing Club (2). ESTELLE ORENA BOUCHER December Eleventh Frenchie . . . our Dresden girl ... a definite French optimist ... a friend indeed . . . sociable and sincere . . . Fine thing! . . . artist divine . . . cares for cats . . . Terry, Milly and I . . . she'll undertake undertaking. Homeroom Secretary (1); Sports Club (1); Class Committee (3). WILFRED H. BROCKETT October Thirty-first Wodge . . . some accent . . . dry humor . . . My Lizzy and I . . . “Is that so! . . . air will have no bounds — for him . . . boyish and bashful . . . our strawberry blonde. Chess and Checkers Club (2); Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (3,4). WILLIAM H. BROWN May Nineteenth Brownie . . . sportsman bold . . . his locks so aptly combed . . . those teasing blue eyes . . . Tough! . . . alibi artist . . . leatherneck . . . Do you ever have pains in your head? ... a woman's man . . . this quiet man sees much Model Airplane Club (2). 19 1945 ROSE ANN CACACE February Twenty-seventh Ro . . . follower of “The Voice . . . Isn't that awful? . . . efficient as a Bromo Seltzer . . . strength in silence ... a gymnast — supple, light and free ... affable and courteous ... air of quiet confidence . . . Time Waits For No One. Glee Club (1); Sports Club (1). THERESA ANNE CAMPBELL February Fifth Terry . . . chestnut hair with a silken sheen . . . stubborn as all Irish . . . that wide-eyed stare of innocence — hmmm, we wonder . . . her reams fill the mail waves . . . meek and mild — you never could be wild. Dance Club (2); Sports Club (2). MILDRED ANN CAMPOSANO June Third Shoo-Shoo-Baby . . . spry of speech and spirit ... a lively step and a lively wit . . . books never die ... a laugh that bubbles o'er her lips . . . this jolly girl is welcome everywhere. Sports Club (1); Class Committee (2). BARBARA A. CARLSON May Tenth Bob . . .theme song— My Heart Belongs to Jackie . she indulges in the art of gum chewing . . . her clothes speak for themselves . . . neat as the proverbial pin . . . will trade a laugh for a joke any time. Dance Club (1,2); Intra-murals (1,2). EVELYN R. CEFARELLI September Twenty-first Cel . . . smiling brown eyes and joyful personality . Vinnie's dream girl . . . look for the ring — third finger left hand . . . Have you heard this one? . . . her hair is her crowning glory . . . life is wonderful. Intramurals (1); Dance Club (1,2). MARY ELIZABETH CLANCEY September Sixteenth Sugar . . . when Irish eyes are smiling . . . shining dark hair . . . here comes the Navy . . . swings with Glenn Miller . . . she bowls them down . . . toy counter cutie . . . Are you kidding? . Student Council (1); Glee Club (1,2); Hostess Club (2). ROBERT GEORGE CLARKE June Fifth Buddy . . . bow ties and blushes . . . Naturally . . . usher and gentleman . . . blue for color, but not for nature . . . Momauguin's future Admiral . . . Miss Rocco's stoojint . . . give me music while I work. Intramurals (1,2); Boys'Cooking Club President (3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (4). SHIRLEY J. CORDNER January Eleventh Shirl . . . she answers the call of the tide . . . pretty as a rainbow . . . anything for a friend . . . neat number. Class Secretary (1); Comet Business Board (3), Junior Council (3); Bookworms (3, 4)-Vice-President (4); Stu- dent Council Secretary (4). 20 £e tiosiA. ALFRED E. CRESCENTI November Twenty-seventh Al . . . shy and easygoing . . • Jimmy and Al . . . What d'ya say there? . . . whiz in most anything . . . hair every girl dreams about ... he will keep the books. Stagecraft Club (1); Homeroom Treasurer (2,3); Student Council (3,4); Victory Council (4). JOHN H. DANIELSON December Seventh Dannie . all great men are dead — I'm not feeling so well myself ... an impish grin . . never hurries, never worries . . . there's mischief in this boy . . . hair as slick as a sliver . . . he'll tinker with machines. Hop (2). ANTHONY M. DE MUSIS March Fifth Tony . . . dark, handsome brain who learns it all . . . one in a million . . . that irresistable smile with an olive tan complexion . . . I know I'm right! . . . conversation monopolizer . . . teaser . . . he'll remember Miss DeLouise, Always . . . Anthony M. DeMusis. Esq. Swimming Club (1). ANDREW A. DE PALMA April Twenty-third Andy . . . super addition to any class . . . How about that? . . . dependable and sincere . . . his wit invites you. Cooking Club (1); Frolic (1); Orchestra (1,2); Intramurals (1,2); Homeroom President (1.2.3) ; Class President (1, 3); Hop (2); Bowling Team (2.3) ; Prom (3); J.V. Basketball (3); National Honor Society (3,4)-Vice-President (4). DOLORES B. DEL POMO June Eighth Do . . . clam digger . . . that navy influence . . . Oh no! ... a disposition as sunny as her smile . . . a nose for news and an ear for rumors. Spanish Club (1); Bookworms (2, 3. 4)-President (4); International Club (3); Junior Council (3); Comet (3,41-Editor in - Chief (4); Traffic Squad (4). ALDEN DION June Twenty-ninth Tut . . . it's Company B, 5th Battalion of the State Guard for him! . . . he'll kill or cure your animals . . . Ah-women! . . . the helping hand a friend needs . . . in olive green he'll march. Homeroom President (2). MARIE FRANCES DIONNE September Fourteenth Embraceable You rates high on her hit parade . . . steno striver . . . pleasing presence . . . popular with all who know her . . . demon on the dance floor . . . her locks so smoothly combed. Hostess Club (1); Dance Club (1,2); National Honor Society (3,4). EDWARD A. DONROE September Nineteenth Ed! . . . thoughtful . . . Louis' other half . . . My Studderbuggy Ford! . . . really is hep . . . smooth runs the water where the brook is deep . . . gives every man his ear, but few his voice . . . it's his nature to be good-natured. Rifle Club (1). 1945 RUTH L. ETTER October Twenty-eighth Rufus . . . her bluish-green eyes are the opposite of her personality . . . fun-loving and daring . . . curly coiffure ... a good listener . serious minded . . . Wit, now and then struck smartly, shows a spark. Student Council (1); Thespians (4); Comet (4); Swimming Club (4); Leadership Club (4). HAROLD B. EWART November Twenty-third “Pancho ... I have never found the companion that was as companionable as solitude ... a plane will soar with him . . . speak! thou hast a tongue — come let us hear its tune . . politeness plus . . . definitely not the boisterous or girl-sterous type. Glee Club (4). LILLIAN ELEANOR FRANTZ June Twelfth Lil . . . excitement seeker . . . with saddle, stirrup, and horse . . . long tapering nails . . . sweet sentimental music . . . always on the go ... a friendly smile . . . shimmering locks attract us all. Dance Club (2); Leadership Club (3); International Club (3). ROBERT J. GANDOSSY March Twenty-sixth Gander . . . three cheers for the Congos! ! . . . handsome, cheerful and considerate . . . oh, for that wavy hair . . . doesn't monkey with a wrench. Student Council (1); Class Treasurer (1,2); Intramurals (2); Prom (3); Homeroom President (3,4); Class Day Program Chairman (4). SIDNEY GIMPLE November Seventeenth Sid . . . Infantry, here I come ... a joke for everything ... I can get it for you wholesale . . . woman hater? . . . photographer deluxe . . . Mrs. Hunter's poet laureate . . . future optical engineer . . . Gimple's Emporium. Chess and Checkers Club (2). LILLIAN ANN GRIFFITHS September Twenty-third Lil . . . quiet but witty . . . smiling blue eyes . . . Bing's White Christmas sends this gal . . . efficient and punctual . . . good homemaker . . . swell pal . . . three cheers for the Navy . . . freckles sprinkled daintily over her face. Dance Club (1,2); Sports Club (2); Leadership Club (3). LORRAINE RUTH HALEY August Twenty-eighth Lorraine . . . domestic damsel . . . she hails from Foxon way . . . the Marines have landed . . . swim! girl! swim! . . . bubbling good nature . . . fair-haired farmerette . . . lady in pink . . . Harry James worshipper . . Middlesex Hospital of Nursing. Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (4). KENNETH H. HALL December Eleventh Ken . . . slender, tender, and tall . . . hillbilly from out thar in Foxon . . . Oh, cut it out . . . there's something about a Sophomore . . . reserved but cheerfully nice ... a dollar for his thoughts . . . his ways are as smooth as his hair . . . Jr. Eddie Duchin . . . Boogie Woogie Champ. Prom (3). 22 J e uosid EDWARD R. HEARN September Nineteenth Ed . . . neat dresser . . . gentleman at heart ... a hunting he will go . . . loves his dogs . . . Where are you going? . . . printed pages sooth his mind. Boys' Cooking Club (1); Chess and Checkers Club (1,2), Treasurer (2); Rifle Club (1); French Club (1); Journalism Club (1,2); Comet (2); Thespians (1, 2, 3, 4); Model Airplane Club (1). CORINNE HIBSON September Twelfth Corky . . . originality galore . . . culinary artist . . . That's a shot . . . Cornell — here I come . . . Irish colleen . . . blusher extraordinaire . . . Oh, Bud I . . . Stout-hearted Men . Spanish Club (3); Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (4); Comet (4); Glee Club (4). ELAINE RUTH HOMER September Seventeenth Wahoo . . . Lieutenant Homer, Army Nurse — wishful thinking . . . Good Gravy . . . she colors the ice . . . beware — lest the gun be loaded . . . always on the run. Rifle Club (1); Sports Club (1,2); Model Airplane Club Treasurer (2); Bookworms Secretary (2, 3); Dance Club (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Comet (3,4)-Associate Editor (4); Student Council (4); Pioneer (4). DORIS M. HOWARD April Twenty-eighth Mickey . . . flashing in red . . . skirts — oh, so short, pompadour — oh, so high . . . cute and courteous . . . You Always Hurt The One You Love . . . cheerful smile . . . restless as a rumor . . . Laudy, Claudy! . . . endless capacity for fun . . . take a letter, darling. Dance Club (2); Hostess Club (2); Pep Club (2). ROSE ANNETTE IAQUESSA August Twenty-seventh Roe . . . she is allergic to rainy weather and Frank Sinatra . . . shiny curls with a personality to match . . . For Pete's Sake ... a slow, serene smile . . . Ho-o-o-ly Cow . . Business Colleae material. Arts and Crafts (1); Blue and Gold Varsity Show (1); Squad Leader (2); Dance Club (2, 3); Leadership Club (2,3). ROBERTA M. INGHAM December Twenty-fourth Bobby . . . the blush has it . . . ardent lover of the ivory keys . . . Oh, Mother McCree . . . the slim and silent type . . . watch those ten-pins fall. Hostess Club (1); Dance Club (1); Junior Red Cross (2); Homeroom Treasurer (2,4). R. MUNRO KEAY June Third Munch . . . skin-beater deluxe . . . asset to Rennsa-lear . . . six-foot blonde with eyes for Betty alone . . . It Started All Over Again . . . transportation via his puddle jumping gas eater . . . last of the Star-Dusters . . . in navy blue. Intramural Basketball (1); Orchestra (1,2); Hop Chairman (2); Prom (3). SHIRLEY MAE KEELER May Twentieth Shirl . . . sparkling blue eyes and a ready smile . . . Waltz Promenade and Push Her Away . . . golden locks attract us all . . . lady in white. Dance Club (1); Language Club (3); Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer (4). 23 1945 CHARLOTTE E. KELSEY February Seventeenth Chick . . . posture, poise, pep . . . switchboard operator .. . one of the quieter Foxonites . . . Yes, Mr Mayo . . . Fiddlesticks . . . giggles and giggles, but otherwise peacefully calm . . . always does her homework . . . It Had To Be You ... a whiz at monologues. Glee Club (1). CHARLES KYLE March Seventeenth Chazz . . . the Thin Man . . . If I don't get there today, I'll get there tomorrow . . . Mrs. Peck's clientele . . . time has fallen asleep in the school day sunshine . . . a friend in need is a friend indeed . . . Campbell Soup's potential advertising artist. Swimming Team (4). GLORIA RITA LAMB November Sixteenth Lambie . . . she's little but she's wise, she's a corker for her size . . . That I like . . . Dick Haymes Miss . . . swing your partner . . . A'la Florence Nightingale . . . Spent Sophomore year at Commercial High. Dance Club (1); Pep Club (2); Bookworms (3, 4); Traffic Squad (4); Comet (4). HENRY P. LEEPER JR. October Sixteenth Hank . . . how strange these women be? . . . I'll Walk Alone ... an Ipana smile . . . What's the price of eggs? ... a little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Swimming Club (1); Chess and Checkers Club (2). ROBERT J. LEONA September Twenty-third Jiglow . . . Hi, Honey . . . weakness for the fairer sex . . . none so busy as those who do nothing . . . How Many Hearts Have You Broken . . . curly top . . . a quiet man — but, oh sometimes! . . . a good prospect for M.I.T. Pep Club (4); Intramurals Basketball (4). JUNE ANNE LIPS June Twenty-eighth Lippie . . . consistent gum chewer — advertiser for Beech-Nut . . . loquacious and jovial . . . nothing ever bothers her . . . centipede for putting her foot in it . . . road to Business College. Photography Club (1); Dance Club (1,2); Sports Club (2); Home Nursing (2); Athletic Association (2,3). ARLENE I. LOFQUIST July Thirty-first Miss . . . nurse to be . . . cool and limpid green eyes . . . Oh, shoot! . . . collector of records . . . barrel of fun. Frolic (1); Dance Club (1,2); Intramurals (1, 2); Hostess Club (1,2); Pep Club (1,2. 3); Hop (2); Junior USO (2); Sports Club (3);TrafficSquad (3. 4), Comet (4); Glee Club (4). ROBERT LEROY MARCOTTE January Nineteenth Bob . . . easy come, easy go . . . likeable as he is lookable . . . My Ford causeth me no trouble . . . Anybody seen a car fender? . . . one of Foxon's most popular chauffeurs . . . a variety of girls is the highlight in his life . . . well-groomed and always shiny as a new penny. Sesuofui WARREN J. McBIRNEY November Sixth ‘'Mac'' . . . Aquabeau from Momauguin . . . cheers for his cheerleader . . . luscious blushes . . . gleaming loafers and yellow socks . . . girls admire his smooth waves, and ways . . . trum-peteer . . slick with a pen- cil .. . air of quiet confidence . . . forward march to the Army. ETHEL TRESSA MEEKER March First Tressa . . . blushing redhead . . . maid of the surf . . . compatible and consenting . . . dependability plus . . . Oh, Johnny . . . It's the logical thing . . . librarian's right hand girl . . . her eyes are on a nursing cap. Glee Club (2); Bookworms (2,3,4); International Club (3). FAY E. MELE May Thirtieth Fay” . . . quaintly petite, daintily sweet. . . big brown eyes . . . future Hattie Carnegie . . . lucky pen pals . . . loves kittens . . . neat as a pin and very nice to know . . . swoons for the Crooner . . . skilled with the brush. Home Nursing (2); Art Club (2,4). GLADYS H. MELILLO July Nineteenth Gladdie . . . oh, those brown eyes . . . strictly for Billy ... a business career for her . . . looks super in yellow . . . Oh, Miss Galin, I don't understand! . . . blow that bugle, blow. Varsity Show (1); Junior Red Cross (2,3); Leadership Club LEDA M. MILCHERT November Fifth Lee . . . clothes perfectly matched . . . glider of the ice . . . hails from Laurel way . . . How-do-dooty to you too . . . Interior Decorating for me. Rifle Club (1); Homeroom Secretary (1,2); Sports Club (2); Dance Club (2); Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer (4); Art Club (4). MARY-JANE MILLER May Thirty-first Pid . . . flirtatious . . . Grannis Corner M.P. . . . Uh, huh . . . neat ... 3 musketeers . . . short, sweet, snappy . . . nose turned up, hair turned under. Homeroom Secretary (1); Pep Club (1); Swimming Club (1); Student Council (1); Dance Club (2); International Club (3); Homeroom Treasurer (3); Glee Club (3, 4). ELSIE CLAIRE MORSE July Fifteenth Red . . . eyes that change with every color . . . stunning red hair . .. Holcombe's pride and joy . . . You make me feel awful . . . sews like a million . . aquamarine strikes the bell . . . Bob's candid model. .. Together . Homeroom Secretary (3); Sports Club (2); Prom (3); Swimming Club (4). PETER F. MULLEN March Eighth Pete . . . eyes of blue, hair of red . . . Good morning, lean . . . those were the days with Mr. Mayo . . . that All-American cafe hash-slinger . . . his bridges will span the world ... he weren't no saint. Pep Club (4). 25 1945 WALTER E. MULLEN February Third ' Red . . . versatility he is . . . popular with the fairer sex . . . quite a sport in his convertible . . . has a fondness for dogs and hayrides . . . he's going to soar the blue . . Comet's man power. Prom (3); Student Council President (4); Comet Sports Editor (4). BARBARA A. NELSON November Sixteenth Bobby . . . everybody's pal . . . teaser extraordinaire . . . authority on records . . . anything blue a must . . Vanilla coke, not too much vanilla. Dance Club (1,2, 3); Pep Club (1,2, 3,4); Swimming Club (1, 4)-President (4); Student Council (2); Leadership Club (2, 3, 4); Vice-president (2)-President (3); Prom (3); Glee Club (3,4); Traffic Squad (4). BETTY J. NELSON November Sixteenth Bet . . . oh, those blue eyes! . . . You're not just kidding . . . unlimited pep . . . drums a'la Munch .. . jiving jitterburg of boogie woogie . Homeroom Secretary (1); Swimming Club (1); Cheerleaders (1,2); Dance Club (1,2,3); Pep Club (1,2,3,4); Traffic Squad (4). GUSTAV J. OSWALD September Sixteenth Blimp . . . eating is a bad habit, but a nice one to grow with ... a host of friends . . . cheerfulness and good cheer make labor light . . . if girls occupy his life, you'd never know it . . . mechanically inclined—but definitely. Boys' Cooking Club (1); Photography Club (1). VERONICA PAGANO September First Ronnie . . . oh, for hair like hers, up or down, fashion bound . . . weakness for the stronger sex ... in thy dark eyes sparkling spell, mystery and mischief dwell . . . type a letter. Blue and Gold Varsity Show (1); Dance Club (1,2); Glee Club (2,3,4). ROSE M. PAPALE January Fifteenth Rose ... a quiet reserve not to be mistaken for haughtiness . . . one of the Comet's enquiring reporters . . . her letters keep her in contact with both hemispheres . . . she loves vast libraries and a librarian she will be. Comet (3, 4)-Associate Editor (4); Hostess Club (3); Swimming Club (4); Bookworms (4). VIRGINIA A. PARILLA September Twenty-sixth Ginny . . . the flicker of the cinema catches her eye . . . enviable reDort cards . . . eye-opening lapel pins add charm. Hostess Club (1); Glee Club (1,2); Dancing Club (1,2); Class Treasurer (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); National Honor Society (3,4); Leadership Club (4); Swimming Club (4). JAMES H. PARSONS May Eighteenth Jimmie . . . quiet blue eyes . . . talks little, learns much . . . anything yellow . . . ultra neat . . . Glee Club's prize bass . . . future draftsman . . . that wave is not a permanent — it's permanent. Homeroom President (1); Boys' Cooking Club (1); Glee Club (1,2,4); Intramural Basketball (2); Comet (4). 26 Sestiosul ROBERT E. PEMBERTON December Third Pepper . . . sunburned from the inside . . 95 or nothing . . . flash with the underclass femmes ... a cheery Hi! with a hearty “Goodbye . . . Problems of Democracy offers no problems. Orchestra (1,2); Model Airplane Club (2); National Honor Society (3,4). JOHN T. REDMAN August Sixth “Jack . . . still waters run deep . . . Pipe dreamer . . . It's the Air Corps for me . . . neat dresser always in good taste . . . Johnny Weismuller of East Haven High. Chess and Checkers Club (1); Student Council (3); Junior Council (3). J. GAYLE REED May Thirteenth Gayle . . . tall, good looking and an eye for fun . . . a special place in her heart for a Guy Named Bill . . . Capitol Theater’s girl Friday. International Club (3); Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (3,4); Student Council (4); Leadership Club (4), Pioneer (4). WILLIAM A. RENCHY JR. February Fourteenth Wrench . . . long, lean, good looking . . . bachelor bound . . . born on lover's day . . . plaid ties . . . Daniel Boone of East Haven . . . unpredictable sense of humor . . . Me and Jule . . . that furnace is always burning . . . these boogie-woogie bands! Class President (2). CATHERINE M. ROBBINS September Twenty-eighth Kate . . . barn dancer from Foxon . . . quiet here but oh so noisy there . . . always happy, always gay, unless disputed in her way . . . her duty is to care and cure. Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Young Patriots (4). MADELYN R. ROMANO August Thirteenth Butch . . . slight blonde with a sparkling smile . . . clothes right up to the latest styles . . . dreamy blue eyes . . . full of fun and laughs . . pharmacist in the making. Glee Club (1, 2); Dance Club (1,2); Bowling Club (1,2); Girls' Basketball Team (1, 2); Sports Club Treasurer (2). LOUIS V. SCALIA November Sixth Lou . . . dark and dashing . . . cut his teeth on a monkey wrench . . . Tell it to the Marines . . . his ways are as slick as his hair . . . his words are few but meaningful ... in the air as on land, he will do all he can — no steps backward. CAROLYN KATHI SCHUTZ November Eighteenth Lynn . . . Hi!” . . . those Miss Deb hair-dos . . . petite and pretty ... a masti-cater of chickle . . . toothpaste ad grin . . . give me my boots and my saddle . . . tailored pleated skirts that are the envy of us all. Pep Club (1); Dance Club (1); Glee Club (1.2). 27 f945 JOHN JOSEPH SEDON December Fourth “Sas ... a hunter’s life for me . . . “Don't Fence Me In” . . . awake, arise, or be forever fallen . . . patience is powerful . . . “Get a job!” . . . Johnny got a gun — got a gun. Student Council (2); Boys’ Cooking Club (3). DOROTHY ADELE SEIBOLD March Twenty-third “Dot” . . . brown eyed gal with pep and energy . . . hep to trumpets of Jimmy and James . . . personality that makes friendship last . . . morale's at the tip of her pen. Class Secretary (2); Junior Council (3); Prom (3); National Honor Society (3, 41-Secretary (3)-Secretary and Treasurer (4); Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer Co-editor (4). DORELLA LOUISE SHORKE Y October Sixteenth “Shork . . . smoothie on skates . . . weakness for pet kittens . . . army insignias rate with this lass . . . avid archer . . . sorority sister of Phi Sigma . . . dainty needle her specialty . . . “Oh! that Chinese food.’’ Entered from New Haven High in ’44. Swimming Club (3); Archery Club (3). CAROL MARIE SIMONI December Seventeenth “Carrie . . . petite an' chic . . . light on the feet — easy on the eyes . . . “It Had To Be You . . . can she dance! . . . pretty black curls with eyes to match . . . artist superior . . . “Oh, go bang your head” . . . shorthand sharkey. Dance Club (1,2); Pep Club (2); Intramurals (2); Athletic Association Secretary-Treasurer (3, 4). ETHELYN LOUISE SMITH March Sixth “Betty . . . fashions out of Vogue . . . skates and dates . . . “Oh Jackie! . . . member of the brain trust . . . diligent, dauntless, and determined . . . “Really” . . . she'll buzz her life away at Thompson's Saw Company Dance Club (1); Sports Club (2); National Honor Society (4). MARILYN S. SMITH July Sixth “Smitty . . . neat miss with a quick smile . . . good skate and skater's delight at the rink . . . clothes right out of Seventeen . . . when she rolls those eyes . . . can she drum! ... 'Till Then . Dance Club (1); Varsity Show (1); Sports Club (1. 2); Pioneer (4); Pep Club (4); Swimming Club (4). JEAN L. STANKIEWITZ April Twenty-fourth Stinky ... a true friend is forever a friend . . . hearty laugh . . . “I'll Walk Alone . . . time for everyone . . . lucky Yale's galley cook . . . “I'm Pete's Girl . . . ah! sailors . . . infant custodian. Spanish Club (1); Photography Club (1,2); Dance Club (1,2,3); Sports Club (2); Traffic Squad (3,4). FRANKLYN E. STEVENS August Thirtieth “Stevie . . . long, loud, and lively . . witty wisecracker . Mr. Murray's problem child . . . “oh no, not that!' . . . socks to match the tie . . my gun, my knife, and I . . . Foxon's commando and trading post clerk . . cares just a bit for social life . . . into the wide blue yonder. 28 Se u id CAROLYN E STRANDBERG April Twenty-seventh ' Lynn” . . . pretty as a picture . . . Oh say” ... an ocean of personality . . . never misses her cue . . . Collegiate! Collegiate! Junior Thespians (1); Glee Club (1,2); Orchestra (1,2, 3, 4); Hop (2); Thespians (2. 3, 4)-Vice - President (3, 4); Prom (3); International Club (3); Student Council (3); Comet (3); National Honor Society (4). WINNIFRED M. TACONIS January TwelJth Winnie” . . . smiles the while . . . blonde delight . . . collector of news and views . . . rink-roller . . . joy when she sees red ... always true to the Navy Blue . . snappy seamstress . . . University of Vermont. Glee Club (1, 2); Dance Club (2); Home Nursing (2). CATHERINE E THOMPSON April Seventh Cappy” . . . such cute freckles . . . one of the gang . . . fun-loving and mischievous . . . “Thanks a lot” . she crunches her gum with the greatest of ease . . . a good sport in every sense of the word. Frolic (1); Dance Club (1, 2); Glee Club (1.2,3 4). CLARA ELIZABETH TOTH April Third Clare” . . . blue-eyed, slender sophisticate . . . pleated skirts, woolen socks, harlequin glasses . . . Oh. crumbs!” . . . dotes on Chinese food . . . she clicks through the corridors . . . she prints her work and paints her nails. Dance Club (2); International Club (3). ALTHEA B. TREGONING September Tenth “Al” . . . memories of the General Math class . . . talkative . . . Miss Geenty's favorite comeback . . . fancy for the stronger sex . . . kitchen commando. Frolic (1); Glee Club (1,2, 4); Hostess Club (1,4); Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer Business Manager (4). CLARABELLE TUCKER December Twenty-fifth ”Clair” . . . sparkling eyes that match her diamond . . . “Got any gum?” . . . music charms her ear . . . peaches and cream complexion. Homeroom President (1)-Secretary (2); Class Vice-president (1); Dramatic Club (1); Student Council (1); Pep Club (1,2); Dance Club (1,2,3); International Club (3). ROBERT A. URQUHART November Tenth “Bob” . . . airplane artist . . . connoisseur of good food . . . unruly curly hair . . . jokester ... a smile for every boy, two for every girl . . . “Hi, sweetheart” . . . tall, talkative, troublesome . . . Navy prospect . “Alexander the Swoose”. Homeroom Vice - president (3). BEATRICE L. WASSMER October Twenty-second “Bea” ... a quiet one sees much . . the song of the canary is music to her ears . . Yes, dear” . . . oh, that Laurel Street accent . . . Alan Ladd in movies or in books . . . sweaters and necklaces. Glee Club (1); Dance Club (1); Home Nursing (3). 29 1945 GRAYCE JEAN WENTSCH March Twenty-eighth Graycie . . . our “Oh, my goodness!' girl . . . Rah! Rah! .... promising airline stewardess. Dance Club (1); Homeroom Treasurer (1)- Secretary (2)-President (3); Sports Club (2); Model Airplane Club Secretary (3); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (4); Cheerleaders (4); Swimming Club (4); Glee Club Secretary (4). SHIRLEY ANNA WHITE April Tenth Shirl . . . Now I know . . . laughable and loveable . . . faithful to her limey . . . pleasing presence . . . teaser .. . typewriter tickler and shorthand expert . . . neat shiny locks that twist and curl. Hostess Club (1); Dance Club (1); Student Council (2,3); Traffic Squad (3). DOROTHY WILSON April Fifth “Dot ... a good sport and a sporty dresser ... a disposition as sunny as her smile . . . mania for butterscotch sundaes . . . shiny waves and fluffy bangs . . . infectious laugh . . . business girl of tomorrow. Sports Club (1, 2)-President (1); Student Council (2); Junior Council (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Pep Club (4); Pioneer Co-editor (4). BETTY JEAN YOUNG September Thirtieth “B.J. . . . sophisticated class baby . . . Comet commentator .. . “Oh-h-h-h . . . midnight tresses . . . popular with all who know her. Glee Club (1); Orchestra (1. 2); Comet Editorial Board (3, 4); Comet Business Board (3, 4); Thespians (3, 4)-Sec-retary-Treasurer (4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Pioneer (4). • • 30 IJeltetdaLj Freshman Year In September, 1941, we entered this high school as freshmen. We repeated that word over and over again as we proudly climbed the steps of this building. But once inside we crawled (almost on our hands and knees) meekly past those great big seniors. Clara Toth and William Key worth were two new additions to our class. Clubs were formed. Some of our freshmen were elected to offices. Grayce Wentsch was secretary of the Glee Club and Edward Hearn was the treasurer of the Junior Thespians. Mary Clancey, Clarabelle Tucker, George Morroni, Marjorie Howard, Rome Paolillo, Betty Tansey, Ruth Etter, and Douglas Anderson were chosen as our representatives to the Student Council. To prove that we could yell just as loud as anyone else, Betty Nelson captained the cheerleading substitutes. Then, at last, we organized our first dance — the Freshmen Frolic. Chairman, Walter Rockwell, led his able committee consisting of Dana Davis, Marjorie Howard, Gladys Melillo, Betty Nelson, Ethelyn Smith, Althea Tregoning, Clarabelle Tucker, and Robert Cassidy on to making this dance a success Arlene Lofquist, Carolyn Schultz, Betty Tansey, and fames Parsons were members of the acapella choir. This was the first time a group which sang without instrumental accompaniment had been formed in the school. After the first of the year we held our class election. Our president was Andrew De Palma; vice-president, Clarabelle Tucker; secretary, Shirley Cordner and treasurer, Robert Gandossy. Then came fune — and a summer vacation. Next September we would be Sophomores— not quite upperclassmen, but we wouldn't be called scrubs and “mere freshmen any longer. Sophomore Year Still bubbling over with past summer experiences, we started out on our second venture at high school. Slowly, but surely, we got back to the usual swing of passing classes. Arlene Binder, Munro Keay, Gustav Oswald, Jack Redman, Clarabelle Tucker and Shirley White were chosen as our Student Council members. Assemblies started and our sophomores took part in a Spelling Bee. The Thespians, helped by our active classmates, produced the play People Don't Change . 31 Our energetic students welcomed the forming of various sport clubs, which were presided over by some of our sophomores. Our English classes under the direction of Miss Galin presented a radio adaptation from the current novel, My Friend Flicka. Finally came our long awaited class election. For president we chose William Renchy; vice-president, Clarabelle Tucker; treasurer, Robert Gandossy and secretary, Dorothy Seibold. Our girls' basketball team was headed by Mary Jane Miller. The annual Sophomore Hop, under the chairmanship of Munro Keay, started in full swing. Betty Tansey played the piano and Munro Keay drummed in Jud Moore's Band. June, with its exams slowly rolled around. Plans for summer vacation started entering our minds. As other hopeful sophomores did, we boasted of being upperclassmen. And so ended our second year at high school. Junior Year Upperclassmen, practically seniors! Ah, yes, after two years of hard work, here we were! We started the year off right by being sure our voice in the Student Council would be heard. Shirley White, Alfred Crescenti, Clarabelle Tucker, Bill Tansey, Carolyn Strandberg, Walter Mullen, Jean Ayr, and John See panski saw to that. Two junior homerooms, 305 and 306, came up on top in the War Fund Drive. Remember the auction held in the gym? The juniors made their share of noise when the principal's tie was sold to the highest bidder. Andrew DePalma was duly elected to lead us, juniors, assisted by Julius Kmetzo. Marilyn DeWolfe was voted secretary and Virginia Parilla, treasurer. The Honor Society drew their secretary, Dottie Seibold from our ranks. The Thespians followed suit — Betty Tansey being their choice as president. Even the Cooking Club had a junior president — Buddy Clarke. How our class loved to vote! In the popularity poll, Jay Fiondella just walked away with the Li'l Abner and Big Bad Wolf titles. Doug Anderson was our choice for Skeezix, Bill Tansey—the typical Tarzan, and Munch Keay — Donald O'Connor. In another poll, we gave Bing Crosby 473 votes to a meager 147 votes for Sinatra. When the Caf' was painted, every junior had something to say about it. The National High School Poetry Association distributed awards to nine of our group; Munch Keay wrote his memorable epic, The Greasy Spoon ; juniors sang in the Glee Club; so you see we did have a love for the finearts. Spring came, and with it our long awaited Junior Prom. Co-chairmen, Betty Tansey and A Toast At Tea A-Hunting They Will Go Doing Our Part 32 Doug Anderson, assisted by an able committee, made it a memorable affair for the 58 couples who attended. Shaking the prom stardust from ourselves, we settled down (like the good folks we were) to serious study, for exams faced us. Exams, the little white papers that decided whether we should remain Jolly Juniors, or go on and be Holy and Mighty seniors. Senior Year We were now seniors! At last we were approaching that longed-for goal whence we would go forth to make our way in the world. For the last time we could enjoy the life and labor of our school days at East Haven High. But we didn't give it much thought in those first few months because, although an extremely small class, we were an ambitious lot. We had welcomed into our midst several new faces and our meager lot consisted of ninety-six at the end of the first semester. Each of us started right by displaying our importance to the class at the initial class meeting where we decided our class colors were to be blue and cream. Previous to this four capable seniors had been chosen to lead our class. Betty Tansey, voted our D.A.R.ling, claimed the title First Femme Senior Class President and was supported by Albert Nelson, vice-president; Virginia Selfors, secretary and Marilyn DeWolf, treasurer. We began to prepare our classbook early in the year with the able assistance of Miss Kennedy. The entire staff got underway with Dorothy Seibold and Dorothy Wilson sharing top honors as co-editors and directing the program with a host of versatile helpers and Althea Tregoning and her business board for financial support. As seniors we demanded due respect from our underclass brothers and sisters and a large part of us patrolled the halls between periods as ardent policemen of Miss Geenty's Traffic Squad, frowning threateningly at those few who dared to violate the rules by dashing down the halls and up the stairs two at a time. Many of our classmates held prominent positions in various clubs and organizations at school, including Walt Mullen, who was elected president and Shirley Cordner, secretary, of the Student Council; Dolores Del-Pomo, president, and Shirley Cordner, vice-president, of the Bookworms ; Barbara Nelson, president; Virginia Selfors, treasurer and Grace Wentsch, secretary, of the Girls' Swimming Club. On December 13 five more seniors — Carolyn Strandberg, Marilyn DeWolf, Virginia Selfors, Elaine Homer, and Ethelyn Smith — were chosen for the National Honor Society which already had on its roster the names of Albert Nelson, president; Dorothy Budding Scientists At Our Prom 33 Seibold, secretary; Robert Pemberton, Andrew DePalma, Marie Dionne, Betty Tansey, and Virginia Parilla. As small as our class was, it grew smaller as the months progressed when various branches of the service called to a part of our male population including Jack Beardsley, Anthony DeMusis, Alden Dion, Harold Ewart, Edward Hearn, Munro Keay, Jack Redman, and Frank-lyn Stevens. Dolores DelPomo accepted the responsibilities of editor-in-chief of the Comet with Elaine Homer and Rose Papale serving as associate editors. Walt Mullen efficiently handled the sports writing and was elected business manager of the Athletic Association with Carol Simoni as secretary-treasurer. Mr. Mayo enlisted the help of Walt Mullen, Robert Pemberton, Betty Tansey, and a host of others to plan and present the Annual Blue and Gold Varsity Show which again made its appearance after a three year recess. And so with this hum-drum of activity senior year in our dear Alma Mater was drawing to a close. Final exams loomed large and fearful, the last obstacle in the path leading towards that goal of every senior — a diploma. How fast those four years had passed! And never did anyone so thoroughly enjoy his school days as the class of '45. Graduation refreshed our memories with the actuality of it all and many of us left with a few tears and aching hearts. But scattered far and wide as we may be, always there will remain in our hearts the love and loyalty for our dear East Haven and we'll never forget the times we enjoyed in its sacred halls and unforgettable classes. True Liberty Rev. Joseph Buckley Rev. William West . Rev. Lawrence Judd 34 Douglas Anderson — LITTLE RED BOOK: Here's a little red book, Doug. It includes the name and telephone number of every girl in the senior class. We don't want our gay cavalier to forget any of us. Jean Ayr — SONG SHEET: We appreciate your inspiring singing. We want you to have this song sheet so that you will know the latest songs. Jack Beardsley — POLISH CLOTH: You always liked to keep your struggle-buggy shining. Now that you're in the Air Corps you can use this cloth to brighten up the airplanes. Arline Binder — DIARY: After graduation you'll probably have many interesting adventures that you'd like to write in this diary. Lorraine Blanchard — MUFFLER: Your continuous talking and high pitched giggling is heard throughout the school, and has often been mistaken for an air raid warning. We present you with a muffler so we'll have peace in the future. Estelle Boucher — PICTURE OF GENERAL DEGAULLE: Estelle is our French Mademoiselle of the class who worships General De Gaulle. To you, we give a picture of your pin-up boy, General DeGaulle. Wilfred Brockett — FARM HAT: Here's a straw hat to keep the sun from scorching you when you're farming in the good old summer time. William Brown — DUCK: It is a known fact that you spend your time duck hunting. Bill. In case it has been a long time since you've seen a duck at close range — take a look. Rose Cacace—ROSE: Sweets to the sweet. Everytime we look at this pretty flower, we are reminded of you, Rose. May your sweetness last a million times longer than that of this rose. Mildred Campasano—STILTS: Milly, you're very short. In case you ever want to appear taller these stilts will be useful. Theresa Campbell — EYE CUP: Your eyes and curly lashes are the envy of all. This eye cup, if used, will help protect their loveliness. Barbara Carlson — SEVENTEEN : Since you're the fashion plate of the tiny set, we thought you'd enjoy Seventeen, the fashion book for 'teens. Evelyn Cefarelli — BISQUICK: That ring on the third finger, left hand didn't come from the Five and Ten, Evie. We give you 35 this Bisquick so Vinnie won't have anything but the best biscuits. Mary Clancey — RED SHAMROCK: The Irish like green, but this colleen favors red. Compromise with this red shamrock, Mary. Robert Clarke—FACE POWDER: Buddy, your face is continually red from embarrassment. Use this lovely shade of powder to tone it down. Shirley Cordner—BOAT: Shirl, this boat will help you get home nights. Living on an island isn't fun when the tide comes in. Alfred Crescenti—IOKEBOOK: Al, we like your sense of humor, but in case you run short of jokes, here's a jokebook, for a first rate comedian. John Danielson — TURTLE: John, for you we have a live turtle to go with your turtleneck sweater. Treat him with care. Dolores Del Porno—PROOF-READING HAT: You've done such an excellent job as editor of our school paper, you deserve this proofreader's hat to remind you of our appreciation. Anthony De Musis — PACKAGE OF LIFE SAVERS: These life savers might be handy sometime when you're taking a little cruise on the ocean. But, Tony, we hope you never have to use them. Andrew De Palma — FLASHY APRON: Andy, we don't like the white apron that you wear while working in the drug store. We think it should have more color. Here's a new one. Now you can stand out among the other soda jerks. Marilyn De Wolfe — BIRD SEED: For you Marilyn, our song bird, we decided that a little bird seed might keep your voice in tune. Alden Dion —EYE BROW PENCIL: Tut, your eye brows have long been the center of attention. We re sure they are a great care. Here's an eye brow pencil to always keep them in condition. Marie Dionne — WHITE COLLAR: We know, Marie, you are bound to succeed in any office. We proclaim you the white collar girl. Edward Donroe — HORN: Ed, you're our quiet and dignified senior. Please break down by blowing this horn. Ruth Etter — FLASHLIGHT BATTERY: For our guiding light in the local theatre, al- though you're a spark of electricity yourself, there is a flashlight battery. You can make double use of it when you walk home to the Parkway in the dark. Harold Ewart — TOY HOE: Your house is right next to the beach. This hoe is to be used for clam-digging. Lillian Frantz — FAKE FINGERNAILS: Just in case your pet nail should break, Lil, you can substitute with one of these. Robert Gandossy — TOY CAR: A car for you so that when yours breaks down with the load of kids you bring to school, you won't have to walk. Sidney Gimple — PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE: Sid, we give you this Photography magazine to help you in your favorite pastime — the fine art of taking pin-up pictures. Lillian Griffiths — ROPE: Lil, you're clever on the ropes in gym, here is a piece you can continue to practice on. Lorraine Haley — TIRE PATCH: Lorraine, we know you ride your bike a great deal and tires being so hard to get, we give you a patch in case you get a flat tire. Kenneth Hall—COLOR CHART: With this chart you will know just which one of your collection of flashy ties to wear with your suit. Edward Hearn —YEAST CAKE: Ed, this yeast cake is for you because we know you will rise to great success. Corinne Hibson — ROLLING PIN: If you decide to go on into dietetics, this rolling pin will be handy, but if you don't you can use it on your husband. Elaine Homer—FEATHER: Wahoo, a feather in your cap might be chic, but a feather in your braid will mark you as our own scalp specialist. Doris Howard — MICKEY MOUSE: Since your nick-name is Mickey we want you to possess Mickey Mouse. Rejoice as your appearance is not similar. Rose Iaguessa — WAITRESS HAIRBAND: Rose, working in your father's catering business you must have an apron, but we're sure you need a fancy hair-band to match. Roberta Ingham—COMBS: Bobbie, you're so stately with your pretty hair, we thought these combs would become you. 36 Monro Keay —TOY DRUM: You might beat it out too hard and burn your drum up. In case you ever do, we give you this toy drum to take its place. Shirley Keeler — PATTERN: Here's a lovely dress pattern selected especially for you, Shirl, because we know how well you sew. Charlotte Kelsey — SUGAR LUMPS: Your favorite sport is horseback riding. We thought you might need sugar for your horse. Rationing is even hard on animals. Charles Kyle — PERMANENT LATE PASS: All through high school you've beat a path in the morning to Mrs. Peck's office. In case you're still not punctual after graduation, this late pass might be useful. Gloria Lamb — LAMB: Gloria, you are as meek as a lamb, and your last name is lamb, what could be more appropriate than this for you. Henry Leeper — PICTURE OF FRANK SINATRA: Hank, you're so cute that you have us bobby-sockers swooning over you, and since you remind us of Frankie, here's his picture. Robert Leona — HAIR TONIC: Your curly hair is your pride and joy, us this hair tonic so you can continue to charm the fairer sex. June Lips — CHEWING GUM: We know your passion for gum, June, and the trouble it has caused you. After tonight you're free to chew it when or where you choose. Arlene Lofquist — WINGS: Fly home, Arlene, with these wings. Maybe the mail man left a letter for you. Robert Marcotte — JEEP: Here's a jeep. Bob. In case your Ford goes on the blink, you can always depend on this. The jeep is guaranteed to take the bumps without the fenders falling off. Warren McBirney — BOWLING PIN: Mac, your high bowling scores have been the envy of many of us. This bowling pin is for continued good luck. Ethel Meeker — BOW: In case you don't realize it, Ethel, you have beautiful hair. Take a bow for that crowning glory. Fay Mele—KITTEN: We all know of Fay's love for cats, since she so often speaks of her three at home. We know she'll also love this kitten. Gladys Melillo — PAPER DOLL: We know you design clothes for paper dolls, Gladys. Here's a 1945 stream line model for you to work with. Leda Milchert—KNITTING NEEDLES: Your mother has always made your sweaters and socks. These knitting needles should inspire you to learn how to knit. Mary Jane Miller — DARK GLASSES: Pid, wear these glasses when you go out, so the boys won't see you winking at them. Elsie Morse — MEGAPHONE: If you use this megaphone we'll be able to hear your gentle voice more often. Peter Mullen—RED INK: Pete, just in case your hair should fade. Here is a bottle of red ink to tint it. Walter Mullen — OIL: Walt, every time your hair gets wet it gets rusty. The next time you go out in the rain put some rust removing oil on. Albert Nelson— YALE BANNER: A banner for you so you won't have to buy one when you enter the Portals of Learning. Oh, you Yale boys! ! Barbara Nelson — MINIATURE SLACKS: Because you love to wear slacks, Bobby, you should enjoy these, and they are blue — too! Betty Nelson — COAT HANGER: Bet, we can never find a wrinkle in your clothes. For your neatness we're awarding you a hanger. Gustav Oswald — WRENCH: A wrench for you, Gus. Not only to use on machinery, but also on some little femme who might get rugged. Veronica Pagano—Vogue: Here is a copy of Vogue to show you we like your sophisticated charm. Rose Papale — SCRAP BOOK: You write to many pen pals. Rose. Here is a large scrap book to save your many letters. Virginia Parilla — PIN: Ginny, every girl certainly admires your variety of pins so we give you this one to add to your collection. James Parsons — PAINT SET: You have such a variety of flashy hand painted ties that maybe, with this paint set you can brush up some for yourself. John Redman — GUN: This gun is for one of your hunting trips. Just be careful you don't shoot one of your pals. Gayle Reed —RED CROSS FLAG: We know how much you've helped the war ef- 37 fort by doing patriot Red Cross duties. We think you rate this flag. Robert Pemberton — SALT SHAKER: Pepper, a shaker of salt for you. Now you'll have a complete set. William Renchy — PIPE: You're often seen walking with big strides smoking your pipe. Add this to your collection. Catherine Robbins—SKYSCRAPER: Since you moved to Foxon you haven't seen skyscrapers. This one will help you to remember what they looked like when you lived in the Bronx. Madelyn Romano — BOX OF PEP: You're always on the go. If you get tired eat this Pep. Louis Scalia —BLACK SHOE POLISH: Lou, while looking for a class gift for you, some girls mentioned liking your jet black hair. When the little gray marks begin to show put a little of this black shoe polish on. Carolyn Schutz — ANKLE CHAIN: We noticed that you like to wear ankle bracelets, Carolyn. Here's one you're sure to like. John Sedon — VARGA GIRL: Jack, be- cause you don't go in for the weaker sex, here’s a Varga girl. Need we say more! Dorothy Seibold and Dorothy Wilson — PIONEER MINIATURE MEN: Dottie and Dot-tie, we want you to have these miniature pioneers, since you are the co-editors of our classbook, the Pioneer. Virginia Selfors — CLOCK: You know Jinny, you never seem to be on time. We give you this clock with the hope that you will be more prompt. Dorella Shorkey — TOOTH BRUSH: Here's a tooth brush, Dorella. We want your smile to always be as lovely as it is now. Carol Simoni — TAPS: Taps for our tiny tapper. Your dancing feet have entertained us all through high school. Here is a new pair to replace those that have given you service. Ethelyn Smith — ALMANAC: This almanac will be helpful if there could possibly be something you don't know. Marilyn Smith — GIGGLING PILLS: For someone so short you certainly can give some hearty giggles. These giggling pills will cure you. Jean Stankiewitz — COOK BOOK: You begged us to mention the sailors you serve at Yale. But after testing your food in homemaking Mr. Fagerstrom wondered how the V-12s survived. It was with great pride that we selected this cook book for you. Franklyn Stevens — MODEL AIRPLANE: Before Frankie went in the service, he knew every plane that flew. This model airplane with the number “45 is to remind him of our class. Carolyn Strandberg — GARTER: Remember the play, Lynn? Here's a garter so you won't be embarrassed again on the stage. Winifred Taconis — RED KERCHIEF: Your fondness of red is well known, Winnie, so wear this with your bright red coat. Elizabeth Tansey — GAVEL: Gert, since you're the first female president of any senior class in East Haven High, we would like to present you with this gold gavel for our shiniest senior. Catherine Thompson — DIMPLE CREAM: Use daily, Cappy, and you'll always have those intriguing dimples. Clara Toth — KNEE SOCKS: We know you have yellow and green socks. Wouldn't you like red ones, too? Althea Tregoning—BLUE RIBBON: You're always telling us of all the letters you write to service men. Here is a pretty blue ribbon to keep the letters in a neat pile. Clarabelle Tucker — JEWELRY POLISH Take this jewelry polish to keep that ring on your third finger, left hand sparkling. Robert Urquhart — TOY GOOSE: Bob, some certain individuals have been calling you Alaxandar the Swoose. From now on when they call you that hold this toy goose up and say, “That's his name. Beatrice Wassmer — NECKLACE: Bea, we know you collect fancy necklaces. When we saw this, we just had to get it for you. We hope you like it. Grayce Wentsch — SHOVEL: We have a shovel for Grayce, who was chosen the biggest eater. One helping with this ought to be enough. Shirley White — GOLD MEDAL: To Shirley, our shorthand demon of ’45, we give this gold medal for excellent work in shorthand. Betty Young — RAGDOLL: To Betty, our class baby goes the most appropriate gift, a rag doll. 38 TIME: 1955 PLACE: Mr. Fagerstrom's office CHARACTERS: Mr. Fagerstrom, Elaine Ho- mer, Betty Young, Mary Jane Miller. Girls: Hello, Mr. Fagerstrom. Mr. F.: Hello, girls. I should say, Ladies.” Let me see, you were graduated about ten years ago. Was it in 1945? Elaine: What a memory! Mary: Ten years just like that. Betty: Where's Marian? Elaine: Why, didn't you know? She married Allan Ladd. Mary: Of course, they have several little lads now. Elaine: But where's Mrs. Peck? Mr. F.: Right on the job. She expected you today. These are the records for your edition of the Alumni News. Betty: That’s service. Thanks, Mr. Fager- strom. Let's get right to work. Suppose we begin with what you have, Elaine? Elaine Homer: Douglas Anderson, East Haven's playboy, and Marie Dionne, Life Cover Girl, are twoing . . . Shirley Cordner, of the Jack Redman models, sports Fay Mele's exotic gowns about town . . . Robert Urquhart, president of the National Poetry Association, and Ethe-lyn Smith, his secretary, are regular customers at the Pardee Grille . . . Ruth Etter, star of Three Little Waves, with Edward Hearn, the author, lunches at Sardie's between shows . . . Dolores Del Porno was overheard giving Gladys and Bill Brown some advice at Macy's baby counter — after all, she should know, with her little Vinnie . . . Dr. Albert Nelson, director of New England Forestry, and Virginia Selfors, Brooklyn's favorite veterinarian, are ready for any preacher . . . Captain Alden Dion, who made a career of the State Guard, and Arline Binder, that Greenwich Village artist, will aisle-walk in September . . . Leda Milchert, the elite interior decorator, gave the Bob Currys' penthouse that chic look. Clarabelle Tucker is the air Ace's wife . . . He's manager of the New Haven Municipal Airport; she's Barbara Carlson — you've guessed it: The Beardsleys are imaging this fall . . . Elsie Morse, famed surgical nurse, and Grayce Wentsch, Director of Nursing at Bellevue, are highlights in this week's Women in the 39 News . . . Lillian Frantz, nurse author of Bringing Up Baby, is using Betty Nelson Keay's Little Munch as material for her next book . . . Clara Toth, noted book reviewer, is the new owner of a main stem mansion . . . Marilyn DeWolf, thrush with Ken Hall's band, makes the rounds with Martin Olson, civil engineer, back from South America . . . Walt Mullen, Westinghouse's chief engineer, completed a new trans-at-lantic cable between New York and Long Island . . . Buddy Clarke models those White Collar Ads for Arrow Shirts ... Ed Donroe, internationally known jet - propelled plane manufacturer, is on vacation in Florida with A1 Crescenti, his personal secretary. Now, Betty, I'll pass it on to you. Betty Young: Mary Clancy plays the leading part in the stage production Irish Cuties with June Lips, Rose Iaguessa, and Lillian Griffiths as part of the cast . . . Warren McBirney is the stage manager of the play . . . Charlotte Kelsey models for the latest edition of Life—she is one of Anthony DeMusis' most famous models .. . Rose Cacace, during her tour of the country, lectured on the topic, Why People Shouldn't Be Quiet and Reserved” . . . Evelyn Cefarelli finally married her childhood sweetheart, and now they have quadruplets! . . . Jean Ayr is the toast of New York, because of her warbling in The Vagabond Queen . . . Ethel Meeker is writing her third great novel, Christmas in Kentucky . . . Gloria Lamb married a Mr. Lyon (lion), and now they live on a sheep farm in Idaho . . . What have those freshmen got? Robert Pemberton, the millionaire, is still going around with them . . . Ginny Parilla is a famous fashion photographer . . . Carol Simoni dances on Carolyn Strandberg's famous program, The Cello Hour . . . James Parsons is a stand-in for some of Hollywood's blushing scenes . . . Dottie Seibold and Madelyn Romano model those nifty clothes in Vogue — being chic always came natural to them . . . Marilyn Smith has roller skated her way to the top . . . Bob Marcotte and John Sedon are gentlemen farmers — it's a potato farm in Long Island . . . Rose Papale edits her own paper, The Sharpest Sapphire in Syracuse . . . Franklyn Stevens has his own comedy program on the radio . . . Corinne Hibson is head dietitian in that famous Naval Hospital in Rhode Island . . . Sid Gimple just bought three stores — wholesale! . . . Shirley Keeler, Lorraine Haley, Dorella Shor-key, and Kate Robbins are not only well-known nurses — their health resort at Miami Beach is just about tops . . . Mary Jane Miller stars on the high trapeze for Barnum and Bailey . . . Hank Leeper has invented a new incubator for hatching eggs. Mary Jane Miller: Estelle Boucher and Mildred Campasano, following the lead of many of their class of '45, have simultaneously paired off with another pair . . . Peter Mullen and Jean Stan-kiewitz, co-owners of the Blue Room, are now featuring Theresa Campbell, a noted vocalist, accompanied by John Danielson on the keys . . . Roberta Ingham's home for the veterans runs very smoothly with her own handsome veteran to help her take charge . . . Lorraine Blanchard co-stars with Robert Leona in Sullivan's Sensations . . . Veronica Pagano, a playwright, is the author of this great hit . . . Robert Gandossy and Gus Oswald, those master mechanics, take care of Governor Charles Kyle's 500-mile-a-minute jet plane. Fast plane, fast boys . . . Betty Young's Morning Star has some new additions to it . . . Arlene Lofquist writes up the gossip columns which are very revealing 40 . . . Marie Pollio's advice to the love-lorn seems to be followed out by Louis Scalia . . . Gayle Reed's fashions are the latest . . . Catherine Thompson, Telephone Company's white collar girl of ’55, is vacationing with Carolyn Schutz in California . . . Winifred Taconis is starring at the Metropolitan Opera . . . Winchell says that Doris Howard and Beatrice Wassmer often go down Broadway arm and arm . . . Andy DePalma runs a night school for soda jerks for the DePalma Drugstore . . . Shirley White, the Voice you love to hear, can be heard on any station, anytime, commenting on men, as well as ladies' fashions . . . Speaking of teachers: Professor Dorothy Wilson teaches psychology at Yale . . . Barbara Nelson is head instructor of athletics in no other place than our dear old alma mater . . . Munch Keay and his orchestra starring Betty Tansey on the keys is playing a benefit performance at the Capitol . . . Lieutenant Elaine Wahoo Homer of the Army Nurse Corps has been seen a lot lately with Bill Renchy, that up and cornin' chemist . . . Wilfred Brockett put Foxon on the map with his mile-a-minute rocket tractor . . . Althea Tregoning took over Dorothy Dix's column. ftoy2-W4j(y-La.'iitij Betty Tansey................Of Greatest Service...................Walter Mullen Elaine Homer .... Most Extra-curricularistic .... Walter Mullen Virginia Selfors .... Most (Likely To Succeed .... Albert Nelson Grayce Wentsch................Best Looking................Robert Clark Elsie Morse .................. Cutest ........................Henry Leeper Virginia Selfors............Most Courteous...............Alfred Crescenti Elaine Homer.....................Best Sport .... Robert Gandossy Betty Tansey.....................Most Popular .... Douglas Anderson Betty Nelson.....................Best Dancer .... Douglas Anderson Marilyn DeWolf..............Most Independent................William Brown Virginia Parilla .............Best Dressed................Robert Clark Fay Mele......................Best Artist................William Renchy Barbara Nelson..................Biggest Tease............Robert Urquhart Gayle Reed..................Most Dignified...................Edward Donroe lean Ayr......................Wittiest.....................Andrew DePalma Betty Tansey................Most Musical.................Monro Keay Althea Tregoning..............Biggest Talker.................Sidney Gimple 41 R.ook Rack - [A e Jlook head - Jlihettg Righted 1. Winifred Taconis 2. Henry Leeper 3. Betty Young 4. Robert Urquhart 5. Andrew De Palma 6. Rose Iaguessa 7. Betty Barbara Nelson 8. Ethel Meeker 9. Jay Fiondella 10. Jack Beardsley 11. Julius Kmetzo 12. Robert Cassidy 42 sndsj 'pvwwfj ■■dty fttom-inent JUNIOR CLASS First Row. left to right: B. Porter, V. Brockett, M Riccio, M Pioirbino, S Doebrick, J. Atwater, J. Callahan, R Bacon, J Casanova R. Fiondella, V. Carlson, T. Aitro, N. Boutelle, R. Cassel, R. Setaro, J. Myers. Second Row. left to right: C. Marzullo, F. Faulkner, S. McComb, R Crisci, L. Cretella, J. Shanahan, A. Grover, I. Kyle, A. Lepone S. Civitello, D. Caswell, L. Sinniscalchi. E. Vanacore, V. Robinson. V. Underwood. Third Row, left to right: D. Metcalfe, R Dumark, O. DiVerniero, R. Burdette, L Monroe, B. Shamp, M. Marburger, B. Jaspers. J Dube, M. Sale, G. Lips, P. Bertier, S. Mascola. . .... _ ,, _ Fourth Row. left to right: B. Beardsley, I. Perrotti, P. Sherman, F Mack, S. Lofquist, J. Alberino, W. Sundberg. E. Ostigny. Malinosky, D. Jackson, D. Dion, P. Smith. E. Horrigan. J Tolento. B. Klein. _ D , Fifth Row. ieft to right: E. Zarvich. B Peters, T Keyes, B. Bowden, B Corbett. S. Newton. F Fountain, M Johnson, t. Bombrian: L. Wendt. J Osborn, D. Jerden, M. Page, C. Sturges, D. Kane. D. Reardon, B Hagerty, F. Skut. Sixth Row. left to right: L Karpowitz, L. Ramsey, R Anderson F Nicotero, A. Panico, P. Dudley. F. Onofno, A Averill, V, Binder. B. Reis-el-Bara, J. McGouldrick. H. Cox, A. Picirelli. W. Schutsky. It's the “lolly Juniors who get on the ball and boost the dances, collections, stamp and bond purchases and are a general asset to the school. The motivating force behind these '46ers is Mrs. David Reed and Miss Laura O'Connor. It's almost a Junior Cheerleader Squad as five-sevenths of it is made up of this supporting class. The members of this versatile group are prominent on the Comet Board, National Honor Society, Leadership Club and all other school extra-curricular activities JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS First Row. left to right: R. Fiondella, secretary; J. Callahan, trea.-urer; R. Bacon, president; J. Casanova, vice-president. Second Row, left to right: Miss Laura O'Connor and Mrs. David Reed, faculty advisers. 44 pit it ofi 1947 SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row. left to right: L. Radwin, B. Cianelli. A. Mascola, F. DePalma. C. Granata. S. Grady. S. Eurns, L. Civitello, L. Hibson. H. Selfors, T. Graham, R. Kirste, J. Clapp, P McGouldrick, M. Wardle. I. Meoli, G. Nunziante, A Schurrette. Second Row. left to right: G. Fuchs, L. Orlando, M. Barnes, A. Vitale, A. Vanacore, F. Moosdorf, I. Brown, M. Bresnan, P. Mo-zealous. D. Yeomans, A. Woychowsky, F. D'Onofrio. P. Rowley, D. Castellon, B. Post, R. Costello, R Lillo, J. Cichocki, G. Savo, I. Seibold, A. Picconelli. Third Row, left to right: F. Setaro, V. Falco, R Connors, J. Deren, R Strickland, R Young, F. Campbell, E. Hoepner, B. Ierati, S. Chiarmonte, A. Maio, B. Beatty, G. Munson, E. Owen, G. Chamberlain, A. Viscuso, M. Butler, N. Hartlin. Fourth Row. left to right: B. Bradley, J. Williams, H. VanDerMaslen, F. Psillas, M Sale, L. DeCaprio, J. Onofrio, C. Kelsey. H Pisano, B. Augur, B. Sisson, H. Iezzi, M. Stone. C. Muller, B. Hogan, L. Biondi, R Gustavson. Fifth Row. left to right: M. Cook, S. Blanchard, A Howard, A. McGuire, B Cooper, J Applegate, S. Marchand, C. Keeler, E. Doebrick, B. Dion, L. Eno, M. Swanson, R. Wright, E. Johnson, R. Farguharson, G. Billings, B. Anstey, M. Steiner, D. Beebe. Sixth Row. left to right: B. Norwood. B. Melillo, E. Meeker, S. Goodrich, R. Fairchild, K. Wetmore, F. Dooley. J. Cook, R. Wilson, C. Finnegan, R. Igo, R. Treaoning, A. Leslie, M. Yeager, G. Backert. Seventh Row. left to right: F Alteri, H. Lendroth, J Sauce, A. Gruia, C. DuMonde, M. Stanley, M. Keyes. F. Manna. C. Pecoraro, I. Brooks, E. Myers, R. Sperry, G. Norden, V. Baldino, M. Lucibello, P. Albano, S. Porter. The Spirit of '47 jumped right into the swing of things and elected Leo Hibson as president of the class to lead them through a successful year as sophomores. They lead the Young Patriots with four officers being sophomores. With Miss Gladys Zulauf and Mr. Joseph Mayo as advisers, the Sophomore Hop, with Eddie Myers as chairman, was successfully held in April. It was one of the most popular dances during the year. Unusual entertainment was featured. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS First Row. left to right: H. Selfors, vice-president; T Graham. treasurer; L. Hibson, president; L. Civitello, secretary. Second Row, left to right: Miss Gladys Zulauf and Mr. Joseph Mayo, faculty advisers. 45 FRESHMAN CLASS First Row, left to right: W. Andrea, J. Le Gates, M. Di Brimo, C, Schmolk, A. Crisci, J. Triano, J. Davies, W. Cramer, G. Longyear, A. Proto, M. DeMusis, J. Lepone, R. McComb, T. Kane, L. MacNally. Second Row. left to right: L Altieri, M. Geremia, P. Clark, M. Toohey, J Papale, G. Hughes, R. Guertin. M. Weber, E. Clark C. Daniels, P. Acampora, J. McDonough, A. Ford, E. Jones, R. Tierney, N. Bomster, B. Pelligrino, N. James. Third Row, left to right: C. Paolillo, D. Costanzo, D. Fischer, J. Koelle, B. Nettleton, P. Barker, C. Sperry, E. Bowden, C. Potter J. Perella, D. Hemstock, N. Carlson, J. Clough, A. Proto, A. Mascola, R. Chamberlain, A. Viscuso, M. DiGuiseppe, M. Aiello Fourth Row, left to right: L. Fesenden, C. Miller, R. Reed, J. Van Der Maelen, D. Renchy, A. Baruffa, N. O'Hidy, A. Cahoon, Williams, E. Camposano, A. Bixby, R. Dumark, B. Gibbs, A. Polumbo, A. Johnson, E. Young. Fifth Row, left to right: M. Brereton, E. Mustakos, R. Romano, P. White, D. Jones, A. Tinari, B. Carlson, G. Sandagata L. Henry, J. Van Train, B. Kappeler, M. Murgo, P. Dering, G. Swanson, C. Richitelli, P. Russo. P. Dobrosky, C. Slavin. Sixth Row. left to right: J. Hobro, G. Bishop, J. Guertin, J. Howard, B. Henry, A. Crisafi, A Lenard, P. Peterson, J. Hotchkiss, V. Dooley, J. Kelly, H. Dorain, T. Wentch, R. Hinckley, P. Isaccs, M. Osborne, T. Peters, B. Johnson, T. Howell. Seventh Row, left to right: R. Myers, R. Gamache, F. Arpaia, G Ives. A. Nuzzo, E. Landry, J. Sanford, W. Schatzlein, W. Elliot W. Barnick, S. Giovine, N. Crosby, F. Casanova, R. Prisley, W. La Foutaine, G. Brown, I. Erickson. Eighth Row, left to right: R. Averill, E. Farren, A. Grimm, S. Cavalier, P. Panico, R. Crescenti, N. McCann, R. Cramer, J. Simone L. Colley, D. McKinnel, L. Monroe, F. Breiling, A. Perrotti, B. Robinson, G. MacArthur, R. Riha. It was a welcome addition to our high school when the Freshman Class entered the school in September They actively clicked with the crowd and joined the Comet, Leadership Club, Pep Club and other school activities where their presence has been more than stimulating. They have an excellent record of “getting behind the man behind the gun in drives, collections and bond purchases. This spirited group is under the supervision of faculty advisers. Miss Zita Matthews and Mr. Caryle Frawley. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS First Row, left to right: Maureen Weber, secretary; C. Daniels, vice-president; E. Clark, president; P. Acampora, treasurer. Second Row, left to right: Miss Zita Matthews and Mr. Caryle Frawley, faculty advisers. 46 SrftKe Canteen 47 T ‘ieecJiom o£ Petition STUDENT COUNCIL First Row. left to right: Shirley Post, Jane Brown, Angela Tinari, Laura Civitello, Jacqueline Callahan, Virginia Selfors, Rose Gustafson, Betty Hogan, Bernadette Cassel, Anna Kellerman, Maureen Weber. Second Row, left to right: Mr. Carl Garvin, faculty adviser; Elaine Homer, Gayle Reed, Charles Pecoraro, Frank Arpaia, Charles Finnigan, John Sanford, Edgar Myers, James McGouldrick, Maryanne Dooley, Rhoda Cassel, Miss Alice Hall, faculty adviser. Third Row, left to right: Marilyn Stone, Thomas Howell, Louis Monroe, Jack Hobro, Anthony Picirelli, Hugh Cox, Leo Hibson, Fred Esposito, Alfred Dorain, Alma Lepone. The Student Council is the legislative group of the student body. Each homeroom elects two students to represent the people of that room at bi-monthly meetings. Miss Alice Hall and Mr. Carl Garvin are the advisers of the Council. Many of the problems of student groups are discussed at meetings and plans are laid for making adjustments and improvements. Often the problems have to be carried to higher STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Lefi to Right: Shirley Cordner, secretary, Walter Mullen, president; Owen DiVeniero, vice-president; Frank Igo, treasurer. authority for decision. This is usually done by student volunteer committees, which offer an opportunity for development of student initiative. Several student problems have been satisfactorily solved this year through the efforts of the Student Council members. In May, an Organ Memorial Fund was sponsored as a memorial to the boys from the high school who were killed in action. The Council members as they function in a legislative capacity consider the welfare and progress of the students of East Haven High School. 48 cTot TPiitln uhliQcJi etvice NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY First Row, left to right: Ethelyn Smith, Robert Pemberton, Marie Dionne, Dorothy Seibold, secretary and treasurer; Albert Nelson, president; Betty Tansey, Virginia Parilla, Elaine Homer. Second Row, left to right: Rhoda Cassel, Shirley McComb, Philip Smith, Perry Dudley, Russel Bacon, Hugh Cox. Marilyn DeWolf, Rita Fiondella, Miss Zita Matthews, faculty adviser. Third Row. left to right: Shirley Doebrick, Carolyn Strandberg, Barbara Klein, Betty Jaspers, Virginia Selfors, Leona Munroe. The Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society was organized in 1939 and is a nationwide organization in secondary schools and colleges. The purpose of the society is to promote outstanding work among students in scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and character. An honor student has the freedom of his regular study period and at this time is not scheduled to attend any designated study hall or class. Outstanding among our accomplishments is the erection of the honor roll in remembrance of our classmates and alumni now in service. Each year we invite the eighth grades from Foxon, Highland, and Laurel elementary schools to spend a day in the high school and to become acquainted with the building and teachers. We have 118 members in the society to date which is very good for our size school. At the annual induction assembly the whole student body is inspired with the high ideals of the members. 49 The @omet First Row, left to right: Joyce Colby, Pauline Barker. Walter Mullen, Rose Papale, Dolores DelPomo, Rhoda Cassel, Elaine Homer, Leona Munroe, Maureen Weber. Second Row, left to right: Miss Hortense Galin, faculty adviser, Barbara Norwood, Maryanne Dooley, Carolyn Daniels. John Sanford, Doris Beebe, Betty Jaspers, Corinne Hibson, Miss Margaret Lowe, faculty adviser Third Row. left to right: Ruth Etter, Betty Tansey, Arlene Lofquist, Betty Young, Lorraine Henry, Gloria Lamb EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-In-Chief Dolores Del Pomo Associate Editors Elaine Homer Rose Papale Assistant Editor Leona Munroe Sports Editor Walter Mullen Reporters Pauline Barker Carolyn Daniels Maryanne Dooley Corinne Hibson Gloria Lamb Arlene Lofquist James Parsons John Sanford Maureen Weber Betty Young Adviser Mi3S Hortense Galin BUSINESS BOARD Business Manager Rhoda Cassel Betty Jaspers Joyce Koelle Barbara Norwood Betty Tansey Adviser Miss Margaret Lowe Associates Doris Beebe Ruth Etter Betty Henry Lorraine Henry Betty Young Stars Make Up the Comet” A nose for news, an ear for rumors, another ear for a pencil, are the life lines of your reporters . . . eleven brand new students . . . November and no editor . . . Comet wins A-l rating in NSPA . . . Dolores takes over. Rose and Elaine sharing problems . . . due on deadline — or else . . . Who'll go out to Branford? . . . no galley? . . . Comet secures recreational center with box-article . . . Miss Galin and Miss Lowe guide production. 50 omedj - TtG.cjed.ij THESPIAN TROUPE NO. 63 First Row, left to right: Edward Hearn, Leona Monroe, Betty Young, Carolyn Strandberg, Betty Tansey, Edward Horrigan, Ruth Etter. Second Row, left to right: Marilyn DeWolf, Russell Bacon, Tony Picarelli, Mrs Russell Hunter, faculty adviser; Carmela Marzulla, Barbara Corbett, Joan Osborne, Frank Dooley. In March, the players of A Hint of Lilacs went to the Connecticut Drama Festival at the New Britain State Teacher's College, where Leona Munroe was named one of the eight best actors and actresses of the Festival. The play received the rating of Good by critic judge, Dr. Charlotte Wells. Mother, I've Seen Lincoln The curtain went up and The Road to Gettysburg began. This play, about a family living in Gettysburg during the Civil War, was presented by members of Thespian Troup No. 63. Betty Tansey, Ruth Etter, Leona Munroe, and Carmela Marzulla were seen in the leading roles. The play was directed by Carolyn Strandberg. This group is sponsored by Mrs. Russell Hunter. Several social activities besides presenting plays have been conducted. In March a successful dance was held at the high school. Leading the group are Carolyn Strandberg, Betty Tansey, and Betty Young in the capacity of president, vice-president and secretary-treasurer, respectively. Act well your part; there all the honor lies, were the words of Mrs. Hunter to the twenty-first Thespians initiated on April 12 in the auditorium. 51 AtotaLe fZoo5tet5 E-A-S-T H-A-V-E-N the cheery cheers from our cheerful cheerleaders are heard at every game. These blue and gold clad cheerleaders together with the check your hat girls are members of the Pep Club sponsored by Mr. Joseph Mayo. It is the job of the club to successfully conduct all the games. This year, when there was nothing scheduled for Friday night, the Pep Club came through with the popular Friday Night Dances. In April the Blue and Gold Varsity Show was held and it successfully featured many of our seniors. CHEERLEADERS Center: Rita Fiondella. Captain. Left to Right: June Dube, Marion Cook, Grayce Wentsch, Mr. Joseph Mayo, faculty adviser; Betty Jaspers, Leona Munroe, Viola Carlson. PEP CLUB First Row. left to right: Viola Carlson, Leona Monroe, Grayce Wentsch, Rita Fiondella, Betty Jaspers, June Dube, Marion Cook. Second Row, left to right: Mary Jane Miller, Nancy Boutelle, Rhoda Cassel, Carol Simoni, secretary-treasurer; Walter Mullen, president; Marie Bresnan, Virginia Brockett, Pauline Barker, Marilyn Smith. Third Row. left to right: Arlene Lofquist, Virginia Parilla, Betty Shamp, Doris Beebe, Jean Stankiewitz, Peter Mullen, Theresa Aitro, Robert Leona, Dorothy Wilson, Catherine Thompson, Virginia Selfors, Betty Hogan, Mr. Joseph Mayo, facultv adviser. Fourth Row, left to right: Muriel Marburger, Corinne Hibson, Betty Young, Leda Milchert, Betty Cooper. Marilyn Swanson, Barbara Klein, Betty Nelson. 52 Tteedo m in r. une At Piano: Betty Tansey Seated, left to right: David Moore, Gloria Salvo, Ann Davis, Bessie Gibbs, Alfred Dorain. Standing, left to right: Mrs. Wilhelmina Strandberg, faculty adviser; Elaine Kiggens. Helen Iezzi, Jack Lynch, Carolyn Strandberg, Peter Bertier, Wilfred Talbot, Philip Sherman. First Row, left to right: Louise Siniscalchi, Ethel Doebrick, Althea Tregoning, Jeannette Hotchkiss, Lorraine Blanchard, Catherine Thompson, Rose Gustafson, Gloria Backert. Second Row, left to right: Mrs Wilhemina Strandberg, faculty adviser (at piano); Gloria Nunziante, Ruth Kirste, Ruth Farquharson, Louise Cretella, Gloria Sandagata, Marilyn Swanson, Betty Post, Mary Jane Miller, Jean Ayr, Rose Lillo, Lillian Orlando. Third Row. left to right: Shirley Young, Adelaide Mascola, Jean Cichocki, Russell Campbell, John Tolento, Albert Maio, Angelina Pesce, Betty Cooper, Ann McGuire, Shirley Blanchgrd, Anna Mascola. Fourth Row, left to right: Marilyn DeWolf, Alice Crisafi, Edna Meeker. Bessie Gibbs, Betty Carlson, Mortimer Stanley, Michael Lucibello. Arthur Gruia, Arthur Leslie, Robert Marcotte, Corinne Hibson, Arlene Lofquist, Clarabelle Tucker, Veronica Pagano, Betty Nelson The Glee ful Club and Orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Wilhelmina Strandberg has always done a swell job of entertaining us at assemblies, and this year is no exception. Soloists lean Ayr and Marilyn DeWolf have been featured in several assemblies and they do much to 'kindle one's spirit.' This year the Glee Club and Orchestra successfully conducted their Fourth Annual Concert. 53 Aiilitatij Police TRAFFIC SQUAD First Row left to right: N. Boutelle, S. Keeler, B. Young, V Parilla, L. Monroe, R. Cassel, J. Myers, K. Robbins, A Tregonning, V. Sellors Second Row, left to right: D. Seibold, D. Del Pomo, F. Fountain, Miss Daisy Geenty, faculty adviser; C. Marzullo, E. Homer, S. Newton, M. Riccio, J. Shanahan. A. Lofquist, M. DeWolf. L. Milchert. Third Row, left to right: A Nelson, W. Schutsky, L. Haley, G. Reed, D. Wilson, F. Bombriant, L. Wendt, L. Karpowitz, P. Dudley, F. Onofrio. Don't run — one step at a time, warn the traffic squad officers to all the hurrying students, especially at lunch time. It is the duty of these officers to keep the traffic running smoothly at all times. They are at their posts between every period, before and after assemblies and whenever else it is necessary. During the year members of the Junior Council were on trial, and in the spring many of them, together with senior members were inducted. The traffic squad is under the supervision of Miss Daisy Clemens Geenty. These officers are recognized by their colorful arm bands of blue and gold designed by Virginia Parilla. Courtesy, cooperation, responsibility, and leadership are the characteristics necessary for a Traffic Squad member. It is an honor to become a member of the Squad and the officers are respected by the student body. An officer is a symbol of safety and they have prevented many accidents. They are definitely an asset to the school. 54 Next Class Ijouncj Patriot5 First Row, left to right: Theodore Bogeart, Fay Ahlberg, Frank Dooley, Marian Cook, George Chamberlain, Lucy DeCaprio, Rose Mario Sotaro, Jean Shanahan. Second Row, left to right: Miss Hortense Galin, faculty adviser; Jack Davies, Catherine Robbins, Richard Myers, Gayle Reed, Dorothy Jerden, Jeanette Hotchkiss. Third Row, left to right: Rosemary Tierney, Helen Iezzi, Audrey Howard, Harriet Dorain, Rose Papale. Don't forget to buy War Bonds and Stamps tomorrow, —a cheerful voice reminds us every Thursday over the loud speaker. The sale of these stamps and bonds are conducted by members of the Young Patriots. This group is made up of twenty-two members, one from each homeroom, headed by Marion Cook, president; George Chamber-lain, vice-president; Lucy DeCaprio, secretary; Frank Dooley, treasurer, and sponsored by Miss Hortense Galin. This year over $4,200 was collected and invested in a grasshopper plane and several life rafts. Jllbettij and line Twice a month in the art room any spectator will see the art-minded members of the club deeply engrossed in their work. Different projects have been accomplished during the year. As an example of this, their Christmas cards displayed color and originality. This club is the off-spring of the old Arts and Crafts Club and is headed by Leda Mil-chert, Audrey Howard, lane Brown, Ruth Kirste in the offices of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, with Miss Jean Hoxie, faculty adviser. First Row, left to right: Donald Streeter, Jane Brown, Leda Milchert, Audrey Howard, Ruth Kirste, Alfred Dorain. Second Row. left to right: Richard McCann. Irene Buttsted, Ruth Hinckley, Miss Jean Hoxie, faculty adviser; Albert Cahoon, Joan Howard, Ruth Hinckley. 55 Knowledge fiot Tteedom First Row. left to right: Miss Bernice Hall, librarian; Lillian Orlando, Shirley Cordner, vice-president; Dolores DelPomo, president; Elaine Kiggens, secretary; June Myers, Jean Cichocki. Second Row, left to right: Rose Papale, Roberta Reed, Theodora Peters, Edna Meeker, Ethel Meeker, Audrey Ford, Anna Woychowski. The Hostess Club under the leadership of Miss Alice Hall is the domestic club of the school. The objective of club activities is to assist the girls, who participate as members, to acquire more poise, dignity, and ease in entertaining. The girls have served teas to many faculty and student groups during the year. They also sponsored a successful St. Patrick's Day dance in March, The Club is affiliated with the State and National Junior Home Economics Clubs. Two of our members hold state offices this year: Marie Bresnan as state secretary, and Marilyn Swanson as state treasurer. They have participated in several state meetings held in Hartford. Canteen -@lde$ The Bookworm Club was organized in the early part of the school year of 1942 and is under the supervision of our librarian Miss Bernice Hall. Meetings are held regularly and the pledge of the club tells its aim. Books are Keys to Knowledge, Gates to Treasure and Paths that lead upward. I will make books my friends and insofar as I am able I will do my best to make these books in East Haven High School library part of my life and of service to my fellow students. The Library Aids assist in any task around the library such as typing and filing, and indexing new books. First Row, left to right: Doris Fisher, Anna Mascola, secretary; Rhoda Cassel, president; Florence Fountain, vice-president; Carlene Potter, treasurer; Marilyn Swanson. Second Row, left to right: Marie Bresnan, Althea Tregoning, Jeannette Hotchkiss, Miss Alice Hall, faculty adviser; Harriet Dorain, Marilyn Stone, Jane Brown. 56 57 1945 IfpotLijht on Sjzotfo VARSITY BASKETBALL First Row. left to righ': Arthur Leslie, William Ford, Michael Lucibello, Francis Tinari, Joseph Sandry, Paul Albano, Vincent Baldino. Second Row, left to right: Charles Finnigan, Robert Tregoning, Frank Igo, Leo Hibson. Frank Onofrio, Robert Wilson, Perry Dudley, manager. Team of underclassmen . . . hard, but good games . . . Guilford victorious in overtime by one basket . . . Paul takes 15 tallies in St. Mary's game . . . red-hot Congos down Blue and Golders . . . Hibson keeps up team's fighting spirit . . . Swamped by Branford Hornets, Tregoning tries with 5 points . . .Leslie dependable on the defense . . . J. V.'s bow to Boardman . . . Cherokee's trick-knee injured — goes back into game — result — out for remaining season . . . his fast shooting made him top man for small period played . . . Junior Comets slash Wallingford . . . Shelton first win of season for varsity by 2 points . . . Mike, topman with 16 baskets . . . J. V.'s top Shelton in close game . . . Buddy thrilling crowd with half court swishers . . . Guy's tricky dribbling . . . Boardman edged in last game . . . Predicting a vctorious next year with a co-operative, experienced team . . . Varsity letters awarded after three year absence . . . Junior Smithmen trounced through season with three wins . . . Auggie on the ball . . . Warren just dropping them in. Perry as Comet conductor . . . Guliani's dramatic falls . . . Victorius Vinnie. 58 Scotel ofi the East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven VARSITY BASKETBALL ..29 Guilford ...31 ..21 St. Mary's Academy.. ...25 ..20 Boardman Trade ...37 ..25 Derby ...39 ..19 Wallingford ...35 ..27 Hopkins ...37 ..24 Shelton ...25 ..13 Branford ...44 ...18 Milford . ..40 ...26 Seymour ...43 ...15 Stratford ...60 ...11 Derby ...56 ...19 Wallingford ...46 ...22 Stratford ...47 ...36 Shelton ...34 ...12 Branford ...32 ...24 Milford ...50 ...27 Seymour ...68 ...31 Boardman Trade ...25 Put it in! J. V. BASKETBALL East Haven 10 Boardman Trade.. ..21 East Haven 10 Derby ..28 East Haven 10 Wallingford ..40 East Haven .... 17 Hopkins ..22 East Haven 16 Shelton ..14 East Haven .... 18 Branford ..14 East Haven .... 12 Milford ..19 East Haven .... 18 Seymour ..24 East Haven .... 7 Derby ..31 East Haven .... 22 Wallingford ...16 East Haven .... 10 Shelton ...14 East Haven 12 Branford ..15 East Haven .... 12 Milford ...29 East Haven .... 11 Seymour ...15 J. V. TEAM Left to Right (in V formation): Charles Finnigan. lames McGouldrick, Augustine Perrotti. Frank Setaro, Leo Hibson, Donald MacKinnel, Frank Igo. Warren Schatzlein. 59 BOYS' SWIMMING TEAM First Row. left to right: George Munson, Robert Beebe, Norman McCann, Thomas Graham, Robert Dumark. Second Row, left to right: Robert Corbett, Sanford. Frank Dooley. Coach F. Keefe. E. H. H. S.........21 Hillhouse..........54 E. H. H. S.........23 Crosby ............51 E. H. H. S.........18.5 Hamden.............42.5 E. H. H. S........33 Mortimer Stanley, George Chamberlain, John E. H. H. S 36 West Haven ..., 30 E. H. H. S 38 Bassick 33 E. H. H. S 38 Meriden 37 Middletown . .. . 33 In the Swim Our new team was splashed by Hillhouse High, in the first season's swim. Frank Dooley copped the 40-yd. free style event, being the only Keefeman to take a first place. E. H. Natotors sink West Haven and Bassick! Sanford swims to win 220 free style. Dooley's victorious leap enables him to take second place in state meet! This sport has aroused much enthusiasm in the school. 60 Cfitli ’ JZeadetlhijQ First Row. left to right: Muriel Andrews, Viola Carlson, Carolyn Daniels, Barbara Klein, Rita Fiondella, Marian Cook, Betty Jaspers. Second Row, left to right: Gloria Fuchs, Jacqueline Callahan, Lillian Eno, Gayle Reed, Maryanne Dooley, Virginia Parilla, Virginia Selfors. Third Row, left to right: Maureen Weber, Anita Fiondella, Pheobe Klein, Ruth Farquharson, Ruth Kirste. Under the guidance of Miss Yota Bouzou-cas, this club meets every Wednesday, either to play basketball or to receive advanced instruction in tumbling or stunts on the ropes and rings. The members assist Miss Bouzoucas in gym classes by demonstrating or by refereeing basketball games. The officers of this active club are Barbara Klein, president; Carolyn Daniels, secretary-treasurer. Tumbling Leaders 61 Qlxts flasket bait Team First Row, left to right: Viola Carlson, Barbara Klein, Rita Fiondella. Second Row, left to right: Lillian Eno, Marian Cook, Carolyn Daniels, Betty Jaspers, Virginia Selfors. Our girls sink all opposition . . . one of Miss Bou-zoucas' new projects—and a swell one . . . We are the Redtops . . . Bobbie and Viola thrill spectators with 16 and 10 points each in first game! ! . . . Branford feels sting of the Redtops . . . Rita works hard for 8 points in St. Mary's game . . . Bobbie sets record with 16 points . . . lost in blizzard after Hornet game. Cfil Is usimmiruj Splash! Splash! Splash! ! . . . into the pool dive the members . . . strive to make Esther Williamses . . . Oh! those bathing suits . . . two splash parties to their credit . . . invite any eligible male . . . all the chlorine! . . . Hamden invited to play day! — more fun! ! . . . newly organized swim classes . . . Is my back stroke all right? . . . exquisite gals dive in, — come out with straight hair, — no make up . . . Don’t forget to pay your dues! First Row, left to right: Betty Hogan, Marilyn Swanson, Barbara Corbett, Anne Vanacore, Carol Keeler, Elayne Kiggins, Marilyn Smith Second Row left to right: Elizabeth Meeker, Leda Milchert, Betty Jaspers, Jacqueline Callahan, Viola Carlson, Louise Robertson, Audrey Mills, Ann Davis. 62 £njoyinq School 'op to bottom: Solving Democracy's Problems Air Patrol — For Defense Let's Eat Glee in the Air Team Swim Pre-test Concentration 63 OFFICE STAFF Mrs. Geraldine Peck, Miss Jean Malcolm, Miss Marian Ambrulevich. CAFETERIA STAFF Miss Katherine McGovern, Assistant Mrs. Robert Ingham, Manager of Cafeteria SCHOOL NURSE Miss Florence Leeds Parker Nurse for East Haven Schools ftattonl Tony, Pete, and Cas. Zita Matthews Joe Sandrey Maureen Weber Marion Ambrulevich Vincent Baldino Mr. and Mrs. H. Celentano Anna Prete Dorn's Smoke Shoo Michael De Frank Mr. and Mrs. Romano Madelyn Romano 45” Beverly Barnes Marianne Dooley Robert Tregoning Anthony Limoncelli Gloria Billings Tommy Pascale Anthony (Sonny) Parise Wanda Sinski Jean L. Stankiewitz 45” Mike Lucibello, Jr. June Guertin Buddy Tinari, Jr. Edward Horrigan Mr. and Mrs. D. Coyles Earbara and Jeannette Coyles Miss Helda Robinson Judge and Mrs. C. B. Sturges Mr. Cohen Miss Loretta Simoni Mr. and Mrs. J. Simoni Mr. Jake Carr Miss Dottie Kane Catherine Montague Miss Eleanor D. Leary Mr. and Mrs. L. Fulford Mr. and Mrs. C. Knight Miss Gloria Gallo Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Diehl, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Brancaccio Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Ermer Mrs. Frank Mintz Mr. and Mrs. F. Long Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Tregoning Miss Althea Tregoning 45” Mr. Walter Stankiewitz Hildur Svenson Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Gillis Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Kennedy Wm. J. Kennedy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Loveland Miss Ethel Kennedy Valeda Robinson Mary Ellen Brereton Rosemarie Romano Mr. and Mrs. L. Milchert Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Spiegel Georgianna V. Shepard H. E. Parker Ruth Guertin Mr. and Mrs. Chet Majewski Mr. and Mrs. M. Stankiewitz Stanley and Joan Bobrowski Kay Keser Leona Munroe Rita Fiondella Theresa Aitro Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Sugrue Mr. and Mrs. A. De Musis Anthony De Musis Mr. and Mrs. M. Magliano Louise Poggi Mr. and Mrs. Frantz James Cunningham Miss Hortense Galin Alle Farm Frank Ross Dottie Caswell Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Brockett Wilfrid H. Brockett 45” Alice Johnson Richard Underwood Mr. and Mrs. J. Ceferelli Noah Ceferelli Barbara Ann Beardsley James P. Laucella Emma Helen Ceferelli Mr. and Mrs. F. 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Scott Porter Miss Vivian Nelson Cpt. Carl A. Nelson, Jr. Sgt. James H. Williams 36” Albert Nelson 45” Flight Officer A. Schutz Mr. and Mrs. Luding Schutz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Travis Mr. and Mrs. M. Whelan C. A. Whelan Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Redman Jack Redman Mr. and Mrs. A. Melillo Miss Gladys Melillo 45” Mr. and Mrs. Champlain Henry Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Kelsey Ginny and Phil Mr. A. F. Sperry Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hall Pvt. and Mrs. A. J. Sperry Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson Mr and Mrs. C. F. Warner Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gesner Mr. and Mrs. A. Lepone Mrs. Florence Thompson 64 Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Thompson A Friend Mr. and Mrs. R. Hurden Mrs. Fred J. Marsett Mr. and Mrs. M. Bon Dmpo Rudy Anderson. Jr. Miss Carolyn Kelsey Mathilda Crescenti Gloria Crescenti Mr. and Mrs. G. Crescenti Mr. and Mrs. James R Parsons Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoff Rocky and Roy Mary Rocco Anna Cacace Mr. and Mrs. John Cacace Julie Seibold Jean Seibold Mr. and Mrs. Harris Anstey Elwood F. Scobie Mr. and Mrs. D. 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