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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1949 volume:

I Present THn 9 o p P OIWEEr EAST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL EAST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT This year E. H. H. S. has a new principal. We have known him as the smiling biology teacher in 302. We heard about life in Maine, both plant and animal, and we can tell a robin from a bluebird because of his efforts. Some of us became better acquainted with him because of his work with Visual Aids and the Camera Club. Mr. Carl Garvin, we wish you every success and happiness. TRIBUTE We, the Class of 1949, in sincere appreciation for your loyal devotion and under- standing proudly and hum- bly dedicate this volume of the Pioneer to you, our class advisors; Miss Jean Hoxie and Mr. John MacPartland. EAST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL East Haven High School is designed in a Georgian Colonial style. This style was selected because it was the most appropriate for the town in keeping with its major buildings. The school has approximately thirty-one class rooms, a gym, shop, cafeteria, and auditorium with a capacity of 1,000. Students entered the school for the first time on September 28, 1936. FACULTY MRS. BEATRICE DOOLITTLE MRS. MARY CONNOR DONALD THOMAS JAMES VETRONE Vice-Chairman THE BOARD OF EDUCATION EDWARD E. DONROE Chairman The Board of Education is the back-bone of our school. They serve willingly to improve our educational system here at East Haven High. Their service is all voluntary and they donate many valuable hours of their own free time to manage and discuss the problems of finance, curricula, instruction, material facilities, faculty and student personnel, and services. We, the Class of '49, wish to extend our appreciation for their untiring efforts to help us to become better citizens of the world. JOHN CORBETT Secretary to the Board MRS. JANE THOMPSON JOSEPH T. RODENSKI JAMES M. BANCROFT BART A. GAFFNEY Our pnnC'P LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Left to right: Miss M. Rocco; Miss D. Houston. Left to right: Miss R. Youngerman; Miss J. Hoxie. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Left to right: Miss C. Montague; Miss E. Herr, Miss E. O'Neill; Mrs. R. Hunter; Mr. J. MacPartland, head of department; Miss H. Galin; Mr. M. Zilli; Mrs. M. Melillo. ART DEPARTMENT 8 Miss E. Kennedy; Mrs. M. Melillo; Miss M. Weber. INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Left to right: Mr. . Bon well; Mr. D. Reed. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Left to right: Miss B Hawley; Miss P. Ballen-tine. Left to right: Mrs. J. Welch; Miss M. Bauer; Mr. J. Mayo; Miss Z. Matthews, head of the department; 9 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Left to right: Miss H. Svenson; Mr. E. Sugrue: Mr. T. Murray, head of the department; Mrs. M. Crisafi. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Left to right: Mrs. W Strandberg; Miss H. Svenson. DEAN OF GIRLS Mrs. Russell Hunter EXTRA-CURRICULAR DIRECTOR Mr. Joseph Mayo COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Left to right. Mrs. F. Coulter, head of the department; Miss E. Panta-lone; Miss M. Lowe; Mrs. D. Reed. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Left to right: Mr. M. Tierney; Mr. C. Frawley, head of the department; Mr. T. Malonis. n OFFICE STAFF Left to right: Mrs. T. Kane; Miss M. Heinze; Mrs. F. Dooley; Mrs. M. Peck. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Raymond Smith NURSE Florence Leeds Parker R. N. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Miss Yota Bouzoucos CAFETERIA STAFF Right to left: Mrs. Ingham; Mrs. Thompson; Mrs. McGovern; Mrs. McGuire; Ted Bogaert, Tom Howell; Pete DeCaprio. THE SCHOOL WORK Miss Rocco and Latin Action Stretch in Our Gym Miss Hawley and Our Kitchen MR. WILLIAM E. FAGERSTROM We have very pleasant memories of our good friend and former principal, Mr. Fagerstrom. Our Typists Really Qick Miss Ballentine and Fabrics High Notes in the Air Miss Hoxie and the Art Room u STUDENTS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Marcia Wisniewski, Secretary; Abner Notkins, President; Richard Myers, Vice-president; Lorraine Mascola, Treasurer. FAYE AHLBERG Blondie” July 29 Taffy colored curls . . . big blue eyes . . . gayly greets all . . . talented with a painting brush . . . our Queen” . . . Holcombs’ handy helper. Art Club (1, 2)—Treasurer (3, 4); Thespians President (1, 2); Drama Workshop (3, 4) — Play (3); Comet Business Board (1, 4); Varsity Show (1); Prom Queen (3). GLORIA ALBANO Glo September 16 Dark close-cropped curls . . . sweet voiced soprano . . . shines in all sports ... Where’s Buzz? . . . delightful dancer . . . perfectly attired in pale blue . . . secretary-to-be. Glee Club (2, 3, 4); A Capella Choir (3, 4); Traffic Squad (4); Varsity Show (2, 3, 4); Student Council (4); Singing Seniors (4). ROBERT E. ANDERSON Bob’’ December 21 Tall, blond and easy on the eyes . . . friendly with a pleasing smile . . . those crew cuts are pretty sharp . . . Ping-pong Champ . . . Where’s Bob Judge? . . . Hates poetry, homework and ballpoint pens . . . Caters to customers at Clarks . . . Sundaes are his specialty . . . It’s farming for him. MURIEL ANDREWS Ma” March 25 Personality gal . . . rougish eyes . . . dotes on dates and dancing . . . craves cheeseburgers . . . plenty of pep . . . golden throated torch singer. Traffic Squad (3, 4); Drama Workshop (3); Leadership Club (2, 3); Cheerleaders ( 2 ); Comet Business Board (3, 4); Pioneer (4); Varsity Show (1, 2, 3, 4); Frolic (1). MARIANNE APUZZO Dede” March 17 Cute . . . pleasant . . . magnetic personality . . . Dotes on dancing and Men! . . . Ping-pong champ . . . Where’s Issie? . . . prospective Arnold student. Cheerleader (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Comet (2, 3, 4); Pep Club (3, 4); A. A. Treasurer (4); Varsity Show (4); F. H. A. (3); Homeroom Secretary (2) ; Singing Seniors (4); Pioneer 4); Comet Dance (3) . ALICE CHARLOTTE AYR ’’Baby’’ May 24 ''Al” . . . teasing makes her happy . . . always looking for Comet news . . . all out for jive discs . . . dancing . . . quiet as a drum . . . She’ll make you beautiful. Comet Business Board (1, 2, 3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4) —Treasurer (4); Traffic Squad (3,,4); Pioneer (4). JAMES BAUER Jimmy” January 1 Tall, smooth, blond . . . sure-footed on rink and dance floor . . . swings a mean ping-pong paddle ... handy with the paintbrush . . . will don Bell Bottom Trousers ... a rousing cheer for the Capitol. Homeroom Treasurer (1, 2); Glee Club (1); Intramural Football (3, 4); Intramural Basketball (3,4); Varsity Basketball (4). JOHN M. BERNDTSON Professor February 17 Johnnie polite and quiet . . . very neat . . . doesn’t appreciate the fairer sex . . . patient, but firm . . . finds little trouble in making friends . . . hails from Saltonstall . . . sports around in blue Ford coupe. Student Council (2); Homeroom President (3). ANN BERTIER Annie’’ November 15 Snapping dark eyes . . . fashionable dresser . . . creates parties and dancing . . . own designer—thats for her ... the business field will have a new addition. Thespians (1, 2, 3, 4); Hostess Club (1); Glee Club (1); Traffic Squad (3 ); Homeroom Secretary (4); Student Council (2); Hop Dance Commit-, tee (2). THEODORE JOHN BOGAERT Ted May 4 Future birdman . . . big and blond . . . one of our mermen . . . likes to hunt . . . kind of shy . . . sometimes ... call him when machines break down . . . speaks his mind. Student Council (4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Swimming (2, 3, 4); Visual Aids (3, 4); A Capella Choir (4). LORRAINE BOOTH Rainy February 20 Cold weather sportster ... snappy stepper on silver blades . . . blue is befitting . . . oh, that Montgomery Clift . . . Don’t rush me Pert Polyanna . . . reading relaxes her . . . snazzy stitcher . . . plans to cut out a career as a dressmaker . . . baby sitting boosts her budget. THOMAS BRYANT Tommy” April 28 Quiet, clean-cut and always so neat . . . snappy dresser and those baby blue eyes . . . gas station’s right hand man . . . Men of few words are best” . . . ardent sports fan . . . girls. Homeroom President (1); Homeroom Treasurer (2); Intramural Football (3, 4). 17 IRENE JOAN BUTTSTEADT T’ July 6 Light haired lass . . . tall 2nd floor traffic squadder . . . strong on the simple life . . . 313’s thimble wearer . . . capable at cooking . . . she’ll make some man a good wife . . . Ted’s other half . . . finds fishing fun. Art Club (1, 2, 3); Traf-fic Squad (3, 4); F. H. A. (3). JOHN CACACE Corky December 31 Honest John . . . pleasing personality . . . Ann is his gal and Stef is his pal. Student Council (1, 3); Freshman Frolic (1); J. V. Basketball (1); Sophomore Hop (2); Intramural Football (3, 4); Intramural Volleyball (3); Junior Prom Dance Committee (3); Traffic Squad (4); Varsity Basketball (3, 4); Varsity Baseball (3, 4). BERNADETTE FAYE CASSEL Dette July 26 Fashion plate . . . never a hair out of place . . . Metcalf’s little malt-mixer. Comet (1, 2, 3, 4); Business Board Manager (4); Varsity Show (1, 2, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Class Secretary (2); Student Council (3); National Honor Society (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Pioneer (4); Pep Club (4); Singing Seniors (4). ANTHONY CASTELLON Boss January 17 Oh, for a tan like his . . . always faithful to West End Bowling Alleys . . . captivating smile . . . my brother and I . . . His pastry creations will tempt you . . . Ipana for the smile that pleases the fairer sex. Glee Club (2, 4); Intramural Football (2, 3, 4); Intramural Basketball (2, 3, 4). HENRY CASTELLON Junie December 31 Thumbs down on New Look’’ . . . favors sports . . . never hurries, never worries . . . frank, but friendly . . . smile for every fella, two for every lass ... hails from 302 . . . Hi . . . makes friends with ease . . . He’ll bake your cakes and pies. Intramurals (2, 3, 4); Prom Committee (3). RAYMOND CATALANO Buddy” November 23 A real smooth character and a neat dresser ... a true Foxonite, through and through . . . fastest talker in class especially when it comes to a report in Problems . . . one of 302’s gay boys . . . goes in for bowling. Intramural Football (3,4); Intramural Basketball (3, 4); Homeroom Vice-president (1). BARBARA LOUISE CLARK Barbee December 13 Short n’ cute . . . freckles and flaming hair . . . temper to match her locks . . . Oh, Beans! . . . whiz at figures . . . she can certainly play a radio . . . Pharmacy is her future. Drama Workshop (3, 4); Pioneer (4); Singing Seniors (4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Comet (4); Thespians (4). RAYMOND COSTA Ray April 12 Are you kiddin? . . . keeps an eye on the gals . . . fishes for fun . . . you’ll see him at the dances . . . favorite pastime—food . . . hunts for his dinner ... swims in the summer . . . hearts on football. Nutmeg Boys’ State (3); Traffic Squad Officer (4); Visual Aids (4); Glee Club (3, 4). HARRY CRESCENTI 'Harrie February 8 Strong silent type . . . rippling black waves above his brow... perfectly happy hunting . . . rabid radio fan . . . Mrs. Coulter's handy man . . . fast with the typewriter . . . never without a tie . . . he'll have success in an office. JOANNA DALKIN Toots October 21 Quiet and poised . . . her smooth wardrobe is due to her clever working with a needle and thread . . . competent commercial student . . . speed demon on a Royal . . . never a minute to waste . . . when there is work to be done this gal can do it . . . future in the business field. Traffic Squad (3, 4); Glee Club (4). CONCETTA MARY DE CAPRIO Con September 16 Always on committees . . . pleasing to be with . . . Claire and Con . . . she’ll lacquer your locks. Traffic Squad (3, 4); Glee Club (1, 2); A Capella Choir (3, 4); F. H. A. (1); Drama Workshop (3) ; Comet Dance (4); Sadie Hawkins Committee (4) ; Class Ring (3); Pioneer (4). FRED DE FELICE Freddy Fleas” April 29 Smooth dancer . . . brainy boy . . . How come? ... courteous always . . . perpetually a prexy ... to concentrate on a college career. Class Pres. (1); Student Council (1, 2, 4)—Pres. (4); National Honor Society (2, 3, 4) — Vice-Pres. (3) — Pres. (4); Traffic Squad (3, 4) — Treas. (4); Varsity Show Asst. Man. (3); Bus. Man. A. A. (4); Hop Co-chairman (2). STELLA DAMBROWSKI Papoose September 12 Life’s too short to worry” . . . Green makes her look like a queen . . . loves dancing . . . and Remington Rand awaits her . . . peaches and cream complexion . . . her upsweeps make her sharp-looking earrings stand out. Glee Club (1); Traffic Squad (3, 4); National Honor Society (3, 4). MARIE NATALIE D'AMICO Marie” December 27 Dignified and reserved . . . soft brown eyes . . . that's my opinion! . . . nifty number . . . the skin you love to touch . . . Howard Johnson’s hostess . . . paddles in the pools ... addles around the alleys . . . shopping sprees bring results . . . allergic to whirling snowflakes . . . future Florence Nightingale. Glee Club (1, 2, 3). GRACE J. DEL CORTE Grade” August 18 Book batty . . . clerically inclined . . . she cheers for t h e Yankees . . . always knows the answers . . . watch her swoon over Gable . . . girl of few words ... a stay at home . . . capable cooker and cleaner . . . will brave the business world. National Honor Society (3, 4); Homeroom Secretary (3). ANDREW DEPINO Shanks” August 22 Welcoming smile . . . everyone's friend . . . personality plus . . . commercial artist. Homeroom Treasurer (1); Class President (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4)—Lieut. (4); National Honor Society (3, 4); Varsity Football (2, 3, 4); Varsity Show (1, 2); Boys’ State (2); Student Council (4); Basketball Manager (3); Prom (3); Pep Club (1,2, 3, 4); Pioneer (4). JOAN DILLMAN Dilly” July 6 Petite Brunette . . . pleasant smile . . . new gal . . . engaging conversationalist and versatile speaker . . . her marks rank double or nothing . . . busy little bee . . . a college campus for her. Transferred from Lyman Hall to East Haven High School for Senior Year. Pep Club (4). JOSEPH D’ONOFRIO •Joe July 4 Athlete with a capital A” . . . speed demon on the field, and gridiron . . . Buddy’s buddy . . . fellow7 with a fishing rod . . . future Joe DiMaggio! Homeroom Treasurer (3); Varsity Baseball Team (1, 2, 3, 4)—Captain (4); Varsity Basketball (3, 4); Varsity Football (4); Prom Committee (3). CAROL ANN DOWMAN Carol” December 28 Cute and capable . . . sparkling eyes . . . magnetic personality. Traffic Squad (3, 4); Secy.(4); Leadership Club (1, 2); Art Club (1, 2, 3); Pres. (1); Pep Club Lieut. (3, 4); Student Council (2); Homeroom Secretary (2); Class Secretary (3); Prom (3); Pioneer (4); Singing Seniors (4); National Honor Society (3, 4) — Treas. (4). MARILYN CLARK ELLIOT Merryll” April 8 Eating and sports take up most of her time . . . short black hair . . .sparkling brown eyes . . . my so studious . . . bug on photography . . . college for her. Drama Workshop (4); Art Club (4); French Club (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); National Honor Society (3, 4); Pioneer (4); Pep Club (4). FRED ESPOSITO Eppie” February 6 Tall, handsome hunk of man . . . football hero . . . hold that line! . . . what’s homework? . . . smooth dancer from Clamtown . . . A Hamden girl rides in his Ford. Student Council (1); Varsity Football (1, 2, 3, 4); Homeroom Treasurer (3); Homeroom President (1); Prom Committee (3); Honorable Mention To All State Football Team (4). SARAH E. ESPOSITO Sally” June 28 Our gal Sal . . . subtle humor . . . talented ivory tickler . . . Iturbi’s rival . . . teacher to be. Varsity Show (2, 3, 4); Comet (2, 3, 4); Editor-In-Chief (4); Thespians (2, 3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Homeroom Treasurer (2, 4); National Honor Society (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Pep Club (3, 4); Singing Seniors (4); Pioneer (4). SALVATORE ANTHONY ESPOSITO Sal” April 16 Quiet around the girls . . . sharp pinochle player . . . shy smile, but oh! so nice . . . flip guy . . . speedy on the court . . . shrewd ping pong player . . . gum helps him in Problems . . . over the eye hairdo . . . handy hockey player . . . selling is his future. Intramurals (3, 4); C. Y. O. (4). ANITA ALICE FIONDELLA Nini October 24 Liveware of the crowd . . . w'here there’s life, there’s Nini. Frolic (1); Hop (2); Bowling (1); Leadership (1, 2, 3); Student Council (1, 2); Cheerleaders Junior Varsity (2, 3) — Captain (3); Varsity (4); Drama (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); National Honor Society (3, 4); Prom (3); Pioneer (4); Comet (4). JAMES WILLIAM FRENCH Frenchie” September 18 Tall, terrific, and a teaser . . . Red, The car, and me . • • makes his home behind Metcalfs counter . . . forever eating . . . Drop dead” . . . next to Audrey comes football . . . Momanguin claims him for a son. Varsity Football Team (2, 3, 4); Snow Ball Dance Committee (4). JAMES GAMBARDELLA ” De De” August 30 Valuable man on the gridiron . . . black curly hair and pearly whites . . . Reckon So” ... likes to listen to records . . . one of the gang . . . big attraction to the younger set. Varsity Football (2, 3, 4); Snow Ball Dance Committee (4). FAY GARVIN ' Fay” April 17 Tall sophisticate . . . smooth page-boy ... dramatic and daring . . . usherette extraordinaire . . . ”Hi, Keed” . . . Sarah Bernhardt’s rival . . . super studier. Bookworms (1, 2); Thespians (1, 2); Comet (1); Drama Workshop (3, 4) —Vice-pres. (4); Varsity Show (1, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (2); Traffic Squad (3, 4); National Honor Society (3, 4); Pioneer (4). ELIS GUSTAFSON Swede” November 26 Tall, blond and cute . . . has a way with women . . . Hails from Momauguin ... Ace on roller skates . . . Swimming his specialty ... Snappy dresser . . . loves to tease the ladies . . . hates flat tires. Art Club (3); Varsity Show (3, 4); Swimming Team (3, 4); Traffic Squad (4); Homeroom Vice-president (4). NANCY EDITH HARRISON Nan” June 7 Barbee's twin . . . salt water and ice skates provide recreation . . . North Branford product . . . Well Good for you” . . . future Clara Barton. Traffic Squad (3, 4); Thespians (2, 3, 4); Pioneer (4); Comet Editorial Board (4); Comet Dance (4); A Date With Judy (4). JACQUILINE MARY HILDEBRANDT Jackie” November 14 Hep lil Hamdenite . . . wild about roller skating . . where’s Swede” and the car . . . sweaters are her speed . . . number please . . . telephone company’s permanent little plug pusher .. a new comer in her senior year from Hamden. LORNA PATRICIA HILSE Cookie” May 9 Long fluffy, blonde hair ... Bill's other half . . . last minute dash to school . . . here comes Airline. Art Club (1, 2); F. H. A. (3); Singing Seniors (4); Traffic Squad (4); French Club (3); Comet Business Board (4); Pioneer (4); Drama Workshop (4). MILDRED CATHERINE HINCKLEY Milly” June 2 Flashing figure on skates at rink or lakes . . . allergic to study . . . blows brass in the Drum Corps . . . swimming satisfies . . . bravo for Beechnut . . . salt water and sand in summer . . . aspires to carve a career in modeling. Art Club (1, 2); F. H. A. (1). 21 ARLENE MAE HOFRICHTER Poppy” March 1 Me and Lorna . . . dimples . . . barndancing is her passion . . . knits own sweaters . . . loves that collection of cowboy music ... somebody, nobody could be as late as. Singing Seniors (4); French Club (3); Drama Workshop (4); F. H. A. (3) ; T. S. O. (4); Comet (4) ; Pioneer (4). JOHN HOLLAND Dynamite” April 4 Sad Sack ... me n’ my car ... a quick, bright wit beneath his quiet manner . . . he gets the job done . . . physics wiz. Art Club (1); Intramural Football Team (3, 4); Intramural Basketball Team (3, 4); Basketball Manager (1); Varsity Show (2, 3). DONALD MARK HORRIGAN Don” July 4 Fourth of July kid ... a regular firecracker . . . likes girls . . . photography fiend . . . class comedian . . . everybody’s friend. Freshman Frolic (1); Kor-ner Klub (1,2); Hop (2); Thespians (2, 3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4) President (4); Traffic Squad (4); Student Council (4). THOMAS B. HOWELL Tommy” October 22 Favorite pastime — you guessed it-----girls! . . . There’s something about Rhode Island . . . Friendly smile . . . Want a ride? . . . hates women drivers! Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Council (1,2); Class President (2); Sophomore Hop (2); Freshman Frolic (1); Homeroom President (2); A Capella Choir (4). CLAIRE ELIZABETH JOHNSON Claire” September 27 Dark, wavy tresses ... a crowning braid among her curls . . . diminutive and daring . . . cute grin . . . faithful football fan . . . easy to look at . . . meticulous manner . . . Hey, Con! wait for me” . . . merry Momauguinite . . . will become famous fashioning frocks in the future . . . Boardman Trade School. DORIS JOHNSON Doris” September 8 Pretty pout pleases all . . . passes her English tests ... My, Mr. Mayo” ... always aptly attired . . . strictly stylish . . . dimples dominate . . . oh, those pearly whites . . . oh, I don’t know” . . . mannersdeluxe — a thoughtful gal. MARY ELIZABETH JOY Cowgirl” September 5 Hep about horseback riding . . . Roy Roger’s rival . . . resides among Foxon hills ... a gal in calico . . . barn dancing ballerina . . . vibrant voice . . . capable canary . . . sends you with her torchy renditions . . . secretarial yearnings. Glee Club (1, 2); Singing Seniors (4); Traffic Squad (4). ROBERT WILLIAM JUDGE Bob” January 16 Flashing red hair and deep brown eyes . . . my, so studious! . . . Dotes on ping-pong . . . Where’s Anderson? Hails from Fair Haven Junior High . . . college material ... a future engineer . . . likes food and sports . . . Mrs. Hunter’s quiz kid. Traffic Squad (3, 4); Safety Council (3, 4). ANN CLARA KELLERMAN ’•Ann” July 2 Cute, petite, blond, but taken . . . Bob? . . . whistle bait . . . dreams of dental hygenist work. Student Council (1); Frolic (1); Hop (2); Thespians (2, 3, 4); Swimming (1); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Homeroom Treasurer (4); Comet (4); Pioneer (4); Singing Senior (4); Varsity Show (4); National Honor Society (4). LOUIS ANTHONY KEMPTER Louie” October 21 Carefree but capable . . . the boy with the deep voice . . . hikes down from the Foxon Hills daily ... He claims a future in the business world. Comet Editorial Board (2); Traffic Squad Officer (3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Thespians (4); Pioneer (4). RONALD WILLIAM KIPP 'Roland” September 26 Mighty Kipp, the magician . . . Class trickster . . . the wee wonder . . . always entertaining . . . super sar-gent in the National Guard . . . hup 1, 2, . . , Terror of the Gridiron . . . gay rascal, pleasing personality. Hi-Yi (1, 2, 3); President (2); Football (2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); A Capella Choir (3). AUDREY FLORENCE KITT Aud” September 26 Terrific typer, mad about music . . . collects popular discs . . . spins them in her spare time . . . brave for anything colored blue . . . never keep this Kitt waiting . . . racks up high marks with ease . . . office opportunities await. Glee Club (1, 2, 3). FRED ALTON KITT Bud” September 26 Slim Jim” . . . curly blonde locks . . . tall, lanky and likable . . . definitely on the shy side . . . the timid soul . . . seen but not heard . . . serene skater . . . aversion to crowds . . . blooms on blue Mondays . . . this Kitt will carry a kit . . . future Fuller brush man. PHOEBE ANN KLEIN Boots July 8 Cutest dimples . . . dancing doll . . . that’s pretty good, hugh? . . . Arnold bound athlete. Frolic (1); Leadership (1, 2, 3) — Treasurer (3); Hop Co-chairman (2); Cheerleaders (2, 3, 4); Student Council (2, 3, 4); Varsity Show (1, 2, 3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4)—Cocaptain (4); Homeroom Secretary (4); Prom (3); Singing Seniors (4). GEORGE KORNATZ Natz” May 8 Georgie Boy . . . one of the guys . . . flings himself into football ... a sport who shines in sports . . . raves about royal blue . . . cuts the surf with a skillful stroke. Varsity Swimming Team (3, 4); Varsity Football Team (3, 4 ); Traffic Squad Officer (4); Student Council (4). MARY LOUISE LA FLAMME Lou” May 26 Flattering feather cut . . . natural waves . . . mad about music . . . delights in curling up with a good book . . . prettiest in pink . . . disc daffy . . . bravo for the Branford boys . . . a dignified little dish. Transferred from St. Mary in sophomore year. F. H. A. (3). 23 JOHN JAMES LAWLER Jack” March 26 Handsome carrot top . . . oh, how he loves the ladies I’m a holy terror ... off to the wild blue yonder . . . Hillhouse’s loss our gain . . . Kissable Lips Foster . . . harraser of the femmes . . . planes on the brain. Pioneer (4); Drama Workshop (4); Thespians (4). MARTHA JEAN LEASURE Marth January 16 Always so neat . . . Oh! that blonde curly hair . . . history whiz . . . We'll go in my car . . . anyone seen Joan Patterson . . . Oh! Warren” . . . It's office work for her . . . Johnny on the spot. Comet Business Board (3) ; Traffic Squad (3,4); A Cappella Choir (4); Pioneer Business Manager (4) . JOHN LUPOLI Lup” October 2$ Dignified . . . sharp dresser . . . regular guy ... a hearty Hi for all . . . second floor lieutenant . . . Oh Johnny . . . Life, laughs, and Lorraine . . . Calling Doctor Lupoli. Homeroom Treasurer (1); Student Council (1,4); Homeroom President (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4) — Lieutenant (4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Thespians (4). JOAN LOUISE MacDOUGALL Mac May 5 Friendly smile, flashing eyes and brown hair . . . swimming and sewing . . . quiet but noticeable . . . looks so nice in green . . . English her favorite ... a future secretary ... a very sweet Miss. Dancing Club (2); Singing Seniors (4). CAROL MAE LEEPER Care May 31 105’s slim chick . . . combs her curly locks neat . . . loves the tune of a disc . . . teacher for her . . . Men! . . . Men! . . . Men! Home Sweet Homicide (3) ; Pioneer (4); Comet Business Board (4); Co-chairman Comet Dance (4) ; Chairman — Date With Judy Ticket Committee (4). JEAN LIDDELL LOFQUIST Jean” May 29 Tall, neat blond . . . “Don't forget your class dues” . . . future nurse. Homeroom Sec. and Treas. (1, 2, 3); Swimming (1); Art (1, 4); Hop (2); Class Treas. (2, 3); Varsity Show (2, 4); Thespians (2, 3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Prom (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Singing Seniors (4); Pioneer (4). 24 FRANK WILLIAM MAHER Frank May 7 Short fella . . . right guy . . . dark hair with brown eyes ... a great sports fan . . . hates new look . . . Mrs. Hunter’s problem child . . . Oh! so shy . . . Can’t wait until 5th period . . . Bob O'Connor’s right hand man . . . good natured guy . . . swell spirit. Football (3, 4). LORRAINE A. MASCOLA Lorrie” March 5 Dark cloud of hair . . . expressive eyes . . . Marcia n’ me . . . sooo easy to get along with . . . the smile that satisfies . . . bosses knee beckons. Homeroom Secy. (3); Varsity Show (3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Pioneer (4); Singing Seniors (4); Class Treasurer (4); National Honor Society (4); D. A. R. Girl. RICHARD RAYMOND MC CANN Mac” November 28 Anchors aweigh, my boy . . Navy, here I come . . . whiz at ping pong . . crew cuts rate by him • • • biggest tease ... industrious yet idle . . . pool shark . . . prize propeller of the swimming team . . . ace relay man. Art Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Homeroom President (3); Swimming Team (2, 3, 4). JANE MC GUIRE Mac” February 18 Trim brunette . . . snapping eyes . . . Is that nice?” . . . Joe and Jane go together like ham and eggs . . . um! . . . those meals in the cafe . . . dreamy dancer. Freshman Frolic (1); Varsity Show (3, 4); Singing Seniors (4); A Capella Choir (4); Homeroom Vice-president (4); Cheerleaders (4); Pioneer (4). ELIZABETH ANN MEEKER Liz” November 21 Reader reader . . . prize prep pupil . . . whiz on English grammar . . . royal blue is right ... a gay girl — she has a smile for every neighbor ... a pretty twinkle in each eye. Swimming Club (1); Traffic Squad Officer (4). JOSEPH MELILLO Joe” January 21 Dark, twinkling eyes . . . bitten by a photography bug . . . why work? . . . it’s wine, women and song for this happy-go-lucky guy . . . smitten with Julie . . . Go crawl under a stone . . . this future photo snapper will pose you prettily. Photography Club (4); Traffic Squad (4). ROGER MERRILL Red” September 15 Tomato colored tufts . . . capable and candid . . . prefers ping - pong and sports . . . majors in managing . . . jack of all trades . . . sure fire . . . salesmanship is the key to his success. Manager Football Team (2, 3, 4); Manager Basketball Team (2, 3, 4); Snowball Dance Committee (4). JOSEPH JOHN MESHAKO Joe” November 24 Tall good-looking blonde . . . strictly Jane’s property . . . Watch that” . . . a most wide-awake Senior . . . Man’s best friend is his bed.” Homeroom President (2); Intramural Football (2); Cheerleaders (2); Football (3); Class Vice-president (3) ; Junior Prom Dance Committee (3); Snow Ball Dance Committee (4) . JEAN MEYERS Peanut” March 30 Short, cute, blonde . . . the most envied Senior with that diamond on her third finger left hand . . . she’ll take and dictate . . . Mr. Mayo’s chief problem. Student Council (1) ) Glee Club (1); Homeroom Treasurer (1, 2); Traffic Squad officer (4); Pioneer (4). RICHARD JAMES MOORE Dick” April 8 Mr. Mayo’s problem child . . . dotes on talking in quiet classes . . . where there's boats or motors you will find Dick ... I don’t believe it. Glee Club (1, 2); J. V. Football (2); Intramural Basketball Team (4); Intramural Football Team AUDREY IMOGENE MORSE ”Aud April 21 Flaming Redhead . . . Cute Ah! . . . delicious dish . . . attracts friends with ease full of wit and fun . . . goes for the romantic discs . . . You’re telling me!” . . . freckle face . . . curly locks . . . charming chatterbox. Swimming Club (1); Student Council (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4). RICHARD E. MYERS Dick” November 9 Steady and sure . . . Mo-maugiun’s mighty fine . . . in command of every situation . . . the fellow at the First National . . . Looks to Laura. Student Council (1� 2, 3); Homeroom President (1, 2, 4); Traffic Squad (3) —Co-captain (4); Freshman Frolic (1); Sophomore Hop Dance Committee (2); Class Vice-president (4). STEPHEN ALFRED NARRACCI Stef” September 9 All around sportster . . . basketball player supreme . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . quiet, but oh! so popular . . . professional basketball is his aim. Freshman Dance Committee (1); Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) — Captain (4); Baseball (2, 3, 4); Sophomore Hop Committee (2); Prom Co-chairman (3); Traffic Squad (4)—Lieutenant (4). ABNER LOUIS NOTKINS ”Ab” May 8 Class brain . . . super college material . . . Mr. Pres. Frolic (1); Prom (3); National Honor Society (3, 4); Safety Council (3, 4)—Chairman (4); Boys State (3); Comet (3, 4); Sports Editor (4); Homeroom President (4); A. A. Publicity Director (4); Swimming Team (3,4) — Manager (4); Oratorical Winner (4); Pioneer Edi-tor-in-Chief (4); Class President (4). ROBERT EMMET O’CONNOR ”Oke March 16 Easy going . . . everybody’s pal . . . why worry or hurry .. . loads of .laughs . . . big hellos . . . my buddy, George . . . hey, nice looking .. . drugstore cowboy . . . facetious fellow . . .a college prospect. Varsity Football (2); French Club (3, 4); Intramural Football Champs 309 (3)—302 (4). ROSE MARIE C. O’NOFRIO Honey” August 8 Sleek smart togs . . . blushing red fingernails . . . sharp skater . . . delectable . . . bring on the boys . . . rumbas with grace and rythm . . . overflowing date book . . . East Haven High’s glam-mor gal. Comet Business Board (1, 2, 3, 4); Drama Workshop (I); Traffic Squad (4); Frolic (1). MARY ANNE PANICO May” December 17 Jet black hair with sparkling blue eyes . . . that Ipana smile . . . Wolfe’s pride and joy . . . doles out doughnuts and calculates change . . . rah for the team . . . super secretary of 1950. Hostess Club (1); Glee Club (2, 3); Pep Club (3, 4); A Capella Choir (3); Singing Seniors (4). MARY LOUISE PANNONE Lou” January 10 She’s a brunette with a natural wave to her hair . . . lucky girl . . . quiet as a mouse ... a real slick chick at the roller skating rink . . . tickles the keyboard . . . Silence is golden . . . future ambition is to be a secretary . . . detests the new look.” C. Y. O. (3). JOAN ELAINE PATTERSON Pat- March 3 Tall, quiet and dignified . . stitches her own smart clothes . . . blushes on the spot . . . true blue to Larry . . will fiddle with filing cabinets in the future. Homeroom Vice-president (1); Student Council (2); Junior Prom Dance Committee (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Pep Club (3, 4). MARYANN PELLEGRINO Mary Ann” August 13 Pretty and quiet . . . this curly-headed brunette hails from 313 • • • Blue her favorite color . . . knows English grammar backwards and forewards . . . a working gal is she . . . reading takes up her spare time . . . business world awaits this efficient and capable secretary. F. H. A. (2); Glee Club (1). MARCEL PICCIONELLI Pic” August 30 Tall, dark and handsome . . . Smiling Jack of East Haven High . . . Light on his toes . . . such a profile . . . Flashy duds for him . . . Gals on his mind . . . boy with a paint brush. Homeroom Treasurer (1, 2); Basketball Team (1); Art Club (3, 4)—President (4). SHIRLEY ANN POST Pe July 28 Small and sweet . . . dark and laughing eyes ... Oh! men!” Class Secretary (1); Student Council (2, 3); Thespians (2, 3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Art (1, 2, 3, 4)—Secy. (2) — Treas. (3); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Comet (4); Varsity Show (1, 2, 3, 4); National Honor Society (3, 4)—Secy. (4); Pioneer (4); Frolic (1). ANN MARIE RACCIO Annie” September 28 Long black bob . . . friend-farmerette from Foxon . . . sews a straight seam . . . Commercial Department kid . . . give her some ice and skates ... she cuts a mean figure eight ... capable career girl to be. Traffic Squad (3, 4); Glee Club (2, 3); Pioneer Staff (4). LUCY ANN RITCH Lu” September 16 Tall, favorite blonde, and cute . . . blue's her favorite color . . . dotes on sketching and cooking . . . college awaits . . . loves the boys . . . snappy clothes with figure to match . . . our gift to Harry Conover. Art Club (1, 2, 3); Cheerleaders (4); Traffic Squad (4); Pioneer (4); Singing Seniors (4). CAROL AUDREY ROSSITER Carol July 13 Perpetually in motion . . . never a dull moment . . . Golly!” ... Oh! Chocolate ice cream . . . That natural curly hair . . . Got any money?” Art Club (3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); French Club (3, 4); Traffic Squad (4); National Honor Society (3, 4); Student Council (4)—Secretary (4); Varsity Show (2, 3). MARY MARGARET RYAN Mary May 29 Personality . . . honest and true . . . color-blue . . . Now Is The Hour” . . . hobby is collecting scrapbooks . . . do-ti-la-so . . . makes friends with ease Oh for a smile like hers” . . . she’s lookable as she is likeable. Glee Club (2); Future Homemakers of America ARNOLD RYDER Limpy” July 19 Strong, silent type . . . likes the girls and pork chops . . . Li’l Abner” . . . you can’t live without football . . . my busted knee! . . . Anchors Aweigh my boy! . . . hates New Look! Football (2, 3,4) —Captain (4); National Honor Society (3,4)—Vice-president (4); Homeroom President (3). DOROTHY SETARO Dot” September 1 Ambitious half-pint . . . cute as a button — neat as a safety pin . . . blazing sweaters . . . she’s off again — fast talker ... up to the minute on styles . . . her dimples show a mischievous spirit, cute as a button — neat Swimming Club (1, 2); Glee Club (2); Singing Seniors (4). ISABELLE GRACE STANLEY Issie” April 17 Our cute little spark plug” . . . thrives on sodas and men!! Drama Workshop (1, 2, 3)—Play (3); Thespians (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Treasurer (2, 3); Homeroom Treasurer (3); Pep Club (4); Traffic Squad (4); Comet (1, 2, 3, 4); Singing Seniors (4); Art Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Prom (3); Varsity Show (1, 2, 3, 4); Pioneer (4). JOHN JOSEPH STEMPICK Speed” December 2 Cute with dark hair . . . witty and friendly . . . Just teases the music out of his accordian . . . college—he hopes . . .You oughta hear my orchestra . . . girls— his specialty. Varsity Show (2, 3, 4); Orchestra (1) — Treasurer (1); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Student Council (3). DONALD FRED STREETER Street” September 8 Independent guy . . . barefoot boy of E. H. H. S. clam digger . . . half fish . . . talented artist whose paint-ing will really pay off . . . terrific tease . . . always in the art room. Korner Club (1); Swimming Team (1, 2, 3, 4); Hi-Y (1, 2); Varsity Show 1, 2, 3); Manager of Football Team (3); Art Club Dance (3); Art Club (1, 2, 3, 4). MARGARET M. SULLIVAN Marge” October 13 Agile at the alleys . . . will be a lady in white . . . blue brings out the best in her. . . . You’re not kidding” . . . carefree soda jerker . . . makes merry eyes at most men ... no need to watch her diet. Future Homemakers of America (1); Bowling (1); Singing Seniors (4). LOIS MARIE SWANSON Luey” September 20 Cute feathercut and blue eyes . . . blushes easily . . . dotes on swimming, hikes, and food ... on to a nursing school. Homeroom Secretary (1); Comet (1, 2, 3, 4;) Art Club (2, 3); Varsity Show (2, 3, 4); Traffic Squad (3, 4); National Honor Society (3, 4); Thespians (1, 2, 3, 4); Drama Workshop (3, 4) — Secretary (4); Pioneer (4). MARIAN CECILIA TANSEY Mar” October 12 Scintillating soda jerker . . . ardent baseball fan . . . yeah rah Yankees! . . . champion pingpong player . . . Tardy Tilly” . . . giggles galore . . . surefire shorthand scribbler. Thespians (1, 2); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Pep Club (3, 4); Singing Seniors (4); Varsity Show (2, 3, 4) A Capella Choir (3); Pioneer 4). ANGELA S. TERRAZZANO Terry” October 26 Eager beaver . . . expert cake cater . . . romantic tunes are her type . . . her swift fingers race over a Royal ... as a receptionist she will be right. Singing Seniors (4); Drama Workshop (3, 4); Thespians (4); Glee Club (2); National Honor Society (3,4); Pioneer (4); Traffic Squad (3). PAULINE TIERNEY Paul” October 8 Sandy haired gal with charm . . . Snappy cheerleader . . . bring on the boys, she’ll bowl them over . . . knack for knitting . . . dental hygienist. Cheerleaders (1, 2, 3, 4) —Captain (4); Homeroom President (I); Frolic (1); Varsity Show (1, 2, 3, 4); Hop (2); F. H. A. (3); National Honor Society (3, 4); Pioneer (4). FRANK B. VELARDI ”M. G. M.” July 29 A cute kid . . . tantalizing smile . . . agile ace on the court . . . mighty midget . . . good things come in small packages ... a future salesman. Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Baseball (2); Football Manager (2, 3); Student Council' (3); Homeroom President (1, 2); Traffic Squad (4); Intramural Football (3, 4); Frolic (1); Prom (3). VINCENZA VERGATI Vinny” February 24 Honest?” . . . dark eyes . . . snappy seamstress . . . merry-eyed mermaid . . . sold on swimming . . . aversion to anything scarlet color . . . capable in the kitchen . . . taste her meatballs ... so round, so firm, so fully packed . . . she’ll be some business man’s girl Friday ... off to office work. ELIZABETH VOGT ’’Bet- March 4 Don’t keep her waiting . . . nix on make-up and slacks . . . avid record collector . . . delights in dancing ... is moved by the movies . . . eating never killed anyone . . . a tricky typist . . . bound for Stone’s . . . will balance on the boss's knee. Hostess Club (1). CAROL ELIZABETH WALKER Slim February 16 A go-getter of a gal . . . gets things done . . . Oh Brother”! . . . blue is bliss . . . happy-go-lucky har-monizer . . . future mortician. Pep Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1, 2); A Cap-ella Chorus (3, 4); Comet Editorial Board (4); Pioneer (4); Co-chairman Junior Prom (3); Comet Dance (4); Captain Pep Club (3, 4). HOPE B. WALSH Hope September 1 A blonde slightly on the serious side . . . Miss Hall’s right hand gal in the Library . . . dotes on color blue . . . enlivens life at Liggetts . . . fair haired Laurelite ... a practical Patty . . . solid brown oxfords adorn her feet . . . she’ll take your temperature. Bookworms (3); Traffic Squad (4). TED RALPH WEED Ted May 21 Friendly smile with dark hair and blue eyes ... silent type . . . dotes on hunting and fishing . . . Irene’s his gal . . . Math and languages are a chore . . . Mrs. Hunter’s prize pupil! Traffic Squad (4). 29 CARL WILLIAM WELLER JR. Buddy” May 25 Varsity Show’s Mary-Lou . . . Untiring sportster . . . a whiz on the gridiron . . . Oh, those shoulders . . . Nix on snobby girls . . . Always in Branford, Jessie, Huh! Football Team (2, 3, 4); Basketball Team (1, 2, 3, 4); Baseball Manager (2); Homeroom Vice-president (3); Varsity Show (3,4); Orchestra (1); Prom (3). ERSILIA WILLIAMS Lee” November 12 Light haired lass . . . Hey! Honey” ... a winning smile . . . furiously clicking knitting needles . . . horses as a hobby . . . speed demon on the highways . . . sighs over tall steady men . . . they’ll never believe me ... a college campus will be her cage. Glee Club (4). ANNA YUSE Ann August 5 A captivating smile . . . light tresses always in place . . . perfect posture . . . Woolworth's gal . . . swims as graceful as a fish ... delights at movies . . . navy blue pleases her . . . give me a good book. Future Homemakers of America (1, 2); Homeroom Treasurer (2); Traffic Squad (3, 4); Homeroom Vice-president (4). - m THOMAS FREDERICK WILSON Willy” October 25 Tall, dark and you know what . . . No future in it” . . . hitch-hiking-drivers beware . . . generally late . . . blue . . . navy for him . . . smooth dancer . . . snappy dresser too. Art Club (1, 2)—President (2); Student Council (2). MARCELLA ANN WISNIEWSKI Marcia” June 20 Our gift from Commercial . . . Lorry’s other half . . . Snappy newcomer to cheerleaders . . . flying fingers on a Royal. F. H. A. (3); Homeroom Secretary, Treasurer (3); Varsity Show (3,4); Prom (3) ; Traffic Squad (3,4); Singing Seniors (4); Cheerleader (4); A. A. Secretary (4); Pioneer (4) ; Class Secretary (4). WE MUST DO THE SAME ETERNAL WEALTH The '49ers sought and found We must do the same. They found their wealth within the ground The ’49ers sought and found We, too, must seek a goal profound With peace, not gold, our aim The ’49ers sought and found We must do the same. We seek Wisdom and truth— Wealth of golden virtues, That will not diminish, but grow— And grow. C D. CLASS HISTORY FRESHMAN YEAR Four years ago, in September 1945, we, the Class of '49, began our journey through East Haven High School. In the year 1849 our ancestors swarmed over the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails on their way to California in hopes of getting rich on the newly discovered gold. Our journey did not take us west. It was a trip which transformed our childish thoughts into the mature thinking of young men and women. We were after the riches of knowledge found in books, not gold. Come with us in our covered wagon and we shall retrace the steps of our journey. With spirits high the eager Freshman proudly climbed aboard the wagon-train, gave their mules the signal to get going, and with an exuberant cry yelled, We're on our way”; and they really were on their way for the first thing they did was to elect Student Council representatives and homeroom officers. Without pausing to catch their breath they immediately began to join the various clubs in school. First the Art Club and the F. H. A. made use of Freshman talent. Some of us began to take an active part in the Thespians and the A Cappella Choir while still others exhibited their intellectual ability by writing for the school paper. They elected representatives to the Korner Club and the boys took an active part in athletics. Baseball, basketball, and swimming were on the agenda of the athletically inclined. Several of the girls, not to be outdone by the boys, tried out for cheerleaders, the Pep and Leadership Clubs. Finally, after careful consideration the class elected Fred De Felice as president, Shirley Post as secretary and Ann Davis as treasurer. Several students participated in the annual Blue and Gold Varsity Show and the year was finally topped off with the Freshman Frolic which saw Anita Fiondella and Dick Myers as Co-chairmen. SOPHOMORE YEAR In our Sophomore year we fortune-hunters became more accustomed to our surroundings. The deep wilderness that faced us in our Freshman travels seemed to slowly disappear. Thomas Howell took over the reins as president, with Isabelle Stanley and Jean Loquist as co-treasurers, ancj Bernadette Cassel as secretary. Phoebe Klein, Shirley Post, Fred DeFelice, Richard Myers, Thomas Howell, John Berndston, Thomas Wilson, and Anita Fiondella represented our class in the Student Council and the school became aware of the fact that the Sophomores were an up and coming class. The fellows and girls took an active part in the sports program, for Varsity football was inaugurated for the first time in the history of East Haven High, and the Thespians tapped our class for many new members. The Korner Klub was still going strong and as usual the Varsity Show was a howling success. Once a week Mr. Fagerstrom gave a course in Occupations, which was to help us find the gold which we 49er's would seek after graduation. The year ended with a bang as Co-chairmen Phoebe Klein and Fred DeFelice made the Sophomore Hop a great social success. JUNIOR YEAR Our four years journey through high school was swiftly coming to a conclusion and as Juniors we were nearing the end of the trail. In the head wagon guiding us were Andrew DePino, president; Carol Dowman, secretary; Isabelle Stanley and Jean Lof-quist, co-treasurers in their second term, and Joseph Meshako our vice-president. The football squad concluded its first season under Coach Frank Crisafi and we shall always remember our cheerleaders for the colorful spirit and morale they contributed to our team. Anita Fiondella was captain of the J. V. cheerleaders. As the basketball and baseball seasons rolled around we saw our squads conquer team after team and provide us with thrills that will never be forgotten. The most promising player of the year was Steve Narracci. Many students from our class possessing the qualifications of scholarship, leadership, service, and character were inducted into the highest regarded 31 organization in school, the National Honor Society. Home Sweet Homicidie”, a three act play, was presented by the Drama Workshop. It starred Isabelle Stanley and Faye Alhberg. The student council, school newspaper. Varsity Show and traffic squad played a role of major significance in our lives, while the most important and exciting social event of the year was our Junior Prom. Steve Narracci and Carol Walker acted as Co-chairmen and their committee included, Joan Patterson, Anita Fiondella, Carol Dowman, Phoebe Klein, Isabelle Stanley, Jean Lofquist, Marcia Wisniewski, Frank Velardi, Joe D'Onofrio, Henry Castei-lon, Andrew DePino, John Cacace, Joseph Meshako, Fred Esposito, and Abner Notkins. Faye Alhberg was crowned queen of the Prom. Then after taking our final exams we prepared for the last lap of the journey, our senior year. SENIOR YEAR At last we attained our goal—seniors in East Haven High. To lead our class we elected Abner Notkins, President; Richard Myers, Vice-President; Marcia Wisniewski, Secretary; and Lorraine Mas-cola, Treasurer. Our first big social event was the Snowball Dance. Mrs. Hunter, dean of girls, generously donated mistletoe to help the fellows along. The Student Council enjoyed another successful year headed by President Fred DeFelice and Secretary-Treasurer Carol Rossiter. Student Council representatives included John Lupoli, Gloria Albano, George Kornatz, Donald Horrigan, Phoebe Klein, Ted Bogaert and Andrew DePino. Richard Myers and Phoebe Klein Co-Captained our Traffic Squad with the aid of Secretary Carol Dowman and Treasurer Fred DeFelice. Crowded classrooms became empty two minutes before the bell. Teachers wondered if we joined the Traffic Squad to keep order in the halls or just to leave classes two minutes early. They are no longer wondering; they know now! In December two scoops were released: the staffs of the Comet and Pioneer. We learned that Abner Notkins, winner of the American Legion Oratorical Contest, was appointed editor-in-chief of the yearbook, with Martha Jean Leasure, business manager; and Carol Rossiter, subscription manager. The second scoop revealed that editor Sally Esposito, feature editor Anita Fiondella, and sports editor Abner Notkins were to pilot the Comet. Shortly afterwards Lorraine Mascola was honored with the coveted D. A. R. award as East Haven's good citizenship senior. The National Honor Society enjoyed a memorable year under the leadership of President Fred DeFelice; Vice-president Arnold Ryder; Secretary Shirley Post and Treasurer Carol Dowman. The Drama Workshop's major production was A Date With Judy , produced by John Lupoli and directed by Carol Rossiter. Donald Horrigan was elected president of troop one of the Drama Workshop and led the group through a prosperous year. The gym and the athletic field were the main centers of interest for the sport fans. The season opened with football which claimed Arnold Ryder as its head. Steve Narracci, captain of the basketball team, lead us into a tie for the Housatonic league championship and our baseball squad was captained by the one and only Joe D'Onofrio!!! Carol Walker headed the Pep club and Pauline Tierney led the cheerleaders. Roger Merrill managed both the football and basketball squads, while Abner Notkins handled the Varsity swimming team and Carl Weller was the baseball manager. In April along with baseball came our Varsity Show. Everyone was nervous, excited, and afraid they would forget their lines, but Fred DeFelice and a group of conscientious seniors helped to maintain peace and make the show a success. Now our journey through high school has ended and we are all gathered at the intersection. Each will wend his or her way along the roads leading to higher education, the business world, industry, and military service; and as we leave, Mrs. Hunter and Miss Hoxie, who have served faithfully on the faculty for many years, depart with us. (They couldn’t remain in school without us.) Our high school career is now just a memory; a memory of the good times, the tears, the play and the work; a memory to be carried with us as we, the Class of '49, start out on our journey in life seeking our gold and riches in an ever-prosperous America, our America. 32 girls Shirley Post Carol Walker Carol Rossiter Pauline Tierney Phoebe Klein Carol Walker Pauline Tierney Sally Esposito Phoebe Klein Lucy Ritch Marcia Wisniewski Joan Dillman Jean Lofquist Lucy Ritch Muriel Andrews Fay Garvin Sally Esposito Rosemarie Onofrio Bernadette Cassel Faye Ahlberg Sally Esposito Carol Walker Anita Fiondella Carol Walker Jean Myers BOYS Most Likely To Succeed Abner Notkins Most Popular Fred Esposito Of Greatest Service Fred DeFelice Best Looking James French Most Athletic Joe D’Onofrio Best Mixer Donald Horrigan Best Line Carl Weller Wittiest Donald Horrigan Most Desired Date Arnold Ryder Biggest Flirt James French Cutest Frank Velardi Most Studious Abner Notkins Best Mannered Fred DeFelice Most Dignified John Lawler Best Dancer Andrew DePino Most Dramatic Donald Horrigan Most Original Elis Gustafson Fashion Plate Fred DeFelice Brightest Donald Streeter Best Artist Jack Stempick Most Musical James French Biggest Tease Donald Horrigan Chatterbox Robert O'Connor Most Carefree 33 SONG OF YOUTH The future is calling our generation To be the leaders, whose actions carry understanding across the sea; The thinkers, whose ideas develop new and better ways of living; The workers, whose toil carries out the plans; And the artists, who enrich our lives with their creations.of beauty. We are here because generations ago Some of our ancestors in search of gold And a better way of life, Travelled into the unknown To make their homes, And settled on land That became the United States. Others of us have ancestors Who made a greater journey— The one from settled Europe To a strange new country. These pioneers of a past age. These travelers of long ago, Opened us to new routes Of expansion And thought. Our minds are trained in well-integrated classrooms By carefully instructed teachers. We are learning the wonders of living in a democracy. And we are practicing what we learn Here, in our own school, Where different people from different backgrounds live and work together In our student government, in our various clubs, and in the classrooms. Here, where many nations are brought together We are learning not to be fettered By antagonisms and personal feelings. For some of us, now Our schooling is over And we are ready to apply what we have learned. Others of us will go on to higher institutions of learning Before we attempt to make our way. On June ninth this class will join hands With all the other graduating classes in the country To declare its hope for the future. From New York, Or Chicago, Or San Francisco May come the leader the world is awaiting. From Gas City, Indiana, or from Knoxville, Iowa, or from East Haven, Conn. May come the plan for a better peace. United we are 17 million strong, all looking for the same thing. Perhaps WE shall establish the peace the world is seeking. Perhaps WE shall offer the world the prosperity that comes with new inventions and discoveries. Or WE may continue to strive for but never quite find the peace that comes with being able to believe in our fellow man. Our ability to realize our dreams Rests with those who have taught us The principles we soon must apply to our lives. The hope of the future lies In the successes of the past; The generations who have molded us And tried to cast Their wisdom and experience into the core Of the untried youth. As we face this world of chaos We have hopes for something better Because of our youthful dreams. But because we are young, And because we have dreams, We can believe In Tomorrow. Carol Rossiter 1949 CLASS PROPHECY Good Evening, ladies and gentlemen! This is your announcer, Fred Esposito, coming to you from Station E.A.S.T., nestled in the hills of our sea coast town, East Haven, bringing you an analysis of recent news and headlines by three alert commentators: Lorna Hilse, Sally Esposito, and Bernadette Cassel. Take it away newsters of 1959! Marcia Wisniewski, now Mrs. Kenneth Michaels, has opened a new dance hall here in town. Now everyone can learn to Polka. Irene Buttstedt and Ted Weed finally went and tied the Knot. Now there are three little Weeds. Lucy Ritch models clothes designed by Arline Hofrichter who is now a San Francisco stylist. They are doing a thriving business. John Holland and Ray Catalano are competing for the title of 1959's most eligible bachelor. I wonder who will win! Richard Moore, who also decided to remain single, has started a lonely hearts” club, and he claims to be doing a marvelous business. Pauline Tierney has made history. She beat Tommy Manville by marrying ten times and is making a fortune in alimony. Mary Joy has a contract with Roy Rogers so she can ride “Trigger.” She just loves horses. Andrew DePino’s flea-hop is making headlines. It is the latest thing in dances. Sally Esposito is having more fun in Washington, D. C. She is teaching President Truman to play the piano for Margaret's concert. Concetta DeCaprio, the lass with the beautiful hair, has climbed to great heights since graduation. She is Chief G-Woman in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. John Cacace and Steve Naracci, our two basketball stars, now hold good positions in Spaldings Sporting Goods Co. Corky holds the balls, while Steve fills them with air. Lorraine Mascola has turned her scholastic ability to writing. Her latest book is entitled How to Giggle Sedately. Isabelle Stanley was her first subscriber. Carol Walker is in a business that is terribly dead. She's the local mortician now, you know. Dick Myers is still courting Laura. He hasn't got up the nerve to pop the question yet. They don't believe in rushing things. Joan Patterson and Sonny are married, and now they have a lot of little Collies. Have you seen that new billboard down at the corner with Honey Onofjio’s picture on it advertising Sticko Nail Polish? Well Don Streeter painted it ably aided by Carol Dowman. Don Horrigan, who has taken over Bob Hope's spot on W.C.B.S., had as his song-bird guest Gloria Albano. Their hooper rating jumped five points last week. Carol Rossiter is directing that new hit on Broadway Perpetually Scarlet with Fay Garvin and John Lawler as her stars. Anita Fiondella is Spike Jones' new vocalist. Now she chatters to her heart's content. George Korn.itz and Richard McCann are teaching the girls how to swim at Vassar. They've become quite attached to the college. Tommy Howell feels right at home in his new job as truant officer. Helping him quite a bit is James Gambardella. Joe D'Onofrio is using his famous spring for testing the Beauty Rest” Mattresses. Buddy Weller is the new Charles Atlas of 1959. The back page of every comic book displays his rippling muscles. Phoebe Klein is Gene Kelly's new dance partner in his latest picture Taps on Broadway.” The tango they do together is terrific. Barbara Clark and Nancy Harrison, the modern Madam Curies, are experimenting day and night to discover why folding chairs fold. Martha Leasure likes cars so much that she is running her own car lot now. Just ask for Smiling Martha.” Elis Gustafson, Henry, and Anthony Castellon, who own Bottoms Up Bakery,” claim their super doughnuts have the biggest holes in town. Ann Kellerman is married and has two twins who toddle just like her. Abner Notkins, Robert Judge, and John Bernd-ston have invented a rocket and took off from Floyd Bennett Field for the moon with Robert Anderson at the controls. They haven't been heard from since. Good luck kids! Tommy Wilson and Bob O'Connor have invented a new soft drink called O’bes' Opium or Willy's Whistle Wetter. Bernadette Cassel who was elected Campus Queen of Miami University, certainly makes a home run every time she bats her eyelashes. Dorothy Setaro has become a walking ad for Adler Elevator Shoes. Now she is taller, but not quite so tall as he is. Ted Bogart is taking orders for penquins now as he will set sail for the Antarctic with Admiral Byrd next week. Joe Meshako and Jane McGuire are still scraping, but now over their television program, Can You Stand This.” Frank Velardi is peddling Esquire subscriptions in a novel way, with live models. Carol Leeper is the first woman wrestler from New Haven to place in the New England Tournament. Louis Kempter is giving elocution lessons to carnival barkers, his rate—a dollar a bark. Claire Johnson is designing midget's clothes— it takes less effort. Jean Meyers models them for her. Murial Andrews, the famed agile acrobat of Ringling Brothers circus, will appear in the arena in two weeks. Fred DeFelice, the new editor of Time Magazine, has lowered its price. His slogan, Read a Time as you sip a lime, it’s only a dime. Stella Dambrowski is working at Malley's jewelry counter gathering material for her forthcoming novel, Inside Malleys.” Faye Ahlberg, voted Miss Lemon Locks in 1959, was spotted dining at Ciros. Mary Ryan's face is being displayed on all grocery store shelves to advertise her new cup cake mix, Mary's Marvelous Mix”, which she had patented. When Marion Tansey and Audrey Kitt won a boat trip around the world on the Stop the Music program they didn’t know that they had to row all the way. Salvatore Esposito is receiving acclaim for his recent discovery of Eatitup cleaning fluid. Marianne Apuzzo, winner of the women’s finals in the National Pingpong Contest, has been voted the girl with the meanest curve, in ping-pong that is! Arnie Ryder and Jimmie Bauer, submarine commanders at a New England base, have discovered that there definitely are mermaids. Harry Crescenti, a model butler, will open the door for you at Mrs. Coulter's newly built mansion. Have you seen Mildred Hinckley's modern skating rink, 'Milly's Slippery Paradise? It is constructed entirely of glass. Ray Costa, newly elected chief of the East Haven Police, has issued a warning. AH persons found loitering in Frank Maher's bowling alley will have a large bowling ball rolled over their feet three times. Fred Kitt recently copped the New England Feather Weight Championship, under the capable direction of Marie D'Amico, his spirited manager. Shirley Post, noted congresswoman from Connecticut, has just passed a bill to assure short girls better rights. Fred Esposito, head football coach at Yale, predicts that his ’59 team will shellack Harvard. Roger Merrill, who is managing the Bulldog’s team has received a large raise in salary. Jeanne Dalkin and Ann Bertier opened their own dress shop. They always were handy with a needle. Mary LaFlamme is one of their best customers. John Lupoli, skilled surgeon at the Walter Reed Hospital, has daily assistance with nurses Jean Lofquist and Lois Swanson. Lorna Hilse, cute Pan America Air Line Hostess, will fasten your safety belt with a smile if you board her plane. Jack Stempick has opened a plastic nightclub which features his band and Alice Ayr as jolly master of ceremonies. Mary Ann Pellegrino and Betty Vogt are President Truman's new private secretaries and type two hundred and fifty letters a day for him. Hollywood cameraman Joe Mellilo lunches with starlet, Ersillia Williams at the Brown Derby often. However it is strictly business. Betty Meeker is studying law—and some future lawyers at Harvard! Marilyn Elliot, translator for the U.N. has been quarrelling with Gromeko, Russian ambassador. Lorraine Booth and Joan Mac Dougall are getting daily exercise by pushing plugs in the Telephone Company. Just yesterday Hope Walsh was released from an obsolete New York Library in which she was accidently locked three years ago. Marcell Picconelli has just opened an art museum. He certainly has some old relics. Joan Dillman has just completed a tour of the country where she was lecturing on psychology. Doris Johnson, founder of the Light Hearted Love Lorn Association, has united Grace Del-Corte, Lina Terrazano, and Vincenza Vergati happily with suitable mates. The foursome of Anna Raccio, Anna Yuse, Mary Panico, and Mary Pannone are operating a Finance Co. on Wall Street. They credit their success to their friendly slogan, Call Ann or Mary, if your financial situation is scary. I rode in one of Tommy Bryants' cabs a few days ago. It was certainly smooth riding but the colors red and yellow aren't very conservative. Audrey Morse, woman flying ace will take off from the New Haven Municipal Airport Friday to try to break Amelia Earhart's record. And that concludes our program for today. This is your friendly station E.A.S.T. signing off. 36 UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIOR CLASS Under the capable direction of advisors, Mrs. Francis Coulter and Mrs. David Reed, the Junior class is active in every school activity. The Juniors figure prominently on the honor roll, in sports and with their Junior Prom. Left to right: Mrs. David Reed and Mrs. Francis Coulter. HOMEROOM 304 Front Row, E. Limon-celli. First Row, left to right: W. Harkness, H. Pellegrino, E. Dennison, E. Barbary, E. Crampton, G. Campobasso, D. Myers. Second row, left to right: M. Dalkin, W. Redman, D. Massari, secy.; W. Woods, pres.; M. Miller, M. Benham. Third Row, left to right: R. Rog'an, A. Vitale, W. Col-rus, S. Baker, D. Shorkey, R. Libby, R. Hackbarth. Fourth Row, left to right: R. Merrill, L. Paolillo, C. Redman, treas.; D. Igo, W. Dow, W. Johanseu, C. Parsons. HOMEROOM 212 First Row, left to right: M. Riccitelli, E. Piombino, A. Norwood, M. Roberts, J. Toohey, secy.; B. Wynne. Second Row, left to right: R. Coyle, treas.; J. Ramsey, H. Roberts, L. Atwater, R. Leona, J. Wells, vice - pres.; R. Brooks, J. Pionzio. Third Row, left to right: J. Flagge, F. Bowden, H. Sheades, J. Kaiser, G. Alderman, J. Thomas, R. Bushman, J. DeLucia, J. Civitello, pres.; A. Miku-tis. 38 HOMEROOM 207 First Row, left to right: B. Schmolk, G. Galpin, S. Paolillo, M. Kennedy, J. Walker, P. MacDougall, B. L'Heureux. Second Row, left to right: R. Henry, C. Hag erty, T. Russo, J. Bowden, P. Clancy, S. Binford, J. Montgomery, J. Pierson. Third Row, left to right: P. Dorr, M. Porto, E. Vercillo, secy.; A. Monroe, S. Holland, G. Czaplicki, D. Carafeno, vice-pres. Fourth Row, left to right: R. Williams, R. Howell, E. Gibbs, A. Brown, J. Grignano, pres.; R. Stanio, S. Panella, treas.; G. Byrne. HOMEROOM 309 First Row, left to right: B. Lecza, M. DiBrino, D. Brewer, V. Streeto, R. Bowden, B. Prosch. Second Row, left to right: J. Criscuolo, R. Tinari, pres.; C. Whelan, L. Howe, F. D Amico, vice-pres.; N. Lillo, P. DeCaprio, D. Curry, secy.; Third Row, left to right: A. Casale, D. Izzo, W. Montgomery, M. A. Kelsey. Fourth Row, left to right: P. DeFclicc, A. Esposito, treas.; F. Dering, A. Anderson, E. Cordner, H. Neff, H. Roessler, B. Newton, D. Cargill, H. Jenkins. SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomores are noted for their spirit. They contribute generously to all drives and their parties show unified enthusiasm. Miss Yota Bonzoucos and Mr. Joseph Mayo advise the group. Left to right: Miss Yota Bouzoucos and Mr. Joseph Mayo. HOMEROOM 312 First Row, left to right: J. Reveley, L. Canepari, G. LaPaugh, P. Moosdorf, J. Freeman, P. Fusco, treas.; A. Kopylec. Second Row, left to right: M. Perrelli, vice-pres.; B. Thomas, S. Boyce, M. Ahlberg, G. DePalma, Secy.; G. Mattei, A. De Serio, M. Boyington. Third Row, left to right: R. Scala, pres.; B. Gordon, C. Cheeseman, A. Sygiel, A. Felsted, B. Danielson, A. Tomei, J. Giamattei, G. Renchy. Fourth Row, left to right: R. Lenoce, R. Gagliardi, W. Thompson, R. Cahoon, T. Ryan, R. Carlson. HOMEROOM 211 First Row, left to right: A. Milano, E. Cacanova, M. Carnevale, B. Bennett, D. Piascik, N. Owen, treas.; L. Perillo, F. Robert. M. Coppola. Second Row, left to right: A. Ogilvie, E. Hemstock, M. DeCaprio, H. Yeomans, G. Barnes, R. Berner, N. Fowler, N. Callahan, pres.; Third Row, left to right: R. Howard, M. Wayand, P. Falco, F. Stoddard, D. Sanford, Joan Horton, E. Mozealous, secy.; Fourth Row, left to right: J. Young, T. Peters, W. Bixby, vice-pres.; A. Danese, D. Brennan. 40 HOMEROOM 101 First Row, left to right: M. DePoto, secy.; S. Guss-man, E. Colrus, B. Moffitt, B. White, J. Young. Second Row, left to right: R. Preston, L. Rebmann, vice-pres.; R. Tammaro, J. Finn, R. Binder. Third Row, left to right: H. Burritt, treas.; D. Downer, W. Graves, pres. HOMEROOM 306 First Row, left to right: A. Sause, G. Bunnell, G. Muller, A. Bronson, G. DeMaio. Second Row, left to right: D. Piombino, M. Scalise, J. Burns, M. Gra-nata. Third Row, left to right: M. Boyington, C Brown, secy.; N. Pellegrino, J. Melillo, D. Vaiuso, P. James, A. Pan-ico. Fourth Row, left to right, S. Semegran, A. Weed, M. Macpherson, C. Peterson, treas. Last Row, left to right: N. Ott, N. Johnson, D. Smith, H. Graves, pres.; E. Gustafson. HOMEROOM 102 First Row, left to right: K. Baker, A. Montgomery, treas.; S. Boutelle, P. Charman, secy.; A. Davison. Second Row, left to right: P. Bellecey, D. Male, G. McManus, vice-pres.; G. Wassmer. Third Row, left to right: J. Bogaert, H. Seebo, V. Sedon, N. Lombardi, H. Henry. Fourth Row, left to right: A. Vitale, pres.; E. Yuse, A. Mautte. 41 Left to right: Miss Mary Weber and Miss Doris Houston. FRESHMAN CLASS HOMEROOM 209 First Row, left to right: C. Roberts, D. Vergati, B. Tinari, M. Gambardella, F. Spadacenta, pres.; G. Amento, M. Hereaux, N. Barnes, A. Canna. Second Row, left to right: J. Meeker, E. DeLucia, B. Mazza-cane, H. Colley, J. Mancuso, S. Hill, secy.; C. Moore, P. Alt, R. Tucker, F. Davies. Third Row, left to right: B. Close, L. DeCola, D. Ryan, J. Panico, J. Ian-otti, J. Angus, R. Lecza, vice-pres.; W. MacDonald. Fourth Row, left to right: J. Terrace, J. Scalesse, F. Brereton, J. Beausoleil, G. McGuigan. Miss Mary Weber and Miss Doris Houston lead this group of rollicking students through an exciting year. We expect great things from this class after seeing their loyal devotion and support to the school. HOMEROOM 308 First Row, left to right: E. Henry, vice-pres.; M. Curry, M. Abner, M. Mann, M. Piscatelli, B. Smith, L. Pellegrino, G. Pannone. L. Herman. Second Row, left to right: M. Howe, B. Charman, secy.; I. Kelsey, J. Valenti, A. Vigonito, G. Rafter, M. Simone, M. Jensen, L. Romano. Third Row, left to right: E. Massari, E. Clough, D. Bowden, treas.; M. Brockett. Fourth Row, left to right: J. Clouse, F. Maisano, R. Howell, H. Clouse, R. Costa, R. Linderman, N. Pellegrino, pres.; N. De Lucia. HOMEROOM 305 First Row, left to right: K. Johnson, C. Gibbs, C. Coyle, N. Wyllie, N. Di Guiseppi, L. Lewandoski, secy, and treas.; G. Leighton. Second Row, left to right: F. Sperry, A. Engel-hardt, P. Prisley, J. Mac-Kinnel, J. Sullivan, S. Underwood. Third Row, left to right, P. Goss, J. Streeto, G. Shultz, pres.; E. Olson, E. Bigelow, B. Smith, W. Connor. Fourth Row, left to right: M. Bertoline, J. Chapkovich, C. Hackbarth, vice-pres.; E. Kuriraga, J. Downey. HOMEROOM 301 First Row, left to right: M. McNally, J. Rebmann, M. Vaiuso, D. Zito, N. Brewer, M. Grover. Second Row, left to right: R. Carefeno, treas.; C. Pellegrino, M. Ierardi, R. Lofquist, P. Rossiter, H. Bishop, B. Kane, pres. Third Row, left to right: W. Smith, S. Lupoli, C. O'Kraska, R. Mascola, vice-pres.; M. Montesanto, B. Zalonski, L. Pannella. Fourth Row, left to right: T. Wynne, P. Russell, R. Marley, J. Vergato, R. Rossetti, R. Byrne, M. Bowden. HOMEROOM 310 First Row, left to right: D. Gesner, B. Baker, M. Carter, secy.; L. Prann, M. Campano, E. Gerber, J. Degnall, D. Douglas, J. MacDougall, J. Piombino. Second Row, left to right: A. Rosenquist, treas.; W. Hasse, B. White, pres.; R. Williams, V. Celentano, A. Redman, T. Thorpe, D. Morse. Third Row, left to right: S. Wassmer, P. Porter, R. Keeler, T. Brereton, L. Vitale, T. Withycomb, D. Clyne, J. Yuse. 43 Left to right: Miss Marguerite Bauer and Miss Ruth Youngerman. HOMEROOM 303 First Row, left to right: L. Laine, B. Porto, J. Mitchell, B. Zito, C. Koerber, P. Andrews, R. Esposito, M. Degnall, J. Eureka, pres.; B. Thompson. Second Row, left to right: L. Allen, A. Hofrichter, J. Mele, M. Tomasso, D. Kyle, A. Esposito, M. Manginella, secy.; F. Scharf, T. Kenney, S. Merwin. Third Row-, left to right: P. Sullivan, A. Peters, D. Felsted, W. Jacolson, R. Orlando, vice-pres.; R. Zalonski, C. Werme, R. Lanza. EIGHTH GRADE HOMEROOM 201 First Row, left to right: D. Rocheleau, A. Hoyt, C. Kane, S. Yorks, J. Johnson, vice-pres.; P. Campbell, M. Simone. Second Row, left to right: J. Manzi, B. Clark, E. Moos-dorf, B. Wade, R. Palmer, R. DeLay, M. VanDoren. Third Row, left to right: D. Borgstrom, E. Antho-nis, pres.; J. Dugan, G. Peters, B. Bristol, M. Mas-saro, F. Borrmann, B. Corgill. Fourth Row, left to right: T. Hemstock, L. Harrington, treas.; E. Walsh, L. Rubin, secy.; P. Morman, W. Wilson, T. Lucas. HOMEROOM 205 First Row, left to right: B. Perry, R. Henry, F. Piergrosse, H. Bode, F. Ahlberg, J. Kevieraga, C. Gery. Second Row, left to right: M. Close, B. Augur, S. Hamilton, L. Palmeri, C. Terrazzano, A. Gar-gone, E. Pantalon. Third Row, left to right: M. Wilson, vice-pres.; C. Molster, W. McGuigan, B. Celentano, V. Paolillo, pres.; M. Morgan, P. McNally, G. Knight. Fourth Row, left to right: M. Mazzillo, S. Cinque, A. DelVecchio, V. Gag-liardi, secy.; J. Bomster, EIGHTH GRADE HOMEROOM 203 First Row, left to right: D. Lynch, J. Manganella, D. Coppola, M. Clark, A. Moore, C. Scala, L. Andrews, D. Bartholomew. Second Row, left to right: L. Sale, B . Crampton, vice-pres.;B . Garrity, R. Dalkin, B. Petrelli, A. Palumbo, V. Semegram, C. Rosenquist, P. Fiori, pres.; Third Row, left to right: G. Borrman, A. Henry, P. Manganella, B. Wilson, C. Sturges, A. Laudano, J. Cricchi, B. Caron. Fourth Row, left to right: T. Dombrowski, secy, and treas.; D. Hewes, A. Melillo, J. Bogaert, T. Onofrio, R. Cnassen, M. Vitale. HOMEROOM 307 First Row, left to right: B. Norden, M. Manzi, secy.; G. Raschke, C. Car-boni, B. Kwieraga, E. Brockett, B. Warner. Second Row, left to right: D. Johnson, J. DeMaio, P. Zingarella, vice-pres.; A. Melillo, pres.; R. Schatz-lein, treas.; R. Walker. Third Row, left to right: E. McFarland, V. Bruno, M. Triano, F. Kirste, B. O’Neil, R. laguessa. HOMEROOM 204 First Row, left to right: R. Beirivell, S. Kaiser, B. Rock, B. Sanso, I. Kver-der, V. Tammaro, M. Doolittle, K. DeFelice, B. Bowden. Second Row, left to right: R. Perry, N. Herr, C. Lepone, J. Fowler, B. Beirke, P. Flood, J. Norton, treas.; C. Woy-chowski, secy. Third Row, left to right: E. Post, pres.; J. Vitale, E. Larsen, H. Abner, D. Cappello, C. Giovine, C. Lubenow. Fourth Row, left to right: T. Cretella, vice-pres.; L. Cappola, L. Hills, D. Mowney, A. Massaro, J. Vergati, P. DeBrino. 45 SEVENTH GRADE With their advisers the sub-frosh are important to the school. We appreciate the way they come to our assistance, and we admire them for their original work in art and for their persistent efforts to help our school. Left to right: Mrs. Mary Melillo and Miss Edna Herr. HOMEROOM 107 First Row, left to right: R. Angus, T. LaFontaine, R. Davison, P. Lasko, R. Mizger, W. Wynne. Second Row, left tonight: A. Rasohke, C. Dolan, J. Keegan, R. Streeto, R. Balzano, S. Vergati, pres.; F. DeFilippo, B. Andrews, L. Thomas. Third Row, left to right: B. Alexander, W. Venus, secy.; G. DePoco, P. Carlson, J. Paolillo, B. Blake, P. Ginnetti. Fourth Row, left to right: F. Esposito, C. Jasudowich, I. Skinski, C. Hoepner, R. Johnson, treas.; M. Riccitelli, G. Meoli, vice-pres.; M. Casey. HOMEROOM 109 First Row, left to right: M. Montgomery, W. Tol-ento, C. Warner, R. Kaiser, treas.; E. Smith, pres.; R. Downey, secy.; J. Hall, G. Curry, F. Degnall. Second Row, left to right: N. Freeman, G. Pitle, A. Iannotti, A. Onofrio, E. Saunders, R. Wait, E. Cousins, F. Gildersleeve, V. St. John. Third Row, left to right: W. Clapp, vice-pres.; M. Bonwill, D. Brooks, W. Curtiss, W. Clancy, E. Matthews, R. Brymayer, T. Bowden. Fourth Row, left to right: C. Norton, R. Talbot, L. Nuhn, R. Anstey. HOMEROOM 103 First Row, left to right: J. Henry, pres.; A. Kemp-ter, A. Riccitelli, B. Emons, E. Pajeski, secy.; M. Citerella, A. Bassing, vice-pres.; N. Cucurello, P. Norden, J. Latella, L. Orifice. Second Row, left to right: F. Ranfone, J. Carrone, B. Pantalone, B. Cochran, F. McTrottes, C. Ruggiero, A. Papuga, N. Vaviso, D. Scalese. Third Row,, left to right: A Bushman, treas.; J. Keegan, A. Stanio, G. Carlson, J. DeSanto, P. Boughton, R. Lezca, L. Scilia. Fourth Row, left to right: P. Wis-miniti, D. Bates, H. Andrews, N. Nettleton, A. Ferreiolo, C. Citerella, D. Flagge. HOMEROOM 104 First Row, left to right: H. Kelsey, O. Ellitt, A. Mattei, G. Guffney, R. Williams, T. Butler, J. Poirer, D. Scharf, D. Kingsford, treas. Second Row, left to right: I. Warner, M. Palmieri, secy.; N. Corbett, J. Tower, P. Gamache, P. Doolittle, C. Copeland, S. Thomas, R. Cavalaro. Third Row, left to right: D. Mautte, vice-pres.; J. Hiller, W. Rihr, G. Monaco, R. McManus. Fourth Row, left to right: N. Thomas, J. Allardice, W. Cook, D. Voss, R. Vitale. HOMEROOM 210 First Row% left to right: J. Norden, R. Holden, M. Carafeno, B. Monaco, M. Parillo, R. Grossi, L. Fair, A. Massaro. Second Row, left to right: E. Miller, P. Melillo, treas.; G. Wilson, J. Esposito, vice-pres.; H. Walsh, E. Clouse, A. Marenna, B. Perry. Third Row, left to right: M. Boll, F. Zampiello, J. Modena, J. Cunningham, T. Coleman, R. Maher, D. Pettinicchi. Fourth Row, left to right: A. Massari, D. Watrous, A. Acam-pora, E. Murgo, S. Spada-centa, H. Hefferman, pres.; P. Gaffney, G. Bassing. 1949 CLASS WILL We, the Forty-niners of East Haven High School, being of sound mind do hereby revoke all previous wills made by us, and leave and ordain this last will and testament of the Senior Class of 1949. To our class advisors. Miss Jean Hoxie and Mr. John McPartland, we leave our deepest gratitude and appreciation for their efforts in helping us through four wonderful years of high school. To the faculty we also leave our sincerest appreciation for understanding us when we were struggling Freshmen and guiding us as knowing Seniors. We are certain the faculty will help future students through their four years of high school with as much wisdom as they have helped us. To the Juniors we leave the leadership of the school. We also leave all the fun we've had as Seniors. We are sorry that Mrs. Hunter is leaving with us and you will not be able to benefit from her knowledge and experience. To the Sophomores we leave many of the various activities that we participated in as Juniors, and best wishes for a successful Prom. We leave the Freshmen looking forward to completing a successful high school course, and aspiring to the heights which we have reached after four long years of unending efforts to kid ourselves and teachers along. The Senior girls leave the new look and short hair styles, and chatter to the Junior girls. The Senior fellows leave their T-shirts, flashy ties, and hiding places in Mr. Mayo’s Problems classes to the Junior boys. FAYE AHLBERG leaves on time . . . Believe It or Not. . . . ROBERT ANDERSON leaves taking his crew cut with him. MURIEL ANDREWS leaves her tall stories to anyone who believes them. MARIANNE APUZZO leaves Mr. Mayo in peace. ALICE AYR, the right hand girl to Miss Parker, leaves her co-operative spirit to Rachel Brooks. JIMMY BAUER leaves all his women troubles in E.H.H.S. JOHN BERNDTSON wills the spot where he parks his bike to Harold Yoemans. LORRAINE BOOTH leaves her ability to get by in all her classes to Ray Howell. TOMMY BRYANT leaves his well-groomed hair to Bill Woods. IRENE BUTTSTEADT leaves her extra inches to Genevieve Amento. HENRY and ANTHONY CASTELLON leave with the rest of the Seniors. BARBARA CLARK leaves her gift of gab to the quietest Junior. HARRY CRESCENTI leaves his job of being Mrs. Coulter's right hand man to any boy in the Commercial course who wants the job. JOANNA DALKIN leaves her typewriter to anybody who wants it. CLAIRE JOHNSON and CONCETTA DE CAPRIO leave their friendship to Martha De Caprio and Alberta Palumbo. FRED DE FELICE wills his ability to get along with the teachers to Bonehead. ANDREW DE PINO leaves his TSO post as first floor lieutenant to whoever is lucky enough to get it. JOAN DILLMAN and LOIS SWANSON leave Chemistry . . . still confused. FRED ESPOSITO leaves his extra point kicking to Frank D'Amico. SALVATORE ESPOSITO leaves all Miss Pantalone's homework assignments to Ray Stanio. FAY GARVIN leaves her Father. JACKIE HILDEBRANDT leaves her over-stuffed locker to Johnny Beau-soleil hoping he can fit as much in it next year as she and Elis did. MILDRED HICKLEY leaves the fountain next to her locker, clear of books. TOMMY HOWELL leaves with the hope that Carlton Redman can get out of as many classes on errands as he did. MARY JOY leaves her TSO post to Barbara Brewer who’s always there anyway. ANN KELLERMAN leaves her cute little wiggle to Genevieve De Maio. AUDREY KITT leaves her typewriter to Barbara Lecza. FRED KITT and JOHN LAWLER leave their crowded locker to the other occupant, Bill Jacobson, with hopes that Bill can remember the combination so he won't have to kick the door in. ROLAND KIPP leaves his magic wand to John Elliott. PHOEBE KLEIN bequeaths her acrobatic shoes and cute little giggle to Marilyn Miller. MARYLOU LA FLAMME leaves a burning candle in memory, hoping she won't be forgotten too soon. CAROL LEEPER wills her seat in Trig to any Junior girl who is willing to take it. Carol was the only girl in that class. MARTHA JEAN LEASURE leaves all her problems unsettled ... to be taken care of by Marjorie Roberts in Mr. Mayo's Problems class next year. JOAN MacDOUGALL leaves her Problems notebook to her sister, Pat. DICK MOORE leaves all his gyp sheets to Albert Vitale. JEAN MEYERS leaves her quiet, lady-like manners in the halls of E.H.H.S. to Claire Hagerty. MARIE D'AMICO leaves the ability to argue with a teacher to anyone who is daring enough to try it. ANGELA TERRAZZANO leaves her sister, Connie, to start her high school career. Lots of luck, Connie. ELIS GUSTAFSON leaves his place on the swimming team to Pete Russell. CAROL WALKER leaves the Pep Club in the care of Jill Montgomery. MARGARET SULLIVAN leaves all the combs in her locker (534) to the Freshman who gets the locker. MARILYN ELLIOTT leaves her position as one of the first girls daring enough to take shop to her sister, Adrienne. ANITA FIONDELLA leaves her spot in the Varsity Show to whoever can persuade Mr. Mayo into letting them in. CAROL DOWMAN leaves her pleasing personality to Elaine Barbary. ISABELLE STANLEY leaves her cute little laughs and giggles to Nancy Owens in hopes she will make good use of them. ROBERT JUDGE leaves his Remington, that never skips, to the lucky Junior who takes typing. BERNADETTE CASSEL leaves the Business Board Managership of the Comet to Elaine Barbary. THOMAS WILSON leaves Mrs. Hunter still worried as to his achievements. JOSEPH MELILLO leaves with proof that high school wasn't so bad after all. JOHN HOLLAND bequeaths some of his serious manners to his brother, Steve. DOROTHY SEATRO walks out on a pair of stilts so she can look down on her friends for a change. Her neck is a little stiff from looking up so much. GEORGE KORNATZ and RICHARD McCANN leave the study halls with a brighter future . MARYANN PELLEGRINO leaves her Pepsodent Smile”. STELLA DAMBROWSKI leaves her hair styles and her ambition to become a personnel manager to any underclassman willing to take over. JAMES FRENCH leaves his football glasses to the next right end in hopes they will help him snag those passes that Frenchie used to miss. SHIRLEY POST leaves her Pep Club jacket to any peppy Junior, hoping it will fit better than it fit her. LUCY RITCH sadly leaves the 7th and 8th grade boys, their smiles, and friendly greetings to any girl fortunate enough to get them. CAROL ROSSITER leaves next year's 3 Act Play to Billy Woods . . . May Heaven Help Him!! MARY RYAN leaves her locker to any Freshman who can open the contraption. ARNIE RYDER leaves all his knee bandages to Carlton Redman in hopes that Carlton makes better use of them. DONALD STREET leaves the halls of E.H.H.S. quiet, peaceful, and serene. PAULINE TIERNEY leaves the fellas bewildered. FRANK VELARDI leaves his laughter in the halls to his cousin, Anthony. VINNIE VERGATI leaves her sister. Dolores, in East Haven High. BETTY VOGT leaves Miss Lowe and 313 to the lucky Freshmen. ROSEMARIE ONOFRIO leaves her post near the cafe to Dolores Massari. HOPE WALSH leaves her posiiton as library assistant to Mary Hereau. GLORIA ALBANO and ANN BERTIER leave their friendship to Edith Mozealous and Nancy Owens. ANNA RACCIO wills her traffic squad post to anyone who is capable of eliminating the crowd on stairway No. 2. RAY CATALANO leaves God's country to all the kids from Foxon. TED WEED leaves with Irene Buttsteadt. ERSILLIA WILLIAMS leaves that new leaf she is always planning to turn over to Dolores Massari. MARCEL PICCONEI.LI leaves his title King of the Brownies to Frank Dering. ANNA YUSE leaves her traffic squad post to any Junior who can handle those underclass speed demons” that race past her post. JOHN LUPOLI leaves the pin-up pictures in his locker to some lucky Freshman. BETTY ANN MEEKER leaves her Geometry seat to her sister, Joan, with hopes that Joan can accomplish better marks than she did. ABNER NOTKINS leaves all his troubles and worries as editor-in-chief of the year book to next year's editor. MARIAN TANSEY leaves all her kidding around the fountain at Holcombe's to David Sanford. NANCY HARRISON leaves a well worn tuition slip to any other foreigner who desires to tread the halls of East Haven High. ROBERT O'CONNOR leaves his ambitious manner to A1 Vitale. TED BOGAERT leaves his Visual Aids job to Jack Civitello. LOUIS KEMPTER leaves before the faculty persuades him to stay another year. JOAN PATTERSON leaves with Martha Jean Leasure so their chain of friendship will never be broken. DONALD HORRIGAN leaves his TSO post on the third floor to Billy Woods and Claire Hagerty, who spend a good part of their time there anyway. JOHN CACACE leaves the responsibility of taking care of the fellows' clothes in the locker rooms during the baseball season to Ronnie Scala. JAMES GAMBARDELLA leaves his right half position on the football taem to Louis Paolillo. SALLY ESPOSITO leaves the subtle wit of her Comet writings for everyone to laugh at. MARY PANICO leaves a pack of gum for Susan Paolillo so she, too, may exercise her jaws while in her classes next year. LORNA HILSE and ARLENE HOFRICTER leave all their good times to Claire Hagerty and Alberta Norwood. FRANK MAHER leaves his parking space to any Junior boy who has to start his car by compression. LORRAINE MASCOLA and MARCIA WISNIEWSKI leave their lasting friendship to Pat Charman and Ann Davidson. JANE McGUIRE leaves her cheerleader uniform to Janice Walker. ROGER MERRILL leaves his managership in football and basketball to Robert Tinari and Michael Perrelli. AUDREY MORSE leaves the things she ddin't do to her brother, David, in hopes he can complete them. RICHARD MYERS leaves a warning to all underclassmen to stay away from Laura. STEVE NARRACCI leaves his high scoring in basketball to Bubby Mautte, who is doing quite well already. MARY PANNONE leaves her sister, Genevieve, all her commercial teachers. JOHN STEMPICK wills his musical talent to Carmen Pellegrino and Lillian Lewandowski. CARL WELLER leaves for Branford, leaving behnid his speed to Donald Carefeno. JEAN LOFQUIST leaves the headaches of collecting past dues to the unlucky kid who gets the job next year. DORIS JOHNSON leaves her innumerable excuses to any future Senior who finds need of a few. RAY COSTA leaves his lady-killer tactics to Donny Igo. JOE D'ONOFRIO leaves his sharp-shooting ability on the basketball team to Anthony Esposito. JOE MESHAKO leaves his blonde wave to any girl who hasn't yet tried a Toni”. GRACE DEL CORTE leaves her quiet manner to Gloria Galpin. We, the executors of this last will and testament, after having chased after the Seniors for many days, and after slaving over numerous copies of this document, do hereby leave along with everyone else. We leave, after having been the last class to graduate at the turn of the half century and the first one with a new principal guiding us. We attest this to be a true copy of the will of the Senior Class of the East Haven High School, signed, drawn, and quartered, this day of June 1949. Witnessed: Signed, MISS ZITA MATTHEWS MARILYN ELLIOTT MISS ETHEL KENNEDY JOHN LAWLER 50 1949 Pioneer EDITORIAL BOARD First Row, left to right: L. Mascola, A. Kellerman, C. Dowman, A. Not-kins, Editor-in-Chief; S. Esposito, J. Loquist, M. Wisniewski. Second Row, C. Walker, M. Apuzzo, B. Cassel, L. Swanson, C. Rossiter. ASS® ART COMMITTEE First Row, left to right: S. Post, F. Ahlberg, C. Dowman. Second Row: A. DePino, L. Swanson, M. Piccionelli, L. Ritch, D. Streeter. BUSINESS BOARD First Row, left to right: A. Ayr, C. Rossiter, Subscription Manager; M. Leasure, Business Manager; J. Patterson, C. Johnson. Second Row: C. Leepcr, J. Lawler, C. Walker, C. De-Caprio. CLASS HISTORY, WILL, PROPHECY, AND GIFTS COMMITTEE First Row, left to right: J. McGuire, P Klein, S. Esposito, A. Not-kins, L. Mascola, F. Garvin, L. Terrazzano. Second Row: J. Lupoli, C. Walker, F. Esposito, B. Cassell, P. Tierney, L. Kempter, M. Elliot, J. Lawler. MISS ETHEL A. KENNEDY Faculty Adviser Early in October all Seniors interested in working on the 1949 Pioneer reported to 312. Under the direction of Miss Ethel Kennedy the Classbook soon got under way. Abner Notkins was appointed Editor-in-chief; Martha Jean Leasure, Business Manager; and Carol Rossiter, Subscription Manager. We couldn't all be famous writers, but we tried very hard to make our book a success. Selecting class colors of Green and Gold the theme of our book was the Gold Rush and the 49ers. Class poems submitted ... art work . . . class gifts . . . class prophecy . . . history . . . deadlines coming up! . . . after school hours, all for the yearbook . . . typists clicking the keys. Commencement day coming Up and all our worries were over. The Pioneer was complete. i. EAST HAVENS ATHENA CHAPTER First Row: F. DcFelice, President. Second Row, left to right. C. Dowman, Treasurer; E. Barbary; S. Post, Secretary. Third Row: F. Garvin, L. Terrazzano, A. Keller-man. Fourth Row: B. Cassel, L. Swanson, S. Dam-browski, C. Rossiter, G. Del Corte, L. Mascola. Fifth Row: S. Esposito, A. DePino, A. Notkins, A. Ryder, Vice-President; P. Tierney, Miss Mathews, faculty adviser. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Members are selected for the Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society on the basis of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. These students proudly wear their pins of gold. Miss Zita Matthews is the inspiring faculty adviser and the officers are: Fred De Felice, President; Arnold Ryder, Vice-President; Shirley Post, Secretary; and Carol Dowman, Treasurer. 54 OUST STUDENT COUNCIL Kneeling, left to right: J. Thomas, C. Rossiter, F. De Felice. First Row. A. Vigorito, J. Hall, A. Mattei, J. Henry, C. Scala, J. Norden, B. Cargill, T. Brereton, E. Barbary, D. Piascik, R. Lecza. Second Row: R. Gagliardi, J. Finn, J. Streeto, G. Wass-mer, M. A. Scaiise, T. Bowden, M. E. Grover, C. Gery, P. Lasko, A. DePino, L. Paolillo. Third Row: L. Atwater, B. Crampton, A. Masserri, L. Prann, C. Terrazano, J. Fowler, G. Albano. Fourth Row: T Ryan, N. DelCorte, L. Hills, J. Eureka, B. Moflitt, D. Johnson, J. Walker, B. Montgomery, Miss Svenson, Mr. Sugrue, Faculty Advisers. Fifth Row: J. Young, R. Orlando, J. Lupoli, S. Biaford, P. Klein, M. Ahlberg, S. Boutelle, B. Prosch, W. Roberts, G. Kornatz, D. Igo. r v� ant.pr The American Legion Oratorical Contest held December 16 the | the high school auditorium proclaimed Abner Notkins, senior claJ _____ i v oqh and sports editor of the Comet, as til letJjf£ lowing p V mowing .er, as did the other students spokl ion, Worth Having, Worth Defend! taking first place. Faye Garvin copped secorl prize for ten dollars and stil COMET EDITORIAL BOARD erne| tes Kneeling: S. fcsposito, Editor-in-ew Chief. irt First Row, left to right, B. Cas CTiqI ew sell, A. Kellerman, A. Fondella, M 1 i?_____«___ cj:___ a kt Mam ive Feature Editor; A. Notkins, Sports Editor; J. Criscuola, Ex-ain change Editor; C. Bowden. CouiJ Second Row, left to right: B.i lew Woods, C. Walker, Miss Eileen I ime O’Neill, Faculty Adviser; M tadlrl • at Apuzzo, B. Kane. fro ion • i the Leeior - the awarcJ moi aited 1 . Final curtai oud ah! of a _ reciation rippled through t crowd for the auditorium sta had been transfermed into lng Vu’ Iversat (ding on a a free-for-all Tootball fought of what I will ‘nIH mon” wifu STAFF MEMBERS EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief—Sally Esposito Sports Editor—Abner Notkins Feature Editor—Anita Fiondella Exchange Editor—Julia Criscuolo Reporters Roberta Bowden, Bernadette Cassel, Julia Criscuolo, Barbara Clark, Concetta DeCaprio, Sally Esposito, Anita Fiondella, Nancy Harrison, Barbara Kane, Ann Kellerman, Abner Notkins, Carol Walker, William Woods Adviser—Miss Eileen O'Neill vorld might uC ves at this time . . The next voice Claiic 1___1.U____ COMET BUSINESS BOARD BUSINESS BOARD Business Manager—Bernadette Cassel Assistant Manager— Muriel Andrews, Elaine Barbary, Jean Bowden, Mary Jane Carter, Betty Crampton, Gloria Galpin, Claire Haqerty, Lorna Hilse, Arlene Hofrichter, Carol Leeper, Rosemarie Leona, Alberta Norwood, Sue Paolillo, Helen Pelligrino, Shirley Post, Isabel Starkey, Lois Swanson, Audrey Weed, Mary Ann Cappola, Jill Montgomery, Alice Ayr______________ coBi! First Row, left to right: S. Post, M .Andrews, L. Hilse, B.. fori| Cassel, Business Board Manager; I. Stanley, A. Norwood, G. Galpin, E. Barbary, Assistant Business Board Manager. Second Row: M. Cappola, N. Porto, J. Bowden, A. Ayr, j A. Hofricter, C. Hagerty, S. Paolillo, H. Pellegrino. I in l| Third Row: M. Carter, L. Swanson, A. Weed, B. Morgan, Nan| hit J. Montgomery, R. Leona, C. Leeper, Miss Eleanor Panta lone, Faculty Adviser. _ npr q;| --------------------------------- Mrs. StUtZ ner M m . a J I previous the spell of the Ugiiu.,.. KS It accusll J -LIT LSI Daint and costumes the parade Kneeling: Co-Captains P. Klein and R. Myers. First Row, left to right: M. Joy, S. Post, C. Dowman, Secretary; J. Dalkin, M. Wisniewski, A. Kel-lerman, B. Clark, A. Terrazzano, L. Mascola, A. Hofrichter, J. Meyers, G. Albano. Second Row, left to right: A. Raccio, S. Esposito, M. Elliot, A. Morse, H. Walsh, N. Harrison, J. Patterson, M. Leasure, M. Apuzzo, P. Tierney, J. Lofquist. Third Row, left to right: A. Notkins, J. Melillo, L. Ritch, C. Rossiter, R. Onofrio, A. Yuse, S. Dambrowski, J. Stempick, I. Buttstead, T. Weed, R. Judge, L. Kempter, A. DePino. Fourth Row, left to right: Mr. E. Sugrue, Adviser; G. Kornatz, F. DeFelice, Treasurer; E. Gustafson, Miss H. Svenson, Adviser; A. Ayr. TRAFFIC SQUAD Law and order is maintained in the halls of East Haven High School by the efficient members of the Traffic Squad. Miss Hildur Svenson and Mr. Edward Sugrue are the capable faculty advisers. Phoebe Klein and Dick Myers are co-captains while Carol Dowman and Fred De Felice serve as secretary and treasurer respectively. Andrew DePino, John Lupoli, and Steve Narracci fill the positions of floor lieutenants. 57 DRAMA WORKSHOP First row, left to right: J. Lupoli, President Troupe I; A. Kellerman, C. Ca‘sel, Secretary; G. Galpin, B. Clark, M. Elliot, A. Tomei, A. Hoffric-ter, I. Stanley, S. Post, D. Hor-rigan, President Troupe II. Second Row: M. Dalkin, L. Swanson, Secretary; C. Ros-siter, R. Brooks, L. Terriz-zano, P. Clancy, J. Lofquist, J. Wells, S. Esposito, L. Hilse. Third Row: W. Woods, Vice-President; L. Ritch, A. Ayr, Treasurer; N. Harrison, C. Hagerty, C. Leeper, F. Garvin, G. Burner, Mr. Michael Zilli, Faculty Adviser. Fourth Row: J. Flagge, L. Kempter, Vice-President; L. Howe R. Hackbar, Treasurer; R. Williams. Claire Jean Lofquist Alice Ayr John Law Ur Lou Swanson Lyman Howe Nancy Harrison 'fHESPIA VS DRAMA WORKSHOP Left to right. Bill Woods, Randolph Foster, Claire 58 Hagerty, Mitz Hoffman, Joan Wells, Judy Foster, Nancy Harrison, Mrs. Schultzhammer, Jean Loft-quist, Dora Foster, John Lawler, Melvin Foster, Donald Horrigan, Mr. Martindale. The love for the stage has inspired many students to join the Drama Workshop. This group is supervised by Mr. Michael Zilli and is divided into two troupes, Troupe One and Troupe Two. Their respective officers are: John Lupoli, Donald Horrigan, President; William Woods, Louis Kempter, Vice-President; Bernadette Cassel, Lois Swanson, Secretary; Bob Hackbarth, Alice Ayr, Treasurer. JUNIOR PROM DANCE COMMITTEE PROM QUEEN Miss F. Ahlberg accompanied by Mr. J. Civitello. First Row, left to right: P. Klein, J. Lofquist, C. Dowman, S. Narracci, Co-chairman; C. Walker, Co-chairman; A. Fiondella, J. Patterson, I. Stanley. Second Row: A. Notkins, J. DOnofrio, A. DePino. F. Velardi, H. Caste lion, J. Cacao 1 I GRAND MARCH ortv intrt dancing at the PROM SINGING SENIORS Foreground: Mrs. W. Strandberg. “ First Row, left to right: J. McQuire, B. Cassel, G. Albano, C. Dowman, L. Ter-, razzno, M. Apuzzo, S. Esposito, L. Mascola, M. Sullivan, C. Walker, C. Lceper, -A. Kellerman. Second Row, left to right: L. Ritch, A. Hofrichter, M. Tansey, M. Wisniewski, J. Lofquist, P. Tierney, J. Dalkin. J ORCHESTRA “ T Left to right: Mrs. Wilhemina Strandberg, faculty adviser; R. Palmer, C. Rosenquist, F. Zampiello, L. Sale, N. Pelle- grino, V. Celantano, M. Leasure, R. Fortino, P. Fiore. the. M a -U€ n st MUSIC DEPARTMENT The music department of East Haven High School has long offered many delightful assembly programs and concerts under the direction of Mrs. Wilhelmina Strandberg. The Glee Clubs, A Cappella Choir, Singing Seniors, and the Orchestra have offered many outlets to students interested in music. Lessons are given in orchestral instruments and from time to time new talent is discovered and displayed in the concerts given periodically throughout the year. 3 e.y A CAPPELLA CHOIR SOPHOMORE GLEE CLUB First Row, left to right: M. Miller, B. Gordon, D. Piombino, M. MacPherson, D. Vaiuso, D. Downerfi A. Hemstock, A. Milano. Second Row: P. Moosdost, M. Boyington, G. DePalma, M. Scalise, G. Wassmer, R. Binder, M. DeCaprio, A. Panico, A. Deserio. Third Row: G. LaPangh, A. Sygiel, F. Robert, A. Felstedt, B. Danielson, B. Bennett, Carol Cheeseman, A. Weed, V. Sedon. 0 t Q lt e_ First Row, left to right: M. Stranberg, J. McGurie, E. Williams, D. Massaro, J. Dalkin, C. DeCaprio, B. Morgan, B. Prosch, C. Johnson. Second Row: C. Walker, H. Castellon, P. DeCaprio, T. Howell, J. Lupoli, M. Leasure, J. Patterson. Third Row: T. Bogacrr, J. Civitello, R. Howell, A. Castellon, J. Kaiser, W. Montgomery. ART CLUB First Row, left to right: D. Myers, G. Wassmer, H. Limoncelli, M. Pic-conelli, G. Rafter, A. Vigorito, L. Herman. Second Row, left to right: I. Stanley, D. Nitti, S. Post, J. Freeman, A. Sause, M. DePoto, S. Wassmer, M. Elliott. Third Row, left to right: A. Ogilvie, M. Carter, M. Ahlberg, C. Rossiter, J. Lofquist. FUTURE MICHAELANGELOS Gifted with the ability to paint, members of the Art Qub gather each Wednesday night. Miss Hoxie is their talented adviser and their officers are: Marcel Piccionelli, President; Elaine Barbary, Secretary; Ann Ogilvie, Vice-president; Marjorie Ahlberg, Treasurer. PEP CLUB The Pep club plays a large pan in rhe cheering at our games. Blue and gold jackets are proudly worn by all members. Carol Walker captains this organization, with Carol Dowman and Jill Montgomery assisting. The Pep Club is under the supervision of Mr. Joseph Mayo. ft 1 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The members of the F. H. A., under the direction of Miss Ballantine and Miss Hawley, serve at socials given by the school. Repreesntatives to the annual state convention in Hartford help the group plan better activities. This year the members learned to knit. The officers are: Nancy Callahan, Barbara Bennett, Patricia Charman, Barbar aMoffitt, Marjorie Ahlberg, Gloria DePalma, Mary McPherson, Phyllis Fusco. First Row, Left to right: C. Dowman, 1st Lieutenant; C. Walker, Captain; J. Montgomery, 2nd Lieutenant. Second Row, left to right: S. Esposito, M. Tansey, S. Post, M. Panico, B. Crampton, J. Patterson. Third Row, left to right: M. Elliot, B. Cassel, G. Albano, J. Dillman, E. Barbary, I. Stanley, L. Mascola. Fourth Row, left to right: L. Swanson, B. Prosch, A. Terrazzano, A. Bertier, R. Leona, Mr. J. Mayo, Faculty Adviser. First Row, left to right: M. Wayand, C. Roberts, A. Elliot, M. Palmieri, P. Andrews, M. MacPherson, Song Leader; M. Ahlberg, Reporter; B. Moffitt, Treas.; B. Bennett, V-Pres.; N. Callahan, Pres.; P. Charman, Sec’y; P. Fusco, Historian; G. DePalma, Parliamentarian; J. Hall, P. Moos-dorf, M. Hereaux, A. Milano, A. Hoyt, J. Johnson, Jr. Pres.; N. Freeman. Second Row, C. Scala, A. Moore, C. Brown, B. Garity, C. Kane, R. Palmer, S. Gussman, N. Wyllie, B. Mazzacane, B. Rock, V. Semegran, J. Wiley, L. Canapari, P. Flood, B. Prosch, J. Bowden, R. Bowden, State Treas.; J. Piom-bino, U. Streeto, R. Delay, B. Bristol, C. Copeland. Third Row: P. Campbell, C. DeFelice, C. Gibbs, J. Degnall, S. Boutelle, L. Pannella, A. Weed, A. Ayr, C. Peterson, A. DeSerio, S. Lupoli, E. DeLucia, B. Kane, A. Tomei, R. Tucker, B. Burke, L. Pelligrino, P. Alt, J. Horton, M. Campiano. Fourth Row. Miss Barbara Hawley, faculty adviser; D. Vergati, J. Yuse, P. James, G. Mattei, M. J. Carter, L. Prann, M. L. LaFlamme, M. DeCaprio, J. Reveley, A. Panico, M. Van Doren, D. Moosdorf, L. Karmazyn, D. Douglas, B. Charman, E. Saunders, Miss Patricia Ballentine, faculty adviser. CLASS GIFTS FAYE AHLBERG—Alarm Clock—Because you’re always so punctual, Faye, we thought we’d give you thsi alarm clock. GLORIA ALBANO—Star—We all admire the way your hair shines like this star. ROBERT ANDERSON—Duck—We heard you like duck-hunting so in case you miss someday; you’ll always have this to fall back on. MURIEL ANDREWS—Contract—We can say we at least had first priority on your voice. MARIANNE APUZZO—Airplane—To remind you of the days Mr. Mayo had you almost flying around for him. ALICE AYR—Newspaper—Al, you always seem to know everything about everybody in the high school. Here is a paper to keep up on the news outside of East Haven. JAMES BAUER—Comb—It seems that every time we look at you, Jim, you're combing your hair, and the one you have now won’t last forever, here is one to replace it. JOHN BERNDSTON—Boat—To remind you of all the times you took off for New York to see those boat shows. It may give you some ideas for a model too. ANN BERTIER—Material—with needle and thread —Maybe this will help make one of those dresses you’re so capable of doing. THEODORE BOGEART—Trowel—Maybe Mrs. Hunter will call on you again to transplant some flowers, so just in case here’s something to do it with. LORRAINE BOOTH—Bobby Pins—In case you run out of them to set your hair with, we give you these. THOMAS BRYANT—Hair slick-um—To help you keep that beautiful wave in the front of your hair. IRENE BUTTSTEAD—Crank—Just in case—Ted’s car can’t last forever without one, so this might come in handy. JOHN CACACE—Bat—Corky, to help you remember your many hours spent on our diamond, we present to you this bat. BERNADETTE CASSEL—Matches—We heard your nick-name was Ice Cubes,’’ Dette, and we want to melt you. ANTHONY AND HENRY CASTELLON—Baker’s Hats—You may be able to use these later we think according to what we hear about you being future bakers. RAYMOND CATALANO—Drum—You'll be able to drum all you want to now, but not on the desks in English. Please use this instead. BARBARA CLARK—Freckle Remover—In case you want to remove some of your freckles here is some remover. But don’t fret, Barb”, freckles are a sign of beauty. RAYMOND COSTA—Roll of Film—To remind you of those long days in the aud, when you pleased so many of us showing those, maybe dry, movies. HARRY CRESCENTI—Bookkeeping Paper and Pencil—We hope you will be able to use these on the job you get after getting out of school. JOANNE DALKIN—Shoe Polish—In case you ever run out of your own or can’t afford to keep that swell shine on your shoes. STELLA DAMBROWSKI—Earrings—We give you these to contribute to your large supply. MARIE D’AMICO—Cold Cream—So you will always keep your lovely complexion, here is a jar of cold cream. CONCETTA DeCAPRIO—Shampoo—Con, we have heard of your ambition to become a hairdresser. We give you this to get you underway. FRED DEFELICE—Letter of Appreciation—We want you to remember that we appreciate all the work you have done for the class. GRACE DEL CORTE—Curler—In case the curl ever comes out of your beautiful curly hair use this curler to try to get it back. ANDREW DePINO—Jitterbug Record—To remind you of the contests you have won. You were swell and we shall always remember you when we hear a fast record. JOAN DILLMAN—I. Q. Test—To our intelligent miss, we give this test. We know you will pass with flying colors. JOSEPH D’ONOFRIO—E. H. H. S. Banner—We give you this banner, Joe, as a rememberance of your swell playing on our basketball, football, and baseball teams. You’re one fellow we shall long remember. CAROL DOWMAN—Water colors—Your pictures have decorated our halls. We hope these colors will come in handy if you decide to make this your career. MARILYN ELLIOTT—French Book—To our French wiz, we give this book. Au revoir. FRED ESPOSITO—Sleeping Pills—This might come in handy for future use. We know you didn’t find it very hard to sleep during your problems and English classes. SALVATORE ESPOSITO—Toothpaste—So your smile will always be as bright as it is now, we present you with this tube of toothpaste. SARAH ESPOSITO—Piano—Sally, we really did appreciate the nice job you did tickling the piano keys, in case you are ever out of town and need a piano we hope this will come in handy. ANITA FIONDELLA—Box of Pep—Nini, you’re always so full of pep, if you ever run out, try this. 64 JAMES FRENCH—Newspaper—You talked so much in problems that we don't want you to run out of articles. JAMES GAMBARDELLA—Cradle—We hope this will remind you of your last year at high school when you did rob the cradle. FAYE GARVIN—Sugar and Spice—This, Faye, is to let you know that we think you're pretty sweet. ELIS GUSTAFSON—Car and Truck—You always have the car of the family or the truck but in case either of them break down, here are these so you won't be entirely lost. NANCY HARRISON—Shampoo—To keep that radiant glow always in your hair, we present you with this shampoo. JACQUELINE HILDERBRANDT—Telephone—To keep you in practice as a telephone operator, here is one to keep you busy. LORNA HILSE—Sheet Music—To keep that certain one in your mind, we present you with this piece Just My Bill”. MILDRED HINCKLEY—Roller Skates—It seems as though word got around that you were voted the Roller Skating Queen of 1949 in East Haven, these will show that we know that this is where you get your nice figure. Keep up the good work! ARLENE HOFRICHTER—Pattern—We hope that this pattern will help you in your career of dress designing. JOHN HOLLAND—Car—No matter when we see you it seems as though you are always in your car. In case of a flat try this. DONALD HORRIGAN—Joke Book—You always have the latest jokes, but here are some to keep you in practice. THOMAS HOWELL—Wolf Badge—To our Senior wolf-man—a well-earned badge. CLAIRE JOHNSON—Scissors—Your hair is always in such nice condition that we are giving you these so you can always keep it in trim. DORIS JOHNSON—Megaphone—You are so quiet Doris, and have such a soft voice we are giving you this megaphone to make yourself heard. MARY JOY—Horse—We will never forget your horse, Lady. Here is a toy horse to show our favorite horse. ROBERT JUDGE—Ping Pong Ball—This seemed to be a great sport for you during your senior year and you won many contests. ANN KELLERMAN—Swing—Keep this, Ann, in case you ever lose the cute one you have now. LOUIS KEMPTER—Doll—This is for your future use when you are out of the halls of E. H. H. S. and do not have one of those beautiful girls to hold. PHOEBE KLEIN—Weight Lifter—Your future plans to attend Arnold College lead us to believe, after seeing several demonstrations in school, that this will come in handy. AUDREY KITT—Rattle—To our quiet miss. Just rattle this once in a while to make sure people know you're around. FRED KITT—Mouse—As you are always as quiet as a mouse along with your sister, we give you this to let us know that you are around. GEORGE KORNATZ—Shade—To remind you of the days in Mrs. Hunter’s English Class when you were always pulling down the shade so as to be able to sleep better. MARY LaFLAMME—Token—To save you some money, here is a token to use when you go on one of your many trips to New Haven. JOHN LAWLAR—Lipstick—We shall never forget the Kissabie Lips” you had when you were in A Date With Judy” and we want you to keep them always. MARTHA LEASURE—Car—You were the only lucky senior girl to have a car to bring to school and you had many people who envied you. If you want a new one, try this. CAROL LEEPER—Problems Book—There always seemed to be a dull roar wherever you sat in problems and Mr. Mayo- was lost whenever you were absent. This is for pleasant memories after you leave school. JEAN LOFQUIST—Nurse's Cap—Jean, we wish you success in your nurse's training. We hope this cap will come in handy. JOHN LUPOLI—Paper and Pencil—Here is something you will need when you start to write your book on the Advantages of Going Steady. JOAN MACDOUGALL—Flat Iron—This little something is sure to be an asset to you when it comes to ironing out your shorthand notes and making them legible. FRANK MAHER—Spark Plug—In case your car breaks down, use this. It might come in handy. LORRAINE MASCOLA—Teething Ring and Pencil and Paper—-Even though you are the baby of our class you still get around and we hear you are going to try and have your book entitled Disadvantages of Going Steady”, out-sell Johnny's. So baby here is your teething ring and a pencil and paper to help start your book. RICHARD McCANN—Hair Tonic—Dick, we know you like crew cuts but in case you ever decide to let it grow this might help. JANE McGUIRE—Leg Makeup—Jane, we know you use a lot of leg makeup, if you ever run out here is a small supply. ELIZABETH MEEKER—Test Tube—You seemed to enjoy Chemistry so much here is something as a gende reminder of your Chemistry classes. JOSEPH MELILLO—Club—You could have used this on the cafeteria ramp to keep the kids quiet. ROGER MERRILL—Tint—We’ve heard that red hair doesn't stay red, therefore we feel this tint may come in handy. 65 JOSEPH MESHAKO—Kerchief—Your blond hair has always appealed to the fairer sex, if you ever meet up with a storm you will now be prepared. JEAN MEYERS—Pass—Here is a pass to go to work every other day the same as you have been doing in school. RICHARD MOORE—Admiral Stripes—Here are the admiral stripes you were always telling us that you were going to achieve. Just in case you don't make it, here are some. AUDREY MORSE—Wave Set—Aud, your hair has been the envy of the senior girls. This set will help you keep your waves. RICHARD MYERS—Bow Tie—You always wore gay four-in-hand ties, but we've never seen you in a bow tie, here is one you can try for a change. STEPHEN NARRACCI—Basketball Pin—Steve, this pin is for all the fine work you did in pulling the team through with your fine leadership. ABNER NOTKINS—Gavel—As you are the president of our class, Abner, we could think of nothing better to give you than the gavel. ROBERT O’CONNOR—Music Sheet—Here is a copy of a song we think ranks tops with you (it might be a little late but) All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth . MARY PANICO—Bell—You are always so quiet we give you this bell to ring. JOAN PATTERSON—Candy Bar—This candy bar is very sweet, and we think that you are just as much if not more. MARY PELLEGRINO—Hair Brush—Maryanne, we want you to use this so you can always keep that glow in your hair. MARCEL PICCONELLI—Medal—We give you this medal, Marcel, for all the work you did on the Pioneer Art work. SHIRLEY POST—Watering Can—You are the smallest in our class, to help you grow, here is a watering can. You’ll be sure to shoot up overnight. ANNA RACCIO—Firecracker—Anna, you are so quiet!!! We give you this so you can really make noise. LUCY RITCH—Varga Girl Calendar—Lucy, this calendar will help to remind you that you are our Varga girl. CAROL ROSSITER—Script—If you ever run out of a play to direct, here is one you can try. MARY RYAN—Knitting Needles—So you will always remember your problems classes, here is a pair to add to your collection. ARNOLD RYDER—Gold Football—You were Captain of our football team and did a swell job, we want you to have this as a remembrance. DOROTHY SETARO—Sun Tan Oil—You are the little traveler of our class, and since you have spent so much time in Florida, this may be useful the next time you decide to take off for the south. ISABELLE STANLEY—Date Book—You are so likeable, this will help you keep your appointments straight. JOHN STEMPICK—Accordian—We thought you might be able to use this when yours is being fixed or tuned. DONALD STREETER—Paint Brush—Don, you are the most artistic fellow in our class. We give you this paint brush in the hope that you continue your swell paintings. MARGARET SULLIVAN—Coke—To help you remember your job at Holcomb's, we present you with this bottle of coke. LOIS SWANSON—Lab Book—To remind you of your talents in chemistry and hoping that you remember it all in training. MARIAN TANSEY—Wooden Spoon—The spoon which you have used for making soda's at Holcomb's must just about be worn out. This wooden one should come in handy. ANGELA TERRAZZANO—Stenographer's notebook—Lena, we know you will be an asset to any office but to help you along we present you with this pad. PAULINE TIERNEY—Address Book—So as not to forget or get mixed up with your many dates, Paul, we give you this address book. FRANK VELARDI—Hollywood M. G. M. Book— Frankie, since you have been voted the cutest boy in the senior class we give you this book about Hollywood, we think you should give them a break. VINCENZA VERGATI—Package of pencils—Vin-nie, these pencils will help you in your future secretarial position. BETTY VOGT—Box—Here is a box to put Dave in, Betty, you’ve kept him from us this long, so you might as well keep it up. HOPE WALSH—Funny Book—We know how much you like to read funny books, here's one to add to your collection. THEODORE WEED—Fish Hook—We give you this fish hook in hopes that you may be able to use it on one of your fishing trips. CARL WELLER—Shoulder Pads—We know you have the widest shoulders, Bud, but in later years if they happen to droop then you can use these. ERSILIA WILLIAMS—Absent Slips—Here is a box of absent slips in case you’re out of work as much as you were from school. THOMAS WILSON—Sun Glasses—Looking at girls is a full time job. Here is a pair of sun glasses to keep the scenery from blinding you. MARCIA WISNIEWSKI—Notebook and Pencil— You can never tell when Mr. Mayo will decide to need you, so you had better keep these with you at all times. ANNA YUSE—Whistle—Anna, you are another one of our quiet, quiet, seniors; here is a whistle to make a little noise. 66 SPORTS Al Vitale Fred Esposito iMMWiiaaaaMiiii 1948 FOOTBALL SEASON The forces of Coach Frank Crisafi captured second place honors in the Housa-tonic Valley league football race. The Easties were seriously handicapped by the loss of their captain Arnold Ryder who suffered a leg injury early in the season. Right tackle Fred Esposito took over the reins of acting captain and led the blue and gold for the remainder of the schedule. Joe D'Onofrio, James Gambardella, James French, Roland Kipp, George Kornatz, and Louis Paolillo led the easties once again to victory over our arch rival, Branford, and at the conclusion of the gridiron season Fred Esposito received honorable mention on the all-state team. First Row, left to right: J. French, F. Esposito, G. Kornatz, F. D'Amico, Captain A. Ryder, A. Vitale, W. Roberts, D. Carafeno. Second Row, left to right: E. Vercillo, J. Gambardella, L. Paolillo, C. Redman, J. D'Onofrio. Coach Tierney gives our fighting Junior Varsity Football Squad a pep talk before the all important encounter with our arch rivals, Branford. FOOTBALL SCORES East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven Commercial St. Mary’s Branford Milford Derby Seymour Staples Shelton Fairfield Branford Lou Paolillo Captain Arnold Ryder Left end C. Weller and Manager R. Merrill in locker room before Branford game. Ed Vercillo FOOTBALL HEADS Left to right: Coach F. Crisafi, Captain A. Ryder, Assistant Coach M. Tierney. Pep club and cheerleaders display broad grins Dede Gambardella Action in the line J. V. AND VARSITY CHEERLEADERS First Row, left to right: Laura Atwater, J. V. Captain; P. Tierney, Varsity Captain. Second Row, left to right: M. Wisniewski, J. Walker, A. Fiondella, N. Owens, P. Klein, P. Charman. Third Row, left to right: S. Boutelle, L. Ritch, E. Mozeal-ous, J. McGuire, A. Norwood, M. Apuzzo, J. Toohey. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Left to right: M. Wisniewski, P. Klein, M. Apuzzo, Captain P. Tierney, L. Ritch, J. McGuire, A. Fiondella. Back Row: Mr. J. Mayo, faculty adviser. CHEERLEADERS Pep with a capital P”, that's our cheerleaders! Their cheerleading at all games inspires our team. The Varsity Squad is captained by Pauline Tierney and the Junior Varsity by Laura Atwater. J. V. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: J. Walker, E. Mozealous, J. Toohey, A. Norwood, P. Charman, S. Boutelle, N. Owens. Center: Captain L. Atwater. A cheer for the cheerleader HOch® c BASKETBALL TEAM First Row, left to right: A. Esposito, J. D’Onofrio, Captain S. Narracci, J. Cacace, L. Paolillo. Second Row, left to right: F. Velardi, J. Bauer, A. Mautte, J. Thomas, C. Weller, Manager R. Merrill. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES East Haven 61 Alumni 44 East Haven 59 Boys' Club 25 East Haven 52 Trinity Parish 30 East Haven 57 Guilford 25 East Haven 35 Woodrow Wilson 57 East Haven 52 St. Mary’s 38 East Haven 55 Bullard Haven 36 East Haven 30 Derby 32 East Haven 55 Notre Dame 42 East Haven 48 Seymour 47 East Haven 33 Milford 46 East Haven 43 Lyman Hall 44 East Haven 54 Branford 52 East Haven 39 Shelton 45 East Haven 46 Bullard Haven 52 East Haven 45 Derby 21 East Haven 45 Seymour 36 East Haven 56 Milford 31 East Haven 71 Woodrow Wilson 58 East Haven 47 Lyman Hall 46 East Haven 42 Branford 38 East Haven 57 Boardman Trade 33 East Haven 47 Shelton 37 East Haven 79 St. Mary’s 33 East Haven 55 Notre Dame TOURNAMENT 41 East Haven 44 Killingly 47 OP1 '0’ . ... A. BsP° l0WoViUo. .,H to i Cacace. 1948-49 BASKETBALL SEASON Paced by Captain Steve Narracci, the 1948-49 basketball team concluded one of the most successful seasons in the history of the school. The Crisafimen finished in a first-place tie with Lyman Hall High of VC'allingford for the Housatonic League Valley championship as well as entering the C. I. A. C. tourna-ment The Blue and Gold conquered our arch rivals Branford, twice and the J. V. team compiled a very impressive record. CAPTAIN STEVE. NARRACC1, OUR HOOK SHOT ARTIST JUMP SHOT ATTEMPT JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES E. H. H. S. 13 E. H. H. S. 29 E. H. H. S. 19 E. H. H. S. 36 E. H. H. S. 35 E. H. H. s. 19 E. H. H. s. 38 E. H. H. s. 28 E. H. H. s. 31 E. H. H. s. 35 E. H. H. s. 19 E. H. H. s. 13 E. H. H. s. 32 E. H. H. s. 35 E. H. H. s. 23 E. H. H. s. 26 E. H. H. s. 32 E. H. H. s. 36 E. H. H. s. 20 E. H. H. s. 27 E. H. H. s. 30 E. H. H. s. 26 E. H. H. s. 39 St. Francis 15 Guilford 19 Woodrow Wilson 27 St. Mary’s 17 Bullard Haven 33 Derby 18 Notre Dame 24 Seymour 32 Milford 21 Lyman Hall 44 Branford 17 Shelton 20 Bullard Haven 29 Derby 22 Seymour 17 Milford 14 Woodrow Wilson 29 Lyman Hall 30 Branford 19 Boardman Trade 22 Shelton 20 St. Mary’s 15 Notre Dame 20 J. V. BASKETBALL First Row, left to right: R. Rossetti, N. Pellegrino, J. Thomas, A. Mautte, J. Finn, R. Tinari. Second Row, left to right: W. Bixby, O. Orifice, J. Scalese, J. Downey, R. McQuigan, L. Rebmann. Third Row, left to right: A. Vigorito, M. Vitale. FAST BREAK Ct oa b f00'1P 0°2? to ... , 0«. le£ v ve’ OcjCHo«' i. ?te c°oiie 011' BASKETBALL CHAMPS (105) First Row, left to right: J. Bauer, J. Stempick, A. DePino. Second Row, left to right: E. Gustafson, A. Ryder, J. Finn, F. D’Amico. INTRAMURALS Under the supervision of Coach Frank Crisafi and Miss Yota Bouzoucas, Intramurals were again a huge success. Football, Basketball, Ping-pong and Volleyball tournaments were held to determine the champs of the school. Basketball, Football, and Volleyball teams were chosen from homerooms while Ping-pong entries were all individual. VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS First Row, left to right: T. Bryant, M. Sullivan, A. Fion-della, ‘M. Leasure, J. Cacace. Second Row, left to right: D. Gambardella, A. Castellon, R. 1948 BASEBALL TEAM The East Haven High baseball team captured undisputed possession of 2nd place in the Housatonic Valley League. Captain Warren Schatzlein, Joe D'Onofrio, John Cacace, Steve Narracci, Ronny Scala, and Bill Roberts were the big guns for the team. The highlight of the year came when Ronnie Scala hurled a no-hit, no-run game against Branford. The heavy bats of East Haven hammered Branford pitching for 5 big runs. At the end of the season Joe D'Onofrio was elected captain of the 1949 baseball nine. First Row, left to right: John Cacace, Captain Joe D'Onofrio, James Gamardella. Second Row, left to right: Coach Frank Crisafi, Carl Weller, man- Safe at first 76 Igo at bat VARSITY BASEBALL First Row, left to right: W. Roberts, D. MacKinnel, S. Narracci, A. Perrotti, J. D’Onofrio, J. Cacace, W. Schatzlein, captain; C. Reed, R. Scala, D. Igo, R. Tinari, D. Brainard, Manager. Second Row, left to right: O. Orifice, A. Mautte, J. Burritt, R. Rogan, L. Paolillo, J. Gambardella, W. Thompson, R. Cahoon, J. Finn, R. Girl-son, Coach Frank Crisafi. l948 BasebaU Squad Cap,a,n D Ono rio slides Jnf° second BASEBALL SCORES East Haven 7 Notre Dame East Haven 0 Commercial East Haven 6 Shelton East Haven 5 Branford East Haven 13 Seymour East Haven 2 Milford East Haven 9 St. Mary’s East Haven 5 Notre Dame East Haven 8 Board man East Haven 11 Derby East Haven 7 Derby East Haven 4 Shelton East Haven 8 Branford East Haven 8 Lyman Hall East Haven 4 Seymour East Haven 1 Milford East Haven 2 Lyman Hall East Haven 7 Boardman Hurler Gamb rdel[a EAST HAVEN’S RONNIE SCALA TOPS BRANFORD “•«� of Milford Win, h ,' r Anson is n SWIMMING TEAM R iRonw-lcft to rj h£: T- Bo aerr, R. McGnn, Elis Gustafson, Captain Kosan D. Streeter, G. Kornatz, A. Notkins. P Rus°sel! R° r 1° £ght; C Frawiey Ed- Gustafson, W. Graves, ssell, R. Coyle, A. Munroe, F. Brereton, J. Bogaert, P. Goss, G. McManus. R. P. FAST PACE SET 1948 - 1949 SWIMMING TEAM Sparked by Captain Robert Rogan and coached by Carlyle Frawley the East Haven tank team splashed out second place honors in the Southern Connecticut league. Ed Gustafson, George Kornatz, Richard McCann, Donald Streeter, Ted Bogaert, Elis Gustafson, and Pete Russell led the nators to thrilling victories over West Haven, Bridgeport Central, Meriden, and Warren Harding. THE LAST LAP SWIMMING TEAM SCORES East Haven 44 East Haven 43 East Haven 1 East Haven 32 East Haven 25 East Haven 41 East Haven 26 East Haven 33 East Haven 27 East Haven 21 East Haven 26 East Haven 17 East Haven 29 East Haven 39 Meriden West Haven Bridgeport Central (Forfeit) Crosby Hillhousc Warren Harding Hartford Bulkeley Sacred Heart Bristol Middletown Naugatuck Manchester Hamden Cheshire 31 32 0 43 50 34 46 42 48 50 49 58 46 36 CAPTAIN STANIO O'CONNOR BOWLS V'TAL£ 1949 BOWLING TEAM Bowling was inaugurated for the first time in the history of the high school, under the supej vision of Coach Theodore Malonis. A district league was formed, which included teams from tW greater New Haven Area. Captain Ray Stanio, led the snappy squad composed of Bob O Connorj Tommy Howell, Tommy Wilson, Ray Costa, James Gambardella, to second place in the distrid BOWLING SCORES East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven East Haven Boardman Hamden West Haven St. Mary's Hillhouse Commercial BOWLING TEAM First Row, left to right: R. Costa, F. Stoddard, T. Howell, R. Scala, A. Vitale. Second Row, left to right: R. Stanio, R. O’Connor, J. Gambardella, B. Newton, G. Berner, Coach T. Malonis. EAST HAVEN BOWLERS A day at E. H. H. S. Cheers for East Haven Teachers playing donkey basketball 265 MAIN STREET EAST HAVEN, CONN. 4-3939 j ucas QPkolo Studio Camera Portr ait s-Commer cials PETER T. LUCAS Official Photographer to the 1949 Pioneer 83 CLASS OF 1950 CLASS OF 1951 84 CLASS OF 1952 CLASS OF 1953 85 CLASS OF 1954 Congratulations CLASS OF 1949 EAST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL from TOWNE CLOTHES 291 MAIN STREET EAST HAVEN, CONN. Quality Clothing and Accessories for Young Men EAST HAVEN CLEANERS We Specialize in 3 HOUR SERVICE WAY SANITARY Phone 4-1109 309 MAIN STREET East Haven, Connecticut DR. LOUIS A. NOTKINS, M.D. DR. ARTHUR BISHOP, D.D.S. DR. VINCENT BALLETTO, M.D. DR. ROBERT M. TAYLOR, M.D. STONE COLLEGE BUSINESS EDUCATION PAYS! Salaries and Opportunities for Advancement Were Never Better! STONE COLLEGE TRAINS FOR POSITIONS OF QUALITY Fall Term, September 13 Phone 5-9920 Accredited 129 Temple Street New Haven, Conn. 87 CLIFFORD STURGES DR. JAMES B. WALSH, D.D.S. DR. D. BECKWITH, M.D. Compliments of Compliments of SOMERS RESTAURANT A FRIEND THOMAS SECONDINO TRUCKING AUSTIN L. LOWE A FRIEND DR. S. PINN BEST WISHES from Andy and Steve at the KANDY KORNER 325 Main Street East Haven, Conn. 88 E. M. VERGASON THE PARKWAY FLORIST East Haven Connecticut CONGRATULATIONS . . . CLASS OF 1949 FOXON DRIVE INN Route 80 East Haven. Conn. CONGRATULATIONS . . . BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1949 to the CLASS OF 1949 FRANK S BARBER SHOP 309 Main Street New Haven, Conn. EAST HAVEN HARDWARE STORE PATRONS AND PATRONESSES 1 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jordan Miss Ruth Youngerman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tansey Mrs. Grandshaw Mr. Theodore D. Malonis Mr. and Mrs. Desmond J. Coyle Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Albano Mr. Carylc Frawley Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Lawler Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Harrison Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Dooley Miss Bernice A. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Gillis Frank and Maryanne Dooley Miss Edna Herr Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Horrigan Miss Florence Leeds Parker, R.N. Miss Patricia Ballentine Mr. and Mrs. Robert Velardi Miss Eleanore D. Leary Miss Barbara Hawley Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martindale Miss Doris E. Houston Mr. P. Eagan Mr. and Mrs. Callen Wright Mr. and Mrs. Clark M. Elliott, Jr. Miss K. M. Banks Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cassel Tootie and Kayo Mrs. M. Melillo Dr. and Mrs. Louis A. Notkins Dick and Laura Miss Catherine Montague Miss Eileen O’Neill Mr. and Mrs. Frederick V. Klein Mr. and Mrs. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellerman Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McGuire Miss Hortense Galin Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sugrue Katherine McGovern Miss Nancy Boyle Mr. and Mrs. Francis A. Coulter Mr. Joseph F. Mayo Miss Jean Hoxie Coopers Dress Shop Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Howell William W. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Garvin Mr. and Mrs. Jean Fiondella Lorna and Bill Mr. and Mrs. George Owen Mr. and Mrs. D. Barbato Miss Yota Bouzoucas Rhoda Cassel Mrs. Mary Ingham Miss Zita Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Carl Weller Mrs. Henry Crosby Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Patterson Mr. and Mrs. J. Ryder Mr. and Mrs. Allan H. Bonwill Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gehrke Mr. and Mrs. A. Joy The Campbell Family Mr. and Mrs. John F. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Leasure Mrs. Martha Kvetder Peggy and John Mr. and Mrs. Dominick DeFelice Mrs. Sophie Blakeslee (Avon Joe and Issy Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dowman Representative) Miss Edna Brereton Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nesbitt Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bellecy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ayr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bryant Mr. Anthony Jawor Mrs. Wilhelmina Strandberg Mr. and Mrs. John Lupoli Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kempter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowe Miss Margarete Bauer Casey's Service Station Gloria and Bob Miss H. Svenson Mr. and Mrs. T. Salitra Marie and Franny Mr. Raymond C. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyerjack Miss Mary Weber Mr. and Mrs. Alfred O. Hilse Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rossiter Mr. and Mrs. John Mascola Mrs. Russell Hunter Mrs. H. B. Lofquist Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Walker Mr. A. Warakomski The Gift Shop Best Wishes to the Class of ’49 AMATO'S RESTAURANT YULO GENERAL STORE Home Cooked Food—Chicken—Steak Lobster Dinners Route 80 East Haven, Conn. 130 Cosey Beach Avenue East Haven, Conn. PETE’S DINER COMMUNITY LAUNDRY. INC. The Best Diner in New England 606 FERRY ST., Cor. Peck PHONE 7-4906 Saltonstall Parkway East Haven Flat Work — Shirts Finished 89 CENTRAL CLEANERS and DYERS The Home of Distinctive Cleaning 4-HOUR SERVICE All Cleaning Done in Our Own Plant Fur Storage Vault on Premises % 332 Main Street East Haven THE EASTERN WOODWORKING COMPANY INCORPORATED CABINET MAKERS 204 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Best Wishes to the Class of 1949 from MARCELLE’S BEAUTY SALON HARRY E. FAULKNER RANGE and FUEL OILS Tel. 4-1966 THE K LUMBER COMPANY U. S. Route No. 1 East Haven, Conn. P. O. Box 108 LUMBER DEALERS — WOOD PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERS DAN DEFEO SONS MEATS, GROCERIES, FRUITS, VEGETABLES Established 1913 Tel. 5-5824—5-2493 604 Ferry Street Telephone 4-1615 DEAN SHOP LADIES' and MEN’S APPAREL 226 Main Street East Haven 12, Conn. Agents for Van Heusen Shirts for Men and Winfield Dresses for Ladies BEST WISHES TO CLASS OF 49 EAST HAVEN HOME APPLIANCE Main Street East Haven, Conn. W. S. CLANCY SONS 43 Kirkham Avenue East Haven Connecticut PARILLA’S SERVICE CENTER 356 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Phone 4-0179 1 HOLCOMBE’S DRUG STORE Your Pharmacists Main Street East Haven Congratulations Best Wishes METCALF’S DRUG STORE 90 FRANK P. SULLIVAN EDWARD L. REYNOLDS JAMES F. MILANO General Insurance — Finance 179 MAIN STREET EAST HAVEN, CONN. Telephones—Office 4-5427 Residence 4-3581 C. T. WARNER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Foxon Road East Haven Tel. 8-5748 EAST HAVEN RADIO COMPANY E. G. Curry FR1GIDAIRE APPLIANCES 220 Main Street East Haven 12, Conn. Phone 4-3735 EAST HAVEN GREEN GARAGE GENERAL AUTO REPAIRING Gas — Oil — Lubrication Service Tires — Batteries — Accessories 175 Main Street East Haven, Conn. THE BAILEY DAIRY PASTEURIZED MILK and CREAM EAST HAVEN, CONN. Telephone 4-0424 Evergreens — Flouering Shrubs — Perennials EAST HAVEN NURSERY Tony Piccionelli, Prop. LANDSCAPE GARDENING 601 North High Street East Haven 12, Conn. LITTLE FOLKS JUVENILE CENTER 756 Chapel Street New Haven, Conn. EAST HAVEN DEPARTMENT STORE Harry Lewis, Proprietor 317 Main Street East Haven 12, Connecticut BEST WISHES CAPITOL THEATRE MEL-GAUGE COMPANY 91 ECONOMY MEAT MARKET l SHELL STATION Ude and Murray Corner of Forbes and Townsend New Haven, Connecticut Best Wishes to Class of ’49 GUS’ COFFEE SHOP 181 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Telephone 4-5186 ANDERSON AUTO ACCESSORIES Goodyear Tires, Tubes and Batteries Marine Hardware, Paints and Supplies 222 Main Street East Haven Phone 4-0960 A FRIEND P. W. WEBB Agents for Lovell and Covel Candy Cupboards 206 Main Street East Haven WOLFE S QUALITY FOOD SHOP 291 MAIN STREET Phone 4-0256 East Haven, Connecticut BERNARD OPPENHEIMER DIAMONDS and WATCHES 9 Center Street New Haven 6, Connecticut JOSEPH R. SUTHERLAND Printing, Thermography, Engraving Established 1923 Wedding Invitations and Announcements 491 Main Street Telephone 4-1920 East Haven, Connecticut W. T. GRANT COMPANY Known for Values Orange and Chapel Streets New Haven, Conn. Phone 4-1707 MADEMOISELLE’S Dressmaking — Designing 241 Orange Street Prop. Fay Mele Tel. 5-4679 TOMMY’S FURNITURE HOUSE Furniture of Character at Reasonable Prices Easy Terms Arranged 149 Main Street, opp. Green D. Thomas Onofrio East Haven, Conn. 92 BEACHHEAD RESTAURANT DR. CHARLES F. DONADIO, D.D.S. GIFTHAVEN GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION 10 High Street Phone 4-1355 Hast Haven 12, Connecticut AUGIE’S AUTO REPAIR GENERAL REPAIRING SERVICE Phone 4-5218 439 Main Street Aluminum Products Distributors Incorporated 465 Main Street Hast Haven, Conn. FOXON SHOE REPAIRING WORK DONE PROMPTLY 34 Rose Street Foxon Park East Haven, Conn. Best Wishes to the Class of 1949 VINNIFS SERVICE STATION Route 80 East Haven, Conn. SEA FOODS and MEAT DINNERS 3 Coscy Beach Avenue East Haven TERESE CLEANERS AND DYERS Dry Cleaning with a Meaning” 456 Main Street East Haven, Conn. DR. O. A. GRENON, M.D. Compliments of MARY REGAN CHILDREN’S SHOPPE 230 Main Street East Haven, Conn. Best Wishes to the Class of '49 EVERYBODY’S MARKET 82 Hemingway Avenue Cor. Dodge OFFICE TRAINING SCHOOL OF NEW HAVEN Advanced Students: Actual Performance of Secretarial Duties in an Office Atmosphere BEGINNERS: Shorthand — Typing — Filing — Dictaphone — Comptometer — Bookkeeping Individual Instruction ENROLLMENT ANY TIME Approved by Conn. State Board of Education 1066 Chapel Street New Haven 8-1935 93 M G GARAGE ROUTE 80 EAST HAVEN 12 CONNECTICUT SAV-OIL COMPANY KEROSENE and FUEL OILS OIL BURNERS Phone 6-5444 New Haven, Conn. HELEN and JACK S LUNCH MIDDLETOWN AVENUE, JCT. ROUTE 80 Tel. 4-4261 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 1949 ANN S KIDDIE SHOP Modern as Tomorrow Infant and Children's Wearing Apparel 327 Vi Main Street Cor. Elm East Haven, Conn. Meyer Levine—Prop. GOOD LUCK CLASS OF 49 KEMPTER DAIRY ROSANO SHOE STORE SUNDIAL SHOES For All The Family 259 GRAND AVENUE Tel. 77-0064 AL’S RESTAURANT APIZZA Permittees Cor. Short Beach Road Nick Piscitelli and Hemingway Avenue Albert Piscitelli Phone 4-0204 PAUL’S BAKERY •PIZZARIA'' Drive In Tel. 4-1175 Submarine Sandwiches Telephone 8-8886 FASANO’S JEWELRY GIFT SHOPPE EXPERT WATCH — JEWELRY REPAIRING Agency Remington Typewriters 652 GRAND AVENUE NEW HAVEN, CONN. LA FINESSE BEAUTY SALON 34 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, E. H. 'Individual attention given in her home” Gertrude Schmitt Telephone 4-2421 THE PIONEER STAFF 94 A FRIEND A GOOD WISHER Thrills—Never To Be Forgotten mome