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

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SALUTE TO VOYAGERS— I am the Clipper Ship “E. H. H. S., ’50”. I have just successfully carried a cargo Of ambitious youths On a journey lasting four years. At first my inexperienced crew Was timid, hesitant, and afraid Of my authority; but. As the months slipped by, I noticed improvement. Order displaced confusion. My crew developed initiative. Discussed and approved new ideas. Which, rapidly, they put To use. Despite the adjustments Many obstacles persisted— Gray storms of examinations and hard study Great barriers, but surmounted Eventually. As my deck became worn With the tramping Of my feet, I thought occasionally Of my destination ahead and pondered: “How many of my voyagers. Satisfied with what they had been taught. Heady to put that knowledge To use. Will disembark at the first port. There to assume the responsibility Of earning their daily bread?” “How many will journey on. Aboard another ship. To distant shores Of higher learning?” Often 1 thrust aside these puzzling thoughts. Instead. I became engulfed In lively music and laughter. Produced by my workers; For this trip, to them. Was new and exciting— A unique experience— Never to be known again. Eager voices of youths. Concerned with conditions aboard ship And their own general rights,— Anxious to express problems and solutions. Filled my hull. Acting as president, my captain. Discarding no fact, suggestion, or revision. Unless the majority Thought it necessary, Conducted a democratic form Of council. Each individual was important. “But what was the purpose Of my voyage?” “What effect will it have on the future Of my crew?” Many times I meditated these questions— Always the answers were the same: First — It encouraged Self-government, Their own elections of officers. For certain duties Molded them individually Into good citizens. Second — It extended Opportunities And the privileges that go To those who try and Do achieve the best: The bestowal of my highest award— Membership in an honor society— For scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Finally: It offered to my workers ------8-----I-------------- The various performances and dances Which tended to develop them socially Yet built character and a Sense of responsibility. These three offerings Joined together To create happy, successful, and cooperative Young men and women. Wherever my crew advances— Whether it is To a college. To a nursing school, or To a repair shop; To a newspaper office. To a classroom, or To the armed forces— It is my belief That these four years Have prepared them To face their future. To fulfill their obligations. —Joan Wells

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JANICE L. WALKER “Janie” June 11 Personality plus . . . My buddy, Joan . . . All for the cheerleaders . . . Sweet kid . . . “gee whiz.” Student Council 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Cheerleaders 2, 3, 4; Co-chairman Traffic Squad 4; Varsity Show 1, 2, 3, 4; Frolic 1; Hop 2; Co-chairman Student Council Dance 2, 4. JOAN M. WELLS “Joanie” July 23 From Florida for her Junior year . . . personality kid . . . “Seen Dick?” . . . loads of fun . . . Capitol's usherette . . . White cap claims her future. Junior Class Secretary 3; Oratorical Contest Winner 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Homeroom Vice-president 3, 4, President 4; Traffic Squad 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4, First Lieutenant 4; Thes-piafts 3, 4; Varsity Show 3, 4, Executive Board 3, 4; Drama Workshop 3, 4; Pioneer 4; Class Secretary 4. GEORGE CURTIS WHELAN “Curt” November 1 “Oh, Yeah! . . . “Where's your post?” . . . Blinding rays from those socks . . . sharp . . . work and more work. Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Traffic Squad 3, 4, Co-captain 4; Business Manager Pioneer 4; Boys’ State 3. RICHARD L. WILLIAMS “Dick” February 29 Tall, dark, and handsome . . . Captivating smile . . . Red Sox fan through and through . . . Dorr’s other half. Intramurals Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3. 28 WILLIAM CHARLES WOODS “Woodsie” January 19 Always a witty remark . . . a natural born actor . . . my Brooklyn Dodgers . . . future certified public accountant. Drama Workshop 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3; Basketball Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Comet 3, 4; Thespians 3, 4; Pioneer 4; National Honor Society 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Class President 2; Homeroom Vice-president 1; Homeroom President 3; Drama Workshop Vice-president 4; Hop 2. BARBARA ELIZABETH WYNNE “Bob” December 4 Nice things come in small packages . . . Not an enemy in the world . . . She can make a basketball talk . . . Telephone company, here she comes. Swimming Club 1; Glee Club 1, 4; Junior Red Cross 1, 2; Volleyball 3; Homenursing 2; F. H. A. 4.

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MOST FUN TO HAVE AROUND John Kaiser—Gloria Galpin APPLE POLISHER Edward Limoncelli—Priscilla Macdougall BEST LOOKING Richard Merrill—Betty Crampton SEEN BUT NOT HEARD Donald Myers—Madeline DeBrino POPULARITY POLL BEST PERSONALITY Joan Wells—Anthony Esposito GREATEST SERVICE Elaine Barbary—Donald Igo MOST ATHLETIC Lucille Howard—Louis Paolillo BEST DRESSED Delores Massari—Richard Coyle MOST DRAMATIC Joan Wells—Bill Woods MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Robert Howell—Elaine Barbary BEST ARTIST William Colrus—Barbara Prosch MOST SOPHISTICATED George Byrne—Delores Massari