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

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J IS FOR: Jackson Geraine we call her; Snobs are her pet peeve. And a sure way to gall her. Jacobson, co-head of the T.S.O.; Have you ever seen that girl bop? Man, she can really go! Jauernig, this year's record holder For the fewest spoken words; He's as quiet as a boulder. Lombardi, a pretty brown-haired lass; She's a very talented cheerleader. And secretary of our class. Luden, he was three years late; To have had Ray here at least one year, We all appreciate. Luzzi, the king of the sports; He's always in his element. On any of the courts. M IS FOR: Jenkins, my gun, my knife and I; With either one of these instruments Jimmy will always rank high. Maisano, if she should wish to hide. She is so very small, She has but to turn her side. Judge, she who cracks that whip At the varsity cheering squad. To give them plenty of zip. Marenna, with his dark and curly hair; A boy as quiet as our Joe, Must really be quite rare. K IS FOR: Mautte, we all call him “Flea ; On or off the football field, A real swell guy is he. Kaczynski, with dark and shining hair; Jean may be remembered For the pretty clothes she'd wear. McFarland, great at a piano stool; And in any other position. Our Joanie is real cool. Keefe, the guy who swims like an eel; He has gills like a fish. And barks like a seal. McGuigan, Jo-annie is his steady; To help anyone with physics or chem. He was always ready. Korngiebel, she's an avid scout; Of her loyalty to East Haven High, We never have a doubt. Mitchell, found at the Capitol; As a writer for the Comet, She is known to all. Kronberg, his first name is Fred; For his brains he'll be remembered, On his shoulders, there's a head. Montgomery, called by all “Skinhead ; He's always so late in the morning. You'd think he has feet of lead. Kurtz, the knowledge that girl hoards; She works hard at everything. High honors her rewards. Moosdorf, one of our brides-to-be; To get our friend Carol, A lucky guy is he. L IS FOR: Muller, from Momaguin he does hail; He can be found digging clams With his shovel and his pail. Lamson, soon to be a missus; It's George Iver Carlson, With all her love and kisses. Muro, this girl's in a dream; Take a look at her hair. You'll be blinded by the gleam. Landa, the blonde from one-o-one; The more you get to know her. The more you find her fun. Murray, Betsy-babe to us; To please a friend or help a cause. She'll always make a fuss. Lapides, she really loves her gum; That she's an import from Cross High, Is not well-known by some. N IS FOR: ''Lawler, Kay was captain for J.V.; She has the greatest Branford Jump, Of that no doubt can be. Narracci, some like to call him Max; In base and basketball. He has left his tracks. Lawler, the man with a baseball; This boy that we call Winkie, Is well-liked by all. O IS FOR: Leavstrom, personality first-rate; Our small, blue-eyed blonde. Is a smooth sophisticate. Onofrio, a Cross High import; She always wears the cutest clothes, And is always a good sport. Leona, a help in 202; She's always neat and friendly, We're crazy about her—aren't you? Orifice, co-captain of the team; On the field or in the class. He's always on the beam. L'Heureux, found on the Branford line; A 207 patriot. As a friend she's mighty fine. Orlando, expert with a ping-pong paddle; Anyone who challenges him. Will have quite a battle. 29

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A IS FOR: Altrui, in everything she's active; She's smart, and sweet and peppy. She always looks attractive. Applegate, Editor of the Comet; She's treasurer of the Pep Club, Another feature in her bonnet. Avitable, the mad scientist; If there's an experiment to perform. He'll be ready to assist B IS FOR: Barker, tall, handsome and dark; As a member of the will committee. He has left his mark. Bertolini, with his ever-smiling eyes; As for his personality. Description it defies. Bishop, or Bruce as she would say; Bones and Blimp forever. She's good at work or play. Boschen, our quiet Foxonite; Bob and Hank together Are a familiar sight. Bradley, of the Varsity show cast; With her many varied activities. She'll have a memorable past. Brennan, the advertiser of our bunch; He's as smart as a whip. And just as cute as punch. Brereton, as a diver he's a star; And in whatever else he does. He's always up to par. Brinkman, co-captain of the Pep Club; As the other members make the wheel. She makes half the hub. Brown, our pretty brown-haired lass; If you've seen her anywhere. I'll bet it was with Cass . Burke, the noisy little artist; When it comes to telling jokes. She always is the smartest. Byrne, as quiet as three mice; She's as sweet as can be. And possesses nary a vice. C IS FOR: Carafeno, a package very small; There's many good things in it. We've no doubt at all. Carlson, tall with a red-haired torch; The boys are always three deep. Crowding Jackie's porch. Carlson, Schultz is his popular name; He surely is a camera hound. But his German is his fame. Catalani, with the most beautiful clothes; This miss hails from Foxon, Into the business world she goes. Chambers, well-known as Bert ; The cutest little brown-haired miss. She's always neat and pert. Clark, of homeroom two-one-one; Into the field of stenography She'll go when here she's done. Clow, a senior muscle-man; This friendly boy with a crew-cut Is a Morris Cove fan. Cricchi, with a voice like a thrush; No one can hear her sing, And not develop a crush. Cross, a cute little trick; She'll never have trouble attracting Any Harry, Tom or Dick. Cunningham, when you see Dave coming, duck That's only if he's throwing papers From off the paper truck. Cunningham, Jimmy lives for cars; A word against Momaguin, Is a word that jars. Curry, a friendly boy is Jim; As Pioneer Business Manager, Our funds depended on him. D IS FOR: DiFlippo, tiny and petite; Sweet as a sugar plum. To know her is a treat. DiPalma, the head of the Pioneer staff; You will always know her For her happy little laugh. F IS FOR: Fruin, he who is always late; He'll go into the Navy, At a not so distant date. Funaro, one of the West-Enders, As a member of the Business Board, She's among the money tenders. Funaro, with the friendliest of smiles; To do a friend a favor, Frankie would run for miles. G IS FOR: Giannotti, yea rah rah Mel; Three cheers for the manager, And a real great guy as well. Granata, and you will hear her say, For now and evermore. It's George all the way. H IS FOR: Halloran, it also stands for Holly; She's tiny as a chipmunk. And pretty as a dolly. Halloran, this time we mean Marty; He always is a real swell guy. And what fun at a partyl Herpok, the quietest little one; When you get to know her. Her equal there is none. Hill, whose first name is Ray; You con find him in Everybody's, Almost every day.

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P IS FOR: Paolillo, this time we mean May; Seen someplace without Vivian? That'll be the day. Paolillo, captain of the baseball team; Class president three times. And on the Basketball beam. Petersen, Deacon's his nickname; Or if you want the real one, President Eisenhower's is the same. Piombino, all sweetness and light; If personality's a help. She can rise to any height. Ploskon, one of the senior wheels; She has so many activities. We rarely see more than her heels. Porto, a talented acrobat; She's quick as a bunny. And agile as a cat. Provost, eyes shining as chrome; She'll never lack for brains. No matter where she may roam. R IS FOR: Reynolds, to be a lady in white; Her deep blue eyes beneath dark hair Are quite a lovely sight. Rogers, nicknamed the Weasel ; She's a good-looking miss. Really great behind an easel. Rosenquist, sharp as sharp can be Are his clothes and his humor. And his personality. Russo, co-manager of the team; He's tall, dark and handsome. The kind that makes girls dream. Ryen, way up out in space; If you grow tall enough, You may see her pretty face. S IS FOR: Santanello, we're all crazy about her; As for the Art Committee, What would we do without her? Saunders, his first name is Phil; Years from now his friendliness Will be remembered still. Scalese, oh, that curly hair; You also will remember Those flashy shirts he'd wear. Schurck, as sweet as apple pie; Her poster contest winners Have surely caught your eye. Scillia, outstanding in the class; For looks, charm, personality. She rises above the mass. Streeto, in sports he is a star; And with his personality, Yogi should go quite far. Sullivan, his nickname is the Blur ; As captain of the basketball team. You've all seen him. I'm sure. T IS FOR: Thaller, Karl with a K; He's a worker, that's for sure, And all his work will pay. Thomas, Ralph's everybody's pal; As you've probably noticed, Marcia is his gal. Tucker, one who plans to marry; Her past, present and future Is Larry, Larry, Larry. U IS FOR: Ude, he has the nicest smile; Any girl who sees it. Wants to stick around a while. V IS FOR: Velardi, she wore a T.S.O. shield; But you will better remember her, Cheering on the football field. Vogt, a cheerleader trim; She's pep to the limit. Enthusiasm into the brim. W IS FOR: Walsh, state president of the F.H.A.; Co-captain of the Pep Club, She has a busy day. Wardle, soon to be a missus; She's always on her toes. And always so ambitious. Warmingham, blonde and oh-so-cute; Go with him to the golf course. To see an expert shoot. Waterbury, keeper of the Comet Box; She hails from Momauguin, Land of the sea and the rocks. Webster, known to all as Bill; This friendly chatterbox, In one day could a book fill. Wilson, Corn on the Cob ; Making an audience roar. Is for Dave an easy job. Wolfe, Jo-annie with an i ; There never was a time. When honors passed her by. Z IS FOR: Standish, always left holding the bag. By Mel, Ted, or Rody, Pulling one of their gags. 30 Zampano, as tiny as a speck; But as for her personality. It's A Bushel and a Peck .