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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1958 volume:

FOREWORD This book is the testament that we have reached the end of an era. It is the opportunity in the midst of frantic celebration and parting haste to stop and savor a moment of reflection. That which was, is no more except in our memories and within the pages of this book, the 1958 Pioneer. flacqueUtte DetUcataMi All that shall follow, in the pages of this book and in the memories we shall always possess, is but a reflection of our everlasting affection and gratitude for your wisdom and guidance throughout our school years; but most of all for your continual kindness and understanding. %%. 'pi ielCa ‘DeeUcetfcatt When the doors close behind us for the last time, we will enter life secure in the knowledge that we have received from you, throughout our years at East Haven, the influence, loyal service and complete understanding which will serve as our basic step toward our future lives. 5 s4 eftectCon There is nothing so melancholy as the empty classroom . . . the corridor that echoes . . . the desks that are shadowed . . . the books laid aside . . but the task is finished, the era is ended, the hands are parting. 7to€4A s4(l 7 6 This was where we studied and walked and delighted with the strength and the joy of youth. 76e t— Oun, 02Ocuf 7 0rtye%e 7i 6e e 7 e 0?ou td: A few moments of concentrated study. An occasional explosion. 8 ACUL s4cC H C4t% ZttO t Mr. R. VERNON HAYS Superintendent Mr. ROBERT D. PAYNE Assistant Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION STANDING Left to Right: William Withington, George Berky, Francis Walsh, George Letis. SEATED: Elizabeth Chapkovich, Anne Byrne, Harry Morgan, Chairman, Mrs. Mary Fairbanks, Mrs. Phyllis Flood 7 T£e ce H6e Mr. Carl H. Garvin, Principal 11 Mr. Thomas A. Murray, Ass't Principal Miss Dorothy C. Keefe, Dean of Girls Mr. MATTHEW TIERNEY English Mr. JOHN MAC PARTLAND English Mr. DAVID MARSHALL English Mrs. BEATRICE SULLIVAN English Miss SARAH ESPOSITO English Mrs. MARJORIE HOLLAND English Mrs. MARY G. HESLIN English Miss D. MIRIAM MILLER English Mr. LOUIS CRESCENTI Art 12 Mr. THEODORE MALONIS Science Miss ZITA MATTHEWS History Miss BARBARA DeNICOLA History Miss JACQUELINE CALLAHAN Science Mr. CARYLE FRAWLEY Science Mr. JOSEPH HAWTIN Problems of Democracy Miss MARY WEBER History, Latin Mr. RAYMOND SMITH History 13 Mrs. LAURA COULTER Commercial Mr. FRANK CALISTRO Commercial Mrs. GLORIA CRISAFI Mathematics Mr. MARK FIORELLO Commercial Mrs. HAZEL TOWNSEND Commercial Mr. MICHAEL DELLA CAMERA Mathematics 14 Miss LORETTA NOWACKI Commercial Mr. EDWARD SUGRUE Mathematics Mr. MICHAEL ZILLI Librarian Miss MARY ROCCO Latin Mr. EDWARD FERRITER French Miss ALBERTA TOOTFiAKER Fiome Economics Mrs. WILHELM IN A STRANDBERG Music Mr. JOSEPH MASSA Spanish Mr. DAVID REED Industrial Arts Mr. ALLAN BONWILL Industrial Arts Miss BARBARA FOLSOM Home Economics Mr. MAURICE SAPIRO Music Mr. FRANK CRISAFI Physical Education Miss ROSE BRANCAT1-Physical Education Mr. GENNARO LEMBO Driver Education Mrs. GLENNA MacINTOSH School Nurse Mrs. Virginia Heck CAFETERIA STAFF Left to Right: Mrs. Myrtle Gelo, Mgr., Mrs. Helen Walsh, Mrs. Claire Monahan, Mrs. Anastasia Fiorillo, Mrs. Anne Rinaldi, Mrs. Kathleen Morgan, and Mrs. Theda Heigel-mann. 17 Miss MARGARET LOWE errwtnam Left to Right: Treasurer, Pris Ptlonaco; Secretary, Beverly Briglia; President, John Griecp; Vice-President, John Backman; and Historian, Marcia Seymour. LOUIS ANASTASIO Jr. Louie A smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye Charming Louie. . .amphibious Anastasio. . .the smile beneath the crew cut. . .gridiron hero. . .preference for a Junior Miss. . .toots a trombone. . .a tan streak on four white walls . . .farewell Algebra career! Football 2,3,4; Swimming 1,2,3,4; Capt. 4; Band 1,2,3; H.R. V. Pres. 2; Student Council 3; Ways and Means Com., Pioneer; Varsity Show 1,2; Football Formal Com. 4. JOSEPH AMARANTE Joe Is he as quiet as he pretends to be? An easy chair for him. . . pipe dreams of better things. . . brunettes. . .apizza and ravioli. . .flash on ice. . .a thinker rather than a doer . .a transfer from Bassett. . .their loss, our gain. . .super effort brings success. . .au revoir to French . . .greetings to success in future years. French Club 2,3; T.S.O. 4; Pioneer. THEODORE MICHAEL ARABOLOS Teddy All mankind loves a lover A satin smooooth Senior. . .dark and dashing. . .the well-dressed Mr. Arabolos. . .Romeo to many Juliets. . .wild stories and exaggerated details. . .terrific tease. . .the master of confidence and charm. . .future college-man. Band 1,2; Football 1; Freshman Dance Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Junior Prom Com.; Varsity Show 1,2; Senior Photography Com.; Ways and Means Com.; Pioneer; Nutmeg Boy's State. JOHN BACKMAN Jake Brevity is the soul of wit. The body beautiful ... a mighty man of football ... the captain . . . quiet power . . . seeks a life formula via Chemistry . . . college life on the horizon. Football 1,2,3,41 Capt. 4; V. Pres. Senior and Jr. Class; Nutmeg Boy's State; Swimming 1,2; T.S.O. 4; H.R. Pres. 1,2,3,4; Varsity Show 1; Co-chairman Football Formal 4; Inter-High School Service Ass. 3,4; Junior Prom Com.; Junior Prom Attendant. ROSEMARY GRACE BALDASSARE Ro 'The blush is beautiful but sometimes inconvenient. A raving beauty. . .flashing brown eyes. . .Latin is a relative situation. . .Richie and her heart condition. . .a striking bowler. . .completes the trio of Joanna and Sally. Freshman Dance Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Junior Prom Com.; Junior Prom Fashion Show; T.S.O. 4; Varsity Show 1,2; Pioneer; FHA 1. GEORGE BEHLER Buddy It has become almost an honor not to be crowned. Ghost-like phantom in the halls. . .hunting and fishing and 2:05 interest him . . .guardian of the ramp. . . Where did you go? Out. What did you do? Nothing. .. .totes a shiny sax. . .music maker. Band 1,2,3,4. 21 ELIZABETH ANN BLAKELEY Bet Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind A petite chauffeur in her blue and white Olds. . .bright blondness. . .brilliant blush. . .serious approach to life's problems. . .altruistic and optimistic. . .allergic to strenuous activity. . .an enthusiastic spectator at the basketball court. . .VIC means victory and a happy domestic life. Glee Club 3,4; Comet Staff; FHA 1; Y-Teens 1; Pep Club 3; Intramurals 1; Pioneer. JOHN BOGUNIECKI Bogie In whose eye mischief lurks The Ichabod Crane of East Haven Hollow. . .rations his words. . .and his energy. . .multiple interests. . .fishing, swimming, and logrolling. . .an enigmatic personality. . . my friends are the horizon of my world. . .a law unto himself. Ways and Means Com. Pioneer; 4th period Traffic Squad 4. JOSEPHINE BOTTA Curly To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive. Emigrates from Foxon. . .a permanent curly locks. . .a cloud of dust trails her Ford. . Mrs. Strandberg's extra bass. . .inthe future she will drop the Botta and adopt domestic virtue. . . Home Economics. . .a foundation for her future. FHA 1; Intramurals 1,2; 4th period Traffic Squad 1,2. § - 22 LAURIE RAE BOWDEN Lor Sugar and spice and all things nice The warmth of genuine friendliness. . .her confidences are rare. . .the quiet soul dwells alone. . .Emily Post consults her. . -life rolls smoothly on eight wheels. . .glory at the rink. . .a pertness which adds spice. . .heart in her eyes. Junior Prom Com.; Pioneer. BURTON EUGENE BROCKETT Boola A quiet tongue shows a wise head Dogsled traveler from the furthest part of Foxon. . .contemplative repose. . .persistence and strength. . .my friends, John, Prisco and Frank. . .agriculture holds his special attention. . . college in the future. Band 1,2,3; T.S.O. 4; Jr. Nat. Honor Soc. 1; Nutmeg Boy's State. m i BEVERLY ANN BRIGLIA Bevie Out of the strain of the doing, into the peace of the done An adroit Miss. . .a skillful artist. . .painting is her delight . . .campus king crowns her heart. . .impeccable dress. . .the poise of a model. . .herculean juggler of many tasks. . .our favorite award winner. School Representative to HI-Time; Freshman Dance Com.; Art Club 1,2; Varsity Show 1,2; French Club Sec. 2; Student Council 1,2,3; Soph. Dance Com.; Cheerleaders 2; Junior Prom Com.; Cap and Gown Com.; Senior Photography Com.; T.S.O. 4; Class Sec. 4; Jr. Nat. Hon. Society 1. ARTHUR ROBERT BROOKS Bob I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude One of our silent seniors. . .says little but thinks much. . . race, anyone? . . .his big weakness, the motor on wheels. . krazy kar enthusiast. . .man of many moods. . .Johnny and Sonny. . .constant questions in Biology. . .leisurely pace. . . temperamental teenager. . .self-styled rebel. -ootball 1; Comet Staff 4. JEAN BROWN Jeannie She is gentle, she is shy, but there's mischief in her eye. Jeannie with the light red hair. . .a sweet blush. . .and bright red curls. . .so, soo polite. . .middle member of the Brown clan. . .her favorite dream, the high honor roll. . .Millie, the constant companion. FHA 1,2,3,4; Comet Business Board 4; Freshman Dance Com.; Soph. Dance Com.; Pioneer; Pep Club 3; Drama Workshop 1; Intramurals 1. FRANK J. BRUNO Jr. Mack Laugh and the world laughs with you Operates at a high altitude. . .solid, massive presence. . . friendly mirth. . .wreathed like Santa with smiles. . .the jolly boy with the dark eyes. . .a wonderlust desire to travel. . .life is easy and free of care. . .his passion. . .the study of automobile life in all forms. Football 1,2; Ways and Means Com.; Pioneer; Glee Club; T.S.O. 4. 24 BARBARA ANN BURNS Barb And her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece. Domestically inclined. . .an enthusiastic needle and spoon wielder. . .freckles in the plural. . .carries one spare joke for each occasion. . .many plans in a busy schedule. . .gleaming green eyes. . .soft friendly manner. . .allergic to problems. Majorettes 1,2; Freshman Frolic 1; Intramurals 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Junior Prom 3; Glee Club 3; T.S.O.; Pioneer Staff. JOHN ANTHONY BRUNO John Good humor seasons life. A trombone master. . .his turquoise and white paradise on wheels. . .dark curly waves. . . gone fishin . . .on the quiet side. . .a long and faithful member of the band. . .an oil magnet. . .will toot his trombone through college. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club; Spanish Club 1. RUSSELL J. BURTON Buzzy A time to keep silent and a time to speak. Sensitive and silent soul. . .economy of words. . .The lone 212'er who listens to morning announcements. . .sandy curls and freckles. . .travels his own paths. . .and paddles his own canoe. . .disappears into Momauguin mountains. . .faithful paper boy of the shore route. . .a quiet steadiness of purpose. . he sees the Seabees in his future. Spanish Club 2. 25 ESTHER MAE CANNON Es What a life it would be if one could not talk. Hi, Gang!1.' . . .high jumper to conclusions. . .surrounded by billowing skirts. . .sugar-starched crinolines. . .sea-blue eyes . . .wide-eyed and naive. . .a competent mistress with needle and thread. . .oceans of motions. Freshman Frolic 1; Varsity Show 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Intramurals 1; Y-Teens 1,2; FHA 2; T.S.O. 4; Co-Chairman Junior Prom Fashion Show 3; Glee Club 3; Junior Prom 3; Usherette 1,2,3; Pep Club 3; Homeroom Treas. 3; Comet Bus. Bd. 4; Pioneer 4. SANDRA ANN CARLSON Sandy The joys of meeting pay the pangs of absence; else who could bear it. Always has those Navy Blues. . . I've got the car tonight, gang . . .future in the banking world. . .Ivy League fashions , . . .All-American girl. . .a melodious voice. . .reaches for the stars. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 3; Varsity Show 1,2; Homeroom Sec'y 1; FHA 1; Variety Show 2; Freshman Frolic 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Jr. Prom 3; Intramurals 1,2; Pioneer Staff 4; Co-Chairman Christmas Cotillion 4. CAROL JEAN CATALDE Carry A wise and an understanding heart. A truer friend hath no classmate. . .delights in music and books. . . Good grief! . . .domestic talents. . .good manners, her pass-key into society. . .a nursing school will inherit our Carol. Freshman Frolic 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Dialectic Society 1,2; French Club 2,3; Pep Club 3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Christmas Cotillion 4; T.S.O. 4; Pioneer Bus. Bd. 4; Pioneer Editorial Board. 26 ANTHONY CAVALLARO, Jr. 'Tony I do with my friends as I do with my books, I would have them where I could find them, but I seldom use them. Shall we dance? . . .dashing import from Fair Haven. . .A bucket of bolts holds his interest. . .the face framed by sideboards. . .follows the fashions of Elvis. . .his favorite polka-dotted jacket. . .the lone bopper . . . Who worry, me? . . . Bachelor, Bowler, Bopper. . .and a future Barber. Variety Show 2; Comet Editorial Board 4. MARY ELIZABETH CAVANAUGH Mare She hastens slowly. The Quiet One??. . .Where there's laughter, there's Mary. . . Smooth on the dance floor. . .bobbed hair and blue eyes. . . the demure glance. . .business college will claim this lass. Glee Club 2,3; Spanish Club 3,4; Junior Prom 3; Usherettes 3; Freshman Frolic 1; Pep Club 1; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Variety Show 2; Sophomore Hop 2; Comet Editorial Board 4; Pioneer Staff 4; T.S.O. 4. THERESE ANN CAVALLARO Terry Charm strikes the sight; merit wins the soul. Dignity and reserve. . .the proper behavior. . .the fashions are tasteful. . .a pleasant smile for all . . .a budding actress. . . with a bright secretarial future. . .lively curiosity. . .a million questions. Student Council 1; FHA 1; Junior National Honor Society 1; Y-Teens 2; Senior Class Play 4; Pioneer Editorial Staff. ROBERT CERRITO Bobby Music is the universal language of mankind. Musically inclined. . .accompanies his twin. . .tickles the ivories. . .he is applauded by Julie, Pat and Anthony. . .his way of life is his car. . .he rolls on wheels. . .a clown with a crease in his pants. . .allergic to school atmosphere. . . thrives in the fresh air of vacations. Basketball 1,2: Varsity Show 1,2; Sophomore Hop 2; Pioneer Staff 4. RONALD B. CERRITO Ron Whose morning drum-beat follows the sun and keeps company with the hour. Always sharply attired. . .beats on keen skins. . . Go, man, go ! . . .rhythm in every finger and expression. . .applauded by Julie, Lee and Louie. . .long haired, intelligent gals are for him. . .one of the fellers . . .friendly to all neighboring hitch-hikers. . .a future in the spotlight beating the rhythm. Football 2; Band-2,3,4; President Homeroom 1,2; Varsity Show 1,2; Pioneer Business Staff. 1 L MARIE CIA NELLI Marie y yi A sweet attractive kind of grace. TalK statuesque brunette. . .wide smile. . .flying ponytail. . hearty hello. . .likely candidate as an artist's model. . .gait) and merriment. . .flying fingers on the typewriter. . .secretary of the future. Student Council 1; F.B.L.A. 2,3,4; Freshman Frolic 1; FHA 1,2; Homeroom President 3; Homeroom Treas. 2; Sophomore Hop 2; Comet Bus. Bd. 2,3; Usherette 1,2; Pioneer Staff 4. 28 NANCY LOUISE CLOUGH Nan Love me, love my dog. Wisps of flaming hair. . .collector of canine pets. . .dog-lover. . .the Dachshund variety. . .constant reader. . .absorbed between the two leather covers. . .the clicking of knitting needles. . .a business student. . .star typist. . .one of a quartet, Judy, Pat, Betty. Y-Teens 1; FHA 1; Traffic Squad Organization 4. PATRICIA ANNE COOK Pat What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? High marks are her speciality. . .accelerated brain power. . thrives on the sports—skating, swimming. . .leader of the magazine drive. . .capable, strong, efficient. . .future asset to the business world. Class Sec'y 1; Class Sec'y 2; FHA 1; Student Council 3; Co-Chairman Freshman Frolic 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Varsity Show 2; Jr. Nat'l Honor Society 1; F.B.L.A. 2; Pres. 3,4; Sr. Nat'l Honor Society 3,4; Homeroom Sec'y 1,2; Jr. Prom Fashion Show 3; Pioneer Bus. Bd. 4; T.S.O. 4; Comet Bus. Bd. 4. JOAN AT COWlLBY) Peanut Flirtation, attention . without intention. Tiny ex-North Havenite . . . pixie-like personality . . . casual crew cut . . . socially inclined . . . much laughter and banter ... a newcomer in our Senior year . . . monkey business and secretarial business . . . Arleen's twin . . . Cheer-leading, glory of the past. Comet Business Board 4; Pioneer Business Staff 4; Comet Editorial Board 4. 29 JULIUS CARBINE DelGIUDICE Julie To eat, aud td drink, and to be merry.11 Julie and his car, a permanent pair. . .a road saint. . .a classroom devil. . .dark and daring. . .the joy of the moment. . . crazy bopper with the shuffle step. . .carefully creased clothing. . .a smile for many friends. . .smooth talk, and expressive gestures. Pioneer Staff 4; Basketball Team Manager 2; Homeroom Presi dent 4; Homeroom Treasurer 1; Bowling Team 2. FRANK SALVATORE DeMAIO Frank Men of few words are the best men. A calculating character in trig. . . Where's the bone? . . . quiet but friendly. . .the sincere approach. . .a good pal. . . capable chief of the Pioneer. . .dark eyes, and red shirts. . . future engineer. Spanish Club 3; Homeroom Vice- President 3; Student Council 3,4; Vice-President 4; Pioneer Ways and Means 4; Traffic Squad Lieutenant 4; Pioneer Editor-in-Chief 4. C CHARLES E. DeMUSIS Tippy A smile for every boy, and two for every girl. Bowling, hunting and flying enthusiast. . .motors, speed and sports slang. . . hot Chevy . . .a regular guy. . .everybody's buddy. . .lots of life and laughter. . .a roving eye. . .the sincere approach. . .fancy stepper. . .extensive joke index. . • little boy appeal. . .rough exterior but a gent. Junior Prom Committee; Fourth Period Traffic Squad Officer 1,2,3,4. 30 ROBERT JAMES D'ONOFRIO Robs With a tune on his lips, and a song in his heart. A well dressed male. . .car happy. . .pioneer of the desert boot fad. . .carries a fishing pole. . .the faithful, friendly chauffeur. . . A ride home? Junior Honor Society 1; Homeroom President 1. JAMES RAYMOND DONNELLY Big Jim If there are any prettier girls to see, I'll see them. Recent addition to list of class clowns. . .the joker is wild. . . has dramatic inclinations. . .struts to classes. . .easy on the dance floor. . .pretty girls in mind. . .a mighty speaker. . . a master of articulation. . .bus ticket from Hillhouse. MARION C. ELD RIDGE Mare Blushing is a sign of innocence. Tall, stately, graceful lass. . .baby talk n' cute speech. . . sweet songstress. • .serious moods. . .the shore and swimming . . . Who? Little me? . . .burning desire to enter nursing profession. . .a white starched future. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; T.S.O. 4; Spanish Club 3; Homeroom President 1; Girls Intramurals 1; Varsity Show 2; Freshman Dance; Sophomore Dance; Junior Prom; All State Chorus 3,4; Pioneer Staff. LOIS MAY FASULA Lo Climb high, climb far, your goal the sky, your aim the star. The girl with the winning smile. . .high, high honor student . . .the class baby with the atomic brain. . .owner of the dog named Ditto. . .prefers swimming, ice skating, and eating regularly. . .future profession-Teaching. Junior National Honor Society 1; Intramurals 1; Student Council 3; Glee Club 1,2,3; All-Eastern Chorus 3; Pep Club 3; French Club 3; Variety Show 2; Pioneer Business Manager; Comet Headline Editor 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Drama Workshop 4; Tinsel Time Dance 4; Freshman Frolic; Sophomore Hop; Junior Prom; Holiday Ball 3; T.S.O.; Pioneer Editorial Staff. JOHN EDWARD FITZGERALD Johnnie Knowledge is Power Cease from fear, I am here. . . .our giant brain. . .the soft voice of truth. . .small but powerful. . .if you can't convince them, confuse them. . .gives every man his ear but few his voice. Student Council 2,3,4, President 4; National Junior Honor Society 1; President 1; National Senior Honor Society 3,4;. Baseball Team 1,2,3,4; Basketball Team 1,2,3,4; French Club 1,2,3, President 3. LAWRENCE THOMAS FLOOD Larry There's nothing so becomes a man, as modest stillness and humility. Little boy Larry. . .appealing brown eyes. . .model planes, glue, rare stamps, plywood fill his hobby time. . .often seen but not heard. . .fish-like swimmer. . .one of the boys, Bob, Ed, Bill, Carm. . .my own world, my own planet. Pioneer Ways and Means Committee 4; Hi-Y 1. 32 JOHN ANTHONY FLORIO Johnny All nature wears one universal grin. Our latest Senior sophisticate. . .transferred from Wilbur Cross . . .faithful football and basketball spectator. . .auto club enthusiast. . .skillful music on the licorice stick. . .muscleman at the seashore. . . Which John has the Toni? . Florio!. . .Frank and Anthony shadow him. Pioneer Ways and Means Committee 4; Fourth Period Traffic Squad 4. JUDITH ANN FOGARTY Judy Life is short and sweet, and you may as well enjoy it. Fair haired lass. . .polka-dotted with freckles. . .a smile and an easy manner. . .working girl after school hours. . .the business world. . .the slender figure of a future secretary. Future Homemakers 1; Typing Award - Second Year Typing. JOHN A. FRIBERG Swede Silence is more eloquent than words. Tall and sandy haired. . .mannerly and pleasant. . .one of the talented artsits under Mr. Crescenti's tutelage. . .lucky fellow who travels abroad. . .quick on comments. . .my buddy Bob and companion George. . . Girls? . . . Never notice them. . . .will sail the ocean blue. GAIL MARJORIE FUCHS Gay Never underestimate the power of a woman. Cute, flirtatious, talkative. . .tiny Miss with the hearty appetite. . .quick gestures. . . Nobody understands me! . . . ballerina on roller skates. . .preference for small cars. . . white collar girl. Homeroom Vice President 4; Intramurals 1; Varsity Show 2; Pep Club 3; Pioneer Ways and Means 4; Pioneer Editorial Board 4; Comet Business Board 4; Usherettes 3. LINDA GALE GAGLIARDI Sag Studious of elegance and ease. Sweet and serious. . .different mood for every day. . .follow the crowd. . .brains and efficiency. . .style and fashion. . .a white cap is her desire. Glee Club 3,4; Pioneer Staff; Junior National Honor Society 1; Intramurals 1,2,3; Pep Club Captain 3; Student Council 1; Varsity Show 2; Homeroom Treasurer 1; Future Homemakers 1; Usherettes 1,2, Captain 3; T.S.O. Secretary 4; Junior Prom Fashion Show; Junior Prom Attendant. SALLY-JEAN GRANATA Sally We are growing serious, and let me tell you, that's the ver next step to being dull. Vivacious sparkling gal. . .ever an optimist. . .bright-eyed, curly-haired minx. . .my gang's Rosemary, Ann, Jo-Anna and Audrey. . .her favorite Bunny. . .a big and happy future will follow her bright smile. FHA 1; Varsity Show 2; T.S.O. 4; Pioneer Staff 4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Comet Staff 4; Junior Prom 3; Usherettes 3. 34 JOHN ANTHONY GR1ECO, Jr. Chico Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown. Senior Scholar. . .our favorite president. . .weakness for the weaker sex. . .bat and ball captain. . .contagious grin. . . guardian of the basketball court. . .college doors opening for him. Jr. Nat. Hon. Soc. 1; Class Treas. 1; French Club 1,2; Fresh. Frolic 1; H.R. V. Pres. 2; Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Capt. 4; Inter-High Service Asst. 3,4; Nutmeg Boy's State 3; T.S.O. Co-capt. 4; Pioneer 4; Class Pres. 4; H.R. V. Pres. 4. NANCY JEAN GRIFFITH Nance I'll speak in a monstrous little voice. A tall miss with a lot to say. . .Yale comes first with her. . . swimming second. . .owner of desert boots. . .Mr. Cresenti's headache. . .Hopes to be a pill pusher. Fresh. Frolic 1; Debating Club 1,2; Drama Workshop 1;_ Pep Club 3; H.R. Sec. 1; Y-Teen 1,2,3,4; Pres. 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,3,4; Usherettes 1; Band 1; Art 1,2,3; Class Play 4; Varsity Show 2,3; Swimming Club. ARDEN JANE GUSTAFSON Gus Tell the truth and so puzzle and confound your adversaries. Laugh and the class laughs with you but seldom the teachers . . .sports lover. . .large dimples too. . .Sue's other half. . . early once a year. . .college beckons her. Fresh. Frolic 1; Jr. Nat. Hon. Soc. 1; Varsity Show 2; Soph. Hop 2; H.R. Pres. 3; Pep Club 3; Usherette 3; Jr. Prom Fashion Show 3; Art Club 1,2,3; Intramurals 1,2,3; T.S.O. Co-capt. 4; Pioneer Art Committee 4. 35 CAROLE ANN HACKBARTH Susie Q Nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Leads the majorettes with style and form. . .glory with a baton. . .possesses the art of manners. . .stage fright in Eng lish. . .nimble typing fingers. . .gives lessons to Sonja Henie . . .style stepper in attractive shoes. . .future in the business world. FHA lj Varsity Show Make-up Committee 1; Varsity Show 2; Usherettes 2,3; Majorettes lj Co-captain 3,4. JOAN CATHERINE HENRY Joan As merry as the day is long. Twinkle in her eye. . .a twist in her hair. . .smooth on the dance floor. . .a future Miss America candidate. . .socipl butterfly. . .rates applause as a student. . .world of shorthand and typing will capture her. FHA 1; Fresh. Frolic 1; Jr. Nat. Hon. Soc. lj H.R. V. Pres. 1,2,3; FBLA Treas. 2,3,4; $oph. Hop 2j French Club 2; Usherette 3j Jr. Prom Fashion L cfb mittee 3; Jr. Prom Attendant 3; Pioneer 4. ERNEST HILL Ernie Smile with an intent to do mischief. Member of the blue trousered Navy. . . Most Happy Fella . . .charmed by motors, cars, chrome, metal, and carburetors . . .one of Mr. Hawtin's problems . . .preference for underclassmen. . .pioneer musician of the band. . .half of the twosome of Ernie and Al. . .life is worth living. . .it's over the hill for Ernie. Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3. 36 JUDITH ANN HOFRICHTER Hunk A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men. Miss Callahan's distraction. . .whiz on the accordian. . . stellar student in art. . .friendly blond. . .styles with a touch of spring. . .will soon change her game. Jr. Nat. Hon. Soc. 1; Fresh. Frolic 1; Intramurals 1; Class Treas. 2; Art Club 1,2,3; Varsity Show 2; H.R. Treas. 2,4; Ass't Music Librarian of Varsity Show 2; Glee Club 2; Jr. Prom Co-Chairman 3; Hon. Soc. 3,4; Student Council Treas. 4; T.S.O. 4; Art Editor of Pioneer 4. IV m MIMH' AUDREY JOAN HUTSON Aud Cookery is becoming an art, a noble science. The very tiny Miss Hutson. . .the world slants upward for me . . .eyes smiling through the lens of her blue rimmed glasses. . .homemaker of tomorrow. . .the password, We're Seniors . . .sports and the man in her life. . .a cute kitten without claws. FHA 1,2; FBLA 1; Pioneer Ways and Means Committee 4. WILLIAM HURDER Yab Anything but a quiet life. Crewcut above the jacket. . .relaxed posture. . .bright eyes . . .inquisitive and independent. . . I'm rushing slowly . . . cool under pressure. . .aspiration: medical profession. Class Pres. 1; Magazine Drive 1; Fresh. Frolic 1; Baseball 2; Soph. Hop 2; Jr. Prom Co-chairman 3; Nutmeg Boy's State 3; H.R. Pres. 1,2; Band 1,2; Inter-High School Service Asst. 3,4; Student Council 4; Pioneer 4. PATRICIA LOUISE JOHANNESEN Patty Jo Divinely tall and most divinely fair. Graceful and gracious. . .zooms around in her Hudson Jet. . . sweet, slender and smart. . .on to Quinnipiac. . .some phase o of the business world will benefit. Jr. Nat. Hon. Soc. 1; Fresh. Frolic; H.R. Treas. 2; French Club 2; Student Council 2; Soph. Hop 2; FHA 1,2,3,4; FBLA 2,3,4; Intramurals 1,4; Pep Club 3,4; Jr. Prom 3; Pioneer 4; T.S.O. 4; Copy Editor of Comet 4. JUDITH ELEANOR JOHNSON Judy She is a skillful mistress of her art. A real firecracker. . .slim n cute. . .a pallet and brush in her hand. . .Webster, her helper in writing. . .successor of Christian Dior. . .a designing school will claim this fashion plate. Art Club 1,2,3; Intramurals 1; Band 1,2; Make-Up Committee for Varsity Show 2; Pep Club 3; Badminton Club 4; Pioneer Ways and Means Committee 4; Feature Editor of Comet 4; Class Play 4; Usherette 3; Jr. Prom Committee 3; Pioneer Art Staff 4; T.S.O. Lieutenant 4. ESTELLE CECELIA KARJANIS Sam With a smile on her lips and a tear in her eye. A real whiz on skates. . .a barn dancer. . .snappy majorette . . .long curls touch her shoulders. . .a tall and shapely gal . . .sweet songstress. . .variety of emotional moods. . .a Momauguinite and Mansfield Grover. . .my future Japanese Orphans. . .Estelle and her social conscience. Glee Club 1,3,4; Majorette Co-captain 3,4. 38 MAUREEN PATRICIA KELLAHER Kelly Laughter makes the world go round. One quick smile to every three giggles. . .Hillhouse; her favorite two syllables. . .simplicity of personality. . .the steady happiness. . . oh, crunch . . .batty over bowling. . . a co-ed college for me. FHA 1,4; Drama Workshop 4; Varsity Show 2; Freshman Dance Com.; Sophomore Dance Com.; Junior Prom; Pioneer Editorial Board 4; Y-Teen 2; Debating Club 2; Usherettes 1,3 JUDITH KELLERHOUSE Short-One Though she be but little, she is fierce. Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we diet. . .extensive correspondence. . .mile long letters. . .the morning misery of the alarm clock. . .clever with patterns and pins. . .the tiny, lightly-tapping feet. . .a romantic sparkle in her eye. Art Club 1; Freshman Dance 1; Varsity Show 1; Comet Exchange Editor 4. LAWRENCE B. KING Larry The attempt and not the deed confronts us. A king without a crown. . .seniors should be seen but not heard. . .a passion for cars. . .fly high, swim fast. . .Rockwell's apprentice. . .a pistol-packing hunter. . .an art award winner. . .a Charles Adams sense of the morbid. . .the slow, sly smile. Ways and Means Committee 4; French Club 1; Student Council 1. 39 EARL F. KORNGIEBEL, Jr. Emil A tall step with a big heart. Looks down upon the world. . .drops the ball into the basket . . .sharp smile for the gals. . .our giant personality. . .a regular fellow. . .basketball star. . .dark waves rolling above handsome features. . .a candidate for campus life. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2. CAROLYN VIRGINIA LANGELLA Carol Zealous yet modest The very social party girl. . .the hostess with the mostest. . . a senior with drive, magazine drive. . .the Martha Washington hair-do. . .Sandy, Terry, Carol, a combo. . .bops with rhythm and vigor. . .efficiency! FHA 1,2; Pep Club 3; Ways and Means Committee 4; FBLA 3,4; Comet Business Board 3; Senior Class Play Committee 4. HARRIET LAPIDES Har I have often regretted my speech, never my silence. Harriet was here. . .a colorful personality. . .country girl . . .long curly hair. . .skating and the Golf Course. . .Form at the bowling alleys. . .quiet school miss, explosive at 2:05 . . .expressive eyes beneath arched eyebrows. . .leaves for the business world. FHA 1,2,3,4; Freshman Frolic 1; Pep Club 3. 40 WILLIAM LEONA Bill Merrily, merrily, shall I live now. Amiable smile. . .for he's a jolly good fellow. . .the hitchhiker's friend. . .industrious as a beaver. . .towering form in the halls. . .graceful on the dance floor. . .human adding machine. . .juggler of figures. . .the solid figure of dependability. . .party boy whose laughter rings and echoes. Co-chairman Pioneer Ways and Means Committee 4; Junior Prom 3. RUTH M. MacDONALD Ruthie She walks in gentleness, honor and grace. Tiny, petite, dainty and very feminine. . .a miniature pair of shoes. . .the careful, precise method. . .studied neatness of appearance. . .the petticoat folds. . .the studious manner of the librarian. . .an intellect spiced with humor. . .the twinkling eyes beneath the dark rims. Jr. National Honor Society; Pioneer 4; Homeroom Secretary 1; Student Council 2,3,4; Usherettes 3; T.S.O. 4. CARMEL MAFFEO Connie Mirth crowns the fairest of faces. An original inventive mind. . .the cinemascope imagination . . .Beep. . .Beep. . . Are you a girl? . . .flying fingers on the keys of the pianoforte. . .constantly counts calories. . .mock emotional outbursts. . .a calendar girl's face. . .serious student with a college yearbook in her future. Varsity Show 2,3; Usherettes 2; Spanish Club 3,4. 41 ANITA MAROTTOLI Anita A good heart wins friends.' The smile that dazzles. . .long flowing waves. . .Queen Anita of the Prom. . .the master of many talents. . .efficient, capable, and personable. . .natural musical talent. . . Farewell Room 201. Future Business Leaders of America 2,3,4; Pioneer Layout Editor 4; Freshman Dance Committee 1; Queen of Junior Prom 3; H.R. Treasurer 1; Junior National Honor Society; Usherettes 3. LOUISE ANN MASCOLA Lou Magic Movement of the f L ncleX.' A special talent for modem dance. . .afct ncU special sessi n at Cross. . .an agile figure in a leotaru. . .travels with Gail . . .a busy schedule. . .a charming coquette. . .listens to her own distant drum. . .secretarial future. FHA 1; Varsity Show 2; Pep Club 3; Pioneer Editorial Staff 4; Usherettes 3; Comet Business Board 4; Freshman Dance Committee 1; Intramurals 1; Ways and Means Committee 4. ALFRED JOSEPH MELILLO Al Not that the story need be long, but it will take a long while to make it short. Fast-talking, high-stepping Al. . .a Miss Rocco fan. . .boldness, bravado, and brashness. . .gentleness and sincerity bene ath. . .a keeness of mind. . .but an allergy to serious study. . .a Carol at Christmas and all year round. Student Council 1,2,3; Pioneer Ways and Means Committee Comet, Art Editor 4. LAWRENCE MEOLA Larry Happiness grows beneath a wise man's feet. Holy Meola . . .breathless Larry and the burning candle. . . strong voice lifted in song. . .tight permanent curls and a perpetual grin. . .musical rhythm and intricate dance step .Mr. Editor sparks the Comet. . .aspires to business leadership. Co-Editor of Comet 4; Senior Class Play 4; Pioneer 4; Glee Club 3,4; Baseball 3; H.R. President 2. SANDRA ESTA MIKUTIS Sandy Life is but a day and a moment. The laugh that's a siren. . .life's a constant crisis. . .champion apple-eater. . .untapped dramatic talent. . .the fast pace. . .hectic hurry. . .a blue eyed blonde who will take dictation. FHA 1,2,3,4; FBLA 2,3; Drama Workshop 1,4; Varsity Show 1,2; Ways and Means Committee 4; Pep Club 3; Student Council 4; Senior Class Play 4; Pioneer 4; Junior Prom Committee 3; Sophomore Dance Committee 2. PR1SCO MONACO Pres tone A mind conscious of the right. The twinkle in Prisco's berry-brown eyes. . .a mad computer . . .of dollars and cents. . .class dues and don'ts. . .rapid fire speech. . .snappy patter and a roaring chuckle. . .the well-scrubbed look. Freshman Dance Committee; Jr. Nat. Honor Society 1; Sophomore Dance Committee; Class Treasurer 3,4; Senior Nat. Honor Society 3,4; Football Team 3,4; Jr. Prom Committee; Nutmeg Boy's State 3; Football Formal Committee 4. 43 CARMINE L. MURO Carm He was wont to speak plainly and to the point. The dreamy gaze in class. . .flashing smile and ready chatter. . . Carmine, talk, sleep, and lunch . . .everybody's friend. . .smooth and light-toed on the dance floor. . . Don't talk to me, you'll wake me up! . . .football fiend! Football Team 2,3,4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Football Formal Committee 4; Junior Prom 3. EDWARD MURSKO Eddie So sweet the blush of bashfulness. . . Blonde dream come true. . .newcomer in our Junior year. . . senior girls welcomed him. . .a crew cut and baby blue eyes . . .sudden shyness when eyes are flirtatious. . .a Lil' Abner in our dogpatch. . .Mursko and Scharf , twin billing. Cap and Gown Committee 4; Magazine Drive Representative. ANNE LOUISE NAGY Mouse Eyes bright—and as black and burning as a coal. Midnight tresses top tiny Anne. . .a miniature senior. . . Chances Are . . .clicking knitting needles. . .oblivious to time schedules. . .blooie over Louie. . .dramatically inclined. . .fragile and feminine. . .enormous appetite and tiny waist. . .the pin curls above the yawn in Room 212. Pioneer Staff 4; Usherettes 3; H.R. Treasurer 3; H.R. President 2; Freshman Dance 1; Junior Prom 3; H.R. Vice-President 1. 44 ELOISE ANN NAZZARO El Always merry, always gay. Our pretty petulant giggler. . .merry eyes and dancing dimples. . .a passion for flying blades on ice. . .active and avid Junior Achievement executive. . .Don't tease, Eloise! Glee Club 1; Comet Business Board 1,4; Debating Club 1,2; French Club 3; Drama Workshop 1; Pep Club 3; Pioneer Editorial Staff 4; Freshman Dance Committee 1; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Junior Prom 3. CELIA ANN NEUMANN Ceil The quiet mind is richer than a crown. Flaming waves cap a fair face. . .soft soulful green eyes. . . the wholesome American look. . .song, dance, food and my love, Ronny. . .teenage typist. Comet Business Board 1,2,3,4; FBLA 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Varsity Show 2; Junior Prom Fashion Show 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Senior Class Play 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Traffic Squad 4; Ways and Means Committee 4 PATRICIA AUDREY O'CONNELL Pat A still small voice is a celestial melody. An Irish miss with the sparkle of Erin. . .a cloud of black curls. . .a Vogue model's slimness. . .a powerful soprano. . . lively vocal chords. . .quick laughter and disarming grin. . . a Fogarty is her friend. . .Nancy's pal. . .a secretarial future. FHA 1,2; Varsity Show 2; Usherettes 1; Pep Club 2,3. 45 ANTHONY JOSEPH 3LILLO Agony Of great energy and deeds to match the effort. His famous windows on the world. . . my lens . . .a perpetual committee member. . .the giant helping hand. . .a class favorite. . .one big smile. . .basketball and submarine sandwiches. . .a sunny friendliness and much talk. Glee Club 2,3; Ways and Means Committee 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4; Comet Editorial Staff 4; Freshman Frolic 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Junior Prom 3; Class President 2,3. ANN PERROTTI Pat nedLand danced and tilked and sang. bubbling zest. .endless energy. . .vi-.mistress of tlje dance. . .stardust in her charm. . .the laughter of ___t Sec. 1,2; FHA 1; Cheerlead lomore Dance 2; Pioneer Staff 1,2; Co-Chairman Cap and . 4; Ways and Means Commit- H.R. Treasurer; Junior Prom. Fas! RIE JO-ANNE Ree1 iusic is well said to fond sweet. . .graceful rly mifcs. . .blonde natural w .indispensable to bu arte S hool of MusiV. , Club 1,2,3,4; Verity Sh6w 'l,2j StudejitH Club; Freshman Frolic 1; PeplClidp S;jSt pb more Hop 2; Pioneer 4j Traffic Squa'd 4 Junio ldpn i j otiety; H.R. Presider.: -f angels. ..floor. . .man-and performance 11 make a note of '1,2; jSmdejit'Council; Frenc: ow 3; Variety Show. 46 WILLIAM PORTO Bill Words, words, words. Little mighty mite. . .scrambles on the dance floor. . .educated feet. . .electric energy and the perpetual wise crack . . .one of the big five on the basketball court. . .one of our senior guys. Student Council 1,2,3; H.R. President 1; Basketball Team 1,2,3,4; Baseball Team 1,2,3,4; Interhigh School Service Association 4; Junior Prom Committee; Pioneer, Ways and Means Committee. SUSAN EDITH PRATZNER Weed There lies a deal of deviltry beneath this mildness. Bubbling exuberance and genuine friendliness. . .lively curiosity and a constant supply of pep. . .the innocent yet uproarious remark. . .East Haven, Branford and Yale. . .enthusiasm and shining eyes. . .collegiate ambition. Intramurals 1; Freshman Frolic 1; Varsity Show 1; Glee Club 1,2,3; Spanish Club 3,4; Pep Club 3-; Usherette 3; Sophomore Hop 2; Junior Prom 3; Pioneer 4. GEORGE MASON PRENTICE, Jr. Skip A gentleman in all things at all times. The positive approach. . .a devastating grin. . .eager to assist. . .casts approval with a well-timed chuckle. . .round jollity. . .all of the food. . . but I can't dance! . . .whistle while you work. . .the merry Mason. Spanish Club 1,2; Freshman Dance Committee 1; Interhigh School Service Association; Nutmeg Boy's State 3; Drama Workshop; Junior Prom Committee 3; Pioneer Staff 4; H.R. Vice-President 1. 47 MARY R1CCI0 Mare Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. A busy bee. . .dances til dawn. . .cheers for Billy. . .among the crowd, Roberta, Arleen, Joan and Shirley. . . Where's the party tonight, kids? . . .a smile each mile. Student Council 1,3,4; Y-Teen 1; FHA 1,2; FBLA 2,3; Cheer, leaders 3,4; Class Secretary 3; Football Formal 4; Junior Prom 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Comet Business Bd. Man. 4; Jr. National Honor Society 1; Comet Ed. Staff 4 Intramurals 1; Magazine Drive Representative. PASQUALE E. ROMANO Pat To eat, and to drink, and to be merry. A constant stream of gab, jokes and sputters. . .the nicest saucer blue eyes. . .a favorite hobby is sitting down to a large meal. . .buddies are abundant, Bobby, Lee, Ronnie, Anthony. . .sleepy time lad. Glee Club 1,2,4; Football 2; Junior Prom Committee 3; Pioneer 4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Freshman Dance Committee 1. ESTELLE ROSSI Estelle Shyness is her badge and she wears it with grace. Brown hair and matching eyes. . .a distinctive voice, small and sweet. . .musically inclined and an avid sports fan. . . Hey, wait for me . . .the third friend Roe, Barb and Estelle. Glee Club 2,3,4; FHA 4; Pioneer 4; Variety Show 2; Pep Club 3; Drama Workshop 4; Ways and Means Committee 4. GEORGE HERMAN SCHARF Little Warf And in this corner, Gorgeous George. Mischievous smile . . . small but powerful . • • merman of :he aqua world . . . outdoor guy . . . Mischief, thou art ifoot . . . mad scientist of the chem class . . .one of the Momauguin Warfies . . . reserved for the Navy. Football Team 2,3; Swimming team 1,2,3; Cap and Gown Committee (Co-Chairman) 4; Pioneer Ways and Means Committee. TO VINCENT RUSSO Sal fly the mould of a man's fortune is in his own hands. [(beautiful blue Buick . . . sports minded Comet scribe '’the best dresser ... a GENTle manner . . . hooky and hockey ... I like Bosco . . . masterful manager . . . happy hot rodder ... the companion of Agony . . . visions of barber poles dance in his future. Student Council 1,4; Homeroom Secretary 4; Homeroom Treasurer 3; Football Manager 3; Basketball Manager 3; Comet Sports Editor 4; Pioneer Staff 4. DOUGLAS W. SANFORD Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Rugged the breast that music cannot tame. Carouses with Cal . . . web-footed Sanford . . . cuts the water with powerful strokes . . Let's go to Skidmore ! . . . the booming bass in a glee club gown . . . long lanky lad . . . excitement seeker ... an adventurous soul. Swimming Club 2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3; All State Chorus 3; Student Council 3. RONALD SCHURK Ron An unspoken word never does harm. Ronnie of Ronnie, Ernie, Al, Tippy or The Bowery Boys Inc . . . deceptive silence . . . The Schurk Weather Report: homework assignments followed by fog and loss of memory . . . mobile mechanic or car crazy . . . You can be sure if it's Schurk! Homeroom Vice President 2; Student Council 1: Traffic Patrol 2. MARCIA SHELLY SEYMOUR Marsh Fairest and best adorned is she whose clothing is humility. A keen and perceptive mind ... the honor roll of character and intelligence . . vocal gymnastics, speech, song, and a whistle . . . slow smile . . . dry and sly funny bone . . . future scholastic achievement. FHA 1; Glee Club 3; French Club 3; Junior Prom Committee 3; Junior National Honor Society; Senior National Honor Society; T.S.O. 4; Girls State 3; Historian 1,2,3,4; Student Council 3,4. JUDITH ANN SHERMAN Jude The only way to have a friend is to be one. Little star cheerleader . . . the feminine wail, Oh, Miss Brancati . . . kitten cute . . so helpful ... the shining page boy . . Life MATTers . . . future campus queen. Cheerleader 2,3, Co-captain 4; Student Council 3; Comet Business Board 3,4; Art Club 1; Spanish Club 3; Freshman Dance Committee 1; Homeroom Vice President 2; Junior Prom Fashion Show 3; Pioneer Art Staff 4. 50 JAMES E. SMITH, Jr. Smitty Outdoor man am I. Carefree crewcut . . . sudden smile and constant chuckle . . . Slim Jim . . . protector of the doors ... his pole, his gun, and his underwater fins . . . Mr. Bandstand. . . promising painter . . . cheers to homeroom 104 .. . Smitty --our Peter Pan . . . future college student. T.S.O. 3,4; Pioneer Ways and Means Committee 4; Student Council 4. RICHARD NEAL SPICNESI Richie Good humor makes all things tolerable. Winning smile topped by wavy black hair . . . likeable chap . . . spins records . . . toots a cool trumpet . . . asset to the brass section . . . our Harry James . . . tall fishing tales . . . teacher of the future. Band 1,2,4; Glee Club 4; Pioneer Ways and Means Committee; Dance Committees 1,2,3. . . always . . a follows MILDRED JOANNE STONE Millie Friendship shines through like a star.' Hair surrounds her shoulders . . . slim and slick . a dry shoulder to cry on . . . sparkle in her eyes . smile on her lips to match . . . dancing feet . . . football with special interest . . . crystal ball shows a secretarial future. Future Business Leaders of America 4; FHA 1,4; Homeroom Secretary 2,3; Pioneer Staff 4; Freshman Dance Committee; Drama Workshop 4; Editorial Board 4; Intramurals 1. LINDA L. STURGES Lin The sweetest joy, the wildest woe is love. Sweet and sooo serious ... a soft and gentle voice . . .the conscientious student . . . grey-blue eyes flecked with dancing silver laughter. . . my love, my, love . . . the compassion of maturity . . . lovely Linda. Glee Club 2,3,4; T.S.O. 4; Freshman Frolic 1; Sophomore Hop 2; French Club 1,2; Glee Club Dance Chairman 3; All State Chorus 3,4; Junior National Honor Society 2; Variety Show 2; Pioneer Staff 4; Junior Prom 3; Varsity Show 1,2. BRIAN EDWARD SULLIVAN Sull He has curls--and girls. Wide Irish smile . . . captivating curls . . . the ideal sailor . . . But honest Mr. Malonis . . . Give me a second chance ... a saint's eyes and a devilish heart . . . Fore ! . . . Go Golf . . . calling college. Freshman Frolic 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Golf 2; Homeroom President 3; Pioneer Assistant Editor 4; Student Council 1; Swimming 1. ROBERTA TAMER Bobbie The surest way not to fail, is to determine to succeed. Cheered her way through school . . . teen typist and efficient editor . . . from Chevys to Caddies . . . quietly glides along . . . starry look into the future. Cheerleader 2,3, Co-Captain 4; F.B.L.A. 2,3; Student Council 2; FHA 3,4; Comet Business Board 1,2,3,4; Y-Teen 2; Comet Editorial Staff 4; Comet Co-Editor 4; Magazine Drive Representative 2; Pioneer 4; Football Formal Co-Chairman 4; H. R. Treas. 2; Intramurals 1,2; Freshman Frolic 1; Debating Club 2; Ways and Means Committee 4. 52 ERNEST THOMPSON Ernie Let the world slide by, let the world go by- a fi« frtr and a fig for woe. 8 ior care Time to loaf and live . . . the moment is now . . . a short order cook . . . H. J. s valuable employee . . . constant conferences with Mr. Crescenti . . . the outdoor male hunting, fishing and girl watching . . . his sidekicks--the Bowery Boys, Ronnie, Bob, Ernie and Al. Student Council 1; Traffic Patrol 3. Ms (Xs - r ANNT1NARI - ShefilUri,. • Shirl- ARl Wh°. SaTS 1 m arothe Unyhtypemth ch— and lively green eyes astonUhiio. ' .lons pony 1 J • • • astonishing appetite . . . dan on a Cloup i . a«able and courteous . . . Our Shiri -- riotous‘girl . . . magazine model's clothing . . . the hoi roll--her goal. . . 2- FHA 1; Student c National Honor Society 1 Staff 4. Cil 1; H. R. Vice President 2, Pione DOROTHY ANN TORELLO Dottie Efficiency of a practically flawless kind. A senior scholar and a solid citizen ... a head for figures and a figure to turn heads . . . enthusiasm, excitement and expressive hands . . . perpetual motion . . . the gaiety and the joy of life. Freshman Frolic 1; Jr. Nat. Honor Society 1; Varsity Show; H. R. Pres. 1; Usherette 1,2,3; Sophomore Hop 2; H. R. Treas. 2; Nat. Honor Society 3; T.S.O. 4; Comet Business Board 1,2,3,4; French Club Vice-Pres. 3; Pep Club 3; Girl State 3; Student Council 3; Secretary 4; Badge Committee 4; Pioneer Staff 4. 53 LUlb MAt UKMJNt Lo She who hath a book, has friends at hand. The intense and dramatic gesture . . . I'm starved . . . mammoth appetite and tiny waist . . . pretty curls and long eye lashes . . . perfect profile ... an armful of books. Junior National Honor Society; Dialectic Society 1,2; Freshman Dance 1; Sophomore Dance 2; Student Council 1; Homeroom Secretary 1; Dramatic Club 1,2; Varsity Show 1,2; Pioneer Staff 4; Ways and Means Committee 4; Usherette 1,2; IntramuralsU,2; FHA 1,2; T.S.O. 4. ARLEEN ANN VAUISO Arleen Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain istics of a vigorous mind. Short, snappy and that extra zip . . . typist with . . . tiny quick movements . . . rhythm and Joan's twin . . . whirlwind activity . . . our favorite flirtatious private secretary-to be. Cheerleader 3,4; Intramurals 1,4; FHA 1; Freshman Dance Committee 1; Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Debating Club 1; Queen of Sophomore Hop 2; Junior Prom 3; Usher ette 3; Ways and Means Committee 4; Football Formal 4; Pioneer 4; Future Business Leaders of America 2,3; Homeroom Treasurer 1,3; Comet Business Board 3,4; Comet Editorial Board 4; Student Council 3. ANTHONY ROBERT VETRONE Bobby A sport with friends and a sport with sports. Our tall, dark and handsome hero ... real lazy grin ... a casual, carefree crooner. . . the lone three letter man . . . sports-minded scholar . . . future collegiate. Basketball 1,2,3, Captain 4; Football 1,3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Class Vice-President 1,2; Football Formal 4; Nutmeg Boy's State 3; Pioneer Sports Editor 4; Junior Prom King 3; Homeroom Treasurer 2. 54 JEFFREY WATSON Whitey Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Happy-go-Jeffrey . . . Brian's buddy boy . . . Mr. Malonis1 headache ... a confirmed bachelor? . . . grateful for the invention of the automobile ... a flash on top of the water . . . he's skiing! . . . shoots to kill--rabbit and raccoon, that is . . . hits the bulls-eye. Freshman Frolic 1; Sophomore Hop 2; Student Council 1. RICHARD WALICROSK1 Flash Oblivious to unwanted things. The blond flash 1 . . scintillating smile . . . With a song in his heart . . . devilish eyes . . . fatal attraction to convertibles . . . preferably black Fords . . . speed demon . . . Homework?--he voted against it . . . Can't we be alone? . . . fun loving and faithful . . . There's Rose-mary--that's for remembrance. Band 1,2,3,4. CAROLE ISABEL WISTING Peanuts Greater courage hath not Carole than to stand three polio shots. . Long, lovely locks . . . prim and pretty . . • Robinette Hood with bow and arrow . . . talented in the art department . . . sleek sophisticate . . . vim, vigor and vitality . . . rarely minus Louise, Barbara or Jo . . . witty Wisting of the snappy reply. Band 1,2; Art Club; Pioneer Business Board 4; Usherettes 1,2; Senior Prom Committee. MIRL R. BENDT Ray The face of newness and the continental manner. Roaming Ray . . . the new senior from Maryland . . . our horn rimmed scholar . . . the world traveler . . . new scenes . . . new faces . . . adopted by 212'ers . . . collector and admirer of tropical fish . . . and senior high school students ... a star in Chem class . . . America's future engineer. LEANDER CHARLES ZOCCANO Lee A little work never hurt anybody, but why take chances. Dark brooding looks . . . giggles and hilarity . . . What, study? . . . automotive interests . . . my favorite subject locomotes on four tires . . . parties, parties, parties . . . homeroom and the late slips . . . words multiply themselves . . . collegiate aspirations . . . Laddie-boy Lee. Glee Club 2,4; Student Council 2; Pioneer Ways and Means Committee 4; Dance Committees 1,2,3. FRANK ZABSKI, Jr. Polack A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the best of men. The Polish Flash . . . corn colored crew cut . . . me, study? . . . perpetually running behind schedule . . . tickles the funny bone . . . sharp sense of the humorous . . . happy hunting, it's a great game ... a 212'er with Al and Ernie . . . big naval career. Homeroom President 1; Homeroom Vice-President 3; T.S.O. 4; Student Council 1. Editor-in-Chief 58 'Z rcte- ■M.vS'tdff !$■ rotti William Leona, Co-Chairman FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Arleen Vauiso, Shirley Tinari, Joan Cowley, Louise Redente, Ruth MacDonald, Judy Johnson, Carol Catalde, Roberta Tamer, Lois Ursone, Carole Wisting, Mary Riccio, Anne Nagy, Audrey Hutson. SECOND ROW: Celia Neumann, Anita Marottoli, Louise Mascola, Estelle Rossi, Patricia Cook, Marie Cianelli, Lois Fasula, Bill Leona, Sandy Mikutis, Sally Granata, Patricia Perrotti, Gail Fuchs, Patricia Johannesen, Mr. Fiorello, Advisor. THIRD ROW: Ronald Cerrito, John Fitzgerald, Carmen Muro, George Scharf, James Smith, Ted Arabolos, Larry Meola, Prisco Monaco, John Grieco, John Florio, Bill Hurder, Julie DelGuidice, Bill Porto, Frank DeMaio, Frank Bruno. FOURTH ROW: Anthony Paolillo, Doug Sanford, Louie Anastasio. Lois Fasula, Co-Chairman s4%t (%o K( Uttee SEATED, Left to Right: Beverly Briglia, Judy Hofrichter, Judy Johnson. STANDING Judy Sherman, Arden Gustafson. Senior o H futtce CA46 Ttcyfo (?6cUrutte t Anthony Paolillo, Pat Johannesen SEATED: Beverly Briglia, Marie Cianelli, Pat Cook, Judy Fogarty. STANDING: Bill Hurder, Rosemary Baldassare, Arden Gustafson, John Grieco. CUtd tyoam (?4 tuKittee SEATED: Mary Riccio, George Scharf, Patti Perrotti, Bill Porto. STANDING: Beverly Briglia, Brian Sullivan, Ed Mursko, Mary Cavanaugh. 'P'toftAeCii 0 H Kittee LEFT to RIGHT: Marie Piscitelli, Esther Cannon, Dorothy Torello, Ruth Mac Donald. Ct 'rtytotony LEFT to RIGHT: Chairman Marcia Seymour, Linda Stur-ges, Lois Fasula, Mary Cavanaugh. Sent i ‘P'uwt SEATED: Carol Wisting, Mary Cavanaugh, Mary Riccio, Eloise Nazzaro. STANDING: George Scharf, Bill Porto, Ed Mursko, Bob D'Onofrio. 44 7VM LEFT to RIGHT: Judy Johnson, Terry Cavallaro, Sandra Carlson, Susan Pratzner. .ns i Min 'Ttatunuzi BOTTOM to TOP: Dorothy Torello, Patricia Cook, Lois Fasula, Judy Hofrichter, Marcia Seymour, John Fitzgerald, Prisco Monaco. The interesting people standing on the stairs above earn A's constantly be-:ause they have intellectual ability which they develop and discipline. The Senior National Honor Society honors the scholastic achievement of he student, yet it insists that they possess strong character and the skill to ead their classmates. It may look as if they are on their way down, but -hey are truly on their way UP! 63 geftvice Student @ou tc£l SEATED: John Fitzgerald, President. STANDING, Left to Right: Judy Hofrichter, Treasurer; Frank DeMaio, Vice-President; Dorothy Torello, Secretary. MEMBERS, FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Sandra Mikutis, Marcia Seymour, Ruth MacDonald, Mary Riccio, Billy Hurder, James Smith, Anthony Paolillo. SECOND ROW: Sandra Cianelli, Beverly Piscitelli, Joanne DeFelice, Jean Aubrey, Sandra Chadeayne, Karen Prahovic, Kathy Weimer. THIRD ROW: Betty Jane Hender, Carol Amento, Carol Chapman, Karen Kamp, Rosemary Lynch, Barbara Scialla, Edmund Lyon. FOURTH ROW: Shep Johnson, Joe Moriello, Bud Torello, Joe Wynchek, James Walsh, Danny McNulty, Bob Refsbeck. FIFTH ROW: Bob Little, Carl Harvey, Robert Bethke, Harry Gambardella, Donald Grasso, Vin Linsley, Walter Zielinski. 64 @omet £cUt ua£ SWW FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Louise Redente, Arleen Vanuiso, Joan Cowley, Mary Riccio, Betty Blakeley, Judy Kellerhouse. SECOND ROW: Anthony Cavallaro, Sally Granata, Larry Meola, Roberta Tamer, Judy Johnson, Tippy De Musis. THIRD ROW: Lois Fasula, Mary Cavanaugh, A1 Melillo, Anthony Paolillo, Pat Johannesen, Mr. Marshall, Advisor. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Joanne Amento, Dorothy Torello, Esther Cannon, Joanne McNulty, Mary Riccio, Judy Sherman, Arleen Vauiso, Roberta Tamer, Frances Lang. SECOND ROW: Vivian Williams, Shirley Riccio, Theresa Zampiello, Judy Trotta, Barbara Scialla, Arlene De Luca, Eloise Naz-zaro, Janet Hummer, Jean Brown, Beverly Piscitelli. THIRD ROW: Linda Chamberlain, Lorraine Albano, Anne Messina, Pat Cook, Pat Perrotti, Judy Hummer, Celia Neumann, Joan Cowley. FRONT ROW: Co-captain John Grieco, Lt. Linda Sturges, Lt. Judy Johnson, Co-captain Arden Gustafson and Lt. Frank De Maio. SECOND ROW: Dorothy Torello, Mary Cavanaugh, Marie Piscitelli, Rosemary Baldassare, Celia Neumann, Pat Johannesen, Lois Fasula and John Backman. THIRD ROW: Esther Cannon, Linda Gagliardi, Judy Hofrichter, Sally Granata, Susan Pratzner, Ruth Mac Donald, Joe Amarante, John Fitzgerald and Burton Brockett. FOURTH ROW: Barbara Burns, Pat Cook, Lois Ursone, Beverly Briglia, Carol Catalde, Marcia Seymour, Nancy Clough, Marion Eldridge. FIFTH ROW: Joan Cross, Alice Fawcett. Beverly Piscitelli. Rita Melillo, Ann Murray, Rose Pileggi, Phyllis Stanio, Sue Barry, Janet Heigelmann, Judy Hummer. SIXTH ROW: Velma Quick, Linda Lewis, Kathleen Kane, Phyllis De Matteo, Marilyn Priolo, Tommy Sullivan, Carl Harvey, Harry Gambardella, Frank Hopson. 'Period 'Pafoot LEFT ROW, Front to Back: Anthony Bagnoli, Tippy De Musis, Donald Stenham, Jimmy Smith, George Behler, Frank Iaguessa. RIGHT ROW: Shirley Riccio, Pat Jacocks, tflee @lct ROW ONE: M. Eldridge, B. Blakeley, L. Gagliardi, M. Piscitelli, S. Carlson, L. Sturges, E. Karjanis, C. Catalde. ROW TWO: E. Barnes, J. Johnson, M. Stankowiz, L. Lewis, M. Talarczyk, D. Martin, C. Poirier, P. Jacocks, N. Zocco. ROW THREE: B. Barnes, D. Reading, D. Rourke, S. O'Connell, J. Tucker, K. Prahovic, J. DeFelice, E. Benoit, M. Murphy. ROW FOUR: L. Peterson, H. Klotzberger, L. Brucker, B. Brent, K. Ford, J. McManus, S. Castiglioni, G. Lawlor. ROW FIVE: R. Deobil, D. Martin, R. Fortino, V. Williams, G. Burns, H. Andrews, A. Proto, J. Bruno. ROW SIX: R. Spignesi, L. Meoli. 67 Our Gang cutd MEMBERS, Left to Right, FIRST ROW: Sheldon Andrews, Pat Perrelli, Stanley Johnson, Ann Ruocco, J. Corrado, Nat Zocco, Tom Brasile, Pat Longobardi, Andy Gambardella, Bill Magna, Kenny Herman, Billy Planz, George Zocco, Richard DePoto, L. Mascola, Bob Twarowski. SECOND ROW: Bill Pruitt, Mike Arabolos, Frances Pyrdol, George Behler, Frank Hopson, Ethel Lynch, Julie Orlando, Gail Boughton, Ellen Quinn, Lou Carbo, Richard Waligrowski, Joe Wynchenk, Angelo Moscato, Dick Pazik, Joyce Herrington. THIRD ROW: Sally Brown, Ruth Heck, John Bruno, Albie DeFeo, Ernie Hill, Frank Carofano, Bob Celentano, Ronald Cerrito, Eddie White, Maryann Pierce, June Gohs-ler, Sandy Kucenski. LEFT to RIGHT: Theresa Sandacata, Marietta DiDonato, Mary Tritto, Irene Brewer, Estelle Karjanis, Captain, Carol Hackbarth, Ronnie Wojcik, Ellen Camp, Sheila Mignone, Lillian Melillo, Rosetta Di-Donato. 68 'putune s4t t uc z ROW ONE: J. Brown, L. Leslie, P. Izzo, S. Alea, C. Ranfone, V. Martin, S. Cianelli, J. Yorks, D. Pompane, M. Gambardella, A. Corso, D. Brangi, E. Rossi, M. Stone. ROW TWO: C. Naumann, R. Milano, A. Pisanelli,P. Pon-ell, K. Carlson, Treasurer C. Wagner, Historian A. Ertling, Secretary S. Mikutis, President J. Messina, Vice-Pres. V. Wojcik, Reporter'C. Quick, Parliamentarian N. Dillman, B. Hender, J. Panagrossi, M. Pine. ROW THREE: J. DeMatto, R. Beebe, H. Colwell, C. Gartland, L. Clark, S. Jackson, R. Calabrese, A. Agnew, D. Melito, J. Lan-dino, J. DeChello, E. Colburn, C. Conte, M. Alherino, E. Mac Donald, J. O'Hedy, N. Stempick, C. Delieto D. Dumark, p. Johannesen, Advisor, Miss Alberta Toothaker. ROW FOUR: B. Choronzy P. De Matteo E Mancuso C. Nappi, J. Brown, A. Cianelli, M. Pierce, J. Saccavino, P. Waselik, M. Yorks, T. Salzo E Anderson J Bradlev D. Colrus, A. Manganella. 7 ‘D'Uoe K Kittee LEFT to RIGHT: Arlene DeLuca; Co-Chairmen: Bill Barker and Pat Cook. STANDING: Frank DeMaio, John Grieco, Paul Gam ache, Bob Grasso, John Fitzgerald. The King and Queen and attendants. THE KING'S ATTENDANTS STANDING FRONT to BACK: John Backman, Prisco Monaco, Lee Zoccano, Anthony Paolillo, John Grieco and co-chairman Bill Harder. THE QUEEN'S ATTENDANTS STANDING FRONT to BACK: Linda Gagliardi, Marv Riccio, Celia Neumann, Marcia Seymour, Joan Henry and co-chairman Judy Hofrichter. STANDING: Sandra Mi-kutis, Anthony Paolillo, Ted Arabolos, Prisco Monaco, John Backman, Bill Porto, Mary Cavanaugh, Esther Cannon. SITTING: Celia Neumann, Co-chairmen, Judy Hofrichter and Bill Hurder, Mary Riccio. 'pootfcilt Queen Patti PerrOtti dances with John Backman, , football captain, who crowned her queen of the Football Formal. STANDING: Patti Perrotti, Prisco Monaco, Louis Anastasio, Robert Vetrone, Judy Sherman. SEATED: Arleen Vauiso, Roberta Tamer, John Backman, Mary Riccio. The backward Photographer Count your fingers before leaving. There's a concealed rumbl Our Father Confessor and Favorite I want my megaphone. ' Mental wizards set up brain wave storm. And we did too! ! ! 'paot zlt ScfrcKzd FIRST ROW, Left to Right; Steve Jackson, Mike Letis, Regio Almori, Louis Anastasio, Bob Vetrone, Cap't Jack Backman, Carmine Muro, Prisco Monaco, Allan Lang, Vin Virgulto, Jim Salvati. SECOND ROW: John Giaimo, Richard Melillo, Joe Carrano, Terry Holcombe, Anthony Bagnoli, Bill Pite, Harry Paulsen, Jerry Iannotti, Louis Monaco, John Kuen, Ralph Lanzetta, Douglas Butler, Mgr. THIRD ROW: Tom Gag-liardi, Albert Weller, Louis Carbo, Nick Bagnoli, Robert Mormile, Dan NcNulty, Ben Nazzaro, Mike Go-clowski, Jolui DeFilippo, Joe Wynschenk, Bob Grasso. FOURTH ROW: Don Grasso, Mgr., Drew Sutton, Noel Grenon, Ovilda Grenon, James Walsh, Pete Barile, Harry Torello, Mike Arabolos, Richard Pazik, Philip Choronzy, Tom Sullivan, Jerry DeLeonardo, Fred Horn. Prestone Jake Bob Carm Louie KNEELING, Left to Right: Co-captain, Louis Anastasio, Manager, Douglas Sanford and Co-captain, Charles De Musis. SECOND ROW: P. Smith, R. Vigorlto, K. Huminski, S. Kimball, J. Wynschenk, J. Anastasio, D. McNulty, L. Watrons, A. Lang, G. Fucci. THIRD ROW: G. Papuga, L. Bianco, J.Feeley, T. Coyne, P. Gamache, B. Snarski, D. Neff, L. Gelo, D. King and Coach, Mr. David Marshall. The triumvirate; Co-captains, C. De Musis and L. Anastasio flank Coach David Marshall. Snarski has sudden realization. Tippy creates heap big splash. NO RUNNING Frogman Danny in reverse position. '%foU40to«UC FIRST ROW; Left to Right: Earl Korngiebel, Anthony Paolillo, Bill Porto, Captain Bob Vetrone, John Fitzgerald, John Grieco, Bill Barker. SECOND ROW: Don Grasso Manager, Terry Holcombe, Sal Paolillo, Steve Jackson, Bill Pite, Vin Virgulto, Mike Letis and Coach Frank Crisafi. Under the guidance of Coach Frank Crisafi and the leadership of captain Bob Vetrone, the East Haven Yellowjackets completed a very successful season. In gaining the Housatonic League championship and State runner-up trophies, the Easties continuously displayed excellent teamwork and united effort. Sc ieA 7957-5% East Haven. . . East Haven . . , ; . . . . • oi East Haven . . , . . . 65 Shelton East Haven . . Wilcox Tech . . . .38 East Haven . . , Alumni . . 52 East Haven . . , West Haven . . East Haven . . , Branford .... . . .41 East Haven . . , Derby East Haven . . , Wilcox Tech . . . .43 East Haven . . , . . . 71 North Haven . . . . . 54 East Haven . . , Seymour . . . . . . .32 East Haven . . , Shelton . ..13 East Haven . . , Lyman Hall . . East Haven . . , Branford .... . . .47 East Haven . . . . . . 58 Derby . . 37 East Haven . . , . . . 49 Lyman Hall . . . . .47 East Haven . . , Branford .... . . .42 East Haven . . , . . . 68 Lyman Hall . . East Haven . . . . . . 57 Derby . . 42 East Haven . . . , . . 38 Darien . . .49 78 53, v th Zone, Korngiebel 14 Points For Vetrone Lea Bv BOB Jo res ”t of per litt ■re Y res. oV kittle a5 weak, t £ beat yoi etty i. Stars As Easties Win tshoot you, and they ive you [reatment. And no matter w iccomplished with mimmu eeded again of a e 600 ,n? Ly-fod lost 11 previ-ed them Hoiisa-,ank Cri-. lead and pretty ft way Ball-Hawking Gu«r Gets 14 Points in Ip ,Ts lourTh tfin ol The 4a. oTf fA M by defeating Wilcox Tech Vore a small audience of in Ea Raven’s Gym. owjackets had trouble V, 'd and were behind at ‘.d o) � e first period. 11 8. ■' , lu� r in the second .asties went nhehd of Crisafimc 7 k ORD, Feb. 20 , cia 'v tA Ven I,iKh’s 1 4 ’hall )tured the 19 and interm is- 44-38 Tilt Bill Porto, East Have! pint-sized guard, was the man for Coach Frank CriS •ike East Haven high school b; ball team in last night’s 4 victory over Wilcox Tech Hop Derby— Taly Undisputed Edg; f riday nei lgh is back in a rst' ie in the Housa-% ketbail League today and isafi’s Yellowjackets just t to take complete cora-Ihe situation Friday nsiebel, performer last itly has won a spofl HOUI ’s also the nade three) j .cals and tc I K . |3 m isn t better We’re not coring from our I entially they’re j Each night it’s a o does the scor- m Haven 'pnW Christmas wh heir Alumni on 1 quarter was played on even keel, with Tech he heels of the home club, the end of the third and the fourth periods. Wilcox rally, hut the Easties held the final hu77.er to pre � victory. aven’s Bill Porto was the pouring 14 points through , while Bohhy Vet. For the Terhme f ol!erted 11 markei ertime. who had do five 74-53 in found the ft his time again was at full stren ad been riddlec e other duel, bel. coach F Junder, was the t Haven vici nky frame ag; (t of the ever an Hall’s hot s ility to pull in at the finish of the Lyman Hall 25 21 at the half 32-30 when the t , But the spunky 1 roared back to ti 4t the end of the i time. (i)erb Vrsrur ra-iii thev enter Easties Post Rhth Win .V vjXampaig b ieco St ar in 6lli it i the Meriden team han a year ago. j well-rounded club | very hard on the j _ said. Crisaj Keep onic League’ nsafi's East Hav team had no troubf Haven last night as til iced to a 54-37 triump Blue Devijs at the win e gym. etrone turned in a fin of playrnaking as h East Haven steam rolle. the dub’s sixth victor starts, cco and Karl Korngie lied the boards for Cri- 1 and both boys poured to share high scoring the evening. (never any anxiety for arts. The Fast Haven-«1 an 6-4 advantage at jf the first quarter and __— ship Rests le Tonight ill and East Haven by one and two Iieetively, from un-easons-— will put - game winning 3 their Housatonic k ambitions on the t when they clash at in the big game on g’s area high school ard. ng’s tilt-first of two win . 7 between the Class B Coaches Frank Cri Petela of East Ha -ford must be tired Sing hands. Last n Ifor the third time (have been doing i three years as iplacers and six As has been oft( cent years, the Haven by a lop: It wasn’t al j playing days, re | remember winni senior year.’’ Petela had nig about the Eastiej. “Tonight, they team. They , and the game 4 If we had to osa be to East Hav Crisafi who had expected a much ' little in the tl into a 40-27 for 23 poin in going a lied the win: in ■ poil h('V plumn with double figi wcr I V 4 with 11 pc and Jite T° VcV tla A ‘ kne floor ga and K| iebr 11 l the Easti big ci Ion tfl tfensive b iToarf Jeeping rebound a rrboif Infri to sayj e game. tich better hoards | Put ahead ! Tiav as well� ers led ythe Red I |tcntioi a while. scoT !®column ?rby 11 poiri East shooting 68 shotq| for a Now closer tilt also pointed out the fine ven’s He ven had per erage with 28 hoop rby netted 13 of 45 j£ ccnt showing, r the season. East atonic League rec« jrebounding and running of his 4-1. The loss was Derby’s four FIRST ROW, Left to Right: T. Holcombe, J. Piscitelli, R. Lanzetta, S. Paolillo, E. Tierney, M. Piscitelli, J. Fleece. SECOND ROW: B. Nazzaro, J. Carr, V. Vetrone, W. Fleece, Coach Mr. G. Lembo, B. Larson, G. Caruso, R. Grasso, and John Herpok. ‘P'led un t FIRST ROW, Left to Right: G. Caruso, B. Larsen, J. Carr, V. Vetrone, R. Morin, R. Grasso, W. Fleece. SECOND ROW: Manager, D. Butler, T. Oberdick, A. Proto, M. Maher, R. Jackson, J. Gambardella, D. Sutton, Manager, A. Ferraiolo. 80 'Chico hits 'Two for Billy L ? ,V.' Nice block Rebound . . . big Earl Two ball . . . yes Make it soft Billy's got it Fast break Porto The dedication The unveiling FIRST ROW, Left to Right: V. Virgulto, M. Letis, B. Vetrone, Captain J. Grieco, B. Porto, J. Fitzgerald, N. De-Maio. SECOND ROW: A. Bagnoli, B. Pite, J. Waselik, S. Paolillo, J. Giamo, H. Paulsen. THIRD ROW: F. Hemming, R. Lanzetta. V zn ttcf (?6eenlecuten KNEELING, Left to Right: Roberta Tamer, Co-Captain; Miss Rose Brancati, Advisor; Judy Sherman, Co-Captain. STANDING: Judy Trotta, Mary Riccio, Pat Perrotti, Shirley Riccio, Arleen Vauiso. Anita Marottoli--Eddie Mursko ‘Se t Judy Hofrichter- -Prisco Monaco ofeuCasutty 'Polt 'Seat 0Da tcenA S yeAt Judy Sherman--John Grieco Eddie Mursko--Ruth MacDonald 85 eate4t Sewiu John Fitzgerald--Pat Cook Carmen Muro--Joan Cowley TTtoat fo Succm Marcia Seymour--John Fitzgerald 0D%e4 ed 0??tcuu€en Marcia Seymour--John Fitzgerald Bill Hurder--Anita Marottoli 86 7tto4t ’PofiuC l Anita Marottoii--Bob Vetrone s4t Cetcc Nancy Griffith--Bob Vetrone Seat 4 A1 Melillo--Beverly Briglia Pat Perrotti--John Backman Judy Hofrichter--Anthony Paolilio Ag's Aggravation Tippy's Turkey Ron's Romper Lee's Lemon 'ytyfMt lOOtH, 2 0 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: L. Yur-giewicz, S. Barry, J. Heigelmann, J. Cross, C. Smith, T. Zampiello, B. Smith, I. Cacopardo, J. Avitable, J. Panagrossi. SECOND ROW: A. Gonsalves, J. Buonome, R. Lloyd, J. Yorks, C. Andros, L. Ewanuff, J. Trotta, P. Stanio, D. Marden, J. Farina. THIRD ROW: Homeroom teacher, Mr. Joseph Hawtin, F. Man-ganella, J. Russo, B. Snarski, N. Zocco, B. Barker, H. Gambardella, A. Gambardella. 'r o Ke'tQO ft Of FIRST ROW, Left to Right: E. L'Heureux, C. Sheehan, J. Crisco, K. Kane, M. Stankowicz, J. Messina, L. Funaro, P. DeMatteo. SECOND ROW: R. Herzman, A. Hanson, N. DeMaio, S. Mignone, A. Fawcett, L. Lewis, M. Korn, M. Priola, J. Waseiik, A. Lang. « 204 FRONT ROW, Left to Right: R. Pileggi, L. Pazik, J. Amento, F. Lang, R. Melillo, A. Murray, S. Alea, D. Dumark. SECOND ROW: K. Levine, K. Herman, J. Spalding, C. Ranfone, W. Horn, S. Berky, S. Chadeayne, L. Chamberlain, P. Jacocks, C. Johnson, V. Yulo. THIRD ROW: H. Clark, F. Iaguessa, A. DeFeo, D. Linsley, A. Christofer-son, W. Castellon, D. Grasso, R. Fiorillo, V. Linsley, A. Messina, R. Robert. 2 FRONT ROW, Left to Right: N. Brousseau, B. McGuigan, J. Hummer, P. Sgro, J. DeFeiice, J. Hummer, M. Capasso, D. Martin, C. Grimaldi. SECOND ROW: D. Stenham, H. Oren, J. Johnson, V. Williams, C. Nargi, H. Wassmer, Mrs. Holland. THIRD ROW: P. Gamache, J. Hughes, F. Carofano, S. Balsamo, P. Calandro, J. Terrazzano, P. LaVorgna. JOB STANDING, Left to Right: R. Swanson, R. Esposito, J. Salvati, M. Maio, A. DiPalma, R. Crisco, R. Panico, I. Brewer, C. Naumann, G. Beauton, J. DeMatto, A. Bagnoli, H. Paulsen, T. Brasile, T. Sullivan. SEATED: G. Feustral, M. Pierce, L. Flower, A. Ruocco, A. Petrelli, B. Piscitelli, L. Levine, M. Tritto, J. Aubrey, P. Izzo. 'ftyottte'ioofK f07 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: J. Canna, C. Poirier, L. Belmonte, M. Talarczyk, S. Cianelli, V. Ferriolo, C. DeMaoi. SECOND ROW: R. Gery, F. Hopson, T. Pine, B. Choronzy, C. DeLieto, D. DaRe, A. Gamberdella, G. Fucci. 'ytywtefKHMH OS FRONT ROW, Left to Right: D. Messina, M. Guidone, V. Wojcik, J. Orlando, A. Rundo, B. Baxter, A. Parsons, R. French, E. Barnes. SECOND ROW: R. Grehl, A. Forte, R. Mormile, M. Hill, J. Tucker, G. Brown, C. Quick, Miss Miller, Advisor. A. Haney, D. Danehy, S. Kucenski, V. Lane, G. Zocco, D. D'Argento, M. Piscatelli, W. Zielinski. 3 0 FRONT ROW, Left to Rig.it: A. Brereton, P. Tommaso, C. Porto, C. Adinolfi, K. Prahovic, L. Festa, G. Baker, C. Brousseau, A. Lacey, B. Warren, P. Amarante. SECOND ROW: R. DePoto, R. Januska, R. Archangelo H. Colwell, B. Briggs, S. Johnson, A. Ahern, E. Camp, D. Brangi, J. Fryer, H. Andrews. THIRD ROW: J. Martino, W. Cooper, A. Carbone, J. Bergman, F. Hemming, W. Devine. 30$ FRONT ROW, Left to Right: M. Bogue, N. Mautte, J. Gohsler, B. Barnes, P. Pompano, P. Peluso, F. Pyrdol, A. Parisi, R. Santanello, D. Rourke. SECOND ROW: J. Izzo,A. Gargano, R. Bode, C. Wagner, E. Benoit, R. Bielinski, R. Terrace, A. Langella, E. Maturo. THIRD ROW: J. Bishop, A. Pacileo, W. Grehl, D-Criscuolo, R. D'Argento. FOURTH ROW: R. Marcello, R. Bethke, W. Magna, A. Standish. 302 FRONT ROW, Left to Right: I. Volz, J. Dogolo, T. Zampano, J. Fowler, A. Granata, A. Campano, N. McHardy, J. DeFelice, B. LaFontaine. SECOND ROW: B. Chapkovich, M. Mako, A. Farricielli, P. Joyce, P. Heller, M. DuBord, J. Verboski, S. Waterbury, S. Wrzosek, B. DeNuzzo, B. DeLeo, F. Glinos, H. Klotzberger, J. Carrano. THIRD ROW: E. Fitzgerald, J. Blasiak, A. Marottoli, R. Refsbeck, R. Celentano, M. Guidone, R. Luyckx J. Farnen, J. Iannotti, K. Albert. 309 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: M. Marino, A. Miller, R. Morrissey, L. Petersen, C. Goodmaster, G. Mazzaro, S. Kellaher, P. Capasso, T. Costello, M. Cifarelli, R. Lynch. SECOND ROW: J. Feeley, P. Folio, M. Borrelli, E. Dow, R. Renkewitz, A. DeAngelis, C. Palmisano, B. Kirste, A. Barbato, T. Kelly, J. Ran-alli. THIRD ROW: T. Coyne, M. BonTempo, R. O'Connor, F. Maselli. 20 ? FIRST ROW, Left to Right: L. Porto, M. Nacca, G. Saponaro, M. Tinari, A. Sprockett, J. Baldassare, A. Hack-barth, L. Folio, M. Moscato, J. Burns. SECOND ROW: L. Watrous, H. Andrewsen, F. Palmer, L. Noonan, A. Messina, M. Fusco, G. Lawler, L. Clifford, M. Engelhardt, J. Zampano, E. Tierney. THIRD ROW: R. Morris, R. Baker, R. Colburn, T. Holcombe, J. Kuen, J. Fleece, A. Twarowski, Miss Matthews, Homeroom Teacher. 'rtyo ttexo Mi 303 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: N. Dill-man, A. Corso, B. Piscitelli, P. Mattei, C. Wynne, K. Weimer, N. Vercillo, M. Pesce, B. Pochodowicz, E. Lynch. SECOND ROW: D. Lewis, B. Frank, B. Piascik, M. D'Onofrio, S. O'Connell, J. Huminski, A. Ertling, B. McNamara, J. Larson, M. DeFelice. THIRD ROW: E. Onofrio, L. Longley, R. Searle, L. Monaco, J. Piscitelli, F. Crampton, R. Melillo. NOT PICTURED: O. Van Hoesen, P. Gonsalves, B. Bendt, A. Marcasano, N. Dusa. FIRST ROW, Left to Right: E. Quinn, M. Laurello, L. Manzi, B. Hender, V. Cichocki, A. Gravante, J. Mayer, M. Cicarelli. SECOND ROW: A. DeLeo, G. Boughton, M. Murphy, A. Kotowski, K. Gorman, C. Plunkett, J. Herrington, A. St. Louis, S. Speriy, N. Bagnoli, J. Szirbik. THIRD ROW: L. Geio, J. Bianchi, A. Rose, O. Grenon, F. O'Neill, W. Pfannenbecker. FOURTH ROW: R. Poirier, V. Barulli, M. Goclowski, S. Callegari, J. Spadacenta, A. Santa -mauro. 0rtyo H€stao K 305 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: R. Cross, B. Scialla, B. Kmetzo, M. Donlan, L. Coppola, J. Strianese, L. Albano, R-Heck, M. Grignano. SECOND ROW: D. Root, C. Cianelli, A. Finta, C. Doohan, D. Reading, E. Senville, J. Benson, P. DiPalma, B. Newton, J. Scalia. THIRD ROW: A. Puccino, J. Streeto, R. Merwin, J. Giamo, R-Fuehrer, T. Merletti, R. Schumer. FOURTH ROW: E. Petersen, D. Earley, W. Planz, B. Nazzaro, J. Herpok, S. Paolillo. _ 'ftyofttenowt 307 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: S. Jack-son, M. Marcello, P. Mikulka, M. Gambardella, J. O'Hedy, K. Burke, E. Colburn, P. McCarten, D. Lewis, C. Chapman. SECOND ROW: E. Simeone, D. Mosovich, J. Bobrowski. THIRD ROW: P. Ladzinski, J. Barry, T. Fox, W. Taylor, L. Torre, G. DeWolf, P. Hackbarth, R. Lyon, W. Pruitt. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Della Camera, Advisor, J. Zanni, M. Russo, L. Carbo, R. Pazik, S. Andrews. 'ftyotKe'UMMl 30 FIRST ROW: c. Conte, T. Salzo, N. Pratzner, A. D'Onofrio, A. Cicarelli, J. McManus, J. DeChello. SECOND ROW: J. Husted, R. Calabrese, B. Latkowski, C. Kilbum, T. Marenna, N. Nebor, P. Allen. THIRD ROW: F. Archangelo, R. Watts, D. Geer, G. Smith, V. Vetrone, W. Swiderski, P. Brisson.- FOURTH ROW: G. Papuga, J. Fischet, J. Wynschenk, L. Longley, A. Gentile, R. Deobil, E. Romanski. 3 3 FIRST ROW: C. Young, M. Rafter, R. DiDonato, K. McCaul, R. Milano, C. Walls, K. Gartland, B. Foster, N. Pecoraro, D. Helbig, N. Bruno. SECOND ROW: M. Pochodowicz, T. Muller, J. Landino, M. DiDonato, L. Cris-cuolo, N. Jenkin, C. Clifford. THIRD ROW: P. Saunders, D. Firment, C. St. Arnault, J. Esposito, R. Limon-eelli, J. Fitz, R. Zoccano. ( 3 2 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: M. Woedtke, V. Williams, C. Dattilo, C. Lucibello, R. Beebe, D. Fasano, L. Bonanno, L. Agnew, N. Stempick, D. Marenna. SECOND ROW: H. Levine, S. Fritzell, J. Andros, P. Burns, B. Car-boni, K. O'Brien, M. Abate, G. Cullen D. Shedd. THIRD ROW.: A. Proto, R. Jackson, P. Kronberg|_j2. Shea, D. Granata, Homeroom , Mrv y Tierney. ' IS s 207 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: B. Beesley, E. Inglese, H. Ryan, R. DePalma, A. Proctor, P. Waselik, D. Fryer, J. Rost-kowski, S. Farace. SECOND ROW: A. Ferraiolo, P. Morrone, B. O'Brien, L. Leslie, D. Melito, A. Cianelli, K. Carlson, T. Oberdick. THIRD ROW: P. Longobardi, J. Dipollina, K. Hum-inski, C. Tucker, W. Mayer, J. Canna, J. DeLucia. FOURTH ROW: B. Rubano, R. DeLucia, J. DeCesare, M. Onofrio, E. Burwell. 205 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: E. McIntosh, P. Powell, M. Yorks, M. Thomas, D. Johannesen, S. Castiglione, K. Camp, E. Anderson. SECOND ROW: F. Horn, F. Villa, M. Weber, Advisor, R. Cinque, J. Brown, P. Root, J. Prann, B. Larsen. THIRD ROW: A. Mizger, A. Petrosino, J. Fogarty, E. Doyle, E. Regan, R. Logan, J. Sgro. 'rtyotK UHHtt 206 FIRST ROW: E. Brennan, S. Sheehan, M. McNamara, E. Mancuso, S. Prete, B. Apuzzo, B. Cianelli, B. Ginnetti, D. Colrus. SECOND ROW: R. Wilson, H. Allen, L. Bianco, D. Sutton, J. Carr, J. Parillo, D. Lawler, A. Fisher, E. Tucker, R. DeCesare, Homeroom Teacher, Miss Rosemary Cretella. THIRD ROW: R. Morin, R. Iannotti, D. Butler, J. Mauriello, F. Rossi, R. Waselik, S. Kimball. ‘ftyotK UMMt 203 FIRST ROW: E. MacDonald, E. Vitello, C. Santacroce, S. Maffeo, E. Peterson, C. Amento, K. Ford, M. Pine. SECOND ROW: N. Grennon R. Landa, D. King, R. Pompano, T. Mursko, B. Surprenant, J. Hopkinson, J. Bradley, R. Aronson, S. Brown, E. Clark, D. Over. THIRD ROW: P. Spadacenta, J. Gambardella, K. McLees, H. Rice, E. DuBord, E. Gertsch. l ) f 03 FIRST ROW: D. Paolillo, M. Arabolos, R. Pratt, L. Papacoda, F. Weidner. SECOND ROW: R. Szyka, S. Hunger-ford, C. Scarveles, D. Lombardi, T. Sandacata, P. Wynne, J. Maturo, M. Doohan, L. Melillo. THIRD ROW: G. Caruso, F. Flagge, B. Grasso, S. Altrui, J. Nargi, C. Scalia, M. Fusco, B. Corso, S. Lantz, A. Calandro, M. Maher, J. DeLeonardo, J. Monahan, J. Karbowski. 306 FIRST ROW, Left to Right: D. Stankowiz, G. Bruno, P. DeFilippis, C. O'Neill, S. O'Neill, N. Martin, D. Cappella, R. DeFilippis, J. DeMarUr. J. Young. SECOND ROW: D. Santa-croce, T. Crawford, B. Link, C. Blair, L. Clark, M. Whiffen, J. Mc-Lay, G. Hehn, J. Gambardella, A. Pileggi. THIRD ROW: F. Gentile, F. Balzano, J. Anastasio, J. Caval-laro, E. White, F. Maffeo, L. Pellegrino. FOURTH ROW: F. Saars. R. Fortino, S. Johnson, W. Murray. 20$ FIRST ROW: B. Lana, R. Novello, A. Manganella, D. Pompane, B. Capelli, R. Rubino, C. Nappi, L. Esposito. SECOND ROW: D. Gelo, P. Roland, P. Perrelli, G. Page, R. Torino, J. Bimonte, R. DePalma, A. Pisanelli, H. McLay, M. Alberino, J. Tinari, J. Pierson, M. Cerrito, R. Little, M. DeLauro, P. Esposito. THIRD ROW: P. Smith, F. Vigorito, A. Weller, L. Mascola, R. TwarowsW, H. Mauger. 76e IRcte and ?cUC atf a T C cifi tea ut ? (?iaAA 'P'letAtfttut 'tyeasi The historic day in East Haven High's history arrived. Wc were about to bless the school with our glorious presence. Mr. Sugrue, Miss Callahan, Mr. Tierney, Mr. Fiorcllo, and Miss Rocco sharpened knives, loaded guns, and stood quaking in the comer as they greeted their new homerooms. Having elected President Bill Hurder, Vice President Bob Vctrone, Secretary Pat Cook, Treasurer John Gneco, and Historian Marcia Seymour, wc advanced from chaos to organized confusion. Although wc had the rear seats, wc assumed our responsibilities in the Student Council. Rear seats are the place for Freshmen! Our scats for assemblies were in the farthest end of the auditorium, the Siberia section. Who ate beans at the Magazine Drive Jamboree? Not the Freshmen! Our president ate lobster. Our first football season! How would the varsity squad ever have won the Housatonic League without our J.V. scrub team, and water boys to back them up. „ , Our courses ranged from learning to boil water in six easy lessons, to scrambling the x,y,zs' of Algebra. The strain was too much on the staff. Within two years two math teachers had left. Dribbling (not always basketballs) the dapper diaper clad freshmen (with their mothers for protection) tried for and made the bas-Honow amTthe responsibility of leadership came to President John Fitzgerald, and the members of the Junior National Honor So- ciety. Mr. Eagan worked late hours that spring replacing broken windows. The freshmen had started baseball practice. Water, water everywhere, and at least the Freshmen swimmers were clean. The young lilting voices of the freshmen made up parts of the Blue and Gold Varsity Show, and Clee Club. Mr Crescenti is still looking for all of the paint that he supplied for the Freshmen Dance. More of it went on the students than the props. To the theme of Frolic Parisicnnc, wc created sidewalk cafes, and even an awful, Eiffel Tower. With the hard work of co-chairmen Pat Cook and Anthony Paolillo, our first dance was a great success. A hectic picnic, and our first final exams nut the final touches to our Freshmen year. Soft Ao ho re 'tyeasi Wc were now sophomores in the truest sense of the word. Wise Fools! Class elections? A trivial matter. By now we were experts at them. With the proficiency of experts we elected Anthony Paolillo, President; Bob Vctrone, Vice President; Judy Hofrichter, Treasurer; Pat Cook, Secretary; and Marcia Seymour, Historian. Oh, those gruesome sophomore subjects. Who ever dreamed of typing on an unlettered keyboard, or disccting a frog? We were moving up in the world to higher things. We could now almost see and hear the speakers at an assembly. By now we had the courage to actually raise our hand to make a contribution in Student Council. From Rags to Riches! Our theme song echoed throughout the halls. We had won the Magazine Drive again! Our heroes of gridiron, court, diamond, and pool were a great deal better but not much bigger. The pass word was Do you think I can play now Coach? Through subtle bribery several even managed to obtain their varsity letters. Athletes were not the only ones who suffered broken bones and aching joints. Three of our classmates had learned how to scream encouragment as cheerleaders. Mrs. Hurder is still recovering from the ulcers she gained while putting on the 1955 Variety Show. Talent was predominately sophomore of course! In 1956 the final curtain of the Blue and Cold Varsity Show, under the direction of Buzzy was dropped. From the marching lines of soldiers to novelty acts, we took our places on stage. Julie DelGuidice, Anthony Paolillo, and Ronnie Cerrito brought the roof down at an assembly with their rendition of Ain't Got No Home. Anyone seen the Ding Dong Daddy from Dumas? We are still looking for him. Take one old bus, two frustrated teachers, a spring day and thirty bouncing, bubbling students, and you have a field trip to Bear Mountain. Oh, look everybody, a baby raccoon, echoed over the park. What caused the severe shortage of colored tissues in East Haven? Could it have been that our Spring Fantasy called for thousands of imitation carnations? The climax was the crowning of the king and queen Bill Hurder and Arleen Vauiso by co-chairmen Pat Perrotti and Lee Zoccano. Although we had been mentally absent for two months, we called back our spirits for more final exams, and another hectic picnic. 'fyean. Upperclassmen! Look out little freshmen--we make the decisions now! As we staggered down the highly polished halls, fell into sparkling homerooms, and heard those familiar chimes, we realized that school was in session again. Another year, another Fire Prevention essay! By this time, winning was old stuff, but one of our members managed to fall on her face while receiving her award. The Battle of Waterloo was NOTHING compared to our class elections. Crawling up out of the dust victorious were: Anthony Paolillo, President; John Backman, Vice-President; Prisco Monaco, Treasurer; Mary Riccio, Secretary; and Marcia Seymour, Historian. Due to another Magazine Drive victory, we were able to make SMALL loans to the town government, finance the Board of Education, and help out where money was concerned. Neither wind, nor rain, nor snow could prevent Mr. Hawtin from portraying Father Time at the Holiday Ball. Hands trembling, knees quaking, seven juniors tripped up to the stage to receive the greatest honor our high school can confer- -induction into the National Senior Honor Society. The Crisis --Where would we find twelve Junior boys willing to wear tuxedos and dance on stage in the Junior Prom Fashion Show? Who will ever know that there were rocks in the Japanese lanterns, grave blankets for grass and hidden moose heads at our Junior Prom? Two exhausted Co-Chairmen, Judy Hofrichter and Bill Hurder, crowned Anita Marottoli and Bob Vetrone, Queen and King of Oriental Paradise. The University of Connecticut was honored to have the presence of two Junior girls and eight Juziior boys from East Haven at the 1957 session of Laurel Girls' and Nutmeg Boys' State. Sock hops were plentiful that year, and several of our Student Council representatives could easily be heard crying-- Get those shoes off the new Gym floor! The football, swimming, and baseball teams would have been lost without the Juniors. The basketball team, predominately Juniors, went on to win the Class B State Championship. Not satisfied to remain well-known in East Haven, we sent three Juniors to the Connecticut All-State Chorus, one to the All-Eastern Chorus at Atlantic City, and in the homemaking line, one of our classmates was elected State Vice-President of the Future Homemakers of America. An impressive, somber Christmas assembly was the setting for the most outstanding event of our four years. Left breathless by his rock n' roll version of We Three Kings of Orient Are, Larry Meola failed to blow out that now famous candle. We assumed our rules as T.S.O. officers, took more final exams, and were promoted for the last time. To celebrate, we had ANOTHER hectic picnic and spent the summer recovering from an excessive consumption of relish, mustard, hot dog and hamburger rolls, lime soda and coconut marshmallows. Se cayi 'tyeasi The sad cries echoed through the halls, Our last year! The last time we would be able to show off our new pencil boxes, and sparkling oxford shoes. In a fixed election the class, via its stuffed ballot box, arrived at John Grieco as President, John Backman Vice-President, Beverly Briglia Secretary, Prisco Monaco Treasurer, and Marcia Seymour Historian. Mr. Hawtin's senior students began to seriously study the unemployment benefits. Mr. Zilli wept to think of the many library books which seniors had buried in gym shorts at the bottom of their lockers. Despite the enemy dust, and sparked by the leadership of Captain John Backman; our football team tied for the Housatonic Championship. The sweet taste of victory over Branford, combined with the hard work of Varsity players, and cheerleaders, made the Football Formal a success. During December Pat Cook was institutionalized. The strain of running the magazine drive had been too much. Her reward was a senior class victory for the 4th consecutive year. Carry your lunch in your pocket, was the pass word of the T.S.O. squad. Flashing their badges, Arden Gustafson and John Grieco served as co-captains. Did you sec that group with the baby blue kncesocks? They were our basketball team. Under captain Bob Vetrone they won the Housatonic Championship. A good question for an argument was, Who works harder, players or cheerleaders? Led by co-captains Judy Sherman and Roberta Tamer, our squad worked hard and deserved a great deal of credit. After finally choosing pink and purple for class colon, we decided to start a yearbook. Editor-in-Chief Frank DeMaio set to work in the little room off the library. Poor Miss Esposito! She soon lost her voice from pleading with Pioneer worken to meet the deadline, and she developed severe writer's cramp from signing passes for seniors. ... . , After seeing all the work that went into class night, co-chairmen Pat Johannescn and Anthony Paolillo decided that the Junior class would run it for us as a token of their high esteem. The hardest working class in the school was sixth period journalism; here somehow or other the senior editors managed to turn out some tremendous articles for our paper, the Comet. Miss Brancati had just recovered from the rigors of girl's field hockey when they started girl’s basketball intramurals. After bribing the referees and threatening their students, the women's and men's faculty basketball teazns beat the senior girls’ and t 3- boys' teams. Hang your heads in shame, seniors; it was the only time you were literally walked upon. We were sony to see our advisor Mr. Fiorcllo leave. He was arrested for Juggling the school accounts so that we could pay our Pioneer bills. Three of the coveted senior awards were snatched by the following students: Barbara Bums won the Betty Crocker Homemaking title, Pat Cook became DAR girl, and John Fitzgerald won the POD speech contest. Student Council president John Fitzgerald and his officers, Frank DeMaio, Vice-President; Dorothy Torello, Secretary, and Judy Hofrichter, Treasurer, may still be heard crying for more Participation in School Activities. With instructions to dress well, and try not to look too ignorant, we made our class trip to the United Nations. All went except the basketball team as Coach was afraid that they would get lost in the big city. One whiff of spring and Captain John Grieco and his baseball team had mentally departed for the back field. A broken diving board and an empty pool was the setting for the last high school swimming meet for co-captains Louis Anastasio and Tippy DeMusis. Our last high school dance was the Senior Prom. Co-chairman Mary Cavanaugh and Bill Porto had been planning it since March. Time was passing, were we? If we were passing, had we been accepted at college? If not did we have to face the cold world so soon. These trivial little questions began to become paramount m our lives. We leave with but one word of advice to the underclassmen. Watch those highly polished halls; they can be pretty slippery at times. fye OCtte (?Cci4 TOM Wc, the Class of 1958, the blue eyed, fair haired, white hope of America, preparing to inarch forward into the world of the SPUTNIK, of international crisis, of interplanetary travel, of splintered security, desire to divide and bequeath our possessions among those secure and loved ones whom wc abandon as we shoot off into outer space. Be it known that the sanest and sharpest of minds have arrived at the following division of goods. To Mr. Garvin we leave a secret Russian Science Teacher (whom wc smuggled into the U.S.A.) so that he may help revamp our Science Department. To Mr. Murray we leave a long range missile so that the chronic members of detention may be ejected into a permanent orbit circling the high school. To Miss Keefe we leave an electronic robat trained to sign late passes. To relieve the school congestion situation we leave a prefabricated 4th floor to be installed upon the roof. To Mr. Tierney wc leave the exhumed bones of his cherished Hexabod. To Mr. Hawtin wc leave our wet galoshes, old candy wrappers, peanut cans, and left over french fries, from our wonderful, interesting, experience, the 10 hour bus trip to the United Nations in New York. Billy Murder leaves his plaid shoulder pad bookmark to Steve Jackson. Audrey Hutson leaves her dimpled chin to Billy Barker so he will have a matching set. Patty Johanncscn leaves her efficiency and the book, Successful Seniors to an inefficient Junior girl. Judy Johnson leaves her collection of paintbrushes and unfinished masterpieces to Mr. Crescent!. Estelle Karjanis leaves her height and ability to play basketball to petite Ann Maganella. Maureen Kcllaher leaves her Beaming, Clcaming, Shining smile and personality to a quiet, closed mouth, wide eyed, pickle-pusscd Freshman. Judy Kcllcrhouse leaves her streamlined haircut to a long, long haired Junior. Larry King leaves his four year membership in the Mickey Mouse Club to a deserving freshman Mouse eteer; he is now attending the Donald Duck Sputnik Club. Earl Komgicbcl bequeaths iiis basketball sneaks and knee socks to Bill Barker, knowing Billy will surely fill them. Carolyn Langclla leaves all her magazine subscriptions from the Senior Class to her brother Anthony; maybe the Junior Class will win the Drive next year. Harriet Lapidcs leaves for a rosy future in a Big Wonderful World. Billy Leona leaves Mr. Fiorello to find another Senior errand boy as capable as he. Ruth MacDonald leaves her courteous manners and warm friendship to Linda Chamberlain. Carmel Maffco leaves her wonderful dancing ability to her brother Freddie, who s a hot hoofer. Anita Marottoli leaves her long hours of working as layout editor to a deserving future Senior on next year's Pioneer Staff. Louise Mascola leaves still wondering why we can not have coffee breaks with doughnuts! Alfred Melillo bequeaths his magnificent mental capacity to Mr. Malonis and his biology class so he can delve into the unknown. Larry Mcola leaves a fire extinguisher to any Junior boy who has a difficult time snuffing candles. Sandra Mikutis leaves her twinkling toes, little nose, executive ability and the saying, Hey you guys, to a dull conversationalist in the Junior Class. Prisco Monaco leaves 10 cans of Prestonc Antifreeze to Mr. Lembo for those cold, cold winter days. Carmen Muro leaves the book, One Thousand Ways to Become A Successful Flirt to Nicky De Maio. Eddie Mursko leaves his quiet manner and shyness? to Don Crasso. Ann Nagy leaves a solid gold banana to be placed in the trophy case of the school so that they will not forget the cute little girl with tl� c nice black hair. The inscription will be To E.H.H.S. where 1 have spent four wonderful years, it will be signed--Ann Banana Nagy. Jeff Watson leaves a lock of his well groomed blond hair to Pat Amarante, to look at and cherish while she walks the lonely halls. Carole Wisting leaves her good nature, and get up and go before class to a slow, four legged, violet eyed, sour-pusted freshman. Frank Zabski bequeaths his short blond, bristle-like crew cut to a suntanned, side burned, ducktailed sophomore. Lee Zoccano leaves his quiet, unassuming facetious ways to Vinnie Virgulto. Raymond Bcndt leaves his record of attendance and his picture to prove he attended this school. W'e neither saw nor heard him. Joan Cowley leaves for North Haven, her native land. Linda Cagliardi leaves her black Danskinds to Miss Brancati so that she can frighten freshman gym classes. Arden Custafson leaves her athletic ability to her twin brothers John and Bill, a double dose of Gustafasonia. Judy Hofrichter leaves for a new state, the state of matrimony. Bobby D'Onofrio leaves his car in trade for a push cart at the First National. Nancy Griffith leaves E. H. having learned how to climb stairs gracefully. John Friberg leaves with a warning to the teachers that he may be interested in a post graduate course. Terry Cavallaro leaves her dimples, smile, quietness and a gold plated plaque with the combination of her locker oc it, to Jane Dc Felice. Shirley Tinari and Marie Cianelli leave Mr. Tierney an Italian Recipe Book and a do-it-yourself Smargasburd kit. Sandy Carlson leaves a box of douglmuts in remembrance of those daily coffee breaks in room 312. Charles De Musis and Betty Blakely leave their portable parking meters and speed parking spaces to any underclassman wfct owns a Cadillac. Sally Granata leaves Mr. Massa with a special adios. Earnest Hill leaves first and foremost. Lois Fasula leaves her industry and scholarship to be divided by underclassmen on the Failure List. James Donnelly leaves still wondering how Miss Callahan's car makes it to school. John Fitzgerald leaves Billy Barker to shovel his way to school next year--alone. Judy Fogarty leaves a barrel of extra freckles to be auctioned off toapale faced Underclassman. Laurie Bowden leaves a gallon of silence to be lightly sprinkled over Study Halls. Gail Filch leaves five of her natural curls to Mr. Crcsccnti. Mary Cavanaugh and Marion Eldridge leave their quietness and practibility to some Junior who is a spendthrift. 1 Joan Henry leaves her Problems book and scat to a Lucky Junior. Louis Anastasio leaves his question asking pamphlet to Vinnie Virgulto. Joseph Amarante leaves his track shoes to a Foxon student so he can make the bus on time. Teddy Arabolos leaves his flirtatious ability to Billy Castellon. Arlccn Vauiso leaves still wondering how Miss Brancati had the patience to survive. John Backman leaves the cafeteria overstocked and operating at a loss since he will no longer devour three full meals. Rosemary Baldassari leaves Miss Rocco in final peace. I Burton Brockett leaves Mr. Sugrue a diamond studded protractor and a whole new trig class. Jean Brown leaves bidding Mrs. McIntosh a final farewell. Frank Bruno leaves the good name of Bruno stamped in all the teacher's minds forever. John Boguniecki leaves his vast English vocabulary to a needy Junior. Ronald Cerrito leaves his junior year in Branford. Larry Flood leaves his height to Bill Barker. Julie DelGudice and John Florio leave everything they cannot stuff into their pockets. Carol Hackbarth leaves Hal to all the future Seniors. Nancy Clough leaves her answers to all the problems tests to next year's make up students. Pat Cook leaves Curley and the Magazine Drive to some unsuspecting underclassmen. 1 Linda Sturges and Carol Catalde leave the school a record of La-de-da-Cha-Cha-Cha in remembrance of their four year term here. John Bruno leaves the pants of his band uniform to Andy Gambardella. Beverly Briglia leaves Mr. Hawtin a box of reducing pills! Happy dieting, Mr. Hawtin. Barbara Bums leaves all her recipes to a freshman home making student. Ronald Schurk leaves his five year subscription to Captain Video and His Cadets to any underclassmen with the great desire to learn through reading. Marcia Seymour leaves her shy way with boys to Sharron Berky. Judith Sherman leaves half of Weed's post where she double parked. James Smith leaves his crew cut to Nancy Griffith; he wonders what she would look like in a real real short hair cut. Richard Spigncsi leaves to his teachers a brother to carry on the Spignesi name. Mildred Stone leaves threatening she is not the only pebble in the Stone family. Brian Sullivan leaves his curly locks to Bcmic Snarski. Roberta Tamer leaves Mr. Hawtin to any unsuspecting junior. Ernest Thompson leaves 212 and Miss Rocco reluctantly; he had to be forcibly removed from his chair and he desperately clutched Miss Rocco's hand as she waved Good-bye. Robert Vetrone leaves his hanger in the cage to Teddy Oberdick, the world's greatest freshman. Anthony Cavallaro leaves his dancing ability to an underclassman with two left feet. Dorothy Torello leaves her brother Buddy, to the mercy of Miss Rocco for four years. Esther Cannon leaves her crinolines to any underclassman who is undernourished. nLois Ursonc leaves her acting ability to some underclassmen interested in drama. Eloise Nazzaro leaves her oversized clothes, the result of strict dieting to any underclassman who thinks she can grow into them. Celia Neumann leaves her post at the up-ramp to Regi Almouri who can block that line. Patricia O'Connell leaves Mr. Lembo still wondering how she escaped an eight car collision at a double intersection. Anthony Paolillo leaves Mr. Marshall in peace or pieces. Patty Perrotti leaves her laryngitis to next year's cheerleaders. Marie Piscitelli leaves her ghost to haunt her post so next year's lucky Senior won't be as lonely as she. William Porto leaves his spare golf balls and a pound of sand from the local sand trap to Coach Crisafi. Susan Pratzner leaves her ability to talk fast and walk the halls to any Junior girl who can get away with it. Mason Prentice leaves his chemistry’ e SStl to anyone brave enough to finish them. Mary Riccio leaves Bill Pite to reach his peak next basketball season. Pat Romano leaves Miss Leary with a tear in his eye, as the beautiful friendship they had ends, for he will be late for school no more. Estelle Rossi leaves her Mexican Hat and double parked burro to Larry Pancho Meola and Mr. Hawtin. Sal Russo leaves his ability to next years sports editor to surprise Mr. Marshall and get the column in on time. Douglas Sanford makes like a tree and leaves. George Scharf leaves his bright eyes and dimpled chin to an underclassman. Richard Waligroski leaves everything . . . but Rosemary. George Beliler leaves Donnie Stenham to trudge to school alone. Josephine Botta leaves as the only female member of the Road Saints. Russell Burton leaves his record of perfect attendance. Frank DeMaio leaves the little room off the library, his favorite padded cell. Jolm Grieco h aves lus catcher's mitt and 18 broken hearts to any lonely baseball player. It shall be known that this last will and testament, duly authorized, sanforized, and finalized, is hereby published with the full acknowledgement and consent of representatives, members, delegates, and creatures of the graduating class of 1958 and may be acted upon in the event of the mass annihilation of the class. Witnessed by-- Signed by-- , Will Committee Judy Johnson Sarah Esposito Terry Cavallaro on Sandra Carlson March 7, 1958 Susan Pratzner Time: 1978 Place: The Universe - Outer Space Come on Marie, hurry up Ruthie, run faster Esther. Oh be quiet, Dottie. We are going to miss the rockets, all four of them. Listen. Five, four, three, two, one, zero—blast off! See, I told you so; we missed them. The whole class of 58 has left the earth except the four of us. Sob, sob, sob. Our only consolation is the possession of the four telescopes; let's retire to the observatory. Dottie, are you focused yet? Yes, there is that new planet Bogamus, with John Boguniecki, as king. As he is strolling through his mines, he stops to give orders to Bob Vetrone, who is looking for Brockettine, the invisible metal. Continuing his Stroll, he meets Carol Hackbarth and Harriet Lapides, two very prominent engineers, making plans for the Rocket X. Is that Josephine Botta? Yes, it is. She is head mechanic of Rocket X. My, has that girl developed! --Scientifically. Here comes her Hot-Rocket Club now. They are scheduled for a meeting at Chez DeMusis at 5800. Sitting around the table waiting for Big Joe are A1 Melillo, Ernie Hill and Ernest Thompson. Those cute space waitresses are Weed Pratzner, Legs Gustafson and Garrulous Griffith. To entertain this cryptic crowd is John Bruno's Band consisting of Richard Spignesi, the wailing trumpeter; Ronald Cerrito, beating on the drums; George Behler on his hot sax; and Lois Fasula and Marion Eldridge on Twin Pianos. Oh look who is singing the No. 1 tune from Neptune, Radiation Dust Gets in My Eyes. It's Lois, Lois Ursone and Anthony Cavallaro. Here come the special guests, Mr. and Miss Solar System, known to the Class of 58 as Julius DelGuidice and Shirley Tinari. What a stunning pair! Oh, the club lights are growing dim. I have lost contact with outer space. Do you see anything, Esther? Yes, as I look through my telescope at the star sprinkled atmosphere, I see that magnificient silver passenger rocket ship owned by John Fitzgerald, notorious spaceman of the 20th century. Wait, something is wrong; they are out of fuel. They'll have to make an emergency landing on Saturn. Ah, a perfect one point landing. Who's that working under that dilapidated spaceship? It can't be, but it is--John Friberg and Larry Flood, co-owners of the Saturn Spaceship Service Station. Here come Audrey Hutson and Sally Granata to refuel the ship. Floating out of the spaceship door comes the stewardess, Celia Neumann, wearing the chemise spacesuit designed by the New York fashion expert, Judy Johnson. Next come the co-captains of the spaceship, Joe Amarante and Bobby D'Onofrio. Many of the passengers are coming out to stretch their elastic spacesuits, invented and manufactured by the famous chemists, John Grieco and Prisco Monaco. Floating back to their seats, they blast off again on the way to Planet Arabolia, recently discovered by the famous astronomer, Teddy Arabolos. As I watch them pass by the moon, I see Louis Anastasio trying to sell his book on Louie's Laws in Plane Geometry, to the moon men. They are landing on Arabolia now! They made it. As the passengers depart, I see Barbara Bums who is going to establish a cooking school to teach cooking under atmospheric pressure because Carol Catalde's Atomic Cake Mix can only be used in certain atmospheric conditions. There is Laurie Bowden, Secretary of Outer Space, visiting Arabolia for the debut of the Mursko Marvels, produced and directed by Eddie Mursko, starring Terry Cavallaro and George Scharf, that famous skating team. The passengers are driven from the Rocket Field by Jean Brown's Space Mobile Service. Ray Bendt seems to be the official ambassador and guide of the planet. He's greeting Estelle Karjanis and Carmel Maffeo who are visiting Arabolia as one portion of their travels. They are on an Around the Universe In Eighty Days wager trip. Pat Johannesen and Pat Cook have invented a new typewriter called the Rocket-riter, which is widely used throughout the Universe. It is a vitalized, space-magnetized and dynamized machine which operates (via the hypnotic power of the typist) by itself. My telescope is blurring; they've all faded away. I'm focused but look what I see! I see Cowley's planet but something is definitely wrong! There are no women except Joan Cowley, queen of Cowley planet. Look, Carmen Muro is chasing her around a rocket. It seems that Joan is getting pretty discouraged because she is calling a meeting to figure out a way to get these Males?? off her planet. There are those two athletes, Bill Porto and Earl Komgiebel, trying to organize a knitting club using supersonic knitting needles. Gosh, things are dull! Lee Zoccano is trying to grow members of the opposite sex; he plans to sell them wholesale. Oh, no, the fellows have planned a card party and fashion show. The co-chairmen are Skip Prentice and Jimmy Smith. Look at that foursome over there. They're playing supersonic scrabble with live letters. Why it's Frank Bruno, Larry Meola, James Donnelly and Larry King. Oh, wait the fashion show is just beginning, can it be?? Yes, it is! John Backman and Bill Leona are modeling Bermuda shorts and the latest chemise blouses designed by that fabulous curly-haired designer, John Florio. Billy Hurder, Brian Sullivan and Jeff Watson are looking for a Branford Point on Cowley's Planet (to go swimming, naturally). Directing the serious side of life on Cowley Planet is Frank DeMaio, hiding behind a big editor's desk, feverishly trying to proofread the late edition of the Interplanetary Times. Copy-boy, Doug Sanford is waiting on his jet-propelled roller skates to rush it to the printing presses. There he goes! ! ! Oh no, no!! He just collided with Russell Burton who was bringing a lunch tray in from Schurk's Space Pharmacy for Editor DeMaio. As Cowley's Planet disappears from sight, we see Frank Zabski, Ag Paolillo, Burton Brockett and Richie Wali-groski making a vain attempt to leave the all male populated planet in space-hopping boats. Train your telescopes to the East. What's this I see! Girls, girls, girls all over the place. No men! There's Sandy Carlson, head lieutenant for the Army of Amazona, with her two sergeants, Linda Gagliardi and Judy Hof-richter, drilling their latest recruits, Gail Fuchs, Louise Mascola, Ann Nagy and Carol Wisting on the proper use of supersonic ray guns! No! I'm seeing things! It can't be, Yes! it's Sal Russo. He's Sultan of the Amazons, and he is surrounded by a group of exotic dancers. Great Scott, that's Rosemary Baldassare and Patty Perrotti doing that fabulous new dance step, the Space Samba. Wait, there's more! Beverly Briglia is feeding his grapes and there's Betty Blakeley fanning him. What a life! There beyond the strange orange mist, do you see a peculiar race track with miniature jet scooters? It's a competition. Nancy Clough, Sandy Mikutis and Estelle Rossi are tearing up the track in jet scooters with 30 feet fan belt exhausts. Looks like Sandy's going to take the race. Oh no, do you see those four girls over there in the cheering section? Why it's Arleen Vauiso, Roberta Tamer, Judy Sherman and Mary Riccio wearing aeridized nylon acetate cheering outfits. They're jumping eight feet into the air and shouting, Let's win the Intercollegiate Space Motor Jet Scooter Trophy! Those tall spires must be the University. Yes, I can just barely see Anita Marotolli, Linda Sturges and Mary Cavanaugh in scanty space clothing concentrating in their study cells where they absorb the vibrations projected by the master brain situated at the center of the University. It's a possible doctorate, an AMA or a ZON for them. Doesn't this unusual planet have a name? Oh, I spy Pat O'Connell painting with phosphorescent permanent paint a large road sign in Russonian--Ah, ha, so it is the strange female civilization of Russonia. That road sign reads Speed Limit 263 miles per hour and there goes Millie Stone violating it in her atomic-powered Jaquar. She's carrying Eloise Nazzaro, Marie Cianelli and Judy Fogarty in the rumble seat. They must be rushing to see the first performance of the Girl's Gravity ball team. Joan Henry is leaping into the air and Maureen Kellaher, Judy Kellerhouse and Carolyn Langella are floating after her to recover the ball and make an outer space touchback. Marcia Seymour, always the non-conformist, seems to be climbing a giant orchid. Yes, she is and she's waving. Let's wave. Good-bye Marcia, good-bye. Oh, how tragic — how horrible. How appropriate our good-bye was. I believe the orchid has swallowed Marcia. Now the orchid is waving good-bye. Farewell Planet Russonia. Bob Vetronc--Bob, wc present you this Mirror. In case no one is around, you can always talk to yourself. Marion Eldridge--A megaphone so we can hear your soft voice. Joan Cowley--Blinders--so some of the boys will have a fighting chance. Anita Marottoli—A pass to get out of school early instead of always working so late. Lois Fasula--No-dose pills so you will be able to stay awake while studying for exams at college. Judy Hofrichter--A note giving you permission to sing Christmas Carols during Advanced Biology. Mr. Malonis never did give you your chance! Linda Sturgcs--A calendar so you can check off the days until your wedding. Linda Gagliardi--To Linda we leave a warning to stay out of the Payne Whitney Gym. Bill Porto--A new driver's license to legalize your driving on the moon. Audrey Hutson--A pair of knitting needles, just in case you ever lose the ones we've seen so often in Problems. Pat Johannesen--A Comet for all the times you've entertained us with your advertisements for the Comet. Louise Mascola--A rattle because you are one of the youngest members of our class; we thought you could rock, rattle, and roll. Celia Neumann--A brown wig just in case you ever tire of being a redhead. Marie Piscitelli--A key. We thought this would be one key that you wouldn't have on your piano. Jeff Watson--A pair of hand cuffs. We hope these will help to keep Patty forever at your side. May you grow old together. Sal Russo--Gas Pump. We hope this will help to cut down on your gas bill for your trips around East Haven. Mary Riccio--Throat lozenger. We've all heard your cheering voice and thought maybe these would come in handy. Larry King--A crown because we thought you should have a crown to fit your royal name of King. Theresa Cavallaro--Terry cloth dog to match your nickname Terry. Marie Cianelli--Marie, here is a car all your own so you won't have to borrow Bobby's. Eddie Mursko--A bell so you can finally make some noise. Laurie Bowden--A horn for a very quiet senior. Please blow it and avoid traffic Jams. Gail Fuchs--A free lunch. We hope this is one day you don't leave the school hungrily chewing your book covers. Joan Henry--A car. We thought this would come in handy on your trips from Momauguin to Foxon. It certainly doesn't use much gas. Robert D'Onofrio--Permanent late pass because we know how often you've needed a pass for homeroom and have wandered the lonely halls searching for one. Julie DelGuidice--A pink comb to keep his coal-black locks in place. Larry Meola--Larry, we give you a book of Christmas Carols because we don't want you to ever forget your solos in our Christmas assemblies. Ronald Cerrito--A picture of Anita, so you will never forget her after you leave school. Arleen Vauiso--A pair of stilts so we will be able to see you going off the stage tonight. Richard Champagne--A diploma, just in case. Richard Spignesi--A P.O.D. book, to remind you of all the times you accidentally mislaid it before tests. John Bruno--A suitcase for all the answer sheets you have used this year. Mason Prentice--A bottle of waving lotion, to keep your curly hair in place. Sandy Carlson--A sailor uniform so you can join the navy and be among friends. Millie Stone--A smaller sweater. Reggie's is really too big. Estelle Rossi--A pair of shoes that squeek so we'll know when you're in the area. Beverly Briglia--Bottle of paint remover to remind you of the day the bucket of paint fell on your head! Anthony Paolillo--Package of yeast--because we expect you will rise to great things. Jimmy Smith--A can of corn, to remind you of the corny jokes you tell. Judy Fogarty—Since you're planning a trip to California, here's a pair of roller skates to cut traveling expenses. You will probably get there faster. John Boguniecki--You were often late for school. Here is a clock so that you can plan and be consistantly late in the future. William Leona—Social Security Benefits so you may retire your car to the automobile happy hunting ground. Marcia Seymour--A siren because underneath your shy charm and reserve we feel you have the ambition and the potential talent to become one. John Backman--A letter of condolence from Curly sympathizing with your loss. Carole Wisting--A telephone to remind you of the happy hours you have spent as an operator for the Bell Telephone Company. Louie Anastasio--A car. We always see you in your car Lou. Just in case it breaks down, try this one. Here's one shrinking pill so you'll fit. Ted Arabolis--A piece of string. Here's a piece of string to add to your line Ted. Jim Donnelly--Sleeping pills. We hope these sleeping pills will help you in the future; we know you didn't find it difficult sleeping in class. Joe Amarante--A noise maker so that we know you're in town. Richard Walagroski--A sport car with two seats, just so you and Rosemary can ride alone. Burton Brockett--A picture of Mr. Sugrue, your favorite teacher. Prisco Monaco--A helium filled balloon because we know that you like to fly high. John Fitzgerald--A bone, to remind you of your nickname. John Grieco--A broken heart belonging to an anonymous Senior girl. Eloisc Nazzaro--A man to take up to Mt. Ida with you since it's not a co-ed college. Roberta Tamer--A box of Pep to remind you of how active you were in high school and some Geritol for the future. Shirley Tinari--A megaphone. You always had of soft voice. We think this megaphone will help us to hear you. John Florio--A private eye to watch over Genevieve. Lee Zoccano--A portable wall safe (which fits any wall) for the safety of your valuables. Harriet Lapides--A pair of taps, so we can hear you coming. Carol Catalde--A bottle of mercurochrome and a prayer for your first patient. Maureen Kellaher--A pair of knitting needles to pick up all those stitches you dropped. Carmen Muro--A stale sandwich. Since you have been guilty of petty thievery, stealing Ruth MacDonald's lunch, the class awards you this stale sandwich found in a first floor locker in 1943. Patty Perrotti--An Arthur Murray dance book just in case you should ever run out of dance routines. Fill out the enclosed form and they'll send you Arthur Murray. Nancy Clough—Suntan lotion. You'll need it for California. No more cold weather for you, Nancy. Pat O'Connell--A petticoat to replace the one you lost in the halls. Betty Blakeley—Just a little hope for your hope chest. Nancy Griffith--Adhesive tape so others will have a chance to talk when you're in the arc®. Sandra Mikutis--Pin because you are always so neat and just as sharp as a pin. Carolyn Langella--You have always done a fine job in our magazine drive. So here is a free magazine. You can subscribe to the rest. Jean Brown - -Bottle of liquid make-up to cover up your blush. Lois Ursone--A piece of mink; your father can supply the rest. Frank Bruno--Frank since you are always such a helping hand and considered the Father of your homeroom, here are your slippers, pipe, and paper. Larry Flood--A space helmet to wear when you take those frequent mental trips into space during class. Douglas Sanford--A snorkel and fins so that you can get to the bottom of things. Earl Komgiebel--A bushel basket-Because of your brilliant career on the basketball court, we give you your own basket. Pat Cook--A book of knowledge in case you ever discover you don't know something. George Behler--A can of beans, just one of many, George, that you've handled in the First National. Brian Sullivan--A brick because we think you're a solid citizen and have an Irish temper. Judy Sherman--A hollywood contract so you can be a big star that twinkles. Esther Cannon--Your own private helicopter so that you can hop around the country and maybe hover over Illinois. Judy Johnson--A pony tail for the one that galloped away. Ruth MacDonald--A strong box so Carmen will stay out of your lunch. Charles DeMusis--A new jaguar, fresh from the jungles of Africa. Frank Zabski--George Scharf's old date book. Maybe you can learn the tricks of the trade. Frank DeMaio--A special vote of thanks from the Senior Class for courageous and skillful Pioneering. Anthony Cavallaro--A barber's comb to help you in the future. A1 Melillo--Seasick pills and a stomach pump to take into the Navy. Sally Granata--A bunny rabbit because she's partial to bunnies. Connie Maffeo--Laughing pills so you'll always have your sense of humor. Russell Burton--A bell so you'll come up fighting each round. Estelle Karjanis--An official transfer from East Haven High School to Howard Johnson's Counter. Anne Nagy--A mouse, to remind you of your nickname. Ernest Hill--A tube of cement glue, so you'll stay put for a while. George Scharf--A mimeograph machine so you can give the same line to every girl. Ernest Thompson--A motor vehicle manual so that you will remember to drive on the road. Ray Bendt—A box to keep all the old train stubs in, in case you want to return. Carole Hackbarth--A new baton to replace the one you twirled out during the past four years. Judy Kellerhouse--A battleship so you can be shipshape for future maneuvers. Sue Pratzner--Alphabet soup so that you'll never be speechless. Dorothy Torello--A failure notice so you can be with the old gang for once, the wrong thinkers. Mary Cavanaugh--An automatic laughing machine so that if you don't get our jokes, we'll never know it. John Friberg—A pair of Blinders for his next trip to Sweden, so he'll look at the sights and I don't mean girls. Ronnie Schurk--Some money to buy a gift for yourself instead of Miss Rocco. Arden Gustafson--A home permanent so that your head will be covered with ringlets and you'll be Curly Gustafson. Rosemary Baldassare--An hour glass to remind you as time goes by of your shapely figure. Bill Hurder--A special award to celebrate your title - Fashion Plate of '58. Barbara Bums--A cook book to commemorate your Betty Crocker Award. Josephine Botta--A collapsible Volkswagon which can be carried in your purse. THE CLASS OF 1958 APPRECIATES THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISERS Instruction on all instruments East Haven Music Center Compliments of First Selectman Dominick Ferraro BEST WISHES CONNECTICUT STEEL fm Congratulations and the best of luck! We at Loring are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photographs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you are sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices! 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