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

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STEVEN BAKER “Beach Boy” Life’s a pleasant institution; let us take it as it comes Peekin’’ Steve . . . always smiling and laughing . . . E.H.U.S.’s own Ringo Starr . . . wonderful personality . . . makes friends easily . . . hard working . . . amicable ... a homeroom favorite . . . “But I was only late by a few seconds!” Never without words, never without friends A laugh-a-minute . . . takes life as it comes . . . typical practical joker . . . big surprises come in small packages . . . always in motion . . . business college ahead. D.E.C.A. ROSANNE BALZANO “Rose” Softly speak and sweetly smile Quiet friendliness . . . niceness is a habit . . . sweet smile ... a bit of fun, a bit of quiet . . . always a lady . . . a true friend . . . will enter the world of business. Fire Prevention Award LILLIAN BARBATO “LIT A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity to freshen into smiles Friendly and sincere . . . always willing to help . . . gay and carefree personality ... a truly loyal friend . . . planning for a career in the business world. Pep Club; F.B.L.A.; Student Council an cl 9°,n9 one Ln ow5 n ot wh ere, DENNIS BARILE “Denny” Be yourself and make yourself someone worth being “No, no, no!” . . . dark, good looks . . . sharp dresser . . . ambitious, considerate. and bright . . . “Where’s the Cricket?” . . . loyal, trustworthy friend . . . . a future in business management lies ahead. Student Council; Sophomore Dance Committee; Comet Business Board; Senior Slave Dance Committee DAVID BARNIKOW “Bamy” Why worry about today; tomorrow is fust around the corner Quiet until you get to know him . . . takes his time when doing things . . . easy-going . . . liked by all . . . spends most of his time working . . . anchors a weigh. LINDA BASEL “Lyn” Good nature and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings Intellectually curious . . . cliques bore her . . . always willing and ready to help . . . hard working girl . . . always busy . . . beneath the level of her calmness a mischievous spirit lies . . . looking forward to college. National Junior Honor Societv; Essay Contest Winner; Clee Club; Library Club; Pep Club; Intramurals; Junior Executive Board; Pioneer Write-Up Co-Editor CARL BELBUSTI “Carl” Let no man tell me how to lead my life Takes life as it comes ... a regular guy . . . considerate . . . homework postponed indefinitely . . . never a bad word for anyone . . . sharp dresser .. . friends, friends, friends. 27

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PASQUAL E. APUZZO “Pat” Coolness, absence of heat and haste, indicate fine qualities Often seen but seldom heard . . . aspires to great heights in life . . . quiet and understanding . . . diligent student . . . good disposition . . . easy to get along with . . . mild manner . . . Pat plans to enter religious life. Art Show CLAIRE BABCOCK Babe” Happiness and mischief shine in her eyes Shiny, black hair and dark brown eyes . . . even in the morning she can smile! . . . ambitious . . . loves a good laugh . . . plans on studying dressmaking. Glee Club; F.H.A.; Drama Club; Senior Slave Dance Committee. ANTHONY ARMINIO “Tony” Everyone loves a lover A sweet smile and shining eyes ... a real gentlemman . . . gives the impression of being quiet at first, but quite on the contrary ... a ladies’ man . . . always in his green car . . . business world ahead. ✓ mm MARY ARONSON “Mary” Lovely blonde hair . . . sparkling blue eves ... a smile for everyone . . . gets along easily with all ... a good friend . . . fun-loving . . . planning a hairdressing career. FRANK AVITABILE “Frank” Let knowledge grow from more to more Good grades come easily to this Senior . . . quite the actor ... an eye for the opposite sex . . . skeptical and always questioning . . . liked by all . . . Frank is college bound. Student Council; Intranmrals; Boys’ State be out on roa JOAN AVITABILE “Jo” Live, love, laugh and be happy A twinkle of mischief in her eye . . . long, beautiful, black hair . . . Mr. Cohen’s favorite chemistry student . . . witty . . . “Oh, tisli!” . . . school isn’t her favorite pastime . . . future holds college for Joan. ROBIN AYR “Bird” Climb high, climb far, your goal the sky, your aim the star Warm . . . genuine friendliness . . . a smile for everyone . . . good companion to all . . . knows what she wants and goes after it . . . carefree yet conscientious . . . wonderful listener and adviser ... an asset to any college. Intramurals; Sophomore Executive Board: Sophomore Dance Committee; Pep Club; Modem Language Club: Junior Class Vice-President; Junior Prom Committee; Comet Business Board; Physical Education Club; Comet Business Manager; Pioneer Write-Up Committee; Junior Dance Committee. FLORA BAGNOLI “Flo” Where there is laughter, there are people; and where there are people, there are friends. A small girl with a big voice . . . good companion . . . personable . . . always has a pleasant “hi” ... a career in hairdressing lies ahead. Student Council Historian; Girls’ Basketball Team; Intramurals; D.E.C. A.; Pep Club 26

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PAUL BELBUSTI “Paul” Let all the fun come my way for Vll handle it. Sports-minded . . . fishing comes first . . . always joking, never serious . . . easy-going . . . friendly . . . “Let me drive” . . . personality plus . . . Paul plans to further his education. LOUISE BIGIO “Lois” Good nature is the key to all hearts Her quiet way fools many . . . always into mischief ... “I could care less” . . . deep black hair . . . not a moment passes by unused. JEAN BERGER “Jeanie” Silence is Golden A friend to all . . . well-liked and respected . . . quiet until you know her . . . smart dresser . . . personable . . . hard worker . . . sweet smile . . . desires a future as an airline stewardess. Sophomore Executive Board; Student Council FRANCES BERNARDO “Chink” On earth there is little worth a sigh, and nothing worth a tear Pleasing personality . . . smile for all . . . “I shall be quiet for no one” . . . really argues her point . . . makes friends easily . . . always time for fun . . . business college in store. Student Council; Intramurals; Girls’ Basketball Team RUSSELL BEST “Russ” Let a man be known by his few words One of Mr. Longo’s A.V. experts . . . his quiet nature hides wise and worthy thoughts . . . true friend to all who know him . . . sure to succeed ... a mad car enthusiast. Physical Education Club; Intra-murals; Audio-Visual Club Jlie loncj L rown ci iL Lf, ore me SUZY BIANCHI “Suz We are such stuff as dreams are made on A friend to all . . . bundle of enthusiasm . . . amateur psychologist . . . always ready to help . . . biology teachers are this girl’s weakness . . . future asset on campus . . . “only 192 days till Christmas.’ Beacon Staff; Valedictorian of Commencement Exercises; Secretary of Commencement Committee; Student Council; Drama Club—Vice-President; Modem Language Club; Comet Editor; Pioneer Copy Co-Editor; Usherette; Junior Honor Society'; National Honor Society—President; Science Fair Winner; E. H. Exchange Club Talent Show Winner; English Award; E. H. Education Association Essay Winner; Fire Prevention Essay Winner MELANIE BIKNAITUS “Melanie” Sincerity is the badge of a true friend Long, beautiful, brown hair . . . stylish dresser . . . transfer from Hillhouse in her Senior year . . . always smiling . . . friendly to all . . . college ahead . . . quiet and ladylike. DONNA BILCER “Bulge” The only way to have a friend is to be one Fun-loving and sincere . . . never at a loss for words . . . ready to lend a sympathetic ear . . . kind words for all . . . enthusiastic and excitable . . . “I was so embarrassed!” . . . understanding ... a future nurse. Glee Club; Drama Club; Sophomore Dance Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Dance Committee; Pep Club; Comet Business Board; Pioneer Write-Up Committee 28