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

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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

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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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WILLIAM BLAKESLEE “Bill” Some people please us in spiteof their faults Fun-loving . . . enjoys making people happy . . . fond of a certain Senior majorette . . . willing to lend a helping hand . . . makes friends easily . . . a field in electronics lies ahead. Audio-Visual Club CATHERINE BORSELLA “Cathy” Courteous and gentle in all her ways A fine and sincere friend . . . neat dresser ... “I can’t wait to graduate” . . . the longer you know her, the nicer she seems . . . has a special outside interest . . . future as a dental assistant. Student Council CATHERINE BOUFFARD “Cathy” Sweet and understanding . . . loves to talk . . . never a dull moment . . . the Chant’s biggest fan ... a tiny bundle of charm . . . sensible and sincere . . . “Nobody ever tells me anything!” . . . nursing ahead. Intramurals; Pep Club; Modern Language Club ereuer ooSe. NANCY BOUCHTON “Nance” Kindness and sincerity are a way of life Lots of laughs and always ready to go . . “I lost five pounds—isn’t that great?” . . . always friendly, ready to help . . . “Look at all this homework!” Pep Club; Pioneer Write-Up Committee JOHN BRASILE “John” A clown for fun, hut a friend for life Full of pep and fun . . . carefree, casual manner . . . never a quiet moment . . . friendly . . . with a gleam of mischief in his eye . . . good-looking . . . business world lies ahead. ALFREDA BRICANTE “Al” Beauty is a joy forever Pretty and petite ... a lady in every sense of the word . . . radiant personality . . . colorful wardrobe . . . Oh those eyes! . . . “Where’s Rose?” . . . never at a loss for words . . . will enter business college. Pep Club; F.H.A.; Drama Club; Senior Executive Board LINDA BOUCHTON “Shorty” Good things come in small packages Seen dailv in her blue Falcon . . . petite and cute . . . long hair ... a good friend . . . planning for marriage. SHARON BROCKWAY “Shar” Always talking, always gay, this will always he her way Bubbling personality . . . makes friends fast . . . “Isn’t that comical!” . . . smile for everyone . . . true and sincere friend ... a good reason why gentlemen prefer blondes . . . college bound. Pep Club; Cheerleader; Comet Business Board; Junior Prom Committee; Usherette; Intramurals; Senior Executive Board 29