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

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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

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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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 CORDON BROWN “Gordy” Men of few words are the best of men Competent gentleness . . . neat and precise . . . appealing blue eyes . . . normally quiet but talkative during biology . . . combines looks with personality . . . Latin scholar . . . college ahead. Fire Prevention Poster Winner MARILYN BRUNELLE “Mar” Good things come in small packages Little girl with a big laugh . . . loads of fun . . . full of pep ... I can’t explain it” . . . the “little” cheerleader ... a good friend to all . . . college bound. Student Council; Cheerleader; Senior Executive Board; Varsity Ball Committee EDWARD BRUNO “Ed” Be yourself, Init make yourself someone worth being Everyone’s friend . . . capable and composed . . . easy-going . . . good-natured ... an energetic and ambitious student . . . What did you get for number 14?” ... a medical career ahead. Exchange Award for Scholarship and Leadership; Intramurals; Sophomore Executive Board; Student Council ROBERT BRUSTMAN “Bobby” Make the most of life you may— life is short and wears away Always seen but seldom heard? . . . worries little, studies less . . . always around where mischief lurks . . . fun to be with . . . barber school is forthcoming. Basketball; Football not WILLIAM BURNS “Bill” In harmony with the world One of Mr. Sapiro's ace clarinet players .. . easy-going, likeable guy . . . member of E. H.'s aquamen . . . teachers beware! . . . studious lad . . . quick remarks . . . headed for college. Band; Swimming Team; Intramurals; Connecticut All-State Band 30 MARY FRANCES BYRNE “Mar” A sweet and charming lass is she, a nicer girl could never be Always quiet and ladylike . . . very fashionable dresser . . . always smiling and friendly . . . active girl . . . all-around personality . . . pretty blonde hair . . . college bound. Sophomore Class Treasurer; Intramurals; Pep Club; Sophomore Dance Committee; Jamboree Committee; Junior Class Treasurer; Junior Dance Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Assistant Class Treasurer; Comet Business Board; Modern Language Club; Pioneer Advertising Co-Editor; Physical Education Club MARIE CACACE “Marie” Do your best and you will succeed Always gay and happy . . . pleasant personality . . . maxes friends easily . . . willing and able helper . . . witty . . . seeks a career in the business world. SUSAN CAINE “Sue” A good and happy nature shines; her friendship ’round the heart entwines Warm and genuinely friendly . . . sensible and sincere . . . conscientious student . . . easy to get along with . . . understanding ... a friend to all . . . always willing to lend a hand . . . headed for college. Freshman Executive Board: Clee Club; Sophomore Dance Committee; Jamboree Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Pep Club; Pioneer Write-Up Committee; Comet Staff; Comet Business Board; Junior Executive Board; Junior Dance Committee