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Fall 2007 Editors Steve Narracci and Terri Vitale

East Haven High SchoolAlumni Association Newsletter

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Lisa DeGenaro ’91 Joseph Federation ’77 Robert Guarino ’79

Edward LeMaire ’84 Jody Longley ’86 Patricia Scussel ’85

HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2007

The 2007 Hall of Fame Class will be inducted at the 21st Annual Hall of Fame Awards, Sunday, November 18, at theCountry House, East Haven. Patricia Scussel ’85 and Joseph Federation ’77 will receive the Distinguished GraduateAward. Athletes being honored are: Robert Guarino ’79, Edward Lemaire ’84, Jody Longley ’86, and Lisa DeGenaro ’91.

Scussel holds a degree in Communications from Albertus Magnus College and an MBA from the University ofNew Haven. She is the Executive Director of the Greater New Haven Leadership Center, which offers several programs forpotential and current leaders in the Greater New Haven Area. In addition, she has served as executive director of theprograms of the New Haven Network for Public Education since 2006, and was instrumental in creating the New HavenChamber of Commerce Not-for-Profit Resource Council in 2004. She currently serves on several boards and committees inthe region, including Advisory Board for Albertus’ Master of Arts in Leadership program, the Nominating Committee forthe Girl Scouts Connecticut Trails Council, and the Awards Breakfast Committee for the Association of VolunteerAdministrators of Greater New Haven. In 2001 she was the recipient of New Haven Business Times’ annual “Forty under40” award, a 2005 recipient of the magazine’s “Twenty Noteworthy Women” award and in 2004 was named a “Rising Star”by Business New Haven.

Patti has written numerous articles for Catalog Age Magazine, New Haven Register, Connecticut BusinessJournal, Chamber Forum, and Profile Magazine. As a lifelong resident of East Haven, she is an active volunteer in thearea as a member of the Junior League of Greater New Haven, co-chair of a School Co-op program with Timothy Dwight

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School, and currently serves on the board as CommunityCouncil Director. In addition, she has served as a Read-Aloud Volunteer with School Volunteers of New Haven,has been a CCD teacher for 18 years, and during the springand summer is an assistant coach for the Foxon RecreationLeague. She has been a part of numerous committeesfocusing on issues including education and homelessness,as a volunteer for ALSO-Cornerstone’s annual Pizza Fest,and the United Way’s Day of Caring.

Federation is a twenty-six year veteran of the U.S.Air Force retiring in 2003 from the Pentagon at the grade ofChief Master Sergeant where he directed airbornereconnaissance operations for Headquarters Air Force. Hecompleted his undergraduate studies at the University ofMaryland, and received a degree in business managementat the University of Phoenix. Joe also is a graduate of theDefense Language Institute in Russian Studies and holdsan Associates Degree in Interpreting and Translating fromthe Community College of the Air Force. Throughout hismilitary career he managed programs providing diverseintelligence support to Air Force and Joint Service SpecialOperations forces worldwide. He is a combat veteran ofOperations SOUTHERN WATCH, UPHOLD DEMOCRACY,DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, and other sensitivemissions where he flew as a mission director on numerousreconnaissance operations, amassing over 10,000 flighthours. His military decorations include the Bronze Star,the Meritorious Service Medal and sixteen Air Medals forhis service during the Cold War and Operation DesertStorm. In 1998, he received a National Intelligence Citationfrom the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and in2003 was recognized by the Secretary of Defense for hisservice in support of the global war on terrorism. Presently,Joe is a consultant employed by the Riverside ResearchInstitute of New York City as the Technical Advisor to theHeadquarters, U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff forIntelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Mostrecently, he managed the development of policy onoperational employment of all Air Force manned andunmanned reconnaissance aircraft as liaison between AirForce Reconnaissance Systems Program Office and variousnational-level intelligence agencies and Headquarters, U.S.Air Force.

DeGenaro was a four year starter and captain ofthe softball team in her senior year. She was also a threeyear letter winner and captain of the cross country team.During her junior and senior years, she was named to theAll-Housatonic and All-State Teams and compiled a .384batting average with 20 RBI’s, 9 stolen bases in her junioryear and .482 average with 25 RBI’s and 10 stolen bases inher senior year. As a junior she was selected to play in theNutmeg Games and after graduation attended QuinnipiacUniversity.

LeMaire was named to the All-Housatonic HockeyTeam in his junior and senior years and was second teamAll-State in his senior year. He is considered to be one ofthe finest hockey players to play at East Haven. As captainof the team in his senior year, he had a total of 36 goals and36 assists and ended his career setting a school record

with 182 points. In the summer of 1984 he participated inHockey Night in Boston. In the winter of 1985 he playedJunior B hockey in Chatham, Ontario, participated in theOlympic Trials and the following year moved to Junior A inSudbury, Ontario. From 1988-90 he played professionalhockey in France for LeVesinet Paris and in 1988 he was theleague’s scoring champion with 50 goals and 45 assists.He was a member of the 1992 French National Hockey Teamand was formerly the Director of Drummond HockeySchools. With over twent-four years of coaching experienceEd is currently an instructor at The Rinks in Shelton.

Longley participated in two sports lettering infootball and baseball. He was named to the All-HousatonicTeam in his junior and senior years and the All-State Teamin his senior year. During his junior year he rushed for 1095yards for an average of 7.3 per carry, scored 14 touchdowns,had 10 interceptions, and 56 tackles. In his senior year hescored 12 touchdowns (out of a team total of 17) and hadkickoff returns of 85 and 90 yards. He ended his career with27 TD’s 2 PAT for a total of 166 points. As a catcher on thebaseball team Jody batted over .300 for his career. He hasbeen employed as a licensed mason with Blakeslee Prestressof Branford and in 2007 opened his own company, J & JMasonry which offers high quality masonry products andservices. He is a youth coach in the East Haven LittleLeague and Youth Football League and is a volunteer forthe St. Vincent dePaul School. Currently he is active inparticipating in softball. He resides in East Haven with hiswife Theresa and their eight year old son Frank.

Guarino was Captain of the track team letteringthree years, while setting school records in the javelin anddiscus. He was named to the All-Housatonic, All-StateTeams, and was State Open Champion in the javelin with athrow of 201’ 11”. He was a three year member of the footballteam as the team punter. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree inComputer Technology, Master of Business Administrationfrom the University of New Haven where he graduatedSumma Cum Laude.. After two years on the UNH TrackTeam, he was sidelined with a shoulder injury.

As a top flight bowler, he qualified in the 1979Coca Cola All-American Youth Bowling Championshipsplacing 18 out of 51 bowlers from all over the U.S. andCanada. From 1985-2000, he played softball for severalarea teams and was named to the All-Tournament Team inthe 2000 National Championship He has volunteered forthe Special Olympics, was a cub scout den leader, a youthsoftball coach, and a volunteer at the Greater Hartford GolfTournament, and Easter Seals Fantasy of Lights. From 1984-85 he was a computer programmer with The Travelers andcurrently he is Manager II for Sales Compensation atAnthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut. Robertresides in East Haven with his wife Cheryl, daughterStephanie 12, and son Alex 8.

The Country House’s famous buffet will begin at12:30 P.M. Tickets are $40.00 and may be obtained bysending a check payable to the East Haven High SchoolAlumni Association to: Al Vitale, 27 Hilltop Road, EastHaven, CT 06513, no later than November 14. NO TICKETSWILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

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FRIENDS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Alumni Association thanks the followingbusinesses, civic groups and individuals who have supportedus financially during this year:

D.F.G. Electric, Inc.Branford Auto CenterEast Haven Memorial Funeral HomeForbes Premium FuelPasquariello Electric Corp.Town Fair TireW.J. Dornfeld Co., Inc.Powsner Auto Metal Works, Inc.Carfora Transport LLCQuality Mechanical Corp.East Haven Firefighters Local No., 1205East Haven Education AssociationFoxon Community Volunteer Fire Company No. 3The New Haven County Police Order of CenturionsFoxon Recreation LeagueRalph’s Auto Body RepairClayton Property Brokers, LLCAndrew M. AmendolaEast Haven StonersAmerican Legion Post 89The Dancers BoutiqueSal Tinari Biddy BasketballEast Haven Board of EducationDasal Industries Ltd.East Haven School Administrators AssociationOrthodontic Associates of Connecticut, P.C.East Haven Rotary ClubGesmonde, Pietrosimone & Sgrignari, L.L.C.Mayor Joseph MaturoThe East Haven Republican Town CommitteeThe New Haven Tap-Off ClubCooper Financial ServicesDavid I. Riccio, M.D., P.C.Blue Flame Oil Co., Inc.The GentsRoyal Plumbing & Heating Co.Center Barber ShopGeorge WaldronGoody’s HardwareCountry House Restaurant, Inc.The East Haven Democratic Town CommitteeFoxon Recreation League Board of DirectorsZachary and Julia SchatzNorth Branford HS Athletic DepartmentNorth Branford HS Varsity Hockey CaptainsAngel Robles & FamilyEldo, MaryEllen Bagnoli & FamilyThe Valentino & Upson FamiliesLarry & Ann AcquaruloThe Henry FamilyThe Bristol FamilyThe Izzo FamilyHenk Jansen, Sr. & FamilyThe Omni Swim ClubRobert & Mary BrockwayCharlie & Jean Burns

CHILD RECEIVES ACQUARULOFOUNDATION AWARD

Nicholas Child received the newly establishedAcquarulo Family Foundation Scholarship. He was a memberof the Honor Society, Junior Class President and receivedOutstanding Achievement Awards in Physical ScienceHonors, Algebra 2, Advanced Placement US Governmentand Politics, and Health/PE, and Honors Precalculus. As alinebacker he was the football team’s MVP and was namedto the New Haven Gridiron Club Levi Jackson Team. He wasa CIAC Scholar Athlete and team Captain. Nick participatedin the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon, volunteered at ColumbusHouse, and was a reader in the elementary schools. Heranked 2nd in the class and is attending Boston Universitywhere he is majoring in mechanical engineering.

CLASS OF ‘57 REUNION

The Class of 1957 will hold its 50th Reunion onSunday, October 21, 2007 from 1:00 – 5:00 PM at Amarante’sSea Cliff Restaurant in Morris Cove. Cost is $55.00 perperson. For additional information contact Pat (Morro)Concelmo at 30 Quarry Dock Road, Branford (203) 488-7376.

DANIEL DEDONA EARNS M.S. FROMCOLUMBIA

Daniel DeDona ’00 graduated with an Master ofScience degree from Columbia, where he earned a 3.9 GPA.He will take his quantitative skills to Wall Street where hasaccepted a position at Deutsche Bank. He will work as aquantitative analyst securities trader in the Global MarketsDivision. DeDona became interested in the markets throughan internship at hedge fund New York City, where helpedresearch and develop a statistical arbitrage equities tradingmodel. He earned his undergraduate degree from Yale and iscurrently training in London.

DEDONA GRADUATES MAGNA CUMLAUDE

Gregg DeDona ’02 graduated magna cum laudefrom Boston University School of Management with abachelor’s degree in business administration with aconcentration in finance. He completed a very intense corecurriculum his junior year and was chosen to participate inthe highly selective directed studies program in equityresearch and portfolio management. He also interned in thesummer of 2005 at an equity research firm in New York City.In addition, he was selected as a resident advisor hi senioryear. Greg has accepted a position as a proprietary equitytrader with a company on Wall Street.

THANK YOU ALUMNI

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The Alumni Association expressesspecial appreciation to the followingalumni for their contributions:Class of 1937 -

Gordon StevensClass of 1939 -

John MessinaClass of 1944 –

John BreretonClass of 1947 –

Frank IgoAudred Howard Maloney Frank Dooley Paul Albano Francis M. Dooley Vincent Falco

Leo A. Hibson, Jr.Class of 1948 –

Augustine PerrottiWarren Schatzlein

Class of 1949 –John Berndtson Steve Narracci Frank Velardi Joe D’OnofrioCarol L. Clark Marian C. Tansey

Class of 1950 – Louis Paolillo Al Vitale

Class of 1951 –Junie Orifice Dalton BrennanDonald VauisoRalph Gagliardi

Class of 1952 –Marian Wilson Pete Russell Ron Rossetti

Class of 1953 –Vincent Gagliardi

Class of 1954 –Terri Parlato VitaleJohn Esposito

Class of 1955 –Neil RussoLinda AmaranteJudith Applegate McMillan

Class of 1956 –Bob VelardiArt Criscuolo Donald DeAngelis Bill Ginnetti Harry Lage Butch Melillo

Class of 1957 –Pat Morro Concelmo Marty DeFelice John Corvi Michael Novella Ralph Paolillo, Jr.

Class of 1958 –Linda Gagliardi Hargraves Anthony Paolillo Juilie DelGuidice Nick Calovolpe John Grieco Bob Vetrone

Class of 1959 –Dr. William Pite Michael Letis Bill Messina Bill Barker Nick DeMaio

Class of 1960 –Lynn DelGuidice Al Carbone

Class of 1961 – Dr. Peter Barile

Class of 1962 –Sandra Gargano CarboneMarty DiMezzaKathy Leissner DiMezza

Class of 1963 – Walter BreretonBob Hasse Marilyn Volpe

Class of 1964 –Suzanne Cross Madelyn Spadacenta

Camera Richard Bogue Sophie Pesce Bogue Sandra Gargano Carbone Judy Carlson Sittnick

Class of 1965 – Paul Duffy Dan Walls Robert Mako Karen Wyllie Goodale

Class of 1966 –Richard Krause Alice Piergrossi WickamFrank SpadacentaRobert Miranda Susan Warner

Class of 1967 –Sharon Moliterino

Spadacenta

Bill Dornfeld Jim Dornfeld Ralph DePino Michael Zito Jack Stacey Sue Stacey

Class of 1968 – Anthony SerioAndy AmendolaCharles SizemoreDebbie DiNicola Sizemore Edward Tinari Steve JohnsChristine Sandford

Class of 1969 –Claire LaPia CriscuoloWayne Sandford

Class of 1970 –Edward PreteJill PreteJim DornfeldJoseph MaturoEldo BagnoliSusan ClarkCarl EkLucille DeCaprio HuelinPat Paulson

Class of 1972 –Sheryl Guisto WalshMaryellen Acquarulo

Bagnoli Paul Criscuolo

Class of 1973 –Michael BarbaroJim Falco

Class of 1975 –Bob GloclowskiMike Lawlor

Class of 1976 –Al Carfora III

Class of 1977 - Donna Pace Prete Lisa Miranda Goclowski Larry Sgrignari Larry AcquaruloKatherine Clark DorrohPatty Turner

Class of 1978 –Sue Badamo Harkins Ralph VitaleCheryl Henry Acquarulo

Class of 1979 – Joseph MichelangeloDr. Michael Miranda

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Class of 1980 –Marc DiLungo Al PaolilloMichele Parlato Lee Schatzlein

Class of 1981 – Michael Narracci Louis Pane

Class of 1982 –Maria Consiglio Paolillo Andy Apuzzo Louis C. CriscuoloWayne Quattlebaum

Class of 1983 – David Brennan Laurie BrennanSteve Narracci

Class of 1984 –Nancy LemboLouis Lefevre

Class of 1985 –Anthony Bagnoli Kenny HortonJoseph Kikosicki Lauri Montesanto Kikosicki

Class of 1986 – Kara Hargraves DelGuidice Anthony DiLungo Robert Narracci

Class of 1987 –Gino DelGuidice Jim Brennan

Class of 1988 –Marc Guidone

Class of 1989 –Ricky Narracci

Class of 1993 –Henk Jansen

Class of 2002 –Greg DeDona

Class of 2003 –Matt Goclowski

Class of 2004 –Jayme DeDona

Class of 2014 –Jake DelGuidice

Class of 2016 – Julia Rose DelGuidice

Class of 2018 – Luke DelGuidice

HILL RECEIVES WARNERSCHOLARSHIPChristina Hill, daughter of

Rosa DeLucia Hill ’80, was the recipientof the Robert and Frances Healy WarnerScholarship. She was the classhistorian, a member of the HonorSociety, and Vice President of the FutureBusiness Leaders of America. Christinaalso served as a Peer Tutor, a memberof the Prom Committee, the EHHSHealth & Wellness Committee, and theBest Buddies. In her spare time shevolunteered to read to third gradestudents, and served the elderly atLaurel Woods Nursing Home. Christinaranked 13th in the class and is attendingFairfield University, majoring inSecondary Education.

MORIARTY EARNSSCHOLAR/ATHLETE

SCHOLARSHIPJessica Moriarty was awarded

the Dr. William Pite Scholar/AthleteScholarship. She was an honor student,a two year captain of the basketballteam, leading scorer, two time team MVP,and was named to the All-Division, All-Area, All-County, and All-State Teams.In addition, she was a member of thetrack team competing in the 4 X 100relay, shot put, triple jump. She wasalso Treasurer of the Student Council,a member of SADD, Principal’s Cabinet,and Homecoming Committee. Jessicais attending Eastern Connecticut StateUniversity majoring in Education.

MATTIE PRESENTSRESEARCH PAPER

Angela Mattie ‘76 presenteda research paper at the American PublicHealth Association annual meeting,November 7, 2006/ She presented herpaper “Patient Safety: The Role ofCongress,” which examines thelegislative process and impact onhealthcare organizations. She alsodescribed the significance of patientsafety issues in the health care field.Angela’s presentation was based onher work as a Robert Wood JohnsonHealth Policy fellow working as staffto the U.S. Senate Health, Education,Labor, and pension Committee. She isan assistant professor of managementin the School of Business at QuinnipiacUniversity.

POMPANO NAMEDNOTEWORTHY WOMAN

Carol Parlato Pompano ’63, amember of Anthem Blue Crossleadership team, was in a group offemale executives recognized as NewHaven Business Times’ “TwentyNoteworthy Women” last April. Caroljoined Anthem in 1999 and has morethan 22 years experience in communitypublic and media relations, marketing;special events planning and executionand internal communications. In hercurrent role as Community RelationsManager, she oversees charitablecontributions and sponsorships andprovides counsel to senior executivesregarding corporate philanthropy andstakeholder and relationshipmanagement. She was the recipient ofthe Alumni Association DistinguishedGraduate Award in1998.

PAOLILLO RECEIVESVELARDI SCHOLARSHIP

Louis Paolillo, son ofAlphonse and Maria Consiglio Paolillo‘80/82 received the Annette VelardiMemorial Scholarship. He was captainand a four year member of the HockeyTeam, a member of the Math League, aSCC Scholar Athlete of the Month, andreceived geography and history awards.He ranked 19th in the class and isattending Quinnipiac University.

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TWO AWARDED DILUNGOSCHOLARSHIPS

Joseph Lucibello and Nikki Bova were awarded theDiLungo Family Scholarships. Joseph was captain of thehockey team and was named to the All –SCC, All-Area and,All-State Teams. He was also captain of the baseball team,and was named to the All-SCC Academic Team and All-Academic SCC All-Star Team. Joseph ranked 16th in his classand is attending Sacred Heart University where he ismajoring in computer science.

Nikki, daughter of Ronald and Lori Vollono Bova75/79, was a member of the basketball team and received ascholar athlete and coaches award. She participated inStudents Against Prejudice, Students Against DestructiveDecisions, Best Buddies, and the Principal’s Cabinet. Inaddition, she volunteered at local nursing homes and Habitatfor Humanity. Nikki is attending Suffolk University whereshe is majoring in Criminal Justice/law.

SANSONE AWARDED GRIECOSCHOLARSHIP

Melissa Sansone, daughter of Lynne MastrianoSansone ’81, received the Grieco Family Scholarship. Shewas a member of the Young Educators Society, ActiveStudents Against Prejudice, Students Against DestructiveDecisions, Yearbook Committee, Junior and Senior PromCommittees. Melissa was a senior center volunteer, youthcheerleading coach, and a volunteer dance instructor. Sheranked 30th in the class and is attending Gateway CommunityCollege and majoring in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

VASPASIANO HONORED

Anthony Vaspasino ’95 was given the FairfieldPolice Department Life Saving Award in connection withaction he took on August 25, 2006. While on patrol, he freeda motorist who was trapped in a vehicle surrounded by risingwaters beneath an Interstate 95 overpass in Fairfield. Theman he saved did not know how to swim and had beenunable to get the doors open himself because of pressurefrom water that rose to about a foot below the car roof.Anthony was able to get the door open underwater with theman inside pushing and Vaspasino pulling.

SIX RECEIVE ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS

Six graduates of the Class o 2007 received AlumniAssociation Scholarships at the Annual Awards Night heldat the high school, June 6, 2007.

Meaghan Ames, daughter of Jane Slubowski Ames’80, was the recipient of the Harvard Book Award, a memberof the Honor Society, a member of the National Society ofHigh School Scholars, Treasurer of her class, and Treasurerof the French Club. She was a four year member of theCheerleading Squad and Captain in her senior year. Inaddition, she was involved in a number of community serviceactivities. Meaghan ranked 4th in the graduating class and isattending Quinnipiac University, majoring in psychology/psychobiology.

Michele Meoli, daughter of Steven and DoreenPeloso Meoli ’76, lettered in soccer and tennis and served ascaptain of both teams. She was named Scholar Athlete ofthe Year2007. She ranked 8th in the class and is attendingUMass Lowell majoring in physics-radiological health.

Jessica Kuen, daughter of John Kuen ’60, was thelayout and copy editor for the Comet, a member of the Frenchand Ski Clubs, and a varsity softball player for four years.She also helped coach youth softball and a volunteered inthe “penny war” to raise money for needy families atChristmas. Jessica ranked 9th in her class. She is attendingBoston University majoring in communications.

Steven Tyler, son of Josephine Lee Tyler ’83, wasan honor student, a member of the Math League, Principal’sCabinet, SADD, Best Buddies, and Peer Tutoring. He was avolunteer at Yale New Haven Hospital, East Haven FoodPantry and the West Haven Community House. He ranked10th in the class and is attending SCSU majoring in nursing.

Mary-Lynn Luzzi, daughter of John and PeggyDimichele Luzzi ‘78 was a cheerleader for four years and amember of the tennis team. She was on the YearbookCommittee, Principal’s Cabinet, Student Council, and wasnamed East Haven Courier Sports Person of the Week. Shewas also a student intern at Deer Run School and a youthcheerleading coach. Mary-Lynn ranked 14 in the class andis attending Mitchell College and majoring in Early Education

Camron DiNatale, son of Joseph DiNatale ’75,attended the Educational Center of the Arts for music vocals/theory and composition during his four years at EHHS. He isinvolved in church activities and sings at various venues inbands as a solo or duo. He ranked 20th in the class and isattending the University of New Haven.

The Class of 1997 will hold their ten year reunionon Saturday, November 24, at Anthony’s Ocean

View Restaurant. For more information email VinCamera at ehhsclass1997@hotmail.com.

To be included in our next Newsletter,email or snailmail Steve Narracci or

Terri Vitale. We are interested in jobs,new jobs, awards received, babies,children, weddings, grandchildren,

retirements, etc.

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Frank Crisafi ‘41 was a recipient ofthe 2007 Mayor’s Merit Award.

John Brereton ’44 was named EastHaven Courier Person of the Week lastNovember. Jack is a former Town Clerkand is very active as a volunteer andpast president of the East Haven His-torical Society.

Steve Narracci ’49 was inducted intothe Connecticut Football Officials As-sociation Hall of Fame last April.

Dr. Peter Barile ‘61, professor emeri-tus of SCSU, is now the principal of St.Bernadette School.

Carol Pompano ’63 was re-elected toanother term as treasurer of the South-ern Connecticut Chapter of the PublicRelations Society of America, a profes-sional society for public relations prac-titioners.

Jack Stacey ’67 is a social studiesteacher at The High School in the Com-munity. He is the President of the Cor-vette Club of Connecticut, is active inthe Democrat Party, American Legion,Vietnam Veterans, and is a past recipi-ent of the Mayor’s Award.

Anthony Serio ‘68 was named Personof the Week by the East Haven Cou-rier in July.

Sue Connor Stacey ’69 is employed byAT & T, is a member of the St. Vincentde Paul School Board, and is a Eucha-ristic Minister.

Sharon DiCrosta ‘69 is co-owner ofthe Dancers’ Studio in North Haven.

Claire LaPia Criscuolo ’69 and herhusband Frank (Wilbur Cross) weregiven Alumni Legacy Awards in honorof their contributions to the commu-nity from the New Haven Public SchoolFoundation.

Wayne Sanford ’69 was reappointeddeputy commissioner of the Depart-

ment of Emergency Management andHomeland Security by Governor JodiRell.

Anthony Moscato ’70 was named EastHaven Courier Person of the WeekSeptember7, 2006. Anthony is an EHFDFire Marshall and enforces state firesafety codes.

Keith Purcell ’74 is the proud grand-father of Ethan Ryan Purcell, born lastDecember 14. Keith is a CPA with thefirm of Downey, Sweeney, Fitzgerald &Co. in Springfield, MA.

Brittney Carfora, daughter of Al Carfora’75, is entering her senior season atColumbia where she led the nation inthree point shooting (51.9%) andeighth all time in Division I

Marc Carbo ’76 retired after 22 yearsof service in the USAF. He is living inOak Hill, VA, and is working with theDepartment of Defense as a Senior De-fense Consultant with the firm of BoozAllen Hamilton.

Carmine Riccitelli ’76 was named EastHaven Courier Person of the Week lastFebruary for his volunteer efforts in aid-ing the unfortunate. After meeting Fa-ther Richard Okiria of Uganda, he be-gan planning projects with FatherOkiria.

East Haven Fire Chief Doug Jackson’77 was one of two “first responders”to represent Connecticut at the specialceremony in lower Manhattan, Sept. 10,2006.

Sal Annunziata ’78 is a partner in asoftware company called Nexgen. Theyprovide Public Safety Software to over40 CT Police Departments. Last yearthey signed an eight year contract withthe Department of Public Safety for theCT State Police.

Andrea DaCorte ‘78 was a recipient ofthe 2007 Mayor’s Merit Award.

Members of the Class of 1979 FootballTeam gathered for lunch last Novem-ber at Doody’s Restaurant. A total oftwenty players and coaches attended,including Head Coach Andy D’Amatoand Captains Ron Masiello and FredGriego

Caroline Vitale Koziatek ‘80 was re-cently appointed Associate Vice Presi-dent of Human Resources at the Uni-versity of New Haven.

Lori Ann Giglio Pedro ’81 is the motherof three children, Alex 15, Grayson 12,and Bryanna 9. She resides inNorthford with her husband Bryan.

Dominic Cozzolino ‘82 is the Presidentof CTI (Cabling Technologies, Inc.),representing leading manufacturers instructured cabling equipment. He isbased in Davie, Florida.

Robert Schwartz ’82 was appointedDeputy Chief for the West Haven FireDepartment.

Chris Zane ’83 was named 2006 Re-tailer of the Year by the ConnecticutRetail Merchants Association. He isthe proprietor of Zane’s Cycles inBranford.

John Sargent ’83 and Jacklyn Trickett’87 are engaged to be married in 2008.John is a certified medical assistant andis employed as an ophthalmic photog-rapher with New England Retina Asso-ciates. Jacklyn is a computer and infor-mation systems support specialist atYale University.

Wayne Palmer ’85 was awarded thePublic Safety Award from the East Ha-ven Rotary Club last June. Wayne is anEast Haven firefighter.

Luanne Iadone ’88 married MichaelGayda of Bridgeport last spring.Luanne is a Creative Director with Uni-versal Graphics in West Haven.

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James Monico ’88 was elected Vice-President of the WalterCamp Football Foundation for 2007-08.

Stephanie Pompano ’89 married Marshall Hood last Septem-ber. She is

employed by Withers Bergman LLP in New Haven as anOfficer Services Assistant.

Raymond Pompano ’89 is the proud father of twins, GennaroRaymond (6 pounds, 14 ounces) and Jianna Lynn (6 pounds,two ounces) born December 8, 2006.

Albert Carbone, Jr. received the West Haven TwilightLeague’s Gold Bat Award. Allie was League Batting Cham-pion in 1995, Most Valuable Player in 1995 and 1997, and theLeague’s Playoff MVP in 1996.

Deirdre Connolly ’93 is a registered nurse at St. Raphael.She married Arthur Lamoureux last August

Sarah Stacey Bourdeau ’94 is employed as a dental assis-tant and is attending school to become a dental hygienist.She is married to Robert Bourdeau and resides in East Ha-ven.

Carrie Ann Turcio ’94 is a Hairstylist at Style Forum Salonin New Haven. She is engaged to marry Stephen MatthewArcuri of Wynnewood, PA in October.

Anthony Russell ’95, coach of the East Haven HS Girls TrackTeam guided his team to the Oronoque Championship of theSouthern Connecticut Conference last spring.

Kevin Ross ’96 is engaged to marry Holly Maynard ofGuilford. He is employed at Webster Bank’s NCLC DrawAdministration in Cheshire.

Lisa Broadfield ’96 was named East Haven Courier Personof the Week last June. She is currently serving in the U.S.Navy aboard the USS John Stennis.

Meaghan Stacey Montabana ’97 is employed by the EastHaven Board of Education as a Physical Education Teacherat Carbone School. She is married to Dan Montabana andresides in East Haven.

Michael Celone ’97 married Amanda Madeux of Watertownlast November. Michael graduated from Quinnipiac with adegree in computer science and is the LAN administratorwith Radio Frequency Systems in Meriden.

Michael Pietrosimone ’97 married Lisa Marie Esposito ’00last June.

Vin Camera ’97 is the head coach of the Platt Tech FootballTeam. This is the first varsity season for Platt.

Angela Menillo ’98 married Jason McClellan last November.

Edward Mattei ’99 married Stepanie Ann Capone ‘99 lastJuly. Ed is employed by Gambardella Wholesale Seafood,and Stephanie is employed by the law firm of Letizia, Ambrose& Falls, PC.

Melissa Sandford ’01 is engaged to Philip Meagher of NorthBranford. She is an information systems trainee at NexgenSolutions

Charlie Celotto ’04 was named East Haven Courier SportsPerson of the Week last April.

Tamara Highsmith ’04 was the Big East Champion in thetriple jump during the 07 indoor season. She was also namedNew England Athlete of the Year while winning the Pentath-lon.

Richard Caponera ’04 and Brittany Cote ’04 were named tothe Dean’s List at Salve Regina University for the 2006-07fall semester.

Dominic Carrano ’04 and Trinity Mascola ’05 were hon-ored for academic achievement at UConn’s Fourteenth An-nual Scholars Day.

Robert Goclowski ’03, Anna Switaj ’03, Jeff Veilleux ’03,Joseph Amodio ’04, Joseph Daley ’04, Melissa Zastrow ’04,Pasquale Morra ’04, Dominic Carrano ’04, AmandaCicarella ’04, William Farley ’04, Krystina Santore ’04,and Danielle DeRosa ’05 were named to the dean’s list forthe 06 fall semester at UConn.

William Farley ’04 was inducted into the UConn Chapter ofLambda Alpha, the national anthropology honor society atUConn. Farley, a junior anthropology major, was electedpresident of the chapter for the 2007-08 school year.

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1939Germany invades Poland

1953 Gayle Knight received the DAR Award.

1954Anthony Massari was named to the All-State BasketballTeam for the second consecutive year.

The Easties won their fifth Housatonic LeagueChampionship with a perfect league record of 12-0 only tolose to Stonington 62-60 in the finals of the State Class MTournament at Yale’s Payne Whitney Gym, ending a 77game winning streak. They ended the season with a recordof 23-1.

1960Robert J. Bethke was named Register Youth of the Year.

1964Bob Bernardo and Al Esposito attained perfect scores in amath contest sponsored by the Math League of the GreaterNew Haven area.

Frank Ursone and Andrea Proto were named All-AroundBoy & Girl.

1969Mike Warner and Joe Connelly were named to the AllHousatonic Basketball Team.

1973Anthony J. Manna received the Register Youth of theYear Award.

Terry Stratton was named recipient of the DAR Award.

1975After eighteen years, the popular sports dinner sponsoredby the EH Stoners was cancelled for lack of response fromthe general community.

1978Charlie Lembo made 25 consecutive free throws, a schoolrecord.

Mary Beth Johns, Nancy Mulvey and Margaret Schlegelwere named CT State Scholars.

The first Powderpuff football game was held November 18at Crisafi Field with the Easties defeating Branford, 32-14.

1980The girls swim team snapped Amity’s winning streak at 44.Trailing 82-76 and needing a 1-2 finish in the 400 Yard relaythe Easties won the final event and won the meet, 88-84.

1983Tracey Finer and Stacey DeGrand were named to the AllHousatonic and All State Softball Teams for the secondconsecutive year.

1987Ann Korwek was named to the All State Softball Team.

1996Lugi Amasino was named to the All State Football Team.

1998The East Haven Hockey Team defeated Newington. 7-1 towin the Division II State Championship at the New HavenColiseum.

President Clinton is impeached.

IN RETROSPECT

PACE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TOBRUNELLE

Ashley Brunelle, daughter of Steven and DebbiePerron Brunelle ‘72/83, received the PACE Scholarship.During high school Ashley coached youth cheerleading,participated in the Red Cross Blood drive, Caravan ofCarriages, and raised money for the needy at Christmas.She was a three year member and captain of theCheerleading Squad and was named to the SCC AllAcademic Team. She is attending the University ofBridgeport and majoring in Dental Hygiene.

Good “Old” East Haven

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HALL OF FAME AWARDSSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2007

COUNTRY HOUSE, EAST HAVEN

12:30 PM

Tickets are $40.00 and may be purchased by sending a check payable to the East Haven Alumni Association to:Al Vitale, 27 Hilltop Rd., East Haven 06513 no later than November 16. Space is limited and tickets will not be sold at thedoor.

In order to assist our committee to plan effectively for a successful event, please fill out the form below to orderyour tickets. If you are ordering more than one ticket, please use the back of the form to list the names of persons forwhom you are purchasing tickets. Also, please let us know at which honoree’s tables we may seat you and your party.

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MEMBERSHIP APPEAL

The annual membership appeal for 2007-08 is underway and we are requesting that youconsider supporting your Association. A self-determined donation will help us continue assisting East HavenHigh graduates further their education. One hundred percent of all donations are placed in our scholarshipfund. Thanks to those who have assisted us and our scholarship sponsors we have awarded over $78,000,00to date. Any amount will be appreciated. Mail your donation to: The EHHS Alumni Association, 247 BayardAvenue, North Haven, CT 06473.

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