Cranston High School - Cranstonian Yearbook (Cranston, RI)

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THE CRANSTONIAN Agnes Spaulding Rice Aggie has been one of the joys of the Commercial division for four years and a friend to all of us. Her helpfulness and sense of humor have made many a room brighter. With her efficiency and persistence Aggie should make any office a happy place for business associates. Annie Richard Let us introduce Ann, one of the best liked and most respected girls in the Commercial Department. Ann ' s pet aversion is homework: yet she is a member of the Rhode Island Honor Society and can always be depended on to do her best in any undertaking. Spanish C. 3, 4; Pres. 4: Tennis C. 4; Green Lantern Typist 4: Span- ish C. Social Committee 3: Cranstonian Typist 4: R, . Honor Society. Elvera Marie Louise Ritacco We can safely predict for Vera a fine future as a trained nurse, as she is thrifty, a good chemist, and, if the Home Economics Club means anything, a good cook. During her career here. Vera has proven a social asset with her fine dancing and tennis and sparkling personality. T)iri t Cashier 1: Home Economics C. 2, 3, 4; Cliemistry C. 2, 3, 4. Myrtle Elizabeth Rittman Red-gold hair and blue eyes are a combination that is difficult to beat, especially when they are accompanied by sparkling wit and a cheery good nature. Swimming, dancing, and singing occupy Myrt ' s leisure time. Spanish C. 2, 3. Penelope Rittman An able debator, a clever student, Penny rates among our superior pupils. Her four years at Cranston have enabled her to excel in Public Speaking. Kee p up the good work, Penny! Glee C. 4: Chemistrv C. 4; History C. 4; jimior French C. 3: Debating C. 3; H. R. Chairman 4. -4 28 -

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CLASS o 9 3 5 Olive Hilda Owren Olive is one of our most athletic girls. On the basketball floor and in the pool she makes an excellent showing of keen sportsmanship. She is also gifted with a delightful sense of humor, a keen mind, and a magnetic person- ality. Here ' s luck, when you ' re out on your own, Olive! A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Leaders ' Corps 2, 3, 4; H. R. Sec. 1, 3, 4; H. R. V.-Pres. 2; Teinus 2; Student Council 2, 3: C i. Class Social Com. 3: Cafeteria Marshal 2, 3, 4; Corridor Marshal 4; Court Stenographer 4; V.-Pres. Class Council 2; Swimming 4; Profiert Com. Semor Play: R. I. Honor Society. Dorothy Lerlene Petrone To know her is to love her. In this short phrase is a summary of Dot ' .- charm, intelligence, talent, and attractive appearance. She has chosen to be a secretary but we feel sure that she will succeed in almost any field. Here ' s to you. Dot! Thrift Cashier 1. 2: Leaders ' Cor|.i 3, 4; H. R, Pres. 3; S. C. Soc. Comm.. H. R. Sec. 4; Spanish C. 4; Dean ' s Council 4; A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Corridoj Marshal 3, 4; Tennis C. 3. Ernest Fletcher Pike Ernie is the student who has been so outstanding as a vocalist in the Boy ' s Glee Club, Choir and as a leader of the Octave Club. ' When he enters Brown he plans to study Business Administration. Choir 3, 4: Glee C. 2, 3, 4; Octave C. 2. 3, 4: Double S uartct 3, 4. Boxing 2, 3: T-Scfuare C. 3, 4; Pres. 3, 4; Debating C. 3: A. A. 2, 3, 4: Cranstonian Bus. Board 4. Florence Snow Potter When Flossie goes to R. I. State, Cranston will miss her cheery Hi, there and infectious laugh. She attends many athletic events with her pals. We know that her personality, quick wit, and willingness to lend a hand will assure success in whatever field she enters. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Basi(ctball 1, 2, 3; Manaeer Bas etball 1, 2: Business Manager 3; Green Key 1, 2, 3, 4; unior French C. 2, 3: Social Committee Chairman 3; Leaders ' Corps 3, 4; Si ' . ' imming C. 2: Rifle C. 3: Se7iior fre ic ' i C. 4. George Willi.am Rhodes Sonny is present at all school events as a spectator and more often as a participant. His many school activities show his versatility. Therefore, the class anticipates all good things for him. Let us hear from you, George! A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2; TracI; 2, 3, 4; H. R. Pres. 1, 2; Bas etball 1. 2, 3, 4; Hoc ey 4; Assistant Manager Bas jetball 2; Cross Country 3, 4; H. R. V.-Pres. 3; A. ' A. Collector 2. ■4{ 27 -

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CLASS of 1935 Esther Anthier Ann Rossi Oh really Esther replies to some remark of Lois Tillinghast as her typewriter clicks merrily on. She is an efficient worker and has been of great assistance on the Cranstonian Business Board in secretarial work Glee C. 3, 4; Tennis C. 4; Cranstonian Bus. Board 4; Secretary tv Miss Cou ' les 4. Michael Ruggieri If Rube is half as good clerically as he is musically, Uncle Sam will have to use him to balance the budget. To prove he is no pallid professor Rube also likes football and is perpetually hiking hither and yon. A business college may claim him next. Orchestra 1, 2. Thomas Lincoln Rusk, Jr. There are very few people in our school who are not now acquainted with Tom. His likeable manner and splendid acting in the Senior Play introduced him to those who had not previously known him. He deserves our best wshes and carries them with him for a successful career. Lit. Chemistry C. 3, 4; Wrestling 2, 3, Board 4. 4; Senior Play 4; Cransto»- Peter Robert Russau Bob is well liked at Cranston, although outside interests have kept him from participating in our activities. He is interested in bo.xing and the movies, and his stated favorite school study is History. Bob plans to take up Civil Engineering at R. I. State. Dorothy C. ' therine Ryan The petite and smiling Dotty is noted for her characteristic Okay, Pal! Her favorite sport is ice skating, and her favorite hobbies arc reading, the radio, and motion pictures. Continuing her commercial work. Dotty intends to be a stenographer. Spanish C. 3, 4; Tennis C. 4. A A .V • 29 }»••••