West High School - Westerdays Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1941 volume:

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We feel confident that in one short year an empty shell has been enriched with traditions that will inspire students of the future, with memories that will live in the minds of students of the past. Yes, 'West High has quickly assumed a major place in the sun of secondary school life! It is indeed a diflicult problem, in the first year of a school's existence, for its students to place that school in a position equal to or ahead of older and well established rivals. Yet, in scholastic endeavors-essay contests, public speaking, debates-students of West have won state-wide recognition. In athletic encounters, great teams, stronger teams have fallen before an almost irresistible Blue Tide and our colors have become a power throughout New Eng- land. The Westerner, school publication, an acknowledged peer of any student paper in this part of the country, has achieved a success which would have been called impossible just a few months ago. If, in these few pages, we can but recall a few of the year's tri- umphs, defeats, joys, sorrowsg if we can but revive, in the hearts of her sons and daughters, a small part of the glory that is West'sg if we can relive a few of our Wi:sTERnAvs, this undertaking may be considered successful. john A. Dillon, Co.Edito1' OUR NEW SCHOOL HE need for a new Senior High School in Pawtucket plus the energy and interest of our City Government resulted in the com- pletion last Fall ol XVest High School, an ac- knowledged masterpiece of architectural de- sign and an object ol' beauty for all residents ol' our community. Thoroughly hnished in detail from its green banks to the farthest reaches ol' its inner rooms and halls, fully equipped both in its teaching and administrative departments and in its classroom and gymnasium facilities, this school has won a place deep in the hearts ol student and citizen alike, even though its life span can boast ol' only one briel' year. Constructed on a beautiful piece of land do- nated hy the Sayles estate, the building is an School Board C1llIfl'7TIIIlI Cimvliu C. I-Lxlsi-1lt1,lN M ayor admirable example of careful planning and co-operation on the part of the Federal Gov- ernment and the City of Pawtucket. The words of praise coming from the lips of the thousands of people who have taken advantage of numerous opportunities to in- spect our city's newest school and the unques- tioned spirit ol' all students who have been privileged to enter its halls during the past school year bespeak more than our words can hope to tell the admirable completion of a noteworthy project. Below are three men prominent on the commission responsible for the successful con- struction of our new school. rllarguerite Cianfamni 1 Comn11's.vimu'r i Al.nr1R'r AI. l,AMAkkt-1 Tnomrxs P. McCoy 1 l Q To , CHESTER M. DASCOMZSE Earnest and capable principal, co-operative leader of all school activities, man of deep understanding, whose work as the first principal of this new school has won the respect and admiration of every student and teacher, we dedicate our Class Book of 1941 , 1' '2 i i I l l Class Book Board lfirsl mat, left to riglilz Alda Braga, Winifred Wildenham. janet Grabowski, Wilma Allcnson, jean Whyte, Norma Kilpatrick. Lois Colinan, Marguerite Cianfarani. Sawmill row: Ruth judson, Ruth England, Lois Smith, Ruth Hedges, Marjorie Brookes, james Blythe, john Logan. Lester Hilton. Tlzird row: Edward Haley, XVilliam Marcotte, John Dillon, NVillian1 Banach, John YVilson, Fred Massie. R Standing: obert L. Smith, Faculty Adviser. E, the Class Book Board. feeling a great re- sponsibility in publishing our schools Hrst Senior Class volume, have made what we be- lieve is an honest effort to present a hook of which West High students may be proud for many years to come. Our problems have in many ways been unique but our sources of help and gtlidance have been nu- merous and valuable. If we have succeeded in setting a good example, in pointing the way to the future, in portraying kvIiS'l'liRD.XYS as they really are. in showing the proper appreciation of our great privilege, and in giving a true account of our stewardship, then we may take some pride in our success. But none of us is likely to overlook the work of the many individuals outside of our group, the advice and the interest of those who showed us the way. 'l'o Robert L. Smith, our faculty adviser, whose sound judgment and careful guidance made possible the pub- liration of this book, we extend our sincere apprecia- tion. To Mr. Walter Van Dale, our class photographer, whose patience and artistry combined to assure the success of one of the most important features of Wrist'- rkntvs we express our deepest gratitude. 'l'o the technical advice and notable suggestions of Mr. George Morris and the Advertisers Engraving Co. we attribute the solution of some of our problems in putting before our classmates and teachers a book rep- resentative of our school. To the Oxford Press and its representative, Mr. Ed- ward Flanagan, we are indebted for keen interest and close co-operation in tnany phases of this work. Many titnes in the course of prodttction we have had inestimable assistance freely offered to us by the prin- cipal and teachers of our school. YVe wish to cite es- pecially at this time the keen interest and considera- tion of' the following: Chester M. Dascombe, our prin- cipal: Fred KI. Gregory, head of the English depart- ment: Miss Margaret Casey, head of the Typewriting department: Frank E. Greene, faculty adviser of the Il'z'st1'rm'r: Earle A. Phillips, adviser of the Photography Club: Francis il. Varieur, head of the Commercial de- partment: Miss Irene D. Carlin, Senior Class Adviserg Miss Marie A. Maloney, head of the Art department: Miss Anne F. Burns. Secretary to the Principal, and Miss Nellie M. Donovan, adviser of the Redjaeket, Paw- tucket East High School. If we have given to the future students of XVest High the opportunity to carry on with the benefit of our experience. we leaye satisfied with the results of an undertaking that we assumed willingly and anxious- ly. We close with sincere wishes for the sttccess of the XVliS'I'lCRD-XYS to come. Marjorie' Brooker, C0-Editor Presenting the First Senior Class Officers of West Senior High School FRED MASSIE President Fred, a highly respected and popular student, is the Presi- dent of the first graduating class. His personality, perhaps best expressed in his winning smile: his ability, not only in the classroom, but also on the athletic field and on the stage: l1is successes in a variety of undertakings-all these things as- sure us, his classmates, that success consistent with ability lies ahead for him. MARY VANAUGH If ' e-President Mary, well know anion? us for her witty and sparkling manner, is a girlfwrgi IIW friends. In the two years she has bee11 with us ter anyp lents have easily been recognized by fellow stude ts a d teachers alike. An accomplished artist, our Vice-P .ident gbes from XVest with many wishes of suc- cess in 1,1 future work. t, if f 60 JEAN XVHYTE 1 Secretary Our first Class Secretary is one of the most cfypable and best liked of the graduates of l94l. Commanding the respect ol everyone, performing each task with characteristic enthusiasm and thoroughness, .lean has shown her ability on many occa- sions and in a variety of ways. In graduating from XVest High School, Jean will leave, besides her host of friends, a place that will be very difficult to hll. A1oHN w1LsoN Treasurer A good sport and an excellent student is our Class '1'reasurer, John XVilson. Ready to co-operate and to serve his school and its affairs at all times, john has the confidence of his classmates. His smile, his humor and his helpfulness will not soon be for- gotten. Good luck to him in his undertakings is our sincere wish. 51319 xmmmag 5521, X K1 rw - was W 'Pia ,L 7 fy -X,- sax iav 5 Ewsaanu 33 k - gg' - ff x, s gg! 3 Sli' ix , W i' fi, , 1 A . - E 5 bw-M.-avi vi-if zmqifflif' 1 1 if 'v-'rv-1'1 Q'... 5 rs.-'...' . ....4..'..'t 5 kH1f'QW?V'- ' . U K g .kx, -, W., W -as 1 ,Mx- L -xv-I! if ..t L 1 1 . 5 5 1 .4 I :Q 1, f .1 T 54, :cf ,L L .7 , 2 F .1 I f.. -:fa L,-gf 1 ' :F Hlily 11,371 .Lak 511, f, 5. Z-xi Ccfhm Lk E-2.5 ,: -1: 4,2 ,.,.:.g,. JJFLYT iv- 'ff 71 Z: 5 di i12 -:L-:vm Q , LE ... ,sr 5 he ' 1 us' an le' I' n '.r Ks -,V ,-A A .- 1' 1 2 5 X H ff , U 'f . 7 W A., . wa X w ' 'f' 1' ,E Lols CQLINAN RUTH junsow ..,, XVILMA ALLENSON Will Quest-Katharine Gibbs She's a member of the swimming team, and she can also twirlg In addition to athletics she's a very brilliant girl. Leaders 1, 2, 3 fTreasurer 2, Historian 35 3 Dramatics 1, 2, 33 Badminton 2, 33 Basketball 1, 2, 3 fCo-Captain 3j 5 Track 1, 2, 35 Student Club 33 Hi- Tri 2, R. I. Honor Society, Press Club 3: French Club 23 Class Book Board, Twirler 2, 33 Soph Hop Committee: Tennis 1, 2: Referee 33 Swimming 1, 2, 3 QCO-CZIPIZIHIJQ Westerner Staff fNews Editorj 33 Senior Play LEO JOSEPH ANDREONI Andy Quest-U ndecided His dancing ability he can easily prove, Few can match him when he gets in the groove . Stamp Club. lg Glee Club 3 ar RITA MAE ARTHUR lt! V Quest-Bryant College I K XX iff xl Beneath a cloak of quietness AJ N generous store of knowledge rests. X ,f If lll'2Illl1lllCS 2, 3: Glee Club 3: Student Club 3 'QU i1ARoLpt,j0sEl11'H ASPINVVALI. , - ' Harry 7. Quest-+Telephone Lineman Many a' heart bins! skipped a beat When I-lfinclsome Harry walked the street. I 12 -IANICE BALKCOM .Jann Quest-Undecided Her charming manner, her winning way Gain for her new friends each day. YVILLIAM JOSEPH BANACH Bill Quest--Chemist or Engineer In Chemistry, in Algebra, in French and History, loo Bill attained an average excelled by very few. GEORGE BARNEY Quest-Electrician, Tool Maker When a tune our George does hum, He beats out the rhythm on his drum, EDYTHE MILLICENT BARTON Edie Scarlette Quest-Secretary A grand personality, talents galore, Boundless vitality-who could ask more? Student Club I: Swim Team 23 Life-Saving 23 Hi-Tri 25 Glee Club 2 volley bill 1 33 Track 1, 3g Basketball l, 33 Tennis l, 2, 33 Badminton 3 Deb unit, Society 3: Westerner Press Club 3g Dramatic Society l, 2 3 Rhodc lslind Dramatic Contest 3 13 L Im Book Boardg R. I. Honor Societyg junior l V0 . Wx lf. ' I ll 5 L A ' EO HENRY BEAAUGRAND W .J ,f' Bogy R' Quest-R. I. School of Design Any girl would run a mile just to see him Hash his smile. Weslerner 31 Male Chorus 3: Soccer Team 3 MAURICE ROGER BEAULIEU Quest-Undecided A banking cashier in 265, Here's a boy very much alive. Bank Cashier 3 Q32 ox JOSEPH BECKENBACH ' .Joes A ' Quest-Undecided Tall, light and full of fun, joe Beckenbach knows every pun. ALBERT HENRY BECKER Professor Quest-Engineer, Army In Algebra Al's answers may differ from the books, But in showing us the movies, he's as smart as he looks Visual Education Club 33 Debating 35 Photography Club 2, 3 14 ll Bunk Cashier l, 2 -, fl Y JOSEPH ROG BEL LNOIT n eu gnu, Quest I an I H Roger finds it easy to ,the r ,I ut he cannot do h' hi y9?1t,l hy, c mg tm RUTH IRENE BELLENOIT Quest-Undecided When Ruth's school days reach their end Ng! X t ' ' We all will lose a real good friend. ANGELO VICTOR BERETTA Barney Quest-Undecided In some studies he ma not star Y , But his great personality will take him far RITA CECILE BERNIER Lucky Quest-Undecided An intelligent girl, as sweet as honey, With a disposition more than sunny. 15 ,L I - v f VIOLA MARIE BILLERI K4Kitty!! Quest-Undecided Day in, day Otlt, her wholesome vigor Makes our hearts for VVest grow bigger. LORETTA NIARY ELENORE BLAIS Mickey Quest-R. I. College of Pharmacy, Biochemist Talking, talking steady streams, never slows or ends it seemsg All this talk will never dog I don't know when she stops, do you? Press Club 3 I 1 f. l 13 JAMES BLYTHE, JR. 3 Jimmie Quest-Brown University In golfing and in swimming his energies are bent, And in dramatics he is the president. Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 fSecretary 35 3 Dramatics 1, 2, 3 QPresident 3j 3 N. E. Drama Festival 23 Senior Playg Class Book Board QCO-Business Managerjg West- erner 3 fNews Managerjg Stlldent Council 2, 3: Male Chorus 3: Junior R0l1ll'l1lI1 33 Swim Team 33 R. I. Honor Society, Press Club 3: Golf Team 3 019 . l ' W' -PM 665' NVILLIAM ALBERT BOOTT Bill Quest-Salesman Wvhen you want a good salesman, just send for Bill, And all your requirements he'll certainly fill. Nominating Committee 33 Hi-Y 1 16 V I ROBERT WEIR BOYLES .,BOb., Quest-Undecided Although he isn't very tall, He's liked-respected by us all. Soccer Team 39 Baseball Manager 1 ALDA VIRGINIA BRAGA Ollie Q, Quest-Private Secretary X Yfx O1lie's tops in everything, 'IQ-4, For her our praises always ring. ' Class Secretary lg Dramatic Society 1, 2, 35 Debating Society 2, 33 West- erner 3 fTreasurerj 3 Press Club 3 QPresident5 3 Tennis 2, 33 Track 2: Classy Book Board 3 fCo-Business Managerjg Senior Reception Committee, R. I. Honor Society: Times' Reporter, Senior Play MURIEL VERONICA BRANNIGAN Irish Quest-Bryant College Ambitious and willing, helpful and wiseg Her work on the Westerner should win her a prize. Dramatic Society 1, 2, 33 The Westerner 33 Bank Cashier 33 R. I. Honor Society GEORGE MARK BRASSARD Quest-Worcester Tech His knowledge of languages we cannot beatg His smile and his humor are surely a treat. Dramatic Society 33 Senior Play, French Club 3g Debating Society 3 17 . 4, . ,ig ,,,. , ' .,,,r6'ii'f1f , HENRY ERNEST BREAULT Quest-Undecided Of all the pitchers here at YVest, Henry Breault is one of the best. Baseball 3 , Margie Quest-Katharine Gibbs 4y MARQIORIE EMILY BROOKES Popular with everyone, in studies supreme: An all-five student who's really the cream. R. I. Honor Society, Leaders 1, 2. 3: Debating Society 3 fSecretaryj: R. l. Model Congress 33 Dramatic Society 1, 2, 33 Press Club 3 fBoard ol' Directorsjg Westerner Staff 33 Class Book Board fCo-Editor-in-Chiefjg Senior Reception Committee, Cap and Gown Committee: Student Coun- cil lg Track 2, 33 Basketball 2, 39 Badminton 33 Basketball Referee 33 Vol- ley-ball 23 Senior Play - .21 -f' ,NIARJORIE MAUDE BROWN V Margie Marge f Quest-Business Her cheery words, her kindly smile, Have brightened all our hearts the while. Student Club 1 Paul Quest-Clerical VVork 'S l PAULINE JEANNETTE BRUNELLE lVith a winning smile she can always be seeng You've guessed it now-her name's Pauline. 18 we JULIAN ALLEN BUCKLIN, Red Quest--Brown 8c Sharpe We've all seen him playing on the tennis court: He's a very quiet fellow, an exceptionally good sport Tennis Team l, 2, 3 LAURIETTE MARY ANN BUREAU ISI-lor!! Quest-Undecided A wonderful pal, quiet and neat, Outstanding in English, she won't take defeat. JANE BURT ,t jean v f ,I Quest-Nurse fb, yi Fairness and friendliness she can claim, To become a nurse is jean's fine aim. Dramatic Society 33 Glee Club 33 Press Club 3: Banking Cashier 3 Senior GRACE EMMA BUSHEE Quest-Bryant College Rather shy and sweet of face- There is a true portrayal of Grace. Student Club 35 Dramatic Society 33 Camera Club 35 Westerner Press Klub 3 Banking l, 23 Basketball 1 19 MARIE DELIA BYRNES Quest-Office Work Marie has a place that is one of the best lvith all her classmates here at West. Westerner 3: Bank Cashier 1, 2, 3 CLEMENTINA ALMEIDA CAETANO Clem Quest-Bryant College Excels in studies, very petite, Quiet, gentle, honest and sweet. Glee Club 33 R. I. Honor Societyg Dramatic Society 3 BENNY CAPPARELLI llcapif Quest-Navy In his field he excels, and his points are many, For in diving we know there is no one like Benny. Football lg Track 2, 3: Swimming l, 2, 35 Nominating Committ A LOUIS CAPPARRELLI ..CaP,, Quest-Navy That mass of metal that you see is surely not a tank, ee2 It's Capparelli's sturdy car, one wheel upon the bank. Nominating Committee 33 Manager's Club l, 2g Swimming l, 20 2 ., M, us, . , ROSELENE VERONICA CARROLL llRuSt-yi! Quest-Secretarial School This girl has glamour plus red hairg Try to match her if you dare. Glee Club 2, 3: Basketball 2, 33 Student Club 33 Debating Society 3: Swimming Team 35 Dramatic Society 33 Badminton 3 Ki J X X K. i rv-7 D RUTH ELSIE CARTER tj!! is Ruthie all Quest-Katharine Gibbs 7 UV Her blue eyes, dimples, brains and curls ,f Are certainly the envy of many girls. R. I. Honor Society: Cap and Gown Committee, Girls' Leaders' Corps 1, 2, 3 fTreasurerjg Dramatic Society 35 Student Council 33 Swimming 1, 2, 3: Girls' Varsity Swimming Team 3: Basketball l, 2, 33 French Club 33 Track I, 2, 33 Badminton 2, 33 Student Club 3 MARY MARTHA CAVANAUGH Quest-R. I. School of Design Our vice-president, full of zest, Ready to work, one of the best. junior Prom Decoration Committee 2, Glee Club 35 Photography Club 39 Student Council 3 fSecretaryjg Westerner Press Club 3 fSecretaryjg Dramatic Society 33 R. I. Honor Society: Class Vice-President 3 JOSEPH EDWARD CHANDLEY ..J0e,, Quest-U. S. Air Corps All the year for the Westerner, joe has worked wellg Of his value and knowledge any person can tell. Camera Club 2, 33 Westerner 3 fCirculation Managerj J .705-Zfydl, EN.-Z 21 ' t ' f 1 I THELMA CHILTON Thel Quest-Nurse Personality grand, vitality great, With every West student she surely does rate. Glee Club lg Dramatic Society 3 M A RGUERITE M ATILDA CIANFARANI KlPe y?1 Quest-R. I. C. E. In the classroom and on the gym floor, Peg Cianfarani rolls a high score. Basketball 1, 2, 3 fCaptainjg Track 1, 2, 33 Dramatics 2, 3: Badminton 2, 3: French Club 3g Glee Club 23 Class Book Boardg R. I. Honor Societyg Press Club 3: Westerner Staff 33 Swimming 33 Volley-ball 2, 33 Senior Play lc , 'I' .I 551 fi Q' C . .Nyc CLARENCE BOYD CLEMENT R t ,t lv V Classy ' Quest-Undecided We hear in class he is quite flashy: The girls are right when they call him Classy . LOIS FAXNLEY COLINAN Hi-Lo Lo Quest-Pembroke A brilliant student, sweet in her ways, She deserves admiration and a great deal of praise. Dramatics 1, 2, 3 Cfreasurerjg Senior Playg R. I. Honor Society: Press Club fBoard of Directorsj 5 Westerner fliditorjg Debating Society 33 Class Book Board fArt Editorjg Student Council 35 Hi-Tri 23 Student Club 3 fVice Presidentjg French Club 2, 3 fSecretary 2, 313 Bank Cashier 2, 3: Nominating Committee 3 22 ,QA s .N .Q ...-,W ,..,,.,.,K,,,,,,h KX... .,.., . , WILLIAM JOSEPH CONLEY 5 Bill ' Quest-Aviation Mechanic Bill is a lad who dresses with care: Who knows? In the future he'll he in the air. CATHERINE ELIZABETH CON NOLLY ..Kay,, Quest-Nurse To all her friends she's known as Kate: On the diving board this girl's first rate. Leaders l, 2, 33 Student Club lg Basketball 2, 33 Swimming 2, 3 JAMES EDWARD COOPER IKCOOPH Quest-Engi neeri ng With a charm that attracts and a face so fair, He's a perfect answer to a iai 's prayer. f if f ROBERT S. COOPER Birdie Quest lectrical Welding and Appliance Engineering In class sometimes he hides his wit But on the soccer field he's a hit. Soccer 3 J-NA' p A QVJO' 23 ' . W 1 .yew A a X 'S Q., GEORGE WATSON CRANSHAW Quest-Lowell Tech A successful scholar, a good athlete, A nicer fellow you'll seldom meet. Hi-Y 33 Press Club 33 Baseball 3 MARIE MARGARET CREELMAN Quest-Voice Culture This young lass with her quiet manner Has always held high the Ranger banner. French Club 33 Glee Club 33 Banking Cashier 2, 3 I fin T CROOKS ' 11 Betty H Q . I. S ool of Design With im le in chin and twinkle in eye, Who' ever guess that Betty's so shy? Art Club 1 JAMES CULLEN A Curly Quest-Bryant College A boy who is never cross or sullen- You've guessed it right, his name's Jim Cullen Stamp Club 2: Baseball lg Glee Club 3 24 RUTH ALMYRA CUMMINGS Myra Quest-Secretarial Work She's a lover of mischief and so full of fun: She's a popular pal with everyone. R. l. Honor Society: Basketball l RAYMOND EDWARD DALEY Rinso Quest-Engineer Friendly, co-operative with us allg Ray's face is familiar in West High's Hall. Manager lg Dramatics 2: Glee Club 3 EVELYN DEAN lLEvie91 Quest-Secretarial Work A sociable girl, a champion swimmerg In any sports contest she's surely a winner. Swimming I, 2, 3 ALICE DOROTHEA DEGNAN Lee Quest-Bryant College You seldom hear her laughing, she's not the boisterous kind She seems to take more interest in building up her mind. A 25 , . C, K , 15.41 7,- ss THOMAS MARTIN DEGNAN A ff Tommy Quest-Undecided His hearty humor, the smile on his face Wvould bring great joy to any place. Swimming 3 . ll , X RA O GEORGE DELANEY I KRay97 Quest-Photography You may search far and wide all of the day Before you find a pal like Ray. Visual Education Club 3 Nice Presidentjg Camera Club 2, 3 JOHN ANDREW DILLON, JR. ujackn Quest-Providence College The wealth of talent stor ' si e, the fund of knowledge deep and wide Enabled him to t rilliant student from the start. P 's QEQ orj' lass k Q ' :French Club 3 fPresidenlJ3 Ma rts 35 Junior ot' a , . . ono Society Cf, u ..h-P .J JOHN DOLAN , uxlacknl ' 4 gt Quest-Providence College Tall and handsome, great on looksg He's more than fair when it comes to books. Drauuatics lg Glee Club 2 26 N.-,N ,W , r t -L .4- 'i' -:N . Y, ' 3 f . aff 1-gif lg, ROSE MARY DUARTE Pinky Quest-Undecided Rose is a writer of great excellenceg ln other subjects she shows good sense. FLORENCE DUBUC Penny Quest-Undecided When you're in need of laughter, the best aid you'll get ls hy calling in Florence-she's a fairly sure bet. Basketball fCaptainj 1, 2, 33 Badminton 3 FRANCIS EDVVARD DUGDALE liDug17 Quest-Undecided He may not hurry, this very tall lad, But in fair or foul weather he's never sad. RAYMOND FRANCIS DURHAM '-'Radu j..da..6-L 4-'-'- K Quest-Providence College i l 51.n.Jsm When a patch of red in a crowd you detect, It's only Red's hair and its startling effect. 27 7 ... :L2 i 1 ' 5 V , iL,JiJ IU 'l all A'AA!fJQ' X, 1 1 '-KL ij-fl ly iv I J S V' RAYMOND JOSEPH 'DUROCHER Pete Quest-Undecided With a flow of language our sports news he writes: May he rise in the papers to greater heights. Glee Club 33 Press Club 33 Westerner QSports Editorj Kl 'I1CyY, Quest-Undecided lb N AGNES RUSSEL EDDLESTON fb JA Nancy with her bagpipes and plaid, A real Scotch lassie in kilties clad. Glee Club 1 ROBERT BORDEN EMMETT Bob . Quest-Machinist 'Batter up! Here comes Bob: He's always ready, on the job. Baseball 3 RUTH ENGLAND Ruthie Quest-Secretarial Work A thorough scholar who uses her brains: Not without merit good marks she attains. Sophomore Clubg Bank Cashier 1, 2: Basketball l, 23 R. I, Honor Soci etyg Class Book Board: French Club 2 28 ALICE EVELYN ENTWISTLE HAI!! Quest-Secretary A practical joker if e'er there was one, Who has you hysterical before she's half done. R. l. Honor Society: Press Club 33 Dramatic Society 1, 33 Debating So ciety 3 ROBERT FALLOXV 4KRed9! Quest-Undecided When this oun man be ins to da c 51 Y 8 8 All young ladies cast a glance. l u li M RITA MILDRED FAU BERT F Quest-Telephone Operator Winning friends seems to be her aimgl Those who respond no one can blamp. , zjfoa Bank Cashier l, 3: Student Club 1 GUERINO FERRAO Goody Quest-Commercial Artist If it's knowledge of drawing that you need, To this boy's wise words you should always heed. Dramatic Society l, 2, 3 29 M , . un' . MARY ANNA FERRY HKidH ttjerryvv Quest-Stenographer Athletically minded, she loves basketball: And in time she may become another Mr, Paul . Basketball l, 2, 33 Track l, 2, 35 Badminton 35 Bank Cashier I, 2 DOUGLAS JAMES FINLAY Doug Quest-U. S. Navy A singing sailor will he he, When he views the seventh sea. XVILLIAM RICHARD FITTS KiBillH Quest-Aviation William's voice he'Il seldom raise: His quiet manner wins him praise. RAYMOND F EDERICK FOEHR N, ,, QQ., Ray :gf-I Q ues!-R. I. College of Pharmacy - A short, dark haired, witty lad- lx better friend could ne'er be had. Pllologrzlpliy Club 2, 33 Wlesteruer Advertising Staff 33 M 30 ale Chorus 3 ERNEST WARNER FREBERG Ernie Quest-Engineering Tall and handsome, a blond-headed Swain Who attracts like ll magnet, makes you look again. Dramatics l, 3: Camera Club 2. 3: Debating 33 Male Chorus 3 YVONNE MARY FRESE liKidH 6lEVaYl Quest-Stenographer In Volley-ball does she excel, Her charming ways her friends all tell. Basketball lg Bank Cashier 2g Track 1, 2, 3 JOHN FRANCIS GABELLY Quest-Undecided john went home, he didn't boast, He said- Folks, I'm up for Most . RITA LOUISE GARLAND Quest-Nurse Quiet and sweet, neat as a pin, Undoubted it is that friends she will win. Basketball lg Student Club 33 Dramatics 3 31 Student MIRIAM PEARL GARNER Mim Quest-Typist Chic, petite, and a real winning smile That attracts the boys for many a mile. Club lg Basketball 1 MLEO ARTHUR GAUTHIER Quest-Machinist Leo is the quiet sort, But calm like his cannot be bought. Bank Cashier 2 li Y W WALTER EDWIN GIBBONS lKEdY! Quest-Undecided That quiet lad whom you know as Ed, Many a fine point has, be it said. VIRGINIA QUIMBY GIFFORD llGinny77 Quest-Pembroke College In swimming and in basketball she's a very keen contender In class she's worthy of all the praise that we can lend her R. I. Honor Societyg Leaders' Corps 1, 2, 3: Swimming l 2 3 Basket ball 2, 3 32 K ff A J .1 5 W , A L lib fi iw IV, A A 'Li' L MARAIORIE ELIZABETH GILLESPIE jerry Quest-Sturdy Memorial Hospital It's hard to keep up lo the romantic tale Of Margie, our little nightingale. Glee Club 1, 2, 3: Dramatics I, 2, 33 Press Club 33 Photography Club 2, 3: Westerner Staff 3 ALBERT GINGRAS Gecrow'i Al Quest-Toolmaker When he's down in the shop he never fools, For he wants to be a maker of tools. Soccer 3 15 W .'.'.f .IA - Lab L ' Bowslu .Jenn H Qu st-Bryant College ' talen d poet who deserves the best, She st' ds out from all the rest. Track 1: B ketb lg French Club 3: Westerner Press Club 3g Class Book Board: ' onor Society. FRANK USHER GRANT Frankie . Quest-R. I. School of Design Quiet, silent, very retired. By those who know him much admire Male Chorus 33 Camera Club 33 Press Club 3 B I 33 ,1- :WM ',.'-'E . ,- x'AXX I V . THOMAS RAYMOND GRANT llGenera1!! IIT!! Quest-Undecided Tommy's the boy who is quite a witg I'm sure we'll all miss him more than a bit. FREDERICK EUGENE GRAVELINE Fred Quest-Toolmaker He's happy-go-lucky, a regular guy: His style in tennis captures one's eye. f ' 1, 2, 33 H'-Y 2, 3 f' ' ' ' Tenms I ILA e J- 5w,1j2yiyWN 'I' ALICE MARY GRAVELLO ..Al,, Quest-Undecided Timid, tranquil, yet so gay, A worthy pal you all will say. LEATRICE SUSAN GREEN ..Lee,, ..Leat,, ' XJ Quest-Business . J, ' ' g, pleasing, may she always be3 re are many who'll miss our light-haired Lee. asket , 33 Swimming Team 23 Glee Club 23 Track 2, 33 Badminton 33 Volley- all 3 Dra ety 33 Leaders 33 Student Club 33 R. I. Honor Societyg 34 ,- And when DOROTHY ANNA GRIFFIN Dottie Queenie Quest-Journalism Of cotton the queen, in studies supreme: Her features attractive make many eyes gleam. Dramatrcs 2 3: Badminton 3: French Club 2: Camera Club 3 Gecretnyj C up and Conn Committee: Press Club 3: German Club 55 .lourn rl Reporter EDWARD EVERETT HALEY Ted Ed Quest-Draftsman A very modest fellow though his talents are manyg His singing and his brilliant word cannot be matched by any Glee Club 2 3: R. I. Festival Chorus 2: Male Chorus 3: R. I Honor So ciety Class Book Board: Band 3 GLADYS LILLIAN HALL Glad Quest-Johnson's Business School Although she's known to he meek and shy, Her standing with others is always high. WINSTON ARTHUR HARRIS Wimpy Quest-Brown 8a Sharpe him serenade with the trumpet that he plays he ends you'll cheer him for the talent he disp H1 Y l 2 3 Bank Cashier I, 2, 3: Student Council 3: Football fMllldf,CIJ 8 Tennis fManagerj 2, 3: Sports Representative to the Times: Sophomore Hop Committee Managers' Club I, 2 35 .ff ,- NORMAN HARVEY Norm Quest-Undecided He's not very heavy, he's not very tall, But the most precious things come in packages small. Soccer 33 Hi'Y l RITA JOAN HAVEY Quest-Business School Quiet, quick, very demure, Of her success you may be sure. MURIEL ANN HEALY Quest-Johnson's Business School With skillful hands the keys she pounds: In knowledge of typing she surely abounds. RUTH ELSIE HEDGES Ruthie Quest--Edgewood Secretarial School Her excellent work in every test Has placed her average with the best. Basketball lg French Club 2, 33 Sophomore Clubg R. I. Honor Society Class Book Board 36' ....s.,-.,..., ,.,. .W . . BARBARA HOPE HEEKS lKBarb!, KKBObby!! Quest-Homeopathic Hospital She's a whiz in athletics, goes in for all sports: Her knowledge is shown in excellent reports. Leaders l, 2, 3: Swimming 2, 3: Basketball 2, 33 Badminton 2, 33 Tennis 2, 3: Track I, 2, 3: Life-Saving 3 EILEEN PATRICIA HENRY ilPatY7 Quest-Secretarial VVork This sweet girl with the lovely profile Would sure satisfy the Hollywood style. Student Club 3: Glee Club fSecretaryj 3 GEORGE ANDRE HERO UX Quest-U ndecided We know that George is a very bright scholar, And in later years he'll earn many a dollar. LESTER ELLIOT HILTON Les Quest-Advertising His talents are legion, abilities great, His name with success we will always relate. Class Book 3 fAdvertising Staftjg Westerner 3 QAdvertising Managerjg rian Club 35 Track 1, 23 Football lg Hi-Y 33 Male Chorus 33 Sopho- mo Hop is ittee lg Debating Society 3 Piss Club 3 fVice-Presidentjg French Club 3 QVice-Presidentjg Junior Ss 37 DOROTHY LOUISE HINES Dot Quest-Bryant College 'l'he biggest blue eyes we've ever seen. ln high school language she's just keen . Club 3 HUGH STEELE HOLBURN 69012 Hughie 11 Quest-R. I. State Sensational star on the basketball floor, He is to West High renowned evermore. Basketball 1, 2, 33 Press Club 3: Hi-Y l Nice President 3, 3 Baseball 3 RAYMOND THOMAS HOYAS KtRa li Y 4 tr, Quest-R. I. State Uigyrlu A fellow's fellow, to all a palg V ls he good looking-just ask any gal. EDWARD HULME , ' f .. ,, ' Y Ed u Quest-Draftsman He may be quiet and reserved, and not have much to say, But Eddie's brilliant swimming brought honor West High way. Swimming 1, 3 QCaptainj 38 .f .p s J' . I .. A sf -L : N W-.--f .,.t-.t,.-...A ...Xa ,,-,. ,, f RUTH LILLIAN HUNT Ruthie Quest-Nurse Quiet, sweet-tempered all of the day, Whether in Winter or in May. Leaders 3: Basketball 33 Badminton 3 .0 LURLINE ELIZABETH HURST Lurl Quest-R. I. School of Design Here's to Lurline, the girl who twirls, With laughing eyes and dancing curls. Leaders 33 Swimming: Twirlersg Basketball 1, 2, 35 Badminton 2, 3 Student Club 1, 2, 33 Dramatics l, 2, 35 Track: Tennis 1, 2. 3 DOROTHY INGHAM ..D0t,, Quest-Comptometer School A lover of mischief and full of fun, A popular pal with everyone. Student Club 1, 35 Basketball lg Dramatic Society 33 Banking Cashier R. I. Honor Society: Senior Play MARYGRAC13 ELAINE Izz ' lKMaCy, Quest-Journalism O Her ambition, we hear, is to t , 1' Here's hoping that her plans on't ravel. 39 f 3 1 - - 53.1 WALTER ALBERT JACQUES Sailor Quest-U. S. Naval Printing School Of the U. S. Navy he is 11 reserve: A good sailor he'lI make with his iron nerve. Track Manager l Wm A, KATHRYN DOROTHEA JENNINGS ..Kay,, Quest-Undecided Reddish hair, plus a cheery smile, A friendly girl-gay all the while. Yvesterner 33 Banking Cashier fl Vigil 'S' ALFRED HOLT JOHNSON maj VF Al ..qff' 'Q ' 'J ll! ill' I Quest-R. I. State College ' Though this be short, it shall be sweet3 More friends like you weld like to meet. Boys' Glce Club 33 French Club 33 Press Club 33 Nominating Commit- tee 33 West Hi-Y 33 Baseball 3 XVILLIAM GEORGE JOHNSON Bill Quest-Machinist Never beset by fear or panic, Bill's interests lie in things mechanic. 40 I sac .,. RICHARD JONES Quest-Bryant College I-le's a singer and a scholar: he composes poetry: He knows how to keep his temper-a teacher he should be. Glee Club 2: Male Chorus 3 p P, UDiCkH RUTH ELIZABETH .I UDSON Ruthie Quest-Photography Her pastime is exciting: try it if you can: She snaps, develops all her own, for she's a camera fan. Basketball l, 3: Camera Club 2, 3 QSecretary 2, President 35 : R. I. Honor Society: Track 2, 3: Badminton: Class Book Board: Westerner Stall' EDWVARD JOHN KAGAN Eddie Quest-Machinist A machinist and a good one, we're sure that Ed will be: lt's at darn sight more inviting than writing poetry. ELSIE ANNA KEENAN Quest-Nursing Clever, witty, El very fine friend- When you're in need of company for Elsie you'll send. Dramatics 2, 3: Glee Club 3: Photography Club 3: Press Club 3: R. I Honor Society: Westerner Staff 41 , . f MARGARET RITA KILEY KlI,e ,y!! Quest-Stenographer Because of her fine personality l'eg's future friends very many will be. NORMA CATHERINE KILPATRICK liN0rrn!P Quest-Secretarial Work She's witty and friendly, this fun-loving gal, All the ayes have it-she's a typical pal. Leaders l, 2, 35 Basketball 1, 2, 3 fCaptainjg Class Book Board: R. I. Honor Society: Track 1, 2, 33 Westerner Press Club 33 Dramatics 33 Student Club 3g Badminton 2, 33 Glee Club lg Senior Reception Committeeg Bank Cashier 1, 33 Sophomore Nominating Committee, Referee 2, 33 Sophomore Club: Volley-ball 3 RALPH ROY KINDLEY 'N IKROYYI , Quest-Telephone Company ,Ah He's deft in forming friendships for he has just what it takes: A pleasant line, a merry laugh, a genial friend he makes. Photography Club 2, 3 QVice Presidentjg junior Rotariang Press Club QAdvertisingj, Senior Class Nominating Committee, Bank Cashier MAYBERT ELSA LANDENCRONA Swede Quest-Undecided Eyes of brown, complexion fair, She's a girl with lovely hair. 42 , L- crews LW WILLIAM HENRY LANG Bill Willie Quest-R. l. State College With his mild disposition and his manner toward the rest. Bill has Illillle himself respected in his one short year at West. Basketball Manager I, 2: Managers' Club l, 2: Track Team I, 2, 3: Soc cer Team 3: Boys' Glee Club 3 fPresidentj Westerner Press Club 3 Cllreas nrerj: Student Council 3: West Hi-Y Club 3: Senior Class Nominating Committee: French Club fl RITA LANG LOIS Reat Quest-Nurse A girl whose friends are always increasing, To her chosen work she'll apply without ceasing. Dramatics l: Swimming 1: Hi-Tri 2: French Club 2 A OSCAR JEAN BAPTISTE LANOUE Butch Quest-Aviation Here's to our Oscar ol the class of forty-one: Yon'll never see him brooding, for he's always full of fun. MARY LILLIAN LAVVRENCE Lil Quest-Bryant College She's stylish, stunning and attractive, WIC But above all that she's very active. N Orchestra 3 ll 4 W 43 - . . fa- .p- IRENE ELIZABETH LEITE Honey Quest-Nurse S e has ovely teeth and very Hue curls, V e's of the cutest of our little girls. ji : RITA IRENE LETOURNEAU IKKid77 Quest-Nurse She has all the qualities to make a good nurseg Let's hope she has money to fill up her purse. French Club 33 Basketball 1 I , LL 1 ' 2 ' I A I M-Xu' f f Y 1, -4 ft SOPHIE LEVIN ' Quest-Posse College This lass is well known for her pretty clothes: In styles and in fashion her good judgment shows. Basketball 1, 2, 3: Track 1, 2, 33 Swimming 35 Badminton 2, 35 Dra- mzitics 3 FLORENCE EVELYN LINDELL Flossie Quest-Undecided WVhenever we see her we all do hail, For her music to cheer us will never fail. Dramatics 35 Glee Club 3g Banking Cashier 2, 33 Press Club 33 Westerner fCirculation Departmentj: Nominating Committee 3 44 ,CL I wld I JOHN CHARLES L1NToN ' su Jack Quest-R. I. State College If you're in a mood that's glum and Jack into the room should come, Your cares and worries are buried in glee, and with him to a reall you'll Hee. French Club lg Basketball MW? ' JOHN DONALDSON LOGAN, JR. Clllack!! j Quest-Brown Engineering Course When it comes to mathematics john sure knows the wayg You'll not meet his equal in many a day. Student Council 3 QPresidentjg Class Book Board 33 French n of fun Club 3: Press Club 3 flixchange Editor 3y 3 Glee Club 33 Hi-Y 2, 35 Dramatic So- ciety l, 2, 33 New England Dramatic Festival 2 R U . C 5 EIL1-:EN LOVE . - Quest-Secretary ' on Heaps of fun, full of pep, V Swimming and basketball-just watch her step. v' Interclass Swimming l, 2, 3: Varsity Swimming 2, 3 QCO-Captain 35 Basketball 2, 3: Life Saving 35 Badminton 3g R. I. Honor Society LUCY LUND Lou Quest-Comptometer School She's quiet, she's smart and she's pretty, too: To the Blue and the Buff she has always been true. Glee Club lg Basketball 1 Q . . . . f . li if If ,lf , A U JJ, .sv DAVID MALCOLM MACAULAY ' 1 ' 'lj rs 4 ij' .Mac Quest-Mechanical Engineer In baseball he stars, in soccer he's tops, In track he excels, all opponents he stops. Soccer 3: Male Glee Club 3: Senior Hi-Y: Track l, 2 . 1,J ,', ,' I ,xi V A 4' DOROTHY ANN MACDONALD . f yNvl ., . Dottie Mac I Quest-Secretary When sadness 0'ertakes you and you fret o'er your lot What you need is a bit of good humor from Dot. HUGH OLIVER MACK Quest-United States Navy Here's another sailor of our Uncle Sam, With his lively wit he'll get out of any jam. 1 EDWARD THOMAS MADDEN IKJ JI! Quest-Undecided 9 He may not be handsome, he may not be tall, ,. XX But he's a sure friend to one and all. 46 i ll THOMAS JOSEPH MAGNER Dapper Quest-Aviation Tommy's a lad who is out for fun: When Dapper approaches all worries will run. HELEN MARY MAIKO llMike!! Quest--Bryant College A champion in shorthand, a whiz when she types, Helen's a girl that everyone likes. Basketball lg Life Saving 23 Press Club 33 R. I. Honor Society HELEN FRANCES MANNING Quest-Undecided When in this book your friends' pictures you're scanning Here's one you'll recall with delight-Helen Manning. YVETTE IRENE MANOSH Quest-Stenographer And here is a irl we're sure ou'll 't ree -' S v Y f E You'll remember with joy each time that you sec. 'f Glee Club 3 47 .A .. , Nfl.,-f -v WILLIAM LEON MARCOTTE A Bill Quest-Chemist He's smart, he's witty, a very fine chum, A really great fellow, as good as they come. Class Book Boardg R. I. Honor Societyg French Club lg Glee Club Debating Society 1 LOUIS J. MARCOUX Shorty Quest-Draftsman We all know Louis Marcoux, that fellow tall and thin: He may not be so robust but that doesn't bother him. GEORGE WILLIAM MARSHALL MK-id!! Quest-Mail Man When it comes to playing baseball and West is far behind, We can count on Georgie Marshall to put us back in line. MARY AGNES MARTIN George Quest-Telephone Operator A girl who is known for her art at the dance, Her ballroom manners cause many a glance. Swimming 1, 2: Senior Life Saving: Glee Club 33 R. I. Honor Society 48 :- 1 WILFRED MASSEY Will Quest-Undecided In soccer, in baseball this chap does stand out. When he comes to the plate he gives the ball Z1 clout. Basketball lg Soccer Team 33 Baseball Team 3 K FREDERICK DOUGLAS MASSIE Freddie Quest-Brown University Loads of fun, the life of the party, He's the First president, has a laugh very hearty. Hi-Y 1, 2, 39 Class Treasurer 23 Class President 33 Dramatics 1, 3: Swim ming Team 33 R. I. Honor Societyg Class Book Boardg Student Council 3 QA FRANCIS EDNVARD MCCALL ,' i Ripper Mack f' Quest-jockey ' I This young lad with the rosy cheeks Is quite a hoop player when he dons his sneaks. x 1 ,W If MARGARET MCCALL ii at of ,. .ipegu Quest-Undecided rf ,jk A quiet lass with a serious face, l- 5 7 Her words and her manner betoken her grace. 49 at ,... . r- ELEN AGNES MCCANN at XX Shorty Mac X Quest-Hairdressing . A smile of good cheer she always has handy, And Helen's an expert at selling us candy. Track l, 23 Basketball 1 CLAIRE MARIE MCCARTHY Quest-Undecided This girl indeed is very wittyg Not only that but she's more than quite pretty. Dramatics 1, 23 Student Club lg Basketball lg German Club 3 ANN THERESA MCCONAGHY Mac Shorty Quest-Memorial Hospital A sweet little lady quite willing to assist, Xvhose fine personality one cannot resist. Swimming Team l ROBERT FRANCIS MCCORMICK Mac Quest-Aviation He's tall, he's lanky, he's quite a fellow, He knows all the boys, has a smile that is mellow. wv WU 50 W' W 4 EILEEN MARY MCCOY M Nancy Quest-Regis College Good student, good athlete, good company, too: If you want a real friend, then Nancy'll surely do. R. I. Honor Society: Girls' Leaders' Corps l, 2, 3: Swimming 33 German Club 2: Basketball 33 Dramatics 3: Student Club 33 Girls' Varsity Swim Team 3: Badminton 2, 3 CARMELITA MARIE MCKENNA Carm Irish Quest-Secretary When you think of the smiles that you've seen at NVesl, Remember Carmelita's was always of the best. FREDA ELLEN MCLAUGHLIP Quest-Entertainer QW Sparkling eyes and a smiling face With Freda near all cares we chase. Glee Club 23 Dramatics l RUTH ELIZABETH MCSWEENEY Betty Quest-Secretary Betty is a busy bee: Her marks are tops in History. Photography Club 31 Student Council lg Glee Club 35 Dramatic Society 3: Press Club 33 R. I. Honor Society 51 CAT RYN M OWS 1 p e ' H fl t-Rhode sl.. S .Y ol of Design She's a very fin rt' t - veryone knows, And she shall have music wherever she goes. Orchestra 1, 2, 3: All State Orchestra l, 23 All New England 1, nis lg Track 1 RITA YVETTE MENARD Frenchie Quest-Telephone Operator Of students at our school there's hardly one neater Than this little girl whom we all call Rita. Glee Club 3 RAYMOND RUDOLPH MEUNIER scRayu Quest-Bryant College Here's to Ray Meunier who graduates this juneg May good luck and success come to him very soon. EDITH EVELYN MILLS Edie Quest--Nursing The doctors and patients wherever they are Will all know that West High has sent them a star. 52' .far ,- ,v- ' - Maw 2, 33 Ten f -Vf - SHIRLEY MARIE MOFFITT , , Shirle,' Quest-Undecided Pretty and neat, with hair that is brown, Happy and carefree, you cz1n't get her down. Clap :incl Gown Connnittee. LORA MARIE MONAGHAN Irishie Quest-R. I. C. E. Bright blue eyes and 11 beautiful smile, To be one of her friends is worth your while. THOMAS JOSEPH MONAGHAN Tommy,' Quest-Undecided Sure, 'l'ommy's ancestors :ill came from Killarney He certainly inherited his share of Blarney. SAMUEL EMERSON MONTGOMERY Sammy Monty Quest-Draftsman Because our Sam is nonchalant, Of fun and frolic he'll never want. Baskelbzlll Manager l, 2: Managers' Club 1, 2 W fetal-1-A DANIEL HOWARD MOONEY, JR. Dapper Quest-Engineer Dan says he'll be an engineer: Of his success we'll surely hear. JOSEPH PHILIP MULCA Y ..MaC,, .Hoes Quest-R. I. State College fEngineeringj He goes easy in class but not in the sun When he,s chasing flies-O my, can he run. Male Chorus 33 Dramatics I, 2, 33 German Club 23 Western Hi-Y 33 Baseball 3 FREDERICK KIMBALL MULCAHY lKTed!7 CSFI-ed!! Quest-College For a boy to depend on, when all's done and sa Why look any farther than to Mulcahy, Ted? German Club 33 Press Club 33 Debating Society 3 JAMES THOMAS MURPHY Murph f Quest-Undecided T mmy is one who can bat the ball far, A hough he's not rugged he's still quite a lm W 54 er Press Club id, Slilf. Q., 4, ., .-- , af-L . A - -7 nf,---.-K-nw-A M- fi-., X FRANK HENRY MURRAY, JR. Bud Quest-Electrical Engineer A good pal and fellow that's true to the end, It's well worth your while to have him as friend. CONSTANCE VIVIAN NADEAU Connie Quest-Nurse She greets her friends both far and near With a pleasant smile so full of cheer. Swimming lg Basketball lg Glee Club 3 RUTH AVIS NORDQUIST Blondie Quest-Telephone Operator She's popular, her hair is blonde, Of her the boys are very fond. EMMIE LOUISE NORSTERN Emmy Lou Em Quest-R. I. School of Design She sings, she plays, she swims for the team, Her energies quite boundless seem. Swimming 1, 2, 3: Basketball 23 Track 1, 29 Life Saving 25 Glee Club 3 Press Club 33 Rhode Island Honor Society 55 6 KATHLEEN MAUREEN O'BRIEN Kathy Kay Quest-Telephone Operator In her classes this girl sets a very fast pace, She is also endowed with a full share of grace. DOROTHY O'CONNELL Dot Quest-R. I. C. E. Dol is :1 pal with plenty of backing, When it comes to Gne points she has hardly one lacking f D JONATHAN OGDEN Will Quest-Engineering NVilfred Ogden is the greatest chap For experiments in Chemistry without mishap. Hi-Y 33 Swimming Team 35 Male Chorus 3 HELENA MARY O'MEARA Irish Quest--Business Cone with the Wind may have Scarlett O'Hara, lint our own YVest High has its Helena O'Meara. Drznnallic Club 35 Press Club 3 56 LA O L QSTER Al Bib ' rsity A half-si ressed gi , a continual grin Identifies Alan each c room he's in. Orchestra l, 2, 3: All-State Orchestra lg Tennis l, 2, 33 Dramatics 3 French Club 5 WILLIAM OCTAVE PAGE I KBi1lPi I Quest-Undecided Here-'s a fellow witty and sage: You've guessed it, folksl Sure, it's Bill Page, French Club 33 Male Chorus 3 1 X V, Q ,rw LOUISA PARTINGTON - ,QF ,AMW 4sL0urr X Ijlaji A A Quest-Office Work ' fl' She's full of smiles and of good cheergh She makes everyone happy, whether far or near. Tennis lg Track lg Basketball 1, 3: Dramatics 3 DOROTHY YN PEARSE H P, Do e sure, i very smart gal, nographer An you also must know that she's quite a pal. 57 DOROTHY PATRICIA PELKEY Dottie Quest-Office Work One of our very best divers is Dot Who has worked very hard to improve her art. CECILE THERESA PELLETIER Pelkey Quest-Secretary In singing her voice is good and its true: Here we lose a fine girl when its time for adieu. Glee Club 3 . 1' .bmvf .1 ff , y AM7 . Q X' ALTER PHILLIPS scwaltry Quest-Radio School He's the fellow, good-natured and quiet Who, everyone thinks, is quite a riot. HORACE ALFRED PHOENIX Fat Quest-Undecided He is the oy who is bu'lt like a godg When the, oach saw hi 'wimming, he gave the nod Soccer Teani3 QPI i!ng Ma rj: Swimming Team 3 5 is ,1 ,, : f .W Qtr ,. J 1 In ,TX X Q V QN L? 1 rr' 58 HAZEL ELIZABETH PICARD - upickyn ..PiC,, Quest-Memorial Hospital 9 V Little Miss Picard is pretty and sweet: She wears nice clothes, she's very petite. ociety 3: Camera Club 3 .IOHN JOSEPH PICKETT Pick Quest-Printing Of the Blue and Buff he was a backer, On the baseball field a Hne second sacker I 3 HARRY ALONZO PIERCE Fish Quest-Amherst or Dartmouth His name is not Miller but no prowess he lacks, He sure knocks them cold when he swings out his sax All New England Band 1, 2, 5: Orchestra 23 Student Council 3 Hi X 2 3 LESTER PILKINGTON Klpilkym Quest-Mail Carrier Popular with all the boys, Mechanics, we hear, is one of his joys. 59 ELEANOR DOROTHY POIRIER Ellie Quest-Comptometer School She's a girl who's full of fun, But she never plays till her work is done. Basketball lg Student Club l, 33 French Club 21 Glee Club 33 Press Club 3: R. I. Honor Societyg R. I. State Concert I ? Mi Q 'ln GEORGE YVILLIAM PRAY B111 Quest-United States Army Mechanic If it's airplanes, dirigibles, or such you'd like to know just go to George and ask him-his knowledge he will show. Football 2 FRANCES ANNE QUINN Fran ' Quest--Homeopathic Hospital Best disposition and most nonchalant- After all, classmates, what more could we want. Leaders' Corps 1, 2, 3: Basketball 1, 2, 35 Swimming 2, Student Club 1, 2, 3: Dramatics l, 3: Student Council 3 MILDRED RAMSDEN Millie Quest-Katharine Gibbs 3g Varsity 3 'She's nice, she's smart and she's a good scout, Millie's one girl we can't do without. Glee Club 1, 3 60 4, ll RUTH READ Quest--Air Hostess For a firl who is rett we'll ive Ruth a vote, in H P Y, .8 And of her ability we'll not fail to note. Dramatic Society lg Bank Cashier 2 JACK STUART REED jake Quest-Undecided Whene'er in school there's work to be done, Jack Reed gets up and leaves his fun. Bank Cashier l NAOMI HARRIETTE REED ..Nay,, Quest-Katharine Gibbs Because this shy maid doesn't shriek and shout, Don't think that she doesn't know her way about. Glee Club 3: Sophomore Play I - X . I . l . , f 1 ' . Q J I 'fl .tw ' in CHARLES GORDON REID 9 Chick Quest-Navy We wonder if Chick, who is not a bad sport, Will soon be a sailor with a girl in every port. Hi-Yg Dramatics lg Bank Cashier 2, 3: Male Chorus 33 Managers' 3: Press Club 33 Photography Club 3 61 .l'- J 1 C' ,- Clllll - f I MARY TERESA REILLY George Quest-Secretary Although the nursery rhyme speaks of contrary, We all know that doesn't apply to this Mary. Glee Club 33 R. I. Festival HOPE LILLIAN ROBERTS Hopie Quest-Massachusetts General Hospital Serene, quiet, and self-possessed, Hopie ranks high among the best. ADELLA FRANCES RODGERS AIitterbug Del Quest-Rhode Island College of Education Although she's not Ginger, she's still quite a starg She stamps out the rhythm, Eight to the bar . Dramatic Society l, 2, 3: Student Club l, 2, 33 Glee Club l, 2, 33 Photog raphy 1, 2, 33 Press Club 33 Choral Verse 3: R. I. State Concert, Sesquicen tennial Cotton Pageantg Senior Play ANNE CAMILLE ROMANO Dolly Quest-Nurse W'e'tl all take a chance at having our ills, If shy little Anne was to give us the pills. 62 n. -r -m- il' ROSELLA GERTRUDE SALISBURY Rosie Quest-Nursing Here is a student who is very bright, ' And her smile is always a sign of delight. -Bentley School 0 0 ent all thought they could run very fast, ' Geor they found themselves easily passed. fkfigcila NARD SAPERSTEIN Track I, 2, 3 fCaptain 353 Hi-Yg Male Chorus 3 ,A 9' Q i ETHEL ANNE SAVAGE X ' Q ' Blondie, 1 ' Quest-Comptometer School Ethel Savage is one who has plenty of zest, And ,in our school halls she's always well dressed. Dramatic Socibt' l, 2, 3: Banking Cashier lg Sophomore Play Club 2 ' l. N1 1 4 if fi FLORENCE EVE SAVAGE . ur-lou S Quest-Felt Sc Tarient Comptometer School Statistics will prove almost anything so, But hgures can't lie when they're worked out by Flo. R. I. Honor Society 63 -- 1 JOSEPH HENRY SCALLIN Hank Quest-Holy Cross A loyal supporter to the Blue and the Buff, Of the best of success we can't wish enough. Baseball lg Glee Club 13 Male Chorus 3 gl 8 ' LYDIA SCHIAVINO l CAI-lid!! llLee!! Quest-Rhode Island Hospital XVe've spoken of pal and we've spoken of friend, But when the class voted here these questions did end. Dramatics 2, 33 Bank Cashier 2, 33 Westerner Staff 33 Press Club 3 fl NATHAN SHAPIRO ..Nat,, Quest-Bryant College To be a businessman Nat aspiresg Let's hope that success does crown his desires. ELIZABETH MARY SHAXN Betty Quest-Johnson Sc Wales Business School To Betty Shaw we now give a handg With her personality many friends will she land. 64 ANGELA SILVA ..Ann,. Quest-Bryant College To business school our friend Ann goes, We know she'll always be on her toes. HELEN LOUISE SMITH Smitty Quest-Johnson 8c Wales Business School Whether in work or whether in play Smitty is sure to win her way. l: Student Club l: Swimming l, 23 Badminton 2 LOIS ARLINE SMITH A uest-Katharine Gibbs ..L0,, ygylf Q . A true blue pal and a lady sweet, Yvith a happy expression that's always a treat. French Club 2, 3: Dramatics 33 Glee Club 3 fI'residentj3 Basketball 1 Student Council 33 Photography Club gl R. I. Honor Society Class Book Board Cap and Gown Committee: Senior Play BEATRICE LILLIAN SMITHIES Smitty Beat Quest-Johnson 8: Wlales Business School She's neat, she's fair, light hearted too, The faults of Beatrice are very few. . 3: Track 25 Dramatic Society 3 Z 65 ELSIE ADELAIDE SNOW Snowie Quest-Physical Education Director An all-round girl, day in and day out, A student, an athlete and a very good scout. , stag, ,.,.f , - VM. Ak., I . I .ik Basketball l, 2, 31 Swimming 2, 35 Track I, 2. 3: Basketball Referee 3: Westerner Staff 33 Leaders 33 Dramatic Society 33 Badminton 2, 3: Ten- nis 2, 3 AGNES SOUSA Aggie Quest-Bryant College We wish you well in your life's career, And since your effort's the best we'll never fear. -J 1' WALTER STEPANCEVICH HDOCM Quest-Machinist He's tall, he's quiet and very bright, His answers in class are always quite right. CATHERINE ROWE STEVENSON Stevie Cathie Quest-Secretary Whenever she leads in a swimming match Catherine sure is hard to catch. Interclass Swimming 2, 33 Varsity Swimming 2, 3: Badminton 5g Track gl Senior Life Saving 3 66 ALEXANDER JAMES STEWART Doc Quest-Herricks Soceer's his sport-he was brought up in plaid, He rallies to all cries of Boot it lad . Hi-Y l, 2, 3: Soccer 33 Banking Cashier 3 Mlm HELEN LOUISE STORER Quest-Nursing For a girl who is quiet take Helen Storer, We want you to know we're a hundred percent for Dramatics lg Glee Club 35 Chorus Singing 2, 33 Banker 3 MAR-IORIE JANET ST. PETER Margie Quest-Katharine Gibbs Margie's the girl whom you'll look at again, With her wink and her smile she draws all the men Basketball I: Volley-ball I, 23 Dramatic Society 3 MABEL MARY SUTCLIFFE Quest-Bryant College A pleasant girl--ready, willing and able. We're proud to have a classmate like Mabel. Press Club 3 67 her , -,111 .f- DOROTHY LOUISE TAYLOR ..Dot,, Quest-Katharine Gibbs In studies, in music, and in dramatics too Dot has been very loyal to the Buff and Blue. German Club 25 Student Club 23 R. I. Honor Society: R. French Club 3: Dramatic Society 33 Glee Club 3 f- ,lf Lx , 7 I , tt- ' VI' . , ll M ' Dramatic J 110- ,f l,vA'. RAYMOND IRVIN TAYLOR Jitterbug e Quest-Mt. St. Charles College Active. peppy, and alive This lad knows his jumping Jive . Society l LUCILE BARBARA TETREAULT Snooks Quest-Bryant College If you need a tonic, if your mood is blue, By all means, folks, go find Lu. CARL HENRY THOMSEN llcurlym Quest-Undecided Here's it boy with light curly hair Who makes all the girls turn 'round and stare. 68 I. Concert 3 ,,. .,. . ., ALQE T A. lKTilly!! Quest-Rhode Island State If he's scowling at books of various kinds, You'll know he's reading between the lines. EIAMES TRAVIS jameo Quest-Draftsman A first-class draftsman some day he'll make. His will matches his physique. so he'll be hard to shake. ROBERT MAURICE TRINQUIER . ..Bob,, Quest-Aviation D' Bob is so happy he always sings When he dreams of the coveted wit .U ELIZABETH ANN TYRRELL lKBetSyY! Quest-Pembroke A wonderful pal, a lovable gal, filled with the spirit of West: The better you know her the more you'll agree she's different from all the rest. Leaders l, 2, 3 Nice President 2, 35: Dramatics 1, 2, 3 fSecretary 35: Track 2, 3: Badminton 2, 3g Basketball 2, 3: Swimming 2, 3: R. I. Honor Society: Student Club 2, 3: Press Club: Student Council 3 fVice Presidentl : French Club 2, 3: German Club 2: Bank Cashier 1 69 .1- f LILLIAN BARBARA VALENTINE Jimmie Quest-Secretary Good hum0r's the watchword with Miss Valentine: Both her smiles and her curls are called very Sne. LYDIA PAULINE WAGNER Lid Quest-Nurse She may not be the talkative kind, But her classwork reveals an active mind. Glee Club 33 R. I. Honor Society FRED JAMES WARBURTON Quest-U. S. Army Air Corps When Fred Warburton hurt his knee We knew the battle hard would be. Basketball 1, 2, 33 Male Chor s 3 If y W THOMAS ALFRED WATSON, JR. Tommie Quest-Machinist Dear, Oh Dear, goodness sakes, what is all this crash and din? When it came to Most Talkative they could think only of him. Student Council 1, 33 Manager Club 3: Press Club 3 fl '- J A4 Lib , rf in 1 70 ..,,. .,... ., f WILBUR HARRISON WELCH wa Will Quest-R. I. School of Design Very high is the spirit of West, And to make it so Will did his best. Track 2, 35 Male Chorus 8: Photography Club 3 .IEAN MACLAREN WHYTE M Pee Wee Quest-Katharine Gibbs I Most Popular they named her and of Personality sup eg Do you wonder that we were so glad to have you with us, jean. Sophomore Club QPresidentjg Hi-Tri 2 QPresidentjg Student Club 3 1Presiden0: Nominating Committee l, 2, 33 Dramatics 1, 2, 3 QSecretary lj: Debating l, 2, 3 fTreasurer 2, President 315 Leaders l, 2, 33 German Club 33 Student Council 83 Westernerg Senior Reception Committee, Class- book Board: Volley-ball l, 2 QCaptain 1, 215 Class Secretary 33 R. I. Honor Society: Badminton 3g Basketball Referee 8: Track l, 2, 3 WINIFRED ANNE WILDENHAIN Winnie Red Quest-Business S ' S A sweet young lady, very merry and gay, I V Who with her intelligence will go il long w f H 5 Press Club 83 Dramatic Society 35 Class Book Board 33 R. I. Honor So- ciety PAUL DILLARD WILLIAMS Lancelot Mr. Paul Flash joe Quest-Business All-New England was his rating on the court of basketballg In life, too, he'll be a leader-goodbye and good luck, Paul. Hi-Y l, 2, 3: Basketball l, 2, 3 fCaptain SJ 3 Track l, 2, 3: Glee Club 33 Male Chorus, 3 I ' ' ' N 5' . 5 'x t N' 1, W Y 71 f 1 ly: 9 , ., O f ,JP R y JOHN WILSON l ' 6 J, Johnnie Quest-Bryant College Slhlled in studies and athletics-at happy combination We can predict his great success without a hesitation Soph Hop Committee: junior Prom Committeeg Hi-Y 2 3 fPres1dentj 3: Banking 25 Student Council 33 Senior Reception Committee Class Treasurer 33 R. I. Honor Societyg Basketball 33 Class Book Board West erner fSpecial Writerj MARY ELIZABETH WOOD Quest-Mill Office Work You won't hear much from Mary, but her work is very steady Wvhenever there's a task to do, you'll find her ever ready Dramzllics l IRENE GLADYS WRIGHT Gladie Quest-Secretarial Mfork A pretty girl with her curly locks, And very becoming in her dainty frocks. LAURA ELIZABETH WRIGHT Quest-Nurse Don't ever fret, just sit tight If your nurse is Laura Wright. 72 ,. .,- , I VIRGINIA JOAN W'RIG ' i Ginnie Quest-Nurse She's short, she's cute, she's very sweet: You're sure of a smile when her you meet. AIEANIE YOUNG XMYLLIE Red Ginger Quest-Finan's Beauty Culture School With a winning smile she can always be seen, You've guessed it now, her name is jean. Dramatics 33 Basketball I ww ROBERT REYNOLDS VVYLLIE ..B0b,, 0551 Quest-Brown Sc Sharpe fMachinisty That Bob Wyllie has some kick, And on the soccer team did click. Hi-Y l, 3 fTreasurer l, 355 Soccer 3 THOMAS YOUNG SCOtty Quest-Undecided 'l'onuuy's the lad who doesn't say much: He studies his work, he's never in Dutch . L 73 Honors at West ALDA BRAGA Miss Braga, business manager of our Class Book, President of the Westerner Press Club and a prominent member of the Debating So- ciety, was named by a vote of the Senior Class and of the Faculty the outstanding citizen at West High School. As a result, she was awarded the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Medal before an assembly of the student body. JEAN GRADY A member of the Sophomore Class, Miss Grady added glory to the new high school in Pawtucket by winning the State Oratorical Contest sponsored annually by the American Legion over contestants from practically all secondary schools in the state. Going to At- lantic City as the representative of Rhode Is- land, Miss Grady reflected great credit upon WVest High by finishing third in the sectional contest. JOHN DILLON john Dillon, editor of WESTERDAYS and of the Westerner, and President of the French Club, wrote the winning essay for the City of Pawtucket from contestants in all the public and private schools in the community. His essay, entitled What Uncle Sam Means to Me , is now entered in the Rhode Island con- test sponsored by the Benevolent and Protec- tive Order of Elks. 74 ,LT Omer Fontaine Gr: Tilden B. Mason Patriotism 'l'he defense of the United States of America de- mands sacrifices both material and personal. Thou- sands of our tnen are now giving, in service of their country, one year of their lives in artny camps and in naval bases. There they are being trained to protect ottr American institutions, not the least of which is public school education, if and when our democracy is threatened by arms. lt is fitting, therefore, that some of the best material of the I9-ll class at lVest Senior High School has been offered to the service of ottr country. Above are pic- tured 'lilden B. Mason, our teacher until February, when he departed to join Battery A, 10flrd F. A. at Camp Blanding. Fla., Frank Cook, '41, who is now with Battery F in Florida, Omer Fontaine, '41, Sergeant in Company ll. lltlth Med. Regiment: Percy Gray. '-ll. Battery F, l03rd Field Artillery, Camp lllanding. As ottr one year at YVest neared its close other mem- bers of our graduating class heard the call and heeded it. 'Fhus we were forced to bid farewell to Wlalter jacques and Hugh Mack, included in the Roundup section of our book, who left for service with the Naval Reserves, and to George Pray and Louis Marcoux. who have recently enlisted in the army. XVe are proud of these men who have left the or- dinary course of life in order that we might live in peace, freedom and security, We are happy to dedi- cate this page of Wtcs'ttcRoAys to them and to the ideals of true patriotism which our schools have taught us. Iizlzvard Haley The Best at West lPopularity Pollj The members of the 1941 Class of lfllest High School, wishing to WTIIC ll'lt0 the records their selections of the superlatives in the school's first graduatlng class, conducted a campaign of nominations and elections with the following results: Done Most for School. . Most Brilliant .. ..,., Best Personality .....,... .... Most Likely to Succeed Most Handsome .,,,... Best Dressed ...... Most Talkative .... Most Nonelzalant .... Best Actor ,,.,.,... Most Studious ...A Most Reserved ..... Best Dispositioned .. lfittiest .,.....,.., Most Ambitious .... Most Popular ...., Most Talented .... Best Pal ..,..... Best Dancer. . . Best Athlete .... Done Most for School. . Most Brilliant ......... Best Personality .....,. Most Attractive .,.,..,. Best Dressed .,... Most Talkative ..,.. Most Nonehalant .... Best Actress ...... Most Studious . . . llflost Reserved ,,.., Best Dispositioned. . . lllittiest ......,... Most Ambitious .... Most Popular ..,.. Most Talented. . . Best Pal ...... Best Dancer ..., Best Athlete ,,.. BOYS First PAUL YVILLIAMS . . . . .JOHN DILLON FRED MASSIE JOHN DILLON LEO BEAUGRAND ,ERNEST FREBERG THOMAS WVATSON JOSEPH MULCAHEY FRED MASSIE . . . . .YVILLIAM MARCOTTE ...WEDYVARD HULME WVILLIAM LANG . . .FRED MASSIE LESTER HILTON PAUL YVILLIAMS LESTER HILTON . .,.. YVILLIAM LANG IRVIN TAYLOR ,PAUL WILLIAMS GIRLS First , 4 ...,. ALDA BRAGA .LOIS COLINAN JEAN WHYTE ,ALDA BRAGA Most Likely to Succeed ..,.... . . , . .MARJORIE ST. PETER RUTH CARTER . . . . . JANET GRABOWSKI . . . ,FRANCES QUINN BETSY TYRRELL .WVINIFRED WILDENHAIN NAOMI REED .. . . .FRANCES QUINN .EILEEN LOVE MARJORIE BROOKES JEAN WHYTE LOIS COLINAN LYDIA SCHIAVINO . . . . .ADELLA RODGERS . . . . .YVILMA ALLENSON 76 Second Raymond Durochel William Banach Richard Jones Lester Hilton John Dolan Leo Beaugrand John Wilson Benny Capparrelli Allan Oster John Dillon Edward Haley Fred Massie Oscar Lanoue John Wilson Fred Massie Edward Haley John Linton John YVilson Hugh Holburn Second Marjorie Brooks Alda Braga Betsy Tyrrell Jean Whyte Dorothy Grifhn Sophie Levin Loretta Blais Roselene Carroll Edythe Barton Ruth Judson Lois Colinan Jean Whyte Norma Kilpatrick Mary Cavanaugh Mary Cavanaugh Leatrice Green Jean Whyte Mary Martin Eileen Love I fp'-ns X5 4' as 9 W N X' 'Kh. 'v .....-f H591 il., i, N1 m , 1 4 , 1 , ' I ' I V iff 'X I 1 1 i 1 S 1 -...I 7 N . . 1,A, J .7 A N ,i V x ' N ,ar .leg .51 ,gb 'sae a L01 K I 'I N The Westerner H HE WVESTERNERH, the first successful high school newspaper in Pawtucket, has been most prominent in bringing honor and glory to the name of Wlest High. Since the beginning of November, The lfVeslerner has appeared fortnightly, publish- ing and circulating news within hours of its oc- currence in six-page or eight-page issues. Its greatest achievement, however, was a twelve- page souvenir edition which was distributed at the banquet in honor of West High's basketball and East High's swimming teams. Besides de- tails of the banquet program and summaries of the activities of both teams, it carried a re- view of the news of the year and countless pictures. Every phase of student activity has been cov- ered by The Westerner. With representatives in every organization and home room, the edi- tors scooped the news even before the daily press. Lois Colinan and john Dillon were editors-in-chief. Other members of the execu- tive board included james Blythe and Mfilma Allenson, news editors, Raymond Durocher and Elsie Snow, sports reporters, Lester Hilton and Muriel Brannigan, advertising managers: joseph Chandley and Emmie Norstern, circu- lation managers, and Mary Cavanaugh and Winifred Wildenhain, office executives. jun- ior high editors included Harold X'Volfson, Phyllis Fine, Ambrose McCoy, and Sally Ann Ruyter. In the first edition of The Weslermfr, the editors advocated a strong policy of school spirit. Realizing that the test of a good news- paper lies in its ability to translate school spirit into action and to translate that action into success, the editors undertook the organization of a press club to accomplish that purpose. Thus the Westerner Press Club was formed by more than one hundred and seventy-five sttt- dents and directed by Alda V. Braga, Presi- dentg Lester E. Hilton, Vice-Presidentg Mary Cavanaugh, Secretaryg and X'Villiam Lang, Treasurer. Only students of high scholastic standing were eligible for membership. The purpose of the press club was two-fold: hrst, to publish The Westernerg and second, to support, tangibly and intangibly, all school ac- tivities. In carrying ot1t its policy, the press club sponsored a series of spectacular events. On February l, 1941, six bus loads of enthusiastic rooters accompanied the iVest High Rangers to a 30-28 victory on the basketball court at De LaSalle, Newport. Complete details for the trip were arranged by the Press Club, and the plans were laid before the student body at an assembly-the first stttdent assembly held at Wfest High. On February 20, 1941, The l'l,1'Sfl'I'71l'I' tri- umphed again! XVhile the citizens of Paw- tucket wondered at the progressiveness of our modern schools, seven hundred students at- tended a X'Vest High Nite at'a local theater. The Westerners, as a unit, witnessed a unique motion picture show and staged a program of its own. N'Vith the assistance of the cheer leaders and the school band, the students ex- pressed their appreciation to the basketball IC2illl for a victoriotts season in hearty cheers and pep songs. In addition to the publication of the sou- venir edition of The I'V1'.sI1'r11m', the Press Club managed the sale of banquet, tickets. dispos- ing of more than one hundred and fifty, a record unexcelled in former years. I Climaxing the year of diversified activities. The f1VI?Sf!?Hl!'T Press Club sponsored a school- wide dance and entertainment under the gen- eral title of XVestorama on Alune ti. Amidst a setting of early Western atmosphere, students enjoyed a unique program of dancing, enter- taimnent, and the awarding of valttable priies. one of which was a defense bond with an ulti- mate valtte of 3525. Thus, The l'Vl'.YfI'lilIl'V has figured promi- nently in the career of every gradttate of the class of I9-il. Other stttdent journalists have marveled at the high standards of its news columns and literary features. The Press Club has been, without a doubt. the influential ve- hicle around which all activities of the year have revolved, for wherever sttccess prevailed. The l2VI'SfI'HIt I' predominated. .ffldn Bragn Dramatic Society Westlights Behind the Footlights HE Dramatic Society at West High proved to be a very popular organization from the time when announcement of its formation was first made, for l75 prospective members attended the inaugural meeting. All these en- thusiastic students showed continued loyalty later on and during the entire season by sup- porting the club's numerous activities. The first play, more properly a pageant, which the organization sponsored was on the occasion of Pawtucket's Cotton Sesqui-centen- nial celebration and the dedication of West High School. The pageant portrayed the uses of cotton cloth from the time of Samuel Slater down to the present day. The styles through the years were attractively portrayed in a pleas- ing series of scenes, skits and tableaux under the direction of Miss Edith Hutton of the fac- ulty. The Coming ol' the King and XVest End High were presented by the sophomore and junior classes respectively, the former being a very successful Christmas presentation, while the latter was a popular three-act comedy. The three one-act plays which were chosen by the Dramatic Society were Cory George , Theme Song for the Married and The Neighbors . These plays saw a large number of the best performers in our group obtaining their first chance to show their ability at West High and the plays were termed successful by the large audience which was attracted to them. The Senior Play VVesterdays was a dis- tinct novelty, inasmuch as it was written hy students themselves with all characters and events being drawn from actual life at our new school. This laugh-provoking comedy, first Senior Play at West, set a successful ex- ample for years to come. The officers chosen to head the first year of the Dramatic Society's existence were as fol- lows: President, James Blytheg Vice-President, Frances Quinn: Secretary, Betsy Tyrrell: Treasurer, Lois Colinan. As the first graduates of the Society in this school, we seniors wish new and continued successes in all that future students attempt in stage work. We certainly regret that it is not possible for us to stay a few more years to help with this work, but we have every con- fidence in the ability of our present fellow members who will return next year. We feel that under the capable direction of Miss Hut- ton the West High Dramatic Society will not be long in assuming a prominent place in high school theatricals in Rhode Island. Lois Colinan R. l. Honor Society 'Tl The Stars of Um' Classrooms CON after the mid-year examinations our principal announced the names of those members of the Senior Class whose consistently brilliant classroom work during their high school career had made them eligible for mem- bership in the Rhode Island Honor Society. A careful check of the records had shown that just forty-one members of the Class of '41 had earned the distinction of being the hrst honor students in our school's history. At an assembly subsequent to the naming of NVest High's candidates for the Rhode Is- land Honor Society Mr. Dascombe and Miss Mary McKitchen, faculty adviser, bestowed upon these students the pins and diplomas emblematic of their noteworthy scholastic achievement. The names of those who were the first at XVest to attain honor rating are as follows: XVilma Allenson, X'Villiam Banach, james Blythe, jr., Muriel V. Brannigan, Alda V. Braga, Marjorie E. Brookes, Clementina A. Caetano, Ruth E. Carter, Mary M. Cavanaugh, Marguerite M. Cianfarani, Lois F. Colinan, Ruth A. Cummings, john A. Dillon, Jr., Ruth England, Alice E. Entwistle, Virginia Gif- ford, Janet A. Grabowski, Leatrice S. Green, Edward E. Haley, Ruth E. Hedges, Dorothy E. Ingham, Ruth E. Judson, Elsie A. Keenan, Nortna C. Kilpatrick, John D. Logan, Jr., Eileen Love, Eileen M. McCoy, Ruth E. Mc- Sweeney, Helen M. Maiko, WVilliam L. Mar- cotte, Frederick D. Massie, Emmie L. Nors- tern, Eleanor D. Poirier, Florence E. Savage, Lois A. Smith, Dorothy L. Taylor, Elizabeth A. Tyrrell, Lydia P. Wfagner, Jean M. WVhyte, Winifred A. Wildenhain and John VVilson. Student Council l l t l l First Citizens of Our School HE Student Council of XVest Pawtucket High School was organized in January, ISHI, under the supervision of Miss Mary McKitchen and Mr. Charles .-X. O'Connor. The purpose of the Council is to promote a cooperative feeling among the students and to present and solve problems occurring during the school year. This first year of its existence has proved to be a forceful and successful one for our Student Council. Much of the success may be attributed to the efficient leadership of its officers and the hearty cooperation of all mem- bers. The officers are John Logan, presidentg Betsy Tyrrell, vice-president: Mary Cava- naugh, secretaryg and William Reilly, treas- urcr. The main project undertaken was the spon- soring of an All School Dance, the proceeds of which were used to provide for the pins and certificates awarded to forty-one members of the class of 1941 whose scholastic record 825 entitled them to membership in the Rhode Island Honor Society. Other undertakings during the year under the supervision of the Student Council were the Clean-up Campaign in conjunction with that undertaken through- out the city. Early in the year the Council became a mem- ber of the State Association of Student Coun- cils. Three meetings are held annually. The association met at Cranston, Lockwood, and Little Compton high schools. Each school is represented by the president, a delegate, and two alternates. At these meetings various problems are discussed concerning school af- fairs. lt is our sincere hope that the pioneer cf- forts of XVest's first Student Council will be a source of inspiration to the classes which follow us. Mary Cnwoinugli Betsy Tyrrell Girls' Glee Club 'with ft song HE Girls' Glee Club of XVest Senior High School has enjoyed a most pleasant year under the guidance and leadership of Miss Marian O'Brien. Some of us became ac- quainted with Miss O'Brien in Samuel Slater .lunior High. NVe were pleased this year to be able to renew this acquaintance and sing under her direction. XVC meet every Tuesday afternoon in Room 282. Besides our regular meetings we very often have special rehearsals. Our ollicers are President. Lois Smithg Vice President, Gena Cianfaranig Secretary, Eileen Henry: Assistant Secretary, Cecile Pelletier, and Business Manager. Constance Nadeau. 'l'he lirst public appearance of the Glee Club was at an assembly held soon after our organi- zation. XYe were applauded heartily, but at each appearance at future assemblies, accom- panied by able pianists, the applause and favorable comment have increased. XVe hope that the reputation this Girls' Glee Club has established will continue to increase in years to come. XVhen the Sophomore Play, The Coming of the King , was chosen, Miss Hutton asked us to participate in the form of the heavenly host. The Girls' Glee Club formed a most in st Their Hearts impressive background which awed and fas- cinated the audience. Through the kindness of the Dramatic Society we shared in the profits of this excellent production. XVith this money we shall be able to buy pins for those girls who have belonged to the Glee Club three years. Twenty of our forty-seven members attend- ded the All Rhode Island High School Fes- tival of Music under the direction of the emi- nent Dr. Butterfield at Hope High School, Providence. Participating in the Music Fes- tival was a pleasure which will not soon be forgotten by us. At the hrst meeting of the NVest High School Parent-Teachers' Association, the Girls' Glee Club had the opportunity of singing for them. Recently we entertained the Kiwanis Club with songs at one of their meetings. In re- turn we were entertained by them with ice cream. Pictures were taken of some of the girls in our group. Our plan for the future is to sing at gradua- tion. From then on the seniors will leave the Girls' Glee Club in the capable hands ol Miss 0'Brien and its coming members with their best wishes for many years of success. Lois' A. Smith Photography Club Make Way for the Cameras TRIVINCL to keep up with the modern trend towards photography, and hoping to establish a precedent which would bring and continue to bring honor to their school, a group of students at XVest High obtained permission to establish a photography club. The eager requests for its formation were followed by an enthusiastic enrollment. It was on December 2 that the first meeting was held. At this time, all preliminary questions were settled. The officers who were elected are as follows: Ruth E. Judson, presidentg Roy Kindley, vice-president: Dorothy A. Grif- fin, secretary, Ernest Freberg, treasurer. Under the direction of Mr. Earle A. Phillips, faculty adviser, the activities were planned for the future. Instructions in taking, developing, printing, and enlarging pictures, along with various other phases of photography, were presented in unusual ways. As the members learned the fundamentals, they also acquired an under- standing of the more advanced work of expe- rienced photographers by hearing, for ex- ample, Mr. Petrillo, winner of many color ex- hibitions, speak on the relationship of pho- tography to art. Visits to the annual Journal Bulletin Photographic Exhibition and to the Pawtucket Times also helped make their system of learning a success. 85 Thus equipped with first hand information, the members set to work preparing for a dis- play. The members of the club overcame sev- eral difficulties to hold successful salon exhi- bitions from time to time. Joint meetings with another school were in- troduced, as VVest joined East once again. East High also took part in our meetings by lending some of its talented photographers. Erwin Markowitz brought his share of honor to the club and to the school when he won first prize in an exhibition held at East. Thus, the hopes of its founders have been rewarded. The NVest High Photographic Club has attained success in the very first year of its CXlStCI1CC. I am sure this would not have been possible without the untiring efforts of Elsie A. Keenan. Fulhlling her duties on the program commit- tee, she also assisted greatly the other officers of the club by her loyal attendance, and by her willingness to render her services at all times. Thus, with the close of this school year, the club and its oflicers wish to extend their thanks to all who helped to make it a success, and wish for all their successors the best of luck in all their undertakings. Ruth Ii. llllf.S'IH1 Visual Education Club They Took Us to the Movies HE Visual Education Club of XVest High School is the only one of its type in Rhode Island. The club was organized this year by Mr. XVilfred Berube, Director of Visual Edu- cation at XVest High, and Frank A. Sayles, High Schools. The club is primarily a service organiza- tion. Its main function is to assist teachers by operating the various visual aid equipment for them. The boys who perform this work receive at the same time from Mr. Berube valuable training in tl1e proper operation of the equipment. Meetings are held twice monthly and projection problems are dis- cussed, enabling the boys to become better operators. The boys operate during their study periods and each afternoon finds them busily engaged at the somewhat arduous task of setting up equipment in the different classrooms and providing facilities for darkening classrooms when movies are shown. The club has also been of invaluable assistance at the several assemblies at which movies have been shown to the entire student body. A word of connnendation is justly deserved by these boys who have certainly helped to make the school curriculum more interesting and stimulating. The ollicers of the club are: President, John Halliwell: Vice-President, Raymond Delaney: Treasurer, Clifford XVatt3 Secretary, Frederick Dingley. Its members also include the follow- ing: XVilliam Barnes, Albert Becker, Roger Beaulieu, Alfred lirassard, Ernest Corner, Lloyd Davis, Robert Gilford, Thomas Kelly, .lack Shapiro, .Iohn Swan and Rene Villeneuve. john Halliwell Debating Society ,atv Our Undaurtted and Undefeatedn HE Debating Society, under the skillful direction of Mr. Timothy Crowley, has, in its first year, made a great name for itself. It has taken honors in all debating en- gagements, and one ol' its members has won a trip to Atlantic City because ol' her oratorical ability. In all debating circles, the name ol' XVest High was protninent because ol' its de' baters. During the course ol' the year, this society held a roller-skating party which was, by lar, one of the tnost successful events, both finan- cially and socially, held in this school. Hlest High was also represented at the Model Congress held at Rhode Island State College in the early part ol' the year. Here, too, our members won honors. Whatever task was given to the members, it was done cheerfully and successfully. Some of us are leaving this society, but we, the graduates, wish to the future members, greater honors and greater lame. .Ivan Wllylz' French Clubs La Belle Langue Francaise E premier des quatre cercles frangais du lycee West a ere organise sous l'habile direc- tion de Mlle. Beatrice Demers. Sans predeces- seurs, il a ere notre privilege d'orienter le nouveau cercle 51 notre guise. A la premiere seance, on a elu les ofliciers qui sont: premiere partie deuxieme partie le president - George Brassard, John Dillon le vice-president-Betsy Tyrrell, Esther Pierce le tresorier-John Logan, Margery McCusker le secretaire - Lois Colinan, John Logan On a aussi nomme un comite des fetes et ce comite a travaille sans relache toute l'annee. Il nous a presente des programmes sur diverses sujets, comme par exemple, celui sur la Fon- taine. On a presente sa biographie, tlramatise une cle ses fables, La Cigale et La Fourmi, montre la place unique qu'occupa La Fontaine au dix-septieme siecle comme naturaliste, et chante des chansons et organise des jeux ayanl pour bas les divers animaux. A present, nous sonnnes en train de fabriquer des marionettes, cle construire un theatre Guignol, et de repeter une piece du Guignol lyonnais pour notre clerniere seance. Nous nous amusons bien it toutes les seances du cercle francais aussi bien par nos activites que par nos ellorts pour nous exprimer dans cette belle langue. Lois Colinnn Hi-Y Full of Pep and Full of Fun H O create, maintain, and extend through- out the schools a11d community, high standards ol' Christian character. This is the creed ol' the Hi-Y. This year, with the building ol' our new school, the Pawtucket Hi-Y was divided into two clubs. However, because ol' the friendly feeling that exists between these organizations, many joint activities were held. In October. twenty-one new members were inducted to the Hi-Y by the oflicers, who are as follows: President, john Wlilson, Vice- President, Fred Massieg Treasurer, Robert Wyllieg and Secretary, james Blythe. QBecause of Bob YVyllie's illness, Ernest Corner was elected treasurer.j Besides having speakers at the regular Mon- day night meetings, many other programs throughout the year were enjoyed by all. These programs consisted ol' such activities as inter-club basketball games, dances, banquets, and conferences. A joint dance anti splash party with the East Hi-Y and the Student Club was the first event of the year. This club, under the able direction ol Mr. Milton S. Locke, has progressed rapidly. YVe hope that in future years the boys will enjoy Hi-Y as have the boys of the Class of l94l. 1Il7Il6SB1ytlI!? Student Club THE SHALL fufiil FT Our Busy Social Lights HE Student Club, one of the most popu- lar clubs for the girls of the senior class, enjoyed a most successful year. An entertainment for the year was planned by the Program Committee and everyone en- joyed these programs to the fullest extent. Among the activities of the year were the joint meetings of the Student Club and the Hi-Y, several hot-dog roasts, and the Mid-Mfinter Conference held in XVorcester. At this con- ference, Pawtucket was represented by a large delegation, and a few of these delegates dis- cussed Freedom of America. Nineteen forty-one was a great year for the Girl Reserves. They observed the 60th an- niversary of their entrance into active service in the The members of the Student Club leave their traditions and symbols to the future members and wish them success during their year as Student Club members. jean Wliytrf They Shall Have Music HE Senior and junior High School Or- chestra, which consists of thirty-two 1ne1n- bers, is an active organization of our school, participating and providing entertainment at assembly programs. A few numbers of the orchestra recently represented our school in the All-State Orchestra at the Rhode Island Music Festival held at Hope High School. julio Batista, a sophomore, concert master of our orchestra, also brought honor to our school by winning a seventy-five year old violin, as a result of placing second in a contest for high school violinists of Rhode Island sponsored by the Rhode Island Educators' Associations. In observance of Music VVeek, a musical pro- gram was presented at an assembly, in which the orchestra offered four selections. I-Coronation March from The Prophet' -Meyerbeer. 2-Bonree from the 2nd Violin Sonata- Bach. 3-Triumphal March from Sigurd Jorsal- far -Grieg. 4-Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffmann - Offenbach. The last important appearance of the or- chestra this year will be at the graduation ex- ercises. v Dorothy Click Otilia Perry Qrchestra Male Chorus 91 Band l R0ote1's, Tooters and Twirlersn HE YVest High School band, under the direction of Mr. Robert Gray, assisted by Mr. Robert Blotcher, has progressed far this year in spite ol' the delay in its organiza- tion. The band has been fortunate in ob- taining new instrumentsg among these were two basses, two trombones, one trumpet, three alto horns, two baritones, a set of cymbals, two snare drums, and a bass drum. Our re- hearsals, under the directio11 of Mr. Gray, have been held X'Vednesday and Friday afternoons, while on Monday, Wlednesday and Friday, dur- ing school hours, Mr. Blotcher has taken over classes in instrumental music. In order that our band may be instrurnentally complete. 0 Mr. Gray has instruction hours on Monday and Thursday afternoons for members study- ing such instruments as the alto horn, bass. and baritone. These are the instruments that make up the foundation of the band. Most high school bands are represented in either the state or New England Music Fes- tivals, but because of the lack of experience our band did not appear. But we are really quite fortunate because only four of the forty some members will graduate this year. WVith experienced members returning next year, XVest High will surely have a band of which it can justly be proud. VVinston Harris' Aviation Mechanics They Wanted Wings HE West High Aviation Shop, established by the school committee of Pawtucket to help young men in X'Vest Senior High School is one of the many throughout the United States playing their part in our national de- fense program. It prepares boys for positions in the various airplane factories of our coun- try, in the army, the navy, and in the marine corps. Captain Ezra H. Kent, an aviator in the first X'Vorld VVar, is the instructor of this fine course. At the beginning of the school year he was confronted by an enthusiastic group of boys who were eager to delve into the problems of aeronautics. The captain had a vast amount of information to teach us, but no material with which to work. Mlithin a few days the captain remedied this situation by obtaining kits from the city school department for the boys so that they could build model airplanes of their own. The result is that model air- ships are hanging from the ceiling through- out the shop. During the second half of the year we really started work on the mechanism of airplane motors. VVe received two motors from the city to be used in demonstrating to the classes the work involved in the mechanics of an en- gine. One motor was taken apart, cleaned, and reassembled by the boys. Vie were also supplied with such equipment as a 450-horse power radio motor, a lathe, a drill, a jig saw, a two-seater piper cub airplane, sixteen tele- phone and receiving sets for which we have built a radio table consisting of sixteen sepa- rate compartments, and tools of every descrip- tion which have been used to repair the dif- ferent motors. There have been six boys from this course called to various posts in the army and navy. Charles Hayman was received by the Air Ser- vice of the United States because of a letter from Captain Kent reconnnending him for service. Louis Koutros and Omer Fontaine. the latter now a sergeant., have joined the ll8th Medical Regiment of the army. Frank Cook has left to join the l03rd Field Artillery. Hugh Mack and Mfalter Jacques have left for the United States Naval Reserve. George Pray, another prominent member of the class, left in April to join the U. S. Air Force. Next year there will be a second year exten- sion course for those who wish to register. Captain Kent has done a well-appreciated piece of instructing the boys this year. Wie feel sure the boys of future classes at X'Vest High will continue to enjoy the benefits of his knowledge and experience and will con- tinue to find willing eo-operation from the city authorities, who have clearly shown their interest not only in the students themselves but also in the program of the Federal Gov- ernment. john Wilson Italian Club Aviation Mechanics 94 Xl' M. Vi , . an 3 f 5' 'fm fmxs A we-Q: if Q. , X , f 8- I , I sp' ...W Rhode lslancl Champions O bring honor and glory to the distin- guished Blue and Buff banner, to incite admiration in the hearts of all our students, Wests basketeers smashed through a 14-game basketball league schedule, continued on through three thrilling state championship games, and eventually to the New England championship semi-final game at Manchester, where they were proclaimed by all the spec- tators as one of the flashiest offensive and de- fensive units ever to assemble itself for the pleasure of the fans in a New England tour- ney. Many ol' our reader' will recall that at the commencement of the 941 hoop season. statis- ticians viewed Newport's famed Rogers High School and De La Salle Academy with a considerable amount of respect, and the fact that Hope High was to lose its two valuable stars, Murray and Ramos, did not alter the opinions ol' the forecasters as to the compe- tency of the famed Providence school. Then, of course, there was Cranston to reckon with: Central to tame, East Providence to be disin- tegrated: and last, but by far least, East's star- studded quintet to overcome before a State title could be clinched. Oh yes, there were a number of brilliant basketball machines throughout the state, any one of which was capable of snatching the pennant through ---Pawturkct Timm Photo. smashing victories or by combinations of up- sets. Starting against organiled competition for the first time, X'Vest crushed three of its Black- stone Valley neighbors: St. Raphael, Central Falls, and Cumberland by the scores of 49 to 25, 35 to 18, and 37 to 21, respectively. Three of XVest's varsity line-up-Xvilliams, Holburn. and Schultz-seemed to possess that extra something essential at the commencement of a season. However, two other players, Corner and Maryott, were to prove their worth, for as the season progressed these two fellows teamed perfectly with the three players previ- ously mentioned to bring warmth to the senses of Coach Bob Morris. Then started a series of games that put XVest's colors on the map. Opening their Class A campaign against East. Providence, the NVr1s1't1kNrtRs put the Townies in the loser's column by rendering them a 41 to 34 defeat. Enthusiasm had not as yet started to assemble even though XV est had romped home the win- ner in their first four games. Experts pointed dubiously to the game to follow-that with De La Salle, one of the strongest teams in the state, and possessor of two outstanding per- formers in the persons of Allan and Carr. lt can well be imagined that all bedlam tore from its mooring as the Enal score of this game was posted, which indicated the winner to be not Newport, but West. West had spanked De La Salle's fighting machine to the tune of 36 to 25, registering tl1eir hrst important win of the season. From that game on, all attention was centered on XVest, the fast mov- ing team from Pawtucket. lVhether or not over-conhdence gained ad- mittance into the minds of XVest's hoopsters no one knows, but it was deemed an impos- sibility that any over-conhdence could forge itself into the minds of the Morrismen, what with the never-tiring Bob Morris standing guard over his players, advising, encouraging, and quick to detect the hrst symptoms of this enemy of players. But as the Hgures will show, the XVi-2s'l'12RN1cRs fell before the Purple wave of St. Raphael to the score of 34 to 26 in a non- league game. It is to the benefit of a team to lose once in a while, as proved to be the case in this in- stance, for on resuming their league schedule, XVest's refreshed unit trampled over Central, Hope, East, Mt. Pleasant, Rogers, East Provi- dence, De La Salle, Central, and Hope in that order to maintain their unsoiled Class A rec- ord and to send an unprecedented fervor of enthusiasm bubbling to the surface. In the next game, a non-league game, the lVest boys travelled to Portsmouth where they caused the sea-port towners to marvel at their type of playing. XVest won 38 to 30. On returning to league action, the Morris- men fell temporarily in an overtime battle to East 48 to 46, but arose magnificently to run rough-shod over Mt. Pleasant and Rogers, thus ending their Class A campaign schedule with the enviable record of thirteen victories as to one lone defeat. But XVest's main troubles were yet to come as they were tied for the leadership of the Class A crown with East-an inter-city affair that turned out to become one of State-wide importance. A crucial three-game series commenced which saw lVest toppled by a determined East aggregation to the score of 112 to 30. In win- ning by so impressive a margin, East imme- diately became favored to run away with the crown, but other persons connected with the Class A playoffs entertained different ideas. They were a determined do or die group of players that rubbed elbows with the ap- parently stronger foe in that of East. After all. did not the East team take two successive games from the YVt:s'rr1RN1iRs-one league game, and then this Hrst play-off game. But on resuming play in the second game of the now critical series, NVest rose to all its magnifi- cent heights to drub East by the score of All to Gathering all their extra-reserve energy, lVest's Rangers literally mangled the Eastern- ers and every doubt as to lVest's superiority over East vanished as if by magic. WVest had won 44 to 26. At Manchester, N. H., lVest High took the floor to represent Rhode Island. Northamp- ton fell to lN'est's scrappy quintet, 35 to 23 much to tl1e surprise of the Manchester fans. On encountering Rindge Tech in the semi- final game, XVest fell for the last time in the season of 1941 by the score of 29 to 28 and YVest had missed by the narrowest of margins the unique distinction of winning a New Eng- land championship in its first year of compe- tition. Returning home, the basketball team was feted and cheered. In the speeches by many distinguished personages at banquets and as- semblies that followed, three factors were un- veiled that accounted for YVest's remarkable feats during the course of their first successful basketball season: the iniative, spirit, and abil- ity of the players: the instructions and per- sonality of the Coach: and last but not least, the spirit of the student body that enveloped the school itself and the team, like a cloak that is worn for the protection and well-being of the wearer. Rnymoml Durocller Soccer HE first athletic team, to represent l'Vest in any sport in scholastic competition was the soccer team. Under the elhcient coach- ing of Mr. Morris Fabricant, this team, the hrst to wear the Blue and Bull, won two, tied one, and lost two games. Although this rec- ord is not too impressive, the Xlfesterners were able to hnish the season tied with Cranston for second place in the Rhode Island Inter- scholastic Soccer League. The team lost its first game in league com- petition to Central with the score of 2 to l, but came back in our next game to swamp Hope 6 to 0, providing a Held day for the X'Vest men. The club next traveled to Providence to play Central at Davis Park. This game ended in the score, l to l, giving YVest a chance to gain the championship which almost came into our hands when we defeated Cranston at Lind- sey Field by a score of 2 to lg but this dream of conquest was shattered when we were de' feated at Cranston Stadium, in a bruising bat tle which ended with that same score of 2 to l. Xvith the increase of interest in soccer be- cause of l'awtucket's national championship in Detroit a few weeks ago, the chances for the 19412 Soccer team look very bright. Al- though X'Vill Massey, Dave Macaulay, Charlie Hayman, Bob YVyllie, George Marshall, .-Xl Gingras, Alex Stewart, Bill Lang, Leo Beau-- grand, Horace Phoenix, and Bob Cooper will graduate this year, there is a large number of this year's regulars and substitutes who should be the mainstay of a winning team. William Lang Boys' Swimming Team EEKS before the swimming season started, Mr. Fabricant was busy coach- ing the members of his team. All had a lot to learn but Mr. Fabricant took each swim- mer separately and pointed out his mistakes, sometimes donning a swimming suit in order to demonstrate lor him. His work was not in vain, lor, as time progressed, each boy im- proved. Everything went along smoothly until mid- way through the season when two ol' our boys were called lor active service with the National Guard. This was a set-back lor XVest because it lost Cray, a star backstroker, and Cook, who was a lille free-styler. lVest High excelled in the Diving Depart- ment with Capparelli and Halliwell taking care ol' this. Capparelli, who has piled up Phutu hy Clifford Wall, many points throughout the year, has been undefeated this season. He has become State and New England schoolboy champion under the guidance of Mr. Fabricant. In the Boys' Club circle, Benny is National champion. Although many members ol' the swimming team will be graduating this year, other letter- men will return to form the nucleus ol' next year's team. They consist of R. Coodnow, XV. Cravello, Swan, R. Esty, and D. Fittbn, all ol' whom are excellent free-stylersg Bar- nett, a promising backstroker, and Halli- well, who swims breaststroke and also dives. The seniors scheduled to leave are Captain E. Humle, H. Phoenix, and XV. Ogden, freea stylersg F. Massie, breaststrokerg AI. Blythe and I.. Cherrie, backstrokersg IS. Capparelli, diver. Edward Hulme Baseball BOUT fifty candidates answered the call for baseball this Spring, a great many of them being seniors. Elgasco Field, recon- ditioned by the city and in its best condition in years, was the scene of high enthusiasm as l'Vest High prepared to make ready for its first season of baseball. For the first few weeks, while Coach Mc- Geough was occupied with Spring Football practice, Karl Sherry conducted the prelimi- nary work. The coaches soon decided to drop some of the seniors from the squad in order to afford better preparation for future teams. During the practice season the team was able to win only one of six contests, Attleboro High being the lone victim in these tilts. Going into Class A competition in the first year of the school's existence, it was not ex- pected that a pennant would be won. At the present writing, the wearers of the Blue and Buff have lost to Cranston, East Providence and La Salle and have won from Mt. Pleasant. Regarding team personnel, Roland VVilson, George Marshall, james D'Ambra have done -57, K +Pawtuchez Tinzvs Photo, the bulk of the pitching so far. XVilson and IY.-Xntbra are members of the Sophomore Class and it is expected that both will develop into star slabsters before their high school days end. XVilfred Massey, a senior, and john Gil- bert, a junior, have divided the backstop du- ties in a creditable manner. joe lvfulcahey, Ray Durham, George Cranshaw, and Dave Macauley, all seniors, are prominent in the outheld but will, of course, be lost by gradua- tion. Shultz, Tankard and Villeneuve and Bussey, all of whom will answer the call next year, will form the basis of a good infield. Despite the fact that the season so far cannot be termed a success, and even though damag- ing errors have been many, there have been several bright spots which point toward future successes on the diamond for l'Vest. One of the outstanding examples of this was the clear- cut 8-4 victory scored over Mt. Pleasant, a team which was one of the favorites for the Class A pennant at the opening of the season and a ball team which had previously beaten sev- eral fast teams. Ray Duroclzer Tennis Team Golf Team I fn 7 X 101 4 'SM K, ,. V I 5 us f -2 'z-1 'X' A 1 1 Q qrqi x A ' ,L 4 N' ' ' .. Y ni' fx N ,A 'Q ,ll 1 P , ' .. an Inq, 'f 5'W?liP 4 U x 1 ln, ll! Q . 3 Q 1 1 Til mw ,-un L if P , M .715 -1 QA i A a ,fm 1 4' Qfifi aullff' 1. 'MQ M mmwwffmus. i . - ' ' .Nm E The Girls' Leaders' Corps HE Girls' Leaders' Corps, one of the out- standing organizations ol' NVest Senior High, is under the capable leadership of Miss Carolyn Nachtrieb. The girls in this corps have attained high scholastic records and have been selected on their excellent character, per- sonality, and leadership ability. This year has proved successful not only in academic studies but also in social activities. Reliable program committees planned enjoy- able entertainment throughout the year, among them being bowling, skating, and danc- ing. Always ready to assist others, the corps helped the cheerleaders by selling candy and ice cream at the basketball games. Its mem- bers aided the twirlers in a lood sale in order that they might purchase batons. A very impressive candlelight installation was held to initiate sophomore members. A new tradition to hold an animal dance with the East Senior High Leaders' Corps has been formed. This helps to create a friendly school spirit between the girls of East and XVest High Schools. The presiding ollicers for this year were Frances Quinn, president, Betsy Tyrrell, vice- president, Suzanne Lawton, secretaryg Ruth Carter, treasurer, Wilma Allenson, historian. It has always been a highly esteemed organi- zation and we. the graduates, hope the future members will help to keep it so. I mnczf.s Quinn I Girls' Swimming Team I ,C ,. A... ' HE Hrst girls' swimming team of the West Senior High School has begun to build the foundation for future championship swim- ming teams. Seniors and juniors practiced on Thursdays under the direction of Miss Carolyn Nach- trieb, and sophomores on Tuesdays with Miss Marion Stallwood. Two interclass meets were held with the juniors being victorious in both. The three interclass teams were headed by Virginia Gif- ford and Ruth Carter, senior co-captainsg Dorothy Dexter, junior captain, and Ruth Tyrrell, sophomore captain. Two varsity triangular meets were held with East, Cranston, and Pembroke. West was also host to East in a dual meet in which the latter proved to be the stronger team. Eileen Love and Wilma Allenson were the co-captains of the first varsity team. The outstanding swimmers of the year for the seniors were Catherine Stevenson, who gained honors for West in the freestyleg Eileen Love, who was outstanding in the breaststroke, and Wilma Allenson, who specialized in the backstroke. Wilma Allenson Girls' Basketball The Nameless Eighti' NE of the favorite sports indulged in by girls, as well as boys, at X'Vest Senior High is basketball. Every year the number of girls who go out for basketball is steadily increas- ing. This year, there were many girls' teams formed, thus allowing several exciting games to be played between the classes. The teams met every Tuesday and Thurs- day after school for practice sessions in our own gymnasium. In previous years, the crowd- ed conditions at East High made it necessary for the girls to play at the Boys' Club. The privilege of being able to play in their own school is greatly appreciated by the girls this year. After skillful and essential drilling by Miss The Lassies Who 'l' has been the untiring task of the cheer- ing corps this past year to arouse the en- thusiastic spirits of the spectators who watched an entirely new lllest basketball team in ac- tion. They were present at every game and were on the Hoor at the sound of the time- out whistl-e, ready to incite the Mlest cheers. The performances of the cheerleaders drew favorable comment in such places as Newport, the Providence Auditorium, and Portsmouth, N. H., in spite of the fact that only Lois Grout and Barbara Huntington had had any previous experience. These two cheerleaders Nachtrieb and Miss Stallwood, the play-offs were begun. The winner of the Tuesday ses- sions played the winner of the Thursday ses- sions, the victors being the Nameless Eight, a senior team. Some exciting and close games were played with East High, and because of the friendly spirit which prevailed, we hope that in future years the competition between the two schools will continue. Extra-curricular activities have become an important part of the school life of XfVest High Students. As the years go by, we hope that basketball will continue to be an outstanding favorite among the activities of NVest High girls. Ma1'gtu:'rite Cirnzffmmi Cheered the Laddiesn accompanied the team to the New England playoffs in Manchester, N. H., to lead the cheers of the many Pawtucket people who fol- lowed the team. Their uniforms of blue and bull' made a colorful showing. The megaphones, present- ed to them by the lVesferner, and the acquisi- tion of a Hpeppy pupi' for the first Pawtucket mascot, completed the picture. Absent at the time the above picture was taken were Viola Spellman, Mary Layfield, Janice Mellion, and Margaret Highfield. Barbara Htmtiiigton, '42 Badminton Champions Cheerleaders 107 Acknowledgments HE Publication of WESTERDAYS has been a task on which many members of the student body and faculty have worked diligently. At the risk of the possible omission of mention of individuals who have co-operated in this project we wish to offer a word of special thanks and commendation at this point. The art editor, Lois Colinan, and her assistants, Edward Haley and Ruth Judson, were faced with the problem of creating some- thing new in style and features for this book. Hours of patient effort were spent by these students. They wish to express their appreciation of the efforts of those who aided them. Among the photographers at West who helped with significant contributions are the following: Kathleen Van Dale, sport snapshotsg Thomas Watt, group picturesg Marjorie Gillespie, Cynthia Dascombe, El- eanor Poirier and David Turner, candid pictures. A word of sincere thanks goes to Edythe Barton, who has been both anxious and will- ing to use her talent at the typewriter in behalf of this book. To the Pawtucket Times the staff of WESTERDAYS offers a special word of thanks. Our local newspaper was always ready to help in the solution of problems involving pictures of athletic teams. Our advertisers have been most gracious in their support. Their willingness to reserve space in our book has assured us financial success and as we thank them for their interest we also recommend the use of their services by all students and friends of West High School. 'IOS Ci? C'0ngmtulati0ns t The First Issue of HWESTERDAYSH FROM Mayor Thomas P. McCoy AND THE Pawtucket City Government cm 9 We are hapiby to exlenrl to Westerrlays our really sincere good wishes on their first publication of a Class Book at We.sl High School. We also hope each member of the Class of 1941 will wrest from the future his share-or more-of success aml lia11piites.s. VAN DALE Photographers Home, Studio, School and Commercial Photography Etchirigs, Oil Paintings, Pastels, Water Colors, etc. 110 THE WESTERNER West Senior High-Sayles junior High School Pawtucket, Rhode Island AI.DA V. BRAGA AA.,. LESTER E. Hu.'rON ,... MARY CAVANAUGH . , . YVILLIAM LANG ..... Executive Board-High School JOHN DILLON -IAM!-Ls Bl.Y'1'm: RAYMOND DUROCHER LEST1-:R HILTON josuru CHANDLYLY WINIFRED W11.m:NHA1N HAROLII VVOLFSON AMBROSE MCCOY F. E. GREENE ..... J. A. HABERSHAW ..., Miss ANNE M. SHEA. , . EDITORS NEWS SPORTS ADVERTISING CIRCULATION OFFICE junior High NEWS BUSINESS FACULTY ADVISERS . . , . . .President . . . Vire President . . . . .Serrelary . , . .Tn'asurer LOIS COLINAN VVILMA AI.I.1':NsON ELSIE SNOWV Muxum, BRANNIGAN EMMIE NORSTERN MARY CAVANAUGH PHYLLIS FINE SALLY RUYTER . . . , .Editorial . 4 . ,Advertising .. Junior High 111 Engravers to 1941 Westerc1ays The OXFORD PRESS Printers of Westerdays School Annuals and Publications are our Specialty 100 South Street Providence, R. 1 DExter 5463 112 Compliments of DAVID HARLEY CO. DANA R. BELLOWS Pawtueket's First Department Store With Best Wishes from FRANK CROOK Where You ALWAYS Shop With Conhdenre Compliments of Compliments of H. P. JUDSON Rc SONS Funeral Directors THE LEROY THEATRE CO ' 172 Pine Street At Harrison Street Pawtucket Plirry 0722 Established 1857 Compliments of NEWELL COAL AND LUMBER CO. SHARTENBERGS 28 High Street Pawtucket PErry 7900 113 Otllce Phones Residence 1-En-y 0188-W PErry 0188-J STANLEY N. CHASE CO. Insurance of Every Description WOODLAWN FILLING STATION Dependable Service 21 High Street Pawtucket, R. In l68 Lonsdale Avenue Pawtucket, R. I. TYPEWRITERS LITTLE ACORN BOOKSHOP ALL MAKES 34 North Union Street Books Library Cards Gifts B Sc B RADIO EDGAR J. BOWSER, Prop. Electric Refrigeration SOLD - RENTED - REPAIRED LOXV WEEKLY TERMS PAWTUCK ET TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE Combination Ranges - Radios 44 North Union Street Easy Mfashers 792 Weedeu Street PErry 7886 PErry 0106 Greetings To Our Frienrls at West High PAWTUCKET BOYS' CLUB 53 East Avenue Pawtucket, R. I. BREAULT'S PHARMACY Prescription .Specialists George 0. Breault, Ph. G., Reg. Phar. 675 Main Street Pawtucket, R. I. Phone PErry 9681-9843 COMMUNITY DRUG CO., INC. 265 Pawtucket Avenue Pawtucket, R. I. Telephone Plirry 0456 ERNIE'S VARIETY STORE 374 Smithfield Avenue Newspapers Periodicals Cold Soda ESSO SERVICE CENTER 262 Pawtucket Avenue TRY FREEMAN'S FIRST Cornelius J. Shackett, Prop. Tel. PE. 7589 Tires Batteries Accessories Qualify P11315 Dividfndf Call For and Delivery Service Free Pavvtuckety R. In 246 Main Street Pawtucket, R. I. MCDUFF COAL 8c LUMBER co. Real E-We lnmffmfff ll High Street Pawtucket, R. I. C- H- LAWTON 86 SON PEHY 2400 PErry 0366 Slater Trust Bldg. Compliments of EARL J. MATHEWSON, M. D. Compliments of NEW YORK LACE STORE 24-30 Broad Street Pawtucket, R. I. Fashion Thrift Centre of R. I. The TABBUTT-HUBBARD School THE DIS'I'INC'I'lVE SCHOOL OI-' 'IXHOROIIUH BUSINESS TRAINING Modern Equipment Selected Courses SMALL GROUP INS'I'RUC'I'ION MODERATE RATES 99 High SIYCCI IIZIWIIICIQCI, Rhode Island I'I-lux 112.811 THE EMBLEMATIC JEWELRY CO. Class Ring.s-Society jenfefry-Pins-IVIerlaIs TI Varnum Avenue I'awluckcl, R. I. II . S. A. Besl Wishes to the Class of 1941 FROINI The Student Council IOHN LOGAN .,,. .,.., P resident BETSY TYRRELL ...,,. Vile-President MARY CAVANAUGH ,,..., Secretary JEAN YVHYTE .... .,.. T reasurer Cmzgmlfulutions and Best Wishes 9740 0 TLET Z Rhode Isl1md's Largest Department Store PROVIDENCE 5 MCCOY COAL COMPANY High Grade Family Coal, Coke, Fuel Oil and Range Oil-Brick, Lime and Cement Otlice and Yard: Newell Avenue Telephones l'Erry 0275-0276 Nights, Sundays und Holidays Plirry 2889-J-7410 MULLEN BROTHERS Electrical Contractors Otlice 17 Harrison Street Pawtucket, R. I. Plirry 1884 Best Wishes from The Dramatic Society President ....., .... A IEAN WVHYTE Congratulations to WesterdayS The Debating Society Vice-President ..... FRANCES QUINN Pmidenf ' 4 '-----'--- JEAN WHYTE gwrgtmy BETSY TYRRELL Vice-President ..... ALBERT BECKER Treasam- .... . . . Lols COLINAN S6 gf 'W r--'-- MARJORIE BRUOKES Business Manager ..... HARLAN ESPO Congratulations Class of '41 THE PEERLESS CO. 231 Main Street Pawtucket WALTER WINTERS, INC. Your Dodge and Plymouth Distributor 483 Main Street Pawtucket, R. I. PErry 2017 A SAFE PLACE TO BUY A CAR Hearty Congratulations and Best Wishes To the Graduates of 1941 Compliments of the PAWTUCKET AND CENTRAL FALLS Y. M. C. A. Everything to Make a House a Home SMITH-HARRIET FURNITURE Co. 65 East Avenue Pawtucket, R. I. GOOD FURNITURE ONLY Tel. PErry 6032 Compliments of FERDMAN UPHOLSTERING 733 Weeden Street PErry 3964 Upholstering of Every Description PEOPLE'S FRUIT STORE AND MEAT MARKET A Complete Line of Honor Brand Frosted Foods Visit Our New Semi-Self-Service Self-Service Prices 537 Smithfield Avenue PErry 3314 Free Delivery ARTHUR I. CROCKER Funeral Director PErry 6723 538 Smithfield Avenue Compliments of THE FAIRLAWN CONSUMERS' CO-OPERATIVE STORE A Genuine Consumers' Co-operative with Membership Open to Everyone 529 Smithfield Avenue Pawtucket Compliments of BERNSTEIN'S Smart Clothes 21 North Union Street THE FRIENDLY GIFT SHOP 380 Main Street Pawtucket, R. I. 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