West High School - Westerdays Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

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CLASS BOOK BOARD FRONT ROW: Left to Right—D. Hiller, M. Lund, F. Sullivan, J. Rosenvick, R. Martin, K. Reilly, J. Brannigan, O. Ferry, 1). Wilson. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—O. Eldridge, J. L’Heureux. R. Iredale, C. Tefft, I. Jowett, K. Mitchell, P Bryant. F. Moriarty. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—F. Lawton, J. Jackson, C. Curtis, J. Percevez, H. Megathlin, A. Bussey, Mr. Smith, advisor. Original members of the class book board not included in the picture are as follows: Albert Hartley. Warren Lovell, Henry Epstein, John Nelson, I ouis Perez. THE 1943 CLASS BOOK The classbook board this year has had to face many problems connected with pro- duction of this book. Shortages of critical war materials, especially in the lack of photographic film; loss of many of our male students to colleges and to the armed serv- ices; an early graduation; manpower shortages facing many of the features necessary in assembling this book. Through the co-operation of our prin- cipal, Mr. Dascombe, and under the capa- ble direction of our adviser, Mr. Robert L. Smith, of the faculty, and with the help of heads of the several departments in the school, we have tried to publish a book worthy of the best traditions at West High. Charles Curtis and Florence Sullivan have acted as editors-in-chief; Arthur Bus- sey and Marion Lund have filled the posi- tion of managing editors; Ida Jowett and Otilia Perry have served as business man- agers; John Percevecz and Frances Mori- arty have supervised the art editing. All other members of the staff have been willing and able to promote the cause of the classbook and have completed their assignments satisfactorily. Our particular thanks must go to Miss Casey, head of the secretarial department for her patience in helping our typists with their very important work; to Miss Maloney, head of the are department, for her help- ful suggestions; to Ray Houghton, a mem- ber of the Junior Class, for his very valu- able and timely assistance in photography; to Mr. Gregory, head of the English De- partment; and to the many teachers who co-operated with our work. We present this 1943 Classbook with the feeling that we have tried our best and with the hope that our efforts will be looked upon kindly by the graduates. 6 —

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John Percevecz Marian Lund Dorothy Daley Elmer Whetstone CLASS OFFICERS President—John Percevecz An able leader, a star football player, talented artist, and a diligent student is our Class President, John Percevecz. We know he will go far in the career of his choice. Vice-President—Marion Lund Marion Lund, our versatile and popular Vice-President, took a prominent part in al- most every school activity. Her ever pres- ent smile and her many unselfish qualities, have won her the honor of being our D. A. R. girl. Secretary—Dorothy Daley Our secretary, Dorothy Daley! A win- ning smile and a sparkling personality have won her a high place in the hearts of her classmates. May she have every success in her chosen work! Treasurer—Elmer Whetstone Well-liked both in and out of the class- room, our sunny-dispositioned, likeable Treasurer, Elmer Whetstone, has earned himself many warm friends during his years at West. Class Ode of 1943 At this hour of sweet remembrance We recall the days gone by. Days of love and tears and laughter, Many days spent at West High. Now we leave thee, Alma Mater, To go on to fields anew, May thy spirit ever guide us, Show us always what to do. God, we pray for Thine Assistance, May our prayers be not in vain. See, our road is edged with dangers, O God, grant peace may come again. But the future lies before us; Let us meet it without fear. Point the way to greater glory In a world of peace and cheer. — 5 — —Catherine Mitchell, 1943

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Our teachers who have Charles Avedisian Edward Bentley Robert Blotcher Thomas J. Carey Timothy Crawley Donald Delahunt Morris Fabricant entered the armed services Raymond Farrell Thomas Hunt Tilden B. Mason Joseph E. Murphy Charles A. O'Connor James O'Donnell Karl Sherry Our fellow members of the Class of 1943 who have taken up arms for freedom Donald Anderson Ernest Graham Alfred P. Audette Walter Gravello James Barnett William Hall Bertrand Brais John F. Howley George Chaput William Johnstone Russell Clarkson Bertram A. LaChapelle John Coffey William LaChapelle Thomas Collins John McGuire Paul M. Dargie John McConnell James D'Ambra Maurice R. Millette Arthur L. Demou Calvin Nicholson Frank de Ciantis Wallace Plante William de Nicholas Raymond Richards Robert Duclos Robert Sargeson David Fitton William C. Stewart George F. Gervais Guy Thibeault Elden Gould Roger Vermeersch John Wright