West High School - Westerdays Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1948 volume:

WESTER DAYS 1948 Published by the Senior Class of WEST Senior High School icket, Rhode Island rJjcciica tion Miss Mary J. McKitchen, a member of the history department and faculty advisor of the Student Council, has unselfishly devoted herself to helping the students both as a classroom teacher and as the guiding force behind many of the school’s outstanding programs. It has been through her untiring efforts that the Student Council has so competently sponsored many events which the students will never forget in the years to come. In recognition of her many helpful deeds, we, the Class of 1948, gratefully dedicate our boo to Miss Mary J. McKitchen. 3 Dear Class of 1948: Three years ago when you enrolled in the Pawtucket West Senior High School most of you had ideals and ambitions. Some wanted a high school education because they knew that only those who held a high school diploma would be eligible to hold desirable positions. Perhaps their ideal boy or ideal girl was already in high school and they were ambitious to follow in his footsteps; some of you wished to participate in high school athletics; some came because their parents saw the need of a high school education; and others came because they were not yet sixteen years of age and the law required them to be in school. Most of those in the last group left school on their sixteenth birthday; others left because the money they could earn was needed by their family; others who came to please their parents but had no desire for education gave up and went to work. The ambitions of many reached beyond high school into the realms of college. They knew that high school was the prepara- tion for college. Their ideal young man or young woman was a college student and this thought spurred them on through high school. Their hearts may have been set on becoming nurses or teachers; doctors or lawyers; engineers or laboratory technicians. All these vocations called not only for high school diplomas but superior high school records and college educa- tion. A high precentage of you must have had a goal in view for something higher than holding a good job after graduation. If it were not so, why should 60 members of your class of 228 earn sufficiently high grades to entitle them to membership in the Rhode Island Honor So- ciety? High ideals coupled with diligence and tenacity of purpose must have been responsible. Members of the Honor Society are not the only members of your class for whom we pre- dict success in life. There are a large number who almost made the grade but circumstances over which they had no control prevented the desired honor. From this group we are expect- ing success in the professional fields. What do we expect from the rest of you who seemed satisfied not to do the certificate work required for entrance to college? We expect you to enter the business and industrial world and be suc- cessful men and women. You had to do passing work in order to earn diplomas; many of you participated in sports and were the backbone of your varsity teams; many chose other forms of school activities and were leaders in their groups; others for various reasons worked after school and on Saturdays. All of you have been gaining experience which will make you leaders in the vocation of your choice. You have been acquiring an avocation too, which all need for a well rounded life. In West High you have been learning to work and play together and get along with your associates. You have learned to respect people for what they are and not for race, color or creed. You have been educating yourselves to take your place in a Democracy. In the years to come, see that you continue your efforts to serve yourselves and your country by making the most of your opportunities for further edu- cation and by striving for peace at home and abroad. Only peace will bring the happiness I wish for you. Chester M. Dascombe, Principal 4 Jltt iflt'uutricut Major Timothy . Crawley was one of the teachers assigned to West High when the school opened eight years ago. He joined the Army in 1942 and was commissioned in the Transportation Corps in 1943. He passed to his eternal reward at Walter Reed General Hospital. September 23, 1947. To the memory of this fine teacher, outstanding citizen, and youthful hero, the Class of 1948 lovingly and respectfully presents this page. 5 Cias Qjc-----tJL h PnYet hy -BcrrJf- I Yer se b- ± m To- ? % f -r L Jjf e leave thee, dear Vfc{ H� jh 'V itii f P P P M ■ •« ky Helen—ichaiJ- m SJd-hes W our mm S. | he p- F- r ic� ’ r ot the f m� v ryt � l| ll n jcr tbevtfl) vVC pJrt. yvLc ■ f flrf ? ?! r p r fipi i1 j j, j f er We of lippi It Wh«w g—£ au jh ' £ ' 5t 3E Vj d $ tjrcat fradi -! • £, Iff v n i� fbtA � CJre, hJ ji � Ff f ■5- 3 V e |c a� £ thre, hM � fckk To I Cjuije o5 thwj 1 f I ir r r i 6 CLASS PRESIDENT A friend to everyone is our president, John Mc- Laughlin. During his stay at West High, he has made many friends and has proved himself in sports. We (now that he will make new friends and he a success wherever he goes. VICE-PRESIDENT With a song in her heart —that seems to describe our very talented and popular vice-president, Stella Quattromani. Stella has dcservingly won a top office in the class through her charming personality, winning smile, and above all, through her active participation in school activities. May she continue to spread good cheer wherever she goes. SECRETARY Modest and soft-spoken is our likeable secretary, Sally Tattersall. She has a smile for everyone and has made many friends throughout her three years at West High. Good hick• Sally! CLASS TREASURER Our treasurer, Herbert Bcnn, has participated in many activities and gained many friends at West. His good will and co-operation have won him the esteem of both his fellow students and his teachers. .s 9c u lo fc-' fefOUJT' , r. P.5 kii ccv jil .El v ► poT Ur� «D fr-i m : Hfc L£ V__ 1 «W� . gL«M y( r w •), w r ' . ..■ r,' .• ry‘ WuvC - j?. 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This year the classbook board, faced with the increased prices of material and labor, worked hard to publish Westerdays. Under the direc- tion of Miss Mary C. McKeough and Mr. Thomas J. Hunt, the classbook board started to put Westerdays together early in the year. The officers of the staff were Ronald Heaton, editor-in-chief; Blanche Barnett and Eleanor Wolfe, associate editors; Herbert Kramer, lit- erary editor; Nancie Sibley and Helen Margolis, associate literary editors; Bertram Wolfson, business manager; Ruth Workman, executive secretary. Much of the credit for the success of Wester- days goes to Mr. Dascombe, our principal, Mr. Gregory, head of the English department, and Miss Maloney, head of the art department. Without them Westerdays could never have been published. Here is your Westerdays of 1948. We hope that this book will bring back memories of West in years to come. Ronald Heaton W JOHN JOSEPH NOLAN ALMEIDA E S Undecided T Football 2; V. E. C. 3. W DOROTHY BAYLEY ANDERSON E Dot S To travel T Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Varsity Swim; Track W JAMES AUSTIN ASPINWALL E Jimmie S Clothing Salesman T V. E. C. 1, 2, 3; Sec. 2; Vice-Pres. 3 W HARRIET WARHURST BALFOUR E Har S Finan’s School of Beauty Culture T 13 W WILLIAM MARTIN BALKCOM E Bill S Chemist T W JACQUELINE ELIZABETH BANKS E Jackie S Receptionist T W JOHN BARBOZA E S Undecided T Boys Glee Club 1 W MURIEL BEVERLY BARDSLEY E Mur, Fli S Secretarial Work T Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Westernaires 1, 2; Dramatic Society 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Student Club (Vice-Pres.) 3; R. I. Honor Society 14 W LOUISE VERA BARNES E “Louie”, Lou” S Secretarial Work T Cheerleader 1, 2, .5; Leaders Corps 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Track 1, 2. 3; Student Council 3; Radio Club 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W BLANCHE BARNETT E Blanchie” S College T Classbook Board, Associate Editor; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Stadium 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Senior Ballot Committee; Press Club; R. I. Honor Society W ROBERT NOEL BARON E Bob” S Undecided T W VIRGINIA BARSAMIAN E “Vig”, Ginny S College T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Westerner; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Press Club 2, 3; Badminton 15 W LOR IM ER RUSSELL BARSCHDORF E “Russ S Musician—N. E. Conservatory T Band 1, 2, 3 W WILLIAM DAVID BARTON E S Undecided T Trrck 2, 3 (Captain) W ARTHUR WILLIAM BEAUREGARD E “Artie , Beau S R. 1. State T W GORDON BEDFORD E Flash S Physical Education T Dramatic Society 3 If. W HERBERT PETER BENN E “Herb” S Brown University T Student Council, Treasurer 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Dramatics 2, 3; Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Reception Com- mittee; Model Congress; Class Treasurer W LORETTA AMANDA BERGERON E “Duc!(' S Undecided T R. I. Honor Society W MARIE ESTHER BERKOVICOVA E “Berk!’ S Bryant College T Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Swim 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W KENNETH ALFRED BERNARD E “Ken” S Trumpet Player T Band 1, 2, 3 17 W DOROTHY EVA BERRY E Dot”, Dottie” S Office Work T Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; R. 1. Honor Society W CAROLYN ALVA BIDWELL E Carrie” S Physical Education—New Hampshire University T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 3; Sophomore Hop Committee; Class Vice-President 1; Junior Prom Committee; Swim 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Captain 1); Badminton 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W YVETTE FREDA BLOCK E Speuchy” S Bookkeeper T Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Dramatic Society 1 W GILBERT RONALD BODELL, JR. E Ron, “Bosie” S College—Lowell Textile T Hy-Y 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 3; Junior Prom Committee 18 W RUTH ESTHER BOWMAR E Ruthie S Dental Hygienist T Swim 1, 2; Choral Singing 1, 2 W COLIN McTAGGART BOYLE E Carl, S (ip S College or Marines T Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Student Council; Class Tresaurer 2; Track 3 W SHIRLEY BARBARA BRAY E Shirt S Nurse T Volleyball 1; Basketball 1; Swim 1; R. I. Honor Society W GEORGE CHARLES BRIDEN E S tvably S Architect and School of Design T 19 W DONALD MITCHELSON BROOKS E Blanche , “Professor S Engineering College T Dramatic Society 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Westerner Representative 3 W BARBARA ETHEL BROWN E “Barb”, “Brownie S Office Work T Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 2, 3; Student Club W MURIEL BROWNRIDGE E S To own a Gift Shop T Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Westerner 3; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society W MARILYN FRANCES CARD E “Tiny , Sunshine” S Secretary T Twirler; Glee Club 20 W HILDA ANN CARREIRA E S Secretary T Glee Club 2, 3; Westernaires 2, 3; Class Book Board; R. I. Honor Society W ARCHIE KENNEDY CARSON E “Sunset” S Undecided T W DONALD JOSEPH CARTWRIGHT E “Moe” S Basketball Coach T Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1; Football 1 W GEORGE CASSAMAS E “Catsy”, Cass S Undecided T Press Club 21 CHARLES GOMES CHITO Chucl(’ Toolmaker Track 1; R. I. Honor Society 1NOCENCIO GEORGE COELHO Mickey” Aviation Track 2, 3; Football 3 JOSEPH JOHN COITO “Blacl(ie , “Swabby” R. I. State College or R. 1. School of Design Swim Team 3; Visual Education Club 2 LEO JOSEPH COLOMBO “Russ U. S. Navy 22 W MARGARET MARY CONLEY E Peggy S Office Work T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3 W NORMAN ALBERT COTE E Norm S Undecided T W ELIZABETH ALICE COTTON E Betty S Secretarial Work T French Club 1 W NORMA PATRICIA DALEY E Norm, Norny S Office Work T Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Captain 2); Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3 23 .............■■...............'■ 1 ■ ' ' • X'. ..S'. W HERBERT RUSSELL DANIELS E “Russ” S Bryant College T Hi-Y 3; Track 1 W EMILY MILDRED DcCIANTlS E “Em” S Secretarial Work T Glee Club 1; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; R. I. Honor Society W ERNEST ERANK. DELUSKI E “Ernie” S Mechanical Engineer T W MARGARET ANN DEMKEE E “Marg” S Dietitian T Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Dra- matic Society 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Referee; Sophomore Hop Com- mittee; R. I. Honor Society 24 W LYDIA ELAINE DIAS E Liddic S Office Work T W CECILIA ALICE DIREITO E Ceil S Secretary T W GEORGE DONALDSON. JR. E Georgie S College T Swim 2; Hi-Y 2 W 25 E S T DAVID PATERSON DUGAN Red Aviation Mechanic DORIS AGNES DOUVILLE “Dot , -Dimples'’ Receptionist Senior Reception Committee HELEN MARIE DOUVILLE Lulu Secretarial Work Cheer Leader; R. I. Honor Society DOROTHY LOUISE DOWNIE Dede , Dot Undecided Volleyball 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3; Student Club 2, 3 JOHN MICHAEL DUFFY Jackie Undecided Football 3; Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2 26 W PATRICIA ANN DUFFY E Pat S Clerical Work T W NORMA GERTRUDE DUNN E Norm S Secretary T W ROBERT EDWARD DUPUIS E Owm, Bob S U. S. Marines T Football 3; Hi-Y W JAMES THOMAS DURKIN, JR. E Jimmie S College T Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3 27 W ISABELLE HELEN DUSSEAULT E Izzy S R.I.C.E. and R. I. School of Design T Dramatic Society 3; Glee Club 1; Orchestra 2; Radio Club 1 W THERESE IRENE DUSSEAULT E Terry S Edgewood Secretarial School T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Radio Club 1 W HELEN ENGLAND E Lennie S Receptionist T Dramatic Society 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Swim 1, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Referee; Dolphin Club 2, 3; Classbook Board; Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Cap and Gown; R. I. Honor Society W STEPHEN CHARLES ESPO E Stutz , “Steve S Brown University T Tennis 1, 2, 3 (Captain 1, 2, 3); Student Council 3; Glee Club 2, 3 (President 3); Classbook Board; Dramatic Society 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Chess Club 3 (Treasurer); R. 1. Honor Society; Junior Rotarians 28 W BEVERLY ANN FAGAN E Bev S Telephone Operator T Glee Club 1, 2; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; West- erner 1, 2; Radio Club 1, 2 W MARY CHRISTINE FALCIONI E Falcie S Secretarial Work T W SAMUEL McBRIDE FISHER E Sammy S Undecided T V. E. C. 1 W GERALD FITZGERALD E Fitzy S Undecided T Baseball 2, 3; Swim 2, 3 29 W GWENDOLYN ELIZABETH FITZPATRICK E 'Given , Gwenny S Office Worker and Singer T Glee Club 1 W ELNORD ELLIS FLINKFELT E Flinty S Marine Corps—Radio Work T W PAULINE FRANCES FORESTAL E ''Patti’ S R.I.C.E. I Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 2, 3; Swim 1, 2; Press Club (Vice-President) 2; Dolphin Club 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 2; Tennis 2 W WILLIAM DONAT FORTIN, JR. E ''Billy S College—Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I R. I. Honor Society 30 W SHIRLEY SNOW FOX E “Snowball” S College T Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Track 1 W HAROLD RICHARD FRACASSA E “Bud” S Marine Corps T Football 2, 3; Track 3 W BARBARA LOUISE FREBERO E “Barb”, “Blue Eyes” S Undecided T W JOAN ANN GALLAGHER E “Freckles” S R. I. School of Design T 31 W ANN GELLER E Annie S Bookkeeper, Office Work T W SYBIL PHYLLIS GERSHMAN E “P iyl S College T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Debating Society 1, 2, 3 (Secretary 3); Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Westerner 3; Student Council 2; Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Swimming Team 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Dolphin Club 2, 3 W ANN MARIE GOYETTE E Bish” S Office Work T W DOROTHY BROOKS GRAY E Dot S Secretarial Work T Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volley- ball 1, 2, 3 (Referee 3); Badminton 1, 2, 3 (Referee 2); Track 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society 32 W RAYMOND HENRY GRAY E Ray S Undecided T Swimming 1, 3; Student Council 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 W MARGARET ANN HAGAN E “Peg , “Irish , Shorty” S Secretary T W BARBARA JANE HAMPSON E Barb” S Katharine Gibbs T Volleyball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; R. I. Honor Society VV WILLIAM EDWARD HEADEN E Bill” S Apprenticeship B S T Student Council 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Class President 2; French Club 2; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society 33 W RONALD MASON HEATON E Ron S Tufts College T Radio Club 2; Hi-Y 3; Swim Team 2, 3; Senior Reception Committee; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society; Junior Rotarians W PATRICIA BINNS HINDLEY E Pat S R. I. State College T Swim 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2 W CLAIRE LOUISE HOEY E Stretch S Office Work T W ELIZABETH MAY HOLDEN E Betty S College T W EUPHF.MIA DUFF HOOD E “Femie , Fern S R. I. State College T Class Vice-President 2; Junior Prom Committee; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Basketball 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3 (Secretary 3); Westernaires 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 3; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society W ALICE MURIEL JACKSON E “Al” S Clerical Work T Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Student Club; R. I. Honor Society W BESSIE MARION JACOBSON E Betty S Undecided T W ROBERT LAURENCE JEFFERY E “Jeff S Salesman T 35 W GEORGli FRANCIS JENNINGS E “Georgianna S Undecided T Baseball 1, 2 W IRVING OLIVER JOHNSON E S College T R. I. Honor Society W ELIZABETH THERESA KENNEDY E Betty” S Clerical Work T W DONALD LLOYD KIPPAX E “Don”, “Kip S College 1 Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer 2); Track 1; Band 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; French Club; R. I. Honor Society 36 W CHARLES BLACKMAN KNOWLTON E Chucks S Undecided T Football 3 W MOLLY KOUTROS E S Telephone Operator T Swim 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Tennis 3; Badminton 1,2,3 W HERBERT KRAMER E Herb S Pharmacist T R. I. Honor Society W MADELINE LAMOUREUX E Mad S Office Work T 37 W DOROTHY THERESA LANOEVIN E Dot S Office Work T W DONALD LEROY LANGFORD E Bud S Photography School T Westerner 1, 2, 3 (Assistant Editor 3); Baseball 2; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; V. E. C. 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Stage Crew 2, 3; Press Club 1, 2, 3 W BEVERLIANNE AUBRY LEES E Bev”, “Baloovaley S Artist T Student Council 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Classbook Board; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Debating Society 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Captain); Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Captain); Track 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W THERESE DOLORES LePAGE E Terry S Professional Singer T Girls’ Glee Club 3 38 W GLADYS DIANE LEVIN E S Undecided T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 1, 3; De- bating Society 3; Track 1; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W LEONARD IRVING LEVIN E Len, Lennic S Providence College T Westerner Staff 2, 3 (Editor-in-Chief 3); R. I. Honor Society W CATHERINE MARIE LOUGHLIN E Kay S College T W GEORGE THOMAS LUND E Slim, Shorty S Undecided T 39 W NORMAN MacNEIL E “Mac S R. I. State or U. S. Navy T Football 1, 3; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3 (Co- Captain) ; President of Sophomore Class; Chess Club 3; Westerner Staff; Student Council 1 W RICHARD LEONARD MAHAN E “Dic{ S R. I. State College T Basketball 1, 2; Football Manager 1, 2, 3; Track 2; R. I. Honor Society W JACQUELINE CONSTANCE MAHON E “Jackie” S Secretary T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Co- Captain); Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Bad- minton 2, 3; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society W MARY DELOROS MARCANTONIO E “Mickey S Nurse T Volleyball 1, 2; Basketball 2; Track 2; R. I. Honor Society 40 W HELEN CLAIRE MARGOLIES E “Hel” S Pembroke College T Leaders Corps i, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Referee 3); Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Referee 3); Badminton 1, 2, 3 (Referee 2, 3); Swim 1; Tennis 2, 3; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Dra- matic Society 1, 2, 3; Westerner 1; Classbook Board (Associate Editor); R. I. Honor Society; Chess Club W DORIS MARTIN E Dot S Undecided T W MARGARET MARY McALOON E Peggy S Secretary T Westerner 2, 3; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Radio Club 1, 2 W MAUREEN BEATRICE McCABE E Mac S Secretary T R. I. Honor Society 41 W JAMES CROMPTON McCHRYSTAL E Nat” S Undecided T Football 3 W JOHN FRANCIS McCOY E jac!{ • - • S Doctor T Radio Club 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer); Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Debating Society 1, 3; Glee Club 2; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; R. 1. Honor Society; Junior Rotarians W ROBERT GEORGE McGINNIS E “Bob”, “Mac” S Marines T W CHRISTOPHER ROBERT McKENNA E “Chris” S Marine Corps T 42 W ALAN DAVID McKENZIE E Mac” S Textile Designer 1 French Club 1, 2; Football 1; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2 w john Francis McLaughlin E Mac” S Undecided T Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Class President 3 W BARBARA JOYCE MELLOR E Barb” S Bookkeeper T French Club 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 2; Track 1, 2, 3; R. 1. Honor Society W JOSEPH JOHN MICHALCZYK E Joe S Undecided T Swimming 1, 2, 3 (Captain) 43 W MARION ROSE MILIKIN E Shorty S Undecided T Glee Club 1 W GEORGE ARTHUR MILLIGAN E Reggie S Baker, College T Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; V. E. C. 3 W BARBARA-JANE MILLS E Bobby-Jane, B. . S College T Student Council 2, 3 (Cor. Sec. 2, Vice-President 3); Debating Society 1, 2, 3 (Sec. 2, Vice-Presi- dent 3); Radio Club 1, 2, 3 (Vice-President 3); Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3 (Vice-President 2); Cheerleaders 1, 2, 3 (Head cheerleader 3); Leaders 1, 2, 3; Press ('lull 2, 3 (Treas. 2); Class- hook Board; Varsity Swim Team 1, 2, 3; Basket- hall 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain 1, 2, 3); Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain 1, 2, 3); Badminton 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Dolphin Club; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 (Treas. 2); Referee 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W BARBARA LILLIAN MOODY E Bobbie. Babs S Singing or Nursing T Dramatic Society 2, 3; Radio Club 2 44 W ALFRED CHARLES MORAN E Fred S Undecided T Visual Education Club 1, 2, 3 (President 2, 3); Student Council 3; Stage Crew 2, 3 W RUSSELL NEWTON MORRISON E Russ S Undecided T W ROSELYN JEAN MULHOLLAND E Mu llie” S R. I. State College T W GLADYS THERESA MUNCEY E “Shorty S Stenographer T 45 W KARL DANILL MUNROE E S Undecided T Football 1, 2, 3; Swim 2, 3; Band 1, 2; Tennis 2 W KENNETH ALLTON MURDOCK, JR. E Murt S University of Vermont and Dentistry T Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Radio Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Classbook Board; Dramatic Society 3; R. 1. Honor Society W JOSEPH RICHARD MURPHY E Dick S Accountant T W E JASPER JOHN NAJAR1AN Jaspo College Glee Club 1, 2, 3 46 S T W MARION ETTA NELSON E Blondie” S Hairdresser T Glee Club 1, 2; Volleyball 1 W MARLYN LEONA NEWMAN E Lynn” S Bryant, Dramatic School T Dramatic Society; Radio Club W JOYCE ANNE NORDQUIST E joycic” S Secretary T Volleyball 3; Basketball 3; Badminton 3; Swim 3; Majorette 3; Dramatic Society 3 W ALICE OGDEN E Chicl{ie” S Undecided T Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Society 1 47 W NORMAN LOUIS OLIVER E Ollie S Undecided T French Club 1; Hi-Y 2, 3 W LOIS MARION OLYOTT E “Lo” S Office Work T Leaders Corps; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3 W DOREEN LUCILLE OVERTON E Giggles’ S Hairdresser T Volleyball 1; Badminton 1 W ALLYENE CLARKE PALMER E Winl{y” S Katharine Gibbs—Study in Guatamala T Radio Club 1, 2, 3 (President 3); Basketball 1, 2, 3; Debating Society 1, 2, 3 (President 3); Westerner (Assistant Editor) 3; Student Council 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Track 1; R. 1. Honor Society 48 W GEORGETTE EEE PANARETOS E “Georgia” S College T Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Westernaires 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 3; French Club 2; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Classbook Board; Nominating Committee W DOMINIC ROBERT PANNONE E “Crazylegs S R. I. State College T Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Track 2, 3; Hi-Y 3 W THEODORA PAPACONSTANTY E Teddy S Katharine Gibbs T Glee Club 1, 2; Volleyball 1 W PAULINE JULIA PAPPAS E “Pap” S Stenographer T Cap and Gown Committee; Tri-Hi-Y 1; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3 (Captain 1, 2, 3); Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Captain 1, 2, 3); Badminton 1, 2, 3; R. I. State Badminton Tournament; Track 1, 2, 3; Photog- raphy Club 1; Glee Club 1; Westerner Repre- sentative 1, 2; Bonds and Stamps Representative 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Class Ring Repre- sentative; R. I. Honor Society 49 W CARLO ALBERT PELINGA E S Clerk T W ANNA STAC1A PETAS E “Sis” S Office Clerk T W DOROTHY MAY PHILLIPS E “Dot”, Dotty” S Pembroke College T Swim 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Press Club 3; Dolphin Club 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Class- book Board; Student Club 3; R. I. Honor Society W SPEERO CHARLES PHOTOPOULOS E “The Greel(” S Business T 51 W JAMES CARTER MICHAEL PIERCE E “Jim S Marine Corps T Football 3 W ALBERT PINTO E “Al S Undeciiled T W ROBERT JOSEPH PLANTE E “Red S Sports Writer T Baseball 1; Journalism W DONALD STEPHEN POKRAKA E “Dinny”, Donny” S R. I. School of Design T 52 W WALTER DEWEY POLLITT, JR. E Dewey S R. I. State T Hi-Y 2, 3; Student Council 2; Football 1 W THOMAS JOHN PONTARELLI E Spider S Construction Engineer T W THELMA ROSE POULOS E Thel S Katharine Gibbs T Basketball 1 W RICHARD TYLER PRESCOTT E Dic!{ S Jewelry Designer T Track 2, 3 53 W STELLA MARIE QUATTROMANI E “Shorty , “Stell S Nurse T Senior Class Vice-President; Junior Class Secre- tary; Glee Club 1,2,3 (Secretary 1); Westernaires 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer 3); Sophomore Hop Committee; Student Council 1, 3; Nominating Committee 3; Radio Club 1, 2, 3 (Secretary 3); French Club 2; Classbook Board; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1; Track 1 W ANTONIO RAMOS E Tony” S Undecided T Glee Club W ERNEST RAMSDEN E “Ernie S Pattern Maker T W NORMAN JAMES RATTEY E “Norm S R. I. State T Baseball 1; Basketball Manager 1; Football 3; V. E. C. 1 54 W LOUISE FRANCES REED E Lou S Stenographer T Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain 1); Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain 2); Badminton 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2; Referee 1, 2; Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society W JAMES PHILIP REILLY E }immie S Mechanic T W DONALD FRANCIS RICHARD E Bud S Physical Instructor, Springfield College, Mass. T W HELEN ROSE RICHARD E S Stenographer T Orchestra 1, 2; Assistant Concert Master 1; Con- cert Master 2; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society 55 W JOAN TRINA RIDE E “foanie S Miami University T Westerner 2, 3; Press Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 2, 3; Volleyball 1; Track 2, 3 W DOLORES LYDIA RIENDEAU E “Do” S Secretarial Work T Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3 W LOUISE EDITH ROBBINS E “Lu-Lti S Typist, Telephone Operator T Chorus Singing W JOHN EDWARD ROBERTS E “Porl(y S Mechanical Work T 56 W AUDREY EDITH ROBERTSON E And S Piano Teacher T W EDITH EVELYN ROGERS E Eadte S Business School T W EDWARD THOMAS RONAN, JR. E Ed S Undecided T Band 1, 2, 3; Football 3 W ARTHUR RUSTIGAN. JR. E Art, Rusty S Brown T Football 3; Track 2; Glee Club 1 57 - W MARGARET MARY SAHOURIN E Peg S Secretarial Work T Twirling 1, 2, 3; Swim 1 W DOLORES ANGELINA SALVATI E Dc-Dc S Business College T W HILDA SANTOS E S R. I. State College T Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Westernaires 2, 3; Dramatic Society 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W FRANK. CYRIL SCHORA, JR. E Frantic S R. I. State College T V. E. C. 3; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3; R. 1. Honor Society . 58 W RUTH MARILYN SCOTT E “Scottie” S Comptometer School T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 1; Cap and Gown Committee; Classbook Board; Swim 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain 1, Captain 2, 3); Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Captain 2, 3); Badminton 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W DAVID SEAGAL E Dave S Engineering T Chess Club (Secretary 3); Debating Society 2, 3; V. E. C. 2, 3; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Radio ('lull 3; Track 2, 3 W ALFRED PETER SHARPLES E Pete S Undecided T W DOLORES ANNE SHERIDAN E Sherry S Airline Hostess T Volleyball 1, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Track 1, 3; Bad- minton 3; Swim Team 3; Dolphin Club 3; Glee Club 1; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Westerner 2, 3; French Club 3; V. E. C. 3 (Secretary 3); Classbook Board; Sophomore Hop Committee; Senior Reception Committee; Cap and Gown Committee; R. I. Honor Society 59 w EDWARD BARTON SHERRATT E S T George Undecided W E S T ARLENE NANCIE SIBLEY “Nance” R. ,1. Slate College Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer 2, President 3); Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3 (President 3); Student Council 1, 2, 3 (Recording Secretary 3); Sophomore Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Dramatic Society 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Swim 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Dolphin Club 2; Tennis 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Classbook Board (Asso- ciate Literary Editor); R. I. Honor Society; Senior Reception Committee W E S T RAYMOND SIMON “Ray U. S. Navy W AARON SMITH E S T Mechanical Engineer—Brown University Radio Club 2, 3; Magician; Chess Club 3; R. I. Honor Society 60 W DORIS JEAN SMITH E “Dot , “Smittie S Nursing T Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2; Debating Society 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3 W GEORGE FOX SMITH E “Smitty” S Brown University T Chess Club 3 (President 3); Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Photography Club 1; Visual Education Club 1, 3; Student Council 3; R. I. Honor Society W HENRY SMITH E “Smitty S R. I. School of Design T VV ALBERTHA MARY SOLY E “Bibs S Secretary T Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Glee Club 1; R. I. Honor Society 61 w E S T KENNETH HAROLD STEINGOLD Ken Clark University Baseball J. V. 1; Basketball J. V. 1; Tennis 2, 3: Dramatic Society 1; Classbook Board; R. 1 Honor Society W LILLIAN CECELIA STEWART E Lil S X-Ray Technician T Band 3; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1 W JOHN STANLEY STROKER, JR. E Sampson S Pianist T Swim 2, 3 ■ W MARY OLIVE SULLIVAN E Mi!(e S Nurse T Radio Club 2, 3; Dramatic Society 2, 3; Volley- ball 3; Basketball 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Chess Club 62 . W THELMA JANET TA1T E T iel S Edge wood T Westerner 1, 2 (Editor); Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W SARAH ELLEN TATTERSALL E Sally S Stenographer T Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Referee; Classbook Board; Stu- dent Council 3; R. I. Honor Society W EVERETT WILLIAM TAYLOR E Bill S Pattern Maker T W NORMA ARLENE TAYLOR E Norm S Undecided T Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Swim 1; Track 1 63 W HELEN BARBARA TERRIEN E Terry S Bryant College T Basketball 1; Dramatic Society 1 VV EDWARD RUPEN THOMPSON, JR. E Tiny, Rape S Pre-medical T Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; V. E. C. 1, 2; Chess Club 3; Dramatic Society 3 W DOROTHY WILMA TSANGAR1S E Will S Secretarial Work T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Wcst- ernaires 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Bonds and Stamps Chairman 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Nominating Committee 2; Classbook Board; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W VERONICA BEATRICE TUFFY E Ronnie S Katharine Gibbs T 64 w EDGAR HAROLD ULLES E Ed S College T W LEO LOUIS VAILLANCOURT E Butch S Undertaker 1 V. E. C. 1, 2, 3; Stage Crew 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2 W ROBERT JOHN VAUGHN E Boh S Providence College T W MARY LOIS WATSON E La, Lou S Nursing at Roger Williams General Hospital T 65 WESTER DAYS W PHYLLIS ELIZABETH WATSON E Phil S Undecided T W JOHN ALFRED WEBB E Uke S College T Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain 2, 3); Football 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 3 W CHARLES GILMORE PHILLIP WELSH E Bub S Undecided T Baseball 1, 2, 3; Chess Club 3; Westerner Staff W DORIS FRANCES WELSH E Dot S Secretary T Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Referee 3); Basketball L 2, 3; Swim 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Twirler 1, 2, 3; Senior Reception Committee; Dolphin Club 2, 3; Press Club 2; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Photography Club 1; Tennis 2, 3 66 W EDITH ROLLINS WHITEHEAD E Eddie, Fadeadie S R. I. State College T Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 2, 3; Swim 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Dolphin Club W JANET MARY WHYTE E Dee Dee S R. I. C. E. T Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Classbook Board; Accompanist Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3; Student Club 3; R. I. Honor Society W DOROTHY MAY WILKINSON E Dottie S Stenographer T Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3 (Treasurer 3); Basketball 1, 2, 3 (Co-Captain 2); Volleyball 1, 2, 3 (Captain 1, 2); Student Council 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Track 1, 3; Press Club 2, 3; Senior Reception Com- mittee W DOROTHY WINSTANLEY E Dot S Office Work T 67 WESTERDAYS W ELEANOR WOLFE E Etna, El S Bates College T Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3r (Presi- dent 3); Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, Z 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 1; Band 2, 3; Class Secretary 1; Sophomore Hop Committee; Dra- matic Society 1, 2, 3; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society W BERTRAM WOLFSON E Bert S Yale University T Student Council 1, 2, 3 (President 3); Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3 (President 3); Debating Society 1. 2, 3 (President 2); Basketball 1, 2, 3; French Club 2; Junior Rotarians; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Class- book Board; Business Manager; R. I. Honor Society W DOROTHY ANN WOOD E Dottle S Bates College '1 Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Varsity Swim Team 1, 2, 3 (Captain 2); Inter-class-swim Team 1, 2, 3 (Cap- tain 1, 2); French Club 2; Classbook Board; Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Corresponding Secretary 3; Sophomore Hop Committee; Dolphin Cluh 2, 3; R. I. Honor Society W RUTH ACNES WORKMAN E Rnthie, Sweeter S Secretary T Orchestra 1; Classbook Board; R. I. Honor Society 68 HOYS 1st 2nd Done Most for School Bertram Wolfson William Headen Most Brilliant Ronald Heaton Aaron Smith Most Popular ............ .................. John McLaughlin James Durkin Most Lively to Succeed Bertram Wolfson Ronald Heaton Most Handsome Robert McGinnis Charles Welsh Most Talkative ........................... Stephen Espo James Pierce Most Nonchalant John Stroker Ronald Heaton Best Dancer ................................Norman Rattey Donald Kippax Wittiest James Pierce Christopher McKenna Best Athlete James Durkin John Webh Most Talented .......John Stroker..............Kenneth Murdock Most Reserved ..............................Norman Oliver George Smith Best Actor Herbert Benn Bertram Wolfson Most Versatile .............................James Durkin Karl Munroe Class Romeo ................................Edward Thompson Kenneth Murdock GIRLS Done Most for School Most Brilliant Most Popular Most Lively to Succeed Most Attractive Most Talkative Most Nonchalant Best Dancer Wittiest Best Athlete Most Talented Most Reserved Best Actress Most Versatile Class fuliet 1st 2nd ...........Allyene Palmer Wilma Tsangaris Blanche Barnett Janet Whyte Nancie Sibley Stella Quattromani Allyene Palmer Helen Richard Margaret Sabourin Mary Sullivan Carolyn Bidwell Pauline Forrestal Dolores Sheridan Helen England Helen Douville Ruth Scott Elizabeth Kennedy Georgette Panaretos Pauline Pappas Molly Koutros ...Stella Quattromani Georgette Panaretos ...........Dorothy Berry Jdilda Carreira Georgette Panaretos Barbra Jane Mills Barbara Jane Mills Stella Quattromani .....Carolyn Bidwell Ruth Scott 69 ftSTMTE MOST NONCMT BEST TOSS ««d ACTOR ib- cyu«« v, a most mmivE HOST versatile FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Barbara Mcllor, Bcverlianne Lccs, Dorothy Gray, Dolores Sheridan, Helen England. Helen Douville, Helen Margolies, Blanche Barnett, Eleanor Wolfe, Barbara-Janc Mills, Mar- garet Demkce. Albertha Soly. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Dorothy Berry, Marie Berke, Ruth Workman, Pauline Pappas, Nancie Sibley, Muriel Brownridge, Wilma Tsangaris. Ruth Scott, Jacqueline Mahon, Gladys Levin, Carolyn Rid well, Maureen McCabe. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Hilda Santos, Alice Jackson. Muriel Bardslcy. Hilda Carrcira, Thelma Tait, All yen� Palmer, Principal Chester M. Dascombe, Janet Whyte, Helen Richards, Dorothy Phillips, Euphcmia Hood, Dorothy Wood, Louise Barnes, Shirley Bray. POUR III ROW: Left to Right—Emily DeC antis, Ronald Heaton, William I leaden, John McCoy, Stephen Espo, Kenneth Steingold, Bertram Wolf son, George Smith, Herbert Kramer, Mary Marcantonio, Loretta Bergeron. FIFTH ROW: Left to Right—Donald Kippax. Richard Mahan, Irving Johnson, William Fortin, Aaron Smith, Frank Schora, Leonard Levin, Kenneth Murdock. ♦ ♦♦ There is a society in which membership is based on merit alone. Any boy or girl may strive to attain membership in it. It is the Rhode Island Honor Society. To gain the distinction, and to obtain one of these certificates is not easy. A high standard must be maintained through the high school years. But the reward is worthy of the effort, for the honor is perma- nent. Many educators believe that those pos- sessing this recognition receive more considera- tion when applying for entrance to college because they have demonstrated their ability to do sustained work of a high quality. 1 he Parent lcacher Association in recogni- tion of this achievement awards an honor pin as a tangible symbol denoting the student’s outstanding scholastic ability. John McCoy, ’48 72 ACTIVITIES FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Dorothy Phillips, Marie Herke, Herbert Benn, Dorothy Wo kI, Bertram Wolfson, Barbara-Jane Mills, Nancic Sibley, Stella Quattromani, Doris Welsh. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Frances Rogers, Bcvcrliannc Lees, Allyenc Palmer, Dorothy Barnes, Wilma Tsangaris. Dorothy Wilkinson, Louise Barnes, Patricia Boyle. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Joseph Menard, Raymond Lundgren, Donald Kippax, Stephen Espo, Wil- liam Headen, Ronald Bodcll, Miss Mary J. McKitchcn, Faculty Advisor, Lois Ward, Barbara Arruda. FOURTH ROW: Left to Right—Alfred Moran, Richard Fortin, John McLaughlin, George Smith, Ken- neth Murdock. Student One of the most important and necessary clubs at West is the Student Council. Each year students are elected by their fellow-class- mates to serve on the council. Miss Mary J. McKitchen is the faculty advisor of the club and the officers for the 1947-48 school year are as follows: Bertram Wolfson, presi- dent; Barbara Jane Mills, vice-president; Nancie Sibley, recording secretary; Dorothy Wood, corresponding secretary; and Herbert Benn, treasurer. On October 22, an innovation. Class Ring Day was introduced by the council. On this day, the Seniors received their class rings at an assembly. “Farmer’s Holler-Day,” an old- fashioned barn dance, was sponsored on Oc- tober 28. The annual Christmas pageant “Living Carols” was presented December 14. Council The revival of School Color Day, March 12, found members of the council selling buff and blue pennants. The Honor Society Tea, originated in Rhode Island here at West, proved one of the high- lights of the year. In May the annual May Frolic rolled around and during graduation week another “first” took place, Parents’ Night. On this night parents were received by the faculty and were entertained by their sons and daughters. Besides social events, the Student Council also sponsors the School Savings Program. Each year the Student Council dedicates some worthwhile project to the school. In 1946 an organ was presented and this year the project was completed by the addition of two sound- boxes, 74 Dorothy Phillips, ’48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Revertianne Leo, I'le.inor Wolfe, Dorothy W x d, Dorothy Gray, Georgette Puiuretos, Bertram Wolf son, Stella Quattromani, Maurice Bernardo, Gifford Nickerson, Barbara-Jane Mills, Phyllis (ierschman, Kdith Whitehead. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Barbara Brown, Allyene Palmer, Muriel Brownridge, Louise Barnes, Marie Berke, Wilma Tsangaris, Herbert Benn, Edward Thompson, Donald Brooks, Margaret Demkce, Joan Ride. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Muriel Bardsley, Ruth Workman, Pauline Pappas, Dolores Sheridan, Helen England, Barbara Moody, Thelma 'Fait, Carolyn Bid well, John Mc(x� y, Kenneth Murdock, Isabelle Dusseault, Joyce Nordquist, Miss Marguerite Fox. FOURTH ROW: Left to Right—Gladys Levin, Helen Margo!ies, Nancie Sibley, Mary Sullivan, Dorothy Phillips. Hilda Santos. Ruth Scott, Jacqueline Mahon, Virginia Barsamian, Marlyn Newman, Theresa Dusseault, Beverly Fagan, Margaret Conley. •amalic ocietu Curtain going up! Backstage on opening night, the stage hands heave to with a helping hand, and the curtain rises on one of the many entertaining plays presented by the West Senior High Dramatic Society. The class of '4S has contributed much to the success of the society, not because of its thespians only. A great amount of credit should be given to the property and business committees who have done splendid work in setting the stage and in assuring us of a financial success. The West High Dramatic Society has the privilege of being one of the few that has won first place honors more than once in the New England Dramatic Festival. This is a feat that we can well be proud of. This year the society will continue to give a scholarship to a worthy and active member. The money for this scholarship will come from the proceeds of the Senior Play, “Dear Ruth”. We wish to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Miss Fox for the work and time she has given to us. We feel that she was re- sponsible for a large amount of our achievement and success during the last two years. To the future Dramatic Societies at West, we extend our best wishes and hope their years of Dramatics will be as pleasurable and as suc- cessful as ours. 75 Georgette Panaretos, ’48 FIRST ROW: Left lo Right—Sally Goldstein, Elaine Leonard, Esther Dimz, Dolores Sheridan. Allycnc Palmer, Stella Quattromani, Barbara-Janc Mills, John McCoy, Phyllis Gerschman, Joan Ride. Edith Whitehead. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Ruth Workman, Dorothy Wood, Pauline Pappas, Patricia Oates. lean McHale. Kathleen Carroll, Jean Kelly, Helen Margolics. Mary Sullivan. Marilyn Newman, Lois Carver. Joanne Mills. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Claire Emerson, Marie Berke, Georgette Panarctos, Leonora Lornitzo, Margaret Nahabit, Gladys Levin, Joan Oates. Beverliannc Lees, Muriel Brownridge. FOURTH ROW’: Left to Right—Maurice Bernardo, David Rice, Aaron Smith, Bertram W’olfson, Ronald Bodcll, William Headen, Ronald Heaton, David Seagel, Joseph Menard, Philip Andersen. ULt JJi9i This has been a colossal year for the West High Radio Club. A year that saw the com- pletion of the Radio Broadcasting Studio. The control room can now boast of a professional record cutter with a two-speed playback. An FM-AM radio is attached to the cutter so that programs can be cut directly from the air. After waiting through long war years, we have finally installed two fine RCA microphones, one for the broadcasters and the other a “talk-back” table model for the instructor’s desk. The usual bumps and bruises, ups and downs, were had at the Rollerway Party held early in the school year. This Party raised our financial status considerably. Our strictly rehearsed broadcast on the eve- ning of March 19 was a sure-fire hit in which all the West stars of the airwaves kept the large audience well entertained. On Easter Tuesday, Boston Radio Field Day, the East and West broadcasters invaded the big tow n where we were welcomed, as in past years, at Boston University, Emerson College, Leland Powers School of Radio, and on the Nelson Bragg Quiz Show. As the class of 19 48 leaves w'e can look back with satisfaction on three happy years of excit- ing work in the Radio Club under the able leadership of our director, Miss Henrietta Brazeau, and our officers: Allvene Palmer, President; Barbara-Jane Mills, Vice-President; John McCoy, Treasurer; and Stella Quattro- mani, Secretary. We can be doubly proud with the thought that those who will come after us in the studio will have the added opportunity of a really professional studio at West High. Helen Margolies, ’48 76 HRST ROW: Left to Right—'Margaret McAloon, Beverly Fagan, Allycnt- Palmer, Dolores Sheridan, loan Ride, Leonard Levin, Barbara-]ane Mills, Phyllis Gcrschman. SECOND ROM': Left to Right—Edward Sherratt, Patricia Oates, Kathleen Carroll, Dorothy Phillips, Muriel Brownridge, Virginia Barsamian, Thelma Tait, George Cassamas. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—|ohn Roberts, Martin Hokcnson. Gerald Fitzgerald. Philip Andersen, Gifford Nickerson, George Donaldson, Donald Langford, Robert Plante. m esteri 'ner The Westerner has just completed another successful year. Despite the high cost of ma- terial and the shortage of newsprint, there was no let down in the high journalistic standards of the paper. The highlight of the year was the commen- dation from one of Rhode Island’s outstanding newspapers. The Providence journal. The Journal told a story on the Westerner, “West Sets Pace For High School Papers.” This year we have brought to the students such “scoops” as the Class Ode winner, the D. A. R. winners, the Superlatives, and the Honor Society. The editorials were written on subjects which would interest the student body, and the lighter side of school life was reported in our “gossip” columns. Among the activities on the Staff’s agenda were: The Inter-Scholastic Newspaper Confer- ence at Brown, in February; field trips to our local newspapers: and the Rhode Island Scholastic Press Association Conference, which organization we were instrumental in resurrect- ing, at the Rhode Island College of Education, in May. Guiding the paper during the 1947-48 school year were: Leonard Levin and Thelma Tait, Editors-in-chief; Muriel Brownridge and Allyene Palmer, Assistant Editors; Barbara-Jane Mills, Sports Editor; Joan Ride and Dolores Sheridan, Advertising Managers; and Beverly Fagan, Business Manager. We wish to congratulate the staff chosen for 1948-49, and offer the hope that they enjoy working on the Westerner as much as we did, remembering alwavs, the Westerner policy, “All the news—and no nonsense.” 77 Muriel Brownridge, ’48 11RST ROW: Left to Ri lit - Herbert Heim, Bcvcrliuniu- Lees, Allyene Rainier, Bertram Wolf son, Barbara - Jane Mills, Phyllis Gerschman. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—rF.sther Dim , Elaine Leonard, )ohn Mc(x y, Joseph Menard, Harry Toole, David Seagel. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Patricia Oates, Jean Kelly, Joyce Richardson, Frances Fauteux, Gladys Levin, James Conary, Robert Tucker. Several times each year the water pitcher, rostrum, and gavel are very much in evidence as the West High Debating Society displays its argumentive skills for faculty and students. This past year, under the capable, ever- patient coaching of Miss Vivienne F. Cote, West’s seniors toppled the Junior Class in a close discussion on “Should Women Be Given Equal Rights” during a school assembly. Later in the year, senior debaters trooped down to Kingston College where the annual Model Congress, a mock reproduction of the procedures and format of the Washington Con- gress, was to be held. As in years past, West High debaters were fortunate in receiving special mention for poise, delivery and speech content—laurels which are the only recognition students can receive for participation in the event. The annual P. T. A. Forum, in which stu- dents and parents assume opposite stands on a pressing subject, was held in the Auditorium. Debaters discussed “Student Spending Money”, “How Late is Late”, and “The Influence of School Life” — topics close to students and parents alike. As the year ends. Debaters look back over eventful, thoroughly enjoyable experiences. Each one of us has participated in one way or an- other, in the various functions of the Debating Year. Students sincerely appreciate the oppor- tunity debating provides for gaining essential poise and self-assurance. It is worthy of praise, that public education admits to this fact, and makes debating available to those who desire it. With as fun-loving and spirited a coach as Miss Cote, the tedious research and practice necessary in the preparation of a debate was never too hard to bear. As the Seniors express appreciation to her, they express envy to the Juniors and Sopho- mores whose most enjoyable debating experi- ences are yet to come. 78 Allyene Palmer, ’48 I IRSI ROW: Left to Ric'ht—Barbara Moody, Dorothy Phillips, Barbara Brown. Muriel Brownridge, Marilyn Card, Katherine Loughlin. SECOND ROW : Left to Right—Marion Nelson, Alice Ogden, Doreen Overton. ♦ ♦♦ S Indent The Student Club, made up of seniors from Central Falls, East, and West, has just com- pleted a very successful year under the capable leadership of Dorothy Downie, West, President; Muriel Bardslcy, West, Vice-President; Ann Anderson, East, Secretary; and Marjorie Miller, East, Treasurer. Included on the club’s program of social events for 1947-48 were: a sleigh ride, a debate on Family Life, a Mother and Daughter ban- quet, a fashion show, a debate on Universal Military Training, a conference in Woonsocket, and a hay ride. Early in April, President Downie represented the Student Club at a Y.W.C.A. conference held at Atlantic City, New Jersey. The 1948 Student Club members wish to extend best wishes to incoming members and hope that they observe the three F’s of the club motto, “Friends, Fellowship, and Fun!” Muriel Brownridge, ’48 79 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Esther Diniz, Lconorc Lornitzo, Joseph Menard, Eleanor Wolfe, Marie Berke, Maurice Bernardo, Dolores Sheridan. Helen Margolics. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Charles Cokonis, Beverlianne Lees, Lillian Healy, Elizabeth Rustigian, Joyce Richardson, Maureen Lapan, Glen Jackson, Eugene Mcnoche. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Edward McCaffrey, Gifford Nickerson, Richard Fortin, Henry Berry, Anthony Chroncs, Leonard Lemarre, Philip Andersen, Bertram Wolfson, .Man McKenzie. ♦ ♦♦ The only language organization at West is the French Club. Its purpose is to acquaint stu- dents who are interested in French with the songs, manners, and the spoken language of that country. Miss Vivienne Cote has been our faculty ad- visor. Her helpful ideas and guidance have held the club together. Throughout this school year the following were the officers of the club: President, Eleanor Wolfe; Vice-President, Joseph Menard; Secretary, Marie Berk; and Treasurer, Maurice Bernardo. This year the French Club has had a very successful year. In the fall we sponsored a dance held in the cafeteria. This affair was a social and financial success. On March 17th the French Club and Debating Club jointly sponsored “Pat’s Hop.” The proceeds were used to buy records on which the students of French Classes will record their voices. Recordings will be done intermittently throughout the year to indicate the amount of improvement in pronunciation. May the “Toujours Unis” continue to have prosperous years in the coming school seasons. Eleanor Wolfe, ’48 80 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Mary Sullivan, George Smith, David Seagel, Aaron Smith, Bernard Raisman, Stephen Espo, Helen Margolics. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Edward Thompson, Frank Schora, Bertram Woifson, Kenneth Steingold. David Rice. Barry Pearce, Alfred Robertson. ♦ ♦♦ C heSA This year, for the first time in its history. West High School had a Chess Club. Early in January several sophomores asked Mr. McQuaid to sponsor a club for students interested in the game of chess. He graciously consented to do so, and within a few weeks organized a club of fifteen members. The activities of the club’s members dis- proved the popular belief that chess players are exclusively highbrow. The members of this new organization were active in almost all the other clubs and athletic association of this school. Furthermore, in a true spirit of friendship, the experienced undertook the task of instructing the inexperienced in this great game of thought. Although many of its members are seniors who will graduate in June, we have hopes that the club will continue to exist in coming years. If the sophomores and juniors carry on, the Chess Club may well become one of the school’s regular extra-curricular activities. George Smith, '48 81 FIRST ROW: Ixft to Right—Claire Emerson, David Scagcl, Norma F.vcrly, Alfred Moran, James Aspin- wall, Dolores Sheridan, Donald Langford, Leo Vallincourt. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Sally Goldstein, Barbara Ward. George Milligan, Bernard Raisman, George Smith, Frank Schora, John Beverly. ♦♦♦ “One picture is worth a thousand words.” Educators have always realized the truth of this Chinese proverb. Several years ago the Paw- tucket School Department asked Mr. Wilfred Berube to organize a program of visual edu- cation in its schools. Realizing that he could not carry out this program alone, Mr. Berube organized student clubs which were designed to educate students in the operation of visual aids for study; namely, motion picture and slide projectors. Since those hectic years of organiza- tion, the Visual Education Clubs of this city have steadily become more and more important. Through them, teachers now have at their dis- posal the most modern mechanical aids for study available. Yesterday the V. E. C. was con- sidered an uncertainty; today it is considered valuable; tomorrow it will be considered a necessity. George Smith, ’48 FIRST ROW: Lift to Right—Stephen Kspo, Ranald Heaton, John McLaughlin, Ronald Bodill, William Hcaden, Kenneth Murdock. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Donald Kippax, James Durkin, John Webb, (icorgc Smith, John McCoy. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Kenneth Steingold, Aaron Smith, Herbert Kramer, Bertram Wolfson, Irving Johnson. ♦ ♦♦ junior During the past year representatives of West Senior High in cooperation with representatives of East Senior High and St. Raphael Academy were the guests of the Pawtucket Rotary Cluh. As guests they had an opportunity to listen to the deliberations of this great organization that is international in scope. The students were privileged to listen to distinguished speakers rianS discuss the topics of the day. During the luncheon period, the students were introduced to the members and given an opportunity to speak for themselves and the schools which they represented. These meetings afforded a practical lesson to the students giving them first hand knowledge of the Rotary organization and its principles. 83 John McCoy, ’48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Eugene Mcnoche, Eleanor Allen, land Whyte, Dorothy Phillips. Patricia Huettcl, Dawn Ratclitfe, William Hillman. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Miss Marian O’Brien, William Zonfrillo, Paul Welch, David Rice, Edward Huettcl, Jane Baltzcll, Joyce Lander. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Sanford Small, Arlene Najarian, Beverly Brooks, William Garland. ♦ ♦♦ Orchestra The delightful strains of music which flow from Room 282 issue from the school orchestra under the fine direction of Miss Marian O’Brien. This musical group has participated in the many assemblies of the school year, among them: the Christmas Assembly, the Music Week Assembly and above all the Graduation exercises. Some orchestra members are also sent to represent West High School in the All-State Music Festival which is held in May. To the incoming and remaining members of the or- chestra the graduating members express our best wishes and to Miss O’Brien we wish to express our heartfelt thanks for the time and patience she has spent with us that we may ever have a deep and sincere appreciation for good music. 84 anet M. Whyte, ’48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Donald Kippax, An tone Gomes, Harold Bernard, Kenneth Bernard, Carl Barschdorf, William Garland, Daniel Gomes. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Mr. Robert Gray. Eleanor Allen, Eleanor Wolfe, Andrew Euart, Eugene Menochc, Marshall Cohen, Thomas Nisbet, Lillian Stewart, Mr. Richard Garland. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Karl Munroc, Glen Jackson, Kenneth Murdock, Edward Ronan, Lloyd Kaplan, Howard Corbishley. ♦ ♦♦ ddand During the past school year, the West High Rand, under the capable direction of Mr. Robert Gray, has stood out in many events. Sports, other clubs and a few temporary activities, which claim many members, have caused the ranks of the band to rise and fall, hut Mr. Gray has done a remarkable job, as he has done in former years. Our band, you will remember, did not once fail to appear at a home football game, regard- less of the weather. The band, which is called upon to play on many occasions, put on a fine show at the three one-act plays in February. However, the days most remembered by the band members are those spent at the Rhode Island Music Festival Association All-State Band Concert in December and at the All-State Music Festival in May. Kenneth C. Murdoch 48 85 FIRST ROW: Uft to Right—Donald Brooks, Herbert Bciin, David Scagd, Stephen Espo, lames Conarv, Frank Schora, George Smith. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Morton Gleckman, Kenneth Murdock, Janet Whyte, Antonio Ramos, Jasper Najarian. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—George Milligan, Gifford Nickerson, William Garland, Thomas Scott, John Beverly, Eugene Menoche. ♦ ♦♦ Music for the enjoyment of the members and listening pleasure of the students was the object of Mr. Garland and his MS Glee Club. Although handicapped by a shortage in membership, the West High Glee Club has done remarkably well in rendering musical selections at various assemblies throughout the past year. 1 wo noteworthy presentations were given at the Christmas and Brotherhood Week Assemblies along with the fine performance given in the Student Council show, “Living Carols.” But to belong to our Glee Club this year brought many more pleasures than that of sing- ing songs. Mr. Garland, realizing the whims of High School boys, sacrificed many valuable minutes of practice to engage in an unprece- dented “gab-fest”, on such topics as baseball, basketball, and occasionally, music. We were indeed fortunate this year in having a few boys whose talent is so exceptional that it is only proper to give them mention; namely, Robert Erickson, a fine performer on the pro- fessional stage throughout Rhode Island, and Antonio Ramos, a boy with an excellent bari- tone voice. This year as in the past, club officers were elected. A ballot vote found Steve Espo to be President; George Smith, Vice-President; Frank Schora, Secretary and Treasurer. One of our greatest losses through graduation this year will be that of Janet Whyte, our piano accompanist, who for the past three years has diligently done her work at the piano. We seniors who are leaving have only one wish; that West High should always retain its Boy’s Glee Club, as there is no finer organiza- tion in the building. 86 Stephen Espo, MS FIRST ROW: Ix’ft to Ri ht—Anna Bova, lane Terrien, Sally Goldstein. Barbara Ward, Georgette Panarctos, Euphemia Hood, Stella Quattromani, Alice (ackson. Murid Rardsley, Elizabeth English. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Miss Marian O'Brien, Audrey Berry. lean Kelly, Maureen Lapan, Martha Ann Carson, Diana Evans, Marie Landry, Catherine Peacock, Esther Diniz, JLeonorc Lornitzo. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Eleanor Allen. Theresa LePage, Priscilla Santos, Dorothy Paterno, (can Smith, Kathleen Carroll, Mary Araujo, Barbara Arruda, Lucy Rodrigues. FOURTH ROW: Left to Right Ethel Rowancs, Ann Colvin, Hilda Santos, Hilda Carreira, Jean McHale, lean Fowler, Doris Smith, |anct Dutton, Marilyn Jarvis, Falccn Smith, Izaura Ramos. The Girls’ Glee Club, under the expert guid- ance of Miss Marion O’Brien, has once more completed a very successful year. Our rehearsals are held every Friday afternoon, and in passing Room 282 on this day, you can hear forty happy voices in lovely harmony. The club’s first ap- pearance was at the annual Christmas Assembly followed by a leading role in the Christmas Pageant. Immediately after Christmas, the club AJcstct 'tiaires The Westernaires are a selected group of the Girls’ Glee Club. They are chosen because of their fine tone quality and also because of their faithfulness. The Westernaires performed in a radio show in February, the Honor Day As- sembly, the Christmas Assembly, and the Christ- mas Pageant. The class of 1948 wishes Miss Marion O’Brien and the members of the Glee Club continued success in the coming years. Stella Quattromani, ’48 prepared their music for the state festival. Boys and girls from all parts of the state participate. Our very able officers arc: Secretary, Euphemia Hood; Assistant Secretary, Eileen Smith; Head Librarian. Jean McHale; First Assistant, Doris Smith; Second Assistant. Beverly Fagan; Third Assistant, Sally Goldstein; Business Manager, Wilma Tsangaris; Assistant Manager, Eileen Cote; Student Council, Stella Quattromani; Alternate Student Council, Georgette Panarctos. Stella Quattromani, ’48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—David Scjgcl. Ronald Heaton, William Garland. Odin Boyle, Kenneth Murdock, Donald Langford, William Hcaden, Philip Andersen. Norman Oliver. SECOND ROW: Ixft to Right—John Mcl«aughlin. Russell Daniels, Robert Dupuis Harold Fracassa, George Cassamas, Harold Hindlc, David Tankard. Karl Antonovich, Alan McKenzie. THIRD ROW: Ixft to Right -Theodore Paquette, Walter PoIIitt. Donald Kippax, Kenneth Cheetham, James Durkin, John Webb, Ronald Bodell, George Donaldson, Raymond Gray. ♦ ♦♦ M,y Hi-Y officers for the 47-48 school year were: William Hcaden, President; Colin Boyle, Vice- President; Norman Sprinthall, Secretary: Don- ald Langford, Treasurer. Although the West Club did not have an advisor, we started the year off by sponsoring a Saturday Night Can- teen, in collaboration with the other three Hi-Y's in Pawtucket. The canteen has been a very successful venture from the beginning with a weekly attendance of about 350 or 400 teen- agers every week. For our own fun and enjoyment, we held a hay ride late in the fall with Camp Westwood as our destination. Mr. Fred J. Gregory was one of the featured highlights of the year when he spoke at an inter-club meeting. The topic he discussed was the application of moderation in our daily lives. Although he intended to leave imme- diately following the meeting, he was the center of a bull session that would probably still be going if it wasn't for school. 1 would like to take this opportunity to wish the new officers best of luck in '49. 88 William Headen, '48 MRS I ROW: Left to Right—B.irbnra-J.inc Luphemia llood, Alda Rodrigues, Marie Berke, Nancic Sibley, Dorothy Barnes, Norma Lverly. Helen England, Dorothy Wilkinson. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Theresa Byrnes, Ix uisc Barnes, Carolyn Bidwcll, Dolores Woodward, Zdia Rordigucs, Joanne Mills, Mary Sullivan, Margaret Denikee, Fern Reynolds, Barbara Thompson. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Dorothy Tsangaris, Alice Cahill, Sally Goldstein, Beverly Manning, Joanne Searlcs, Ruth Fitton, Bertha Trinquier. Illcane Arruda, Beverly Barrett, Sylvia Thompson. ♦ ♦♦ Dri-Jli- y The West Tri-Hi-Y has had a very successful year, filled with fun and good times. The officers of the club this year were: Nancie Sib- ley, president; Dorothy Barnes, vice-president; Marie Berke, secretary; and Alda Rodrigues, treasurer. We held our meetings every Wed- nesday night at the Pawtucket Y.M.C.A. A successful inter-club debate with parents participating was held at the Y.M.C.A. The debate was followed by dancing and everyone enjoyed the evening. A group of our members, with Madeline Gussitti acting as chaperone, attended an Older Girls’ Conference at Attleboro, Massachusetts, March 5, 6, and 7. The girls had a wonderful time and all agreed that the weekend spent was worthwhile. Among our social activities were a sleigh ride, a cootie party, a hay ride, a Mothers' Tea and an inter-club meeting with the Tri-Hi-Y girls as hostesses. To help raise money for the World Service Youth Fund, the club sold candy at the dra- matic club presentation at West. The West Tri-Hi-Y, along with the other Hi-Y clubs, has been helping to fulfill the Hi-Y purpose, in the past and present. We hope to leave the future members of the club with the same helpful spirit and hope they will do their bit for the youth of the world. Euphemia Hood, ’48 89 Left to Right—Barbara-Jane Mills, Louise Barnes, Helen Douville. Helen England, Beverly Barrett, Ruth Litton, Dorothy Barnes, Fhyllis Block. ♦ ♦♦ a eer rJ eailerS Let’s give a cheer for West Senior High School! Whether we won or lost, the cheer leaders were always there to lead the loyal sup- porters in cheers for their team. We will always remember the enthusiasm and vigor with which the cheering section shouted our old reliable cheer—RANGERS. And surely we will never forget how the stu- dent body supported their teams. One of the memorable things the cheer leaders will hold dear is their new look—the new uniforms. The girls certainly were proud of them at the first East-West basketball game in the Auditorium. Hobby-Jane Mills, head cheer leader, Louise Barnes, Helen Douville and Helen England wish the best of luck to their Junior and Sopho- more cheer leading sisters. They know you will experience the thrill of cheering your team on to victory. 90 Hobby-lane Mills, ’48 3 . k£fr I IRST ROW: Left to Right—Marie Berke, Louise Barnes, Dorothy Wilkinson, Nancie Sibley, Carolyn Bid well, Barbara-|ane Mills, Phyllis Gcrschman, Louise Reed. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Miss Nachrtieb, Lois Olyott, Eleanor Wolfe, Sally Tattersall, Dorothy Gray, Margaret Dcmkee, Hdcn Margolies, Dorothy Wood. Helen England. ♦ ♦♦ rJLe a tiers “Make way and hail! Here comes the Leaders Corps. This corps is an outstanding organization at West. Fifteen girls from the Sophomore class are chosen each year and they remain in the club until they graduate. These sophomores are initiated at an impressive candlelight ceremony where they are taught the standards and the duties of a Leader. This organization is under the very able lead- ership of Miss Carolyn Nachtrieb who has made the West Leaders Corps the active and respected club it is today. The officers are: President, Nancie Sibley; Vice-President, Carolyn Bidwell; Secretary, Dorothy Barnes; Treasurer, Dorothy Wilkinson; Historian, Alda Rodrigues; Song Leader, Jane Hulme. The annual events of the Leaders Corps are attending the Ice Follies and holding an ever- popular semi-formal dance. The East Leaders are invited to this event and also to a fun-filled picnic at Goddard Park. These activities help to build school spirit between the Leaders of East and West. But the Leaders Corps is not all play and no work, for every Tuesday and Thursday the girls help out in gym by assisting in class work and by refereeing extra-curricular volleyball, basket- ball, and badminton. As we leave West High and the Leaders Corps we hope that the Leaders to come have as much fun and accomplish as much as the Leaders of ’48. 92 Nancie Sibley, ’48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—lean Smith. Doris Welsh, Dorothy Phillips, F.elith Whitehead, Barbara-Jane Mills, Dorothy Wood, Carolyn Bidwcll, Ruth Scott, Molly Koutros, Dorothy Anderson, Jean Blackmar. SECOND ROW: Left to Right Miss Carolyn Nachtrieb, Pearl Perry, Mary Barry, Patricia Boyle, Eliza- beth English, Margaret Jamieson, Shirley Hall, Joan Swectland, Miss Irene Dufort. ♦ ♦♦ p. e . n Kjirli —jwim Jeam Swimmers, take your mark, Go! And down the pool goes the West Girls’ team on to an- other victory. Under the direction of Miss Carolyn Nachtrieh and Miss Irene Dufort, this team has held the city championship for three years. The senior swimming team can also boast of holding the school inter-class cham- pionship for three years. As sophomores, they placed first in two inter-class meets, marking the first time in the history of West that a sophomore team had won the school champion- ship. In the inter-class meets this year two records were broken—the 40 yd. backstroke by Dorothy Wood, and the 20 yd. freestyle by Carolyn Bidwcll. The Varsity team this year trounced East 45 to 21 at the East Pool. Then in a return meet held in West Pool for the benefit of the P.T.A., the medley record was broken by Carolyn Bidwell, Dorothy Wood, and Edith Whitehead. West also won this meet. Out- standing performers this year are: Capt. Dor- othy Wood, Carolyn Bidwell, Molly Koutros, Edith Whitehead, Doris Welsh, Barbara-Jane Mills, Dorothy Anderson, Ruth Scott, Jean Smith, Pat Boyle, Mary Barry, Dorothy Phillips, Jean Blackmar, Joanne Searles, Norma Jackson, Joan Sweetland, Pearl Perry, Shirley Hall, Betty English, Peggy Jamieson. The Dolphin Club, under the direction of Miss Nachtrieb, has presented several perform- ances at West and also at the Pawtucket Boys Club. Putting racing aside, this club concen- trates on the finer side of swimming, such as rhythmic swimming, acrobatic stunts, and fancy diving. Much credit is due to Molly Koutros who is undefeated in diving. As we, the seniors, say good-bye, we wish the best of luck to the Juniors and Sophomores. Dorothy Wood, ’48 93 Left to Right—Louise Barnes, Pauline Forestal, Helen England. Louise Reed, Molly Koutros, Mancie Sibley, Joyce Nordqdist, Sally Tattcrsall. Pauline Pappas ♦ ♦♦ BJLAJl The basketball season really brought excite- ment and hard playing to the Girls’ league this year. Miss Nachtrieb and Miss Dufort worked hard to make this tournament a success. The ever-winning “Paps”, under the capable direc- tion of Pauline Pappas, succeeded in winning the well-earned championship after a long hard struggle since the ninth grade. The “Paps” have a good team and are real sports. Their captain showed much enthusiasm and it was under her leadership they have been so successful. Every participant of the basketball league this year showed enthusiasm. Each Tuesday after school the Junior and Senior teams battled through their games like professionals while on Thursdays the Sophomores and ninth graders played just as hard. Members of the Leaders Corps were officials for the games. If the Sophomores and Juniors of future years are still able to give the Seniors some good close battles, we have nothing to fear about the permanency of Girls Basketball at West High. Carolyn Bidwell, ’48 94 HRS I ROW : Left to Right—Louise Barnes, Sally Tattersall, Naneic Sibley, Pauline Pappas, Captain; Helen England, Pauline Korestal, Louise Recti. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Carolyn Bidwell, Wilma Tsangaris, Joyce Nortlquist, Dorothy Anderson, Doris Welsh, Molly Koutros, Norina Daley. ♦ ♦♦ As the school year began, all the West High girls looked forward to the many activities tak- ing place in the gym. Volleyball started the season with more than one hundred girls par- ticipating .in their favorite sport. When an announcement for recruits was made, girls from all classes selected their teams, elected captains and decided upon individual names. Under the leadership of Miss Nachtricb the Junior and Senior girls met Tuesdays to begin their tournament competition. Thursdays the Sophomores and ninth graders gathered under Miss Dufort’s supervision to meet their rivals. When, at last, the championship game rolled around, spectators crowded the gym to capacity. The Seniors under the title of the Unknowns, headed by Pauline Pappas and Helen England, and the Cement Mixers directed by Bertha Trinquier and Ileane Arruda, clashed in an unforgettable game where the latter were the victors. Again the Cement Mixers became vic- torious by defeating the Sophomore team, The Snafus. We hope that the class of ’49 will be as suc- cessful and as well supported as they were last year. 95 Helen England. ’48 Left to Right—Dorothy Anderson, Pauline Pappas, Ruth Rutledge, IIcane Arruda. ♦ ♦♦ Badminton, a favorite sport at West, has produced its champions. Any girl in the Senior High may go out for this sport, but to receive full credit, she must reach the quarter-finals, a hard job indeed. The 1948 Champion of the singles tourna- ment was Pauline Pappas, with Dorothy An- derson as her runner-up. The doubles cham- pions were Ilcane Arruda and Ruth Rutledge, who gave their opponents, Pauline Pappas and Dorothy Anderson, a real fight. The tourna- ment was under the able direction of Miss Carolyn Nachtrieb and Miss Irene Dufort, whose help and guidance assist in making more and better athletes in the girls’ gym. Here’s to the future badminton champions of West Senior High. May they have the best of luck and may badminton continue to be a leading sport among the students of West. Euphemia D. Hood, ’48 96 Left to Right—Jessie Wyllic Jean Smith Marilyn Card Center Hack—Joyce Nordquist Doris Welsh Patricia Boyle Alice Cahill Margaret Sabourin ♦ ♦♦ Everyone acknowledges the fact that the West High football and basketball teams vic- tories were made even brighter by the appear- ance of the West High twirlers. Under the able leadership of Miss Dufort and head twirler, Doris Welsh, these seven attrac- tively garbed girls twirled to the best of their ability at all the home games. Putting on their best performance at the half of the East-West clash at the stadium, the “Sagacious Seven” formed the famous “V” for victory, twirling their batons faster than the human eye could see. The loud, uproarious cheers that greeted the twirlers as they marched on, in time to the music, well repaid them for their long, gruelling hours of practice. As the senior twirlers graduate this year, it is their earnest wish that future twirlers may meet with the same success and be as well supported as was the Class of ’48. Dolores Sheridan, ’48 97 MRS I ROW: Left to Right—Charles Knowlton, John McLaughlin, John Durkin, John Webb, Robert Taylor, Captain James Durkin, Robert Dupuis, Karl Antoncvich, Donald Boyer, John Ambrose. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Coach William Rutledge, John Duffy, Robert MeFee, Harold Fracassa, James Pierce, Norman MacNcil, Frank Palana, Karl Munroc, John Palana, Robert Pannonc. THIRD ROW: Left to Right—Asst. Coach Frank Kleniewski, Arthur Rustigian, Innoccncio Coelho, Paul Bucklin, David Wiley, James McChrystal, Edward Ronan, Colin Boyle, Robert Holmes, Philip An- dersen, David Tankard, Mgr. Richard Mahan. ♦ ♦♦ The 1947 football team started the season with a flash, winning their first two contests, but they then came up against a couple of immov- able objects, and could not budge either of them. In their final three games, the Rangers failed to score even one point, and that accounts for their low seasonal average of 5yz points per game. Even though West’s squad had only a mod- erately successful season, winning three games and losing five, they accomplished several note- worthy things. First—they did what no other West team has ever succeeded in doing, scoring against St. Raphael. The second accomplish- ment was the fine performance of several individual team members, among them, Cap- tain Jim Durkin. Jim, although he was injured in the third game of the season and saw only limited service thereafter, led the team in scor- ing for the second year in succession and personally accounted for two of the three vic- tories. Other capable performers were the Palana brothers, Frank and John, Karl Antonc- vich in the backfield, and Karl Munroc, Jim Pierce, Norm MacNcil, and Jack Durkin on the line. But the thing that stood out above all the individual accomplishments was this: although the Rangers were often outplayed, they were never outfought, and always showed plenty of spirit and hustle. 9$ Kenneth Murdoc , ’48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—John McLaughlin. Ronald Rodc-ll, Co-Captain John Webb, Co-aptain James Durkin, Stephen F.spo, Bertram Wolfson. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Mgr. John Sullivan, Leonard Lamarre, Norman Sprinthall, Robert Lepage, George Furey, John Durkin, Donald Cartwright, Donald Boyer, Coach William Rutledge. ♦ ♦♦ KsLtlJf Although the 1947-48 West High basketball team did not reach the play-offs, their perform- ance was laudable. West was not eliminated from the play-offs until their final league game, when they lost in “sudden death” to a strong De LaSalle team. This defeat dropped them into fifth place. Despite the fact that the squad had its ups and downs, a fast pace was set by Co-Captains James Durkin and John Webb. Jim Durkin and Steve Espo were the chief point makers, while Jake Webb, John McLaughlin, and Ron Bodell starred on the defense. Wolfson, Cart- wright, and Furey saw a lot of action and performed admirably. Basketball this year as always received the enthusiastic support of the student body. With the continued interest of the students and the fine direction of Coach William Rutledge, West teams will go on to new successes next year. Kenneth Steingold, ’48 99 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—John Stroker, Karl Antoncvich, Ronald Heaton, Gerald Fitzgerald, Ray- mond Gray, Karl Munroe, Joseph Michalcyzk, Jos.ph Coito. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Coach Perry Quimby, Albert Parker, George Guinness, Chace Loomis, John Ambrose, Harry Pearce, David Rice, Robert Wright, Joseph Menard, Mgr. Barry Gray. ♦ ♦♦ e. . —jwimmtncf Jeam The West High swimming team had a suc- cessful season this year, winning six meets, tying two, and losing only one. The team went to Gardner, Massachusetts for the first meet, where they tied Gardner, 33 to 33. Next West entertained East High at the West pool. East nosed out West, 35-31. West then won six straight meets with St. George, Amherst, Moses Brown, Brookline, Dean Academy, and LaSalle. In the last dual meet, West came out with a tie with East, at the East pool, 33-33. Out of eighteen schools participating in the Brown Interscholastic Meet, West tied for second place. Graduation will take from the team some valuable swimmers. The seniors are Captain Joseph Michalczyk, Raymond Gray, Joseph Coito, Gerald Fitzgerald, Karl Munroe, John Stroker, and Ronald Heaton. Much credit for their success is due Mr. Perry Quimby who did such a fine coaching job. 100 Ronald Heaton, 48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Colin Boyle, David Barton, David Dickson, Harold Hindle, Russell Daniels, William Fortin. John Dias, Innoccncio Coelho, David ScagH, Maurice Foisy, Raymond Lundgren, Everett Fullerton. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Coach I■ rank Klenicvvski, Mgr. George Dickie, Harold Fracassa, James Pierce, Timothy Cross, Percy Roberts, Richard LaChapcIlc, Leonard Lamarre, Robert Gilligan, Morton Gleckman, Christo Evangelos. ♦ ♦♦ For the third consecutive year, West High’s track season opened in full swing with high spirits and with promise of success. This year a total of thirty-two candidates signed up, breaking all previous records of enrollment. Of those, nine were veterans of last year’s team. These trackmen were Seagel, Gleckman and Coelho, who participated in the field events and Captain Barton, Hindle, Kippax, Sprinthall, Dixon, and Fortin who participated in the running events. Despite the handicap of having no pole vaulters or high jumpers, the team has been continually improving under the expert leader- ship of our competent Coach Frank S. Kleni- ewski. Our track schedule included meets with Aldrich, Woonsocket, East, North Providence and a relay carnival at East Providence. As final events, our team has been invited to par- licipate in the Rhode Island State meet and the New England meet. 101 David Seagel, ’48 FIRST ROW: Left to Right—Frank Palana, Edward Thompson, James Durkin, Norman Mac Neil, Kenneth Murdock, Charles Welsh, John Palana, John Duffy. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Coach William Rutledge, Chacc Loomis, Gerald Fitzgerald, Donald Boyer, Raymond Mello, Richard Vagnini, Daniel Brothers, John Durkin, Albert Jackson, William Martin, Anthony Gomes. ♦ ♦♦ BaJjt Contrary to general opinion, the robin is not the first sign of Spring. At West we watch for baseball practice. This year’s baseball team shaped up as a potential candidate for Class B honors. The boys got off to a good start by defeating East High’s Stickers by the score of 7-6. Following this, West turned in a fine per- formance in the game with Attleboro despite the absence of our ace moundsman, John Duffy. Supporting DutTy on the mound are “Bub” Welsh, “Slug” Wilson, and William Martin. Around the bases are “Buster” Jackson, Norm MacNeil, Gerry Fitzgerald, and Ken Murdock. Behind the plate is Jim Durkin and in the out- field are Frank Palana, Dick Vagnini, and Welsh. George Jennings and Don Boyer also play in the outfield while Chace Loomis plays any position in the infield except first base, where “Hook” Durkin fills in. Other sopho- mores who will be the backbone of future teams are: Tony Gomes, Danny Brothers, and Ray Mello. With these fine players coming along and with the continued help from Coach Rutledge, West has high hopes for the future. Kenneth Murdoc , ’48 102 I IRS! ROW: Left to Right—Herbert Benn, Jasper Najari.in. Robert Tucker, Stephen Espo, John McCoy, Karl Munroe. SECOND ROW: Left to Right—Robert Gibson, Kenneth Steingold, Mr. Nelson Blake, Coach. Zlcnnis As the third year of competition approaches, the West High Tennis Team finds itself some- what weakened by the loss of two of its top performers through last year’s graduation. How- ever, with many new prospects coming up, the tennis team still looks forward to a successful season. Returning for their third year of tennis play will he Ken Steingold, Jack McCoy and Steve Espo, the three who should prove to be the backbone of this year’s quartet. Starting from scratch in the spring of ’46, a “green” but eager band of tennis hopefuls began their career under the watchful eye of Coach Nelson Blake, a well known man in New England fenilis and Badminton circles. As the R. 1. Interscholastic Tennis League was yet to be formed, the season’s matches consisted of a few informal meets with schools about the state. In an unofficial league standing West held top place. Entering a few of the top per- formers into the R. I. championship matches West’s name was made for the future as its entries performed admirably. In ’47, tennis again took its place in the high school athletic program as the R. I. Inter- scholastic tennis league was reborn. West with its holdover team of ’46, proved to be a top contender for the state crown as it tied Rogers High of Newport in regular league play. But Rogers High nipped the Ranger four 3-2 in a thrilling semi-final class A playoff at Brown courts. As in the previous year the best from West entered the R. I. Championshop matches and once again the West “racquet wielders displayed excellent form in climbing to quarter and semi-final positions. Looking forward to the coming season, the West team has high hopes of winning the championship, but failing that it expects to uphold the reputation made in past years. Stephen Espo, ’48 103 (Elaaa Mill We, the class of 1948 of West Senior High School, do hereby, as we face another and different world, ma!{e, publish and declare the following as our Last Will and Testament: 1. To Mr. McGeough we leave a secretary to help make out late slips. 2. To Miss Garland we leave wide awake pupils—not “dreamers” like us. 3. To Miss Eleanor Kelley we are as usual “unprepared” to leave any- thing. 4. To Mr. Phillips, Mr. Farrell and Mr. Laliberte we leave a bottle of “Air Wick” for the Chemistry Lab. 5. To Mr. Dubuc, John Strokcr leaves his extra locks. 6. To the Juniors we leave a Senior Play as romantic as “Dear Ruth”. 7. To the Junior and Sophomore boys we leave a student teacher as attractive as Mr. Gregory’s. 8. To the Junior girls, the Senior girls leave Mr. Galuska, with regret. 9. To the swimming pool the girls leave their lost curls. 10. To the cafeteria we leave our resounding choruses of “Happy Birth- day”. 11. To the students who eat last lunch, we leave an inexhaustable supply of milk. 12. To the incoming cheer leaders, we leave our spic-and-span new uni- forms. 13. To all the teachers we leave school busses that arc on time in the winter snow. 14. To Mr. Martley, we leave conversational girls on corridor duty. 15. To Miss McKitchen, we leave a personal secretary. 16. To the Juniors and Sophomores and classes that are yet to come, we leave the fun we had in assemblies when we were all together. Wherefore, to this, our Last Will and Testament, we, the class of 1948, do finally and irrevocably affix our mark. Dolores Anne Sheridan, '48 Barbara-Jane Mills, ’48 104 C iaAi y We’d heard about it, we’d read about it, and now we know about it. Know about what? West- Yes, not until September 1945 did we, the class of ’48, become a part of this school. The first days in our new world were days of confusion, amazement, and bewilderment. How different senior high school was from junior high. Didn’t it seem strange to be called Miss “so and so” or by our last name? How many of us discovered ourselves in the junior high or elementary when we were supposed to be in swim or English? We certainly were odd looking people as we walked in a daze during the first weeks of school. However, we made the necessary adjust- ments. We joined clubs, went to the “Get Acquainted Party for Sophs”, and learned also to do our homework. Officers for this year were: President, Norman MacNeill; Vice- President, Carolyn Bidwell; Secretary, Eleanor Wolfe; and Treasurer, Herbert Benn. The sophomore play “Sixteen in August” came and went. Our girls’ swimming team was great this year. For the first time in the history of the school, we sophs beat the seniors. Boy, did we feel good! Spring brought the sophomore hop. Although not a formal affair, we had a gala time. Our first year of high school came to an end and the long-awaited summer vacation stretched before us. Junior year was soon upon us. The first floor was our home territory. “Hubba-Hubba” was the current expression. Officers this year were: President, William Headen; Vice-President, Euphemia Hood; Secretary, Stella Quattro- mani; and Treasurer, Colin Boyle. The junior play, “Pure as the Driven Snow” will not be forgotten. Bert Wolfson’s role as the villain was superb. When we were juniors the ma- jority of the varsity first string basketball players were members of our class. The biggest event of this year was the Junior Prom, a strictly formal dance. Didn’t those boys look sharp in their “tuxes”, girls? The dreamy atmosphere, the rhythmic music, and the friendly crowd made for a very successful class event. As the year came to a close, we celebrated (.lass Day. 1 his day took on new meaning as we were presented the torch symbol of our school. We left this year with the hope that our final year would be the biggest and best. Summer vacation drew to a close and back we came as the sophisticated seniors. Our officers were: President, John McLaughlin; Vice-President, Stella Quattromani; Secretary, Sally Tattersall; and Treasurer, Herbert Benn. For the first time there was an assembly for “Class Ring Day”. As we marched into the auditorium to the strains of “Pomp and Cir- cumstance”, senior responsibility was first felt. The football season soon got under way. Weren’t we proud of those fellows when they scored a touchdown over Saint-Ray’s? It was the first time. Social events started with that super-duper old-fashioned barn dance “Farmer’s Holler- Day” first on the list. What fun we had “swing- ing our partners”, “ducking for the oysters” and “digging for the clam”. Next came that hilarious senior play, “Dear Ruth”. With mid-years over, basketball and swim- ming began. Our boys’ swimming team was one of the best in New England. We had snow all winter. We should have had a winter car- nival “as the snow was light only in color”. Boots were a must every morning as we dashed from our homes. Longer skirts came to high school girls too. How those fellows groaned and showed their dislike as the “new look” romped the corridors. “Now is the Hour” seemed to be the theme song of the senior girls in the cafeteria. Before we knew it, spring was at our heels. Superlatives had been chosen and we were looking forward to the May Dance, baseball games, and the Senior Reception. At last Class Day and graduation came and we had com- pleted the three best years of our lives. We will always remember and cherish those happy days spent at West High. 105 Eleanor Wolfe, ’48 WE AKE HAPrV TO EXTEND TO “WESTEKDA YS Ill’ll REAM.V SINCEKE HOOD WISHES ON THEIK ITIIMI A- TION OF THE WEST HIHH CLASS BOOK. We also hope eneli member of the ( hiss of 1! 4S will wrest from the future his share— or more—of success and hap- piness. VAN DALE s:.: .. PHOTOGRAPHERS HOME, STUDIO, SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. ETCHINGS, OIL PAINTING, PASTELS, WATER COLORS, ETC. 106 Compliments of MAYOR AMBROSE P. McCOY AND THE PAWTUCKET CITY ADMINISTRATION ★ ILt Wish ei Jrom jour f tnler WILLIAM «. BHUWN LU. Plant 231 Douglas Avenue UNion 6106 Office 33 Eddy Street DExter 1455 Providence, R. I. Providence PHOTO-ENGRAVING Company ♦ -Art Work ♦ (Creators of Aine printing f- IcifeS 21 EDDY STREET, PROVIDENCE, R. I. GAspee 9294 Engravers of the WESTERNER 108 Compliments of Mr. Mrs. Gilbert R. Bodell Compliments of Colonial Processing Co. (Everythin(j in J larJu WM. K. TOOLE CO. 76 EAST AVENUE PAWTUCKET no Compliments of Best Wishes to the Class of “48” GLORAINE'S ♦ ♦ John G. Najarian Tabbot-Hubbard A Distinguished Name in Business Education Executive Secretarial Business Administration and Accounting Courses Cottage Street at Broadway Pawtucket For Consultation without obligation Phone PF.rry 6286 Builders Specialties Co. ♦ Roofing - Steel - Copper Sheet Metals Power Transmission Machinery - Tools Builders Supplies 258 Pine Street PErry 2988 111 The Town’s Big Array of Young Magazine Fashions The California Lool{ is the New LookJ It’s SHARTENBERG’S in New York Lace Store bright new TEEN SHOP for these gay, colorful fashions! Second Floor Compliments of the Compliments of Hlackstone Valley Gas and Electic Eo. Mr. fv Mrs. Morris Espo and Family ♦ ♦ 112 Berry Clothing Co., Inc. Manufacturers of Men’s and Young Men’s Clothing Factory Salesroom 118 Main Street Pawtucket. R. I. Providence Salesroom 1280 No. Main Street, Providence, R. I. McCOY COAL CO. COAL AM) COKE High-Grade American Coal Providence and Pawtucket Domestic Coke Fuel Oil, Range Oil, and Cement Service and Quality Guaranteed Phone PErry 0275, PErry 0276 Real Estate Insurance FRANK A. MARTIN 188 Main Street PErry 2404 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. C. Steingold In Pawtucket It’s McDEVITTS In Quality Apparel Frederick C. Hoffman, Inc. FLORISTS T M Building Co. BUILDERS Zotique A. Thibert, President Frank A. Martin, Treasurer 188 Main Street PErry 2404 WEST HIGH SCHOOL DRAMATIC SOCIETY 113 THE STUDENT COUNCIL of West Senior High School Compliments of Basil N. Panaretos For Exclusive Fashions in Pawtucket It’s B(Rn T6iny Established 1857 Newell Cx al anti Lumber Company 28 High Street Pawtucket PErry 7900 Packard Clothes 16 Broad St. Pawtucket, R. I. PE. 8636 Fred Holmes. Mgr. P i) CLOTHES Men's Clothing and Furnishings Val Pion, Manager 277 Main Street Pawtucket, R. I. Compliments PHILIP DWARES CO. 142 East Avenue CHRYSLER and PLYMOUTH SALES and SERVICE McDuff Coal Lumber Co. 11 High Street, Pawtucket. R. I. 114 Compliments of the Davis - Florist 1 Alfred Stone Road PErry 6880 RADIO CLUB Pawtucket, R. I. Compliments of Greetings and T. A. Clarke Motors, Inc. J. W i Good ILis rer ’48 501 Main Street PErry 6400 awtucket Pawtucket, R. I. Boys’ Club Compliments of Wood lawn Filling Station Mr. and Mrs. Julius Robinson 168 Lonsdale Avenue PErry 5950 Compliments of Woodlawn Flower Shop Mr. and Mrs. Flowers For Every Occasion 687 Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I. Alfred J. Goldberg Telephone Residence BLackstone 3928 BLackstone 3018-R Compliments of Davis Pontiac Co. Mr. and Mrs. 505 Main Street Pawtucket, R. I. PErry 1358 Samuel Wolfson Used Car Dept.—409 Main St. Presented by Russell V. Davis, Mgr. Compliments of DURGIN’S Colitz Jewelers APPAREL FURS 3 Broad Street 17-19 North Union Street 115 Where is the Little Acorn Bookshop? Moving to 33 BROADWAY Mr. and Mrs. John McLaughlin The Flower Shoppe Tel. PKrry 0530 14 EAST AVE. PAWTUCKET, R. I. Compliments of Lorin Studios 271 Main Street Pawtucket, R. I. PErry 1225 Try Freeman First Quality, Value, Satisfaction 36-38 East Avenue Pawtucket. R. I. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Oiiattromani Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Whvte Telephone PErry 7744 Woodlawn Photo Supply Candid Wedding and Home Portraits Commercial Photography 356 Mineral Spring Avenue Pawtucket Rhode Island Mr. anti Mrs. William Berry Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murdock Best Wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wolfson Mr. anti Mrs. Abe Barnett Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sehora Mr. and Mrs. (Jeorge Smith The Class of 1948 from the ( Jasshook Board Mr. and Mrs. Foster Almeida 116 -Autographs