West High School - Westerdays Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1953 volume:

' Dear Class of 1953, You are the thirteenth class to be graduated from West Senior High School. You join a band of alumni who are bringing great credit to our school. I am sure that you will make important contributions to our school and our community. The road of life that stretches before you is a challenge. It will test your character, your fortitude and your ideals. I am confident that as West Senior High School graduates, you will meet that challenge with courage. The faculty and I extend to all of you a sincere wish for a successful and happy life. Congratulations and best wishes to all of you. CHARLES E. SHEA, Principal Mr. John P. Gallagher, teacher of Biology and Italian, will always be remembered for his unselfish devotion to his students. He is known throughout West for his winning smile and helpful understanding. Therefore, do we, the Class of 1953, sincerely dedicate this Book to Mr. Gallagher. V -A Lois Hope Johnson President Class Q J. 7 c e v $ Bernard E. Haggerty, Jr. Treasurer Lillianne J. Landry Secretary Daniel Joseph Alves Good common sense and versatility, Danny is known for his varied ability. Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, President 3; Debating Society 3, President 3; Jr. Class President; Student Council 2, 3; Jr. Prom Committee; Model Congress; Model Legislature 2, 3; Science Fair 3; Radio Club 3; Class Book Board; Junior Rotarians 3; Westerner Staff, Assistant Editor 3. I William L. Anderson Very soon we will view Our pal Bill in navy-blue. Adella Andrade To become a secretary is her intention, That she'll succeed is needless to mention. Volleyball 1; Basketball 1; Radio Club 1; Mixed Choral Group 1, 2; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Classbook Board. Pauline Andrade A good pal, quiet and neat, Her kindly manner is quite a treat. Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Cheerleading 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Board. Gordon Jeffrey Annon Robert Lloyd Arnold A laugh a day, an idle chatterer, A humorist over the dullest matter. Rollickin’ Bob, a handsome boy, Makes all the girls jump with joy. Dramatic Society 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class Book Basketball 1; Hi-Y 3. Board; Class Ring Committee; Junior Rotarian 3; Hi-Y 3. Meredith Ann Atkinson Always buzzing here and there, Merry spreads humor everywhere. Girls’ Choral Group 1; Basketball 1; Badminton 1; Student Council 2; Dramatic Society 1; Volleyball 1; Class Book Board. Constance Ann Augustine A new girl this year—Connie's her name, We all agree that she'll achieve fame. Jacqueline Mary Ellen Baldwin Jackie is cute and very sweet; As singer and twirler she can't be beat. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2; Italian Club 2, 3; French Club 2, 3, Vice President 2; Radio Club 1; Junior Prom Committee; Twirling 1, 2, 3, Head Twirler 3; Dolphin Club 1, 2, 3; Tennis Team 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Tri-Hi-Y West 2, 3; Westerner Staff 2, 3; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Basketball; Volleyball. Robert J. Barrett, Jr. Cheerful Bob, is quite the boy, He helps to fill our lives with joy. Joan Helen Bartelson Happy face, full of life, Cheery and gay in any strife. Dramatic Club 1, 3; Volleyball 1; Badminton 1; Class Book Board; Basketball 1; Tri-Hi-Y I, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Chaplain 3. Nina Mae Batchelder Nina's quiet and very studious, Her success will ne'er be dubious. Class Book Board. Ruth Muriel Baxter A grand personality, with friends galore, Boundless vitality—who could ask more? French Club 1 2, 3, Vice President 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3; Radio Ciub 1, 2, 3; Choral Singing 1, 2, 3; Debating Society 2, 3; Leaders’ Corps 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Dolphin Club 1, 3; Student Council 3; Class Book Board; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Sophomore Hop Committee. Jacolyn H. Bidwell For a good pal she's your best bet, Jackie is a girl yot ll never forget. Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Dolphin 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Leaders’ Corps 1, 2, 3; Referee 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. Rene Maurice Bollengier Rene’s spirit is never low: He's a boy we're glad to know. Baseball 1. 3; Basketball 1. 3; Football 3; Student Council 2. Mary Bouris Seemingly bashful, quiet and calm, Under this cover is a hidden charm. Chorus Singing I; Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Badminton 1. Ursula Bouris She greets her friends both far and near With a pleasant smile so full of cheer. Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3. Helen Brownridge Little Helen is full of fun, With a cheery word for everyone. Radio Club 1, 2, 3, Vice President 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2; Volleyball 1; Westerner 2, 3; Ring Committee; Class Book Board. David Bowes, Jr. Davie is a quiet lad, One of the best that West has had. Student Council 1, 2, President 3; French Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Debating Society 2, 3; Class Book Board; Dramatic Society 1, 2. 3, Vice President 2. David Buksbaum Although he comes from out of state David’s classmates think he’s great. Basketball 1. Robert E. Burdick Robert B. is quite a boy, For him it will be 'ship ahoy. Jacqueline Marie Capaldi Pleasing personality, beautiful clothes, She’ll be successful, everyone knows. Class Ring Committee; Class Book Board. Radio Club 1, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3, Co-Captain 2; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board; Class Secretary 2; Tennis 2. Margaret L. Cardin Peggy Cardin is full of zest, Ready to work, she's one of the best. Nancy Lynne Carson Laughing, smiling, evermore, Nancy’s a girl we all adore. Twirling 2, 3; West Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Westerner Staff 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3. Norman Cartwright In the future when Norm goes to college, He's sure to prosper with all his knowledge. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Westerner 3. Virginia Castilho Nursing is Virginia's quest, We all know she'll do her best. Student Council 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3; Volleyball 3; Badminton 3; Chorus Singing. Nancy Jane Connly Small folks seem to fill a place That no other can replace. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 3; Dolphin Club 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 3; West Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Twirling 2, 3. Maureen Frances Cornell Cornie is always the life of the party, With her humor so gay and so hearty. Chorus Singing 1, 2; Dramatic Society 1. Edwin Parker Currier Usually happy, seldom sad, Eddie is a quiet, sincere lad. Joan Marie Daniels Joan’s cheerful spirit and carefree way Will always be with her in work and play. Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Volleyball 1, 3; Badminton 1, 3; Westerner 2; Track 1, 2. Catherine Ellen DeRosa Cathy is her name they say, Always happy, always gay. Basketball 1; Badminton 1; Volleyball 1. Richard Desrochers Although Dick isn't very tall, He's liked—respected by us all. Dramatic Society 1; Track Team 3. Marilyn Ann Digby Energetic Marilyn is full of pep, Friendly, popular, and really hep. Chorus Singing 2; Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 3; Dolphin Club 1. William J. DiMuccio In Bill’s presence we are always happy, His wit is ever cunning and snappy. Football 1; Westerner 3. Joseph Vincent Donovan Joe may he new to us this year, But we are glad to have him here. Westerner 3. Edward James Dunn When Eddie is near, there may he a riot; This comical senior is anything hut quiet. Donald Enos Though Donald is bashful and very shy, Everyone knows he’s a wonderful guy. Swim 3, Captain. Maureen Ann Fairfield An X-ray technician is Maureen's quest, We all know she’ll do her best. Girls' Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1; Volleyball I. Sheila Mary Fairfield Sheila faces the future with an outlook gay, Ready for whatever comes her way. Volleyball 1. E. Jane Fairman Our little Janie, a girl so sweet, Is one of the nicest you’ll ever meet. Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 3; Volleyball 1; Tennis 2, 3; Basketball 1; Italian Club 2, 3. Sandra Falcao Jane Alice Faulson Sandy, unless we miss our guess, Jane, who is unusually sentimental, In nursing will be a great success. As a nurse will be kind and gentle. Dramatic Club 1; Dolphin Club 1; BasketbaH 1; French Club 1, 2. Volleyball 1. Charlotte Feital Marian Louise Filiatrault Chari, with curly ebony hair, Tiny Abbie is well known Is one of the brightest we all declare. For tke sweetness she has known. Badminton 1; Tennis 1, 3; Leaders 2, 3; Radio Club Dolphin Club 2, 3; Dramatic Club 3. 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Debating Society 2, 3; Hop Committee; Prom Committee; Class Book Board; Model Congress 2, 3. Earle Robert Fischer A merry sailor Earle will be When he sails the seventh sea. Lois Beth Fisher Faithful friends are hard to find. Our own Lois is one of a kind. Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3 Badminton 1, 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2, 3; French Club 1 2, 3; Debating Society 1, 2, 3; Leaders’ Corps 1, 2, 3 Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Junior Class Ring Commit tee; Class Book Board; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3 Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2. Dorothy May Fitzgerald Gay, bright, ever alive, Pot's clever wit will survive. Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Westerner 3. Janice Fleming Full of life, vivacious and alert, To us, Janice is always pert. Student Council 1, 3; Leaders 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 2; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Dolphin Club 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Choral Singing 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board; Tennis 2. Ralph Fletcher Brian Fore Very soon he’ll he sailing the sea, Quite a sailor Ralph will he! Brian’s spirit is never low, He’s a hoy we’re glad to know. Virginia Marie Forss Always at the games you'll find her Twirling with the fans behind her. French Club 1; Twirling 2, }. Adrienne Theresa Foster A capturing smile, sparkling eyes, To West High she is a prize. Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, J. Shirley Dorothea Foster Adrienne Frances Genereux Happy girl, full of fun, Beneath a cloak of quietness Friendly and cheerful to everyone. A generous store of friendship rests. Beatrice E. Gervais Eileen Clear Gildea Bea is headed for success One look at Eileen and it's easy to tell, And a life full of happiness. That as a teacher she'll excel. Volleyball 1; Basketball 1, 2. Leaders 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Stu- dent Council 2, 3, Secretary 3; Radio Club 3; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Dolphin Club 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board; Junior Class Ring Committee. Joan Glanville Joanie is a friend indeed, In her chosen profession, she’ll succeed. Volleyball 1; Swim Team 1; Chorus Class Book Board. Virginia Ann Graham An extremely quiet gal, Ginny is a genuine pal. Beverly Ann Gornyak Wherever Bev goes, her smiling face, Will always brighten up the place. Singing 1; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball I, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Board; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2; Model Legislature 3; Student Council 3; Debating Society 3; Dolphin Club 3. Theodore James Green A friendly hoy with pleasing ways, Ted has brightened all our days. Swim Team 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Class Book Board; Junior Prom Committee. Richard C. Haerick, Jr. Little Dick is full of jokes, Always• ready with a hoax. Radio Club 1; Band 2. Bernard E. Haggerty, Jr. He’s an affable fellow with friends galore, Cause he does his work and comes back for more. Basketball 1; Class Treasurer 1, 3; Soph Hop Committee. Lois Louise Hanscomb A 'hello’ girl our Lois will be, That shell succeed is plain to see. Basketball 1; Chorus Singing 3; Volleyball 1; Badminton 1. F. Paul Harrold Of all the athletes here at West, Paul Harrold is one of the best. Football 3; Basketball 3; Baseball 3. Louise V. Hassan Louise is the gal with a flare for debate, Don't argue with her—she'll win at any rate. French Club 1, 2, President 3; Radio Club 1, 2, President 3; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y; Debating Society 1, 2, 3; Leaders' Corps 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Model Legislature 2, 3; Class Book Board; Dolphin Club 3; Tennis 1, 3; Model Congress 3; Junior Prom Committee, Co-Chairman. Robert Hayden Another lad for the Navy-blue, We know as a sailor he'll follow thru. Swim 1, 2, 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, President 3; Soph Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Westerner 3; Track Team 1; Male Chorus 3. Dorothy Hayden Blushing Dot will appeal to you, She's a fair-haired lass with eyes of blue. Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Dramatic Society I, 3; Dolphin Club I, 2, 3; Track 2; Junior Prom Committee, Badminton 1, 2. 3 Timothy Joseph Hayes Never beset by fear or panic, Tim's interests lie in things mechanic. Raymond F. Heaney Kind and sincere is our friend Ray, With his swell disposition, he’ll go a long way. Westerner Staff 3. Elaine Judith Higginbotham She’s popular and her hair is blonde, Of her, the hoys are very fond. Westerner Staff 2, 3; Junior Achievement 2. Edna Alice Hesketh The doctors and patients wherever they are, Will all know that West High has sent them a star. Chorus Singing 2, 3. Claire Ann Hokenson The fates to our Claire have been kind, She’s blonde and sweet, with a brilliant mind. Badminton 1, Dolphin Club 1, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Junior Class Ring Committee; Class Book Board; Dramatic Society 1; Model Legislature 2; Student Council 2; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; Tennis 2. Norma Jean Holme Quiet, cute, very demure, Of Normds success you may be sure. Basketball 1; Badminton; Volleyball 1; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3. Katherine Barbara Holmes Popular Bunnie is on her toes, Beautiful, charming, as everyone knows. Class Vice President 1, 2; Student Council 2, 3, Vic 1 President 3; Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 1, 2. 3. Secretary 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Sophomore Hop Committee; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 1; Volleyball 1. 2, 3, Captain 1; Westerner 2, 3, Editor 3; Class Book Board. Gordon H. Holmes Sensational star on the basketball floor, He is to West High renowned evermore. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Junior Prom Committee; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board; Westerner 3; Sophomore Hop Committee. Patricia Ann Huettel In her charming manner and pleasing way, Pat wins new friends every day. Sophomore Hop Committee; Class Secretary 1; Junior Prom Committee; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Accompanist; Mixed Chorus 1; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; West Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Class Book Board. Donald J. Hulme When thinking of Don, one thought will remain, West Highf s loss is the Navy's gain. Student Council 3; Class Book Board; Swim Team 1. Kenneth Charles Isherwood Fond of sports, musically inclined, A boy like Kenny is hard to find. Dramatic Society 1; Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; President of Sophomore Class; Band 1, 2; Student Council 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Hi-Y 1, 2, 3. Lois Hope Johnson Capable girl, versatile lass, Lois is the president of our class. Class Book Board; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Dolphin Club 1, 2, 3; Class President 3; Radio Club 1; Student Council 3. Margaret E. Jordan Petty's with plenty of backing, Her cheerful ways are never lacking. Volleyball 1; Badminton 2; Dramatic Society 3. IVhen this young man begins to dance, All the young ladies cast a glance. Lois is the gal with beauty and brains, We hope she'll be happy with the goal she attains. French Club 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, Assistant Treasurer; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Board. Patricia Ann Kaveny Pat is a gal with dark eyes and dark hair, Wherever you see her, her smile is right there. French Club 3- James F. Kennedy He’s tall, he’s lanky, he’s our Jim; A barrel of happiness we give to him. Frances Doris Knight As for Franie, all we can say, A good disposition goes a long way. Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Dolphin Club 1; Badminton 1. Nancy Jane Knowles In girls athletics, Nan’s a sport. Especially on the basketball court. Swimming 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Volleyball I, 2, 3; Dolphin Club 1, 2, 3. Samuel N Knowlton He’s smart, he’s witty, a very fine chum, A really great fellow, as good as they come. Swim Team 2; Westerner 3; Junior Prom Committee 2. Mabel V. Lamarre Mabel is a quiet lass, Prim and neat in every class. Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3- Lilianne J. Landry Personality grand, vitality great, With every West student she surely does rate. Secretary of Senior Class; Dolphin Club 1; Basketball 1. John Joeph Lannon, Jr. A bit of noise? Here comes the reason, IPs Jack—on the go in any season! Westerner 3. Rosalin Lawrence Rosie is a swell girl, as we all know. Our appreciation of her wefd like to show. Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1,2, 3. M. Roy Leca Roy says he'll be an engineer, Of bis success we’ll surely hear. Track 2, 3; Male Chorus 3. Louise Rosemary Lefrancois Peter Robert Lehoullier Delightful and petite is our Lou, Forever lively, full of jest, She's very popular—and a cheerleader, too. Jolly Pete is liked at West. Cheerleading 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board. Margaret Lennon Sugar always has a joke in store, No one fails to come hack for more. Elaine F. Linton Elaine is a girl we'll never forget, She’s been our friend since we first met. Chorus Singing 2; Tennis 2; Basketball 1, Captain; Volleyball 1, Captain; Dolphin Club 2. Beverly Ann Litterer This girl’s name is Beverly, Sweet and friendly as can be. Volleyball 1; Basketball 1; Leaders' Corps 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. Nancy Marie Ludgate Nancy has a winning smile, That is never out of style. Student Council 3; Class Book Board. Barbara Mandeville She’s full of smile and of good cheer, She makes everyone happy, whether far or near. Volleyball 1; Radio Club 2; Chorus Singing 1. George Markey, Jr. George’s ambition is undecided, But when he decides, we know he won’t hide it, Audio-Visual Club 1, 2, 3; Westerner 2. Henry A. Max Here's a boy we students should thank, For what would the stage crew do without Hank. Stage Crew 1, 2, 3. Manager 3; Audio-Visual 1. 2, 3, President 2, 3; Class Book Board. Eileen Jo-Ann McCaughey Eileen's ambition is to design, In this field, she will be fine. Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Badminton 1. Maureen A. McCourt Maureen has dark hair and flashing eyes, She's really a bombshell in spite of her size. Volleyball 1; French Club 2, 3; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3. Marilyn Louise McDonald A perfect lady all the time, A tranquil manner, character fine. Thomas McInnes Joseph McKechnie Tom is a lad we would like for a friend, He will stick by you to the very end. Joe in the classroom, does quite well, In sports he really does excel. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board; Fairlawn Hi-Y 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3. Russell McKenna Here’s to our Russell, who graduates this June, May good luck and success come to him very soon. Football 1. Audrey Mae McLaughlin Talented m dramatics, another Kit Cornell, Everything she undertakes, she does very well. Dolphin Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3. Co-Captain 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, Co-Captain 3; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Leaders' Corps 1, 2, 3; Chorus Singing I, 2, 3, Secretary I; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Twirler 2, 3. Ann Menard Skilled in studies and athletics—a happy combination, Ann's great success without a hesitation. Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, Head Cheerleader 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Girls' Leaders Corps 1, 2, 3; Chorus Singing 1; Badminton 1, 2, 3; Student Council 3, Corresponding Secretary 3. Carole Rae Menard A fashion designer will be Carole Menard, We know she’ll succeed and work very hard. Tri-Hi-Y 2; Badminton 1; Volleyball 1. Sheila Ann Moorhouse Sheila has a place that is one of the best, With all her classmates here at West. Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board. William Murray, Jr. Bill prefers the sea to land, He'll always be a helping hand. Swimming Team 1, 2, 3- Robert S. M. Nardolillo His dancing ability Bob can easily prove, Few can match him when he gets in the groove. Debating Society 1, 2, 3; French Club 1, 2, 3; Track Team 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Radio Club 1, 3; Student Council 3; Swim Team 2; Male Chorus 1, 2, 3, President 3. William Arthur Nesbitt, Jr. Here is a Marine for our Uncle Sam, With his friendly manner, he’ll get out of any jam. Joan R. O’Brien Happy-go-lucky, come what may, With a cheery smile and laughing way. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Class Book Board; Dolphin Club 3; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3- Nancy A. Olyott Always full of many smiles, Nancy spreads her joy for miles. Dramatic Society 3; Chorus Singing 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Class Book Board; Badminton 1, 2. Chester Nolan O'Neill, Jr. Chet is the captain of our football team. When the going gets rough he's on the beam. Football 1, 2, 3, Captain 3; Track 2, 3; Junior Class Ring Committee. Gerald Francis O'Neill He is the possessor of a humor quite merry, A pleasing personality—that's our Jerry. Male Chorus 3. Michael Papigiotis Mike is very quiet indeed, He is always a friend in need. Ethel Mary Parks With laughing eyes, smiling face, Ethel spreads humor all over the place. Dramatic Society 1. Audrey A. Partington Audrey is just full of vitality, She has a lively personality. Twirling 2, 3. Joslin Ann Peckham Lovely eyes, poised and calm, Joslin would never do any harm. Choral Singing 3; Radio and T.V. Club 3. Elson Perez In the study hall, Spic may raise a commotion, His bubbling humor can fill an ocean. Junior Prom Committee. Margaret Julia Petisce In singing her voice is good and if s true, We’ll lose a fine girl uhen if s time for adieu. Choral Singing 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2; French Club 1; Radio Club 1, 2; Westerner 3. Robert A. Pickering Ifs 'Anchors Aweigff for our Bob, We know hJll do a mighty fine job. Class Book Board 3; Baseball 1; Basketball 1, 2 Jacqueline Lois Rainey Jackie Rainey is her name, Success hereafter is her aim. Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Badminton 1. Joyce Elaine Rasmussen Shy, quiet, yet so gay, Joyce is a pal—you all will say. Badminton 1. Dolores A. Ribeiro Long, dark hair, eyes of brown We never see Dolores frown. Volleyball 1; Basketball I; Mixed Choral Group; West Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Class Book Board. Janice Alice Rounds Curly hair and deep brown eyes She’ll go places, we surmise. Badminton 1, 2, 3; Choral Singing 1, 2. 3; Fairlawn Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3; Basketball 1; Westerner 3. Charlotte Lynne Rosenberg She’s witty and friendly, this fun-loring gal. All the ayes have it—she’s a typical pal. French Club 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Radio Club 2, 3; Prom Committee; Class Book Board. Donald Salisbury To be a chemist is Salty’s aim This career should bring him fame. Football 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Student Council 3; Class Book Board. Mary Carma Schumacher Rodney Scott Jolly for ever, a joy to behold, Carma is as good as gold. Dramatic Society 3 The spirit of West is very high, To help make it so, Rod did try. Football 2, 3; Swim 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Westerner 3. Elaine Sandra Shapiro Elaine is a girl who's full of fun, As a pal—she’s second to none. Chorus Singing 1; Dramatic Society 2; Radio Club 1. Arnold M. Sidel A pharmacist will be Arnie Sidel, We all know that he’ll do well. Westerner 2; Basketball 1; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Male Chorus 3. Norman Sidel Norm is the man who does things right, When problems appear, he shows us the light. French Club 2, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; Westerner 2, 3; Basketball 1; Tennis 1, 2, 3- Albert W. Skeldon, Jr. Al will always try his best, To attain glory for Dear Old West.” Swim Team 1. Jack Gerald Singer Jack is a friend both kind and true, He cheers us up when we’re feeling blue. Stage Crew 1, 2, 3; Junior Prom Committee; Dra matic Club 1, 2, 3- Martin Marvin Small Martin Small is quite a boy, Automobiles are his pride and joy. Basketball 1; French Club 3; Dramatic Society 3; Track 1; Male Chorus 3. James Spooner Popular Jim's always fixing his car, If s not at all new, but it gets him far. Football 1, 3. Raymond Edward Steele Into the service our Ray will go, As to what branch—we don't know. Baseball 2; Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1; Westerner 1. Joseph Francis Sullivan Joan Zelda Swartz Never a worry, never a care, Joan's a lover of mischief and so full of fun, When you need a friend, Joe will be there. She's a popular pal with everyone. Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Debating Society 2, 3, Vice President 3; Class Book Board. Edward T. Terrien Stephen French Thurrott In some studies he may not star, Wonderful disposition, Steve’s a friend. But his great personality will take him far. His likeable character we’ll all defend. Class Book Board; Junior Class Ring Committee; Swimming 1; Dramatic Society 3; Debating Society 1. Edna May Tordoff Gay and jolly, ever cheerful, Edna's never, never tearful. Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Tennis 1, 2; Badminton 1, 2; Chorus Singing 1, 3; Class Book Board. Glenn Haselton Turner Glenn's a chap who’s very alert, The kind of a person no one can hurt. Richard Valquette Richard is going into the Navy, We’re sure that he’ll get all the gravy. Westerner }. Donald J. Verissimo In dramatics Don lakes a part, To give a performance that is truly art. Dramatic Society 2, 3; Westerner 3; Hi-Y 3; Debating Society 3. Edward T. Wade, Jr. Bud—always ready to take a dare Has a personality easy to hear. Robert J. Walsh For Boh the future sure looks bright, He’ll always follow the path of right. Westerner 3; Stage Crew 1, 3; Football 1. William Draper Ward Sincere, frank and full of fun, Bill is a friend to everyone. Swim 1, 2, 3; Band I; Hi-Y 1. Jean S. Warren Kind hearted Jeannie is a lass, Who, we agree, will more than pass. Beverly Fae Whatmough Attractive, bright, and full of fun, Toward her way the boys all run. Badminton 1; Volleyball 1; Westerner 2, 3; Cheer-leading 1. Shirley E. White Clear eyes, bright expression, A determined spirit in every lesson. Volleyball 1; Basketball 1; Chorus Singing 3. Ann Winstanley An untiring student with friendship dear, As a nurse she'll spread good cheer. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2. Alexander Wolfson A firm believer in good common sense. In the world of achievement he'll go over the fence. Dramatics 1, 3; Basketball 1; Westerner 3. Normand Henry Brunelle After years of struggle our Normand will be, Another proud graduate in '53. French Club 2, 3; Student Council, Honorary 3. ROD.0-T-V.cuu8 c.'U.eiCM ey WESTERDAYS First row, left to right: Louise Hassan, Janice Fleming. Charlotte Feital, Claire Hokenson, Lois Kaufman, Katherine Holmes, Jacqueline Capaldi, Louise LeFrancois, Nancy Ludgate. Second row: Beverly Gornyak, Charlotte Rosenberg, Pauline Andrade, Lois Johnson, Joan Bartelson, Adella Andrade, Dolores Ribeiro, Shelia Moorhouse, Nancy Olyott. Third row: Ruth Baxter, Patricia Huettel. Eileen Gildea, Joseph McKechnie, Lois Fisher, Edna Tordoff, Joan Glanville, Joan Swartz, Joan O'Brien, Daniel Alves. ourth row: David Bowes, Theodore Green. Henry Max, Helen Brownridge, Gordon Annon, Nina Batchelder, Donald Hulme, Robert Pickering. Robert Burdick, Donald Salisbury. CLAIRE A. HOKENSON LOIS M KAUFMAN Co-Editors HENRY MAX Photo Editor RHODE ISLAND HONOR SOCIETY First row: Dorothy Hayden, Nancy Ludgate, Jacolyn Bidwell, Helen Brownridge, Jacqueline Ca-paldi, Jane Fairman, Lois Kaufman, Louise LeFrancois, Ruth Baxter, Louise Hassan. Second row: Adrienne Foster, Patricia Huettcl, Eileen Gildea, Katherine Holmes, Jane Faulson, Adella Andrade, Dolores Ribciro, Claire Hokenson, Lois Fisher, Charlotte Rosenberg, Charlotte Feital. Third row: Virginia Graham, Beverly Litterer, Pauline Andrade, Joan Bartelson, Joan Glanville, Audrey McLaughlin, Ann Menard, Nina Batchelder, Janice Fleming, Joan Swartz. Fourth row: David Bowes, Theodore Green, Richard Desrochers, Robert Burdick, Daniel Alves, Norman Cartwright, Donald Salisbury, Ralph Fletcher, Mr. Charles E. Shea. Absent from picture: Beverly Gornyak. STUDENT COUNCIL First row, left to right: Janice Fleming, Ann Menard, Kenneth Isherwood, Katherine Holmes, David Bowes, Eileen Gildea, Daniel Alves, Jacqueline Capaldi, Lilianne Landry. Second row: Mary Johnson, Patricia Huettel, Jacqueline Baldwin, Beverly Gornyak, Ruth Baxter, Lois Johnson, Nancy Ludgate, Virginia Castilho, Shirley Farrington. Third row: Theodore Green, Robert Nardolillo, Melvin Alperin, Donald Hulmc, Robert Hayden, Joseph Blanco, Robert Guilmette, Donald Salisbury. DRAMATIC SOCIETY nici First row, left to right: Beverly Gornyak, Ruth Baxter, Marion Balfour, Betty Burke, Daniel Alves, Jacqueline Capaldi, Joseph Blanco, Lois Kaufman, Audrey McLaughlin, Louise LeFrancois. Second row: Charlotte Feital, Charlotte Rosenberg, Ann Winstanley, Jacqueline Baldwin, Ann Menard Jane Fairman, Lois Johnson, Katherine Holmes, Louise Hassan, Janice Fleming. Third row: Virginia Castilho, Lois Fisher, Eileen Gildea, Dorothy Hayden, Helen Brownridge, Joan Swartz, Jacolyn Bidwell, Rosalin Lawrence, Nancy Olyott. Fourth row: David Bowes, Henry Max, Donald Vcrissimo, Robert Nardolillo, Gordon Annon, Jack Singer. THE WESTERNER Seated: Edward Wade, Gordon Holmes, Chester O'Neill, Katherine Holmes, Carol Oliver. First row: Jacqueline Baldwin, Helen Brownridge, Dorothy Hamilton, Peter Kelly, Leo McAloon. Second row: Janice Rounds, Margaret Petisce, Nancy Carson, Robert Walsh, Daniel Alves. Third row: Beverly Whatmaugh, Shirley Fawcett, Norman Sidel, Francis St. Pierre, Donald Veris-simo. mr McLaughlin Advisor CHESTER O NEILL Co-Editor RADIO and TELEVISION CLUB At Mike: Helen Brownridge, Louise Hassan, Katherine Holmes. Seated, left to right: Beverly Gornyak, Ruth Baxter. Eileen Gildea, Charlotte Rosenberg, Patricia Huettel, Charlotte Feital, Janice Fleming. Standing: Joseph Blanco, Jacqueline Capaldi, Jane Fairman, Robert Nardolillo, Joslin Peckham. JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE—CLASS of ’53 First row, left to right: Beverly Gornyak. Dorothy Hayden, Patricia Huettel, Louise Hassan, Lois Kaufman, Charlotte Rosenberg, Ruth Baxter, Miss Ruth Carty. Second row: David Bowes, Jacqueline Baldwin, Katherine Holmes, Charlotte Feital, Jacqueline Capaldi, Daniel Alves, Donald Hulme. Third row: Jack Singer, Ted Green, Elson Perez, Gordon Holmes, P. McKeown. DEBATING First row, left to right: Charlotte Feital, Louise Hassan, Melvin Alperin, Joan Swartz, Daniel Alves, Ruth Baxter, Lois Fisher, Beverly Gornyak. Second row: Gail Goodreau, Claire Fitzgerald, Irwin Hazen, Joseph Blanco, Robert Plourde, Eugene Brickach, Robert Hassan, Philip Jagolinzer, David Bowes, Marion Balfour, Constance Volente, Robert Nardolillo. TOURJOURS UNIS First row, left to right: Joan Swartz, Charlotte Rosenberg, David Bowes, Ruth Baxter, Louise Has-san, Charlotte Feital, Robert Nardolillo, Beverly Gomyak, Lois Fisher. Second row: Margaret Petisce, Lois Kaufman, Jacqueline Baldwin, Jane Faulson, Norman Sidel, Maureen McCourt, Patricia Kaveny, Virginia Forss. ITALIAN CLUB Seated: Elizabeth Doyle, Gerald O’Neill, Robert Nardolillo, Jane Fairman, Jacqueline Capaldi, Jacqueline Baldwin, Carmenetta Volante, Norma Pannone, Elizabeth Burke. Second row: Gordon Threfall, Louis Mello, James Photopolous, Ronald Ferrara, Miles Pawloski, Clifford Whitely, James McRoberts, John Tretton, Ralph Correra. JUNIOR ROTARIANS Daniel Alves, Chester O’Neill, Gordon Annon, David Bowes. MODEL CONGRESS Left to right: Daniel Alves, Ruth Baxter, Louise Hassan, Charlotte Feital. MODEL LEGISLATURE First row, left to right: Eileen Gildea, Beverly Gornyak, Louise Hassan, Ruth Baxter, Carol Oliver. Second row: Lois Kaufman. Claire Hokenson, Charlotte Feital. Daniel Alves, Joseph Hamill, Joseph Blanco, Joan St. Godard, Beverly Colby. CLASS RING COMMITTEE Seated: Chester O’Neill, Eileen Gildea, Claire Hokenson, Chairman; Lois Fisher, Co-Chairman: Helen Brownridge, Gordon Annon. Standing: Robert Burdick, Stephen Thurrott. SEW and SEWS Seated: Meredith Atkinson, Janice Rounds, Secretary; Eileen McCaughey, Vice President; Beverly Whatmough, President; Dorothy Hayden. Treasurer; Nancy Ludgate. Standing: Carole Menard, Elvie Harvey, Joan O'Brien. ORCHESTRA At piano: Patricia Huettel and Vilma DeCenzo. First row, left to right: Alan Weiner, Brends Welch, Forest St. Pierre, Concert Master, Aline Dus-sealt, Patricia Juber, Nancy Drowne. Second row: Arnold Colitz, Elinor Anderson, Reva Consove, Assistant Concert Master; Steven Sofro, Janet Gabor. Third row: Sumner Fishbine, Elizabeth Doyle, Gill de Jesus, George Brigido, Judith Anderson, Judith Johnston, Jane Brown. BAND Kneeling, left to right: George Hampson, Ralph Correra. Standing: Sumner Fishbine, George Brigido, Barry Alperin, Gill de Jesus, Shirley Ketinos, Barry Levin, Betsy Alden, Winifred Bishop, Elizabeth Doyle, Elizabeth Burke, Doris Jackson, Richard McDonald, June Pickover, Walter Stewart, Burt Jagolinzer, Harry Fitzgerald, Stephan Robb. SOLOISTS ACCOMPANISTS GIRLS’ CHORAL GROUP First row, left to right: Beverly Gomyak, Eileen Gildea, Jacqueline Baldwin, Janice Fleming, Ruth Baxter, Lois Fisher, Patricia Huettel, Vilma DiCenzo, Audrey McLaughlin, Joan Martin, Janice Krieger, Jane Brown. Second row. Ursula Bouris, Shirley Brooks, Joslin Peckham, Norma Medeiros, Edna Tordoff, Elaine Linton, Shirley White, Mabel Lamarre, Margaret Petisce, Lois Johnson, Mary Johnston, Maureen McCourt. Third row: Rosalin Lawrence, Bernice Kay, Lillian Payne, Elizabeth Burke, Marilyn Nahabit, Frances Adamowicz, Lois Pabain, Maureen Mahoney, Virginia Castilho, Sheila Moorhouse, Nancy Olyott, Grace Wyllie, Barbara A. White. Fourth row: Ruth Tougas, Rosemarie Carvalho, Florence Cherello, Isabelle Miller, Fdith Jennings, Patricia Hampshire, Beverly Lord, Maree Sealey, Paula Dumont, Joan Pfefferle, Margaret Bates, Joan O’Brien, Gertrude Kramer, Jean Dietel, Shirley Thielig. Fifth row: Barbara Ryan, Dorothy Bowmar, Eleanor Anderson, Pauline Daignault, Beverly Cooper, Janice Kane, Dolores Hart, Norma Gallipo, Judith Churchill, Rosemary Martin, Nancy Mc-Lachlan, Carole White, Kathryn Hindle. Sixth row: Marion Balfour, Joan Fitzgerald, Joyce Bunyan, Carolyn McCann, Claire Fitzgerald, Maureen Fairfield, Marie Zonfrillo, Shirley Donaldson, Georgiana Brigido, Meridith Champoux, Rosemary Najjar, Hazel Flinkfelt, Rita Martelle, Sandra Leveille. MALE CHORUS Left to right: Lois Fisher, Vilma DiCenzo, accompanists; George Brigido, Robert Hayden, Arnold Sidel, Donald Miller, Francis Lamarre, Gerald O'Neill, Martin Small, Barry Levin, Robert Nardolillo, Peter Pashnik, Bernard Sweet, Joseph Blanco, John Wilkinson, Roy Leca, Loring Fortin, Harris Levin, Irwin Hazen, Philip Jagolinzer. SENIOR RECEPTION COMMITTEE Seated: Nancy Knowles, Ann Menard, Charlotte Feital, Jane Faulson, Louise Hassan, co-chairman; David Bowes, co-chairman; Janice Fleming, Meredith Atkinson, Beverly Whatmough, Lois Johnson. Standing: Kenneth Isherwood, Raymond Heany, Bernard Haggerty. Robert Hayden, Ralph Fletcher, Lilianne Landry, Robert Nardolillo, Donald Hulme, Spiro Kacharo, Gordon Holmes, Edwin Currier. STAMPS and BONDS First row, left to right: Jacolyn Bidwell, Shirley Farrington, Elaine Higginbotham, Charlotte Feital, Jacqueline Capaldi. Second row: Sheila Moorhouse, Louise Hassan, Eileen Gildea, Ursula Bouris, Charlotte Rosenberg. SENIOR BANQUET COMMITTEE Seated: Adrienne Foster, Marian Filiatrault, Katherine Holmes, Ruth Baxter, Janice Rounds, Lili-anne Landry, Mary Bouris, Lois Johnson, Lois Kaufman. Standing: George Markey, Norman Sidel, Daniel Alves, William Ward, Donald Salisbury, Chester O’Neill, Bernard Haggerty, Robert Hayden. WEST HI-Y Left to right: Gordon Holmes, Kenneth Isherwood, Robert Hayden, Francis St. Pierre, Spiro Kacharo. Second row: Richard Coulthurst, Thomas Holgate. Robert MacBeth. Robert McDonough, Donald Verissimo. ROBERT HAYDEN KENNETH ISHERWOOD Prudent Viet President WEST TRI-HI-Y First row, left to right: Ann Menard, Jacqueline Baldwin, Shirley Brooks, Joan Bartelson, Katherine Holmes, Nancy Carson, Vilma DiCenzo, Louise LeFrancois, Susan LeFrancois. Second fow: Barbara Litterer, Norma Medeiros, Beverly Litterer, Constance Volante, Marilyn Naha-bit, Patricia Huettel. Adella Andrade, Dolores Ribeiro, Carol Farley, Esther Butler. Third row: Barbara Ventura, Nancy Connly, Adrienne Foster, Barbara Ryan, Pauline Andrade, Gedrgiana Brigido, Joan Sousa, Barbara White, Shirley Farrington, Judith Anderson. FAIRLAWN TRI-HI-Y First row, left to right: Janice Rounds, Jacolyn Bidwell, Janice Fleming, Ruth Baxter, Louise Has-san, Betty Burke, Jacqueline Capaldi. Second row: Bernice Kay, Lillian Paine, Kathlyn Hindle, Grace Wyllie, Beverly Anderson, Nancy Olyott, Joan Pfefferle, Jean Dietel. Third row: Patricia Hampshire, Isabelle Miller, Dorothea Bidwell, Betty Pickles, Carol Oliver, June Hart, Helen Oden. LEADERS CORPS First row, left to right: Janice Fleming, Jacolyn Bid well, Ruth Baxter, Ann Menard. Second row: Lois Fisher, Charlotte Feital, Beverly Litterer, Eileen Gildea, Louise Hassan, Audrey McLaughlin. DOLPHIN CLUB Left to right: Eileen Gildea, Joan O'Brien, Audrey McLaughlin, Nancy Connly, Nancy Knowles, Jacolyn Bidwell, Dorothy Hayden, Ruth Baxter, Frances Knight, Lilianne Landry, Claire Hoken-son, Janice Fleming, Sandra Falcao, Jacqueline Baldwin. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Carol Farley, Louise LeFrancois, Ann Menard, Mary Andrade, Pauline Andrade, Marilyn Nahabit. TWIRLERS Left to right: Audrey Partington, Audrey McLaughlin, Mary Johnston, Virginia Forss, Nancy Carson, Barbara Booth, Nancy Connly, Jacqueline Baldwin. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Left to right: Janice Fleming, Ruth Baxter, Louise Hassan. Co-Capt.; Katherine Holmes, Co-Capt.; Ursula Bouris, Beverly Gornyak, Patricia Huettel, Claire Hokenson, Jacqueline Capaldi. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Left to right: Jacqueline Baldwin, Ann Menard, Eileen Gildea, Co-Capt.; Audrey McLaughlin, Co-Capt.; Nancy Knowles, Dorothy Hayden. Nancy Carson, Nancy Connly. VOLLEYBALL Left to right: Jacolyn Bidwell, Co-Capt.; Janice Fleming, Co-Capt.; Claire Hokenson, Jacqueline Capaldi. Second row: Katherine Holmes, Patricia Huettel, Louise Hassan, Ursula Bouris, Beverly Gomyak, Ruth Baxter. VOLLEYBALL Left to right: Nancy Knowles, Eileen Gildea, Audrey McLaughlin, Ann Menard, Dorothy Hayden, Nancy Connly. BADMINTON CHAMPS Jacqueline Capaldi, Lois Fisher, Eileen Gildea, Louise Hassan, Dorothy Hayden, Ruth Baxter. BADMINTON RUNNERS-UP Janice Fleming, Claire Hokenson, Patricia Huettel, Audrey McLaughlin. TENNIS First row, left to right: Janice Fleming, Jane Fairman, Claire Hokenson, Jacqueline Baldwin, Jacqueline Capaldi. Second row: Louise Hassan, Beverly Gornyak, Edna Tordoff, Charlotte Feital, Lois Fisher. First row, left to right: Louis Mello. Clifford Whiteley, Donald Salisbury. Paul Harrold, Chester O’Neill, Captain; Rodney Scott, Rene Bollengier, James Spooner, Harry Brady. Second row: Attillio Margarito, Line Coach; Alfred Vadnais, James McRoberts, Francis St. Pierre, Edward Fracasso. Robert Sulyma, Barry Levin, Antonio Pedro, Raymond Critchlow Peter Pash-nik, Robert Russell. Winston Dodge, Coach. Third row: James Photopoulos, Robert MacBeth, Robert McDonough, Richard Blezard, Bruce Mowry, Philip Desrochers, Arthur McLaughlin, Harris Levin, Daniel Critchlow, Eugene Colvin. Fourth row: Wilfred Brisart, Manager; Larry Fortin, Michael Cardarelli, Andrew Boyle, John Tretton. John Jolly. Harry Templeton. COACH DODGE CAPTAIN O’NEILL BOYS’ BASKETBALL First row: Melvin Alperin, Alfred Vadnais. Kenneth Ishcrwood, co-captain; Gordon Holmes, cocaptain; Robert Jakeman, Andrew Boyle. Second row: Kenneth Jackson, Alex Roberts, Norman Cartwright, Joseph McKechnie, Donald Verissimo, Donald Salisbury, Rene Bollengier. COACH RUTLEDGE CO-CAPTAINS. Holmes and Ishcrwood ft � --� v PX V W (W Awlw k I if i SWIMMING TEAM First row: Richard Coulthurst, Daniel Critchlow, Robert Hayden, Rodney Scott, Donald Hulme, Donald Enos, Donald Isherwood, Leon Dubuc, Loren Copeland. Second row: Coach Quimby, William Murray, Raymond Critchlow, James Chandler, William Ward, Robert MacBeth, Robert Plourde, Theodore Green; Leonard Rounds, Mgr. TRACK CANDIDATES Seated: Andrew Boyle, Chester O'Neill, Roy Leca, Robert Nardohllo, Capt.; Robert Walsh, Richard Desrochers, Philip Desrochers. Standing: Larry Fortin, Matthew Bardsley, Harry Templeton, Joseph Blanco, Douglas Sherburne, Peter DeCosta, Donald Freda. COACH DONNELLY CAPT. NARDOLILLO BASEBALL CANDIDATES Seated: Kenneth Isherwood, Gordon Annon, Donald Salisbury, Joseph McKecknie, Gordon Holmes, Rene Bollengier. Rodney Scott. Standing: Charles Burns, Robert MacBeth, Robert Burdick, Alfred Vadnais, Kenneth Jackson, Miles Pawloski. John Tretton. COACH RUTLEDGE PITCHER SCOTT Superlatt ve$ Done Most Most Likely to Most Popular for the School Succeed Most Beautiful—Handsome Best Pals Best Actor—Actress Most Talented Runners Up—Most Talented Super I at I t es Runners lip Best Pals Best Actor—Actress Most Beautiful—Handsome Done Most for the School Most Popular Most Likely to Succeed Runners Best Athletes Most Brilliant Wittiest Class Ode When the golden sun is melting In the purple of the night. There is promise of the morrow God will make it fair and bright. So today we see the gleaming Through regrets that we must part, And the beauty of the future And the hopes that fill each heart. All the years we spent together Mid the scenes we loved so well, Will remain as sweetest memories, Wrapped in youth’s sweet mystic spell. As we journey down life’s pathways, Still our thoughts will oft return, To the happy days remembered, When we strove life’s rules to learn. We go forth with firm endeavor And a purpose ever true, And our motto is Perfection” In whatever we may do. But though lands or seas divide us, We will ever cherish dear Our beloved Alma Mater, And her name will we revere. —MARY CARMA SCHUMACHER 1953 We are happy to extend to Westerdays our really sincere good wishes on their publication of the West High class book. We also hope each member of the Class of 1953 will wrest from the future his share—or more—of success and happiness. VAN DALE PHOTOGRAPHERS HOME, STUDIO, SCHOOL AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY. ETCHINGS, OIL PAINTING, PASTELS, WATER COLORS, ETC. C. K. GROUSE CO. 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