Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book— 1931 Ruth Elma McCoy, “Rufus” “Ruthie” HOPKINTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Chorus, 3. Senior Play, 4. Honor Hull, 4. Gym, 4. Ruth has always been spoken of as one of the quietest girls in our class. She is gentle, not only in actions, but also in speech. In fact, she’s so retiring that we feel we do not know her as well as we might There are rumors afloat, however, that she is not so silent outside of school. But as she leaves town on the bus for Hope Valley as soon as school closes, we lose track of her, and cannot tell how true these rumors are. That mischievous twinkle in her eye might give us an indication, however. A roguish smile shone in her eyes And cn her lips found place.” Mary Margaret Mearns, “Mearnsie” ELM STREET SCHOOL Gym, 1. 4. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Cantata, 1, 2, 3, 4. Commercial Club. 2. Handicraft Club, 1. Le Dansant, 1. Country Fair, 1. Mary has a very sunny disposition. Only on rare occasions does she complain and because of her optimism sh has many friends. Mary intends to be a stenographer, and we feel sure that she’ll be a very capable one. And for they look'd but with divining eyes. They had not skill enough your worth to sing.” Jean Isabel Meikle, “Jim,” “Runt,” “Mike” ELM STREET SCHOOL Cantata. 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Typing Awards, 2, 3. Commercial Club, 2. P. T. Director, 3. Gym, 1, 4. Senior Play, 4. Salesmanship Play, 4 We didn't realize that we had such an actress in the class until the Senior Play came along—but who can ever forget Jean’s portrayal of Josephine Paris in The Valiant? And that is not all. Jean is clever in her studies, and is well liked by all her classmates. “Go where you will in ten miles round Is none more good and fair.” William Mitchell, “BUI” “Billie” ELM STREET SCHOOL Track, 1, 2, 3, 4. Cross Country, 2. Freshman Constitution Committee, 1. Student Council, 1. Aviation Club, 1. Ring Committee, 2. Senior Play, 4. Prize Speaking, 4. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Senior Prom Committee, 4. Senior Reception Committee, 3. Interclass Basketball, 4. Billy” is a boy you can always rely upon when there is any work to be done. He is one of the mainstays of the track and cross country teams. Indeed, we can safely say that he is one of the best all around sports in our class. Besides being ready to accommodate when his help is needed, Billy always has a pleasant word and a Booth Tark ington” smile for everyone. “For. eschewing books and tasks. Nature answers all he asks.” Ellen Jane Miehie, “El ” “Mickey” ELM STREET SCHOOL Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4. Senior Board, 3, 4. Dramatic Club. 2, 3. Treasurer of Dramatic Club, 2. Class Soccer, 2. Vaudeville, 2. Chorus, 1, 2, 4. Martha C. Babcock Essay, 3. R. I. Honor Society, 4. Gym, 4. Ellen is very tiny, but, oh! the brains that small head can carry! She is an expert in biology, and indeed, in all the subjects she takes the teachers have to study diligently so that they may be able to answer the questions Ellen asks. For she was jes' the quiet kind Whose natures never vary. —■§( 3 )►-

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The Senior Year Book— 1931 Mary Theresa La Via, “0 K Johnny” ELM STREET SCHOOL Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Interclass Sports, 1, 2, 3, 4. Gym, 1, 4. Typing Awards. Commercial Club, 2. Handicraft Club, 1. Travel Club, 1. Fools Fiesta, 1. Cantata. 4 Mary is one of our star girl athletes. She is a very capable guard on the girls’ basketball team, where her agility and alertness have won many a victory. We believe that if Mary would take up tennis, she would become a second Helen Wills Moody—so spry is she. The reason firm, the temperate will. Endurance, foresight, strength, and skill. Arthur Lenihan, “Art” ELM STREET SCHOOL President Radio Club. Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. A. A Association, 1, 2, 3, 4. Lenihan, can’t you keep still?” is heard from teachers whenever Art is around The poor faculty is so troubled by his antics that he has earned the title. Teachers’ Worry. Yes. he is certainly very Mary” and if appearances are not deceiving, he’ll continue his Mary” way for a long time. Your trouble is that you don't know When you have had enough. Frank J. Liguori ELM STREET SCHOOL Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Interclass Football, 4. Gym, 4. A. A., 4. Frank is the wizard of our math class. If he can go through life the way he goes through those algebra and trigonometry problems, he will certainly be a success. One of the reasons for Frank’s efficiency is his ability to avoid the advances of the fairer sex. And they shot men like Lincoln. The simple things, the true things, The silent men who do things. Eliseo Antonio Magni ELM STREET SCHOOL Track, 3, 4 Cross country, 3, 4. Glee Club, 1, 2, 4. Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Cantata, 1, 2, 3, 4. R. I. Chemistry Contest, 3. Interclass Basketball, Touch Football, 4. Cross-Country, 3. Gym Club. 3. Chess Club, 4 P. T. Director, 4. Harvard Interscholastic. Capt. Magni is one of our famous sprinters. He doesn’t even know what it is to be still. They say the eye is quicker than the hand, but Magni is quicker than both. Ask his teacher; she knows. Short of stature he is. But strongly built and athletic. Violet Mary Marra HOPKINTON HIGH SCHOOL Gym, 4. Cantata, 3, 4. Glee Club, 3, 4. Chorus, 3, 4. Violet has been with us only two years but she has certainly been a worthwhile addition. Although Vi is the most carefree girl in our class, there are some things she takes very seriously. Her pretty face and pleasing ways have won her many a friend and admirer. How can she help accomplishing whatever she undertakes?? Daughter of the Nile herself, veiling in her large soft eyes The passion and languor of her skies. -«4 29 £►-

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The Senior Year Book— 1931 -- - Florence Catherine Moran, “Fluff” “Mutt” ELM STREET SCHOOL ( horns, 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Cantata, I, 2, 3,«4. Ring Committee, 2. Gym, 4. Now, Florence has an unusual character. At times she is prim, serious, and sedate, and then attain, she is so full of fun and mischief that you wouldn’t know her for the same person. You just can’t help being merry and laughing when she is in the gayer mood. ’’Thou as Heaven art fair and young. Thme eyes like twin stars shining.” Adam Leo Moscaritolo, “Ad” ELM STREET SCHOOL Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Gym, 4. Interclass Football, 4. A. A., 4. Due to Adam's fine work in interclass football games, the Seniors carried off the honors in that sport. When “Ad” goes out riding in his Buick, the girls all look, but he nonchalantly steps on the gas. Adam certainly co operates with Frank in their ‘Woman Haters' Club. Calm, sedate, with the look Of a man at ease with fate. John Francis David Xagle “Jackr “Tim” “Sample ” “Carnation” ELM STREET SCHOOL Senior Board, 2. Track, 3. 4. Cantata. 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 1. 2, 4. Sub Fresh man Day, 2, 3. Junior Prom Committee. P. T. Director, 4. Gym, 4.' Class Sports. 2, 3. 4 Typing Awards. Aviation Club, 2. Cleanup Campaign, 2, 3. Crosscountry. 1. 2, 3. Travel Club, 2. Accountant on Student Finances, 4. Art for Senior Play, 4 Here is “Johnny, one of our best artists, who has amused many with his cartoons. Johnny must apply his art to his clothes, too, since he was chosen the best dressed boy of the group. Their wealth is but a counter to my coin; The world is theirs; but my Beloved's mine. Martha Celia Nardone, “Marthy” ELM STREET SCHOOL Secretary of Class, 1. Senior Board, Art Editor, 4. Honor Roll, 4. Senior Play, 4. P. T. Director, 4. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Senior Prom Committee, 4. Senior Play, 4. Prize Speaking. 3, 2nd prize. Gym, 1, 2, 3, 4. A jolly crowd, a little green car (or it may be a blue one, a gray one, or a red one), and the PERFECT driver, Martha! You can be sure she always does something different and amusing, as all her friends know from experience. But her appreciation of beauty, which marks her personality, is the real keynote to her charm and character. She is than white-stoled lily far more fair. And oh. her eyes are heaven lit with dreams. Althea Hoicland Nichols, “Al” “Pickie” ELM STREET SCHOOL Editor Senior Board, 4. Cantata, 1, 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club, 1. Orchestra, 1, 3. 4. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Honor Roll, 1, 2, 3, 4. Reception Committee, 3. Senior Prom Committee, 4. Prize Speaking, 2 Martha C. Babcock Essay, 3. Gym, 4. P. T. Director, 4. Sometimes we wonder what Al” is thinking about in classes when she gazes out of the window with dreams on her face and sun in her eyes. We can think some rather nice things ourselves by just looking at her. But there is no one who can giggle as she can once she gets started, and it’s infectious, too. When anything goes wrong, it magically smooths itself out when she sympathizes and advises, witness, the Senior ! Which senior? Well— But if she smiled, a light was on her face, A cool, clear kindliness. 3'