Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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'

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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 Pearl Pauline Payne, “Peg ELM STREET SCHOOL Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club, 2, 3, 4. Cantata, 2, 3, 4. Typing Awards, 2, 3. Commercial Club, 2. P. T. Director, 3. Gym, 1, 4. Salesmanship Play, 4. Pearl is one classmate who greatly appreciates ,‘Art.” It seems, however, to In entirely an outside attraction. We wonder why! Nevertheless, Pearl is very thoughtful of her other studies and friends. Just so a charming woman much excellence displays. Beauty, and grace, and fidelity always. John Raymond Payne, “Ray ELM STREET SCHOOL Chorus, I. 2, 3, 4 Cantata, 1, 2, 3, 4 Football, 3. 4 Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Interclass Basketball, 4. Gym, 4. P. T. Director, 4. Aviation Club, 1. Country Fair, 1. A A. Association, 1, 2, 3, 4. Payne is another of our football men. It has often been said that athletes aren't usually scholars “Ray, however, is the exception to the rule, for he is a Math wizard. Never a problem too difficult for “Ray to find an answer. Whether right or wrong, it’s an answer, and that’s what counts. With many a social virtue graced And yet a friend of solitude. Alla Ida Perry Chorus, 2, 3. Senior Board, 4. Remington and Underwood Certificate. Atla is one of the few girls in our class who are really dignified. She doesn’t talk a great deal, but when she docs, every word is relevant. When you become well acquainted with her, you love her gentleness and genuine sincerity. “Never an idle moment but thrifty And thoughtful of others. Margaret Ribner, “Margie ELM STREET SCHOOL Honor Roll, I, 2, 3. 4. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus, 1, 2, 3. 4. Cantata, 1. 2, 3, 4. Typing Awards, 2, 3. Commercial Club, 2. Commercial Club Entertainment, 2. Gym, 4. Senior Play Ticket Committee, 4. Margie” is our wittiest classmate. The commercial division can vouch for the truth of this. Never, however, does Margaret let her wit conflict with her studies, and she has maintained a high scholastic standard during her four years in W. H. S. “Life has a joy for everyone Who has a mind to find it.” Thurston Albert Rider, “Pal, “Thirty ELM STREET SCH(K)L Accountant, student finances, 4. Cross Country, 1. Football, 2, 3. Baseball, 4. Cantata, 1, 2. 3. 4. Country Fair, 1. Dramatic Club, 2, 3. Glee Club, 1, 2, 3. Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Interclass Sports, 2, 3, 4 Typing awards. Aviation Club. 1. Travel Club, 2. Gym, 4. Clean up Campaign, 2, 3. Junior Prom Committee, 3. Track, 2, 3. Thurston would make a very good politician. Indeed, you’ll have to watch out if you start an argument with him, for he always wins! Not only is his conversation loud and vociferous, but intelligent and to the point. “There is a man of our town And he is wondrous wise.”