Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book—1932 11 And to Laura Walker, much adored, We all present our silver hoard.” Singing gaily, the Sophomores leave the hall. SCENE II (Room 1, Second Class Meeting) Bob Mudge, addressing eager throng: “To demonstrate our status as Sophomores, we should wear some distinctive symbol—something in the way of jewelry. Which appeals to you more strongly—rings or pins?” Class (as one man): ‘‘Rings! Rings! Pins are too com- mon.” „ Bob Mudge: “Rings are expensive, you must remember. Joe Markoff: “What do we care for money, when it is a question or being satisfied?” Class: “Yes, Joe is right; we will appoint Betty Thompson to collect the amount due from each member. None can resist her sweet smile.” SCENE III (Room 1, Geometry Classroom, January, 1930) Mr. Maxwell’s black cat walks across the desk in the front of the room. Mr. Stevens (frowning): “Before I pass back your midyear examination papers, I should like to give you a word of warning. Unless you improve this next half year, I fear that the credits in Geometry will be few. You must not put aside your reasoning powers just because you are confronted by an examination paper.” (Passes out papers to trembling students.) (As the students file out, they are heard talking it over.) Charlotte Gardiner: “Why, up to now, studies have been the least of our worries, but Geometry certainly has proved our Waterloo.” Virginia Murray: “And I surely can’t afford to lose five whole credits this year.” Mary Low: “Well, never mind, Sophs, we can take a make-up next fall.” Curtain ACT III—Junior Year SCENE I (Room 9, Sept., 1930, Class Meeting) The gay and debonair Junior Class must have counsellors to guide its destiny. We give to our musical lad, Joe Brown, The place of Head Counsellor, chief in renown; Next, from the peaceful White Rock dales, We choose Joe Markoff, who never fails; Dot Rodger, we appoint our writer, For keeping records, none is like her;

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IO The Senior Year Book—1932 We select the dainty Betty; And our stores of gold and silver We present to Mary Clancy.” Exeunt the Freshmen—more self-reliant than when they entered. SCENE III Place—The Same. The benevolent Seniors are giving the infants a gay little party to make them feel at home. Alice Ledwidge: ‘‘Now, little girlies, we have purchased wide green hair ribbons for you, that you may all look pretty and sweet this afternoon. Come and let your big sisters tie them on for you.” Freshmen (meekly): “Yes’m.” Betty Davis: “Dear children, join hands and we will have a pleasant game of drop the handkerchief.” (General uproar, but Mary Low is found crying because the handkerchief is not dropped at her place. Ruth Williams secures the handkerchief and tenderly wipes Mary’s eyes.) Next an entirely happy game of “Ring Around the Roses” is enjoyed. Freshmen singing: “Ring around the Roses, Pocket full of Posies; Ashes, Ashes, all fall down.” Lucy Rawlings (dramatically): “Now, girlies, take sides for the final grand event, the Tug of War—Seniors versus Freshmen.” Freshmen, in their fury at witnessing the superior strength of the Seniors, childishly break the rope, making it necessary for Mr. Maxwell to procure another. At last, however, when all are quieted, Miss Ring calls out, “Refreshments, little ones! Every little girl must have her bottle of milk and doughnut before going home to bed.” Exeunt the Freshmen ACT II (Sophomore Year) SCENE I Mr. Stevens (quietly): “Young people, you must not forget your Sophomore dignity. Class meetings should always be conducted according to true parliamentary procedure. Now to the election of officers!” “Mid a deal of praise and glamour, We choose Bob Mudge to wield the hammer; Next in authority—Joe Brown, Musical chief of great renown; Because of his handwriting fine, Charlie St. Onge is next in line;

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12 The Senior Year Book—1932 To Margaret Keenan many large sacks We give, to hold our sundry greenbacks. Entirely satisfied with ourselves and our selection, we leave the meeting uproariously. SCENE II (February, 1931) The Assembly Hall is magnificently decorated in honor of St. Valentine with red and white hearts and plump Cupids. The never-to-be-forgotten Junior Prom is in progress. Frances Cook: “Oh, what perfectly heavenly decorations! How hard the committee must have worked to arrange everything so tastefully. We owe them a vote of thanks!” Gus Siller: “How pretty the girls all look! I don’t usually notice how girls are dressed, but it seems to me that everyone looks especially pretty tonight.” Margaret Keenan: “Yes, doesn’t Charlotte Gardiner look adorable in that attractive white gown?” Mary Lynch: “Oh, I do wish I could have a Cupid and heart to put in my souvenir book.” Arthur Wills: “I can easily procure one for you.” (Mary is given Cupid and we all leave the hall, each girl accompanied by her god of love.) SCENE III (Room 9, May, 1931) Monday morning after R. I. S. C. Field Day. Enter Theresa Matarese. Greetings from all sides: “Oh, Theresa, how did you ever do it?” Leo Dotolo: “Why, I couldn’t win a chemistry prize here in high school, to say nothing of getting the highest mark in the State of Rhode Island.” Theresa (blushing): “Oh—that really wasn’t much. It was an easy test.” Classmates: “Well, it seems like a great deal to us and we certainly are proud of you.” ACT IV SCENE I (Room 7, Class Meeting) The class decrees that— “The rod and sceptre will Be held by John Shibilio, And if he should ever fail us, Theresa Matarese will guide us; In wise Athelina’s reference We’ll find every Class occurrence; And to our lassie, Mary Low, We give our money, away to stow.”