Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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 The Senior Year Hook — 1935 Lois V. Berry Band 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Ring Committee 2. Senior Prom Committee 4. Senior Play Committee 4. Usher Senior Reception 3. A. A. Because of her ability in playing the cornet, Lois has always participated actively in our various musical organizations. She has a contagious smile and a pleasing voice as well as an agreeable manner. — WHS — Dorothea Boyne Chorus 2, 4. Glee Club 2. 4. Gym 3, 4. Honor Roll 2. “Dot,” the girl from Stonington, is trying very hard to live up to the Westerly High School code. She is succeeding beautifully, too. Dm othea surely is the life of any group, her quick retorts almost convulsing her classmates with merriment. 13 P.K — WHS — Thomas H. Broad foot Cross Country 2, 3, 4. Capt. 4. Track 2, 3, 4. Baseball 3. 4. Senior Play 4. Student Council 4. Letter-men’s Club 4. Honor Roll 2. “Stogie,” although a true Scots man, is never lost for words, and can often be detected by his arousing, witty remarks. After witnessing his capers and curvets, one would tend to suggest 'Light foot, rather than “Broad foot. Yet, as an old man, he certainly evidenced enough dignity. — WHS — Audrey Brunskill Photography Club 4. Although not outstanding in stud ies, Audrey holds her own very well. She is very quiet, but full of fun and likeable when you know her. “Bunny” is best described by the adjective “frank; she can always be depended upon to tell you a fact in its true light. Her hair that lay along her back Was yellow like ripe corn. — WHS — Joseph P. Celestino Chorus 2, 3. Glee Club 2. Cross Country 2. Orchestra 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Football 3, 4. Student Council 4. Band 4. Letter Club 4. Track 2. Capt. Football 4. Let's drink a toast to our foot ball captain. Joe is a grand sport in any game, including this game of life. His friendly, cheerful qualities will always stand him in good stead. Alice M. Bliven Sfaj Ljuju Chorus 2, 3 4. Variety Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3 May I present the class baby ? One with brown eyes, brown hair, and—dimples! Whenever one hears a giggle, Alice must be approaching The quotation “She is a winsome wee thing, She is a handsome wee thing, She is a bonnie wee thing, best describes her. — WHS — P. Bowen Briggs Orchestra 3, 4 Band 3, 4. Bowen, we are informed on reliable authority, is the backbone of The Music Clubs. Indeed we might go so far as to say that the music classes would, on occasions, be a miserable affair without him Quiet, good natured, and a hard worker, he is a credit to his Alma Mater. — WHS — Ruth G. Brown Chorus 3, 4 Cantata 3, 4. Gym 2, 3, 4. Com. Typing Committee 4. We wonder what makes “Brownie stare into space so frequently? May be she’s watching a clock”! And there is more than one possi ble reason for Qut. Possibly the pleasant dreams of home which she loves so much are calling her away from the drudgery of books. — WHS — Kathleen M. Cavanaugh Gym 2, 3, 4. Chorus 4. Drawing 2, 3, 4 Kathleen has a very pleasing disposition, and you’ll always find her making new friends. Her latest hobby is driving, even though she takes the corners with her foot on the accelerator Instead of the brake! In Salesmanship, she holds us all spellbound as to her theories of selling tickets. — WHS — Edu ard E. Cercena Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Concert 4. Honor Roll 2, 3. “Ed belongs to the ranks of that sparse congregation known as the wonder club, whose members can have a smile for the girls, a wise crack in class at all times, and yet, in spite of all, attain the acme of all meccas, the honor roll. His price less wit has been the spark to kindle many a grin among his numerous friends. — ( 20

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The Senior Year Book — 1935 Donald Graham President of Class 4. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Cap!. 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4 Senior Board 4 Student Council 3, 4 President 4 Senior Play 4. Letter Club 4. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4 Hi Y Cup 3. During the past year, “Babe” has led both our class and our baseball team with success. Besides his man) extra curricular activities, Babe' as also shown his scholastic ability by being an honor roll student. Don aid's athletic and intellectual achieve ments, however, do not exceed his character and personality. — WHS — Marie A. Alexander Chorus 2, 3, 4 Cantata 4. Cos tume Committee for Senior Play 4 Graduation Usher 3. Badminton 4 Basketball 3, 4. Soccer 3, 4 Base ball 4 Marie is blessed with a spark of talent for writing poetry and a charming spontaneous smile May her gift for writing verses bring her much happiness and satisfaction— and her smile keep bright and cheery throughout the years. — WHS — Josephine A. Azzinaro All Interclass Sports 2, 3, 4 Gym 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Vari ety Show 3. Italian Night Usher 3. Jo's quiet manner has gained her many golden friends. Neatness carries one a long way in life— and she certainly has that asset. Can she handle a guitar!—Sweet music seems to fit right into Jo's character. — WHS — Henry C. Bacon Chorus 2. Senior Prom Committee 4. Class Officer 4. Senior Play 4. Senior Commencement Play 4. With an ever beneficent visage, Stooge has rollicked through W. H. S , retaining at all times his un fallible ability to remember history dates. One of our best natured class mates, he is always modest although not unassuming. We will often think of him as the conservative, self-as syed Samuel Sibley, whose charac Mr he personified so well in the nior Play. — WHS — Arthur (). Beaudrcau Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3. 4 Senior Play 4. Senior Board 3, 4. Varieties 3. Concert 3, 4. Statistics Committee 4 Art, the popular Kenyonite, is one of our most genial and friendl) classmates. He is a good mixer and a fine fellow to work with—from one who knows. All of us have heard of Satchel's” chicken farm. -4 19 Violet P. Adams Chorus 2, 3, 4. Violet’s brilliancy in Italian class is a well known fact, and great originality is shown in her writing. Al though Violet is shy, she has made a host of friends. Indeed, Violet is a suitable name for her. A violet by a mossy stone Half hidden from the eye! Fair as a star, when only one Is shining in the sky. —Wordsworth. — WHS — George K. Anderson Student Council 2. Track 2. 3. Football 2, 3. Varieties 3. Prize Speaking 2, 3. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3, 4. Blubber” is generally termed as a wise-wit, for to use fractions when such a clever fellow is concerned would be sacrilege. If George could only draw, he could be a high paid cartoonist because of his many idea pertaining to the realm of humor t In his chosen field of work, we are sure his sense of humor will help in the tough spots.) When he goes out to win his way in the cruel world, we hope no one will pick on him. — WHS — Anita Babcock Senior Play Business Staff. Chorus 3, 4 Nita” is not bashful but just modestly quiet so that the other fellow may voice his opinion. What would we have done without the able accountancy of Anita on the Senior Play Business Staff? But she doesn't have to depend on a job as a bookkeeper, for she is an accom plished artist and musician. — WHS — Jeannette L. Barber Chorus 2, 3, 4. Varieties 3. Can tata 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Gym 2. 3, 4 Quiet, reserved, gentle, Jeannette is seldom heard, but what words of wisdom are spoken when she does talk seriously. Her pleasing smile has won many friends and her remarkable good humor has kept them. — WHS — Elaine F. Bell Chorus 2. Orchestra 3, 4. Senior loard 3, 4. Honor Roll 2, 3. Ath ctic Association 3. 4. Badminton 4 How we envy the tots who will so fortunate as to have her for 1 teacher! Music, wisdom, and re erve are seldom found so charm JfjLS-d -'

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The Senior Year Book — 1935 Dorothea L. Chaffee Chorus 2, 3, 4. Dorothea is one of our friendliest {iris. Her cheery smile makes her welcome in every {roup. Dot’s” friends are well acquainted with her favorite hobbies, which are playing the piano, swimming and dancing. rothea also likes to read and spends a good deal of her time on this hobby. — WHS — Mary C. Cherenza Gym 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3. 4 Can tata 3. Usher for Italian Night 4. Soccer 3. 4 Basketball 3. 4. Bad minton 4. Chick,” as she is called by her friends, goes out for sports in a big way. She loves to watch the boys play basketball. Can the attraction be the blond menace seen following her around? She doesn’t admit it But—she doesn't deny it! — WHS — William A. Clark Bill’s stability has been one of his outstanding traits. As a member of the five year club, Bill has honored us with his presence and at no time has he ever been ruth”less. We are sure Bill will succeed in his chosen work. “WHS- Lillian G. Coates Usher at Commencement and Re reption 3. Usher at Senior Play 4. Cantata 3, 4. Senior Board 3, 4. Badminton 3. Senior Commencement Committee 4. Coatsey, our class optimist, sure ly lives up to her reputation. A delightful personality, a winning smile, and willingness to help others, are few of the many charms that make Lillian everybody's friend. — WHS — Joseph F. Corey Chorus 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4. Varieties 3. Senior Play 4. Everyone has a word for Joe,” whose ready smile may be met with in most parts of the school. Joe has a penchant for drawing choo choo trains and could no doubt go far as an artist. He goes one better than Buck Rogers, for he wants to design television sets as a voca tion. Lots of foresight to you, Joe LeRoy E. Chaffee Football 3, 4 Track 3, 4. Inter class Volley Ball 3. Chorus 4. General Business Manager, Prize Speaking 4. Roy is to be remembered for his fine sportsmanship during his short stay with us. He goes out for athletics in a big way and takes a keen interest in them. Credit is due also for his fine salesmanship, both commercial and social. — WHS — Stephen M. Chernasky Football 3, 4. Soccer 2 Baseball 2. Basketball 2. 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Capt. Basketball 4. Student Council 4 Sales Mgr. Prize Speaking 4 Treasurer Lettermen's Chib 4. No one need be introduced to this genial blond demon, who gave us so much excitement at our basketball games. Steve, our season's sensation, with his witty remarks and flashing grin has made many a fair damsel's heart beat faster. — WHS — Dorothy Clarke Secretary of Class 2. Usher at Concert 3. Properties at Senior Play 4. Varieties 3. Usher at Senior Play 4. Badminton 2, 3, 4. Basketball 3. Paddle Tennis 3, 4. Dot, always ready with a laugh, is the life of any party. Her smooth dancing and cheeriness on a dance floor make her a partner very much in demand. May she always be as light hearted as she is light on her feet. — WHS — Janet F. Coleman Graduation Usher 3. Paddle Tennis 4. Senior Play 4. Badminton 2, 4 Vice President 2. Senior Recep tion Committee 3. Senior Board 3, 4. Senior Prom Committee 4. Dignity plus poise plus personal ity equal Janet, our most original girl. Very easy to meet and talk with, she is always surrounded by a group of earnest admirers. Janet's slow but lasting friendship proves that— True friendship is a plant of slow growth. — WHS — Allen S. Cornell Baseball 2, 3. 4. Soccer 2. Foot ball 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Senior Play 4 Lettermen's Club 4. Photography 4. Usher Senior Reception 3. Usher Senior Commencement 3 Cantata 3. What is that constant undertone we are forever hearing in the class room?—Cornell! He manages to get his oar in whether anyone else does or not. We admire, however, his cooperative spirit and the work he has displayed on the football and base ball teams throughout his high school BO. A.- career. —•${ 21