Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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

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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 Ellen L. Costanza Chorus 2, 3, 4. Gym 2, 3, 4. Ellen certainly does not have to worry about going on a diet. A1 though she may seem shy and quiet to those who are not well acquainted with her, to those who know her well, she is a fountain bubbling over with friendliness and mirth. — WHS — Helen L. Crandall Senior Board 3, 4. Senior Reception Committee 3. Senior Prom Com mittee 4. Senior Play Staging Com mittee 4. Honor Roll 2. Dependable, artistic, and a cheer ful worker! No wonder Helen is eagerly sought on all decoration com mittees! Lyn’s” sunny disposition reflects her many sterling qualities. Her ways are ways of pleasantness And all her paths are peace.” — WHS — t. Marguerite F. Crowley Petite is the adjective which best describes “Rite. Marguerite appears to be shy, but those who really know her, contradict that by telling us that she is really very friendly. Marguerite likes to read, and she is seldom seen without a book or two. — WHS — Irene L. Dammeyer Senior Play Accountant 4. Prize Speaking Advertising Mgr. 4. Gym 3, 4. Chorus 3, 4. What would we have done at tirfcet selling time” without Irene's helpful hand? We all admire this quiet girl who has a winning smile for everyone and at the same time possesses so much efficiency. — WHS — A Ido A. Desimone Football 2. Track 2, Chorus 3, 4. Cheer Leader 4. Aldo, whose vociferousness was outstanding at the season’s football games, is an optimist as well as a philosopher. Cheerful, carefree, and constantly wrapped in joviality, he represents what a light burden school may be at times. G. Donald Crandall Senior Play 4. Usher, Graduation Exercises 3. Chorus 3, 4. Concert 4. Hi Y 4 “Don” is wafted to school every day by a strong wind that blows from Hope Valley way. Besides having the reputation of being one of the neatest dressers in the class, Don has won himself truly a host of friends in Westerly High School by his quiet, sincere manner. — WHS — Mary E. Crandall , ' Senior Play 3, 4 Badminton 4.f AS' Chorus 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 4. Paddle Tennis 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3, 4. Senior Prom Committee 4. Senior Reception Committee 3. Graduation Usher 3. Personality is a much used and abused term but we feel that Es ther is in the vernacular Person ality Plus.” Whether gay or melancholy, vivacious or withdrawn, her presence is always felt. Truly a per son of changing moods, each one as interesting as it is unexpected! — WHS — Rose M. Curzio Dramatic Club 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Gym 2, 3, 4. Cantata 2, 3. Curt can often be seen running here and there on an errand for one of her many friends. We are sure that after having spoken with Curt” and heard her cheerful voice, we would make her our everlasting friend. Curt is honest, witty and wise. With laughing lips and smiling eyes. WHS — Alice E. Daris Chorus 4. Cantata 4. Gym 3, 4. Girls' Baseball 3. Since Alice came from Waterbury in our Junior year, she has made mtny friends, for we have never seen Alice with anything but a smile for every one. We feel sure Cookie will go far in the business world with her pleasing personality. — WHS — Dirothy A. Dinwoodie Senior Play Usher 4. Chorus 2, 4. Gym 2, 3, 4. To be frank,” Dot loves to dance. Her loveliness and charm make people sit up and take notice. English Primrose would best dc scribe our Dot”—Such beautiful pale gold hair, and such wide blue sistible, aren't eyes—Tk| are irresis ,h'y! -4 22