Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 Whether gay or melancholy, vivacious or withdrawn, her presence is always felt.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

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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 Book — 1935 Betty T. DiPaola Gym 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Usher for Senior Play 4. Dramatic Club 4. Cantata 3, 4 May we introduce our little sen-orita with her flashing smile, her snappy black eyes, and her dark curls? And even La Argentina could hardly dance more gracefully. Her friendliness and sweet disposition have won our hearts. Honest and upright and true Are the words that are meant for you.” — WHS — Cathryn E. Farrell , $ . Senior Play 4. Prize SpeaEmg Q Senior Reception Usher 3. r-y ' Katy stepped into the limelight as • Emily in Milestones, earning the title of class actress by her peerless performance. Continuing her stage career, Cathryn won first place among the girls in the prize speak i , contest. — WHS — Jessie A. Fish Chorus 2, 3, 4. Gym 2, 3. Bas-y ketball 2, 3. Captain Soccer 2. Can tata 2, 3, 4. Jessie maintains that she is most at home in English class. She always has an answer ready—(even if it yt doesn’t pertain to English!). But nevertheless, our classes would seem dull without Jessie's cheerful chatter. One who can brook no silence. — WHS — W. Douglas Gardiner One glance at Doug's collection would bring forth a gleam of envy in any philatelist’s eye, for Doug is undoubtedly our outstanding stamp collector. If a trans planetary mail system is established, our budding collector will surely have a letter on the — WHS — Nancy E. Gingerella Gym 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Can tata 3, 4. Variety Show 3. Italian Night 4 Dancing Lady are the words that describe • Ginger, since Nancy has what we call dancing feet. She greatly admires saxophone players. Her winsome smile and hazel eyes make this signorina the object of our affections. Lovely to look at— 23 ►- Helena I. Dunn Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Chemistry team 3. Senior Board. Student Coun cil 4. Senior Reception Committee 3. Class Officer 3, 4. It is difficult to say which is better known—Helena's wit and sense of humor, or her excellence in studies. Certainly ‘ we shall not forget her fine work on the Chemistry Team. Who mix'd reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth.” ’At, 7— (y T — whs — Elizabeth M. Ferguson Senior Play 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3, 4. Variety Show 3. Grad Usher 3. Prize speaking 2. Bad minton 3. Paddle Tennis 3. Athletic ( Ass’n. 2, 3, 4. Our class redhead, with a winning smile, is Elizabeth. No one doubts, when he hears her charming voice, that she will become one of our great singers or actresses. - «■ V — WHS — George L. Lawton- Senior Play 4 Ass't Manager of Football 3. Manager Football 4. Interclass Basketball 4. Cross Country 2. Senior Reception Comm. 3. Hi Y 3, 4 Possessing a winning smile, George is bound to win his way in the world. Because of his attractive per sonality, he was chosen the Cutest Boy in the class. What will the teachers do next year without George to tantalize them? — WHS — William S. Gavitt Behold our stage hand par excellence! Remember what Skipper and his assistants did with a hammer, a few nails, and some old scenery in “Milestones. Anyone who can create such effects deserves the honors seldom given to the worker behind the scene. (ULr — WHS — Paul A. Giuliano Soccer 2, 3, 4. Track 2, 3, 4. Graduation Play 4. As captain of the soccer team, Paul has used his sturdiness to further the athletic position of his Alma Mater. Under Paul's leadership, the soccer team enjoyed an especially outstanding season, and his cheery presence will surely be missed next year. tf.J- « M -