Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 -

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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 Joseph T. Gormally Senior Board 3, 4. Editor in chief 4. Cross Country 2, 3. Manager 4. Track 2. Letter Club 4. Student Council 4. Senior Play 4 Prize Speaking 3. 4. Chem. Contest 4. Hi V Club 4 Honor Roll 2, 4. The boy who has done most for his class certainly deserves all the honors that we can possibly bestow on him for his tireless and patient work in our class activities, espe cially on The Senior.” — WHS — George H. Greeley Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Senior Prom 4. Senior Reception Comm. 3. Since he has always been alert to aid the school in any musical event and just last year made his concert debut. George has appropriately been selected our class musician. From his carefree smile, we judge that he makes up in the morning for hours. sleep lost during the — WHS — — evening, h James F. Hall Gym 2, 3. 4. Jimmy” is one of our class’s quietest boys and believes implicitly in the old proverb, Silence is golden.” Although quiet as a rule, he fre quently breaks the monotony of classes with his witty remarks. — WHS — Kurt F. Harries Senior Play 4. Senior Prom 4 Chorus 4. Usher at Graduation 3. Letter Club 4. Interclass Basketball 2, 4 Football 2. 4. Hi Y 2, 3, 4 This debonair youth has become renowned for his dancing. Moreover, by his fine work in the Senior Play and in athletics, Kurt has shown that his ability is by no means limited to the social sphere. — WHS — ' L Ruth E. Hicks Chorus 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Can tata 3, 4. Variety Show 3. Whenever we hear a very mirthful giggle and turn around to see where it comes from, we are almost sure to find Ruthie. Especially is this so during physical training pe riod in Room 7. But truly, Ruth is very frank and always lets us know what she’s laughing about. Roger A. Gould Football 2, 3, 4. Track 2, 3, 4, C) captain. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Sec’ «.f Lettermen’s Club 4. Although modest and shy. Roger has prived himself to be an excel le t athlete as well as an outstand in» musician. “Rah” is indeed a most dependable fellow and every- Gilda M, Gulluscio Chorus 2. 3. 4. Cantata 2, 3, 4. Gym 2, 3, 4 Usher for Italian Play 4 Assist. Sales Mgr. for Senior Play 4. Jill, assistant sales manager of the Senior Play, did not go to fetch a pail of water—neither did she fall down hill. She claims to have no Jack—but we have our doubts! “Jill can be described in three sim pie words: quiet, reserved, and gentle. Still water runs deep. — WHS — 4 Gilbert A. Handley Gvm 2, 3, 4. Gil is one of our class’s smartest bujs. He is our original Fuller Brush man, always brightening a dull class by his witty narratives He is seldom seen without his books in schorl cr cut cf school. — WHS — Hazel J. Hepworth Soccer 3. Badminton 4. Paddle Tennis 4. Costume Committee for Cenior Play 4. We could not choose for Happy a more suitable name, for she is in-dceJ our class Glad Girl. She is a creat lover of sports, and we al ways find her seated on the best reat in the grandstand watching the rames intently. Always a willing worker, Happy.” — WHS — Beatrice E. Hill Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. With sparkling dark eyes, dark hair, and never without her winsome 'mile, Beatrice is one of our best liked girls. Bright and pretty! Could anyone ask for more? In spite cf Bea’s” attractions, she is very modest, and tries to keep in the background. But you can’t fool us Bea ! • -4 24