Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1935 Elizabeth A. Holliday Prize Speaking 3. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Usher at Commencement 3. Prompt er, Senior Play 4. Musical bells? No—that’s Betty’s melodious voice which was so well appreciated at Prize Speaking. The gentle and pleasing manner accompanying her voice should prove a valuable asset in her chosen pro fession—that of a teacher. Football 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2. Gym “Lookie, lookie, lookie—here comes Cookie. Pat s’’ weakness » chocolate cookies. Pat took the Cookie —not the cake”—for the most romantic boy in W. H. S. Strange to relate, he '• also an efficient business man. — WHS — Clarice E. James Chorus 3, 4. Although Clarice is small, there are countless lovable qualities con tained in that tiny body. She is very friendly and loyal, generous and cheerful. She has a habit of mak ing mountains out of mole hills,’’ it although she takes life rather riously, she is full of fun, as her frequent giggles show. — WHS — Gertrude A. LaMarche ■rus 2, 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Badminton 3, 4. Paddle Tennis 3, 4. Cantata 4 Senior Prom Com. 4 Gym 2, 3, 4. Gert, our cutest girl, is always a welcomed friend in all our circles. If anyone doubts this dark, viva French mademoiselle's charm, should have seen her giving her randfather a rose in the last scene of the Senior Play. — WHS — Charles S. Larkin Basketball 3. 4 Varieties 3. Chorus 3. 4. Senior Play 4. Charlie is a quiet, unassuming lad with a friendly smile for everyone. He came from the Junior High as an industrial student, but entered the new course here and has made a creditable record. Charlie has con fined his athletic ability to the basketball court where he won a varsity letter this winter. Florence ll. Hurtado Baseball 2. Soccer 3. Chorus 4. Concert 4 Business Staff of the Senior Board 4. Fluffy’s” cheerful, winning smile has brightened many a classroom and won her a host of friends. She is also very witty and her remarks enliven our dull moments. Last, but not least, much credit is due Florence for her able assist ance on the Business Staff of the Senior Play. — WHS — Frances M. Ingham Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3. Cantata 3. 4. Basketball Varsity 4. Paddle Tennis 3, 4. Badminton 3, 4 Gym 2, 3, 4. A. A. 2, 3. I Cheerful and friendly in manner, Frannie” has gained a host of friends. Her voice may be heard at any time making humorous remarks or adding to the general harmony of the chorus. Frannie is also a distinguished center in basketball. — WHS — A. DeVere Kuehn Senior Play 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Variety Show 3. Manager of Band 4. Golf 2, 3. Manager 4. Honor Roll 2. Moose has been voted our class actor for his fine work in Mil?-stones. His English accent was “reah-l-y immense. His presence is generally made known in the classroom by a weird A chew w w w-ooo,” which Moose proclaims is a sneeze. WHS — William Lamb Chemistry Team 3. Hi Y 2, 3. 4. Senior Board 3, 4. Track Team 2, 3. Football 2, 3. Fencing Team 4. Let termen's Club 4. Senior Play 4. With a smile for the girls, our collegiate Will Honeycomb has la bored through W. H. S., formulating astounding theories (?) that baffle-all our science instructors Bill seriously has shone brilliantly in Math, and Chemistry, having taken honors in the '34 Chem. Contest. 7h- — WHS — Lois M. Larkin Gym 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3 Those students who regard Lois as being quiet, don't know her. She has a contagious giggle that bursts out at unexpected times and places, ;.nd a regular mania for making her friends (especially sophisticated ones) embarrassed, by bringing in photos of them, taken when they were youngsters. - 4 25 le-

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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

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The Senior Year Book — 1935 Elizabeth E. Leon Chemistry Team 3. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 4. Student Coun cil 4. Senior Play 4. Literary genius, scholarship, hu mor, and good sportsmanship are found in the person of “Lib. Ger trude Stein is rumored to be her closest literary rival, but Elizabeth always rejoices in the success of others—so Gertrude need not worry as yet. ’Tis good to be wise and merry. ' — WHS — Blanche A. Littlefield Chorus 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3, 4. Gym 2. 3. 4 Blanche, in spite of her quiet and reserved manner, is very enjoyable company. She has a delightful sense of humor, which makes her well liked by all her classmates. One that Hears all, sees all, and says nothing. — WHS — Ethel P. Mnines Honor Roll 2, 3. 4 Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Senior Board. Martha C. Bah cock 2nd Prize 3. Class Prophet. Chemistry Team 4. This little lady’s hair is not th-only vivid and outstanding feature about her, for she is equally well known for her brilliantly high academic standing. Wisdom is better than rubies. — WHS — William E. Maxson Class Treasurer 2. Prize Speak ing 2, 3. Fencing Team (Mgr) 4. Senior Play 4 Hi Y 3, 4 Senior Board 3, 4. Class Gifts 4. Bill has proved himself a valuable member of our class. As manager of our first fencing team, he has helped establish a sport which Westerly High may well be proud of. “Fuzzy’s flair for the dramatic will carry him far toward his ambition of being a journalist of international repute. — WHS — Elyot E. Menick Track 2. 3, 4. Co Captain Track 4 Football 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4. Letter Club 4 For several years Elyot has been a tower of strength to the defense on the football team and has con tributed valuable points as a track star. Possessed with a pleasant per sonality and a disarming grin, he has made many friends throughout the school. Maurice J. Leon Maurice, in his early years, must have come under the influence of Cicero. Arguments, discussions, or criticisms on any phase of life are his specialty. In addition to this, he has been developing considerable in genuity as a Radio Engineer. — WHS — Andrew S. Low Class Officer 2. Student Council 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3, 4. Senior Board 3, 4. Honor Roll 2. 3, 4 President A. A. 4. Manager Baseball 4. Senior Play 4 Prize Speaking 3, 4. Chem istry Contest 4. Need we say more? One look at our scholarly Scotchman's record will convince you cf Andy's prom inence in the class cf '35. What will the A. A. do without • Gump as an officer? As we all know, Andy w high man in the State Chem. Contest. — WHS — TmM Anna P. Malagrino Dramatic Club 4. Gym 2, 3, 4. « fl Basketball Varsity 4. Badminton 4. fyjf Interclass Sports 3, 4. Variety Show ' 3. Cantata 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Ann's sweet disposition is one of } .] her greatest assets in winning the title of all around good sport. It is not only on the Varsity basketball team that she has shown her but in all girls’ athletic activities. With Anna—A team— J Without Anna—No team. WHS — i. ii is — sketbail a ab:! Louise A. McMahon Chorus 2. Glee Club 2. Louise’s wit and good humor make her a pleasant companion at any time. Although she is extremely unassuming, any who have visited the recent art exhibition at the Westerly Public Library will certain ly agree that she is headed for success in spite of her modesty. There is great ability in know ing how to conceal one’s ability. ?J — WHS — Eileen E. Moen Senior Board 3, 4 Student Coun cil 4 Honor Roil 2, 3, 4. Class Stenographer 4. That you can’t tell by the looks of a cat how far it can jump is more truth than poetry when applied to Eileen. To all outward ap pea ranees she is very quiet and shy But behind that reserve Eileen hides, or tries to hide, a brilliant mind and a pleasing personality. —t( 26 ►-