Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 ►-

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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 Gertrude E. Morrison Who among us has not ridden in Gertrude’s trusty car? Her auto, however, is not what attracts us t» Gertrude, for we shall remember her as a fine fnrnd I mg after her faith ful Pontiac has ceased to serve. •We have been friends together In sunshine and in shade.” — WHS — Constance M. Nardone Chorus 2, 3, 4. Connie believes in the saying Actions speak louder than words. Yet she belongs to a crowd of girls entitled Our Gang and can usual ly be found behind the coat racks by Room 3, sharing a joke of some kind with those friends. — WHS — Chester J. Novak Baseball 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 3, 4. Business Manager of Senior Play 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Whenever Chester smiles, everyone knows he is about to relate his experiences in baseball. Yet everyone listens, for his friendship is worth its weight in gold. He is one of a thousand. — WHS — Michael Olcowick Track and Cross Country 2, 3, 4. .Chorus 2, 3. 4. Michael is the type who could cheer anyone, no matter how blue that person felt. He is liked by both teachers and pupils and is noted for his timely jokes. He came; he saw; he conquered. — WHS — Esther A. Panciera All Interclass sports 2, 3, 4. Basketball Varsity 4. Class Team Manage) 4. Vice President, Dramatic Club 4. Gym 2, 3, 4 Prize Speak ing 2, 3. 4. Amateur Show 4. What’s this we hear about Rhodes and Panciera Hat Shop in 1939? Esther’s attractive disposition and charming smile have won her many friends. Paniways has that certain technique in basketball which makes her a star player. Is she Daffy” over boats? John R. Nadolny Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Gym 2, 3. Senior Board 3, 4. Chorus 3. Gen eral Manager Concert 4. Another of our star scholars who will leave the portals of Westerly High is John. His academic work, as will be noted above, has often been honored in the school. Thus we must conclude that he is a genius, for we seldom see him carrying any books home. May success continue to come to you as easily as it has thus far. — WHS — Clarence A. Nigrelli Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Clarence may be seen in the cen ter of any argument. Yet those same oratorical powers, along with his vim and vigor and good will, have won him a host of friends. Darkness was shattered by a light. — WHS— A Irja A. Ojala - Honor Roll 2. Soccer 3. Senior Play 4. Badminton 4. Paddle Tennis 4. Irja’s most outstanding character istic is her cheerfulness. Indeed we could not imagine her other than smiling and friendly. She deriv great pleasure from an argument and can certainly hold her That sunny smile and lovable disposition are known and cherished throughout the school. — WHS — Florence L. Paladinn Glee Club 2, 3. 4. Cantata Varieties 3. Eastern Conference Senior Play 3. Senior Board Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Badminton Paddle Tennis 3. V This Mystic miss from Bradford, has shown great ability in her high J school career. Flo's popularity on -dance floor—witty remarks in classroom—and skill in carrying tray, make her that well liked girl that she is. — WHS — Charlotte E. Patterson Usher Senior Play 4. Charlotte is one of our most ef ficient students. Always dignified and courteous, she is willing to help anyone who needs her help. Her originality is a source of delight to her friends and will be of service to her throughout her life. 27