Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1935 Introducing one of the cutest girls in the Senior class. “Lil” is always laughing, as well she may be. The traditional ■‘dumbness,, does not go with her beauty, for although her curls are a decided attraction, she is very clever in her studies. Liked by everyone, she will surely succeed. — WHS — Gladys Z. Pratt Chorus 2, 3. Gym 2, 3, 4. Gloom and Gladys cannot be in the same place at the same time, for her temperament is as cheerful as the sun. Be it in work or in play, she is always ready to help to the best of her ability, and as a stenographer she is sure to succeed. — WHS — Katherine W. Ratlibun “Lovely to look at, delightful know, so run the words of a cur rent popular song. Kay is all that ind more. Seldom surprised, always [wised, she balances any group she’s . n. And such a pleasing b kjnee! — WHS — Jean F. Robert son Orchestra 2, 3. Band 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 4. Student Council 3. Sen ior Play 4. Prize Speaking 4. Inter class Sports 2, 3, 4. Jean, our wee bonnie Scottish lass, is one of the outstandinc personal! ties of the Class of ’35. As a pret ty baton swinger in the band, a clever monologuist in prize speaking, and as outspoken Aunt Nancy in Mile stones, Jean has maintained a prom inrnt place in our school affairs. Un doubtedly, the characteristic we will remember longest about Jean, is her simntaneous giggle. “Ac smile o’ her wad banish care Sae charming is our Jean.'' — WHS — Edna M. Salisbury Chorus 3. Gym 3, 4. “Eddie is amusingly interesting to her friends because of her vivid imagination. What funny happening could be funnier—when Edna is describing it? In her home town of Hope Valley, she is well known for her ability to dance, her favorite avocation. Camille A. Pothier Here we have quiet Camille from the big city. Though hailing from New York, Pothier isn’t at all the bustling aggressive type. His love for chemistry and dexterity with the slide rule have been a source of envy to many an admiring Soph. We will remember the many rides to gym in the family Buick. — WHS — Dorothy M. Rath bun Chorus 2, 3, 4 Concert 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Gym 2, 3. (.heerful and friendly in manner, Dot has gained many friends. She is •me of our outstanding glee clubbers and chorus singers. Moreover, she is known for making humorous re marks in certain classes. The sweetest noise on earth, a woman’s tongue.” — WHS — Helen P. Rhodes Interclass Sports 2, 3, 4. Basket ) I) ) s ball Varsity 4. Class Team Captain 4. Senior Board 4 Gym 2, 3, 4U Pres, of Dramatic Club 4. Amateur r, } . show 4. J No one can fail to be fascinated by the enticing ways of Bunny,” our class artist. She is very talented in the fields of drawing, basket ball and acting. Bunny claims— If you never start, you'll never end. — WHS — Mary A. Rose Interclass Sports 2, 3. 4. Glee Club 2. Gym 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4 Italian Play Usher 4. Honor Roll 2. Who could resist this charming little flower? Mae's quiet manner makes her a lady of gold, for, after all. isn't silence golden? She can be described as being smart, neat, and friendly. May this Rose bloom happily all her days. — WHS — Mildred E. Sawyer Basketball Varsity 2, 3. Badmin ton 3. Paddle Tennis 3. Gym 2, 3. Cheer Leader 4. Varieties 3. Cantata 3. 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 3, 4. Sec rrtary of Class 4. Senior Play 3, 4. Honor Roll 2. Usher at Reception and Commencement 3. A. A. 2, 3, 4. Lively, sparkling, and bubbling with happiness describes Mildred to a T. She has the rare gift of mak ing everyone her sincere friend. May Mildred sing” her way to success and joy. — e{ 28 )►-

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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

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The Senior Year Book — 1935 Alfred F. Sculco Orrhestra 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3, 4. Applied Music 2, 3. 4. Music Ap , ) prcciation 2, 3, 4. Track 2. (L L M “SqueakyV' only love is music, . ' ' and can he play! He's the soul of . rhythm, his one ambition being to J, y become a great musician. We know that his dreams will be realized :f • V he keeps up the good work that he’s f doing now in the school band and prehestra. All around us—in the air -We hear music everywhere.” — WHS — Natalie Ann Sherman Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Prize Speaking 3, Senior Board 4. Senior Play 4. Soccer 2. 3. 4. Basketball 4 Natalie, our most beautiful girl, has given outstanding performances as 'cell st in our school orchestra, as the gentle Rose in our Senior play, and as interpretive reader in prize Also artistically 'nclined, celled especially in por- — WHS — Clara M. Smith Chorus 2. Basketball 4. Badmin ton 4. Soccer 2. Mona, although she is quiet in classes, is endowed with a lively im agination, which makes itself appar rent in many ways. She is a lover of sports, especially tennis and bas hetball, and enters into them with the proper spirit. An interesting combination of fancy and physical vigor! — WHS — Celena N. Susena Chorus 2, 3. Gym 2, 3. 4. Sue” is not only a good scholar, but a perfect sport in every sense of the word. She seems to be interested primarily in outside matters, yet does not neglect her school work. In fact, when it comes to biology, she is the Star.” — WHS — Vincent J. Toscano Gym 2, 3, 4. Italian Play 2, 3. Basketball 2, 4. Football 4. Cross Country 2. Track 2. Chorus 2. Vince,” our best dressed boy, is as attractive in disposition as in ap arance. In his impersonation of dying Columbus he almost equalled the oratorical power of a Daniel Webster. Nor does he confine his dramatic abilities to the English language, as he is also a fluent speaker in Italian. Variety is the spice of life.” Dorothy A. Shepard Chorus 4 Special Chorus 4. Senior Board 3, 4 Gym 2, 3, 4. Dot,” our future art teacher, is interested not only in drawing, but in a literary career as well. She entertains by the minute in school and outside We shall always re member Dorothy for her excellent exchanges in “The Senior.” A' Jy fd — WHS — Marguerite . Simmons Chorus 2, 3, 4 Cantata 2, 3, 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4 Capt. 4 Basketball 2. 3, 4. Varsity Captain 4. Cheer Leader 2, 3. Badminton 2, 3, 4. Paddle Tennis 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3. Volley Ball 3 Captain 3. The fair maid has held many an audience spellbound with her remarkable shots on the basketball court. Our most athletic girl rightly deserves the title. — WHS — Emily T. Sposato Baseball 2, 3. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3. Italian Play 4. Chorus 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Cantata 3. Emily's sparkling eyes and fas cinating smile capture all hearts. She is a particularly conscientious student in Italian. Her delightful characterization of Perpetua, in Manzoni's, I Promessi Sposi,” will not soon be forgotten. — WHS — Jennie V. Tassone Honor Roll 1. Senior Board 4. Soccer 2, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Va riety Show 3. Cantata 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3. 4. Senior Reception Comm. 3. Basketball 2, 4. Husky was voted the best na tured student in the class—The votes are true blue, for Jennie's always ready to please everyone. She has a sunny smile All the while.” — WHS — Rosalie F. Trovato Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3, 4. Gym 2, 3, 4. Variety-Show 3. Costume Committee 4. This attractive maiden with her neatness and big brown eyes pre sents a charming picture. Rosalie certainly knows how to dress well. She is a combination of diginity and charm. How we love to hear the beat of her dainty, dancing feet. -■4 29