Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1935 Michael A. Turano Cross Country Track 1. Soccer 2. Chorus 1, 4 Glee Club 1. Train cr 3, 4. Manager Basketball 4. Can tata 4. “Mike” may seem reserved to those who are not acquainted with him but we who know say it isn’t so. He loves to spring jokes and does so, not only in English but in Italian. Underneath his humor, however, lies a deeply thoughtful trend which we all admire. “Patience is the mother of all virtues.” — WHS — William N. Turner Honor Roll 2. Chorus 2, 3. Gym 2, 3, 4. Although Bill certainly is not a child, he believes in the old proverb that children should be seen and not heard. We never know Bill is around unless we stumble upon him in some quiet corner reading or studying. He resembles Ben Frank lin in that whenever he speaks, he benefits either himself or others. — WHS — William R. Urban Chorus 4. Track 4. Bill is another of the Hope Valley boys who has made good in the big city. Although we do not fear that Bill will ever suffer from over study, his talent often bursts forth rocket-like, especially in history. — WHS — Helen F. Walker .What more suitable combination lan the desire for reading and the delight in talking could be found in one whose ambition it is to become a school teacher? Helen's continual chatter often causes much distress to her teachers but her pleasing manner always manages to save her. — WHS — Genio Waters Track 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Concert 3. Class President 3 Senior Prom Committee 4. Genio, our hardworking stage manager, possesses enviable facul ties for making friends and excelling in chemistry experiments. We pre diet that he will be one of the great inventors of the next age, if there is anything left to invent. Rose D. Turco Chorus 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3, 4. Ser. ior Play Sales Mgr. 4. Gym 2, 3, 4 Interclass Sports 2. “Turk, our sales manager, is always in a hurry. Her favorite joke is “Come here, I've got to tell you something and when you go—tell ing you nothing whatever. Her fa voritc food is “Johnny cakes. “Pretty to walk with Witty to talk with.” — WHS — Stella A. Ulles Chorus 2, 3, 4. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Cantata 3, 4. Usher Senior Play 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Class Gifts 4 A good sport—a better friend is Stell. A desire for fun, a crate for dancing, a brilliant mind, and a pleasing personality make up Sled's individuality, which you discover on first acquaintance. Marge and Stell are often seen talking confidentiallv Perhaps the subject is Norwich! — WHS — Louis H. Vezina Track 3, 4. Cross-Country 2, 3, 4. Martha C. Babcock Essay 3, 4. From Louis’s conversation one would think that he led a most wild and woolly life; yet we feel sure that it is quite a mighty leap from a paper route to the bright lights. We all appreciate, however, Louis’s brilliant performances with the track and cross country teams for the past two years. — WHS — Joseph . . Walt hers Senior Board 3, 4. Track 3, 4. Student Council 4. Class Will 4. Senior Play 4. Interclass Basketball 4. Chorus 3. Joe's ready smile and unfailing sense of humor have caused him to be very popular among those who best know him. Although he has been here only two years, he has made many friends, especially among his English teachers, who marvel at his ability to write humorous stories — WHS — Pauline Webster Gym 2, 3, 4 Pauline seems rather quiet to those who do not know her well, but her friends are well acquainted with her cheery chatter and frequent giggle. She is a conscientious student, and a valuable friend. Her sense of humor, her open heart, and her loy alty will always open people’s hearts to her. 30 )►-

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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

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The Senior Year Book — 19.15 Marion W. Weigel This country » » maiden of very few words—seldom seen, and more seldom heard. She shows her conscientious nature, however, by making up dutifully every bit of work 'he misses through absence; and it is impossible to resist her cheery personality and ready smile. — WHS — Hert ha M. Whiteley u wil Gym 3, 4. • Bert is one of our students who invariably refuses candy Is it because of the results, or doesn’t she like it? She believes in having rk done correctly and on time. Her pleasant smile is an asset and will certainly aid her on the road to happiness. — WHS — George N. Williams Band 2, 3, 4. Concert 3. 4. Vari cties 3. Chorus 2, 3, 4. One of the most inconspicuous boys of our class is George Williams. Serious, yet good nalured. he is ex ceedingly likeable despite his quietness. George possesses plenty of that much desired ‘gray matter, and be cause of this fact he is sure to succeed. — WHS — Edward Wood Baseball 3, 4. Soccer 3. Eddie’s outstanding characteristic is a big smile that appears to have become a permanent fixture, and it is doubtful who will regret losing him more—the coach or his classmates. Certainly his fine pitching record, topped by a no-hit, no-run game, has been a perennial source of joy to Coach Smith. Thomas H. Whitehead Tom's favorite lair is the dark est corner of the trophy room. Although he seldom has much to say, his closest friends will testify that he is possessed of a ready wit and a pleasing sense of humor when he allows it to come forth. — WHS — George A. Wildes Honor Roll 2. Baseball 4. Orches tra 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3, 4 Senior Board 3, 4. Student Council 3. Publicity Manager Senior Play 4. To the most humorous boy in the class—who plays baseball and the trombone equally well—who is sue cessful as a business manager—a perfect entertainer—and as good a oal as one could wish—“Bucky. — WHS — Thomas Wills, Jr. Baseball 3. Football 3, 4. Student Council 4. Lettermen's Club 4. Bas ketball 3, 4 Although quiet and unassuming, “Tom” has made himself outstand ing in athletics at W. H S. We shouldn't be at all surprised to see him sitting in the limelight of ath letic stardom in the not-too-distant future. — WHS — M. Madeline Zerharini “Better late than never is an adage which she more than proves. For, rather than be deprived of her presence in our midst, we would wait for her even longer than she makes us. John M. Gilchrist Victor Panciera Mattie Jackson Chorus 2, 3, 4. Football 2. 4 Varieties 3. Interclass Basketball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3. In John we have one of the best athletes in the school. The name Slink can be heard either on the basketball court or on the football field as his fellow students cheer him on to greater heights. He is, in the best sense, dependable. Chorus 2, 3. Golf 2. 4. Coogle has the mysterious qual ity known as charm. Being late for school is not unusual for him but we cannot help but forgive him when we see his disarming grin. At any rate, when the music of the dance beckons, Victor is never tardy in his response nse. Jj - 31 )►- Mattie spends much of her spare time indulging in the finer arts. She has a knack for sewing and em broidering and says free hand draw ing is much easier than other class subjects. Mattie's interests, however, are not only in the household arts, for she willingly participates in a good game of paddle tennis or badminton.