Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Ann Brown Class Propllccy 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Tennis 4. Badminton 2, 3. Paddle Tennis 2, ll. Hockey 4. Soc- cer 2, Il, 4. The reason for Nan's popular- ity can be summed up in three words ---personality, athletics, wit. Her personality makes friends of every one she meets. Her athletic skill is proven by three W's thard to getp. Her wit, that saving grace, is con- tinually bubbling over. What more could one want v - was - Harry Browne Track ll. Cross Country il. 4. Harry, although voted our quiet' est boy, is always popping up with some dry remark direct from his favorite comic strip. As a quarter' miler on the track team, he is noteul lor his perseverance, although he has not yet blossomed into .i star. - wus - Raymond C. Bryant Variety Show 4. Track 4. Foot- ball 4. Gaze, ladies and gentlemen, upon the portrait of a perfect gentleman. Although Ray has been with us only in our Senior year we're proud of that short sojourn, He hasn't had much of a chance to show us his athletic ability, but saxophone playing can be done any time of the yeare-and can he play! He came, he saw, he conquered. 1 -WHS- Emma A. Chimento Concert Il, Variety Show 2. Usher 4. letite and charming describe 'Thi- ment, who is unquestionably one of the cutest girls in the Senior Class. By looking at her expressive eyes, one can tell that Emma is up to something, but her likeable nature and wit always help her out of em- barrassing situations. - WHS - Thomas Collings Senior Board 4. Senior Play 4. Camera Club 3. Football 2. Track 2, 3. Fencing Team 3, 4. General Manager Concert 4. Advertising Manager Osborne Lecture 4, Tom, one of the most valuable members of the fencing team, has characterized himself by his versai tility. Besides being an excellent actor, Tom is a diligent scholar, and yet he still finds time to enjoy the lighter side of life, l i N, . zz Stephen R. Brown Class Gifts 4. Concert 2, 3. Sen' ior Play 4. Glee Club 2, 3. High School Notes 4. Football 2. Fencing 3. Business Manager Varieties. Russ is the boy who did such an excellent job reporting High School news for The Sun. Besides his literary ability, this Gay Lothario has evidenced great promise as a Don Juan. - wus - Josephine Brusa Senior Board -1. Prom Commit- tee Il. Concert 2, 3, 4. Senior Play -l. Variety Show 2, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Badminton 2. Paddle Tennis 2. Jo, our Song and Dance girl, cre ates a ray of sunshine for all around her. As Mrs. Candour in the Senior Play, she displayed her dashing per- sonality, and when we see her so much in demand at dances, we understand why she received the title of Best Dancer. -wus- Alexander A. Capalbo Variety Show 4. Track 2, 3, 4. Good-natured, quiet, and unassum- ing, Cappy has made himself out- standing in the realms of music. It is a delight to hear him finger the banjo, and those who have read his stories realize that he is an artist in more than one field. -WHS- Grace Laing Clarke Basketball 2, 3. Gracy would be could go swimming even during the one of her glad if she winter months. It is favorite sports and one in which she can certainly show her colors. Sad- ness and Grace cannot exist in the same house. A face with gladness Soft smiles by human kindness breaic overspread! - was - Pauline Lobdell Cook If it were hair, Pauline would, perhaps, escape notice. But, when a person is once its pale, golden beau- not for one thing, her attracted by ty, like a bee to a flower, that per- son usually lingers, and soon grows to love Pauline for herself. Her ha-ir that lay along her back Was yellow like ripe corn.

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Isabelle Barr Prize Speaking 4. Varieties 4. Senior Board 4. Interclass Basket- ball 4. UA perfect teacher, nobly planned, Isabelle's fine powers of understand ing and sympathy are attributes, suf- ficient in themselves, capable ot making her a real leader. Thou hast a voice whose sound is like the seag Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free, - wHs - Eleanor Berado Concert 2. This young lady, with her sunny smile, would lighten any dull office. To hear her silvery laughter awak- ens the heart of the listener and breaks all those dragging chains of black and gloom. With all her gay- ety she has ideas of her own which are not easily changed. A shining voice that rang Like stars dropped in a glass. - wus - Waldo Bishop Senior Play 4. Behold the illustrious Sir Ben- jamin Backbite of the world-re- nowned School for Scandal. Let's hope the fellow's habit of playing pranks will cease when he becomes a registered pharmacist, for we fear it will be the worse for nis customers if it does not. - wHs - Richard H. Bohning Senior Board 4. Senior Play 4. Since Richard has spent thc greater part of his life in the country, he has naturally become very much interested in agriculture. His great aim is to become an agricultural expert who stud'cs the commercial processing of farm products rather than the farm itself, -a practical and beneficial occua pation and one that Richard is very capable of mastering. - was - James W. Breckenridge Senior Play 4. A long stride and the dragging ef feet are heard coming through the halls. It is none other than Breck, with his ready smile for all. James has been very popular during his short stay at W. H. S. and his curly pate has helped him to win the admiration of many a beautiful girl. Life is but a span, I'll every inch enjoy. -..agif 2 1 Marguerite Beebe Concert 2, 3, 4. Variety Show 2. First prize, Prize Speaking 4. How would we ever get through the dull hours of classes if we didn't have Peg's lilting laughter to break the monotony now and then? Although a very conscientious and earnest scholar, she always has time for a look on the bright side of life. And if I give you honor due, Mirth, I admit, is part of you. - wHs - Joseph Bianchi Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Joe, the great detective of our class, possesses, nevertheless, all the qualities which constitute a good friend. In his desire to he kind and helpful, he has put his car at the disposal of many of his friends during gym period. Joseph is known by his classmates as Il Duce of Westerly High. -WHS- Katherine E. Bohning Riding Club 4. Kay, one of our future school teachers, is studious enough to war- rant success in her undertaking. She is also an excellent athlete. Kay has played an important part in the Girl Scouts and is an active mem- ber of the Grange. - wi-is - Ruth Bogue Ruth came here in her Sophomore year from Stonington and has worked up a wonderful school spirit. She has a delightful sense of humor, which makes her well liked by all her classmates. -wHs- Mary C. Brocato Senior Board 4. Concert 3. Usher, Italian Play. Bruckie has a fine wit, a good sense of humor, and a Winsome smile which make her a wonderfull comrade. Neat and studious, she has shown us a ine brain, 'neath that curly head.

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THE SENIOR YEAR Book - 1936 Joseph Comolli Concert 2, 3, Student Council 2 Variety Show 2. Glee Club 2, 3. Soccer 2. Fencing 3, 4. Football 4. Track 2, 3, 4. Joe, one of our smiling ath- letes, is well known for his sup- port on both football and track squads. His brilliant quarter-milc run at Kingston will be a long re membered event in track annals. - wus - Katherine Crandall eUsher, Prize Speaking 4. Costume Committee, Senior Play 4. Because of her cheerful disposition, Kay has many friends among us. Always courteous and kind, she has won her way into our hearts. This little poem seems to fit Kay exactly: No fretful orchid, hothoused from 'he dew, But hale and hardy as the higha land heather, Comrade of the ocean, playmate of the hills. - wus - Anthony Delicato Lettermen's Club 3, 4. Concert 2, 3. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3. Basketball 3, 4. Soccer 3, 4. Tony can always ,be found dee tending his idol Foxx in any argu- ment. As captain of the soccer team, Tony led his squad through a successful season. His motto is Eat Wheaties, the breakfast of champions. - WHS - Ruth Dinges Ruth, that diminutive young miss from Hope Valley, has a complex personality. With a profound ten- dency towards being one of the quietest girls in the class, she quite frequently shatters this illusion by breaking into an alluring giggle when amused. - wus - Mary E. Donati Senior Play 4. Senior Board 4. Senior Prom Committee. Badminton 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Paddle Tennis 2, 3. Attractive, exciting, vivacious, popular, magnetic-and yet we have not completely described Mary, that fascinating girl who has imported to us all the poignant charm of old Florence. Mary has that power of making her presence felt wherever she may happen to be. t'The fountains of one's hidden life Are through thy friendship fair. l' -..ill 23 E+..- Eleanor Crandall Editor Senior 4. Concert 2, 3. School Song. A poet? We think so, but Eleanor has more than the gift of poetry, Although she is a quiet little person, we believe that the fire of genius burns from within. Here's hoping that Westerly High has produced another Edna St. Vincent Millay. - wHs - Minnie F. DeBartolo Senior Board 4. Concert 2. Class Optimist. Usher, Italian Play. Debby, our class optimist, is well loved by all who know her. A delightful personality, a charming smile, witty remarks, and a willinga ness to help those in distress have won her many lasting friends. - wHs - Peter DePerry Letterman's Club 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Football 4. Baseball 2. Pete is one of the boys who tries hard to succeed. He's Old Re' liable when it comes to football and baseball. Pete is sociable, depend- able, and a good sport.- -WHS- Yvonne Dinwoodie Variety Show 4. Glee Club 4. Senior Play 4. Indeed, Yvonne is as charming as her name, she always greets her friends with a pleasant smile and a cheerful word. It is evident that one of her hobbies is singing, for she has taken part in many of the musical activities of school, 'tSuch sweet compulsion doth in music lie. -- wus - Philip Dove Cross Country 2, 3. Such words as would baffle even Webster are heard constantly flow- ing from Cherub's lips, for he has, by far, the most original vo- cabulary of any one in school, We are sure that Philip will lead one mirthful life, for he has been endowed most abundantly with that much lacked characteristic-an ap- pliable sense of humor. His speech was a fine sample, on the whole, of rhetoric, which the learn'd call 'rigmarole'.