Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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T1-IE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Phyllis A. Hill Basketball 3. Friendliness and a helping hand have won for her a host of friends during her two years at W. H. S. Phil is very athletic as well as studious, and may be found spend- ing much of her spare time at the - wus - Roger H inchl iffe Chemistry Team 3. Vice President Student Council 3. Rog has been too busy pene- trating the realm of mathematics to take much part in extra-curri- cular activities. We predict that he will probably be one of the great inventors of the next age, if there is anything left to invent. Besides being a disciple of Einstein, he has earned through scholastic ability the title of the most intelligent boy in the Senior Class. - wus - Raymond K. Hoxsie Costume Comm. Senior Play 4. Ray, our most handsome boy, has won the hearts of most of the girls with his fascinating, daz- zling personality. Moreover, his unsophisticated, likeable manner has won him many sincere friends of the other sex. How we love to hear the beat Of his able dancing feet. - wus - Jorma H yypia Orchestra 3, 4. When only a young lad, Jorma evinced especial interest in scien- tific terms---particularly in those relating to chemistry and physics. With long experience in a labora- tory of his own, and through his studies at school, he has found the road to professional chemistry a smooth and pleasant one. Aesthetically as well as scienti- tically minded, Jorma is an expert violinist. -wits- Jean Joy Concert 2, 3. Usher, Class Night, 1935. Usher, Graduation, 1935. Lovely to look at and delightful to know is our most beautiful girl, Jean. Jean's loyal comradeship, while not easily gained, is a thing to treasure, as her intimate friends will tell you. True friendship is a plant of slow growth. .Mgt 26 Louise H imes Senior Board 4. Concert 2. Third Prize Martha C. Babcock Essay 3. Riding Club 4. Louise, who specializes in science and who must necessarily possess the Uscientific attitude, shows her true outlook when she writes poetry with her individual charm of lovely things. I am in love with loveliness of fragile things. Filigree of frostings on November leaves. -wus- Roy Howard Football 2, 3. Banquet Commit- tee 4. Track 2, 3. Junior Usher 3. Behold the man of the dimples- and how he dislikes even the slight- est mention of them! A sincere sort, he says only that which he means -and it usually causes some sort of comment! Though possessed of considerable wit, He was very shy of using it! -WHS- William H urtado Baseball 3, 4. Bill's greatest claim to fame is his ability to play baseball. He is a great competitive athlete and true sportsman. The tougher the game, the better Bill likes it. With his hope of becoming a big league player, who knows but that his dreams may come true? - was - Dorothy Jowett Senior Board 4. Concert 2. One of the most worthwhile per- sonages in the class of 1936! Dor- othy possesses a charm and dignity which delight everyone she meets, and a power that draws people to her. Her winsome smile and friend- ly disposition have brightened many a classroom. Honest, upright, and true Are words that best describe you. - wus - Sylvia V. Kender Basketball 3. Usher, Senior Play 4. 'tSib's pleasant manner and cheerful smile are some of the traits that best characterize her. Always quiet and well behaved in class, she is nevertheless possessed of an unquenchable spirit of adven- ture. May this spirit brighten all her years!

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Arthur Fuller Concert 2, 3. Glee Club 2. Va- riety Show 2, Track 2. Art is a quiet, studious lad with a friendly word and a'pleasant smile for everyone he meets. Be- cause of his argumentative quality, he has broken the monotony of many a history class. He has ideas of his own and they are not easily shaken. Come oneg come all! This rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I. - WHS - Rose M. Gingerella Concert 3. Rosie's smile and her flashing mischievous eyes are always ready for fun. She is eager to help to the best of her ability, and as a stenographer is sure to succeed. - wus - David Glazier Senior Board 4. Advertising Man- ager Senior Play 4. General Man- ager Osborne Lecture 4, Concert 2, 4. Dave is one of our smartest boys, and was once one of the quietest, but he has reformed. He is a very efficient business man and proved a valuable asset in the Varieties and Senior Play. Al- though he doesn't like to be hur- ried, he is always willing to give a helping hand. -WHS- James A. Gourlay Senior Board 4. Fencing 3, 4. Captain 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Track 2, 3, 4. Jimmy is one of the best-na- tured boys in school. A characteristic that distinguishes him is his spon- taneous and jolly laugh, which is a well known sound around the bulld- ing. As captain of the Fencing team, he showed great adeptness with a foil. He also rendered inestimable service during the football season. - wus - Catherine I. Harvey Camera Club 3. Usher Senior Play 4. If there were a vote taken to find out who uses her eyes most ef- fectively, we know who would cap- ture the prize. Where did she learn how? Kay finds a practical use for those bright eyes in 'the read- ing of numerous and unusual books. Be checked for speech But never tax'd for silence. -aff 25 iw- O Theresa E. Gencarelli Concert 2, 3, Variety Show 2. Terry is always ready with an answer to any question, and her quick wit and pleasing smile have t-ime after time saved her from serious d-ifficulties. A friend in need is a friend indeed. -WHS- J ulienne Gilson Senior Prom Committee 3. Class Gifts 4. Usher Variety 4. Usher Commencement 3. Ring Committee 2, A charming personality and deep blue eyes give ample reason for Anna's being chosen as our cut- est girl. To her we give a huge b0Uquet of sweet peas just for being who she is. When Irish eyes are smiling Sure they steal your heart away. -WHS- Edgar Goff Football 2, 3, 4. senior Board 4. Track 2, 3, 4. Letterman's Club 3, 4. Erie Speaking 3. Student Council ,COllegiate? Well, I guess! Popu. lar? Positively! Edgar lives up to the old adage, He never opens his 'mouth without putting his foot in it. Nevertheless, the hardest task for teachers and pupils alike is to be stern with Edgar. He's just irresistible! Oh, young Lochinvar has come out of the West -with a bang! -WHS- Elizabeth G. Grispino A studious, loyal hardworker is f'Libby. Her friendly smile, pleas- ing personality, and sunny disposi- tion will aid her in her chosen vo- cation which is that of nursing. No one in the class is more ready to cooperate in every good cause. - wi-is - Ilse Heyder Senior Board 4. Camera Club 3. Class Secretary 3. Ilse's quiet, sincere manner re- flects her love of natiire. What pleasant thoughts cause that rapt half-smile which so often illumines her face? Conscientious, gentle, she is one of sterling qualities. Her ways are ways of pleasant- ness, and all her paths are peace.',

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Gordon Kennedy Letterman's Club 3. Concert 4. Soccer 2, 3. Soccer Manager 3. Man- ager Fencing 4. Accountant, Senior Play 4. Sales Manager, Varieties 4. Red has been making some radical changes in his last year, as to quietness. He is liked by all his classmates, and his business qual- ities were brought out by his excel- lent work in the Senior Play. His great ambition is to be a Rudolph Valentino or Clark Gable. - wus - Howard Edwin Kuehn Senior Board Art Editor 4. Stage Committee Senior Play 4. This industrious and artistic youth hails from the glamour and bright lights of Hopkinton City. His pop- ular pastime is argumentation. He will argue, no matter what the sub- ject may be. It sometimes seems that the Trig class would be a miserable affair without him. Because of his ingenuity we may go so far as to predict that he will some day be splitting atoms as an avocation. - WHS - Samuel Larkin Letterman's Club 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Football 3, 4. Baseball 2, ll. Basketball 2, 3. Basketball Man- ager 4. Advertising Manager, Con- cert 4. Sam is that natural born actor who continually has the class in an uproar over his antics. Besides being a humorist, he is an athlete of no mean ability. His ineligibil- ity during the past year was sorely felt by both the football and the baseball teams. -WHS- Alice E. Lillibridge Concert 4. Glee Club 4. Variety Show 4. Alice is a girl of perpetual smiles and a sunny disposition. No dark cloud ever shadows her bright head. Indeed, nothing can keep Alice down, so strong is her will to help others and improve herself. From the crown of her head to the sole of her foot, she is all mirth. - wus - Ruth Main Although, unfortunately, we were deprived of Ruth's presence for the last part of our Senior year, we can still hold in mind many preced- ing years in which we enjoyed her company. A combination of athlete and all-round high school girl. -Mit 27 Lois M. Kessel Usher, Variety Show 4. Basket- ball 2, 3, 4. Paddle Tennis 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Bad- minton 2, 3, 4. A toast to one of our friendliest girls! Lois has a cheerful disposi- tion and a winning smile which make her especially popular with the oppo- site sex. She is also enthusiastic about playing basketball. We wonder that such a small per- son could be so lively and alert. - wHs - James Kirby Traffic Officer 2. Soccer Team 2. Track Team 3, 4. Kirb is not only one of our smartest students but also a re- liable trackman. He is liked by all his classmates and he certainly never gets in trouble for saying too much. Be quiet and don't blush, is Kirb's motto. - wus - Hilda Lepikko Hilda is not bashful, but just modestly quiet, preferring to hear the opinions of others rather than to voice her own. Although in- clined to be quiet in school, she is the life of any party. Books are her very dear friends and at almost any time she can be seen eagerly perusing one. She finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. - wHs - Thomas A. Lombardo Class Prophecy 4. Camera Club 3. Glee Club 3, 4. Cross Country 2. Concert 3, 4. Variety show 4. Track 3, 4. Although Tommy is an athlete, he also displays great skill in fin- gering the banjo. During his two years with us, he has proved a good friend and com- panion with his ever-ready smile and generous help. - wus - George M aggs George, who is known as West- erly's Clark Gable, is well versed on any subject, especially on radio, by means of which we hope he will tune his way to success.