Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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THE SENIOR YEAR Book - 1936 Donald McLean Mac is another of our faithful bus students. Although he is very quiet in school, when outside, lVlac's humor and wit make him a natural leader. With these quali- ties, plus his adherence to study, he ought to be very successful. - wus - Frank Mills Variety Show 2. 4, Senior Play 4. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Frank, one of our heroic baseball players, can be seen walking along the Post Road about five p. m. any time during the -practice season. ln spite of his sonorous voice and dig- nified manner his deep blue eyes are simply bubbling with humor -- and you should read his themes! He spake with somewhat of a solemn tone. - wHs - Palma A. Nardone Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Band 2, 3, 4. Concert Usher 2. Here we have another quiet lass! Pam is a willing worker and ul- ways ready to help her friends. She will be a great asset in any office. And can she play the saxophone! - was - Ruth Lucille Nichols Senior Board 4. Senior Degrees. Costume Committee, Variety Show. Usher, Graduation 1935. Senior Play 4. Senior Prom Decoration Commit- tee. Usher, Variety Show. Second Prize lVl. C. Babcock Essay 1935. Riding Club 4. Ruth is one of the few to whom the word versatile really applies, for she is one of those persons who can readily enter into almost any field. Her interests vary from playing Monopoly and riding horseback to politics and international relation- ships. Age cannot wither her nor cus- tom stale her infinite variety. - wus - Althea Norman Concert 2, 3, 4. Variety Show 4. Student Council 2, 3, 4. Costume Committee, Senior Play 4. Traffic Otiicer 4. Althea is one of our most all- round girls, both her social and scholastic ability being known and appreciated by all. Whatever her chosen field may he, her neatness, perseverance, and capability will aid her in succeeding. She in her attire doth show her wit,-- V735 ,,iP ' 8 4. , i 9' .Q , I 55 i A ' . ..' xt S A Elf, g . , - si l -wif 28 I-3+-M Virginia M. Melia Although t'Ginny has been with us only one year, she has acquired many friends. Small and black- haired, with sparkling eyes and red smiling lips, she brings joy and laughter wherever she goes. - wus - Walter Mroz C There is an old saying that quite Fits this man, Still water runs deep! His quietness is not, how- ever, that of the stupid but that of the hard thinker and .industrious worker. Walter utilizes that energy we use in speaking for bringing about the best results in his chosen career, woodwork. -WHS-- Margaret Nasi enthusiasms are rid- and dancing. The possessor of a most sympathetic and understanding nature, she is always ready to listen to the troubles of others. ' Nobly planned Q To warn, to comfort, and command. Margaret's ing, reading, - was - John Nolan Letterrnan's Club 4. Prize Speak- ing 3, 4. Varieties 4. Football 4. Track 4. Behold our own Mr. Dooley! Many a group he has moved almost to hysteria with his humorous wit. It can easily be seen he's not a pessi- mist but a young blade who takes life as it is and is content. - wi-is - M ary Olcowick Concert 3. Mary, despite her quiet and re- served manner, is very enjoyable company. Her conscientiousness will make her a most desired and effi- cient secretary. HA violet by a mossy stone Half hidden from the eye! Fair as a star, when only one, Is Shining in the sky. --Wordsworth.

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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.

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Thomas Palmer Tommy, an ardent sports fan, is a companion to all, especially to those who are sports-minded. Very much interested in the army and military matters, he may be a gen- eral some day. Who knows? In any case, he will keep his record bright. -WHS- Everett Ped uzzi Letterman's Club 3, 4. Traffic Of- ficer 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Captain 4. One of the most popular boys in this year's class is Everett Peduzzi. He is a 'capable leader among the other boys and is a promising ath- lete. Being very good natured, he will surely succeed in getting along with his followmen and fellow- women. - WHS - Lydia Perry Senior Board 4. We always enjoy hearing Lydia translate Virgil, for it pleases the ear to hear a translation so con- nected and understandable. She is equally intelligent in her other stud- ies. Her cheerful disposition and unfeigned courtesy bring her not a few friends. Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax. g -WHS- Gertrude Plympton Costume Committee Senior Play 4. Class Treasurer 3. Concert 2, 3, 4. It was very appropriate that this fair-young lass be chosen the best- natured girl of her class, for she certainly has a most pleasing person- ality. Whenever you are near' a group of her many friends, you are always made aware of her fascinat- ing, good-humored giggle. Surely in the future when Gert is a sedate l?D schoolma'am, we should ,like to drop in and take our place among her pupils. Life's field will yield as we make it, A harvest of thorns or of flowers. -WHS- M ary Pucci Concert 2, 3. Glee Club 2. Usher Senior Play 4. This young, sophisticated-looking lady, with her pretty face, has a manner of genuine sweetness. As she nonchalantly wends her way along, she has a friendly smile and cheerful word for everyone. Mary ,is honest, witty, and wise, With laughing lips and smiling eyes. -..ggi 29 kg..- Frank Parrilla A fine young student is Frank, a great admirer of baseball, and nn especially gallant follower of Lou Gehrig. Because of his admiration for this great ball player Frank has gained the nickname Lou. - wus - Eleanor Mary Perri Senior Board 42 Usher, Variety Show 4. Concert 2, 3. This little lassie is easily de- scribed as neat, efficient, and friend- ly. Her cheerful disposition and her winning smile will help her to succeed in the business world. We wonder why Eleanor always blushes when the name Mike is mentioned. -WHS- Doris Pierce Senior Board 4. Class Prophecy 4. Traffic Officer 4. Prize Speaking 2, 3. Variety Show 4. Basketball 2, 3. Riding Club 4. Commencement Usher 3. Cheer Leader 3, 4. We need no reminding, Doris, of your presence, nor of your powers, for without you, fair maiden with the laughing eyes, school would not have been the same. Who could be better fitted for a career of jour- nalism than f This creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles ? - wi-is - M ary Po-thier Senior Board 4. Class President 2. Ring Committee 2. Student Council 2, 4. Senior Play 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Tennis 3. Riding Club 4. Meet our most original giirl. Mary is what is commonly known as a good sport. As president of the riding club, she is an excel- lent horsewoman-and can she dramatize fine poetry! One who is known for her individuality! As people come and go, there will nevcr be another Mary. And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes. -WHS- Florence Realini Concert 3. Florence is the personable girl with the engaging smile. Her sense of humor and personality are an enlivening influence in her large groups of friends. Most appropriate- ly she has chosen the nursing pro- fession. Surely she will be most successful, for her cheerful manner will speed all her patients on the road to recovery.