Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Helen M. Sieczkiewicz Concert 3. Helen has a jolly good-nature which has never failed, and which, we hope, never will. Her irrepres- sible, ever-ready laughter and her bright manner have made her a pal to everyone. - wus - Jessie V. Simone Concert 2, 3. Basketball 2. Jessie, better known as Joey, because of her infectious smile, has won many friends. Her gay laugh- ter and her dancing feet have made her popular with boys as well as girls. We all wonder why Jessie goes to Moore's Hall every Friday night? - wi-is - Beverly Mae Smith Senior Prom Committee. Cap and Gown Committee 4. Concert 2. Rid- ing Club 4. Bev, our neatest girl, is versa- tile, to say the least. Personality, scholastic ability, poise, and a win- ning smile are a few of the many qualities which help to make her desirable. She has chosen nursing as her profession, and surely she will suc ceed with all of these, and many more, attainments to her credit. - wi-is - Ruth Spargo Senior Board 4, Class Treasurer 2. It is said that all women have a natural taste for clothes-and Ruth is certainly a shining light in this field. Many a blue Monday has been brightened by her cheery man- ner and pleasant face. She has an ardent group of followers in West- erly, who will never let her down. One whom it is a pleasure to know. - was - Leslie Stone Letterman's Club 3. Track 3, 4 Football 3, 4. Co-Captain Track 4. Although he has been only two years with us, Leslie is among the most popular boys of his class. He believes in studying, and the day is to come when he will not know his English lesson. Quiet but forceful, he has added prestige to the school. s--, if.. ii -.. Mi ' Zi' five W f 5255! r.-:tm .,. yQ'.Y'9Z'f,5d .212 .v'.'.'o.171 ' K ,:,- - V L . li i i' A C ii E I 31 Geoffrey Simmons Letterman's Club 4. Football 2, 3. Track 2. Baseball 2. Basketball 2, 3. 4. How splendid if the rest of us were endowed with his powers of perseverance, endurance, and sports- manship. It has been said that on the basketball court he is as fleet and agile as a deer. - wus - Mary Elizabeth Sisson Senior Play 4. It is almost impossible to believe that this little girl is actually grad- uating from High School. Although she tries to overcome her lack of stature by being very grown-up, her friends know her to be what she really is, a little girl who used to wear pigtails and make mud, pies. - wHs - Murray M. Smith This boy has earned a reputation for having the ability to carry on a conversation about practically every subject which one may happen 'to introduce. Murray would make a fine detective since he has the art of making himself entirely inconspic- uous whenever he so desires. .X quiet sort, but an intelligent one! -WHS- Elizabeth St. Onge Senior Play 4. Variety Show 4. Senior Board 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Concert 2, 3, 4. Student Council 3. Lib is one of our sweet, de- mure girls, with a charming voice and pleasant personality. Her in- terpretation of Lady Teazle in the Senior Play showed her dramatic abilities and her participation in many other of our school affairs has made her outstanding. - wus - James Henry Steadman Concert 2, 3. Costume Committee Senior Play 3. Stage Committee Va- riety Show 4. In spite of minor difficulties, James is something of an expert in algebra. The same thoughtful and industrious mind that aids him in solving mathematical questions should help him meet the practical tasks of life. He has already ap- plied his logical thinking to many medical problems. For even tho' vanquished, he could argue still.

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THE SENIOR YEAR BOOK - 1936 Lephe L. Reynolds Senior Board 4. We shall forget neither Lephe's line covers for our Senior nor her colorful display on the walls of thc drawing room. She is an art- ist truly blest with originality. Hllivinely tall, a daughter of the Gods. - was - Doris Rochette Band 2, 3, 4. Glee Club' 2, 3, 4. Usher Senior Play 4. Concert 2, 3. Variety Show 2, 4. We always know when this petite dcmoisellc is near, for one of her wcll known characteristics is that evcr ready giggle. She possesses thc energy and spirit necessary for the part that she takes in the hand as drummer. Fur- thermore, we should be acquainted with the fact that Dot is fond of dancing, and is, indeed, surprisingly nimble on her feet. - wus - Samuel Sammataro Advertising Manager Varieties 4. General Manager Senior Play 4. Sani's ability as a business man was evidenced by the success of the Senior Play and the Varieties. One of his outstanding assets is his good nature, which, we feel sure, will aid him immeasurably in his busine-ss dealings. - was - Rose Marie Selvidio Senior Board 4. Variety Show 2. Concert Il. Glee Club 2. Rose has a pleasing disposition, and you'll always find her making new friends. She is full of fun and l'kr-able. once you know her. She likes to read, and spends many hours absorbed in this hobby. - wus - Gladys Shippee A good sport and a desired friend is Gladys. She does well in such diverse activities as athletics and Latin. Her friendly nature and winning smile are assets many of us long to possess. i . m n ,W fs- , mm 'H ' 4 xii i 4. l i L -..ggi 30 l,3g....L 'Y' 017' X Helen Robinson Senior Board 4. Senior Play 3, 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Tennis 3. Riding Club 4. Robby to us! Ambition? Physi- cal Education Instructor. Success? If a healthy mind in a strong body are qualifications, yes. Robby has an insatiable thirst, almost a mania. for collecting all sorts of trinkets. Her eyes as stars of twilight fair, Like twilight's, too, her dusky hair. -wus - Helen J. Rose Senior Board 4. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Concert 3. Sasha's ready wit has intera rupted many a monotonous hour in a dreary English class. Neat in dress and in work, she has fine artistic qualities, as one may see by her accomplishments in drawing. -WHS- Elsa Schuster Senior Board 4. Prize Speaking 4. One glance at Elsa's scholastic record would tell anyone that a bril- liant mind lies beneath her quiet re- serve. The adjective dependable best describes her. She is always prepared. How much better is it to get wisdom than gold. - wus - Mary Shippee Basketball 2, 3, 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Paddle Tennis 2, 3. Hockey 4. Badminton 2, 3. To all appearances May is quiet and shy, but to those who have had the pleasure of knowing her intimately, she is a most jovial and delightful companion. With the characteristic quality of good sports- manship which she has attained through frequently demonstrating her agile tactics on the gym floor, she can never fail to win popularity. -WHS- Theresa Sicilian Senior Play 4. Theresa, with her sparkling black eyes and gay smile, is a pal any- one would desire. Her sunny dis position will take Terry far along the road to success.

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THE SENIOR YEAR Boon - 1936 Joseph F. Terranova Senior Play 4. Senior Board. Foot- ball 2. Ah, here we have the Duke! Joe is a combination of all those things which go to make up a regular fellow. It is seldom persons of Joe's talents and abilities are blessed with such profound good sense and super-intelligence. We all like and respect Joe -- and laugh at his nonsense. For Joe we wish an easy life, because we know he could take a hard one. - wHs - Frederic Tourtellotte Senior Play 4. Football 2, 3. Track 2, 3. Fred is a genial lad whose chiet enthusiasms seem to be engines and automobiles. Great is his disap- pointment when, in Trig class, his lengthy dissertations on his favorite subject are cut short as being in- appropriate to the discussion. Chee: up, Fred, the career of an automotive engineer is still open. - wus - Mary Taro This young lady is known for her winning smile and her charming per- sonality. She is always surrounded by a multitude of friends and wc know the reason why. With u cheerful word ever-pending from her mouth, Mary finds it impossible to make enemies. - WHS - Louise M. Vuono Concert 2, 3. Although Louise goes among us quietly and reservedly, she gets things done. She possesses line qualitiet, and those of us who know h r realize that she never fails her friends. - wHs - Palmer Williams A. A. Secretary 3. Letterman':s Club 3, 4. Traffic Officer 3, 4. Va- rieties 2, 4. Hi-Y Club 2, 3, 4. Foot- ball 2, 3, 4. Baseball 2, 3, 4. During the past year, Hunk has been exceedingly valuable in football and baseball. Besides pos- sessing ability as a sportsman, he is an excellent dancer as he dem- onstrated in the Varieties. But Hunk's athletic powers do not exceed his character and personal- ity. -..cgi 32 Ep..- Esther Tillinghast Concert 2. Basketball 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Esther is a very athletic girl, who, combined with this ability, has the poise and grace of a lady. Her winning smile procures for her a multitude of friends. She may be sportive as the fawn. And hers the silence and the calm Of mute insensate things. -WHS- Placldo Joseph Trovato Senior Play 2, 4. Decoration Com- mittee Senior Prom. Ring Commit- tee 2. Variety Show 2, 4. Senior Gifts. Concert 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, ss, 4. Placido, our best dressed boy, is a man of many accomplishments. Sociability, politeness, and will- ingness are a few of his many as- sets, one of which is most outstand ing-his ability to sing. Placido has taken part in our concerts and va- riety shows, and, last but not least, he has had the opportunity of sing- ing over the radio. Placido has also been an able member of the fencing team for two years. - was - Virginia Van Bramer Variety Show 4. Prize Speaking 4. Senior Play Usher 4, The girl with the sense of humor. Always and forever Virginia is ready with a witty remark. Sometimes it has something to do with the con- versation and sometimes it has nut, hut anyway it's always witty! We are proud of Virginia's outlook on life, and really wish that life were what she makes it. We know she'll always get along-she always has! -WHS- Natalie Whitford Senior Board 4. Camera Club 3. Nat can be depended upon to manufacture a laugh-worthy joke from the most insignificant occur- rence. Yet she is also brilliant and clever in her studies. She insists that she would much rather be a boy than a girl, but we cannot he really convinced. A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. - WHS - John Williamson Fencing Team 3, 4. Cross Coun- try 3, 4. Captain 4. Senior Play 4. Senior Board 4. Letterman's Club 3 Junior Prom Committee. Variety Show 4. Soccer team 2. Track 2, 3, 4. Scotchy is one of our happy- go-lucky friends, Friendly, good- natured, and happy, he has a smfle for one and all. John excels in running and hurdling, being on both the cross country and tracl: teams, and also stands very high in studies.