Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 fjmtnranj Urgma I, Warden Hugh Seddit, of the “Try-Again” Institute, am proud of these, my charges, who for three strenuous yeai'3 have successfully fought and overcome mental deficiencies so that they may now leave these walls and go out into the world with a better understanding. As head of this institution, I have been given the high honor of bestowing upon each of these young people a degree which represents his or her not unworthy attainment. It is altogether fitting and proper that I should present the first degree to the class president, Elmer Cornell, who has shown an undying interest in his class and guided it successfully. He has also taken an active part in various sports. I give him, therefore, the degree of 0. B. 0. Y., Our Best Of Youth. To Alden Nichols, whose remarkable intelligence has been shown by the number of A’s on his report and by his ability as editor of the “Senior,” I grant the degree of N. 0. S. E., No One So Efficient. On Girard Nardone, who always enjoys a good joke and who can be seen blushing with laughter long after everybody else has stopped, I bestow' the degree of W. I. L. L., Wiggles Intensely with Ludicrous Laughter. Helen Leon, one of our most all-around girls, was chosen by many as the girl who has done the most for her class. Surely, then, she deserves the degree of A. I. D., Always In Demand. When Winifred Tetlow is not studying, she may be found on the west side of the town. What or who is it that attracts her attention? Perhaps her degree of S. A. S. S., She Admires Ston-ington Scholars, will partly answer this question. Michael Tarasevich, who has a nature that is very hard to analyze, is a smart little chap when he wants to be. He makes his English themes interesting by using long, complicated w'ords that no one else w'ould ever think of. But “Mickey” has a good time in school, too; if he is not interested in his lesson, he is playing or fooling, just like a little kitten. Thus, to him I give the degree of S. 0. A. P., Studious and Original, Although Playful. For Dorothy Stelljes, who has won many friends by means of her grace and charm, I reserve the degree P. D. Q., Popularity Demands Queenliness. To Roger Mason, who alw'ays has something to say when he gets into a difficulty and who can plead his own case in such a predicament, I give the degree of S. R. L., Surely Resembles a Lawyer. One brilliant boy in this institute seems to have a weakness for beautiful beings, and often can be found near a group of girls, talking to his heart’s content. Thus to Russell Rae, I award the degree V. A. R. S., Values and Adores the Romantic Sex. Whenever I see David Crockett, I think of Miles Standish, for he stands up straight and walks w'ith quick, determined steps. I, therefore, give him the degree of S. U. N., Strides Uniformly and Naturally. We have to admit “Frank”ly that w'hen Frances Peckham and Frances Matthew's get together they can be heard from one end of the building to the other—sufficient proof of “Happy School Days.” Therefore the degree of J. 0. H. N., Just Our Happy Noisemakers, is awarded. To Raymond Crandall, our bookworm, who spends most of his spare time reading fairy tales, I grant the degree of T. 0. B., Thrives On Books. Since Bill Madison has been in this school, he has developed a liking for drawing. Sometimes the blackboard is full of pictures of Pop Eye and other comic heroes; so I must give him the degree S. K. I. D., Show's Kraftsman-ship In Drawing. Although Alex Cruickshank does not entirely enjoy a test in any subject, he is usually prepared for one, because, before the day of reckoning arrives, he writes down all the important statements and learns them by heart. He, — S{ 19

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 (Class tatistirs Most Beautiful Dorothy Stelljes Most Popular Barbara Campbell Most Intelligent Helen Leon Most Athletic Sarah Iacoi Most All Around Barbara Campbell Best Dressed Ruth Hunter Quietest Althea Crowther Class Optimist Edna Kissick Class Pessimist Ruth Blackler Class Pest Phyllis Sisson Class Baby Ruth Blackler Best Natured Virginia Arnold One Who Has Done Most for Class Helen Leon One Most Likely to Succeed Helen Leon Most Polite Helen Leon Teacher’s Pet Sarah Iacoi Class Actress Virginia Archie Class Flirt Edris Barnes Class Artist Helen Pasetti Class Poet—-— Helen Leon Class Musician Dorothy Heath Neatest Ruth Crandall Cutest Barbara Campbell Class Stenographer Fiorence Littlefield Most Humorous Betty Stilson Most Studious Helen Leon Most Romantic Betty Stilson Most Sophisticated Jean McLaren Best Dancer Althea Crowther Most High Hat Jean McLaren Most Collegiate Barbara Campbell Most Sociable Claire Keane Most Original Ruth Merithew Most Handsome Donald Sheldon Most Popular Elmer Cornell Most Intelligent Alden Nichols Most Athletic Dory Panciera Most All Around Elmer Cornell Best Dressed Hawley Mapother Quietest William Richmond Class Optimist Thomas Moffitt Class Pessimist Clayton Arsenault Class Pest Charles Trefes Best Natured Thomas Moffitt Class Baby Donald Sheldon One Who Has Done Most for Class Elmer Cornell Most Likely to Succeed Alden Nichols Most Polite Charles Eckhard Teacher’s Pet Louis Capalbo Class Actor Alden Nichols Class Flirt Herbert Broadmeadow Class Artist Frank Perra Class Poet Joseph Gavitt Class Musician John Maines Neatest Charles Eckhard Cutest Elmer Cornell Class Stenographer William Brown Most Humorous Michael Tarasevich Most Studious Alden Nichols Most Romantic Herbert Broadmeadow Most Sophisticated John Taylor Best Dancer Louis Capalbo Most High Hat John Taylor Most Collegiate John Roan Most Sociable Elmer Cornell Most Original Michael Tarasevich Favorite Sport Football ---jf 18 )?►-

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 then, should have the degree R. E. D., Really Energetic and Determined. On Gloria Mongeon, who has a giggle that makes us sit up and take notice, I bestow the degree G. I. G., Gloria’s Inimitable Giggle. To Raymond Howard, who is generally wrapped up in fog and who sometimes even falls asleep during a class period, I award the degree R. F. D., Rambles in Fanciful Dreams. Although Eleanor Gordon has been with us only one year, during that time she has made many friends, not only in town, but also in our most efficient institution. Thus, I bestow upon her the degree R. A. P., Rapidly Acquires Popularity. Almost any time of day, you will find Ruth Hunter lolling in the sun. Is she trying to keep her summer tan through the winter months or is she just enjoying the warmth? Whatever it may be, we think the most fitting degree for her is R. E. S. R., Ruth Enjoys the Sun’s “Rays.” Charles Trefes is one of the inmates who is always giving “wise cracks,” or playing mischievous tricks on someone. To him, therefore, I give the degree of R. S. V. P., Raises Such Villainous Pranks. To Resico, who is usually asking what the assignments are for the next day, or who is trying to find out how to solve certain problems, I grant the degree of Q. E. D., Questions Each Duty. Ruth Blackler is one of our soloists who has won fame in variety shows and glee club concerts. Her voice is so sweet that even the bees swarm around. I. therefore, give her the degree of H. T. S., High-Toned Singer. Because Edna Kissick is so good-natured, and because she takes everything humorously, no one can question her right to the degree T. 0. N., A Touchstone Of Nonsense. Katherine Briody takes great interest in her work. Why, she even studies when other pupils are having a good time; so I must give her the degree of K. A. T. E., Katherine’s Always Toiling Earnestly. To Willard Conklin, who modestly avoids the applause and praise of his associates, I award the degree of W. E. B., Willard’s Evidently Bashful. When the orchestra is practicing, James Banker’s trombone stands out above all the other instruments. Maybe that is because of the long-winded blower. Anyway, he deserves the degree T. N. T., Thunders Noisily on his Trombone. Irene Ellsworth has been so quiet these last few years that even our most honored instructors know very little about her except her ability as a scholar. To her, therefore, I give the degree of M. M., Mysterious Maiden. Frank Crooker enters every class with a knife and a piece of wood in his hand. Then he spends the whole period carving ships, chains, etc. Thus, to him I award the degree of W. A. D„ Whittles All Day. On George Howard, who is constantly giving new methods of solving an algebra problem that has only one solution, I bestow the degree A. N. T., Announces New Theories. Fremont Burdick, one of our leading athletes, one of our most popular boys, and one that we can feel sure will be successful in anything he undertakes, deserves the degree of D. O. T., Dashes Onward Triumphantly. When we consider “Teddy” Littlefield’s pleasing mannerisms and personality, we are able to understand why she is so popular. Therefore she has earned the degree of P. O. P., Pleasing, Outstanding Personality. Antoinette Chiaradio acts and talks without any real seriousness, and displays a broad grin when something funny is said. I must give her, then, the degree G. Y. M., Giddy Young Miss. When Vocatura isn’t in his bakery, he can be seen studying Vergil’s “Aeneid.” I, therefore, grant him the degree of A. W. O. L.. Always Working On Latin. To Peter Emanuel, who likes to go to the store at noontime and buy candy for the afternoon periods, I give the degree of C. O. D., Candy’s On His Diet. Wouldn’t it be grand if we all could be like Edna Nelson? Edna walks around as though she hasn’t a care; if she does worry, she hides it. Certainly she de- -••§( 20 )8»- -