Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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Tm. Senior Vf.ar Book — 1937 serves the degree of P. A. U. L., Passes Among us Laudably. When Salimeno first came to this institution, he didn’t approve our methods of instruction, but now he would like to stay longer, so I allow him the degree I. O. U., Intrigued by Our University. If you have never seen Patsy Capalbo and Keskinen playing Ping-Pong, you do not know what you have missed, for they can tickle the ball over the net with great ease. Thus to them I give the degree of P. P. P., Ping-Pong Pals. When more attractive and advanced styles come into use, Charles Eckhard will be sure to take advantage of them. Because he enjoys new fashions, he is well-dressed at all times. To him, therefore, I offer the degree of B. V. D., Best Visible Dude. Muriel Tobin, one of our quietest members, is very earnest in her school work. That is why she can give a sensible answer whenever she is called upon. As a reward, may I bestow upon her the degree Q. U. I. Z., Quiet, Useful, Intelligent, Zealous. To Capizzano, who has played fine baseball at third base during the past two years, I grant the degree B. I. B., for he is at his Best In Baseball. Even our efficient institution has not been able to solve the problem of getting Garafolo to classes on time. I must, therefore, award him the degree of S. B. S., Slow But Sure. To Dory Panciera. our fleet-footed football hero, who can always squeeze through an opening that seems blockaded, I give the degree of G. A. Y., Gains Another Yard. Dick Walthers has many outstanding abilities. He has been an asset to our football and baseball teams, and his ability as an actor was evidenced in the Senior play. Because he puts a polish on everything he does, I award him the degree S. S. B., Shoe Shine Boy. In our midst, we have Dorothy Heath, a lover of nature. Judging from the conversation we have heard, “Dot” spends most of her time at the “Bird” (icks). On her. then, I bestow the degrees B. A. M. P., Birds Are My Pets. What would Westerly High do if it didn’t have at least one song bird? But this year we have two—Virginia Arnold and Evelyn Dufour. Everywhere you go you will find them studying a song sheet or crooning the latest song hits. Thus to Virginia and Evelyn we give the degree H. S. S. B., High School Song Birds. Virginia Archie, our talented actress, has such charming manners that she has won no little admiration. Wherever she goes, she presents a pleasng appearance. I can now reward her with the degree of B. A. N. G., Bright, Attractive, Neat, Gifted. To Herbert “Ever Popular” Broad-Meadow, who is thrilled when he can have a circle of girls around him, and who is not content without them, I grant the degree B. A. L. K., Broadmeadow is Another Lady Killer. On John Roan, who is never disturbed by the frowning faces of others, but who has a winning smile for everybody he sees, I bestow the degree S. A. P., Smiling Always Pays. Hawley Mapother, the Beau Brummell of the Class of 1937, has shown the boys what well-dressed men are now wearing. Because he has presented himself in bright colored socks, outstanding ties, and a different suit for every occasion, we give to him the degree R. S., Rare Styles. Many classrooms would be boring if it were not for the witty remarks of these two youths—Arsenault and Desimone. Thus the degree A. R. W., Always Ready with Witticisms, is best fitting. To Warden, who is often seen moving rapidly in his streamlined limousine, especially when he is going to a party, I give the degree A. S. K., Ashaway Speed King. Jean McLaren can dance for hours on our famous ballroom floor, and she gets great pleasure in this performance. To her, therefore, I give the degree of H. S., High Stepper. Betty Stilson is able to talk forever without the least appearance of weariness. But she also has another enjoyment—that of chewing gum. Under these circumstances, I grant her J. A. M., Her Jaws Are Movable. To Clair Mitchell, who likes to walk up and down High Street several times during the noon hour, I grant the degree H. G. L„ Happy-Go-Lucky. - «5( 21 )§►-

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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»- -

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Thf. Senior Year Book — 1937 Sara Iacoi has already declared her intention of becoming a school teacher. She has also expressed her idea as to what a good teacher should be like, and if she holds true to these ideals, her pupils will gain a thorough knowledge. Therefore, the degree O. N. C. T., Our Next Commercial Teacher. When it comes to selling tickets or advertising school functions, our two business girls, Annie Moffit and Helen Pa-setti, take first prize. They have proved to be such a help to Westerly High that we feel confident in awarding to them the degree U. B. T., Unusual Business Talent. John Maines has become famous not only by his ability as a football player, but also by his talent in playing jazzy music. He. therefore, deserves the degree of H. V. H., Hope Valley Hero. We have at last discovered the reason for Rose Prizito’s quietness. It is daydreaming. Consequently, to her we award the degree M. D., Many Dreams. To Ruth Crandall, whose attraction is due to her daintiness, and who works with skill and eagerness, I give the degree of C. C. C., Cute, Clever, and Conscientious. On William Richmond, who is seldom heard except when he is tooting his saxophone, I bestow the degree A. S. P., Astonishing Saxophone Player. To Isa Card, who must be comfortably seated in her “Morris” chair before she can do her school work or before she can properly study her lessons, we award the degree C. W. W., Comfort While Working. Among the Seniors, we have two girls that have brightened up many of our classrooms with their bright sayings. Therefore, upon May Santora and Margaret Blanda we bestow the degree of W. H. S., Westerly High’s Spirit. We have never seen Florence Grinsell without a smile or without a happy air about her, and. since nothing ever seems to trouble her, we give her the degree of J. I. M„ Jolly Is thus Miss. To William Morris, whose uproar of laughter can be heard all over the room whenever he reads one of Ripley’s “Be-lieve-it-or-not” jokes, I grant the degree of R. Y. A., Ripley’s Young Admirer. We don’t have to worry about Hope Clarke or Carmela Rizzuto’s making a classroom noisy because they never speak unless spoken to; so as a degree we award them the familiar maxim—S. G., Silence is Golden. Any man in business would enjoy having these two office boys around—Frank Perra and Albert Boumenot. Much credit for the success of our school functions goes to them. Therefore, what could be a more fitting degree than S. B. M., Successful Business Men. We can’t understand why Louis Ca-palbo has to go to Peace Dale and other neighboring towns to make visits. He ought, it seems to us, stay in his home town. Bradford. But for a partial answer we give him the degree P. O., Prefers Outsiders. Claire Keane is a gay lassie who takes part in any form of merrymaking. But she also understands the problems of her friends, and can show them how to do a thing with the best results. I, therefore, give her the degree S. U. G. A. R., for she possesses a Sincere Understanding, Gaiety, and Astonishing Revelry. To Charlotte Clemens, who allows others to give their opinions before she voices her own, I grant the degree of B. S., Broad-minded Student. We have an organization that is open to all boys who consider themselves wom-en-haters. The leading members of this club are William Brown and Leon Perkins. Thus to them I give the degree of F. 0. B., Fellowship of Bachelors. After seeing Louise Banker act in the Senior Play, we wonder why her acting ability was not recognized long before this. Consequently we award her the degree of E. T. A., Extremely Talented Actress. Hazel Clemens is never distressed. Whether you see her at work or with a group of fun-makers, her heart is apparently at ease. To her, therefore, I give the degree H. A. S. H., Hazel Always Seems Happy. On Roy Brown, who can skim over the winter ice with the agility of a champion, I bestow the degree of E. S., Expert Skater. We have another singing lady in our —«S{ 22