Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 Elmer Cornell Baseball 1, 2, 3. Football 2. 3. Soccer 1. President of Class 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1. Hi Y 2, 3. Hi Y Cup 2. Varieties 3. Senior Play. Honorary Lettermen 1, 2. Senior Board 4. Student Council 1, 2, 3. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. Captain of Baseball 3. Pres ident of R. I. A. S. C. 3. Elmer has had three busy, fruitful years in which he has proved that he was first the friend, second the leader, and third, and no less im portant, the sportsman. We owe El mer more than anyone realizes and when memory of his accomplishments fails, our gratitude will remain. — WHS — Constance Antonina Chorus 2, 4 At home Connie” is quite con tent to be left alone with a pair of knitting needles within her reach, but at school she is seldom seen alone because of her friendliness and sense of humor. — WHS — Virginia Arnold Soccer 3. Badminton 4. Chorus 4. dee Club 4. Varieties 3. Gift Coni mittee 4. Usher for Varieties 4. What charm! What a personality! Ginny’s” pleasing disposition and friendliness toward everyone explain why she was chosen the best natured girl in the class. We sincerely envy the man who is fortunate enough to obtain such a competent secretary. WHS — Clayton Arsenault Football 2, 3. Track 2. Vice Pres; dent 3. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2. Student Council 4. Usher for Senior Reception 3. ”Clayt,” who is one of our most able business management students, also has his humorous side. What j dull place Room 9 would be without his witty remarks to brighten home room periods. —. WHS — James Banker Orchestra 1, 2, 3. While Jimmy is very skillful at sliding a trombone, he never at tempts to slide by in his studies. His inquiring nature has gained for him knowledge that otherwise would have remained unknown. He never rests until his task is done. 4 25 )■ - James Altimano Football 3. Big Jim” he is called by his classmates because of his giant stat ure, but, in spite of his size, Jim” is not at all a dangerous but a quiet suit of fellow, attending to his stud ies. WHS — Virginia Archie Chorus 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 2. 3, I. Varieties 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Prize Speaking 4. Junior Prom Usher 3. Senior Prom Committee 4. Senior Board 4. Cheer Leader 3, 4. Her ability to portray the emotions of others is so effective that any characterization she attempts be comes a vital living thing. Her dramatizations have a professional touch. There is no acting, however, in her sincerity and loyalty to friends. They come straight from the heart. — WHS — Nevina Arnone Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Personnel 4. Senior Prom Committee 4. Usher for Senior Play I. Varieties 3, 4. Amateur Show 2. Soccer 2. Hockey 3. Nina is our curly headed tap-dancer who has danced her way into many hearts. She willingly lends a helping hand whenever it is needed and has won a host of friends with her pleasing manner and that irre sistible little giggle. — WHS — Abbey Babcock Perhaps the fact that Abbey has been adapting herself all the year to new friends and surroundings ma have won for her the title of quiet est girl.” Her love for music is evinced by her enthusiastic attend ance at fine concerts and something of the Beauty born of murmuring sound Has passed into her face. — WHS — Louise Banker Senior Play 4. Cap and Gown Committee 4. Surely no true Englishman could have mastered the Cockney dialect more perfectly than did Louise in the Senior Play. Playing the title role in Op-o Me Thumb was no easy task, but Louise did it just as expertly as she does everything she attempts.

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Tin-. Senior Year Book — 1937 ly give her the degree of B. E. E. F., Begins Expectantly and Ends Famously. Abby Babcock does not say very much, but her answers are right to the point. I, therefore, offer her the degree of A. R. C., Always Replies Correctly. On a hot day, Margaret Greenman takes pleasure in spending the afternoon at the beach, where the air is cool. Therefore, to her I give the degree C. O. B., Cool Ocean Breezes. Nevina Arnone enjoys dancing and anyone who has seen her on the ballroom floor cannot deny the fact that she is one of our outstanding performers. Thus, we present the degree D. L., Dancing Lady. What would Elvira Faitani do without Constance Antonino? She can’t do her work without first consulting Constance; they walk to and from school together; and they walk side by side around the school. What degree other than T. T., Traveling Twins, would be fitting for them? To Rose Nardone and Josephine Be-vacqua, the two little girls of our Senior Class who never fail to blush, either when reciting or when a young gentleman speaks to them, we present the degree B. C., Blushing Classmates. Ruth Merithew has faithfully kept the attendance of the soprano section of the chorus. She, then, deserves the degree A. O. M., Ardent Chorus Monitor. Bertha Maine likes to ramble in the sunshine and she gets new inspirations from doing it. Because of this fondness for nature. I give her the degree S. O. L„ Sweet, Outdoor Life. To Thelma Hill, who waits patiently in the morning for the slow bus to arrive, I grant the degree of W. H. A. T., Waits Hours At a Time. To Angeline Grispino, who doesn’t give up even when a difficult problem confronts her, I give the degree of W. W., Willing Worker. Phyllis Sisson does not pay any attention to the little boys who are always trying to tease her, but joins in with the fun. To her, then, I award the degree N. A. T„ Not Annoyed by Teasers. Helen Slattery, one of our artists, has proved to us her ability to draw by the many sketches she has passed around to all her friends. Thus, to her we present the degree T. E. D., Talented, Easy Drawer. To Rose Sposato, who walks a mile or two home to dinner every day without getting tired, I grant the degree of F. W., Fast Walker. Donald Sheldon is the boy whom Nature has blessed with a valuable possession—the much-sought-for gift of beauty—so he deserves the degree of H. A. P., Handsome As a Peacock. My dear friends; I wish to take this last opportunity to express my sincere thanks for the supreme honor which you have bestowed upon me, in asking me to present your degrees. The assistance given to me by two busy ladybirds, Ruth Williams and Barbara Campbell, is greatly appreciated. I trust that these degrees will meet with your approval, and feel confident that if you put into practice the virtues and skills suggested here, your revered Alma Mater will always regard with joy and pride the Class of 1937. —JOSEPH GAVITT. -■ 6( 24

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 Edris Barnes Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Varieties 3, 4. Behold our class flirt! This cute little miss never seems to be at a loss for words, a quality which makes her a popular member in our midst. Besides being a facile con versationalist, Kdris proved her abil ity to act in the variety show, where she portrayed the sweet, innocent heroine so perfectly. — WHS — Ruth Blackler Churns 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Varieties 3, 4. Senior Play 4. Senior Prom Committee 3. Band 2, 3. Prize Speaking 4. Although babies arc not utten particularly musical, our class baby showed her ability as a singer in the Varieties of '36.” Also Ber tinettc electrified us with her ma tery of the Cockney dialect. Never can she convince us that she has net been in London. — WHS — William Bonner Soccer 2. 3. Track 2. If one were to guess Bill Bonner’s nationality by his appearance and personality, he would be firmly con vinced that Bill was typically English, with his blonde hair, fair col oring, strong, slim build, and his congenial but reserved manner. This would be enough to assure most ordinary people, but to the doubtful we might add that Bill is an en thusiast for soccer, a characteristic of all true Englishmen. — WHS — Katherine Briody Junior Usher 3. Varieties 4. Sen ior Play 4. Senior Prom 4. Student Council 4. Black curly hair plus sparkling blue eyes make Kay a typical Irish Colleen. Although she has many outside activities, she never lets them interfere with her school work. She is, moreover, an active member of the Student Council. Her entertaining conversation and ever ready wit have gained for her a wide circle of friends. — WHS — Betty Brown Badminton 2, 3, 4. Usher at Sen ior Play 4. Chorus 2, 3. 4. It may be Betty's serene outlook on life which is responsible for her perfect poise, and if her mind is always as quiet and unruffled as her appearance, our envy is justi tied. Josephine Bevacqua Soccer 2. Tennis 2. Chorus 2, 3. 4. Jo’s ability as a dressmaker is evidenced by the pleasing appear ance she always makes wherever one meets her. This neat appearance, together with a sunny disposition, makes her one of our most well liked class mates. — WHS — Margaret Blanda Soccer 2. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Usher for Glee Club Concert 4. The quotation Now you see her, and now you don't, well describes our 'Margie,” who never stays in one place very long. She is quick to grasp a situation and never hesitates to help a friend in need. — WHS — AI bert Bourne not Cross Country 2, 3. Chorus 2, 3, 4. General Manager Senior Play 4 Publicity Manager Concert 4. Invitation Committee 4. Ushe. for Glee Club Concert 4. Al, our future star salesman, will certainly succeed, if his work in business management is any example of his ability. His love of debating will certainly help him in his rhosen profession. — WHS — Herbert Broad meadow Football 2, 3, 4. Class Secretary 4. Chorus 2. Senior Play 4. Herb, one of our most popular students, is well known for his swinging, sailor like gait and his broad, manly chest. Besides his ability at football, Herb is quite an actor as was shown by his part in the Senior Play. — WHS —- Marjorie Brown Chorus 4 Senior Play Usher 4. Varieties Usher 4. Marjorie, a charmingly quiet little girl from Ashaway, is particularly attractive when she greets a friend with that pleasant smile of hers. We feel that she might well apply for the position of Mary Astor’s double. - «•${ 26 -