Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 Quentin Desimone Chorus 2, 3, 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2. Cheer Leader 4. Ar counting Manager Senior Play 4. Asst. Sales Manager Variety Show 4. Asst. Publicity Manager Concert 4. Sales Manager Prize Speaking 4. QtiiV interest in athletics is evi deneed not only by his enthusiastic school spirit as a member of the cheering squad of W. H. S., but by his skill as a player on the soccer team. We feel sure that he will go far in the world of sports. — WHS — Charles Eckhard Track 2. Chorus 1. Varieties 2. Senior Ball Committee 2. Hi Y 2, 3. We first knew Eckhard as a quiet, good looking boy, but soon discovered that he possessed a dry humor which suited his personality. His fine manners and neat habits char acterize him as a gentleman. WHS — Peter Emanuel Cross Country 1. 2. Track 1, 2. Chorus I, 2, 3. Glee Club 1. Cam era Club 1. Emanuel will make an excellent aviator if it is true that the best in that profession would rather listen to the hum of the motor than their own useless prattle. Concentration is another of his strong points which will be of great advantage in this high profession. — WHS — Joseph Gavitt Chorus 1. 2, 3. Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Senior Board 4 Varieties 2, 3. Senior Play. Honor Roll 1, 2. With a book in hand and a joke on the tip of his tongue, Joe has made his way through high school with remarkable success. Joe’s pet subject is Algebra. Logarithms, extraneous roots, quadratics are to him as simple as ABC to the rest of us. And here is a friendly note of warning to the teachers: Bewarp! for Joe’s supreme desire is to be a teacher in the Westerly High School. — WHS — Eleanor Gordon Senior Play 4. This cute, neatly attired little lady, although living in the town of our rival school, had the good taste to come t« us when she left Roch ester early in her Senior year. As Marcia” in our prize play, High ness, she evinced all the qualities of a true princess. “•si 29 }s« - Evelyn Du four Chorus 4. Usher Senior Play 4. Soccer 3. Lefty, of the dancing feet and willing smile, is just another pleas ing example of Ashaway's contribution to our class. May Lefty’s ’ dancing feet carry her on to success in everything she undertakes. — WHS — Irene Ellsworth Chorus 1. Martha C. Babcock 2. Irene is a conscientious girl whose quietness is caused by thought, not idle thought either, for due to her versatile nature she is our only girl physicist and a commendable poetess. WHS — Elvira Faitani Chorus 2, 4. Variety Show 4. Vera has many admirers be cause of her strong determination to accomplish everything she under takes. Failure is no part of Vera’s nature —if she can help it. WHS — Louise Genese Chorus 2, 3, 4. Varieties 4. Even if Louise is the smallest girl in the class, good things come in small packages. She is fond of mil sic and has an excellent voice. Who knows? Some day we may be hear ing Louise in the Talkies—a second Jeanette MacDonald. — WHS — Kenneth Gould Student Council 1, 2. Soccer 3. Kenny is a fisherman of the very highest type, as the few fishes left ;n Narragansett Bay will most solemnly affirm. He is also interested in squirrel pies and digging potatoes. His is a strong silent personality which has won him many admirers of the fairer sex. We hear that in some cases this admiration is returned, but not, we venture to sug gest, in the form of poetry.

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Tiie Senior Year Book — 1937 Hope Clarke Although Hope does not make friends easily, those who really know her like her very much. Her loyalty and winning smile help to keep these friends. Silence is golden. — WHS — Hazel Clemens Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Senior Play Usher 4. Honor Roll 2. Any time and any place Hazel s seen reading, the odds are that the book in her hand is a history. Her splendid recitations in this subjert are the proof of long hours of study. Despite her studious habits, she has time for a small group of intimate friends who often voice their wish fur patience and perseverance such as hers. — WHS — Raymond Crandall Soccer 2, 3. Track 3. Baseball 3. Whenever there are a few mo ments to spare before school, in the morning or in the aftermxm, Ray is buried within the pages of a thick bvok, reading an interesting novel. At least we know that he is not wasting his time, since books are a source of wisdom. — WHS — David Crockett Soccer 1. Fencing 1. Chorus 1. Senior Play. Hi Y Club 2. 3. Senior Board. Photography Club 1. Someday in the not too distant fu ture, you will probably return home after a hard day's work, drop into an easy chair and read the news of the day as seen by David Crock ett—for it is David’s present desire to be editor of The Westerly Sun. His cheerful, persevering nature will probably attain for him the ful fillment of his desires. — WHS — A lexander Cruickshank Track 1, 2, 3. Cross Country 2, 3 Football 3. Chorus 1, 2, 3. Stu dent Council 3. Lettermen's Club 1, 2 Alex is a good friend and an industrious scholar who is always trying to accomplish some hard task. Whenever we are planning to have a test, he writes down the important statements and learns them. Success will be his if he keeps this perseverance. Charlotte Clemens Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2. Senior Play 4. Statistics Committee 4. Charlotte contributed her share to the success of the Senior plays by ably directing the drama ‘‘Highness. Since she possesses an artistic tern peramrnt and much musical ability, she naturally greatly enjoys good music, which we are sure will always lie a source of infinite pleasure to her. — WHS — Willard Conklin Cross Country Manager 3. Senior Play 3. Camera Club 3. Willard's a jack of all trades and a master of many. His special in terests are photography, solving in tricate algebra problems with great ease, and writing g M»d poetry on or rasion. He is also a master of the tennis racquet, and an excellent actor, as those who saw the play Drums of Death certainly know. — WHS — Ruth Crandall Usher for Concert 4. Senior Board 4. Chorus 3. Senior Reception Com inittee 3. Senior Play Committee 4. Rosey presents an always im maculate appearance, such perfection in grooming as is often the dismay of more careless students. A hap Py outlook on life makes her the ideal companion at all times and un der all circumstances. Her friend ship is truly to be treasured. — WHS — Althea Crowther Dobby’s” large, expressive eyes and quiet attitude do not adequate ly describe this petite demoiselle, for one has to see her in action on a dance floor to realize the perfect rhythm she possesses. Her artistic ability presents itself not only in drawing class but also in her attrac tive attire. — WHS — Benjamin F. Demario Chorus 2, 4. We shall never forget that joy ful, optimistic character of our friend “the Count.” Often he has demonstrated his extreme generos ity by buying candy to share with his pals. Although Benny has never taken part in high school sports, he has a real admiration for baseball and it is understood that he can play the game extremely well. Our hopes are with him in his ambition to become a “great leaguer.” -4 28 )?► -

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 Margaret Greenmail Marge's” timely and witty wise cracks are made far more effective by the straight face she manages to maintain even when everyone else is convulsed with laughter. Her collegiate attitude and power of endur ing friendship make her an unusual personage. — WHS — Dorothy Heath Orchestra 3, 4. Soccer 4. Hockey 4. Basketball 4. Badminton 4. Class Will Committee 4. This friendly lass, '‘Dot, can easily boast of many friends among her classmates. We have heard her play and have seen her nimble fingers fly up and down the keyboard. Her performance leaves no doubt in our minds that she well deserved the title the class voted her, Class Musician. — WHS — Geirge Howard Chorus 1, 2. Everybody in Algebra class has heard of the famous Howard The ories and everybody knows their originator and his faculty for liven ing up that same Algebra class. Ev erybody also knows a certain gra Ford sedan and its wanderings and ramblings about town. Oh young Lorhinvar has come out of the west. WHS — Ruth Hunter Chorus 2. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Basket ball 2, 3. Badminton 2, 3. Tennis 3, 4. Senior Play. Senior Reception Committee 3. Usher for Class Night 3. Usher for Varieties 4. Senior Board 4. Personnels 4. Hockey 3, 4. Ruth is not only our best dressed girl but one of our most popular classmates. She takes a keen inter est in athletics and her sparkling smile and charming personality make her exceedingly attractive. — WHS — Walter ha skew ski When there are any discussions brought up in class, they are read ily quelled by Walter with his orig inal theories and self compiled sta tistics. This is especially so if the discussion is on farming, on which he is a recognized authority. A ngeline G r is pi no Basketball 4. Chorus 2, 4. Although Angeline is inclined to be quiet, she most certainly can be full of fun on occasion, as her friends will testify. Her qualities of conscientiousness and dependability will be invaluable to her in her chos en profession of nursing. — WHS — Thelma Hill Unfortunately. Thelma left us to ward the end of her last year. We sincerely hope, however, that she will be able to obtain one of these yearbooks, and, if so, we herewith extend to her our most hearty good wishes for the future! — WHS — Raymond Howard Chorus 2, 3. Teddy” is inclined to be bash ful in school. That adjective does not apply to him when school is dismissed, however. You will se him playing either football or base ball down on Beach Street, any time after three fifteen, any day in the week. WHS — Sara lacoi Soccer 2, 3. 4. Basketball 2, 3. 4 Badminton 2, 3, 4. Paddle Tennis 2, 3. 4 Hockey 3. 4. Chorus 2. 3. 4 Senior Play 4. Gift Committee 4 Senior Board 4. Class Ring Commit tee 2. Student Patrol 3. Usher for Varieties 4 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Ital ian Dante Prize 3. Although Sara's performance as Mr -. Pencil in the Senior Play was excellent, it was no better than her usual standard of work. Sara is a favorite of the teachers because of her willingness to help them at all times. — WHS — Claire Keane Usher for Concert 4. Basketball 3, 4. Varieties 4. Senior Play 4. Senior Prom Committer 3. Claire, one of our most original girls, is individual, to say the least. Her rapacity for loyalty and sincer itv is greatly admired by Ker friends. She will long be remembered for her artistic performance in the Senior Play as she will for her charming appearance. We shall all miss you extremely, Claire. -■■ ( 30 )►-