Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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riifc Senior Year Book — 1937 Eric Keskinen Track 2. Soccer 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1, 2. Lettermen’s Club 1, 2. Kesky is a great sport fan, even though he doesn't take an ac tive part in very many games. But at noontime he may be seen at his favorite pastime—ping pong. And can he volley that ball! Some day his proficiency in this game ought to make him a professional tennis player. — WHS — Helen Leon Student Council 2, 3. Literary Ed itor Senior Board 4. Student Direr tor Senior Play. Class History 3. Music Committee Senior Prom. Hass Secretary I, 2. Basketball 2. Honor Roll 1, 2. Who did all the work on the Senior ? Ask our most intelligent firl. Unfortunately, Helen is one of those persons who do their work so well and faithfully, that, as a reward, they are Just given more work to do. She is an excellent student, a charm ing personality, and an all around good sport. She can also write g« od stories when she is given a chance. — WHS — William Madison Chorus 1, 2, 3. Bill has gained fame in W. H S. by his ability as an artist. His drawings, among his most famous Popeye and other comic heroes, can be seen at various times in many of our class rooms. Keep it up. Bill, and some day you will be able to start a funny paper of your own. — WHS — John Mnines Track 3, 4. Football 3, 4 Orches tra 2, 3, 4. Varieties 4. Senior Play 4. Generally artists and musicians are thought of as the more dreamy, delicate type but Mainsy is as vig orous at the end of a fast line on the football team as he is at the end of a tuneful piccolo. A man of va ried interests—his fund of general information is amazing. — WHS — Roger Mason Football 2, 3. Fencing I, 2. Chn rus 1, 2. Glee (Tub I, 2. Varieties 2, 3. Senior Play 3. Roger is another actor, and a good one, too- witness the redoubtable Mr Sud of The Pot Boiler. He has distinguished himself also by his e plnits in public speaking and in v.i rious roles in several well remem bered variety shows. But we re member him must in English and French classes and for his contribu tion to the general entertainment in Room 10 in home room and chorus periods. Edna Kissick Chorus 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Varieties 3. Senior Prom Committee 4. Such good nature and optimism as hers are catching. Numerous ar- the students whose cloudy days have been brightened by Eddie's” cheerful words and contagious smile. Sh.-never sound Polly Annaish; yet cheers us by just being friendly to all. — WHS — Florence Littlefield Soccer 2, 3, 4. Hockey 3, 4. Ten nis 2, 3, 4. Senior Reception Com mittee 3. Chorus 2. Usher for Vari eties 3, 4. Senior Play Committee 4 Senior Board 4. Badminton 3. Bi ketball 2, 3. Class Prophecy 4. Per sonnels 4. Any extra work to be done? Just call on our class stenographer. Teddy is always ready, willing, and able to help her classmates and teachers. This, together with a good humored giggle, helps to put Teddy near the top in our vote for the most popular girl. — WHS — Bertha Maine Chorus 2. This cheerful little busv bodv maintains her highest ambition is to be a nurse, and when we consider her optimistic and helpful man ner we feel we should certainly not mind being her patients. Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace.” — WHS — Hawley Mapot her Chorus 2. Assistant Publicity Manager 4. Assistant Accountant 4 Assistant Sales Manager 4. Hawley, our best-dressed boy, hails from Hope Valley. Even though he doesn’t care for baseball, he admires Babe Ruth. His witty remarks always come at the right time, much to the delight of the class. A willing helper and an all around good sport—that’s Hawley. — WHS — Frances Matthews Basketball 2, 3, 4. Soccer 2, 3, 4. Badminton 2, 3, 4. Tennis 2, 3, 4. Senior Reception Decorating Com mittee 3. Usher for Senior Play 3, 4. Usher for Varieties 4. Frances is one of our most ath letic girls, having been a prominent member in girls’ sports during the past three years. She hasn’t the tern per that often goes with auburn locks, but on the contrary, is always full of fun and has acquired many friends.

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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 )►-

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The Senior Year Book — 1937 Jean McLaren Sec. Student Council 2. Student Council 2, 2. Senior Board 4 Senior Play 4. Senior Reception Music Com mittee 3. I'sher for Varieties 3, 4. Usher for Prize Speaking 3. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Jean is that attractive, dark haired Scottish lassie who draws a great deal of attention. In spite of her slight air of sophistication, her popularity among her friends is well known. Her many attractive knitted garments are a result of her ability. — WHS — Claire Mitchell Chorus 3. Senior Play Usher 3. Claire's slender tallness expresses her artistic nature. Her beautiful, long fingered hands are a great asset in her fine piano playing and we feel sure she has a great future already in this line. Her sociableness has acquired for her many friends in school and out. — WHS — Th om as Moffi11 Football 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 2. Senior Prom Commit tee 4. Junior Usher 3. Chorus 2, 4. Student Council 3. Senior Play 4. Varieties 3, 4. Lettcrmen’s Club 2, 3. i “Tommy’s a curly headed blonde with a contagious grin that displays sparkling white teeth. Although h • is best known for his sportsmanship and athletic ability in baseball and football, his cheerfulness and end less optimism will bring him success in anything he undertakes. WHS — William Morris Track 2. Football 4. Chorus 2, 3. “Bill is usually seen about the high school with his Bible, a Q. S. T. Radio Magazine, and he has certainly proved his ability in that field. The boys in Bill's gym class owe him a vote of thanks for many pleasant rides to the Junior High. — WHS — Girard Nardone Chorus 1. 2. Glee Club 1, 2. Va rieties 2. Class Motto Committee 3. Orchestra 3. Honor Roll 1. Because of his rather strange actions we sometimes are not quite sure about Nardone. But we do know that for playing the saxophone, for performing chemistry and physics experiments, and for possessing a sincere, fun-loving, and robust good nature, Girard is “The Tops.” Ruth Merithew Costume Committee for Senior Play 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Chorus I, 4 By her confident and compelling manner, as well as her perservering faith, Ruth has become a conspicu ous member of her class. Active and ambitious, she is always ready to of fer her services. She has a ready sense of humor. We will long re member her persistent arguments with Mr. Sherman on Evolution. — WHS — Annie Moffitt Chorus 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Varieties 2. Publicity Manager 4 Costume Committee 3. Statistics Committee 4. Accountant 4. Assist ant Sales Manager 4. Anyone who is looking for a true friend or a good worker ran find no better example than Annie. Surely, our business management students would have been lost without her quietly efficient help. — WHS — Gloria Mongeon Chorus 1. A gay little person who looks upon the world as though it were al ways spring and never has been known to break a friendship. WHS — Carl Mgllgmaki Football 1, 2, 3. Baseball 1, 2, 3. Ravketball 1, 2. Chorus 1, 2, 3. Senior Play 3. Ever since Carl has been in High School, he has shown an undying interest in our baseball team, and in the past two years has been a star. His skillful pitching has made many opponents take the bench, which is one of the reasons for Westerly's success. Some day we expect to see him as a pitcher in the Major Leagues. WHS — Rose Nardone Chorus 2, 3, 4. Soccer 2. Basket ball 2. Tennis 2. Badminton 2. Pad die Tennis 2. In a quiet way Ro manages to overcome being Mike shy. Ro’s” winning ways and sunny smile are valuable assets to our class. Be cause of her pleasant disposition and lovable character, we feel sure she will go places in the business world. -■ { 32 ) •-