Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1939 volume:

tHratcrUi Ifligfj drljool Westerly, 2Uuii)e island pnior ypeir ©oak 1939 Faculty l jt to Right BACK ROW James Federico Ira Stopford I loll ice Stevens Joel Sherman Rolx rt Mudftc Prentice Kenyon MIDDLE ROW Mary Dolan Lillian Fallon Theresa Mataresc Margaret MeWeeney W. H. S. MultUr Rot (Cant.) Charles K. Mason Gertrude Kingsley Mary F.ndicott Irene Warner FROM ROW Sibyl Leach Verne Walker Hilda Houston Dagmar Aim la retta Belmont Lillian Ruisi Kathryn Sturtevant Dorothy Hanson MR. CHARLES E. MASON. Principal - i )►- tVe dedicate this lust work of our united class to one who has directed ns with wisdom in the capacity of teacher and coach. Our associations with him have keen lightened by humor and seasoned with wit. May the future Westerly High School classes have the benefit of his fine and understanding influence. The Senior Year Book — 19.19 Standing—Joseph Cappuccio, Betty C'hampliti. Hester Sims, Harriet King, William Anderson. Rita Alexander. Stanley Suddarth, Kthcl Vredenburg, James Harvey. Virginia Anderson, Philip Greene. Irene Bromley, dendon Perrin, Josephine Santoro. Fiammetta Donati. Betty kuglcr. lxji Maincs. Miss Aim. Miss Hanson. Seated—Jessie Sawyer. Grace Harwich. Rose DeSimone. Angela Nardone. Prudence Dower, Ruth Whitford, Florence Tamer. Ann Pcngcllcv. On Floor— Alfred Bcrarducci, Lena Strawderman. Mildred Link, Jessie Mitchell, Dorothy Nichols, Adelaide Sanders, Sylvester Rose. §ntinr Snarii Editor-in-Chief ........................................................Angela Nardone Assistant............................................................ Joseph Cappuccio Literary Board........................................................... Lois Maines Virginia Anderson, Ruth Whitford Rita Alexander, Stanley Suddarth Alumni Department ............... Jessie Mitchell, Philip Greene, Dorothy Nichols Exchanges ....................... Josephine Santoro, Betty Champlin, Hester Sims Tattles ............................................ Prudence Dower, Ann Pengelley Here and There .................................. Jean Sherman, Margaret Rodger Daily Flashes ................... Florence Tamer, Jessie Sawyer, Grace Harwick Girls’ Athletics ................................... Mildred Link, Fiammetta Donati Boys’ Athletics .................................. William Anderson, James Harvey Art ................... Betty Kugler, Ethel Vredenburg, Adelaide Sanders, G. Perrin Business Manager ............................................... Robert Vredenburg Advertising . . Rose DeSimone, Irene Bromley, Sylvester Rose, Alfred Berarducci Subscriptions ......................................Lena Strawderman, Harriet King Mimeograph Operators .................................Claire Cercena. Helen Bromley Advisors ........................................... Miss Dorothy Hanson. Miss Aim - 5{5)5- GRADUATING CLASS (Hlasi - We salute our high school and we cheer her Our youthful voices to her raise, And we thank her for the life she taught us In our grandest of high school days. Hail to thee. Our glorious mother, high school! Hear our praises—hear us sing. Thought of years we’ve spent within your portals Dearest mem’ries to us will bring. “Iffail tii Mrfltcrlg” Mem’ries we will always carry with us, The happy thoughts time can’t erase. We will cheer the march of other footsteps That will soon come to take our place. CHORUS---------------------------- To the sound of echoing high school footsteps We will march, and wo’ll ever be Striving always for the right. Loyal to your Blue and White, Hail to thee, our Westerly! —Lois Maines. Tin: Senior Year Book — 1939 (Dmtfrnta Governor Samuel Ward High School Building . . 2 Faculty .... 3 Dedication .... . 4 Senior Board 5 Class Picture .... . 6 Class Song .... 6 President’s Address . . 8 “The Thirtv-Niners” 9 Class Colors, Motto . 19 Class Poem .... 19 Class Statistics . 20 Class Pictures . 21-34 Student Council • 35 The Orchestra 35 “Pirates of Penzance” • 36 “Mrs. Bumpstcad-Leigh” 37 Snapshots ..... 38-41 The Football Team 43 The Cross-Country Team • 43 Basketball Team (Yfarsity and Jayvees) 44 Pile Baseball Team • 40 Autographs ...... 4748 Advertising ..... 49-62 Band ....... 42 Business Management . 42 Girls’ Hockey . . . . . 45 Girls’ Soccer ..... . 45 Track Team . . . . . 46 i 7 K - The Senior Year Book — 19.39 Jlrmtont a Abftmsa Citizens, faculty, and fellow students of Westerly High School: We, the Class of 1939, extend to you a most enthusiastic welcome to our long-awaited evening of merriment. We also wish to thank you sincerely for the fine cooperation which you have shown us during our pleasant but strenuous hours in the beautiful building, your gift to our class and to those to come. It has been largely through your kindly, sympathetic spirit that we have been able to keep the tradition of our school activities above par. The time has at last come when we have to leave our beloved teachers who have guided us so well these past three years to this fitting climax. The sincerity and tireless work of our faculty have made them respected by all. With such an unusual teaching staff, we feel assured we are well equipped to meet the world’s problems. To the citizens of the town of Westerly, we feel much indebtedness for our splendid new high school, so far superior to most other schools in Rhode Island towns of this size. Our prominent alumni have again our almost exhausted thanks. They have shown their generosity by equipping our up-to-date gymnasium with an electric scoreboard which has enormously increased the interest and attendance at basketball games. We feel very proud of it. Now, friends, I must leave you to go to my home, as I have invited some of my classmates over this evening for a last get-together and celebration. Will you join us? —WALTER MILLER. The Senior Year Book — 1939 (Ihr Styirtg-Ninera” Art ©nr (Scene opens at Walter Miller’s home. Walter is walking around the room arranging things, when Bill Anderson, the butler, enters.) BILL—The Misses Mildred Link, Ruth Whitford, Josephine Santoro, and Florence Tamer, sir! WALT—Very well, Kitson, show them in. BILL—Very good, sir! (Enter girls) WALT—Well, hello, everyone. (Chorus of hello’s) You’re a little later than I expected. RUTH—I thought I’d never get here. I was studying history—. JOSEPHINE—As usual. RUTH—Then the girls came, and I had to rush to get ready! WALT—Well, I’m glad you all came. The rest will be here soon. Make yourselves comfortable, girls. MILLIE!—It was nice of you, Walt, to invite us over, so that wp could get together once more before we graduate! FLORENCE—Yes! I can tell you, everyone of us is going to miss Westerly High School, the companionship of our friends, and the understanding of our teachers! It’ll be a sad day when we part, perhaps to meet our classmates only occasionally. WALT—As President of the Class for three years, I can say it was composed of a grand group of boys and girls. The class had many talented persons in it, and I know W. H. S. isn't going to be ashamed to point them out as graduates. JOSEPHINE—(Looking out the window.) Here come Ginny and the rest. BILL—Misses Virginia Anderson, Hester Sims, and Mr. Emilio Guarino. (They enter and are greeted by a lively chorus.) WALTER—Now that we’re all here, what’ll we do? Play games? (Chorus of Yes’s and no’s. No’s prevalent.) GINNY—No! Let’s just talk. I’d much rather chat with my classmates than act like a two-year-old! FLORENCE—Well, why not have some music? Almost all the solos in the “Pirates of Penzance” operetta were sung by Seniors. RUTH—Yes, that’s a good idea. MILLIE—Let’s hear some! BILL—Come on, Emilio! EMILIO—Well, all right, you asked for it! (Sings) MILLIE—Say, Bill—I mean, Kitson. are we going to get something to drink? How about some ginger ale? BILL—O. K.—I mean—very good. Mill. JOSEPHINE—And some candy! BILL—Yes, miss, (sarcastically) FLORENCE—Bring some sandwiches too, and after that, we’ll relent, Bill, and let you join us. MILLIE—It doesn’t seem possible. We’ve been Seniors for a whole year, and was it fun! WALT—(Who has gone out—returns.) What are you getting so excited about Ginny? GINNY—(Incoherently reading newspaper.) L-l-look! Tomorrow is the opening day of the World’s Fair! Oh, boy! See, it says so, right here. (Everyone rushes to peer over her shoulder.) FLORENCE—Swell! Let’s all go! WALT—Boy! Rollercoasters! BILL—Ferris wheels! MILLIE—Fortunetellers! Clowns! GINNY—Pop-corn! Icecream! Favors! JOSEPHINE—That’s all very nice. But I’m not covered by insurance and I suspect this Fair is going to be pretty dangerous. Suppose we don’t come back alive? Suppose the Ferris wheel seats fall out! Suppose the roller coaster doesn’t work or works too fast! Gosh, suppose some of - 9 Tiie Senior Year Book — 1939 those gypsies kidnap us? Or a clown sets a firecracker under us? FLORENCE—Now you’ve got us down in the dumps. I can see how you happened to be chosen “the most pessimistic” in our class! What in the world is going to make a gypsy kidnap us? You might think we were all beauties or millionaires! MILLIE—Just the same, it sounds pretty dangerous to me. Say, I’ve got an idea. Remember that class will that was drawn up? In case anything does happen, we’d better make sure that everything in it is bequeathed just right. WALT—I remember having it drawn up, but I’ve forgotten the exact provisions of the will. MILLIE—Well, we could call our lawyer and have him read it for us! Try to get him here, Bill. (Exit Bill.) JOSEPHINE—That’s a good idea! I feel a little better now. I’ll know that if we don’t come back alive, the Juniors and Sophomores will be getting their just dues. FLORENCE—Huh! Those ought to consist of a teething ring and a rattle! WALT—Let’s do something until the lawyer gets here. I have the class poem in my scrap-book. Shall we have that read ? EVERYONE—Sure! Anything! (Poem is read.) BILL—(Enters.) The lawyer says he’ll be right up. He lives just around the corner on the next street. RUTH—Let’s make plans for the Fair! Shall we all go together? GINNY—Yes, let’s. We’ll all meet at Walter’s house and take the bus together. (Door bell rings.) FLORENCE—Oh! oh! Here comes the lawyer. I’ll answer. (Enter Cappuccio in full regalia. Briefcase under arm.) CAPPUCCIO—I realized the necessity of easing this moment of anxiety, as it is not usual for a will to be read before the death of the testators, I’m in extreme apprehension as to the propriety and legality of such procedure. MILLIE—The Class of ’39 will never die, so we might just as well hear the will now, as never! JOSEPHINE—(Aside) He’s just a shyster, and I bet it’ll cost us plenty to satisfy him for this extra trip! JOSEPH—Not at all, Madam! Not at all! I shall consider it a great favor to accommodate the Class of ’39 once more! WALT—I guess that’ll be enough! If you’re going to accommodate well, hurry up and do it! (Joe gives him a pitying glance, and takes an exasperatingly long time to extricate will from briefcase, for which he has difficulty finding the key. Then with much ceremony he unwraps will and with a slow glance at every tense face, begins.) Class Will As Executor of the Class of 1939, the privilege and solemn duty of announcing officially this Last Will and Testament falls on me. Because of the fact that 1 can scarcely view the document without tears, it behooves me to put on my spec-tagoogles in order to perform this important and burdensome duty with which 1 am confronted. We, the Class of 1939, being entirely mentally sound, well balanced, trustworthy, honest, loyal, and thrifty, do hereby formulate this, our Last Will and Testament, declaring null and void all similar documents formerly promulgated by us. Therefore, we shall at once delve into the contents and dispense with the sobs and tears as soon as possible. We, the Class of 1939, bequeath our qualities and treasured possessions as follows : Item 1. We leave Mr. Maxwell alone in his glory, as the best janitor who has ever pushed a broom. Item 2. We, the Senior Class, bequeath the Rock Maples, which almost sent the class into another depression, to whoever may find their shade beneficial. Item 3. I, the squeaky desk in Room 27, will be waiting for some quiet Sophomore history student. Item 4. We, the 39ers, will Mortimer the Skeleton, who is located in the Biology Lab, to Mr. Mudge because of their constant companionship throughout the year. We do this because we feel that only they are able to understand each other. Item 5. I, Joseph Cappuccio, having been duly intrusted to draw up, compile, 8( io )§►- Tiif. Senior Year Book — 1939 and establish this our Last Will, do hereby designate the following personal belongings of the members of the Class of 1939 to our ardent admirers, the Juniors and Sophomores. 1. 1, Walt Miller, do hereby bequeath a free tuition to any physical education culture school in the East, to the incoming president of the Senior Class, in order that he may attain sulficient muscular power to conduct an orderly class meeting. 2. I, Jim Rose, confer a share of my interest in Beach Street on whomever 1 deem worthy. 3. We, Hester Sims and Emilio Guari-no, bequeath our melodious and extraordinary voices to the W. H. S. chorus. 4. We, Prudy Dower and Bud Saunders, bequeath our profound interest in agricultural matters, especially little pigs, to Grace Harwick and Stanley Gould. 5. I, Harry Tourtelotte, will my rickety Model T Ford to Miss Fallon, who is in dire need of a dependable car. 6. I. Millie Link, will my terpsichorean grace to George Mearns. 7. We, Joe Vocatura and John Drew, bequeath our scientific wizardy to Everett Larkin, who is plotting to ostracize science from his curriculum. 8. I, Lois Maines, bestow my brilliant, magnificent red hair in all its glory, together with my equal brilliance, and magnificence in studies, on Russell Brown, who should prove a worthy successor. 9. We, Rita Paldino and Phillie DeSimone, bequeath our deep, true, sincere, loyal, unaffected, unswerving, ardent, beautiful friendship to Winnie and Ruth Stenhouse, who, we feel, will cherish and keep their friendship as we have ours. 10. We, Alfred Berarducci, Patsy Gentile, and Sam Fusaro, will our positions as assistants to Mr. Paterson, to T. Ber-ardo of the Junior Class, who, we know, will be a famous business man some day. 11. I, Mary Carlson, leave my blonde locks and fair complexion to Mary Mor-rone, disproving the saying “Beautiful but Dumb.” 12. We, Dorothy Clark, Theresa Perra, and Anna Murano, bequeath our mouselike silence to those three noisy Sopho- mores, Dorothy Stopello, Ida Grills, and Frances Boyington. 13. I, George Trovato, will all my serious, solemn, earnest, thoughtful, important, weighty, ponderous, grave meditations to Wally Latham of the Sophomore Class. 14. I, Joe Pucci, bequeath the assurance of being a one-woman man to Ralph Spargo of the Junior Class. 15. We, Ginny Anderson and Dabby Dabrowski, leave our 5 o’clock date with Dick Tracy to Carolyn Browning and Miriam Anderson, in hope that they will be as quick in mind as they are with the trigger. 16. I, Betty Champlin, leave my petite, airy walk to Joe Mex” Mahfood of the Junior Class. 17. We, Ruth Whitford and Florence Tamer, will our writing ability to Miss Hanson to be kept in reserve for emergency cases when next year’s Seniors suffer a literary depression. 18. We, Frank James Sposato, Frank Paul Sposato, and Angelo James Sposato, bequeath our second names to the teachers of W. H. S. to that they can always keep us straight when they read of our great achievements in the world of tomorrow. 19. I, James Stretch Harvey, leave my versatility to Dave Parnigoni of the Junior Class. 20. I, Ernest Vetelino, bequeath my curly hair, lock by lock, to all my fair admirers in the high school. 21. I, Ray Smith, bequeath my red hair to anyone who, I feel, will like my shade rather than his own. 22. I, Joe Langworthy, bestow my skill on the baseball diamond upon Joe Capalbo, my protege. 23. I, Rita Alexander, bequeath my ability as an authoress to John Matarese with the hope that it will be useful in the publication of next year’s “Seniors.” 24. I, Josephine Santora, leave my love for argument to Ray Hindle of the Junior Class, trusting that he will not overburden Mr. Mudge with it. 25. I. Joe Bingley, leave my Camay complexion to the girls of the Junior Class. 26. I, Clifford Fusaro, bequeath my -4 n - The Senior Year Book — 1939 graceful mien on the ballroom floor to Michael Spezzano, the idol of Friday dances. 27. I, I’Lee Rippetoe, leave my lorgnette and all it suggests as to dramatic ability to Phyllis Langworthy. 28. I, Louis Giorno, deed my gigantic size to Joe Hazard to be used with care in the football field. 29. We, John Reardon and John F'lah-erty, bestow our romantic lyrics and fantastic tales on Clarence DePaola, whose meek manner conceals his true poetic nature. 30. I, Rose DeSimone, bestow my baby tactics, in addition to the sweets and lol-lypops I have not yet consumed, on Ting Donati. 31. I, Sultana Koulbanis, confer my enthusiastic pow’ers in athletics on Betty Langworthy, a promising young Junior. 32. I, Kenneth Taylor, bequeath my title, Duke of Ashaway, to my baby brother, Dan Taylor. 33. I, Patrick Visgilio, bequeath my collection of tardy slips, acquired because of the constant admiration of many a charming maiden, to Charlie Peckham, wrho is reputed to possess a collection second only to my own. 34. I, Sylvester Cofone, will full possession and ownership of the Red Stone Filling Station and vicinity, including all public buildings, junk yards, and stables, to Frank Gencarelli, my present minister of foreign affairs. 35. I, Joe Cappuccio, bequeath my hereditary love for oratory, music, dramatics, and student government to my younger brother, Patsy Cappuccio, of the Sophomore Class, realizing that no one but a Cappuccio is mentally equipped to fill my place with becoming dignity. We do hereby appoint Mr. Mason and Sara Iacoi, w'ho perhaps know’ more about the laudable records of our class than any other persons and who have always shown a benevolent interest in us, the sole administrator and administratrix of this, our Last Will and Testament, in witness whereof, we the Class of ’39, the testators, have to this, our final Testament, inscribed in a lengthy scroll, set our hand and seal this tenth day of May, Anno Domini one thousand nine hundred and “39.” - JO-JO LINK CORPORATION. JOE—Now that w’e’ve disposed of that and my mind is more at ease, may we have some entertainment? WALTER—I’ve asked Angela Nardone and Lois Maines to bring their instruments. (Bell rings) I guess the girls are here now. (Bill answers door. Enter Angela and Lois with instruments.) EVERYONE—Hello! MILLIE—Oh, play something for us, please, before you sit down and are too comfortable. LOIS—Well, you might give me a chance to rest after lugging this “dog-house” all the way up here! ANGELA—You may have a “doghouse,” but this “squeakalin” wasn’t exactly light! JOSEPHINE—Won’t you play for us now, Lois? (Lois plays) BILL—Now’ let’s have your contribution, Angela! (Angela plays) FLORENCE—I hate to spoil the fun, but wre can’t very well go to the fair if W'e have to study for that big history test Miss Leach is going to give us day after tomorrow. CHORUS—What history test? First w'e’ve heard about it. RUTH—Don’t you remember? It’s on the Class of ’39. We’re supposed to study dates, elections, famous people, battles, literature, and .... CHORUS—Ohhhh . . . . ! MILLIE—Say, I’ve an idea! Instead of staying away from the fair tomorrow, let’s review the history now and take advantage of the fact that we have brilliant students here to help us. GINNY—We’d better go about this systematically. What are the dates? FLORENCE—1936 was the first one. The Class of ’39 w'as the last to enter the old high school as a Sophomore group. RUTH—What candidates won in the election of 1936? GINNY—Walt Miller was President; Ernest Saunders, Vice-President; Jessie Sawyer, Treasurer; and Jean Williams, Secretary. 12 )jt— The Senior Year Book — 19.39 FLORENCE—Angela Nardone was the only Sophomore on the “Senior” Board; Joseph Bingley was another famous personage—he made the baseball team in his Sophomore year. We girls ought to remember him because he was the handsomest man in the book. Then, too, there was an epidemic of melancholia because the beloved and much revered Miss Laura E. Mclntire retired. That resulted in the great flood of 1937, caused by the tears of her students and friends. That producer of fine dramas, Miss Morwenna Tellier, inspired Joseph Cappuccio and George Tro-vato, Sophomores, to win first and second prizes, respectively, in Prize Speaking. WALT—Well, I guess we can remember that, but what else happened? JOSEPHINE—Who was the famous essayist who won the airmail contest and made a through trip to Washington in 1938? Name was something like Alexandria. RUTH—Rita Alexander; and do you remember the celebrated woman orator who won prize speaking that year? GINNY—Oh, I know, Angela Nardone! And because of the depression the national debt wasn’t paid, and the class was Promless! RUTH—Miller was inaugurated for a second term in 1937; and his cabinet consisted of Jessie Sawyer, Treasurer, and Jim Harvey, Secretary. The Vice-President was Carlton Weall. FLORENCE—The W. H. S. network presented an amateur hour in which Prudence Dower won secondary honors; and two Chinese coolies, “Sing Loo” Bud Saunders and “Chop Suey” Jim Harvey originated their popular version of “Chop Sticks.” BILL—I guess they did originate it, and terminate it, too, for they never played anything else at their subsequent public appearances. MILLIE—In the Chemistry Contest of 1938 the team took third place; and a titian-head named Lois Maines captured girls’ first prize. Among the celebrated foreign visitors were Angela Nardone and Anna Murano, who tied for the Junior Dante Prize. JOSEPHINE—And didn’t James Harvey win the Hi-Y cup, awarded for versatility and personality? WALT—Yes! Then, too, there was a sudden transition in the printing industry with the change from the old-type printed “Senior” to the more original mimeographed magazine. GINNY—Oh, gosh, there’s another election to remember. Because of his extreme popularity, Walt Miller was elected President for a third term, overruling all customary proceedings. Who were the others? JOE—Oh, 1 recall that election. The Vice-President was James Harvey; the Treasurer was William Anderson; and Angela Nardone was the Secretary. RUTH—In spite of the devastating hurricane, this remarkable class met its obligations and had a Senior Prom. FLORENCE—Yes! Yes! And that’s the year that a new political organization was formed by the girls, who were exasperated by the inactivity of the boys. Led by a Senior Suffragette President, Sultana Koulbanis, the Leaders’ Club cooperated in producing scrapbooks and working out a new point system, and .... MILLIE—Now wait a minute 'til I get this down. RUTH—Then there was a party split causing a Civil War. The girls used all their subtle weapons to lure masculine allies. The termination of the strife culminated in a drawn battle in which they tossed a basketball-gas bomb at each other. FLORENCE—Finally peace reigned between the parties, for they united in a May Formal. BILL—Don’t forget the Olympics. She’s bound to ask us about them. The crosscountry won the state championship, and Captain Cappuccio set a new record. And don’t you remember the keen competition in the half-mile between James Harvey of Westavia and Homer Tripp of Stonasia, and Harvey’s glorious victory? WALT—. . . . and Carlton Weall was the only one to get a sweater in football. EMILIO—. . . . and the band was organized. BILL—Say, what happened February '3 The Senior Year Book — 1939 13, 1939? I can never remember the importance of that date. CHORUS OF GIRLS—“Red” Hepburn landed! BOYS—Ohhh! GINNY—Patriotism was given a great boost, too. Rita Alexander won the essay contest sponsored by the Elks Club on “Americanism”; and Ethel Vredenburg, the poster contest on the same subject. Yes, and the local delegate to the Daughters of the American Revolution was Angela Nardone. WALT—The 1938 hurricane caused the planting of many trees in 1939. Among those cooperating in this constructive movement was the Senior Class which left three rock maples to Westerly High School, its President so aptly suggesting. “May their shade keep our memory green in the years to come.” RUTH—Miss I’Lee Rippetoe, the latest movie find, was discovered by talent scouts Art (Scene opens with the people from the first act walking around, looking at the different booths at the World's Fair.) MILLIE—I'm stiff from that long ride, but I can’t wait to see the Fair. Let’s go over and see what’s in this booth. It looks mightv interesting. RITA—Oh, look! The World of Tomorrow! Come on, let’s go in here. I’ve always wanted to know what the future has in store for me. Lois, why don’t you come with me? You’re eager to learn your fate, aren’t you? LOIS—Yes, of course. I’ll go in with you. RAY—May I come, too? Lois—Yes, we’ll need a chaperon! Here goes! (They go through the doorway of World of Tomorrow) (Prudy comes in humming “Little Sir Echo,” looking for her echo. Bud is behind the Perisphere whistling. He peeks around the corner, and Prudy sees him. He comes out and whistles while Prudy sings. They are both dressed in Swiss costumes.) while taking the lead in a school play, “Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh,” in which she was ably supported by Joseph Cappuccio, Betty Kugler, Ernest Saunders, Prudence Dower, Florence Tamer, Clifford Fusaro, Pauline Merrill, Angela Nardone, Joseph Pucci, and William Anderson, and Patrick Visgilio. My, that was a play! FLORENCE—And wasn’t Mrs. Van Horn an inspiring coach? And I think the only other things we have to remember are the memorable names Angela Nardone, Valedictorian, and Ruth Whitford, Salutatorian. CHORUS—Whew! .... It’s about time we came to an end of the achievements of that class. Talk about the ancient Greeks! GINNY—Let’s hear a song from Hester before we go. This history has half killed me; and besides, we have to get up early to go to the fair. (Curtain after song) Qlmo GEORGE—Now, folks, be sure to get your souvenirs over here at this booth. (Jessie and Angela in the booth distribute gifts to the people on the stage in the form of souvenirs from the country which they are representing. Rita, Lois and Ray come out of the World of Tomorrow.) LOIS—We’ve so many exciting things to tell you! RAY—Just think, in our excursion into the World of Tomorrow, we found out what everybody in our class will be doing ten years from now. RITA—Quiet, everyone. Listen! I have to admit I did get lost in there, but it was such a beautiful place I didn’t mind. First I came upon a big city. The buildings were very tall, streamlined structures exhibiting a severe and modernistic type of architecture. There were the cutest little shops, so colorful and gay they seemed to beckon to everyone to come in and visit. I stepped up to a very distinguished-looking young man to inquire as to my whereabouts (confidentially, I think it was his moustache that made him look so distinguished) and after a second look, I dis- A 14 ►- The Senior Year Book — 1939 covered it to be our own Pat Visgilio, who, as a prominent and prosperous Doctor of Medicine, was returning from a meeting with the board of trustees from his own hospital. He offered to show me the city. Just then his chauffeur drove up in the latest streamline model limousine, and I found him to be none other than Louis Giorno. On our way through the city I remarked to Pat on the large number of chain stores, and was especially interested in the name of them—“Great International Stores, Inc., William Anderson, President.” Pat suggested we stop for tea at “Dottie’s Tea Shop” owned and operated by Dottie Tet-low. She had four very charming waitresses, all graduates of Florence Kennedy’s Hostess Academy, who were quickly identified as the Misses Jean Williams, Charlotte Spear, Frances Weeden, and Juliet Capalbo. I noticed particularly that Miss Williams was very busy at a table occupied by many honorable gentlemen whq proved to be members of the Bachelors’ Club, Ronnie Carlson presiding. Other familiar faces at that table were those of Walter Brown, and Johnston Hepburn. After stopping to chat a few minutes with each of them, we made our way to the car but were stopped by a newsboy yelling “Extra! Extra!” and guess what it was all about! Lois Maines had won the Nobel Prize for contributing most nobly to the literary field, both in prose and poetry. Such grand news! I was thrilled. This sudden pause also caused me to glance across the street to a building exhibiting a sign which read, “Join Our School of Singing, Dancing, and Dramatics Under the Supervision of Miss Prudy Dower, D. G. A.” (Doctor of Graceful Arts). That was all I needed. We immediately crossed the street and entered the building. We didn’t see Prudy, however, as she had just recently signed a radio contract and was away at the studio. But her attractive assistants, the Misses Connie Phillips, Gil-da Garafolo, and Betty Champlin, were carrying on very nicely. Jean Crockett was seated at the piano fingering the keys in great style. Speaking of the graceful arts, Pat told me that if I were staying longer, he would take me to Hollywood to see I’lee Rippe-toe, the latest find in the movie industry, and Janet Macomber, the chief make-up expert there. Francis Card was there, also, taking a screen test. Now he will have more female admirers than ever. But as time did not permit my seeing these old friends of mine, I was contented simply to hear such wonderful news about them. As we left that building, I saw two very-familiar names on the door of a large office: Berarducci and Fusaro, Certified Public Accountants. I began to realize then that our class was certainly getting places. On our approaching the car again. Pat murmured in a low tone, “Don’t look now. but those two young ladies coming out of the Parisian Style Shop are this season’s most popular debutantes, Joy Beattie and Mary K. Robertson. I hardly recognized them. But they recognized me and came over to the car. They could scarcely wait to tell me that Josephine Santoro and Joe Cappuccio had won the National Debating and Oratorical Contest. We invited them to come along, but they had to decline our offer as they were on their way to the dock to say good-bye to Jim Harvey, who was sailing to Europe to serve for a year as exchange professor at the Sorbonne. We headed for the outskirts of the city and on our way passed many little unique pop-corn stands all under the sole ownership of Harold Howard. Hr had some good assistants, too—Bill Burdick and George Fish. A little farther on, we passed a laboratory in which James Beebe, biologist, and John Drew, physicist, experimented. On going further, we found parked at the side of the road an open touring car in which sat “Syl” Cofone and “Banjv” Gencarelli engaging in a terrific argument with the State Cep Frank Crandall. I understand they were on their way home from the Golden Gate Exposition. A little slow, but then! After wishing them the best of luck, we drove into a road which led to the State University for Women. of which Ruth Whitford was dean. Most of the faculty- came from Westerly “•s( 15 £• - The Senior Year Book — 1939 and from our class, too. Rita Paldino was the algebra professor; Sully Koulbanis, gym instructor; Margaret Behrens and Leila Foley in the English Department; Jean Herrick, riding instructor, and Mary Kelly, dietician. That mugt be an ideal school. We circled around and concluded our drive at Dr. Visgilio’s hospital. There I met Jessie Sawyer, Florence Tamer, Helen Raithel, and Elaine Boucher, all nurses of the genuine type. No wonder Pat was a good doctor! 1 was about to bid adieu to the girls, when a call came in for the doctor to go to “Cook and Culley’s Gymnasium” where Neal had been unable to revive Sam after a vigorous struggle with the punching bag. That’s all I had time to see, as I knew Lois and Ray must be waiting for me somewhere else in the World of Tomorrow. Now, Ray, you tell what you saw. RAY—That was some experience for me! The part of the World of Tomorrow that I visited was patterned on the scale of a small town. I noticed a very distinctive building and there were many women standing in line waiting to enter it. I wondered what the attraction could be. Then I saw a sign over the door which read, “Madamoiselle Link’s Dress Shop,” the proprietor being that charming young miss, our own Millie Link. Next I noticed Viola Dabrowski and Elaine DePerry entering the shop. Well, if you think the women’s hats and dresses of today are absurd, the hats which they wore would practically make one cross-eyed. They varied from something that looks like a frying nan to a sailboat turned upside down! Walking a little way further down the street, I passed by Irene Bromley, Dot Clarke, and Elva Crandall, they, too, adorned in the -latest fashions and talking so fast they reminded me of the ’39 track team! Soon I came to a vast area covered with luminous colors, and was I surprised when I saw I gtalie Fiore, Marion James, and Phyllis Grenier working with their garden tools in their world-famous petunia bed! They have entered all their varieties in numerous flower shows, but the blue-streak variety won the praise of every critic. Directly in the middle of the street on the next block stood a huge crystal ball. The attendant was a cute little miss, Dot Lawrence, who declared that she could FRANKly tell me anything I wished to know. I asked about some of the girls and learned that Theresa Perra, Elizabeth Main, and Eleanor Mimande were running a prosperous knitting studio and giving instructions to representatives from Eskimo land where fur-bearing animals are rapidly becoming extinct. Their creation of new winter caps with wimples to keep the men’s beards warm and cozy during the raging snowstorms were the talk of the nation. Jeanette Keena was doing a bicycle act in a circus, according to Dot, and Rose DeSimone had a large hairdressing firm featuring “Uppidv-Downidy” hairdos with Pauline Merrill, the studio nurse, taking care of the astonished and bewildered customers after they have seen their “crowning glorv” in the mirror. (The mirror, by the wav. being made of a new substance which is guaranteed not to break!) Going past a modern apartment. I heard someone causing quite a commotion over the song, “Three Little Fifis” and saw Lena Strawderman. a happy little bride, entertaining Edna Bednarczvk, who had just returned from a goldfish expedition in the Orient. Again I heard music, this time beautiful strains from a violin which I was told was owned by Francetta Weimar and had come from a very reMOTE part of the world. Shortly, I met Ethel Vredenburg and Margaret Anderson, who are working as stenographers for Barbara Kenyon, the owner of the Kenyon Kookery Korpora-tion. Just then they were featuring their annual “Kooking Kontest” which starred the noted Russian dancer, Jessica Mit-chellski. Nearby, suspended from a hickory limb in a little yellow basket crouched Angela Nardone and Rita Alexander where they claimed to get astounding inspiration for their newest book, How to FALL in Love Painlessly.” After wishing these girls success in their subject, my eyes 16 )►— The Senior Year Book — 1939 came upon Eleanor Shippee and Eleanor Panciera leading their prize Guernsey cows to the State Fair. Then I heard a honk-honk” and turned to see Harry Tourtellotte and James Rose speeding down the main thoroughfare in his newly painted “pinkablue” jalopy. The colois were the very artistic combination created by Betty Kugler, who is also a world-famous portrait painter. The occupants, Nancy Alfiero, Margaret Lynch, Dot Fowkes, and Kay Jones, were enjoying the ride immensely but were a little indignant over the increase in price from five to seven cents admission to pay for the painting. Jumping in with them, I was told they were on their way to a barn dance. Didn’t we have fun there! The Hill-Billy orchestra was composed of Ginny Anderson, Josephine Bianchi, Thom-asine Blackler, and Blanche Dawley. Dot Bressette was proprietress. Mary Carlson and Irene Monti were holding the spotlight in a new kind of dance on contortion which they called the “Suzy Jones.” I staved there as long as I could stand it, and finally persuaded Harry to take me back to the place I started from. As we chugged along (we thought we were speeding at fifteen miles an hour) we noticed overhead a bright orange and purple airplane making all kinds of dangerous swoops and curves around us. It finally came to rest in a pasture (of all places!). Out popped Julia Ligouri, Mary Littlefield. Dot McLean, and Irene McCarthy, who had just completed a round-the-world flight in one day, three hours, and seventeen mmutes. What a climax, and what a great world, the World of Tomorrow is! Bv that time Rita and Lois found me and we came rushing out to tell all the news. LOIS—When I went in I walked first to a large dock and was thrilled to find a ship called the Thirtv-Niner” about to embark on a short cruise down the river. I seemed so interested that the captain invUed me to come along and I gladly accepted his invitation. All on board waved to friends on the shore and prepared to be comfortable. It was just dusk, and upon the deck could be seen the celebrated actor. Ray Smith, silhouetted against the setting sun. At his side stood a vivacious Spanish dancer, and both were intent upon their discussion, which, by the way, centered about the prospects of a moon. Below sat Stanley Suddarth, Professor of Physics at Vas-sar, and John Reardon, a devout follower of Einstein, deep in a debate as to whether the fourth dimension goes up and down or across. Altogether it made a beautiful picture, and Bud Saunders, New York’s example of an eligible socialite and model, vowed he would write home and tell his favorite interior decorator, Joe Pucci, all about it. Most prominent among the passengers was Walter Miller, the first U. S. President to be elected for a third term. As dusk settled upon the group. Captain Ken Taylor pompously sauntered over, reading a book. Frank Realini, the magician, didn’t have to look at its title to find out it was a history book, for the Captain's hobby is well known. He has written many books of history, published by Ma-jeika and Prizito, Incorporated. There were few women aboard the liner, much to Gerard Pothier’s satisfaction. He was by himself, probably brooding about his ill fate in having been made Principal of Westerly High School. As the group sat thus, there was suddenly a piercing shout The Captain rushed about the boat, aM finally located the commotion. Stretched out on the deck lay George Trovato, of haberdashery fame. A huge and ugly dog stood by, and unsuccessfully trying to escape was its owner, Bum-Bum Sposato. Doctor Jimmy Spezzano was called, and came dashing in with his right-hand man, Peter Levcowich. Peter bravely ran at the dog, brandishing the cook’s meat-cleavar, and the canine retired. A bad gash in the head marred Trovato’s lovely countenance and dulled his brilliant mind. He was nut to bed promptly, tucked in by his efficient secretary, Wilfred Priore. Meanwhile, preparations were being made for the evening’s entertainment. Ernie Vetelino could be heard warbling “Oh. Marie!” Carl Weall and Reinold Schilke, in their ring, were punching make-believe men around, each wishing the dummy were the other. Joe Bingley was putting on his trusty mustache and —«( 7)8— The Senior Year Book — 1939 donning his villain outfit for the play to be presented. He tried his best to look the part, but really appeared more angelic than ever. “Spitz” Sposato was delicately adjusting his golden wig and smoothing the orchid folds of his gown. He was to be the heroine. Bob Perkins, the hero, was reading an engrossing account of Gulliver’s Travels. Freddy Raithel, accompanying the organ grinder, Joe Vocatura, was holding a hat and watching for pennies. (You’ve seen them doffing their caps, haven’t you?) And Joe was playing a new fangled instrument he had invented. The ship’s two secretaries, Sue Azzinaro and Sue Celestino, were beating a hundred a minute on typewriters, and Pat Gentile stood close at hand giving orders, as usual. He was tearing his hair with impatience, and Ann Simone, manager of the great operatic baritone. Emilio Guarino, was trying to soothe his nerves with a generous smile. Two eminent business men, Sam Fusaro and Wilfred Mathieu, were being entertained by little Ann Murano, a member of the Thirty-Niners” chorus. In a corner Fred Kenny, famous lecturer and debater against co-education, was munching a generous serving of prune pie with a decided smile of approval, as it was the result of the arduous labors of the ship-cook, Harriet King. As Joe Langworthy, Big League catcher, was talking shop to John Riley, celebrated mayor of Woodville, he heard a noise. “Johnny,” he said, “that dog is here again. Whereupon Mayor Riley, muttering disgustedly about stowaways, went to investigate. This time the dog lay on the deck, and Trovato stood near him. Revenge is sweet, but Trovato had to visit the ship’s dentist, James Angelo Sposato, to pay for it. The dog had been bitten rather badly. Sylvester Rose, quiet and unobtrusive dog catcher of Westerly, decided the bottom of the ocean was the place for him. But the pooch wasn’t dead yet. So the doctor had two patients, and the trouble was over. John Woodmansee, author of several books about the sea, and authority on the subject of navigation, smiled as he realized there would be no more mutiny aboard. Reverend Young, formerly known as Richard the Lion-Hearted, murmured a thankful prayer as we neared home-port and I, the unofficial visitor, had to make my departure. WALT—What thrilling experiences and how grand to know what our World of Tomorrow is to be like. Say, you haven't your souvenirs yet, have you? RITA, LOIS, and RAY (in chorus) — Gosh, no. RAY—Where are they, anyway? GEORGE—Right this way. Over here at this booth. (Presentation of Rita's, Lois’s, and Ray's gifts) LOIS—How about those other people at the gate who haven’t received theirs yet? They look disappointed. JESS—Well, suppose we find Tiny Jim? He’ll cheer them up. ELLA—Good! We’ll look for him. You go that way, Jess. I’ll look over here. Tiny Jim! (Jim squeezes between the Trylon and Perisphere, riding a tricycle and pulling a cart loaded with souvenirs.) JIM—Someone want me? JESS—Yes, Tiny Jim, help us pep up these boys and girls. JIM—Okay! Would you like to help me distribute these souvenirs? JESS—Sure, come on, Ella. (They distribute the gifts) JOE—You certainly must have cheered them up with those, but wheel look at the time. FLORENCE—We were so interested in the clown that we didn’t realize how the time has flown. MILDRED—Oh, I hate to go home. We’ve had such fun. WALT—Before we go, let’s sing our class song. We probably won’t be all together again like this for a long time. RAY—That's a grand idea. Come on, everybody join in. (Class sings class song) (Curtain) 18 )?►• - The Senior Year Book — 1939 Will JOSEPH CAPPUCCIO MILDRED LINK JOSEPHINE SANTORO History RUTH WHITFORD FLORENCE TAMER VIRGINIA ANDERSON Prophecy LOIS MAINES RITA ALEXANDER RAYMOND SMITH Gifts JESSIE MITCHELL ANGELA NARDONE JAMES HARVEY CLASS COLORS—Blue and Gold CLASS MOTTO Knowledge comes but wisdom lingers” (ElaaB htn HAVE YOU SEEN IT? Have you seen the stately tree outlined Against the azure sky? Have you seen the path that past its trunk Goes twisting, winding by? Have you seen the rock that 'neath its limbs Has stood for countless ages, And the moss of green with velvet sheen. And neighboring, tangled sages? Have you heard the songs of bees and birds, The fiddling of the cricket, And glimpsed a million butterflies Flit in and out the thicket? Have you seen the vulture soaring high. The eagle high above it? Then you’ve seen what we hope to attain And not what we just covet. For we are the tree, and the sky our world, Though the day’s not always fair. The strong rock is faith, which through the years Will keep us from despair. Then we walk along the twisting path. Our burdens often doubled, But the soft green moss is comfort and hope. No longer are we troubled. And the joyous songs of bees and birds And fiddling of the cricket. Reflect our busy, carefree hours. As we flit through Life—the thicket. The vulture casts a shadow of death. The eagle, a course set true— Oh God, give us both faith and strength. For we’re walking straight to You. --S{ I9)S— —FLORENCE TAMER. Tm: Senior Year Book — 1939 (Class §tatistirs Most Beautiful Girl Mitchell, Foley Class Actress Rippetoe, Dower Most Handsome Boy Bingley, Crandall Class Flirt Williams. Merrill Most Popular Boy Miller. Harvey Most Humorous _________________ Trovato. Gentile Most Popular Girl Dower. Nardone Cutest Boy Bingley. Saunders. Miller Best Dressed Boy Saunders. Trovato Cutest Girl Champlin. Lawrence Best Dressed Girl Dower. Link Most Studious Whitford. M. Carlson Most Intelligent Boy Drew. Vocatura Most Romantic Boy Smith. Anderson Most Intelligent Girl Nardone. Whitford Most Romantic Girl Williams. Dower Most Athletic Boy Harvey. Gentile Best Dancer. Boy C. Fusaro, Guarino Most Athletic Girl___________Koulbanis. Raithel Best Dancer. Girl----------------------------Link. Phillips Most All-Around Boy Harvey, Miller Neatest Boy Saunders. Cook Most All-Around Girl Koulbanis. Dower Neatest Girl Kennedy. Simone Quietest Boy Langworthy. Pothier Most Sophisticated Phillips. Rippetoe Quietest Girl Kennedy, Clark Class Artist ....................Kugler. Vredenburg Class Optimist Sawyer. Reardon Class Poet Maines, Tamer Class Pessimist Santoro Class Baby Garofola, Trovato Best Natured Koulbanis. F. P. Sposato Class Musician Maines. Harvey Boy Done Most lur Class Miller. Cappuccio Class Stenographer Nardone. R. DeSimone Girl Done Most for Class Nardone. Dower Best Singer. Boy Guarino. Cappuccio Boy Most Likely to Succeed Cappuccio Best Singer. Girl Sims. Dower Girl Most Likely to Succeed Nardone Most Original Maines. Trovato Teacher’s Pet Tamer. Nardone Most Sarcastic Mimande. Garofola Most Polite Boy Miller. Langworthy Most Collegiate Saunders. Smith Most Polite Girl Kennedy. Nardone Most Sociable Smith. Koulbanis Class Actor Card. Cappuccio Best Cook ..._______ Jones, Cottrell 20 ) ►- Most High Hat Phillips. Mitchell The Senior Year Book — 1939 William Anderson Don't let it worry you.” Quiet assurance over deep intelli genre blends in harmony with a jovial nature to make— Bill”. Ac live in football and track for three years. Bill is also an exceptionally good leader, the best proof being his election to the presidency of the Hi Y. Bill takes most of h:s posi lions seriously, but he likes a lot of ,‘Joys”. Class Treasurer 3. Hi Y 2, 3, 4. Senior Board 3, 4 Presi dent Hi Y 4 Football 2, 3. 4. Trark 2, 3, 4. Senior Reception Commit tee 3. Senior Prom Committee 4. Chemistry Team 3. Senior Play. — WHS — Assunta Azzinaro A friend. indeed.” “Sundy”, a calm, pleasant eirl. is always ready for an interesting conversation. We all like her sweet and friendly manner, and know it will add many more friends to her already Ion list- Concert 2, 3. — WHS — Joy tteattie Sweets with sweets war not; joy dslights in Joy.” The nickname, Joy , certainly fit this pleasant eirl. Wherever you hear a merry laueh or a giggle. you surely see Joy accompanied by her bosom friend. Marv K. Athlet ics 2, 3, 4. Class Team 3. Leaders' Club 4 School Spirit Committee 4 Senior Receotion Committee 3. Sen ior Prom Committee 4 I sher for Graduation 3. Usher. Class Night 3. Concert 3. Student Council 3. — WHS — Celia Reaudoin “Xature dr signed us to hr of good cheer.” C“ is known throughout the school for her spectacular performance on the gym floor. Her one ambition is to he a nurse, and her cheery «milr will surelv take her a long wav. Concert 4 Varieties 3 Operetta Usher 4 Athletics 2, 3. 4. Class Team 2. 4. — WHS — Edna Rednarczyk Patience is the mother of all virtues” Edna can usually be found in Room 8 studying, and most likely she is doing her history assignment. Ed”, with her pleasing personality, is just another example of Hope Valley’s contribution to the Senior Class, readers' Club 4. Walter Miller Can I help you?” Here’s to our class president, whose leadership for three years has kept us happy and satisfied, whose sin cerity and quiet modesty have won our confidence and respect. We all hope, Walt, that you never have anv harder problem than trying to please us. Besides leading the class and Student Council. Walt has found time to go out for sports. In foot ball he was elected co captain in his third year. Class President 2. 3. 4. Student Council 2, 3, 4. Co Captain, Football 2, 3. Senior Re ception Committee 3. Student Coun cil President 3. Hi Y 2. 3. Football 2, 3, 4. Chairman of Senior Prom Committee 4. — WHS — Rita Alexander True ease in writing comes from art, not chance.” •Vicky’s” name has appeared in newspapers quite a bit. First she hopped off to Washington, D. C.. in an airplane. ou all know by this time where her ability lies Are we going to the World's fair? Sen ior Board 4 Dramatic Club 4 Sen ior Prom Committee 4. Athletics 2. 3. 4. Usher at Operetta 4. Applied Music 2, 3. 4 Winner of Elks' Americanism Essay Contest 4. Winner of Air Mail Week Essay Con test 3. — WHS — Nancy Alfiero Simple and sweet” Nan is a rather quiet and reserved little miss, who is frequently found in Room 7 listening to both sides of an argument, putting her two cents in at the very end. Her will ingness to help everyone makes her welcome in any group Choir 3, 4 Athletics 2. Concert 2, 3, 4. — WHS — Margaret Anderson am tipsy with laughing.” Whose giggle do you hear? Andy is the fun making girl of our class. She hasn't the temper which usuall) accompanies red hair, but on the contrary, is always happy and helpful. Variety Shoyv 2, 3. Athletics 3. Leaders’ Club 4. — WHS — Virginia Anderson Of all the heavenly gifts that mortal men commend If’hat trusty treasure in the world can countervail a friend?” Ginny is an active girl who likes to sine as well as write. She is al so a good dancer and helps to spread sunshine at our socials with her quick, friendly smile and light step Senior Board 4. Ways and Means Committee of Leaders’ Club 4. Glee Club 4. Choir 4. Sports 3. -” s{ 21 )? The Senior Year Book — 1939 James Beebe His words were oaks in acorns; and his thoughts were roots that firmly gript the granite truth. Jim, possessing a logical mind and a power to think things through from beginning to end, has shown the makings of a strong character. Underneath his reasonableness and intelligence, there is a keen sense of humor sparkling from his bright eyes. Soccer 2. 3. Dramatic Club 2. Intramural Sports 2. 3, 4. — WHS — Margaret Behrens 'Tis good to be wise and merry. ’ Cute, accommodating, and cheerful is our classmate from Shan nock. Anyone who is unaware of her in telligence should visit one of her algebra classes! Leaders’ Club 4. — WHS — Alfred Berarducci They who are pleased themselves must always please 'Berry” � s of the shy type, but when you get to know him, he will give you many a pleading moment. He is best known for his leadership in Business Management Activities. Berry’s” pleasing personality seems to radiate from his friendly smile. Senior Board 4. Soccer 3, 4. Gen eral Manager of Pirates of Pen zance . — WHS — Joseph Bingley Coolness and absence of haste indicate fine qualities. This handsome lad has a quiet man ner all his own. Hr has the ability of forming lasting friendships with boys as well as girls, and you must admit, that’s an achievement! Ath letirs 2. 3, 4. Operetta Business Manager 4. Student Patrol 4. — WHS — Thomasine Btackier “And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes. A dark haired lass who plans to be a beautician is “Tommy . We wish her success in whatever she under takes. Leaders’ Club 4. X Elaine Boucher Happy as a lark. Elaine's desire to become a nurse is a good choice for a girl as cheer ful and ambitious as she But don't let her nickname, Butcher , fright en you; blame the boys in her his ton classes! Athletics 3, 4 Usher for Varieties 3. Usher for Operetta 4. School Spirit Committee, Leaders Club 4. — WHS — Dorothy Bressette .Xof king is impossible to industry. Dot’' is often seen studying very hard, and her work is borne out in her recitations. She intends to be a nurse, and if she does as well at that profession as she does in Latin, she will be O. K.” Leaders’ Club 4. — WHS — Irene Bromley Politeness costs little, and yields much. Penny”, with her winning ways and sunny smile, is a valuable asset to any class. We wonder if her vim and vigor are due to wearing Bus ter” Brown shoes. Senior Board 4 Varieties 2. Athletics 3, 4. Leaders' Club 4.. — WHS — Juliet C a pal bo Kind words are the music of the world. It is probably her quiet, shy ways that make Junket one of our most pleasant classmates. In any event, we doubt that she will ever have a single, solitary enemy. Who doesn't appreciate a consoling word? And Junket always has one to give. Usher at Senior Play 4. Concert 2, 3. — WHS — Joseph Cappuccio The manner of your speaking is full as important as the matter.'' Here we have a lad whose small sue does not denote his importance. He is in fact one of the best runners the school ha; turned out. Joe won first prize in Prize Speaking contest in his Sophomore year, and also did fine work as Frederick in the Operetta and as the talkative Pete Swallow in the Senior Play. He al most had the audience ordering tombstones! Student Council 3. 4. Varieties 3. Cross Country 2, 3, 4. Captain 4 Track 2, 3, 4. Senior Re ception Committee 3. Senior Prom Committee 4. Senior Board 3. 4 Honor Roll 2. Co Captain 4 Dra matics 2, 3, 4 Manager Basketball 4. Operetta 4. Senior Play. Class Night Committee. -•22 Jg The Senior Year Book 1939 Francis Card Handsome is as handsome dors. Whenever you hear some one shout Prove it!” you can be quite sure to find “Cardie” debating some mi nor incident with a friend. His out standing features, his handsomeness, and his acting ability should make his ambition, to be a successful mov ie idol, realized by the world. (At least the women think so!) His net peeve is symphonic music. Even though his pastime is sports, he spends his spare time in varied ac tivities. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Student Council 2. 4 Student Patio! 2, 4. Science Club 2. 3. Baseball 2 Soccer 2. Track 4 — WHS — Mary Carlson She is calm breausr she is thr mistress of her subject—the secret of self-possession . Mary, a one year member of our class, hails from way out West” (via the South). Her blonde beau ty first attracts us; then with deep er intimacy, we find a high honor student and a lovely person. Twirl er in Band 4. Girls' Athletics. Dramatics. Prompter at Senior Play. — WHS — Ronald Carlson Do the duty which lies nearest to thee.” To those who do not know him in timately, Ronnie seems a quiet stu dent, but 'neath his complacent exterior. ohe finds a high degree of intelligence and a friendly reg'lar fella . Honor Roll 2. Athletics 2. Chemistry Team 3 — WHS — Ida Cataldo ' While we live, let us enjoy Hie. Eik everyone, Ida has certain idiosyncrasies, one being the fact that she never answers “yes” to anv question! Snappy” is the word for Ida, whose attractive clothes dis tinguish her anywhere. But don't call her Ider —or else’ Glee Club 2. 3. 4. Athletics 2. 3. 4. Leaders' Club 4. — WHS — Hetty Cham pi in She is a winsome wee thing, She is a handsome wee thing. She is a bonnie wee thing.” This dainty little maiden of cur class who scurries around in a po lite but effective manner, is an ar dent lover cf good books, and al though a very intelligent scholar, surprises us with her wee bit of mischief. How all these qualities can combine in such a bonnie wee thing causes us to wonder in ad miration. Glee Club 3. 4. Choir 3. Senior Prom Committee 4. Senior Reception Committee 3. Senior Com menrement Usher 3. Athletics 2. 3. Senior Board 4. Leaders' Club 4 Varieties 3. Dorothy Clark In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” Dorothy has earned the title “one of the shyest and most sedate of Seniors. “Dottie hopes some day to be an efficient private secretary. She hopes that she will not have to meet any of her pet aversions— namely, snohs . .Member of Lead ers' Club. — WHS — Sylvester Cofone Good humor is the clear blue sky of the soul.” Slinging Syl is an appropriate name for our football star who was a thorn in the opposing team's defense. His power to throw accurate passes made him one of the most feared backs in the state “Syl” takes life as it comes, and never asks for more. Intramural Athletics 2, 3, 4. Football 3, 4 Basketball 3. 4. — WHS — Xeal Cook The inborn geniality of some people amounts to genius. Neal, who has often been called Romeo, loves to play pranks on his many friends. Hr has a will power which is second to none, and whieh will carry him far. Orchestra 2. Operetta 4. Dramatic Club 4. — WHS — Phoebe Cottrell Where there’s a will, there's a way.” Phoebe is one of the most active and aspiring students of our Home Ec onomics course. She ha proven herself a willing worker in the kitch en and serving room, as well as a delightful mannequin in the ever popular fashion show of our Junior year. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Choir 3, 4. Operetta 3. Dramatic Club 3. Va riety Show 2. 3. Usher at Operetta 4. Athletics 2. — WHS — Elva Crandall 7 would rather be small and shine, than be large and cast a shadow.” Although her intimate friends call her Dizzy, it doesn't do her jus tice. From all appearances she is a level headed girl with an ambition to become a shipping clerk. Un fortunately, her favorite saying is Oh, Gosh, I don't know ! This is, however, mitigated by the fact that she abhors hearing anybody singing out of tune. Athletics 2. Dramatics 2. -42 3 The Senior Year Book — 1939 Frank Crandall Action is the true joy of the soul.” Funk, who is so lithe and aston ishing at tumbling, is our brilliant, sought-after classmate who appro dates Law” f rente). He shows his lawyer’s capability in his choice of words and in his versatile in telligcnce in all phases of school work. Soccer It, 4. Intramural Basketball and Baseball 3, 4. Turn filing Team 3. Capt. 4. Track 2. Basehai! 3, 4. — WHS — Jean Crockett In our age, most rare—simplicity” Although Jean is one of the more reserved members of our class, she does not show this trait alone. She is always ready to laugh and on joy a joke with her many friends. Jean also believes in playing San ta Claus” with erasers! Athletics 2, 3. Concert 2, 3, 4. Varieties Com mittee 2. Usher for Glee Club Concert 2. — WHS — Samuel Culley Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal Sam is inclined to be one of the class heavies, and consequently one must have pity and sympathy for the smaller, breakable, and more delicate objects which he comes in contact with. Sam’s outstanding characteristics are his sharp wit and affable nature. Many a class would seem quite dry without h.s well placed beguiling comments. Orches tra 2,.3, 4. Student Council 3. Foot ball 3, 4. Baseball Manager 4. Asst. Manager 3. — WHS — Or1 Viola Dabroski it .A y smile that spreads sunshine Dabby will be remembc.e I by all of us as the girl with the d'.r.i. I:s. There’s never a dull moment when she’s in class, for her delightful giggle is always bursting cut in the most unexpected places, at the most unexpected times. Newspaper Club 3. Leaders' Club 4. — WHS — Hi Blanche Dawley lusie, when soft voices die, ibrates in the memory. Hpar that music? Now you know that she is our class pianist. And an excellent one, too! Blanche is very quiet, but everyone who knows her agrees that she is a grand pal. Orchestra 3, 4. Elaine DeBerry . true .r end is forever a friend.” This dark haiicd girl with the dark brown eyes is none other than our cute classma.e, known as Peanuts to all her trends. Just on account «f be au e, Peanut’s am bition seems to be that of be com in a hairdresser. If we judge from the neatness of her own hair, she isn’t far from a professional one already. .thirties 2, 3, 4. Nev. Journal -m Club 3. Leaders' Club 4 Mimco News Staff 3. — WHS — Philomena DeSimme ''Always ready, always there, al ways willing to do her share.” Everyone likes Philly, for she has proved herself a very willing worker and is ready at all times to lend a helping hand. Philly has also distin-unshed herself in athletics and is very well known for her com mendab!e perf irmances on the gym floor. Choir 4. Band 4. Operetta 4. Newspaper Cub 3. Athletics 2, 3, 4 Ping Pong Tournament 3. Leaders' Club 4. _WHS — Rose DeSimone Smiles are smiles only when the heart pu'ls the wire Blue eyes, verve, and cheerfulness spell Rose . Her winning smile is hard to res:st, and her charm ing manner makes her even more popular. Wasn’t she a sweet Edith in the Operetta? Concert 3. Senior Reception Committee 3. Athletics 2, 3, 4. Senior Prom Committee 4 Operetta 4. Usher at Graduation 3. Senior Board 4. Twirler in School Band 4. Choir 3. 4. Leaders’ Club 4 — WHS — Prudence Dower She has a voice of gladness and a smile.” Prudy, cur most popular girl, is a veritable live wire”. As she is full of pep and friendliness, we know she’ll attain her ambition to be —not a second Kathryn Cornell or Helen Hayes—Sut a first Prudy Dower! If you have heard something that sounded like A Little Yellow Basket” it was the people in Room 4 singing Miss Hanson's favorite,' song under th’ incomparable lead ership of Prudy! Athletics 2, 3. 4 Dramatic Club 3, 4. Senior Board 3, 4. Student Ciuncil 4 Cheerlead er 3, 4 Varieties 2, 3. Prise Speak ing 2, 3. Senior Reception Commit tee 3. Senior Commencement Usher 3. Senior Play 4 Usher at School Inspection 3. Honor Roll 2, 3 4. Senior Prom Committee 4. — WHS — Natalie Fiore ’Is she not passing fair?” Nate , alth ugh generally quiet, can emit a convincing Oh Gosh! when her composure is ruffled. She is a devotee of dancing, which has become her favorite pastime. Nat just hates to get up in the morn ing, but she will have to in order to hold that stenographer’s job she is seeking. Athletics 2, 3, 4. Lead ers' Club 4 I The Senior Year Book — 1939 George Fish ••Laughter is the chorus oj conversation.” “Lester is everybody's pal He is always active, and knows “the ropes of caddying. When trou bles appear, George grins and they magically disappear His scintil la ting wit and brilliant brain are the factors of this compound “fish”. Soccer 3 Basketball 3. — WHS — Gilda Garafola A dancing shape—an image gay. Gilda, our class baby and champion “Jitterbug , has hopes of becoming a kindergarten teacher. We wonder if she may not have the little ’uns trucking on down to her classes! Concert 2, 3, 4. Leaders Club 4. King Committee 3. Senior Reception Committee 3. Senior Prom Committee 4. Motto Committee 4. Usher for Commencement 3. Ath letics 2. 3, 4. Varieties 3. — WHS — Leila Foley Her sunny locks hang on her temples like a golden fleece.” Leila, the popular girl wvio walks through the halls with a Cheer up! manner, is a grand person. With her around, we are guaranteed plenty of funny stories and good humor. What more can we say than that her smile is as sunny as her hair? Applied Music 3, 4. Dramatic Club 4. Senior Prom Com mittee 4. Leaders' Club 4. Choir 3. Concert 3. Usher, Varieties 3. Varieties 2. Athletics 2, 3, 4. — WHS — Dorothy Foickes Modest and simple and sweet” Who is this shy blonde girl we see! Oh, yes—Dot. Her pet hate is snakes, and believe it or not. folks, she has a terrific temper! But don't let this scare you, for she is a swell girl. Leaders' Club 2. Dramatic Club 2 Assistant Ubrari an 2. — WHS — Clifford Fusaro Every inch—a gentleman.” Cliff , the perfect gentleman, is as accomplished a dancer as he was a convincing Justin Rawson . His pleasiqg personality and ambition will surely help to make the road to success less difficult for him. Senior Play. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Va rieties 2, 3. Operetta 2. Senior Prom Committee 4. — WHS — Samuel Fusaro Lips where smiles went out and in.” This tall fellow has a ready smile and a pleasing manner. We shall always associate him with Room -15 and the Activity Window, for these were the places where he could usually be found during lunch hours. Angelo Gencarelli “Little man, what now?” “Banjy has a heart which is as bie as he is. A lion on the football field and a lamb (?) in the classroom, he more than held his own in every game last season. Every cubic inch of his large frame is gentleman. Football 2, 3. Co-Cap tain 4 Basketball 2, 3. Baseball 2. 3. Operetta 4.- Glee Club 2 Van eties 2. Track 4. — WHS — Patsy Gentile Ij there is no word for it, manufacture one.” Everyone knows and likes Pat . whose quick wit and ready smile help him keep his multitude of friends. He has been a valuable member of many of our athlet.e teams. Football 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3. 4 Baseball 2. 3, 4 Student Pa trol 3, 4. Varieties 3. Student Coun cil 4. Concert 2. 3. 4. — WHS — Louis Giorno uOne who brooked no silence.' Although Louis may be small, he is i lad with a keen sense of humoi ind a genuine appreciation of tuuuv yi lappenings. He enjoys himself in ' ill his classes, and you never have r to look far for him. as he is likely to pop up like a jack-in the box where you least expect to find him jf]H __________ •) — WHS — Phyllis Grenier Xot very ta.l, not very small. Hut fair and sweet, and loved by all.” Phil may appear to be rather quiet on first observation, but she can be a pleasing companion. One of her most frequent expressions is Huh! and her pet hate is dill pickles. In her ambition to become a nurse, she may feel sure of sue cess and of acquiring many new friends besides the medical terms she will have to learn. Amateur Show 3. Usher for Senior Play 3. Cho rus 4. -«i{ 25 }►- The Senior Year Book — 1939 Emilio Guarino The human voice is the organ of the soul Emilio is musically inclined aiul has been in all the musical activities in high school. His excellent work as the ‘Pirate King in the operetta will never be forgotten by his class mates. Emilio has a pleasing per sunality, and gets along well with boys and girls alike. His life should be one good time after another, and you aren't just saying it”. Choir 3, 4 Glee Club 3, 4. Soccer 2. Senior Prom Committee 4. Student Patrol 4 Varieties 3. Operetta 3, 4 Concert 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 2. Senior Commencement Committee 3. — WHS — Margaret Hal leek Be frank and explicit. Here’s one of our tom boys who has a knack for handicrafts such as making knot belts. She is a very good Badminton player, and -difficult opponent. — WHS — James Harvey Tall, tan, and terrific. Stretch is the most outstanding athlete in our class. His feats oi. the football field, basketball court, and cinder track will long be re membered. A true sportsman ii. every sense of the word, he is the answer to every coach's prayer— and he’s a killer-diller with the ladies. Football 2, 3. Co Captain 4 Basketball 2, 3. Captain 4 Track 2, 3. Co-Captain 4. Senior Board 4 Hi Y Club Senior Reception Com mittee 3. Vice President of Senior Class 4. Class Secretary 3 Orches tra 2, 3, 4 _ WHS — Jean Herrick 'A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Toby”, our jovial classmate, has a burning desire to become a school teacher. Her spare time is devoted to her favorite pastime, sewing. Her pet aversions are egotistical people and French A’s, she claims. Say, listen now , is her most frequent utterame. School Band 4. Leaders Club 4 — WHS — Harold Howard Tis the mind that makes the body rich. Harold is our typical schoolboy, well dressed and versed; and he has a gift for making friends. In his three years with us, he has impressed us most with his quietness and deter mination. In sports he is an excep tionally good catcher—perhaps be cause he comes from Beach Street! Baseball 2, 3. Basketball 2. In tramural Basketball 2, 3, 4 Intra mural Baseball 2. Natalie Hoxsie 'Laugh and the world laughs with you. Nate keeps us merry, for she is a born joker. Although she lives in mortal fear of sales talks, she pos sesses the qualities of a saleslady, and has proven an encouraging stu dent. Choir 3. Glee Club 3. 4 Concert 3, 4. — WHS — Marion James Silence makes no blunders’ Marion's quiet, unaffected manner l.as won her a host of friends. Many are the times slhe has come to our rescue in a gloomy class with a brilliant answer, and yet she is gay and always ready to laugh Art 3, 4. Leaders' Club 4. — WHS — Katherine Jones Her voice is ever soft, gentle, and low—an excellent thing in woman.” Kay certainly swings a mean dipper when she dishes out the soup. There seems to be a sparkle in her eyes—maybe it’s a reflection from the nng on her left hand. Glee Club Concerts. — WHS — Janet Keena It's nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice.” Net is the petite little miss whom you see pumping merrily to and from school on her trusty bicycle. Her quiet personality and good natured grin have gained many friends for her. Sports 3, 4. Leaders' Club 4 — WHS — Florence Kennedy The blushing beauty of a modest maid.” Although Florence is not intimately known by her classmates, when she makes a friend, one can be sure that that person will never lack Florence's help and understanding to spur him on. Her one ambi lion to be a teacher will be realized, we know, because Florence always masters that which she undertakes Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Choir 3, 4 Leaders' Club A, 26 The Senior Year Book — 1939 Frederick Kenney Earnest. active industry is a living hymn of praise.” ••Fred is the bookkeepuuc Ein Stein of the Business Management class. He is a good fellovs and is always willing to help. We have also discovered in Fred a great pub licity man, whose ambition is to be a draftsman. Good luck, fred! Publicity Manager for Operetta 4. — WHS — Harbora Kenyon “You must look into people as well as at them’ Looking at Barb isn't quite enough. You must really know this blue eyed miss before her loquacity and huuior begin to make you won der why you ever thought her to be quiet. Leaders’ Club 4. — WHS — Harriet Kitty H'ho mix'd reason with pleasure, And wisdom with mirth. Harriet, with her broad, winning smile and sparkling dash of laugh ter, possesses that special ability that enables her to adapt herself so readily to the cafeteria, whether it be in the kitchen or at the cash register. She has also proven her self to be an efficient accountant when it comes to busy hours at the Activity Window. Athletics 2, 3, 4 Treasurer, Leaders’ Club 4. Concert 4 Ticket Collector, Operetta 4 Ush er at Senior Play 4. — WHS — Sultana Koulbanis ‘By the work one knows the workman'' Sully’s sportsmanship in sports carries over into all her other activi t.es and doings. No one who knows her can fail to be her friend! If you see her frowning, you know she is wending her way to Frent.i per haps a test! She is well on her way to fulfilling her ambition to be an athletic director Student Pa trol 2 Athletics 2. 3, 4 Orchestra 4. President. Leaders' Club 4. Usher at Prixe Speaking 3. Chcerlead er 4. — WHS — Betty Kuyler ’ Sweet intercourse of looks and smiles; for smiles from reason flowr Betty’s head, showing darkly above the heads of the other g� ils, turns, and we see her smile That ?m.l« • nhabits toe art room, and radiates not only goodness on her sketches, but good humor on her classmate1 Her pet aversion is the word juicy , and the greatest object of her admiration is something to paint Senior Play 4 Leaders’ Club 4. Sen ior Board 4. Joseph Langworthy MOwe every man thy ear but few thy voice.” Joe is a hard working boy who tries to keep out of the school's spotlight as much as possible. fn spite of this, he has many admirers (boys as well as girls) because of his strong determination to accomplish the things which he has undertaken If we prophesy his future by his ability in baseball, we shall simply say, Great!” Baseball 3, 4. Cap tain 4 Student Council 4. Student Patrol 4. Hi Y 4 — WHS — Dorothy Lawrence “She is gentle, she is shy, But there's mischief in her eye That old saying Good things come in small packages hold true for this charming, petite lassie Dot is very much interested in skating, and after seeing her ability we won der a bit if Sonya Henie may not some day have serious competition, but as Dot tells us that her only ambition is to be a telephone oper ator, w« feel Sonya can relax! Glee Club 2, 3 Class Team 3, 4. Choir 3, 4 Leaders' Club 4. Athletics 2, 3, 4. Concert 2, 3, 4. — WHS — Julia Liyouri “The way to gain a friend is to be one.” Julia is the small, active girl who claims she is a Jitterbug . After watching her on the dance floor, we fegl that she is justified in say ing so. Glee Club 4 Leaders' Club 4. Usher at Senior Play. Athletics 2, 3. — WHS — Mildred Link “A thing of beauty is a joy forever” Who's the belle of the ball? Who’s the girl who makes every boy's heart beat to the tune of the rhythm of her dancing feet? Why of course you know. It’s our own sweet Milly”. She came from out-of-town, but was imbued with the Westerly spirit quickly Usher 3, 4. Senior Prom Committee 4. Editor of Mimeo News” 3. Chairman ot Ways and Means Committee of Lead rrs' Club 4. Senior Board 4. Concert 3, 4 Athletics 2, 3. 4. — WHS — Mary Littlefield “Bashiulness is just an ornament.” We all know Mary, that sophis ticated miss from Room 8. But don't let that air of sophistication fool you, for when you get to know, her, you’ll find she is a fun loving girl and a true friend. Choir 2. Glee Club 2. Dramatic Club 4. -4 27 H- I I The Senior Year Book — 1939 Margaret Lynch Modest, simple, and sweet is our ‘Margie’.” “Margie, we’re always thinking of you”—and we always shall. “Marg” is always ready to help a fellow in distress, and her witty remarks take the glooms away. May she never lose that sunny disposition. Some of her pet sayings are: Good gravy , Oh gosh . Oh, by the way, Margie doesn't like math— (but this is only between you and me, you know). Chorus 2, 3, 4. Operetta 3. Choir 3. Athletics 2, 3. 4. — WHS — Dorothea Mac Lean To speak but little becomes a woman.” Dorothea, who goes quietly about her work, is very much interested in all sorts of needlework We think that this may turn into a hobby well worth having. Concert 3. — WHS — Janet Macorn ber Janet is honest, witty, and wise, ff'ith laughing lips and smiling eyes” We often wonder what would hap pen if we didn’t have Janet’s spon taneous giggle to break the monot ony of a tense moment in class or a dull moment at lunch hour. Janet left us in her Junior year, but only to prove there was nothing better than the dear old Westerly High School. Thus she returned her last year with flying colors. Dramatic Clu 3. Leaders' Club 4. — WHS — Elizabeth Main “A place in thy memory, Bet', Is all that I claim” Bet's” cheerful, winning smile and pleasing personality have won for her a host of friends. If you con sider yourself one of Bet’s friends, please don’t mention peas to her, for she simply detests them. When Bet is not occupied with her studies, she may be found in some coxy corner reading the latest book. Variety Show 2. Fistbali Captain 3. Sports 2, 3. — WHS — Lois Maines IThose every tittle ringlet thrilled, as if with soul and passion filled.” Lo is a girl who has a keen sense of appreciation for the arts, espe cially music and poetry. Her deep and sincere understanding and her love for the beautiful are evident in every thought of her lovely poetry. Surely a girl of such high charac ter and outstanding intelligence will achieve all she desires. Chemistry Team 3. Orchestra 3, 4. Senior Board 4. Student Council 3, 4. Class Night Committee 4. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts” This charming brunette hopes some day to fulfill an honored position offered one of high literary' rank. Like many femmes, she dislikes dishwashing. E’s are her greatest enemies, she declares. During some critical moment, her favorite ex pression, Hey, what is this? is plainly heard. Winner of the Dramatic Club prize for the best plav written by a student. — WHS — Jessie Mitchell “Gaiety and charm are hers.” Her ready laughter and sympathy have brought Porty an ever-wid ening circle of loyal and true friends. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4 Amateur Show 3. Varieties 3. Usher for Class Nite 3. Usher at Graduation 3. Senior Prom Committee 4 Senior Recep tion Committee 3. Athletics 2, 3, 4 Senior Board 4 Leaders' Club 4 Concert 3. Usher at Teachers’ Play 3. Gift Committee 4 Motto Com rnittee 4. Wilfred Mat hie u Good sense and good nature are never separated.” Willie”, our Charlie Chan , has often proved his high intelligence by solving-our most difficult problems. His greatest ambition is to be a successful salesman. With his abil ity and strong determination to do a job well, we know he will succeed — WHS — Irene McCarthy 'Benignity and home-bred sense. ’ This qui£t, studious, and unassum ing young lady from White Rock has been known to break her silence and have her friends in stCtchcs . Irene is a skilled athlete, and many are the games in which she has glo ried. Athletics 2, 3, 4. Leaders' Club 4. — WHS — Pauline Merrill You can do nothing effectively without enthusiasm” Pern” fairly bubbles over with en thusiasm, no matter what she does Her one ambition is to be a nurse, and with her sparkling, cheerful per sonality, we know she'll be an ex rellent one. Will her patients have any desire to get well, though? Choir 3, 4. Glee C'iub 2, 3, 4. Athletics 2, 3, 4. Commencement Committee 3. Senior .Prom Committee 4. Va rieties Usher 3. Operetta 3, 4. Con cert 2, 3, 4 Twirler in Band 4 Graduation Usher 3. Senior Play. — WHS — Eleanor Mimande -4 28 The Senior Year Book — 1939 Irene Monti S'ature designed us to be of good cheer.” '■Ricky's smile is one of the sweet est in the Senior Class. Her sunnv disposition has made her one of the easiest girl to get along with. Kicky says that her pet aversion is alge bra, but if we should look over her high records, I’m sure we should find cause for questioning her words. In whatever Rieky undertakes, she'll undoubtedly succeed, because we feel she has the ability to enjoy anything die engages in Athletics 2. 3. 4. Choir 3. — WHS — Anna Murano Wisdom is north more than rubies. Anna is a brilliant and conscientious student, a pleasing person to know, and an all round good sport. H-nor Roll 3. Dante Pr re 2nd) 3. Ath letics 2. Choir 3, 4. — WHS — Angela Mar done “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” Ella's capability and intelligence in all phases of school work and enter tainment have won the esteem of everyone. Although the outstand ing product of her work is the Sen ior , she has also distinguished her self in prire sjeiking, acting, and music. Valedictorian 4. Editor in chief of Senior 4. Senior Board 3, 4. First, Prize Speaking 3. Italian Prize 3. D. A. R. Award 4. Class Secretary 4 Senior Prom Commit tee Commencement Committee 3. Orchestra 2, 3, 4. Leaders’ Club 4. Athletics 2, 3 Class Ring Commit tee 3. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Usher at School Opening 3. Senior Play. — WHS — Eleanor Norman To have friends is to be a friend. This pleasant lass can easily boast of many friends among her class mates. Although Eleanor is inclined to be quiet, she can certainly be full of fun when the right time pre sent itself Assistant Accountant of Pirates of Penzance . — WHS — Rita Paldino “Soul-deep eyes of darkest night. This dark haired senorita who gres flitting hither and yon in the cor ridors has proven herself a valuable friend, for many are those who sfek out Rita for help in homework whenever it is too difficult. Ath letics 2, 3. 4 Leaders’ Club 4 Choir 3. Concert 3. Elena Panciera fie must laugh before tee are happy. El is a lover of good times, and whenever her homework gets too burdensome and there is fun to be had, El is off. A girl who is well liked, and whose cheerful re marks are appreciated in the class room. Choir 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Leaders' Club 4. Athletics 2, Op eretta 3. 4. Concerts 2, 3, 4 — WHS — Robert Perkins “Humor is the pensiveness oj wit. Bob” has a silent, sincere person ality with a keen sense of justice and industry. His ready smile and unfailing sense of humor have caused him to be very popular among those who know him best. Gym 2, 3, 4. — WHS — Theresa Perra “Her eyes speak. Tree , one of our quiet girls, can really be very lively when «he wants to he. A girl who is as sincere and friendly as Theresa is sure to sue ceed. Her desire at present is to “try her hand at retail selling We think she'll be good at it! Choir 2, 3. Concert 3. Usher 3, 4. — WHS — Clifford Perrin The apparel oft proclaims the man. Cliff is the well dressed fellow who has a knack for wearing col legiate clothes in a collegiate man ner. He is known for his artistic ability and witty remarks. Art 3, 4 — WHS — Constance Phillips 'Action is the parent oi result.” “Connie , our Sophisticated Lady , loses her air while on the dance floor, and her close friends still don’t understand her being called High Hat . Connie’s ambition is to set up an Advice to the For lorn Bureau. Although she is rather tall, she still likes the name, “Pee Wee . Usher 4. Senior Prom Committee. Leaders’ Club 4. 29 ►- The Senior Year Book — 1939 i Gerard Pothier It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” Gerry's” ambition is to bo an •viator. Quito appropriately, his pot aversion is talkative people, lor his outstanding feature is his quietness. He spends most of his spare time reading, but his activities show that he doesn't read in all his spare time. Science Club. Student Patrol. Tennis 3. Track 4. Baseball 2. Pres ident of Ashaway School and Student Council 2. Dramatics 2. — WHS — Lester Pratt With his eyes in flood with laughter. The boy with the school girl com plexion! Lester can always think of some crazy question so as to give everybody a fit of coughing. His captivating smile ha« won for him a corner in the hearts of many. Baseball. — WHS — Wilfred Priore It is easier to listen than to talk” Where there is a group of popular boys in the corridor, you will find in their midst, Willie, who is well liked by his friends. Don't look his way, girls, unless you want him to blush An unfortunate accident kept him away from school for some time during his senior year, but it isn't a case of out of sight, out of mind”. — WHS — Joseph Prizito A tender heart, a will inflexible.” Pritz” is one of the best forwards that our basketball team has had. He is the type of boy who does what he believes to be right. Joe is always willing to give a helping hand, a characteristic which has won for him the friendship of all his classmates. Cross Country 2. Ba ketball 2, 3, 4. Track 4. — WHS — Joseph Pucci Gentlemen make no noise.” Joe is known to us as a good na-tured and well-dressed young man. He has a striking personality and his pet phrase. What do you say? seems to act as a magnet for draw ing many of his classmates toward him. Cross Country 2. Senior Prom Committee. Intramural Athletics 2 3. 4 Glee Club 2. Helen Raithel Let us then be up and doing, with a heart for any fate.” H E. R is just as athletic as she is smart. Her ambition is to be a nurse, and the stick to itiveness she demonstrated when she was sell ing the Leaders' Club pins is a characteristic much in her favor. Athlet es 2, 3. 4. Concert 2. Orches tra 2, 3, 4. Leaders' Club 4. Chair man of School Spirit Committee 4 Operetta 4 Class Team 2, 3, 4 Varsity 4. Navy Team 4. — WHS — Frank Realini Silence, when nothing need be said, is the eloquence of discretion.” Frank is one of our conscientious, thoughtful Seniors who go about their work quietly and calmly. A1 though taking little part in extra activities himself, he is interested in the activities of his classmates. Track 2. — WHS — John Ritey There is the humor of it!” Johnnie has real blond hair, an at tractive personality, and a quiet de meanor. His comment on anything is, more or less , and he is inter ested in poultry. When the season rolls around, Johnnie does his home work hunting . If you see a bevy of girls near a chicken farm, you may know it’s Johnnie’s. Honor Roll 3. — WHS — PLee Rippetoe For brilliancy, no gem can compare with the eyes of a beautiful girl” Although I’lee has been with us for only one year, she has proved her self to be our outstanding actress. Her sincerity and merry personal ity have charmed many friends and we are sure she will succeed in any thing which she undertakes to do. Leaders' Club 4. Senior Play. Ath letics 4 Senior Prom Committee. Commencement Committee 3. _ WHS — Mary K. Robertson All succeeds with people of sweet and cheerful disposition.” Mary K . with her Oh gee!” and mischievous smile, diskkes but two things—red hair and tests! She likes dancing and is a popular figure at all of oar social functions. Where is Mary seen without Joy? Athletics 2, 3, 4 Varieties Usher 3. Leaders' Club 4. Senior Prom Com mittee 4. -■ { JO ►- The Senior Year Book — 1939 James Rose The way to cheerfulness is to keep our bodies in exercise and our minds at ease. “Jimmy , the rugged boy from Paw catuck, held the pivot position on the football team very successfully. His constant pumping of gas has developed his pitching arm so that he is excellent timlwr for the baseball team. Football 2, 3, 4 Base ball 2, 4. Intramural Basketball and Baseball 3, 4 Senior Prom Commit tee 4 Football Club 4. Baseball Club 4. — WHS — Sylvester Rose Thy modesty's a randle to titv merit ' “Sil” is the modest boy of our Business Management Department. He is a good salesman and certainly can bring in the sales. Although he has taken a business course, “Sil’s” one ambition is to be a florist. Sen ior Board 4. — WHS — Josephine Santoro He thou the rainbotc to the storms of life. The confidante of all woes, the teller of few, Jo is also a great sport and ardent supporter of our teams. If she had her way, there would be no canines on earth; moreover, she would happily prove to the masculine sex that a woman can play “Hamlet . Glee Club and Choir 2. 3. 4. Athletics 2, 3. 4 Prize Speak ing 2. Dramatic Club 4. Senior Board 4. Concert 2, 3, 4. Operetta 4. Leaders Club 4. — WHS — Ernest Saunders H’hat d'ya say? “What's this? “Bud is the outstanding Life of-the Party of our class. He is so popular, he has to swing a club around his head to keep the girls away. You never see Bud without a smile on his face, and a bit of wit on his tongue. They don't come «my better than our “Bud . Bas ketball 2, 3. 4 Baseball 2. Soccer 2. Vice President 2, 3. Student Council 2. 3, 4 Senior Play. Sen ior Reception Committee 3 Senior Prom Committee. Hi Y Club. Dramatic Club. Usher for School Open ing. Graduation Usher 3. — WHS — Jessie Saicyer ‘She’s all gentleness, all gaiety Toots , as all will agree, is a combination of gaiety, charm, and love liness. Her irresistible giggle and tricky dance steps tend to make her one of the most popular girls in our class. Athletics 3, I. Student Coun cil 2. Senior Board 4. Class Sec re tary 2. Class Treasurer 3. Leaders’ Club 4 Usher School Inspection 3. Usher Teachers Play 3. Rein hold S chi Ike For manners are not idle, but the fruit of loyal nature. Reinhold has a serious, competent personality that is always looking on the brighter side of life. Some time in the not too distant future, we may hear of Admiral Srhilke, as Reinhold is very much interested in the sea. Track 1. Cross Coun try 2, 3. Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4 — WHS — Eleanor Ship pee A girl to know, and a gtrl worthwhile. ' We appreciate “Ship’s good nature, sense of humor, and favorite expres sion, Aw, Gee”. A good sport in all activities, she is well liked by her classmates. She possesses an athletic figure, engages in the dif ferent sports throughout the year, and has a desire to become a cowgirl. Athletics 2, 3, 4. Leaders Club 4. Varsity 2, 3, 4. Class Team 2, 3, 4 _ WHS — Ann Simone Happy as the day is long. ' Although Ann is quiet and un pretentious, she has made many lastine friends through her business relationship In both classroom and in private life, Ann's sympathetic smile brightens the atmosphere around her. If you see a dark-eved girl with socks and hair bows to match, it will probably be Ann, for she is well known for her neat and Outstanding clothes. Concert 2, 3. 4. Varieties 3. Choir 3, 4 Ath letics 3, 4. Usher June Concert 3. Sales Manager for Operetta 4. — WHS — Hester Sims Sweetest the strains when in the song the singer has been lost. ' Quiet Hester made herself known by her beautiful rendition of a song. A true prima donna, she sang her way through the operetta and into the hearts of the listeners. “Hettie’s mischievous modesty endears her to all. and her smile includes every one. Many have talent, but few have the character to live up to it with such complete sincerity. Glee Club 4. Junior Board 3. Senior Board 4 Choir 3, 4. Operetta 4. Amateur Show 3. — WHS — Raymond Smith His hair is of a good color—an excellent color Ray is an automobile mechanic and also an excellent salesman. He puts as much Tire into his work as Nature put color into his hair. Ray’s wide grin and good humor have brought him many loyal friends, who keep him occupied when he isn't talking to Mr. Paterson about the C M. T C.' Soccer 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Varieties 2, 3. Concert 2, 3. 4 Operetta 3, 4. General Manager for Business Management Class 4 Assistant Manager for Operetta 4. Senior Prom Committee 4 Motto Committee 4. Baseball 4. Hi-Y Club 4 -■ 131 The Senior Year Book — 1939 Charlotte Spear Laugh and the world laughs with |9 you. “Scarlett” is well known I or her happy-go-lucky air and light hearted pranks. Athletics 3, 4 Leaders' Club. — WHS — James Spezzano Good things come in small packages” Jimmy, with his dashing humor and that unique gracefulness on the dance floor, is truly a popular mem ber of this class. He has proven an actor, and a singer of the real Nelson Eddy” style. Surely, one of these talents will provide him with a successful future. Cross Country 2 Manager 4. Baseball 3. Basketball 3. Track 4. Dramatic Club 3. 4, President 4. Glee Club. Senior Prom Committee. — WHS — Frank J. Sposato “Let us do or die.” Spitz”, one of our very active Sen iors, takes pleasure in driving his car at a fast rate of speed. Spitz’ is a good-natured chap who will do anything to please his friends. He believes in having fun now while he can get it. Cross Country 1. 2. Baseball 2. 3. Track 1 Basketball 2. Intramural Sports 2, 3. 4. — WHS — Frank P. Sposato ‘Good humor is always a success” ■ Bum-Bum is a quiet, likeable per son whose ability in sports has brought him much glory. Frank is one of the hardest working young men of our class because he posses ses the stick-to-itiveness which is so necessary to being a success in anything. Football 2. 3, 4 Bas ketball 3. Co Captain Football 4. Dramatics 3. Co Captain Track 4. Intramural Athletics 2, 3, 4. Senior Prom Committee 4. _ WHS — James Sposato “Methinks there rides no knight hath force to quell me. Jimmie is a boy known for his neat clothes, and especially for his colorful sweaters and shirts. His air of self confidence makes him outstand ing both in school and on the street. Choir 4. Lena Strawderman Charming.' Fivacious.' Lovely.' And her nickname is Butch Lena is planning to be a stenographer, and we know Mr. Paterson is gj ing to be mighty sorry when he loses her One of her favorite pa times is roller skating And can she skate!! Amateur Show 3. Var:c;;cs 3. Leaders’ Club 4. Concert 3. Ch ir 3. Glee Club 3. Operetta 3. Ushe. Senior Board 4. — WHS — Stanley Sliddarth 'Tis good to be wise and merry. Stan might easil be called the strong man” of the Senior Class, for when there is heavy labor to be done, he is always there to do it. He possesses an amiable personal ity, and although seemingly shy, is very often the real life of the party”. Track 2, 4. Football 2, 3. Stu dent Council 4. Senior Board 4. Fencing 3, 4. — WHS — Florence Tamer “The hand that follows intellect can achieve.” We have in Flo a girl who is interested in mans different things Her drawings in the Senior and the attracti :- bulletin boards in Room 4 have been proofs of her artistic ability. Besides writing in spiring poetry and nice stones, she is also a commendable actress. Wasn't she grand as the quaking Maw” in the Senior Play! Orche; tra 2. 3, 4. Martha C. Babcock Es say 2, 3. Senior Board 4 Honor Roll 2, 3, 4. Athletics 2, 3. Leaders’ Club 4 Varieties 3 Senior Play 4. Prize Speaking 4. Operetta 4 Ush er at Prize Speaking 3. Usher at School Inspection 3. — WHS — Kenneth Taylor To be well liked by all is just reward. Ken's humor and good nature have won him many friends, both in school and in social life. We hope that his future acquaintances will enjoy his company as much as we all have during the three years’ Slav we have had with him. Track 3, 4. Cross Country 3, 4. Intramural Ba ketball 3. Tennis 3. — WHS — Dorothy Tetlow “ . . Flashes of merriment.” A pleasing personality h3s Dot tie”, with an amb tion to be ome a stenographer. She goes quietly about her work with an occasional. That’s what you think , which is her favorite saying. It annoys her sensitive ears to hear anyone sing ing off key. Leaders’ Club 4. 32 £►- The Senior Year Book — 1939 Harold Tourtellotte “Jokes are thr caytnnt of con-vrrsatwn and the salt of life Quiet, unassuming. but a true friend 'neath the surface! His spare time is devoted to ping pong, and his spare thoughts to joining the navy. Harry has a keen sense of humor and often has entirely finished laughing by the time we get the joke! Hi Y flub 2. 3, 4 Manager Baseball 4. Cross Country 2, 3. — WHS — George Trovato This fellow pecks up wit as pigeons pease; he is wit s pedler There is always at least one “witty boy in the class, and George takes the honors this year. Aside from those unexpected remarks which seem to pop out of his mouth at the inopportune moment, Georgie is noted for his flashy suits and brilliant ties. As an orator, he will probably attain great achievements, although his stature would suggest a tailor’s model. Fencing 3, 4. Prize Speaking 2. 3, 4. Orchestra 2, 3. 4 Manager Track 2. 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4. Cheer Leader 4. Amateur Show 3. Varieties 4. — WHS — Ernest Vetelino Vivacity is the health of the spirit. Ernie is a shining example of what W H. S. has to offer in the way of basketball players A fine per « � n on the court and off it! Bas ketball 3, 4 Soccer 3, 4. — WHS — Patsy Visgilio The glass of fashion and the mould of form.” A well dressed Romeo is Pat both on the sta e and in real life. He has distinguished himself in acting, and was the potentate of the water pail and football bench for three years. A virtual Casanova, he has caused many a fair damsel's heart to flutter dangerously fast. Senior Play 4. Football Manager 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4. Prize Speaking 3. — WHS — Joseph Vocatura The next best thing to a very good joke is a very bad one.’ The little baker boy, who is always in the dough , seems to enlighten all of his classes by his cute remarks. Although he works until late at night in the bakery, he can usu ally be depended upon for knowing the answers. Joe often says that he owes his intelligence in Math and Physics to Mr. Kenyon. Foot ball 3, 4 Honor Roll 2. iy ■■—' 4 35 Ethel Vredenburg .Irt does not imitate, but interpret . This young lady is quite an artist! Remember her Senior covers? We consider this talent a valuable possession and one which may very likely become a life work. Senior Board 4. Art D?partment 4 — WHS — Robert Vredenburg Give me an honest laughter.” Bob has had much experience as a Business Manager, and has proven himself to be a good one He says his ambition is to manag? success fully a business. Here's to the real ication of that desire' Although quiet looking. Bob is a very popular boy with boys and girls. Business Manager of Senior 3, 4. — WHS — Carlton Weall 'A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing. A golden haired lion with an ath letic mind and build, Carl causes many a second look. He is one of the prominent leaders in school and his prowess on the football field is offset only by his choice of a lit tie field . Football 2, 3, 4 Base hall 2, 3. 4. Basketball 3. Vice Pres ident of Junior Class. Student Coun cil 3. Dramatic Club 4. Commence ment Usher 3. Varieties 3. — WHS — Frances Weeden “Seatness is a crowning grace of womanhood.” During the two years that Frances has been with us. she has won many fast and loyal friends with her gen tie and dignified manner. Leading role in Sophomore Play. Leaders’ Club 4. — WHS — Marie-France Weimar She dazzles our eyes as she flies to our hearts.” Francette . our little French miss, with the dazzling smile and charm mg personality, has been an active member of our class. She always knows the answers when everyone else’s mind has “gone blank , but why she should study French is still a mystery to us' Orchestra 2, 3, 4 Varieties 2. 3. Operetta 4 Prize Speaking 3. Soccer 2, 3. Amateur Show 3. The Senior Year Book — 1939 Ruth Whit ford It is the quiet worker who succeeds” Unobtrusively going about her work, Ruth inevitably comes out ahead, and is one of our most brilliant schol ars. No one who has ever received one of her cheerful smiles can feel friendless. Senior Boatd 4 Student Council 4. Dramatic Club 3. Chcm istry Contest 3. Leaders’ Club 4. Honor Roll 2, 3, 4 — WHS — Jean Williams “The laughter oj girls is. and ever was. among the delightful sounds of the earth' Like her Of course we do! Jean’s infectious laugh makes her outstand ing in a group, for when she laughs, everyone knows that Jean is enjoy ing her favorite pastime. During her three years of high school, this “White Rock Miss has acquired a long and variable train of mascu line admirers, and we feel sure that Jean’s combination of gaiety and se riousness will take her a long way in happiness. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Choir 3. Athletics 2. 3. 4. Usher for Operetta 4. Cheer Leader 3, 4. Dramatic Club 4. Senior Prom Committee 4. Class Treasurer 2. John Woodrnansee .1 shy face is better than a for.-ward heart. •’Wimpy is the boy who insists he can survive without the weaker sex. We disagree, however, when we see him slipping a romantic smile to some fair damsel in the hallway. — WHS — Richard Young Sot a care in the world has he. ' This phrase certainly suits Dick to a T . for when he is seen wan dering about the corridors in his lackadaisical way. one often won ders if this is the manner of a would be minister. Dramatic Club 3. Student Patrol 2. Susie Celestino .f light step and a light heart. Susie, the girl of the tapping feet and light step, is best known for her attractive changes of coiffure, which are her own creations. Vari eties 2, 3. Athletics 2, 3. Leaders' Club. Usher 2, 3. Manager Senior Play. Dramatics 2. John Drew A sudden thought strikes me. Everyone knows John for his characteristic drawl and his scientific mind The capacity of that mind is remarkable. This Most Intelligent Boy is always a source of original theories and keen enjoyment. Honor Roll 2. 3. 4. ! eter Levcowich “An easy minded soul. This lanky youth is best known for his performances on the basketball floor. A true eye and a strong arm make him a valuable player. Foot ball 2. Basketball 3, 4. Track 2. Johnston Hepburn The ungrown glories of his beamy hair. A new redhead! He’s from Plain field, Connecticut, and is a very-popular and likeable young man! It seems one of Red's favorite j� as times is running, for he used to gallup” three nules almost every day—and not for his health. P. H. S. Student Council 1, 4 Glee Club 3. Winner of Prize Speiking 3 Dra mafic Club 4. President of Athletic Association 4 Physical Training Leader 4. Winner of Magazine Cam paign 4 Athletic Notes Editor of Hermaid 4. Prize Speaking 4. John Reardon And don't confound the language of the nation With long-tailed words in osity and at ion. Lengthy words fall from his tongue as fast as weighty convictions fall into his mind. A more intelligent, more humorous friend than John would be hard to find. His tall fig ure and strolling gait add to his appearance the look of jolly fun for which he is known and liked. Track 2. Photography Club 2. Varieties 2. The Senior Year Book — 1939 ORCHESTRA Standing—George Trovato, Samuel Culley, James Harvey. Mr. l.awton. Vernon Bell. James Flaherty. Edward Cotter. Seated—Helen Raithcl. Florence 'lamer. Angela Nardone. Mary McIntyre, Blanche Davvlcy. hrancette Weimar, Sultana Koulbanis, I� is Maincs. STUDENT COUNCIL Standing—Joseph Cappuccio. W. Burdick. Joseph Ungworthy S. Suddarth. E Freeman J. Matarese P. tasUjma. Miss Leach. P. Cappuccio. Seated—Norman Andrews. lx is Maincs. William Borsey. P. Dower, K Card. W. .1 cr, G. Nardone. P. Greene, P. Gentile, R. Whitford. G. Beattie, H. Nardone. s( 35 fc MRS. BUMPSTEAD-LEIGH The Senior Year Book — 1939 BAND Back Row—A. Host. L. Chia radio. T. Santoro. J. Pienataro. L. Cardinal. I . I.iguori. J. Tail Ion. P. Castagna. R. Parilla. I.. Alpicrc. J. Iacoi. I). Parnigoni. Middle Row—L. Fusaro. P. DeSimone, J. Herrick. P. Merrill. B. Me Ininch. R. DeSimone. M. Carlson. K. DePerry. R. Paldino. Front Row—S. Sacco Marziglio, N. Feraco. K. Cotter. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Back Row—R. Smith. P. Gentile. F. Kenney. Third Ro-.v—(� . Perrin. F. Sposato, J. Bingley. S. Fusaro. J. Prizito. Second Row—L. Pratt. A. Bcrarducci. A. Pradcl. S. Rose, (I. Chiaradio. V. Mathieu. Front Row—II. King. A. Simone, C. Beaudoin. P. Cottrell, A. Murano, S. Cclcstino. -4. 42 ►- $ The Senior Year Book — 1939 FOOTBALL Baik Row—Mr Mudgc. Turano. Gencardli. J. Capalbo. I Pander a. C. DiPaola. J. Mahfood. I. Capalbo. f. Stcllitano. P. Visgilio. Mgr. Middle Row—F. Sposato. A. Gcncarclli. J. Rose. S. Cofoni. W. Miller. J. Harvey. Anderson. J. Y'oeatura. J. Turco. Front Row—Vuono. L. S|x sato. Nardone, Koswaski, Fitzpatrick. S. Cullcy. Pucci. Asa t. Mgr. CROSS COUNTRY Back Row—S. Servideo. K. Faiolc. A. Ferraro. F. (Jenese, CL Chimento. J. Spezzano. S. Toscano. Mr. Kenyon. Front Row—S. Murano. k Taylor, R. Hindle, Y. Latham. J. Cappuccio, F. Cappuccio, G. M ear ns, R. Schilkc. ’M. 4J The Senior Year Book — 1939 Jl'NIOR YARSI’IA Back R � —Mr. Kenyon. G. Chiaradio. Barber. S. Toscano. Mr. Federico. Front Row— . Bresseltc, I.. Sposato, C. DiPaoIa. . Miner. I . Lcvcowich BASKETBALL Back Ro y—Mr. Kenyon. Natale Federico. William Clarke, Mr. Federico. Front Row—Ernest Vetclino. George Mearns, Capt. James Harvey, Patsy (Jennie, F.rnest Saunders. - 4 44 Ji - The Senior Year Book — 1939 GIRLS’ HOCKEY Back Row—H. Dove. A. Grossman ides. II. Coy. E. Fulford. A. Rhodes. V. Stenhousc. R. Stcnhousc. Front Row— J. Wardman, I). Anderson, A. Littlefield, C. Harvey. M. Anderson. S. Blivcn R. Rose. GIRLS’ SOCCER Back Row—Harvey. M. Edmonds, S. Collings, H. Raithei, M. Perkins. M. Mathews. Middle Row—C. Leonetti, A. Hurtado, H. Hill, I. McCarthy, J. Bianchi. Front Row— M. Barone, M. Scott, E. Cameron. -«U5fr- The Senior Year Book — 1939 BASEBALL Back Row—Barilla. Cinderella. Hannuksela. Fitzpatrick. Btindle. Mudve. Middle Row—Stcllitano. Smith. Panciera, Graham, Peckham. Laudone, DcFanti. Front Row—Blinn, J. Capalbo, Mearns. Bingley, Langworthy, Rose. Nardone. TRACK Back Row—Mr. Kenyon, Burdick, Parnigoni, Wheaton, O. Nardone, Capalbo. Scrvideo. Hindlc, Clarke. Taylor. Trcvato. Second Row—Latham. F. Nardone, Faidi, Card, Suddarth, Zerbarini, Schilke, Spezzano. Front Row— Cofoni, Pothier, Harvey, Cappuccio, Sposato, J. Spezzano, Gcncarelii. 46 The Senior Year Book — 1939 Autographs 47 The Senior Year Book — 1939 Autographs 48 The Senior Year Book — 1939 -4 49 )3— The Senior Year Book — 1939 The Largest '-'Printing Plant in Southeastern New England is Located at Westerly THE UTTER COMPANY THE UTTER COMPANY PRINTERS AND «PUBLISHERS TELEPHONE 2846 MAIN STREET WESTERLY The Senior Year Book — 1939 COMPLIMENTS OF C. B. Cottrell and Sons Co. STEP BY STEP MAKE YOUR HOME ALL ELECTRIC Science tells us that constant reading or study In inadequate light Is one of the surest ways to datnage eyes. Don't take this risk use only an approved X. E. S. Lamp for reading or any other visual task. The Narragansett Electric Company Part of New England Power Association SOUTH COUNTY DIVISION 53 High Street Westerly. R. I. Compliments of GAFFNEY FUNERAL HOME Compliments of ROCHETTE’S MARKET Groceries. Meats and Provisions FIRST NATIONAL STORES Phone 2296 Inc. 56 Cross Street Westerly. R. I. 50 High Street PATRONIZE 106 West Broad St. 134 Main St. OUR Westerly. R. I. ADVERTISERS -4 51 )►- Tiie Senior Year Book — 1939 DRESS CLOTHES TO RENT TUXEDOS FULL DRESS Km CUTAWAYS SHIRTS SHOES ETC. READ WHITE m Woolworth Bldff. Providence, R. I. Next to City Hall Compliments of Tel. 2252 HORSE SHOE FALLS FARMS Buick The largest pure-bred “Ruick’s the Beauty” Guernsey herd in Rhode Island George P. Clark, Owner F. 0. LANPHEAR CO. Alfred C. Browning. Manager 10fi Main St. Westerly, R. I. 52 fr- Tin-: Senior Year Book — 19.39 Compliments of WESTERLY DRUG CO. A. 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I. Compliments of WESTERLY Hl-Y CLUB FURNISHINGS FROM THE WESTERLY FURNITURE COMPANY Show Quality at a Glance .4 “Big City” Assortment of All the Best Known Makes Many of Them Exclusive in Westerly at this store SHOWN AT ALL TIMES FRED W. HARVEY PLUMBING and HEATING Agent for Master-Kraft Oil Burner 14 LIBERTY STREET Phone 4041 Westerly, R. 1. SEE THE BEST AND NEWEST “Movies In Your Home Town Theatres w J. B. Findlay, Pres. Mgr. SEIDNERS MA YONNAISE For Discriminating People OTTO SEIDNER, Inc. WESTERLY. R. I. Compliments of C. W. CAMPBELL CO. G R A IN -4 55 fc- The Senior Year Book — 1939 Compliments of KENYON’S CLEANERS and DYERS Cleaning Works Westerly Shop Wakefield Shop Bradford Road 58 W. Broad St. 195 2353 2284 Narragansett LEON’S SPECIALTY SHOP 28 High Street - Westerly EXCLUSIVE WEARING APPAREL For Women and Missess BRANCH AT WATCH HILL Colonial Finance Corp. Car Financing: and Small Loans on Cars Furniture and Co-Maker Loans Room 306 Washington Trust Bldg. Westerly, R. I. Tel. 2298 ROGERS COMPANY TRUCKING - STORAGE INSURANCE Established 1876 31 Broad Street Phone 2443 Tony’s Service Station TYDOL GAS VEEDOL OIL DuPont Tires and Tubes Miller Tires and Tubes Opposite Railroad Station A. FARAGO, Prop. Telephones 2622 — 4698 Compliments of SEIDNER’S DELICATESSEN “Good Things to Eat” Dixon Square Bid . Westerly, R. I. Compliments of MONTGOMERY WARD CO. R. A. Sherman’s Sons Co. CONTRACTORS and BUILDERS Dealers in Lumber Westerly Hat Cleaning and Shine Parlor On-the-Bridge We Clean All Rinds of Hats Our Work Guaranteed Compliments of DAVEY MAXWELL Compliments of McCORMICK’S JE. Compliments of DAVID K. HOXSIE DODGE and PLYMOUTH CARS Meet Me at the Fountain BANNON’S DRUG STORE Crandall Block 10-12 Canal St. Snappy Togs for Young Men Compliments of ARTHUR N. NASH Tobacconist and Newsdealer 27 High Street - 56 ►- The Senior Year Book — 1939 Compliments of MORRONE BROS. BRADFORD GARAGE Trucks - Oldsmobiles H, £ ESSO Our Gas Has a Rep for Pep Lenihan’s Service Station High and Friendship Streets E. M. Westcott, Optometrist Washington Trust Bldg. Room 311 Westerly, R. I. Compliments ol BUTLER BROS. COAL CO. Compliments of EVE EVANS Misses’ Readv-to-Wear DRESSES and HATS High Street Westerly, R. I. Compliments of C. A. MORGAN, Inc. Compliments of JAMES ZANFINI MERCHANT TAILOR High Street Lincoln Bldg. Tel. 4347 RUISI BARBER SHOP Xervac Treatment 16 Broad Street Westerly. R. I. LaVia’s Auto Paint Shop BRUSH WORK and DUCO 94 Main Street TeL 4866 Frank W. Coy Real Estate Co. REAL ESTATE INSURANCE High Street Westerly, R. I. defray Opposite United Theatre W. H. S. 25 FOSTER TRAVEL SERVICE TICKETS TO ALL POINTS Via Bus and Plane Railroad Ave. Phone 4405 Compliments of UNIVERSAL FOOD STORES Frank Capalbo, Prop. Bradford. R. I. Tel. 81-R-6 Carroll Cut-Rate Perfumers Patronize “Carroll’s”—The Store that brought Low Prices to your town 29 High Street Westerly, R. I. Compliments of Albert DeFanti Bradford. R. I. 4 57 fc— The Senior Year Book — 1939 Congratulations Senior Class from LEWIS SOLOMON’S 56-60 High Street Westerly, R. I. Compliments of BLUE MOON TEA ROOM Dunn's Corners Route 1 Compliments of MELLO’S BARBER SHOP Opie Block - Room 21 - Westerly Compliments of SYLVIA’S SHOE SHOP Compliments of WILLIAM I). DOLAN Groceries, Provisions and Meats Granite Street Tel. 4037 MOORE’S HOUSE PAINT The Junior High School was decorated with this make Dunning's Hardware Store Opposite Central Theatre Compliments of NICHOLAS OIL CO. Industrial Drive Westerly, R. I. Tel. 4179 Pine Lodge Filling Station OVERNIGHT CAMPS Post Road Westerly, It. 1. BLUE SUNOCO ALL BRANCHES OF BEAUTY CULTURE DePerry’s Beauty Salon 29 CANAL STREET WESTERLY, R. I. Phone 5110 A. J. MORRONE Home Made Ice (’ream - Home Cooking Fountain and Booth Service Opposite Woolworth’s High Street ARTHUR TROTMAN Insurance Advisor Washington Trust Bldg. Tel. 2577 Compliments of KREBS COFFEE SHOP and KREBS TOWN SHOP W’esterly, R. I. CHECKERBOARD FEED STORE Friendship Drive Tel. 2661 Purina Chows Poultry Equipment - Seeds Fertilizers - Farm Supplies Compliments of l)R. CHARLES F. HICKOX DENTIST 308 Washington Trust Bldg. Tel. 5198 TYPEWRITERS NEW and REBUILT All Makes for Sale and Rent MlIRPHY PAPER CO. 19 Coggswell Street Westerly, R. I. Hilltop Filling Station SHELL GAS and OILS Tires, Tubes and Accessories Light Lunches Red Barry Manager — 58 )$►- The Senior Year Book — 1939 ALLEN’S CUT-RATE Perf umers EDWARD SALU8, Dealer High Street at Canal Westerly, R. I. Compliments of SANITARY BARBER SHOP Specialized Ladies' and Gents' Hair Cuts JAMES V. ELMO, Prop. 47 HIGH STREET LOUIS PANCIERA General Insurance Lincoln Bldg. Tel. 4883 Compliments of VICTORY HOME BAKERY WESTERLY, R. I. Compliments of NELSON W. HIMES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Spring Street Westerly, R. I. Compliments of TWELVE 12 CHASE STREET SCOTT’S UPHOLSTERING SHOP 28 Main St. - Tel. 2611 G. P. TOSCANO Merchant Tailor Haberdasher 23 Canal Street — Toscano Building Telephone 2584 Westerly. R. I. Compliments of CULLEY HARDWARE WESTERLY. R. I. Compliments of DR. JOHN H. SHIBILIO FOOT SPECIALIST 58 High Street Telephone 5117 Dr. Lawrence H. Hepworth OITOMETRIST Washington Trust Bldg. Room 206 Telephone 4860 Compliments of Lillian’s Beauty Salon Special Service to Graduates 16 Canal Street Tel. 4424 Westerly, R. I. Compliments of HENDERSON’S MARKET THE HOME OE THE BEST BEEF On the Bridge Westerly, R. I. Phone 4651 F. J. Cherenzia, Prop. UNION ICE GENERAL TRUCKING McKee Refrigerators Office: Friendship Drive Westerly, R. I. SAUNDERS BROTHERS DEVOE PAINTS C EN ERA L WOODWORK E RS Uoggswell Street Phone 2642 Day and Night Ambulance Service Phone 2107 Westerly Sanitary Corps, Inc. -4 59)3— The Senior Year Book — 1939 Compliments of H. E. THORP SON REAL ESTATE 31 Broad Street Westerly, R. I. William H. Goodgeon Jeweler and Silversmith Photographic Supplies Dixon Square Bldg. W'esterly. R. I. MORRONE BROS. CADILLAC and LASALLE OLDSMOBILE Stewart Warner Refrigerators and Radios 109 Main St. Tel. 2107 — 3417 Westerly. R. I. Compliments of Dr. Robert H. Earn ham DENTIST Class of 1902 45 Broad Street Westerly, R. I. Rhone: Shop 2765 Residence 1369 TROVATO BROTHERS Merchant Tailors 26 Canal Street Westerly, R. I. WESTERLY JEWELRY CO. 31 High Street Westerly, R. I. Phone 2314 Authorzed Koval Portable Dealer Cash or Credit — No Interest or Carrying Charge DR. R. C. DOVE W. H. S. Class of 1917 Phone 4448 TINA’S BEAUTY STUDIO Featuring PARKER HERBEX SCALP TREATMENT Dixon Square Building Westerly, R. I. Compliments of THE GENCARELLI COAL OIL CO. Bradford Road - Westerly, R. I. Compliments of Angelo’s Shine Parlor Compliments of CLARK’S MARKET Main Street Westerly, R. I. Telephone 2192 We Call and Deliver WORKS 181-185 Main Street Westerly. R. I. MAIN’S AUTO STATION Authorized Ford Dealer Compliments of MURPHEY CHEVROLET COMPANY “THE TRIANGLE” FOOD FOR MAN AND MOTOR State Road Hopkinton, R. I. Compliments of R. F. BARR. Insurance Agency Room 403 Washington Trust Bldg. 60 }. - The Senior Year Book — 1939 BARBOUR’S PHARMACY Prescription Specialists T. J. CONNORS. Reg. Pharm. 18 Broad Street Westerly, R. I. Compliments of I. B. CRANDALL CO. MEN’S WEAR Lincoln Block High Street Compliments of Robert E. Kessel Chief of Police Westerly Rhode Island Robert Drysdale Co. PLUMBING, HEATING and SHEET METAL WORK Phone 2151 54 Main Street Compliments of WONDER DRESS SHOP High Street Westerly, R. I. Everything Found In a Well Equipped Hardware. Paint and Sporting Goods Store The C. W. WILLARD CO. .38-40 High St. Westerly, R. I. N. G. SMITH DIAMONDS - WATCHES JEWELRY 65 High Street Westerly, R. I. Tel. 4370 .1. C. PENNEY CO. 5 CANAL STREET Westerly, R. I. FRIGID AIRE and All the Best Standard Make Appliances WHITALL ELECTRIC CO. 42 Main St. Westerly, R. I. GOOD CLEAN COAL RANGE and FUEL OIL The WILCOX COAL CO. MIJNRO’S, Inc. Wholesale and Retail FLOWERS Tel. 2382 Westerly, R. I. T ARN Y: Wishes the Class of ’39 success in their chosen fields Compliments of VARS BROS. DRUG STORE Charles J. Butler Coal Co. Canal Street Westerly. R. I. COAL - WOOD - OIL Phone 2184 - 2505 The W. C. HISCOX CO. BUILDERS DEALERS IN LUMBER AND BUILDERS’ MATERIALS JOHN W. BROPHY Stationer and Newsdealer 6 Canal Street Phone 2169 —e{ 61 The Senior Year Book — 1939 Compliments of DUNHAM’S PAINT VARNISH STORE 44 Main Street Tel. 2157 Compliments of JACK JILL Juvenile Shoppe Front High Chair to High School 45 High Street Westerly, R. I. THOS. J. BURDICK Sporting (Hoods 49 High Street — Westerly CHARLES H. RATHBUN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Tel. 57 Hope Valley, R. 1. Compliments of McLELLAN STORES High Street Westerly, R. I. COMPLIMENTS OF MODERN BARBER SHOP Specializing in Ladies’ and Children’s Haircut 23 Canal St. Toscano Bldg. TONY AZZINARI Shoe Repairing Union Street Westerly, R. I. HARRY LAWTON PIANO INSTRUCTION (New England Conservatory of Music) Studio, 3 Park Avenue Westerly, It. I. SHERMAN’S Hope Valley, R. I. CLOTHING - FURNISHINGS - SHOES COMPLIMENTS OF B B SUPER MARKET 69 High Street, Westerly, R. I. Tel. 3686 Free Delivery H. C. WOODMANSEE ICE - COAL - FUEL OILS Phone H. V. 31-J Hope Valley, R. I. E. M. GREENE Agent Warwick Beverages and Pepsi-Cola DUNN’S CORNERS Compliments of RUSSELL LENIHAN Real Estate — Insurance Compliments of Hope Valley Pharmacy Hope Valley R. I. CHRYSLER AND PLYMOUTH Sales and Service NARDONE MOTORS 46 Canal Street Westerly, R. I. Red Stone Filling Station Service De Luxe — Try Us Ashaway Road Westerly, R. I. — ( 62 )§•—