Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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

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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 )?

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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