Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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

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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

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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 }►-