Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 }►-

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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 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