Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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-

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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

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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