Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 ►-

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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 ►-

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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