Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1941 shortest possible time to Hope Smith’s brother, Robert, who will be here next year. 41. We, Angeline Falcone, Lucy Leon-etti, Marion Anderson, and Anne Murano, transmit our ability to secure advertisements to Ruth Kelley, Arlene Church, and Mary Capalbo of the Junior class. 42. I, Jane Robinson, bequeath my eternal good nature to the sourest member of the Sophomore class for obvious reasons. To straight-locked underclassmen, we, Jane Robinson and Josephine Vuono, leave our well-kept hair. 43. To Mr. Foster, we, the members of 12B History, bequeath our debates, our arguments, and our hecklings in the fervent hope that he may be able to untangle the snarl of political discussions which accumulated throughout the year. The above document is submitted in all due respect and in deepest sincerity in accordance with ti ue propriety of feeling, on the parts of the undersigned. HARRIET BABCOCK STANLEY GOULD MICHAEL SPEZZANO (Class g tatisttrs Most Beautiful................Constance Harvey Most Handsome.....................Richard Donati Popular Girl . . Constance Harvey. Hope Smith Popular Boy . . Stanley Russell. N. Andrews Best Dressed Girl.................Phyllis Brown Best Dressed Boy..................Stanley Gould Intelligent Girl . . . M. Pendleton. P. Brown Intelligent Boy . . . . N. Andrews. K. Astill Athletic Girl......................Alma Rhodes Athletic Boy...................John Stellitano Girl Done Most for Class .... Helen Coy Boy Done Most for Class . . Normand Andrews Quietest Girl............H. Clapham. M. Reale Quietest Boy ................... Nicholas Vuono Class Optimist....................Kenneth Astill Class Pessimist...............................Ed Burdick Best Natured Boy..................George Dohring Best Natured Girl...........................Jane Robinson Class Stenographer.............Doris Rathbone Most Studious.....................Stanley Gould Class Artist....................Edith Dinwoodie Class Poet . . . Anne Murano. C. Dammeyer Most Original.....................Kenneth Astill Most Sociable........................Hope Smith Most Collegiate....................Ralph Spargo Most Polite Boy...............................Ed Burdick Boy Most Likely to Succeed . . Stanley Gould Girl Most Likely to Succeed P. Brown. H. Coy Neatest Boy........................Stanley Gould Neatest Girl . . Phyllis Brown. Julia Naccarato Class Wit..........................Kenneth Astill Class Bluffer......................Robert Young Most Talkative..................Dorothy Stoppello Cutest Girl . . Hope Smith. Alyce Littlefield Cutest Boy .... Dan Taylor. Thomas Reilly Most All-Around Boy . J. Stellitano. D. Graham Most All-Around Girl A. Rhodes. C. Harvey Best Dancer, Boy....................Robert Hyde Best Dancer. Girl...............Dorothy Stoppello Most Romantic Boy....................J. D. Capalbo Most Romantic Girl .... Frances Boyington Class Actors . . Astill. Cappuccio. Young. Gould Class Actress...................Dorothy Stoppello Class Flirt...........................Hope Smith Teacher’s Pet........................Louis Rosso Class Baby.......................Alyce Littlefield Best Singer. Boy.................James Pignataro Best Singer. Girl . . E. Dinwoodie. H. Babcock Class Musician.....................Richard Donati Most Sarcastic.................. Helen Pendleton Most High Hat . . E. Langworthy. E. Fulford Woman Hater.........................Thomas Reilly Most Polite Girl................Hannah Clapham -«5( 16

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The Senior Year Book — 1941 Mayor of Bradford to my sister, Jean. Let me warn her, however, that she has a difficult task before her, because one must be on his toes to keep up with this “fast” city. 18. I, Frank Gencarelli, fortunate heir of the junkyards, stables, and all buildings surrounding the Red Stone Filling Station, left to me in 1939, make these as well as my estates and rights in Shan-nock, Cross’ Mills, and Potter Hill, the property of Frank Servideo and Joseph Ferendo, who, I am sure, will manage them as well as I have. 19. I, Michael Spezzano, hereby leave my interest and ability in track to any underclassman who is capable of attending practice faithfully, making a point now and then, and showing the ability at least to climb over the high hurdles. 20. We, the cast of “You Can’t Take It With You,” in all modesty wish the Junior class the same success that we had, dramatically and financially, and sincerely hope that their production will be a real “hit.” 21. We, Ralph Spargo and Robert Hyde, leave our playboy instincts to any pair of underclassmen who feel inclined to indulge in similar frivolities. 22. I, William Borsay, leave to Wallace Greig my technique as business manager. 23. I, John Stellitano, leave my well-known all-around athletic ability to Henry Laudone, who is also a famous W. H. S. athlete. 24. I, Walter Bressette, leave my ability in athletics to James Trebisacci, who shows promise in basketball and baseball. 25. I, Patsy Cappuccio, leave my love for argument and ability to say what I mean in five and six syllable words to any Junior who can rival me in oratory. 26. We, Fred Ennis and Earl Crandall, leave our remarkable gymnastic ability to Dick Caulfield and Louis LaPere of the Sophomore class who really are “smooth. ’ 27. T, “Doc” Astill, bequeath my power of spontaneous humor to whichever member of the Junior class feels sufficiently well qualified to carry it on. Attention, Edward Tourtellotte! 28. I, James Pignataro, leave my original methods of working algebra problems as well as my love for solid, trig, physics, and algebra, which have sent me to bed at 2 or 3 a. m., to Mr. Kenyon—especially my copyrighted methods in algebra, for they may some day prove extremely valuable. 29. We, Dorothy Stoppello, Ida Grills, and Marion Monti, leave our ability to make pleasant chatter in school to those talkative Juniors, Anne Lanzetta, Sally Archie, and Constance Wright. We are sure they are deserving of this fine gift. 30. We, Betty Langworthy and Ethel Fulford. bequeath our nimble fingers and good taste to the future Home Ec classes in the hope that they may equal our resourcefulness. 31. I, George Dohring, leave my ability to argue with hapless females in History' 12B to any one who may desire it, and to any future upholder of the Democratic Party I leave my hearty regards. 32. I, Helen Coy, bequeath my interest in everything I do to the future Seniors. 33. I, Marion Pendleton, leave my quiet attitude and brilliant mind to the most undeserving Sophomore, in order that he may profit by them. 34. I, Normand Andrews, transmit my powers of persuasion to the future class presidents. To them, also, I leave mv ability (?) to get a thing done within the appointed time limit. 35. We. Edith Dinwoodie and Doris Rathbone, bestow our skill at manipulating the machines in Office Practice on Genevieve Dubiel and Mary Capalbo. 36. We, Hannah Clapham and Mary Baird, bequeath our habit of accompanying each other wherever we go to all people in perfect accord with each other. 37. We. Herbert “Timber” Strong and Wallace Burdick, leave our record of prowess in tumbling for future classes of Mr. Federico to live up to. 38. I, Edward Burdick, bequeath my record on the track team to under-classmen record breakers. 39. We, Thomas Reilly and Ralph Nar-done, leave our positions as ticket takers to Louis Cozzolino and Henry Fiore of the Junior class. 40. I. Phyllis Brown, bequeath my ability to do anything and everything in the 15

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Tiie Senior Year Book — 1941 Andrews, Normand D- Senior Board, Student Council (Pres.), Class President (3 yrs.), R. I. Honor Sur ety. For three con secutive years Norm” has led our class in the capacity of president. He advanced from vice president to president of the Student Council as he went from his Junior to his Sen ior ear He was voted most pop ular” and “boy who has done most for class.” We know that, when he graduates, he will he a success and the school will lose a popular leader. — WHS — Algiere, Paul J. Cross Country Team, Track, Senior Board. One of the better members of our cross country team. In the spring, Paul can In found doing his part to bring a track championship to Westerly. He is a camera fiend not only apt at taking pictures but in developing them — WHS — Alice, Samuel Intramurals. Sam” is known to his friends as a “Chicken Inspector. Whether he plans to follow in the tracks of Sherlock Holmes or not. he leaves no stone unturned to dis cover an answer to any problem that confronts him. — WHS — Antonino, Gerard Intramurals. Gerard is an enthusi ast in chemistry and frequently is found in the Chem. Lab. at noon, performing some exr‘criments. He has been practicing glass blowing in his more recent trips there, and who knows but that he may find success in this field? — WHS — Hailey, Frank Frank takes the agricultural course. He carries his work home, in that he has a large number f chickens in his care. His noon hour is taken up with activities in the gym. Ast ill, Kenneth N. Vice President (4), Chemistry .Team, Editor Commencement Senior, Intramurals, Student Council, Prom Con mittee, Senior Play, R. I. Honor Society. “Doc, our class wit, has well earned this title by always having a full supply of jokes to spring at opportune moments. Whenever you feel despondent, you can always depend on Doc to com-- along at the right time to help you out with his witty remarks. He is a whiz at all subjects and this is sort of un usual, considering the fact that he never brings a book home. Mr. Kenyon s class would certainly be at a loss withcut him around. — WHS — Algiero, Carmela M. Leaders' Club. Carmella is one of the few girls in American History 12A. However, her charming smile and cheerful disposition, ever ready to give or to take a joke, have never failed to secure the affection of us all. — WHS — Anderson, Marion R. Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Intra murals. The blonde spitfire” with all the wit! That’s Marion. Her sar casm can be rutting, and she knows all the answers. She is, however, a lot of fun and can be a loyal friend. — WHS — Babcock, Harriet Leaders' Club, Glee Club. Concert, Clasi Historian, Senior Boarl, Senior Play. Hetsie,” our classmate from Stonington, is one of the chief de baters in history class. She loves to read and can tell you something about almost any book you have ever heard of. Her tireless pep, vim, and friendliness have gained her a host of friends. — WHS — Baird, Mary B. Leaders’ Club, Senior Board Intra murals, R. I. Honor Society. An example of the girls in 12B who simply love to hold a debate in his tory class with Mr. Foster! She has had the very difficult task of edit ing Tattles for the Senior Mary never goes to a school function without the company of either Han nah or a certain ex captain of W. H. S. baseball. We feel sure that she will succeed in her ambition to be a dental hygienist. -417 ►-