Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1941 Bor say, William J. Student Council, Concert, Business Manager Senior Play. Bill” is the tall outdoorsman from Shelter Harbor, and what he knows about horses would fill a book. As an active member of the Student Council, he has proffered many worth while suggestions. He has also served Miss Aim well in the commercial department. — WHS — Bressette, Walter E. Football, Baseball, Intramurals, Co-Captain Basketball, R. I. Honor Society. Walt” plays football, bas ketball, and baseball with equal abil ity, while at the same time he makes the honor roll. Breezy” is never at a loss for words, and his witty remarks come at unexpected moments. He is also one of the bet ter young golfers of our town, having won prizes and cups here and elsewhere. — WHS — Briggs, Leverett Senior Board. Our flaming haired lad from Ashaway whose pranks (practical and otherwise) are well known to all in school! Without much persuasion, he’ll apply himself to his studies, and when he does, he gets results. At the present time, Red” is a flaming isolationist. — WHS — Briyhtman, Charles Charlie is a mechanically inclined boy and if he doesn't take up some work along this line, he will probably continue in the field he knows best—turkey farming. His prefer ence in sports runs to swimming. — WHS — Burdick, Edward N. Track Team, Senior Board, Concert, Intramurals, R. I. Honor Society, Senior Play. Ed” has the unusual distinction of being both class pessimist and our most polite boy. He is equally well known for his feats on the track team, and for his proficiency in the art of argument. About five years from now this lad will be looking for a job as experi mental chemical engineer for some big concern. Bliven, Minnie S. English Folk Dancers, Leaders’ Club. Blimp” has proven her ability not only as a good cook, but also as an efficient business manager while at tending to her duties in the cafeteria noontimes. Her home econom ic training has been to the advantage of all who purchase lunches in school. Brown, Phyllis Tucker Chemistry Team, Leaders' Club, Sen ior Board, Student Council, Honor Society, Class Prophet. Every task or school subject which Phil” has undertaken has been completely mas tered. As proof of this, she won top honors for girls in the state rhem istry contest. Her outstanding scho lastic ability is also demonst rated by the fact that she has been on the honor roll since her entrance at W. H. S. — WHS — Cayer, Lurnina Leaders’ Club. Kit” is the little girl who is good at everything. She is the shining light of our French class but would rather spend her time baking cakes than studying verbs. She hopes some day to be a dental hygienist. — WHS — Clapham, Hannah M. Class Secretary (2, 3, 4), Senior Board, Leaders' Club, R. I. Honor Society. Hannah is that quiet blonde who is one half of Mary Hannah, Inc. After you know her, you realize what a real companion is, and what a splendid nurse she is going to be. WHS — Coy, Helen E, English Folk Dancers, Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Student Council, His torian, Intramurals, D. A. R. Award, R. I. Honor Society. Helen is an extraordinarily fine girl, being out standing both in scholarship and in athletics. At graduation, Westerly High School's loss will be Smith College’s gain. Her title girl who has done most for the class is well earned, for she has aided the class not only on the playground but through doing more than her part in social functions. «6( 18 )§► -

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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 ►-

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The Senior Year Book — 1941 Burdick, Wallace E. Football, Student Council. The rough and tough football player from Cross’ Mills, whose interest lies in hunting and in sports in general! •Walt” says his future is tied up in the aviation industry. His won derful build has won him the name Alley Oup . — WHS — C a pal bo, Joseph F. Football, Baseball (Captain), Vice President (Junior). John D” is the name given to Joe. Besides playing brilliantly on the football squad (remember that run in the Stonington game?) and being cap tain of the baseball team, he has found time to earn the title Most Romantic Boy . — WHS — Cappuccio, Patsy Student Council, Glee Club, Mgr. Basketball, Cross Country, Senior Board, Senior Play, Track. Pat has a future in the legal business. Many times in the classroom and in assembly we have thrilled to his fiery oratory. His frequent discus sions with the janitors on the political situation are familiar to us all. He has been exceedingly active in school politics. — WHS — Colling8, Harold Baseball, Intramurals. Colly” has seen service on the diamond as a member of the baseball team. His abilities are not confined to athletics, for his hobby is woodcrafts, and some day Harold will take his place as a first class cabinet maker. Curtiss, Rebecca R. I. Honor Society. Becky takes home economics and her ability as a cook is known to all the students of 12A who frequently look to her for samples. She is handicapped in history, however, as she is one of the very, very few girls in the class. But this doesn't hinder her from getting good marks. — WHS — Delicato, Eleanor L. Leaders' Club. Eleanor is a so ciable girl who enjoys good times, being particularly fond of bowling. She hopes to become a reporter sometime in the future. Her dark, wavy hair furnishes an attractive background for her soft, dark eyes. — WHS — I) in wood ie, Edith R. Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Glee Club, Concert, R. I. Honor Society. Here we have the cheerful songbird from Alton who has also distinguished herself in the field of art, as evidenced by her many drawings for our magazine. She can not fail to be a worthy alumna. — WHS — I)ove, Norma E. Leaders’ Club, Intramurals. A warm heart and a true friend are Norma’s gifts to her class. A kindly act is an every day occurrence with her. She shows her enjoyment in ath letics by turning out for practice afternoons and by adding to the cheering section at the evening games. — WHS — — WHS — Dinwoodie, Rolfe W. Football. A big fellow with a pleas ing personality! Buff is one of the mainstays on the football team; always reliable, always steady when the going is toughest. In class he has been one of our most outstand ing wits, especially in the role of Lady MacBeth . Four years more, and it will be Rolfe W. Dinwoodie, Mechanical Engineer . Durfee, Constance L. We take pride in claiming Connie as our No. 1 cook. For three years her delectable foodstuffs have been crossing the cafeteria counter. She is equally clever in the art of sewing. -«8{ 19 )►—