Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 )►—

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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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The Senior Year Book — 1941 Dipollina, James Camera Club (Pres.), Senior Board, Senior Play Stage Assistant. An other one of our rabid camera fans who delights in snapping other people at the most unexpected moments! He can always be found trying to persuade some victim that he or she ought to buy the picture he has at hand Jim can be found between periods heunting the cafeteria in an effort to secure a candy bar. Edmonds, Marie G. Treasurer, Leaders' Club, Concert, English Folk Dancers, Intramurals, Traffic S |uad, Class Prophet Since Marie is one of our best girl ath letes, we hope she will follow her ambition and succeed as an athletic director. She played basketball for the Navy in the annual “Army Navy classic, and played well. Her ability in athletics is surpassed only by her dancing. — WHS — — WHS — Dohring, George R. Senior Board ‘ Smut has been outstanding in political activities throughout his high school career, and we trust h:s graduation will not hinder him from entering this field in which he is so apt. He easily won the title •‘best natured boy. Falcone, A ngeline Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Con cert, Intramurals, R. I. Honor Society. Dark Eyes is rightfully named. Her pleading, dark eyes are very expressive. She lakes roller skating in her stride and will ac cept any dare offered — WHS — Donati, Richard C. Treasurer (Junior), R. I. Honor So ciety. Senior Board Editor, Swing Band, Traffic Squad, Student Coun cil. Concert, Senior Play, Prom Com mittees. Dick is the class musician. He plays the guitar and plays it well. In his capacity as class treasurer, he put over the junior prom by getting the class to pay their dues. More than enough money was raised in the short time we had. He has been editor of the bimonthly Senior , and has been getting out some of the best books in the school history. WHS — — WHS — Fiddes, Mary J. Leaders' Club, Senior Prom Comm-', tee, Intramurals. Mary Jo is the smiling girl from Hopkinton. Her slightly tomboyish walk and uneml ing cheerfulness make her a pleas ant companion. A fine horseback rider, she would rather be out riding than inside doing her school lessons. Who wouldn't? — WHS — Ennis, Fred C. Gym Exhibitions, R. I. Honor Society. Three times now, Fred has had a chance to shine in gymnas tic exhibitions. His agility is really amazing. In his spare time, he can be found with his head buried in an adventurous book, or busy building model airplanes. Fulford, Ethel M. English Folk Dancers, Leaders' Club Senior Board. Intramurals, Prom Committees. Ethel's blond hair and laughing blue eyes are a pleasant sight in all gatherings, and her gen ial chatter is soothing to any man's ears. Effie May hopes in the fu ture to hang out a shingle—E. Fulford, Interior Decorator, but at present is more interested in eating. — WHS — Faiola, Emelin Track, Cross Country. Emelin is a walking dictionary. He may be found at any time in Room 5 studying a dictionary and learning new words to spring on teachers or students. He is always ready with a new nickname, some being Magdo, Mus-enna, and Buhaser. — WHS — Fusaro, Lucy A. Intramurals, Leaders' Club, Traffic Stjuad, Cheerleader, Glee Club. Gig gle—giggle—giggle Lucy must be somewhere near. This curly haired sparkling eyed damsel of the secre tarial division is not what is termed the quiet type. Roller skating is the hobby of the moment with her now, and we can readily understand why when we are privileged to watch her performance. -«»( 20 Jjj -