Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book. — 1941 Ferraro, Armand Cross Country, Glee Club, Concert, Intramural . Armand has been ac live in apparatus work in the gym nasium His skill in this field of athletics has won him a prominent place on the gym team for three years. He is recofniied as the school's best rcller skater and may be found during his leisure hours at the rink, doing daring feats and graceful gyrations. — WHS — Ferraro, Eugene Chemistry Team. R I Honor Society, Senior Elay. Gene is the true scholar personified. Sugar’s interests center mainly about the srien tific field, and he can be found in either the chemical or physics lab at almost any time. He would ap preciate it very much if all his friends would keep their teeth intact until he gets ready to hang out his D P. S. shingle His quiet humor should have a calming effect upo.i his victims. — WHS — Gencarelli, Frank S. Football, Track. Concert, Intramu rals, Prom Committee, Traffic Squad Stellar member of our crack football team, he has held his own on the right side of the line. Killer Hot Dog” has as much good nature as he has plumpness. If you know how plump he is, you appreciate his good nature. — WHS — Gaccione, Theresa A. Leaders’ Club. Theresa is going to make some man a fine secretary. Her neat, methodical way of doing things speaks definitely in her favor. She may seem quiet, but her ready smile is a pleasant sight. — WHS — Gaccione, Theresa M. Leaders' Club, Concert. Theresa’s fine grooming, especially in regard to nails and hair, distinguishes her in any crowd. Her air of sophistica tion is charming, and her desire t » be a first rate stenographer will surely be rewarded. — WHS — Greenman, Hazel M. Leaders' Club. Hazel is a pert, blond miss, who is always in a hurry. She finds crocheting and embroidering real domestic pastimes However, she also enjoys dancing of all kinds, and her love of books fills many leisure hours. — WHS — Genese, Frank Cross Country, Intramurals. Gene” can be found any time after school hours in the gym, amusing himseli watching the basketball team sweat as they practice. He is not bach ward by any means, since one can spot him talking with numerous girls at lunch time. — WHS — Gould, Stanley L. Chemistry Team, Cheer Leader, Sen ior Board, Swing Band, Prom Con mittee, Senior Play, R. I. Honor So ciety. Stan”, our most studiour. classmate, does a few things besides study. He leads cheers, tap d4nrr-%« walks around on his hands, and plays a saxophone. We feel sure that Stan” will be successful in Har vard and some day excel in his chosen profession, medicine. Grinnell, Myrtle Leaders' Club. Myrtle’s subdued manner in school is but a false front. Her skill in maneuvering fancy dance steps is well known by her friends. Although her sense of hu mor is slow to awaken, it is equally slow to quell. — WHS — Grcssomanides A nastasia Leaders’ Club, Senior Board. Glee Club, Comer:, Intramurals, R. I. H-.n-.r ' t kes ev- erything with a grin. 1 wonder if she has a temper ? Her brilliant typing record started with her Sophomore year. She is a faithful Girl Scout and is always well sup plied with first hand news about af fairs of the country and the world. ■•=( 21 )fr

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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 -

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The Senior Year Book — 1941 Graham, Douglas Cross Country, Baseball, Intramu rals, Senior Board, Glee Club, Concert, Treasurer (2), Hi Y Cup, R I. Honor Society, Trick. The flirtatious fellow who is seen pouring his dynamic personality upon the fair er sex of the school is “Doug”. He has proven his all-around ability by starring on the cross country team and by holding down the third base coaching job on the baseball team. “Doug was honored in his Junior year by being presented with the Hi Y cup, which he justly deserved. — WHS — Gronstrom, Albert Senior Board, Senior Play Publicity. “Gus” is a checker fiend who can beat anyone who has nerve enough to challenge him. During the Christ mas seasons “Gus has used his art to provide the class rooms with color. His ability in this field is con spicuous. — WHS — Hannuksela, Arthur Football, Baseball. 'Hank comes to us from Hope Valley. He has been outstanding on both football and baseball squads. His quiet man ner is amusing at times. Around Hope Valley he is noted for taking steam baths and for his ability as janitor of the church. — WHS — Holliday, William Basketball, Baseball. Although Bill’s basketball career as a varsity regular has been only one year, he has made up for all time lost by being high scorer in a great many games. His abilities are not confined to the basketball court. He plays baseball well and always is prepared to aid Mr. Kenyon in algebra class. — WHS — Iacoi, Julio Cross Country, Baseball (Mgr.), In tramurals, Football (Mgr.), Traffic Squad, Prom Committees, Glee Club. Concert. Julio has been manager of both football and baseball teams. This year he was honored by the football team with a ducking in the shower, clothes and all. He is frequently seen carrying notes around for teachers—and if it means a visit to the commercial rooms, he can’t get there fast enough. Harvey, Constance A. English Folk Dancers, Pres. Leaders’ Club, Senior Play, Concert, Prom Committees, Cheerleader, Senior Board, Student Council, Intramurals. Connie has been voted our most beautiful girl. Her beauty, plus her dramatic ability fas shown by her performance in the lead of the Sen ior Play) may obtain a place for her on the stage or in movies in the near future. Her ambition at the present time, however, is to be an efficient private secretary. — WHS — Heath, Marjorie F. English Folk Dancers, Leaders’ Club, Glee Club, Concert. “Margie be lieves nothing in the world is too serious to laugh over. She has a knack for remembering jokes, and, what’s more, when she tells them, they’re still funny. She wants to pro cure a position in an office after graduation -what’s more, we know that she will. She hasn’t those spar kling blue eyes for nothing — WHS — Hill, Marian L. Leaders' Club, Glee Club. Senior Board, Concert. Marian became a member of W. H S. in her Junior year and immediately showed that she could be counted on for difficult jobs. She has been a derided help in the publication of “The Senior . — WHS — Holman, Priscilla Senior Play, English Folk Dancers, Leaders’ Club, Glee Club, Concert. The charming little grl who runs up and down the hall, always in a hurry! When you hear an outburst of giggles, you’ll know “Pat” is sure to be near. Her pleasant chatter may be heard while she is pursuing her favorite pastimes — dancing and swimming. — WHS — Hubbard, Gertrude E. Leaders’ Club. Gertrude is going into Newport Nursing School next year, and we wish her all possible luck. Her long, dark, wavy hair and flash ing eyes speak eloquently for her. 4 22