Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1941 Jursa, Adolph R I Honor Society, Camera Club, Senior Play Stage Assistant. Adolph, a whiz at algebra, is equally effi cient as a photographer. He has been an active member of the Cam era Club, and his photos have won prizes in inter school competitions. — WHS — Kenyon, Robert E. “Bob' is the lad with the jallnpe— sometimes referred to as a car— that makes side trips to Bradford He is a standout in the agricultural department, and his agricultural studies are carried over at home— where he is rated an excellent farmer. — WHS — Lanphear, Clinton H. Intramurals, Accountant, Senior Play. ••Clint , a most ardent student of admirable character, has been a worthy mainstay in the intelligence department of the Business Man agerr.ent Class. Neat and studious, he has a remarkable brain, which he revealed as accountant for the Senior play. Indeed, Clint will be an asset to any office. — WHS — Larkin, Everett H. We wonder why his popularity has increased so. Is it because of his fancy “jalopy or his humor? We often wonder how long his witty sense of humor and jalopvs will hold nut. — WHS — Ligouri, Patsy Concert, Intramurals Pat is a member of 12A, which means that he takes Physics. In the Lab. Pat is just as able as he is in trigo nometry. His new car is the envy of all the boys. Johnson, Lois E. English Folk Dancers, Leaders’ Club. Lois's naturally curly hair makes her the envy of all who know her. She is one of the few girls in the agri culture class. This, combined with her cooking and sewing abilities, points to a domestic future for one of our most charming classmates. — WHS — Kenyon, Marjorie A. Leaders' Club, Glee Club, Concert. We are sure that Margie’s deci sion to become a dietitian was a wise one. Her way of reaching sue cess without seeking its laurels will aid her much, no matter what she undertakes. — WHS — Kinneyt Margaret M. Leaders’ Club. Here is another of our all-around girls. What Margaret doesn't surpass others in, in the field of athletics, isn't worth mentioning. She likes dancing and is a whiz” on roller skates. If a thing is worth doing, it's worth doing well, fits Margaret. — WHS — Knight, Virginia E. Although Virginia is inclined to be on the quiet side while in school, she most certainly can be full of fun on occasion, as her many friends will willingly testify. — WHS — Langii'orthy, Evelyn L. Camera Club, Leaders’ Club, Eng lish Folk Dancers. Concert. Toddy is a member of the Home Economics class. She has an unusual ambition—that of wanting to be a dress buyer. What she intends to do with all the dresses after she purchases them, she only knows! -423

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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

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The Senior Year Book — 1941 Main, Huron Intramurals. Byron, although qui et, has a surprisingly keen wit. It is he who supplies the humor on the trips taken by the agricultural class. His interests are not confined entirely to his studies, for he has been active on the baseball field. — WHS — Marsiglio, Anthony P. Glee Club, Concert. ' Tony” is very prominent musically. He has par ticipated in all the musical events and activities of the high school dur in bis career here as a pupil. — WHS — Mac Lean, Lome Camera Club, Concert. Lorne all but sleeps in the shop. He is in there al most all the time—if he isn't building something, he is discussing ph tographv with Mr. Stopford. — WHS — Miner, Harold Senior Board, Cross Country, Co-Captain Basketball, Track. •Humpy's” vanity is confined to his curly locks, for he is very modest about his abil ity on the basketball and cross coun try teams. His witty remarks are always coming at the right time. Had there been a “class eater,” Har old would have easily won that dis tinction. — WHS — Mitchell, Donat M. Track, Intramurals. If “Mitch” is ever involved in a feud, he will be well prepared. For the three years his high school career, he has been on the fencing team and handles a foil well. His hobby is archery. “Mitch has other qualities, among them, his ability to use a slide rule. The “Leathernecks” will soon be having a new recruit—if Donal has his way. LaPere, Bertha H. Leaders' Club, Intramurals. Bertha, one of our athletic girls, is always cheerfully in a stew over history. Bert” is quite a collector. She has an excellent stamp album for her serious moments and a scrapbook of Hollywood celebrities as a side line. — WHS — Leonetti, Lucy H. Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Intra murals. Lucy has a refutation of being a good mixer. She is always in the center of activity. Her most outstanding characteristics are her sparkling black eyes and her laugh She has used these characteristics to advantage in her role of cashier at the various games. — WHS — Littlefield, Alyce Leaders’ Club, Intramurals, Senior Board, Concert. Alyce and her ir repressive giggle are inseparable. Her title of class baby” is very fit ting. Even her many sweaters fol low the trend of baby blue and pink. Her way of dangling a sentence in mid air is often infuriating, but we love her just the same. — WHS — Manfredi, Stella Intramurals, Leaders' Club. A rec ord of Stella's school activities shows that she is a feminine “Hank Lui setti. She was a member of the girls' basketball squad and played diligently in all their encounters. Strangely enough, she likes singing and hairdressing. — WHS — Mattson, Helen Leaders' Club. Dainty Helen, with the honey colored coronet of braids, wins the title of sweet femininity. Her quaint air of reserve and grace fulness sets her apart in any group. Those she favors with a smile are very fortunate. -4 24