Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1942 Robert H. Carr ‘7lamp” Football, Camera Club. Banquet Com mittec. Bob has the attributes of Yehudi. He's sometimes here but most of the time there. His favorite stopping point is the shop, where he daily converses with Mr. Stopfard and his best friend, Adolph Jursa. Bob's ambition is to be a machinist. He also does well with his hobby, photography. — WHS — Samuel E. Cherenzia “Sam” Baseball, Intramurals. How caul I any classroom be dull with our dark haired Sam about? His many pranks certainly brighten up the most cheer less day. We hear he wants to be m iceman some day. Keep it ui. Sam, we know you'll be successful — WHS — Joseph V. Colosi “Joe” Football Manager. Joe is the kind hearted boy who is always giving help to other people. One of his pel subjects is Mechanical Drawing and he is v'ry talented in it. Some day he wishes to be an architect. When he’s not ir school, we find him riding around in i 1937 Plymouth. — WHS — Ferdinand M. Comolli Ferdie” Chemistry’ Te; m, Honor Society, Class Marshal, Traffic Squad, Class Prophet, Student Council, Intramu rals Ferdie has shown his scholar ly and social abil ty by leading the Chemistry Team to victory, by solving difficult mathematical problems, and by consistently helping others. His after school jobs do not detract from his achievements as most intelligent b«-y Ther« could be no more dignified class marshal than Ferdinand. — WHS — Lloyd R. Coon This tali fair haired lad is a stranger in these parts; he comes from far ther West Boulder, Colorado. He is very dignified, agreeable, and courteous and seems quite brilliant. You can always find him at noon time in the cafeteria, a fact which proves he’s industrious. With these qualities he should be very successful in life. Ruth E. Brown “Brownie” Leaders' Club, Intramurals, Book Club. Ruth is quiet, but that does not detract from her popularity, for she makes friends easily and is a good friend to have. “Brownie is a conscientious student, willing ti work, and thoughtful of others. — WHS — Thelma A. Burdick “Tab Leaders’ Club, Intramurals. Tab” is a regular song bird. She has been for three years a member of the Home Ec. division and is a very good cook. No one but her closest friends would guess that a quick temper is hidden beh'nd that happy go luck) appearance Nevertheless, we know that she w II be successful in whatever she undertakes. — WHS — Mary V. (apalbo Cheer Leader, Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Concert, Intramurals. Out standing in girls' sports, Mary is much sought aftei to lead the girls to victory. Her ready laugh and piquant features, together with her un tiring energy, insure Mary’s popularity wherever she is, whatever she does, «nd wherever she goes. We're rooting for you, Mary! — WHS — Virginia M. Celico 'Ginny” English Folk Dancers, Cheer Leader, Concert, Leaders' Club, Intramurals. We know Ginny will be successful in whatever she undertakes as shown by her dynamic school spirit on the cheering squad. She's right there to give a helpful Boost, whether in the classroom, in the gym, or on the football field. But don’t let her athletic life fool you. she is one of our most efficient secretaries, too. — WHS — Kathleen E. Cercena “Kay” Leaders’ Club. We often wonder if it is possible for everything to be as amusing as Kay seems to think it is. Her gay laugh can never be mistaken for anyone else’s. It must be wonderful to be so carefree and happy. Won’t you tell us your secret, “Kay ? —16 )§►—

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Tiir Senior Year Book — 1942 Charles H. Abruzzese “Duke' Football, Track, Baseball, Glee Club, Concert, Intramurals, Traffic Squad. Duke, as Charles’s friends call him, is a great fan of all sports. His one desire in life is to become a great pilot in the U. S. Army Air Corps. Because lie has such an ambition, Charles will go far ahead. His speech es in English are one of his developed traits. — WHS — Nat ale Broccolo Broc' Rror is that dark, silent fellow whom you’ve seen in the A division, tie's a very pleasant chap if you get to know him and that isn't hard. He is a diligent worker, an impor tant asset in any line. — WHS — Warren Duro Brown ulkty” Warren takes the Agricultural Course, hoping to become a boss farmer some day. A thrifty boy is Warren, saving all his money from the delivering of The Westerly Sun. His quietness is one of the char aeteristics that distinguish Warren. — WHS — Frank Francis Capalbo -iiuddir The Jitterbug of Westerly” is also a great biological student. That sol emn mask means nothing, girls, so watch out! Frank’s interest in ath letics and his bowling ability keep him from ever being bossed. Hud dly is the name he is known by to all his male friends and to some of the fairer sex. — WHS — Robert Harold Card Cardie” Class Prophet. Ashaway’s donation to Westerly High School has been a great one. Bob is the curly haired ladies' man who has made many a heart do flip-flops. His anecdotes and expressions are orig ina! and amusing. If ever you see two feet on a dance floor jitterbug-ging, you know they’re Bob’s. Sara Archie Sally” English Folk Dancers, Cheer Leader, Glee Club, Concert. Sally,” a like able, well mannered girl, has caused the hearts of many a young valiant to flutter. She is distinguished for her ability to make friends easily. — WHS — Carmela Arnone Cam Leaders' Club, Concert, Glee Club. Senior Board, Intramurals. Cam” is the littl giri from Bradford who can do any dance step and any seemingly imno?«ible feat in her gy;i classes. She has also turned out to be a fine waitress and we hope that she finds her chosen work satisfying when she faces the future. — WHS — Ina G. Babcock Leaders' Club, Senior Personals. Wis dom is not only to be acquired but to be utilized. One of Ina’s out standing features is her willingness to cooperate and lend a helping hand. To those who do not know her, she appears qu:et, but Ina is a worthy companion for those of us who are well acquainted with her. We un derstand her gentle sense of humor — WHS — Frances R. Bovin ton Fran” Leaders' Club. Fran is the pretty, merry lass from R.»om 4 who keeps the girls laughing with her dry-jokes. She has been the envy of more than one fair Junior's heart with hei constant trips to the for-mals ;;t R. I. State. To a fine friend and a kind hearted girl we wish the b?s» of lurk in all her future undertakings. — WHS — Priscilla E. Brown Priss” Leaders’ Club, Concert, Glee Club. Pussy's” friendliness and sense of humor provide her with a pleasing personality and many friends. She has been nil ambitious member of the Chorus and Glee Club for three ye rs, and is conscientious about her studies. - 5 H-

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The Senior Year Book — 1942 Louis F. Cozzolino “W I.mi is the quie (?) little lad with a great personality. He is well known for his toothpick chewing His .«th letic ability in all types of intra murals is recognized by all his pals. — WHS — James E. Dow “Jimmie Jimmie is another whose ear is his most valuable possession. He ami Bob Bitgood are always found together. They have acted as school bus for quite some time. He is al ways happy and cheerful and we hear he holds an active interest in the drums. G »«m| luck, old man! — WHS — Natale E. Falcone “Nick” Track. A jolly good friend is Nat or Nick, as he is called. This young fellow spends most of his time in the gym shooting baskets. Nat can be i very smart boy it h»- tries. His interest in Mechanical technique is great, and he hopes to make it his ••fe work. — WHS — William Ferrigno “Bill Cross Country The l..d who walks around slowly but gets where he's going, and who’s been called the cutest boy in the class by M;ss Mat arese, is none othi r than our Billy. Billy prefers blondes to brunettes but seemingly has a way with them both. — WHS — Walter Gardiner “Balt” • Walt,' as Mr Foster calls him, is an extremely active lad. He is very-quiet and polite, but a regular fellow once you get him outside of class. Every noon we see hin hiking downtown, rain or shine; thus, he must posspss ambition, a very desirable quality. Ruth J. Champlin “Bed English Folk Dancers, leaders' Club, Glee Club, Concert. Jean is our strawberry blonde with snappy brown eyes. Such gloriou red hair would be the envy even of Queer. Elizabeth. Red has a vivacious personality and as a friend, is full of fun, often displaying an unexpected sense of humor. — WHS — Arlene M. Church “Churchy” Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Histori an, Senior Prom Committee. Churchy is the efficient busine«s girl whom some fortunate executive will appreciate both for her energetic manner and ability and her pleasing appearance. Justly was she elected one of our cutest girls, this little queen from Ashaway. — WHS — Carolyn V. Crandall Leaders' Club Secretary, Concert, Senior Board, Intramurals, Student Council, Glee Club. The most intelligent girl in the class is also very quiet and studious. Whenever you see her, she has an armful of books that mean very much to her just now. The Senior Board knows how valuable she nas been, through her ability to write and manage the Literary Department. And Carolyn is as modest as she is brilliant. — WHS — Doris E. Crandall Dotty” Leaders’ Club, Int.'amurals. Dot” is a rather quiet girl with a sense of humor that has won her many friends She is very dependable and is alw-ays ready to offer her help wherever it is needed. Dot” is also a good cook and is fond of sports. We wish her luck in whatever she un dertakes. — WHS — Kathleen A. Crowley Kay Leaders’ Club. “Silence is golden, ?.perch is silver. According to this saying Kay” would much pretcr the silver. She his many “dates, and well she may with that come hither Irish twinkle in her eyes and her ever steady flow of interesting communique.” «Jf 17