Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1942 Roy H. Knight Roy is a well known figure in th»-corridors about the time of the last liell in the morning. We think he has broken all records. We enjoy watch mg him fumble through a stack of papers in his trig book, looking for the right one. He needs a ecretary badly. He works hard, th »ugh, out side of school. — WHS — Henry J. Laudone “Cook it ’ Foothill Co Captain, Baseball Co-Captain, Senior Class Treasurer, Traffic Squad. This most clean cut boy, who has been liked and respected by many others aside from th'? football squad of 1941, if “Cookie ’ His excellent sportsmanship and de termination wi’! always be an asset to him. But, really, we’re still won dering why he changed his mind about the weaker sex. — WHS — Michael V. Levcowich “Mickey Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Glee Club, Concert, Intramurals. “Slick is the adjective that describe Mickey be«-t. Besides his “way with the girls, Mickey is probably next distinguished for making air plane models. If you have ever seen these planes, there is no doubt in your mind that he would make a good aviator. Or is it a “Doe, Mickev’ — WHS — Thomas M. Maines “Tommy” Chemistry Team, Senior Board. Glee Club, Concert, Honor Society, All State Chorus, Babcock Essay Prize Winner. Tommy, the congenial fel low who eats those luscious oranges in room seven at lunch hour, is another wizard. His ability to wnte both eloquent prose and inspiration al poetry is second only to his schol astic standing. Who of us do not re member his original and brilliant answers to the chemical problems which were the bane of our Junior year? — WHS — Charles C. Manfredi Charlie” Cross Country, Track. ‘ Charlie is a bard worker, both at home and in school. He is extremely husky and it is easy to bring a smile to his face. He plugs hard, and we know he’ll come through on top. Rita C. Felicetti Camera Club, Leaders’ Club, Glee Club Concert, Intramurals. Review Geometry, Solid, Trigonometry, Al irebra! Where are we? In Rita’s com puny. Everyone knows that Rita has taken more mathematics than any other girl in the class, and she has survived! Nor can anyone show morr interest in English class than Rita. Nursing school, here she comes! — WHS — Doris I,. Field “Dot” Leader;' Club, Concert. At home Dot is very happy to be left with a pair f knitting needles at hand. She has made many of the pretty sweaters that she wears. Her ability as rash ier is a well established fact, also. With this var: d experience, she will surely attain success in the field of accounting or bookkeeping. — WHS — Mary A. Finster ’McGinty” Camera Club, Leaders' Club, Intra-rnurals. Finny, the all round, popu lar girl of the cl«:ss, is a member of the business management group and a thoroughly fine business woman Much of her time is spent riding her bicycle and roller skating. It is not wise to talk against the Irish or the Red Sox when Mary is around. — WHS — Angeanette M. Fusaro “Ann” A sudden peal of laughter, and we know Ann is with us. Her shoes and trawling bag have kept the 1CF history class in stitches many a day. Although she appears to be quiet and reserved, she is just the oppo site. Her sense of humor will aid her in getting that longed for pn«i turn. Be t of luck, Ann! — WHS — Anna M. Gencarelli “Gene” Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Intra murals. If you hear anybody asking unanswerable quettions. you may b-. sure it’s Anna, talking about history or biology. Although she lacks in stature, sh • makes u» for it in hu inor. She has an attractive war robe, and a pleasing personalit; Rhode Island State College will be welcoming a good all around student next year. - 4 19 ) -

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I'm : Senior Year Book — 1942 Rodman T. Greene Mod Basketball, Soi-inr Board, Student Council, Glee Club. Honor Society, Intramurals, Historian. Rod is one ot our members who has traveled with this class almost the whole way. The fact that he is a studious, in telligent, courteous student makes him an outstanding pupil. His good nature.I way and happy smile have made him liked by all Rod’s artis tic ability has made him a valuable asset to the Senior Board — WHS — Ernest W. Grei£ “Ifally” Foot ball. Baseball, Traffic Squad, Senior Board, Glee Club, Swim; Band, Concert. Ir.tramurals, Class President (2, 3, 4). Here's to Wally, our class president, whose leader ship has helped us through the three ears of high school. Whoe er scoffed at a third term? Besides performing his duties as president of our class, he lias bad a prominent part in the activities of the business management group. — WHS — Michael L. Guarino uMik ' Basketball, Truflic Squad, Class Vice-President. Mike, besides doing a good job of guarding on the basket ball team, has provided us with many a laugh and fun filled afternoons during our school years together. In the classroom, Mike shows his ability as a student as well as a laugh-pro- ider. This lad has a host of friends, not only in school but all over the town. — WHS — Edward J. Hoiniski Eddie Baseball, Senior Personals. This pop ular representative of Hope Valley is quiet, pleasant, and a whiz at Algebra. His hobby and ambition is to catch teacher making a mistake and then to tell him or her about it. His criticism is so gixid natured, however, that not even a teacher could be offended by it. — WHS — Jesse W. James “A Jr Camera Club Secretary. Jesse's in terest in photography and rooking is well-proven by the fact that he is a member of the school Camera (Hub and that he rooks at the Rite Bite Diner on the Hope Valley Road. We suggest that he In drafted as Chief Conk and Bottle Washer” for our Class Banquet. Loretta F. Devine Met Class Secretary (2), Class Vice Pres ident (3, 4), Senior Board Editor, Leaders Club (Vice Pres. 3), Stu dent Council Secretary t4), Intra murals, Senior Prom Committee, Banquet Committee Here’s to Lor etta, the vice president of our class md the secretary of the Student Council, who h; s been ready to lend a htlpim. hand to all her classmates whenever it was necessaty. Her per sonality may lx- given as tin reason for her popularity and success which have been outstanding. She has been a cauaLIc, efficient and responsible editor in-chief of the Senior Board and her editorials have been mature and thoughtful. — WHS — Priscilla L. Dove “Dede Leaders Club, Senior Personals. Dedr” is a winsome little lady with an unusual sense of humor. Her re markable personality arid c riginalitv are hard to resist. Dede” is also a lover of sports and has a spirit of determination which, we are sure, will enable her to achieve much sue cess. — WHS — Jean E. Dreczko Jeanie Leaders Club, Senior Board, Glee Club, Concert, Senior Prom Com. Jeanie’s” popularity may well be credited tr her friendliness, neat ress, and polite manner. With her abiliiv as a secretary and her talent as an artist she cannot fail to be successful. Full of pep and willing to work, Jean has always been 3 leader — WHS — Genevieve S. Dubiel “Geneva Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Concert, Intramurals, Babcock Essay Prize Winner, Prize Speaking Award. Gen evieve will leave an empty seat in the commcicial department that will not be too easy to fill, once it is left vacant by a person so efficient and intelligent She has aiso greatly helped the Junior High School by doing clerical work in the office. Her oratorical lahnts have shown remarkably well in prize speaking, and her literary ability in th« Martha C. Babcock Essay contest has added to her recognition as a good writer. — WHS — Dorothy P. Eccleston Erky Leaders' Club, Glee Club, Concert Our witty, never a-dull-moment girl has many a person baffled, es pecially a certain male teacher. Where does she get her eternal good nature? Dot has an answer and quick come back for anything and everything. Her laugh and her jok ing have brought back many a poor lost soul from the depths of despair. She’ll make a cheery addition to any office. Best of luck, Ecky”! -4 18|f-

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The Senior Year Book — 1942 Frances T. Gorskoski Hutch Leaders’ Club. “Doc” is the one to go to in case you need a good ex cuse for being tardy. She is a reg ular customer at Castagna's around 8:15 A. M. Yet she is so good natured that much is forgiven her. I . S. Doc, let’s hope your car makes the hill next time. Justin McCarthy “Dadda” Quiet is th ' w rd that describes that blond good looking lad from White Rock. Justin McCarthy is his name, but he is better known to us as “Dadda. We can always pick out “Dadda from the other boys by the red and green plaid sport shirts he wears. We admire him for his promptness. Ethel A. Hindie “Et” Leaders' Club. Ethel, that seeming ly serious, blonde young miss, is going to be a valuable person in some office. She knows all the answers, and neatness and efficiency seem to walk hand in hand with her “Et’s impish but warm smile enfolds everyone and melts many a stony hearted individual. — WHS — Charles McCormack Cross Country, Track. Charlie is Mr. Foster’s one challenge. You can de pend on a fast comeback to every re mark headed Charlie’s way. The three musketeers Ferringo, Sisco and McCormack— are death to every teacher, although not a continual nuisance by any means. We wonder if his driving a certain beach wagon means anything special. It is a good thing from which to keep away. — WHS — Donald Miller Class Treasurer (4). Donald has a knack of reading historical bonks which pleases Mr. Foster. Don says he’s interested in medical work. We feel sorry for his future victims. The most well known thing about Don is his ’36 Buick in which he is seen all over South County. He's an interesting fellow if you could ever figure him out. We can't. — WHS — Gerard F. Nardone Jerry Senior Board, Glee Club, Concert. “Cat carver Nardone” we called him Gerard s activities in the Bi ology lab have been quite astound ing. Some might call his experiments morbid but to him they arc a mat ter of life and death (his life and the biological victim’s death). There are big opportunities ahead for Gir ard and we hope he doesn’t “cut up” all his life. — WHS — Ronald F. Niles “Mart Baseball. Tins sandy-haired gentleman is the so-called woman hater of the class, but at times one may wonder. When the economics clasf becomes dull, you can generally depend on Foster to contribute the correct words or answer. Yet he is generally a man of few words. — WHS — Jean I. Graham (lass Secretary (3), (4), Leaders' Club, President, Senior Board, Con cert, Intramurals, D. A. R. Award, Senior Prom Committee. Jean, a Scotch lass, is one of the leaders of our class. She holds a prominent position not only in school affairs but also in our hearts. To her has been awarded the added honor of being voted the D. A. R. girl. She is also famous as part of Devine Graham, Inc. Her merry laughter, which now rings from corridor to corridor, will be missed by all of us. — WHS — Katherine A. Grills Kay” Camera Club, English Folk Dancers, Leaders’ Club, Glee Club. She comes late, but she comes. Frequently tardy for school and classes, “Kay is a reserved sort of girl in school, but by what we hear she is gaily vivacious in her outside contacts. “Kay's golden locks arc an out standing example of the saying that “a woman's crowning glory is her hair. — WHS — Shirley R. Hasten Leaders’ Club, Intramurals. Shirley’s enoimous wardrobe has made many a girl’s eyes turn green. Her friend ly smile and winning personality have assured her a place in the hearts of her fellow classmates. We know that some day she will be one of our leading artists. — WHS — -h{( 20 fa