Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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

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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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Tiif. Senior Year Book — 1942 Eugene L. Nolkin “Gent” It is somewhat hard for the average person to look Eugene eye to eye, hut we can't mistake locating h n. We don’t usually see him until after eight fifteen or one fifteen; consequent , h is one of the detention room's 'lonored guests. He has been with us only a short time hut has already earned for himself a niche in our class. Eleanor A. Howard “El” Leaders Club. Eleanor is the young lady who is always volunteering to help. She has indeed been a great aid to this class, and we are proud to have a member who is willing to undertake tasks that we cannot do ourselves. She has been an usher several times, as well as a ticket sell er on numerous occasions. Good luck, “El ! —- WHS — Nordino J. Panciera “Dina” Football, Basketball (Capt. 4), Base ball. We could say without hesita lion that Dino is as handsome as he is tall (and he's pretty tall!). Dino was captain of the W II S. basketball quintet and led the team to many victories. He played some football and was also outstanding on the baseball field — WHS — Edward Parry “Ed” Chemistry Team, Glee Club, Concert. Edward, our scientific and mathematical wizard, is a curious combination of genius and humor. More than one student has been waylaid by him to be told his newest joke or riddle, and a host of students have been thrilled by the exciting, dramatic, fencing technique, of which he is master. — WHS — Harold G. Payne, Jr. “Al” Chemistry Team, Swine Band, Senior Board, Class Fart Senior From Committee, First Aid Squad The prodigy of the physics and algebra classes needs no introduction. He’s always around to help you, but very se'dom seen without Bob Young. The chem lab will be very quiet and peaceful when he leaves. Hand I is the sort of fellow who should find complete success wherever he goes. — WHS — Joseph A. Pescatello “Jot” Basketball, Concert. Intramurals. Joe is the tall, serious looking fellow who participates in both class and social activities in much the sam. manner—quietly and with interest. However, hr is not always the dignified Senior for he is able to appreciate some choice humor. And dt e he have technique with the charming lassies of the Sophomore Class! Ruth A. Kelley “Ktllty” Cheer Leader, Leaders' Club, Senior Board. Kelley, that vivacious, dynamic, witty little business woman, brings gayety into every classroom she enters. Kelley’s spirit of en thusiasm and go get itiver.ess have made her popular with both faculty and students. You won’t have any trouble getting to the top, Kelley. — WHS — Frances L. Knight Fran” Leaders’ Club, Senior Board. Fran ny could make an efficient private secretary, although she intends to enter the nursing profession in the near future She has always had her heart and soul set on being a nurse, and we predict that she will make a first class one. She loves to roller skate and take frequent trips to Providence. Frances is al ways cooperative and is a very dependable person. — WHS — Elaine R. LoPriore Get “Lany” out on a dance floor and she’ll outshine most everyone. Her frequent wide smile makes you forget that just a minute before she was scowling over her shorthand. She is never alone; where Lany goes, someone is sure to follow. — WHS — Virginia Hurtado “Gte-Get” Camera Club. Gee Gee is the red headed girl you may have seen cum ing out of Room 25 at almost anytime during the day. She is a steady patroness of the Rollerdrome, and her graceful skating proves that her timg has been gainfully spent. —•sf 21