Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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

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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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Thf. Senior Year Book — 1942 Seigal L. Halls “Siggit” Basketball, Traffic Squad. Intramur als. Siggic is one of the boys who made Westerly High Basketball quintet worthy of its praises. A1 though a bus student, he never missed a basketball practice. We hope, Seigal, you will always be as loyal to others as you were to vour team. — WHS — Louis R. Rathbun Louis is quiet and conservative, usually seen and not heard. He takes the agricultural course and is inter ested very much in the raising of poultry His intelligence in this course makes him very popular with Mr Sherman, who feels that for Louis, there is a fine future in scientific farming. — WHS — Gene A. Rose “Rosie” Glee Club, Concert, Senior Prom Committee, All-State Chorus. Jolly, laughable Gene has caused the heart of many a fair damsel to do a jitterbug number, typ'ca! of our Romeo. Alas for the day those lily hands are covered with the grime of his dad's garage. His oratorical and musical abilities will be a gent asset to Gene in becoming a minister. — WHS — Saul B. Saila “Street heart Football (Co Captain), Track, Base ball. Traffic Squad, Senior Board, Student Council (President), Intra murai?. Saul, in his footbull career, has been the source of many proud and exciting mrments on the field as he made his brilliant plays in the major games. As president of the Student Council, he has proved his executive abilities. We are sure that in his future profession as for est .Mirer he will be as outstanding as he was here. — WHS — Kenneth G. Savles “Kenny Student Council, Glee Club, Concert, Intramurals. Who can forget Kenny as a passenger in the rocket ship built by the physics class? But Kenny’s achievements are not lim ited to the realms of science, for he is also talented in art and in music. He has been an active member of the Student Counci, for th past two years. 22 )j - Minnie C. Loughborough “Red Camera Club, Leaders' Club, Concert, Intramurals Minnie is our young lady with the red hair and the fiery temper. Her true friends know that this is just the onward appearance, and that she ca:i be full of fun on any occasion. Her pals will also testify as to her willingness to help them when they are in need o| help. Very industrious and conscientious, she will do or die ir. anything she attempts. — WHS — Elvira D. Malagrino “Vera” Leaders' Club, Intramurals. For a small girl, Vera gets around. Her personality and sense of humor go v long way toward endearing her to her circle of friends. Unless you have seen her d«. it, you’d never be lieve that Vera drives that beautiful blue two-tone car. While in school she makes a good student, too. — WHS — Ruth V. Montalto Rut Leaders’ Club, Intramurals To the world in general, Ruthie is rather reserved and shy, but in her own in tiniatr circle of frierfds she is ef fervescent with fun and vitality. The smartly clad figure and the friendly smiling face of Ruthie will always be dear to us. — WHS — Philomene Motes “Phir Leaders’ Club. What a strange thing is man and what a stranger is worn an! That tilt of the nose and toss of the head can mein none other than sophisticated Miss Motes. If Phil would utilize her time in de tention room with her homework, •he would have less to burden her on that long road home. — WHS — Eleanor Narciso McGee Chemistry Team, English Folk Dancers, Senior Board, Glee Club, Concert, Senior Prom Committee. El” lias made splendid contributions for the last three years to the chorus and the Glee Club with her beautiful soprano voice. It is no wonder she was voted the best singer of the Senior Class. Our nightingale has a keen sense of humor and speaks her mind!