Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1942 Margaret F. A. Saunders 7W’ Leaders' Club, Will Maker, Senior Prom Committee. “Peggy is the smiling lassie who can find almost any situation. Her pleasing voice and attractive smile have bright ened many an hour and day during the three years of high school. May she always keep smiling. — WHS — Gertrude E. Schwabe Grrt English Folk Dancers, Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Glee Club, Concert, Student Council, Intramurals, Senior Prom Committee, All-State Chorus. Cert is the attractive miss who has made herself very populai through her fine voice, her mathe matical ability, and her fiery tern per. She is also exceedingly pa lient, even this year when Ike” hasn't been around much. Gertrude has been a true friend to all her classmates, and we wish her all the luck in the world. — WHS — Ruth E. Shippee $kippy” Leaders’ Club. “Skippy is our gay little Farmeress who sometimes peddles milk before coming to school. Let’s give her a cheer! Constantly-chewing gum, which she says helps her concentrate, wanders leisurely to her classes. With such an attractive personality, she will be able to make many friends in this world. — WHS — Marion L. Silvestri Marion is our little chatterbox. A1 though she is one of the youngest girls in the graduating class, she is very well liked. Her witty wise cracks have kept us in g« od spirits on the bluest of days. Marion’s winning personality is sure to carry her to the top. — WHS — Claire M. Taillon Student Council, Intramurals, Will Maker, Book Club, Senior Personals. Cl ire, the most lieautiful girl in our class, is also one of the best like!. Her stirring arguments with Mr. Foster in history class will long be remembered. She’s the original Baby-Snooks,” always asking why?” We can consider her as one of the intellectuals of our class. Ida L. Tamer Lily” Cheer Leader, Leaders' Club, Glee Club, Concert, Senior Prom Com., Prize Speaking Award. Our class actress's whol? life ir high school has been a three act play of fun, hilarity, humor, and work. Lily” has carried on her family's wonderful traditions as writers and orators. Since she has taken part in athletics, dramatics, concerts, we can’t say that Lily has been goaded on through high school. — WHS — Irene E. Tougas “Weenie” Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Class Pr phet. Weenie is the talented young artist of the commercial class. Her sketches have adorned many a Senior issue since she came to W. H S. from Shannock in her Sophomore year. Her pleasing personality and willingness to help others are bound to make her successful in any field of work that she may choose. — WHS — Claire E. Turco “Turk Leaders’ Club, Concert, (ntramurals. Because she is small doesn't mean that she is never heard. Claire deserves mention for the ability and interest she has shown in Italian for the past three years. Once she comes out of the School of Pharmacy, which she plans to attend, she is sure to be a success. — WHS — Bernice M. Turnbull Leaders' Club, Glee Club, Concert. The Brilliant Bernice,” better known as the genius of History 12B, is one of Mr. Foster's favorite de haters. She follows the motto Be Prepared” by having her assign ments done every day. Bernice is also genial and well liked by all. — WHS — Mary C. Uzzi uMay” Senior Board, Leaders' Club. Maliy i f the prize cartoons and posters for • ur activities owe their originality and beauty to this lass who spends a great deal of her time in Room 29. Mary should be able to find a position anywhere in this wide world as a successful outstanding artist. «■{ fr-

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The Senior Year Book— 1942 Pasquale M. Toscano “Pat” Basketball, Glee Club, Intramurals. Pat' is the happy-go-lucky chap who brightens up our history class. His notebook will tell you all you want to know about him, because of its neatness and beauty. In spite of working hard in his uncle’s ta11 r shop, Pat still finds time to manage short plays in dramatic club. He has truthfully earned the title of class actor. — WHS — John I ouis Tuscano “Goon Cross Country Manager. Basketball Manager. Johnny has borne the trunt of many jokes and anecdotes, but, from a serious viewpoint, he has carved a niche in the school’s h; U of feme by managing a most successful basketball team. He is » very dependable individual, and is exceedingly capable of shouldering responsibilities. — WHS — Peter Vocatura “Pete” Basketball, Intramurals. “Pete” is the fellow who reads the dictionary in Room f» every morning in order to keep out of mischief. He man ages to confuse Miss Belmont and t .c class continually by using two Christian names, Peter and Joseph “Pete is interested in drafting, and we all hope he may further his am bitions. — WHS — James E. Woodfield Woody” Track Team Manager. Woody the Great,” Bradford's pride and joy, is of recent renown as prop man for the physics play. He is often to be found in the shops, but when in class, takes great pleasure in listen i.ig to Mr. Kenyon’s dry humor. His book lamin’ ” is exceeded only by his mechanical knowledge, which to bis mind is m« re practical — WHS — Robert W. Young Homer” “BUT Senior Board, Swing Band, Senior Play. Banquet Committee. Homer” is an extremely busy little bee,” alwavs working on some piece of ap paratus. He has a knack for playing n usical instruments which en allies him to bring sound out of a piano, trumpet and saxophone. Af ter three years of an intensified chemistry course. Bob would make some school a very good teacher of the subject. Yet it is hard to know how some of the Westerly teachers will cranage without him. Hazel K. Perkins uNonna Leaders’ Club. A ready smile and two de p dimples! This sparkling eyed young lady of the secretarial division is somewhat reserved and shy, but she can be very gay, too. Her classmates all agree that she is one friend worth having. She is very much interested in her career, and we feel sure she will reach her goal successfully. — WHS — Helen I. Piccolo Pic” Leaders' Club. Do you hear someone laughing? Two to one, it's Pic.” Her far' doesn't appear natural un less she’s sidling When she laughs, everyon-’ laughs with her. Helen has been very helpful to the business department, and her laughter will always ring in the eats of the whole class as a souvenir from her. — WHS — Rose M. Refine Boro” Leaders' Club. Rom” is a lover of popular music and follows up the doings of the urrent bao«ls. If you want to talk a couple of hours along this lire, your best bet is to look un Rose. Next to music, there is nothing Rose |;kes In-Iter thin bowl ing. Agnes E. Rozanski “jigie” Leaders' Club, Intramurals, Glee Club, Concert, Camera Club. Our fair haired Agnes has always cheered the hearts of her fellow students. Her sweet nature and melodious voice have brightened many of her classes. The hair which lay along her vests, Was yellow, like ripe corn. — WHS — Rose M. Sammataro Smootch” Leaders' Club. Our dark haired, brown eyed lassie is the dream girl of a campus. She surely has earned the title of best dressed girl of the Senior class. May she always have friends who appreciate her as much as we do! 24 ►-

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Tin; Senior Year Book — 1942 Rose M. Verzillo “Mick English Folk Dancer, Concert, In tramurals, Leaders' Club. Laughing cheerfulness throws sunlight on all parts of life and well may it for Rose, who has a cheerful disposition and is friend to all. Unquestionably her friendliness is returned. — WHS — Blanche M. Vezina Leaders' Club. What boss would not give up his afternoon to interview our quiet, dependable Blanche? Indeed, she will make an ideal secretary for some lucky chap. “Two of a kind is the description of her and her constant companion, Anna Evans. — WHS — Madeline M. Vuono “Mud Leaders' Club. Madeline is the tiny lass from Bradford. Her achievement in high school is due to her studying. One seldom hears a “peep from her. We feel sure her teach ing career will In a marked success Her pupils will surely bring her an apple a day. — WHS — Dorothy F. Walker Pinky English Folk Dancers, Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Glee Club, Concert, Intramurals. Pinky, whose vocabulary has enlightened the hearts of her teachers and friends, has a future to look forward to. We only hope her new friends will appreci ate her as much as we do. We need never look far from Pinky to find her constant companion, Jane. — WHS — Lillian B. Weimar “If'ormer Leaders’ Club, Glee Club, Concert, Will Maker, Senior Prom Committee. Lillian helps us to remember the saying, The Best Things Come in Little Packages.” Though small in stature, Lil's vivacious personal ity and sense of humor make her a leader and a jolly companion. - •b{ 26 )$► - Ethel L. Whiteley Student Council. Ethel has made a host of friends in the two years she has been with us. She is a good athlete and fond of out of-door sports, especially fishing. Ethel has a mar velous sense of humor and appar ently doesn't have a care in the world. Her ambition is to In a dress designer. We wish you luck, Ethel — WHS — Caroline P. Wilbar Peabody” Leaders' Club, Automobile Club, In tramurals. Conscientious and stu dious, Caroline, with her polite man ner and pleasing personality, wins many friends at every turn. Her favorite theme song for tests is This Is No Laughing Matter, and we sincerely hope that she will re member this song when she fulfills her ambition as a high school teach IT. — WHS — Mary Wolsteneroft Dimples” Senior Board. What department store would not consider itself lucky to employ our strong arm Mary? Mary has the stuff needed to make her way to the top. She will gladly give you a lift in her little Ford on rainy days or any other day. Lots of luck, Mary. WHS — Constance Wright “Connie” Cheer Leader, Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Concert, Senior Prom Com mittee. Connie, better known as Forbes, is one of the most popular girls up here. She's go id humored, talkative, pretty, and liked by ev eryone. She is noted, also, for her dancing ability. Connie's life work will be as a secretary, maybe ?). — WHS — Elizabeth J. Zonfrillo “Libby Camera Club President, Traffic Squad, Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Student Council, Glee Club. Libby, our classmate from Ashaway, is probably the envy of all the girls in school because of the '39 Chevrolet she sports around in. We shall all remember the pretty football queen she made in the early fall. Incidentally, it seems that Libby has a way with the basketball captains.