Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1944 Kenneth A. Avery Giro Club, C nceii, liitr.unur.ils, Sonior Pl.iy. Ken is that mathe matical genius who can solve the hardest physics problrms without any apparent effort. Sometimes even Mr. Buckley has to think twice before answering one of his numerous questions. Ken also is Mr. Mason’s right hand man. If anything needs to be done, he is inevitably railed for the task Ken noth wants to be an engineer. It almost seems as though he’s as good as one right now. Anyway we wish him the best of lurk and know that he will be successful in his profession. — WHS — Louis Reginald Brown Track, Baseball. Reggie” is the type of fellow you like to be friends with. His good humor and even better nature haWc carried him through many difficulties. He err tainly is famed throughout the school for his (mwerful pitching in baseball and would like very much to become a professional player. We are all confident he can accomplish this goal because he has kept the W. II. S. baseball team ranking high. — WHS — Robert S. Chamberlain Glee Club, Concert, Basketball, Baseball, Student Council, Senior Board (editor), Traffic Officer (4), Prom Committee, Senior Play, Class Marshal. Bob has many talents and interests which cause him to be one of the most versatile and outstand ing members of our class. He dr serves special mention as editor of the Senior” this year. When we pari in June we shall all miss Bob because he has been a valuable asset to the class. He is looking forward to the day when he becopies an airplane pilot. Perhaps his desire will be granted sooner than he knows— at any rate, we stand behind him. — WHS — Barbara A. Clark Leaders’ Club. Bob is the happy go-lucky girl from Potter Hill. Dur ing her two years with us, she has taken the Home c course . By her cheerful giggle, she has made many lasting friends. Her goal is undecided as yet, but we know that whatever she undertakes, she’ll be successful. — WHS — Gertrude Y. Edmonds Intramurals, Leaders’ Club, Prom Committee, Senior . Board. Gert” is a small girl with a lot of spirit and sparkle. She participates in all sports but likes particularly base ball and hockey. Her desire in life is to become a R. N. and we do not question her ability to reach this goal. Margaret C. Gledhill Leaders’ Club, Intramurals. Peggy is a little rascal from Bradford She is an excellent cook and ap propriately possesses the ambition to be a housewife. Peggy makes her hobby tbe art of writing let ters and collecting post cards. She is also fond of sports and participates in the many offered by the club. — WHS — Sarah E. Lihou Leaders' Club, Senior Board Taxie is our cute red head with a great talent in drawing. We wonder where all those pietdres of pin up girls that Sarah draws go to? Sarah's ambition is to become an artist and we are looking forward to seeing her pictures in the Metropolitan some day. May success be with you, Sarah! — WHS — V. Eileen Niles Concert, Leaders' Club. Leen is the gftnd-nalured gal front Hope Valley who always has a smile for everyone. She takes the secretarial course, but, to our surprise, she does not want to be a secretary-her aim is to have a happy life.” Her hobby is writing letters (if you want to get acquainted with a few movie stars—see Leen ). — WHS — Betty L. Johnson Leaders’ Club, Prom Committee, Senior Play. Dancing is one of Bet’s many accomplishments. Her ambition is to be a nurse, and we hope the patients will appreciate her good will as much as we have. May she l e as successful in her career, as she is in everything else! — WHS — Robert 0. Smith Student Council 3. Smitty” is that good nalured mechanic from Wyo ming. He always has a pleasant Hello for everyone and is popular with furth boys and girls. He want to be an Air Craft engineer ami his genuine interest in this work will make him successful. 22 )■

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The Senior Year Book — 1944 Anna I. Church Lradrn' Club, S Club. Did you ever see a small, rutr, quirt girl anywhere around? Nan” is mir liltlr Ashaway miss who has takrn thr secretarial course for the past two years. Her ambition is to In a secretary, and with her winning «ni'K and pleasing personalty, 'he will have no trouble in obtainin' her wish unless id course, Mr. T H. has other plans. — WHS — Nora A. DiPaola Loader ' Club, Intramurals, S Club. Dip is one of our prize students in the rommerrial division •that is. when she’s here. Dip’s ambition is to tie a secretary, but we think she would make a c«»od wife to a certain sailor. Her hobby is writing letters, and anybody who is acquainted with her knows she writes plenty. — WHS — Frances A. Gilchrist Leaders’ Club (president), Senior Hoard, Pr m C'iniiiittee, S Club, Intramurals. Punky,” the girl with the cute, round fare, has proved to lie an outstanding figure in our class. She has achieved for herself the honor id being presi dent of the Leaders' Club. Her ambition is to lie a private secre tarv-—but who knows—she may end up as superintendent of Geo. C. Moore Company. The best to you, always. Punk ! ! ! — WHS — Marjorie J. Oppy Concert (2), Intramurals, Leaders' Club (vice-president), Senior Board, Prmn Committer, Senior Play. Marge is a swell girl whom every one likes. Her wonderful person ality is just one of her many good qualities. She expects to further her education at college. To our Marge We wish the best of luck. — WHS — Carmela M. Pignataro Concert, leaders' Club, Student Council (2), Prom Committee Cheerleader 3, 4, Intramurals. “Cam,” the girl with the jet black hair, is very athletic and also has a winning personality with both boys and girls. She is exceedingly de pendable. Her ambition is to be come a physical education teacher; so beware, Sargent College, here she comes! If you have ever seen her on the floor, you just know she will be a success. Ask her what branch of the service she likes best, and I guarantee her answer will be, The Navy. 21 }« Vincent S. Rose Intramurals. Vin” is that very elu sive little felh w who seems to have a way of getting into the physics lab to work on radios, without Mr Buckley’s knowing it. Vin’s main ambition is to get a good education al background and see the world. — WHS — Shirley Sanders Glee Club, Senior Board. Concert, renior Play, Leaders’ Club, Prom Committee. This young lady can l e seen in the art room, pursuing a drawing board or weaving loom. Shirley’s hofibv is drawi«g. at which he is very gifted Her rich alto voice cin also be heard m the Glee Club and Chorus where she oc cupies an important seat. She ran do almost anythin , and, when railed upon, she willingly consents. She makes posters f ir proms, and draws for the Senior. In other words, the Senior cb« wouldn’t be the same without Shirley. — WHS — Leslie Smith I.es is very quiet in school. His favorite hobbies are tinkering with radio equipment and seeing that he’s boss of the twosome Vance and Smitty. His practical jokes in aeronautics make him a good stu dent in Mr. Buckley’s opinion. How’s the model T Lex ? Has it had any engine trouble lately? — WHS — Marion E. Taylor Leaders' Club. Chirper is one of our most talkative senior girls. Un like most people, however, Marion's talking ha« won her real (Hipularity. One of Marion's prize possessions is a beer jacket with the embroidered autographs of her many friends. She wants to work in a large depart ment store, and her ready smile a»»d friendliness should aid her in this work. — WHS — Louise N. Vuono Concert, Leaders' Club. Senior Board, Prom Committee, S Club. L. V. is a popular miss from Bradford. She is a member of thr commercial division and it cer tainly would be minus without L. V.'s smile and personality. Have you ever seen her jitterbug? Oh, boy! ! She would like to be a private secretary, but we know she would much rather be secretary to a certain private.

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T11re Senior Year Book — 1944 Carolyn Barber Concert, Leaders’ Club. Who is the senior who always has a friendly snide for everyone! Why, it's none other than blue eyed Carol from Hope Valley. Her h »bbies are music, swimming, and dancing, and her ambition is to be either a nurse or a musician. Carol's determination ami cheerfulness will make her successful in whichever career she chooses. — WHS — Patricia L. Butler Leaders' Club. Patty is our class blond beauty. She is always laugh ing, and her cheerfulness is con tagious. She helped to originate the new lingo which is so popular among the high school girls. Example: I der (do). She desires to .enter college, and later become a journalist. We have already wit nessrd some of her literary talent, and we feel sure that she will succeed. — WHS — Marjorie A. Clarke Leaders' Club, Student Council, Traffic Officer. Margie” is known to all her friends by her striking red hair and is a welcome friend in any circle. Her ready smile and quick wit have brought her many fr.ends luring her two years at Westerly. Marge loves her sports ami especially skating. To a fine friend and swell pal we wish the best of luck in any career she chooses. — WHS — Alice A. Ferrigno Leaders' Club. Intramurals. Fringe is one of our cutest gills. She is popular with both girls and boys and is alwajs ready to help a friend in need. Everyone knows what a neat rollerskater she is, but Somebody ought to drop her a hint as to using her skates to get her to school on time in the morning. — WHS — Arthur G. Garofalo Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, . 3. Prom Committee. Bunt is our neat, well mannered boy. He is sure to find success wherever he goes because id his ability to make friends—but his friends wish he would hurry up a bit and not always be so Ucy Bunt was a great asset to the basketball team and was to be co captain oi the baseball team- but Uncle Sam pointed his finger and we said a fond farewell to Art. Edward A. Hindlc Football 3, 4. Baseball (3), Prom Committee. Tall, fair, handsome, and courteous, Eddie is the sort of fellow who would set any fair maiden's heart aflutter. Eddie goes in for sports quite a bit. His intention is to become a pilot. Happy landing, Eddie! ! — WHS — Hope A. Greene Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Prom Committee. Hopie is that curly-haired miss from Hope Valley. She is a regular outdoor gal and takes swimming and skating in her stride. She is a fine horseback rider and spends much time with her pet horse Queenie. With her know I rdge gained in the college course, we know that she a ill succeed in any career she chooses. — WHS — Terrence F. Malaghan Senior Play. Ilap, our witty, blue eyed blonde, is well liked by everyone. He is an ardent fan of all sports, and wherever there is a game, Hap is sure to be. His ambition is to become the pilot ot a pursuit ship. The best of luck to you, “Hap. — WHS — Marion E. Sherman Leaders’ Club, S Club. Marion is that flippy little blonde from up Hope Valley wav. Her friendly smile and winning personality have assured her a place in her circle of friends. She is usually seen t»udg ing along the halls with Winnie and their familiar giggles can be heard throughout the building. Also fond of all sports, Marion can be depended upon to make a success i-f whatever she undertakes. — WHS — John J. Sposato Class Treasurer 3, 4. Football (cocaptain), Student Council, Track, Senior Board, Senior Play, Traffic Officer, Prom Committee. Spitz, our cutest boy, will never be for gotten by the class of lt 44 A neat dresser, he is well liked and never seen without his great pal Archie. He also has a winning way with the weaker sex. We can rertainly say good things come in small pack ages, when referring to Spitz. He loves cars and once said that cars come first in his life. Even before women, Spitz !