Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1945 Joseph Andrea Stage Committee—Operetta. If Joe had anything to say about his cur riculaf activities they would be limited to “shop and “fundamentals of machines.” How that boy loves the stuff! In his spare time you'll find him puttering around in Murphey’s Garage, where his official capacity is mechanic first class. Happ tinkering, Joe! — WHS — Jane Balentine Hast West Club, Dramatic Club. Lead ers' Club, Operetta. Janie is the bold, blue eyed young lady whose heart be longs to the blond and masterful Nelson Eddy. Because of Mr. Eddy’s influence, her tastes in music are strictly high brow, but sometimes you can catch her going to town with boogie woogie on her piano. She is mainly interested in reading novels ar.d seeing films which exploit the ruthless Nazis. The hhxidicr the action, the happier Jane is. Perhaps because of this fact she wouLJ make an excellent nurse, but currently her ambition is to attend a the d gical seminary. — WHS — Donald C. Barber Operetta, Basketball, Baseball. To his mother he's Donald, but to the rest of the world he’s (’. T. From the suburbs of Ashaway comes this tall, Iim, blond, blue eyed passion of every girl within a radius of fifty-miles. A dreamy dancer, Inver of jagz, top notch baseball and basket ball player, C. T.” can master anything that interests him. In years to come we shall look back and smile at this warmhearted prankster, ami his zest for living. — WHS — Robert A. Beattie Football, Class Marshal. Beets” left us in December for “a life on the sea, and the class has certainly missed his g«»od humored wise crack ing. He is another member of that secret society, “the Aggie boys and whereas Bob is a farmer by trade he is a wood chopper at heart. Of course you've all heard about the time he cut down the tree and let it fall on his head. Beets was our class marshal, but he didn't have an opportunity to do much assembly lead ing. Smooth sailing, Bob. WHS — Caroline L. Biswurm Bizzy” is one of the brown eyed beauties from Ashaway. Her friendly face and ready smile can be seen at almost any time down in the Physics Lab. Caroline's ambition is to go to a business school in New York and become a secretary. We suspect an ulterior motive behind that New York trip, like pineapple cheese cake, maybe Doris Ann Bradshaw Senior Board, Student Council, Glee Club, Prize Speaking, East West Club, Leaders’ Club, Operetta, Dramatic Club, R. I. Honor Society. “Dot has participated in many school ac Mvities and having won two Essay contests, a d several speaking con teds, is well on her way toward a successful public speaking career. In that profession her beauty and charm will certainly stand her in g.md stead. — WHS — Sally Briggs Editor, The Senior; Class Treasurer (2), Class Secretary (3), Student Council, East W«st Club, Prom Com mittces, R. I. Honor Society. Brige sic, as she is called by her pals, is that all round girl of our class. She has maintained a high scholastic rat ing throughout the years despite her many extra-curricular activities. Al though the lucky owner of a stunning red mane, she hasn't the usual hair trigger temper that goes with it. The class will never forget Sally —that red streak seen flying regularly from Room 4 to Miss Aim’s inner sanctum, getting that Senior material in under the deadline. She's a sweet kid, and we love her just for that. — WHS — Alice E. Brown Leaders' Club, Concert. Who is it that nude that handsome rug in the art room- who made that lovely pottery? Who gratified the ball and dropped it in for the winning noint--who drib bled the soccer ball down the field for the victors? Who is the girl with the good natured humor and the willing smile? Who else but Esther Brown? Load' of luck and success to you at Baconc College, Okla homa. — WHS — Donna A. Brown Cheerleader. R. I Honor Society, Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Prize-Speaking, East West Club, Prom Committee, Operetta. Donna is the lass with the sea ereen eyes and long wavv hair, usually referred to by un as the girl with the She has been a tireless cheerleader in this, her Senior year. Besides her present career, her am bitinn in life is to a you-know what to a certain somebody. We all wish her success ami lots of luck in both rf these. Go to i Donna! — WHS — Shirley A. Campbell Student Council, East West Club, Leaders' Club, Prom Committee, K. I. Hon.»r Society. Shirley is the pert, brieht-eyed miss who, through always looking as though she just stepped out of a bandbox, has gaired the reputation d being the neatest girl in the Senior Class. She loves all music, with a preference for the classics, and her piano rendition of Victor Herbert’s March of the Toys can be heard for miles around on a clear day. Although Shirley is undecided as to what she would like to become, we are sure the future will have many-happy and successful surprises in store for her. 24

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Class of 1945 JOSEPH I). KEEGAN President Class of 1945 President Student Council Manager, Basketball Operetta Vice President (2) Senior Play Concert Glee Club As president of the Senior Class and the Student Council, “Jeep” has been a wise leader and it has been his energy which time and time again prodded a potentially strong class into action. He is famous for his brief hair-cuts, alert mind, and enthusiasm for everything but physics tests. Joe is a grand friend, and an ardent sports fan. His greatest joy is impersonating Teddy Roosevelt charging San Juan Hill. 1945—Dorothea Harmon, vice president; Corinne Palm, treasurer; Joseph Keegan, president: Robert Beattie, class marshal: Mary Geary, secretary.

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The Senior Year Book — 1945 ('amelia V. Capalbo Leaders' Club, Dramatic Club, S” Club, Concert (2), Senior Board, Accountant for Operetta. When “Cee knits her brows in deep concentration, you may be sure the problem at hand will soon be solved. Cee with her quizzical glance one minute and her carefree grin the next, man ages to balance her home and social life quite successfully. — WHS — Florence E. Caswell R I. Honor Society. What a relief to find among these babblin' hordes, a truly quiet, unassuming senior. For three years, Florence has gone about her daily tasks, and never has she been known to raise her voice. Our ing the lunch hour, you’ll find her officiating at Hie chow line, gazing in wonder at those fellow classmate of hers whose noise making capacity it unrivaled. — WHS — Mary E. Champion Fast West Club, Glee Club, Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Prom Committee. Champ is our cute deb from Carolina. She was one of the first to start the fashion of the sophisticated bangs which really becomes our little miss We are all familiar with her material in the Senior and her pleas ant giggle, both of which we hive, Her ability of making people happy is really wonderful; she is always welcomed by her friends. She has a nickname Brownie” three guesses why! All happiness to a girl who certainly deserves it! — WHS — June L. Charnley Ka t West Club, Leaders' Club. Junie” with her infectious smile ami gmid nature, has made many friends here since she came from the Hope Valley schools to us. She’s the laughing gal that dips ice cream noons. She’s half of the team Charnley Mackenzie. Planning to he a nurse, Junie has worked hard and wc know she'll make a place for herself in her chosen profession. — WHS — Marion L. Cillino leaders’ Club. Even her veneer of reserve cannot hide Marion's love for fun. You can hear her merry laugh in the hall as she responds to one of her chum O'Dell’s jokes, corny as it may be. Hand and hand with Mar ion's considerate, thoughtful nature go those deep brown eyes of hers. She should make a wonderful nurse. Joan L. Clark Cheerleader, Leaders’ Club, Operetta. Meet Joanie,” our blonde, blue eyed bundle of gaiety! She's tiny, she’s lively, she's so darned cute that everyone loves her, but alack and alas, her heart lielongs to just one! We've heard that Joan is quite a masterful little toe dancer, but she modestly denies it, and refuses to favor us with an exhibition, despite years of pleading and teasing. One thing we are certain of, and that is Joartie's unrivaled repertoire of jokes —for all occasions! — WHS — Lois E. Clarke Concert, Dramatic Club, S Club, Leaders’ Club, Prom Committee (3), R. I Honor Society. Was that C above high C or am I- hearing things T Oh, no, it's just happy-go-lucky Clicky Clarke reaching a high note in one of her familiar gig gles. 'dicky” is the pride and joy of her division. Everybody confides in her and, like a real trouper, she listens attentively. Yet, with all this, she manages to give her studies a great deal of concentration. — WHS — Constance Coon Leaders' dub, Senior Board, R. I. Honor Society. Connie, during her high school days, has displayed a deep and avid interest in sports, as you might well imagine, since even at home she leads an outdoor life. Her unceasing devotion to after school contests has won her a place on the Senior as editor of girls' sports. Her practical mind will enable her to fulfill her desire to major in math at college. The question put by many students last year in filling out their 1945 program was whether or not Connie would take Trig, for they would he at a loss without her. — WHS — Charles P. Crandall R. I. Honor Society. It's strange, hut every now and then you find a city hoy who just loves to toil long hours in the broiling sun on some isolated farm. You’re h oking at one now! Perry is a fine student, hut it seems he'd much rather hoe potatoes in District No. 6 than solve Trig prob lems, even though he does the latter with the greatest of ease When I was a boy, things were different, hut nowadays one often finds a stunning blonde in the potato patch. Perry knows! — WHS — Jessie J. Culver S Club, Dramatics Club, Leaders' Club. Jessie is that cute little girl with the fascinating dimples who is always roaming around with that foursome of Geary Harmon Rathbun and Klemish. With her knowledge of secretarial work she will surely he a success in this field and a credit to her class. -4 25 )►-