Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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Tin: Sknior Ykar Book — 1945 .Marilyn L. Frechette Kast West Club, Leaders' Club, Senior Board, Operetta, Concert, R. I. Honor Society The Saints above were certainly very kind to our Marilyn. She has everythin?—wonderful personality, intelligence, beautiful voice, charm, scores of friends, sunny dis position, depth of rhararter, and sweet, natural beauty. But Marilyn's most attractive feature is her sincere admiration of others, even though most people in her position would be all wr.ip|ied up in thrmselves. Ward High is going to miss hearing Mari lyn's hearty whoop of laughter, but it ran never forget her and the youth she symbolizes. — WHS — Hose M. Fusaro Leaders’ Club, Business Club, Senior Board, S Club, Concert, R. I. Hon or Society. Now we come across a girl that would turn any young man's fancy to thoughts of love—sweet, blonde, blue eyed Rose. Rose is one of those girls who are down to earth, for she is a wiz at shorthand and typewriting. When Rose smiles, the whole world smiles with her. She is one girl who is definitely set on be coming a commercial teacher, and you can be sure that once she makes up her mind, it's impossible for anyone to change it. — WHS — Mary I. Geary Sales Manager—Operetta, R. I. Hon or Society, Leaders' Club, S Club, Class Secretary, Dramatics Club, Sen ior Board. When Irish e es are smiling is an expression that might be used to describe this bonny lass. Her warm personality, brains, and good humor have made her an outstanding member of the class of '45. By the way, if you want to learn how to roller skate, you can be sure that Mary will oblige you. She can fre quently be seen at the rink where her feet are as expressive as her eyes. — WHS — Stella A. Gencarelli Cheerleader, Leaders’ Club, Dramatic Club, Operetta. One half of the famous T« scanoGencarelli team, Stella is really a slick chick. Just watch her doing double lindies around everyone else on the dance floor. One of our smoothest cheerleaders, she has helped lead those Westerly boys to many a victory. — WHS — Rose M. Gengarella Dramatic Club, S Club, Senior Board, Leaders’ Club, General Man ager—Operetta. Rose is the spitfire of our class. If there is a scrap going on anywhere she is apt to be in the middle of it, empathically asserting her constitutional rights. Ginger is artistically inclined and has done some remarkably fine work in that field. Whenever the class calls upon her she is always very willing to donate her time and talent. , Robert I). Glazier Bob joined the Navy at the half year, and we missed our silent, curly haired friend quite as much as Colley's Hard ware did. It's amazing how the man agement side stepped total ruin with Bid) and Jack Fox both in the stock rm m—undoubtedly loafing! . . . Ah well, what can’t be cured must be endured,” muttered the boss, grimly. We really don’t mean it, Bob, because in studying and playing beside you we have come to know what a sincere, hardworking fellow you are. — WHS — John E. Gomena R. I. Honor Society. Robot, as he is better known, is one of our quieter students. He can always be found with Fritz” J. usually in Mr. Bar l er’s Kingdom. When not there, he is apt to be found setting up some ex perirnent with Fritz in the Physics Lab. Mr. Buckley is still looking for their method of setting up experi ments without errors. His chief am bition is to become a meteorologist. — WHS — Madeline M. Gouvin S” Club, Leaders' Club, Concert, f heer Leader, Business Club. I wonder why Madeline, that petite youngster from White Rock, always goes to the neighborhood store at six o'clock every night. What’s the at traction, Madeline? Madeline is the girl with the bright red coat that looks very, very quiet and bashful, but don’t let her looks fool you. — WHS — Mary A. Grasso Cheerleader, Dramatic Club. Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, S Club, Con cert. Mary is our short,, chubby girl from the commercial class. Although she is small, how she can yell! Shorty is our head cheerleader, and she has done a very good job cheering the boys to victory. She takes a deep interest in all sports—especially has ketball. We know Mary will succeed as a secretary because of her willing ness to work. — WHS — Elinor Gray Senior Board, Glee Club, Leaders’ Club, East West Club, Aeronautics Club, Senior Play, Prize Speaking, R. I. Honor Society, Operetta Ac companist. Elinor’s delightful humor and contagious laughter have filled many of her classmates and teachers with delight. Her magnetic person aHty plus a great deal of intelligence, makes us sure that Eleanor will succeed in anything she attempts to do. She is a second Stephen Leacock, combining deep mathematical ability with an irresistible sense of humor. 27 ► -

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The Senior Year Book — 1945 Phyllis M. Cutter Loaders’ Club, Operetta, Prom Committee. The girl with the great big beautiful eyes, the lovely smile, ami dimples is our cute little friend front Ashaxvay. Phyl’s sweet singing voice and musical laughter brighten even the dreariest day. and her friendship is most sincere. One of this girl’s many qualities is her love of fun and laughter. Her wish to be a success ful Cadet Nurse will certainly come true, if she retains her sunny disposi tion and sweet smile. WHS — Margaret M. Dawson East West Club, Leaders' Club, Prom Committee. Take a pair of merry green eyes, a turned up nose, and a sweet smile, and you have Peggy, one of the cutest girls in our class. It isn’t hard to locate Peg—just look for the group having the most fun, she’ll be there, jnd always with Mary. Some people might call her stubborn,” but vye know that she is more adequately described as deternmied.” She intends to follow nursing as a career and there's no doubt that she’ll succeed. — WHS — Joseph W. Delaney We had to hire a squad of private detectives to glean some information on this introverted chap, and even they had trouble penetrating his impassive exterior. If you see a news-, paper walking down the hall, Joe is tiehind it. He spends his waking hours scouring the sports page. Beneath this impassive exterior lies a typically Irish, fun-loving heart. — WHS — Pauline E. Dinwoodie Tall, slim, brown eyed Polly” with that certain something that only Ash aw-ay girls seem to have (or perhaps the author is prejudiced) is summed up by her friends as just plain swell. She would rather iisten quietly than actually participate in the boisterous high school confabs, but nevertheless, no one enjoys our carrying on more than she. Polly is a rare com bination of the calculating mathema tician ami the gentle homebody. — WHS — Adele M. Eusebio Leaders' Club, R. I. Honor Society. O’Dell, as her scores of friends fondly call her, is the pride and joy of the C division, and our undisputed basketball champ. She's as g«x d natured as the day is long—every body's pal. Her ambition is to be come a news hound—oops—corrc-spondent, so New York Times” watch out! — WHS — Mary E. Ferendo Operetta, Leaders' Club, Conrert, Glee Club. Dinny is the inquisitive waitress at the Post House, but unlike Eve’s, her curiosity never causes any real trouble. Mary’s singing ability will make her successful in the realms of music, where her warbling will charm the world as it has charmed us. — WHS — Barbara A. Flynn Senior Play, Operetta, Senior Board, Last West Club, Glee Club, Concert, Cheerleader, Leaders' Club. This lit tie brunette heartbreaker has that envious zip so refreshing on a dull day. She has plenty of pep and show's her school spirit best when on the field with the cheering squad. For all her fun loving pranks, Bob is a good student. When she is called on, she is certainly capable and efficient, too. Her fondest wish is to have a nursing career. The class feels sure that, no matter what she undertakes, she will be a success. — WHS — John J. Fox Student Council, Football, Basctaill. Jack is a good egg, complete with antiquated jalopy and empty gas tank. He is a lively member of that society known as Pop's Aggie Boys, and has hopes of one day becoming a veterinarian. Jack proved himself a spunky little football player, but ice hockey is his secret passion. — WHS — Hope I. Dove Edst West Club, Dramatic Club, Operetta. R. I. Honor Society. Petite, shy perhaps—but a honey of a bas ketball player. That's Hope. Solid classes will never be the same with out her. Extremely neat and attrar live. An excellent all-round student, Hope with her sweet thoughful ways is a living proof that still waters run deep. Norma L. Frazier Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, East West Club, Dramatic Club, R. I. Honor Society. Norma is our out standing sportswoman from Shan-nock. Her witty literary talent has often graced the pages of our Senior and added to its popularity. She plans to be a laboratory technician, and we feel sure she'll be as sue cessful here as in her other achievements. -«8( 26 )§►-

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Tin-: Senior Year Book — 1945 Catherine L. Greene Business Club, “S' Club, Leaders’ Club. ,Kay’' is the blonde, blue eyed half of the Greene -Woodfield partnership. She’s always up to something, and it’s useless for her to feign in noccnce, because '’mischief” is written all over her. There's no doubt about it, Kay gets a tremendous boot out of life, and we enjoy having her in our midst. — WHS — Dorothy J. Grispino Leaders' Club, Dramitic Club. Dot tie” is our tiny friend with loads of pep and energy, and luscious dark curly hair. She and Carmella are inseparable, and it’s a jolly couple they make. Dot thinks she’d like to be a hairdresser—probably just so she ran laugh at the hordes of straight locked fugitives from the fog. — WHS — John Grossom a nicies R. I. Honor Society, Basketball, Base ball, Operetta, Concert, Senior Play, Football Manager. Beaker J«4in,” as his friends affectionately call him, is rather a shy lad; courteous, very con siderate of others, and a conscientious student. He is a snappy little basketball player, but baseball is John’s first love. How that boy makes things pop around second base! — WHS — Dorothea M. Harman “S” Club, Leaders’ Club, Class Vice President, Student Council, R. I. Honor Society. “Dottie is our class vice president and a fine one at that. Usually she can be seen conversing with her l est friend Mary G., our class secretary; they’re inseparable, those two. Dottie’s favorite sport is basketball for which she has a keen eye. If you want a good friend with plenty of personality, vitality, wit, and charm, Dottie is the girl you’re seeking. — WHS — Joseph T. Holliday Baseball, Student Council, Basketball (3). Here's to Red,” the self ac claimed woman hater, who has had so much trouble in attending history-classes. You're a nice fellow, Joe, and we’ll miss that colorful thatch of yours wandering around the corn dors. Janet M. House Leaders’ Club, ”S Gub, Senior Board, Concert, R. I. Honor Society. Boone Jr.” proved her mettle in the sophomore year when she de lighted the entire school with that subtle bit of literature entitled Wolves.” Janet is an all A” student, very creative, and full of the old nick. She has done a lot for the class, but if you ask her about it, she will deny every-thing. That's why we like you, Janet. All she aspires to in life is a share of success and lots of happiness! — WHS — Alexander Houston Concert, Operetta, Glee Club, Dramat ics Club. Alec” is our class Casa nova ; for wherever there are giHs you will find Alec, nr as Alec would put it wherever you find Alec, you find girls. He is well known about school for his love of dancing ami his humorous disposition, usually employed in teasing. We have found that he has abilities in acting and in singing, too—-did you see him as Nikky” in The Dream Waltz”? — WHS — Dorothy M. Hurtado Glee Club, Dramatics Club, Leaders’ Club, S” Club, Concert, Operetta. Dot” is a member of our commercial class and she possesses a rare ability —that of being able to trim windows. We hope the two Dots will be able to stay together—she’s Little Dot of Little Big Dots, Inc.,” her other half being the Murray girl. Best of luck, Dot. — WHS — Thomas J. Jursa Senior Board, Senior Play, R. I. Honor Society, Chairman Stage Com mittee for Operetta. Fritz’s” main ambition in life is to be a chemical engineer. Judging from his past experiences in the Chcm and Physics labs, the general opinion is that the Germans would be licked at the start, if they began a war in a few years. His dry, quiet humor makes him pleasant company for his friends ami teachers, too. Tom has a splendid scholastic record, and his title— “most intelligent”—rests on deserving shoulders. — WHS — Claire M. Klemish S” Club, Leaders’ Club, Junior Prom Committee.. Claire of the blonde hair, blue eyes, and ready smile has won fame as our popular little secretary from Weekapaug. The Daisy Mae Dance, one of the deciding factors in her school life, proved to be quite an event, for ever since she has been quite perky.” 28 )g -