Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1945 Merton L. Matthews R. I. Honor Society. It is with great pride that we present the mathematical 33 13 % of the Murray Maines Matthews trio, more commonly known as 'Mankind's Mysterious Madcaps Inc.” Mert is an absolute wizard at anything pertaining to angles and un known . Strangely enough his mathematically indined cogs are accompanied by a snappy sense of humor and hearty chuckle. Westerly will miss these three rugged individualists and Bheir crazy thories! — WHS — Dorothy J. McClure Cheerleader, Senior Board, Dramatics Club, Senior Prom Committee, Lead ers’ Club, ”S” Club, R. I Honor So cicty. As her last name signifies, Dot is a real Irish lass with flirtatious blue eyes and a pert, turned up nose. With her quick little manner isms and spicy voice, she has en deared herself to many hearts during her three successful high school years. — WHS — Susan B. Murphy East West Club, Senior Board, Dramatics Club, R. I. Honor Society. There's no doubt about it—Ashaway, and the people therein, just can’t be lopped! Modest, unassuming Sue, with her playful Irish eyes, is a living proof of this. As a friend she is priceless, as a student she ranks in the “all A” category, and in the world of music—her world—she has already started to carve a niche for herself. Susan is not just a talented pianist, but is blessed with the p w ers of creation. — WHS — Gilda A. Nardone Leaders’ Club, Dramatic Club, S” Club, Senior Board, Concert. They say Gilda is shy, but do you know Gilda ? She ran keep the class gig gling at all times. She is very par ticular and systematic—even in her love problems. She wishes to l e a stenographer, and we know that, af ter three years of Miss Endicott's teaching, she will succeed. WHS — Henry R. Nowak Football, Track, Baseball, R. I. Honor Society, Operetta. To an awfully nice fellow we wish all the luck in the world with his inevitable career as a pilot. It’s been hard seeing much of Hank,” since he has isolated himself in the shop, making and improving model airplanes, but it will seem strange not watching him fly them out on the field. Here is certainly one boy who is popular with boys, girls, and even teachers. — WHS — Dorothy M. Murray Glee Club, ”S” Club, Leaders’ Club, Dramatic Club, Operetta. Another of the commercial girls is our popular Dot. An accomplished dancer, whenever you hear the juke box playing you’re pretty sure to find Dot with her pal Dot Hurtado on the floor. Dot is a jolly classmate, fa mous for her dimples and infectious laughter. — WHS — Joseph E. Murray “Senator” Murray is the chemist of our notorious Murray-Maines Matthews trio, but as his nickname might suggest, Joe is the class politician too, and would gladly lay down his life for the Democratic Party. He, and Lathrop, a champion of the Republican cause, nearly came to blows during the 1944 campaign. Seriously, though, Joe should make an excellent chemical engineer. We hear, through underground channels, that he has his eye on the mayorship of Jersey City. Mr. Hague—proceed with caution! Richard W. Owens Senior Play, R. I. Honor Society. Dick has three loves: airplanes, murder mysteries, and jazz records, and as a sideline he dashes off poetry. Curious combination! You'll find him friendly and easy to get along with, once you penetrate his shyness. Richard is a go» d student and one of the few boys to make the Senior Board. We hope his aeronautic interests will flourish, but as for his murder interests we are not responsible! — WHS — Corinne L. Palm Leaders’ Club, East West Club, Stu dent Council, Class Treasurer, Drama tics Club, Operetta, dee Club, R. I Honor Society. Corinne's name is synonymous with a lovely personality, a brilliant academic record, and especially with grand music. From the long list of activities in which she has participated, one may see that she has also done more than her fair share in making old Westerly High j better school. May her friendly and wise counsel aid manv more through life. — WHS — Shirley E. Palmer Leaders' Club. Shirley is one of Rockville’s nicest donations to W.H.S. Her pleasant disposition and friendly smile have brought her many admirers. We all join in wishing Red” lots of lurk in her future career as a nurse. —4( 30 ►-

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The Senior Year Book — 1945 Hope E. Knerr Fast West Club, Concert, Dramatics Club, Leaders Club. Where there's Hof, , there's life' The sacred halls « f the W.H.S. will seem strangely v lent next year sans Hope and her infectious giggle We feel sure this classmate froip Wyoming will go far jn a follower of Florence Nightin calr. Her friendliness, mirth, and the ability to ay the proper thing at the rivht time are all qualities which are desirable in a nurse. The wards of some hospital will be much cheerier due to her presence. — WHS — Lane V. Krause l-ane is our carefree friend from Wisconsin, who amuses his New FIng land classmates with his habit of ac tually pronouncing his “r's. That just is 1’t done down east. Unfortunately for the girls, Lane’s heart is all wrapped up in chicken raising. It must be pretty nice for the chick ens, though. — WHS — John C. Lathrop Prom Committee, Senior Board, Op eretta, Senior Play, R. I. Honor Society Johnny is one of the better known students at Ward High. His cheery attitude has made him well liked, and his discussions (?) with Mr Buckley help to while away the hours. We’re sure that John will ach;ev his ambition to become an M. ! . “Wedge will long be remembered here. — WHS — Louise A. Ligoure Senior Board, Dramatic Club, East West Club, R. 1. Honor Society. Louisa is the pretty dark haired nuss who can be found either up stairs with Miss A., on the 2nd floor with Miss H., or downstairs with Mr. IL, being pf general assistance to ail of them. Her willingness to help others has made her a great favorite. Modest and petite, she is responsible for most of the best art to come out of the W.H.S. for the past three years. Deep in her heart she carries a desire to attend R. I. School of Do sign. Can fate be so cruel as to deny her this? — WHS — Mary E. Mackenzie Senior Board, East West Club, Dra matic Club, Leaders' Club, R I. Honor Society. Mac” is a popular, good natured individual, ready and willing to lend a helping hand. She can always be counted upon to find a laugh worthy joke in the dullest moments. With her two outstanding characteristics, those twinkling blue eyes and her magnetic wink, you may-rest assured that Mary will have a heck of a lot of fun in life. Sarah Edna Ma gs Neat” is th. word to describe Sarah. A member of the Home Ec and Art classes, she makes gimd use of their teachings and always h oks nice. She romp from Ashaway in her junior year and we arc sorry that we didn't have her with us the other years, with her amiable disposition we feel she’ll succeed in whatever she chimses. Good lurk, Sarah! — WHS — Richard A. Maines R. I Honor Society, Operetta, Con cert. Here we have 33 1 3 of the Murray Marines Matthews mob. Dick is the physicist of the trio, and if it weren’t for his infernal 100’s in physics, Mr. Buckley might have added some greatly appreciated (mints to our tests. Cuss yo’ hide, Dick! Saturated as he may he with Einstein’s theory of relativity. Dick still hasn’t learned that the windows in room 7 are very breakable. — WHS — Simon J. Majeika Basketball, Operetta. Every class has one, so may I present Si—our contribution to the society of mad scientists. Of course he’s not really mad, hut Si gets a tremendous kick out of mixing up forbidden chemicals down in the lab. We are told that his cel lar is a veritable quack inventor’s paradise. Right at present, he's per fecting a collapsible toothpick, guaranteed to last a life time. Good luck. Si! — WHS — Pearl L. Maki Senior Board, East West Club, R. I Honor Society. Pearl is justly nameJ, for she is as rare as a pearl in an oyster with due respect to her fine personality and character. Her sparkling wit, keen mind, and hon est blue eyes will take her far in the world. Her talents serve her well, especially her talent in writing, which made her a winner in the Babcock FLssay Contest. Out of j clear blue sky, whenever the mood hits her she lashes out with some very witty and delightful ditty. — WHS — Leo F. Manfredi Prom Committee. Leo is a tall, good natured fellow, foot loose and fancy free. He is a grand dancer and can usually be found in the gym, not far from the juke box. He's really a comedian at heart, and whenever the teacher leaves the room, Leo can he depended upon to arise and conduct the class with all the flourishes and peculiarities of the instructor. 4 29 ►-

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Tiik Senior Year Book — 1945 Vera Parry Senior B Mrd, Leaders’ Club, East West Club, R I Honor Society. Vera is the slight, attractive blonde who has a reputation for writing excellent poetry, and effortlessly passing all of her subjects with honor marks But don’t let Vera fool you with her quiet, reserved appearance. She loves a good time, and has inherited, from her English ancestors, a quick, dry wit. If you should ask Tier what her «ecret ambition is, she would probably reply. To go on having fun,” and who can blame her She is capable, however, of succeeding at anything she decides on in the future. — WHS — Doris I. Payne R I Honor Society, Senior Board, l eaders’ Club, Dramatics Club, East West Club, Senior Play. Oklahoma professes to be one of Dotty’s favor ite states, Alfred Drake being the ‘cause of it all ” Adept in Miss War ner’s Hasses and very much interested in the theater and music, she will un douhtedlv excel in any cultural task she undertakes Of the Campbell-Rathhun Balentine Payne Clan, she is the quietest member. We of the above Clan wish Dotty the best of luck. — WHS — Caniela Pellegrino I eaders’ Club, Concert, Dramatics Club On again—off again—gone again Harriean had nothing on this migratory miss with the raven hair, hc's apt to be found most anywhere, except of course, where she should be' Cam” has a disposition that’s sunny as a May morning, but «he just seems unable to eet to school on time (even when she rises as early as 8:00). We d rn’t worry about Camel —she’ll get by, come what may. — WHS — Albert E. Perkins Who is the blond lad that wlf ze around in a blue M« del TY None other than ‘Perk, the Casanova from Dunn's Corners. That Model T likes Weekapaug, doesn't it, Al? So dees its owner, but he also has a soft spot in his heart for New Hampshire. — WHS — Bussell N. Perry Operetta, Stage Cmimittec. Tins lad is not a text book farmer; lie's the real McCoy, and proud of it, too. You can tell by that certain something that Russ is one of the Aggie hoys. He has a soft sjx»t in his heart for square sets, also. Russ is a hale fellow, but he will go skunk hunting! Whew ' Jean Phillips Operetta, Concert, East West Club, Leaders’ Club, Senior Board, Dramat ics Club, Glee Club, Prom Commit tee, R. 1. Honor Society, Senior Play. Vim, vigor, and vitality! Jean is prob ably the closest that man will ever come to perfecting perpetual motion. Teachers and students alike will long remember the blonde kid with the inexhaustible supply of pep, and un canny capacity for laughter. Jean takes pride in being a grand sport and a fine student, but her great est joy is starting some sort of a new hair-raising fad. — WHS — Priscilla Pine Leaders’ Club, R. I. Honor Society. Our (liarlcstown friend, Prissy, is the little girl with the prodigious memory. She absorbs history — ancient, modern, European, Asiatic— like a sponee, and is a living encyclopedia of mythological characters. Very fitting indeed is Priscilla’s ambition to teach history. — WHS — Gladys L. Ralls Glee Club, “S” Club, Business Club, Concert, Leaders' Club, Publicity Manager- Operetta. Just look at those brown eyes snap, and that dim pie dance in and out—that’s Glad” all rieht. She's the girl who keeps everyone in suspense with her off again, on again romance. Though she’s often up to some deviltry, she has her serious side, and wants to utilize her commercial training in her future work. — WHS — Eleanor R. Rathbone East West Club Charlestow n’s con tribution to W H S. is that pert little miss known as “Ellie. Everyone envies her lovely long lashes which can never quite conceal that mischievous gleam in her eye. Her hobby is get ting in and out of trouble. But noth ing worries our carefree girl and her hilarious laugh can be heard constantly echoing through the halls. In short, she's a grand girl—ask Vera, she knows! — WHS — Doris A. Rathbun Senior Board. S’ Club, Leaders’ Hub. Business Club, Senior Play. R I Honor Society. Here is our little cashier from the cafeteria, who is seldom seen without her friend Tee Tee. Dirttie is an exact duplicate of radio’s Corliss Archer and has Mr. Buckley worried with her problems. Doris’s heart at present belongs to Georgia.” -4 31 —