Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 —

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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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Tiif. Senior Year Book — 1945 Ellen B. Kathhun East West Club, Dramatics Club, Leaders’ Club. Babs,” as she is so often called, gives all the a|»pcarancc of seriousness, but under that sweet serious exterior lies a light happy-go-lucky nature. Her musical giggle delights all her classmates. Upon beholding a Iwby blue car, her eyes light up with a certain inner happi ness. Hairdressing is her aim and her soft voice will delight her clien tele. Success in all you do, Babs! A friend to all—so tried and true For your sweet smile, we'll remember you.” — WHS — Nancy M. Kathhun East West Club, Leaders' Club, Sen :or Prom Committee. .N'ace” is the girl with the dancing green eyes and the love of sports. Of the Rathbun, Campbell, Balentine, and Pavne quar-t t, Nancy is the m««st pliable. In Gym classes she is able to turn her self inside out with the greatest of ease, and her basketball enthusiasm is unbounded. Nancy is rather mys terious »t times so that one never knows whether her ereatest love is Shirley C. or some unknown Mr. X. Her future plans are still vague, but she will doubtless succeed in what ever she undertakes WHS — Eileen I . Rea l eaders' Club, Dramatics Club. ,,S” Club, Senior Board Business Manager, Concert, Senior Play, R. I Honor Society. Eileen is our capable Business Manager and can be seen any day at the activity window waiting for someone to hand over h«s hard earned money to her. She will gladly accept it, no doubt. Whenever you hear a squeaky giggle, you know it's Eee. Her theme song is How Many Hearts Have I Broken?” With those eyes, how can she help it-—what say. Hank? Eileen is already on the road —-to being a successful secretary. Luckv man! — WHS — Mary I. Reardon Leaders' Club. Prom Committee, S” Club, Dramatics Club. Friendly smile — dancing curls — devilish blue eyes — this is Mickey,” our perpetual bundle of gaiety. In spite of her frivolity, she plans to attend a secretarial school soon, and work hard at being a successful business woman. Meanwhile, she manages to meet all situations in her school and social life with the same happy go-lucky air. — WHS — William A. Reilly Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and see the eighth wonder of the world — the only fellow never known to take a book home in his life. Despite this fact, he gets by surprisingly well, and with the least bit «d exer tion, could be somewhat of a genius. Reilly, however, is quite content to drift merrily along, oblivious of the insane comings and goings of an insane world. More power to you, Bill Thomas E. Salimeno R I. Honor Society, Senior Play, Junior Class President, Prom Com mittce. Student Council, Manager Basketball. At about 8:19 every morning if you were to look out of a window commanding a view of Park Avenue, you would notice the plod ding figure of Tippy, slowly windin'' Its wav to srhool. Hesitant as he may bo about coming, once here Tip pv is anything hut backward. Wr showed our esteem for Tip in the Junior year by making him our class preside '!. The records will tell you he’s a fine «tudrnt and his classmates will tell you he’s a grand friend. — WHS — Frances P. Salisbury “S Club, Business Club, leaders’ Club. Fran is the shv little girl from Wood River Junction. She is often seen but seldom heard. Her ability to take directions without comment and her conscientious atti tude toward her work will make her successful in whatever she does. Best of everything, Fran! — WHS — Helen L. Shader R I Honor Society. '‘Pete, you lucky rascal you! Couldn't you have left a little of that beautiful jet black hair for the rest of us After all, we’re your friends, remember? (no answer) Oh well, it goes liest with your long black lashes and huge blue eyes anyhow. You and Ginnie are as constant as Damon and Runyan, and it’s a gay attractive twosome you make, too. — WHS — Joseph J. Siciliano Student Council, Athletic Council, Football, Baseball, Basketball. They just don't make fellows any nicer than this lad. You need only to glance at the popularity statistics to see that he's everybody's pal — boys and girls alike! Sis” excels in baseball, basketball, and football, and with a minimum of effort can do as well in his studies. Our secret agents tell us he aspires to become a c««ch. Carry on, King Pat ! — WHS — Shirley M. Sisson Dramatics Club, Leaders’ Club, S Club, Operetta. Concert. Have you met Shirley? I guess everyone has. You can find her warming the office l ench or having a chat with Mr. Mason. Skipping school is Shirley’s fancy. Regardless of her jokes, merry ways, etc., Shirley manages to get her homework done—even for Miss Houston's English class. 4 32 jj-“