Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1946 President's Address Parents, faculty, and members of the graduating class: We have come to the day which we have always looked forward to with eager anticipation, but now that it is here, we are a bit regretful. We must break the bonds that have held us together as classmates for the past school years. Soon we shall go into the various phases of business, trade, or college for which we have been preparing. We may not all achieve great fame, but whether we do or not, let us remember that we received our basic principles here at the Westerly High School. To our faculty we owe a debt of gratitude. They have strived to prepare us for the difficult problems which we will inevitably meet in future years, and if we cannot cope with these problems, it is through no fault of theirs. To the members of the armed forces of our country who have recently terminated a second World War of destruction and hate, we give thanks from the bottom of our hearts. They fought so that the ideals upon which this country was founded might be preserved. They made it possible for us to continue our education through the war years by keeping the enemy from our shores. The school children of the devastated countries were not so fortunate as we; they were compelled to discontinue their education because of dictators who wished to dominate the world. They are also thankful to the liberators who freed their countries from dictatorial reign. Above all, we must not forget those that made the supreme sacrifice. They gave their all, not in vain, so that this nation might live and progress. To them we cannot express thankfulness or appreciation enough to recompense for the service which they have rendered not only to us, but also to our beloved country. We pray that their souls may rest in peace. The years we have spent at Westerly High will always linger in our memories, for they have been joyful. We shall not forget the proms, parties, dances, and fun in the classroom. Our victorious athletic teams we shall always remember, for they provided us with many thrills, and we were proud to claim them as our own. We showed our school spirit at these games by cheering our hearts and lungs out for good old Westerly High. Although we are leaving old friends, we shall go out into the world to make new and probably just as important friendships. We must face the future with determination and work hard to make this world a better place to live in. To the members of the Class of 1946, a wish that their coming years may be full of prosperity, and that they may be successful in whatever careers they may follow in the future. -FRANK JUIDICE - Sf 8 )►-

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Tin: Senior Year Book — 1946 Class Song (To the tune of “The We hail thee with love, Oh Westerly High School, Through strife and glory Thou has guided us. These halls resound With praises eternal That may be heard Throughout the land. But now the time has come avens Resound”) When we must leave you And seek what the future Has in store. Dear Alma Mater Your teachings will guide us Through strife and hardships And perils great. God bless and watch over you Dear School. -LILLIAN C. TURCO. ’46. Class A bond of faith and friendship Firm linked by memories strong, The aged sentinel of Time Has woven our eternal song: Long may these joys be with us, Long may their thoughts be clear: For life and love our praises raise For God and all to hear. Poem We look to thee, 0 Star of Night, To Thee, 0 Sun of Day, To light the dim and narrow path Ahead, and guide our way; Life is here before us Life to learn and live; The strength to find its common joys To us, 0 Lord, please give. —MARIE TAMER. ’46 Class Motto To do my duty in that state of life unto which it shall please God to call me. Class Colors Blue and Gold 7 -

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The Senior Year Book — 1946 Class History We, the members of the graduating Class of 1946, in writing this history, want to express how thankful we are that our graduation is taking place in a world at peace. We are grateful that even during the most devastating war in history we were still granted the priceless privilege of an education. All too well we realize that there were those less fortunate than we in other lands whose homes were a battleground. Their young people, instead of spending their days in the schoolroom, were spending them in the primitive effort for mere existence. Our three years at Westerly High School are among our most memorable. In this short time we have found many new friends and acquired new accomplishments. True, these accomplishments have not been spectacular, yet they are important in our lives; consequently, in years to come, we shall want a permanent record of our high school careers. In order to make it easier for us to recall our three years of study, we shall now present the highlights to you: “Passing in Review” Time: September, 1943. Place: Westerly High School, Westerly, R. I. Event: Our first day in high school. “Scared” isn’t the word for it; “green” describes it much better, as we timidly approached the forbidding citadel. How we envied those colossal seniors, privileged souls, who knew just where they were going. We chose as our class leaders: President, Edgar Maxson; Vice President, Robert Clarke; Treasurer, Farquhar Smith, and Secretary, Dorothy Autry. Time: October, 1943. Event: Football Season. We were real veterans by this time. For the first time an eye of admiration was cast upon a Soph. Four of our boys, John Goose” Gentile, Earl Crandall, James Crowley, and Edgar Maxson, were on the first team, and eight more were valuable reserves. The football season brought with it hope and glory for the athletic stars of ’46. It was also our first and last season with Coach Bob Mudge. Time: November 16. 1943. Event: Prize Speaking. Our candidate was Marie Tamer, who emerged from the eight-round bout with a third prize. Time: December 1943. Event: Basketball Season. It we had shown any signs of athletic ability during football season, basketball certainly confirmed them. Here were born equally great stars : John Gentile, Francis Pelligrino, Irving Panciera, Edward Parnigoni, and Frank Juidice, boys who were to spell “Fame” all across the pages of Westerly’s athletic history. Meanwhile, we still remained “those sophs,” so we continued to proceed very cautiously and to study very diligently. But the championship star guided us, and we became more aware of it as another sport era approached. Time: April, 1944. Event: Baseball Season. A baseball season which brought to us the State Cnampionship for the first time since 1928. The sophomore cheering section worked overtime at the games and marched in the parade of Victory that last night—proud to have contributed young lungs and bat boys. Finally, June arrived; and along with graduation for the seniors, some of our sophomores triumphed. Frank Juidice and Peter Ruisi shared the annual Dante Prize for Italian scholarship, and Marie Tamer was awarded a first prize in the Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest. Time: September, 1944. Event: We were Juniors! We chose as our class leaders: President, Lloyd Kenyon; Vice President, Irving Panciera; Treasurer, Richard Berliner, and Secretary, Dorothy Autry. At this time we greeted fellow students from Ashaway and Hope Valley. Time: October, 1944. Event: Another football season. We really shone in these games. Pellegrino. Gentile, Panciera, Gervasini, and Brainard. What stars! Irv and Goose were chosen next year’s captains. We were also represented by Mary Dohring and Marjorie Macomber in the cheerleading squad. Time: January, 1945. Event: Operetta “Waltz Dream.” John Cross had a major role in the production and did a fine job of it. Nine more of us took part in the chorus as ladies and hussars. 9 ►-