Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — !')46 Up bright and early—to get a seat in the first row And see many friendly faces that we know— There’s Dot Autry with Margie Macomber: They’ve come to see Whitehead’s Atomic Cucumber. One of the speakers today will be Joe Pellegrino, His speech was written by Mary Ann Ferrigno— The subject will be on the price of eggs in China, (The idea began in Charles Marie Sparrow’s Diner). The meeting begins with an invocation Led by George Smith of the American Delegation. Today’s program is read by Madeline Grinnell Who has many important things to tell. . . . The speeches get dryer as the meating proceeds— We almost doze off while John Kenyon reads! The morning session ends to our delight, And we start to the cafeteria to get a bite. . . . We're led there by Bertha Harrington Who says, “If you want a seat, you’d better run.” We run as fast as bullets from a gun . . . And sit at a table with Paul Dunn— The head waitress, who is Claire Mackay, Tells us that chicken is the special for today— The egg factories were raised by Bud West; And Evelyn Gencarella, the chef, is the best! Looking out the window, wTe see Martha McGill Pushing Norton Brainard’s Ford up a hill! Then we pay the cashier, Lois Shader; And leave a nickel tip for Bob Ashworth, the waiter. We go back to our seats and the meeting gets goin’ With another address by Gladys Moen . . . Then Betty Bertwistle reads a speech For Mary Altimari—who has gone to the beach. Next comes the case of the international spy— Mariano Strafach is brought before the public’s eye. . . . The prosecuting attorney is A1 Brooks— (He’s always hated international crooks) The World Court Judge, Ethan Pendleton, Says, “Surely something has got to be done . . . This man may look innocent as a mouse; But first let’s hear some evidence from Virginia Moorhouse!” The evidence is given, And it looks as if Mariano for long won’t be livin’! But wait, here enters Bill Charous— With some evidence he got in Paris. . . . He hands it to the judge, who reads it aloud— It creates a commotion among the crowd. . . . “Mariano is saved!” shouts Winnie McElroy, ‘I always felt sure he was a good boy!” Claire Pendleton yells, “Let’s give him three cheers!” And Edith Riley’s eyes are filled with tears! Vito DiPaola shakes the hero’s hand; And Louis Ritacco runs out to hire a band. Above the clamor we hear a bell— And turn to see Charlie Lachapelle; Then Dick Heinold explains that the meeting has ended— No more today will our ears be bended! After this deliberation, You see the pathetic situation That we have brought into creation About the coming generation— We’ve really had no relaxation. Since we began this occupation; And we hope you’ll employ imagination While reading this screwy proclamation. . . . PETER RUISI NATALE URSO

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Tin: Senior Year Book — 1946 Back on the street we call a taxi Driven by Ruth Codings, the cute little hackie. We head for the airport, But the girls get their hair caught In the new-style window Invented by ingenious Marie Lorino. So now at Pete Ruisi’s Beauty Salon We watch the proprietor putting mud packs on. While his right-hand man, Bobby Eleazer, Trims Flattop’s eyebrows with a tweezer. We stop at the drugstore to get a cigar, The soda-jerk is Marylin Carr. (If your face has a blemish, Buy some cream from Frances Klemish.) The registered pharmacist is Johnny Morrone, His silent partner is Tommy Barbone. Finally at the airport, we hop in a plane; Checking names is Priscilla Keane. The daring pilot, Leo Moroso, Winks at radioman, Sylvester Abosso; We ring the bell for some H20 Delivered by the stewardess, Eleanor Vuono. We reach our objective and land with a bang; Out of her seat falls Shirley Laing. Welcoming committee for the U.N.O. Is Isabel Percival and Joe Broccolo— They take us out to see the town In a jeep invented by Clinton Brown. In the residential section is Anita Devine Hanging her washing on the line. Next door the singing teacher, Janice Burns, Blows her top, while Janet Chaffee learns—! We see on Main Street every store That you can find in New York’s core! From a hot dog stand run by Diane Breen— To a Sidewalk Cafe and Shirley Greene, From Irv Panciera’s Olympic Games— To Gerry Matteson, raising Great Danes! To top it all we see Doc Nat Urso Walking with a beautiful nurse—Oh! As we tour, a page boy, Charlie Hall, Brings us news of a wonderful ball To be held in our honor tonight at eight; So to Quattromani’s Hotel we go to wait. Evelyn Algiere, the clerk at the desk, Gives us a room where we can rest— And Mary Bamford, the elevator girl, Shoots us up so fast that our heads start to whirl! To go to the ball we’ll need a tuxedo In the next room is Tony Perra (traveling incognito), We ask to borrow his suit for tonight; He says “No! You want to fight?” So we summon the house detective, Farquhar Smith— Who comes up and gives him a mighty biff! His eye starts to blacken and he yells with pain. Till we call the hotel nurse, Barbara Maine. She tells us to send for a steak from below— Enters the traveling butcher, Amelia DeBartolo! Next we hail a taxi and head for the ball. But Ellen Ralls, the driver, hits a stone wall; We finally arrive an hour later; Greeted at the door by John Fallon, the waiter. (Pete Weeden, the butler, is on strike He wants his boss to buy him a bike). Turning to the guests, our hostess, Arlene Davis, Says: “Look at what Westerly High School gave us!” We join the guests, all of great renown; Including Alice Allen, Betty Smith, and Lois Brown. . . . The entertainment starts with Anna Parnigoni Singing Ann Nardone’s song, “Love Is Baloney.” Next come the contortionists, Jean Clarke and Dot Currie, They do their act and leave in a hurry. . . . During a vocal by Thelma Clark We take a casual glance at the clock . . . We find it’s time for us to depart So that tomorrow we can get an early start— We’re going to visit some important places, And also see some familiar faces, Including Mary Servidio at the Secretariat, That’s also where Barbara Talbot’s at. . . . ——

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The Senior Year Book — 1946 1946 Senior Class, W. H. S Frank Juidice Basketball. Baseball. Student Council, Senior Board. Class President (4). Chemistry Club. Prom Committee. Senior Play. Here is the boy whom we chose to be our r|j leader proving that he has all the quali lies necessary for leadership. His personality and winning smile have done a great deal to make our senior year a pleasant one. Frank has a school record which proves that be is outstanding -scholastically as well as socially. At the basketball games he has helped to spur the teams to victory. Frank’s ambition is to be a chemical engineer. WHS Evelyn Algiere Shorthand Club Evelyn is one of our quietest” and most intelligent girls You can always find her with Louise studying in some empty room or smiling h serving her customers at the S and 10. Evelyn wants to In a nurse and we who know her think she is just the girl for such a fine profession! WHS Alice S. Allen Leaders' Club, Spanish Club. Alice is one of those unassuming commercial students. In the three years which Alice has spent at Westerly High, she has been a faithful participant in after school activities Alice is also one of those gay Senoritas who enjoy their educational activities in the Spanish Club. Knowing Alice as we do, and realizing that she pos se»«es a high degree of perseverance, we are sure that she will be a success in her chosen work. WHS Mary Altimari Gym Club. Mary is one of oar stamp selling girls from the commercial class and she has her troubles trying to get the boys and girls of Room 20 to part with money. Among her outstanding characteristics is neatness. Although she is a pal to everyone, she’s usually found with Dot Autry. WHS Robert Ashworth Football. When B 4i moved to California last summer, wc thought Westerly had lost Red Skelton the Second. But to our surprise and pleasure, he returned to us. His witty pranks and jokes certainly brighten a dull period. Thanks, Red, for making our years here more enjoyable. Dorothy Autry Class Secretary (2). Leaders' Club. Shop Club. Senior Board. Dot with her glossy black hair and sparkling eyes is everyone’s friend. She is active in school activities and hopes to become a secretary. Having witnessed her reliability in The Shoe Box we know she will make good. Best of luck to a charming girl. WHS Mary Bam ford Senior Board. Shorthand Club. Prom Committee, East-West Club. Operetta. Leaders’ Club. Senior Play. Mary is living proof of the three V’s—Vim, Vigor, and Vitality. Her cheerful laughter is as much a part of her as her magnetic personal ity. She has always kept her dancing career a deep, dark secret, modestly denying it, but those of us who have witnessed her toe dancing ability predict a bright dancing career for our ballerina. Bam” wants to he a nurse. Her understanding disposition will rcrtainly make her an excellent one. WHS Charles Barber Basketball. Model Airplane Club. Bud, Watch Hill's gift to W.H.S., is that tall, rosy cheeked lad who is one of the quieter mem bers of our class. Very handy around the shop, we know Bud will also be a valuable asset to the I'nited States Navy, of which he will be come a member very soon. Bon voyage, Charlie! WHS Anthony T. liar bone “Tommy’s curly hair is envied by boy’s and girls alike. He hopes to become a plumbing and heating engineer in the future, and at present he is serving his apprenticeship under his father who is also a plumber. Ho possesses an ami able personality, and. although apparently shy, he can make plenty of noise when he wants to. Wouldn’t you like to have a cute” plumber like Tommy fixing your leaking pipes? WHS— Esther Bernasconi Senior Board. Shop Club. Leaders' Club. Es” is our slick little chick from the commercial division whose merry, twinkling eyes seem to spell mischief whenever she laugh . Her interest in sports is shown by her strong support of the team at all the games. Es's sparkling personality is her outstanding feature. Her desire is to be a dental hygienist. Got a toothache, boys? - •5)3—