Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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—

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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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S E N I The Senior Year Book — 1946 Elizabeth Bert wist le Leaders' Club. Personality Club. Betty is one of the quieter young ladies of our class. Her ambition is to become a hair dresser. If her own pretty locks are any indication of her success, Betty will add much charm and beauty to feminine coiffurrs in the years to come. Good Luck! WHS Norton H. Brainard Football, Operetta. Gym Club. Senior Play. Cute” is that big hunk of man that is loved by all. We can often see him flitting about in his red, black, and blue limousine (when he should be in classes). We still don’t understand how he gets away with it. Have you seen him play football? How we pity the other team! Don’t let us kid you. Cute. We will all miss you, and may the lurk of the Irish be with you. WHS Diane Breen Leaders' Club. East-West Club. Diane is Watch Hill's contribution to W.H.S. Diane, known to some as Dizzy” (why, we can't understand) shows her brightness in her sparki ng eyes. In whatever she chooses foi her career, she will rise to the top. Best of luck, Diz! WHS Joseph Broccolo He is known to his friends as Joe Brank.” J- e is one of the fellows who prove they can get along without the help of the weaker sex. Whenever he is seen, it’s always with a bunch of boys. His athletic at ility in all types of intramurals is recognized by his pals. WHS 6 Albert Brooks Safe-Driving Club. One of the boys in our class who shows his intelligence in his actions, Al is famous for his friendly smile. While we know that his heart is aWay at a certain girl’s prep school, we sometimes wonder if his mind wanders there occasionally. Al's ambition is to be a doctor, and he certainly prossesses the necessary characteristics for this profession. We know he'll succeed. OR C 1). Clinton Brown Clinton is one « f those Senior boys who like to tinker with automobiles, for he takes auto mechanics. His prize possession is his car, which he always has filled to capacity. A! though he appears to lie one of the quirt members of the class, he certainly enjoys himself! Clinton is one of our most considerate boys, and everyone at Westerly High will miss his cheertul smile and witty remarks next year. WHS Lois Brown Leaders' Club. Personality Club. Neat” is th proper adjective to describe Lois. Although quiet and conservative in her studies, Lois is really a swell person to know. Her ambition is to lie a secretary. She has al ready made a good start toward her commercial career by working at the Travel Agency. WHS Janice Burns Senior Board. Camera Club, Leaders' Club. This strawberry blonde is one of the neat est and most attractive girls in our class. She has already proved her atiility as a capable, efficient secretary by working at the C. B. Cot troll office last summer. Jan has a special knack for getting in ami out of trouble, but her carefree nature accounts for this. Three guesses as to why Jan has so many bmwn and white outfits (could it be that she likes the combination?). WHS Marilyn Carr Leaders' Club. Personality Club. Here is Marilyn, our cover girl. 5' 7 of beauty, brains, and ambition, she is a definite threat to the Powers Models. We will lie looking for you, Marilyn, on the magazine rovers of tomorrow. WHS Janet M. Chaffee Glee Club. Senior Board. Ooeretta, Concert'. Senior Play, Soanish Club. Prom Comm ttee.. Leaders' Club. One of the finest contributions Ashaway lias given to our class is this brown-eyed miss. Janet's sparkling personality makes her a friend of everyo e. Her musical talent has brought to us a deeper enjoyment of song. Scholastically she rates high and as a friend she will always be tops with us. With an attractive manner and a morale lioost for all, Janet has proven an asset to our class. —16jj —