Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1946 S E N I Anne A. Nardone Concert. Senior Board. Cast-West Club. Leaders' Club. Babe is the little dark haired student noted for her two outstanding assets, determination and ambition. Being a very studious and intelligent eiH. her chief ambition is to become a chemical engineer. We all feel sure that she is capable of succeeding in anything she at tempts in the future. Best of luck to you, Babe,” in all you do! WHS— Irving Panciera Capt. Football, Baseball. Basketball, Gym Club, Athletic Adv.sory Council. Just a glance at the above list will convince you of Irv’s outstanding athletic achievements. As captain, he led our football team through its most successful season in years. His bullet like passes on the gridiron, which have won him state wide fame, are equalled only by his skill on the basketball court. We are certain that these abilities, together with a determination to reach his every goal, will make Irving as fine an ath letic coach in future years as he is an athlete today. WHS Anna Parnigoni Drivers' Club. Leaders’ Club. The fact that Anna has taken chorus for two consecutive years shows she is musically in dined. Moreover, Anna is a member of the Driving Club and an active student in her art classes. We hear that Anna is also fond of dancing. Kind Irene T. and you usually find Anna. -WHS Francis Pellegrino Football, Baseball, Capt. Basketball. Athletic Advisory Committee. One of the most popular boys of our class is Skanky' Pellegrino. His lengthy arms and legs have proved to be a valuable assgt to our NKftball team. Seeing Skanky'' snatch a pass .n the end-zone is a sight to behold. He led the basketball team through a victorious season, and again his height proved to be an even greater asset under the basket. His quiet man ner and politeness win him many friends, for he is a gentleman and a true sportsman on the field as well as off. WHS Joseph Pellegrino Mgr. Basketball. Gym Club. This tiny lad with dark, twinkling, mischie vous eyes can usually be found shooting baskets in the gym. He is the capable and competent manager of the basketball team. Joe hopes that after serving in the army, he can continue his work in sports. Best of luck, Joe! OR C LASS Claire Pendleton Gym Club, Chemistry Club, Leaders' Club. Claire is the young lady you'll find in the gym or behind a book. She's been an outstand ing Figure in girls’ sports, yet her quiet, friend ly nature makes understandable her keen liking for b M ks. Best of luck, Claire. WHS Ethan Pendleton Drivers Club. Ethan is a young man who plays a very good game of chess. Now that he has been deprive I of that pleasure during the noon hour, Ethan has joined the Driving Club. We all wish him the best of luck on his excursions in the old Buggy . Although too modest to say so, he s usually on the honor roll. WHS Isabelle Percival Senior Board. Shop Club, Leaders' Club. Isabelle is one of our quieter students, but she is also a priceless friend. Her artistic tal ent and willingness to work have helped a great deal in making the “Senior a success. I«y wants to be an art designer and with her ability we’re certain she'll be one of the best. WHS Anthony Perra Senior Board. Shorthand Club. Tony is our cameraman for the Senior. He is Miss Aim's right hand man, and in his spare time he may be found in Boom 15 helping her. Whenever there is an argument going on, Tony likes to chime right in and say his piece. He is very popular especially with the boys. We know, that whatever his ambition, he will be in there trying hard to succeed. WHS J. Albert Quattromani Book Club, Student Council. Prom Committee. ' Abbie may be frequently seen driving his father's 1941 Oidsmobile. G x»d natured and well dressed, be often mixes pleasure with busi-ness. He is a well known figurf in the corridors just after the last bell has rung His pet likes are sleeping, motorcycles, and photography. In fact, he has a collection of pictures that he has snapped and developed himself (and they're good too!. We wish lots of luck to this happy-go-lucky fellow who has proved to be a true friend and pleasant companion. -«${22 -

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The Senior Year Book — 1946 1 Gerald R. Matteson Football. Baseball. ••Watson” came to us in his junior year from Canonchet. Although go »d humored and hand some, hr has one questionable characteristic— as base so many—he likes girls. He has proven his ability in athletics by taking part in football and baseball. We wish the best of lurk to an all round fellow. WHS Winifred L. McElroy Typing Club, East West Club. Concert. Winnie is the tiny dark haired Miss who mmes from the plains of Wyoming. Her plans for the future are rather indefinite, but nurs ing seerns to be her main interest. W'innie’s friendly manner and easy going disposition are assets for this or for any other field. The best of everything, Winnie! WHS .Martha McGill Personality Club, East-West Club. Leaders' Club. Tins peppy little blonde from Bradford must run on atomic energy. Ever watch Martha jitterbug? When anything exciting happens, she is sure to be found in the middle of it. Martha’s giggles are an outstanding feature in her magnetic personality. WHS Robert Mitchell Current Events Club. Mitch is that tall fellow who can be seen coming down the corridor every morning about one minute before the late liell rings. Mr. Moran's name for him, “Old Reliable,” suits him perfectly, for, although he is sometimes slow, he ran usually be depended upon to have the ritpht answer. Mitch has a witty remark for any occasion and that is one reason for his popularity. WHS Gladys Moen Senior Board. Camera Club. Leaders' Club. Gladys' outstanding feature is her contagious giggle, a characteristic that sums up her happy-go lucky ways. She can usually be found around school snapping pictures for the Senior.” What is the attraction in Room 11, Gladys? A con-snentious student, she excels in her studies. Her desire is to be a bookkeeper. Best of luck, Gladys t Virginia Moorhouse Senior Board, Leaders' Club, Gym Club. “Ginny's” honey blonde hair and pretty smile insure her of attaining her ambition to be a model. She does well in the Art room, being an expert in drawing horses; and, tot an after school activity, we understand, enjoys skating at the Kollerdrome. WHS Leo Moroso Camera Club. Leo is usually a quiet person, but when he has something to say, he lets you know about it. A kind hearted soul is Leo, always ready and willing to lend anyone a hand. Although he d«»es not compete in athletics, he is interested in sports and he always follows the basketball and baseball teams when they play. His quiet ness is one of the characteristics that distin guish him. WHS John J. Morrone Football. Baseball. Gym Club. Johnny joined us in the fall of “44'’ and in the short time he has been with us, he has ac quired scores of friends. If he was in demand, he could usually be found down in Mr. Bar ber's domain or at his father's garage where he works as an attendant. Johnny hasn’t chosen the field he would like to follow, but don't worry, girls, he will come through with flying colors. WHS Maurice Murphy Football, Class Marshal. Student Council. Prom Committee. Current Events Club. Maurice, who is one of our most all around boys, has the ability of doing well everything he attempts. This shows up in his scholastic marks and in sports. Maurice's ambition is t become a chemical engineer, and we are all sure that with his talents he will he a great success. WHS Aileen M. Murray Editor Senior Board. Student Council Secretary, Leaders' Club. Prom Committee. East-West Club. Aileen is our busy, capable classmate to whom we owe most of the pleasures and enjoy ments of our last year at WHS. But don’t let this mislead you, for Aileen is always ready for some fun. Wherever you hear laughter or see some practical jokes being played, you may be sure she is there. This does not affect her studies, for scholastically she is at the top. Aileen has been editor of the Senior this past year and has turned out some fine editions.

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The Senior Year Book — 1946 1 Ellen Halls Typ.ng Club. Leaders Club. Ellen is a very active girl who loves dancing and all sports. Have you ever humped into her in the hall? II so, you have found her always laughing and usually talking about Norwich. What's so interesting in Norwich, Ellen? WHS Edith Riley Glee Club. Personality Club. Concert. Operetta. Eddy is the tall, affable girl of the secretar tal division who intends to work as a secretar after graduation Eddy has a Tine voice and enjoys singing. This should add to the happi ness we wish for her for the future. WHS Louis Ritacco Gym Club. Louie is that quiet, efficient boy from Ro m 7. One of his favorite pastimes is playing basketball. Louie is underided what trade tr» follow, but we know he'll be a success in what ever he tries. Here's wishing you the best of luck! -----WHS------------------ Peter Ruisi Football. Senior Board, Glee Club. Student Council, Prom Committee. Will-Maker. Although his sense of humor often distracts us from our studies, our class just wouldn't be the same without Pete. His sparkling person ality and witty remarks make Joe Ruisi's kid brother one of our most popular boys. A go«»d sport, Pete has often been the object, but more often the instigator, of many a practical joke. We hear Pete is giving his brother Simp les sons in the Ruisi Technique, so that he can take over in the Morale Department. Some thing for the faculty to look forward to! —WHS— Mary Servidio Dramatic Club. Leaders' Club. Mary is the pride and joy of the commerci.il section. Her black eyes have a mischievous twinkle and when Mary's around there’s never a dull moment. She takes great interest in school activities and is a good little saleswoman. But she doesn’t have to ‘‘sell’’ that charming personality of hers. It sells itself. Lois Shader Personality Club. Don't let Lois’s quiet but attractive manner mislead you. She’s a faithful member of the cafeteria staff, and a member of the Home Economics division. Lois's ambition is to lead a practical domestic life and she Wks made a good start. Good luck, Lois. WHS Helen Smith Leaders' Club. Personality Club. Helen, better known as Betty, is the girl with the beautiful voice. During her spare time you can hear her singing at the Rollerdrome Betty wishes to be a hairdresser, but we ran visualize her better in the role of prima donna. WHS Farquhar Smith Baseball, Student Council. Class Treasurer (2). Prom Committee, Senior Play. Smitty is one of the most intelligent members of our class and has a general knowledge of all subjects He is good-natured and always has a big smile on his fare. Smitty is the proud owner of that Dodge and on any Saturday night you can see him outside Vars with all the fellows in it. Smitty is also a good salesman for Smith’s Flower Shop. Ask any of the fel lows who go to the Proms! -WHS George Smith Senior Prom Committee. Model Airplane Club. Aeronautics Club. Drivers' Club. George is one of the ‘‘studious boys of the class. If there are any mathematical difficul ties confronting you—sec George. He is really a whiz where math is concerned. His future life is well laid out if his plans of becoming an engineer are completed. Is he not an artist, too? WHS Charles Marie Sparrow Leaders' Club. Gym Club. Charlie is our cheerful friend from the South. She inherits her peoples’ great ear for music and enjoys singing very much. Perhaps she will be another Marian Anderson. —5(23)3-