Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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-

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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 E I L Mariano Sirafach Glee Club. On the surface Mariano seems to be a quiet boy, but to those of us who know him better he has proven his ability to talk on any subject. Miss Endicott and Miss Dolan can both testify against his argumentative tongue. In future years we can see Manann as a leading lawyer in some of the biggest law cases in the country. WHS Barbara A. Talbot Senior Board. Leaders’ Club. Camera Club. Bob” is our cute blonde from the secretar ial division. With her charming personality, she proved to be a worthy ad getter” for the Sen ior Board. Her ability to In friends with every one a d show no partiality is a rare asset. Good luck, B«»b ’ WHS Marie Tamer Oneretta, Cast-West Club. Dramatic Club. Spanish C'ub. Prize Soeaking, Senior Board. Senior Plav. Wow! What a busy person' Marie is the smiling girl who takes awav everyone’s money for eames and other activities. Every morning he stands at the Activity window looking most busings like. Correction please—sometimes she doesn’t arrive on time Have you seen some of the articles in The Westerly Sun about girls’ snorts? Marie is the author of those. I’m sure they prove that Marie will be successful in her rh-sen field as a journalist. WHS Diana M. Terranova r-lee Club. Senior Board. Short Hand Club. Prom Committee. Cheerleader. Cast-West Club. Prophet. Dee is the petite, blue eyed, fun loving cheer leader that helps keep things going. With her friendliness, she will make a fine nurse. Keep that smile. Dee, it will never let you down. WHS Irene Terranova Leaders’ Club. Business Manager, Senior. Student Council. Driver's Club. Irene is the girl with the infectious smile who is always willing to lend a helping hand, solving problems, nr selling tickets. She can usually be found either with her pal, Anna, or up in Room 15 helping Miss Aim. An honor student, Irene is certain to be successful in her desire to become a bookkeeper. Lillian C. Turco Senior Board. Leaders' Club. Cast-West Club, Prom Committee. Senior Play. ”L»I” is one of our most popular students Her cheerful smile and pleasing personality make her a favorite. Lillian’s ability to play Ih piano is excelled only by her great efficiency in sports. Her helpful leadership as President of the East West Club will never be forgotten by any of the girls with whom she has come in contact. With all of the outstanding character istics which she possesses, we are sure that Lil” will be successful in her chosen field. —WHS Nat ale L. Urso Senior Board. Prom Committees. Senior Play. Typing Club. Class Prophet. Nat” is one of our most intelligent class mates and doesn’t have to work hard for honor marks. He rates high scholastirall.v, hut still finds plenty of time to have fun. He is well-known for h:s extremely humorous (?) remarks in the classroom. Indeed he puts bright spots in many dull day's with his corny jokes. His poems, whether humorous or serious, are really something to talk about and enjoyable to read. Nat hopes to enter college and become an M.D. WHS Kleanor Vuono Shorthand Club. Intelligence, quietness, and a friendly disposi lion characterize Eleanor. She is a high rating student even though she spends many evening- preparing delicacies at the Liberty Lunch. Eleanor intends to make a career of nursing. With her sterling qualities, she is sure to he a fine nurse. WHS George Weeden Athletic Advisory Council, Football. Co-Capt. Baseball. A quiet, well mannered boy is Pretty Boy Pete.” He is usually quiet in school, but with a group of boys, you should hear him! He has proved to us that he is capable on both the baseball and the football trams. He is good natured, a g»M«f sport, and is well liked by mem bers of both sexes. With these qualities, how can you go wrong in future years, Pete? WHS George West Football. Dramatic Club. Bud is one of those Aggie Boys that appear to be very quiet, yet he is a very good naturad, friendly person, once you get to know him. He proved his ability at football in his Senior year by playing an important petition on the team. As an aggressive and husling end, he stopped more than his share of the plays on his side of the line Wc know that he will play a worthy pari in the game of life.