Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1947 W . H . S Carol J. Coduri The Senior. The Barker Intramurals. Prom Committee. East-West Club, Concert. R. I. Honor Society. A true friend and a fine companion is Carol; an ail «r »und member of the Class of '47. Shits well known for her participation in all school events and is always found at the games, dances, and other school activities. Carol al ways does well in anything she undertakes and ha proved she is a fine worker and gets things done. WHS Jean M. Colosi Personality Club. Who’s Who Club, The Senior, Intramurals. R. I. Honor Society. Jean is another one of our cute little seniors. She ran usually be found in Room 15 helping Miss Aim Jean wants to be a secretary, and we are sure with the help of her grand person alitv she will make a wonderful one. Lots of luck, Jean. (Your boss surely will be lucky.) WHS Alfred G. Comolli Vice President (2), President (3), Student Council. Prom Committee. The Senior, Chem Club. Al is nne of the most intelligent and most popular members of our class. His widespread Held of knowledge has been the answer to many a difficult problem we have faced during high school We are sure that with his abilities in chemistry and physics, he will fulfill his ambi tion to become a pharmacist. WHS Lillian C. Costanza Personality Club. Intramurals. R. I. Honor Coocty. This dainty, little, laughing eyed maiden from the wilds of Bradford is a very intelligent scholar and is a welcome friend in all our circles We wish her lots of luck when she goes to Bryant College to finish her secretarial training. WHS Edward P. Crandall Treasurer (2). Marshal (3). Student Council. Prom Committee, Chem Club. Pip’s witty remarks and friendly smile have won him a host of friends. He can usually be found talking about his uncle’s potato farm, where he spends his spare minutes. Pip’s am bition is to become a doctor, and we all are sure that with his fine record he will accomplish his desire. 19 4 7 John F. Crandall “Better late than never,” is Johnny, who arrives on that late bus from Dunn's Corners. Although the girls are attracted to Johnny's blond hair and quiet ways, he doesn't give them any attention. Most of his time is spent on the study of agriculture, which he enjoys doing. Happy farming days ahead, Johnny, and lots of luck. WHS Oliver P. Crandall Operetta, Glee Club. Oilie, an ex Coast Guardsman, has livened up many a class with his timely remarks. He is the proud owner of a motorcycle and can usually be seen ripping up and down Ward Avenue before school. Ollie's ambition is to be a doctor, and we wish him success in his work. WHS Ernest W. Crowther Ernie, our dashing vet from the city of Ashaway, came to us in our Junior year directly from the U. S. M. C. He is a prominent member of the local Motorcycle Union and can convince anyone that motorcycles arc one of the better things of life. You have our best wishes for success as a musician, your heart's desire. WHS Donald DeAngelis Chemistry Club. Stamp Club. Donald is an able member of the 12B division, often voicing his opinion on current subjects in both history- and English classes. His pet hobby is collecting stamps, of which he has a very interesting collection. Sleeper spends most of his spare time in Willard's Hardware Store and expects to continue working there. WHS John A. DeFanti Football Manager. A keen sense of humor, a pleasant disposition, and good looks have made Dutz a truly like able, person. His sparkling smile and wavy hair have put many beautiful girls in a trance and, strangely enough, he seems to keep his equilibrium very well when they are around. More power to you, Johnny, on any path of destiny you may pursue. You deserve it.

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Thf. Senior Year Book — 1947 s E R L S S Elizabeth A. Capalho Gym Club. Who's Who Club. The Barker, The Senior, Prom Committee. Intramurals. R. I. Honor Society. Betty is our petite brunette from Bradford whose favorite pastime is dancing, an art in which she displays much grace. Her com hined efficiency and intelligence will make her a success in the business world. She is a superb ad getter as we all know from her work on The Barker and Senior. WHS Gloria P. Capalho The Senior, Vice President. Personality Club. Ir.tramurals. R. I. Honor Society. Need some typing done? Glo is the one to «ee, although Mr Silverman keeps her prettv busy in the bandroom. She is the other half of the Bailey Capalho duet Wherever you find Babs you can always find Glo. Glo's am bition is to be a secretary, and we all agree she’ll make a fine one with the experience she is receiving from Mr. Silverman. WHS Mary Jane Caulfield Dramatic Club. Spanish Club. Prom Committee. Tenior Play. Mary Jane was the heroine of the play “Gold in the Hills staged by the Dramatic Club this year, and her success has made her wish for an Jc.ing career. Best of luck to a swell friend and classmate. WHS Mary A. Cawley Safe-driving Club. Shop Club. The Senior. Alrhough most people with red hair are quick tempered and noisy, Mary is just the op posite. She is a nice friend to have—her warm and understanding personality is certain ly an asset. Her quietness and friendly man ner will take her a long way in anything she undertakes. Best of luck always, Mary! WHS Theresa F. Cawley Shorthand Club. Typing Club. Intramurals. Terry's assets are her pleasing smile and sense of humor. She can usually be found with her friends, somewhere along the corridor, giggling to her heart's content. She is a fun loving girl, participating in sports, and through out this year, she has been a fathful member of the twirling corps. Terry’s ambition is to be come an interior decorator. Good luck, Terry! Eupene F. Cercena By now, this lad must have quite a roller lion of late slips. He can usually be seen com ■ ng up the front walk no earlier than 10 o’clock in the morning. Gene is one of our treasured “vets, and he will always be remembered for his bursts of laughter and great sense of humo-. WHS Theodore L. Cercena Projection Club, Prom Committee. Stage Man ager. Ted is one of our mechanically minded hoys who enjoys tinkering with machines. He is one of those early birds belonging to the auto mechanics class. He jus been the handy man around the projection room and stage for the past three years. Ted’ mechanical background should enable him to fulfill his ambition to be come an electrical engineer. ------------------WHS Donald O. Champagne Don is one of our Vets.” He comes from Carolina, but we must admit that hr really knows his way around Westerly—(don’t you, Don?). Since he has seen service as a phar maerst’s mate it might seem to some that Don would want to be a pharmacist, but his real ambition is to be a bacteriologist. You have all of our best wishes for your future success. WHS William H. Church Safe-driving Club. Bill is the cute lad from Ashaway who left us to join the Coast Guard. His pleasant grin, along with that mischievous gleam in his eye, makes him penetrate through this medium, even though he is small. He seems to have a way with everyone, for nobody can resist that good natured quality of his. WHS Barbara L. Clarke Shop Club, Gym Club. Our strawberry blonde has a quiet, easy go mg disposition, which is very hard to ruffle. We hope she will alaway he as calm and happy as she is now. Red and Ruby like to go down town and can think of many excuses to get office slips—we hope they will be big hearted and let us in on the good excuses for our futurr use. - —•if i Oja -

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The Senior Year Book — 1947 S E N I Helen R. DePerry Cheerleader, Prom Committee. Leaders' Club, Safe-driving Club, Dramatic Club. Helen is an outstanding girl because she has a mind of her mvn, knows what she wants, and usually obtains what she sets out to obtain. She has been an .asset to the school with her vigor ous activity on the cheerleading squad. Helen's hobby is writing letters to a very special friend of hers. May she always be as happy-go-lucky as she is now. -----------------WHS Andrew G. DeRocco Operetta. Student Council, The Senior. The Barker, Chemistry Club, R. I. Honor Society. Andy’s two main interests are science and music. One of the most ambitious members of the class, he is bound to succeed in both fields, although he plans to concentrate on science a! Purdue. During his school years, Andy and his band have won much popularity and we seldom think of one without thinking of the other at the same time. Best of luck, Andy! -----------------WHS Mary Dipollina Cheerleader. Leaders' Club. Glee Club. The Barker, The Senior. Safe-driving Club. Dramatic Club. Senior Play. Dippy is that peppy little cheerleader with the long, dark, cuHy hair. Everywhere she goes, she brings good cheer and happiness, because you can't be sad with this effervescent Dip around. She adds sparkle to anything shp un dertakes, and as long as she's here, there'll be good times. ------------------WHS Beverly E. Dortch Shorthand Club, Shop Club. Bev is another senior who is aspiring toward the career of a model. She is tops at sports, and likes all kinds of dancing, especially jitter bugging. She also plays the piano and the violin as a hobby. Beverly is a gal we’re going to miss when we bid farewell to W. H. S. WHS Vernon B. Dower Vernic, one of our many returned veterans, is a combination of masculine charm and good looks. His quiet, friendly manner has made him well liked, especially by the girls. OR C LASS Clifford E. Duhamel Chtm Club, Prize Speaking, Projection Club. Kippy is that happy go lucky senior who has nothing to worry him but “Trig or “Solid ’ He's an outdoor man all the way through, either horseback riding or boating in his spare time. Kippy wants to be a mechanical engi neer, and we can’t see how he'll miss. Best r»f luck! WHS John F. Dunn Johnny, the shy lad from Wyoming, came back to W. H. S. after serving several years in the service Although he is quiet and reserved, his attractive smile reveals his concealed sense of humor. We have enjoyed having you back, Johnny, and we wish you the best of everything in the years to come. WHS A. Marie Evans Spanish Club, Shop Club. Intramurals. R. I. Honor Society. Marie is one of the many who enjoy sportj, her favorites being bowling and ice skating She's quite a movie fan, and likes best those with Greg Peck as hero. Her policy seems to be a friendly smile for everyone headed her way. She plans to be a secretary, and her pleasing personality and efficient manner should make her an excellent one. WHS Thomas F. Fanning Dramatic Club. Chem Club, Senior Board, Prom Committee, Senior Play. Although Tom is one of the small members of our class, don't judge a man by his size. He can usually be seen with B ib Beaudreau or talking to some one about his fishing. We ar. all confident that Tom will succeed in his ambi tion to become a mortician. WHS Gloria V. Federico Music Appreciation Club, Intramurals, Leaders' Club. Gloria, with her sparkling personality and vitality, is a friend to everyone. Her happy go lucky attitude makes her a cheerful person to have around. She is a great sports fan and follows the teams to cheer them on to victory. Gloria’s optimism will make her a success in her chosen lield.