Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1948 wire. fe Int, Her ncrini a sen T»us side, and is always willing y T-lp a friend in need We know. Maria, that no matter what you undertake in life, you’re bound to succeed. WHS------------ t jV er t J in the spirit has( nown it‘ ufity at school rallies. James Main Projection Club (3). Baseball (2). Jimmy, out big ray of sunshine from Hop-kinton, is the best natured fellow of our class Dancing can be very pleasant when you're danc ing with the right girl, can’t it. Jimmy We’ll miss you, when we leave W. H. S., for the world today is a serious place WHS Dorothy Marra East-West Club (3). Book Club (2). Leaders’ Club, Intramurals, Prom Committee. Dot is the blonde, blue eyed beauty of our class. Her ready wit and humor have whisked away many a dull class hour. Dot’s charming personality will greatly aid her in anything she plans to do. Wc envy the boss who has you for a secretary. Dot. WHS George Martel! i personality, intelligence, and made him a valuable member is red hair attracts the girls e band in his junior year, and u ..jn4et- He has qualities that will more than a playboy in this serious of nviiitf. WHS n shaway, where aper. His quiet s him a welcome lhur is a good W has won him Id prove a friend L S Bernard Matthews Chemistry Club (3), Projection Club (2). Stu dent Council (2). Barker (4), Senior (4). Senior Play, R I. Honor Society. Bernard is one of the outstanding scholar in the class. His clever and original ideas led to his being chosen assistant editor of the Barker in his senior year, and he has proved himself our able leader. Ber's personality and his readiness with a joke for every occasion make him one of the most popular seniors. WHS Joan Meyer Intramurals, Spanish Club (2). Barker (3-4), Senior (4). R. I. Honor Society. Valedictorian. Joan is our valecictorian. In spite of this, she seldom seems serious and her humor is en joyed by all. Even when her head is ln nt diligently over a book, she is ready with a witty remark. With apologies to Shakespeare, we say, “Upon what gum doth this our Joanie chew that she has grown so smart?” WHS jioseph Monti ncil, Camera Club (2), Senior Play another one of those handsome lads frhnff d rad ford. Since he enjoys outdoor life, he ids most of his spare time hunting and fishing! Joe’s ambition is to be a pharmacist We Will bring you all our prescriptions, Joe £lle TAMopre i CLT 0 e to ijs)iw his junior yea Honot Ellery g me to his junior year from Hope Valley. In Whs spare time Ellery can uM lly be found in rhe band room where he produces wonderful sounds on his baritone horn His Lod nature and kindness are known to all. WHS rhouse aders' Club. the Tater tv nf Miss a sons concerning and Bet” m found f prs« bark

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W . H . thing Club (2), Know Your rootball (3). Baseball. of the uxirts fans of our class. !f 3n L JKi to cat. H» didn't t ut he's an ut standing of the Mriior lifts . AtYoirt Pic ever agree with you that the A flr Sox' is the bet ter team? May you win Success in the game of life, Lenny. Dramatic ITlub (3). BarkeY' (4) uor Play, R. I. Honor Society. Prize Spej Ed is the tall, handsome'fetor of lur class lie is always ready with his subtle hunLr which ha a winning way. As he seems toy out standing in the literary field, we shall be look ing forward to reading one of his best sellers. WHS Alfred Kennedy Drivers' Club (3), Baseball. Al comes to us from fair Ashaway. Although he appears to be rather diffident, he has a friendly manner. He seems to shine in mathe matics, and we are sure he will succeed in his ambition to be a draftsman. enyon Gym Club Senior (4), Cheer-(2). Senior Play, Honor Society. , and spirited reasons for her captain of the cheer year. She is interested and is very popular with rls. Her outstanding scholastic citizenship were rewarded by for the D A. R. award. Barker (4). girl who gets along an enthusiastic sports addition to the cheering s to go to Bryant College we are sure she will make many friends S The Senior Year Book — 1948 WHS Janies Lamb Gym Club (2-3), Student Council,,Barker (4), Senior (4). Class Treasurer (2), Prom Committees. Basketball (2-3-4). Baseball (4). Jimmy is our personality kid. He is always on the go and keeps the class in good spirits. Since his favorite pastime is eating, he can usually be found in the cafeteria. We shall be looking forward to seeing you in professional basketball, Jim! Martha Lamarche Prom Committee (3). Personality Club (2), East-West Club (3), Barker (4). Senior Board (4), Leaders' Club, Intramurals, F.. I. Honor Society. Marty, our blonde, blue-eyed, and charming member of the class of '48, always has a smile for everyone She has maintained a high scholastic rating through her three years at Westerly High She is always willing to help a friend in need-—page Mr Foster—and there’s never a dull moment hen she's around SnorthfcnI| fTub fi3). Club (2). Prom CpmmiuA. IntraibUfrfH. R.J.Ayfa Society. rsJvTii is ougAnider, tenAwTand tall blonde mmi Potter Hill. Her A atest pride is her pair of saddle horses. When she graduates from Katherine Gibbs, we are sure she will be the perfect secretary for some lucky executive LiktfTeibov CJuJi irf. Leadere Club. •A f best be ApVrnbed ai k tVViiAT' ew She plajff to attend UrjuM r college York jA sprci.idiskettes. Lila's in ihr Mud) hall has a common wjach Vvc'll mi s after graduate. In Ixed up world, may you keep smiling. fiarrleaderv There’s asm. She cm be r peppy r cnlhj -Htolk-

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The Senior Year Book — 1948 s 1 Donald Monger Don fime to Westerly High from Stonington early in his senior year. Hr is a quiet, good-natured fell« w, who takes everythin in his tr de His future plans haven't been settled as yet, hut whatever they are we're sure he'll succeed, he is such a poised, dependable person. WHS Flovd R. Panciera Chemistry Club (3), Drivers’ Club (2), Student Council (2-3-4), R. I. Honor Society. Dirk’s outstanding personality and leadership have enabled him to win the admiration of the students who unwillingly obey the rules that he and the Student Council enforce. He has held successfully the difficult office of president of this organization. Dick’s car is the marvel of the school, for this popular boy has a different girl riding in it almost every night. WHS------------------- Edward Murphy Chemistry Club (3). Football (3-4), Vice President (4). Ed has shown that he is a valuable athlete h hi% excellent work on the football team’s forward line He was elected vice president in his senior year and has proved to be a very go.w| class officer. Although he doesn’t pay much attention to them. Ed is also very much admired by the junior girls. WHS rdone Gym Club helned make nd he is just as to the team. He •cyjwiifr SAA Boris. Terpy is of this pjietr(?) members of the Although he is reserved, his friendly ‘ ins many friends. WHS Walter G. Nigrelli ). Captain (4). Football 3-If. Prom Committee. gy pHfl usually esen JKAWrUJbn his wit f 'ydATmirMT esr England led his mateyjjHuAh a very individual playing e wide fame. Hts ambition is to bfcj a bil havL nd we ex- tiyln be at Mad ir nare Garden cheering for All American Vlg. v WHS Lucille Palmer Home Nursing (3). Music Appreciation (2). Lucille is the fair haired girl from H«»pe Val ley. We understand that most of her spare time is spent helping out in the corner drug store there. She has made no definite plans for the future, but there could he worse careers than concocting luscious sundaes and nectar like ice cream sodas. Don’t eat too many chocolates, Lucille. Kenneth Panciera Class President (2). Vice President (3), Senior (4), Football (3-4), Baseball (3-4). Prom Committee. Student Council, Gym Club (3). Senior Play. Ken is our great center and captain, who hails from Bradford. Ken can usually be found waiting for someone to push his disabled Chevie. Ken doesn't know what he is going to do after graduation, but we hope a bright future is in store for him. WHS J. Russell Payne Football (2-3-4), Basketball (2-3), Baseball (3), Senior Play. Gym Club. Russ is that senior hoy who always has a grin on his face. He is a good athlete and an asset to the football team. He is an excellent dancer and equally popular with boys and girls. Possessing plenty of scKSy spirit, he takes part in all outstanding events. (3). fniorl ‘W rk,” iMir isIcM i. by he i jfendi is a py ynerJi r of JSh is the Wftfc «!L Vng for iT ' ™ ’r frees period !re v t pent Urn 'jrfi ” rff' where he Jher 1 o AA bo me An room if, Anp, W lj i he Ufex I Vr 'future is X t4-, I art Jj4rr •in' Al wish fr good drawjp Tf 1, (jA w»s------- Charles Peterson Senior Board, Projection Club. Pete'’ is the Senior Casanova who came to us in his sophomore year from New Jersey. When there’s a square set in the gym, you’ll find him in the middle of it, happy and content. If not square dancing he’ll be found in the shop eating candy with Mr. Barber. Pete hopes to enter R. I. School of Design. (The best of luck and happiness to you, Pete.) -• ■25)5—