Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1948 E L Richard Pianko Gym Club (3). “Moby Dick is on of the happy-go-lucky fellows that we’re proud to have as members of the class of ’■Vi. When you see a group of boys listening intently, vou can b sure Dick is telling them one of his many adventures. We’ve enjoyed knowing you and listening to you, Dick. May you brighten your corner of the world as you have our school rooms! Pic is one of our most treasured basketball players. Although he has a bashful manner, he has won a host of friends. We know he will be able to “swish through life with the same ease and success he has shown on the basketball court. WHS Glee smile lc{ pcnd a great trying Ril fdrfvince people that Grant Having a very he has keen an active member of “chorus and glee clubs during high school. amsh Club (2), Leaders' Club. Class Treasurer (4). Senior (4). ttee. Student Council. Concert. R I Honor Society. la s treasurer Her pleasant jre always welcome, good nature and She hopes to go to we wish her 'Early” sue WHS .Marie Pignataro Cheerleader (4). Barker (4). Leaders' Club. Gym Club (3). Furniture Refinishing (2), Prom Committee (3). Intramurals. Marie is the girl with the sparkling bright smile. She has the ability to make friends immediately with whomever she comes in contact. Marie can usually be found helping some one else willingly and cheerfully. She is also one of our peppy cheerleaders. Best of everything to a wonderful pal! --------------------WHS— George Quattromani Drivers' Club (2), Projection Club (3). Football (4). Quart can usually be seen driving his fath er's truck. He is a happy-go-lucky fellow who is everybody’s friend and can always produce a smile In future years we can see George as a big trucking contractor with a fleet of vehicles rolling over the country. tome Nursing Club (3). ib. Inttfmurals. umpire JanX with her loully rose com is a arl with a .vyifning personality lajt wryncnd whgnfa pal is needed. She fites in all games af dismay of the Beach luck, Jane. Raymond Ritchie Ray, who came to us from Hope Valley, is one of the quiet fellows of our class Don't let this fact confuse you, though, for he’s full of fun and a swell classmate when you get to know him. Square dancing is fun when you have the right partner, isn't it, Ray? The best of luck in the future. obinson )|| Drivers' Club (2). ell known around ah a s full of giggling % genial manner perially when a 'ants a ride. Football is his and he is an expert player. Dave! g . deline Rossij V |„ Person Club (2). a tfpfei, unassuming member of of ’48, hft underneath she has a genwe sense of humor which has won her many endsr Because of her, the world will be a pleasanter, friendlier place.

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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—

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The Senior Year Book — 1948 s 1 Rose Marie Rosso Class Secretary (2). Gym Club (3). Prom Committee. Senior (4). Personality Club (2). Intramurals. Student Council. R. I. Honor tociety. Ruse Marie's sparkling personality and win nine smile have made her one of the best liked «irls in the class. She is always ready and Milling when it come to helping anyone. Her dependability and ambition will prove valuable in the future WHS Ian St. Clair Drivers' Club (2), Projection Club (3), Prom Committee, Senior (4). Everyone describes Saint as the tall blond felhm Mith a broad smile and a witty remark for any occasion His ability is shown by the many activities in which he has engaged. We feel sure that he will achieve great things in life and we shall In proud of him as an alumnus of W. H. S. WHS Dorothy Salimeno Leaders Club. Dotty is the quiet little miss who. when the 8:13 bell rings, can be seen either running up the front walk or sitting quietly in Room 4 studying Dotty has no definite plans as to the future but we hope that whatever she does, she will have all possible success. WHS Margaret Savy Intramurals. R. I. Honor Society. Peg arrived from Ashaway in our junior year and has since won many friends by her intelligence and quiet manner. The fact that she is proficient in four languages will be a definite asset in her career as an interpreter. WHS Owen Scott Typing Club (3), Football (4), Prom Committee. Senior Play. Scotty’s the tall, handsome gentleman who ran make any girl's heart beat faster. In his spare time you will see him covered with gre.i »e working at the Vets’ Service Station in Ashaway. Although his football career was nearly ended by a knee injury two years ago, his interest in the sport runs high. Helen Sposato Gym Club (2), Projection Club (3). Nellie has a great sense of humor which has won her many friends at W. H. S. Her favorite study is biology. Could it be the course or possibly the teacher? Her future plans are uncertain, but she’ll never be without friends. What’s the attraction in Stonington, Nellie’ You seem to have found friends there, too. WHS tapleton Glee Club, Intramurals. Leaders' Club. R. I. Honor .Myrt is our mathematical genius, and it was only through her efforts that many of us passed bookkeeping. Myrt plans to be an ac countant, and we're sure she'll make a capable one. Myrt has a humorous side, too, as can be seen when she starts giggling in classes. ders' Club, Intramurals. Betty’s athletic ability has made her outstanding in the class. She. too, is a valued member of the band but intends to make her future as a gym teacher. Happy tumbling, Betty! WHS ersonality Club d girl who has a dignified manner and 1 Her an asset to the class, rested In khild ;rftlfare and intends to make that 'Her friendly disposi tion will make the children love her as we older children” do. « n Club 2 e is a H er of g ouixf, you can 4iumor makes orite sport prefe enrt'Tor blond£ r j Senior Play. ti ips, and whenever fun. llis nteresting. nd .golfiAg hls ■