Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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 ■

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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 Hook — 1948 s E P Football .Assistant Manager r (4j. Baseball (4). iym UHjb tj (2). Q kMBall Manac Stiob is om popular boys in the school. Hfcg n4«rk as manager has been a help in produdflg winning teams. As well as being manager, Bob is an excellent shot irf basketball, himself. He has a ready smile for everyone and a comment for every occasion He is something of a ladies’ man, too. WHS eanor Uzzi ers' Club. Furniture Refiniship Club (2). jWest Club (3). BarketiW. Prom Co miltpe (3), Intran.gr a's, 4n. Morior Splrty. eanor can ifSud dvp found itkA ithcrine and Lucy hol Vn ie fort £ JlAm 15. She is always willingMo help yurit verything—especially those trips jftwnUwn when she gets a ride. We know with Eleanor's ambition and personality she will be successful. WHS Hannah Whaley Shop Club (2). Prom Committee (4), Intramurals. Leaders’ Club. Hannah came to Westerly from South Kings town High. She is the girl who always takes the other side of an argument. Her brains, and clever sense of humor, combined with her onginality in writing, w.ll make her a success in the field of jourralism. WHS Lucy Vuono Gym Club (3), Leaders’ Club. Prom Committee (3). Barker (4). Book Club (2). Although she is very tiny, Lucy is full of pep. She is a cute, attractive member of the activities group, and Granite Street residents will miss seeing her trot downtown about noon each Tuesday. Lulu, with her sunny smile and friendly disposition, is bound to be a success. ra Welch Club (2). Glee Club. cute members of the us from Richmond comMiation of an infectious klinarpersonality has won her nd she, in turn, is a friend to favorite study is biology How is Edgums, Bobby? WHS Shirley West Typing Club (3), Intramurals. Although Shirley is rather quiet, her pleasing personality, willingness to help others, aqd friendliness make her popular among her class mates. She gets very good grades, and is an excellent basketball player. She is also very graceful and a graceful dancer Joseph Abosso Concert. Joe can never wait for noon to eat a sand wich. How does he get away with it? After school he can be found it Pat and Sil’s garage in Bradford, practicing what he has learned in automotive mechanics. If you girls get into complications with your cars, Joe will be ready and willing to repair all damages. g Club (ZI,; Music Ap-Leaders’ gentlelwKs will long be ‘laAmitJs Sh£ is always iX I oO'school func-of thagd Y Best of luck ay undertone. Margaret WHS Charles Brainard Glee Club, Drivers’ Club. Charlie, the diligent student who is the muscle man of the school, will probably turn out to be Mr. America in future years. Right now Charlie can often be seen riding around in the ebr of The Westerly Sun. We hope his future jobs will continue that perfect combination of work and pleasure. -«U8ie