Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1948 W . H . Gordon Hurrell Basketball (3). G«» Go is the guy that goes around decorating all the fellows' note hook covers for them with pin up pictures. He's just practicing for his future He plays basketball lot. too, and is a •welt all round guy. WHS Phyllis Canibra East West Club (3). Ph lli is a girl with a lot of determination and pluck as can be seen by the fact that she has taken sophomore Italian for three years. She likes biolog and is noted for her pro ficiency in that field. Her ambition is to be come a teacher, and we wish her the best of everything. WHS Donald Cherenzia Gym Club (3-4), Glee Club (3-4). Concert 3. Don is one of the most lovable characters in this school. His personality and his good nature are his best assets, making him very popular, nut only with the boys but also with the girls. Don has been chosen class clown, and he certainly deserves this honor. Never a dull moment for Bunny! WHS ( lara Colbert Home Nursing (3), Knitting Club (2). Leaders' Club. Clara's wonderful sense of humor and warmhearted smile are an asset to the class of '48. Clare loves to dance and, Brother, can she jitterbug! With all the«e things in her favor, we are sure she'll dance her way into a bright future. Good luck with the fashion designs, Clara! WHS-------------------- Charles Cunliffe Photography Club (2). Barker (3-4), Prom Committee. There are three things which make Charlie happy: drums, cameras, and motorcycles. He is the popular boy with the bright neckties that you see around the band room. Charlie was one of the original W. H 5. band who stuck with it to help hold it together. As to his motorcycle—-well, everyone wants one, but Charlie is the boy who has one. Maybe some day we shall be dancing to the famous orchestra uf the one and only Charlie Cunliffe. s 19 4 8 Robert J. Gauvin Drum Major, Prom Committee. Bob, the fellow who rides around in that maroon '47 Studebaker, certainly has a charm ing technique with the fairer sex. He has been with us only one year and during this time has proved himself a wonderful classmate. Thank you. East Greenwich High, for giving the class of '48 an A-l pal. WHS Anthony IMalagrino Tony is a happy go-lucky fellow with a won derful personality. In fact there is probably no other boy in the high school who has as many friends as Tony. He is a good basketball player, known as 'Gazzle ' by the members of the team. His other nickname, “Bones,” is of unknown origin. WHS Anton Obermann Jap, as he is called by his intimate friends, can always be found with Jimmy Lihou and lan St. Clair. His favorite sport is sailing. Fisher’s Island is just a short jaunt for Jap and his small craft He belongs to the National Guard and is looking forward to a military career. WHS Ernest Paterno Safe Driving Club (2), Glee Club (1). Prom Committee. Pete is known for his wonderful sense of humor and his witty remarks. He is interested in automobiles and makes a good addition to the happy members of the aut nechanics course. With ambition and good use of his ability, he will surely succeed. WHS Kenneth Prosser Camera Club (2). Chemistry Club (3). Ken's chief interests are sailing, science, and politics, which he believes are all crooked. His wisecracks brighten classwork, and he is a very good square dancer. Ken knows all the calls and once in a while takes over for gym classes. He is now working hard on an exhibit i.i plastics for the science fair. --el

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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

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The Senior Year Rook — 1948 s E L S S Charlotte Potter Leaders' Club. Charlotte, although one of the timid members of our class, is loads of fun and a great sport. We hear she’s a good pianist, and wish she'd show us her talent sometime. May your life be a success after graduation, Charlotte, and may you continue with your music, as it will give much joy to you and to your friends. WHS James Roche Student Council (2). There is a saying that quite fits this fellow, Still water runs deep. His quietness is that of the hard thinker and industrious worker. His consistent .courtesy is one of his greatest assets. Doris Simpson Gym Club (3). Leaders' Club. Doris is the carefree, happy girl everyone enjoys being with. Hi r favorite hobby is sports, and she is always ready to talk with you on any phase of the subject. She would like to be a gym teacher and is well qualified. May her life be a pleasant exercise, all the way along! WHS Kenneth Brightman Glee Club. Ken is one of the quieter members of the class, but makes up for it with his trombone. Like Tommy Dorsey, he lets his trombone speak for him. Ken is undecided about his future, but we know he will succeed in what ever it is. (No Picture) MAKE-UP EXPERTS AT WORK (No Kibitzing, please) -43 fr