Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1950 volume:

THE SENIOR Commencement Issue 1950 Westerly High School WESTERLY. RHODE ISLAND Dedication paths and given us the courage to follow the star of knowledge through the challenging years ahead. H e, the Senior class, fully appreciate both her personal and class guidance. IVe are fortunate to have the honor to dedicate this book to you, Mrs. Moore, in gratitude for all you have done for us. Tin- Senior Year Book — 1950 _J) DriLite to jbr. (Ba con and dt)r. id little We, the class of 1950, wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the two men whom we have known as superintendents during our high school days—Dr. Willard H. Bacon and Dr. Frederick B. Tuttle. Both have evidenced such outstanding and memorable qualities that we shall always feel fortunate to have known them. Dr. Bacon in his quiet, friendly dignity was always on hand to see that school affairs were running smoothly. Ever unruffled and serene, his companionable twinkle was a welcome sight to us whenever we met him in the halls. Often we would see him coming from school very late, so engrossed was he in his work. We remember him at past graduations, too, standing on the platform smiling and friendlt, et arresting with his completely tranquil bearing. Sorry as we were to see him leave, we know' he is still interested in our activities and is largely responsible for the benefits of the education that we have received. Last fall we welcomed to our school a new leader. Dr. Frederick B. Tuttle. With his profound sincerity and personal magnetism he has easily won the genuine respect and confidence of all those around him. We feel warm admiration for his inexhaustible supply of energy and friendly smile which spurs everyone else to action, too. Although our relationship has been relatively brief, we can feel confident that under his leadership, our schools will continue to offer the youth of Westerly as excellent an education in the future as we have had in previous years. FACULTY Mr. Charles K. Mason Principal Ir. 1 lollicc Stevens ice Principal Miss Barbara Baru zi M iss Dagmar li. Aim Mr. Samuel Barber Mr. Michael Bezubka Mr. John DiGangi M iss I Iclena Dunn Miss Mary S. Endicott Mr. lames Federico Mr. 1 larry Poster Miss Josephine Gernsheimer Miss Dorothy 1 lanson Miss Hilda Houston Mr. Kdward Morcn oni Mr. J oel Sherman Airplane View of Ward High taken by James Dipollina Table of Contents Dedication................................. 2 Tribute.................................... 3 Faculty.................................. 4-6 Senior Class............................. 8-9 R. I. Honor Society........................ 10 Class Officers............................ 11 President’s Address........................ 11 Class History...........................12-13 Class Prophecy..........................14-15 Class Will...........................16-17-18 Class Statistics.......................... 18 Senior Panels........................19-32 Senior Play Cast . 33 Senior Prom............................ 34 Junior-Sophomore Class Officers . . 35 Student Council........................ 36 Barker Staff........................... 37 Band, Twirlers.......................38-39 Glee Clubs............................. 40 Frolics of 1950 41-42-43 Sports...............................44-55 Snaps and Advertisers................56-64 Senior Class Front row: June Jackson, Angela Cozzolino, Ann Brucker. Larry Bailey, Nancy Capalbo. William Gingerella. Shirley Dionne. Patricia Mackey. Barbara Lallo. Second row: Pauline Daland, Caroline Batty. Doris Brown. Eva Clark. Mary Hirst. Nancy Greene. Lillian Bianco. Virginia Clemens. Georgianna Hoxsie. Jeanne Durfee. Third row: Richard Grills. James Fiore. Jean Clarke. Peggy Bandy. Barbara DeSimone. Claire Carey. Caroline Krus. Virginia Cimalore. Patty Clarke. Adelaide Crandall. Martha Downie. Elsie Gordon. Glenna Dixon. Michael Lynch. Ronald Jacobson. Fourth row: Ray Bliven. Steve Chellis, Jerry Duhamel. Richard Bryant, Stanley Laing, Ann Castagna, Rosalind Murray. Jeanette Algiere. Fifth row: Leverett Andrews. William Lawton. Louis Luzzi. Joseph Morrone. Gillette Kenyon. Ronald Jursa. Richard Hilton. Dorrance Hazard, Leo Antonino, Lowell Hawkins. Ronald Gardiner. Edward Burdick, William Kearns. Senior Class Front row: Lillian Servidio. Marilyn Whitford. Marion Salisbury. Cecile Nardone. Dorothy Bosworth. Victor Grasso. Dorothy Ward. Edith Lloyd. Ida Roberts. Marie Nardone. Edward Morenzoni. Second row: Edward Liguori, Renata Ruisi. Carolyn Capalbo. Lois Wheeler. Betty Priore. Marjorie James Mary Autry, William Ironside. Ellen Lamb. Rosamond Waldron. Eileen Spino, Angeline Ventry. Charles Liguori. Third row: James Denham. Nancy Rosazza. Agnes Patnoad. Alice Moore. Carolyn Palmer. Dorothy Duprey. Nancy Manfredi. Joan Quaratella. Ruth Roger. Eleanor Pucci. Fourth row: Pat Cimalore. Ralph Geyer. Sal Reale. Roberta Wilcox. Louise Nardone. Helen vVhitford. Mary Strawderman. Mary J. Ruisi. Louise Philp. Annabelle Niles Claire Trombino. Mary Chicoria. Robert Toscano, Frank Guidice. Anthony Giardano. Fifth row: Margaret Wheeler. Teresa Sacco, Eleanor Urso. Ruth Saretzki. Norma Woodward. Letitia Woodworth. Helen Edwards. Evelyn Tarbox, Priscilla Sampson. Sixth row: Nick Ferrigno. John Kenyon. James Barber. Donald Morlen, Nat Vuono. Kenneth Travis. Charles Nardone. Mark Sullivan. Matthew Serra. Kenneth Strong. Robert Twigley, Carol Pearson Louis Gaccione. Dennison Cross. Charles Botka. Rear: William Urso. Robert Ralls. John Patton. Eugene Reay. Robert Tougas. Thomas Sminkey. Aldo Trombino, William Reynolds. Norman Caulfield. Robert Pellegrino. o Rhode Island Honor Society Al i Front row: Priscilla Sampson, Rosalind Murray, Marie Nardone. Nancy Capalbo. Ellen Lamb. Ann Marie Brucker. Helen Whitford. Eva Clark, Alice Moore. Mary Autry. Second row: Anthony Giordano. Angela Cozzolino. Angelina Ventry. Norma Woodward. Rosamond Waldron, Roberta Wilcox, Betty Priore, Renata Ruisi, Jean Clarke. Third row: Dorothy Ward. Edith Lloyd. Gillette Kenyon, Dorrance Hazard. Kenneth Strong, Ida Roberts, Lois Wheeler. Back row: Thomas Sminkey, Ronald Jursa. Edward Liguori. Members missing from picture: Dorothy Bosworth. George Dixon. Glenna Dixon, James Gencarella. The Senior Year Book — 1950 Class Officers 1950 President.................Lawrence Bailey Vice President .... William Ironside Treasurer..................Victor Grasso Secretary...........................Nancy Capalbo Marshal................William Gingerella President's Address We, the Class of ’50, shall leave our beloved school in a very short time. We all have waited many years in anticipation of this event, and most of us will agree the time has passed too quickly. Our graduation is marked by the turning point of the century. We have witnessed a short period of peace and a shocking world war which has left the world in utmost turmoil. We are the ones to change the ways of the new half-century —a half-century full of prejudices and conflicts, uncertainty and hate. Let us do our best to change this confusion called civilization. Doubtless some of us will go on to schools of higher education, some will learn trades, and some will not. Whatever each may do, the entire class wishes him success and happiness. We have been fortunate to welcome to the faculty this year Coach John DiGangi, who has been a great coach, teacher, and friend. We also have been happy to have Mr. Edward Morenzoni, a student-teacher, with us for the first half year. Last, but not least, we give thanks to the entire faculty for their friendship and help. Now as we leave this edifice of enchantment we bid farewell to our teachers, our classmates, and some of our closest friends and hope that we may all meet in the very near future. LAWRENCE BAILEY The Senior Year Book — 1950 “PASSING IN REVIEW” (The movie review from the “Quiggsville Times”) The current attraction at the Bijou is that long awaited production The Fleeting Years” which is the graphic portrayal of the events and activities of the Class of 1950 of Ward Senior High School. Produced by Mr. Charles Mason and directed by Mrs. Kathryn Moore, it presents a lucid, interesting picture of the three years of “blood, sweat, and tears” experienced by the most recent graduates from Westerly. The story opens in September of 1947 with fanfare, glamour, and pageantry as nigh on to two hundred hopeful, eager, but somewhat timid faces climb the front steps of Ward High for the first of numerous times. This group presents somewhat of a parodox, since by sheer number they exhibit apparent confidence, but behind this display of assurance lies that ever present sophomore inferiority complex. The film wisely avoids those first few days of doubt and confusion, which all new classes experience, and passes on to show us this same group, now fully oriented, engaging in the daily grind of school plus the extra curricula joys. As the camera shifts to Craig Field, we see Mark Sullivan, Frank Urso, Pat Cimalore, Bill Reynolds, Joe Morrone, and Stan Laing among the sophomores taking part in the football activities. With the days rapidly passing by, politics enter the act as class elections arrive. Ronald Jursa, John Patton, Nancy Capalbo, and Lawrence Bailey emerge as class president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer respectively. The film then speeds up showing only flashbacks of the class, representatives in the band, glee clubs, and school paper. We do catch a glimpse of Sal Reale, John Patton, and Mark Sullivan, performing in the shadow of the basketball squad which took the state championship. With a few scenes devoted to baseball and golf, ths first portion of “The Fleeting Years” comes to a close. The scene is once again the front steps of Ward High. The characters, with a few minor exceptions, are the same, yet the group looks infinitely wiser and more experienced, perhaps even a little cynical, for now the Class of 1950 are juniors. This portion of the film thoroughly enthralls the viewer, for it is filled with familiar faces taking part in the sundry phases of life at Ward High. We see Sal Reale, John Patton, Nancy Capalbo, and Larry Bailey the class officers, approximately twenty juniors in our fine band, seven juniors in the twirling corps, and the numerous 1950’ers in the chorus and glee clubs. In sports, Sullivan, Silvestri, Morrone, and Urso played leading roles on the gridiron; Reale, Morenzoni, and Andrews starred in basketball. Tin-: Senior Year Book — 1950 Four junior girls stepped into cheerleading roles and did a fine job in their new posts. A good length of film is devoted to the junior prom, depicting the committee meetings, the decorating, and finally the big night. It certainly is one of the highlights of the entire production, and a tribute to the people who were responsible for the prom’s success. The action continues fast and furious, and among other scenes there can be seen Rosalind Murray being awarded third prize in the Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest; Kenyon, Strong, and Jursa trying to annoy the school by emitting strange noises and odors from the chemistry laboratory; Joe Silvestri being critically injured in an automobile crash; and the juniors reviving the “Barker” by publishing a June issue. Such was the junior year with all its joys and thrills, and thus ends the second portion of “The Fleeting Years.” It’s the homestretch, as some people would say, and our film turns to the final year in Ward High for the Class of '50. Larry Bailey plays a leading role in this section of the film as he is elected class president after two years of service as class treasurer. Captain Pat Cimalore, Joe Morrone, Butch” Geyer, Ernie Sposato, and Frank Urso appear as the core of the football team which conquers Stonington twice for the first time in many years. Crowding (that’s putting it mildly) the boys for honors is the new coach, John DiGangi, whom the class can never forget. Still in the midst of the football season, the senior prom takes the screen. What a spectacular scene with the largest crowd ever to attend a school prom in attendance! The camera then shifts to basketball and we see Captain Sal Reale, Ed Morenzoni, and Lev Andrews doing their part in bringing about another class B championship to Westerly. As the second semester rolls around, we near the climax of the film which now presents the yearbook staff engrossed in their publication, the baseball, track, and golf teams in action, the announcement of awards and prizes, and the final hectic week before graduation. In baseball. Captain Bill Gingerella, “Butch” Geyer, and Ronnie Gardiner are the standouts, while in golf Vic Grasso and Ed Morenzoni were the senior participants. The D. A. R. good citizenship award was won by Nancy Capalbo. The highly successful senior play, “Dear Ruth,” is featured at this time also. Following this we see those wonderful times at the class picnic, the banquet, and the senior reception. And then the grand finale, the night of graduation. Thus ends “The Fleeting Years,” the story of the Class of 1950. It is not an exceptional film, it will not win any outstanding awards, but it is an interesting, entertaining production, and there is an undercurrent of class spirit and pride which the viewer cannot fail to discover. While only the highlights of the class history are shown, it is not difficult to imagine the joys, experiences, and memories which the class will never forget. Whether any of the cast go on to fame and great success only time can tell. The true worth of the actors as a group is hidden in the future. The minor, unnoticed acts which they shall perform in the hazy future will be the result of the experience they gained in “The Fleeting Years.” In closing, may I suggest that the undergraduates of Ward High take time to study “The Fleeting Years.” Where the Class of '50 has succeeded, may you follow in its footsteps; where it has failed, may you profit from its mistakes, and from the Class of 1950, “Ave atque Vale!” RONALD JURSA RONALD JURSA Valedictorian — 1— ROBERTA WILCOX Salutatorian The Senior Year Book — 1950 It’s June 13th, 1963, and Tish Woodworth and Angela Cozzolino, loyal members of Westerly High’s Class of ’50, are attending an open-air vaudeville show and sitting in our atom-mobile. It is our pleasure to find many of our old classmates taking part in the review. Even the ticket sellers are old pals . . . Angie Ventry and Helen Edwards. The ticket collectors are Evelyn Tar-box and Shirley Dionne. We notice Priscilla Sampson, the tax collector for South County, keeping tabs on the sales. Mark Sullivan has finally found himself a job as master of ceremonies. It looks as if he is having trouble with his stage managers, Tony Giordano and Dick Hilton. They don’t agree on the appropriateness of the scenery designed very ably by Butch Geyer and Betty Priore. They favor the set prepared by Cecile Nardone and Bill Reynolds. We notice a slight delay in the curtain call. Bill Urso seems to be tangled up in the ropes. This makes little difference to Ronnie Gardiner and his Jumpin’ Jivers who begin the evening with a Prelude written by the famed maestro, Richard Bryant. Upon hearing a strange noise, we turn to find Lou Gaccione pulling up in his jet-propelled motorbike and if it isn’t Eileen Spino sitting placidly in the side car! Here comes our M. C. announcing the arrival of the prominent Lawrence Bailey, president of International Uranium Co., then he announces the first group of performers. Looking at the program put out by the renowned Jursa Publishing Company (successors to The Utter Co.) we find that Bob Toscano, Eddie Liguori, and John Fusaro will harmonize in “We’re Marching Down the Field.” During the hearty applause we see Norma Woodward arriving on her musical horse, and upon hearing a muffled argument we turn to notice Carolyn Ca-palbo and Renata Ruisi debating on Bop vs. Beethoven. And look, there’s our old head cheerleader, Nancy Capalbo, with Ellen Lamb and Eleanor Pucci, jumping up and down and applauding the arrival of members of the All-American football team ... Pat Cimalore, Billy Gingerella, Ernie Sposato, Frank Urso, and Joe Morrone. Mark calms the girls and announces the next performance to be a number by the famed quartet with Gillette Kenyon, Lowell Hawkins, Steve Cheilis, and Mickey Lynch, accompanying John Kenyon who will sing “Blues of the Bulldogs.” After John’s solo we see Margie James, Adelaide Crandall, Dot Brown, and Glenna Dixon, nurses from the Kenneth Strong Central Hospital, rushing around trying to revive the swooning girls in the audience. From our seats we see Ann Marie Brucker, Barbara Ann Lallo, Claire Carey, and Barbara DeSimone receiving first aid treatment. Next on the agenda is to be the “One and Only Bill Ironside” and his sax playing “Sneezing My Way Back Home.” During the intermission we notice the ushers - 1 The Senior Year Book — 1950 to be Dorrance Hazard, Ronnie Jacobson, Norman Caulfield, and Robert Ralls who give us directions to the food concession owned by Matt Serra and Dick Grills and run by Mary Autry. Seeking our destination, we duck as Eddie Burdick and Don Dion race by in their latest jet jobs. While eating we enjoy the Farm and Home Hour sponsored by Sminkey Haberdashery, on the latest model in T-V styled by Sonny Knowles, Bob Tougas, and Nick Ferrigno. Starring in the Carol Pearson production are Jimmy Fiore, Jean Clarke, Jim Denham, Mary Strawdermann, Ray Bliven, and Lou Luzzi. Suddenly we hear an agonized shriek. June Jackson, the head waitress, has just spilled a pot of Charlie Nardone Super-sip coffee all over Punk Morlen. Nat Vuono and Leo Antonino, who were innocently passing by, are now busy sopping up coffee from their cream-colored pants. Other waitresses rush to their rescue, and we see Eva Clark, Louise Philp, Lillian Bianco, and Pauline Daland trying to work a new device called “Rag Mop” for removing the stains. A, neon sign reading “Ward Bosworth, Proprietors” attracts our eye to a trailer camp in the next lot. We venture over and find a few of our old classmates, Elsie Gordon, Carolyn Krus, Marion Salisbury, and Peggy Bandy, trying to put their home economics course to use. Before returning to our atom-mobile, we are temporarily lost in a cloud of dust—Vic Grasso, the World’s Biggest Little Guy—is racing by to get to Roz Murray’s apple stand, where he is chief polisher, in time to punch the time clock. We are reminded by the M. C. that the second act is about to get underway, of which the first performers are to be “Edith Lloyd and her Magic Violin, Caroline Palmer and her Classy Trumpet, Agnes Patnoad and her Sophisticated Sax, accompanying Virginia Cimalore singing the “Ballad of the Bandits.” We notice a very hearty applause from Marie Castagna, Marie Nardone, Mary Chi-coria, and Annabelle Niles. Following this bit of showmanship. Dot Duprey, Joan Quaratella, Ida Roberts, Lois Wheeler, Ruth Saretzki, and Jeane Durfee, members of the Rollicking Rockettes on Review, dance on to the stage. Suddenly we are blinded by a brilliant crimson light and notice it is the reflection from Denny Cross and Alice Moore, who are blushing like mad because of the girls’ short skirts. Another startling event has just taken place: Patty Clarke has just zoomed by driving her Flying Saucer No. 104 with Helen Whitford, Margaret Wheeler, and Pat Mackay throwing down samples of the latest discovery in bubble gum by Eleanor Urso. We look at our program and find the sweet songstress, Roz Waldron, accompanied by Martha Downie, is next on the agenda. Following this Mark trips onto the stage and looks back reprovingly on seeing Lillian Servidio, Nancy Greene, Marilyn Whitford, Bob Lanphear, Gene Reay, and Billy Kearns, who were playing a mysterious game called “Is That You?” behind the curtain. Our M. C.’s next words are an advertisement for the Reale and Morenzoni Sporting Goods Store in Easterly, the manager of which is John Patton, Esq. The next performance is a skit called “If I Were Dead I Wouldn’t Be Here,” starring Ken Travis, James Barber, John Guidice, Larry Jacobson, Mary Ellen Hirst, Mary Jane Ruisi, Clara Trombino, and Stanley Laing, who are members of the “Lawton and Botka Traveling Show Company.” In the last act we have Roberta Wilcox, the famed magician, sawing mighty Paul Kinnear in half. Then in walks Jimmy Gencarella to pick up the pieces. Ruth Roger comes in with a baseball bat to use on the first person in the audience who dares shriek in horror. Virginia Clemens and Caroline Batty are her first victims. Nancy Rozazza and Georgianna Hoxie, cigarette girls, begin shrieking “Rocketfields” thinking the act is over. Charles Liguori puts a stop to this with his hydrogen hammer. This ends a wonderful and reminiscent evening for us. Yes, we have seen old classmates, And fond memories have returned; To renew beloved high school days Many times we have yearned. From old friends we have drifted— Our lives are far apart; But what is distance, when we hold These memories in our hearts? The gay proms, the games, The exams twice a year; It’s a closed chapter for us, But a chapter most dear. ANGELA COZZOLINI MARK SULLIVAN TISH WOODWORTH Tm. Senior Year Book — 1950 We, Larry Bailey, John Patton, and Victor Grasso, being expert matadors engaged in the art of bull-throwing, and possessing all our mental faculties, draw up the last will and testament of the Class of 1950 and declare all previous wills null and void. 1. I, Ronald Jursa, leave my intelligence and quick wit (in time of confusion) to Andrew Tarasevich. 2. I, Nancy Capalbo, leave my pleasing personality and gracious smile to Heidi Gould. 3. I, Ronald Gardiner, being in sound mind after hearing so many sour notes by beginners, leave my musical ability to George Sposato. 4. I, Robert Tougas, leave my quiet, retiring reticence to Dave Pinardi, who can certainly use it. 5. I, Angela Cozzolino, leave my neat appearance to Pat Urso. 6. I, Charlie Nardone, leave my hugeness to Anthony “Bones” Ritacco, who, I hope, will have the strength to support all that weight. 7. I, Victor Grasso, leave my love for noise and ability to irritate teachers to any underclassman who thinks he can do the job as well. 8. I, Ellen Lamb, leave my liveliness to Barbara Sposato. 9. I, Richard Bryant, leave my love for the radio station to anyone who loves microphones and records. 10. We, the girls of Mr. Foster’s history class, leave our ability to disturb the entire class with one giggle to any group of Junior girls who are capable of it. 11. I, Bob Toscano, leave all my bright shirts and sharp ties to Joe Gabrielle. 12. We, Lois Wheeler and Ida Roberts, leave our fear of French classes to any other two nonlinguists. 13. 1, Matt Serra, leave my business acumen to George Salisbury. 14. I, Sal Reale, leave my amazingly accurate hook shot to Bob “Nig” Ross. 15. I, Mary Autry, leave my ability to keep laughing to Jackey Carlesi. 16. I, Ralph “Butch” Geyer, bequeath my athletic abilities to Dave Stenhouse, Bill Scott, and Don Gingerella. 17. I, Lowell Hawkins, bestow upon George Cruickshank my beautiful spectacles. 18. I, Ed Morenzoni, bestow upon Ernie Stenhouse my golfing skill and ability to find lost balls. 19. I, John Kenyon, leave my Dick Haymes- - hs(i6)5� - Tin-: Si.Mor Year Book — 1950 like voice and shattering effect on womankind to Frank Ruisi. 20. I, Renata Ruisi, leave, with pleasure, my complicated combination lock that seldom opens, to some poor, unfortunate Junior. 21. 1, Carolyn Capalbo, leave my ability to keep an advanced vocabulary conversation going with Miss Kingsley to some intelligent underclassman. 22. We, the girls of the filing class, leave our wooden filing boxes with the uncontrollable covers to next year’s unsuspecting class. 23. I. Steve Chellis, bequeath my Tarzan-like tactics on the gym apparatus to Bob Galaher. 24. I, Bill Lawton, leave my title as Biology Brain” to Bob Gingerella. 25. I, Roz Waldron, leave my birdlike soprano voice to Joan Barrett. 26. I, Ed Burdick, leave my ability to fix anything in auto mechanics to Stanton Terranova. 27. I, Pat Cimalore, leave my highly prized rough beard to “Biff Smith. 28. 1, Donald Dion, leave my old jalopy to Hiram Barber. 29. I, John Patton, Jr., do hereby leave my position as Mayor of Newton Court and surrounding communities to my brother Tom, hoping that he will rule my subjects wisely. 30. I, Mark Sullivan, leave absolutely nothing to anyone. 31. I, Tish Woodworth, do will my undying love for mischief to that mischievous Junior, Margie Bray. 32. I, Donald Morlen, leave all my lovely girl friends from Stonington Village to some up and coming Romeo. 33. I, Eva Clark, bequeath my quiet disposition to anyone who thinks that she can be as sweet as I am. 34. I, Nat Vuono, do, with tears in my eyes, leave all my new, shiny cars to some unlucky person who doesn’t possess one. 35. I, Bill Urso, do hereby leave with pride my membership in the Misquamicut Fire Department to some boy who loves to fight fires. 36. I, Dot Ward, leave my queenly figure to little Beverly Christy, hoping as I do so, that she will benefit by my generosity. 37. I, Jimmy Gencarelli, do hereby leave my SENIOR BOARD PERSONALS COMMITTEE i Left to right I Dorothy Ward. Ralph Geyer. Nancy Capalbo, Cecile Nardone Thk Senior Year Book — 1950 pleasing disposition and smiling nature to a sarcastic underclassman. 38. I, Gillette Kenyon, do hereby bequeath my out-of-this-world talent for playing the guitar to some poor envious boy who wishes to be as talented as I am. 39. I, Mike Lynch, do proudly leave my deep bass voice to Richard Moscaritolo, hoping that it may some day do him good. 40. I, Ken Strong, do hereby will my great and unusual ability to pass my subjects without doing any homework to anyone who thinks he is capable of it. 41. I, Betty Priore, leave with great pride my outstanding artistic ability to Oiva Ylonen, hoping very much that he can take my place. 42. We, the Sleepy Hollow Boys, do hereby will our great musical ability to some musically inclined underclassmen capable of filling our shoes. 43. I, Lou Luzzi, do hereby bequeath my attractive smile to some handsome Junior boy, anticipating that he may charm as many women with it as I did. 44. I, Larry Bailey, do hereby leave anything I have—except one thing—to anyone who would like to have something I have. To the Juniors and Sophomores we leave our best wishes for success and happiness. We hereby appoint Gromyko Hanson as executor of our will. LARRY BAILEY VICTOR GRASSO JOHN PATTON Statistics Boy Girl Best Looking __________ John Kenyon Ida Roberts Most Popular----------------------------- Larry Bailey Nancy Capalbo Cutest-----------------------------------Ed Morenzoni Most Intelligent ---------------- Ronald Jursa Roberta Wilcox Done Most for Class _________________ Ronald Jursa Nancy Capalbo Best Dancer ------------------ Sal Reale Marie Castagna Most Likely to Succeed Ronald Jursa Class Wit____............................ Mark Sullivan Woman Hater __________________ Robert Tougas Quietest _______________________________ Robert Tougas Most Romantic James Denham Mary Strawderman Class Artist-----------------------------Ralph Geyer Betty Priore Class Singer---------------------------— John Kenyon Rosamond Waldron Class Musician___________________________Ronald Gardiner Most Athletic---------------------------- Ralph Geyer Mary Chicoria Neatest----------------------------------Nat Vuono Ann Cozzolino Tallest----------------------------------Charles Nardone Ruth Roger Shortest--------------------------------- Victor Grasso Marion Salisbury Class Stenographer------------------------ Priscilla Sampson Most Collegiate _____________________ Ronald Jursa Teacher’s Pet------------------------- — Norma Woodward Peppiest ................................ Ellen Lamb Office Bench Warmer _____________________Frank Urso Class Actor ........... William Ironside Class Poet------------------------------- Mary J. Ruisi Class Apple-polisher --------------------William Lawton Rosalind Murray Tiik Sknior Vkar Book — 1950 s 1 Leo Antonino dee Club (2-3), Concert (3). Leo is one of Mr. Foster’s boys. Reserved, but well liked, you will always find him trying t � � cll a rar for someone. May his business always prosper. WHS. Caroline Batty Concert (2-3-4). Caroline is the other half of the Dixon Batty duo. Although she is quiet, her ready smile and pleasant personality have made her a fine asset to our class. May all your fondest dreams come true, Caroline. WHS. Mary E. Autry Student Council (2-4), Prom Committee (4). R. I. Honor Society. Barker (4). Mary's pleasing personality and ready smile have made her very popular with all her many friends. Wherever you find laughter and fun you’ll find ' Toot. Best of luck to you Mary. Lillian Bianco Concert (2-3-4). This little senior is a lady of few words, but she will give he)p whenever it is needed. She is a true and honest friend, and we shall miss her very much. Luck always to a very nice girl. WHS Lawrence Byron Bailey Class President (4). Class Treasurer (2-3), Student Council (3-4), Barker (4). Football (3-4), Prom Committee (3-4), Senior Board (4), Senior Play (4). Larry,” our president, is another of the popular boys of our class. He is active in a I' that happens, always willing to help out. He will be missed very much next year. G «d luck in whatever you may do, Larry. WHS Peggy Bandy Peggy it our very little redhead from Charlestown. In spite of her quiet bashful manner, she is very well known and makes last ing friendships with all those with whom she comes in contact. Did you see her diamond? WHS James M. Barber Jimmy's love is baseball-—especially that brand played by the Red Sox His ready smile and pleasing personality shall never be forgot ten. Best of luck to you in your future work. WHS Raymond Bliven Chorus (4), Glee Club (4), Concert (4). Ray, as he is called, can always be found moving about the shops or mechanical drawing room. You will usually find Ray where there is laughter and fun. Our best wishes for the future go to him. WHS. Dorothy Bosworth Rhode Island Honor Society. Dorothy is blessed with a personality that is envied by all. With a cheery hello and a few kind words for anyone whom she hap pens to meet, she will go through life as a success in her own right and a joy to others. WHS Charles Botka Concert (2). Charlie hails from Charlestown and may be seen any time and anywhere with one of his Charlestown pals. His friendly manner has helped him to make many friends. Good luck to you always, Charles. Tin: Si:mor Vi k Hook — 1950 s E L S S Doris Brown Majorettes. Dot is a snappy majorette with a smile Or everyone she meets. With nursing as her chosen career, she is bound to have devote I patients. Good luck to a wonderful girl! WHS Nancy L. Capalho Class tecretary (2-3-4), Cheerleader (3-4), Student Ccuncil (4). Senior Board (4). Concert (2-3-4). Barker (4), Prom Committee (4), D. A. R. Award (4). R. I. Honor Soc ety (4 . Intramurals. Nancy's ready smile and willingness to help ha'e won fur her the title cf the most popular girl in the class. She's our peppiest cheer leader and very active in intramurals Your future employer will be a hicky inan, Nancy. ____________________WHS___________________ Ann Marie Brucker Student Council (3), Barker (3-4), Concert (2). R. I. Honor Society, Intramurals. Ann Marie can usually be seen in Room 1.1 doing work for different teachers or in the of fice helping Miss Celico. Ann Marie’s grand sense of humor has won her many friends We're sure she will make a wonderful secretarx for some lucky employer. WHS Richard Bryant Glee Club (2-3-4). Concert (2-3-4). Frolics of 1950 (4). Band (2-3-4). Dick is one of the few boys who take the business course and is a success in it. He is quiet but has many friends. He is working in our local radio station at the present. Dick is as skillful at the piano as at the type writer. WHS Edward L. Burdick Glee Club (2). Band (2-3-4). A true friend! A guy with personality plus! When Eddie isn’t working in the A. I’., he can usually be found monkeying with a car engine. Best of lurk to you. Eddie, in the future. WHS Carolyn Capalho Band, Senior Play (4). Carolyn is our musician from Carolina. She has been a prominent member of the hand f-� r three years. Her witty remarks and sense of humor have made her known to all. May you continue on with your music, as it will give you and your friends much joy, Carolyn. Claire A. Carey Concert (4). Prom Comm.ttee (3). Claire is the pretty miss you will spe with Ellen or Barbara. Her sparkling smile has made her friends with all with whom she comes in contact. Claire takes part in many school events and is always willing to help to make our school affairs a success. May your life be filled with happiness, Claire. WHS Ann M. Caslagna Concert (2 3-4). Glee Club (4), Barker (4). Prom Committee (3-4), Intramurals Marie is that e er laughing girl you'll always see with Eileen. Wherever you hear laughter or some practical jokes being played, you can be sure Marie is not far away. She is also faithful follower of school activities Keep frtat smile, Marie; it will never let you down _WHS Norman I Caulfield Football (2). Norm is one of the io:«J looking boys • f our cla s and he is also an all around fellow. A! though quiet, he is always willing to help. We can he sure that he will be a credit to the schoi I in years to romp Good luck to you. Nor,,, 4--------------WHS Stephen W. Chellis Frolics of 1950 (4). Band (3-4), Track (4). Steve is what they call this boy who is well liked by all. He is quiet and can t e found most of the time in the gym working out on the apparatus. He worked hard to make the Frolics a success and we all know that Steve will continue to be a credit to the school in the years to come. •MM w 1 9 5 0 Tin. Simor Vkar Book — 19S0 s Mary A. Chicoria Concert (2-3-4), Intramurals. Mi� Pfp, Vim, and Vigor best descrilies this happy go lurky senior from room 4 Chirk is noted for her athletic ability and is especially fond of basketball. Her work as a forward for the Army Navy game proves this beyond a doubt. May you always be a sharp shooter, Mary! WHS Patricia A. Clarke Concert (2-3-4). Glee Club (2-3-4). Pat is that vivacious senior whose favorite pastime is driving stock cars. Wherever there 's laughter, fun, and noise, you may be as-ured that Pat is there. May you be a win ner, Pat, in the race of life. WHS Pat J. Cimalore Baseball (2 3-4). Football (2-3-4) (captain 4). Pat comes to us from Oak Street. He is active m sports and was close in the run nine for the most athletic.” He is quiet but ha« many friends, and cannot miss having a bright future ahead of him. WHS Virginia M. C ini a lore Concert (2-3-4), Glee Club (4), Intramurals. Chim's assets are her pleasing smile and ense of humor She it a (unloving girl, par tinpjting in all sports in which she displays her talent to the utmost. Best of luck to an all around girl! WHS Virginia Clemens Concert (2-3-4). Virginia is quiet, but that doesn't mean she never says a word. You ought to hear her sometimes! She makes friends very easily and :s a eood friend to have. Best of luck, Virginia. WHS Angela Cozzalino Majorettes, Barker Staff (4), Yearbook Staff (4). Talent Show, Student Council (2). Prom Committees. Rhode Island Honor Society. Sr. Prom Queen (4). Senior Play (4). Cox is one of the liveliest members of our class. Her enthusiasm is dauntless, and her pep is invigorating to all that are around her Good luck and all the success in the world to you, Coz. WHS Eva J. Clark Concert (2-3), Rhode Island Honor Society. Eva is the quiet little senior from Ashaway whose pleasant manner and cheery smile are always (Welcome. A member of the Secretarial Division, you can usually find her in Room IS doing some odd job. We shall never forget her good nature, and we wish her all the luck in the world. _______WHS. Adelaide N. Crandall Concert (4), Intramurals. Ad is noted for her athletic ability. She has excelled in sports and is very active in the after school games. She is also quite a brain in the college course. Best of luck to you, Ad, in your chosen field of nursing WHS. Jean A. Clarke Rhode Island Honor Society, Glee Club (3-4). Jean is that blond senior who usually strolls with Jimmie, before, between, and after classes. May your paths continue side by side. William D. Cross Denny as he is called by the students, is one of the bashful boys in our class. He can be seen driving around school in his model ? Ford. Denny is well liked and is called “cute'' by many girls. Good luck to you Denny, in future years. The Sknior Vi.ar Book — 1950 S E N I Pauline Daland Intramurals. Pauline is one of our friends from Hope Valley. She has hopes of some day being a teacher, 3nd her serious gentle manner will help her accomplish that purpose All the luck in the world to you, Pauline. WHS James H. Denham Jimmy is well known about the school, especially around the business section of the building. His favorite pastime is driving around the school building in all kinds of cars. We can be sure that Jim’s future will be a good one. WHS Barbara A. Desimone Glee Club (3). Concert (3-4). Barb is the girl who seems never to have a worry in the world. She can usually I found running around the hall . . . after the bell has rung . . . with Claire. We sincerely wish her the very best of everything in the many years to follow, and may she never forget her happy years at Westerly High _________________WHS__________________ Donald H. Dion Concert (2). Hot Rod'' is the nickname that they gave this boy, who is popular with all, boys and girK alike. When he isn’t in classes, you can always find him driving around the school or in the shop. G Mid luck, Hot Rod, ir. the fu ture. WHS Shirley Dionne Glee Club. Barker Staff (4). Intramurals. Shirley delights us with her sparkline eyes and beautiful brunette hair. Her cheery dis position will surely bring her all the success in the world. OR C LASS Glenna Dixon Concert (4), Rhode Island Honor Society. Glenna’s friends have found in her a quiet and pleasing manner which will accompany her throughout her future life. With Glenna’ intelligence and Tine personality, we are sure she will be a success. WHS_______ Martha Downie Glee Club (2-3-4). Her shining blond hair and sparkling blue eyes are the envy of many less fortunate girls Although she appears to be quiet, she has a keen sense of humor that far surpasses the noisier variety. WHS Dorothea A. Duprey Concert (2-3), Glee Club (4). Dot is the very cute senior from Ashaway whose outstanding personality and winning smile have made her a friend to all. She is the other half of the Manfredi Duprey team. We shall miss you and your rharming ways. Dot. WHS Jeanne M. Durfee Concert (2-3). Jeanne Georgiana—see one and you see the other. Jeanne's sense of humor is enjoyed by all. and her friendly smile has made her an asset to the class. May you always be sue cessful, Jeanne! WHS Helen Edwards Frolics of 1950 (4). Intramurals. Barker (4). Twirlers (4). Helen is that vivacious senior who is universally |xq ular. This last year she has made the activity window her second home Any time you go there you may be sure Helen will help you—whatever the problem may be - 22{ - w 9 5 0 Tin: Senior Year Book. — 1950 1 Nicholas Ferrigno Band (2-3-4). Nirk it one of our senior boys who is very musically inclined. He has been in the band three years and is a very valuable member. We are sure that he will do well in his chosen field WHS James N. Fiore Gentleman Jim” can usually be found either in Aggie rlass or walking with Jean. He Hill always be remembered for his willingness to help. May your future be adventurous and romantic. WHS John R. Fusaro Glee Club (2-4), Concert (2-3-4). Turtle is one of those easy to know, easy to like boys. He is also one of our local barbers. We can all rest assured that John will, in the future years, reach the top in the tonsorial art. WHS Louis R. Gaccione l.ou is a very likeable chap and has many friends Most of the time you can find him at his locker talking and laughing—other times he is scooting out of the building and scooting off on his bike. We are sure hi genial personality will be an asset through life. WHS. Ronald Edwin Gardiner Football (4), Baseball (2-3-4), Prom Com mittee (4). Frolics of 1950 (4). Band (2-3-4). Ronnie is the quiet member who takes part in everything that goes on. He is very popular and is noted for his ability to play the drums We have not a worry about Ronnie's future; you can rest assured that it will be a brilliant and prosperous one. Good luck, Ron! They'll miss you next year. James Gencarella. Jr. Football (3-4), Rhode Island Honor Society. Henry is well liked and active in activities at Craig Field. He does very well in his studies and we feel that his future is bright. Good luck, Henry! WHS Ralph B. Geyer Football (3-4), Baseball (2-3-4). Barker (4). Senior Board (4). Prom Committee (3-4). Butch” is that terrific little quarterback on the football team who has helped the boys to score many a victory. They don’t make fellows any nicer than this lad, for he’s everybody’s pal—boys and girls alike! We know you’ll be a success in whatever you undertake, Butch! WHS. William F. Gin erella Concert (3), Baseball (2-3-4), Football (2-3-4). Marshall (4). Billy is another of the good looking boys of our class. He is easy to know and easy to like. One id our roaches calls Bill “Flash.” I wonder why? We know Bill will adopt himself perfectly to our new atomic age. WHS. Anthony R. Giordano Glee Club (2-3), Basketball Manager (2-3-4), R. I. Honor Society. Sinker,” our popular little basketball man ager, is our singing sportsman. He is famous for his arguments with Mr. Foster. Sinker,” we know you will be a success because of your versatility. WHS. Elsie Gordon With her ready smile and friendliness, Elsie has been a true friend and classmate. May you always have the best of luck and happiness after graduation. S E The Senior Year Eook. — 1950 S S R L Victor Grasso Gclf (2-3-4), Glee Club (2-3-4), Treasurer (4). Barker (4), Senior Board (4). Vic, the shortest member of our class, ha a l� ne, long, list of friends. One reason fur his popularity is his willingness to help. What ever field Vic chooses, we can be sure that he will fit in. WHS Nancy L. Greene Concert (2-3-4), Intramurals. Nancy is another one of our quiet misses, but her friendly smile and disposition have made her a wonderful friend to all. May you always find life as cheerful as it is now, Nancy. WHS. Richard A. Grills Football (3). Glee Club (2-3-4). ■Ritt” comes to us from Ashaway. He is very well liked and is famous for his witty remarks. “Ritt,” we know that you will make the world a happier place. WHS John J. Guidice Concert (3-4). Buck, our lad with the snappy brown eyes, helps to make Mr Sherman's class a lively one. He has many friends and we know he will succeed in the years to come. WHS_____ Lowell B. Hawkins Frolics of 1950 (4). Band (2-3-4). Hawk is a swell guy and a credit to Hope Valley One of his pastimes is square dancing and he is a good actor, too . . . 'member “the mortgage on the old cow. Here’s to your success on the stage of life. I)orranee E. Hazard Rhode Island Honor Soc.ety. Dorrance hails from Kenyon jnd is usually seen and not heard. We all admire his sin cere manly qualities. May hr achieve the best that life has to offer. WHS Richard E. Hilton Baseball (2). Cover for Yearbook (4), Band (3-4). Dick is the big senior whom you will ai ways see hanging around the band room. He is quiet, and in his own words, “he loves to sleep. Good luck. Dick! Perhaps next year, the weeks will be composed entirely of Satur days. WHS_ Mary Ellen Hirst Concert (2), Intramurals. If you are looking for Mary Ellen, you will be sure to find her with her other two friends, ( aroline and Eva. Appearing shy and quiet, she is quite the opposite as you get to know her, and she is a true and honest friend. Her ‘ensc of humor has made many a class hour gu by very quickly WHS Georgianna E. Hoxie Georgie is that peppy blonde from room 8. She and Jeanme are inseparable, not only be tween classes but on strolls downtown Best of luck to you, Georgianna, and good friends wherever you go. WHS__ William P. Ironside Band (2-3-4), Barker (4). Prom Committee (4). Senior Board (4). Frolics of 1950 (4). Bill is one of the tallest and also one of the most popular lads in the class. He plays the saxophone in our school band and has been talking about playing on the radio . . after seeing his performance in the Frolics we are sure he can find a place on the stage. Tin; Senior Year Hook — 1950 1 June H. Jackson Concert (2-3), Intramurals. June is the fair haired girl from Charlestown. Her friendl smile and reserved manner help to make hrr the truly fine friend that she is. We wish you every success in the days ahead, June. WHS Lawrence E. Jacobson Glee Club (2-3), Concert (2-3), Student Council (2) Jake is the big senior from Ashaway whom you will always see hanging around Tower Street I wonder why? We can be sure that Jake will win his way wherever he goes. WHS William F. Kearns Glee Club (2), Concert (2-3). Bill is another of the tall handsome sen mrs, with a pleasing smile. He works but he also finds time to tinker around radios and does very well in this field. Bill, may you continue in radio and some day become a radio great. WHS. Gillette C. Kenyon Glee Club, Concert. Rhode Island Honor Society. Frolics of 1950 (4). Sporty, as he is called, is pleasant and popular, he is renowned for his ability to sing and does very well on our local radio station. Good luck Sporty, may you do as well in life as you have done in your singing. WHS Roland L. Jacobson Concert. Jake, who comes from Ashaway, is well liked and active. He ran usually be found around the shops where he spends most of his time. The practical world of men is waiting for him. WHS. Marjorie L. James Margie’s charm may he described in three little words—humorous, witty, and smart. Dur ing the three years she has been a member of our class, she has won many friends. We are sure that you will make a great nurse, Margie. WHS. John B. Kenyon Concert (2-3), Golf (3), Frolics of 1950 (4). John is the Dick Haymes of the class, he is also very handsome (right, girls?). He is usually seen driving around the town with Vic, in his ancient car. We know that he will succeed happily through the years. WHS. Paul L. Kinnear Band (2-3-4). Paul is one of the smaller members of our class, but his friends are large in number. He can be found either in the band room or the shops. G «td luck, Paul! We will miss your pleasant smile. WHS Ronald J. Jursa Valedictorian, Rhode Island Honor Society, Student Council (3-4), President (4). Barker Staff (3-4), Editor (4). Class President (2). Prom Committee (4). Ron, as he is called by his friends, is one of the most active members of the whole class. He studies hard and is rewarded for it. He is beyond doubt the smartest boy in the class, and IS as versatile as he is intelligent. We know that Ron will reach the top. Horace W. Knowles Band (2-3). Sonny is one of the big hoys of our class and is usually found trying to break his neck on the gym apparatus. Best of luck goes to Sonny and Canasta playing! I hi: Senior Year Book — 1950 S E N I Caroline B. Krus Wherever you find Pat and Ruth, you ma be sure that Caroline is near. Her friendly smile and personality have won her many friends. Best of everything to you, Caroline, you’re bound to succeed. WHS Stanley Laing Football (2). Band (2-3-4), Track (4). in is another tall senior who can usually l e found in the band room. His cooperation has helped to make the band projects a sue cess, and he will be missed by the remaining band members. With his willingness to work and his courteous manner, he will surely sue ceed. WHS Barbara A. Lallo Concert (2-3), Barker (3), Intramurals. Barbara, with her winning smile and cheers hello, can usually be found with Ann Marie. Her close friends will tell you that she is a grand pal and true friend. With her sunny disposition, she can't help but be a success. --------------------WHS_____________________ Ellen F. Lamb Rhode Island Honor Society. Senior Play (4). Intramurals, Concert (4). Glee Club (4). Prom Committee (3-4), Barker (4), Cheerleader (3-4). Ellen is that peppy little cheerleader who is always on the go. Everywhere she goes, she brings good cheer and happiness because you can't be sad with this little atom bomb around. May your future years hold much happiness, Ellen! —___________________WHS_____________________ Robert Lanphear Concert (2-3-4). In the midst of a warm spring day, if you should hear the whirr of a motor, look out the window and you'll see B b riding by on his famous motorcycle. His tall stature and good looks attract the girls, and his all around per sonality makes him popular with the boys. May you always have smooth riding, Bob. OR C LASS William Lawton Band (2-3-4). Bill is another prominent member of the band and can usually be found practicing (?) in the hand room. Although he seems to he diffident, he has a friendly manner. All his friends wish him a useful and happy future WHS Charles P. Liguori Glee Club (2), Senior Play (4). ''Tratson” is the boy we all see driving his father’s truck. He certainly isn’t one of the quiet members of the class, which ac counts for his popularity. May you have the best life has to offer. WHS Edward H. Liguori Concert (2-3-4). Glee Club (2-3-4), Rhode Is land Honor Society. “Mouse” as he is known by his fellow stu dents, is a small and quiet fellow except when he is in one of Mr. Foster's classes. Go� d luck to you in the future, Mouse! We know you will make good. WHS Edith M. Lloyd Frolics of 1950 (4). Rhode Island Honor So ciety. Glee Club. Senior Play (4). Edie is our talented musician. Her good nature has won a place in the hearts of the whole senior class Although she is undecided about her career, we are sure she will be a great success whatever her choice. WHS Louis Luzzi Football (2). Lou is that good looking fellow from room •V You can usually find him in the halls talk ing with simie member of the fairer sex. Hi' magnetic |� er onality has made him many friends. May you always travel on the road to success, Lou. Tiik Si.mor Vi.ak Hook — 1950 W . H . S . - 19 5 0 Michael H. Lynch Frolics of 1950 (4). Concert (2-3-4). The cowboy casanova of W.H.S. We shall always remember Mickey for his wonderful performance in the variety show. May your golden voire bring you fame and fortune. WHS Patricia T. Mackay Intramurals. Tatty's friendly personality and ready smile have made her a swell classmate and real friend to all. Best «d luck to you, Pat, in whatever career you choose. WHS V Joseph A. Morrone Football (2-3-4), Baseball (2). Joe is a pleasant and popular lad. You can always get him into an argument as to which is the best car on the road. Oldsmobile 88! Bight, Joe! We feel safe in saying that Joe will become a p« wer in the automobile business. ___________________WHS___________________ Rosalind M. Murray Rhode Island Honor Society, Barker (4), Prom Committee (4), Essay Contest Winner (3). Roz is the girl who has a smile for every one. Her pleasir ' personality, delightful courtesy, and fine sense of humor have made her a great asset to our class. She takes part in all school events and works very hard to make them a success. With the above qualities ind outstanding scholastic record, she will surely he a success. ___________________WHS___________________ Alice L. Moore Band (2-3-4), Rhode Island Honor Society. Alice is a faithful member of the band and spend most of her spare time practicing. She has a friendly disposition, which is admired by-all. Success to you, Alice, in all your cn deavorv Cecile A. Nardone Barker (4). Prom Committee (3-4). Intramurals. Ces is well known for her ability to get mixed up and yet come out on top. Her merry laughter and good sportsmanship have made her a friend to many. May you reach the top, Cecile, in your work as a designer. WHS WHS Edward J. Morenzoni Basketball (2-3-4), Golf (2-3-4). Eddy Jo is another handsome and popular boy in our class. He likes basketball very-much and hopes to continue his ball playing after he leaves high school. The team will miss him next year. WHS. Charles A. Nardone Barker (4), Glee Club. Carol is a very popular member of this class. He has shown much interest in the school paper and has done much to improve it. Good luck to you in the future, Carlo! WHS. Donald 1L Morlen Concert (2-3-4), Glee Club (2-3-4). Baseball (2-3-4). Senior Board (4). Prom Committee (4). Punk is the slight, peppy boy of the rlass His ambition is to move over t � Sion-ingt n Village. Since he has so much spirit, we know he will go to Stonington and much farther. Good luck. Punk! Marie L. Nardone Rhode Island Honor Society. Concert (2-3-4). Glee Club (2-4). Barker (4). Prom Committee (3-4), Intramurals. Mer's good natured and attractive personal tty has won for her many friends, and her enthusiastic participation in school events proves that she is a good sport in everything. Lately, Marie seems to have gone collegiate on us. What's the interest at State, Mer? - 427)§► - s A S S The Senior Year Book — 1950 E R L Annabelle Niles A pleasant smile and a cheery hello are always welcome. With Annabelle’s joyful out look on life, we’re sure she will “live happily forever. WHS Louise Philp Concert (2-3 4), Intramurals. Louise possesses red hair which is the envy of many. Her friendly disposition and sociability have made her an asset to the class May all your dreams be realized. Louise. WHS Caroline J. Palmer Barker (4). Prom Committee (3), Band (2-3 4), Intramurals. Carol’s warm friendliness has made her popular with her classmates and many friends. All happiness to you and Bob. Betty J. Priore Maiorettes (2-4), Prom Committee (3 4), Frolics of 1950 (4). Senior Board (4), Barker (4), Rhode Island Honor Society. Intramurals, Senior Play (4). A winning smile and lovable personality in a true friend. Bet is one of our m«� st studious classmates but still has time for fun and laughter. Best of luck to you. Bet. we know you’ll be a success in your career as a French teacher. WHS WHS _ Agnes L. Patnond Band (2-3 4), Intramurals. Agnes comes to us from that little town called Charlestown. She is another member of our terrific band and has been a very love ly added attraction. For some reason or other Agnes seems to like Kingston, R. I Could it be a certain student at State? Lots of luck, always, to a swell girl! WHS Eleanor T. Pucci Concert (2-4), Cheerleader (3-4). Barker (4), Prom Committee (3-4), Intramurals. Eleanor is the girl with the friendly smile. She can usually be found in the Activity Room doing some work for Mr. Barber. She is also a member of our cheering squad. Her de pendability and friendly manner will always be an asset to her in the business world. WHS John M. Patton Basketball (3). Football (3). Student Council (2-3-4), Senior Board (4). Senior Play (4). Barker (4), Glee Club (4). Patton is the boy who is in on everything that goes on in the school. John plays basket ball for the “Webbers in the town league. We know that whatever he undertakes, he will be equal to the occasion. WHS Joan Quaratella Joan is one of our more peppy seniors. She is always bright and cheerful with a kind word for every one We are sure, Joan, that your sunny disposition will bring happiness to many. WHS Carol S. Pearson Baseball (3-4). Carol is that cute senior who is well liked by all, especially by the girls. During his three years at Westerly, he has made many close friends, and he will be sorely missed. Robert H. Ralls Bob' pleasing personality and smile have been a great asset to our class. Although he is quiet, he can usually be found where there is fun and laughter. Best of everything, Bob. - e(28 The Senior Year Book — 1950 s 1 Salvatore Reale Concert (2-3-4), Prom Committee (3-4). Basketball (2-3-4), (captain 4), Class President (3), Student Council (2). Sal i a well built boy who is always sin in He is also known for his basketball ability and would like to continue playing af ter graduation. Sal is a hard worker; there fore, we ran say with ease that he is bound to succeed. ___________________WHS__________________ James E. Reay Student Council (2), Band (2-3-4). Gene” spends most of his time in the gym working out on the apparatus and has one of the best builds in the school We are sure this quiet, friendly lad will have a bright future. WHS William G. Reynolds Football (2). Glee Club (3-4), Concert (3-4). Bill is that tall, good looking senior front room K His sense of humor and vivid imagination have been enjoyed by his many friends. He is looking forward to a career in airplane mechanics. Best of luck, Bill. WHS Nancy A. Rosazza Band (2-3-4). Nancy is our musical friend from Charles town. In her spare time Nancy can usually be found in the band room displaying her talent. Her go«� d naturp and kindness are known to all. WHS. Renata Ruisi Rhode Island Honor Society. Band (2-3-4), Senior Play. Renata is another of our prominent band members and her ability in understanding music has made her a wonderful asset to the band. With her sunny gracious personality and winning ways, she will be successful in whatever work she undertakes. WHS Mary Jane Ruisi Intramurals. All our best wishes to that cute little senior with the winning smile! She is liked by all whom she meets, for her kind way is the high light of her personality. Good lurk, and may G« d bless you. WHS Ida W. Roberts Intramurals. Rhode Island Honor Society. Junior Prom Queen (3). Ida, that cute little blonde, is the envy of all the senior girls Her pretty blue eyes ju«t «ecm to have an affinity for men. Among her other abilities she is an accomplished pianist and a very good basketball player. WHS Marion A. Salisbury Marion can usually be found in the home economics room and is really quite a seam stress. Her personality and warm friendliness will never be forgotten. Best of luck to you, Marion, in whatever career you choose. WHS Ruth Rotfer That vivacious brunette who is well known for her ability to be late. Ruth has chosen a career of modeling. Wo know you have the talent, and you’re bound to be a success. Priscilla M. Sampson R. I. Honor Society. Barker (4), Majorettes (2-3). Intramurals. Priscilla is the girl who greets you with a bright, cheery smile when you go to the activity wind rw. Her quiet manner, pleasant efficiency, and sunny disposition have won her a host of friends. She plans to enter the insurance world, and we know with her ability she will be a tremendous success. ■ 29 .- Thk Senior Year Book. — 1950 S E N I Ruth T. Saretzki Concert (3-4), Intramurals. Red headed Ruthie has a friendly word for all who come in contact with her. It is said good things come in small packages, and how true these words are when applied to this pert, likeable, little miss from Ashaway. WHS Matthew J. Serra Student Council (4), Business Dept.. Frolics of 1950 (4). Mat is well liked and is always willing to help. His special interest is sales work and you can usually find him working in a store We feel sure that one day Mat will be manager of a chain of retail stores. Good luck, Mat. WHS. Lillian Servidio Intramurals. Although Lil is on the quiet side, she is an asset to our class. Her ideas and suggestions have been very valuable to us and they will continue to be to all whom she meets. WHS Thomas C. Sminkey Prom Committee (3). Rhode Island Honor Society. Tom is the boy we see working very in dustriously in J. C. Penny’s. He is one of the most studious members of the class, and we are sure he will tackle future problems with the same earnestness. Good luck, Tom. ____________________WHS____________________ Eileen Spino Concert (2-3-4), Cheerleader (4). Glee Club (2-4), Majorettes (2-3). Barker (4), Prom Committee (3-4), Intramurals. Eileen is a happy go lucky sports fan who seems to get along with everyone. This year she made a welcome addition to our cheering squad. Her ready wit and humor have whisked away many a class hour. Eileen’s friendly personality will greatly aid her in anything she plans to do. OR C LASS Ernest R. Sposato Glee Club (2-3), Baseball (3-4), Football (2-3-4). Ernie is the tall boy with the engaging grin He likes all sports and gave a fine perform ance on the football field against Stonington Good lurk, Ernie’ May you continue to be the same good sport throughout life. WHS Mary Strawderman A shy smile and friendly personality. Be fore school, between classes, after school, you’ll find Mary and Jimmie parading the corridors. Be t of lurk to both of you always! .WHS. Kenneth B. Strong R. I. Honor Society. Band (2-3-4). Ken is one of our budding chemical geniuses who has spent a great deal of time in the lab trying to find what happens when . . . Good luck to a really big boy! WHS Mark J. Sullivan Basketball (3). Football (2-3-4), Baseball (2-4), Student Council (2-4), Prom Committee (3-4), Senior Board (4). Barker (4). Senior Play (4). Joe is or.e of our most active class mem bers. He is well liked and can be found with J. P. most of the time—when he isn’t block ing the Activity Window. Mark intends to go to college, and we know whatever he under takes will be a success. WHS Evelyn L. Tarbox Barker (4). Prom Committee (4), Frolics of 1950, Intramurals, Twirlers (4). Ev, that dashing redhead with the dark brown eyes, is an enthusiastic sports fan. and her loyal and encouraging support will be missed by our teams next year. Ev’s sweet wav and ready smile have made her a very dear member of our class. V Tin: Senior Year Hook — 1950 W . H . Robert F. Toscano Glee Club (2-3), Basketball (3-4), Senior Play (4). Bobby is the sparkplug on the jayvee basket ball team Put him in the lineup and sit bark and enjoy the action—it’s not long coming! We admire Bob for the way he sticks to a thing that he has once started. This quality will certainly help him succeed in the future years. ___________________WHS___________________ Robert E. Tougas Boti's quiet and ready friendliness, have made him a good friend. Best of lurk to you, Bob. The world needs friendly people. WHS Kenneth L. Travis Baseball (2-4). Kenny is the handsome boy from Ashaway who ha a strange preference for underclassmen of the fairer sex. What’s the interest in the Junior class, Ken? His courtesy and keen sense of humor will lead him to suceess. WHS Clara Trombino Concert (3-4), Intramurals. Clara is that very quiet senior from ro m 5. Her friendly smile and gentle manner have made her a friend to all and a very nice asset to our cla . May you have all the luck p« s sible, Clara. WHS Eleanor R. Urso Intramurals. El is that peppy little senior who ran usually be found with Chic or Virginia. She has shown a great interest in sports and at tends most games Best of lurk to you, El. 19 5 0 William Urso Bill is a great boy for old cars. You can always tell he’s coming by the rattle. Most of hi pjre time is spent at Willard’ Hardware Store Keep hammering. Bill. WHS Angelina T. Ventry Intramurals. Concert (2-3-4), Glee Club (4). Barker (4). Prom Committee (3-4), R. I. Honor Society. Angie’s athletic ability has made her outstanding in the class. She can usually be found in the Activity Room or in the gym playing basketball, a sport in which she dis plays her talent to the fullest. We know with her ambition and personality she will be successful ____________________WHS____________________ Natale Yuono Prom Committee (3). Nat is quiet and unassuming during school hours but let the dismissal bell sound and his wit explodes. He spends much of his spare time working at Syl’s Service Station in Brad ford. A handy fellow to have around, this Nat! Best of luck! WHS Rosamond H. Waldron Glee Club (3-4), Prom Committee (3-4), 'dajorettes (2-3-4), R. I. Honor Society. Senior Play (4). Ros, that snappy majorette, is a valuable member of the corps. She always has a smile and a cute little way which make her popular with every one. Ros always docs well in anything she undertakes and has proved she i a fine worker and gets things done. ___________________WHS___________________ Dorothy Ward Barker (4), Senior Board (4). Prom Committee (3-4), R. I. Honor Society. Dot is our very pretty blonde who has the peaches and cream complexion. Her quick smile and cheerful personality will be invaluable assets in her future life. Good luck. Dot, and may your complete happiness be near. Tin; Senior Year Boo a. — 1950 S E L Lois M. Wheeler Rhode Island Honor Soc.ety, Majorettes, Intramurals. Lois is the girl with the sparkline brown eyes. Regardless of her own troubles, Lois always has an encouraging word for a gloomy friend. She is also a wonderful basketball player. We are sure she will be a high scor er in the game of life. WHS Margaret M. Wheeler Known to her many friends as Peggy, she has a winning personality and is a true friend. Peggy is undecided about the future —to he a bookkeeper or to be a housekeeper. Why not a Combination Best of luck to you, Peggy, we know you'll be wonderfully ef ficient. WHS Helen M. Whitford Concert (2-3), Glee Club (2). Student Council (3-4), Barker (4), R. I. Honor Society Helen is that cute member of the secretarial division who is always willing to help a friend in need. She has done a wonderful job as secretary of the Student Council. Helen’s ambition is to be a secretary, and we all agree she’ll make a fine one. Marilyn Whitford A warm smile and friendly personality. Marilyn is noted for her quiet ways and ability to be late for every class. May you catch up with your ambition. WHS. Roberta A. Wilcox Salutatorian. R. I. Honor Society. Roberta is a girl that is admired by all. One of the most studious girls in the class and well deserving her high scholastic rating. Her sweet little way and her willingness to aid others have made her very popular. There is no doubt that she will be a success in life. WHS Norma Woodward R. I. Honor Society. Model Congress. Norma, one of our class musicians, has sparkling personality, beams while she is playing, and thrills the listener. With such talent, we are sure she will succeed in ac complishing her goal. Letitia A. Woodworth Concert (2-3-4), Cheerleader (4), Glee Club (2-4), Barker (4). Senior Board (4), Intramurals. Prom Committee (3-4), Senior Play (4). Tish’s ready smile and spirited personality are some of the reasons for her having been chosen a cheerleader. She is interested in all school events, and is popular with every one. No matter what you may undertake, Tish, we know you will be a success. - §(32 )3 - Tin Simor Ykar Book — 1950 Senior Play - Dear Ruth By Norman Krasna Front row: Carolyn Capalbo. Renata Ruisi. Ellen Lamb. Betty Priore. Second row: Angela Cozzolino. Charles Liguori. Mark Sullivan. John Patton. Robert Toscano. Back row: Rosamond Waldron. Edith Lloyd. Letitia Woodworth. Lawrence Bailey. Coach John DiGangi. f Cast Edith Wilkins Ruth Wilkins Miriam Wilkins Martha Seawright Dora Harry Wilkins Lt. Bill Seawright Albert Rummer Sgt. Chuck Vincent Harold Kobblemeyer Understudy Renata Ruisi (Edith Lloyd) Betty Priore (Rosamond Waldron) Ellen Lamb (Letitia Woodworth) Angela Cozzolino Carolyn Capalbo Mark Sullivan Larry Bailey John Patton Charles Liguori . Robert Toscano Coached by John DiGangi Fhe Senior Year Book — 1950 The Sf.niok Year Hook — 1950 Class of 1951 President . . . William Scott Vice President, David Stenhouse Treasurer . Leonard Andrews Secretary .... Patty Urso Class of 1952 President .... Frank Serra Vice President. Richard Comtois Treasurer . . Marjorie Holland Secretary . Virginia Trombino - 35 - Student Council First row: Frank Tate. David Stenhouse. Helen Whitford. Ronald Jursa. Joseph Kozlin. Second row: Richard Comtois. Mary Autry. Lorraine Gerbitz. Helen Sweeney. Nancy Capalbo. Doris Heinold. Norman Crowell. Third row: Matthew Serra. William Scott. Miss Lillian Ruisi, Larry Bailey. John Patton. Fourth row: Robert Dinwoodie. Donald Gingerella. Paul Meyer. OFFICERS President .... Ronald Jursa Vice President . David Stenhouse Secretary . . . Helen Whitford ■ ■ Barker Staff j T Front row: Rosalind Murray. William Ironside. Larry Bailey. Ronald Jursa. Mark Sullivan. Charles Nardone David Pinardi c Ventry. Rosamond Waldron. Betty Priore. Aniline Cozzolino. Dorothy Ward Edith Lloyd Priscilla Sampson Marla d ®econd row: Angeline row: Shirley Harding. Caroline Palmer. Jacqueline Carlesi. Eileen Spino. Ellen Lamb Evelyn TaboxZ n Edla H Nardo[,e; Nancy Capalbo. Third Ann Castagna. Mary Autry. Vivian Clark. Patty Urso. Eleanor Pucci. Back ro“Leonard Anr°W Ceci'e Nardl, e- Editor-in-Chief: Ronald Jursa Advisors: Miss Dorothy Hanson. Miss Dagmar E. Aim Band Front row: Catharine Abosso. Richard Hilton. James Underwood. Ronald Gardiner. Doris Heinold. Mr. Wood. Walter Radicioni. Angeline Liguori George Sposato. Dorothy Leach. Second row: Jackey Mitchell. Shirley Harding, Gloria Algiers. Nancy Rosazza. Lowell Hawkins. Ida Serra. Marion Salisbury Gerhard RottlufT. David Chellis. Third row: Larry Young. Llyle Spargo. William Hopwood, Alice Moore. Agnes Patnoad. Carolyn Capalbo Eugene Reay. Richard Bryant. Fourth row: William Lawton. Leverett Andrews. Ann Morrow. Renata Ruisi. Carolyn Palmer. Aldo Trombino. Kenneth Strong James Wills. Fifth row: Nick Ferrigno. David Wright. Edward KildufT. Stanley Laing. Armand Corino. Oiva Ylonen. Dorothy Palmer. Back row: Howard Burdick. Paul Kinnear, William Barber. David Benson. William Ironside. John Koulbanis. Jack Howard. Robert Serra. Steve Chellis. Twirlers A Ed:ra?dnSFByetty «- cr X 7; o v � Glee Clubs ♦ i Front row: Eleanor Urso. Barbara LaPere. Elaine Rozanski, Dorothy Duprey. Letitia Woodworth. Ellen Lamb. Rosamond Waldron. Angeline Ventry, Marie Nardone. Second row: Ingabord Luzzi, Jane Shea. Norma Sacco. Annette Bryant. Marjorie Holland. Martha Havens. Sandra Drysdale. Joan Barrett. Janet Sims. Third row: Alice Spino. Doris Denham. Joan Hutchings. Eileen Spino. Ann Castagna. Jane Fiore. Nancy Capalbo. Carol Carlesi. Vera Main. Fourth row: Peggy Loomis. Carol Hess, Janice Howard. Lucille Brown. Jackie Carlesi. Heidi Gould. Florence Obermann, Bernice Green. Virginia Cimalore. Bella Malone. Fifth row: Victor Grasso. Leonard Andrews. Tyrell Reay. Donald Morlen. John Patton. William Reynolds. Joseph Gabrielle. John Fusaro, William Ornberg. Sam Cilino. Leonard Brown. Ray Bliven. £ X 7: 7Z w x T O r o The Senior Year Book — 1950 The Senior Year Book — 1950 Frolics of 1950 Coached by John DiGangi Master of Ceremonies, Calvert Cross If You Knew Susie”—Barkettes: A. Cozzolino, D. Brown, R. Talbot. H. Edwards, E. Tarbox, B. Priore, W. Cercena “La Camparsita” - “Rain, Rain, Polka”...............................Patty Urso and George Sposato Bouquet of Roses” - “Winter Wonderland”............................................Mary Esposito The World’s Worst Sinner”..........................................................David Pinardi “Ave Maria” - “The Gypsies Are Coming”..............................................Edith Lloyd “I’m Always Chasing Rainbows” - “Embraceable You”..................................Elaine Rozanski “We’ll Build a Bungalow” - “Jealous Heart”............................Bill and Barbara Ornberg “Mortgage on the Cow” - Hilbilly Skit—L. Wardman, B. Bowden, D. Siciliano, W. Ironside, D. Pinardi, L. Hawkins “I Love You So Much It Hurts Me” - “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” .... John Kenyon “Sweet Georgia Brown”.....................................Ronnie Gardiner and His Jumpin’ Jivers Toot, Toot, Tootsie, Goodbye”.............................................................Barkettes “Marta” - “Because”................................................................Tyrell Reay “Hats”.............................................................................Belmia Bliven “Columbus Stockade Blues” - “One Has My Name” - “She Taught Me How to Yodel” . . Nita Perkins “Indian Love Call” - “One Kiss”.....................................................Joan Barrett Bunkhouse Buckaroos: “Wedding Bells,” Gillette Kenyon..............“Guitar Boogey,” Steve Chellis “Have I Told You Lately, Michael Lynch “My Hero”...........................................................Tyrell Reay and Joan Barrett “A Perfect Gentleman”...........................................................................Skit “I Can Dream, Can’t I” - “The Lord’s Prayer”.........................................John DiGangi “The Sheik of Araby”.......................................... .... Ronnie Gardiner and Band “Toot, Toot Tootsie”..........................................................................Finale Stage Committee: John Howard, LeRoy Grinnell Managers Donald Dion, Robert Lamphere, John Hill, Norman Tougas...................... Lights Assistants Business .Management Committee: Retail Salesmanship Class General Salesmanship Class Abosso, Catherine Algiers, Gloria Bowden, Beverly Bray, Margaret Brogno, Jean Bryant, Annette Cardinal, Dorothy Carey, Claire Champlin, Dulcie Clark, Ethel Cofone, Ann DeSimone, Barbara Fors, Eila Fusaro, Frances LaFountaine, Jacquelyn Mellow, Shirley Mitchell, Jackye Ornberg, Barbara Paige, Teresa Palmer, Dorothy Palmer, Gertrude Patton, Pauline Philp, Louise Reynolds, Dorothy Richard, Marguerite Rozanski, Elaine Sacco, Norma Salisbury, George Serra, Matthew Talbot, Ruth Terranova, Margaret Terranova, Virginia Wadsworth, Irene Wardman, Louise The Senior Vi.ar Book — 1950 Football Front row: Frank Urso, William Gingerella. Ronald Gardiner. Ralph Geyer. Patsy Cimalore. Ernest Sposato. Larry Bailey. Joseph Morrone. Second row: Coach John DiGangi, Louis Macucci. Frank Tate, Robert Gingerella. Andrew Tarasevich. Leonard Andrews. Joseph Ballata. Sa n Clllino, Coac'i Robert Mudge. Third row: Clifford Smith, Sam Antoch. Paul Meyer. James Rae, Fred Savate. Dona d Gingereda Frank Ruis:, Gillian Scott Robert Pellegrino. Fourth row: James Gencarella. Joseph Rizzo. Joseph Brearley. Fred Ferraro. Philip Stanton. Robert Capalbo. Thomas Keena Jo eph DeBar-tolo. Louis Vitterito. X ■r. 7Z O Westerly 6 Westerly 6 Westerly 19 Westerly 26 the westerly high school football schedule 1919 West Warwick Woonsocket Classical North Providence 30 Westerly 13 Aldrich 20 0 Westerly 6 Stonington 0 6 0 Westerly 13 Stonington 6 Tiik Senior Year Hook — 1950 o T i Basketball R. I. CLASS B CHAMPIONS Front: Robert Serra. Donald Gingerella, Capt. Sal Reale. David Stenhouse. Edward Morenzoni. Back: Coach James Federico. Kenneth Bennett, Ernest Stenhouse. Rudy Federico. Robert Ross. Leverett Andrews. Manager Anthony Giardano. WESTERLY HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1949 - 1950 Westerly 70 South Kingstown 42 Westerly 85 Mt. St. Charles 33 Westerly 65 Stonington 61 Westerly 51 Woonsocket 39 Westerly 54 Stonington 46 Westerly 55 Classical 50 Westerly 57 Sacred Heart 48 Play-Off Boston Garden Invitation Westerly 48 West Warwick 37 Westerly 48 North Providence 39 Westerly 55 Central Falls 33 Westerly 49 Aldrich 39 Westerly 69 Gorton 47 Westerly 81 Woonsocket 46 Westerly 74 Mt. St. Charles 53 Westerly 81 Classical 46 Westerly 44 Sacred Heart 42 Westerly 80 West Warwick 42 Westerly 94 North Providence 47 Westerly 66 Central Falls 43 Westerly 64 Aldrich 51 Westerly 49 Gorton 41 Westerly 59 Pawtucket West 66 Westerly 44 Fairhaven 47 c i X 7Z 5C O o I'lli - Senior Year Book — 1950 Jayvees Front: James Rae. John Ferguson. William Scott. Leonard Andrews. Robert Toscano. Second row: Coach Federico Robert Dinwoodie. Robert Ross, Ernest Stenhouse. Leverett Andrews. Manager A Giordano. Third row: Kenneth Bennett. Rudy Federico. Anthony Ritacco. Golf Schedule WHS Opp. WHS Opp. May 18 W. Warwick 1 West Warwick 16 o 11 19 Stonington 4 E. Greenwich 16 Vi IV2 22 E. Greenwich 8 No. Providence 18 0 25 No. Providence 11 Aldrich 29 Aldrich 12 Stonington June 15 So. Kingstown 1 So. Kingstown MEMBERS OF GOLF TEAM Victor Grasso Edward Morenzoni Ernest Stenhouse Richard Morenzoni Coached by William Ferrigno - 47) - Tin; Senior Year Book — 1950 -449)9 - Baseball Team a § Front row: Ernest Sposato, Len Andrews, Ronnie Gardiner. Pat Cimalore. Bill Gingerella. Dave Stenhouse. Butch Geyer Fred Savage. Don Gingerella. Second row: Aldo Trombino, Frank Tate. Lou Masucci, John Pappadia. Bob Gingerella, Dave Smith. John Champion, Robert Dinwoodie. Jim Pignataro, Coach Mudge. Back row: Sam Urso, S. Chiaradio, Sam Cellino. Robert Brucker. F. Sisco, C. Pearson, Fred Ferraro, W. Ornberg. Oscar Pellegrino, J. Koulbanis. April 21—Coventry 25—Lockwood 28—East Greenwich May 2—Gorton 5—South Kingstown 9—North Kingstown BASEBALL SCHEDULE 19; 10—Bulkeley 12—West Warwick 16—Coventry ____ 19— Lockwood 20— Stonington 28—East Greenwich 24—Bulkeley ...... 26—Gorton 29— South Kingstown 30— Stonington June 2—North Kingstown 6—West Warwick Track Team Front row: John Denham, Karl Johnson, Dave Dower. Ronald Dufour, Robert Smith. Paul Brophy. Gavitt Fred Dawlev Steve Pheliu c Dave Pmard, Monti. Bill Gavitt. Paul Meyer. Dudley Cook. Stanley Laing. Frank Ruisi. Third row: Joe KoVlin Vernon Whl C TorH s .k T' Caeu7fie?dra',eV ' ’ Armand C°rina- J°rdan RUSS° BaCk r°W: H°Ward Burdick Clark Maxson. Coach Harry Fost r Oiva Ylonen Norman Cheerleaders | JL -VI Ki ; Seated: Eleanor Pucci. Ellen Lamb. Nancy Capalbo. Jeanette Algiere. Standing: Eileen Spino. Heidi Gould. Jackie Carlesi, Tish Woodworth. Margaret Bray. Mary Coughlin. TORCH CHEER Come on. Blue, Come on. White: Come on Westerly. FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! etc. TEAM FIGHT CHEER T-E-A-M. fight, fight, fight! T-E-A-M. fight, fight, fight! FIGHT. Fight, Team, Fight! ! ! THE PEP CHEER We've got the pep. We've got the steam. We've got the coach. We've got the T-E-A-M. yeah. Team! T-E-A-M. yeah Team. T-E-A-M yeah. Team. Team, Team. Yeah! ! ! I)YN MO, I)YN MIGHT Dynamo, let’s go. Dynamight. let’s fight! Dynamo. Dynamight. Let’s go. let’s fight! ! ! X A W t: o o Soccer Emma B n a orie''lKnami , JeMte°McKenz?e, orts Heino'l Thi d row' MMd ret°ki, ngeUn T.iguod. ar°ha ?avei W loria Scrn Cook. Drysdale, Maryann ARMY—Front row: Virginia Cimalore. Nancy Capalbo. Mary Chicoria. Angeline Ventry. Ellen Lamb. Second row: Ann Castagna. Helen Sweeny. Louise Philp. Lucille Brown. Third row: Barbara LaPere. Mary Ceplenski, Sandra Drysdale. NAVY—Front row: Lois Wheeler. Ida Roberts. Nellie Crandall. Shirley Harding. Second row: Virginia Terranova. Gertrude Palmer. Catherine Geary. Anna Pellegrino. Third row: Jacqueline Car-lesi. Jessie McKenzie. Barbara Sposato. The Senior Year Book — 1950 Band Beginners Front row: Jean Brogno. Julia Pitas. Bertha Sherman. Gloria Serra. Barbara Sawyer. Second row’ John Denham. Richard Strong. Norman Crowell. Norman Tougas. Cecile Nardone. William Roberts Hope White-head. Ronald Panciera. Karl Johnson. Back row: June Taylor. Carol Bennett. Helen Perrin. Raymond Dowd Dorothy Leach. Catherine Abosso. Students' Activities Office Seated: Nancy Capalbo. Angeline Ventry. Evelyn Tarbox. Helen Edwards. Priscilla Sampson. Standing: Helen Whitford, Ellen Lamb. Eva Clark. Agnes Patnoad. Ann Brucker. Eleanor Pucci. ■•8(5 5 - Book — 1950 Your Graduation Portraits Are Important That's Why We Are New England's Largest School Photographers LORING STUDIO L 238 State Street New London, Conn. The Senior Year Book — 1950 The Largest Trin t in Southeastern New England Is Located at Westerly THE UTTER COMPANY WINTERS AND PUBLISHERS - TELEPHONE 2846 MAIN STREET WESTERLY Tin Senior Year Book — 1950 I I M M,,K Book — 1950 Compliments of GEORGE C. MOORE COMPANY Compliments of OTTO SEIDNER CO. The Senior Year Book. — 1950 Advertising Patrons Name Address AUTOMOBILES, SUPPLIES—GARAGES Buick Sales and Service Crown Service Station DePerry’s Garage----------- Doc’s Service Station Dower Brothers, Inc.------- Holliday Joyce Manhattan Service Station Mark's Service Station Morrone Bros. Garage Murphey Chevrolet Co., Inc. Nardone Motors, Inc. Panciera, A. L.--------------------- Panciera Motors Robey’s “Blue Sunoco” Sawyer’s Sendee Station Spruce St. Motor Sales Westerly Auto Sales Westerly Taxi and Westerly Hotel Western Auto Associates ......... 106 Main St. Railroad Avenue 5 Friendship St. Cor. Railroad and High 02 Granite St. ____Post Road .. West Broad St. 100 Main St. 106 W. Broad St. 46 Canal St._______________ 33 Railroad Ave. 179 Main St.______________ 87 Granite St. Granite St. 61 Spruce St. Canal Street Friendship Street_________ 69 High St. ______ ______143 Main St. Telephone 2252 4346 5157 4339 36230 Pawctk 2879 2107-4117 Pawctk 4111 12 12 4355 4150 4217 38293 4115 4346 4341 4728 BAKERS — GROCERS A P Super Market—S. Serra, Mgr. 1 Main St. Associated Grocers Bradford 29-31 -R-2 Beach Street Market 25 Beach St. ------------ 2 12 1 Brightman's Neighborhood Store Post Road — W. H. 9624 Clark's Market 18 Main St. 2221 - 2583 Cosmo’s Triangle Market Elm and Beach Sts. 5347 DeFosse’s Market____________________________50 Liberty St........ _ 4973 Gentile’s Market ...........................24 Pierce St. 4780 Granite Street Market 149 Granite St. 4037 Liguori’s Market____________________________42 Pierce St.------------------------ 4932 Reale’s Store ______________________________122 High St. 2323 Universal Food Store______________=...... Bradford 30-R-4 Victory Home Bakery __________________ 21 W. Broad St. Pawctk 4086 BEAUTY SHOPS — BARBERS Joe’s Barber Shop_____________ Over Westerly Jewelry _________________ Palace Beauty Shop--------- High Street 4585 Sanitary Barber Shop Lincoln Block Tina’s Beauty Shop Dixon Square Bldg. 4448 CLEANERS — LAUNDRIES Elite Cleaning Works 181 Main St. 2192 Rowe’s Laundry 8 Chase St. _ Pawctk 2682 FUELS AND FEED Charles J. Butler Coal Co. 16 Canal St. 2184 - 2505 Checkerboard Feed Store Friendship Drive 2661 DRUGS — STATIONERY Bannon’s Drug Store______________________ Dot’s Stationery Higgins’ Pharmacy Levanti’s Newsstand ---------- Joseph Monti ......-..................... Vars Brothers___________________________ Westerly Drug Co------------------------ 10 Canal St. ..... 2152 1 W. Broad St. ______ 4124 37 W. Broad St. Pawctk 2305 23 W. Broad St. Pawctk 5365 Bradford 64-R-6 8 High St. 2244 .1 Canal St. 4678 - 62) - The Senior Year Book. — 1950 Advertising Perrons Name Address Telephone FLORISTS Munro, Inc. 55 Beach St. 2382 Smith’s Flower Shop 23 Canal St. 2499 - 2687 Vacca, the Florist Opposite R. R. Station 2494 LIFTS — JEWELRY F'ederico’s Watch and Sport Shop 86 High St. 4681 Nigrelli’s Jewelry 18 Canal St. 4421 N. G. Smith Jewelers 65 High St. 4370 Westerly Jewelry Co. 60 High St. 2314 Woodmansee’s Gift Shop 37 Broad St. 2310 HOME FURNISHINGS - PAINTS - EQUIPMENT Celico Wayside Furniture 11 Railroad Ave. 5381 Culley’s Hardware Dixon Square Bldg. 2250 Dunham's Paint Store 46 Main St. 2157 General Furniture Co., Inc. 16-18 High St. 4134 Hendel’s Bottled Gas Appliances NL 5346 or Westerly 53-R-41 Hendel’s “Famous Name in Furniture” NL 2-1748 or Westerly 46-R-3 Morrone Electrical Appliance Co. 13 Railroad Ave. 2102 Narragansett Electric Co. 37 High St. 2318 Westerly Furniture Co. MISCELLANEOUS Barton Bros.—Floor Contractors 134 Main St 4468 Dunn’s Studio—Photographers ....67 High St. 5109 New England Machine Pilectric Co. 36 Main St. 5376 Tri-State Finance Co. Dixon Square Bldg. 2303 Valley Artesian Well Co. Edward Patnoad, Agent 53-R-ll PLUMBING AND HEATING Ernest E. Boyington 86-88 Main St. 2592 Davey Maxwell 48 Main St. 2540 Robert Drysdale Co. 54 Main St. 2151 RADIO STATION — SERVICE Austin Radio 20 Liberty St. 2270 Schaokner’s Radio Shop 34 Main St. 2263 WERI 64 Main St. 2792 RESTAURANTS Charlie’s Dunn’s Corners 36441 Hilltop Sandwich Shop 1 Ward Avenue 20406 LaCasa Grill—Vero Morrone 84 High St. 5394 Bradford 81-R-16 Mayflower Tea Room 25 High St. 2789 Sweet Briar Restaurant Post Road ____ 35-R-ll Terminal Lunch Railroad Avenue WEARING APPAREL — SHOES - - REPAIRS A. S. Archie — Shoes Washington Trust Bldg. 5247 Burdick’s Sorting Goods 49 High St. _ 4623 Eve Evan ; 20 High St 4258 M. E. Freestone Co. Cor High and Broad Sts. 4240 82 High St. 2336 19 High St. ... 5190 30 High St. 4319 28 High St. 4092 Kenyon’s Men’s and Boys’ Shop 26 High St. 2655 48 High St. 5177 Terminal Shoe Repair Railroad Avenue Toscano’s Men’s Shop .23 Canal St. . 2584 Town and Country Shop Dixon Square Bldg. 2251 26 Canal St. 2765 —5f63)?-- The Senior Year Book — 1950 41KT WORK -ENGRAVING (5mpa w iy| PROVIDENCE, R. I. GAspee 1-6862 We are proud of the part ue have played in the completion of this book. Cooperation is the chain which enables any endeavor to be successfully completed. To have been chosen as a vital link in this chain is evidence of our ability. m Compliments of Otis timers Dairy