Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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

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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

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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.