Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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.

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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{ -

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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.