Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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.

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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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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!