Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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!

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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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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.