Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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The Senior Year Book — 1953 - 23 -

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The Senior Year Book — 1953 done and Marie Panciera who, we hope, will take as much delight as we have in non-plussing the teachers. 22. I, Jean Marriott, being of true Scotch ancestry, believe it prudent and thrifty to leave nothing, since I myself can make good use of everything I have. 23. We, Maitland Crandall, Myra Wells, and Shirley Kenyon respectively give, grant, and devise the seeming ease with which we master our studies to Jean Palmisano, Lea Ylonen, and Maryann Capalbo. 24. I, William Cyrus Wilcox, do hereby bequeath in toto, my sesquipedalian proclivities which I have been wont to evince in Miss Kingsley’s English Class, to John Carey who is also a semantologist of sorts?? 25. We, Irma Olean and Maryann Grills, with the decorum becoming our graduation status, do will our vim, vigor, and vitality to next year’s football squad. 26. I, Julia Piccolo, pass on, with relief, my exhausting job of awakening members of the Student Council and then injecting enthusiasm into them, to the future president, who also hereby receives my sympathy. 27. I, Chester Maxwell Irwin, Jr., hereby grant to Margaret Burdick my reluctance to divulge my witty asides in Mr. Morgan’s classes. 28. We, Agnes Sposato and Santa Cofone, leave our ability to disturb the entire class with incessant giggles to Jean Peckham, who can use a double dose of mischief. 29. I, Martha Rider, leave my prodigious and forceful vocabulary to Norman Clark, who would profit considerably from this bequest. 30. I, Anna Chiaradio, bequeath by mania for playing Cupid, handed down to me by Barbara Sposato, to Constance Serra, whose aim as an amorous archer will be as true as mine. 31. We, Donald Kugler and Richard Hutchins, with tears in our eyes, leave our hammer and saw to Bert Larson and James Mackay, two willing juniors equally dexterous in the manual arts. 32. I, Barbara Anne Waite, do tearfully and regretfully bequeath my Gussie Moran gym pan- taloons to Charles Bruno, to whom they will give state-wide prominence. 33. I, D’Ann Frechette, leave my grace and poise to Paula Horton. 34. I, Anna Gradilone, bequeath my talent as a high pressure sales girl to next year’s advertising committee who will surely appreciate it. 35. We, Louis Capalbo, Angelo Algiere, Frank Algiere, and Angelo Pappadia, pass on to John Panciera, Gordon Harrison and James Laudone our official position as perpetuators and propagators of the pulchritude of Bradford. 36. I, Margaret Serra, do hereby bestow upon my unsuspecting cousin, Julia Serra, my position as school amanuensis. 37. I, Robert Ferendo, do hereby will my terp-sechorian talents to Frank Pucci, the Junior Jitterbug. 38. We, Edward Lallo, Henry Federico, Loren Gingerella, and Richard Altimari, being in a somnolent and lethargic state (not to be confused with Rhode Island) hereby postpone our testament. 39. We, the Class of 1953, do hereby delegate our executor conscientiously to make certain that the proceeds from the Senior Prom be employed in the purchase of a 1954 Cadillac Convertible for Mr. Stevens (the surplus remaining after the above mentioned purchase shall be used to equip the convertible with Hollywood horns). We do hereby name, constitute, and appoint Mr. James Smith to be the executor of this, our last will and testament. In Testimony Whereof, we have hereto affixed our hand and seal to this, our last will and testament. Name: Class of 1953 (Seal) Signed, Sealed, Published, and Declared, by said Class of 1953 as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at their request and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses : 1. JULIA PICCOLO 2. MARTHA RIDER 3. DOLORES URSO -$22fr-

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Tin-; Senior Year Book — 195.3 E L S S Rosemarie Abosso Business Staff for Band Concert, Cheerleader, (3-4). Ro is the cute, peppy cheerleader with the cheerful disposition. You can almost always find her having fun at the “Y” with Ruth ami Barb. Ro’s ambition is to become a WAF and, with her kind and generous way, she’ll surely be an asset to the Air Force. Keep 'em flying, Ro! WHS Angelo “Pard Algiere Football (3-4). Good things come in small packages,” and Pard proves it. Pard’s happy go lucky manner has made him very popular. Indeed we hope he will never find life too serious. WHS. Richard Altimari Dick is one of the quiet, genial type who is well liked by all his classmates. He is, indeed, a pleasant, good-natured fellow who would work his hardest to help a friend. We aren't sure as to what Dicky is going to do after he graduates, but, whatever it is, he’ll reach the top. WHS Carolyn Anderson Prom Committee (3 4), Queen’s Court (4), Senior Play (4), Poetry Club (4). Dramatic Club (4), Prize Speaking (4), R. I. Honor Society, Intramurals (2-3-4), Barker Staff (3-4), Senior Board (4), I Speak for Democracy Contest (3), Debating Team (4), Concert (2). Petite, brown-eyed Carolyn is characterized by her friends as just plain swell. One of this girl's many qualities is her love of fun and laughter. Success as a nurse is certain with her sunny disposition and sweet smile. WHS Catherine Anderson Intramurals (3), Glee Club (2-3-4), Concert (2-3-4), Frolics (3-4). “Heather, soft, and lovely.” Kay—the girl with the soft blonde hair, the quiet voice which bespeaks her Scottish heri tage, with musical ability, is poetical, humorous and artistic. Possessing so many fine attributes, another of our aspirants to nurs ing will surely bring happiness to many. Nancy Barrett Intramurals (2-3-4), Concert (2-3-4), Band (2-3-4), Frolics (3-4), Poetry Club (4). A pretty girl with honey colored hair and big brown eyes, sincere in friendship, musical, athletic, intelligent is Nance. Her friendlines% and capabilities assure her success as a nurse WHS Richard Batchelder Quiet but intelligent, Dick is bound to be a success because of his never say-die attitude and his faith. With that deep mellow voice, he should be able always to win people to his own high standards of belief. WHS Carolyn Baton Concert (2), Band (2). Student Activities (4), Barker (3), Business Staff of the Senior Play (4), Rhode Island Honor Society. Carolyn’s lively manner and cheerful dis position has kept the girls in the secretarial division in good spirits. When you pass the of fice, you can be sure that it's Carolyn behind the counter lending her helping hand. With her kind and understanding ways, she is assured a bright and happy future. WHS Jeffrey Benson Concert (2-3-4), Band (2-3-4), Track (3-4), Prom Committee (3-4), Yearbook (4). Who mix’d reason with pleasure and wis dom with mirth. Jeff’s ready smile and unfailing wit have caused him to be very popular with those who best know him. His ability to solve trig” prob lems proves that his grey matter accords with his jovial appearance; and that his talents are many and varied is proved by his prowess in track. Jeff’s intellectual and athletic achievements, however, do not exceed his character and personality. WHS Lois Beverly Intramurals (2-3), Barker (3), Queen's Court (4), Martha C. Babcock Prize, 3rd, (2). She has thought that dive the deepest. Lois is the girl hurrying down to room 8 where she really shines in debates and in any sort of argument. She has her opinions, usual ly wise ones, and she sticks to them. Her great est goal is to be a famous actress and, with her dramatic out look on life, we are sure she will realize her life-long ambition. Certainl she showed much artistic skill as a makeup expert for Tish.”