Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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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.”

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The Senior Year Book — 1953 1 Alan Bisbee G tt Club (2-3-4). Concert (3-4). |« it just a coincidence lhat Alan has a pleasing voice and musical ability as well, or were the two blended intentionally to make him a primming personality in the music world? Alan hasn't quite decided what to do in his later years, but right now he has a soft spot in his heart for Vermont, and the opportunity it offers to further his career. His personality, talent, a d appearance are definitely assets. WHS Jean Bisset Intramurals (2-3-4), Glee Club (3 4), Concert (4). Jean it that gentle classmate whose pleasant and cheery smile are always welcome. She is as neat as a pin and radiates kindness. We wish her all the luck in the world. WHS, Mildred Blanchard Intramurals (2-3). Mildred, although very quiet, is appreciated by her classmates. She is the type that minds her own business and does not interfere with others. This quality causes her friendship to be valued. WHS Rosalind Brown Intramurals (2-3-4), Glee Club (3-4), Concert (4). Although the world doesn't hear much from Rosie, those who know her can tell you how fine she is. Her way of doing her best in every thing she attempts assures us that the best will come back to her. WHS Thomas Brown Concert (2). If a prank is being played on some unsuspect mg student, Tom ran usually be found some where in the vicinity. He has been a fine companion to all and his good matured laugh has been an asset to the class, at least from the students' point of view. Tom plans to drive stock cars. With his friendly ways here’s hoping he steers to success? Carolynne Burdick Intramurals (2), Gleg Club (2-3-4), Concert (2-3-4), Frolics (4), Barker (4). Model Legislature (4), Debating Team (4). Business Staff for the Senior Play (4). Sunny blonde hair, sunny disposition. Do you hear laughter? See a very pretty blue eyed blonde? Hear many a kind word said about everyone? Suddenly feel much better? Then you must be with Carolynne. Carolynne is original and charming, kind to all, and a pleasure to be with. May her future provide her with much to cheer about. WHS Carolyn Burgess Intramurals (4). A serious face that belies a warm sense of humor. Carolyn is an interesting person and has the ability to get along with others—for people love to laugh. WHS Dianne Button Intramurals (2-3-4), Glee Club (4), Concert (4), Barker (4). Frolics (4), Prom Committee (4), Senior Play (4), R. I. Honor Society (4), Debating Club (4). A comrade blithe and full of glee, who dares to laugh out loud and free! Witty, full of life, athletic, a fine comrade is Dianne. She has many friends who realize that to be with her is a happy experience for she cheers one and all with her wit and understanding. May her future be as bright as her personality. WHS- Frank Capalbo If, when walking along the corridor nonchalantly one should hear a thunderous roar, all he needs to do is turn about and he will see our fair haired “Frankie Carle. With Frank’s happy-go-lucky personality and his na tive ability, his career in music will certainly be among his most precious assets. WHS. Louis Capalbo Student Activities (4). Baseball (2-3-4). Prom Committee (2-3-4), Yearbook (4). Chairman of Poster Committee (2-3-4), R. I. Honor Society. Lou's neat appearance and pleasing person ality have won him many friends. Moreover he is the possessor of a keen intelligence and an engaging sense of humor. - 25 --