Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1969 volume:

CLASS OF 1969 WEST’LYAN WESTERLY HIG SCHOOL Westerly, Rhode Island A CHILD WALKS ON TO TOMORROW The rising of the sun sets the new day wherein the leaves will fall to the rivers; the rivers will run to the seas, and the seas will forever clap against the pebbled shores. Across these shores the wind will eternally play with the sand, tossing it high and sprinkling it down over the earth. Then the wind travels on; now across the sands and time, over the meadows of its past, down the hills into the valley. Joyfully whistling its way up through the thick grass, it captures the birds’ sweet chorus sifting it gently through the branches of the trees. Now the ears of a child hear its melodious tones, and he mixes it with the sounds of his mocking and laughs as he unknowingly follows life’s chosen paths. The sun floats down, filling the sky with cascades of glorious colors . . . colors whose brightness is forever free of tarnish, for at this instant the beauty of the moment is tucked safely away awaiting another new day. With the sun,, the wind and the seas a child walks on to tomorrow. TPG DEDICATION Ralph S. Coppa Vice Principal 1966-1968 You have brought your hand into our hearts, And passing by the weak, you drew out to the light All the beautiful belongings that no one else Had looked quite far enough to find. Without a sign, Without a touch, You have done this to us. Perhaps that is what being a friend means. ALM 4 IN MEMORIAM Jane Marshall THE INNOCENCE OF DARKNESS A deep black sky dotted with light, A golden moon shone very bright, Drifting through clouds quite lazily Playing with all its secrecy — A little game of hide and seek, Played only by the soft and meek. But once the moon did not appear; A cloud had trapped the gentle sphere, For some time now, no light on earth Too late to realize all the worth. Such light as this from just one source Could be for us, a saddened loss. JLB 5 CLASS OF 1969: The administration and faculty at Westerly High School have attempted to inspire, mold, lead, and educate you, the Class of 1969, in the truly American way of life. Such an educational experience should enable you to understand that basic human dignity, liberty, and freedom, in America and in the world came about as a result of valor and blood. Surely, if such ideals within the United States were to fail, they would fail abroad. Thus, it is hoped that as truly educated individuals within our troubled society, you will become more committed and more concerned about the problems facing society today. Your actions should not be to destroy all social rules, practices, and institutions, but should be aimed at improving what we presently have and at building upon these rights for the overall improvement of society in general. I have every confidence that you will participate, strive, and succeed in making social and economic improvements within your community, state, and country. I congratulate you on the achievements you have already attained, and I wish you much success in the years ahead. Sincerely yours, GERALD M. DUNN Principal TO THE CLASS OF 1969: You belong to a generation with a unique place and special mission in a world desperately seeking to find itself. Here then, is a challenge for you: Band together as a generation with a purpose in a world that must find a new sense of direction, or perish. Yours must be a high and lofty purpose so that out of a world of turmoil you may breed tranquility; out of inequity, you may assure a fair chance for every man in the race of life; out of timidity you may inspire character; and out of diversity, you may create harmony. The building of a better society is your responsibility. In this endeavor for each of you there is a hero's role. Although your lines may be spoken softly, your generation has the power to speak with thunder. Each of you has already demonstrated a personal start upon the road of high purpose by seeking to acquire the knowledge and skill so essential in a changing world. I would charge you to leave Westerly High School with both hope and with joy, with confidence in your skills, but also with the humility to understand how much you yet do not know. Education does not end at the school door, but is a lifelong process to be pursued for its own worth, and as a means to renew yourselves and to renew your skills. Sincerely yours, EDWARD T. MORENZONI Superintendent of Schools MRS. A. EILEEN FORGUE Rhode Island College, B.Ed. Bryant College, B.C.S. Commercial Subjects Head of Busines Department MISS E. GERTRUDE KINGSLEY Brown University, B.A. English Head of English Department MISS HELENA DUNN ANTONIO ESPOSITO College of St. Elizabeth, B.A. Chemistry Head of Science Department Rhode Island College, Ed.B. University of Connecticut, M.S. Mechanical Drawing Head of Industrial Arts Department ROBERT PONIATOWSKI Providence College, A.B. Rhode Island College M.Ed. Vice Principal MISS LILLIAN V. RUISI New York University, B.A. Head of Language Department ALFRED F. WOOD Boston University, B.M., M.M. Head of Music Department J. EDWARD HARRIS Tufts University, B.A., M.E. Boston University, C.A.G.S. Guidance Director MRS. MARGARET MILLER Rhode Island School of Design, B.A. Brown University, M.A. Art Head of Art Department 1 MISS HAZEL M. AHO MRS. MARY ALGIERE ALAN ANDERSON Jniversity of Connecticut, B.S. University of Rhode Island, Fairleigh-Dickinson Physical Education B.S. University, B.S. Home Economics Adelphi University, M.S. University of Rhode Island, C.A.G.S. Physical Science, Practical Physics, Biology SALVATORE AUGERI University of Rhode Island, B.S. Biology, Physiology Football Coach JOHN BARTLETT University of Rhode Island, B.S., M.A. Guidance MISS BARBARA BARUZZI Middlebury College, B.A. French MRS. ELIZABETH BEAM Alfred University, B.A. University of Rhode Island, M.L.S. Librarian MRS. GERALDINE BELL Annhurst College, B.A. English MISS LINDA BROWN Ohio State University, B.A., B.S. Chemistry, Physics MRS. ANN BUFFUM Pembroke College, B.A. Mathematics MISS SANDRA CAMPO University of Rhode Island, B.A. Mathematics HENRY CAREY University of Rhode Island, B.A. World History, Economic Geography Basketball Coach 8 KENNETH CHAFFEE Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Mathematics CARL CORBETT, JR. Rhode Island College, B.E. Industrial Arts LOUIS B. D ALENO Providence College, B.A. Italian MISS EVA M. DESPRES Bryant College, B.S. University of Rhode Island, M.A. English MRS. CARLENE DONNARUMMO University of Connecticut, B.S., M.A. Office Practice, Business Mathematics, Type ROBERT FALLON Providence College, B.A. U.S. History, Economics JAMES FEDERICO University of Rhode Island, B.S. Calvin Coolidge, M.A. Physical Education MRS. JOYCE FLETCHER Roger Williams General Hospital School of Nursing, R.N. University of Rhode Island, B.A. Biology, Physiology HOWARD FLORA San Francisco City College, A.A. University of San Francisco, B.S. University of Connecticut, M.A., C.A.G.S. Reading MRS. ELIZABETH GODOMSKY Connecticut College for Women, B.A.; M.A. English GEORGE J. HUETTL University of Wisconsin, B.S., M.A. Modern European History, U.S. History MRS. SARAH R. KRAUSE University of California at Riverside, B.A. Guidance 9 MISS NANCY PERRONE Bryant College, B.S. Commercial Subjects F. BRADFORD PRIDE University of Rhode Island, A.B., M.S. Commercial Subjects MRS. LEE ROSSI Central Missouri State College, B.M.E. Music GEORGE H. ROUTHIER Providence College, A.B. Rhode Island College, M.A.T. Mathematics THOMAS M. RYAN Brown University, A.B. English MARIO G. SABATINI Providence College, A.B. Middlebury College, M.A. Italian, French CHARLES J. SABUKEWICZ University of Rhode Island, B.A., M.A. English ARTHUR M. SACCO Brown University, B.A. Chemistry ROBERT B. SPARGO Boston University, B.M. Music SAUL J. STEINER Norwich University, B.A. Suffolk University, M.A. English DAVID STEPHENSON University of Rhode Island, A.B. English JOSEPH F. TERRANOVA Holy Cross College, A.B. Rhode Island College, M.Ed. Latin, Italian 10 JOHN THOMPSON University of Rhode Island, A.B. Problems of Democracy, Current Affairs MRS. GERALDINE C. VISGILIO Trinity College, B.A. Columbia University, M.A. French RAYMOND WRIGHT, JR. University of Rhode Island, B.S. Bookkeeping, Accounting Baseball Coach BEHIND THE SCENES MRS. ANN MARIE BLANCHET Office Secretary MRS. RUTH C. FAIOLA Guidance Secretary MRS. EDITH B. JACOBSON Office Secretary MRS. HELEN OUDERKIRK Library Assistant MRS. ESTER SPRENGLEMEYER Library Assistant MRS. HELEN WEBB, R.N. School Nurse 11 THOMAS PAUL GINGERELLA Tom” Noble by birth yet nobler by deeds. Band 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Seminars 3; Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest 2; Honor Roll 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class President 4; Yearbook Staff, Clerical Editor 4; Elks Leadership Award 4. We can now look back on the twelve years that have passed. Whether our memories are pleasant, adverse or indifferent, they have been the products of our own doing. However, it is imperative for us not to dwell on the past, but to contemplate the future. Remember, that an individual is not just a marionette on the omniscient strings of fate but a being capable of creating a society that will benefit ourselves and our posterity; therefore the betterment of mankind is the responsibility of each of us. Our tasks will not be easy, but with perserverence, we will find that the guiding light will be understanding; the way will be work; and the accomplishment will be inner peace. THOMAS P. GINGERELLA President, Class of 1969 ROGER THOMAS SHEA Roger” Greatness lies not in being strong but in the right use of strength. Class Vice-President 4; Prom Committee 4; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross County 2. ELLEN KREISCHER BARTON Ellen” A daughter of the gods, divinely tall and most divinely fair. Class Secretary 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3; Social Chairman 2; Pep Club 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 2, 3; U.R.I. Seminars 4; Yearbook Staff, Business Editor 4; G.A.A. 2, 4; Library Aide 4; Honor Roll 2 3- BARBARA ELIZABETH QUINTAL Barrie” A smile that spreads sunshine. Belltones 4; Choir 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses Club 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Queen 3, Class Secretary 2; Class Social Chairman 3; Class Treasurer 4; Seminar 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; Twirlers 2; Cheerleader 3, 4. DEBORAH ANN WILLS Willsie” Man has his will, but woman has her way. Social Chairman 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Yearbook Staff, Photography Editor 4; Barker 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; Ticket Seller 3, 4. 14 KATHRYN JEAN AIELLO Kathie Softly speak and sweetly smile! Pep Club 2, 3; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Barker 2; Prom Committee 3, 4. DAVID ANTHONY ALFIERO Alfie What should a man do but be merry? BRENDA LEE ALGIERE “Brenda A dark-haired girl with a merry air, she will be welcome anywhere. Pep Club 3, 4; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Barker 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Choir 4; Prom Committee 4; Usherette 4. MARTHA LEE ALGIERE “Martha III speak to thee in silence. Pep Club 3; Future Nurses Club 4; Honor Roll 3. RAE-ANN ALGIERE Rae-Ann Whose little body lodged a mighty mind. National Honor Society 3; Honor Roll 2, 3; Typing Awards 2, 3, 4. DAVID KEITH ARTIGAS Dave The good times outnumber the bad. Sports Fishing Club 3; Track 2; Soccer 2. RICHARD JAMES ASTEN Rich Always in the vicinity of fun. Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Soccer 2; Choir 2; Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2. MARILYN JEAN AZZINARO Azzi Beautiful in form and feature. Cheerleader 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Barker 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 2; G.A.A. 2; Usherette 3. 15 JUNE LEE BITGOOD Junebug” Cheeriulnes is the sunshine of life. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Library Aide 4. WENDY JEAN BLAIR Wendy’ She smiled and the shadows departed. FRANKLIN EDWARD BARKER Frank” Ah! Happy years! Once more who would not be a boy! DENNIS LENIER BEDGOOD Dennis He makes the most of the best and the least of the worst. Band 3; Track 2. RACHEL CHRISTINE BIBBY Rach The meek shall inherit the earth. Future Nurses Club 4; Library Aide 4. GEORGE JOHN BAUERLE George Know thyself. Honor Roll 3. HANNAH EMILIA BENOIT Transfer from Bacon Academy Hannah In youth and beauty wisdom is but rare. Student Council 2; Cheerleader 2; Beltones 4; Choir 1, 3; Prom Committee 3; English Award 3; Ivy Leaf 2, 3. ANNA MARIE BILBY Anna Act gently, speak softly. Future Nurses Club 3; Choir 2; Secretary of Distributive Education 3. 16 PRUDENCE GERALYN BUCKLEY Prudy” Your wit makes others witty. Homeroom Representative 2; Student Council 3, President 4; Pep Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Barker 2; Yearbook Staff, Assistant Business Editor 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 2; Honor Roll 3; G.A.A. 2, Vice-President 3, 4; Newspaper Correspondent 3; Delegate to the Northeastern States Citizenship Conference 3. JAMES HUE BURGIE Burgie” Mirth, admit me to they crew. Band 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 4. JOHN PATRICK BOYLE •John ’ A happy man am I. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. JOHN RUSSELL BRENNAN John’ IF'e know what we are but know not what we may be. Soccer 2; Cross Country 2. LINDA EVELYN BROWN Linda” Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are. KAY FRANCES CAHOON Kay” A shy face is better than a forward heart. Future Nurses Club 4. DONALD LEE CAMPBELL Don” Silence is more eloquent than words. LAWRENCE PETER BROOKS Larry” Speak of me as I am. Band 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3, 17 MARGARET CAPALBO Capibble” In beauty as the first of May. Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 3; Homeroom Representative 2, 3; Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4. STEPHEN GIACOMO CAPIZZANO Cap” Force is of brutes, but honor is of man. Basketball 2, 3, Captain 4; Track 4. STEPHEN JOSEPH CASTAGNARO Steve” A merry heart doeth good like medicine. RICHARD GEORGE CHAMPLAIN Marti” Men should be what they seem. Choir 2, 3; Prom Committee 2. LOUIS ROBERT CHERENZIA Louie” Some credit in being jolly. Cross Country 2. BRUCE GERHARD CHESTER Bruce” Worry not, there's time enough for that. SANDRA LEE CHIARADIO Sandy” The beautiful are never desolate. Pep Club 2; Prom Committee 2, 3; G.A.A. 2; Twirler 3. FRANCIS ANTHONY CHRISTINA Franny” I am a man, nothing that is human do I think unbecoming in me. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria Crew 3. 18 DONNA LOUISE CILLINO “Cellini A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Homeroom Representative 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Vearbook Staff 4; Usherette 3. LOUIS JOSEPH CIMALORE Louis” Silence is the mother of truth. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Lincoln Filene Citizenship Award; Honor Roll 3. WILLIAM DAVIS CLARKE •Bill” An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. Sports Fishing Club 2, 3. DAVID JOHN COFONE Dave” Life is a jest and all things show it. Baseball 3, 4; Honor Roll 2. GAIL LEE COLLINS Gail Happy go lucky and nice. Future Nurses Club 4. HENRY BURTON COLLINGS Henry Through zeal knowledge is gotten. Football 2; Golf 4; U.R.I Seminars 4. ELAINE ANNE MARIE COMFORTI Elaine My heart is like a singing bird. Future Nurses 4; Co-op 4. RICHARD JOSEPH COMFORTI Rich Character is destiny. Football 2, 3; Baseball 2. 19 DUNCAN CHISHOLM CONNELL, JR. Duncan Among the faithless, faithful only he. Pep Band 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Dixieland Band 2, 3; Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 4. LISA ANN COON Lee” Whafs the use of worrying? G.A.A. 2. PETER MICHAEL DePERRY Pete The mildest manners with the bravest mind. Sport Fishing Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Seminars 2. LEO JAMES DeBARTOLO Leo Give me time, give me time. Band 2, 3; Stage Band 3; Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4. MICHAEL DAY DIEKMANN Transfer from Pennsylvania Mike” Our thoughts and conduct are our own. BONNIE JANE DiGANGI Bonnie” Too fair to worship, too divine to love. Pep Club 2, 3; Future Nurses 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3. SUSAN MARY DiGREGORIO Assunta Reproof on her lip, but smile in her eye. Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 4. ARTHUR OLIVER DIONNE, III Arthur” Born for succes he seemed, with grace to win, with heart to hold. Honor Roll 2. JOHN JOSEPH DIPOLLINO Dip” A merry heat goes all the way. Sports Fishing Club 4; Football Manager 2. LEO CHARLES DOTOLO Lee” High art alone is eternal. Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2; Homeroom Representative 3, 4; Yearbook, Co-Art Editor 4; Barker Staff, Art Editor 2, 3; Choir 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 4. BETTY CAROLYN DUDA Zipp” The gods help them that help themselves. Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 4. KATHY ANN EDGAR ■Kathy” Many things difficult to design prove easy in performance. Student Council 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 3; Future Teachers 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. JUNE ELIZABETH EKERMAN Transfer from New York June Bug” Know her for five minutes— remember her for a lifetime. Future Teachers Club 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Belltones 4; Choir 3, 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; Library Aide 3. 21 JOANNE DONNA ELIAS Jo” A smile, a greeting for all. Future Teachers Club 3. DEBORAH RUTH FALCONE Debbie” A quiet personality and a cheerful smile. Pep Club 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Prize Speaking 3. LOUIS JOSEPH FALCONE Louis” Art is indeed not the bread the wine of life. Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2; Yearbook Staff, Co-Art Editor 4; Barker Staff 2; Choir 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Seminars 4. ROSE MARIE FRINK Rose” Quiet and unassuming. Honor Roll 3. ANGELA MARIE GABRIELLE Angie” Comes the spring with all its splendor. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4. THOMAS FRANCIS GALLO Gales” Sports Fishing Club 3; Basketball 2; Cafeteria Crew 2, 3, 4; Co-op 4; Distributive Education, President 4. CONNIE JANE GATHEN Connie” That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers. Pep Club 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, President 4; Honor Roll 3. ROGER WESLEY GARDNER Roger” A youth to fortune and fame unknown. Band 2, 3; Stage Band 2; Honor Roll 2, 3. 22 BRAD WILFERD GAVITT “Brad ' Silence is the one great art of conversation. Band 3, 4; Sports Fishing Club 4; Football 3. SUSAN JANE GAVITT Su2ie” Efficiency makes the world go ’round. Band 2, 3, 4; New England and Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Barker 2, 3; Belltones 2; National Honor Society 3; Gregg Typing Award 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. SUSAN KENYON GAVITT Susan K. Her kindness wins her many friends. Pep Club 3, 4; Yearbook 4; Choir 4. NANCY LEE GENCARELLA Nancy” What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. Future Teachers 3; Honor Roll 3. ROSEMARIE GENCARELLA Ree” Her beauty makes this vault a feasting presence full of light. Pep Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff, Photographer 4; Barker 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Courts 2, 3, Sophomore Queen; Ticket Seller 3, 4. ROBERT DAVID GENT Bobby” They come bigger, not better. Basketball 2. DONALD LOUIS GENTILE Don” The gods are on the side of the strong. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Track 2, 3; Honor Roll 3. JILL BARBARA GERSTEN Jill” Always say it with a smile. Future Nurses Club 3; Future Teachers Club 3; Barker 2; Prom Committee 3. 23 ROBERT JOHN GERVASINI Bobby” Age cannot wither him, nor custom stale his infinite variety. Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. NATALIE JEAN GORDON Nat- 7’0 jours gate! Tou jours gate! Pep Club 3; Future Teachers Club 3, President 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Barker 2, 3; Belltones 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Seminars 3, 4; Latin Award 2; Honor Roll 3; Newspaper Correspondent 2, 3, 4. ROSEANNE MARIA GREAVES Roseanne” Speech is silver, silence is golden. Belltones 4; Choir 3, 4; Seminars 4; Honor Roll 3. MICHAEL LOUIS GUARINO Cheech” It takes a tall man to know what's going on in the world. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Prom Committee 3, 4. JOHN MAXWELL GOURLAY John Youth comes but once in a lifetime. Co-op 4 . KENNETH ROBERT GREGORY Kenny” Ability wins us the esteem of true men. Class President 3; Homeroom Representative 2; Prom Committee 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. GARY JAMES GULINO Gary He is truly hap by who makes others nappy. Football 2, 3, 4. THOMAS JOSEPH GOMES Gomze” Success will crown his efforts. Barker 2, 3; Seminars 4; Honor Roll 3. 24 MARY LOUISE HALL Mary Lou” Prom Committe 2, 3; Office Work 3; Library Aide 4. MARTHA JANE HARRIS Marf” I'd be a butterfly, born in a bower, where roses, and It Hies and violeti meet. Student Council 3, Secretary 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff, Literary Editor 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. KAREN LEIGH HERZOG Karen” Ability is a wonderful thing —but its value is greatly enhanced by dependability. Barker 2; Prom Committee 2; Honor Roll 2, 3. ALAN GARDNER HILL Al” An honest man's the noblest wokk of God. Track 2, 3. FAYE DEBORAH HINES ’’Faye” I agree with no man's opinion; I have some of my own. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Choir 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 4. JOSEPH JAMES IACOI ”Joe” The more one fools, the more one laughs. Basketball 2, 4; Football Manager 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4. MICHAEL TAYLOR JAYE Mike His horns make dents in his halo. Cafeteria Crew 3, 4. WILLIAM MICHAEL JENKINS Bill” Why will men worry themselves so? 25 JANE ELIZABETH KEARNEY Transfer from Saint Bernards Jane Fashioned so slenderly, young and so fair. Yearbook 4; Prom Committee 4. ANDREW EDWARD KEENA Andy It's all in a day’s work. Co-op 4. DEBORAH WHITNEY KELLEY Debbie High erected thoughts seated in a heart full of courtesy. Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 4; Latin Award 2. KAREN ANN KELLY Karen” How far that litle candle throws her beam. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses Club 4; Honor Roll 3; Prom Committee 2, 4. a DONNA MARIE KEMPPI Donna Her motto is kindness and good will. CAROL ANN KING Carol” What is lovely never dies. Homeroom Representative 2; Pep Club 2, 3; Future Teachers 3; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 3- JUDITH EMELIA KEARNEY Transfer from Saint Bernards Judy” She moves like a goddess, she looks like a queen. Prom Committe 4; Yearbook 4. f CORLISS MARIE KINMAN Corliss” Virtue is, indeed, its own reward. Pep Club 3; Future Teachers 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Choir 3; G.A.A. 4. 26 ELIZABETH CLARK KIRBY '‘Libby” She seems quiet to those who do not know her. Cheerleader 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committees 2, 3, 4; Seminars 4; Usherette 3. DEBORAH MARY LARKIN ’Debbie” Sports, to some, is the comencement of life. G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. ELIZABETH CHAMPLIN LATHROP Betsy So rare is the union of wisdom and beauty. Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2; Yearbook Staff, Co-Editor 4; Belltones 2, 3; Prom Committee 3, 4; U.R.I. Seminars 3; National Honor Society 3; Latin Award 2; National Merit 4; Chemistry Team 2. ERMANDO JESSE LEONETTI Mondo” A jolly disposition and a carefree mind. Band 2, 3, 4; Sports Fishing Club 4; Football 2, 3, 4. JOHN HENRY LOOMIS John” A man of quiet intelligence. Honor Roll 2, 3. LINDA PHYLLIS LUNGHI Lungee” would only believe in a god that knows how to dance. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. VALERIE ANN LUTHER Val” Radiant with gladness, warm with a winning smile. Pep Club 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4; Future Nurses Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 2; Seminars 4; G.A.A. 2. 27 ANGELO JOHN LUZZI Luzz Zealous, yet modest. Honor Roll 2. JOAN ELIZABETH MacDONALD Joni Wild spirit moving everywhere. Homeroom Representative 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Barker 2, 3; Prom Committe 2, 4; Prom Court 2; Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest 2, 3, 4, Third Place 2; Prize-Speaking 3. ROBERT LAWRENCE MARR Robert Give thy thoughts no tongue. Honor Roll 3- AMELIA LOUISE McANDREW Transfer from Prout Memorial High School Amy A lovely lady garmented in light from her own beauty. Yearbook Staff, Photographer 4; Prom Committee 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4. MARGARET MARY LUZZI Margaret Happiness belongs to those who are contented. Pep Club 3, 4; Barker 2. DIANE ELISE MARCOTTE Diane Manners are the happy ways of doing things. Honor Roll 2. KENNETH CAPRON MARTIN Ken- 50 much is a man worth as he esteems himself. Sport Fishing Club 3. MICHAEL JAMES McGUIRE Lenny A good sport is never out of place. Band 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Dixieland Band 2, 3, 4; Footbal 2, 3, 4. 28 PATRICIA LOUISE McQUADE Paf Your presence is a blessing, your friendship is a truth. Pep Club 2, 3; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. RUSSELL ALGER MYERS Russ A man that hath friends must show himself friendly. Pep Band 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Dixieland Band 4; Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 3, 4. DALE LOUISE MILLER Dale Her ways are the ways of pleasantness. Office Work 4; Library Aide 4. NICHOLAS JAMES MUNTIMURI Nick A tower of strength. Band 2, 3; Student Council Vice-President 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Cafeteria Crew 4. MAURICE JOSEPH MURPHY Murf Life is not life at all without delight. Soccer 4. MICHAEL ANTHONY NARDONE Michael” If words were golden coins, he'd be a millionaire. Homeroom Representative 2; Student Council 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Barker 2, Advertising Manager 3; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 3; Library Aide 4. 29 LYNN DEE OLSON Lindy” Neatness is the crowning grace of womanhood. Prom Committee 3. JANET MARIE PAGE Janet” And feel that I am happier than I know. CAROL ANNE PALADINO Carol” The enduring elegance of female friendship. Twirling 2, Captain 3; Stage Band 2, 3, 4; Dixieland Band 3; Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2, 4; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4. CHARLES EDWARD PANCIERA Charlie” Delight is to him. PAULA ANN PARISI Paula” Hap pines seems made to be shared. Office Work. LEAH ELIZABETH PARRILLA Leah” Hope for the best, get ready for the worst, and take whatever comes along. Future Teachers 3, 4; Honor Roll 3. KAREN-JO PECKHAM Karen” Toil is the sire of fame. Barker 2, News Editor 3; Guidance Work 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. JOHN JOSEPH PELT Met” Life is too interesting to take seriously. Baseball 2, 3; Cafeteria Crew 4. 30 ANITA PHILLIPS Anita” They look into the beauty of thy mind, and that they measure by thy deeds. Yearbook Staff 4; Barker 2, 3; Seminars 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest 2, 3; Prize Speaking 3; Model Legislature 2. ELSIE JEAN PICCOLO Jean As true as I live. Office Work. DANIEL ALBERT PUCCI Dan It is better to be small and shine than to be big and cast a shadow. Football 2, 3, 4. DAVID FRANCIS RAUHALA Dave The young are slaves to dreams. Projectionist Staff 3, 4. ALBERT EDWARD REYNOLDS AI As funny as I can. MICHAEL RHODES Dusty A man not perfect, but of heart so high. Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Sports Fishing Club 3, 4; Cafeteria Crew 4. DEBORAH ANN ROBERTSON Debbie For her, song is all the joy of life. Pep Club 2, 3; New England Solo and Ensemble 2; Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2; Belltones 2, 3; Choir 2, 3; Prom Committee 2. I BETTE JEAN ROSE Bette A tender heart; a will inflexible. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses 2, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. 31 LINDA CAROL RUTLEDGE Linda They who are pleased themselves must always please. MICHAEL EMMETT SALERNO Mike The unexamined life is not worth living. CAROL LEE SAMMATARO Sam Let none falter who thinks she is right. Student Council 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff, Photographer 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 2; Usherette 3. ANTHONY EDWARD SCAGLIONE Scag Nothing is little to him that feels it with great reponsibility. Class President 2; Honor Roll 2, 3; Football 2, 3, Co-captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, Co-captain 4; National Honor Society 3. STEVEN ARTHUR RUZZO Steve In the hearts of men—a man; in the hearts of women— a conqueror. Student Council 4; Basketball 2; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, Co-Captain 4. LINDA CHRISTINE SAM I AGIO Linda She hath a daily beauty in her life. Prom Committee 3, 4. MARY AGNES SAUER Mae Take life too seriously, and what is it worth? Pep Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Barker Fashion Editor 2, 3; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3. SALVATORE SCAVELLO Sal Everything comes if a man will only wait. 32 LINDA SUSAN SCHAUER Linda Moderation, the noblest gift of heaven. PAULA ANNETTE SCIBILIO Paula Like champagne, she sparkles. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Future Nurses Club, Vice-President 4. SHARON LOUISE SCROGGINS Sharon Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Pep Club 3; Future Teachers Club 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Barker 2. DENIS JOHN SELVIDIO Denis He that is of merry heart hath a continuing feast. LOUIS PAUL SELVIDIO Louie Life is a wonderful game. BETTY MARIE SERVIDIO Betty grow old learning something new every day. Band 2, 3; Future Teachers 3, 4; Barker 2; Prom Committee 4; Seminars 2, 3; Honor Roll 2, 3. GLORIA JEAN SIMONE Gloria Her quietness hides her noble character. Prom Court 3; Office Work 4. MICHAEL SINGER Mike Who so would be a man, must be a non-conformist. 33 PETER GERARD SISSON ’’Peter' A man of few words. Choir 2, 3. DONNA JEAN SOMPI Donna” Sincerity is present in her smile. Homeroom Representative 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Future Nurses Club 4; Barker 2; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4. JOHN ANDREW SPOSATO Skinny” An innocent look can hide much devilry Sports Fishing Club 4; Track 2, 3, 4. KATHRYN JEAN STELLITANO ’’Kathy A smile for every girl and two for every hoy. Cheerleader, Co-captain 3, Captain 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Future Nurses Club 4; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Barker 2, 3; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; U.R.I. Seminars 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, Secretary 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; Newspaper Correspondent 4. JANICE MAUREEN SOMERSET Janice” Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Student Council 2, 3; Pep Club 2; Future Teachers Club 3, Vice-President 4; Yearbook Staff, Co-editor 4; Barker 2, Business Manager 3; Honor Roll 2, 3; UJU. Seminars 3; G.A.A. 4; Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest 2, 3, 4; Chemistry Team 2; National Honor Society 3; Newspaper Correspondent 3; Usherette 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Library Aide 4. SANDRA LEE SPARGO Sandy Style is the dress of thought. Yearbook Photographer 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Seminars 4; Choir 2, 3; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 3- EMILY SUSAN SPRENGLEMEYER Em” Manner, not gold, is a woman's best adornment. Pep Club 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Prom Court 3; Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest 2; Honor Roll 2, 3. JAMES JOHN STEVERMAN Jay” A face with gladness over spread. Basketball 4; Golf 2, 4; Cafeteria Crew 3, 4. 34 BONNIE JEAN STRACHAN Bonnie Pretty and well-dressed— a pleasure to look at. Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 2, 3; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4. JUDITH MARY SZYMANSKI Judy There is nothing so popular as goodness. Honor Roll 2, 3; Pep Club 3; Future Nurses 2, 4; Choir 3. LAWRENCE JOSEPH THIBAULT, III Larry Always be definite, more or less. STEPHEN DAY THOMPSON Steve Whatever he did was done with so much ease, in him alone 'twas natural to please. JOHN TREBISACCI Treb Livelier than life. Prom Committee 4; Football 2, 3; Baseball 4; Cafeteria Crew 4. CATHLEEN ELLEN TURANO Cathy Art is the child of nature. Yearbook Staff 4; Barker 2, 3; Prom Committee 2, 3; Honor Roll 2. 35 KATHERINE TEN EYCK UTTER Katie” A constant friend is a thing rare and hard to find. Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Prom Committee 2, 3, 4; Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest 3, 4; Honor Roll 3. CHARLES EDWARD VACCA Charlie One must love the sport above the prize. Class Vice President 2; Football 2, 3, Co-captain 4; Track 2, 3, 4. ERNEST JOSEPH VACCA Butch Merrily, merrily, shall I live now. Homeroom Representative 3; Golf 3, 4; Football Manager 3, 4. GERARD VENTRESCA Gerard” A quiet man never regrets his words. Football 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4. ERNEST ANTHONY VETELINO Ernie He has a laugh all his own. Yearbook 4; Barker 2, 3; Prom Committee 4; U.R.I. Seminars 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. JACQUELYN MARIE WEBB Jackie” Music is the thing of the world that I love most. Pep Band 4; Band 2, 3, 4; New England and Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Barker 2; Belltones 2, 4; Prom Committee 4; G.A.A. 2. TONI JOY WEIN Toni” Happines is the sure road to success. Homeroom Representative 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. LOLA JANE WILCOX Lola” Silence is more eloquent than words. Future Nurses 2, 3. 36 JOHN CHARLES WINNICKI John Hold infinity in the palm of your hand. Honor Roll 2, 3; National Honor Society 3; Latin Award 2; Rcnesselear Math and Science Award 3; Choir 2. DONNA LYNN WOOD Donna The light of love, the purity of grace. Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Stage Band 3, 4; New England and Rhode Island Solo and Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Future Teachers 3, Secretary 4; Yearbook 4; Bell tones 3; Prom Committee 3, 4; G.A.A. 3, 4; Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest 3; Rhode Island and New England All State Band 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 4; Barker Poetry Contest 2. CHARLES WRIGHT Charley” He is truly an honest man. Band 2; Stage Band 2; Track 2. WENDY ANN WRIGHT Wendy Laugh and the world can't get a word in edgewise. Honor Roll 3. LINDA JEANNE YOUNG Linda W hat ever will be will be. Yearbook 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. ROBERT PETER ZERBARINI Bob Getting fun out of life is just a matter of living it. CLASS WILL We, Mary Sauer and June Ekerman, of sound mind, not body, leave the best months of the year, May and June, to any Junior who has some better ones. I, Anita Phillips, leave all my old unfilled-out college applications to Mrs. Faiola. We, Dennis Bedgood and Brad Gavitt, do hereby leave this school, period. I, Linda Young, leave my nickname, ''Fathead,” to anyone worthy of it. We, Wendy Wright and Stephen Thompson, hereby leave to Mr. Routhier all of the notes that we have accumulated throughout the year in hopes that he will enjoy them as much as we did. I, Natalie Gordon, do hereby bequeath to the language department my French accent. We, Donna Cillino and Prudy Buckley, leave our early morning hideout to anyone who can dodge the rat patrol. We, Rose Frink and Linda Money penny, do leave to Westerly High School and to Mr. Corbett, all the things that he let us get away with. We, Katie Utter, Betsy Lathrop, and John Winnicki, the only Senior Latin students, leave to next year’s Fun IV” students the ability to talk Mr. Terranova out of doing Latin. We, Kathy Stellitano, Margaret Capalbo, and Barrie Quintal, do hereby leave out ability to see a local policeman, go to New London and the Midland Mall while skipping school, and go to Burger Chef's and Cap's during school time without getting caught to any underclassmen who have the courage to try it. I, Margaret Luzzi, do hereby leave my gym suit to whoever stole it. I, Gary Gulino, will leave my sideburns to anyone who can grow them. We, Charlie Vacca, and Anthony Scaglione, leave Frank Crandall, Dave Toth, and Albert Savge our ulcers. We, Joe Iacoi and Ernie Vacca, leave our roles as managers to any capable underclassmen who think they can handle them. I, Michael Jave, leave Mr. Poniatowski to James Sminkey and Charles Tisch in hopes that they will get along with him as well as I did. We, Linda Rutledge and Janet Page leave our ice cream sandwiches to Mr. Pride. We, Judy Szymanski and Deborah Falcone, do hereby will out physiology rabbits, Max and Herman, to any deserving Juniors. We, Bob Gervasini and Richard Asten, leave to anyone who wants it, out specialty of bailing lunches and and assemblies. I, Michael Guarino, do hereby will my nickname, Cheech,” and all of its derivitives to be locked up forever in the school vault, in the hopes that someone will finally call me by my first name. I, Elaine Comforti, do hereby will to my sister, Rosalyn Comforti, all the extra excuses for skipping gym. We, John Brennan and Lou Cherenzia, being of sound minds, do hereby leave our numerous parking violations, pink slips, and favorite place on the office bench to Billy Litke. Michael Diekmann, in accordance with a pact made with a toad, hereby wills his excited trolls to Sallie Lathrop and Alice. 1, Donna Wood, do hereby bequeath my beloved bassoon to my father, in hopes that he will find someone else to pawn it off on next year. We, Kathy Aiello and Brenda Algiere, do hereby will our locker in the alcove to any Juniors, hoping that they will enjoy pushing their way through the crowd as much as we did. We, Jill Gersten and Cathy Turano, hereby leave the privilege of being absent on the same day to whoever can get away with it. We, Tommy Gomes and Anita Phillips, leave our Music Art Appreciation course and Mrs. Miller forever. I, Arthur Dionne, leave to any student who is looking for trouble, physiology and French III. We, Michael Nardone, Ernie Vetelino, and Louis Falcone, leave our hiding place in the gym vent to anyone who has an aversion to parallel bars as we did. (Hear that, Scott Bliss?) We, Leah Parrilla, Betty Servidio, and Albert Reynolds, do hereby will our everchanging gossip seats in Mr. Routhier's class to any interested and qualified gossips. I, Edward Tapley, leave my hair and glasses to any blind and bald underclassman who wants some scenes.” I, Sal Scavello, do hereby leave my greasy sneakers to anyone brave enough to catch them. We, Paula Parisi, Kay Cahoon, and Rachel Bibby, do hereby leave our law class and all the laughs to any three girls who are nutty enough to take the course. I, Leo Dotolo, seldom of sound mind or body, will my knack of skipping study halls to go to the art room, to any future advanced art student who feels capable of giving and receiving as much grief as I aid. 38 I, John Dippolono, do will, to any worthy Junior, my back seat in Miss Despres’ English class, with the hopes that he will have as much fun and benefit as I did, while there. I, June Bitgood, do hereby will my superb nickname, Ribet,” to Mary Lee Capalbo in hopes that she will have as much fun with it as I did. I, Susan DiGregorio, leave Westerly High School my great understanding of Geometry. I, Larry Thibault, leave my pink socks and yellow pants, as well as all my other odd clothing, to anyone brave enough to wear them. We, Jean Piccolo and Paula Parisi, leave our wonderful U.S. History book, plus all the rotton luck we had in the course to Louis Conto. We, Judith Szymanski and Jacquelyn Webb, leave our seats in the auditorium to any two Junior girls who want them, provided that they are not already taken because of popularity. We, Karen Kelly, June Bitgood, and Sharon Scroggins, leave to any deserving underclassmen our one and only library table, which has shared in our many joys and sorrows, and by doing so has been endowed with our wisdom and experience. I, Katie Utter, do hereby leave my orange sneakers and unique gym suit to Miss Aho, in hopes that she can find someone who will take gym for the same reason I did — to show them off. I, Stephen DePerry, do hereby leave Miss Despres my sideburns, to Mr. Poniatowski my parking violations, and to the male faculty a total of 3,771 cigarette butts. We, Susan J. and Susan K., do hereby leave the teachers in peace with no further confusion. We, Mary Lou Hall, Linda Brown, and Wendy Wright, do hereby leave to Mr. Thompson the misery of not having us in his class anymore and the pleasure of keeping all of his Senior Scholastics. We, Elaine Comforti and Gail Collins, do hereby leave to Mr. Bartlett and Mr. Heany any future student who can come up with as many life troubles and psycological problems as we did. We, Brenda Algiere and Susan K. Gavitt, do hereby leave our twelve year friendship to any underclassmen. I, Lisa Coon, do hereby leave my fun, teasing, and all my cigar butts to Beth Myers, in hopes that she will enjoy them as much as I did. We, Ernest Vetelino, Albert Reynolds, and Michael Nardone, leave Miss Baruzzi’s sayings, Let’s be a little more adult about this,” and That I won’t buy,” to all of her future students. We, Dave Artigas and John Brennan, leave our yellow MG’s and our parking spaces in the teachers’ parking lot to any two Juniors who think they can talk themselves out of trouble better than we did. I, Betty Duda, leave to Cathy Shortman, Mr. Fallon’s remarks” in hopes that she will take them in as good a humor as I did. We, The Rejects”, leave our famous expression, What’s the scoop?” to those who can try and gather more scoops” than we did. We, Joanne Elias and Leyla Dagly, bequeath a pad of library passes to Mr. Huettl. I, Val Luther, do hereby will to Patty Burgie a bottle of Excedrin, as she will need it next year as President of the Pep Club. I, Corliss Kinman, will to any deserving Junior, my sunny disposition in Miss Baruzzi’s French class. I, Nick Muntimuri, leave to any unlucky boy on the football team, my sling, in hopes that he will not have to use it as often as I did. I, Debbie Kelly, leave to my sister, Kathy, my front seat in Miss Baruzzi’s French III class (if she ever gets there) in hopes that she will enjoy it as much as I did. We, June Ekerman and Donna Cillino, leave to any Junior girls (who want it) our favorite book, How to Cut a Class Without Getting Caught. I, Peter DePerry, hereby leave to any deserving Junior, the many broken test tubes in Advanced Chem-Phys. We, Bonnie DiGangi and Gail Collins, do hereby will to Miss Perrone any future students who can cause as much trouble and fool around in class as much as we did. I, Leo J. DeBartolo, of sound mind, but over sound body, do will to Ronnie P. Simer a bill for one (1) Christmas Cactus. We, Anna Bilby and Bonnie DiGangi, do hereby leave to Miss Aho, any future students who can have as many excuses for not taking gym as we did. We, Pat McQuade, Marf Harris, Barrie Quintal and Kathy Stellitano, do hereby leave our two black rabbits, Stokley and Carmichael, to any underclassmen crazy enough to take physiology. We, the Senior cheerleaders, do hereby leave all the great times we had this year obeying the rules (Ha, Ha) to the junior cheerleaders in hopes that they will have as much fun next year. I, Don The Toe” Gentile, of sound mind and body, do hereby will all the kicking responsibilities to Joe Felicetti. 39 CLASS HISTORY Three years ago, we the graduating class of 1969 entered Westerly High School as sophomores, awed by both the size of the school and the upperclassmen. We were determined to make our years here memorable by our achievements in athletic, scholastic, and social endeavors. We first established our active existence by electing our political leaders for our sophomore year. They were Anthony Scaglione, President; Charles Vacca, Vice-President; Barbara Qunital, Secretary; and Ellen Barton, Social Chairman. We elected Janice Somerset, Kathy Edgar, Carol Sammataro, and Donna Wood to help represent the student body by serving on the Student Council. Determined to prove our athletic prowess on the football field were Dan Pucci, Nick Muntimuri, Louis Cimalore, Peter DePerry, Louis Selvidio, Charlie Vacca, Don Gentile, Anthony Scaglione, Fred Green, Jerome Haberek, John Boyle, Mike McGuire, Rich Fontaine, Steve DePerry, Gary Gulino, Mike Guarino, and John Trebisacci. Further illustrating our sporting ability were Steve Capiz-zano and Jim Burgie who appeared on the basketball court. On the baseball diamond we found sophomores Nick Muntimuri, John Boyle, John Pelt, Pete DePerry, Ken Gregory, Frannie Christina, and Steve Ruzzo. The theme for our Sophomore Hop was Around the World in Eighty Days,” and the gym was tastefully decorated with flowery balloons and travel posters to perfectly correspond with the title. Surrounding our gracious queen, Rosemarie Gencarella, was her beauteous court consisting of Joan MacDonald, Marilyn Azzinaro, Ellen Barton, Prudence Buckley, Carol Sammataro, and Valerie Luther. Our long-awaited summer vacation slipped by much too rapidly in our opinion, and we entered Westerly High for the second time with much more confidence. The hallways were by then familiar to us and the teachers were old friends. Elected for our class officers were Kenneth Gregory, President; Thomas Gingerella, Vice-President; Ellen Barton, Secretary-Treasurer; and Barbara Quintal, Social Chairman. As Student Council Representatives we elected Janice Somerset, Prudence Buckley, Martha Harris, and Michael Nardone. Actively participating in sports were Jim Burgie, Richard Asten, Bob Gervasini, Ermando Leonetti, Scott Coulombe, Roger Shea, and Steve Ruzzo, who were additions to the football team from the preceding year. Again representing our Junior Class on the basketball court were Steve Capizzano and Jim Burgie. To cheer these athletes on to victory were Marilyn Azzinaro, Barbara Quintal, Elizabeth Kirby, and Kathy Stellitano, captain of the 1969 cheering squad. Twirlers selected from this class were Carol Paladino and Barbara Quintal. Skillfully playing on the diamond were Dave Cofone, Steve Ruzzo, John Boyle, Peter DePerry, Kenneth Gregory, Louis Cimalori, and Anthony Scaglione. As a result of the spring cheering tryouts, Margaret Capalbo was chosen to become a member of the squad. Twirlers selected from the Junior Class were Sandy Chiaradio and Carol Paladino, captain. We were fortunate to have seven members of our class qualify to belong to the National Honor Society. They were Rae-Ann Algiere, Anita Phillips, Elizabeth Lathrop, Karen Peckham, Susan J. Gavitt, Janice Somerset, and John Winnicki. Our great social event of the Junior Year took the shape of our first formal prom, Barefoot in the Park, for which we transformed the gym into a green park scene, complete with shrubbery, and a blue crepe-paper sky. Seated upon park benches was the queen's court, made up of Emily Sprenglemeyer, Mary Sauer, Rosemarie Gencerella, Sandra Spargo, Gloria Simone, and Ellen Barton. Crowned as our lovely queen was Barbara Quintal. Too soon the gloriously free and lazy days of summer passed. We entered the school realizing that our scholastic career was about to terminate. At last we were the all knowing, all powerful SENIOR CLASS. For the last time we elected class officers whom we knew would be responsible leaders. They were Thomas Gingerella, President; Roger Shea, Vice-President; Ellen Barton, Secretary; Deborah Wills, Social Chairman; and Barbara Quintal, Treasurer. Our Student Council representatives were Prudence Buckley, President; Nicholas Muntimuri, Vice-President; Martha Harris, Secretary, and Michael Nardone. As always, a large numBeTof boys trained by our coaching staff went out for football. Proving their dexterity under co-captains Charlie Vacca and Anthony Scaglione were Richard Asten, John Boyle, Jim Burgie, Scott Coulombe, Louie Cimalori, Don Gentile, Gary Gulino, Bob Gervasini, Mike Gurino, Ermando Leonetti, Mike McGuire, Nick Muntimuri, Dan Pucci, Roger Shea, and Steve Ruzzo with Joe Iacoi and Ernie Vacca as managers. Following basketball captain Steve Capizzano into many victories were Jim Burgie, and Jay Steverman. The time left in our Senior Year is quickly diminishing, and we are finding ourselves involved in so many activities that there is barely time to stop and take notice of how short our high school years actually were. We are now exchanging our senior pictures with the many friends that we have made during our years here. We are now looking forward to those activities which our Senior Year warrants. Preparations are being made for our Senior Prom which will be held in March off school grounds. We are beginning to look toward Senior Week which includes our picnic and banquet and which terminates with our long anticipated graduation. This will mark the start of a whole new era in our lives, and, whether we look ahead with expectation or with anxiety, we will always be able to look back to our years at Westerly High School as forever precious. MARTHA J. HARRIS Sord, 511 ,n ?w,' l c te� v •c OW s«ibi ;o Hift .•.JK •an A ♦hc iA «t ce o t£ 6 $«| k«� SUPERLATIVES MOST ALL AROUND B. Quintal, R. Shea BEST PERSONALITY N. Muntimuri, V. Luther MOST ATHLETIC C. Vacca, C. Gathen MOST TALKATIVE MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED M. Nardone, N. Gordon A. Scaglione, E. Lathrop CLASS CLOWN F. Christina, P. Buckley 45 NICEST SMILE A. Gabrielle, G. Gulino CLASS ARTIST C. Turano, L. Dotolo CUTEST B. Gervasini, M. Sauer NEATEST E. Barton, K. Gregory CLASS FLIRTS S. Coulombe, A. Gabrielle BEST DRESSED S. Spargo, T. Gallo CUTEST DIMPLES J. Steverman, C. Sammataro CLASS DEVILS M. Murphy, P. Buckley 46 MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT K. Stellitano, D. Pucci MOST GULLIBLE D. Pucci, P. Scibilio CLASS APPLE POLISHERS M. McGuire, K. Stellitano CLASS MUSICIANS D. Wood, R. Myers QUIETEST L. Cimacore, D. Robertson MOST INDIVIDUAL M. Harris, M. Singer 47 BEST LOOKING M. Azzinaro, S. Ruzzo FRIENDLIEST D. Wills, S. Capizzano Nothin’ says lovin’ like somethin from the oven. I forgot to read my Hai Karate instructions. But I use a dandruff shampoo! First day on the job and Mrs. Beam’s already locked me in. But Mrs. Algiere, the lining goes on the inside! I just don’t fit in. 48 Oh, well, straight A s again. 4 ! % ' BAND First Row: S. Gavitt, J. Webb, S. Winchester, D. Wood, D. Leonetti, R. Lataille, M. Murano. 2nd Row: D. Connell, P. Dessillier, J. Courchaine, W. Smythe, K. Dunn, G. Capablo, S. Gingerella, K. Gavitt, A. Furst, F. Corina, D. Bedgood, M. Turco. 3rd Row: K. Brennan, L. Manfred, R. Greaves, R. Rhodes, B. Gavitt, K. Manfred, C. Brayman, T. Valliere, M. Rhodes, P. Warner, R. Myers, D. Maclean, C. Moody, S. Martin, W. Hill, M. Young, E. Leonetti, M. McGuire, F. Rcalini, L. Brooks. STAGE BAND 50 1st Row: S. Winchester, M. Turco, M. Marino, R. Lataille, S. Gingerella, W. Smythe, D. Connell. 2nd Row: M. McGuire, L. Brooks, F. Realini, D. Wood. Standing: R. Greaves, R. Rhodes, C. Brayman, L. Manfred, S. Martin, P. Warner, W. Hill, R. Myers, C. Moody, D. Leonetti, C. Paladino, W. Young. PEP BAND 1st Row: C. Moody, S. Martin, R. Greaves, C. Brayman, F. Pendola, D. Leonetti, D. Wood, S. Winchester, J. Webb. 2nd Row: W. Smythe, G. Capalbo, P. Warner, R. Myers, M. Marino, R. Lataille, F. Realini, D. Connell. BANNER CARRIERS MAJORETTE M. Moosey and A. Celico. Donna Wood. 51 CHOIR 1st Row: D. Lima, K. Wilcox, M. Capalbo, R. Jordan, P. Jenkins, N. Harkness, D. St. Germain, M. Mixie. 2nd Row: B. Quintal, L. Cofone, D. Wetmore, M. Harman, K. Sisco, D. Allen, C. Lanphear, N. Lanphere, P. Staplin, M. Tucker. 3rd Row: G. Grout, D. Staplin, L. Smith, D. Leonetti, A. Conklin, M. Magowan, G. Brown, M. Capalbo, F. Mitchell, D. DePcrry, J. Ekerman, C. King. 4th Row: C. Sanders, S. Gavitt, B. Algiere, J. Marino, K. Manning, J. Sanders, R. Greaves. 3th Row: f. Clarke, M. Sullivan, N. Gordon, M. Best, S. Powers, A . Kurd ziel, R. Booth. BELLTONES 1st Row: G. Grout, D. Staplin, K. Wilcox, P. Staplin, B. Quin- Ekerman, N. Gordon. 4th Row: R. Greaves, H. Benoit, J. Webb, tal, L. Cofone. 2nd Row: D. Leonetti, M. Harman, N. Lanphere, J. Petrie. G. Brown, E. Smith. 3rd Row: C. Saunders, K. Manning, J. 52 EDITORS B 6 T 5 r s + £ X I A I M 5 I c £ klTCRARY m R T H A O YY - CltAKAL TD£B13I photosr.aphV STAFF 1st Row: P. Scibilio, B. Algiere, K. Stellitano, S. K. Gavitt, J. Bitgood. 2nd Row: C. Kinman, K. Utter, J. Kearney, E. Vetelino. 3rd Row: N. Gordon, M. Nardone, P. McQuade. 4th Row: J. Webb, R. Psimer, L. DeBartoIo. FUTURE TEACHERS 1st Row: K. Koch; C. King, Treasurer; J. Somerset, Vice-President; N. Gordon, President; D. Wood, Secretary; J. Foote; N. Dionne. 2nd Row: C. Gomes; N. Harkness; K. Gaccione; D. Vuono; L. McGouran; C. Desantis; D. Scionti. 3rd Row: M. Capalbo, K. Stellitano; E. Perra; D. Champlin; J. Pragluski; R. Abruzze; A. Conklin; M. Capalbo. 4th Row: J. Giorno; C. Peduzzi; L. Clarke; M. Melanson; R. Jordan; L. Dagley; J. Page. 3th Row: S. Blanchard; J. Marino; J. Bitgood; B. Algiere; J. Elias; K. Aiello; R. Cushing; S. Payne. 6th Row: A. Cahoon; K. Kin-man; K. Utter; A. Gervasini; P. Buckley. MRS. BUFFUM Advisor FUTURE NURSES 1st Row: L. Mayne; P. Burgie; K. Cahoon; M. Algiere; M. Capalbo; D. Sompi. 2nd Row: K. Stellitano; B. Quintal; B. Rose, President; V. Luther; P. Scibilio, Vice-President; R. Brayman; R. Zanella. 3rd Row: G. Collins; E. Comforti; J. Murphy; J. Ciocca; D. Cillino; R. Bibby. 4th Row: C. Woll; A. Algiere; D. Falcone; J. Syzmanski. Missing: L. Lunghi, Secretary-Treasurer. 56 MRS. ALGIERE Advisor LIBRARY AIDES 1st Row: M. Hall, C. Taylor, K. Cahoon, C. Turano, M. Magowan, M. Capalbo, D. Vcntilato. 2nd Row: J. Somerset, E. Barton, L. Dotolo, M. Panciera, M. Nardone, I. Bitgood, S. Scroggins, R. Bibby. Missing. A. Me Andrew, D. Miller. CO-OP Seated: E. Comforti, A. Keena, T. Gallo, J. Ahr, A. Bilby. Standing: J. Gourlay, J. Comforti, M. Tetlow, J. Hodis, S. Faiola. 57 U 0 � 0 P-h-« £NIORS 1st Row: D. Gentile, G. Gulino, D. Pucci, C. Vacca, A. Scaglione, S. Ruzzo, N. Muntimuri, M. McGuire. 2nd Row: J. Burgie, J. Boyle, R. Shea, R. Asten, S. Coulombe, B. Gervasini, L. Cimalori, M. Guarino. 3rd Row: F. Crandall. J. Gervasini. J. Felicetti, A. DePlacido, L. Toscano, P. Martin, H. Stillman, E. Leonetti. 4th Row: J. Callahan, J. DiGangi, T. Wilkinson, W. Morgan, J. Scanlon, J. Murphy, S. MacKenzie, A. Savage. 3th Row: G. Behan, L. Manfred, S. Gingerella, J. Riberio, J. Williamson, D. Crandall. 6th Row: L. Gingerella, E. Green, T. Valliere, P. Cryan, J. Moosey, D. Dinoto. 7th Row: E. Vacca, J. Iacoi, Managers. Missing: D. Toth, M. Gingerella. VARSITY 1st Row: W. Chicoria, S. Capizzano, Captain, J. Steverman, J. Burgie, K. Carlson. 2nd Row: N. Lavoie, Manager, F. Murano, R. Carson, E. Bozek, D. Vetelino. Missing: J. Ahr, Manager. JUNIOR VARSITY Coach Carey 1st Row: G. Gouvin, J. Iacoi, D. Sammataro, L. Laudone. 2nd Row: Mr. Lavoie, W. Morgan, P. Cardinal, K. Chicoria. 63 SOCCER TEAM 1st Row: J. Grey; J. Tenuta; F. Ferendo, Captain; M. Clarke; W. Capizzano. 2nd Row: G. Selvidio; A. Furst; K. Brennan; T. Burns; R. Pellegrino. 3rd Row: A. Barber; J. Turano; P. Clarke; W. Terranova; J. Osti; M. Murphy. 4th Row: J. Morrone; R. Booth; K. Avery; T. Mahfood; J. Toscano; J. Colossi. SPORT FISHING CLUB Seated: M. Rhodes; P. Giardano; R. Thompson; F. Marino. Standing: D. Sisson; J. Lombardo; B. Gavitt; A. Anderson, Advisor; P. DePerry; E. Leonetti; S. Powers. PEP CLUB 1st Row: L. Mayne; K. Kelly; J. Foote; M. Luzzi; N. Dionne; P. Buckley, Vice-President; V. Luther, President; P. Burgie, Secretary; J. Paterno; K. Koch; P. Vetelino; C. King. 2nd Row: D. Lionetti; D. Vuono; R. Comforti; N. Harkness; B. Holliday; C. Gentile; C. Beaulieu; L. McGouran; R. Fusaro; M. Moosey; C. DeSantis; L. Clarke. 3rd Row: L. Scionti; J. Giorno; C. DeSimone; F. Mitchell; D. Hall; E. Perra; M. Mixie; C. Smith; A. Willis; M. Miscisco. 4th Row: D. Falcone; B. Iacoi; R. Abbruzzese; S. Gavitt; B. Algiere; M. Melanson; J. Bitgood; M. Harman; K. Sisco; S. West. 3th Row: D. Champlin; C Peduzzi; J. Cherenzia; A. Cahoon; K. Carlson; S. Payne; S DeRocco; M. Capalbo; L. Lunghi; B. Rose; P. Schibilio; L Young. 6th Row: C. Gathcn; J. Pilmer; E. Gervasini; C. Mor gan; R. Zanella; B. Pizza; R. Cushing: D. Ventilato; A. Gab rielle; J. Ekerman: R. Hines. 1th Row: D. Gingerella; L. Capiz zano; S. Wise; L. Niles; T. Gingerella; A. Gervasini; D. Chick 8th Row: M. Azzinaro; B. Quintal; M. Capalbo; E. Kirby; K Stellitano; D. Adams; G. Gomes; D. Scionti; L. Cofone. Margaret Kathy and Danny Who’s Gonna win??! CHEERLEADERS Libby Charlie, Nick, Roger, John. Marilyn Debbie Barrie Lorraine Debbie, Co-Captain Celia Gomes Captain Kathy Stellitano 69 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing, L-R Dean Sisson, Treasurer; Patricia Burgie, Secretary; Frank Crandall, Vice-President; Louis Toscano, President; Elaine Perra, Social Chairman. HOMEROOM 12 1st Row: D. Adams, P. Burgie, D. Barrie, S. Broom, A. Broom. 2nd Row: L. Algiere, C. Agnello, R. Allair, K. Avery. Missing: J. Ahr, J. Adriano. HOMEROOM 200 1st Row: A. Chapman, A. Celico, L. Cofone, D. Champlin, A. Conklin, M. Capalbo, M. Capizzano. 2nd Row: K. Caswell, J. Cour-chane, L. Capizzano, D. Chamber-lain, D. Chick, E. Bozek. 3rd Row: S. Branchart, A. Barber, F. Bcrg-ren, S. Bliss, C. Brayman, K. Carlson, R. Beattie. 4th Row: R. Brayman, W. Becker, R. Booth, M. Awkerman. Missing: P. Coning-ford, P. Corby. HOMEROOM 201 1st Row: J. Foote, H. Delicato, K. Gaccione, N. Dionne, R. Fusaro, C. DeSantis, C. DeSimone. 2nd Row: D. Davis, S. Falcone, D. Di-Gangi, R. Cushing, S. DeRocco, L. Fish. 3rd Row: L. Cofone, A. Copley, A. Casale, P. Clark, R. Clarke, N. Cozzolino, J. Colossi. 4th Row: J. Comforti, W. Chicoria, J. Cooper, M. Champlin. Missing: D. Davis. HOMEROOM 202 1st Row: K. Hines, C. King, H. Gingerella, C. Gomes, S. Gallagher, N. Harkness, J. Giorno, K. Gavitt. 2nd Row: D. Jackson, D. Green, D. Hill, A. Gervasini, P. Hinlson, D. Gingerella, F. Ferendo. 3rd Row: L. Furcolo, A. DePlacido, J. Felicetti, P. Desillier, A. Furst, E. Gencarella, S. Earl, F. Crandall. 4th Row: A. Finocchiaro, P. Fitzgerald, Q. DeSimone, P. Cryan, J. Creamer, V. DeGregorio. Missing: S. Faiola. Mr. Sabukewicz HOMEROOM 203 1st Row: D. Lionetti, K. Koch, C. King, A. MacQuown, E. Maclean, D. Leonetti, S. Lathrop. 2nd Row: C. Lanphear, M. Kitson, A. Li-guori, W. Jacobson, D. Jones, J. Hodis, V. Klymenko. 3rd Row: J. Gervasini, J. Giardino, D. Herzog. N. Gencarella, R. Hall, R. Houston. Missing: R. Lataille, M. Lan-phere, L. Lewis, D. Lima. 73 HOMEROOM 204 1st Row: M. Moosey, B. Mcllo, L. McGouran, C. Marcotte, M. McGowan, C. Miner, G. Nardone. 2nd Row: M. Myers, K. Manning, C. Morgan, L. Martin, F. Murano, D. Mayhew, G. Mowrey. 3rd Row: N. Lupica, A. Moroso, D. Lavoie, M. Lee, P. Martin, M. Murano. 4th Row: J. Morrone, T. Mahfood, W. Litke, T. Liguori. Missing: K. Milligan, P. Muoio. HOMEROOM 18 1st Row: J. Paterno, N. Perrone, E. Perra, M. Parrilla, N. Neugent, K. Piccolo, C. Peduzzi. 2nd Row: J. Parnigoni, V. O'Brien, S. Payne, L. Niles, J. Petrie, M. Palazzolo. 3rd Row: F. Pendola, M. Oates, J. Osti, D. Pasetti, T. Palmer, K. Petrone, T. Nigrelli. 4th Row: J. Pescatello, B. Pelletier, S. Powers, R. Psimer, M. Pa-ciera, R. Painter. HOMEROOM 19 1st Row: C. Shortman, D. Severns, D. St. Germain, A. Pietrallo, D. Scionti, S. Sammataro. 2nd Row: B. Rohdin, B. Pizza, C. Sanders, D. Riley, M. Severns, D. Schwab. 3rd Row: W. Serio, P. Simone, D. Sisson, G. Selvidio, D. Sammataro, L. Servidio, A. Savage. 4th Row: F. Realino, M. Ryan, D. Simmons, R. Ribeiro, G. Serra. Missing: R. Rhodes, M. Pucci, B. Schauer, P. Shortman. HOMEROOM 20 1st Row: M. Sposato, P. Vetelino, B. Tetlow, D. Vuono, P. Staplin, D. Wetmore, D. Ventilato. 2nd Row: S. West, H. Stillman, J. Vuono, S. Wise, P. Wills, J. Toth. 3rd Row: A. Trebisacci, A. Sposato, A. Smith, S. Tasca, D. Toth, H. Stillman, L. Toscano. 4th Row: T. Tsouris, J. Steadman, J. Toscano, M. Tetlow, J. Smithe, J. Sulima, C. Tisch. Missing: J. Sminkey, J. Tasca, N. Thibault. 75 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Mark Diekmann, President. Standing L-R: Robert Carson, Vice-President; Rosemary Ginger-ella, Treasurer; Elizabeth Gervasini, Secretary; Deborah Cillino. Social Chairman. HOMEROOM 21 1st Row: D. Algier, L. Aahern, D. Allen. R. Abruzzese, R. Brayman, D. Bibby, C. Beaulieu. 2nd Row: V. Beddell, A. Algiere, S. Blanchard, B. Bottomley, M. Best, W. Algiere. 3rd Row: R. Algiere, K. Brennan. T. Burns, D. Brooks, J. Brancato, M. Burns, J. Bursell. 4th Row: L. Beebe, J. Bruno, G. Behan, P. Algier, J. Callahan. Missing: C. Bilby. . HOMEROOM 22 1st Row: J. Cerasoli, R. Comforti, L. Clark, J. Ciocca, D. Cillino, S. Brown. 2nd Row: A. Burns, G. Brown, J. Cherenza, A. Cahoon, K. Carlson, M. Clark. 3rd Row: W. Capizzano, G. Comoili, P. Caufield, R. Carson. P. Cardinal. 4th Row: G. Capalbo, M. Castagna. Missing: D. Carson, E. Celico, K. Chicoria, G. Ciocca, L. Buck. Miss Campo HOMEROOM 23 1st Row: B. Delicato, C. Dipallina, P. Earl, D. Degroff, A. Cozzolino, D. Deperry, K. Dunn. 2nd Row: M. Dillow, A. Di’Orio, J. Cozzo-lino, J. Cuda, D. Crandall, J. Curzio, P. Corina. 3rd Row: S. Cozzolino, M. Diekmann, J. Di-tfangi, D. Dinoto, K. Davis, F. Corina. Missing: J. Courchaine, L. Duerr, J. Engle. Mr. Routhier HOMEROOM 24 1st Row: P. Gallo, C. Falcone, M Gersten, C. Gentile, D. Faitani, M Gavitt, D. Gerbiz. 2nd Row: C. Frazier, E. Gervasini, M. Fretard A. Falcone, P. Giordiano, J. Feraco P. Gencarelli. 3rd Row: S. Espisito P. Gaccione, L. Gingerella, S. Gin gerella, M. Gingerella, M. D'Or dine, N. Gencarella. Mr. Terranova HOMEROOM 25 1st Row: L. Gilmore, B. Holliday, D. Hoelck, S. Harwood, M. Harman, D. Hall, P. Gingerella. 2nd Row: M. Houston, R. Gingerella, J. Gray, J. Iacoi, R. Greaves, J. Gregory. 3rd Row: R. Gould, C. Ketchen, R. Kenyon, E. Greene. Missing: G. Croccia, G. Gouvin, W. Hill. HOMEROOM 28 1st Row: R. Jordan, M. Jaconetti, P. Jenkins, B. Iacoi. 2nd Row: S. Johnson, K. Kelley, P. Jacques, J. Lombardo, D. LaPietra. 3rd Row: F. Kurdziel, L. Laudone, K. Len-zen, P. Koulbanis. Mr. D'Aleno HOMEROOM 300 1st Row: J. LaChapelle, C. Lan phear, S. Madison, N. Lanphear, D Marcey, K. LoPriore, M. Luzzi, C Kenny. 2nd Row: J. I.ihou, S. Mar tin, J. McCarthy, F. Marino, J Majeika, K. Manfred, M. Longo 3rd Row: L. Manfred, D. Mac Lean, J. Miceli, S. MacKenzie Missing: F. Langley, L. Mahfooc HOMEROOM 301 1st Row: L. Maine, J. Nardone, C. McCoIIough, L. McGuire, M. Mcl-anson, M. Mixie. 2nd Row: M. Misisco, P. Miner, J. Marino, N. Murphy, S. Newcomb. J. Murphy. 3rd Row: J. Moosey, W. Neugent, K. Olsen, C. Moody, J. Nicol, W, Morgan. Missing: D. Nugent, E. Poplaski, E. Myers. HOMEROOM 302 1st Row: B. Shulda, K. Sargood, P. Rathbun, L. Scionti, J. Pragulski, D. Pellegrino, K. Sisco. 2nd Row: C. Pillmear, V. Peckam. J. Sanders, B. Palmer, S. Poplaski, S. Scroggins, R. Pellegrino. 3rd Row: B. Saunders, K. Siezkiewicz, J. Ri-berio, M. Servidio, J. Scanlon. Missing: J. Pellegrino, C. Sacco, R. Senior, C. Parilla, J. Scibilio. HOMEROOM 304 1st Row: K. Spezzano, V. Smith, S. Tasca, G. Grout, D. Staplin, M. Totin, U. Smith. 2nd Row: M. Tucker, E. Smith, E. Smith, C. Sullivan, M. Sullivan, M. Tatter-sall. 3rd Row: B. Smith, L. Spencer, J. Tenuta, R. aplcy, R. Thompson, R. Taylor, W. Terranova. 4th Row: J. Sposato, S. Smith, W. Smyth, F. Tate, J. Thornton, G. Sirois. HOMEROOM 305 1st Row: K. Wilcox, C. Weston, C. Webber, D. VanPatten, D. Vita, S. Ulless, M. Vangieri. 2nd Row■: R. Zanella, C. Woll, D. Vetelino, R. Young, T. Valliere, D. Trebi-sacci, S. Winchester. 3rd Row: B. White, M. Turco, J. Tourtellotte, T. Wilkinson, P. Warner, J. Williamson. Missing: J. Turano, A Willis, W. Young. Mr. Sabatini. 79 GAA VARSITY 1st Row: K. Stellitano, B. Quintal, K. Gavitt, C. Paladino, L. Cofone. 2nd Row: D. DiGangi, A. Gcrvasini, P. Buckley, L. Capizzano, C. Gathen, D. Larkin. MISS AHO Advisor JUNIOR VARSITY 1st Row: C. King, B. Mellow, D. Hall, B. Holliday, D. Lima. 2nd Row: P. Vetelino, R. Jordan, B. Iacoi, D. Degroff, C. Cozzolino. 3rd Row: K. Pillmer, M. Tattersall, D. Chamberlin, R. Gingerella, D. DePerry. 80 CAFETERIA CREW7 Seated, L-R: P. Aljjiere, M. Rhodes. Standing, L-R: M. Jaye, A. DePlacido, T. Wilkinson, P. Martin, T. Gallo, J. Pelt, N. Muntimuri, J. Steverman, R. Zerbarini, W. Serio. TOP TEN Descending Order: R. Algiere, S. J. Gavitt, J. Szymanski, H. Benoit, B. Lathrop, A. Phillips, J, Winnicki, N, Gordan. Missing: K. Peckham, J. Somerset. VALEDICTORIAN J. Winnicki SALUTATORIAN K. Peckham 84 RHODE ISLAND MODEL LEGLISLATURE Standing: R. Shea, L. DeBartolo. Seated: T. Ligouri, A. Phillips, P. DePerry. Missing: ). Somerset. HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT Left to Right: J. Sulima, H. Collings, S. Bliss, A. Phillips, E. Lathrop. SEMINAR STUDENTS 1st Row: B. Servidio, D. Hoelck, L. Parrilla, S. Madison. 2nd Row: T. Ligouri, T. Gomes, R. Cushing, C. Peduzzi. 3rd Row: E. Barton, N. Gordon, L. Falcone, E. Vetelino, K. Dunn. 4th Row: M. Lee, S. Bliss, H. Collings, J. Sulima, S. Wise. 85 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: M. Harris, Secretary; P. Buckley, President; N. Muntimuri, Vice-President; S. Ruzzo, Parliamentarian. Standing: J. Moosey, D. Adams, J. DiGangi, M. Nardone, K. Dunn, R. Stillman, B. Iacoi, A. Copley. QUEEN AND HER COURT M. Azzinaro, S. Spargo, J. Eckerman, J. Iacoi, C. Sammataro, T. Gingcrella, D Wills B Strachan, L. Young. QUEEN CAROL THE IMPOSSIBLE ORE H rn mm . . . come in Appolo 9, come in . . . 92 They told me if I stood under the mistletoe . . . What was that dear? R ITRON.y''—— IK Mrs. William I). Algierc I Mrs. Steve Bertino Famil Mrs. Pasquale DeBartolo i Auto iWs {: Mrs. Leo C. Dotolo ; Mrs. Ixmis Falcone ,’cx Mrs. J. Edward Harris 1 Barber|Shap, Bradford fev Mrs. Kelson WrKinman Drjjj fMrs. jReph Siciliano Mrs. J?Tstph SfctftSHo h£sr John Somerset, _ Mr. Mrs. A. J. Taylor Mrs. George fitter V M. Nardone; Pres., L. Dotolo; Vice-Pres., J. Gersten; Social Chairman, L. DeBartolo, L. Falcone, M. Harris, J. and J. Kearney, A. McAndrew, C. Pala-dino, R. Psimer, S. Spargo, B. Strachan, L. Trebisacci, C. Turano, E. Vetelino. Advisors: S. Hurtado, J. Koehler. ATUL.STKMS TH£ Z.ETACH3 CLUB BEST WISHES FROM WALGREEN DRUG Y.M.C.A. Compliments of THE WESTERLY-PAWCATUCK Compliments of CONNECTICUT INVESTMENT CASTING CORPORATION 50 High Street WESTERLY, R. I. 02891 COMPLIMENTS To The Class of 1969 McCORMICK’S DOWNTOWN WESTERLY For the “NOW” look 596-4030 596-4033 99 MUNSELL’S BEACH ST. MARKET Compliments of “Goods of Distinction” BRUNO’S MARKET BEACH STREET WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND “Fresh meat is our specialty” Let Gulino’s Bake It TARNY’S GULINO’S BAKERY Mens, Young Mens and Boys’ Store Stillman Avenue, Pawcatuek, Connecticut LATEST IN FASHIONS and 28 High Street, Westerly, R.I. New London, Connecticut THE COLONIAL BEAUTY SHOP DURABLE DEPARTMENT STORE Frances Ar .amarski, Prop. “Your Family Discount Store” Telephone: 596-0920 FRANKLIN STREET SHOPPING PLAZA FRANKLIN PLAZA WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND A. FALCONE SONS, INC. HOXSIE BUICK - PONTIAC, INC. Plumbing Heating Ray Iloxsie, Pres. 12712 FRANKLIN STREET WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND 100 GRANITE STREET Telephone: 596-5387 WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND too ROBERT L. GAVITT Designer - Builder MAIN STREET BRADFORD, RHODE ISLAND Box 1 Tel.: 377-4997 COMPLIMENTS OF BIG “M” 106 MAIN STREET WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND Compliments of CONSUMER’S DAIRY 9 OAK STREET, WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND 101 Telephone: 596-2679 or 596-2270 Compliments of TERMINAL BAKERY 29 Railroad Avenue Westerly, R.I. THE WARNER BROS. CO. ASHAWAY, RHODE ISLAND “Fashion begins with Figures Compliments of and it all adds up to WARNER’S” CAPRI MOTEL Cosmo and Ann Chiaradio LEO F. MANFRED For Best in Lumber ASSOCIATES UNITED BUILDER'S SUPPLY CO., INC. 9 Marriott Ave. Westerly, R.I. Phone: 596-5288 Advertising — PRINTING — Public Relations For Best in Fuel BUTLER BROTHERS OIL CO. 30 OAK STREET Compliments of WESTERLY, R.I. P M SEWING CENTER Tel. 596-2831 29 BROAD STREET WESTERLY, R.I. 102 KAY'S FABRIC SHOP Cottons - Woolens - Silks - Rayons Compliments of Felt - Corduroy - Hatforms ERNEST E. BOYINGTON, INC. Buttons and Trimming 54 HIGH STREET WESTERLY, R.I. Plumbing Heating Compliments of Compliments of SNUFFY'S RESTAURANT GOODGEON'S BAY STREET Jewelers — Silversmiths WATCH HILL 33 Broad Street Westerly, R.I. Compliments of MAIN AND DUFOUR Compliments of PLUMBING and HEATING 14 LIBERTY STREET SANDY'S FRUIT MARKET Tel. 599-4041 KREBS COUNTRY SHOP “Gifts of Distinction” THE W. C. HISCOX CO. DUNN’S CORNERS WESTERLY, R.I. Tel. 322-0478 Builders and Lumber Dealers WESTERLY, R.I. Tel. 596-2806 103 Best Wishes From TOSCANO'S Distinctive Men and Boy’s Wear 23 CANAL STREET NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC dCgY COMPANY 53 HIGH STREET 2W Compliments of WESTERLY, R.I. N. G. SMITH'S Compliments of Compliments of DR. ERNEST NARDONE LAWTON AUTO SUPPLY and FILLING STATION and DAHL OIL COMPANY HEATHER HOUSE 37 High Street “Clothes especially for you” 104 Compliments of KENYON'S 26 HIGH STREET WESTERLY, R.I. Compliments of WILLARD HARDWARE CO. Compliments of SAUNDERS SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. WESTERLY DAIRY, INC. Quality Dairy Products One-Hour Martinizing Tel. 599-2650 Granite Street Shopping Plaza LIBERTY STREET EXT H. E. THORP SON, INC. REAL ESTATE Specializing in SEASHORE PROPERTIES Nelson H. Thorp — Paul M. Kearney — Neil H. Thorp Phone 596-5184 Dixon Square Building Westerly, R.I. Best Wishes from PAYNE'S CAMERA SHOP CHERENZIA'S §7 AMOCO STATION Slim Cherenzia, Prop. “When you stall give us a call” Road Service — Snow Plowing Garage Tel. 596-2761 Home Tel. 377-2180 51 Main Street Westerly, R. Compliments of OTTO SEIDNER, INC. Friendship Street Westerly, R.I. Compliments of BONNER MONUMENT COMPANY 106 Ashaway Road Ashaway THORP TRAINER, INC. — Insurance — 31 BROAD STREET WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND Compliments of COMPLIMENTS CLARK’S MARKET OF HAPPY HOLLIDAY’S WESTERLY FIRE EQUIPMENT Sales and Service RESTAURANT 16 Top St., Westerly, R.I. Tel: 596-7811 For Quick Efficient Service Compliments of BRUCE T. MacDONALD Your Photographer, LORING STUDIOS 107 PARISE MASONRY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS Eugene Parise, Jr. Sal Parise 596-4550 596-7839 P.O. Box 457, Westerly, Rhode Island Compliments of DOWER’S “Your Favorite Fashion Store’ HIGH STREET MINIK’S TEXACO SERVICE AtpCo 1 Where service is our most important product Compliments of COLLINGS MOVING STORAGE, INC. 1 Ledward Avenue Westerly, R.I. Tel.: 596-2133 Compliments of REALE’S BRADFORD MOTORS — Used Cars — 122 High Street 24 Hour Wrecker Service Tel: 596-2323 Nicholas Vuono RIVERSIDE DR., BRADFORD, R.I. Home 377-2042 Garage 377-2291 — Compliments of — JOHN AHR FORD CO. ROUTE 1, WESTERLY Home of Cougars and Mustangs Ford, Lincoln and Mercury 109 THE COTTRELL COMPANY PAWCATUCK, CONNECTICUT Trainees Stenographers Machinists Assemblers Active Apprenticeship and “Learner” Program for high school graduates — “Co-op” and summer training jobs for college engineering students. 110 Congratulations and Best Wishes TO THE CLASS OF 1969 VARS BROTHERS o i � Mt� V Druggists - Stationers WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND COMPLIMENTS OF WESTERLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS in BAND BOOSTER CLUB, INC. Compliments of WILLIAM E. HOGAN PADDY’S WIGWAM PLUMBING HEATING CO. ATLANTIC AVENUE PAWCATUCK, CONNECTICUT MISQUAMICUT, RHODE ISLAND Tel.-599-5589 COMPLIMENTS OF BARTON BROTHERS 134 MAIN STREET WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND “FINE FLOOR COVERINGS Armstrong Dealer Tel.: 596-4468 Compliments of Compliments of DAIRYLAND THE WESTERLY FURNITURE COMPANY 112 STANTON REALTY Winnapaug Road Misquamicut, R.I. Tel.: 596-2885 Compliments of MORRISON’S INC. Compliments of LATHROP INSURANCE AGENCY 117 MAIN STREET WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND Tel: 596-2525 or 596-2670 Compliments of ADAMS DRUG STORE S S LIQUOR MART, INC. Beers, Liquors, Wines Matt Serra 169 GRANITE ST. WESTERLY, R.I. 113 THE WASHINGTON TRUST COMPANY Established as The Washington Bank in 1800 As “Westerly’s Oldest Witness” we have had the pleasure of congratulating many a class. Our special congratulations to the Class of 1969 and a reminder that you will find us young in spirit. 114 r | Clean Sweep fc it u noinana i -i_i InvAstinr f!n acnuirl Roma t was sled dogs. ’ ------ Clarke There is no place n America, w W ________truly, to withdraw and liv tapart. So Rustin demand black people extra S courage because b' 4j , practical alterna' • .V . For the wb; who somp l v • VV ust be biack Vv V y Father eb: V public 5:48 ,A'5 .. AlP , ' '..� ey s cc.Htm.: «' ‘A AV and tlKing James meir challeng l e regula THE SUN It %iu 11s acmana m conccrned about Investing Co. acquir ia 3 -lain! that ccurity when 1 am cent of Home lnsurai through an exchange •ou don’t provide last ear CitV of’ details, one ° 15 The convertible preferciv c four-tenths of a sh; • n - '■ •. ’M, no challenge, fa succeeded m having 1st ceremony of ’sellrea(ii 3lS banned in some a' -! Their unconveiwcst spools - with a re.ultam much like that vitriolic controversy — but it 7 VVe cousins- ‘ihcoWained no subsidies. „ In J J jQ a the sarK Today Bible read..,, and all n ve do“ar you rQ «, uJually ’« in su. A Tnsurance st 'to yo K — tVe u pm. A P DepaHme. police wei keep the . ov ccV oK Var but the Roman Cathou. Church lne °',po1 u,lny- ar. but the Roman Cathoii- Church sions were is still demanding that _-e£ A,e ather BProtestants ami Westerly - 0!° w- tha • V0U; j 32 sha Vies B pek and .J$ng con cash for , eiully share. es m value but which City Investing co nraver is‘on t P”0 0 high since been split, tw p That would have uiocked they street cm c ted that W3: Connect! In the checked fled floouc as a record ran. day. Highway w-as rescues of the stranded An estima '1 V) persons were qQY 'ighout the nil rom Fres- no R-iifS’irom the three-da'' storm pushed totals to highs for the first two m the year. For exanv” inches in San J about 24 inc v' Blizz? VJ vis and isoU approaches to U. .'Crra where a week-1 jrr h hac hoon un- der i 35 p Th Sant; com 1 mile; t esterly High School Wins Acercdita And Membership as a Result of Evalua % l ‘ I sion of fools of Tciates o' iry Scb rly H; lembcrs1 dilation 4 y n d a ti 0 n s for c e rt a i n •in the r% k V«j a w'ell - orga program of sti academic need and for the ,Music and T « e Feld rcce' £ , announ zr i ■ f T. r c.0 3 c: lendent ten-vc cona ur Edi that fle aula residen their homes, said the majority their belongings be .. . About 10 miles east oi Paula, an estimated 350 to 4ov residents evacuated the Fill- r bee. 'ys Jr 1 of ° V H- Ur ' 9 Up t eJs iU ’Ooq I J A more area in the face of high n---— f---------- 1 SOu. ci. t be Of se. 7? W- 0 l°Oo In OranA Cnnarr f.u(r)t o 0Ot rs. s 70 .. e(y. S« ! a ti .ents GOOD LUCK FROM THE CHEERLEADERS AUTOGRAPHS • • « ' •• • • - . • ■ • - • • . ; • ■ . . . - ' . • • • . • r ■; • ’ ■ ‘ . • ■ • . ■ ■ v .' • .. — - . - - . ■. . v . . --• . . . • • ■- — •• .... . ■ ■; ■ : .