Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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Gerald M. Dunn CLASS OF 1972: I offer my sincere congratulations to you, the graduating Class of 1972. This particular period of time in your lives need not be and should not be the termination of your education. Never before in our nation’s history has there been such tremendous opportunity for self-advancement. Your parents and school have provided you with the basic necessities which will enable you to become a productive citizen of your community and nation. It is now encumbent on you to broaden and enrich that background to achieve successes far beyond those my generation ever dreamed possible. Sincerely, Gerald M. Dunn, Principal To The Class of 1972: Graduation is also called commencement.” With it commences a new and freer chapter of your life, however, the full responsibility for your life will now fall on yon. The next chapter of your life will determine your vocation, marriage, social position, the place where you will live, raise a family, and make friends. It will be the longest and most important portion of your life, to be measured not in years, but in decades. Our educational objective was not to give you facts to remember, but the tools with which you yourself might gain the knowledge to find the pattern of life which will be the best for you. Let us hope that we have succeeded and that your adult life will be stimulating and rewarding. Sincerely yours, Edward T. Morenzoni Superintendent of Schools 6 Edward T. Morenzoni

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APPRECIATION Mrs. Joyce Fletcher Reflecting back upon our high school days, the image of you, Mrs. Fletcher, comes quickly to mind. The knowledge you imparted to us will never be forgotten — most especially, the knowledge of ourselves which we were able to gain through your guidance. Both in and out of the classroom you taught us to think for ourselves, to be open-minded, and to be aware of what was going on around us. With your understanding and optimistic laughter, you made the road from childhood to young adulthood much less painful for us all. You have won the highest honor for a teacher, the complete trust and respect of her students. Therefore, Mrs. Fletcher, the Class of 1972 gratefully thanks you, a wonderful teacher and friend, for all that you have done for us. We hope to be remembered with as much affection as we shall remember you. gc. APPRECIATION Mr. Thomas Terranova We, the Class of 1972, take this time to thank you, Mr. Terranova, for the miracles you have accomplished for our benefit. As a single man, you have displayed the energy and enthusiasm of three people, resulting in the best athletic program that our schools have ever had. You first won our respect as a fine teacher at the Junior High School. Now, as a coach and athletic director, our esteem for you has continued to grow. We will never forget it was you who succeeded in acquiring better facilities, and instituting many new and varied athletic programs for us. A wonderful individual, you have spread your enthusiasm throughout the entire student body and faculty. We, along with our fellow students and the whole community, sincerely appreciate the tremendous amount of time and effort you have given for us. Mr. Terranova, you will always be fondly remembered by the Class of 1972.

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FACULTY Mr. Warren J. Pelcon University of Michigan B.A., M.A. Assistant Superintendent — Education Mr. Salvatore J. Augeri University of Rhode Island B.S., M S. Assistant Principal Mr. Frank J. Cotter Rhode Island College Ed.B., M A T. Head of Social Studies Department Miss Helena Dunn Gdlege of St. Elizabeth, A.B. Head of Science Department Mrs. A. Eileen Forgue Rhode Island College, Ed.B. Bryant College. B.C.S. Head of Business Department Miss Joan Maguire Boston State College B.S. in Ed., M.Ed. University of Michigan M.A. (Math) Head of Mathematics Department Mrs. Margaret D. Miller Rhode Island School of Design B.S. Brown University, A.B. Head of Art Department Mr. Thomas M. Ryan Brown University, A.B. University of Rhode Island M.A. Head of English Department Miss Lillian V. Ruisi New York University, A.B. Head of Language Department Mr. Thomas A. Terranova, Jr. Ithaca College, B.S. University of Connecticut M.A. Athletic Director 7 Physical Education