Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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CLASS HISTORY In 1969 we emerged from Babcock Junior High into the bright, new world of Westerly High. Anil here our story begins. After a few weeks of adjusting to our itty bitty sophomore status, we decided that the (inly way to be heard around here would be to elect our class officers and Student Council members. President Frank Ravenelle ruled the class with a helping hand from Donald Murano as Vice President, Secretary Michelle Ravenelle, the everlasting treasurer. Tom Turco and Social Chairman I.inda Friend. Our class advisors were Mrs. Fletcher and Mr. Autry. Representing our class on the esteemed Student Council were Kathryn Quintal, Elizabeth Magowan. William Nardone, and David Gencarelli. Our valiant sophomore football players were Anthony Leonetti. Donald Murano, Frank Ravenelle, William Holliday, Stephen Knight, Vincent Capizzano, Michael Pellegrino. Michael Casey, and Stephen Piccolo. And on the other foot, George Panciera, Louis Sposato. David Gordon, Del Chin. Michael Toscano, and Marc Nicol gave their best to the soccer team. Gregory Donahue. Jack Capizzano, William Nardone, David Gencarelli, and Joseph Serra proved to he more than just a drop in the bucket to our basketball team. After weeks of practice, tryouts for the yelling squad were held. Kathleen Rose, Isobel Vargas, Judith Morgan, and Co-Captain Linda Friend were chosen. The curtain closed on the final performance of prize-speaking with Rita Gaccione, Scott Everett and David Gencarelli as our winners. Our sophomore year was the debut of new baseball coach Ierranova. Michael Toscano, Frank Ravanelle, and Gregory Donahue won starting positions as the Westerly Nine upset several opponents, including Chariho and Stonington. Also aiding the cause were Charles Falcone. Donald Murano, and Lawrence Manette. Joseph Nigrclli, Vincent Capizzano. Joseph Serra, Michael Casey, and Ward McKenna helped set the pace for the track team. Michael Casey was part of the the -MO yard relay which set a school record. 'Lime of the Season was the theme for our Sophomore Hop and the gym was appropriately decorated with a gazebo and flowers and streamers in spring colors. Doreen Sieczkiewicz was crowned our queen with Debra Marino, Valerie Winchester. Claire Trebisacci, Linda Barrus, Kathryn Quintal, and Denise Pillmear as her court. In September we returned to W.H.S.. now as tiny, tiny” juniors. Voted into class office were Chief Donald Murano; Bruce Celico, his able assistant; Scribbler Geraldine Liguori; Thomas Turco, the cents’-ible treasurer, and Debra Marino, Social Chairman. The officers will never forget their weekly meetings when advisors Mrs. Godomski and Mr. Fallon came up with thousands of ideas to help the class. The first project for the officers was the annual Sadie Hawkins Dance, which was a huge success and aided in building a solid class treasury. Edward Pasqualin, William Nardone, and Frank Ravenelle, along with Student Council Secretary Kathryn Quintal, put their heads together to revise our Constitution, which resulted in spring elections and open Council meetings. The Council also carried on an exchange program with West Warwick High School. Taking the football field for the second year were Gary Ger-vasini, David Gordon, Frank Abate. Frank Sistare. Stephen Piccolo, James Ward. Frank Ravenelle, William Holliday, Michael Pellegrino, Vincent Capizzano. Christopher Coulahan, William Higgins. Henry DiGregorio, Anthony Leonetti, and David Gencarelli. The soccer team, with the second best defense in the state, was helped by Del Chin. Francis Finocchiaro, Michael Toscano, Marc Nicol, George Panciera. Thomas Turco, and Louis Sposato. The basketball team, with the help of William Nardone, Gregory Donahue, Joseph Gaccione, Jack Capizzano, finished third in the Class B Western Division, making the play-offs. The yelling squad was made complete with the addition of Sandra DiPaola. In 1971 the baseball team became the Division Co-Champions and by defeating South Kingstown in extra innings won a place in the play-offs. Members of the team included Lawrence Manette. Michael Toscano, Donald Murano. David Ferraro, Gregory Donahue, and Frank Ravenelle. Jack Capizzano set a school record of 180 on the low hurdles. Also making a fine showing in other events were Robert Rodman, Michael Casey. David Gencarelli, Vincent Capizzano, Joseph Serra. Michael Spezzano, Joseph Gaccione, Joseph Nigrclli, and Barry Sullivan. Teeing off for the class of ’72 on the golf course was Donald Foberg. For the first time an informal swim team was organized at W.H.S. with David Carpenter, Christopher Raithel. Thomas Turco, Steven Johnson, and Conrad Dreczko participating. In early March preparations for our Junior Prom began. Finally on April 4. under midnight blue skies with twinkling stars, Brenda Taylor was crowned queen, as our theme song. Stairway to the Stars. played softly in the background. Serving as members of the queen’s court were Donna Anthony, Carol Cooper, Debra Marino. Michelle Ravenelle, JoAnne Cherenzia and Linda Friend. Along came September and we eagerly entered the halls of W.H.S. for our final and most exciting year. At last we reached the status of high and mighty ’ SENIORS! We chose officers capable of guiding us through the year. Re-elected for another term were President Donald Murano and Treasurer Tom Turco. Other officers include Michael Spezzano as Vice President, Secre-taiy Isobel Vargas, and Social Chairman Michelle Ravenelle. 'Faking the reins of the Student Council and setting outlines for future projects are President Edward Pasqualin. Vice President-Treasurer Gabe Benoit, Frank Ravenelle, and Thomas Turco. Returning as coach once again, Mr. Augeri found talent and skills in a menagerie” of ball players. Leading the team were Gi-rav Ravenelle and Gorilla Capizzano as Co-Captains. Other members of the squad were Sphinx Gencarelli, Dude Gervasini, Chip Celico, Donny Duck Murano, Tony Tiger Leonetti, Joe the Toe Serra, Porky Pic Piccolo, Skunk Holliday, Coulagoon Coulahan, Flash Gordon, Hen -ry DiGregorio, Snake in the Grass Ward, and Stork Sistare. Our class broke with tradition once again, as this year was the first time the Thanksgiving game was postponed. But it was well worth the wait, for after three years Westerly defeated the Bears in a thrilling 15-13 game. Partial credit goes to the Pep Club (President Gail Somerset) and the Cheerleaders for the fantastic support given our players. The soccer team came up with their first winning season under the direction of Coach Serra. One of the greatest victories was the defeat of long-time rival Chariho. This was made possible by the superb efforts of Co-Captains Michael Toscano and George Panciera. Other members of the team were Francis Finocchiaro. Alfred Brousseau. Marc Nicol, Jack Capizzano, anil Louis Sposato. Michael Toscano was selected to the All-Star Team both as a Junior and Senior and this year made second team All State. Returning for their last year and looking forward to a fine season on the basketball court are Gregory Donahue, Joseph Gaccione. William Nardone, and Jack Capizzano. Soon our high school years will be merely memories. Having already exchanged class pictures we hope that they will help us to remember the friends we have made throughout our school years. We now look forward to our Senior Prom as well as Senior Week and finally at last that long awaited day — graduation. However, the experience and the knowledge that we have gained in these three years will always be a part of our future lives. 16