Westerly High School - Westlyan Yearbook (Westerly, RI)

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CLASS HISTORY Three years ago the senior class entered Westerly High School as meek little sophomores. Since then we have added maturity and determination to our numerous qualities, rarely letting our rowdiness get out of hand. As sophomores we elected capable members of the class as officers. They were Robert Mitchell, President; Laura DiGangi, Vice President; Alice Gervasini, Treasurer; Debbie Dionne, Secretary; and Lynn Sposato, Social Chairman. Even though we were meek, we wanted our votes heard, and we elected Louis Graeve, LuAnn Gervasini, Lauri Nardone, and Lois Joyce as our members to the Student Council. We also took an active part in sports. Tony Ribeiro, Robert Mitchell, Peter DiMaggio, Bob Tillinghast, Nick Verzillo, Frank Urso, Chris Latherow, Ron Gwaltney, Kevin Colosi, Fred Highland, and Joe Grills proved valuable members of the football team under the coaching of James Gulluscio. Peter Martin, Joe Francese, Paul Williamson, Mike Warner, Mark St. Onge, Fred Bogue, Buddy Garraty, Jerry Wolstencroft, Chip O'Lari, Jens Ljungberg, Ed Magowan, Ron Zanella and Dave Arnott displayed the potential of future soccer champions. The dribbling sophomore members of the basketball team included Ken Butler, Jerry Wolstencroft, Paul Martin, Peter Martin, James Pucci, and Mark St. Onge. They produced a fine record under the coaching of Donald Autry and the managing of Arthur Lavoie and Richard Guidice. Only two sophomores made the ski team. They were Paul Williamson and Mike Warner. Our fine baseball team included sophomores Dave Blanchet, Jerry Wolstencroft, Glen Gaccione, Dave Grispino, Chip O'Lari, Steve Gencarella, John Manette, Mike Risica, Bob Tillinghast, Tom Barbone, and Dave Gallo. Under the coaching skills of Tom Tucker Terranova, our baseball team finished as Co-Champions of the Southern Division with a Won-Lost record of 8-4. Competing on the track and field were Ron Gwaltney, Frank Urso, Dave Smith, Henry Sardelli, Bob Burns, Dave Robertson, Mike Warner, Pete DiMaggio, Nick Verzillo, Guy Niles, Ron Miceli, Ron Zanella, and Charles Will. The coaching was done by Jack Carson. Our only representative on the golf team was Thomas Siller. Coach for the golf team was Charles St. Onge. Making a splash under the coaching of Robert Koch for the swim team were Mick Quattromani, Dave Serra, Chris Latherow, and Arthur Lavoie. Chosen in the spring were the cheerleaders for our junior year. Lauren Olsen was chosen co-captain. Rounding out the group were Gina Giovacchini, Sharon Delaney, and LuAnn Gervasini. In the spring, we began preparations for our Sophomore Hop. The committee decided on the theme Color My World . Music was provided by the band Bastille . Laura DiGangi was crowned queen. Chosen for the court were Pamela Smith, Angela Vetelino, Diane Coburn, Lynn Tattersall, Jody Gavitt, and Melinda Comolli. At the annual Awards Assembly, first, second, and third prizes in the Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest were won by sophomores. First prize was awarded to Susan Vardilos, second prize was awarded to Mary Cofoni, and third prize was awarded to Eileen Foote. The chemistry team included sophomores Fred Highland and John Ouderkirk. Fred Highland placed second in the State Championships. After the summer vacation, we returned with the newly-acquired status of juniors. We immediately elected our class officers. They were Charles Tourtellotte, President; Neil Robinson, Vice President; Peter Martin, Treasurer; Angela Vetelino, Secretary; and Terri-anne Lawson, Social Chairman. Chosen to represent our class on the Student Council were Laurie Nardone, Lois Joyce, Judith Chick and Joseph Grills. Because of their valiant efforts, we were the first class to get seventh period release time. We remained very active in sports during our junior year. Jeff Butler, Chris Latherow, Peter DiMaggio, Ken Butler, Frank Urso, Tony Ribeiro, Ed Gray, Bob Mitchell, Guy Niles, Steven Larkin and Ron Gwaltney were all on the football team under the direction of coach Sal Augeri. Kicking off the soccer season were Peter Martin, Jens Ljungberg, David Arnott, Jerry Wolstencroft, Glen Gaccione, Chip O’Lari, Mike Warner, and Paul Williamson.

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With the help of these men and the coaching effort of Syl Serra, the Westerly High School soccer team made the playoffs for the first time. Peter Martin made the All-State Team. James Pucci, Mark St. Onge, Paul Martin, Jerry Wolstencroft, Kenneth Butler, Jeffrey Butler, Edward Gulino, and Peter Martin were the junior representatives on the basketball team. The coaching was done by Thomas Terranova. The swinging members of this year’s baseball team included juniors Robert Mitchell, James Pucci, David Grispino, John Manette, Charles O’Lari, Mike Samiagio, Robert Tillinghast, Thomas Barbone, David Blancher, Paul Williamson, Mike Warner, and Glen Gaccione. Coaching was done by Thomas Terranova, and the managing was done by Kevin Colosi. This year, the junior class had two representatives on the golf team. Teeing off were Thomas Siller and David Arnott. The W.H.S. swim team and track and field added something new to their teams. This new dimension was girls. Laura DiGangi and Wendy Cahoon were among the first girls to join the swim team. Other juniors on the swim team were David Koch, Michael Quattromani, Chris Latherow, David Serra and Arthur Lavoi. Coaching the swim team was Robert Koch. The new look for the track team was provided by Beth Cryan, Laura Gaccione, Gayle Marcey, Judith Rodman, Patricia Majeika, Veronica DiOrio, and Robert Gallagher. Other juniors on the track team were Jens Ljungberg, Robert Burns, David Robertson, Dave Smith, Kevin Vuono, Guy Niles, Chris Latherow, Ed Gray, Ron Gwaltney, Frank Urso, Peter DiMaggio, and Anthony LuPriore. Coaching the track team was Edward Renola. After practicing countless hours, Diane Deering was added to the cheering squad. The members of the National Honor Society were announced. They were Timothy Andrews, Kathy Bell, Kathleen Gouvin, Joyce Sacco, Scott Sminkey, Pamela Stryjewski, Patricia Sullivan, Gina Turano, Mary Linda Urso, and Susan Vardilos. Spring brought the Junior Prom with the theme being A Time for Us”. Chosen as queen was Diane Deering. Members of her court were LuAnn Gervasini, Patty Majeika, Terri-anne Lawson, Alice Gervasini, Donna Sprague, and Kathy Bell. At the Awards Assembly, three juniors were awarded prizes. First and second prize in the Martha C. Babcock Essay Contest went to juniors. First prize was awarded to Patricia Mallon and second prize went to Kathryn Bell. Laura DiGangi was the only girl awarded a letter. After the summer recess, we returned for our final year at W.H.S. with the new title of seniors. We had finally reached the top. Our senior officers were James Martin, President: Kathy Bell, Vice President; David Smith, Treasurer; Diane Coburn, Secretary; and Gina Turano, Social Chairman. Joseph Grills, Joseph Francese, Edward Magowan, and Lois Joyce were elected to represent the senior class on the Student Council. This was the year for all teams to shine. Bob Mitchell and Frank Urso were elected co-captains of this year's football team. Completing the senior representation were Peter DiMaggio, Ed Gray, Kenneth Butler, Jeffrey Butler, Tony Ribeiro, Ron Gwaltney, Guy Niles, and Chris Latherow. To top off a fine football season, W.H.S. soundly defeated Stonington High School by a score of 22 to 0. The fine coaching job was done by Sal Augeri. In recognition of Bob Mitchell's qualities as a football player, he was selected to the All-State Defensive Team. Jerry Wolstencroft, Dave Arnott, and Paul Williamson were elected tri-captains of the soccer team. Other members were Peter Martin, Jens Ljungberg, Chip O'Lari, Mike Warner, Glen Gaccione, and John-Paul Sheerar, Under the coaching of Syl Serra, the W.H.S. Bullfrogs completed an outstanding regular season of 12-1. They captured the Metropolitan Division crown, and went on to become the runners-up in the State Championships. Mark Sr. Onge was elected as the captain of the basketball team. Rounding out the seniors were Ken Butler, Edward Gulino, Peter Martin, Robert Mitchell, Paul Martin, and Jerry Wolstencroft. Mike Quattromani was elected as this year's swim team captain. Other seniors on the team were David Serra, David Koch, Neil Robinson, Laura DiGangi, Wendy Cahoon, Kathy Bell and Chris Latherow. Time is flying by and we have so few days left at Westerly High School. Yet there is still so much to do. We are eagerly looking forward to our Senior Prom which will be held in April. And at last, we are looking forward to Senior Week which terminates with our long-awaited graduation. This will be the beginning of a new life for us, but we will always remember our pleasant years at W.H.S.