West Orange High School - Ranger Yearbook (West Orange, NJ)

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Own Choice on the basketball court with a devastating ire- guency. This year he also served as an Au- nual Editor in charge, naturally, of sports. But even such capable officers as these are in need now and then ot a word ot advice. For those of you who have not pierced the veil of inconspicuousness she draws about her guid- ance, our adviser is Miss Drew. lt is to her we drag our seemingly insurmountable difficulties and receive a speedy, easy solution. To Miss Drew, the Class of 1939 owes a sincere vote of thanks. ee MARGARET WILKINSON K 7 . Miss Drew D. Fowler W. Mathesius W. Ahr W, Mathesius R. Boynton M. Kirsch E. Phinney O, Hoffman t Page 19

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Page 18 Oscar Hoffman Ma re K rsch T me People s Colors-gamet and gold Flowers-red and yellow roses Motto- Wrth toll and perseverance Th1s year the Semor Class 1S very fortunate 1n havmg as therr pres1dent Oscar Hoffman Oscar who was V1C9pI'9SlC19I11 of hrs class as a Jumor stands h1gh on the honor roll He 1S noted for a great sense of humor and an 1n curable lean1ng toward arguments good natured of course The v1ce presrdent of the class 1S W1ll1Gm MGlhGS1US B111 has served before 1n an Ofl1ClGl capacrty he was secretary of the class of 1939 as a sophomore Noted for hrs ab1l1ty to handle a basketball B111 1S actrve not only 1n the school ath1et1cs but also m H1 Y He IS usually seen fold1ng or unfo1d1ng the flag rn the audr torlum Busy Mane Krrsch was the senlors cholce thrs year for secretary Mane has served offr c1a11y both 1n the class and 1n the Setult Club the g1r1s organ1zat1on She has been outstand mg for her honor average and her cheery sm1le Few 1ndeed have ever seen our secretary 1d1e And to complete the slate of Olf1C1G1S IS Don ald Fowler servrng competently as treasurer Don usually heard about and not heard from IS the tall blonde player seen cagmg baskets

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Page NATHAN ABATO Nate The better part of valour is discretion. Noted tor: His tiny size Usually Seen: At Goldin's Secret Ambition: To be Scoutmaster ot Troop No. 2 Weakness: A certain Kitty WILLIAM AHR Bm Ah, you llovor everything. Annual Staff tAdvertisinglg lnterclass Baseball ll, lll, IV: Secretary ot lunior Classy Spanish Club lVy lr. Varsity Football ll, lll: Glee Club IV: Hi-Y-Club lVg Senior Dramatics tCastl: lr. Prom Committee: Com- mencement Guard ot Honor Ill: A Capella Choir IV Noted tor: His flashing smile Usually Seen: With the girls Secret Ambition: To grow a little taller Weakness: B. S. A. ALFRED ALBERS Cutie A Corinthian. cr lad oi mettle, a good boy. lnterclass Baseball ll: lnterclass Basketball ll, lll Noted tor: His athletic ability Usually Seen: With A. Hall Secret Ambition: To play football tor Montclair State Weakness: French ll ZO VIRGINIA ALDRICH ..GinnY., A merry heart that laughs at care. tTransferred trom East Orange High School '37l lnterclass Baseball lll, lVg lnterclass Basketball lll: Senior Dramatics tPropsl: Soccer lll, lV Noted tor: Playing Cupid Usually Seen: With Shirley Secret Ambition: To be graduated Weakness: Football players CARLITA ALF ORD Charley I am happiest when farthest from pen cmd book. lnterclass Baseball ll, lllg lnterclass Basketball ll, lllp Glee Club lll, IV: Senior Chorus Noted tor: Her carefree manner Usually Seen: Hurrying away from school Secret Ambition: To own a day nursery Weakness: Montclair ROBERT ALLEN Bob Soon he soothed his soul to pleasures. Noted tor: Being one of tive Usually Seen: With the Carteret gang Weakness: His next door neighbor Secret Ambition: To own a car