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

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During the three years we have been students in West Orange High, our school life has been disrupted and overshadowed by the war. The bombing of Pearl Harbor, which came in our Sophomore Year, brought with it many changes: the auxiliary courses of the V-Program”; the Red Cross Sewing and Knitting Classes; the toughening Commando Tactics in gym; the conservation program, making us glad for our shorter tests and exams; the many new teachers and substitutes in place of those who entered the service; and most of all the loss of many of our boys who joined the armed forces. However, despite these many disruptions, we have tried to carry on our school’s best traditions. Under the able leadership of our class officers, we seniors of 1944 have endeavored to maintain the high standards set by preceding classes. Bob Milone, our president, is very dependable, intelligent, and well liked. He has been outstanding in scholarship as well as on the football field. The vice-president, Norman Carlson, has ably assisted Bob and has made a name for himself on the basketball court. For secretary, we needed an orderly, painstaking person. Nyla Day just naturally filled this position. Dick Simon, who is a conscientious and all-around good fellow, is our treasurer. wcHA D SIMON Treasure nyla £ aY Secretary Page 27

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MARY ANASTAS “Mar “Good nature shines in her face. Glee Club 4. Noted for: her cute smile. Usually seen: in the movies. Secret Ambi- tion: to be a secretary. Weakness: marines. EDITH ANDERSON Dithc Not all (food things come in small packages.” Subscription Committee 4, War Sav- ings Bonds and Stamps Sales Girl; Red Cross Sewing Club 3, 4. Noted for: her picture of George and Clark Gable. Usually seen: run- ning for her bus. Secret Ambition: to sell a war stamp. Weakness: her “catchy” novelty pins. GLORIA ANDERSON Clor” Be gone my care; give you to the winds.” Personality Committee; Interclass Baseball 2, 3; Interclass Basketl all 2, 3; Captain or Sub-captain of a Gym Class 2, 3; Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Girls' Chorus 2. 3, 4; Treas- urer of Girl Reserves; Vollcyl all 2. 3. Noted for: her unusual motions. I su ally seen: with Jane in Paul's. Secret ambition: to ge a 90 in Spanish, Weakness: uniforms. JEAN BARNES “Barnscy” If eyes were made for seeing, Then beauty is its men excuse for being.” Interclass Baskctltall 3; Sub-captain Gym Class 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Setuit Council 3. War Stamp Sales; Soccer 3; Badminton 3. Noted for: her beautiful brmvn eyes. Usually seen: walking with Peter. Secret ambition: to be a journalist. Weakness: golf. BETTY JEAN BEEL ‘'Beets” Silence is golden, but we're off the gold standard. Annual Start (Advertising, Person- alities); Interclass Basketball 2. 3; Captain of Gym Class 2, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Clio 3. 4; Girl Reserves 3. 4; Hockey 2. 3; Glee Club 2. 3. Noted for: that gift of gab. Usu- ally seen: in a cloud of dust. Secret ambition: to men a car. Weakness: liverwurst and jelly sandwich. JIMMY BALL Mr. B.” “He appears to be shy But there's mischief in his eye.” Interclass Baseball 2, 3, 4; Inter- class Basketball 2, 3, 4; Captain of Gym Class 3. 4. Noted for: his dancing style. Usual ly seen: iwith King Sal traping. Secret ambition: to be an expert on fruit. Weakness: wine, women, and song. WALTER BAYOWSKY Bugs” The soul of this man is in his clothes.” Interclass Baseliall 2. 3, 4; Intcrclass Basketl all 2, 3, 4; Captain of Gym Class 2. 3, 4; War Bond Sales Com- mittee 3« Golf 2. Noted for: being a big merchant: Usually seen: at Pals Cabin. Secret ambition to own the Stork Club. Weakness: hard clothes. MELISANDE BELDON “Sande Grace was in all her steps; heav'n in her eyes. Choir 3. 4. Noted for: her giggle. Usually seen: with Henriette. Secret ambition: to be an artist. Weakness: I he Metro- politan. Page 28