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

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When we, who had been like wild colts in Junior High School, entered Senior High and passed through the wide front doors with giant-like seniors, perhaps we felt a little bit apprehensive. Soon, however, we became used to the daily routine and settled down. Then came the next September; and we were happy, carefree Jun- iors, not being pushed around like Sophomores, but not carrying so much responsibility as Seniors. Finally the end of the line came, and we assumed extra tasks. In order to carry these burdens to their destination, we had need of capable leaders. Ever since the graduating class came together as Sophomores, it has been blessed with outstanding leadership. That our class has not only discussed, but also acted and carried out its projects, is Page 26 THE PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS

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attested by many accomplishments. We have helped form the Student Congress and have raised it from a weak or- ganization to the most powerful one in school. Dances and other activities, which make life enjoyable and interesting, have received our management. This year our officers have been as follows: Bob Schla- ger — president, Jerry Simon — vice-president, Harriet Wilson — secretary, and Dick Hetherington — treasurer. Bob, our president, is very energetic; he gets things done. Unassuming and generally quiet, he is likely to as- tonish you by his fearlessness. His experience in making dances go over has greatly aided him in becoming one of our best leaders. Our vice-president, Si,” is not afraid of work. To prove that, one needs only to look at his record. Besides that, he is universally liked and respected. One of the hardest workers in school is Harriet, our secretary. Her happy nature is reflected in herself; her conscientiousness is reflected in her unusual scholastic rec- ord. Everybody likes Harriet. Dick, our treasurer, was our Junior president. His ver- satility is remarkable: everything he starts, he finishes; and everything he does, he does well. Knowing his prowess at math, and knowing that he plans to become an actuary, we feel perfectly safe with our money in his capable hands. This team has done a good job in spite of adverse con- ditions. Evaluation made it impossible to hold the Senior Prom on its accustomed date; therefore, plans were made to hold in June a substitute prom—the Senior Farewell. And, to everybody's delight, the annual trip up the Hud- son is being arranged. When one looks at these records, he sees that our cap- tains have, indeed, steered us carefully to our final desti- nation. rrr Page 27