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

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« HAYDEN EVANS-Grow City ille(cc, P,C.S.; MnnitclJiir Stale Traehfts Cottage, M.A. Bimimt» Practise. iHswdefceeping,. Eco- nomic GflOfn , Sir, Evans, fur a IS his lark in his duri, ii a mall, who likri people. Fiif (Ni s. reapon he spends has suitiFfieri as difeC-toT of fieKCtiH ilS an £ait Ottttfe play ground. • NORA EVANS—Rwlef CoJlcBe, R.C.S CIcrteBl Pracsire, Slenqgraphy. Annie get )u«r gw if: yeu will have to dr» tame “sharp shootmg it? heat Mts. Evans whu baa worn priae for her marksmanshrp. • MERLIN FINCH—Hu tgeri University,, H S,—Manual Training, XI yl» . i!L 'the lonely hw ts at W,Q,H', , w Hfiaidi Mr, Fiiwii to l»rinjc his sen here.. li he's iib;thiog like our primi professor,. h.e'11 certainly wow the Kirk. • JOHN FULLER - East Stroudsburg Teacher Callefff A , B.; New York Universi- ty. M.A. English. During She scWd year as the end of ebusra, M r: Fuller iiops explain- ing EfigEiMi Ki titfcidclite a aid begins listening te £ixn|daMat$ al»ut Kre ge's (casement lar- game; in the summer he tecomes a connMrlor al a boys' camp in New York, • RUT1I GOODYEAR—Dicldhttm Cottage. A.B.; CtdriShl .a University, M.A.—English. Fieiiic outings ami feachsng, which is far from bring a psqnic, de net teem to 1» «outi- tcrpafisj yit Miss Goodyear has ait EncfEiWr lion far Hicrlih. Her ability 10 propoolld KriFrt mnr is smmwetl only liY bet nwsterF E Piruaiiafg bleaks over she gldwiaig cuals of a charcoal fire. • MARGUERITE FIEESEM AN — New York University. B.C.S., P .Ed.—Business Arithmetic, Economic and Political Grogra- jdiy. Life would he perfect for 3Uis f Hce-r- man if only she could teach her csmulereiai lidijects while enjoying a pictiie prepared Sij ber SWibcF- -as excellent took. Si. ilotllif. Miss Hecaetnail's £• I - would also eft joy this aiovel. sisuaficn, • FREDA HEKGT-Miswichuwttt Seh«il of Aft -Arb Afiisi, teacher, skier-yes. Miss Herrft is unite versa!Lie- ■nil it doesn't seem to be hurling her a hit I flemY Ite M» BMf- pirised to sec her 'cnmiog around the irnmn- tain” with her hiking drill, elihcFL for ihe his n lias ii Dll fur w fifing -nut shoes (and feet3) by climbing hills said CipfetTilig forests. • JANE HILSON—Oherlin College, A B . Columbia University, M.A English. Having taught English and taken charge i» ihe Year hook during the fsii? few years. Miss Hihon'f usual summer run l ine ii I» recuperate from the preceding year's onslaught , Though liar sered by ikiulile negatives. lantnaed by vulgar- isms, and lieateli by ’ «ItaH” suwl ‘'will. Mips HilsotiS spirit is ‘’Mwdy,'' yet unhmred. HENRY HUSEI.TON—Ufayelte Col- kge, LS.— Physics For tev rul Pcmeslfri Mr. SluisrlttMi baft Ikcii; guiding site steps of aspiring on-vice i in physics; and far tin even greater length of time he hai been perfect tiii a project of hh own. This year i'l is hear completion. This device wall eranlile ane lei sec through d«irs—it Lb something op otfeer. e-iH- etl a Ley hale. • FAYL KARNES -University .f Kama-. A ES.; New Vorlc University, M,A—Typing All ibow iiavinu had Miss Karnes ate sure to saCVewt in ill world of commrrte. Thry don't itare fail. After a hard day's toil wjrh her pupils. Miss Karnes desires tomt itnelli- gent CufttjzUiniCrtlS.hiiK Nhe has. a small dog thud she holds in great affeciiran. • SUSAN LAMB -Univcfsifg of Feunsyl- vani . MVS.—'Child Care. House Planning-. What attraction can those hiHs of Pensis-yl- vaida hoUl that lijcckoflU Mitt Lamb ELvwanJs them eonsianily ? Conld the K-meShinj,; that keeps her away Ijt Rcnneone, nr just don I the hills- of W.O. attract our BEtractiec Miss? KATHERINE LANCASTER—Nf J. Col lege for Womeoi, if. S.—Plane p gmetry. A! gelira. When iMifcfiyiie like Mii laocuttf, who teaches die ef the severest sciences, chat of Erametry. is shown to have a lighter, mare mnsaaitic side to her nature in the farm ef a fondiiriv lor rmi«C. we are eietreniely proud to b Vr uneh a Well hsalaiiibcd pe-rson on pur facuFty, i'ugt 17

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THE COMMISSIONERS The Faculty • THELMA V. ALLEN OLerlin College. A. B. French, English. On many a sunny you will find Miss Alim toting bgr foil clulm to the links. • A. M. ATWAN Montclair, BA, M.A.- V. S- History. Perhaps we could collect a large enough sum of tno ) to present Mr, Atwan with a hcliocopter—just think how peaceful P A, l could ne first period with no Sit Atwan gasping lor breath at 8:S1 I - emuse of kb usual morning sprint. • ELLEN BENDER Rutger . B.S., Jf.Ed. — Algebra, Plane Geometry. In these day of surrealistic art, it is a pleasure to sec Miss Bender' fine pannings, • DEBORAH BETZ IluckneB University. B. S,—Algebra. I S History. Whether it t a hori walk or a long trip. Mr . Bet like to travel. • HELEN BLANKER Penn State. B.S.— Food . The pro Mem id cooking to please the male i-alatr holds nci terrors tor Mis» Blan- ker Her future husland will nog mflrr (torn the usual concrete cookie and carlmniied r«a ts. • KATHERINE BUSS Mt Holyoke Cd- lege. B A,—U. S. History. Miss Bliss enjoy hearing operas and concerta Her favorite symphony is Bert hi wen’s Seventh. • LEE BLl’MER Oshkuoh State Teachers Col left, ns.; Columbia University. M.A.—- U, S. History- Pop” Blumer is a noted edicetur of antiques. However, wot only doe his colles;tkm pf old maps enliven his history claaies. but also an occasional yodel or a story of Edatfh. • MURRAY R BROOKS — Montclair Teachers College; Newark State Teachers. B.S Metal Shop. Mr. Brooks’ sad duty i to keep the driving students tielween the telephone poles Tins result in longer life lor the telephone pule , but unfortunately reduce thr amount of salvaged lumber for his shop classes. • DON ALL) BUSH—Penn State College, B.S,; Montclair State Teacher College, M.A. Biology. Mr Bush often thrills the public with hts melodious voice, and it is a real treat to hear him sing. His bodoay classes remmdwT only the amusing anecdotes with which he relieves the monotony of arthropod and chordata. • VIOLET COTTER Syracuse University. B A. i Columbia University, M A.—English. English' That’s a favorite of Mis McOos- kc - Cooking? Well, that’s some thing else again. The culinary art was once a necessary evd. but «cientiisc gnu us came to the rescue. The result ? A pressure cooker. Now cooking is a pleasure and those savory odors are nor of Bacon or I. mb. • RONALD DOLL -Columbia University. A.B., M.A. — Guidance One of our most independent instructor is Mr. Doll. Not only is he a guidance director at our high school, but also hr is a trachrt at Upsala. This highly advantageous position is somewhat off- set by the fact that he has two boaae and two income taxes. • HAZEL DUNKERLY—New Jersey Col lege. B.A.; Rutgers University, M.Kd-—-LI hrairan Mrs. iJunltcrUy. the school libra- rian, keep» tabs on books of all subjecta from A to Z. Mrs. Dunfcerlry makes quite some sum of side money: she records all the quea- tiona she ia asked and sends them to quit show» Many of the more intelligent inter- rogations are sometimes suitalde for ”Jt Pay To Be Ignorant.” • EDMUND EASTWOOD—R I. State College. B.S ; Columina University, M.A.— Biology. Perhaps a young genius may some day successfully wade through biology without various adjective lieing hurled hi way; hut until that time all the alumni may revel in the fact that they are all MOT numbskulls. Yea, Mr Eastwood i democratic; he doe not support clans distinction; there's little dif- ference between an idiot and a scatterbrain. • MARGARET EATON New York State Teacher College, B.A.—Spanish. An enthu- siastic sportswoman. Miss Eaton enjoys swim- ming, tennis, and golf specialty golf. Page 16

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THE COMMISSIONERS The Faculty • AI.FRED LAWRENCE—Trenton Sate Teachers College. B.S-— Physical Education. First Aid. Mr Lawrence took basic training in California for the chore of teaching driv- ing. After spending some sleepless months in this enemy-held territory he returned, indoctrinated with every device employed in pedestrian hunting. Happily he can also de- rote his time to the gym classes where motorist-avoiding is taught. • MARGARET MeSWEENEY — Rutger . B.S.--English. When Great Caesar's Ghost has left its final impression upon students of Shakespeare Mist Me.Sweeney undoubtedly will get away from it all in upper New York State. There she may aid her sister in hei •aster's duties, weed in her flower garden, or letter still, indulge in her chief interest, art. • M MEYER Trenton State Teachers Col- lege. B S.—Ptiys cal Education. Miss Meyer is so food of her collie dog, Duke, that she even brought him to our foot hat! games. • SAM MEYER—Lebanon Valley College. A.B.; Columbia University, M.A.—Trigon- ometry, Algebra, Solid Geometry. Mr. Meyer claim that with teaching algebra, «olid geom- etry, and trig, and being adviser to the senior boys, be doesn't have time to relax—although in the summer he may be seen in his garden hoeing weeds. • DOROTHY NOCK — Vassar College. B.A.: New York University. M. A.—Latin, English. One of Mrs. Nock's favorite pas- times was once golf. This sport was given up; for her score in the low 70’s was con- tagious and spread to her student's test ta- pers. Someday when all Latin students speak like native-born Latina. Mts. Nock may retire to her dream cottage oti the New England Coast. • DOROTHY NUSSBAUM — Washington State College, A.B.—Economic Geography, Bookkeeping. Numbered among upper New York states staunchest supporters i Mias Nusahaum. Her snotto seems to he '‘distance lends enchantment, for travel is another interest. However these interests don't lessen her effectiveness in the commercial subjects, • JAMES O'KEEFE— University of Illi non, B.S.—Physical Education. Mr. O'Keefe hails from the Pennsylvania Dutch section of the East and ipends bis summer at a camp in New Hampshire. In kis spare time he directs the energies of the gym classes. of minor concern, the less important data of European events. Sometime during the sum- mer vacation Mis Peck ham may write a biography of her favorite historical character. Guess who! No, not Kilroy, • JOHN PETTITTJ — Montclair State Teochera College, B.A.—U- S. History, Eco- nomic Geography. Although Mr, Pcttitti is talkative in class, he is very reficient about his other activities. However, we have dis- covered that he enjoys tennis and«biking. Hi favorite activity (if it can lie called such) is loafing on a sunlit bench. • MADELINE QUINN— Boston Universi- ty. B.S,—Clothing. Under the superlative di- rectorship of Miss Uuinti. the school seam- stresses have progressed rapidly in the Sew ing C lasses The intricacies of the button, thread, and cloth factors have been ably demonstrated; and every facet of needle- been thoroughly investigated. Mias Outnn has brought to our school the wholesome influence of Boston, haked beans, and the Boston culture. • BEULAH PECKHAM — University of Missouri, A.B., B.S.; Columbia LTnivertitv, M.A - Modern History. Under Miss Peck ham’s tutorshio. Modern History students study along four main lines: Napoleon's birth. Napoleon's life. Napoleon's death, and. • MARCUS RANKIN- Grove City College, S History Mr. Rankin is not only basketball coach for the high school, but also Coach of the Lcfttar All-Stars, In his younger days he used to star at basketball himself. is