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

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Roy Adler Whose little body lodged a mighty mind No chemical equaiion i» too difficult for Roy, and he can solve the toughest math problem with annum facility. This aptitude has made him the friend of many a troubled student whom he has willingly aided. Photography is his chief interest. If hi college career meas- ures up to ihe standards he has set in high school, it will be completely sue- cessful. Ytirbodi? Stiff IV; Newspaper Stiff SIL IVJ From Committee 111, IV; Senmr rtar— Ticket Manager; Tennis Team II, 111, IV; timer» Club IV. Donald Anderson Anif ”h is only through labor and effort, en- ergy and courage that we move on to better thing» ’ Throughout his four years in West Orange High School. Dun has been a sincere worker and a friend to all. He is noted for his pleasant disposition. Don has been one of the active members of the International Relation Club and has been an interested and willing work- er in all of the other activities that he has entered. Ijiftctnaiignal Relation Club 111,, |V Norman Abbey A man of a few words. Although most of us think nf Nor man as a very quiet person, hi hides a Sot of his knowledge under his un« turning exterior He has always worked to the best of his ability and maintained excellent marks in alii his studies. His favorite hide-away is the bowling alley, where he may be seen trying to improve his game so that lie may become an expert. Subscription. CarnpitoG {H.ft. Captain ) III: Luihtidih Club IV. Glenn A plin Though not very bashful and not very bold.” Will you ever stop running for that R:20 bus in the morning. Glenn? Some day you'll trip over that big baritone horn I guess it’s your nature to he slow, but we all like you that way. The one thing that puzzle Glenn is how anyone can understand chemistry. Don’t worry; you can be a success in life without the knowledge of the atomic theory. Fand It. III. IV; Orchestra JJ, 111, IV. Boys Cl« CLub XV.

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Jjcquinncttc Barker 4i! thv ’ It s wonderful to be happy and in love- When you talk to Jackie, you find that her whole life encircles one particular clement—Albert. 5hc was born for him and she lives for him; for he t her fiance. Around school she's with Ruth, and out of school it s her joh and Al- bert. As for her future—well, that we ► can understand and use our imagination. Ellen Atchison Some think the world is made for fun and frolic. And so do I. Ellen's chief interests are dancing and ice skating. She hopes to become a roedi cal secretary when she leaves school. At lunch she is usually seen with Joan, having a full-course meal: a dixie. Out of school she spends her time at Kres- gc's dollar store behind the infants' counter. If there’s ever a dance at Orange High, you'll always find Ellen there. Cafeteria Worker Ilf; Student Secretary IV. Myrna Anne Benson ‘They who make the best use of their time have none to spare. Myma'f outstanding scholastic record » proof enough of her ability and per- severance. Her favorite subiect is French, which she speaks remarkably well. De- spite the fact that Myrna devotes much of her time to studying she. neverthe- less, found time to make a sales record in our annual magazine campaign. May your success continue on through all (he years. Yearbook Slid. Liter try C oenmitMe: Mew - paper Staff, Reporter III, Fashion Editor IV; Freni h CI b III Secretary IV- Philo Club II; International Relation Club 111, IV, Janet Boland It is a merry heart that hath many friends. Who would expect to find a Jennifer Jones in our high school? Well, we have one; and her name is Janet, Her laughing eyes and sparkling smile have won for her a gteat number of admir- ers and friends when we consider the fact that she is a newcomer to our alma mater. Even now, her thoughts are of Connecticut. Band IV: Sub-Captain of Gym Claw TV; French Ciub IV: Orchestra IV; Dramatic Club IV; Min bin Bind IV; Choir IV; Entered W.O.H.S. in her last ear.

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Ronald Banks Sober but not serious; Quiet but not idle. ' Ronald Banks is one of our classmates who will undoubtedly succeed in his ambition, which is to be a chemical en- gineer As is the case with most boys, Ronnv's chief weakness is girls. He can usually be found with John Crawford. Tennis and skiing are two sports in which Runny excels. He was a great asset to the tennis team. Smatsh Club Ills Sports Club IV; Ait Club IV; Varsity Tennis II. III. IV, Richard Baubles Ritchie He gives light as soon as he rises A harder worker than Dick could never he found. He is noted for his helpfulness in fixing the lights for the school plays. He may uMiJlIy be found at 49 Wheeler Street. I wonder why; could it be a certain brunette:1’ His weak ness is ice hockey. Dkk intends to fur. ther his education by attending Stevens Institute of Technology. Yearbook Staff 1 Snapshots) IV; Newspaper Seat!—H. R, Representative IV; Band (Man- ager! IV; Scudenc Congress II, IV; Junior Prom Committee; Subscription Captain IV; Visual Aids Club III, IV. Frank Baumillcr WhiStf Men of few words arc the best men. Frank is well noted for his skill in all sports. If Frank is chosen on a team, you may be sure it will be a good one. However, he is most noted as the school s motorcycle enthusiast. A recent spill didn't destroy his interest, and he may often be seen riding around on his motorcycle with his friend, Benny. hlrrdifi Sport II, III, IV; Captain or Sub-Captain of Gym Oais II, IV; Leather- craft Uub IV. Arvid Berg “A little nonsense now and then is rel- ished by the best of men. Arvid may usually be found with the boys m the Viking jackets. He is noted for being able to have a good time no matter where be is. Arvid’s secret am- bition is to he able to sleep without in terruption. After graduation he hopes to take a trip across the country. My guess is that Arvid will end up in Boston. I wonder why? V» ual Aids Club II, HI. IV; Chairman of Prop Cnrtimittcc IV, Host for Student Con- grei IV. i 3