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

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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

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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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Barbara Bo Iso ver Bar 1 Be silent and safe; silence never be- trays you Barbara, always running up the hill from first lunch, is one of the two Barbs seen at Gart’s in conference with Kay and Jean every afternoon at around three-thirty. Barbara is a tall, slim brunette who enjoys music, good books, and oh, yes—menl Especially those from south of the Mason-Duson Line. Library Coumil II. I.ois Bovserf Sincere, capable, energetic, well-liked. What a gal! Lois is a prominent figure in our school, for she is Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper. You can usually see her hurrying to a rendezvous with Mr. Thomas to discuss the next issue of the Round Up, Her unusual personality and good nature have won her many friends. Although very busy, Lois seems to find much time for the academies, Nc»»| ap«r Suff III. IV, Edrtor-iftCbirf IV' Student Conate» II, III; Sob-Captain of Gym flas il. IV; Clio III; International Relationi Club IV. Beatrice Braun Bhkf They sin who tell us love can die.” One would think Bicky too small to get into all the trouble she does. Far be it from her to worry about it; she forgets troubles over a chocolate soda. Her pet peeve is waiting—except for a long distance call from Bob. Bicky can lindy,” drive a car. or lum the heel of a sock with equal case. Very versa- tile gal! Yearbook i Pcnonaitty Chairman) IV; Busi- ness Scag of XnundTp III Cap a in of Gym (U« HI. Sub-CiMiia II; secretary of Ptiilo IV: Prom Committee IV. Ill, II: Glee Club IV; reform Squid II. III. Psychology Club; Bo»I.ng III. Anne Brennan Annif 'A quiet girl of sterling worth is more than all the gold on earth. Anne, with her sweet and cheerful disposition, may seem to be shy to her classmates; but to her friends she is always full of gaiety and laughter. She will usually be seen palling around with her chums. Jeanette and Joan. Anne’s secret ambition is to become an airline hostess. Blond hair and blue eyes are her chief weaknesses. Yearbook Staff—V»h and Meant Cnnwntftf; Art Club 11. Ill, IV; Modern Darning Club IV; IntcicUM Sjxjfti II.