West Reading High School - Vaquero Yearbook (West Reading, PA)

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HICLICN Flilll, l.011a'0n. Dramatics, 2g Girl Reserves, S, 43 MacDowell Choral Club, 3, 4. London is the Gulliver of the Seniors. She is a meni- ber of our lVlacDowell Choral Club and also a faithful member of her church choir. She thrives on macaroni and hamburger, plus good movies. Thinks Nelson lfddv is positively 'fsuperfi Although an academic student, she plans to attend a commercial college when through with school. ROS li FLAC CO R0.vif ' Girls' Glee Club, l. 2, 3, 4. Rosie is one of our movie-fans and simply idolizes Allan Ladd. ln addition, she has quite a collection of movie magazines and, thus, is usually well informed of the up-to-date movie news. She is a commercial student. but says she could very easily do without bookkeeping. Mashed potatoes is her pet energy builder. lRlfNlC FORRY Hllv7'!'l1t'1LH Dramatics, 23 Girl Reserves, 3, 43 Girls' Glee Club, 2. 3, 4g Monitor. 3, 4. VVrench', is taking the Commercial course. and aspires to be a stenog or cashier. She likes shorthand, but claims that bookkeeping will be the death of her vet. She detests all seafood and red cabbage. Her hobbifff Writing letters. 9

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MARY CAMPIQTLQLLI AMd7'j',y Basketball, 2, 3, 43 Yearbook, 4. Mary is a bug on rug-cutting. just give her music, and of course a partner, and boy, nothing will stop her! NVhen the subject of food is brought tc light, take this advice- never mention fish. One thing, however, she will glory in hearing mentioned is Bond bread. What's the reason, Mary? QAS if we didn't knowj RUTH ELY Ru th Dramatics, Zg Class Play, 4. Ruth would never survive if she would have to be without a radio. Also, another indispensable item in her life, is a serving of that good, old combination of sauer kraut and hot dogs. When those unbearable gloomy days hang around, she usually spends her time in reading. If you wish to stay on friendly terms with her, just be sure you never call her '4Ruthie . JANIES FAHL fi11m1y Hi-Y, 2, 3. 45 Basketball, l, 2, 3, 43 Soccer, 3, Track, lg Class Play, 45 Class Pres., 1, 43 Year- book. 43 Lariat, 3, 45 Monitor, 1, 25 Baseball, Z, 3, 4. W'hat's that coming down the street? It's a steam roller. no, it's a junk heap, no, it's Fahly in his Terraplane. Fat is noted for his fabulous car, as well as for his acute sense of humor. As President of the Senior Class, and a participant in various other school activities, jimmy leads a pretty busy life, but he always finds time to work for Claire', fthe one at Croll 8: Keckj, and to take that certain someone out. jim expects to be a doctor and, by his high school record, should be quite a successful one. Q

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RICHARD FREES Doc Hi-Y, 2, 3, 45 Orchestra, 1, 2, 3, 4. Doc', is another one of our Shops boys. He spends most of his time on the first floor, and is quite adept in metal work. He is an enthusiastic member of the Penn- sylvania State Guards, and was recently made a Corporal. Upon graduation he hopes to enter the leathernecks . JOHN GILBERT Gillie Hi-Y, Z, 3, 45 Basketball, 2, 3g Soccer, 2, 3g Track, 1, 2, 3, Class V. Pres., 1, Pres. A.A., 43 MacDow- ell Chorus Club, 3, 4, Swimming, 1, 3, 35 Wrest- ling, 2. Big John was surely missed on the athletic teams this year, after being a standout on all teams as a junior. John is the ace shop man of the class and turns out any- thing from toy pistols to tom-toms on the lathe. He ex- pects to enter the Marines after graduation . . . God help the Japs! HELEN MAE GUSSMAN Gus Dramatics, 2, Girl Reserves, 3, 4, Lariat Treas- urer, 4g Girls' Glee Club, 2, 3, Monitor, 3. Gus , an industrious commercial student, finds book- keeping her main interest. She enjoys dancing and lis- tening to orchestras immensely. Movies also occupy much of her spare time. When turnips are home on the range , you will find Guss patronizing Brown's Diner. She has become dejected due to a certain person leaving for the armed forces. 10