West Side High School - Lamp Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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s WEST SIDERS ARE HAPPIEST when at the beach, as indicated by Alberta Gamba's big smile. E ft FREEMAN HARRIS RELAXES in the summer by looking at the cool water of a refreshing stream. ONE OF THE FAVORITE SUMMER PASTIMES of the senior boys is fishing. Bemie Balzer and Bob Porsavage rise much earlier to do this than to attend school! For many West Side seniors, summer is a season of fun and relaxation. Many of us are fine swimmers simply because we cannot resist the call of the pounding surf. While some bask in the warmth of the summer sun. others who are more adventurous activate their rods and reels and endeavor to depopulate the water of its fish. Frequently, the swimmers, fishermen, and sun-bathers get together at several of the many sportive parties enjoyed during the summer. Whether these social gatherings be held at home or in a night club at a favorite seashore resort, the spirit is overwhelming and the conduct is befitting a reputable West Sider. But. eventually, summer must gradually fade into autumn and we prepare for the commencement of a new school year. CASUAL PARTIES arc a great pastime for most West Side girls. By their expressions you can see the real enjoyment they receive from the gatherings. FOR EVENING ENTERTAINMENT during the summer many of the seniors venture to New York for dinner and a show.

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1 L YU The essence of our happy and successful life at West Side has been the varied seasonal experiences which were afforded us by the four distinct seasons. Therefore, we find it appropriate to dedicate the following section of our yearbook to the seasons as reflected by their numerous and enjoyable activities. As we journey back into the pleasant memories of our high school days, we recall the many events which are associated with specific seasons. Football games in autumn are always a favorite among the seniors. During the winter we demonstrate our fortitude and pioneering spirit as we resolutely transcend the obstacles of rising snow drifts in order to attend classes faithfully. Besides activities, each season creates in us contrasting moods. How often we succumb to wistful spring fever or overindulgence in delightful summer daydreams, not without a friendly, yet firm awakening. And finally we experience a new joy and apprehension as we approach the ultimate objective of our work and activities during the seasons at West Side—Graduation. So much happened this year Z Z that I forgot to go underground. SMIRCLE. THE GROUNDHOG 23

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YOU HAVE ONLY ONE LIFE, so why not live it conservatively? LOOKS LIKE THE REFEREE tossed that coin into orbit. TIME TO REDECORATE the lockers. REMEMBER, filling out organization cards can be fun. KNOWLEDGE, knowledge, knowledge, Mr. Ormond’s well known offer of food for thought. Following a much needed summer vacation. we return to West Side and look forward to the business as well as the pleasures of the fall term. Filling out the organization cards, a task with which we are quite familiar, is the first obstacle in our path. Next is the reactivation of our lockers which will soon become book-ridden and. at times, a bit untidy. But soon we become adjusted and turn our sights toward the main autumn activities: football for the boys, and twirling and cheerleading for the girls. After a successful grid season, we yield to the cold north wind and anticipate the experiences which winter holds for us.