West View High School - Westvian Yearbook (West View, PA)

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RALPH A. BETCHER Betch When BetchU went to the plate you could nbetcha boots he was good for a hit-batted .500 his third year on the team-when Ralph was absent, we didn't get to the plate- no tokens, no lunch. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 2. 3, 45 National Honor Society. CONSTANCE BLACK Connie,' A peppy package from Hamilton- short in stature, but long in what it takes to get ahead- Connie's hid- den humor has made her many friends and will make her many more. Westvian 45 Girl Reserves 3, 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 4. JAMES M. BLAIR Turley Tude,' is a Grade A student with a subtle sense of humor-usually seen with Ike', and George-likes basket- ball and hopes to be a writer. Student Council 2. DOROTHY BLYSTONE 'KDottie', Dottie was one of our faithful friends from out the road--the smile characterizes her winningness to carry her share of the burden. G.A.A. 45 Girl Reserves 4 HARRY L. BOYLE Har Although Har did not join the crew until eleventh grade, he lost no no time making himself an indispen- sable member--he stood most of his watches in the Library-shore leave was usually spent in Bellevue. Baseball 3, 45 Wrestling 45 IIall Patrol 45 Class Play 3. Seniors 19:15 SHIRLEY E. BETZOLD Bets'l Surely Shirley should succeed--tiny and vivacious-singing sweetly-this peppy, pert little lady will be missed. Chorus 3, 4. FRANKLIN BLACKSTONE, JR. Franklin fretted furiously to fur- nish a folio as famous as the Com- mentariesl'-we feel his worries were not in vain-runner-up for Most Likely to Succeed and Did Most for West View -as scholar. as speak- er, and as skipper of the S. S. West- vian, he was supreme. Westvian 3, 4, Editor 45 N.F.L. 1, 2, 3, 4, President 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 45 Class Play 45 At Ease 45 National Honor Society. JOSEPHINE C. BLANER Iosie Josie', wants to be a private secre- tary--as anyone can plainly see, she wouldn't be hard to take in that capa- city-or any other-never satislied with anything short of perfection. Chorus 3, 45 National Honor So- ciety. ROSELLA BOLENTS Rosella,' Can't you see why Rosella was a popular shipmate?-a truly gracious lady-her ambition is to be a model --all we can say is more Powers to you. Westvian,' 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 45 Chorus 45 Girl Reserves 3. BETTY BRAUN Betts Bonny Betts', with her becoming freckles-never balked at any burden -a boon to the staff-we're taking all Betts . Westvian,' 45 Chorus 1, 3, 45 Sig- ma Phi Sigma 4.

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assengers PHYLLIS RUTH BAUER Phyl', Neatness and thoroughness describe Phyl to a T-hopes to attend Grove City-the tea leaves tell a story of success for her as a secretary Westview 4' G.A.A. 3 4 SALLIE BAUER Sallie Upon her arrival from Sam Ham, Sallie lost no time getting into the whirl of activities-even though her :attention was divided-the Library wa her favorite haunt. Chorus 3, 45 Library Club 3, 45 President 45 Girl Reserves 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 45 Westvian 4 DAVID BAUMAN Dave Dave left our roster on our third outbound voyage-the fact that he transferred back to our deck for his last cruise speaks well for both the ship and the sailor-we were happy to have him back with us. NATHANIAL JOHN BEABER, JR. Jack Wahoo Beaber-West View's Indian-gave his talents whole heartedly-leg in cast, he limped around for weeks-interfered with his ballet, jive. and rhumba-Arthur Murray will have keen com? petition. Assit Editor of At Ease 45 Class Plav 45 Radio Club 45 Chorus 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 4 1 success. 19 HELEN DOROTHEA BECK Be-ckie Gotham,s gift to West View via Sam Ham-we enjoyed her Non Yahkerv accent-always a good sport-wants to go back home to go to school. Westvian,' 45 G.A.A. 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 4. PATRICIA LEE BECK Pat Patient and persevering on the path to perfection -many and varied were her pursuits-with her on our deck, Weill stand Pat NVestvian 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Girls Trio 2, 3, 45 Cheerleader 3, 45 Class Play 45 National Honor Society. CAROL JOAN BECKER C. J. Being one of our country gals never hindered C, jf, from taking part in all the action on deck- can make fun if none is available-both the bus- iness and literary staffs proiited from her presence. Westvian 3, 45 At Easei' 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Class Play 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 4. LOIS IEANNE BERGER LoisD Never too busy to lend a helping hand-her tireless energy was welcomed by any activity- we know she,ll achieve her ambition to be a Westvian 3, 45 Library Club 3, 45 Sigma Phi Sigma 45 At Ease 45 Girl Reserve 4.

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Seniors FRANCES BUKAUSKAS FrannyU Fun grew fast and furious when Franny was frivolous-totally un- predictable even in her serious mo- ments-we will remember her as Maudie . Westvian', 4, Chorus 3, 4, Oper- etta 3, Class Play 35 Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. FRANK S. CHAPPEL Frankie Spends homework hours roller- skating and aspires to be a profes- sional skater-but tell it to the Mar- ines , as this is Frankie's immediate destination. Track 2, 3, 4, Hall Patrol 2. RICHARD D. COLE Dick His questioning look was probably aimed at the photographer- gem tlemen prefer blondes -one of our twin combinations-our Scooper . Wrestling 2, 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, 4, Hall Patrol 2, 3, 4g Chorus 3, 4g Class Play 4. MARJORIE CRAIG MargieU Crystal blue eyes-dainty and dim- inutive- we were always thinking of you, Margiev-the many days you were in sick bay-faithfully served as cheer leader for four years. Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 43 Girl Reserves 3, 4, Sigma Phi Sigma 4. HELEN T. CULLY allele-n Raven tresses and azure eyes-a startling combination-stood faithful watch on the S.S. Girl Reserves-am other commercial student who will carry on. Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. 21 DOROTHY R. BURKE Dot If the highest degree of earthly happiness is quiet , then Dot is the happiest member of our crew-her quiet ways were her greatest charm. Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. JAMES CHECKAN Chick,' Chick', looks shy and quiet-but looks are deceiving-tall, dark, and handsome--indispensable part of our wrestling team-wants to be an aero- nautical engineer. Baseball 2, 3, 4, Wrestling 2, 3, 4, Football 4, Class Play 4. VVILLIAM CONNOR Bill Traded off the Rose and Goldn for Navy blue before the end of the cruise-will fulfill his ambition by becoming an electrician's mate. Basketball 2. ELLEN CRAMER Ellen Life-long pal of Sal-her golden tresses added to her beauty--filled with fun and frolic from bow to stern -her patients will want to go from bad to worse. Library Club 3, 4, Secretary 4, Chorus 4g Girl Reserves 4g Sigma Phi Sigma 4. IRENE CUMMINS Rene,' Quiet and unobtrusive-always found with her gang from 104- friendly atmosphere between teachers and students appealed to her most at West View-it was a happy voyage.