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

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HAROLD FOSTER-We were proud to have Mike as our Class President for our junior and senior years. This handsome hunk of man was voted Most Typical. Mike was usually seen driving around in his father's truck. Football 47 Student Council 2, 47 Chorus 47 Class President 3, 4. ED FULLERTON-Ed has almost become a legend in the inter- scholastic sports world. As the backbone of our football and basketball teams and an enthusiastic baseball player, Ed was elected 'tMost Athletic. Forsaking all school offices, his life revolved around sports and Joan. Football l, Z, 3, 47 Basketball 2, 3, 47 Varsity Club 2, 3, 47 Baseball 3, 47 Secretary of Activities 37 School Vice President l. TERESA FUSCA-See that flashy poster? That was probably made by Teresa, one of the few gals who scored in art. Teresa will be Carnegie Tech's gain, West View's loss. West Wind 3, 47 Girls Bowling Club 3, 47 Sigma Phi Sigma 3, 47 Rifle Club Girls Bowling Club 4. BETTY GARRITY-Jovial Betts was always popping up with some quip. She has the humorous habit of speaking long, long. words. Nothing thrills her more than horses. Girls Bowling Club 4. CHARLES GATES-Chuck's height and natural ability made him a blessing to the basketball squad. His hall patrol job was made easier by the smiles the gals flashed his way. Basketball 3, 47 Hi-Y 47 Student Council 47 Hall Patrol 4. MERLE GEROULD-Pert little Merle with the musical mind has graced the chorus with her sweet soprano voice for four years. You could usually identify her by the pencil she keeps behind her ear. Merle and her pal Georgie were inseparable. Sigma Phi Sigma 2, 37 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 47 Westvian 47 G. A. A. l, 37 Y-Teens l. JEAN GIAMP-She was one of the first to sport those new pearl-rimmed glasses. True friend to all who knew her it's sure that patients will flock to Nurse Jean. Latin Club 37 Girls Bowling Club 47 Siqma Phi Sigma 4. NORMAN GRUBBS- Grubbsy did an excellent job of polic- ing the halls. Never let it be said that there was a traffic jam on his beat. He hopes to excel as a photographer. Hall Patrol 3. MARY ANN GRUBER-Full of pep, vim, and vigor Mag was a genuine package of fun. She worked hard as a faithful member of Y-Teens. Her way of looking at the sunny side of things assures her of a bright future. . Y-Teens 4. ELEANOR GRUPP-When there was any fun in the offing El always wanted in on the ground floor. Sure fire on the gym floor, a whizz with a needle, and clever as they come -thatls our gal! Sigma Phi Sigma 3, 47 G, A. A. 3, 47 Y-Teens 47 Girls Bowling Club 37 F. H. A. 3. LOIS ANN GUIBERT-Sweet and quiet ALO' was high and happy with all her pals. Putting stamps into her stamp col- lection wasn't all that kept her busy. Dancing and bowling also found their places. Girls Bowling Club 4. JOHN GURNEY-J ack joined the West View tribe in his junior year. He claims he's a woman hater, but vve seriously doubt it. All his dreams center around Annapolis. 27

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DAN EGNACHESKI-Dan usually gave Mr. Hartman a Hhard time in fifth period P. D. class. He felt at home on the football field. Football 4. JOAN ELSINGER-Joan added to West View's friendly spirit. In the summer we found her zooming around in that snappy red Dodge, and in the winter she was sliding around the ice pond. Siqmcr Phi Siqmcx 3, 47 G. A. A. 37 Girls Bowling Club 3. BLAIR R. ENGLISH-A ready smile, and a helping hand were the colors under which Blair sailed through school. Although he was a lovable pest in Type Class, he was a de- pendable friend in Chemistry. Truck 45 Lcitin Club 2. TOM ERWIN-The class of '49 would have been lost without this individual. Classes giggled, and teachers frowned, but still our darling Tommy clowned. Chorus 47 Lotin Club 27 Boys Chorus 27 Hall Patrol 35 Student Council 45 Secretary ot Sonitotion 47 Class President 2. GEORGE FARIS-George wasn't exactly the serious type, and all like him for just this. He spent most of his time trying to think up ways to heckle Mr. H. P. Smith. Chorus 2, 3, 47 Hull Patrol 37 Latln Club 27 Boys Chorus 2, 45 Wrestling 47 Hi-Y 4. ROSEMARIE FEIL-Rosie was truly a quiz kid. She ranked high in the class as a scholar and friend. Spanish class was a favorite period. Was the attraction Mr. Herman's witty C?D jokes? DOLORES F. FISCHETTI-Dee could sit for days and listen to Mr. Hartman's rare discus- sions. She also had a flair for mischief! Dee was another voice class fan. Mixed Chorus l, 3, 45 Sigrno Phi Siqrnzz 27 Girls Chorus 2, 45 F. B. L. A. 3, 45 F. H. A. 45 Vllestvicm 3. DONALD FISHER-This handsome lad was another of our Ngo get 'em sportsmen. Al- though active in most everything, swinging a golf club suited him to a t'Tee . Golf l, 2, 3, 47 Basketball l, 2, 37 Football 2, 3, 45 Varsity Club 2, 3, 45 Chorus l, 47 Vice President of Closs 35 Hi-Y 47 Student Council 37 Sports Editor, Westvion 47 Bond l5 Boys Chorus 4. ELMER FLETCHER--Now here's a lad with talent. If yo-u've ever read anything written by Fletch, you'll know what we mean. His ambition is to study English and dramatics at college, and get ahead in the Literary World. N. F. L. 3, 47 Speech Club 3, 4. JOE FLOWERS-We didn't hear much from Joe in P. D. class but someone could always get him started on the subject of hunting. Flowers never thrive in winter, but this one combated the icy winds by skiing and ice skating.

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ROBERT J. HAEFNER-See that streak? That's Bob whizzing by in a car. Mixing up the gears, and driving were two of his favorite pastimes. DON HALLER-Don hailed from Hamilton, but made up for lost time in his junior and senior years. His first interests are automobiles and mechanics. Imagine Don changing a tire for a pretty lady driver! GEORGIANA V. HALLUIN-There was never a dull moment when amicable Georgiana and her plaid rimmed glasses were near. She and Merle made a jolly twosome. Winchell had nothing on her for she could probably speak more words per minute than he. Sigma Phi Sigma 47 G. A. A. 3, 47 Speech Club 3, 47 N. F. L. 3, 47 Girls Chorus 3. BARBARA JEAN HAMBURG-UBabs'l cut a striking figure in her majorette's uniform. Those eyelashes added excitement in many situations. When she becomes a teacher, her students are bound to be content and happy. Chorus l, 2, 3, 47 Girls Chorus 2, 3, 47 Band 2, 3, 47 Westvian 3, 47 G. A. A. 27 Sigma Phi Sigma 47 Library Club 27 Latin Club 2, 47 Speech Club 2. ELMER HANNA-Suave, lanky Elmer is the man with the sax appeal. His marching set a fine example for the band. Elmer was an asset to the band and a hit with the majorettes. Band 3, 47 Orchestra 3, 47 Sax Sextet 3, 4. WILLIAM HARRIS-Bil1's tendency to blush has labeled him our Walking Thermometer. Welll all soon be relying on him for our food supply because he yearns to 'ttill the soil and be a farmer. PHYLLIS JOYCE HARTMAN-As one of our high stepping gals Phil really added 'tzip to the sponsor line. Another Super-Duper speech student, those readings of hers always held the audience spellbound. Speech Club l, 2, 3, 47 N. F. L. l, 2, 3, 47 Band 3, 47 Westvian 47 Mixed Chorus l, 2, 3, 47 Sigma Phi Sigma 47 Latin Club 2, 37 Officer 37 Girls Chorus 2, 3, 4. MARILYN HARTWICK-Petite Marilyn possessed a musical giggle that always set the class laughing. She made quite a hit with the gents, especially on the dance floor. Sigma Phi Sigma 37 Bowling Club 3. IRWIN HAUER-Dashing and debonair are the two best words to describe Ernie. His drawings of Hauerstein monsters were a panic. Many were the gals that eyed him but Ernie had eyes for Betts only. Executive Council 3, 4. DALE ALLEN HAUSER-Small, prankish Dale afforded us with many exciting moments at the wrestling matches. A born animal lover, his pets ranged from snakes, to skunks, to frogs, depending on the season. Wrestling 2, 3, 47 Varsity Club 47 Chorus 47 Rifle Club 4. JOHN HEATON-Jack has added musical touch to the band for six years. He is always supplied with a good joke and a stick of gum. The chorus also appealed to him. Band 1, 2, 3, 47 Hall Patrol 37 Chorus 3, 47 Rifle Club 4. ELMER HEINTZ-We all cheered when Tuggy carried the ball, both in baseball and football. Tuggy scored with the girls, too, though he would never admit it. Football 2, 3, 47 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 47 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. 28