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

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JOAN EVELYN HELFRICH-There was never a dull moment when Joan and her catching giggles could be found. One of West View's snappy twirlers, high-steppin' Joan graced our Sponsor Line. West Wind lg G. A. A. 27 F. B. L. A. 3, Sigma Phi Sigma 3, 4, Sponsor Line 4, Y-Teens 3. JACK HENRY-Jack was one of West View's avid music lovers, and a valuable asset to the band. His friendly manner, dry humor, and guitar case were his constant companions. Band 4. RUSSELL HERMAN- Herk is an import from North Catholic. A constant source of entertainment to his friends, he enjoyed all jokes in P. D. Class. The army is his next stop. AUDREY HERRINGTON-Lively Audrey was really hep to the jive! As a regular Shuffle Shop goer, she was always trying out new dance steps. Her long hair was a shiny at- tribute to her good looks. Sigma Phi Sigma 2, 3, 4, Chorus 4, Y-Teens Sp G, A. A. 1, 2. LAWRENCE HEYL-Larry was sports-minded from the word Ngo. This, with his rascally smile, provided him with date-bait. However, Larry's one and only was his baseball mitt. Baseball 3. DON R. HIRTH- Don was one of our hard- working stage crew. Everything ran smoothly when he was around. Next to dancing with Ruth, his favorite pastime is football. Football 3, 4, Stage Crew 2, 3, 4. JOHN HOLLENBURGER-When the echo of a large drum was heard on the field every- one knew that Johnny was at the helm even though he was hard to find. The mischievous gleam in his eyes suited him, but he always lent a sympathetic ear to your trouble. Band 3, Chorus l. TIMOTHY FRANCIS HOWE-Casanova in school and HCannon-ball on the football field, that's our Timmy. Football may have been his first love but blonde hair and blue eyes ran a close second. Football l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 3, Varsity Club 3, 4. HILDA HUBER-Although somewhat shy, this quiet miss possessed a winning smile that seemed to chase the blues away. She enjoyed striking the duck pins. Lucky will be the boss that gets Hilda for a stenographer. F. B. L. A. 3, Bowling Club 3, 4. GEORGE HUEBNER-Looking at his picture, you can see just how well deserving George is of his nickname Curly. A very friendly fellow' he keeps up to the times with the baseball scores. Hall Patrol 4, Hi-Y 3.

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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

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JEAN CLAIR IDE-This energetic little gal had the knack of adding pep to all her classes. Air transportation will zoom high when Jean fulfills her ambition as airplane hostess. Sigma Phi Sigma 2, 3, 47 Iunior Class Play 37 Y-Teens 2, 3, 47 Chorus l, 2, 47 Westvian 47 West Wind l, 27 G. A. A. l, 27 Girls Chorus 2, 47 Latin Club 2, 3. STEPHANIE LENORE INNIS-Pleasant Steviel' always found something good in everyone. One of those lucky people that lived out yonder near North Park she found it easy to par- ticipate in her favorite hobby-swimming. Sigma Phi Sigma 2, 37 Girls Bowling Club 2, 37 Iunior Class Play 37 Girls Chorus 27 Library Club 2, 3, 47 Westvian 4. JOHN H. ITTEL-Jack was known far and wide for his shrewd debating. For four years he helped the Speech and Debate Team to bring home the bacon. To be a Civil Engineer is his goal. N. F. L. l, 2, 3, 47 Speech Club l, 2, 3, 47 Vice President 47 West Wind 4. NELLIE ANN JACOBS-Within Nellie's quietness there was friendliness and sincerity. 'tNumber please, and Thank you, explain her plans for the future. Chorus l7 Girls Chorus 27 Girls Bowling Club 4. MEDA ANN KAESMEIER-Meda was West View's pride and joy. As secretary of the class, a member of Student Council and the Sponsor Line, she performed expertly. Band l, 3, 47 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 47 Student Council l, 2, 3, 47 Westvian 47 Class Officer 2, 47 Latin Club 2, 37 Officer 37 G. A. A. l7 Girls Chorus 2, 3, 47 Li- brary Club 17 Maid ot Honor, 1949. DORIS KANE-Sure, steady Doris performed excellently as an S. A. A. and Washington Trip collector. Printing and develop- ing pictures occupied her spare time. The Robert Morris School is scheduled to be her next stop. F. B. L. A. 3, 47 G. A. A. 3, 47 Westvian 47 Girls Chorus 47 S. A. A. Col- lectorp Washington Trip Chairman. GLENNA KELIN- Expert Developing and Printing was Glenna's shingle. It should give you a clear 'tPicture', of her hobby. Her attractive smile and pleasant manner won her friends. ' Art Club 4. ANN KIRCH-It was West View's lucky day when Ann landed. That super cheerleading jump and lovely soprano voice were evidence of her constant pep. Ann should find it easy floating through Syracuse University on wings of music. Chorus 3, 47 Sigma Phi Sigma 3, 47 Y-Teens 47 Speech Club 47 Cheerleading 47 Class Play 37 Mixed Ensemble 37 Girls Trio 47 West Wind 4. ALAN LEE KIVLAN-That subtle Kivlan humor kept things lively. An avid baseball fan, he collects autographs and per- sonal belongings of famous players. Just lately Stan Rojek's bat was added to his collection. Bigger Ice Cream Cones was his motto as a Bard's employee. Baseball 4. DAVID EDWIN KLEIN-Minneapolis lost a swell fellow when Dave moved East. Since he arrived here, toward the end of his Junior year, he has accumulated many friends. The drone of an airplane is sweet music to him. V Radio Club 4. DONALD KOLB-Seemingly quiet, Don never missed a trick! His dry sense of humor and friendly personality won him scads of friends. We hear he has his eyes on a pair of bell- bottom trousers after graduation. Hi-Y 3. FRANK J. KOPTA-Monsieur Frank kept Mr. Craig hopping. The names Kopta and French class seemed to belong together. He and The Forty Thieves are still trying to persuade Mr. C--- to visit their shack. Junior Class Play 3. . 30