Westfield High School - Gammadian Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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WF J THOMAS BRESNAHAN. Flying Irishman. H Tom was a happy-go-lucky sort oi a fellow. This does not mean that he did not have a broad outlook on lite. At present, Tom's one and onlylrambition is to join in the air war against lapan and get at least One BTO. . ROGER CASPER BULL Salute to the Marines. ROE is planning to join the Marines in the near tuture. This branch of t e service is certainly tough, but your classmates are all pulling for you, Rog. We know that you will prove to those laps once and for all that 'fthe Marines have landed. JUDY BURBANK Ulnviiaiion lo Happiness. Although Burb is only a little over tive feet, she certainly runs around enough on her own two feet. Shorty was in the Glee Club, Orchestra, on the Entertainment Committee, and also a waitress at the Senior Banquet. She plans to become a Physical Education teacher, and we all wish Shorty a tall measure ot success. HELEN K. BURKOTT Hpals Together. Helen is- one of those Woronoco belies. At WHS she was home room recorder, and a member of Nominating, Music, Banquet, and Refresh- ment Committees. Helen is taking the general course. She wants to be a secretary. OLENNA GlBBS CADY .t A A Great Man's Lady. ' Glen, our salutatorian, is that cute girl who's such a whiz in ,chemis- tr . No wonder she wants to be a c emist. Besides obtaining a high sdholastic standing in school, she also had time for Photography-x Club, Pro Merito, Iunior Womcm's Club, and Arts and Crafts Club. S e was lieutenant and Activit Recorder in her homeroom. Pu:.'z also was chosen to write the Class Prophecy tor the girls. JOHN CAMPANIELLO Hilo, lack, fond a Dume?j. In his junior year, Iohn. was homeroom lieutenant graduation usher. 1 d A tvity Ticket. In addition to his school work, he hiss cbggnodnhtlerkurat the First National Store. Soon he will- be following his brother into the Navy. N GERTRU DE A. CAMPBELL Career Girl. Geri is a Woronoco girl and a popular member of room 110. She has been very active, having been homeroom captain, a Senior Prom and Graduation Usher, and a member of the Senior Cap and Gown'Comm1t- tee. Gert, hopes to become Strathmore's topnotch office worker. ELEANOR ANNE CAPAN Music in My Heart. Eleanor was a student who came here from East Mountain. She was very fond of music and was a member of Glee Club. She was also active in Press Club and Outing Club. In her junior year, she was a member of the Publicity and Printing Committee for the prom. 10

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I llil .EN LOUISE BARNES Hffif Nelgfifzorf' ln spite of Helen's living in Woronoco during three of her high school years, she has taken alert in many school activities. She was a member of the Tri-Hi, Iunior ornan's Club, and Reading Club. In her junior and senior years, Helen was in the Glee Club and Orchestra. Her aim in life is to become a librarian. RUSSELL T. BARNES MOH lfw Record. Russell wants, some day, to become a radio technician in a branch of the service. He has had some Cgood preparation because he has been a member ot the Visual Aids ub lor two years. Russ has also done She school a good turn by helping to run the spot and vie at ances, EDMUND BASHlS'l'A When Tomorrow Comes. Ed appeared very quiet and shy. He, a member of Pro Merito, was an excellent student, especiallg in languages. He also joined the Reading Club. Everyone knew E by his beautiful purple tie. If there was a good joke, you'd always find him laughing. THELMA IRENE BEAN Dance, Girl, Dance. Teddy's favorite pastime was dancing. She was always read for lun and her infectious laugh made others want to laugh with her. l'eddy's outstanding quality was that of making friends with all. She has be- longed to Dramatic Club, Glee Club, and Tri-Hi, and has been home- room captain. Her ambition is to become a nurse. MARION MAY BEMIS Night Shell Marion went to school in Huntington for two years, but spent her last two in Westfield. Desrfite having to leave school once for an operation, she continued her stu ies while boarding in Springfield and working at the Armory. She took a college course to prepare for a career in draft- ing. NORMA ELIZABETH BISHOP Never a Duff Moment. Norm's ambition is to become a nurse. She would like to specialize in laboratory work. Outside of school, Norma could sometimes be found sewing up super sundaes at Dewey's Drug Store. She has been homeroom lieutenant, Student Council Representative, and a member of the Senior Flower and Card Committee. Up in Arms Wherever Wid was seen about the school, Betty was always with him. He was on the Cap and Gown Committee and has had an Activity Ticket for four gears. That Wills is a hard worker is proved by his record of 22 gra uation credits. It he continues as such he should realize his ambition to be a civil engineer. PHILIP BRESNAHAN Happy-Go-Lucky. Phil was the more rugged of the Bresnahcm twins. Durin his last two years at Dschool, he was a member of the football squad. lguring his last Hear, Phil was engaged in war work alter school. He was known for is ability to get out of many trying situations. 9

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HARRY CARR fluff of Fire. Curly-haired, red-headed Harry was one of WHS jolliest and best-liked students. Harry has been a member of Arts and Crafts, Dramatic, and Debating Clubs. Harry has also been a principal in one of our school lays and has also participated in many assemblies. Southwick and gllestfield High should be very proud of him! Al.lllfR'l' UROVER CARRINGTON 'ATO ffm Sfiorvs of Tripoli. A curly-haired, cheerful young man was Al Carrington. He had his eyes on the Marine Corps, and in his senior year became a member of the Massachusetts State Guard. PHYLLIS CASTRO '.CUff?8T. H In her four years at WHS, comely, dark haired Phyllis has specialized in the househod arts. Although she lives in Russell, she has found time to work alter school, thus gaining some valuable experience. Good luck, Phyllis! JEANNE liAl,l,ARD CllADliOURNlf Hffvorydays ri Holiday. A girl with a character all her own was Ieanne. Her mischievous at- titude was characteristic of her nature. Some of the clubs Chad articipated in were Press Club, Arts and Crafts Club, Pro Merito, and ljunior Wo1nan's Club. Her ambition is to become a doctor. With your personality, Chad, we know you will make good. SlIlRl.l.t LOUISI. LIIANDIJLR Hfnugfi Your fffucs Away. Shirl was happy- o-lucky and always had a smile for everyone. Her close friends knew fhat she was more than 'ust a fair weather friend. Shirley's ambition is to become a nurse, and she hopes to enter training after she finishes school. CLAYTON CIGAL UGvntfvman ciltvr Dark, Clayt was a quiet young man from Southwick. His clean-cut features and dark hair labeled him as one of the class smoothies Clayt managed to get to school quite regularly in his V-8 . He plans to enter the service very shortly, undoubtedly as a Naval Air Cadet. CAROL ANNE COOLEY Road to Happiness. Carol was a very cheerful class member. She was in the Dramatic Club, Press Club, Tri-Hi, Arts and Crafts Club, and Glee Club. Her gay- and friendly nature were truly characteristic of her, and we enjoyed aving Carol in our class. VVILIJAM CORCGRAN. Safe Hffuckfeflcrry Finn. H Corky hailed from the east side of town. Because of the shortage of rubber, Bill found it rather difficult to ist to school on time. In the good old days, Bill could be seen in his ontiac, racing up King Street at approximatel 8:28 A.M.p never tardy? Corky was quite active on the basketball team during his previous years at school. Now he's in the Navy. 11