Westfield High School - We Fi Yearbook (Westfield, PA)

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csenior Glass Sproplvecy Gontinued We enter a large hotel and picking up a news paper we read, Janet Parsons, retired socie- ty lady, is giving a party before leaving for Europe. We turn the page and find that Virginia Yeager is editor-in-chief of the pa- per. Looking up and gazing around the room our eyes fall on Irving Jacobson, now owner of the city's largest store. As we drive up to a large filling station, we see Joseph Sama, the owner, seated at a desk. We were not surprised to find him act- ing as manager as we gave him much prac- tice as president of the class of '38 for four years. His magnetism is still good as he has X -un: a large force of men and a reputation for running a very efficient and accommodating establishment. On leaving, we enter a telephone booth to find out what time the train leaves Utopia. We hear a familiar voice at the other end asking, Number Please, and decide that the telephone operator must be Ruth Brown. We are very grateful to find our class- mates in positions so well adapted to their abilities and regret very much to leave them but we must be on our way. All aboard! R.V.B.-38 Senior Glass CZQMI We, the class of 1938, of Westfield High School, of the town of Westfield, State of Pennsylvania, United States of America, in twenty-nine individual and distinct parts, being about to pass out of this sphere of edu- cation, in full possession of a crammed mind, well trained memory, and almost super- human understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, hereby re- voking and making void all former wills or promises, made by us at any time, or perhaps carelessly spoken, one to the other, as the thoughtless wish of an idle hour. To The Faculty We give and bequeath to our beloved Pro- fessor, Harry R. Mclnroy, our sincere affec- tion, our deepest reverence, our heartiest gra- titude, and the whole unlimited wealth of our eternal memory. To Mrs. Bertha W. Eick-A laborious and perservering Freshman class to supervise. To Miss 'Eleanor Mallalieu-Our esteem, and our gratitude for her kindly assistance in our various good times. To Miss Harriett Smedley-A complete set of Modern English Books. To Mr. Harold W. Swayne-A bookkeeping class gifted with rubber necks so that they can see what is taking place on the other side of the street. To Mr. Edwin McMinn-A farm in Utopia where he may realize his dreams. To Thomas B. Patterson-A radio contract with Senator Fishface and Professor Figgs- bottle. To The Classes We give and bequeath to the Junior Class our seats in the Study Hall, our reams of notes to be used in Problems debates, any stray wads of gum that we may have left, our wealth of ambition, our ability to for- bear the giggling Freshmen, the supersmart Juniors and the sophisticated Sophomores. You are welcome to any of our personal be- longings that you may find in and about the building. They are yours to cherish as having belonged to truly great men and women of good old W. H. S. To our good friends, the Sophomores, we leave our patience, it will be found useful, as the only means by which they can endure the Juniors. To the Freshman Class, we leave our man- uals, book reports, places on the varsity, or any other possessions which might be found helpful in their High School career.

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Senior Glass UTOPIA Tickets! Tickets! Come take a trip on the dream train to Utopia where the Seniors of '38 are now engaged in their life's work. It is in the year of 1950 The whistle blows, and as we clamber aboard we come face to face with the conduc- tor of this crack speed train who is none other than Craig Thompson, a member of our illustrious class. However, he is very busy and does not have time to talk to us about old times. As we journey onward toward the land of Utopia, we pass by towns where many for- mer graduates of W. H. S. are employed. Af- ter musing over past events for some time, we are aroused by footsteps, it is Craig who has come to tell us that our next stop will be Utopia, The Land of our Dreams. O. K. folks, prepare yourselves for some interesting surprises! Oh! something has happened. The police whistles are blowing. As we rush to the scene, we find Wayne Doran, a master detec- tive holding a notorious bandit who was un- successful in stealing a large sum of money from Jasper Cooper, a wealthy banker. There must be no crimes in Utopia. James Morton, a newspaper photographer rushes to the scene to take some pictures. We leisurely stroll down Music Street. We come to a magnificent building known as Music Hall, we enter a huge auditorium. Here we find Alberta Lowrey directing a large symphony orchestra composed entirely of girls. We remain to the end of the concert as we wish to greet our old friend and class- mate. Alberta takes us to another theatre in this same building. Here we find George Thomas, singing light opera. I hear someone ask, George are you always late for your programs? You remember you never could get to school on time. As we leave we travel down Playwright Avenue where we find Julia Houghtaling composing plays for senior graduates. Per- haps some of her plays will be acted by sen- iors of our Alma Mater. One of her favorites is, Look out Percy, Here She Comes. We leave here and go up Laughter Hill. We hurry to the theatre where we see come- dian Jack Tubbs in his famous Knock Down and Drag Out Revue. Jack, as ever, is will- ing to please us and plays his entire Revue for our entertainment. We offer him our sin- Qpropfrecy cere congratulations. Now we enter Success Street. Here we find a large hospital which we will visit. On a window we see this sign Marjorie Bertch, M. D. Dietitian. We knew a good chemistry student would travel far along the scientific way. We hear the swish of starched gowns as someone draws near, and turning we see a nurse who is none other than Althea Plaster. With her is one who seems fami- liar to us, and upon closer scrutiny We find it to be Charla Howland. Nurse's uniforms are very becoming to Althea and Charla and they have an air of efficiency about them that must instill confidence in their patients. In- quiring we hear that Harold Howland is su- perintendent. Leaving the hospital some one suggests we take an aeroplane ride. As we near the airport we see Jack McIntyre, now a skilled mechanic doing his bit to make air travel more safe. It is a great pleasure to find our classmates so happy in these occupations so well suited to their abilities. We enter the plane and two familiar faces move toward us. They are Ethel Gorg and Maple Rush- more, our air hostesses. Perfect, ladies! Peer- ing through the helmet of the pilot we can make out the features of Robert Schoonover. Bob used to pilot us when we were about school, safely and sanely too, so we have no qualms as we enter his Air Palace. We take off and after some time we look down seeing a large ranch, and inquiring, we hear that Elsie Brugger is overseer. We know Elsie's dreams have come true. Coming back to the air port we hear that Admiral James Parks and his assistant Don- ald Gardner have just come back from an ex- pedition into Africa. He tells us many inter- esting stories about his trip. Wild animals and hardships have meant nothing to our ever adventurous and daring friends. On going back to the city we meet Wanda Polzisk and her group of Physical Ed. Girls who are going on a trip to Bruggers' ranch. Good luck, Wanda! We must hasten on. On entering a stylish dress shop we find Leone King, the manager. Talking over old times we hear that Gladys Abbott is an interior decorator and Opal Carlin is an interviewer who hopes to go to Hollywood some day. We also learn that Doris Croft owns a most up- to-date tea room on Luxury Street. Finally we come to Utopia's Main Street.

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Senior Glass To the young, unsophisticated Freshman class of 1942 we would leave some bits of ad- vice. March in even straight lines to and from classes, lock step preferred. Never speak to an upper classman unless addressed first by one of them. Never attempt to enter any class without at least an hours preparation on the subject. Turn a deaf ear to all turmoil and lack of industry that may be in evidence in the upper classes. Always say please , thank you and excuse me please to your superiors. Make it a point never to be late to school, and of course a Freshman wouldn't even think of playing truant. Never chew gum nor smoke cigarettes on school proper- ty. Don't ask foolish questions, never say I don't know ' to any questions asked you, it might stamp you as unintelligent or perhaps bring you a zero. Bring a nickel to school each day with which to buy chocolate milk as you must be well fed to make strong, heal- thy upper classmen. To The Students Jim Parks leaves his love for English Class to Robert Simmons. Joe Sama wills his excellent ability to bluff in class to Kent McNaughton. Jack Tubbs bequeaths his desire to get in- to mischief, also his position as Editor-In- Chief of the Year Book to Ruth Truax. Doris Croft leaves her dearest treasure, her chewing gum, to Connie Clow. Althea Plaster donates her gift of gab to Lauris Howland. Ruth Brown wills her license to leave her seat without permission to Joe Tomaino. Jasper Cooper leaves his desire to argue on non-debatable questions, also his ability as Business Manager of the Year Book to Bill Mclnroy. George Thomas bequeaths his Fresh Air Taxi Service to all points North, South, East, and West that any classman desires to'go to J ack Baker. ' Charla Howland wills her demure qualities to Miriam Hagedorn. Robert Schoonover leaves his success at being tardy and missing suspension to Rob- ert Gridley. Wayne Doran wills his subtle humor as expressed in personal notes to instructors on ,L A CZQMI Continued his test papers to Cameron Hubbard. Janet Parsons gives her unsurpassed ambi- tions to Beulah Cutlip. James Morton leaves his five year lease on a seat in the study hall to Stuart Church. Gladys Abbott leaves her ability to win those of opposite sex to Marion Yeager. Leone King wills her insatiable desire to become taller to Strat Brugger. Donald Gardner bequeaths his six feet two, and good looks to Elwin Bliss. Julia Houghtaling wills her difficulty in mastering History to Arlene Rogers. Maple Rushmore gives her ability to date eight nights out of every week to Onolee Leach. Virginia Yeager leaves her modesty also her position as Editor-in-chief of the High School Tatler to June Boulio. Alberta Lowrey wills her charming person- ality and her ability to win a host of friends to Alfred Cool. Jack Mclntyre leaves his artistic ability to Carolyn Tubbs. Irving Jacobson bequeaths his excellent ability to play basket ball, and the splendid sportsmanship he has shown in all the games to Elwood Cunningham. Wanda Polzisk wills her aim to please and ability to be agreeable to Virginia Bliss. Elsie Brugger gives her desire to become a cowgirl to Bette Hagedorn. Craig Thompson wills his agricultural abil- ities to Van Emmons. Harold Howland leaves his ability as a cheer leader to Junior LaBar. Opal Carlin gives her gay smile to Audrey Thompson. Ethel Gorg wills her ability to string the boys a line to Elvira- Anderson. Marjorie Bertch wills her aptitude to think up misdemeanors in the Study Hall, also the task of writing the class will to Lee Witter. We do hereby constitute and appoint our said principal, as sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof we, the class of 1938, have set our hands and seal this seventh day of June nineteen hundred and thirty eight. F. M. B. ling-- ...ina an-L' J