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

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Qgopbomore Glass Front Row: Virginia Abbott, Marie Shultz, Carolyn Tubbs, Jane Witter, Norma Teach- man, Ruth Scott, Evelyn Kilbourne, Ellen Clark, Beulah Cutlip, Mary Hryczyk. Middle Row: Francis Pickett, Billy Mclnroy, Stuart Church, Van Emmons, Cameron Hubbard, Houston Preston, Junior LaBar, Frederick Daggett, Leonard Abbott, Andy O'Lenick, Robert Simmons. Back Row: Miss Mallalieu, Miriam Hagedorn, Pearl Hendrickson, Marion Zimmer, Eliz- abeth Dellenbach, Wanetta Hall, Marjorie Manning, Ray Mack. Motto Rowing, Not Drifting Flower Colors Pink Rose Blue and Gold - Officers - President Van Emmons Vice Pres. William Mclnroy Secretary Jean Rushmore Treasurer Jane Witter Historian Robert Simmons 21

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unior Glass gastory August 21, 1935, fifty-six bashful and un- sophisticated Freshmen assembled in West- field High School for a most trying exper- ience, that of entering into more advanced scholastic duties. The social activities were assigned to Phy- llis Kelts, President, Alfred Cool, Vice Presi- dent, Robert Adams, Treasurer g Bette Hage- dorn, Secretary, and Janet Dillman, Histor- ian. As our motto for the ensuing four years we selected, Onward, Upward Step by Step. The colors chosen were old rose and gray, and the flower the rose. The only dramatical entertainment that we attempted was Elmer , a humorous play produced under the supervision of our class advisor, Miss Harriett Smedley. The foremost occurrence during the initial year was a picnic at Cherry Springs???? When, on the first of September 1936, we returned to school, we were rejoiced to real-' ize that we need no longer be shy and afraid of the upper classmen because the discredit- ing title of Freshie was removed and suc- ceeded by Soph. At the beginning of the term we selected as officers, Alfred Cool, President, Phyllis Kelts, Vice President, Ruth Truax, Treasur- er 3 Joseph Eberle, Secretary, and Bette Ha- gedorn, Historian. The only function for class entertainment held this year, was a weiner roast on the Dug Road. Under the able direction of Miss Harriett Smedley, a play entitled, When Christmas Comes , was enacted for the assembly pro- gram. The cast of characters included such starlets as: Fred Brugger, Joseph Eberle, Jack Baker, Alfred Cool, Lauris Howland, Ruth Truax and Bette Hagedorn. On September 7, 1937 the calendar again beckoned us to resume our studies. We were now regarded as upper classmen by the Freshmen and Sophomores and were expect- ed by the faculty to establish good examples for the newer entries into High School. As is the custom we elected the officers as follows for the coming school term: Alfred Cool, President, Robert Adams, Vice Presi- dent, Neil Davis, Treasurer, Ruth Truax, Se- cretary and Bette Hagedorn, Historian. In preparation for the Junior Prom, we conducted a dancing party, endeavoring to teach those who were not gifted in that art. Later in the evening refreshments were served. As soon as the weather permitted, we as- sembled for one of the everlasting popular frolics, a sleigh-ride. Under the capable su- pervision of Miss Smedley, an enjoyable eve- ning was had by all despite the fact that the low temperature made it necessary for us to adjourn to the warm atmosphere of indoors. At the conclusion of our Junior year sever- al students departed from our midst: Lora Atwell Swimley, Harold Cary, Donald Clark, Ellen King Styles, Bernice King, Phyllis Kelts, Horton Skinner, Wilbur Hamblin, Law- rence Howland, Reva Moore Ross, Meredith Miles, Clifford McFall, Melbourne Charles, Joseph Eberle, Janet Dillman, Ruth Coates Chase, Hazel Empson, Myrtle Plumstead, Ar- nold Ray, Mildred Zimmer Larrison and Ber- tha Stanton Parslow. In the spring of 1938 we realized the fulfil- ment of our first dream, the Junior Prom. For this annual festivity, the gym was beau- tifully decorated in our class colors. The dance was a financial as well as a social suc- cess. When, at Commencement time, the Sen- iors bestowed upon us the mantel, it was one of the outstanding events of our High School career. We resolved to guard it and keep it as pure and spotless as we received it. Upon our promotion from the Junior to the Senior Class of 1939 we became aware of the obstacles we had overcome to reach our pre- sent position and also the difficulties which must be surmounted before we reach our fi- nal destination, GRADUATION. B. J. H.-39

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1-Sophomore Glass gastory At the beginning of the term, in September 1936, twenty boys and twenty-three girls en- rolled in the Westfield High School as Fresh- men. During the years which we are to spend in high school, we have accepted Miss Malla- lieu as our advisor. Those who withdrew from the class during our Freshman year were Arlene Potter, Mar- ian Button, Edna Cole, June Casey, Gordon Cole, Gerald Madison and Ralph Coates. At our first meeting the following officers were elected: President, William Mclnroy, Vice President, Jane Witter, Secretary, Jean Rushmore, Treasurer, Cameron Hubbard, and Historian, Robert Simmons. For our class colors we chose blue and gold and our class flower became the pink rose. Our motto is Rowing, not drifting. It was agreed that each member of the class be assessed fifteen cents a year dues for the paying of bills that might be incurred. In the sport column we might mention Ralph Coates, Cameron Hubbard, Junior La- Bar and Stewart Church, who went out for baseball. The Freshman Class was also re- presented in basketball by William Mclnroy, Cameron Hubbard and Andrew O'Lenick. Most of the Freshman girls joined the Girls' Glee Club. One of our most outstanding events of the year was a Lincoln's Day program presented by the Freshman Class in Assembly. After a year filled with pleasure and hard work, we were eager for the summer vaca- tion, but looked forward to returning again in September as Sophomores. On September 7, 1937, we, the Sophomore Class started another chapter of our high school life with an enrollment of nineteen girls and sixteen boys. During the year two of our members, Lena Campbell and Edith Cary, left us. At our first class meeting the following of- ficers were elected: President, Van Emmons, Secretary, Jean Rushmore, Treasurer, Jane Witter, Historian, Robert Simmons. The Sophomore Class presented an Armis- tice Day Program in Assembly, the program consisting of Series of Tableauxf' depicting scenes during the World War. On the 28th of December we sponsored a dance in the Gymnasium entitled the Soph- omore Hop. The Gym was beautifully decor- ated in blue and silver and Art Wexell's or- chestra from Corning furnished very fine music. The dancing was from 9:00 until 1:00 and everyone had a grand time. Since this is the first event of this kind ever undertaken by the Sophomore Class, we are very glad that it was a success. We are now looking forward to our Junior Year with real enthusiasm. R. S. '40