Westfield High School - Weather Vane Yearbook (Westfield, NJ)

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4 THE WEATHE R VANE BENJAMIN AKS Shuffling along with a smile on his face. Aks strolls to school with his many books under his arms. “Howdy gents,” he greets us upon entering room ioi. His activity in football made him so popular that they give him a special yell, “Give ’em the Aks.” We hope that his cheerfulness and good nature will carry him through life as it did through High School. JOHN ALEXANDER John first came to W. H. S. in his Sophomore year. Having numerous acquaintances before, he readily made a host of firm friends in high school. Possessed of a brilliant mind, conscientious, witty, and above all honourable, he is everywhere a great favorite. He is taking his entrance examinations for Vale and will undoubtedly pass, for he is indeed an intellectual. GEORGE ANDREWS George Andrews, more commonly known as Cherub, is our West Indian marvel. Know him? You have to hand it to George though, ’cause whenever it’s music it’s, “Let George do i v iolin, ’cello, banjo, ukelele. banjo-mandolin. anything you want, just ask him. Then too , don’t forget the inventive Mr. Stem” in “Clarence,” or the trick Sing Sing act on Senior Day. Anyhow, taking everything into consideration, we’ll let George pass. MARY BALL Mary Work Ball is what she should have been named. For without Mary we should never have had such an interesting Latin exhibit, such a peppy second team in senior basketball and such a variety of songs and , •' i nt a mophecy t- say that Mary will surely succeed in the business world. MARGARET BARRETT Margaret Barrett has kept the standard which she made on entering High School—that M getting most from her lessons and giving the best of her work. She was fond of athletics and in her Senior year was captain of one of the class’ teams. She was elected class historian in her Senior year. We’ve yet to find a more pleasant disposition and a better nature.

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THE WEATHER VANE 3 KENNETH HELTON (SHORTY) Class debate (i . (J) Varsity (4) ( lass President (1). (4) Class basketball (it. (2) Varsity basketball (3) Class football (3), (4) Class track (2). (3) Baseball manager (j President Boys A. A. (4). Shorty came to our town from South Orange: overcome with the difference he decided to stay. He has not been idle during his stay here. W e aren’t sure in what field he will cast hi lot but we prophecy success, and wish him luck. FRANCES SMITLEY When Frances Smitlcy enme into High School her shyness and modesty cut short all ideas of ambition. Her work in the class play and as vice-president has proved that she has an ability worthy «»f greater ambitions. Besides this is her constancy throughout the course. She is deserving •( praise, and we hope she continues through life in this manner. HOWARD JOHNSON Doc” has gained the good will of all by his ready hand but readier wit. He amuses most and disturbs a few. blit entertains all regardless of their desires by his “espiegleries.” As for work—he used t«» hit it in the high places and—well everybody that’s clever has his own ml •» line. ROBERT MEIGS “Bob” came into high school with the class of '22 nourishing a love for athletics. He has retained this love and has played f« r three years on the baseball team, one year on the football team, and each year has played on the '22 basketball team. He has always paid strict attention t » his studies, and we all look forward to his making a success at Cornell.

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THE WEATHER VANE 5 ROBERT IE BRUSH Sox. %22%s sharpie and first class athletic, graduates this June. For two years he played on ’jj’s football team besides class baseball in hi Freshman year. He won his W by playing in right field of the varsity nine last year. In addition to this he was a member of the original M. S. S., and started as forward and captain of this two year championship basketball team. ATTELIO CAGNASSOLA The spring of igig found Pickles making his debut as an inmate of Westfield High School. The Mighty Son of Raritan has patroled the left field foul line for the varsity for three years. Pickles also played during two championship seasons on the renowned M. S. S. Among the medals dangling from his chest is one for speed and accuracy in typewriting. Pickles is a fast boy and a good one. ERNEST CARR Ernie, a very distinguished and illustrious member of the school (and never to be forgotten when once beheld), has also had his lot cast in the class of '22. His sole ambition is to be an Admiral, and will start his preparation at Annapolis this fall. A few years hence we shall expect to see him exercising his Spanish on some of the dark maidens at Madrid. CHARLES CONOVER Charles Conover: A gentleman and a scholar but a hard working man—we find him, although among the quiet and non-aggressive— still among the progressive and highly esteemed. His plugging determination has won him many friends and admirers here at W. H. S.— may it always! CAROLYN DARBY Carolyn entered High School with our class, four years ago. In her Freshman year she played on the class basketball team and received her numerals. This year she is Secretary of the Girl’s A. A. She cleverly took the part of Della in our class play. Her good nature and winning smile have made her popular with everyone. t