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

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'(Die rather Hane 13 GERTRUDE BUTLER “She has no lack of kindly warmth.” Freshman Dance Committee; Class Track (I, 2); Chapel Committee (I); Class Secretary (2); Weather Vane (3); Weather Vane Play (3); Manager Class Basketball (3); Junior Prom Committee; Springtime (4); Varsity Basketball (4), Manager (4); Senior Play Publicity Committee; Understudy Senior Play; Class Day Knock Committee; Senior Day Committee; Senior Day Play. A shake of a black, silken bob. a twinkle from two mischievous eyes, a flash of a smile; that’s Gerl. Know her? You’re lucky if you do, ’cause she’s just a peach! THELMA CASEY Now for good luck, cast an old shoe after me! Class Basketball (1.2); Class Track (I. 2. 3. 4); Weather-Vane Play (3); Junior Prom Committee; Amherst Concert Committee (3); Springtime Committee (4); Second Varsity Basketball (3, 4). Captain (4); Varsity Basketball (4); Senior Day Play. Though an athlete and a student, Thelma, we have heard, is at heart a domestic creature. Though not an orator herself, like Boswell, she may shine in the reflected glory of the great. BLANCHE CHAMBERLIN Of whose true-fixt and lasting quality there is no fellow in the firmament.” Class Track (I. 2. 3. 4); Pocahontas (2); Glee Club (2) ; Senior Play Property Committee; Weather Vane Annual Typist (4). Sober, steadfast, and demure” is Banne in school, but out of school quite a different tale is told, for she is happy, peppy, and full of fun. My. how we are deceived by these quiet, conscientious students. ELMER CRICKENBERGER Speaking much also is a sign of vanity, for he that is lavish in words is a niggard in deeds.’ Senior Play Carpentry Committee. Elmer is inclined to mind his own business, draw his own conclusions, And respect truth and diligence.

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12 '(Ebe ®eather HJane ALICE BELL There’s goodly catching! Class Basketball (I); Second Varsity Basketball (2, 3); Glee C'ub (I. 2. 3); Springiime (4); Senior Play; Drama-:.c Club (4). Our Somebody's Stenographer, Sully, alias Alice, with her retty hair and peppy way. has wended her winsome way ;hrough this preparatory vale of tears with snap and variety of accomplishment. DORIS BOARDMAN All that’s simple, sweet, and satisfying. Class Track (I. 2. 3. 4), Captain (3); Varsity Track (1. 2. 3. 4); National Track Meet (2. 3); Glee Club (I. 2. 4); Amherst Concert Committee (3); Junior Prom Committee; Springtime (4); Columbus Day Play (4); Lafayette Concert Committee (4) . Senior Day Committee. Doris is loyal, generous, steadfast, and true. One characteristic greatly distinguishes her from most of her classmates; rhe is always falling apart. We almost always sec her arm in a sling because of a dislocated shoulder, wrist, or something of the sort, which dislocation has occurred while she was performing some athletic feat. PAUL BOGART Poet, dreamer, and philosopher. If we do not hear very much from Paul, it is because he spends most of his time reading and dreaming. We hope to hear from him as the world's greatest philosopher in the years to come. JOHN BRUNNER What should a man do but be merry? Class Basketball (I); Class Football (4); Senior Play Scenery Committee; Thanksgiving Play (4); Varsity Basketball ( ♦). Though Jack is a hard worker and looks solomn enough in school, we know him as a jolly companion who thoroughly enjoys a lark.

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14 (She JScatber ;@ane EMMETT DOYLE Of all our parts, the eyes express, The sweetest kind of bashfulness. Varsity Track (I, 2); Class Track (I, 2); Pocahontas (2); Glee Club (I, 2); Class Football (2, 4). Emmett is another version of the old adage, “Good goods come in small packages. Witness that mile run, for instance. CARMAN FISHER What ho! methinks the night Shows stars and women in a better light. Senior Play Carpentry Committee; Springtime Lighting Committee (4); French Play (3); Class Day Lighting Committee; Hi-Y (3. 4). Bug or Cleo has proven his versatility in the number of his accomplishments, among which are raising rabbits, playing the saxophone, and driving skeleton automobiles. We understand that Cranford is his hunting-ground and that be is thoroughly familiar with its caverns and jungles. DOUGLAS FRANCIS How doth the little busy bee improve each shining hour? French Frolic (2) ; Glee Club Pianist (3); Glee Club Concert (3); Senior Play Scenery Committee; Class Day Dramatization Committee. Bud is a student of unusual ability and a musician of promise. We feel sure that his many interests will lead him to fame. RUTH GALLAGHER To be merry best becomes you, for out of question you were born in a merry hour. Class Basketball (I, 2, 3); Amherst Concert Committee (3); Assistant Track Manager (3); Track Manager (4); Class I rack (3); Treasurer A. A. Council (4); Junior Prom Committee; Springtime Committee (4); Weather Vane (4); Senior Day Committee. Ruth, one of the peppiest members of ’25, has won many admirers in the High School by her happy nature and loyalty to all her friends.