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

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18 % 'BJeattyer Jtlaue ALLEN GIFFORD I Gentleman of Leisure Had in him those brave Iranslunary things that the first poets had. Class Track (1) ; Hi-Y (2. 3. 4); Springtime (3) ; Union County Speaking Contest (4); Dramatic Club (4); Thanksgiving Play (4); Senior Day (4). Programs! Every morning we used to see are class poet rub his cheek against that of one of his honored colleagues. This apparent show of affection provoked some speculation and perhaps some jealousy (Who knows?) However, we learned that it was only an indication of his progress in the beard contest. BETTY GOODRICH Lady Be Good rw Come home to men's business and bosoms. Glee Club (2. 3, 4); Class Basketball (I, 2. 3. 4); Decoration Committee for Junior Prom (3) ; Glee Club Concert (2. 4); Glee Club Contest (3) ; Thanksgiving Play (4) ; Class Track (I. 2. 3, 4); Class Day Costume Committee. Chairman (4); Head Typist for Annual (4); Senior Day (4). We can hear Betty long before we can see her. Everyone in the school is familiar with her carrying voice, either when she sings or laughs. RALPH GORDON Comedy of Errors If the heart of a man is depressed with cares. The mist is dispelled when a woman appears. Class Football (2); Varsity Football (3, 4); All Union County Center (4); 2nd All Northern New Jersey Center: 3rd All Stale Center (4); 1st All State High School Center (4); Class Basketball (I. 2); Varsity Basketball (3); Class I rack (2); Varsity I rack (4) ; Hi-Y Club (2. 3. 4); Class Day Scenery Committee. Oh! why does not G come nearer the end of the alphabet! But whatever lime Ralph spent on the descendants of the Pilgrim fathers, he still did not neglect his football. GEORGE GREASON The Jazz Singer Step right up and call me Speedy. Class Track (I); Cheer Leader (2, 3); Class Tennis (I); Varsity Tennis (2. 3, 4); Springtime (3); Hi-Y Club (2. 3); Chairman Entertainment Committee (4); Senior Concert Committee (4); Thanksgiving Play (4); Pantomimes (4); Senior Day (4); Class Football (4). Nize beby! That’s Speed.” This social celebrity is also a gentleman of the great outdoors, an advocate of the sport of princes, and a very clever imitator of the sons of Moses.

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17 (The JHcathcr Haiti' HELEN FOREMAN The Pony Express Speak low if you speak of love . Entered in Senior year. Thanksgiving Day Play (4); Senior Play Properly Committee; Senior Day Play; Understudy Senior Play; Dramatic Club (4). Helen has a perfect thirty-eight measured in dates not inches. Helen’s voice can not only carry but carry and fetch. If you doubt this, untie her shoe lace and watch the scrimmage. After graduation she expects to return to the city where she will have more room. We perceive a suicide epidemic. JULIA E.OSTER Ll , Too like the lightning, which doth cease to be ere one can say it lightens . Entered in Sophomore year; Class Basketball (2); Class Track (3); Manager (3) ; Varsity Track (3); Junior Prom Committee; Varsity Basketball (3. 4); Thanksgiving Play (4); Senior Day Property Committee; Class Day Costume Committee. Yes. this Minerva is Julia Ella Foster, simplified to Judy. At most limes these classic features are broken in a smile, for Judy can see the funny side of an undertaker. Five minutes with Judy and you find yourself either a mess or an airc-dale but you feel surprisingly happy over it. LAWRENCE FRITTS The Blacl( Pirate Do not think that what is hard for thee to master is impossible. Columbus Day Play (3); Class Track (3. 4); Class Football (4) ; Senior Play Scenery Committee. Lawrence is a reliable friend but it took the Senior Play to show us the real Bud. EVELYN GALLAGHER Silence Life is but thought. Glee Club (I); Class Track (3); Publicity Committee Senior Play. We are sorry this picture can not speak. We would love to share Dee’s broad A with the reader. She has a giggle which might even surpass that of her big sister but some one has to preserve the dignity of the family.

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211]c ‘0 1 rather Ihuir 19 ALLEN GRISWOLD He comefh unto you with a tale which holdclh children from play, and old men from the chimney corner. French Frolic (2); Living Pictures (2); Springtime (4). Hi-Y (3. 4); Class Football (3); Varsity Football (4); Varsity Track (4); Thanksgiving Play (4); Knock Committee (4). Grizzy, besides the school massager and faint eradicator. reads the weirdest books on record. I le can give you any information you desire. How many taxis are there in the world. Grizzy? “Musi he millions. SALLY HASSELL Sally Did I deserve no more than a fool's head?” Class Track (3); Class Hockey (4); High School News Reporter (4); Art Committee Senior Play; Senior Editor IVeather Vane. W ith a slap on the back and a laugh all her own. Sallie greets you. It is a very rare occasion that finds our Sal in the dumps. Her originality, keen sense of humor, wit, and pep have made her an indispensable member of our class. JOHN HOVENDON rvv Love 'Em and Leave 'Em On the stage he was natural, simple, affecting Entered in 1925. Class Football (4); Dramatic Club President (3. 4). Senior Play (4); Columbus Day Play (4) Springtime (4); College Womans Club Play (4); Dramatic Club Play (4). Johnnie is one of the big three, a club of actors held in close accord by a member of Johnny's family. WILLIAM JACKSON The Song and Dance Man They've been struck out. Class Baseball (I); Varsity Baseball (2. 3. 4); Class Football (4); Class Track (4); Class Basketball (4). Bill, cur star pitcher, has proven himself versatile in many respects. The Senior Mixer showed him to be quite the Charleston king and in the last few months he has become an authority on artshitetshure.