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

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1931 volume:

THE i93i WEATHER VANE FOMEWOMD The Class of Nineteen Thirty-One shines in offering this tenth senior issue of The Weather Vane to perpetuate its endeavors and accomplishments throughout its invaluable gears of apprenticeship to the intellectual. THE 1934 WEATHER VANE THE WEATHER VAHE WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY THE l93i WEATHER VANE PHOTOGRNPM BY JOHN J. McCUTCHEON DEDICATION The Class of Nineteen Handled and Thirty-One dedieates the tenth issue of the Weathkh Vane Anni ai. to Mb. C. Blair Rogers in commemoration of a decade of com tele co-operation, unswerving loyalty, and true sportsmanship, and in sincere appreciation of his valuable services as teacher and friend. THE EDITORS PRESENT FORF.WARD .......................... 2 DEDICATION ......................... 4 FACULTY ............................ 6 SENIORS ........................... 14 JUNIORS ........................... 74 SOPHOMORESr ....................... 82 ORGANIZATIONS ..................... 92 SPORTS ........................... 118 JOKES ............................ 136 THE i93t WEATHER VANE m In all ages men who have been lovers of wisdow have i een given the name of philosophers. Such men have cared more about knowing what is true and good than about worldly success and thus they have always 1 een thought of with honor and respect. These philosophers have endeavored to help other people to learn to think, a task more difficult than many realize. The ancient Greeks gathering about the philosophers, Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle, consulted then) in their quest for knowledge and looked to them for inspiration and insight into the depths of human nature. By virtue of their greater experience and wider knowledge we may consider the faculty the philosophers of the school, the interested leaders in all enterprises, the true friends and advisers of those gathered about them. Six THE l93l WEATHER VANE 4£� -)� MRS. CAROLYN Y. PHILLIPS A. B. Barnard College English MR. FRANK N. NEUBAUER B. A. Colgate University Principal MISS ALICE M. BIBLE Stroudsburg State Normal School Pennsylvania State Library School Librarian MISS J. ISABELLE DODDS B. A. Macalester College M. A. Columbia University German MISS VIOLA BECKER Coleman Business College Eastman-Gaines Secretary to the Principal MR. CHARLES A. PHILHOWER B. S., M. A. Dickinson College M. A. Columbia University Supervising Principal MISS HARRIET HOWARD Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art Art MRS. RUTH W. CAMERON B. A. Pennsylvania State College M. A. Pennsylvania State College History MISS AGNES I. ALLARDICE Mansfield State Normal School A. B. Syracuse University Oral English MRS. ANNE H. BARNARD B. A. Syracuse University Problems of American Democracy American History MISS MARY E. DAY A. B. Mount Holyoke College English MISS BERNICE CLAPP A. B. Middlebury College English Eight MISS EDNA M. DRAKE Westfield High School Office Clerk THE 1 931 WEATHEM. VANE •icl' Nine 1108050404020004010100010000020000040200020202000000000201022302010102000100020001010101020002080602060009300202 46� = THE 1931 WEATHER YANE B? MISS LOIS KELLY A. B. Earlham College M. A. Columbia University English MR. GASTON B. GESXER B. S. Faculte des Sciences A. B. Columbia University French MISS MARY E. COLLEY A. B. University of Pennsylvania Stenography Typewriting MISS DOLORES W. BORDNER A. B. Goucher College M. A. University of Pennsylvania English MR. W. E. JOHNSON, JR. B. S. Colgate M. A. Columbia Plane Geometry, Physics MISS ALICE PEI.TON Bay Path Institute Business Practice Bookkeeping MISS ANNIE P. HEWITT West Chester State Normal B. S. Temple University Mathematics MR. ALSTON J. ADAMS B. S. Temple University Commercial Law Bookkeeping MISS STELLA HEMPHILL MISS GERTRUDE E. FOUTZ B. A. University of Texas A. B. Heidelberg College Spanish French MRS. ALMA COOK A. B. Miami University Mathematics Ten THE i93i WEATHER VANE 13 Eleven THE 1931 WEATHER VANE 4S( MR. VINCENT B. FAUST B. A. Franklin and Marshall English MR. C. BLAIR ROGERS MR. ROBERT L. DUNCAN Ph. B. Lafayette Chemistry Biology B. S. University of Iowa Physical Education First Aid MISS GERTRUDE M. SWIFT MR. HAROLD THOMPSON Arnold School of Hygiene Physical Education Hygiene First Aid Oswego State Normal School W ood Working Automobile Mechanics Mechanical Drawing MISS GRACE HANGEN A. B. Albright College Latin MISS K. ELIZABETH INGALLS Trenton State Teachers' College Music MR. HENRY A. KITTLE MISS DAM A HILL B. A. Pennsylvania State College Physiography Chemistry Farmsville State Teachers College M. A. Columbia Mathematics MISS OLIVE E. HAMMELL Trenton Normal School Typing T wclve UJJfUil TtnTiii:minHrm7rrniniiiimirim;mminmnnTi'ii i!ii'miiii!ni!!!niiiTtriMiiii!i!!!ir.iTTHMimin!rviiiiiiMMill l.liiliimiirniiri;i,iiiii..;lWJ ■miiBiiBimiBHiwiHiiBiiBiiam B 1 TIHT mnaiiiin C TnrrrmTTTmni :; -ir. mnTTTTr nTTininTTmiiimiiiii'iiii iHiTiTmiimmnnT h 3NYA JOHJLY3AA t£(i E am THE 1931 WEATHEM VANE � 3? At last, tlie hardships of his voyage now things of the past, Ulysses looks back upon his accomplishments. He recalls his high hopes and ideals and the trepidation which beset him when he looked into the uncharted seas of the future. Many were the obstacles which he was forced to surmount, many the hardships he and his men were forced to endure before the attainment of their object was made sure. Battle-scarred, weary, and old in experience, he finally reached the fair harbors of his native land, his voyage ended, and his gcal attained. In many ways the voyage of Ulysses is comparable to the progress of our class through high school. We too can recall the high expectations we had before our embarkation upon our new life in Westfield High School, and the trepidation which accompanied our firsi entrance. Although at first the way was bad and the seas rough, perseverance has finally won through for us until, like Ulysses, we have at last attained our goal. We have merited the title of Senior, and are the ones who are responsible for the assistance of those who are about to embark upon the voyage, and those who are now undergoing those hardships which we have already undergone. May they, as we, be successful. Fourteen SEN3GM CLASS OF i93i William Crane . Kathryn Cartter Elizabeth Bowen William La Pia OFFICERS .....Preside n I I Ice-President .....Secretary ■ . . . Treasurer Sixteen THE 1931 WEATHER YANE (S'? BILL CRANE His ivorJ the lan , and he the lord of all President (I, 2, 3); Red Cross Council (I, 2); Spanish Club (2, 3) ; Club Pres. (3) ; Dramatic Club (2,3); Journalism Club (2.3) ; Debate Club (2, 3); Dramatic Club Plays (2); Easter Play (2); Senior Play (3); Senior Day (3); Spanish Play (3). ;0)l’R class president was the perfect macaroni in the Senior Play? Bill is an authority on what the well-dressed man will wear. His avocation is running a taxi service to Prospect Street? KATHRYN CARTTER Surpassed all Creeps that came to Ilium Vice-President (2. 3); French Club (3) ; Glee Club (1. 2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Christmas Play (2. 3); Senior Day. Operetta (I. 2); Red Cross Council (I. 2. 3); Washington Rep. (2); Library Council (I. 2. 3); Soccer (I. 2. 3); Basketball (I); Baseball (2); Volley Ball (I. 2); Apparatus (I. 2); French Glee Club; Play Com. “JTay always does things the Wright way. She’s one of the most popular girls in the class and has so many activities that we wonder when she gets any rest. ELIZABETH BOWEN She vied n ith golden l enus in her charms Secretary; Slide Rule Club (2. 3); Debate Club and Teams (I. 2, 3); Journalism Club (I. 2); Thanksgiving Play (I. 2); Christmas and Easter Plays (2); Senior Play; Senior Day; Weather Vane Board (3); Soccer (I. 3); Hockey (3); Volley Ball (I, 2); Civic Com. (2). J CTRESS. editor, debater, speaker, our lady-like Libby is uncommonly versatile. She has lighter moments, however; and she is very fond of woods, especially Harwoods. WILLIAM LA PIA To him are £ u n n. beyond all other men. The rules right and prudence Treasurer; Finance Com. (3); Spanish Club (I. 2. 3); Senior Day Play (3); Spanish Play (3); Emblem Com. (3); Easter Play (3). •‘TOill «s the artistic boy who counts the pennies and dimes of the Senior Class. Our tall. dark, dashing hero has started to sprout a mustache. Mothers, look out for your darling daughters. Seventeen THE i$ 3a WEATHEIR VANE | J. WESLEY ALBRO Tell me about it, tell me plainly, too Spanish Club (2, 3); Easier Play (2); Spanish Play (3); Knock Com. (3); Junior Prom Com. (2); Senior Day Com. (3). “ MiVTS ' some,imes wears glasses, but he never com- plains of “Dots before his eyes. He has informed us that ladders sometimes fall at two o'clock in the morning, but gives no explanation of this phenomenon. Wes's future as professional second story man seems dimmed by the fact that he has decided to take up aviation on Long Island. Happy landings. Wes! ROBERT ALLARDICE No laws can limit, no respect control Spanish Club (3); Debate Club (2, 3); Senior Day Play (3) ; Knock Com. (1. 2. 3) ; Senior Play Com. (3). J ATTLE, bang, crash!! —Don’t worry, it's only Chippy coming down the street in his chariot. Chippy is quite a thinker. He often sits and Fincks and Fincks and Fincks. For advice about blowing up chemistry and physics labs., consult the Allardice Wrecking Co. HELEN ANDRESEN I heed thee not. Nor care for thy fury Glee Club (I. 2. 3); Operetta (I. 2. 3); Red Cross Council (2); Weather Vane Board (3); Academic Com. (2); Finance Com. (3). (Quiet and refined in her nature. Helen has made herself known to us through her accomplishments as a pianist. Being a clever typist, also, she should expect a great future as some one’s stenographer. LEONA BANG My friends came round me, and I spol(c to them Aviation Club (2); Art Club (I. 2); Glee Club (I); Class Track (1); Graduation Com. (3). TJ EONA, true to her name, is the life of any gathering with her talents as dancer and singer. She has suddenly risen from riding in a Ford to a Packard. Leona held her chapel audience spellbound with a vivid account of decorating the “West room of her dream home. flight ecu THE i93i WEATHER VANE iso is? STEPHEN BANYASZ ■So noble arl thou in both form and air Spanish Club (3); Varsity Football (I. 2. 3); Varsity Basketball (I. 2, 3); Basketball Captain (3); Varsity Baseball (1,2, 3). “Ouke is one of our most famous athletes. Besides captaining the basketball team, he has accomplished much in football and baseball. In the latter, he has been one of our leading pitchers. Most of us think that Steve is girl-shy, but why is it that he often goes through the halls crooning to himself? HARVEY BARNARD That man of wise devices Dramatic Club (I. 2, 3); Slide Rule Club (3); Thanksgiving. Christmas, and Easter Plays (I. 2. 3); Senior Day; Operetta (2); Picture Com. (3). “JP ETTIB0NE‘’ made a marvelous-looking girl on Senior Day. His beautiful marcel was the envy of all the girls. Harvey is quite the sailor and much prefers to spend his summers in South America. However, many mornings with Wood and Pershing in the library have made him determine to become a soldier. HARRIET BARTLETT To marl( the signs Of coming mischief is thy great delight French Club (I); Dramatic Club (2); Thanksgiving and Christmas Plays (I); Senior Play; French Glee Club; Oratorical Contest; Class Day. JjJvRRIET’s acting ability was shown in the Senior Play, for she played her part like a professional. Harriet can take almost any character part. She is rather retiring and lets other people do the talking. It’s too bad that the world judges people by how much noise they can make. WINIFRED BARTLETT Would that there dwelt in every bosom such a heart as yours! Cla«s Soccer (2, 3); Class Hockey (3); Class Basketball (I); Class Baseball (I). CHEERY word plus a kind deed equals Winnie. Her accomplishing power astounds us and her publicity power astounds Harriet. Luscious candymaking is Winnie’s avocation and a promising vocation. Nineteen = THE a93l WEATHEM VANE STACEY BENDER For veil he loved clamor and combat Finance Com. (2); Senior Play Com. (3) ; Senio.-Day Com. (3); Easter Play Com. (3); Collectors Club (2); Journalism Club (2); Thanksgiving Play (I); Mask and Mime Plays (I, 2): Operetta (1); Class Day. Stacey is famed for his repeated wisecracking in English IV. much to the disgust of Miss Bordner. His favorite indoor sport is poker, at which his luck never seems to fail. He may easily be located in an audience through his whole-hearted laugh. CARLTON BLANK To add ncv honors to my native land Red Cross Council (I); A. A. Rep. (2); Varsity Baseball (I. 2. 3); Baseball Cap't. (2); Class Day. arl’s fallen at last! He even lets the lady of his heart drive his car. Carl will probably be a professional baseball player at the rate he’s pitching now. He’s got plenty of grit, too, for his being hurt doesn't stop his playing. HAROLD BL1WISE A just and generous mind I deem as his Varsity Baseball (3); Senior Play Com.; Class Day. hose dark, dreamy eyes and that black, curly hair have caused many a girl’s heart to miss a beat. However, they don't seem to appease Mr. Johnson’s wrath when work isn’t handed in on time. Harold's pet outdoor hobby is baseball. MARJORIE BOWMAN IVhose longue Dropped ivords more siveet than honey Glee Club (3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Senior Day; Library Council (I, 2. 3); Senior Play Com.; Class Day. “MarCF. is one of a pair of very good friends. They arc inseparable—yet she always has time to welcome other friends. She doesn’t believe in arguing; in fact, she has the reputation of being a peacemaker. Perhaps this love of peace will serve her when she holds sway over a schoolroom of riotous children. Twenty THE 1931 WEATHER VANE � KATHRYN BRIANT Discreet in word and deed Glee Club (I); Class Soccer (I, 2); Academic Com. (2); Civic Com. (3). I AYS charming smile and quiel dcmeinor disarmed us for a while until we found they must he due to the remembrance of those out-of-town telephone calls she waits for each Sunday. Her vocational ambitions seem to point to photography and musing. Interested in human nature, aren’t you. Kay? WILLIAM BRYANT I perceive that thou Art of a manly and a stately growth Slide Rule Club (3): Christmas Play (3): Senior Play: Senior Day; Varsity Football (3); Varsity Track (2. 3); Academic Com. (2); Writeup Com. (3). “ ILL. came from Newburgh in our junior year. We heard nothing of him until he starred at center on the football team. This fall he adopted ‘‘Big Burly Bumbos” as his theme song; it was written to a brisk Tempo de Marcia. Lately he has been overworking that old Buick and we have it confidentially that he takes great delight in little Ta(e-a-tetes. CLARENCE BURR Anliochus the swift Of foot and warlike Union County Track (1. 2); Track Cap’t. (3); Varsity Track (1. 2. 3); Band; Varsity Basketball (I. 2. 3). “'J’OUCHDOWN ’ Burr is one of our fastest men. It has been heard that he enjoys playing Cards a great deal in Summit. It's a wonder he can’t charm the Cards with his marvelous violin playing. DOROTHY BUSHBY like to speak the truth Civic Com. (3); Senior Play Com. (3); Class Day. “DOT’ a quiet, sensitive person while in school. is much changed when outside the school’s portals. Her weakness is Christian Endeavor. What a kick there is in flirting with a young man who follows you up every Sunday night! T nr n tv-one THE i93i WEATHER VANE 4SI 3? CELIA BYRNES Every man you met tvould call you blessed Glee Club (3); Operetta (3); Class Track (3); Class Apparatus (3); Class Day. (Pelia joined us last year and immediately made herself at home. Her good-natured philosophy was often a great comfort to us. Celia had a pretty tough time in her junior year between the French language and Mr. Gesner. but she managed to remain cheerful. THOMAS BYRNES The bold man ever Is the better man Track Manager (3); Senior Play Com. (3); Class Day. go ‘‘Tommy’’ is patronizing the Sophomores! Morpheus always attacks him in English IV much to the disgust of Miss Day. especially when she’s saying something important. Tommy has a sense of humor which was much appreciated by the teams when he was assistant manager of football and manager of track. PETER CANTLAY Thou hast come hither o’er the deep Spanish Club (3); Spanish Play (3); Academic Com. (2); Senior Play Com. (3); Class Day. didn’t realize Pedro’s great importance until he was announced in chapel as our Great Emancipator. Peter is the only canny Scot that we have. His never-ending good nature finds him a place as one of the jolliest persons in the class. ELEANOR CARBERRY Remain, and, softly couched, Sleep here Art Club (I. 3); Class Day. “p ETE has gained quite a reputation around school for never doing any work. Clever girl! Some of the very attractive posters and the IVcather Vane headings are the work of ’’Pete’s clever fingers. She is a new authority on playing hooky. Tlvo ty-two THE 1931 WEATHER VANE «• 'IS? ALBERT CASE The man of many arts! Weather Vane Board (2. 3); Easter Play (2); Senior Day; Operetta (2); Orchestra (I, 2, 3); Varsity Football (I. 2. 3); Varsity Basketball (I); Manager (3); Varsity Baseball (2, 3); Pin and Ring Com. (I); Knock Com. 'J’ED's presence is quite easily delected by the queer noises from his general direction. As his chief pastime in class is amusing people, he is the bane of Miss Bordner’s existence. He docs considerable travelling to Chattanooga and Jenkintown where his ideals reside. MARGARET CLARK Young as ye are, this youthful heal restrain Knock Com. (I, 2, 3); Senior Day Com. (3); Orchestra (I, 2); Class Soccer (I. 2. 3); Varsity Soccer (2, 3); Varsity Hockey (3); Varsity Basketball (I. 2. 3); Class Baseball (I. 2); Track (I. 2); Track Manager (2); Union County Track (I); Apparatus (2); Slide Rule Club (3); Journalism Club (2); Senior Day. “jP EG’’ makes noble resolutions every year, but she hasn’t yet resolved not to two-time the boys. She is fond of arguing in English class and playing around with boys in uniform. Peg’s delving into the scientific removal of warts proved fatal. JUNE COOK Ate of the shining hair whose Delight is to bring mischief to all JJ UNE appears to be very quiet, hut her nature undergoes a rapid change when one knows her. June has a leaning toward junior high school pupils and berets. ALBERTA CRANE Craceful in the dance French Club (3); Music Club (I. 2, 3); Operetta (I, 2. 3); Orchestra (I. 2, 3); Knock Com. (3) ; Senior Day Com. “ABB,E ls c ass talent. She is one of the dancers appearing regularly in town shows, and as for her violin playing—well, being concert master speaks for it. Abbie has really definitely adopted royalty, as she has been hobnobbing with a Duke” for two years. Twenty-three THE i93i WEATMEM VANE 3? HELEN CURRAN Nor neglect ivhal 1 propose Arl Club (3); Weather Vane Board (3); Library Council (2, 3); Thanksgiving Play Com. (2. 3); Easter Play Com. (2. 3) ; Christmas Play Com. (2. 3). “JpRESHY's all arounJ abilities have won for her place in the school's esteem. Perhaps some day Freshy” will be mistaken tor a true French woman—her accent is truly excellent. If we all had hair like Freshy's. the hairdressers certainly would go out of business. BERYL CURRY Thou hast not the poivcf to circumvent nor to persuade me thus. Class Hockey (3); Varsity Hockey (3); Debate Club (3); Senior Day Play (3). JJJeryl sports more cawnt's and “absolutelyY’ on strong opinions upon every subject in general, and upon the superiority of jolly old John Bull in particular, than any one in the class. She'll probably spend her life preaching the doctrine of futility and vamping her opponents. JOSEPHINE DAWSON Thou pet a ilt f(non my heart “Jo is a daydreamer as is shown by her idealistic German poetry. She is a hard worker when she gels started. Her tiffs with a young cousin haven t seemed to embitter her toward the opposite sex. Jo has a straightforward nature and can't complain of a retiring disposition. MARGUERITE DEGENRING They vainly strove to siverve Her steadfast mind. Art Club (I); Dramatic Club (2. 3); Debate Club (3) ' lanks 'vin P,ay (-D ’ Senior Day Com. “j[])EGCIE , woman of passions, devotes her efforts to essaying, debating, and dancing and her ability is as well known in certain Elizabeth and I rinceton circles as at high school. We have dchn-its information that she intends to become a lawyer and that she prefers liabilities to assets. Twenty-four THE l‘S 3i WEATHER. VANE let JOHN DIEFENBACH He thither led the fair cheeked maid Spanish Ciub (3); Collectors Club (3); Slide Rule Club (2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (I); Christmas Play (2); Senior Day; Red Cross Council (I); Weather Vane Board (2. 3); Athletic Asso. (2. 3); Varsity Football (I, 2. 3); Track (I. 2. 3); Senior Day Com. OHNNY, alias Lehigh —have you heard of that college in Pennsylvania where John intends to spend four years? John s responsible for the Lehigh literature seniors receive. Besides advertising Lehigh, John plays football, runs around the track in the spring, and makes a specialty of girls. JOHN DILLON Little skill have in courtly phrase Varsity Football (3); Class Day. 'J’HREE cheers for the boy who never takes any books home! John is this boy and how we envy him. As for tests, he always has the happy faculty of being indisposed at the end of the month. John is quite famous for his swimming abilities and is an important member of the Y team. GILBERTA DRAKE Nobly built, great of soul Glee Club (I); Journalism Club (3); Slide Rule Club (3); Senior Day Operetta (I); Academic Com. (2); Civic Com. (I); Senior Play Com. .ILBERTA resembles her sister, not only in looks. much to the innocent Sophs' discomfiture, but in efficiency too. She has won commendation from her English teachers for her delightful essays. We admire Gilberta's infallibly well-groomed appearance. GLEN DREW His thoughts iverc ever busy Spanish Club (2. 3); Aviation Club (2); Slide Rule Club (2); Thanksgiving Play (3) ; Spanish Play (3); Varsity Track (3); Academic Com. (2. 3). jjr LEN is one of the less audible members of our class; but when he speaks, he generally says something worth listening to. He is one of Illinois gifts to Westfield. His latest occupation is sprinting about the race track. Twenty-five THE i'93fl WEATHER VANE � 3? MARJORIE EGBERT Pallas, the blue-eyed goddess French Club (2. 3); Debate Club and Teams (I, 2. 3); Glee Club (2); Class Secretary (I, 2); Thanksgiving Play (I); Senior Day Play (3); Operetta (2); Weather Vane Board (3); Pin and Ring Com. (I) ; Senior Play Com. (3); Holiday Play Com. (I); Quotation Com. (3). JN spite of a maroon Ford roadster which carries her arcund, Marjorie keeps up her high academic standing. As she is an able debater, we wonder what happens when she and Johnnie argue. We think it fortunate that Marge's alumni correspondence is public. WILLIAM ESTWICK With words well ordered, courteously he spolfe Spanish Club (I); Slide Rule Club (2). jJONT break into Bill's house at night. We've heard that he has a collection of knives that are ready for use. Bill’s crazy about chess and can beat any of us in a game. He deserves a medal for asking questions in English; for he keeps some of us out of trouble. LOIS FEDDERMAN Neither born nor trained without the favor of the gods Christmas Play (3); Senior Day; Red Cross Council (I. 2): Cheer Leader (I, 2. 3); Civic Com. (2); Pin and Ring Com. (I); Senior Play Com.; Class Day Com. 'JJ’HE moral support of the football team. Lois gives inspiration to one of our famous players. Can she lead cheers? Just ask any one! Lo, one of the most popular girls in the class, is also a poster artist. FLORENCE FERRY Cherishes a purpose in her heart J t OPENCE is a newcomer to Westfield High portals. She is another of those girls who believe in being seen and not heard. We all regretted not being able to hear Florence's monologue in chapel—hut periods will he short. Twenty-six THE 1931 WEATHER VANE CELIA FILICIELLO There could no man sec cause of blame Senior Day Play; Cla«s Day. £elia‘s true na'ure was completely disguised on Senior Day when she played the role of Hecate, for she really has a sweet nature which holds malice toward none. Be careful with those eyes. Celia. MARY FINCK Skill in every form of shrewd device and action trise'y planned Art Club (2, 3); Orchestra (I. 2. 3); Soccer (2. 3); Basketball (2. 3); Apparatus (2); Baseball (2); Academic Com. (2); Civic Com. (2): Knock Com. (1); Records Com. (3) ; Senior Day. hav to write verse abou' our sculptress. Mary has a chipmunk. Who Dodges to and fro. And everywhere that Mary goes. The chippy is sure to go! ANN FREEMAN She gives us all to hope, and sends fair words to each by message Red Cross Council (I); Athletic Association (I); Class Track (I); Class Day. ■vyye wish we could persevere as long in one subject as Ann does in her “Art. And what would Westfield scenery be without Ann. Dot. and Lois tearing around in Ann’s Willys. Cute ways. cute voice, and cute smile combine to make a cute girl. EUGENE GALLOWAY A bold but predent youth Spanish Club (2. 3); Slide Rule Club (3); Spanish Play (3); Orchestra (I. 2. 3); Varsity Football (3); Finance Com. (I); Pin and Ring Com. (I). “ f'ENE has a knack of just getting the trolley car that brings him to school. Perhaps with that early morning track work he’ll develop into a famous sprinter. ’ Gene has a very artful way of picking things up; that is. marks, music, and girls. Twenty-seven THE i93i WEATHER VANE ■fa -is? RICHARD GARRETSON Minerva shed a godlike beauty o cr his form and face Aviation Club (I); Dramatic Club (2. 3); Christmas Play (2); Senior Day; Red Cross Council (I); Weather Vane Board (I); Senior Play Com. (3); Thanksgiving. Easter, and Christmas Play Corns. E wonder whether Dick’s interest in stage work has anything to do with the fact that he is trying to develop his artistic ability. Perhaps Shirley explains it. And now as a parting shot let us say that his gazing into the water as Narcissus perhaps reminds him of a cool summer s evening in a canoe. RICHARD GOEBEL For he rvill try all stratagems Finance Com. (I); Academic Com. (1); Class Day. BoRDNER will certainly be glad when Chick” graduates because she’s rather weary of reminding him about the dentist’s appointments. Have you heard about Chick’s sprouting genius for writing German poetry? It surprised him as much as it did us. BLANCHE GOODFRIEND The sacred counsels of her breast conceal'd! E have yet to see Blanche not living up to her name, a good friend. Blanche's pet peeve is homework, but even this has not stopped her cheery smile. We often see Blanche driving to school in her Nash, and as a driver she excels. AMOS GORDON He has learned bad ivays and lvill not turn to n� or£ Spanish Club (2, 3); Senior Day; Spanish Play (3) ; Red Cross Council (I) ; Athletic Associa-tion (I); Varsity Basketball (I, 2, 3). “M0Usr ' g ? philanderer of the class, and knows neither age nor distance. Recently Point Pleasant seemed to him the perfect resort. ’’Mouse’s dancing talents were revealed to our astonishment on Senior Day. He is forever blowing bubbles in English class. Twenty-eight THE i93s WEATHER VANE EDWARD GORDON With strength of body and tvilh north of mind Senior Day Com. (3); Class Basketball (I. 2. 3); Class Track (I. 2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Spanish Play (3); Senior Day. jpf D hails from the far North—Vermont, to be exact. Among the picturesque costumes of Senior Day. he cut quite a figure in his gay garb of a toreador. “Ed is fleet of foot and bids fair to be a member of our spring track team. MILDRED GROVE A ever does she fail in 1vise discernment Academic Com. (2. 3); Senior Play Com. (3); Christmas Play Com. (3); Weather Vane Board (2. 3); Spanish Club (2. 3); Art Club (2. 3); Orchestra (I, 2. 3); Glee Club (3): Thanksgiving Play (3); Soccer (I. 2. 3); Class Hockev (3): Basketball (I. 2. 3): Baseball (I. 2); Volleyball (I, 2); Apparatus (2). ildred is skilled in the fine arts, including the modern additions of auto driving and cultivating “it. The IVcathcr Kanes evince “Mil's artistic ability and her class males can vouch for her piano and violin feats. MARTHA HARGAN My counsel nnil I give And nothing nill I hide Class Soccer (I. 2, 3); Varsity Soccer (2, 3); Class Hockey (3); Varsity Hockey (3); Class Basketball (2); Class Baseball; Class Volleyball (2); Varsity Volleyball (2); Baseball Cap't (2); French Club (2, 3). ART HA is the lovely blonde who brightens the lives of neglected babes. She is usually seen rushing frantically from one end of school to the other when not arguing with Mr. Gesner. She goes to Cape Cod every summer and catches a fish whose name is Bob. FLORENCE HARNISH Lil(c Dion’s self in beauty Records Com. (3); Class Soccer (1); Class Basketball (I); Tennis (I. 2); Dramatic Club (2. 3) ; Red Cross Council (2); Senior Day (3). TJ UST ask this little miss, who’s often seen working around the office, how many ounces there are in a Pound and watch her blush. Florence rarely walks home from school, for there's usually a green Buick roadster waiting to lake her. Twcniy-nine THE 1931 WEATHER VANE TED HARWOOD He l(non i thereof he speaks Finance Com. Senior Play (3); Academic Com. (I): Knock Com. (3); Picture Com. (3); Senior Day Com. (3); Dramatic Club Plays (I. 3); Band (3); French Clu. (3); Aviation Club (I. 2); Dramatic Club (I. 2, 3); Slide Rule Club (3); French Glee Club (3); Thanksgiving Play (1,2, 3); Easter Play (I. 2); Operetta (2). ■ yHEN it’s guns you want to know about, see led, the armless motorist. Fie was one of the class's captains of finance this year. Ted has expressed an unusual interest in food stuffs put out by “Libby, GEORGIANA HESSLER Firm of purpose Class Soccer (I); Varsity Soccer (I); Class Basketball (I); Varsity Basketball (I); Tennis (I, 2); French Club 2. 3); Dramatic Club (2. 3). “GFORC,E” Prove er °n n;gbt °f December the thirty-first. Happily the accident didn’t change her never ending good humor. Her back-woods home at Adamston has become quite noted for its week-end parties. She’s one of the few twentieth century optimists. SAMUEL HICKS Creal n as the crime he plotted Pm and Ring Com. (I); Picture Com. (3). “ § am’ often wanders around the halls until suddenly he casually notices a certain brunette eyeing him with scorn. His second home is situated in the vicinity of Prospect Street and Copper-thwaite Place. Perhaps we are safe in saying “Sam’’ is our foremost modeler and monkey-cartoonist. BERTHA HOFFMAN I have naught hut £ind intents for thee Senior Day Play (3). ]ffrF.RTHA entered Westfield High in our senior year and became the unerring keeper of attendance in 101. Her skill in dancing led us to make her a nymph in attendance upon Proserpine. There are never any pink slips inside Bertha’s report card. Thirty THE 1931 WEATHEM VANE « • FLORENCE HOTZE Less in limb And stature than any other Library Council (3); Class Soccer (2); Dramatic Club (I, 2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3). wish we could be among Florence’s guests and be royally entertained by her singing. And oh! to be able to answer biology questions eo uniquely! What in Cranford is so attractive to her and Claire? It is something which manages to pull our little ‘‘Hoxie ’ out of her sweet slumber. KENNETH HOUTS Expert in all the many arts of ivar Senior Day Play; Red Cross Council (3); Varsity Football (2. 3) ; Varsity Basketball (3); Varsity Track (3) ; Junior Prom Com. (2); Music Club. ' '][ WO-MILE Holts’’ is one of the jollies! persons in school. He cleverly mixes humor with his sportsmanship and talents. He remodels hats, plays football and basketball, is a drummer; in fact, the Tympano of his orchestra. Ken is an excellent flirt and is extremely clever at arranging his double dates. MARGARET ISAACS —But thy cup stands ever full French Club (3); Dramatic Club (2. 3); Glee Club (I. 2, 3); Holiday Plays (I, 2. 3); Operetta (I, 2); Soccer (I. 2. 3); Hockey (3); Basketball (I. 2. 3); Baseball (2); Class Track (I); Union County Track (I); Volleyball (2); Apparatus (I, 2, 3); Tennis (1, 2); Academic Com. (I); Junior Prom Com. (2); Senior Play (3). “]VflAC is the versatile coquette of the Senior Class. She sings and dances in operettas, plays the piano, acts, and breaks hearts. As heroine of the Senior Play, she played her part with a delicacy of touch that we all envied. CONRAD JOHNSON In conduct, as in courage, you excel Orchestra (I, 2. 3); Christmas Play (I, 2. 3); Mask and Mime Play (3); Spanish Play (I. 2. 3). ONRAD speaks eloquently in a rich mellow tone through his violin, for he is a master fiddler. In Spanish class, however. Miss Hemphill claims his accent smacks of Chinese! Hence the title Chino.’’ Thirty-one THE i93i WEATHEM VANE 03s- COLONY KINSLEY And may the gods vouchsafe To ihce whatever blessing thou can wish French Club (3); Slide Rule Club (3); Athletic Assn (3); Class Hockey (3); Tennis (3). (POLONY came lo Westfield the beginning of this year. The moment she stepped within the portals of the dear old W. H. S. she was a complete success. And no wonder! Colony is pretty, and she has lots of personality. Everybody likes her. FRANCIS KNAUFF It is not fitting to lie down Ere the dire hour arrive, and too much sleep is hurtful Band (3); Library Council (I). jjjT RAN CIS is a man of many names. A few are: Jenny, Knoclf-off and out, Cizofflis, Ding-Ding, and Fishcakes. Is he a fiend on the clarinet? Oh. boy! Francis’s pet scholastic wreckreation is the mutilation of Bunsen-burners and physics lab. table tops. RALPH LEWIS My heart commands me to obey Baseball (2. 3); Class Day. J ALPH is our dejected lover. When baseball season comes he forgets his troubles, because Ralph plays baseball, and well. too. Ralph was heard asking how one could take a girl out on two cents. That's what we’d like to know. too. If he could solve that puzzle he’d make a million dollars. KARL LIMPER Tclcmachus, what words have passed thy lips! Senior Play Finance Com (3); Academic Com. (I): Pin and Ring Com. (I); Knock Com. (I. 3); Picture Com. (3); Junior Prom (2); Orchestra (I, 2. 3); Journalism Club (3); Glee Club (2); Thanksgiving Play (3); Christmas Play (3); Musical Club Christmas Program (3). TJ arl. our good-natured archaeologist, has had some difficulty completing his collection of elephants because he has been quite busy surveying the field of his next expedition, Arlington Avenue. We understand that Karl's sleuthing with a camera has become quite an amusing pastime. Thirty-two THE i93« WEATHER VANE ts GLADYS LINDQUIST None match her grandeur, or her mien Senior Day Play (3); Library Council (3); Class Basketball (3); Varsity Basketball (3); Weather Vane (3). LADYS, a new addition to our class, bas in her quiet and unassuming way become one of us. She has already distinguished herself on the basketball floor. As a mandolin player, Gladys is excellent. and as a jolly good sport she has no rival. We wonder whether that southern accent is real or affected. VIRGINIA LOCKETT IVho beholds all men with equal eye Basketball Team (I); Class Day. JpjLEASANT and quiet, the lucky possessor of a soft voice and a smile for everyone, Virginia boasts many friends. And no wonder, for she's a hard worker and willing to help others. As a hobby, she enjoys skating. ELEANOR LOOMIS And skilled n� js she beyond all other maids To guide a vessel Academic Com. (2, 3); Civic Com. (I); Knock Com. (3); Class Day Com. (3); Orchestra (I, 2); Spanish Club (2, 3); French Club (2, 3); Secretary (3); Music Club (I, 2); Journalism Club (2, 3); Vice-President (3); Senior Day (3); Spanish Play (3). HIS small cyclone’s motto is Let us have efficiency. Her favorite indoor sport is writing letters; her favorite outdoor one, driving a smoothlooking Nash. Her theme song is My Man from Caroline. When that man is up No'th, he Lodges in her vicinity. MARIAN LYNDE Endless are thy modes of speech Junior Prom Com. (2); Senior Play Com. (3); Senior Day Com. (3) ; Class Soccer (3); Class Hockey (3); French Club (3); Glee Club (I, 2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Operetta (I, 2); Dramatic Club Play (3). TVjjARlAN is seldom seen without her two pals. 1 11 Harriet and Isabelle. Marian doesn't say much, but behind her quiet exterior she hides many talents. We have discovered that she can impersonate Madame Queen with great success. Besides, she draws and writes well. Thirty-lhrc THE i93i WEATHE1R VANE VIRGINIA MAC LAY Yet these with soft persuasive arts I swayed Senior Play Properly Com. (3); Journalism Club Typist (3); Soccer (2, 3); Varsity Baseball (2); Varsily Volleyball (2); Varsity Apparatus (2); Red Cross Council (3). Virginia's been changing boy friends lately. Her mind's going Blank’’ now. We like the way Virginia vamped the air in her chapel monologue. If she can do so much with the air. what could she do with some susceptible person around? MARTINO MANNINO Huge of limb and valiant and renowned Finance Com. (3): Mask and Mime Play (I): Christmas Play (2); Thanksgiving Play (3). jJT S an ill wind that blows no good, but ‘‘Mart’’ seems to do some pretty good blowing with that trumpet of his in our school and also in the State Orchestra. “Mart” has gone in for interior decorating of his black chariot. ELIZABETH MARSH Thou. in thy time, more sound advice has given Class Day. IB ETTY seems to have a pretty even temperament. and yet we hear that she Bickers a lot. How come? Ask her and she’ll give you the explanation lo ihe mystery. She posed as a snowman on Senior Day. but we bet she melted under her icy covering. JULIETTE MARSHALL And thou ivilt force me to disputes Academic Com. (I); Civic Com. (3); Library Council (2) ; Orchestra (2) ; Class Baseball (2) ; Class Volleyball (2); Varsity Apparatus (2. 3); French Club (I. 2. 3): Soccer (I. 2. 3); Music Club (2); Thanksgiving (I); French Play (3). JULIETTE, songbird of physics class, finds that some questions trouble her. What is the third dimension of a 2 x 4 , Juliette? A passion for purple and a love of argument are obvious. Thirty-four THE 1931 WEATHEM VANE EDWARD MASSETT But thou, nor they shall search the thoughts that dwell Dee? in the close recesses of my soul. Pin and Ring Com. (1); Junior Prom Com. (2); Weather Vane Board (3); French Club (3); Dramatic C'ub (3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Mask and Mime Play (3); Senior Day Play (3); Operetta (I. 2). j| T’s understood Ed’s a wanderer. His thoughts used to be nautical, but now they gravitate towards— ? He’s a one hand Hudson manipu’ator and an ex-ex-charter member of the Bachelors' Cub. EDNA McGREEN Curbing her high spirit in silence sat Knock Com. (I): Class Basketball (I. 2. 3); Varsity Basketball (3); Baseball (2. 3); Track (I. 2. 3)- Apparatus (I. 2); French Club (3); Glee Club (I. 3) Senior Day Play (3). JJTdna’s tall sta'urc fits her for a good jump center in basketball and a good broad jumper in track. No jazz piece has vet been able to stump her and her fingers fairly fly over the keys. Edna has a habit of casting her pearls in odd daces. MARGARET McKELWAY By tvor f I get my meat and drinl(. and give to the deserving Picture Com. (3); Senior Plav Com. O); Senior Day Com. (3); Weather Vane Board (3): Soccer (I. 2. 3); Hockey (3); Basketball H. 2); Baseball (2): Manager 12); Track (2); Volleyball (2): Aooaratus (2); French Cuo (3) ; Glee Cub 12); Senior Day (3); Senior Play Com. (3). ]yj 'RCAREt's broad grin and good nature go a long way toward making her so well liked in the class. She is also r uite a whiz on the basketball floor—and lest we forge!, quite a student. HOWARD MERRITT The master of persuasive speech French Club (2); Aviation Club (2); Dramatic C'ub (3); Journalism Club (2); Debate Club (2. 3); Glee Club (2. 3); Senior Play; Senior Day; Operetta (2); French Play (2); Weather Vcnc Board (2. 3) ; Senior Day Com. TWTOWard. we hear has become quite adept at Gliding to Plainfield. No matter what the crowd, no matter what the circumstance, he's always there—and how! We. as the Class of 1931 bequeath Howard to the Class of 1932. for he s too young to go to college. Thirty-five THE 1931 WEATHER. VANE 4£( 13 MARJORIE MERRITT Stands eminent and nobler than the rest Art Club (2, 3); Journalism Club (2, 3); Academic Com. (2); Class Day Com. (3) ; Weather Vane Board (3); Class Hockey (3); Hockey Captain (3). ‘ ADY play your madolin. Marjie has turned the tables on the men for at the present moment she has three scalps at her belt. The first week that Marjie” had her license, Aphrodite took an awful beating. REMINGTON MERRY Famed for noble steeds, famed for lovely dames Athletic Association Vice-president (2. 3); Football manager (3); Tennis (I, 2, 3); Tennis Captain (3). g UCCESS in taking corners with a flourish, cradle-snatching, and tennis have not brought success in abolishing those beautiful waves. Many friends prove Rem’s popularity. When the tennis courts are soggy. Merry bowls. ESTHER MEYERS On whom a deity bestowed In ample measure the sweet gift of song Vice-president (I); Pin and Ring Com. (1); Knock Com. (2) ; Song Com. (1) ; Senior Day Com. (3); Weather Vane Board (2. 3); French Club (3); Spanish Club sec’y (3); Music Club (I. 2, 3); Glee Club (I, 2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Christmas play (I. 2. 3); Easter play (2); Senior play (3); Operetta (I. 2); Spanish play (2). HO is she? Class prima donna, an actress, a literary genius, an excellent performer on a dance floor, and an authority on auto driving. Her favorite pastime is rehearsing the third act of Adam and Eva. KATHERINE MICKLER The eminently graced IVith all that wins our love “IMI little curly-headed girl of Senior Day, delights in talking baby talk. She rides home in a blue Buick every day. Ask her about it and watch her blush. Thirty-six THE 1931 WEATHEM VANE )Z ISABELLE MUMFORD Do not thinf( to know all my designs French Club (3); Art Club (2); Academic Com. (3); Senior Play Com. (3); Senior Day Com. (3); Class Soccer (3); Class Hockey (3). jjSABELLE has a sense of humor that amuses all who know her well. Bui because she is quid, many people don't appreciate how funny she really can he. She is a member of the firm. Lynde. Bartlett, and Mumford, Inc. She was a regular Godey belle on Senior Day. CLAUDE NEAGLE Another man he seemed in that disguise Knock Com. (2. 3); Senior Play (3) ; Senior Day Com. (3); Red Cross Council (I. 2. 3); Dramatic Club (2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Christmas Play (2. 3); Dramatic Club Play (3); Easter Play (2); Senior Day (3); Operetta (2). L UDE. th: obstina'e. henpecked, hard-boiled father in Senior Play, certainly had moods overlooked because of his marvelous acting. Many artistic designs decorating the lunch-room tables result from Claude's first period study activity. He is Conrad to Miss Bordner. JANE ORR Such commands lay thou on others, not on me Knock Com. (I); Holiday Play Com. (I); Class Hockey (3); Class Basketball fl); French Club (I); Art Club (I); Dramatic Club (3); Thanksgiving Play (2); Easter Play (I); Senior Day (3); Operetta (I); Write-up Com. (3). TTANE dare not carry any secrets to English class as she is assured that her countenance is far too expressive in spite of those innocent eyes. She has personality plus, generally plus chewing gum. PAMELA PENTZ Tell me the whole, whatever thou hast seen Gym. Captain (I); Spanish Club (2); Music Club (I. 2. 3); Glee Club (I. 2. 3): Senior Day Play (3); Operetta (1. 2). IP m's drv humor has been a source of amusement for every one in school. For a rare treat ask Pam for a ride in her Buick on a rainy day. Pam's done well this year scholastically as well as socially. Thirty-seven THE VANE m ANDREE PERTAIN His gloom}) heart was full of wrath Junior Prom. (2) ; Basketball Manager (3); Journalism Cub (3); Senior Day (3). “ANDY '5 one ° esncr s mainsrays forgot just how long he does have to stay. We’ve always wondered when Andy will be big enough to buy his clothes in the men s department. Andy’s theme song is Sally in our Alley. ENSIGN PETURA For he has large invention, and will plan a way for his escape Academic Com. (I); Knock Com. (3); Spanish Club (I. 2. 3); Slide Rule (2); Thanksgiving Play (I); Christmas Play (I); Senior Day (3). JN spite of his angelic expression. Pete has a knack of getting into trouble. Nevertheless his outlook on life remains philosophical. Being one to whom a locked door holds no terrors. Pete might justly be called a veritable Gentleman at the Keyhole. MILDRED PFALZGRAF The heart that beats within my bosom is not rashly moved JiLDRED. the charming Bo-Peep of Senior Day, is our idea of a household goddess. This conscientious student and jolly friend is a comfortable person to have around. She is the unadulterated old-fashioned girl of our class. MARGARET PIERSON The glorious dame Drew near the suitor train Pin and Ring Com. (I): Senior Play Com. (3); Christmas Play (3); Art C!ub (I). “Jp)EC‘ returned to us after a year's absence, and was welcomed with open arms. We wonder how Peg can keep track of the specials that arrive so regularly. Although she lives across the street from school, she never seems to arrive on time. Tltirty-ii'ihl THE WEATHER VANE JAMES PLINTON And ye ihall £non whether the words I speak be true or false Aviation Club (3); Thanksgiving Play (I); Senior Play Com.; Senior Day Com. ' Jf O. PLINTON. as he impressively signs his name, has caused us wonder. What does the O mean? Just plain O ? He is an accomplished musician, who plays the mouth organ, the piano, and the saxophone. Jim is interested in aviation, too. MARIE QUERIPEL She rejected not, nor yet granted Red Cress Council (2); Orchestra (2, 3). dark, striking girl who is rarely seen without her Hick”—that’s We. She is a girl of temperamental moods which can be accounted for by her musical genius. Her clever accompanying has made possible many of the musical programs in chapel. LELAND RANSOM Within thy bosom thou dost bear a heart of slow belief j ELAND, like most scientists, doesn’t make much ncise. But he's our class chemist, and we hear he specializes in concocting weird electrical contrivances much to the discomfiture of unsuspecting victims. We wonder whether Leland counted in his rats when taking the census on Senior Day. MARY REED Loquacious, loud and turbulent of tongue? Not she! TV!ARY’s ingenuity displayed itself very plainly on Senior Day when she kept everyone guessing the identity of the freg. She is very quiet and reserved when among strangers, but a different side of her nature is revealed when she is among friends. Thirty-nine THE WEATHER VANE JAMES RICCARDO Shrewd is the youth in counsel and device “Jimmie doesn't advertise his presence by a lot of noise, but every one knows and likes him just the same. When it comes to Jimmie,” the eyes' have it! He showed his true nature by his clowning Senior Day. PAUL ROBERTS Man of a race renowned for seamanship Aviation Club (I. 3); Collectors Club (3); Dramatic Club (2, 3); Senior Day Play (3); Prom Com. (2); Thanksgiving Play Co. (2. 3); Easter Play (2, 3); Christmas Play (2, 3). jpAUL is the class’s promising young yachtsman. Miss Allardice has discovered his latent ability for artistic decoration. Paul is the man backstage who is responsible for our smooth-running play productions. He is rising in the world—having appeared as the Empire State Building on Senior Day. KATHERINE ROBINSON I $peal( os my heart bids me French Club (3); Slide Rule Club (2, 3); Senior Day (3); Red Cross Council (1, 2, 3); President (3); Soccer (I. 2, 3); Hockey (3); Basketball (I. 3); Baseball (I. 2); Class Track (1); Volleyball (I. 2); Apparatus (2); Cheer Leader (3); Civic Com. (I); Senior Play Com. (3). Friend of Napoleon in truth is this young lady. When she’s out with him you can hear her at least four blocks away. Kay makes an excellent Red Cross Council president and also a peppy cheer-leader. ALVIN RUH Kno wn is thy courage and thy strength confessed Aviation Club (I. 2. 3); Slide Rule Club (3); Academic Com. (I). “ I- is famed for naming airplanes even though they are miles away. He has recently taken an interest in forestry as he is frequently seen in the vicinities of Wychwood and Edgewood. He haunts the corridors before and after school hours. Pardon our curiosity, but where did you get those spats ? J'orty THE l9 3i WEATHER VANE FRED RUMPF So saying, he led ihc way. The others followed after Finance Com. (3); Senior Play Com. (3); Red Cross Council (2). RED is another one of our promising young mechanics. In fact, he has already proved himself to have much ability. We have high hopes of his becoming Mayor of Mountainside. Don’t forget us Fred, when we get a ticket. EDNA SANGER I taught myself his art E hear that Edna is interested in Stiles.’’ Her stylish clothes seem to indicate this, anyway! We are also told that the college element keeps Edna pretty busy. Yes. indeed. Edna has plenty to do with her schoolwork and outside activities! Edna is an artist, too, in spite of having too much backbone on Senior Day. GENEVIEVE SARGENT How could thy heart permit thee thus to spealf? Debate Club (3); Glee Club (I, 2); Thanksgiving Play (3); Operetta (I. 2); Knock Com. (3); Soccer (I. 3); Hockey (3); Basketball (I): Baseball (I); Soccer Manager (2, 3); Basketball (2). 4‘( EN ’ is a lady of many moods which make her very interesting since you never know just exactly what she is going to do. She deserves her position as Miss Swift's right hand man through her good management of the teams. Just at present the states of Garwood and Arlington are on very good terms. SHERWOOD SCHAUB Thy delight is in contention, war. and bloody frays C HER WOOD was so well liked by Mrs. Phillips in English 111 that he was invited back again this year. Did his senior speech about movie stars denote his paramount ambition in life? He goes to sleep in study periods and his peculiar style of vibration between uvula and the velum annoys most of the class. Torty-one THE a93a 4$ PAULINE SEILA She spoke no mere than just the thing she thought Music Club (I, 2. 3); Journalism (3); Glee Club (1); Thanksgiving Play (I); Christmas Play (I); Operetta (I): Academic Com. (3); Easter Play Com. (I); Orchestra (2. 3). WITe hear that Pauline is quite a strong rocter for the South. In fact, she checks out of West-field every year as soon as school is over. We wonder if Pauline’s hobby of playing the violin will be followed up as a career. HELEN SHEFFIELD And deem her not less nobly graced French Club (2. 3); Dramatic Club (2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Senior Day (3): Operetta (I); Write-up Com. (3); Senior Play Com. (3); Senior Day Com. (3); Library Council (3); Hockey (3); Basketball (I); Track (I); Union County Track (I); Apparatus (I). (0URLY hair, pep, and a catchy grin characterize Honey.’’ There’s a sweet name for a sweet kid. WOiy, she’s even a good student! And talking about studies—seriously, Honey. has Syracuse a good course in dramatics, or is there, perhaps, an added attraction ? AAGE SIMONSEN An inspector and judge bom! Music Club (I, 2. 3); Orchestra (I. 2, 3). J MONC Aagc’s many good traits, is that of being always willing to help others. He even goes so far as to get himself in trouble doing it. Senior Day found Aage quite out of his element in his portrayal of a drunken country dude. Not only does Aage satisfactorily fill his place in our orchestra, but he also performs in the Westfield Symphony. MURIEL SMITH Seek no thou to find The sacred counsels of almighty mind French Club (3); Journalism (3); Knock Com. (3) ; Prom Com. (2); Senior Play Com. (3); Senior Day (3). ave you ever danced with Muriel? You should, for she s one of the best dancers in our class. Muriel’s out-of-town Bills keep her quite busy week-end nights. We wonder about a unique habit of failing asleep on dales. Forty-two � THE u93l WEATHER VANE IS? PEARSON SMITH To see the goddess as he sat among 1 he crowd of suitors, sad at heart Sl.de Rule Club (3); Music Club (I. 2. 3); Debate (I. 2); Orchestra (I. 2. 3). J EARSON enjoys a seat in the school orchestra because of his unusual ability in Just Flutin’ Along.’ Through a light experiment in Physics. Pearson and an accomplice almost necessitated the erection of a new school. He likes surveying and perhaps after he has surveyed the land near Standish Ave.. he will give us the measurements for a new school plct. He justly Merritts all glory accorded him. NORMA STALLINGS She erranged the lustrous curls Ambrosial, thet clustering hung Art Club (I); Glee Club (1); Senior Day Play (3); Knock Com. (3) ; Prom Com. (2); Senior Play Com. (3); Senior Day (3) ; Library Council (2). ORMA, one of the youngest and prettiest girls in the class, has long golden curls which we envy. We hardly recognized her Senior Day in her mannish Flit costume and gun! Norma is the short half of the famous partnership—Stallings and Bowman. WALTER R. STILES By his words he frightened off the women Senior Play (3); Senior Day (3); Knock Com. f3); Athletic Association (3); Union County Track (3). ALTER is the class lexicographer in locker-room debates. As a lawyer, he will use his ability to argue, but not his forceful vocabulary which Mrs. Barnard is trying hard to subdue. He is seldom seen without that companion of solitary heurs—his pipe. WILLIAM STILES His gracious aspect and his pleasant speech Slide Ru'e Club (3); Prom Com. (2); Athletic Association (2). “ J nd here’s to good old Princeton. At least “Bill” believes in that toast. Bill s pet trick is arriving in room 201 at the early hour of 8:29 59 60 a. m. or two seconds later. A few months ago Bill might have been heard singing. Where. OS. where, has my overcoat gone? ’Bill’s harem keers him busy. He's also the original Alibi Ike. forty-three iiiiMiiiiiMiiii THE i93fl WEATHER VANE 4SI m LOUIS STRUBLE Diomed, the mighty horseman Avialion Club (I, 2. 3)- Slide Rule Club (3); Journalism Club (2); Thanksgiving Play (2): Senior Play (3); Senior Day (3); Prom Com. (2). “LOU” cerlainly look us all by surprise with his acting in Senior Play. We just didn't know how he acquired his accent so quickly. He’s very airminded but not light-headed. Louis says he’s no longer ridden by the incubus. What’s that? HELEN TAMARKIN Besides, tvc are of equal age Spanish Club (2); Academic Com. (I); Weather Vane Board (3); Library Council (2, 3). tyy EREVEK vou find Helen you’re generally sure to find Leona and this applies just the opposite way. Being with her sister so much, naturally she does the same things. And so to Helen also falls a great part of the Weather Vane typing. LEONA TAMARKIN Besides, v e arc of equal age Spanish Club (2); Weather Vane Board (I, 3); Ring and Pin Com. (I); Senior Play Com. (3); Library Council (2. 3); Track (I. 2); Union County Track (I). H EONA tried to make us believe her young and innocent one day in chapel; but we know the contrary, so she can’t fool us. A great deal of the Weather Vane typing is done by Leona and it keeps her busy too. She is noted for her speed on the track as well as on the typewriter. JEAN TATE Observe me. and attend to rvhal I say French Club (2, 3); Dramatic Club (2. 3); Journalism Club (3); Senior Day (3); Civic Com. (2); Ring and Pin Com. (1); Knock Com. (3); Senior Play Com. (3). JJEAN made a most charming heroine in the Senior Day Play. We sincerely hope that her hero doesn’t do the kidnapping act in real life. Is Jean going to be a ’’Lehigh” woman next year? We wonder. Jean’s blase attitude has caused Mr. Johnson much mock annoyance. forty-four THE 1931 WEATHER £ct ) f ALICE THOMAS •S ie rejects not utterly their hateful suit Senior Day (3); Class Soccer (3); Class Apparatus (2, 3); Operetta (I). JVJ IM turned student! What a surprise we received when she elected six majors and passed them all with flying colors. And look at those big brown eyes! No wonder the enormous silver ring. Mimi s’’ climbing spirits were demonstrated one day in her escapade on the portable roof to the great enjoyment of the gym class. ELEANOR THOMSON For thus the praise of men is won Senior Play Com. (3); Senior Day (3); Thanksgiving Play Com. (2); Easter Play Com. (I. 2); Christmas Play (I. 2): Weather Van Board (2); Class Soccer (I); Class Track (I); Union County Track (I); Dramatic Club (I). '§ ,s s a combination of good looks, fun, good sportsmanship, cleverness and sense. She has a way of lilting in with any crowd. She is an ardent golfer. And by the way. Sis. tell us your secret for that perfect complexion. It's Rutgers and Princeton for her on week-ends. CLAIRE THORNTON Be also bold, that men hereafter born may give thee praise Thanksgiving Play Com. (2); Dramatic Club (2. 3); Glee Club (1); Operetta (1). JpjERE, there, everywhere. Claire drifts along with dreamy eyes. Won’t you let us in on some of those wonderful thoughts? But this temperament is in perfect accord with her artistry, and it’s hard to find fault with Claire. Known in name only, she remains a mystery to us. ELIZABETH TITUS Fear nothing, but spcal( boldly out whale er thou Ifnowcst Red Cross Council (I); Academic Com. (I); Civic Com. (3); Senior Play Com. (3). IptiZADFTH's ideal is a short, good-looking, self-controlled young man with large pleading eyes, red hair, and a name similar to Dan. Daniel, or Donald. Because she is so quiet and such a good French student, she doesn’t get into trouble. I’orfy-fivC THE i93l WEATHER VANE f£t HOWARD C. TOBEY For prudent counsel lilfe the gods renowned Prom Com. (2); Red Cross Council (3); Slide Rule Club (2. 3); Thanksgiving Play (3). IfJJoWARD is anolher one of those golf fiends. His favorite hole is the nineteenth! However, he doesn't let this activity interfere with his other sports. Chess fills a great part of his idle moments. And when he's musically inclined—the banjo seems to be popular. GORDON B. TOWNSEND Do as seems good to thee And as thou will JORDON is the boy who. after a long series of wild adventures, has finally decided to settle down to a quiet life of study. He has in a short time become an accomplished piccolo and guitar player. (Will you give us the address of the correspondence school?) This coupled with the fact that he is a modest retiring young man stamps him as a man among men. WILLIAM TUFTS Falsely he will not spealf, for he is wise JJS Bill the boy who spent the entire examination period trying to see which was the easier of the two choice questions? Did he pass? We wonder! His pet pastime is hunting—not only animals, but also arrowheads. VIRGINIA VAN DEN BURGH A maid eminent For beauty among all nymphs Red Cross Council (3) ; Dramatic Club (3) ; Glee Club (I. 3); Thanksgiving (3); Senior Day Play (3); Operetta (I, 3); Spanish Play (3). “G,NA S specialties are Cadillac V 16 s and Lafayette pins. And no wonder, with her big brown eyes and knowledge of their use! “Gina” is deciding on seme strenuous career, but probably some young man will change her mind for her. Forty-sir THE 1931 WEATHER VANE DOROTHY VINCENTSEN Bui I, for my pari, never doubted Glee Club (I); Operetta (I); Library Council (3). U'ouldn t be surprised if some day in the near future we espied Dorothy’s name on the cover of a leading botanical magazine! This future can result only from a keen interest in plants.’’ We’d like to see and hear more of Dorothy. KATHLEEN VOGT And I perceive in thee a well-discerning mind French Club (2. 3); Dramatic Club (2, 3) ; Senior Day (3); Class Soccer (3); Class Hockey (3): Volleyball (2) ; Academic Com. (2. 3) ; Annual Com. (3); Senior Play Com. (3); Thanksgiving Play (2); Christmas Play (3). “J AKIE is usually busy doing something; she always seems to be on a committee. We envy Kakie’s unfailing good humor. Lately she's taken up driving, and it seems that she tries to shift gears without using the clutch. JOHN WALLACE The raging fcing relumed his frowns again French Club (3); Dramatic Club (I. 2. 3); Slide Rule Club (2); Journalism Club (2); Debate Club (2. 3); Glee Club (1); Thanksgiving and Christmas Plays (1. 2, 3); Easter Play (I, 2); Senior Play; Operetta (2); French Plav (3); Finance Com. (2); Senior Day Com.; Weather Vane Board (I, 2. 3); Varsity Basketball (I. 2). TpHN displayed his domesticity quite capably in J the Senior Play. John’s skill in debating won for him the position of President of the New Jersey Debating Association, and his commanding presence enticed journalists to elect him President cf the Central jersey Scholastic Press Association. VIRGINIA WARING She beckoned wilh her brows Senior Day (3); Civic Com. (1. 2); Red Cross Council (1); Athletic Association (1. 2. 3); Class Soccer (I); Basketball (1); Baseball (I); Class Track (I); Class Apparatus (I); Tennis (I). g ISTER of next year's football captai . extremely good friend of this year’s captain. ’’Babe' ought naturally to stand out in athletics. We wonder whether there is anything Babe can’t do in thrs line? It’s nice to be a friend of Babe’s just to be one to receive her smile or greeting. forty-seven THE 1931 WEATHER VANE —i®? GEORGE WELLER ] mil speak what suits the occasion Orchestra (3). (Qeorge is made conspicuous by his boundless wit, the quality of which we do not care to discuss. It usually manifests itself in the form of wisecracks. Recently, a certain “Yarnall” seems to be the chief avocation. We happen to know that he is fast becoming a billiards shark. HELEN WENTLANDT A stream of glory flames above her head Collectors Club (2); Glee Club (I. 2, 3); Thanksgiving Play (2); Operetta (I, 2, 3); Class Soccer (I. 2.); Class Basketball (I. 2); Class Baseball (I. 2); Class Track (I. 2); Class Volleyball (I, 2); Cheer Leader (I). 'jJ’HEY always say that people with reddish hair have fiery tempers, but Helen is the exception to the rule. As it happens, she has a wonderful sense of humor and is never cross. You'd oetter be a good sailor, Helen, if you're going sailing with your Mate. CATHERINE WILLIAMS I will give a counsel for thy good French Club (2. 3); Art Club (I); Dramatic Club (2); Slide Rule Club (3); Debate (2); Glee Club (2); Christmas Play (2); Senior Day (3); Operetta (1. 2.); Civic Com. (1, 2); Annual Com. (3); Thanksgiving Play (3); Soccer (2); Basketball (I, 2); Track (I, 2); Volleyball (I); Apparatus (I, 2, 3). IJ Jave you ever seen Kay drive a car? It’s an education in itself! Kay’s giggle always announces her presence. She is so full of fun and pep that we all like her. She’s been trying vainly to get fat. but she doesn’t seem to be destined for avoirdupois. FRANCES M. WILLIAMS I speak the promptings of my heart Journalism C'ub M. 2. 3); Debate Club (I. 2); Weather Vane Board (2. 3) ; Band (3) ; Soccer (I. 2. 3); Hockey (3); Basketball (1. 2, 3); Baseball (2); Track (I. 2); Union County Track (I); Volleyball (I. 2); Apparatus (I, 2, 3) ; Tennis (1, 2). 'J’HE fame of Frans’ work as editor-in-chief of the Weather Vanc is far reaching. To add to her many burdens, she participates in every athletic snort and excels in each. Fran pretends to dislike the opposite sex, but we wonder what she’s been doing with the marcel lately. I: or ty-eight 4SI THE i93n WEATHER VANE SENIOR CLASS BIMECTO® Nome Address Albro. J. Wesley 616 St. Marks Aye. Allardice, Robert 402 Lenox Aye. Andresen, Helen 142 Elmer St. Bang, Leona 504 4th Aye., Garwood Banyasz, Stephen 347 Hemlock Aye., Garwood Barnard, Harvey 402 Prospect St. Bartlett. Harriet 633 Clark- St. Bartlett, Winifred 633 Clark St. Bender, Stacey 426 E. Broad St. Blank, Carlton 833 South Ave. Bliwise, Harold Springfield Rd.. Mountainside Bowen, Elizabeth 720 Highland Ave. Bowman, Marjorie 629 Clark St. Burr, Clarence 209 Clifton St. Bushby, Dorothy 646 Fourth Ave. Briant, Kathryn 335 Rahway Ave. Bryant, William 530 Hanford PI. Byrnes, Celia 552 Washington St. Byrnes, Thomas 552 Washington St. Cantlay, Peter 1033 Grandview Ave. Carberrv, Eleanor 324 Mountain Ave. Cartter. Kathryn 314 Carlton Rd. Case. Albert 838 Boulevard Clark. Peggy 9 Plymouth PL, Milford, Conn. Cook, Tune Sanborn Ave., Pt. Pleasant Crane, Alberta 355 St. Marks Ave. Crane, William 838 Dorian Rd. Curran, Helen 327 Kimball Ave. Curry. Beryl 395 Sherwood Pkwy. Dawson. Josephine 433 Grove St. Degenring. Marguerite 165 Harrison Ave. Diefenbach, John 514 Mountain Ave. Dillon. John 322 Hort St. Drake, Gilberta 629 North Ave. Drew, Glen 771 Boulevard Egbert. Marjorie 249 Kimball Ave. Estwick, William 3)6 Bradford Ave. Fedderman. Ixiis 519 Alden Ave. Ferry, Florence Mountain Ave. P'ilieiello. Celia 115 Caceiola PI. Finek. Mary 143 Elmer St. Bf l:oily nine THE t9M WEATHER VANE Name Address Freeman, Ann 615 Westfield Ave. Galloway, Eugene 401 Spruce Ave., Garwood Garretson, Richard 638 Maple St. Goebel, Richard 615 Prospect St. Goodfriend, Blanche 409 Downer St. Gordon, Amos 437 First St. Gordon. Edward 553 Downer St. Grove. Mildred 409 Harrison Ave. Hargan, Martha 918 Ripley Ave. Harnish, Florence 555 Westfield Ave. Harwood, Frederick 949 Ripley Ave. Hessler, Georgiana 47 Woodland Ave. Hicks, Samuel 637 Tremont Ave. Hoffman, Bertha 237 Lincoln Ave., Elizabeth Hotze. Florence 737 Summit Ave. Houts, Kenneth 553 Parkview Isaacs, Margaret 96] Rahway Ave. Johnson, Conrad 510 Fourth Ave., Garwood Kinsley, Colony 842 Cedar Terrace Knauff, Francis 561 Trinity Place La Pia. William 701 Central Ave. Lewis, Ralph 772 Fairacres Ave. Liniper, Karl 400 Third Ave., Garwood Lindquist, Gladys 766 Fairacres Ave. Lockett, Virginia Springfield Rd.. Mountainside Loomis, Eleanor 246 Sinclair PI. Lynde, Marian 187 Lincoln Rd. Macl.ay, Virginia 863 Dorian Rd. Mannino, Martino 564 Downer St. Marshall, Juliette 545 Hanford PI. Massett, Edward 603 Carlton Rd. Marsh. Elizabeth 739 Fairacres Ave. McGreen, Edna 771 Fairacres Ave. McKelway, Margaret 543 Hillcrcst Ave. Merritt. Howard 726 Standish Ave. Merritt. Marjorie 7 6 Standish Ave. Merry, Remington 618 Arlington Ave. Meyers. Esther 417 Prospect St. Mickler. Katherine 360 W. Dudley Ave. Mumford, Isabelle 542 Westfield Ave. N'eagle, Claude 723 Summit Ave. Orr, Jane 400 Osborn Ave. Pehtz, Pamela fir 1 Lawrence Ave. Fifh -------IS? THE i93t WEATHER VANE Name Pertain, Andree Petura, Ensign Pfalzgraf. Mildred Pierson, Margaret Plinton, James Queripel, Marie Ransom, Leland Reed, Mary Riccardo, James Roberts, Paul Robinson, Katherine Rub. Alvin Rumpf, Fred Sanger, Edna Sargent, Genevieve Sehaub. Sherwood Seila, Pauline Sheffield, Helen Simonsen, Aage Smith, Muriel Smith, Pearson Stallings, Norma Stiles. Walter R. Stiles, William Struble, Louis Tamarkin, Helen Tamarkin, Leona Tate, Jean Thomas, Alice Thomson, Eleanor Thornton, Claire Titus, Elizabeth Tobey. Howard C. Townsend, Gordon Tufts, William E. Van den Bergh, Virginia Vincentsen, Dorothy Vogt, Kathleen Wallace, John Waring. Virginia Weller. George Wentlandt. Helen Williams, Catherine Williams, Frances M. Address 202 Harrison Ave. 535 Highland Ave. 114 Hazel Ave. Elm St. 516 W. Broad St. 265 Prospect St. 318 E. Dudley Ave. 427 Boulevard 124 Sussex St. 133 St, Paul St. 240 Sylvania PI. 117 X. Euclid Ave. Springfield Ave.. Mi 122 Stanmore PI. 640 Arlington Ave. 315 Kimball Ave. 36 Prospect St. 515 Coleman PI. 540 First St. 570 Colonial Ave. 636 St. Marks Ave. 211 Faglecroft Rd. 898 Warren St. 722 Boulevard 547 E. Broad St. 219 North Ave. 219 North Ave. 572 First St. 239 Tuttle Pkwy. 570 Lawrence Ave. 922 Centra! Ave. 408 Westfield Ave. 717 Prospect St. 139 W. Dudley Ave. 669 Dorian Rd. f 88 Dorian Rd. 908 Boulevard r 17 Chestnut St. J24 Effingham PI. 1103 Mountain Ave. 110 Hazel Ave. 541 Downer St. 625 St. Marks Ave. 405 Harrison Ave. nintainside THE 4531 WEATHER VANE ■15 ( = )5f WEATHER VANE’S WHO’S WHO Editor-in-chief: Frances M. Williams Business Manager: John Wallace Assistant Business Manager: Edward Massett Typists: Helen Andresen. Gladys I.indqnist, Helen Tamarkin, Leona Tamarkin Senior Write-Up Committee: Catherine Williams, chairman; Wesley Albro, Elizabeth Bowen, William Bryant, Eugene Galloway, Karl Limper, Eleanor Loomis, Esther Meyers, Claude Neagle, Jane Orr. Muriel Smith, Pearson Smith, Helen Sheffield, Jean Tate Quotations Committee: Marjorie Merritt, chairman; Harriet Bartlett, Kathryn Cartter, Marjorie Egbert, Colony Kinsley Senior Records Committee: Mary Finck, chairman; Katherine Briant, Florence Harnish, Juliette Marshall, Paul Roberts Faculty Write-Up Committee: Marguerite Degenring, chairman; Glen Drew, Edward Massett, Norma Stallings Class Will Committee: Kathleen Vogt, chairman; Wil'iam Crane, Katherine Robinson, Louis Struble, Elizabeth Titus, Howard Tobev Class Prophecy Committee: Elizabeth Bowen, chairman; Eugene Galloway, Karl Limper, Eleanor Loomis, Marian Lynde, Esther Meyers. Isabelle Muniford, Claude Neagle. Jane Orr, Muriel Smith, Pearson Smith, Catherine Williams Section Preface Committee: Howard Merritt, chairman ; Marjorie Egbert. Helen Sheffield Baby Verses: Marion Lynde, Isabelle Mumford, Harriet Bartlett Joke Editor: Ted Case Girls' Athletics: Margaret McKelway Boys' Athletics: John Diefenbach Snapshots: Ted Harwood, Karl Limper, Margaret McKelway Art Work: Mildred Grove, chairman; Leona Bang, Helen Curran. Lois Fedder-man. Samuel Hicks. Isabelle Mumford, William LaPia, Margaret Pierson, Norma Stallings, Kathleen Vogt. Adele Soper, Cornelia Eskesen, Harold Walter Junior Section: |ane Wilcox, chairman; Mrs. Caro'yn W. Phillips, adviser; Helen Becker. Barbara Lee Jarvis, Louisa Pospisil, Betty Plumer, Dorothy Rich, Elinor Richards. Brooks Roberts. Lorraine Waeterling Sophomore Section: Miss Bernice Clapp, adviser ; the Class of 1933 Faeuty Advisers: Miss Dolores W. Bordner. chairman; Miss Harriet Howard. Miss .Mice Pelton. Mr. Frank N. Neubaurer Fifty-two «EN THE 1931 WEATHEM VANE SENIOR CLASS M3STOMIA We. members of the most nob'.e Class of 1931, being also members of the second graduating class of the Roosevelt Junior High School still cherish fond memories of days spent in such a haven of spacious halls and rooms. However, after three years the dark winding stairs and halls, secret passageways, and draughty rooms of the senior high school became clothed in a certain glamour which is irreplaceable. As seniors in junior high school we selected as our archon and sub-archon Don Cross and Lee Waring, graohon. Mac Wright (at present, all members of the five year club), and William Stiles echon chremata. The social event of the year was our Class Banquet followed by a dance. Many of 11s are still wondering what the magic letters R. S. S. S. on the menu meant (in spite of the explanation given). So that we might ever be remembered, we presented the school with a school flag. Leaving the kind protection of Miss De Wolfe, our xenos, and the rest of our faculty, we proudly sought new fields to conquer. As Sophomores (although much overawed bv our seniors) we established ourselves by winning all interclass agonoi, both boys and girls, much to the chagrin of the Junior Class. This year our officers were William Crane, archon; Esther Meyers, sub-archon; Marjorie Egbert, graphon; and Jack Houghton, echon chremata. Mrs. Barnard as our xenos. Due to our most inferior position, all class social activities were barred to 11s (even the front portal). Two of our number were allowed to convene weekly with those sages of publications, the members of the Weather I’ane Board. Late in the spring of this year we selected with great gravity, the euibleius for our class. By deciding upon our choice at this time we procured reduced prices. As is the customary procedure, we next became Juniors. At the yearly election we chose as archon, William Crane: sub-archon, Esther Movers ; graphon. Marjorie Egbert: and echon chermata, Jack Houghton. Boys’ interclass activities were lacking, but the girls continued their winning ways to demonstrate the prowess of the class. Many youths also distinguished themselves with varsity teams. Being now aged enough to appear socially in public we entertained the seniors at our frolic, the Junior Prom. Music was provided by the Frolickers. This event was used as an added inducement to those laggards who were slow in paying their year's tax. During this year many of us succeeded in storming the portal without receiving the abhorred detention. As Seniors we. I regret to say. have been most lax in guarding the sacred portal. Many and lowly have been the trespassers. This year we again selected William Crane as archon. As sub-archon we chose Kathryn Cartter; as graphon, E'izabeth Bowen; and as echon chremata. Bill LaPia. The Senior Play, “Adam fifty-three THE i93t WEATHER VANE £( I3 and Eva, delighted audiences both nights and was proclaimed the best ever. Everyone was pleased except the two people on the stage when the curtain was not pulled the first night. After this efifort at dramatization the rest of the class were given a chance on Senior dav. Everyone in the class masqueraded in the morning and most of the class personified gods and goddesses on the stage in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon the boys proved themselves superior to the girls in basketball even though handicapped by slings and sacks. On May 15 the Juniors kindly entertained us at their social debut. Such kindness was most touching. This has been our past. Now is the present. Soon the future will be disclosed. Fifty-four THE i93i WEATHER VANE 12? SENIOR CLASS PMOPMETEIA Scene—The Shrine of Apollo at Delphi Invocation Time—1931 William Crane, President of 1931: My classmates quite inquisitive implore That 1 the future cautiously explore; So here at Delphi where the priestess dwells, I seek the future that Apollo tells. Oh Pythia. thy virgin grace reveal, And listen earnestly to my appeal. (Enter Pythia. priestess of Apollo) Fair keeper of Apollo's holy shrine, Interpreter of prophecies divine, Of Delphian Apollo we would seek The destiny of all our class so meek. Oh Pythia. through thy fair lips but give The god’s encouragement that we may live. Pythia. Priestess of Apollo—Marjorie Merritt: Good mortal, now your wish I'll seek to grant With aid of leaves front yonder sacred plant; So now. be patient, rest awhile in peace Till futures of your class I can release. Within the temple I will now retire Beneath the tripod light the mystic lire. Anon, when virgins fair have danced around. I'll send Apollo's priests unto this ground. (Enter nine virgins who dance) Class President: Oh Pythia, from thy low-voiced mutterings cease, Our Knowledge of the future now increase. From far and near we’ve come to learn our fate: So send to us thy prophets to translate The truths thou utterest with thy wiser tongue, Inspired by incense from those fires flung. Fifty-five THE i93i WEATHEM VANE 131' (Enter four priests) First Priest: Apollo gives the fateful prophecy Of what in Nineteen Forty-One you’ll be. Wesley Albro, the scourge of Communism in America, has been decorated lor his patriotic services by Congress. In his nation-wide campaign against the Reds, he has been greatly aided by Judge Marguerite Degenring. Apollo sees Robert Allardice and Mary Finck as consulting specialists on heart troubles. Rail'll Lewis, victim of chronic palpitation, is a steady patient. Kathryn Cartter beguiles big business men into buying Wright Aeroplanes. Under her employ we find test pilot Alvin Ruh. Stephen Bauyass startles his friends bv holding the Senate at a standstill during a twelve hour filibuster. Juliette Marshall's flashing smile revives Pepsodent's waning popularity. Mildred Grove is designer of costumes for the Mask and Wig show and consulting specialist for the Mask and Mime Club. Palm Olive Soap Company now uses Flossie Harnish as model for all ads. Celia and Thomas Byrnes conduct a select pension for high school teachers with ice water and radio in every room. Stacey Bender croons “K-K-Katy over WJZ, while Houvrd Merritt is the announcer and Nonna Stallings tells original Bed Time stories. Ensign Petura is operating a perfume distillery. 11 i- most famous scent, “Most-Kissed,” is ably demonstrated in BI noise's Salon de Beaute at Mountainside bv William Crane. Marjorie Egbert and John Wallace are conducting a correspondence school for debaters. John Dillon, demonstrator of his non-sinkable water wings, successfully swims the Atlantic accompanied by George Weller paddling his musical canoe. Frances Williams is the first woman from New Jersey to be elected to the Senate. John Diefenbaclt is registrar at Lehigh University where he is working hard in the interest of co-education. Sam Ilieks is now in Africa making drawings of monkeys from life. Martha 11organ conducts a select nursery school in Westfield. In this school we find a Tiny Tots Band instructed by Queripel and Andrescn and a baby ballet trained by Mademoiselle Alberta Crane. The Book of the Month, July 1941, is a telephone directory of beautiful girls compiled by Bill Stiles. Carlton Blank, pitcher for the Yankees, is advertising Virginia MacLav’s muscle oil. Fifty-six THE 1931 WEATHER VAME ns� ts? Second Priest: From Pythia’s scroll 1 read some futures rare; Prepare to endure the fate that I find there. Miss Margaret Isaacs has recently published her best seller. “One Out of Five. How to Choose Him.” The dancing team composed of dainty Tiny Hotse and Big Boy Townsend is being featured in Andre Pertain's revival of the show “Sally.” lidna Sanger, famous artist, recently attended the unveiling of her magnificent portrait of Giarles A. Philhower in full Indian regalia. The portrait graces the lobby of Westfield’s new $2,000,000 high school. Peter Cantlay. organizer of the Burns Society in America, is giving readings from Burns's poetry in New Jersey high schools. Dick Garrctson and Paul Roberts are designers for the settings for P.d Massett's Review in which Bertha Hoffman displays some remarkable Catalonian dances. Edward Gordon is astounding audiences in Spain with his intrepid daring as a matador in the Madrid bull fights. Sis Thomson, eminent designer for Simmons Beds. Inc., tell us that Francis Knanff is chief tester for Beauty Rest mattresses. Honey Sheffield and Fred Rumpf, through their association in Room 201, have organized a vaudeville team now appearing at Roxy’s. Marjorie Merritt has opened an Institute of Psychiatry where Pearson Smith, the noted flautist, is under observation. Eleanor Loomis, expert in the affairs of the heart, conducts a column in the Westfield Leader entitled Tell It to Eleanor.” Mfuif Thomas, Pam Pentz, and Ginna Fan den Bcrgli operate the French Convent School. Their financial troubles are disentangled by Remington Merry. Kelt Honts has organized the Quadrille Quartet, a group of musicians playing classical music only. Pauline Seila is violin soloist. Muriel Smith, writer for the Ladies Home Journal, is publishing a series of letters entitled Filling One's Week-ends. Amos Gordon has followed his classmate to Lehigh University where he has been appointed head of the Department of Mathematics. Jane Orr, demonstrator for Wrigley's chewing gum, punches her time card daily at twelve. Richard Goebel is residing in Germany where he is completing an anthology of German poetry. I.eland Ransom is providing the English translation. Third Priest: The tangled skein of life I now unweave And tell you things that you can scarce believe. A general treatise on domestic matters entitled Mow to Dress Chickens” recently published by Colony Kinsley has become very popular. Fifty-seven THE i93i! WEATHER VANE jst — igfr Beryl Curry has become a telephone operator in a small town and consequently she knows all the gossip. Claude Xeagle has become a distinguished Latin professor at Vassar where young ladies laud his methods. Bill Bryant is floor walker in Jean Tate's exclusive New York lingerie shop. Virginia Waring conducts a riding school for fat ladies. Mildred Pfalsgraf, now happily married, is president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Angle Worms. Walter Stiles is continuing the Elsie Dinsmore Series with Volume 35, entitled Grand Daughter Elsie in New York.” Teona Bang now has her own little home, decorated according to plans made while a senior in high school. The house was designed by Eugene Galloway and built by Tufts and Drew. Inc. Isabelle Mtimford has designed the draperies for the new high school. Her geometric designs for mathematics departments have been adopted throughout the State. Genevieve Sargent manages the All-American Track Team on which Ted Harwood is chief sprinter. A age Siinonscn’s pleasant and courtly manner has caused him to be chosen chief greeter at the new high school. In his spare time lie conducts the five hundred piece band. Celia Filieiello runs a chain of confectionery stores and furnishes free candy for senior day. Clarence Burr, because of his phenomenal speed, has been made head salesman for the Flit Company. Helen Curran recently won the $10,000 Elizabeth Arden award for the most beautiful hair in America. Catherine Williams, the Giggle Girl, is winning the public’s heart with her merry radio hour. Dorothy Vinccntscn and Dorothy Busliby are busily engaged in writing Ted Case's experiences as Fire Chief of New York City. Madame Gilberta Drake conducts the exclusive Garwood Gownery in which Peggy Pierson and Lois Fedderman are stunning models. James Rieeardo supervises delivery. Louis Struble operates the Snoop Detective Agency which he began in 115 during his senior year. Marjorie Bozeman's name is found on all billboards heralding the excellence of Bowman's Billiard Balls for Belles. Kathryn Briant's remarkable voice has won her the position of chief announcer at the Newark Airport where Katherine Mickler and Josephine Dazeson act as hostesses. Fifty-eight THE i93i WEATHER VANE 1 Fourth Priest: Apollo wisely prophesies for you Who have not yet received the honor due. Peggy Clark conducts the Porcine Plant where blue-blooded pigs are bred for pet shops. The fashion of carrying a dainty pig on your arm was begun by beautiful Georgia Messier, world famed movie actress. Elisabeth Titus is secretary to Marian Lynde who recently syndicated her “Baby Ballads.” Karl Lint per has made a fortune from his patented raincoat—guaranteed to withstand the showers from school drinking fountains. Kathleen Vogt teaches the new course entitled Courtship and Marriage recently introduced at the Westfield High School. Eleanor Carbcrry is now truant officer for the Westfield. Garwood, and Cranford schools. Her past experiences prove invaluable. Margaret MeKclway is now principal of the Swift School of Physical F.duca-tion located in the Big Woods. Conrad Johnson is instructor in folk dancing and Sherwood Scltaub is apparatus demonstrator. Kay Robinson was recently late for her own wedding, but the bridegroom was considerate enough to wait. Leona and Helen Tamarkin are the Siamese Twins in Howard Tobey’s circus in which Claire Thornton trains the elephants. Gladys Lindquist now enjoys the honor of being the world’s champion typist. She recently demonstrated her prowess at the Wednesday assembly in the senior high school. The F.cho Lake Band, playing each night, is now directed by Herr James Octavius Plinton. Martino Mannina is cornet soloist. Ann Freeman's shopping service for bashful young men is patronized nationally. She buys everything front a parrot for Aunt Sarah to a ring for the only girl. Testimonials may be obtained from Fred Rumpf and Steve Banyass. Edna MeGreen joined up with Sparks Circus and is now chief trapeze artist. Bill LaPia with his honeyed words and looks entices thousands of fair maids to the performance. Elisabeth Marsh is now a manufacturer of Snowman Marshmallows and Helen Wentlandt is in charge of the experimental station in which marshmallow recipes are tested. Virginia Lockett recently won the world’s amateur tennis title. William Estwiek is chief librarian of the Library of Congress and is remarkable for his general information. Elisabeth Bowen, famous for her onion sandwiches, conducts Libby’s Dugout, a smart night club in Picton, at which Harriet Bartlett is an attractive hostess. The Midnight Frolic includes such entertainers as Esther Meyers, blues singer, and Harvey Barnard, female impersonator. Fifty-nine THE 1931 WEATHEM VANE is? -fst THE CLASS WILE We, the Class of Immortals, do ordain and publish for the benefit of our posterity (Sophomores, Juniors, and the Five Year Club) in the year of our lord and master F. N. N. 12 this, our final Will and Testament. FIRST: Upon the Juniors we bestow the involuntary honor of joining the A. I, A. Association. SECOND: To our faculty we give and bequeath the pleasant memory of the years spent by them in teaching the most intelligent and praiseworthy group of students ever assembled in the Westfield High School. THIRD: The magic cloak of John Diefenbach’s power over the weaker sex we regretfully leave whirling in mid-air until another Don Juan appears to present his claim for it. FOURTH: To the satyrs and nymphs of the Class of 1932 we grant the pleasure of entering the Temple of Learning by other than the cellar doors. FIFTH: To the aforesaid class we give a great big present, physically and intellectually, Howard B. Merritt, Jr. SIXTH: To a chosen few of our followers we allot the privilege of answering the impatient summons of the Springfield bus driver during pep meetings. SEVENTH: Upon the mortals and lesser deities within these portals it is our wish to bestow the formulas for the pungent odors of Case's laboratory Specials, and also the delicate scent of sauerkraut intermingled with onion perfumes. EIGHTH: The Senior Play cast leaves its efficient make-up box to Marcia Wallach. NINTH: To the innocent Sophomores the class bequeaths a dozen umbrellas to be used in crossing our spacious campus to the “coops” during rains. TENTH: To Mrs. Phillips we leave all alarm clocks found behind ventilators. ELEVENTH: To Ben we give the privilege of installing non-explosive drinking fountains for the benefit of the unwary. TWELFTH: To the school we bequeath the playful Washington School infants to add vim to the girls' outdoor gym classes. IVE, being safe and sound in mind, body, and soul, do hereby swear by the wrath of Jupiter and Juno and do affix our hand this twentieth day of May in the year of the 2337th anniversary of Paris’s kidnapping of Helen of Troy. Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-One. Witnesses: Kino Alphonso Baron Munchausen The Class of 1931 Viola M. Becker Edna M. Drake Executioners Sixty THE i93t WEATHER. VANE SENIOR CLASS SO G (To the Tune of You're a Real Sweetheart ) We have competition in our studies, We have competition in our play. Rut as a class we stand together With a spirit good in every way. We'll cheer the class of ’31 And when all is said and done: CHORUS Dear old Class of ’31, When there’s something to be done. We know you will always win. When you’re put to the test, You succeed, and with zest, For you're full of pep and vim. Orange and black We all will back. We’ll fight for those colors In football and track. In all things you have led; You are always ahead; You’re the class supreme. Esther Meyers THE 193a WEATHER VANE ,l THE SENIORS PRESENT “ADAM AND EVA” Tiif. Senior Class presented the play “Adam and Eva, a hilarious comedy by Guy Balton and George Middleton, on February thirteenth and fourteenth. While the plot was a trifle improbable, it made a snappy play. The very clever lines, occasional sly jokes, and subtle remarks kept the audience holding their sides with laughter. In this play a wealthy business man becomes thoroughly tired of the attitude which his family takes toward the spending of his money. The end of his endurance is reached when they plot with the doctor to send him away for his health so that they can do as they wish for awhile. Mr. King does decide to go away, but he leaves his young and capable business manager in charge of his family. The young man has his troubles in keeping the family under control. Finally he plays the clever ruse of informing the household that Mr. King has lost all his money. After this dreadful blow everyone shows his true colors. They all go to an old farm and earn their living. Mr. King returns unexpectedly and finds his family instead of raising hell on Long Island, raising chickens in New lersev.” The young manager, Adam, and Mr. King’s younger daughter, Eva, supply a charming love element. The date of the first performance Friday, February the Thirteenth, is supposed to lie the most ill-fated day of the year. However, it seemed to work the Sixty-two THE l'9 3i WEATHEM VANE 481 — ISy oilier way for the senior play cast, because the lirst night they brilliantly outdid themselves. )n Saturday night everyone was tired and the play had not quite the zest that it had the first night. However, Margaret Isaacs played her role even better Saturday than Friday. The cast seemed exceptionally well suited for their parts; both they and Miss Allardice are to he commended for their fine work. The cast consisted of; James Kiny. a rich man...........................Claude Xeagle Corinthia, his fiarlor maid.....................Harriet Bartlett Clinton DeWitt, his son-in-law...........................William Crane Julie DelVitl, his elder daughter........................Esther Meyers Eva King, his younger daughter.........................Margaret Isaacs Aunt Abby Rocker, his sister-in-law............Elizabeth Bowen Dr. .lack Dclamater. his neighbor.................Walter Stiles Understudy..........William Bryant Horace Pilgrim, his uncle.......................Howard Merritt Adam Smith, his business manager............................John Wallace Lord Andrew Gordon, his would-be son-in-law.. .Louis Struble John Wallace in the role of business manager for Mr. King left a very pleasant impression on his audiences. His acting was perhaps the most finished. Margaret Isaacs made a very capricious but lovable heroine. Bill Bryant, who substituted for Walter Stile- at a week's notice, did a fine piece of work. This was the first year that a class had attempted a play with two settings. However, the art department covered itself with glory. The second setting showing the old farm house and farm yard was particularly convincing. Sixty-tluce Ill III III III III III III III III III III III III III III ill IMlMMMJL in in in hi in in m in in in SENIOR DAY REMINISCENCES enior day is a tradition in the school, and has been observed almost as long as the school has l een in existence. How the Seniors love Senior Day! On Senior Day the Seniors rule the school and casting aside their stern mien and dignified ways, frolic through the school in strange and outlandish costumes. The underclassmen are filled with awe and watch with open mouths the capers of their elders. This year, on the twentieth of March, the great day was celebrated. The school was haunted by bizarre creatures, many with strange shapes, that flitted hither and yon. with no vestige of their usual personality. Who could have guessed that the Empire Slate Building, which had evidently left New York for the day and was seen wandering nonchalantly about the high school, hid our good friend Paul Roberts? Or that that snowman, who left souvenirs of himself upon every coat sleeve, was Betty Marsh? The costumes this year were even more varied and original than in previous years, but the conduct of the Seniors! Many a teacher was heard to exclaim in an exasperated tone that she didn't know how she'd live through the day! Yes. the Seniors took full advantage of the privileges tendered to them on this frolicksome day. Very little work was accomplished, but Senior Day comes only once a year, so perhaps the Seniors may be forgiven. Every year there are a great number of babies and old-fashioned ladies. A most amusing babv parade was held for the benefit of tbe school this year by John Diefenbach and Bill Bryant. John, the nurse, wheeled his dear little charge. Bill, into practically every classroom and caused much confusion. Ann Freeman made a most charming old-fashioned girl. Miss Pelton’s home room filed in at eight-thirty to see Miss Pelton. as usual, sitting at her desk. Then they turned around and looked harder a second time. That wasn't Miss Pelton, but Elizabeth Bowen, in Miss Pelton's clothes, with a most capable expression on her face. The new Miss Pelton admonished her class severely for their manner of treating the devotional exercises, and expressed the hope that in the future they would improve in their conduct. The class looked rather frightened, and promised to be better in the future. At one-forty in the afternoon the Senior Day exercises were held. This year's masterpiece was entitled “So This Is Hades.” and was a rollicking representation of what happens to you when you go down below. Ted Case led the Senior Day orchestra, which played with all the expression of Rudy Vallee some heart-rending ballads. After chapel, the customary basketball game between the Senior boys and the Senior girls took place. The boys worked under great disadvantages, but even so won the game. The whole school was put into an uproar upon seeing the boys vainly try to run with bags on their feet. The girls fought a noble battle, but to no avail. Senior Day will always be a wonderful memory to the Seniors (we don't know about the teachers). It is one of those experiences which make the Senior year the most enjoyable of the years in high school. Perhaps, when the Seniors arc all old and gray, they will say, with a reminiscent twinkle in their eyes, “When I was a Senior in high school, we had a Senior Day. and...............” Sixty-five THE 3931 WEATHER VANE 4St 13? DEITIES AND NEAM DEITIES Aeolus, king of hot air..........................Howard Merritt Apollo, patron of athletics.....................“Steve” Banyasz Aurora, of the shining locks..................“Flossie Harnish Ceres, sows her seeds..........................Virginia MacLay ( upid 1 i..... [ “Bob” Allardice Psyche '' ..............................| Mary Finck Diana, engaging huntress................................ Peggy” Pierson .. , , ... f“Gene” Gallowav Pawns, rural deities.........................J .. , T . ( Karl Limper Hebe, cupbearer to the gods (Bible and Neubauer)......Blanche Hygeia, goddess of health........................“Peggy” Clark Hypiios, god of sleep............................ “Bill Stiles Juno, ox-eyed Juno ........................... “Marjie Merritt Jupiter, king of the gods.....................“Johnnie Wallace Mars, warlike god...........................Martino Mannino Mercury, ssoift of foot.........................Clarence Burr Neptune, ruler of the waves........................John Dillon Pallas, stately blue-eyed goddess...............“Marge Egbert Pan, the piper.................................. Pearson Smith Pluto, stern proprietor of Hades................. Bill Bryant Proserpine, daughter of Ceres.......................Jean Tate Venus, patron of love and beauty......... Gina” Van den Bergh Vesta, goddess of the hearth................Mildred Pfalzgrat Vulcan, creator of noxious fumes...................“Ted” Case Calliope, muse of poetry.........................Marian Lynde Erato, muse of lovely song.....................Esther Meyers Melpomene, muse of tragedy..................... Gen Sargent Terpsichore, muse of rhythmic donee................ Mac Isaacs Urania, muse of astronomy..........................Beryl Curry Echo, talkative nympli.............................Leona Bang f Marj Bowman The Three Graces.............................; “Norm” Stallings ( Sis Thomson The Sirens...............Ann Freeman, Jane Orr, Pam Pentz Adonis, handsomest.............................. Mouse- Gordon The Amazons.....................Helen Andresen. Gilberta Drake Atalanta, sprintress.........................Leona Tamarkin Calchas, soothsayer..........................“Billy Estwick Circe, the sorceress.........................“Kay Robinson Daedalus, aviator..................................“Lou Struble Demosthenes, class orator....................Harriet Bartlett Sixty-seven 4St THE t93t WEATHER VANE Deucalion 1 , , Pyrrha [fod fean 9 Pa'r............. Euclid, class mathematician......... Hercules, class strong man.......... Leander f mighty channel swimmer Hero ) the inspiration.............. Narcissus, a rain youth............. Orpheus, jazz king.................. Pandora, class inquisitiveness...... Helen 1 . , . y class Icrvers............... Pans J Phidias, class sculptor............. Sibyl, class prophetess............. J Carl Blank ' | Virginia Mac Lay ....“Bob” Allardice .......Peter Cantlay f “Johnnie” Wallace | “Marge” Egbert . ... .“Wes” Albro? .......“Ken Houts ......“Mac” Isaacs ( Bill Crane | Esther Meyers ......“Sam” Hicks .......“Lib Bowen CLASS FAVORITES Outdoor Sport.............. Indoor Sport............... Girls' College............. Boys’ College.............. Novel...................... Author..................... Quiz....................... Movie Actor............... Movie Actress.............. Actor...................... Actress.................... Political Party............ Tooth Paste................ Color...................... Poem....................... Jazz Orchestra............. Musical Comedy............. Poet....................... Song ...................... N. Y. Newspaper........... Magazine................... Place to Eat............... Home Room................. Non-athletic activity..... Hardest Subject............ School Honor (most desired) Bedtime................... Diversion.................. .......................Football ....................Basketball New Jersey College for Women .........................Lehigh ............Thunder on the Left ..............John Galsworthy ...............True and False .................Mickey Mouse ...............Marlene Dietrich .............Walter Hampden ................Ginger Rogers ...................Republican ....................Pepsodent ...........................Blue .........................Comus ...............Guy Lombardo’s ...................Girl Crazy ...............John Masefield ...............St. Louis Blues ................New York Times .........Saturday Evening Post .................Lunch Wagon ...................101-115-201 .....................Detention .......................Physics .............................W ...................8:40 A. M. .......................Dancing Sixty-eight THE i'S� 3i WEATHER VANE CLASS SUPERLATIVES DIST1NCTK )X Class Sage Class Philosopher Class Artist Class Actor Class Swell Class Gabber Class Riot Class Flirt Class Tease Class Shrimp Class Romeo Juliet Class Sleeper Most Courtly Most Coy Most Juvenile Most Boisterous Most Lovelorn Most Attractive Most Popular Best Dancer Best Looking Best Matured Best Sport Most Versatile Most Athletic Most likely to succeed Most Sentimental Most Blase Most Decided Most Musical Most Inquisitive Laciest Cutest Stateliest Wittiest Perkiest Sweetest GOD “Johnnie Wallace Bill” Estwick Sain Hicks Johnnie Wallace Bill Crane Howard Merritt “Ted” Case “Bill Bryant Kern Merry “Pete” Petura Carl Blank “Bill Stiles Aage Simonsen Pearson Smith “Andy Pertain “Ted” Case Lou Struble “Mouse Gordon Ted” Case Ken” Houts “Wes Albro Ken Houts Ted Case Johnnie Wallace “Steve” Banyasz “Johnnie Wallace Harvey Barnard “Mouse Gordon Walter Stiles Aage Simonsen “Chick Goebel Gordon Townsend “Pete Petura Bill Bryant “Ken Houts “Andy” Pertain Pearson Smith GODDESS “Marge” Egbert Edna Sanger “Peg” Pierson Harriet Bartlett “Lib” Bowen Leona Bang Leona Bang “Mac” Isaacs Jane Orr Beryl Curry Virginia Mac Lay “Pete Carbcrry “Lib Bowen “Marjie” Merritt Norma Stallings Leona Bang “Gen” Sargent “Gina Van den Bergh . Kay” Cartter Muriel Smith “Sis Thompson “Kay” Cartter “Lo” Fedderman “Mac Isaacs “Fran Williams “Fran Williams Virginia Mac Gay Jane Orr Gen Sargent “Abbie Crane Juliette Marshall “Pete Carberry Honey Sheffield “Lib Bowen Leona Bang “Freshy Curran f Colony Kinsley j “Sis Thompson Sixty-nine THE i93i WEATHEM VANE is -� s? PAULINE Pauline’s unruly, small, but sturdy toes Peep out beneath the edge of boyish clothes. The happy carefree smile would not suggest That as a typist she’d be of the best. EDNA Brooklyn claims this lassie as its own, But with us now for years she’s made her home. The shouts of mirth we heard on Senior Day Were doubtless caused by Edna’s weird array. CARLTON This gallant man will some day win a name; A baseball pitcher he will be with fame. His twinkling eyes and shiny coal black hair Will lead a host of girls into his lair. BILL A future doctor in his basket chair— For tardiness he never has a care. It’s Billy Stiles without his bow tie bright; It must be hid beneath his coat from sight. DOROTHY With big eyes wond’ring “What is mamma’s plan?” This cherub poses for the kodak man. Dot used to love with cuddle dolls to play, But she is quiet and sedate to-day. FRANCES Peppy little Fran out in the snow. Black eyes snapping eagerly to go.” Her popularity in school is plain As editor-in-chief of Weather Vane. JEAN A big ice-cream cone occupies the mind Of little Jean on sultry days we find. But now her program’s filled for all the year With vanquished males from towns both far and near. ELEANOR A chubby bright-eyed baby on the wall With doggy watching so she will not fall A of I no vc iiLkigJi school as a grown-up lass Our El” maintains high records in her class. EUGENE The sailor suit we see our baby wear Would mean that he had been most everywhere; But while on other cities he doth frown. He still defends his own beloved home town. MARGUERITE A Red Cross nurse our Marguerite would be According to her youthful wish you see, But as a school girl she has learned to rate As first-class speaker in a good debate. MARJORIE Now chubby little Margie” comes to you In ruffled cap which hides her hair from view. How studious she looked in days of yore In preparation o’er her books to pore. TED Now here’s a babe with roguish eyes I ween. From such beginnings may arise ’tis seen A Zeus, a Jupiter who reigns so proud O’er Senior gods and godlike trains quite loud. LOUIS Our own Lou St ruble going for a walk— We doubt if he is able yet to talk; But in the Senior Play this actor fine Revealed a Scotch accent in every line. MILDRED Brown-eyed innocence is Mildred Grove As, thinking of the future, thoughts do rove. To-day this child grown up excels in art And plays the violin to win your heart. VIRGINIA A ruffled dress, a fan. some pretty flowers And she will gladly dance away the hours. Do you not know this damsel of to-dav— The pet of all: Virginia MacLay? ELIZABETH With chubby little hand pressed to her ear Elizabeth waits for her bottle dear; But now her childish things she's put away To reach for marks of height without delay. Seventy {Ill ■ ill! Ill II 111 mil II 111 11 BUI a 1 III II IB III III 1II III III 1 III II 11 1 111 1 11 IF O «©• = = THE WEATHEM VANE KAY A jet-haired, hlack-eyed, solemn, little maid, Who in those days with only dolly played, But now those black eyes sparkle when we see Kay Robinson who’s always full of glee. MARJORIE A smiling miss decked out in “Sunday best,” I’ll bet her mother never would have guessed— That some day Marjorie’s smile would also gain Fond glances from a fine admiring swain. “MAC” Little Margaret seems so coy and shy But there’s that roguish twinkle in her eye! Is that pose. then, really quite sincere? Perhaps a little boy is coming near! MARIAN A little light-haired cherub dressed in white Is Marian just strolling into sight; The same sweet smile to-day we often see On this third member of the “Famous Three.” JULIETTE Now who is this sweet winning little child, Who sits and rocks with dollie, oh so mild? It’s little Julie Marshall, then not grown But ready as. to-day, to hold her own. JOHNNIE An actor fair before you now you see Who thrills the heart of every single ‘‘she.’’ That Wallace smile and twinkling eyes s bright Would let us know that Johnnie’s always right. NORMA Oh. who would guess this sturdy little child Is Norma Stallings, now so calm and mild? Her childish face will hold us all the whil. When Norma breaks into her winning smile. IX) IF. KATHRYN Our ideal girl is this sweet little maid; Her plans for charming men are not yet laid. A class vice-president she’s yet to be; It’s little Kitty Cartter you can see. HOWARD A cheerful grin, a crown of raven hair. Two well-known features of the baby there; But in the grown-up Howard that we know Intelligence and mischief also show. TED A booming, gallant youth is little Ted And of the Harwood family he’s the head. A clever hoy he’s grown to be today As manager of tickets for our play. srs This little blond-haired beauty of our class Is Sister Thompson, sweetest little lass. Now Princeton students, those from Rutgers, too, Have taken place of dollie’s love so true. BILL Our little Willie was a saucy brat But just the same it seems a pity that This child who seemed to scorn all women’s arms Should now. in youth, surrender to their clowns. MARIE All dressed in white we find our small Marie; With pail in hand she goes down to the sea. Her sparkling eyes and winning smile tend To draw attention from her artist friend. KAY Here’s Kakie and her ever present smile Which tells us that she finds her life worth while. Her dignity today we all admire: Her poise. I’m sure, is something we desire. In hairbow bright and bashful smile she comes The future sweetheart of so many “homines.” ABB1E A cheer leader some dav she’s sure to be Our Abbie seems to l e returning home 'Cause it’s our Loie Fedderman. you see. From traveling far and wide across the foam. We notice that these days she’s rather far Take all her journeys in that royal” car. Sarnly-lwo Marjorie J ulleth sVm I Johnrv e Howard Marion Mac Horma I Kathryn Kaihlem Tibbie ■■ R I. i ill Hi :i II III li III III III 111 1II. 11.11! II iSJ THE i93l WEATHER VANE 4£t —IS| he powers of Circe, fair haired temptress, were greatly feared by the ancient Greeks, for a magical ability she possessed to tame wild beasts and turn men into swine, ller palace was of polished stone, that sparkled and glittered in the sunlight. By its wide windows daily she sat, weaving her wonderful web and singing her sweet song, hoping to tempt those who passed by. The temptations of modern times, while they may not possess the allure of the Grecian sorceress, are none the less fascinating. Although their powers are less magical and supernatural, their effects are quite as far reaching and devastating. Whatever the guise of temptation, it must be resisted and avoided. We of the Junior Class are striving to strengthen ourselves against the evils of the insidious Circe in all her modern forms. We hope to be able to pass her shining doors without being lured to the dangers within. When we accomplish this, one of our highest goals shall have been reached. Seventy-four THE i93fl WEATHE3J VANE is JUNIOR CLASS OF i93s OFFICERS Charles Eddy ....................................... President Ella Chattin .................................. Vice-president Erwin Cox .......................................... Treasurer Maria Cabanellas.....................................Secretary Chief Adviser Miss Mary E. Day Seventy-six THE i93i WEATHER VANE 4s� | J� � s JUNIOR GLASS SONG (To llir Tunc of Hetty Co-ed ) Who is leading all the teams to victory? Who is holding high the White and Blue? Who is winning honors for our Westfield? The loyal, fighting class of '32! In close fellowship we are united. When our school has need of us we’re always there. As the cheering crowds march on we’ll head the line. For Westfield High we’ll always do and dare. Seventy-seven 4s� - THE 1931 WEATHER. VANE CAN YOU PICTURE- Robert Adam not taking “Cook -ing lessons ? Eleanor Alexander j Marjorie Egerton shouting? or Viola Kretchmer ) Robert Armstrong doing a scarf dance? Lorraine Ayers getting the blues? William Babcock writing a tragedy? Charlotte Barnette as a wild, wild woman ? Russell Bandomer shrinking? Jocelyn Barker without Jo La Crosse? Harriet Barr getting pink slips Wesley Bartow overcoming his blush? Dorothy Beardslee looking East instead of Wes’? Helen Becker having nothing to say? William Boyd knowing left from right? George Brownell losing his dignity? Carolyn Bunker without a boy friend? Robert Burge winning a spelling match? George Burke not being a welcome addition to the class? Maria Cabanellas not preferring executives? Ella Chattin downcast? Dorothy C'hiavorou without something to say about everyone? Clara Christensen missing an athletic event? Charlotte E. Clark not being confused with Charlotte “L”? Dorothy Cogan not in a tangle in geometry? George Cook leading the class in English? Robert Cornell unable to amuse the girl across the aisle? Irwin Cox not blushing? Donald Cross | John Evans , missing a “Y” event? or James Ryan I Willard Day reaching six feet ? Margaret De Graw missing a De Molay dance? Bryce Delesdernier going any where without “big brother ? Barbara Derge uninterested in Girl Reserves? Robert Dietz with the wrath of Achilles? Betty Down without her coquettish air? John Druzek missing the trolley? Daniel Dudley without his grin ? Louis Dughi without that “stagey impulse? Beatrice Dunlop with her hair combed? Leslie Dunlop getting poor marks? 3? SfVi’iily-iii'lil THE i93a WEATHEK VANE Edward Eadie being over marked in any way ? Charles Eddy not wary of most girls? Calvert Egerton not interested in organ music? Raymond Filiciello without those “raven locks ? Carl Flemer in an undignified position? Priscilla Ford getting “high-hat”? Louretta Fritz without her mail” from Summit? William Gault without his “Fisher —man ? Mariana Gibby receiving low grades? Gertrude Gilliam without Elizabeth? David Gregory without his laugh? Robert Gregory not ending the week with a “Dot”? Caroline Griffith without a queer moment? Leslie Grove without his red sweater? Edward Halsey | , , . , T) , ... with soft voices? or Russel West ) Olive Halsey without her red raincoat? George Haslam without his tan roadster? Jean Housman not being the life of the party? Agnes Heard with her hair mussed? Eloise Hely being in rush to do anything? Ruth Higgins without the Georgia blues? Charles Hill not looking bored? Barbara Hillman not knowing everyone’s affairs? Lorraine Hoffman getting through a keyhole? Betty Howell not knowing how to play tennis? Anna Hubbs without that perfect wave? Helen Ruth Jackson I . , . , , _ , T without that French system? and Barbara Jarvis J James Jaft'ee being the first to leave track practice? Rita James hurrying? William Jennings not liking himself? James Johnston and Montague Miller Harry Jones paying attention in class? William Kinsley without his weekly report? Lois Knight without her freckles? Dorothy Krugler without her curls? Janet I.arsen not giggling? Otto Ledig not flying high” ? Edward Loeb missing a meal ? Albert Leitbbers without his curly locks? Russell Lundgren as a quiet little brunette? Arthur T.ux without his blue-prints? not being flaming examples ? THE 193a WEATHER VANE ►3 ■=- -— Arthur MacFarlane refusing to use the dictionary for Miss Day? Harriet Marsh not raving over Philadelphia? Winefred Marshall not hanging around our secretary? Robert Martin not making the track team? Richard McHugh using any other brand but Krugler's Donald McLaughlin not liking red hair? Jean Mieklejohn without those glorious eyes? Robert Mieklejohn as a big he-man ? Jeanne Merrick making Whoopee ? John Messersmith not frequenting the third floor? Alden Miller without a Saturday night date? Sarah Miller cool and collected? Mildred Mulford being serious in chapel? Theodore Natiz pulling a new joke? Mina Neil singing soprano? Hazel O’Donnell i Ruth Tipping without each other Dorothy Whitney) The basketball team without Willoughby Orr? Olga Paoli not leading the class in typing? Ellis Paulin losing the “quarter mile ? Eugene Penn taking oft his rubbers? George Peters tall and dignified ? Betty Plumer disliking Boston ? Lewis Porst giggling? Louisa Pospisil not knowing the latest song hit? Paul Prince without his “Virtue”? Franklin Reed not bluffing through on English period? Charles Register without that “P. A. D. air ? Ruth Reynolds missing her daily gossip? Dorothy Rich not knowing her Latin ? Elinor Richards being serious in English ? Brooks Roberts without his “Oh my!”? Stanley Rothrock saying something in P. A. D. ? Miles Ryon not being confused with Miles Standish? Mary Salisbury not interested in the P. A. D. questions? Franklin Satterthwaite not putting in his two cents? Turney Savage not chewing on a finger? Helen Schaflfernoth without something to eat? Alvin Schallis speaking fluently? Berkelv Schaub going over Big”? Kendall Schneidler without his slicker? Peter Schettino without his plaid jacket ? A'fred Schroeder stuck in Geometry? Eighty THE i93i WEATHER VANE Kobert Scott ever doing any work? l-'lizabeth Sealy not wiping up the floor in basketball ? Marjorie Searle not rooting for the seniors? Florence Shaw flirting? Dorothy Shotwell not preferring Scotch Plains? Katherine Simpson as a naughty vamp? Marion Slocum without her sax-appeal? Bertha Smith without her pig tails? Janet Smith not going out for athletics? Jo -Anti Smith being satisfied with an A ? Mabel Smith getting a superiority complex? Marjorie Snevily breaking a date to do homework? Adele Soper walking home? George Sosman missing the movies? Elbert Sowerwine without his hair slicked down? Muriel Staiger without her dimples? Margaret St. George not cheering for Columbia? Janet Strugnell not taking a four day week end? Albert Stirrup with brown eyes? Daniel Sweeny after his grand mixtures? Jane Tanner with a permanent wave? Virginia Taylor as a fat woman in a circus? Violet Thompson not raving over a dance tune? Howard Thompson answering anyone back? Elizabeth Trevenen without the sweet strains of her violin? Jean Tunison disliking Bills ? Dumont and Emerson Van Doren without their menagerie? Margaret and Nicholas Vitagliano with a name that anyone could spell ? Lorraine Waeterling without a weakness for bow-ties? Frank Wahl not interested in math ? Richard Wakefield missing a summer at Cape Cod? Harold Walworth not reading the baseball news? Lee Waring overworking scholastically? Edward Werle not interested in baseball? Ira White without that journalistic air? A school play without Edgar Whitlock ? Ruth Wight not liking to ride? Herbert Winkler flunking a subject ? Jane Wilcox having time for anything but Mrs. Phillips demands? Doris Williamson keeping quiet for five minutes? Edward Woddrop being as wise as he thinks he is? Malcont Wright not going out for every sport? Eighty-one •tSI — THE l93i WEATHER VANE Strong in will, to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield —Tennyson dysseus, the far-famed hero of Homer’s “Odyssey,” was very anxious to return to his native kingdom after the siege of Troy. Hurled from his course by the thundering anger of Jove, his ships blown hither and yon by adverse winds, conjured by the mighty Neptune, he was fated to wander many years before he reached his goal. By his wisdom, he outwitted the cruel Cyclops, resisted the arts of Circe, escaped the Sirens, and surmounted countless other difficulties to reach his loved isle of Ithaca. We. as Sophomores, are starting our journey; our goal, to become a credit to our school when we reach the state of Seniorhood. Hardships and misfortunes will beset our paths, but with the energy of Odysseus, in the ancient epic, we must press forward. Our giants and enchantresses are trials and disappointments; but by patience and hard work we will surmount all obstacles. Uighty-tvio THE 931 WEATHER VANE -m SOPHOMOME CLASS OF i93i OFFICERS Frank Ketch am .. Jane Wallace ____ Catherine Britten Henry Howell ... .....President I icc-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer Eighty-four THE 11934 WEATHEM VANE 13? SGPM0MGME CLASS SGT G- 0 Class of Nineteen Thirty-Three, IVc sinij once again to you. We’ve toon the race, each struggle faced. We've backed the Gold and Blue, We’ll stef', stc ', step up the ladder of success. Till tec reach the “n”th degree. In the “coop our education's Reached a state of saturation. We're the class of the ‘‘Double Three.’’ And note, dear Class of Thirty-Three, We’re glad to belong to you. In studies and in play, tec’vc done our best each day, We’ve toon fur the Gold and Blue. We’ve crammed, crammed, crammed till our craniums are jammed. With no result you see. Our teachers have been grand, Ne’er denied a helping hand. Three cheers for the Double Three. liiii lily-five [Editor's Note: To be re-written when they reach years of discretion.] THE 93t WEATHER VANE SOPHOMORE KNOCKS Abel, lames 1 s he able ? Anderson, Lura Innocence Abroad Andersen. Ragna Came o'er the sea Arend. Richard Better than his puns Bade. Betty Haughty maid Baird. Rubert Pen (S(wiper Barker. Richard Above the average Barnard, Milton Cigarette Lady Bartleman. Ruth Five years’ experience Beekntan. Lawrence Blushes behind bulletin boards Behrens, Meta Didja meet a bear. Rens? Benson, Bill Professor of Canine Dispensary Berryman, John Microbe Hunter Best, Marion One of the best Beyer. Dean Pinocchio Booth, Charlotte Little white lies Boss, Warren Smile for the camera Bracuto, Dan Why teachers get grey hairs Brady, Pat The Peddler Britten, Catherine Book of Knowledge Brown, Robert The Stamp of Approval Buchalew, William Too wiggly to be a watch fob Buchanan. Margaret True individuality cannot be copied Buchard, Millicent Low tide Budde, Alfred Just a blossom Bullman, Hazel If silence is golden, we’ve a mine in Hazel Bunnell. Jewel She still has her bob Burke, Anne Sweet Sue Bushby, Edna Efficiency personified Cardinal, Frank Not one of the Kentucky Branch Ciraldo, Vincent Jazz-bo Ciraldo, Virginia One sweet thought Corcoran. Dorn, by Gathered radiance Cotone, Flora Floradora Girl Cottdert, Annette Coquette Conover, Harold Hev hay Childs. Bernice Miles of smiles Christiana, Carmen The milky way Clark. Charlotte Tall, dark, and handsome Cloyd, Edwin Sandy McTavish Cltiley, Robert See, Simplified Spelling” Colwell. Ruth She’s been called—well for years Eighty-six THE l93a WEATHER VANE ■SSI- 13 Cooper. Donald Cruikshank, Jane Cupitt, iMargaret Dannefelser, Claire Dixon. Donald Dambres, Edward Daval, Evelyn Daval. Warren Davenport. Alice Davis, Joe Davve. Evelyn Dello Russo, Mildred Dickon. Robert DeBrigard, William Deremer, Alfred Donaldson, John Drew. Paul Druzek, Mary Eadie, Donald Eberle. Harry Edwards, Earl Eldridge, Arthur Eldridge, Herbert Eldridge, Jane Eskesen. Bennet Eskesen, Cornelia Esposito, Frank Evans, John Fehanitch. Anna Finken, Barbara Fisher, Evelyn Fisher. Vincent Flammer, LeRoy Flemmer. Carl Force, Dexter Ford, Jane Franklyn, Anna Frowery, Dorothy Gaubis, Leonard Gibson, Donald Gilbert. Nadine Glenn, Jane Goettel. Robert Gogel, Russell Royal Blues Triumph Cranford's gift to Westfield Mi Ami Why we like Springfield Harmony man A-lumting we will go Little Eva Lover of the manly art Number, please Party Boy Swift Foot Athletic Ability Vittke’s Special It floats! Robinson Crusoe Drink to me only with thine eyes” Hayseed Greta Garbo Poet See ya in the funny paper! Barnacle Bill Thin and Sassy Fat and Sassy Art. where art thou? Send in a Benny Is it temperament? Fanwood Speed Demon Flat tire Boy shy Pingry’s belle Goldy Locks Sing something simple Bang! Silence is golden Woman Critic Meet my sister Reiley Taylor Those raven locks! A Girl Crazy Pilot Oh, by the weigh Cheer boys, cheer! Enthusiasm Go tell, Robert Drugs Eiyhly-s even THE 1931 WEATfiEM VANE Goldsmith. Eleanor Better late than never Goodeli, Marjorie Girl Scout News Good friend. Emily Bonne antie Goodfriend, Ira Bon Ami Gordon, Betty Takes things hard Greaves, Edward Rabbit Ears Green. George Swift, smooth iterformance Guiditta, Nicholas Two heads are better than one Hall, Ralph Mysterious Monarch Hann, William Redskin, where's your tomahawk Hardesty, Levina T oreodor Harms, Charles “Osteopathy” Harrison, Virginia I rrepressible Haslant, Anita Big Rush Hazeltine, Alan Paging Einstein! Ilely, Charles The Mayor of Picton Hinze, Ruth One of the 57 Hill, Allan Will Rogers Hocking, Edna Mild as May yet—satisfying Holloway, Virginia Our Crush Howell, Henry “Champ” How well he plays tern H tilths, Ruth Spokesman Huth, Harry Little Boy Blew Huyler, Dorothy Giggles Jahns, Rudolph Kitten on the Keys Jarvis, Mildred Did she Speak ? Karitsky, Alma Getting vain Ketoham, Frank Fortune’s favorite Kiep. Virginia Kellogg’s: Pat. applied for Kindregan, Joe In cooperation there is progress Kirn. Katherine Brisk Knauff, Florence Ten o’clock scholar Kobryn, Mike Rusty Kovacs, John Jack in the Box Kutz. Orissa Call to arms 1 .aCrosse, Josephine Have you got a brother? Ladner, Camille Just an old-fashioned girl Lanza, Dorothy Lady D. Larson, Janet Sans chatter Laux, Margaret Sweet and laux Leonard, Roberta Orchestrailia Lewis, Entilie Blondy Lipphardt, Edith Avoid that future shadow Locognito, Mike Mikey, play your mandolin Eiyhly-cight THE 1931 WEATHER VANE Long, Alvin Little Red Long Loomis, Robert That schoolgirl complexion Lord, Roger Napoleon Louise, Sue A cup a dance Lunclgren, Irene Keeps Wriggley in business Luster, Dorothy Does she shine! Lyons, Joe Dandy-lyons” Mahanke, Alan Silence is golden Maher. Helen Rough and Ready Maillefert. Marjorie Manniken Midge Malchow. Clara Daddy Long Legs Mann. Louise She’s got “it” Mannino. Rosario Last rose of summer Marks. Anne Question marks Mario, Sebastian Black cat in a coal bin Marsh, Eunice She has the Maine idea Martin, Letitia So long. Letty Mayer. Leonard Quiet, please! McHugh, Jane Palmolive, Inc. McMannis, Grace Goodness gracious, Grade! Middleton, John What the well dressed man will wear Miller, Alice Heide Morison. Sally Do clothes wake the man? Murray, Douglas No Hurry Nanz. Robert Behind the scenes Neumann, Elizabeth A roamin' sophomore Neumann. Vernon Good until the first drop O'Hara. Clarice Just so O’Hara. Hartland Student, citizen, gentleman O'Leary. Nelson Don’t give up the ship Parsell. John A grave boy Parsil, Bertha Time to put away childish things Pattison. Fred How’s the dodger? Peterson, Ole Boisterous! Petruzzielo. Caesar Little Caesar Pfieflfer, Arthur Lefty-Lew Pfiefifer, Eleanor Chatter box Pierson, Raymond Sour on the world Pinkava. Vincent Carry me back to Springfield Pitney, Marte Boots, Boots, Boots! Plant. Dorothy Sometimes here Plant, Lida Trini. trig, trick, and talented Pratt. Norman Brown eyes, why are you blue? Pruessner, Richard 1 know a secret Regar, Caroline Agile athlete THE 1931 WEATHER VANE 8I Reinlander, Anna Lee Reinlander, Regina Rilev, Janies Rinckhoff, Amy Robinson, Harry Roll, Edith Roll, Marjorie Roloff, Marjorie Rosecrans, Jack Ross, Pierce Ross, Robert Ross, Evelyn Rosen, Arthur Rothstein, Edith Sanborn, Francis Sanford, Clarice Sauselen, Henry Savoye, Bess Scheffer, Mildred Schettino, Gregory Schmidt. Eleanor Schroeder, Ottilie Schroll, William Schurz, Betty Schweitzer, Virginia Scott, Lillian Seila. Thelma Selander, Ruth Semon, Mary Sensbach, Helen Severs, Mvra Shew, Janice Silberg, Clarice Simon, Frances Simonetti, Joseph Sisk, Jean Slocum, Lillian Smalley, Edna Snable, Dorothy Snevily, Frances Snevily, Jane Solo we, Norman Somers, George Spach. George Stiff, George Ninety How can I leave thee? For greater safety on every highway Radio Riley Merry Widow Lonesome lover She'll thaw A girl from the country Magic fingers On the force Lucky seven Joe ego Who has the heart ? Laugh, clown, laugh Fast colors Man about town Be prepared Red cross buns Bonnv sweet Bessy Spring delight Earnest actor Maid in Germany Manager: Schmiffle Hund Co. I Iasty No tickee, no shirtee Lass with the delicate air “Tiger Lil” Out for lunch Little and loud An able Seaman ( ?) F. O. B. My, those curls! Heading for Hollywood Shoos the blues away. Simple Simon Keeps his foot on terra firma Eversharp Hello, beautiful! Dynamo Sweet and simple “My Buddy” The wit Busy biologist “Sleepytown Express” Adonis Big stiff THE 1931 WEATHER VANE fci is? Stiff, Ruth Stiles, Albert Stracuzzi, Charles Swart. Virginia Talbot. Edgar Talcott, Evelyn Talcott, Fred Taylor, Robert Thayer, Frieda Torrey, Marie Townley, Edna Tranor, Esther Turner, Isabella Uricioli. Dominick Vagelos, Artemis YanBentheysen. Alice Vaning, Robert VanLuven, Ruth Vervoort, Heniler Vervoort, Robert Virtue, Doris Wallace, Jane Wallaeh, Marcia Walter, Harold Wasowski, Edward Weed, DeWitt Weems, Jean Welch, Helen Wells, Arthur Wells, Charlotte Wentlandt, Paul West, Lois Westerberg, Winnie Wheeler, Frances Widmer,- Mildred Williams, Alfred Windfeldt, Dot Winship, Frances Winter, Helen Wolcott, Fred Woodruff. Betty Yarnell, Katherine Young, Robson Zollo, Gertrude Zollo. Octavia A wink in the dark Cradle of the deep Curly top Bright girl Reincarnation of Cicero The Hummingbird'' Flying High Would you like a color copy for framing?' Oh, Fishy! Movie girl Little Annie Class midget “Sleepvtime Gal Jo-Jo, the Tiger Diana the Huntress Fse regusted Rip Van Winkle President—Schniffle Hund Co. One half The other half What price virtue? It’s sunny on her horizon Teachers’ pet Cahoot I'd walk a mile for a gum drop Popular Mechanics” U. S. Navy Line A Titian All right in his weigh It is permanent or is it permanent? Firm understanding Go West, Young Man She never knew “Friskey” First aid to the injured Chesty” Dot likes her things “Well-done” Hasn't scratched yet! Singing a song to the stars Master mechanic Song writer How many boxes of pep”? The young prodigy Hot house plant A recruit for Simmons Ninety-one THE WEATHER VANE 4£t 12? IN the lives of the early Greeks, club life played an important part. In organization, their clubs did not differ materially from ours today; that is they provided for the same offices that we have today: president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. However, there their resemblance to our clubs of today ceased. Some were organizations of men who gathered together at meals merely to lessen the expense of eating by putting it on a wholesale basis. Others, like the women’s political clubs, became so powerful that they exerted a definite influence upon every phase of a man's life. These clubs, known as hetaireiae. were only the less significant of the Greek organizations. The greatest of all Greek organizations were the religious clubs, which were the most sacred of all Greek clubs. Among these were the Eleusinian mysteries. They resembled our fraternities in that all the rites were performed by initiates and members, although some of their functions were public. From these beginnings come our clubs of today, with their single-minded purpose; and while no one doubts the superiority of our clubs of today, we must respect the organization of the Greeks. Ninety-two THE 1931 WEATHER VANE THE WEATHEM VANE BOARD A school publication is a school's mirror. Tile 1930-3! Weather Fane Board has endeavored throughout its term of service to reflect clearly and creditably the school's personality and its literary, artistic, and managerial ability. During the year the Board has secured many intellectual and artistic contributions ; it has received the invaluable support of faculty and students; and it has built upon noteworthy volumes, five of which received second place at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association contests. With such material the Board published three issues of the magazine which were awarded the Weather Fane's first blue ribbon at the seventh annual March meeting of the C. S. P. A., attended by six staff members. The Board also took a leading role in the formation of a Central New Jersey Scholastic Press Association, having the honor of furnishing the organization’s first president, John Wallace. The new association held its final meeting of the year within our “mellowed labyrinths on Saturday, May 9. The visiting members thoroughly enjoyed the delightful publication exhibition, arranged by Miss Bordner, secretary-treasurer, and President Wallace, and all enthusiastically participated in the informal discussions and helpful magazine and newspaper clinics. To Miss Bordner, Miss Howard, and Mr. Neubauer are due the Board’s gratitude for their valuable guidance and assistance. Ninety-four THE i«3i WEATHER VANE 45i THE WEATHEM VANE STAFF ED ITO R -I X • CIIIE F FRANCES M. WILLIAMS ASSOCIATE EDITOR JOANN SMITH LITERARY EDITORS ESTHER MEYERS HOWARD P . MERRITT MARJORIE GROVE ELIZABETH BOWEN BROOKS ROBERTS JANE WALLACE BUSIN E S S M A X A G E R JOHN WALLACE ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS EDWARD MASSETT HERBERT WINKLER RALPH HALL EXCHANGE EDITOR MARJORIE MERRITT ALUMNI EDITOR MARJORIE EGBERT ART EDITORS HELEN CURRAN HAROLD WALTER SAM HICKS MILDRED GROVE SPORTS EDITORS MARGARET McKELWAY JOHN DIEFENBACH IRA WHITE JOKE EDITORS MARIANA G1BBY MARCIA WALLACH TED CASE STAFF TYPISTS HELEN ANDRESEN GLADYS LINDQUIST LEONA TAMARKIN HELEN TAMARKIN FACULTY ADVISERS MISS HOWARD MISS BORDNER MR. NEUBAUER Ninety-five THE 1931 WEATHER VANE THE JOURNALISM CLUB The eves, the ears, the mouthpiece of W. H. S.—the Journalism Club; membership twenty-seven; invaluable adviser, Mrs, Carolyn Phillips As such this organization has met during the 1930-31 season two periods a week to assemble the members’ contributions to the Club's project, the school news section in the Westfield Lender; and to make a study of journalism, theoretically through books and practically through writing and a consideration of newspapers from far and near. These reportorial enthusiasts have a'so ventured into a new field—interviewing. After a period of time devoted to acquiring technique, several members' interviews with local and W. H. S. celebrities appeared with acclaim in the school news. The Club has discovered and made use of a painless method of acquiring knowledge—that of visiting newspaper plants, this y.ar the New York Times and the AVic York Herald-Tribune. Its social feature was the gay annual party, always a lively affair. Ninety-six THE 1931 WEATHER VANE -- |®.i THE MED CROSS COUNCIL The Red Cross Council began its work in October under the capable direction of Miss Mary Colley, with Katherine Robinson, president; F. Edgar Whitlock, vice-president; Eleanor Alexander, secretary; and Kenneth Houts, treasurer. The Annual Roll Call resulted in 100% membership, certainly creditable during this year. Generous donations were received from the pupils for the annual presentation of groceries and fruit to the Children’s Country Home at Thanksgiving time; and collections of money made possible the sending of magazines and newspapers to the disabled soldiers at Millington Hospital lie fore Christmas. Aiding a poor family in Westfield has been another commendable project in which every one should take an interest. The school helped raise funds to send a delegate to the National Red Cross Convention at Washington in April. Edgar Whitlock was chosen delegate. Altogether the year has been .one of accomplishment, and the school's loyal cooperation has been truly appreciated. Ninciy-stve 11 THE i93i WEATHEM VANE t LE QUAMTIEM LATIN -™- 'intention premiere du club est d'aider ses menibres a employer et a parler A la langue frantjaise; done 1’ emploi du fran ;ais est de riguettr dans les ' reunions. Comme d'habitude le cercle a presente une piece de theatre aux eleves et cette annee particulierement aux metnbres du P. T. A. La Surprise d'Isidore, en uu acte, a plu a tout le monde et les acteurs se sont surpasses. M. Gesner a dirige cette piece de theatre. Le club a continue sa correspondance avec les eleves de Pecole Paul Bert a Paris. Les menibres du club ont envoye un album a cette ecole. Cette annee pour la premiere fois le cercle a cree un choeur tranqais. Les menibres du choeur se sont fait honneur en presentant deux fois devant Pecole tin repertoire varie. Ils ont chante des contit|ues de Noel aux eleves pendant Noel et des chansons a la reunion du P. T. A. de mars. Grace a Mile. Foutz les divertissements ont ete plus interessants que jamais. I.e comite de divertissements avec 1'aide de Mile. Foutz a presente des programmes de comedies, de jeux, et de chansons. Le- menibres du bureau du club sont: President, M. John Wallace; Vice-presidente. Mile. Maria Cabanellas; Secretaire. Mile. Eleanor Loomis; Tresoriere, Mile. Marjorie Egbert. Ninety-eight THE i93i WEATHEM YANE ■SSI l)3f- EL ALTENEO - EL CLUB ESPANOL En diciembre los socios del Alteneo presentaron una comedia, que se llamaba Teresita Mia.” I .a representacion tuvo gran exito. Les gustaba mucho a los discipulos de la escuela. En la escuela habian canciones y bailes. La escena era admirable y muy espanol. Hacc poco tiempo el club se reorganizo. Una lista de los estudiamtes del primer ano y del segundo ano que deseaban ser socios del club espanol se presento a la comision de socios. La comision decidira quienes seran aceptados en cl club. El club se dividio en tres partes. Una parte prepara el progrania para marzo, otra parte para abril y la ultima parte para mayo. De esta manera todos los socios [ mil ran tomar parte en los progranias. La constitucion del club se leyo para que io socios supiesen los leyes. Algunos socios estan escribiendo a los discipulos en Puerto Rico y en la America del Sur. Algunas cartas han sido leidas en las sesiones del club y todos los miembros han gozado de ellos muchisimo. Esperantos que en e! future recibamos ntuchas cartas de paises de habla espanola. Los officiales de esta ano fueron: Presidente, William Crane; Vice-presidente, Eleanor Loomis; Secretaria, Esther Meyers; Tesorero. Herbert Winkler. Ninety- Nine THE 19311 WEATHEM VANE $St IS? THE AMT CLUB The weekly Wednesday meetings of the Art Club, held after school under the leadership of Miss Howard and Miss Hangen, have been devoted to the study and appreciation of various forms of art. This was emphasized by visiting the fine exhibitions under the auspices of the Westfield Art Association. Although appreciation of beauty and design is a part of the Club’s efforts, the greater part of the time is given to actual work. Portrait studies in pencil from class models have been made; costume models have been sketched in various mediums; posters have been created to illustrate school events; and many still life pictures have been painted in both oil and water colors. The oil painting proved especially interesting as it was new, and Mindowaskin Park offered a rich source of vistas to nature lovers. The members of the organization have benefited greatly by their association with the directors of the club and they hope that they may have contributed in a measure to the aesthetic side of school life. One Hundred THE l93n WEATHEM VANE THE SLIDE MULE CLUB The Slide Rule Club is a means of teaching students something extremely interesting and useful in almost any type of work requiring calculations. Knowledge of the slide rule is most essential to men engaged in every type of engineering, and bankers, surveyors, chemists and merchants are rarely without this useful aid. Realization of the value of the slide rule led a large number of boys and girls to apply for admission to the club this year. The club meetings are devoted to instruction in the use of the rule. Following instruction, problems are distributed which deal with various phases in the mastery of the rule. These are worked out and corrected at the following meeting. In this way the practice necessary to gain proficiency is obtained. This year’s club officers were: John Diefenbach, president; Herbert Winkler, vice-president; Katherine Robinson, secretary-treasurer. The organization owes much to Mr. Rogers and Mr. Johnson, its advisers. One Hundred One THE lS 3a WEATHER VANE 3s C0LLECTGMS’ CLUB The Collectors' Club was formed two years ago for the purpose of stimulating and helping pupils who are collectors or pupils who desire to become collectors. The club has enjoyed a most successful year, having an active and enthusiastic membership. During 1930-31 the club has seen different types of collections; has studied how to assemble, arrange and care for a collection: and has held exhibits of stamps, coins, autographs, cameos, war relics, bottle tops, and golf tees. The members have been very fortunate in having heard several talks by experienced local collectors. Mr. Frank N. Neubauer and Mr. Harold Thompson spoke to the organization at different times concerning Indian relic collecting Mr. William Grove, who has a large collection of coins and stamps, entertained the hobbyists one afternoon by showing his wonderful collection and speaking at length concerning the educational value of stamps and coins. The officers this year were: Herbert Winkler, president; Marjorie Roloff, vice-president; Jewel Bunnell, secretary; Howard E. Thompson, Jr., treasurer. Miss Olive Hammill was the able and enthusiastic adviser. One Hundred 7 zvo THE i-931 WEATHER YANE 4S« 13? THE LIBRARY COUNCIL The forty members of the Library Council, under the capable direction of Miss Alice M. Bible, have found the past year a very successful one. They have done well their task of helping the students to use and enjoy the Library, even in the absence of Miss Bible. During the year, the Council planned to entertain members of the Princeton High School Library Council, and interesting visits were made to the Councils of other schools. The annual meeting of the Association of Library Councils of New Jersey was held at New Brunswick. At that time, the Westfield Library Council, as the guests of Rutgers University and the New Jersey College for Women, enjoyed a delightful luncheon and an instructive business meeting. Kach member of the Council has been required to devote two periods a week to the work. The following officers presided at the meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. Presidcut..............................Marjorie Bowman Junior Vice-President.......................Priscilla Ford Sophomore Vice-President....................Robert Nanz Secretary-Treasurer.................................Clara Christensen Assistant Secretary-Treasurer....................Virginia Schweitzer One Hundred Three THE 1931 WEATHER VANE ■Si TME DEBATE CEUB Tjif Debate Club in 1930-31 increased its active membership and enlarged its program of contests. Affiliations were established with numerous schools which had invited Westfield to engage in debate. '['he Triangular League of .Morristown—Plainfield—Westfield was continued; membership was taken in the Northern New Jersey Debating League: an affiliation was made with Summit, Madison, and Englewood. Cranford came to Westfield for a non-decision debate followed by discussion which was favorably received as it aids in developing sound thinking and fluent speaking. The discussion permits the astute debater to force his opponent to a firm defense of bis case and permits the revelation of the weaknesses of the opposition. This method will lie used in the regular program of work next year. The Northern New Jersey League, established several years ago by Mr. John T. Greenan of East Orange High School, now comprises seven schools in the metropolitan area: namely, Montclair. Hillside, Irvington, South Side of Newark, West Side of Newark, East Orange, and Westfield. The most notable provision of this league is that of limiting a speaker to one debate. The Englewood—Westfield—Summit—Madison group is designed for elimination debating in two series. The expanded program of the Debate Club has awakened a broader interest and participation in public speaking. One Hundred Four THE fl93a WEATHER VANE 451 THE GLEE CLUBS The combined girls' and boys’ glee clubs consisted of about ninety members this year. Their program of activities was unusually diversified and well presented. In the fall, girls selected from the glee club gave a short operetta entitled The Nifty Shop with gratifying success. The Thanksgiving. Christmas, and Faster plays owed much of their impressiveness to vocal accompaniment. Various members of the clubs assisted in English and foreign language department programs. The boys' division of the glee clubs performed unusual services during the year. At Christmas time, accompanied by the band, they attended a Rotary Club luncheon where they gave a special Christmas program. Again, during Boys’ Week, they were invited to attend luncheons of the Lions Club and the Rotary Club. The greatest event in the glee clubs’ year was the Spring Music Festival in which they rendered a cantata, Spring Cometh, which was enjoyed bv everyone. Esther Meyers and Brooks Roberts were the soloists on this occasion. The year's work was finished with the rendition of a program by senior members at the commencement exercises in the senior high school auditorium One Hundred hive THE l93a WEATHER VANE iSt •3? THE OIRCHESTMA Westfield Senior High School has for the last year maintained an orchestra of thirty-eight players, thirteen of whom are members of the Class of 1931. The activities of this group have been many and varied. During the 1930-31 season the orchestra assisted at the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter plays, gave short programs in connection with the presentation of The Nifty Shop. Adam and Eva. Senior Day, and Class Day, and collaborated with the English and foreign language departments in class projects. Numerous special chapel programs were also presented. In addition to the regular work of the orchestra, there was participation in unusual events. The dedication of the Benjamin Franklin School was made more enjoyable by their performance. The girls’ gymkhana was enlivened by orchestral accompaniment. Two debate programs were supplemented by music; and on the occasion of the National Oratorical Contest County Finals, a program of orchestral selections was appreciated. The members also joined the band in a program at the junior high school. The two greatest achievements were the winning of third place in their class at New Brunswick and their part in the Spring Music Festival. At various times ensembles selected from the orchestra personnel have played. One Hundred Six THE 93 WEATHER VANE €£1 £ THE BAND Aftkr an independent band of thirteen boys had turned out faithfully at football games, it was felt advisable to organize a school band; so on December 5, 1930 organization was effected by Miss Ingalls and Mr. Arthur Yeavv, instrumental instructor. Rehearsals were held after school and individual instruction was received once a week. The original band bad escorted Clarence Chamberlain on his visit here and had entertained at a Rotary Club luncheon: the forty-three piece band, after playing in chapel and giving a program at the junior high school, traveled to New Brunswick and won second place in Class C of the Annual State Band and Orchestra Contest. Fifteen of the forty-three uniforms worn were provided by the Hi-Y Club. Later the band presented a very interesting program in connection with the Spring Music Festival held in the high school on May 8. On May 19, our band played with those of other Union County schools at Echo Lake Lark and made a splendid showing among the more than 400 band students present. Following this program, the band entertained the American Legion at their headquarters. The culmination of the year's band work will be participation in the Memorial Day Parade. One Hundred Seven THE i93l WEATHER VANE AVIATION CLUB The Aviation Club feels it has admirably fulfilled, during the past season, its purpose of fostering an interest in aeroplane model construction and helping inexperienced builders acquire the art. This year the club did not fill its quota of twenty members, but its ten faithful supporters, led by Louis Struble, president: Alvin Ruh, vice-president; Otto Ledig, treasurer; and Alfred Schroeder, secretary, participated in all phases of the work. Active mmbership is most important in an organization of this kind. The Club revised its constitution and reduced the number of meetings to two a month. It used these few to the best advantage. Early in the year Mrs. Cook-told of her trip through the Goodyear Zeppelin Works at Akron, Ohio. Later the members enjoyed the privilege of hearing Robert Buck, holder of the Junior Transcontinental Record, recount his experiences in accomplishing this feat. Other assemblages were devoted to discussions of current aviation topics. In April the club entertained the school during chapel with several interesting talks delivered by members and a demonstration of various types of planes. One Hundred High! THE t93l WEATHEM VANE 12? THE STAGE WORK CLUB Above we see a group of club members who do hard physical labor in and out of school hours, for they are Miss Allardice's faithful transformers and builders of scenery. Headed by Richard Garretson, clad in his famous trousers of many colors, this energetic crew spreads paint over new and old scenery, and not infrequently transforms deserts into dentist's offices in a most miraculous way. This year the club's program of work was enlarged by the histrionic efforts of the Spanish Club, but one more set meant nothing to such an efficient group. Fortunately, most of the carpentry i done by Mr. Paulin, Dave, and Andrew. This is a splendid help when one realizes that everything from Spanish homes to submarine interiors must be constructed for Westfield High School’s ambitious performances. Miss Howard directs the designing of all the sets and supervises the painting, while Miss Allardice is general overseer. When we respond to the charm of our various stage settings, we should think of these self-effacing students who spend so many hours at genuine hard work after school. One Hundred Xine 13? 4£l THE WEATHER VANE POST GRADUATE CLUB Yoc see. we. the above and Bill Maillefert. having such undying love for W. H. S. were unable to tear, break, rend, cleave, rip or in any wise separate ourselves from the dear old institution. So we returned, much to the disgust of Mrs. Cook and the entire Senior Class. Whenever we walked in the front door. 1931 pulled its hair: but. by reason of our decrepitness, they could do nothing about making us use the back door. At first school seemed terribly stupid with no really intelligent students wandering about (the Class of '30 having departed) but as time wore on we found that the ‘'underclassmen” were rather ‘‘good eggs. Our fun didn’t really begin until Bill (Pompey’s statue) Maillefert joined us after Christmas. He wasn’t here when the picture was taken and deserves mention because he was the only member of the club. The rest of us held offices. There are no friends like old friends and when they're gone the “blue moments are many. The seniors very kindly gave ns a little corner on their Senior Day program, so we sang “After You’ve Gone to the old gang. But when we didn't have homework done, the heartless teachers didn’t seem to realize we had to write letters (so we’d get some in return) or die. One Hundred Ten THE i93i WEATHEM VANE 3? THE MASK AND MIME CLUB The Mask and Mime Club opened its school year with three plays presented in the fall by the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. These were thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience. Regular meetings of the club, at which programs are given for the entertainment of the members, are held on the first Tuesday of each month. The programs are arranged bv special committees. One of the most interesting features of the club’s activities has been the keeping of a large scrap book. Club members are indefatigable in their search for pictures of costumes, stage settings, and furniture to adorn the pages of this useful book. The important events and those most looked forward to during the year are the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Raster plays. Every member is assigned some part in the preparation even though he or she does not take an active part in the play. The selection of the plays for production is in the hands of a specially appointed committee. The Mask and Mime Club offers opportunity for self-expression to those with dramatic ability, artistic ability, and critical faculty and is considered by many one of the most worth-while organizations in the school. One Hundred Eleven THE WEATHER VANE MASK AND MIME CEUB PEATS For its annual production of short plays, the Mask and Mime Club this year presented Submerged, a tragedy; Jazz and Minuet, a romantic comedy; and J'lic Nifty Shop, an operetta given by the Musical Clubs. Submerged was a tragedy containing all the elements of the theatre and real life. The scene was laid in the forward compartment of a submerged submarine whose walls were threatening to crash in at any moment. The terror and ultimate courage of strong men, faced with a horrible death, was realistically portrayed. Amongst them all there was but one coward—a coward who pleaded pitifully for life and who went to a pitiful death. 'The tenseness of the situation gripped not only the actors but the very audience itself. It was truly a dramatic scene on which the curtain finally closed. The cast included: Dunn, the lover........... Shaw, the dreamer......... Brice, the coward......... MacAndrews, the commander Nabb, the cockney......... Jorgson, the bully........ .John Middleton ..Claude Neagle .Edgar Whitlock Edward Masset! Calvert Egerton .. .John Wallace One Hundred Twelve THE t93i WEATHER VANE ici Jaac and Minuet was a romantic comedy written in a lighter vein. The situation in which the heroine found herself was one in which many girls have found themselves in every generation. A young girl who has been disappointed by her lover peevishly seeks the company of a gentleman with a rather damaged reputation. As she awaits his arrival, she falls asleep and dreams of her great great aunt who found herself in a similar situation. The happenings in the dream thoroughly disillusioned her and she immediately hastened to repair the damage done by her folly. The members of the cast were: Mrs. Van Hayden................................. Jean Tunison Eleanor Prndenee I an Hayden, her daughter.. .Dorothy Cogan Prudence Van Hayden, her great great aunt... .Dorothy Cogan Richard To:enscnd. Eleanor's lover..............Alden Miller Robert Trowbridge, her great great aunt's lover.. .Alden Miller Act tie, a maid...............................Patricia Brady Lucy, a colonial colored servant..............Patricia Brady Milord D ever cans.......................................John Messersmith The Nifty Shop was an operetta whose scene was laid in an exclusive woman's shop. The characters included: Madam Lasare, proprietor......................Esther Meyers Mr. Goldore.................................Maria Cabanellas Bess Goldore.....................................Betty Bade Jackie Goldore................................Barbara Finken Olga, Swedish chore girl.....................Margaret Isaacs Rosemary, French maid.........................Kathryn Cartter Janet, French maid............................Evelyn Daval Chorus of models: Helen Becker. Meta Behrens, Marjorie Bowman, Jewell Bunnell, Barbara Derge, Jean Hausman, Marian Lynde. Evelyn Talcott, Virginia Van den Bergh, Lois West, Dorothy Windfeldt, Betty Woodruff. With this operetta, the interesting program of the Mask and Mime Club closed. One Hundred Thirteen THE WEATHEM VANE HOLIDAY - PLAY5 Com lag o,1) the ?lau jlou)er Pageant the Holg Grail oom THE T93t WEATHER YANE Ur 4st HOLIDAY PLAYS Tiik true religious and historical character of our holidays. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Raster are fittingly portrayed each rear by the students of the dramatic department tinder the direction of Miss Agnes Irene Allardice. These plays and pageants are outstanding for their impressive dignity and artistic development. For Thanksgiving, an elaborate pageant was presented : The Coming of the Mayjiower by Rosamond Kimball. Six episodes portrayed “The Coming of the Pilgrims,” The hirst Winter, “The Return of the Mayflower.” The First Town Meeting, the First International Treaty in America, and “The First Thanksgiving. These dramatic incidents were woven into a unit by the character “The Spirit of the Past.” The large cast of historical characters was supported by several dancing and singing choruses which symbolized wind, storm, and light. Students playing major roles included: Spirit of the Pus'....................................Jean Tunison Spirit of the Wilderness...........................Jocelyn Barker Governor Carver.....................................Edward Massett Governor Bradford............................Howard Tobey Elder Brewster.......................................Louis Struble Captain Miles Standisli.............................Claude Neagle Mistress Carver....................................Harriet Bartlett Mistress Brewster....................Marguerite Degenring Samoset........................................Glen Drew Massasoit...............................John Messersmith Tisquantum.............................................Ted Harwood Priseilla..............................Josephine La Crosse John Alden.................................Francis Sanborn The Christmas Pageant of the Holy Grail bv W. Russell Bowie was a colorful production of the days of King Arthur, the four scenes taking place in the Hall of the Castle of Camelot. While two readers told the beautiful story of the Holy Grail, the medieval characters portrayed the Knights of the Round Table setting out in search of the Holy Grail and the ultimate discovery of the Grail by Galahad. The entire pageant was symbolic of the simplicity and beauty of the Christmas Spirit. The principal characters were: Reader.....................................Charles Register Reader.....................................Edgar Whitlock King Arthur................................Claude Neagle A Page.....................................Berkley Schattb Launeelot..................................Allan Hazeltine Bcdivere...................................Arthur Rosen Gareth.........................................Harry Jones One Hundred Fifteen THE l93i WEATHER VANE 4st i®? Tristram.....................................William Bryant Percival.....................................Harold Walter Modrcd....................................Richard Wakefield Galahad......................................Franklin Reed Jose......................................John Messersmith .1 Jarx......................................Jean Hausman Tlic Upper Room by Robert Hugh Benson, a moving drama of Christ’s Passion, was presented at blaster. The scene was laid in the upper room of an inn which looked out upon Calvary. A remarkably vivid picture of the time before and after the crucifixion was painted by the action and the dialogue. The scenes directly preceding and following the crucifixion portrayed the emotions experienced by many different types of people: Achaz, the mercenary-landlord; Peter, filled with remorse; John, the steadfast disciple; Judas, cringing and fearful, and Mary Magdalene, faithful and tender. In a particularly impressive scene, the hour of the crucifixion was presented While the lightning flashed and the thunder rumbled, Samuel, a servant boy, was seen kneeling in fear and in wonder, bringing the play to an emotional climax. The cast consisted of: Samuel.................................................Edgar Whitlock Acliaz...............................................William Jennings Joseph of Arimathaea.........................William La Pia Peter........................................Frank Ketcham John.........................................Franklin Reed Judas........................................Robson Young Songiitus.........................................Erwin Cox Mary, Mother of Jesus.....................Virginia Holloway Mary Magdalene...............................Nadine Gilbert One Hundred Sixteen THE i9St WEATHER VANE K EXTMA-CUMMCUEAM ACTIVITIES The preceding pages suggest rather clearly the wealth of interests provided for us in the Westfield High School. We cannot commend too highly the administration’s desire to provide us with worthwhile activities. However, don't you think the above illustration represents the extra-curricular activity condition rather cleverly? The editors do. It reminds them of the several classes into which students of the school divide themselves. There seem to be three classes. There are those who seem possessed of a joining complex. They like to see their names connected with every activity and blithely join every club possible without any thought of rendering actual service in each. There are others who, through shyness or indifference, join no clubs. These fail to develop talents they have, lose pleasant relations with teachers and fellow students, and sometimes experience a vain regret when senior activity sheets are passed out. But best of all there are many who have the good judgment to select a few extra-curricular activities in which they are really interested. These they support whole-heartedly, and from them they derive much benefit, socially and intellectually, without injury to themselves or neglect of their studies. Next year let us have all students members of at least one school organization—active, not honorary members. One Hundred Seventeen THE i93i WEATHEM VANE « t - 3? Tim public games of Greece consisted of athletic contests and spectacles of various sorts, generally connected with and forming a part of religious observance. Probably no institution exercised a greater influence in moulding the national character and producing that unique type of mental and physical beauty which we see reflected in Greek art and literature than the public contests of Greece. The Olympian games were the first public athletic contests ever to be held in Greece, and to the last they remained the most celebrated. In these games men and women alike competed as owners of teams, but no women except priestesses of Demeter were allowed within the enclosure. A matron found within the enclosure was punished by death. The most important features of these games were the foot race, wrestling, boxing, the broad jump, and the chariot race. In many ways these sports differed from our athletics of today. The boxers taped their hands and wrists with leather thongs, although the killing of an antagonist disqualified the killer. In the broad-jump, wrestlers swung dumb-bells to increase their momentum. Aside from these small differences, the greatest |x int was that there were no amateurs. The victor was showered with rich and costly gifts, and was given a pension for life. From these athletic beginnings have grown our very diversified athletic contests of to-day. One Hundred Eighteen THE i93t WEATHEM VANE 2? THE CHEER LEADERS Accordi no to the side-litters and the boosters for large attendance, the above gathering represents the driving power of the athletic cause for one-half the victories staged by our teams this year. The cheer team, trained by Miss Swift and Coach Duncan, was captained bv Lois Fedderman, Westfield High School’s veteran beloved sound producer. Kav Robinson and Nadine Gilbert were new but fascinating recruits. Besides evoking throat-splitting cheers, they provoked lusty school melodies and much applause. The forceful Turney seemed a hit outweighed by feminine leaders. There certainly ought to l e more than one boy among our cheer leaders next year. Of this splendid aggregation only Nadine and Turney return in the fall: so students with enthusiasm, loyalty, and plenty of breath and voice should plan to supplement the cheer staff in September. The school and the teams appreciate the excellent work of the cheer leaders during the 1930-31 season and look forward to the maintenance of their unusual efficiency next year. One Hundred Twenty THE i93i WEATHEM VANE is? GIMES’ ATHLETICS A well-known sight around our school Is of the girls in action. For sports, they show a liking keen; For Swiftie,” fond reaction. September, first, the soccer comes, And soon the girls will know All tricks and pointers of the game, Including “soccer-toe”! November follows close behind, With hockey in its train. Quick thinking, speed, and clever moves— A truly splendid game. December’s snow and rain descend. The girls must come inside Where apparatus meets their eyes, Arrayed on every side. New stunts are learned on horse and buck And horizontal bar. Some can do “chinning” on the boom; I guess five times is par! Gymkhana! How the word imparts Both boredom and delight; For only work can bring success That January night. But when the yearly fete is o’er, They realize their fun ; Their daily toil and constant care Made each event well done. Late winter brings a sport that is Beloved to one and all. And many girls “try out for this Their favorite: basketball. One ffundrcd Tzvcnty-otw THE fl93i WEATHEM VANE _______________________________________________________ _ — na With sunny days and balmy air Blue-ranipcred teams appear, Contesting baseball honors on the Campus, far and near. And yet, ere baseball season’s past, Comes work for field and track. With distance-throwing and broad-jump, And relays down and back. C ne special thing they'll not forget, And that is Girls’ Sports Day, When nearby schools may join with them In friendly strife and play. The month of June draws to a close— Vacation, oh so near! — And girls, departing, look back on A full athletic year. One Hundred Twenty-two Baseball Basketball Throw Broad-Jump Soccer SOCCEM After many afternoons of technique practice, the soccer season officially opened with the Senior-Sophomore game. This game went to the Seniors after a hard-fought battle which ended with the score 2—0. Thanksgiving vacation, plus home-coming alumnae, plus zero weather, was made to equal a victory for the soccer varsity which overcame the alumnae by a score of 3—o. A squad of soccerites, accompanied by hockeyites. journeyed to Plainfieid after Thanksgiving and enjoyed a combined soccer-hockey sports day, the first Fall Sports Day participated in by the girls of this school. In April, the season was completed with the Senior-Junior game, which extinguished the last ray of hope for the Class of '31 for an unbroken succession of victory for the three years. The Juniors came out ahead by the score 1—o. The Blue and White soccer game, the final game of the season, ended in a scoreless tie. closing the third soccer season very successfully after its having been delayed bv the winter months. HOCKEY Tuts year, field hockey figured in the girls’ athletic schedule for the first time in several years. Since the Sophomores were considered too inexperienced, the privilege of playing hockey was accorded only to the upperclassmen. The study of hockey technique in gym classes, greatly aided by some valuable coaching at Plainfield by Miss Appleby, the internationally recognized English authority, resulted in the formation of Junior and Senior teams, as well as Blue and White varsity teams. In the inter-class game, the Seniors came out on top with a score of 5—o. Later the Blues defeated the Whites 2 to 1. Shortly after Thanksgiving, a hockey squad from Westfield accompanied the soccer group to Plainfield for a Sports Day. Since the Westfield team played with, rather than against, the Plainfield aggregation, no scores can be balanced to show the relative strength of the respective teams. Nevertheless, our players, despite their lack of experience, showed up very creditably. One Hundred Twenty-four THE iS 3 WEATHER YANE 4£� - BASKETBAIX Preparation for the girls’ basketball season started before Thanksgiving during gym periods. After a few practices, a team was chosen to play the “Returned-for-Christmas” alumnae on December 16. The latter did not appear to disturb themselves much, but came out on top of a to—5 score, despite the valiant efforts of the . H, S. girls. The next game was between the Blue and White varsities on February ii, concluding the Gymkhana. Result: Blues 6, Whites 2. On March 9, the Sophomores were arrayed against the Juniors and made a superior showing, scoring Jy—20. The contest. Sophomores vs. Seniors, on March 25 was the closest and hardest-fought of the season, but the Seniors won 16—13. On Monday. March 2, some Summit girls came here with the stated purpose of playing with us, but now we think that their underlying aim was to discover how many points it was possible to make in a game without injuring the score-keeper’s disposition. The totalled scores were: Summit, 93; Westfield, 29. The Summit girls were hostesses to the local teams on March 16. We gave them the better part of the score, and were accordingly entertained with refreshments and dancing. Our Itundred Tnvnty-five THE 1931 WEATHER VANE 4S( t3 APPARATUS During the months of February and March of this year, apparatus was going strong. The enthusiasm for that sport was second only to that for basketball, not necessarily because those two were the only sports of that ] eriod. In class periods, we learned many new stunts on the boom, the box. horse, buck, parallel bars, and the balance board, aside from experiencing new and strange feelings in the muscles the day after. After-school athletics took up apparatus practice as soon as the majority of the girls had learned or relearned the difference between a horse and a balance board. Two meets were held, inter-class and Blue and White. In the inter-class contest, the Seniors, primarily through the efforts of Margaret Isaacs and Juliette Marshall, first and second respectively in the individual scoring, won first place. The Sophomores were not far behind in this race and came in ahead of the [ uniors. The Whites led in the Blue-White tilt although they had considerable resistance to overcome to do so. For the individual scoring, Juliette Marshall captured first place and Margaret Isaacs, second. Kathryn C'artter and Frances Williams tied for third place. One Hundred Twenty-six THE 1931 WEATHER VANE GYMKHANA Thf. Westfield Senior High School girls' third annual gymkhana took place in the Roosevelt Junior High School. February 11. (Gymkhana is an anglo-Indian word meaning competitive group work, the local event being a review of the girls’ year of physical education in a competition between two teams, the Blue and White, to one of which every girl belongs.) The girls’ now famous blue romper suits made an effective mass debut in the opening feature of intricate figure marching, counter stepping into the traditional W. H. S. formation for the rendition of the school song, accompanied throughout by the orchestra. Advanced vaults on the horse and buck opened the competition. A snappy modern leg twister, the Alcibiades Jones Clog, next claimed the spectator’s attention as well as that of the participants. Balancing became the paramount consideration in the parallel bars and balance boards achievement tests, followed by the innovation of the senior girls choice, a three-fold net game contest of volley cage ball, volley ball and tennikoit. One Hundred Twenty-seven THE %9St WEATHEM VANE is — =— - — - - = - ¥$ Both teams executed a comprehensive stunt number before presenting one hundred or so colorful Raggedy Anns who made an acclaimed appearance and jigged a comical character dance before joining the spectators to witness the Blues vs. Whites battle for the annual title in a see-saw Blue 6, White 2 basketball tilt. VOLLEY BALL Earls’ spring brought forth many volley ball enthusiasts on the new Washington School Campus courts to brush up on technique, form, and rules during class periods and after-school practices. The annual interclass tournament opened with the Juniors gaining an easy victory over the Sophs by the lop-sided tally of 39—19. The Seniors stepped in and the Juniors made their exit when the former walked, laughed, and talked away the class title by a 28—22 score. This was the Seniors' fourth interclass crown of the season, following hockey, basketball and apparatus, having dropped up to then, only soccer to the aspiring and perspiring Juniors. The season was concluded with the Blue and White varsity give and take, at which time the Whites successfully subdued the Blues 29—19. TETTOIS Tennis for girls, although not an aged institution, is deeply rooted in the affection of the majority, if this is only usually evinced by inactive applause and timorous accounts of personal feats Being both a fall and spring sport, it allowed the introduction of a new program this year. An open tournament was staged in the autumn, played, through Mr. Merry’s generous permission, at the Westfield Tennis Club. Betty Howell, Betty Plumer, Maria Cabanellas, and the late Anne Gumming advanced through an entry list of twenty-seven to the semi-finals. The championship finally went to Anne after she had defeated Maria 6—o, 6—2. This spring activity has been devoted to inter-mural s| orts days with Ridgewood and Hillside. A preliminary elimination tournament selected a team composed of: Maria Cabanellas, captain; Betty Howell, Colony Kinsley, Lois Knight, Harriet Marsh, and Betty Plumer. The local netsters met much success in their single matches and derived a proportionate amount of enjoyment and benefit from the doubles, playing villi instead of against members of the other schools’ teams. One Hundred Twenty-eight THE 1931 WEATHER VANE £• BASEBALL The Juniors ought to give the baseball season a vote of thanks, ft seemed to bring out their latent abilities since they procured their only class championship of the year in this s|xirt. Spring and baseball tripped in hand in hand. The girls commenced technique practice which included not only target pitching, theoretical batting, and indeed, in some cases, the learning of the rudiments of throwing a ball, but also numerous gasps, much humiliation, many apologies, and a few casualties. Having secured such a remarkable foundation, the feminine sluggers took to the diamond off and on during the remainder of the season. No mathematician has appeared who would attempt to compute the batting averages, but several home-runs bolstered up reputations. Could there have been such a thing as errors? The Sophomores and Juniors opened the annual interclass tournament. The Juniors closed the game by slaughtering their opponents' score. The victors then proceeded to plot the downfall of the previously well-nigh impervious Seniors. According to the score the latter must have expended all their energy in gathering together a team. At least the Juniors succeeded shamefully well, considering the reputation and position of the opposition. TMACK The Union County Track Meet reappeared on the girls' track schedule this year and of course to a certain extent influenced their track program. This sport, one of the most beloved or strongly disliked and one requiring much personal skill, opened in May with indoor technique in the broail jump, basketball throw, and relay and dash starts. Continued outdoors this led up to the interclass meet. In this all participants were put, according to weight, into Class A or Class B. The Sophomores outnumbered both Seniors and Juniors in the number of contestants and also in the total and personal scoring. Winners in the events of this meet journeyed to the Union County contest on Friday, May to represent Westfield. They made a creditable showing there considering the weight and equipment handicaps, but F.leanor Thomson, ’31. who captured first in the Class A basketball throw, was the only local participant to place. TENNIKOIT Tf.nnikoit, or deck tennis, is a recent practical and popular feature of the girls' physical education program. For the benefit of the uninitiated we state that this game is played with a rubber ring, a narrow net about live feet above terra firnia, requires technique similar to tennis, and is scored bv the local players with the tennis method. According to locker-room conversations there are several reasons for its sudden fame. It meets the requirements of detesters of the routine gym class; it adapts itself to backyard diversion; and it proves useful on shipboard. flue Hundred Twenty-nine THE t93t WEATHEM VANE (3? ( FOOTBALL Tin; football team came through with the best season the school has ever seen, winning six decisive victories and playing two tie games. The team tied for first place for the Northern New Jersey State Championship, and won the Union County title. I.ee Waring was placed on the All-State team, and three men won places on the Union County first team, and three on the second team. Westfield scored 200 points to its opponents’ 18. The season opened with Bernardsville, Westfield winning 52—o. Milburn's 17—o defeat was featured by Waring's 43 yard drop-kick. Hamilton, of Trenton, was sent home the following Saturday with a 26—o defeat. The first tie score of the season came when the Roselle battle ended 6—6. The next Saturday our team took its revenge on Union with a 40—0 score. The Summit game resulted in another 6—6 tie. In the following game Bound Brook was crushed 41—o. The season was closed with the most thrilling and sensational game of the year, a battle of two previously undefeated teams. The first half ended 6—0 in favor of Cranford, but Westfield won the game 12—6 with a whirlwind finish. On,- Hundred Thirty THE i93i WEATHER VANE BASKETBALL The Westfield Hic.h School Basketball team suffered a rather disastrous season this year. However, much of its poor showing may be credited to the lack of experienced material and place to hold regular practice. Captain Steve Banyasz was the only letterman to return this year, and the team could not hold practice regularly on account of the lack of facilities. Coach Kittle made several changes during the season in an etYort to find a winning combination, and it looked as though he had found the right combination when Westfield defeated Plainfield, Madison, and Hillside in three successive games. The outlook for the 1931-32 season seems much brighter than did the outlook for the past season. The experience gained this year by the players will go far toward making the team next season a winning club. Of the lettermen, only Captain Banyasz and Ken Hunts will be lost by graduation. The other four lettermen (Eddy, Orr, Cox, and Esposito) will return, and around them will be built the 1931-32 team. In addition to the lettermen, a number of last year's second team players will be back to strengthen the club. One Hundred Thirty-one THE t93t WEATHER VANE TRACK TEAM U AST year’s one mile relay team made an enviable record which put Westfield 1 High School “on the map.” The team not only lowered the school record for that event, but also the New Jersey state record. The team ran its fastest race at the University of Pennsylvania Relay Carnival. held at Philadelphia. Here the team ran the race in the exceedingly fast time of 3:35.2. Coach Duncan ran his men at the Carnival in the following order: Steiger-walt, lead-off man; Robert Gregory, second; Ellis Paulin, third; and Jimmy Martin, anchor man. rite next meet in which the team participated was the New Jersey Relay Championship Track Meet, held in the Kearny High Stadium at Kearny. The state record for the one mile relay was formerly held by Princeton with the time of 3 47. Our relay team won the meet, lowering the state record to 3145. One Hundred Thirty-two THE s93n WEATHER VANE TRACK ON account of the new board track which was erected this spring on the Washington campus, the track team was able to start practice earlier this year than before. About ten of the fellows started practice early in February, running around the Washington School block. I he first meet of the year was an indoor meet at Newark, where Paulin took second place. When the wooden track was finished, about sixty-five started training. Before the interscholastic meets Coach Duncan held two inter-team meets which created considerable interest in the school. About the first week of April the team abandoned the board track and started practice over at Recreation Field. On April 14 the team held its first dual meet when it met Columbia. Although Westfield lost the meet, the team made a good showing. The third meet in which Westfield was represented was the Pennsylvania Relay Carnival. Our relay team, made up of Gregory, Martin, Messersmith, and Young, took second place in a fast race. The second dual meet of the year, held on May 6 with Roselle Park, was won by Westfield 48—38. ()n May 9 a number of Westfield trackmen entered an invitation meet in Newark. Our team placed third in a field of fifteen schools. One mitiri'il Thirty-three THE 1931 WEATHER VANE 4£ is? BASEBALL The 1931 baseball season got under way the first week in April when a squad of about fifty fellows responded to Coach Johnson’s call for candidates. This was the largest group that has turned out for several years, and the number had to be cut down in order to make a more workable squad. Although six lettermen. Captain Blank. Wright, Waring, Orr, Banyasz, and I xjwis are back on the team this year. Orr is the only one who is playing regularly the position he held last year. At the time of writing, the lettermen have not shown the strength which they should give to the team, but it is hoped that they will show an improvement. The team's bad start was in a large part due to the fact that the season was unfortunately opened with two very strong Class A teams, and also because Captain Blank fell and injured his leg while chasing a fly in the first game. Carl will be back for the fourth game; and as he has always been a source of inspiration and confidence in the past, it is expected that the season will end fairly satisfactorily. One Hundred Thirty-four THE 3931 WEATHER VANE ts? TENNIS The 11)31 tennis team started off the season in championship style, winning 5—o victories over Cranford. Summit. Glen Ridge, and Somerville, and a 4—1 victory over Bound Brook. The victory over Summit marks the first time in four years in which Westfield has defeated the State Champions. In defeating Summit. Westfield has overcome its biggest stumbling block in the way of an undefeated season, since Summit was the only victor over our team last season. About fifteen fellows reported for practice at the first of the season, and of these Captain Merry, Johnson. Pertain, Brownell. Howell. I’orst. and Donaldson have played in varsity matches. Merry, Johnson, and Howell have been placing 'ingles, with Merry and Johnson, Pertain and Porst, and Brownell and Donaldson playing doubles. This year's team is being coached by Mr. Adams with George Peters as its manager. Regular practice has been held at the Westfield Tennis Club. The schedule this year includes twelve matches, as follows: Cranford, Summit. Glen Ridge, Somerville, Bound Brook. Hillside. North Plainfield. Cranford. Morristown. Roselle, and Columbia. A successful season is expected; and if the team wins all its remaining matches. Coach Duncan will enter it in both the State Tournament and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic matches. (hn' Hundred Thirty-fire 4SI THE WEATHER VANE -13? Tiie problem which compilers of the Annual have at present to discuss is: What was Greek humor? No trace of Greek reading matter has yet been found capable of provoking a laugh from the editors. This is so principally because of the quality, not the quantity, of the humor. The Greeks wrote comedies, but their object was the criticism of prominent citizens. This sort of humor would be appreciated only by Sophomores. This low type of humor probably led to the downfall of the Greeks. While they were serious, they prospered: but laughing, died. In our school humor, as portrayed in the Weather Vane, a definite trace of the Greeks may be found. It is rumored that the joke editors heretofore have spent their summer vacation scouring the ruins of the Parthenon for jokes with a sufficiently lengthy pedigree to appeal to the sophotnoric tastes of the underclass, men. However, in this issue of the Annual, it is our endeavor to confine our humor to that of senior interest in the practically vain hope of educating the wayward and humorless underclassmen. One Hundred Thirty-six THE 1931 WEATHER VANE -)3f CALENDAR March 21—Sprig has cub. March 25—When Eleanor Loomis laughs, Mr. Gesner refuses to teach. March 27—The underclassmen cease to use the front door. March 31—Lee Waring becomes domestic by cutting his fingers on a can of peas. April 1—Just another fool’s day. April 2— John Diefenbaeh is seen taking home some books. April 6—Lois's tonsils are Waring hard and have to be taken out. April 14—Seniors take naps on the front steps. April 75—Thanks to Case and Hall, the school is filled with a lovely odor. April 15—A new addition to our faculty arrives, Diana Jane Duncan. Bill Bryant will have to wait only seventeen more years. April 16—No French marks on the report cards. One more week of grace. April 17—Eddy's Ford is seen at home for a change. April 18—Miss Foutz gives Miss Swift a bloody nose. April 18—A great number of the South Orange girls fall for Mac” Wright’s winning smile. Be careful, Mac! April 19—A delegation of Westfield boys drive to South Orange. April 20—Another delegation leaves for South Orange. April 21—Bunney Evans is stopped in Maplewood for smiling at a policeman. April 22—Again fragrant odors come forth from the chemistry lab. during the second period. May 8—Miss Bordner (at end of period) : “Now is there anything else important?” Voice— Just the bell. May 11—The following inscription was seen on the blackboard in Miss Bordner’s room: “Sally Darling, “Let me hear from you because even if your love has died with absence and 1 may be left more desolate when I do. my thoughts have been all for you and 1 beg that my doubts lx- ended. “Sugar Dumpling Andy” May 11—Louis Struble asserts in fifth period English Class that he is not afraid of love. HI],I, stii.es The teacher stared, the pupils gaped. The room was in a daze The day that Bill arrived on time And ceased bis tardy ways. One Hundred Thirly-eight THE u93i WEATHER VANE 3 Dorothy Beardsley (at hairdresser's): I read in a beauty culture magazine that boys like a girl's hair to smell sweet. No more vinegar rinses lor me! Mr. Rogers: 1 made bread only once and then I kneaded it.” Both ways, Mr. Rogers? Bill Benson to Miss Howard: Are you going to the Prom? Miss Howard: No. Bill (sighing): Then my last chance is gone. There was a girl who never knew Just why she wasn't charming. But Listerine she’d never seen So Fate her breath was harming. Mrs. Phillips (on entering a room and seeing Miss Bordner reading): “My, but you have a pleased expression on your face!” Miss Bordner (innocently): Yes, I'm reading something I wrote.” Mr. Rogers (at the Ceramics Exposition): 1 don't think we'll have a chance to pick anything up to-day. Lou Struble has been called Mac Isaacs' shadow. Wallace: “Mac wants to know what she’s going to do without her shadow. Lou: She doesn’t need a shadow now. The sun isn't out.” TO 101 Dear den of deviltry, that lofty goal To which no one but Seniors dare aspire; How well that master devil heaps the coal. Pitch black and shiny on creative fire. HOT DOG MAXXIXO Hot Dog , he is a mighty thing; You see. he can both sleep and sing. A silver trumpet he can play And so he does both night and day. One Hundred Thirty-nine THE 1931 WEATHEM VANE a= =- — = -■ ’ —-i When graduation time comes around, those who have successfully completed the course of study with a yearly average of 85 out of a possible too made, are invited to a house party held annually at the professor’s beautiful, stately, and majestic chateau on the shores of the sky-blue waters of Lake Champagne. This is the professor’s country “institution” and combines the simplicity of line exemplified in Sing Sing with the classic beauty of Buckingham Palace. During their stay here, the students celebrate their successful escape from college by undertaking a stupendous course in parlor etiquette. This line of study involves such subjects as “How to recognize a well-coiled anchovy,” “Uses and misuses of peach ice-cream,” “The identification of caviare among the lesser varieties of buckshot,” “The balancing of a teacup is a matter of luck,” and, “Superiority of the [tea-knife.” In the midst of his discourse, three freshmen burst into the room. They fairly fell on the floor in their haste to enroll in Mr. Case’s educational nonpareil, the course in college life. Our professor became so engrossed in giving these freshmen their entrance examinations that he forgot us for a moment, and as my colleague was coming dangerously close to identifying a fork from the New Yorker, I deemed it advisable to conclude our interview. We had barely succeeded in tiptoeing out of the room after our hard day’s work, when our host was heard shouting our names, and soon he appeared, in hot pursuit, with the towel flying in the breeze. Just as he reached us, he fell, and knocked my feet out front underneath me. As I picked myself up, he remarked casually, “Just a little hangover from my dancing days in the Hi-Y.” He explained that he had caught tip to us in order to demonstrate to us his annex, a garage with a special model Ford roadster which he uses in his demonstration work in his second year course. We found this very interesting, especially a series of floodlights which are used to illuminate every detail and appliance of the car, and the framed testimonials from happy married men all over the country, with which the walls of the garage were hung. Now it became evident that we had used up as much time as our host could spare us, and so we left this great man ruminating. Just what he was ruminating over, we did not dare to ask. However, we were confident that he was mentally preparing some new feature for the course that has made him the most famous, or perhaps 1 should say notorious man in America today. Ken Houts. ’31 Howard Merritt, '31 One Hundred Forty-four