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

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Eleanore C, Bense French Club 2. 3): I.atin Clui» (2. 3): Senior Play l): An nual (I). Benny is a dm k eyed stu- dious person. Her thoughts and inlerests are confined in just a feu people. She says and does little in the presence of others, but is highly entertaining among her close friends and is as well liked by her teachers as by fellow students. Her main ambition is to drive. Charles Bingham Football (3), Charles is the tall blond lad who is causing many heart breaks in Cranford these days. ve hear. Fie is quiet about school, Imi lie and a certain red-head arc the bane of Mi Johnson’s existence in fourth period. He is a good scout in more wavs than one. When yon have a mouse in your bed- room. send for Charles who will come with the family bow and arrows to dispatch it, Fred Best Band (2, 3, 4): Orchestra (3, -Ti: Civic Committee (I); Sen- ior Play (4). Fred is a nautical-minded youth w ho owns his own racing crafts, and thoroughly enjoys sailing the blue. During school semesters lie acts as the mam- stay of the band, though wc don’t know just how he man- ages both the horn and Alice Jean at the same time. Daniel Bliwise Baseball {2. 3. 1). Although Dan looks prelcr- naitirallv wise behind those spectacles, those long-lashed blue eyes flash fire when he is engaged in combat with Alvin C.ordts. much to Miss Bordner's tlismav. Dan’s dependability as a baseball pitcher is a big asset to the Leant, for he surely can twirl that ball superbly. As Dan has a penchant for return- ing to Mountainside before school is over, his blue slips keen teachers in a fret. Edith Beyer French Club (2. 3, 4); Latin (2); Mask and Mime (2, 3); Hockey (3): Soccer (3). F.dic” is a staunch Princeton and Pingry rooter and woe be- tide anyone’s saving a word against either of these institit - tiems of learning! She is inter- ested in aviation and dramat- ics, her favorites of the stage being Katharine Cornell, Bur gess Meredith, and Helen Hayes. Wellesley will claim Edith this fall, if all goes well. Mildred Blount French Club f3, I): Mask and Mime 3, 1); Senior Plav Commit tee (1); Annual (4); Physical Education Pageant (3); Red Cross Council (2). “Millie” is the small, dark, pixie type of girl: as peppy as she is tiny. She has a fine sense of humor and loves to laugh. Her small freckled nose is often wrinkled up in hilarious gig- gles. “Millie”, wc hear, is an- other one interested in that unusually popular town of Cr a nforcl. 16

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Mildred Backus French Club (3, 1): Latin Club (4); Orchestra (3, 4); Base- ball (4). Mildred lias high ambitions as she is headed for Mount Hoi yoke. With her high marks she certainly ought to succeed. She's an avid student of Vergil and is particularly active in the Latin Club. The orchestra will lose one of its best cellists at her graduation. Though she has been here only two years, she has made many friends. William Bass Football (2, 3, Wl); Track (2, 3. 4). Chief”, the one hundred and twenty-eight pound sack of dynamite, proved his mettle by starring on the gridiron this season. This nifty dancer is one of the few boys who have not succumbed lo the attrac- tions of the fair sex, For any- one who desires to hear Clem entitle” played and sung as it ought to be, we strongly recom- mend “Chief”. Doras Bailey French Club (3, 4); Collectors Club (4); Athletic Associa- tion Council (2); Annual (4). To most of our class “Dome” is practically a stranger, but wc who know her think she’s grand. This unassuming per- son who laments the fact that economics is so haul, manages to pull through with an A. Dorrie captures hearts and it is hard to tell whether Princeton or LL of I . leads with her. Doris Beecher Glee Club (4): Literary Club (4): Mask and Mime (4); Finance Committee (4); Mas ketball (4): Hockey (1). Pep, vim, and vigor. That’s Doris. She stepped inside the portals of dear old Westfield High last September feeling :i bit strange, but her come- hither” smile and attractive personality have gained liei many friends. Out' only regret was that she had not conic to Westfield sooner. Priscilla Barnes Art Club (2, 3): F.l A teneo (2); Mask and Mime (I). 'The last word in sophistication, Priscilla always wears the very latest Paris fashions, and she makes them herself in styles and lines verv becoming to he» titian coloring. “Ibis” plans to stuilv fashion designing, ami hopes to include one year in Paris. She is reputed the flirt of the fourth period physics class, but then she is the only girk Dorothy Bell Ait Club (2, 3): French Club (2. 3, 4); Library Council (2, 3, 4); Prom Com. (3); Sen mi Day 4); Annual (I). The exploits of the Old Cal Tinker and her numerous progeny, frequent adventures with camping equipment in the wild and woolly, and antici jutted enjoyment of the Dili versity of North Carolina, oiler Dot a ride range of exciting conversation interspersed with giggles. 15

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Ernestine Eohl Forum (4): German (2, 3, 4); Red Cross ('2, 3, 4); French Club (2. 3): Weather Vane (2, 3, 4); Prom (3). “Ernie is one of the besL liked girls of I he class of ’36 despite her statute or lack of it! Her artistic talents are the envy of many of her friends as was her success this year on the cheer squad At present she seems to think highly oi a cer- tain ' Sweet” young man. Barbara Bostwick Spanish Club (2. 3. Vice-pres- ident 1): Hi s Eye (3. I): Red Cross (4): French Club 3. I); Annual (I); Senior Plav W- Tall. blonde and peppy, Bobs” is not unjustly known as “class tease . She is always ready and very willing to help in every way, however, and her cheerful disposition and attrac- tive smile make her everybody's friend. It has been mooted about that “Bobs lias a de- cided preference tor Scandi- navians. Wilbur Bofjart Photographic Society (4): Fi- nance (3). Wilbur likes to hike, but if a horse is handy, he prefers to ride. “Willie is quite a pho- tographic bug and spends some time at the railroad, hoping to get a picture of the Royal Blue” as she whizzes by. In- cidental! v Wilbur is co-editor of the “Post-.Script , one of the largest amateur periodicals in the country. Carol Bowden French Club r'2. 3. I): Latin Club (2, 3, 1); (.lee Club 2. 3, I); Weather Vane (3. 1). Senior Play (4); Annual (Ip Carol is either secretary or treasurer of most of the organi- zations to which she belongs and is famous for her untiring capacity for work. This prom incut member of the All Stale Chorus has a dreamy look in her eves from looking into the “Coles1' and wondering whether the post man has come. A dele Sons all Every morning, rain or shine, flood or blizzard, Adelc may be seen tripping merrily through the park on her way to school. A dele's ari independent miss who assumes an air of indif ference to conceal a very genu iuc concern for people and things. It is true, however, that she does her homework only when she is in the mood for ft. Bayonne has special sig- nificance in A dele's life. Jean Bowen French Club f2, 3. 4); Orches- tra »2u Wcathei Vane (4): Annual (4); German (3, 4): Senior Play (-!). “Bowie” is i he girl on whom inert on the bleachers showered nickels without demanding am “Weather Vane candy. Al- ways ready for everything and anything, in or out of school “Bowie” has many friends and admirers, her most ardent ad mirer residing in Plainfield. Jean is happiest with a sail- boat at her disposal. 17