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

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Janies Faw Chess Club (Sec. 3. Treas. I,. French Club (2. 3. I): Slide Rule (3. See. I reas. 4): Sen- ior Play (4): Finance Com. (4); Senior Play Com. (4). Jim's ready wit and ingenuity, coupled with bis charming Southern drawl, cause him to be in great demand where con- versation nourishes. brilliant in bis studies, slightly bashful in respect to the opposite sex, and always sincere and Friendly Jim leaves a fine record behind him in Westfield high. Janet Fetzer Glee Club 2. 3. 4): French Club (2. 3, 4); Latin Club (3) ; Mask and Mime (4); Senior Play Coin. (1): Annual (4) . Janme wiih her blue eyes and dimples is a nice friend to have. She's not only a good yport and a neat dancer, but an excellent student as well. She loves old white shoes (theolder, the better). Jaiinie” likes all music but never fails to listen to Glen Gray. Frank Feely Catalyst Club (3. Pres. 4); Red Cross (2. Vice-Pres. 3, Treas. 4); Literary Club (4); Slide Rule Club (3. I): Academic Com. (2. 3. 4); Track (W2, W5, W4). Frank is a whiz at many things, especially American History, and no subject is loo hard for him. He's Mr. Johnson's right- hand man and is usually to be found either in 307 or on the track. H is skill at high jump- ing has won him many state titles. Jane Finck Art Club (2, 3. 4): Weather Vane (2, 3. 4): Prom (3): Hockey (3. I): Soccer (2. 3 -1); Christmas Play (4). Versatility is Finckie’s middle name. She can't decidewhethei to be an archeologist or an artist. In spite of her propen- sity for manufacturing puppets and knocking a hockey ball around, she manages to keep the As rolling in. Jane, bv the way. hobnobs with Llie celebrities at the Lyme art col- ony Jean Ferrax French Club (2. 3. Vice-Pres. I); Latin Club 2. 3); Slide Rule Club (I): Senior Play Com. (4). Our class is the lucky possessor of a first-class punner. On any provocation, she delights her many friends with her prowess in this field. She is equally proficient on the dance floor as out-of-doors. Both boys a ml girls think of Jean as a jolly companion and a good friend. Ida Louise Forster Art Club (2, 3); Collectors’ Club (2. 3): Kl Vteneo (3. 4); Library Council (2): Mask and Mime (1); Soccer (2). Ida Lou is the blonde so often seen “saimdering” here and there, delighting her many friends with her mischievous laugher. “Ides particular hob- by is taking notices around eighth period, especially to 215 Next year will probably find her following in her sister's footsteps at Packard Secretarial School. 25

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Ned Bosch er Ari Club (3, Vice-Pres. 1); Cat- alyst Club (3, I): German Evening (2 3, I); Latin Club (2); Slide Rule (4). Whenever we see a tan Ford couch whi zing up Kim Street, we can lie sure that Ned is behind the wheel. Incidentally, he has a habit of leaving the headlights on in broad day- light, Ned docs not find it necessary to wait for spring and the circus to show interest in Ferris wheels Marjorie EUdridge Art (4). Midge”, as she is betlei known to her friends, is a slender beauty with big brown eyes. She is very successful in keeping under cover all outside activity. We've managed to find out that she is scry much interested in California and red Auburn Speedsters. Incidentally Midge is a smooth dancer. Gladys Drew French Club (2, 3, I): Literary Club (I); Latin Club (3); Mask and Mime (2, 3); Senior Play (4); Annual (4). When Gladys looks pensive, it’s because of her innate longing for a widows peak—or that ideal spot Mountain Lake, el populus. Her favorite occupa- tion is caling raspberry ice cream cones ‘ with jitters, please”. Incidentally, she attrib- utes scholastic success (so she says) to lire carrots consumed before retiring William Engesser Chess Club (4); Spanish Club (3, Treas. 4): Golf (3, 4); Latin Club (2): Baseball (2); Senior Day ri It is a real pleasure to have the acquaintance ot dependable Bill. He is a studious fellow who deals only in high marks. He is one ol the class crooners and is especially good while on his way to Plain field on many Friday evenings. IFlata Dwyer trice Club (2. 3); Typists (4): Banner (4): Civic Com, (2): Prom (3); Pin and Ring Com. (4). Although ”Dcde says she pre- fers to go out with girls, “frankly” we think differently as she is usually occupied week- end evenings with other than the female sex. She is one of those peppy members of the Senior Class and has one of those rare smooth” personal- ities which makes her liked by everyone. John Ewing Catalyst Club (3, -f): German Evening (3, I): Latin Club (2); Slide Rule Club (4); Track (2. 3); Senior Day (4). When you see someone scooting around town on a bicycle and causing a great deal of trouble in traffic, you wil usually find it to be John. Studious and dependable, John is one of the serious members of the class and he also engages in lucra- tive work on the side. 24

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Warren Funk Rooum to his friends as ”). Wiin'cn , this reserved senioi indulges in a variety of activ- ities outside of school He is an a idem stamp collector, a hi cycle fan. horseback rider, and h noted For his ability as i rilleinan. I hen. as a side line, lu indulges in a hit of motor- cycle racing. In short, he seems Lo ns material from which mo ie actors arc made. Yvonne Gaston Civic Com. (I); Senior Pla (1); Annual (4); Mask and Mime Play. '1 clout see why— means the start of another argument be- tween Yvonne and Mr. Warnei to the eighth period American History class. She has quite definite ideas about most things. She doesn't like cold weather, baseball, or the plays of J. M. Barrie, and she likes Donald Duck, celery, dramatics Hal Kemp's orchestra, and dogs. Jack Gardner Catalyst Club (I): Forum (3); Football (3. J); Track (3), Christmas play (!). This six feet three inches of budding manhood is affection atcly termed class hahy Jack has proved Iris ability as a science student, and also as an athlete, being an outstanding member of the BM squad Iasi fall. His only oilier hueicsi seems to be a certain brunette in the Junior Class, Irvin Gelaret German Kveiling (2. 3): Fool ball (2, 4); Swimming fl). An authority on the Foreign Legion and ihe World War, Irvin is a regular Westfield football guard and an enthusi- astic radio man. Bud” collects Victrola records, breaks lab equipment with great profi- ciency. and drives Ins family's big La Salle Lo the consterna- tion of unwary pedestrians t hese facts arc known to all— but some of us seldom sec that careless smite and nonchalant air he saves for the fail sex. D orot h y Gask 31 il GJee Club (2); Senior Play (4): Baseball (3); Soccer (3): Vol- ley Ball (3): G.A.C. (I), This versatile young pianist and organist joined us last year from Tom’s River. Her win- ning personality has gained hci many friends and she has been known lo type more than one Senior Essay. Though she re- tains her interest in Tom’s River, we think her heart is at Colgate Dun Good friend Football (2. W3. V4); Basket- ball (2, W3, W4); Baseball (W2t W3. W4); Athletic Committee (I). Goodie , one of Lite class's great athletes, certainly has shown the coaches that one can train and still have a little night life. He can generally be found either on the football licld, basketball court, baseball diamond, or on upper Elm Street. Ealing is his main hobby despite ihe fact that his classmates have dubbed him a dreamer. 6