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

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EDYTHE BELL Library Council (4); Photoplay Club (4); Basketball (4); Mask and Mime Club (4). The girl with the Pepsodent smile— that’s Edie. Though F.dythc played junipropc and hopsc atch with the present senior class when they were young, she emigrated to Georgia, just long enough to pick up the slow, graceful. Southern movements that suit her tall, blonde build so well. Edie loves a good joke, even if it’s or. her. EDWARD BICKEL Band (4). I d is a new member of the Senior Class. He came from Pennsylvania where he attended the Upper Darby High School. There he was especially interested in the band. He plays a saxophone and is an active member of the Cornhuskers. Ed is often seen driving about in a gray Oldsmobile and is quite willing to act as a chauffeur for anyone desiring a ride. SHIRLEY BINCLE Typing Club (J, 4); Annual (4). Although Shirley is one of the quietest members of 101. her friends tell us she is noted for her gay wit, her grand sense of humor, and .• helping hand for her friends. This future secretary may be seen almost any afternoon in 113 working away on a typewriter, l or some reason Shirley seemed to have trouble getting her journalism assignment in on time. GEORCE BORNKESSEL When good-natured, fun-loving George sits quietly meditating in 101. he may be imagining himself upon the Spanish Main, for he is quite a seaman and has a nice boat. At present he is a member of the Naval Reserve and expects to attend the New York State Merchant Marine School next year. Although sailors are said to have a lass in every port, this six-footer prefers Rahway girls. OLYMPIA BRACUTO Hockey (2, 3, 4); Baseball (2); Gym Program (2); Soccer (3); Basketball (3); Spanish Club (3, 4). Independent, witty, friendly, sincere, carefree, and gay are adjectives which suit Olympia. Although Limp is a well-known day dreamer, she has made a name for herself in sports. Her ambition is to become a nurse, and she works hard to achieve it. She admits that West Orange gentlemen are grand, but she receives letters from Plainfield. SAMUEL BRAXTON Basketball (2, 3); Football (4); Baseball (4). Sam, known to all his friends as just Buster,” has been a fine basketball player for several years. He has a grand sense of humor w'hich has helped win him many dear friends. He also excels at table tennis. Outside school, Sam likes dancing, possessing a peculiar yet delightful technique all his own. Inside school he charters with his cronies. nineteen

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MARJORIE BARTHOLOMEW Mask and Mime (3); All-State Orchestra (3, 4); Gym Program (3). Margie’s Southern hospitality has won her many friends. She has obtained the goal desired by every school musician, the All-State Orchestra in which she has played violin for two years. She is also an excellent saxophone player in our famous band. She and her twin can be recognized by their hair of Titian” tint, which they dress distinctively. MARTHA BARTHOLOMEW All-State Orchestra (2). Martha is a good-looking Southerner who is often mistaken for her twin sister. She plays the mellophonc in the Band excellently. She was also in the All-State Orchestra, playing 'cello. Good at athletics, she also likes art. Martha is quiet, but she succeeds in whatever she attempts. She is a girl worth knowing, who is highly individual and docs not dress like her twin. TRUEMAN BARTRAM French Club (2); Football (3); Slide-Rule Club (3); Catalyst Club (4); Correspondence Committee Alfalfa,” farmer,” and Red Dog” are just a few of this tall, lean, red-haired New Flnglandcr's nick-names. Fie is really a fine fellow who has traveled over the United States by several methods, one of which is by freight. Fie is the original barn dance specialist, and he is said to be shy. CYNTHIA BASS Girls’ Sports (2, 3, 4); Program Committee (2); Homeroom Chairman (4). Cheerful, carefree, and lucky, Cynic” is a good sport about being kidded. This attractive damsel is queen of 101, excels in sports, and is a Dandy” dancer. Having disposed of the station wagon, she now spends her time losing everything, dodging her sister for borrowing clothes, and chauffeuring. Her friends are constantly wondering what she will do next. MARION BAUM German Evening (3, 4). Marion's dainty little figure would be submerged in the crowd were it not for her gleaming Titian locks. Her cheerful friendliness has made Marion more than welcome in Westfield High School. Indeed her only fault is occasional forgetfulness. Although merry as a grig this trim young lady is capable of hard work and ranks high in the German Department. By the way, where does she spend her afternoons? ROLAND BEDDOWS Band (2); French Club (3); Golf (3, 4); Finance Committee (4). In spite of his attempts to sleep through every class, Rollie” and well-bred” are synonymous except when he misses a good drive on the golf team. The Beau Brunimcll” of 101 is a composer and arranger, as well as an excellent drum and piano player. This jitterbug divides his tiint among Darby's, numerous girls, Gregory’s, and Lehigh. eighteen

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BEN BROWN Track (2). Although Ben is the sleepiest guy in good old W.H.S., he is one of the best mannered and most cooperative that can be found. Mrs. Kimball will miss his constant companionship next year. Under his taciturn expression lies an adequate sense of humor, the real secret of his popularity. If you want to see a good game of African golf, just ask Ben; he’ll be glad to oblige. ROBERT CAMPBELL Football (3): Swimming (3); Outdoor Track (3). Bub's beautiful waves cause awakenings of the green-eyed monster in feminine hearts. Prankish Bob is an authority on the West, having sojourned m California and caught salmon in Oregon, to say nothing of his having been a cow hand this side of the Rockies. Experience with the seamy side of life has made Bob feel that a college education pays. BETTY BROWN French Club (2. Secretary 3, 4i; S. A. T. Committee (2, 3, ( hairman 4); Catalyst Club (Secretary 4); Senior Play Ticket Committee, (4); Annual Chairman (4). A girl who aspires to grow 3 little, Betty is also one who needs a forty-eight hour day. Besides culling A’s from the tree of knowledge, she studies music, participates in countless school activities, and devotes much time to photography, her hobby CATHERINE CARTER Baseball (2); Basketball (2, 3. 4); Volley Ball (2, 3); French Club (2, 3. 4); Badminton (2); Hockey (3); Archery (4); Senior Play Ticket Committee (4). Quips and cranks and wanton wiles plus an infectious laugh endear Kay to her classmates. The Dartmouth Winter C. arnival and an appendectomy were important events in an already crowded year. Kay’s friends talk about a remarkable system . We wonder what it is. don’t you? JACK CAMP Football (2. 3, 4); Track (2, 3); Spanish Club (2); Golf (2,3). Jack, who loves to camp on Coleman Place, has turned his hand to the gridiron, the golf course, and the bonding alleys with much success. Although his marks testify to his conscientious attempt in school svork, his memory for jokes seems to be his forte. We wonder where Jack ever found that Clark Gable smile? It certainly registers with femmes”. FRANK CASTILICIA Academic Committee (4). Forced to leave school in early spring to go to live in Florida, Frank was missed by his many friends. Merryeyed, wavy-haired Frank spent a great deal of time at the Y attempting to become a master bowler and ping-pong player. Although unable to participate in extra-curricular activities, Frank had a likeable personality and was a real asset to the class of ’39. twenty