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

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HELEN CROCCO Spanish Club (4); Basketball (4); Hockey (4). Helen, an attractive girl with jet black hair and winning smile, is often seen at the roller skating rink. Helen likes baseball, and as for her romantic interest, it seems that she enjoys traveling to Plainfield. Helen is always ready to tease her friends and does not mind being teased by them. She desires to become an efficient private secretary. GWENDOLYN CURRIER French Club (2, 3); Weather Vane (3, 4); All-State Orchestra (4); Library Council (3); Finance Committee (5). A talented and enthusiastic 'cellist in the Westfield Symphony, All-State, and High School orchestras, Gwen has a questioning, alert mind that keeps her scholastic record high. 1 ike others of her classmates. Gwen likes to hike and play tennis, but we doubt that any equal her bicycle excursion to Connecticut. HELEN CROSS Art Club (4). Helen, who has been in Westfield only a few years, has already acquired many friends. She came to us from l leming-ton, a town which she thinks is very lovely. At lunch she entertains a group of friends by telling jokes. Helen prefers dancing to school work. This serious but extremely vivacious person likes motorcycling. She is also interested in reading but has little leisure time. VITO CUNICELLO Football (4). Vito, better known as “Chubby , is the scourge of the highways now that he has his driver’s license. That red Studebaker has a hit of pick up. in more ways than one, eh Chub! He was one of the mainstays of Mr. Johnson’s B squad. Although one of his main ambitions is to slip right through a class, it is said that he contemplates attending college. Chubby is a lot of fun and is liked by everyone who knows him. HELEN CUTTER Latin Club (2); Photoplay Club (2, 3); Red Cross Council (3, 4); Christmas Program (3, 4); German Evening (3); Literary Club (4). When she rushes around in her black Chevie , this slender blonde angel might more justifiably be called a speed demon, though those who really know Helen call her a grand girl. From her frequent attacks of laryngitis we’d say that there’s something speechless about Helen. BETTY DANNER Typing Club (2, 3, 4); Basketball (3, 4 ; Glee Club (3). Betty reminds us of Texas sunshine, with her golden blonde hair and soft Southern accents. She manages t« • find friends wherever she goes. They tell us that the fraternity pin she wears comes from a friend in Purdue. Capable and business-like, Betty promises to be the type of secretary who offers dependability along with more decorative qualities. twenty-three

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ALICE COLMER Photoplay Club (3); Glee Club (3, 4); Academic Committee (4); Choir (4). This amiable jitterbug has more outside interests than her French poodle has fleas. Besides attempting golf now and then, Dot is known for her craving for cinema. Football, music, and reading the latest best sellers follow in quick order, and, of course, there is her recent leaning toward the stage—or didn’t you know? LENA COWIE Art Club (2, 3, 4); Mask and Mime (2); French Club (3, 4); Latin Club (4); Weather Vane (2, 3 Associate Editor 4). Dark-haired Lena of the shy but charming personality enjoys all phases of creative activity. One of Mr. Ivan-owski’s art students, Lena is also greatly interested in high-school art work. An associate editor of the Weather Vane, Lena has contributed illustrations, poems, cover designs and stories to its pages. CEORCE CONKLINC It is surprising to us that George, having an excellent sense of humor and being a good sport, is not more aggressive. His intense shyness prevents him from showing his real interest in sports. A few of the boys who are his particular friends find him most amiable, but his one and only girl friend is his Ford, in which he drives up and down Broad Street singing Oh, Lottie, Lassie . CHARLES CRANDALL Track (2, 3, 4); Civic Committee (4); Slide Rule Club (4); Red Cross Council (3). When it comes to running to, for, or away from, Charlie is a star of the first magnitude. He is also a master of the slide rule and can do algebra, trigonometry and physics in eight-minute periods. He calls himself a cynic and a gentleman—a pseudo-cynic, but at all times a gentleman. HARRY CORNWALL Football (2); Athletic Council (3, 4); Track Manager (2, 3, W4); Track (4); Slide Rule Club (3); Catalyst Club (3, 4). Harry appreciates a joke. Maybe that's why he bowls for the Hi Y. He is extremely popular and blessed with unusual executive ability. He has been driving his Chevrolet for so long that it has become a part of the Cornwall personality . For latest sidelights on school problems, sec Harry. IRIS CRAWFORD Hockey (2); Cheer Squad (2, 3, 4); Baseball (2); G.A.C. (3); Basketball (3); Badminton (3); Senior Play (4); Red Cross Council (4). One of our most promising theatrical personalities and a peppy cheer leader, I is admired by all. She is always bubbling over with fun and enthusiasm. This is probably the reason she has scores of friends and is so often seen in that blue Chevy”. twenty-two

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DOROTHY DEAL Mask and Mime (2, 3. 4); French Club (2. 3); Gym Program (3): Literary Club (3. 4); Library Council (4). Dot is a girl of ideas. Her merry brown eyes arc continually sparkling with some new thought for a party or a crazy hat. She is well acquainted with the domestic arts and can sew and ciMik equally well. Her spare moments are spent in finding new diets and writing rhymes. MARCARET DEAN Mask and Mime (2, 3. 4); Weather Vane (2. 4); French Club (2, 3, 4); Hockey (2); Soccer (2); Red Cross (3, 4 ; Nominating Committee (3, 4); Annual (4). Super-scholar, author, and playwright is Dcanie , master of all trades, jack of none. As a side line, she delights in Winchctling down the smallest due. Dcanie produces a pleasant chuckle and very dry humor. She has a low voice which makes what she says mysterious. JOHN DEAS Solemn Sam , as John is called by his intimate friends because lie is so unobtrusive, has won an enviable reputation as a roller-skater. During the summer, Seaside Heights was the scene of his activities, while now his interests center around Roselle. Now and then he vents energy on a hot trumpet, but neither music nor skating can compete with his interest in the C. M. T. C. and his hope for a career in aviation. MARJORIE de FOREST French Club (2, 3, 4); Mask and Mime (2, 3, 4); Finance Committee ), 4); Music Festival (2): Glee Club (2). Tall. dark, and sophisticated, Midge is one of our most attractive and popular seniors. This jitterbug beats it out surrounded by male admirers. Since she's well liked by both sexes, there is always heavy trallic around her house. She is wise and witty; she has brains and beauty. HELEN DEITZ Literary Club (3, 4); Forum (3, 4); Gym Program (5, 4); Latin C lub (4); Library Council (4). Playing the piano, presiding over the Literary Club, and debating in the Forum arc only a few of the many activities Helen engages in. To be on the honor roll and still keep up with our mad social whirl is an accomplishment which is easy for her. Helen is also interested in opera music. CHARLES DOERRER Football (2. 3); Track (2, 3); Golf (2); Slide Rule Club 3). A ready laugh and a genial smile announce this handsome senior. Although Hud is quite big he seems to enjoy the so called ' little things in life and is a Romeo. He is known for his humor, but his serious moments bring fine results. A promising football career was halted when he sustained an injury during one of last season’s games. twenty-four