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

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MARY BIANCO Basketball (2, 3. 4) ; Badminton (2); Volleyball (.1); Hi’s Eye (4V, Paddle Tennis (3). Although she appears to l c rather quiet hi school, Man is really a (unloving girl—as you might be able to gues from one glimpse of her smile and the twinkle in her eye. She thinks being a cub reporter for the Hi's Eye is lots of fun. and her pleasing man ner, which is a prerequisite for being a good reporter, is of great help. NED BINGHAM French Club 2, 3. 4); Catalyst Club (2, 3, 4); Forum Club (3. 4). Among the members « f the Senior Class you will find, according »«• the bulletins, the greatest chef in the world, although his experience has been limited to Forum and Voting People's suppers and all kinds of picnic-'. Others of his interests include dancing and hiking, and wc all know Ned's deep baritone voice, that huso ably contributed to assembly programs. ROLLA BLANCHARD French Club 2. 3); Cheer Squad (2. 3, I); Track (3. 4); Slide Rule Club (4); Archaeological Society (2, 3). Frank and physics may not always agree, but he and Jayne usually do. One of our premier cheerleaders, lie kept u- pep| rd up all through out three rather discouraging football seasons. Being small and fast, he i- an excellent support in the relay portion of our track team, and lias helped us to victory more than once. ISABEL BLOUNT Fencing (2. 3. 4); Art Club (2. Secretary 3, 4 ; French Club (2, 3); Mask and Mime 2); Literary Club (4); Gym Program (2, 3, 4). Twinkling brown eyes and an infectious smile characterize our capable Issie. Give her a paint brush or anything else in that line and watch her go to work! Another one of her strong points is fencing; -lie’s one of the school's best in the sport and lie of our most friendly, personable girls. WILLIAM BOWEN French Club (2, 3. 4); Tennis (2, 3, 4); Football (2, 3); Cheer Squad (4). Red Cross Treasurer (2. 3, 4). Senior Huy (4 , Class Treasurer (2); Chorus (2, 4). A terror of the highways. Bill can't understand why he can’t get more than thirteen people in his car. Bill gained the name “Rugged by not wearing a sweater until Christmas. Judging from his handling of our money, we predict his financial -uc-cess in the future. RUSSELL BRIANT Rus i- the quiet, thinking type of lad. He always thinks a question through before he answers; when he does, the reply i- generally apt to be correct. During the year he astounded his English class with his high vocabulary rating. If you can ever manage to get into ,i conversation with him, that t . if “Al doesn't beat you ii you will find that he knows a great deal about almost everything. SHIRLEY PENISTON—Cutest—DICK BERRY Page Nineteen

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BETTY BEEKMAN Forum (2, 3. 4;; Library Council (2, Treasurer 3, President 4); Gym Program (3); Literary Club (4); Annual. Always amusing everybody, this ‘'swell gal who loves dancing, skating, driving, etc., according to Hob Acltard, is envied by many for her pert little nose. Hetty lias charity for all and love for a certain Minor. She presides gracefully at those family teas for which the library goes in so strenuously. JANE BELL French Club (2, 3); Mask and Mime (2. 3. 4); Latin Club (3, 4); Athletics (2. 3. 4); Forum (4); Literary Club (4); Gym Program (2. 3, 4); Senior Play; Annual. Long Island summers make a sailor of Jane. Through her attempt t swim and sail at the same time she became a newspaper heroine. Friends appreciate the generous use ( her car and her sense of humor. Ask her how to plan a Forum Dinner. DORRIS BENSE Collectors’ Club (2, 3. 4); Gym Pro-gram (2, 3); Photoplay Club (4); G. A. C. (4); Basketball (2. 3); Hockey (2. 3. 4); Baseball (2, 3); Horseshoes (2, 3). This ardent sport fan can always be spotted at every game all year round, whether it In football, basketball, or anything else. She herself is active in girls’ athletics and has made all the blue and white teams. However, not at all one-sided, she’s an ace on songs and ‘‘cute’’ jokes. DICK BERRY Vice-President (3); Football Manager (2, 3. V4); Swimming Team (2. 3. V4), Track 3. ’4); French Club (2. 3); Mask and Mime (2); Senior Play (4). This handsome football manager has a definite way with certain sophomores. Dick, who was class officer last year, has helped Westfield on to victory more than once on our track and swimming team.'. He came to us from Cranford in our sophomore yc.u and made an immediate lot. WILLIAM BERRYMAN Mar-k ami Mime (2, 3. Treas. 4) ; Hand (2. 3. 4); Orchestra (2. 3. 4); Senior Play (4); Choir (3); N. J. All State Chorus (2) ; Mask and Mime Plays (2. 3, 4). “Romeo” Berryman is an accomplished musician, a versatile actor, and an amateur chemist. When one walks past the Band Room and hears the girls giggle, he knows Bill is there. Hot lick.'” shattering the air are also u u ally indicative of Bill s presence behind a trumpet. DICK BEST Band (2. 3. 4); Choir (2); Catalyst Club (4); Saracens (3. 4 ; German Evening (2, 3, 4). Our Cranberry Lake advocate has un-cxpcctedly blossomed out this year as a super jitterbug. Talented in the mu-Meal line, Dick can play anything fmm a baritone to a guitar. This long, lean, and lanky youth with the Grecian nose is quiet, but delights his friends now and then with bursts of excellent subtle humor. BARBARA PILLING— ( Looking—DICK BERRY Page Eighteen

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PAT CAVANAGH—Most Determined—BOB GEJST GERARD BROWN Intramural Basketball (3); Homeroom Treasurer (4). (Jerry came to Westfield only a year ago, hut already has made quite • I t of friends. Flying is hr favorite pa-.tunc and he i the proud holder of .1 solo pilot's license. 11 is keen liking for goring, especially Mae. i very evident. Perhaps those wings will soon he transferred from Brownie s lapel to that of this fetching blonde. HARDING BROWN Mask and Mime 3. 4); French Club (3); Junior Prom Committee; Track (3. 4). Hi's Eye (News Editor 3. Kdiior-in-Chicf 4); Slide Rule Club (4); Wrestling (4). Harding soon became j popular in Westfield for his wit and humor please everyone. This Journalist has shown ability in no less than four sports track, basketball, touch football, and wrestling. On several occasions he may also be seen at his favorite night s|K»t, The Meadowbrook. JOHN BROWN Latin Club (2); Hand (2. 3. 4); Spanish Club (2, 3); Cheer Squad (2): Senior Play Cast (4); Mask and Mime (4); Slide Rule Club (4). Call for a taxi. Yes. the apologetic cab driver of the Senior Play was John Brown, lie is also an interested band member. Much of his time is spent plugging away at chemistry and physics, and he may also be seen de vnuring hamburgers at the Excellent. BOB BRUNNER Radio Club (2). Track (2. 3). ata lyst Club (3); Civic Committee (3); Finance Committee (4); German Evening (3. 4). Slide Rule Club (4). With a flashy smile Bluebeard, the sophomore vamjier, is one of Mr. Shateriau's proteges. Moc. the b ;• who has a system of English shorthand, has a preference for how ties. This rare fellow i lightfooted, dimpl cd and brown eyed and has easy access to diamond solitaires. CAROL BYERS French Club (2. 3. 4); Art Club (2. 3. 4); Catalyst Club (3, 4); Gym Program (2. 3. 4); Mask and Mime (3, 4); Collectors Club (3, 4); Annual; Senior Play Committee. This bhmde artist thrives on poster contests and Fourth I-akc. She plans t be a second Schiaparelli, and we predict success for her. Cared is fond • f golf, bowling, and bridge. This energetic and articulate Annual standby plans to attend Syracuse University to study art. ADA BYRNES French Club (2, 3); Hockey (4); Volleyball (2); Typing Club (3); Baseball (3); Senior Play Committee (4). Ada Byrnes, who looks serious, but isn't always, is a staunch member of the Typing and French Clubs. She has an excellent business head and is tops in mathematics. As for her French, we think she could compete with a daughter of France! Besides her admirable academic accomplishments, Ada is dependable, sincere, and very friendly. Page Twenty