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

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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

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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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JANET MARKS—Most Suave—ALLAN CARTTER JEANETTE CAMERON ('.iris' Sports (2, 3. 4); Mask and Mime (2. 3); French Club (2, 3); Red Cross Council (2. 3, 4); Gym Program (2); C.. A. C. (3). Although she is a skier of some note, “falsie” possesses a touch of the do-mestic. too, which can easily be proved by sampling one of her delicious cakes. She is the quiet, retiring type as evidenced in class, but such things are often deceiving. ROGER CARROLL Football (2. 3. 4): Track (2, 3); Wrestling (4); Junior Prom Committee (3); Senior Play Committee (4). Although an athlete and a student, Roger has no talent for dancing. He is the swell pal type that sticks by you no matter what happens. “Rog” has been a staunch supporter of the football team for three years and this year he has gone places in the Wrestling Club. PAT CARDILLO RUTH CARLSON French Club «2. 3. 4); Mask and Mime 2. 3, 4 : Gym Program (3, 4): Hi's Eye (3, 4); Choir 3. 4). S. A. T. Urivr (3. 4); Senior Play Committee. Smiling, black-haired “Pat” is one of the mainstays of the Hi's Eye. She is always ready with good ideas ami helpful suggestions, and tin- fact makes her ever popular. Pat has a natural gift for teaching children, and we know she will succeed in this line. ALLEN CARTTER Football (2. 3. 4); Track Manager (2. 3. 4); Latin Club (2. 3. 4); Civic Committee (2, 3); Catalyst Club (Vice-Pres. 3, Treas. 4); Junior Prom Committee (3). Big AI can often be seen with a pile of bulletins. His talents seem mainly athletic, bin there has been too much comj etition in football to give him a chance. His winter si »rt is bowling. Much of Al's time is taken up with Hi-V activities. Girls' S|M»rts (3, 4). Ruth Carlson’s forte i- tennis - and she has made the tennis team for two cars in succession. She's also interested in bowling, swimming, and dancing. Ruth is the “cool, calm, and collected” type, but sh? isn't langin' The first clue to her personality i her sincere smile. Her friendliness and her rich, pleasant v i:e contribute toward making her an interesting person to know. PAT CAVANAGH French Club (2. 3. 4 ; Latin Club 2. 3. 4); Mask and Mime (2. 3. 4); ('.iris' Sports (2. 3, 4); Finance Committee (3); Senior Play Committee ( I); Annual. The girl for whom “Chatterbox must have been written has enriched several languages with words of her own invention, but she manages to be on the Honor Roll every month. Practically a necessity on a dull day. Patty also excels in many spoils, such as swimming and tennis. Page Twenty-one