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

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ALFRED CONNELLEE Football 3. W4); Baseball (2. 3. V4): Athletic Council 3. 4); Intramural Basketball (3. 4). Wrestling (4). Our smiling center, the backTxmc « f the football team, i also part f the backbone of the senior class. , | not only a mathematical wizard, but also an expert in physics. He plays an excellent Romeo to Edie's Juliet, and he'- always on hand when her gray Plymouth metis a push. JUNE CONRAD German Evening i2. 3, 4); Girls’ Sports (2. 3. 4); Glee Club (2 . Band (3, t . Choir (4): G. A. C. (41. Red Ci' s Council 2, 3, 4 . Always ready to talk is June, whose particular interests are athletics, music, and Maine. June is also ready to travel, and according to her the most interesting school trips are taken by the baud via New York. Doanc College. .Nebraska, will be her future Alma Mater. ALLAN COOK Track Manager (2. 3. 4); Latin Club (2, 3); Forum (3. 4); Weather Vane (Business Manager 2, 3, 4); German Evening (2. 3. 4). Community Fair (3 . ProprrU termed professor ' by his .nliuiiing classmates. Allan has become a school celebrity. Me can dish •nit more astronomical facts and German dates than a stack of encyclopedias. When he isn't bu-y watching the stars, he divides hi' time between two im-l oitant jobs—literary and athletic. EDITH JOHANSEN—Most Versatile—EDMUND CRANCH HOWARD COURTNEY Spanish Club (2, 3). Finance Committee (4); Civic Committee (3). Howard's green fiuick is familiar tn all his friends as a convenient taxi. He has shown his ability at leadership by being elected to the presidency of the local Epworth League. He has enrolled in Lehigh University, and we see success ahead for him in mathematics. His interest ill our pretty, prize winning artist is very evident. EDMUND CRANCH Baseball (2, 3. 4): Academic Committee (2); Spanish Club (2. 3, Treasurer 4); Band (2. 3, 4); Red Cross (2. 3. 4). Because of his famous hair cut' Big Ed” or Hamrod” is also known .»' Fuzzy.” 'Hus musical boy i a second Harry James on the trumpet and just this year revealed himself a' a vocal discovery. Although Ed seems slow, that W canu- from sjwedy work on the baseball diamond. JOHN CRAWFORD Athletic Council (31: German Evening (3. 4). John i' a kind of Scotch non-conformist. h r it is certainly hard to get him t keep his coat in a locker or do other customary things. He has a passion for bacteriology and allied subjects, but loathe- doing required school work. When he unbend- and deigns to smile, he has a surprising way with young ladle- on street corners. Page Twenty-three

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SALTER CLARK French Club (2, 3. 4 ; Track (4); Football (2); Junior Prom Committee (3). Saul, although slight of build, is excellent in hockey, football, track, and bowling Ask hint the best method for breaking through the rear of the auditorium. This Junior’s hero is seen at all our school dances, ami it is rumored that he's quite a personality at a stag party. Me is a member of the White chapter of the Hi-Y. JUNE COCKLEY Collectors’ Club (2. 3, 4); Spanish Club (2. 3. 4); Hockey (3. 4); Baseball (2. 3); Typing Club (4); Annual. Those who know June casually think her serious, but actually she’s a happy, ready-to-do girl. In this young lady is a potential Olympic diving champion. tllave her tell you about it sometime!) June's constant blushing annoys her terribly, but it doesn't make her sentimental; m fact, nothing really affects her. EDWARD COLES Archaeological Society (2, 3); Spanish Club (3. 4); Track (2): Band (2. 3. 4). The main purpose in life of this swing-minded blond youth is to have a good tune. Although he can be scri-nus when the occasion arises, it's quite a difficult task. Fond of sailing, he also enjoys ping-| orig, walking, and Hansen. There was quite a mystery this year when his best friend broke Ed's nose. FRANCES DRAKE-—Most Businesslike—BOB COLLINS GEORGE COLLINS Class President (3); Football (2. 3, 4) ; Track 12. 3. 4). Baseball (2); Senior Play (4). George, a football letter man. showed his versatility by being Junior Class president and then appearing as Linda's silent beau in the Senior Play. His participation in practically all s I torts offered, marks him as an all-routld athlete. George, with his marvelous “gift of gab should find his career as a lawyer successful. ROBERT COLLINS Class Treasurer (4): Red Cross Council (2, 3, 4); Academic Committee (3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Baseball (2, 3); Basketball (3, 4); Football (4). One-cent Hob, our handsome treasurer. is what keeps the girls attentive during class meetings. Iris few moments of relaxation from hi studies usually arc sjtvut in the company of Honest Clyde ubsciving the customs uf his little feathered friends rather than those of the fairer sex. RUTH COLMER Choir (3, 4); Hi's Eye (3); Photoplay Club (3, 4). Happy-go-lucky Ruthie is very much interested in sports and is an enthusiastic skater. On almost any brisk winter day you can sve her either at Mmdowaskiii or at Echo Lake. She’s quiet but is full of fun. is always ready for a good time, and is always willing to help people. These traits make her a pleasant | erson to live with. Page Twenty-two

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MARY CROCCO Girls’ Sports (2, 3); Spanish Club (3): Community Fair (3); Academic Committee (4). Just in case you've been under the misapprehension that Mary is shy, her friends can certainly inform you dif-ferently. This half-pint, who makes up for her size by mile-a-minute chatting, delights in skating, swimming, PepsiCola. and. above all, Shell gasoline! Hecnuse she conscientious and good-natured. we know that future success lie-N in ■'tore for her. RUTH DAWSON Mask and Mime (2. 3. 4); French Club (2. 3. 4 ; Creative Writing 14» Hi’s Eye 14); Weather Vane (4). ‘Ibis excellent prompter is often lie-hind the scenes. Journalistically inclined, Scotty acted as assistant editor-iu-chief f the Hi’s Eye this year. With her effervescent personality, Ruth . main worries are making people believe she has red hair and green eyes and keeping her string of beaux untangled. PEG CROSBY French Club (2. 3, 4); Red Cross (2. 3. 4); Mask and Mime (2); Latin Club (2); Academic Committee (3. 4); Junior Prom; Choir (3, 4); Senior Play. A most attractive and capable senior is Peg, who demonstrates great enthusiasm at boys’ varsity games. In handling a large share of the work in connection with various ticket sales and in actively participating in choir and athletics, she has evinced quiet and unassuming leadership. LAURA Dl FRANCESCO Gills' Sports (2, 3); Mask and Mime (2. 3. 4); Make up Committee (2. 3, 4); Gym Program (4). With a smile for everyone — and a pretty one at that— ’’Larry may be ••een each morning driving her new Graham to school. This conscientious blonde senior is contemplating very earnestly being a beautician. To help prepare herself for this work, Larry has been an active member of the make-up department in Mask and Mime. RAY CROW Cheer Squad (2, 3, 4) ; Mask and Mime (2, 3, 4); Senior Play (3. 4); Collectors’ Club (2). One of our famous and most obliging five-year men. Ray is well known as the leader of our excellent cheer squad. Versatility is one of his main traits as he is a good mechanic, actor, and poultryman. Ray will long be remembered for hilariously donning a smock, wig. and paint brush on Senior Day. FRANCES DRAKE French Club (2); Latin Club (3); Catalyst Club (4); Mask and Mime (3, 4); Gym Program (3); Choir (3. 4); Red Cross (3, 4); Senior Play Committee. Although the pillar of the ticket committee and an expert at knitting, needle point, and the latest shades. Gran isn’t so good at parking her green hornet within sight of the school. Normandie Reach and ham on rye are her delight. Gran abhors tardiness. PEG CROSBY—Most Systematic—BOB COLLINS Page Twenty-four