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

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VIRGINIA HARRISON—Most Sincere—GEORGE TIFFT EDWARD GLENN Track (3, 4J; Slide Rule Club (4 ; Art Club (3. 4). Everybody know Ed—or should. He i'- that boy with the black curly hair and the southern drawl, who is continually talking about the Russian sickle and mallet. When Kd came to town last year. Westfield gained an author of humorous essays and a lad of undying energy and cheerfulness, who keeps the spirits of his many friends perpetually high. ARTHUR GOODALL French Club (2). Bamcgat, whose main interest is to graduate with as little studying as possible. spends most of his leisure time at the V. M. C. A. lie is known there .is a good ping| »ng player, a shark at pool and billiards, and the fastest pin boy not employed at the Recreation Alleys. Art, who loves hunting and outdoor life, spent last summer working on a fishing boat at Hat negat. MERTON GLOVER Hand (2, 3, 4); Senior Play Committee (4). “Myrt” will be remembered by all for his long white nightshirt and red nightcap of Senior Day. He is also known as that trumpet tooting maniac of the One O'Clockers who is seen every eighth period headed for the band room with plaid shirt flapping. Aside from his musical interests, he is one f those hard-working, clever stage hands. MARY JANE GOODMAN Ring Committee (2, 3, 4); French Club (2. 3, 4); Latin Club (2, 3. 4); Mask and Mime Club (2, 3. 4); Girls' Gym Program (2, 3, 4); Senior Play; Annual. Ten to one Mary Jane made that good-looking skirt she has on. Though she also spends time knitting intricate plaid socks, she's always with the crowd when there is anything interesting to do. Mary Jane is the songbird” of '4ii, hut thinks she'll teach Latin. She's llartridge's loss hut Westfield's gain. PHYLLIS GODING Art Club (2, 3) ; French Club (2, 3); Mask and Mime Club (2, 3); Gym Program (2, 3. 4); Junior Prom Committee; Literary Club (4); Forum (4); Senior Play. Maine claims a lot of Phyllis’ attention. though she has many friends here in Westfield. Fond of sports, she participates in hockey and basketball and rides horseback well. Nevertheless, she manages to keep her marks above average. Phil is a genuine friend and pleasant acquaintance. LOUISE GORDON French Club (2, 3); Latin Club (2. 3. 4); Mask and Mime Club (2. 3. 4); Girls' Gym Program (2, 3, 4); Christmas Program (3, 4); Senior Play Committee (4). Our lovely Madonna of the Christmas pageant will probably make Westfield proud of her when she starts her designing career. Louise kept up the family tradition in high school by being one of our most popular seniors. Louise's dates are reserved for several gallant youths. Page Twenty-eight

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WILLIAM GAVIN Hi's Eye (3. 4). Although Hill i- unusually quiet, hi extensive experience as a fisherman has given him a repertory of stories about the fish that got away. The twinkle in the eye of this blushing boy suggests that he has a good sense of humor, Gerieially reliable. Bill has a reputation foi accuracy at figures. 'Photography is a hobby, at any rate an interest, for it is the subject of bis senior i-ssav. EDITH GEBLER Dark-haired Edith, with envied blue rves. i well liked by both sexes. It i necessary to keep an officer stationed near to manage the heavy traffic in front of her door. Edith is always lull of | cp. She i' often found pushing Shirley's Studebakei when the gas tank has been drained. Her motto is, however. Hoii't do toda what you can do toiuoi row, for tomorrow i-hound to come someday. ROBERT GEIST French Club (2); Latin Club (3, 4); Mask and Mime 2. 3, 4); Literary Club (4); Annual; Academic Committee (4). President of the Mask and Mime and Latin Clubs, Bob i also an excellent student and intends to enter Dan-mouth, lie will make a good lawyer because he loves to argue, and bis humor will bnghien every court room lie enters. Ilol s main trouble i that he looks like Sleepy Hollow. FELECIE GEORGATOS French Club (2. 3. 4); Latin Club (2, 3); Forum (3, 4); Girls' Sjx rts 2, 3. 4): Gym Program (2. 3, 4). A good sport. Phil adds life t any party. This merry little lady is one of Mr. Gesner’s main assistants in the French Club because of her willingness to work and her fine French diction. Sincere and possessed of a delightful personality, she i a good companion at all times. SAMUEL GETTLE Hi's Eye (3, 4). This tall, blond, slow-speaking boy from the South i full of southern laziness and subtle humor, lie came to Westfield last year full of things lie had done in Washington and ambitions about his activities here. He has increased his interest hi baseball and boxing by watching. He works as a mechanic several days a week and shows a great interest in lAtesel engines. CAROLYN GILL Latin Club (2. 3, Corrcs. Sec. 4); French Club (2, 3); Annual (4); Civic Committee t4). An accomplished pianist and ardent musical devotee, Connie also has quite a flare for Virgil. Mr. Rogers can rest assured that whatever science she forgets, she'll always remember the effect of inhaling fresh chlorine. Her fme marks prove, however, that this isn't the only thing she knows about chemistry, for Connie is a fme student. ELEANOR JUDSON—Happiest IRVING LIFSHUTZ Page Twenty-seven

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BARBARA PILLING—Romeo and Juliet—GEORGE TIFFT CAROLYN GRADY Girls' Sports (2, 3, 4). Latin Club (2); Spanish Club (4). Gym Program (2. 3. 4). Perseverance and energy are two of Carol's strong qualities in athletics. Her high ranking in all snorts i' equalled only by her even disposition and cheerfulness. She is always neat and ready to help when someone has been hurt. You may recognize her by her droll tales— but what makes her ask so many questions? WILLIAM GUTKNECHT Baseball (2); Latin Club (2. 3) . Track (3). Mask and Mime Club (2. 3. 4). Slide Rule Club (4); Wrestling Club (4). Commonly referred to by his legion of friends as Little limbic. diminutive Willie Gutknccht always has .« smile for everyone. Although this mighty atom enjoys all manly sports, he is also very active as a deliverer of plants. Bill's great ambition is to enter West Point. DOROTHY GRANNELLS HARRY GRAVES Finance Committee (2); French Club (2. 3. 4); Gym Progiam 31. Collectors Club (3); Girl Sports (3. 4). Cnrresqmndonce Committee (4). •Dot in .hi appropiiatc name for thi' tiny senior, but being 'mall docsn i keep her from participating in both sports and club'. However, 'he welcomes information on growing tall. When not excelling in academic work. Dot browses among her stamps or travels to Elizabeth. MARY JO HALL Latin Club (2); French Club (2); F »rum Club (3. 4); Mask and Mime (2. 4); German Evening tJ. 4 . Gym Program (2. 3. 4). Girls’ S|M»rt (2. 3. 4); Senior Play. ••Jo , a slim brunette who is active in senior class affairs, will always be remembered for her love scene in a certain play. This lover of good clothes wears them. She i' an excellent dancer ami an ardent follower of sports in which she excels. Baseball (3, 4). Football (4). Harry Graves, who likes praise, t- a quiet, shy fellow However, he makes up for this hi spoils. On the gridiron he is a keg of dynamite with his hard blocking and savage tackling. He also plays baseball mi our high school nine. Harry comes from a large family. His best pal is bis sister, with whom be is frequcntl ceu. Harry enjoys an exciting movie. BETTY HALSTED G. A. C. (2); Art Club (2. 3. 4). Mixed Chorus (4). An expert diver and swimmer until back injuries slopped her. Betty, the one who willingly lets anyone rule with her in her big, gray Buick, i' known for her excellent art work, especially some of those beautiful posters. Tins dark-haired girl seems to get a special kick out of riding around in a convertible with a certain someone. Pane Twenty-nine