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

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JACK BACON Basketball 12, 3, W4 ; Baseball 2, 3, W4). In basketball he is a super swish-er and makes some of the most unbelievable shots, with one hand or two. In baseball also, Bones is a fireball pitcher and hopes to do some hurling for the local nine, jack is one of the more enthusiastic supporters of the New York American League Baseball Club, commonly known as the Yankees. JANICE BELL French Club 2, 3. 4) ; Writers’ Club 3. Secretary 41 ; Chorus 2. 3, 4); Honor Society (3, 4); Mask and Mime 12. 3) ; Modern Dance (2, 3). Entertaining men of the armed forces at the YMCA is one of Janice’s special interests besides studying music and pre-med courses. Janice is one of the intellectual elite of the National Honor Society. A pretty girl with a pleasing personality, she charms us all. MARY LOU BACON Red Cross (3, 4) ; Mask and Mime (4) ; Spanish Club (3, 41; Badminton (2); C.A.C. (3). Attractive Mary Lou’s wonderful sense of humor makes her an invaluable friend to have. She also has that enviable susceptibility to a smooth coat of tan which she developed last year while she was in Florida. Perhaps you can get her to tell you about Pensacola, which seems to have pleasant connections for all the girls. CENEVIEVE BENDER Service Club (4) ; Spanish Club 14) ; Forum (3, 4) ; Girls' Sports (3, 4) ; Mask and Mime (2). A ready blush and laugh announce Sweet Genevieve.” There’s just no time to be sad when she's around. If you can find her in A107 or 300, she’ll help you with your homework. At Forum she excels in the culinary art, and when report cards come out, she actually goes into ecstasies. HOWARD BATT Class President 13) ; Football (2. 3. 4) ; Track (2, 3. 4) ; Hi-Y (3. 4) ; Chorus (4) ; Literary Club (4). Howie always has a smile on his face or some new scheme in his head. His 35” Ford coupe causes him endless trouble, but in spite of frequent flat tires and an empty gas tank, he surely does get around. This heroic captain of the B squad is famous as a first rate screwball and cut-up. BETTY BERARDINELLI Modern Dancing (3 . Boop needs no introduction; she's always around to add to the conversation. Betty makes it her business to save Errol Flynn pictures and see his latests as they come to the Rialto. Another special hobby of this peppy girl is dancing, and another idol, the Navy. The old saying, a dimple in her chin, the devil within. is no fooling where she’s concerned. 18 •

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ERNEST ABKEN Senior Play Committee 14); Art Club 2) ; Archaeology Club 2. 3). Dutch. blue-eyed, light-com-plexioned. and six feet three, endures life on campus, quietly getting his education. Art has been one of his most important school interests. Nature and the great outdoors are Ernest’s special realms, and as a lumberjack, he would have been perfect. As it is. he spends his spare time hiking in the local woods and fields. MARGARET ALLEN Service Club 13, Vice-President 4); Latin Club Secretary 3, President 4); Writers' Club (2. 3); Girls' Sports 2. 3. 4) ; French Club (2, 3. 4) ; Orchestra (2). Margaret is outstanding in sports such as horseback-riding, tennis, and modern dancing, and is one of our most active club women. She is known as one of W.H.S.'s sweetest girls, besides Don’t believe her when she says. I can't do that'' She always can. ERNEST ACHTERMANN Chorus 14) ; Glee Club 4) ; German Evening 12). Those bright, eager eyes could only mean Count , and he'd probably be plotting something special in the line of practical jokes. He’s another of those abused who developed various hobbies to keep their minds off physics Seriously, he’s really adept in the construction of model airplanes. He left us for the army where we’ll depend on him to Keep 'Em Flying. ROBERT ALBRIGHT Slide Rule Club (2. 3. 4) ; Swimming (2. W3, W4) ; Catalyst (3) ; Honor Society 4) ; Mask and Mime 4). Bob is another of the quiet-till-you - know - them individuals, of whom W H S. seems to be full. However, his good nature and sense of humor make him of a not too plentiful type. A really smart fellow, ace swimmer, and slip stick expert, he likes to tease his brain with figures, both geometrical and arithmetical. CLARKE AMBROSE Nominating Committee 2. 4); Senior Play; Hi-Y (3. 4); Swimming 12, 3. 41; Forum 13. 4); Track (2. 3. 4). Mask and Mime (4) ; French Club 12. Vice-President 3 . This tall, suave person, a Casanova of the senior class, can usually be seen wolfing one of the opposite sex of the junior class. Clarke is a potential swimmer and javelin thrower, well-known about school for his curls, grey Oldsmo-bile, and stage presence. PHILIP ANDERSON H.-Y (3. 4); Band (2. 3. 4); Chorus (2, 3, 4); German Evening 12) ; Glee Club (4). W.H.S. lost one of its finest baritones when Phil left school last January to attend the University of North Carolina. Though this four-year man was rather aloof in school, he was noted for being the life of the party at more informal gatherings. His blue Pontiac was a tremendous asset to numerous senior boys. • 17

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ADELAIDE BERSE Senior Play Cast; Annual; Prom Committee; Cheer Squad (2. 3, 4) ; Red Cross (2. 3. Vice-President 4) ; Catalyst Club (2. 3. 41 ; Jr. Aux (2. 3, 4) ; Sports 2, 3, 4). Lovely hair—cute clothes—infectious giggle—loyalty to her friends —that's Addie! Having participated enthusiastically in many activities in high school, she should be a grand success in college She hopes to enter Michigan and eventually the medical profession. The male patients will certainly have a treat! HELEN BINARIS Weather Vane 14) ; Chorus (3, 4). Tickling the ivories is the favorite pastime of this musical girl, and she has lent her pleasing voice to the chorus for the last two years. Helen can also beat it out on a typewriter, and her amazing 140 words per in shorthand attest her secretarial superiority. Her friends will tell you Helen's just the girl for something you want done quickly and well. BETTY BRICHT Service Club (31; Mask and Mime Club 3. 4) ; Chorus (3. 4) ; Jr. Aux. (4) ; French Club (3); Hockey (4). Cheery, sunny Betty has won the heart of everyone during the two years she’s been in Westfield. She's a willing helper surely you’ve heard of Betty Bright and her clean-up committee—and a good student Bottsby is especially characterized by her radiant red hair, and often blushes obligingly to match it. JUSTINE BRICHT Mask and Mime Club (2. Treasurer 3. Vice-President 4) ; Cheer Squad (2. 3. 4) ; Jr. Aux. (2. 3. 4) ; Red Cross 2. 3, Secretary 4) ; Honor Society (3. 4) ; Sports. Does anyone want a ride? Justine calls out whenever she's driving her smooth Buick convertible, which is rarely found empty. Besides being the very competent president of Ctrl Reserves. Justine finds plenty of time for sports. What’s this we hear about Amherst. Justine? LYLE BRINKMAN Slide Rule Club (4) ; H,-Y Club 14) ; Weather Vane (4) ; Football (2). A member of the slip stick club, this pleasant chap shows his mental efficiency by keeping quiet His friends tell us he is always ready to advise or to accept advice. Lyle supports the government by buying defense stamps in 101 and models sweaters for Bundles for Britain. We’d like to know more about those summers on Three Mile Island. New Hampshire. THOMAS BROTHERTON Basketball 2. W3. W4 ; Track (2) ; Baseball (3. 4) ; H.-Y Club 3. 4) ; Class Committees (2. 3. 4) ; Defense Council (4). Alias Woodley, Bauldy and Timothy Woodley. Despite these nicknames. Tom is a good-looking and intelligent fellow. This happy-go-lucky lad's versatility is shown by his speed and accuracy on the basketball court and his interest in school activities. That Brotherton Fan Club will gladly tell you of their star’s popularity. • 19