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

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BARBARA BROWN Red Cross 2. 3. 4) ; Band (2, 3. 4) ; Orchestra (2, 3. 4) ; Spanish Club (4) ; French Club (3. 4) ; Honor Society (3. 4) ; Girls’ Sports 12. 3, 4) ; C.A.C. (3. 4). ‘’Bobbie.'' diminutive in size, but amazingly capable, numbers band and all-state orchestra among her musical activities. When it comes to athletics, she is just as enthusiastic—any morning at 7:45. Bobbie can be found invading the gloom of dawn to start fencing practice My, what pep! DOROTHY BROWN Mask and Mime (4); Chorus '2, 3. 4) ; Band 2, 3) ; Spanish Club 3, 4); Writers’ Club 141 ; Girls' Sports 12, 3, 4i Dottie is a talented musician, rising actress, and capable student. Although singing is at the top of her list of talents, she enjoys playing the guitar, banjo, bassoon, accordion. and piano. Dottie’s first choice is Iowa and Drake College, where she’s sure to mix a lot of fun with her work. RICHARD BUMSTEAD Weather Vane (2. 3. Business Manager 4 ; Slide Rule Club (3. Vice-President 4) Track 12. 3. 4) ; H.-Y (4) ; French Club (2, Treasurer 3. 4). Dagwood . a trackman like his counterpart in the comic strip, is well known around W.H.S. for his sparkling wit and cheerful manner. Although a Weather Vane finance expert. Dick is fond of building model planes and ships and spends much of his time trying to operate them. JOAN BURCHER Weather Vane 12, 3, 4) ; Cheer Squad (2) ; Annual; Writers’ Club 12. 3. 4) ; Art Club (2. Vice - President 3, President 4 ; French Club 12. 3, Vice-President 4). A very sweet and friendly person to have around is the premiere Vice-Presidente of the French Club Her artistic hand is welcomed by the Weather Vane editors and Miss Howard Biology is her favorite subject, or is it the teacher? Who can tell? ROBERT BURSLEM Football IW4 ; Basketball (W4) ; Hi-Y (4). '‘Sunshine.’’ a newcomer to our school, is a welcome addition and one of our famous gridiron stars We feel that one year is not enough to have our tall blond Casanova around. His ability to complete passes on and off the football field has gained Bob a tremendous following. We don’t wonder that the girls and Miss Hammell pursue him. jANET BURTIS Mask and Mime Club 3. 4i ; Senior Play Cast; Writers’ Club (3 ; Literary Club (3 ; Photoplay Club (Secretary 4); Chorus 3. 41; Spring Sports (3) ; Annual. Here is a girl who has a very definite idea of what she wants to do m the future. Most of her interests center around her ambition to become an actress, and we all hope that we can say. We knew her when.” 20 •

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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

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BARBARA BUTCHER Senior Play Cast; Cheer Squad 2. 3, Co-Captain 4) ; Annual; Weather Vane 2. 3) ; Honor Society 13. 4); Jr. Aux 13. 4) ; Red Cross 2. 3, 4) ; G.A.C. 14) ; Sports. The outstanding sports star5 The cheer captain? The actress? School physicist? Authoress? Belle of the ball? Yes, Babs is all these things and more She. contrary to all rules, excels in everything she does, and is also one of the school's popular glamour-pusses |EAN BUTZ French Club (2, 3, 4 ; Spanish Club (3, 4) ; Mask and Mime Club (2. 3, 4) ; Service Club (41; Photoplay Club •President 3 ; Band (4) ; Girls' Sports 12. 3, 4). Her gay vivacity, her pep. the sparkle in her bonnie brown eyes make Jean a dazzling oasis in a desert of gloom to her numerous friends We admire the zest with which she toots her clarinet in the band and her brother's sax at home). CONCETTA CACCHIONE Spanish Club (2); Modern Dance (2, 3). Connie is probably the most experienced secretary in the class. Almost every afternoon she can be found working hard for either Boss Tolliver or for the Weather Vane staff. She also has a bent toward sewing and might even make that her vocation. It is always a pleasure to work with a person who is at the same time so dependable and so much fun. AUSTIN CALLAWAY H.-Y (3. 4) ; Football 2. 3. W4) ; Basketball (2. 3. 4) ; Baseball 13). Carmen,” or Gruesome.'' as he is known to his fans, is the famous blue-eyed center who really came through in a big way this year with our eleven old men . This tall, easy - going likeable guy brightens up that corner of 101 which is reserved for men only. What makes him so exclusive5 JULIE CALVERT French Club (2. 3) ; Latm Club (4) ; Library Council (2) ; Mask and Mime 12. 3, 4) ; Chorus 3, 4) ; Honor Society 13, 4) ; Girls' Sports (2. 3). Sweet, piquant, graceful Julie, that whirling dervish of the ballroom, is a whiz m all her subjects. Although petite, she vigorously defends the glory of Penn State. Backstage she is handy with pins and encouragement. Yes, Julie is a priceless friend and a valued acquaintance. FRASER CAMERON Finance Committee (2) ; Service Club 3. 4) ; Chess Club '2. 3, 4) ; Forum (3, 4) ; Photoplay 12) ; Track (2). Fuzzy”, as he is called for obvious reasons, is well known in this small spot of learning. He's the backbone of the chess team, a staunch supporter of the Forum and an aspiring member of the track team. His noble ways, his winning smile, and his picturesque phrases are delightful • 21